Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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# 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 199230 June 1972MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORDSUBJECT: IUSTEER-1 - Anthony Abraham Chevrolet, MiamiAt a meeting on 20 June 1972 IUSTEER-1 made the observation that the offices of Anthony Abraham Chevrolet in Miami was a "a nest" of Cuban rumors and gossip. He usually tries to avoid the area around this business to preclude encountering the Cuban exiles working there. IUSTEER-1 noted that the Chief of Latin American Sales (?) of this firm, Manuel Villamanan, is very much up-to-date on Cuban exile matters. OUSTEER-1 commented that he ran into Villamanan recently and they engaged in a conversation about the Washington Break-In Scandal. JUSTEER-1 found Villamanan very sympathetic to Barker (one of the individuals involved) and IUSTEER-1 felt he hurt Villamanan's feelings when he (IUSTEER-1) was critical of the affair.) Also employed as a salesman at this fira is Alberto Bequiristain (AMANCHOR-1) who was at one time associated with Eugenio Martinez (of the Washington Break-In affair) in the capacity of a frogman for the Agency under the cover firm Consolidated Engineering. Chief of Security for Anthony Abraham Chevrolet is Tony Iglesias, identified by IUSTEER-1 as the military chief for the Torriente Group.Amchain s's bist Brand.Peter S. JASUTIS
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14-00000104-10221-100222025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992SECRETF12.79.00Chief, Percomol Security Division, 0816 March 197Director, Domestic Contact Bervice(Chief, Gervices Division)HEREEIL, Mitchell Livingston, III -- Revocation of DOD Security#27636 Clearance/Recont ContactMD1-056-711.  The infomation reported in the enclosed self-explanatory    κομοτandımı, regarding Subject's self-initiated contact with our    Hlal Field Offion, may be of interest.2.  The Office of the General Counsel and I Division have    been apprised of Subject's recent activities.3.  Any questiona portaining to this sesoramina should be    directed to Hrs. Virginia Thorne, Ext. 2733.![SECURITY]HILLIAM J. VAURORADEclosure: As stated aboveVihornetgry4.78
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# SECRETATTHDirector, Dorcutic Contact ServiceJohn McConnellJohn Creany (OCC)Chief, Miami Field OfficeV. ThoneNIN-056-7110 March 1971Mitchell Livingston Kerbell, III1. On 9 Mar 71 we received a long distance call, presumably from Powder Springs, Georgia, from subject, who is an old and unsavory contact of this office dating from 1959. Werbell has been involved in a variety of scrapes, the latest of which concerned an abortive invasion of Haiti which John Creany was very much concerned about a year or so ago.2. Werbell stated that the Department of Defense had just revoked his security clearance on grounds of Werbell's "frivolous behavior" in the Haitian caper. Werbell stated that he intended to "fight it to the Supreme Court", as he had always kept us and other clements of the US Government informed concerning developments in the Haitian matter.3. Werbell asked if there was anything that we could do for him in the way of interceding for his with the DOD, and we informed him bluntly and in no uncertain terms that he was strictly on his own, and we could do nothing for him. He then asked if it would be worthwhile to subpoena Cart Gonzales. We informed him that it was up to his attorney to take such recommendations.4. Werbell seemed to get the message, and then offered to keep us advised regarding an alleged forthcoming attempt on Haiti which is being sponsored by Rolando Fasferrer, even though Fasferrer is currently incarcerated in a federal prison. He told Werbell that if he wished to pass any information along we would accept it but under no circumstances should he attempt to elicit any information on our behalf. He agreed that he would operate on this basis and said he might be in touch with us again.5. In view of Werbell's record we felt that this latest contact should be a matter of record and that CGC should be informed of developments.JUSTIN F. GLEICHAUFJFC/csa
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SECRET# Chief, Personnel Security Division, OSF-12-77-0022 May 1969Director, Domestic Contact Service(Chief, Services Division)MERRELL, Mitchell L. - Local OHI Inquiry to DCB Miami Office for#27686 Information Concerningmim-084-691.  The enclosed copy of memorandum from our Miami Office, regarding the OSI representative's inquiry for information concerning Subject, is forwarded for your records and possible future reference.2. Any questions pertaining to this memorandum should be directed to Mrs. Virginia Thorne, Ext. 2733.SECURITYB. FRANK YATESEnclosure: As stated aboveVihorne:grw4.47SECRET![Label 1, Letterhead NSA emblem identifying NSA originating office]
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# MemorandumTO: Director, Domestic Contact ServiceFROM: Chief, Niami Field OfficeDATE: 15 May 1969MIM-084-69SUBJECT: Local OSI Inquiry Regarding Information on Mitchell L. Werbell1.  On 15 May 1969, Special Agent Dave Ploumen, local OSI representative, USAF, visited the Miami Field Office to solicit any information we might have regarding Mitchell L. Werbell who apparently is undergoing a security clearance check as the result of presently being employed by a company with a government contract.2.  Werbell was an unsolicited contact of this office beginning in 1959 and he reached peck notoriety In November 1967 as a result of his Involvement in the Rolando Masferrer trial in connection with the abortive Haitian Invasion. John Greaney, OSG was in iht the time to oversee Agency interests.3.  Ploumen in contacting other. US Goverment nncies locally including the U Attorney's Office somehow received an indication that CIA hal information on Werbell; thus Floumen's vist to the plant Field Office.4.  It was indicated to Ploumen, who is knowa personally by several members of this staff, that we knew of Werbell and that on occasion he had reported unsolicited information. It was suggested, however, that Ploumen direct his request officially through channels in OSI'sengehey liaison officer in Washington.5.  This is for background and is being forwarded at the cuggestio of local CIA Security.
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SECRETChief, Miami Field OfficeATT: Mr. E. HoznaDirector, Domestic Contact Service (Services Division)REF: MANN, Mitchell L.MD1-084-6922 May 1969Thank you for the information reported in the referent. The suggestion made by your office that OCI direct its request through official security channels is entirely correct. In the future, however, it will be helpful and appreciated if you will forward correspondence pertaining to security matters directly to the Security Liaison Officer, rather than to Support Staff. This saves time in getting the information to the appropriate channel for any action that may be indicated.![SECURITY]JAMES R. MURPHYVThornsigr4.46SECRET
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CONFIDENTIAL(When Filled In)INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUMDATE: 5 July 1967TO: Director, Domestic Contact ServiceSUBJECT: WERBELL, Mitchell Livingston IIIFILE NO: #276861.  Reference is made to your request for security checks on the subject person as a source of intelligence information.2.  This is to inform you that the necessary checks have been completed with the following results:a.  ☐ No additional information has been obtained, except for such biographic information as indicated below or in the attachment.b.  ☐ Information has been received that Subject was investigated with favorable results in.c.  ☑ Certain information has been received and appears in the attachment which your Division will wish to consider in determining the extent and level of your use of Subject.3.  It is to be noted that our checks were made on the basis of the identifying information you furnished or in an attachment to this memorandum. Should it be disclosed that this information is erroneous or that Subject is known by a different name, this Division should be notified immediately.Attachment:State Passport ReportSummaryRESTRICTEDEYES ONLY+4237WILLIAM R. KOTTMISHChief, Personnel Security Division
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CONFIDENTIALWERBELL, Mitchell L.027 086 26 April 1967On 19 April 1967, the current passport file of Mitchell I. WERBELL was reviewed at the Passport Office, Departmentof State. The following is a summary of the information contained therein:Birth: 8 March 1918 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania(Verified by birth certificate)PASSPORT ISSUED: At Miami, Florida, on 29 May 1962, Passport Number C-301433, for a two week trip to England and Germany for the purpose of business.Residence: RD #1, Powder Springs, GeorgiaOccupation: Public Relations and Advertising Executive.SUBJECT's file also reveals that the Federal Bureau of Investiga- tion has information pertaining to SUBJECT concerning his involvement in Haitian Revolutionary activities.FLR/meCONFIDENTIAL4.45
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DATE 31 July 1957MEMORANDUM TO: Chief, MIAMI FIELD OFFICEFROM: Director, Domestic Contact Service(Services Division)SUBJECT: Security Check Completion -- US CitizenREFERENCE:(a) DCS R 10-30, dated 1 July 1965(b) Operations Nemo 80-641. Attached is a notice of security check completion on the individual   listed below. The CS approved Subject's exploitation as a source of intell-   patisinformation, but the level of classified information which may be di-   realed is left to your discretion.2. As indicated in the attachment, the CS provided a Summary of derogatory   information for you to coustier in determining the level of classified discloure.   It will be forwarded by Services Division by an "Eyes Only" memorandum which will   vera a number identical to the one marked on the lower left corner of the   completion. Please use this number to identify a Summary with an individual.3. The CS directs that the field chief, after reading the information,   will use it to establish the level of classified disclosure, if any, and to   provide guidance to the Contact Specialist in his relations with the source.   He may, at his discretion disclose the mature of the derogatory information   to Contact Specialist. The field chief, after making an appropriate   determination in the open files of the office with respect to the security status   of the individual, will then either destroy the information or place in a   sealed envelope which will carry the caveat: "To be opened by the Chief or   Acting Chief of Field Office."JAMES R. HENRYAttachment:WERBELL, MITCHELL Livingston, IIICLASSIFICATION: "Restricted" -No Classified Infoto be revealed. Check with Mr. Gleichauf beforecontacting.![signature of Justin F. Gleichauf]Justin F. GleichaufS: 4 July 1927VierasipatGROUP IExcluded from automaticdowngrading anddeclassification4.45
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SECRETF12.79-00Chief, Personnel Security Division, 0821 February 1967ATP : Mr. Leland BunnDirector, Domestic Contact Service(Chief, Services Division)VERDELL, Mitchell L. -- Recent Telephone Call from Chet GRAYof Los Angeles re Possible Assassinationin US of Close Relative of Middle EastRulerA.1279001.  The enclosed copy of telstype from cur Miami Field Office    is forwarded for your information and immediate transmittal to the    FBI.2. Mr. John McConnell, of this Office, has discussed this   matter with Mr. Cara Papich, FBI, who said the FBI will contact Sub-   ject and GRAY, and will subsequently advise us of any action they   might want us to take.3. Any questions pertaining to this memorandum should be   directed to Mrs. Virginia Thorne, Ext. 2730.B. FRANK YOUNGEnclosure: Telotype Contacts/Miami-1710dated 20 February 1967VThorne:pat4.44
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6857CC-FBI Via OSSECRETSECRET 201530Z CITE CONTACTS/MIAMI 1710CONTACTS/WASHINGTONfileATTN: MCCONNELLFROM: GLEICHAUF1. WE HAVE RECEIVED A MOST UNUSUAL PHONE CALL FROM MITCHELL   WERBELL, POWDER SPRINGS, GEORGIA, DETAILS OF WHICH FOLLOW,2. WERBELL IS A SOLDIER OF FORTUNE TYPE WHO HAS BEEN IN   OCCASIONAL CONTACT WITH THIS OFFICE, OF HIS OWN VOLITION, SINCE 1959.   WHILE AN UNSAVORY CHARACTER, MUCH OF THE INFORMATION HE HAS   FURNISHED HAS PROVED TRUE. HE FURNISHED COMPLETE DETAILS ON THE   RECENT HAITIAN INVASION PLAN. THE PHONE CALL WAS RECEIVED BY BART   GONZALES FRON HIM AT 1103 HOURS ON 18 FEBRUARY. HE STATED THAT HE HAD   JUST HAD A TELEPHONE CALL FROM CHET GRAY OF LOS ANGELES, NO ADDRESS   (PHONE 274-4922).3. GRAY STATED THAT HE HAD BEEN APPROACHED REGARDING THE   POSSIBLE ASSASSINATION IN THE U.S. OF A CLOSE RELATIVE, POSSIBLY   A BROTHER OR SON, OF A MIDDLE-EAST RULER, WITHIN THE NEXT 10 DAYS.   HE DID NOT FURNISH THE NAME OF THE ALLEGED VICTIM, NOR BY WHOM   HE WAS APPROACHED. GRAY TOLD WERBELL THAT HE DID NOT WANT   TO GET INVOLVED IN AN INCIDENT THAT MIGHT CAUSE INTERNATIONAL4.44
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# SECURITYPAGE 2 CONTACTS/MIAMI 1710 SECRETREPERCUSSIONS AND ASKED WERBELL FOR ADVICE. VER BELL ADVISED GRAYTO INFORM THE FBI IN LOS ANGELES, BUT GRAY WAS RELUCTANT TO DO SO. WERBELL THEN ASKED GRAY IF HE WOULD BE WILLING TO TALK WITH A MEMBER OF CIA AND GRAY AGREED. WERBELL TOLD GRAY THAT IF A REPRESENTATIVE OF CIA CONTACTED HIM, WERBELL'S NAME WOULD BE USED AS ENTREE.4. THE ABOVE SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING OUT OF THE "ARABIAN NIGHTS," BUT I DID MEET A CHET GRAY FROM LOS ANGELES AT A LOCAL CONTACT'S HOUSE IN 1962, SOME DETAILS OF WHICH ARE CONTAINED IN OOA(S)5621 AND OOA(S) 5598 DATED 18 DEC 62. GRAY IS A NOTORIOUS HOODLUM AND MIGHT EASILY HAVE BEEN APPROACHED FOR SUCH PURPOSE.54. PLEASE HANDLE THE ABOVE AS YOU SEE FIT.SECRETSum Papich saysFBI will To Werband. Gray - Will advise of any action. They want us To Tolke
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12-77-00Chief, Personnel Security Division, OS 24 February 1967ATT: Mr. Leland DunnDirector, Domestic Contact Service(Chief, Services Division)VERBELL, Mitchell L. Communication from Chet GRAYre Alleged Assassination Attempt -- FBIA127700 Against Foreign Diplomat -- FBIInterestREF: DCS memorandum dated 21 February 1967, same subject1. Please forward a copy of the enclosed self-explanatory   Diary Item to Mr. Sam Papich. Mr. Papich was informed of this   matter by phone on 23 February 1967.2. Any questions pertaining to this memorandum should be   directed to Mrs. Virginia Thorne, Ext. 2733.D. FRANK YOUNGEnclosure: As stated aboveCC: Mr. Sam PapichVThorne: pat 4.43
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DEY, 23 February 1967SUBJECT: Mitchell Worbell/Cat CrayGleichauf called to say that Vorbeil had heard from Cray both yesterday and the day before expressing concern over the fact that no one had contacted him concerning the alleged assassination attempt against a foreign diplomat. Cray stated that unless he heard from someone immediately he would go to the Governor of California, 23 February. This information was passed to Sam Papich by phone.cc: Chief, Miami OfficeJMcConnolling![security]
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCYBIOGRAPHIC DATA1. SUBJECT'S LAST NAME - FIRST NAME - MIDDLE NAME   WERBELL, Mitchell L.2. ALIASES   A-1279003. DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH   8 March 1918-Philadelphia, Pa.4. SEX 5. CITIZENSHIP   Male US6. FULL NAME OF SPOUSE, DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH, CITIZENSHIP7. RESIDENCES (Including No. and Street, Zone, R.F.D., etc.)| FROM | TO      | COMPLETE ADDRESS        || ---- | ------- | ----------------------- ||      | Present | Powder Springs, Georgia ||      |         |                         |8. EMPLOYMENT| FROM | TO      | NAME OF EMPLOYER                           | COMPLETE ADDRESS        || ---- | ------- | ------------------------------------------ | ----------------------- ||      | Present | Lender of Organization to Combat Communism | Powder Springs, Georgia || ?    | ?       | Alexis, Inc.                               | Atlanta, Georgia        || ?    | ?       | Cool Roof of Georgia, Inc.                 | Atlanta, Georgia        || ?    | ?       | Werbell-South, Inc.                        | Atlanta, Georgia        ||      |         |                                            |                         |9. EDUCATION (High school, college, graduate work, etc.)| FROM | TO  | NAME OF SCHOOL | DEGREE OR MAJOR || ---- | --- | -------------- | --------------- ||      |     |                |                 ||      |     |                |                 |10. ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION, INCLUDING FULL NAME, CITIZENSHIP DATA OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN.
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SECRETA-12-79-00MITCHELL L. MERRELLPowder Springs, GeorgiaBUSINESS41
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# 14-00000CIRS-0422/79MEMORANDUM FOR:Maurice A. BernChief, PPL GroupATTENTION:Lee E. CarleFROM:George L. MarlingChief, Operations GroupSUBJECT:Request for records Search --Robert John Morgan, et al. (U)REFERENCE:OGC 79-02608 dated 20 September 19791. An intensive search of the files and Indices of the Directorate of Operations has revealed no information concerning Robert John MORGAN, Colin Duncan LEIBOLT Hubert Stewart COTTON, John Sylvester CARPENTER, Wayne Ernest DANIEL, or Guy Perilton CARE. (U)2. However, this search has revealed the following information concerning Wiley Gilmore SIMS (AKA: William Gilmore SIMMS) and Mitchell Livingston WERBELL III (AKA: Mitch THREE). (U)A. William Gilmore SIMMS1) In December 1965 SIMMS contacted the United States Embassy in Port of Spain, Trinidad, and talked to a representative of this Directorate. He requested assistance in retrieving an airplane impounded by authorities in Venezuela which they suspected was used in smuggling operations. SIMS also stated that he had been in Guatemala looking for air freight business. The files of this Directorate contain no indication that any action was taken regarding this matter. (U)2) SIMMS was never employed by this Directorate nor has this Directorate ever had any operational interest in him. (U)B. Mitchell Livingston WERBELL III1) WERBELL has never been employed by this Agency nor does this Agency have any operational interest in him. WERBELL was a commissioned officer with the OSS during World War II and served in the China-Burma-India
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theater. In August of 1959, this Agency considered using WERBELL as a source of information on revolutionary activities in the Caribbean area, particularly Cuba, but terminated its consideration of his possible use in October 1959 when it was determined that his information was of little value and it was suspected that he would use the proposed connection with this Agency to promote his personal interests.(S)2) In 1973 WERBELL was under investigation by the United States Treasury Department Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and by the United States Customs Service for activities relating to possible mercenary activities on Abaco Island in the Bahamas. In this connection, WERBELL contacted three retired CIA employees during 1974 in an attempt to involve them in a scheme concerning the activites of an organization called the Friends of Abaco (FOA) which advocated the secession of the island from the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. All three individuals reported their contact with WERBELL and sought quidance from this Agency. In May and June of 1974 they were advised to break all ties with WERBELL. On 27 June 1974 the Federal Bureau of Investigation was formally apprised of WERBELL's overtures to the three retired CIA employees. (S)3. It has been determined that Mitchell Livingston WERBELL III is the subject of PA request number P76-0028. There is no indication that Mitchell Livingston WERBELL III has ever been the subject of an FOIA request of that the remaining individuals listed in reference have ever been the subject of an FOIA or PA request.(U)George L. MarlingGeorge L. MarlingOG/EIR:Ditess/CCcreaner/ran:6347 (14Nov70)BASED ON: 201-259910FILE IN: 201-259910 Mitchell Livingston WERBELL IIIDistribution:Orig - Addressee w/ref.1 - OG/EIR w/ref.1 - OG/EIR Chrono
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OGC 79-0860120 September 1979MEMORANDUM FOR: Associate Deputy Director for AdministrationAttn: Chief, Security Analysis Group, OSAssociate Deputy Director for Science &TechnologyAssociate Deputy Director for OperationsAttn: ISA/DIP/IP/FISThru: C/Reference Branch/ISS/IPGFROM: John K. GreaneyGeneral CounselSUBJECT: Request for Records Search --Robert John Morgan, et al.1. The Department of Justice is currently engaged   in an investigation with state and federal law enforcement   agencies concerning importation and distribution of marijuana and cocaine. Attached is a copy of the Department's   letter to requesting verification by CIA of any employment   or other involvement with certain of the subjects of this   investigation.2. In order to respond to the Department's request,   it would be appreciated if your offices could determine   if there are any records on the subjects listed in the   attached letter from the Justice Department.![signature of John K. Greaney]John K. GreaneyAttachment
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEWASHINGTON, D.C. 20530Organized Crime Strike ForceRichard B. Russell Federal Bldg.Post Office Box 543Atlanta, Georgia 30303September 17, 1979Mr. John K. GreaneyAssociate General CounselCentral Intelligence AgencyWashington, D.C. 20505Dear Mr. Greaney:It was a pleasure to meet with you and Clyde Carter last Monday.As I explained to you at that time, we are engaged in an investigation with state and federal law enforcement agencies concerning importation and distribution of marijuana and cocaine. During the course of this investigation, allegations (unfounded, I am sure) have been made that certain of the subjects of this investigation are employees of the Central Intelligence Agency.I believe it is necessary to resolve as much in advance of an indictment any problems which may arise should any of the subjects of the investigation be involved with the Central Intelligence Agency.The following individuals are among the subjects of this investigation:Robert John Horgan - DOB: 3/6/36John Duncan Leilott - DOB: 7/25/24Robert Stewart Cotton - DOB: 11/19/23John Sylvester Carpenter - DOB: 1/27/35Wiley Gilmore Sims - DOB: 11/5/18Mitchell Livingston Wartell - DOB: 3/8/18Wayne Ernest Daniel - DOB: 2/13/40Guy Perilton Owen - DOB: 11/1/45
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Mr. Greancy -2- September 17, 1979Please advise as soon as possible if indictment or continued investigation of these individuals will create problems for the Central Intelligence Agency.Sincerely,William L. McCulleySpecial AttorneyU. S. Dept. of Justicecc: Robert L. KeucheDeputy Asst. Attorney GeneralCriminal DivisionGerard T. McGuireDeputy ChiefOrganized Crime & Racketeering SectionCriminal Division
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*CONFIDENTIAL*FBI reports extracted from Werbell file (DCD) :1.  FBI report dated 6 August 1974 from Washington, FBI file    (CI-3) 62-108665, SUBJECT: MITCHELL LIVINGSTON WERBELL, III.    INTERNAL SECRUITY - ABACO, NEUTRALITY MATTERS - ABACO.2.  FBI report dated 22 July 1974 from Atlanta, Georgia, no    Bureau file, Subject: MITCHELL LIVINGSTON WERBELL, III.*CONFIDENTIAL*
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DCD-11-2/7831 January 1978MEMORANDUM FOR: D20/ISS/IP/EISFROM : Ruth ElliffDCD/FIO/PAOSUBJECT : House Select Committee on Assassinations:(IISCA) Request (OLC 77-5685/4)REFERENCE : Your Memorandum, Same Subject, 28 December 19771. In response to referenced request, I am forwarding   the following material from DCD files:a. Dan Carswell -- one memorandum which mayrelate to the individual you requested.b. Louis Posada -- negative.c. Cesario Diosada -- copies of all material inDCD files.d. Mitchell Livingston Werbell, III -- fileA-12-79-00, containing all DCD material.This file is on loan and should be returnedto DCD as soon as possible. PLEASE HAND CARRY.e. David Atlee Phillips -- negative.f. Lucien Conein -- one document. (This documentwas also furnished in response to Conein'srequest (P 77-0805) under the Privacy Act.)g. William Stuckey -- negative.h. Ed Butler -- copies of all material in DCDfiles.E2 IMPDET CL BY 386990