Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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# NOTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL ACTION1. NAME (LAST-FIRST-MIDDLE NAME, INITIAL(S), AND SURNAME)Mr. Earl J. WilliamsonThis is to notify you of the following action affecting your employment:5 NATURE OF ACTION (USE STANDARD TERMINOLOGY)Reassignment6. EFFECTIVE DATE3 June 19567. CIVIL SERVICE OR OTHER LEGAL AUTHORITY50 USCA 403 JFROMTOIntelligence Officer (FI) BAF-116(Attache,GS-0136.51-13 $9205.00 per annum(FSS-6 $7570.00 per annum)DDP/WHHavana, Cuba[X] FIELDDEPARTMENTAL13 VETERANS PREFERENCENONE WWII OTHER S-PT.[X]15. SEX 16. RACE 17. APPROPRIATIONFROM: 6-3545-55-0551 M W TO: Sacie21. REMARKS:8. POSITION TITLESERVICE SERIESGRADE, SALARY18. ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGNATION45523011. HEADQUARTERS512. FIELD OF DEPT'L%14. POSITION CLASSIFICATION ACTIONNEW VICE I. A. REAL.18. SUBJECT TO C. S.    RETIREMENT ACT    (YES-NO)Yes3 EODArea Ops. Officer D COE BAF-115(AttacheGS-0136.01-13 $9205.00 per annum(FSS-6 $7570.00 per annum)DDP/WH-Branch IIIHavana-Cute StationHavana, Cuba[X] FIELDDEPARTMENTAL19. DATE OF APPOINT.(ACCESSION CRLY)ED/DI20. LEGAL RESIDENCE[X] CLAIMED [ ] PROVEDSTATE:ENTRANCE PERFORMANCE RATING:Director of Personnel
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# PERIODIC STEP INCREASE CERTIFICATION1. Agency and organizational designation2. Payroll period3.  Blok No.4. Ship No.5. Employee's name (and social security account number when appropriate)6. Grade and salaryPAYROLL CHANGE DATA| BASE PAY | OVERTIME | GROSS PAY | RET. | FEDERAL TAX | BOND | F.I.C.A. | STATE TAX | GROUP LIFE INS. | NET PAY || -------- | -------- | --------- | ---- | ----------- | ---- | -------- | --------- | --------------- | ------- ||          |          |           |      |             |      |          |           |                 |         ||          |          |           |      |             |      |          |           |                 |         ||          |          |           |      |             |      |          |           |                 |         ||          |          |           |      |             |      |          |           |                 |         |7. Previous normal8. New normal9. Pay this period10. Remarks11. Appropriation(s)M1612. Prepared byJab 12 502 5513. Audited by*   Periodic step increase ☐ Pay adjustment ☐ Other step increase.14. Effective dateOct 5515. Date lost equivalent increase11 Apr 5416. Old salary rate17. New salary rate32203285.2218. LWOP data (Fill in appropriate spaces covering LWOP) during following periods)Period(s)No excess LWOP. Total excess LWOP.STANDARD FORM NO. 1126d-RevisedForm prescribed by Comp. Gen. U. S.October 20, 1934, General Regulations No. 102[Signature or other authentication](Check applicable box in case of excess (LWOP)(n ploy status at UJ of waiting period.(inLW Priatus a) a d ob waiting period,Initials of ClerkPAYROLL CHANGE SLIP - PERSONNEL COPYEttm
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Combined lersonnel Action in l of 31-52.Change of Errvice Desirmation fro.. D to DI.Iffective date: 12 June 1955DLFTMAS, Josepi.13EILI, kaamond14F10T, Frederic J.14DPCA, Idvard 1.13110, Herbert13GLIFFI", Fred14LL, Herry C.13KUARD, Johr: Fliot13LJICULAR, Vyrl F.13LECK, W. S.13LYOOKIE, Martin J.13I'S, Donald T.13FOTLETT, Frank b.16TIL10, Jolin S.14L60, Avriend B.13TD, Fred R.14SR"ICK, Ceivin1317EDLOH, Careld I.14F, "corce 1.13GACS, Stanley...14KIAAR, come15Lim, Front: A.14"Cl, I0113T, Lill C.13WIICMIT, John 0.14iarold F.13
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# SECRETREQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTIONREQUESTING OFFICE: Fill in items 1 through 12 and A through D except 6B and 7 unless otherwise instructed. If applicable, obtain resignation and fill in separation data on reverse.1. NAME (Mr.-Miss-Mrs.- One given name, initial(s), and surname)Mr. Earl J. WILLIAMSON5. NATURE OF ACTION REQUESTED:   A-PERSONNEL (Specify whether appointment, promotion, separation, etc.)PROMOTION6. POSITION (Specify whether establish, change grade or title, etc.)2. DATE OF BIRTH15 March 19158. EFFECTIVE DATE   A. PROPOSED:B. APPROVED:APR 11 19543. REQUEST NO.4. DATE OF REQUEST4 Mar. 547. C. S. OR OTHER   LEGAL AUTHORITYINTELLIGENCE OFCR (F)BAF-116(ATTACHE, FSS-6)GS-0136.51-13, $8360.00 p.a.(FS3-6, $6681.00 p.a.)DDP/WHHavana, Cuba8. POSITION TITLE AND   NUMBERBAF-116-129. SERVICE, GRADE AND   SALARYINTELLIGENCE OFCR (F)BAF-116-12(ATTACHE, FSS-6)CS-0136.51-12, $7240.00 p.a.(FSS-6, $6681.00 p.a.)DDP/WHHavana, Cuba10. ORGANIZATIONAL    DESIGNATIONS11. HEADQUARTERSFIELDDEPARTMENTAL12. FIELD OR DEPARTMENTALFIELDDEPARTMENTAL12. REMARKS (Use reverse if necessary)BAP-1168. REQUESTED BY (Name and title)9. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL (Name and telephone extension)C. Lynch13. VETERAN PREFERENCENONE WWII OTHER 5 PT10 POINTDISAD OTHER15. SEX16. RACE17. APPROPRIATIONMWFROM 4-3545-55-055TO. 4-3545-55-05521. STANDARDSALARY ADJUSTED TO: 8990APPROVED BYFI CAREER SERVICE BOARDDATE: MAR 23 1954SIGNATURETITLE14. POSITION CLASSIFICATION ACTIONNEW VICE S. A. REANAL18. SUBJECT TO C. S.    RETIREMENT ACT    (YES-NO)CD-FI19. DATE OF APPOINT-    MENT AFFIDAVITS    (ACCESSIONS ONLY)20. LEGAL RESIDENCECLAIMEDPROVEDSTATE:1C3-BD1 April 5422. CLEARANCESINITIAL OR SIGNATUREDATEREMARKS.A.B. CEIL. OR POS. CONTROL3/29C. CLASSIFICATIOND. PLACEMENT OR EMPL.E.F. APPROVED BY
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STANDARD FORM 52# REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTIONREQUESTING OFFICE: Fill in items 1 through 12 and A through D except 6B and 7 unless otherwise instructed. If applicable, obtain resignation and fill in separation data on reverse.1 NAME (Mr.- Miss-Mrs-Dr. Given name, initials, and surname)Mr. Earl J. WILLIAMSON4 DATE OF REQUEST6 Feb 545 NATURE OF ACTION /MATTERA. PERSONNEL (Specify whether appointment, promotion, separation, etc.)Reassignment2 DATE OF BIRTH15 Mar 19156 EFFECTIVE DATEA PROPOSED.14 Feb 547 C S OR OTHERLEGAL AUTHORITY6 POSITION (Specify whether establish, change grade or title, etc.)FROM:Ops OP -DEP CHIEF, EA-14-12(ATTACHE, FSS-6)GS-132-12, $720.00 p.a.(FSS-6, $6501.00 P.D.)DDP/WHHAVANA, CUBA8 POSITION TITLE AND NUMBER9 SERVICE, GRADE, AND SALARY12. ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGNATIONS10 TO:IO-FI-PAF-116-12(ATTACHE, PSS-6)GS-0136.51-12, $720.00 p.a.(FSS-6, $6501.00 p.a.)DDP/WHHAVANA, CUBA11. HEADQUARTERS12. FIELD OR DEPARTMENTALFIELDA. REMARKS (Use reverse if necessary)BAF-1168. REQUESTED BY (Name and title)C. FOR ADDITIONAL INFO, contact (Name and telephone extension)V. C. Lynch X 44579. REQUEST APPROVED BYSignature:Title:14. POSITION CLASSIFICATION ACTIONNEW DICE LA REALCD-FT13. VETERAN PREFERENCENONE OTHER, Specify15 16 17. APPLICABILITYSEX RACE4-35.55-05541TO18. SUBMIT TO C S    RETIREMENT ACT    (RTS RQ)19 DATE OF APPOINTMINT ACTIONS(Accessions Only)20 LEGAL RESIDENCECLAIMED PROVEDSTATE21. STANDARD FORM 52 REMARKS22 CLEARAN 1.3INITIAL OR SIGNATUREDATEREMARKSAB CIVIL CRIM CLAIMC CLAIMS ADMIND PLANIMETRIC IMPL
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14-000001. Agency and contact mail designation2. Grade and salary code3. Employee's name and social security number when appropriate## UTILATOR, Earl J.4. Rate5. Step No.PAY ROLL CHANGE DATA6. GROSS PAY $720.00| BASE PAY           | OVERTIME | RET. | TAX | BOND | F. I. C. A | NET PAY || ------------------ | -------- | ---- | --- | ---- | ---------- | ------- || 7. Previous normal |          |      |     |      |            |         || 8. New normal      |          |      |     |      |            |         || 9. Pay this period |          |      |     |      |            |         || 10. Remarks:       |          |      |     |      |            |         |11. Appropriation(s)W1-612. Prepared byJK 0-2513. Audited by* Periods stop increase* Pay adjustment* Other step increase14. Effective date15. Date last equivalent16. Old salary rate17. New salary rate18. Performance rating is satisfactory or better.27 Sept 2 1952 $720.00 $720.0019. IWOR data: is appropriate space covering (IWOP) during following period.    Period(s):(Where applicable box in case of excess IWOP)*  Is pay status at end of waiting period.Initiate of Clerk* No more IWOP total excess IWOPSTANDARD FORM NO. 1120d-RevisedForm prescribed by Comp. Gen. U.S.Nov. 8, 1950 General regulations No 103PAY ROLL CHANGE SLIP - PERSONAL COPY![photo of stamp marks]
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# SECRETSecurity InformSTANDARD FOям 52REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTIONUnvoucheredREQUESTING OFFICE: Fill in items 1 through 12 and A through D except 68 and 7 unless otherwise instructed.If applicable, obtain resignation and fill in separation data on reverse.L NAME (Mr-Mise-Mrs-One River, name, initial(a), and surname)Williamson, EarlRATURE OF ACTION REQUESTED:A. PERSONNEL (Specify whether appointment, promotion, separation, etc.)Integration&POSITION (Specify whether establish, change grade or titis, etc)2. DATE OF BIH& REQUEST MO4 DATE OF REQUEST12/22/52& CFPECTIVE DATEA PROPOSED:7. CS OR OTHER   LEGAL AUTHOR-   ١٢٧12/29/52FROMOperations OfficerGS-12, $7040Wil/FIHavana& POSITION TITLE AND真誠会& SERVICE, GRADE, ANDSALARY12 ORGANIZATIONALDESIGRATIONS٢٥B. APPROVED:Attache (Political Officer)FSS-5, $6501M/FIlHavanaFIELDDEPARTMENTALIL HEADQUARTERS12 FIELD OR DEPARTMENTALFIELDDEPARTMENTALA REMARKS (Use roverse if necessary)Subject is to be paid the difference between CIA salary of $7040 and FSS salary of 26501 to be paid by the Department of State and allowances in accordance therewith. Sick and annual leave are to be held in escrow until subject reverts to 6S status.B. REQUESTED BY (Name and title)O REQUEST APPROVED BYFI/OFS/LCBC. FOR ADDITIGRAL INFORMATION CALL (Nome and telephone astension)Freilic13 VETERAN PREFERENCE¥1.03HOME SI OTHER, SPT.10 POINTCASAS OTHERSignaturorTitle:14. POSITION CLASSIFICATION ACTIONNEWVICESAREAL1917. ΑΓΥΝΟPRIATIONSLA RACEFROM:TO21. STANDARD FURM 50 REMARKSSARAM 13ABCER OR ΠΑ (ΑΤΡXCCARATRADIht of W18 SUNCT TO CSRLIINEMENT ACT(113-3)HINT AFF15115ACCESCAJAS ONLY)20 LIGAL RESIGUALECLAIMED PROVEDSTATEDITLAS OR SICAFDATERE NARAS![fans DE]SEGAer Minitaly 1-5.53.
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SECRETCONFIDENTIAL FUNDS PERSONNEL ACTIONNAMEWILLIAMSON, Eri J.DATE26 September 1952NATURE OF ACTIONReassignmentFROMEFFECTIVE DATE26 October 1952TOTITLEOperations Officer, S-12OPS OF IA-144-12GRADE AND SALARYGS-12, $7040.00 per annumGS-132-12, $7040.00 p.a.OFFICEDIVISIONWHWHBRANCHIIIIIIOFFICIAL STATIONSan Salvador, El Salvador (#3527) Havana, Cuba (#3517)QUALIFICATIONSAPPROVALFOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR10.22.5- Am Sugt Davis B. Powell.PERSONNEL OFFICER10-237CLASSIFICATIONEXECUTIVEPOST DIFFERENTIAL AUTHORIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AGENCY REGULATIONSYESNODATE OF OFFICE AND NO STRIKE AFFIDAVIT EXECUTED ONSECURITY CLEARED ONOVERSEAS AGREEMENT SIGNEDENTERED ON DUTYMARKS: See app 21 Oct 52 Wa Aston CPAA-144SIGNATURE OF AUTHENTICATING OFFICENSECRET
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SECRETCONFIDENTIAL FUNDS PERSONNEL ACTIONNAMEWILLIAMSON, Earl J.NATURE OF ACTIONAppointmentDATE3 April 1952EFFECTIVE DATE26 June 1952TOTITLEOperations Officer, GS-12GRADE AND SALARYGS-12, $7010.00 per annumOFFICEWIDIVISIONBRANCHBranch IIIOFFICIAL STATIONSan Salvador, El Salvador (#3527)QUALIFICATIONSAPPROVALFOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOREXECUTIVEB.m. Greggs 8.9.52CLASSIFICATIONPERSONNEL OFFICERThomas M. FisherPOST DIFFERENTIAL AUTHORIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AGENCY REGULATIONSYES[X]NO[]OATH OF OFFICE AND NO STRIKE AFFIDAVIT EXECUTED ON27 June 1952.SECURITY CLEARED ON9. May. 1952OVERSEAS AGREEMENT SIGNED27 June 1952ENTERED ON DUTY26 June 1952D06- 04/11/54CSEUD- 06/26/52LCD - 06/26/52REMARKS:S-42 Please initiate security clearance. Addendum to P13 attached.3 April 1952
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SECRETSECRET(When Filled In)MEDICAL ACTION REQUEST AND REPORT1 REQUEST FOR PHYSICAL EXAM 1G1. NAME (last) (First) I.W. 4441 2. DATE   WILLIAMSON, Earl Je 6 June 17563. TO POSITION 4. OFFICE, DIVISION, AGENCY 5. GRADE   Area Opo Off (DCOS) DD', WII, III 05-136. TYPE OF POSITION 7. EVALUATE FORDepartmental EOD Pre-EmploymentU.S. Field Overseas AnnualOverseas Returnee Special (Specify)Havana, Cuba11 REPORT OF MEDICAL EVALUATIONQualified for Full Duty (General) Qualified for Full Duty (Special)Qualified for Departmental Duty Only DisqualifiedRemarks: Subject is qualified for proposed PCS overseas assignment (6/12/59).SECRETMax W. MartinanMEDICAL OFFICE
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# SECRET# FITNESS REPORT**EMPLOYEE SERIAL NUMBER**060389## SECTION A GENERAL1.  NAMEWilliamson Earl J.2. DATE OF BIRTH: 03/13/153. SEX: M4. GRADE: GS-155. SO: D6. OFFICIAL POSITION TITLE:Ops Officer, Chief7. OFF DIV OR OF ASSIGNMENT: DDP/WH/68. CURRENT STATION: Headquarters9. CHECK (X) TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:XX CAREER10. CHECK (X) TYPE OF REPORTXX INITIAL11. DATE REPORT DUE IN O.P.: February 197212. REPORTING PERIOD (From - To):1 April 1971 - 31 January 1972## SECTION B PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONU-UnsatisfactoryPerformance is unacceptable. A rating in this category requires immediate and positive remedial action. The nature of the action could range from counseling, to further training, to placing on probation, to reassignment or to separation. Describe action taken or proposed in Section C.M-MarginalPerformance is deficient in some aspects. The reasons for assigning this rating should be stated in Section C and remedial actions taken or recommended should be described.P-ProficientPerformance is satisfactory. Desired results are being produced in the manner expected.S-StrongPerformance is characterized by exceptional proficiency.O-OutstandingPerformance is so exceptional in relation to requirements of the work and in comparison to the performance of others doing similar work as to warrant special recognition.## SPECIFIC DUTIESList up to six of the most important specific duties performed during the rating period. Insert rating letter which best describes the manner in which employee performs EACH specific duty. Consider ONLY effectiveness in performance of that duty. All employees with supervisory responsibilities MUST be rated on their ability to supervise (indicate number of employees supervised).| SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 1 | RATING LETTER || ------------------- | :-----------: || SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 2 | RATING LETTER || SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 3 | RATING LETTER || SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 4 | RATING LETTER || SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 5 | RATING LETTER || SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 6 | RATING LETTER |## OVERALL PERFORMANCE IN CURRENT POSITIONTake into account everything about the employee which influences his effectiveness in his current position such as performance of specific duties, productivity, conduct on job, cooperativeness, pertinent personal traits or habits, and particular limitations or talents. Based on your knowledge of employee's overall performance during the rating period, place the letter in the rating box corresponding to the statement which most accurately reflects his level of performance.RATING LETTERS
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SECTION CSECRETNARRATIVE COMMENTSIndicate significant strengths or weaknesses demonstrated in current position keeping in proper perspective their relationship to overall performance. State suggestions made for improvement of work performance. Give recommendations for training. Comment on foreign language competence, if required for current position. Amplify or explain ratings given in Section B to provide best basis for determining future personnel action. Manner of performance of managerial or supervisor, duties and cost consciousness in the use of personnel, space, equipment and funds, must be commented on, if applicable. If extra space is needed to complete Section C, attach a separate sheet of paper.See MEMORANDUM IN LIEU OF FITNESS REPORT attached.SECTION DCERTIFICATION AND COMMENTSBY EMPLOYEE1. I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE SEEN SECTIONS A, B, AND C OF THIS REPORTDATE SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEE2. BY SUPERVISORMONTHS EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN UNDER MY SUPERVISION IF THIS REPORT HAS NOT BEEN SHOWN TO EMPLOYEE, GIVE EXPLANATIONDATE OFFICIAL TITLE OF SUPERVISOR TYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURE14 March 1972 Acting Deputy Chief, WHD Richard S. Welch (signed)3. COMMENTS OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL BY REVIEWING OFFICIALSee MEMORANDUM IN LIEU OF FITNESS REPORT attached.DATE OFFICIAL TITLE OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL TYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURE14 March 1972 Acting Chief, WHD James E. Flannery (signed)SECRET
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# SECRETFITNESS REPORTEMPLOYEE SERIAL NUMBER: 060389SECTION AGENERAL1. NAME: Williamson, Earl J.2. DATE OF BIRTH: 13 Mar, '153. SEX: M4. GRADE: GS-155. SD: D6. OFFICIAL POSITION TITLE: Ops Officer/Chief of Station7. OFF/DIV/BR OF ASSIGNMENT: DDP/WH/28. CURRENT STATION: San Jose9. CHECK (X) TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:   X CAREERCAREER-PROVISIONALSPECIAL (Specify):11. DATE REPORT DUE IN O.P.: 30 April 197110. CHECK (X) TYPE OF REPORT:    X INITIALANNUALSPECIAL (Specify):12. REPORTING PERIOD (From - To): 1 April 1970 - 31 March 1971SECTION B PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONU-Unsatisfactory: Performance is unacceptable. A rating in this category requires immediate and positive remedial action. The nature of the action could range from counseling, to further training, to placing on probation, to reassignment or to separation. Describe action taken or proposed in Section C.M-Marginal: Performance is deficient in some aspects. The reasons for assigning this rating should be stated in Section C and remedial actions taken or recommended should be described.P-Proficient: Performance is satisfactory. Desired results are being produced in the manner expected.S-Strong: Performance is characterized by exceptional proficiency.O-Outstanding: Performance is so exceptional in relation to requirements of the work and in comparison to the performance of others doing similar work as to warrant special recognition.SPECIFIC DUTIESList up to six of the most important specific duties performed during the rating period. Insert rating letter which best describes the manner in which employee performs EACH specific duty. Consider ONLY effectiveness in performance of that duty. All employees with supervisory responsibilities MUST be rated on their ability to supervise (indicate number of employees supervised).SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 1See attached memorandum.SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 2SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 3SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 4SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 5SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 6OVERALL PERFORMANCE IN CURRENT POSITIONTake into account everything about the employee which influences his effectiveness in his current position such as performance of specific duties, productivity, conduct on job, cooperativeness, pertinent personal traits or habits, and particular limitations or talents. Based on your knowledge of employee's overall performance during the rating period, place the letter in the rating box corresponding to the statement which most accurately reflects his level of performance.RATINGLETTERRATINGLETTERRATINGLETTERRATINGLETTERRATINGLETTERRATINGLETTERRATINGLETTERSFORM 45 OBSOLETE PREVIOUS EDITIONSSECRETReviewed by OP/SPD/PPB
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SECTION CSECRET*(When Filled In)*NARRATIVE COMMENTSIndicate significant strengths or weaknesses demonstrated in current position keeping in proper perspective their relationship to overall performance. State suggestions made for improvement of work pertarmbpee. Give recommendations for training. Comenent on foreign language competence, if required for current position. Amplify or explain rotinge given in Section B to provide best basis for determining future personnel action. Manner of performance of managerial of supervisory duties and cost consciousness in the use of personnel, space, equipment and funds, must be commented on, it applicable. If extra space is needed to complete Section C, attach a separate sheet of paper,See Attachment.SECTION DCERTIFICATION AND COMMENTSBY EMPLOYEE1. I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE SEEN SECTIONS A, B, AND C OF THIS REPORTDATE SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEE /s/ Earl J. WilliamsonBY SUPERVISOR2. MONTHS EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN IF THIS REPORT HAS NOT BEEN SHOWN TO EMPLOYEE, GIVE EXPLANATION   UNDER MY SUPERVISIONDATE OFFICIAL TITLE OF SUPERVISOR TYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURE14 April 1971 Deputy Chief, WH Division /s/ James E. FlanneryBY REVIEWING OFFICIAL3. COMMENTS OF REVIEWING OFFICIALSee attachment.DATE OFFICIAL TITLE OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL TYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURE24 June 1971 Chief, WH DIVISION /signed/William V. BroeSECRET
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14 April 1971MEMORANDUM IN LIEU OF FITNESS REPORTSUBJECT: Earl J. Williamson1 April 1970 to 31 March 1971Mr. Williamson departed San Jose, Costa Rica, on 21 February 1971, after having served as Chief of Station for two and one half years. The last year of his tour was highlighted by two extremely delicate, highly productive operations targeted against the Communist Party of Costa Rica, and a political action opera- tion of a most sensitive nature stemming from them. This latter operation, focused as it was around the president of the country, called for constant good judgment on how to pursue U. S. Govern- ment interests with this highly sensitive and significant intelligence at hand. (It was highlighted at the WH Division's Chiefs of Station Conference held in February 1971 as a classic example of both the collection and use of intelligence on the real "national interest" level.)Throughout these operations, Mr. Williamson handled him- self very well, especially during the latter part of his tenure when he was under considerable pressure as an almost inevitable conse- quence of the impact of these operations. Ultimately, Mr. Williamson's recall from Costa Rica was requested by the Costa Rican Government. It should be stressed that this was a mark of his operational success rather than the result of any operational "flap" or miscue whatever, (The U. S. Ambassador was the government's ultimate and preferred target but, for a variety of reasons, it was desired by local authority to avoid that kind of a confrontation with the U. S. Government, so Mr. Williamson was selected as the next best target in the Embassy.) Publicity based on false and self-serving leaks by the local government placed Mr. Williamson under the most intense atrain in his final weeks. The
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-2-fact that, under these general circumstances, he continued to function normally, responding to numerous demands being made on him by the situation and Headquarters, and set about paving the way for his successor to take up the cudgel from the best operational platform all this speaks for itself and certainly underlines the fine quality of Mr. Williamson's professional and personal characteristics.In the realm of normal activity, Mr. Williamson handled his officers with both firmness and tact. He was a good manager, ran a taut Station, and had cut back on several marginal operations, streamlined others, and initiated some new ones. He writes well and quickly, and he has exceptional fluency in Spanish. He moved very well in the local community and, during his tenure, established a wide range of contacts.Mr. Williamson's relationship with the Ambassador was excellent, and his wife was a great help to him in discharging his representational duties and in developing contacts within the Costa Rican community.In sum, Mr. Williamson is a "pro" who turned in a strong performance both before and after the chips were down.James E. FlanneryDeputy ChiefWestern Hemisphere DivisionI certify that I have seen this memorandum:Early. WilliamsonDatoDato
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SECRETEarl J. Williamson1 April 1970 to 31 March 1971Comments of Reviewing Official:I fully concur with the Rater's comments. I am pleased that Mr. Flannery explained the circumstances surrounding Mr. Williamson's recall from Costa Rica so well. His tour was a fine piece of operational work and in no way should it be tarnished by misinterpretation or gossip.24 June 1971Date![signature of William V. Broe]William V. BroeChiefWestern Hemisphere DivisionSECRET