Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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# SECRETUPGF-6306Plata Cruzata. If the lawyer who represents FRITZ could be discreetly queried, the true status of the relationship between the "vidow" and PEREZ sight be established and lead to a termination of her payment. If JHWAVE concurs, rocommend ANTIKI bo instructed to pursuo this investigation.## Case 92Terginate payment to deceased 2nd dependent, mother of Herman KOCH.## Case 94Terminate payment to 2nd dependent, father of Jose FERNANDEZ Боvігоза, who apparently receives no support from mother of deceased. Stanley JERSANIT can supply some background on dependents in this case who are both from wealthy families.## Case 122Amount and method of payments to dependents in this case was directed by Headquarters and handled by Humphrey O. TIMANUS. According to the question- natre filled out by Ist dependent, father of Manuel REYES Garcia, father is not following instructions to provide for the wife and child in Cuba, as vell as provide certain conforts for his imprisoned son. It is recommended that this case be reviewed with TIMANUS and ANTIKI resumo trusteeship of funds for the vidow and child and prisoner. The father and stepmother should then be paid $25 apiece, as 3rd and 4th dependents. The remaining $225 per month would then be deposited in the existing trust account at the Coconut Grove Bank...## Саве 131Terminate payment to 2nd dependent, son of Jose BORRAS Gutierrez. Son, Alfredo BORRAS Macias vas born 19 April 1943 and is over 21 years of age.2. Although the money saved by the above terminations is small in comparison to the total amount expended each month, it is a beginning which hopefully will lead to more terminations in the near future. All trusteeships are presently being reviewed and JEWAVE will advised as rapidly as possible con- cerning trusteeships to be terminated completely or adjusted. Two trusteeships that require special study concern casos 142 and 144 as follows:## Case 142Jorge GUTIERREZ Izaguirre designated his parents as dependents. It is recommended that the Trustee be requested to subait the names of the uncle and aunt who have possession of the bank book and obtain the exact amount of money on deposit. The uncle may be Alfredo HORNFLO, a former prominent Cuban businesszan now in the US, for whom GUTIERREZ formerly worked in Cuba. GUTIERREZ also has acontinued.....
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SECRETUPGW-63064. A conference with the WUMUTUAL Committee will be held in the near futuro in order to obtain guidance concerning the proposal for disbursing future AMBUD payments. JIMAVE will be kept advised of the progress of this activity.Ellen F. KARGANYErnest A. LUSBYDistribution:3 - COS/JMFAVE
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# DISPATCHCLASSIFICATIONSECRETChief, WH Division- ATTN: Ellon F. MARGANY XChief of Station, JMWAVEAMBUD - Dependent PaymentsForwarded under separate cover are 26 replies received from dependents by ANTIKI/1 concerning age and birth dates of individuals presently on the rolls under the EMBUD program.Fifteen individuals have not as yet replied to the questionnaire sent to them through AMTIKI/1. When they are received they will be forwarded as soon as possible.Remove from ProjectCS Classification: 19-124-25/6JOB # 72-258/2.5Box: 3Philip G. ELWARDAttachments: u/s/c26 Letters S/C ATT'D BY RI/ANDated 13 Dec 66Distribution:3 - Chief, WH Div., w/att> [Figure: A handwritten note and a stamp]CS COPYUFGA-26584SECRET8 Dec 66
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-NCLASSIFIEDROUTING AND RECORD SHEETSUBJECT: (Optional)AMPALD - FINANCESFROM:TO: (Officer designation, room number, and building)1 Dec 1966EXTENSION NO: 18113DATE: 28 Nov 1966|              | RECEIVED | FORWARDED | OFFICER'S INITIALS | COMMENTS (Number each comment to show from whom. Draw a line across column after each comment) || ------------ | -------- | --------- | ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- || 1. /WH/COG   |          |           |                    |                                                                                                || 2.           |          |           |                    |                                                                                                || 3.           |          |           |                    |                                                                                                || 4. WH/COG/CZ |          |           |                    |                                                                                                || 5. (graty)   |          |           |                    | Seventeen million dollars, repeat, $17,000,000.00                                              || 6.           |          |           |                    |                                                                                                || 7.           |          |           |                    |                                                                                                || 8.           |          |           |                    |                                                                                                || 9.           |          |           |                    | RYBAT                                                                                          || 10.          |          |           |                    |                                                                                                || 11.          |          |           |                    |                                                                                                || 12.          |          |           |                    |                                                                                                || 13.          |          |           |                    |                                                                                                || 14.          |          |           |                    |                                                                                                || 15.          |          |           |                    |                                                                                                |
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# DISPATCHCLASSIFICATIONRYBAT/SECRETTOChief, WII ATTN: STEFAN R. LABANOWINFOFROM Chief of Station, JMWAVESUBJECT AMBUD/OperationalTransmittal of AMBUD Financial SummaryACTION REQUIRED REFERENCESPROCESSING| PROPOSED                                            | ACTION | ACCOMPLISHED. || --------------------------------------------------- | ------ | ------------- || MARKED FOR INDEXING                                 |        |               || NO INDEXING REQUIRED                                |        |               || ONLY QUALIFIED HEADQUARTERS DESK CAN JUDGE INDEXING |        |               || ABSTRACT                                            |        |               || MICROFILM                                           |        |               |Forwarded herewith is one xerox copy of a compilation of those expenses during the period 1960 thru 30 June 1966 handled thru the JMWAVE Station which may be considered to fall under the AMBUD rubric. The compilation was made by AMTIKI-1 and his staff. The original copy has been retained at the Station. It is interesting to note that the disbursements during the report period are in excess of $17,300,000.![signature of Philip G. Elward]Philip G. ElwardAttachment - As StatodDistribution:3 - C/WH W/Att.![Estecesus autemat.. Coopracing 208 ccccatias]CROSS REFERENCE TOCLASSIFICATIONRYBAT/SECRETDATE TYPED28 Nov. 66DATE DISPATCHEDNOV 20 1966DISPATCH SYMBOL AND NUMBERUFGT-18113HEADQUARTERS FILE NUMBER
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# DISPATCHTO: Chief, WII DivisionINFOFROM: Chief of Station, JMWAVESUBJECT: TYPIC/OperationalQuarterly Progress Report Concerning the AMBUD ProgramCLASSIFICATION: SECRETPROCESSING:ACTION:*   MARKED FOR INDEXING*   NO INDEXING STQUIRED*   ONLY. QUALIFIED HEADQUARTERS DESK*   CAN JUDGE INDEXING*   ABSTRACT*   ΜΙΓΡΟΓΙΣΜ1.  Transmitted herewith are two copies of the Quarterly Progress report for the First Quarter of FY 67 concorning the AMBUD program.2.  As explained in the attached report, in the absence of any Headquarters approval to carry out the cost reduction plan proposed by the Station in FY 66 AMBUD expenditures are running at the rate of approximately $34,000 per month. If this rate is continued throughout FY 67, then the total cost for the year will be approximately $408,000, as compared with the $230,000 projected by the Station for the fiscal year. The Station has been kept well informed by Headquarters concerning its struggles to place the AMBUD program on a reasonable and economic basis. Until a decision is taken at the Headquarters level, the Station will continue to administer the AMBUD program under the present ground rules.Philip G. ELMARDAttachment: h/w AMBUD Progress ReportDistribution: 2 - WH/C, w/att.
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# SECRETMEMORANDUMTO: Chief of StationTHRU: D/OPSFROM: SP-4/Burton J. CELENZASUBJECT: TYPIC/OperationalAMBUD Progress Report1-July - 30 September 1966Date: 19 October 66WSP-1650Distribution4-COS1-D/OPS1-C/BP1-SP-4 Chrono1-19-124-251-REG## A. Operational Highlights1.  The AMBUD program for the handling and disposition of residual Brigade matters pertaining to dependent benefits and medical attention continued during the reporting period. All major developments were reported to Headquarters as described in the following paragraphs.2.  The results of a survey of all persons receiving AMEUD benefits, and the JMWAVE recommendations for handling the ultimate termination of these benefits, were forwarded by UFGA-25261, 3 June 1966.3.  The conclusion of the vocational rehabilitation program covering 63 Brigade members on 30 June 1966 was reported by UFGA-25901, 14 September 1966.4.  The current status of the remaining six medical cases which included a request for Headquarters guidance on the disposition of these cases was prepared in September and forwarded by UFGA-26075.## B. Administration5.  In accordance with guidance received from Headquarters (DIRECTOR 10331, 7 June 1966), payment of benefits were to continue unchanged until further notice. During the reporting period JMWAVE received no guidance or instruction to change this basic decision by Headquarters.6.  Expenses incurred during the reporting period are tabulated as follows:> [Figure: handwritten notes with text such as "Remove from Project", "CS Classification: 19-124-25/6", "JOB # 7.2-25.25", "Post Folder: 3", "A##1 TO UFGA 26296", "SEGRET", and multiple instances of "19-124-25/6"]
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| Dependents Payments         | July (1966) | August (1966) | Sept. (1966) | Total       || --------------------------- | ----------- | ------------- | ------------ | ----------- || Dependents Payments         | $26,937.50  | $26,937.50    | $26.937.50   | $80,812.50  || Heroes & Martyrs            | 2,906.00    | 2,906.00      | 2,906.00     | 8,718.00    || Payroll (payments office)   | 1,523.38    | 1,523.38      | 1,548.48     | 4,595.24    || Medical Sector (60 wounded) | none        | none          | none         | none        || *Medical Sector (1113 POW)  | 1,139.09    | 3,203.21      | 791.60       | 5,133.90    || Brigade Office              | 800.00      | 800.00        | 800.00       | 2,400.00    || General Expenses            | 337.80      | 505.89        | 414.01       | 1,257.70    || Vocational Rehabilitation   | none        | none          | none         | none        || TOTAL                       | $33,643.77  | $35,875.98    | $33,397.59   | $102,917.34 |*(Expenses for medical treatment and the payment of AMBUD-3 salary, expenses, and office space.)C. Problems7. The amount of $250,000.00 originally authorized for the medical phase of the AMBUD program has been almost depleted since expenditures have reached a level of approximately $220,000.00, with bills outstanding of $3,250.00. Headquarters was informed in UFGA-26075 that cases remaining which require medical treatment may necessitate the expenditure of sums in excess of the original authorization.D. Plans for Next Quarter8. It is expected that payment of dependent benefits and medical expenses for Brigade members will continue unchanged during the coming quarter. One possible exception would be the termination of any remaining medical cases upon release by medical authorities for return to self-supporting status.
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THE WHITE HOUSEWASHINGTONCONFIDENTIALSeptember 13, 1966MEMO FOR BILL BROEBill-I should have sent you copies of these two memoranda before this.I think that they would be of some interest to you and your staff.WGBowdlerAttachmentsCONFIDENTIAL* other memo inselated to brigade members and paipment to dependent. (2nd memo concerns witness with andew st. teciga and a film CAS is making re gun-running; between the U.S & the I.R. for use aganist Harto.
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MEMORANDUMCONFIDENTIALTHE WHITE HOUSEWASHINGTONMEMORANDUM OF CONVERSATION September 9, 19665:30 p. m.SUBJECT: Manuel Artime - leader of the Bay of Pigs expeditionArtime came to see me at his own initiative. The meeting had been arranged through Congressman Dante Fascell's office. I have known Artime for several years, but had not seen him for about two years.Artime stated that the purpose of his visit was to express some personal views about the Cuban situation. He said he fully appreciated the fact that the Cuban exile looks at his homeland in a manner quite different from United States Government with its world-wide responsibilities. Nevertheless, he thought it important that hit-and-run raids be resumed against Cuba to (1) keep up the hopes of the opposition inside the island and (2) force Fidel to maintain a high state of alert which materially subtracts from his economic efforts. Artime noted that assets to make these raids are available but are not being used. He did not specifically ask for support to resume resume his activities.I told him that while his arguments had certain merit, there were also other considerations which should be kept in mind, 1.e., that hit-and-run ralds provido a pretext for Castro to turn the screws of repression harder on the Cuban people and to place the blame for his own failure on external attacks. Artime acknowledged the validity of these arguments and did not pursue the matter further.Artime said that he had reached the point where he had to think of finding a job to support his wife and three children. He indicated a preference for a job that would permit him to travel throughout Latin America so that he could maintain his contacts in other countries, and asked that I let him know if I learned of any opportunities. I said I would.The rest of our conversation ranged over a series of points -- Cubela, Rabel, Gutierrez Menoyo, Huber Matos, the status of political prisoners, Castro's security measures, mutual friends in Miami -- but he had nothing significant to say.Toward the end of our conversation, he returned to the subjectsof ralds to volunteer his services in a leadership or subordinate capacity if the UnitedCONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL-2-States Covernment decided to resume this type of activity. I told him I fully understood his deep desire to see his country freed and what great efforts he had made toward this objective, and thanked him for the offer.He also asked that I do what I could to prevent suspension of remittance to families of those who had fought against Castro. I told him I knew nothing about this but would look into it.In departing he expressed doop appreciation for my having given him so much time (1 hour) and for having the chance to converse with one who understood Cuba's problems and his preoccupations. This was a rather subdued and reflective Artime -- quite a contrast with the fiery and combative Artime of two years ago.William G. Bowdlercc - Mr. RostowMr. Bill MoyersMr. Robert SayreMr. Peter JessupMr. Robert StevensonCONFIDENTIAL
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15 August 1966MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORDSUBJECT: Payments to Dependents of Brigade 2506REFERENCE: Memorandum for General Counsel, OGC 66-1663Dated 22 July 1966 with Attachment1. On 11 August 1966, I met with Nancye Gratz and Ken Millian (WH/C) to explore further the proposal that payments to dependents of Brigade members be reduced.2. I was told that WH is presently expending some $255.000 per year for 144 cases of KIA's and MIA's, which figure includes the 16 still in prison on criminal charges that predate their membership in the Brigade. It was emphasized, however, that the proposed cut back would not include the 16. I also learned that the impulse for reopening this matter was a Wave dispatch (UFGA--25261; 3 June 1966). Among other things, this proposed that effective 30 June a new payment schedule be established. and that payments to trustees be discontinued entirely.3. I told Gratz and Millian that while the reference sought our opinion regarding the proposed action, the matter of payments to dependents was political rather than legal. In this connection. I referred to such memoranda as Bissell's of 8 May 1961 and Helms' of 31 December 1962, which indicate that the White House had determined that these payments would be made. In response to the prepresentation that the search of WH/C files failed to reflect any policy guidance subsequent to that set out in the DDP's memorandum of 31 December, I suggested that the Wave proposal be discussed with Mr. Sam Halpern, who had previously served as Executive Officer, TFW4. During the afternoon of 11 August, Millian and I met with Halpern. He stated that the White House was aware that payments to
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dependents were being continued He also took issue with allegationregarding the lack of policy *guidanc*, saying that it was set out in theYOBITE messages to Wave. copies of which could be found in WH/Cfiles. It was his view that the White House would not want to risk.the charge of bad faith, even if the Government might ultimatelyrealize a saving of some quarter of a million dollars a year. He tookthe position that if WH/C wished to raise the matter for the DCI'spresent consideration, it should first familiarize itself with YOBITEtraffic. Halpern agreed with me that this subject was not one for con-sideration by the 30.3 Committee. We concluded with a suggestion thatChief, WH/C might wish to discuss that matter with Chief. WH/Dbefore proceeding further.![Memo did not refer to HQS guidance to JMWAVE]ROBERT J. BLADERGROENAssistant General CounselOGC:RJB:kabDistribution:Orig & - Subject *CUBAH RETURNEES PARIGHTS*1 - Signer *RJB FILES*1 - Chrono![memo of conversiliosis not accusedi]
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SEGRETWH/C 66-32422 JUL 1966MEMORANDUM FOR: General CounselSUBJECT: Payments to Dependents ofBrigade 2506 Members1. Attached hereto is a copy of a memorandum containing recommendations for phasing out payments to dependents of Brigade 2506 members. WH/Cuba plans to propose phasing out and terminating these payments but, before doing so, a review of the legal factors by the office of the General Counsel is desired. It is requested that an estimate be given of possible residual U.S. Government liability in these cases, and advice as to whether they can be handled on the basis of one-time termination payments.2. In addition to the above, WH/Cuba would appreciate any advice or suggestions on methods or procedures which might be used in effecting the terminations.3. A reply from your office would be appreciated on or before 10 August 1966.Thomas J. FloresChief, WH/Cuba1 AttachmentDDP/WH/Cuba/EXO/WTCini:new21 August 1966Distribution:Orig & 1 - Addressee1 - WH/C/ESEC1 - C/WH/CSECRET
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22 June 1966MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, WH/CubaSUBJECT: Recommendations Concerning Payments to Dependents of Brigade Members1. A review of the existing files fails to reveal any evidence of a clear-cut policy concerning the duration of payments to dependents of Brigade members killed, captured or missing in action despite the many recommendations made at various times to resolve this problem. This lack of policy is implicit in a memorandum from Mr. Helms to the DDCI dated 23 May 1962 in which he referred to a Presidential oral directive that payments to dependents were to be continued until termination by Presidential order. A later memorandum from Mr. Helms to the DDCI, dated 31 December 1962, contained recommendations for terminating these monthly payments with a lump sum death payment to be made to dependents of those killed or missing in action. Both memoranda are attached for your review.. A memorandum from Mr. Sterling Cottrell to the Attorney General, dated 1 February 1963, concerning various agreements reached between Brigade leaders, AMBUD and the Agency, also included three possible alternatives for resolving the problem of dependency payments as follows:A. Follow regulations established by the Bureau of Employment Compensation, 1.e. $1,000 lump sum payment for loss of life.B. Follow U.S. Army practice, 1.e. monthly payments of $122 or more (depending on rank and length of service) for as long as the widow survives and does not re-marry. This, Mr. Cottrell pointed out, would be a costly program to administer and would cost roughly $300,000 a year for an indefinite period. (This has proven to be true).
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-2-C. A lump sum arbitrary payment of $3,000 which would be a year's dependency at the highest rate (250 per month).2. Obviously, the above recommendations as well as others proposed at various timos in an effort to terminate this costly exercise were never acted on and due to the timo lag are probably no longer practical. Tentative approaches to the problem were also made by exploring the possibility of working out some mechanism by which HEW could take over disbursements at a reduced rate and periodic rulings and guidance were requested from the General Counsel concerning the legal and security factors inherent in the proposals.3. When the original cover mechanism was established for disbursing these payments, the dependents were apparently advised that such payments would continue as long as funds were available. In view of the indefinite time stipula- tion together with the long-standing demise of the AMBUD organization and its relationship to this program, dependents could reasonably be expected to philosophically accept the fact that these funds have finally been exhausted. In the light of similar past experiencos, some carping and pro- tests from dissident's can be anticipated with the usual security hazards whenever the decision is made to terminate this project. These possibilities can hardly justify the indefinite continuation of this enormous expenditure of funds which to date amounts to approximately $2,000,000.00. Any question that may arise as to who has really been foot- ing this bill is unlikely to cause any shock to the public at large after being deluged with reams of Cuban postmortems.4. The review and recommendations forwarded by JMWAVE are comprehensive and appear to be more than generous in the approach toward a two-stage cut-off of payments. I do believe the recommendations to immediately cease any further payments to trustees should be submitted to the General Counsel for a ruling on the legal technicalities involved in such a step. This may also apply to any attempt to remove existing funds from trustees who are con- sidered to be unreliable or even dishonest in the administra- tion of funds under this control. These trustees were specifically designated by Brigade members and the written authorization to support such trusteeships are in the custody of AMTIKI. It would seem that no one but the