Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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# SECRET20 NOV 1966MEMORANDUM FOR: Mr. Birch D. O'Neal,CI StaffSUBJECT: Notification of Non-eligibility for Designation as a Participant in the CIA Retirement and Disability System1. I have your memorandum of 27 October 1966 which refers to my memorandum advising you that in the initial screening of personnel eligible to become participants in the CIA Retirement System you have been determined to be ineligible because of an apparent deficiency in "qualifying duty". It is important that you realize that such a deficiency is only significant la the initial review of Agency personnel who have 15 or more years of Agency service since the law permits such persons to acquire at their ption a vested interest in the CIA Retirement System. At the same time, the law requires a minimum of 60 months qualifying duty before one can possibly qualify for retirement benefits under the CIA Retirement System. It serves no purpose, therefore, to place a person permanently in the System if there is a possibility that he may never qualify for benefits therein.2. In paragraph 2 of your memorandan you indicate concern that failure to contest the initial findings in your case may rejudice the possibility of a favorable decision with regard to your cligibility to articipate in the CIA Retirement System at some future date. It is assumed that you were referring to the possibility that you may have some additional service that could perhapa be considered as qualifying duty under the System. As noted in paragraph 2 of my memorandum of 28 September 1966, sur initial determination of Ineligibility does not preclude reconsideration of your eligibility at some future date.3. As you know, Regulation 20-50 provides for an appeal to the Director of any adverse determinetion under that regulation. However, the regulation also provides an opportunity or an employee to present his case to the CIA Retirement Board prior to the making of an adverse determination. Decause of the large number of employees covered in the initial screening of on-duty employees to identify those eligible for participation in the System, this procedure was not applied when, as in your case, the employee's Career Service reported that he did not meet the requirements of Regulation 20-50 for nomination as a participant. Accordingly, the procedure of notifying employees of their non-eligibility for participation in the System based upon the initial finding of an employee's Career Service has been followed in all such cases. This is contrary to the implication in aragraph 2 of your memorandum that other employees in circumstances similar to ycurs were not so informed and I would be picased to look more deeply into that aspect of your mentorandwa, If you wish.SECRET
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SECRET4. In the event that you have performed service which you believe to be qualifying duty under the CIA Retirement System, you are most certainly entitled to present the details of such service to the Clandestine Services Career Service Board for review and formal submission to the CIA Retirement Board. A copy of this memorandum will be forwarded to the Executive Secretary of that Board.Emmett D. EchelsDirector of PersonnelDistribution:0 & 1 - Addressee1 - OPF1 - D/Pers1 - Exec. Sec. CIA Retirement Board1 - C/BSDOP/BSD/PCBowers: bhd (21 November 1966)SECRET
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27 October 1966MEMORANDUM FOR: Mr. Emmett D. EcholsDirector of PersonnelSUBJECT: Notification of Non-eligibility forDesignation as a Participant in theCIA Retirement and Disability System1. Reference is made to your memorandum directed to me, date: 28 September 1966, entitled as above, in which it is stated that I may request that my case be formally considered by the CIA Retirement Board and that such request must be made within 30 days of the date of the notification. Other pressing responsibilities have not permitted me to prepare for formal consideration a challenge to the decision of non-eligibility. My request, through the support officer of the Staff to which I am assigned, for a reading on retirement benefits which I might receive should I retire on 31 December 1966 or five years from that date, would not constitute a formal request of a decision as to my eligibility for retirement under the CIA Retirement System. The figures provided me in that connection were simply to serve as a guideline for my own considerations as to possible future retirement.2. This memorandum is directed to you and to those to whom copies are designated to preclude the expiration of this date, 27 October 1966, without protesting the notification that I must provide certain notification within 30 days of 28 September 1966. I am informed that other officers of CIA who have not qualified for retirement have not in fact been given such notifications and my inquiry concerning possible benefits should not require therefore a formal decision that I am not eligible on any specific basis.
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3. I have questions with regard to certain aspects of the law and in respect to my eligibility, and this notification to you at this time is designed to preclude a loss of any right I right have under the law to challenge the decision of non-eligibility as given by you on 28 September 1966.4. I would appreciate a forel reply acknowledg- ing this communication with a statement as to whether in fact the legal question of eligibility is now before the CIA Retirement Board or any other authority of the Agency, or is not. This request is intended not only for the Director of Personnel to stem it is primarily addressed and from whom such notification of non- eligibility was received, but also is intended for others receiving copies of this memorandum.![signature of Birch D. O'Neal]Birch D. O'Nealcc: CIA Retirement Board (Attn. Mr. F. Dewald)CIA Retirement StaffMr. Gerald L. Miller, DDP/02C/CI StaffC/CI/Personnel-Support
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# SECRETREQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION1. SERIAL NUMBER535532 NAME (Last-First-Middle)O'NEAL, Birch D.3 NATURE OF PERSONNEL ACTIONPROMOTION6 FUNDS X V TO VC TO V4 EFFECTIVE DATE RECOQUESTEDMONTH DAY YEAR1 2 19667 COST CENTER NO CHADEAABLE 01706227-00005 CATEGORY OF EMPLOYMENTREGULAR8(Legal Authority Completed by Office of Personnel)9 ORGANIZATIONAL DESIONATIONS.DDPCI STAFFSPECIAL INVESTIGATION GROUP10 LOCATION OF OFFICIAL STATIONWASIH., D.C.11 POSITION TITLEOPS OF-CH12 POSITION NUMBER002213 CARTER SERVICE DESIGNATIOND14 CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE (GS. IB. etc.)GS15 OCCUPATIONAL SERIES0136.0116 GRADE AND STEP16 *517 SALARY OR RATE$27,33118 REMARKSCC: Payroll18A SIGNATURE OF REQUESTING OFFICIALDATE SIGMED18B SIGNATURE OF CAREER SERVICE APPROVING OFFICERR. VheayDATE SICHEDSPACE BELOW FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL19 ACTION 20 EMPLOY 21 OFFICE CODING 22 STATION 23 INTEGREE 24 HOGTRS 25 DATE OF BIRTH 26 GATE OF GRADE 27 DAIE OF IEICODE CODE NUMERIC ALPHABETIC CODE CODE MO DA. YR MO DA. YR MO DA. YR06/01/1328 NTE EXPIRES 29. SPECIAL 30 RETIREMENT DATA 31 SEPARATION 32 CORRECTION CANCELLATION DATA 33 SECURITY 34 SEXMO DA REFERENCE CODE DATA CODE TYPE EOD DATA REQ NO1-035 VET PREFERENCE 36 SERY COMP DATE 37 LONG COMP DATE 38 CAREER CATEGORY 39 FEGLI/HEALTH MURANCE 40 SOCIAL SB60CODE CODE CARRY CODE CODE O-WAIVER HEALTH INS. COOR0-0 MO DA YR MO DA YR PROV, TEMP 1-7151-5 PT2-10 PT41 PREVIOUS GOVERNMENT SERVICE DATA 42 LEAVE CAT 43 FEDERAL TAX DATA 44 STATE TAX DATACODE O-NO PREVIOUS SERVICE CODE FORM EXECUTED CODE NO TAR EREMPTIONS FORM EXECUTED COUP INS TA STATE COLE1 -NO BREAK IN SERVICE 1-YES 1-1752-BREAR IN SERVICE (LESS INAR 3 YEARS) 2-0 2-203-BREAK IN SERVICE (MORE THAN 3 YEARS,45 POSITION CONTROL CERTIFICATION46 OP APPROVALDATE APPROVED29 DECFORM 6-63 1152 USE PREVIOUS EDITIONSECRETGROUP 1ESCLUBES FIGA AutCmatic DOWNGRADING ABS BECLACATION14.
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United States Department of JusticeFederal Bureau of InvestinationWashington 25, D. C.May 16, 1957Office of Fersonnel2430 E Street, NorthwestWashington, D. C.Attention: Personnel OfficerGentlemen:In accordance with your request received in this Bureau on May 10, 1957, there is transmitted herewith the Official Personnel Folder of Mr. Birch D. 'Neal.Very truly yours,![Signature of J. Edgar Hoover]John Edgar HooverDirectorEnclosure
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# REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTIONVOUCHEREDREQUESTING 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 heme, initial(a), and surname)BIRCH D. O'NEAL2 DATE OF BIRTH1 June 19333 REQUEST NO4 DATE OF REQUEST31 Oct. 555. NATURE OF ACTIUM REQUESTED   A PERSONNEL (Specify whether appointment, promotion, esperation, elo)PROMOTIONB. POSITION (Specily whether establish, change grade or title, eld)6 EFFECTIVE DATEA PROPOSED:ASAP7 CSORОTHЕRLEGALAUTIIOR-ITYB APPROVED:6 ΝΟΥ 1955FROM- IO-CI-CHBU 22& POSITION TITLE ANDTO- IO-CI-CHBU-22GS-0136.53-14$10,965. paGS-0136.53-15$11,610. p.a.DDP/CI StaffOffice of the ChiefSpecial Investigation UnitWashington, D.C.& SERVICE, GRADE, ANDSALARYDDP/CI StaffOffice of the ChiefSpecial Investigation UnitWashington, D.C.10. ORGANIZATIONAL    DESIGNATIONS11. HEADQUARTERSFIELDDEPARTMENTALFIELDDEPARTMENTALA. REMARKS (Uso reverse il novessary)Approved by Clandestine Services Career Service Board on 26 Oct. 1955![signature]8. REQUESTED BY (Name and title)S. Herman Horton, Deputy Chief, CI StaffC. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL 'Name and telephone estension)Howard P. Clifford, X-8537SignaturesJohn J. CaldwellCS/CMOTitle:14POSITION CLASSIFICATION ACTIONSD: DI13. VEILRAN PREFERENCENONE WWII OГНЕЯ В РТ. 10 WANTXСІЗАВ ОТИER15 16 17. APPROPRIATIONFROM: 6-2705-27TO:Same18. SUBJECT TOCSKESIDE WIJIT ACTyes19 DATE OF APPOIN٢٠MLNI AFFIDAVITS(ACCLSSIONS ONLY)20 LECAL PESILENCECLAIMED PHOVEDSTATE: Ga.21. STANDARD FORM SO REMARYS22. CLEARANCESINITIAL OR SIGNATUREDATEFLUAFKSA.B. CEIL OR POS. CONTROL![signature]C. CLASSIFICATIOND. PLACEMENT OR EMPL![signature]![signature]![signature]EF. APPROVED BY![signature]by J. Caldwell / 3 Nov '55
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# 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 (Afr.-Mize-Mrs-One given name, initial(s), and surname) 2. DATE OF BIRTH 3. REQUEST HO 4. DATE OF PEOVESTMr. Birch D. O'NEAL 1 June 1913 30 Mar 55& NATURE OF ACTION REQUESTED. 6. EFFECTIVE DATE 7. C. OP OTHERA. PERSONNEL (Specily whether appointment, promotion, separation, eta.) A. PROPOSED: ITGAL AUTHORITYReassignment 10 Apr 55& POSITION (Specify whether establish, change grade or title, etc.) 8. APPROVED:Bol & May, 1955FROM- 9. POSITION TITLE AND 10- 10-CI-CH BU 22-14Area Ops Of (Sta CH), BAF-102-14 NUMBERGS-0136.01-14 $10,000.00 p.a. & SERVICE, GRADE, AND GS-0136.53-14 $10,000.00SALARY10. ORGANIZATIONAL DUP/CI StaffDDPWH DESIGNATIONS Office of the ChiefSpecial Investigation UnitQuatomala City, Guatemala 11. HEADQUARTERS Washington, D.C.XXFIELD 12. FIELD OR DEPARTMENTAL FIELD XXX DEPARTMENTALDEPARTMENTALA. REMARKS (Use roverse if nocontary)Please transfer all leave and pay records from unvouchered to vouchered. Verbal concurrence for wh by Phil Bowers 1 April 55B. REQUESTED BY (Name and tille) D. REQUEST APPROVED BYS. Herman Horton, Dep, Chief, CI Staff Signature:C. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL (Name and telephone extension) Title: Admin Of.Howard F. Clifford, 2351 hop Chief, CI Staff13. VI. ILRAN PRIECRENCE 14 POSITION CLASIFICATION ACTIONNONE WWII OTHER SPT. 10 PINT NEW VICE I. A. REAL.xDIGAD OTHER SD:DI15 10 17. APPROPRIATION 18. SUBJECT TO CS 19. DATE OF APPOINT- 20. LEGAL RESIDENCESEX RACE FROM: 6-3560-55-058 RETIRE MLINE ACT MENT AFFIDAVITS CLAIMED PROVEDMW TO: 5-2705-27 (YL-㎡) (ACCESSIONS ONLY) STATE: Ga,21. STANDARD FORM DO REMARKS![date o.k clifford m.r. 4/29/55]cone 4/18/5522. CLEARANCLS INITIAL OR SIGNATURE DATE REMARKS:A.B. CLIL. OR POS CONTROL Bf 4/26/55C. CLASSIFICATION ✓ 4.7-55 FI CAC CORVICE BOARDD. PLACEMENT OR EMPL. D'TE: APR 5 1955E.F. APPROVED BY![signature]16-57325-36
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SECRET# APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIPin the CAREER STAFF of the## CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY![seal of central intelligence agency]To the Director of Central IntelligenceSir:I submit herewith my application for membership in the Career Staff of the Central Intelligence Agency.as defined below:"The Career Staff of the Central Intelligence Agency is a group of carefully selected and trained individuals who accept an obligation to devote themselves to the needs of the Agency, and who intend to make a career with the Agency."In accordance with this definition, I desire to devote myself to the faithful performance of duty in the Central Intelligence Agency, and I accept the obligations and conditions of that service which are determined to be essential to the furtherance of its mission.I am aware of the many restrictions necessarily placed upon me by virtue of the security requirements inherent in my employment by the Central Intelligence Agency. I am also aware that as a member of the Career Staff, it will be my obligation to serve anywhere and at any time and for any kind of duty as determined by the needs of the Agency, and I have been assured that in order to carry out this policy, full consideration will be given to my particular capabilities, interests, and personal circumstances. By virtue of this application for membership and upon my acceptance in the Career Staff, I am assured that, with continuing satisfactory work performance and conduct on my part, just and equitable attention will be accorded my personal progress during my tenure in the Career Staff. I am also assured that, on my satisfactory completion of any assignments, I will be offered reassignments which are compatible insofar as possible with my abilities and career interests, and that I shall be entitled to the benefits now available or to be made available in the future to members of the Career Staff of the Central Intelligence Agency.MEMBERSHIP IN THE CAREER STAFF OFTHE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCYAPPROVED, TO TAKE EFFECT 1 JUL 1954FOR THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE:![signature]Birch D. O’Neal(Signature)18 October 1954(Date)EXECUTIVE DIRECTORTHE CIA SELECTION BOARD![signature]SECRET
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Special Assistant, IntelligenceDepartment of StateSUBJECT: O'NEAL, Birch DilworthTransmission of Affidavit for Leave PurposesFormsREFERENCE: Memorandum for Mr. W. Park Armstrong, Jr.from this office, subject, O'NEAL, BirchDilworth, Request for Appointment in theForeign Service dated 1 October 1951Attached hereto is original of affidavit for leave purposesform, marked #1, which was completed by subject at his post,American Embassy, Guatemala City, Guatemala, and forwarded tothis office for transmission to the Department of State. Thisaction has been taken in the interest of security, so that subject'sconnection with this Agency will not appear in the Embassy's admin-istrative files. There is also attached, for informational purposesonly, the original of the copy which has been filed with the Embassy,marked #2, which does not show any CIA employment.LYNN B. KIRKPATRICKAssistant DirectorAttachments: a. Affidavit for Leave Purposes form #1b. Affidavit for Leave Purposes form #2![handwritten date 25 June 52]
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# SECRETSecurity Information7 May 1952MEMORANDUM FOR: Liaison ControlAttention: Col. GaynorSUBJECT: Transmission of Affidavit forms -Birch D. O'NEALIt is requested that the attached memorandum be sent to the Department of State, without delay, in order to prevent the Department from communicating with the Embassy at Guatemala City, regarding the leave status of this employee and thereby jeopardizing his security. There has already been some delay while your office determined whether or not this procedure was in accordance with Integration policy.![signature of J. Caldwell King]J. Caldwell KingChief, WHAttachment: Memorandum for Department of StateOrig & 5 copies# SECRETSecurity Information
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# DEPARTMENT OF STATEWASHINGTONFileDecember 4,1951Central Intelligence Agency,Washington, D.C.Gentlemen:In accordance with the provisions of Chapter RI-35 of the Federal Personnel Manual, it is requested that the official personnel file and leave record of Birch Dilworth O'Neal,Legal Liaison Officer who e.o.d. December 3,1951 with this agency, date of birth June 1,1913 employed by your agency from December, 1949 to 1951 at Washington, be forwarded to the following D.C. address at the earliest practicable date:Department of State,Division of Foreign Service Personnel Records,Room600-A, SA-12,Washington 25. D. C.Very truly yours,Howard MaceChief, Field Operations BranchDivision of Foreign Service PersonnelPER:FP: nn
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Form FS-349O'Neal, Birch D. June 1, 1913 Nov. 27, 1951Indefinite Appointment BO 10180 12/3/5124PL 724 79thFSS12/3/51Political OfficerAttacheGuatemala CityFSS-3 $84812A 5011GT-20IndefMale Married-2 GeorgiaItems: a, b, c, d, 1(61a)Standard Forms 85 and 87 executed 12/3/51Dependents: Birch Dilworth O'Neal, Jr., son, dob 7/16/47Melinda Pauly O'Neal, daughter 6/12/50Frances Paul O'Neal - wifeAuthorize travel for appointee from Washington, D. C. to Guatemala City. Family direct from Washington, D. C. to Guatemala City.Shipment of effects from Washington, D. C. and Bainbridge, Georgia to Guatemala City.No reserge status.
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SECRET1 October 1951MEMORANDUM FOR: THE SECRETARY OF STATEATTENTION: Mr. W. Park Armstrong. Jr.SUBJECT: O'NEAL, Birch Dilworth, Request forAppointment in the Foreign ServiceENCLOSURE: a. Application Forms DSP-34b. Medical Forms 88 and 89c. Occupational History Supplement1. It is requested that Mr. Birch Dilworth O'Neal be appointed in the Foreign Service with the title of First Secretary, FSR-3, $8,330.00, for duty in the American Embassy at Guatemala City, Guatemala. Mr. O'Neal will receive front CIA a basic salary of $8,800.00 per annum.2.  Mr. O'Neal, who is 38 years of age, received his A.B. and LL.B. Degrees from the University of Georgia. He has had approximately thirteen years experience as an attorney, investigator, and intelligence officer in Government service. From September 1942 to August 1943 he was Legal Attache in Bogota, where he was responsible for all FBI activities in Colombia. From August 1943 to December 1944 he was Civil Attache in Mexico City, Mexico, where he was responsible for all FBI activities in Mexico, having under his supervision more than fifty special agents of the FBI. From March 1947 to December 1949 he served as Attache in Caracas, Venezuela, where he was CSO station chief, having as his responsibility all CLA activities in Venezuela. Since December 1949 Mr. C'Neal has served in a very responsible position at CIA headquarters in Washington, in which position he has represented the Director of Central Intelligence in liaison with all other Government agencies in connection with all matters relating to aliens of interest to CIA. It is believed that Mr. O'Neal possesses the professional qualifications for the duties planned for him and, in addition, has the cultural qualifications required of an American representative serving abroad.SECRET
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Memorandum for: The Secretary of State - 23. A commissioned title as First Secretary is requested for Mr. O'Neal in order that he may be enabled to carry out his duties in a secure and efficient manner. The use of a commissioned title in this instance, which has been discussed at length with appropriate offices of ARA, is believed necessary in order to make possible the appearance of a complete break between Mr. O'Neal and the previous OSO station chief, and in order to provide him with adequate cover which will integrate him completely into the Embassy in a country whose present Governinent is noticeably hostile and vigilant with regard to American intelligence activities. It is proposed that Mr. O'Neal will serve in the Political Section of the Einbassy. He will replace Mr. Collins D. Almon, who returned to the United States in March 1951.4. The proposed biography for Mr. O'Neal will be forwarded at a later date.5. It is requested that subject arrive at his destination on or about 15 November 1951.FOR THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE:/s/ Harry W. Litde, Jr.LYMAN B. KIRKPATRICKActing Assistant DirectorWH/WMW/capDistribution: Orig & One to Addresseecc: OS/PDC,LCOWH Front Office FilesWH Admin OfficeSECRET
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# PERSON. ACTION REQUESTBiris 10-24-57.REGISTER NO.2472 10/3/51NAMEO'IFAL, Birch D.REQUESTED EFFECTIVE DATE21 Oct 1951NATURE OF ACTIONWHEN LEAVING (WACHFAFD)Resignation *LAST WORKING DAYTITLEFROMIntelligence OfficerEMPLOYEE'S SIGNATUREBirch D. O'Neal(Chief, Alien Affairs) 03-11GRADE AND SALARYGS-14, $8,330.00 per annum (130)OFFICEDIVISIONI&O Inspection & Security StaffBRANCH AND SECTIONAlien Affairs BranchOFFICIAL STATIONSecurity Central StaffWashington, D.C.DEPARTMENT: [X]FIELD [ ]DEPARTMENTAL [ ]FIELD [ ]REMARKS:* To accept other employment.Please transfer leave to unvouchered funds.for ACNI:RECOMMENDED:6 August 1951SIGNATURE (OF OTHER CHIEF, DIVISION CHIEF, OR ADM. OTHER)(DATE)FOR USE OF PERSONNEL ONLYPLACEMENTDATE QUALIFICATIONS APPROVEDTRANSACTIONS AND RECORDS2723900APPROPRIATION:ALLOTMENT:7101C. S. C. AUTHORITY:Schedule A.6.116(A)CLEARANCE REQUESTEDCLEARANCE APPROVEDDATE SIGNATUREDATETYPEDATETYPE10-24-57 J.N. MeierPERSONNEL RELATIONSDATESIGNATURECLASSIFICATIONDATE APPROVED10.14 57W.E. Donald FunderhideBUREAU NO.C. S. C. NO.6-9-50APPROVALSSUBJECT TO SECURITY CLEARANCE5625REALDATESIGNATURE OF EXECUTIVENEWVICE [✓]L. A.DATESIGNATURESIGNATURE OF DIVISION CHIEFEFFECTIVE DATE9/5/51J. C. KincaideFORM NO. 37-3U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 16-62655-5Joseph B. RoperJUL 195010-23-4
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COPYWillis SmithOscar LeachJohn H. Anderson, Jr.J. K. Dorsett, Jr.Willis Smith, Jr.SMITH, LEACH & ANDEROONLawyersSecurity rank buildingRaleigh, Forth CarolinaSeptember 26, 1951Arch is. O'Neal4703 Crescent Stroot, N. W.Washington 16, D. C.Dear Fr. OlicalsSeveral dayn aro 1 had a call from your agency advising me that an oxisting vacancy must be filled by November 1, and that a definite commitment was necessary by October 1. Actually I had intended to be in Washington durim the early part of Soptenter for a hurther talk with you, but two court trials havo prevented this.If convenient to you, I would like to see you in Washington this coming Monday morning, October 1. If that day happens to be inconvenient, please telegraph or telephone mo collect. I will assume ti:is timo to be agreeable unless I hear to the contrary.I certainly appreciate the necessity for a positive corrnitment on my part, and will be prepad to Ive a definite answer when I am in dashington. Since our talk last June, quite a few personal complications have arison, which i have been attempting to resolve.With kind personal roards,Sincerely yours,/s/ J. Y.. Lorsett, Jr.JKDjr/hMr. Dorsett conferred with the writer and Col. Sheffield Awards on 1 October. He was still in a position of not being able to state that ho would enter on duty on 1 November 1951. He mentioned various personal reasons and the necessity of conferrin with his father-in-law Sonator Willis Smith. He later called me at my home at 9:00 P:: 1 October 1951 and statea he could not enter on duty 1 November 1951, ut he continued to be interested in the job and would probably te in contact with Col. Falwards in the spring of 19:52 to determine if there contimed to be a vacancy in which he could be placed./s/ Arch. OmealAlien Affairs Omicer18-502 October 1951