Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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13-00000FileCIA HISTORICAL REVIEW PROGRAMRELEASE IN FULL 1998Noael, Gordon 05-526113NOVEL,GORDON CR 69 R075149-2437/Y M /D MEM 18APR69 OPERATIONAL SUPPORT GENL/Z 2298262NOVEL, GORDON OR 70 M601153/Y M /D LST P5 06JUL70 GARRISON CASE/Z 2436576NOVEL, GORDON SR 69 S332959/Y M /D SER 2420/Z 2289130NOVEL, GORDON DUANE OR 69 R209626/Y M /D MEM 22DEC69 CIA IMPERSONATION FILE/Z 2379707-NOVEL,GORDON OR 69 M535449/Y M /D CLP 15FEB69 OPEN CITY GARRISON, JAMES/Z 2292704-
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CIA HISTORICAL REVIEW PROGRAMRELEASE IN FULL 1998Novel, Burlon 526113/N NOVEL, GORDON OR E402897-A /YM/D CLP 20SEP67 NEW ORLEANSSTATES ITEMS SHAW, CLAY L/N NOVEL,GORDON OR R101572 /YM/D CLP 12JUL67 SHERIDAN,WALTER J/N NOVEL,GORDON OR M535449 /YM/D MEM 28SEP67 P3 GARRISON,JAMES 67/N NOVEL, GORDON OR M351164-6 /YM/D CLP 26MAR67 WAS STAROSWALD,LEE: HARVEY/N NOVEL GORDON OR M535449 /YM/D CLP 22FEB68 N O STATETIMES GARRISON, JAMES/N NOVEL, GORDON OR R039094 /YM/D MEM 14AUG68 P2 GUGAS,CHRIS5261132228565 68
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# 13-00000CIA HISTORICAL REVIEW PROGRAM| Name as it Appears in News Media | True Name &/or akas                       | File #      | DPOB                    | Status                                              | Source                                        | Allegation                                          || -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | ----------- | ----------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- || NOVEL, Gordon                    | NOVEL, Gordon                             | 526113      |                         | No relation-ship to CIA                             | Tass-5/27/67                                  | NOVEL worked for CIA in 1961, per NOVEL's attorney. || NUTINI, Hugo                     | NUTINI, Hugo Gina aka Hugo Nutini-Paredes | 490072      | Chile 1930              | No clearance; Rude Pravo OO/C interest 8/29/65 1966 |                                               | North American spy of Chilean origin.               || MUSSINI, Hugo                    |                                           |             |                         |                                                     | FBIS Moscow broadcast, 9/23/65                | US spy in Chile, acting as scientist.               || NUTTER, G. Warren Dr.            | NUTTER, Gilbert Warren                    | 49372 (o&c) | Topeka, Kansas; 3/10/23 | Staff empl. 1951-1952; Consultant 1952-1953         | Abilene, Texas Reporter-News for CIA. 3/28/65 | Formerly Division Chief                             || ODELL, Bruce                     | ODELL, Bruce Taylor                       | 89084       | Boston, Mass. 10/30/28  | Staff empl.                                         | FBIS, Cairo broadcast 8/20/68 re AMIN trial   | CIA agent in Cairo, arrested by Egyptians.          |Comment: In the absence of positive identifying information, the above individual should, in most cases, only be considered as a probable identification with the Subject of interest.For Security Office Only: For additional information on the name as it appears in the clipping refer to OS file #535 525SO/SRS
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# SECRET8 February 1968SUBJECT: NOVEL, Gordon(See also FURR, Lloyd B.)(See also ARCACHA-SMITH, Sergio)ALLEGATION:Gordon NOVEL, former owner of a French Quarter Bar in New Orleans, was subpoenaed by GARRISON as a material witness in March 1967 but NOVEL moved to Columbus, Ohio and has avoided extradition. GARRISON charged NOVEL with burglary of the Houma Munitions Bunker in 1961 together with David FERRIE and ARCACHA-SMITH. NOVEL claimed this was a CIA operation but later his attorney denied the story.SOURCE:Numerous news items, the latest dtd in October 1967.OS INDICES RESULTS:CIA CONNECTION:NoneCIA HISTORICAL REVIEW PROGRAMRELEASE IN FULL 1998Subject's file contains newspaper clippings dating from March 1967 when GARRISON charged him with conspiracy in connection with a burglary of a munitions bunker at Houma, Louisiana in 1961 together with David FERRIE and ARCACHA-SMITH. To avoid arrest, NOVEL left New Orleans, first going to McLean, Virginia where he was given a lie detector test by Lloyd B. FURR, a private detective. (See summary on FURR). This incident tended to give credence to NOVEL's initial claim that he was working for CIA because of the Agency's proximity to McLean, Va.After NOVEL vacated his New Orleans apartment in March 1967 a letter written by him was found under the linoleum on a sink drainboard by the new tenant, a girl who turned it over to her boy friend, who gave it to a professor at a New Orleans university who in turn gave it to a reporter on the New Orleans STATES-ITEM, Hoke MAY.
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# SECRETHoke MAY was granted a Covert Security Approval in April 1958 for unwitting use by Project FJINDULGE. MAY was not to be directly employed by FJINDULGE but was to be used in connection with his position with a private firm which handled work for the Project. The letter was presumably written to a "Mr. WEISS" in CIA and referred to classified DOUBLE-CHEK activities in 1961 in which NOVEL claimed he was involved. This matter was reviewed by CI/R&A at the time the matter received publicity and it was determined that DOUBLE-CHEK was created by the Agency for the sole purpose of making payments to the widows of American flyers who participated in the Bay of Pigs. No connection with NOVEL could be established. NOVEL knew Sergio ARCACHA-SMITH who was New Orleans head of the Frente Revolucionario Democratico, an Agency created and supported anti-Castro organization. Although ARCACHA-SMITH had no Agency clearance, NOVEL could have gained an impression from him that he was employed by CIA.In October 1967 NOVEL was granted immunity from arest by GARRISON on the Houma Bunker burglary charge and returned to Louisiana to testify before the East Baton Rouge Parish Grand Jury in their probe on crime and labor troubles in the State of Louisiana.## DETAILS:The Agency had no connection with the Houma Munitions Bunker. However, an Agency training site was located at Belle Chasse, Louisiana and Colonel Thomas BURBANK, State of Louisiana Police Superintendent, was one of the Louisiana officials witting of Agency affiliation with Belle Chasse. It is noted from news items concerning NOVEL's testimony before the Louisiana Labor probers in October 1967, that Colonel BURBANK was also a witness at the same time, although, there is no mention that BURBANK and NOVEL knew each other. BURBANK testified that every Louisiana sheriff was notified to "clean up" gambling and other vice in Louisiana.
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13-00000TRANSMITTAL SLIPDATE 23 May 1967TO: R.S. RadienceROOM NO. GE-31 BUILDING HexREMARKS:Please index the attached to the file of NOVEL Lotion - # 526113 and return to undersigned.FROM: Sarah HallROOM NO. 4E-13 BUILDING Hex EXTENSION 7683FORM NO. 1 FEB 55 241 REPLACES FORM 86-8 WHICH MAY BE USED.(47)
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# INCIDENT REPORTCONFIDENTIAL(When Filled In)FROM:BUILDING SECURITY BRANCHDATE 29 April 1969TIME 2010 hoursMrs. Betty Adams,8800 Elm Co.NAME Galaway, Ohio879-8510GRADE NonAgencyOFFICE NAINCIDENT Request for Information TIME 2010 hours PLACE Galaway, OhioRe Gordon NovelSUMMARY OF INFORMATION:1. Mrs. Adams called the Agency to request employment verification of one Gordon Novel. Questioned as to her reason for the request, Mrs. Adams replied that Novel is a friend of her son, Frank Adams, Jr., age 27 and that she is looking out for her son. If Novel does in fact work for this Agency she intends to drop her investigation of him, but if he does not she will make every effort to end the friendship.2. A cursory check of available records showed no listing for Novel and Mrs. Adams was advised accordingly. She then provided, at some length, a review of her efforts to check on Novel, including contact with the FBI and Ohio police. In her investigation she has been told to have nothing to do with Novel and to stay away from him. She has also learned that he was in some way connected with the "Garrison and Kennedy trial" through Mr. Jerry Winer, an attorney in the trial. From Novel's wife, Mrs. Adams was informed that Novel works for the CIA. Hence, her call to Washington tonight.3. Mrs. Adams was again informed that Mr. Gordon Novel is not an employee of the Central Intelligence Agency. The call was then termin- ated.ACTION TAKEN:4. Later checks of BR&CD records show that a file on Gordon Novel is maintained on a permanent basis by SRS. The file number is 332-959.MICHAEL A. BELTREPORTING OFFICERROBERT H. BUCKLEYCHIEF, BUILDING SECURITY BRANCHDISTRIBUTION:ORIG: DD/SEC (PTOS)COPY: C/PHY. SDCOPY: C/PSDFILE: BSB/PHYS. SDCOPY:CONFIDENTIAL
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SENDER WILL CHECK CLASSIF ATION TOP AND BOTTOMUNCLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL SECRETOFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP| TO  | NAME AND ADDRESS | DATE    | INITIALS || --- | ---------------- | ------- | -------- || 1   | G.S.A.S          | 5-22-69 |          || 2   | Lighe            | 5/22/69 |          || 3   | Mr. Hall         | 5/22/69 |          || 4   |                  |         |          || 5   |                  |         |          || 6   |                  |         |          || ACTION      | DIRECT REPLY | PREPARE REPLY  || ----------- | ------------ | -------------- || APPROVAL    | DISPATCH     | RECOMMENDATION || COMMENT     | FILE         | RETURN         || CONCURRENCE | INFORMATION  | SIGNATURE      |Remarks:CIA HISTORICAL REVIEW PROGRAMRELEASE IN FULL 1998FOLD HERE TO RETURN TO SENDERFROM: NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NO.UNCLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL SECRETFORM NO. 237 Use previous editions1-67
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# SECRET# CIA HISTORICAL REVIEW PROGRAM# RELEASE IN FULL 199820 May 1969MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORDSUBJECT: Gordon Novel#5261131. On 20 May 1969, the Director of Security advised that he had received a call from Mr. Bienvenu, Director of Security, National Security Agency, regarding a possible impersonation by Subject. According to Mr. Bienvenu, an ex-Federal Bureau of Investigation agent, Mr. Russen 1. Aufrance, 3256 South Union Avenue, Alliance, Ohio, 44601, had called Mr. Mathison and advised that a contact of his had stated that Subject had shown a CIA credential and indicated that he was employed by the Agency. Mr. Aufrance advised he called the National Security Agency to bring this matter to the attention of the highest security officials in Washington and that if anyone wished to contact him they should call him before 5:00 p.m., this date.2. After reviewing Subject's file and confirming that Mr. Aufrance was an ex-Federal Bureau of Investigation agent, I briefed the Director of Security who requested that I call Mr. Aufrance and advise him that we were knowledgeable of Subject and that on other occasions he had inferred he was employed by CIA. In addition, that we intended to turn this information over to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for investigation since the FBI had jurisdiction on such impersonation cases.3. I later briefed Mr. Fred J. Cassidy, FBI/Liaison, who suggested that I advise Mr. Aufrance to report the information to local FBI agents. In Mr. Cassidy's presence, I called Mr. Aufrance who repeated what he had told Mr. Mathison. He also stated that Subject's wife is now separated from him and is suing him for divorce in Columbus, Ohio. She has stated that Subject is armed, carries a![GROUP Excluded from utomalle downgrading and donacaification]SECRET
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SEGRETtear gas weapon and some kind of a .22 caliber pistol, concealed as a fountain pen. She stated that Subject is leaving Columbus for Reno, Nevada, where he intends to open a gambling establishment. In further discussion with Mr. Aufrance, he indicated his source was a friend of Subject's wife and from other statements he made, it is believed that his source is Thomas F. Hughes, Jr., who was interviewed by the Chicago Field Office on 18 April 1969.4. After further discussion with Mr. Aufrance during which he indicated he was leaving for a fishing trip in Canada and would not return until Sunday, 25 May 1969, it was agreed that he would contact the local Federal Bureau of Investigation and brief them regarding Subject and that I would, meanwhile, alert FBI Headquarters/Washington, which could follow-up with the local office.5. I then provided Mr. Cassidy with all pertinent information regarding Mr. Aufrance's telephone call and all information on Subject. Mr. Cassidy will keep us advised.![signature]Arthur C. SheridanActing Deputy Director of Securityfor Personnel Security
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AUFRANCE, Russell L. (1951-55)Res: 3256 South Union Avenue, Alliance, Ohio 44601Bus: Research Associates, Incorporated, 50 South Maple, Akron, OhioRegional Manager - Investigator
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# INCIDENT REPORTCONFIDENTIAL(When Filled In)FROM: BUILDING SECURITY BRANCHMrs. Betty Adams8800 Alm Ct.NAME Galaway Ohio879-8510DATE 29 April 1969TIME 2010 hoursGRADE NonAgency OFFICE NAINCIDENT Request for Information TIME 2010 hours PLACE Galaway, OhioRe Gordon NovelSUMMARY OF INFORMATION:1. Mrs. Adams called the Agency to request employment verification of one Gordon Novel. Questioned as to her reason for the request. Mrs. Adams replied that Novel is a friend of her son, Frank Adams, Jr. age 27 and that she is looking out for her son. If Novel does in fact work for this Agency she intends to drop her investigation of him, but if he does not she will make every effort to end the friendship.2. A cursory check of available records showed no listing for Novel and Mrs. Adams was advised accordingly. She then provided, at some length, a review of her efforts to check on Novel, including contact with the FBI and Ohio police. In her investigation she has been told to have nothing to do with Novel and to stay away from him. She has also learned that he was in some way connected with the "Garrison and Kennedy trial" through Mr. Jerry Winer an attorney in the trial. From Novel's wife, Mrs. Adams was informed that Novel works for the CIA. Hence, her call to Washington tonight.3. Mrs. Adams was again informed that Mr. Gordon Novel is not an employee of the Central Intelligence Agency. The call was then termin- ated.ACTION TAKEN:4. Later checks of SR&CD records show that a file on Gordon Novel is maintained on a permanent basis by SRS. The file number is 332-959.Michael A. BeltMICHAEL A. BELTREPORTING OFFICERROBERT D. BUCKLEYCHIEF, BUILDING SECURITY BRANCHDISTRIBUTION:ORIG: DD/SEC (PTOS)COPY: C/PHY. SDCOPY: C/PSDFILE: BSB/PHYS. SDCOPY:CONFIDENTIAL
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Chicago Field Office18 April 1969MEMORANDUM FOR; HeadquartersSUBJECT:NOVEL, Gordon(Impersonation of Agency Officer)1. There is no case number. The case was generated by events that took place in the Chicago, Illinois area. No special requirement was levied by Headquarters; however, it was coordinated with Headquarters.2. At approximately 4:15 p.m., 18 March 1969, Mr. Sam SIMPSON, Chief, Domestic Contacts Service (DCS) Field Office in Chicago, Illinois, contacted the Chicago Field Office and advised that Mr. Robert FAY, Special Agent with the Chicago FBI Office, had called the DCS Office with reference to some person by the name of "Mr. ROSE" (phonetic) who purportedly represented himself as a CIA representative in some telephonic contacts with the office of Mr. Tom HUGHES, President of M. F. Hughes Oil & Coal Company, in Chicago. The "Mr. ROSE" reportedly told Mr. HUGHES' office that he was with the CIA and that it was urgent that Mr. HUGHES come tonight to Room 551, Ambassador East Hotel, Chicago, on an important matter. (Subsequently, Mr, HUGHES was identified as Mr. Thomas F. HUGHES, Jr., born 1926 in Chicago; Owner and President of the above family firm; former Owner of the Playboy Club in New Orleans, Louisiana)Agent FAY was contacted by the Chicago Field Office and he advised that nothing of value had been obtained by "Mr ROSE", therefore, the FBI had no grounds for an impersonation case and could not officially enter the case. Agent FAY said that he had instructed Mr. HUGHES to refuse the invitation to go to Room 551, Ambassador East Hotel, and that if "Mr. ROSE" called again, that Mr. HUGHES should contact Agent FAY. Agent FAY further advised the Chicago Field Office that he had verified through the front desk at the Ambassador East Hotel that a "Mr. ROSE" was a registered guest for Room 551 and that he was from the "St. Louis suburban area".
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3. At 2:00 p.m., the next day (19 March 1969), with the prior approval by and coordination with Headquarters (Mr. Tim HARRINGTON), Mr, Thomas F, HUGHES, Jr., previously mentioned, was interviewed under Agency cover at the Sage's East Restaurant, 181 East Lake Shore Drive, Chiango. The place of interview was designated by Mr. HUGHES, Sage's East is an expensive and popular eating establishment on Chicago's Gold Coast, a neighborhood of fashionable hotels, apartment houses, shops, entertainment establishments, etc.4. Mr. HUGHES' demeanor around Sage's East indicated a great deal of familiarity with the premises and personnel. Obviously, he is a regular patron with special privileges. For instance, without permission, he walked into a closed off section of the restaurant and selected a table for the interview. He then beckoned a waiter to bring two cups of coffee.5. Assistant Special Agent in Charge James E. MACKEY, Jr. conducted the interview with Mr. HUGHES.6. Mr. HUGHES is about 43 years of age and about 5'8" in height, 155/160 pounds, dark blond (or even light brown) hair, which he wears short and combed straight down. He is neat and trim, walks with confidence and agility, and appears conscious of his appearance. He was dressed in a powder blue suit, white turtle neck shirt and dark loafers. He moved around and talked with a smooth, confident, self-assured manner. Based upon his physical appearance, dress, speech and personality, he could be described as a "swinger", "jet setter", "party guy", etc. His conversation touched stylish and action-oriented restaurants, night clubs, places of ontertainment, Playboy Clubs, etc. He was very cooperative and volunteered to assist in any manner7. Mr. HUGHES said that he is President and Owner of the M.F. Hughes Oil and Coal Company, 3134 East 90th Street, Chicago, a business that dates back to his grandfather. He said that he took the business over several years ago, upon the death of his father, and built it into a successful, profitable operation. Most of his time is spent on outside sales work. He spends very little time in the office. He has a telephone in his auto and prefers to have his office screen the telephone calls before giving them to him to answer. The day-to-day internal operation of business is handled by his office staff. He believes he contributes more to his business.
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by working on the outside.8. In addition to his coal company, Mr. HUGHES stated he has various other business interests in Chicago, Florida and other parts of the United States. He is a partner in a real estate venture in the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida area. Mr, HUGHES claims a part-ownership of the Maryland Hotel in Chicago.9. Mr. HUGHES said that he is a personal friend of Mr. Hugh HEFNER, founder and operator of the Playboy Club chain. Mr. HUGHES said that for a few years in the early 1960's, he was the owner of the Playboy Club in New Orleans, Louisiana. He founded the New Orleans Playboy Club and later, disposed of it because it was unprofitable.10. Mr. HUGHES said he has been estranged from his wife for several years. She has refused to give him a divorce. The wife lives in Chicago with the children of the marriage. Mr. HUGHES said he has an apartment in the Carriage House, Chicago.11. Mr. HUGHES further said that he is "not perfect" and it is no secret that he has been involved with a lot of women over a period of years. Mr. HUGHES indicated that women seem to be attracted to him. He admitted being a "soft touch" for people in need.12. Mr. HUGHES claimed contacts with a number of important people in politics, entertainment, business, sports and society. He said he is a personal friend of entertainer Frank SINATRA. Mr. HUGHES claimed that people are always calling on him for political and business favors. These people think he can get things done.13. Mr. HUGHES said that between 3:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. on 18 March 1969, his office received telephone calls (four) from a "Mr. ROSE" on a "Mr. BARRON" calling for "Mr. ROSE", requesting that he come to Room 551, Ambassador East Hotel, for some urgent matter. On two of the calls, the caller identified himself as a CIA Representative. The above calls were taken by either his secretary (Marilyn) or his office manager (Mr. WARD).14. After the last call, Mr. HUGHES said he tried to call Agent FAY at the FBI, but he was gone for the day. Mr. HUGHES then called Room 551, above hotel, and asked "Mr. ROSE" what the matter was all about? What was so urgent? Was he with the Central Intelligence Agency? Was he with the United States Government? Mr. HUGHES said "Mr. ROSE" avoided the point blank question of whether he was with the Central Intelligence Agency, "Mr. ROSE" parried the direct question with the remark, "I said CIA". Mr. HUGHES further related that "Mr. ROSE" wasn't going to admit he was representing the Central Intelligence Agency. Than Mr. HUGHES told "Mr. ROSE" that the whole matter was so