Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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CONFIDENTIALSUBJECT: (AIUO) Possible Illegal Destruction of Records7. (AIUO) I then noticed that the destruction authorization form 141b (exhibit C) listed the RCS as 10-84 and the Item Number as 29B. Referring to the newer version of the RCS I found that this schedule and item number also allow for the lawful destruction of these temporary records. Please see the highlighted text of exhibit F.8. (AIUO) At this juncture, I reviewed the material and noticed a note on exhibit D that stated, “IG 37/77 Lonnquist (Kennedy Assassination) destroyed on 5/1/95 by S.K.".9. (AIUO) Please see the attached JFK Assassination Act (exhibit G), para (a) (1) thru (6). In short, this law was enacted in 1992 and these records were destroyed in 1995. The fact the records were scheduled as temporary and then destroyed according to Agency regulations does not override Public Law 102-526, the JFK Assassination Act.10. (AIUO) I found three entries in Textware on Lonnquist. Two pertain to nothing of interest in this case; however the third entry states, "allegations regarding the Lee Harvey Oswald file" (see the highlighted text of exhibit H).11. (AIUO) In May 1997, I told the JFK Assassination Review Board (ARB) in an informal hearing, that OIG had no knowledge or record of any JFK records under OIG's perview being destroyed. This was during discussions at the table, and not one of the listed questions for the OIG/IMO to answer.12. (AIUO) My plan is to contact the DCI/IMO, enlist his assistance in notifying the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and the ARB that records pertaining to the JFK Assassination were inadvertently destroyed and explain in detail the events surrounding the discovery and what steps have been taken to prevent this from happening again.13. (AIUO) I personally doubt that there was anything of value to the ARB in the Lonnquist case file, but because LHO is referenced it is considered a JFK ARB file, and by law I have to report its destruction to NARA and the ARB.CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIALSUBJECT: (AIUO) Possible Illegal Destruction of Records14. (AIUO) Any adjudicative action against me or the Agency will be the decision of the ARB.![Signature of Jerry N. Owens]Jerry N. Owens (C)Distribution:Orig - addressees1 cy - IMO FileCONFIDENTIAL
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# Exhibit A![photo of a file folder]
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# RECORDS RETIREMENT REQUESTSubmit original and 4 copies to Records Center. Two copies will be returned to the originating office. Additional copies may be prepared as indicated by your RAO.**TO:**CHIEF, AGENCYRECORDS CENTER**FROM:** (Office) DIV/BRANCH/SECTIONDCI/OIGROOM 6E19 BUILDING HQS EXTENSION 5733**JOB NO. ASSIGNED BY RECORDS CENTER**80-01770RFor Reference Service on Records Transferred to Storage Complete Form 490 and Refer to Above Job Number.**DATE**20 November 1980Barbara BaskervilleAPPLICATION IS MADE FOR RETIREMENT OF THE RECORDS DESCRIBED BELOWDESCRIPTION OF FILE SERIES (Use description in Records Control Schedule and inclusive dates.) IF NECESSARY TO LIST RECORDS. USE FORM NO. 140A. RECORDS SHELF LIST (Check appropriate box below.)Individual Case Files- Consists of documents accumulated in investigating complaints, suggestions, or problems of individuals which are brought to the attention of the IG. Filed numerically by case number. Potential cases filed alphabetically.Case No. 1/77 thru 167/77(1 Jan77 thru 31 Jan77)Case No. 81/76 and GG 69/78SHELF LIST ATTACHEDSCHEDULE NO.07-76ITEM(S) NO.3 BSHELF LIST. INCLUDED IN TRANSFERCLASSIFICATION/CODEWORD OF RECORDSThrough SECRETPART 11 (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER)RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF RECORDS (If no restrictions write "None")IG ONLYDATE20 November 1980Barbara BaskervillePART 111 A (TO BE COMPLETED BY RECORDS CENTER)INSTRUCTION: Use Job and Box Numbers for reference until records are processed into archival arrangement.DISPOSITION OF THE RECORDS DESCRIBED HEREON HAS BEEN MADE AS FOLLOWS:AUTHORIZATION:WHOLE JOB DISPOSITION PARTIAL JOB DISPOSITIONDESTROYED DESTROYED-BOX NOS.TRANSFERRED TO: TRANSFERRED-BOX NOS.TO:SEE ATTACHMENT(S) SEE REMARKS ON BACKDATE DISPOSITION JOB NO. SIGNATURE CHIEF, DISPOSITION, AGENCY RECORDS CENTERPART 111 B (TO BE COMPLETED BY ARCHIVES)RUCTION: Refer to records by subject and date after records have been processed into archival arrangement.PROCESSED INTO ARCHIVAL ARRANGEMENT SIGNATURE (Chief. Agency Archives)USE PREVIOUS EDITIONSSECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLASSIFIED
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13-00000UNCLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL SECRETPART 111 C (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE RECORDS CENTER) (CONTINUED)REFERENCE ACTIVITY| YEAR | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | TOTAL || ---- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ----- ||      |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |       ||      |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |       ||      |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |       ||      |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |       ||      |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |       ||      |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |       || JOB NO.      | AREA    | STORAGE LOCATION || ------------ | ------- | ---------------- || IG 80-01770R | IG ONLY | ROW   SPACE      || OFFICE       | DIVISION | DISPOSAL ACTIVITY                | FOLD HERE || ------------ | -------- | -------------------------------- | --------- || 80-01770R IG |          | BRANCH   SECTION   DISPOSAL DATE |           || AUTHORITY FOR DISPOSAL             |     || ---------------------------------- | --- || SCHEDULE NO. (or List) PAGE   ITEM |     || 776 . 3B                           |     |REMARKSRECEIPT PROCESSING| CUBIC FEET | NO. OF CONTAINERS | TYPE OF CONTAINERS | DATE RECEIVED | RECEIVED BY     || ---------- | ----------------- | ------------------ | ------------- | --------------- || 6          | 6                 | RC                 | 13 Jan 1981   | (EULIS J. SMITH |SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLASSIFIED
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Exhibit B![scan of a document]
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# 13-00000UNCL FIEDREPORT NO. R20A0601 ARCHIVES RECORDS CENTER SHELF LIST AS OF 8100 12SECTION DISA CLASS CLASS-BY JSU 0JOB NO. RCS OPI DIV BRANCH FOLDER TITLE ST DTE END DIE FS480-0177OR 07-76 07 DCI OIG PERM010177 311277 0BOX FLD ITEM RES FILE NO. MED010177 311277 00001 001 0038 Y CASE NO. 1/77-23-35/77 010177 311277 00002 001 0038 Y CASE NO. 36/77-41/77; 43-55/77 VOL. I-VOL. III PART 30003 001 003B Y CASE NO. 55/77 VOL. III PART 4 VOL. III PT. 7 THRU 84/77 010177 311277 00004 001 00ЗВ Y CASE NO. 85/77 THRU 121/77 AND CASE NO. 69/78(9 ENVELOPES)0005 001 003B Y CASE NO. 122/77: 123/77: 126/77 THRU 160/77.... 010177 311277 00006 001 0038 CASE NO. 161/77 THRU 167/77, POTENTIAL CASES-A-Z 010177 311277 0UNCLASSIFIED PAGE NO.0001card Center will unly& back CritiKE BOX... Connot puif by specific case'tt.Pls note Box 5 does not contain 126/17 thru 160/77 consecutively.Following must be filed elsewhere:141/77148/77149/17151/17153/17157/17158/17> [Figure] A handwritten annotation says "Moore, Edam & II, Destroyed file, S. Kesler 3/1/95"
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13-00000Exhibit C
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# REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO DESTROY RECORDS IN AARCTO : Archives and Records Center, ISAS/DDATHRU: Component Records Management Officer1. DISPOSITION JOB NO. (Assigned by AARC)93-8-26FROM: Archives and Records Center, ISAS/DDA2. DATE PREPARED1-28-91THE RECORDS IDENTIFIED BELOW ARE SCHEDULED FOR IMMEDIATE DESTRUCTION. AUTHORIZATION IS REQUESTED TO DESTROY THE RECORDS AS SCHEDULED. IF AUTHORIZATION IS DENIED, REVISED DISPOSITION INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE PROVIDED TO RECORDS ADMINISTRATION BRANCH, ISAS.## IDENTIFICATION OF RECORDS3. OFFICEDCIIOIGOPI # 74. SCHEDULE NO. 5. ITEM NUMBERS10-84 2986. ACCESSION JOB NOS.80-1770R7. BOX NUMBERSBoxes1-66 CU. Ft8. REMARKSJob Due for Destruction 1 Feb 1991CONTINUED ON SEPARATE PAGE## AUTHORIZATION TO DESTROY RECORDSRETAIN ALLRETAIN PARTIALQUESTIONABLEDESTROY ALL9. TYPED NAME AND SIGNATURE OF CUSTODIAN OF RECORDSKathy R. LedererKathy R. Lederer10. TYPED NAME AND SIGNATURE OF COMPONENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER.Kathy R. LedererKathy R. LedererEXTENSION DATE75565 12/4/92EXTENSION DATE75565 12/4/921 RMO ATTACH COPY OF FORM 140, RECORDS RETIREMENT REQUEST, AND PROVIDE JUSTIFICATION FOR CONTINUED RETENTION OF RECORDS UNDER SECTION 8 ABOVE. ALSO PROVIDE PROPOSED NEW DISPOSITION INSTRUCTIONS. FORWARD TO RAB THRU DIRECTORATE RMO.2 RMO ATTACH COPY OF FORM 140A, SHELF LIST, ANNOTATED TO SHOW WHICH RECORDS ARE TO BE RETAINED. IF FORM 140 A IS NOT AVAILABLE PROVIDE DETAILED DESCRIPTION, BY BOX AND FOLDER NUMBER, OF THE RECORDS TO BE RETAINED. RECORDS NOT INDICATED FOR RETENTION ARE AUTHORIZED FOR IMMEDIATE DESTRUCTION.3 RMO PREPARE FORM 141C, REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RETAIN OR DESTROY QUESTIONABLE RECORDS, FOR RECORDS THAT MAY BE SUBJECT TO ACTUAL OR IMPENDING LEGAL OR INVESTIGATIVE REQUIREMENTS. FORWARD WITH THIS FORM TO RAB THROUGH DIRECTORATE RMO.FOR AARC USE ONLYDESTROYEDPARTIAL JOB (Box Nos.)COMPLETE JOBPARTIAL JOB (Box Nos.)COMPLETE JOBTRANSFERREDTO:PER 14/BOP/IMOREMARKSNO BOXES REMAIN AT RECORDS CENTER1/5/93
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13-00000Exhibit D![Image of a Exhibit D tab]
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Kathy16 Sept 92Job # 80-01770R has been reviewed for destruction of 10 year old & older info. The following Cases have been removed & should be noted on the retirement listing as having been pulled from the job - held in DIG until they are removed from the Oge Retention list:|                   |                 || ----------------- | --------------- || IG 167/77         | Box 6 Kovich    || IG 50/77          | Golitsyn        || IG No#            | Agee (A-C) file || IG No # Destroyed | Moore (m-file)  || IG 6/77           | Horne           || IG 37/77          | Lonquist        |If you have any question let me know![Signature of Susan K Miller]
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13-00000Exhibit E
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# 13-00000Exhibit F![image]
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OLD SCHEDULEAND ITEM NO(S).NEWITEMNO.FILES IDENTIFICATIONCLASSIFICATIONSECRETVOLUMEDISPOSITION INSTRUCTIONS27b. Emergency planning reports files. Agencyreports of operations tests, consistingof consolidated or comprehensive reportsreflecting Agency-wide results of testsconducted under emergency plans.(1980 to present)32/30PERMANENT. Cut off at end of eachcalendar year, hold in current filesarea for 2 years, then transfer toAARC. (Deviates from GRS 18-30)8-76Item 3a28CIA Legislation Files.60/12PERMANENT. When bill is enacted intolaw, screen and destroy duplicates andtransitory material, then transferremainder to AARC.Consist of Agency legislation prior to itsenactment into law. Proposed amendments toAgency Bills, background information andother related material. Serves as areference to new and proposed legislationaffecting the Agency. Filed numerically bycategory. (1961 to present)29ITEM 29 DISCONTINUED JAN. 93.NEW SYSTEM OF RECORDS ESTABLISHEDPER HR 7R 7-6.CHANGE 1, RCS 10-84, APRIL 1993.APPROVED: Charles W. Cooper 7/29/93(Chief, IMB/PRD) DateRECORDS CONTROL SCHEDULECONTINUATION SHEETCLASSIFICATIONSECRET44
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j. Financial Disclosure Reports including Form 2630, for individuals filing according to Executive Order 11222. (OP/SIS maintains and is the office of record for SF 278.)k. Time and Attendance Reports including reports from ELECTAS, ETAR, etc. Copies held at component level by T&A clerks.Records relating to grievances raised by employees, except EEO complaints. These case files include employee "Grievance Record" which initiates the grievance and states the nature of grievance, statement of witnesses, circumstances that caused grievance, reports of interviews and hearings examiner's findings and recommendations, employee withdrawal, and final resolution of grievance, (may include Forms 4437, 4437a & b, 4438, 4439, and 4440). filed by employee name. (published in the Federal Register, CIA-15, Notification of Systems of Records, Privacy Act of 1974. The Federal Register must be amended if this system is changed or discontinued.TEMPORARY. Destroy when 6 years old or no longer needed in an ongoing investigation, whichever is later. (Complies with GRS 1-25a(2))Item 9j--Approved: Eldon Hatch, 6Oct86C/IRMD/OIS (DATE)TEMPORARY. Destroy 6 years after cutoff. Cut off at end of calendar year, hold for 4 years, then destroy (Complies with GRS 2, Item 3a).Item 9k added to clarify disposition RCS 00-84, Change 4, June 1991.APPROVED: George D. Darnell 7Jun91(Chief, IMD/OIT) (DATE)Updated/changed 5/15/97@07:16:43For Mike Nicewarner, T&A RecordsDISPOSITION is 6yrs NOW.
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13-00000Exhibit G
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# 13-00000Exhibit H
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# Names thru 1986Name: LONNOUIST Gary M.Component: DA OCType: 37/77Complaint: Allegations regarding Les Harvey OSWALD file.Referred to IG by:Date Opened: 29 March 1977Date Opened mm/dd/yy:Date Closed: 31 May 1977Date Closed mm/dd/yy:Inspectors:Category:Spec Cons:Action:Was lower resolution possible?:Was grievant satisfied?:Case Referred to:Report Sent to:Did OGC refer case to DOJ?:Did DOJ decide to prosecute?:Record Center Job Number: 80-01770RBox: 2Comments:
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# 13-00000Wantes thru 1936Name: MORRISON: LangdonComponent: DS&T OTS, On assignment to DO SE MoscoType: IG 21/86Complaint: Allegation of misconduct. Possible unauthorized outside activity atMoscow Station. Misuse of Station OTS supplies for own financia19 gain.Referred to IG by:Date Opened: 17 October 1936Date Opened.mm/dd/yy: 10/17/86Date Closed: 12 December 1986Date Closed.mm/dd/yy: 12/12/86Inspectors: NealCategory: CRIMINAL & PROHIBITED ACTS, Conflict of Interest, Theft & MisuseSpec Cons: CROSS REF: ·LONNOUIST Gary OGILVIE JeffAction:Was lower resolution possible?:Was grievant satisfied?:Case Referred to:Report Sent to:Did OGC refer case to DOJ?:Did DOJ decide to prosecute?:Record Center Job Number: 89B01070PBox: 2Comments:
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# 13-00000Names thru 1986Name: LONNOUIST GaryComponent:Type: IG 21/86Complaint: CROSS REF: MORRISON Langdon OGILVIE JeffReferred to IG by:Date Opened:Date Opened.mm/dd/yy:«/»«/Date Closed:Date Closed mm/dd/yy://wwInspectors:Category:Spec Cons:Action:Was lower resolution possible?:Was grievant satisfied?:Case Referred to:Report Sent to:Did OGC refer case to DOJ?:Did DOJ decide to prosecute?:Record Center Job Number:Box:Comments:
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2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992SECRETSUBJECT: Pending ARRB (JFK Board) Issues11. (S) LITAMIL-9 was a CIA penetration of the Cuban Embassy. Unfortunately, his identity was indirectly and inadvertently released in 1993 and, as a result, he was identified in true name as a CIA agent in John Newman's book, *Oswald and the CIA*. As of 1993, LITAMIL-9 was still alive and living in Mexico City with family in Cuba. To date, the ARRB Board has agreed to protect his identity and crypt and delay the release of his 201 file until the Agency could make some judgments about the potential damage created by the release on additional documents with his name/crypt in them. That will now occur at the May meeting of the Board. It is, however, unlikely that the Board would agree to delay release until 2017 although there is precedent for delaying release of records on individuals for shorter periods or until death.ISSUE 6 -- Richard Gibson (CIA Asset)12. (S) Richard Gibson, who presently lives in England, is a left wing journalist who was associated with the Fair Play For Cuba Committee (FPFCC), an entity to which Oswald wrote letters and claimed to be a member. Gibson did not become an Agency asset until *after* the assassination; however, he had been of interest to the FBI when he headed the FPFCC. Unfortunately, a combination of previous releases led to press reports in 1994/1995 about his relationship with the CIA. At that time, CIA officers were dispatched to advise him about the possible compromise and promise him the very best attempt at protecting the relationship.13. (S) Since then, the ARRB has agreed to delay the release of any additional information until the Agency and FBI had determined the full extent of the files on Gibson and the potential damage. The issue is scheduled for ARRB action at the May meeting and our objective is to release Gibson's role in the JFK assassination story while protecting his relationship with the Agency; however, the FBI has a four volume file which covers both FBI interest and Gibson's relationship with the Agency. We will be working in detail with the ARRB staff and the FBI on this approach.- 5 -SECRET
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13-00000SECRETSUBJECT: Pending ARRB (JFK Board) Issues## ISSUE 7 -- Certain Files of CIA Officials14. (S) This is a major request encompassing "... the office files of the individual occupying the following positions during the period 1959-1964."*   The Office of Deputy Director of Central Intelligence    *   General Charles Cabell, 1953-1962    *   General Marshall Carter, 1962-1965*   The Office of the Deputy Director for Plans    *   Richard Bissell, 1958-1965    *   Richard Helms, 1962-1965*   The chronological files of C. Tracy Barnes, 1959-1964*   Office of General Counsel, Lawrence Houston, 1959-1964*   Operational Diaries of William Harvey, 1962-1963.This request will by its very breadth require significant time on the part of the directorate (and DCI) IROS. While it may appear overly broad, we have developed a methodology with the ARRB staff which provides the access required by the Board but guarantees that their review is focused. In sum, we work from shelf lists to narrow the selection and then conduct file review sessions with the ARRB staff; if material requested is particularly sensitive, access can be limited to the ARRB Executive Director or members of the Board. This effort will continue for some time.## Conclusion15. (AIUO) At the present time, 32 persons are involved in the JFK records review and we anticipate that this level of effort will increase to 37 by May and to 40 thereafter as we near the statutory end of the Board (30 September 1998). However, even if the Board is not extended (and it has been extended previously), there are statutory tasks for CIA which will extend 12-18 months beyond the end of the Board's existence. Your continued support is critical.Lee S. Strickland- 6 -SECRET
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13-00000SECRETSUBJECT: Pending ARRB (JFK Board) Issues- 7 -SECRET
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SECRETCL BY: 0611637CL REASON: Section 1.5 CDECL ON: X1DRV FRM: HUM 4-8215 May 1998MEMORANDUM FOR:Lee S. Strickland @ DAFredrick C. Wickham @ DOWilliam H. McNair @ DOBecky L. Rant @ DATeresa Wilcox @ DSTMaryLou CummingsBarbara T. BluferFROM:J. Barry HarrelsonJFK Project OfficerOFFICE:OIM/HRPSUBJECT:ARRB Meeting 13 May 1998 -- ResultsREFERENCE:Lotus note dated 8 May -- ARRB Meeting 12-13 May 1998The JFK Board addressed six Agency issues at the 13 May meeting. The Agency's proposals prevailed in four of the six issues and one issue was tabled for further discussion. The Board made the following determinations:1) Alias Documentation and Accommodation Addresses:accepted our proposal to postpone release of specific information until 2017 and use generic substitute language.2) LITAMIL-9 (CIA penetration of Cuban Embassy in Mexico City/considered a "key player" in the Oswald-Mexico City story):agreed to continue to protect the full crypt and delay the release of additional documents (201 file) until his death. They set an annual review date on the documents; the Agency will need to advise NARA annually on his status.(3) Richard Gibson (member of Fair Play for Cuba Committee during early 60's/considered a "key player in Oswald's story/Agency asset beginning in 1965]:agreed protect Gibson's relationship with the Agency and designated Agency and FBI files and documents outside the JFK collection window, 1960-64, as NBRs (not believed relevant).4) AMTRUNK Assets [AMTRUNK was an early 1960's anti-Cuban operation; most of the details of the operation including crypts have been previously released]:SECRET
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SECRETagreed to protect true name and 201 file numbers of assets not previously released.5) Mark Lane Item [extract from foreign document]:postponed until 4 June meeting; board would like have a member or its staff confirm the existence of the document and ensure that it contains no other JFK assassination related information.6) Carlos Tepedino [CIA asset/ key figure in AMLASH-Cubela plot to kill Castro/true name and role in story has been publicly known for years):voted to release his name in the 1967 IG Report on Plots Against Castro and other JFK collection documentsThe Stone/Golitsyn issue was pulled from the agencd and will be addressed at the next meeting (4 June).This was a very successful meeting from the Agency's perspective. The loss on Tepedino was not unexpected. Given what is in the public domain, the Agency has not been able to make a persuasive argument to protect his name in the three years Tepedino has been at issue. Thanks to all who assisted in preparing for the meeting, and especially to Steve White and Dick Kinsman who prepared the issue and talking point papers that carried the day.CC:SECRET
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# Report to the PresidentJune 1975Report to the Presidentby theCOMMISSION ONCIA ACTIVITIES WITHINTHE UNITED STATES![US Coat of Arms]
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# Recommendation (27)In accordance with its present guidelines, the CIA should not again engage in the testing of drugs on unsuspecting persons.# Recommendation (28)Testing of equipment for monitoring conservations should not involve unsuspecting persons living within the United States.# B. Other Selected Activities of the Science and Technology Directorate## 1. The Manufacture and Use of DocumentsThe Agency maintains a capability for producing and providing to its agents and operatives a wide range of "alias" credentials. Most such documents purport to be of foreign origin. Some, however, are documents ordinarily issued by other branches of the U.S. government or by private United States businesses and organizations.Among the United States "alias" documents furnished from time to time to Agency personnel and operatives are Social Security cards, bank cards, professional cards, club cards, alumni association cards and library cards. The Agency has recently stopped producing alias driver's licenses, credit cards and birth certificates, unless needed in a particularly sensitive operation and approved in advance by the Deputy Director of Operations.While the Agency does not produce false United States passports, it has in the past altered a few by the addition of entries to evidence travel which had not actually occurred.The purpose of alias documents is to facilitate cover during CIA operations. These documents are not "backstopped," i.e., manufactured with the consent and knowledge of the company or organization whose card is being manufactured. They are useful only as flash identification. Only the Social Security Administration has been told that the Agency is manufacturing its cards.The Commission found no evidence that any Agency employee has ever used false documentation of this kind to his personal advantage.# ConclusionsAlias credentials are necessary to facilitate CIA covert operations overseas, but the strictest controls and accountability must be main-