Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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TOP SECRET, Sensitivearrangements could be made to have selected individuals meet with his appointed representative. His instructions and words could be relayed to the public by many means.As his political platform becomes more apparent within the exile groups, it may be possible to determine those willing to follow his leadership (to gain Cuban independence under his terms) or those who are unwilling to accept his leadership. The lines of controversy among exiles can be drawn more clearly. Undesirable leaders and exile groups can be eliminated from the competition through his disavowals.Eventually, a member of the resistance in Cuba may gain sufficient stature to assume or to be given the title of this imaginary leader. This, of course, will depend in large measure on individual leadership ability and the ability to "fill the boots" of this anti-Castro image.While this scheme is replete with gimmickery, its implementation could be undertaken in a relatively short period of time. Sensitivity of this scheme is such that the knowledge should be held on the tightest basis and if implemented, those proposing should not be informed. In the event the scheme is compromised, (unless knowledge is widespread) there is little need for plausible deniability; however, once used and compromised the scheme can hardly be reinstated. A major advantage is that this image can be created over a long period of time or developed rapidly without a political or economic commitment on the part of the U.S. There may be a point at which the U.S. could no longer disavow collaboration with this imaginary person. This point, however, is so distant that during any point in the intervening period it would be possible for the U.S. to disengage easily without suffering embarrassment or loss of prestige.
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# CONCLUSIONBased on a consideration of factors indicated above, it appears that the U.S. should immediately undertake to implement this proposal, determining at 30 to 60 day future intervals what additional action should be taken to improve, reduce, or change the image during the subsequent 30 or 60 day period.![signature of James K. Patchell]James K. PatchellLt Colonel, USA
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# SENSITIVE# SECRET22 May 1962MEMORANDUM FOR GENERAL LANSDALEFrom: Lt. Colonel PatchellSubject: Psychological Operations GroupFollowing is a brief "run-down" of meeting on psychological operations at State, 21 May 1962. The meetings are normally held each Monday at 1430. Attendees include: Bob Smith or Kermit Brown (USIA); Seymour Bolton (CIA); Colonel Wade Robert (DOD); Harvey Summ (Cuba Desk Officer- State); Bob Hurwitch, Dick Phillips (Public Affairs Advisor of Martin's Bureau of Inter-American Affairs - State) and Leon Curtis (Bureau of Intelligence and Research - State).Subjects discussed included:(1) Priorities of work - Cuba, Western Hemisphere, U.S. in that order.(2) Publication of document on conditions in Cuban Universities received from Cuban exile group (DRE) - CIA to check authenticity and whether document is outdated.(3) Radio SWAN - CIA studying proposed changes.(4) USIA reported three commentaries put out on Cuban Independence Day.(5) On the Armstrong Circle Theater, USIA states this "hung up" for $15,000 cost of translation. It was decided in meeting to push on to get it translated - and in the meanwhile to get Miro Cardona's speech into wide circulation.(6) State suggested that speeches in Cuba (Rodriguez, Castro, and others) within past week indicated moves away from collectivization to free enterprise and mentioned antipathy of people to idea and name of cooperatives. USIA to push on this and to prepare releases on it.# SENSITIVE# SECRETEXCLUDED FROM AUTOMATIC REGRADING: DOD DIR 5200.10DOES NOT APPLY
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TOP SECRETSENSITIVE(7) CIA to declassify the Soviet nickel contract with Cuba which exposes Soviet colonialism for wide distribution in Latin America through Embassies and USIA and for use by CIA in Cuba.(8) CIA wants more stuff in the vein of ridicule, satire, humor - to get away from invective and hit the regime and individuals - low key stuff to develop ridicule.(9) CIA to find out from refugees what appeals best, what they read, what they listen to, etc.(10) USIA and CIA to play up the March USIA survey which shows Castro's popularity in Latim America on the decline.(11) On 26th of July, State suggested cave be used to avoid discussing 26th of July movement as Commy - to clearly differentiate between original 26th of July movement and its principles and the be- trayal. CIA requested State's guidance on policy and State's help on providing material. State provided the attached and indicated that its use is within policy (I have noted some particularly hard hitting stuff - if used properly).(12) A number of important events and dates in June and July were discussed to include Caribbean Games, Peace Festival, Khrushchev Rocket statement, and Castro's "Cordillera of the Andes" statement. USIA and CIA to prepare information on these.(13) State asked CIA to prepare a catalogue of admission of failures of the Castro Regime, a list of production promises, and a report of bloc people in key positions. All were asked to bring ideas into next week's meeting to be used to exploit 26th of July to our advantage.(14) This office will be placed on distribution of minutes of the meetings.2SENSITIVESECRET
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# TOP SECRETOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON 25, D. C.1 June 1962SENSITIVEMEMORANDUM FOR GENERAL LANSDALEFrom: Lt. Col. PatchellSubject: Psychological Operations GroupMeeting held at 1430 hours on 28 May 62 with Mr. Hurwitch and Mr. Simm of State, Bolton of CIA, Smith of USIA, and myself attending. Following is a summary of subjects discussed:(1) CIA asked State to provide a clarification of personalities and groups to be supported - this came up in connection with a discussion of CRC and newspaper stories on its change in leadership.(2) The Armstrong Circle Theater movie has been okayed for Spanish language publication and distribution.(3) On the "Eyewitness to History" program of 25 May 62 - because of the type of movie - USIA to look at carefully and determine whether useful for replay (I will be invited to attend).(4) CIA using theme for farmers not to produce - okayed.(5) On declassification of Cuba - Soviet trade agreement - CIA has been unable to obtain, but should produce soon.(6) CIA guidance now being prepared for psych war to list priorities as follows: (a) Cuba, (b) Latin America, (c) rest of world. Draft copies will be brought to next meeting for informal review.(7) On the DRE publication "White Book on University Problems in Cuba" - 2,000 copies each are being printed in Chile in English, French, and Spanish. CIA to take action to make available in summary form for Latin newspapers and student publications.(8) On the CRC publication "Cuba Nueva" - presently going only to exile community. CIA to look into getting it into Latin America and Cuba - money appears to be no problem.SENSITIVETOP SECRET
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TOP SECRETSENSITIVE(9) State suggested exploitation by USIA and CIA of items appearing in the FBIS daily summary. (Housing and labor -- made arrangements to put us on distribution.)(10) CIA brought up the unhappy impact of Moscoso's speech inferring that Cuba should be forgotten and that we should get on with the Alliance For Progress. State indicated that a correction was being made to show that Moscoso was misquoted.(11) State suggested that Castro's 11 April speech (which was not released until May) had many exploitable points -- corruption - failure to suggest unity - labor -- State sent to CIA for research people to work on.(12) Item appearing in Cuban paper concerning people "transgress the norm" being sent to training camps - USIA to take action.(13) CIA after looking at symbols etc. has about decided that the "worm" is preferable to the "fish" and that it has been popularized by Castro and we should take advantage of it. Both CIA and USIA will develop further the worm idea. Lt. Col. Patchell suggested relating it to such expressions as "the worm will turn" - if applicable in Cuba and associating it will biblical quotations such as "Their worm shall not die, and their fire shall not be quenched" -- Isa 6624 or "As a moth doth by a garment, and a worm by the wood, so the sadness of a man consumeth the heart" - Prov. 25.20. USIA to take action.COMMENT:In the two previous meetings I have developed sufficient rapport so that I can now get actions taken without too much question, This next meeting I propose to introduce a system of suspense dates so that the "we are looking into" or "we are considering" are replaced by "we will meet the suspense" -- this may be difficult at first, but feel it can be managed.2SENSITIVETOP SECRET
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# SECRETOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON 25, D. C.6 June 1962SENSITIVEMEMORANDUM FOR GENERAL LANSDALEFrom: Lt. Colonel PatchellSubject: Psychological Operations GroupMeeting held 1430-1450 on 4 June 1962. Attended by Mr. Hurwitch, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Summ, and Mr. Curtis (State), Mr. Bolton (CIA), Mr. Smith (USIA), and myself. Following is a summary of discussion items:(1) USIA will provide advance notice of TV programs scheduled re Cuba.(2) Free Cuban Group (DRE) has arranged for strong representation at African International Student Meeting in Canada 27-28 June. They will surface copies of report on student conditions in Cuba. They asked for no advance publicity - then big "follow up" -- State and CIA coordinating to include preparation of releases to U. S. press.(3) CIA has looked at CRC's mailing lists for various types of info, to include the publication "Cuba Nueva." They find lists most elaborate, complete and well organized for each purpose.(4) USIA reports they are on top of stories pointing out loss of rights by workers in Cuba. USIA provided sample copies of their daily wire output and of weekly mail output for me to look at in greater detail. (I will report separately on this.)(5) Much exploitable info in Castro's speech on housing -- corruption, unavailability etc. USIA and CIA to exploit.(6) CIA reported that the Latin American edition of *Time Magasine* was in English -- that *Time Magazine* in spanish was a Latin publication (Bogota) using same format, but not useful for purpose of exploiting Blas Roca story.SENSITIVESECRET
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# TOP SECRETSENSITIVE(7) Reports of hunger strikes etc. at Isle of Pines prison to be played up by USIA. (Berne's cable 527).(8) Copies of cartoon books and other publications were requested by Lt. Col. Patchell.(9) USIA requested to provide info on the public opinion poll conducted and schedules for future polls.Seymour Bolton privately asked me to inform you that subject to any comment from you, he was using the approach on psy war that the means of delivery would not be tied to attribution. Although it might be more convenient to work completely through the CRC, he believed that we should reserve flexibility by organising the "pipelines" and then putting stuff in from CRC, or other Cuban organisations, as well as stuff created by the U.S., with or without signatures or attribution. He feels that such control would best insure that we sent in just what was needed and no more or no less.2SENSITIVETOP SECRET
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# TOP SECRETOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON 25, D.C.12 June 1962SENSITIVEMEMORANDUM FOR GENERAL LANSDALEFrom: Lt. Col. PatchellSubject: Psychological Operations GroupMeeting held 1430-1600 on 11 June 1962. Attended by Mr.Hurwitch, Mr. Summ, and Mr. Wells (substituting for Mr. Curtisfrom R&I-State); Mr. Bolton (CIA); Mr. Smith (USIA); and Lt. Col.Patchell. Following is a summary of discussion items.(1) CIA has translated and declassified Soviet-CubanTrade Agreement and passed to Mr. Hurwitch for publication anduse.(2) Lt. Col. Patchell pointed out that the Cuban increaseof delegates to 330 to Helsinki Eighth World Youth and Student Festival"for reasons of an imperative nature" should be acted upon and fulluse made of report on student conditions which will be surfaced at theCanadian regional meeting. Bolton assured me that action was beingtaken. NOTE: After the meeting Bolton said the same group ofpeople were working on both and that "extensive" work was being doneon Helsinki. I asked him to be sure it was on Cubans in Helsinki --not just Helsinki.(3) USIA agreed to look at clippings on Cuba with viewto broader distribution in Latin America -- as requested by Lt. Col.Patchell.(4) CIA will present a document next week on guidancewith respect to Cuba. *and when do we see?*(5) State (Mr. Summ) indicated a Cuban report indicatedthat Havana was going back to horse-drawn trolleys because of motortransport shortages. Mr. Wells added that previously horse-drawntransport was not permitted in Havana. All to look into this for possibleexploitation.SENSITIVETHE SECRETEXCLUDED FROM AUTOMATICREGRADING; DOD DIR 5200.10DOES NOT APPLY
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(6) Lt. Col. Patchell brought up comparison between Hitler's speech after the unsuccessful Beer Hall Pustch and Castro's "History Will Absolve Me Speech" following his abortive attempt. CLA will look into this -- both for research and whether suitable for propaganda purposes.(7) Since the title "Doctor" adds some respect to Castro's name -- all agencies will push toward referring to him primarily as the Prime Minister or secondarily as Fidel Castro.(8) A USIA report indicated that Cuba had increased its radio propaganda output by 60% over the past few months. USIA stated that FBIS (Foreign Broadcast Information Service) has added Cuba to the list of Bloc Countries, which subjects Cuba to periodic research and analysis reports and broadcast trends. (See FBIS Report, "Operational Developments in Foreign Broadcasting" Number 355, dated 6 June 1962.)(9) CIA reported additional people had been placed in their research department to make content analyses on Cuba.(10) State has received two articles from New Delhi written by an Indian reporter who visited Cuba in the early months of 1959 and recently revisited Cuba. These reports are good for the "before" and "after" content and will be publicized. State asked USIA to look for others who visited in the early days of the Castro Regime -- who might be encouraged on a selective basis to return and make a comparison.(11) State indicated that Cuba had presented a series of complaints against U. S. actions at Guantanamo and it looked as though Cuba was building up a case against the U. S. for future use in the U.N. or world opinion medias. State has asked Navy to provide similar information for use by State and will present information to the group for possible exploitation.(12) USIA unable to report on Miro Cardona's speech in Costa Rica. CIA reported that it had been carried in papers in Costa Rica and had been broadcast by the Voice of America and several Miami Spanish language stations.(13) State suggested the next meeting be held at USIA for the purpose of briefing the group on the functioning of USIA -- in handling a select number of items.
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# SECRET-NOFORNSPECIAL HANDLINGOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON 25, D.C.# SENSITIVE18 June 1962MEMORANDUM FOR GENERAL LANSDALEFrom: Lt. Col. PatchellSubject: Psychological Operations GroupThe meeting held 1430-1600 on 18 June was attended by Mr.Hurwitch, Mr. Bart Wells, Mr. Summ, and Mr. Phillips (State),Mr. Bolton (CIA), Mr. Bob Smith (USIA), and Lt. Col Patchell.Following are items of interest.(1.) CIA distributed copies of a student booklet (English andFrench versions attached). Thirty-thousand copies were printedin Spanish, French, English, and Portuguese in Chile sponsoredby a Latin American student organization, and primarily for Latinaudiences. The booklets will be used on tour of Latins in Africaand were distributed throughout Latin America and at internationalyouth and student meetings in Quebec and Helsinki. Some copieswill be mailed into Cuba.(2.) CIA presented draft guidelines for overseas posts reCuba. The group made some minor changes. The guidelines are PRIMARILY26 July.FOR USE(3.) State will put out a similar circular to its posts, and USIAwill consider doing the same.(4.) Roundup reports of overseas stations on actions are duewithin 7 days after 26 July. They are to cable significant actionsimmediately.(5.) Hurwitch distributed copies of a draft cable intended toexploit Cardenas incident (copy attached).(6.) Lt. Col. Patchell asked full exploitation of Mexicandefector -- suggesting appearance before OAS Committee, tripthrough Latin America, etc.# SENSITIVE-SECRET-NOFORNSPECIAL HANDLINGEXCLUDED FROM AUTOMATICREGRADING; DOD DIR 5200.10DOES NOT APPLYThis document contains 2 pages.Copy No. 2 of 2 copies. Series__________
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SECHET NOFORNSPECIAL HANDLING(7.) The Group was informed that Mr. Grant (St. Louis Post-Dispatch), Tad Szulc, and a number of other newsmen were attempting to get into Havana for the 26 July celebration. Depending on the individual situation, these people will be briefed and debriefed by State and, in some cases, by CIA.(8.) State will obtain copies of reports from the British, Italian, West German and other Allied Embassies in Havana for distribution to members of this group.(9.) CIA asked to have Cuban Embassy representatives in other Latin American states confronted with Castro promises and asked for comment for publication refusals and "no comments" to be publicized.(10.) USIA reported that Cardenas incident played two times Saturday evening and four times Sunday over VOA.(11.) USIA provided film on Carpenter flight for use on TV at Guantanamo.2SENSITIVETOC SECRET-NOFORNSPECIAL HANDLING
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# TOP SECRETOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON 25, D.C.26 June 1962SENSITIVEMEMORANDUM FOR GENERAL LANSDALEFrom: Lt. Col. PatchellSubject: Psychological Operations GroupMeeting held at 1430 on 25 June 1962 was attended by Mr. Hurwitch (State), Mr. Robert Follestad (substituting for Harvey Summ-State), Bob Smith (USIA), John Tilton (substituting for Seymour Bolten-CIA), and Lt. Col. Patchell. Following items discussed:a. State to seek anti-Castro press clippings from other Latin American countries for replay.b. USIA is distributing confidential memorandum, "The Impact of Castro on Mexican Public Opinion and Some Indications of Attitudes Toward the U.S. and the USSR" (LA-3, Feb 62). This report, although dated Feb 62, is just now coming out - it reportedly shows a significant decrease of Castro popularity in Mexico.c. CIA was asked whether the reports of Cuban communist interference with other Latin communist parties could be exploited.d. Decided to direct propaganda into Cuba which is designed to destroy the image of Cuban success throughout the hemisphere. Also to direct propaganda designed to stress that Cuba is being "used", by the USSR.e. State pointed out the value of President's trip to Mexico this week end to point up US-Mexico solidarity. (Noted that Hurwitch withdrew considerably from his initial position - Cuba not mentioned as a point of solidarity).f. CIA is translating Theodore Draper's book into Spanish for dissemination as a paper-back in Latin America.g. Decided to play back into Cuba administrative "goofs" by Cubans on transportation arrangements for youths of other Latin countries to celebrations. (Some left penniless and stranded in Caribbean).SENSITIVETOP SECRETEXCLUDED FROM AUTOMATICREGRADING; DOD DIR 5200.10DOES NOT APPLY
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# TOP SECRETSENSITIVEh. The Cultural people in State are seized with problem of Jamaican Games. I suggested other athletes for free Cuba or other personalities.. -- That we should at least make an inventory to see what we have available. It is noted that Cubans are "out to win" -- What is now being accomplished is not good enough.i. CIA working with Navy on declassification of USSR-Cuba Trade Agreement.2SENSITIVETOP SECRET
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# TOP SECRETOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON 25, D.C.3 July 1962# SENSITIVEMEMORANDUM FOR GENERAL LANSDALE (has seen)From: Lt. Col. PatchellSubject: Psychological Operations GroupMeeting held from 1100. to. 1300. on 3 July 1962 with the following in attendance: Bob Smith (USIA), Seymour Bolten (CIA), Bob Hurwitch, Bob Fallestad, Al Carter, and Bart Wells (State) and Lt. Col. Patchell. Following are highlights of discussion.a. State is providing copies of report from British Ambassador to Cuba MARCHAND. Report made after absence of 3 months from his post in Cuba. Copy attached-see redlined portionsb. State has received letters explaining details of Cardenas incident - passed to CIA and USIA for action.c. CIA to obtain more information on outbreak in ALCANO which is being suppressed by Cuba.d. CIA provided copies of study on promises and failures of Castro regime.- it has been distributed to CIA stations overseas. State and USIA to look at with view to providing copies to international organizations and State and USIA representatives overseas. Copy attachede. In view of uncertainty expressed in messages from Poland, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, and UAR about stability of Cuban economy and attempts to collect funds to assist Cuba - CIA to play on theme of Cuba as poor investment etc. behind iron curtain.f. Defector who was formerly Cuban economic attache in Moscow being debriefed - he was held for 16 months in Argentine Embassy in Havana and for this reason much of his information is dated. CIA to expedite his assessment.g. On Cuban economic defector from Mexico - still being interrogated and assessed with view to looking at his ability to stand# SENSITIVE# TOP SECRETEXCLUDED FROM AUTOMATIC REGRADING; DOD DIR 5200.10 DOES NOT APPLY
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TOP SEGRETSENSITIVEup to cross-examination under OAS. State stressed need to expedite in order to gain impact. CIA can provide.no estimate of time when assessment will be completed. In Miami, his press conference indicated Castro control of the Mexican provincial police.h.. On question of intervention - Mexican papers stating this is Mexican victory, on Cuban issue - this is being replayed by U. S. papers - leaves a poor impression. State said this is being discussed with President and will be covered by Lincoln White at press.conference today. CIA and USIA agreed that more should be done. State could not answer on Cuban talks- unknown, how deeply Cuba was covered and whether the question of diversion of U. S. good or movement of people were discussed. Any hint of Mexican victory will be demoralizing to people in Cuba - exile community - and Latin America in general.i. Following the meeting Mr. Hurwitch indicated that State and CIA representatives would meet with CAB officials concerning.PAA flights to Havana.2SENSITIVETOP SECRET