Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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13-00000SECRET-28-11 January 1969: Anibal CORTINES, of the magazinePunto Final of Chile, contacted Cruz. (MEXICO CITY 8712)Jaime Delgado from Chihuahua.January 1969: Miss Valentina BORREMAN, CuernavacaPhone 2-45-90.17 January 1969: Fernando CASTILLO, from Guatemala,contacted Cruz for a visa.25 January 1969: Margarita BAUCHE, protest singer,was inviting group together. Bauche's sister contactedCruz to come to cocktail party for cultural revolutionarygroups.4 March 1969: Sr. Villalba of Coyoacan, identifyinghimself as LUJUAN (ph), called Cruz. Cruz agreed tosee him late that Thursday.26 April 1969: Prof Rosenthan of UNAM, Prof ofelectronics, promised to call Cruz and stop by andsee him.3 May 1969: Mario Aurelio ESPITIA (P-13,505) in Morelia,Michoacan, contacted Cruz re a cultural week in Morelia.(LI ENVOY)24 June 1969: Cruz invited Victor SANDOVAL ofAguascalientes, phone 3443, to go to Cuba. (LIENVOY)20 April 1970: Cruz called Paris, France, KLE 5230, forArnold WALL. Operator said noone answered the Embassyor Residence phones. (LI ENVOY)20 April 1970: Mario GODOY of Novedades.21 April 1970: Jorge VIVEROS insisted on talkingto Cruz. He was finally given an appointment.21 April 1970: Jorge SALDAÑA of Televicentro wasreferred to Cruz to get a visa to visit Cuba for a story.SECRET
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SECRET-29-June 1970: Haydee Alemán de Rodriguez, Dept. dePesquera, Banco Industrial de Peru, sent a letterto Jesus, marked on envelope "para Jaime". Letterwas for her brother, Jaime Aleman in Cuba.July 1970: Cruz ordered an olive green bush hat andbush jacket from LITAINT-2, with web belt, guerrilladagger, and 8 utensil knife like that used by boy scouts.9 July 170: ate lunch with Argentine Maximo SIMPSON,3-6 p.m. Chalet Italiano (SIMPSON is Argentine withlong leftist record. In medical publication businessin Mexico.)24 July 1970: LIMUD: Mercedes got a letter from aGeorgine VIERA, Calle 110- No, 302-3, Miramor, Marinao.10 August 1970: Cruz took a long distance call fromPatzcuaro from Esteban ATLAS who asked for Cruz.Cruz denied he was in.5 September 1970: (Thursday) Cruz and Carlos Ferreiraof Prensa Latina planned to visit the beach togetherSunday. Then Gabriela called Cruz from Prensa Latinato tell him the Press Club planned to visit TaxcoSunday. Not known which Cruz finally did.8 September 1970: LIENVOY: Cruz called Domeo inHavana re 3 packages he had sent to Cuba of printingmaterials--duplimats, pencils, tapes, erasers, etc.Cruz said he had received the money.Later that same day Cruz called Prensa Latina andtalked with Ferreira regarding the things sent forDacourt. Ferreira said the first package held 300maters, 13 erasers, 6 pencils, corredor, and 400DUPLIMATS. 2nd package held 30 tapes, 1,000 DUPLI MATS,and still outstanding were 2 erasers, 600 DUPLIMATS.Cruz asked for the bills..10 September 1970: LIENVOY: Cruz called NY fromhis home, talked with Haydee Piedra Cueva re info onCruz' request for 2 Phillips model 4408 semi professionaltape recorders.SECRET
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SECRET-30-14 September 1970: LIENVOY: Antonio ROSETTE asked for Cruz and whether the material had arrived on Monday's flight.--Had not.14 September 1970: LIENVOY: Francisco Mora (541-2852) artist, wanted to introduce Cruz to Raul KAMPFNER,Director of Cine.15 September 1970: LIENVOY: Antonio Rosette called Cruz to see if the material he had filmed (presumably in Cuba) had arrived. Cruz said he would query Cuba and would go to Rosette's house on Thursday the 17th, alone, to discuss this. Rosette phones: 549-49-55; 516-01-58.15 September 1970: Alberto LOPEZ called Cruz at the Embassy. Cruz not in.15 September 1970: Maria Eugenia Saul called Cruz at the Embassy, not in.15 September 1970: LIENVOY: Cruz called Prensa Latina. Roger MENENDEZ was there so Cruz talked to him. Roger said Cruz was hard worker as never could find him. Agreed to talk next week to make a date to get together.15 September 1970: LIFEAT: 8:49 Mercedes calls Cruz at the office, not in. She left word people were in the apartment waiting for Cruz. (Had supper engagement, presumably at home.)17 September 1970: LIENVOY: Prof. Edelberto TORRES was at the Embassy looking for Cruz at noon. (Comment: Possibly connected with series of talks TORRES sponsored at UNAM on Chile, pro-Cuba and/pro-Commie.)17 September 1970: LIFEAT: Avila Camacho took an envelope to Cruz' apartment. Cruz was at Prensa Latina.17 September 1970: LIFEAT: Carlos Carrillo called Cruz at home, Cruz not in.SECRET
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SECRET-31-17 September 1970: Cruz called Sr. Jerez at Tampico, phone 22466.17 September 1970: In background conversation from phone call at home, could be overheard following:Mercedes was complaining to Cruz that everyone at the Embassy gave her work to do while others play around. Cruz told her not to pay any attention to Angel.Cruz then called Sr. Jerez, Cia Villasana, 2-24-66, Tampico, Customs Brokers, re shipment from Holand. He needed info to get the franchise to get a shipment of 2 record players and one TV through customs. Cruz was told to call the Representaciones Maritimas in Mexico City, Avenida Juarez 42, Edificio D-11th floor and they would notify the Tampico office.Later Cruz called airlines to see about air freight from Tampico.18 September 1970: LIFEAT: Cruz çálled from home to Havma 30-49-70, Araceli (Arita) Herrero to see what happened to the things, she was to send him. She told Cruz they were ready but not picked up. Cruz told her to call "Papo" in the pouch section and have him send it to Cruz.18 September 1970: Cruz from home called Prensa Latina to discuss new subscriptions he wanted from Panama and Caracas. Also ordered the Xerox machine to be changed.18 September 1970: LIENVOY: Cruz met the Cubana flight.19 September 1970: Sr. Arredondo, Morelos #5, Apt. 3. Tlalnepantla, Edo. de Mexico, contacted Cruz to say he was going to have a Cine Club at the Municipal Cmte of the PRI. Cruz promises film. Cruz promises to see Arredondo the next week to coordinate a trip to the interior.19 September 1970: Luna called Cruz to go over to his apartment. (ca. 5:30 afternoon)SECRET
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SECRET-32-21 September 1970: Cruz indicated he would not be in the next day, Mirabal would take his place. He went out of town, not known where.21 September 1970: Cruz called Tampico and Canada from his apartment again.21 September 1970: Avila Camacho offered Cruz his projection room (probably at Banco).21 September 1970: LIFEAT: Woman outside (Marina de Corrales) called Cruz to give him her new address. Amsterdam 302. She had something to tell Cruz.22 September 1970: Miguel DONOSO called Cruz to see if Cruz had received a word from his daughter. Cruz said no. Cruz then tells Donoso re showing of film at Teatro Orientacion, Thursday, 5:30 and would see him there.23 September 1970: Domeo in Havana called Cruz to get the price on 400 boxes of photographic paper agfa-gebaer BS-1, 8.24 cmts.22 September 1970: LIENVOY: Cruz talked with Moya re a new Bell and Howell 16mm projector.22 September 1970: Cruz called Sr. Tomeo of COR Nacional.23 September 1970: LIENVOY: Havana told Cruz the U.S. $2,800 was deposited for Cruz to buy the photographic material from Gustavo Tomeo.23 September 1970: LIENVOY: Cruz called Aurora Velasco and Antonio ROSETTE (549-49-85) to invite them to a special film showing 24 September.23 September 1970: Jesus and Mercedes worked at Embassy until 19:30.23 September 1970: LIENVOY: Cruz called Quebec re the purchase in Canada of tape recorders.SECRET
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SECRET-33-24 September 1970: Cruz spoke with Jerez of Villasenay Cia re packages in Tampico. There was a problemwith the markings.24 September 1970: Embassy movie 17:30at Teatro Orientaciones.25 September 1970: Got call from Raul CHIN, madearrangements visit Cruz at Embassy.29 September 1970: Went to official despedida ofLuna (all evening affair).28 September 1970: Discussed with Mercedes at Embassydoing some newspaper clippings.29 September 1970: Called Imprenta Madera, spoke withSra. Neus Estresate, said he left 2 packages of bookson Che at the gatehouse. He had promised her these.30 September 1970: Attended cocktails at Foreign PressClub.30 September 1970: Went to LITAINT-2's home 2:40to pick up clothing for his children that LITAINT-2had supposedly brought from States. Cruz and wife wouldstop by later in evening about 9:00 p.m. for the things,but did not show. Cruz took the tennis racquet,promising to pay later.17 September 1970: Antonio Nuñez Jimenez, Presidentof the Cuban Academy of Sciences, wrote "CompañeroJesus Cruz Gonzalez', thanking him for sending theAcademy a copy of the book "Submarine Geology".17 September 1970: Israel Garcia Avila, Director of theInstituto de Biologia wrote to Comp. Jesus Cruz Gonzalezthanking Cruz for the packages of books. (This isunder the Cuban Academy of Science). The books werefrom the Biblioteca del Congreso of USA. Apparentlysome books were missing that had been listed on theshipment. The Director lists this and would like toknow what happened. Examples are:SECRET
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SECRET-34-Carl P. Swanson, *The Cell*, 1969.William L. Homes, *Drugs affecting lipid metabolism*, 1969.G.E. Nelson, *Fundamental concepts of biology*, 1970.Karl Stiles, *College zoology*, 1970.October 1970: See attached log.4 November 1970: Ferreira set up a meeting in evening for Cuz and heads of Excelsior--got rum from the Embassy for the party.12. Work schedule:LISAMPAN/BAKER: June 1968: Mercedes complained that Jesus Cruz always had something to do--was always busy.Cruz and Mercedes both arrive at work early--leave about 2:00 for lunch, then return later in the afternoon.13. Lunch and rest periods:Cruz and Mercedes often go home just for a quick lunch. Then have a meeting, or back to the office.SECRET
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SECRET-35-14. Times, routes, vehicles, from lodgings to and from work:Cruz almost always drives to the office in his QP.Mercedes drives with him usually. Otherwise, she takes a cab or bus.Seldom does anyone other than Mercedes accompany Cruz.15. Travel:| Date      | Who                          | From      | To        | Why                                                             || --------- | ---------------------------- | --------- | --------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- || 20 Nov 67 | Cruz                         | Cuba      | Mexico    | PCS                                                             || 23 Feb 68 | Cruz                         | Mexico    | Cuba      |                                                                 || 1 Mar 68  | Cruz                         | Cuba      | Mexico    |                                                                 || 16 May 68 | Cruz, Mercedes               | Mexico    | Merida    | Invited by Governor to Technological school inauguration        || 27 May 68 | Cruz                         | Mexico    | Cuba      |                                                                 || 7 June 68 | Cruz                         | Cuba      | Mexico    |                                                                 || 29 Nov 68 | Cruz                         | Mexico    | Cuba      |                                                                 || 2 Dec 68  | Cruz                         | Cuba      | Mexico    |                                                                 || 31 Jan 69 | Cruz, Mercedes, 2 boys, maid | Mexico    | Cuba      | vacation                                                        || 28 Feb 69 | Cruz, Mercedes, 2 boys       | Cuba      | Mexico    |                                                                 || 7 Mar 69  | maid                         | Cuba      | Mexico    |                                                                 || 17 Apr 69 | Cruz                         | Mexico    | Monterrey | visited Cultural Institute, Monterrey                           || 18 Apr 69 | Cruz                         | Monterrey | Mexico    |                                                                 || 4 July 69 | Cruz                         | Mexico    | Cuba      |                                                                 || 7 July 69 | Cruz                         | Cuba      | Mexico    |                                                                 || 5 Sept 69 | Cruz                         | Mexico    | Vancouver | Arrived Paris from London 6 Sept., left for Prague 9 September. |SECRET
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SECRET-36-| Date       | Who                    | From   | To     | Why                    || ---------- | ---------------------- | ------ | ------ | ---------------------- || 20 Sept 69 | Mercedes, 2 boys       | Mexico | Cuba   | Mercedes to give birth || 15 Dec 69  | Cruz                   | Cuba   | Mexico |                        || 2 Jan 70   | Cruz                   | Mexico | Cuba   |                        || 23 Jan 70  | Cruz, Mercedes, 3 sons | Cuba   | Mexico |                        |SECRET
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SECRET-37-16. Subject's access to safes:August 1968: Mercedes was trying to finish a "confidential" in time for the pouch. She reportedly is in charge of all classified material in the Embassy. She is known to have safes in her room. (LISAMPAN, LITAMIL-7)17. Passes or keys carried:October 1968: Mercedes left the keys in her raincoat pocket at home. Had to go after them in order to "open everything up". (LIFEAT)18. Professional reputation:Jesus:201-78446328 April 1968: Lino Salazar Cuban Consul in Veracruz, had arranged a big innauguration for the Cultural Institute there with plans for the Ambassador to attend. When he contacted the Ambassador directly, the latter said Cruz had mentioned nothing and therefore, the Ambassador already had plans. (HMMA 34634)May 1968: A Mexican called the Embassy and Ambassador to complain about Cruz and how he was handling the matters of the ballet, etc. The complaint centerd on the propaganda for the cultural events--program drafts were full of errors, arrived late at the printers. He also complained he could never find Cruz, and Cruz didn't understand the problems. Ambassador promised to speak to Cruz.June 1968; Someone from Morelia asked the Ambassador for a written report inviting Mexican artisans and ballet (presumably to Cuba). Hernandez knew nothing about the plans.SECRET
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SECRET-38-June 1968: In connection with Cuban Olympic cultural performances Cruz complained that the Cubans didn't give him adequate photos, catalogues, etc., and the Cubans complained Cruz didn't give them information on itinerary. Said Cruz should have given more details on what was needed. LIFEAT7 May 1970: Venezuelan newspaperman Ciro Medina complained to a Prensa Latina contact that Jesus Cruz was a little "slow" (inefficient) and didn't know the score. He had had Medina's papers for a visa for a week and hadn't touched them. (LIENVOY)Mercedes seems to be quite efficient, and Jesus seems to depend a lot on her in his work.F. Control Data1. Family difficulties:None. Cruz lets Mercedes run the show.2. Difficulties in office:Cruz: noneSeptember 1970: Mercedes complained to Cruz that everyone at the Embassy gave her work to do while others played around. Cruz told her not to pay any attention to Angel (Morales, Charge and her boss).3. Difficulties with friends:Avoids people he owes money to until he pays them back.SECRET
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SECRET-39-4. Persons to whom most attached:5. Material things to which most attached:6. Information which could be used to blackmail:7. Information which could be used to shock or depress:He could be shocked by potential loss of salary or potential Prensa Latina flap, which is his greatest fear.SECRET
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SECRET-40-G. Psychological Assessment1. Appearance, habits and mannerisms:a) Appearance:1) Describe personal appearance:Mercedes pays a lot of attention to the way people dress and she pays a lot of attention to her own dress and that of the children. She pays a lot of attention to her hair and spends a lot of time at the beauty parlor.Cruz is always neat.2) Describe ordinary style of dress--undressing and clothes in general:August 1968: LIFEAT: Maid said Cruz was changing his shirts twice a day but leaves them black because does not take a bath.August 1968: Maid said Cruz has two suits. Brought one with him, had one made in Mexico which cost more than 1,000 pesos.Cruz' spend a lot on clothes.b) Expressiveness:1) How expressive? Gestures? etc.:Uses gestues and expressions to prove point. (LITAINT-2The sister says that Cruz is agreeable, affectionate with his family, especially with his parents.Mercedes is very talkative and communicative. (LIFEAT/LISAMPAN)SECRET
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SECRET-41-2) Signs of tension:Nervous, always worried about flaps.3) Use of profanity:No.2. Health and Stamina:1) What is general state of health?Both Mercedes and Cruz and the children seem to be quite healthy.3. Skills:a. What specific skills or abilities does he possess:Mercedes takes dictation and types. The telex was installed in her office for a time, and it is believed she can run a telex.4. Interpersonal behavior:a. Typical social behavior--natural, comfortable, warm, shy, passive, etc.LIFEAT - 16 August 1968: Cuban maid said Mercedes puts on a good act with visitors--i.e., that she is happy to see them.SECRET
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SECRET-42-31 July 1968: Maid reported that when a man came to visit whom Mercedes knew very well, Mercedes did not lift a hand to help Clara. But when a man came whom Mercedes did not know too well, she tries to impress the man by working in the kitchen to impress the man with her feelings of equality.Maid said Mercedes does not like visitors. She does not go along with the confraternity idea and of establish- ing good relations with one's comrades. Mercedes does not want this at her house.When being introduced to a stranger, Cruz is very business-like.5. Summary of estimate of his poise and self assurance:Mercedes appears to have a strong personality. From her language she does not appear to be well-bred. The low-level Embassy employee on ocasion kidded her about being mulatto. (ΗΜΜΑ 36767)6. Family Orientation:Transcribers note: Cruz often gives his wife work, He relies on his wife. He talks fast, and sounds domineering when talking to his wife. (BLAZEK).29 March 1968: Mercedes explained Cruz was going to Monterrey and she couldn't go. In Cuba he never wanted to take her. (Apparently on business trips). LISAMPAN/BAKER.June 1968: Mercedes recounted in a dream she mentioned the name "Oscar" just as Jesus arrived home from outside and overheard her. He got furious. (He is very jealous). When Mercedes asked if Cruz didn't trust her, he said "the danger is in over-confidence"SECRET
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SECRET-43-August 1968: (BAKER): Mercedes told a fellow female worker that no matter how much you love your mother and father, when you are married, you have your husband.21 August 1968: (BAKER): Mercedes says she believes you should be with your husband. That is why she is married--to live with her husband. She left Cuba with her husband even though she knew her Mother would miss her. Mercedes and Jesus were separated once, and she said it was not good for them nor the children.ΗΜΜΑ 36071 (BAKER): Mercedes is very loving with her children and pampers them a lot.BLAZEK: February 1969: Mercedes worries about her sons, but sometimes has to scold the eldest because he behaves badly in school (classes in the Embassy). Since school is in the Embassy he is often in her office with her.Mercedes has mentioned the problem of the children being influenced by TV programs, and she said she intended to send the boys to Cuba with her mother in the event she stays much longer in Mexico. She doesn't want them to acquire bad capitalistic habits.Mercedes often quarrels with her husband in the office over the fact that he gives her too much work to do. She claims she is over-worked anyway.LISAMPAN/BAKER: 5 September 1968: Mercedes tells fellow-employee that she (Mercedes) does not have to ask permission from Jesus to buy something unless it is a large investment.LISAMPAN/BAKER: Cruz entered the office, asked for a kiss, and Mercedes replied, "Tu me quieres nada más para que te resuelva todos los lios que tu formas". (You only love me because of the messes I have to get you out of.)SECRET
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SECRET-44-LISAMPAN/BAKER: 12 November 1968: When Mercedeswas on the phone with the maid, Santa, the conversationappeared to concern gossip over Jesus' family. Mercedesindicated that "that will change the matter, Jesus saidyesterday, we are going to maintain our distance, sheis just bringing a story, and there are many in Cubaliving in this way." Later Mercedes said her in-lawswere in Cuba and a problem. Mercedes tells a fellow-employee the problem she has had with Jesus' family.They were very religious, and racists. When theRevolution was a success, they wanted Jesus to obtainjobs for all of them, and Jesus told them he hadn'tmade the Revolution to get jobs for them. They had toresolve their own problems. Her mother-in-law hadn'twanted Jesus to marry Mercedes and did not attend thewedding. Later Mercedes said, "it seems clear thatwhen she (probably the sister Digna) came it is becausethe vieja (mother-in-law?) has asked for a visa.(See HMMA 36071)In view of UFAA 603, this conversation is probablyreferring to the visit of Digna, Jesus' sister to Cubato see about visas for the family to get out of Cuba.Per UFAA 603, Digna was in Mexico in November 1968 andsaw Cruz at the Embassy re visas. She begged him tohelp her so that these relatives could leave Cuba, andCruz refused. He said he also wanted his parents withhim, but he could do nothing to help them. (Source:sister, commented she believed Jesus probably did notwant his parents to leave Cuba as it might compromisehim or might affect his own (wife and children) family'sfreedom to leave Cuba with him.)UFAA 603: Sister believed Mercedes has greatinfluence on Jesus..b. Miscellaneous:Mercedes' personality:April 1968: Mercedes complained that when she arrivedhome in the eveing she had to wash diapers. Complainedabout the soap in Mexico, and the high cost of living.(LISAMPAN/BAKER).SECRET
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SECRET-45-June 1968: Clara (Cuban maid) said that they didn't iron the sheets here. Clara does not iron much, but Mercedes helps with the washing and ironing. They send most of the things to the laundry, especially the things that need ironing (like shirts).Mercedes also helps Clara in the kitchen some.Baker: August 1968: Mercedes says she worries, but knows it won't solve anything, so doesn't let herself suffer.Mercedes' attitude toward Mexico:1968: She believed that Cubans in Mexico had to be careful of themselves and their children as there was personal risk because they are Cubans.She doesn't like Mexico because of the high robbery rate, the fact that children are "stolen" and disappear.She complains about the poverty in Mexico, especially in the small pueblos, the fact the people go barefoot, beg, about the poverty in general.Mercedes thinks that when one reaches 35 years old, you are on the downhill.c. What are feelings about family when they are separated?Mercedes claims to miss Cruz when he is away. She says she is lonely.December 1968: When Jesus was in Guadalajara, apparently to a cultural event, he called Mercedes to see about the family, and to leave messages for the office. He told her he would call her every evening--collect.SECRET