Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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SECRETthat it would be impossible to bring a big group to Algiers and would in fact be dangerous because of the attitude of the Moroccan government. Wiley believes that it would be best to have a small team of 3 to 6 trained individuals who could proceed to the Youth Festival at Algiers and who would be directed not at disruption or propaganda, but would aim at intelligence gathering. Wiley himself stated that he would again volunteer to go to Algiers at this time, not ostensibly connected with the aforementioned group, and only as a free lance newspaperman. Wiley pointed out that undoubtedly he is now the top news authority in the U.S. on CP Youth Festivals. Wiley states that he believes he can arrange financing from private organizations and individuals for the 3 to 6 individuals mentioned above and possibly enough for travel by himself although this may not be obtainable. Wiley requests a study of this matter and advice.Ethel Mendoza, SRS, received a phone call from Wiley on 30 March 1965, wherein Wiley advised he had mailed material to Mendoza she had requested. Wiley further advised he was then on a lecture tour of the United States. Wiley also discussed a previously proposed trip to Algiers to cover the World Youth Festival and requested information as to whether he would be allowed to cover the festival. Paul F. Gaynor recorded that the Director of Security gave his approval on 31 March 1965, but that Wiley's activity at the festival should be as a passive observer only.A note dated 12 April 1965 to Chief, SRS from Ethel Mendoza regarding a 9 April 1965 phone conversation with Wiley states that in view of Wiley's plan to attend the Youth Festival in August, she suggested that he not repay the $1,000 advance for the China trip, but keep it until he is assured of complete outside financing for the Algiers trip. He would, as in the past, utilize this fund to cover any deficit for his own travel costs; not for any of the group which he supervises at the festival. Wiley also inquiried as to extending his travel in August to include 4-6 weeks in South America. Also, regarding Algiers financing, Mendoza said she learned only very recently that the anticipated funding in some part will come from the backers of the American Security Council.RECEIVED FROMSEP 30 1975CIA- 45 -SECRETNW 50955 DocId:32203889 Page 33
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An April 16, 1965, note from Mendoza to C/SRS advised that CA Staff (Covert Action Staff of the DD/P) is definitely planning to send an American group to the 9th WYF in Algiers, 27 July - 6 August 1965 and some of the DDP area divisions also plan to infiltrate some of the foreign country groups.A 21 June 1965 memo from Wiley reflects the status of his fund raising activities for the 9th WYF project and some data regarding the project. Funds raised to that date were some $1,485 or more under auspices of "Christianform, Inc." Wiley said the goal is to send 6 delegates, 5 young men and a girl with a seventh person in Algiers outside the delegation. He will take no active part in the project than to keep in touch through the coordinator outside the delegation. Among other things, each delegate is to get as much information as possible about the U.S. delegation, including photos. On return, all information on domestic leftists will be given to the FBI directly by the delegates. Wiley said there is good hope that the projected budget of $3,000 will be fulfilled and that none of the money raised for this project will be used to pay Wiley's expenses. They will be covered by the Cover Organization earnings.Although the WYF was belatedly cancelled in late June, Wiley did follow through with the So. American phase of his planned travel. Expense and travel vouchers reflect that Wiley was in the U.S. in July and in the U.S. and South America in August and September 1965.
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# SOUTH AMERICAN TRIP - SUMMER 1965Notes in early July 1965 indicate Wiley was planning a trip also to South America. There is indication he was to be in Washington, D.C., for SRS consultation on 12, 13 and 14 July 1965.Sometime in July 1965, Wiley prepared a memorandum which he captioned "Re: Proposed South American Trip - July 1965." He suggested private financing and gave his targets as the political and military situation especially Castro/Communist influence and insurgency war danger.There are notes of discussion with Wiley on 15, 20 and 27 July 1965.In response to a request from Morse Allen, Wiley prepared a partial list of his potential contact's for the South American trip and submitted the list on 27 July 1965. Paul F. Gaynor noted, "Ok to make trip to South American per Director of Security 7/23/65. P. F. Gaynor, SRS/OS." Wiley listed numerous personalities in South America apparently resulting from suggestions to Wiley by the following:Admiral Radford, who suggested Wiley contactBrig. Gen, Vernon "Dick" Walters in Rio de JaneiroNorman Carignan, W. R. Grace Co.Meade Brunet, RCA International OperationsSpruille Braden
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Michael J. Malone, rep of U.S.businesses in South AmericaAmong the numerous potential contacts listed by Wiley were Paul Bethel and Jules Dubois who Wiley was told to avoid because they were being watched by local services in South America. Wiley was told to be careful in contacts with Manuel Artime and the DRE representatives.On 30 July 1965, Allen met with Wiley in Washington, D.C., giving him instructions and a briefing for the South American trip. This data was formalized into a memorandum by Allen on 5 August 1965 and forwarded to Chief/SRS, P. F. Gaynor. Allen recorded:"1 - On Friday, 30 July 1965, pursuant to instruction from Chief, SRS, the writer met Wiley at the Washington National Airport and talked with him concerning his pending trip to South America.""2 - Wiley was given a series of suggestions and certain instructions which are set forth following:a. He was under no circumstances to visit Latin America and the trip was to include only countries on the continent of South America, starting at Panama and thence South.b. He was not to see either Paul Bethel or Jules Dubois.c. If he saw any of the Cuban colony in Miami on his way South, he was to stick strictly to his cover and he should remember that most of these people were connected with the Agency
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and would report the contact. He was specif- ically told to avoid Enrique Abascal.d. Concerning the DRE representatives in any contacts either in Miami or in South America, he was to use extreme caution for two reasons: (1) Many are now or have been on our payroll and they would report any contact; (2) Many of these people are unreliable and some are clearly left wing.e. He was told that he was at all cost to avoid risk of capture and was certainly not to subject himself to unnecessary hazard. (He was specifically told to stay only at the best hotels since low-grade hotels in South America often constitute a personal security risk.f. He was told that he should use utmost discretion in contacting U.S. officials since many of these-- State, USIA, AID would report his contact.g. He was given specific and detailed instructions that he is to report without fail upon departure from each country except in the places in which he expects to stay more than
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SECRETa few days. These reports are to be detailed and to cover contacts and information gained. He was not to make reports of any kind to any person or U.S. government agency except CIA and then through agreed-upon channels only.NOTE: It was agreed that Wiley will send these reports by mail to his wife in New York City who will, in turn, send them by mail to the writer's Washington address. In the event of urgent matters, he is to cable his wife as a newspaperman would and she, in turn, is to call the information in as soon as possible. Wiley has agreed to this and has worked out the necessary details with his wife who will technically be the "office" of "World News Analysis.""3. Chief, SRS made suggestions as follows relative to particular targets of interest:a. Chicom activities which are reflected in the civil rights movement in the United States.b. A study could be made of why universities and colleges in South America are safe haven for communist- 50 -SECRET
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and radical activitiesand apparently cannot betouched by police. Chief,SRS felt that this hadpossibilities of a seriousarticle.4. Writer obtained from Wiley a rough   itinerary of his tour through South   America. Hotels are not included   but apparently Wiley's wife will   have some of these forwarded to   her by Wiley as moves from country to   country. List follows:Bolivia - to August 6Ecuador - 2 or 3 daysPeru - to August 15Bolivia - to August 20Chile - 3 or 4 daysArgentina - to August 27Uruguay - day or 2Paraguay - to September 1Brazil - 2 weeksVenezuela - 2 or 3 daysHome - September 17Wiley wrote reports from Lima on 10 and 13 August1965; Buenos Aires received circa 2 September 1965;Asuncion on 31 August 1965; and Brasilia, on 8 September1965.A draft of some of the information was preparedon 15 September 1965.
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The file contains handwritten notes of interviews with Wiley, dated 5 and 9 March 1966; 3, 7, 14, 17 and 27 February 1966; and a copy of an article from the "National Review," dated 5 October 1965, by Robert Peter, captioned, "Communist Priests in South America."Wiley prepared a fairly extensive report circa late captioned "Brazilian Intelligence, Recife," but which also has subheading of: Lino J. Rocha; Arturo Salazar Larrian; Irving Lee Sanders; Eleen Proud; Deak Rusk in Uruguay; Chicoms in Santiago, Chile; Peruvian Killed Righting for the Viet Cong; Guido A. Dias; A.U.D. Police Training; Return to Venezuela; Chinese Espionage in Argentina; Jose Roberta W. Penteado; and Dan Caswell. Circa the same time, Wiley prepared a report captioned, "Rolanda Garcia, Argentina," with subheadings of: Argentine Intelligence, Indonesian Embassy in Argentina; RIS in Rio; Jose A. Vega; Robert Prichard, Ruy Alencar; and Illegal Passports in Manus, Brazil.A sterilized version of all the foregoing was prepared in SRS and passed to Jerry Mullane, WH/SO, on 27. December 1965 by Morse Allen.Wiley had also given reports on: Chicoms in Chile; Barrientos Killed in Vietnam; Secret Talks Among Military; Lack of Soviet Response to Increased Chicom Propaganda; and Local Stringers for U.S. Publications Connected with Commies.It was possible Wiley would prepare reports on: Action Popular; White Russian Refugees in Brazil, Russian Repartiates from South America; and Chicom Spy Suspects in Argentina.
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# OTHER ACTIVITY, 1965-1974There are handwritten notes of conversations with Wiley dated 7, 14, 18, 19 and 24 May 1965. The gist is that Wiley was apparently planning a trip to the mid west and then later to Algiers in North Africa. During the 19 May 1965 conversation between Morse Allen and Wiley, "Allen talked to Charles re Miss M's (Mendoza's) comments that Charles had not complied with instructions re vouchers. He (Wiley) claimed misunderstanding and that he could not accurately furnish desired info on vouchers she presently held. Allen told Chrles to use his memory and any notes he had and to fill in desired info per the written instructions given him by Miss M. (Ethel Mendoza). He said he would do so. Allen then told him to explicitle follow written instructions from Miss M. (Ethel Mendoza) or vouchers could not be accepted.......Charles was also reminded of reports due which he should get out prior to leaving on his speaking tour. He agreed." Apparently, the trip was to start on 23 May lasting until 1 June 1965 and the Young Americans for Freedom were picking up all expenses. Wiley was going to Cleveland, Milwaukee, Chicago and Minneapolis.There are notes of conversation with Wiley dated 2, 7, 10, 15, 17, 22, 25, 28 June; 2, 6, 9, July and 27 July 1965. Apparently Wiley was having trouble with his back at this time and could not sit down and bend for typing. He was given the name of Dr. David S. Baldwin, 20 East 68th St., N.W., to contact. Regarding his travels, Wiley was told he would have to submit detailed reports of contacts to show what he is doing, etc. Apparently, the mid-West speaking tour was partially geared to gather funds for Algerian trip.There is a note in the file, to wit:"For Wiley"Why not get the American Legion magazine to publish an Article 'Chaos in our Colleges' with a hard attack on the weak knee college and university advisers that permit violence, disruptions, waste of college and tax payers money, phoney students what about the decent students who want to study, etc."This note was apparently written by Morse Allen.
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A 2 July 1965 handwritten note apparently prepared for a briefing of Wiley states partially, "Turn over any assts to 'B' (FBI) they want cooperate."In July 1965, Mendoza received information from Wiley concerning his contacts with the American Security Council (ASC) and a mid-West speaking trip during the period 24 May to 1 June 1965. The latter trip, according to Wiley, was paid for by the Young Americans for Freedom. Regarding his contacts with the American Security Council, Wiley advised:"My contact with ASC goes back to the middle 1950's when I first met John Fisher. At that time he was setting up the organization based on Harry Jung's files. Before it was named ASC, the org. was the Mid-American Research Library, and, later, Fidelifax. (Perhaps vise versa)."Over the years I've been in touch with ASC frequently. In addition to Fisher, I know Jack Ison and Bill Lambie both former FBI men who worked on the subversive desk in New York (and elsewhere?). Ison left ASC in 1962 to join the Hoover Co., Canton, Ohio. My last information is that he was in their White Plains, N.Y. office. Another man in the Chicago office whom I met was D. Alspaugh, a research specialist. I have no knowledge of his background."In the Washington Office, I know Lee Pennington a friend for years before he joined ASC. While he was in Washington, I also knew Frank Johnson (a former ONI man?). I believe he is presently in Europe."My first contact with Dewitt Copp was in the fall of 1964. (NOTE: During my conversation with Copp he told me that the Chinese Air Force U-2 Flights were tied in with CIA). I spoke to him about my trip to Asia because of his having been in the area and to obtain outlets for material. Copp was in close touch with the Chinese Embassy, and I think it was Frank Toa whoRECEIVED FROMSEP 30 1975CIA- 54 -  SECRETNW 50955 DocId:32203889 Page 42
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suggested I see him. Copp offered to take taped materialfrom me. My only other contact was a phone talk with himin March 1965."While in Taiwan I was told by Col. Caithnessof the U.S.M.A.A.G. office that Copp had directlyattributed information to another MAAG officer whohad briefed him. When the story was printed (by NorthAmerican Newspaper Alliance?), the officer was in trouble.Caithness indicated that he thought it was an honestbreakdown in communication between the officer and Coppand that it was not deliberate. During my March phoneconversation with Copp I told him about Caithness'disclosure to me (he had agreed that I tell Copp aboutthe situation). Copp seemed quite surprised."On March 16 I had dinner with John Lewis in NewYork. Lewis is handling radio programs for ASC (out ofthe Washington office). He also produces shows for NBCradio (including a farm program). I've also had severalphone conversations with Lewis in Washington.On 29 December 1965, Wiley called Morse Allen, gaveinformation concerning a forthcoming Esquire article onespionage; and brought up the idea of moving to Washington.Apparently Allen arranged to have Wiley call Cecil Tighe,SRS, the following Monday and for Tighe to advise Wileyto come to Washington in the near future to discuss thematter with Tighe and Gaynor. Apparently, Allen wasremoving himself from contact with Wiley at about thistime.Apparently on 14 January 1966 Gaynor and Tighe metwith Wiley discussing his possible move to Washington,his lecture tour and use of vouchers for travel expenses.A notation dated only 1966 states to the effect thatWiley's company, World News Analysis, is known on the"Hill" because of the relationship between Filipello(sic) and Congressman Daddario. "Numerous persons knowWiley is CIA, other than perhaps a half-dozen of his ownfriends. These include Eugene Lyons, Jay Kennedy, ElsaBernaut, Hede Massing, etc. (Note: Mccord is not awareof the first two names above, and this possibly wouldhave some bearing on any assignment McCord may have beenconsidering.)"
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SECRETA handbill dated 6 January 1966 reflects Wiley was to be a speaker at a "Pro-Vietnam Teach-In" sponsored by the Young Americans for Freedom and the Princeton Conservative Club. Wiley is characterized as a free lance journalist, and an authority on International Communism who covered wars in Katanga, New Guinea, Laos, Vietnam, Algeria and Angola.In early 1966, Wiley provided adverse information on Fred Coldren, Executive Director, International Federation for Freedom, Inc.In early 1966, Wiley prepared reports concerning Daniel Davidson, special assistant to William Bundy and Steve Tyler, a free lance writer who in 1957 had attended the World Youth Festival in Moscow.In early 1966, Wiley prepared reports concerning Vladimir G. and Emma Treml; Dr. and Mrs. Ivan D. London, Robin Moore; and Peter Korn. An additional report concerning Treml was prepared in February 1966.In February 1965, Wiley prepared a report concerning Christopher Emmet, William Pawley, William T. McConarty, Mr. (FNU) Aistrop, Mr. (FNU) Eng, and Jay Kennedy.In February 1966, Wiley prepared a report concerning Gene Farmer, Sr., Editor, Life Magazine whom Wiley met while discussing an article on Soviet spies.There are handwritten notes of contacts with Wiley on 19 and 21 April 1966 mainly concerning articles about CIA which appeared in the May 1966 issue of "Esquire." Wiley did not know the authors. After apparent approval by the Director of Security, Wiley was authorized to contact one (Fnu) Erickson of "Esquire" to determine the identity of the authors.There are notes of a verbal report by Wiley dated 27 April 1966 concerning Alex Roark.In March 1966, Wiley prepared a report captioned, "Rumours of John and Robert Kennedy Affairs" apparently based on information from Nancy Czarnecki with whom Wiley apparently had just had contact. She is from Los Angeles, California.
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SECRETIn April 1966, Wiley prepared a report concerning George Freyman of Bellingham, Washington; and concurrently a report captioned, "Tourists Going to the USSR and Iron Curtain in Summer of 1966," specifically mentioning Stephen Talbott and Richard Bocklet.In April 1966, Wiley prepared a report concerning Geoffrey Aldridge, USAF, Information Office of the Alaskan Air Command, Elmendort Air Force Base; and Lt. General Raymond J. Reeves, Commander-in-Chief, Alaska, who Wiley had apparently met in the area of Kotzebue on 8 April 1966.Circa 6 June 1966, Wiley prepared two reports concerning John Riley, member of the Veterans of OSS.On 28 July 1966, Wiley submitted a short report on Camera Press Pix, a British corporation engaged in world wide distribution of photos taken of the Vietnam war in and around Hanoi.A report concerning Col. Esteban Venture Nova, dated 5 August 1966 was forwarded. Nova supplied certain information about Trujillo and Herb Romerstein, an HCUA investigation, sat in on the interview.Wiley, on 2 September 1966, submitted information about the Queens Chapter (Long Island, New York) Women Strike for Peace.On 21 October 1966, Wiley submitted a report concerning Michael Struenlins (Streulens) based on information he had received from John Lewis, American Security Council, Washington, D. C. on 22 September 1966. Concurrently, Wiley submitted a report on Ray McConnon as received from Herb Romerstein.On 5 August 1966, Wiley prepared a report dealing with a potential trip to South Africa extended by Ghemus J. J. Geldenhuys, Public Affairs Officer, Information Service of South Africa, N. Y. Wiley again submitted a report on this topic on 21 October 1966.RECEIVED FROMSEP 1975CIA- 57 -
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On 2 November 1966, Wiley submitted a report on Edward Scannel Butler who was in New York on 26 October 1966 to review a documentary film he had produced about Castro. Apparently Butler had a radio debate with Lee Harvey Oswald just prior to President Kennedy's assassination.In late 1966 or early 1967, Wiley submitted a number of public brochures distributed attendant to the production of the films, "Troublemakers," "Mass," etc.In early 1967, Wiley prepared a report concerning Vladimir G. and Emma Treml based on a personal letter; and concurrently a report on Dr. and Mrs. Ivan D. London.Circa November 1966, Wiley prepared a report concerning a recent trip to Chicago and Milwaukee indicating some individuals he contacted. Wiley captioned the report, "Attempts to Stop Recruiting on College Campuses, (II)."In late 1966, Wiley prepared a report on information he received from Lyle Munson on 30 November 1966 concerning a former CIA man (William Cornielson) connected with Dow Chemicals Company.Sometime before 2 December 1966, Wiley prepared a report which he captioned, "Attempts to Stop Recruiting on College Campuses." Wiley leads off the report with the statement, "Under the cover of investigating a leftist campaign to drive U. S. Government spokesmen and recruiters for government agencies from the colleges, I talked over the situation with those listed below, the following report is based on the combined thinking of all. (Those interviewed: former Rep. Donald Bruce, Don Appel of HCUA, Bill Mavrye of Senate Internal Security Sub Committee, a number of Young Americans for Freedom leaders, Paul Brehhah of the New York City Police, Peter McEleney of the New York State Police, Ruth Matthews, Herbert Larson of the N.Y.C. FBI Office, Herbert Romerstein and Henry Durkin." Attendant to this report, Wiley submitted a report captioned, "Primary Conclusions Re: Investigation of Anti-Recruiting Drive on College Campuses."
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Arlington House Publishers was the subject of areport submitted during January 1967. The report dis-cusses the factional fight to control the publishingcompany.In March 1967, Wiley prepared a report which hecaptioned, "D.C. Reaction to Exposure of CIA CoverOperations." It would appear that the majority of theinformation came from Nick Nonnenmacher, administrativeassistant to Rep. Henry C. Shadeburg,Circa March 1967, Wiley forwarded three brochuresdistributed by the Canadian Loyalist Movement which weremailed to Wiley (?) by F.C. Pilkington, North Vancouver,B.C., Canada.An undated report, captioned, "Edward (Ted) Scott"is based presumably on information provided to Wiley byMalcolm (Mac) Johnson, news manager, NBC-TV, New YorkCity. Scott was then an NBC stringer in Cairo, Egypt.An advertisement in Human Events, 19 August 1967, .identifios Wilcy as the Executive Director, NationalCommittee for Responsible Patriotism, 500 Fifth Avenue,Ν.Υ., Ν.Υ., 10036. This group had planned a series ofparades throughout the country on October 21-22 1967,mobilizing support for U.S. soldiers in Vietnam andrespect for law and order. Wiley's participation withthis group was the topic of an article appearing in the20 August 1967 edition of The Worker, captioned,"The Elusive Charles Wiley," rehashing some of theprior material published about Wiley's background.At least two magazine articles written by Wileywere introduced into the "Congressional Record." Oneon 22 June 1966 by Senator Peter H. Dominick (alsopreviously submitted by Senator Joseph M. Montoya)and another on 27 April 1965 by Representative E. Brad-ford Morse.In December 1970, Wiley prepared a report concerningDavid Braum of the Vietnam Veterans Against the War.In early January 1972, Wiley submitted a programcaptioned "Friendship Program for Foreign Military Per-sonnel Stationed in the United States," which in essence