Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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SECRETPERSONAL ACTIVITYSince 1966, Wiley's specific assignments for OS have been at a minimum, whereas his personal activities have increased. Much of his personal activity has been or might be construed as having been domestic political action. In 1970, his name was placed as a candidate for U.S. Representative from the 15th district of New Jersey, but he failed to receive the nomination. However, in 1972, he did campaign as an Independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in New Jersey. He received approximately one per cent of the ballots cast in the election won by Senator Clifford P. Case.He has been active in and frequently the prime mover in a number of organizations of conservative or right-wing persuasion. As such, he has earned considerable reputation as a capable coordinator and organizer through actions in support of "pro-American" and conservative causes. The parades, receptions, petition gathering, demonstrations and other publicity making ventures in which he has participated have run the gamut of support for the Republic of Vietnam, U.S. war policies, strong national defense posture, the Nationalist Chinese, U.S. prisoners in foreign lands and anti-bussing for integration.Among these organizations with which he has been prominently identified are:Parents and Taxpayers: an organization opposing bussing for integration. He was doing public relations for this group as early as 1964 and has been periodically involved in this activity with this and other organizations to date.Free China Support Group and The Committee of 1,000,000: these organizations are pro-Nationalist China and actively opposed the U.S. recognition of the Peoples Republic of China.Young Americans for Freedom: a conservatively oriented youth group.Committee to Unite America: as a member in 1971, he was active in its efforts aimed at lowering the level of public hostility toward government policies.-103-
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National Committee for Responsible Patriotism (NCRP): as its Executive Director and one of its founders in 1967, he has been its principal member and has been involved with managing its office, raising funds, and charting its activities. Operating principally with volunteers and donated funds, Wiley, who has occasionally received some private remuneration for his services, has organized numerous parades, receptions, motorcades, banquets and programs. He has arranged publicity and made a number of media appearances. In connection with these and other activities he has had close contact with labor leaders, the military and the White House. In April 1973, Wiley received a signed commendation from President Nixon in recognition of his efforts, which states:"Dear Mr. Wiley:"The overwhelming success of the recent New York parade in honor of our Vietnam veterans was truly heartening, and I know that the greatest share of the credit for this is due to the remarkable efforts of you and your organization. The tribute that was paid to our Nation's servicemen is an inspiring reminder of the pride all Americans feel for those who gave so much in the cause of freedom. I am sure I speak for citizens throughout the country in expressing deep appreciation for your unselfish dedication of time and talent to this patriotic project."With my gratitude and very best wishes,Sincerely,Richard Nixon"Among activities which the NCRP organized are:Free USS Pueblo SailorsFree American Citizen George Pellezo from Cuban Prison
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SECRETHonor America Week (1969)Support Our POW's and MIA's (1970)Operation Gratitude for Firemen and Law EnforcementForces (1970)Welcome Home with Honor Day (1973)The NCRP is currently engaged in the initial stagesof planning for a possible reception and program in thenear future for the recently exiled Soviet author, AlexanderI. Solzhenitsyn.RECEIVED FROMSEP 30 1975CIA-105-SECRET
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# TERMINATIONDuring the course of the reorganization of the Office of Security, it was decided that the Security Research Staff would be abolished. This decision led to the preparation of a memorandum for the Director of Security from the Chief, Security Staff, dated 1 June 1973, captioned "Request for Director of Security Assessment Regarding Continuance of Functions and Possible Replacement." The last paragraph of this memorandum stated:"For immediate planning purposes, to fulfill the early deadline already established, it would be appreciated if you would review the attached outlines of existing functions and indicate your desires regarding the function (continue, continue with low priority, discontinue) and where you wish any retained functions to be placed in the reorganization structure. In the latter instance, I have attempted to indicate the more likely options for this to facilitate your assessment."On 4 June 1973, the Director of Security indicated that "Special Access Sources" (Charles W, Lee P.) should continue on a low priority and be transferred to the Operational Support Branch.On 8 June 1973, CIA Cover Employee (SRS), in a memorandum to the Chairman, Clearance Division Implementation Committee, OS/PSI, reorganization subject "Research Branch, Clearance Division, OS/DD/PSI, Implementation" noted that Special Access Source Wiley had been approved to be continued, but on a low priority basis and transferred to the Operational Support Branch.Shortly after the implementation of the reorganization of the Office of Security on 1 August 1973, John Dempsey, Chief, Research Branch, verbally discussed and reviewed with Edwal Jones, Chief, Clearance Division, the disposition of certain SRS functions still in the possession of the
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SECRETResearch Branch, but recommended and approved for transferto other components of the Office of Security. Among thoseitems discussed was "Special Access Source" Charles Wiley.Messrs. Jones and Dempsey agreed that Wiley was not worththe money spent, performed little or no useful service forthe Office of Security, and in fact had done little ornothing to justify his keep. It was further agreed thatMr. Jones would discuss Wiley and make known to the DeputyDirector of Security (PSI), Stanton Ense, the agreed assess-ment of Wiley.Mr. Jones next informed Mr. Dempsey that a memorandumshould be prepared reviewing the Wiley case, making recom-mendations as to disposition. A memorandum was then pre-pared by Louis Vasaly of the Research Branch, dated 18 Sep-tember 1973, which recalled the history of Wiley's associa-tion with the Office of Security with a recommendation fortermination. The only disagreement was as to timing.Mr. Dempsey recommended 30 June 1974; Mr. Jones 1 February1974. The Deputy Director of Security (PSI) agreed withthe 1 February 1974 termination date and suggested usingthe same procedure as in the Pennington case.On 25 October 1973, Louis Vasaly and John Dempsey,both of the Research Branch, met Wiley at the Key BridgeMarriot Motel, Arlington, Virginia, to effect his termina-tion. Wiley was most unhappy with the proceeding althoughclaiming to understand that budget problems and curtail-ment of domestic activities lead to his separation. Heacknowledged that written notice of his termination by hissignature; however, he appended that the notice was "signedwith the reservation that the terms will be appealed," andstating he would seek redress either with the Director ofCentral Intelligence or contacts on Capitol Hill.Wiley was contacted twice more on 6 November 1973,and on 12 February 1974, both times in New York City, bySidney Stembridge, Deputy Director of Security (P&M) andLouis Vasaly. At the former meeting, Mr. Stembridge politelyexplained to Wiley that CIA is no longer engaged in mattersin which he had been assisting and that there was, there-fore, no further need for his services. Mr. Stembridgeindicated that the Office of Security might be able toassist financially in a limited sense beyond the 31 Januarytermination date, but that would be the limit of any help.-107-SECRETNW 50955 DocId:32203889 Page 95
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On the latter occasion, Mr. Stembridge informed Wiley that he had been awarded a termination bonus of $4,000, which figure, in essence, represented his salary covered forward from 31 January through 30 June 1974. He again objected to OS help, expressing dissatisfaction with his termination, and rejected the terminal bonus. Mr. Stembridge concluded the interview by reminding Wiley that his termination was effective, previously executed Secrecy Agreement was still binding and Mr. Stembridge would be available to him for additional assistance if required. It was definitely made clear to Wiley that the next action is to come from him.An "information only" memorandum from the Director of Security to the Director of Central Intelligence concerning Wiley was sent on 25 February 1974.![RECEIVED stamp] RECEIVEDSEP 30 1975CIA-108-SECRETNW 50955 DocId:32203889 Page 96
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# CHARLES WILEY'S CONTACTS AND RELATIONSHIPS WITHJAMES MCCORD, LEE PENNINGTON, DONALD SWEANY AND HOWARD HUNT## JAMES MCCORDJames McCord was the first representative of the Office of Security to have contact with Wiley and was undoubtedly the driving force behind the Agency's funding of the Daily Worker index. McCord was Wiley's primary case officer from 1956 through January 1962 and during this period, guided and was more or less responsible for Wiley's direction and control.The nature of McCord's contacts with Wiley after 1962 are not exactly known since McCord left SRS in January 1962 for other positions within the Office of Security. The files do, however, contain the following information which indicate some contact between McCord and Wiley after 1969. The exact nature of these contacts is not definitely known, especially those in May - June 1969; however, the presumption is that Wiley at the direction of McCord may have reported on and photographed anti-Viet Nam War demonstrations in Washington, D. C., during that period and gave the results of his work to McCord who retired from CIA on 31 August 1970.On 30 May 1969, Cecil Tighe of SRS recorded, "Jim McCord notified me today that Wiley would arrive in Washington, D. C., tonight for a meeting with McCord concerning some Mayday Project that has been assigned to Wiley."On 5 June 1969, Tighe recorded, "Wiley telephoned from New York City on 4 June 1969 to request that I turn over to Jim McCord the light meter which we drew from Logistics for his use last month in connection with his photography work. Wiley said that Jim McCord planned to meet him in New York City over the week-end." Tighe then called McCord's office and instructed them that Tighe had the meter and it would be available in a package for transmittal to Wiley if someone would come by and pick it up. As of June 1969, no one had called or inquired further into the matter.
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On 6 June 1969, Tighe recorded that Jim McCordadvised him on that date that he, McCord, had visitedWiley in New York City on the 4th and 5th of June 1969.McCord gave Tighe photographs from Wiley which had been"entrusted" to Wiley "many years ago" by Morse Allen.The photograph had the following names on the back:Vianamin Belitsky, Fred Borodin, Michel Reschal, andDeak Zoltan.Memorandum, dated 12 March 1970 by CIA CoverEmployee states: "Wiley apparently had telephoned JimMcCord and at the end of their discussion, Wiley, orMcCord, had the call transferred to our number."Memorandum, dated 6 April 1970 by CIA CoverEmployee to Chief, SRS states: "I received the attachedvouchers and an accounting from Wiley on Saturday. I notethat among other things, he spent over $120.00 on film.Should this part of the accounting be referred to McCord,or do we accept it as presented? It is not clear that itmeets Agency requirements, as all expenses are not matchedup by necessary receipts."A memorandum, dated 14 April 1970, captioned "CharlesWiley" states: "Subject telephoned today after havingtalked with Mr. McCord and advised that he had unfortunatelylost the race to be a Congressional candidate from hisdistrict."McCord may also have been in contact with Wiley during1970-71 concerning the monitoring of a book to be writtenby CIA Covert Agent an ex-Communist and CIA source, who hadbeen involved in certain operations for this Agency (notmentioned in the file) in Mexico. The Agency was ratherconcerned whether CIA Covert Agent would expose his working for CIAand assigned Wiley to help edit the book. The followingexcerpts from the file tend to support the above contention:A memorandum, dated 30 June 1970, captioned "ContactReport, Charles Wiley," states: "Wiley further suggestedthat, along with Jim McCord, he continue to handle CIA Covert Agentand would brief CIA Covert Agent so as to keep him content until he,Wiley, returns from his European trip." (This very probablyrefers to CIA Covert Agent
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# SECRETA memorandum, dated 13 January 1971 captioned "Charles Wiley" states: "Says CIA Covert Agent. has stated that he now wants to leave in some material (Mexico) that earlier McCord suggested not be included." (Apparently material for book Agent vewas writing with Wiley's assistance.)A memorandum, dated 5 February 1971, captioned "Charles Wiley (records problem Wiley reported having with CIA Covert Agent states: "Wiley thinks that perhaps Jim McCord could reason with him if matters don't improve.says McCord isn't with us any more, but Wiley says / still has high regard for McCord and might listen. Wiley believes he, Wiley, may be able to settle the problem, but if not, thinks we ought to have McCord talk to "A similar memorandum, dated 9 February 1971, further outlines Wiley's problem with CIA Covertand states: "Wiley suggested it's time to see what McCord can do with If we bring McCord back in, he ought to discuss the case with Wiley before he has contact with CIA Covert AgentAnother memorandum, dated 12 February 1971 reflects: called McCord. Details of discussion unknown; however, gather that Jim impressed with fact that any mention of the company or personnel by in his book would be at least potentially damaging to activities that are of interest currently."In a memorandum, dated 19 February 1971, it is reflected that Vasaly "had brief telephone conversation with Wiley this p.m. He understood from CIA Covert that AgentCIACofid conversed with Jim McCord recents But did not know the essence of the conversation nor any future plans for contact between them. Advised Wiley that it was our understanding that McCord had again emphasized the need for Agent cover leave his Agency contact and any identification of Agency people out of the book's chapter on his 'Mexican Phase' and that apparently CIA Covert Agent had agreed."In a memorandum, dated 23 February 1971, captioned "Charles Wiley," the problem with reportedly continues: said McCord had in effect okayed what wanted to include in his chapter on Mexican Operations"...![CIA seal]FROMSEP 30 1975CIANW 50955 DocId:32203889 Page 99111SECDET
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CIA Coverttold Wiley that McCord is out of it anyway and that another person is supposed to get in touch withAgentCIA Covert..."Wiley will call McCord tonight for a briefing on handling the Mexican material. Afterwards, Wiley can stall for a week or so by saying he had to send the material to McCord for perusal and opinion."AgentA memorandum, dated 9 March 1971, captioned "Charles Wiley" suggests Wiley intended to contact McCord regarding the CIA Covert Agent matter in the near future.A memorandum, dated 29 December 1971 records a conversation with Wiley concluding with the statement: "He repeated his holiday greetings and was a little concerned apparently that he hadn't had a card from McCord - wondered if anything had happened to him, etc."On 28 June 1972, Wiley telephoned Louis W. Vasaly of SRS and remarked that he, Wiley, was really surprised at the depth the FBI must be covering this, i.e., Watergate, as he had already been approached and interviewed by a couple of FBI agents based on several long distance calls Jim, i.e., McCord, had made to him. Wiley further stated he only told them, i.e., FBI, Jim was an old friend and occasionally solicited information from Wiley, just as the Bureau did.On 9 April 1973, Wiley called Louis W. Vasaly to inform him that his wife, Tina, had taken her life. Wiley suggested that Ruth and Jim McCord, Lee Pennington, Morse Allen, Cliff Carrico and Paul Gaynor be advised. Mr. Vasaly called Lee Pennington who in turn would advise Ruth McCord on the afternoon of 9 April.LEE PENNINGTONThe exact degree of Wiley's knowledge of and association with Lee Pennington is not fully known from records available in the Wiley file. However, it is known that Pennington probably knew Wiley as early as 1954 from Pennington's work with the Americanism Committee of the American Legion and Wiley's index work on behalf of that organization. Wiley has claimed on several occasions to
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# SECREThave a close association with Pennington without elaboratingas to specific details. For example: On March 1967, Wileyprepared a report which states as follows - "In dealing withDon (Sweaney) and Lee (Pennington), both of whom know of myconnection, I avoid any talk of my company activities.At one time, both knew some of my work because we receivedcooperation from them on certain projects. However, sinceDon went to his present job there has been little contact.I talk to Don as I do to everyone else. I ignore anyquestions or statements with double meanings, surreptitiousglances, etc. This is because of two reasons - need-to-knowrule and Don is seldom out of earshot of fellow workers. Noone overhearing us will learn anything I don't want them toknow."Since the recent exposure of company activities isthe chief topic of discussion, and especially since I amconsidered by many as an 'expert' on one of the projects,there is little way of avoiding the subject without arousingsuspicion. I have always taken the same stand, that of acritic - but with qualifications - regarding the area ofmy knowledge. Under the circumstances, it would be quiteimpossible to take any other position."During my discussion with Don, the only companybusiness that was mentioned was the project with whicheveryone knows I am familiar. It is, therefore, obviousthat I could not have said what was reported. I wouldsuggest that someone other than the original source talkto Don. I would also urge that both Don and Lee be remindednot to mention, under any circumstances, their knowledge ofme."DONALD SWEANYWiley's knowledge of and association with Sweany isnot fully known from the Wiley files, nor is there anyreference to any such association in the Office of Securityfile on Donald Sweany. However, it can be presumed, basedupon their mutual association with Lee Pennington at theAmerican Legion, that they probably have known each other![RECEIVED FROM]SEP 30 1975CIA113SECRETNW 50955 DocId:32203889 Page 101
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# SECRETsince 1954. Other than Wiley's comment concerning Pennington and Sweany, previously mentioned, there is nothing else from Wiley concerning Sweany.## HOWARD HUNTThere is nothing in the Wiley files to indicate any contact or association with Howard Hunt. Sometime prior to 24 August 1970 and probably between the fall of 1969 and April 1970, Wiley provided SRS with a manuscript entitled "Give Us This Day," which was circulating amongst some New York publishers none of whom wished to publish it because of its controversial nature, i.e. Bay of Pigs operation. The writer of the manuscript was later identified as Howard Hunt. The exact details concerning this incident are not available in the Wiley files.Further on this theme, on 19 June 1973, Wiley called Louis Vasaly of SRS to say that he had in his hands a copy of Howard Hunt's manuscript "Give Us This Day." Wiley was advised that he had probably forgotten but that we had had access to it several years ago when Hunt submitted it to a different publisher. (Wiley reportedly had made it available at that time). Wiley said that he believed that this publisher was going to take advantage of the recent publicity (meaning Watergate apparently) and, of course, bring it out under Hunt's true name. Wiley was told that we (SRS) had no interest in his copy and that he could return it to the contact who made it available to him. There was no further discussion on the matter.The above is the extent of references to Howard Hunt in the Wiley files.![Received From, SEP 30 1975, CIA]![114 SECRET]NW 50955 DocId:32203889 Page 102
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2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992Date: 08/06/95Page : 1# JFK ASSASSINATION SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION FORM## AGENCY INFORMATIONAGENCY: SSCIARECORD NUMBER : 157-10014-10005RECORDS SERIES : HEARINGSAGENCY FILE NUMBER: 01-H-05## DOCUMENT INFORMATIONORIGINATOR : SSCSGOFROM : ANGLETON, JAMESTO :TITLE :DATE: 06/19/75PAGES: 113SUBJECTS: ANGLETON, JAMESUSSRCIAFBINOSENKO, YURICIA, RELATIONSHIP WITH WCOSWALD, LEE, RUSSIAN PERIODDOCUMENT TYPE: TRANSCRIPTCLASSIFICATION : UNCLASSIFIEDRESTRICTIONS: NOT ASSASSINATION RELATEDCURRENT STATUS: RELEASED WITH DELETIONSDATE OF LAST REVIEW : 09/25/98OPENING CRITERIA :COMMENTS: Box 1[R] - ITEM IS RESTRICTEDNW 50955 DocId: 32423393 Page 1
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# TOP SECRETThe Nuited States SenateReport of ProceedingsHearing held beforeSenate Select Committee to Study GovernmentalOperations With Respect to Intelligence ActivitiesThursday, June 19, 1975.Washington, D. C.(Stenotype Tape and Waste turned overto the Committee for destruction)WARD & PAUL410 FIRST STREET, S. E.WASHINGTON, D. C. 20003(202) 544-6000# TOP SECRET
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TOP SECRETCONTENTS|     |                |      || --- | -------------- | ---- || 2   | TESTIMONY OF   | PAGE || 3   | James Angleton | 2    || 4   |                |      || 5   |                |      || 6   |                |      || 7   |                |      || 8   |                |      || 9   |                |      || 10  |                |      || 11  |                |      || 12  |                |      || 13  |                |      || 14  |                |      || 15  |                |      || 16  |                |      || 17  |                |      || 18  |                |      || 19  |                |      || 20  |                |      || 21  |                |      || 22  |                |      || 23  |                |      || 24  |                |      || 25  |                |      |TOP SECRET
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TOP SECRETEXECUTIVE SESSIONThursday, June 19, 1975United States Senate,Select Committee to Study Government.Operations with Respect toIntelligence Activities,Washington, D. C.The Committee met, pursuant to notice, at 2:20 p.m.,in Room S.123, The Capitol, Senator John G. Tower, presiding.Present: Senators Tower (presiding), Baker and Mathias.Also present: William Miller, Staff Director; FrederickA. O. Schwarz, Jr., Chief Counsel; Charles Kirbow and DavidAaron, Professional Staff Members.TOP SECRET
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TOP SECRETSenator Tower. Mr. Angleton, I understand that you cameon very short notice. And I appreciate your accommodatingthe Committee.You will have to be sworn.Would you rise, please, and raise your right hand?Do you solemnly swear that the testimony you are aboutto give before this committee is the truth, the whole truth andnothing but the truth, so help you God?Mr. Angleton. I do.Senator Tower. Counsel, you may proceed.TESTIMONY OF JAMES ANGLETONMr. Schwarz. I would like to first get your name andaddress on the record.Mr. Angleton. James Angleton, Arlington, Virginia.Mr. Schwarz. Just some procedural matters. You have aright to counsel, you understand that?Mr. Angleton. Yes, I understand it.Mr. Schwarz. And if at any time you want to stop to ob-tain counsel you have a right to do that. And if you wishto claim any of your Constitutional rights you have a rightto do that, you understand those things also, do you?Mr. Angleton. Yes, I understand them.Mr. Schwarz. You were employed at the CIA for whatperiod of time?Mr. Angleton. From the beginning until December, theTOP SECRET