Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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# SECRETBetsy PalmerFile Review - Manuel Ray y Rivero - Volumes I XVIIIMay 2, 197811110655Volume XVI July 1, 1964 August 28, 19641. Draft on Manuel Ray by Alfonso Rodriguez dtd 6 July 1964After his failure to reach Cuba during May 1964, Ray believes he must go into Cuba as soon as possible. Within JURE, according to Ray, his detention by the British is viewed as an unfortunate incident. Ray said some JURE members considering demonstrations before British embassies and consulates.2. Memo for the Record dtd 7 July 1964 from Alfonso Rodriguez   Subject: Tad Szulc Relationship with Manuel RayRodriguez questioned Ray's using newspaper correspondents as emissaries to departments of the U.S. govt. Ray stated that Szulc took it upon himself to speak about matters related to assisting Ray. Rodriguez says it would be wrong to assume that Ray is controlled by Szulc but Ray "undoubtedly knows that Szulc has worked hard, first with President Kennedy and now, for him and his interest. This cannot but influence Ray."2. Intelligence Information Memo, 14 and 15 June 1964 ON 08   Source: Jose Alvarez Sola, private chauffeur of Rogelio Cisneros DiazJURE's national executive met 14/15 June to discuss crisis within the organization concerning Cisneros. Dr. Raul Chibas Ribas stated that if Cisneros not removed from his position, Chibas would make public his resignation.3. Memorandum for Director of Central Intelligence, dtd 9 July 1964   From: Dismond FitzGerald, Chief/WH Division   Subject: Chronology of Concept of Autonomous Operations and   Summary of Financial Support to Manuel ArtimeAttachment A is listing of origin, briefings, discussions, and approvals by appropriate policy levels of the concept of autonomous operations and specifically support to Artime. Chron clearly shows that from the very beginning the problems inherent in autonomous operations were clearly stated at all times by the Agency and that appropriate policy levels were kept fully and regularly informed of the status of autonomous operations.Attachment B contains summary and breakdown of financial support for Artime. Summary states that, "From June 1963 through 30 June 1964 the Agency spent $4,933,293 in support of the Artime operation." Fixed monthly subsidy is $225,000.# SECRET
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SECRETBetsy Palmer11110856Volume XVI continuedpage 2Origin of Autonomous OperationsIntegrated Covert Action Program for Cuba, approved by Higher Authority in June 1963, provided for "support of autonomous anti-Castro Cuban groups to supplement and assist in the execution" of other courses of action. Concept was first voiced in Sept. 1962 in Walter Rostow's proposal for a "Track Two" approach to Cuban operations. Parallel to regular CIA-controlled Cuban teams, CIA would extend financial aid and some advice and guidance to independent and uncontrolled Cuban leaders such as Manuel Ray.Rules of Engagement incorporated into June 1963 program.1.  "It is the keystone of autonomous operations that they will be executed exclusively by Cuban nationals motivated by the conviction that the overthrow of the Castro/Communist regime must be accomplished by Cubans, both inside and outside Cuba acting in consonance.2.  The effort will probably cost many Cuban lives. If this cost in lives becomes unacceptable to the U.S. conscience, autonomous operations can be effectively halted by the withdrawal of U.S. support; but once halted, they cannot be resumed.3.  All autonomous operations will be mounted outside the territory of the United States.4.  The United States Government must be prepared to deny publicly any participation in these acts no matter how loud or even how accurate may be the reports of U. S. complicity.5.  The United States presence and direct participation in the operation would be kept to an absolute minimum. Before entering into an operational relationship with a group, the U.S. representative will make it clear that his Government has no intention of intervening militarily, except to counter intervention by the Soviets. An experienced CIA officer would be assigned to work with the group in a liaison capacity. He would provide general advice as requested as well as funds and necessary material support. He may be expected to influence but not control the conduct of operations.6.  These operations would not be undertaken within a fixed time schedule."[^4]. Article from New York Times, Wednesday, July 15, 1964, bylined Tad Szulc "Ray Said To Leave For Cuba Landing Castro Foe, Balked in May, Reported on Way Again."[^5]. Cable to DIR from JMBARR, dtd 15 Jul 1964. M/V True with Manolo Ray and crew returned Key West area --- had motor trouble.[^6]. Cable to DIR from JMWAVE, dtd 18 July 1964. Ray's latest misadventures trying get into Cuba mid-July greeted with relative indifference majority Cuban exiles Miami area.[^7]. Wireservice prinout - Miami, Flay, July 24, 1964. Three exile groups withdrew from Ray's JURE today protesting that Ray failed to make good his promise to enter Cuba to reactivate the anti-Castro underground. Spokesman was Jesus Dieguez of the Revolutionary National Assembly.SECRET
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SECRETBetsy PalmerReview of Files - Manuel Ray y Rivero - Volumes I- XVIIIVolume XVII - September 1964 - February 1965May 2, 1978 111108571. Memo dtd 1 Sept 1964, Subject: AMTAUP-2 Production   "Chief of Reports Comments: It would appear that AMTAUP-2's reporting on   JURE matters have been generally reliable."2. Autonomous Operations - Operating Plan   Activity: AMBANG   For the Period: 1 October - 31 December 1964. Total of $75,000 paid   to effect move of JURE activities from U.S. territory and as a final payment   to JURE.3. Intelligence Information Cable, dtd 9 Sept 1964   Source: Jose Garcia Valdez, aka "Pepe Gatillo"   Subject: Plans of JURE leader Manuel Ray Rivero to depart Miami for an   Undisclosed Location.   Ray asked Garcia on 9 Sept 64 to take him, St. George and Mirta Borras on   trip to unspecified destination. To depart on JURE catamaran.4. Memo for the Record, dtd 11 Sept 1964 from Alfonso Rodreguez   On Aug 24, 1964, Rogelio Cisneros called to report his resignation from JURE.   Stated Ray incapable of directing both political and military activities.   Cisneros thinks Raul Chibas will soon also resign. Cisneros said Ray not   prepared for ill-fated May attempt into Cuba and Cisneros thinks Ray had   believed he could arrange for CIA to take him into Cuba. "Ray is politically   unformed --- politically that which he last read". Cisneros further stated   that he believed Ray had planned his entire return-to-Cuba angle with President   Kennedy and the presidential elections of November 1964 in mind. According to   him, Ray planned to make JURE and Ray outstanding liberal and democractic   exile group with the thought that prior to the 1964 elections, Mr. Kennedy   would have to do something about Cuba. With Kennedy's death, according to   Cisneros, all of Ray's plans went awry. Rodriguez expresses to Cisneros   that this seems like a far-fetched possibility and Cisneros admits he got   idea out of thin air, but said theory widely held within Directorate of JURE.5. Memo for the Record - draft dtd 22 Sept 1964 Alfonso Rodriguez   Conclusions "I recommend we give Ray what he asks and close the JURE books   for good. If Ray is succesful in Cuba he will not need our help, if he is   not, our help won't do much good.   "He is honest and at least the money will largely be spent for the   purpose he wants to achief.   "Whatever Ray may ever say, he was treated the way he asked to be   treated. We have played the game in a manner beyond reproach."SECRET
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SECRETBetsy PalmerVolume XVII - continued11110853Page 26. Erquiaga Arms shipment to JURE episode.   Cable from San Jose: DIR CITE [SJOS]7152, REF: DIR-6388616-1521-15Please pass to Asst. Sec. Mann from Ambassador Telles: "I saw PresidentOrlich and Minister Quiros Sasso on 18 November and conveyed reference position.The President was visibly shaken to learn that US government was not in-volved in this arms shipment. After some discussion with Minister Quiros,President Orlich requested that we not issue license for AMBANG-1 shipment.President Orlich made clear he would be happy at any time to undertakeaction such as this if US government wanted him to. While he does wishsee Cuba free he inclined to agree with US position Re Hit and Run raidsundertaken principally for publicity sake. President Orlich's decisionbased on (1) relaization that he would not be doing us a favor and, (2)further realization that CRG would be hard pressed to explain such a$70,000 purchase of arms if it became a campaign issue in 1965."SECRET
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# SECRETBetsy PalmerFile Review Manuel Ray y Rivero, Volumes I - XVIIIVolume XVIII - March 1965May 2, 1978111106501.  Memo dtd 18 November 1965 to: United States Secret Service    From: Deputy Director for Plans    Subject: Ray, Rivero, Manuel Antonio aka: Ray, ManoloIn response to a telephonic request of 15 Nov. 1965 for a name traceon Ray. CIA files contain voluminous information from sources ofvarying reliability re: Ray who is well known to Intelligence Communityas a prominent anti-Castro Cuban exile leader and head of JURE. If par-ticular info is desired, please specify.2.  Memo dtd 6 Dec 1965 to Secret Service from DD/P gives 2 1/2 page    standard bio information on Ray.3.  Memo dtd 15 Dec 1965 to Commissioner, INS from DD/P    Subject: Roige Cerezo, Jose    (A 12 399 923 TC)According to CIA files, information dtd Aug 1963 from a Cuban emigree source,Roige was designated chief of intelligence by National Direction Abroad ofJURE. Source said intelligence group created in Marc 1963 on orders ofManuel Ray for purpose of infiltrating JURE members into various organizationswhich operated in Miami area, as well as into agencies of U.S. govt. Further,that in April 1963, Ray had issued orders to infiltrate a JURE member into CIAin order to learn details of plans regarding Cuba. JURE also intended todrop leaflets into Cuba of a derogatory nature regarding U.S. govt. In-cluded in these leaflets was Subject's manifesto against the U.S. govt andagainst this Agency.4.  Ltr. dtd June 2, 1966 from Dr. Julian Gallo to Harry (Mahoney?)Gallo is contact with Ray in Puerto Rico and trying to discover the namesof Ray's contacts in Cuba. Ray, apparently is seeking a Mexican visa fromGallo and unhappy that it did not come through. Refused to reveal namesor addresses to Gallo and would not give information about where his radiobroadcast tapes were to be sent for transmission into Cuba.5.  Memo for the Record, dtd 21 June 1966 from Charles AndersonMet with Ray on 28 April 1966. Anderson said in general Ray had lessinformation on the "purge situation that I did.! Ray said relativesof Gustavo Arcos in P.R. had telephone contact with Arcos family in Cuba,about 25 April and that Arcos still in prison but charges against himwere thin. "(This means there was at least one more telephone call thanwe knew of previously, and this has probably served to increase the pressureon Arcos)." Anderson tells of his concern and strong interest in Arcos onthe chance that Ray might assume Arcos had been CIA agent. Doesn't knowif Ray will construe remark this way but it seemed like an opening "to usean important exile channel as a possible deception mechanism.""I believe that later in the summer it might be a good idea to haveanother talk with AMBANG to keep up with exile thinking, and feeding moredeception thoughts."SECRET
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# SECRETBetsy PalmerVolume XVIII continuedPage 2111108606. Intelligence Information Cable, dtd 28 June 1966   Source: Qualified American ObserverOn 15 June 1955, Rafael Garcia-Bango, Cuban exile in Spain, received call in Madrid from Ray in P.R. regarding Ray's plans to assume power in Cuba. Garcia-Bango told Ray it was essential he come Madred before 25 June and return to San Juan in order to talk to a member of Cuban delegation for 10th Caribbean and CenAm games in P.R., prior to return of delegation to Cuba. Ray agreed to do so.Ray enthusiastic over possibility of overthrowing Castro in next several months. Knows Garcia-Bango has bad reputation but feels he could prove useful. Also useful would be Garcia-Bango's brother, Jorge Garcia-Bango Dirube, who has more respectable reputation. Ray also state that he had received indirectly a message from Jose Llanusa Gobel and considers him a potential ally.7. Harry Mahoney debriefs Ray, described in Memo for the Record dtd 8 July 1966. Mentions Julian Gallo at this time and Ray indicates he knows and respects him.8. Memo No. 771, 1 Sept 1966 for: Chief, OPS Cuba/WH Division/DDP   Attn: Mr. Harry Mahoney, Subject: MIG-21. Attaching communication from DIA authorizing $100,000 should MIG-21 operation succeed. Funds to come from Air Force escrow fund now held by CIA.   (Note: Other memos refer to MIG which Ray said he knew a Cuban pilot would fly out of Cuba. Ray never comes through with any information that is usable, and finally says he cannot contact pilot)9. Cable dtd4 Jan 69 CITE WH/Miami 2233   Ref: Caracas 1490AMOT reports on 9 Aug 68 indicating Ray plans to dissolve JURE and hold a Congress of Cuban exiles in 1969 to create a new organization to fight Castro. Ray working with Haitian groups and hopes, if new invasion of Haiti successful, he will be granted operational bases and radio station in Haiti.10. Memo dtd Feb. 8, 1971 to Director, FBI from DD/P indicates that CIA has no current operational interest in Manuel Ray Rivero.# SECRET
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# SECRETBetsy PalmerApril 5, 1978Review of Manuel Rey Rivero files1111066Assortment of documents not in files at time review began on 3/29/7816-101. 10 June 1966 Dispatch to Chief, WH, From Chief of Station, Santo Domingo. Subject: Haitian Exile Activities in the Dominican Republic.02EMHEFTY-1 provided information on Haitian exile activities. On May 30, 1966, FEMHEFTY was taken to a meeting of Godefray Moscoso at the Hotel Comercial.(with)EMHEFTY was taken to meeting by Gerard Max Lafontant, a Haitian Communist At the meeting, Lafontant told Moscoso that Manolo Rey had obtained explosives for him to use in the first invasion against Haiti and that Rey was now living in the Dominican Republic. Lafontant described Rey as a former collaborator of Fidel Castro, but was not now on sepaking terms with Castro. He said the Communist-oriented 14th of June Revolutionary Movement had on one occasion accused Rey of being a WOVAT agent, but this was not true. Rey can obtain explosives within 24 hours after the request is made.CIA* 2. Cable to Director from Hunt, August 25, 1960 states that Carrillo advised that FRD should keep an eye on new anti-Castro group being formed by Raul Chibas and Manuel Ray, Marcel Fernandez, Julio Durate and Jose Pepin Bosch. Chibas told Carrillo that Miro would follow Chibas line which would be neither join nor fight FRD but help if necessary. Bosch financing Chibas and Miro with initial credit. Results negative when Carillo invited new group to join FRD. Carrillo feels if new group succeeds, it will try to draw in Feliue Pazos and Ramon Barquin.(Note date of cable)* 3. Dispatch to Deputy Chief, WH/SA from Chief of Station, JMWAVE dated 14 April 1964 in Mexico, D. F. Lengthy and very rambling letter which, among many other things, states the story about Manuel Ray being closely associated with ALBIZU CAMPOS and friendly with Puerto Ricans who were working on the rennovation of the White House and the group that tried to assassinate Truman. (Pencilled notation of A. Rodriguez -- "Who is AMSHOT/1? Could he be agent provacateur? What is his access? Can we take him seriously?) Although postmarked in Mexico, AMSHOT apparently still in Cubal Not a Cuban citizen - wife in U.S. Trying to get a Mexican Visa.A4. Cable 21 May 1964 or information report.On 21 May 1964, unidentified members of JURE stated that Manuel Ray Rivero entered Cuba successfully on 17 May 1964 and is still there. He departed from an unidentified embarcation point near Cuba at 3 am on 17 May and reached his destination by 10 am that day. Ray was accompanied by a labor leader believed to be JOSE COMEZ RODRIGUEZ and a 22 year old man who was to serve as Ray's communications clerk and guide.SECRET
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SECRET Betsy PalmerMiscellaneous documents not in filesPage 2111106625. Field Information Report on Cuba   Subject: Lecture of Manuel Ray Rivero to Member of JURE'S Delegation from Tampa, Orlando, and Miami, Florida   Date: 26 May 1965   Source: A young Cuban exile trained in information collection.Ray gaze opening lecture to 25-30 JURE delegates gathered in Miami on 22 May 1965. Ray claims JURE has men and equipment to win war of liberation in Cuba and reiterates that only an internal revolution will overthrow Castro. Said some arms had been left on a military base in the Dominican Republic and that, regardless of who takes over in the DR, the arms will be returned to JURE. Made an appeal for money so that organization would purchase the M/V VENUS, a 110-foot vessel registered in Panama. (Previous reporting on JURE's base and equipment in DR contained in the following: TDCSDB-315/00539-65, 16 Feb 65; TDCSDB-315/00301-65, 38 Jan 65; TDCSDB-315/00383-65, 27 Jan 65; and TDCSDB-315/00269-65, 28 Jan 65.* 6. Field Information Report on Cuba     Subject: Plan of Manuel Ray Rivero to Infiltrate the Ranks of the Central Intelligence Agency     Date: 30 April 1963     Source: Former Rebel Army member (F) active in clandestine movements     Appraisal of Content: 3On 30 April 1963, Rogelio Cisneros, JURE Exec. Bd. member, said a meeting held in his home and Antonio Arias, propaganda chief in Miami, in attendance. Cosneros said it was mentioned that Ray had issued orders to infiltrate a trusted man into the CIA in order to learn details of any plans with regard to Cuba and if possible to infiltrate this man into Cuba. Cisneros said it might be possible to use contacts of George Volsky (sp?) who had CIA contacts. In regard to future propaganda, JURE plans to introduce thousands of anti-American phamphlets into Cuba, including Ray's manifesto against the U.S. government and the CIA.7. Report on Cuba/Dominican Republic   Subject: Urgent plan of Manuel Ray Rivero to Enter Cuba Involvement of Ray with Eloy Gutierrez Menoyo and Haiti   Date: 18 September 1964   Source: Jose Garcia Valdez part of group of Cubam emigres trained in techniques of information collection.Andrew St. George said Ray is attempting to drop himself into Cuba, regardless of risk, to regain his political prestige. Ray feels he cannot now compete with Eloy Gutierrez Menoyo, military leader of SNFE, and other revolutionary organizations, unless he enters Cuba. He wants to have same influence of others when Haiti leadership starts distributing bases to Cuban exiles and providing them help for their aid in overthowing Francois Duvalier (a trade off). According to St. George, the Haiti combine is composed of Gutierrez, Antonio Cuesta del Valle of Commandos L, and DRE members. Also, Rolando Masferrer Rojas on the inside of Haiti operations and has the most influence among the Haitians.SECRET
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SECRETBetsy PalmerMiscellaneous documents no in filesPage 3111106638. Information Report - Cuba/Dominican Republic   Subject: Purchase of a Boston Whaler for Manuel Ray Rivero,   Leader of the Junta Revolucionaria Cubana (JURE)   Date: 18 September 1964   Source: Naturalized American citizen - formerly in shipping business   in Cuba, well-trained and experienced debrieferOn 14 Sept 1964, a Miami yacht builder firm purchased a 13-foot six inchBoston whaler for Ray. Purchaser, Angel Aixala Pertierra said he plannedto go to Santo Domingo to get permission to operate the whaler in Dominicanwaters, and once this had been granted, would deliver the boat to Ray.It was on Aixala's Catamaran ct 1208 D, that Ray made his ill-fated initialattempt to enter Cuba. Aixala is not a member of JURE.*9. Classified Message to Director, from ParisDate: 8 June 1963Ray and Emio Guede arrived in Paris and Ray contacted by Nauman on 7 June.Reviewed plan for Franqus recruitment in place. Urged Ray to takeimmediate action before his presence in Paris was leaked., Guede triesto contact "Franqui by phone and on all occasions, phone answered by withSorel or her roomate, Helene Pulish (phonetic). Guede leaves message wachtime and on last call told franqui going to Brussels and may have alreadyleft. On 7 June Guede sees Franqui at the opening of his exhibition andtalks to him. Franqui listened to him, but made no responses to hisveiled overatures. Guede surmizés Franqui not interested -- thinks he isincapable of defending regime but not willing or capable of breaking withit. Grovery and JERVAY met Ray. Feel this important re possible futureuse Ray Europe. Pari support excellent. (C/S comment: HQS has reasonbelieve no obstacle convincing Ray push for Franqui return for period to beeyes and ears anti-Castro conspiracy.)10. Cable Report to Director, from Paris    Date: 14 June 1963Ray and party travel to Burssels on 11 June, and Ray continues his effortsto recruit an agent in place for CIA. Contacts Guillamo Cabrera andsurmised Cabrera held back from a break due to his concern for a brotherinside who is ill. Ray asks Cabrera to arrange a meeting with Gustave Arcosbut Cabrera unable to do so since Arcos/f4f4f leaving for a few days. Rayextends his trip. Contacts Nauman who tells Ray it is not possible toresolve all the personal problems of those he has contacted and Ray mustshow them the wisdom and practicality of working in place as a means ofeliminating the regime. Ray willing to settle for defection as he believesthis has an impact on the regime. Report states that Ray extremely active,moves fast and purposefully, and has given impression of frank cooperation.Has volunteered to assign a man to be station contact, but feels UMRUMBLE 2is too young but should be aware of whomever is designated.02SECRET
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SECRETBetsy PalmerMiscellaneous documents not in filesPage 411. Information Cable to Director from JMWAVE    Date: 5 November 1963    1111064    Subject: Unification Activities by Manuel Ray Rivero, 23 Oct 1963    Source: A trained observer with access to wide variety of Cuban exiles.    Source is known to most of his contacts as a channel to U.S.    intelligence. Obtained information from Reinaldo Pico Ramon,    officer in the Alianza de Trabajadores Cubanos (ATC, Alliance    of Cuban Workers).Pico was told by an unidentified informant, who is probably on the JURENational Executive, that Luis Manuel Rodriguez, a former rebel armylieutenant from Santiago de Cuba, and who was known as "Mama Dolores"while a member of Brigade 2506, is serving as a Ray agent at Fort Benning,Georgia. Individuals who are working with Rodriguez are SILAS CUERVOCASTILLO and LUIS CLEMENTE BARCENA SERRANO, both former members ofBrigade 2506.SECRET
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# SECRETHSCA NotesBarry PalmerOliver Stone Security Files11110565# SECRET
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11110566SECRETJuly 6, 1978Betsy PalmerGuy Banister - 428810Source of foreign intelligenceBanister approved on 10 Nov 1960 for contact use as a routineInvestigative Report-dist. 13 Sept 1960Conducted in the event Guy Banister & Associates.Sue. might be used as a cover mechanism.Synopsis:General business reputation is good, but his business is not very sound. He was incorporated on 21 Jan 1958 & is President, his wife Vice-Pres. + Sec-Treas was Joseph A. Oster.Lien has been placed on company auNSF Checks have been returned. Your informante interviewed: They advised Banister suspended as Asst Supt. of NOPD because he was involved in down. Town bar incident during Mardi Gras in March 1957. Suspension from NOPD lifted & Banister reassigned to position with no authority - he resigned 2 days later. Purchased a newspaper in Gretna, LA. which he had for 1 1/2 years, during which time he was charged with defamation of character.Began private detective business & become associated with Kent Courtney, publisher of right-wing publication, Independent American.Checks done on Banister, Oster & Gordon in course of investigation (credit & police).SECRET