Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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# SEGRET## Contact Report11110717Persuant to critic publications and specific allegations by former CIA employee James Willcott that LHO was a CIA agent, Staff Investigator Harold Heap, interviented the following personnel to determine if there existed corroboration for the Wilcott statements had personal knowledge relating to the Oswald agent issue,1. Robert P. Wheeler, DOB 4Oct15, SSN 258-17-0844. 6600 Milwood Rd, Bethesda, Maryland, telephone no. 229-6368, 13-3 Position, with CIA, was Deputy Chief of Station, Tokyo, Japan, June to Sept 64. Interviewed at CIA Hqrs 4-13-78. Subject is retired2. Leo Rosenbaum, DOB 2 Dec 23, SSN 122-14-222 1815 Opalocka Dr., McLean, VA, Telephone no 356-5283. Position with CIA for the period June 60 May 64 was chief of Counter Inteligence, SR Branch, [Tokyo Japan]. Interviewed CIA Hqrs. 4-10-78. Subject is retired3. Hope Jane Mason, DOB 24 May 33, SSN [018-26-3500] Subject presently employed at CIA Hqrs and has cover. [Mason's] position with the CIA in 1963 at [Tokyo Japan] was Inteligence assistant for the SE Section. Interviewed at CIA Hqs on 4-7-784. Frederick C. Randall, DOB 28Oct26, SSN 508-20-4068, Presently employed at CIA Hqrs and has cover. Randall position with the CIA in Sept 61 to 13-36 Aug 65 was Chief of Registry at the [Tokyo Station]. Interviewed at CIA Hqs onTHIS COPY IS NOT FOR RELEASE.
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5. James S. Wood, DOB 20 Feb 28, SSN. Presently employed at CIA Hqrs, Woods 13-3 position from April to at [Tokyo Station] as finance officer. Subject interviewed at CIA Hqrs on 3-31-78.6. George von Bretzel, DOB 12 Dec 21 SSN 074-18-5912, 14801 Springfield Rd Germantown, MD, telephone 9348-6908. Former CIA case officers, [Tokyo, Japan] to S R B from July 61 to July 67 presently retired, interviewed 4-10-78.7. Howard M. Orr, DOB 22 Jul 22, SSN 275 12 4377, address 8405 Weller Ave, Mc Lean Va, telephone 893-3325, presently retired. Positions with CIA, HDQS 59-61 (SR Div) [Tokyo] 61-3 (case officer, SB.), Nov 63 HDQS, SR Dir, desk officer for [Japan] interviewed 4-11-788. George A. Fiel, DOB 29 May 21 SSN address 27 Bay Tree, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582 Telephone # 803-249-3193. Presently retired. Fiel was chief of the Soviet Branch at the [Tokyo Station] from June 1960 to June 1965 interviewed 4-29-78
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9. Robert N. Keil, DOB 11 Aug 27,   SSN 257-78-6051, address 2011 Glen way dr,   Sanford, da. 32771, Telephone 13-3305-323-7434   former case officer at (Tokyo Station), SR Bre   Jan 59 - Det 63, interviewed 4-30-7810. Jirome E.fox, DOB 9 Oct 8, SUN 102-22-918    address 3663 NW 21st, Miami, Fila.    telephone 305-634-2997. 13-3-former Cin    intelligence analysis at (Tokyo station) from    Jul 1959 to 962 woched in program involvin    military intelligence. e. interviewed 5-1-7811. William V. Brve, DOB 24 Aug 13, SSN 032 01 816.    address 111 Indian Trials, Scituate, mass    telephone27 617-545-6113. former CIA    [COS Tokyo?, Japan] from 1961 το 1965    interviewed 5-15-812. Willieen Cranford, DOB 19 Sept 24., SSN    429-26-4454 address. 4944 St, Art 806    San Diego, Ca. 92109 telephone 714-272-2770    former cir executios officer at atangi aur base    in charge of the 4.2 program. (Details of intervien    Conducted 5-14-78 submitted in separate report).
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Clit employeesThe above individuals were selected for interview because of the position they held at the time with the CIA at the Tokyo station during the time period from al 1959 to 1964.James Wilett made gave testimony in a closed hearing before the SCA that a CIA case officer stationed in [Tokyo, Japan] told him that LHO was a CIA agent and also mentioned LHO's crypto 13-3 conversation took place in the Tokyo station shortly after the word of the JFK assassination was received on 25 nov 63. Wilent stated that could not recall the name of the case officer or the cryptonyms. Willott also advised that considerable conversation took place among CIA employees concerning the Oswald-CIA agent issue.The basic questions asked of the CIA employee selected were as follows:a) Have you ever seen written documents which would indicate that LHO was a CIA agent or a source of information?b) Were you ever heard advised orally that LHO was a agent?c) Have you ever heard conversation or heard speculation that LHO was a CIA agent or intelligence service?d) Were you in a position to know if LHO was recruited as CIA agent during his tour of duty with the military in Japan.![signature]
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11110710(2) When was the first time you ever heard the allegation that LNO was possibly a CIA agent?13-3(4) Did you know James & Elsie Winikatt in [Japan?]all individualsinterviewed stated they never saw any documents nor heard any information that LNO was a CIA agent while stationed in Tokyo. Only after the critic's publication and the service investigation in the late 60s were they aware of "the purported allegation".Subjects 2, 7, & 8 expressed belief that LNO *could* have been recruited by the KGB during his tour of duty in Japan. They based this belief on the fact that during the period 13-3 of time that LNO was in Japan, the CIA [Station] in [Tokyo] had identified a KGB program specifically directed designed to recruit U.S. military personnel in Tokyo. However they had no information that the recruitment of LNO by the KGB did in fact take place.![page number 3]
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Subject Jerome E. Fox was one person who Wileat could remember with who he had conversation with concerning the speculation that LIHO was an agent for the CIA. The conversation supposedly took place in [Japan] after the information that LIHO was the assassin of JFK. Fox. advised investigator Leap that he was in the U.S at the time of assassination on 23 nov 63. Fox's CIA personnel refute of he was transferred from the [Yokyo station] to the U.S in 1962.Subjects 2, 7, 8, 9 and 11 all thought they would have known if LIHO had been. Been recruited as a CIA agent while he was in Japan. all the subjects worked with 13-3 the S.R Branch of the [Toyko station] and theoretically would have handled or had knowledge of the recruitment. all thought if Oswald have been recruited with out their knowledge it would have been a rare exception 8 the working policy and guidelines of the [station].
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John Sullivan SECRETWilcott, James Bernard, Jr Security filesealed FBI - 100-452761May 9 1969 - SDSSecurity Matter - Studentsfor a Demonstrate Society-Mc Garraghy nothing concerning the issue.IM WAVEMemo - Polygraphically interviewed29 Sept 65 - by James Lyle of ISDby Results - favorable in theDaniel area of morals, loyalty,+ and associates ète, and there  Cullen were no evidences of deception,  Subject considered a very  naive man.FBI informed that the problemhas been resolved.SECRET 11110302
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SECRETDourHoudeshelffpersonnel file6616 oz 765Wilcott, James B. JR.DOB 09-27-31Personnel file09-15-63DDP/FE FOREIGN FIELD, [FE/JKO][TOKYO STATION] SUPPORT STAECPOSITION - FISCAL ACCT ASSTFITNESS REPORT 26 APR 65-15 APR 66"Subject was barely adequate inperforming his assigned tasks."11 Oct 64 to 25 Apr 65Subject considered proficient anddescribed as cooperative and dependable.1 Jul 63 to 30 Jun 64Subject considered proficient - Remarks"Subject has performed his duties in acompetent manner"Specific duty no 1 - "as Station cashierresponsible for the daily receipt anddisbursement of cash [Japanese yen](U.S. dollars, MPE)"11110303SECRET1 Jul 62 to 30 Jun 63Subject considered proficient.
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SECRET1 Apr 61 to 30 Jun 6227 May 60 to 31 Mar 61Competent1 Apr 59 to 31 Mar 60CompetentSECRET
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# SECRETBetsy PalmerMay 1, 1978Cable Traffic, Mexico City/DirectorOctober 1963# 72527 to MEXI from DIR dated 10/1/631.  Basic Hdqtrs position -- assist any responsible anti-Castro group. JURE qualifies. L/2 can give covert assistance but not jeopardize his ops utility. Recommend Lanier contact be maintained.2.  Julio Lanier Hevia one of original members Pro-Unidad Cubana en Exilio formed February 1962.3.  Manolo Ray and Ernesto Betancourt (MEXI 6255) of ELC have had dealings in past and jointly held discussions with U.S. govt. on Cuban problems. Possible therefore Lanier and Betancourt approaches related.# 79557 to MEXI from DIR, dated 31 October 19631.  Do not wish MEXI station intervene wit Mexi foreign minister behalf JURE reps as this would obviously establish official U.S. support JURE. Hdqtrs not aware Liftamil2 has foreign minister contact but if he can assist on visa problem no objection. Might be useful L/2 make pretense of helping in order appear cooperative to Lanier.2.  Angel Luis Guiu Figueredo was chief military operations MRP in Cuba until took asylum May 1961. WAVE asset mid 62 to mid 63. Rogelio Cisneros Diaz is member JURE Executive Board and former national coordinator MRP in Cuba.# 6455 to DIR from MEXI, dated 9 October 19631.  JURE rep in Mexico, Julio Lanier Hevia, told Liſtamil2 that long-range seaplane lined up for use against Cuban soil. Currently used commercially haul shellfish. Based near Tampico. Two JURE leaders coming Mexico soon to inspect it. L/2 will try elicit more details.c/s Comment: Requested timely reporting re any air strikes being planned or mounted against Cuba by anyone.Cuban Ambassador to Mexico, 1963 - Joaquin Hernandez ArmasSECRET
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SECRETSERGIO ARCACHA SMITHSeptember 14, 1965Betsy palmer11/10/6/5I Loose DocumentsReply to the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization Service from DD/P stating: Reference is made to the request dated 23 August 1965 concerning Subject (File No. AL 055 004 TC) The files contain no pertinent additional information to that previously forwarded to the FBI in CScl-3/764,414 dated 30 March 1961, subject: Friends of Democratic CubaIn yellow manila envelope: Letter to agency dated 23 August 1965 referred to above.II 201-835474 (Personality File Action Request) June 25, 1968Attended college in HavanaA graduate of Columbia University Law SchoolServed in Cuban Diplomatic Service before CastroNew Orleans delegate of Frente Revolucionaria Democratico in 1960Additional info in File 100-300-017June 9, 1967 Memo for RecordReference: Brief Comments re: FBI Report, DBB 78940 of 25 April 1967States: Other sources have stated that Gordon Novel and Arcacha Smith have "marquie" letters granting them immunity and are allegedly employed by CIA.Garrison's investigation started when Everett Gordon Schaeffer (phonetic) took a deposition from David Ferrie in which Ferrie admitted knowing Lee Harvey Oswald.November 13, 1975 (outgoing message: on Smith for Customs.DPOB 1923, Cuba. Lawyer: FBI has further information on him.> ![signature]> blush> to be> consisit> ![signature]> 180-10145-> 10295> ![signature]SECRET
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SECRETSergio Arcacha SmithPage 2Betsy PalmerThird Agency Deletions1.  FBI document (DBC-00999) dated 21 Feb. 1967, Classification: not given    Subject: *Assination* Assassination/JFK Nov. 22, 1963, Dallas, Tex    File - not given.2.  FBI document (DBB 78198) dated 30 March 1967, Classification: not given    Subject: Assassination/JFK Nov. 22, 1963 Dallas, Tex.    FBI File#: (S) 62-10960 (Bureau)3.  FBI document, DBB-77295, dated April 10, 1967    Classification: not given    Subject: Assassination/JFK, Nov. 22, 1963 Dallas, Texas    FBI File: Not givenSECRET
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SECRETBetsy PalmerMay 1, 1978SERGIO ARCACHA SMITH - Office of Security File Review 11110617April 28, 19781. Search Request on 4/6/672. Report deleted, dated 7/19/61 - Third Party Information3. Sergio visits survivors of Cuban exile infiltration of U.S. who landed in New Orleans and were hospitalized because of their weakened condition. He tried to see them on 3 May 1961 but entrance to the hospital was denied until his bona fides could be established. Visited them on 10 May 1961. Arcacha then head of New Orleans chapter of CRC.4. Washington Start article, dated 1 April 1967 on Garrison proble - warrent issued for Arcacha's arrest on charges of conspiring to burglarize munitions bunker in 1961 with Gordon Novel.5. Bio memo undated. Sergio Arcacha Smith one of promoters of Friends of Democratic Cuba in New Orleans, 6 January 1961. Investigation conducted by a reliable Miami Station asset concluded that FRC organized for personal gain.6. FBI memo on FRD, 1/18/61, New Orleans, deleted.7. Memo dated 31 May 1967 by Ramond G. Rocca   Subject: Garrison and the Kennedy Assassination - Gordon Dwane Novel   A. Summary - Novel has both claimed and denied CIA affiliation -- a thorough check of CTA records shows no affiliation. It is possible that NBC is supporting Novel to get a large audience for expose of Garrison. Novel may have exaggerated his presumed relationship with Sergio Arcacha Smith who also is not CIA affiliated.   B. Novel is mysterious -- little information -- 29 year old former owner of bar in French Quarter and an electronics expert.   C. In Columbus, Ohio, Novel is free on $10,000 bond - living in a rent-free apartment and drives a car with dealer tags. Rocca questions where money is coming from.   D. Novel in McLena, Virginia 25-26 March 1967. Given a polygraph by Lloyd Furr. Furr and Richard L. Bast operate firm Redex -- sell audio and counter audio devices..   E. CIA finds no evidence of ever having an Evergreen Advertising Agency which Novel claims he worked for and was CIA front.   F. Records show CIA never recruited or paid Arcacha directly but since he was associated with FRD in New Orleans, which was created with CIA assistance, guidance anf financial support may have been given him through the Miami FRD circa May 1960.SECRET
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SECRETBetsy PalmerPage 2Office of Security/Sergio Arcacha Smith8. Memo dated 28 Septembar 1967 from Donavan E. Pratt   Subject: Garrison Investigation - Queries from Justice DepartmentQuestions prepared by Deputy Assistant Attorney General/ Criminal Division.A. During 1948-56 period of his association with CTA, whatservices did Clay Shaw perform for agency?(Shaw submitted information on international trade which was iincorporated into 8 reports -- East German directory of firmsengated in such trade; a Czechoslovakian Trade Exhibit; foreignexchange problems in Peru, etc.B. What was his remuneration? DCS has to supply this information.C. What were his contacts:(Contacted by DCS representative in New Orleans seven times 1949,twice 1950, five times 1951, nine times 1952, once 1953, twice 1954,twice 1955 and twice 1956.C. What was reason for cessation of relationship? Files dont'answer - DCS must furnish answer.Questions about Sergio Arcacha Smith same memo.A. What was his exact relationship with Agency? Never a directone. Miami FRD headquarters may have mentioned CIA sponsorship to him.B. What was Agency interest in and support of FRD? Answeredabove. In the CRC? Had direct access to and support of White House and CIA.C. CIA interest/support of Crusade to Free Cuba Committee?No record - wheck with WH/COGQuestions about Gordon Novel same memo. NO CIA connection with Novel orhis attorney, Steven Plotkin or his former business partner Rancier BlaiseEhlinger.Questions about Jack Ruby No CIA relationship or file.David Ferrie No CIA relationshipRichard Rudolph Davis No CIA relationshipAlvin Beaufouef No CIA relationshipGuy Banister or Hugh Ward no CIA relationshipWhite Russians no - see pp. 716-23 W ReportDe Mohrenschildt noIs CIA tapping Garrison's phone noMarine training site at Atsugi was removed from the U-2 area to which theMarines did not have access.SECRET
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SECRETBetsy PalmerReview of Files - Manuel Ray y RiveroDCD Documents 11110813May 2, 19781.  Memo dated 24 Oct 1962 to Chief, Contact Division, from Chief, San    Francisco OfficeSubject: Suitability of Manuel Ray and Miro Cardona for ImportantRoles in a Possible New Cuban GovernmentInformation received from Dr. Robert North Professor of Political Scienceat Stanford University anu long-time source of exceptional value. Northvisited in Miami and contacted about 25 former Castro supporters representinga broad political gamut. Dr. North got the impression from many of theCubans that they suspectea Ray of being a "possible Communist sleeper".North Treluctant to pass along this information, because accusations werevery broad.2.  Infomation report dated 16 July 1962 and EarlierSource: Cuban National (Alien File A-12570921) who asked for aninterview on occasion of first contact with CIA.Cannot vouch for his bona fides. Had credential indicating membership inbranch of revolutionary army's intelligence service, now in exile in U.S.and maintaing connections with colleagues in that country.A friend of his reports plans to assassinate top Castro leadership in Cuba.To be done by poison "Clostridium Botulinum" which is strong, odorless,and tasteless. Takes about 12 days to kill. About 5cc would do the job.Waiting for next visit of major delegation from a Communist countrydinner in honor of the occasion should bring together most of the importantmembers of the regime and that is when the attempt will be made.2.  Cable dated Oct. 3, 1961 WA CITE NYOR 4902 Support (Travis) info L/ABranch from Daniels. Source is Ernesto Dezaldo Cuban lawyer nowliving in New York City. Stated the MRP in Havana is far less radical thanunder the leadership of Ray, who has been completely discredited in recentmonths. Primary purpose today is (a) assassination of top leaders in Castroregime and (B) sabotage of important industrial and government installationsin Havana. Strength of MRP in Havana estimated to exceed 1,000 succesSmeasured more in terms of fund raising ability and blowing up of buildings.3.  Information dated June 4, 1961, Subject: Underground Student Leader    Comments on Post-invasion Cuba. Reporting officer talked with    ISIDRO BORJA, on the leaders of DRE. Borja says top DRE members in jail    or in a friendly embassy in Havana but said new leaders have been selected    and will resume sabotage activities shortly. Thought the underground could    restore tension in Cuba in 3-4 months. However, said outside help needed    to get rid of Castro. Claimed that prior to invasion, is was possible to    buy almost anything in Cuba from Castro officials they were tainted by    corruption. Since Castro's victory at Bay of Pigs, his popular support is    estimated to be around 30-85%. Most support is out of fear because the    people believe he will be in power permanently. Borja said DRE outside of    Cuba working hard for release of former leader, Alberto Muller from prison.SECRET5/BR
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SECRETBetsy PalmerDCD Documents - Manuel Ray y RiveroPage 21111082) 4. Memo to Acting Chief, Contact Division dtd 20 May 1964   From: Chief, Miami Field Office   Subject: Alleged "New York Times" Publicity Build-up for Manolo RayHal Hendrix, Scripps-Howard L.A. correspondent believes NY Times publicitybuildup for Ray in full swing. Tad Szulc reporting Ray's war movements fromMiami. Also with Szulc is close friend, Henry Raymont of the Times.Hendrix said Times playing up Ray while downplaying Artime and GutierrezMenoyo. Think's Times exaggerating Ray's plans to take teams of highlytrained guerrillas into Cuba, and that Ray's "war" is little more than anMGM-type New York Times production so far.SECRET
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# SECRETBetsy PalmerReview of Manuel Ray y Rivero Files, Volumes I - VIII11110623March 29, 1978Volume I Undated to September 19601. Cable suggests that an offer of financial assistance to Ray's wife and children from CIA rather than through the FRD may pay large future dividends. Family to arrive circa September 1960.2. Cable to DirectorFrom: MASH19 September 1960Increasing suspicion RAUL CHIBAS a Castro plant. Since exfiltration by KAPPES, CHIBAS has laid low but back in picture as representative of RAY. Common knowledge that CHIBAS brought KAPPES out of Cuba, but should be noted that KAPPES has since been in and out of Cuba three times with no apparent difficulties.CHIBAS' sources of information:Mason in U. S. governmentManuel de Jesus and Bender as FRD representativesNino Diaz as Alianza representativeDon Hogan Kappes as Alberto Fernandex representative.This should get a good picture of the U.S. anti-Castro activities.3. Summer 1960. Ray very actively recruited to become FRD member. CIA considered him an important political asset. RAUL CHIBAS, Ray's assistant, spoke for him with U.S. authorities. Urged strong organization inside Cuba before outside help could be effective. CHIBAS meets with Bender 9/7/60, says he is in favor of FRD but completely committed to Ray and would check with him.4. 27 September 1960.Memo to Western Hemisphere/4 ChiefFrom: Rudolph E. Gomez, Acting Chief, WHSubject: Approval from State to Include Manuel Ray Rivero in the FRD ComplexAt a 20 September 1960 meeting, Ray's name was suggested for inclusion in FRD and State desired to look further into his background. Ray was discussed again on 9/27/60 with Mr. Divine who further conferred with Ambassador Mallory same day and Mallory approved Ray's inclusion.5. September 29, 1960 cable from MASH to WH9 indicates MASH somewhat doubtful about Ray's feelings toward U.S. and continued dealings with this group needs further policy consideration.*   There is a restricted CI/OA folder on Ray of this 201 file held under C#85514*   Ask about -- documents sent for microfilming in July 7, 1967.UGFA 12222 3 November 1963 201 2392986. Ray granted Provisional Operation Approval (POA) on 25 October 1960. (form says, Green list attached 104591)SECRET
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SECRETBetsy PalmerVolume I - Manuel RayPage 2111108227. PRQ Part 2 169 085514   Section I Contact and DevelopmentWoodrow C. Olien met Ray October 1958 when Ray was head of Civic ResistenceMovement in Havana. Three clandestine meetings were held prior to 041 January 1959, attended by Olien, Wallace A. Growery, Ignacio Mendoza (MRCmember) who originally introduced Olien to Ray. After 1 January 1959, Raygiven important post in revolutionary government and Olien has seen himonly twice since, Olien poising as political officer to State Department.Section II of PRQ states Ray is friendly to U.S., once having receiveda grant for special study there. A dedicated, patriotic Cuban, opposed toCommunism but taken no active part in combatting it.8. An undated, unaddressed letter from Antonio Gonsales Mora, Jr.   P.S. Says: Joaquin Sanjenis appears to be a person in whom CIA has great   confidence. Linked to Artime conspiracy. Responsible for all "inter-   Cuban" intelligence matters. Is a "shady character" -- gangster background --   gives impression of mental retardation. Not known as individual of any   importance, but he is! "An inexplicable affair"9. PRQ Part 2 (contd)   Section VI -- Subject has definite political action potential, ia   a pro-democratic official of government who is not in sympathy with aims   of international Communism and who is interested in strengthening ties   between Cuba and U. S. Probably would never consent to agent status, but   could by persuasion and argument be encouraged to influence policies of   his government along lines compatible with U.S. government policies.Section XIV -- Information in PRQ Parts I and II were obtained fromfile research and personal contact with subject.