Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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07D 18-11 each Assault Rifle (AK-47) (ChiCom), S/N 120451 each Burp Gun (ChiCom), S/N 3340021 each Machine Gun (M3A1) (US), S/N 6076131 each Thompson Submachine Gun (US), S/N 2559471 each Light Machine Gun (w/drum) (ChiCom), S/N 212160It is noted that one of the above noise suppressors is marked "Sionics."The above mentioned inventory also revealed the presence of a total of 32 ammunition magazines of various types.Photographs of the above mentioned weapons are appended to this report as attachments.8. On 14 July 1969, JOHN H. HOBAUGH, Colonel, 165-05-2634FR, Deputy Commander, AFATL, Eglin AFB, Florida, was interviewed at his duty station by GOODMAN and the writer. Colonel HOBAUGH advised substantially as follows: The first part of June 1969, he received a telephone call from Colonel BERKOW of the Armament Development and Test Center (ADTC), Eglin AFB. Colonel BERKOW stated that he had received a call from a Mr. BEARD (NFI) of the Advance Research Project Agency (ARPA), a DOD agency, who inquired about a box of enemy weapons that had been shipped through the transportation capabilities of ARPA to Eglin AFB, to the attention of Lt Col P. A. MARRIOTT. At this time Colonel HOBAUGH attempted to contact SUBJECT, but was unable to do so as SUBJECT was on leave; however, he left a message for SUBJECT to call him the next day. The next day SUBJECT called Colonel HOBAUGH and was instructed to telephonically contact Mr. BEARD and explain to BEARD the circumstances surrounding the shipping of the enemy weapons. At this time Colonel HOBAUGH went on leave, returning about 1 July 1969. Upon his return to duty, Colonel HOBAUGH was asked by Colonel MARTIN, Commander, AFATL, to look into the circumstances surrounding the shipment of enemy weapons and ammunition to Sionics from Eglin AFB, Florida and at the same time showing Colonel HOBAUGH a shipping document, dated 13 March 1969, requesting the shipment of two boxes of miscellaneous equipment to Sionics, 1655 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30309, Attn: Mr. FRED BROWN, signed by SUBJECT. Colonel HOBAUGH fürther stated that the boxes of so called miscellaneous equipment were found to contain weapons and ammunition and were therefore repacked and shipped by the organizational logistics personnel according to their instructions from SUBJECT.
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07D 18-1Colonel HOBAUGH advised that SUBJECT made several conflicting statements concerning his knowledge of how the enemy weapons got into the U.S. from the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). SUBJECT stated that he thought the weapons were registered by Sionics; SUBJECT stated that he thought the weapons were for the museum at Eglin AFB; and SUBJECT denied any knowledge of how any of the boxes of enemy weapons were sent to Eglin AFB. SUBJECT stated to Colonel HOBAUGH that while assigned to 7th Air Force in RVN, he acted as escort officer for MITCHELL WER BELL III, Vice-President of Sionics, and during such duties introduced WER BELL to several agencies. Colonel HOBAUGH also recalled that SUBJECT had stated that WER BELL was in RVN under Air Force sponsorship and was a close friend of the Thai Chief of Staff. Colonel HOBAUGH recalled that Colonel BILL FAGAN was SUBJECT's supervisor in RVN. Colonel HOBAUGH stated that to the best of his knowledge the Air Force museum at Eglin AFB has only a few old Viet Cong weapons as the museum was appointed to display weapons of U.S. origin and the Air Force Laboratory has no test program for enemy weapons. Furthermore, no need exists for enemy weapons at Eglin AFB. Colonel HOBAUGH stated that it is not likely that SUBJECT had any authority to ship any enemy weapons from RVN, and SUBJECT unequivocally had no authority to ship any weapons to Sionics as the Air Force Laboratory at Eglin AFB presently has no contract with Sionics, nor has it ever had a contract with Sionics for any purpose.9. On 14 July 1969, the following information was disclosed from a review of SUBJECT's administrative records on file at the CBPO, Eglin AFB, Florida:NAME: PAUL ARNOLD MARIOTTGRADE/AFSN: Lt Col/FR35859D&POB: 5 Jun 15/Greenfield, OKMARITAL STATUS: Married-2DATE OF CURRENT ENLISTMENT: 9 Feb 51DATE OF EST: None indicatedLENGTH OF SERVICE: 27 years, 1 monthAF SC: 2716EDUCATION: BA, 1938MILITARY RESERVEAFFILIATION: NoneSSAN: 513-10-4236DATE ASSIGNED: 14 Jul 65DUTY TITLE: Lab Chief AssistantORGANIZATION: AFATL, Eglin AFB, FLMAJOR AIR COMMAND: AF SCCLEARANCE: TOP SECRET, 16 Sep 63, Det 1 SHAPE,1141st USAF Spc Act Sqd, APO 55 NY; Location of file: DO 5
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07D 18-1HOME OF RECORD:c/o Llewellyn Co., 7th atMontgomery, Fort Worth, TXRACE/SEX:Caucasian/MaleRECORD OF DISCIPLINARYACTION:None indicatedOTHER PERTINENTINFORMATION:Wife: BETTY B. MARRIOTT, 14Alexandria Place SE, Fort WaltonBeach, FLHighest Award Held: BSM, 26 Dec 68TDY to SEA, 28 May to 21 Nov 6810. On 15 July 1969, OTIS R. FRYE, WS-8, SSAN: 228-10-2575,    Freight Checker, 320lst Transportation Squadron, Eglin AFB,    Florida, advised at Eglin AFB, that a review of his files re-    vealed a copy of a Government Bill of Lading (GBL) Nr Z-6,684,529,    dated 19 May 1969, which reflected an incoming shipment of fire-    arms weighing 183 pounds, from Chief, JUSMAG Thailand, Bangkok,    Thailand, through Charleston, AFB, South Carolina to Eglin AFB,    Florida. The shipment was marked: USAF ARMAMENT LABORATORY (DOL-    AFSC) ATTN: LTC P. A. MARRIOTT. The shipment arrived at Eglin    AFB, Florida on 2 June 1969 and was receipted for by CHARLIE B.    MOBLEY, SSgt, 3207th AMTS on 7 July 1969. FRYE furnished the above    document to the writer. A reproduced copy of the document is    appended to this report as an attachment. The copy furnished by    FRYE is being retained in the files of OSI District 7 and will be    released to proper authority upon request.11. On 15 July 1969, S. F. REEVES, GS-8,SSAN: 261-50-7220,    Shipment Planner, 3201st Transportation Squadron, Eglin AFB,    Florida, advised at Eglin AFB that a review of his files revealed    a copy of a GBL, Nr F-0,648,922, dated 28 March 1969, with an    attached DD Form 1149 (REQUISITION AND INVOICE/SHIPPING DOCUMENT),    dated 13 March 1969, Requisition Nr FB2823 9073X100XXX, both of    which he furnished to the writer. A review of these documents    revealed that an outgoing shipment consisting of one box of small    arms ammunition weighing 55 pounds and a box of captured enemy    weapons, weighing 140 pounds, was shipped from AFATL (ATEL), Eglin    AFB, Florida 32542 (Mr. COOLEY/882-2328) to Sionics, 1655    Peachtree Street N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309, Attn: Mr. FRED    BROWN. The DD Form 1149 reflects serial numbers for the 11    weapons as follows: 4514, 1300273, 35285, 68149, 12099391,    928231, 8414320, 12047120, 411564, 700867 and 930843.
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07D 18-1A copy of the above mentioned documents are appended to this report as attachments.12. On 15 July 1969, CLARENCE M. COOLEY, GS-9, SSAN: 505-32-    7744, Logistics Officer, AFATL (ATDA-Log), was interviewed at Eglin AFB, Florida, and advised as follows: On 13 March 1969, Sgt ARNOLD of his office advised him that there were two boxes of small arms and ammunition in the logistics storage facility for SUBJECT. COOLEY stated that he advised SUBJECT that the arms and ammunition could not be shipped without authorization. SUBJECT therefore requested by letter dated 13 March 1969 that the arms and ammunition be shipped as miscellaneous equipment to Sionics, 1655 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30309, Attn: Mr. FRED BROWN. COOLEY therefore made the arrangements for the shipment and the DD Form 1149, Nr FB2823 9073 X100XXX was executed. A file containing the following documents was furnished to the writer by COOLEY:a. Original letter dated 13 March 1969, signed by SUBJECT, requesting Mr. COOLEY to ship two boxes of miscellaneous equipment to Sionics.b. Form letter dated 8 April 1969, to Sionics advising them of the shipment of weapons and ammunition to them; this letter reflects shipment received on 11 April 1969.c. Two copies of AF Form 1149 (with air movement designator FB 5629 8325X002, 20 Nov 68) reflecting the shipment of a total of 12 captured enemy weapons, 19 magazines, 2 pouches with magazines, and 1 circular drum, from Hq 7 AF DAFSC APO 96307 to ACK 2823 Eglin AFB, FL 32542, marked: Hold for LtCol MARRIOTT..The above mentioned DD Form 1149 further reflects that an attempt has been made to obliterate one of the serial numbers from the list of 12 weapons. The effaced serial number appears to be 9473736.COOLEY advised that the box of weapons was opened on 13 March 1969 in the presence of SUBJECT and Sgt ARNOLD, and that they should have knowledge of the missing weapon.The above mentioned documents are being retained in the files of OSI District 7 and are available to proper authority upon request. Copies of the documents are appended to this report as attachments.
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07D 18-113. On 15 July 1969, JOHN C. LYNCH, SMSgt, FR215-22-3876, First Sergeant, AFATL, Eglin AFB, Florida, furnished to the writer the AF Forms 1072 (AUTHORIZED LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE CALLS) for the period from 1 December 1968 to date. A review of these forms disclosed that SUBJECT placed seven long distance telephone calls to either Mr. FRED BROWN or Sionics at telephone numbers 404-873-3672, 404-873-3673, and 404-366-7120 during the period from 2 December 1968 to 9 July 1969. The documents for the pertinent periods are being retained in the files of OSI District 7, available to proper authority upon request.14. On 15 July 1969, LIDA R. MCEWEN, SSAN: 372-22-1834, Secretary, AFATL, Eglin AFB, Florida, advised that she recalled SUBJECT personally placed a long distance telephone call to Sionics in approximately December 1968.15. On 16 July 1969, PAUL (NMN) ARNOLD, SSgt, FR489-38-5452, Logistics Office, AFATL, Eglin AFB, Florida, was interviewed at his duty station and advised substantially as follows: On 13 March 1969, SUBJECT informed him that there were two boxes in the AFATL storage facility that had to be shipped out. ARNOLD subsequently went to the storage facility with SUBJECT and Capt JERRY MCEWEN where the two boxes were opened and were found to contain weapons and ammunition. Among the weapons there was one that had apparently been damaged in combat and both SUBJECT and McEWEN expressed a great deal of interest in the weapon. ARNOLD stated that he left the storage facility to proceed to packing and crating to make arrangements for the shipment, and SUBJECT and McEWEN were left alone in the facility with the weapons. ARNOLD stated that he did not see either SUBJECT or McEWEN remove a weapon from that area, but he felt that one or the other took the weapon, therefore explaining why only 11 weapons were shipped to Sionics.16. On 16 July 1969, JERALD B. MASSEY, Lt Col, 711-14-9602FR, Commander, 3207th AMTS, advised at Eglin AFB, Florida that in approximately February 1969, someone from SUBJECT's office called him to ask if a box of arms could be stored for a few days. He assented and the box was therefore stored in Building 1270 until seized by OSI on 9 July 1969.17. On 16 July 1969, WARREN G. COOK, CMSgt, FR015-16-6519, 3207th AMTS, advised at Eglin AFB, Florida that on 6 July 1969, SUBJECT called and requested that a box of weapons, which was at that time in the transportation storage locker, be picked up by COOK and placed in the AMTS storage area until such time as SUBJECT could get some plaques made so that the weapons could be
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07D 18-1displayed in the AFATL museum. Sgt MOBLEY was therefore instructed by COOK to proceed to transportation and pick up the box of weapons, at which time the weapons were stored in Building 1270 and remained there until seized by OSI on 9 July 1969.18. On 17 July 1969, SUBJECT was interviewed by GOODMAN, supra, and the writer at OSI Detachment 710, Eglin AFB, Florida. Prior to the interview SUBJECT was advised of the nature of the in- vestigation; of his rights under the provisions of Article 31, UCMJ; of his right to remain silent; his right to have a lawyer present during the interview; and that he could obtain a civilian lawyer of his own choosing, at his own expense, or if he wished, the Air Force would appoint a military lawyer for him free of charge. SUBJECT advised that he wished to waive his rights and made the following verbal statement:In approximately November 1968, while assigned to 7th Air Force Headquarters, RVN, as a munitions expert, he was ordered by his OIC, Colonel FAGAN, to assist and support WER BELL, the Vice- President of Sionics, to the fullest extent possible. Therefore, when WER BELL asked SUBJECT to send a box of 12 captured weapons to the U.S., SUBJECT complied by sending the weapons through official channels to Eglin AFB, Florida, as he (SUBJECT) con- sidered Sionics, and therefore WER BELL, an official Air Force contractor. On approximately 13 March 1969, at SUBJECT's request, 11 of the 12 weapons sent to Eglin AFB by him were further sent to Sionics, after FRED BROWN, President of Sionics, assured SUBJECT that the weapons had been licensed and registered with the proper authorities. The shipment was sent to Sionics through official government transportation channels, at government expense. SUBJECT also admitted placing approximately 7 long distance tele- phone calls since November 1968 from his office at Eglin AFB, Florida to Sionics or FRED BROWN in Atlanta, Georgia, at govern- ment expense as he (SUBJECT) stated that Sionics is an Air Force contractor. SUBJECT further stated that he had the twelfth weapon that was sent to Eglin AFB from SEA in approximately November 1968 stored in the lock-up room at Range 22, Eglin AFB. SUBJECT also advised that during the approximate period of February to June 1969, two additional boxes of captured enemy weapons were sent to Eglin AFB, Florida (Attn: Lt Col P. A. MARRIOTT) from Bangkok, Thailand, by (to the best of SUBJECT's knowledge) WER BELL. SUBJECT then asked the appropriate personnel at Eglin AFB to store the weapons for safekeeping and SUBJECT stated that if the weapons were not sent to Sionics, he assumed the weapons would be sent to the Air Force museum at Eglin AFB. SUBJECT further stated that as the officer responsible for the Air Force museum,
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07D 18-1he had been ordered to procure foreign weapons for the museum. SUBJECT stated that he at all times acted as an agent for the USAF, and at no time acted on his own. SUBJECT subsequently released to the writer against proper receipt, an AKA-47 Assault Rifle, S/N 9473736, one of the 12 captured enemy weapons sent by SUBJECT from RVN in approximately November 1968. It was noted that when SUBJECT removed the weapon from the lock-up area at Range 22, Eglin AFB, that it was marked with SUBJECT's name on the stock. The above mentioned weapon is being retained at OSI Detachment 710 by the evidence custodian, available to proper authority upon request.19. On 18 July 1969, SUBJECT was reinterviewed at OSI Detachment 710 by the writer, in the presence of THOMAS F. KERN, Capt., 579-46-3076FR, Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, after SUBJECT was again advised of his rights as set forth in paragraph 18, above. SUBJECT advised that based on advice of his legal counsel, he wished to make no statement until sometime in the future. The interview was then terminated.20. On 18 July 1969, Internal Revenue Service Publication 627 (1-69), Gun Control Act of 1968 (Public Law 90-618), was reviewed at Eglin AFB, Florida by the writer. Pertinent portions of this document are set forth as follows:"Sec. 5844. Importation"No firearm shall be imported or brought into the United States or any territory under its control or jurisdiction unless the importer establishes, under regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary or his delegate, that the firearm to be imported or brought in is:"(1) being imported or brought in for the use of the United States or any department, independent establishment, or agency thereof or any State or possession or any political subdivision thereof, or"(2) being imported in for scientific or research purposes;or"(3) being imported or brought in solely for testing or use as a model by a registered manufacturer or solely for use as a sample by a a registered importer or registered dealer;********"Sec. 5845. Definitions
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07D 18-1"For the purpose of this chapter:(7) a muffler or a silencer for any firearm is included"(b) Machinegun: The term machinegun means any weapon which shoots, is designed to shoot, or can be readily restored to shoot, automatically more than one shot, without manual re- loading, by a single function of the trigger. The term shall also include the frame or receiver of any such weapon, any com- bination of parts designed and intended for use in converting a weapon into a machinegun, and any combination of parts from which a machinegun can be assembled if such parts are in the possession or under the control of a person."(c) Rifle: The term rifle means a weapon designed or re- designed, made or remade, and intended to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge."Sec 5861. Prohibited Acts"It shall be unlawful for any person:"(a) to engage in business as a manufacturer or importer of, or dealer in, firearms without having paid the special (occupational) tax required by section 5801 for his business or having registered as required by section 5802; or"(b) to receive or possess a firearm transferred to him in violation of the provisions of this chapter; or"(c) to receive or possess a firearm made in violation of the provisions of this chapter; or"(d) to receive or possess a firearm which is not registered to him in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record; or"(i) to receive or possess a firearm which is notReviewed By AFOSIFor Public DisclosureIn Accordance WithJFKARCA, 199214 AUG 95
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07D 18-1"identified by a serial number as required by this chapter; or"(j) to transport, deliver, or receive any firearm in interstate commerce which has not been registered as required by this chapter; or"(k) to receive or possess a firearm which has been imported or brought into the United States in violation of section 5844; or*****"Sec. 5871. Penalties"Any person who violates or fails to comply with any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $10,000, or be imprisoned not more that ten years, or both, and shall become eligible for parole as the Board of Parole shall determine."21. On 21 July 1969, WILLIAM M. FAGAN, Colonel, 533-14-6288FV, SUBJECT's former commander in RVN, was interviewed at his summer home in Destin, Florida. Colonel FAGAN executed a sworn statement, pertinent portions of which are set forth as follows:*****"On or about 5 Sept 68 I was advised that a Mr. Mitchell Wer Bell of Sionics was arriving at Saigon Airport and would bring some munitions equipment (guns and suppressors) for demonstration ***** "I assigned Lt Col Marriott the task of handling all facets of Mr Wer Bell's visit which he did by meeting Mr Wer Bell at the Commercial Terminal and assisted him to get settled in a hotel. Mr Wer Bell was in RVN as a private citizen and we were aware that he had no security clearance. ******* "I departed on a Trip to CONUS at the end of Nov 68 and returned to Saigon 13 Dec 68. Mr Wer Bell was still in SEA, but I did not know where. I was aware a shipment of guns had gone to Eglin during my absence but had already arranged through the Commander of FTD W-PAFB that we should have shipped such items to FTD and they would forward them to the designated base. I did nothing to counter this Nov 68 shipment as it was going to the A.F. Armament Lab for a "museum".*****"In early Feb 69 I found Mr Wer Bell and we concluded that he would leave RVN about 17 Feb 69 and he would give me his MACV form 6 and I would ship back only what he brought over. I was very specific about no enemy weapons being involved and if he had such for the Air Force, that I would ship them to FTD as instructed. After my return from my second CONUS trip on 23 Apr 69 I found that Wer Bell did not depart RVN. I asked around for him and heard many stories of his activities and felt I should take direct action. I called the OSI
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07D 18-1"about 1 May 69 and made a statement and asked them to investigate. About 7 May I heard Mr Wer Bell was in Bangkok at the President Hotel. I went there with a Capt Gaylord and got back the MACV form 6. On 14 May I turned it over to the OSI. I felt that I had closed out our sponsorship, but also felt his (Wer Bell's) activities in SEA warranted investigation. This is why I went to the OSI. I did not authorize or direct the shipment of any captured enemy weapons to Mr Wer Bell and/or Sionics."The original of the above statement is being retained in the files of OSI District 7 and will be available to proper authority upon request. A reproduced copy of the statement is appended to this report as an attachment.ATTACHMENTS:1.  Photograph of the weapons contained in packing crate Nr 1.2.  Close-up photograph of first half of weapons contained in packing crate Nr. 1.3.  Close-up photograph of second half of weapons contained in packing crate Nr 1.4.  Photograph of the weapons contained in packing crate Nr 2.5.  Close-up photograph of first half of weapons contained in packing crate Nr 2.6.  Close-up photograph of second half of weapons contained in packing crate Nr 2.7.  Photograph of light machine gun contained in packing crate Nr. 2.8.  Close-up photograph of noise suppressor contained in packing crate Nr 1.9.  Overall photograph of noise suppressor contained in packing crater Nr 1.10. Exploded view of noise suppressor contained in packing crate Nr1.11. Exploded view of noise suppressor with extra piece of equipment contained in packing crate Nr 1.12. Bore shot of suppressor contained in packing crate Nr 1.13. GBL, Nr Z-6, 684,529, dated 19 May 1969.14. GBL, Nr F-0,648,922, dated 28 Mar 69.15. DD Form 1149, dated 14 March 1969..16. Letter signed by SUBJECT, dated 13 March 1969.17. Form letter sent to Sionics, dated 8 April 1969.18. DD Form 1149, signed by SUBJECT in RVN, reflecting the shipment of 12 captured enemy weapons.19. Reproduced copy of statement executed by Colonel FAGAN on 21 July 1969.
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07D 18-1FOR COMDR, EGLIN AFBFOR DIR OSIFOR DO 51FOR FILEAtchs 1 - 19PENDING151470Reviewed By AFOSIFor Public DisclosureIn Accordance WithJFKARCA, 199214 AUG 95NW 88613 Docld:34530447 Page 16
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> [Figure] An assortment of AK-47 rifles, magazines, and various other firearms. The firearms are arranged on a light-colored surface with a backdrop of grass or a similar outdoor setting. The array includes several AK-47 variants with different stock configurations and accessories. Additionally, there are magazines, various scopes, and other firearm-related components.NW 88613 Docld:34530447 Page 17CTD 18-1 Atch 1
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> [Figure: Photograph of the weapons contained in packing crate Nr 1. Assorted rifles, submachine guns, and ammunition magazines are laid out on a white sheet against a backdrop of grass.]![photo of weapons in packing crate]NW 88613 Docld:34530447 Page 18
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> [Figure] The figure shows several firearms and magazines laid out on a surface, likely for inspection or documentation. There are seven rifles, which appear to be AK-47 variants and possibly one LMG(Light Machine Gun). Additionally, there are several magazines, possibly for an H-3 submachine gun.L7 MG (CHICOH)93022.8.AK 47KZ10682AK 4711062936CHICOM BURP368603AK 4712057463AK479004420AK 47 (Foc Sik)6101038SWEDISH K502166MAGIZINESFORH-3 Sub-MG