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NSA SIGINT COMMAND CENTER
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RECORD OF EVENTS
23/63
DATE : 11/23/63
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SUBJECTS :
ASSASSINATION, JOHN KENNEDY
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RFK, AND THE REV. DR. MLK, JR.
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NSA SIGINT COMMAND CENTER RECORD OF EVENTS
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FROM (hour)
0745
ASSUMED THE WATCH FROM
Mr. V. T. Larson
TIME (L)
0745
SFCNL
0755
0845
0900
0915
0930
0950
1000
1010
1011
(to)
1545
DATE
Robert E. Gould
23 November 1963
AT
0745
EVENT
Notified LCDR McGrath of Telecon with Mueller. He will be out
about 0845.
Released 2/0/RUD/R316 Unusual Activity on the Soviet Diplomatic
Circuit Between Moscow and Leopoldville.
Colonel Walker (Phone 189-432) from ASA called in reference to
ADP 429. Says this message is in conflict with instructions
from General Blake. Got copy of message from M63 and called
Bl to inform them of Walker's concern. Mr Stewart not there,
but gave information to LtCol Odonovich, who is handling.
Msg in question instructs USM-84 to inform J2 US SOUTH COMD
that his intelligence requirements should be levied through
channels. Copy is in day file.
Lt Cmdr McGrath appeared. Gave him copy of the Telecon and
referred him to Lt Col Odonovich, who is also interested in
the matter of supplying the Mueller with tapes.
WO reports that JRC informs them of three Big Cigar msg.
1328Z at #69; 1342Z at 183; and 1335Z at #28. Had Captain
Blaker inform A615.
Mis Howell of Po53 picked up the message from CI/FID regarding
coverage on Frankfurt Oder link. This msg requires PO52 action,
and she is contacting Mr Keniston in order to take appropriate
steps today.
Dr Shinn called in to check on reaction. Is going to Laurel
and will report in again shortly afternoon.
Ray Henderson A104 reported for watch.
WO reports that CANTAT line was restored at 220744Z. Also
reports "BIG CIGAR NO PHONETICS 1453Z #53". This information
relayed to A615.
1100
NIC Sit Check.
1110
1125
Cox of CIA wants to know if Planes mentioned in J/56/BUA/R1-63
are Fishbed C or Fishbed D. 13 says they can't tell. So formed Cox.
Called LtCol Odonovich to find out if all action had been taken
regarding the Mueller. He assured me that everything had been
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NSA SIGINT COMMAND CENTER RECORD OF EVENTS
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(to)
FROM (hour)
0745
ASSUMED THE WATCH FROM
Mr V. T. Larson
TIME (L)
1125
(con't)
handled by LtCdr McGrath.
1206
1545
AT
EVENT
Robert E. Gould
DATE
23 November 1963
0745
1219
1220
1400
1420
1430
1431
1455
1500
1501
1530
Mr Stewart of Bl came in and reported that according to a junior
EM in B145, USA-66 reports over 800 Gov't cipher msgs transmitted
from Havana to Moscow via ILC bsincen 0000 22 November. This in-
credible volume now being checked out by Contant of B145 for pur-
pose of issuing end product report if true.
Dr Shinn is at home and will be at home until Monday morning.
Released PO55/255-63. Collateral information for USN-19 on
Brazil.
GOLD TREE down 1824Z. 75% cover.
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Mr Embry of Sec Def Office says Monday is a nonworking day throughout
the world for all Govt Agencies a day of mourning. This was co-
ordinated with General Blaake, who says it is fine. Lt Dancy has
contacted Col McCabe, Col Holbert, and Mr Rowlet.
Notified Dr Shinn at approx 1415 that USIB and the Watch were
meeting as usual. Also informed Farley. A and B desks have
informed the appropriate 05 offices who are responsible for
dragging in the people they need to support them.
Mr Stewart of Bl said that Bl will be operating on an augmented
Septimus plan Monday.
Ref item 1206: The actual number of messages transmitted was
four.
Bl is notifying other recipients of the incorrect information.
Brennan of RCI wantes to know if there will be courier service
on Monday. Watch says yes, but this won't be firm for another
hour or two. When watch office does provide answer, please
relay to Brennan.
Rec'd GT preflight 3780
Provided Mr Stewart with addresses and phone numbers of Zaslow,
Col Swears, and JENKS so that he could notify them of mourning
plan for Monday. (This note added 0755 23 November).
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Francis Smead
FROM (hour)
1600
ASSUMED THE WATCH FROM
(to)
DATE
2400
23 Νον 63
Mr. Gould
TIME (L)
1545
SFCNL
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EVENT
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1710
1750
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Col. Duvall, DIA called and wanted a complete run-down on SIGINT
reflections of assassination.
Brenan, STATE called and wanted to know if we had an official list
of the Representatives of other nations who are coming to Washington
for the funeral services, advised him we did not. He will send us
a list. He wants us to be an the alert and report immediately on
any instructions re these representatives particularily on people they
want to talk to in Washington. Anything that is seen in Dip traffic.
Instructed B desk to notify people in B1 and B2.
Gen. Blake is in his office; he has a meeting at 1715. Advised WO.
Gen. Blake has departed for home. He left a package that he may
pick-up Monday, or he may call to have ADM Schulz.
Received BARKSDALE AFB LA DTG 231 935Z. Golden Tree mission 3779
landed at 231824Z, 75 % coverage.
,
Major Nelson DIA IL-18 Moscow to Washington, Plane # 75764 Due in
Washington 0710 Monday. Aboard is Deputy Priminister Mickoyon?? and
7 Others. Advised STATE.
JMajor Nelson, DIA Called to confirm the above sked. The flight is
designated Special #2319. Departs Moscow 241625Z, via Breswick ETA
Breswick 242140Z, ETD 242325Z; ETA GANDER 250615Z, ETD GANDER 250745Z;
ETA ANDREWS 1200Z (0700 Monday EST).
The Duty Officer on Monday 25 N v 63 for ADC is Mr Ayres. He will be on
duty in the ADC office. Phone: 2303(s), 6501 (Red)..
Edwards, DIA/CIIC called to report that he was sending an OI message
to us, this is a retransmission of a message they received from the UN
CMDR in Korea. It is reported that a coup is to take place in S. Korea
at 0100 (unknown if this is Zulu or Korean Local). Marine elements
involved.
Brown, CIA reports they have heard from their units in Korea who also
report a possible coup. They are checking this out and will call back.
Received calls from both CIA and DIA who stated that they did not
consider there was anything to the possible coup in S. Korea, that the
0100 time was Korean Local and that was nine hours ago. The U.S..
Military and CIA, Korea have advised the Korean Military about the
reports they have on the coup. Will call Lt. Col. Lang and advise him
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NSA SIGINT COMMAND CENTER RECORD OF EVENTS
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FROM (hour)
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ASSUMED THE WATCH FROM
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Francis Smead
DATE
23 Nov 63
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1545
TIME (L)
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NOTE
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EVENT
of this. Will take no further action based on fact that both CIA AND DIA
state that there is nothing to the rumor.
Received call from Bradley, CIA regarding SHAMROCK. ADVISED BRADLEY
THAT I WAS NOT IN POSITION TO DISCUSS THIS MATTER WITH HIM, BUT I WOULD
CALL SOMEONE IN WHO COULD. THERE IS NO LISTING OF SHAMROCK ANYWHERE,
FINALLY GOT HOLD OF LT. COL. ODONOVISH IN B1 HE ADVISED TO CALL JOHN
STOCKTON, NO ANSWER FROM STOCKTON. CALLED AL CONTENT WHO WILL BE IN.
BRADLEY SAID TO CALL AND TALK TO MR SLOSS, CIA WATCH OFFICER 1-8565.
IF A MATTER COMES UP THAT REQUIRES C GROUP ASSISTANCE AND BEARD CANNOT
BE REACHED, CALL MR. KELLER.
Message from STATE with list of the DIGNITARIES TO VISIT WASHINGTON
FOR JEK FUNERAL IS COMING IN ON THE PRINTER NOW.
RECEIVED CSAF WASH DC DTG 240106Z. Report of ALLEGED COUP PLOT AGAINST
ROK GOVERNMENT. SEE ITEM 2040 ABOVE.
CALL JOHN STOCKTON, B1 TOMORROW MORNING AT 0800 TO COME IN AND TAKE
OKE A LOOK A MESSAGE FROM CIA THAT IS ON THE SNGO DESK.
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