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FROM:
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CLASSIFICATION
DATE
9 Augus: 1956.
Kabana
Acting Chief of Station (1
GENERAL - Operational/KUCAGE
SPECIFIC
Arthur G. VAIVADA-Request for KUCAGE Operational Clearance
It is requested that an operational clearance de obtained for VAIVADA
which will permit the Station to discuss with him KUCAGE operations in the
student field. He realize that VAIVADA is fully occupied with hispresent
duties, and it is not intended to place any responsibility on him for KUCAGE
operations. It would be of great assistance to the Station, however, if the
writer could be permitted to obtain VAIVADA's views on the type of KUCAGE
activity in the student field which might be most likely to succeed, and
capitalize on his knowledge of the field by using him as a spotter. (we
have in mind the organization of a student political action team similar
to the one operating in Brazil under project ALKALINE-C.)
Theodore K. fislett
Theodore K. LISLEM
Distribution:
3- Washington
2-
- Files
8 August 1956
KL/pls
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INSTRUCTIONS: Officer designations should be used in the "TO" column. Under each comment a line should be drawn across sheet
and each comment numbered to correspond with the number in the "TO" column. Each officer should initial (check mark insufficient)
before-further routing. This Routing and Record Sheet should be returned to Registry.
FROM:
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DATE
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DATE 17 April 1956
KU TU RE
TO $
Chief, WHD
FROM $
Chief of Station, Habana'
GENERAL
-
Operational
SUBJECT
1.
2.
SPECIFIC Arthur G. Vaivada
REFS: (a) HKH-W-1607, 30 March 1956
(b) HKH-W-1505, 28 December 1955
Regarding reference (a) the Station concurs fully with the proposed promotion
of Arthur G. Vaivada and desires also at this time to bring to the attention
of Headquarters the merits of granting Vaivada staff status either
concurrently with the promotion or as soon thereafter as may prove feasible.
The agent himself has expressed a keen interest in acquiring such status,
for a number of obvious reasons. As a contract agent, Vaivada has not been
entitled to the standard step increases that accrue to regular GS employees
Moreover he has not had the benefit of recent legislative increases in basic
salary rates, such that his salary, originally set 16 August 1954 at the then
GS-9 level, is still $5060.00 per annum. Perhaps of more importance than
the foregoing considerations is the fact that this agent has been and is
losing out in terms of the retirement, health insurance, and other more long-
term advantages available to staff personnel. The agent has several times
expressed to the case officer his concern, as a family man, over the fact that
he is not receiving retirement credits with his years of service. Vaivada's
expressed career interests lie in continued employment by KUBARK, more
especially in the area of unofficial cover assignments in the field, and in
view of his qualities of character and high level of performance for KU BARK
the Station has no hesitation in recommending to Headquarters that he be
awarded the desired change in status.
In view of the agent's present salary level it is recommended that the
promotion from his present grade be to the equivalent of a GS-10 at a per
anmin salary of $5,915.00. If Headquarters concurs in the recommendation
that the agent be granted staff officer status, the agent would move up to
the GS-11 grade at that time.
Distributions
3 Wash
2 Files
SECRET
13 April 1956
FORM
MAR. 1949
CLASSIFICATION
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FROM
Chief, WHD
GENERAL 0 Operations
SUBJECT
SPECIFIC
Arthur C. VAIVADA
DISPATCH NO.
KAFOX #309
120-K-1524
17 1954
JUN
DATE
DESELSIEDZED
1. The following information en Arthur 0. VAIVADA is being forwarded
so that you may consider using him in Mexico City as a contact agent,
in which capacity he has served KUFIRE most ably in the past four
years. His present contract, which became effective on 1 September 1953
for a two year period, provides for a salary equivalent to grade
05-7, with allowances.
2.
A review of the Headquarters file indientes that subject is an
aggressive, rather well qualified operative, who han enjoyed a good
measure of success and has excreased good judgment under operational
stress. He desires a career with this Agency, and is devoted to
the work. Subject's academic occation has been designed to fit
him to become an economist. Prion to sutering a contract relation-
ship with KUFARK, subject had received . S. Army intelligence
training and had worked for his Force Intelligence in Panama. He
was trained covertly by instructors of BARK in Washington, D.C.
in the latter part of 1953. His instructors indicate that they
were most favorably impressed and feel that he possesses a sound
practical knowledge of canic clandestine operational principles
and should become an increasingle valuable agent in the long rangs
work of this organisation.
AS
3. The following is a summary and appraisal of subject's work which has 13/
been provided by the Costa Rican Desk at Headquarterss
TENCE.
理
He was recruited by the Panama station in November 1948, but 75
in early 1949 he moved to San Jose, Costa Rica, where he
enrolled in the University of Costa Rica as a student of
economics. In June-1949 subject acted-as-cutout-for two
mail intercept agents and handled a low level penetration
of the Communist Party. In October 1949-a-very-high=loval=
penetration of the Communist Party was also turned over -
to the subject, who sana by this time devoting approximately
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half his time to our work. Since that tine his maia
daties have been to act as cutout and direct these
agents. His most important single activity has been
debriefing the high-level penstration agent whom he has
been able to develop to a point where he and this one
agent constituted the most important assets to the
station.
b. In the course of his operational duties, subject has
proved himself to be very security conscious and to
possess a degree of initiative which has impressed the
station chief on more than ones occasion. He has
participated in setting up safehouses, was responsible
for recruiting the two mail intercept agents, and has
provided the facilities for photographing the material
these two agents turn over to him for rapid processing
and return to normal mail channels. Subject has
recruited two additional agents, both of them are
presently being used, and carried out a cold recruitment
attempt on a Comunist. Ha participated in a technical
surveillance operation in early 1951 during which he was
in charge of the monitoring post together with an
indigenous agent under his direction.
c. Subject is an expert photographer and at one time operated
his own photography shop in San Jose. He is also fairly
proficient in sending Morse code, is trained in the use of
firearms and has studied and worked with charts and maps.
He is considered an expert in writing reports. Subject
has proved himself to be knowledgeable in the usual
techniques of covert operations after four years of working
in San Jose, and has proved to be invaluable to the
station in spotting and/or recruiting additional agents.
4. Subject will be available for duty in the near future. Should
you find his qualifications of interest and favor his entry
into Mexico as a contract agent, please advise as early as
possible. Dunshurst has requested that Subject's possible use
DESES
7.881-43-26
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J. C KING
Enclosure: under sep. cov.
11 June 1954
Distribution:
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Biographie information concerning subject is given below.
A photograph of subject is attached.
Hamet Ross Lester CROZIER
Birth date: 20 June 1922
Birth places DeKalb, Illinois
Documentation: valid U.S. passport
Marital status:
Eife
-
Argentina CORDERO C., born 15 March 1918
at San Jose, Costa Rica. Married
17 December 1945 at Cristobal, Canal Zone.
Children - Tex
Veteran status: Subject is no longer eligible to attend school
under the 0.I. ill of Rights
Description: Height
-
6'1"
Feight - 180 lbs,
Eyes
° blɛa
Hair - bro
Other
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Nose in slightly inclined to left. Subject
has rugged, athletic appearance.
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Chief of Station, Habana
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Arthur 0. VAIYADA
Reference: MK-N-1731, 4 June 1956
HKH-W-1819
AUG 17 1956
L Please advise Subject that effective 1 August 1956, his contract, an
asanded, is extended for a period of one (1) year.
2.
All other terms and conditions of the contract, as amended, remain in
full force and effect.
14 August 1956.
Distribution:
3 - Habana
1 - RI/D&P
1 - WH/III/Cuba
1 - WH/Mailroom
WH/III/Cuba/HOMacAuley:gp
J. C. KING
Chief WHD.
J. C. KING, C/WHD
SECRET
W. GALBRAITH, C/WH/III
201-168881
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SECRET
MEMORANDUM FCR:
FRCIA:
SUBJECT:
Chief, Finance Division
Contract Personnel Division
Contract Extension for Arthur G. VAIVADA
1. Effective
the contract (as amended)
+ August 1956-
for the subject individual, effective
1 August 1994
is
extended
for a period a one (1) year
2. All other terms and conditions of the contract (as amended)
remain in full force and effect.
APPROVED:
is/
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
BY
“Contracting Officer
SECRET
1 Aug. 56
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PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT -
(Appendix I}
Listed below are names of organizations Identified by the Attorney General, under his responsibility pursuant to
Executive 
Order 10450, dated 27 April 1953, to list the names of each foreign or 
domestic organization, association,
movement
, group or 
combination of persons which he designates as Totalitarian
, Fascist, Communist, or subversive,
or as having adopted 
or having shown a policy of advocating or approving 
the commission of acts of force of vio-
lence to deny 
others their rights under the Constitution of the United 
States, or as seeking to alter the form of
government 
of the United States by unconstitutional means.
Each applicant or employee and spouse (if any) must review the following list of organizations for certification
purposes
, and sign on the last page.
Abraham Lincoln Brigade
Abraham Lincein School. Chicago, Illinois
Action Committee to Free Spain Now
Alabama People's Educational Association (ace Communist Politi-
cal Association)
American Association for Reconstruction in Yugoslavia, Inc.
American Branch 
of the Federation of Greek Maritime Unions
American Christian 
Nationalls: Party
American Committee for European Workers' Relief (see Socialist
Workers Party)
American Committee for Protection of Foreign Born
American Committee for Spanish Freedom
American Committee for the Settlement of Jews in Birobidjan, Inc.
American Committee for 
Yugoslav Relief, Inc.
American Committee to Survey Labor Conditions in Europe
American Counell for a 
Democratic Greece, formerly known as the
Greek American 
Council; Greek American Committee for Ma-
tional Unity
American Council on Soviet Relations
American Creation Congress
American Jewish Labor Council
American League Against War and Pascism
American League for Peace and Der.ocracy
American Lithuanian Workers Literary Association (also known as
Amerikos Lietuviu 
Darbininku Literaturos Draugija)
American National Labor Par.y
American National Socialist League
American National Socialist Party
American Nationalist Party
American Peace Crusade
American Peace Mobilization
American Patriots, Inc.
American Poles for Peace
American Polish Labor Council
American Polish League
American Rescue Ship Mission (s project of the United American
Spanish Aid Committee)
American-Russian Praternal Society
American Russian Institute, New York, also known as the Ameri-
can Russian Institute 
for Cultural Relations with the Soviet
Union
American Russian Institute, Philadelphia
American Russian Institute of San Francisco
American Russian Institute of Southern California, Los Angeles
American Slav Congress
American Women for Peace
American Youth Congress
American Youth for Democracy
Armenian Progressive League of America
Associated Klans of America
Association of Georgia Klans
Association of German-Nationals: (Reichsdeutsche Vereinigung)-
Association of Lithuanian Workers 
(also known as Lietuviu Dar-
bininku susivienijimas
)
Ausland-Organization der NSDAP. Overseas Branch of Kazi-Party-
Baltimore Forum
Benjamin Davis. Freedom Committee
Black Dragon Society
Boston School for Marxist Studies, Boston, Massach netts
Bridges-Robertson-Schmidt Defense Committee
Bulgarian American People's League of the United States of
America
California Emergency Defense Committee
Californis Labor School, Inc., 321 Divisadero Street, San Franciscs,
California
Carpatho-Russian People's Society
Central Council of American Women of Crostian Descent, atsp
known as Central Council 
of American Croatian Women, Ma
tional Council of Croatian 
Women
Central Japanese Association (Beikoku Chuo Kipponjin Kal)
Central Japanese Association 
of Southern California
Central Organization of the German-American National Alliance
(Deutsche-Amerikanische 
Einheitsfront)
Cervantes Praternal Society
China Welfare Appeal. Inc.
Chopin Cultural Center
Citizens Committee for Harry Bridges
Citizens Committee of the Upper West Side (New York City)
Cliizens Committee to 
Pree Earl Browder
Citizens Emergency Defense Conference
Cluzens Protective League
Civil Liberties Sponsoring Committee of Pittsburgh
Civil Rights Congress and its aliated organizations, including:
Civil Rights Congress 
for Texas
Veterans Against Discrimination of Civ Rights Congress of
New York
Civil Rights Congress for Texas (see Civil Rights Congress)
Columbians
Comite Coordinador Pro Republica Espanola
Comite Pro Derechos Civiles
(See Puerto Rican Comite Pro Libertades Civiles)
Committee 
for 
a Democratic Par Eastern Policy
Committee 
for Constitutional and Political Preedom
Committee 
for Nationalist Action
Committee for Peace and Brotherhood Festival in Philadelphia
Committee for the Defense 
of the Pittsburgh Six
Committee 
for the Negro in the Arts
Committee for the Protection of the Bill of Rights
Committee 
for World Youth Priendship and Cultural Exchange
Committee to Abolish 
Discrimination in Maryland
(See Congress Against Discrimination; Maryland Congress
Against Discrimination: 
Provisional Committee to Abollah Dia-
crimination in the State 
of Maryland)
Committee to Aid the Pighting South
Committee to Defend Marie Richardson
Committee to Defend the Rights and Preedoms of Pittsburgh's
Political Prisoners
Committee to Uphold the Bill of Rights
Commonwealth College, Mena, Arkansas-
Communist Party, U. B. A, its subdivisions, subsidiaries, and
amliates
Communist Political Association, its subdivisions, subsidiaries, and
allates, including:
Alabama People's Educational Association
Florida Press and Educational League:
Oklahoma League for Political Education
People's Educational and Prem Association of Texas
Virginia League for People's Education
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Congress Against Discrimination
(Bee Committee to Abolish Discrimination in Maryland)
Congress of American Revolutionary Writers
Congress of American Women
Congress of the Unemployed
Connecticut Committee to Aid Victims of the Bmith Act
Connecticut State Youth Conference
Council for Jobs, Relief and Housing
Council for Pan-American Democracy
Council of Greek Americans
Council on African Afairs
Croatian Benevolent Praternity
Dal Nippon Butoku Kat (Military Virtue Bociety of Japan or Mit-
tary Art Society of Japan)
Dally Worker Press Club
Daniels Deferse Committee
Dante Alighieri Society (between 1995 and 1940)
Dennis Defense Committee
Detroit Youth Assembly.
East Bay Peace Committee
Elsinore Progressive League
Emergency Conference to Save Spanish Refugees (founding body
of the North American Spanish Ald Committee)
Everybody's Committee to Outlaw War
Families of the Baltimore Smith Act Victims
Families of the Smith Act Victims
Pederation of Italian War Veterans in the U. 8. A. Inc. (Associa
zione Nazionale Combattenti Italiani, Pederazione 
degli Stati
Uniu d'America)
Pinnish-American Mutual Aid Bociety
Florida Press and Educational League (see Communia Political
Association)
Prederick Douglass Educational Center
Freedom Stage, Inc.
Priends of the New Germany (Preunde des Neuen Deutschlands)
riends of the Soviet Union
Ganbaldi American Fraternal Society
George Washington Carver School, New York City
German-American Bund (Amerikadeutscher Volksbund)
German-American Republican League
German-American Vocational League (Deutsche-Amerikanische
Berufsgemeinschaft)
Guardian Club
Harlem Trade Union Council
Hawall Civil Liberties Committee
Heimusha Kal, also known as Nokubel Heleki Gimusta Kal. Zalbel
Nihonjin, Heljaku Gimusha Kal, and Zalbel Heumusha 
Kai (Jap-
anese Residing in Americs Military Conscripts 
Association)
Hellenic-American Brothertood
Hinode Kat (Imperial Japanese Reservista)
Hinomaru Kai (Rising Sun Flag Society - group of Japanese
War Veterans)
Hokubel Zalgo Shoka Dan (North American Reserve Officers Asso-
ciation)
Hollywood Writers Mobilization for Defense
Hungarian-American Council for Democracy
Hungarian Brotherhood
Idaho Pension Union
Independent Party (Beattle, Washington)
(See Independent People's Party)
Independent People's Party
(See Independent Party)
Independent Socialist League
Industrial Workers of the World
International Labor Defense
_ International Workers-Order. Its subdivisions, subsidiaries and
amliates
Japanese Association of Amer
Japanese Overseas Central Society (Kaigal Dubo Chuo Kal)
Japanese Overseas Convention, Tokyo, Japan, 1943
Japanese Protective Association (Recrung Organization)
Jeferson Bchool of Social Science, New York City
Jewish Culture Sety
Jewish People's Committee
Jewish People's Praternal Order
Jikyoku linkal (The Committee for the Crisis)
Johnson-Pores: Group
(Bee Johnsonises)
Johnscales
(Bee Johnson-Parest Group)
Joint Anu-Fascist Refugee Committee
Joint Council of Progressive Italian-Americans, Inc.
Joseph Wedemeyer ch of Social tents, 21. Louis, Missouri
Kibel Beinen Kal (Association of U. 8. Cruizens of Japanese AD-
cestry who have returned to America after studying in Japan)
Knights of the White Camellia
Ku Klux Klan
Kythauser, also known as Kythaemer Leagus (Kyfhauser
Bund). Kythaeuser Fellowship (Kythaeuser Kameradschaft
)
Kyftaeuser War Relief (Kyffhaeuser Kriegshilfswerk)
Labor Counell for Negro Rights
Labor Research Association, Inc.
Labor Youth Learne
League for Common Sense
League of American Writers
Lictor Society (Italian Black Shirts)
Macedonian-American People's League
Marto Morgantial Circle
.
Maritime Labor Committee to Defend Al Lannon
Mary and Congress Against Discrimination
(See Committee to Abolish Discrimination in Maryland)
Massachusetts Committee for the Bill of Rights
Massachusetts Minute Women for Peace (not connected with the
Minute Women of the U. 8. A., Inc.)
Maurice Braverman Defense Committes
Michigan Civil Rights Federation
Michigan Couned for Peace
Michigan School of Social Science
Nanka Teikoku Ocnyudan (Imperial Military Priends Group or
Southern California War Veterans)
National Association of Mexican Americans (also known as Agocta-
cion Nacional Mexico-Americana)
National Blue Star Mothers of America (not to be confused with
the Blue Star Mothers of America organized in February 1942)
National Committee for Preedom of the Press
National Committee for the Defense of Political Prisoners
National Como Amnesty for Smith Act Victims
National Committee to Win the Peace
National Conference on American Policy in China and the Par East
(a Comida called by the Committee for a Democratic 
Par
Eastern Policy)
National Court of Americans of Croatian Descent
National Coundi american-Soviet Friendship
National Federation for Constitutional Liberties
National Labor Conference for Peace
National Negro Congress
National Negro Labor Council
Nationalist Action League
Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico
Nature Friends of America (since 1935)
Kegro Labor Victory Committee
New Committee for Publications
Michibel Kogyo Kaisha (The Great Put Theatre)
North American Committee to Aid Spanish Democracy
North American Spanish Aid Committee
North Philadelphia Forum
Northwest Japanese Association
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Oblo School of Social Relences
Oklahoma Committee to Defend Poutical Prisoners
Oklahoma League for Political Education (see Communist Political
Association)
Original Southern Klans, Incorporated
Pacific Northwest Labor School, Seattle, Washington
Palo Alto Peace Club
Partido del Pueblo of Panama (operating in the Canal Zone)
Peace Information Center
Peace Movement of Ethiopia
People's Drama, Inc.
People's Educational and Press Association of Texas (see Commu-
Dist Political Association)
People's Educational Association (incorporated under name Los
Angeles Educational Association, Inc.), also known as People's
Educational Center, People's University, People's School
People's Institute of Applied Religion
Peoples Programs (Beattle, Washington)
People's Radio Foundation, Inc.
People's Rights Party
Philadelphia Labor Committee for Negro Rights
Philadelphia School of Social Science and Art
Photo League (New York City)
Pittsburgh Arts Club
Political Prisoners' Welfare Committee
Polonia Society of the IWO
Progressive German-Americans, also known as Progressive German-
Americans of Chicago
Proletarian Party of America
Protestant War Veterans of the United States, Inc.
Provisional Committee of Citizens for Peace, Southwest Area
Provisional Committee on Latin American Adairs
Provisional Committee to Abolish Discrimination in the State of
Maryland
(See Committee to Abolish Discrimination in Maryland)
Puerto Rican Comite Pro Libertades Civiles (CLC)
(See Comite Pro Derechos Civiles)
Puertorriquenos Unidos (Puerto Ricans United)
Quad City Committee for Peace
Queensbridge Tenants League
Revolutionary Workers League
Romanian-American Praternal Society
Bussian American Society. Inc.
Bakura Kat (Patriotic Society, or Cherry Association-composed of
veterans of Russo-Japanese War)
Samuel Adams School, Boston, Massachusetts
Santa Barbara Peace Porum
Schappes Defense Committee
Schneiderman-Darcy Defense Committee
School of Jewish Studies, New York City
Seattle Labor School, Seattle, Washington
Berbian-American Praternal Society
Berbian Vidovdan Council
Shinto Temples (limited to State Shinto abolished in 1945)
Silver Shirt Legion of America
Slavic Council of Southern California
Slovak Workers Society
Slovenian-American National Couned
Social Workers Party, including American Committee for o
pean Workers' Relief
Socialist Youth League (see Workers Party)
Sokołu Kal (Fatherland Society)
Southern Negro Youth Congress
Suiko Sha (Reserve Officers Association, Los Angeles)
Syracuse Women for Peace
Tom Paine School of Social Beience, Philadelphia, Pennsylvanis
Tom Paine School of Westchester, New York
Trade Union Committee for Peace
(Bee Trade Unionists for Peace)
Trade Unionists for Peace
(Bee Trade Union Committee for Peace)
Tri-State Negro Trade Union Council
Ukrainian-American Praternal Union
Union of American Croatians
Union of New York Veterans
United American Spanish Aid Committee
United Committee of Jewish Societies and Landsmanachats Pres
as also known as Coordination Committee of Jewish L
manschaften and Fraternal Organizations
United Committee of South Slavic Americans
United Defense Council of Southern California
United Hartem Tenants and Consumers Organization
United May Day Committee
United Negro and Allied Veterans of America
Veterans Against Discrimination of Civil Rights Congress of New
York (see Civil Rights Congress)
Veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade
Virginis League for People's Education (see Communist Political
Association)
Voice of Freedom Committee
Walt Whitman School of Social Science, Newark, New Jersey
Washington Bookshop Association
Washington Committee for Democratic Action
Washington Committee to Defend the Bill of Rights
Washington Commonwealth Federation
Washington Pension Cason
Wisconsin Conference on Social Legislation
Workers Alliance (since April 1936)
Workers Party, including Socialist Youth League
Yiddisher Kultur Parand
Young Communist League
Yugoslar-American Cooperative Home, Inc.
Tugoslav Seamen's Club, Inc.
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CERTIFICATION
I certify that I have read the names of the above listed organizations.
To the best of my knowledge and belief, I am not, nor have I been a member of, contributed to, received iter-
ature from, signed petitions of or in behalf of, or attended meetings of any organization listed above, or any
organization outside the United States espousing Communist, Fascist, Totalitarian or Nazi causes, except as noted
below.
To the best of my knowledge and bellef, none of my close relatives are, nor have ever been members of, con-
tributed to, received literature from, signed petitions of or in behalf of, or attended meetings of any such organiza-
tions, except as noted below.
INSTRUCTIONS
For the purpose of this certification, if an applicant or employee is completing this form, the term "close rela-
tive” will include spouse, children, parents, brothers; sisters, uncles, and aunts. "Close relatives" of the spouse, for
this purpose, will include children, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, and aunts.
If there are exceptions to this certification, set forth below under Remarks all pertinent information concern-
ing the nature and extent of your activities or those of your close relatives in such organizations, including the
names of the organizations, dates of membership, meetings attended, titles of positions held, amorats and dates
of contributions, nature of petitions signed falling within the meaning of the above certification and circumstances
thereof, titles and authors of literature received, and dates on which received.
In exceptions concerning relatives, include only such information presently known to you or arcilable from
your own records.
If necessary, use additional sheets and sign each sheet. Write none if there are no exceptions.
REMARKS: To be completed by Spouse
REMARKS: To be completed by Applicant or Employee
Date 23
JULY 1956
Argentura Brdero de zie
(Signature of Spouse)
(City and State)
Date 23 JULIO 1956
Ross L. vozier
(Signature of Applicant or Employee)
(City and State)
(Witness)
(Address)
(Witness)
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23 July 1956
MISHORANDUM FOR: Contract Personnel Division
VIA
SUBJECT
$
: FI/Plans
Arthur G. VAIVADA; Request for Extension
of Contract
1. It is hereby requested that the contract of Artimur G.
VAIVADA, which expires on 31 July 1956, be extended for a period
of one year.
No changes in the present contract, as amended,
are contemplated.
2. VAIVADA continues to serve as principal agent for the
AMPHODARCH Project, and his performance has been outstanding.
He has proved to be particularly adept at spotting and recruiting
of agents. Ho was promoted to the equivalent of a GS-10,
effective 1 April 1956.
WH/III/Cuba/Joland/jw
Distributions
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chrono
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F. P. HOLCOMB, AC/WHD
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- Chief of Station, Habana
Chief, WH
SERRET
Operational/KUTUBE
HKH-W-1771
5 JUL 1958
Arthur G. VAIVADA
Reference HKH-A-2577
Headquarters has under consideration the question of staff status for
Arthur G. VAIVADA, as set forth in reference. Before any action can be
initiated in this respect, however, VAIVADA must complete, and return to
Headquarters, the attached Personal History Statements and appendix.
28 June 1956
Attachments: 3
Personal History Statement in duplicate
1 Appendix
Distributioı
3 - Habana w/Attachments
1 - RI
1 - H/Mailroom
1 - EH/III/Chrono
EH/III/Cuba/JBoland/dem
P. P. Holcomb, AC/TH
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W. Galbraith, C/WH/III.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Branch III f
ATTENTION:
SUBJECT:
Cuba Desk
Arthur G. Vaivada
1. The following is required to convert subject to Staff status:
a. Arrange for a full Agency clearance
b. Determine the position vacancy to be made available"
to accommodate subject on Division T/O
c. Approval of FI Staff and Chief, WH.
2. With respect to a. this action may be initiated now through
WH Personnel.
3. It is suggested that one of the new positions allotted to
Costa Rica or Mexico be made available to the Habana T/O if there are
no firm plans to fill the position in the near future as presently
allotted. This of course will have to be approved by Chief, WH.
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Chief, WH Admin
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ORGANIZATIONS. DISCUSSING WITH CROWERY.
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Chief, WHD
Administrative
Arthur C. VAIVADA; Increase in Salary
References &. IKT-A-2577
b. HKH-1710
HKH-W-1731
JUN 4
1956
1. Attached, for station files, is a copy of a new contract amendment
providing for an increase in salary and related compensation for
Subject, as recommended in Reference "a." The increase was offcc-
tive 1 April 1956.
2.
The question of staff status for VAIVADA, as raised by Reference "&,'
is a rather involved one, and is being handled separately.
The
Station will be advised regarding any action taken in this respect.
B
29 May 1956
J. C. KING
Chief, WHD
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OF EFFORT PROVIDE VAIVADA WITH NON STUDENT COVER. THIS WAS
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, FI
SUBJECT:
VIA: FI/Projects Branch
Arthur G. VAIVADA (P/A Project AMPHODARCH)
Plans for Improvement of Cover
REFERENCE:
FI Memo of 13 December 1955
1. Referenced memorandum requested that WH Division forward
to Chief, FI, on or about 29 May 1956, a report concerning plans
for improving VAIVADA's cover (Habana University student on notional
scholarship from WHD proprietary).
2. Negotiations are currently underway for the establishment
of VAIVADA as a representative in Cuba for one of several U. S.
polling agencies. Such an arrangement would afford certain opera-
tional-
contact advantages as well as a logical cover employment and
apparent 
source of income for the agent. Efforts are being made to
implement the proposed new cover arrangement prior to the 31 July
1956 
renewal date of Project AMPHODARCH.
for
John T. Flignn
J. C. KING
Chief, Western Hemisphere-Division
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Chief of Station, Habana
Chief, WHD
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TKH-V-1710
MAY 28 1956
Administrative
Arthur G. VAIVADA; Contract Amendment
1. A recent ruling by the Office of the General Counsal has ended the pay-
ment of allowances, as such, to contract personnal. In the future those
amounts previoualy paid as allowances will come under the heading of
compensation.
2. Sinco compensation is taxable, wherear allowances are not, additional
adjustments have been rade to compensate for tex losses incurred in the
changeover. VAIVADA's contract has been so adjusted, and it is believed
he will find the new quarters and cont of living figures to be equitable.
The specific changes are as follows:
QUARTERS
Old "allowance" (non-tamble)
New "compensation" (taxable)
$2,100.00
$2,575.00
COST OF LIVINO
Old "allmuanco" (non-taxable)
$1,650.00
$1,920.00
How "compensation" (tamble)
Forvarded herewith are the original and one copy of an amendment to
VAIVADA's contract, which reflects the above-described adjustments.
The original should be signed and returned to Headquarters.
Attachments:
Orig & 1-contract admendment
21 May 1956-
Distribution: - Habana w/attachs
1-RI;1-Mailroom; 1-WII/III/Cuba/Chrono=
.J. C. KING, C/H
J. C. KIEG
Chief, WHD
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Contract Personnel Division
VIA
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SUBJECT
Contract Amendment, Arthur G. VAIVADA
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3 May 1956
1. It is requested that the contract of Arthur G. VAIVADA Da
amended to provide for an increase in salary from 85060.00 to $5915.00,
effective 1 April 1956. It is further requested
be appriately adjusted.
معه
allowance
VAIVADA entered on duty with this organisation on 1 June 1949
as a contract agent. From June 1949 through August 1953 he was
stationed in Costa Rica, where his record was outstanding and included
the successful handling of a high level Communist Party penetration.
He was subsequently given leadquarters training for several months
and participated in PBSUCCESS.
3. VAIVADA has been in Cuba in his present capacity (P/A,
AMPHODARCH Project) since July 1954. His performance there has con-
tinued to be outstanding. He has proved to be particularly adept at
spotting and recruiting of agents and his work has been highly praised
by the Chief of Station, Habana. In recommending renewal of the
AMPHODARCH project recently, FI/Plans/Projects stated, with reference
to VAIVADA, that he "has obviously teen a valuable, deep cover agent
handler during six years of service for WH." He had been qualified
previously as the most valuable agent of the San Jose Station.
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4. There are sufficient funds in the AMPHODARCH project (approved
13 December 1955 for the period 1 August 1955 through 31 July 1956) to
provide for the above-requested increase in-salary. Such an increase
will be specifically provided for in the next project renewal request.
VAIVADA has been at his present salary level since July 1954.
J. C. KING
Chief, Western Hemisphere Division.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Contract Personcel Division
SUBJECT
Arthur G. VAIVADA
18 April 1956
There follows information regarding the present status of Arthur
0. VAIVADA, as requested by your division in a recent informal memo-
randum:
8. POS station - Habana
b. Marital-Dependency Status
->>
Wife and two children (ages
5 and 7) loving with subject
in Habana.
Subject is currently receiving a quarters allowance of
$2,100 per annum.
Distribution:
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- VAIVADA file
JAMES B. NOLAND
WH/III/Cuba
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In connection with the information furnished on the following
contrast agent(s) regarding the taxability of Allowance Payments,
the Contract Personnal Division is requesting the following information
in order to adjust the contract to provide additional compensation
to offset the increased tax liability.
HAME
INFORMATION REQUESTED
VAIVADA, Arthur C.
(a)
PCS Station
(b)
Marital Status
1.
Number of dependents
2.
Location of dependants
(c) Is he receiving a quarters allowance or
does he have furnished quarters in liou
of an allowance.
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Date:
Mr. Arthur G. Vaivada
Dear Mr. Vaivada:
Reference is made to your contract with the United States Government.
as represented by the Contracting Officer, effective 1 August 1954, as
amended.
Effective 1 April 1956, said contract, as amended, is further amended
as follows:
(a) The figure $5000 in the first sentence of paragraph 1(a)
is increased to $5915.
(b) The figure $2575 in the first sentence of paragraph 1(b)
is increased to $2960.
(c) The figure $1920 in the first sentence of paragraph 1(c)
is increased to $2175.
All other terms and conditions of the contract, as amended, remain
in full force and effect.
APPROVED:
اور
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
BY
15/
Contracting Officer
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Chief of Station, Habana
Chief, WHD
SECRET
MICH-N-1607
MAR 30 1956
Operational/KUTUHE
Proposed Promotion of Arthur C. VAIVADA
The Headquarters deak feels that the performance of Arthur G. VAIVADA has
been such as to tarrant promotion from his present grade (equivalent to a
CS-9) to the equivalent of a GS-11, and proposes to recommend much promo-
tion if the field concurs. An early reply from the field will facilitato
prompt action on this matter.
J. C. KING
Chief, WHD
26 March 1956
Distribution:
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1 - WH/III/Chrono
1
1
WH/Hailroom
- RI
WH/III/Cuba/JEoland/dam
J. C. KING
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ROUTING AND RECORD SHEET
SECRET
INSTRUCTIONS: Officer designations should be used in the "TO" column. Under each comment a line should be drawn across sheet
and each comment numbered to correspond with the number in the "TO" column. Each officer should initial (check mark insufficient)
before further routing. This Routing and Record Sheet should be returned to Registry.
FROM:
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COMMENTS
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Ray Millard
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Montag
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REPLACES FORM 5-10
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• nemo to files (by 4)
Millard not least bit
enthusiastic about
proposal set forth herein.
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which originally susceted
by langevin and is
apparently rewound
concenced
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8 Feb. 1956.
COVER PREPARATION
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(Arthur G. Vaivada)
In compliance with Station and Headquarters requests,
I am submitting an outline of my efforts and plans for establish-
ing a legitimate (and permanent) cover cooupation that will be
suitable for movement and operation almost anywhere in this
hemisphere. It is my understanding that there are two (local)
cover proposals up for consideration and these will not conflict
in any way the plan outlined herein, but actually will contribute
to the realization of it. That is, during my tour at this station,
I can ostensibly develope and strangthen a career in writing to
the extent that it may stand alone as cover occupation. It is
also pertinent to make it clear at this time, that my aspirations
for a career in fiction writing are personal, sincere, and not in
any way based on a desire to establish a particular type of cover.
For this reason, I have divided this outline in two parts, the
first pertaining to my personal efforts and activities; the second
being in the form of a proposal, available to me as a method of
providing a writing career with a very legitimate appearance.
PALNER INSTITUTE OF AUTHORSHIP:
I
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: When in the early part of 1955 it became obvious
that my University cover was not only weak but also identified
with my targets and thereby creating a security dilemma, I began
exploring the possibilities of utilizing my secondary cover which
was "street photography". Financially this started out well but
soon became bogged down with labor and/or immigration technicalities.
At this time I had simultaneously enrolled in the Palmer Institute
of Authorship at 1680 N. Sycamore, Hollywood 28, California. Frankly,
in the beginning, I had little incentive or interest other than
taking a crack at something I had always desired, but as timė
and lessons have gone by, there is a very positive indication that
I can make the grade. It is a one year course, considered quite
competent and provides stepping stones into the publishing world.
I am nearing completion of this course, have two 5000 word short
-stories-submitted to publishers, one-short-story-analyzod-by=the
Institute and recommended for re-write and probable sale. My
intentions are to try and "break the ice" in the fiction adventure
at teen-age level. (Boy's Life, New Brunswick, N.J.)
II CONFACTS IN PAPERBACK BOOK PUBLISHING INDUSTRY :
When I realized that with very little "padding"
such as contacts with paperback book publishers in addition to my
legitimate correspondence with magazines, this writing career
could be very adequate cover, I made the recommendation to the
station some time in middle 1955.
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(Arthur G. Vaivada) (Cont'd)
Along these same lines, I took advantage of the
opportunity presented when an old friend and AAF companion
came down on a visit in July 1955. Warrant Officer Francis
Williams has been in the AIS (Air Intelligence) since 1940,
actually one of the founders of the service and has written
AISS technical bulletins for 15 years.
present upon my entry into this organ ama was practically
(if not actually.
instrumental in my recruitment. I discussed the plan in general
terms with Williams 
and learned that one of his section AÏ
Officers is currently in the publishing business. William s assures
me that when the right time approaches, he can "arrange" a
substantial contact with this company, with practically no
security hazarde. We have left this pending. ((His addres81
5846 Access Road, Page Manor, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton,
Ohio.))
While on a visit to San Jose, Costa Rica, I met
and discussed this cover aspect with Arthur Gregor, currently
a civilian employee of the Naval Air Station at Coco Soio,
Panama Canal Zone. Art Gregor was considered by the station at
San Jose (our station, that is) for recruitment in 1952. I
submitted the complete Section I of the PRQ on him and we had
a tentative arrangement that sometime in the future, whereever
he might be, if approached by the organisation, he would work
or cooperate with a temporary project, what ever the case be..
(Gregor is specializing in minerology at MIT, and shooting for
e Masters at the Colorado School of Mining.) Gregor has an uncle
who is in the paperback book business (publishing) and according
to his appraisal, would not object to cooperating unwittingly
to the proposal of such a contact. ((Gregor's address: Box 2655,
Cristobal, Canal Zone.)) ..
In conclusion: It is realized that all this wordage
may look very nice, etc., but actually the accomplishment of
such cover will depend on whether I can-get-into-publication
however minor in may be. The efforts to "pad" the existing-
authentic cover with the two projects above may sound "nebulous",
but after all, outside of a tight professional league of staff
writers (or immortals) writing is a nebulous undertaking. Finally,
all of Part II here 
is submitted as a proposal, awaiting approval
and dependent upon the success of Part I.
Arthew Co. Vairs to
Arthur G. Vaivada
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Date:
Mr. Arthur G. Vaivada
Dear Mr. Vaivada:
Reference is made to your contract with the United States Government,
as represented by the Contracting Officer, effective 1 August 1954, as
amended,
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Effective January 1956, said contract, as amended, is further
amended by deleting paragraphs one (1) and two (2) and all reference to
Federal taxes and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
1. Compensation. In full consideration for the purchase of certain
information and services, you will receive from the Government, payable in
such an approved manner as you may direct in writing, the following:
(a) Compensation calculated at the rate of $5060 per annum; and
(b) Additional compensation for quarters procurement for you
and your dependents presently calculated at the rate of $2575 per annum
and applicable only to your initial permanent post of assignment over-
seas. As this additional compensation is based upon quarters costs
at said post, it is subject to unilateral adjustment by the Government
whenever warranted by a change in the factors affecting its initial
establishment. Quarters will not be furnished you by the Government
nor will you accept quarters provided by your cover facility without
prior amendment of this agreement; and
(c) Additional compensation for cost of living expenses (other
than quarters) for you and your dependents presently calculated at
the-rate-of-$1920-per-annum and applicable_only_to_your_initial_per-
manent post of assignment overseas. As this additional compensation
is predicated upon the comparative cost of living between Washington,
D. C. and your overseas post, your cover, family status and basic
compensation, it is subject to unilateral adjustment by the Government
whenever warranted by a change in the factors affecting its original
establishment.
2. Taxes. (a) As your legal relationship to the Government is that
of an independent contractor, all amounts-paid directly or guaranteed by the
Government under Paragraph one supra, are reportable as income under
existing Federal income tax laws and regulations.
(b) In view of the security considerations involved, the
Government agrees, at your request, to withhold Federal income taxes from
the monies due you under this agreement in an amount equivalent to the United
States income tax withholding schedule based upon your taxable income here.
under and
present exemption(s). Sums so withheld will be paid over to
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the Internal Revenue Service. You acknowledge that this is an accommodation
on the part of the Government and does not release you from fulfilling your
obligations under existing Federal income tax laws and regulations. You will
be instructed as to the method to be followed in making timely filing of returns,
estimates and payments in order to preserve security.
All other terms and conditions of the contract, as amended, remain
in full force and effect.
below.
You will please indicate your approval by signing in the space provided
ACCEPTED:
Arthur G. Vaivada
WITNESS:
APPROVED:
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Chief of Station, Habana
Agents and Projects/EUTUBE
Arthur 0. Vaivada
REF: HEH-H-1213, 24 June 1955
5 July 1955
In accordance with reference request, attached is Vaivada's contract
amendment signed by him and witnessed by Stephen H. Karmany. A copy is being
retained by the Station.
Attachments
Contract Amendment (tripl.)
Distribution:
3 - Wash w/att.-
2. - File (23-88)
1 July 1955
abd
Claire B. Dombey
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Agents and Projects/Sum
Contract Amendmert for Arthur G. VAIVADA
1. Four copies of the attached contract, anemisent are being formarded
to conform with the new KUBARK policy of accomodating Contract
Agents by withholding income tax payments from their compensation.
The payments to be withheld from their monthly taxable income will
be an amount equivalent to that listed in the United States income
tax withholding schedule based upon the number of exemptions claimed.
2. It is requested that VAIVADA sign all copies of the aneniment and
indicate thereon in the blank space provided, the number of exemp❤.
tions he wishes to elnia. It is suggested that VAIVADA elain as
few ammptions as possible in order that a sufficient amount of
money may be withheld to cover the entire tax.
3. Que copy of the amendment should be retained by Station Habana and
the rumining copies are to be returned to Headquarters.
Attachment 1
4 copies of Contract Amendment
17 June 1955
Distribution:
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RI w/o att.
1- WH/Mailroom w/o-att.
1 - WH/III/Chrono w/o att.
Subject
J. C. KING
CHE
NKH A. 1793 for reply
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NOTE TO:
WH/FI
Fl/Cuba
The attached amendment is forwarded to you for pouching to
the field to conform with the new Agency policy in accommodating
Contract Agents by withholding from their monthly taxable incom:
amounts equivalent to the United States income tax withholding
schedule based upon the number of exemptions claimed.
It is suggested that you forward a note with the amendment
suggesting that the individual claim as few exemptions as possible
in order that sufficient monies may be withheld to cover the entire
tax.
JOHN L. BISCHOFF
Chief, Special Contracting,
Allowances and Processing.
Staff
Org & cc of
to SCAPS.
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KRIVALA FOR: Chief of (paration, 19/1
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Artier 5. VANAIA (7) /
15 January 1955
Ferrandum dated 23 December from Chief, LA, to
Chief of Operations, 10/1, caso subject.
1. This is an interim memorandum regarding the szabjoe: matter.
With respect to paragraph le of the referenced nomorexia, the will
tivision is trying to obtain a factual written statement regarding
the circ sastances under which the original advance of £1,700 v188
mia to the subject. Cipruzziantes regarding tale suiverse vare given
vertally to !r. Warren lean of us inspection à review Steff in October.
The difficulty in providing a written statement at this time is due to
car inability to reach the officers in U13 the antherised the
advance. At the time of the advance the authorising officers did not
report directly to the Chief, all Division.
2. with respect to paragraph hob, as to why the money had not
boan collected, we find that the PESTCCESS Finance Officer and take
firmate action to provide for the collection of this advance.
in
order to pay back this advance the subject requested that his salasy
be paid in the field rather than at headquarters, no now find that
the Finance Liviaim, as of this inte, has not taken the action requested,
3. This has been discussed on merose occasdam with the Finance.
Divisim with the assumes that it would be acted upon inædístelyo
The Chief, Finance Division, has been advised of this matter and is
taking thẻ chuessay action to facilitate the collectics of the adrimet.
ke & detailed report as requested will be furnimed as s003 85
possible,
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SECRET
Mr.
Artbor G. Vaivada
Dear Mr. Valvada
Reference is made to your contract (and) effective
1 August 1954
with the United States Government, as
represented by the Contracting Officer, for the (purchase) (re
of information and services of a confidential nature.
Effective January 1955, said contract (and) ist
amended by deleting therein all reference to your pay-
ment of Federal taxes and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"While it is recognized that you are an independent contractor,
the Government at your request and in view of security consid-
erations involved agrees to withhold from the monthly taxable
income due you under this contract which is payable on and after
1 January 1955 amounts equivalent to the United States income
tax withholding schedule based upon + 110/2) present
exemption(s). Sums so withheld will be paid over to the
Internal Revenue Service. You acknowledge that this is an
accommodation on the part of the Government and does not
relieve you from fulfilling your obligations under existing
Federal income tax law, and regulations. You will be
instructed as to the method to be followed in making timely
filing of returns, estimates and payments in order to pre-
serve security."
All other terms and conditions of the contract (mxxsmended)
remain in full force and effect.
You will please indicate your approval by signing in the space
provided below.
ACCEPTED:
Arthur G. Vaivada
WITNESS:
APPROVED:
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SECRET
UNITED STATES-CF-AMERICA.
BY
Rack & Peach
Contracting Officer
19am. 55
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AIR
SECRET
Chief, WHD
Chief of Mission, Habana
"INFO:
Operational
HKK-A-1310
15 December 1954
COS Guatemala
CON Mexico
Angel BOAN ACOSTA
1. On about 20 November 1954, Arthur G. VAIVADA (Identity A) met Subject
by chance on the street in Habana. Vaivada states that he knew Subject from
February to May of 1954 in Guatemala City where they lived in the same apart-
mant building. Apparently Vaivada's wife was of considerable assistance to
Sra. BOAN ACOSTA when the latter was sick and by the time Vaivada left Guate-
mala, a fairly good friendship had arisen between the two families. Sr.
Boen Acosta was cultivated by Vaivada because of Doan Acosta's known high
level CP contacts in Guatemala. Apparently Ecan Acosta was of some assistance
to Vaivada at the University of Guatemala.
2. Angel Boan Acosta is a Cuban, born in April 1925 at Camaguey, Cuba.
He is currently a political writer for the weekly "Semanario", an anti-
Batiste magazine. He is married to Iraida MONTALVO of Las Villas, Cuba and
has one child six months of age. They are currently residing with a sister-
in-las in Santos Suares, Habana. Subject was more or less an exile after
10 March 1952 because of his opposition to Batista. He went to Mexico first,
and then received a fairly well paid job in the Government communist radio
headquarters in Guatemala, where he was a political commentator and radio
script writer.
3. Vaivada plans to continue here in Cuba his friendship with Subject
with the idea of obtaining some local leftistyouth contacts of value. Vaivada
does not believe subject is aware of Vaivada's employment by KUBARK or PEPRIME.
4. This Mission's files indicate subject and a member of commnists and
communist sympathisers signed an anti-Batista declaration in 1952, according:
to the communist newspaper, Hoy.
5. The Hission would appreciate any information tending to confirm
subject's communist affiliations, or indicating that Subject is avare of
Vaivada's employment by Pä³RIME.
Attachments:
IMMA-2540
no rife
n
-1-separate cover enclosure (to Mexico & Guat).
Distribution:
3 -
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1 - Mexico w/encl.
1 - Quatemala w/encl.
1 - Files
10 December 1054
Stephen H. Karmany
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HKHW-778
AUG 20 1954
: Chief of Mission, Habana
: Chief, WHD
-Operational
-AMPHODARCH
Reference: HAVA-926 (IN-25759); DIR 10892; DIR 10893
1. Operational clearance has been obtained for Arthur G. VAIVADA on 22 July
1954 as a replacement for Wallace C, RIKON in Project AMPHODARCH.
2.
VAIVADA has been a KUBARK contract agent since July 1949. His initial
assignment was in Project HUMANOID in Costa Rica, where under a student
cover he achieved a high-level penetration of the local BGGYPSY organi-
gation. He was recalled to Headquarters in the fall of 1953 to par-
ticipate in a similar project in Argentina, which could not be carried →
\ out because of refusal of the Argentine Government to grant him a visa..
Recently he was in PBSUCCESS with additional duties as a cutout under
Project ESCROW. He has completed three years of work at the University
of Costa Rica and has one more year to finish for this B. A. degree in
economics. His previous work as a contract agent has been excellent.
:
3. VAIVADA's new contract becomes effective on 1 August 1954 and runs for
* two years.
His salary will be $5060.00 annually (GS-9) and "will be en-
titled to an equivalent quarters allowance. Transportation for VAIVADA,
his dependents, and household effects, together with por diem in lieu of
subsistence-in-the-course-of-the-travel to Cuba is authorized. He is
entitled to death and disability benefits under the Federal Employees
Compensation Act, to continuance of pay and allowances under the Missing
Persons Act, and to 14 days of annual leave per calendar year. Although
VAIVADA is expected to get his B. A. degree in one year at the University
of Habana, it is expected that the second year of his contract will be
spent in some type of graduate work at the same institution.
C. KING
C. L.. BOOKER
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4. During the month of August the following expenses for VAIVADA ore antici-
pated in addition to the 2450.00 monthly normally incurred by RIKON under
Project AMPTHODARCH:
Compensation (05-9) ·
Allowances (post differential)
87121.67
1137.50
Travel in Cuba
⚫ 25.00
Operational expenses
83.34
Transfer allowance
150.00
Living quarters
150.00
Transportation for VAIVADA and
family to Cuba
340.23
TOTAL
$1,307.74.
5. It is anticipated that the breakdown of annual expenses for Project
AMPHODARCH will be as follows:
Compensation (6-9)
Allowances (post differential)
Travel in Cuba
$ 5,060.00
1,650.00
300.00
Operational Expenses
1,000.00
Living quartors
1,800.00
Transfer allowance
(August 1954 only).
150.00
Transportation for VAIVADA and
family (August 1954 only)
340.23
Tuition, books, and related expenses
(September 1954 only)
300.00
$10,600.23
The Mission is encouraged to make its or comments on the abova expenses.
6. On 28 July 1954-VAIVADA-left-here-for-Gainesville, Florida, for a discussion
with Henry C. Ebdoner. After obtaining his visa, VAIVADA was to leave Hiand
for Habana on 31 July. Upon arrival, he would register at the Packard Hotel
and would stay there for a few days while looking for more permanent quarters.
He was to be contacted by telephone the first time. At this time the Case
Officer would use the one-time pseudonym of Sydney Stevens.
7. The Medical office at Headquarters has found VAIVADA physically qualified for
full duties.
8. _Project_AHPRODARCH is up for renewal on 1 September 1954. The Headquarter's
desk plans to have the period covered by the project correspond to that of
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VAIVADA's contract with the termination coming on 31 July 1955. At that
time the project may be renewed for a year to coincide with the second year
of VAIVADA's present contract. The Mission will be notified when approval
ia 
granted.
10 August 1954
Distribution:
3
- Habana
I
WH/III/Chrono
1 - WH/Mailroom
1 -
RI/D&P
WH/III/JCurran/jut
J. C. KING
Chief, WHD
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Date:
Mr. Arthur G. Vaivada
Dear Mr. Valvada:
Reference is made to your contract, as amended, effective 1 September
1953 with the United States Government, as represented by the Central
Intelligence Agency, for the purchase of information and services of a confi-
dential nature.
*
Effective 31 July 1954, eald contract is hereby terminated by mutual
consent of the parties thereto and in lieu thereof the following contract is
substituted:
The United States Government, as represented by the Central Intelligence,
Agency, hereby contracts with you for the purchase of certain information
and related services of a confidential nature under the following terms and
conditions:
1. Compensation. In full consideration for the purchase of such infor-
mation and services, you will be paid an amount calculated at the rate of
$5060.00 per annum. Payments will be made as directed by you in writing
In a manner acceptable to CIA. No taxes will be withheld from this amount,
but it will be your responsiblity to report such income under existing Federal
income tax laws and regulations.
2. Allowances. Effective upon your arrival at your permanent post
of duty overseas, you will be entitled to: (a) A Quarters allowance equivalent
to that granted a GS-9 Government employee stationed at the same permanent
post of duty. This allowance will be at the maximum rates prescribed in
the Standardized Regulations (Government. Civilians, Foreign Areas). No
accounting for this allowance will be required by CIA. In the event that
Quarters are provided by your cover facility, you will not be entitled to the
Quarters allowance herein indicated.
(b) Cost of living allowances in
conformance with the Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians,
Foreign Areas).
3. Travel. You will be advanced or reimbursed funds for the follow-
ing travel and transportation expenses:
(a)
For you from Washington, D. C. to your permanent post of duty
Coverseas.
(b) For your dependents and your household effects from your old to
your new permaneni post of duty overseas.
(c) For you alone for authorized travel within your operational area.
(d) For you, your dependents and your household effects from your
permanent post of duty overseas to your place of recorded residence
upon the satisfactory completion of the terms of this contract or any
renewal thereof.
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You will entitled to per diem in lieu of subsistence in the course of such travel.
All travel, transportation and per diem provided for under this paragraph must
be properly authorized, and expenses incurred hereunder are subject to pay-
Iment and accounting in compliance with CIA regulations.
4. Operational Expenses. You will be advanced or reimbursed funds for
necessary operational expenses including, but not limituā to, iäitiou, books,
entertainment and the purchase of information as specifically approved by
CIA.
Such funds will be subject to accounting in substantial compliance with CIA
regulations.
5. Benefits. (a) You will be entitled to death and disability benefits
equal to those authorized under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, as
amended. Claims by you, your heirs, or legal representatives under this
paragraph will be processed by CIA in accordance with its procedures in such
manner as not to impair security.
(b) You will be entitled to continuance of pay and allow-
ances in a manner similar to that set forth in the Missing Personc Act
(50 U.S. C. A., App. 1001-1015).
(c) You will be entitled to fourteen (14) calendar days'
leave per contract year. Such leave may be accrued during the term of this
contract or any renewal hereof but payment in lieu of unused leave will not
be authorized. Such leave may only be taken at times and places approved in
advance by appropriate representatives of CIA.
6. Cover. It is anticipated that you will undertake certain cover employ
ment in the course of your performance under this agreement. It is expressly
understood and agreed that any and all documents which you may execute in
the course of such cover employment are subordinate to this agreement and
any contradiction in terms which may in any way amplify, extend or restrict
your rights and/or obligations hereunder shall be resolved by this agreement
which shall always be dominant.
7.
Offset. Any sums or substantially similar benefits or allowances
received from your cover facility (if you use the G.I. Bill of Rights any
allowances received by you under said bill except tuition payments) will be
used to offset those due under this contract by the Government. Sums,
similar benefits or allowances thus received are acknowledged and agreed
-to-be-payment-by-the-Government within the provisions of this contract. You
will report all sums or substantially similar benefits received at least every
six (6) months during the term of this contract.
8. Execution of Documents. If, in the performance of your cover ser-
vice, you assume the custody of government funds or take title of record
to property of any nature whatsoever and wherever situate, which property
has in fact been purchased with monies of the U.S. Government, you hereby
recognize and acknowledge the existence of a trust-relationship, either
express or constructive, and you agree to execute whatever documents may
be required by CIA to evidence this relationship.
9. Status. You are not an employee of the United States Government
under this agreement and are not entitled to any benefits normally incident
to an employee status, except as specifically enumerated herein.
10. Secrecy. You will be required to keep forever secret this contract
and all information which you may obtain by reason hereof (unless released
in writing by CIA from such obligation), with full knowledge that violation
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of such secrecy may subject you to criminal prosecution under the Espionage
Laws, dated 25 June 1948, as amended, and other applicable laws and regula-
tions.
11. Instructions. Instructions received by you from CIA in briefing,
training or otherwise are a part of this contract and are incorporated herein,
provided that such instructions are not inconsistent with the terms hereof.
12.
Unauthorized Commitments. No promises or commitments pertain-
ing to rights, privileges or benefits other than those expressly stipulated in
writing in this agreement or any amendment thereto shall be binding on the
Government.
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13. Term. This contract is effective as of 1 August 1954 and shall
continue thereafter for a period of two (2) years unless sooner terminated by
CIA either:
(a) By thirty (30) days' actual notice to you from CIA, or
(b) Without prior notice, in the event of a breach of this contract by
your violation of the security provisions hereof or by your other-
wise rendering yourself unavailable for acceptable service.
Subject to the availability of appropriations, this agreement may be renewed
for successive periods of one year each upon notice from CIA accepted by you.
In the event of voluntary termination for cause by CIA prior to expiration of
this agreement or any renewal thereof, you will not be entitled to return travel
expenses to the United States. Termination of this agreement will not release
you from the obligations of any security oath you may be required to take.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ACCEPTED:
Arthur G. Vaivada
WITNESS:
APPROVED:
BY
Special Contracting Officer
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UHIT :
EXT :
B. L. MALCOLM
R... Melwin
CLASSIFIED MESSAGE
ROUTING
1
WHD
2555
DATE :
28 JULY 1954
ΤΟ :
CHIEF OF MISSION, HAPANA
FROM:
DIRECTOR, CIA
2
5
SECRET
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CONF: WH 5
INFO
: COP, FI, FI/OPS, FI/PLANS, FI/STC, FI/RI 2
DIR 10893 (OUT 65228) 1721Z 29 JUL 54
TO:
SHAVA
RE:
DIR: 10892
CITE: DIR
(OUT_65227) PARA 2
TRUE NAME IS HR. ROSS L. CROZIER.
END OF MESSAGE
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AUTHENTICATING OFFICER
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO MAKE A COPY OF THIS MESSAGE
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Office Memorandum. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
ΤΟ
:
SCO (Miller)
DATE: 29 July 1954
FROM
Special Support Staff, Medical Office
SUBJECT: VAIVADA, Arthur G. (p)
Subject has been evaluated by the Medical Office and found
physically qualified for full duties (general).⠀
B.
Corrigant
6. CORRIGAN
Administrative Officer
MO/EJC: mjs
Distribution:
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SECRET
SECURITY INFORMATION
COVERT PERSONNEL SERVICES FORM
INSTRUCTION FOR AGENT PAYMENT
TO:
Finance Division
Date July 1954
1. Pending my departure from Headquarters, I authorize the Finance
Division to pay all monies due me in cash to my designated Case Officer
or his 
authorized successor for delivery to me.
2. Effective upon my departure, I authorize and request that payment
of monies 
due me 
be made as follows:
a. $
(even dollar amount) to be paid to me by my over-
Beas station. The first payment to be made on or about.
covering the pay period beginning _
*
and ending
-
special
b. The balance or all as the case may be, of compensation, allowances,
and 
other monies due 
me to be deposited in the - regular
(cross out one) checking account (savings accounts and Bank Foreign
Branch accounts not permitted) as follows:
(1) Name of account as it appears
on bank records *
(2) Address on record with bank
(3) Name of bank.
(4) Address of bank
;
Ross L. Crozier
P.O. Boss 779, Can Jose, Costa
Kica
National City Janis of new York
55 Well Street
(street and number)
New York 15, . I.
(City and State)
3. Special provisions:
Total salary and allowances to be paid into bank account.
Gairada
Signature (Pseudonym)
Received Finance Division:
If checks are to be drawn
by more than one person,
account should be joint.
By
Date
FORM NO.
FEB 1953
59-838
SECRET
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SECURITY INFORMATION
COVERT PERSONNEL SERVICES FORM
JOB SUMMARY
Pseudonym Arthur G. VAIVADA
WH/111
-Division
Project
Case Officer
Date
.. Halcolm
22 July 1954
(If this information is contained in an approved Project, this
form need not be completed.)
Duties: (General Description of the Duties to be performed)
Penetration of the Cuban Communist Party and Communist fronts
at the University of Havana.
II. Qualifications: (Indicate qualifications applicable to assigned duties)
a.
Experience: Four years experience as a contract agent in WHD
b. Education: (Check) High School
College ✗ Post Graduate.
C. Language:
English and Spanish fluent
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d. Other:
III.
Present job and salary:
Formerly received $4205 plus allowances. This is to be raised to
$5060 per annum plus allowances under new contract.
IV. Cover Activity: PROPOSED ESTABLISHED (Cross out one). Give general
description, i.e., Proprietary, Subsidized, Cultural, Educational,
Commercial, Nominal, Military, etc.
Subject was under student cover in previous project. This cover
will be continued in the new project
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SECRET
SECURITY INFORMATION
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2. L. Malcolm, WHD/III
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AMPHODARDH
DIVISION
STATION
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HAVANA, CUPA
SECRET
PROJECT AMENDMENT
св
HEADQUARTERS CASE OFFICER:
Roy L. Halcolm
Room No.
Extension
Date
2104 Stre, I
2555
22 July 1954
1. It is requested that an amendment to the Subject Project be approved
wherein contract agent Arthur G. VAIVADA (P) will replace contract agent Wallace C.
E
RIKON (P). Operational Clearance for the use of VAIVADA in Project APHODARCH was
granted 21 July 1954 (0.C. #25507).
2. Project AMPHODARCH is already approved for $5400 for the year ending 31
August 1954. This amandment will increase the cost of APHODARCH during the remaining
$1232.74
month of this approved period by A. RIMON'S compensation, allowances, and expenses
for the same period is figured to be 3450.00. A breakdown of VAIVADA's expenses for the
period 1 August through 31 August 1954 is as follows:
Compensation
(GS-9)
421.67
Allowances
137.50
Travel in
Calon
25.00
Operational Expenses
83.34
Transfer allowance
150.00
Living quarters
Transportation 1. Cub
150.00
340.23
TOTAL
$1307.74
for Vaivad. and family
3. For a successful substitution of VAIVADA in place of RIXON in Project AFRODARCH
in Hatana
♫ is necessary that the two contract agents be in contact/during the period 1-31 August
1954. Immediately following the submission of this amendment covering that period, a
project renewal will be drawn up contemplating the use of VAIVADA in the project on a
yearly basis with at least a two-year tour in view.
4. The gendral objectives, targets, and cover will remain the same in the project.
As a part of the cover backstopping, a notional scholarship grant of $120 per month
will be "awarded" VAIVADA by the DTEMBARGO mechanism. Complete correspondence and docu-
mentation on this grant will be carried by VAIVADA when he goes to Cuba.
5. Arthur G. VAIVADA has been a contract agent in the employ of NUEAPK since July
1949, working in the HINAROm Project in Costa Rica, and more recently in Project..
PBSUCCESS with additional duties as cutout under Project ESCROW. VAIVADA has one more
year of academic work to finish in order to receive an A.P. degree in Ecomoties. This
furnishes a logical and natural reason for him to matriculate at Habana University, with
which are associated the main tasks, targets, and objectives of Project 4PHODA RCH. His
previous work as a contract agent has been excellent and it is felt that with the subs-
Titution of VAIVADA for RIKON, a big improvement in the production of the project may
be expected during the coming year. VAIVADA, a U. S. citizen married to a Costa Rican
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Cuban contacts than RIKON who is a Puerto Rican, as there exists a certain amount of
antagonism between Cuters and Porto Ricans, VATVADA alec has the advantage of having had
three years of university work in Costa Rica.
in
6. It is the consensus of opinion among the interested officers at Headquarters and
the field that Wallace C. RIYOH should be given the opportunity of serving elsewhere in
Latin America in a locality and situation where he will have greater opportunity to
produce results. Plans are now being drawn up to shift RIKON to another country in ·
September 1954.
Approved:
Chief, FI
J. C. KING, CWH
Date
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SECURITY INFORMATION
Case Officer R. L. Halcols
Division WHO
Tel. Ext.
CONTRACT INFORMATION AND CHECK LIST
2555.
Date 22 July 1954
I.
General
A.
Pseudonym Arthur G. VAIVADA
B. Project AMPHEDARCH C. Allot. No. 3517-014,
D. Previous CIA Pseudonyms or Aliases.
E.
F.
Category (Contract Employee, Contract Agent, etc.) Contract Agent
Is individual presently engaged or has he ever been engaged by CIA or its
allied activities in any capacity? Yes Describe. Contract Agent since.
Type Operational Date B.C. #25507 21 July 1954
Permanent Post (City and Country) Havana, Cuba
G.
Security Clearance:
H.
II.
A.
Personal Data
Citizenship
3.5.
B. Age 32 C. Military Status Latorm
Washington, Daka
D. Legal Residence (City and Country). Starling, Illinois.
Current Residence (City and State).
E.
Previous Years of Government Service (Military and Civilian) over 12 years
Has a draft deferment been obtained by CIA?. Nona needed
F.
G.
III.
Compensation
CIA
COVER
A.
Basic
$ 5060.00
B.
C.
Additional (Post Differential)
Profit participation or bonus
D.
Total
5060.00
IV.
Allowances:
(Normally granted only to residents of the United States)
A.
Living
-
Quarters
CIA
1800
B.
Cost-of-Living
C. Other
D.
Total
COVER
1650
( )
150 (Pransfer)
(3).
V.
E. Basis (1)
Payments
(2).
What portion of compensation and/or allowances will be paid by cover? None
Operational Expenses
VI.
A.
Purchase of Information:
C. Use of Personal Vehicle Basis
D.
B.
Entertainment.
Other Cover Expenses (Univ. Mition Books, etc,) Opera. Travel
VII. Travel
A. With/without Dependents B. Household Effects
.C. Personal Vehicle
If With Dependents, state Relationship, Citizenship and birthdate of children:
Two chiliran, both U. S. citizens.
-born in 1949 and 1951 respectively,
D.
1.
3.
E.
P. Basis:
VIII.
Expenses will be paid by: Cover
CIA
1. Per CIA Regs
2. Sub. Compliance
Transportation to Cubs for VAIVADA and family.
Miscellaneous Benefits
A. Death Benefits: Per F.E.C.A.. x
3. Other.
Other
B.
Disability Benefits:
Per F.E.C.A.
Other
C.
Missing Persons Act.
F. Annual Leave
D. Life Insurance
G. Sick Leave
E. Hospitalization.
H. Creditable Service
I. Rehabilitation Rights-
J. Other:
IX.
Term
A. Duration (Days, months, years) two years B. Effective Date 1 Aug 1954
C. Renewable: Yes ✗ No_ D. Termination Notice (No. of days)_ 30
E.
Forfeiture of return travel for resignation prior to Contract Term: Yes ✗_ No_
✗. Will individual take title to CIA property? Yes ✗ No.
XI.
"
Will individual work under "controlled conditions", i.e. set office hours,
supervision, etc.? Yes _ No ✗
XII. Additional or unusual requirements, justifications or explanations
SENIOR STAFF APPROVING OFFICER
DIVISION APPROVING OFFICER
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(Then Filled In)
OPERATIONAL CLEARANCE
No. C-25507
TO: Chief, WH
Operational Clearance is granted for the use of Artham G. VAIVADA
As requested in memorandum dated
10 July 1954
:
as follows:
This clearance is for the specific use set forth above, and is based upon an
It must be borne in
appraisal-of-information-currently available to this office.
mind-that-this-clearance_is_in_no_way to be construed as a guarantee of subject's
bona fides, but merely reflects that derogatory information, if any, has been=
considered and evaluated for the instant purpose only.
Date
JUL 22 1954
чинс
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FORM NO. 59-47 PREVIOUS EDITIONS NOT TO BE USED
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STC/SPB
Chief, WHI
Request for Operational Clearance for use of Arthur G.
VAIVADA in Project AMPHODARCH
1. Reference is made to Operational Clearance Eo. C-25507, dated
23 April 1954, wherein the Subject was cleared for use in Project PBSUCCESS.
2. It is requested that Subject now be cleared for use in Project
AMPHODARCH.
3. PRC Parts I & II have been submitted to your office, Green List
Check No. 9467 was submitted to STD and this office was informed by phone on
16 July 1954 that no derogatory information on Subject was on record with STD.
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MEMO FOR THE FILE:
Subject:
Commercial Photography (VAIVADA)
1) By definition this type of photography
is in 
a class by 
itself. Simplified, it is nothing.
more than a mon with a
35 mm
moving rapidly throughout industry,
Flash cameré
Commerce
and any institutional activity, concentrating
on the 
"individual at his job." There is no
contreet with the subject photographed, each
operator, secretary
or official is "shot" with
or without warning at his work. Within 24
neurs the work is completed and the past
Card size, black and white copy is shown to
the subject. Actually maintaining records,
experience has shown that approximately 93%
of all shots are sold on the frist exhibition.
2) Technically, the project is based on
very important precepts:
I- Low unit cost of production is
absolutely necessary since there is always a
culculated sales loss. In flash photography
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= 4.0075
II- Highly standardized photography and
processing. Using one film (kodak P X),
one Paper (kadsbromide F-2,3) and two
developers always. (Dit-2c Simegrain & D-72)
One size, (portcard), continuity of framing
and extension at enlargement, equal density
in negatives.
a verbal
" III - The professional capacity to exploit
* situation rapidly, establishing
contract with the immediate management
of an organization and the ability to take
your pictures in very rapid succession while
mainterning a high standard of quality in
your negatives.
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3) EQUIPMENT + COUTS:
preterrably a sharp
and fast lease - +/2 XENON er.
1- Camera, 35mm,
chable 35+ 50mm lenses.
$120.00
1- Electronic Flash Unit, storage bttry
type, 90 watt sec. out. put minimum. - 75.00
1- ENLARGER, 35mm, single condenser,
auto-focus, of very good quaility-
3- TRAYS, 11814 in. Hand rubber.
1- TRIMMER, 8x10 (kodak)
VARIOUS ITEMS aflied equip, such as
Thermometer, scales, sponges, easel;
electrical wiring Lete.
APPROX TOTAL EQUIP.
145.00
20.00
10.00
30.00
$400.00.
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(c) Absolute reedom of movement at
all hours. Work if you
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MEMORANDUM FOR: STC/SPB
SUBJECT
OCR- -B/HD/Branch_
III, Forwarding
Part I, PRO, on
Home L. Grenier
1. Forwarded herewith is Part I, PRQ, on
Ross L. Crozier
2. B.
remmested.
A Green List name check (Form 51-125) has been
bo The Registry and WD operational files have been
checked and no information of investigative value or security interest
was found on the subject.
Co Local Field Traces contain no derogatory information.
3. Part II, PRO, is being forwarded under mencrandum for.
STC/SPB OR-
ZD/Branch III
dated 14 July 1954
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4. Additional comments (if any):
J. C. KING, Chief, WHD
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SUBJECT
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Forwarding
Part II, PRQ, on
REFERENCE
8 008->
"Arthur Gr Vadvada- (pousuionym)
-B/HD/Branch
July 1954
" ILL, dated
Forwarding Part I, PRQ.
Previous OC obtained in No. 68, dated 19 July 1949,
Forwarded RH; PAU, on
Hadrada
Operational.....
..Security..
....Clearance is requested in
order to employ_
as (indicate: US,
form and value of emoluments;
written contrast.)
or indigenous; witting or
FI
and
To receive a salary of $5060.00 anmally, -plus-allowances.
To replace RIKON in project AMPHODARCH.
SECRET
J. C. KING, Chief,
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THIS BLANK FORM IS CLASSIFIED:
1. SUBJECT (NAME, IN ROMAN LETTER
SECRET
SECURITY INFORMATION
D IN NORMAL ORDER)
Ross Lester CROZIER
2. ALIASES, VARIANT SPELLINGS. CTC NUMBERS, ETC.
Lester Ross CROZIER
3. BIRTH DATE
20 June 1922
4. BIRTH PLACE
5. CITIZENSHIP
De Kalb, Illinois
U.S.
6. PRESENT ACTIVITY AND LOCATION
New in Washington awaiting assignment to
Cuba.
7. OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES, EDUCATION
RESI
SE TO GREEN LIST.
REQUEST NO.
DATE OF REQUEST
REQUEST FROM
9467
13 July 1954
NAME OF ORIGINATING OFFICER
R.L. Malcolm
OFFICE DESIGNATOR
WH/III
ROOM, BUILDING . 2104 Quarters t
EXTENSION 2555
14. WAS CONTINUING SEARCH REQUESTED?
15. TYPE OF REQUEST
✗ YES
FIRST TIME SUBMITTED
✓ ADDITIONAL DATA
COVER NAME
16. INTEREST IN SUBJECT
ESPIONAGE OR CE ACTIVITY..
✓ OPERATIONAL CLEARANCE
Previous experience has been in intelligent47.
work with the armed firess of the U. S.
College education at the Univ. of Costa Rica.
OTHER
INFORMATION REQUIRED.
Darogatory.
NO
B. MILITARY SERVICE
SERVICE ARM, COUNTRY
U.S. Army
U.S. Air Force
9. PAST OCCUPATIONS
ACTIVITY
SPECIALTY
LOCATION
DATES
U. S. and
Operations and intelligence
-
CBI Theatre 1940-45
Albrook Field, Canal Zone 1946-49
LOCATION
Stevedore and labor foreman for U.S. Havy
Canal Zone
CIA
10. DESCRIPTION
11. SPOUSE (IF
Arger
12. OTHER MEMBERS
Two small
U. S. cit
13. OTHER SIGNIF
Catholic
DATES
Jan.-Apr. 46
Panama and Costa Rica 1949-to date.
(HAIR)
(RACE)
(OTHER)
brown
white
Costa Rican
Kistered with the U.S. Embassy as
ATTACH EXTRA SHEETS WHEN NEEDED
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FORM NO.
MAR 1953
51-125
SEND BOTH SHEETS TO FI/STD.
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SECURITY INFORMATION
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DATE
A.
B.
C.
SEE DOSSIER ON SUBJECT IN FI/STD BIOGRAPHIC FILES.
43-
A MEMORANDUM IS ATTACHED HERETO.
WITH THE LIMITED IDENTIFICATION PROVIDED IN THE REQUEST,
STD IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THERE IS INFORMATION
ABOUT THE SUBJECT OR NOT.
D.
FI/STD HAS NO PERTINENT INFORMATION ON SUBJECT.
CONTINUING SEARCH WAS REQUESTED IN SECTION 14,
INFORMATION ABOUT THE SUBJECT WILL BE REPORTED TO YOU
IF A
AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE. Phoned, 16 Jul. 54.
E.
THE SUBJECT OF THIS REQUEST IS APPARENTLY THE SUBJECT OF
THE FOLLOWING:
Green Lish FDT, 7 June 49.
NOTE TO THE ORIGINATING OFFICE
WHEN THE SUBJECT IS NO LONGER IMPORTANT TO YOUR OFFICE, THIS SHEET, WITH
THE FOLLOWING CANCELLATION NOTICE COMPLETED, SHOULD BE SENT TO FI/STD.
REVIEW YOUR FILE OF THESE SHEETS FREQUENTLY, AND SEND TO FI/STD THE SHEETS
FOR PERSONS THAT ARE NO LONGER OF SUFFICIENT INTEREST TO DEMAND A CONTINUING
-NAME-CHECK. PLEASE-DO-NOT-TIE-UP-FI/STD'S FACILITIES WITH CONTINUING SEARCHES
-FOR-INFORMATION-THAT-IS-NOT-REQUIRED.
-TO:- -FI/STD:
FROM:
NAME
OFFICE DESIGNATOR
ROOM, BUILDING
EXTENSION
CANCEL THE STOP CARD FOR THIS REQUEST
SECRET
DATE
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Pan-American Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 3587
University Station,
Gainesville, Florida
June 30, 1954
Dear Mr. Crozier,
I am pleased to inform you that the council of the Foundation has met
and agreed to grant your request for assistance for the amount of $2500
for the school year 1954-1955, which will commerce upon a receipt of
notice of your acceptance by the University of Habana. The Foundation, however,
reserves the right to cancel the grant upon due notice, a provision which
I am sure you will understand.
All of us here hope that you may find your work at the University of
Habana both agreeable and profitable, and that you will comply without
interest in you by furnishing brief periodic reports of your work there.
$1
In event it should not be too inconvenient for you to stop at Gainesville
on your way to Habana, I should be pleased to meet you personally.
Sincerely yours,
A. Curtis Wilgus
Director
SPORET
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CALL REPUBLIC 7-3814 BETWEEN NINE A.M. AND FOUR P.M. CN ANY WORKING
DAY AFTER ARRIVAL HASH. ASK FOR IDEN.
gcking
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RELEASING OFFICER
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SECRET
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BOUTING
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DIRECTOR
FROES : SAN JOSE
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SANJ 1282 (IN 23201)
TO: DIA
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ROUTINE
PRECEDENCE
CITE:
SSANJ
RE:
DIR 06430 (OUT 57165)
SUBJECT REF PLANNING DEPART TO MIAMI 5 JULY VIA LACSA.
2. WILL PROCURE NEW PASSPORT LOCALLY FOR SELF AND SEPARATE
ONES FOR CHILDREN SINCE OLD ONE ALMOST EXPIRED.
ろ。 FAMILY REMAINING SAN JOSE PENDING SUBJECTS ARRIVAL AT
NEW POST.
4. SUBJECT WILL PURCHASE ONE WAY TICKET TO MIAMI ONLY TO
PREVENT LOCALS BECOMING AWARE TRUE DESTINATION.
BALANCE PASSAGE AND ARRANGE RESERVATIONS TO HQS.
WILL PURCHASE
5. SUBJECT BEING GIVEN 30 DOLLARS TRAVEL ADVANCE.
6._ CABLE_CONTACT-INSTRUCTIONS.
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The Pan-American Foundation
Box 3587
University Station,
Gainesville, Florida
June 21, 1954
Dear Mr. Crozier,
The Pan-American Foundation wishes to acknowledge the receipt of your letter
dated June 15, together with the enclosed.
The committee which decides upon the fellowships will meet at the end
of the month, at which time the result of its decisions will be made
known to you.
Sincerely yours,
A. Curtis Wilgus
Director
SECRET
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AZON
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Beave
(5)
Apartado 779
Són Jose, Costa Rica
June 15, 1354
The Pan American Foundation, Inc.
Box 3587,
University Station,
Gainesville, Florida
Dear Mr. Wilgus,
Having received your letter dated June 7, 1954, I am returning the enclosed
application form completed, and a transcript of credits from the University
of Costa Rica stating that I have satisfactorily completed my course work
there. Since I have only one copy of this transcript, 1 request that it
be returned after the foundation has decided upon my application.
I hope what I am submitting will be sufficient for your purposes.
L
Sincerely yours,
Ross L. Crozier
SEOLET
201-168881
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SECRET
(Then Filled In)
OPERATIONAL CLEARANCE
No. C-25507
TO: Chief, WH
Operational Clearance is granted for the use of Arthur C. VATLIDA
As requested in zemo of 27 April 1954 this clearance supersedes
that of 19 July 1949 and permits subject's use under Project
FBSUCCESS. Further, this clearance is so amended to allow for
Subject's additional duties as cutout under Project ESCROW.
as follows:
As requested in memorandum dated
27 April 1954
This clearance is for the specific use set forth above, and is based upon an
appraisal of information currently available to this office. It must be borne in
mind that this clearance is in no way to be construed as a guarantee of subject's
bona fides, but merely reflects that derogatory information, if any, has been
considered and evaluated for the instant purpose only.
Date
APR-2-8-1954
SECRET
1 MAR $4
FORM NO. 59-47 PREVIOUS EDITIONS NOT TO BE USED
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Pan American Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 3587
University Station,
Gainesville, Florida
June 7, 1954
Ross L. Crozier
Apto: 779
San Jose, Costa Rica
Dear Mr. Crozier,
I have just received with interest your letter of May 31 in which you recuested
information about the scholarships granted by the Pan-American Foundation to continue
your studies in economics at the University of Habana for the school year 1954-1955.
The information which you submitted in your letter indicates that you are
qualified to be considered for a scholarship. But before any action can be taken,
you must complete the enclosed application form and also submit a transcript of
credits from the 
university previously attended.
For your information the scholarship can be extended to cover graduate work.
The scholarships granted by the Foundation make provision for food and housing
sufficient for both you and your family, though not necessarily for the same
amount as you have indicated. You are advised to submit the information requested
by June 30, which the final date for applicants for the coming school year.
SEC
Sincerely yours,
2. Curtis Wilgus
Director
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Apta 779
San Jose, Costa Rica
May 31, 1954
The Pan-American Foundation, Inc.
Box 3587,
University Station,
Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A.
Dear Mr. Wilgus,
As a student of economics with special emphasis on the Latin American areas, 1
wrote you in the letter dated 17 May for information about obtaining a scholarship
through your organization for continuing my studies in economics at the University
of Habana in Cuba. I should like to begin work there for. the school year 1954-1955.
As to my cualifications, I have attended the School of Economics Sciences at the
University of Costa Rica from 1949 through 1953. In all my previous courses I
have done above average, as can be attested by the schools concerned..
My present desire is to continue my study of economics at the University
of Habana for one year, or as lon as it may be deemed necessary to obtain a
Bachelor of Science degree in economics. I am also interested in the possibility
of having the scholarship renewed at the end of the period, so that I may be
able to begin graduate work in economics. Because I am a married man with two
small children, I would like to know whether the scholarship granted would be
sufficient to cover the cost of good and housing in addition to tuition, books, and
the normal academic expenses, which I estimate to be about $3000.00 annually.
As to my personal history, I am a United States citizen and shall be 32 years
old in June. I have served in the United States Army and Air Force between 1940
and 1949, with the exception of an eight month period in 1945 and 1946. The areas in
which I served are India and Burma in World War II, and Panama after 1946. Because
of my long residence in Panama and Costa Rica I speak Spanish fluently, as does my
wife who is of Costa Rican nationality. As mentioned before, I have two young
children born in 1949 and 1951 respectively.
I realize the above information-may-be-insufficient-in-order to determine whether
I qualify for a scholarship, and I should be glad to provide any additional-information-
that you may require. Please also send me whatever forms necessary for making formal
application for a scholarship.
Sincerely yours,
Ross L. Crozier
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AIR POUCH
DES/SUCCESS/SECHLT
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Chief of Station, Guatemala
LINCOLN
Administrative
DIFO: Wash
HUL- 910
26 MAY 1654
Report on Arthur G. VAIVADA
1. Since you no longer contemplate using Arthur G. VAIVADA, would
you please write a report on his tour of duty with Guatemala Station,
and prepare a personnel evaluation?
2. This action is to be completed at your convenience and is not
to interfere with importent operational duties.
JM/6
Th Hay 195.
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The Fan-American Foundation
Box 3587,
Inc.
University Station,
Gainesville, Florida, U.S:A
May 24, 1954
Ross L. Crozier
Apartado 779
San Jose, Costa Rica
Dear Mr. Crozier,
which you
The Foundation has received your letter dated May 17 in
inquired about the granting of scholarships. The Foundation grants a limited
number of scholarships to students wishing to study at Latin American Universities,
either for graduate or undergraduate work. These grants are usually for
one year only.
Before the Foundation could take any action on your case, it would have
to know what your field of interest is and something as to the nature of your
personal qualifications and academic background. If you could supply this
to me, even in a brief form, I would be better able to further advise you.
Sincerely yours,
A. Curis Wilgus
Director
201-168881
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The Pan-American Foundation, Inc.
Box 3587,
University Station,
Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A.
Gentlemen:
Apartado 779
San Jose, Costa Rica
May 17, 1954
I have heard that your organization grants scholarships to students
wishing to study at Latin American Universities. Since I desire to continue
my education at the University of Habana, I should like to have information
on this program and what I must do to qualify for such a scholarship.
Sincerely yours,
Ross L. Crozier
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MEMORANDUM FOR: STC/593
SECRET
27 April 1954
ATTENTION
: Mr. Maurice Brady
SUBJECT
: Clearance for Arthur G. VAIVADA (Ps)
-
PBSUCCESS
Confirming conversation on 26 April 1954 between Mr. Brady
and lir. Salerno, FBSUCCESS, it is requested that Operational Clearance
No. 68, dated 19 July 1949, granted to Subject under Project BIRADIAL,
now 
be amended and brought up to date for Subject's use on Project
PASUCCESS. In addition, it is further requested that the clearance issued
be so amended as to also reflect Subject's additional duties as cutout
on Project ESCROW.
J. C. KIRG
CWH
vaivaa file
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Chief/HH Division
Mr. Hanke
SECRET
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Attention:
FROM
:
FD/O & L/Agent Service Section
DATE: 29 March 1954
SUBJECT:
Offset Clause Arthur B. VAIVADA
1. Reference is made to your memorandum dated 26 Febru-
ary 1954 concerning the necessity of deducting Subject's GI
allowances (not tuition payments) from salary due and payable
by CIA.
2. Pursuant to the provisions of 38 U. S. Code 1952,
Focket Supplement 267, par. 6a regarding the payment of
education and training allowances, the following limitation
on such payments is imposed:
"That in no event shall the rate of allowance plus.
compensation received exceed $210.00 per month for a
veteran without a dependent, or $270.00 per month for
a veteran with one dependent, or $290.00 per month for
a veteran with two or more dependents: Provided fur-
ther, that only so much of the compensation as is de-
rived from productive labor based on the standard work
week for the particular trade or industry, exclusive of
overtime shall be considered in computing the rate of
all allowances payable under this paragraph."
3. It is further provided by 38 U. 5. Code 1952, Poc-
ket Supplement 336 that:
"No eligible veteran shall be paid an education and
training allowance for any period during which * * *
the payment of such allowance would constitute a dupli-
cation of the veteran from the Federal Treasury."
4. In view of the above quoted provisions of the U. S.
Code restricting the entitlement to allowances under the GI
Bill, Subject's contract will have to be amended to reflect
an offset clause for such sums received under the GI Bill
since he cannot reject such compensation from Veterans Adzin-
istration for security reasons.
SECRET
this connection,
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SUBJ: Offset Clause Arthur B. VAIVADA
29 Merch 1954
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5. In this connection, Subject should be advised to
submit a quarterly report of all sume received in the nature.
of allowances (not tuition) from the Veteran's Administration
for 
offset purposes.
SECRET
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RYBAI
Chief of Station, Cuatemala
Chief, WH
Operational
Arthur C. VAIVADA
REFERENCE: NICC-A-687, paragraph 5
RYBAT/PESTCCESS
suly;
BGC-452
file
Y:
1. In answer to reference, it has been determined by the appropriate
office at lieadquarters that VAIVADA is not entitled to receive compensation
from both this organization and the Veterans Administration. The enclosed
contract 
mondment has been written to provide for an offset between sub-
ject's salary from this organization and the Veterans Administration.
2. VAIVADA should be informed that leadquartern is appreciative of
his alertness to this situation since it will be easier to adjust his
financial situation now rather than have to turn back a fairly large sum
of money 
in the future. It is to be noted that the mendment is written
in such a way that when he stops receiving the Veteran's payments at the
end of 
his eligibility period, the full mount of his salary due from
this organisation 
will again be deposited as heretofore,
27 March 1954
JH;jre
Distribution:
- Headquarters
3 - GUATEMALA
J. C. KING, CWH
SECRET CEPURATED
J. C. KING
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Chief, WED
Chief of Station, Quatemala
INPO:
Lincoln
Operational
Arthur G. VAIVADA
References:
1) SANJ 10º);
5). QUAT 953
2) DIR 32680
1.
2.
GUAT 938
DIR 31729
question is their
dispatch being
6) GUAT 957 handled by
Razberry
As has already been reported, Arthur G. VAIVADA and dependents
arrived in Guatemala City on 2 January 1954. The first of
several contacts with him was successfully accomplished on the
night of 4 January 1954. Subject currently is living temporarily
in an apartment hotel; however, he has already rented a small,
inconspicuous apartment located in a middle-class neighborhood.
He has purchased a few pieces of inexpensive furniture for the
apartment and intends moving his family to the premises within
the immediate future. Subject's choice of neighborhoods in which
to reside is believed excellent. The apartment is located in a
fairly busy section of town, is on a busy street served by public
buses which travel to all parts of the city and is of such rodest
appearance that it will attract no attention.
Subject has registered with the local university and is in the
process of developing contacts which may prove valuable in the
future. Concerning subject's entry into the University he has
pointed out that this type of cover is air hare and that at an
undetermined date in the future he may request authorization to
discontinue this cover for one of a mora lorical nature.. However,
until this matter is discussed at greater_length with headquarters-
in the future, subject will continue to attend his classes to put
in an appearance.
3. Subject's wife is a native-born Costa Rican national. According
to Guatemalan law she automatically ecomes a uatemalan citizen
at the time she establishes a residence here. because she doos
not wish to accept Guatemalan nationality but desires to retain
her own nationality, subject has through_a_local-attorney-arranged:
to have his wife granted the states of a hermanent Resident but
not_a_naturalized citizen. In this way=sne=will enjoy all the
privileges of a Guatemalan citizen except the right to vote.
will be able to work or engage in private business of her own.
Subject will have all the necessary details completed in this
connection within the next few days.
38 Jan. 54
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Subject currently is exploring the possibilities of having his
wife open a small photographer's shop in her name. According
to the attorney handling his wife's papers this is possible and
subject would be able to attend classes and at the same time earn
more money. Due to the fact he is known as an ex-G.I. and a
married man with two children, the fact that he does commercial
photographic work while attending university would appear only
logical. However, this point will be discussed with headquarters
if and when subject believes the time is right to branch out.
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5. The following question was brought up by subject which we feel
should be answered by headquarters: Subject is receiving a
regular salary from our organization which is deposited in his
bank in the U.S. In addition and commencing within the near.
future subject will be receiving $130.00 per month from the
Veterans' Administration which will be sent by regular U.S.
He has raised the
Government check to the local Consulate.
question as to whether or not at some future date he may be em-
barrassed for accepting two checks from our government, or whether
headquarters will deduct from his stipulated salary that additional
salary which he will receive from the Veterans' Administration.
Any advice which headquarters can furnish will be appreciated by
subject.
6.
8.
It was decided here that subject will in the future be the go-
between in the ESCROW project. Accordingly, on the night of
22 January 1954, subject met ESCROW in a secure meeting place for
the purpose of arranging danger signals, future meeting places
and for the purpose of insuring correct recognition in the future.
Henceforth, subject will meet subject twice or three times each
week in order that ESCROW's potential may be exploited to the
fullest extent. Subject is now scouting the used car lots in a
search for a small used car. Once he has purchased a vehicle
future meetings with him and between him and ESCROW will be held
with a better degree of safety.
The $500.00 advance-subject requested prior to his arrival here.
was-handed to him by the undersigned. Subject had left his pre-
vious place of residence prior to time the authorization was cabled
by headquarters. The advance will be accounted for in reporting
station's accounting records.
In summary, it is the undersigned's belief that subject is fitting
The fact his 
wife 
is
into the local picture easily and effectively.
He has exhibited an
Latin is helpful to him, according to subject.
enthusiastic attitude_and_a_calm,-purposeful manner-which-is-grati-
fying. We will furnish headquarters with a progress report on this
project in thirty days.
28 January 1954
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Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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SUBJECT:
Project BIRADIAL
DATE: 18 December 1953
1. Project BIRADIAL is being terminated as of 1 December 1953 inasmuch as
EIRADIAL has been denied entry into Argentina.
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2. As of 1 December 1953 he will have been transferred to the rolls of
PB Success.
3. The purpose of Project EIRADIAL was to provide for the covert training
and transfer of this contract agent from Costa Rica to Argentina where
he would develop a penetration of the Communist Party of Argentina
(PCA) and Communist front organizations and perform support functions
as assigned.
4. Project EIRADIAL was approved for the period 1 August 1953 through
31 July 1954 in the amount of $10,475.00.
5. EIRADIAL's salary has been paid through November 1953 under this
project. He has also been paid the amount of per diem due him.
while in the United States in accordance with the project authorization.
6. There are no present outstanding financial committments to BIRADIAL
under this project.
Attachment
Уроз. Свети
W. B. Caldwell, Chief, FI/VH
(a) Original of the Approved Project Action
dated 12 August 1953
Approved:
4) Oct 26 January 1954
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John O. Cavadine
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Date
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The attached project is presented for termination.
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16 December 1953
KEMORANDUM FOR FILE
PROJECT BIRADIAL
1. BIRADIAL, who was to have been dispatched to Buenos Aires, has been denied
proper documentation from the Argentine authorities for entrance and
residence in Buenos Aires.
2.
3.
There is attached hereto a copy of a letter dated 6 October 1953 at San
Jose, Costa Rica, which BIRADIAL received from the Argentine Embassy,
Consular Section setting forth pertinent data regarding subject's entry.
denial. (This letter, received on 24 November 1953 had previously been
sent to a mailing address in Dayton Chio, namely % Francis Williams,
5846 Access Road, Page Manor, Dayton. Since the letter was unclaimed at
this address (BIRADIAL having learned later that Williams, an Army Officer
friend of his had been shipped out), the letter was returned to the
Argentine Embassy, Costa Rica and was subsequently forwarded to BIR/DIAL's
former address at Presidential Gardens, Alexandria, Va. The letter had
been postmarked at Dayton, Ohio, 19 October 1953.
On 25 November 1953 while in contact with the Agent he indicated the possibility
of writing his wife's relatives, Alicia De Cruz and family, in Mar De Plata,
Argentina, with whom contact is maintained, for the purpose of attempting to
assist agent at that end in having the proper entry permit issued. He also
indicated the possibility of returning to Costa Rica and while in that area
being plausibly and legitimately employed while awaiting another Agency
assignment. Inasmuch as a combination of factors lead to the conclusion
that it would be unwise to attempt to exert other influence in an attempt
to have BIRADIAL granted an Argentine visa, and for other cover considerations
as well as the time element which may be involved, the matter was discussed
with other representatives of H who desired to take the Agent over in
connection with PB Success.
4. Arrangements were set up for Agent to meet the Chief of the Guatamalan
Station. Subsequently, on 8 December 1953 Agent BIRADIAL was introduced
in a secure manner, to Kr. E. Hobbing, by the writer. Hobbing will in the
immediate future be handling EIRADIAL in connection with certain operational
matters and as of 1 December 1953 BIRADIAL will be chargeable to PB Success.
5. In accordance with the provisions of the project, BIRADIAL was paid $350.00
for his November salary; $93.00 for his tuition fee at American University
and $468.00 for his per dien to cover his period of time while in Covert
training.
6. Proper receipts have been forwarded_to_Cedric Wolcott, Finance Division.
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7. It should be noted, that Agent over a period of several contacts appeared
to be very cooperative and his attitude was comendable. When he first
learned that he had been denied entry to Buenos Aires, he was somewhat
chagrined since he appeared to be set on an attempt to do a good job in
a "tight" area. He had not given up hope to obtain proper authorization
and was willing to pursue the matter further since he felt over a period
of time he would be allowed proper entry authority. He suggested several
possibilities.
8. Agent also expressed a desire to go to Cuba or anywhere else the Agency
felt he could be of best service to the Agency regardless of the difficulties
within reason, which may have been imposed on him and his family.
9.
In view of Agent's past successful record with this Agency, in view of his
attitude, his future possibilities and his comparatively limited salary
it was suggested to Mr. Hobbing that he might consider a raise in Agent's
salary.
10. The Buenos Aires Mission was on 7 December 1953 advised that Agent was
denied entry to Argentina.
11.
It should be noted that Agent has indicated that his wife has been maintaining
contact with her distant relative in Mar De Plata who is expecting Agent and
his wife to go to Argentina. In this connection, Agent on 11 December 1953
informed his wife had received a letter from her cousin. The letter
indicated that difficulty should be anticipated in obtaining an entry
resident permit to Euenos Aires but that it nevertheless is possible. Agent
states the letter points out a plan for Agent and his wife to work out.
Agent informed the letter was received a little too late since he is now on
the other operation. He stated however, he and his wife will be in contact
with Alicia De Cruz and family with a view toward the possibility of entering
Argentina at some future date. (EIRADIAL is forwarding the above mentioned
letter through Hr. Hobbing).
12. FI/Plans Staff is being informed to cancel Project BIRADIAL as of 1 December
1953.
-13.- Attached hereto and for retention in Agent's file are the fōllowing:
(a) Copy of receipt # P-3283 for Agent's salary ($350.00) for the period.
1-30 November 1953.
(b) Receipt F-556 dated 25 November 1953 for the amount of $93.00.
(c) Copy of claim for reimbursement dated 25 November 1953 in the amount
of $93.00.
(d) Copy of a receipt dated 11 December 1953 for the amount of $468.00.
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CLASSIFICATION
THSA-1272
DATE: 11 August 1952.
TO
FROM
: Chief, WHD
: Chief of Station, San José
SUBJECT: GENERAL- Operational
SPECIFIC Alfredo T. POVEDANO
MICROFILMED
JAN 6 1964
DOC. MICRO. SER
1. The above-named individual is Chief of the
Commercial Department of the Ministry of Finance on a full time
basis. However, he is also the code and cipher specialist within.
the Costa Rican Government and personally provided the codes now
being used by the Foreign Office and Seguridad Pública. This
latter responsibility apparently stems from his hobby of working with
codes and ciphers and the absence of any better-qualified expert
on this subject. He is a member of the American Cryptogram Association,
is a "ham" radio operator, an expert photographer, and an amateur
chemist, among other things. During the 1948 revolution, he pro-
vided the rebel forces with code systems and broke a code being used
by the government forces. On other occasions he has furnished codes
to the incumbent administration during times of emergency, such as
the abortive invasion of Costa Rica from Nicaragua during 1949.
2. Officers of the Commercial Section of the Embassy.
have had cordial and cooperative relations with subject on commercial
and economic matters for some time. Recently one of these officers
advised us that subject had made tentative, informal inquiries con-
cerning the possibility of obtaining technical advice and assistance
from the Embassy or the Department of State with a view to improving
the cipher system of the Foreign Office. It was suggested to subject
that an official request to the Embassy for such information would
probably result in a polite refusal, but that one of the Embassy
officers, RUSSO, had had experience in codes and ciphers while
serving in the Army, and that perhaps an unofficial discussion-would-
be helpful.
3. On this basis, a luncheon date was arranged at which
time subject stated that the Foreign Minister had recently questioned
him for several hours on the security of the Foreign Office codes and
possible means of improving them, and had instructed subject to study
the problem. According to subject, the Foreign Minister then indicated
serious concern over the threat presented by local and international
Communist activities-and-speculated-on-various possibilities of cover-
ing their activities.
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4. Subject then digressed from code and cipher talk to the
subject of secret inks, their use, and potentialities and possible
methods of detection. He indicated that he was interested in establish-
ing a secret censorship of suspect mail coming into the country,
particularly the mail of known Communists, and inquired whether any
assistance could be offered in this field of secret writing detection
and clandestine censorship techniques.
5. In view of the fact that this sudden turn in the con-
versation struck uncomfortably close to the HUMANOID-1 and HUMANOID-2.
operation, we attempted to discourage subject by pointing out that
such a proposal was illegal and would have drastically dangerous
political and legal repercussions if it were attempted and leaked out.
We asked if Foreign Minister LARA had approved this censorship
proposition and also inquired how the Foreign Office could possibly
interest itself in a matter which would seem to come under the
jurisdiction of Seguridad Pública. POVEDANO replied that it had not
been discussed in plain words with LARA, but that he would discuss it
with him in order to determine whether the matter should be dropped
or explored further. He was cautioned not to tell LARA of his
conversations with the Embassy officers.
6. Several days later subject advised that he had discussed
the matter fully with Foreign Minister LARA and that the latter had
been extremely interested in the proposal. However, LARA pointed
out that the Foreign Office had no jurisdiction in this regard and
told POVEDANO to discuss the proposition with Lt. Col. Gonzalo SEGARES,
Oficial Mayor of Seguridad Pública..
7. According to POVEDANO, SEGARES became very enthusiastic
about the idea and authorized subject to carry out further study and
collect the necessary technical data and equipment. SEGARES offered
to provide funds for purchase of required chemicals, etc., for ex-
perimentation in secret ink detection and instructed subject to make
plans for the training of several additional persons in the procedure..
Subject indicated to SEGARES that he would use his home darkroom and
laboratory for this training and possibly even for the eventual
processing of suspect correspondence.
8. With this official authorization and support, subject
again inquired whether it would be possible for us to assist him in
obtaining pertinent manuals, background literature, reference material,
and technical advice on mail censorship procedures and secret writing
detection. In view of subject's apparent official backlog and
_personal_determination_to_continue_his_inquiries,_we_decided_to_make_
a gesture of assistance on a confidential, unofficial basis with a
=view to controlling and possibly directing his activities.
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9. Accordingly, RUSSO described a personal friend in the
Division of Communications and Records of the Department who had had
considerable experience in censorship work and offered to make in-
quiries of this individual for any available material. It was also
indicated that this person would be asked to comment on the probable
reaction of the Department to an official confidential request from
the Costa Rican Government for assistance. It was suggested to subject.
that he not discuss this matter with any other individuals pending
a reply to our inquiries, to which he agreed. He also agreed that
the best approach to this whole project would be to proceed only with
training and planning activities at this time and not attempt to
initiate actual censorship until an emergency arises, such as a
Communist armed uprising or a third world war. However, on this
latter point it is believed probable that subject would prefer to
begin the activity regardless of whether an emergency arises, in order
to obtain coverage of current Communist activities..
10. As is obvious from the above conversations, a number
of operational possibilities (and hazards) are presented to us and
headquarters comments and guidance are respectfully requested.
Depending on headquarters desires and policies, we could possibly
gradually discourage subject from ever initiating his project prior
to an emergency while at the same time assisting him with pertinent
written material provided by headquarters for his planning and train-
sing purposes. This would have the advantage of facilitating the
organization of a competent crew on a stand-by basis who could be put
to work if a world war were to break out. We could tap this govern-
ment censorship activity. However, in view of our presently only
limited post office coverage, a more attractive opportunity might be
sincerely to assist subject, insure his development of a secure project,
and substitute our present coverage by an all-Costa Rican operation.
It appears that we could control such an operation either by working
through subject or by dealing directly with Colonel SEGARES. In
this latter situation, we could probably expand the activity to provide
coverage of cable traffic, and possibly international telephone calls.
A danger here is the traditional lack of security consciousness of
Costa Ricans.
11. In any event we are faced with a situation which
presents a potential security threat to our current post office
censorship activity. Headquarters comments are requested as soon as
possible on at least the following points:
:
a. Will headquarters provide technical data on
censorship methods for passing to POVEDANO as though it
were obtained from a friend_of_RUSSO? In this connection
we have in mind possibly unclassified Army instructional
manuals, etc.
b. Will headquarters approve our accepting POVEDANO's
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invitation to work with him on an unofficial basis in
his planning and experimentation activities, thus keeping
ourselves informed of his progress?
C.
Is headquarters interested in the possibility
of replacing our presently incomplete post office coverage
with an all-Costa Rican operation which we could tap either
through POVEDANO or directly through SEGARES?
d. Unless advised to the contrary, we will continue
our present HUMANOID-1 and HUMANOID-2 activities during
this period despite POVEDANO's project. HUMANOID will be
alerted, however.
e. Is headquarters interested in our casually
returning discussion to the subject of codes and ciphers
with a possible view to assisting Costa Rica obtain systems
to which we might retain a key?
f. Could headquarters provide an opinion as to what
the reaction of the Department of State would be to a formal
request from the Costa Rican Government for assistance on
either codes and ciphers or clandestine censorship?
12. It is to be noted that POVEDANO knows RUSSO as just
another Embassy officer. In all our discussion with him we have
stressed that this is a subject which RUSSO cannot discuss in his
official capacity, but would like to help on a personal basis because
the activity would be directed against the Communists. POVEDANO has
apparently accepted this relationship and assures that he has not
indicated to LARA or SEGARES that he has talked with RUSSO, merely
informing them that he, POVEDANO, would attempt to obtain reference
material through friends in the American Cryptographic Society and
elsewhere.
13. One last comment. If headquarters decision is to stay
clear of this whole proposition, it is earnestly requested that some
few-items-of-background-material-on-secret writing, or book titles of
overt_publications_on_the subject be furnished us to pass to POVEDANO
for the purpose of indicating a reply has been received to our inquiries.
The continued good will of POVEDANO is deemed of operational value as
he appears to be well connected in high government circles.
14. Also, in view of the fact subject will be questioning
us continually as to what we have learned, and will be suspending
other action pending our advice, we ask that an immediate answer,
preliminary if necessary, be-made-to-this-dispatch.
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Chief of Station, San José
DATE:
9 July 1952
FROM
Chief of Station, Managua
SUBJECT: GENERAL-Operational Matters
SPECIFICANDID
Raf:
TRS-A-1259
At the present moment there are no projects under development requiring
a cold recruitment. In the event a use for mubject develops within the
next two weeks, the ran José station will be advised.
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Chief of Station, San José
SUBJECT: GENERAL- Operational
SPECIFIC HUMANOID
DISPATCH NO.
TRSA-1239
DATE: 3 July 1952
1. For your information, the above-named agent of
this station is planning a three or four-day vacation trip to
Managua within the next two weeks. He is an American, speaks
Spanish and English, and has been handling sub-agents for a number
of years.
2. It has occurred to us that perhaps subject could
be of service to you in the carrying out of cold recruitment attempts
or other minor operational tasks. If you are interested in having
subject contact you for any reason, please let us know.
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Chief, HHD
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HUMANOID
TE3-A-1215, $63-A-1142, TRS-A-10%
1. The Perarks contained in TRS-A-1075 and TRS-A-103%, the basis
for your recommendation that UMFORD be transferred to career agent status
as well as all information in Headquarters files, which is relevant to
Ca compsation with or organisation, Enve been thoroughly studied
by the individuals of your Headquarters organisation authorised to remier
a decision in the caEA.
2. It is regretted that in spite of HU¼ÀFOI)'s outstanding performance
cad his valuable contribution to the Station's activities, his qualifications
are not these which properly fit him for consideration and appointment as a
cureur agent. Headquarters is very much more of BUGAO's 
desires in 
this
matter of career agent status, and it is hoped that the above decision 
will
have no effect on the present high standard of efficiency which is being
maintained by the San Jose station.
3. Paragraph 3 of M3-4-766 refers to a dispatch which will be forthcoming
from Heniquarters. We regret the confusion conveyed by the original 
dispatch.
As regards TRS-A-1215, the raises in salary requested-for-HRZEIND.
now designated HUMANOID-2] HUMAHIST-2, now designated EMBOID-3, and
EUHANOID. the principal agent of the project, these salary 
increases 
hava
been incorporated in the revised project which was submitted for 
approval
.
5. Though HUDAHOIDA, formerly designated HUGGER, has been terminated
es a salaried agent as of March 1952, it would be appreciated if Part 
I 
PRQ
vero-forwarded-as-requested in paragraph ↳ of TBS H-766, so that Headquarters
records may be explete
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31 March 1932 has been noted. Headquarters consure in the action you have
taica regarding both IFCIABACK ASA HUHEZOIDA.
TJBarrett/ss
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J. C. King
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Chief of Station, San Jose
Chief, Western Hemisphere Division
REFERENCE: TRS-6-745
Project HUMANOID
TISH-766
MAY 19 1952
1. Please be advised that the following changes have been rade in
Beadquarters records, relative to subject project and the other projects
which had formerly been under the direction of the agent of project HUMANOID.'
From
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HUMARKLED-1
HUMASKIED-3
HUMANIST-2
HUGGER
To
HUMANOID-1
HUMANOID-2
HUMANOID-3
HUMANOID-4
2. It would be appreciated if you would change your recorde
accordingly.
from lap.
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3. It is hoped that a dispatch will be forthcoming/in the near futuro,
covering in detail all the activities of the San Jose Station, as well as
the points raised in TRS-A-1142.
4. Please forward Part I PRQ on HUMANOID-h so that operational
clearance may be formally requested.
PJBarrett/ss.
12 May 1952
J. C. KING
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By T. J. Barrett
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Mr. Paul Paxton
Chief, WHD
Project HUMANOID
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1.
Please be advised that the following changes have been made
in the designations of WED projects active at the San Jose, Costa Rica
Station.
From
To
HUMANKIKD-1
HUMANKIND-3.
HUMANIST-2
HUGGER
HUMANOID-1.
HUMANOID-2
HUMANOID-3
HUMANOID-4
2. It has been requested that all expenses be paid from funds
alloted to project HUMANOID. This request has been acted upon favorably
by the appropriate Headquarters office, and it is hoped that the changes
indicated above meet with your approval.
cc: BTC/SPB
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STATION San Jose, Costa Rica
PROJECT OUTLINE
HEADQUARTERS CASE OFFICER:
T. J. Barrett
Room No.
Extension
Date
2222
455
12 May 1952
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1. The attached Field Project Outline is submitted for approval.
2. Full Operational Clearance has been received on HUMANOID:
HUMANOID-1; HUMANOID-2; HUMANOID-3; and a four-way name check results
received on HUMANOIDA. Results indicated no derogatory information.
Full Operational is in the process of being requested on HUMANOID-4.
3. The original project EUMANOID was approved on 21 September 1951
for the period ending 29 February 1952.
Attachments: PPO-HUWANOID
TRS-W-685, dated 19 October 1951
WED Memorandum dated 12 May 1952
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FIELD PROJECT OUTLINE
PART I
2. Area of Operations and Readquarters: Project is confined to
the geographical limits of Costa Rica with Headquarters and principal
activity located in the capital city of San Jose.
2.
References: This Project is related through the provision of cut-
out services and direction to the following:
Project BJARKIED-1
3. A.
HUMASKIED-3
(Hov EUMANOID-1)
(How HUMANOID-2)
HUMANIST-2. (Now HUMANOID-3)
HUGGUA
Objectives:
(How HUMANOID-4)
8. cut-ort services as assigned.
b. Supervised direction of Communist party penetration
(HUNAHOID-3).
c. Supervised direction of Postal Intercept Project
(HUMANOID-1 & 2).
4. Supervised direction of the penetration of the Commumist
Party Women's "Front Group" (HUMANOID-4).
e. Direct provision of information emanating from local
university and intellectual circles of which subject is a member.
8. Parallel penetration of Vanguardia Popular, Costa Rican
Communist Party.
g.-Development-of-additional sources of information on
Costa Rican political movements.
B. Targets:
8. The personnel associated with the projects noted above
are the only activities presently assigned under this heading.
b. Vanguardia Popular, and other V.P. sponsored groups.
c. Incoming and Outgoing mail units in general post office.
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d. National and subordinate committees of the Union de
Mujeres Carmen Lyra.
C. Tasks:
This project conforms to the tasks assigned to the
San Jose Station in 301-46, DI EI and E2.
4. Personnel:
8. This project, involves in addition to HUMANOID, HUMARKED-1;
HUMANKIND-3; HU: ANIST-2; and HUGGER, to be designated hereafter as
HUMANOID-1; HUMANOID-2; HUMANOID-3; HUMANOID-4 in the order they are
listed.
b. HUMANOID, is an American citizen, was born in 1922 in DeKalb,
Illinois. He joined the United States Air Force in April 1946 and
spent approximately five years doing general Air Force intelligence
vork. Subject is presently living in San Jose, Costa Rica where he
has been attending school, and since June 1949, when project EUMANOID
was first activated, subject has been the most valuable single agent.
of the San Jose Station.
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5. Cover: Subject is established in Costa Rica on a purely persona
basis, with no apparent connection with the San Jose station. He is a home
owner, married, and is a fully accepted member of the community on that basis.
Subjects activities in connection with HUMANOID-3 will be handled through
safe house facilities to be acquired by the station. It is felt that the
processing of the material acquired from HUMANOID-1 & 2, can be done in the
office of the Chief of Station, because of the small quantity of this type
of material. The cut-out and direction activities of HUMANOID-4, will be
handled by HUMAROID in periodic meetings in cafes, bars, or coffee shops,
logical meeting places in San Jose.
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6. Contact and communications: Contact between HUMANOID and other.
personnel involved in this Project is described above under Cover.
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7. Control: The control of HUMANOID-is-based upon-his-past-service
record with the US Government, demonstrated loyalty, and the judgment of the
present and former station chiefs in San Jose. In addition HUMANOID is a
US citizen, and needs the financial assistance he receives for the performance
of his duties.
8. Special Equipment: No special equipment is involved.
9. Coordination: This Project was originally initiated with the
cooperation of the Panama-Station. Continued coordination-with-Panaza,
other station is not considered necessary or desirable.
any
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10. Timetable: HUMANOID was engaged by this Station effective
1 June 1949 and has been functioning satisfactorily every since. HUMANOID
is interested in making a career in the intelligence field, and has proved
of inestimable value to the San Jose Station. We attach a memorandum,
relative to the merits and contributions of Project HUMANOID to the
activities of the San Jose Station.
11.
Estimated Cast:
FY1952
F41953
Salary: EUMANOID
$800.00
$1,600.00
HUMEROID-1
76.00
152.00
HUMANOID-2
128.00
256.00
HUMANOID-3
452.00
904.00
HUMANOID 4
72.00
144.00
Agent Expenses:
200.00
400.00
Safe House:
200.00
400.00
Local Transportation
Miscellaneous supplies,
etc.
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50.00
$1,978.00
100.00
$3,956.00
12.
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There are no special problems nor commitments.
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OPERATIONAL REVIEW
COUNTRY: Costa Rica
TRSA-1215
CRYPTONYM: HUMANOID
PERIOD: 1 January to 30 April,1952
OBJECTIVES AND TASKS
SALARY
EVALUATION OF SERVICES
Evaluation of information
OTHER FACTORS
COMMENTS
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No change
$1,000.00 per month.
Excellent and of major importance to this
station.
Information produced by subject through his
sub-agents is in some instances,
.)
documentary and of value. In other cases,'
it is eye-witness, high level and of
considerable value.
Current operational restrictions on this
agent presently prevent full exploitation
of his potential.
Due to financial pressure, explained in
TRSA-1142, HUMANOID has recently undertaken
a part time job at the School of Agronomy.
His work deals with laboratory and dark
room photographic assignments and is
connected with a Costa Rican Government
project in Ceology. Subject is the most
valuable agent available to this station
and is believed capable of further develop-a
ment in the event current operational
restrictions are removed. He is conscient
ious, hard working, loyal,imaginative, and
amenable to supervision. In view of his
interest in a long range career, a reply
to the question posed in TRSA-1142
concerning career agent status would be
appreciated. Subject has been aware of the
recommended salary increase which has been
pending for over ten months. Although he
has not questioned the delay, it is obvious
that his self-confidence and professional
pride have been shaken somewhat by the lack
of official recognition. We feel strongly.
that agent has earned a raise and that an
increase at this time is not only justified
but would be in the best interests of our
present and future operations. PLEASE
EXPEDITE ACTION ON THIS MATTER. 6 may 52
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MAR 14 1952
Chief of Station, San Jose
Acting Chief, w
Project NAHORD
Ref: EB-A1142
1. Subject project is being submitted for renewal, with the observations
expressed by you in reference, incorporated therein.
2. Yea vill be advised relative to the requested salary increase for
BRAZZIKU-3 and DUM-HIST-2, as well as to the status of subject project.
Bicb
12 March 1952
HUMABOID
cet
HM. M. WHEELER, JR.
By T. Barrett
ACHE
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CRYPTONYM:
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Humanoid
COUNTRY:
Costa Rica
OBJECTIVES & TASKS:
SALARY:
EVALUATION OF SERVICES:
EVALUATION OF
INFORMATION:
OTHER FACTORS:
COMMENTS:
PERIOD: 2 July to 31 December 1951
No change.
Subject is presently receiving 1,000 colones
per month. A raise in salary is believed
justified and is recommended below.
Services of this agent are extremely valuable.
As the principal cutout of this station he is
charged with the direction and guidance of
the most productive sub-agents we have at the
present time. His handling of these apents is
carried out in a professional and efficient
manner, and his personal comments and corrections
on their reports, based on his long acquaintance
with local personalities and conditions, are
of considerable value. His attitude remains
enthusiastic and willing.
The information produced by the agents handled
by subject is probably the most valuable being
obtained by this station. In addition to
routine production, this agent's operations
are well-suited to checking on information
received from other sources.
Subject is presently seeking another safehouse
to serve as a meeting place with subagents and
for the processing of material produced by
HUMANKIND-1 and 3. The photographic studio-
previously-used-as-a-safehouse-has been-given-
up as explained in TRSA-1084.
Despite the fact this agent has been working
under certain operational restrictions for a
number of months, his value to this station
continues to be of major importance. In addi-
tion to the tangible and measurable information
produced through hin-in-the-form of reportablɛ
material, HUMANOID_has_proved_the_single_most
valuable source of background and orientation
data for the Chief of Station. His knowledge
of the history of Costa Rican Communist
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TRSA-1142
His
activities and personalities and his grasp of the
various revolutionary movements and figures has been
freely shared with the Station Chief. These "briefing:
meetings represent an intangible contribution to
the over-all performance of this Station. Subject is
eager to expand his operations, and, if headquarters
approves the removal of present operational restric-
tions, it is believed he can be given further
responsibilities, particularly in the recruiting of
additional sub-agents. This Station is presently
interested in accomplishing a parallel penetration of
the Communist Party, in expanding routine investiga-
tive coverage, and in developing additional sources
on political movements. It is believed that subject
has potential in each of these fields. However, as
reported previously, HUMANOID is beset with financial
problems which undoubtedly detract from his full
working efficiency on matters of interest to us.
GI subsistence is currently terminated during the
school vacations and a certain portion of his time is
devoted to odd jobs in an effort to augment his
income. The former Chief of Station recommended an
increase from 1,000 to 1,500 colones in July, 1951, a
recommendation in which the writer concurred. However,
in the event current operational restrictions are
removed, it is desired to recommend at this time an
increase to sixteen hundred (1,600) colones per month.
The additional one hundred colones permonth is
suggested in view of the fact that subject has
borrowed money in recent months to meet hospital bills,
and because he has been aware of and probably counted
on the raise recommendation of the former Chief of
Station. Further, if the restrictions are lifted, it
is desired to utilize subject's time to the fullest
advantage without the handicap of his having to seek
other outside employment.
In an effort to evaluate more accurately subject's
agent-handling ability, the writer monitored a
specially arranged 45-minute contact between HUMANCID
and HUMANIST-2. From a concealed vantage point less
than three feet from the participants, the writer was
able to hear and see HUMANOID's handling of this sub-
agent. The results were worth the effort. HUMANOID
demonstrated complete control over the discussion,
exhibited a natural ability to elicit desired details,
and issued instructions in a commendable manner. It'
appeared that subject-has-the-complete-confidence_and-
loyalty of HUMANIST-2 and that his working relation-
ship with this important sub-agent leaves nothing to
be desired.
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TRSA-1142
With reference to TRSW-698, it is not
desired to have subject sign a new contract at
this time, 
as the current contract appears to
be 
adequate. However, we would appreciate being
advised definitely 
whether subject is being
considered 
or has been rejected for career agent
status. (TRSA-1056).
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MEMORANDUH FOR: STC/SPB
FROM:
SUBJECT:
WED
AMPHOMANCH
February 1952
1.
Reference is made to morandum from this office
dated 15 February 1952, concerning an individual connected
with Project ANTHODARCH.
20 In accordance with our paragraph 4 of the menorantia,
Part II PRQ is attached hurwerth and forwarded for your infor
nation. Please return it than no longer needed by you.
Attesheant
NR/ANG/WEB/JØP
Distributions
Orig & 1:
Addresses
Chrono
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(e) Copy of the accounting by Individual for Advance, dated 11 December
1953 in the amount of $460.00 (The signed original, signed on il December
1953 in the writer's presence, has been forwarded to Mr. Wolcott, Finance
Division.
(f) Copy of a letter dated 6 October 1953 at San Jose Costa Rica from the
Consul, Argentine Embassy, to Agent.
(g) Copy of a request for advance of $468.00 dated 7 December 1953 to
reimburse "gent BIRADIAL covering period 5 October 1953 through 25
November 1953 (cates of Covert Training, per Covert Training Division).
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MEMORANDUM FOR: STAFF C
ATTENTION:
SUBJECT:
Hr. Thomas Ogden
Arthur C. VAIVADA (pseudo)
It is requested that the proper clearance be granted for the
use of subject, now on Project BIRADIAL, on Project PBSUCCESS. This
will confirm telephone conversation between your office and WH/Personnel
on 9 December 1953.
J. C. KING
сра
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Kisakial
9 December 1953
I hereby request claim for per diem for the period October 5, 1953
through 25 November 1953 at the rate of $9.00 per day. This period
covers the time spent by me in Covert Training.
Arthur G. Vaivada
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Chief, WHD-2/FI
9 December 1953
Attention:
SUBJECT:
Mr. John Cavadine
Training Report on Arthur G. VAIVADA, (P) -
Training Alias: "VICKS"
1. Arthur G. VAIVADA was trained covertly by instructors of this
office in Washington, D. C. from 5 October through 25 November 1953.
The original Training Request Form dated 31 August 1953 reveals the
following pertinent information;
2.
"Subject is thirty-one years of age, married, and a U. S.
citizen by birth. VAIVADA's previous intelligence experience
includes eight years with the U. S. Air Force. During this
time he served as an intelligence specialist in the Panama
and Burma-India Theaters. In 1949 he was employed by CIA
and spent most of the following four years in Costa Rica
where he was engaged in the spotting, recruiting, and handling
of agents. Although subject has never lived in his proposed
area of operations, he possesses a fluent command of the
Spanish language. VAIVADA's future assignment, under contract
agent status, will be that of principal agent with the primary
objective to develop information on the Communist Party in
Argentina. He will also be expected to penetrate or direct
the penetration of the Argentine Communist Party.".
The instructors who participated in Subject's training indicate
they were most favorably impressed with VAIVADA and feel that he is
qualified for his proposed mission. He possesses a sound practical
knowledge of basic clandestine operational principles. He should
become an increasingly valuable agent in the long range work of this
organization.
3. VAIVADA received instruction in the subjects set forth on the
attached Training Evaluation Reports. The following supplementary
reading and discussion material were also covered.
Introduction to Clandestine Operations
Glossary of Terms
Learning How to Interview
General Principles of Intelligence Interrogation
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Interrogation of Witnesses and Prisoners.
Interrogation
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Body Search
Interviewing and Eliciting of Information
Method of Surveillance
Basic Tradecraft Agent Training Manual
Personal Meetings
Signals
The Nature and Functions of CB
The CE Mission Abroad
Recruiting of Secret Agents
Agent Personal Qualifications
An Example of a Recruiting Operation
Recruiting
Problems of Agent Management
The Theory and Technique of Running Controlled Enemy Agent
Soviet Security Organizations
The Soviet Agent
Selection and Training of Soviet I.S. Personnel
Organization and Functions of HGB
Soviet Citizen Abroad
Theory and Practice of CE Operations
Modus Operandi of Security Services
Gospel According to Marx
The Communist "United Front" Technique
The Communist World Peace Offensive
National Party Organization
The Communist Technique in Seizing Power
Clandestine Communist Organization
Party Underground
Agent Reporting
Part 1 - The Communist
Reporting and Dissemination of Positive Intelligence Information
Basic Information Objectives
The Techniques of Reporting
The Andersson Case
Sorge Case
Glading Case
Hercules Case
Operation "Keystone"
Moyzisch. Operation Cicero
Foote. Handbook for Spies
Willoughby. Shanghai Conspiracy
Pinto. Spycatcher
Philbrick. I Led Three Lives
Murray. I Spied for Stalin
Fischer.
Leites. Operational Code of the Politburo
Soviet Opposition to Stalin
Selznick. Organizational ñeapon
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Problems:
"Observation and Description".
"Casing"
"Contacting"
"Surveillance"
"New Delhi"
"Reporting"
4. Subject's training was conducted by Mr. Jolly known as "Tom,"
Mr. Pisanko known as "Hank," and Mr. Gollomb known as "Rudy."
Their Training Evaluation Reports are attached.
Attachments: (3)
Diter Mould
PETER HOEHL
Chief, Project Training Division, TR
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TRAINING EVALUATION REPORT
Name of Student:
Arthur G. VAIVADA
(PSEUDONYM)
Training Alias:
"VICKS"
Date:
November 1953
(Day) (Nonth) (Tearh
Period Covered:26 October 1953
to
5 November 1953
Rating Definitions:
Superior
Excellent
Satisfactory
Poor .......
Failure
An extremely outstanding performance.
ERC
An outstanding performance, above average.
Requirements met without distinction.
A deficient performance, below average.
An extremely deficient performance.
Training Subjects
FAILURE
POOR
SUPERIOR
EXCELLENT
SATISFACTORY
1. Security
2. Cover …………….
3. Observation & Description
4. Interviewing
5. Interrogation .....……………………
8. Surveillance
7. Telephones & Mikes (Theory)
8. General CI Methods
9. Contacting
10. Intrafield Communications........
11. Recrilting of Agents ........
12. Training of Agents .........…………….
13. Agent Management & Control
14. Double Agent Management & Control
15. Reporting
.........
18. CB Operations
17. Communist Theory …………………......
18. Soviet IS ...
19. Psychological Warfare
20. Political Warfare ……....
21. Economic Warfare
22. Sabotage
......
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23. Counter-sabotage ...
.....
......
...
24. Resistance Force Activities .............…………………………………………….
25. Guerrilla Warfare .......
26. Evasion & Escape
27. Weapons
....
.....................……………………......
28. Demolitions ........
....
..................... .........
29. Special Devices (R&D) …………………………
30. Air Reception
81. Sea Reception
82. Map Reading
83.
34.
35.
LELLE
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hitton is entrusted is bas
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Student Evaluation
1. Security consciousness
2. Ability to work with and get along with others
3. Ability to follow instructions .....
4. Maturity of judgment and common sense
Initiative
5.
.....
6. Resourcefulness and independence of judgment
7. Tactfulness and sense of discretion
8. Cooperativeness .....
9. Sense of discipline…………….
10. Imagination and creativeness ..
11. Amenability to construct criticism
12. Attention to necessary details
13. Observant and careful in the collection of facts ......
14. Political sophistication and awareness
....
15. Interest and enthusiasm for proposed assignment
17. Ability to relate theory to practice
16. Motivation for clandestine activities
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AVERAGE
ABOVE AVERAGE
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Student's Comparative Evaluation To Others Trained For
Identical Or Similar Assignment
ABOVE AVERAGE
AVERAGE
BELOW AVERAGE
Instructor's Comments:
VAIVADA impressed the undersigned as an exceptionally conscientious,
mature individual. He has had considerable field experience, yet, he con-
ducted himself during training as though this experience was only secondary
to the more important task of improving his basic knowledge of clandestine
activity.
Subject completed several excellent reports covering assigned reading
material. These reports revealed the extent to which VAIVADA went to do a
thorough, complete job. His oral discussions of the training material
further substantiated the sincere effort this student made to obtain as
much as possible from the training program.
Subject demonstrated and personally expressed his satisfaction with
the progress he made and the benefit he obtained from the instruction
presented to him.
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TRAINING EVALUATION REPORT
Name of Student:
Arthur G. VAIVADA
(PSEUDONYM)
Training Alias:
#VICKS
Date: 1 December 1953.
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(Day) (Month) (tears
Period Covered: 9 November 1953
through
25 November 1953
Rating Definitions:
Superior
Excellent ...
Satisfactory
Poor
Failure
An extremely outstanding performance.
An outstanding performance, · above average.
Requirements met without distinction.
A deficient performance, below average.
An extremely deficient performance.
Training Subjects
POOR
SUPERIOR
[EXCELLENT
SATISFACTORY
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PAILURE
1. Security
2. Cover ......
3. Observation & Description
4. Interviewing
5. Interrogation
6. Surveillance
7. Telephones & Mikes (Theory)
8. General CI Methods
9. Contacting
10. Intrafield Communications.
11. Recruiting of Agents
12. Training of Agents .........……………………………………….
13. Agent Management & Control ..……………….……….
14. Double Agent Management & Control
15. Reporting
16. CE Operations .....……………….
.....
............
17. Communist Theory ………………………………………………………………………….
18. Soviet IS .....………………….
19. Psychological Warfare
20. Political Warfare
21. Economic Warfare ………………………………………………….
22. Sabotage .......……………………………………………………………………
23. Counter-sabotage …………………………….
24. Resistance Force Activities
25. Guerrilla Warfare ...
26. Evasion & Escapa
27. Weapons ......
28. Demolitions
.............
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........
.......
29. Special Devices (R&D) ……………………………………………………
30. Air Reception
31. Sea Reception
82. Map Reading.
83.
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34.
35.
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Student Evaluation
1. Security consciousness
2. Ability to work with and get along with others
3. Ability to follow instructions
4. Maturity of judgment and common sense
- 5. Initiative
6. Resourcefulness and independence of judgment
7. Tactfulness and sense of discretion
8. Cooperativeness
9. Sense of discipline……………………………………….
10. Imagination and creativeness ...
11. Amenability to construct criticism ...
12. Attention to necessary details .........
13. Observant and careful in the collection of facts
14. Political sophistication and awareness
15. Interest and enthusiasm for proposed assignment
16. Motivation for clandestine activities
17. Ability to relate theory to practice
AVERAGE
RELOW AVERAGE,
ABOVE AVERAGE
Student's Comparative Evaluation To Others Trained For
Identical Or Similar Assignment
ABOVE AVERAGE
EX
AVERAGE
BELOW AVERAGE
NOT OBSERVED
Instructor's Comments:
VAIVADA has had considerable experience in the field, but he was
ready to broaden and enrich his experience with the help of training.
He has a strong bent toward his own opinion and exhibited independence
of mind in analyzing Communist Party activities. He had no difficulty
in absorbing the material presented. He has the ability to apply theory
to practice and apparently is a person who is accustomed to rely upon-
his own judgment. His written work was excellent. He recognized his
own shortcomings and readily accepted constructive criticism. From all
the evidence during training, VAIVADA appears capable of handling the
assignment proposed for him.
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Date: 29 October 1953
(Day) (Month) (Year)
TRAINING EVALUATION REPORT
Name of Student:
Arthur G. VAIVADA
(PSEUDONYM}
Training Alias:
"VICKS"
to
Period Covered: 6 October 1953
23 October 1953
Superior
Excellent
Satisfactory
Poor
Failure
An extremely outstanding performance.
An outstanding performance, above average.
Requirements met without distinction.
A deficient performance, below average.
An extremely deficient performance.
Rating Definitions:
777777777
Training Subjects
1. Security
2. Cover ......
3. Observation & Description
4. Interviewing
5. Interrogation
6. Surveillance
7. Telephones & Mikes (Theory)
8. General CI Methods
9. Contacting
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10. Intrafield Communications...
11. Recruiting of Agents
12. Training of Agents ......
13. Agent Management & Control ……………….
14. Double Agent Management & Control
15. Reporting
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17. Communist Theory .............
18. Soviet IS .....……………..
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20. Political Warfare
21. Economic Warfare
22. Sabotage …………...…………………………...
23. Counter-sabotage
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24. Resistance Force Activities
25. Guerrilla Warfare
26. Evasion & Escape
27. Weapons
28. Demolitions
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29. Special Devices (R&D)
30. Air Reception
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31. Sea Reception .......
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1. Security consciousness
2. Ability to work with and get along with others
3. Ability to follow instructions
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7. Tactfulness and sense of discretion
8. Cooperativeness
9. Sense of discipline. . . . . . . . . . . … … … … … ….
10. Imagination and creativeness
11. Amenability to construct criticism
12. Attention to necessary details ......
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13. Observant and careful in the collection of facts
14. Political sophistication and awareness
15. Interest and enthusiasm for proposed assignment
16. Motivation for clandestine activities
17. Ability to relate theory to practice
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Instructor's Comments:
VAIVADA appears to be a hard, conscientious worker. He is quick and
alert of mind and possesses maturity of judgment. Subject studied the
training material with enthusiasm and expressed the desire to improve.
himself. VAIVADA displayed an excellent understanding of tradecraft.
techniques as portrayed in his written work. He has the ability to apply
theory to practice. His goal was to improve himself to the best of his
ability, as his past experience in the field had been on a trial and
error basis. His experience in South America might account for his.
unhurried thinking and action, but it will undoubtedly assist him in his
future operations as he simply refuses to become ruffled or panicky. It
is the belief of this instructor that VAIVADA is well qualified for his
proposed field assignment.
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Chier of Station, Sen Jose
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HUYANCID
REF: Dir 38628
Subject failed to make the scheduled content.
to pick up the advance authorized by referenced ouble.
It be presumed that he changed his mind about adeding
the money.
Stefen R. Labanew
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
Special Deputy, WH
4 December 1953
SUBJECT:
Mr. Ross CROZIER
By pre-arrangement through Mr. Smyser I had an interview with Mr. Ross
Crozier in my room at the Hotel Raleigh on the night of 2 December 1953
for the purpose of getting an impression as to whether it was possible
that he could be used to advantage in our program.
Mr. Crozier has been a contract agent in Costa Rica for approximately 4
years. He is married to a Costa Rican and has 2 children, ages 2 and 4.
He was in a student capacity in Costa Rica. From my knowledge of
reporting done by the station in Costa Rica and the indication of sources
of information in reports from that station, I am inclined to think that
he very ably handled himself. In addition, I was very much impressed
with him during the course of the interview and feel that he is an ex-
cellent type, having all the necessary qualifications for giving sub-
stantial assistance to our program. He has 7 months remaining under the
GI assistance bill for educational purposes and it can be satisfactorily
arranged by him to complete his education at San Carlos University,
Guatemala. Under the Guatemalan law his wife, being a Costa Rican,
becomes a Guatemalan citizen upon her establishment of residence in
Guatemala and this is a distinct advantage.
He has a valid U.S. passport on which his two children are carried but
it will be desirable that he enter Guatemala as a tourist, either with a
tourist visa in his passport or on a tourist card. The children could
also be issued tourist cards. The use of a tourist card eliminates
the necessity of his reporting to the police. He can stay 6 months and
then obtain a renewal of the tourist card without leaving the country.
Within a relatively short time he unquestionnably could be of distinct
advantage to us on reporting on activities and attitudes of students and
other elements.
He could act as a cut-out. I feel that he is qualified to actually
develop a penetration into the Communist Party, a feat with which he
had some success in Costa Rica. He could handle an important PP opera-
tion with Enrique SALAZAR Liquens (also known as Oscar H. CARTA in
station files), which operation is presently being handled through
Donald O. Hediger. Irrespective of whether Hediger continues with
Guatemala or is given assignment outside the country, I believe that it
is important to have Crozier with us in Guatemala. We can find plenty
for him to do.
BO'N/pm
4 Dec. 1953
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25 November 1953
On Wednesday 18 November 1953 subject was introduced to John Heyn. The
introduction was deemed advisable, inasmuch as it would probably facilitate
sibsequent meetings in Buenos Aires where it is anticipated that subject will
be operating, providing his visa is granted.
BIRADIAL indicated he had not heard from the Argentine Embassy of Costa
Rica, hance is planning to have his wife write to follow this matter inmediately.
BIRADIAL mentioned the fact that his wife's relatives, and with whom he
may dwell when he first moves to Buenos Aires, may be in a position to assist
in obtaining a visa for subject. He indicated that having a native of the
country render some assistance in this regard may be the solution to any possible
difficulties. 
It appears logical, however, he was informed not to make any
approaches 
at this time.
He agan noted that inasmuch as it will be necessary to stop in Costa Rica
to pick up his visa when granted, he suggested the possibility of leaving for
Costa Rica 
shortly following the termination of his covert training.
indicated he felt that his presence in Costa Rica, where he can plausibly maintain
As 
previously
himself and his 
family, and where he may be in personal touch with the Argentine
Embassy, may 
be to his advantage in securing his visa.
On 24 November 1953, subject called to inform he had received a letter
from the Argentine Embassy in Costa Rica informing him his visa had been denied.
He informed he 
still felt he could obtain it but it may be necessary to seek
assistance from 
his wife's relatives in Buenos Aires or it may be necessary to
go back to Costa Rica for a short period to finalize the matter.
suggested that in the event he cannot obtain the appropriate permission to enter
Too, he
Buenos Aires 
the Agency may desire to send him some where else in Latin America,
possibly Cuba 
(he mentioned specifically) or some other country. In this
connection, 
he felt that cover-wise he and his family would be in a more secure
position 
if they were in Costa Rica while awaiting placement.
I plan to see BIRADIAL on 25 November 1953.
John Cadire
John O. Cavadine
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Record
SUBJECT
: Project HUMANOID
1. A total of $5934.00 was originally requested for this project
for the period 1 March 52 to 28 February 53. The amount actually
approved was $6000.00 (Form No. 51-91, project folder).
2. $5100.00 of the approved amount was to provide for the compen-
sation of four agents who were to be reimbursed as follows:
HUMANOID
HUMANOID-1
HUMANOID-2
HUMANOID-3
1600.00 (colones)
150.00 ( It
250.00 11
900.00 ( "
3. The funding requirements for agent salaries were calculted
(by the Headquarters case officer, Tom Barrett) at a rate 8 to 1 (e.g.,
HUMANOID was to receive $1600.00 or $200.00 per month).
4. However, the rate of exchange has fluctuated since the original
funding estimates were made. The present rate is 6.63 to 1. Accordingly,
the monthly pay scale for HUMANOID in U. S. currency would be approxi-
mately $241.00 (or $1600.00). The pay scales of the other agents are
similarly effeated.
5. This situation was explained to the Budget office (Mr. Bauer,
extension 2017) and the Plans office (Mr. Ziegler). I stated that
dollar expenditures would be in excess of the amounts provided in the
project if we were to continue payments to the agents at the colon
rates previously established. Mr. Ziegler informed me that we could
nonetheless continue the present colon pay scale. He further advised
that budgetary adjustments could be made at a later date when it became
evident that the project allotment would definitely be exceeded due to
currency fluctuations. A project amendment is not then required at
this time. The station may be advised to continue payments in colones
in the amounts shown in paragraph 2, above.
References:
: TRS-A-1215
TRS-A-1142'
TRS-W-771
JANJ-884 (IN 30219)
SANJ- 882 (IN 31520)
DIR 16246 (Out Emigr
DIR 17884 (OUT 52565)
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SUBJECT:
DIRADIAL
Security Information
On Monday 9 "ovember 1953 a meeting was held with subject for the primary.
purpose of delivering nissalary for Uctober 1953 amounting to 350.00. A receipt
- for the amount was obtained and returned to Mr. Wolcott, Finance Division. h
copy of the receipt is retained in subject's file.
During the meeting, subject reported his schooling at American University will
terminate in approximately three weeks. "is scheduled Covert training will also
come to an end during the first week in December 1953.
Subject related he has not as yet received any news on his visa for Argentina
for which he made application approximately 90 days ago. You will recall that
subject anticipated it would take approximately 90 days to obtain such a visa.
BIRADIAL informed if he doesn't receive word on his visa within the next
week he plans to have his wife follow this matter by writing to the Argentine
Embassy in Costa Rica.
Subject also presented this thought in the event no results are forth coming
within the next two or three weeks: He related that in so far as his friends and
wife's relatives in Costa Rica are concerned, he and his wife and family are in
the states on an extended trip. They are expected to return to Costa Rica. In
so far as he knows, he, his wife and the Argentine Consul in Costa Rica are the
only persons in Costa Rica aware that they have made application for the visa
under question. in the event no positive results are obtained on his visa
application, subject wondered about the advisability of returning to Costa Rica,
to finalize his visa affairs and depart for Argentina.
In this
The question of maintaining cover while in Costa Rica was discussed.
connection he informed he would have no trouble finding a suitable job which
would lend authenticity to him and his wife's status. Too, it was indicated, and
it' appears somewhat reasonable, for subject to remain in the U.S. presently for
too long a period of time may raise some question as to his true status in the
minds of Argentine Embassy Officials in Costa Rica as well as his friends and
relatives in Costa Rica.
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It is suggested that consideration be given to allow subject to return to
Costa Rica within the near future if the appropriate Argentine Visa has not been
received to: (a) Allow him to finalize such details (b) To preserve his cover
status.
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Contact will be maintained with subject for further developments. It is
anticipated that John beyn will meet subject at the next meeting for the first
time. This is recommended, inasmuch as Fir. Heyn who will be in the pertinent
area, may be able to familiarize himself with subject.
John Cavadine
Book & Cavadine
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CHYPTONYM NER 134 FOR SULJECT: OF REF.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief/Plans Staff/FI
9.2219
27 October 1953
Attention: Projects Branch/Plans Staff
SUBJECT: Project BIRADIAL
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Request for Amendment
Since
1. Project BIRADIAL concerns the transfer of Contract Agent rumanoid from
Costa Rica to Argentina, with interim training at headquarters.
approval of the project on 12 August 1953 Humanoid is now known as
BIRADIAL.
2. BIRADIAL, an American citizen born in illinois in 1922, is married to a
Costa Rican girl and has two small children. Since 1949 he has worked
for CIA in Costa Rica as a contract agent and has proven himself particularly
adept at spotting and recruiting agents and has successfully supervised the
direction of a high level Communist party penetration agent. He has been
the most valuable agent of the San Jose Station.
3. BIRADIAL has been accepted as a student at the University of Buenos Aires
for the school year beginning March 1954. He is presently undergoing
covert training.
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In order to enhance BIRADIAL's cover while undergoing covert training, he
has enrolled at American University at a cost of $93.00 a semester
commencing 7 October 1953 and is pursuing his studies four days weekly.
5. Since BIRADIAL is attending class at American University to enhance his
cover during his interim covert training at headquarters, it is requested
he be reimbursed in the amount of $93.00 and the project amended accordingly.
Attachment – 1
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MEMORANDUM FOR FILE
SUBJECT: BIRADIAL
On Wednesday, 14 October 1953 i met with subject at his apartment in
the Presidential Gardens, Alexandria, Virginia for the purpose of obtaining
his signature on the Travel Voucher prevously submitted covering his travel
from Costa Rica to Washington, D. C.
BIRADIAL indicated that the combination of his schooling at American
University in the mornings and his covert training in the afternoons which
also keeps him busy during the weekend, is keeping him fully occupied.
Though he did not press the issue, he wondered whether it would be necessary
to continue his schooling at American University. He indicated he thought
he could handle any inquiries regarding his activities satisfactually. We
both decided however that, regardless of the hardship placed on him, he
should continue his schooling at American University since any inquiries
could then be properly and legitimately backstopped. One of the difficulties
involved is the amount of daily travel between the University and his
residence.
Inasmuch as the distance involved plus the high rental cost factor
(175.00 per month) present a few difficulties. This plus the fact that the
plausibility of a student paying such rent is somewhat questionable, BIRADIAL
indicated he might move to a more suitable location.
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On 23 October 1953 he informed he was moving to 5008 7th St., N. We,
Washington, D. C. as of this day for cover, convenience, and financial
considerations. He will advise of his new phone number if and when it is
available.
John O. Considine
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Chief of Station, Buenos Aires DATE:
INFO:
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FROM Chief of Station, San José
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SUBJECT: GENERAL- Operational
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HUMANOID
Ref: DIR 15813, HRSA-198, 17 July 1953
The attached file on subject is being returned horowith for
your retention.
Encl:
1. File, Part I
2. Pilos, Part II (u/s cover)
9 Oct 1953
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7 October 1953
MEMORANDUM FOR THE FILE:
SUBJECT: BIRADIAL (202-2723)
On Monday, 5 October 1953, the writer met with subject at his apart-
ment 
to 
deliver the necessary "credentials" allowing his proper entry to
covert 
training facilities.
During this meeting he informed that he was too late for entrance
to George Washington University. He was then in the process of making
inquiry at American University.
He also mentioned that he opened an account with a bank in Alexandria,
Va. I'm not so sure that this was such a good idea--but the account has
been 
opened. He had had an account with the Chase National Bank; however,
he has closed this account since 
he claims he received such poor service
from this 
bank while at his previous station. He stated he would like to
have 
an account established with a large banking institution which has a
Branch 
affiliation in Buenos Aires where he will be assigned, so that his
pay may be deposited in the U. S. securely by us.. It is suggested this
be worked out 
with Finance.
On Wednesday a. m. subject called to inform that his home phone number
is now Temple 6-8651. He has enrolled in American University and will attend
'
classes daily 
from 9:30 a. m. to 11:30 a. m. He is studying Corporate Finance
and other analysis 
courses. During the conversation he expressed amazement
at the cost of $93 for 
schooling for one semester. Although he did not
request 
reimbursement for this amount, it was inferred that he would undoubtedly
appreciate 
it if this expenditure could be absorbed by us.
In view of subject's past excellent performance in behalf of this Agency,
and inasmuch as he is not highly paid, it is recommended that Agent be
reimbursed for 
this expenditure even if it means amending the project.
Agent has not been paid for the month of September. I shall check
with Finance and deliver Agent's salary to him.
John O
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Letter from Embassy.
in Costa Rica (Consular Section)
Senor
Jor
D. Ross L. Crozier
c./o. Francis Williams
5846 Access Road,
Page Manor
San Jose de Costa Rica, Octubre 6 de 1953.
Dayton, Ohio
De mi consideracion:
Cumplene dirigirme a usted informandose que se ha
recibido en esta Oficina Consular la Nota N°1043 de fecha agosto
7 del ano en curso (Exp. 11096/53) por la que la Direccion
General de Inmigracion por disposicion atenta al destino en el
pais, ha denegado el permiso considerando que la solicitud
formulada por usted y familia ante esta Oficina se refiere a
Inmigracion de Urbe.
Sin otro particular, me es grato saludar a ustedes.-
Carlos Alberto FERNANDEZ
Consejero
Seccion Consular
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2 October 1953
BIRADIAL 202-2723
1. On 1 October 1953 the writer as Ceorge Wheeler was introduced to
Agent Arthur C. Vaivada (P) by J. G. Hanke at his apartment B-21, Van Euren,
Presidential Gardens, Alexandria, Virginia. The introduction was deemed
advisable, inasmuch as Agent is to be inherited by Branch II. Mr. Heyn
informs he is not available to handle Agent at this time but will meet him
in about three weeks.
2. In accordance with instructions received from Covert Training
Offices, Agent is to report for covert training at 2400-20th St. N. N.,
Washington, D. C. on 5 October 1953 at 1415 Hrs. He is to ask for Mr.
Cal when he arrives. Agent is to be known as Mr. Vicks. The instructions
were passed on to the Agent. He was also informed to call X2298 and ask
for George Wheeler in the event he desired to make an appointment to discuss
business matters.
3. In connection with agent's previous inquiry regarding the possibility
of obtaining U. S. Citizenship for his wife, Mr. Hanke informed him that
under the circumstances under which his wife entered the U. S., namely as
a tourist, it would not be possible to plausibly apply for U. S. Citizen-
ship. Hanke also informed that although possible to rush the Citizenship
through, it was felt inadvisable at this time since the proceedure might
jeopardize the present existing cover arrangement. Agent seemed to
understand the difficulties involved and raised no particular objection.
4. Agent informed several neighbors had inquired as to the nature
of his business. He has informed them that he is a student and is
studying at George Washington University in the field of Economics.
This story had been decided upon before the writer came upon the scene.
Since Agent has not commenced study at GW it was suggested to him that
he commence taking a course or two as soon as possible. He informed he
would do this as soon as he learns of the details as to his hours to be
devoted to Covert Training.
5. Although there is no assurance subject will be granted permission
to enter Argentina, subject previously indicated he could forsee no problem
in this regard. He did make inquiry, however, as to what his status would
be should he not be allowed entrance to Argentina.
6. It is unfortunate that Agent is residing in the Washington D. C.
area inasmuch as that in itself is undoubtedly considered as a Government
Stigma. The possibility exists that the wrong person or persons will learn
of his and his wife's presence in this area.
7. The file fails to reflect what provision, if any, has been made to
pay the Agent. This will have to be worked out.
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28 Sept. 53
1. During the debriefing of HUMANOID in Washington in August-September 1953, his wife
mentioned an individual whom she had come in contact with while in San Jose.
:
2. This person was first seen in the Argentine "mbassy where she was arranging papers
for their travel there later. She had seen him previously around in San Jose, dressed
in sport clothes and apparently a "playboy." He injected himself into a discussion
between the Argentine Consul and HUMANOID's wife, showing great knowledge of Argentine
visa regulations. This occurred in early July 1953.
3. HUMANOID's wife again saw the same individual in Panama on 22 August 1953, at which
time the pretended at first not to know her, and then "recognized" her, but did not
mention their meeting in the Argertine Embassy in San Jose.
4. Her description of the person is as follows:
height:
age
hair:
eyes:
about 6'
apparently 30
blond
Feeding at temples
not brown or black, probably hazel or grey
complexion: ruddy, young looking face, which was long and thin
characteristics:
Smokes heavily, with dark stains right fingers. Top toath on
left side chipped. Wore dark glasses. Condidered self quite
a ladies man.
languages: Speaks Spanish with Argentine accent
this person
Speaks English well since seen talking with XXX U.S. soldiers
in San Jose
5. When was seen in Panama, he was dressed as a common laborer and told HYMAIL's
ife that he was working on a "fertilizer ship"there.
6. At no time did HUMANGID himself see this person.
7. A picture of Hugo Ramiro RODOLFO, the ex-Argentine labor attache in Panama,was stueu
to HUMANOID's wife who stated positively that he was not the person she saw in Costa Rica
and Parama.
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Attached are the two keys for HUMIDOR and the Apartado.
Enclosure: Two Keys
11 September 1953
Distributions
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WH/III Chrono, v/o encl.
1 - WH/III/HUMIDOR, w/o encl.
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WH/Mailroom, v/o encl.
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1. During the time that HUMANOID was at Headquarters on TDY in late August and
Early September, he raised the question of the citizenship status of his wife, who hae
not yet taken out her first papers but wished to do so if possible. His question was
whether it was operationally desirable on our part, which I answered saying it would be
XXX (after talking with Mr. Heyn). Actually, there is no strong advantage, but at least
it should be started sometime, and there is no advantage to us in having her remain
a 
Costa 
Rican since she will be an American citizen at some date in the future.
2. When HUMANOID left on his vacation, it was understood that I would be checking
with Mr. Heyn about the means by which his wife might be able to start her papers while
HUMANOID is in training at Headquarters. by understanding is that she would have to leave
the country and repenter an an immigrant quota since she is presently on a tourist visa
and cannot as such apply for citizenship even if her husband in a U.S. citizen.
3. Mr. Heyn informed me that there is a section which handled these questions
of citizenship for people we are interested in, and said he would be checking with that
-person. I told HUM. NOID that the next person who handled him would be able to give him
further 
details on this whole matter.
4. I would recommend that HUMANOID be given all help possible to have his wife
started on her papers before they go our under BIFADIAL, sime they will be gone for
two years at a minimum and will be delaying her citizenship that much longer if nothing
is started while they are here in the country.
Decided not to try for
30 day citizenship due
Cover Problemy po
Robline
4x
Wife would have to
return Costa Rica and
re-enter U.S. anyway
2 Decas.
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SECURITY INFORMATION,
PAD-47-540
FAPOS NO. 22
Chief of kission, Ramos Aires
Chief, MD
Operational
Arthur C. VAIVADA
10 September 1953
Tranmitted herewith in a copy of the contract of Arthur G. VAIVADA,
He is the subject of NAE-403. VAIVADA signed the original of this contract
et baɛdquartora en 10 September 1953.
Attralment: 1
J. C. King
CH
Mstributions
3
❤ Fuenos Aires
✓ - WHD (BA. chrono, Subject file, EA KAPOX file)
HH/FI/II/JGrahams jow
J. C. KINO
SECRET
DESER
R. N. DAHLGREN
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10 stat 53
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
SUBJECT:
Interview with Arthur G. VAIVADA
1. On 9 September 1953 subject was again contacted at his apartment and the new
contract was signed. Subject was told that the contract clause dealing with additional
committments not included in the contract was stendard egency protection against unauth-
orized promises by persons contacting him, such as the case officer. He was told, how-
ever, that the case officer's personal experience has been that the agency makes all
possible efforts to act in good faith and with common sense if contract problems
arise at a later date.
2.
The "offset"provisions of the contract was explained, emphasizing the agency's
view that any future cover business activity on his part would be possible only
because of the salary we pay. Therefor, modest profits, if any, would be offset against
salary due to him. It was pointed out that the case officer's understanding was that
if subject's diligence resulted in sizable profits, the agency would probably consi er
revising the contract to allow subject a share of the profits. However, subject agreed
that this question was really subordinate to the main purpose of a cover activity,
which would be to obtain cover, not profits.
NOTE:
Subject's questions appeared motivated by the contract form, which was
more complicated and "legalistic" in appearance than the ne ritten in the field
under which he has been operating for the past four years. His attitude at all times
was most cooperative, and he agreed that the spirit in which the contract was carried
cut, on both sides, was as important as the provisions. It was carefully explained to
him that the contractserved the double purpose of defining the rights and
obligations of both himself and the agency, EXXXD and for that reason may at poirts
- seem more "legalistic" than regularly necessary. However, subject stated several
times that he had had nothing but the best of relations with the rersons who have
directed him so far, and it is the case officer's opinion that he has XXI the utmost
faith in the good intentions of the agency.
3. Subject was informed that "Career" status, in which he has expressed interest
over the past two years, would be considered at the end of the present the year contract,
and would depend on his operational success during that period and his ability to
provide durable cover which would enable hi to continue working for us.
4. The subject's travel reimbursement is being handled by Hanke (x3504), and will
be ready for him when he returns to Washington on or about 2 October. Subject went on
vacation effective 10 September and will be at the following addresses during his
vacation:
September 10-14: Fran Williams
5846 Access Road
Fage Manor
Wright-Patterson
Dayton, Chic
September 15-25: Mr. L. E. Crozier
RR No 2
Harmon, Illinois
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5. Subject will contact the case officer on his reutrn to Washington. He has
been given the following address in case he wants to contact us before that time:
Paul F. Prandon, P.C. Pox 262, Mt. Panier Station, Mb. Fanier,
(rigued) 1.6.Haule
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SECURITY INFORMATION
CONTRACT INFORMATION AND CHECK LIST
COMPLETE ONLY APPLICABLE BLANKS
John G. Heyn
3992
Case Officer:
Tele. Ext. :
Date
:
31 August 1953
I. General
A.
Pseudonym Arthur G. VAIVADA
B.
Project BIRADIAL
C.
Staff Agent
Contract Employee.
Career Agent,
Consultant
'
Contract Agent
I
, Covert Detail.
Other
(see CFR, Part 14.1)
D.
E.
F.
Is ultimate conversion to staff status anticipated? not known
Is the individual presently engaged by CIA in any
capacity?
Clearance: Security
Yes
Describe Contract agent - contract written 1949
O/C ✗
P.O. C. Date 19 July 49
G.. T/O: Does this individual block a project T/O slot?
• Slot No.
No
H.
Acknowledgement of pseudonym on file in
WHD/II
II. Proposed Assignment
III.
A. Duties (cutout, courier, reports, liaison and contacts,
major or part-time operational duties, administrative etc.)
Principal agent
B.
C.
Anticipated Duration
two years
Permanent Post (City and Country) Puenos Aires, Argentina.
Personal Qualifications
FORM NO.
MAR 1953
Normal Residence (City and Country)
A.
C.
D.
Züd Ai
Citizenship
U.S.
Marital Status Married
(including spouse) 3
F. Education (check) High School
G. Military Status: Retired
EL.
B.
E.
Sterling, Illinois
Number of dependents
•
College ✗, Post Graduate
Reserve
Draft
Has completed military service.
eligible
(1) Highest salary earned $3,000 (2) Last salary earned $3,000
I. Special qualifications for assignment (area experience, language
contacts, technical or professional skills, general proven abili-
ties)
Four years experience as Frincipal agent in Costa Rica have proved
him to be an excellent agent..
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SECURITY INFORMATION
די
A.
U.S. Government
No
B.
CIA Proprietary.
No
CIA Subsidized
No
Other Student & possible
propriate. Wit
of a 
wall
C. Does the individual have a cover activity which was previously
established without the assistance of CIA and which will be
continued? Yes
D.
If the answer to (C) is no, explain CIA part in establishing
the cover, indicating the amount of compensation which will be
paid by the cover activity for bona fide services with reim-
bursement from CIA
Not applicable
B.
Will any portion of the compensation or allowance paid by the
cover activity be offset against amounts due from CIA?
If so, guaranteed minimum
NA
yet
No
Will the agent be able to make frequent contact with a CIA
base possessing forms and regulation? Yes ✗
V.
Special Field Conditions
A.
B.
C.
any
If so, does the base have adequate communication facilities?
Yes
DIL
business
Profils
Would detection of the possession of operational data probably
result in the arrest of the individual or jeopardy to his
safety? Yes. x
No __
Emoluments and Conditions of Employment
(Add "R" within( ), if reimbursable by CIA)
VI.
Compensation:
A.
Basic
B.
C.
Additional (Post Differential)
Profit participation or bonus
D. Total
9499
CIA
4,201
COVER
4,200
VII.
Quarters
Furnished by: Govt.
Cover
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VIII.
SECRET
SECURITY INFORMATION
Allowances: (Normally granted only to residents of the United States)
CIA
COVER
ARGAM
A.
Living-quarters
1,500
B.
Cost-of-living
C.
Other XL(per diem)
D. Total
$
.900 (max)
2,400
B. Basis (1)
(2).
(3)
IPER CIA REGS.)
(SUB. COMPLIANCE.
(OTHER!
IX.
dollar value.)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Operational Expenses: (Check proper space.
Purchase of information. Yes X
Entertainment. Yes ✗
No
Use of personal vehicle basis No
Other (describe).
Hone
If maximum limit, give
No
Limit (for A.2B) 720
Limit
(AMOUNTI
✗
An Jan
per dien
per dien inkite
inture 
in ..
I standard trand
Travel Expenses
A.
B.
C.
D.
Household effects
Personal vehicle
Individual with dependents
✗
without dependents
If "with" dependents, identify relationship wife and two children
limit as rer project set at $3,550
B.
(Describe and add
(2)
(3)
IPER CIA REGS.)
(SUB. COMPLIANCED
☑I.
Yes
No
-
$500 limit
Will any travel expenses be paid by cover?
"R" if reimbursable. (No
Basis (1)
(OTHER)
Miscellaneous Benefits: (Except in special cases, applicable only
to Staff and Career Agents. Check as appropriate.)
A. Death and Disability:
B.
C.
D.
J2nE
(1) Per Federal Employees' Compensation Act No
(2) Other (give details)
No
Leave: (If other than per CIA or State Dept. regulations,
give amounts) Yes
Д
Retirements Reserve
14 calendar days
-
Continuance pay and allowance per Missing Persons Act No
Life Insurance:
F.
Rehabilitation rights
No
No
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SECURITY INFORMATION
:
☑II.
Term
A.
Duration of contract
Two years
B.
Effective date of contract:
(1) On execution (check)
(2) Other (specify)1 Sept. 1953°
C.
Renewable: Yes X
No
D.
Termination Notice
30
B.
XIII.
(NUMBER OF DAYS, IF ANY)
Forfeiture of return travel for resignation prior to contract
term. Yes ✗
No
-
(Explain)
Additional or unusual requirements, justifications or explanations.
Section B of Miscellaneous Benefits is requested for subject, although not
2 Staff or Career Agent, because of past service rendered.
XIV.
Will agent take title to CIA property? Yes
X
No
Caloth Fendin
APPROVING OFFICER
for FLIPLAN
FI/PLANS
John S.
SIGNATURE OF CASE OFFICER
6.1 Bill to min
through
school year
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Date:
COPY
Mr. Arthur C. Vaivada
Dear Mr. Vaivada:
Reference is made to your contract effective 1 June 1949 with OD YOKE
for the purchase of information and services of a confidential nature.
Effective 31 August 1953 said contract is hereby terminated by mutual
consent of the parties thereto and in lieu thereof the following contract
is substituted:
ODYOKE, as represented by the contracting officer, hereby contracts
with you for the purchase of certain information and related services of
a confidential nature under the following terms and conditions:
1. Compensation. In full consideration for the purchase of such
information and services, you will be paid an amount calculated at the
rate of $4200 per annum. Payments will be made as directed by you in
writing in a manner acceptable to KUBARK. No taxes will be withheld
from this amount, and it will be your responsibility to report such incose
under existing Federal income tax laws and regulations.
2. Allowance. Effective upon your arrival at your permanent post
of duty overseas, you will be entitled to a Quarters allowance equivalent
to that granted a OS-7 0overnment employee stationed at the same permanent
post of duty. This allowance will be at the maximum rates prescribed in
the Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians, Foreign Areas). No
accounting for this allowance will be required by KUBARK. In the event
that Quarters are provided by your cover company, you will not be entitled
to the Quarters allowance herein indicated.
3. Travel. You will be advanced or reimbursed funds for travel and
transportation expenses for you, your dependents and your household effects
to and from your permanent post of duty overseas and for you alone for
authorized travel within your operational area. You will be entitled to
per diem in lieu of subsistence during such travel and while in training
in PBPRIME. All travel, transportation and per diem provided for under
this paragraph must be properly authorized, and expenses incurred hereunder
are subject to payment and accounting in compliance with KUBARK regulations.
4. Operational Expenses. In addition to the allowance indicated
above, you will be advanced or reimbursed funds for necessary operational
expenses including, but not limited to, entertainment and the purchase of
information as specifically approved by KUBARK. Such funds will be subject
to accounting 
in substantial compliance with KUBARK regulations.
31 Aug. 5.3
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DESENSITIZED
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5. Leave. You will be entitled to fourteen (14) calendar days'
leave per contract year. Such leave may be accrued during the term
of this contract 
or any renewal hereof but payment in lieu of unused
leave 
will not be authorised. Such leave may only be taken at times
and places approved in advance by appropriate representatives of KURARK.
:
6. Cover. It is anticipated that you will undertake certain cover
employment in the course of your performance under this agreement. It
is expressly understood and agreed that any and all documents which you
may execute in the course of such cover employment are subordinate to
this agreement and any contradiction in terms which may in any way amplify,
extend 
or restrict your rights and/or obligations hereunder shall be
resolved by this agreement which shall always be dominant.
7. Offset. Any sums or substantially similar benefits or allowances
received from your commercial cover as differentiated from your student
cover will be used to offset those due under his contract by KUBARK.
Suma, similar benefits or allowances thus received through your commercial
cover are acknowledged and agreed to be payment by KUBARK within the
provisions of this contract. You will report allsums or substantially
similar benefits received from said commercial cover at least every six
months during the term of this contract.
38. Execution of Documents. If, in the performance of your cover
service, you assume the custody of government funds or take title of
record to property of any nature whatsoever and wherever situate, which
property has in fact been purchased with monies of ODYOKE, you hereby
recognize 
and acknowledge the existence of a trust relationship, either
express or constructive, and you agree to execute whatever documents may
be required by KUBARK to evidence relationship.
9. Status. You are not an employee of ODYOKE under this agreement
and are not entitled to any benefits normally incident to an employee
status.
10. Secrecy. You will be required to keep forever secret this con-
tract and all information which you may obtain by reason hereof (unless
released in writing by KUBARK from such obligation), with full knowledge
that 
violation of such secrecy may subject you to criminal prosecution
under the espionage laws dated 25 June 1948, as amended, and other appli-
cable laws and regulations.
11. Instructions. Instructions received by you from KUBARK in
briefing or training are a part of this contract and are incorporated
herein, provided that such instructions are not inconsistent with the
terms hereof.
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DESENSITIZED
12. Unauthorized Commitments. No promises or comedtments pertain
ing to rights, privileges or benefits other than those expressly stipu-
lated in writing in this agreement or any amendment thereto shall be
binding on ODYOKE.
13. Term. This contract is effective as of 1 September 1953, and
shall continue thereafter for a period of two (2) years unless sooner
terminated by KUBARK either.
(a) By thirty (30) days' actual notice to you from KUBARK, or
(b) Without prior notice, in the event of a breach of this
contract by your violation of the security provisions
hereof or by your otherwise rendering yourself unavailable
for acceptable service.
Subject to the availability of appropriations, this agreement may be
renewed for successive periods of one year each upon notice from KUBARK
accepted by you. In the event of voluntary termination on your part or
termination for cause by KUBARK prior to expiration of this agreement oT
1 any renewal thereof, you will not be entitled to return travel expenses
to PBPRIME. Termination of this agreement will not release you from the
obligations of any security eath you may be required to take.
ACCEPTED:
Arthur G. Vaiveda
APPROVED S
PBPRIME
BI
Special Contracting Officer
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Security Information
MENGRANDEM FOR FILE
SUBJECT:
Interview with Arthur C. VAIVAIK
1. On 28 August 1953, Arthur G. VAIVADA was contacted at a hotel in Washington, D.C.,
by the Costa Rican desk officer. Subject was briefed on the necessity of submitting
an accounting of travel expenses and given the outlines of his training scherule. He
also signed a pseudonym acknowledgement. In addition, subject was given his full August
salary of $250 (old rate), although it developed that he had been given a half months'
salary by the station prior to derarture. He was told this overpayment would be subtracted
from his travel reimbursement.
2.
a
On the night of 30 August 1953, subject was contacted at his apartment in Virginia.
He requested our opinion as to the possibility of his wife's starting to take cut citizen-
ship papers now prior to departing for Argentina, and the desirability of this for
cover reasons. He was told that the agency would probably not object (he would be given
definite answere in the near future), but that it right not be possible anyway since
his wife was on a tourist visa. (This answer was also promised soon.) He was told that
the new contract to be signed would not give either life of hospitalisation insurance,
for reasons of cover. He was told that career agent status, which would be considered
at the end of the two year contract to be signed shortly, would allow life insurance, but
not hospitalization. It was explained to him that his present contract did not acknowledge
him to be a U.S. Government employee, but that career agent status would grant that.
NOTE: At all times the subject impressed the case officer with sincerity, willingness to
abide by agency decisions in all matters, and showed a most cooperative attitute.
3. Subject made the following points while discussing his Argentina assignment:
His application for entrance to Argentina as a student is now in the hands of the
Argentine Consul in Costa Rica. It should be granted in three months. de does not
forses any problems in this respect, but did ask what our plans would be if any
thing did prevent his going there. He was told that we would attempt to place him
elsewhere, but that this was a contingency we couldn't make any plans about until
Bozething prevented his present assignment.
Subject will keep in touch with the Argentine "onsul through a friend in Ohio
who will handle incoring and outgoing mail. This address has been given to the
Consul. He believes that this offers no security problem, since the friend is
an officer in the Aft Force the briefs outgoing military attaches at Wright Field
and as such has a full security clearance. This friend is witting of subjectIs
activities to the extent that he knows subject to be working partire for the
U.S. Government in some sort of assignment. Subject's friend will be cautioned
in this respect.
Subject has told his parents that he is studying at MT for awhile before deciding
where to complete his studies. Communication through them will be through a frierl
at NCT on whom he submitted PRO data when this friend was in San Jose earlier this
year. (A security clearance request has been made by HD/III)." Subject's friend
is also witting to a certain extent since he gave very general information when.
obtaining the FRQ data. For personal reasons to do with his marriage to a Costa
Rican, there is no chance that his family in Illinois wuld make any sort of a
trip to see him.
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S
d.
d.
Subject will use a cover story while in Washington that he is studying at
George Washington University in the field of Economics.
Subject's wife has a close friend in Argentine who is married to an Argentine
arry sergeant. Her name is Alicia Castro de CRUZ, 25 de l'ayo #5327, Mar del Plata,
Argentina. This name has been given to the Argentine Consul as a charecter
reference.
"
f. Subject has 6-7 months of GI bill eligibility left for Argentine studies.
g.
Due to the fact that subject's wife has been witting of his general activities,
it was carefully explained to him that the agency had certain reservations
considering this point. Emphasis was put on the point that good operational
security practices in his future assignment would be of extreme importance
for obvicus reasons. It was pointed out that this interim period in Washington
would be an ideal time 
to separate his activities from home life since his wife.
would no longer be in a community where she and her Husband were well known.
He was frank in admitting that he realized the dangers also, and would cooperate
to the 
fullest extent.
NOTE: Subject is sensible in his appreach to security and appears to think through
each problem on 
its own merits. The extent of his wife's knowledge was to known
that he was "going out to (a section of San Jose) for business reasons". She wes
Awiting of 
his conrection with Communist activites, since on several occasions
she was able to contact persons when it was not suitable for him to do so. At no
time has she pressed him for information, and his general feeling is that she
should be told 
only enough to explain undue at sences from home. He was cautioned
that his 
future superiors whold take a dim view of his wife's participation, even
to the limited extent he 
has indicated did occur in the rast. "He agreed that
being in a new community with no local friends of long standing would make
easier 
for them io start on this new basis.
It is the case officer's opinion that subject has carefully controlled his
fife's knowledge and acted prudently in matters involving security. His
operational achievements are evidence that his security practises have been
sound, and it is believed that four years of covert contact with a well-known
Communist in San Jose with no security breaches are sufficient proof of his
wife's security consciousness.
it
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NOSD 12291 A
SECRET
(EVEN WHEN BLANK)
DATE 28 August 1953
I DO HEREBY DECLARE THAT MY TRUE AND LEGAL SIGNATURE IS:
WITNESS:
(SIGNATURE).
Ross L. Cier
ROSS L. CROZIER
(NAME, PRINTED OR TYPEWRITTEN)
Jonathan S. Ha
RIGHT THUND PAINT
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SECRET
(EVEN WHEN BLANK)
DATE 28 August 1953
I DO HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IN MY RELATIONS WITH THE
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, I WILL USE THE FOLLOWING SIG-
NATURE WHERE REQUIRED:
WITNESS:
(SIGNATUREL
ARTHUR C VAIVADA
(NAME, PRINTED OR TYPEWRITTEN)
. Vaivada
Jonathan S. Have
SECRET
RIGHT THUMB PRINT
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DATE
THE
I DO HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IN MY RELATIONS WITH THE
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, I WILL USE THE FOLLOWING SIG-
NATURE WHERE REQUIRED:
(SIGNATURE)
Harold R. Nowways
Harold R. NOEMAYR
CNAME, PRINTED OR TYPEWRITTEN)
RIGHT THUMB PRINT
WITNESS:
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hawn
I DO HEREBY DECLARE THAT MY TRUE AND LEGAL SIGNATURE IS:
L.
RIGHT THUMB PRINT
WITNESS:
(SIGNATURE).
Rose L. CROZIER
(NAME, PRINTED OR TYPEWRITTEN)
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SECRET
SECURITY INFORMATION
Chief of Station, San Jose
Chief, Wil
AMSA-115
Operational
HUMANOID
78340168
AUG 25 1953
1.
In order to re-write project HUMANOID as Projects MIA and MIST as
described in referance, Headquarters needs a description of the new cover
and 
communication system between the case officer, principal agents, and
sub-agents.
2. You should also inficate my chenges in objectives, targots, and tasks
which any be 
necessary.
17 August 1953
Distributions
3 - San Jose
1 - WH/III chrono
1 - WH/III/HUMANOID
1- WH/III HUMIDOR
1 - WH/III HUMIST
1 - WH Mail Room
1 - RI/DP
WH/III/JHanketdik
C. KING
SECRET
SECURITY INFORMATION
J. C. RING
CHH
C. M. DOBRFLİNGER
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORDO
SUBJECT:
HUMANOID's training in the U.S.
13 August 1953.
1. HUMANOID's transfer to the U.S. for training prior to assignment in
another area of WHD was approved under Project SIRADIAL on 12 August 1953.
A training slot for subject was arranged with Mr. Cal Batten on x2778 this date
to start 5 October 1953.
2. Formal request for training will be made by the new area case officer
through Ben Racusin on x3818 when HUMANOID has arrived in the U.S. sometime
in late August.
J. Hanke
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SECRET
SECURITY INFORMATION
REQUEST FOR COVERT TRAINING
INSTRUCTIONS: THIS FORM TO BE HANDCARRIED TO CHIEF, PROJECT TRAINING DIVISION,
TRISI 
AFTER COORDINATION WITH DIVISION. AND STAFF TRAINING LIAISON OFFICER
IMPORTANT:
STUDENT MUST BE U.S. NATIONAL DEEP COVER EMPLOYER WITH FULL OPERATIONAL SECURITY CLEARANCE UNDER AN APPROVED PROJECT
1. 
NAME 
OF STUDENT (PSEUDONYM)
Arthur G. VAIVADA
TRAINING ALIAS (TO BE ENTERED BY PTO/TRSI
DIVISION OR STAFF
BRANCH
ab
PH
TELEPHONE
Høyn groot geagh manute 39943
"
OPERATIONS OFFICER
Nohn
KNOWN TO STUDENT AS
not yet introduced
ALTERNATE OPERATIONS OFFICER
Jonathan Hanke.
KNOWN TO STUDENT AS
Jonathan Hanka
AGENT STATUS
Contract
2. GEOGRAPHICAL ASSIGNMENT
COUNTRY OR AREA WHERE STUDENT WILL OPERATE
DATE SUBMITTED TO PTD/YRS
PROJECT DESIGNATION
-BIRADIAL
PROJECT APPROVAL DATE
12 numst 1253
TYPE SECURITY CLEARANCE
Operational Clearance No. 6a
TELEPHONE
2065
DATE OF CLEARANCE
19 July 1945
Career
Staff
Other:
42
:
Argentina
3. STUDENT'S BACKGROUND
U.S. CITIZENSHIP
Birth
☐ Naturalization
DATE NATURALIZED:
RACE COLORI
White
FORMAL EDUCATION COMPLETED
LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS (FOREIGNI
still in progress
None
STUDENT'S KNOWLEDGE OF AREA
Research and study on!
17] In
area
_Years
AGE.
SEX
MARITAL STATUS
31
Male
DEGREES
Parried
from
University of Secta Rica"
Spanish
mment
FLUENT ENGLISH
READ
WRITE
A Yes
SPEAK
Yes
Yes
No
NO
No
PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS WITH ANY U.S. OR FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE, OR SECURITY: SERVICE (GIVE NAMES, DATES AND GENERAL NATURE
OF DUTIES PERFORMEDI
1941-45 Intelligines specialuts
CBI Theatre
1946-49-4.S. Gin Face
us air force
Panama,
1. 0745
-political analyist.
EXPERIENCE OR QUALIFICATIONS FITTING STUDENT FOR PROPOSED ASSIGNMENT (INCLUDE MILITARY HISTORY)
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Contac
count
CR
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post a re
prosca Vasey how..
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combate agent
and iracking attien ajosts,
Sunvillance
GENERAL INFORMATION OF ASSISTANCE IN DETERMINING INSTRUCTOR'S APPROACH
Sadject
Experien's
STA
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sporting, cities
the hai
years; and
a technical
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make
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FORM NO..
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and hadh
set up
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a Communit.
several approaches to
Commit intiation prospects.
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4. COVER, OBJECTIVES AND DUTIES
STUDENT TO LIVE WITH FAMILY DURING TRAINING
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BIRADIAL has been accepted at the University of Buenos Aires for the school year
beginning March 1954. While attending he will establish himself in a small photo-
graphic business. His duties will be Principal Agent with the chief objective of
developing information on the Communist Party and penetrating directing pene-
5. SCHEDULE (SECTIONS 5 AND 6 TO BE COMPLETED AT TIME OF DISCUSSION WITH CHIEF. PTD) rations of it.
DATE TRAINING TO: START
DATE TRAINING TO BE COMPLETED
5 October 123
RECOMMENDED CITY FOR TRAINING CONSISTENT WITH COVER)
Hashingt
STUDENT AVAILABLE FOR TRAINING
PISOLATION" UTILIZATION
Full time ☐ Part time indicate portion of day or week available:
6. TRAINING SUBJECTS (CHECK THOSE TO BE GIVEN)
1. Security
2. Cover -
3. Observation & description
4. Interviewing
5. Interrogation
6.
Surveillance
7. Telephones & mikes (theory)
8. General Cl methods
9. Contfacting
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10. Intra-field communications
11. Recruiting of agents
12. Training of agents
13. Agent management & control -
14.Double agent management & control
15. Reporting
16. CE operations H
17. Communist theory
18, Soviet 15
7. SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL TRAINING
ALMA
NOTE:
☐ 19. Psychological warfare
20. Political warfare
21. Economic warfare
22. Sabotage
23. Counter-sabotage
24. Resistance force activities
25. Guerrilla warfare
25. Evasion & escape
27. Weapons
28. Demolitions
29. Special devices (R&D)
30. Air reception
31. Sea reception
32. Map reading
33. Stay-behind operation
34. Black border crossing
35.
36.
1. If student requires training in cryptography or W/T such training must be arranged with the Train-
Ing Branch of the office of Communications, Extension 2977.
2. If student requires training in photography, S/W, technical surveillance methods, or flaps and sesle
such training must be arranged with TSS, Extension 8007.
8. AUTHORIZATION
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MORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF POREICH INTELLIGENCE
SUBJECT: Project HIRADIAL
5 August 1953
1. The purpose of this project is to provide for the covert training
and transfer of a contract agent from Costa Rica to Argentina, where the
latter will develop penetrations of the Communist Party of Argentina (PCA)
and 
Communist front organizations and perform support functions as assigned.
2. BIRADIAL, an American citizen born in Illinois in 1922, is married
to a Costa Rican girl and has two small children. Since June 1949 he has
worked for CIA, under the cryptonym HUMANOID, in Costa Rica as a contract
agent. He has proven himself particualrly adept at spotting and recruiting
agents and has successfully supervised the direction of a high-level Communist
Party 
penetration agent.
3. The agent has been accepted as a student at the University of Buenos
Aires 
for 
the school year beginning March 1954. He will try to establish
himself 
in the photography business, in which he is well-qualified and has had
previous 
experience, as an ostensible means to make ends meet while completing
his studies.
4. Contact and communications between BIRADIAL and his case officer will
be clandestine, under pretexts still to be arranged. Communications between
the former and any 
agents or sources he recruits will be arranged according
to the circumstances.
5.
BIRADIAL has been dependent upon this Agency for the past four
which financial 
dependence 
has increased considerably over this period with
years
,
the increase of his 
family. His motivation is patriotic, and his past actions
and achievements have borne this out
.
:
6. The estimated annual cost of this project is $5,705 salary and
allowances 
(GS-7), $3,550 
travel and per diem (to U.S. for covert training,
leave and return to Argentina
), $500 transportation of effects and $720 for
operational expenses 
and travel, a total of $10,475.
7. WH requests approval of Project BIRADIAL for the period 1 August
1953 
through 31 July 1954.
Approved:
RP Has
Chief, STC
Chief, FI
for Chief
Operations
R. A. Mac Millan
Chief, Plans
12 Aug 53
Date
ATTACHMENT: Project Outline BIRADIAL
cc: STC/SPB
RI for Vital Records
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PROJECT PLAN
CRYPTONYM BIRADIAL
DIVISION
STATION
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WHO
Buenos Aires
HQTRS CASE OFFICER
John G. Heyn
Room No. 2022, Qtrs. I
Extension 3992
Date 1 August 1953
The attached project is presented for approval.
2. Project BIRADIAL concerns the transfer of Contract Agent
HUMANOID from Costa Rica to Argentina, with interin training at
headquarters. Upon approval of this project, HUMANOID will hence-
forth be known as BIRADIAL.
3. Since 1949, BIRADIAL, a native-born American, has been
the most valuable agent of the San Jose Station. He successfully
directed and exploited a high-level penetration of the Comunist
* Party of Costa Rica. Among other accomplishments, he recruited
two rail intercept agents, processing the take himself, and has
recruited three additional agents presently being used; he also
set up safe-houses and was in charge of the monitoring post in a
technical surveillance. In the latter instance, his quick thinking
in removing the equipment prevented its discovery, when the opera-
tion was blown due to circumstances unrelated to his handling of
the operation. More recently, BIRADIAL personally entered the Con-
'munist Party headquarters surreptitiously during the May Day cele-
bration and carried off more than 75% of their official records.
His case officers have been impressed with his initiative, security-
mindedness, and ability to exercise good judgement under operational
stress. BIRADIAL's transfer from Costa Rica to another area has
become necessary due to the expiration of his cover status as a
student there.
4. BIRADIAL has already created his cover for the first year
of his new assignment in Buenos Aires, having been accepted as a
student at the University of Buenos Aires for the term beginning
March 1954. During this period he will develop a small photographic
business, in which he has had professional experience, to cover his
activities in Argentina after completing his university studies.
funds for this purpose will be required from this Agency.
No
The project's objectives are the development of penetrations of
the Communist Party of Argentina (FCA), its front organizations and
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to develop information on FC penetration of government circles.
BIRADIAL will perform cutout duties as assigned by the Chief of
Hission.
5. The estimated cost of this project for the first year is
$10,475.00. This includes: salary of $4205 (GS-7 level) plus
allowances of 1500; operational travel 3120%; operational expenses
$600; 
the balance of $4050 comprises $2650 for the travel or BI-
RADIAL, his wife and two children from Costa Rica to the United
States and thence to Argentina; $500 for the transportation of
personal effects either from Costa Rica or the United States to
Argentina; and $900 for per diem while in travel status and
during training at headquarters. Subject is selling most of his
personal effects in Costa Rica. The normal annual cost of this
project therefore, would
be $425.
6. BIRADIAL will be permitted to take one month of leave with
pay, before entering training. He justly deserves this considera-
tion. While in training a new contract will be signed with BIRADIAL
embodying the features outlined in paragraph 5.
7. Since it is urgent for the preservation of BIRADIAL's cover
that this project be implemented as soon as possible, it is requested
Sthat the effective date be 1 August 1953.
Attachment: 1 (Project Outline)
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PROJECT OUTLIE
Part I
1. Area of Operations:
2.
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
References:
Project HUMANOID. The contract agent HUMANOID will become
BIRADIAL in this new project through which he will be trans-
ferred from Costa Rica to Argentina.
BUEN 734 (IN 45639).
3. Purpose:
a.
Objectives:
To bring to Washington for training and transfer from
Costa Rica to Argentina a Contract Agent for the purpose
of developing penetrations of the Communist Party of Arg-
entina (PCA), and Communist front organizations, and to
perform cutout duties as assigned.
Targets:
The Argentine Communist Party (PCA); Communist student and
intellectual circles; Communist labor groups; PCA penetra-
tion of government circles.
Tasks:
To gather pertinent data from all available sources on
leading Communists and their associates.
4. Personnel:
a.
Pseudonyms or cryptonyms:
The project initially will involve the use of BIRADIAL, only.
It will be amended as sub-agents are added subsequently.
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b.
Personal data:
BIRADIAL is an American citizen born in Illinois in 1922,
who is married to a Costa Rican and has to small children.
He spent approximately 5 years doing U.S. Air Force intel-
ligence work in the CBI and Carribean Theatres. Since June
1949 he has worked for KUBARK in Costa Rica as a Contract
Agent under student cover. He is particularly adept at
spotting and recruiting agents and has successfully super-
vised the direction of a high-level Communist Party
penetration agent.
5. Cover:
8.
Clandestine contact will be arranged between the agent and
the case officer. In view of the sensitive nature of his
objectives and the modest position he is likely to occupy
in the American community in Buenos Aires, it is regarded
as inconsistent and insecure for BIRADIAL to enter into a
social relationship with his case officer.
b. Subject has been accepted as a student at the University of
Buenos Aires for the school year beginning March 1954.
Having a wife and two children he will try to establish him-
self in the photographic business, ostensibly to make ends
meet while completing his studies. He is qualified and has
had experience in this business before. By the time his
studies are completed (in about one year) he proposes to
have developed his photographic business sufficiently to
provide adequate cover, justifying his remaining in Argentina.
6. Contact and Communications:
a.
The case officer will contact BIRADIAL directly to provide
him with direction and collect his reports. Both are native-
born Americans. Contacts will be clandestine upon pretexts
still to be arranged.
.b. Any sub-agents subsequently recruited also will be contacted
clandestinely. They will be confined to persons within the
normal social and business strata of BIRADIAL.
c.
No special problems of contact and communication are anti-
cipated.
7. Control:
Subject has been dependent upon this Agency for the past four
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The degree of financial dependence has increased
considerably over this period with the increase in his
family. The necessity to meet these responsibilities
assure his readiness to comply with all directions to pro-
tect his job.
.b. Subject is motivated by a sincere patriotic desire to ren-
der valuable service to his country. This aggressive at-
titude toward his work and the initiative he has summoned
in pursuance of the tasks assigned to him have constantly
borne evidence of his devotion to the protection of Ameri-
can ideals and interests..
8. Special Equipment:
9.
10.
None.
Coordination:
Coordination with the Costa Rican Desk and Headquarters Covert
Training will be effected.
Timetable:
The project can be activated upon approval. For the preserva-
tion of BIRADIAL's cover it is important that the project be
implemented as soon after 1 August 1953 as possible. On that..
date Subject must move from his home in Costa Rica, and should
then travel to the United States, since his studies and work
in San Jose have been terminated.
Duration of the project: indefinite.
Part II
11. Estimated Cost:
The following is an estimate of the cost for the FY 1954.
(Subsequent fiscal years will show a smaller cost ratio, since
the transportation of BIRADIAL and his family from Costa Rica
to the United States for training and subsequent travel to
Argentina will not re-occur.):
Salary (at the rate of GS-7):
°
Allowances:
$4205
1500
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Per dien during training, briefing and travel
to and from the U.S. (Per diem in U.S. 3 $9.00):
Travel for self, and three dependents from Costa
Rica to the United States and thence to Argentina:
Transportation of effects from Costa Rica or the
United States to Buenos Aires, Argentina:
Operational Travel:
Operational Expenses (for purchase of information
and entertainment):
TOTAL PROJECT COST
12. Special Problems and Commitments:
900
2650-
500
120
600
$10,475
A new contract will be signed with BIRADIAL while he is at
headquarters for training. It will embody provisions constitu-
ting an improvement for him in compensation and allowances.
is already provided for within the framework of this project.
This
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PENETRATION
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ARGENTINE COWNIE PARTY AND PERFORM CUTOUT DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
TARGETS:
ARGENTINE COMMIE PARTY, COMMIE STUDENT AND INTELLECTUAL
CIRCLES, COMMIE LABOR GROUPS AND PCA PENETRATION OF GOVT CIRCLES.
TASKS: GATHER PERTINENT DATA FROM ALL AVAILABLE SOURCES ON LEADING
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CLASSIFICATION
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SUBJECT: GENERAL-
Operational
SPECIFIC-
HUMAN OID-4
DATE:
13 J 1953
Ref: HPSW-124, 3 June 1953
1. HUMANOID has advised subject of his pending deporture,
assuring subject that past services have been made a matter
of permanent record and that subject will be contacted et
bis place of exployment in the event the need for his
services arises at a fature date.
2. HUMANDID-4 may be contacted in the future at the place of
employment set forth in itan 10 of TRA/PRC-15, which ups
transmitted with SA-1305. The only identification which
will be required of the contacting officer is as follows:
* (True name of HUMANOID) has
asked me to get in touch with you as
I've recently arrived in Costa Rica."
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DATE:
Chief of Station, San José
INFO: Wash
'FROM
SUBJECT: GENERAL.
Operational
SPECIFIC HUMANOID
Ref: DIR 90960, 23 June 1953
1. Transmitted herewith is the HUMANOID file, which, through
a regrottablo inadvertence, was not forwarded to your station
sooner. After perusal by your station, it is requested that
the file bo returned to San José for use in briefing the
incoming Chief of Station on the over-all scope and ramifi-
cations of these activities formerly handled by subject which
will be reassigned upon HUMANOID's departure,
3.
In view of the fact that subject has sold his house and
furniture and must effect delivery on 31 July 1953, and
because a tentative departure date of 1 August 1953 has been
set, your early attention to reference would be greatly
appreciated.
The HUMANOID file will be returned to Buenos Aires for
permanent retention after it has served the purpose set forth
in Paragraph 1.
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KAFOX No. 87
2 July 1953
ALFLIGINGS: DIR 09060
31. Reference catle proposed subject for your consideration as a contract
agent, in which capacity ho has already served KUFI most ably during
the past four years in Costa Rica, The San Jose Station uas requested
to forward subject's file for your perusal; we hope that you are now in
receipt of this file.
2. This dispatch has the purpose of presenting to you Headquarters' appraisal
of HUMAND. A review of the Headquarters file indicates that IUINAKOID is
an aggressivo, rather woll qualified operative, who has enjoyed a good
nsasure of success and has exercised good judgment under operational stress.
He desires a career with this Agency, and is devoted to the work. Subject'a
academic education has been designed to fit him to becase an economist..
Prior to entering a contract relationship rdth EUBARK, subject had received
U. 3. Army intalliganes training and had worked for Air Force Intelligenco
in Panama.
3. There follows a summary and appraisal of HUMANOID's work which has been
provided by the Headquartora Costa Rican Deak.
KUHANOID was recruited by the Panama station in November 1948, but in
early 1943 he moved to San Jose, Costa Rica, where he enrolled in the
University of Costa Rica as a student of economics. In June 1949
Project MAKID was activated, with subject handling and acting as
cutout for two mail intercept arants and a low leval penetration of
the Communist Party. In Cetobar 1949 a very high-level penotration
of the Communist Farty was also turned over to the subject, who was
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by this time devoting approximately half his time to our work.
Since that time MUDAHOID's main cuties have been to act as cutout
and direct those agents, with the exception of the low level pene-
tration who was dropped in mid-1952. HUMANOID's most important
ainglo activity has been in debriefing the high-level penstration
agent who he has been ablo to develop to a point where KLMANGID and
this one agent constitute the most important assets of the station.
b. In the course of his operational duties, subject has proved himself to
be very security conscious and to possess a degree of initiative which
has impressed the station chief on more than one occasion. He hee
participated in setting up cafehouses, was responsible for recruiting
the two mail intercept, agents, and has provided the facilities for
photographing the material these two agents turn over to him for
rapid processing and return to normal mail channels. Subject has
recruited two additional arents, both of whom are presently being
ured, and carried out a cold recruitment attempt on a Comunist
which in still pending. HARD) participated in a technical su
veillance operation in early 1951 during which he was in charge of
the nonitoring post to other with an indigenous agent under his
direction. The operation was blown after a short time due to cir-
cunstances beyond his control, which had no relation, to tho operation
itself or the way in which he ran it. Extensive checking cubsequently
ahowed that he was not compraised and that his quick action preventod
any discovery of the technical surveillance equipment itself. Kost
recently, HUMANOID surreptitiously entered the Commist Party head-o.
quarters in Costa Rica on May Day and carried off over 75% of the
official records of the Party.
c. Subjort is an expert photographer and at one time operated his om
photography shop in San Jose. He is also fairly proficient in send-
ing Horse code, is trained in the use of firearms, and has studied
and worked with charts and maps. No vas trained in jungle warfare
during eleven months in the theater during the last war while
with the Air Force. He is considered expert in writing reports.
Subject has proved himself to to knowledgeable in the usual techniques
of covert operations after four years of working in San Jose, and las
proved to be invaluable to the station in spotting and/or recruiting
additional agents.
d. HUMANOID is married to a Costa Rican woman and has two children.
His wife is cognizant of his intelligence activities, and hins sided
him on several occasions. There are no indications that she has in
any way compromised his security.
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The question of a career status as discussed with subject over a
year ago when he was in touch with the former chief of station now
at Headquarters, but no commitments were made in this regard,
although he was told that it would be considered, depending on his
future activities. He indicated his willingness to continue his
operational activities in any other country when his course of
studios andsd in March 1953 at the University of Costa Rica He
is presently accepted for the March 1754 class at the University of
Luenos Aires where he hopes to get his is in Economics. He has
discussed the question of covert training at Headquarters save time
in late 1953 prior to going to Argentina. It is Reedquartors'
understanding that he would come to Headquarters some time in late
Aurust or September for approximately two months covert training,
after which he might be directed to avait departure for Argentina
until some time in mid-Jamary 1954 in order not to arrive in the
area too long before his schooling starts.
f. Additional partonal information on subject will be found in the Sen
Joos Station file.
4. HANOID appears to te a promising prospect for consideration as one of
the 
individuals to be introduced into Argentina under unofficial cover,
in accordance with Country Plan objectives. Should you find his quali-
fications of interest and favor his entry into Argentina as a Mission
\ asset, please advise as early as possible, in order that necessary
travel detaile aral training schedules can be arranged at Headquarters.
In 
view of the higher standard of living in Buenos Aires and subject's.
excellent record of service, an acendment of his present contract would
be effected mile he is in washington. Our present thinking is in terms
of annual 
compensation at 65-7 level ($4205). An American student th
a wife and two children will probably discover this amount to be nome
too ample to maintain a normal standard of living. Your comments and
sugį estions mill to appreciated, particularly with regard to any allow-
ances 
that would be appropriate.
5. An early reply would be especially helpful, since MUHAHOID has already
remained 
in Costa Rica three maths beyond the date of completion of
his 
studies and should leave there by August. (He was requested by the
San Jose Station to 
remain through July to cover the impending elections.)
To shall amit your reply pending any further action regarding HMROID.
2 July 1953 /mih
3.- Buenos Aires
J. C. KING
By: J. Heyn
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10 SUBJECT IS HUMANOID AMERICAN CONTRACT AGENT OF PROVEN VALUE, 4 YEARS
SERVICE WITH COSTA RICAN STATIC..
2. IN HUMANOID HERE LATE 52 HQ SUGGESTED ARGENTIE ASSIGNANT IF HE
ABLE DEVELOP COVER. HE HAS NO ARRANGED ENTRANCE BURNUS AIRES UNIVERSITY.
REQUEST YOUR COMMENTS AFTER REVIEW HIS FILE. DISPATCH FOLLONS WITH DETAILS.
3. FOR SSANJ: POUCE HUMANOM FILE TO BURN.
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FROM :Chief of Station, San José
SUBJECT: GENERAL-
Ref:
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Operational
Security Review of Current Operations
Project HUMANOID:
TRSW-816
1. The following comments on reference are submitted
for your information and files. It is to be noted that the
headquarters reviewing officials have arrived at a number of the
same conclusions that we have with regard to the security of the
Project and the possible lines of action to be followed.
2. With regard to Paragraph 6 of reference, we feel that
although the security risk of contact and communications between
HUMANOID and HUMANOID-3 has not been removed, it has been reasonably
minimized, After the closing of HUMANJID's photo shop in November,
1951, several meetings were carried out at night on park bonchos
while attempts were being made to locate a secure safehouse. This
method was not satisfactory because of the impossibility of handling
and discussing written materials, the brief time limit demanded, and
the possibility of accidental resognition of one or the other. A
number of moetings were held at the home of HUMANOID at night with
pre-arranged safety-danger signals. Although the obvious security.
hazards here were aggravated by the fact that a Communist Party
sympathier lives in the neighborhood, the risks were doomed less
serious than park meetings. A safe house was located in May, 1952,
and was used for several meetings, but was compromised and abandoned
When several school acquaintances of HUMANOID pessed by and saw him
unlocking the front door. Meetings were again held at the home of
HUMANOID on a staggered schedule while search for suitable safehouses
continued. (At least ten apartments and offices were examined
A new
and rejected by HUMANOID and the writer during this period.)
safehouse was rented on 1 November, 1952, and is presently boing
used for meetings. However, both HUMANDID and HUMANOID-3 have
agreed to abandon this place at the end of the month, because
actual use has demonstrated security weaknesses in exit and ontry.
Another safe office is presently under investigation, and attempts
have been made to limit the live contacts by brush metings in dar-
kened streets and use of a post office box for non-sensitive reports.
We are also actively searching for suitable two-way dead drop
facilities in a further effort to minimize live contacts.
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3. With regard to Paragraph 7 of reference, it is to be
noted that HUMANOID's relations with the Director of the Post Office
have been strengthened considerably in recent months. The Director
has been outspokenly anti-Communist in several long discussions and
has referred once or twice to the fact that his personal war against
the local Communists, 1.0., interception and confiscation of
Communist propaganda, appears to go unrecognized by the Costa Rican
government. No intimated that he is more aware of the dangers
presented by Communist activitios than are the security a thorities.
We feel confident that no Costa Rican officials are actively
attempting to identify higher elements in the net, control the
operation, or detect the nature of our intelligence interests. The
Director's personal consorship amounts to little more than confis-
cating obvious Communist propa anda (most of which is turned over to
us in bulk) and opening lettors for perusal. He has no facilities
for copying such letters and maintains no files of past correspondence.
The Chief of the Costa Rican Intolligence Service is well known to us
and on the rare occasions when he requests the Director to intercept
a letter we hear of it from either the Director or HUMANOID-2.
40 In view of the dovolopment of more intimate relations
between HUMANOID and the Director and the latter's interest in whether
any record exists of his cooperation in anti-Communist activities, we
have obtained preliminary PRQ date from him and are presently con-
sidering the possibility of requesting clearance as a paid a ont.
This will be the subject of a future dispatch. Further indication of
the lack of detailed information on the part of the Costa Rican
authorities concerning this project is contained in TRSA-1272.
5. With regard to Paragraph 8 of reference dispatch,
we have long been concerned over the lack of additional cutouts and
the scope of responsibilities presently assigned to HUMANOID. We hope
to separate the mail intercept and the Vanguardia Popalar operations
in the near future. As previously reported, the possibility exists that
*HUMANOID will depart Costa Rica some time during 1953. We have already
begun turning over the postal intercept activity to HUMIST. When
clearance is obtained for HUMORESQUE, and further observation is
completed, we contemplate turning HUMANOID-3 over to HUMORESQUE.
addition, we are gathering PRC data on additional potential cutouts.
In
6. With regard to Paragraph 9 of reference, it is to be
noted that we were in the process of developing cordial relations
with Major Jorge PACHECO as an Embassy officer concerned with visa
security risks, international travel of Communists, arms snuggling from
the U.S., etc. PACHECO resigned as Chief of Detectives some months
ago and is not presently connected with the government. We have main-
tained friendly relations with him, however, on the possibility that
ho may again at some future date return to a responsible position.
7 Concerning Para raph 10 of refereme, it is to be
noted that HUMANOID will quite likely depart Costa Rica during 1953,
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thereby eliminating the security aspects of the fact that his
intelligence activitios are known to a wide circle of indigenous agents.
The Director of the Post Office is under consideration for recruitment
as a paid agent. It is not believed that subject's wife represents
a security hazard. Our limited observation of her indicates that
she is discreet, a conclusion which is strengthened by the fact that
no security breeches have occurred as a result of her generalized
awareness of HUMANOID's intelligence activitios. It is expected that
she will apply for U.S. eitizenship in the roar future.
8. Headquartors' recommendation that HUMANOID exercise
extreme cantion in all of his intelligence activities will be followed.
The diagram attached to reference is acurate with the one addition
that HUMIST is cognizant of the postal intercept activity. During
this developmental period, HUMANOID has been acting as a cutout
between HUMIST and the Chief of Station. In the near future direct
contact will be established between HRIST and the Chief of Station, and
HUMANOID withdrawn from this activity.
9. We appreciate the exhaustive review of this project
prepared by headquarters. It is our desire to keep headquarters
promptly informed of all minor details as well as major developments.
However, we frequently find in the sifting and evaluation of those matters
demanding attention at any given time that either, routine reporting or
current operations must suffer.
James K. Russo
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Humoroid
HRSA-51
2 January 1953
DATE:
1. As indicated in references, subject travelled to
Washington in early Novembor, 1952, on personal business and con-
tacted Elmer C. Mercer upon arrival in order to discuss the possi-
bilities of a future assignment in another Latin American country.
After discussion with WHD officers, according to subject, Mercer
indicated that reassignment to another country would be considered.
An assignment in Argentina was tentatively discussed with the
understanding that subject must arrange his cover personally and
his departure from San José must have our concurrence. It was also
mentioned that subject might be afforded approximately three months
training in Washington prior to departure for Argentina, and that
a new contract would be prepared.
2. Since his return to San José, subject has ascertained
that he can transfer to the School of Economic Sciences, University
of Buenos Aires, in order to obtain his B.S. degree. He has
approximately one more year of schooling before obtaining his degree.
Contact with the Argentine Consul indicated no difficulties would
be encountered in making the transfer or obtaining a visa and that
job opportunities in the photographic field are favorable.
:
3. In view of the fact that subject's services will
be needed here for the remainder of the presidential electoral
campaign, it will be mid-July before he can be released. Subject
is aware of this time consideration and is planning to enter the
University of Buenos Aires at the beginning of the school year in
March, 1954. This tentative schedule will permit a few months
training in Washington subsequent to July, 1953, and will also
permit a period of a few months orientation in Argentina prior to
the start of the school year.
4. Headquarters comments are requested on the above
matter as well as information as to what commitments, if any, were
made to subject while in Washington. Subject states it will be
necessary to take his wife and two children to the U.S. with him if
training is required. His wife is planning to apply for U.S.
citizenship.
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5. We would be interested in any available information
for passing to subject, such as whether the organization will pay
his passage to the United States for training and to Argentine for
assignment, etc.
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SUBJECT: GENERAL.
Operational.
SPECIFIC-
16 JUNE
DATE:
Ref: BRSH-106
Communist Party Ponstration Operations
2. Headquarters attention is invited to Project MMILIANT which
has as its objective the recritment of a party namber or the
introduction of a new master into the coarmist Party in the
quopon area. HUMILIANT-2 has made some progress in this regard,
having been accepted in the Communist syndicate and having
widened his circle of Comunist asquaintences in the area. This
project is expected to produce a low-level, long-term pamstra,
tion of the perty in one of the most critical labor creas of
Costa Rica.
26
MAID has recently been instructed to canvase the lists of
second and third ooholon Communists and exeputaizors in the
San José area for possible defectors. Heretofore, most of the
stationis attention hua boon directed towards numbers of the
Political Comalssion with negative results. However, a review
of available operational data on the top leaders is once again:
being made with the Hilihood that HGHANDID will be used for
at least one approach inediately prior to his doparture.
This appronon will be in addition to the cuarch for a cocond-
string recriment. Also, an effort is being made to locate an
appropriate individual who will be instructed to join the party
Do & Doy Buber. On 6 June 1953 another contact was has with the
subject of HRA-95 with negative results,
3. Any ponstration of the Commnist Party is the same as a pono-
tration of the PFI as the actual loctorship is almost iiontioal.
We are hopeful that KUGOWE efforts will result in the F?I doing
declared illegal this wcok.
No specific plans have been mado as got for BATIDOR's use in
the labor field except that we are somatsuring the possibility.
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that his school work own be tied in with labor research or
investigation, 1.0. the preparation of a school paper wilch
would require contest with labor lacdura and conditions.
Readquarters will be advised of this angle ter HUMIDCE arrives
in Costa Rice and gets settled.
11 June 1953
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DATE:
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FROM
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Chief of Station, San José
SUBJECT: GENERAL: Operational
SPECIFIC,
HUMANOID
Io Attachod horeto is a memorandum prepared by HUMANOID.
outlining his desire to depart Costa Rica on or about 1 August
1953 for training in the U.S. prior to reassignment to
Argentina.
2.
In view of the fact that HUMIDOR has arrived in Can José
and the presidential elections will take place in July 1953,
we have no objection to a doparture date of 1 August, feeling
that 
sufficient time remains for a thorough briefing and
orientation of HUMIDOR.
3. In the unlikely event that HUMANOID is unable to completo
his cover arrangements in Argentina and in view of his
willingness to serve in any area, it is suggested that
consideration might be given to his use in Venezuela.
4. It is requested that headquarters advise as to the status of
its plans for the training and reassigment of subject.
Encli
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16 June 1953
$1-28A
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Hero to James K. Russo re Departure stable for HUMANOID
Certain circumstances surrounding my application for
residence in Argentina through thoir Embassy here in San
Jost have given rise to a suggestion in rolerence to my
timetable for departure. Originally it was agreed by all
concerned that a departure shortly after the local elections
(say 1 August 1953) would be most convenient for the station.
There was some question as to acceptance at the University
of Buenos Aires, but it was lator decided that a moro direct
assurance of entry could be arranged by actual application for
resident status right here at San José. This process was
begun immediately. Subsequent conversations with Russo,
however, have given me the impression that headquarters will
await the approval of the resident permit before arranging
my departure for the U.S.
Actually there have been no unusual obstacles encountered in
the routine proparation of documentation, but nevertheless,
the Argentine Consul assures me that "res-lts will not be
fortheoing in less than three months." Accordingly, this would
place the most optimistic results some time in late September.
Meammile, for rather urgent personal reasons, I am anxious
that my departure for the U.S. be realized as per the
original understanding, that is, shortly after the local elections.
By this plan, correspondence can be maintained with the
Argentine Embassy here at San Josd as concerns the arrival.
of the documentation, and my proposed training period can con-
ceivably be accomplished within this interval of time. If
the resident perit is denied, or the delay unusually great,
an alternate area might then be considered..
I fully comprehend the uncertainties involved in making such
a departure without the residence at the future station
positively established ani am prepared to enter and work in any
area selected at the discretion of the organization. What I
trying to avoid most of all is a possible interia waiting
period of several months in a more or less casual status.
If such is inevitable, then let it take place Stateside!
HUMANOID.
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STATION CAPABILITIES BELIEVED STRONG. ALTHOUGH PPI MANAGED
RECONSTRUCT CERTAIN VITAL DOCUMENTATION, WE IN POSSESSION 85% THEIR
LEGAL PAPERS, RECORDS, ETC., ALONG WITH HIGHLY COMPROMISING VANGUARDIA
POPULAR RECORDS DISCUSSING PLANS AND POLICIES FOR PPI. IMMEDIATE
EXPLOITATION THIS MATERIAL HAS DELAYED PENDING OUR APPRAISALIPPI
CURRENT AND POTENTIAL OPPOSITION FIGUERES' CAMPAIGN, PARTICULARLY
TO CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES. HOWEVER, CHECK WITH VICE PRESIDENT
OREAMUNO ON 29 MAY INDICATED ASSEMBLY LIKELY TO LEGALIZE PPI FIRST
WEEK JUNE IN VIEW LACK POSITIVE EVIDENCE COMMIE FRONT. OREAURINO
STATED PRESIDENT ULATE (ALSO RECD ULATE) CONTINUES UNDERESTIMATE
DANGERS COMMUNISM BUT THAT HE, UREAMJAO, WOULD LIKE TO SEE PPI
KNOCKED OUT OF ELECTORAL RACE. ACCORDINGLY, WE MAILED PORTION PPI
RECORD3 AND SELECTED COMPROMISING VP MATERIAL TO CHIEF OF LEGISLATIVE
COMMITTEE STUDYING LEGALITY WITH COVER LETTER STATING AUTHOR WAS
DI SAFFECTED COMMIE PHO HAD TAKEN PAPERS FROM COMMIE HOS. IF THIS FAILS.
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HE PLANNING MAIL OTHER DOCUMENTS TO LOCAL PRESS. ALSO, SLATE OF
PPI DEPUTY CANDIDATES VULNERABLE AS OUR FILES REFLECT COMMUNIST
·BACKGROUND OR SYMPATHIES IN MANY CASES.
BILLINGTON PRESENTLY
PREPARING LETTERS TO PRESS EXPOSING KNOWN COMMIES. FURTHER KUGOWN
ACTION MAY NOT BE NECESSARY BUT WILL BE RECOMMENDED IF NEEDED.
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* Chief of Station, San Jose
Chief, Western Hemisphere Division
Operational
PFS-112
MAY 14 1953
Hattewal of project INUMANOID
REFERENCE: HES-7-102
1. The appropriate Headquarters office has renomed project (NAHOID for
the period 1 March 1953 to 23 February 1954.
2. Agent MMIST was incorporated into project RANOID effective 1 March
1953 as a cut out for NUMANOID with HUMANOID-1 and HQMANOID=2.
3. The yearly expanses for project HUMANOID are approved as followes
Salary:
HUMANOID
$3,000
HUMANOID-1
288
HUMANOID-2
480
"
HUMANOID-3
1,680
HITMIST
1,080
150
600
600
TOTAL
$ 7,878
Travels
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Safehouses
5 Hay 1953
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COMPAIES
HUMANOID-3 AND OTHER LEADERS PRESENT WHEN LOSS
DISCOVERED 180OZ 4 MAY. HOUSE THOROUGHLY SEARCHED.
CONCLUDED THEFT PROBABLY OCCURRED 2 MAY, PERHAPS AFTERNOON
↑ MAY DURING MAY DAY PARADE WHEN HOUSE UNOCCUPIED.
FIGUERISTAS BLAMED AND BELIEF IS THEY HAVE PENETRATED PARTY.
INVESTIGATION PLANNED BUT WILL BE DISCREET AND IN LOWER LEVEL.
NO NEIGHBORHOOD CHECK FOR CLUES DUE TO FEAR OUTSIDE KNOW-
LEDGE OF LOSS.
2. PARTY REACTION IS THAT THIS IS BIGGEST BLOW TO
PARTY ORGANIZATION SINCE REVOLUTION. HUMANOID 3 THINKS PPI
CRIPPLED, POSSIBLY ELIMINATED FROM ELECTION AS STOLEN PPI
DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR OFFICIAL ELECTORAL PROCESS.
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1. EARLY MORNING 1 MAY HUMANOID ENTERED COMMIE HOS,
LIFTED PORTION PARTY FILES, AND MADE GETAWAY UNNOTICED. ENTRY
UNDERTAKEN HIS INITIATIVE AFTER LEARNING FROM HUMANOID-3 COMMIES
THINKING MOVING FILES,
2. TAKE CONSISTS VANGUARDIA POPULAR MILITANT VISITS,
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS, MINUTES POLITICAL COMMISSION MEETINGS;
PARTIDY PROGRESISTA CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY RECORD WITH LISTS ALL
NATIONAL DELEGATES; MISCELLANEOUS PARTY DOCUMENTS. EXTENT, DAMAGE
PPI CAMPAIGN NOT KNOWN YET, PROCESSING AND EVALUATION BY HUMANOID/
HUMANOID-3 TO BE DELAYED PENDING PARTY REACTION, NO MENTION MADE
IN COMMISSION MEETING 240ØZ ON 2 MAY. AT PRESENT THIS BELIEVED
INDICATING PARTY SIMPLY UNAWARE LOSS.
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STATION San Inc. Conta Ris
HEADQUARTERS CASE OFFICER:
J. Hanka
Room No. 22 9
Extension 2065
Date
10 April 1953
1. The atteched amendment to project HUMANOID is presented for
approval.
2. The renewal of project HUMANOID was submitted 6 February 1953
but has not yet been approved for the period 1 March 1953 to 28 February
1954a
J. C. KING
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1. Agent HUMIST was granted provisional operational clearance as out
out en 
24 October 
1952 and was activated 1ecember 1952. He is presently
being used 
in project HUMANOID as cut out between prinsipal agent HUMANOID
and sub-agents 
HUPAKOID-1 and HUMANOID-2. As described in the project, it
is 
planned to cancel project HUMANOID about add-year when the principal
agent 
leaves Costa Rica and re-submit it as two projects, one of which will
be project 
HUMIST.
2. It is requested that the project outline renewal as submitted on
6 February 1953 be amended in Part II, section 11, to include the following:
Salary:
HUMIST
Final Yea, 1953
$360
Fiscal Year 1954
6720
3. It is therefor requested that project HUMANOID be authorized an
increased 
cost, 
effective 1 March 1953, of 1080 over the estimated cost
of $6,799 
which has been submitted for approval, for the period ending
28 
February 1954, making an amended estimated total cost of $7,878.
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Re: Sperational
Attempted Penetration of Vanguardia Popular via
Victor CORDERO Segura, Former Syndicate Leader
This dispatch extracted from files by George M. HINE, ext. 3691,
Staff C/ICB, Room 2613 L Bldg., on 16 June 1954, for use in
connection with HUMANOID-3 case study.
Meorge
M. Her
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DIVISION
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STATION San Jose, Costa Rios
J. G. Hanke
Room No.
Extension
2218
2065
Date
_ 6 February 1953
1. The attached Revised Project Outline is submitted for reneval
effective 1 March 1953 to 28 February 1954.
"
2. This project encompasses all the agents presently used by the
Station. The principal agent HUMANOID has demonstrated particular ability
in closely directing sub-agents to realize their full potentialities. He
has also provided the Station with valuable background data on the personali-
ties and political movements with the country, in addition to his assigned
objectives.
3. Reports have been factual, the information can usually be relied
upon, and all information is of operational value. Security practices have
been sound, though hampered by the problem of procuring a safehouse which
is permanently secure.
4. The departure of the principal agent from Costa Rica sometime
after the 26 July 1953 presidential elections will necessitate re-assigning
out-out duties to HUMIST and also to HUMORESQUE when the latter is cleared.
At the present time HUMIST is gradually assuming full responsibility as
cut-out for HUMANOID_1 and HUMANOID_2. The two agents who will assume
HIMANOID's present cut-out and debriefing functions will be thoroughly familiar
with their duties by the time HUMANOID leaves.
5. It is anticipated that at about mid-year this project will be re-
submitted as two separate projects. In the meantime, however, it seems
advisable to request renewal for a full year.
6. Attached is a list of the dispatches and disseminations based on
information provided by the principal agent and sub-agents. Of the 118
reports submitted, 91 were used in 86 disseminations.
Attachments:
1
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List (see par. 6, above)
2 - Revised Project Outline
Original Project Outline
J. C. KING
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REVISED PROJECT OUTLINE
Part I
1. Ares of Operations and Headquarters: Project is confined to
the geographical limits of Costa Rica with Headquarters and principal
activity located in the capital city, San Jose.
14 2. Reference: Project is related through the provision of 1)
cut-out services and 2) direction to the following sub-agents:
HUMA HOID.1
HUMANOID_2
HUMANOID-3
HUMIST
3. Purpose:
A. Obiectives:
&.
Out-out services as assigned.
b. Directs Communist Party penetration (HUMANOID_3).
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Directs Postal Intercept Project (HUMANOID_1 and 2).
d. Provides information on local university and intellectual
circles of which subject is a member.
θα Will endeavor to obtain parallel penetration of the
Vanguardia Popular (Communist Party of Costa Rica).
f. Will endeavor to develop additional sources of informa
tion on Costa Rican political movements.
B. Targets:
The Vanguardia Popular (Communist Party of Costa Rica)
and other VP sponsored groups.
b. Leftist university and intellectual groups.
0.
Ultra-nationalistic and anti-U.S. groups.
d. Incoming and outgoing mail units in the general post
office.
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This project conforms to the tasks assigned to the San Jose
Station in SOI of 19 August 1952, 2a, 2b, and 2c.
4. Personnal:
agents:
a. This project, in addition to HUMANOID, involves the following
HUMANOID 1
HUMANOID_2
HUMANOID-3
HUMIST
b. HUMANOID is an American citizen born in 1922 in Illinois.
Subject spent approximately five years doing general Air Force Intelligenes
work after joining the U.S. Air Force in April 1946. Subject is presently
living in San Jose, where he has been until recently attending school.
Since June 1949, when project HUMANOID was first activated, subject has
been the most valuable single agent of the San Jose Station.
HUMANOID-1 is a Costa Rican, employed in the post office in San Jose.
HUMANOID-2 is a Costa Rican, employed in the post office in San Jose.
HUMANOID-3 is a Costa Rican, and member of the Vanguardia Popular. He has
provided consistent high-level information on Communist activities by
virtus of his position in the Party. HUMIST is a returalised American born
in Germany, who is self-employed and has lived in San Jose since 1947, after
serving in the U.S. Army as an interpreter in a P.W. camp in Virginia.
5. Covers
В. Case officer in contact with HUMANOID: Normal social contact
Americans.
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b. By the agent performing his operational tasks: Subject is
established in San Jose on a purely personal basis with no apparent connection
with the San Jose Station. He is a home owner; married, and a fully accepted
member of the community on that basis. He has been attending school in
San Jose, but has recently resigned in preparation for his eventual departure
from Costa Rica after the July presidential elections to attend school
elsewhere. (See Timetable.)
6. Contact and Communications
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Case officer and HUMANOID have weekly appointments which are
held in many places of natural communication between Americans.
b.
HUMANOID and the following:
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(1) HUMANOID-1 and 2: Mail intercepts by these two agents
are deposited in an envelope and placed in a post office
box. It is removed by HUMANOID who transmits it to the
case officer, the material being returned to HUMANOID
for replacing in the post office box after being photo-
graphed in the office of the Chief of Station.
(2) HUMANOID-3: A safehouse in use since May 1952 is presently
being used. Due to certain security weaknesses in exit
and entry, it will be terminated at the end of January 1953.
Another safehouse is presently under development, as well
as a two-way dead drop and post office box to minimize live
contacts.
(3) HUMIST,
Normal social contact between Americans.
c. A safehouse is indispensable to debrief HUMANOID-3, who has to
1 report on Commist meetings which are often over 3 hours long. Three
safohouses have had to be abandoned due to demonstrated weaknesses, but the
new safehouse should prove satisfactory..
7. Central:
&. The control of HUMANOID is based upon his past service record
with the U.S. Goverment, demonstrated loyalty, and judgment of the present
and former Chiefs of Station. In addition UMANOID is a U.S. citizen, and
at present depends almost wholy on the financial assistance he receives for
the performance of his duties.
b. The control of HUMANOID-1 and 2 is based upon the threat of
exposure to the goverment. Motivation is the generally anti-Communist
nature of their work and the financial gain from their duties.
Control over HUMANOID-3 consists of signed receipts, reports,
etc., which could be used as a threat. However, the agent's high regard
for his salary and developing personal friendship with HUMANOID are
motivating factors.
8. Special Equirments
No special equipment is involved at the present time.
9. Coordination: This project was originally initiated with the
co-operation of the Panama Station. Contimed coordination with Panama,
or any other station, is not considered necessary or desirable..
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10. Timetable: HUMAHOID was engaged by the San Jose Station in
June 
1949 and has 
been a most satisfactory agent since inception. Ho
is presently 
planning to leave San Jose, having completed his studies at
the university
, but has agreed to remain until after the presidential
elections on 
26 July 1953. When he leaves, his cut-out duties for
HUMANOID 
1 and 2, which are presently being gradually turned over to
HUMIST, will be taken 
over by HUMIST, who will then have direct contact
with the 
case officer on much the same basis as HUMANOID. By that time,
HUMORESQUE 
should have operation clearance to act as an American out-out
for HUMANOID-3.
11. Estimated Cost:
Part II
Fiscal Year 1953"
Fiscal Year 195
Salary: HUMANOID
$1,000.00
HUMANOID_1
96.00
$2,000.00
192.00
HUMANOID 2
160.00
320.00
HUMANOID-3
560.00
1,120.00
Agent Expenses:
200.00
400.00
Safehouse:
200.00
400.00
Local Transportation,
Miscellaneous supplies, etc..
50.00
$2,266.00
200.30
$4,532.00
12. Special Problems or Conitrants: HUMANOID is interested in making
a career 
in the 
intelligence field, and has demonstrated willingness to
continue this 
work in Argentina. While in the United States in the fall
of 1952, 
he talked with the former chief of the San Jose Station, now at
Headquarters, and was told that in the event of his removal to Argentina
for further 
schooling, he would be continued on his present salary as a
minimm. He was also 
advised to request covert training in the United
States 
preparatory to going to Argentina, and was told that at the time of
that 
request it would be up to Headquarters to determine the advisability
of paying 
any part of transportation for himself and family to the United
States and 
from there to Argentina.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, WH Division
SUBJECT
: Humanoid
21 January 1953
1.
At the request of Mr. Caldwell, I met with Humanoid on the
occasion 
of his 
visit to Washington last November and made certain oral
commitments on behalf of the 
Division. No commitment, however, was very
specific and all were cleared 
with the Division in advance. My partici-
pation in the matter was, of 
course, owing to the fact that I had
recruited Humanoid 
originally and enjoy his confidence.
2. Humanoid in the past has pursued his activities on behalf of
this 
organization as somewhat 
of a profitable avocation.
nonetheless, 
has been outstanding from the point of view of initiative,
His performance
,
production and understanding 
of operational principles. He would now
like to make it a career but 
lacks sufficient information upon which to
base a decision and, 
being partially aware of the uncertainties involved,
insists upon maintaining an 
alternate vocation.
objective, he plans to move to Buenos Aires in June or July of 1953 and
In pursuit of this 
latter
establish himself there on a 
permanent basis.
ascertain what effect these plans would have upon his present and future
His inquiries were to
relationship with this 
organization.
3. I advised Humanoid to continue with his plans as outlined above,
stipulating 
only that he remain 
in his present location until after the
forthcoming elections and 
assured him that as a consequence of his past
satisfactory service he would be 
picked up in Buenos Aires at a compensa-
tion at least equal to that 
which he is presently receiving.
4. I then explained that our participation in his move would
necessarily 
have to 
be determined at a later date but requested him to
keep us informed of his 
plans on a continuing basis, assuring him that
it would do no harm to request 
such assistance as he might need.
connection, I advised 
him to request formal training, which he has never
In this
had, implying that this would 
be granted, and suggested that a formal
contract, future compensation
, travel expense and so forth could best be
negotiated here at that time.
5. I recommend, therefore, that Humanoid be brought to headquarters
for a 
period of training and 
that a contract agent relationship contain-
ing the usual travel and 
allowance provisions be formalized at that time.
Basic compensation should 
certainly consider his past record and proven
reliability in addition to the 
initiative he has shown in laying on his
Own cover. Although his future 
assignment is none of my business, I
would point out that he has 
proven adept at spotting, recruiting airi
agent handling and suggest 
that his talents would be greatly circumscribed
if assigned to direct exploitation 
of a specific target.
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OPERATIONAL REVIEW
HRSA-56
COUNTRY: Costa Rica
OBJECTIVES AND TASKS:
SALARY:
EVALUATION OF SERVICES:
EVALUATION OF INFORMATION:
OTHER FACTORS:
COMMENTS:
PERIOD:
CRYPTONYM:: HUHANOID
May 1 to December 31, 1952.
No change.
71,600 per month effective March 1
1952, par DIR 17884.
Excellent and of major importance
to this station.
Of considerable value with reference
to. information produced through sub-
agents. During the period under
review, agent has done independent
reporting and has produced several
reports of value on political
matters and has contributed useful
operational background data.
The removal of operational restric-
tions on agent's activities during
this period has permitted fuller
use of his capabilities, i.e.,
increased spotting and recruiting
activities..
Operation of this project was greatly
enhanced by the salary raise which
was effective in March, 1952. Subject
has resigned his position with the
School of Agronomy and is now able to
devote more time to our interests as
as result of the betterment of his
financial status. In November Agent
travelled to the United States and
contacted Elmer C. Mercer, formər
Chief of Station, San José, at which
time the possibilities of reassign-
ment to another Latin Americas country
were discussed. After discussion with
WHD officers, Mercer advised HUMANOID
A REASSIGNMENT WOULD BE CONSIDERED.
(This matter is being covered in
dispatch form).
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WASHINGTON 6 NOV OR 7 NOV, LATER VISITING DAYTON, OHIO, CHICAGO
AND RETURNING SAN JOSE ABOUT TO NOV. PURPOSE IS TO VISIT STATES,
FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR FIRST TIME IN SEVEN YEARS. SUBJECT ALSO
DESIRES CONTACT ELMER C MERCER AND/OR OTHER HAS OFFICER TO DISCUSS
POSSIBILITIES FUTURE ASSIGNMENT IN OTHER LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRY,
PARTICULARLY CURA. WE IN FAVOR VACATION TRIP DESPITE TEMPORARY
INTERRUPTION HUMANOID OPERATION AND RECOUVEND HCS CONTACT. PLEASE
ADVISE YOUR REACTION AND CONTACT INSTRUCTIONS IF APPROPRIATE.
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MEMORANDUM FOR CHIEF, BRANCH III
SUBJECT: HUMANOID
13 October 1952
i
1. Attached here to is a letter received from HUMANOID by Mr.
Edward A. Harelius, now at Headquarters and the former Chief of Station
at Costa Rica, who recruited HUMANOID.
2. Particular reference is made to Paragraph 6 regarding a change
in assignment. Mr. Marelius thinks that when subject finishes his
school year in 1953 he should be brought to Headquarters for training,
and that 
be should be converted to Staff Agent for possible reassign-
ment in 
Latin America under deep cover. Mr. Marelius thinks that
HUMANOID will go stale in San Jose and that a change should be made to
better utilize his services. Although subject is the principal source
in Costa Rica, he feels that arrangements could be made for an orderly
turn-
over and departure..
3. While I was assigned in Panama I met subject, at which time
he was contemplating moving to Panama, attending the University, and
working 
for the Panama station. He impressed me very well and would
have been quite an asset, but the deal fell through due to the higher
cost of living in 
Panama and the fact that he would lose considerable
credits in transferring.
4. I do not know whether it can be worked out but I certainly
would go along with recommending that he be afforded training in the
U.S. 
and that he be reassigned, preferably to Argentina or one of the
other countries 
where the is urgent needed for additional unofficial
cover
. 
The question of his converting to Staff Agent might be worked
out also.
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Box 779
San Jose, C.K.
7 Oct 52
Dear Ed,
The interval has been long enough for me to wonder if you are
still around 1 We'll just go ahead with this and hope for a decent
forwarding service at that end.
How are you and Betty these days ? 1'11 bet you miss the old
days in LA at times...but just remember this, things are not what
they used 
to be 1 This place, (in spite of increasing political pulse)
is deader than Hell. 
Take it from me.
This is our beloved winter now...you remember; dreamy, sunny
mornings
...until 
about 1100...then swoosh | Your walking around thru
another dark, clammy and moldy rainy season. Well, I guess bitter
cold 
waves are not so pleasant eigher.
-
Marco seems to be getting prematurely old. He's healthy enough,
but 1 
guess the 
country is just as boring for him as it is for me.
He still cannot pass up a chance to jump in carfor a ride now and then
and seems to be 
just about his No 1 thrill.
As for the family here, everyone is fine. I believe I had told
you that Lilliam Caridad was born June 1951 so now we are quite satisfied
with the pair. They are 
both fat, dumb and happy (and how 1 envy them
for that). Ross 
A. is now over three years and quite the boy..
As for me, same old stuff. Fourth year at the U. with passing
grades and possibilities of the degree next year whereever it may be
undertaken. I 
am pretty well fed up with the environment (again) and
this time 
am sure to be gone sometime within the first quarter of 53.
I have very little 
idea where... Fanama U. is once again encouraging.
I would like Cuba 
in spite of the high standard of living there. Even
Mexico would get me 
close enough to the continental US for more frequent
visits which is what I need 
at the moment. (That is actually Doctors
advice now.) 
At any rate, I feel that I might be able to do more somewhere
else. Do you 
have any ideas? They would certainly be welcomed.
All the ald acquaintances are still around. Mary is well and
apparently happy. Judy is fine. I like Dave's new friend very much
and am 
reminded of the old Marelius touch. We haven't many new
friends 
these days and its my impression that we had better be getting
a little more social minded
.
Well, going to clip this short and head for the U. There's a petty
strike 
on and 
one must keep up with the current at least. Best wishes
to you folks 
and hope to hear from you soon.
As ever,
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TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL EXPERT FOR BRIEF POSTAL CENSORSHIP RESTFUCTION.
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TRAM FOX
Chief of Station, San Jose
SEP 12
Chief, WH
REF
Project HUMANOID
TAS A 1215
TRS-A-1142
TASH-771
SARJ-884 (IN 30219)
SALJ 682 (IN 31520)
DIR 16246 (CVT 50019)
DIR 17884 (CUT 52565)
1. Project HUMANOID was approved in the amount of $6000.00 for the
pasted 1 Murah 1952 to 28 February 19. This amount was based on the
following funding requirements es set forth in the project outline which
was presented for approval in Kay 1952:
IT 1952
Salary: HEALEQID
800.00
FX 1953
81600.00
HUMANOID_1
76.00
152.00
HAANJID_2
128.00
256.00
HUMA HOID-3
452.00
904.00
HUMANOID 4
72.00
144.00
Agent expensest
200.00
400.00
Safe House:
200.00
400.00
Local transportation,
miscellaneous supplies, etc.
50.00
$1978.00
100.00
$3956.00
2. HUMANOID-4 has been terminated, therefore the total available for
expenditure by the station (#6000.00) exceeds the amount requested ($5934.00)
by $282.00 ($72.00 plus $144.00 plus $66.00).
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3. Project financial records in Headquarters are maintained in
U. S. curronsy. Accordingly, DIR 16246 (OUT 50019) was expressed in daller
unite. Unfortunately, we are not avere of recent fluctuations in the rate
of ozohange when the message was sent and the amounts quoted were not
sufficient to maintain agent saleries on the previously established calen
seale. This problem has been discussed with appropriate offices bare as
indicated in the attached memorandum for record which we believe to be salf.
explanatory.
4. In the event that the current financial status of project HIMANOID
is not hereby clarified to your satisfaction, we will be happy to furnish
any additional information that may be required.
Attachment:. Hamo For Record
PROTE
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