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dated 24 September 1962
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dated 28 September 1962
dated 2 October 1962 7
DIR 40975, dated 6 October 1962
DEGA 14417 dated 4 March 1964
INTRODUCTION In Reference B JMWAVE forwarded a review
of the nature of its relationship with AMCARDON=2. Th10 review
indicates that the relationship with ALICARDON-2 evolved from that
which was taken in September 1962 to insure that a security
would not occur as a result of an invostigation which was
carried out by the Identity 1 relative to the fact that the
establishment of the Identity 2 was being kept from the YOBELT
South Campus as a result of security restrictions which wero
way related to JMDUSK While the relationship with AMCARDON 2
stemmed from the mcdial action which had been taken in a crisis
situation, tbo establishment of a working relationship with the
Identity 3 was an objective which JMWAVE had always hoped to obtain.
As a matter of fact, in Reference A, the recommendation
that JMWAVE be given approval to contact the major South Florida.
news media in an attempt to work out a relationship with these news
media which would insuro that they did not, turn the publicity.
spotlight on those KUBARK activities in South Florida which might
come to their atten
Thus, when a relationship was established
with ABCARDON-2, it was carefully cultivated in order that JMWAVE
might be able to use this contact at the Idontity 3 as a
achloving the objective of having a relationship with the Identity 3,
means 
of
which would simultaneously insure the security of JWAVE's operations
and give JMWAVE an outlet into the press which could be used for
surfacing certain select propaganda items. In the period October to
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December 1962, all of JWAVE's business with the Identity 3
was handled via ARCARDON-2. In mid-December 1962, ANCARION-2
made the suggention that he introduce REUTEMAN to ARCARION-1
in order that there be a backup contact, in the event that
ANCARION-2 were out of town or unavailable at such times as
REUTEMAN might require assistance from the Identity 3. REUTEMAN
agreed to ANCARDON-2's suggestion, and, as a result, ARCARDON-2
hosted a luncheon on 12 December 1962 at the Miami Club in the
Hotel Columbus, Miami, Florida, at which ALCARLON-2 întroduced
ANCARDON-1 to REUTIMAN. As a result of Unis initial mcoting on
12 Döccmbor 1962 an operational relationship, has developed with
ANCARDON 1, and it is believed that this rolationobip contributes
to the fulfillment of the ovor-all JUWAVE mission. In view
this, a special activitios report is boing submitted to cover the
nature of JNTAVE's rolationship with ANCARDON-1 during the
period December 1962 to March 1964,
FRAKE OF REFERENCE, FOR; JIVAVE'S RELATIONSHIP, WITH. A" CA, DON=1
Whon AMCARLON-2" Introduced Acantor I to rturman, ALCARION=2ª
reviewed the ground rules under which he had been cooporating
With REUTELANA.. This review was conducted for MCARDON=1'8
beaofit In order that he might clearly understand the frame of
roference which should prevail in his relationships with REUTEMAN.
In this roview, ALCARDON-2 pointed out that it was tho policy
of tho Identity 3 that it would take no action.
ton 
which would
purposoly embarrass KŪDARK or its South Florida oporations. A's
a rosult, if any embarrassing items relative to KUBARK's operations.
in South Florida did come to the attention of the Identity 3, this
matorial would bo brought to REUTEMAN's immodiate attention.
ANCARDON-2 made it clear to ALCARDON-1 that such items should be
discussed with REUTEMAN in a frank manner. In addition, ANCARION-2
mado the point that, after an item was discussed, ALICARION-1
should follow REUTEMAN's guidance relative to how any particularly
embarrassing item might be handled by the Identity 3, 80 that it
would not expose KUBARK operations and, at the same time, would
not jeopardize the journalistic reputation of the Identity 3.
In addition, ALCARLON-2 pointed out that, if MCANDON-1 brought
a potentially embarrassing itom to REUÏLLAN's attention and
remedial action on the matter was not taken by REUTEMAN within
a reasonable period of time, then the Identity 3 would feel free
to expose any ineptness on KULARK's part. AMCARDON-2 pointed
out that in return for this cooperation from the Identity 3,
REUTEMAN had agreed that he would be available for contnet by
telophone or periodic porsonal meetings at which AMCARDON-1
and AMCARBON-2 could discuss broad trends and developments in
Latin American affairs. AMCARDON-2 advised ALCARDO-1 that this
arrangement did not moan that AMCAREON-1 could expect to obtain
any classified information from REUTICIAN. The point was also
made that ALCARDON-1 should not press for the obtaining of
classified information, but ho should be alert to steering tips
which REUTEN might furnish him on fast-breaking news stories.
ANCARDON-1 indicated that he understood the frame of reference
which had been outlined by AMCARBON-2. This frame of reference
has prevailed throughout JMWAVE's relationship with ANCARDON-1
during the period December 1962 to March 1964.
3. AMCARION-1'S JOURNALISTIC CAREER. AMCARBON-1 originally
started to work for the Identity 3 in 1957 on the City Desk,
and subsequently advanced from this assignment to an assignment
which entailed covering major political developments in Florida.
At a later date, AMCAREON-1 became a feature writer for tho
Identity 3. Then in July or August 1962, ANCARBON-1 was made
the Identity 4. This assignment was considered to be a significant
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promotion for ANCARDON-1, and it reflected confide
fidence in him by
the 
Identity 3 management. ANCARTON-1 is by no means an export
on Latin Amorica, 
but he is developing his knowledge on the area
and, at the moment, he gives every indication of wanting to bo a
ong-term Latin American specialist. QUELF has been questioned
about AMCARDON-1, and he has indicated that AMCARION-1 is regarded
in the journalistic trade as an extromoly likeable fellow who has
akcon mind but who lacks experience in depth on Latin American
affairs
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It 
is QUELF's opinion that given an appropriate lapso
of 
time,
Amorican will develop into one of the loading Latin
lists in US. Journalistic circles. ARCARION-1
bas a working command of Spanish, and ho 18 constantly attempting
o Improve bis language fluency. It 10 REUTEMAN opinion that
AMCARBON 1 has developed rapidly as a Latin American specialist,
and he will continuo to grow in this fiold.
Thus he 10 contact
who should be developed and harnessed for exploitation, bearing
Mind that he does have long-term potential
AMCARDON-1'8 CONTACTS AND SOURCES In kcoping with the
traditional pattorn of source protection which is common to
wspapermen intelligence officers and law enforcement officoru
CARBON-1 attempts to guard tho true idontity of all of his
urces. On the other hand, when pressed, ANCARDON-1 has identified
some of his sources to REUTEMAN in ordor that moaningful ova luntione
could be made of that information, which AMCARBON-1 had passed to
KUBARKAs a result of these occasional witting identifications
of his sources, and as a result of general conversations with
AMCARBON-1, REUTEMAN has learned that AUCARBON-1'a sources include
the following persons:
a: Luis FERNANDEZ Rocha (201-316766), secretary genéral
of the DRE
b. Manolo *RAY Rivoro (201-239298), chief of JURE.
Carlos *TODD y Lobo (201-264141) of the defunct
c.
Havana Times.
d. AMBIDDY-1 (201-267437)
Aureliano *SANCHEZ Arango (201-019245), leader of the AAA
f. Edmund LEANY of the Washington News Buroau. AMCARBON-1
regards this source as boing particularly intorosting, in view
of the fact that LEAHY's daughter is a secrotary in the office of
Attorney General Robert KENNEDY,
8.
adventurer.
Frank #FIORINI (201-242256), 'free-lance pilot and
h. Eduardo *SUAREZ Riva, public relations man for the MRR.
1.
Luis MUNOZ Marin, governor of Puerto Rico,
J. Juan *BOSCH Gavino (201-103272), former president of
the Dominican Republic.
k. Charles #KEELY of the Copley Wire Service.
1.
Jorge *VOLSKY Kraisler (201-352252), an employee of
USIA in Miami. AMCARBON-1 is well aware of the fact that VOLSKY
is a defacto stringer for Tad SZULC of the New York Times, but this
does not deter AMCARBON-1 from attempting to exploit VOLSKY as a
source of information.
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OPERATIONAL SUPPORT. On occasion, AMCARDON-1 in used
to carry out certain operational support tasks. In such instancos,
CARBON
-1 makes his inquiries or carries out the required action
within the context of his normal journalistic activities. The
use of ANCARION-1 for operational support tasks enables JMWAVE to
harness the investigative facilities of the Identity 3. Several
xamples of how AMCARBON-1 has been used in operational support
tasks are outlined below:
t
aAndrew ORDONO Camps. In March 1963, Andrew *ORDONO-
Camps, DPOD 30 Ceptember 1914, Gibara, Cubë, A 12 837 617, arrived
in Miami and was given routino CAC processing. Tho dotails of this
processing aro contained in MIAN-0085, dated 12 March 1963.
Aftor
being foloased by CAC, ORDONO was interviowed by tho. Identity 3, and
a sensational story was developed. In view of this story JHWAVE
tried to locate ORDONO for debriefing. This effort was not productive
thus AMCARDON-1 was asked to locate ORDONO ALCARDON-1 did locato
ORDONO in Houston Texas See WAVE-6307, dated 25 March 1963, for
details.
Discrediting Carlos BANDIN of the HRR Splinter Group.
In UFGW-2555, dated 13 September 1963, lloadquarters surcosted that
JUWAVE might be allo to discredit Carlos BANDIN Cruz (201-309611)
of the NRR splinter group as a result of BANDIN' overinflated claims
relative to his faction invading Cuba. leadquarters intorest in
discrediting BANDIN was also stimulated by the fact that BANDIN
rresponsiblo publicity stunts were causing problems for ANDIDDY-1.
a rosult of leadquartors' interest in this matter, UTEMAN had
a luncheon Bossion CARBON-1 on 24
ANGARDON-I was advised
the BANDIN
ctober 1963, at which
of the MRR was less-
than accurato in ito claims relative to i its activities in Cuba.
In view of this, REUTEMAN suggested that the Identity 3 might want
to soft poddlo any future war communiques which the BANDIN faction
might rolengo, AMCARDON-1 stated that, in view of REUTEMAN'
comments, the Identity 3 would not only soft peddle, but would
ignore the BANDIN faction in the future. Once BANDIN was discredited
with ANCARDON-1, the word was soon leaked by AMCARBON-1 to other
newspapermen that BANDIN was not a reliable source. As a result
of this action, the BANDIN group has received minimal media coverage
in South Florida since September 1963.
6.. OPERATIONAL INTELLIGENCE. In the period February 1963
to February 1964, AMCARDON-I has furnished JMWAVE with operational
intelligence as outlined below:
a. In WAVE 4836, dated 21 February 1963, ANCARBON-1
reported that AMBEND-1 was back in Miami and was the object of
a great deal of press interest in view of AMBEND-1's rolcaso from
a llavana prison. AMCARDON-1 also indicated that AMBEND-1 would
probably bo a knowledgeable source on the current activities of the
UR in Cuba. This operational intelligence was most helpful in
terms of keeping JыWAVE informed on AMBEND-I's movements. Subsequent
developments revealed that AMCARDON-1 could not contact AMBEND-1,
and thus AMBEND-1's return to the United States did not cause the
publicity stir that was initially anticipated."
b. In WAVE 6170, dated 22 March 1963, AMCARBON-1
reported that the Identity 3 was attempting to rescarch a full
feature article on the Bay of Pigs invasion. The intent of this
article was to furnish a recapitulation of the entire tactical
situation. In this connection, ANCARBON-1 pointed out that he was
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thinking about exposing the role of Miami attorney Alex E. *CARLSON,
residing 145 Curtiss 
Parkway, Miami Springs, Florida, in the
Bay of Pigs 
operation. ARCARDON-1 stated that, if CARLSON were
of any current interest 
to REUTEMAN, then the Identity 3 would
soft 
paddle the CARLSON angle. REUTINAN advised ARCARDON-1 that
ho had no interest 
in CARLSON but knew of him and was of the
opinion 
that CARLSON was a sound and honest attorney.
of this operational intelligence enabled JUWAVE to brlof CARLSON
The 
receipt
on the 
Identity 3's over-all interest in the role that CARLSON had
played in 
the Bay of Pigs invasion. This briefing, in turn,
enabled CARLSON to moro 
adequately prepare himself for a mooting
with ABCARION-1. While 
ANCARDON-1 did attempt to pursue this
Bay of Pign 
story, ho nover did put anything into print as the story
was overtaken by other 
developments before AMCARDON-1 could finish
his research.
In WAVE 0904, dated 9 July 1963, ANCARBON-1 advisod
JUWAVE that Mr. 
Trevor 
ARMBRISTER, an associate editor for the
Saturday Evening Post, was in Miami during July 1963 attempting
to 
resoarch a story regarding the possibility that strategic
minsilos wero 
hidden in Cuban caves. This information ona blod
JUWAVE
AVE 
to keep Headquarters informed on sensational-typo artíclos
which 
might be 
appearing relative to Soviet missiles in Cuba.
In WAVE 4701, dated 20 Semtember 1903, AMCARDON-1
gavo JUWAVE bis resumo of the discussions which he had with
AMBIDDY-1 
at the Miami Playboy Club on 19 September 1963′ This
information was useful in obtaining an insight into what AMDIDDY-1
was 
tolling tho pre89.
In WAVE 5661, dated 10 October 1963, AMCARDON-1
reported on a discussion that he had had on 10 Octobor 1963 with
AMBIDDY-1's public relations man, This operational intelligence.
was useful 
in terms of keeping KUBARK advised as to what AMBIDDY-1's.
representatives were tolling the outside world about their
oporational activities,
f. In WAVE 6910, dated 31 October 1963, AMCARBON-1
informed JMWAVE about the flood of telephone calls which were
being received at the Identity 3 relative to so-called KULANK
vessols which were located in South Florida waters. This
information alerted JNWAVE to the fact that pross scrutiny was
going to bo directed toward the Identity 5. Armed with this warn-
ing
, 
JMWAVE was able to take action which minimized the publicity
repercussions from a renewed press interest in the Identity 5.
B. In WAVE 7671, dated 16 November 1963, AMCARBON-1
reported to JMWAVE the fact that he had received a letter from
Peru which contained an interesting operational lond to one
Carlos MONTALVANO in Puno, Poru. This lead was examined by JMWAVE,
Headquarters and the Lima Station. This examination revealed
that the lottor was written by a crackpot; thus, there was no
real operational potential in this lead. This incident did underscoro
the fact that AMCARBON-1 is willing to bring potentially significant
operational loads to JMWAVE's attention.
h. In WAVE 1614, dated 6 February 1964, AMCARBON-1
advised JMWAVE that he had received numerous telephone calls
indicating that Armando Andres GUIROLA Forte, who had defected
from a Cuban fishing vessel might be an individual who had previous]
been seen in Miami during November or December 1963. At the same
timo, ANCARDON-1 pointed out that he was suspicious and thought
that these telephone calls indicated that GUIROLA was not a bona
fide defector, but was either a GOC agent or a KUBARK plant, who
was being used as a means of creating an incident which would
embarrass the GOC, as a result of their fishing boats penetrating
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REUTEMAN advised AUCARDON-1
that KUMARK had played no role in mounting a provocation operation
REUTMAN pointed out that
against the GOC. At tho sn COC agent.
it was highly unliköly that
As a result.
of this conversation, arrangements were mado for JWAVE to check
out cortain aspects of the GUIROLA story. At the same time,
AMCARDON-1 was prevailed upon not to write a story which sight
lead the public to speculate on whether GUIROLA was an agent or a
plant in a propaganda play designed to embarrass the GOC.
7. PROPAGANDA OUTLET. AMCARDON-1. has beọn used successfully,
during the period covered by this roport, as a propaganda outlet
through which itoms of interest to KUMARK could be surfaced in
the free world press. Examples of how AMCARDON-1 has been harnessed
in this field are outlined below:
... ANGRAB=1. The AMGRAB-1 dofection story original
surfaced in the area on 13 October 1963 via the Diario
las Amořican, which played up an API release from Montevideo.
The API Montevideo story highlighted ANCI\B-1's information
rolativo to GOC activitios in Uruguay. The story in the Diario
de las Amoricas had an extremely limited impact on Spanish readers
in the Miant aron. As a result, it was decided to do a series
of feature storios on AMCRAE-1, pointing up the fact that ARGLAB-1.
was typical of the voterans of the Granma oxpedition, who felt
they had been betrayed by CASTRO and had been relegated to positions
of obscurity onco tho rovolution had put CASTRO in power. ALCARDON
was briefed in dotail on the ALCRAR-1 story, and he was given an
under controlled conditions in a
opportunity to debrief ng his debriefing, ALCARLOS-1
JMWAVE Bafchouso. Aftor
wroto a series of feature articles on AMCRAB-1. The firat article
in the series received front page headlino play. The series of
articles on AMCRAB-1 wore well writton, and they provided an
excollent peg for JMWAVE to mount a replay operation via other
propaganda assets. ANCARDOH-1's story on AMCRAB-1 wan picked up
by UPI, API and others, and it was played throughout Latin America.
The details of this surfacing can be found in WAVE 5826, dated
14 October 1963; WAVE G092, dated 19 October 1963; and, WAVE 6174,
dated 21 October 1903.
b. Charles GRIFFIN Shrimp Boat Story. On 26 February 1964
JMWAVE learned that when Mr. Charles CRIFFIN's sons went to Cuba
to reclaim tho hijacked shrimp boat, JOHNNY REB, they found that
Bolect items were missing from the boat when it was turned over
to them. It was believed that this information would make a good
human interest story which JUWAVE assots could use to counter GOC
propaganda claims that United States officials had stolen items.
from the Cuban fishing boats which had violated United States
torritorial waters. In view of this opinion, a steering tip was
given to AMCARDON-1 to have the Identity 3 representative in
Key West interview Mr. GRIFFIN. This interview was carried out,
and an articlo outlining the points which woro of interest to
JMWAVE was published in the 27 February 1964 edition of the
Identity 3.
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C. LAYC Story. The March 1964 LAYC moeting in Santiago,
Chile, was not receiving appropriate coverage in the South Florida
newspapers; as a result, REUTELAN contacted AMCARBON-1 on 5 March
1964 and suggested that the LAYC meeting was a story which the
Identity 3 should pursue. ALCARBON-1 was grateful for this steering
tip, and he assigned the task of preparing the story on the LAYC
to one of the mombers of his staff. A story on the LAYC was
subsequently published in the 6 March 1964 edition of the Identity 3
(COMMENT: Copies of the articles cited in subparagraphs a through
c above are attached for Headquarters information.)
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POSITIVE INTELLIGENCE. Attempts have been made to
obtain dissoninablo positivo Intelligence from ANCARION=1 during
the period 
covered by this report. This attempt has been generally
unsuccessful in that 
AMCARBON-1 does not have a great number of
contacts in Latin 
America who would give him nccess to worthwhilò
intelligence 
approciably in advance of the information appearing
in the overt pres8
. As a result, ANCARION-1 is usually not aware of
inside developments in any 
Latin American country; connoquently,
ho is not a worthwhile 
source of positive intolligence. As a
matter of fact, ANCARBON-1 
1s less valuable as a sourco of positive
intelligence than most 
journalists. This is attributablo sololy
to his lack of long
-standing contacts in the Latin Amorican political
scono. It is beloved 
that AMCARDON 1 will ultima toly ovorcomo
this 
shortcoming; thus, wo will continuo to attempt to harness him
the collection of positive 
intolligonce.
COMMENT In tho period covored by this report, AMCARDON-1
has boon 
found to 
be a straight-forward individual who is honest,
cooporative 
and who undorstands the need for security..
rolationship also indicatos that AMCARDON-1 18 an accurato reporter
Our
of that 
information which ho passes to KUILARK In viow of this,
JUWAVE plans 
to continuo to harness ALICARDON-1 in the samo mannor
that he has 
been uned in the past. It is believed that our rol
tionship 
with AMCARDON-1 enhances our ability to conduct our
operational mission in a socuro manner. In addition, this rolation-
ship tondo 
to minimizo the possibility that JNWAVE might havo diffi-
cultios with 
tho media outlots in the South Florida aroa. Aga
Tonult of our continuing rolationshi with ANCARBON-1, a spocial
activities report will 
be forwarded at appropriate intervals,
10. It is requested that a 201 number be assigned AMCARDON-1
and 
that JMWAVR be advised 
of the number.
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