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Chief of Station, Mexico City
FROM
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GENERAL Operational
SUBJECT
SPECIFIC
Harold P. HOEMAYR (ps)
Reference: DER 19152 dated 25 April 1958
Action Required: Hons.
MAY 1950
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C. KING
CHIEF, WHD
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19 May 1958
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REF:
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1. Personal data on Subject is forwarded for station's information
in connection with the proposal contained in reference, which is being
pouched separately.
2. Rose Lester CCI was born on 20 June 1923 in De Kalb, Illinsis,
the oldest of five children in a middle class family which now resides
in Sterling, Illinois. In December 1945 be married argentina de los Angeles
CORDERO Calderon, a Costa Rican citizen, born in San Juan, .R., on 15
March 1913. They have two children: oss Armiño, 8; and Lillian Caridad,
6. Subject and his family currently reside in Ravana, Cuba.
3. Subject resalved primary and high school education in DeKalb and
worked at odd jobs until 1940, when be botched the Armed Forces, surving
first in the Army, then in the Air Corps. Eetween 1941 and 1945 he served
as an Intelligence Specialist in the Panama Vadal Zone and in the India-
Burma Theater. Discharged at the end of the war, he worked briefly in
Illinois, then returned to the Canal Tore at the end of 1945 and obtained
civilian employment with the 3. Navy. In April 1946 ho re-enlisted in
the Air Force and again served as an Intelligence Specialist until the
expiration of his term of service in April 1949, at which time he was
discharged with the rank of Technical Sergeant..
4. Upon discharge he vent from the Panama Canal Zone to Costa Rica,
where his wife's fils resides, and from April 1949 to March 1953 he
worked as a free lance photographer in San Juan. During this period he
resumed his studies attending Economics courses at the University of
Costa Rice. He returned to the United States during the latter part of
1953, resided in Washington, then for a few months attended the University
of San Carlos in Guatemala City, until May 1954. Shortly after he transferred
to the school of Economic Sciences of the University of Havana which he
attended until 1957. Subject financed the first few years of his advanced
education under the F.A. progres During his stay in Havana, Subject began
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working on polling studios for the Public Surveys Institute of Dallas,
Texas which employs 
him at present.
5. Subject is 6'1ª tull, slender built, athletic (1954 Cuatennia
national 
record 
in discus, track, high and broad jump, etc); is a pistol
expert; has esse 
experience as a radio operator; is an accomplished
photographer 
and has designed and directed a photographic laboratory in
Casta idea,
6. Subjeet speaks and reads Spanish fluently and except for his height
and 
Anglo Saxon appearanco 
could pass es a native of Latin American countries.
Subject became 
a Catholic convert alertly after his marriage.
7. Subject's wife was educated at the Liceo de Seroritas in Sam Jenn, ·
C.R., 
and has travelled 
extensively. Her father was born in Cuba, attended
the Spanish Militery 
Academy and served in Spanish Morrocco. In 1933/34
ho was involved in Coban polities and was forced to take refuge in Costa
Rica, where 
he resided until his death in 1939. Her mother, who resides with
Subject's family, retains an 
interest in Costa Rican and Quban political
affairs but takes 
no active part in politics.
8. A copy of a 1949 photograph of Subject is attached. Further
information is contained in reference, forwarded under separate pouch,
9. The information given above is based on a PKQ and a 13 compiled
by Subject respectively in 1948 and 1956 and on observations made by
KUBANK offiears 
who have been acquainted with hima
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JC. KING
CHIEF, WHD
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SPECIFIC PArthur C. VAIVADA
DATE
DISPATCH NO. HIV-1047
SEP 4 1956
Regarding clearance
to discan PP activities
unter the Station
Reference: HKH-A-2197, dated 9 August 1956 201-32223
Action Required: Hone
Bandquarters feels that in the situation outli in reference and
within the limitations set forth in referenze, no dihal operational
clearance for Subject is usesssary.
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TO
Chief of Station, Habana
FROM
Chief, WHD
GENERAL
SUBJECT
Operational/ETUES
SPECIFIC ○ Arthur G. VAIVADA
Action Requcated Hose
1. During his recent visit to Headquarters, Subject was asked by one
of the Staff members if he would be interested in, and available for,
recruitumat approaches in various latin Amerism countries. Since Subject
has a fine record in CP poestration work (ie, his outstanding job in
handling HUMANOID-3 operation in Costa Rica and his efforts in the GP pent-
tration program is Cube), it is talioned fat is would be effective
recruiter of possible CP defectore
2. Subject stated that he was keenly interested in, and would like to
engage in, aush operations and tould we lead the opportunity of being asked
to hit a well-chosen target in any Spanish spanking Latin American country.
3. The foregoing discussion with Sabject was informal and vithout
Commitment on either side. However, the Station is being alerted to the
pessibility that Subject may be requested to perform such appreaches at
such time when wortville reapuitmant in-place CP targets are developed,
or otherside arise in other countries. Nevertheless, any such action origi
mating at Headquarters or at any other Station, will of course be subject to
Stationery's (consideration and approval beforehand, depending on his
availability in reference to his work in Project AMPHONARCH, etc.
28 May 1957
Distribution:
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1- WH/room
John P.
KING, CLAHD
Releasing officer)
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SPECIFIC 0 Arthur G. VAIVA DA
Action Raquented. Note
1. During his resast visit to Headquarters, Subject tas asked by one
of the Staff members if he would to interested in, ead available for,
recruitment approaches in various Latin Ameróza acuntries. Sinne Babject
has a fine record in CP penetration work (Lod, his outstanding job in
handling 0-3 opagation in Costa Plea and his efforts is the CP rose-
tution program in Cuba), it is believed that he would to effective
Fooruiter of possible CP defenters of
2. Subject stated that he was keenly interested in, and would like to
engage in, such operations and would yelnens the opportunity of haing asked
to hit a well-chosen target in any Spanish spanking Latin American country.
3. The foregoing discussion with Subject was inforval and without
commitment on either side. Rousver, the Station is being alerted to the
possibility that subject my be requested to perform such approaches at
such time when worthwhile respuitment in-place CP targets are developed,
or otherwise apice for other countries. Nevertheless, any such action origi-
mating at Headquarters or at any other Station, will of course be subject to
Station is consideration and approval beforehand, depending on his
availability in reference to his work in Project AMPRONARCH, ets.
28 May 1957
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✓ Proposed assignment of Arthur G. VAIVADA (P)
ACTION REQUIRED: Station comments and/or concurrenco
DESENSITIZED
per CON 43-26
1. Subject is identified in reference which also gives his personal
data and is forwarded in a separate pouch. Paragraph 4 of that dispatch
outlines the cover activities of Subject for the perib: 1949 to the present,
during which he has been actually employed by KUBARK, Cirm us a contract
agent then, since May 1967, as a career agent. He currectly receives a
salary approximately equivalent to that of a 15-11.
2. Subject's current, extended tour with the Havana station comes to
an end in May 1958; due to his operational experience and performance with
KUBARK in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Havane, Subject appears to be a good
prospect as a replacement for Floyd PORTARY in CP operations.
3. Originally scheduled to be used by KUBARK in Fanaaa, Subject was
instead assigned to Costa ica in 1948 under the HUMANOID project. While
the operational files of this project have not yet been reviewed by this
desk, ontries in his personal file show that while in Costa Rica he handled
a successful high level penetration of the local party. At the end of
1953, after a period of training at Headquarters, he was assigned to
PBSUCCESS where he apparently also performed creditably. In July 1954 he
was re-assigned to the Harana station as the principal agent of project
AMPHODARCH which involves the recruitment and handling of CF penetrations
in that country. The AKYGDARCH and Subject's personal files have been
reviewed by this desky together with the training and the assessments of
the case officers for whom he has worked, the files show that Subject is
eminently qualified as a recruiter and agent handler in CP operations.
The records show that Subject possesses a great deal of integrity, resource-
fullness and intelligence: he was highly rated both by Headquarters
training officers and throughout his operational work in the field. He is
particularly evaluated highly as to judgment and common sense.
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possibilities can be considered in the Melds of photography ani athletic
training which are among Subject's specialtics. He lists hisself as a
"pistol expert" and a clarification of this term will be requested if, in
the Station's opinion, it may enlarge cover possibilities, perhape unier
LIMERKY. Subject's wife is still & Costa Rican citizen at present, while
his two children are U.S. citizens.
5. Station's comments on this proposed assignment and possible covor
suggestions will bo welcome.
goking
J. C. KING
CHIEF, WHO
7 January 1958
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FROM : Operations Division, Medical Staff
SUBJECT:
Harold R. FEMAYR (p)
Subject has been evaluated by the Medical Staff and found
qualified for proposed overseas assignment.
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James
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, WH Division
ATTENTION : WH/III/Mexico/Puckett
SUBJECT
: Cover Story for Harold R. NOEMAYR (P)
1. Transmitted herewith is a copy of the cover story prepared
for Harold R. Noemayr.
2. You are requested to review the cover story, as well as
Noemayr's contract, to insure that the cover arrangements satisfy
the requirements involved. If the cover story meets with your
approval, please sign the copy of this memorandum in the space
provided and return it to this office.
3. The copy of the cover story should be forwarded to the
appropriate Chief of Station for retention in his files where it
can be reviewed by Noemayr whenever necessary.
Attachment
JOHN G. SOUTHARD
CHIEF, CCB/NC
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Mr. Harold B. Foemayr (P)
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Noemayr:
SECRET
Your Cover
1. Cover has been contrived for you with two notional organizations,
Public Surveys Institute and Betwins Travel Folders.
2. Public Burveys Institute is a notional organization which is
ostensibly engaged in conducting all types of polls to determine public'
reactions on matters of interest to its many clients. This organization
is located at Suite 532 Fidelity Union Life Building, 1511 Bryan Street,
Dallas, Texas, telephone: Riverside 1-3674. The Institute is directed.
by Albert E. Johnson, a fictitious individual.
3. The above address is in actuality that of a telephone answering
service where ali normal calls of inquiry are handled by unwitting
personnel during the course of their regular duties. However, any call
which requires special attention is referred to a cleared and witting
individual who has contact with headquarters. This person is adequately
prepared to acknowledge your relationship with your cover firm and also
answer any inquiries concerning you or your cover organization.
14. In addition to the above arrangement, you also have a contract"
with another notional firm to submit photographs and reports which are
to be utilised in the preparation of travel brochures. This firm is
Betwins Travel Folders which is located at Room 2101, 50 Bast 42nd Street,
New York, New York, Telephone: Murray Hill 7-4473. Betwins is directed
by Charles H. Betvin, a fictitious individual, and is engaged in the
preparation of material for travel folders, brochures, package tours,
etc.
5. The above address for Betwins is in actuality located in the
office of a cleared attorney who is prepared to backstop both the cover
fim and your association with Betwins Travel Folders. This person
also has contact with headquarters.
6. You are engaged on a contract basis to provide photographs and
reports relating to possible tours, places of interest, eating establishments,
hotels, etc. This information is then edited by Betwins and sold to
various clients who desire travel folders.
7. You also have legitimate cover in the form of your free lance
photography and short story writing. The past publication of this work
can be used as a supplement to your Betwin cover.
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8. Your cover story for having been engaged by the Public Surveys
Institute is as follows:
During a visit to the United States in May 1957, you became
acquainted with Albert E. Johnson, the Director of Public Surveyo
Institute. Johnson indicated that he was interested in engaging
the services of several people to organize and conduct polls in
various Latin American areas..
Since you were already located in Cuba and bed a knowledge of
the language and customs, he expressed an interest in employing
jou in Cuba. As you felt this type of work would not conflict
with your photographic efforts, you accepted the position effective
May 1, 1957, in order to have an extra source of income.
.
Early in 1958, Johnson advised you that he had acquired several
promising accounts who were interested in Mexico and he desired to
transfer you to Mexico City since you had both experience and the
nexesuary language qualification. You readily agreed to the
transfer and planned to leave for Mexico during the latter part
of May after a short vacation in the United States.
9. Your cover story for having been engaged by Betwins Traval
Folders is as follows:
While visiting in the United States during April 1958 prior to
your departure for Mexico, you became acquainted with Charles B.
Betwin through Albert Johnson in New York. Betuin had seen some
of your published work and expressed an interest in engaging your
services on a part-time basis in Mexico. Since it meant an a
additional source of income as well as an opportunity to utilize
your photographic talents, you readily accepted his offer. You
were to photograph various places which were of interest to
Betwin's clients and also forward information relating to prices,
possible package tours, historical points of interest, etc.
Documentation
10. Correspondence reflecting your progress or difficulties
encountered should be carried on between you and your cover firms.
Buch correspondence should be at intervals which would make your
association with your cover firms appear to be the normal relationship
of employer and employee.
SECRET
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Financial Arrangements
11.
It is understood that there actually will be no disbursement
of funds for 
salary 
or other purposes to you through your cover firm,
and therefore, arrangements 
for salary payments are a matter of concern
between you and 
your division case officer. However, precautions must
be taken to insure 
that the arrangements made will not conflict with
your cover 
story.
Taxes
12. Your income tax returns will be filed with the Internal
Revenue Tax Unit stationed at headquarters in accordance with
Agency Fil 20-660-4.
Restrictions
13. Should you at any time feel the necessity for a modification
of this cover arrangement, or supplementing the cover outside of the
present 
arrangement, or if any problems arise affecting your cover,
direct a routine 
communication to your cover firms outlining the need
or situation 
and concurrently notify your case officer of the conditions
so that he may 
check with headquarters. Subsequently, you will receive
Edvice from your 
cover concerns as would be normal and also be provided
\ 
with official 
compatible instructions from your case officer:
14. With regard to any persons desiring to apply for a position
with 
either cover 
firm, you are instructed to state that to the dest
of your 
knowledge and belief, the firms are adequately staffed. However,
in order the the matter 
may be treated casually, the inquirer may be
told to submit his 
application to the New York or Texas address, which
ever applies, where 
it will receive due consideration.
15. You understand that these cover facilities have been established
through 
cleared 
cooperative individuals who are witting, but not actually
a part of the Agency
. These persons know that you are actually an employee
of the Agency and, as such
, an extremely high standard of conduct will be
expected of you.
16. A copy of this cover story will be retained in the station
You may 
refer to it when necessary.
files.
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understand the above Letter of
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cover and agree to comply with
it in every respect.
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MEMORANDUM FCH: Chief, Contract Personnel Division
FI/OPS (Kiss Paxton)
VIA:
SUBJECT:
Arthur C. VAIVADA
Amendment of Contract
1. It is requested that Subject's contract effective
1 June 1957 be amended to include under Paragraph 4,
Allowances, that Subject be entitled to the Educational
Allowance for his children, effective from the initial date
of the contract.
2. The above provision was inadvertently omitted
from Subject's contract by the Area Desk, and since the
Station notified Subject he was entitled to this allowance,
it would be appreciated if this matter be corrected and
the contract amended accordingly. The error came to the
attention of the Area Deck when Subject's claim for
educational allowance dated 18 April 1958, was turned down
by Finance Division because of the aforementioned omission
from the contract.
J. C. King
Chief, Western Hemisphere Division
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1. SUB REF C ASSIGNED NEW PSEUDO HAROLD R. NOEMAYR.
2. APPRECIATE REF B SUGGESTION. HOWEVER, HQS ARRANGING NOEMAYR
BACKSTOPPED COVER AS REPRESENTATIVE NOTIONAL PUBLIC POLLING SERVICES
FIRM IN DALLAS, WHICH NOEMAYR USED IN CUBA, AND PHOTOGRAPHER AND COLLECTOR
OF TRAVEL DATA FOR NOTIONAL TRAVEL SERVICE FIRM IN NEW YORK WHICH SUPPLIES
TRAVEL INFO FOR PACKAGE TOURS. ALSO, HE WILL CONTINUE SUBMIT ARTICLES
TO BOYS LIFE MAGAZINE. BELIEVE ABOVE COVER WILL GIVE NOEMAYR GOOD
FLEXIBILITY AND MOBILITY AND WILL ELIMINATE MEXI NEED ARRANGE LOCAL COVER.
3. NOEMAYR PLANS ETA MEXI END MAY AS TOURIST. WILL ARRANGE WORKING
PAPERS THRU STATION RECOMMENDED HEXI LAW FIRM.
4. REQUEST MEXI CONCURRENCE PARAS 2, AND 3 ABOVE.
CS COMMENT:
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NOEMAIRY
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AUTHENTICATING OFFICER
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IN 20477
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MEXI 1446
MR JOSEPH RAVOTTO, DEPUTY PAO, WHO KNOWS BENJAMIN
AS WELL AS ANY ONE IN EMBASSY STATES HE SOUND, RESPECTED.
NEWS PAPER MAN WITH GOOD MEXI SOCIAL AND OFFICIAL CONTACTS.
OUR FILES, ODENVY AND BIOG SECTION EMB TRACES NEGATIVE.
2. STATION CONCURS JOURNALISTIC COVER.
3.
IF HQS APPROVES STATION WILL HAVE TALK BENJAMIN IN ORDER
FURNISH DETAILS RE REIMBURSEMENT, FLEXIBILITY, DURABILITY AND
OTHER ASPECTS GOOD COVER. WOULD NOT MENTION ANY NAME OR
TARGET.
4. IF BENJAMIN UNDER. CONSIDERATION URGE VAIVADA BE
PERMITTED MEET, EVALUATE AND AGREE GOVER ACCEPTABLE.
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ADVISE.
LARS C/S COMMENT:
* CONCERNED VAIVADA COVER.
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SECRET
24 April 1958
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD:
SUBJECT:
Commendation for Arthur G. VAIVADA
1. Arthur G. VAIVADA, a Career Agent, is hereby
commended for his outstanding performance and devotion to
duty in carrying out the assignment described below.
2. During the period 12 26 March 1958, VAIVADA,
by working his way into the mountain stronghold of the
Cuban rebel forces and winning their friendship, procured
timely and valuable intelligence and operational infor-
mation. While on this assignment, he worked under.
conditions of personal risk and hardship.
3. This memorandum is written to be included as a
permanent record in Subject's personal file.
gcking
C. King
Chief, Western Hemisphere Division
SECRET
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SPOPIT
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SUBJECT
FOR, Chief, Office of Socrity
: Chief, CI/CA
: C/ED
Harold R. ESATE (ps)
C-25507
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17 April 1958
It is requested that the CSA granted flarald R. KINAM (56), formerly
called Arthur 0. VAIVADA (po), en 3 July 1957 for use in Cuba under Project
AMPHORARCH, bo chanded to pornit his use in Mexico City. HEMIR 201
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be transferred PCS to Rexies City in May 198 where he will be carried under
Project LIRICE which is being prepared for sulmission to FI/Projects fur
approval. Attached is a new PPQ Part II minh covers our proposed use
HORMAYR in Mexico.
Distribution:
Orig. & 1
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Addressee
C/CI/OA
WH/III/Chrono
Mexico Chrono
- Subject
WH/TII/arice/CZehrung:ick
J. C. EING
Chief, HED
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SECRET
16 April 192
BRANDUN POR:
Chief of Operations, DD/P
• Chief Central Cover Branch
VIA
SORJECT
&
Journalistic Cover for Harold R. HUZMAY (ps)
1. Attached are the pertinent data portaining to Subject's
background as required by CS1 206.
2. It is requested that reproval le greated for Subject's use
af journalistic cover and that CCB/KC undertake the necessary arrangements
to facilitate Subject's affiliation with appropriate news nodia.
CONCORS
Chief, Central Cover Franch.
APPROVED:
Chief of Operations, DD/P
J. U. KINC
CHEF
Western Headsphere Division
SEDEST
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(5) Outside interests, hobbies, ater Athletics in general, outdoor
life, photography, writing, Jungle lore and chess.
(6) Objective personality evaluations Subject is an astute,
experienced and highly competent career agent. He porsecres an
attitude and a personality which are quite suitable for prolonged
existence as a deep-cover annet. His personality is well suited
for the many agent handling and management responsibilities that
ho will have in edice City.
(7) Agent's personal financial status: Solvent. Ha depende entirely
on his salɛrj.
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(6) Previous foreign residence: Panama, Noeta Lice, untermals, and
Cuba since 1940. Military service in the Far East from 1944-45.
(9) Area experience: Area experience as reflected in the foregoing
information is extensive.
(10) Language qualifications Subject has fluent Spanish and English.
C. Security Considerations
(1) Period of employment with CIAI June 1549
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present.
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(2) Frequency of visitato CIA installations: Not applicable, sincs
CIA contacts made in safehouses.
(3) Extent of knowledge of others of subject's CIA affiliations Hi
wife is aware that subject is engaged in intelligence activities,
however, not necessarily for CIA. No other non-agency personnal
are believed to be aware of subject's CIA status.
(h) Past intelligence connections: With J.S. Army and Air Force
An indicated above.
(5) Use of CIA as credit reference: None
(6) Future plans for agent: Contemplate continuation in non-official
cover status upon completion of current assignment.
(7) Emergency contact: #rs. Lester E. Crosier, mother
1745 5. 26th St.
Omaha, 5, lob.
(8) Personal insurance held and beneficiaries: None, except as
provided for in his contract. His wife is Mis beneficiary.
(9) Incidents involving security in MOEMAYR's past employment with
this Agency:
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While there is no reason to believe that NORWAY: has boon exposed er
compromised during his years of operating in Costa Rica, uaterale or
Cuba for CIA, the following incidents involving his security are set
forth for your informations
8.
24 vs forced to leave uatemala prier to his scheduled
departure when & -osta Rican source informed me that she had
heard from high-level party sourcess Data ".. agent,
specialist in Communist matters, had departed San Jose for
Guatemala." This vague reference unfortunately mincided
with mobject'e arrival in Guatemala.
b. In 1953 when cubject wes leaving Costa Rice, he made two
cold approaches, one to a roman communist who was a leader
in the Union de majores. ko mbject left her home, the lady
vent immediately to Party headquarters and reported the incid
ent. Movevor, she was unable to describe and so
confused the asprosch story that it was useless to the Party
and absolutely nothing ever come of the incident.
0.
While in Cuba, I was working with a municipal committee
youth commanist who was a translator and did a story for
208UTR in Spanish. they met in each other's homes and
JEMATE gave the Communist his business card (PSI). Sometime
later, the Cuban militery intelligence officer (SIM) picked
up the Emmunist and searched his premises. Areng other
things, they found NEMATH's business card. Phen quoried
about this, the Communist imply told the officials he did
translating for NGEHAYR. Nothing case of this incident and
NORMTK could detect no surveillance of his person or his
premises.
d. While the Cuben police will probably have NOVATE's name
registered as having visited the Sierra Maestra region, the
publication of his photographs and perhaps in erticle at al
Later date, should cover subject as a writer thereby minimising
any security hazard in this connection.
.D. Operational Informistim
(1) Type of operations FT. Subject will be en outsida case officer
for several station operations directed at the Texican Cossrunist
and Marxist parties.
(2) Lecation: Hexico City and Quadalajara.
(3) Degree of mobility desired Subject will spend most of his time
in Rexico City but he should be free to travel to Guadalajara
and other towns in Kexico.
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(h) Special groups to be contacted:
Thile subject will be concerned
principally with the local Communist party, it is not necessary
for him to have personal access to any special group.
(5) Approximate annual income to be attributed to covert $10,000
(including allowances).
(6) Hours which must to svated to operational duties: Subject should
be able to devote at least 80% of his time to operational activity.
His proposed cover will allow in a maximus of flexibility in
arranging his cover and operational activity.
(7) Physical security requirements: No problems anticipated in this
respect.
(8) Communicational Subject will utilise station comunications
facilities and will have regular coatset with station persoanel.
(9) Cover suggestions: In view of subject's previous journalistic
experience, listed below, it is believed that it would be zost
appropriate for him to utilize cover compacted with journalism.
Probably the set advantageous arrangerent would be for subject
to become affiliated with one or two relatively e all 0.5.
newspapers who do not currently have representatives in Mexico
City. His contributions to such nove nadia should be in the
field of feature and humm-interest stories, rather than of
current events. Hie salary could, and probably should, be based
on a stringer or piecemeal basis, rather than having a fixed
incnn. Since subject is also a competent and experienced
photographer, he could be expected to make photographic contribu-
tions to the newspapers or magazines he represents.
In addition to the above arrangements, it is suggested
further that the notional cover (Public Purveys Institute, General
Polling Service, Dallas, Texas) previously utilised by subject
be continued. Subject maintains that he has developed a very
sound and detailed cover based on this notional arrangement
and that it would be very logical for him to use it in Mexico.
Also, this additional cover arrangement would give subject another
Rems of income together with added social flexibility and
geographic mobility.
(10) Previous journalistic and writing experience:
HOPMAYR's formal journalistic training consists of a tr
year correspondence-course in fiction writing with the Palmor
Institute of Authorship.
NOEMAR has had three short stories published: "Old Saber
Nose" in boys life, Septenter 1956; "The Golden Discus," in
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Boys Life, June 1950; and "Philo e 307 resa," " in Kolonia,
& Rovane magazine, on September 1757, As done quite
a bit of photographic work. While working no a photographer
and setting up a small studio in San Joro, Costa Rica, in 1957,
he did come contrect work for the Costa Rican Ministry of
Agriculture. They were so pleased with his work that they hired
him to sat up their photographic laboratory in the dinistry. wins
this period he had nose photographs published, mostly portrait
work. Within the last month, NY has had one photogrash of
Fidel CASTPO published under his by-line, in the New York irror
and four similier photographo have appeared in the York times.
He expects that several more of his photograph on and
his revelationeries will be published, if the sous value of the
movement continues.
NCE AYP has several personal friends in the newspaper and
journalistic fields. Among then are: Francis Eaith, Fiction
Editer of Hoye Life; G. Bordon Teway, Fiction Instructor, Palmer.
Institute of Authorship, Hollywood, California; CD Francis
Williams, tochnical writer, right field, Payton, this
Andrew St. George, freelance writer and photographer tho slee
works for Ting-Life; Charles Schuman, staff writer and enteren
for UP; and Arthur Gregor, scientific writer, MIT and Suclear
Metals, Inc., Boston, Nase (married to his wife's sister).

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SEGALT
Date: 16 April 1958
To: Honor Award Board
Through:
From: Chief, Western Hemisphere Division
Name: CROZIER, Ross L.
Position:
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Career Agent
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Grade: GS-11
Office assigned to : WH/III
Station:
Ma Habana, Cuba
Legal Residence: Washington, D.C.
Citizenship: American, by birth
If any of the above items......
Recommended award: Intelligence Star and Certificate of Merit
Postumous:
No.
Name of next of kin: * Argentina de los Angeles Cordaro de Crozier
Relationship : wife
Address: Washington, D.C.
If previous recommendation were submitted......
Not applicable
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Were you жEx an eyewitness to the act?
No
177/11/1461/£4/11/6616/
Personnel in immediate vicinity or.
Not applicable
List any of the above persons.....
Not applicable
Condition under which act was persformed:
I.
Location: Sierra Maestra mountains,
cuta,
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-II San Jose, CostaRica, 1-2May 1953 0400 AM.
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Prevailing geographic conditions and obsticles encountered:
The area in which Mr. Crozier undertook his mission is the Siema
Maestra mountains located in the Criente Province, Cuba, where the Cuban
Survive
rebel leader, Fidel Castro has been able to hide-out and the efforts.
capture of
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of the Cuban Army to exterminate him for over a year. The axoix mountainous
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area is extremely rough and wild terrain, primarily a thickly
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vegetated with jungle growth. It is sparsly populated, and the only means
of Read access are foot paths and mountain trails. The approaches
to the area are heavily patroled by Cuban Government troops who are on the
intercept
attempting
alert to stop all persons taking to enter or leave the area.
Office, component, or station:
Inclusive dates for which recommended:
Assignment completed:
Yes
Now in same or related assignment:
No.
x Station, Habana, Cuba
12-26 March 1958
Achievement performed: I
I.
Towards the latter part of 1957, as a result of an increasing number
of alarming reports concerning alleged Communist penetration and support
of Fidel Castro's 26 of July Movement operating in the Sierra Maestra
mountains, the Western Hemisphere Division became aware of the urgent need
to mount an operation to acquire first-hand and reliable information and.
data on the Cuban rebel forces. In early January 1958, Mr. Crozier
volunteered to undertake the precarious mission to contact Fidel Castro
in his mountain retreat in the Sierra Maestras. He arranged for his free
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passage into the Sierras through contacts within the 25 of July Movement
which the Station developed earlier. After the necessary arrangements,
Mr. Crozier left La Habana on 5 April 1958 for Santiago de Cuba, from
where he left for the Sierras under the escort of a rebel guide who
conducted him safely through the Cuban Army lines. During the course
of approximately twenty days' stay at the mountain hideout of Castro's
headquarters, Mr. Crozier was exposed to many hardships and great personal
On 25 March 1958, Mr. Crozier accompanied Fidel Castro and a force
of x 200 rien on a dawn attack on the town of Mentanillo, where he
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broke off contact with the Cuban rebels and returned to his base in Habana.
Nr. Crozier successfully accomplished his mission by reporting considerable
intelligence and operational information of noteworthy value, together
with an excellent photographic coverage of his trip.
risks.
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The exploits together with the schirment set forth below, clearly
demonstrater
denetes Mr. Crozier's adaptability in precarious situations, as well as
a deep devotion to his work and to CIA.
On 1 May 1953, Mr. Crozier..
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(Copy attached report)
Leave space aftur Section II
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On 1 May 1953, 12. CRUZIER was in charge of an attempt to physically
_penetrate the home of Manuel MORA Valverde, President of the Costa Rican
Communist Party for the purpose of obtaining documents which could¨te used¨
to prove the Communist party's control over the partido progresista Independiente,
a front which had been organized to participate in the 1953 elections.
The
-sub-agent who was to actually perform the penetration failed to appear-and-
on his own initiative
realizing the urgency of the operation, CROZIER voluntarily made the
penstration. At the time xex (6400) he entered the MORA house, the
_
-entire-family was known to be sleeping in the rear part of the house...
GREAT
Working quietly and quickly under conditions of consible personal risk,
Mr. CROZIAR succeeded in carrying away approximately 85 percent of the legal
PPI documentation and other records as well as a large amount of Communist
Party documents such as minutes to meetings, code works, etc. A few days
later a high level party penetration reported that the PPI may have been eliminated
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from the electoral scene due to the almost impossible task of recronstructing.
the legally required records. However, the PPI was able to reconstruct
the records and registered by the deadline of 26 May. According to the
Station, "this operation provided the station with a bulk of compromising
documents, seriously-hampered-PPI-activities because of missing records, almost
eliminated them from the scene, spread distrust, suspicion, and confusion among
the ♬ Political Commission, and, because it was finally attributed to Figuerista
Ex elements, enraged the Communists against FIGUERES and destroyed any
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possibility of in agreement with or support-for-FIGUERES." (HRS A 212). On
29 May a careful slection of the more compromising documents obtained by
CROZIER's penetration was mailed to the head of the Regislative Commission
investigating the Communist affiliations of the PPI. On 15-June an additional
batch of the documents were mailed. These papers were selected for their authentici-
ty, i.e. carbon copies of letters previously sent to the Assembly by the PPI,
in order to establish the validity of the dociments.. On 24 July 1953-the
-president of Costa Rica signed a bill outlawing the PPI. The participation
of Mr. CROZIER in the campaign to prevent the PPI from becoming a legal party
is considered to have been instrumental in its success,
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increasing reports concer
comment influence and penetration
As a result of the WHD's need
to acquire fiel handed and
reliable informations and data.
Didel Castro and his rebel
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Us a result of an increasing inflick
of alamung report concerning possible
a. Om sofficeres penaliation
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and support of Fidel CASTRO's
the 26 July irrement operating
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in the Seena Maccia, to HD became
aware of the need & mount an
operation to acquire first handed
and veli ble informales on the
habel frices.
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-CONTRACT INFORMATION AND CHECK LIST
SECRET
CASE OFFICER.
L.D. Puckett
DIVISION
DATE
2555 or 3162
16 April 1958
Complete all items, inserting "NA" when stem TELEPHONE EXTENSION
are not applicable. Forward original and one copy for prep.
aration of contract.
SECTION I
1. NAME
GENERAL
SEUDO
TOUR
2. PROJECT
LILEGE
3. ALLOTMENT NO.
". SLOT NO.
Harold B. NCEMAYR
S. PREVIOUS CIA PSEUDONYM OR ALIASES
Arthur C. VAIVADA
7. SECURITY CLEARANCE (Type and date)
6. INDIVIDUAL IS PRESENTLY ENGAGED OR HAS BEEN ENGAGED BY CIA OR ITS ALLIED
ACTIVITIES IN SOME CAPACITY
include salary)
☐ YES ☐ NO (If yoo. describe and
X
Career Agent as-12 $7,570.00
GSA 3 July 1957 (sperant in process to in-
8. CONTRACT IS TO BE WRITTEN IN STERILE FORM F.E.. "U. s.
GOVERNMENT"
TES
INDIVIDUAL WILL WORK Nice IONS ... REGULAR OFFICE
HOURS AWAY FROM SUBJECT'S HOME AND PERFORMED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF
A STAFF EMPLOYEE оя STAFF AGENT
SECTION I
1. CITIZENSHIP
TES
PERSONAL DATA
12. IF NOT U.S. CITIZEN, INDIVIDUAL IS A PERMANENT 13. AGE
RESIDENT. ALIEN,
15: LEGAL RESIDENCE (City and state or country)
☐ N°
16.
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10. PROPOSED CATEGORY (Contract agent.
contract employee, etc.)
Favour Agent
14. DATE OF BIRTH (Month, day, year)
20 June 1922-
CURRENT RESIDENCE (City and state or country)
Alexandria, Virginie
17. MARI
☐ SINGLE
18-
appropriate)
MARRIED
NUMBER OF DEPENDENTS (Hot including individual)
RELATIONSHIP:
Three, wife and tax children
SECTION EII
20.
RESERVE
21. YETERAN
WIDOWED
ANNULLED
SEPARATED
☐ DIVORCED
19.
AN INDIVIDUAL
INDIVIDUAL IS RELATED TO A STAFF EMPLOYEE. STAFF AGENT OR
CURRENTLY DORKING FOR THE AGENCY IN SOME
CAPACITY
YES
RELATIONSHIP:
U.S. MILITARY STATUS
22. IF RETIRED. INDICATE CATEGORY (Longevity, combat disabitaty
service disability non-combat)
24. RAKOR GRADE
25-
DRAFT ELIGIBLE
26.
YES
но
Tech Egg
COMPENSATION
28. POST DIFFERENTIAL
23. BRANCH OF SERVICE
SECTION 5 Air Fores
27. BASIC SALARY
47,570.00 p/a
SECTION V
31.
34. T
QUARTERS
Rone
8982.818
SECTION VI
5. TYPES
☐ PCS
DRAFT DEFERMENT OBTAINED
BY CIA
☐
YES
по
Flona
29. COVER (Breakdown, if any)
Income derived from cover will to
turned in to Station
30. TAXES TO RE WITHHELD BY
COVER
ALLORANCES (NORMALLY GRANTED ONLY TO RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES)
32. POST
if any)
tione
☐ YES
✓..
3. Creed Temporary living allowance, if required, not to
exceed
Educational (2 children) (5040
DOMESTIC OPERATIONAL
TRAVEL
FOREIGN OPERATIONAL
16. WITH DEPENDENTS
" VES
口
☐ YES ☐ NO
39. TRANSPORTED VEHICLE TO BE USED FOR
OPERATIONAL TRAVEL
☐ YES
☐ ..
17. HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS TO BE SHIPPED 38. PERSONAL VEHICLE 1 BE SHIPPED
☐ NO
Fana, Gheto
10. DEPENDENTS STATE RELATIONSHIP, CITIZENSHIP, AGE AND DATE OF BIRTH
City
Wife, Costa Rican citizen, born 15 Harch 1918
Son, To, born 4 September 1949.
-
US citizen
Daughter,
, born 24 June 1951 - US citizen
41. PAYMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY WILL BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH
SECTION VII
42. PURCHASE OF INFORMATION
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CIA REGULATIONS
- 1
COVER POLICIES
OPERATIONAL EXPENSES
AND PROCEDURES
63. ENTERTAINMENT
44. OTHER
- fl
travel in Horicos Yesy of
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CONTRACT INFORMATION AND CHECK LIST
(CONTINUED)
NOTE- SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON FIRST SHEET.
SECTION VI
46.
SECRET
CASE OFFICER
L. D. Puckett
TELEPHONE EXTENSIOne.
2555 or 3162
OTHER BENEFITS
DIVISION
HEAD
DATE
16 April 1958
BENEFITS (See Part XIV of Confidential Pund Regulatioan or ВИС СЕБ ВОГ regulations for benefits applicable to resious
Categories of contract perspanel. If medical benefite are requested. seo R 15-230 or successor regulations.)
Anmal Leavǝ
Sick Leav
Leath and disability benefits equal to those authorized under Federal imployees
Compensation Act.
Missing Persons Act.
Civil Service Retirement
Regular Staff inployees radical benefits for employes and dependents as stated in R-15-230
(Subject will meet requirements when completes covart medical on 21 April 1958)
SECTION 1.
47.
☑
STATOS
(Check)
PROPOSED
ESTABLISHED
40.
TYPE
(Check).
COVER ACTIVITY.
PROPRIETARY
CULTURAL
SUBSIDITED
EDUCATIONAL
49. IF COVER PAYMENTS ARE CONTEMPLATED. THEY WILL BE EFFECTED ON REIMBURSABLE BASIS
COMPLETE
COMMERCIAL
WILITARY
TOWOIST
erotional
SECTION
OFF SET OF INCOME
50. OFFSET OF INCOME AND OTHER INDUMENTS DERIVED FROM COVER ACTIVITIES
attached hereto. )
(If less than total, jostify in separate Beso
TOTAL
PARTIAL
MONE
SECTION Xt
TERM
51.
DURATION
MONTHS
sz. EFFECTIVE DATE
2
TEADS
1 May 1958
53. RENEWABLE
▼ES
C
SE. TERMINATION NOTICE (Number of days)
SECTION XII
56. PRIMARY FUNCTION (PL. PP. other)
SECTi% ་་་་
57.
FI
55. FORFEITURE OF RETURN TRAVEL FOR RESIGNATION PRIOR TO CONTRACT TERMINATIO
☑ YE
☐ no
FUNCTION
DUTIES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES TC BE PERFORMED
Case officer for Communist Party operations in Fexico.
SECTION XIV
58. EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS
Contract and career agunt since June 1949.
Intelligence assignments in Costa Rica, Guatemals, and Cuba.
SS. EDUCATION
Check Highest
(2010)
Level Attained
50. LANGUAGE COMPETENCY
GRADE
SCHOOL
NIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE
TRADE SCHOOL GRADUATE
SUSE ESS SCHOOL GRADUATE
FOLLECT
a
LANGUAGE
COLLERE
DECREE
COUNTOCIAL SCHOOL GRADUATE
POST GORDUATE
SPEAK
WRITE
READ
$1.
Englism
LDENT AVERAGE DOI FLUEN AVERAGE
A
LUERT AVERAGM1000
INDIVIDUAL'S
PMD
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
(Degree
(Check Appropriate
Degree Competency | Spanish
62. AREA KNOWLEDGE
USA
Extensive area knowledge of Central America and Caribbean areas. Has resided in Latin
America since 1940.
SECTION XV'
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT
3. AND SALARY
T
FCR CIA
1946
Αν
Jan 1946
Apr 1946
SECTIO Y
64.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL OR UNUSUAL REQUIREMENTS. JUSTIFICATIONS OR EXPLANATIONS (Use other side if necessary)
APPROVAL
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Mr. Arthur G. Vaivada
Dear Mr. Vaivada:
Reference is made to your contract with the United States Governmenti
as represented by the Contracting Officer, effective 1 June 1957.
Effective 15 April 1958, said contract is amended by revising the first
sentence of paragraph two (2) entitled "Compensation" to read as follows:
In full consideration for your services as a Career Agent,
you will be compensated at the rate of $7570 per annum,
03-12."
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:
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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Arthur G. Vaivada - Amendment of Contract
1. It is requested that Arthur 0. Vaivada's contract, effective
1 June 1957, be amanded by deleting the first sentence of Paragraph 2
(Compensation) and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
#20 Compensation. In full consideration for your services as
a Career Agent, you will be compensated at the rate of $7570 per ɛnma,
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2. All other terms and conditions of the original contract remain
in full force and effect.
J. C. King
Chief, Western Hemisphere Division
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, FI/Staff
SUBJECT:
Arthur G. VAIVADA · Request for Promotion
1. It is requested that Arthur G. Vaivada, a Career Agent, be promoted
from GS-11 to grade GS-12 for his outstanding performance in carrying out a
precarious mission in line with the objectives of Project AMPHODARCH, in
which he is the Principal Agent.
2. In early January 1958, Vaivada volunteered to undertake a mission to
contact Cuban rebel leader Fidel Castro Ruz in the Sierra Maestra mountains
in south-eastern Cuba. He arranged for his free passage into the Sierras
through contacts within the 26 July Movement which he and the Station.
developed earlier. After the necessary arrangements, Vaivada left La Habana
on 5 April 1958 for Santiago de Cuba, from where he left for the Sierras
under the escort of rebel guides. In the course of approximately twenty
days' stay at the mountain hideout of Castro's headquarters, during which
time he was exposed to many hardships and great personal risks, he accompanied
Castro and a force of about: 200 rebels on their dam attack on the town of
Manzanillo on 26 March 1958. At Manzanillo, Vaivada broke off contact with
the Cuban rebels and returned to his base in Habana.
3. During his relatively shört stay in the Sierra Maestra mountains,
Vaivada was able to gather considerable intelligence and operational
information of noteworthy value, together with an excellent photographic
coverage of his trip.
4. This exploit is another achievement to be added to the impressive
past performances of Arthur G. Vaivada, who has always shown a deep devotion.
to his work and to the Agency.
5. Vaivada was born on 20 June 1922, and has been with CIA since 1949.
He has been a career agent since 1 June 1957, and was promoted to the grade
of GS-11 on 1 June 1957. His tour of duty in Cuba was from August 1954 until
31 March 1958.
Jocking
C. KING
Chief, Western Hemisphere Division
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14 April 1955.
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1) Exployment with datess
2) Three short stories:
3) Contributions - Photos
None (Free lance).
"Old Seber Nose" pub BUYS LIFE, Sept 1956
"The Golden Discua" pub BUYS LIFE, June 50.
"Duelo a 300 Brezas" pub BCHEIA, Revena,
Sept 9, 1957.
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While working as photographer and setting up
a small studio in San Jose, Costa Rica in
1952, I did some contract work for the
Costa Rican Ministry of agriculture. They
were pleased enough with the results to
employ me for purpose of setting their photo
laboratory within the ministry. During this
tize I also had some photos published but
cannot recall where and when mostly portrait
work.
Currently, I have had one photo (CASTRO Rev)
come out in NY Mirror and about four come out
in New York Times. About five more will be
published if the news value of this movement
holds up.
4) Connections persons known;
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Francis Smith, Fiction Editor BOYS LIFE.
(Correspondence only for about three years
now.)
G. Gordon Dewey, Fiction Instruction,
Falmer Institute of Authorship, Holly-
wood 28, California.
CWO Francis Williams, Technical Writer,
Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio.
Andrew St. George, Time-Life & Freelance
writer and photographer.
Charles Schuman, staff writer and camera-
man for UP, currently working out of
Havana, C.,ba.
Arthur Gregor, Scientific writer,
MIT
and Nuclear Metals, Inc., Boston, Mass.
(Married to wife's sister).
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14 A ril 1958.
Completed a two year correspondence course
in fiction writing Falmer Institute of
Authorship.
Member of the American Legion
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Havana.
Assessment (sec).
a) Leet assignment; Arrived Havena in August 1954 with = one-year
scholarship 
at the 
University of Habena (Fen American Foundation, University.
of Florida 
at Gainesville). This cover adequately set up and well back stopped.
I travelled to 
Gainesville, met the man (Ourt Wilgus) on that end of the line
and the only 
documentation necessery was a series of letters from the Foundation
that indiceted 
my efforts to obtain the scholarship and finally their grant.
After 
arriving, however, and matriculating at the U of H, it became immediately
obvious 
that the nature of my target was such that my presence within the
university wee wore a handicap then en asset. After a few months et the
university, I abandoned studies (it was becoming increasingly difficult anyway
due to political disturbences
) and turned to freelance photography and writing
for my cover. For 
several months I had the photography on just enough of a
paying basis 
that would eatisfy any security surveillance.
Photography and writing was definitely superior to
university as cover, since it then gave the opportunity to work inconspicuous-
ly on penetrations 
within the university.
Concerning general security expects of that assign-
ment, there was that one incident with the threat to exposure coring out
of the death of an amphodarch key agent end my proximity throughout the entire
incident. However, there 
has never been any indication that I was exposed
or compromised. The station in Cuba felt that if I could return and operate"
as free from 
surveillance ee I did, that certainly Cuban security people did
not have 
anything compromising on mе.
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b) Previous assignments: To the best of my knowledge, I have never
been 
exposed or 
compromised during the years of operation in Costa Rica,
Guatemala and Cuba. There was an incident which prompted an early departure
from Gustezala for personal and operational security ressons
but again,
there was never any further indication as to the validity of the warning.
what occurred - the Costa Ricen Bource MARY - apparently learned from high
level party sources that a US agent, specialist in communist matters, had
departed San 
Jose for Guatemala" and of course, this vagery unfortunately
coincided 
with my arrival at Guatemala. At any rate, I was doing very little
at Guatemala and would have departed anyway in view of the deteriorating
situation 
of June 1954.
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Naturelly, there are many intangibles involved with
operating over long periods (almost/years in Cuba) in one place, and then
travelling back and forth between areas of previous assignment (Costa Rica),
and lest but not least, cultivating cortuniete in all these places. The
question becomes, How thank thorough are these people? Does a Cuban CP
character communicate with a Guatemalan or Costa Rican along lines of
Becurity, of movement of Smericans in these areas, and ectual approaches
made? Probably not, at their best, the administration is hapnazard. A typical
example: Once, in 1953, when I was leaving Costa Rica, I made a couple of
cold approaches one was with women communist, a leader in the Union de Mujeres
Carmen Liza. I walked away from her house she evidently got a taxi right
behind me and she went straight to the headquarters and reported to Manuel
Mora. But she couldn't describe me - had the story so confused (the a roach
story) es to render it useless to them, and absolutely nothing ever came of
the incident. (By the same token, it would have been a different story in
. Cuba.)
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Although, even in Cuba, there is not persistence or
perseverance in investigations. I was working with a municipal committes
youth communist - he ie a translator and did a story for re in Spenish
and he was visiting my home (twice) while I went to his apartment, about four
times. I gave him my business card (Dellas Corporation) and some time later
a SIM net picked him searched his remises
and among other things, turned.
up my business card. He was queried on it and stated that he was simply
transleting for me. Now this boy is a known communist,
h they could
get nothing on him at this time - but such en incident/neve provoked at
leest a casual surveillance of me or my premises. Nothing care of this
incident either - and the station down there would known.
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Lastly, the mission up to the Sierra Neestra hee security
implications. Not so much concerning communism, but its reasonable to assure
that Cuban security people will come up with my name as having been up there.
However, with the pictures rublished, perhaps an article later, there should
be enough cover as a writer to neutralize any hazard there.
Pest employment (with us)
a) Conseny or foundation: Scholarship from Fanamerican
Foundation at University of Florida at Gainesville, from July 1954 to June
1955.
Then the notional cover set up
last year (May 1957) was the Public Surveys Institute, General Polling
Service, 532 Fidelity Union Life Bldg., 1511 Bryan street, Dallas, Texas.
This arranged so that sny mail or telephone to the above corporation would
confirm my company connections and could even be used as a credit reference
if necessary. This arrangement was quite satisfactory..
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b) The security expects of the Dallas corporation were very
good I believe. Since freelance writing at best is considered e weak cover,
this corporation connection gave me a more solid standing with more serious
creditors such as landlords, banks and the larger merchandizing houses.
In addition to the above, this cover was utilized very conveniently in
operational instances where a realistic approach story was needed. Communists
were approached on the basis of a political polling - this could be narrowed
right down to soliciting information on the communists party as a political
party. Again, it was always nice to have a business card with adresees and
tlephone numbers that could be given as immediate reference to any type of
security interrogation.
Estimate of Journalistic cenobility:
While my contributions in fiction have been prineinelly
juvenile, my writing training he come largely over a period of years at
reportorial writing. Since I have some experience as a photographer also,
it is convenient to relate the two, and possibly my best field would be
feature and article writing. However, while on the mission with the Castro
revolutionary movement, I associated with various members of the press end
had no difficulty whatsoever in passing as one of them. Given en edequate
period for familiarization, I feel that I could just about rave into any
press or writing slot that did not require a great deal of copy or
tight dealines.
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Chief of Base, Santiago de Cuba
Operational/Arthur C. VAIVADY.
Commendation for Successful Completion of Mission to
Sierra Maestra
At Headquarters' Discretion
1. The writer wishes to commend Station and Base personnel whose work
contributed to the successful preparation, mounting, and execution of the
clandestine operation that recently placed a RUBAFK Career Agent, Arthur G.
VAIVADA, in the Sierra Maestra headquarters of Dr. Fidel CASTRO Fuz for
sixteen days in March 1958. This mission resulted in acquisition by KUBARK
of considerable important and timely information regarding the CASTRO
revolutionary movement that was being urgently requested by customer agencies.
In the writer's opinion the operation was a team effort. Giving credit to the
staff personnel will in no way detract from the praiseworthy performance of
VAIVADA himself.
2. With regard to VAIVADA the personal courage and professional ability
as an intelligence officer demonstrated on this mission were of the highest
order and should be highly commended. Headquarters is aware, as is the Station,
that VIIVADA is desirous of acquiring staff agent status with MUBARH. The
writer believes that his desires in this respect should be given consideration
as part of any action taken in recognition of VAIVADA's services in the subject.
operation.
3. Station and Base personnel directly concerned with laying on this
operation, arranging for proper briefing and support of VAIVADA, and
recovering him securely when he left the Sierra Maestras, were Humphrey I.
EBERWIN, James R. PALINGER, and Nelson L. RAYNOCK.
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DISCUSSIONS WITH ARTHUR G. VAIVADA INDICATE JOURNALISTIC COVER
SUITABLE FOR MEXI ASSIGNMENT. THIS BASED HIS PUBLISHED FICTIONAL AND NEWS
STORIES DURING PAST FEW YEARS AND PUBLISHED NEWS PHOTOS TAKEN JURING RECENT
VISIT FIDEL CASTRO CAMP.
2. HQS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING U.S. COVER ARRANGEMENTS. HOWEVER, TO
INSURE CONSIDERATION ALL POSSIBILITIES, REQUEST STATION OPINION USE ROBERT
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3. REQUEST STATION CONCURRENCE VAIVADA USE JOURNALISTIC COVER.
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT:
General:
Specific:
Training/Briefing of DDP Personnel
Briefing of Rose L. Crosier, who is
scheduled to be the new undercover
CP. Officer for Station Mexico City.
1. In Havana, Cuba on 5 March 1958, 1 briefed Ross L. Crozier
concerning:
2.
a) his proposed new assignment in Mexico; and
b) Headquarters desire that he receive spécial
briefings from CI/ICD prior to going to Mexico.
Crozier stated that he was very glad to receive the briefing
because he had not had a clear picture of what the proposed assignment
in Mexico involved. He was pleased to find out that it was a pure
penetration assignment. He also responded enthusiastically to the idea
of receiving Headquarters briefings prior to going to the Field. He
stated that he would like to have a short leave in Costa Rica prior to
receiving the Headquarters briefing.
3. On 2 April 1958 in Washington, D.C., the undersigned and Mr.
E. L. Anderson, Chief, CI/ICD-WH, briefed Crozier further concerning
the matter discussed above, reaffirming our keen interest in the
assignment.. Mr. Anderson pointed out to him that his (Crozier's)
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and that if securely feasible it would be a good idea for the two men
to meet there. Mr. Crozier stated that he thought that it could be
done readily and securely as he will contact the Embassy normally
as an American citizen and he is well acquainted with COS, San Jose.
One of the elements in our plan for intensification of the CPPP in
Mexico is that these two very capable officers should get to know
one another well in order to function smoothly and efficiently as a
team.
4.
Mr. Crosier stated that he plans to return to Washington,
D.C., from his leave in Costa Rica during the approximate period
20-25 April 1958. Chief, CI/ICD-WH is handling arrangements for
the briefing of Mr. Crosier.
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The rebel leader's men set up a printing shop in upper Sierra Maestra in Oriente Prov
ince. They have three typewriters, a small press and mimeograph machine for pamphlets.
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FACE HARD ROAD
Victories Lift Party Hopes!
but Conditions May Alter
Before Next Elections
By DREW MIDDLETON
Special to The New York Times,
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LONDON, April - La
pared her experiences in th
recent by-election to those
a soidier in an "army of libe
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country which for years hi
bern riled by quislings an
collaborators."
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a prosaic political contest
the ideological leader of En
Air's reviving Liberal
part
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evangelism that permeates th
faction. The zeal with whic
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aber is part of the party
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soners, the moon might be
good place for them to e
pand." he quipped.
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a huma.
being is landed on the mod,
will depend on "how mu
puads of um suom
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would be woth it."
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and satellite race
Russia and the United State
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a gadget age, we will have
have scientista to make 1
gadgets," he said.
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of the laboratories.
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dent they would triple the
dheld this year.
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young volunteers who worke
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Listed as Captured..
Clashes-Thirty Rebels
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1958:
sources said today.
last forty-eight hours official
in Oriente Province in
has intensified
Castro
Fidel
rebels under the command of
between Government troops and
HAVANA, April 7-Fighting
Special to The New York TUDEL
the
Continued on Page 3. Colemn 5
wounded and that seven jeeps
of rebels had been killed or
army asserted that a number
near Santiago de Cata The
curred Sunday at Dos Palmas
ernment troops and reteis oc-
Another clash between Gov-
from.]
where the plane had come
The announcement did not say
reported.
Press
Associated
for Señor Castro's men. The
with reinforcements and arms
Manzanillo after it had landed
a disabled plane Friday near
insurgent forces had burned
[A rebel announcement said
army said
found in the wreckage. the'
were:
artes
unburned
Some
killing the pilot and crewmen.
the plane crashed and burned,|
rebels. The announcement sald!
arms and ammunition to thei
down a C-46 plane carrying.
ported that troops had shot
Army headquarters also re-
Army Reports Plane Downed
ing no prisoners.
been following a policy of tak-
Heved here that the army has
ture of any rebels. It is be-:
ment by the army of the cap-
This was the first announce
of rebels in the Sierra Maestra.
and cut off from the main body.
and the others were scattered
insurgent band were captured!
communiqué said thirty of the
northern Oriente Province. The
chief, were killed in a clash in
younger brother of the rebel
command of Raul Castro, a
seven rebels under the
said
A Cuban Army communiqué
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1958.
CONFLICT IN CUBA
GAINS IN VIOLENCE
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by
former President Carlos
Prios Socarras.
Michigan Students Freed
HAVANA, April 7 (P-Two;
University of Michigan student
newspaper men arrested De-
cause they were suspected of
and trucks, eleven rifles and making contact with Cuban
¡some ammunition had
been rebels were released today in
seized.
Santiago de Cuba.
Skirmish in Majagua
Special is The New York Times.
James Elsman and Barton
HAVANA, April 7-Fighting
between Governcient troops and
Government forces also re-Hathwaite, who had been picked
rebels under the command of ported a skirmish in the Maja-up at their hotel yesterday by
Fidel Castro Eas intensified a district near San Luis, nearermy intelligence officers, were
in Oriente Province in the Santiago de Cuba. The army freed when Park Fields Wollam,
last forty-eight hours. official said the troops killed two rebels United States 
consul in San-
sources said today.
and seized three jeeps and some tiago, intervened.
Batista
The two youths, correspond.
ents of The Michigan Daily, a
student publication, had arrived
hours before their arrest.
A Cuban Army communiqué arme and ammunition. One sol-
said seven rebels under the dier was wounded.
command of Paul Castro, a Señor Castro declared "total
younger brother of the rebelar" on the Government on Santiago from Havana a few
chief, were killed in a clash in President Fulgencio
northern Oriente Province. The starting April 1. The rebel chief
communiqué said thirty of the has said he would call a general
insurgent band were captured revolutionary strike at the "op-
and the others were scattered portune" moment. So far nosion station WCKT reported to-
and cut off from the main body strike has occurred.
Army Reports Plane Downed
of rebels in the Sierra Maestra President Batista told news.
This was the first announce that his fosces would defeat the
men yesterday he was confiden:
ment by the army of the cap-rebels, but he conceded it could
ture of any rebels. It is be-be a, long struggle.
lieved here that the army has Meanwhile, rebel sources in
been following a policy of tak- Havana declared an announce:
ment by army headquarters!
ing no prisoners.
Saturday that a rebel band led
Señor Castro had been cut
off from the Sierra Maestra
Army headquarters also re- was without foundation. These
ported that troops had shot :ources said that Señor Castro's
down a C-46 plane carrying officers had decided more than
arms and ammunition to the free months ago that he should:
rebels. The announcement said ot lead any guerrilla expedi
the plane crashed and burned on but should remain in his
leadquarters in the Sierra Mae-
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killing the pilot and crewmen. tra.
Some unburned arms were An official of the Consoli-
found in the wreckage, theated Railway Company of Ca-
army said.
aguey, which serves tha east-
half of the island, also de-
ied reports that the railroad's
mployes had gone out on
rike. The official said the
ebels had burned so many rail-)
(ay bridges in the eastern part:
[A rebel announcement said
insurgent forces had burned
a disabled plane Friday near
Manzanillo after it had landed
with reinforcements and arms
for Señor Castro's men, The
Associated Press reported.
The announcement did not say In Havana, the police an-
where the plane had come bunced the arrest of eighteen.
from.]
buths accused of terrorism and
Another clash between Gov-ttempts to provoke a general
jernment troops and rebels oc-Mike. Authorities said some o:
Camaguey Province that it.
las impossible to maintain
ain service.
be youths were Communists
curred Sunday at Dos Palmas nd others were members of the
near Santiago de Cuba. The uthentic organization headed.
army, asserted that a number
of rebels had been killed ari
wounded and that seven jeeps
Continued en Page & Columa 5
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MIAMI, April 7 (UP)-Televi-
day that Ben Silver, one of its)
newsmen, missing in Cuba since
under arrest at Santiago de
Saturday, had been reported
Cuba.
Genė Strul, news director of
the station, said the United
States Embassy had found after
an investigation that Mr. Silver
was "safe." The embassy said.
he would be released and re-
turned to Havana tomorrow.
Tos L. Craner
SELLUDED MEDEL ARMS SHOP: In this enclosure in Cuba's Sierra Maestra, so re-
mote that even mules cannot reach it, weapons are repaired for forces of Fidel Castro.
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1. It is requested that Arthur G. VAIVADA be granted permission
to sell news photographs of Fidel CASTROS! Cuban Revolutionary Group
to an appropriate United States news agency.
2.
VAIVADA is a Career Agent who has very recently returned
from a PCS assignment in Cuba. At the direction of the Western
Hemisphere Division, VAIVADA spent the last three weeks of his
Cube assignment in the Sierre Meestra cemp of Fidel CASTRO for, the
purpose of collecting current intelligence information on CASTEO's
activities. As a result of his notional cover as a representative
of a U. S. public opinion polling service, VAIVADA was able to take
numerous photographs of current news interest. This Division con-
siders the sale of these photographs as an integral part of the
cover backstopping necessary to protect the identity of VAIVADA's
actual Sponsor (CTA) from three U. S. news media correspondents
who were with VATVADA during his visit with CASTRO. Also, the sale
of these photographs would supplement a future news media cover
for VAIVADA in his forthcoming PCS assignment in Mexico City.
3. All money resulting from the sale of these photographs
will be retained by the Agency.
JRS Homes
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A. NAMES, BIOG AND BACKGROUND DATA AND POLITICAL ALIGNMENT TOP
OFFICERS CASTRO STAFF.
B.
STRENGTH, DEPLOYMENT, EQUIPMENT CASTRO ARMY.
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HHE AND CAR $600; MISC EMERGENCY OPS EXPENSE $1000. VAIVALA TO CONVERT
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ACTIVITY. STATION TO PROVIDE ESCAPE AND EVASION PLAH USE EVENT AKED.
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APPROX ONE MONTH ORIENTATION HQS.
2. MEXI REQUESTS VAIVADAS ARRIVAL MEXI ONE MAY FOR FURTHER
ORIENTATION AND OVERLAP PRIOR DEPARTURE PREDECESSOR FLOYD N. POSTANY.
3. APPROVAL REQUESTED PAR 2 REF EXPECTED SHORTLY. . ADVISE WHETHER
HE CAN COMPLETE MISSION AND MEET ABOVE SCHEDULE.
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2. SUGGEST ARRIVE MEXI ON 1 MAY FOR ORIENTATION PRIOR
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3. POUCHING SUGGESTIONS RE COVER.
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Field File No. 23-88/2-147
DATE: 30 January 1958
FROM : Chief of Station, Habana
SUBJECT: GENERAL - Operational/KUTUBE
SPECIFIC- Arthur G. VAIVADA
Reference:
HKH-W-2528, 6 January 1958.
In reply to the query made in the referenced dispatch, VAIVADA has no
objection to taking the LCFLUTTER test in June or as soon as he returns to
Headquarters, and the Station sees no problem of morale or other nature for
VAIVADA in the delay.
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MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:
Arthair
Vaivada
Subject of our letter number 4025%;B interest in Assignment
in U. S.
Palinger
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1. In recent conversations with both JRP and RDS, Subject has
broached the prospect of a possible assignment within the U. S. follow-
ing completion of his Habana assignment. He says he would not want his
statements re reassignment which were recently forwarded to Headquarters
to be interpreted to mean that he is not interested in a U. S. tour.
says that he has been giving much thought to his future career, as well
as to the needs of his family. He points out that he personally has now
spent approximately 16 years, excepting vacations and short training
periods, living ma working outside the U. S., that his two cnilaren
have never lived there, and that both he and his wife are concerned
that too much time will elapse before they can provide their children
with a period in the U. S. during their formative years.
2. It is the opinion of both HDS and JKP that Subject is at a
point in his career development where a tour at Headquarters would
be extremely beneficial. The Station lacks knowledge concerning the
Specific Headquarters jobs to which a person of Subject's status might
be assigned; but it is our understanding that OTR sometimes employs
these persons as instructors. We believe that a tour with OTR would
not only remedy in great measure deficiencies in Subject's background
caused by lack of Headquarters experience, but would at the same time
afford OTR excellent instructor material.
3. In view of Subject's own interest in such an assignment, and
our estimate of the potential value to him and to the Organization
that would accrue from it, we recommend that Headquarters arrange such
an assignment if at all possible.
4. In view of the likelihood of Subject's transfer in the near
future, a prompt decision is requested.
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VAIVADA THINKS CHANCES SUCCESS WOULD BE GREATLY ENHANCED IF
CASTRO BELIEVES HE IS UNOFFICIAL U.S. OBSERVER. STATION CONCURS
AND SUGGESTS BUCH BE DISCREETLY INFORMED ANYTHING CASTRO TELLS
VAIVADA WILL FIND ITS WAY TO U.S. GOVT CHANNELS. LIGHT FREELANCE
WRITER COVER WILL THEN BE ADEQUATE.
2. REQUEST HQS APPROVAL PROCEED THIS BASIS UNLESS EVENTS
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SUITABLE COVER CAN BE ARRANGED. BELIEVE HIS FORMER COVER AS FREE LANCE WRITER
WOULD BE MORE ADEQUATE FOR CONTACTING CASTRO.
PROPOSED COVER REF COULD BE USED
"
ONLY EVENT CAPTURE BY AUTHORITIES. DESIRE HE LEAVE ON MISSION NOT LATER END FEB.
MEANWHILE VAIVADA CAN ARRANGE INTERVIEW FAUSTINO PEREZ.
2. PROJECT AMPHODARCH AMENDMENT UNDER PROCESS TO INCLUDE SPECIFIC
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HQS WILL ADVISE APPROVAL.
FEB.
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4. FREAPANE PCS HAVA UNLIKELY. BEFORE ONE APRIL.
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Chief of Station, Habane
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Arthur G. VAIVADA
GENERAL
SUBIECT
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HOL-2528
201-148-881
Reference: HKH-2-2330, 16 October 1957
HKU-A-3990, 24 October 1957
Action Required: is indicated in paragraph 1.
1. With reference to EUSODA's request that VAIVA be given an LCFLUTTER
test as soon as posible, we have taken the positie that, innomich no he is
to return to Headquarters in Jums, there To Nittle point incurring the
edded expense for a trip now. However, he should understand that his continued
employment under his now contrect in suitingent upon satisfactory completion
of such a test. This, of course is no different from the requirements made
of any employee; there merely is a time Le in his crae because of distence.
KUSODA has agreed to the delay providing is so stvined.
2. Although we do not acest any problem if VAIVADA is disturbed evor
having something like this binging fire and you feel there is a real sorale
problem involved, we will chord with it now. Our action will be entirely
dependent upon ROCHC's exaluation of the degres of importance this has for
VAIVADA.
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1. ARTHUR G VAIVADA BELIEVES CAN ARRANGE VISIT CASTRO
THROUGH CASUAL CONTACT PROVINCIAL 26 JULY LEADER HE MET THROUGH
AMOURETTE-9. COVER WOULD BE AS AMERICAN REP SURVEY CORP INTERESTED
PENETRATING CENSORSHIP BARRIER TO LEARN EXTENT COMMIE PENETRATION
OF MOVT. PROVINCIAL LEADER VOLUNTARILY ARRANGING VAIVADA
INTERVIEW WITH FAUSTINO PEREZ (HKH 1535) HAVA NEXT TEN DAYS.
2. VIAVADA EAGER UNDERTAKE MISSION AND WELL QUALIFIED VIEW
WARTIME TRAINING JUNGLE TECHNIQUES, KNOWLEDGE CUBA, LANGUAGE
CAPABILITY AND CLANDESTINE EXPERIENCE. WOULD WANT SEND FAMILY.
COSTA RICA AND JOIN THEM AFTER COMPLETION TASK. THIS WOULD.
NECESSITATE FINDING NEW AMOURETTE-B CUT-OUT, BUT STATION CAN FIND
TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT PENDING ARRIVAL FREAPANE.
3. VAIVADA WOULD NEED TWO-THREE WEEKS LAY CN CAREFUL
ARRANGEMENTS AND PROBABLY COULD LEAVE FOR SIERRA END JAN. REQUEST
HQS COMMENTS. RELEASED 0221052.
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FROM
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Acting Chief of Station unt
Habana
SUBJECT: GENERAL-Operational
D.
TCH NO.
HKH-A-3990
(201-168881)
DATE:
24 October 1957
SPECIFIC Arthur G. VAIVADA
Reference:
HAH-W-2380, dated 16 October 1957-
1. The Subject has no objection to submitting to an LCFLUTTER test
at the convenience of Headquarters. This could be easily arranged here
in the event an LCFLUTTER team is passing, or could pass, through Habana;
on the other hand, VAIVADA could just as easily go to any designated place
in Florida in order to take this test. It is undersicod that LCFLUTTER
teams from time to time visit that state.
2. The Station will take such measures as are feasible to cover the
activities of Subject and his wife while in Habana.
3. While the matter was not referred to in the reference, Subject's
projected one-year tour of duty will end in June, 1958, at which time it
is VAIVADA's desire to leave Cuba for a reassignment in another area in
his present line of operational work and under similar unofficial cover
conditions. A detailed dispatch on this subject will shortly be trans-
mitted to Headquarters; it is referred to here so that the Headquarters
desk may be alerted to the need for considering what assignments would
be open to VAIVADA during the Spring or Summer of 1958.
Distribution:
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STANDARD FORM 52
PRONUR BATED ST THE
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UNVOUCHERED
REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION
REQUESTING OFFICE: Fill in items 1 through 12 and A through D. except. 6B and 7 unless otherwise instructed.
If applicable, obtain-resignation and fill-in separation data on reverse.
L NAME (Mr.-Miss-Mrs.-One Eren name, initial(s), and aurname)
14 DATE OF REQUEST
Arthur G. VAIVADA (Pseudo)
& NATURE OF ACTION REQUESTED:
A PERSONNEL (Specify whether appointment, promotion, separation, etc.)
Excepted Appointment (Staff Agent)
B. POSITION (Specify whether establish, change grade or title, etc.)
FROM-
2 DATE OF BIRTH
1. REQUEST NO.
20 June 1922
5 Dec 56
& EFFECTIVE DATE
A. PROPOSED:
B. APPROVED:
7. C.S. OR OTHER
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& POSITION TITLE AND
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& SERVICE, GRADE AND
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15. ORGANIZATIONAL
DESIGNATIONS
11. HEADQUARTERS
1.O. (FI)
CS-0136.51-11
DDP/WH
Branch III
BAP- *
$6390.00 p.a.
Havana, Cuba Station
Project AMPHODARCH
Havana, Cuba
FIELD
DEPARTMENTAL
A REMARKS (he reverse if necessary)
12. FIELD OR DEPARTMENTAL
FIELD
DEPARTMENTAL
* A memorandum has been forwarded to the Director of Personnel requesting that
position BAF-409, San Jose, Costa Pica, be transferred to Havana, Cuba and
upgraded to GS-12.
.O. REQUESTED 17 (Name and title)
C. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Call (Name and telephone extension)
J. NOFLANOVICH
13. VETERAN PREFERENCE
NONE WWII OTHER S-PT. 10 POINT
X-6242
D. REQUEST APPROVED BY
Signaturo:
Title:
14. POSITION CLASSIFICATION ACTION
NEW VICE 1. A REAL
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15. 16. 17. APPROPRIATION
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22. CLEARANCES
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B. CEIL. OR POS. CONTROL
C. CLASSIFICATION
D. PLACEMENT OR EMPL
E.
F. APPROVED BY
SD-DI
18. SUBJECT TO C: S.
RETIREMENT ACT
(YES NO)
Yes
19. DATE OF APPOINT-
MENT AFFIDAVITS
(ACCESSIONS OPELY)
20. LEGAL RESIDENCE
☐ CLAIMED.
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REMARKS:
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REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION
REQUESTING OFFICE: Filt in items 1 through 12 and A through D except 6B and 7 unless otherwise instructed.
If applicable, obtain resignation and fill in separation data on reverse,
-L. BAME (Mr.-Miss-Mrs-One given name; initial(s)," and eurname)·
Arting G. VAIVAN (Fe)
& NATURE OF ACTION REQUESTED:
A PERSONNEL (Specify whether appointment, promotion, separation, etc.)
Excepted Appointment (staff agent)
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♥ ▲ smorandon has bem forfarted to the petor of Percomel requesting that
position BAP-409, San Jose, Custa Piod, by transferred to Havana, Cuba and
appreted to C5-12.
B. REQUESTED BY (Name and title)
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL (Name and telephone extension)
13. VETERAN PREFERENCE
NOKE W OTHER 5-PT. 13-POINT
D. REQUEST APPROVED BY
Signature:
Tindl
A POSITION CLASSIFICATION ACTION
NEW VICE 1. A. REAL
DISAB. OTHER
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17. APPROPRIATION
SEX RACE
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FROM:
To:
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DATE
REMARKS:
19. DATE OF APPOINT-
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(ACCESSIONS ONLY)
20. LEGAL PESIDENCE
☐ CLAIMED ☐ PROVED
STATE:
201-168897
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CONTRACT INFORMATION AND CHECK LIST
(CONTINUED)
NOTE: SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON FIRST SHEET.
CASE OFFICER
James B. Noland
TELEPHONE EXTENSION
2971
OTHER BENEFITS
SECTION VIII
46.
DIVISION
DATE
WH/III
4 December 1956.
BENEFITS (See Part XIV of Confidential Fund Regulations or successor regulations for benefits applicable to various
categories of contract personnel. If medical benefits are requested.
R 15-230 or auccessor regulations.")
All benefits normally given to a CIA staff employee.
SECTION IX
47.
STATUS
(Check)
PROPOSED
☑ ESTABLISHED
48.
TYPE
(Check)
COVER ACTIVITY
PROPRIETARY
CULTURAL
SUBSIDIZED
EDUCATIONAL
49. IF COVER PAYMENTS ARE CONTEMPLATED. THEY WILL
BE EFFECTED ON REIMBURSABLE BASIS
YES
NO
COMPLETE
COMMERCIAL
MILITARY
PARTIAL
SECTION X
OFFSET OF INCOME
50. OFFSET OF INCOME AND OTHER EMOLUMENTS DERIVED FROM COVER ACTIVITIES
attached hereto.)
(If less than total, justify in separate emo
TOTAL
SECTION XI
51.
DURATIOM
.DAYS
MONTHS 2
54.
TERMINATION NOTICE (Number of days)
Thirty days
SECTION X !I
FUNCTION
54. PRIMARY FUNCTION (FI, PP, other)
FI Operations
SECTION XIII
DUTIES
57.
☑ PARTIAL
TERM
52. EFFECTIVE DATE
YEARS
Immediate
$5. FORFEITURE OF RETURN TRAVEL FOR RESIGNATION PRIOR TO CONTRACT TERMINATION
☑YES
☐ NC
53. PENE ABLE
☑ 115
ND
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED
Spotting and recruiting agents. Obtaining information as principal agent for comprehensive
youth-student net, with emphasis on Communist and revolutionary matters.
SECTION XIV
58.
QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
Army and Air Force intelligence. CIA Training. Other as indicated in Number 6, above.
59. EDUCATION
(c
Check Highest
Level Attained}
60. LANGUAGE COMPETENCY
☑
GRADE
SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL CORDUATE
TRADE SCHOOL GRADUATE
BUSINESS SCHOOL
GRADUATE
COMMERCIAL
SCHOOL GRADUATE
COLLEGE
(No degree)
✓ COLLEGE DEGREE
LANGUAGE
WR.ITE
SPEAK
FLUENT AVERAGE POOR FLUENT AVERAGE POOR FLUENT AVERAGE POO
(Check Appropriate
Degree Competency
Spanish
x
☐ POST
GRADUATE
PRO
READ
61. INDIVIDUAL's
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
USA
62. AREA KNOWLEDGE
Very good.
SECTION XV
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT
63. JOB AND SALARY PRIOR TO SERVICE FOR CIA
1940-1945: T/Sgi USA, USAF; Intelligence NCO
Jan 1945 April 1946: Leading man labor, $12.88 per day, US Naval Air Station, Coco Solo,
Canal Zone
1
April 1946-April 1949: T/Sgt USAF, Intelligence NCO, Albrook Field, Canal Zone
SECTION XVI
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
14. ADDITIONAL OR UNUSUAL REQUIREMENTS, JUSTIFICATIONS OR EXPLANATIONS (l'ae other side if necessary)
Performance of Subject has been outstanding. He has proved particularly adept at spotting
and recruiting of agents and his work has been highly praised by the COS, Habana. PI/
Plans/Projects has stated of Subject that he "has obviously been a valuable, deep cover
JATE
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TYRED NAME & SIGNATURE OF DIVISION OFFICER CATE
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⚫ SIGNATURE OF SENIOR STAFF DEFICER
14-00000
13 Novasher 1956
MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, FI
SUBJECT
: Request for Conversion of Arthur G. VAIVADA From
Contract to Staff Status
REFERENCE
:
HKH-A-2577
6-8483
Ad 6-72
1. Referenced dispatch from the field recommends the conversion
of contract, agent Arthur G. VAIVADA to staff status, and presents
a strong case for such conversion. VAIVADA has served CLA in a con-
tract capacity since 1949, with a continuous high level of perfor-
mance; first in Costa Rica, later in Guatemala and Cuba. He is cur-
rently assigned to Cuba and is expected to remain there indefinitely.
VAIVADA is 34 years old and was promoted recently to the equivalent
of a GS-10 rating. His expressed career interests lie in continued
employment by CIA, more especially in the area of unofficial cover
assignments, for which he is highly suited.
2. Unfortunately Subject's spouse (since 1945) is a Costa Rican
citizen, a situation which complicates his proposed conversion some-
what. She has expressed a desire to acquire U.S. citizenship, however,
and it has been determined that this can be arranged within the next
several months, barring unforeseen developments. She will be required
to spend 
most of this period in the U.S. and is currently making
plans to do so..
3. In view of VAIVADA's outstanding record as a contract agent,
his strong overall qualifications, and his expressed desire for a.
career with CIA, it is recommended that he be granted staff status
at grade CS-11, contingent upon his wife's first becoming a U.S.
citizen, and providing he can meet Security and other requirements.
There is available in WH Division a staff position (BAF-409) to
which VAIVADA can be assigned.
4. WH Division contemplates bringing VAIVADA to the U.S. for
covert training in the near future.
5. Approval for the conversion of VAIVADA from contract to
staff status, as indicated above, is hereby requested.
malis
J. C. KING
Chief, Western Hemisphere Division
SEGRET
14-00000
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SECRET
20 September 1956
SUBJECT:
Arthur G. VAIVADA; Staff Status
1. The undersigned discussed case this date with Mr. Myers
(2709 "I"; telephone extension 2551-2552) and with Mr. Pennington
(2044 "I
") both of Security Division. Mr. Myers was shown the con-
tent 
of HKH-A-
(recommendation for staff status for VAIVADA)
and apprised of the problem of Mrs. VAIVADA not being a U.S. citi-
zen. Myers stated that, while cases like this were usually very
difficult, 
he felt this particular one might be justified in view
of VAIVADA's long and excellent record with the Agency and the rela-
tively long time during which he has been married. Myers indicated
that the procedure would be as follows:
Presentation of a formal request for waiver on citizenship
requirements for spouse and granting of staff status to Subject.
The memorandum would be prepared for Personnel, would then go
to Security, and subsequently, with recommendations of both,
to Deputy Director, who would have the final decision in this
case.
Myers was to discuss the matter further with other elements of
Security and advise within the next several days as to what the next
step should be.
2. Considering the possibility that such a request might be.
turned 
down
, the undersigned discussed with Pennington the proce
dures for acquisition of citizenship for Mrs. VAIVADA, and deter-
mined 
that this should be relatively simple. The requirements were:
presence in the 
U.S. (vicinity of Washington) for approximately
forty-five days with some additional time to acquire passport. So
long 
as we have nothing that would make her inadmissable to the U.S.,
the basic requirements would be: ability to speak English and to
pass a relatively simple test based on pamphlet which would be given
to her for study. Security would presumably handle her case when
she arrives in the States.
3. It has occurred to the undersigned that perhaps, if it is
necessary for Mrs. VAIVADA to acquire citizenship, VAIVADA himself
could be brought to the washington vicinity for training purposes
in order to facilitate the visit of his wife, expenses, etc.
would at the same time afford an opportunity to provide VAIVADA
with formal Headquarters or PBPRIME training of which he has
none to date.
This
it later
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That This
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SECRET
NOLAND
201·168881
14-00000
SEGRET
24 September 1956
MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Western Hemisphere Division
SUBJECT
REFERENCE
Proposed Staff Status for Arthur. G. VAIVADA
$ HKH-A-2577, 17 April 1956
1. Referenced dispatch from the field recommends the conversion
of contract agent Arthur G. VAIVADA to staff status, and presents a
good case for such conversion. VAIVADA has served CIA in a contract
capacity since 1949 with a continuous high level of performance; first
in Costa Rica, later in Guatemala and Cuba. He is 34 years old and
was promoted recently to the equivalent of a grade GS-10.
His ex-
pressed career interests lie in continued employment by CIA, more
especially in the area of unofficial cover assignments, for which
he is highly suited.
2. Unfortunately Subject's spouse (since 1945) is a Costa
Rican citizen. Preliminary investigation at Headquarters has revealed
that Subject's conversion to staff status is virtually out of the
question so long as his wife remains an alien. It has also been de-
termined, however, that the wife can acquire U.S. citizenship within
a span of 45 days if she so desires and is willing to come to the
U.S. for that period of time. This would remove the major stumbling
block to acquisition of staff status for VAIVADA.
3. In view of VAIVADA's outstanding record as a contract agent,
his strong overall qualifications and his expressed desire for a ca-
reer with CIA, it is recommended that (a) VAIVADA's wife be encouraged
to seek U.S. citizenship under the terms outlined above (b) VAIVADA
be granted staff status, contingent upon his wife's first becoming
a U.S. citizen, and providing he can meet all other requirements.
C/WH/III has endorsed the recommendation for staff status and a sug-
gestion by C/WH/Admin that BAF-409, a new position currently alloted
to San Jose, be transferred to Habana to be filled by VAIVADA.
4. It is further recommended that WH Division consider bring-
ing VAIVADA to the U.S. for covert training to coincide with his wife's
stay (at Headquarters' convenience). This would facilitate acquisi
tion of citizenship for the wife and at the same time afford VAIVADA
a chance for additional Headquarters training. Subject previously
received covert training at Headquarters from 5 October through 25
November 1953.
SECRET
•B. Helend
B. NOLAND, C/WH/III/Cuba
14-00000
AIR
OLURLI
. Chief of Station, Kabana
Chief, WHD
Administrative
• Arthur 6. TAIVALE
REFERECE -4-1819, 17 August 1956
Một t136
17 SEP 1956
Attached for your information and retention in Station files is a copy
of the latest contrect extension for Arthur C. VAIVA¨A.
Attachment:
1 - as above
12 September 1956
Distribution:
3 - Habana, w/att.
WH/III/Cuba/Chrono
-
✓ - WH/III/Cuba/Subject
1 -
WH/Mailroom
WR/III/Cuba/JbNolaniemcc
1 - RI/DuP
J. C. KING
Chief, AHD
J. C. KING, CHIEF, WHD
SECRET
W. GALBRAITH, C/M/III
201-168881
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ΤΟ
OFFICIAL DISPATCH
Chief of Station, Habana
SECRET.COM
FROM
Chief, D
SUBIECT
GENERAL
SPECIFIC
Operational
arthur C. VAIVADA
DISPATCH NO.
A
(201-166801)
DATE
16 OCT 57 1107
Referencest HRS
DIS-A
1336 (not sent to liebena)
3 September 1957
1. At the time the request was submitted to convirt Subject, from
Contract Agent to Career Agent status, a provisional cobert security clearance
Was granted for that purpose. KUSODA recently advised that a full covert
security clearence had been granted for the way of subject s Principal agent,
under-official cover, in Project AMD CH, in accordance with the providone
set forth in the memorandum of the Chief, KIBAjk, dated 14 February 1949,
entitled "Security and Operational Net
2.
At the same time, PRUDA reusited the following action to be taken:
That full overseas traces and such actual overseas investigation
as is possible be taken on Subject and his wife and her family;
and,
b. That arrangements to mide to have Subject affronted with a
LCHOTTER test as noon as feasible.
3. Headquarters has already initiated the action set forth in Para 2 (6)
requesting full traces and investigation of subject and his wife and her
Iamily in Penama City and San Jose. Todate only San Jose has replied with
ENSA-2938, cops of wich was sent to Habana. Station Habana is requested to
take appropriate sction to cover Subject's and his
activities curing
their residence in Habens, and inform Headquarters of the results.
4. With reference to KUSODA's request for a LCFLUTTER test on Subject,
they have expressed their desire to have Subject tested in the field as
Boon as possible, or as soon as the appropriate arrangements can be medė.
KUÇODA has indicated that they will be happy to assist in arranging this test.
Releasing othcer)
FORM NO. 51-29
JUN 1949
(Coordinating other)
SECRET
CLASSIFICATION
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However, Goodquertere would appreciate receiving the Station's views and
commments on the matter so quickly as possible so that KUSODA may be advised
and can make the necessary planning.
5. The station is reminded that subjects of covart escurity clearances.
are not to represent themselves as, nor are they to be represented as,
employees of KUBARK. Your attention is also called to the fact that a covert
essurity clearance does not constitute complete compliance with the providone
KUBAFE Regulation 10-210. Therefore, if the station should desire at e lator
date to change the states or use of Subject, & request for elecrancs to cover
any proposed change should be submitted to Headquarters.
11 October 1957
Distribution:
3
- Habana
2 - RI
11 - WH/Hailroom
1 WH/III/Cuba/Chrono
1
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Subject
Huck Man Qule
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KH/IIA/Cuba/HONacAULEY/js
J.C.King
1. C. KING
CHIEF, WHD
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Charli ble
J. C. KING, C/
(Releasing officer)
(Coordinating offider)
SECRET
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(R. N.. DAHLOSEN, C/WH/III
(Authenticating officer)
14-00000
SECRET
(When Filled in)
DATE
REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION AND APPROVAL
11 September 1957
PROJECT
TO:
CI/Operational Approval and Support
Division
FROM:
(Division)
WH/BR-3/Cuba
SUBJECT
CI/OA FILE NO.
TRUE NAME
SO FILE NO.
CRYPTONYM OR PSEUDONYM
Arthur G. VAIVADA (So.)
TYPE OF AGENT OR EMPLOYEE
Career agent
C-25507
USE OF AGENT OR EMPLOYEE (Full details)
It is requested that Subject's OA be amended to allow the Station to use
him as a contact between the Case Officer and Project AMOURETTE-8, and other PP
assets at the Station's discretion, on a temporary basis until a permanent PP staff
agent can be assigned to these duties. This temporary assignement will not interfere
with Subject's regular FI duties.
Basis of the request: FAVA-016 (IN48405)
PROVISIONAL APPROVAL
OPERATIONAL APPROVAL
GOVERNMENT NAME CHECK
TYPE ACTION REQUESTED
PROVISIONAL COVERT SECURITY APPROVAL.
COVERT SECURITY APPROVAL
PROPRIETARY APPROVAL
☑OTHER: amendment of O
PRO " VILL BE FORWARDED WHEN RECEIVED
GREEN LIST CHECK HAS BEEN INITIATED 5
SPECIAL INCUTRY (SO Field investigation)
PRO AND GREEN LIST STATUS
PRO
OR EQUIVALENT. IS ATTACHED IN TWD COPIES
PRO " IS ATTACHED. IF
OBTAINABLE
REVEAL NO INFORMATION OF VALUE
REVEAL
INFORMATION AS ATTACHED
FIELD TRACES
WILL BE FORWARDED WHEN RECEIVED
NOT INITIATED. NOT EXPECTED TO POSSESS TELEVANT
SUGGESTED INVESTIGATIVE COVER
"..
INFO
ACADEMIC
OTHER:
GOVERNMENT
[COMMERCIAL
RI TRACES
RECORD
NO RECORD
RECORD
INDICATE SPECIAL LIMITATIONS ON INVESTIGATION DR SPECIAL COVERAGE DESIRED
Σ AWARE
ENABARE OF CIA INTEREST
IS
AWADE
SUBJECT
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
WH/III - Willard Galbraith, Chief
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FROM:
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SUBJECT:
CROZIER, Ross Lester
1.
Your request dated_
26 Feb 56
for approval
to use the Subject has been processed by the Office of Security.
2. The results of this action are transmitted herewith.
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_Chief, CI/OA
Deputy Director of Security (Investigations and Support)
C-25507
#112569
1. Reference is made to your memorandum dated 28 Feb.uary
1957 wherein a covert security approval was requested to enable
the Subject's conversion from contract agent to career agent
status for use as principal agent for Project ANFRANC in
Cuba under nasofficial cover. Reference is also made to our
memorandum of 2 April 1957 in which a provisional covert
security clearance was granted for the above use.
2. In accordance with the provisions set forth in the
Director's Honorandum of 14 February 1949 entitled, "Security
and Operational Clearances," a covert security clearance is
granted for the use of the Subject, as described in your request
as set forth in paragraph 1, above.
3. This clearance is contingent upon the following:
a. The receipt by this office of full overseas
traces and such actual overseas investigation as is
possible on Subject and on his wife and her family.
b. that Subject be afforded a tolygraph inter-
rogation as soon as possible and that the vertatum
results be promptly furnished to this office. The
Office of Security will be happy to assist in
arranging this interrogation.
4. Subjects of covert security clearances are not to represent
themselves as, nor are they to be represented as, employees of
CIA.
5. Your attention is called to the fact that a covert security
clearance does not constitute complete compliance with the
provisions of CIA Regulation 10-210. Therefore, if you should
desire at a later date to change the status or use of this
individual, a request for clearance to cover any proposed change
should be submitted to this office.
SECRET
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6. This clearance becans invalid in the event the Subject's
services are not utilized within 60 days of the date of this
memorandum,
FOR THE DIRECTOR OF SECURITY:
SECRET
Robert H. Cunningham
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3 JUL 1057
Chief, CI/OA
Deputy Director of Security (Investigations and Support)
C-25507
#112569
1. Concurrent with this memorandum a covert security
clearance is being issued to enable the Subject's conversion fran
contract agent to career agent for use as principal agent for
Project AMPODARCH in Cuba under non-official cover.
2. This is to advise that information has been received
from a confidential source of the Office of Security concerning
Argentina CORDERO Calderon and her sister, Counsuelo, who are
believed to be the Subject's wife and sister-in-law respectively.
According to a December 1944 report, the above individuals were
described as Costa Rican citizens then in Paname under
suspicion and members of the Russian Ballet team of Pedro and
Lidia CHUPUNE. Argentina is known to speak and understand
German. She was formerly married to Pedro MARZAL, reportedly
a German national and formerly on both British and U. S.
Proclaimed List. She is reliably reported to have made pro-
German remarks and is pro-German in her sympathies. It was
further reported that both of the above individuals have at
times attempted to secure information from members of the
American Armed Forces.
3. In view of the above information, it is requested that
current overseas traces and investigation be conducted on the
Subject as well as on his wife and sister-in-law, Counsuelo,
and other members of his wife's immediate family and that the
results thereof be furnished this office.
4. The covert security clearance which is being issued
in this case is made contingent upon the faovrable results of
the requested overseas traces and investigation.
FOR THE DIRECTOR OF SECURITY:
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This durs is the property of the Security Office and should be returned Robert il. Cunningham
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to CIA Sus ces directly conced. This meant be seproduced
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Contract Forsonnel Division
SUBJECT:
Arthur G. VAIVADA (Ps.)
20 June 1957
1. Subject's contract dated 1 August 1954 was amended to provide him
with an additional compensation to cover quarters allowance for his family
in Costa Rica from 21 February 1957, when he and his family were ordered
to leave Habana for operational security reasons; and to cover the period
Subject was on TUI for training purposes at Headquarters.
2. Jubject returned to Pabana with his wife on 14 May 1957, to resuse
his duties as Principal Agent of Project ANTHODARCH. His children joined
him in Habana from Costa Rica on 21 May 1957.
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3. It is requested that Subject's Habana allowances, as set forth in
his contract dated 1 August 1954, and subsequently amended, to reinstated
for the period 14 to 31 May 1957. His new contract converting him to Career
Agent status was effective on 1 June 1957.
J. C. KINO
Chief, Western Hemisphere Division
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FROM : Chief of Station, Hal
SUBJECT: GENERAL- Operational
D. ATCH NO.
HIH-&-3675
201-032723
CLASSIFICATION-
DATE: 13 June 1957
SPECIFIC Arthur G. VAIVADA
Reference: HKH-W-2268, 22 May 1957
1. Forwarded under separate cover is a copy of a Meme on Cover Status.
prepared by Subject as requested by Headquarters, outlining his estimate
of the situation and including a draft statement for Headquarters' use in
preparing the directive his cover firm will transmit to him.
2. Subject's Memo and outline appear adequate in the opinion of the
Station; therefore Headquarters can proceed to prepare appropriate business
letterheads and cards (described in paragraph 2 of the reference) and mail
them to Subject.
Names R. Palinger.
Attachment:
1
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Memo on Cover Status (single copy) U/S/C
Distribution:
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La Habana, Cuba
June 10, 1957
Memo on Cover Status Arthur G. Vaivada
1. Enclosed herewith is the outline of an idea in keeping with the
nature of this notional cover plan of a temporary nature. Careful
consideration has been given to a number of ideas, all of which were
rejected because possible local conflicts. This idea is still general
enough (and I hope convincing) to leave opportunity for changes and/or
improvement at Headquarters. The idea, and the terminology, was
gleaned from the pages of "Investment in Cuba", a July 1956 study
published by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
2. As I understand this cover arrangement, the PSI should mail me
a directive somewhat along the lines of the enclosed information. This
should "hold us" for a couple of months, with possibly some queries from
me occasionally. Then when our operational picture requires investigation
in some particular field, PSI can be notified through the Station to
request a survey or poll in that field..
3. On the basis of the enclosed "directive" (plus stationary and
allied materials) I can consult a local lawyer as to the registration
of this "Agency" and then advise PSI as to the legal requirement.
SECRET
Arthur G. Vaivada
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1. Public Surveys Institute of Dallas, Texas, has placed a US
representative in Cuba for the purpose of conducting public surveys,
by polling, which will provide the home office with the requisite
data for periodic market analyses. These periodic reports will be
made available upon subscription to US investment and/or distribution
agencies, and will contain comprehensive studies of market potentials
and limitations, including the role of government as affected by
current political developments.
2. PSI of Dallas will first compile reports of broad scope, from
which subscribers may select their fields of special interest and place
thier orders accordingly. These initial reports will cover such
factors as:
a) The three P's
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Population and Purchasing Power.
b) Productive Opportunities.
c) Improved Distribution Patterns.
d) Factors Affecting Demand.
e) A Study of Marketing Areas.
f) General Estimate of the Economic Situation.
3. The PSI representative will not require an office installation
or local employees during the initial studies, but will prepare these
at his residence until special requests are forthcoming from subscribers.
At that time, all materials and installations as well as employment.
will be of temporary contractual nature, entirely dependent upon the
scope of the survey.
Arthur G. Vaivada
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Chief, WH/3/FI"
ATTN : Mr. James B. Holand
FROM :
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SUBJECT:
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
DATE: 10 June 1957
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 25 March 1957 through
7 May 1957. The original Training Request form dated 4 December
1956 reveals the following information concerning his background,
experience and proposed assignment:
"VAIVADA is thirty-four years of age, married and a U.S.
citizen by birth. He attended high school in De Kalb,
Illinois and entered the U.S. Army in 1940, later trans-
ferring to the U.S. Air Force. The trainee served as an
operations and intelligence specialist, first in the
China/Burma theatre and later in Panama. He, was discharged
from 
the service in 1945. Following his discharge, VAIVADA
worked for a short period as a laboratory technician in
the Sterling Silica-Gel Corporation, Illinois and then
returned to the Panama Canal Zone to work as a stevedor
and a labor foreman. He reenlisted in the U.S. Air Force
in April 1946 and was honorably discharged in 1949. On
1 June 1949, VAIVADA became a contract agent for this
Agency. He served in this capacity in Costa Rica,
handling a high level penetration of the Communist Party
until 1953. In July 1954, the trainee became principal
agent of Project AMPHODARCH. He has been operating under
a student cover, working for his A.B. degree at the
University of Havana. It is planned that VAIVADA will
return to Havana, Cuba under cover of a representative
of 
a well known U.S. polling agency. He will perform
the duties 
of principal agent, handling a large net of
sub-agent informants in Cuban university youth circles
to provide coverage of Communist, leftist, revolutionary
and other political activities among these groups.
"
2. The instructors who participated in VAIVADA's training
indicate that his overall performance was above average.
He is
a highly intelligent, practical and realistic young man possessing
excellent 
judgment and common sense. His motivation is strong
and his interest in 
clandestine activity as a profession appears
to be 
genuine. VAIVADA should continue to develop as a skilled
and competent agent
.
SERAT
The official to whom this report is entrusted. Is per-
sonally responsible for it. Although he may, within
his discretion. Now it to other members of his staff.
the report should never be shown to the student
whom it concerns
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3. For the purposes of the record, it should be noted that
VAIVADA received prior Covert Training during October and November
1953. 
The present training, was more in the nature of a refresher.
4. VAIVADA received instruction in the subjects set forth
on the attached Training Evaluation Reports. In addition, certain
supplementary reading, discussion material, case histories,
books, films and "live "problems were also covered.
5. His training was conducted by Mr. Pisanko known as
"lank" and Mr. Toth known as "Frank." Their Training Evaluation
Reports are attached.
Attachments: 2
a.J. Schermerhorn
AUGUSTUS F. SCHERMEREOPH
SECRET
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sonally romansible for Though he mor, within
his da
how to offer members of his staff,
the report should never be shown to the student
whom it concerns.
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DATE (Day, north, year)
TRAINING EVALUATION REPORT.
NAME OF STUDENT (Pseudonym)
VAIVADA, Arthur G.
"VICKS"
TRAINING ALIAS
9 May 1957
PERIOD COVERED
25 March to 10 April 57
and
26 April to 7 May 1957
SUPERIOR
EXCELLENT
SATISFACTORY
POOR
FAILURE
RATING DEFINITIONS
An extremely outstanding performance.
An outstanding performance, above average.
Requirements met without distinction.
A deficient performance, below average.
An extremely deficient performance.
TRAINING SUBJECTS
SUPERIOR
RATINGS
EXCELLENT
ATISFACTORY
PODR
FAILURE
1.
2.
Cover
3.
Security
Observation & Description
X
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Interviewing
5.
Interrogation
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Surveillance
X
7.
Telephones & Mikes (Theory)
X
8.
Ceneral CI Methods
X
9.
Contacting
10.
Intrafield Communications
11.
Recruiting of Agents
12.
Training of Agents
13.
14.
15.
16.
CE Operations
17.
18.
Soviet IS
19.
Agent Management & Control
Double Agent Management & Control
Reporting
Communist Theory
Psychological Warfare.
☑
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X
☑
X
✗
20.
Political Warfare
21.
Economic Warfare
22.
Sabotage
23.
Counter-sabotage
24. Resistance Force Activities
Guerrilla Warfare
25.
26.
Evasion & Escape
27.
Weapons
28.
Demolitions
29.
Special Devices
R&D
.30.
Air Reception
31.
Sea Reception
32.
Map Reading
33.
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.
7.
Resourcefulness and independence of judgment
Tactfulness and sense of discretion
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Imagination and creativeness
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Amenability to constructive criticism
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Attention to necessary details
13.
Observant and careful in the collection of facts
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14.
Political sophistication and awareness
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15.
Interest and enthusiasm for proposed assignment
X
16.
Motivation for clandestine activities
X
17.
Ability to relate theory to practice
18.
19.
20.
STUDENT'S COMPARATIVE EVALUATION TO
OTHERS TRAINED FOR IDENTICAL OR
ABOVE
AVERAGE
AVERAGE
BELO
AVERAGE
SIMILAR ASSIGNMENT
INSTRUCTOR'S COMMENTS
He was
VAIVADA is a reliable, stable individual possessing a quick, alert mind.
mature, serious and purposeful in his approach to training. His interest and atten-
tion remained at a high level throughout the instruction. In general, VAIVADA has
the background and the desire to perform in a professional manner. The trainee
possesses the ability to apply himself completely. He recognizes his shortcomings
and was completely amenable to constructive criticism. VAIVADA zealously tries
to find solutions to pertinent questions and problems. He analyzes facts and details
thoroughly. He wants to know his job and, in any given situation, tries to learn as
much as possible.
Π
He
During the training, VAIVADA showed no signs of restlessness with the more
routine aspects of clandestine activity. He is practical minded, adept, serious,
willing to "dig in and do the grubbing.' The trainee learns quickly and shows
excellent promise for progressive improvement within the field of covert work.
carries out instructions and assignments in an efficient manner. VAIVADA possesses
a calm, tenacious attitude. It is felt that he will develop steadily as a skilled
and competent operator. He should become an increasingly valuable asset to this
organization. His overall performance was above average.
INSTRUCTOR
1/6/ HENRY J. PISANKO
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TRAINING EVALUATION REPORT
NAME OF STUDENT (Paeudonym)
VAIVADA, Arthur G.
TRAINING ALIAS
"VICKS"
DATE (Day, month, year)
26 April 1957
PERIOD COVERED
11 April 1957
through
25 April 1957
RATINGS
SUFERIOR
EXCELLENT
SATISFACTORY
POOR
FAILURE
RATING DEFINITIONS
An extremely outstanding performance.
An outstanding performance, above average.
Requirements met without distinction.
A deficient performance, below average.
An extremely deficient. performance.
TRAINING SUBJECTS
1.
2.
*3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Security
Cover
Observation & Description
Interviewing
Interrogation
Surveillance
Telephones & Mikes (Theory)
General CI Methods
9.
Contacting
10.
Intrafield Communications
11.
Recruiting of Agents
12.
Training of Agents
13.
Agent Management & Control
14.
15.
15.
17.
18.
Soviet IS.
19.
Double Agent Management & Control
Reporting
CE Operations
Communist Theory
Psychological Warfare
20. Political Warfare
21.
Economic Warfare
22.
Sabotage
23.
24.
25.
Counter-sabotage
Resistance Force Activities
Guerrilla Warfare
26.
Evasion & Escape
27.
Weapons
28.
Demolitions
29.
SUPERIOR
EXCELLENT
SATISFACTORY
✗
POON
✗
x
☑
FAILURE
Special Devices (R&D)
30. Air Reception
31.
Sea Reception
32.
Map Reading
33.
34.
35.
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AVERAGE
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XX
1.
Security consciousness
✗
2.
3.
Ability to work with and get along with others
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.
12.
Amenability to constructive criticism
Attention to necessary details
13. Observant and careful in the collection of facts
Political sophistication and awareness
Interest and enthusiasm for proposed assignment
Motivation for clandestine activities
14.
15.
16.
17.
Ability to relate theory to practice
XXX
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18.
19.
20.
STUDENT'S COMPARATIVE EVALUATION TO
OTHERS TRAINED FOR IDENTICAL OR
SIMILAR ASSIGNMENT
ABOVE
AVERAGE
AVERAGE
BELCE
AVERAGE
INSTRUCTOR'S COMMENTS
Arthur G. VAIVADA impressed this instructor most favorably. The trainee is
highly intelligent, practical and realistic. He possesses excellent judgment and
common sense. VAIVADA is mature, well-balanced, resourceful and positive. He
appears to be open-minded and objective, possessing a questioning mind and a strong
sense of curiosity. VAIVADA approached training with a strong desire to add to his
knowledge and to refine his own methods and techniques. He was highly receptive and
amenable to constructive criticism. The trainee has a feeling for detail and is
observant and careful in the collection of facts. It was necessary for VAIVADA
to spend considerable time on administrative matters during the training. However,
he completed all outside assignments punctually and completely.
:
VAIVADA's performance was excellent. He is above average in every aspect.
His motivation is strong and his interest in clandestine activity as a profession
appears to be genuine. If properly supervised, he should be a valuable asset to
this organization. The trainee appears to be industrious, possessing initiative
with leadership qualities.
INSTRUCTOR
SECRET
/s/ FRANK A. TOTH
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Project AMPHODARCH
WH
Mr. Arthur C. Vaivada
Dear Mr. Vaivada:
Reference in made to your contract with the United States Government,
as represented by the Contracting Officer, effective 1 June 1957.
Effective 1 June 1957, said contract is amended by adding after sub-
paragraph (b) of Faragraph four (4), entitled "Allowances," the following:
"(c) You will be entitled to an educational allowance in
conformance with and at the rates prescribed in applicable
Government regulations."
All other terms and conditions of the contract remain in full force and
effect.
APPROVED:
اور
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
BY
15/
Contracting Officer
Fuld informal,
Hmmw 6448
201-16885l
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1113-A-3640
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Chief, WHD
Chief of Station, Habana
Operational
Arthur C. VAIVADA
29 May 1957
Reference: HKH-W-2268, dated 22 May 1957
1. Subject and his wife arrived in Habana on 14 May 1957 and have taken
permanent quarters here; their children rejoined them the following weekend.
2. As outlined in the reference, and after conversation with VAIVADA
himself, the national polling cover arrangement set up for the approsinate
three-month trial period appears adequate. At present Subject and the case
officer are engaged in working out a suitable area or areas for his polling
activities and will shortly notify Headquarters of the results.
3. There is being forwarded as a separate cover attachment an administrative
memorandum from Subject, informing Headquarters that he established a tank
account in Miami, Florida, and his wishes respecting amounts of his salary and
allowances to be deposited there following 1 June 1957. Subject's initial
opening deposit in the Miami bank account was in the amount of $20.00; the
"copy of check with true name and present balance" mentioned in the attached
Remorandum is being retained in Station files. It is requested that the Station
be notified by cable of the amount of total salary and allowances to be paid
direct to Subject each month in the field after 1 June.
James R. Palinger
Attachments
1 - Administrative memorandum (single copy under separate cover)
3 - Self addressed bank envelopes U/S/C
Distribution:
3 - Washington W/att U/S/C
2 -
Files W/O Att
28 May 1957
RP/min
SECRET
COPY
301-165851
1
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TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
SECRET
الم
22 May 1957
XAAZ 16934
Colonel J. Caldwell King,
Chief, WH Division
Attention: WH/Cuba
Chief, CI/ICD
LM by pos
◉General: CP Penetration Program
Specific: Informal discussion with Ross Lester Crozier,
9 May 1957, re his interest in, and availability
for recruitment approaches in various Latin
American countries.
On 9 May 1957, Mr. Paul J. Burke, Deputy Chief, CI/ICD, held
Subject discussion with Mr. Crozier, whom he met outside of official
quarters through the cooperation of Mr. Hugh MacAuley, WH/Cuba.
2. Mr. Crozier has a fine record in CP penetration work. He did an
outstanding job in handling the HUMANOID-3 operation in Costa Rica over
an extended period, and he has worked hard in the CP penetration program
in Cuba since his arrival there.
3. It is believed that he would be an effective recruiter in various
countries in Latin America.
"
4. He stated that he was keenly interested in, and would like to
engage in, such operations, and would welcome being asked to hit a
well-chosen target in any (Spanish-speaking) Latin American country.
5. Mr. Crozier stated that he expects to return to Cuba shortly.
If, after three months, there is no indication that his security has been
adversely affected by the recent assassination of one of his agents, he
expects to be there about a year.
SECRET
per CSR 43-23
CS COPY
201-168881
14-00000
I
SECRET
6. It is recommended that WH Division give consideration to
employing Mr. Crozier as a recruiter when worthwhile recruitment-
in-place CP targets are developed, or otherwise arise, in various
Latin American countries. It is again made clear for the record
that the foregoing discussion was informal and without commitment
on either side.
cc: WH/CP (L. Sloan)
SERRET
201-168881

14-00000
AIR
VIA
(Specify Aur or Sea Pouch)
OFFICIAL DISPATCH
HIGH-H-2263
DISPATCH NO.
CLASSIFICATION
ΤΟ
Chief of Station, Kabasa
DATE
22 May 57 11 142
FROM
Chief, UND
GENERAL
SUBJECT
SPECIFIC
Operational
Arthur G. VAIVADA
References: HAVA-691, 25 April 1957
EAVA-911, 7 May 1957
DIR-16502, 10 Why 1957
1. Attached for your retention is a copy of subject's now contract
converting his status from that of Contract Agent 15-10 to Career Agent
C3-11, 
to become effective 1 June 1957. Has attached is a copy of an
cuandment to his current contract, providing for the payment of storage
of his household 
effects in Kabana and quarters allowances for his fartly
in San Jose, 
Costa Rica, for the period Subject was absent from his post.
Subject 
road and signed the originale of both the amendment and nay con
tract while at 
Headquarters.
2. Defore Subject departed fox the field, he was interviewed three
times by one of the Beadquarters staffs concerning his cover, and arrange-
ments were made to fulfill 
the station's requirement for his return. How-
over
, since the polling cover originally planned for Subject could not be
arranged at this time, a national" polling cover, adequately backstopped
by a business mixing 
address and telephone number (being submitted under
separate cover as Mentity 4) und arranged as the alternative. Since
Subject is returning 
to his port on a test basis, Readquarters feels that
this 
notional cover is better than a more permanent arrangement would be;
at least until it is 
more certain that Subject's stay will be permanent,
thus 
avoiding any peasible embarrassment vis-a-vis the employer company in
the event Subject 
is forced to leave the country shortly after arrival.
Purthermore
, this notional cover will allow Subject almost complete free-
da to pursue his other activity with very little time and effort necessary
to maintain 
his cover. Appropriate business letterheads and cards to imple-
ment Subject's cover 
will be peughed to the Station as sev ãë ŝubject is
able to survey the area and notify Headquarters of the type of polling activ
ity 
he plans to use. He was instructed to salect a polling activity not
Releasing officer)
(Coordinating officer)
(Authan affid
FORM NO. 51-29
SUB 1949
SECRET
CLASSIFICATION
o may 5.7
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دن
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Stonet
HA-4-2268
Page Two
presently covered by another agency, so as to minimize the possibility of
instigating inquiries about his employer by the competitors in the area.
Should Subject remain at his post, and it is hoped he will, the cover
originally planned can be armaged later if Subject or the Station feels
that the present cover is not adequate enough ; or, on the other hand, ho
can continue to use the present arrangement.
3. With respect to the payment of his salary and allowances, Subject
was instructed to open a tank account here before he returned to the field.
Headquarters requests he subait the name of the back and the amount of his
salary and allowances (preferably in round figures) he wishes to be paid
by the Station. The balance will be paid monthly to his bank by Headquar
tero. Headquarters requires that this arrangement be set up to simplify
and expedite his payments in the event of any changes in salary or allow
esses. Subject said he would give the information to the Station for
transmittal to Headquarters.
4. It is regretted that Subject's wife mar not able to become na-
turalized at this time, since the entered this country on a temporary
visitor's visa, and it would have taken too long to change her status to
that of a permanent resident and become naturalized. Since the conversion
of Subject's status to that of a Career Agent was not affected by his wife's
citizenship, it was suggested to Subject that he plan to have his wife
become a citizen when he returns to this country in two years upon becoming a
eligible for statutory hono leave.
5. Subject still has an outstanding travel voucher being processed
at Headquarters, and the Station will be notified as soon as it is con-
pleted. Subject has been paid in full for his salary and allowances for
the month of April 1957.
16 May 1957
Attachments:
Copy of Contract
Copy of Contract Amendment'
Identity A under Sep. Cover Attach.
Distribution:
3 Habana w/attach.
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^ - RI w/o attach.
1 - WH/Mailroom w/o attach.
1 - WH/III/Cuba/Chrono w/o attach.
1
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Subject w/attach.
Обманай
J. C. KING. GAD
(Releasing Officer)
(Coordinating Officer)
SEGRET
Jading
C. KING
Chief,
WH/III/Cuba/HO.acAuley/1
Mirthank
W. CALEFAITH, C/WH/III
(Authenticating Officer
IN COPY
201-168881
14-00000
IDENTITY A:
IN COPY
SECRET
Separate Cover Attachment to:
HII-W-2268
Public Surveys Institute
532 Union Fidelity Life Building
1511 Bryon Street
Dallas, Texas
Telephone: Riverside 1-3674
Contact: Mr. Albert E. JOHESON
Distribution:
1
-
-
Habana
RI
Cuba/Chrono
SECRET
NJ 0857
201-168881
14-00000
SECRET
Mr. Arthur C. 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 14 May 1957, said contract, as amended, is further amended
by deleting in its entirety Faragraph 1(b) and substituting in lieu thereof
the following:
"I(b) Additional compensation calculated at the rate of
$5135 per annum.
1
All other terms and conditions of the original contract, as amended,
remain in full force and effect.
APPROVED:
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
BY
Contracting Officer
14-00000
Date: M-1957
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
said contract, as amended, is hereby
terminated by mutual consent of the parties thereto and in lieu thereof the
following agreement is 
substituted:
The United States Government, as represented by the Contracting Officer,
hereby 
contracts with you for 
your services as a Career Agent under the
following terms and conditione:
1. Status. By virtue of your relationship with the United States Govern-
ment 
in the performance 
of services under this agreement your legal status
is that of a Government 
employee under contract.
only to the rights, privileges and benefits stipulated herein. It is understood
As such, you are entitled
that you will act under cover 
suitable to disguise your relationship to the
Government, but you will 
be subject to administrative and operational direct-
ions and control by the 
Government at all times.
2. Compensation. In full consideration for your services as a Career
Agent
, you will be 
compensated at the rate of $6390 per annum, GS-11. In
addition, you will be entitled 
to within-grade promotions in a manner similar
to the procedures prescribed 
for Government staff employees. In the event.
that the salary level of your 
indicated grade is altered by Federal legislation
and adopted by the Government
, the compensation authorized under this
contract shall be 
altered accordingly. Payments will be made hereunder as
directed by you in writing in a 
manner acceptable to the Government.
:
3. Taxes. (a) In the event taxes are not withheld by your cover facility
or in 
the event your cover 
facility withholds taxes on only part of the compen
sation due you hereunder, 
the Government, in view of security considerations
involved, will withhold Federal 
income taxes from all or the remainder of
taxable monies due 
you under this contract in an amount equivalent to the
United States income 
tax withholding schedule based upon your taxable income
under this agreement and 
present exemption(s). Sums so withheld by
the Government will be paid over to 
the Internal Revenue Service. No Form
W-2 will be issued you 
by the Government and you will be instructed as to the
method to be followed in 
making timely filing of returns, estimates and pay-
ments in order to preserve 
security. .
(b) If for cover considerations your tax payments exceed your
true tax liability 
under this 
agreement, the Government will make appropriate
relinbursements in conformance 
with applicable policies and procedures.
4. Allowances. (a)…….You will be entitled to living quarters allowances in
conformance 
with and 
at the rates prescribed in the Standardized Regulations,
(Government Civilians, Foreign Areas).
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(b) In addition to the above payments, you will be entitled
to an equalization allowance calculated at the rate of $2180 per annum. This
allowance is in lieu of any present or future standardized post allowance
established for your present permanent post of duty overseas, but is subject
to the entitlement provisions applicable to standardised post allowances. It
to understood and agreed that this allowance is predicated upon the compara-
tive cost of living between Washington, D. C., and your overseas post, your
ancíficial cover. family statue and basic compensation. Consequently, this
allowance may be unilaterally adjusted or discontinued by the Government
whenever warranted by a change in any of these factors. No accounting will
be required for this allowance.
:
5.
Travel. You will be advanced or reimbursed funds for the following
travel and transportation expenses:
(a) For you alone for authorized operational travel. In addition,
you will be entitled to reimbursement in accordance with standardized
Government rates for the authorized official use of your private auto-
mobile..
(b) Upon the satisfactory completion of each two (2) years of
successful overseas service under this contract, you will be entitled to
home leave travel expenses for you and your dependents from your perma-
ment post of duty overseas to your place of recorded residence in the
United States and return travel expenses to your permanent post of duty
overseas; provided, however, that you have fulfilled any other require-
ments relating to home leave which are applicable to Government staff
employees.
(c) Upon the successful completion of your services under this
agreement, for you, your dependents, your household effects and your
privato automobile from your permanent post of assignment overseas to
your place of residence in the United States.
You will be entitled to per diem in lieu of subsistence in the course of all
travel performed hereunder and, when authorized, for you alone while on
temporary duty away from your permanent post of assignment. 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 applicable Government regulations.
6. Operational Expenses. You will be advanced or reimbursed funds for
Recessary operational experses includigg, but not limited to. entertainment
and the purchase of information, as specifically approved by the Government.
Such funds will be subject to accounting in compliance with Government regu-
lations.
7. Repayment. It is recognized that your failure to account for or refund
any monies advanced you hereunder shall entitle the Government to withhold
the total amount of such indebtedness or any portion thereof from any monies
due you under the terms of this contract in such manner as it deems approp-
SEGREL
14-00000
8. 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 heire, or legal representatives under this
paragraph will be processed by the Government in accordance with its proced-
ures in such manner as not to impair security.
(b) You will be entitled to continuance of pay and allowances
in a manner similar to that set forth in the Missing Persone Act (50 U.S. C. A.,
App. 1001-1015).
(c) You will be entitled to sick and annual leave equal to and
subject to the same rules and regulations applicable to Government staff
employees. Such annual leave may only be taken at times and places approved
in advance by appropriate representatives of the Government. All accrued
but unused leave earned under your contract with the United States Government
effective 1 August 1954, as amended, will be transferred to your leave account
under this agreement in conformance with established crediting procedures.
(d) From the compensation paid you pursuant to this con-
tract, there shall be deducted the appropriate rate percentage (presently
6 1/2%) for deposit and eventual crediting to the Civil Service Retirement
Fund. If the conditions of your cover warract or require that you make con-
tributions to the Social Security fund, such contributions shall be at your
expense.
9. 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.
10. Offset. Any and all compensation, allowances or other benefits
(including benefits in kind) received from or through your cover activities
will be used to offset amounts due you under this contract and will reduce
accordingly the Government's direct payment obligation hereunder. Sums so
offset are payment by the Government under this contract and for purposes of
Federal income taxation. You will report every six (6) months during the
term of this agreement all benefits received from or through your cover
(activities and, if such benefits exceed those due you under this contract, the
report will be accompanied by said excess amount, which you hereby agree
is the sole property of the Government. Failure to submit timely reports and,
as appropriate, excess payments, may result in suspension of any paymenis
due you hereunder. As an alternative to the above, the Government may`at
any time exercise its basic right to require payinent over to it of the emolu-
ments received by you from or through your cover activities which would
otherwise be offset as described above. In such cases the Government will
pay directly to you the emoluments called for by this contract.
11. Execution of Documents. If, in the performance of services under
this contract, 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 t the Government to evidence this relationship.
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12. Secrecy... You will be required to keep forever_secret this contract
end-all information which you may obtain by reason hereof (unless released
in writing by the Government from such obligation), with full knowledge that
violation of such secrecy may subject you to criminal prosecution under the
Espionage Laws, dated 25 June 1943, as amended, and other applicable laws
and regulations.
13. Instructions. Instructions received by you from the Government 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.
14. Unauthorized Commitments. No promises or commitments pertaining
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.
JUN 1957
15. Term. This contract is effective as of
and shall continue thereafter for an indefinite period unless sconer terminated.
either:
(a) By ninety (90) days' actual notice by either party hereth, or
(b) Withour prior notice by the Government, 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.
In the event of voluntary termination on your part or termination for cause by
(the Government you will not be entitled to the travel expenses set forth in
paragraph five (5)(c) supra. Termination of this agreement will not release
you from the obligations of any security cath you may be required to take.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
ACCEPTED:
Arthur G. Vaivada
WITNESS:
APPROVED:
SECRET
BY
. Contracting Officer
14-00000
MEMORANDUM FOR THE FILER
10-1957
SUBJECT: Arthur G. VAIVADA
1. On this date the undersigned had a final meeting with Subject, at
:
which time Subject was given a copy of his new contract to read and to
acknowledge by signature the original copy. Subject had no questions
concerning this document.
2. Hr. Biladou of Cover Division, was also present during the first part
of this meeting, to advise Subject of the correct address of the cover
firm he was to use as reference:
Public Surveys Institute
532 Union Fidelity Life Bldg.,
1511 Bryon Street,
Dallas, Texas
Phone: Riverside-1-3674
Mr. Albert E. JOHNSON
. The address will give Subject the necessary backstopping in the event
of any inquiries that might arise in the field concerning his employment.
Subject was asked to main survey the field upon his arrival in Habana
polling
and submit his views on the best type of/activity for him, so that the
proper business letterheads could be printed and sent down to him. He was
are to
also promised that he will receive business cards. These items be
pouched to him through Station channels.
4.. Biladou also stated that he was preparing a memorandum concerning
Subject's cover to be sent down to the station for Subject's acknowledgement
and signature. This document will be coordinated with the Cuba Desk.
5. Subject was also paid his salary and allowances for the month of April 1957
in the amount of $639.72, for which he signed a receipt. 201-168881
14-00000
Subject was also instructed to open a bank account in Miami, Fla., so the
Finance Division will be in a position to make payment adjustments without
delay. Subject was instructed to advise Hqs as to the amount of allotment
to be paid him by the station preferably in a round figure.
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14-00000
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H. O. MAC AULEY
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EXT
DATE
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WH 5
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RED CABLE SECT.
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FI/OPS 2, FI/RI 2, OP 2, S/C 2
☑
ROUTINE
TO
HAVA
INFO
REF: HAVA-891 (IN 35508)
HAVA-911 (IN 40651)
VAIVADA ETA 15 MAY. POLLING COVER PROVIDED
Солиажей
J. C. KING, C/WHD
END OF MESSAGE
CITE DIR
PRIORITY
THEBALS
OPERATIONAL
IMMEDIATE
INITIALS
OUT54289
16802
10 may 57
201-168881
In Galharth
H. GALBRAITH, C/WH/III
1
AUTHENTICATING OFFICEE
Copy No.
COORDINATING OFFICERS
SECRET
ING OFFICER
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO MAKE A COPY OF THIS MESSAGE
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378
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DATE 7 MAY 57
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FROM
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DIR
RE: HKHA 3583
INFO
CUTOUT AMANTELOPE BEGINS MONTHS LEAVE PBPRIME 24 MAY.
DESIRABLE VAIVADA RETURN PRIOR THAT DATE. 071945Z.
END OF MESSAGE
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SECRET
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ABSTRACT EX
BATE 04 1957
Hmay 57
201-16818
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO MAKE A COPY OF THIS MESSAGE
Copy No.
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14-00000
8:35310
STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum
SECRET
°
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
ΤΟ
:
SCO (Mr. Lustacher)
DATE: 1 May 1957
PROM
:
Special Support Staff, Medical Staff
SUBJECT: Arthur G. VAIVADA (p)
Subject has been evaluated by the Medical Staff and found qualified
for proposed PCS oversees assignment.
Vancent and
Vincent J. Ford
Administrative Officer
MS/YJF:elp
Distributions
Orig
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WH/3 (Moland)
1-
SECRET
J01-168881.
14-00000
SECRET
Сива
30 April 1957
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: Vaivada
1. During the morning of 30 April Mr. Millard of Cover tele-
phoned regarding Subject, citing IN 35508. Mr. Millard said that
he would be meeting with Vaivada at 1600 hours today and proposed
providing him with a temporary rather than permanent cover with
the new cover company which was being contemplated for long-range
development. Mr. Millard's reasoning was that he did not wish
to place Vaivada under the new company with the chance that the
trial period approved for the Station might cause Vaivada to be
pulled out from that cover in short order. Mr. Millard said that
the temporary cover he intended offering Vaivada would be adequate.
2. I concurred with the above proposal.
G
W. GALBRAITH
C/WH/IIIA
SECRET
201-168881
14-00000
FROM:
ACTION.
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SECRET
ROUTING AND RECORD SHEET
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Date Received SA
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Each comment should be numbered to correspond with number in To column.
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Officer designations should be used in To column.
Each officer should initial (check mark insufficient) before further routing
Action desired or action taken should be indicated in Comments column.
Routing sheet should always be returned to registry.
For officer designations see separate sheet
FR51-19
JAN 1947
SECRET
2.5 April 57
2-01-168181
:
14-00000
DATE
426 JM/JB/BJ
24 APRIL 1957
426
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FROM .
HAVANA
ACTION:
WH 5
RECID CABLE SECT.
ROUTINE
INFO
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CI, CI/OPS, CI/IC, FI/OPS 2, FT/RI
S/C 2
IN 35508
TO
DIR
CITE HAVA 891
RE: DIR 13777 (OUT 98246 )
STATION CONSIDERS VAIVADA CONTINUED ASSIGNMENT HAVA VERY
DESIRABLE BUT DEPENDENT SECURE COVER ARRANGEMENT. SUGGEST HQS
SET UP ADEQUATE COVER THEN HAVE VAIVADA COME HAVA TRIAL PERIOD
TO DETERMINE ADVISABILITY CONTINUED ASSIGNMENT.
INDEPENDENT POLL TYPE COVER, ALREADY DISCUSSED.
RECOMMEND
2.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES NOW MINIMAL OWING UNIVERSITY CLOSURE
WITH NO PROBABLE OPENING PRIOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR. HOWEVER FEEL
VAIVADA, WITH FIRM COVER, COULD PERFORM VALUABLE SERVICE FOR
STATION IN SUBVERSIVE AND COMMIE PENETRATIONS. 2420002.
END OF MESSAGE
ABSTRACT
1258597
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Copy No.
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VAIVADA, ARTHUR
APR 22 21 48'57
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INITIALS
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HOS CONTEMPLATES RETURN VAIVADA CUBA EARLY MAY FOR TRIAL PERIOD SEVERAL MONTHS
TO DETERMINE ADVISABILITY CONTINUING ASSIGNMENT THERE.: CABLE STATION VIEWS.
END OF MESSAGE
J. C. KING,
RELEASING
Hava
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22 april 52.5
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RESTRACT LA
INDEX
DATE 04 JUN 1957
201-168881'
CHIEF. HHD
OFFICER
COORDINATING OFFICERS
SECRET
W. GALBRAITH, C/WH/III
AUTHENTICATING OFFICER
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO MAKE A COPY OF THIS MESSAGE Copy No.
14-00000
15
2
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SECRET
MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Contract Personnel Division
SUBJECT:
Arthur G. VAIVADA
18 April 1957
2. Arthur G. VAIVADA, Contact Agent, CS-10, assigned to Project
AMIHODANICH in Habana, Cuba, was ordered by the station to leave Cuba
for reasons of operational security following the killing of an indige-
nous member (AMPIODARCH-1) of his agent net by the Cuban authorities.
Subject departed from Habana on 18 February 1957, and arrived in San
Jose, Costa Rica, on or about 21 February 1957. He discontinued his
residence in Habana, stored his household effects, and set up new quar-
tera in San Jose for his family. He will maintain these quartere
until about 6 May 1957, when he will to reassigned to Habana or FCS
to another area. Subject, himself, is currently receiving training
at Headquarters.
2. It is requested that authorisation be granted to pay Subject
quarters allowance to enable him to maintain residence for his family
in Costa Rica for the time necessary to complete his training at Head-
quartera and be reassigned to the field.
Distribution:
Orig. & 1 - Addressee
1
-
Cuba Chrono
1 - VAIVADA File'
WH/III/Cuba/HOMacAuley/fs
J. C. KING
Chief, Western Hemisphere Division
SECRET
201-168881.
14-00000
CRET
MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Cover Division
Attention: Mr. Raymond Millard
Arthur G. VAIVADA1 Cover Data
SUBJECT:
12 April 1957
Attached, in accordance with the requirements of your division,
are certain data concerning Arthur C. VAIVADA, a WH contract agent,
for whom cover as a pollster is being sought.
Distribution:
Orig. & 1
-
Addressee
: - Cuba Chrono
1 - VAIVADA File
Attachment:
As mentioned above
J. C. KING
Chief, Western Hemisphere Division
WH/III/Cuba/Chrono/JENoland/fs
SECRET
201.168881
14-00000
A. General Information on Agent
(1) Pacudonym and Previous Requests for Cover
Arthur G. VAIVADA. No previous request, although cover suggested
harein has been under consideration for some time and has been
discussed with representatives of Cover Division.
(2) Employment Status
Contract Agent, in precess of conversion to career agent at
GS-11; salary $6,390; quarters allowance $2,400; equalization
allowance $2,180; and following benefits:
Retirement; sick and annual leave; home leave
travel; Federal Employees Compensation and
Missing Persons Acts.
(3) Clearance Status
Subject has regular Operational Approval and a Provisional Covert
Security Approval pending receipt offull Covert Security Approval.
No clearances on wife, who is only adult accompanying agent over-
seas.
(4) Medical Status
"
Check-up pending; believed to be in excellent physical condition,
however.
(5) Assessment
As Contract Agent, has not been subjected to assessment.
(6) Current and Previous Covers
Cover since June 1949--Exployment by Agency has been primarily
that of University Student with part time photography work, and
employment during one period with Costa Rican Ministry of Agri-
culture, as supplementary. In all instances Subject has lived
Cover, thus acquiring no particular backstopping.
(7) Amilability for Assumtion New Cover
15 May 1957

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(8) Pranosed Date of Departure for Overnens Fost
Subject expects to return to overseas duty on or about 10 May 1957.
(9) Broject Cryptonym
AMPHODARCH
B. Biographic Information on Agent
(1) Age, 34; Sex, Male; Religion, Catholic; Subject is married and
has two small children.
(2) Wife Argentina de los Angeles Corlore de Grozier-Born 15 March
1918, San Jose, Costa Rica, Married to Subject since 1945; Costa
Rican citizen in process of obtaining U.S. citizenship. Additional
biographic information available at country desk.
(3) Education
High School, Dekalb, Alinois
فق
University-5 years undergraduate study at universities in San Jose,
Costa Rica, Guatemala City, and Habana, Cuba.
(4) Past Employment
1940-1945
Intelligence NCO (Technical Sergeant U.S. Army
and U.S. Air Force)
Jan. 1945-Apr. 46 Labor Foreman, U.S. Naval Air Station, Coco Solo,
Canal Zone, Panama.
April 1946-Apr.49 Intelligence NCO (Technical Sergeant USAF) Chief
of Section, Political Analysis, Caribbean Air
Command.
1949
April 1959-Mar.53 Freelance photography and University studies,
San Jose, Costa Rica.
Mar. 1953-June 53 Photographer Ministry of Agriculture, San Jose,
Costa Rica.
(5) Outside Interests, Hobbies, etg.
Athletics (general), outdoor life, photography, jungle lore,
oness.
COCKET
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(6) Personality Amluation
At
Subject is both energetio and forceful and seems to dedicate
himself 
wholeheartedly to any venture which he undertakes.
the same 
time, he has a pleasing personality, is veredtile, and
adapts easily to 
most situations. He presents a good appearance,
has somewhat of a "soldier 
of fortune" background (much of which
acquired while 
working for CIA), and is a good conversationalist.
It should be 
pointed out that in spite of the "coldier of fortune"
tag, Subject 
is essentially a stable individual and devoted to
his 
family. His work tocats and his relations with those in CIA
with whom 
he has come in contact, have been excellent.
(7) Personal Financial Status
Solvent; Oums home.
(8) Ereviqua Foraim Residence
Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Cuba since 1940 ad indicated
above. Military Service in Far Fast 1944-1945.
(9) Area Experience
Area experience, as reflected in foregoing information, is extensive.
(10) Language Qualifications
Subject is fluent in Spanish language, which is indigenous to.
area in which 
he is and will be operating.
C. Security Considerations
(1) Feriod of Eveloment with CIA
June 1949 to present
(2) Frequency of Visita to CIA Installatione
Not applicable. No visits other than to safehouses.
(3) Extent Knowledge of GIA Affiliation
It must be presumed that wife is aware of intelligence nature of
Subject's work, 
though not necessarily the CIA connection. ño
other 
non Agency personnel believed to be aware of CIA status.
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(4) East Intelligence Connections
With U.S. Army and Air Force as indicated above.
(5) Usa of CIA Credit Referencea
Not applicable
(6) Euture plans for Agent
Contemplate continuation in non-official cover status upon con
pletion of current assignment.
(7) Emergency Contact
In the process of being atranged.
(8) Agency-Bronsered Insurance
No Agency-sponsored insurance as of this writing. Extent of others
not known, but believed adequate.
D. Operational Information
(1) Ime of Information-Expected Duration of Assigment
FI Duration of assignment indefinite, but at least two years.
Operations from average to high. Sensitivity-no persons, other
than Agency personnel and cover facility officials, will be made
aware of CIA affiliation while under non-official cover.
(2) Location
Habana, Cuba
(3) Degree of Mobility Desired
Hill spend most of time in capital (Habana). Should be free to
travel al will throughout country, however.
(4) Special groups to be contacted
From the operational standpoint, access to political circles is
most desirable.
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(5) Approximate Annual Income to Be Attributed to Cover Organization
$10,000 (including allowances)
(6) Hours Which Hist Ba Devoted to Operational Duties
Subject should be able to devote at least 50% of time to opara-
tional activity, although duties entailed in proposed cover will
fit in very nicely with operational requirement.
(7) Physical Security Requirements
No particular problems anticipated in this respect.
(8) Communications
No special arrangements required, as Subject will be in more
or less regular contact with Station personnel.
(9) Cover Suzrastions
A polling cover (employment as of representative of a large U.S.
polling firm) has been suggested and seems highly appropriate in
this case, as it would afford excellent mobility in addition to
job backstopping. Mr. Pay Millard of Cover Division has been
attempting for some time to arrange such a cover for Subject.
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(When Pilled In)
MEMORANDUM FOR: WH/111/Cuba/McAuley,
10 April 1957
FROM:
CI/Operational-Approval-and-Support Division
SUBJECT:
CHOZIER, Ross Lester
1.
Your request dated 26 February 1956.
☐ for approval
to use the Subject has been processed by the Office of Security.
2.
The results of this action are transmitted herewith.
Attachment:
so memo 2 April 1957/par
Distribution:
1 Addressee
1 File
Taani Bersely for
FORM NO. 388 REPLACES FORM 58-46
UNICH 
IS OBSOLETE.
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ACTION:-(-WH-5-
INPO
. CI, CI/OPS, FI, FI/OPS, FI/RI 2, S/C 2
ROUTING
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REC'D CABLE SECT.
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IN 27923
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PRITY DIR
INFO: HAVA
CITE
SANJ 2531
RE: A.
B.
DIR 03998 (OUT 79438 )
HAVA 866 (IN 27345 )
1. DOSSIER HAS NOT ARRIVED.
VAIVADA AND WIFE HAVE DECIDED
SHE WILL JOIN HIM ZRMETAL NOW USING TOURIST VISA. CHILDREN WILL
REMAIN SANJ WITH RELATIVES..
2. PARA 2 REF A STATES NO CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT WIFE.
3. SHE ARRIVING ZRMETAL EAL FLIGHT 534 MORNING 8 APRIL.
REQUESTS VAIVADA MEET. HAVE ADVANCED HER NO FUNDS.
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD:
Subject: Arthur G. VAIVADA
Naturalization of Subject's-wife-
5 April 1957
!
1. Fr. Jerry MANSETT, Alien Affairs Officer, Office of Security,
Room 2503, I Bldg., X-2141, stated that the following requirements and
procedure are necessary to submit Subject's wife's application for naturali-
zation'
a. Memorandum from C/WHD to the Director of Security, Attention:
Alien Affairs Officer, requesting that the application for
naturalization be expedited so that Subject's wife may accompany
him overseas on or about
b. Application for Naturalization forms to be filled out in duplicate.
They are NOT to be signed by the applicant
c. 3 passport-size photographs.
d. 1 fingerprint card (Obtained at the Immigration Office in Room 313,
Old Post Office Bldg., 12th and Penn. N.W.)
2. The above memo and documents are to be submitted to the Office
of Security (03). After a security check an appointment will be made for
Subject's wife to appear for questionning and signing of application. Once
this formality is done, the application is placed in the "istrict Court
for the final swearing in by the Judge (The swearings take place each 2nd
Tuesday of the month).
3/ There will be a fee of $10.00.
4. VAIVADA can be one of the two witnesses required.
MCG.
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HAVANA
ACTIONI
WH
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INFO i
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4
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5033057
RECO CABLE SECT.
ROUTINE
IN 27345
ΤΟ
SANJ
INFO: DIR
CITE
HAVA 866
RE:
SANJ 2523 (IN 26195)
CONSULATE ADVISES DOSSIER MRS ANGELA ARGENTINA IRIS CORDERO
Y CALDERONA DE CROZIER FORWARDED SANJ VIA POUCH 21 MARCH,
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014 WCJ/BP/WS
DATE
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TO
DIRECTOR
FROM • SAN JOSE
ACTION: WH 5
INFO
CLASSIFIED MESSAGE
SECRET
CI, CI/OPS, FI, FI/OPS, FI/RI 2, S/C 2
TO
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INFO: HAVA
2
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REC'D CABLE SECT.
ROUTINE
IN 26196
CITE
SANJ 2523
REF SANJ 2495(IN 18323 )
HAVA 841 (IN 19663 )
VISA FILE VAIVADA'S WIFE STILL NOT RECEIVED SANJ. LOCAL
CONSUL CAN DO NOTHING PENDING RECEIPT FILE. CAN HQS ASSIST?
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2
APR 1957
Chief, CI/OA
Acting Deputy Director of Security (Investigations
C-25507
#112569
and Support)
1. Reference is made to your memorandum dated 28 February 1957,
wherein a provisional covert security approval and a covert security
approval were requested to enable the Subject's conversion to career
agent status for use as Principal Agent for Project AMPHODARCH in
Cuba, under non-official cover.
2. In accordance with the provisions set forth in Clandestine
Services Instruction No. 10-5 and Field Regulation 10-215, a pro-
visional covert security approval is granted for the use of the
Subject, as described in your request as set forth in paragraph #1,
above.
3. It should be noted that the provisional covert security.
approval herein granted is based on limited investigative coverage
and should not be in any way construed as a final security deter-
mination relative to a full covert security approval. Upon com-
pletion of additional investigation now pending, you will be ap-
propriately advised as to our decision with regard to the issuance
of a full covert security approval.
4. Subjects of provisional covert security approvals are not
to represent themselves as, nor are they to be represented as,
employees of CIA.
5. Your attention is called to the fact that a provisional
covert security approval does not constitute complete compliance
with the provisions of CIA Regulation 10-210. Therefore, if you should
desire at a later date to change the status or use of this individual,
a request for approval to cover any proposed change should be submitted
to this office.
6. This approval becomes invalid in the event the Subject's
services are not utilized within 60 days of the date of this memo-
randum.
FOR THE DIRECTOR OF SECURITY:
Fred H. Hall
SEGRET
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TRAVEL ORDER
NAME
Apther V. FATAKA (FS)
TITLE
Suntrol frent
OFFICE PHOAL
2729
OFFICIAL STATION
$
OFFICE TRAVEL ORDER NO.
ALLO:MENT ACCOUNT CAMPOL
7-716-11-016
CLADE AND SALAGY
I5610 575
YOU ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO TRAVEL AND INCUR NECESSARY EXPENSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH AGENCY REGULATIONS.
ITINERARY
PURPOSE
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SPECIAL PROVISIONS (INCLUDE APPROPRIATE JUSTIFICATION)
AUTHORIZED PER DIEM
COORDINATION, AS REQUIRED (TO BE EFFECTED BY ORIGINATING OFFICE)
☐ DD/P
☐ OTHER OPERATIONAL AREAS
THEATER CLEARANCE (IF OBTAINABLE)
ADVANCE OF FUNDS IS AUTHORIZED.
ESTIMATED COST OF TRAVEL,
TRAVEL 10 BEGIN ON OR ABOUT
པད་ 1 ས
MONE OF TRAVEL (SPECIFY)
TERMINATING APPROXIMATELY
ALLORANCE FOR PARTLY OWNED AUTOABLE AS FOLLOWS & APPLICABLE
W
CENTS PER MILE. NOT TO EXCEED COST BY COMMON CARRIER
(B)
CENTS PER MILE. AS BEING MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE GOVERNMENT
CERTIFICATION (BY PR
CERTIFIED A TRUE COPY. SIGNED COPY ON FILE IN CENTRAL
PROCESSING BRANCH. REVIEWED. NO CHANGE NECESSARY.
AMENDED AS INDICATED.
SIGNATURE
THE CHANGE OF OFFICIAL STATION INDICATED IS EFFECTED IN THE INTEREST OF THE GOVERNMENT AND NOT FOR YOUR PERSONAL CONVENIENCE.
IN CONNECTION 
WITH CHANGE OF STATION, YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO TRANSPORT YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY. YOUR HOUSEHOLD GOODS, PERSONAL EFFECTS. SUS.
JECT TO WEIGHT LIMITS, RESTRICTIONS AND PROVISIONS AS SET FORTH IN AGENCY 
REGULATIONS.
TRAVEL TO FIRST POST OF DUTY ABROAD, INCLUDING EXPENSES OF TRANSPORTATION OF IMMEDIATE FAMILY. HOUSEHOLD GOODS. PERSONAL EFFECTS AND
AUTOMOBILE IS AUTHORIZED.
CERTIFY FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE
OBLIGATION REFERENCE NO.
CHARGE ALLOTMENT NO.
RETURN FROM POST OF DUTY ABROAD. INCLUDING EXPENSES OF TRANSPORTA.
TION OF IMMEDIATE FAMILY. HOUSEHOLD GOODS. PERSONAL EFFECTS AND
AUTCMOBILE. IS AUTHORIZED.
DEPENDENTS TO TRAVEL WITH EMPLOYEE.
DEPENDENTS TO TRAVEL WITHIN 6 MOS. OF EMPLOYEE.
TEMPORARY DUTY.
TEDE NAME AND TITLE OF DEFICIAL TORTING TRAVEL
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QUATE
DATE
1230
J. C. SING
28 March 1957
FORM NO. 540 OBSOLETE PREVIOUS EDITIONS
1 APR 56
SIGNATURE OF AUT
SIGNATURE OF OFFICIAL AUTHORIZING TRAVEL
(28-48)
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SOURCE OS
28
MAR 1957
NAME:
BIRTH:
ADDRESS:
CITIZENSHIP:
BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
CROZIER, Ross Lester
20 June 1922, DeKalb, Illinois
Pres: 5th St. 655, Havana (Vedado) Cuba
Perm: San Juan Tibas, San Jose, Costa Rica
U.S.A.
MARITAL STATUS: Argentina de los Angeles Cordero de Crozier, b. 15/3/18, San
Jose, Costa Rica, m. 17-Dec 1945, Cristobal, Canal Zone
Address: Same as subject
CHILD FN:
PARENTS:
Ross Arnulfo Crozier, b.c. 1949: Add: same as subject
Lillian Caridad Crozier, b.c. 1951 Add: Same as subject
Father: Lester Earl Crozier, b. 15 Mar 1900, Palestine, Ill.
Mother: Elizabeth Lorene McKibben, b. Sept 1903, La Moille, Ill.
Address: RR 
No. 1, Tampico, Ill.
ERO & SISTERS: James Barl Crozier, b.c. 1929, Add: Tampico, Ill.
Irma Lilly Crozier, b.c. 1924, Add: FR.1, Tampico, Ill.
Blanche Plaine Crozier, b.c. 1926, Add: 1900 Canal St.,
Falls, Illinois
IN LAWS:
EDUCATION:
MILITARY:
Rock
Norris Edwin Crozier, b.c. 1932. Add: 804 1st Ave., Sterling,
Illinois
Father: Alberto Cordero Loizia, b. 1894, San Jose, Costa Rica,
Deceased
Mother:
Sister:
Dora Cordero Calderon, b. 7 Sept 1893, San Jose, Costa
Rica, Add: San Juan Tibas, San Jose, Costa Rica
Norma Cordero de Gregor b.c. 1932, Add: Box 2655, Cristobal,
C.Z.
"
Isabel Cordero de Naranjo, b.c. 1929. Add: Plaza
Viquez, San Jose, Costa Rica
Consuelo Cordero Calderon, b.c. 1927. Add: San Juan
Tibas, San Jose, Costa Rica
1926-34: Elwood, DeKalb, Illinois
induce 29 april 1957
1935-39: DeKalb Township, DeKalb, Ill. (Grad)
1949-53:
1-5/54:
Univ. of Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica
Univ. of San Carlos, Guatemala City, Guatemala
1954-Pres:Univ. of Habana, Habana, Cuba.-
CHECK
1940-49: U.S. Air Force T/Sgt. Serial 16001300
COMPINY
9.
Previously Checked 195
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28 harch 57 0.17.11)
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28
18 MAR 1957.
NAME:
EMPLOYMENT:
TRAVEL:
RESIDENCES:
CROZIER, Ross Lester
:
1940-45: U.S. Air Force
1945-46: U.S. Naval Station, Coco Solo, Canal Zone
1946-49: U.S. Air Force
1949-53:
3-6/53:
Free lance photography and student, San Jose, Costa
Rica
Section of Geology, Ministry Agriculture, Costa Rican
Government, San Jose, Costa Rica (Dr. Cesar Dondoli)
1949-53: San Jose, Costa Rica
Jan-May 1954: Guatemala City, Guatemala
1954-Pres: Habana, Cuba
4-11/55: Calle 11 No. 1013 Vedado, Habana, Cuba
1954-55: Calle 16, No. 511 Vedado, Habana, Cuba
8-11/54: Calle 3, No 6A, Miramar, Habana, Cuba
San Juan Titas, San Jose, Costa Rica
5-8/54:
1-5/54:
1953-548
1949-53:
7th Ave., N. 9-04, Jocotanango, Guat. City
5008 7th St., NW., Wash. 11, D.C..
San Juan Titas, San Jose, Costa Rica
All prior residences was military service back to 1941
RECHECK
Previously Checked
Please being that di
ang 1954
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: Arthur G. VA IVADA
SECRET
Training and contact procedure for Subject was discussed with
Mr. 
Schermahorn (
Room 201-T-30, X-2778) on this date:
:
a) The training of Subject will last six weeks from 25 March
through 6 
May 1957.
training.
.
b) Subject will use the code name "Mr. Vicks" throughout the
c) Contact procedure: Subject will call "Jim" on JA-7-9117
at 1:40 PM 
on 25 March 
1957 (Monday). He will identify himself as
"Mr. Vicks." He 
will be given instructions as to the place and time of
pick-up to be taken to safe 
house. Subject will have identification card
to be presented 
to instructor upon arrival at safe house.
d) In the event Subject has to be contacted during training
period (i.e. 
wife's 
naturalization matters, etc.) the desk will contact
Mr. Schermahorn's office (X
-2778) the day before so arrangements may be
made. Training Division 
will not release the phone numbers of their
safe houses.
e) Subject will be in training full time during the six
weeks' period 
and 
will be given assignments for homework to be done at
night and over some week ends.
lica
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H. O. MACAULEY
FI/OPS -Cuban Desk
22 March 1957
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ACTION:
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ROUTINE
IN 20033
CITE
INFO: DIR
CITE: SANJ 2506
RE: DIR 07482 (OUT 86223 )
1. REF ARRIVED 18 MARCH.
2. VAIVADA ARRIVING HAVA PANAM 506 MARCH 19. MEET.
3. HAVE ADVANCED HIM $400. ACCOUNTING TO BE MADE HAVA.
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DATE :
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FROM:
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INFO :
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CI/OPS, CI/IC, FI, FI/OPS, FI/RI 2, S/C 2
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REFERENCE: HAVA 833
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KOUTING
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ROUTINE
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NO OBJECTION PARA TWO. SUGGEST LENGTH STAY HAVA MIGHT BE CUT AND
PUBLIC APPEARANCES MINIMIZED.
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DATE : 14 MARCH 57
TO :
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FROM:
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ACTION:
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REC'D CABLE SECT.
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ROUTINE
PROCETK
TO:
HAVA
INFO:
DIR
CITE:
SANJ 2495
REF:
HAVA 833 (IN 17296 )
SANJ 2474 (IN 11647. )
1. VISA FILE ON VAIVADA'S WIFE NOT YET RECEIVED HERE ALTHOUGH
LOCAL CONSUL HAS MADE TWO OFFICIAL REQUESTS OF CONSULATE 'HAVA.
VAIVADA DOES NOT WANT LEAVE WITHOUT HER AND WANTS HER ACQUIRE
CITIZENSHIP FOR OWN PROTECTION IN FUTURE.
LOCAL CONSULATE UNTIL FILE RECEIVED HERE.
STATION UNABLE PRESSURE
2. VIEW ABOVE NOT FEASIBLE. FOR VAIVADA, LEAVE. ON 18 MARCH.
STATION HOPES WIFES VISA CASE WILL BE SETTLED BY 24 MARCH.
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CITE HAVA 841.
RE: DIR 07482 (OUT 86223)
1. CONSULATE ADVISES VAIVADA AS WIFE'S DOSSIER AIR POUCHED
SANJ VIA WASH 8 MARCH. SHOULD HAVE ARRIVED BY NOW.
HAVA.
2. REQUEST SANJ ADVISE FLIGHT AND TIME ARRIVAL VAIVADA
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INFO :
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REC'D CABLE SECT.
IN 16366
TO: HAVA
INFO: DIR
RE:
HAVA 826 (IN 15237 )
ROUTINE
PRECEDENCE
CITE:
SANJ 2491
1. VAIVADA ADVISES SO FAR HE KNOWS NO OTHER CONTACT
KNOWS TELEPHONE NUMBER. HAS NEVER REVEALED NUMBER TO ANY ONE
AND HAS NEVER WRITTEN IT.
2.
RE GARAGE ADDRESS, ONLY KNOWS IT IS A "DIAMOND-T AGENCY
GARAGE" LOCATED SOMEWHERE ON CALLE 20 DE OCTUBRE.
SUGGESTS PR DUE
BE REVIEWED FOR POSSIBLE PINPOINTING ADDRESS AND PHOTO.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Office of Security
VIA:
Chief, CI/CA
SUBJECT:
Arthur G. VAIVADA (op.)
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8 March 1957
1. Reference is made to 05's verbal request of 7 March 1957, for
additional information on Subject in connection with our request for a
Provisional Covert Security Approval dated 26 February 1957.
2. Subject was born in De Kalb, Illinois, on 20 June 1922. Ha
received his primary and high school education in De Kalb and entered
the U. S. Army in 1940, later transferring to the U. S. Air Force. Ho
Gerved as an operations and intelligence specialist, first in the China-
Burma theater and later in Panama. He was discharged from the service
in 1945 with the grade of Technical Sergeant. After his discharge, he
worked for a brief period as a laboratory technician in the Sterling
(Illinois) Silica-Cel Corporation and then returned to the Foram Canal
Zone to marry & Costa Rican girl in December 1945. For about four months
he worked as a stevedore and labor foreman in the Caral Zone. In April
1946 he re-enlisted in the Air Force in the Canal Zone and uns discharged
three years later, in 1949.
3. Late in 1948 he was recruited by the Agency, and on 1 June 1949
became a CIA contract agent. Since that date, he has served as a con-
tract agent with continuing high level performance, first in Costa Rica,
later in Guatemala and Cuba. He is currently assigned to Cuba where he
is utilized as Principal Agent of Project ANFODARCH. Subject has worked
principally and successfully so, on Communist Party penetration opera-
tions since his engagement with CIA, and his current work involves the
handling of a net of agents providing coverage of Communist, leftist,
revolutionary and other political activities at the University of Habana,
and the student-youth circles in general in Cuba.
4. Subject has always proven to be loyal and trustworthy. In view
of his outstanding record and strong overall qualifications, and his
expressed desire for a career with CIA, it has been recommended he be
converted from contract to career agent status. He was promoted recently
to the equivalent of a GS-10 rating.
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5. Subject's spouse, a Costa Rican citizen, has expressed desire
to acquire U. 3. citizenship, and has now made the necessary arrange-
ments to accompany her husband to the U. S. for this purpose, when
Subject returns for Covert training at Headquarters in the very near
future.
6. Covert Security Approval, with an expedite Provisional Covert
Security Approval, han boen requested in connection with the recommenda-
tion to convert Subject from contract to staff status.
J. C. KING
Chief, Western Hemisphere Division
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AND HAS ALREADY DISCUSSED IMMIGRATION VISA WITH LOCAL CONSUL WHO
HAS CABLED HAVA CONSULATE FOR DOSSIER ON WIFE.
2. WILL TAKE WIFE WITH HIM TO ZRMETAL BUT WILL LEAVE TWO
CHILDREN HERE WITH WIFE'S FAMILY. TENTATIVE ETD 23 MARCH.
3. TIME ELEMENT IN OBTAINING WIFE'S VISA ONLY PROBLEM
PRESENT TIME. HHHW 2092 NOT YET RECEIVED.
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TRUE NAME
SUBJECT
CRYPTONYM OR PSEUDONYM
Arthur G. VAIVADA
TYPE OF AGENT OR EMPLOYEE
26 February 1957
PROJECT
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WH/III/CUBA
CI/OA FILE NO.
C-25507
SO FILE NO.
USE OF AGENT OR EMPLOYEE (Full details)
Subject has served CIA in a contract capacity since 1949, with a continuous
high level of performance. He is currently assigned to Cuba, where he is being
utilized as the Principal Agent for Project AMPHODARCH. Project AMPHODARCH 18
an FI operation designed to provide information on political activities (including
Communist) in university circles in Havana, Cuba. In view of his outstanding
record and strong overall qualifications, and his expressed desire for a moment
with CIA, it has been recommended he be converted from contract to career agent stains..
PROVISIONAL APPROVAL
OPERATIONAL APPROVAL
TYPE ACTION REQUESTED
PROVISIONAL COVERT SECURITY APPROVAL
COVERT SECURITY APPROVAL
PROPRIETARY APPROVAL
GOVERNMENT NAME CHECK
SPECIAL INQUIRY (SO field investigation)
OTHER:
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SUGGESTED INVESTIGATIVE COVER
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SIGNATURE OF CASE OFFICES
Hugh MacAuley
FORM NO. 772
↑ SEP 55
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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
said contract, as amended, is
further amended by the addition of sub-paragraph (e) to paragraph three (3)
entitled "Travel" which reads as follows:
"(e) For temporary storage of your household effects while
you are temporarily absent from your initial permanent post of duty
hereunder.
"
Effective 19 February 1957, said contract is further amended by deleting
paragraph ons (1) entitled "Compensation" in its entirety 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 $5915 per annum; and
(b) Additional compensation for quarters procurement at Sas
Jose, effective upon your arrival thereat in an amount calculated at
the rate of $3000 per annum. 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 priof amendment of this agreement."
All other terms and conditions of the contract, as amended, remain in
full force and effect.
APPROVED:
SECRET
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
BY
Contracting Officer
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VAIVADA SHOULD CONTACT MR WILLIAM CLYONS IN SANJ.
FII FUTURE PLANS, VAIVADA TRAINING HQS COULD START
25 MARCH. INDICATE AT ONCE IF DESIRABLE
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AMPHODARCH 1.
2, AGENT KNEW ARTHUR G VAIVADA TRUE NAME AND RESIDENCE.
DUE THIS AND AS PRECAUTION STATION ADVANCING VAIVADA AND FAMILY
FUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY TRAVEL THEIR HOME SANJ WHERE WILL
STAY AT LEAST UNTIL CONSTITUTIONAL GUARANTEES RESTORED CUBA.
WILL ADVISE DEVELOPMENTS.
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ΤΟ
Chief of Station, Habana
FROM
Chief,
HID
GENERAL
SUBJECT
Administrativo
SPECIFIC
Arthur G. VAIVADA
References: aJIK-A-3314
b.HK-4-1905
.C.LA-2577
Action Remired: Notify Headquarters if Any Objection to lction Para. 3
1. Headquarters ims no objection to the peatonement of VANADA's
training until the end of the current contract year august_1957),
and has cancelled immediate training exrangements accordingly. The
Station should submit a new request feveral posthe prior to the desired
new training dates.
2. There has been a change, awhile, in Headquarters thinking on
the proposed conversion of Y Na to staff status. Upon reviewing the
case, the responsible Headquarters maff quelested that career agent
status would be more appropriate and recorded that the requested
personnel action be changed accordingly) The Staff pointed out that
virtually all benefits which would excrpe to VAIVADA under staff status
are also obtainable as a career agent. These include Civil Service
Retirement, Sick and Annual Leave, Home Leave Travel, Periodic Step
Increases, and coverage under the Federal Employment Compensation and
Missing Persons Acts. Spuld also be eligible for certain KUBARK
insurance plans, subject to security and other special considerations.
The one exception is that VAIVADA would remis on a contract basis,
meaning that his sob security would be somewhat less than that of staff
personnel. His contract would be for an indefinite period, however, and
his job security would closely approximate that of a staff agent.
3. In discussing. VAIVADA's conversion, the reviewing staff also
noted that VAIVADA. would not necessarily be granted staff status, oven
though his wife were to become a U.S. citizen, and would definitely not
qualify for same at this time. In view of this development and the
generally favorable benefits accruing to a carcer agent, the Division
bas resure its conversion provide for cafect Tither than
FORM NO. 51-29
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SECHET
CLASSIFICATION.
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staff status, at Crate GS-11. It in felt that the career statua
provides most, if not all, of the benefits sought for VAIVASA in
HS-1-2577. It will now be unnecessary, mroover, for Mrs. VAIVADA
to acquire 6.S. citizenship, although leadquarters stands ready to
facilitate acquisition of same if the VAIVADLO so desire.
4. Should there be any objection, on the part of the Station or
VAIVA, to this latest proposal, Headparters vould appreciate an
early indication to that effect, in order that other arrangements
might to ende. It would appear at this time, however, that the
proposed carcer status is the most favorable that VAIVADA could expect.
John T. Kynn
J. C. KING
Chief, WHD
5 February 1957
Distribution:
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CONTRACT INFORMATION AND CHECK-LIST
"YNSTRUCYTONS: Complete ●ll items, inserting "NA" when items
not applicable. Forward original and was copy for prop-
ost
aration of contract.
SECTION 1
CASE OFFICER
James B. Noland
TELEPHONE EXTENSION
2056, 2971
GENERAL
DIVISION
DATE
HR/III
30 January 1957
.1. NAME ☑5 PREUDG
TRUE
2. PJECT
AMPRODANCH
Arthur C. VAIVADA
3. ALLOTMENT MO.
3517-016
SLOT NO.
S. PREVIOUS CIA PSEUDONYM OR ALIASES
HA
7. SECURITY CLEARANCE (Type and date)
Operational Clearance
6. INDIVIDUAL IS PRESENTLY ENGAGED. ON HAS BEEN ENGAGED BY CIA OF ITS ALLIES
ACTIVITIES. IN SOME
describe and
Subject first recruited in facon to HTC
in Povember 1948; transferred to Costa Rica is raHOID Project
Subsequently we alred to BIRADIAL Project and PESCENS
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19 July 1954
B.
CONTRACT IS TO BE RITTEN IN STERILE FORM 1.E.. '..
GOVERNMENT"
g. INDIVIDUAL WILL WORK UNDER "CONTROLLED CONDITIONS I.E. REGULAR OFFICE
HOURS AWAY FROM SUBJECT'S HOME AND PERFORMED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF
A STAFF EMPLOYEE OR STAFF AGENT
SECTION II
11. CITIZENSHIP
$5.
U.S.
▼ES ☑
PERSONAL DATA
12. IF NOT U.S. CITIZEN. INDIVIDUAL IS A PERMANENT 13. AGE
RESIDENT ALIEN
LEGAL RESIDENCE (City and state: or country)
Sterling, Illinois
17. MARITAL STATUS (Check as appropriate)
☐ SINGLE
MARPILL
TES ☐
18. NUMBER OF DEPENDENTS (Not including individual)
RELATIONSHIP:
36
■ O
10. PROPOSED CATEGORY (Contract agens,
contract employee, etc.)
Career Agent
14 DATE OF BIRTH Month, day, pear)
20 June 1922
16. CURRENT RESIDENCE (City and state or country)
Habana, Cuba
SEPARATED
DINGOCED
INDIVIDUAL IS RELATED TO A STAFF EMPLOYEE, STAFF
AN INDIVIDUAL CURRENTLY WORKING FOR THE AGENCY IN SIME
VIDOWED
☐ ANNULLED
19.
Thrus dependants: vife and tus children
CAPACITY ☐ YES
RELATIONSHIP:
NO
T.OR
SECTION ISI
20.
RESERVE
83. BRANCH OF SERVICE
Wii and AF
SECTION IV
27. BASIC SALARY
$6,390.00
SECTION V (non-
U.S. MILITARY STATUS
21. VETERAN
22.
World H II
IF RETIRED, INDICATE CATEGORY (Longevity, combat disecitsty
service disability non-combat)
24- RANK се GRADE
125.
T/Igbo
DRAFT ELIGIBLE
YES
26-
по
DRAFT DEFERMENT OBTAIRES
BY CIA
NO
COMPENSATION
28. POST DIFFERENTIAL 29. COVER (Breakdown, if any)
30. TAXES TO BE
COVER
THELD BY
ALLOWANCES (NORMALLY GRANTED ONLY TO RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES)
2400:00 (taxable)
POST
33.
Equalisation Allowance
-
$2,620.00 (non-taxable)
34. COVER (Breakdown, if any)
E
SECTION VI
35. TYPES
TRAVEL
CS
COMESTIC OPERATIONAL
☐ FOREIGN OPERATIONAL
37. HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS TO BE SHIPPED
☑
ves
мо
36. PERSONAL VEHICLE TO BE SHIPPED
YES
40. 1F WITH DEPENDENTS STATE RELATIONSHIP. CITIZENSHIP. AGE AND DATE OF BIRTH
Wife
Sea
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36. WITH DEPENDENTS
▼ES
39. TRANSPORTED VEHICLE TO BE USED FOR
OPERATIONAL TRAVEL
Costa Rican (expects obtain U.S. citizenship in near future)
Barn 15 March 1918 · 38 years of age. Married to Subject since 1965
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U.S. Citizen, 7 years of age.
Daughter
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U.S. Gitis. 5 years of age.
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41. PAYMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY WILL BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH
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OPERATIONAL EXPENSES
AND PROCEDURES
43. ERICRTAINMENT
44.
UTMEK
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Formal operational expenses of field
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30 January 1957
April 1956
MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, FI
SUBJECT
REFERENCE
: Request for Conversion of Arthur G. VAIVADA from
Contract to Career Agent Status
HKH-A-2577
1. Referenced dispatch from the field recommends the conversion
of contract agent Arthur G. VAIVADA to staff status and presents a
strong 
case for such conversion. Upon receiving a formal WHD request
for 
such action, however, your Plans Staff suggested that career
agent status would be more appropriate in this case, and further
indicated 
that staff status for VAIVADA is virtually out of the
question at this time. The request is being re-submitted, therefore,
in revised form 
to provide for conversion to career rather than staff
status.
2. VAIVADA has served CIA in a contract capacity since 1949, with
a continuous high level of performance; first in Costa Rica, later in
Guatemala and Cuba. 
He is currently assigned to Cube and is expected to
remain there 
indefinitely. VAIVADA is 34 years old and was promoted
recently to the 
equivalent of a GS-10 rating. His expressed career
interests 
lie in continued employment by CIA, more especially in the
area 
of unofficial cover assignments, for which he is highly suited.
3. In view of VAIVADA's outstanding record as a contract agent,
his strong overall qualifications, and his expressed desire for a
career 
with CIA, it is recommended that he be granted career agent
status. A PHS 
and a new contract check list (in duplicate) are attached.
4. WH Division contemplates bringing VAIVADA to the U.S. for
covert training during the latter part of 1957.
5. Approval for the conversion of VAIVADA from contract to
career agent status, as indicated above, is hereby requested.
Attachments
PHS (2)
Contract Check List (2)
Lucarchi
J. C. KING
Chief, Western Hemisphere Division
Armstrong
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SECTION Vill
46.
CASE OFFICER
James A. Kolami
TELEPHONE EXTENSIO
2971, 2016
5161STOM
VH/111
DATE
30 Jamary 1957
OTHER BENEFITS
regulations for beneli's applicable to various
culations.)
DENEFITS (Sec Part XIV of Confidential Fund Regulations or Daccesor
categories of contract personnel. Li medical pencils ore requested. sea & i5-430 or
FECA
Fissing Fersons
Home Leave Traval
Pariolia Step Increases
CIA Sick and Emmal Leave
SECTION 1X
47-
STATUS
(Check)
DDSED
ESTABLISMED
48.
TYPE
(Check)
COVER ACTIVITY
PRIETARY
SBSIDIZED
☐ CULTURAL
EDUCATIONAL
49. IF COVER PAYMENTS ARE CONTEMPLATED. THEY WILL
BE EFFECTED ON REIMBURSABLE BASIS
COMPLETE
CONSOCIAL
PARTIAL
TOURIST
OTHER
SECTION X
OFFSET OF INCOME
50. OFFSET OF INCOME AND OTHER EMOLUMENTS DERIVED FROM COVER ACTIVITIES
attached hereto.)
(If less than total, justify in separate memo
ICTAL
PARTIAL
Gome
SECTION XI
TERV
5.1.
EFFECTIVE DATE
DAYS
54.
Evaliers
DURATION Enfinite 152.
MONTHS
TEADS
TERMINATION NOTICE (Number of days)
Ninety Daya
$3. RENEWABLE
VES
35. FORFEITURE OF RETURN TRAVEL FOR RESIGNATION PRIOR TO CONTRACT TERMINATION
☐ o
SECTION X11
56. PRIMARY FUNCTION (FI, PP. other)
FI Operations
FUNCTION
SECTION XIII
57.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED
DUTIES
Primcipal agent cagiged in collection of positive intelligence and CE information.
SECTION XIV
58. EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS
Azay and Air Forms Intelligence. CIA Training.
Other as indicated in Fuster 6, abono.
59. EDUCATION
Check Highest
(Level Attained)
60. LANGUAGE COMPETENCY
(Check Appropriat
Degree Competency
62. APEA KNOWLEDGE
☑
GRADE
SCHOOL
WIGN SCHOOL GRADUATE
TRADE SCHOOL CORDUATE
BUSINESS SCHOOL GRADRATE
COLLEGE
(No degree)
Σ COLLEGE
LANGUAGE
SPEAK
DEGREE
WRITE
COMMERCIAL SCHOOL COGDUATE
CST GRADUATE
READ
PND
61.
INDIVIDUAL'S
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
FLUENT AVERAGE PoolFLUENT AVERAGE POORFLUENT
Spanish
✗
USA.
Very good.
SECTION XV
63. JOB AND SALARY PRIOR TO SERVICE FOR CIA
1940-1945: T/Sgt. USA,
Jan, 1945 – April 1966:
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT
USAF, Intelligence ECO.
Leading man labor, $12.88 per day, US Haval Air Station, Coco Solo,
Canal Zone
April 1946 – Aril 1949: T/Sgt USAF, Intelligence ECO, Albrook Field, Caral Zone
April 1949 Present: Contact agunt.
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:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ATTENTION:
SUBJECT:
REFERENCE:
Chief, WH
SECRET
Chief, WH/III
Covert Training Request for Arthur G. VAIVADA
Project AMPHODARCH
1. Reference is made to your memorandum dated 4 December 1956
requesting covert training for Arthur G. VAIVADA.
2. The CI Staff approves the training request subject to the
comments and recommendations set forth in the attached memorandum
prepared by CI/ICD under date of 20 December 1956.
Attachment:
Panje. for for
James Angleton
Chief, Counter Intelligence Staff
C/CI/ICD memo dtd 20 Dec. 56 - Subject; Comments and Recommendations
on Proposed Covert Training of Arthur G. VAIVADA
SECRET
301-168881
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