180-10142-10305 ‘ De Varona, Menuel antonio- 201-196435 8 rites FT Fokker 3 ’ Volume i. 15 Oct 48 to 30 Sept. ho mostly 3ra Agency materia | #Volume ; 2. January 1956=. April 1960 MAM A ML UU Ute eats Uy Ok <wion= SoS arr beatin pagar a . eon. aoe wre ie: 5 OPS ere ee POR SP Hea hoa E 7; Poa . A. Biographical Information on Varona- dated 8/8/57 6pp af p DOB: 11/25/08 Place: Camaguey =Cuba _& Ui Li Lists as friend: @eAs#! carlos Prio Socarras . Wife: Emilina Ruis Sanchez de Varona Children: Carlos Manuel de Varona Segura Bustamente nee de Verona One brother: no name given? 11t tech 0953 1940-44 Member Homse of Representatives~ Cuba 19i4-48 Member Cuban Senate 1948-50 Prime Minister and Senator of Prio govt 1950-52 Prestdent of Cuban Senate. eve in political affairs for euban Revolutionary Party (PRC- Autentico) since 1934. B.8 Aug 1957 = Cable from Havana attaching PRQ part 1 and states PRG II is coming C. 1/27/58 Varona given 201 number and assigned erypt ° #. 1/20/58 Varona granted operation approval E. Operational approval requested 22 Aug 1957 F. 9 March 60 Varona considered as a member of 4 Man group to sign Cuban bond issue to be floated in Miami Ge $ 10 March 60- Varona wants to speak to accredit United States person about position and plans. _ H. 17 March 60 Jorje Alonso Pujul, Varona's partner in Cuba, advised that Varona is ready to leave Cuba. Station suggests that Licari go to Cuba and discuss Plans. ra ne I. 28 March 60- em meeting in Havana re formation of governemt in exile Varona makes requests. Listed. United States guarantees entry of key persons, followeres and support. oo J+30 March 1960 -Varona sets April 16 as date of departure. ‘Ke Dispatch from COS, Havan, 1 April 1960. Santiago Babun called the American Embassy on March 23; 1960 and wanted to see Gerald L. Gardyne. Babun introduced — Bardyne to Orlando Acosta and Eugenio Rolando Mar###tinez. Babun said that the three of them were in close contact with Varona. #Babun asked Gardyne if he knew Carlos Casaus who resides in the Fosca Building. Babun said Casaus was attempting to contact anti-Castro elements and claims to be a special investigator for the U.S. At a meeting onf 24 march 1960, Gardyne told Babun he did not know # Casuas. Babun said that Lombarto Diaz Rodriquez and Varona were leaving Cuba soon. Another meeting of Babun andéAcosta and Rolando on Mareh 25. Le Varona met with case officer in Havana on April 13 and wanted to disucss in U.S. with someone who could speak for U.S. govt his views on Cuban situation. M. Varona agrees to meet AMWAIL in Caracas and proceed to San Jose with AMWAIL in case Figueres not in Caracas. Varona said he was not on best therms with Arango , but he is close to Figueras and Betancourt. N. Varona was questioned re Rubiera. Discussed #i¢#¢ # who should be labor leader or spokesman : Varona supplied names: Manuel "Manulo" Fernandez Rodriquez Lominchar; Reinol Gonzalez Gabnzalez; Jesus Plana; Jesus Artigas; Aggel Cofino; Ignacio Gonzalez Tellechea. Meeting on 18 April 1960 QO. April’18, 1960 cable from Parlett- Miami- . Reports meeting with Buttari who wants to meet Varona. Buttari complained about lack of organization. Stated his son is leaving Cuba with students and he wanted them briefed by Bender group. pny Some ce et oS THIS COPY IS NOT
Page 2 3 ee P. Contact Report- by Gerald Droller- dated Dec 27, 1960. Met with Varona in My Miami with Hunt. Varona reported he had found an isolated plece of land on Andros Island, Bahamas which could be used as a training site for 100 men. "Varona discarded the idea.(Comment: I would bet even money that he will pursue this aspect unilaterally. )" . Q» Memo of conversation, 11/29/60 Varona had meeting with Edwin E. Vallon, Robert A. Stevenson, Robert a. Hurwitch, and Frank J. Devine. Requested funds, stated that Florida law enforcement was geting stricter, impatient. Listed other members of forees working aginst Castor. Aureliano Sanchez Arango; Luis Conte Aguero, radio cannouncer and commentator in Cuba; Pedro Duiz Diaz Lanz Manolo Ray, Andres Vargas Gomez; AREC- rich Cuban businessmen and property owners R. Cable to from Director. Orig. is Gerald Droller. | | told to advise V. that U.S. government official, | | is prepared to see him in NY on April 30 or My 1. Cable dated April 28, 1960 Volume 3, 3 # May 1960 to 29 June 1960> A. V. is to be in NY on May 4 and will stay at the St. Morttz if he can get reservations. V. is leaving NY for Miami on May6 B. Meeting with V. on May 5. memo for record dated 6 May by'| Vv. told he planned t6 go to Miami on May 6 and return to NYC on May 8 or 9, for a meeting with other Cuban leaders, including Justo Carrillo, Rasco, and others. Varona plans to use Amalio Flallo as agit-prop type. Het states that they did not discuss paramilitary subject because “it is an area best be handled ‘in conjunction with private groups, i.e. the Carr-Bender group." used the name Robert Rogers with Varona. B. From[_——sw*d;S/6/60, [ sss] #848 Meeting Mth HUMATL 4 May who# said he and Betancourt seétled differences between Arango and Varona. "Pres. Betancourt told HUMAIL that ODYOKE now wants to take measures against Trujillo." C. V's nephew= Abel de Varona Juarez D. Memo for record. Meeting with Guymers, 16 May 1960 Memo by Sherwood N. Gebien. Guymers reported on meeting with Mujal of 13 May. Figueras and Betancourt urged Arrango and V to join in a united front. "Varona, with whom Mujal (with Rafael Otero) had had a lengthy meeting last week in New York, todd Mujal™ that an attempt will be made to issue a manifesto in June.". A candidate to representative on Frente was Rafael Otero Berlaff- described as a confidant of V and Arrango. Guimers indicated Mujal had recently seen Spruillo Braden again. Braden said he intended to contact Allen Dulles to arrange for Dulles/4##4 Mujal contact. Impression was given that contact would be in writing. Guimers requested 300/month for Otero. E. Cable to JMRANS form Dir dated 5 May. To Galbond and Ponchay. JMARC organization subject of conference on May 27, 1960 with Foster Collins and Al Cox. AMWAIL%S is ready to go to Mexico and arrange COmmo and PM traihing sites. 4 Po nae ar ad Dhue. . bee
Sue cecRET, F. Cable dated 26 May 1960 from[— 1] to Dir. Cite 115. V going to Caracas on May 27 to issue statement containing reasons for break with Cuba. AMWAIL going to Mexico in next 3 or 4 weeks to announce break with Castro. He will look for place to rain 20-40 commo operators. V. will do thesame in Venezuela. Amalio Fiallo will be returning to Cuba to be an undercover FRD coordinator. “considerable disagreement among our Cubans re PM activities. AMBIDDY/ @D/COVE eager to move at once and use planes destroy sugar fields. V in favor ‘invasion' on fairly large scale from third country. Nobody seems like our approach at moment. Parlett temporized and suggested V prepare paper this matter for discussion next week between Licari/Bender/ Vv. only. Bender might bring his 'military expert' to mtg. Suggestion accepted and watérs calmed." V. and AMWATL want immedicate action against Trujillo. FRD will use Rafaél Otero Borlaff, formerly with ORIT as contact with Hemisphere labor. At Bender= kVarona meeting, V accepted first monthly 7OO honorariom from Bender and 200 for his chauffeur. ‘“G. Newspaper article "Fidel called Red Tool, Says Cuba foe" article is by Hal Hendrix. Contains statement made by Varona. DAte 5/29/60- Maimi NEWS « H. To dir from June i, PG vc ensh contacted Castelon on 31 May. V. wants Castelon to meet Arango and SlAhvador Romani who is to lead th Cara group. Romani is the main asset of CIRAKFel. I. To dir from ___|dated June 2, 1960[— +s A, May 30 meeting, Varona had with him Manolo Alcalde #46%% Incala who works for’Decor International in Miami- "apparently V's right hand man." ; J. Cable to Dir fowm MASH dated 6/3/60 MASH28 "Corbuston phoned and met. with Varona 3 June." Brought up the following points: Bender hopes it isn't true that Varona intends give Hendrix details of 2 June immigration troubig @P for Publication. Varona ggreed. Varona should arrange exec. Committee meeting for Wed Jume 8. Asked that Varona not inform Barker of “orbuston contact. / K. To Dir from dated July 2, 1960 Cite | June 23 Ray Leddy and fist sec. Joe Montillar interviewed Varona. ‘here is evidence that V. is under technical survellance and probably physical survelllance. "recommend FRD leaders probably be warmed avoid overt {4 #4030 9 U.S. govt contact." L. Cable to JMASH from Director dated 6/13/60 #34580 learned thru # International Organization Division(IOD) that Mujal organizing Frente Sindical and V. is htnvolved. V. denies knowledge. advised that Alberto Alvarez had participated in formation of the group.Maxwell Raab represents organization legally. Dina Dellale-##ii#+ treasurer. V. was said to be present during NY talks. M. Memo for record dated june 14, 1960 by Subj: meeting with Comm. Pons on June 11. Pons had been attempting to recruit crew members for maritime operztions. “ Pons said that it was common knowledge that V was CIA. Varona is an old friend of his and V asked Pons to join his group. V asked pons if he would care to meet and American who was "a friend of a friend of his." pons declined. Admiral Rodriques Hernandez is Pons contact in Miami. "Pons added that he felt the i a should be brought immediately to the attention of Mr. Abbott ¢ and would like to meet with Mr. Abbott on 14 June.
, ote eat N. C ble dated 6-20-66 To dir fym Hava. On June 17 AMANTHEM ‘introduced Bdward D. Knapman to Cubana Gapt. Eduardo Ferrer. Oo. Tol |from Dir, 23 June 60. Reserzations being made for donferecne suite[ 28 June+5 July. Bender wants meeting with V and #Carr before 3 July. P. Memo for record of meeting between’ Guimers, Sothern, and Gebien. June 27 Mujul told Guimers that he had been told“by FBI contacts not to allow his supporters to undertake assassination plots against the Castros, Che Guevara, etc. Mujal feels this puts him on the spot "because if an attempt af this type is made, the FBI might hold hin responsible and take action to deport him. He then was assured by Guimers that he could not be deported without court action and advised to tell the FBI to mind its own business.” # Volume '-\1 July 1960 to30 sepf'1960~3 _ A.|Memo for'Chief WHD « fpom Esterline .. Subj: Burke, Hedges. Dated .I uly-1960. - ; Droller met with Varona’ in NYC’ for 2,Hour ~" a bed free, tie I ete = pew a>
REP OL Rah ps Volume 4, 1 2 July 2 1960 to 30 sept 1960 i. Memo for Chief WHD Subj: Burke Hedges from Esterline c/wHf 4; 1 July 1960. Mr. Breeii Drolier met with Vv. in N.Y.C. for 2 ker hour Droller met+ laid down firm line that Hedges had no place in the operation. V. objected cos Hedges was an old friend. 2. 5July 60 cable from Jmash to Havana. attached is letter for "Ralp "Ralph" Messages # were not read. 3- Routing slip stating message opendd by TSS and copies forwarded Hava and Mash In UFGW @ 19 4. To Jmash from Dir. 7-11-60; Obtain passport picture of V. Nead for special documentation he knows about. D+ &® To JMASH from Dir. 7-11-60 %&FBI reported Mrs. Catherine Taafe said on 16 June V contacted her and wanted to seeher. Requests €ebe Corbuston warn V about 3 essed Taaffe 6. Memo to Director from J.E. Hoover dated June 29, 1960 re CLIP relates Taaffe story of V. call. 7. V. said 12 July he does not kmow and has never heard of Taaffe 8. July 14, 1960 cable from MASH to Dir. #0206 V and AmBIDDY 1 hav. submitted names of 70 people now residing MASH for candidacy second phase training. recruitment can produce 100 by 1 Aug. 9. JUly 24, 60 cab&@e from Havana to Dir. States Ref R. (HAVA 4174 - In 26983) identifies AMHAWK-2. Ref C contained POA his use as AM HAWK cutout with station. Ref C is DIR 30207 OUT 76577) 10. To dir. From Havana July 20, 29= 1960 - on 19 July Dr. »ario Del Canal Ferrer who described himself as principal rep and coordina tor for AMHAWK contacted pol. officer John Topping and indicated he would &% like discreet contacts with the Embassy since contacts now established through AMHAWK-2 (Ralph) and Juan Menendez Tellez were not sufificient. Station disturbed that indiscret approch made to Embassy revealling that covert channel existed to SMAMHAWK. Aske if AMHAWK 2 is to be eliminated. 7 Fe RRSELa ll. Letters in Spanish to Francisco Jose from Dr. Bashlines ; “to--“ 0" "" Patricia from Eugenio and from Eugenio to Ralph. i2. Indicates messages in 11 were from V. ‘13+ duly 25 60  AMHAWK 2] | SECREL,
© SEARET, 14. Memo for Record re Telephone Call from Jack Malone from | | 26 Jly 60. Malone reported that V ahad asked Mr. Lowell Tash, former mariagér of an American ranch in Cuba to visit Andros Island on behalf of V in order to Iease 34 or 4 acres of aland. Malone will instruct Pash to go to Andros and let Malone know what comes of trip. © 15 léJuly 28, 60 to Dir from MASH. AMHAWK claims Fernandez has worked with him. Said name kVargas Gomez probably given by Fernandez since felt Vargas in U.S. and couldn't be touched by Fidel. . 17. july 28, 60 V. said Amhawk 2 is his contact with Olien . Mario del Canal is head man and general coordinator in cuba for. amhawk's gpoup. code aname Patricio. v. Menendez tellez is man *_ put amhawk in touch with Olien. 18. a 19.Amhuwk says hell be in D.C. for 5 ug meeting with pepep People to People commistee. Be in N.Y. 6 Aug and will call Bender. Will be in Maimi aug 6. 20. Coprespondence from Havana, Ralph, to V. Aug 6, 1960. In Spanish. , eal. To Dir from MASH Aug 10, 1960 V. stated that AMRASP is not flexible enough in its personnel policies.; needs a leader; & Bender is too stingty. Bender group wants AMHAWK as Chairman It common talk Miam that AMMM Nard up. Parlett believes tat time ripe begin funding Miam Amfaip activities out of agreed $131,000 per month. Beginning sept all funding to be handled via Mexiso. Pleas be sure Pwicker has cash andl jacoount availa ble upon his arrival Mexi. "**T  _ 22. V arrived in Maimi from Mexi Aug 18. 23 Message from Mex. to Director, Aug 19, 1960 vV plans on trip ‘to L.A. for press conference Aug 19. 2h. V arrived Miami on 18 August with a 2 day visitor visa and intended to visit hi wife in L.A. and returm to mexico A 25. To mexico from Director Payment mailed to ZAMHAWK “ug 19 26. im Spanish letters to ApHAWK from Cuba. 27. @H 25 Aug. AMHAWK tleephoned from Mexi to Alonzo Pujal in NY to akk him get in touch Idcari to check on Aug report. Agency does not want Wf to uses Licari's name on such matters- serious security implications. @8) From Director to Mexico JMASH, Aug 25, 60. Cite Dir 47292- "FYI: During AMHAWK recent visit PBPRIME he reportedly solicited funds LAS VEGAS gamblers. Suggest at your discretion you probe report." eo Letter from V to Bender requesting secure residence permemit in U. S. ##@ for Mr. and Mrs. Jose J. Garcia , Mr. and Mrs Carlos Rosello, and MR. and Mrs Roberto Solis. ‘Hill be representatives from WEst. Live in Spark, Nevada. dated Aug 26, 2960 45 %40403
30. @i8 V. planning to return to i eoomad of problems in Mex Date Aug 316 uur 31. SEpt 1, 60 ‘Styebeiser recalls MYC meeting when Parlett raised issue of independent party with amhawk to’ latters embarrassment. Presume +Pre@@mre this same group: réferted to. Atthaivk réadio program Rescate would support this. 32. Re AMHAWK unilateral readio activi Want it to cease. 33. Memo for the record from Erte Wits Subject is "VIews of AMWAIL3 on Current Cuban Exile aSituation." Dated SEtpt, 6. Feels V. should be choser as chairman of AMCIGAR. 34. /Blank pate "U. S. Dept of Justice FBI Investigation, Sept 12, 1969 Cuban Political Activities Internal Security-Cuba." 35.Varona arrived Mt from Mexico by aircraft during the early P.M. on 14 @m Sept. 1960; Subject was plannim to remain in New York for 2 days. 17 Ha 1960 subject planning to proceed to 115 Venetian Way, San Marina, Florida. (Memo to Droller dated Sept 15) Memo from Joseph F. Langan. 36. Cable Sept 16, 1960 To Dir from Mash #oT2eT "SOSA told Bender Gupton of AMHAWK's strongest desire return Cuba sonnest. Wondered whether Bender would furnish AMHAWK necessary support once inside. Bender replied emphattally in affirmative, pointing out that this would be excellent step not only for AMHAWK's own political ambitions but also for AMRASP prestige as whole. ..." 37. M Contact Reprt, dated Sept 22, 2960 - Meeting with Tony Varona, Pine Cottage, Coral Gables on Sept.17, 1960 . Memo re written by Drofler. "1. GUPTBMinterpreted this meeting for the undersigned." Verona wanted to see Droller becadke of his possible withdrawal from the EXCOM and his early retmrn to Cuba. Dro@ler thinks its a good idea for Varona to return to Cuba. Suggests to him that he submit to me a most detailed statemmht as to the support he thought he needed from Bender and that after this planning phase this matter could be discussed more intelligently, more concretely, and tn more definitive terms.. Varona advised he was going to N.Y. on evening of the 18th and he would call and arrange another meeting. Sept 27, 1960= Cable to Dir from Mash. MASH # 0830-Jerry W. Erler, Pres. Sears Roebuck, Cuba advised had been approached by Manuel Rodriquez to serve as alternate courier FRD CUBA and FRD Miami. Rodriquez said he is intermediary between FRD and recuperation in Cuba for mutual support coordination both groups. He travels Havana-Miami about three times per month and meets Frank Zayas and or Tony Varona to give and receive' plans and infructions. 39. Contact “eport 30 Sept 1960- Meeting with the Executive Committe 27 Sept. 1960 in La Moderne Motel, Coral Gables. Gupton and I met thCommittee minus Sanchez Arango, Informed that Varana had been appointed as General Coordinator of the Frente. wan 41790824
SCORE E 40- Meeting with Tony Varona, 27 Sept. 1960, Coral Gables. Contact # Report written by Droller. "Gupton and Bender met with Varona at the jatter's reqaest in private. Varona brought me up to date on events which had taken place after his and Carrillo's meeting with Hunt and me in Washington (see Hunt's memorandum for the record in Contact Repwet file)." 41. Blank Pate "U.B. Dept of Justice FBI investigation July 13, 1960 Ra: Gederico Fernandez Casas a sete
9 SLURE |; Volume 5- Tony Varona. 1 Oct 1960 to 30 Dec 1960 1. 2. Meeting with Tony Varona, La Moderne Motel, Coral Gables, 28 Sept (1960. Contact Report, dated 3 Oct 1960. Written by Gerald Fa Droller. States that Gupton and I met with Varane. "I told Varona that # Swe would send in the future certain equipment into Cuba. If € verything went well, I would inform him and the FRD could take the credit. If something went wrong, the FRD, however, would have to take the blame." 36 ea A from Dir to JMASH dated 3 Oct. 1960 with instructions that : be reminded that affiliates of AMRASP are to be run by Gupton wek Sosa. PR be Tl, a at 4, Memo for record, dated 4 Oct 1960. Subi. aReport #8 Contact with Alberto Roque. By | Roque lists dangers of appointing Varona he General Coordinator of FRD. Roque is interested in MDC, and promoting Rasco. 2+ Cable dated Oct 4, 1960 To Director from Havana Ref: MASE 0863 (In 20346) States that AMHAWK is pleased with Ref operation. Boat returned Hava without difficulties. V. now ready to exfiltrate following as soon as possible. List includes Fossey Jose Orimela Torra= nephew of Miro Cardona. » Lt. Armando Gerra Iglesias, and Lt. Nicolas R. Vaan. Who have info on sovient technicians stationed San Antonio de Los Banos and Mangua,. 6. Cable from JMMASH to Dir dated ct 5, 1960. MASH 0936. States ‘tm that first Twicker /Amhawk meeting since V. assumed post of general _ coordinator. Agreed that W Twicker will maintain normal contacts with V and other AMCIGAR members plus Sosa and Paula. Also has right discuss opinions with departmental Chiefs. Gupton and Enzel will confine contacts to Departmental Chiefs with whom they have been working plus Sosa. Also, no PBPRIMER should make specific commitments to any Cuban without prior consultation with Amhawk. Comment: believe above is reasonable ce kahnghine practical tems none of above intended curtail ait -~tretiuction or relationships." 7. 7 Oct 1960 cable to director from Havana. Cite Hava 6439 Report of Goddon M. Biniaris from AMCALL 1 reports that Arango has withdrawn from the FRD. Justom Carillo and Felipe Pazos @ will be integrated ino Manuel lRay's MRP. Varona espressed desire to join MRP but Ray insists Varona retxain to Cuba before being accepted. 8. Memo we for record, dated 6 Oct. by Droller (c/wa?47Pa) re 3 phone call from Ricardo Lorie. ; ; 9. Cable from MASH to Director dated Oct 6, 1960. AMHAWK considerin4 mg Bogata as AMRASP hemisphere propaganda distribution point. Twicker indicated tacit acquiesence, but, Meigs-feels this would provide undesirable echelon between AMRSP-HOS* ahd! its national branches.
POS = 10. To Director Brom JMASH dated 6 Oct. Cite 0957 MASH AMHAWK alleges two cubana pilots and navigator who fly Castro on International flights ready defect and desires offer them equal pay as inducement. "kh, FBY: If Pilots really fly Castro this opens other opnl possiblitties." ll. Blank page- FBI Memo dated October 3, 1960= Subject: Frente REvolucionario Democratico. Internal Security Cuba. 12. Cable Oct 8, 1960 from MASH to / Director. Hunt believes V will repeat will do his utmost in new post and suggests: that in this difficult initial period we assume attitude of watchful waiting and see whether V aan produce, without naggin4 wg and otherwise diverting him from ¢ t eritical problems. Via Amclatéer 1 Twicker| | becoming familiar working level matters AMRASP and this will =. Provide check on V activity and performance 13, To director from MASH Cable= dated Oct 8, 1960. ~~ AMHWK apparently interested mounting PM ops as political favor his contacts Cuban exile community who nog willing affiliate AMRSP but desirous utilize AMHAWK claims access arms source with tacit acquiescence ODYOKE. On Oct 4 Sosa asked Gupton arrante meeting with Enzel at which Sosa stated AMHAWK desires Enzel mount Oriente operation utilizeing Algerto Fernandez Echevarria and AMNORM= Nino DIAZ. Oct 6, Sosa made direct pitch for Enzel hand over small amount arms. Claimed AMHAWK in contact with unnamed individual who owns small plane which has made two flights from Florida in alast two weeks to make arms delivery cmite Dugqae group in Escambray. Enzel tactifully refused this request on grounds complete ops detail must b3 forthcoming prior to arms trun over. Basic element of interest above is AMHAWK willingness break own AMRASP admin channeds. 14. Cable from JMMASH to Director » dated Oct 12, 1960. DRE has selected following students for first prop team: Ramon Barquin Canterio, DOB Aug 8 1942; Carlos de Varona y Segura, DOB 29 Une 1941 (son of Tony); Miguel A. Garcia R Armengo, born 1 Nov 1938.; Manuel Salvat Roque. Alberto Muller y @uintans. 15. Memo for Record, Report of contact with Alberto Roque, Oct 13, 1960. by | . 16. Cable from London to Director dated oct 15, 1960. Arango has lef t FRD and joingmg with Diaz Lanz groups. Persons representing FRD: Dr. Rolando de Rojas Gonzales, representing Varona, Dr. Frank Marinez Piedra, representing RC, Dr. Jose F. Caragol, rep- resenting Artime, Dr. Julian Arias, representing Sanchez, Dr. Diaz. Also states William Morgan is reported to be have taken to Escambray hills. (Handwritten after this statement "JAIL" } 4qt1 08s?
a » SECRET, ! 17. Cable dated Oct 15. Luis Morales Ortega granted tourist visa, U.S. Vis chaffeur. 18. Estevez del pino is V's ¢euxbaettiar rep in Venezuela. 19. Cable Oct 17 from Director to JMASH. Tywicker urged exert strongest pressure on V to deliver all material his possession immedicately. Twicker to inform V ODYOKE demands from Twicker immedicate turnover. WH comment : Reported certain’ materical being hand-carried Washington. 20. Contact report dated Oct 17 . Subj. meeting with QDCOVE, Columbu 5, Hotel, Florida on Oct##+ 12. By Wallace A. Parlett. QDCOVE showed him a @#@ telgram he had received from Rojas for transmittal to Ve Whicker should ascertain, without involving the source, what EAMHAWK is up to in connection with British-owned real estate. QDCOVE asked whether we could be of assistance to inflitrate one of his men, FNU, CRESPI. 21. Contact Report- Oct 17- by Wallace A. Parlett. Subject: meeting with ANSLAW-1, Columbus Hotel, Florida. AMSLAW=1. was to leave for Paris the evening of 14 Oct where he wanted to cd persuade AMECRU-1 to return to the U.S. in order to begin and carry out the important work of a "behind the secenes collaborator" with AMRASP. Is that alright with Parlett? It is alright with AMHAWK with whom this matter had been cleared. T answered in the affirmative. 22. FRD delegate in BOgota is Marino Sorondo Quintana 23. Cable Oct 18- from JMMASH to Director. FRD pudget proposal included large sum for work inside Cuba which Bender group eliminated ani counterppoposed that FRD collect peso funds from Cuban sources and use them inside Cuba. V. reports increasing diffiuculties in collecting pesos inside Chha and states that pesos, a large portion, were going to Manuel Ray. V requests budget increase by 25,000 $ monthly oh, Contact Report- Oct 18, 1960- Subj. Meeting with AMHAWK 13 Oct. 1960 in a very hot car near the Miami airport. By Wallace A. Parlett. # V. requested that we supply him with arms and not inquire into the details of how he would dispose of these arms. He said he had a plane at his disposal. He could deliver the material inside Cuba. As he had confidence in us,‘ we should have confidence in him. A revolution can not be wone through bureaucratic means. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. No commitment was given. Told hin that he would Hear from Hunt about it. 25. Cable Oct 19. From JMASH to Dir. "Having rebuked V on LT Oct for raidjs éndangering lives of Americans in Cuba, ticker on 18 Oct told V that material still not accounted for. Ve at once began taking steps recover same. FEI: & V understands material essential and manifested no resistnace to delivering any balance locatable. On basis Twicker interview no reason believe any key materials purposely withheld, although "sourenirs” may have been retained by members raiding party.
26. Cable Oct 19- from Havana to Dir. Gerardo Rafael Alvarez claims ms, close connections with 3CO man resistance group in Matanza who rena, ay to fight but need arms and ammo. Group connected with Jorge and E& Rafael Fundora. Sampddro clese friends with Willian Erler. Also claims to knewn V. 27. Dispatch to Chief of WH Division re Anti Castro Gnoups and & JMARC Reports a meeting with Carlos Hevia @ and Lowell H. Lunger on 1 Dec. 1960. Hevia reiterated his personal desires not to become closely involved with asmamber of any Cuban exile group but intended solely to use his influence and contacts to determine just what is being done or not done amongst anti~Castro organizations. Knom V. for many years. . 28. Oct20, 1960 cable. Indicates V is in New York. 29. Oct 20 , 1960 Cable From Havana to Dir. AMHAWK 2 reqaest that V be personally notified that Lomberto La Caridad Diaz Rodriquez g will arrive Marathon, Florida 21 Oct aboard the "See Bee" Purpose is consultation with V. Mash requested arrange arrival and departure boat so as to leave no record and avoid all apublicity. 30. Cable Mash to Director- Oct 21, 1960 V agreed to make statement ofor the cause to press on Oct 23 at a meeting with Labor leaders in NYC. . 31. Oct 21, 1960 Oct 20 meeting with V. and Miro Cardona. Cable. Miro accepted post of secretary general for pR. of AMRASP and *PLLL receive hisiunds on that basis. 32. Oct 22, 1960 Cable- From MASH re History of FRD labor affiliate. Sosa took initial steps organize labor affiliate in Miaimi. Another group formed in NY. Both merged to form , Frente Obrero Revolucionario Democratico (FORD). Under original Bender AMHAWK agreement where MASH was to direct and fund all affiliates including FORD, MASH wokked thru SOSA get labor show on road. But Amwawk repudiated original agreement becasue of alleged interference with internal affairs of FRD for dealing directly with affiliates. 33. Oct 24 Cable gj From MASH to Dir. W ‘wicker phoned V at Hotel Buckingham NYC and queried V re statement to press noting that _ Hunt had not seen it published. V said that his speech 23 Oct at Hotel Empire to crowl of 600 had included the statement but he did not yet know extent press coverage. Added he now editing a press handout, presumably with Lem Jones, which would contain the statment plus other points. FYI: American voice answered phone in AMHQWK room. When identity queried V said only that person was "a friend." Could have been Lem Jones man or even the alleged State Dept (in quotes) contact who purpottedly advised V against making the statament. -34,0ct 25 Cable frm Dir to JMASH- Jones said State Department man was really rep of Senate Investigation Committee in touch AMHAWK thru Senator Guathers.
acrijt SEURKEL 2213! { 35- Cable from Dir to JMASH and JMHOPE, dated 26 Oct. " ?wo independent sources report AMHAWK boat is rebroadcasting HOpe. @ programs. Specifically mentioned was "Prensa Libre" Show. Doublech ecked. Both Monitors insist report valid. Unauthorized clandestine rebroadcasting hope programs jeopardizes tremendous CIA investment. V action will not be tolerated. Twicker will emphatically direct ve stop forthwith. Advise HQS soonest V compliance above instruction For Corbuston: Is Carbo providing V with Dubplicate tapes of Prensa Livee Program? If so prohibit immediately." Cit dir 08219 36. Cable Oct 28, 1960. Meeting of Bender and arango Sanchez. Sanch ez is to submit specifics for help to his org to Jim Smith and to remain in contact with Bender. Parlett believes above leaves door open to either work with Sanchez or neutralize him. 36. &Cable from Havana to Dir dated 29 Oct 1960. On 27 Oct Enrique Trueba Campa was introduced to Knapman by odoath att. Trueba is officer in Regil3 Coffiee, an ald classmate of Fidel Castro- issue imediate kPOA for use JMNET Intel/PM asset and assign No. 214-G. Trueba and brother, Pdédro, supportin Capt. Osvaldo Ramirez who is unit comir. anti-Castro force under Major Evalio Duque. 37+ Cable Oct 29, 1960- AMJUE=1 requested assistance to obtain visa for Roberto Rodriquez Hevia dnd family. Hevia told AMJUTE41 that he had been asked to go to Miami by Rafael De J. Gonzalez who ss nt message through ex-capt Enrique Dominguez Perez- Hevia claims to have been in contact with reps of FRD, and $$$ in contact with Varona, Marin-Elena,Tomas Cabanas. 38. Cable Oct 31, 1960 To Dir from MASH cite MASH 335 ? "Subjects ref. picked up safely by Coast Guard cutter 2 hours off Key west morning 29 Oct. Cutter towed launch to point off Boca Chica Key where MASH 36 and CO met to take custody bodies. Launch temporarily held Coast Guard Sation Key #¥ West. Maim officers brought subjects MASH safe house and held until Imigration-94 documents ready morning Oct 30. MASH remaining in Close contact with subjects who presently Room 319 University Court Motel. Began making local contacts Afternoon 30 “et with AMBIDDY=1, AMHAW)- AMWATL=5 ,#Martin-Elena, etc. AMRUNG-1 stated he intended remain MASH 3 days or "until confusions and misunderstanding resolved" with ref to Radio Commo, . Sea Delivery, and Air drop porblems. Planned operation PAT discussed. Main points were recognition signals and selection rendevous points. This tkpe op will be discussed futther with JOBES present so that any futhre misunderstanding can be prevented. aq44p4agr 39. V to have NYC press conference on Nov 4. Apts 40. Meeting with Varona at Hunts's apt, Miami, 25 Oct 1960. Memo for-ecord dated 2Nov. #et? by Droller. Meeting of V. Droller, Hunt. They wanted V to make statement which indicated he did not consider himself as futhre pres. of Cuba nor was the FRD to be considered the futhre govt. Hunt dictated the _Statement to Varona. V. gave it over the phone to Sosa for implementation. V's public relations consultant in NY is Lem Jones. V doesn't like hims _and will discharge him. 41. Cable dated Nov 3 from MASH re discussions with AMRUNG-l. Mr. Jim Pekish, MASH Case officers. " Did not discuss Pinar del Rio or Escaibrey DZ's with NYONE(7) MASH. Only person fully witting besides self and AMIUM-1 is AMYUM cartographer in Havana who trusted implicitly by A-l.individuals at DZ's obviosuly knowledgeable. In this connection A-1 turned over to Hava case officer complete plans sea landing zones DZ and other related inforamtion for passing Headquarters re implementing, preliminary phase operation
RAY oo “SECRET, Awl feels Varona has subgerted cause. When asked if he received 2 covert shipments arms sent by #4 Varona boats he stated no. Upon confronting Ve he ascertained arms cached. A-1 with relactant agreement V will now be given arms cached. A-1 stated V. sent representative to Hava to kill Awl but could not. V. stated his people not assassins but loyal ACubans who want Country free."... "Landing 2 boats supply missions with A-1 who will return Cuba in MASH boat sometime after pertod of no moon. A-1 wants to take u/T operator now HQS with him” ane 5 edb hehe q4ts043. ee rem ee Shudcl.
‘me oy oe Apt A ee 4 greg a OF SOUAELL i 156 Dispatch Oct 28, 1860 from to Chief of Western Hemispher Division ‘From Chief of Base JMASH. Oon 3 Oct 1960 Jesus Rodriquez and y Moreno (A-11-877-276) appeared at ODURGE office and requested passport, Indicated he was returning to Cuba on a special mission for Tony Varona. Returning to coordinate counter revoluationary activities in the Pinar del Rio to Havana area. WG UFGA 228. 46. 4 Nov 1960 Cable requesting that JMASH urge AMHAWK that arbitrary action in No 45 (above) could prove counter productive. Instruct him that all futhre plans this type will be coordinated prior implementation. 47. Cable to Dir from MASH dated 4 Nov 60 Lists salary scales for Mexi delegates who are Rolando Rojas, Jose Caragol, Roberto de Varona, Amaro Alvarez, Julian Arias Lazaro Diaz, Rodriquez E+ Fleitas. AMRASP not paying salaries. Assume ORRISON making payments. 48. Cable dated Nov 5, 1960 from MASH stating i on Nov 3 V had told Hunt that V had received info that Manolo Ray wanted to leave Cuba and was to be exfiltrated by Bender group. 49. Cable dated Nov 5, 1960 to Dir from Havana. Humberto Conrado Rodriquez Saborit will replace Jose Amado Chavez Ger+ Guerra. Saborit is Chief Action/ Sabotage element in ae group and sought by DIER. Piscis departing Nov 6. ; 50. Cable to Dir from Mash dated Nov 7. On Nov 5 AMPAIM-5 gavet+Wes+ Twicker memo of conversation recently sustained in SANJ with Jose FlIgueres. Figueres old friend of Arango Sanchez. Equal freindship or esteem for y. Figueres said if he could bring about Arango's reintegation in FRD, he would try to do so. dl. Cable from Mash to Dir, Dated Nov 7. At Hunt's request Amadeo Barletta Jr. arranged staged interview 6 Nov with We4qnado As result V issued unequivocal statement disavowing any LSPA. connection between his current post and that of provisional presidency. 32. Cable from Mash to Dir dated Nov 9, 1960. V hired Adeeb, Osborne and McClaney public relations firm, 100 Biscayne Ave, Miami. " Firms assistance accepted by V without compromise of any kind." 93+ Cable Nov 9 Hunt told V that Corbuston would assume full responsibility for payment of slaries, maintencace, travel, rents, ete for FRD afiliated. 54. Cable MASH to Dir. Nov 9 Answere to request of V verification in ordering counter revolutionary activities in Cuba via several individuals directly. V cannot verify as does not know subject nor alleged operation. Handwritten from ref- Rodriquez y Moreno esus. Note on bte bottom of page Heoey+ Juey ?- From what’I have read lately it looks like the Hawk is acting independently. Was this discussed with him? It's probably to Jerry Droller. awe |
=F  SEOR 55e Cable dated Nov 9 to Dir. V did not attand NYC meeting slleged ly heald by Miro, Aguero, Mestre, Ameer, etc. ( to Mash's knowledge ) 56. #$'s Cable to Director from Havana dated Nov 10, 1968 Clark Ce Wyatt, former pres of Burrus Flour Mills introduced Olien to Hbaldo Mario Pascual Alvarez, usually know as Mario Pascual Alvarez, also ario Alvarez, argentine citizen. Alvarez is coordinator for Union Nacional Democratica based in Miami whose principal leaders are Pepe de la Torriente, Luis Penelas, Andres Vargas Gomez, and Commandante Jorge Diaz. Alvarez has been trying to bring about amalgamation of opposition groups, specifically Accion Cuban, MAR and Rescate group who follow ky. af. Cable, dated Nov 10. To Havana from Dir. Manuel Ray in conversation with Bender claims Padilla his asset. Ray had planned time defection of one Isle of Pines Garrison to conincide liberation Matos. Ray thought Isel of Pines could become significant base mrp mil ops. "For number reasons which primarily political and to be reported by separate message, our relations with Ray group strained. For Mash: To free Huber Matos via AMHAWK (AMRASP) and attmepts stir Matos into Amrasp camp of course of much significance bo JMARC objectives g enerally and AMPRASP prestige specifically. 58. Cable Nov 14. fo Dir from JMASH~ Amhawk to arrive D.C. Nov 15 for Consulatation with| | kAmbassador to USA and OAS with whom he in telephonic contact. Hopes secure collective OAS action against Cuba and failing that discuss declaration war aginst Cuba. V feels should decl are war aginat Cuba then ¢¢+ request USA military aid. At a would send Cuban volunteers to from foll countries: USA 300, ae 50, 100; 25-50; and from and NYC an undetermined number. ~ Would unite with FRD trainees now in camps and with| lor USA assist- ance be transported to Cuba to open a combat front. ‘39 Cable Nov 15. AMYUMS reported two sucessful drops to Evelio DUque Forces on Nov 3 and 11 by V using RCessna aircraft. Drop consistdd of 60 machine guns. 60. Nov 16 cable from MASH to dir stating response the request for Twicker exploration re planning PM activities outside AMRASP. No Known independent AMHAWK PM activities. é1.| counseled AMBIDDY1 and AMPAIM 1 on Nov 15 to lend fullest support to V 62. Blank page= DEF 62658 dated 16 Nov 1960 63. Map of locations in - hand dreqe+ drawn. with a report by Roberto de Varona Loredo, executive member of AMRASP Mexico Ci Delegation. (Dispatch) Map indicates locations for various staging areas in for military training campa. 64, Cable to JMASH fro Dir dateds@ Nov 10? Jose Manuel Brana Duran claims affiliation 100 man GW force in Cc Maguey commanded by Capt Orlando Orozco. Claimed group apolitical and had“ blessing of V. 65. Blank pate- Letter from Frank J. Devine, Special assistant, Bureau of Inter-American Affairs, dated Nov 18, 1060 66. Cable from Mash to Director, 18 Nov. "Growth of MRP strenth, Miami arrival Manuel Ray, firm establishment AMRSSP as serious alveit somewhat controversial unit, Bender group concentration on selected number of Cuban complexes, are factors which about to result clearer emergence leading contenders for ecarry= ing brunt anti castro fight. We can perhaps devote now fuller attention to AMRASP, MRP, and MRRD without undue distraction by other mich less important groups. However we should realize that these latter groups may be very vocal in their attacks on the "big Three" Also there is no unity witin axile onmunity and wven a man of Miro Cardonas statomé threw in towel this regard (See below). Further more it quite conceivable. that! younger element s within
PO CECREL ! AMRASP and even perhaps AMWAIL may switch to MRP sooner or later. This t@ might be so because Bender, I.E. PBPRIME, readiness Render some support to MRP no dark secret and MRP perhaps more appealing to you new direction. AMWAIL was always close to MRP but had no place to go until just now." ss. " During 16 Nov Bender Miro meeting latter was much dejected. He cannot bring about unity: Those in touch with PRPRIMERS are smug and feel no need to amake even a minimum of compromise: those not in touch are waiting to see which of groups will gain upper hand and then will try to join it at last possible moment...." "Bender then sprung suggestion, and suggestion only, which he had tried out on Manuel Ray the previous month night: Perhaps one could form a consel}jo revolutionario democratico, chaired by an elder statesman without pary affiliation. (Comment: Parlett was thinking of MIRO.) C ouncil would have 3 members: Varona, Ray, Lorie. Under council would be affilated orgs such as AMRASP, MRP, AMYUM dissidents and any other group that wnated to join. -++eMiro felt such solution possible especially if prprimers would let it be known it desire.d. " 67. Blank page- FBI MEmorandum dated 18 Nov 1960; Subject Anti-Fidel Castro Activities. File No. 109-58) 68. Contact Report by Wallace Parlett with Raul Chibas and Juan Estevez Ramiras on nov 16, 1960. Informed of currasé‘ organization of MRP. Manolo Ray wanted that I be reassured and that I understood fully the MRP's great freindship for the U.S. I gave Chibas a $400 check made out to his name. 69. Cable dated nov 21, 1960 Ray has phoned V from NYC and arranged to see AMHAWK in Miami. According V brief conversation was cordial. 70. Cable re+ Dated Nov 21 reporteing 17 Nov conversation with Parlett, V said he very disturbed over Parlett proposal establish Miro as “Super coordinator" and supercede AMBIDDY] with Lorie. Said this would lead necessarily to his resignation as all work to date would have to be done anew. Hunt calmed him with assurances that Americans sometimes think ourt loud and that noserious proposal was being made to effect such a radical move." Tl. Cable to Director from MAsh, Nov 21. Subject of Provisional govt discussed with V. If we agree on single Provisional president V thinks Miro Cardona probably best suited. For discussion purposes V will provide list of suggested cabinet appointees for caretaker perthod. 72. Document transfer and cross reference. for Varona. Lists two 201's 201-078056 and 201-289552 (Roberto's) 73. Cable from JMMASH- dated Nov 21. Miro Cardona may accept position as AMRASP roving ambassador in Latin America. Hunt authorized V offer any reasonable salary plus expenses to Miro. 74. Contact report dated 22 Nev. Subject: meeting with Tony Varona 14 Nov 1960 at apt, Coral Cables, Fhorida. Yarena Report written by Wallace A. Parlett. Kiten+ V informed them of plans to to to NY to see whom he wants to ask for aid. ver this, V would go to D.C. to see the OAS Secretary General and will give pegition paper to press. We suggested to V that it might be a good idea to visit Washington during the week of Nov 21 and to pay a courtesy call on someone in the office of Assistnat SEcretary Mann. 44140444
i an SECREL 75.Cable dated Nov 2k. 1960 from JMASH ‘to Director Pedro Diaz Lanz has ‘joined AMRASP, bringing into it the following pilots: Abel Hera Corton, Frank PirpFiorini, Francisco Llano, Evangelista Mrsuli, Ramon P. puentes, Nester Alvarez, and Fernando Garcia. (Marcos Diaz Lanz, his brother also joined.) Shortly after joinging R AMRASP, Diaz suggested to AMHAWK the establishment of a special mission group comprising the above personnel, all of whom, accofding to Diaz are qualified as A/c mechanics. The group could drop AMRASP leaflets on cities, small towns and cooperatives and could fly cargo missions when required. To prepare themselves for standby readiness Diaz has requested V ‘ and V has queried Twicker) for funds to A- Rehabilitate the personaly owned B-25 A/C of Diaz at a cost of approx $5000. B- Provide pilots with link trainer time (8 pilots at ten hours monthly, at cost of $8 men+ per hour) and C consider purchase of Floate equipped Cessna 180 or 210 for infil/exfil Ops. Twicker believes Diaz highly motivated and recognizes AMRASP as mainstream anti-Castro org. Temp. solution has been to assign Diaz group to transport Commission, which now functions under mil commission. SRequestes HQS approve initial link trainer refresher of DIS 960, 15 hrs per pilot, then monthly cost of 640$/ month. (no author given) 76. Blank Page- Outgoing Cable from Dept of State dated Nov 25, 1960 TT. Cable dated nov 26. from JMASH to Director Ref 1800. AMHAWK has been pressuring for commitment ref proposal, but when he mentioned that "Cesar" fo his personat+unt principal underground leader, and proponent of ref plan wanted to make quick trip to Miami Hunt replied that opportunity ideal give-Desar thorough debriefing. Twicker agreed that CESAR would be compartmented from Goudie and Martin Elena, and could t@l1 his story directly to Keator. 78. Blank Page- FBI Memo dated 28 Nov 1960 Subject : Movimiento Revolucionario del Pueblo (MRP) File No 105-3107 79. Letter to Dave from unidentified source- may be Lem Jones. dated Nov 29, 1960. Indicates that Varona decided he wanted a nw public relations outfit in NY Outfit selected was Connolly Associates, headed by Joe Connolly Jr.He has been NY correspondent for Adeeb, Osborne and Mc Claney. Osborne pretends to know nothing about what is going on. Joe Connolly says 8 Osborne personally called him about project. Joe wants no part of it. 80. Blank Page= Memo of Conversation dated Nov 29, 1960 Subject: Activities against the Castro Regime in CLuba. Sl. Blank p. FBI memo dayed DEC 7, 1960 - Subject: Revolutionary Movement by the People (MRP) 82. Cable- From WAVE to Dir dated Dec 8, 1960= re review with[ _ |possible bases for provisional govt with AMLOONH 1 .° BAMLOON excluded himself from any participation, stating that he desired only to return to his finca, his law office and presidency of colonos. 83. From Wve to Dir, dated Dec 9. states that V absent Miami until 13 Dec. 34, Newspaper article which indicates V in Chicago on Dec 9. 85. FBI Memorandum dated Dec 14, 1960 Subject: Democratic Revolutionary Front. ..-"_piternal Security- Cuba. (Blank Page) “85. Cable from Dated Dec 10, 1960 states deBriefing Pachuke continuing Longan plans @ PACHUKE wash for LCFLUTTER on 12 Dec. Will travel via Houston secuirty sheck PACHUKE"S house. On DEC 9 Johngon, FNU, speaking Texas English phoned Mexico City Cuban Embassy from Nogales  exico saying had 'very very important' info to give them. Said info atout gVarona and Florencio of NY. Cable from states on 29 Nov subject registered as Carl Johnson of 3452 Fe Dunn St., Memphis, Tennessee, photographer qa- 11710450 erate twee . es aa
ag 4 y SECREL: i N86. Cable from to Dir dated Dec 12. According to FBI Johnson's true name is Thomas Howard Griggs born 2 Sept 25, wanted in Chicago on warrant for abduction. 87. Cable from WAVE dated Dec 13, Ponchay met Gustavo Mustelier, Cuban' dawyer on 11 and 12 kDEC. Manson attended meeting under name of Robert Vincent. General discussion re Cuban exile unity odF lack thereof. 88. Cable neal Dir dated Dec 15. Estevez appointed FRD coordinator CIRAKE=3 quit supporting V. 89. List of claimed personnel of Rescate. Transmittal of Varona's OB. ( What is OB) Dated Dec 16. In spanish. 90. a& Cable to Dir from Wave dated Dec 19.Per “Per Scorgory verbal query at WAVE, Rafael Genor ("Macho") working with AMIRON. AMDIP approves visa for wife." : 91. Dispatch= dated Dec 21. To Ch#ef WH Division- JMWAVE from Chief M AMOT/2 reports that Gisela Garcia de Solis who resides 314 L. Street, Sparks, Nevada is working for AMIRON in Nevada, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Reno and Las Vegas. She was recommende for the job by kv. and Jorge Alonso Puju PUJOL. Requests traces. 9é. Blank page- Information Report from Office of Naval Intelligence dated 22 December 1960 Subject:Cuba: Statements sof Cuban refugee recently arrived in Madrid Spain. ge.Biographical profile on Dr. Manuel A. de Varona dated 22 Dee 1960 93+ Memorandum from FBI dated December 22, 1960 re Anti-Fidel Castro Cactivities. 94. Blank Page- Memorandum dated December 20, 1960 on Cuban opposition groups. erm Ae ng, Te ange ATES: Fad aa " wi rn Or one
| Volume ¥ 6 Varona 201 From 1 January 1961 to 30 May 1961 L1210445 1. Cable dated 5 Jan 1961 re AMNORM. Refers to Bender meeting on January 5, NYC. 2. Cable DAted Jan 5 in@icates V wants to visit troops in [ 3 Cable dated Jan 6 lists AMDIP's suggestians for provisional govt officials. 4. Gable+Dated+ Memo for # record dated Jan 9, 1961 re Consolidated Production Company. Mr Lee Grills is pres of Company of Ft Lauderdale Florida Firm is engaged in production of explosives and he now has a new y type which he wishes to make known to the U.S. govt. Currently engaged in filling large order for Cubans give name of V., Fredrick Goudie, " Florentine Blanco. Grills is in business with Lewis O'ConnorJr and Joseph O'Connor. 5« FBI Memo dated Jan 9, 1961 re Frente Revolucionario Democratico- Blank page. 6. Memo for record by L. Napoli dated 13 Jan. Subj. Conversation with AMCLATTERL and Varona concerning the Cuban exile group's visit to Washington. AMCLATTERL was told by V that there were plans for large delegation of Cubans to go to Washington from Miami and New York. Purposes: Thank Pres Eisenhower for million dollars set aside for Cuban relief, pay a tank -you call to Peruvian Ambassador and speack to reps of OAS. ae {. Blank page= Memo for the Record dated 10 Jan 1961 8. Page headed with Dir of CIA=- Cellini was formely employed in the gambling casino at the Tropicana night club in Havana. It is also requested that we be advised whether your Agency is in a position to know of any extensive financial backing of Varona and Frente and » if so, whether there is any other data avail able indicating substantial contributions by gambling intereste in the u.S. 9. Blank Page DBF 67223 dated 18 Jan 1961 10. CAble dated 20 Jan from WAVE to Dir. Orellana told AMBip that Gog disposed recognize a Cubn govt-in exile on Gust soil and declare war aghinst Castro. Ewehiclel to meet privately with Von 24 Jan. ll. Memo for record dated 23 Jan by fe Alleged telecon between Rufo Lopez Fresquet and Pres. Kennedy. "Ina telecon with Francisco Saralegui (Bohemia Libee) on this date, he confided to me that he hai been told by LOPEZ Fresquet of a conversation which Lopez had had with the Pres. on. Sat. He was promised that once a becachhead was established in Cuba, a provisional govt wi should be set up constituted by Fresquet, Miro and Varona. Pres alleged ly promised that U.S. would recognize govt. Lopez addad that after first ment ioning this to miguel Angel Quevedo and Bazalegui he had been Called by White House and reprimenaded for having divulged info passed to him in strictest confidence. 12. Cable Jan 26. V is to take part in a radio/TV public events show in NYC on Jan 29. On 1 Feb he will address a women's group on 1&s. 13. €abie+ Dispatch dated 31 Jan 1961 To Chief WHD From (blank) Action: Cheif of Base, JMWAVH INFO: MEmo prepared by Mr. William D. Pawley. Ref UFGA T47- " Attached is a thermofax copy of the memornadum mentioned © in the reference. The Original has apparently been retained in the files of the originator." 14. Dispatch dated 1 Feb Attached is a tape of conversation between Fabio Fre yre, Rubio Padillo, Cuervo Rubio and Toy Vanona. Conversation took place on 30 January. (No tape is in file) i S Oy Le LTCRET “i WE & fae hel £ MAas ae .
"30. Ny “SECREL 15. Contact Report with Guillermo Alonzo Pujo, 18 Jan Report dated Meb{ 2 by' Gerard Droller. Reports meeting with Pujol who asked if Bender would “continue in view of the change in administrations. Bender answered Yes. Bender profeses to be a privte Am citizen. Pujol suggested proposals to change FRD. 16. Hogan is a US citizen, free-lance writer and part time sugar broker¢ Resided in Cuba since youth, has contacts with Cubans in sugar business. Lived in Havana 1959 working with Sugar Stabilizaiton Institute . 17. Blank Page= Memo of kConversation dated February 6, 1961 18. Blank Pge- Memo FBI dated FEB 7, 1961 re CLIP 19. New Executive Committee to be gomposed of V. , Justo Carillo, Miro Cardona, Tony Maceo, Carlos Hevia, Jesus Fernadaz, Sergio Carbo, Josa Alvarea Diaz, Rasco's Substitute, Goar Maestre. (Memo dated Feb 8, 1961) 20. Letter dated Feb 8, 1961 from Michael J.P. Malone. 21. Memorandum fof Conversation date Feb 9, 1961 re Views of Opposition Leader: aR. Antoinio Varona. Blank Page - 22. Blank Page: DBF 60504 dated 10 Febrary 1961 23. Cable Fb 11, from Wave to Bell re opperation popcorn (kKWASP; 76 ' yacht) Infittrations+ Exfiltration oweration=- lists persons to be exfiltrated. Emilio Gonzalez Castellanos, Benito Medina Garcia, Gilberto Sadenas, Alberto Gonzalez Ricio , Carmel Gottarne. 24. Cable from Wave to Bell dated Feb 13 AMOT-2 reported that only info he has been able detemine re DINO V. CELLINI is that Subj worked at the Casinos Tropicana and Riviera in Cuba, then went Haiti. Subj now residing at 12450 Key Stone Rd. North Miami. A2 has been unable determine whether or not V is in contact with Cellini, firm of McLeary, Adeeb and Osborne, Pr firm LV, Nevada, or Edward K. Moss of Gas chase/Moss international Inc. Barker will ask V re above. 25 Letter or Memo to Director fof BFBI, kAttention MrS.J. Papich, from DDP dated 24 Feb 1961 re Cellini family. Related info obtained on Cellini, same as 2h above. Expect additional info shortly. Requests any additional info the FBI can provide on the Bernard Nucilli mentioned in the FBI report originating with NY office on 18 Jume 1957f Subject- Rouhi JAMIL, file No. 105-24466 (SM) Handwritten on Memo is see DBF-70566 8 March 1961. 26. Memorandum for the Record dated 28 February 1961 by Droller, Suj: Plans for the Establishment of the Cuban Provisional Governmetn. Droller.and Napoli met with Varona on Feb 17. On same day they had a meeting with both Varona and Ray. Droller presented list af 29 names from which they were to chose 10 for provisional govt. Ray got mad. Algo gave them a 7 point program as discussed with the Chief of the Western Hemisphere Division. Agreed that Varona, Ray, Artime, Carrillo, Chibas and Pazos would meetd* in NY on 26 Feb. in order to examine list of 29 names and make decision and Ray and Varona would retrun to Washington on or about 1 March with their findings. Droller's C omment: ...."We believe that Varona will play ball one way or another, but we are not convinced that Ray will accept our list. We have the impression that he might want to substitute his own list; of course, we must see whate he comes up with. In any case it is our view that we should not rush matters unduly if there is real State Department interest in hving Mr. Ray and company play a role in the pro- visional government. Should the decision be made to write Ray off, we believe +t the Assembly could be convolked without too mich ado, substituting Miro Cardona for Ray. It should be noted that the above is only the gist of a long ¢enrersatien session which, by the way, was recorded and took place in the Shoreham hotel...." SCOUT.
3 wt Te a a aay vee a aN OEUMEL re So, eT. -Memo for. record of Telephone conv.fwith artime and Varona onl March 1961 dated 2 Mr, 1961 by Napoli. Varona reported on how meeting was going In NY re FrD program. Meeting was going badly. Could not reach agreement. 28. Memo for record by Napoli dated 3 Mar. 1961 re Phone conv with Von 2 March . Reported on meeting which had taken a turn in favor of FRD. Agreed that a group of Coubans would be appointed by these 6 and gpoup would be augmented to include others. They would chose a provisional pres. Charter members of the six are Carrillo, Vv., Pazos, Emilio Menendez, Miro Cardona, and Carlos Hevia. 25. V and AMbang 1 returnig WAVE night of 7 March. WEre not given indication whether or not ther proposal for R v Council which they advanced 6 March to Licari looked wpon favorably. 30. Memo for record by Droller dated 7 March. Varona, Willard Carr and Ray met on Mrch 6 in Shoreham in D.C. Carr described as senior partner in Bender group. to assume role of primary negotiator in establishment of revolutionary council. Mr. Carr agreed and he came to Washington where he was fully briefed and brought up to date by Mr. Droller and Mr. Noel. ‘@l. Cable dated March 24, 1961 To JMWAVH from Bell " Numerous FRI reports Indicate Juesu Gonzalez Cartas alias Rl Extrano as gangster mutderer smuggler and drug addict who identical with trainee 4882. Subj not rpt not to be used.” in handwriting after - " reported also he is one of Varona's two bodyguards. The other is equally bad." 32. Memo fr Recor’ by Droller dated March 27. Varona to go to Guat. on 27 March. ; 33 Contact report with Victor Piedra- dated 7 April 1961 34. LCAble dated April 10, 1961. From JMWAVE to BELL indicates v will be NYC all this week. 7 ~ 35. Dispatch dated April 13. from JMWAVE re publication by Oralando Bosch Avila.-coordinator general of the Movimbento Insurreccional dé Recuperacion Revolucionaria. Blames Varona fve deaths of may patriots in the Escambrayand also blames Americans. a ‘ 36. Memo by Droller dated April 24. v will fly to [on «683 April. 37. Memo for record by Droller dated 28 april i6 61 re phone conversation with Revolutionary Council. Varona called Droller on 27 April and requested recruits in NY be sent to Guat. Told to refer matter to Mr. Berle. Miro Cardona called and complained "that while he had promised the pilots on OMPIDE $30 "hardship pay" an American named "JOe" had made payments of $250. Miro said that now all returnees would have to get this large amount." Hevia also called and siad that the spy Duran Ache should be returned Guat to KVenezuela. Told to let Varona handle this matter since he knows the Duran case base best. 38/ Dispatch from JMWAVE to Chief. by Stanley R. Zamka dated 11 May On 11 May 1961 AMOT-2 made the following report about his interview with ambudl : " I was received very effectionately and, after an'abrazo' he assured me that I was his friend and that th e proof of this was that I was in his home, which was 'my home.'....He said that after the events of the week of 17 April and wpon the request of V and AMJAG he had called a meeting of AMBUD, at which AMDIP1 had requested in an insolent manner and a loud voice that I be replaced in the work I have been doing. The reason given by AMDIP1 and upheld completely by AMJAG was that I had not told AMBUD} the day, hour, and place of landing of the Army of Liberation, and therefore AMBUD should withdraw its confidence in me. AMBUD-1 explained to me that at this time of confusion, and thinking of what was best for Cuba, he thought that he ought to accede to the request of AMDIP-1 and AMTAG. arr e aa Sty Re SLURE Ly
& ny SECRET Cable, dated May 22, 1961 from JMWAVE to, BELL ~ AMCOOPcontacted and provided ‘ info: Al met with MRR undeground leader known only as "Rene" on Mazel April 17. Rene told Al that all underground groups had been ordered remain quiet and not do anything until receiving further orders. Did not know where message @ came from. In addition to Rene, whom he believed to be a pa former part itime law proffessor at Villanueva University, Al said that the only other underground leader he had met was a man named Raul whome he described as the man in charge of the MRP organiaation following Manolo Ray' Ss * eee from Cuba. Al also admited knowning an MRP official named Godoy (FNU}. and a rescate member named Juarez but that both men were only it eschelon leaders in their respective organizations. 4O. Dsipatch dated 27 May from JMWAVE- ref UFGW418- AMOT2 advised that subject has never been amember of DIER. Subject therefore is not identical to the one Antonio Fernandez of paragraph la of reference. (Subject is R&Antontio Fernandez Gomez aka Antonio Fergo. ) According to A2 Subject is a close friend of AMDIP1 and more or less follows the latter's political orientation. A2 said subject represented the firm Publicidad Fergo-Arrego. kVol 7- Aug 57- April 61- Biographic pile 1. PRQ 2- operational information. Answere to euestions- 36 thur 58. States that V was first introduced to James R. Palinger and Wallace A. Growery by a contact of Palinger's in May 1957. Has been under development ever since. Hand written note on side indic&tes Varona was in contact with station for at least 2 years before this. thru Frau Masal (sp?) Also Varona had direct contact with Embassy almost continuous for many years. Varona is to supply info concerning polictiaal opposition plans including conspiratorial movements to overthrow the Government. Hallace A. Growery~ Case Officer 2. Operational approval requested on Aug 15 , 1957 3. Request for Investigation and Approval. V is classified as an Indigenous Ftied Field Agent. Ly Operational approval granted 2f¢kueiteses gan 20 2958 5. Operational approval amended for use of V as ab hgent in Project AMPATROL _Sranted on RUMKREYXESSF =Aug 28, 1959 6. Memo from Jorge 7? to Dave Phillips dated June 1960 re Varona. _{. Blographic Sketch of Varona by E.W. Londregan, Jr. dated 27 Oct 1960. On march 28 V was invited to U. to set up an anti-kCastro movement. L960 Good summary of Vanona's activities prior to 1960. 3. Background of Varona dated 22 Mrach 1962= No author given but to be filed tinder AMCONCERT1- very negative. 9. Memo fae record No. 403. Dated 27 April 1963- Subject - Meeting with V to advise him of liguidation of CRC. 10. Document transfer and cross reference. Subject of Documentd- Miami visit of Emile Henceval dated 29 April 1963. UFGA 08675. Pertinent info: "V. Very pro-American and when asked about Mr. Kennedy's administration, Tony was amazing. Father knows best. As a matter of fact whether it was planned or not he received a call while we were there and unless we had been deaf ewe . couldn't help hearing him say: 'Naturally these raiders are always proud to say that they do not have any casualties but they do not realize the amount of casualities that they leave behind because the G2 then grabs those unfortunate people in the island." went reed psy pd renin
FO Oe fe ewe ® S* “SECRET Volumé ¥ 8 June 61 to Sept 70. al 1. Luncheon meeting with Cardona and Ernesto Aragon at Mayflower hotel. Memo written by Droller. Date. June 9, 1961. Miro re¥ported on meeting of Miro, Varona, and Aragon with Goodwin and Mr. Schlesinger. who professed confieence in Miro. Miro gave Goodwin proposed budget for CRC 2. Dispatch from JMWAVE dated June 12, 1961 reported that a rumor in Miami that V has over $300,000 deposited in an unidentified bank in Miami. the source of funds is not known. Mario Merre Barrera reported to be working? for V in newspaper propaganda and is in charge of radio prop. Handwritten that Barrer is listed in April budget as receiving 225 & salary . Barrera claims he gets $150 a month. 3. Cable dated June 14, 196k- V and AMDOBBY] setting up five rendevois points about five miles outside Havana Harbor for infil/exfil ops. Bell states thét "Due #5 proposed area of ops and past experience AMDEPS Hqs deems only feeasible support to extent areas/fuel and techical asgist. Unable assume risk use of JMATE assets or PRPRIME personnel this op at this time. lL. Memo on Varona payments by Droller dated July 7, 1961--V being paid 900$/month . States that Varona was promised by Mr. Jim Nel in Havana that he would receive support for operational plans and personal needs. On or about 20 May 1960 payment was discussed at headquearters. Out of 900 Varona was to give 200 to chauffeur body guard- Francisco Zayas. Paid by "Bender check" from June 1, 1960 to Nov 19600 From Non 1960 to March 196l- Varona was paid directly in cash by Hunt. April and May 1961 paid by Bénder check from Headquarters. Payments were in addition to salary received from the FRD. "AS of 3 July 1961, I was of the opinion that we should not pay Varona any- thing more under the table, but in view of the Special Group decision, if I am correctly informed, of encouraging our dealings with numerous Cuban groups and personalities, it might be wise to keep in touch with Varona for some time and pay him some reasonable amount as nothing cements friendships better than money.! Routing slip datedd 10 July contains remark that we should hold off on any further payments until the air clears and until we get instruttions. - Right now Varona is one of our most bitter critics. I don't propose to buy him off. (Can't read initials) “ST varona called CIA on July 7. |has been designated as replacement for Jerry Droller in liaison matters with Cardona. 6. Dispatch dated July 10, 1961 from JMWAVE Major Robert E. Van H’rn USAF, Assistant air attache to Cuba assigned to the Miami area.- liason with Cuban pilots in Mianl 7. Memo for record- by |dated 7 July 1961. Contact with Varona. Varona is in DC stating at Roosevelt hotel. Will be in DC 3 or 4 days. Chamberlain gave mame of Raymond Clark. Varona asked several questions re state of affairs. Got no answers. Asked how to get in touch with General Taylor. Told to go through Mr. Goodwin. 8. Contact with Varona on July # 11 1961 and | Vagona _ wanted money for three prisoners who are now stranded at Mariott. N ote on side says no- guid pro quo clear on this. , _9. Meeting A# of AMIRON members on 26 July. Trying to oust V. Attanded by V and fight started. Police came and arrested several meople. Alfonso L. Tarabochia, deputy sheriff in Miami sheriff's office told AMOT3 that no charges would be pressed. Took action during arrest only against people ~ ~ oritizizing Vy. Tarabochia held over 2 hour conversation with Ve 4444 Ode. Poy te ~ ves wt me eb