J.B.S. & ASSOCIATES SIR ROBERT MORROW, O.S.J.H. . PHONE Managing Director - 204 WEST MONUMENT STREET . : . (301) 462-6365 BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21201 Directors J. HARRIET OIETZ, Ph.O. OR. ANTHONY M. EATON, LI.B., B.Sc.{Econ).,M.A..Ph.D. 23 July 1975 Mr. Daniel O'Flaherty Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Activities Room G-308, Dirkson Senate Office Building Washington, D.C, 20510 Dear Dan: In keeping with our conversation and discussion of Monday, 21 July 1975, regarding what I feel could be accomplished by getting to- gether on a more formal basis with the Committee, is as follows. “First, I feel I could definitely show that Robert Kennedy was the major instigator during the Kennedy Administration for sanctioning attempts against Fidel Castro's life by the Agency during that period and, also, in formulating South American policy for his brother. . Second, we can prove that missile installations were being pre- pared in Cuba as early as March 1961 prior to the Bay of Pigs, and that missiles of the IRBM range were installed prior to the end of that year, i.e., 1961, with the full knowledge of the Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy, . and some select Senators. Needless to say, if the information was passed on from RFK to JFK, it must have put his brother the President ina rather awk-— ward position. At any rate, given the opportunity, we can provide foreign . government sources as well as Cuban underground sources to prove that the missiles did exist in Cuba in 1961. I remembered it quite well and would also be willing to testify to the Committee that such was the case. It first became known to me in mid-1961, at the time I rented the house on 36th Street NW for Mario Kohly Sr. : . If one analyzes the ramifications of this fact being kept secret by the Administration, the missile crisis must have become a nightmare to the Kennedys. The Russians finally flaunted their missiles in American faces in October of 1962, knowing full well they would have to be discovered along with the large number of their bomber aircraft being assembled in the open on Cuban air fields. Faced with such a situation, the Kennedys were placed in the position where they either had to invade the island risking an all out war Docld:324293486 Page 9
Mr. Daniel O'Flaherty 23 July 1975 Page two or, in effect, give up something. They chose to give up something. They chose to allow Cuba to remain an independent state. This resulted in sup- pressing the exile groups, while outwardly promising equipment and other held. As you know, six major attempts were made on Fidel Castro's life, all sanctioned or known about by our own agencies. Of course, none of these attempts were successful. I feel we have the ability to show the Com- mittee that the Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy, instructed it to be known to Fidel Castro every time one of these attempts was to be made. ‘Third, it is my contention that the missiles were never physi- cally removed from Cuba ‘in 1962, but were taken back to previously prepared sites, well camouflaged, well hidden, and out of the sight of either our U-2's or low flying reconnaissance aircraft. Keeping this fact in mind, you can _readily see why the Kennedys under no circumstance could allow any exile group to succeed in an invasion, or allow Fidel Castro to be assassinated, thus providing the impetus for an internal take over by the underground. In the event either occurred, the discovery that such installations still existed intact would end the Kennedy Administration. Faced with the dilemma of the underground continually telling Kohly of the mis siles' existence and the Kennedys still promising support ‘and, in fact, in some minor cases, giving it, Kohly managed to maintain a tight reign on his organization, while being continually thwarted. This situation came to a head on 1 October 1963. That's the date when the Administration blew the counterfeiting operation that I personally conducted in Baltimore, and was the last rnajor shot the United Organizations had for recapturing their homeland. This action on the Kennedys! part was completely unreal consi- dering Maxwell Taylor, the CIA, and several high ranking people on the Hill were completely appraised about what was going on. By covering up the real facts behind the missile crisis, the Kennedys were able to successfully maintain a strong political image; but, in my opinion, it sealed JFK's death warrant. Certain right wing radical groups associated with the Cuban exiles and American mercenaries, such as the Minutemen in New Orleans and Dallas, the Anti-Communist Brigade in Miami, as wellasa myriad of others knowing this information, were incensed | that the Kennedys, although overtly seeming to support all types of small paramilitary operations, were Docld: 324273456 Page 10 ea eee ee
Mr. Daniel O'Flaherty 23 July 1975 Page three covertly suppressing them. It is my opinion, and there is evidence now coming forth from other sources to bear me out, that one or more of these groups decided to take it upon themselves to carry out JFK's assassi- nation. The persons involved, the techniques, and other information which can be made available to me, should more properly be described to Mr. Miller as we discussed, rather than putting such information as to sources in this document. It is also my opinion that it can now be readily proven that the CIA knew of such intentions on the life of JFK and chose to ignore the information. Likewise, it is my opinion that persons ‘actually on the Agency payroll were directly involved, but not in any sanctioned official | capacity. , It is my contention that the proof is there, both photographically and by testimony of some of those people who are still alive who were peripherally, but not not knowingly, involved in the conspiracy and subse- quent cover-up. The proof is there to show why such a fateful decision was made on the part of these dissident groups. The proof is there to show why the Agency hierarchy could have felt that the Kennedys were jeopardizing national security on the mis sile crisis and thus turned their backs. There is also significant proof already starting to surface that other agencies were also informed of impending plots against President Kennedy's life, and that they also did not react to the extent they should have. Given the cooperation of the Committee and the ability to work with it, I feel that this information could be obtained swiftly and accurately, along with a significant number of qualified witnesses of high integrity to testify in support of the allegations made in this statement. Awaiting your pleasure, I remain, a) “ Sincerely’yours, VE A LO ROBERT D, MORROW
Unautharize ny o1eisé Criminal Sancuues. { CL y oo _. E2 IMPDET SECRET / 4 ty: R57 | SiTivi Review Staff: 75/1661 28 July 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: Senate Select Committee Request for Documents Pertaining to Diving Suit for Castro; Request Made During Breckinridge's Testimony of 3 June 1975 a 1. This memorandum is response to the Senate Select Committee request of 3 June 1975 ‘to Mr. Scott Breckinridge for all documents pertaining to the procurement of a diving suit for Castro and all material used to impregnate it. 2. A search for records relating to the procurement of a diving suit or materials with which it might be treated prior to delivery to Fidel Castro has produced no results. Files relating to a CIA project which involved CIA access to materials and, techniques for special BW applications at Fort Detrick do, however, reveal work with substances not incompatible with the alleged diving suit ploy. There were no indications, however, that they were actually used in such a fashion. WL <3 1915 CIA sacié Subject. to dus spree m ferrparme Tips Docld: 32423486 Page 12 Te meneraggn ssn emenge ange ee |:
Mii MDT 5 a « Reine 8 . CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY - (Wark: WASHINGTON,D.C. 20505 Review Staff: 75/1668 28 July 1975 Mr, William G. Miller Staff Director Select Committee To Study Governmental Operations With Respect To Intelligence Activities Room G-308 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D. C. 20510 Dear Mr. Miller: The attached paper is in response to a request for files and materials relating to the 1967 IG Report on Assassinations. The. question was posed to Mr. Scott Breckinridge during his 2 June 1975 appearance before the Senate Select Committee. Sincerely, leat Fler Walter Elder Assistant to the Director Attachment: As stated 700 poe py nal Jil. 29 1975 | a | CLA ¢ 7 e % NTT TTTTESYANT IEW; LE eee . Classified by 007789 2) NATIONAL SECURTY THEOSHATON] Exempt from genoral eS | Criminn 5 pe @, 0 a 1775-191 : on . | : Automatically declassilied on. 0 eee at SECRET. Date Impossible to Deiermize me a posts , a TATE TT ree eee vere Docld: 324234686 ‘Page 13 ‘o- oO . ; |