157-10008-10238 . AGENCY : SSC RECORD NUMBER : RECORDS SERIES : AGENCY FILE NUMBER : ee ORIGINATOR : FRO —3iPs , 7ebth Date: 10/07/93 VCs Page:1 JFK ASSASSINATION SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION FORM ee eee ce ree ree en ek ee me ee te Oe tk a ee me ee ee me ey re re re eae see nee ae eee ee Sa nee ene ak nee ne nO en EE me ee oe ee ee eo oe coe te oe oe AGENCY INFORMATION CIA HAS NO OBJECTION TO IA - - DECLASSIFICATION AND/OR 10008 10288 RELEASE OF CIA INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT AS SANITIZED | C1 24 16 R421 DOCUMENT INFORMATION SSCIA Mo: TREVERTON, GREG TO : TITLE : MEMORANDUM DATE SUBJECTS a SCHWARZ, F.A.Q. UR. : 07/02/75 PAGES : 8 DOCUMENT TYPE : TRUJILLO ASSASSINATION: MISSING DOCUMENTS PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION : $ RESTRICTIONS : CURRENT STATUS : DATE OF LAST REVIEW : OPENING CRITERIA : COMMENTS BOX 437-23 ° ° REFERRED Pp 10/07/93 HYW 50955 [R] - ITEM IS RESTRICTED Docl@: 32203746 Page 1
439-23 Rasy gsi BOK # 437-23 [023% MEMORANDUM SEL COM SENS ITIVE | FILE: | nae teeta, TO; F.A.0. Schwarz, Jr. FROM: Greg Treverton ; A : Copy So 3 DATE: July 2, 1975 F | SUBJECT: frujillo A8sassination: Missing Documents 1, May Il, 1960. State Department Memorandum after debriefing of Ambassador Farland. | 2. July, 1960. State Department documents with respect to the Proposal | for an air drop of 12 Springfield rifles "fixed and sighted." Rubottom | had concurred in Proposal. Mentioned in IG Repore, page 26, | 3. No date known. Cable informing Dearborn of plans to make the drop of | the Springfields. (December 29, 1960). Draft CTA proposal approved at the Spectal Group meeting, December 29, 1960, : 3. February 10, 1961. Gable to CIA Headquar rers, apparently from Chief of 1 (A ) Station, | 6, ers Memorandum indicating that to be transferred to the dissidents, March 17, 1961. Station to Hea Dearborn had requested Pf ! 7. March 26, 1961. Station to Headquarters Cable requesting permigsion to | pone Zest okation to Headquar 8. May 5, 1961, Item from the Yecord of the NSC meeting, this date, reflecting { President's views with regard to the Dominican Republic, | j 7 9. May 25, 1961. Minutes of the Special Group Meeting, this date. 10. June 5 or 6, 1961. CIA Memoraridum for J.D. Esterline entitled "@DACID 4(B) | (State Department)views on passage of arms." | Menorandum from J.C, King describing White House meeting, | | 12. May 10, 1962. FBI interview of tne Ponioican| Ih had inter- AD Yogated the assassins, : FEC wjo GTirs GIA HAS No OBJecr) ROMEWED 88 SOUEN DECLASSIFicaTion ANOS pos u| rg di Jf. _— Il, June 7, 1961. this date, + ait tart aa YW oOTASE. EP | Ap sAcsr Ploy mss RELEASE oF 7 R a AS SaNITIZep "® DOCUMENT VO LZ Nuji: I G I955 Docla: 32203746 Page 2
‘ (. ae ae RU QS SEL COM SENSITIVE CIA HAS NO OBJECTION To — . DECLASSIFICATION AND/OR MEMORAND RANDUM _ RELEASE OF THIS DOCUMENT TO: David Aaron bY. S| lo/ 1 f FROM: Frederick A.O. Schwarz, Jr. ar rn DATE: July 6, 1975 This will confirm our conversation concerning obtaining proof with respect to the alleged peace talks with Castro in October and November 1963. Box 45 "Cuba~William Attwood," reviewed by Susan Pitts in the Kennedy Library, is said to contain "correspondence concerning arrangements for negotiations for U.S./Castro talks, 10-11/63-" We have also heard stories about French journalist Jean Daniel being an emissary from Kennedy to Castro at that time. As you know, during October and November assasSination devices were being prepared and were offered to AMLASH, You ought to at least see from the documents and from taking some single-Senator testimony from Attwood whether there was a genuine effort to make peace; if so, was that communicated to the Agency? Was the AMLASH assassination effort consistent? I In the telephone conversation I had with Arthur Schlesinger he said he thought Bill Attwood was more important than Daniel. Schlesinger will be here in Washington on July 9 and 10 and plans to come see us at 9:00 a.m. on July 10. Would you take care of all of the above. cc: Curtis Smothers William Miller ' HW 50955 Docld?32207 746 Page + ; — ~ as
CIA Ras iS OBJECTION TO ‘DECL#SS\H CATION AND/OR RELEAS © c¥ THIS DOCUMENT ASSANITIZED 23 Seat tote OE MEMORANDUM thy NS | | bi ye tf TO: TheTikihess, (slease oro reader eae 8 he FROM: REwErbe RETIEY: af the JFK Assassination Records Collection Act cf 1992 (PL 102-528) DATE: Ju < evened an” on <I ' SUBJECT: List of Documents Referred to in Special Group Minutes 1960-1964 (Less 1962} which the Committee May Wish to Obtain 1. The document reflecting a project discussed at the Special Group meeting on February 17, 1960, with respect to "a project providing for covert spotting and assessment of potential agents for eventual sabotage of sugar mills." (Source: Special Group Minutes dated February 17, 1960) 2. Paper entitled "General Covert Action Plan for Cuba’ which was read at the Special Group meeting on March 14, 1960. (Source: Special Group Minutes dated March 15, 1960, para. 1. Note that in para. 12 it is stated "Mr. Gray said he would like to submit later this week to his associate the paper entitled 'General Covert Action Plan for Cuba’ but modified on the basis of this morning's discussion. Mr. Dulles promised ( a revised paper this week.") 3. Any paper which relates to the briefing by Mr. Dulles "on certain confiden- tial aspects of the situation in the Dominican Republic" to the Special Group meeting on March 30, 1960. (Source: Minutes of Special Group meeting March 30, 1960. Note the Minutes do not indicate the nature of this briefing.) 4. Special Group Minutes dated October 27, 1960, state: "The paper outlining a proposal to aid Col. Mobutu ‘in working toward the eventual formation of a moderate government was read by the Group.” The Minutes indicate that "the Group approved the proposal."" (Source: Minutes of Special Group meeting dated October 27, 1960.) 5. Any backup papers or documents relating to a reference in the minutes of the Special Group meeting on November 3, 1960, where it is stated: "wr. Merchant asked whether any real planning has been done for taking direct, positive action against Fidel, Raul, and Che Guevara." 6. The Minutes of November 10, 1960, Special Group meeting state: "Mr. Bissell mentioned briefly that we are making certain contingency plans for the Congo against the possibility of a pro-Soviet Lumumba government..." 7. The document containing the plan which was presented to the Special Group meeting on December 29, 1960, by Mr. Bissell. The Minutes for that meeting state: "Mr. Bissell gave the broad outlines of a two-pronged See plan for proceeding with certain limited covert activities directed against the Trujillo regime...he also emphasized that the proposed actions would not of themselves bring about the desired result in the near future, cking some decisive grroke against Truji himself." HW 50955 Recta ssa Page 4 & ujillo
10. ll. 12, 13. 14, 15, Any paper or document used by Mr. Dulles and Mr. Bissell in the briefing they gave to new members of the Special Group at the meeting on 14 February 1961. The Minutes state: "Mr. Dulles, assisted by Mr. Bissell, then summarized for the benefit of the new members of the Special Group the specific actions taken by the predecessor group during the past year, and also a list of significant projects which antedate the beginning of 1960 and which it is planned to continue." The memorandum which was requested by Mr. Bundy at the Special Group meeting on February 14, 1961. The minutes state: "Mr. Bundy asked that a memorandum be prepared for higher authority on the subject of what plans can be made for a successor government to Trujillo." The reports referred to by the DCI at the Special Group meeting on May 4, 1961. The Minutes state: "The DCI referred to recent reports of a new anti-Trujillo plot." The "Cuba Paper" mentioned in the Special Group Minutes of May 4, 1961. The Minutes state: "Mr. Bundy said that this point (anti-Trujillo plot planning) is covered in the Cuba Paper which will be discussed at a high level in the very near future." Any Action Memoranda or other documents which would clarify the action taken by the Special Group at the meeting on May 18, 1961. At that meeting, Gen. Cabal noted that internal dissidents in the Dominican Republic were pressing for the release to them of certain small arms, "now in U.S. hands in the Dominican Republic. He inquired whether the feeling of the group remained that these arms should not be passed. The members showed no inclination to take a contrary position at this time.” (It is not clear whether a contrary position signified contrary to the desire of the internal dissidents or contrary to Gen. Cabal's suggestion that these arms not be passed.) (Source: ‘Special Group Minutes 18 May 1961,02769) A paper on Covert Programs for Cuba was presented by the DCI at the July 20, 1961, Special Group meeting. The paper appeared to be a basic position paper: Its para. 2a read: "The basic objective is to provide support to a U.S. program to develop opposition to Castro and to help bring about a regime acceptable to the U.S." (Source: Minutes dated July 21, 1961, 02778) On July 27, 1961, the Special Group discussed a CIA paper titled: "Internal Action Operations Against Cuba" dated July 25, 1961. The Group discussed its relevance to the "basic paper discussed last week." (Source: Special Group Minutes July 27, 1961, 92781) On August 3, 1961, the Special Group reviewed "a condensed set of recom- mendations summing up the proposed Cuban program." This paper was approved for consideration by higher authority. (Source: Special Group Minutes August 3, 1961, 02782) HY 50955 Docld: 32203746 Page 5
16. i7. 18, 19. 20, 21. On October 6, 1961, Mr. Parrott told the Special Group that there was in preparation “a contingency plan in connection with the possible removal of Castro from the Cuban scene." (We should obtain this plan as it may relate to an assassination pilot.) (Source: Special Group Minutes October 6, 1961, 02783) ‘On December 8, 1961, Gen. Lansdale presented "the outline of a program designed to overthrow the Castro government." (Source: Special Group Minutes December 8, 1961, 02795) The March 26 Special Group Minutes referred to a “Shipping Sabotage Paper of 19 March. The proposal reflected in the Paper was remanded for Group consideration by the Cottrell Committee," (Source: Special . Group Minutes March 26, 1963, 02839) — On April 4, 1963, the Special Group approved three papers which were subsequently approved by "higher authority" on April 9. The papers were titled "Sabotage of Shipping," "Russian Language Broadcasts," and "Propaganda Inciting Cubans within Cuba to Attack Soviet Troops." (Source: Special Group Minutes April 4, 1963, 02844 and Memo for Members of the Special Group April 9, 1963, 02845) The Minutes of April ll, 1963, Special Group meeting referred to Boman "Three papers being considered at today's meeting." One of these papers may deal with sabotage in Cuba as there was a "lengthy discussion" of the entire question of Sabotage at the meeting. Also, the Minutes State: the three papers being considered at today's meeting (were requested by the group to) be withdrawn and destroyed for security reasons." Note: We should perhaps make a request for such comments, to determine whether they were in fact destroyed. (Source: Minutes dated 11 April 1963, 02846) ae The Minutes of 18 April 1963 indicate the Special Group "turned to dis- cussion of the papers from the Coordinator of Cuban Affairs dated April 16, 17, and 18." There is no indication of the subject matter of these papers. The Minutes state that it was agreed these papers should be "staffed and Sharpened up for presentation at next week's meeting." Note that the Minutes indicate the title of the paper dated April 17, as "Maximum Covert Action Program" which consists basically of "sabotage and harrassment, plus Support to Cuban exile groups and individuals who may be responsive to our advice but not certainly to our command." Note further that the Minutes state Mr. Bundy and McCone expressed doubts as to whether "we are in a position to decide major problems of this type (presumably reflected in the three papers) until we have a clearer picture of what the overall policy toward Cuba is likely to be...." Note also that Mr. Bundy stated he was net sure whether “it would be possible to embark on the activities proposed in the Coordinator's papers, without a drastic change in U.S, policy." (Source: Minutes dated 18 April 1963, 02848-49) —ee HY 50955 Docld: 32203746 Page 6 —_—_ —_
Nn fo. 22. 23. 24, 25. 26. 27, 28. ~4- A memorandum for the Special Group dated April 26, 1963, (02853) which discusses a Paper on "new covert policy and programs toward Cuba" states that decisions have been made regarding certain of the item numbers in that paper. The Minutes of the Special Group meeting on April 25 (02855) refer to a paper on a "proposed new policy and program toward Cuba." A memorandum for the Special Group dated June 19, 1963, Subject: "Sabotage Program, Cuba!’ discusses a meeting with higher authority On that subject at which a "proposed Program was approved dealing with ‘external sabotage’ directed at four Major segments of the Cuban economy: (1) electric power; (2) petroleum refineries and ——. Storage facilities; (3) railroad and highway transportation; and (4) production and manufacturing." (Source: Memorandum June 19, 1963, 02871) ; The Minutes of Special Group meeting on 18 July 1963 state that higher authority had no objection to a program recommending a new “political action" plan for Haiti. Col. King told the Special Group that “everyone concerned with the project agrees that Duvalier must be Temoved in some manner or other." King went on to say that the existing seemeomenr pian is unworkable and thus it is "best to switch to a different kind of operation. This would include training of exiles in cross~border operations with a long-range objective of establishing a clandestine organization and building an effective Opposition in Haiti." (Source: Minutes 18 July 1963, 02878) Minutes of Special Group meeting 15 August 1963 (02880) indicate st the Special Group approved a "Operational Proposal"dated 12 August we 1963, telating to "a non-violent program to inhibit free world and —— neutral trade with Cuba." The Minutes of Special Group meeting on August 29, 1963 (02883) state the Group considered a paper from the Coordinator of Cuban Affairs dated August 12, 1963, titled “Support of Autonomous Anti-Castro Groups." HY 50955 Docld: 32203746 Page 7
-S- More if it still appears desirable in light of the comments at that meeting and by higher authority. Also hote that the Minutes of October . 24, 1963 (02898) state that "CIA is dropping its earlier proposal to Support Commandos L, due te the crackdown on exile raids by various U.S. and British Government agencies," —__ sos, 29. The Minutes of November 12, 1963 (02905~08) indicate Mr, Fitzgerald reported on Cuban Operations under six main headings. Given the length of this Yeport, there may have been some formal Paper from which Fitzgerald spoke, although the minutes do not refer to any particular Piece of Paper. 30. A number of particular “operations' designated by number and purpose re mentioned in the minutes of Special Group meetings on 14 November, — 5 December, 6 December, 19 December, 20 December, 1963 and January 2 and January 9, 1964. TE desired, we might request the backup papers for these Operations. Typical operations were described as "the ex- filtration of two members of an existing resistance net," theinfiltra~ tion of a five-man team for the purpose of Sabotaging a railway bridge." 31. The Minutes of a Special Group meeting on February 13, 1964, state the Special Group discuss "a Specific Department of Defense paper" which dealt with, among others, the following topics: "Harrassment of Free Preeromaeme World Shipping to Cuba," "Covert Economic Activities," “Encouraging Dissidents Among Factions," "Actions Against Cuban Subversion in Latin America." Source: Minutes dated 14 February 1964 (02919) “ae 32, The Minutes of April 3, 1964 (02924) refer to a paper entitled "Status of Sabotage and Raiding Capability Against Cuba." The Minutes also State that "three Separate papers" were submitted to ali members of the Group and the Group concluded to approve five infiltration/exfiltration Cperations and five caching Operations, but table the five Sabotage ee Proposals/ 33. A memorandum for Mr, Bundy dated 18 june 1964 (02931) refers to a "Helms Memo to DCY entitled Plans of Cuban Exiles to Assassinate Selected Cuban Leaders, June 10, 1964," | 34. The Minutes of a meeting on June 18, 1964, (02932) State that: "A paper was discussed on alleged plans which involved the underworld to assassinate certain Cuban leaders," No other identification of this paper is given, it-may refer to the Helms memo immediately above, 35. The Minutes of July 9, 1964, (02937) indicate that Mr. Bundy read a draft NSAM “dealing with the establishment of a new working group to examine the problem of Cuba." 36. A memorandum by John McCone to McGeorge Bundy dated August 19, 1965, SumMarizes seven reports regarding the status of an FBI investigation re "Plans by Cuban Exiles to Assassinate Cuban Government Leaders," The reports apparently were of interviews by FBI agents of various individuals allegedly involved in the plans. (Source: 02943~44) HY 50955 Docld: 32203746 Page 8
; 6. 37. A memo dated September 3, 1964, refers to a paper titled "Request by Revolutionary Student Directorate for Permission to Move Personnel to the Dominican Republic for Purpose of Engaging in Hit and Run Activities Against Cuba." (Source: Memo for the Record, 02947) 38. A memo for the record dated 11 September 1964 (02948) states that "basic reports of the Cuban Study Group established by NSAM 311 of 10 July 1964 were nearing their. final stages and that certain gaps were being closed between the SNIE findings and those cf the Critical Collection Committee." BW 50955 Docld: 32203746 Page 9