Albert FOWLER (Paragraph 7(B) of reference memorandum) DPOB: 15 July 1929, New Orleans, Louisiana 1. Subject ig Alberto Casimir FOWLER Perillait, a wmomber of Brigade 2506 whe was captured during the invasion and returned to the US in the December 1962 prisoner exchange. 2. FOWLER apparently returned to Cuba with his parents during his early life and returned te the US to attend schel in his late teens. He attended the Lenox Scheol, Lenox, Massachusetts, 1948-49; Louisiana State University 1946-51. After hia graduation from LSU he returned te Cubs and married Margarita Paulette Van der SCHUEREN, born 13 Auguat 1933, Brussels, Belgum. FOWLER was President of the North American Sugar Company, Havana, from 1951 until he returned to the US in November 1960 and enlisted in Brigade 2506. At the time of his enlistment he gave Mark FOSTER, Cuban Refugee Center White House Representative, and former US Ambassador Willian D. PAULEY, as references... Following his release from prigon FOWLE® worked for the BRAHMS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Palm Beach, Florida, where hia father resides, and for BROOKS TRAVEL SERVICES, W. Pals Beach, Florida, until at least late 1964. He apparently lest his US citizenship during his years of residence in Cuba and immigration records indicate he applied for advance parole status in Novembsr 1964 while he was still employed in W. Palm Beach. He apparently returned to Louisiana sometime after that date. FOWLER's mother lives in Coving- ton, Louisiana, and he hag a sister who is married to Fort PIPES, Jr., nember of a prominent New Orleans fanily.
Carles QUIROGA (Paragraph 7(C) of reference memorandum) Subject is possibly identifiable with Carlos QUIROGA, a former student at Loveiana State University who was a candidate for the Agency Student Recruitment Program. This involved recruitment of Cuban students in the US who would return te Cuba as agents in place. JMWAVE traces reflect an individual of the same name was an electrical engineer, residing at 3134 Derby Blace, New Orleans, in December 1964, Subject reportedly had homosexual tendencies, low morals, and until the middle of 1961 wags an ardent CASTRO supporter and made anti-US statements. There is no indication that a Carica QUIROGA was every employed by the Agency in any capacity.
Julian BUZNEDO (Encleaure 8 of reference memorandun) DPOB: 16 February 1940, Havana, Cuba Subject is apparently identifiable with Julian BUZNEDO Castellanos, who arrived in the US on 10 Hovember 1960 and enlisted in Brigade 2606. He was a civilian pilot in Cuba and served on the invasion craft BARBARA J. RBUZREDO was captured and released in theppriseoner exchange. (There is no indication he was ever employed by the Agency, other than his participation in the invasion.
Gordon Duane HOVER (Enclosure 10 ef reference eemorandun) fhere is no record of Subject in WH/Cuban Operation Group files or JMWAVE files. JMWAVE cited the article — on NOVEL which appeared in the MIAMI HERALD on 26 April 1967, which is available in C1/R & A, and is in the process ef conducting an exhaustive search for traces on the cover organizations KOVEL claimed to operate for the Agency in Hew Orieans. Pa b i i
Miguel Silva TORRES (Enclesure 23 of reference memorandum) (also traced under Miguel SILVA Torres) There is no record of Subject under either name in WH/COG or JMWAVE files.
FRENTE REVOLUCIONARIO DEMOCRATICO (FRD) (CUBAN DEMOCRATIC REVOLUTIONARY FRONT) 1. The FRD was created with Agency agsistance, — guidance and financial support in May 1960 and consisted of several anti-CASTRO groups. The PRD wag formed as a political action, propaganda and military unit. Initial actions consisted of extensive radio and printed prepaganda, demonstrations, and trips throughout the Hemisphere to gain eupport for the fight against CASTRO. The FRD also functioned as the front organization for recruiting the members of the Bay of Pigs invasion force and carried out a massive program of social assistance to Brigade 2506 members in training camps and their families. Although the FRD head- quarters were based in Miami, delegates were assigned to other areas which included New Orleans, Louisiana, Tampa, Florida, and Mexico City, to gather intelligence and coordinate Cuban refugee activities. 2. In late 1960 or early 1961 the CUBAN REVOLUTIONARY COUNCIL (CRC) was formed to coordinate and direct FRD activities and this group was headed by Agency and White Houge sponsored Dr. Jose MIRO Cardona, assisted by Manuel ARTIME and Dr. Antonie VARONA. Both the FRD and the CRC eontinued to function until October 196] when the PRD was completely absorbed by the CRC in order te avoid the confusion resulting from duplication of personnel, activities and funding. The CRC also had direct access te President Kennedy and top White House aides. Bacause of the magnitude of the FRD and CRC operations and the Agency participation in the activities and funding of the groups, a large number of JMWAVE and Headquarters were directly involved with both PRD and CRC personnel.
748a0 809 8p cn 2 Sag get ess iar - (HE INFORMATION COUNCYL OF THE AMERICAS, IWC, (INCA) 1. INCA is an anti-Communist propaganda organization with headquarters in New Orleans, that disseminates English And foreign language prepaganda tapes and films en a world- wide basis, conducts public ferums of an extrenist political nature, etc. The organizational impetus and funds apparently come from wealthy New Orleans figures including Dr. Alton OCHSNER, of the OCHSNER CLINIC, and Willard &. ROBERTSON. Ym recent years funds have been supplied by the GCHICK GAFETY RAZOR COMPANY. An YNCA letterhead listing all the officers and officiale has been requested from JMWAVE, ‘which hag had some casual correspondence with the organiza- tien concerning Miss Juanita CASTRO. - 9, There is no indication of any Agency relationship with INCA prior to January 1968 when INCA a ored Miss pone a CASTRO’s appearance in t that time an ney i asset who functioned ag wag fnvolved with INCA officials in planning the New Orlcans | visit where Hiss CASTRO was given an award at a dinner eponsored by INCA. The dinner, which was attended by civic leaders and representatives of all news wedia, took place ghertly after Miss CASTRO's defection and there was considerable interest in her appearance. INCA was particularly interested since it had distributed hundreds of English and Spanish language tapes containing her statements when she was surfaced in Mexice. In Octeber 1966 INCA again requested that Miss CASTRO appear ag a guest speaker in major American cities in connection with the release of the INCA motion picture production “HITLER IN HAVANA", Fellowing various reviews of the film, JMWAVE decided the film would probably become controversial and it would be inadvisable to permit Miss CASTRO to accept the invitation. Because of INCA’s extremist political orientation, JMWAVE has wanted to avoid any more involvement between Hiss CASTRO and INCA and the Station asset, in his capacity as. S <| has managed to prevent this. There has been yy One casual contact between our asset and Edward BUTLER, Executive Vice-President of INCA, since Miss CASTRO’s 1965 Hew Orleans trip. Thig took place recently when BUTLER was in the area promoting the "HITLER IN HAVANA” film. 3. According to JMWAVE, INCA officials have never indicated in any way that they are aware of Agency contrel and direction of Miss CASTRO or and there 4g no indication that INCA officials have had any official contact with Agency officers.
14-00000 DIRECTORIO REVOLUCIONARIO ESTUDIANTIL (DRE) (STUDENT REVOLUTIONARY DIRECTORATE) 1. The DRE was conceived, created and funded by the Agency in September 1960 and terminated in December 1966. It was an outgrowth of the activist student group in Cuba which fought against BATISTA and later against CASTRO. Many of the leaders came into exile around September 1960 and were subsequently trained and infiltrated into Cuba by the Agency in late 1960 where they operated by obtain- © ing intelligence setting up action teams, etc., up through the Bay of Pigs invasion. While the DRE was initially set up as a psych warfare outfit, the organization was given a large amount of paramilitary aid in funds and material. After the Bay of Pigs, the DRE engaged in independent military actions which declined at Agency direction and because of a reduction in funds from late 1962 until ter- mination of the group. Members were used through 1966 as political action agents, for publishing propaganda which was sent throughout the Hemisphere, attending international student meetings at Agency direction, and producing radio programs and special propaganda campaigns. 2. After the cutback in military operations, Samy . of the best DRE members relocated in other areas. At present there are delegations in most Latin American coun tries which have maintained gome contact with various Agency stations over the years although the DRE is no ' longer very active. During the organization's 6 year period of active existence DRE personnel were in contact with several JMWAVE staffers and outside contract agents. However, from January 1965 through December 1966, contact with DRE personnel was limited to two agents, Juan Manuel SALVAT, the current DRE Secretary General who is now “ operating a bookstore in Miami, Florida, and Fernando GARCIA Chacon who was relocated in El Saivador.