180-10443-10182 | . - | les lre Dizelman SECREL Flan 3! emer Be Larona, manuel Antonie Politicat Acticn Filey — AO]. 39643 S Vol Y - PEonciusive Patres IS Oct 46— BO Sept. 44 LAD/DIOG _pelehons- (@) FI report dated + Feb 549 (Fite; Mian i 97-130 re Luis Ortega, aka Luts Ortega. y Sierren @) 144% thru Decl&asys Third Agency Oourments Speach by Carlos Pero - 3-11- SX -Translatien - unclassihed - auring msurcectin, —~weat +4 Prutenines houre in ese womexber matanza and “established cantact with TE Me Regiment 43 > r mS Cnote -" an santage ¥.” Vol IL- Jan ItSG- Aeril 1960 (- From Begianing of File) Thord Agency material - C- Contact Report- @ veronn by Gerald. Droller- met verona Dec 27,1960 at “Toe Stonecrab“ resk- Miami Beak Proller was with Hunt. Vvarena. had foundan Isolated isterrek_ ” piece o land on Andres Teland- Bahamad~ which coulcd— be used a a training site for one hundred eeop le |. + “Derona. discarded the idea. ( CommenT!? Teouta bet even money +hat he ull Pursue +his aspect tf uoiloterally >) a memorandum ef cenversatcl, Gated W-aAG-GO- re “Activoihes _Agains} Castro Regime in Cuba = Parhapants: Varona, (FRD)5 Edwin & . Valion ,AKea/cma 5 Robert A. Stevenson , ARA(CMA $: Robect A, furwitch  ARA/CMA ¥ Feank T. Deuine_ ARR/EMA_ verona® requested cdtivhone| Funds | —@ statea that Florida 1awenfurcement “wes much more stich. A severe +han ium +re. Gays When Casttc Pecces were oferan ng. out of the. area agaist oT is OOF IS IS NOL NOE . ae -- _..&. eye ressea..wsaraparience .
Listed other members of forces worlcing agaskt castro: Y= aa begin Prepare for Bender GP monthly progress ue stahis repos its achurties Miriam aac other Branch of fice. | | | l- Aureltano Sanches Arango- Varonea atvesn’t+ ger AION Lorth ham 2- Luis Conte freer - Aguero- tadio announcer € commentator mCurs . Alvranea 3- Peare Luts O1aet Lanz, 4Y~ Mancolo Ray 5- frndre s Vargas Gomez- “young man of qood Family personel o& reputanon — reprerents noone usthin Cube, Very small Ffellawing . G- A.LRLE CL. *F8ich Curran businessmen Fa eroperty owners. ‘Unsronc recommends military @Chon within next & months " s behef — that Wy. military intervenhunr- snewosrtabie 2 - Blank Page &® “Anti: Fidel Castro Actioihes — Row IS, 1460 Fyos-107" message to Director From WAVE jy Dec GO, Rem “Repert> have been requested of [AMDIP. “J End. “CS Comment :* “Querred commen voether it feasible Fan AmcreaRl ameas& a oe I messa ae to Owrector Fron Ha van aL QQ Ape 19760 | re waiver oF viso imehgibili hy fue house servant of ‘Tony Varanc. sTrONg ly ©cecommend hii lpg sgonsulote . ! | eS a Se oe pee 6-| blank page — April a7 ,1%CQ- No. Yoron, Q2a%cS Orig. Gerald Droller Message Te | Frony Direcior | ae April (Aco - Adosel AM HAWK Jrrar[ COPOBED SHE 1a Iprepared to sea hit Mews York - On Aet: 130 OF macy
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Vol Th “STAT THING fram the back CChronol ogica lly) i- Blanke Page Foreign Service Dispatch F-11-Se Faa Joint Wweek&® Ko,ax for Sjate, Aimy € Air Depts. uw: V> children Carlos FQ00 ¥% Joint Wweeka no YO. ‘ Oct 3,1956 * Oct 17,1956 Hara ms ‘Spe VeR& fa }- 3-S7 aF 389 " / no LL Mold oe eerev a Biographical info form on Varona © pp. 006 I-kas-of Place * Camaguey, Cu ba Friend~, Gee Carlos Pria Secarras Mmaanwel de Varona Segura. Bushamant-<s — mee de Veron= one. brothec Cnoe name. gicen) 1A40-U4! — Member- Itume of Rees 44 t40055 44-49 ‘ Cuban Sena te Gqer- TSO _ Prime Mmrumts bec a Sence ber of ria gowt $0-S3-. Pres of CubsA Senate © eee. Actwe in pohtical offiairs. fue. Cuban Revolutunery peck, (rudenih co = ationz PEKUTUBE a3 wre 3- - eT Oe Hes Teapliceke PR iSance |. 34. Loven 4p “Cie: Gabrocre © Prag 1457: fpeat e-¥. . _ ptiached eae’ plrece | iccemty feqarch nt _ pro~Communty +, _8-, feques b. fur search. Ger into on Voronce 4=- Pers onziit “eHisk omh- > achorby-... teaait segehice Orgineting. officer ' WH] 3 /Cube . 7 File, Requerst.~ fron WA/T /Canb 7 CHO. _@ Varona. given F | 9648S Ann i-a)-S? assign.eth LAM HAWK 0). oo BOO 245 4———— so
; —-S- Pea ted 44 ae Document transfer @ cross-reference — unaec pertinent info - stecdes- | "There ts a resrricted CL/of folder onthe subject of this | 90) held under CAF G4Add, ef Scant of Operahume!l Approval ho C764 ad | date Tan 20,195} 3X 7- memo of conversahon |. 30-S¥—- “Cuban Polheal Scene” Ww s- 9. 1O~ ie Deer. ot state - memo of Conversaries S- al-S? | "Cuban Political Oevelopments and Urn.guayen Supepoct : fe Cuben Spposshen Resolitien - Concerning Batiste,” | Peg “Agent and/or Preject Status Sheet" [ AMHAWIC J Green-lis KKH 42 07 1) Prue IF 7 F7E73BA Operakonal fieptounl Requested aaNug 145% | CI/oOn File FC -64ad4. | ~ pare agerr becam] achvated ar menherofeproject Crame None” memo tor recor , ao July IG - Miscellanegus Cuban maters re Volman seeing documents in Possession oF Tony Sannhaga thd del 3 4 proung Nunes collaburcaten @ Bahsta, Nwewezs ass't, Sosa, heiad @ yob im Bathsta. Gout, rAemou Fron TT. SF. Flor es- wH/ty /ao Requatr for operahceonl approval of Varoncw tO permit hing bering used ap a “political achen agent in +hefAMPATROL | Goyect. From], iit TOE 3 TECS Anfurematien repuct Bt Dec 1984 } relates: conversahen @ varona.- verona worried about moasioa by General Tose Eleutario fWwdraza, Cabrera, ' YArOna. . ~ recommensas Qn attempt Fei*publicihy to discreh Popular bmage of Cadtto., 11 menage —- From J.D. Esterline, Cfo tt t> HaLang — yermenants 3-9-6090 —Varona caosdereh, as member of 4-man group (OCP dg n Cuban bonct issue te ve oot rn Mmeim ; Ms message - from Hauank - 3-460 Have 3708 a AMCLATIZ &- FS Staten nas leqarnea [Amit AwK Joants reo ‘rect ic. | te accredited, CLeee CrMeER Jabvout Pes wh ort a plans — a) V wrote memo —» A-S —* case ot tiger fim kp tm J Bea hod PRE |U wrolememe fur deluery reLA-S's JOOP EEE } compact |
oat —6- secre N 14( coATiAueE a) Varona's political pleut fern, Anxiety comes fran belie F Cubro outlines Opinion that V cisGeres ‘5S channel tLopyvoce } & V deen + wand to Stanan bas F Co. already hace GronG® wantecn tm Falk pobheal of heer D usith them | 4 be lef 4+ out, John Topping - ,» Braddock - (SGt ion Felt direct local embassy contact @ V- clangerou) 1@COMM enc. Ghen pass invitahen to V to hace cont. rn US, or heave Fer NM, Licart go +o Havana, Is-, 3-17-60 - from Havana, Cie* HAVA 27Fa I OLten pat . Jorge Alonso. Pusul-. Wis. partner 47 Cubs - advised. V ready . Stahon sugg #+s Litcari feturrn to Cube. in fm plaws like _4o leave Cuba. representation of the ‘graure ” ann discurs _& [. LANGTRY fora Q LEmwnte Janafamcrie. 7} message from Hoeyana, off AMPALMS AMWwATL ,AMRAWK Rus Io PADILLO- lo- aS Mar 1460 re =meehny re fymaton of gout ineax:le 00, U rts of LAMHAWIC In Para % of Have. 3708 (#/4 in my note) ) 44440059 £ Cage auaraniee entry of key poses, fallowers A sugeerh., some  detads included Rr raw IJ con tacte a bylorien 2 1? - ° iS-- 30 march 1960 LAMH ALE Jet IS, April as Agate fer deparhire — discusses means of geting “Vout Der , | Ciil2453 2O~ a ce et we ; "83 marc” 1@¥0 -Cable. CLA ai- Ce deparmre otLemanwx J- Want 's exile gout. setup in L.A. comity | QoaIm. 1 Apert 190, re. “Opetanonel’ __ 93. march. (960... Babun. calleaLopAcr d jin see - Qa~ -e@e Dispatch from COS- Havarn Santiago Babun ~ | 93. march, (460... Babun. ow. . Geralo 4. Gardyne - | Trtroauceh..Orlande ACOSTA a. fugenie _ rm Rolond oo. Dnarhnez__t+o.._ Gard Une, ___sBne. Babun sad thet _ S.of them. wee in Close_. some ey Mo. ORE Hh mi a :
7 seopey YS ‘Babun asked Gaegdy ne it he xew Carlos Casaus 1 rexide> at Fosca building _ said Casaus wars atemplea to contact anti-Cartra elements and claims t be @ special imuverhgatu fuck ODVOKE va meeting - aU Mar 1460 ~ Gardyne wld Babun he didn’t know Casati. “Babun Sata, Lombarto Diqarw Rodriquez And Varona were leaquina, Cuba $009. meeting oS oadecn 460 ~ G@ 3 +r Dige 3~ Hava, WOas cC onen kontacteck Y Precis l S re cepoatiure Grr ay ay AG meme ~ fl Apert tien TS J arona's entry into US , 2 “Aroril 18, 19G0 -[ Olen Jeontactea Vv re oeparthue (ave 4162) ab- Apeol 14,1460 - From Havana ~£ Ohen‘}mer Vo Frersl 13 vv wanted to cdiscuss ink PEPeELME }@ someonre who coulcL s peak for ro B¥oKe. dhs views 09 Cuban srhiahen . Pifler this he cooler meet with [Amwere 7 CObien}ola v he had alread y received, agreement ia erracple, @ meeting @f amwarr jouw Cally te sdbiain, supguct of Figueres fog eventual establishment of locale fur junta, D. | Clamnrok was psehy upset aro lien joa him +2 seme down 24 -from Havane, waa | mon Vv agreea to meetAmin ALL IN Caraca) the proceed to Son Jose @[ AMwWATI iA care ELRGUUS> rot in CARA. Tf am ware jagrass Conversations uwoill be. nelaL ofl cae foith (ARANCO, Not necessary forf{ Litcar Yo go erthec[ CARA of Savy , | iv said he was not on best terms @ Arango , but he ts clove oo | to Figuerar ¢ Getancourt GUU2454 30 | Hava.4aay - I& April 1%O- c Bien ueshoned Vv. re Rubie ta Qs cussed Who should be (Qbor spoke man. VY suppPled names: Ba Manae\ “mManulo”™ fernandez (see Haun 2474) “in 32 67G — " Rocdiciguet Lonmin chac , Jesus Archge = Reine) Gonzalez Gonzaler SF AR 2\ Cofino = : SctUnES JTesur Plana Lg Aiea Gonzalez Tellechea.. =
we 31 Fremf mami} 036 - to Dir — Ap, 18,19GO | Fide PARLETT : Bukhari: meeting want ts meet V. Butler: complained cre duorganzanen antr-Castro e €fo-¥- stated Ais son uses leaving Cuban, with Students g he (Bubar:i ) voantea them briefea by Bender Group. (Baseeally ,SuLn scheme jin lin@ Gur/Prillips thinking.) ¢e- sounds like @ é-H. thant m essege) G2. 33. 34 44440009 CUG2455 ae bats.
fe (VOrlTT 3may 60- ada Tune 1%60 LAD/DOS i [Amp aws q.eont be nw.Y Mayd -— Staying ar Ste Moret @ iif she can get seseruahues Ae! 37 Areango left wry may d. &V leaving w.Y for Mmriam) Mey ©, 1460 5. meeting wth Vo on 5 May- AVC. 430 — 7251S P.M- memo fBbey ‘record — 6 May 1166 - by @€.keynolds Dd/wett/y¥ Varona stayed at the St. morité- _Varona tole Reynolds he © planned to Go t Miami on MeyG and return to MYO on May Ff oo A, Por QA Mmeehny@ other Cuban leaders INclud ING Tuste Carcil ,Rarsco §F others . Vaomna plans tm wre Amal Fratlo- as Agrt- prop tyra | QB eAMELITAeY TO —  Fupe did nor Aiscuss this subject.” beet becawr2e ‘bh 19 aN area. b@., best 7 KAA led “Sep conyuncterm vortnh private groups, i.e. +he. * a Care-Gender Group. 2a Qe | Reynolds wed the name "Robert Rogess* wrth Vaconkd . promised Vettrona. radio-transmi tess . may 62The Grama of Cuba. in the Americas? “ by Y ~ L760 — Roepe, i | Political Stakement! 7 Article - “Fidel Red Tool , Says Cuba Foe o- lA pont Program by YU. G-| Same Memo ay ¥ l0- H Message to HaQcanG-~ G May 19GO- re testimong of Ugalde Caccillo, Diaz Balart vefure Senate Taternal securihy Subcommibee 1+ | Fron - S-6- CGO i [pve (fn 3sasec), COS- meeting wr tht. HuMATL 4 may who sq he and Betancourt Setlled differences | -hwe er Arango & Varona. "Pres Betancourt told RhUMAX L Phat | ODW6 Ke] NOL wans To Aare measures against Vraujees 7 44 mephew — Abel de Varona Tuaree_
Is-. Sp outline of Varona's policies by Ru Sanchez~ brother-in-law Can Spanish) ge nglish translahun Sanchez gave policies +ef AMCLATIER -5 (provab)y Alber re Alberts Garcie) Te pass on tof AMHAwWK. | len W- memo foe record. ~contact report - meetin oy with Serafina Roemucaldr by (a) datea 1) May 14¢0 - Romauldi met @ Sanche2? Arango on G May . for 3 hes Statea that Oppositiua te Castro graumng é young element. of +he 2 oat Putethcoo Par hy under Varuna 1) pacticularly stro1g . Camaguey ard Oriente prourN ced HAA US 7 Wee V's Ute. ae , Aaughier arriMing- muami. - pay SIG. bee 7 - memo for recora- meeting@ Guimers, le-may G60 memo buy [UC . Sherwood N. Geben ‘] 5e? .Guimers feported on meehng wrth Eussbio mujal of 13 May 1460, Jose Figueras € Betancourt urged Sanchez Arrango A verona to jon IN @ unrtea front .” Varong, with whom mujal (with Rafael 6tero) -had had o lengthy mechag laxt week in new Vor le. told Musa! ° that Gn attempt will be made Ww issue WwW "mans fests" in Juee, “announcing, uncted front . Decided to form reente4 Sia Nec) | Revolus cionarte - AS am indep. enhty @ ‘epreentahuny GW the EDR. - Candidate to be rep —? VeSael Giero Ber lar. -~confidant of _ Verona € ABrango. Guimers indicate Majyal haa recen? by seen. Securtlo Braden.agaio Braden said. he intended. to contact ANen Dulles + arrange for . Quiles /Muyaql comtack ~impression. that contact. wouladbe in eee oe STAG. _ Seeking funds bs finance... achurhes inside Cabs. wo. wp SManoers cequestek "300. /menth...foeGtere ..Guimers fequerted some... i of. communcahyn . from Cuba. to Guimess.. Arango .wanteck it... co. Gurmers fequated that. | Sereme. one. oF ol (2457. tay cure mm o le @ | on tthe..contact. by using hos. Courmers’). name. Tmis..wOould gaguce. Sanchez. = Arango that he had » direct. chnanne/. to Guimers SECRET rroUgh._.Gurm ess, to a - EUs. Labor. Movement.” ee
ao- Cable ToL TMRAKD JFrom Die. datec May a? ,1GcO Cire Dif Bapboe TOL Galbonck anck Ponchay A On a6 May meehng of V, Vargas Gomez ,ancd Kubto Padillo, Vandh Vargas tepocteck that meeting usc failure, Reported tof Pariett. 3 Rubio took posihun that exrceet fof AM HAW IC i he would have nothing tp deo with PRD pevel€. Vand Vargas felt any. further dealings @ Rubio = waste of time. C-TMane GC Srganmzatien subject oF conference “MOY 22,1960 €C C Foster Collins anc | It C ~AMWATL S freancly to go to Mexico and arrange Commo ana “Hove Vvagee- report from QS or 30 candidates float goock PIO Tearing sites. assessment ste that quote ‘ Al- Cable- AG MAY I%CO Frome rmianni Yao Dit. Cre Mam 11S re FRO info i- GOING to CarG. May a? +t tesue statement —-recoons for breaking @ Carrco Cubans tognteck Sancnez. to ame 8-During Bender /exec committee meeting Do not want Sanchez in, comm. to States to parhapalie in FRD Org. but want behma the scene role, 3-F AMWATL Jgorng to Mexco +m next Bor 4 weets 1 Qnnouce break @CQ) tre . Bt fenmMe & Pera ters. fre) $00k fer Place to train tht rte V will do same in. Venezuete. 4- Amato Frailo, returning to Geba., Te be undercover FRDcoorcdingtor , woill Lill return 30 days. . 7%- “Considerable ciusagreemen+ among our Cubans re em achvrhes C AmBED DW / QD/cové Teager t move at once andwe planes destroy sugat fReias. [ anno hn faver “invasion” on farely lacge scale from +nica country . Nobody Seams hike our Gppreach at moment £ fariet -) tempormeda and Suggested. J AMHAWIK { prepare eaper ths meter foe discussiom Mext week between [ Licar i JBended/amnawk _} Onhy . Bender might being, hey Mmiltary expert’ to mig. Suggestien acepred and waters calmed.” V qamw Ari 7 want immedialie Aachen against Trufille Rafael Otero Bortatf , krmeriy @ OR8aT 4) CONtact worth Pemypnece. Pr Bercler /V meeting he acceptect Ist month HI00 “honorarium” aac ange G0IRAgge for his chauffeur : ee G@- FRD will wre labour.
wh SECREF = GD - blank ep. only — “AIMay 1% 60% | “Er eD- Newspaper article “Fidel Geer called fed Toul says Cubq Fo by ” Hal Hendrex ad statement of varona . S-294-GO Meam: news. AY) - jsaac- Vacrived Cara. a? May Gave speech may a®&. iy leHee rato a Varona.-~ Spanuh~ + transla hea, ~ fror “Battahon wo. “Comandante Mmorenc Bravo,” — probably Cuban Army Captain Patrocinto Estantslac Bravo y Morenc. undated. ea MASIL ©0013 Dir, Zara's cable Havana frony Pr S- 3-60 - ‘Repermt re cenversicn © Vs pesos. states it's being done’ ba Grupe Pender— RAAdyust boots accord inal wy a B)—- @> — GO- To dir- Feemmd ruse 11460 A lsa3 oO V contacted 31 May- said ne wes aA Tune for Mexico. V wants Castelon te meet Arango and Salvader — who 23 to tead Cara group. Romant- main aset of C cirawe-a. aA Gi} w ve Fremff) b-a-co- C____sasa J Qt Moy 31 meeting V had © hm = Manolo Alcalde Ancala. ~— works foc Decor Intern’) of rmami ~ “apparently VCs regat Se PARR “* wae V3. 9 ZR) Gble- To Pir from MASH 6-4-60 MASK ae “Corbuston phonerh and met varona, 3 Tune. “ Brougnt up following points: @ Bender Nope, 4 isn'+ true +nat Varona, intends give Hendrix -~- Va9Qree Cietaiils of A Ture IMMLGFARON -+rouwbles for Pablicatice | 9 “~ @® Vacona SHOAL BESANG E exec . Comm. meeting- qed &Ture, Ca ® Ask Varoma. hot  aforrmny aacker of Corbusten contact. ~“agreerc &3) June 6, (60 cable- | ,T mast. ‘ From Dicectoer. — Bender wl l tatk wth amHAwk Feon re =O V5) actiohes in Carace). | O6U2459 my vara, we) rm
Shure] ai— G Ture (G60 jabple To TMASrh From Doe - Cie Die 33940 TMT YZ Roberto Plejos arrwied mami tl Tune. Karnlen's ethice Making msecvatuds  V te +ak @ nirwy, ~ shoula tell A\ejos that Ff Aleyos agrees, FRD will Senck special ree to Guat Shor tly to wor k out details. Alejos agreect. 35- The drama of Cuba — in Spanish 36 - vo Die From[ Mexico City- J-a-6O-~- [Gr Mexr S$8a0 _ June ad Ray Ledd y &@ istsec, Toe mont, llac inter vierveck VU. —had eviclenc@ LAMHAWK, under technical sutetlance & probably enysical SUP vEeillance, “Recommend F RD leaders be @arnea avack overt U.S. gout contact. ” 37 — MASH wi fymvet ; $romPartet 2 r2@ Tuned, (24GO Meeting oF FRDexe. commill ee. 44440R5> 3o- 39 - WO- June 13, 1¢60- Cabte to TMASH from Dir, 34780 «earned +hed—@B thru «BS ACTRESS Fhe Eusebio Muj al OC GaN IZ 1Acy Frente Sindiical af amu Awe \iavolvedt. Lamunuwk Yentes knowledge. San loge aduscra Alberto Aloaqrea had participated in formahery of the Group when in us. in May, Maxwell Raab reps.org. legally, . Ding Dellale - treawer. £ Amimaw ie Awa said ty be present daring Mo talks. bequerhen AO He ee ney Loi sy/ PROP ut- IN June 19460 ~memo for racotmd— "subs: meeting @ Cmdr. Pons on Turell | Pons had been AHemehng fo recruit crew members Fur Maritime operahwu " sack that if woas commen knowledge that Varonga wos CLA Vis an old frend of bis anc VU asted Pons t soin his group. Varkek Pons +f he would care te meet an Amencan who way tafienchK of a fread of hus.” Pons declined, Admiral Rodrigue Hernander is Pons contaat an mam) Pons added that he fett the above informahon should be Wwrough+ immediately to the attenhen of Mr, Abbstt (Dave Pnilligs ) CNA woura ike to Meet with Mer, Abbobhh oO 14 Sune.” ya Cable G-aAO-GO- Ty, pir From Hava HALA 4 Q@ae- re Meehag with Ruiz Sanchez- Of June EL AMANTHEM Jintrod uced, Sawark 0 Knapman ® Cubana. Capt. Eduardo Ferrer (no telahiun trmec far inspector Genero esa baned ces), Ferree arranged meeting.
Seune | a3’ Ture e6O- $ yeseruUanen) beings made kr conference suast@ commodore at Tune — July S . Bender wants meeting @ V and Carre befur 2 July. +44- Fp mexico fron Dir US- memo dor record 33 Jure Meo 1e@ =Romauldi a Mujal- to +he extent porstble eclR assets would be wed to negate Mujal's achurh er. Uo- Blank fage Ture assiaco stale Telegram- 43319 Re Emb. G-aX7 , Tune aM. H7- memo for record of meeting between Suimers , Sothern, & Gebien, a?Tune MeO- memo by C&bien. Mujal toih Guirners that he had been told by Far contacrs net te allowew Nis supporters to undertake assass plots againyt+ +he, Casto, ,Che Guevara ete. hujot feeb thy putts hier of the se0t ‘ because if Qn attempt oF this type is mac & » the FBI might Nold him reseonsinie anc. take achlUn +o deport nim. Ye tNHEnR we) tery awurecd, by Guimers +hat he could not ve depofea& without Courk achon anc adwuised tm tel) +he FQ 40 e mind 145 G.o9 business. ” Yse- From mex City Jno fir “hane aq 1460-0 mex i bs04 re meetin arrangements - flight 4d New Yori ~ fur , C amearm-s-J[amatooy 4 2 lawrence €&. Charron nehuedcl [ami Aw Jorrangements. 44 “To director Ffraem[ Mexico Cr hy oranc) date. G-aq-6d So- Fe S1- Blank Page - Us, Dept of Tuwhce FBI invetigahen Fl0S -&6OAS CLIP Tune a&,iteo,” Sa- Cable, -~ Directec from MASH June 30,1960 130 Co Karnley \ met @ Rudy Fernandez in bD.c. June a7, ana © Fer, and Ca ages on Junerh
36- 37 - 38 - 39- -23- man: SEGRE} cable 29 Oct 1960 From nHavangy +4 Orectur,— 27 0cr Enrique Truenq Campa was introducea to Knapman b { odcoath Jat. Thueba, 18 of F.ce in. Real Coffee , an old clasmete of Fidel Cartro — issue immediate POR be usefl TMNvET Entel /P.M asset ANd assign No. AIN~G_ Trueba and brother ,Pearo, supporting Capt. Osvaldo Ramirez Who fs unr cmder anh -Castro FoRce unaer Mejor Evalie Dugue . Cable -Oct Aq 1960 -[ Amypue-L | requerked_ stahon assistance te obtatn UISA for Roberto -tmm Rodriguez Hevirn ond fam ily. Hev ia. toot [ AMIUTE- 4 Jenat he nad been asked to go miami by Rafae! Pe JF. Genzalez who sent message through ea-capt Enrique Dom INGUeZ Perez- Hevuig claims to heve been in contacr with teps of FRO and cOoperahna with Arstonio Vvarona Mmartin-Elengs Tomas Cahanar | Cable Oct a4, 1%eo- C Pir Raed \c inter view published OCyario w& bas Americad AS October. - Coverea unr ot Anti-~ Castro groups c AMRAS Pe lopen for admiss10% neu Qntr- Cartcoa groursl. AMeAS > not const rhutes peovisionel qgourt. > Cable Oct 3! ,1460 - To Director From MASH cite mMassh 3as ” Sudyects rer, picked up safely by Coast Guerck. cutter ~ hours off tey Wat morning AF oct. Cutter towed lquich te ponr ot Boca, Chica Key ushere MASH so and co Merwe take Custody bodies . Ladki temporarily helel Coast Guard Stason Key west. Main officers brougnt subjects Mesn sate house Gre hetd until Amigerehen “4 documents ready mo riunana Oct 30. mash rememing wm cloye Touch usith subyetts whos presently Roorm 319 Untuersity © Court motel. Began mezkiny loca) entacts Aflermoon 30. Oct withf AMBIT OY1  AMHPw, ) iq AMWALL-S, Imartin Elena,ere — C Amkuve- stated intended remain MASH Bdays oc” unnl confusions and musunderstanoin pesolued” wih «ef to Radio Comme, Sea Delivery, amecl Air Drop Problemy _¢ Planned operahon ear discussed. Main points were Fecognition Signals and Selechon rendevous points Thi hype op wilh be AcuseHo Ahupther with Toss present so that any Mure. Misun derstanding can ke prevented. SECRET: :
4414007. 4o-[ AMHAWK Ste nave WY C peess conrence oA moced q, YW)- Blank Pagqe- DBF-6GAABG datea Movember a, lGoo _ Y¥a- meetinon © Tony varon® at Twickec's Ret ,mam,Ftorda | ay Oct 1460. Memo fur Recorh dared A Nov.19 69. writen: by Geracd Deollec - . . meehing - V, Deoller, Hunt - wanted V to make. statement whi andicated be did not consider Mrnselt as firure ptesident of Cuba nor was the FRD whe censiderea rhe future govt ot that Countyy “ varona. feadily oagreect tm mete Wis statement Whe wos dictated to Bien by Tuwrick er Qand wWrich he , VaFone , gave aver the telepnoce to Sosa fun srelementehiun a other info - Ors public telechum consulbani- vb. ~ 426 1s Lem Jone) -V. Goern’} hke bim g ud itl aischerge him | @ Sanchez Arangeo- meting _raunds in ENiam: Mouwin a +hat he he had enough influence tw remove Bender Sram the xene,” s+ Would not be difhcult ot 12 were not tor Artime Who resistS any detet dealngs, with Lorie +o incorporate the allhkance wrth FRO.” UB- Mova,i7eO cable- rag re Enrique Llaca /Orbiez cite mash 1404 19- 003 ,1G60 Cable from Masit - fe Discussions[ AMRUNG-L ,y Ve LI mash Case ol cers, “Dia not discuss Pinar del Rio or Escambsawy O2'S with MYONE” masn. Only person fall urntting besides self and [ amyum-4 ysl AMvUM ACartographer m Havana who trusted imphcrely  byf 8-4 A individuals at Di's obviously Enowledgeable, Zn the connechen [ A-! }turnek NN Over to Hava care officer compleie plans sea landing zones db and other celated. infurrmechan fur Parsing Headquarters re. inple renting erelimineryg phase operaton,’’.... C* a-L dteels AMYRWK Jas subueried Cause . When oscred if he recemret a ‘cove rt Shipments arms sent bylam Hawk J bouts he StQtet no. Upun confranting C AmRAWK re ascertained OQrms cached f{ A-) orth reluctant agreemenif am#AWwL_) will Mats be BILEM arms cached. [ A-\ Jrask stowed a sent representahue tw Wave to ka tase A~} Jout coulda not, C AME BWI) stated his peop se. not assessing but loyal Cubans who want country free ” cetucn!! Seubbe i> ~Masn boot coretirre otter Period af WO moon A-i Joants é& take w/r operater naw HQS Wrth him. % MA 8 landing “& boots Supply Missie ns wrk A-l whe will
& ae gle> Volume 1. 15 Oct 48 to 30 Sept. 49 mostly 3ra Agency ma ter 1a, | ¥Volume;2. January 1956=- April 1960 WL tt dh a ve: H pbeptcthest tint ts eotheefetttteelttnatt : 5 oa a pate Seeted D . De Varona, Manuel Antonio- 201-196435 8 files inves atone 8 a ranean see he ees rrr a TP epee He] sa sag Vig ery: 7 haces A. Biographical Information on Varona- dated 8/8/57 6pp “OP “! DOB: 11/25/08 Place: Camaguey =Cuba . ~V al Lists as friend: #eAs#+ carlos Prio Socarras 7 Wife: Emilina Ruis Sanchez de Varona Children: Carlos Manuel de Varona Segura Bustamente nee de Verona One brother: no name givent — 14 47009¢ 1940-14 Member House of Representatives- Cuba 1944-48 Member Cuban Senate 1948-50 Prime Minister and Senator of Prio govt 1950-52 Prestdent of Cuban Senate. ackive in political affairs for cuban Revolutionary Party (PRC=- Autentico) since 1934. B.8 Aug 1957 - Cable from Havana attaching PRQ part 1 and states PRQ II is coming _ c. 1/27/58 Varona given 201 number and assigned crypt p. 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 q 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. I. 28 March 60 Sem meeting in Havana re formation of governemt in exile Varona makes requests. Listed. United States guarantees entry of key persons, followeres and support. J.30 March 1960 -Varona sets April 16 as date of departure. Dispateh from COS, Havan, 1 April 1960. Santiago Babun called the American assy on March 23, 1960 and wanted to see Gerald L. Gardyne. Babun introduced Gardyne to Orlando Acosta and Eugenio Rolando Marg#@#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 Bullding. 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 2 warch 1960, Gardyne told Babun he did not know # Castias. Babun said that Lombarto Diaz Rodriquez and Varona were leaving Cuba soon. Another meeting of Babun andAcosta and Rolando on March 25. . Le Varona met with case officer in Havana on April 13 and wanted to disucss in U.S. pith someone who could speak for U.S. govt ,his views on Cuban situation. Me. Varona agrees to meet AMWAIL in Caracas and proceed to San Jose with AMWATL 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 Ait # who should be labor leader . or spokesman : Varona supplied names: Manuel "Manulo" Fernandez Rodriquez Lominchar; Reinol Gonzalez Ga@onzalez; Jesus Plana; Jesus Artigas; Aggel Cofino; Ignacio Gonzalez Tellechea. Meeting on 18 April 1960 O. 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. Sort:
g Page 2 P. Contact Report- by Gerald Droller- dated Dec 27, 1960. Met with Varona in &@ Miami with Hunt. Varona reported he had found an isolated piece 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, Rober A. Stevenson, Robert a. Hurwitch, and Frank J. Devine. Requested funds, stated that Florida law enforcement was geting stricter, impatient. Listed other members of forces working aginst Castor. Aureliano Sanchez Arango; Iais Conte Aguero, radio cannouncer and commentator in Cuba; Pedro DTuiz Diaz Lanz Manolo Ray, Andres Vargas Gomez; AREC- rich Cuban businessmen and property owners R. Cable to Caracas from Director. Orig. is Gerald Droller. Caracas told to advise V. that U.S. government official, Robert Palmer, is prepared to see him in NY on April 30 or Mwy 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. Moritz if he can get reservations. V. is leaving NY for Miami on Be. Meeting with V. on May 5. memo for record dated 6 May by R. Reynolds Vv. told Reynolds he planned t6 go to Mimi 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 Fiallo as agit-prop type. Reynolds ##4# 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." Reynolds used the name Robert Rogers with Varona. B. From | 5/6/60, [ IB716 #848 Meeting #ith HUMAIL 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." Ce 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 /#AK Mujal - contact. Impression was given that contact would be in writing. Guimers requested 300/month for Otero. E. Cable to JMRANBS form Dir dated 5 May. To Galbond and Ponchay. JMARC organization subject of conference on May 27, 1960 with Foster Collins AMWAIL%5 is ready to go to Mexico and arrange COmmo and PM training sites.
— , ene wy gem ese ET ES Page 3. SEUREL F. Cable dated 26 May 1960 from Miami to Dir. Cite Miam 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/ Qp/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/ V. only. Bender might bring his'military expert' to mtg. Suggestion accepted and waters calmed." V. and AMWAIL 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 700 honorariam 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 1, 1960[__-|5230-, V. contacted Castelon on 31 May. V. wants Castelon to meet Arango and sthvador Romani who is to lead th Cara group. Romani is the main asset of CIRAKE-1. I. To dir from Jdated June 2, 1960 5232- A, May 3D meeting, Varona had with him Manolo Alcalde $#4##4 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 Verona intends give Hendrix details of 2 June immigration trouble #) for Publication. Varona ggreed. Varona should arrange exec. Committee meeting for Wed June 8. Asked that Varona not inform Barker of orbuston contact. K. To Dir from Mexico City dated July 2, 1960 Cite Mexi 5820. June 23 Ray Leddy and fist sec. Joe Montillar interviewed Varona. ‘here is evidence that Vv. is under technical survellance and probably physical surveillance. "recommend FRD leaders probably be warned avoid overt {4140309 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 mnvolved. V. denies knowledge. San Jose advised that Alberto Alvarez had participated in formation of the group.Maxwell Raab represents organization legally. Dina Dellale-##eH? treasurer. V. was said to be present during NY talks. M. Memo for record dated june 14, 1960 by Michael M.Maney. Subj: meeting with Comm. Pons on June 11. Pons had been attempting to recruit crew members for maritime opezztions. “ 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 ab&ve information should be brought immediately to the attention of Mr. Abbott (Dave Phillips) and would like to meet with Mr. Abbott on 14 June. eee ae war
N. C ble dated 6-20-66 To dir from Hava. On June 17 AMANTHEM introduced Edward D. Knapman to Cubana Capt. Eduardo Ferrer. O. To Mexico from Dir, 23 June 60. Resergations being made for donferecne suite Commodore 28 June-5 July. Bender wants meeting with V and KCarr 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. Mujol feels this puts him on the spot "because if an attempt bf this type is made, the FBI might hold him 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." # yol \1 Jaly +630 Sext 11969 Ae or e fom lEstjérline 7 Subj/ ke /Hedwes ted 960. Drolle + with: Verona’ in for our
~A5- pod, th. 4g Volume 4, 1 # July 2 1960 to 30 sept 1960 i. Memo for Chief WHD Subj: Burke Hedges from Esterline c/wHf 4s 1 July 1960. Mr. Breeii Droller met with V. in N.Y.C. for 2 her 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 opendéd by TSS and copies forwarded Hava and Mash In UFGW @ 19 4, To Jmash from Dir. 7-11-60; Obtain passport picture of V. Nedd for special documentation he knows about. 5. &® To JMASH from Dir. 7-11-60 FBI reported Mrs. Catherine Taafe said on 16 June V contacted her and wanted to seeher. Requests esa Corbuston warn V about QWaifet Taaffe 6. Memo to Director from J.E. Hoover dated June 29, 1960 re CLIP relates Taaffe story of V. call. 7. Ve said 12 July he does not know and has never heard of Taaffe 8. July 14, 1960 cable from MASH to Dir. #0206 V and AmBIDDY 1 have 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 B. (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, ag 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 k 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 @AMHAWK. Aske if AMHAWK 2 is to be eliminated. LAGI gp ll. Letters in Spanish to Francisco Jose from Dr. pashlines; kb" f ve Patricia from Eugenio and from Eugenio to Ralph. ig» Indicates messages in 11 were from V. fe) July 25 60 AMHAWK 2 is Jesus Exposito Lorenzo SECRET,
me SECRET: ik. Memo for Record re Telephone Call from Jack Malone from RobertMpynolds 26 Jly 60 Malone reported that V shad asked Mr. Lowell Tash, former manager of an American ranch in Cuba to visit Andros Island on behalf of V in order to Lease 34 or & acres of aland. Malone will instruct ®fash to go to Andros and let Malone know what comes of trip. 15 16July 28, 60 to Dir from MASH. AMHAWK claims Fernandez has worked with him. Skid 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 gwoup. code aname Patricio. v. Menendez tellez is man who put amhawk in touch with Olien. 18. 19.Amhawk says hell be in D.C. for 5 vue 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. 21. To Dir from MASH Aug 10, 1960 Y. 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 fa up. Parlett believes tlat time ripe begin funding Miam amt&% activities out of agreed $131,000 per month. Beginning sept all funding to be handled via Mexigo. Pleas be sure Ewicker has cash and Swiss acoount availa ble upon his arrival Mexi. 22. V arrived in Maimi from Mexi Aug 18. 23 Message from Mex. to Director, Aug 19, 1960 V plans on trip to L.A. for press conference Aug 19. oh. 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 Sue 19 26. M1 Spanish letters to AmHAWK from Cuba. 27. $H 25 Aug. AMHAWK tleephoned from Mexi to Alonzo Pujal in NY to akk him get in touch Licari to check on Aug report. Agency does not want W to uses Licari's name on such matters- serious security implications. From Director to Mexico JMASH, Aug 25, 60. Cite Dir 47292- "FYI: During AMHAWK recent visit PRPRIME he reportedly solicited funds LAS VEGAS gamblers. Suggest at your discretion you probe report." ED letter from V to Bender requesting secure residence permomit in U. S. @@m for Mr. and Mrs. Jose J. Garcia , Mr. and Mrs Carlos Rosello, and MR. and Mrs Roberto Solis. Will be representatives from WEst. Live in Spark, Nevada. dated Aug 26, 2960 44740402
7 SECRET, sant Mee ee V. planning to return to —_ ‘becaise pf problems in Mex Date Aug 31. Huer 31. SEpt 1, 60 Gam recalls MYC meeting when Parlett raised issue of independent party with amhawk to latters embarrassment. Presume <Begeeupe this same group referred to. Amhawk r@adio program @Rescate would support this. 32. Re AMHAWK unilateral rBadio activity. Want it to cease. 33. Memo for the record from Paul J. Marson, ieee sub. ject is "VIews of AMWAIL3 on Current Cuban Exile 4Steuntion." 1 Dated SEtpt, 6. Feels V. should be chosen 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 @e Sept. 1960; Subject was plannimto remain in New York for 2 days. 17 1960 subject planning to proceed to 115 Venetian Way, San Marina, Florida. (Memo to Droller dated Sept 15) Memo from Joseph F. Langan. 36. Caple Sept 16, 1960 To Dir from Mash #0727 "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 ré written by Dro@ler. "“l. CUPTPMinterpreted this meeting for the undersigned.” Verona wanted to see Droller beca&ke of his possible withdrawal from the EXCOM and his early return 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 statemmaht 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 tm 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 infjructions. 39. Contact eport 30 Sept 1960- Meeting with the Executive Committe 27 Sept. 1960 in La Moderne Motel, Coral Gables. Gupton and I met withCommittee minus Sanchez Arango, Informed that Var@na had been appointed as General Coordinator of the Frente. “ ALisGiel
PO DP ge te eae taretitaey ee et 4O- Meeting with Tony Varona, 27 Sept. 1960, Coral Gables. Contact 2 Report written by Droller. "Gupton and Bender met with Varona at the latter'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 1174010 re |
&9 Volume 5- Tony Varona. 1 Oct 1960 to 30 Dee 1960 i. 2. Meeting with Tony Varona, La Moderne Motel, Coral Gables, 28 Sept 1960. Contact Report, dated 3 Oct 1960. Written by Gerald Fé Droller. States that Gupton and I met with Varana. "I told Varona that @ we would send in the future certain equipment into Cuba. If e 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." 3. cable from Dir to JMASH dated 3 Oct. 1960 with instructions that be reminded that affiliates of TRASP are to be run by Gupton wt Sosa. Vig, of 4, Memo for record, dated 4 Oct 1960, Subj. Report @ Contact with Albeeto Roque. By Bernard N. Reikhardt. Roque lists dangers of appointing Varona he General Coordinator of FRD. Roque is interested in MDC, and promoting Rasco. 5. Cable dated Oct 4, 1960 To Director from Havana Ref: MASH 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 ese; Jose Orimuela 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 Cot 5, 1960. MASH 0936. States wi 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 PRPRIMER should make specific commitments to any Cuban without prior consultation with Amhawk. Comment: believe above is reasonable pekel ta practical temms none of above intended curtail birbédt-pietuction or relationships." 7. 7 Oct 1960 cable to director from Havana. Cite Hava 6439 Report of Gottdon M. Biniaris from AMCALL 1 reports that Arango has withdrawn from the FRD- Justonm Carillo and Felipe Pazos @ will pe integrated 4 ino ) Manuel 1Ray's MRP. Varona espressed desire to join MRP but Ray insists Varona retzan to Cuba before being accepted. 8. Memo #e for record, dated 6 Oct. by Droller (c/wH74/PA) re +2 phone call from Ricardo Lorie. 9. Cable from MASH to Director dated Oct 6, 1960. AMHAWK considering ft Bogata as AMRASP hemisphere propaganda distribution point. Twicker indicated tacit acquiesence, but, Méigs;-f els this would provide undesirable echelon between AMRSP'HdS' Be its national branches.
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. "4. FBY: If Pilots really fly Castro this opens other opnl possibilitties." 11. 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 nagging we and otherwise diverting him from current critical problems. Via Amclatéer 1 Twicker (Hunt) becoming familiar working level matters AMRASP and this will provide check on V activity and performance 63) 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 Fnzel at which Sosa stated AMHAWK desires Enzel mount Oriente operation utilizeing Alperto Fernandez Exhevarria 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 Dugee 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 channegs. 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 Guintana. 15. Memo for Record, Report of contact with Alberto Roque, Oct 13, 1960. B.E. Reichhardt 16. Cable from to Director dated Oct 15, 1960. Arango has lef % FRD and joining 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")
17. Cable dated Oct 15. Tlyuis Morales Ortega granted tourist visa, u.S. Vis chaffeur. 18. Estevez del pino is V's anagem gelesen rep in Venezuela. 19. Cable Oct 17 from Director to JMASH. ‘Twicker urged exert strongest pressure on vy to deliver all material his possession aimmedicately. Twicker to 4nform V ODYOKE demands from Ticker immedicate turnover. WH comment :Reported certain' materical being hand-carried Washington. 20. Contact report dated Oct 17 - Subj. meéting with QDCOVE, Columbu s, Hotel, Florida on Oct 12. By Wallace A. Parlett. QDCOVE showed him a @@ telgram he had received from Rojas for transmittal to V. Whicker should ascertain, without involving the source, what BAMHAWK 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, CRESPT . 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 #* 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? Tt is alright with AMHAWK with whom this matter had peen cleared. T answered in the affirmative. 22, FRD delegate in Bogota is Marino Sorondo Quintana 23. Cable Oct 18- from JMMASH to Director. FRD budget proposal included Jarge sum for work inside Cuba which Bender group eliminated and counterppoposed that FRD collect peso funds from Cuban sources and use them inside Cuba. V. reports increasing diffiuculties in collecting pesos inside Chba and states that pesos, a large portion, were going to Manuel Ray. V requests budget increase by 25,000 $ monthly ok, 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. k& 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 him that he would Hear from Hunt about it. 25. Cable Oct 19. From JMASH to Dir. "Having rebuked V on 17 Oct for raidis éndangering lives of Americans in Cuba, Myricker on 18 Oct told V that material still not accounted for. Ve at once began taking steps recover same. FRI: & 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 "souvenirs" may have been retained by members raiding party. - 44240289 ~
26. Cable Oct 19- from Havana to Dir. Gerardo Rafael Alvarez claims ms, close connections with 300 man resistance group in Matanza who ready ager to fight but need arms and ammo. Group connected with Jorge and E& Rafael Fundora. Sampddro clese friends with William Erler. Also claims to knuwn V. 27. Dispatch to Chief of WH Division re Anti Castro Gmoups and fA 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. Knomm 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 request that V be personally notified that Lomberto La Caridad Diaz Rodriquez q 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 will receive histunds 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 @ From MASH to Dir. ™ Twicker phoned V at Hotel icici ngham 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 ing the statement. ; Ghoct 25 Cable frtm Dir to JMASH- Jones said State Department man was really rep of Senate Investigation Committee in touch AMHAWK thru Senator Smathers. qg2anss3
2 \3 35. Cable from Dir to JMASH and JMHOPE, dated 26 Oct. " myo 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 v. stop forthwith. Advise Ha@S 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 Camba was introduced to Knapman by odoath att. Trueba is officer in Regil} Coffkee, an ald classmate of Fidel Cgstro- issue imediate POA for use JMNET Intel/PM asset and assign No. 214-G. Trueba and brother, Pddro, 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 8@ 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 “ct with AMBIDDY-1, AMHAW}+ AMWATL=5 »#Martin-Elena, etc. AMRUNG-1 stated he intended remain MASH 3 days or "“yntil 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 t&pe op will be diseussed futther with JOBES present so that any futhee misunderstanding can be prevented. aa aADars 39. V to have NYC press conference on Nov }. q4actbt ng hO. Meeting with Varona at Hunts's apt, Miami, 25 Oct 1960. Memo forrecord dated 2Nov. #H## 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-1. Mr MASH Case officers. " Did not discuss Pinar del Rio or Escaltbrey 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 obviosuuly 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 y an ect ye Foe A e TRE q rr oerend
| CECT. SECRET, A-l feels Varona has subegerted cause. When asked if he received 2 covert shipments arms sent by ## Varona boats he stated no. Upon confronting Ve he ascertained arms cached. A-l with relactant agreement V will now be given arms cached. A-1 stated V. sent representative to Hava to kill A-1 but could not. V. stated his people not assassins but loyal BCubans who want Country free."... "Landing 2 boats supply missions with A-1 who will return Cuba in MASH boat sometime after perbod of no moon. A-1 wants to take wW/T operator now H@S with him" rye
45. Dispatch Oct 28, 1860 from Charles D or B Wiesinger to Chief of Western Hemispher Division from Chief of Base JMASH. Oon 3 Oct 1960 Jesus Rodriquez amé 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. UG 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 B+ Fleitas. AMRASP not paying salaries. Assume ORRISON making payments. 48. Cable dated Nov 5, 1960 from MASH stating 1 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 Redriquez Saborit will replace Jose Amado Chavez Ger+ Guerra. Saborit is Chief Action/ Sabotage element in Av group and sought by DIER. Piscis departing Nov 50. Cable to Dir from Mash dated Nov 7. On Nov 5 AMPALM-5 gavetWe++  Twicker memo of conversation recently sustained in SANJ with Jose FIguaeres. Figueres old friend of Arango Sanchez. Equal freindship or esteem for V. 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,\, Han AS result V issued unequivocal statement disavowing any 1 connection between his current post and that of pwoovisional presidency. . D2. 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." 53. Cable Nov 9 Hunt told V that Corbuston would assume full responsibility for payment of slaries, maintencace, travel, rents, etc 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 yous: Note on bte bottom of page Heey+ Juey 7- 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.
lb ry eT NT ea do 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. tgj) Cable to Director from Havana dated Nov 10, 1969 Clark C. Wyatt, former pres of Burrus Flour Mills introduced Olien to Hbaldo Mario Pascual Alvarez, usually known as Mario Pascual Alvarez, also ario Alvarez, argentine citizen. Alvarez is coordinator for Union Nacional Bemocratica based in Miami whose principal leaders are Pepe de la Torriente, Iuis 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. 57- 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. To Dir from JMASH- Amhawk to arrive D.C. Nov 15 for consulatation with Guatemalen kAmbassador to USA and OAS with whom he in telephonic contact. Hopes secure collective OAS action against Cuba and failing that discuss GUAT declaration war aginst Cuba. V feels Guat shovld decl are war aginat Cuba then ¢¢+ request USA military aid. At this point V would send Cuban volunteers to Guat from foll countries: USA 300, Costa Rica @ 50, Panama 100; Honderas, 25-50; and from Venezuela and NYC an undetermined number. Would unite with FRD trainees now in Guat camps and with Guat or USA assist~- ance be transported to Cuba to open a combat front. (59) cable Nov 15. AMYUMS reported two sucessful drops to Evelio DUque Forces on Nov 3 and 11 by V using &Cessna aircraft. Drop consistéd 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. 61. Hunt counseled AMBIDDY1 and AMPAIM 1 on Nov 15 to lend fullest support to V 62. Blank page- DBF 62658 dated 16 Nov 1960 63. Map of locations in Mexico - hand draqe+ drawn. with a report by Roberto de Varona Loredo, executive member of AMRASP Mexico City Delegation. (Dispatch) Map indicates locations for various staging areas in Mexico. for military training camps. 64, Cable to JMASH fro Dir datega® Nov 10? Jose Manuel Brana Duran claims affiliation 100 man GW force in C maguey commanded by Capt Orlando Orozco. Claimed group apolitical and had"blessing of Vv. 65. Blank pate- Letter from Frank J. Devine, Special assistant, Bureau of Inter-American Affairs, dated Nov 18, 1960 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 carry- ing brunt anti castro fight. We can perhaps devote now fuller attention to AMRASP, MRP, and MRRD without undue distraction by other much 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 exile ommunity and even a man of Miro Cardonas statayé (th .in towel this regard (See below). Further more it quite conceivable hit’ ‘ er element s within
TSE GREL AMRASP and even perhaps AMWAIL may switch to MRP sooner or later. This ig might be so because Bender, I.E. PBPRIME, readiness Render some support to MRP no dark secret and MRP perhaps more appealing to yeu new direction. AMWAIL was always close to MRP but had no place to go until just now."... " During 16 Mov Bender Miro meeting latter was much dejected. He cannot bring about unity: Those in touch with PBPRIMERS 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 spyung suggestion, and suggestion only, which he had tried out on Manuel Ray the previous month night: Perhaps one could form a consefjo _ 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. -»--Miro 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. 109-58h 68. Contact Report by Wallace Parlett with Raul Chibas and Juan Estevez Ramiras on nov 16, 1960. Informed of curr$s" 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 ou#t loud and that nosberious proposal was being made to effect such a radical move." 71. 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 period. 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. Th. Contact report dated 22 Nuv. Subject: meeting with Tony Varona 14 Nov 1960 at Ted’ Hamilton's apt, Coral Cables, Fhorida. Vasrena Report written py Wallace A. Parlett. Maren+ V informed them of plans to to to NY to see Majore, Venezuelan Minister of Treasury whom he wants to ask for aid. ter 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. = Ait:
SE ADDI i 1g OE GREL i ble dated Nov 24. 1960 from JMASH to Director Pedro Diaz Lanz has ‘ined AMRASP, bringing into it the following pilots: Abel Hera Corton, Frank PiroFiorini, 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. Be Provide pilots with link trainer time (8 pilots at ten hours monthly, at cost of $8 mem: per hour) and C consider purchase of Float- equipped Cessna 180 or 210 for infil/exfil ops. Twieker believes Diaz highly motivated and recognizes AMRASP as mainstream anti-Castro org. Temp. solution has been to assign Diaz group to © transport Commission, which now functions under mil commission. sRequestes HQS approve initial link trainer refresher of DLS 960, 15 hrs per pilot, then monthly cost of 640$/ month. (no author given) 76. Blank Page- Outgoing Cable from Dept of State dated Nov 25, 1960 77. Cable dated nov 26. from JMASH to Director Ref 1820. AMHAWK has been pressuring for commitment ref proposal, but when he mentioned that "Cesar" fo his persenékiun+ principal underground leader, and proponent of ref plan wanted to make quick trip to Miami Hunt replied that opportunity ideal give Pesar thorough debriefing. Twicker agreed that CESAR would be compartmented from Goudie and Martin Elena, and could ta#ll 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. Tndicetes 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 6 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. 81. 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 Hamilton possible bases for provisional govt with AMLOON® 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. 84. Newspaper article which indicates V in Chicago on Dec 9. 85. FBI Memorandum dated Dee 14, 1960 Subject: Democratic Revolutionary Front. Lo ternal Seeurity- Cuba. (Blank Page) 85. Cable from Mexico Dated Dec 10, 1960 states deBriefing Pachuke continuing Longan plans take 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 about gVarona and Florencio of NY. Cable from Mexico City states on 29 Nov subject registered as Carl Johnson of 3452 Je Dunn St., Memphis, Tennessee, photographer .- 117109 %0
a \1 SECREL N86. Cable from Mexi City 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’ lawyer on 11 and 12 KDEC. Manson attended meeting under name of Robert Vincent. General discussion re Cuban exile unity o&F lack thereof. 88. Cable form Caracas to Dir dated Dec 15. Estevez appointed FRD coordinator CARA. 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. &$ Cable to Dir from Wave dated Dec 19.Per "Per Scorgory verbal query at WAVE, Rafael Genor ("Macho") working with AMITRON. AMDIP approves visa for wife.” 91. Dispatch- dated Dec 21. To Chef WH Division- JMWAVE from Chief M AMoT/2 reports that Gisela Garcia de Solis who resides 314 L. Street, Sparks, Nevada is working for AMTRON in Nevada, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Reno and Las Vegas. She was recommende for the job py ey. and Jorge Alonso Puju PUJOL. Requests traces. . 92. Blank page- Information Report from Office of Naval Intelligence dated 22 December 1960 Subject:Cuba: Statements Sof Cuban refugee recently arrived in Madrid Spain. 92.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. 9h. Blank Page- Memorandum dated December 20, 1960 on Cuban opposition groups. jeu pee i Kado “a aed PF tim ar
ag 20 SECRET Volume ¥ 6 Varona 201 From 1 January 1961 to 30 May 1961 APD Oss” 1. Cable dated 5 Jan 1961 re AMNORM. Refers to Bender meeting on January 5, NYC. 2. Cable DAted Jan 5 indicates V wants to visit troops in Guat. 3 Cable dated Jan 6 lists AMDIP's suggestions for provisional govt officials. 4. @able+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. 2- 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 asi@e for Cuban relief, pay a tank -you call to Peruvian Ambassador and speack to reps of OAS. . ) > & a: 4 gy ry ey Cy En eb IES i , ype . 7. 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 Gu&t soil and declare war agahinst Castro. ‘Ewehiclel to meet privately with Von 2 Jan. ll. Memo for record dated 23 Jan by Machael M. Maney fe Alleged telecon between Rufo Lopez Fresquet and Pres. Kennedy. "In a telecon with Francisco Saralegui (Bohemia Libee) on this date, he confided to me that he had 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 sj 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 Bamalegui 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 Was. 3- €abie+ Dispatch dated 31 Jan 1961 To Chief WHD Fromt (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) ota cS 6149 8 *
wy. AV SEOREE 15. Contact Report with Guillermo Alonzo Pujo, 18 Jan Report gated Rebt 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. Mglone. 21. Memorandum fof Conversation date Feb 9, 1961 re Views of Opposition Leader: aR. Antoinio Varona. Blank Page 22. Blank Page: DBF 68504 dated 10 Febrary 1961 23. Cable F“b 11, from Wave to Bell re opperation popcorn (KWASP; 76 ' yacht) Enfiitrations+ Exfiltration op ration- lists persons to be exfiltrated. Emilio Gonzalez Castellanos, Benito Medina Garcia, Gilberto Sadenas, Alberto Gonzalez Ricio , Carmel Gottarne. oh, 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. moe wet. 25 Letter or Memo to Director fof BFBI, MAttention Mrs.J. Papich, from DDP dated 24 Feb 1961 re Cellini family. Related info obtained on Cellini, same as 24 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 June 1957F Subject- Rouhi JAMIL, file No. 105-24466 (SM) Handwritten on Memo is see DEF-70566 8 March 1961. 26, Memorandum for the Record dated 28 February 1961 by Droljer, 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 meet# in NY on 26 Feb. in order to examine list of 29 names and meke decision and Ray and Varona would retrun to Washington on or about 1 March with their findings. Droller's C omment: .eee'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 substituse his om 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 much ado, substituting Miro Cardona for Ray. It should be noted that the above is only the gist of a long conversation session which, by the way, was recorded and took place in the Shoreham hotel....” A 4 wnt & the ao
ne we? vy a OECREL oT. Memo “for. record of. Telephone conv. with artime and ° Varona on 1 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, V., Pazos, Emilio Menendez, Miro Cardona, and Carlos Hevia. 29. V and AMbang 1 returnig WAVE night of 7 March. WEre not given indication whether or not ther proposal for R v Couneil which they advanced 6 March to Licari looked upon 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. Cable dated March 24, 1961 To JMWAVW from Bell " Numerous FBI reports indicate Juesu Gonzalez Cartas alias El Extrano as gangster mumderer 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 egually bad.” 32. Memo fr Record 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. 35. Dispatch dated April 13. from JMWAVE re publication by Oralando Bosch Avila.-coordinator general of the Movimiento Insurreccional de Recuperacion Revolucionaria. Blames Varona tap deaths of may patriots in the Escambraypnd aleo blames Americans. 36. Memo by Droller dated April 24. Vv will fly to Nicaragua to see £ Somoza on 23 April. Memo for record by Droller dated 28 April 16 61 re phone conversation th 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 EMTPIDE $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 BVenezuele. 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 : " IT 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 upon 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 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 AMJAG. SE FCRE], ane
: farpor Cable, dated May 22, 1961 from JMWAVE to BELL - AMCOOPcontacted and provided info: A-1 met with MRR undeground leader known only as "Rene" on Mare 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 time 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! s departure from Cuba. Al also admited knowning an MRP official named Godoy (FNUL and a rescate member named Juarez but that both men were only Towere eschelon leaders in their respective organizations. 40. Dsipatch dated 27 May from JMWAVE- ref UFGW 418- 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 MAntonio Ferpandez 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. Answers to questions- 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. Ballace A. Growery- Case Officer 2, Operational approval requested on Aug 15 , 1957 3. Request for Investigation and Approval. V is classified as an Indigenous Ptied Field Agent. Ty Operational approval granted o@iaHese? = =Jan 20, 1958 5. Operational approval amenéed for use of V as ad bgent in Project AMPATROL granted on Att RSYESSF Aug 28, 1959 6. Memo from Jorge 7? to Dave Phillips dated June 1960 re Varona. 7. 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. 8. Background of Varona dated 22 Mrach 1962- No author given but to be filed Wider AMCONCERT1- very negative. 9. Memo f$6 record No. 403. Dated 27 April 1963- Subject - Meeting with Vv to advise him of liguidation of CRC. 10. Document transfer and cross reference. Subject of Documentd- Miami visit of Fmile Henceval dated 29 April 1963. UFGA 08675. Pertinent info: "y. 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 reiders 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." 11740423
| SEGRE volume ¥ 8 June 61 to Sept 70. aa 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 confidence in Miro. Miro gave Goodwin proposed budget for CRC 2, Dispatch from JMWAVE dated June le, 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. Merio Mere Barrera reported to be workingf for V in newspaper propaganda and is in charge of radio prop. Handwritten that Barrer is listed in April pudget as receiving 225 $ salary . Barrera claims he Bets $150 a month. 3. Cable dated June 14, 196k- V and AMDOBBY1 setting up five rendevoms points about five miles outside Havana Harbor for jnfil/exfil ops. Bell states that "Due sod proposed area of ops and past experience AMDEPS HQs deems only feeasible support to extent areas/fuel and techical assist. Unable assume risk use of JMATE assets or PRBPRIME personnel this op at this time. 4. Memo on Varona payments by Droller dated July 7, 1961--V being paid 900$/month . States that Varona was promised by Mr. Jim N.el in Havana that he would receive support for operational plans and personal needs. On or about 20 May 1960 payment was discussed at headquearters. Ouk of 900 Varona was to give 200 to chauffeur body guard- Francisco gayas. Paid by "Bender check" from June 1, 1960 to ov 19600 From Non 1960 to March 1961- Varona was paid directly in eash by Hunt. April and May 1961 paid by Bender check from Headquarters. Payments were in addition to salary received from the FRD. "ag 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 T 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 wim off. (Can't read initials) 5. Varona called CIA on July 7. Jnas been designated as replacement for Jerry Droller in liaison matters with Cardona. 6. Dispatch dated July 10, 1961 from JMWAVE Major Robert E. Van Horn USAF, Assistant air attache to Cuba assigned to the Miami area.-~ liason with Cuban pilots in Miami 7. Memo for record=- by dated 7 July 1961. Contact with Varona. Varona is in DC stating at Roosevelt hotel. Will be in DC 30r 4 days.[(___——séd| 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 thro Mr. Goodwin. 8. Contact with Varona on July # 11 1961 and| Vayona wanted money for three prisoners who are now stranded at Mariott. N ote on side says no- quid pro quo clear on this. . 9. Meeting #$ of AMIRON members on 26 July. Trying to oust V. Attended / vy Vv and fight started. Police came and arrested several people. 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 — critizizing V. Tarabochia held over 2 hour conversation with Ve 44g gi Ges npr Lae Bang eh t
ye SECREL 10. Sept 9, 1961 Cable from JMYAVE Indicating Consejo Revolucionario Cubano and Frent Revolucionario Democratico will merge around 15 Sept. Miro Carédona will be head and V will be second. Will retain name of CRC. ll. CRC meeting NYC OCT 9, 1961- Varona was present. 12. Memo fro record dated 16 June 1962- Conversation with Varona. Memo #342. Report by PASSAVOY. 13. Vapona visted San Jose on L 17 August 1962. 14. On august 15, 1962 Varona visited President Roberto Chiari of Panama and requested a meeting of Central American chiefs of State on Cuban issue. Comment in cable that rumors in Miami that efforts are being made to convince President Chiari to permit the establishment in Panama of Cuban Gov't in exile. 15. V. returnted Mimai on Aug 2h. LO. V now in Wash. Veeting with Hurwitch ( Nov 2, 1962.) Meeting held on Oct 31. 17. Cable Dec 5, 1962- On dec 2 meeting with Honduran pres Morales and several other leaders of Cuban group V made lenghty statement that CIA was responsible for current lack of activity and that CIA was working behind back of Kennedy. 18. Barona departing Jan 11 for San Jose. 1963.' 19. Information report. dated Jan 17 1963 While Varona was in Costa Rica an unnamed large landowner of Costa Rica wnet to the Miami headquarters of Rescate to discuss the leasing of some of his coastal land in Costa Rica to Varona. When Varona returned to Miami, he was quite irritated to learn that the landowner had called hin his absénce. 20. Memo . On 16 Sept 1963 Dr. Martin Pella met with Varona and Iuis Botifol in Chicago. Pelle# informed V and Botifo were discussing the pessibiltiy of setting up an export-import business for trade with Latin America with Hyman Berg, a chicago automotive parts man knwwn to have sold jeeps and parts to Castro in 59 and 60. Told Pella they were broke and frustrated. V. told Pella that he ran into Paolino Sierra in Nicaragua., who had a role of about $10,000. Told Varona he was being hacked by big business in Chicago and was in a position to get millions for an anti-Castro revolution. el. Cross reference that V's right hand man is Mario del Canal Ferrer.- 2T Feb 1964. 22, Report of June 7, 1965. States that after CRC fell into disrepair V moved from Miami to NY and became automobile salesman. 23. Letter to $ Olien - WOFACT from Varona dated 23 Dec. 1966. Return address 111 W. 4and St, apt 302 NYC 10036. Woodrow C. Olien. 2h. Cable 1970- Sept. Reports that Varona, Carlos M. Torres, and Enrique He de Franco have given planed march to Vashington full support on behalf of executive board of Cuban revolutionary Parfy in northern U.S. March is under Cuban power control and true purpose is to picket White House 4with slogahs Freedom of the Seas and Freedom for Basch. u 25. @$ 2h April 1961 report written by Robert F. Moroney- re ustody of Revolutionary Council 19-20 April 1961 . Also describes g little meetings with Kennedy after Bay of Pigs