rReleased under the Jolin F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (dd OsC Fits notes DATE: 11-14-2017 ae 2 - MC 105-3702 a 7 and not his activities before’ he went to Mexico ‘) cS J u Concerning the statement which MORA made “to (imex- 18 meats and MEX- 19\that OSWALD: was, well known in Russia among the - Americans who were there at the same time as he was and that he was "not that much of a nut," meaning that he could not ve undertaken 3 cons to assassinate President Kennedy, SEC) that MORA stated OSWALD’s activities before he “ab to Russia gMEX-18 and MEX-193 consider that it was MORA * s thought that [Subject could not have undertaken the assassination of President Kennedy alone fw) As was noted in paragraph 3, page 2, of Mexico City letterhead memorandum dated 3/16/64, MORA did not divulge her source of her information regarding the impression of OSWALD Cu 1 HEX 19) ha Americans in the Soviet Union. Since{MEX-18 and a MEX~19f have heard MORA make the statement previously that She has corresponded with MARY LOUISPARATTERSON, who has been residing in the Soviet Union, it is these informants’ belief that PATTERSON is the source in Russia Pus advised that QSWALD was well known among Americans there. uy Uss fe . wage | / Grex- 18 and MEX- 1g} nave advised that they hope to. determine from MORA furthey details regarding her previous’ statements about OSWALD. Af. w) Ge Cw From information which MEX-18 and MEX-19} hav learned about MORA becoming a Mexican citizen, it is considered | that if MORA were interviewed, she would be antagonistic because she js strongly aware_of her rights as a Mexican tu) a] citizen and MEX-18 and MEX-19fhave advised previously tha if any Mexican police attempt to at any time interview her, : they are going to run into "a tiger." If she were to be interviewed by the Mexican police or by any representative of the United States Government, there are no grounds to . believe that she would be cooperative in any manner and the aii probability exists that she would be astute enough to’ determine ‘that she has told only {Mex 18 and MEX- 1QJthe information and ‘this would expose these informants. Hi . Docld: 327165575 Page 3
PReleasea under the” John FF. Renniédy Assassination Records CoLrection Att ot To9r Tit Ws Stor nore DATE: 11-14-7017 MC 105-3702 © BON" MCW It is noted that (jex-1 18 and MEX- 19] have advised that they are unable to ascertain information from MORA through direct questions. Whenever a question is made to MORA, she ceases talking, and the only manner in which these informants are able to ascertain data from MORA is to needle - her, then sit and with a sympathetic ear listen to what she has to say 4 (&%) 0) (C Grx-18. ana mex gfe to learn from MORA addi- tional details in order to answer the pertinent questions which have arisen, and they intend to pursue vigorously the objective set forth for them concerning any information MORA © has in her possession concerning OSWALD. o date these informants have not been able to meet with MORA for a two or three day period because of her illness and -her other preoccupations. Present plans are for them to take MORA 4 \on a two or three day "vacation" in the first half of April. As soon as these informants have met with MORA, this will be reported immediately, and recommendations will be,.made as to any additional investigative steps to be taken) The reason for Mexico City letterhead memorandum dated 3/16/64, being classified "SECRET" is being detailed fully as follows: to protect JMEX-18 and MEX-19 ho are informants in Mexico CUS furnishing highly sensitive information involving espionage and information vital to the internal security of the United States. It. is essential that the identities of these informants be fully protected, especially since they are the only source. which received the information and MORA is not known to have — discussed the information in the letterhead memorandum with . anyone else. Under the circumstances, the protection of these informants is of paramount interest to the continued operations of the Bureau in Mexico, and for this reason the letterhead memorandum cu classified WSGREE "3 &)’ | | ees office will continue to direct(MEX-18 and ; io MEX-19\to vigorously pursue their proposed contact with MORA _ and t results will be promptly reported to the Bureau. u,) te letterhead me wi andum was classified "SECRET" Docld: 327165575 Page 4