NY 105-42570 | ip Patton DRIGUEZ, 84-19 S5lst pam, Haat cuene, 7. > Of) » on Dece ber 20, 1903, advised that MANUEL. . TENOL MANOLOW Ay, head of of patEe4 ‘8 épped at La Guardia Airport for — deo? panes “tHe” night of pecember 19, 1963, enmte to San on Juan, Puerto Rico. RODRIGUEZ said that Ray calle fron ~~ La Guardia Airport and asked him to pick up Dr. RA IBAS, @ pe eny RODRIGUEZ stated that he did what. -RAY had asked him and there was a meeting of RAY, CHIBAS, himself and several other individuals of JURE, held at the airport prior to RAY's departure. puring this short meeting with RAY, RODRIGUEZ. said that RAY told them that 'this is the beginning.of the end for CASTRO". RAY stated that he expected activities against Cuba to, begin sometime e during January, 1964. During the meeting, RAY. also said that pr the JURE was receiving financial assistance from president leader of JURE, and bring: him to the airport for a meeting. Abive- ORG ROMULO BETANCOURT of Venezuelas & ap strove Day NY T-2 on pecember 23, 1963, advised ‘that following 7 fm recent trip to puerto Rico by. ROGELIOKCISNEROS 5 JURE: leader /in ' Niemi, Florida, it was decided that about 12 men be moved to Puerto * Ries, who Eien tedbeen kept in Miami by CARL ZARRACA, a ae _member_of ine ay stated that among the 12 men sent sold CL, puerto | Risen ONTIEL and VICENSBYMENDEZ.. NY T-2 saig Fits that he did ri Ke y these men had been moved. from Miami £ fe) puerto Rico, but the rumor within JURE was that~ ‘they. were eh ~ well-trained in infiteration jonas a fighting. ORY | “ NY T-2 also svat eee er 23, 1963, that SUAREZ | oorsoes, a JURE member /in. venezuela, had come to the “united” states in order to organize the labor section of SURE. AY GT ° : a, 3 HW 54464 Docld:32296130 Page 7
Delegate of JURE in New_York, on Dece NY 105-42570 phnee Dan. NY p=2-farther stated that — VIN, mber 2, 1903, submitted his resignation, but it was not immediately accepted. Ny T-2 stated that HEIBLUM LEVIN resigned as a delegate because he Git not have the time to devote to his duties. Orn. NY T- -2 also stated on December 23, 1903, that "MANoLo"RAY, who was recently in New York, tried to obtain some C-4 explosives from. an. unidentified American, but was unsuccessful and the JURE lesders in New York were discouraged over this failure. (K a) . NY: T=2 advised on pecember 23; 1963, that he knew of no specific group within JURE which had- special training in the use of explosives. NY T-2 stated that if such a group of individuals existed within JURE who were well-trained in: ‘the use of explosives and sabotage, it wuld probably include the 12 individuals who had recently been. sent from Miami to Puerto Rico. NY T-2 stated that if such a highly trained group existed within JURE, he felt that ROGELIO CISNEROS of Miami would probably be in charge. (RYU) CS NY 71, on December 26, 1963,- ‘advised that he received a telephone call that day from RAUL CHIBAS in which CHIBAS made an appointment for December 30, 19603, to discuss with ny T-1 the purchase of weapons for JURE. NY T-1 also advised on December 25, 1903, that CHIBAS told him that. JURE has temporarily postponed the contemplated trip to Jamaica to inspect the property which had been offered to then for their use by ROBIN MOORE, 2% NY T-2,on January 2, 1964, advised that RAUL CHIBAS ‘went to Miami, Florida,on December 26, 1963, on an undisclosed HW 54464 mission. CHIBAS returned to New york on December 30, 1963,. together with ROG@ELIO CISNEROS, the Miami leader of JURE, and (RXU) -4- DoclId: 3227968130 Page &
HW 54464 NY 105-42570 brought back with them $5,000.00 in JURE bonds. WN¥ Ts. stated that these bonds had been sent to Miami. by "MANOLO' RAY from Puerto Rico. The bonds which were brought to New york oy CHIBAS were distributed among JURE members.in New york City Zor sale to. JURE members and sympathizers. @& ¥ U) | WY T-2 also advised on January 2, 1964, that the 12 men or so who reportedly were sent from Miami to puerto Rico and ava headed by EDEL. MONTIEL, are now reported definitely to be in Puerto Rico. NY T-2 stated that these men are reported to be well-trained in infiltration tactics and guerilla fighting. (YU). NY T-1,on January 3, 19604, advised that‘he spoke with RAUL CHEBAS who informed him that he had brought some bonds from Miami, Florida,for sale among people in New York. The bonds are in the amount of $92.00 which the JURE feels will be the cost to outfit and equip one man for fighting inside Cuba. CHIBAS also told ny. T-1 that JURE had 50 men trained and equipped~™ to go into Cuba and that JURE was interested in purchasing 500 weapons of the M-I and "Enforcer" type which were available throvgh NY T-l1. CHIBAS said that they desired to have 200 to 300 rcunds of ammunition for each gun purchased and they would like this equipment in 60 days. NY T-1l also said that CHIBAS wanted to know whether the ammunitigon for the M-I and the itgnforcer" was interchangeable with the Belgian FALS. mR NY T-1 advised that CHIBAS also told him on January 3, 1964, that they wanted to get people infiltrated into Cuba in groups of eight with effective and accurate transmitting equipment, CHIBAS also wanted to know whether or not the guns and ammunition available through NY T-1 could be delivered to -the JURE in Costa Rica or if the guns and ammunition could be delivered to JURE on _ the high seas which alternative they preferred, ~5- DoclIda: 322981350 Page 3
HW 54464 NY 105-42570 NY T- “1 advised on January 15, 1904, that he had ciscussed the purchase of weapons with RAUL CHIBAS in detail on jmiany 14, 1964, He told:.eHIBAS that the M-I and the NEnkoreen'' id anti-guerilla gun, could.be purchased by him from the Unive Firearms Corporation, 3746 Rast 10th Court, Hialeah, Florida.. NY T-1 said that he told CHIBAS that the sale of these guns could only be made to-legitimate yovernments or dealers. NY t- stated that the cost of the .30 carbine M-I was $49.95, end. the Enforcer" was $99.95. NY T-1 said that he told CHIBAS that he could get -these -yuns. from the company in the neighborhood of $00.U0 each. as. he. did not desire to make any profit on the sale of the guns.to JURE.(&)° NY T-l said that CHIBAS informed him that he would have to consult with 'MANOLO' RAY and stated that they were definitely interested in 500 weapons mixed between the M-I and the "Enforcer'! CHIBAS said that he would discuss this matter with RAy at the earliest opportunity and inform NY T-1 of RAY's decision. WZ T-i also stated that he told CHIBAS to impress upon RAY that the sale of the weapons could only be made in a legitimate manner. (%) CHIBAS, according to NY T-1, stated that he was in favor of xetting the fighting started inside Cuba as soon as possible without regard to the political ties of the individuals fighting. He also said that the success of the fight inside Cuba depended upon the defection of members of the militia, various army units, and the disenchanted and wavering Communists. (&) NY T-l,on January 15, 1964, also furnished a copy of the JURE bond which is being’ offered for sale. This bond is in the amount of $92.00 and is for the purpose of purchasing | 3 rifle and. equipwent for the fight in Cuba. It is signed Y MANUEL RAY and the Treasurer of JURE, who is identified as -6- Docld: 322798130 Page i10
HW 54464 NY 105-42570 NY T-1, on January 20, 1964, stated that he spoke on that day with ANTONIO DE LA CARRERA, who informed him that he had recently seen "MANOLO" RAY and that RAY had on his person a check in excess of $10,000.00. DE LA CARRERA also stated that the JURE were attempting, at the present time, to obtain Puerto Rican birth certificates for the use of their people in travel to and from Puerto Rico.(%) DE LA CARRERA also told NY T-1 that the JURE was on the verge of joining with, t Cuban Liberation Army which is headed by Comandante HUBE TOS who currently is serving a 30-yéar prison term on the Isle of Pines. (%) 2 v8/7 NY T-3, on January 21, 1964, advised that he had first become associated with the JURE during a recent business trip to Puerto Rico. N advised that he had been a life long friend of CARL TAGO who currently has the position of Under-Secretary of of Foreign Relations for. Be ee ORE. the JURE and resides in Puerto Rico. NY T-3 advised that the ecretary of Foreign Relations for JURE is Dr. ROBERTO. (GRAMONTE;..a former léading figure in the, Cuban Revolution... headed by FIDEL CASTRO. Due to his age > and physical | infirmities, Dr. AGRAMONTE is not able to be too active and, as a result, CARLOS DIAGO handles most of the Foreign Relations for the we) and is extremely close to and travels — with "MANOLO" RAY. NY T-3 advised that the JURE just opened offices in New York City during the past week and the headquarters are located on West 43rd Street between 7th Avenue and Broadway. Dre RAUL CHIBAS is the delegate of the JURE in New York, and just recently ANGEL FIGUEREDO was elected coordinator, and replaced FELIX HEIBLUM LEVIN who was unable to continue in office because of his employment. NY T-3. stated that an (&%) XN DociId: 322798130 Page i1
HW 54464 Oey ~~ Ny 105-42570 anything definitely accomplished regarding fighcing LUG Cubes nevertheless, men have been infiltrated inside Cuba.(%). if RODRIGUEZ also said that ORLANDO)}GASTEO, the delegate . SJRH an Venezuela, had been recently elécted as a member of the yunta of the JURE because of his closeconnection with lpresident BETANCOURT of Venezuela and ‘becatise of the financial ‘assistance being given to JURE by BETANCOURT. RODRIGUEZ Apne ‘sayised that the JURE recently opened headquarters in New York and advised that they are located at 104 west. 43rd Street, New York. (Ze) NY T-1,o0n February 9, 1904, ndvised thet he had a tele- ~ phone call from RAUL CHIBAS and advised that CHIBAS told him ‘that there was some delay in the JURE. plans to begin fighting in Cuba, but that these plans were still in effect. CHIBAS said that he was still teaching school at New Hyde park High school and intended to stay on until the end of the present teri. CHIBAS said he had no further word from"MANOLC" RAY regarding the purchase of weapons other than that RAY preferred weapons of the same caliber as the FALS. CHIBAS said that RAY cuit his job in*puerto Rico in order to devote his full time to the activities of JURE and has recently stated that he will pe fighting in Cuba by May 20, 1904.(%) . RAUL CHIBAS, 41-40 Denman Street, Elmhurst, Queens, on february 12, 1904, stated that he continues to be a Spanish instructor at New Hyde park High School, Mineola, New York, and © continues his association and leadership of the JURE in New York. -CHIBAS advised that he is a member of the Executive Board of JURE which is headed by 'MANOLO'RAY. CHIBAS stated that the new coordinator of the JURE in New York is ANGEL FIGUEREDO, who. formerly was the Treasurer of the organization in New york, (%e) . CHLIBAS advised that he isin charge of military operatio of the JURE and stated that all military matters were directly (20 af ae ” Docld: 322798130 Page 153 ~
FD-263..(Rev. 5-1-59) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION REPORTING OFFICE OFFICE OF ORIGIN DATE INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD NEW YORK | SAN JUAN 2/28/64 12/17/03-2/12/64 TITLE OF CASE REPORT MADE BY . _. | TYPED BY ae FRANCIS J. O'BRIEN jth JUNTA REVOLUCIONERIA CUBANA CHARACTER OF CASE (CUBAN REVOLUTIGNARY J UNTA) (SURE) | | | IS-CUBA. for RA-CUBA REFERENCES; NY report of SA FRANCIS J. O'BRIEN, dated 12/31/03 SJ airtel with enclosure, dated 1/17/04 Bulet to NY, dated 1/24/64 SJ airtel with encbsure, dated. 1/27/64 ~- P- LDMENISTRATIVE: ZACHARY DE GASTER, 10 East 40th st., NYC, advised on 2/12/04, that JURE cesired himto accompany one of their members to Jamaica, BWI,to inspect the property owned there by ROBLN MOORE.~~—DE GASTER stated that he spoke with RAUL CHIBAS on 2/ 12/64, . and informed CHIBAS that he was leaving for Austria on 2/14/64, and. would be out of New York until 3/8/04.. DE GASTER said that CHIBAS told him that it would be alright to postpae the visit to MOORE's APPROVED alr ventrr al Do NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW “OPIES MADE: (i _Bureau (105-114543) (RM) “I= Boston (Info) (RM) - 1l- Miami (105-6061) (Info) (RM) l- San Juan (105-6242) (Info) (RM) 1l- Tampa (105-1843) (Info) (RM) - 1-washington Field (105-52281) (info) RAY” l-New York (105-42570) a Record of Attached Report . ‘Notations Agency ee ee ee . Date Fea —— ALL ‘nroRwarion cont ne | How Fwd, { uLr * ik SE Re eee coral HW 54464 DocId:32298130 Page 14 7 ts “44 “Gh mac este
eo NY 105-42570 estate in Jamaica until after .DE GASTER's return from Austria. DE GASTER advised that he was willing to travel to Jamaica to obtain as much information relative to the estate of MOOREand any pians the JURE had in utilizing this property as a base of operations. TNEORMANTS: Identity of Source Ny T-1 ZACHARY DE GASTER 10 £. 40th st. NYC (Request) © NY T-2 NY 4110-§ NY T-3 EMILIO JUAN BARQUIN PSI Under Development. . NY T-4 FABIO FREYRE 46 UIkERA 80 Pine Street NYC (Request) File where Located . Instant Report pages 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9 105-42570-58, 59 134-9717 Instant Report page 10 BOSTON, MIAMI, SAN JUAN, TAMPA AND WASHINGTON FIELD. Information copies of this report are being furnished to the above mentioned offices as they have current investigation in this matter, COVER PAGE B HW 54464 Docld:322961350 Page 15
HW 54464 NY 105-42570 LEADS: (CONT AT NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 1. Will maintain mntact with ZACHARY DE GASTER after his return from austria relative to his plans to travel to Jamaica with a member of JURE to inapect property offered for the use of JURE. 2. will ‘maintain contact with ISMAEL RODRIGUEZ, 84-19 51st Avenue, Elmhurst, Queens, for information concerning activities of JURE. 2, will maintain contact with appropriate sources for information relative to activities and plans of JURE. COVER PAGE C* Docld:3227981350 Page 16
MA Spy héadéd' by FIDEL CASTRO./ Due to ‘ t | HW 54464 DoclId: 32296130 Page 17 4 . ” ~ ate TRS ~~ < . fa NY 105-42570 the Epona oo NY T-l,oa Jenuary ZU, i964, stated thes that day with ANTONIO DE LA CARRERA, who informed him chat: ne had recently seen 'MANOLO RAY and that RAY had on his person a check in excess of $10,000.00. DE LA CARRERA also stated that Lag TURE, were attempting, at the present time, to obtain puerto Rican birth certificates for the use of th¢éir people in travel to and from awe also told ny T-l/that the JURE ‘was on the i bh the Cuban Liberagion Army which is headed MATOS tno currently is serving a 30-year yor DE LA CAR verze of joining by Comandante HUBERT prison term on the isle of pines. {} Pte -l ‘also said that a ecperas 7: PERS Renee . (DE LA CARRERA told him ‘ghat tha Juge \kas information that a \ 1d A y officers leavit ey cuba ake/beth d | intervitwed by the Ce ntral elliizence 1d then . lare taken away and Qot . seen Busts \ NY .T-3, : 1 Oj “January 21, 1964, advised thet he had first become pene W 4 th the JURE during a recent business trip to puerto Ricg NY T-3 advised that he has veen a life long friend of DIAGO who currently has the position of under-secrét! ry_< ofporeign Relations for P/bovedes the JURE and resides in pyerto Rico. NY T-3 advised that the ~“"" Secretary of Foreisn Relations for JURE is Dr. ROBERTO GRAMONTE, a former leading £1 Fip ire in the cuban Revolution his age and physical infirmities, pr. AGRAMONTE is nit able to be too active and, -as a result, CARLOS DZAGO handles most of the Foreign Relations for the JURE ad is extremely close to and travels with “MANOLO" RAY. f \ ° an NY T-3 adyised that the SURE just opened offices in New YOrx City during the’ past week and he headquarters are located on West 43rd Street betweeh 7th Avenue and Broadway. Dr. RAUL CHIBAS is the delegate of \the JURE in New York, and just recently AN EL FIGUEREDO was elected. coordinator, and replaced FELIX. HEIBLUM ‘LEVIN who was, ‘unable to continue in office because jot his employment. NY T-3 stated that an \ } Lo -7- \ TION CONTAINED i . ; re INFORMA ney tt, i