424-10205-10467| - AGENCY : RECORD NUMBER: RECORD SERIES : AGENCY FILE NUMBER : ORIGINATOR : FROM: TO: TITLE: DATE: PAGES: ; , SUBJECTS : DOCUMENT TYPE : CLASSIFICATION : RESTRICTIONS : CURRENT STATUS : DATE OF LAST REVIEW : COMMENTS : v9.1 OPENING CRITERIA : JFK Assassination System . Identification Form Agency Information FBI 124-10205-10467 HQ ‘SEE TITLE Document Information FBI SAC, WMFO DIRECTOR, FBI [Restricted] 04/26/1968 11 [Restricted] PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT Secret 1A; 1B; 4 Redact 08/04/1998 INDEFINITE, APPROVAL OF CIA INC MEMO HY 50953 DBoctd:32290691 Page i Date: 4/23/201
9 + ~ . a4 ° . > OPTIONAL HORM’ NO. 10 i 7 aoe, 6 . | TAY 1962 EDITION? \O- . whee . GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101- 11.6 A —_ UNITED STATES Gove @RNMENT ° "s a - tet | SFC RET 36 : Director, FBI (134- 17201) & QELG He DATE: 7/29/68 “EF ‘SAC, Miami (134-1489) (P) oe sunyectS HENRY RUDOLPH GOODMAN | / = PSI - GUYANA | . (3. | © psi - SURINAM ee . VY , P f _ . | § Xoo: Miami fee AS Mulder RM ; Ad-[3- 7 Naor (SPL) CLASS PA AISbUY Sw KS “®e Beclassily of: Se i ites ae S = ‘ : . ae Ago iN face 4 . zinly Re Miami letter to the Bureau, 2/6/68, vachangeon 4 | 2A Field letter to Bureau, 3/27/68, and St. Louis letter to = 2X Bureau, 4/10/68, Washington Field letter to Bureau, 4/26/68, = % Mand Washington Field letter to Bureau, 5/8/68. oS ; Be Bureau authority is requested to designate HENRY ‘i RUDOLPH GOODMAN as a Bureau approved PSI and to proceed with his development. GOODMAN is a self-employed pilot, who makes trips to Guyana and Surinam every other Monday. a, - Miami Field office files contain no references. to subject. b.- The following potential informants advised subject was not known to them. 3 £3 Source Date : Contacting Agent ga (mf 2/26/68 JOSEPH R, MARSZALEK i an 1346 2/26/68 JOSEPH R, MARSZALEK Se* “TMM 1070~ : 2/28/68 JOSEPH P, MCCANN ~— f ) XMM 1071 2/28/68 JOSEPH P, McCANN . | t 29568 3/5/68 - JOSEPH P, McCANN MM 381 3/7/68 JOSEPH P, McCANN MM 368~-S . 3/8/68 ’ JOSEPH P, McCANN MM 292-R 3/15/68 JOHN C, MENTON 2) - Bureau (RM) EX: 103 | | ye WTO \ A 1 - Miami. RPC :jhk aoe (3) fer Gob a oe _ RECS wa JUL 31 1968 , “Hsen Scat et Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan \ 5010-108-03 - . 1 . HY 50953 DBoctd: 32290691 Page 2?
MM 134-1489 Cc. ‘On 8/24/67, Mr. CARL M, HAUN, Station Superin- tendent, British West Indian Airways, Miami International Airport, and his assistant, WILLIAM J, MASON, furnished the names of individuals who would possibly be knowledgeable concerning Guyana. Among them was that of subject and the fact he was connected with KIMEX, an import-— export firm, On 3/18/68, CHARLES LUDWIG, 1901 South Miami Avenue, Miami, advised he knew GOODMAN and knew of no derogatory information concerning him, LUDWIG, who is in the shrimp business, advised GOODMAN had a good reputation in the Miami area but he did not know if GOODMAN visited Guyana and Surinam with any regularity. On 6/25/68, LEONARD R, POMEROY, pilot, 341 Grand Canal Drive, Miami, advised he had known GOODMAN for at least 20 years and had worked for GOODMAN and leased planes from him. He described GOODMAN ags_a_manof fine reputation. He / stated that although he, POMEROY, had had a misunderstanding with GOODMAN on one occasion, he felt GOODMAN was an honest ~ man and would recommend him as such. In fact, after POMEROY had demanded $200700°WHiGh POMEROY claimed GOODMAN owed him, GOOD MAN paid rz rather thé than argue. POMEROY stated that he had . right about not owing POMEROY the money in the first instance. POMEROY stated that GOODMAN has a good family life and is a stable individual. POMEROY has never discussed politics _ with GOODMAN but regards GOODMAN as a loyal American citizen. On 7/23/68, ALLEN S, YARBROUGH, Border Patrolman, Miami,-Florida, advised he had. been in the same Air Force Reserve unit with GOODMAN. He stated that he was cognizant of the information contained in GOODMAN's file in the Border. Patrol office but stated he knew of nothing derogatory concerning GOODMAN as an American citizen. He advised GOODMAN was one of that special breed of pilots who know what they can do and what they cannot do concerning violations of the laws. of the United States. However, he was of the belief that GOODMAN would not commit such an offense whereby he would be or could be openly charged with violations of the laws of the United States, As far as GOODMAN 's_ loyalty HY 50957 Boctlda: 322790691 Page 3
MM 134-1489 to the United States as an American citizen was concerned, he felt GOODMAN was a person of fine character and loyalty. On 7/23/68, Miss JEAN DEL MANZO, secretary, Border Patrol office, Miami, made available a file on the subject which contained the following: \e frkele Burearof Customs report dated 7/29/60, by JOHN E, VAN) DIVER, Customs Agent, disclosed GOODMAN was under i ation concerning his purchase of a B-25 plane from one EDKBROWDER, who was known for neutrality violations and  othert iminal activities. The report reflected hat the aircraft ‘was: ‘purchased by United Americas Export and Import Company gn 6/27/60 for $6,500, one-half cash and the balance ; to be p within one year, This eqmpa’ y was composed of \ / HENRY _R.. GOS OBMAN, president; ELEANOR: “vice president ; Ww j HA/LESSLEY, secretary; ang ANNA. GOODMAN, treasurer. pike -JOHN E, VAN DIVER into the background of _HENRY 1OD.Me & a person of good reputation and_ character. He had been o employed previd6isly as chief pilot for Argonaut Airlines ol and chjef test pilot for Air International, \ < CRAIG WILLIAMS, manager of Air International, had \ stated GOODMAN was a person of excellent character and he \ felt the corporation above was 4 legitimate énterprise and \ HENRY GOODMAN would not attempt to illegally export the B-25 la #NS. 3482 G. pe pY \pisne, CE gp The file contained a letter dated 7/29/62, to FAA, we |zanm, ‘airport, Lindehurst, Long Island, New York, from \ ‘ et GOODMAN in the latter part of 1959 “ rms, Miami, Florida, GOODMAN and his partner, WALTER}LESSLIE, were operat ing a B-25 plane — o / (~ exon pores FS SE QL HY 50953 DBoctd: 32290691 Page 4
can, MM 134-1489 4 and approached “SUGARMAN as a potential buyer ofan interest in their company, United Americas Import-Export Corporation. They suggested that SUGARMAN could get multi-engine commercial and instrument ratings on the B-25. GOODMAN said that. with his instruction, SUGARMAN would be able to co-pilot the , aircraft and be an active partner. They mentioned huge profits they were making in buying, selling and transporting tropical fish, animals and plants. SUGARMAN paid them - $4,200 for a 10 per cent interest in the firm. On 12/30/59, LESSLIE was doing maintenance on an_ aircraft and later with SUGARMAN loaded eight 50-gallon drums . of fuel in the bomb bay compartment, which LESSLIE said was to be used on the return trip because it Was cheaper than buying fuel in Iquitos, Peru, their destination. Several. | refrigerators were loaded aboard, which LESSLIE said had _— -been sold in advance of the trip. LESSLIE said this was eg a legal. That evening, a Swedish fellow joined SUGARMAN and GOODMAN on the trip.. The Swedish fellow told SUGARMAN © that he had agreed to supply GOODMAN with orchid plants in several weeks for immediate transportation. When the plane took off, it began an unusual vibration. GOODMAN took a flashlight and saw the wind pulling the cowling open because of loose Zeus fasteners. GOODMAN got clearance to land and later berated LESSLIE for his carelessness in maintenance. The cowling was fastened by. LESSLIE and the plane again took _ off, When they were airborne, GOODMAN gave the controls to SUGARMAN to hold. Later, he turned the navigation lights and the beacon off, stating they would be over Cuba in a few minutes and the State Department forbid flying over | Cuba. Therefore, they would go with the lights off. This conserved fuel, according to GOODMAN. In a little while, they were over land, at which time GOODMAN called Havana and gave their position as west of Cuba when actually they were east of Havana. Boctlda: 322790691 Page 5
MM 134-1489 es When they landed in Panama, GOODMAN gave SUGARMAN money to purchase liquor and- told him to be sure to get the - crew discount. The liquor was later delivered to the ramp, along with some liquor which GOODMAN, himself, had purchased, Lo After unloading the fuel in Iquitos, Peru, and prior to loading the cargo, GOODMAN placed this liquor in the lower front portion of the bomb bay compartment, Cargo was then placed on top. In Iquitos, they had specific orders with cash deposits for most of the tropical fish and animals that were purchased, ~ They returned to Miami via Aruba when SUGARMAN asked about the legality of flying over Cuba and was told ; it saved fuel. SUGARMAN was also told it was legal to take cash deposits on orders and when SUGARMAN voiced objection, GOODMAN said they would not fly over Cuba again, ; Two weeks later, SUGARMAN was told he could not go ~~ along on the trip since GOODMAN said LESSLIE and another ~ individual had to go along and they had more experience in purchasing fish, oo \ ' About three weeks later, th cheduled another | trip to Iquitos. That evening, CHARLES E, an AP mechanic, said the left engine did not solid right\ The trip was ‘ postponed. Next day, it was discovered tHat the propeller: . governor made the noise. GOODMAN decided. it was not bad FL i] enough to postpone the trip further. CHARLES MOORE was to wilt go along on the trip "for services rendered." GOODMAN , A a i proceeded over_Cuba and by mistake landed at Guantanamo [ Naval Station. ~ GOODMAN told SUGARMAN to keep quiet and let him do the talking to the authorities, This GOODMAN did for the next two hours. a eae HY 50957 Boclda: 322790691 Page 6
HY 50957 MM 134-1489 eC KEL SE JB When they returned to Miami, LESSLIE and GOODMAN said SUGARMAN was giving them "too much static." They refused to let him go along on the next trip. When SUGARMAN told them to give him his money back, they said he had his "stock" which he had purchased. SUGARMAN summarized the following items, stating that GOODMAN was a menace on or off the airways: (1) flying at night without lights; (2) doing heavy maintenance himself; (3) knowingly flying in restricted areas; (4) hauling cargo commercially in a noncertified aircraft; (5) hauling passengers for hire in a restricted aircraft; (6) using an aircraft to bring liquor into the country without declaring it to Customs and paying duty on it. SUGARMAN advised the aircraft registration was NS 3482 G and stated GOODMAN's address was 7840 S. W. 125th Avenue, Miami. Attempts were made to locate and contact WALTER H, LESSLEY, above, with negative results. On 7/26/68, LEONARD H. THORNTON, Counselor, FAA, Miami, advised that GOOD MAN had come to his attention approx- imately one year ago in connection with a possible violation of FAA rules concerning his operational certificate for piloting a B-25 airplane. GOODMAN's certificate permits him to carry his own goods but he may not haul freight for other people. However, it was determined through GOODMAN's attorney that GOODMAN owned the goods he was hauling in connection (with the complaint that had been received by that agency against GOODMAN. Nothing came of the matter. d. Subject has no local arrest. record. He has a favorable credit record. An FD-9 submitted 1/30/68 © reflected that on the basis of information furnished (date and place of birth, description and Air Force serial numbers), the Identification Division was unable to identify GOOD MAN \in either the criminal or civil files. Boctlda: 322790691 Page 7
MM 134-1489 Sncinn e&f.  Subject's Armed” Services record and Air Force , Reserve record were set forth in St. Louis a letter to the Bureau dated 4/10/68, op Neat Se2b Mel. Bo Subject married_ANNA_ELIZABETEWE obi gabeth....NCWnWJTErSey , on 8/25 “Cs AM soe bed not shows GOODMAN and his wife appear Ub have a marr‘hage free of ~ domestic difficulty. Mes Zak Kavakp Leon med h, LEONARD R. oes : that GOODMAN knows how to do favors for the people in the countries he visits and for this reason never gets into trouble of any kind. On 2/6/68, rotect), CIA covert, interest to his agency Miami, Florida, agency) was not of operational i. Leads for other offices have been covered. HY 50957 Boclda: 322790691 Page 6
. OPTIONAL. FORM NO. 10 See | MAY 1962 EDITION ~ RO : . _ GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 ‘ : ry 2° UNITED STATES G.__ERNMENT , Memorandum : DIRECTOR, FBI (134-17201) DATE: 4/26/68 : SAC, WFO (134-8085) (P) 4 g * supyecr: HENRY RUDOLPH GOODMAN Bere SURINAM ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED" foo a a HEREIN $ UNCLASSIFIED. mal (O00 :MM) MEL Bea: 5 BYobE ReWFOlet to the Bureau dated 3/27/68. Qe AK ‘ On 4/11/68, records of the Office of Security, United States Department of State (USDS), were reviewed by SA ROBERT M. EGAN. These records revealed that the USDS had- directed a communication to its Miami Office on 8/11/60 which was in reference to a temporary "SOJ" p peymit. for a B-25 air- ‘ plane which had been requested by HENRY GOODMAN. In this communication USDS adviséd USDS, Miami, that the United States Customs Office was inyestigating GOODMAN concerning his purchase of the B-25 from EDXBROWDER, who has a notorious reputatict YY past neutrality violations and other criminal activities. According to this communication, no derogatory information has been developed concerning GOODMAN. Also in this communication it is stated that the Border Patrol had no corogatory information oncerning GOODMAN and both agencies have no objection to issuance of a 'SOJ" permit. In addition, these records contained a USDS memorandum dated 9/14/62, This memorandum refers to a copy of a letter dated 7/29/62 from.a HAROLD SUGARMAN, 68 Alden Avenue, Valley Stream, Long Island, New York, which had been written to the Federal Aviation Agency and which contained certain (fe oT-103 2/- Bureau , \ ve _/34- f2 11) (. & APR 29 1968 > ST emneay ae Sano Por roview at biusa by HSER ksgacrt How? sé Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan HY 50953 DBoctd: 32290691 Page 9
WFO 134-8085 allegations concerning HENRY GOODMAN's flying activities. From the memorandum it could not be determined whether this letter was being forwarded by the USDS to its Miami Office, \or vice versa; however, there was no copy of this letter in . ) the file. This memorandum also makes reference to a report of the Miami Office of the USDS dated 7/27/60, captioned "B-25 N8090H—Exportation to Argentina’. It was not con- tained in this file. In addition, this memorandum indicated that the Federal Aviation Agency, Miami, is_presently processing violations against HENRY GOODMAN and his B-25 which violations apparently are for infractions of civil air regulations. . y This file contains no additional information con- cerning HENRY GOODMAN. It is noted that HAROLD SUGARMAN, referred to above, is apparently identical with the SUGARMAN who accompanied the subject on subject's B-25 landing.in Cuba which information | vas set forth in referenced WFO letter. “ On 4/11/68, records of the Passport Office, USDS, - were reviewed by. SA ROBERT M. EGAN. These records indicated oxs-fhat [HENRY RUDOL, ODMAN, born 8/6/21 at New York, New | nnn, AS ox_In this application GOODMAN's parents were identi “To "as|LESTERKROODMAN, date of birth unknown, and MINNAYHILG . HY 450953 last applied for a paSsport at Miami, Florida, on 1/22/65. _ At this time he listed his residence as 7840 S. W. 125th Street, Miami, Florida, and his occupation was given as airline trans- portation pilot. His spouse was identified as ANNA ELIZABETH KEOWMAN, born on 5/3/21 at Elizabeth, New Jersey. They were married on 8/25/46 (place not specified). . born 10/31/96lat New York, New York. He indicated purpose of ~ orn AUPE erat New fork rd BDocld: 322790691 Page i0
HY ee al sy 50957 fo as N : WFO 134-8085 the passport was to visit various countries of the Western Hemisphere in connection with his occupation as m airline pilot. On 1/22/65, GOODMAN was issued passport F068079. He is described in this application as six feet two inches, grey-brown hair, hazel eyes with a scar above his left eye. In addition, these records showed that GOODMAN previously had passport number 1673730 which had been issued on 10/21/59. At this time he held the same occupation and resided at the same address as listed above. He indicated that the purpose of the passport would be to allow him to travel to various countries throughout the Western Hemisphere to ferry air craft. In addition, these records indicated that on 10/29/53 GOODMAN had been issued passport 222279. At that time he resided at the above address and his occupation was given as airplane pilot for the Continental Charter Air Craft, Miami, Florida. Other background information is as above. In addition, a notation in this file indicated that in January of 1959, GOODMAN resided at 956 Palmetto, Miami Springs, Florida, and worked for the International American Air Ways, Miami, Florida. These records contained no additional pertinent information. On 4/17/68, Mr. GEORGE DANE, Chief, Investigations Branch, Federal Aviation Agency, advised that he was unable to locate any record at the Federal Aviation Agency for GOODMAN. He indicated that possibly the Civil_Aeronautics Board might have conducted investigations concerning this ~ ubject-if it involved civil air regulations. WFO is presently having the records checked at the Civil Aeronautics Board and Customs Office for any information concerning the subject. | Bocld: 322790691 Page it
i i io HY WFO 134-8085 LEADS: WASHINGTON FIELD ny AT WASHINGTON, D. C. Will report results of the s,] / checks at the Customs Office and Civil Aeronautics Board. MIAMI AT MIAMI, FLORIDA. Contact the local offices of the Federal Aviation Agency, Civil Aeronautics Board, and Customs Office for information concerning investigation of the subject. This investigation took place in about 1962 as set forth in the records of the Office of Security, USDS. : - oe cen ne nc fee ate cae cats aetna mnatamaedl 50953 Daocld:32290691 Page i2