CONTINUATION OF i CLASSIFICATION on SY MGCL AND NUMBER DISPATCH SECRET. | ss WMNA=38700_ hours a week just watching (and photographing) MHHARSH personnel, and over the years he has gottento know them, and their habits, very well, Ho. can spot unusual or atypical behavior, and when he is asked to put a certain individual under close scrutiny, his comments can be very useful, Nowcomers, no matter what their ‘cover, will frequently gravitate to their IS colleagues in the ’ "safety" of the -MHHARSH back yard, thereby enabling us to make tantative AEKICK or AEGRIP identifications. TWYers can often be ‘linked up with their internal escort officers. In the case of specific targets, LICALLA: spectal coverage can Sometimes give clues to- ipersonal relationships which can be exploited, During the reporti . perted we had special coverage on AESEASICK (to determine any changes in pattern following the ASMIDRIFF defection and following the operation. against him -=- amin both cases LICALLA did report =e ... Some change in pattern); 201-305870 (for much the same @ reason, “although here the evidence was not as clear); AEPOLYP (to gather information on his patterns and his associatious); ARTAKEOFF - (for the same reason); and 201-838166 (to find out if he did, ‘ an fact work in the “restricted area" and who his associates were, a roquirement which was quickly satisfied). Alse, LICALLA has been asked to report on the arrival and activities of TOYers such as . the ARKICK security inspectors (he is not, of course, told that “security inspectors" are expected -- he is told of the expected arrival of visitors, and he can spot a visitor or newcomer immediately), the possible arrival of 201-314616 and, curreatly, to attempt to \ -identify, at least by association, the person who went out to meet ; an LNREAD agent (subject of MEXICO CITY 2741, 17 March 1970). The value of LICALLA to the REDTOP program in Mexico City can scarcely be overstated, i \ LILYRIC 8. There have been no changes during the reporting period of the operation of the LILYRIc baschouse activity, except that Bruce H., FERNALD took over the handling of the LILYRIC personnel from GERENDE in early December, FERNAID normally meets only LIEMPTY=13, at pro-arranged sites and times (also well away from the MHHARSH area), once a week for pick-up of the films and reports. He ocche sionally meets LIEMPTY-14 (LIEMPTY-13's wife) when LIEMPTY-13 may be out of town, The LILYRIC coverage is a family enterprise . with the work equally divided among LIEMPTY-15, 4,6, and <7, who split up the hours of.duty so that there is uninterrupted , coverage Mondays through Fridays from 0800 to 1800 hours, and 0800 to 1500 hours Saturdays, (Extra-hour or week~end coverage may be requested as necessary, and the LILYRIC personnel responded to the Station request for such extra coverage during the AKMIDRIFF and AESEASICK cases.) The family has continued to provide reports during the reporting period on all activity centered on the front entrance of the MBHARSH Embassy. Such coverage included, as in the past, daily logs on the comings and goings of UMHHARSH officials, up-te-date recording of MHHARSH license nunbers, special activities and visitors (particularly Americans, of whem five were spotted and reported on during the reporting period), and some 3,500 photographs, AS an example of the value of LILYRIC coverage, within one week of the change of license plates at the MHHARSH Embassy (a biannual change affecting all of Mexico, with new numbers bearing no relation to the oid), LILYRIC had provided a complete list of the new numbers (along with the cars to which the plates sre assigned). Among other things, this enabled tho Station to identify AESEASICK's companions during his last few days'in Mexico. Without LILYRIG, identificationof the new license plates would have taken gsonths and would have handicapped our operations, LILYRIC has also provided special coverage.of the visit of a Latin American CP representative, and is currently watching for the two AEKICK security technicians, 201-314616, and the man who went to meet the LNREAD agent. Also, LILYRIC has reported on visits of Mexican twdents and the identity of the MHHARSH representatives who deal with them or hand out literature to them. In short, LILYRIC'’s services, even though the CLASSIFICATION j | PAGE NO. S64 532 use Previous eo:rion | yo + . * 49> SECRET ‘ covrinugo | 4
14-00000 CLABOIFE ATION 1 eran SYMOVL ANL NURMDER N OF CONTINUATIO DISPATCH | . a 8. EB_C RET: | wesst00 MHRARSHers undoubtedly assume we have a LILYRIC-Like facility, and act accordingly, are another vital olement of the REDTOP program. LIEMPTY=-4 9, LIENPTY~4. has continucd to develop and to print a11 of . the LICALLA and LILYRIC photographs. He has been met regularly by Bruce H. FERNALD (taking over for GERFNDE) since 26 Novomber 1969, The fira¢ few meotings at that time (late November and early December) were arranged by FERNALD by telephone to LIEMPTY-4 and _ primarily concerned LIEMPTY«4's reports on GERENDE's family problems -and related security arrangements, Since mid-December, LIEMPTY-4 ° resimed a regular. schedule (usually weekly) of meetings at pre-arranged. sites’ and times. LIEMPTY-4 lias been given @ special extension inthe Station to which he may call as “Dr. Carlos" to ‘leave a méssage ‘for "Victor" (FERNALD) q. FERNALD can change meeting plans by directly calling LIEMPTY-4, The only personal problem directly involving LIENPTY=-4 was surgery on his knee which required his wearing 4 full cast on his leg for over six weeks. During this period. when LIEMPTY-4 has been unable to drive, FERNALD has been meeting LIEMPTY-4, for the exchange of LICALLA/LILYRIC films and prints, at LIEMPTY-4's office, under a suitable pretext and with appropriate security precautions. LIEMPTY-4's services are invaluable since the Station could not, on a continuing basis, process the LIEMPTY material in its own photo lab, SECURITY 10. Other than the security problems inherent in GERENDE‘'s personal problems, there have been no security problems during the reporting period, FUTURE PLANS ll, As for GERENDE, the Station has reached the conclusion that he must be terminated, This is not an easy decision to make, nor will it be easy to confront GERENDE with this decision, He has, after all, devoted 15 years of his life to RVROCK. However, as noted above, in spite of his talents the Station has been able to get along without his services. Furthermore, the constant security risk posed by his wife is, frankly, an unacceptable risk. To try to molify her by promising ‘her a portion of his salary is probably unworkable in realistic terms, particularly since her attitude has progressively hardened, The Station, therefore, intends to terminate GERENDE prior to the end of FY 1970. GERENDL's contract calls for a termination bonus of one month's salary: per full year, This would come to $8,750 (USD). For various reasons, including the need to preserve the security of the operation by ensuring that the termination is amicable, it will probably he necessary, as stated in paragraph 6, to give GERENDE about $10,000 (USD), Furthermore, it will be necessary to inform LIEMPTY=-19 of the termination, and, to keep her from revealing what she knows, she will undoubtedly have to be given some money herself, The Station does not believe that it would beequitable or sound from a security point of view to use the money which GERENDE himself has earned for this purpose, Therefore, while the figure will remain negotiable, the Station believes that the sum of $2,500 (USD) would be a reasonable amount, Total obligations for F¥ 1970 in the LIEMPTY Projecl are currentiy cstimated at slightly less than $33,000 (USD). The Project has been approved in the amount of $38,970 (USD) leaving unobligated approximately $6,000 (USD). It is therefore requested that the LIEMPTY Project be amended for FY 1970 to provide an additional $8,000 (USD) to be used in the GERENDE termination. Funds will be available at the Station. - ee ee CLASSIFICATION PAGE NO. USE PREVIOUS EDITION. SECRET | x | cowrnveo 5 , i.
14-00000 a CLASOPFICATION | DISPATCH BY MVUL AND NUMPER i ! { | SECRET | _nuya-38700 _ e project’ renewal for FY 1971, as far as LIEMPTY=4 are concerned, a0 changes in procedure are planned. The product is usoful, it is as timely os present’ circumstances permit, and the personnel involved are doing their jobs well. The only change foreseen is an increase in salary for some, if not all, of these agents. The most recent salary increases took effect in May 1968, LIEMPTY-4 has not had an increase since January 1967, and LIEMPTY-13 since January 1964. Increase in cost of living alone would be sufficient justification to raise salaries, but in the case of these agents their consistently excellent work\deserves to be rewarded, These salary increases will probably range between 10 and 20 percent. A: project expenses, LIEMPTY-10 and LIEMPTY-1L1 wil no TIonger be funded under LIEMPTY, but have been transferred ‘te LIEMBRACE effective 1 July 1970, Real estate expenses should resain fairly constant, with perhaps & slight allowance for inflation, -The reat on GERENDE’s dark room (MEXI 137) will no longer be paid’ with his termination. MV~2823 will be sold or otherwise disposed of and should net be included in the project for FY 1971. Equipment and operational expenses should remain constant. CONTINUATION OF DISPATCH ee ere ee nenanntst nee aetna AA EET ee 12, Regarding th LICALLA, LILYRIC, and 13, As for other oresrel Kegel for/John A, P GLASSIFICATION PAGE NO. ° SECRET 1 | cosrnven 6 . if DO EPV/ > FORM 6-84 Sla BSE PREVIOUS EDITION. +408
14-00000 Oty ea: FROM : GERENDE Ae ee | ts 15 March 1970 t i H TO : Case Officer and Chief of Station Hy SUBJECT: GERENDE Background and Status Report of Present Marital Conflict 1. While this. ig not Intended to be a full exposition of my - personal and private Life over vecent years, I would Like to make known some of the facters that have, from my point of view, led up to the present situation, 2. I realize that the interests of the organization and the interest of the tnadividuals who may huve opportunity to come in ' eontact with my case dictate as little personal involvement as . possible tn the lives of agents. Indeed, the requirements of security, compartnentation and efficiency prescribe the nodue , operandi and, to a great extent the nedus vivendi, of agency personnel net only in the sense of earning a living but also in manner of living. Ideally, the less said about an agent's private life, the better, but, as the years gc by, changes may occur which go unreported or unneticed and which may bring about unexpected events and revercussiens. When -n person han been working for the Station, as 7 have, ‘or fifteen years with little or no personnel aandling problems, no security finps, no obvious problems on the Job, and something coses up like the abrupt separation of my wife (LISMPTY-19) and re with the persoual and potentjal security visks it has; entatled, J feel that some explanation is necessary. Should it be in order, I would Like this explanation te reach net only my present case officer and Chief of Station but also the former Chief and officers with whom I have had the privilege to work over the years, 3. YY would like to give thanks, in advance, for the patience and understanding that have been shown me thus far, Whatever the final outcome, I know that pecple have been bending over backward to be helpful and patient in hopes of an early solution to the eonflict. 4, Back in Sertenber 1959, shortly after our wedding in Jate 1958, my wife and baby girl, were moved, by the agency, into a an an nSrareaah oe eo ett at Bt eo Ay ad ann nd 5 we . Olé it: L FE PPR CPT SE SEZ 2b nN ea . Lot Ay . . ‘ . > 4 Tg _