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Re Seattle nitel to Portland dated 12/15/71.
Referenced communication requested that Portland develop background information concerning suspect . To date, Seattle has not received results of that investigation. Portland is requested to forward results do the Seattle Division.
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TO	:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM	: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:	TORJAK (00: Seattle)

RE:
Re Portland
PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM	: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:	TORJAK (00: Seattle)

RE:
Re Portland teletype to Seattle dated December 2, 1971.
Referenced communication advised Portland would contact
? suspect ex-wife, for further infor- mation concerning suspect. To date Seattle has not received results of that investigation. Portland Division is requested to forward results to Seattle Division.
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I do not have a telephone or I would have contacted you in that manner.
I believe that I may have information which could prove useful in the investigation and search for "D. B. Cooper". I have given this matter a good deal of deliberation before making the decision to write this letter. This deliberation spanned nearly a year, and perhaps, a good deal of that time was spent in watchful waiting with the hopes that Cooper would be found or caught. There is still a good deal of anxiety on my part --- if I am wrong, I sincerely hope that this will have been handled in such a way as not to have adversely effected the person that I be- lieve may be Cooper.
I would greatly prefer giving this information to you in person, or to one of the Agents there that I would remember, and I would prefer to do this in the privacy of my home. I, also, trust that you will keep this correspond- ence completely confidential within your agency.
Thanking you for your patience and cooperation, and looking forward to hearing from you, I remain ---
Sincerely
NORJAK
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Thanking you for your patience and cooperation, and looking forward to hearing from you, I remain ---
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TO:	SAG, SEATTLE P
FROM:	SAC, WFO (164-169) (+5℃)

NORJAK (co: SE)
On 1/3/74
Rockville, Maryland, telephonically contacted WO requesting that a
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TO:	SAG, SEATTLE P
FROM:	SAC, WFO (164-169) (+5℃)

NORJAK (co: SE)
On 1/3/74
Rockville, Maryland, telephonically contacted WO requesting that a list of twenty dollar bills still outstanding in connection with captioned natter be sent to , The Dalles, Oregon. She stated that this request was prompted by recent publicity appcering in the Gregon Journal stating that such a list wos avpil- ablo through local FBI Offices and a visit to
who related captioned matter to her. She stated
that neither are in possession of any suspect twenty dollar bills nor do either have any infor- mation concerning caption matter and the list was merely being requested as matter of curiosity.
The above information is being furnished the Portland and Scottlo Divisions since the office of origin nay decm it advisable for to be interviewed to determine the basis for his interest in captioned matter.
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Please send a listing If serial numbers and the 20:" liels that was listed by D. B. Parpers .
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DB Cooper-42907Post Office Box 709 Portland, Oregon 97207 December 27, 1973
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Dear
Thank you for your letter of December 3, 1973, requesting a copy of the list of ransom bills paid to the Northwest Airlines hij cker on November 24, 1971.
I am sorry wo do not have & sufficient supply of copies of the list to pormit me to sond you one. However, each Division Office of the FBI has been furnished a copy, and the serial numbers of all the ransom bills have been entered into the National Crime Information Center computer. Nost police departments have access to this computer and can quickly check numbers of any suspected bills.
Nost police departments have access to this computer and can quickly check numbers of any suspected bills. Your local police doportcont in has a terminal connected to the computer.
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Very truly yours,
J. L. MATTSON Special Agent in Charge
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Date of transcription
December 26, 1973
was advised of the identity
of SA , and that this interview concerned his locating a parachute in the mountains near Sheridan Oregon. is employed by the
, State of Oregon Military Department 2150 Fairground Roads, Salem Oregon telephone His residence is telephone
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He advised he saw a parachute hanging over a large fallen tree, approximately December 1, 1973, while deer hunting. It was located near the which is
of Sheridan, Oregon.
The parachute was retrieved by SA
and and the immediate area was searched for evidence of a body or other pear.
The parachute was retrieved by SA
and and the immediate area was searched for evidence of a body or other pear. There was no evidence located in the near vicinity. The parachute was maintained in the custody of SA and returned to FBI Office, Portland, Oregon.
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This document contoins neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency; il and its contents are not to be distribuled outside your agency.
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SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
NORJAK
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Re Seattle airtel to Portland, dated 12/27/73.
On 12/16/71. SA determined through MarPovert
contact with Oregon, that suspect
was the
then for sale.
On 12/16/71. SA determined through MarPovert
contact with Oregon, that suspect
was the
then for sale. who is personally acquainted advised that was at that time, and had been at the time of the hijacking in this matter, employed and residing in Ecuador, Sale was being
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reside in Hood River and
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exhibited a current photo of
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DB Cooper-42912NW hijacker, $200,000 vanishes
'Dan Cooper's' fate still a mystery
By LEVERETT RICHARDS of The Oregonian staff Dan Cooper, where are you?
Nobody knows. The fate of this first high-jumping hi- jacker remains one of the , most baffling mysteries on the books. After two years of intensive searching, the FBI, says it hasn't a single clue of any kind.
"We really know nothing . more today than we did II p.m. Wednesday Nov. 24, 1971," Julius Mattson, FBI special agent in charge at Portland, said this week.
When the man called Coop- er parachuted from the rear of a Boeing 727 somewhere south of Woodland, Wash.
When the man called Coop- er parachuted from the rear of a Boeing 727 somewhere south of Woodland, Wash., sometime after 8:10 p.m. that dark and stormy night he simply vanished. So did the $200,000 in $20 bills that he carried in a laundry bag.
The FBI doesn't even know if Dan Cooper ever existed. That's the name he gave when he bought a one-way ticket to Seattle at North- west Airlines' ticket counter in Portland from Dennis Lysne about an hour before he boarded NWA's Flight 305. (The name D. B. Cooper was an error never correct- ed by most of the press.)
The rest is history, and mystery. At Seattle he took 10,000 $20 bills and two sets of parachutes. He opened the rear door of the Boeing 727 soon after takeoff, which caused a red light to come on in the cockpit.
Nothing was heard from him until 8:10 p.m. when the plane was just crossing the Lewis River near Woodland. William Scott thought the hijacker was having trouble with the stairs and asked him on the interphone, "Anything we can do for you?
William Scott thought the hijacker was having trouble with the stairs and asked him on the interphone, "Anything we can do for you?"
Then the light came on in- dicating the stairs were fully
MYSTERY MAN - FBI is still looking for man called Dan Cooper on second anniversary of hijacking of airliner. He
was middle-aged, of middle height, with swarthy complexion, dressed in brown suit, white shirt, black tie and raincoat.
extended. A few seconds Iat- er the hijacker came on the interphone and said. "No."
That's the last the crew heard from him. Crewmen thought he was still aboard when they landed at Reno, Nev., with the stairs partly extended about 10:30 p.m. But he wasn't. Neither was the money nor one set of parachutes.
There was no transmitter on the parachute Cooper used. That device was in- vented later. Yet the FBI, using Northwest Airlines computers, concluded Coop- er had jumped immediately after answering the inter- phone. They figured the heavy wind from a winter storm would have blown him to the vicinity of Ariel near Lake Merwin.
They figured the heavy wind from a winter storm would have blown him to the vicinity of Ariel near Lake Merwin.
Late in March, 1972, 300
soldiers from Ft. Lewis combed the area on foot and with helicopters for 18 days, without finding a trace of Cooper, "although we did find a body and cleared up a local murder," Mattson said.
Air Force paramedics say Cooper had little chance of surviving. He was clad only in a business suit and street shoes, which probably would have been snapped off his feet by the opening shock of the parachute at 200 miles an hour.
He apparently didn't know his route of flight or eleva- tion and could have had no idea where he was.
He would have had to fall through two layers of storm clouds into a black night.
Cooper apparently . did wear gloves. No fingerprints were found on the airplane
and he carefully reclaimed his hijack note from the flight crew.
In fact, the FBI doesn't know to this day if there ever was a Dan Cooper. Hundreds of people reported they knew the man after seeing the posters put out by the FBI.
In fact, the FBI doesn't know to this day if there ever was a Dan Cooper. Hundreds of people reported they knew the man after seeing the posters put out by the FBI.
"We investigate every re- port and so far have proved that the various men report- ed to be Cooper could not have been the man who hi- jacked Flight 305," Mattson said.
"We have no physical evi. dence to go on except the $20. bills. We have circulated the numbers on all 10,000 of them far and wide, but not one has ever turned up," Mattson said.
But the Cooper case is not closed, "not by any means."
Reports are still being inves- tigated, Mattson said.
Are you satisfied he is not hanging from a tree some- where in the Ariel arca?
"No," said Mattson, "the terrain is just too rugged in a couple of places to be thor- oughly searched on the ground, although we have gone over it by helicopter.
"And there is still the pos- sibility he may have landed in Lake Merwin, which is too deep to drag and too deep for skin divers to search. Be- sides its 30 miles long and nearly a mile wide."
FBI open-minded What is the FBI's guess as to his fate?
Be- sides its 30 miles long and nearly a mile wide."
FBI open-minded What is the FBI's guess as to his fate?
"We are keeping an open mind, for lack of evidence ei- ther way -. that he is alive or dead," Mattson conclud- ed.
The whole route of Flight 305 from Woodland south to Red Bluff and direct to Reno, Nev., has been "sub- stantially searched" without finding a clue of any kind, Mattson said.
"But we are still working as hard on the case now as we were two years ago."
Northwest Airlines, which offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to the solution of the mystery last fall has cancelled the re- ward, a spokesman in Min- neapolis said.
Cooper's coup -- although it may have cost his life - was followed by a rash of similar hijackings, until the rear door of the 727s were locked in flight. There hasn't been a domestic hijacking of any kind, according to the Federal Aviation Adminis- tration, in the past year.
The Cooper hijacking is the only one unsolved to this day, Benjamin Davis Jr.
There hasn't been a domestic hijacking of any kind, according to the Federal Aviation Adminis- tration, in the past year.
The Cooper hijacking is the only one unsolved to this day, Benjamin Davis Jr., as- sistant secretary of Trans- portation, says.
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THE OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1973
Air passenger carrying liquor gives Oregon right to seize jet
By HARRY BODINE of The Oregonlan staff.
If an Oregonian flies home from Reno with a case of beer, should the Oregon Liquor Control Commission seize the plane that hauled the contraband?
It may come as a shock to the airlines, but the OLCC believes that under Oregon law it has the clout to seize the "vehicle" whether it is a private auto or other trans- portation.
The liquor commission has no plans to seize an airplane, but its inspectors are looking "> over incoming luggage at Portland International Air- port these days to determine how much illegal liquor and beer is coming into the state.
Oregon residents are al- lowed to bring up to one quart into the state.
The three-member .
airplane, but its inspectors are looking "> over incoming luggage at Portland International Air- port these days to determine how much illegal liquor and beer is coming into the state.
Oregon residents are al- lowed to bring up to one quart into the state.
The three-member . com- mission reviewed priorities in liquor law enforcement at its monthly meeting this week in Milwaukie.
OLCC staff told the panel the problem of wholesalers giving financial assistance to retailers was "rampant" and getting worse. It is illegal, but hard to detect.
Financial assistance can be offered - as an induce- ment to carry or "push" a wholesaler's brands in sever- ai ways, the OLCC staff ex- plained.
State law and regulations require complete records of all alcoholic beverages sold and distributed in Oregon.
The OLCC staff explained it is circumvented by a dis- tributor selling 10 barrels of beer or 10 cases of a bever- age and then delivering Il, recording the excess under "breakage."
A major item of discussion in the OLCC review was the licensing of "service permit- tees," the bartenders and waitresses working in li- censed establishments serv- ing the public.
Don Church, director of li- censing.
discussion in the OLCC review was the licensing of "service permit- tees," the bartenders and waitresses working in li- censed establishments serv- ing the public.
Don Church, director of li- censing. for the commission, said the OLCC has a major administrative task keeping track of 38,000 persons in the field.
The commission now col- Iects a $1 license fee from the service permittees "and that's about all," Church noted.
Administration of the serv- ice permittees has eroded, he said. Because of the eco- nomics involved, the system in Oregon "isn't the best."
"We are not assuring the tavern owner of good moral character in perspective em- ployes," he added.
Anyone working in a tav- ern or bar needs the state permit in order to work.
Since the state does have the right to suspend a per- mit it possibly does serve as a deterrent against an em- ploye violating OLCC regula- tions and state law, said Kenneth Underdahl, OLCC administrator.
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11-22
"I CAN'T EVEN LOOK AT ANOTHER TURKEY RIGHT NOW. 1 MIGHT JUST GLANCE AT A PIECE OF THAT PUMPKIN PIE , THOUGH."
Saudi prince lives in Portland
By WAYNE THOMPSON
of Tha Oregonian staff While Saudi Arabia has commanded
"
Saudi prince lives in Portland
By WAYNE THOMPSON
of Tha Oregonian staff While Saudi Arabia has commanded attention by controlling the tap for an oil-thirsty world, an engag- ing 18-year-old studen't has been winding up his term at Lewis and Clark College without fanfare.
He is Prince Saud al-Saud, the eldest son of Prince Naif bin Abdal Aziz, the vice min- ister of interior in the coun- try that dictates oil fuel des- tinies for the Western world.
Prince Saud has been in Portland since September, enrolled in Lewis and Clark's institute for the study of American language and cul- ture,
He has taken three courses in the program and took his last final Tuesday morning prior to returning to Saudi Arabia for the holidays.
The young prince, a neph- ew of King Faisal, declined an interview with the Ore-
gonian, making it clear to school officials he was in Portland as a student, not as a member of the 2,500-mem- ber Saud royal family.
"He is a personable young man who has adjusted well. to the American culture," said a Lewis and Clark spokesman who concurred in Prince Saud's desire to avoid
to the American culture," said a Lewis and Clark spokesman who concurred in Prince Saud's desire to avoid publicity.
The prince, one of seven Saudi students enrolled at L&C, rented an apartment near the campus during the term and, reportedly, was accompanied by a non-Eng- lish speaking friend, a man- servant.
Lewis and Clark's interna- tional program this fall drew 20 fulltime students and sev- en parttime students from Saudi Arabia, Iran, Japan, Cambodia and Taiwan.
Since the crisis erupted in the Middle East, followed by the oil boycott imposed by Saudi Arabia, Prince Saud and the Saudi government
have been concerned with security, as has been the school administration.
Lewis and Clark has what many feel is an excellent re- lationship with exchange stu- dents from Arab countries and Prince Saud has been an outstanding addition to the student body, officials said.
The prince, reportedly, achieved the anonymity he sought during his stay in Portland, motoring about town in American dress in a Datsun 240-Z sports car.
The prince, reportedly, achieved the anonymity he sought during his stay in Portland, motoring about town in American dress in a Datsun 240-Z sports car.
According to one source, he had to leave in London his Italian Maserati sports car.
Prince Saud is expected to return to Portland in six weeks for another term, re- suming the role he prefers - the quiet, clandestine life of a serious student.
His is the story of the Stu- dent Prince, played to inter- national music. He left Port- land this week for his native land as quietly as he came.
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Dear
Thank you for your letter enclosing the clippings from "The Oregonian" and from "Timo" magazine.
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You may be sure your thoughtfulness in bringing your observations to our attention is appreciated.
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You may be sure your thoughtfulness in bringing your observations to our attention is appreciated.
Very truly yours,
J. L. MATTSON Special Agent in Charge
1 - Addressee 1 + Portland
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2777 Summer Street Stamford, Connecticut 06905 A CONSOLIDATED FOODS COMPANY RESPONSIVE TO CONSUMER NEEDS
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O. Bertrand San Jose, Calif.
T. Turner San Jose, Calif.
L. Collins Spokane, Wash.OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1052 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE: 1/7/73
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 1/2/74, Electro Painters, Incorporated, 2344 N. W. 24th, Portland, Oregon, telephone 227-6521, called the Portland Division and provided the following information:
advised that he has become suspicious of an employee of his named MATTHEW ROSE, who is also using the name MATTHEW EASTERBROOK. advised that ROSE told him that ROSE was his true name, and that EASTERBROOK was his adopted name. advised that he feels that ROSE could be wanted somewhere due to the fact that he is using two names, stated that he believes that ROSE fits the description of D. B. COOPER. advised that ROSE claims to have been a Navy pilot for nine years in the Reserves, and has a valid pilot license.
advised that ROSE claims to have been a Navy pilot for nine years in the Reserves, and has a valid pilot license. stated
that he has not been able to verify whether EASTERBROOK is in fact a' pilotobecause EASTERBROOK is evasive and tells that if he wants to find out if he can fly or not, he should take a flight with him.
also of Electro Painters, Incorporated, were shown an artist's conception of D. B. COOPER, and they advised that EASTERBROOK does look quite similar to the picture, provided xerox copies of EASTERBROOK's employment application, which are being made a part of this memo.
On 1/2/74, writer observed ROSE at his place of employment and engaged him in casual conversation regarding aviation. ROSE advised that he had undergone flight training at Pensacola, Florida during the 1950's, and admitted to having flown numerous types of aircraft while in the Navy. ROSE advised that he had flown jets, props, helicopters, and all types of aircraft as a,
2-Portland
JAC: 1mp (2)
5010-108-02
ROSE DOES NOT FIT DESCRIPTION
164-41-1348
SERIALIZED 200 FILED 02
FBI - PORTLAND DOUX HIBACTRIM
Buy U.
that he had flown jets, props, helicopters, and all types of aircraft as a,
2-Portland
JAC: 1mp (2)
5010-108-02
ROSE DOES NOT FIT DESCRIPTION
164-41-1348
SERIALIZED 200 FILED 02
FBI - PORTLAND DOUX HIBACTRIM
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-42917
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result of attending Class A School in the Navy. ROSE advised that he could not discuss in detail what he had learned at Class A School due to the fact that it was classified Highly Secret. ROSE admitted to being employed by North American Rockwell and also flying the U-2 spy plane. ROSE stated that at one time during a test hop of the T288B he pulled 17 G's without any effect to himself or the aircraft. ROSE admitted that he has undergone parachute training and has made numerous jumps while he was in the service.
While ROSE appeared to be knowledgeable of the general aspects of aviation, his information regarding aviation was very vague and general.
The following description of ROSE was obtained through personal observation and a review of his employment application:

Name	MATTHEW H.
The following description of ROSE was obtained through personal observation and a review of his employment application:

Name	MATTHEW H.	ROSZ 0
Alias	MATTHEW H; EASTERBROOK
Race	White
Sex	Male
Nationality	American
Date of birth	7/12/36
Place of birth	Wise, Virginia
Height	5'6"
Weight	160 pounds
Hair	Brown ( thinning on top, parted
left to right, earlobe length
sideburns, graying at temples)
Eyes	Bluish-brown
Scars and marks	A mole on right cheek, 1 inch scar on left upper lip
Oregon driver's
license number	1926306

NCIC, CCH, and Portland indices
scar on left upper lip
Oregon driver's
license number	1926306

NCIC, CCH, and Portland indices negative regarding ROSE under his true name and alias.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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Portland
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NEW EMPLOYER. 'CHECK 4
Dated Started Work
11-30-73
Name
Matthew Easterbrook
Date of Pay:
$
3,50
Hrt.
$
Sal. Variable (Semi-Mo)
$
Sal. Fixed (Semi-Mo)
Check to be sent home? Hold at Branch? Subject to review? 30 days Group Insurance Explained? yes $1
Other instructions?
Accident Insurance Card Completed 
Card Completed? Declined? W-4 Completed
Time Card Explained? 
Travel Pay Explained? Uniform Deduction Explained?
Competition Agreement Signed ?. Given Employee R
Date Hired? 11-30-13 Hired by (This form must be completed and forwarded; along with e) cards on all new employees to home office.): EP71 10-72 b6 b7C
-4, & insurance
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Form W-4 (Rev. Aug. 1972) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service ·1
Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate
(
1972) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service ·1
Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate
(This certificate Is for income tax withholding purposes only; It will remain in effect until you change it.)
Type or print your full name MACK H. LASTER BROOK
Your social security number
557-46-8529
Home address (Number and street or rural route)
PO. BOX 950 BEAVERTON
City or town, Statu and ZIP' codu
BEAVER TON
OK6.
Marital status Single Married (If married but legally separated, or wife (husband) la a nonresident ation, check the single block.)
1 Total number of allowances you are claiming
4
$ -- 0
2 Additional amount, if any, you want deducted from each pay (if your employer agrees)
certity that to the best of my knowledge and bellef, the number of withholding allowances claimed on this cortificate does not exceed the number to which I am entities Mack I Justeat 11/301 Signature ₱ Dato 19 73
DB Cooper-42920LOYMENT APPLICATION
MATTHEW (MACK) H. LASTERBROOK all Name :
Age
37
/
Ph.
that to the best of my knowledge and bellef, the number of withholding allowances claimed on this cortificate does not exceed the number to which I am entities Mack I Justeat 11/301 Signature ₱ Dato 19 73
DB Cooper-42920LOYMENT APPLICATION
MATTHEW (MACK) H. LASTERBROOK all Name :
Age
37
/
Ph. No. :
238-0894
Adress : P.O. BOX 950
A
Date of Birth 7/12/36
ity & State
BEAVER TON ORG .. Zip
Soc. Sec. No.
557-46-8529
Single Married Widowed Separated
Place of Birth
WISE VIRGINIA
F married, are you living with spouse?
No Spouse's name :
aber of children Their ages
Own or rent? PENT
f you live with your parents? No Telephone number given is in whose name?
our Father's name E.C. EASTERBROOKC
Address SUN CITY ARIZONA
ar Mother's name Vivint ALICE EASTERBROOK
ldress i/
you own a car? Ve Year & make 1972 OLDS
Drivers Lic. No. 1926306
; you have a friend or relative working for this company? NO Name
you drink any alcholje beverages? NO If so, how much per week? Nonter
Sregarding minor traffic law violations, have you ever been arrested?
NO If yes, when and 'ere?
Offense charged?
'sposition of charge?
YSICAL RECORD
st any physical defects Norte
AUTO ACCIDENT NOT SERIOUS
re you ever injured?
'sposition of charge?
YSICAL RECORD
st any physical defects Norte
AUTO ACCIDENT NOT SERIOUS
re you ever injured?
YES Give details CUIS WHILE RETAIL MERT CUTTING
ight 55 2 Weight 155 Pants Size? 34 29 Shirt size? Si (Med L XL.
rson to notify in emergency
Relationship
dress
PORTLAND)
Ph. No.
PLOYMENT RECORD
$ you employed now?
How long off work? 2 days
Last rate of pay? S TheRate per Hr.
· KICHOWS Foods Inc. From L
19 73 To 11/29/1973
10
Name of present or most recent employer MH. EASTER BROOK AGENCY 11
month
yenp. 69
month
year
Total Months
SeLE MIG. SEP
From XX
19 To 12 19 72 year
month 12
67
19 9 121
Your next previous employer
month . year
verir
Total Months
KELIDo LE PAINT CO. From 19 0.51 To
11
month . year
month
year
Total Months
ason for leaving your last two jobs?
: See
for details.
Cused to unmed loss of
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faulty Verdad to whom bien.
25. Total Months
Your next . previous employer
month 1/1/59 0
FROHLICH HEREFORD RANCHY
From 19 2 TO.
A
month 12.
19 58 96
Your next previous empinyer
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eu
Date:
11/30/73
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Your next previous empinyer
Paras
eu
Date:
11/30/73
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scribe the type of work you have been doing?
ne of supervisor at last two jobs? 1.
"lephone number of last two jobs
1 .
2. 2.
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JCATTON	ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL
zh School :
Give name and	location of school
Hege:	LAVERNE	ColleGe

From 19/95/ to 191955
From 19 tc 1955 19
1958
her education or degree: UCLA, CAL POLY - MERRIT ColleGe IN Support of SAINT STORE, CATTLE RANCES MEAT
CUTTING litary experience? 8 YRS
Branch of Service? USN-R-R Type of discharge? Honneedle. ERRENCES .
ALLEN BRADLEY CO
Phone No.
What does he do? ANGeles CAL
Years acquainted?
USN-R-R Type of discharge? Honneedle. ERRENCES .
ALLEN BRADLEY CO
Phone No.
What does he do? ANGeles CAL
Years acquainted? 29
SUPERIOR COURT LOS Angeles
Phone No.
Nane
Iness: Suppent Court
What goes we go? Los Angeles
Years acquainted? 20
City & State LIFE INS
iress
PORTLAND
Years Acquainted? 1
you fact you can pass a complete physical examination? yes
Date last examined
11/28/73
sffirm that the above answers are correct to the best of my knowledge. Any misrepresentation information given is considered sufficient reason for discharge after employment."
9 11/30/73
Signature Mack A Called
DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE
ness
Character
sonalit;
Ability
er comments :
hired
Rate of Pay
Approved
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City & State 1
Phone No.
What does he do?
City & StateINSTRUCTIONS
PRESS HARD FOR GOOD COPIES
Please Print (Use Ballpoint Pen) Single Married Wirtower of Divorced No
Beneficiary - Fill in only when group tife or accidental death benefits are provided.
PRESS HARD FOR GOOD COPIES
Please Print (Use Ballpoint Pen) Single Married Wirtower of Divorced No
Beneficiary - Fill in only when group tife or accidental death benefits are provided.

Income Benannt	Cradle 1
Cody 2	Codo 3
Codo 4	Cod .: 5

Unless otherwise provided herein. if two or more beneficiaries are named, the pro- coeds shall be paid in equal shares to the named beneficiarias surviving the insured.
I requestto be insured. If the group insurance plan provi fes that contributions be made by me. I authorize my employer to dertici them from my pay. 0 Dale Signslure of Employhp or Maminar Signud X
Mach At. Earltuact
THE BANKERS LIFE
Emphyt To Compinto
;br tinpinyud
11 3013
Mo.
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1
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A
Cirrus 3.50 121WK 14/11
Bankers Life Company INA
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA BENEFICIARY FORM

Complete this block each time this card is used. Please PRINT LEGIBLY
MATTHEW
Insured's MACK H.
50 121WK 14/11
Bankers Life Company INA
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA BENEFICIARY FORM

Complete this block each time this card is used. Please PRINT LEGIBLY
MATTHEW
Insured's MACK H. EASTERBROOK Name
Insured's Address	P.O. BOX 950 BEAVERTON. OKG.
Name of Policyholder	RANSBURG	CORP. Policy No. or renewal

BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION
Complete and sign this block if you wish to name or change your beneficiary
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I hereby designate the following beneficiary with respect to indemnity for loss of life, revoking any previous beneficiary designation with respect to the above identified policy. (Show given name and folAtionship to Insured. # more than one beneficiary, state how each should share):
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Signaturc Mack D. Catarina 11/20/23 Pate
LG-6860
PRINTED IN O.S A.
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(Your copy with he returned alter processing)
Name
MATTHES
Bankers Life to Complain
Account No
(Fas0}
MACK
[nit.) H (Last] KASTERBROOK
Group Policyholder
Ransleyse Corporation
ID.
DB Cooper-42923
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(Your copy with he returned alter processing)
Name
MATTHES
Bankers Life to Complain
Account No
(Fas0}
MACK
[nit.) H (Last] KASTERBROOK
Group Policyholder
Ransleyse Corporation
ID. No.
Date of Birth
7/ 014 36
Mo
Sex Malo Female
Eligible Children? Yen Yas No
Do you wish fo inteure eligible dependents?
Social Sec. No.
557-46-8529
Spouse Date of Birth
MO 11/ 0 1/8/ 3.6
Eff. Dalo
Mo. 1
Đã
1
Yr
Med. Code
1 (14th :'UMA
GP:2000 - 1
Group Enrollment Card
Lite Insurance
Rotationohio?
LEAVE FORM INTACT Electro Painters, Inc.
From Lost to Coast
VESTERN BRANCH OFFICES Los Angeles Sacramento Seattle Salt Lake
Nationwide Ffertrostatic Refinishors
WISTERN REGIONAL OFFICE 2344 N. W. 24th Avenue Portiard, O-enon 972!0 Telephone: (503) 227-652:
4
December 10, 1973
Mr. Matthew H. Easterbrook P.O. Box 950 Beaverton, Oregon
Dear Mr. Easterbrook:
As we have discussed, you are interested in becoming affiliated with Electro Painters, Inc., and we are interested in your joining our organization because your qualifica- tions appear to fit our needs.
, and we are interested in your joining our organization because your qualifica- tions appear to fit our needs.
You will be paid at the rate of $3.50 per hour and in consideration of your rate of pay you voluntarily agree to the following conditions of employment.
You will keep confidential, both during and after your term of employment. all infor- mation relevant to our business and its electrostatic painting techniques, and in the event your employment should terminate for any reason, you agree not to be engaged in the field of electrostatic maintenance painting or electrostatic on-the-job refinish- ing of metal furniture and equipment with the Ransburg No. 2 Process electrostatic handgun or any other equivalent electrostatic maintenance painting apparatus within the State of Oregon for a period of three years after termination of your employment.
Customer lists of Electro Painters, Inc. are deemed confidential information and val- uable trade secrets. You will keep all information concerning customers' identifica- tion or customer lists confidential, both during and after your term of
You will keep all information concerning customers' identifica- tion or customer lists confidential, both during and after your term of employment, and you will not use such customer lists or customer information for the benefit of any competitor of Electro Painters, Inc.
Please indicate your complete and willing agreement to the above conditions by signing both copies and returning one copy for our permanent records, after having it notarized,
Signed:
Notary:
Commission Expires:
1522
Very truly yours,
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DB Cooper-42924SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
1/8/74
SAC, PORTLAND (104-41) (P) NORJAK
Re :
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Re Seattle airtel to Portland dated 12/27/73.
Portland files disclose information alleging possible identity of unsub as Sergeant Springfield, Oregon, Police Department. Portland file discloses suspect eliminated through contact with witnesses.
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No further details of elimination contained in Portland file.
H' BACH RPH 1 2 - Seattle 2 - Portland RPH : deb
(4) dub
Searched 2 Serialized 030 Indexed Filed
164-41-1349.
H' BACH RPH 1 2 - Seattle 2 - Portland RPH : deb
(4) dub
Searched 2 Serialized 030 Indexed Filed
164-41-1349.
DB Cooper-42925 PD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
1/4/74
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
RE:
NORJAK
00:
Seattle
Re Los Angeles airtels to Seattle 11/9/73, and
11/15/73; and Portland airtel to Seattle 12/4/73.
Re. Suspect:
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€ Photos of the captioned individual were previously displayed to witnesses in this matter and he was not found identical or similar to the hijacker. He is described by associates as a blond headed, blue eyed, light to medium complexioned, Caucasian male and not Latin in appearance.
Based on the above, it would not appear he should be considered as a likely suspect, however, in view of his highly unusual activities and the results of recent extensive invest- igation at Los Angeles, it would appear investigation is warranted to positively eliminate him as a suspect in this matter and to ascertain if he is the subject of any other crimes,
suspect, however, in view of his highly unusual activities and the results of recent extensive invest- igation at Los Angeles, it would appear investigation is warranted to positively eliminate him as a suspect in this matter and to ascertain if he is the subject of any other crimes, either Federal or local. 3 - Seattle (4) - Portland (164-41) 2 . Minneapolis (164-73) 2 - Sacramento (164-50) 2 - Los Angeles CRS/crb (13)
164-41-1350 SEARCHED_INDEXED. SERIALIZER / FILED. CC/ JAK 1 1 19747 FBI -PORTLAND GA
Approved:
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 -- 455-574 DB Cooper-42926LA 164-497
For the information and investigative assistance of receiving offices, the following detailed summary of investigation concerning is set forth below:
In January 1971, South Bay Daily Breeze, Torrance, California, and for that newspaper, advised the Los Angeles Division that during conversation with Redondo Beach
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had mentioned that
had disappeared in a was reported missing and his boat was located in Redondo Beach Harbor. Due to the time of his disappearance, it was suggested that he be considered as a possible suspect in this matter.
Due to the time of his disappearance, it was suggested that he be considered as a possible suspect in this matter.
On 1/25/71, Lieutenant
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (LACSO), Harbor Division. Redondo Beach, advised that MARGARET WOOD, had reported missing on ¢
Lieutenant and LASO deputies have located . boat anchored a short distance off shore near Palos Verdes Penninsula, Redondo Beach, California.
led divers in an intensive search of the area for two days under good weather conditions and clear water and failed to locate a body. There was no evidence of foul play, One fishing pole was found aboard the craft and deputies could not get the engine started after boarding the craft.
On. 1/27/71, MARGARET BLANCA SILKWOOD, 22451 Roscoe Boulevard, Canoga Park, California, was interviewed at her residence. She advised that who used the
had been
in Glendale, California. She stated that
they were
Q Mrs. SILKWOOD added that it has been very hard for her to accept the fact that as she always knew him to be extremely careful.
SILKWOOD added that it has been very hard for her to accept the fact that as she always knew him to be extremely careful. was a Navy veteran and had never been a parachutist. She added
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that she would definitely be aware of any parachuting experience as she knew his habits and hobbies well. She advised that about 1960 while she Prospect, Oregon, near Klamath Falls, she and had both taken flying lessons. had obtained a as they had at that time moved to California and found flying to hazardous.
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When asked if airlines, Mrs. SILKWOOD responded by. stating she had never known
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Mrs. SILKWOOD observed an artist's conception of the hijacker in this matter and advised it did not resemble
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She stated
was born
was about 5'11" - 6', about 160 - 170 pounds, had golden blond hair, blue eyes, and medium complexion.
artist's conception of the hijacker in this matter and advised it did not resemble
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She stated
was born
was about 5'11" - 6', about 160 - 170 pounds, had golden blond hair, blue eyes, and medium complexion.
Based on the rather unusual circumstances surrounding the disappearance of and the fact that claimed b6
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On 2/9/72, the Sacramento Division advised that a California Driver's License in the name b6 b7C
had been located. In addition to this driver's license a second driver's license number in the name of had been located.
Driver's license
was issued on Glendale, California.
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was described as a male, born eyes, blonde hair
5'11", 150 pounds, blue His residence was shown as Los Angeles, effective 3/26/68. This License
was to expire on ¢
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Driver's license
was issued or to
Los Angeles,
California.
This License
was to expire on ¢
DB Cooper-42928
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Driver's license
was issued or to
Los Angeles,
California. was described as a male, born 5'11". 160 pounds, blue eyes, blond hair.
, Los residence was shown as Angeles and a second address as
Los Angeles, effective 7/13/69. This license was mailed on 12/7/71, and was to expire on
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On 2/9/72, the Sacramento Division forwarded one copy of each of the above driver's licenses to Seattle, Portland and Minneapolis for possible display to witnesses.
On 2/15/72. the Postal Inspector's Office, Los Angeles was rented on 1/6/66. to b7C b7D
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had furnished an address of
Los Angeles. This address had been deleted, date unknown, and a new address of Los Angeles, had been entered. Mail at this box was being regularly picked up and the box was current. , Postal Inspector's Office, 9 confidentially advised the letter in the box was addressed to
Postal Clerk, U. S. Postal Service, 313 South Broadway, Glendale, California advised that
On the same date
was rented to Los Angeles, on 4/29/68.
Postal Service, 313 South Broadway, Glendale, California advised that
On the same date
was rented to Los Angeles, on 4/29/68. ?
had furnished a driver's license number of advised the box is current and mail is regularly being picked up.
He confidentially advised that three pieces of mail were currently in the box and contained the following return addresses:
1)
2)
3)
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On 2/15/72, Los Angeles, California, was interviewed.
an
advised she had
She described herself
0
as closely associated with them while they
prior to moving into the new home they purchased in Canoga Park in early November 1971.
She was well aware of
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On 2/16/72, MARGARET SILKWOOD was reinterviewed and advised she was aware of both post office boxes which She stated she regularly picked up the mail at these boxes and explained the boxes were maintained
due to the rough
was reinterviewed and advised she was aware of both post office boxes which She stated she regularly picked up the mail at these boxes and explained the boxes were maintained
due to the rough neighborhood in which she had b6
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Mrs. SILKWOOD further stated she had accompanied at the time he had purchased a driver's license in early November 1971, a
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in the name of week or two prior to his disappearance. She stated had desired the driver's license in the name of in the
event he should be cited or arrested by the police for traffic violations as he did not want unfavorable publicity to come
other identification purposes.
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She stated the mail being received at the two Los Angeles post office boxes is being turned directly over by her to attorney engaged to handle legal matters since 5 whom she has
disappearance. Her attorney has requested this be done in the event there are any threatening type letters or any other indications disappearance
Her attorney has requested this be done in the event there are any threatening type letters or any other indications disappearance was due to reasons other
AT MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
On 3/2/72, the Minneapolis Division advised that a photo of and four other possible suspects in this matter had been shown to Northwest Orient Airlines stewardesses in Minneapolis and the photo of was not found similar or identical to the hijacker in this matter.
In view of the opinion of the witnesses and the lack of any positive indication that had not actually b6 , no further investigation was conducted at that time, b7C
AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
On 11/6/73, & Glandale, California, telephonically contacted the Los Angeles Office of the FBI. She stated that about two days ago a man named who had worked with had claimed he saw in a gas station in Highland Park, California, claimed got into a car with Oregon license plates on it and hurriedly drove off. Efforts by to speak with this individual were reportedly ignored.
She stated that about two days ago a man named who had worked with had claimed he saw in a gas station in Highland Park, California, claimed got into a car with Oregon license plates on it and hurriedly drove off. Efforts by to speak with this individual were reportedly ignored.
Based on the above, the following investigation was conducted by SA C. ROBERT STRANGER at Los Angeles, California:
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On 11/8/73.
were
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interviewed. Both expressed an interest in any reward being offered in connection with the Seattle hijacking and advised he had been in contact with Northwest Orient Airlines regarding possible rewards.
concerning background of both furnished handwritten notations b6
and reasons why they b7C believed he should be considered as a suspect in this matter.
Xerox copies of these notations were forwarded by Los Angeles to Seattle, Portland, and Minneapolis on 2/9/73. b6 A photo of was made available by and she b7C described this photo as an excellent likeness of him.
On 11/8/73,
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was interviewed at his employment,
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stated on Monday evening, November 5.
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he had observed a man whom he felt positive was While at an unrecalled service station in the Highland Park area of Los Angeles, this man was seen buying gas, for about a 1971 gold colored Chrysler. He had approached this person and spoken to him by the first name of stated he was completely ignored, the man turned his back, accepted change from the attendant and hurriedly departed. Based on the fact he felt certain it was and his unusual actions, he copied down the Oregon license plate number from the Chrysler as
observed the photo of furnished by b6 b7C
and advised the photo was a good likeness of except the hair on the individual he had observed appeared shorter than in the photo,
could not recall what service station this incident took place at nor what brand of gasoline he had purchased. He recalled he was possibly on York Boulevard in the Highland Park area of Los Angeles, near Occidental College.
He recalled he was possibly on York Boulevard in the Highland Park area of Los Angeles, near Occidental College.
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On 11/8/73, the Oregon license number furnished
by was checked through the Oregon law enforcement data system and revealed license a 1972 Imperial. registered owners MARGARET B. WOOD, born 2/22/38.
was registered to
The owner's address was shown as Oregon. The legal owner was shown as
2 Monmouth,
, Hollywood, California.
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On 11/13/73, MARGARET SILKWOOD was reinterviewed at the Los Angeles Office of the FBI. She stated she continues to reside at 22451 Roscoe Boulevard, Canoga Park, California, and claimed she has had absolutely no contact from since his alleged in November 1971. She recalled about a year ago a former acquaintance of had reportedly seen him on the street in Hollywood. She had inquired as to whether this person had stopped or spoken with and was told this had not occurred to the person at the time. She stated, due to the uncertainty of the information, she tended to disregard it as invalid.
this person had stopped or spoken with and was told this had not occurred to the person at the time. She stated, due to the uncertainty of the information, she tended to disregard it as invalid.
She stated that about 1963 she
had
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taker
This policy was to decrease in value as their The insuring company was ? and she advised no claims have been filed as
Following
b7C
disappearance, a boat b6 which he owned was berthed in Redondo Beach Harbor and due to the expense involved, she had to dispose of the boat. Since it was registered in both she and names, it was necessary that she hire an attorney to handle the legal aspects. The attorney had discussed with her a possible petition to the court This possibility was discussed with to declare
both objected to such a petition.
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DB Cooper-42933 LA 164-497
The attorney had made other arrangements and was successful in disposing of the boat and no petition was filed.
She added that she and
in Los Angeles in ?
and described their relationshop as very close.
During
she handled the through the United California Bank, 411 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, California, where she is She stated she had · also, , purchased
During
she handled the through the United California Bank, 411 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, California, where she is She stated she had · also, , purchased most of clothing, and stated he usually dressed in conservative business suits. She recalled having purchased some of his clothing at J. C. Penny's Store in Glendale, California. However, could not recall specifically whether she purchased ties for him at that store. She knew him to wear clip-on type ties and tie tacks regularly.
has a college degree from San Fernando Valley State College and is a History major. He is also a graduate of the California, and has worked as
in Hollywood,
described
as a quiet
person who disliked crowds and social affairs. He was a moderate smoker of cigarettes favoring Winston brand.
could not stand heights and she does not believe he would ever consider parachuting due to this fear. She is certain could not have been making trips to Elsinore, California, to the Parachute Center, without her being aware of it.
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She stated had extremely fair complexion and blue eyes.
She is certain could not have been making trips to Elsinore, California, to the Parachute Center, without her being aware of it.
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She stated had extremely fair complexion and blue eyes. Both his skin and eyes were very sensitive to the light. He wore prescription dark glasses even indoors if the lights were bright. She recalled about September 1971.
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he purchased new prescription sunglasses from (phonetic) who had an office believed to be on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. had natural golden blond
hair and she recalls several years ago was studving
Cosmotology.
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She added that had enlisted in the ৳6 ৳7C
U. S. Navy when was honorably discharged and to the best of her knowledge, had never been arrested.
She continued stating that about 1963 to 1965. had been closely associated with a man named had bought
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in Bellingham with
Under the agreement,
?
was to A long legal "hassle" developed and eventually the man
regarding who sold
She stated that last year her income taxes were audited by Internal Revenue Service and it had been necessary b6 b7C
for to be contacted in Bellingham.
was to A long legal "hassle" developed and eventually the man
regarding who sold
She stated that last year her income taxes were audited by Internal Revenue Service and it had been necessary b6 b7C
for to be contacted in Bellingham. She advised she had not retained his address or telephone number.
About two years prior to this; disappearance had suffered from and just prior b7C b6
to his disappearance he underwent in Los Angeles, He never suffered any mental problem and this operation had appeared successful.
Mrs. SILKWOOD stated she maintains contact with also known as $
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9 . in Visalia, California, and also with her
have no information concerning She recently contacted Thanksgiving dinner and
¢ She is certain that they she does not know. to invite her to declined the invitation
a
On 11/13/73, Temple City, California, representative of the advised is the holder
of several.
specifically as he furnishes an address at a Post Office Box in Glandale, California, and does not respond to correspondence directed to the Post Office Box. He stated he has no information indicating any claims having been filed against the company by the bene- ficiaries in these policies.
He stated he has no information indicating any claims having been filed against the company by the bene- ficiaries in these policies.
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A review of previous investigation reveals Redondo Beach, California, Police Department, and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Office, Harbor Division, were involved in the search for $
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No information
was developed indicating the U. S. Coast Guard was involved.
On 11/9/73, Sergeant West Valley Division, b6 b7C
Los Angeles Police Department. which has jurisdiction over the area where advised they
have no record identifiable with the suspect or 0
On 11/15/73, the Portland Division was requested to conduct appropriate investigation at Monmouth, Oregon, for the purpose of resolving whether or not warranted additional investigation as a suspect in this matter.
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AT PORTLAND, OREGON
On 11/26/73, it was ascertained that had registered a 1972 Imperial two door with the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles on 3/23/73.
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AT PORTLAND, OREGON
On 11/26/73, it was ascertained that had registered a 1972 Imperial two door with the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles on 3/23/73.
Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles, advised there was a hold on the Oregon title which would indicate the title is in the hands of a lien holder out of state. The vehicle's legal owner , Hollywood,
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California. There was no record of a driver's license having been issued to a MARGARET B. WOOD in Oregon.
On the same date the records of the Dallas, Oregon, Credit Bureau, which serves Independence, Oregon; the Monmouth, b6 Oregon Police Department and the Polk County Sheriff's Office were checked and no record was located for ·
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owner of the residence at
Monmouth. Oregon, was not familiar with anyone identifiable
with and stated the only persons who lived at his b6 rental were young hippy type individuals. He recalled there has been a former student at Oregon College of Education in Monmouth Oregon. who had lived at whose name
b7C
$ however, he was only years of age and drove a late model Chevrolet Vega.
who had lived at whose name
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$ however, he was only years of age and drove a late model Chevrolet Vega. .
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DB Cooper-42936 LA 164-497
could not recall ever having observed a 1971 or 1972 Chrysler Imperial at the above address.
added that one of his former tenants, in Salem Oregon.
He did not know the present whereabouts of 0
On 12/3/73, ₹ Salem. Oregon, advised he had lived previously at in Monmouth during the late Spring of 1973. One of his roommates at that time was who is presently attending the Eastern Oregon College in La Grande, Oregon. said he was acquainted
with
in Hollywood, California, inasmuch as he had
attended that
He claimed their relationship had been that of and he had not known
socially.
strictly
stated he had not seen and did not think it possible that
since leaving school b6 would have b7C any way of locating him.
AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
On 12/5/73.
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Hollywood, California, advised a search of credit union records reveals a check was made payable by , for the purchase of a 1972 Chrysler,
She stated her records reveal also known
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Hollywood, California, advised a search of credit union records reveals a check was made payable by , for the purchase of a 1972 Chrysler,
She stated her records reveal also known b6
had an address of
b7C
7 Glendale, California, in 1971 at the time he obtained the loan to buy the Chrysler.
Her records further indicate that on 9/8/72, a was received from
final payment on the b6
loan to on the purchase of the 1972 Chrysler. Upon receipt
b7c of the final payment, advised the pink slip would have been mailed to the 9 Glendale. Her records
did not indicate in what form the payment was received.
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DB Cooper-42937
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She stated that records indicate payments were received on 
account as follows: b6
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1) On 4/4/72, a payment of was received as payment in full on a 1970 Buick.
2) On 4/4/72, a payment of was received
b6 as payment in full on a Volvo.
3) On 4/4/72, a payment of was received on a boat.
b7C
4) On 7/11/72, a payment of was received as a final payment on a boat.
3) On 4/4/72, a payment of was received on a boat.
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4) On 7/11/72, a payment of was received as a final payment on a boat.
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Her records indicate the following addresses had been furnished by
Los Angeles, California
Glendale, California
Los Angeles, California
Mrs. MARGARET WOOD 22451 Roscoe Boulevard Canoga Park, California
This file indicated that possessed
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shown) .
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DB Cooper-42938LA 164-497
On 12/8/73, Atlantic Richfield Company, 515 South Flower, Room 491, Los Angeles, Glendale,
advised California, opened an account on 10/1/67, and was furnished
On 12/19/73.
billings to the
sent to in Glendale. California, and
advised he had ascertained issued to are accounting records indicate bills
were
paid on respectively. These bills were
paid by checks drawn on an account of
telephone number
Glendale,
California. This checking account was at the Bank of America, Riverside-Woodman Branch, 13700 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, California,
He advised he would request microfilm invoices of all purchases against the from November 1971 to present as well as all available credit data concerning He
Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, California,
He advised he would request microfilm invoices of all purchases against the from November 1971 to present as well as all available credit data concerning He advised this information would have to be obtained from their headquarters in. Atlanta, Georgia, and he would make them available upon receipt.
On 12/19/73, records of the California Department of Motor Vehicles, Driver's License Division revealed on b6 California Driver's License Number was issued to b7C
9 Glendale.
was described
as a male born
5'11", 160 pounds. blue eyes, blond hair,
8
Social Security Account Number
and address of > Glendale.
On the same date inquiry at the address
Glendale, revealed this to be a single family 7
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residence occupied by
They had no rental units and the photo and known aliases of were unfamiliar to residence in Glendale, California.
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DB Cooper-42939LA 164-497
On 12/19/73,
advised telephone number
was a published number which was disconnected
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The billing for this telephone had been sent to at the above address and indicate
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had telephone services at
and
The billing for this telephone had been sent to at the above address and indicate
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had telephone services at
and residence phones of
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0
On 12/20/73, adjacent to the address of
Van Nuys. California, positively identified the photo of as identical to a man who had onerated She .
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advised that
had
She stated the
She advised that the ·
2 who has been in this area for some time. She did not know the degree of association between 0
stated she had been a
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She stated that about two weeks ago on a Wednesday, 12/7/73, morning she had observed a sign in the window whichread
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She added that a couple of days prior to this a sign had been observed in the window indicating
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DB Cooper-42940
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On the same date.
advised he was
advised he had
He advised that
paid the
at the has an office phone of
stated
and home phone of
He added that always paid his rent by checks drawn on an account in his name at the Bank of America.
b6
furnished an address for Los Angeles, California
b7C
He positively identified the photo of as the person he knew as advising that was
b6
furnished an address for Los Angeles, California
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He positively identified the photo of as the person he knew as advising that was driving a beat up looking Volkswagen. bug, blue of grey in color during the times he has seen him ..
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He added that to the best of his knowledge, has been a reputable business man in the area for several years and he does not know the degree of association between or how they became associated in
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recalled that on one occasion he had approached as he was a few days late in paying the rent. had remarked to him that he would have to transfer some money from another bank into his checking account before he could pay the rent. He believed this was when first rented the building when it was necessary for him total of o
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to have for each of the first and last months rent, a
On 12/21/73.
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confidentially advised that
could locate no record indicating how stating she was
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DB Cooper-42941
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was known to whom she believed to be
as
a reputable local businessman.
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confidentially advised that
could locate no record indicating how stating she was
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DB Cooper-42941
- 16 -LA 164-497
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was known to whom she believed to be
as
a reputable local businessman.
She advised that
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was furnished a list of the ransom bills in this matter and advised she would compare any twenty dollar bills with this list b7C b6 and would immediately notify the Los Angeles Office should ৳7D any pertinent information be developed.
On 12/20/73,
9 , Los Angeles, at this location, were interviewed.
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advised that his records
however, they do have a
stated she had questioned
o
made available
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which she stated
indicated that the
in November 1972 b6
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9 Portland, Oregon.
DB Cooper-42942
- 17 -LA 164-497
References were furnished as:
1)
Portland, b6 b7C
Oregon, known since 1965.
2) Sears Roebuck, Portland, Oregon
3)
Portland, Oregon.
4) First National Bank of Oregon, Barber Boulevard Branch, Portland, Oregon. furnished former addresses of:
1)
? Portland 1965 - 1972
2)
Portland 1963
a
He described his vehicle as a 1963 Volkswagen and a driver's license (state not indicated).
Portland 1965 - 1972
2)
Portland 1963
a
He described his vehicle as a 1963 Volkswagen and a driver's license (state not indicated). of His
Social Security Number was shown as ·
This application was signed 1 and dated 11/4/72.
advised that within the past
Neither
had ever observed a
·
had
completed
stated that after in November 1972 she had never seen
to the best of her knowledge, has always lived alone.
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DB Cooper-42943January 8, 1074
Oregon Journal 1320 Southwest Broadway Portland, Oregon 97201
Dear g
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Mr. Julius Lee Mattson, Special Agent in Charge of our Portland Office, has brought to my attention the many articles contained in recent editions of your paper regarding the hijacking of a Northwest Orient Airlines flight on November 24; 1971. I take this opportunity to express my deep appreciation for your thoughtfulness in bringing the details concerning this case to the attention of your many readers. I am certainly gratified for the assistance you have rendered the FEI and, on behalf of my associates, I convey sincere thanks.
I am certainly gratified for the assistance you have rendered the FEI and, on behalf of my associates, I convey sincere thanks.
sincerely, 
1 } Portland (164-41) Reurlet 12/20/73; 1 - Seattle (164-81)
Xerx for 80. 651
164-41-135 SEARCHED ON INDEXED SERIALIZED C FILED 2+2 IAM- - 107
:3 - PORTLAND
DB Cooper-429551/16/74
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) NORJAK (00:Seattle )
Re Portland letter to Seattle, dated 12/11/73.
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies of an FD-302 concerning recovery of a parachute from a mountainous area near Sheridan, Oregon, on 12/11/73. Parachute was previously transmitted to Seattle as set forth in referenced letter.
2-Seattle (Encs. 2) 2;Portland 
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DB Cooper-42956
Scorie

3. Ir‹

164-11-1352SAG, SEATTLE (164-81)
1/16/74
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (r)
NORJAK (00: Seattle )
Enclosed herewith for Seattle is one copy of photograph of suspect
On 12/6/73, 
, Salem, Oregon, telephone number telephonically contacted the
(164-81)
1/16/74
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (r)
NORJAK (00: Seattle )
Enclosed herewith for Seattle is one copy of photograph of suspect
On 12/6/73, 
, Salem, Oregon, telephone number telephonically contacted the Portland Office to furnish the following information:
has seen the artist's conception of D. B. COOPER and thinks a fellow who served with him in the Navy from
is a look alike.
tated the name was
present whereabouts unknown. visited once in 1954 in Battleground, Washington, and once in 1955 in Battleground, Washington.
described from a photograph taken
in 1953 or 1954 as follows:
Age
Complexion Ulive
Eyes Hoir Build Height
Weight
Characteristics
Brown Dark Slim 5'9" 150 - 160 Did not wear glasses at that time and had no accent
2-Seattle (Encs. 2) 2-Portland
RPH:krv
(4) :
5
Searched Serialized
Indexed
Filed
DB Cooper-42957
169-41-1353
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described
as quiet, a loner, methodical, saved everything, and a shady character.
stated he would furnish photograph to FBI upon request, Portland indices negative regarding and
On 12/18/73, Salem, Oregon, furnished a photograph of for assistance in this investigation.
stated he would furnish photograph to FBI upon request, Portland indices negative regarding and
On 12/18/73, Salem, Oregon, furnished a photograph of for assistance in this investigation.
requested that a copy of the photograph be made by the FBI and the original be re- turned to her by mail.
to
The original of enclosure was copies and returned by mail, 1/9/74.
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT BATTLEGROUND, WASHINGTON. Will conduct appropriate investigation concerning suspect +
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DB Cooper-42958 1/21/74
AIRTEL AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81)
FROM :	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)

Re : "CHANGED"
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Subtitle changed to show correct spelling of suspect's name. Subtitle formerly carried as
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 12/14/73.
The following investigation was conducted by SA LeROY R. ELLIOTT:
AT PORT ORFORD, OREGON
advised that
on 1/16/74 b6 b7C
in Port Orford in September, 1972, driving an old pickup
ELLIOTT:
AT PORT ORFORD, OREGON
advised that
on 1/16/74 b6 b7C
in Port Orford in September, 1972, driving an old pickup with Nevada license plates. They immediately purchased a house and paid the entire
sum in cash,
advised that they had been traveling throughout the United States for the previous year just looking for a place to settle down. This was the first house they had ever purchased. 3 - Seattle 2 - Portland LRE :deb (5)
Searched 12
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S.atx J. Indexed Filed
DB Cooper-42959
164-41-1354PD 164-41
AT OREGON
on 1/18/74 advised that he has no personnel file for without references or any background information. He was an and worker but suddenly disappeared without notice in late July, 1973. His Social Security number was
J but he never furnished a date of birth or a middle name or initial.
At the time he disappeared he had about in wages coming to him, but owed the company about in charges made against the company for his personal benefit.
Subsequently, in received a long-distance call from believed to be in New York, who explained that in New York had passed away and they had to rush
Subsequently, in received a long-distance call from believed to be in New York, who explained that in New York had passed away and they had to rush to New York to handle the estate.
to apply the wages due him to the and that he would put a check in the mail
failed to get
for the remaining
address, and the check was never received. They have heard nothing further from him.
On 1/18/74, there was no record of at the Port Orford Police Department, the Curry County Sheriff's Office, the Coos Bay Police Department, or the Coos County Sheriff's Office.
LEADS
PORTLAND
AT PORTLAND, OREGON, Through records of
, ascertain address and conduct appropriate investigation to process him as a suspect in NORJAK.
of
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-42961
-3 - OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CPR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
(P)
DATE: 1/18/74
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: PORTLAI D)
On 1/18/74 at 11:35 AM, Tigard, Oregon, telephone telephonically contacted FPI, Portland and advised JACK FELDMAN, deceased since 3/73, had in the
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
(P)
DATE: 1/18/74
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: PORTLAI D)
On 1/18/74 at 11:35 AM, Tigard, Oregon, telephone telephonically contacted FPI, Portland and advised JACK FELDMAN, deceased since 3/73, had in the past gone fishing at Cascade Locks, Oregon and when fishing where the locks are located on the river, both had noticed a white patch on the west side of the highest peak directly North of their position. There fishing position was close to farthest point downstream where you can stand on remaining locks on river bank.
He thought the little white patch could be a parachute and knew it was a far out chance that it was significant, but wanted to report it in case it could be important. He is presently employed at
Portland, Ore. b6 b7C
He stated the white patch looked like it was about 6 miles up the highest peak, but on the last time he was in the area he couldn't see the white anymore.
LEAD PORTLAND AT PORTLAND, OREGON: Contact for further description of area if information furnished is considered of importance.
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: UD DND (2)
100 FAR OUTSIDE DROP ZONE. (40 MILES)
RYH.
164-41-1355
SEARCHED.
LEAD PORTLAND AT PORTLAND, OREGON: Contact for further description of area if information furnished is considered of importance.
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: UD DND (2)
100 FAR OUTSIDE DROP ZONE. (40 MILES)
RYH.
164-41-1355
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZEO EY FILED JAN 2 11374 FBI - PORTLAND
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-42962
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1542 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE:
1/23/74
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re Portland memo of SAC J. L. MATTSON dated
12/6/73 (Serial 164-41-1316).
On 12/12/73, U. S. Plywood Mill, Lebanon, Oregon, advised that JOHN EDWARD HALE was an employee working under and that he could be contacted at did not have a home address for him.
Attempts to locate Mr. HALE through telephone
, were
unsuccessful.
On 1/11/74, JOHN EDWARD HALE, Route 2, Box 370K, Lebanon, Oregon, was contacted and it was determined that he did not fit the description of NORJAK. He is described as :

Race	White
Sex	Male
Nationality	American
Date of
He is described as :

Race	White
Sex	Male
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	1/15/22
Height	5' 7"
Weight	153 pounds
Hair	Gray, bald
Characteristics	Good physical condition
Military Service	None
Prior Address	Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Mr. HALE said he was an employee of the railroad in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for twenty years prior to coming to Oregon. He said he had never been in the military service and had no knowledge whatsoever of parachuting. 2 - Portland DWM : deb (2) Albo
164-41-1356
INDEXED
SEARCHED SERIALIZED 030 FILED 090 JAN2 3 19740 FBI-PORTLAND
Neviens
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-42963
5010-108-02
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Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-42963
5010-108-02
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE: 1/23/74
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 1/11/74 ,
Oregon, advised that
in Portland, He said
he recalled that
did not work the night of the hijacking.
still an employee and could be contacted
, is through that office in Portland. said at the time of the hijacking, worked the 4:00 P.M. until 12:00 midnight shift and he missed work only on the night of the hijacking. He said in his opinion, looks a great deal like the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER.
LEADS
PORTLAND
AT PORTLAND, OREGON. Conduct appropriate investigation to eliminate an employee of the b6
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in Portland.
(BLIND NOTE: contacted thePortland Office by b6
letter, which is serial 164-41-1338)
IS VERY
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AQUISES SSAN
TALL, 6'3" GARDING, SKINNY, AND IN NO WAY RESEMBLES DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB,
164-41-1357 b6 b7C
5010-108-02
DOB
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED JAN 2 5 1974 FBI-PORTLAND Himmelback I'2914
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AQUISES SSAN
TALL, 6'3" GARDING, SKINNY, AND IN NO WAY RESEMBLES DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB,
164-41-1357 b6 b7C
5010-108-02
DOB
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED JAN 2 5 1974 FBI-PORTLAND Himmelback I'2914
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-42964SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
1/22/74
SA
NORJAK
oregon, telephonically contacted the Portland Office to advise that he had observed an individual driving a vehicle bearing Oregon license who appeared to be identical to NORJAK. This vehicle is registered to ROGER C. STROM, P. O. Box 1, Highway 101, North Depoe Bay, "Oregon.
telephone
and
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On 1/15/74, Lincoln City, Oregon, advised that STROM had requested on 1/4/74, that his mail be forwarded in care of General Delivery, Lakeview, Oregon. She further advised that STROM had formerly been employed for the Globe Moving Van and Transfer Company; how- ever, she did not know if he was presently employed.
LEAD
PORTLAND
AT LAKEVIEW, OREGON. Conduct investigation to eliminate subject as NORJAK.
(2)Portland DWM: krv (2) /[2
164-41-1358 0
assign ld C/A Homebich L
DB Cooper-42965
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(2)Portland DWM: krv (2) /[2
164-41-1358 0
assign ld C/A Homebich L
DB Cooper-42965
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TO :	SAC, PORTLAND ( 164-41) (P)
FROM . :	SA RALPH P. HIMMELSBACH
SUBJECT:	NORJAK

DATE:1/24/74
Re SAC memo to file, dated 12/6/73.
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Oregon, telephone 9 Mannings Restaurant, Lloyd Center, furnished the following information on 1/14/74:
for
several years was VERN VERVILLE. VERVILLE managed the restaurant for several years who does not fit the description of UNSUB in this matter, is currently employed ? Houston, Texas.
VERVILLE was about 50, balding, heavy set with olive complexión? He likewise does not fit the description of this UNSUB.
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During his latter years VERVILLE suffered from a progressive kidney disease. In October, 1971, he became bedridden and was on a dialysis program which required his frequent attachment to a machine which purified his blood.
In October, 1971, he became bedridden and was on a dialysis program which required his frequent attachment to a machine which purified his blood. In February, 1972, VERVILLE died.
It is noted that
, likewise does not resemble the description or composite: sketch of UNSUB.
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No further investigation concerning this suspect is being conducted.
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DB Cooper-42966SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
1/24/74
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) NORJAK
Re Los Angeles airtel to Seattle, dated 1/4/74.
Canyon Chrysler Plymouth, 10760 S. W. Canyon Road, Beaverton, Oregon, advised that he could locate no record concerning any service rendered to M. WOOD on 12/2/71, Ho did, however, find in his records a work order dated for a 1972 Imperial hardtop, license owned by
On 1/18/74,
, Salem, Oregon. This work order indicated the car was rocoived at 1:00 p. m. 12,000 mile service and was promised for 1:00 p.
This work order indicated the car was rocoived at 1:00 p. m. 12,000 mile service and was promised for 1:00 p.m. the following day. The speedometer roading was miles.
for a
The car was picked up on and the authorization signature was signed
paid for in cash,
recalled that was a pleasant person who was in with his car on several occasions. He said he had moved to Oregon from California and was living in Salem. His business, which he did not identify, required frequent visits to Portland. He left no telephone number. described as white male American, approximately years, light hair and complexion, bushy hair, slender build, 5'11"-6'0", 170 pounds.
It is noted that the First National Bank of Oregon has no Barbur Boulevard Branch.
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TO
: SAC (164-41)
DATE: 1/29/74
FROM : SA RALPH P.
10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (42 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC (164-41)
DATE: 1/29/74
FROM : SA RALPH P. HIMMELS BACH
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Remymemo, dated 12/3/73.
Suspect was located and interviewed on above date concerning this matter. It is noted is a small man, prematurely balding, and does not resemble the description of Unsub. advised he
is currently employed at Oregon, and can be reached at either
employment, or
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exact address unknown. advised that since the violation in this matter, he has been quite interested in all the newspaper accounts relating to it, and has become somewhat of an expert on the case as a hobby. He stated that he has formed a theory that a very good place to parachute under the cir- cumstances of this matter would have been the area with which he is very familiar, the Peet's Mountain area.
stated that he has discussed his ideas on this case on numerous occasions with many people, and that it is possible he has given someone the impression that he actually has information concerning the Unsub, which he does not have.
stated that he has discussed his ideas on this case on numerous occasions with many people, and that it is possible he has given someone the impression that he actually has information concerning the Unsub, which he does not have. In view of the above, no further investigation of this lead appears warranted.
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TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (₽)
DATE: 1/29/74
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK SUSPECT : aka
Re Portland airtel to Seattle, 12/4/73.
On 1/16/74, Oregon, was contacted regarding captioned suspect. After observing a photograph of he said he had never seen the individual before and that it did not look at all familiar.
said he was acquainted with who resides in Salem, Oregon, but was not aware of any other person named ·
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Salem, Oregon, but was not aware of any other person named ·
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DB Cooper-42969OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1052 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAÇ
(P)
FROM :
164-41-1294
SUBJECT:
DATE:
1/28/74
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DMV Compter at Salem failed to locate any vehicles or Driver's License issued to the subject. Computer was quierried using d.o.b., Soc; and , Oregon address.
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LEAD
PORTLAND AT PORTLAND
Will await results of investigation from Anchorage Division for comparison of subject to PD UNSUB .
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Bes. IT @ Causinge Basede Donetwala on the Drywall Cravings Plyn
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SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) NORJAK
1/31/74
REGARDING
On 12/27/73, at 4:43 p.m., a source in a position to know telephonically contacted the Portland Office to report the following:
, ago S
present
address
Portland, Oregon, ¿ ,
, a source in a position to know telephonically contacted the Portland Office to report the following:
, ago S
present
address
Portland, Oregon, ¿ , of source's while they were attending Oregon. Sometime between
1962 and 1963,
Source has not seen or heard from
Source even heard that
Source further stated that
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Also, the artist's concoption was vory looks except
photograph published and complexion is a little different. Source said
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Portland indices were negative regarding source and +
Oregon driver's license registration records list date of birth
Portland, as current holder Ofogon driver's License C
number He is described as rale, 5'10", 145 pounds.
Records of Multnomah County Sheriff's Office were negative regarding on 1/24/74.
Portland, as current holder Ofogon driver's License C
number He is described as rale, 5'10", 145 pounds.
Records of Multnomah County Sheriff's Office were negative regarding on 1/24/74. On same date, 2 Records. Portland Police Department disclosed one entry for cleared by arrest of the other party for drunken driving. Their file number
On 1/23/74, records of Credit Bureau Metro, Portland, made available
2 disclosed a file has been maintaincd on since March, 1967. Portland.
Residence same, previous Employment listed since May, 1967, verified July, 1971. Last inquiry received July, 1971, from department store. No derogatory information in file.
Observation of above rosidenco discloses it to bo small, modest, typical home in run-down neighborhood. Vehicle observed at residence is 1961 GNC pickup, Oregon license
7 which is listed to .
,
is
located at Vancouver, Washington.
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whether he was on the job on 11/24/71, during commission of instant hijacking.
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Source:
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DB Cooper-42973SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
2/4/74 SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)
NORJAK 00: Seattle
Re Portland letter to San Francisco, dated 12/5/73. Enclosed for Seattle are two conies of an FD 302 reflecting an interview with as requested in referenced Portland letter.
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Also enclosed for information of Portland, is one copy of this FD 302. 1
Portland (164-41) (ENOLD)
2 - Seattle + 2 - San Francisco BHC: tms (5)
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DB Cooper-42974FD-302 (REV. 11-27.70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of tronscription
1/15/74
1
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Campbell,
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California was interviewed. He stated that he was the individual who wrote a letter to the Portland, Oregon Police Department concerning observations regarding the airline hijacking in that area during the Thanksgiving holidays, 1972.
He stated that he was the individual who wrote a letter to the Portland, Oregon Police Department concerning observations regarding the airline hijacking in that area during the Thanksgiving holidays, 1972. He stated
in the Seattle area and were returning to Campbell, California via Greyhound Bus.
Somewhere near the army base in the Seattle, Wash- ington area, an individual who he described as a white male, approximately 40 years old, 5'8", stocky build, carrying a duffle bag, boarded the bus. He stated as this individual passed his seat, he made the comment, "I just robbed that plane tonight". He stated the individual departed the bus somewhere north of Portland, exact area not recalled. He stated he had been dozing and the individual must have depart- ed the bus prior to Portland because he did not observe him after that stop.
stated that he had been concerned that this information might be of some value in identifying or locating the Subject so he decided to write the letter. He stated he could provide no further identifying information concerning this individual.
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He stated he could provide no further identifying information concerning this individual.
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Inferviewed on 1/7/74	al Campbell, California	File #	SF	164-220

by SA	pas Date diciated	1/10/74

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This document conloins neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI ond is loaned to your agency: il and ils contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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Oregon
Jan.26,1974
Federal Bureau of Investigation E. S. State Dept of Sisters Ichingten D.C.
Dear die.
Please send and a list of the ransoms will paid in The looped Din. Tracey Case. Thank you
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DB Cooper-42976February 4,. 1974
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Joseph Allan JR "¥ == 2) 116- 7933 b.
Thank you
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DB Cooper-42976February 4,. 1974
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Joseph Allan JR "¥ == 2) 116- 7933 b. 7.17-23
Oregon
Dear
Your letter of January 26th has been received. The list of serial numbers you requested consists of 34 pages and because of its length copies are in very short supply. For this reason, I cannot comply with your request.
Any twenty-dollar Federal Reserve Note may be checked through our office located in the Crown Plaza Build- ing, Portland, Oregon 97201, for determination as to whether it is part of the ransom.
Sincerely yours,
Clarence M. Kelley Director 1)- Portland - Enclosure
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DB Cooper-42977SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
2/12/74
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
NORJAK (00: Seattle)
Re Los Angeles airtel to Seattle and Portland, dated 1/4/74.
Enclosed for Los Angeles and Seattle are two copies each of an insert disclosing investigation at Eugene, Oregon by SA Receiving offices should note that the 1972 Chrysler Imperial referred to on page 8 of referenced airtel bearing Oregon
Enclosed for Los Angeles and Seattle are two copies each of an insert disclosing investigation at Eugene, Oregon by SA Receiving offices should note that the 1972 Chrysler Imperial referred to on page 8 of referenced airtel bearing Oregon
license and the 1972 Chrysler Imperial on page 20 of referenced airtel bearing California license and the 1972 Chrysler Imperial in enclosed im ert could very possibly be identical. It should be further noted that the vehicle identification number was recorded by Barker employees as well as the license plate when the warranty work was done on 1/21/72. Trom that positive determination, it must be identical with the 1972 Chrysler Imperial bearing California liconse on page 26 of referenced airtel. Since Oregon license , registered to MARGARET WOOD found on page & of referenced airtel has vehicle identification number of a bad VIN, it can be further assumed that the true VIN is the one determined by Barker Motors.
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11-4-4-1368 DB Cooper-42978SE 164-81 PD 164-41 RLM : 1mp
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The following investigation was conducted in the Portland Division by SA : AT WILSONVILLE, OREGON
On December 21, 1973, it was noted that the realty company opposite the grocery store in Wilsonville was out of business.
On January 7, 1974, a check of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, which covers Wilsonville, Oregon, failed to disclose any record even possibly identical to
On January 18, 1974, a check with telephone directory information failed to disclose a listing for any in Wilsonville.
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DB Cooper-429792/12/74
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
NORJAK (00: Seattle)
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 11/27/73.
Enclosed for Seattle are two conies of an insert disclosing investigation by GA at Wilsonville,
SERIALIZED FILED 5 :" FEB 1 2 1974
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DB Cooper-429792/12/74
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
NORJAK (00: Seattle)
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 11/27/73.
Enclosed for Seattle are two conies of an insert disclosing investigation by GA at Wilsonville, Oregon on 12/21/73.
ADMINISTRATIVE
On 1/18/74, advised as follows
Wilsonville,
She has known since
to Wilsonville bas resided advised
in Wilsonville most of that has had
since she has
known him and
DARCY described as follows:
Sex
Male
Race
White
Height
57" - 518"
Weight
140 pounds
Ha ir
Brown
Age
was shown the artist sketch of the unknown subject and advised that the sketch in no way resembles
.
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On 2/4/74,
James John Grade School, 7439 N. Charleston Street, Portland, Oregon, advised SA RALPH P. HIMMELSBACH that school records was registered
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show that a at that school on 9/4/73, but never did atend any classes. She was dropped during September 1973. The registration showed an address of No further information was shown.
On 2/5/74, investigation determined the address .
The registration showed an address of No further information was shown.
On 2/5/74, investigation determined the address . is fictitious. No St. Louis
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The following investigation was conducted by
SA
AT EUGENE, OREGON
On January 30, 1974, ៛ Barker Motors, 2300 W. 7th Street, telephone furnished the following information. ,
advised that residing Dugene, Oregon, had a 1972 Imperial, vehicle Identification Number
bearing Oregon license
serviced at Barker Motors on December 14, 1971.
Invoice number was and paid the bill in the amount of used a Chevron credit card
further stated that brought the same vehicle on January 21, 1972, to have warranty work. The mileage at that time was .
further stated that according to the warranty report, the vehicle was purchased on November 3, 1971, at Chrysler Corporation location number .
On February 5, 197:
, was contacted and advised that he has
po information concerning He stated that
has never been an employee at and is not known to the ·
On February 5, 1974, Willamette Plaza Arco Service Station (
On February 5, 197:
, was contacted and advised that he has
po information concerning He stated that
has never been an employee at and is not known to the ·
On February 5, 1974, Willamette Plaza Arco Service Station (WILPA) 57 W. 29th Street, telephone advised upon reviewing the records of WILPA that she was unable to locate any type of service records for or California license at the WILPA Service Center in December, 1971. She advised that her records do not disclose any use of an Arco credit card belonging to for services rendered. She stated that she would recheck her records and would advise the FBI if she were to find any records concerning or California license 114-4-1371
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DB Cooper-42982FD-302 (R. 11-27-70)
FED. . AL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
2/8/74
DONALD LEE TOMPKINS, Route 1, Box 112, Dayton, Oregon, home phone 503-868-7272, was located and interviewed at the Edgewater Hyatt House Motel, Room 145, Oakland, California.
TOMPKINS stated he was now in Oakland for the purpose of obtaining a
: Oakland.
home phone 503-868-7272, was located and interviewed at the Edgewater Hyatt House Motel, Room 145, Oakland, California.
TOMPKINS stated he was now in Oakland for the purpose of obtaining a
: Oakland. TOMPKINS
stated a year ago he purchased which had been given to him has known all his life. is employed by the First National . The
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explained he is a pilot and that he has an agreement
exchange for his (TOMPKINS) maintaining
21 He explained again that
given to him
at that time, which he did. The purpose of
this trip was explained as
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The following description of DONALD LEE TOMPKINS was obtained through observation and interview:

Sex	Male
Race	Caucasian
Date of Birth	November 24, 1930
Place of Birth	Salem, Oregon
Height	5'10"
Weight	190
Hair	Brown
Eyes	Blue
Complexion	Fair
Peculiarities	TOMPKINS is blind in the right eye, and eyeball, due to this
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The following description of DONALD LEE TOMPKINS was obtained through observation and interview:

Sex	Male
Race	Caucasian
Date of Birth	November 24, 1930
Place of Birth	Salem, Oregon
Height	5'10"
Weight	190
Hair	Brown
Eyes	Blue
Complexion	Fair
Peculiarities	TOMPKINS is blind in the right eye, and eyeball, due to this injury, has tendency to drift to the right.
Driver's License	Oregon - #660792

Interviewed on 2/7/74 ớt Oakland, California
File #
SF 164-220
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FRE ~ 8 1 44-199). your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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FAA Flight Certificate # 1551668
Military Service
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FAA Flight Certificate # 1551668
Military Service None; claims no parachute jumping experience
Residence
Arrests
Dayton, Oregon Admits arrest for failing to file income tax approximately 1 1/2 years ago; disposition - July, 1973, convicted in USDC, Portland, for misdemeanor, 60 days in jail and placed on 3 years' Federal probation under supervision of Mr. ERNEST J. KARLSON, 620 Southwest Main, Portland, 503-221-2117.
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Marital Status 
Same address as above
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Credit Card
Occupation Current Employment
BankAmericard #4821030400555 issued through First National Bank of Oregon Farmer Publishers Paper Company Mollala, Oregon
DB Cooper-42984SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) NORJAK 00: Seattle
2/12/74
RE Suspect DONALD LEE TOMPKINS
Re San Francisco telephone call to Portland, dated 2/7/74.
Enclosed for the Seattle Division are two copies of a FD 302 reflecting interview of suspect at Oakland, California, 2/7/74.
Enclosed for the Seattle Division are two copies of a FD 302 reflecting interview of suspect at Oakland, California, 2/7/74. Enclosed for Portland Division is one copy of above enclosure for information inasmuch as suspect residos in the Portland Division.
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had purchased in bay of 1973, According to the above sources, TOMPKINS slightly resembled composite drawing of Unsub COOPER. TOMPKINS is driving a Ford pickup, Oregon License .
Inquiry through Department of Motor Vehicles, Salem Oregon, disclosed Oregon license Issued to 1972 b6
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that has Oregon drivers license number " described as a white male, date of birth 6 2 , 210 pounds, choving an address of Lake Grove, Oregon, drivers license record indicated had been
Further inquiry disclosed Oregon drivers license number 66079 issued 11/24/72 to DONALD LEE
of birth 6 2 , 210 pounds, choving an address of Lake Grove, Oregon, drivers license record indicated had been
Further inquiry disclosed Oregon drivers license number 66079 issued 11/24/72 to DONALD LEE TOMPKINS, Route 1 Box 112, Dayton, Oregon, born 11/24/30, 5'10", 180 lbs., and 187-Vi-1373 - Seattle (Bnc. 2) - Portland (Enc. 1) 2 - San Francisco DRE: tms (5)
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registration indicates 1968 Buick, Oregon license to DONALD
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Interrogation and observation of TOMPKINS eliminated this individual due to eye color and fact that TOMPKINS is blind in right eye as being identical with Unsub COOPER.
No further investigation regarding this suspect is being conducted in San Francisco,
DB Cooper-42986
2 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE:
2/13/74
FROM :
SA RALPH P. HIMMELSBACH
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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A copy of a group photograph depicting California, during was obtained from complainant by SA displayed to both
· This
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A copy of a group photograph depicting California, during was obtained from complainant by SA displayed to both
· This photograph was reproduced and copies and ,
Northwest Airlines, both witnesses in this matter. Both stated the photograph does not contain the picture of unsub in this matter.
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DB Cooper-42987OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 100Z EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE:
2/13/74.
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 1/4/74,
Chief Deputy, Tillamook County Sheriff's Office, advised his office received information from
that believes he recently saw a man he worked with
, Oregon, approximately who fits the description of with him at
D. B. COOPER believes this individual worked Oregon. reported to the Tillamook County Sheriff's Office that the man's name is (LNU), and he is described as a white male,
reported to the Tillamook County Sheriff's Office that the man's name is (LNU), and he is described as a white male, years, 5'7" - 5'9" in height, weighing 160-165 pounds, and has light colored hair.
Deputy advised that while is considered a responsible citizen and has no criminal record, the information which he has provided in the past is not considered to be entirely credible.
On 1/8/74 an attempt to contact
at his residence in
who is employed at 1 Oregon was negative.
Oregon, advised had driven to Tillamook and was not expected to return until sometime that evening. stated many
years ago and has been She recalls that he did state that he believes he saw someone . resembling the photograph of D. B. COOPER, which had appeared in the local newspaper. She could provide no additional information.
On 2/1/74, was contacted at his residence and advised that he could not recall the individual's name that he saw approximately one month ago Oregon, who resembles D. B. COOPER. He described this , individual as approximately years of age, 5'7" - 5'8" in height, 165 - 170 pounds, and to have
He described this , individual as approximately years of age, 5'7" - 5'8" in height, 165 - 170 pounds, and to have light colored hair.
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stated he would attempt to determine this individual's name and if he still resides in the area.
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On 2/7/74, was recontacted, and he advised he has talked to a number of people in the areas, however, no one could recall this individual, and he could provide no additional information regarding him.
In view of the fact that description of the suspect does not match the description of the subject in this case, and that he is unable to recall the name of the individual together with the fact that in previous contacts with local authorities, it has been determined that his credibility is questionable, no further investigation is being conducted in this matter.
description of the subject in this case, and that he is unable to recall the name of the individual together with the fact that in previous contacts with local authorities, it has been determined that his credibility is questionable, no further investigation is being conducted in this matter.
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- 2 -OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1982 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE:
2/13/74
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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On 1/30/74. an attempt to contact
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On 1/30/74, a review of the Hillsboro City Directory showed that is employed at
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.
On 2/11/74,
residence
, Hillsboro, Oregon, telephone
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, Portland, Oregon,
telephone
Extension She provided the fol-
lowing information regarding
advised Since the hijacking of the Northwest Orient Airliner, there have been numerous comments made to her that may have been the
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individual referred to as D. B. COOPER. These comments have always been made in the form of a joke, and neither she nor anyone else has taken them seriously.
These comments have always been made in the form of a joke, and neither she nor anyone else has taken them seriously.The reason for these comments is that
was employed by in Seattle, Washington until
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and is currently living at Oregon. He is
1
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-42990PD 164-41
described as being 5'7" in height, 155 pounds, medium build, medium brown hair, hazel eyes, DOB 1 He has never been arrested to
her knowledge
does not believe that the artist's drawings of the subject in this case resemble that of She displayed a photograph of - 2 and he has
hair. She does not believe that he has ever been involved in any criminal activity and is not the kind of person to be involved in this kind of activity.
In view of the fact that the description of is not close to that of the subject in this case, and the photograph of him does not resemble that of the artist's drawing, no further investigation is being conducted in this matter.
In view of the fact that the description of is not close to that of the subject in this case, and the photograph of him does not resemble that of the artist's drawing, no further investigation is being conducted in this matter.
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- 2 - SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
2/26/74
SA
NORJAK
RO EGRO Of SA 1/22/74.
On 1/31/74, U. S. Post Office, Lakeview, Oregon, advised ROGER C. STRON is receiving mail at that post office in care of General Delivery; however, none of the employees know where STROM is residing or is employed.
On 1/31/74, Credit Bureau of Loke County, Lakeview, Oregon, advirod she could locato no credit record for RCGER C. STRON.
On 1/31/74, Records of the Pacific Power and Light Company, Lakeview, Oregon, were checked and it was determine that ROGER C. STROM was not receiving service from thot company.
On 1/31/74, Sheriff DUANE DOUN, Lake County Sheriff's Office, Lakeview, Oregon, advised ROGER C. STRON was unknown to him but stated he would attempt to locate him in order that he may be interviewed.
On 2/15/74, Lakeview, Oregon, advised he had developed no new information regarding S RON.
STRON was unknown to him but stated he would attempt to locate him in order that he may be interviewed.
On 2/15/74, Lakeview, Oregon, advised he had developed no new information regarding S RON.
On 2/15/74, Sheriff LJANE DOWN, Lake County Sheriff's Office, adviced he has developed no information regarding STROM nor has he determined where STRON is residing or is employed.
On 2/25/74, motels in the Lakeview area were canvassed, and it was determined that ROGER D. STROM was residing at Hunter's Lodge, N. Highway 395, Apt. 11, Lakeview, Oregon. 32 Portland
RDM: 1bn (3) un
Lincoln city. Dopol Bay and Salim lack
164-51-1377 € 0
DB Cooper-42992
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On 2/25/74, ROGER CLIFFE STRON, Mumtor's Lodge, N. Highway 395, Lakeview, Oregon, was interviewed and during this interview,- STROM was extremely hostile and uncooperative. It was also noted during the interview, he was nervous nd when chown the composite photograph of the individual known ac D. B. COOPER, he kept stating it did not look like him, however, refused to look at the photograph directly.
COOPER, he kept stating it did not look like him, however, refused to look at the photograph directly.
STROM advised he is unemployed, however, would not state when his last employment was." SinOM advised he did not recall exactly where he was on 11/24/71, but stated he was probably in the Depoe Bay or Lincoln City, Oregon area.
STROM stated he did not know who D. B. COOPER was .. nor did he know about any hijacking which occurred on a flight from Seattle, Washington, to Reno, Nevada. During the interview, STROM was advised that the individual known Q3 D. B. COOPER boardod the flight at Portland, Oregon, £low to Seattle, Washington, where he hijacked the air craft. STRON at that time stated he know nothing about it; however, later in the interview, he stated that that was the guy who "wont out the tailgate" although this information was not given to STROM by the Agent. Loter in the interview, STROM also made the statement "You guys haven't gotten any of the money back yet, have you?"
It was noted during the interview STROM bears a great deal of resemblance to composite drawing of the
"
It was noted during the interview STROM bears a great deal of resemblance to composite drawing of the individual known as D. B. COOPER. STROM has similar lines around the mouth and eyes as shown on the composite drawing. The nose appears identical, the chin is identical; however, STROM's lips are larger than on the composite drawing. It was also noted that STROM has a slight wave in his hoir and parts it on the left as shown in the composite and his hair recedes back on both sides, however, is fuller in the front than that on the composite.
STROM denied over using the nome D. B. COOPER and further denied having any type of parachute training. STROM cuphatically denied any involvement in the hijacking which occurred 11/24/71.
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DB Cooper-42993PD 164-41
STROM refused to furnish any background information regarding himself and merely stated that the FBI can check any records they want on hin and get the information they need. Then asked what his DOB was, he refused to furnish this; however, later, he took his driver's license out and handed it to the Agent and told Agent he could get
Then asked what his DOB was, he refused to furnish this; however, later, he took his driver's license out and handed it to the Agent and told Agent he could get all the information he needed off the license.
The following descriptive information regarding ROGER CLIFFE STROM was obtained through observation and interview:

Sox	Mole
Race	White
Height	6+
Toight	160 pounds
Hair	Black with a small amount of gray, wavy, receding hair line on both left and right side, porto hoir on loft side
Eyes	Broum
DOB	2/20/31
FOB	Seattle, Washington
Luild	Slim
Complexion	Olive
Voice	Moderate with no accent
Other Characteristics	Has face wrinkles running from side of noce down to side of mouth; has face wrinkles around both left and right cyos; wears a wristwatch on left arm; nose is somewhat narrow, pointed

It was also noted that
face wrinkles running from side of noce down to side of mouth; has face wrinkles around both left and right cyos; wears a wristwatch on left arm; nose is somewhat narrow, pointed

It was also noted that parked at the motel tas a foreign model compact station wagon, malte unknown, four-door, white in color which bore Oregon license FGV 137 which was previously determined to belong to STROM. This vehicle vos observed to have a great many boxes in the back and it was also noted in STROM's motel unit, a large number of boxes laying about the area.
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DB Cooper-42994PD 164-41
Due to the number of similarities between ROGER CLIFFE STROM and the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER, a photograph should be obtained to show to witnesses for elimination purposes.
LEADS
PORTLAND
AT DEPOE BAY AND LINCOLN CITY, OREGON. Conduct criminal chocks on HUGER CLIFFE STROM and attempt to obtain photograph.
AT SALEUS, OREGON. Till check Oregon State Bureau of Criminal Identification in attempt to obtain photograph Of ROGER CLIFFE STROM.
DB Cooper-42995
LyFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
2/28/74
Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL AIR MATI.
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
2/28/74
Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL AIR MATI.
(Priority)
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Los Angeles airtel to Portland and Seattle,
dated 1/4/74.
Re Suspect:
Enclosed for Seattle and Portland are two copies each of three documents:
1. Personality profile of as taken in 1971.
, 2. Xeroxed copy of signature card at Bank of America, 13700 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, California, containing signatures of 0
of 3. Sheet of white paper containing xeroxed copy as contained at United California Bank (UCB), Los Angeles. 
2 - Seattle (encl. 6) Z - Minneapolis (164-73) (Info) 2 - Portland (164-4]) Y - Sacramento (164-50) (Info) 2 - Los Angeles
crs/bjg (8)
164-41-1378
SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZEDCOM FILED
: MAR 4 1974 FBI -- PORTLAND
Approved: la
Sent
M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 -- 455-574
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Bank of America, 13700 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, California, made available a xeroxed copy
Government Printing Office: 1972 -- 455-574
DB Cooper-42996
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Bank of America, 13700 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, California, made available a xeroxed copy of a signature card of a joint checking account maintained at this bank 0
On 1/10/74,
.
On 2/26/74, $ UCB, 600 South Spring Street. Los Angeles. made available for review the
Her date of birth was
and Social Security Number as
.
It was noted on her date of birth was shown as
These records
San Francisco Headquarters, San Francisco, California, from
Noted in
A notation on this form indicated
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DB Cooper-42997ADIC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
3/6/74
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) NORJAK (00: Seattle)
Re Los Angeles airtel to Seattle, 1/4/74. RE SUISPROF. b6 b7C
The following investigation was conducted by
SA
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On 1/14/74, a check was made of the Salem, Oregon Credit Bureau, and no record could be located for under his true name orknown allases.
On 1/31/74. photograph was shown to b6 b7C
all employees of and all advised that he was unfamiliar.
On 1/31/74. photograph was shown to b6 b7C
all employees of and all advised that he was unfamiliar. photograph was not shown to inasmuch as he has previously advised he was acquainted with
On 1/31/74.
shown him of
Salem, Oregon, advised that the photograph was not familiar to him.
On 3/4/74. photograph was shown to Dallas, Oregon, b7C
and ne advised the photograph was not familiar to him.
Portland has conducted all logical investigation to determine if was engaged in any illegal activities in this area; however, should Los Angeles desire any additional investigation, it is requested that leads be set out in a separate file.
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2 - Los Angeles 2 - Seattle (164-8X) 2 - Portland
DB Cooper-43000
DWM: Jely (6)
Searched Serialized cap indexed
esp
164-41-1379
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SEARCHED INDEXED
SERIALIZED.3 7 FILED.
MAR 7,1974 4% FBI PORTLAND

DB Cooper-43001SE 164-81 AN 1.
MAR 7,1974 4% FBI PORTLAND

DB Cooper-43001SE 164-81 AN 1.64-59 RVW-gal Z
The Portland Division of the FBI had developed infor- mation that had rented a 1971 Cougar on October 19, 1971 for a period of I month. He did not return the vehicle until February 14, 1972 and had accumulated only on the vehicle.
At Bethol, Alaska
On February 27, 1974:
furnished the following information to SA
As was his habit, when the construction season ended, flew from Alaska to Portland, Oregon in the Fall of
1971, to visit
-
He recalls
that he rented a Cougar automobile in Portland, Oregon and caused quite a bit of consternation on the part of the rental company because he did not return the vehicle until mid-February, 1972. explained that he did not realize he was causing the trouble by keeping the car for an extended period of time and would not have done so had he realized this. Concerning credit cards, stated he did not utilize them and has no recollection of utilizing a credit card at the time he rented the Cougar.
Concerning credit cards, stated he did not utilize them and has no recollection of utilizing a credit card at the time he rented the Cougar. After obtaining the vehicle, made at least 5 trios between Portland and Coquille, Oregon, which is where * He stated that the one way distance
between these 2 points is and feels that during the approximately 4 months that he had the Cougar, he must have put between miles on the vehicle. After visiting Coquille, ho would travel back to Portland, where ? telephone could not explain why Hertz Rent-A-Car records would show that he only had on the vehicle, as he did not turn the speedometer back or disconnect it at any time while it was in his possession. He feels that he was charged for the use of many more miles than A
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Concerning his source of money while visiting in Oregon on this occasion, displayed his savings account b6 passbook at the St. Johns Branch, Security Bank of Oregon, 57C 2430 North Chicago Avenue, Portland, Oregon, account number This account had been opened on February 23, 1972,
DB Cooper-43002
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Johns Branch, Security Bank of Oregon, 57C 2430 North Chicago Avenue, Portland, Oregon, account number This account had been opened on February 23, 1972,
DB Cooper-43002
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with an initial deposit Between March 10 and 16, 197a,
* He explained that the source of this money was from his personal checking account, which he had closed out at the First National Bank of Anchorage, Bethel Branch. He still has this savings account at the St. Johns Branch.
displayed his checking account record with the First National Bank of Anchorage, which indicated that the account contained as high as at one time prior to 1972, and contained in excess of out in 1972.
when it was closed
explained he closed his checking account and deposited the money in the savings bank in Oregon as it was Impossible for him to write checks on a Bethel, Alaska bank while he was visiting in Portland.
recalls that he was living in Portland at the time of the hijacking of an aircraft by"D. B. COOPER". He recalls reading the newspaper articles of the hijacking, but denied that he has any personal knowledge of this matter.
He recalls reading the newspaper articles of the hijacking, but denied that he has any personal knowledge of this matter.
DESCRIPTION
Name:
Race:
White Nale
Sext
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Height:
6 fect 1 inch
Weight:
170 pounds
Eyes;
Blue
Hair?
Brown, receding at the temples
Marital Status;
Social Security Account Number:
Complexion: Bullde
Fair Slender Heavy equipment operator
Occupation:
Home Telephone:
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DB Cooper-43003SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
3/4/74
SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (RỰC)
HORJAK
Re Portland airtel to Seattle, 12/4/73.
Enclosed herewith for Seattle and Portland is one copy each of an investigative insert reflecting interview with
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Based on physical observation of 1 it is not felt that he resembles the physical description of the unknown subject in this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 Seattle (Enc. 1) Portland (mnc. ) (Info) Anchorage RVW-gal (4)
164-41-1381 SEARCHED KED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED MAR/ 7 1974 FBI FORTUNE !!! # back
DB Cooper-43004SAC, PORTLAND (62-NEW) (P)
2/8/74
SA
E.
) (Info) Anchorage RVW-gal (4)
164-41-1381 SEARCHED KED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED MAR/ 7 1974 FBI FORTUNE !!! # back
DB Cooper-43004SAC, PORTLAND (62-NEW) (P)
2/8/74
SA
E. ALLEN PROBST 52-2085-403 (00: POREZ, CONCERNING 175.25 wrap
62-30320 INFORMATION Portland)
OD 2/6/74, Valley News, 1121 Fairfield b6 Street, Eugene, Oregon, furnished the following information:
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Op the afternoon of 2/5/74, captioned subject came to office in Eugene stating that he had highly con- fidential information he wished to discuss. The subject then told that he knows the true identity of D. B. COOPER, who is responsible for hijacking an airplane during November of 1971. He told he has been aware of COOPER's true identity for two years; however, has been afraid to disclose this information because he fears for his life. The subject then produced from his wallet a snapshot of a male individual and also produced a composite drawing of D. B. COOPER. He placed these in front of noted a strong similarity between the man depicted in the photograph and the composite drawing of COOPER.
He placed these in front of noted a strong similarity between the man depicted in the photograph and the composite drawing of COOPER. inquired as to the true identity of COOPER and the subject stated he could not disclose the information at this time; however, would be in contact with within a day b6 b7C b7D
or two. He suggested that contact him at Albany telephone number 926-2475. The subject told that he had been the owner of Propst Flying Service in Albany and stated he became aware of COOPER's identity because of his connection with aviation.
On 2/6/74, telephoned subject at the above telephone number and subject agreed to meet with and SA in Eugene at 10:00 a.m., 2/7/74, at office.
On 2/7/74, SA met with subject at office, the Valley News. At the beginning of the inter es, subject appeared entirely coherent and stated to SA 4 - Portland
- 62 NEW) (I)- 164-41) (1 - 62-2085) LKE : JA (4)
1642-41-1382 SEARCHED VA SERIAL MED DOM ALTURA
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that he has known the true identity of D.
- 62 NEW) (I)- 164-41) (1 - 62-2085) LKE : JA (4)
1642-41-1382 SEARCHED VA SERIAL MED DOM ALTURA
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that he has known the true identity of D. B. COOPER for over two years. He further stated that he knows where the money from the hijacking is buried and could take SA to the location where COOPER disposed of a parachute. Upon further inquiry, subject stated that there are several people involved in the hijacking, including
Hle proceeded to state that the hijacking me masterminded by in Salom, Oregon, in Portland.
Oregon, and in Seattle, Washington. These along with the individual who used the name D. B. COOPER, engineered the hijacking for several months before the in- cident actually occurred. He then stated he has been followed by FBI Agents for at least 1-1/2 years and stated they have ransacked his house in Albany, Oregon, on several occasions looking for his "files" which ho has maintained on the hijacking and on one occasion they followed hin all the way to Boston, Massachusetts, and back to Oregon. He also stated the Secret Service has been watching him during this period of time, as well as other federal law enforce-
He also stated the Secret Service has been watching him during this period of time, as well as other federal law enforce- ment agencies. He stated
"Portland mob" and that the Portland mob" is also involved in the hijacking. When asked to identify members of the "Portland mob, " subject stated that SA is just as familiar with the members of the "Portland mob" as he is and there is no need for him to colaborate on the identity of these individuals. He claimed that the "Portland mob" and the FBI has made three attempts on his life in recent years. Part of the reasons for these attacks is because he learned a number of years ago that former President LYNDON JOHNSON was a queer. Subject stated that he is responsible for LYNDON JOHNSON deciding not to run for President in 1968. when asked how he is responsible for this, he stated that he wrote a detailed letter concerning his findings to the Mooney Aircraft Company. When asked how this preventod Mr. JOHNSON for running for President, he shouted in a loud voice, "If you can't see that, you're not much of an in- vestigator.
JOHNSON for running for President, he shouted in a loud voice, "If you can't see that, you're not much of an in- vestigator." The subject then began to breathe heavily and talk excitedly. He said that he carries a gun at all times and keeps Ioaded weapons in his automobile and his residence. He stated if the people who are following him get much closer "there will be some lead flying." Subject continued to ramble on, talking in an incoherent manner. Hle repeatedly stated that he will shoot anybody who attempts to follow him.
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DB Cooper-43006FD 02-NGV
Subject stated he is a candidate for governor in the State of Oregon and has formerly filed for this position. He stated he has paid political advertisements on numerous radio stations in the state concerning his candidacy advised that subject has in fact filed as a candidate for Governor and has run numerous political advertisements during the past week on various radio stations, including KPN radio in Eugene). Subject refused to display the photograph of the male individual he had shown to on 2/5/74, who allegedly resoubled the composite
Subject refused to display the photograph of the male individual he had shown to on 2/5/74, who allegedly resoubled the composite drawing of COOPER. He in- sisted he is currently conducting his own investigation con- cerning the hijacking and does not wish to relay any further information concerning this matter at the present time. He assured the interviewing agent, however, that he would not let cooPan got anay.
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The subject is obviously mentally ill and should be considered armed and dangerous in view of his above state- monts. Following is a description of the subject:

Race	White
Sex	Malo
Nationality	Amor Loan
Ago	50 to 55
Hloight	Approximately 519"
Weight	190 to 195 pounds
Duild	Heavy - Stocky
Haix	Brown
Complexion	Ruddy
Address	Albany, Oregon (refused to furnish street address)
Following is a description of the subject:

Race	White
Sex	Malo
Nationality	Amor Loan
Ago	50 to 55
Hloight	Approximately 519"
Weight	190 to 195 pounds
Duild	Heavy - Stocky
Haix	Brown
Complexion	Ruddy
Address	Albany, Oregon (refused to furnish street address)
Tolophono	920-2475

LEADS
PORTLAND
AT ALBANY, OREGON. Disseminate above information to local authorities.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-43007OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC (164-41)
DATE:
3/11/74
FROM
OM : SA RALPH P. HIMMEL SBACH
SUBJECT: NORJAK
For information, on 3/8/74,
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"ational Bank of Oregon, advised that she had received a telephone call from Hollywood-Rose City Branch, First
telephone $ * to the effect that JACK WEITZEL, 2020 N.
on 3/8/74,
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"ational Bank of Oregon, advised that she had received a telephone call from Hollywood-Rose City Branch, First
telephone $ * to the effect that JACK WEITZEL, 2020 N.E. 60th Ave., had found 6 of the ransom bills in this case in money he received when cashing his Social Security check at that branch 3/7/74. On same date, WEITZEL, who is retired and very hard of hearing, advised he had clipped and kept the list of ransom bills printed in the Journal newspaper. About 3 weeks ago he threw the clippings away. On Monday, 3/4/74, he cashed his Social Security check at the above bank and received a number of $20 bills. He dec@ded to check the bills against the ransom list, and remembering he had thrown his copy away, he wrote down the numbers on his $20 bills on a slip of paper. He took this paper to to call the bank to check them against the ransom list. him that upon calling the bank, he learned the bills are on the ransom list.
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advised same date that when WEITZEL brought him the list of bills, he understood from him that the list was taken from the ransom list, that he, WEITZEL, had found 6 of the bills, and that he wanted the bank advised. called the bank to advise them as requested by WEITZEL.
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above In view of the misunderstanding between the two no further action with respect to this false report of the finding of ransom bills appears necessary.
164-41-1383
INDEXED
SEARCHED nan.n. JINDE; SERIALIZED CARFILED MAR. : 13 FBI -PORTLANDOK
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-43008OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1082 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-15.5 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
DATE: 3/12/7+
FROM : SA GEORGE H. NG
SUBJECT: D. B. COOPER On 3/12/74
Oregon, telephone advised .
she has information regarding D. B. COOPER and would like to talk an agent. She could not talk over the telephone because she is using a party line telephone.
COOPER and would like to talk an agent. She could not talk over the telephone because she is using a party line telephone.
≥ Indices negative on
2-Portland GHN : ghn
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DB Cooper-43009 3/22/74
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SA
NORJAK
Re Portland memo of SA
9 2/26/74.
On 3/6/74, the following law enforcement agencies were contacted for any identifiable information with ROGER CLIFFE STROM, white male, born 2/20/31. Negative results were obtained:
Deputy Marion County Sheriff's Office Salem, Oregon
EUNICE PENNY Salem Police Department Salem, Oregon
Lieutenant
Oregon State Police Salem, Orogon
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On 3/11/74, Deputy Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Newport, Oregon, who handles law enforce- mont mattors at Depot Bay, Oregon, stated the name ROGER CLIFFE STROM was not
On 3/11/74, Deputy Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Newport, Oregon, who handles law enforce- mont mattors at Depot Bay, Oregon, stated the name ROGER CLIFFE STROM was not familiar to him. However, Deputy
stated a resided in Oregon, but
On 3/12/74, Chief of Police EINER NOEN, Lincoln City, Oregon, stated ROGER CLIFFE STROM was not identifiable with any individual in their files, nor was the name familiar to him. 3 - Portland
164-41-1385
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located
Oregon, mot with nogativo results.
On 3/12/74, Mrs. DAWNA REIMERS, Clerk, U. S. Postal Service, Lincoln City, Oregon, stated there was no record on ROGER CLIFFE STROM entering a forwarding address at Lincoln City. Orecon, during the past two years. REIMERS noted
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On 3/18/74.
Oregon, telephone
Was interviewed at
telophone Stated , ROGER CLIFFE STROM
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stated ROGER was employed during 1971 as a truck driver for North American Van Lines.
Oregon, telephone
Was interviewed at
telophone Stated , ROGER CLIFFE STROM
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stated ROGER was employed during 1971 as a truck driver for North American Van Lines. She added STROM lived in Depot Bay during the time he was employed with North American. She added he received his trip schedules from the Portland Office of North American, and they would probably be able to advise if he was in travel status on 11/24/71. stated she could not recall whether was in Depot Bay, or Lincoln City, on 11/24/71.
thereafter related
was considered a near genius, who served in the U. S. Army during the 1940s, after which he was employed as an air- craft engineer at Boeing Company, Seattle, Washington. She stated chrom was a victim of the Boeing layoffs during 1967. believed it was during this same period that ROGER
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stated as a result of those problems, was committed by for mental health reasons to
the Veterans Hospital, Seattle, Washington. She moted, how- ever, his stay at the hospital was voluntary, and he was in a position to leave the hospital at any time he desired.
She moted, how- ever, his stay at the hospital was voluntary, and he was in a position to leave the hospital at any time he desired. could not recall the period of his committment.
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DB Cooper-43011PD 164-41
stated left his job with North American Van Lines during the summer of 1973. Sho described him as being a little eccentric, and in one particular area paranoid. She stated the latter was a result of ROGER's belief that people were attempting to poison him. She recalled there were incidents in restaurants where ROGER feared the food he was being served was poisoned, further statod
was very frugal, and for considerable periods ox time he survived on one dollar per day, although he had more funds available to him. She noted, however, that ROGER never got much money. further recalled
was an individual who liked to stay in old motels during his travels. was not aware of ROGER's current address. stated ROGER was last seon during January, 1974, who noticed him in an auto parts store in Lincoln City, Oregon, Sho stated did not engage STROM in any conversation.
stated ROGER was last seon during January, 1974, who noticed him in an auto parts store in Lincoln City, Oregon, Sho stated did not engage STROM in any conversation.
stated
had never
mentioned the name D. B. COOPER, and never talked of the hijacking of the Northwest Orient aircraft, nor had he ever indicated the possession of a large sum of money. did not believe was capable of committing an act such as hijacking, and stated that although he was very protective of his activities, she felt him to be extremely honest. added
to her knowledge, had novor received instruction or training in parachuting or flying.
thereafter provided the following
individuals
Nother
A. J. STROM Riverview Terrace Spokane, Washington
Seattle, Washington
Spokane, Washington
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stated there was an instance, date and location unrecalled, wherein went to visit ROGER at a tent site where he was residing somewhere in the Seattle, Washington area. stated, allegedly, ROGER came out of the tent with a gun and ordered off of his property.
wherein went to visit ROGER at a tent site where he was residing somewhere in the Seattle, Washington area. stated, allegedly, ROGER came out of the tent with a gun and ordered off of his property.
who belioved she had a photograph of b6 b7C
ROGER in one of her albums, stated she would attempt to locate it, and would thereafter provide it to the FBI.
LEADS
PORTLAND
AT SALEM, OREGON. Recontact and obtain photograph of ROGER CLIFFE STROM.
AT PORTLAND, OREGON. Contact North American Van Lines and attempt to determine STROM's travel activities on 11/24/71. STRATA
CAUTION: SURINET HAS BEEN COMMITTED FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AND HAS DISPLAYED FIREARM WHEN ORDERING RELATIVES FROM HIS RESIDENCE,
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DB Cooper-43013FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 3/27/74
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL AIR MAIL - REGISTERED
(Priority)

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)	ATTN:	FBI LABORATORY
FROM:	SAG, LOS ANGELES (164-497)	(P)
RE:	NORJAK 00: Seattle

Enclosed for the Bureau are two fingerprints cards containing
FBI LABORATORY
FROM:	SAG, LOS ANGELES (164-497)	(P)
RE:	NORJAK 00: Seattle

Enclosed for the Bureau are two fingerprints cards containing known finger and palm prints of and one envelope containing known head hair samples of
The enclosed items were furnished by the Glendale California. Police Department on 3/26/74. following
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Previous investigation by the Los Angeles Division concerning has revealed he disappeared under unusual circumstances a short time prior to the hijacking, has changed his name and appearance and was in the Portland, Oregon, area at the time this crime occurred. He should be considered a possible suspect in this matter.
The suspect, who declined to identify himself or sign the fingerprint cards at Glendale Police Department, is described as follows: 
3 ~ Bureau (Encl 3) (RM) 2 - Las Vegas (164-60) (2) - Portland (164-41) 2 - Seattle (164-81) 2 - Los Angeles CRS/trb (11)
164-41-1386
SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZED 13 FILED RED MAR 3 0 1974 FBI - PORTLAND! 00) A.tachtig
Approved:
Sent
M Per DB Cooper-43014
Special Agent in Charge
U.
(164-81) 2 - Los Angeles CRS/trb (11)
164-41-1386
SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZED 13 FILED RED MAR 3 0 1974 FBI - PORTLAND! 00) A.tachtig
Approved:
Sent
M Per DB Cooper-43014
Special Agent in Charge
U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
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Name
Aliases
Race
Sex
Dates of birth
Height
Weight
Eyes
Hair
Social Security Account Number Residence
Prior residence
California drivers licenses
Occupation
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White Male
5'11" 160 pounds
Blue
Blonde, below shoulders in length
Los Angeles, California
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Eugene. Oregon
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Ganoga Park, California.
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU
The Laboratory is requested to compare the human hair clipping removed from the seat on the victim aircraft which unsub is believed to have occupied, with the enclosed human hair samples. Las Vegas Division is being requested to resubmit the slides containing this hair clipping for microscopic comparison.
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DB Cooper-43015 LA 164-497
The Identification Division is requested to compare the enclosed finger and palm prints of with unidentified latent prints in this matter.
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LEADS
LAS VEGAS
AT LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Resubmit to the FBI Laboratory the glass microscopic slide
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LEADS
LAS VEGAS
AT LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Resubmit to the FBI Laboratory the glass microscopic slide containing the hair clipping removed from the seat of the victim aircraft which was believed occupied by the unsub, so the Laboratory can make microscopic comparisons of enclosed hair clippings of
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DB Cooper-43016OPTIONAL FORM NO. 50 MAY $962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
ATTENTION: RALPH H. HIMMELSBACH
DATE: 4/4/74
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re memo from SA GEORGE H.NG to SAC, Portland,
dated 3/12/74.
The following investigation was conducted by
SA
AT
? OREGON
On 3/14/74, two attempts were made to contact
in . These . b6
attempts were negative.
On the evening of 3/14/74,
was contacted tele phonically.
An attempt was made to set up an appointment on the evening of 3/14/74, or in the day time on 3/15/74. said that this would not be possible in view of the fact that during the daytime of 3/15/74. she would not be home in that she was going to ; however, she stated that
would be at the residence and
she would not be home in that she was going to ; however, she stated that
would be at the residence and would be available for interview and further stated that was aware of everything.
On 3/15/74,
birth date ,
at , Oregon, furnished the following information that he thought was pertinent to the D.B. COOPER case.
He advised that about ago he was in the Y Cafe having coffee and he overheard an individual by the name of talking about various hijackings.
stated that did discuss the D.B. COOPER
hijacking, and that
was apparently well informed on the type of aircraft that COOPER hijacked.
164-41-1387
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED GD
I'MFed Kill
5010-104-07
- Portland
KAL : Lmp!
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-43017
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advised that stated that it would be impossible to parachute out of an airliner in the dark due to the lack of light which would destroy any depth perception that the jumper might have.
PD 164-41
advised that stated that it would be impossible to parachute out of an airliner in the dark due to the lack of light which would destroy any depth perception that the jumper might have.
thought that this information concerning the airplane and the fact that a man could not jump from the airplane should be brought to the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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DB Cooper-43018
- 2 - OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) -101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
Says
SAC, PORTLAND
(164-41)
DATE:
4/5/74
FROM
SAC, SACRAMENTO
(164-50) (P)
SUBJECT:
KORJAK
(CO: SE)
Enclosed for Portland and Seattle is one copy each of a letter dated 4/3/74 signed by James Ii. Woodside, Sr., who indicates he believes one , who lives in the Portland, Oregon area, could be a suspect in captioned matter.
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The enclosed letter is self-explanatory and it is believed that Woodside is talking about NORJAK even though he refers to it as the "United Air Lines Job".
PORTLAND
AT PORTLAND, OREGON
Will, through logical sources, conduct appropriate inquiry regarding which will identi- fy, or eliminate him as person responsible
PORTLAND
AT PORTLAND, OREGON
Will, through logical sources, conduct appropriate inquiry regarding which will identi- fy, or eliminate him as person responsible for captioned matter.
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ARIMED AND DANGEROUS 2 - Portland (Encl 1) 2 - Seattle (164-81) (Encl. 1) 2 - Sacramento J.T/jt (6)
164-41-1389
SEARCHED SERIALIZERE IFILED.
INDEXED
APR 8 1974 FBI- PORTLAND L'tack 0
5010-104-02
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-430195820 Fair Oaks Blvd., #139 Carmichael, Calif. 95608 April 3rd 1974.
Federal Building 2800 Cottage Way Sacramento, Calif. 95825
The attached is presented at the request of United Air Lines
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The writer was a resident of Portland, Oregon, when I returned to California, after retireing with forty five years with a large international food processing company.
Residing in the writer and
now living is Sacramento in San Jose, California. Now a widower I am here in Carmichael.
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In May of 1969 Mrs. Woodside and I were in a serious auto accident near Klamath Falls, returning to Portland after seeing ont our way to Europe.
Woodside and I were in a serious auto accident near Klamath Falls, returning to Portland after seeing ont our way to Europe.
Mrs. Woodside was killed out right and the writer was in the hospital in San Jose for eleven months so lost most all contact with our Portland friends.
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I do not recall when the United Air Lines Job was done however, I had plenty of time to read about it at the time and the attached always comes to mind: when I read about such things or I go to various airports.
DB Cooper-43020
Sincerely yours,
JMW/W
James M. Woodside Br. 164-41-1388
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# boch Right FBI PORTLAND APO 8 1974
DB Cooper-43021United States Air Force, originally from Seattle, Washington After V. Wall he was stationed at Portland Air base until 2
Taverns were at their peak at this time in Portland and the Shuffle Inn was the best in the aria, a good neighborhood and a gathering place for the pilots and crew of the Portland Air Base. They did a very good business until about 1955 as things were pretty wide open, punchboards, dice, cards and pinball machines.
They did a very good business until about 1955 as things were pretty wide open, punchboards, dice, cards and pinball machines. About this time the government had a national drive on " Bookles" they were picked up and busted 0
He lived with
in . My last
known address was Portland, Oregon. This was 0 :
A man about town, a big spender, well acquaninted every where.
As I recall he made several trips United air Lines to SoFo and return, this was in the early or med 60's Believe he had in S. Fo b6 b7C $1
Also a whose name I only recall as
1.
DB Cooper-43022
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I do not know his present address but am sure he is still in Portland.
present address 1e Apt# 305. Portland, Oregon.
. He Is thoroughly familiar
with the entire Oregon terrain, especially, and all of eastern section of the state. I can not think of anyone better qualified to do the United Air Lines job.
0
One thing I might mention
As for having help in the United job that would certainly be no problem with him as he was well known every where and the personality that you could not
0
One thing I might mention
As for having help in the United job that would certainly be no problem with him as he was well known every where and the personality that you could not help but liking which was of considerable help at all times.
His present occupation I do not know as I have not been in Portland since 1971. however, he is still in the Portland are.
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DB Cooper-43023 4/5/74
AIRTEL

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) ATTN: FBI LABORATORY
FROM:	SAG, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (₽)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
00: Seattle

Re Los Angeles airtel to the Bureau, 3/27/74.
Enclosed for the FBI Laboratory is one glass slide containing bairs which were obtained from the seat of the aircraft where the highjacker was sitting.
The Bureau Laboratory La requested to conduct examination set forth in referenced airtel.
Q
3 - Bureau (Exc. 1) 1 - Los Angeles (164-497) (Info) Portland (164-41) (Info) 1 - Seattle (164-81) (Info) 1 - Las Vegas misch.
1) 1 - Los Angeles (164-497) (Info) Portland (164-41) (Info) 1 - Seattle (164-81) (Info) 1 - Las Vegas misch. (7)
164-41-1390
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED APR I 2. 1974 FBI PORTLAND
DB Cooper-430244/12/74
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAG, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) NORJAK (00:Seattle)
RE: RAYMOND TORREY HEALD SUB #278 DOB 3/30/39
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Investigation at Ashland, Oregon, by SA disclosed RAYMOND TORREY HEALD was arrested 6/22/72, by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office for criminal activity in drugs. On 12/6/72, HEALD rled guilty. He is dororihed as follows:

Race	White Male
Sex
Nationality	American
DOB	3/30/39
POB	Attleboro, Massachusetts
Ago	35 years
Height	5'11"
Weight	200 pounds
Hair	Brown
Eyes	Brown
Tattoos	Right forearm "Who Me," A.
He is dororihed as follows:

Race	White Male
Sex
Nationality	American
DOB	3/30/39
POB	Attleboro, Massachusetts
Ago	35 years
Height	5'11"
Weight	200 pounds
Hair	Brown
Eyes	Brown
Tattoos	Right forearm "Who Me," A.F. Airborne

HEALD's wife, RITA RUTH HEALD, was arrested at the same time. She is described as follows:
Race White Female
Sex
2-Seattle 2-Portland
JJM:krv (4)/;
162-91-1391 DB Cooper-43025PD 164-41

Nationality	American
DOB	10/24/31
Age	42 years
Height	5'3"
Weight	123 pounds
Eyes	Hazel
Hair	Blonde

A photograph of HEALD was obtained, and he was eliminated as a suspect
3"
Weight	123 pounds
Eyes	Hazel
Hair	Blonde

A photograph of HEALD was obtained, and he was eliminated as a suspect in NORJAK due to the fact his description does not fit description of D. B. COOPER as furnished by witnesses during NORJAK.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-43026OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1862 EDITION GSA FPMR (4L CFA) 101-11.5 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC (164-41)
DATE: 4/17/74
FROM : SA RALPH P. HIMMELS BACH
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re memo of SA
, dated 4/4/74. b6 b7C
Referenced memo sets forth information from a complainant that one Eugene, Oregon, was well informed regarding this matter.
For information, Sgt.
1 Lane County b6 Sheriff's Office, Eugene, Oregon, recently advised that , has been interested in the case since its occurrence, has followed all news accounts available to him, and has formed a theory of how the hi jacking was done has even
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As a matter of possible
interest. obtained a copy and furnished it to the writer to review. The
which do not take into consideration facts which are known to Bureau investigators.
obtained a copy and furnished it to the writer to review. The
which do not take into consideration facts which are known to Bureau investigators.
The above
was returned to
to return to ·
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The name serial. No further action appears necessary.
should be indexed to this
RPH (2)
$010-108-02
DB Cooper-43027 .
164-41-1392 2
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanFD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription
4/15/74
Los Angeles, California, was interviewed Los Angeles, b7C
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the Office of Attorney present.
who was
SA's C. ROBERT STRANGER and b6
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as Special b7C
was furnished an 'Interrogation; Advice of Rights" form by SA STRANGER. Upon reading the contents of the form deferred
to his attorney who advised him not to sign, however, Attorney added that his client would answer questions concerning his whereabouts during the hijacking of a Northwest Orient plane in November 1971.
stated that on or about November 21. 1971,
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. He had decided to get away from everything, having first thought he would go south, perhaps +: Tomas,
He had decided to get away from everything, having first thought he would go south, perhaps +: Tomas, but then decided to return to the general ares of the "old stamping grounds" in Oregon and Washington, He added that he had no specific destination in mind but had decided to pass on through Medford, Oregon, where he was well known since in that area
in . He had thought of driving directly to Seattle, Washington, but later decided to try to get a job in the Eugene or Portland, Oregon area.
He stated that on the day
just south of Redondo Beach.
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California. he had taken
located
to the near Victory and Olive in Burbank, California. This is the' dealership where he had purchased this car several days earlier. While the car was being serviced he had stayed at a motel in Burbank, name unrecalled, but believes located at the corner of in Burbank.He stated he would have registered under the name of at this motel the night prior to departing for the Washington-
Oregon area. He believes this would have been the night of November 21, 1971.
He stated he would have registered under the name of at this motel the night prior to departing for the Washington-
Oregon area. He believes this would have been the night of November 21, 1971.
' Interviewed on 1/10/74 at Los Angeles . California File # Los Angeles, 164-497
SA's
by C. ROBERT STRANGER/crs/svy and
164-4-1-1393 STY
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Date dictated
4/758741079
AFTER: 1977
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the pro your agency; it and it's contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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DB Cooper-43028 2 - It back 2 LA 164-497
About noon on the day of November 22. 1971, he had picked up his car at He recalls the car had on it at the time. He traveled north on Interstate 5 to Sacramento, California, arriving in that city on the night of November 22, 1971. He stayed at a motel in Northern Sacramento, California, and recalls the motel was just a few blocks west of Interstate 5 across from a Standard Gas Station. He paid cash for one nights lodging at this motel.
The following day, on November 23, 1971, he drove to Eugene, Oregon, where he went to a motel called the "Town"
The following day, on November 23, 1971, he drove to Eugene, Oregon, where he went to a motel called the "Town" or "Townhouse" motel located on a one way street going north in Eugene. He believes this street was a numbered street, possibly 6th or 7th Street in Eugene .
recalls he spent the night of November 23, 1971, at this motel where he had consulted the yellow pages of the telephone directory and made several telephone calls
He stated this was not too unusual as often have an opening and will hire someone with experience if they know they are available in the area.
The following date, on November 24, 1971; he proceeded into Portland, Oregon. He believes he stayed in a motel in Portland from two to five days and recalls having Thanksgiving dinner alone in a restaurant in Portland.
He described the motel he stayed in at Portland as being about five miles south of Portland City Center on Southwest Barber Boulevard (old highway 99). He described the motel as a large two story building with a large bowling alley located on the same lot as themtel.
He described the motel as a large two story building with a large bowling alley located on the same lot as themtel. The motel and bowling alley were located on the west side of Barber Boulevard and the bowling alley is on a corner where two streets intersect.
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DB Cooper-43029
23 LA 164-497
stated he probably registered in the motel ৳6
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but possibly as He added that he probably would not have put down an accurate descriptim of his car but would have put some variation of the car description on the motel registration form such as He added that for an address he would have probably used some variation of his old home address of Los Angeles, California, such as Los Angeles.
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continued stating he paid cash at all the motels, was alone at all times and remembered becoming involved in a discussion with a woman at the motel in Eugene about commercial rates. He believes he told the woman he was with so he could qualify for a commercial rate.
Auourney juverveneu when was questioned concerning the reasons for his actions or why MARGARET SILKWOOD had denied knowledge of his whereabouts
Auourney juverveneu when was questioned concerning the reasons for his actions or why MARGARET SILKWOOD had denied knowledge of his whereabouts or wellbeing during previous interviews. stated that
MARGARET SILKWOOD has advised she wants
nothing more to do
. Attorney advised that
responses
to questions concerning reasons for his actions would be
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stated he had absolutely no knowledge whatsoever concerning the hijacking of a Northwest Orient Airline plane in November 1971, other than what he had learned of the incident through the media. He stated he had never parachuted in his life although once while learning to fly in Medford, Oregon, ten years ago, he had watched some sky divers perform in a local airport and he was tempted to try.
He stated he would be willing to take a polygraph examination to establish the truthfulness of his statements concerning his knowledge of the hijacking. .
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DB Cooper-43030 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMA (41 CFR) 101-11.8
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
SAC,SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
4/16/74
FROM
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
8
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
SAC,SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
4/16/74
FROM
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
Seattle
Re Los Angeles airtel to Seattle dated 2/28/74. Enclosed for Seattle and Portland are two copies of an FD-202 containing results of interview of .
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RE
During the course of previous investigation by the Los Angeles Division it had been ascertained V12CL U Licenses under three different names.
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On 3/26/73, the Glendale, California, Police
Department concerning While in custody of the Glendale Police Department Bureau agents attempted to interview at which time he was completely uncooperative, refusing to make any statements or to admit his identity until he had consulted with an attorney.
Finger and palm prints and head hair samples were furnished by the Glendale Police Department and were forwarded to the FBI Laboratory on 3/27/74, for comparison with hair samples and unidentified latent prints found on the aircraft.
On 4/10/74, arrangements were made with Attorney $ to interview presence.
forwarded to the FBI Laboratory on 3/27/74, for comparison with hair samples and unidentified latent prints found on the aircraft.
On 4/10/74, arrangements were made with Attorney $ to interview presence.
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Seattle (Enc. 2)
2 Portland (164-41) (Enc. 2) Los Angeles
crs/svy (6)
164-41-1394 SEARCHED
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will 002
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DB Cooper-43031LA 164-497
furnished an itinerary from the
time of in Redondo Beach, Cali- fornia, on November 21, 1971, through his arrival in Portland, Oregon on November 24, 1971.
LEADS
PORTLAND
AT EUGENE, OREGON: (1) Will attempt to locate Town or Townhouse Motel located on a one way street going north probably 6th or 7th Street in Eugene and ascertain if they possess records for November 23-24, 1971. Through these records attempt to corroborate information provided by that he spent the night of November 23, at this motel in Portland, Oregon.
(2) Attempt to locate a large two story motel approximately five miles south of downtown Destand on withwent Daher Paulneed located on the same lot with a large bowling alley. The bowling alley is reportedly on the west side of Barber Boulevard on a corner where a street intersects Barber
The bowling alley is reportedly on the west side of Barber Boulevard on a corner where a street intersects Barber Boulevard.
Portal indicating
(3) Will ascertain if records are available
as either registered b6
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(4) Through registration records and telephone records attempt to establish whereabouts at 2:00 pm on November 24, 1971, it being noted that unknown subject purchased one way ticket to Seattle at Portland International Airport at 2:00 pm on November 24, 1971.
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DB Cooper-43032
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TO
:
+
SAG, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE: 4/24/74
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re my memo dated 3/22/74. On 4/10/74,
Oregon was interviewed at
Oregon.
stated she was unable to locate a photograph Of ROGER CLIFF STROM, mr had she seen him since she last talked to the FBI.
was displayed artist's concenti ons of D. B. COOPER where upon she advised in her opinion, does not appear at all similar to the drawings.
was displayed artist's concenti ons of D. B. COOPER where upon she advised in her opinion, does not appear at all similar to the drawings. She reiterated it was her belief ROGER STROM was not capable of committing an act such as the hijacking of 11/24/71.
The setting of further leads to identify ROGER CLIFF STROM or obtain a photograph through other relatives is being left to the discretion of the Case Agent.
STROM HAS BEEN COMMITTED FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AND HAS DISPLAYED FIREARM WHEN ORDERING RELATIVES FROM RESIDENCE.
2-Portland
RFR: krv (2) KW
164-41-1394-2
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-43033
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TO	: SAC	(164-41)
FROM	: SA

SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE: 4/23/74
IDENT. Pl
42-382
02-2019 164-41-1382
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On 4/23/74, E. ALLEN PROPST, 253 Scravel Hill Road, Albany, Oregon, telephone 926-2475, was contacted at 1121 Fairfield
ALLEN PROPST, 253 Scravel Hill Road, Albany, Oregon, telephone 926-2475, was contacted at 1121 Fairfield Street, Eugene, Oregon, where he volunteered the following information:
PROPST advised that when he was previously interviewed by SA approximately two months ago concerning captioned matter, he hesitated to trust SA and, therefore, withheld information as to the true identity of D. B. COOPER. Since that time he has "checked out" and feels he can now put his trust in the FBI. He stated COOPER is identical to the following individual:
Name :
Race:
White
Sex:
Male
Age:
About
Height:
Approximately 5'10"
Weight:
160 pounds
Hair:
Dark. brown
Address:
,
Oregon.
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Name :
LEE STTTON
Race:
White
Sex:
Male
Nationality:
American
1
Age:
45-46
Height:
5'10" - 6'
Build:
Medium
Hair:
Dark brown
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SITTON operates a flight service from an airfield which is located on PROPST's ranch at 253 SE Scravel Hill Road, Albany. SITTON has operated this flying service for several years.
During the past several years, SITTON frequently
- At this point, PROPST produced a photograph which he claims is a photograph of · The person depicted in this photograph bears a very definite resemblance to the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER. PROPST made this photo available to SA and the photo has been retained.
Approximately contacted PROPST
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Mr. PROPST stated that on one occasion
told
PROPST noted as that should not be contacted concerning she would not be cooperative and it would He stated is in some way associated with Oregon, and has obtained in
various types of electronic apparatus the past.
Based on the above facts and the fact that looks exactly like the composite drawing of COOPER,
that should not be contacted concerning she would not be cooperative and it would He stated is in some way associated with Oregon, and has obtained in
various types of electronic apparatus the past.
Based on the above facts and the fact that looks exactly like the composite drawing of COOPER, PROPST concludes is identical to COOPER. While furnishing the above information, he rambled about former President LYNDON JOHNSON having connections with the "Portland mob" and further claimed that were involved in the hijacking of captioned matter, including in Seattle, Washington.
PROPST has furnished a great deal of further incoherent unrelated information. It is believed that PROPST is extremely mentally unstable and that the above information is highly questionable. It is believed, however,
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that a limited amount of investigation should be conducted concerning to determine his current whereabouts, employment and financial status. Also, consideration should be given to displaying a photograph of to witnesses in captioned matter.
LEADS
PORTLAND
AT OREGON. Conduct above investigation re
.
AT EUGENE, OREGON.
Also, consideration should be given to displaying a photograph of to witnesses in captioned matter.
LEADS
PORTLAND
AT OREGON. Conduct above investigation re
.
AT EUGENE, OREGON. Will maintain contact with E. ALLEN PROPST who requested to be recontacted in this matter by SA 
(PROPST advised that he can be contacted at above telephone number, 926-2475, and the caller should state that "his order at the bakery is ready." PROPST will then call the FBI in Eugene as he is certain that his telephone is tapped. )
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-3- OPTIONAL, FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-st.8
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE: 5/13/74
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 5/13/74, E. ALLEN PROPST, 253 Scravel Hill Road, Albany, Oregon, telephone 926-2475, telephonically contacted SA at the Eugene Resident Agency and furnished the following information:
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Since interviewed by SA on 4/23/74, Mr. PROPST has determined that the $200,000 in $20 bills from captioned hijacking is definitely buried near a building on his ranch at 253 Scravel Hill Road, Albany.
PROPST has determined that the $200,000 in $20 bills from captioned hijacking is definitely buried near a building on his ranch at 253 Scravel Hill Road, Albany. PROPST states he now wants this matter brought out into the open and wanted to know the status of investigation by the Bureau since the previous interview. . He stated he will grant his permission for the FBI to dig up the money on his ranch and wants to be contacted immediately so that these arrangements can be made. He stated he wants to be contacted by an Agent on the morning of 5/14/74, and he will show the Agent where he believes the money is buried. He will assist the Bureau in attempting recovery of this money.
PROPST stated he feels he will need protection once the digging starts as the subject, be alerted when the digging starts, and will take action against him.
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Case Agent review all information furnished by PROPST to date and determine whether or not he should be contacted on the morning of 5/14/74.
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3-Portland
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Case Agent review all information furnished by PROPST to date and determine whether or not he should be contacted on the morning of 5/14/74.
LEADS
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3-Portland
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LEADS (CONT'D)
AT EUGENE, OREGON. Will maintain contact with PROPST. AT PORTLAND, OREGON. Will review information furnished by PROPST and determine whether or not contact should be made with this individual.
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DB Cooper-43038OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE:
5/20/74
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NOR JAK
On 5/17/74, SA's contacted E. ALLEN PROPST, 253 Scravel Hill Road, Albany, Oregon, telephone 926-2475, at the T & R Restaurant, Albany, Oregon. PROPST then escorted Agents to his ranch at the above address, which consists of approximately 80 acres, located directly east of Albany, Oregon.
PROPST's ranch is located east of Scravel Hill Road and directly north of Oregon Highway 20.
PROPST then escorted Agents to his ranch at the above address, which consists of approximately 80 acres, located directly east of Albany, Oregon.
PROPST's ranch is located east of Scravel Hill Road and directly north of Oregon Highway 20. An aircraft runway, approximately 2,000 feet in length is located on PROPST's ranch. A small flying service is also on the ranch, which belongs to LEE SITTON, who rents from PROPST.
PROPST's residence faces Scravel Hill Road and is only a short distance from the roadway. Approximately 200 yards east of his residence is located a concrete block garage and a house trailer. PROPST directed the Agents to the concrete block garage and pointed an area next to the west side of the garage stating this is where dug a deep hole in the ground, approximately .
PROPST also took the above Agents to a location at the south end of the aircraft runway and pointed to an area at the end of the runway stating that had also done b6 b7C
some digging in this area with a backhoe. He then took the above Agents to another location near an aircraft hanger approximately 200 yards southeast of his residence and stated that had also done some digging in this location.
He then took the above Agents to another location near an aircraft hanger approximately 200 yards southeast of his residence and stated that had also done some digging in this location.
During interview, PROPST rambled and stated that the Portland "mob" was responsible for the assassination of President KENNEDY, and stated that President JOHNSON had two aviators assassinated at one time ,because President
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JOHNSON's wife, LADYBIRD, had an interest in the Mooney Aircraft Company. When asked to elaborate on these facts PROPST rambled and could not give the interviewing Agents a reason as to why he had the above suspicions.
PROPST is extremely difficult to interview as he is obviously mentally unstable. It was ascertained during the interview, however, that he feels is b6 b7C identical to D. B. COOPER for the following reasons:
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It was ascertained during the interview, however, that he feels is b6 b7C identical to D. B. COOPER for the following reasons:
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(1) looks exactly like the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER.
(2)
(3)
It appears that the above reasons are the only reasons that PROPST suspects ·
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PROPST stated that he is extremely busy running for Governor of Oregon on a Democratic ticket, and mentioned that he feels that his investigation into the D.B. COOPER matter will greatly assist his campaign when it becomes public knowledge that he was the man responsible for the solution of this case.
PROPST indicated he will in some way make it public knowledge that he has conducted this investigation and will utilize the information he has developed to further his political ambitions.
The area pointed out by PROPST, where he alleges
- does not show any recent
sign of digging. The area does not have any grass growing, and it is possible that digging did take place in this loca- tion at one time. The area surrounding the alleged
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location of the hole dug by is a grassy area.
The area surrounding the alleged
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It is recommended that a photograph of be shown to witnesses in captioned matter, and that a limited amount of investigation be conducted concerning to determine his current whereabouts, employment, and financial status. b6 b7C
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LEADS
PORTLAND
AT ALBANY, OREGON Conduct investigation re the current whereabouts of , his employment, and financial status as set forth in previous leads.
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AT EUGENE, OREGON. Maintain contact with E. ALLEN PROPST, 253 Scravel Hill Road, Albany, Oregon.
of
AT PORTLAND, OREGON, Arrange for display of photo to appropriate witnesses.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTEAT A 1 a
FEDER
BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTEAT A 1 a
FEDER
BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-41
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

May 15, 1974
TO:
SAC, Portland
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE:
Airtel 12-21-71 and Buairtel 1-4-72
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Portland
SPECIMENS:
The fingerprints of
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which were submitted for elimination purposes in this case, have served their purpose and are enclosed for your disposition.
Enc. (5)
Conkelley Clarence M. Kelley, Director
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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FB1
Date:
6/4/74
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AIR MAIL
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TO :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM :
JEM
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
00: Seattle
RE:
is a suspect in this matter because he re-
portedly
, Washington area recently and he supposedly resembles the artist's
(164-41)
FROM :
JEM
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
00: Seattle
RE:
is a suspect in this matter because he re-
portedly
, Washington area recently and he supposedly resembles the artist's conception of UNSUB in this matter. is described as follows:
Name Alias Race
Caucasian Male
Sex Date of Birth Height
Weight Hair
519" - 6' 190 lbs. Curly or wavy, brown, receding Fair
Complexion Characteristics
Eyes
Blue
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*U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
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Comments
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9 Spokane, Washington, advised she has no idea where is. She was advised of the nature of this investigation and stated she believed was
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Oregon, in 11/71. She stated
at Salem Oregon
at the time of the hijacking in 1971.
LEADS :
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AT SALEM, OREGON
Will attempt to determine if suspect was work- b6 ing on 11/24/71. If it is determined was not working or his whereabouts cannot be positively established, the
If it is determined was not working or his whereabouts cannot be positively established, the Port- land Division is requested to obtain all background information on that might produce information useful in processing as a suspect in this matter.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)
Re Portland letter to Seattle dated 4/12/74.
Re:
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Ashland, Oregon. RICHARD LEE WALLER's DOB is 2/20/34.
On 5/31/74, and 6/3/74. investigation at Ashland, Oregon, by SA disclosed that RICHARD LEE WALLER is a businessman residing in Ashland, Oregon, and he is described as a WMA, 5' 9", 145 pounds, brown hair, slight build, 40 years of age.
Lt. Ashland, Oregon, Police Department, advised he is acquainted with RICHARD LEE WALLER and he is not identical to composite drawing of D. B. COOPER.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Seattle 3 - Portland
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4VECECHGOD. C 00 AT PD 32 DE A6 2003 139 1 .. WAR JUUJU 0 IS __ 132 MAY 7. Fa DIA : CTOR FBI. 10 721 ATLANTA IMEDIAIL FBI SEATTLE ISMEDIATE FEI PORTLAND IMMEDIATE - 164.41 ST UNCLAS NORJAK
RE DUILLCAL TO PORTLAND MAY 17, 1971, ALL BUILLCALL 10 SEATTLE AND ATLANTA MAY . 10, 1973.
FOR INFORMATION OF RECEIVING OFFICIAL, DIYE WALLACE, OBC NEWS, ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE. DINAJOR C. MAY IS, 197, REGARDING CAPTIONAD MATTEA . ON IAL SAME LATE , WALLACE VAS CONTACILD SY INSPECTOR PUBLIC AFFAIR" b6 b7C OFFICE, AND WAS ADIVELD THAT WALLACE And CALL
ON IAL SAME LATE , WALLACE VAS CONTACILD SY INSPECTOR PUBLIC AFFAIR" b6 b7C OFFICE, AND WAS ADIVELD THAT WALLACE And CALL OF KIN ASSISTA .I. , WORIA. GCRED, HAD BES I. VISITGATI.E INL' COCFLA CALI FOR THE PAST SIX MOWING. THEY HAD TALALE TO LUMINOUS PROFILE AND VA- 21-1691 164-41-1691 FILMED INTERVIENS WITH STEWARDESSSE A .. PASSARCARD DRO GURLS
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DB Cooper-43049 PAGA TAO CO AS TAS U SLAD IN A POSITION TO KNOW THE DATAILE C. 3OCT20 % ACTIVITIES ALL IG IDEVIIFY PACTOGRAPhe OF COOPER. CORTILI, t. FALD 10 BY WALLACE, IS BELIEVED IDENTICAL TO ERYA . CONFLI , WHITE WALL , DOS. FEBRUARY 25, 1916, CANTINAEL, WILLUn , FOI .C. 09. 20 . DURING COURSE OF FREIA INVESTIGATIS. THEY HAVE DEVELOPED SUSPECT, ONE JACK CONFELT, NOW DEJARLES . ACCORDING TO WALLACE, WHEN COFFELT b6
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coOFen . WAS TOLD COFFELT'S STORY IC A FALL -LANCE WRITE.
SY InE BANE OF ALL CUS LAS TALKEL TO A.L PRESUMABLY WALLACE SAID THAT THEIN LATEXVIEW OF 0 :E OF THE STEWARDESSES AAS DISCLOSED THAT SHE IJEWIIFIED A PICTURE OF COFFELI AS D. B. COOPER; HOWEVER, C.IL CLAINS THIS PRUTOGRAFE WAS REVER SHOWN TO HER BY THE FBI .. CSS NAS ALGO INTERVIEWIL A PASSENGER WHO SAID THE FBI DID CHOV HI .. A PICTURE OF COFFELI WHICH HE IDENTIFIED AS COOPER BUT THE FBI ALVER FOLLOWED UP WITH ANY ADDITIONAL I.VESTIGATIO. .
WALLACE CLAIMS THAT UBE HAS LEARNED THAT A TEST FLIGHT PERFORMED FOR THE BUREAU BEERLIDAD INA1 BHET THE REAR DOCE OF THE PLANS WAS LET BOW .. THE CABIA PRESSURE 11 THE PLANT PROFFES .
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THIS EVENT OCCURRED DURING THE ACTUAL FLIGHT WITH COUPLE OF ItIS WAS ONE OF THE DEARE SY WHICH ME CALD ET RAI ID IEF APPROXIMATE AREA THAT COUPER JUMPED FROM THE FLERE. CUS CAY .. THEY HAVE TALKED TO OFFICIALS OF TAL JOLING AIRCRAFT CORPORA - TICA AND THEY SAY InAT A DRUF UF CADIA PAULEURE, EICH AA J3CURRED, WOULD NOT BE APPARE. T IO InE Chey.
CDS MAN TALKED TO SA RALPH NIMMELSBACH WAG HAS KEL THE CASE AGENT ON TAS NORJAK CASE FOR IAS PORTLAND OFFICE LICA 1371 AND TO SAC JOHN REED OF 18E OLAITLA OFFICE . WALLACE. FURTHER STATED THAT WAS. COMALLA WAS I. PRIEC. I . ATLANTA IN ONLY PERSON TO VISIT AIR WAS TAL BAU IN THE GALATA CAFILL . I. ADDITION THEY HAVE JeveLOPED SOME I.DEFENSE I Z. TORNATIO. THAY COFFELY KNEW J. EDGAR HOOVER ATO GENATCA AUSLKT HUMPHREY . UBS HAS ISTERVIEWED SA. DALPR WILHELLOSACH, THE CASE AOS 'E IN PORTLAND, AND SAU JOHN REED I. CEAITL. . WALLACE CO. IF:CE THAT não QUESTIONS COLOUR VING GOFFELT WARL CT A _: QUAILLY. ANSWERED BY EITHER MINALESJACK OR ABEL ,AND IT IS NIC PALLINE THAT THE RELUCTANCE OF THE BUREAU TO TALK ABOUT CONFALT L'AN UBS TO JELIEVE THAY HE VAS LITBER A.
ANSWERED BY EITHER MINALESJACK OR ABEL ,AND IT IS NIC PALLINE THAT THE RELUCTANCE OF THE BUREAU TO TALK ABOUT CONFALT L'AN UBS TO JELIEVE THAY HE VAS LITBER A. I.>CIFALT On HIS ACQUAI .I- ANULSHIP WITH J. EDGAR HOOVER AND NUDLAR STAMPAREY PROCLUCIO
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THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO MOVE A BUCKED AND WHAT IS, "ANY IS THE FBI SO CERTAI: 1461 JACK OOPTELY IS :CT J. 5 . COUPER?"
LEADS :
RECEIVING OFFICES ARE 10 REVIEW AFPASPAIALL FILES FOR INFORMATION REGARDING QUESTIONS RAISED >> WALLACE , AND IKELL- AFTER SUTEL RESULTS TO I !CLUDE DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC COMMUNICATIONS WHICH MAY HAVE OCE ! FORWARDED TO FECHO CONTAINING THE ANSWERS.
IN ADDITION, AILALTA IS TO CONTACT APPROPRIATE PENOUARLL , AT THE U. S. PENITENTIARY A O ASCENTAI: DAIED Of WHICH SAYADI COFFELT WAS INCARCERATED , ALONG WITH OTHER POMI. ELT SACKEROU'S INFORMATION.
ALL OFFICES SUTEL RESULTS.
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FBI
Date:
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TO
: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
(ATTN: PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE,
GENERAL INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
MEDIA MATTERS
ReBUtel to all Field Offices, 5/5/78 cap-
tioned "NORJAK" ;
Portland airtel to Bureau, 5/8/78;
Seattle tel calls to Bureau, 5/12,15/78;
SAC, Seattle tel call to SAC, Portland, 5/15/78.
Instant matter pertains to the most recent queries by the producers of the CBS show, "60 Minutes", who are apparently considering the "NORJAK" investiga- tion for one of its shows. For record purposes, on 5/4/78, SAC, Seattle, received a call from NORMAN GORIN, whose business card shows him as "Producer, CBS News, A Division of CBS Inc., 524 West 57 Street, New York, New York, 10019", who indicated he was then in Portland, Oregon doing background on the "NORJAK" investigation. GORIN indicated he had permission from FBIHQ (Supervisor to interview SA RALPH P. HIMMELSBACH, Portland Division, concerning this matter, and that he was intending to thereafter come to
HIMMELSBACH, Portland Division, concerning this matter, and that he was intending to thereafter come to Seattle and inter- view me. I indicated my surprise that permission had been granted by Bure És, inasmuch as the last time
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this matter had been discussed with FBIHQ, cooperation with CBS had not been authorized. I personally spoke with Supervisor who indicated that MIKE WALLACE had called him on a number of occasions regarding the possibility of a show and that the Bureau had approved Portland and later Seattle, as Office of Origin, being contacted by GORIN. I returned GORIN's call and informed him of the above and it was agreed to meet on 5/5/78 at my office.
Mr. GORIN came to my office at the appointed hour and for approximately the next 1} to 2 hours, he spoke with myself, SA „ who is the Case Agent in this investigation, and SA who is the Media Repre- sentative for the
my office at the appointed hour and for approximately the next 1} to 2 hours, he spoke with myself, SA „ who is the Case Agent in this investigation, and SA who is the Media Repre- sentative for the Seattle Office.
GORIN indicated he had spoken at length with SA HIMMELSBACH, whom he described as being the ."Case Agent", concerning background information about captioned matter. I first informed GORIN of the administrative breakdown of an investigation as to Office of Origin, Case Agent, Lead Agent, etc., and that in this investigation, the Case Agent was SA and that the Lead Agent in the Portland Division was SA HIMMELSBACH. I then made available to GORIN, a copy of the case summary contained in ReBUtel dated 5/5/78 and explained to him the necessity of keeping a certain amount of "identifiers" confidential as this was a pending investigation. GORIN asked a multitude of questions deal- ing with: specific comments of the Unsub; the denomina- tions of money that he wanted; type (s) of parachutes asked for and received; any comments he made to stewardesses; etc. In a number of these areas, it was necessary, for the reasons stated above, to merely reply "no comment", and again refer
In a number of these areas, it was necessary, for the reasons stated above, to merely reply "no comment", and again refer to the fact that this was a pending investigation and we needed certain information kept confidential to either prove or disprove that a particular individual is or is not the Unsub.
Being perfectly candid, it was obvious that GORIN was not entirely pleased with his trip to Seattle and referred to information that he had received from SA HIMMELSBACH of the Portland Office and the fact that he had been so fre- quently quoted in the news media. I informed Mr. GORIN that
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probably too much information had already been released but this was a most unusual case. I also suggested that per- haps "60 Minutes" could do a positive story about all of the other hijacking cases which we had solved rather than a negative story about one which is still being investi- gated. I pointed out that this is an on-going investigation which has gone into the background of almost 950 suspects with approximately 910 of them being cleared and that
I pointed out that this is an on-going investigation which has gone into the background of almost 950 suspects with approximately 910 of them being cleared and that this information is contained in almost 100 volumes of files.
He implied that we had fully cooperated with other news media representatives in this matter to which I replied that insofar as I was concerned, we had given all of the representatives about the same information. I also brought to his attention the fact that the last time the FBI had cooperated with "60 Minutes", one of the narrators had in- sisted on an interview with CLARENCE M. KELLEY, the then Director of the FBI, immediately after he had suffered a great personal tragedy. I commented that this interview was supposed to summarize Mr. KELLEY's thoughts on the Bureau, the changes which he had instituted, morale, etc. , and that after granting the interview, which covered a period of about 2 hours (actual time believed to be closer to 4 hours), not one second of the interview was contained in the show. I told GORIN that in my opinion, his program lost a lot of credibility among Bureau personnel because of such action.
I told GORIN that in my opinion, his program lost a lot of credibility among Bureau personnel because of such action. At that point, he jokingly held his hands up as if in surrender and indicated that he had nothing to do with that particular program.
I Further pointed out to GORIN that no matter how much "60 minutes" wished to theorize, take things out of context, "r "ice over-ride" my statements or any other Bureau representative, it was in their power to either make us look good or bad on this investigation and that we had no recourse or platform to publicly rebutt any misquotes, incorrect in- ferences, etc. I noted, however, that the bottom line, inso- far as this or any other investigation in which the Bureau is involved, is to be able to prove or disprove either a suspect is or is not identical with the Unsub and that if we release all of our "Identifiers" to the general public through the news media, it becomes virtually impossible to prove the case in a court of law.
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In summary, GORIN, I am sure, expected to virtually be given a free hand in this matter but I feel
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In summary, GORIN, I am sure, expected to virtually be given a free hand in this matter but I feel certain that he understands our position. In all honesty, we cooperated with him as much as we could and gave him no more but no less than we have given any other media representative. He was furnished the name of the author of a locally written book about the case ( "The Ballad of D. B. Cooper - Skyjacker" by EMMETT WATSON), and furnished the identity of of Malibu, California, who had pre- viously done a discreet inquiry for Warner Brothers about the person, JAMES BRYANT COFFELT, who has been alleged to be the Unsub in this case.
For the information of the Bureau, JAMES BRYANT COFFELT has previously served time in a number of prisons and while During their prison association and subsequent to their re- lease, COFFELT, who is now deceased, apparently to believe that he was actually D.B. COOPER. Extensive in- vestigation by the Bureau has virtually eliminated COFFELT as being the Unsub; however, have worked with (who was des- cribed as a freelance writer, formerly associated with CBS
Extensive in- vestigation by the Bureau has virtually eliminated COFFELT as being the Unsub; however, have worked with (who was des- cribed as a freelance writer, formerly associated with CBS in Los Angeles, California), in preparing a script/story based on interpretation of what COFFELT told him. Apparently considerable money has changed hands in the obtaining of the story and preparation of the script with COFFELT try- ing to in turn, got money from AS recently as last month, United Press International reported a story raising the question that D. B. COOPER was involved in the assassination of Rev. Dr. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. It is felt that such sensational allegations will continue to emanate from and his associates in order to try to get the NORJAK case on "60 Minutes" or some other TV Show. For the information of the Bureau, NBC also considered using the COFFELT story but declined it unofficially because it did not believe COFFELT was the Unsub:
OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
With regard to Portland Airtel, it is not felt that there is any point in disecting that communication and rehash- ing.
it did not believe COFFELT was the Unsub:
OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
With regard to Portland Airtel, it is not felt that there is any point in disecting that communication and rehash- ing. its inferences. Suffice it to say that this matter has personally been discussed by me with the SAC in Portland, who
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agrees that this case, as in all other cases, should have the Office of Origin as the spokesman. Therefore, and in order to avoid any further conflicts and mis-statements, it is recommended that: 1) Portland Office, if it has not al- ready been done by the SAC, specifically advise SA RALPH P. HIMMELSBACH that he should refer all inquiries regarding this investigation to Seattle; 2) that if Portland feels that this will have a detrimental effect on their credibility with the Media as noted in Portland Airtel of 5/8/78, Bureau should consider designating Portland as Office of Origin, noting that an indictment was obtained in that Division; 3) that serious consideration be given to discouraging CBS from pursuing this investigation for a myriad of reasons, not the least of which is that this is a pending case, where there are a
3) that serious consideration be given to discouraging CBS from pursuing this investigation for a myriad of reasons, not the least of which is that this is a pending case, where there are a limited number of "identifiers" left which have not been released to the public and to show how we have eliminated some of the suspects (specifically COFFELT) , could jeopardize the investigation. In addition we should keep in mind the manner in which "60 Minutes" treated the FBI the last time we cooperated with that program. Also, we should recognize that CBS is a "past master" of utilizing inuendoes, flashbacks, conflicting testimony, etc. to sensationalize any story.
Seattle will continue to act as spokesman for the Bureau in this important investigation, UACB.
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XOPTIONAL FORM NO, 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11,6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM : ASAC
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 5/17/78, Bureau Supervisor Criminal Investigative Division,
10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11,6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM : ASAC
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 5/17/78, Bureau Supervisor Criminal Investigative Division, FBIHQ, Ext. 4192, advised he had a memo- randum on his desk containing results of interview of Deputy Assistant Director HOMER BOYNTON, External Affairs Division, with OBS Newscaster MIKE WALLACE. Based on queries of BOYNTON By WALLACE, Supervisor requested the Portland Division to determine answers to the following:
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(1) advised that WALLACE told BOYNTON that CBS investigation revealed that one of the stewardesses (name not known to apparently identified a photograph of JACK COFFELT as D. B. COOPER. This photograph was apparently not shown to the stewardess by the FBI, however, did not know the identity of the individual who displayed the photograph to the stewardess. requested any information in our file which would indicate that one of the stewardesses identified photograph of COFFELT as D. B. COOPER.
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(2) further advised that WALLACE told BOYNTON that their investigation indicated that one of the passengers (name not known to apparently
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(2) further advised that WALLACE told BOYNTON that their investigation indicated that one of the passengers (name not known to apparently identified a photograph of COFFELT as identical to D. B. COOPER and that this photograph was shown by FBI Agents. requested confirmation of this point.
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(3) advised that CBS interviewed officials at Boeing Aircraft and they advised CBS that the plane crew on the night of the skyjacking would not have "felt" a drop in cabin pressure as has been described in the news media as occurring. According to CBS, Boeing advised that the opening of the rear door and the resultant parachuting out of D. B. COOPER would not have been apparent to the plane crew as previously described in news media accounts. requested any data that the Bureau has in files to refute this claim.
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b6 b7C PD 164041 also advised that WALLACE told BOYNTON that CBS has determined that when COFFELT was in prison in Atlanta, the only visitor he had was the SAC of the Atlanta Office. Also, WALLACE told BOYNTON that COFFELT knew J. EDGAR HOOVER and HUBERT HUMPHREY. WALLACE told BOYNTON that it is CBS' opinion that the reason the FBI does not consider COFFELT a legitimate suspect and the obvious reluctance to discuss COFFELT of SA RALPH P. HIMMELSBACH and SAC REED of Seattle is because COFFELT is obviously an informant or an asset of some sort of the FBI, and additionally, was a personal friend of J. EDGAR HOOVER and HUBERT HUMPHREY. In effect, WALLACE is accusing the FBI of covering up the COFFELT/ COOPER Relationship.
advised the bottom line, of course, regarding response to WALLACE's accusations is, "How did we positively eliminate COFFELT as being D. B. COOPER?"
would like information telephonically in this regard a.m. of 5/18/78, to be followed with airtel enclosing appropriate documentation from the file.
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would like information telephonically in this regard a.m. of 5/18/78, to be followed with airtel enclosing appropriate documentation from the file.
was advised that the Seattle Division is 00 ;n this matter and that some of the information concerning the COFFELT matter would be available to Seattle and not necessarily in the Portland file. To this, requested that Portland coordinate with Seattle regarding the questions set forth above.
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5/22/78
TO
AC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FRO
AC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUI DRJAK (A) Do: Seattle) Bufile 164-2111
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Re San Antonio airtel to Charlotte, 3/28/78; Portland airtel to Seattle, 4/4/78; Charlotte airtel to Portland, 5/16/78.
Enclosed herewith for Scattle are two copies of referenced Charlotte airtel to Portland, 5/16/78, for con- pletion of the Seattle file.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Seattle (Enc. 2) - Portland
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164-41-1694
Saurenadt. Serialved
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