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Dorothy G. Griffin 40 Comino Alto - 12102 Mill Valley, CA 94941
Dear Mrs. Griffin:
Thank you for your letter expressing your willingness to help in solving one of the most mysterious crimes of the decade. As you know, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is working quite diligently to solve this crime and any assistance by private citizens is much
As you know, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is working quite diligently to solve this crime and any assistance by private citizens is much appreciated.
If you have any more specific information of value, please do not hesitate to contact your local office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and provide that information to them.
Thank you again for your letter.
Very truly yours,
Philip T. Basher, Special Agent in Charge
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By CHARLES PARMITER A housecat, a bulldog and an elephant have been re- lieved of deadly tumors by a remarkable heat treatment developed at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.
The cat had a cancerous tumor in her nose, the bulldog a malignancy on the leg and the elephant a baseball-sized obstruction in his trunk. All three animals are free of their tumors since receiving the heat treatment at the univer- sity's Animal Resource Facil- ity in Albuquerque.
"It has been known for years that heat kills cells, and that tumor cells are especially sen- sitive to heat," explained Dr.
៛ nant tissue was destroyed."
Said Dr. Clint Hughes of Al- buquerque, who diagnosed the cat's cancer and referred the case to Dr. Day:
"Since the cat was given this heat treatment 21/2 years ago, there has been no indication of a return of the malignancy.
Day:
"Since the cat was given this heat treatment 21/2 years ago, there has been no indication of a return of the malignancy. I consider the animal cured.'
As for the bulldog with a malignant tumor on the leg, Dr. Day said: "We gave the dog two treatments of 30 min- utes each. That was 22 months ago, and there has been no recurrence of the tumor."
The elephant's problem,
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Dorothy G. Griffin 40 Comino alto-12 102 mill Valley, Cal 94941 DB Cooper-31523DECEMBER 5, 1974
FROM:
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ATTN: FBI AGENT
REGARDING THE NW AIRLINES HI-JACK CASE 3 YEARS AGO INVOLVING COOPER
THIS IS TO REPORT AN INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED AT THE
CASTLE ROCK, WASHINGTON UNLISTED PHONE NUMBER
ACCORDING TO
CASTLE ROCK, WASH.
102 mill Valley, Cal 94941 DB Cooper-31523DECEMBER 5, 1974
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ATTN: FBI AGENT
REGARDING THE NW AIRLINES HI-JACK CASE 3 YEARS AGO INVOLVING COOPER
THIS IS TO REPORT AN INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED AT THE
CASTLE ROCK, WASHINGTON UNLISTED PHONE NUMBER
ACCORDING TO
CASTLE ROCK, WASH. PHONE :
SAYS THE SAME EVENING AND APPROXIMATE TIME THAT THE HI-JACK TOOK PLACE
REPORTED THIS TO THE SHERIFF AT THE TIME AND THE SHIRIFF KIND OF LAUGHED AT HER. HENCE SHE REFUSES TO REPORT THE INCIDENT FURTHER
DOES NOT KNOW I AM REPORTING THIS.
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Dear
Thank you for your letter dated December 3, 1974 in which you express some well thought out theories con- cerning the D.B. Cooper hijacking. Rest assured that all leads pertaining to these theories have been thoroughly investigated by the Seattle Division of the FBI.
The FBI relies heavily on cooperation by con- cerned citizens such as yourself to solve those crimes over which it has jurisdiction. Thank you again for your thoughtful letter.
The FBI relies heavily on cooperation by con- cerned citizens such as yourself to solve those crimes over which it has jurisdiction. Thank you again for your thoughtful letter.
Very truly yours,
J.E. Milnes Special Agent in Charge
1 - Addressee 2 - Seattle (164-81 Sub R)
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RE: SUB J - MISCELLANEOUS PERSONS SUB R - MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS
On 11/12/73, turned over to Special Agent a note which he found in a bottle at Belbay and Chegy Road in northern Washington.
The note read as follows, "datod 11/12/72, in 1970 I stole more money than you would believe!, then parachuted and oscapad 3.6 million dollars of unmarked one hundred dollar billshas been hidden somewhere in Bellingham, WA direction, train tunnel #21 north going south under tie #4. Yours truly, COOPER"
The above letter is being retained in the 1A portion of Seattle file 164-81 and the above informa- tion is included here for information purposes only.
ARMED & DANGEROUS
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The above letter is being retained in the 1A portion of Seattle file 164-81 and the above informa- tion is included here for information purposes only.
ARMED & DANGEROUS
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Dear Sir:
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Near this third anniversary of D. B. Cooper's coup, I want to make a suggestion to you in connection with some information I
do so knowing full well you probably already long since have not only followed up my story as far as possible but probably in ways I would not think about. But Cooper haunts me, in a sense, nearly as much, perhaps, as he does you, and hence I feel what I saw and thought then may bear repeating.
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DB Cooper-31529 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 19 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-1t.$ UNITED STATES GO ERNMENT Memorandum
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Re: Minneapolis letter to Seattle, 1/4/74.
Enclosed for Seattle is one copy each of Northwest Orient Airlines (NAWL) cover letter and envelope and letter from Seattle, Washington
Enclosed is forwarded for the information of Seattle. Writer in paragraph five states he has given this information to the FBI, but the information has been ignored.
Minneapolis indices negative for
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Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport St. Paul, Minnesota 55111
January 7, 1974
Federal Bureau of Investigation 110 South 4th Street Room 392, U.S. Federal Building Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
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Attached is correspondence indicating a solution to the D.B. Cooper case, giving details for the location and ap- prehension of the culprits involved, and the procedures to obtain our $200,000.00.
Judging from this letter you can see that our president is plagued with all kinds of cranks. Yet we will keep accepting any information regarding this particular case in the hope that sometime a piece of information will be received that is factual and could aid in the solving of this case.
As indicated, I do not believe there is any valid information in the letter, but nonetheless we will pass it on
As indicated, I do not believe there is any valid information in the letter, but nonetheless we will pass it on to your department so that you may further investigate it. No stone should be left unturned in an attempt to solve this crime.
At your convenience, please advise us what your evaluation of this letter is.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and may you have a successful New Year.
Yours very truly, NORTHWEST ORTENT
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EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. RE: D.B. COOPER
PERSONAL TO : DONALD W. NYROP. |PRESIDENT Northwest Orient Airlines, St. Paul-Minneapolis International Airport. St. Paul, Minnesota, 55111
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DB Cooper-31532Friday. 27 December. 14/1.
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Whether you believe the following information, and how I came to obtain it is a tter for you to decide. By rejecting the information, you are still minus $250,000 and a niac that has motivated hijacking and mass murdering aboard
By rejecting the information, you are still minus $250,000 and a niac that has motivated hijacking and mass murdering aboard Airlines.
I am in no way affiliated with EVIL, or the hijacker "D. B. Cooper." I am a man of d, and when the times comes, you will know just how close I am xxtingxxxxxxxx walking with d. For the time being, we will let it stand, and get to the point. ..
"D.B. Cooper" ordered the aircraft to circle SEA-TAC airport, as you well know. u also know, although it is not general public information, that a tape recorder had been und that had been issuing orders to the pilot long after "Cooper" jumped. What you do not know but God knows) is WHERE he jumped, and the disposition of the money. His letter to you sometime jo was a xxyzkutakexi psychological blunder, pointing out the fact that he lost the money bag ter jumping from the aircraft, due to the force of the wind ripping it out of his hand. Before reveal the locality of the ransom money, (and I can pinpoint the sp ot where you can recover !) let me fill you in as to "Cooper's" MXNXXY plan of operation.
Before reveal the locality of the ransom money, (and I can pinpoint the sp ot where you can recover !) let me fill you in as to "Cooper's" MXNXXY plan of operation. In the first place, he had accomplice, whom I will reveal a little later. "Cooper" as you have suspected, is a "fire Imper" for the National Forest Service. The very name "D. B. Cooper" means, Double Back (to) ooper (Lake)!")
When the aircraft circled around above Sea-Tac Airport, "Cooper" bailed out, aving the recorder running with directions, etc. He planned the jump so that the wind was ming from the Southwest at a certain bate of speed, and would blow him toward the North-north st! His plan was to land in Cooper Lake, not far from Salmon La Sac, a public camping area. 'miscalculated the wind and drift, and landed instead in LAKE KACHESS!
I have shared.this information with the F.B.I. and also the Secret Service. Both ve stupidly ignored me, although it is the duty of the same to check all possible amgees, wou. t you think? The Secret Service is so secret, I wonder if they know what is real?
Both ve stupidly ignored me, although it is the duty of the same to check all possible amgees, wou. t you think? The Secret Service is so secret, I wonder if they know what is real? But that is side the point. It is just exasperation upon my part, so forgive me my ravings, will you?
Now to the meat of the subject, as I told the above "security" organizations: know the exact whereabouts of "D. B. Cooper" and his accomplice, and also the EXACT SPOT that Ids the money hidden from the human eye. I will go a little further and say that Cooper, who about 35 years of age, and slighty, or a little more so, bad bald, is enjoying the holidays his leisure with his accomplice, a very attractive red-headed woman of about the same age at has a miniature sized dog as a pet. (A check of the passenger list at the time of the hi- ck, and the memory of one of the stewardesses will reveal this to you. ) First things first!
You will find the two depraved and mad outlaws about four and one half miles in a dirt road on the east side of Ikke Kachess, which is, by the way, a dead end road. When you ve captured them, and as God, even Jehovah the Father, is my witness, you WILL capture
half miles in a dirt road on the east side of Ikke Kachess, which is, by the way, a dead end road. When you ve captured them, and as God, even Jehovah the Father, is my witness, you WILL capture them, id the maximum penalty of DEATH is too good for them, you will then contact me at the above dress, and I will lead you to the ransom money. I have tried several times to recover it, but now know why I have been unable to. "Cooper" left the very unstable plastic explosives in the g with the money, and only a qualified disposal man should handle it. when the bag is recover. . The bag is slightly torn and a few bills are missing, but "Ya can't win 'em all!"
I am mailing a copy of this letter to a friend of mine, of e Sattle Post*Intelligencer, knowing that he is an honest man, and that he will not foolishly veal this information for the same reason you won't. Skepticism, until proof positive has bee; ceived. You have your information, and the rest is between you and God (if you believe God), between you and the Devil, (because he would have you disbelieve so that the murder and abom tions that are continuing to happen because of the desperado fame of this man has gone uncheck name,
between you and God (if you believe God), between you and the Devil, (because he would have you disbelieve so that the murder and abom tions that are continuing to happen because of the desperado fame of this man has gone uncheck name, by the way, and when the events ive taken place, he is to have soul rights to the information and "Scoop." this is the will of Heavenly Father. It is also Jehovah's will that I receive the reward for Cooper, and also fo: ie ransom money, the total of which, as I believe, is $50,000. Along with that, out of the Indness of your heart, you will present me, as a messenger of God, with two honorary life0time ckets to all parts of the world on your airlines, and honoured by other airlines. This is not try much to ask, for I will not use them for my own pleasure, but to spread the good news of Ir Lord Jesus Christ, and the name of our Father, JEHOVAH. . . God Bless you and. good bunting;
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Thank you for your letter of Decerber 2, 1973 in which you give us the benefit of your observations concerning a method of capturing suspect "D. R. Cooper".
Your interest in this matter is much appreciated and your thoughtfulness at taking the time to write us is commendable.
Thank you again for your letter.
Sincerely,
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
1 - Addressee /3 - Seattle (164-81) (4)
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Castle Rock, Colorado
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Apropos to your request, there is attached a copy of the serial numbers that were paid in the hijacking of the Northwest Airlines plane out of Portland, Oregon, on November 24, 1971. The FBI has not posted a reward in this case. I believe the reward you are referring to was published by the Oregon Journal in Portland, Oregon.
Very truly yours,
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
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Thank you for your letter expressing an interest in locating the missing $20 bills obtained by the hijacker, "D. B. Cooper" on Thanksgiving eve, 1971.
Due to the limited supply of ransom lists and the great demand for them, it is impractical as well as impossible to make copies of this list available to the public. However, if you feel you might have one of the $20 bills, you can call your local police or sheriff's office and check the serial number against their list. In addition, many banking insti- tutions throughout the country have a copy of the ransom list.
For your information, in addition to the $1,000 reward being offered by the Oregon Journal newspaper in Portland, Oregon, there is a reward of $25,000 being offered for the ransom money by Northwest Orient Airlines.
Thank you again for your interest in this matter. Sincerely,
J. E. Milnes Special Agent in Charge
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Montesano, Washington
Dear
Thank you for your letter expressing an interest in locating the missing $20 bills obtained by the hijacker, "D. B. Cooper", on Thanksgiving eve, 1971.
Due to the limited supply of the ransom lists and the great demand for them, it is impractical as well as impossible to make copies of this list available to the public. However, if you feel you might have one of the $20 bills, you can call your local police or sheriff's office and check the serial number against their list. In addition, many banking institutions throughout the country have a copy of the ransom list.
For your information there is a reward of $25,000 for the ransom money and an additional $1,000 for the first missing $20 bill turned in to the Oregon Journal newspaper in Portland, Oregon.
Thank you again for your interest in this matter. Sincerely,
J. E. Milnes Special Agent in Charge
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Dear Sir- Enclosed is copy of the lette I . received from the Oregon Journal so you'll Know what I'm talking about. Can you send a list of those serial nos, to individuals like me how much ? that's it + thanx for your time
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Thank you for your expression of interest in locating some of the missing $20 bills obtained by the hijacker "D. B. Cooper" on Thanksgiving Eve, 1971.
There were 10,000 bills given to the hijacker after all of the serial numbers had been recorded by the FBI. The Journal is in the process of reproducing those serial numbers in installments over several days so that readers may check bills in their possession against the list.
The newspaper's publication of the list started on Thursday, Feb, 22, 1973.
If it is impractical for you to see copies of the newspaper, may we suggest that you inquire at the closest FBI office to you whether you may obtain or inspect a copy of the FBI's official list. The telephone number of your nearest FBI OFFICE i s, usually found in the inside cover of your telephone book.
If you do discover that you have one of the missing bills, The Journal will pay you $1, 000 for it if it is the first one to be turned in.
Good luck.
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If you do discover that you have one of the missing bills, The Journal will pay you $1, 000 for it if it is the first one to be turned in.
Good luck.
DB Cooper-31544DEC. 9 1973
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
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UNITED SIEHT
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DEC. 9 1973
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Dear Sir :
SuCR I've dreamed up a plan , for your evaluation , to help save in O.B . Goper . · Have the word spread that a movie producer wants to do another historical first , by : having the guy who did the original crime be the actor , acting . himself ; in the movie " D .
· Have the word spread that a movie producer wants to do another historical first , by : having the guy who did the original crime be the actor , acting . himself ; in the movie " D . B . Cooper 's Frent & After " $ 250,000 plas 10% to him for his acting , story , and name , A. B . COOPER .
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dear
Thank you for your letter expressing interest in locating the missing $20 bills obtained by the hijacker, "D. B. Cooper", on Thanksgiving eve, 1971.
Due to the limited supply of ransom lists and the great demand for them, it is impractical as well as impossible to make copies of this list available to the public.
Due to the limited supply of ransom lists and the great demand for them, it is impractical as well as impossible to make copies of this list available to the public. However, if you feel you might have one of the $20 bills, you can call your local police or sheriff's office and check the serial numbers against their list. In addition, many banking institutions throughout the country have a copy of the ransom list.
For your information there is a reward of $25,000 for the ransom money and an additional $1,000 for the first missing $20 bill turned in to the Oregon Journal newspaper in Portland, Oregon.
Thank you again for your interest in this matter.
Sincerely,
1 - Addressee 3 - Seattle (164-81) (4)
J. E. Milnes Special Agent in Charge
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Federal Bureau of Investigation. Federal Building Seattle, Wa. 98104
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I am writing to your office regarding a possible suspect in the "D.B. Cooper" case of a few years before. . I have given much thought to how much "Mr. Cooper" was alike in many respects to Although
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f. Last known to be stationed within the Washington, D.C. area inso- far as known.
Yours very truly,
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DB Cooper-31557 Seattle, Washington November 30, 1973
Garden Grove, California
Dear
Thank you for your letter concerning the "D.B. Cooper" case. It is citizens such as yourself that make the job of law enforcement agencies that much easier. The information you provided will be treated in a highly confi- dential manner.
Thank you again for your letter and your interest.
The information you provided will be treated in a highly confi- dential manner.
Thank you again for your letter and your interest.
Very truly yours,
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
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DB Cooper-31558SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, ATLANTA (164-254) (RUC) NOR JAK 00: SEATTLE
7/30/73 Suis E 5
Re Seattle letter to Atlanta, 5/11/73.
Continuous efforts were made by SA to contact Lilburn, Ga with negative results. It was ascertained that who was employed by Travelers Insurance Co., Atlanta, Ga,, was on leave and would return to work on 7/30/73.
On 7/30/73, the U. S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Map was returned to at the Travelers Insurance Company, 230 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Ga,
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RE: SUB E AND SUB R Re Atlanta letter to Seattle, 4/30/73.
Enclosed for the Atlanta Office is a U.S. Depart- ment of Agriculture Forest Service map of the Joseph Ranger District, Wallowa Whitman National Forest, dated in 1965.
Enclosed map, made available by Lilburn, Georgia, has served its purpose and is to be returned to him pursuant to request made in referenced communication.
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DB Cooper-315661015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 May 8, 1973
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Dear Sir: I have your letter of May 3, 1973, concerning the hijacking of the Northwest Airlines plane in Portland on November 24, 1971. Your thoughtfulness in writing to me and calling this matter to my attention is sincerely appreciated.
Very truly yours,
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
1 - Addressee Seattle (164-81)
(2) Erchel.
Very truly yours,
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
1 - Addressee Seattle (164-81)
(2) Erchel. Serialiss Indexed "Hled.
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3 May 1993
Dear Sir:
The "I. B. Cooper" hi jacking Care still seems to be handling in air --- unsolved. That money has never come in to air- culation; no credible reports of the presence" of the man; ground searches have not producidany positive evidence. Which brings me to my reason for writing. Have any underwater searches bun conducted, i.i., Riffe Lase in Lewis Co., Jake Merwin or Yale Res. ervoir in Coulity Co., der Swift Reservoir in DADamania C. Or possibly Sporet to be in Abamania County.
Sulif
164-88- 4698 DB Cooper-31568Iful an extensive search will reveal"D. B. Coopers" en - tangled in two fouled chutes with the "money case " (bog?) lashed to his body in one of the aforementioned bodies of waters.
I am not a seen -- or whatever. .. but a certainly of feeling that has come to for no apparent reason makes me sure this is where he will be found.
but a certainly of feeling that has come to for no apparent reason makes me sure this is where he will be found.
Sincerely yours,
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Director, Seattle Bureau Federal Bureau of Investigation Seattle, Wa.
DB Cooper-31570SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
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Re Seattle letter to Atlanta, 11/10/72. 
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This map is being made available for the assistance of the Seattle Division. has requested that when the map has served its purpose that it be returned to bin.
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DB Cooper-31571 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 1G MAY 18CZ EDITION GSA FPMR (41 cr?) 10 !- 11.$ UNITED STATES GO RNMENT Memorandum
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FROM
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE: 3/9/73
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At 9:52 PM, 3/9/73, Orchards, Wash. (N.E. of Vancouver, Wash. ) ,
telephone telephonically advised that he has
Wash., for a number of years. He said that he was out there this afternoon and found that someone has built an elaborate tree-house in a large wooded area located just off Apparently this person has also posted "no tres- passing" signs around the tree-house.
stated he did not see anybody around the area when he was out there, but explained he did not stay around very long to investigate. He sounded as if he was afraid he may get shot. He has no idea when the tree-house was built, since he has not been out there for about two to three years.
believes that his property lies within the area where D. B. COOPER reportedly parachuted.
He has no idea when the tree-house was built, since he has not been out there for about two to three years.
believes that his property lies within the area where D. B. COOPER reportedly parachuted. He said that he would like to have an agent contact him at the above tele- phone number or address and he would show the agent where the tree-house could be found. In addition, he said he would like this matter settled as soon as possible for he will be selling the land in the near future.
was advised that his information would be given to the case agent the first thing Monday next.
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MASTER HOSTS Moron Morcts
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Air Canada Base, Montreal International Airport, Dorval, P.Q. Cable: Aircanada Telex: 01-26130
April 22, 1971
Our File :
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Roosevelt Hotel 7th Ave. & Pine St. Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.
Dear Sir:
Will you please reserve the following accommodation for one of our personnel from May 9th to 15th, 1971.
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Yours truly,
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RE: SUR J MISCELLANEOUS PERSONS AND
SUB P. MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS
The Roosevelt Motor Hotel, Seattle, Washington, made available a copy of a letter from
1 Air Canada dated
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Inasruch as
is not the name UNSUB used in this ratter and since no other correlation appears to exist between this and UNSUB, no further investigation will be conducted concerning this suspect at this time.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
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FROM
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
00:
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₾ RE: PARACHUTE FOUND BY
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On January 5, 1973, Washington, advised he was called by this date.
Memorandum
TO
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
1-9-73
FROM
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
00:
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₾ RE: PARACHUTE FOUND BY
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On January 5, 1973, Washington, advised he was called by this date. advised him he had found an orange and white canopy and several items of survival gear, approximately 15 miles from Monroe, Washington.
stated he was forwarding this information for our use only and did not intend to take any further action. was informed the color of the parachute canopy was not identical to the one used in Norjak.
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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DATE:
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FROM
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
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On January 3, 1973, Nykirk International, 311 Occidental Avenue South, MA 2-0960, home phone , made available a bag
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On January 3, 1973, Nykirk International, 311 Occidental Avenue South, MA 2-0960, home phone , made available a bag full of items he found while hiking in Northern Idaho. stated the bag was discovered hidden in a wooded area located approximately 30 miles from the Canadian border.
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The bag was inspected by SA and was de- termined to contain articles of clothing and an electronic signal flasher. Clothing belonged to a male, approximately 5'7", waist 30", and a female of undetermined demensions. advised he found the items on Sunday, December 10, 1972. marked on a map the approximate location where they were found and this location is described as approximately seven miles north of Moyie Springs and approximately two miles east of U. S. 1. This location is approximately 30 miles south of the U. S. Canadian border, and is located in Northern Idaho.
The above information is being submitted for refer- ence puposes only and is not considered to be significant to the Norjak matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
The above information is being submitted for refer- ence puposes only and is not considered to be significant to the Norjak matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
3 - Seattle
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There is attached a clipping taken from the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin for December, 1972, concerning the matter referred to in your letter.
I hope this will provide you the information you are seeking.
Very truly yours,
J.B. Milnes, Special Agent in Charge
1 -Addressee Enclosure - 1 1 - Seattle
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Federal Bureau of Svetigation Seattle, Prach
Dear Sice. 164-5. Iranuld like to get more information on
D.B. Calpest than is avail- afte in the news paper. such as handwriting specimens, a clear picture, Chalet, health.
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DB Cooper-31584 Dear Sir, I am suggestively waiting to you. about the airplane hijacking I am an imaginative person and I have sitens come Tto me, I recently sent one. to an airline. I am sending this one to you .
I think I see a possible way of altering the hijackers arena which could lead to other faible methods of thunting. The way I see it can involve a lot of a very little labor and material according to the degree of theartment needed. Don falares smaller than 26 747 I suggest dal ha aisle to interrupted with one or maybe two sets of seato be set info consecutive for each DB Cooper-31585 SEE DRAWING ON BACKPRESENT ARRANGEMENT
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with or independently the nedt suggestive innovation may. also helps. This involves The area between the top of each seatback and on if the ceiling of flame. mente sage DB Cooper-315863. I might a visual block. which could be affected by simply a short upperand locked curtain. factura 1 1 CURTAIN
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Federal Bureau of diventivation 1015 2td SEATTLE, Washington
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TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-31)
FROM:	SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)

NORJAK (00: Seattle)
Re New York airtel to the Bureau, WIEVIG.
Enclosed for Seattle ae nine copies and for New York one information copy of an investigative insert resulting from investigation conducted at San Diego requested by New York in referenced airtel. Also enclosed for Seattle are nine copies of a investigative insert resulting from other investigation at San Diego concerning suspects in this matter.
Suspect eliminated as a suspect in this matter. Investigation at San Diego concerning the anonymous letter received at the New York Times signed "D. J. COOPER" negative.
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AT SANTEE AND SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. Will
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The following investigation was conducted by Special Agent :
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AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
On September 8, 1972,
Santee, California, telephone telephmically advised that on September 7, 1972, was visiting with a next door neighbor, and the next door neighbor, also
was getting married soon, and had a lot of money and gave
many nice 'stated that and things. . name unknown, had lots of money and that he got this money from an airplaneand then parachuted from the plane.
On September 14, 1972, a neighborhood investi-
gation at Santee, California, identified described
the as & white male American,.
born
5' 9", 167 pounds, brown hair, brown
yes. A driver's license photo of was obtained from the California Department of Motor Vehicles, and the photograph and description of was determined not to be similar to that
A driver's license photo of was obtained from the California Department of Motor Vehicles, and the photograph and description of was determined not to be similar to that of the unknown subject known as D. B. COOPER, On the basis of the age and description Sul R
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he was eliminated as a suspect in this ratter.
On December 13, 1972, La Mesa, California, telephone - at Grossmont College,
advised he is stated that he recently La Mesa, California. by the name of , who
stated he was formerly
but had to quit due to illness.
at stated that he had given in San Diego, California, and planned to enter Grossmont College Spring semester of 1973. stated that he had recently seen a composite photo of the unknown subject D. B. COOPER, and he thought that was similar in appearance to the composite drawing. stated that was described as a white male American, approximately 40 years of age, 6', 175 pounds, brown hair and medium build.
On December 15, 1972, information was obtained from the California Department of Motor Vehicles indicating
On December 15, 1972, information was obtained from the California Department of Motor Vehicles indicating that Santee, California, has driver's license number white male, born blond hair, blue eyes, 6' 1", weight - 175 pounds.
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The following investigation was conducted by Special Agent
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
On October 24, 1972, inquiry at the San Diego Postal Inspector's Office determined that Zip Code Number 920 was that of the San Diego Main Post Office and not that of the El Cajon, California, Post Office. It was determined El Cajon, California, does not have a specific Zip Code Number postmarked on out- going mail, since all mail from El Cajon is routed through the San Diego Main Post Office.
AT LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA
On October 24, 1972, telephone advised he is an and he did recently receive an anonymous letter from the New York- Times concerning
D. B. COOPER. stated he attempted to obtain death records from the San Diego County Bureau of Vital Statistics but was unsuccessful.
stated he attempted to obtain death records from the San Diego County Bureau of Vital Statistics but was unsuccessful. advised he was
told death records were not filed by date and they were unable to search their records for the record, since did not have an official request for a record search. indicated he made no other inquiries concerning D. B. COOPER or the copy of the letter he received from the New York Times.
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F. B. I. Seattle, Washington Att; J. E. Milnes Dear Sir; I think of the D. B. Cooper case off and on
I've bren wondering for some time if anyone in Woodland mentioned. the "Mystery Plane" article that appeared in our weekly Woodland News paper on July 29, 1971. It was put in by the Woodland Police Chief, Joe Mays.
I would send the clipping except, I don't have that paper. I looked it up at our Library so I could buy a back copy, but by that time the paper office was on vacation until after New Years.
I looked it up at our Library so I could buy a back copy, but by that time the paper office was on vacation until after New Years.
To me the Mystery Plane article was food for thought.
D. B. Cooper or whoever, could not have been unfamiliar with this area, prior to the Hijacking.
This Mystery Plane bugged Woodland for a week and according to Joe Mays, was the same plane that dropped Bubble gum on the school ground in the Spring. All this and still no one could read the numbers of the plane to report it. After the above article appeared in the paper, no one saw the plane again, that I know of.
told me to keep my nose out of this, so until this in- formation proves helpful or not, I will continue to sign as,
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On $ Division, viewed a television show "ISSUES 72" on ASAC , Seattle Channel 4, KOMO TV, Seattle. A comment was made on this show concerning the whereabouts of D.
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On $ Division, viewed a television show "ISSUES 72" on ASAC , Seattle Channel 4, KOMO TV, Seattle. A comment was made on this show concerning the whereabouts of D. B. COOPER and additional comments were made concerning the handling of recent hijackings by the FBI.
To determine exactly what these comments were,
SA was assigned to view a videotape of the above described TV show on 12/1/72.
The show "ISSUES 72" consisted of an interview by KOMO TV news personnel with Western Airlines Pilot and of the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) and ? a Northwest Orient Airline pilot. 
The comment concerning COOPER was made by He was asked if he would care to comment on the whereabouts of "D.B. COOPER." He replied that he would not. .
The comments concerning the handling of recent hijackings by the FBI were made by and they consisted of basically view that "violence breeds violence." stated it was his opinion that no outside interference should be undertaken without the pilot of the hijacked plane's approval.
" stated it was his opinion that no outside interference should be undertaken without the pilot of the hijacked plane's approval. mentioned one exception to this rule, which he stated would be a case when a hijacked plane was forced to land in a foreign country. did not further describe the situation.
Both and advised that ALPA is presently meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. The purpose of this meeting is to determine what action should be taken by ALPA if the airlines fail to provide additional crew Sul R training and airport security.
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On 11/24/72, appeared at the Seattle Office to furnish information about the theft of some American Express traveler's checks from him, which proved to be no violation of which the FBI had investiga- tive jurisdiction.
then stated that he formerly resided at Seattle.
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On 11/24/72, appeared at the Seattle Office to furnish information about the theft of some American Express traveler's checks from him, which proved to be no violation of which the FBI had investiga- tive jurisdiction.
then stated that he formerly resided at Seattle.
stated that about two months ago, he was told by
number that "it was kind of funny" but both
telephone D.B. COOPER and had both lived in that building previously.
stated that shortly after furnished him that information, was in the attic at that building and observed a piece of paper on the floor described by has 8yxll" in size. The piece of paper contained a rough drawing of a man's face and a few lines of writing under the picture. One of the word's in writing was and this load to think the paper might have some connection with IKept the paper and placed it in a safe deposit box at the Wanderer's Mail Box and Safe Deposit Box, 507 3rd Avenue, Seattle. will make the paper available should an Agent desire to see it.
presently is unemployed and resides at , Seattle. He can be contacted through the telephone in the manager's office,
Above submitted for information purposes.
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Above submitted for information purposes.
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DB Cooper-31598 OPTIONAL FORM NO. tô MAY 1052 EDITION GSA FAMR ( CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
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DATE:
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 13-17-72
by SA
was interviewed regarding captioned matter.
furnished his DO3 as and because he stated that he was in Oregon an NCIC check was run on him. This check resulted in a Hit and the print-out indicated that Roseburg, Oregon,
Police Department and the Douglas County Sheriff's . The date of the Office for
and the date of the .
is described as:
Race - White
Sex - Male Height - 5'9" Weight - 180 Pounds Hair - Brown
IBI Number -
The NCIC check did not indicate that there were any Federal warrants concerning
advised that he is currently enroute to Roseburg, Oregon, to
but on 11-9-72 he was drinking in the lounge at the Sands Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, located at Davies
any Federal warrants concerning
advised that he is currently enroute to Roseburg, Oregon, to
but on 11-9-72 he was drinking in the lounge at the Sands Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, located at Davies and Denham Streets. While in the rest room at the lounge noticed an individual with a black eye and engaged him in a brief conversation.
Later, outside in the lounge, this individual purchased a drink and joined at a table in the 164-81-4137
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Race - White Sex - Male Age ~ 48 to 50 Height - 5'9" to 5'10" Build - Husky, Muscular Hair - Curly Black, graying at the temples Eyes - Hazel or Dark Characteristics - Extremely Nervous; Cheeks that appeared wider than the width of the forehead; dimpled chin.
stated that the individual and ,
which gave appearance. The individual was wearing an orange and yellow Pendleton shirt and levis and black shoes.
stated that he has no idea if the individual is D. B. COOPER, but that he wanted to furnish this information for whatever use it might be because he wanted to do the right thing.
COOPER, but that he wanted to furnish this information for whatever use it might be because he wanted to do the right thing. stated that he would like to to some law enforcemont agency to be returned to Roseburg, Oregon, and it was suggested that he contact the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office and state his intentions.
It was subsequently determined from
$ , Whatcom County Sheriff's Office, Bellingham, Washington, that
did in fact to the Sheriff's Office.
professed to have had prior to fleeing the Roseburg area, and during the interview he appeared to be
Substantiated by Sheriff's Office,
This impression was of the Whatcom County
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RE:	CRASH HELMET	WEAR
MUD FOUNTAIN	DAMI

On November 14, 1972, advised that he received a telephone call from a man who identified himself only as who stated that he had just returned from a camping trip in the area of Red Creek east of Chehalis,
advised that he received a telephone call from a man who identified himself only as who stated that he had just returned from a camping trip in the area of Red Creek east of Chehalis, Washington, and that just below the Mud Mountain Dam, he saw on a junk heap a crash helmet such as used by motorcyclists or possibly parachutists. a hunter
said the caller gave no further informa- tion as to the location of the helmet or why he furnished the information, but thought it might possibly per- tain to the captioned matter; and, therefore, ho furnished it to this office.
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appeared at the Spokane RA and advised he is at Whitworth College in Spokane. In one of his classes at Whitworth he the exact landing spot of DAN COOPER.
determined
According to their calculations, if the stairwell were lowered at &t 8:10 pm, and the plane indicator felt a bump at 8:20
determined
According to their calculations, if the stairwell were lowered at &t 8:10 pm, and the plane indicator felt a bump at 8:20 pm, and were located at the south end of Woodland, going 200 miles per hour at an altitude of 10,000 ft., the plane would have traveled 10 miles plus the distance of 3.1 miles which the subject would have traveled while falling. Therefore the subject is 13.1 miles south of Woodland, Wn.
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-31603ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
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SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (₱)
NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)
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Re Dureau letter to Portland dated 11/2/72, and Minneapolis teletype to Portland dated 11/8/72.
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suspected one unsub. He stated bears facial resemblance to com- posite this matter and once Jokingly admitted he was really D.B. COOPER. advises, however, is approximately 5'2" to 5'5" in height, with the latter figure being generous.
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DB Cooper-31604 SAC, ATLANTA (164-254)
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NOV 1 9 1972
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Re: Atlanta let to SE, 10/31/72.
Atlanta is requested to recontact Lilburn, Georgia, and obtain from him the map mentioned in referenced communication and forward same to Seattle.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	10/31/72
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BUFILE: 164-2111

Re Atlanta letter to Seattle, 8/31/72.
On 10/16/72, Lilburn, Ga., who previously furnished information concerning material found by him on a hunting trip in Northeast Oregon 11/71, advised that he has located a map of the area referred to in referenced letter and has this map available of the area referred to with its approximate loca- tion marked off.
information concerning material found by him on a hunting trip in Northeast Oregon 11/71, advised that he has located a map of the area referred to in referenced letter and has this map available of the area referred to with its approximate loca- tion marked off. If needed, this map will be made available.
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A review of the file of the Atlanta Office discloses that all investigation has been completed and furnished office of origin. Accordingly, this case is being placed in an RUC status.
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Acting Director, FBI (164-2111)
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DB Cooper-31608Dead Si Rei D. B. Cooper Sky jack. SulR I hesitate to the initial of your agents ou agents of other offices. Because have enfourbald so much for druging and back L'attention en varias maltuo Dsball de so nov. The local die the EST was Extracted List
For me toya Friday the north october. They were Informed I had pinterest information regarding The above. was told they Could not be there untill H vete (Tues). I followed this was with a Other to that offers and also to Northwest Miline's both should have been received Tuesday moins. truth 1. CORRESPONDENCE 4
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There is a time factors involved und I explained! that quick action was necessary. As for ICORRESPONDENCE There is a time factors involved and I explained et quich action was necessary. As for ) . " revived no juillac und. House today the us'ta and they may show afet ..........
DB Cooper-31610Til persons who I believe used the name CB.
House today the us'ta and they may show afet ..........
DB Cooper-31610Til persons who I believe used the name CB. Com for The skyjack is one I have been working on to fluid his contacts for langs. I shall explain this furthin una. anoment.
Tris individuale is al pilot, a parachutes sve kas $100,000,00 stashed, We also has the intelligence, ability and Criminal attitude attempt This type of play.
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To to do something about the drug problem for I didn't thick enough was being done so had to pull may 2st ni, That were stanley exposed to this filth was reason enough also afoul con in The fair that I Throw din't Juif as hamed here that it wasn't i one IN the other reading, DB Cooper-31611During my crashed program to town all I Bild about drugs and then Douces (starting from
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other reading, DB Cooper-31611During my crashed program to town all I Bild about drugs and then Douces (starting from
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DB Cooper-31612Dan mill Crying about That since This was propul thing To do. I did faid The B.N.D. gents as little over Zurbois in This statement facto un faite very muchuso, but I guess I Just feel they are doing Their Job. I can memy position and vinocences of the proper il and this is not my purpose her. Just because I wasn't going to Typ me from the program I sitt for myself one time ago, This basically was to Zuid the vices and Through legal Imeans stop them, My pusles and sonall time dealers were all and us and as far as they were picked up I would pop up behind Them, I Know That if snitching would stay anothera tool would necessarily endanger 1 mg, to if Pivis going to really do some af it would have the the much dejen, I and over the fact I bad based in an area vierit" dias where drugs were plentiful
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DB Cooper-31613and i would havethe the much deeper, I Len on the fact I lund twee in an area A several deus when drugs ivere plentiful in The people trusted me, Because of las and the large muncher of people I Know b6 with top credentials
i would havethe the much deeper, I Len on the fact I lund twee in an area A several deus when drugs ivere plentiful in The people trusted me, Because of las and the large muncher of people I Know b6 with top credentials b7C
DB Cooper-31614Inod have the waide track to large quantities Cerughoul The West Coast, Canada and Mafico, Bir ques way. Each direction I tunn some as tues to got it up. You who is paying who? Koand the Vit sums of money have reached Ving into the enforcement agency's bar this ireally fall out. Is every one out the taka? Julho know not that unless I am Convince few people actuvise There will be a aback on me when go out. mostly cause of a stupid use of information in the anty Vier office here . There must be a Cent straight intelligent people around here at mel can work with , Ialso Know where phoney money is being. wanted edr. Web. As you know none of this information is of " value unless it is properly developed The regu time. Some of this will go down DB Cooper-31615As you know more of this information is of its value unless it is proudly developed The regu time. Some of This will go down E diam unless some one Domu where starts None show in be of felip.
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SAC, DETROIT (164-115) (RUC)
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Re Atlanta letter to Seattle, 8/31/72. Ser 3865
The following investigation was conducted by SA at Grayling, Michigan, on 10/16/72.
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Grayling, Michigan, advised that their records show the guarantee card for bow number was never returned and subsequently there is no record of its owner on file. indicated that since the serial number began with the bow had been shipped by their company in 1969, added that the only record of the serial number that their company might have would be on the reverse side of the shipper's copy of shipments going out to any of their 4,500 dealers, stated as a shipment goes out, the shipping clerk usually writes serial numbers down on the reverse side of the shipper's
side of the shipper's copy of shipments going out to any of their 4,500 dealers, stated as a shipment goes out, the shipping clerk usually writes serial numbers down on the reverse side of the shipper's copy of all bows. stated the shipper's copies are kept on file at the Gray- ling office and if it was suspected that the bow was pur- chased in a particular region of the country, the files for the dealers in that region could be reviewed and possibly the particular dealer which received that bow could be identified. ARMED AND DANGEROUS 3 - Seattle 1 - Detroit (3)
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October 26, 1972
Mr. Charles Farrell Federal Bureau of Investigation 1015 - 2nd Avenue Seattle, Washington
Dear Mr. Farrell:
The attached letter addressed to Western Airlines is being forwarded to your attention for your evaluation.
Very truly yours,
WESTERN ATRLINES INC.
Attachment
THANKS
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DB Cooper-31620RECEIVED
OCT 2 5 1972
Oct. 1972
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Sirs:
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A. very recent . small item in the Los Angeles TIMES
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I will not give you my name or this address for fear you will alert. someone of them. is a bad place. But you may phone me. if you wish although no questions about what I have written.
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DB Cooper-31622Airline Asks Search for Hijack Cash
SEATTLE () Hunters moving into the southwest Washington wilds for the opening on the general hunting season Saturday have been asked to look for $200,000-the money Northwest Airlines paid to the hijacker known as D.
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DB Cooper-31622Airline Asks Search for Hijack Cash
SEATTLE () Hunters moving into the southwest Washington wilds for the opening on the general hunting season Saturday have been asked to look for $200,000-the money Northwest Airlines paid to the hijacker known as D. B. Cooper.
And they have been of- fered a $25,000 reward if " they come up with the whole amount. The re- ward scales down to 15% of any lesser amount re- . covered.
Cooper, the only suc- cessful parachute hijack- er, is believed to have bailed out of a Northwest 727 jetliner last Thanks- giving Eve somewhere over the southwest Wash- ington area. Law enforce- ment agencies have scoured the area several times but without success, Northwest, still con- vinced Cooper didn't sur- yive the jump, hopes a hunter will stumble on the loot.
Los Angeles Times
DB Cooper-31623No Trace of Hijacker in Foot-by-Foot Search
Fate of 'D. B. Cooper,' Who Jumped From Airliner With $200,000 Still a Mystery
BY DARYL LEMBKE Tintas Staff Wrifer
LAKEMERWIN, Wash. Vince Tricola, proprie- tor of a grocery store and adjoining pub here on the shores of Lake Merwin, is waiting for delivery of a. painting which he plans to.
Vince Tricola, proprie- tor of a grocery store and adjoining pub here on the shores of Lake Merwin, is waiting for delivery of a. painting which he plans to. display behind the bar.
It will commemorate the search for the elusive "D.B. Cooper," who the FBI thinks bailed out over this area with $200:000 on a rainy day last Thanks- giving eve after hijacking a Northwest Orient Air- lines plane.
Frivola said he doesn't know if the artist is going to depict the hijacker floating safely and serenly to earth, or hanging by hs parachute from a tree.
Tricola's customers have debated both possibilities endlessly since the hijack- ing.
Mystery Remainis.
The fate of "D.B. Coop- er! is as much a mystery now as when he jumped, despite a new. intensive search of a 10-square-mile area around the lake by 200 soldiers from Ft. Le- wis, Wash.
That 18-day hunt ended Jast week without finding either the hijacker's body or a single clue as to what happened to him. There was no parachute, po ciorning and none of the 10,000 $20 1638
hunt and who described the search as "cold, miser- able and a lot of walking.
There was no parachute, po ciorning and none of the 10,000 $20 1638
hunt and who described the search as "cold, miser- able and a lot of walking."
"Either he got away alive or he's at the bottom of the lake, or the FBI cal- culations of where he jumped aren't correct, but I have no doubt that this is where he dropped."
""Capt. Charles Markham, an Army helicopter pilot with two hitches in Viet- nam who participated in the search, said troops covered every three to five feel of the search area of foot.
Tapes were stretched out to make sure that ev- erything was systemati- cally covered. Observers in eight Army helicopters also scanned the terrain from the air. Every bro. ken treetop was examined.
Markham was asked if he believes "Cooper" sur- vived.
"I think it's quite possi- ble he did," replied Mark- ham. "There's a lot of wide ogen area in which he .could have jumped and got away. It's possible that he's dead somewhere in there and we didn't find him, but not probable."
FBI Agents Join In
Shiroma said that hay ing divers search the bot tom of the lake, which is
The Times
Part 1-A Friday, April 28, 1972
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FBI Agents Join In
Shiroma said that hay ing divers search the bot tom of the lake, which is
The Times
Part 1-A Friday, April 28, 1972
IN THIS SECTION:
A young, new breed of American criminal is jockeying for power in the nation's families of crime. A complete change in leadership is seen within the next five years. Page 2.
Most Americans living abroad will not be able to vote in the presidential election. They will however, have nonvoting delegations at the con- ventions who can air their views. Page 5.
Los Angeles Times
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DB Cooper-31624FDIES (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 10/18/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Sub &
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
· TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
(Attn: FBI Laboratory and ID/LFS)
FROM:
SAC, NEW YORK (164-627) (RUC)
SUBJECT: . NORJAK
00: SE
Enclosed for the FBI Laboratory are two pages of a handprinted letter and envelope. sent to the NY Times, post- marked 9/19/72. / 164-81-16 (340)
Enclosed for Seattle and auxiliary offices are two Xerox copies each of letter and envelope for information purposes.
/ 164-81-16 (340)
Enclosed for Seattle and auxiliary offices are two Xerox copies each of letter and envelope for information purposes.
Also enclosed for the Bureau and auxiliary offices are two copies each of FD 302s reflecting interviews of employees of the NY Times.
The anonymous letter received at the NY Times is
signed who alleges of D. B. COOPER. Letter indicated that the subject is now deceased.
Copies of this communication are being furnished to Los Angeles as the NY Times may possibly have alerted their Los Angeles office concerning this anonymous letter.
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New York Times, b6 b7C
229 West 43rd Street, New York, New York, advised that
Date of transcription
10/18/72
New York Times, b6 b7C
229 West 43rd Street, New York, New York, advised that the hand- written letter from was received over the weekend of September 23, 1972. He stated that the letter was passed from Department to Department for about two weeks and was handled by a number of clerks and editors before he received it approximately ten days ago. He declined to estimate the number of people who handled the letter adding that it would be impossible to determine the number or identities of those people. continued that no present plans for publica- b6 tion of the letter. He advised that a photocopy of the letter was forwarded in the San Diego, California area. He named
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that determined from the letter's postmark that the letter had been mailed within a one hundred mile radius of San Diego but outosde San Diego's city limits. He said 
had requested the local Bureau of Vital Statistics to furnish a list of all deaths on but discovered such records are not filed by date.
He said 
had requested the local Bureau of Vital Statistics to furnish a list of all deaths on but discovered such records are not filed by date. He related that to his knowledge no one else has made any attempt to determine the letter's accuracy or authenticity.
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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Times, 229 West 43rd Street, New York, New York, made available a two page handprinted letter signed by along with an envelope addressed to "New York Times, 229 W. 43rd , New York, N.Y. ", postmarked September 19, 1972, United States Postal Service, Ca. 920.
when advised that he learned of the letter's existance b6 of it.
", postmarked September 19, 1972, United States Postal Service, Ca. 920.
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informed that the original letter was received over the weekend of September 23, 1972 and was passed from department to department and from clerk to clerk until he received the letter approximately ten days ago.
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, If Is the property of the FBI and is looned to your agency; # ond Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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I seems to me this & B cooper deal is the same guy that look oh before the last man that was Caught in the same deal y ya weeks later, gr seemed they put weeken in the 2nd time when he went with the$ 500 000 ve.
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I seems to me this & B cooper deal is the same guy that look oh before the last man that was Caught in the same deal y ya weeks later, gr seemed they put weeken in the 2nd time when he went with the$ 500 000 ve. He was a trained paraductist, Is me it is possible that he got away the first timepole trend for the second and didn't make it haven't seen any indications that the man couldn't be the same man no other man has tried it I am not a detective but Imeuble feel only one man is involved. The one else has tried it.
yours Truly
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DB Cooper-31630K Laboratory Transmittal Form
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LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Los Angeles (164-497)
Date: October 4, 1972
From: Director, FBI
NORJAK,
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FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-720928050 LL

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Examination requested:	Document - Fingerprint

Remarks: The submitted evidence will be returned with the fingerprint report.
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Date:	October 4, 1972
FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-720928050 LL

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Envelope bearing hand printed address "Los Angeles Times
Times-Mirror Square Los Angeles, Calif.
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Q51 Second page beginning "Everything I've said here is ... " and signed
Result of examination:
It was not determined whether the questioned wisting on Q49 through Q51 was prepared by any of the persons involved in the preparation of the questioned material previously received in this matter. A.conclusion could not be reached in this regard because of a lack of comparable writing and distortion in portions of the questioned material previously received; however, nothing of particular significance was noted in the limited comparison which could be conducted.
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049 through Q51 were not identified in the Anonymous Letter File. Copies of these specimens have been added to this file for future reference.
No watermarks, indented writing, or other foatures were found on 049 through Q51 which would be of value in determining the source of these specimens.
No watermarks, indented writing, or other foatures were found on 049 through Q51 which would be of value in determining the source of these specimens.
The submitted evidence was photographed and will be returned separately.
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is DEAD : " D B . COOPER" PASSED AWAY C.V SEPT. 1.24. TOGETHER WE BOTH PLANNED THE MOST SUCCESSFUL . SIKHACKING TO DATE.
WHILE HE WAS ALIVE, REFUSED TO LET. ME TELL THE PUBLIC THAT HE WASN'T PUAN BAD. HE DIED. WITH THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THINKING HE WAS JUST ANOTHER ·SKYSTICKING TERRORIST! BUT. HE WASN'T.
To ME, AND THOSE OF YOU WHO KNEW HIM, HE. WAS NOT "A RUTHLESS. CRIMINAL". HE WAS A KIND AND GENTILE HUMAN BEING. HE LOVES LIFE AND EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. WHEN HE FOUND OUT THAT HE HAD. BUT MONTHS To LIVE, HE FACED THE NEWS VERY BRAVELY. TALKING . DID NO GOOD. WHAT COULD I SAY? JUST TWO YEARS BEFORE, HE LOST HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER. I WOULD SENSE A CHANGE COMING OVER HIM. HE WAS FACED WITH DEATH, BUT SOMETHING ELSE WAS ON HIS MIND.
I WOULD SENSE A CHANGE COMING OVER HIM. HE WAS FACED WITH DEATH, BUT SOMETHING ELSE WAS ON HIS MIND. WHEN HE FIRST. TOLD ME ABOUT THE JOB , I THOUGHT HE WAS JORING. He WASN'T. AFTER AM, HE HAD NOTHING TO LOSE AND PLENTY TO GAINL. HOWEVER, HONEY WASN'T THE OBJECT. KEN THAT HE COULD. DEMAND ALMOST ANY AMOUNT AND HE'D PROBABLY GET IT. IN FACT, WE GAVE ALMOST. $168,000 OF THE RANDOM MONEY AWAY TO CHARITIES. AND FAMILIES IN NEED. HE PAID OFF ALL OF HOSPITAL BILLS AND GAVE
WE MADE IT BIG UP IN CANADA LAST YEAR, BUT I'M SURE GUESSED THE TRUTH. NEVER SAID NOTHING ONE WAY OR THE OTHER, " D.B. COOPER" DIED. THINKING THAT BELIEVED HIM.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIF.
TIMES-MIRROR SQUARE
LOS ANGELES TIMES
AA NR 004 LA PLAIN 555PM NITEL 9-23-72 GLD
TO
ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SEATTLE
(164-81)
FROM
LOS ANGELES
(164-497)
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TIMES-MIRROR SQUARE
LOS ANGELES TIMES
AA NR 004 LA PLAIN 555PM NITEL 9-23-72 GLD
TO
ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SEATTLE
(164-81)
FROM
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(164-497)
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NORJAK ; 00 : SEATTLE.
ON SEPTEMBER TWENTY -THREE INSTANT ,
, LOS ANGELES TIME, FURNISHED THIS OFFICE A LETTER AND ENVELOPE RECEIVED BY THE TIMES ON SEPTEMBER TWENTY-THREE INSTANT, FROM AN INDIVIDUAL CLAIMING TO BE D. B. COOPER.
ENVELOPE CONTAINS STAMP AND PARTIALLY CANCELLED, BUT NO INDICATION AS TO LOCATION OR DATE WHEN MAILED. LETTER IS HANDPRINTED IN INK IN VERY CLEAR TEXT AND IS AS FOLLOWS : DEAR SIRS :
IS DEAD. "D. B. COOPER" PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER TWELFTH. TOGETHER WE BOTH PLANNED THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SKY JACKING TO DATE.
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WHILE HE WAS ALIVE, REFUSED TO LET ME TELL THE PUBLIC THAT HE WASN'T REALLY BAD. HE DIED WITH THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THINKING HE WAS JUST ANOTHER "SKY JACKER TERRORIST". BUT HE WASN'T.
TO ME, AND THOSE OF YOU WHO KNEW HIM, HE WAS NOT "A RUTHLESS CRIMINAL".
HE DIED WITH THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THINKING HE WAS JUST ANOTHER "SKY JACKER TERRORIST". BUT HE WASN'T.
TO ME, AND THOSE OF YOU WHO KNEW HIM, HE WAS NOT "A RUTHLESS CRIMINAL". HE WAS A KIND AND GENTILE (SIC) HUMAN BEING. HE LOVED LIFE AND EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. WHEN HE FOUND OUT THAT HE HAD BUT MONTHS TO LIVE, HE FACED THE NEWS VERY BRAVELY. TALKING DID NO GOOD. WHAT COULD I SAY? JUST TWO YEARS BEFORE, HE LOST HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER. I COULD SENSE A CHANGE COMING OVER HIM. HE WAS FACED WITH DEATH. BUT SOMETHING ELSE WAS ON HIS MIND. WHEN HE FIRST TOLD ME ABOUT THE JOB, I THOUGHT HE WAS JOKING. HE WASN'T. AFTER ALL, HE HAD NOTHING TO LOSE AND PLENTY TO GAIN.
HOWEVER, MONEY WASN'T THE OBJECT. KNEW THAT HE COULD DEMAND ALMOST ANY AMOUNT AND HE'D PROBABLY GET IT. IN FACT, WE GAVE ALMOST ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE RANSOM MONEY AWAY TO CHARITIES AND FAMILIES IN NEED. HE PAID OFF ALL
HOSPITAL BILLS AND GAVE
HE TOLD WE MADE IT BIG UP IN CANADA LAST YEAR, BUT I'M
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SURE GUESSED THE TRUTH.
HE PAID OFF ALL
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HE TOLD WE MADE IT BIG UP IN CANADA LAST YEAR, BUT I'M
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SURE GUESSED THE TRUTH. NEVER SAID NOTHING ONE WAY OR THE OTHER. "D. B. COOPER" DIED THINKING THAT BELIEVED HIM.
EVERYTHING I'VE SAID HERE IS TRUE. I COULD'VE TOLD YOU THAT WE GAVE EVERY BIT OF THE MONEY TO CHARITY, BUT WE DIDN'T. LAST JANUARY WE FLEW TO EUROPE AND AROUND THE WORLD. WANTED TO SEE THE WORLD BEFORE HE DIED. THAT WAS THE LAST TRIP WE EVER TOOK TOGETHER.
HIS LAST DAYS WERE SPENT COMPLETELY BEDRIDDEN. DISEASE KNAWING HIS INSIDES OUT AND PAIN SHOOTING THROUGH HIS BODY , HE NEVER ONCE LOST HIS COURAGE. THE ONLY DAY HE MISSED AN ENTRY IN HIS DIARY WAS THE DAY HE PASSED AWAY. I THINK YOU WILL BE INTERESTED IN HIS LAST WRITTEN WORDS.
". . . REALLY WEAK TODAY. . . . MOTHER CAME BY THIS MORNING . I LOVE HER. LIFE ISN'T SO IMPORTANT THAT I SHOULD IGNORE DEATH, NOR VICE VERSA. ALL MY LIFE I HAVE DENIED DEATH THE ATTENTION HE NOW DEMANDS. BETTER THAT HE TAKE ME, THAN THE LIFE FROM ANYONE ELSE.
ALL MY LIFE I HAVE DENIED DEATH THE ATTENTION HE NOW DEMANDS. BETTER THAT HE TAKE ME, THAN THE LIFE FROM ANYONE ELSE. . . . "
EVEN ON THE VERGE OF DEATH, WAS THINKING OF OTHERS. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
LETTER IS SIGNED LOS ANGELES WILL FURNISH ORIGINAL AND COPIES OF LETTER AND ENVELOPE TO BUREAU AND SEATTLE BY AIRTEL. END DCA FBI SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-31637164-81
1015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 September 22, 1972
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Mr. Stan PitLin United States Attorney United States Court House Seattle, Washington 98104
RE Publication of a "D. B. Cooper Story" in the Seattle Flag, Seattle, Wash., May 10, 1972
Dear Sir:
Enclosed is one copy of an interview by Agents of the FBI with on May 18, 1972.
In the May 10, 1972, issue of the "Seattle Flag, " of which is shown in the newspaper as carried a headline, "D. B. Cooper Found!"
The paper also contained an enlarged reproduction of a $20 bill alleged to be from among the ransom money paid on November 24, 1971, during the hijack at Seattle, Wash- ington, of Northwest Airlines Flight No.
also contained an enlarged reproduction of a $20 bill alleged to be from among the ransom money paid on November 24, 1971, during the hijack at Seattle, Wash- ington, of Northwest Airlines Flight No. 305, during which $200,000 ransom was paid by the airline company.
The newspaper contained a story which allegedly was an interview with "Cooper."
An oxamination by the FBI Laboratory of the $20 bill reproduced in the article established that it was not part of the ransom money, although the number was the same.
Enclosure (1)
2 - Addresses 2 - Seattle (164-01 Sub COG)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date. of transcription. 5-8-72
Special Agents
personelly contacted the office of the Seattle Flaq newspaper located at 222 Dexter Avenue North, Seattle, at approximately 3:15 PM on May 5, 1972 and asked for Several individuals were observed lanquishing on tops of desks and sitting in various groups scattered about the one large room which is the office space of the Seattle Flag news- paper. One unidentified individual stated that he was in the Advertising Department and that and all of the were out and
One unidentified individual stated that he was in the Advertising Department and that and all of the were out and he did not know when they would
return. SA
identified himself and requested that 
call him at the FBI Office as soon as he came in.
At approximately 4:00 PM, May 5, 1972, telephonically contacted SA at the FBI Office.
stated he recalled having talked to SA several years ago in regard to the which occurred at the University of Washington at Seattle. then asked what
it was all about. SA
advised
he wanted to talk
to him personally and asked if he was going to be in his office. stated he was not going to be in his office and then said "I don't want to talk to the FBI". then asked
"what's it all about". He was advised by SA that he want- ed to talk to him about the D.B. COOPER story published in the
Seattle Flag.
stated "it's all in the article". He
was advised that no, it was not all in the article as the FBI desired to know the identity of his source, name and address.
He
was advised that no, it was not all in the article as the FBI desired to know the identity of his source, name and address. stated the source was anonymous in the article and would remain that way. SA advised either he would make the person's name and address, from whom he obtain- ed the story, available or he would not. stated he would not. then added "it's not those two men from Bremerton, Washington."
At this point the interview was terminated.
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Interviewed on	5-5-72	Seattle, Washington at	File #
SE	164-81-3937
SAS by	and
Date dictated	5-5-72

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed oulside your agency.
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It is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed oulside your agency.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 5/19/72
"Seattle Flag, Inc .. " was inter- viewed at the offices of that publication, 222 Dexter North, Seattle, Washington, concerning an article appearing in the "Seattle Flag", Volume 1, #5, under date of May 10, headlined, "D. B. COOPER FOUND." Although the paper is dated May 10, it was placed on the newsstands 5/1/72. was advised by SA CHARLES E. FARRELL of his right to remain silent and that anything he might say could be used against him in court; of the fact he had the right to the services of an attorney and that if he did decide to speak, he could cease to do so at any time he chose. advised that the paper did pay $1,000 for the story as indicated in the newspaper, but he refused to disclose from whom the story was obtained. He said the story was furnished to him on tapes and that the reproduction of a .
advised that the paper did pay $1,000 for the story as indicated in the newspaper, but he refused to disclose from whom the story was obtained. He said the story was furnished to him on tapes and that the reproduction of a . $20 bill appearing in the "Seattle Flag" was made by them from a photograph of a $20 bill which was given to them when they purchased the story. advised that the "Seattle Flag" normally has a circulation of 25,000 copies, but the issue carrying the "D. B. COOPER" story sold 28,000. They were prepared to print another 25,000 when the story appeared in the news- papers about the arrests of two individuals in the Bremerton area, who perpetrated a hoax on Newsweek Magazine. Because of that hoax story, they did not reprint the issue and their sales immediately dropped off. advised he would be willing to cooperate with the FBI in furnishing "surrounding information" (but would never disclose the identity of the person who sold the story) in exchange for information as to where the discrepancies were in the "Seattle Flag" story. was advised that no such information would be furnished to him.
the person who sold the story) in exchange for information as to where the discrepancies were in the "Seattle Flag" story. was advised that no such information would be furnished to him.
The above interview was conducted in office
and began at approximately 10:48 AM and was concluded at approximately 11:05 AM.
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Interviewed on
5/18/72
Seattle, Washington File # SE 164-81-8938
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL &
by SA ROBERT ROSS REYNOLDS AGEF/k1b
Dale dictated
5/18/72
This document contains neither recommendallons nor conclusions of the FBI. it Is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency: il ond Ils contents are not to be distributed oulside .your agency.
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DB Cooper-31641SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
September 18, 1972
Sua D Sub R Sub E
RE: PARACHUTE FOUND NEAR THE KALAMA RIVER ROAD
On September 7, 1972, SA advised telephonically that he had discovered a parachute hanging from the top of a tall pine tree, approximately 15 miles from the end of the Kalama River Road. Thirty yards from the tree in which the parachute was found was a piece of white plastic on which was inscribed the following:
Thirty yards from the tree in which the parachute was found was a piece of white plastic on which was inscribed the following: "United States Depart- ment of Commerce, NOAA - National Weather Service, Radio Sonde."
stated the parachute was a reddish color with white shroud lines. The parachute appeared to be slightly smaller than a normal-sized parachute and appeared to have something hanging from the end of it that looked like part of a box.
On September 7, 1972, United States Department of Commerce, National Weather Service, 909 First Street, Seattle, Washington, advised his department uses parachutes to recover radio sonde equipment attached to weather balloons. explained that a balloon is released with the radio equipment attached to it. The balloon rises to a preset height, at which time the balloon explodes. The radio equipment then falls a short distance and a small parachute opens and carries the radio equipment safely to the ground. This parachute is slightly smaller than a regular-sized parachute and it is pink in color with white shroud lines.
This parachute is slightly smaller than a regular-sized parachute and it is pink in color with white shroud lines. further stated that housing the radio sonde equipment is a white plastic box with the following inscription: "United States Department of Commerce, NOAA - National Weather Service, Radio Sonde."
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TO:
SAC, NEW HAVEN
FROM:
SAC, NEW YORK ( 16 4-627) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
MORGACK
(00 : SE)
Enclosed for New Haven is copy of Chicago airtel dated 8/18/72 and one artist conception of unknwon subject.
Numerous attempts were made to make an appointment with by calling his home × telephone -
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DB Cooper-31644 OPTIONAL FORM K9, 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (42 CFR) 101-$1.6 UNITED STATES Memorandum
VERNMENT
DATE:
9/1/72
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P) NORJAK
Sul TR
FROM : SUBJECT: Re St. Louis letter to Los Angeles and Seattle ""dated 7/6/72, captioned INFORMATION CONCERNING AIRCRAFT HIJACKING", and St. Louis routing slip to Los Angeles dated 7/11/72, with attached typewritten letter directed to Mr. GRAY, Acting FBI Chief, Washington, D. C., and signed
RE:
INFORMATION CONCERNING
on 7/31/72, Woodland Hills, California, was interviewed to ascertain if she had any pertinent knowledge concerning the Norjak matter or any other matter of investigative interest to the IBI.
stated she was a relative of ART LINKLETTER, the well-known television personality. She spoke rapidly with a distinct French accent and made disjointed statements about how she had deduced by reading articles on various
She spoke rapidly with a distinct French accent and made disjointed statements about how she had deduced by reading articles on various murders and hijackings that
ART LINKLETTER, have been responsible for the Zodiac murders, the mutilation murders of farm workers in Yuba City, California, the TATE - LA BIANCA murders in Los Angeles and the ax murders which took place in a national park in California. When it was pointed out to her that in some of these matters the perpetrators have been identified and convicted of the crimes, she replied very positively that the police have identified the wrong persons as no police agency will touch ART LINKLETTER or his family.
She advised that ART LINKLETTER is the and that he was raised by a named LINKLETTER. ART LINKLETTER was previously
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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"UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
FRO
TIANTA (164-254) (P)
DATE:
8/31/72
SUB E SUB R
SUBJECT: NOR JAK 00: SEATTLE BUFILE 164-2111
On 8/17/72, , Lilburn, Georgia, furnished the following infor-
residing at X Souple
mation. ON HIDDEN CACHE
During the first week of November 1971, he was on an elk hunting trip in the northeastern portion of the state of Oregon. During this hunt he ran across a log shelter cabin and a cache of survival gear located in a remote place in this area. He is unware of the signifcance of this cache but furn- ished this information after hearing about captioned case. He advised that a short time after the hijacking he was transferred by his company from Portland, Oregon, to Atlanta, Georgia, and only recently received his furniture and personal effects. Since some of the data contained herein was with his personal effects he was unable to furnish this information prior to this time.
Since some of the data contained herein was with his personal effects he was unable to furnish this information prior to this time.
He produced a United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service map of the Joseph Ranger District, Wallowa Whit- man National Forest, dated in 1965. He stated that this map. is available through the headquarters of the Forest Service in Portland, Oregon. He stated that the area that he is relating to is located within sections 1, 12, or 13 of Range 49 east in Township 1 north as set out on the above described map.
He states that he was off hunting by himself on this one particular occasion, when he stumbled into an area of heavy brush, he discovered a log shelter constructed entirely of logs five to six inches in diameter. The building being approximately four feet long by five feet wide and four feet high, the open- ing to the shelter was covered by logs propped in place and staked in position in the ground. At the time he was there, there was approximately 12 to 18 inches of snow on the ground and this amount of snow had been in the area for four to six weeks prior
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At the time he was there, there was approximately 12 to 18 inches of snow on the ground and this amount of snow had been in the area for four to six weeks prior
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to this time. He noticed no fresh tracks near the shelter or cache at the time.
He was unable to look into the shelter to see what was contained therein and he did not remove any of the logs to examine it. He did notice a duffel bag hanging from a tree near by. This duffel bag had the name or the last name could be with Air Force number imprinted on the duffel bag. The bag appeared to be old and contained numerous tears and wear holes. He examined the contents of the duffel bag and discovered that it contained rifle bullets, long-handled men's underwear, shoe grease, candles, a jacket, vitamin pills, and some hippie-type smoking pipes,.
examined the contents of the duffel bag and discovered that it contained rifle bullets, long-handled men's underwear, shoe grease, candles, a jacket, vitamin pills, and some hippie-type smoking pipes,. which appeared to handmade. He noticed no food, no socks, or shoes in the bag. He noted that several of these items still had price tags on them reflecting that they were purchased either at GI Joe's or Andy and Box both of which are Army sur- plus stores located in Portland, Oregon. He did not recall any dates of purchase.
He also noted that there was a left-handed bow, as used by archers, hanging from a tree nearby. He removed this bow and took it with him, the bow bears the name Baer Archery Company, Grayling, Michigan, registration number
He stated that the area of the cache is located in what is known as Hell's Canyon, near the boundary between east- ern Oregon and Idaho. It is located generally in a gully be- tween Windy Ridge and the next ridge located to the southwest. He states that the nearest community is in Imnaha, Oregon, located on the Imnaha River. To get to the area you take the Hat Point Road out of Imaha and follow it to the end of the pavement, at this point you
To get to the area you take the Hat Point Road out of Imaha and follow it to the end of the pavement, at this point you follow the wide trail that goes out on Windy Ridge and finally comes to a dead end. The road ends at a small draw and the area of the cache is located about 200 or so yards from the end of the road.
He stated that this general area has the appearance of being used during the summer months by packtrain trips com- ing from various dude ranches in the area and located nearby is a camping area which might be an overnight stopping point on these packtrain trips. He stated that from this camping area the site of the cache is perhaps 100 to 150 yards away up the side of a hill in heavy brush. The cache could not be seen from the camping area but the area could probably be point- ed out by one of the rangers from the nearby ranger station at Hat Point.
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stated that with him on this trip was an individual named who goes by the name who is a builder in Portland, Oregon, but who resides in Aurora, Oregon, having home telephone number thinks that
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stated that with him on this trip was an individual named who goes by the name who is a builder in Portland, Oregon, but who resides in Aurora, Oregon, having home telephone number thinks that probably could point out the area where the party camped during this elk hunt and might possibly be able to assist in locating the area of the cache. Other members of the hunting party were a young relative of last name unrecalled, who is possibly a student at one of the community colleges in the Portland, Oregon, area. The third member of the trip is
who is employed as
in the Portland area.
states that no one was with him when he found the cache and the others would know of his find based only on the infor- mation he furnished them.
Due to the fact that the Hell's Canyon area is located a considerable distance from the possible flight path of the aircraft in captioned case, flying from Seattle to Reno, the significance of this information is not known to the Atlanta office, accordingly, no leads are being set out in the Portland area at this time. Leads are being designated for the Detroit office to determine if the bow found by is registered.
from Seattle to Reno, the significance of this information is not known to the Atlanta office, accordingly, no leads are being set out in the Portland area at this time. Leads are being designated for the Detroit office to determine if the bow found by is registered. b6 b7C
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AT GRAYLING, MICHIGAN
Will contact Baer Archery Company to determine if left handed bow number has been registered by its owner with that company. If information is found will furnish the same to office of origin for appropriate additional investiga- tion.
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DB Cooper-31650 OPTIONAL, FORM NO- 10 MAY 1MI EDITION QBA CEN. REG. NO. 17 UNITED STATES G
ERNMENT
Memorandum
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TO
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 9/1/72 SUB E
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FROM SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT: NORJAK
On 9/1/72 of the Weyerhaeuser Compay at advised that lie, in the course of his timber land employment, hs found a 200' tree which has some weathered pink looking material at the top hanging from what appears to. be a string. He stated the material is pink or red colored. " He stated that the tree is located on one of the forks of Elk Creek straight north of Cougar, Washington.
" He stated that the tree is located on one of the forks of Elk Creek straight north of Cougar, Washington.
He advised that he would be available on 9/5/72 to conduct an agent of the FBI to the location of this tree for further investigation of the object in the tree.
This lead will be covered by SA
Loggview RA"on 9/5/72 and he will bring with him binoculars which will enable him to view the item mentioned above.
CALLED 9 / 7/24 IT IS WEATHER RADIO SONDE PARACHUTE
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DB Cooper-31651
Camp Kalama, Washington, telephone
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AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
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TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: Seattle
Bozeman,
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Montana, advised 8/22/72, as follows:
In 1/71. he completed writing a book
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entitled This book incorporated the idea that a person desiring to hijack a planeand go to Cuba would also attempt to extort money. The book was initially presented to one on the week of 88 8
possibility for a motion picture production,
The book was initially presented to one on the week of 88 8
possibility for a motion picture production, being an Los Angeles, California, and
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By telephone, tas informed that the book had been given to Encino, California. He in turn probably presented the book to motion picture sub-producers.
advised the book made no reference to parachuting from an airplane; however, he is vitally concerned over the possibility this book might have predicated acts of Subject of this case.
Having never met he is notaware of the physical description of but wanted to bring this to the attention of the proper authorities.
Three copies of the book have been made - One is in the possession, as last known, of one was sent registered mail and is still sealed by to himself so as to establish a "poor man's copyright;" and one copy is maintained and sent to a publishing agent in Chicago.
as last known, of one was sent registered mail and is still sealed by to himself so as to establish a "poor man's copyright;" and one copy is maintained and sent to a publishing agent in Chicago.
requested that any additional information desired would be readily furnished, but he desired his identity be protected regarding information furnished about based on
was shown a facsimile photograph of UNSUB and stated that this definitely could not be
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Dear
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter dated August 7,1972, wherein you give us the benefit of your observations on how to prevent future hijackings
Your interest in corresponding with the FBI in this matter is indeed appreciated
Very truly yours
JEGEUMILNES Special Agent in Charge
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give us the benefit of your observations on how to prevent future hijackings
Your interest in corresponding with the FBI in this matter is indeed appreciated
Very truly yours
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I have thought of a idea that my work in the prevention of antligt he jacking It came to me while reading and nothing
That our government and aircraft building have not come up with a real solution to the problem. The cat at this time to find a way to stop hijacking is terminadas, Plin the possible loss of life avouft. This are my emilition to export my dia $150,000 Tax fue if it is bestil and works. I was in the air force for Eight years. also I worked for Boeing avenue
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164-81-3770DB Cooper-31656D.B. Cooper with toupee, a piece of cello tape on h nose to hold : nostrils together to give L a narrow look to nose.
: Was familiar with the Mcclellan's landing strip, used a jet backpack, for a directed and controlled soft landing standing up.
: Was familiar with the Mcclellan's landing strip, used a jet backpack, for a directed and controlled soft landing standing up. With this kind of transportation, there is no leap or freefall. The same_jetpack was used in two or three other sky jacking by
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Dear
I have received your letter of July 10th and appreciate your roraris concerning this bureau's endeavors to curtail the hijacking of airplanes. It was thoughtful of you to comment as you did regarding Special Agents in Charge Milnes and Gebhardt. You may be sure they and the ron assigned to their divisions share my appreciation for your kind remarks about the effectiveness of their efforts. Communications such as yours non a great deal to us.
Sincerely yours,
- L. Patrick Cray, III Acting Director
1 - San Francisco - Enclosure Personal Attention SAC: Bring to the attention of appropriate personnel.
Patrick Cray, III Acting Director
1 - San Francisco - Enclosure Personal Attention SAC: Bring to the attention of appropriate personnel. (1- Seattle - Enclosure Personnel Attention SAC: Bring to the attention of appropriate personnel.
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I want you to know I strongly support you and your organization on the way you do your job I have always admired the FBI because of the good image it has maintained and it's dedicat to bringing federal lawbreakers to justice. you has a great task filling the void left by the late M.r. Hoover, He was one of the few individuals so inclined with great leadership qualities who made FB Is what it is today.
When an occasional high ranking american makes detramental remarks about the FBI, it amazes me. 1 These people make these remarks mostly to gain o publicity by means of the news media, and at the 164-81- Sub.
1 These people make these remarks mostly to gain o publicity by means of the news media, and at the 164-81- Sub. A
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b6 b7Csame time gain support from splinter groups who don't respect any legal authority. I think they. are jealous and very enveaus of the F.B. I because of the efficiency, respect, and profesionalism you have attained.
What really precipitated this letter to you are the recent air hi-jackings the F.B.I. is involved M. F.B.I. office in Seattle, wash. under Mr. Milnes SAC on The D. B. Cooper Care
in the Seattle and Tarama offices exemplified what
If have mentioned above about the F. B.Is of how that air piracy activities take up much of your time.
and budget and of believe the sky jochen should be apprehended and sentenced early for their deeds. Mr Gebhardt, SAC San Francisco, did what should have been done in all events of air piracy. He hept that P. S. A. airplane on the ground, This" the way to keep sky jackings from getting out of hand, The policy of catering to" on giving in to the demands
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airplane on the ground, This" the way to keep sky jackings from getting out of hand, The policy of catering to" on giving in to the demands
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INFORMATION CONCERNING AIR CRAFT HIJACKING
Enclosed for Los Angeles and Seattle are xerox copies of a letter and a photograph furnished to American Airlines, St. Louis, Mo., 6/29/72.
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American Airlines, St Louis, Missouri,
Attention FBI
: Re: Hijacker
Here is a pretty picture of two smart birds plus a few other interesting people I could identify. Robert L.nkletter has had complexion problems that comes and goes, then return. Is about 6 feet tall, 180 to 200 lbs. Is a master of disguises, changes his appearance constantly.
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Dear
I have your letter of July 2, 1972 and the enclosures. Your thoughtfulness in sending this information is appreciated.
Very truly yours, IN J. E ' MILNES Special Agent in Charge
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Dear Mr Milanesi, although with banks as though everybody else ikept your is catching hijacker , you should theusing about mit ford don't think that D. B. Cooper" is hanging around Seattle , and even though it seems futili, I'm still checking all farmy 20 d for Jaw.
you may wonder why some of these newspaper articles are on books and the new york Police Department. The books about starting tow, D. C. might he both interesting and may SER NOTRE
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jour to read , especially since someday your may be transferred there. However there is no need for you to spend money , for the books should be free at your library .
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jour to read , especially since someday your may be transferred there. However there is no need for you to spend money , for the books should be free at your library .
The article about the new york Police Department is so that you may how bad they are and how lucky you are not to have to live there. In suite of this , though, In malawiand the new york I Bis do a magnificent and superlative job back there and certainly no manis letter qualified to be at sind director than John t malone This notice the picture of the fat faced and sleazy- looking disgrace to womandred to whoin mind. Sway las entrusted the care and finding
DB Cooper-31668of the El Bo Let i hope that. Sen emotional problems Quidemend big herinalambity to stop stifling les month full of food ) are not carried over into liv wach and that les arrogant dostility toward the a. s. d. If you read the articles carefully, it is there) will not care any malfunctioning among the insmally good-natured of 3.2. It is also tragic that colored. shirts and fancy have dos are now to be allowed. If man would only see Low cheap and training they Lookin sich things , colors and long hair would he left to
If man would only see Low cheap and training they Lookin sich things , colors and long hair would he left to the women.
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after having watched Max. Gray and television , I offer this unbiased. opinion: he is a cijader who lasimitten to fame and glory solely because of another's misfortune , and realizing that he is both a law and a bow, knows that he could never in Den bigtimes have madeit on lis aww Knowing this about limey probably gives the broy not only great feelings of insecurity but also all canto of personality aberrationswhich are man heated by some of his foolish remarks. not only does the song not want to show the spotlight with any body but he also seems to makewant to be reminded of De Hoover . I can only suggest that
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The FBI Seattle "ashington
Attention Air Transport Association.
Sincerely James,
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Re: D.B. Cooper Why is it that only I can identify the Linkletters with or without their wigs, with or without their makeups, eyeglas- ses? It must be because they always do remind me of someone from back home.
Both Jack and Robert
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On May 10, 1972, Mr. VERNER WEINZ, 1401 S. 12th, Mount Vernon, Washington, was contacted by the writer in response to a phone call he made to the Everett Resident Agency concerning captioned matter.
12th, Mount Vernon, Washington, was contacted by the writer in response to a phone call he made to the Everett Resident Agency concerning captioned matter. Mr. WEINZ indicated that he worked for the Skagit County Sheriff's Office as a deputy for five years about 20 years ago, and would have come forward with information sooner if he had not developed such a distrust for the American Court System. He recently saw an article in the Seattle Times, which indicated that the Air Transport Association of America would pay up to $250,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons committing airborne crimes. Mr. WEINZ indicated that he is a businessman and felt that he could furnish some information concerning this hijacking if the reward was high enough.
Mr. WEINZ indicated that an individual he has known for several years, came to his home in Mount Vernon several weeks before the hijacking. He indicated that he and friends were going to pull a big deal with a take of $200,000. He said it would be the greatest news event in the northwest and would make all of the papers.
He indicated that he and friends were going to pull a big deal with a take of $200,000. He said it would be the greatest news event in the northwest and would make all of the papers. His partner remained outside in the car while WEINZ spoke with his friend. Mr. WEINZ said he would furnish no other information until he was told how much reward he would get.
On May 10, 1972, SA CHARLES E. FARRELL was contacted by the writer regarding the above information. He indicated that the reward for information leading to the arrest and : conviction of the subject is $5,000.
On May 11, 1972, Mr. VERNER WEINZ was again contacted at his home in Mount Vernon by the writer. He immediately inquired as to the amount of the reward and was given a figure of $5,000. Mr. WEINZ laughed and said he would furnish the information for no less athan $50,000 and would have to have a majority of that amount in his possession before he would furnish any names. WEINZ did agree to furnish additional details concerning his conversation with the friend,
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He advised tat in November 1971, approximately ? weeks before the hijacking, hly friend stopped by the house. The friend indicated that a big deal had been set up two weeks prior, but was cancelled because of bad weather. He said there were three individuals involved and they needed one more. He indicated that one partner had backed out of the deal, and they needed a replacement. The friend indicated the group would make $200,000 and that this would be the biggest deal ever pulled in the northwest. As he left, he said. "You will read about this in all of the papers," He gave no details and never mentioned airplanes or hijacking. He stayed at the home approximately 1 1/2 hours, but said nothing specific about the type of job he had planned. On a previous contact the friend asked WEINZ if he would ever consider a job outside the 1 aw. WEINZ told him that he needed work and would consider anything. WEINZ further stated that there was a second man waiting for his friend in the car.
WEINZ told him that he needed work and would consider anything. WEINZ further stated that there was a second man waiting for his friend in the car. He did not get a good look at him, but assumed he would be the man known as "D.B. Cooper". His friend is a large man, and in no way, fits the description of the hijacker.
Mr. WEINZ againstated that he would furnish no other information and would furnish no names, unless he is insured of at least $50,000. He said that the more he thinks it over, the more he thinks the information is worth at least $100,000.
WEINZ is a white male, American, born May 24, 1911, 6'2", 210 pounds, gray hair, blue eyes.
On May 11, 1972, this matter was discussed with Sheriff JOHN BOYINGTON, Skagit County Sheriff's Office Mount Vernon, Washington. BOYINGTON advised that he has known WEINZ for many years and served with the sheriff's office at the same time as WEINZ. He indicated that WEINZ was in the pinball machine business for several years before the state clamped down on the business. He has many contacts out- side the law and has the ability to obtain information about crimes.
He indicated that WEINZ was in the pinball machine business for several years before the state clamped down on the business. He has many contacts out- side the law and has the ability to obtain information about crimes. In most instances, his information is fairly accurate. BOYINGTON stated that WEINZ is in desperate need of money and would furnish information if even a small amount were offered to him. He also stated that WEINIZ drinks too much at tires and tends to become loud and boasts. He can be a very dangerous man at most times and is very strong.
No further investigation being conducted, unless requested by case agent.
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Dear Sirs, D.B. Cooper did survive his parachute jump of Nov. 23 1971 as he had survived previous parachute jumps on the Haun landing strip three years ago. He was last month, Feb. 1972, sit- ting in the Steam Engine Lear Bus in Nevada when it was shown on T.V. The cameras did show inside the bus, a man wearing dark glas- ses who did looked annoyed when the cameras swept upon him. This man was D.
The cameras did show inside the bus, a man wearing dark glas- ses who did looked annoyed when the cameras swept upon him. This man was D.B. Cooper who chose his grandfather initials, Cooper is because his first name is Jack. Jack Linkletter has tryed to break away from his murderous father several times in the past starting from the time he was about 15 when he ran away from home. As always, he was brought back like a puppy on a leash.
Jack was an eye witness the night of the Tate murders as was John Zweyer who was soon executed by Robert (the Zodiac killer) after having turned down bribery by Art. Jack knows also that Diane was thrown out of that window to shut her up because she was to ex- pose all of the Linkletters' murders and conspiracies, The Interna- tional White Guard who commits assassinations, bombings, infiltra- tion of other groups, headed in this country by Art, the pushing of narcotics for as long as she had been born by Dad, the Mcclellan landing strip being used for narcotic traffic three years ago, the demolition experts part of the Intern.
tion of other groups, headed in this country by Art, the pushing of narcotics for as long as she had been born by Dad, the Mcclellan landing strip being used for narcotic traffic three years ago, the demolition experts part of the Intern. White Guard who bombs banks, Airlines etc. Diane would also have exposed a conspiracy that took 30
place before Sept. 1969, the Hughes book conspiracy which at this time included only the Linkletters
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on them as well as the signature of Howard Hughes. It was no coincidence that the bombings of TWA
1 the Linkletters needed 4 a writer to put together their fraudulent book a convince a publisher that this was a Hughes autobiography. The bombings and threats were a display of force and power which meant: "We can crash any plane you can board if you ever mention our names."
Jack Linkletter did demonstrate last Nov. that if a pilot can board a plane carrying a bomb, he can also fly his small plane over any erea and drop bombs. How many pilots have become wealthy within the past 25 years flying narcotics for the Linkletters who have been deeply involved in this racket?
How many pilots have become wealthy within the past 25 years flying narcotics for the Linkletters who have been deeply involved in this racket? Sin those pilots are well ce qualified, they can be employed by any Airline besides Flying Tiger, Western or Lear Jets. Is it not about time that Jack Linkletter is asked what he knows about his father's future plans for the 1972 election, who are to be bombed out of existence so a corrupted in- dividual from Sacramento is bousted into the White House?
Without his father or lawyers being present, I think Jack would tell while he sill can, before he is sent Diane's way.
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Dear :
I have your letter of May 25, 1972.
Your thoughtfulness in calling this matter to my attention is indeed appreciated.
Very truly yours,
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
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MILNES Special Agent in Charge
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Dear Mr. Milnes, I am wondering if you'd be interested in some clues in regard to the Coper. search,
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the reasoning of the man , where he planned to leave the plane; what he used for his beacon, and how he wasnot prepared for euch strong wind currents. you can contact us if you care to follow this up, but we do not want any publicity on our part. Veru trade Tours
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-31681"Hijacker" - Northwest Orient Airlines plane, look in the Portland-Vancouver area.
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The name
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AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
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SUBJECT:
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Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 4/13/72.
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
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The following investigation was conducted by SA
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On 4/27/72, advised he has a clue to the hijacking of Northwest Airlines. He provided the following information:
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From: Acting Director, FBI (164-2111) NORJAK RePDlet 4-24-72, submitting envelope, 044, and sheet of paper bearing cut-out letters with message, 045.
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From: Acting Director, FBI (164-2111) NORJAK RePDlet 4-24-72, submitting envelope, 044, and sheet of paper bearing cut-out letters with message, 045.
Two latent fingerprints developed en 045. No Latent prints of value developed on 044.
No identification record located for on basis of information furnished.
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Specimens enclosed.to Portland. Laboratory report separatei
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LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
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Date:
May 3, 1972
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FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-720428050 LL

Examination requested by:	Portland
Reference:	Letter
D-720428050 LL

Examination requested by:	Portland
Reference:	Letter 4/24/72
Examination requested:	Document - Fingerprint

Remarks:
The submitted evidence will be returned with the fingerprint report
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2 - Seattle (164-81) ) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) FuB
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE(S) INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
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Re:
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Date:	May 3, 1972
FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-720428050 LL

Specimens received
4/27/72
Q44 Envelope postmarked "THE DALLES, OR 97058 MAR 23 PM
1972," bearing typewritten address
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Specimens received
4/27/72
Q44 Envelope postmarked "THE DALLES, OR 97058 MAR 23 PM
1972," bearing typewritten address "sherrif criminal dept.
ct. house The Dalles. oregon 97058"
445 Sheet of paper bearing cut-out letters with message
beginning "you will never find ... "
Result of examination: No indented writing or watermarks were found on 044 and Q45.
The typewriting on Q44 is too limited to classify.
It was not determined whether there is any connection between 044, Q45 and the specimens submitted previously in this case, because of a lack of identifying features of the Q44 and 045 material.
The submitted evidence was photographed and will be returned separately.
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Re: Skyjackers D.B. Cooper and A.T. Johnson
They were Jack Lintletter and Robert L nkletter ៛ who didn't parachute down from a low flying plane
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They were Jack Lintletter and Robert L nkletter ៛ who didn't parachute down from a low flying plane but did it as it is dome in Air Shows, The gaz mask worn by Robert did game me the true clue, also the shoes worn by Jack who is a pilot. A man comes down from a low flying plane wearing a gaz mask, a back pack which is a jet engine that can be controlled for a very soft landing, standing up as I saw in an Air show a few years ago.
An accomplice could have locked those items in a washroom to be used by the skyjacker with maybe a gun, a gre- nade etc. Another accomplice pick-up the skyjacker on the grounds. The man with the plane around the MeClellon landing strip, the man with the helicopter near Provo Utah. Helicopter do lands at airports where the skyjacker could have boarddd a plane to maybe N.Y. and later on return to L.A. The loot and otheritems boing left with the helper, so if anyone were to be caught, it wouldn't be our smart birds who did the actual skyjacking.
Why would the Linkletters need money that cannot be traced to them?
The loot and otheritems boing left with the helper, so if anyone were to be caught, it wouldn't be our smart birds who did the actual skyjacking.
Why would the Linkletters need money that cannot be traced to them? To bomb here, there, to overthrow our govt., to coverup all of their murders, to coverup their connections with the underworld for more than 25 years etc .......
Since last Nov. 1971, I have had the definite im- pression that Jack Linkletter was trying to get arrested, was reddy to tell the truth but still finds himself trapped between two murderers, his father and his brother.
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Re Los Angeles letter to Seattle 3/20/72, enclosing an anonymous letter with a retouched news- paper picture.
Seattle is unable to identify letter forwarded to Seattle with any letter received at Seattle. Seattle does not feel that additional investigation concerning this matter is warranted in view of the nature of the letter.
Seattle does not feel that additional investigation concerning this matter is warranted in view of the nature of the letter. 3
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from Eugene, Oregon. She states Oregon, with telephone and emphatically stated that neither she wanted to discuss this situation on the phone.
She said asked her to call the FBI because he has information which he feels may pertain to instant case. She declined to discuss the nature of the information but said it was nothing very recent, but some- thing he had acquired over the last few weeks. He would like an Agent to come where he can be found any time of the day, so that he can discreetly discuss this situation.
He would like an Agent to come where he can be found any time of the day, so that he can discreetly discuss this situation. He does not want any local law enforcement officers involved. Please contact him. 3
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Reference is made to your letter of April 7, 1972.
Your comments are appreciated and will be made a matter of record in this office.
Very truly yours,
J.N. Mixnes, Gearchod 1 Special Agent in Charge
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I the Seattle Office Federal Bureau of Investigation Re: "D. B. Cooper" Gentlemen :
If this man wasthe expert he is alleged to be in " parachuting" he must have been able to grande his chute to a predetermined spot Such as landing on a rocky island in the Columbia River between Hood River and Longview -weighting The parachutes down with good sized rocha, and possibly even secreting the cash in waterproof containers
chute to a predetermined spot Such as landing on a rocky island in the Columbia River between Hood River and Longview -weighting The parachutes down with good sized rocha, and possibly even secreting the cash in waterproof containers to return in 4 to 6 months to pick them up. In a prevailing Aw wind controlling the "chat would not be difficult, according to jumps withered at air shows. This may be a long shot- but it might bear checking Out.
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Dear
Reference is made to your letter of March 8, 1972.
Your comments are sincerely appreciated and will be made a matter of record in this office.
Very truly yours,
J.C. Vilnes, Special Agent in Charge
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My Idea is To Take A picture of every person before he or she goes abourse the plane.
Let concerns The High Jacking That have been going on lately.
My Idea is To Take A picture of every person before he or she goes abourse the plane. And then when the flight tracker jumps off the plane you Check And see what person is missing Hmd you've got
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Enclosed herewith for Seattle is an anonymous letter received by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Portland, Oregon, and forwarded to this office for handling.
For information and any action deemed appropriate.
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Dear Sir:
Will you please notify the proper authorities that there appears to be evidence that C. . D. Cooper is north of Pegeon Springs and about forth 80 East six or eitht miles from the town of Carrolls, Wash. this evidence should not be taken lightly, if he is in the state of Wash he will be found in this area .
Yours very truly
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DB Cooper-31699King County State owashington John D. Spellman, County Executive
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Lawrence G. Waldt, Sheriff-Director King County Court House Seattle, Washington 98104
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Mr. J. Earle Milnes Special Agent in Charge Federal Bureau of Investigation 1015 - 2nd Avenue Seattle,
J. Earle Milnes Special Agent in Charge Federal Bureau of Investigation 1015 - 2nd Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
Enclosed is an anonymous letter that was received by this Department, which I forward to you for whatever purpose it might serve.
Lang LAWRENCE G. WALDT, SHERIFF-DIRECTOR
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Dear Sir: come monthe back, I made a report to some local police in a neighboring small town concerning the man who had high-packed the plane with" 200,000. ransome money. Several days back in talking with one of these men he said they had not sent the information. So will mail direct, what I believe is God given information concerning the man who had so far gothim away with his act.
In a vision . . I was up in the air , looking down , I saw a man sitting on the ground , under some deciding trees , he had raked some leaves around him , evidently to make some sort of a bed.
I was up in the air , looking down , I saw a man sitting on the ground , under some deciding trees , he had raked some leaves around him , evidently to make some sort of a bed. It looked like his left leg mody have been injured. Possibly some 200 feet to the (with?) of him was a barn, and beyond the barn must have hun a home, although I was not able to see it. There were some people running out beyond the line of the barn, they saw this man laying under the trees. I heard one man say , we have to get him out of there , before some one seen him . It was surral days later, I saw this man walking out, I believe a dirt road. There was a restaurant out a short distance. Some people in the restaurant saw him coming , they became. afraid, locked the door and got out of sight .-- That was all. I was given no information as to the location o in what state . This much , it was in an area where there were decisions trees, no evergreens, and in an area where lumbering was going on. On the back of this page, I will draw a cut of the restaurant as I saw it.
C gain, in listening to a new cast, I learned the hunt for this man o man is still continuing.
On the back of this page, I will draw a cut of the restaurant as I saw it.
C gain, in listening to a new cast, I learned the hunt for this man o man is still continuing. That night in a prayer to our Heavenly Father, I asked for information which I could forward to the law enforcement agencys , which would enable them to capture this mann men . In a vision - I was over some water up in the air a short distance, and out from the shore a short distance, where the winter met the shore, there was just about enough space for a person to walk along. The bank went almost straight up, just how high I did not see , but it must have been at least 8 0 10 feet a more . I saw a man along the shore, they had dug a little channel in to the bank, about 2 or 3 ft. wide. The man at the bottom , I could not see what he was doing , but I heard him call to some one at the top, to stop, and the man at the top - now, how are you going to get back up here The man at the bottom replied, I will walk along until I find an opening. He appeared to be around 25 years and may be 5ft .
could not see what he was doing , but I heard him call to some one at the top, to stop, and the man at the top - now, how are you going to get back up here The man at the bottom replied, I will walk along until I find an opening. He appeared to be around 25 years and may be 5ft . Son 10 inclus tall . Concerning the money, I believe it is in a water tight container, and m second thought, I wonder if that is what the man at the bottom was doing, burying it along the bank. Please forward this information to the proper law enforcement agency and may God help them to capture the quilty. and if

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-successful in the case of this man, let it be known that you tip come locally, you don't have to mention the source.
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God made me see the following --- I was walking the quite a dence words, 9 came to the back side of a building , walking around one end and to the opposite side.
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God made me see the following --- I was walking the quite a dence words, 9 came to the back side of a building , walking around one end and to the opposite side. On the further and was a partially opened door. as I came close to the don, there was some one standing in the don looking out. The evidently sensed my presence, quickly stepped back inside. I stepped around the don and looked in, the man was walking away from me . a voice of my side, quickly spoke to me - . he is the man who killed those people, I became fearfully afraid and started running the the words to get away, looking back to see if he was following me. I was having a terrible time making no Read way , and then I took off just like a bird, flying alove the tree tops . I was getting some where. after some distance I landed back on the ground. a short distance ahead was a cabin, I called to a woman sweepingon the pack, she became scared, and quickly stepped back in side. I then called to the man sitting in a rocking chair, to call the police, the man who Killed those people in back there in the wordsin a building, The quickly left and in a few was back with other man carring
called to the man sitting in a rocking chair, to call the police, the man who Killed those people in back there in the wordsin a building, The quickly left and in a few was back with other man carring guns, one had a machine. gun and immediately lift In that building. That was all . That evening on returning b6
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and listening to a new cast. The police had their mom, bic My god lives, he reveals the hidden thing - let his name be honored + revered . May 9 sign - Just/a Wayfarer, most grateful for godz- chartenings and his blessings.
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Evidently a larger body or a lake, waves were rolling against the shore 4006" high.
Where I saw man at foot of bank.
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I believe if the police will concentrate their efforts along water fronts on shore lines, their effects may produce results. + (out over the water)
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1012 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
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Enclosed for Seattle and San Francisco is one xerox copy each of an anonymous typewritten letter and handprinted envelope which enclosed same received at the Los Angeles Office on 3/17/72.
The above letter appears to be a xerox copy of the original and no prior letter, as indicated as dated 2/24/72, can be identified as received by the Los Angeles Office.
San Francisco and Seattle are being furnished xerox copies of this letter and are requested to advise Los Angeles if any similar letters, dated 2/24/72, received, if the writer has furnished his identity, and if any investigation desired by the Los Angeles Office concerning this matter.
The original xerox copy of the letter and the envelope will be retained in the Los Angeles file.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-31705March 14, 1972
Dear Sir, 1 Reference: My letter of February 24, 1972, Subject: "D. B. Cooper."
Apparently Mr. "D. B. Cooper" is still at large. Perhaps my. first letter was ignored asA"witchhunt." Granted, my interest is in a reward. My limited knowledge of this person all points to a perfect "D. B. Cooper."
I have retouched a "D. B. Cooper" composite picture to more closely resemble my suspect. A reproduction of this picture is shown below.
If you haven't made any headway in your investigation, may I suggest that you photograph various views of this man and record his voice at calm and anger moods.
If you haven't made any headway in your investigation, may I suggest that you photograph various views of this man and record his voice at calm and anger moods. Then the plane passengers, and crew who are available could either identify or exoperate him.
I remember the following additional information about him: He had been in the merchant marine. He was treated at the Public Health Hopsital, located at 15th Avenue and Lake Street, San Francisco, Califomia for liver or kidney operation. Perhaps they told him he has only a limited future. He has a yellowish complexion and usually a grim expression.
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Yours truly,
copy furnished Direcor FBE LA/SF
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MYSTERY SKYJACKER Composite drawing of the man who called himself D.B. Cooper.
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Los Angeles, California Dear 5 1972.
I have your letter of April 9, I appreciate your writing and forward- ing the enclosures.
Very truly yours,
2 J. EY MILNES Special Agent in Charge
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Dear Mr. milnes, although I have been checking all of my 20 bills against the list of bills that were paid to D. B. Cooper last november, a have been unable to find any in which you would be interested. I really don't think that has Angeles attracts many hijackers anyway; perhaps Florida would he a better place to look.
I am enclosing some newspaper clippings detailed. that you might not have seen in your / In Abattle newspapers, I realize that there is very little news from Los angeles, but
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DB Cooper-31708ever since the Los angeles Ef. B.d. moved into a fancy new ofice building in an even fammier past of Los angeles, their accomplishments, as clinicked by the news media, have been almost mil. I don't think that the image that the .B. I is trying to promote for themselves ( that of the Chamber of Commerce type of businessman ) is too conducive to living informens out of their matholes, max would one think
I is trying to promote for themselves ( that of the Chamber of Commerce type of businessman ) is too conducive to living informens out of their matholes, max would one think that the agent who attends black tie dingers looks forward to spending his working days going into the seamier parts of Los angeles to apprehend some dangerous and armed man. However, I'm sure That the E. B. I. can survive without my advice
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Enclosed herewith for Seattle is an anonymous letter received by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Portland, Oregon, and forwarded to this office for handling.
For information and any action deemed appropriate. 2 - Seattle (Enc. 1) 2 - Portland
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In trying to be helpful to find the $ 200,000,00 and the dead D.B.C., I feel you will have luck in finding them. south of Merwin Lake, north of amboy and east of Green mt.
This too I would suggest: have your research staff check to see if there were any earthquakes in the area since nov 25/71. If so, then try to pinpoint it's epicenter Why? Because Jesus Christ the Lord who
appear to me in my forehead commanded of me to command in his name earthquakes on the DBC What signifance significance is that? Namely that only the G- Men and the troops will be able to find the $200,000,00 and the corpse of the dead, DBC
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Since I wrote to you last Thursday I have had very little to eat What I am interested in is getting results I know Our Lord knows all things Hitler mustache of whom I told you about since last fall is another of those Satan filled schizophreniacs like the squirell imposter of the DBC.
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The Spiritual Gift, The Discerning of Spirits is genius in religion, and in psychiatry, also Intelligence Genius. as we work together I would suggest that you keep a log on earth quakes and there locations.Where commanded on the Underworld and people like the dead DBC and they happen, they pinpoint that for which you are looking Where research and development develop the new "Sniffer" homicide, victims, suicides etc can be easily detected where their bodies are unhurried
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I know this DBC is like trying to find a needle in a haystack.
Our Lord told me that only the G-Men and troops looking for the DBC ou P.S. and the boat will be successful in finding them. He also told me the DBC had caused enough expense to the U.S. Govt, and when you find him burry him in a 10' deep grave; and B4 Udo, take photographs of him, and have the Doctor examine him because he the DBC, had a compound fracture in his left leg. after you barry him take a good piss on his unmarked grave to fertilizer the earth such that later " the weeds that smell, will tell one whom the Lord hath cursed in the soil
after you barry him take a good piss on his unmarked grave to fertilizer the earth such that later " the weeds that smell, will tell one whom the Lord hath cursed in the soil of the earth doeth dwell.
you should find the DBC south of the Lewis River, at south on a slop. I feel about 2 miles north of amboy;
I also know if I fly with the chopper pilote, my Lord can pinpoint the DBC and loot by having me command an
earthquake on the spot, that in turn will cause caused radical deflection or oscillation of the magnetic compass needle on the instrument pannel.
I hope this case is solved this week, and I hope we get a break in the weather. In the general area of the dead DBC you will find trees blown down, facing east and west and south of his corpse. also south of his corpse is a abandoned, delapidated old shack about 2 to 5 miles away DB Cooper-31713-4-
That is all the Intelligence I have food you now which any ford gave me. Weather don't sound too good for tomorrow on thenews Good luck and so long for now.
Moet sincerely yours.
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I have your letter of March 27, 1972.
I appreciate your offer of assistance and your lotter will be made a matter of record in this office.
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I have your letter of March 22, 1972, and the thought that prompted you to write me is appreciated.
Your comments will be made a matter of record in our file.
Very truly yours,
J.E. Miines, Special Agent in Charge
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Gentile inen! Concerning this man that hijacked the plane vi learell termin os D.B. Cooper. Would it have barca possible for a man on a "Wichard Pass" Show Passe b6 b7C
to how came up here from another state and do this job. Then to out away and hide the money. Go back to his prison to finish his sentence. There by being safe inside prison wall away from musiciens, and then when his sentence is served get out and retrieve the money safe + secure?
Sounds pretty far fetched but it heard This from a friend and just maybe it is some stone not overturned yet. Hope you find him
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Sounds pretty far fetched but it heard This from a friend and just maybe it is some stone not overturned yet. Hope you find him
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Your almost close murder case belongs to the Federal authorities since it is connected with the skyjacking of last Nov. 23, parachuting on the area of the Mcclellan's landing strip well known to the pilot, Jack Linkletter and a missing 200 thousand.
Is he the author of that cute script to frame Dr. Jules Van Pragg then suicide him with the help of a truck driver who told such good a story?
Dr. Van Pragg must have been driven off the road after being chased by that truck riding on his back bumper, slightly to the left with the result that the car goes off the road to the right.
SuGR Robert is the family executioner. He can sui- cide them expertly in So. Calif. He can also accident them. Who secs beyond the good stories?
He can sui- cide them expertly in So. Calif. He can also accident them. Who secs beyond the good stories?
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Doctor's Murder Spree An Enigma
Upland police checked the background of Dr. Jules Vant Praag, 42, today in a search for a motive that triggered a mur- der-suicide rampage which left the Upland psychologist, his wife and their daughter dead.
Fighting for survival and still in serious condition in Arcadia Methodist Hospital is Van Praag's secretary, Mrs. Eliza- beth Ann Mcclellan, 43, of 6220 Golden West Ave., Temple City. She was shot in the head in what police believe was a relat- ed incident.
Autopsy reports from Imperi- al and San Bernardino County coroner offices indicate Dr. Van Praag died from a self-inflicted head wound with a small cali- ber pistol and that Mrs.
Autopsy reports from Imperi- al and San Bernardino County coroner offices indicate Dr. Van Praag died from a self-inflicted head wound with a small cali- ber pistol and that Mrs. Van Praag and the girl, Melanie Jean, 14, died of "traumatic in- juries to the head."
San Bernardino County Coro- ner Bill Hill also said examina- tions of the mother and daugh- ter, both found in their fashiona- ble Upland home in large plas- tic garbage bags, indicated "strangulation was a contribut- ing cause of death."
Hill said he conferred briefly with Van Praag's Los Angeles attorney last night and "we are still looking for a motive. The attorney was shocked and said he had no forewarning that such a tragedy would occur."
But Hill's conference with the lawyer turned up, for the sec- ond time, evidence that Van Praag had given recent thought
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to complications that arise from death.
The attorney, according to Hill, recently had updated Van Praag's last will and testament. Earlier, investigators deter- mined that the psychologist had made arrangements for the cre- mation of himself and his wife in the event of their deaths.
Earlier, investigators deter- mined that the psychologist had made arrangements for the cre- mation of himself and his wife in the event of their deaths.
The grisly trail of death was discovered after Dr. Van Praag's secretary was found screaming and wounded in a street Monday night.
She said she had been shot after meeting Van Praag at his office, but that she did not see her assailant.
Hill said he didn't know when ballistic tests would be com-
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plete, but other investigators in- dicated she and Van Praag were shot by bullets from "small cal- iber weapon or weapons." Sur- geons were expected to decide today when they could remove the bullet from Mrs. Mc- Clellan's head.
Van Praag's body was found early yesterday in a rented car in a gully just off Highway 86, north of Westmoreland in Impe- rial County. He had been shot in the mouth and officers found a 22 caliber revolver at the scene.
Several hours earlier, police in Upland found the body of Vant Praag's wife, Anne, 43, stuffed in a plastic bag inside a closet of the home.
Several hours earlier, police in Upland found the body of Vant Praag's wife, Anne, 43, stuffed in a plastic bag inside a closet of the home. The first search of the house failed to turn up any sign of the daughter, but 12 hours later the child's body, also wrapped in a bag, was found under a bed when investi_ gators conducted a second search of the $50,000 home at 520 W. Emerson Road.
The wife and daughter both had been savagely beaten about the head, and Hill said each had marks on her neck. An ax was found nearby, he said, and labo- ratory tests were ordered to de- termine whether it may have been the murder weapon,THE SMALL SOCIETY By Morrie Brickman
I'M INTRODUCING A BILL TO PROTECT THE SMALL TAXPAYER-
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Boycott Stays On Paris Peace Talks
PARIS (UPI) - Negotiators for the U.S. and South Vietnamese delegations to the Vietnam Peace talks said Tuesday they will continue their two-week-old boycott of the conference in protest against a Communist walkout at the last negotiating session Feb.
and South Vietnamese delegations to the Vietnam Peace talks said Tuesday they will continue their two-week-old boycott of the conference in protest against a Communist walkout at the last negotiating session Feb.24.
In a joint statement issued by the American embassy, the two allies said they also were boycotting this week's session because of "recent official announcements from Hanoj." d They proposed March 16 as the date for the next meeting.
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Floridian Protest: Call It Canaveral
WASHINGTON (UPI) - Flori- dians told the Senate Interior Committee today that most people in their state want the geographic name "Cape Kenne- dy" changed back to Cape Canaveral.
Chairman Henry M. Jackson, D-Wash., called a one-day hearing on the proposal in 1970 but it died in his committee.
Chairman Henry M. Jackson, D-Wash., called a one-day hearing on the proposal in 1970 but it died in his committee. Jackson, now a candidate for president, called for new testimony six days before the Florida primary.
MIG Offer To Bengalis Reported
DACCA (UPI)-A Bengali- language newspaper owned by a nephew of Prime Minister
Bills introduced in the House and Senate in the last Congress, and now reintroduced, would not affect the name "John F. Kennedy Space Center" given the NASA facility in 1963 a week after the President's death.
Former President Johnson named the space center by executive order and, according to Florida witnesses, "suggest- ed" that the Board of Geographic Names rename the cape as well.
Rep. Louis Frey Jr., R-Fla., who represents the cape area, said the Cabinet level board proclaimed the new name "within 24 hours" without formal meetings and hearings required by law.
"The sudden change of the name of the entire cape from Canaveral to Kennedy not only goes against the wishes of the vast majority of the people who work and live in the area but
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February 11, 1972
On January 29, 1972 was contacted in connection with the crank letter he submitted to the Seattle Division indicating he expected better performance from the FBI in connection with apprehending the skyjacker.
advised he did not have any concrete information to provide and did not know the identity of the skyjacker when a composite drawing was exhibited. advised he writes numerous letters to various agencies to keep them on their toes.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, advised that he has no information cocerning the hijacking of NWA flight 305. He stated he did write a letter to stewardess
Minnesota, immediately after the hijacking inasmuch as he had seen her photograph in the papers and was interested in her. He stated he has not written to since the first letter and has made no other attempt to contact her and has not telephoned her.
He stated he could offer no information of value Whatsoever concerning this case.
It was noted that in no way did resemble the artistis conception of the unsub and further noted that , which does not meet the age of the unsub furnished by witnesses.
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Why's Hang a Few - publicly? Latest Hijacking Climax to List of Woes That no problem. Hong den! Gde mayo
BY AL WATTS
P-I Aerospace Writer
Aviation officials, espe- cially those of Northwest airlines, have to be wonder- ing, "What's next?
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BY AL WATTS
P-I Aerospace Writer
Aviation officials, espe- cially those of Northwest airlines, have to be wonder- ing, "What's next?" follow- ing the imaginative and bold actions of a middle- aged hijacker.
The commandeering of a Boeing 727 trijet en route from Portland to Seattle Wednesday night wove a plot which conceivably could have been dreamed up by TV writer Rod Ser- ling.
A man as yet unlocated was hardly a typical hijack- er. He was described by fel- low passengers as "re- laxed" - a cool minded ex- tortionist, rather than a des- perado wanting to fly to Cuba.
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The hijacker, at large somewhere between Seattle and Reno after bailing out( of the hijacked jet on Thanksgiving eve, chalked up these "firsts":
Parachuted from the rear end of a 727 trijet with the plane's flaps and wheels down.
The hijacker, at large somewhere between Seattle and Reno after bailing out( of the hijacked jet on Thanksgiving eve, chalked up these "firsts":
Parachuted from the rear end of a 727 trijet with the plane's flaps and wheels down.
. Collected the largest amount of ransom money - $200,000 - ever paid by- a U.S. airline.
Pulled off the first Se attle area skyjacking.
Errol Flynn Estate Declared Insolvent
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LOS ANGELES - (UPI) - The estate of Errol Flynn, once valued at more than $2.5 million, was de- clared insolvent yesterday, thus ending litigation wich started when the actor died in 1959.
Superior Court Commis- sioner Victor E. Donatelli
closed the probate case with the disposition of the last remaining asset in Califor- nia, a lot on Sunset Plaza Drive which was sold for $10.000.
The proceeds were claimed immediately by state and federal tax offi- cials who are seeking back taxes totaling $61,015.
Federal Aviation Admin- istration and airline offi- cials yesterday remained tight-lipped about the hi- jacking, on orders of the Federal Bureau of Investi- gation, and said they would make no comments until the hijacker is brought into custody.
Federal Aviation Admin- istration and airline offi- cials yesterday remained tight-lipped about the hi- jacking, on orders of the Federal Bureau of Investi- gation, and said they would make no comments until the hijacker is brought into custody.
The $200,000 ransom, col- lected from Seattle banks, was a record for the U.S., but Qantas Airways of Aus- tralia was forced to pay $560,000 on a bomb hoax flight from Sydney to Hong Kong last May 26.
That episode, involving a phone caller who told the airline there was an alti- tude - sensitive bomb aboard the Boeing 707. was a carbon-copy of Rod Ser- ling's plot of "Doomsday Flight," a made-for-TV movie.
And the real thing made
"We'll probably see the whole thing on TV's "The EBI" in a couple of years,'
The safe return of 35 pas- sengers and a flight crew of
remarked Ed Simonds, pub- lic relations chief at Seat- tle - Tacoma International Airport.
And what aeronautical madness lies ahead for Northwest, which has had more than its share re- cently?
The airline in mid-Sep tember had Garfunkel, the Cat and Bandit, the Dog two pets who were stow aways in the caverns o 747s. both of which were soon liberated.
The airline in mid-Sep tember had Garfunkel, the Cat and Bandit, the Dog two pets who were stow aways in the caverns o 747s. both of which were soon liberated.
Then, two weeks ago. a Northwest 747 bound for Sea-Tac from Tokyo had to delay its landing two hours because of an unclaimed briefcase spotted by a sky marshal. The briefcase. left behind by an absent-minded passenger, was thought to have a bomb in it, and if so. the device could be pressure sensitive and explode at a lower altitude.
Finally, along came this week's skyjacker and his parachutes.
Rather ironically. wheti- er he knew it or not. the hijacker received his $200.000 ransom from one of the most consistently profit- able airlines in the busi- ness.
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Northwest Airlines officials were thankful of just one thing yesterday:
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the TV infamous arena of hijacking have established a hijack- scribes will have some fac- er's twisted creativity but tual material.
Northwest Airlines officials were thankful of just one thing yesterday:
\six. 'Thanksgiving has partic- ular meaning to us," a Northwest spokesman re-
marked, "because we were grateful that nobody was in- jured or killed.'Triple dresser 4-pc. ce. reg. $325 $250 une triple dresser, mine., bed, reg. $535 .... $330
fitz decorated French prov. e 4-pc. bedroom, reg. $640 $470 Fille Italian prov. fruitwood droom set, reg. $315 $220
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walnut commode, basket- ont, reg. $70 ........ $45:
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Spring Air king size Hotel-Motel mattress and box spring, reg. $199 $144
Group of luxurious sofas, save $35 to $75 $195
Fine selection of upholstered chairs $88
Stratolounger recliners, assorted styles, reg.
$199 $144
Group of luxurious sofas, save $35 to $75 $195
Fine selection of upholstered chairs $88
Stratolounger recliners, assorted styles, reg. $100-$300 .. $88-$248
French, Italian, contemporary dining room groups, save $60 to $105 $395
Metalcraft dinettes, many styles, save
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Sofa sleepers, standard, queen or apt. size, reg. $240-$280 :.. $195
Lane cedar chests, reg. $99-$150 $68-$118
Group of table lamps, reg. $29-$59 $18-$34
Nylon shag carpet, many colors, reg. 6.95-9.95 $6 sq. yd.
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The Phoenix Division is not acknowledging this letter in view of the fact has previously contacted the Salt Lake City Division re captioned matter.
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I have your letter of January 20, 1972. Your suggestions are very much appreciated and your comments will certainly be made a matter of record in this case.
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J.E. Milnes, Special Agent in Charge
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U.S. HIJACKER GETS PARACHUTES, $50,000
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) - A Hughes Airwest jetliner was hijacked from McCarran International Airport here to- day by a man who said he had a bomb.
The man was given $50,000, two parachutes and a crash belmet by officials as the DC- 9 waited on the ground. He then allowed the 56 passen- gers to leave. The crew re-
mained aboard and the plane took off at 12:36 p.m. Its destination was not known.
Airline officials said the plane was preparing to take off for Reno when the hijacker confronted a stewardess with his demands and warned he was carrying dynamite.
Airline officials said the plane was preparing to take off for Reno when the hijacker confronted a stewardess with his demands and warned he was carrying dynamite.
They said the pilot later confirmed the man appeared to have five sticks of dyna- mite in a bag.
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s every year and I never bought it necessary to attend je interment. We are alive nd well and never felt any ther way."
The other commissioners re former United Steelwork- 'rs of America executive Pen Baskin and former railway executive Alistair Pollock.
Asked whether the commis- sion is prepared to ignore the government's 6.5-per-cent ceil- ing in the nurses' dispute, Parker said: "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
"We have to hear the evi- dence first, and then come up with a decision that is fair and reasonable.
"In all these things there are always additional compli- cations and we can't follow any set path as. a rule."
However, BCHA labor rela- tions director James Linklater said: "We are going with the commission on the assump- tion that the government.
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However, BCHA labor rela- tions director James Linklater said: "We are going with the commission on the assump- tion that the government. will recognize the award, whatever it is to be."
The association has staunchly , opposed indepen- dent arbitration of its dispute with the union.
Its reasoning is that if such outside arbitration resulted in a higher settlement than 6.5 per cent, the government would not go along and pay its share of the increase, Linklater explained.
Linklater also noted that re- ferral of disputes to the com- mission "is within the legisla- tion" and that the public in- terest is clearly involved in hospitals.
Nora Paton, the nurses' chief negotiator, said this is the first time that her group has submitted a contract dis- pute to binding arbitration.
"But we agreed to it volun- tarily," she said.
The nurses have never made their wage demand pub- lie, but were incensed when the government imposed the ceiling while they were in the middle of bargaining.
"It was highly inappro- priate, considering the settle- ments the teachers won," Miss Paton said Wednesday.
"It was highly inappro- priate, considering the settle- ments the teachers won," Miss Paton said Wednesday.
Education Minister Donald Brothers had imposed a 6.5. per-cent ceiling on school boards in October, but it was ignored and the teachers won an average 7.6-per-cent raise. In Vancouver it was 8.9 per cent. .
Mediator Clark Gilmour was appointed in the nurses' case early this month and is continuing with negotiations on non-monetary items.
Parker said Gilmour will try to reduce the number of outstanding issues before the commission starts the hear- ing.
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Dear Sir With reference to the enclosed news item, which I understand was successfully terminated tonight by the person being arrested.
My suggestion is this :- Would it not be possible for your organization, on receipt of a demand for money, have on hand a substance which could be sprayed on the money - nuetralising the printing after a certain length of time- for example 12 or 24 hours.
for your organization, on receipt of a demand for money, have on hand a substance which could be sprayed on the money - nuetralising the printing after a certain length of time- for example 12 or 24 hours.
Even if the hijacker made a successful landing , his profit would be considerably reduced, if not eliminated. Also the possibility of passing the money through a fence" would be very remote.
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I have your letter of January 18, 1972, and I appreciate your suggestion.
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750 Autos for Sale
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The F.B.2. Seattle Ihr.
Dean Pies:
This was in the Seattle Tières on Sunday- Iseems incredibile on the face y it. I have no idea what it way mean now if you knew about it - But in case you did not know thought you would be interested. it is This evening's papier too. Sincerely
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
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: SAC, SEATTLE (164-8E) (P)
FROM : SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT: NOR JAC
DATE: 12/27/71 Labi
Mise Letter
Attached letter received from Woodland, Washington Police Department on 12/23/71.
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DB Cooper-31760OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK TOWN OF WOODLAND WOODLAND, WASH.
FOR: Tom ManNing
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DB Cooper-31761WOODLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
WOODLAND, WASHINGTON 12/20/71
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DB Cooper-31761WOODLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
WOODLAND, WASHINGTON 12/20/71
FROM:
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TO: Tam Manning, F.B.I.
RE: Receipt of letter concerning investigation of Skyjachting.
SIR;
This letter was received by post on 12/20/71, the outer envelope was opened by as it was addressed to City Hall.
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The immer one was opened by bhis officer, my prints are the only ones on the letter. No one else from this office has touched it.
WOODLAND PD
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Rei Htfrebengal $200,000
a summoning of marine framatoper Nup Korean War miel eluof fran Them the name of good German, accretive william dinclined to be shody;
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mevery places henceforth du Cochifrito Could leadta voreferent. There is a clue here.
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U.S.Postage
woodland, State Washington.
DB Cooper-31765From
Personal Police astricapteur
PLACE STAMP HERE '
GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA
POST OFFICE BOX 2371
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90801
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DB Cooper-31767Toupee
Jack
DB Cooper-31765From
Personal Police astricapteur
PLACE STAMP HERE '
GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA
POST OFFICE BOX 2371
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90801
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DB Cooper-31767Toupee
Jack Linkletter
WANTED -- Artist's drawing depicts man hunted as hijacker who commandeered jetliner and escaped with $200,000 ransom by parachuting from plane en route to Reno, Nev. Story in Part 1, Pans & la Wirephoto
DB Cooper-31768Woodland Hills, Dec. 16 1971.
The F.B.I. Seattle, Wash.
Sub B
Re: Sky jacker
He definitely is Jack Linkletter who less than
two weeks before was in Woodland Hills
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Your artist drawing is very accurate because this is exactly the way he looked without toupee, same glasses and thick brown makeup to make his complexion olive. Also I thought he had on the tip of his nose a plastic band to give that pinched look. However the makeup didn't cover the warts near his nose and mouth.
Although he says he never will be caught, he wants to be found, wanted me to recognize him by the composite drawing. He says he never had a speeding ticket, he has not driven a car for several years now, does ride a motorcycle and fly a plane.
He says he never had a speeding ticket, he has not driven a car for several years now, does ride a motorcycle and fly a plane. The Mcclellans and Haun landing strips are well known to him. His sister Diane did mention three days before her death that these landing strips were used for narcotic traffic, also there was a death connected which would have been over two years ago. What Jack is doing is running away from two cold-blooded murderers, his father Art and his brother Robert. He Jack, was booby-trapped to be with them the night of the Tate murders as were some people who lived at the Spahn Ranch. The actual killings were at the hands of SEARCHED INDEXED Art and Robert, Jack running from the Tate residenceEnanset.MHP.block.
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away where they were parked, probably in shock. Was with them for the next two days. Diane Linkletter was a witness by phone that night be- fore the telephone lines were cut, her brother-in-law John Zweyer was sent by Art's wife to help because there had to be a very good logical explanation.
Diane Linkletter was a witness by phone that night be- fore the telephone lines were cut, her brother-in-law John Zweyer was sent by Art's wife to help because there had to be a very good logical explanation. He, John was parked in this area with his lights off till 2.30 that night, saw Robert on the grounds, also taking a rope to the Tate residence, saw Jack sitting with his head in his hands ... John was executed three weeks later after having turned down bribery by Art. Ro- bert did the shooting, was waiting for him in the patio, made it look like suicide. They had waited for Jack to be on his way to Hawaii so he wouldn't question the suicide story. Diane met with the same fate, she was guarded for the last two days of her life, would have exposed them.
Jack also know that it was Br. Ohta from Soquel who had' pres- cribed the glasses Robert lost at the Tate residence the night of the murders. Dr. Ohta and his family also his secretary were executed last October 1970. Another man was used by Robert and was just convicted and sentenced to death. No Linkletter is ever arrested in Calif. where they seem to have absolute control over our law enforcement agencies.
No Linkletter is ever arrested in Calif. where they seem to have absolute control over our law enforcement agencies.
14 more months to live means that he believes that another" administration will take over in Jan. 1973 which will bring about the Linkletter's downfall. Jack will find himself a witness against his father and brother, something he wants no part of. However in the mean- time, he would like to keep alive. He and his wife needs protection. She wanted to report him missing the night of the Tate murders because she feared his father and brother might kill him if he tried to stop them. Art's wife took control saying no one should call the Police,
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The next day, John Zweyer told her that to report Jack missing will cause all three to be caught Jack along with the two others, Art and Robert who are psycho-killers.
The father of Art Linkletter was Desire Belanger. This is where D.B. comes from. Cooper? Because his first name is Jack. The 10 letters at the bottom of the letter mailed to L.
comes from. Cooper? Because his first name is Jack. The 10 letters at the bottom of the letter mailed to L.A. Times with numbers, do match the 10 letters in the Linkletter's name. I read a message here. 7698QA2753
7 victims
69 1969
8 August
Q Question
A Art
2753 is in connection with murders since the Tate murders of Aug 1969 I understand the letter mailed to Seattle had different letters and No. If I knew what they were, maybe I could decode them.
If he is in the area of Seattle and you can round him up, give him this message from me. I don't believe, he, his wife and children should be sacrificed so two cold-blooded murderers remain free to keep on killing. I can testify for him behind closed' doors or in open court. All I have to do is repeat what his sister Diane was saying three days before her death while taking a beating from her brother Robert.
Sincerely,
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Re: Skyjacker
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Match 10 letters in skyjacker's last name.
Seattle, Washington
Re: Skyjacker
DB Cooper-317721.
7698QA2753
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2 Brother's victims ... 25 Yuba City Calif.
2 family witnesses plus 5 Ohtas
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A IRTEL
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TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:	NOR JAK

Enclosed for Seattle is copy of letter from
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furnished his observations and offered his assistance in this matter.
No action is being taken by Portland because resides at Washington.
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BUREAU OF INVEST GATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-60
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

December 10, 1971
TO: SAC, Las Vegas
UNSUB, ;
RE: NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
REFERENCE: Airtel 11/30/71 EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Las Vegas SPECIMENS: Envelope, Q1 Message, Q2
Enclosed specimens described separate Laboratory report.
One latent fingerprint of value Q2. No latent prints of value developed Q1.
Latent fingerprint not identical fingerprints following persons:
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No latent prints of value developed Q1.
Latent fingerprint not identical fingerprints following persons:
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2 - Seattle (164-81) 1 - Sacramento 1 - Portland
SEANCHED INDEXED
John Edgar HOSE NAOME9 tor FILED
DEC 1 3 1971 FBI -SEATTLE -1
TIHS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONEY"
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REPORT of the
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IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION
YOUR FILE NO.
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December 10, 1971
FBI FILE NO.
164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.
A-45410
TO: SAC, Philadelphia
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RE: UNSUB .;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
REFERENCE: Airtel 12/3/71
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Philadelphia SPECIMENS: Envelope, Q3 Letter, Q4 
Enclosed specimens described separate Laboratory report.
Five latent fingerprints of value developed Q4. No latent prints of value developed Q3.
Two latent fingerprints identical elimination
fingerprints Three latent fingerprints not identical
Two latent fingerprints identical elimination
fingerprints Three latent fingerprints not identical fingerprints or following persons:
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TIHS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICML USE ONLY
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NRØ1Ø MM PLAIN
622PM NITEL 12-7-71 JMS
TO MINNEAPOLIS 164-73
SEATTLE 164-81
FROM MIAMI 164-552 IP
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO MINNEAPOLIS AND MIAMI, DEC. SIX LAST AND MIAMI TELCALL TO MINNEAPOLIS DEC. SEVEN LAST. FOR INFO RECIPIENT OFFICES,
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TO HIGH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND. ANYONE WHOSE NAME APPEARS PROMINENTLY IN THE NEWS. HER MESSAGE IS USUALLY SOMETHING TO THE EFFECT OF "WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MY MISREPRESENTATION?