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De Varona, Manuel Antonio- 201-196435

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Folder 3

Volume 1.

#Volume; 2.

15 Oct, 48 to 30 Sept. 49

January 1956- April 1960

mostly 3ra agency material

A. Biographical Information on Varona- dated 8/8/57 6pp

DOB: 11/25/08 Place: Camaguey =Cuba

Lists as friend: ###### Carlos Prio Socarras

Wife: Emilina Ruis Sanchez de Varona

Children: Carlos Manuel de Varona

Segura Bustamente nee de Verona

One brother: no name givent

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1940-44

Member Haase of Representatives- Cuba

1944-48

Member Cuban Senate

1948-50

Prime Minister and Senator of Prio govt

1950-52

Prestdent of Cuban Senate.

Active in political affairs for cuban Revolutionary Party (PRC- Autentico) since

1934.

B.8 Aug 1957 - Cable from Havana attaching PRQ part 1 and states PR& II 1s coming.

C. 1/27/58

Varona given 201 number and assigned crypt

* P. 1/20/58 Varona granted operation approval

E. Operational approval requested 22 Aug 1957

F. 9 March 60 Varona considered as a member of 4 man group to sign Cuban bond

issue to be floated in Miami

10 March 60- Varona wants to speak to accredit United States person about

position and plans.

H. 17 March 60

Jorje Alonso Pujul, Varona's partner in Cuba, advised that

Varona is ready to leave Cuba. Station suggests that licari go to Cuba and discuss

I. 28 March 60- a meeting in Havana re formation of governent in exile

Varona makes requests. Listed. United States guarantees entry of key persons,

followeres and support.

J.30 March 1960 -Varona sets April 16 as date of departure.

Ra Dispatch from COS, Havan, 1 April 1960. Santiago Babun called the American

Embassy on March 23, 1960 and wanted to see Gerald L. Gardyne. Babun introduced

Barayne to Orlando Acosta and Eugenio Rolando Mar###tinez. Babun said that the

three of them were in close contact with Varona. #Babun asked Gardyne if he

knew Carlos Casaus who resides in the Fosca Building. Babun said Casaus was

attempting to contact anti-Castro elements and claims to be a special

investigator for the U.S.

At a meeting onf 24 march 1960, Gardyne told

Babun he did not know * Casuas. Babun said that Lombarto Diaz Rodriquez and

Varona were leaving Cuba soon. Another meeting of Babun andAcosta and Rolando

on March 25.

I. Varona met with case officer in Havana on April 13 and wanted to disucss

in U.S. with someone who could speak for U.S. govt his views on Cuban situation.

M.

in case Figures not in Caracas. Varona said he was not on best therms with

Arango, but he is close to Figueras and Betancourt.

N. Varona was questioned re Rubiera. Discussed i#** * who should be labor leader

or spokesman : Varona supplied names: Manuel "Manulo" Fernandez

Rodriquez Lominchar; Reinol Gonzalez Gonzalez; Jesus Plana; Jesus Artigas;

Aggel Cofino; Ignacio Gonzalez Tellechea.

0. April' 18, 1960 cable from Parlett- Miami- . Reports meeting with Buttari

who wants to meet Varona. Buttari complained about lack of organization.

Stated his son is leaving cuba with students and he wanted them briefed by

Bender group.

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P. Contact Report- by Gerald Droller- dated Dec 27, 1960. Met with Varona in I$

Miami with Hunt. Varona reported he had found an isolated piece of land on Andros

Island, Bahamas which could be used as a training site for 100 men.

"Varona discarded the idea. (Comment: I would bet even money that he will

pursue this aspect unilaterally.)"

2• Memo of conversation, 11/29/60 Varona had meeting with Edwin E. Vallon, Rober

1. Stevenson, Robert a. Hurwitch, and Frank J. Devine. Requested funds,

stated that Florida law enforcement was geting stricter, impatient. Listed other

nembers of forces working aginst Castor. Aureliano Sanchez Arango,

Luis Conte Aguero, radio cannouncer and commentator in Cuba; Pedro Duiz Diaz Lan:

Man Ray, Andes Vargas Come; ARe cuban business do me me

R. Cable to Caracas from Director. Orig. is Gerald Droller. Caracas told

advise V. that U.S. government official, Robert Palmer, is prepared to see

him in NY on April 30 or May 1. Cable dated April 28, 1960

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Volume 3, 3 # May 1960 to 29 June 1960

A. V. is to be in NY on May 4 and will stay at the St. Moritz if he can

get reservations.

V. Is leaving NY for Miami on May6

B. Meeting with V. on May 5. memo for record dated 6 May by R. Reynolds

V. told Reynolds he planned to go

to Miami on May 6 and return to NYC on May

8 or 9, for a meeting with other Cuban leaders, including Justo Carrillo,

Rasco, and others. Varona plans to use Amalio Flallo as agit-prop type.

Reynolds tipit states that they did not discuss paramilitary subject

because "it is an area best be handled 'in conjunction with private

groups, i.e. the Carr-Bender group."

Reynolds used the name Robert

Rogers with Varona.

B. From San Jose, 5/6/60,

SANJ 3716

Meeting Fith HUMAIL 4 May

who# said he and Betancourt sedtled differences between Arango and Varona.

"Pres. Betancourt told HUMAIL that ODYOKE now wants to take measures

against Irujillo."

C. V's nephen- Abel de Varona Juarez

D. Memo for record.

Meeting with Guymers, 16 May 1960 Memo by Sherwood

and Betancourt urged Arrango and V to join in a united front.

rith whom nujal (with Rafael Otero) had had a lengthy meeting last weel

n New York, todd Mujal" that an attempt will be made to issue :

manifesto in June."

A candidate to representative on Frente was

Rafael Otero Berlaff- described as a confidant of V and Arrango.

Guimers indicated Mujal had recently seen Spruillo Braden again. Braden

said he intended to contact Allen Dulles to arrange for Dulles/### Mujal

contact. Impression was given that contact would be in writing. Guimers

and Al Cox.

PM traihing sites.

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F. Cable dated 26 "ay 1960 from Miami to Dir. Cite Miam 115. V going to

Caracas on may 21 to issue statement containing reasons for break with

AMWAIL going to Mexico in next 3 or 4 weeks to announce break

with Castro. He will look for place to rain 20-40 commo operators. V.

will do thesame in Venezuela. Amalio Fiallo will be returning to Cuba

to be an undercover FRD coordinator.

"considerable disagreement among our

Cubans re PM activities. AMBIDDY/ GD/COVE eager to move at once and use

planes destroy sugar fields. V in favor 'invasion' on fairly large scale

from third country. Nobody seems like our approach at moment. Parlett

temporized and suggested V prepare paper this matter for discussion next

week between Licari/Bender/ V. only. Bender might bring his 'military

expert' to mtg. Suggestion accepted and waters calmed." V. and AMWAIL

want immedicate action against Trujillo. FRD will use Rafadl Otero

Borlaff, formerly with ORIT as contact with Hemisphere labor. At Bender-

kVarona meeting, V accepted first monthly 700 honorariam from Bender and

200 for his chauffeur.

*G. Newspaper article

"Fidel called Red Tool, Says Cuba foe" article is

by Hal Hendrix. Contains statement made by Varona. DAte 5/29/60- Maimi

H. To dir from Caracas, June 1, 1960 CARA 5230-. V. contacted Castelon or

31 May. V. wants Castelon to meet Arango and slavador Romani who is to

lead th Cara group. Romani is the main asset of CIRAKE-1.

J. Cable to Dir foom MASH dated 6/3/60 MASH28 "Corbuston phoned and met

with Varona 3 June." Brought up the following points: Bender hopes it

isn't true that Varona intends give Hendrix details of 2 June immigration trouble

for Publication. Varona agreed. Varona should arrange exeg. Committee

meeting for Wed June 8. Asked that Varona not inform Barker of

contact.

Rav bedtr end Met sea toe Mont Jay interdent were there une 23

Ray Leddy and fist sec. Joe Montillar interviewed Varona.

evidence that V. is under technical survellance and probably phisical

survelllance.

"recommend FRD leaders probably be warned avoid overt

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U.S. govt contact."

I. Cable to JMASH from Director dated 6/13/60 #34580*

learned thru #

International Organization Division (IOD) that Mujal

organizing Frente Sindical and V. is hnvolved. V. denies knowledge. San

Jose advised that Alberto Alvarez had participated in formation of the

group Maxwell Raab represents organization legally. Dina Dellale-#*###

V. was said to be present during NY talks.

M. Memo for record dated june 14, 1960 by Michael M.Maney. Subj: meeting

with Corn. Pons on June 1l. Pons had been attempting to recruit crew members

for maritime operations. ^ Pons said that it was common knowledge that v

was CIA. Varona is an old friend of his and V asked Pons to join his

group. V asked pons if he

would care to meet and American who was "a

friend of a friend of his." pons declined. Admiral Rodriques Hernandez is

"Pons added that he felt the abave information shoul

would like to meet with Mr. Abbott on 14 June.

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StoRti

c'ble dated 6-20-60 I0 dir from Hava. On June 17 AMANTHEM

'Introduced Edward D. Knapman to Cubana Capt. Eduardo Ferrer.

To Mexico from Dir,

23 June 60. Resertations being made for donfereche

suite Commodore 28 June-5 July. Bender wants meeting with V and #Carr before

by FBI contacts not to allow hi

supporters to undertake assassination plots against the Castros, Che

Guevara, etc. Mujal feels this puts him on the spot "because if an attempt

of this type is made, the FBI might hold him responsible and take action to

deport him. He then was assured by Guimers that he could not be deported

without court action and advised to tell the FBI to mind its own business."

# Volume 4 1 July 1960 to 30 Sept 19601

A. Memo for Chief WiID foom Esterline

Droller met with verona in lYc for E Housubj: Burke liedges. Dated I Jila 1960.

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Volume 4, 1 & July & 1960 to 30 sept 1960

1. Memo for Chief WHD

Luty o ease po a no seven attached 1s Letter for "Ralp

3. Routing slip stating message opened by ISS and copies forwarded

Hava and Mash In UFGW & 19

4. To Jmash from Dir. 7-11-60; Obtain passport picture of V. Need

for special documentation he knows about.

5. * TO JMASH from Dir. 7-11-60 FBI reported Mrs. Catherine

Taafe said on 16 June V contacted her and wanted to seeher. Requests

Corbuston warn V about Ital

Taaffe

6. Memo

to Director from J.E. Hoover dated June 29, 1960 re CLIF

relates Taaffe story of V. call.

7. V. said 12 July he does not know and has never heard of Taafée

8. July I4, 1960 cable from MASH to Dir. H0206 V and AmBIDDY I have.

submitted names of 70 people now residing MASH for candidacy

second phase training. recruitment can produce 100 by 1 Aug.

9. JUly 24,

, 60 cabee from Havana to Dir. States Ref B. (HAVA 4174

• In 26983) identifies AMHAWK-2.

Ref C contained POA his use as AM

HAWK cutout with station. Ref C is DIR 30207

OUT 76577)

To dir. From Havana July 20, 29= 1960 - On 19 July De. mario

Del Canal Ferrer who described himself as principal rep and coordina

tor for AMHAWK contacted pol. officer John Topping and indicated

he would k like discreet contacts with the Embassy since contacts

now established through AMHAWK-2 (Ralph) and Juan Menendez Tellez

were not suificient.

Station disturbed that indiscret approch

made to Embassy revealling that covert channel existed to

#AMHAWK. Aske if AMHAWK 2 is to be eliminated.

11. Letters in Spanish to Francisco Jose from DI. Bashlines; 1l1 101202

Patricia from Eugenio and from Eugenio to Ralph.

Indicates messages in Il were from V.

13: July 25 60

AMHAWK 2 is Jesus Exposito Lorenzo

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14. Memo for Record re Telephone Call from Jack Malone from

Robert Bynolds

Mr. Lovell Tash, former hanaser of an swerican rench in Cuba

Malone reported that V shad asked

to visit Andros Island on behalf of V in order to Lease 34 or 4

acres of aland. Malone will instruct Ilash to go to Andros

and let Malone know what comes of trip.

to Dir from MASH. AMHAWK claims Fernandez has worked

16 2, Sid name area Come probably given by remandez since

with him.

felt Vargas in U.S. and couldn't be touched by Fidel.

17. july 28, 60 V. said Amhawk 2 1s his contact with Olien . Mario

del Canal is head man and general coordinator in cuba for amhawk's

gpoup. code aname Patricio. v. Menendez tellez is man

who put amhawk in touch with Olien.

18.

19. Amhawk says hèll be in D.C. for 5

ug meeting with peper

People to People commidtee.

Be in N.Y. 6 Aug and will call

Bender. Will be in Maimi aug 6.

20. Cobrespondence

from Havana, Ralph, to V. Aug 6, 1960. In

Spanish.

TO DiT FrOM MASH AUg 10, 1960 V. stated that AMRASP is

not flexible enough in its personnel policies.; needs a leader;

* Bender is too stingly.

Bender group wants AMHAWK as Chairma

It common talk Miam that AMiss hard up. Parlett beljeves tha

time ripe begin funding Miam Amrade activities out of agreed

$131,000 per month.

Beginning sept all funding to be handled

via Mexiso.

Pleas be sure tricker has cash and Swiss acoount availa

ble upon his arrival Mexi.

22. V arrived in Maimi from Mexi Aug 18.

Message from Mex.

to Director, Aug 19, 1960 V plans on trip

to L.A. for press conference Aug 19.

24. V arrived Miami on 18 August with a 2 day visitor visa and

intended to visit hi wife in L.A. and reture to mexico

25. To mexico from Director Payment mailed to LAMHAWK us 19

26. Hit Spanish letters to AmHAWK from Cuba.

27• 84 25 Aug. AMHAWK tleephoned from Mexi to Alonzo Pujal

in NY to ask him get in touch licari to check on Aug report.

Agency does not want bf to uses Licari's name on such matters-

serious security implications.

28% From Director to Mexico JMASH, Aug 25, 60. Cite Dir 47292-

"FYI: During AMHAWK recent visit PBPRIME he reportedly solicited

funds LAS VEGAS gamblers. Suggest at your discretion you probe

291 Letter from V to Bender requesting secure residence pernomit

in U. S. Sea for Mr. and Mrs. Jose J. Garcia, Mr. and Mrs

Carlos Rosello, and

MR. and Mrs Roberto Solis.

representatives from WEst.

Live in Spark, Nevada. dated

Aug 26, 2960

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30.

as V. planning to return to Moreto becaise pi problems in Mex

Date Aug 31.

31.

SEpt 1,

60 acher recalls NYC meeting when Parlett raised

issue of independent party with amhawk to latters embarrassment.

tHrusere this same

group referred to. Amnawk readio program

Rescate would support this.

32. Re AMHAWK unilateral rEadio activity. Want it to cease.

33. Memo for the record from Paul J. Marson, sattle Annarang, subject

"VIews of AMWAIL3 on Current Cuban Exile ASituation." Dated SEipt.

6. Feels V. should be chosen as chairman of AMCIGAR.

1969. Cuban Political Activities Internal Security-Cuba Sept 12,.

34. /Blank pate "U.S. Dept of Justice FBI Investigation,

Venetian Way, San Marina, Florida.

(Memo to Droller dated Sept 15)

Memo from Joseph F. Langan.

36. Cable Sept 16,

1960

To Dir from Mash #o727 "SOSA told Bender

Gupton of AMHAWK's strongest desire return Cuba

sonnest. Wondered

whether Bender would furnish AMHAWK aecessary support once inside.

Bender replded emphatially in affirmative, pointing out that this

would be excellent step not only for AMHAWK's own political

ambitions but also for AMRASP prestige as whole. ..."

37. # Contact Reprt, dated Sept 22, 2960 - Meeting with Iony Varona,

Pine Cottage, Coral Gables on Sept.17, 1960 . Memo re written by

Droeler.

Verona wanted to see Droller becaste of his possible withdrawal from

the EXCOM and his early retmn to Cuba.

good idea for Varona to return to Cuba. Suggests to him that

he submit to me a most detailed statematt as to

thought he needed from Bender and that after this planning phase

this matter could be discussed more intelligently, more concretely,

and in more definitive terms.. Varona advised he was going to

N.Y. on evening of the loth and he would call and arrange another

meeting.

Sept 27, 1960- Cable to Dir from Mash. MASH # 0830-Jerry W. Erler,

Pres. Sears Roebuck, Cuba advised had been approached by

Manuel Rodriquez to serve as alternate courier FRD CUBA and

FRD Miami. Rodriquez said he is intermediary between FRD and

recuperation in Cuba for mutual support coordination both

groups. He travels Havana-Miami about three times per month

and meets Frank Zayas and or Tony Varona to give and

receive'

plans and intructions.

39. Contact

eport 30 Sept 1960- Meeting with the Executive Committe

27 Sept. 1960 in La Moderne Motel, Coral Gables. Gupton and I met

withCommittee minus Sanchez Arango, Informed that Varana had been

appointed as General Coordinator of the Frente.

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O- Meeting with Tony Varona, 27 Sept. 1960, Coral Gables. Contact

eport written by Droller. "Gupton and Bender met with Varona at th

atter's regaest in private. Varone brought me up to date on event

rich had taken place after his and Carrillo's meeting with Hun

nd me in Washington (see Hunt's memorandum for the record in Contac

41. Blank Pate "U.D. Dept of Justice FBI Investigation July 13, 1960

Ro: Gederico Fernandez Casas

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Tolume 5- Tony Varona.

L Oct 1960 to 30 Dec 1960

2. Meeting with Tony Varona, La Moderne Motel, Coral Gables, 28 Sept

1960.

Contact Report, dated 3 Oct 1960.

Droller.

Written by Gerald Fa

States that Gupton and I met with Varana. "I told Varona that »

awe would send in the future certain equipment into Cuba. If

e verything went well, I would Inform him and the FRD could take

the credit. If

have to take the blame."

something went wrong, the FRD, however, would

3. Cable from Dir to JMASH dated 3 Oct. 1960 with instructions that

AMANK be reminded

by Gupton vià josa.

that affiliates of AMRASP are to be run

4. Memo for record, dated 4 Oct 1960, Subj. Report to Contact with

Alberto Roque.

By Bernard N. Reikhardt.

Rogue lists dangers of

appointing Varona he General Coordinator of FRD.

interested in MDC, and promoting Rasco.

5. Cable dated Oct 4, 1960

(In 20346)

To Director from Havana Ref: MASH 0863

States that AMHAWK is pleased with Ref operation.

Boat returned Hava without difficulties. V. now ready to

exfiltrate following as soon as possible. List includes

Jose Orimuela Torra- nephew of Miro Cardona.

Lt. Armando

Gerra Iglesias, and Lt. Nicolas R. Vaan. Who have info on

sovient technicians stationed San Antonio de Los Banos and

6. Cable from MMMASH to Dir dated ct 5, 1960. MASH 0936. States ta

that first Iwicker/Amhawk meeting since V. assumed post of general

coordinator. Agreed that # Twicker will maintain normal contacts

with V and other AMCIGAR members plus Sosa and Paula. Also has right

discuss opinions with departmental Chiefs. Gupton and Enzel

will confine contacts to Departmental Chiefs with whom they

have been working plus Sosa. Also, no PEPRIMER should make

specific commitments to any Cuban without prior consultation with

Ambawk. Comment: believe above is reasonable

practical teams none of above intended curtail firela

production

or relationships."

7. 7 Oct 1960 cable to director from Havana. Cite Hava 6439

Report of Goddon M. Biniaris from AMCALL 1 reports that Arango has

withdrawn from the FRD.

Juston Carillo and Felipe Pazos

aaroner to +44+51100490700

• Will be integrated ino Manuel IRay's MRP. Varona espressed

desire to join MRP but Ray insists Varona retzún to Cuba before

being accepted.

8. Memo re for record, dated 6 oct. by Droller (C/WH/4/PA) re t1

phone call from Ricardo Lorie.

AMHaWK considering

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10. To Director Brom JMASH dated 6 Oct.

Cite 0957

AMRAWK alleges two cubana pilots and navigator who fly

Castro on International flights ready defect and desires

offer them equal pay as inducement.

"4. FBI: If Pilots

really fly Castro this opens other opnl possiblltties."

Il. Blank page- FBI Memo dated October 3, 1960- Subject:

Frente REvolucionario Democratico. Internal Security

12. Cable

Oct 8, 1960 from MASH to / Director. Hunt believes

V will repeat will do his utmost in new post and suggests:

without nagging

a and otherwise diverting him from current critical

problems. Via Amclatter 1 Iwicker (Hunt) becoming

familiar working level matters AMRASP and this will

provide check on V activity and performance

To director from MASH Cable- dated Oct 8, 1960.

AMHWK apparently interested mounting PM ops as political

favor his contacts Cuban exile community who nog willing

affiliate AMRSP but desirous utilize AMHAWK claims access arms

source with tacit acquiescence ODYOKE. On Oct 4 Sosa

asked Gupton arrante meeting with Enzel at which Sosa

stated AMHAWK desires Enzel mount Oriente operation

utilizeing Algerto Fernandez Echevarria and AMNORM- Nino

Oct 6, Sosa made direct pitch for Enzel hand over

small amount arms. Claimed AMHAWK in contact with unnamed

individual who owns small plane which has made two flights from

Florida in alast two weeks to make arms delivery emate Dugue group

in Escambray. Enzel tactifully refused this request on grounds

complete ops detail must b3 forthcoming prior to arms trun over.

Basic element of interest above is AMHAWK willingness break own

AMRASP admin channess.

14. Cable from JMMASH to Director, dated Oct 12, 1960. DRE has

selected following students for first prop team:

DOB Aug 8 1942; Carlos de Varona y Segura,

DOB 29 Une 1941 (son of Tony; Miguel A. Garcia R Armengo

born 1 Nov 1938.; Manuel Salvat Roque. Alberto Muller y Quintand.

15. Memo for Record, Report of contact with Alberto Roque,

Oct 13, 1960. by

B.E. Reichhardt

16. Cable from London to Director dated Oct 15, 1960. Arango has lef

t FRD and joingng with Diaz Lanz groups. Persons representing

FRD: Dr. Rolando de Rojas Gonzales, representing Varona, Dr.

Frank Marinez Piedra, representing RC, Dr. Jose F. Caragol, rep-

resenting Artime, Dr. Julian Arias, representing Sanchez, DI.

Also states William Morgan is reported to be have

taken to

Escambray hills. (Handwritten after this statement "JAIL")

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17. Cable dated Oct 15. Luis Morales Ortega granted tourist visa,

V's chaffeur.

18. Estevez del pino is V's contactriat rep in Venezuela.

Cable Oct 17 from Director to JMASH. Iwicker urged exert

strongest pressure on V to deliver all material his possession

immedicately. Iwicker to inform V ODYOKE demands ITOm

Iwicker immedicate turnover. WH comment : Reported certain'

materical being hand-carried Washington.

20. Contact report dated Oct 17 • Subj. meeting with ADCOVE, Columbu

s, Hotel, Florida on Octal 12.

By Wallace A. Parlett.

aDCOVE

showed him a tie telgram he had received from Rojas for transmittal

Whicker should ascertain, without involving the source,

what &AMHAWK is up to in connection with British-owned real

estate. QDCOVE asked

whether we could be of assistance to

inflitrate one of his men, FNU, CRESPI.

21. Contact Report- Oct 17- by Wallace

A. Parlett.

subject:

meeting with ANSLAW-1, Columbus Hotel, Florida. ANSIAW-l was

to leave for paris the evening of 14 Oct where he wanted to f

persuade AMECRU-1 to return to the U.S. in order to begin and

carry out the important work of &

"behind the secenes

collaborator" with AMRASP. Is that alright with Parlett? It

is alright with AMHAWK with whom this matter had been cleared.

I answered in the affirmative.

22. FRD delegate in BOgota is Marino Sorondo Quintana

Cable Oct 18- from JMMASH to Director. FRD budget proposal

included large sum for work inside Cuba which Bender group

eliminated and counterproposed that FRD collect peso funds

from Cuban sources and use them inside Cuba. V. reports

increasing difficulties in collecting pesos inside Cuba and states

that pesos, a large portion, were going to Manuel Ray. V

requests budget increase by

25,000 $ monthly

Contact Report- Oct 18, 1960- Subj. Meeting with AMHAWK

13 Oct. 1960 in a very hot car near the Miami airport. By

Wallace A. Parlett.

I V. requested that we supply him with

arms and not inquire into

the details of how he would dispose of

these arms. He said he had a plane at his disposal. He could

deliver the material inside Cuba. As he had confidence in us, '

we should have confidence in him. A revolution can not be wone

through bureaucratic means. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

No cormitment was given. Told him that he would Hear from

Hunt about it.

25. Cable Oct 19. From JMASH to Dir.

"Having rebuked V on

17 Oct for raid's indangering lives of Americans in Cuba,

Iwicker on 18 Oct told V that material still not accounted

for. V. at once began taking steps recover same. FBI: # V

understands material essential and manifested no resistnace to

delivering any balance locatable. On basis Twicker interview no

'sourenirs" may have been retained by members raiding party.

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Cable Oct 19- from Havana to Dir. Cerardo Rafael Alvarez claims

ms close connections with 300 man resistance group in Matanza who reity

say to fight but need arms and ammo. Group connected with

Jorge and It Rafael Fundora. Sampedro close friends with William

Erler.

Also claims to known V.

27. Dispatch to Chief of WH Division re Anti Castro Gaoups and M

JMARC

Reports a meeting with Carlos Hevia &

and Lowell H. Lunger on 1 Dec. 1960. Hevia reiterated his

personal desires not to become closely involved with asmamber of

any Cuban exile group but intended solely to use his influence and

contacts to determine just what is being done or not done amongst

anti-Castro organizations.

Knorn V. for many years.

Oct20, 1960 cable. Indicates V is in New York.

1960 Cable From Havana to Dir. AMHAWK 2 request that

V be personally notified that Lomberto La Caridad Diaz Rodriquez a

will arrive Marathon, Florida 21 Oct aboard the "See Bee" Purpose

is consultation with V.

Mash requested arrange arrival and

departure boat so as to leave no reoord and avoid all apublicity.

30. Cable Mash to Director- Oct 21, 1960

V agreed to make

statement ofor the cause to press on Oct 23 at a meeting with

Labor leaders in NYC.

31. Oct 21, 1960 Oct 20 meeting with V. and Miro Cardona. Cable.

Miro accepted post of secretary general for pR. of AMRASP

and

inill receive hisiunds on that basis.

32. Oct 22, 1960 Cable- From MASH

re History of FRD labor

affiliate. Sosa took initial steps organize labor affiliate in

Miaimi. Another group formed in NY.

Both merged to form

Frente Obrero Revolucionario Democratico (FORD). Under original

Bender AMHAWK agreement where MASH was to direct and fund all

affiliates Including FORD, MASH wokked thru SOSA get labor

show on road. But Amirawk repudiated original agreement becasue of

alleged interference with internal affairs of FRD for dealing

directly with affiliates.

33. Oct 24 Cable j From MASH to Dir. M Iwicker phoned V at Hotel

Buckingham NYC and queried V re statement to press noting that

Hunt had not seen it published. V said that his speech 23 Oct

at Hotel Empire to crowd of 600 had included the statement but

he did not yet know extent press coverage. Added he now editing

a press handout, presumably with Lem Jones, which would contain

the statment plus other points. FYI: American voice answered

phone in AMHQWK room. When identity queried V said only that person

was "a friend." Could have been Lem Jones man or even the alleged

State Dept (in quotes) contact who purpottedly advised v against

making the statement.

34, Oct 25 Cable from Dir to JMASH- Jones said State Department man

was really rep of Senate Investigation Committee in touch AMHAWK

thru Senator Sathers.

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35• Cable from Dir to JMASH and JMHOPE, dated 26 Oct.

' Two independent sources report AMHAWK boat is rebroadcasting HOpe,

• programs. Specifically mentioned was "Prensa Libre" Show. Doublech

ecked. Both Monitors insist report valid. Unauthorized clandestine

rebroadcasting hope programs jeopardizes tremendous CIA investment.

V action will not be tolerated. Twicker will emphatically direct

v. stop forthwith. Advise HQS soonest V compliance above instruction

For Corbuston: Is Carbo providing V with Dubplicate tapes of

Prensa Libre Program? If so prohibit immediately." Cit dir 08219

36. Cable Oct 28, 1960. Meeting of Bender and arango Sanchez. Sanch

ez is to submit specifics for help to his org to Jim Smith and

to remain in contact with Bender. Parlett believes above leaves

door open to either work with Sanchez or neutralize him.

36. *Cable from Havana to Dir dated 29 Oct 1960. On 27 Oct Enrique Trueba

Camba was introduced to Knapman by odoath att. Trueba is officer in Regil3

offjee, an ald classmate of Fidel Castro- issue imediate kPOA for us

MNET Intel PM asset and assign No. 214-G. Trueba and brother, Pedro,

supportin capt. Osvaldo Ramirez who is unit condr. anti-Castro force under

Major Evalio Duque.

37. Cable Oct 29, 1960- AMJUE-1 requested assistance to obtain visa for

Roberto Rodriquez Hevla and family. Hevia told AMJUTE'l that he had been

asked to go to Miami by Rafael De J. Gonzalez who ss nt meesage through ex-capt

Enrique Dominguez Perez- Hevia claims to have been in contact with reps

0f FRD, and F9$ in contact with Varona, Marin-Elena, Tomas Cabanas.

38. Cable Oct 31, 1960 Io Dir from MASH cite MASH 335 ?

"Subjects ref.

picked up safely by Coast Guard cutter 2 hours off Key west morning

29 Oct. Cutter towed launch to point off Boca Chica Key where MASH S6

and CO met to take custody bodies. Launch temporarily held Coast Guard

Sation Key ## West. Maim officers brought subjects MASH safe house and hela

until Imigration-94 documents ready morning Oct 30. MASH remaining in

close contact with subjects who presently Room 319 University Court Motel.

Began making local contacts Afternoon 30

et with AMBIDDY-1, AMHAW, AMWAIL-5

•#Martin-Elena, etc. AMRUNG-1 stated he intended remain MASH 3 days or

"until confusions and misunderstanding resolved" with ref to Radio Commo,

Sea Delivery, and Air drop porblems. Planned operation PAT discussed.

Main points were recognition signals and selection rendevous points. This

tibe op will be discussed futther with JOBES present so that any futhre

misunderstanding can be prevented.

39. V to have NYC press conference on Nov 4.

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40. Meeting with Varona at Hunts's apt, Miami, 25 Oct 1960. Memo forrecord dated

aNov. Whit by Droller.

Meeting of V. Droller, Hunt. They wanted V to make

statement which indicated he did not consider himself as futhre pres. of

Cuba nor was the FRD to be considered the futbre govt. Hunt dictated the

statement to Varona. V. gave it over the phone to

Sosa for implementation.

V's public relations

consultant in NY is Lem Jones. V doesn't like hims

and will discharge him.

"41. Cable dated Nov 3 from MASH re discussions with AMRUSG-1. Mr. Jim

" Did not discuss Pinar del Rio or Escalbrey

D's with NYONE(7) MASH. Only person fully witting besides self and AMTUM-1

1S AMYUM Cartographer in Havana who trusted implicitly by A-1. individuals at

Dz's obvioswuly knowledgeable. In this connection A-l turned over to HAvs

• ase officer complete plans sea landing zones DZ and other relate

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45. Dispatch Oct 28, 1860 from Charles D Or B Wiesinger to Chief

of Western Hemispher Division from Chief of Base JMASH.

Oon 3 Oct

1960 Jesus Rodriquez and y Moreno (A-11-8T7-276) appeared at

ODURGE office and requested passport, Indicated he was returning

to cuba on a special mission for Tony Varona. Returning to

coordinate counter revoluationary activities in the Pinar

del Rio to Havana area. UN UFGA 228.

46.

4 Nov 1960 Cable requesting that JMASH Urge AMHAWK that

arbitrary action in No 45 (above) could prove counter productive.

Instruct him that all futhre plans this type will be coordinated

prior implementation.

47. Cable to Dir from MASH dated 4 Nov 60 Lists salary

scales for Mexi delegates who are Rolando Rojas, Jose

Caragol, Roberto de Varona, Amaro Alvarez, Julian Arias

Lazaro Diaz, Rodriquez It Fleitas. AMRASP not paying salaries.

Assume ORRISON making payments.

40. Cable dated Nov 5, 1960 from MASH stating Z on Nov 3 V

had told Hunt that V had received info that Manolo Ray wanted

to leave Cuba and was to be exfiltrated by Berder group.

49. Cable dated Nov 5, 1960 to Dir from Havana. Humberto

Conrado Rodriquez Saborit will replace Jose Amado Chavez

dert Guerra. Saborit is Chief Action/ Sabotage element in

AMHAWK group and sought by DIER.

50. Cable to Dir from Mash dated Nov 7. On NOv 5 AMPALM-5

Twicker memo of conversation recently sustained

in SANJ with Jose FIgaeres.

Figueres old friend of Arango

Sanchez. Equal freindship or esteem for V. Figures said

if he could bring about Arango's reintegation in FRD, be would

51. Cable from Mash to Dir, Dated Nov 7. At Hunt's request

Amadeo Barletta JI. arranged staged Interview 6 Nov with 110112

As result V issued unequivocal statement disavowing any

connection between his current post and that of provisional

presidency.

52.

Cable from Mash to Dir dated Nov 9, 1960. V hired

Adeeb, Osborne and McClaney puhlic relations firm, 100

Biscayne Ave, Miami. " Firms assistance accepted by y without

compromise of any kind."

53. Cable Nov 9 Hunt told V that Corbuston would assume

rents, etc for FRD afiliated.

54.

Cable MASH to Dir. Nov 9 Answere to request of v

verification in ordering counter revolutionary activities in

cuba via several individuals directly.

V cannot verify as

does not know subject nor alleged operation. Handwritten from

ref- Rodriguez y Moreno

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Cable dated Nov 9 to Dir. V did not attand NYC meeting sileged

ly heald by Miro, Aguero, Mestre, Ameer, etc. ( to Mash's knowledge)

56. dow

Cable to Director from Havana dated Nov 10, 1969 Clark

C. Hyatt, former pres of Burrus Flour Mills introduced Olien to

¡baldo Mario Pascual Alvarez, usually known as Mario Pascual Alvarez, also

ario Alvarez, argentine citizen. Alvarez is coordinator for Union Nacional

emocratica based in Miami whose principal leaders are Pepe de la Torriente

uis Penelas, Andres Vargas Gomez, and Commandante Jorge Diaz. Alvare.

has been trying to bring about amalgamation

of opposition groups, specifically

Accion Cuban, MAR and Rescate group who follow kv.

57. Cable, dated Nov 10. To Havana from Dir. Manuel Ray in conversation with

Bender claims Padilla his asset.

Ray had planned time defection of one Isle

of Pines Garrison to conincide liberation Matos. Ray thought Isel of Pines

could become significant base mry mil ops.

"For number reasons which primarily

political and to be reported by separate message, our relations with Ray group

strained.

For Mash: To free Huber Matos via AMHAWK (AMRASP) and attmepts stir

Matos into Amrasp camp of course of much significance do JMARC objectives

generally and AMPRASP prestige specifically.

58. Cable Nov 14.

To Dir from JMASH- Amhawk to arrive D.C. Nov 15 for

consulatation with Guatemalen kAmbassador to USA and OAS with whom he in

telephonic contact.

Hopes secure collective OAS action against Cuba and

failing that discuss GUAI declaration war aginst Cuba. V feels Guat should decl

are war aginat Cuba then ift

request USA military aid. At this point V would

send Cuban volunteers to Guat from foll countries: USA 300, Costa Rica 2* 50,

Panama 100; Hondaras, 25-50; and from Venezuela and NYC an undetermined number.

Would unite with FRD trainees now in Guat camps and with Guat or USA assist-

ance be transported to Cuba to open a combat front.

59. Cable Nov 15.

AMYUMS reported two sucessful drops to Evelio DUque Forces

on Nov 3 and 11 by V using &Cessna aircraft. Drop consisted of 60 machine guns.

60. Nov 16 cable from MASH to dir stating response the request for Iwicker

exploration re planning PM activities outside AMRASP. No Known independent

AMHAWK PM activities.

61. Hunt counseled AMBIDDY] and AMPALM 1 on Nov 15 to lend fullest support to V

62. Blank page- DBF 62658 dated 16 Nov 1960

63. Map of locations in Mexico - hand arget drawn. with a report by Roberto

de Varona Loredo, executive member of AMRASP Mexico City Delegation. (Dispatch)

Map indicates locations for various staging areas in Mexico. for military

training camps.

JMASH fro Dir datedad Nor 10 ?

Jose Manuel Brana Duran claims

affiliation 100 man GW force in C maguey commanded by Capt Orlando Orozco.

Claimed group apolitical and had blessing of V.

65. Blank pate- Letter from Frank J. Devine, Special assistant, Bureau of

Inter-American Affairs, dated Nov 18, 1960

66. Cable from Mash to Director, 18 Nov. "Growth of MRP strenth, Miami arrival

Manuel Ray, firm establishment AMRASP as serious albeit somewhat controversial

unit, Bender group concentration on selected number of Cuban complexes, are

factors which about to result clearer emergence leading contenders for carry-

ing brunt anti castro fight. We can perhaps devote now fuller attention to

AMRASP, MRP, and MRRD without undue distraction by other much less important

groups. However we should realize that these latter groups may be very vocal

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AMRASP and even perhaps AMWAIL may switch to MRP sooner or later. This ig might

be so because Bender, I.E. PBPRIME, readiness Render some support to MRP no

dark secret and MRP perhaps more appealing to jou new

direction. AMWAIL was

always close to MRP but had no place to go until just now."...

" During 16 jov Bender Miro meeting latter was much dejected. He cannot bring

about unity: Those in touch with PEPRIMERS are smug and feel no need to amake

even a minimum of compromise: those not in touch are waiting to see which of

moment an upper tend and then will thy to join it at deto n

"Bender then spring suggestion, and suggestion only, which he had tried out

on Manuel Ray the previous month night: Perhaps one

could form a consejo

revolutionario democratico, chaired by an elder statesman without pary

affiliation. (Comment: Parlett was thinking of MIRO.) C ouncil would have

3 members: Varona, Ray, Lorie. Under council wauld be affilated orgs such

as AMRASP, MRP, AMYUM dissidents and any other group that nated to join

.. • Miro

felt such solution possible especially if prprimers would let it be

known it desire.d.

67. Blank page- FBI MEmorandum dated 18 Nov 1960; Subject Anti-Fidel

Castro Activities. File No. 109-584

8. Contact Report by Wallace Parlett with Raul Chibas and Juan Estevez

Ramiras on nov 16, 1960. Informed of currad organization of MRP. Manol

Ray wanted that I be reassured and that I understood fully the MRP's

great freindship for the U.S. I gave Chibas a $400 check made out to his

69. Cable dated nov 21, 1960 Ray has phoned V from NYC and arranged to

see AMHAWK in Miami. According V brief conversation was cordial.

70. Cable ret Dated Nov 21 reporteing 17 Nov conversation with

patett, V said he very disturbed over Parlett proposal establish Miro as

coordinator" and supercede AMBIDDY with lorie. Said this would lead

necessarily to his resignation as all work to date would have to be done anew.

Hunt calmed him with assurances that Americans sometimes think owet loud and

that noserious proposal was being made to effect such a radical move."

71. Cable to Director from Mash, Nov 21. Subject of Provisional govt

discussed with V. If we agree on single Provisional president V thinks

Miro Cardona probably best suited.

For discussion purposes V will provide

Iist of suggested cabinet appointees for caretaker perdod.

72. Document transfer and cross reference. for Varona. Lists two

201's

201-078056 and 201-289552 (Roberto's)

73. Cable from JMMASH- dated Nov 21. Miro Cardona may accept position as

AMRASP roving ambassador in Latin America. Hunt authorized V offer any

reasonable salary plus expenses to Miro.

74. Contact report dated 22 Nov.

subject: meeting with Tony Varona 14 Nov

1960 at Ted"Hamilton's apt, Coral Cables, Foorida.

by Wallace A. Parlett.

Haront V informed them of plans to to to NY to see

Majore, Venezuelan Minister of Ireasury whom he wants to ask for aid.

Ater this, V would go to D.C. to see the OAS Secretary General and

will give

position paper to press.

We suggested to V that it might be a good idea

to visit washington during the week of Nov 21 and to pay a

courtesy call on someone in the office of Assistnat SEcretary Mann.

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75. cable dated Nov 24. 1960 frOm JMASH to Director Pedro Diaz Lanz has

i Joined AMRASP, bringing into it the following pilots: Abel Hera Corton,

Frank PiroFiorini, Francisco Llano, Evangelista Mrsuli, Ramon P. puentes,

Nester Alvarez, and Fernando Garcia. (Marcos Diaz Lanz, his brother also

joined.) Shortly after joinging R AMRASP, Diaz suggested to AMHAWK the

establishment of a special mission group comprising the above personnel, all of

whom, according to diaz are qualified as A/C mechanics. The group could

drop AMRASP leaflets on cities, small towns and cooperatives and could fly

cargo missions when required.

Io prepare themselves for standby readiness

Diaz, has requested v

and V has queried Iwicker) for funds to

A- Rehabilitate the personaly owned B-25 A/C of Diaz at a cost of approx

$5000. B- Provide pilots with link trainer time (8 pilots at ten hours

monthly, at cost of $8 mont per hour) and l consider purchase of Float-

equipped Cessna 180 or 210 for inf1l/exfil Ops.

Twicker believes Dizz highly motivated and recognizes AMRASP as mainstream

anti-Castro org. Temp. solution has been to assign Diaz group to

transport Commission, which now functions under mil commission.

Requestes HQS approve initial link trainer refresher of DLS 960, 15 hrs

per pilot,

then monthly cost of 640$/ month. (no author given)

76. Blank Page- Outgoing Cable from Dept of State dated Nov 25, 1960

77. Cable dated nov 26. from JMASH to Director Ref 1820.

AMHAWK has

been pressuring for commitment ref proposal, but when he mentioned

that "Cesar" do.

his personat+unt principal underground leader, and proponent

of ref plan wanted to make quick trip to Miami Hunt replied that

opportunity ideal give Desar thorough debriefing. Twicker agreed that CESAR

would be compartmented from Goudie and Martin Elena, and could têll his

story directly to Keator.

Blank Page- FBI Memo dated 28 Nov 1960 Subject : Movimiento Revolucionario

del Pueblo (MRP)

79. Letter to Dave fron unidentified source- may be Lem Jones. dated lov 29, 1960.

Indicates that Varona decided he wanted a nw public relations outfit in NY

Outfit selected was Connolly Associates, headed by Joe Connolly Jr.He has

been Ny correspondent for Adeeb, Osborne and Mc Claney. Osborne pretends to

know nothing about what is going on.

Joe Connolly says 5 Osborne personally

called him about project.

Joe wants no part of it.

80. Blank Page- Memo of Conversation dated Nov 29, 1960 Subject: Activities

against the Castro Regime in Cuba.

Blank p.

DEC 7, 1960 - Subject: Revolutionary

Movement by the People (MRP)

82. Cable- From WAVE to Dir dated Dec 8, 1960- re review with Hamilton possible

bases for provisional govt with AMLOON 1 • BAMLOON excluded himself from any

participation, stating that he desired only to return to his finca, his law

Ifice ans presidency of colonos.

"ve to Dir, dated Dec 9. states that V absent Miami until 13 Dec.

34. Newspaper article which indicates V in Chicago on Dec 9.

85. FBI Memorandum dated Dec 14, 1960 Subject: Democratic Revolutionary Front.

Internal Security- Cuba. (Blank Page)

-85. Cable from Mexico

Dated Dec 10, 1960 states debriefing Pachuke continuing

Longan plans take PACHUKE wash for ICFLUTTUR on 12 Dec. Will travel via Houston

secuirty Bheck PACHUKE"S house. On DEC 9 Johngon, FNU, speaking Texas English

pboned Mexico City Cuban Imbassy from Nogales

exico saying had

very important' info to give them. Said info about yVarona and Florencio

Cable from Mexico City states on 29 Nov subject registered as Carl

Johnson of 3452 to Dunn St., Memphis, Tennessee, photographer

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186.

Cable from Mex! City to Dir dated Dec 12. According to FBI Johnson's

true name is Thomas Howard Griggs born 2 Sept 25, wanted in Chicago on

warrant for abduction.

87. Cable from WAVE dated Dec 13, Ponchay met Gustavo Mustelier, Cuban'

Lawyer

on 11 and 12 kDEC.

Vincent.

General discussion re Cuban exile unity odr lack thereof.

88. Cable form Caracas to Dir dated Dec 15. Estevez appointed FRD

coordinator CARA. CIRAKE-3 quit supporting V.

89. List of claimed personnel of Rescate.

What is OB) Dated Dec 16. In spanish.

90.

i*

cable to Dir from Wave dated Dec 19.Per "Per Scorgory verbal query

at WAVE, Rafael Genor ("Macho") working with AMIRON.

for wife."

AMDIP approves visa

91. Dispatch- dated Dec 21. To Cheef WH Division- JMWAVE from Chief M

AMOT/2 reports that Gisela Garcia de Solis who resides 314 L. Street,

parks, Nevada is working for AMIRON in Nevada, Los Angeles, San Francisco,

¡eno and Las Vegas. She was recommende for the job by kV. and Jorge

ALOnSo Paju PUJOL. Requests traces.

92. Blank page- Information Report from Office of Naval Intelligence

dated 22 December 1960 Subject: Cuba: Statements Bof Cuban refugee recently

arrived in Madrid Spain.

92. Biographical profile on Dr. Manuel A. de Varona dated 22 Dec 1960

93. Memorandun from FBI dated December 22, 1960 re Anti-Fidel Castro Cactivities.

94. Blank Page- Memorandum dated December 20, 1960 on Cuban opposition groups.

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1. Cable dated 5 Jan 1961 re AMNORM. Refers to Bender meeting on

January 5, NYC.

2. Cable DAtee

Jan 5 incicates V wants to visit troops in Guat.

Cable dated Jan 6 lists ANDIP's suggestions for

4. eable-Dated+ Memo for & record dated Jan 9, 1961

provisional govt officials.

re Consolidated

Production Company. Mr Lee Grills is pres of Company of Ft Lauderdale Florida

Firm is engaged in production of explosives and he now has a new y type

which he wishes to make known to the U.S. govt. Currently engaged in

filling large order for Cubans give name of V., Fredrick Goudie,

Florentine Blanco. Grills is in business with Lewis O'ConnorJr and

Joseph O'Connor.

5. FBI Memo dated Jan 9, 1961 re Frente Revolucionario Democratico- Blank page.

•. Memo for record by L. Napoli dated 13 Jan.

Subj. Conversation with

AMCLAITERI and Varona concerning the Cuban exile group's visit to Washington.

AMCLATTER was told by V that there were plans for large

delegation of Cubans to go to Washington from Miami and New York. Purposes:

Thank Pres Eisenhower for million dollars set aside for Cuban relief,

pay a tank -you call to Peruvian Ambassador and speack to reps of JAs.

FYXXTBIXX*XKX8X7XK88XKZX88KXDIK8XE48XSXEKXSFX#x84I984728X

1. Blank page- Memo for the Record dated 10 Jan 196.

3. Page headed with Dir of CIA- Cellini was formely employed in the gamblin

casino at the Tropicana night club in Havana. It is also requested that we

be

advised whether your Agency is in a position to know of any extensive financial

backing of Varona and Frente and, If so, whether there is any other data avail

able indicating substantial contributions by gambling intereste in the u.s.

9. Blank Page DBF 67223 dated 18 Jan 1961

10. CAble dated 20 Jan from WAVE to Dir. Orellana told AMBip that GOG disposed

recognize a Cubn govt-in exile on Gust soil and declare war against Castro.

Evehiclel to meet privately with V on 24 Jan.

11. Memo for record dated

23 Jan by Machael M. Maney fe Alleged telecon

between Rufo Lopez Fresquet and Pres. Kennedy.

"In a telecon with Francisco

Saralegui (Bohemia Libre) on this date,

he confided to me that he had been told

by LOPEZ Fresquet of a conversation which Lopez had had with the Pres. on Sat.

He was promised that once a becachhead was established in Cuba, a provisional

govt sti should be set up constituted by Fresquet, Miro and Varona. Pres alleged

ly promised that U.S. would recognize govt.

Lopez addad that after first ment

ioning this to miguel Angel Quevedo and Bazalegui he had been called by white

House and reprimenaded for having divulged info passed to him in strictest

confidence.

12. Cable Jan 26. V is to take part in a radio/IV public events show in NYC

on Jan 29. On 1 Feb he will address a women's group on was.

13. Cablet Dispatch dated 31 Jan 1961 Io Chief WID Fromt (blank) Action:

Cheif of Base, JMWAVE INFO: Memo prepared by Mr. William D. Pawley.

" Attached is a thermofax copy

of the memornadum mentioned

in the reference. The original has apparently been retained in the files of

the originator."

14. Dispatch dated 1 Feb Attached is a tape of conversation between Fabio Fre

yre, Rubio Padillo, Cuervo Rubio and Ioy Vanona. Conversation took place

on 30

January.

(No tape is in file)

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15. Contact Report with Guillerno Alonzo Pujo, 18 Jan Report Hated Mob?, by'

Gerard Droller.

Reports meeting with Pujol who asked if Bender would continue

in view of the

change in administrations. Bender answered Yes. Bender profeses

to be a privte Am citizen. Pujol suggested proposals to change FRD.

16. Hogan 1s a US citizen, free-lance writer and part time sugar broker#

Resided in Cuba since youth, has contacts with Cubans in sugar business.

in Havana 1959 working with Sugar Stabilizaiton Institute •

17. Blank Page- Memo of Conversation dated February 6, 1961

18. Blank Pge- Memo FBI dated FEB 7, 1961 re CLIP

19. New Executive Committee to be gomposed of V., Justo Carillo, Miro Cardona,

lony Maceo, Carlos Hevia, Jesus Fernadaz, Sergio Carbo, Josa Alvarea Diaz,

Rasco's Substitute, Goar Maestre. (Memo dated Feb 8, 1961)

Views of Opposition Leader:

dR. Antoinio Varona.

22. Blank Page: DBF 68504 dated 10 Febrary 1961

Cable Fib 11, from Wave to Bell re opperation popcorn (KWASP; 76 ' yacht)

Inflitration++ Exfiltration opration- lists persons to be exfiltrated.

Emilio Gonzalez Castellanos, Benito Medina Garcia, Gilberto Sadenas, Alberto

Gonzalez Ricio, Carmel Gottarne.

24. Cable from Wave to Bell dated Feb 13 AMOI-2 reported that only info be has

been able detemine re DINO V. CELLINI is that Subj worked at the Casinos

Tropicana and Riviera in Cuba, then went Haiti. Subj now residing at 12450

Key Stone Rd. North Miami. A2 has been unable determine whether or not v

is in contact with Cellini, firm of McLeary, Adeeb and Osborne, Pr firm LV,

Nevada, or Edward K. Moss of las chase/Moss international Inc.

ask V re above.

25 Letter or Memo to Director fof ABI, #Attention MrS.J. Papich, frOm DDP

dated 24 Feb 1961 re Cellini family. Related info obtained on Cellini, same

as 24 above. Expect additional info shortly. Requests any additional info

the FBI can provide on the Bernard Nucilli mentioned in the FBI report

originating with NY office on 18 June 1957 Subject- Rouhi JAMIL, file

No. 105-24466 (SM) Handwritten on Memo is see DBF-70566 8 March 1961.

26. Memorandum for the Record dated 28 February 1961 by Droller, Suj:

Plans for the Establishment of the Cuban Provisional Governmeta.

Droller. and Napoli met with Varons on Feb 17. On same day they had a

meeting with both Varona and Ray. Droller presented list df 29 names

from which they were to chose 10 for provisional govt. Ray got mad.

western Hemisphere Division.

Agreed that Varona, Ray, Artime, Carrillo, Chibas and Pazos would meet!'

in NY on 26 Feb. In order to examine list of 29 names and make decision

and Ray and Varona would retrun to Washington on or about 1 March with

their findings.

Droller's Comment:

.... "We believe that Varona will

play ball one way or another, but we are not convinced that Ray will

accept our list. We have the impression that he might want to substitute

his own list; of course, we must see whate he comes up with. In any case it

is our view that we should not rush matters unduly if there is real State

Department interest in hving Mr. Ray and company play a role in the pro-

visional government. Should the decision be made to write Ray off, we believe t

the Assembly could be convolked without too mich ado,

substituting Miro

Cardona for Ray. It should be noted that the above is only the gist of a

long contersation session which, by the way, was recorded and took place in

the Shoreham hotel...."

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27. -Memo for record of Telephone conv,, with Artime and Varona on 1 March

1961 dated 2 Mr, 1961 by Napoll. Varona reported on how meeting was going

In NY re FrD program.

Meeting was going badly. Could not reach agreement.

28. Memo for record by Napoli dated 3 Mar. 1961 re Phone conv with

V on 2 March. Reported on meeting which had taken a turn in favor of FRD.

Agreed that & group of coubans would be appointed by these 6 and group

would be augmented to include others. They would

chose a provisional pres.

Charter members of the six are Carrillo, V., Pazos, Emilio Menendez,

Miro Cardona, and Carlos Hevia.

29. V and AMbang 1 retarnig WAVE night of T March. Wire not given indication

whether or not ther proposal for R v Council which they advanced 6 March

to Licari looked upon favorably.

30. Memo for record by Droller dated 7 March.

Varona, Willard Carr and

Ray met on Mrch 6 in Shoreham in D.C. Carr described as senior partner in

Bender group. to assume role of primary negotiator in establishment of

revolutionary council. Mr. Carr agreed and he came to washington where he

was fully briefed and brought up to date by Mr. Droller and Mr. Noel.

21. Cable dated March 24, 1961 TO JMWAVN from Bell " Numerous FBI reports

Indicate Juesu Gonzalez Cartas alias El Extrano as gangster mutderer

smuggler and drug addict who identical with trainee 4882. Subj not rpt

not to be used." in handwriting after - " reported also he

Varona's two bodyguards. The other is equally bad."

32. Memo fr Recori by Droller dated March 27. Varona to

Guat. on 27 March.

33 Contact report with Victor Piedra- dated 7 April 1961

34. LCAble dated April 10, 1961. From JMWAVE

to BelL indicates V

will be NYC all this week.

35. Dispatch dated April 13. from JMWAVE re publication by Orâlando Bosch

Avila.-coordinator general of the Movimiento Insurreccional de Recuperacion

Revolucionaria. Blames Varona tap deaths of may patriots in the Escambrayand

aloo blames Americans.

36. Memo by Droller dated April 24. V will fly to Nicaragua to see

_Somoza

on 23 April.

37. Memo for record by

Droller dated 28 April 76 61 re phone conversation

with Revolutionary Council.

Varona called Droller on 27 April and requested

recruits in NY be sent to Guat. Told to refer matter to Mr. Berle.

Cardona called and complained "that while he had promised the pilots on

AMTIDE $30 "hardship pay" an American named "JOe" had made payments of $250.

Miro said that now all returnees would have to get this large amount."

Hevia also called and siad that the spy Duran Ache should be returned Guat

to #Venezuela. Told to let Varona handle this matter since he knows the

Duran case base best.

38/ Dispatch from JMWAVE to Chief. by Stanley R. Zamka dated 11 May

On Il May 1961 AMOT-2 made the following report about his interview with

ambudl: " I was received very effectionately and, after an'abrazo' he

assured me that I was his friend and that the proof of this was that I was

in his home, which was 'my home.'... He said that after the events of the

week of 17 April and upon the request of V and AMJAG he had called a meeting

Of AMBUD, at which AMDIPI had requested in an insolent manner and a loud

voice that I be replaced in the work I have been doing. The reason given

Dy AMDIPI and uphela completely by AMJAG was that I had not told AMBUD$

he day, hour, and place of landing of the Army of Liberation, and therefor

AMBUD should withdraw its confidence in me.

AMBUD-1 explained to me that

at this time of confusion, and thinking of what was best for cuba, he thought

ought to accede to the request of AMDIP-I and AMJAG.

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dated May 22, 1961 from JMWAVE to BELI - AMCOOPcontacted and provided

A-1 met with MRR undeground leader known only as

"Rene" on March April

17. Rene told Al that all underground groups had been ordered remain quiet

and not do anything until receiving further orders. Did not know where

message & came from.

In addition to Rene, whom he believed to be a pa

former part itime law proffessor at Villanueva University, Al said that

the only other underground leader he had met was a man named Raul whome

he described as the man in charge of the MRP organiaation following Manolo Ray'

s departure from Cuba. Al also admited knowning an MRP official named

Godoy (FNU, and a rescate member named Juarez but that both men were only

Lowers eschelon leaders in their respective organizations.

Dsipatch dated 27 May from JMWAVE-

ref UFGW 418- AMOT2 advised that

subject has never been amember of DIER. Subject therefore is not identical to

the one Antonio Fernandez of paragraph la of reference. Subject is PAntonio

Fernandez Gomez aka Antonio Fergo. ) According to A2 Subject is a close friend

of AMDIPI and more or less follows the latter's political orientation. A2

said subject represented the firm Publicidad Fergo-Arrego.

IVo1 7- Aug 57- April 61- Biographic pile

1. PRQ 2- operational information. Answere to euestions- 36 thur 58.

that V was first introduced to James R. Palinger and Wallace A. Growery by

a contact of Palinger's in May 1957. Has been under development ever since.

Hand written note on side indicates Varona was in contact with station for

at least 2 years before this. thru Frau Masal (sp?) Also Varona had direct

contact with Embassy almost continuous for many years. Varona is to

supply info concerning polictiaal opposition plans including conspiratorial

movements to overthrow the Government. Sallace A. Growery- Case Officer

2. Operational approval requested on Aug 15, 1957

3. Request for Investigation and Approval. V is classified as an Indigenous

Piled Field Agent.

4. Operational approval granted 24/4/*D**4

Jan 20, 7958

5. Operational approval

amended for use of V as aPPagent in Project AMPATROL

granted On Augx204x1957

Aug 28, 1959

6. Memo from Jorge

? to Dave Phillips dated June 1960 re Varona.

7. Biographic Sketch of Varona by E.W. Londregan, Jr. dated 27 Oct 1960.

On march 28 V was invited to U. to set up an anti-klastro movement. 1960

Good summary of Varona's activities prior to 1960.

0. Background of Varona dated 22 Mrach 1962-

No author given but to be

filed linder AMCONCERTI- very negative.

9. Memo fio record No. 403. Dated 27 April 1963- Subject - Meeting with

V to advise him of liguidation of CRC.

10. Document transfer and cross reference. Subject of Documenta- Miami visit

of Emile Henceval dated 29 April 1963. UFGA 08675.

Pertinent info:

"V. Very pro-American and when asked about Mr. Kennedy's administration, Tony.

was amazing. Father knows best. As a matter of fact whether it was planned or

not he received a call while we were there and unless we had been deaf ewe

couldn't help hearing him say: 'Naturally these raiders are always proud to say

that they do not have any casualties but they do not realize the amount

of casualities that they leave behind because the G2 then grabs those

unfortunate people in the island."

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1. Luncheon meeting with Cardona and Ernesto Aragon at Mayflower hotel. Memo

written by Droller. Date. June 9, 1961. Miro reported on meeting of

Miro, Varona, and Aragon with Goodwin and Mr. Schlesinger. who professed

confidence in Miro. Miro gave Goodwin proposed budget for CRC

2. Dispatch from JMWAVE dated June 12, 1961 reported that a rumor in

Miami that V has over $300,000 deposited in an unidentified bank in

Miami, the source of funds is not known.

be workingi for V in newspaper propaganda and is in charge of radio

Handwritten that Barrer is listed in April budget as receiving

225 $ salary. Barrera claims he gets

3. Cable dated June 14, 196k- V and AMDOBBYl setting up five rendevous

points about five miles outside Havana Harbor for infil exfil ops.

that "Due #8

proposed area of ops and past experience AMDIPS HQS deems

only feeasible support to extent areas/fuel and techical astist.

assume risk use of MATE assets or PBPRIME personnel this op at this

time.

4. Memo on Varona payments by Droller dated July T, 1961--V being paid

900$/month. States that Varona was promised by Mr. Jim N

el in Havana

that he would receive support for operational plans

and personal needs.

On or about 20 May 1960 payment was discussed at headquarters.

Out of 900 Varona was to give 200 to chauffeur

body guard- Francisco

Zayas. Paid by "Bender check" from June 1, 1960 to Hov 19600

From Non 1960 to March 1961- Varona was paid directly in cash by Hunt.

April and May 1961 paid by Bender check from Headquarters. Payments were

in addition to salary received from the FRD.

"AS of 3 July 1961, I was of the opinion that me should not pay Varona any-

thing more under the table, but in view of the Special Group decision, if

I am correctly informed, of encomaging our dealings with numerous

Cuban groups and personalities, it might be wise to keep in touch with

Varona for some time and pay him some reasonable amount as nothing

cements friendships better than money.!

Routing slip datedd 10 July contains remark that we should hold off

on any further payments until the air clears and until we get instructions.

Right now Varona is one of our most bitter critics. I don't propose to buy

him off. (Can't read initials)

5. Varona called CIA on July 7. Robert Chamberlain has been designated

as replacement for Jerry Droller in liaison matters with Cardona.

6. Dispatch dated July 10, 1961 from JMWAVE

Major Robert E. Van Hrn

Assistant air attache to Cuba assigned to the Miami area.- liason

Cuban pilots in Miami

7. Memo for record- by Robert Chamberlain dated

7 July 1961. Contact

with Varona.

Varona is in DC stating at Roosevelt hotel. Will be in DC

3 or 4 days. Chamberlain gave mane of Raymond Clark. Varona asked

several questions re state of affairs. Got no answers. Asked how

to get in touch with General Taylor. Told to go through Mr. Goodwin.

8. Contact with Varona, on July # 11 1961 and Robert Chamberlain.

wanted money for three prisoners who are now stranded at Mariott. Note on

side says no- quid pro quo clear on this.

9. Meeting #* of AMIRON members on 26 July. Irying to oust V. Attended

by V and fight started. Police came and arrested several people. Alfonso

L. Tarabochia, deputy sheriff in Miami sheriff's office told AMOI3 that

no charges would be pressed. Took action during arrest only against people

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Sept 9, 1961 Cable from JMUAVE

Indicating Consejo Revolucionario

Cubano and Frent Revolucionario Democratico will merge around 15 Sept.

Miro Carddona will be head and v will be second. Will retain name of CRC.

11. CRC meeting NYC OCT 9, 1961- Varona was present.

12. Memo fro record dated 16 June 1962- Conversation with Varona. Memo

#342. Report by PASSAVOY.

13. Vasona visted San Jose on L 17 August 1962.

14. On august 15, 1962 Varona visited President Roberto Chiari of Panama and

requested

a meeting of Central American chiefs of State on Cuban issue.

Comment in cable

that rumors in Miami that efforts are being made to

convince President Chiari to permit the establishment in Panama of

Cuban Gor't in exile.

15. V. returnted Mimai on Aug 24.

I6. V now in Wash. Veeting with Hurwitch (Nov 2, 1962.) Meeting held

on Oct 31.

17. Cable Dec 5, 1962- On dec 2 meeting with Honduran pres Morales and

several other leaders of Cuban group V made lenghty statement that

CIA was responsible for current lack of activity and that CIA was

working behind back of

Kennedy•

18. Barona departing Jan Il for San Jose.

1963.'

19. Information report. dated Jan 17 1963 While. Varona was in Costa

Rica an unnamed large landowner of Costa Rica whet to the Miami headquarters

of Rescate to discuss the leasing of some of his coastal land in Costa

Rica to Varona. When Varona returned to Miami, he was quite irritated to

learn that the landowner had called hin his absence.

20. Memo . On 16 Sept 1963 Dr. Martin Pella net with Varona and Iuds

Botifol in Chicago.

Pellas informed V and Botifo

were discussing

the

possibiltiy of setting up an export-import business for trade with Latin

America with Hyman Berg, a chicago automotive parts man knuwn to

have sold jeeps and parts to Castro in 59 and 60. Told Pella they

were broke and frustrated. V. told Pella that he

ran into Pafolino

Sierra in Nicaragua., who had

a role of about $10,000. Tola Varona

he was being tacked by big business in Chicago and was in a position

to get millions for an anti-Castro revolution.

21.

Cross reference that V's right hand man is Mario del Canal Ferrer.-

27 Feb 1964.

22, Report of June 7, 1965.

States that after CRC fell into disrepair

V moved from Miami to NY and became automobile salesman.

23. Letter to # Olien - WOFACT from Varona dated 23 Dec. 1966. Return address

111 W. 42nd St, apt 302 NYC 10036.

Woodrow C. Olien.

24. Cable 1970- Sept. Reports that Varona, Carlos M. Torres, and Enrique

H. de Franco have given planed march to Vashington full support on behalf

of executive board of Cuban revolutionary Party in northern U.S. March is

under Cuban power control and true purpose is to picket white House awith

slogats Freedom of the Seas and Freedom for Basch.

25.

2$

24 April 1961 report written by Robert F. Moroney- re "

of Revolutionary Council 19-20 April 1961 • Also describes a little meetings

with Kennedy after Bay of Pigs

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