ANTONIO GUILLERMO ROGRIGUEZ JONES.
Originator: USSS
Document date: 9/12/78
Document type: PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT

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180-10108-10017

JFK Assassination System

Identification Form

Agency Information

Date:

10/2/201

AGENCY: HSCA

RECORD NUMBER :

180-10108-10017

RECORD SERIES :

AGENCY FILE NUMBER :

NUMBERED FILES.

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Document Information

ORIGINATOR:

FROM:

TO:

USSS

TITLE: ANTONIO GUILLERMO ROGRIGUEZ JONES.

DATE: 09/12/1978

PAGES:

161

SUBJECTS :

CASTRO, FIDEL.

CONSPIRACY THEORY, CUBAN PLOT.

USSS, STAFF.

THREAT, KENNEDY, JOHN.

USSS, METHODOLOGY.

JONES, ANTONIO GUILLERMO RODRIGUEZ.

DOCUMENT TYPE: MEMORANDUM.

CLASSIFICATION: Secret

RESTRICTIONS : 3

CURRENT STATUS :

Redact

DATE OF LAST REVIEW: 11/03/1997

OPENING CRITERIA:

COMMENTS: Box 228. Folder 1 of 3. USSS 228-2.

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DITIO. UTATIO GUVEMNVIENNT

memorandum

DATE:

REPLY

TO

ATTNOr:

SUBJECT:

September 12, 1978

IRS Edelman - PRB

Antonin Guillermo Rodriguez Jones 00-2-33,115/00004

(previously known as Cuban Plot to Assassinate JFK C0-2-32,082)

TO: File

On this date, copies of all Secret Service documents from the subject

file were provided to the House Select Committee on Assassinations

per the request of Mr. Belford Lawson, member of the committee.

Request entailed approximately 66 USSS documents.

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I acknowledge receipt of the documents:

ord Lauson

Belford Lawson

Cc.:

CO-2-34030

Legal Counsel

Sept. 2, 1978

NB. On 3/21/79, starF Camel

Afford V Janson i pit

a bunte up of this file

(013021) n to this folder

3-27-79

Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan

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April 14y 1961

BIT WHITE HOUSE

fet

SUPPIEMENTLE REPORT

Fregident and Mr. Kennedy's

visis to the Faa Americas

Inion Butlding do April 1r,

1961, where ba will address

the Special Meeting of the

Council of the Organization

of American States.

Mr. D. I. Bauzanan

Chisf, j. S. Secret Service

Washingtor,, D. C.

Sir:

This report is submittad in reference to the above captioned subject end

supplements ?rotective Survey Report datad April 12, 1961.

The President and Mrg.. Kennedy, accompanied by Mr. Arthur Schlesinger,

epared the shite House at 10:51 am this date and motored to the jan American

onior Guilding, arilying at 10:53 an.

The program proceeded

as outlined la the Protective Survey Reporte

Fresicent and Mrs. Kennedy, accompanied by Mr. Arthur Schlesinger, departed

the Pan American Union Building at 11:27 an and motored to the White House, arriving

a5. 11:29 am.

Infomation recelved from Mr. Henry Co Raed, State Lepartment, on the alterroon

of April 13, 1951, disclosed that the Cuban Delegation to this Meeting would attend.

Prazlous Infomation frow the Pan American Union officials said they declined the

invitation and would not attend the Meeting.

Mr. Peed stated that the Cuban Ambassador to the Organization of American

States was Carlos Mo Lachuza; the alternate rapresentative was Guintia Pino Rachado:

and the adriser was Jose Poleon Carrera. Mr. Reed further stated that both Machaio

and Meleon were charactars of 1ll repute, both reported to be carrying firearms,

and were to be considered dangerous.

Phosograpos oi Machado and Meleon were obtained fron the FBI, and vere

reproduced by PES and distributed to all personnel participating in toe security

arrangements. These photographs will be tumed over to 2iS for future reference.

Comprehensive

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Chias Zauganad

1-16-602-111

At 8:30 am this data, Mr. Reed called and stated that the Brasilian Ambassador

to this Meeting Informed bin that alter paying a visit to the Cuban Arcasgador'g

residence last evening disclosed that it was the plan of Ambasgador Lechuga to go

¿o New York City this date, allowing his altarnata representative, Macbada, to

occupy his place with the 21 Ambassadors seatas on the stage with the President.

ASAIC Campion, SAs Griffith and Farker of this Sarvice and 3. detactives of the

Metropolitan Police Departrent were posted at the entrance to tee Pan American

Union Building with representatives: of the Pan sarican laton who could treatie

these subjects in the event they would sttend this Mosting.

Neither the Cuban Anbassador nor the tro subjects, Machado or Moleon, appeared

at this Hesting.

Resulting fron the above information, SAg BIll, Chaney and Burke, as well as

the 3 Metropolitan Detectives were also added to the security. SA Hill was posted

on the balcony near the elevator on the second floor. SA Chaney replaced SA Parker

on Post #9. SA Burke replaced SA Griffith on Fost #1l.:

want. Stant

Stewart G. Stout

ATSAIC, 1-16

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Janes 3. Rowley

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UNITED STATES GOVERYMENT

Memorandum

TO

PRS - Files

C0-2-32682

DATE: November 23, 1962

FROM : SA Charlie Taylor - WFO

SUBJECT: Cuban Plot to Assassinate President Kennedy

At 9:00 p.m. on Vovember 21, 1962, I picked up an original letter

from a Mr. Antonio Rodriguez,

driver for the Venezuelan Delegation

to the International erican Defense Board, 2335 Ashmead Place N. ir.

Washington, D. C.

working with me in this case for the Federal Bureau of Investigation

are SA L. B. ilchonald and Joseph Scullay who may call you regarding this letter

or other material relating

to this case.

The investigation has disclosed that the leteer vas mis-sent by the

Post Office Department and ve are presently crying to find out if there is

an Antonio Rodriguez here in Washington that was the intended recipient

of this letter.

The letter was addressed to Antonio Rodréguez 0246 7 N.W.: 11432 Se.

Nashington, D. C. postmarked Havanna, Cuba, November 14, 1962. As translated

by SA McDOnald, FBI, letter reads as follows:

Comrad Rodreguez

In accorjance with the

planning and insistent attitude of Kennedy

to

invade Cuba carry out the criminal attempt againse this Person in

the terms made.. I won't give you more instructions because it is not necessary,

all that you have

to know

vou

already know, and for its own security

and effoctivoness of the planning, I comply thus wich superior orders.

I

have not had means of cammunicating this vich you hy any other safer means,

For that reason I did it in this letter. In the United states they are not in the

habit of opening lottors for

that reason i trust everything will go well. A

good communist has to run chese risks.

We have to count on our pin

These are things of a high level that a good communist of action can't discuss

nor dount.. If lic does it that way it will he for the rood of all communists

The news that. I will send you if I an able (will be) by a far safer

nethod. Answer me

soon. I am embracing you.

Pope

The FDI has alvised that a number of possible associations of

Antonio Rodreguez will be forchcoming and these should be cross reference

to the file.

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La Habana, Niv. 13 de) 1962

Compañero Podriguez:

De acuerdo con la planeado

y ante la obstinada actitud de Kennedy de inva.

dir a Cuba, realiza el atentado 95upersomaenlos

terminos concebidos. No te doy más datos porque mo

es mecesario, pues todo lo fue fienes que. seder fai lei

sabes, y por la propia seguridad y efectividad de la

cuestión. Cumplo asi, anddn

No he tenido medios de como.

de sala tren lin duen comunista de conção a

que come

de con Cuba una sólida posicion. Estas so7 cuesto

mes de alto mivel, que un bues Comunista dafi.

latideba discutir ni dudar. Si lo hace así será porel

Las próximas noticias:. te las

enviaré, di puçó, pos un dedicto mas separo. De

me respuesta nápida.

Te abraza,

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Habana, Noviembre 27 461962

Si. Bestiando Moralas,

Upitido 6624.

Мітці ва

florida, U.S.A.

Estimado Bernaro:

Hoy Canlos me dió tú nuevo Apartado de

correo. Esta información se la dió a el tu amiga Miriam.

Aee dias estado ansiaso de escribirle, al igual que lo he

psora, al grano: ya imparti a tus ami-

Jos de Miani y Passaic, asi talla plas de Mashingts, las

instrucciones precisas para el atentado que le estamos

planeando a gennedy, en Wunshington, o si falla este, cuar

do visite Brasil. Al imperialismo hay que herirlo en su pira-

pio corazón, de muente. Si logramos martes al Persidente

Kennedy, sería un exito super extraordinario pura Fidel y

para el movimiento de libenación comunista. Nosotros, las cuteres,

Samos las que estamos mamarda el pasa en el canarismo sun

dial. i Estumas consolidando a lo milas de las file. un déjimen

marxiste-leninista! Entrevistate con ellas.

Tenemos que conder con nuestros propias fuer

zas, pues fusia

no. lo puede haces todo; ibastinte hace ya! Gree

me, si logramos esto, paralizariamos al Imperialismo toulmente.

Res fernan más a Fidel Castro pasu Jadierno, da diètes a segair e

el futuro es de contente agitación en toda la Aménica para atemo.

pizar al capitalismo norteamericano: E estánea la idea fuety

de que hay que esterse quieto por el momento. Al Imperialisiso,

monca, for muy dificil que est' la silación, se le puede tener

miedo:Tu no viste que gracias a los sabotajes de Venezuela

p078129405 el sea pasa la invasión de Cada, Condo el 6i8 (C5-7

queo? Iguatmente paralizasiamos fatamente lor planes fur

hicer de los El si lermine incler albara Fanto que 1s

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nosotros

por largo tiem pa.

A ese

efecto ponte en contacto con es amigar"

para que te de

"las instrucciones que han decibido por lor co

duetos

'adecuador.

anticastris

tas totalmente al F.B.J. ¡Eses todo un artista! A propósito, o ya es

tus hablando por radio, en contra de Fidel? ¡ Que pisa me va

a dor oirte! ¡ Con nosotros no puede el F.B.I! ¡Imbéciles,'

itetinos!

Me he decidido a enviarte. ésta por costeo,

da por el F.BI. Además, no

instrucciones específicas y detalladas del plani, sí se envinián

por el conducto conocido por ti: Contéstame por igual condueto.

Fidel está ansioso de saber como van los planes.

Te abraza,

Pepe

20. Cómo sique tu esposa? saludamela con no aparte, por

como a te bermaro.

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SECEET

C0-2-32, 682

U. So Secret Service

November 28, 11962

SAIC Whitaker - New York

SAIC Geiglein - Washington

Plot to Assassinate the President

This will confirm my telephone conversation with you on

November 27, at which time I acquainted you with the background

of this case and identified to you as a suspect Antonio Rodriguez

y Jones (Cuban National; male, age 19; 5-6; 170; black kinky hair;

brown skin; resides Granite State Apartments,_ apartment 203,

1731 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.). I informed

son of Antonio Rodriguez y Eschazabal,

former Cuban Ambassador to Pakistan, who is a self-avowed defector

to the west and who presently resides in washington, D.C.,

probably at 1638 R Street, N.W.

Informed you that on October 28, when young Rodriguez

left employment at the Georgetown Inn in the District of Columbia,

he professed to the company's auditor his pro-Castro attítude

and stated that he was

leaving this employment to go to New York

to join Castro's "Army."

It was requested that you seek, through any rellable infor

mants, to learn whether there has been any rumor of plotting such

as our investigation indicates but that for the present you keep

concealed from outsiders our interest in these persons.

You were

informed that both of these persons are currently in' Washington,

D.C., and that our principal interest in communicating with you

by telephone was to alert you to the investigation in progress.

Since the telephone call, surveillance disclosed that on

November 28, at about 11:05 A.M., four male persons were observed

arriving at and entering what we believe to be the residence

location of the elder Rodriguez at 1638 R Street, N.W., Washington,

These visitors, who are colored, were well dressed and

were observed to alight from a late-model Buick LeSabre, 4-door

sedan, bearing New York license plates 605419. It is requested

that you initiate investigation to determine registration infor-

mation on this plate number and advise us.

For your information, and not to be exhibited at this time

outside the Service, there are enclosed three photographs:

#1 of father and son Rodriguez; 12 closeup shot of a group not

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otherwise identified; and 13 of a group not otherwise identified,

taken from a distance beyond that of group photo 2.

A detailed report will follow.

Harm 2 Milin

larry We Geigey

Special Agent In Charge

Chief

Miami

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SECRET

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Ve so secret Service .

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SAIC Marshall • Miami

November 28,

1962

SAIC Geiglein - Washington

Set?

Plot to Assassinate the President

This will confirm my telephone call to you of November 27,

at which time I acquainted you with the background of this case

and identified to you as a suspect Antonio Rodriguez. y Jones

(Cuban National, male; age 19; 5-6, 170; black kinky hair, brown

skin; resides Granite State Apartments,

hampshire Avenue, N.W, Washington, D:C.). I informed you that

the suspect is a son of Antonio Rodriguez y Eschazabal, former

Cuban Ambassador to Pakistan, who is a self-avowed defector to

the west and who presently resides in Washington, D.C., probably

at 1638 R Street, N.Wo

You were requested to initiate some inguiry through reliable

Informants in your district, by indirect and discreet means, in

an effort to learn something of the reputations of either of these

persons.

It was mentioned to you that the former ambassador

professes to have a wide acquaintanceship with Cubans and Haitians

In this country at Miami, and it was requested that the nature

of your inquiry be such

that nothing get back to him of our

Interest.

Also, you stated that you have received no information to

suggest any such plotting as our investigation indicates.

For your information and not for display at this time out

sice the Service, there are enclosed three photographs: #l of

father and son; #2 closeup of a group not otherwise identified;

and #3 of a group, not otherwise identified, taken from a distance

greater than the 12 group shot.

A detailed report will follow.

CC.

Chief

New York

SS-]-15-268

SECRET

lazy W. Geigeld

Specidi Agent in Charge

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ASSIGNED NO. SS-ID--

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PRIOR TO DESTRUCTION IT SHOULD

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Ilberty Loan Bldg.,

401 - 14th Street,

Washington 25, D. C.

Ra 521

November 28, 1962

Mr. C.C. Garner

Post Office Inspector In Charge

Box 1820

Washington 13, D. C.

Dear Mr. Garners

This 10 to confirm the telephone converaation thia

date between special agent Charles E. Taylor, JI.,

OBE 0111ce Inspector Joseph Verant requestiog a

ma cover on Antonio Rodrigues Jones And Ivonne Jones

wha renide at Granite State Apartmento, Apartment 303.00

1731 New Kampshire Avenue, N.Wo, Washlagton, Di C.

Please have such cover continued for a period of

tho woeks with dally reporte by phone to this offiog..

(WOrth 4-5165)

I appreciato your assistance in this matter.

sincerely yours,

Finises

X..

Deiglein

Harry W. Geiglein

Specied Agent in Charge

BCC:

Chief

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ElA: ero

SAIC Geiglein - WFO

SAIC. Marshall - Miami

U. & Secret Service

Nove 30, 1962

CO 2-32, 682

Plot to Assassinate the President

This will confirm long distance tolephone call on November

30, 1962 from SA Aragon, Miami,

to SA Frank G. Stoner of

your offfee ralating to the subject matter.

John A. Harshall

SAIC

M1 and

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Chief

PRS.

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Liberty Loan Bldg•, Room 521

401

washingt stree b. c.™

November 30, 1962

Mr. C. C. Garner

Postal Inspector in Charge

Box 1820

Washington 13, D. C.

Dear Mr. Garner:

This will confirm telephone conversation this

date between Special Agent Charles E. Taylor, Jre, and

Postal Inspector Joseph A. Verant, requesting a mail

cover on Antonio Rodriguez Echazabal, Enrique Pedro

Rodriguez, and Edith Rodriguez Jones, all of 1638 R

Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Please have such cover continued for a period of

one month, with daily reports by phone to this office

(WO

| 45165)0

Your assistance in this matter is greatly

appreciated.

Very truly yours,

Varsis 3 Briglin

Harry W. Geiglein

Specith Agent in Charge y

bec: Chief

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Defan No. 1888 (Revised)

MIMOgANDUL REPORT

(7-1-00)

15-48539

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURE LECARTMENT

VIA AIR MAIL REGSTOFED C

washington

ORIGIN

TYPE OF CASE

Field Office

OFFICE

STATUS

Miani, Florida

FILE NO.

C0-2-32, 682

TITLE OR CAPTION

Frotective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Continued

Plot to Assassinate the President

PERIOD COVERED

Miami, Florida

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

love: ber 27-30, 1962

Special Agent rnest I. Aragon

Person Identified:

Name

Antonio Rodriguez y Jones

Address:

1638 R Street,

N.

N.,.

Washington, D. C.

DETAILS

STNOPSIS

Discreet inquiries of reliable sources of information

in tiami has failed to reveal any infomation relating

to the subject.

(A) IREDICTION:

Feference is na's to long distance telephone call of November 27, 1962 from

Special Agent in Charge Harry 1. Geiglein, lashington Field Uffice, to Special Agent

in Charge John d. larsheil, liami, Fla., requesting discreet investigation in this

case.

Through the period Lovenuer 27 - 30, 1902, discrect inquiries were nade of all

reliable sources of information in the liami arca relative to the subject matter.

During contacts with these known reliable sources of infornation, the subject matter

was not discussid nor the subject of this investigation. lo inforation of interest

was developed during these inquiries, although the nature of the inquiries was

extrenely renovel fro: the subject matter.

For the information of the lashington field Ofrice, the folloing sources of

Infoniation in ushiligton, d. C., have been accredite by reliable sources in Miami

and may de repended upon to assist in this investigation in lashington, D. C.

Ernesto dragon y Color, Hotel LaSalle, 1025 Connecticut ive., Apt. 622,

ashington,

U. C., telephone (Wircot) 206-3324.

The hotel Lasalle telephone number is 296-5550.

This above-naren subjuct also maintairs an of ice in liv York City at 30 Tast 42nd

St., Room 1024, :.%. 17, 11. I., telsphone nuiber CK 7-3126 and CK 7-3329.

residence addres. in

Lork City is 233 last dith. St

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The above-named subject is an attorney, highly respected and vell-

known among the Cubans in exile..

He also acts as interpreter for Dr.

Jose ¡iro Cardona, head oi the Cuban Revolutionary Council. His Inmi-

gration and laturalization file is reported by this Service in liami,

Fla., tobe in either !!. Y. City or washington, D. C.:

Ernesto Aragon y

Godoy is a white, Cuban male, about 45 years oi age.

An additional source of information in Washington, D. C., was

furnished by local reliable sources. His name is Antonio Gonzale? Mora

i Ferrer.

ris Inmigration and laturalization number is 112113578. He

entered at liani, Fla., on July 1, 1960 and h's Innigration and Natural-

ization file was forvarded to washington, ?. C., on November 24, 1961.

He was born on April 25, 1924 in Cuba and is currently residing at

5300 restbard Ave., Apt. 22, Washington, D. C. He maintains an office

at the Interamerican Bank, 808 - 17th Street, Room 882,

lashington, D.

This man is reportel by reliable liani sources as a forner Fidel

Castro adherent but is now anti-Castro through conviction.

He is

rejortel to. be a very roliable pirson and knous all or most of the

Cubans in lashington, D. C., and can be relied upon to give accurate

information.

Further reierence is mide to long distance tele-hone call on

rove.ber 3, 1902 from Siocial agant in Charge Geiglein, Washington

riold ufrice,

to uncial agent iragon, liami, fla., requesting the

results oi inquiries in this area and also advising of long distance

telephore cale naie from washington, D. C. telephone nunver 332-6277

liste! to inrique liodrigunz, brother of intonio Rodriguez y Jones,

163: R Street, la í., as follows:

Cn Octover 15, 1962 to Franklin 1-9394, liami, Ila.

ün October 17, 1962 to Franklin 1-9221, Liami, ila.

on Cctober 23, 1902 to Franklin 1-7221, Hiami, Fla.

On üctover 25, 1902 to Francin 1-9221, liani, Fla.

In this same date inquiry was made of a confidential source in liani

and it was leare: that tolephone number Franklin 1-9394 is a pay station

listel to the rice fotel, 301 lorth iiani Ave., liami, Fla., and that

teleuhone nunosi runilin 1-9221 is also a jay station listed under the

name of Julio Garceran, 222 1i. d. 17tn Ierrace, Wiami, Fla.

•It is note, that the ediress of Julio Garceran, 222 1.. -. 17th

Ter., liani, sla, is in the vicinity of the address of Inforrant 3-11-

23.

Informant 3-11-23 was contactei relative to Julio Carceran and

Informant r ports that Julio Carceran is well-known. His ull name is

Julio varceran de Vall and he is 50 years of age. Informant 3-11-23

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states that Garceran is a former magistrate and professor in Cuba; that

Garceran now claims to be the head of the Constitutional Coverment of

•Cuba in Exile and has laid his own plans to take over the presidency of

Cuba after the overthrow of Castro.

Inforant states that Carceran is

not recognized by legitimate and responsible Cuban organizations in Miami

and that he does not have a large iollowing. Informant states that

Garceran's ideals are considered "fantasy."

The infomation relating to the lists of the telenhone numbers was.

relayed to pucinl Agint Frank G. Stoner, Washington Field Of ice, wash-

ington, l. C., lovencer 3J, 1962 via long distance telephone call, together

with the information pertaining to Julio Garceran.

(C) DISFOSINION:

Continued investigation in this case is held in abeyance perding further

instructions from the controlling office:

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"Horin No. 1588 (Revised)

LIEMORANDUH REPORT

(7-1-50)

S-1-15-270

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

7-415

SECRET

501.

ORIGIN

TYPE OF CASE

Field

OFFICE

STATUS

Mashington, D.

C.

TITLE OR CAPTION

FILE NO. CO-2-32

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Pending

PERIOD COVERED

Cuban Plot to Assassinate

the President

Washington, D.C.

ilov. 21-30, 1962

INVESTIGATION MADE BY SAIC H. W. Geiglein;

Special

Agents J. Grimes, R. Kyanko, N. Hall,

DETAILS

Faison, and C. Taylor

Antonio Rodriguez y Jones

SYNOPSIS

A letter in Spanish, postmarked Havana,

Cuba, November 14, 1962, and improperly

addressed, Involving a plot to assassinate

the President, was intercepted by this

Service.

Subsequent investigation dis-

closed Antonio Rodriguez y Jones as the

most logical intended recipient of the

letter and the person designated to carry

out this plot. Investigation continuing

to establish the identity of the co-

conspirators of this plot. Collateral

investigation requested of various offices

as indicated.

OGGED AND

¿CULD BE

following

For purposes of clarity, this resort will be divided intate

sections:

(a) Introduction; (b) General Inquiries;ti

(c) Surveillance; and (d) Conclusion.

(a) INTRODUCTION:

jasons

TO THE CONTNUL CLERK. 1

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There follows a chronology of the development of this case.

Wednesday, November 21

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4:50 P.M.

Informant 1-15-45 telephoned the Washington Field Office

advising ASAIC DenIquist of the existence of a paper which indicated

a plot to assassinate the President by certain Cuban revolutionary

factions. This information was immediately relayed to the reporting

special agent for appropriate investigation.

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6:30 P.M.

At the home of 1-15-45, it was learned that at approximately

10:15 A.M. that day a telephone call was received from Informant

1-15-47

who related that a chauffeur employed for the Venezuelan

Delegation of the Inter-American Defense Board had seen a letter

which involved a plot to assassinate President Kennedy Fearing

that the Chief of

the Delegation, Colonel lugo Inece, was involved

In the plot, the incident was reported to I-15-47 requesting advice

in the matter and what action should be taken to advise. the proper

United States officials.

After 1-15-47

he checked

made appropriate inquiries with U.S. officials,

back with the chauffeur to insure that the letter

would be given to the U. S. Secret Service for investigation.

This chauffeur, Antonio Rodriguez y. Gil, stated that the letter

was received in

the morning mail at approximately 8:00 A.M.. that

day, and that since contacting 1-15-47 he had made inquiries among

members of the Venezuelan. Delegation and had decided to turn the

letter over to an official of the Delegation for possible referral

to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

7:30 P.M.

Through the lashington City Directory it was ascertained

that Antonio Rodriguez y Gil resided at 2335 Ashmead Place, N.W.,

Washington, D.C., Telephone No. Hobart 2-9170.

Rodriguez was

called and

arrangements were made for an interview later that

evening.

It was ascertained from 1-15-45 that Antonio Rodriguez Gil's

supervisor, Colonel Hugo Trego, had been under investigation for

sometime in connection with certain reported associations with

Communist groups in Venezuela; also, the possibility existed that

Trego had been involved in attempts

to obtain a change in the

present status of the Venezuelan

It is for these

reasons that 1-15-45 advised that Trego could not be trusted.

9:00 P.Me

At the office of the Venezuelan Delegation to the Inter-

American Derense Board, 2335 Ashmead Place, N.lo, Washington, D.C.,

olones hugo trego. Chiet of the Delegation, advised he had this

letter in his possession. Col. Irego also advised he had notified

the FBI and the Metropolitan Police Department to make certain

the proper investigative organizations in the United States were

apprised of the existence of this letter. He stated that the

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letter was received at the Venezuelan Delegation at 12:00 Noon

that day and was opened by cod. Trego at 1:00.P.M (this differs

from the information received from Antonio Rodriguez GId In that

he reported the letter was received at 8:00 A.M. and was opened

shortly after being received in

the morning mail).

During the course of the evening and interrogation of Col.

Trego, Antonio Rodriguez, et al, the following were present:

Lt. Jacob Breckman and Sgt. Robert Gray (Detective) of No. 13

Precinct; Special Agents L. B. McDonald and Joseph Sculley of the

FBI; and jose Valado, translator, Venezuelan Delegation.

in cooperation with Jose Valado and Special Agent McDonald of the

Duriation with

During the evening, the letter was translated by. Col. Irego,

FBI. Subsequently, on November 26, 1962, the letter was shown

to SA Victor J. Gonzalez of this Service

and following is the

translation which SA Gonzalez furnished:

"Comrad Rodreguez,

"In accord with the planning and obstinant attitude

of Kennedy to invade Cuba carry out the attempt on his

life in the terms conceived.

Iam not giving you more

data because it is not necessary since all that you have

to know you know, and for its own security and effective-

ness of

the planning I comply thus with superior orders.

"I have had no other way of communicating this to

you by any other safer means, for that reason I had to

do it by letter.

In the U. States they are not in habit

of

opening the letters for that reason I trust everything

will

go.well...A good communist has to run these risks.

We have to count on our own energeys because USSR has

not adopted a solid position with Cuba..

These are high

level questions that a good communist (card carrying)

should not question.

"If he does it in that way it will be for the good

of all conmunist that are in the world. Cuba is not all.

Enough already has been done by Cuba.

"I will send you the next news if I am able by a

far safer method. Give me a prompt answer. I am

embracing you.

Pepe"

The envelope, written in English, was postmarked Havana,

Cuba, 9:00 A.M., November 14, 1962, and bore the address 9246 ? N.W.

and 11432 St. g

washington, USA.

The letter, written in Spanish;

is dated Havana, Cuba, November 13, 1962.

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During the course of the interrogation of Antonio Rodriguez

Gil and members of the Venezuelan Delegation by the reporting

special agent and representatives of the FBI and Metropolitan

Police Department, efforts were made to determine if any

address

existed in Washington, D.C., which would in any way tie in with

the address on the envelope of this letter.

It appeared strange,

indeed, that a conspirator involved

in a plot to take the life

of the President would not know how to contact a co-conspirator.

Although the writer of this letter indicates some knowledge of

the United States customs, he apparently is confused as to the

proper procedure employed by the Post Office in directing mail

in view of the fact that two addresses which are non-existent

appear on the envelope.

No information could be developed during

this investigation which would in any way clarify this grossly

inaccurate address.

Information was developed from Antonio Rodriguez Gil and

code Hugo Trego that Gil was born on July 1, 1931, 1n Galesia,

e as described as white: male: SDanish. 5-6: 154. brow

hair (shaved to the

scalp with bald patches). Gil left Spain and

traveled to Venezuela in 1952, was married there in 1957 to

Delores Valado, and worked in Caracas with the Columbian Embassy.

In 1956 he Decame a Venezuelan citizen, Passport #019965, and that

same year came to the United States.

His citizenship status was

temporary and when he traveled to the United States he lost this

status and is no longer a citizen of Venezuela.

In 1958, in the

United States, he obtained a position with the Venezuelan Delega-

tion to the Inter-American Defense Board.

Gil claimed

he has never

traveled to or

resided in Cuba.

During the interrogation, it was learned that approximately

three months ago Gil received a letter from the Central Office

of Safeway Stores, Inc.?

was shown a check

payable to Safeway from an Antonio Rodriguez,

drawn on Riggs Bank. : A micro-film strip of this check was pro-

jected and on examining the signature Gil immediately observed

that it was not his but probably that of some other Antonio

Rodriguez. Gil was of the opinion that the check was drawn at

the 18th and Columbia Branch of Riggs Bank.

It was also learned during interrogation, from Jose valado,

that approximately two months ago, while attending the Americani

zation School, 19th and California Streets, N.W., he recalled a

student there by the name of Antonio Rodriguez; that this man was

in his early 30's; 5-1 in height; slender build; very light skin;

black hair; and married.

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At the conclusion of the interrogation, Col. Trego offered

his full cooperation to this Service

and the FBI, and advised he

wold immediately report any information that might come to his

attention concerning the intended recipient of this letter.

Thursday, November 22

Full details concerning the development of this case were

reported to SAIC Geiglein at 2:00 A.M.

As per instructions,

SAIC Bouck, PRS, was advised of this letter at 10:00 A.M.

Indicated

that the White House Detail and White House Police would

be alerted.

During the course of this

investigation, close laison has

been maintained with the Chief's Office through SAIC Bouck by

immediately transmitting any significant developments as they

occur..

(b.) GENERAL INQUIRIES:

On November 22, 1962, 1-15-5 advised that Colonel Hugo Trego

was presently, under investigation for possible subversive ties in

the United States; further, there had been reports concerning his

been working through intermediaries to

increase his position of power with the Venezuelan Government, and

a possibility exists that he has been involved in recent efforts

to depose the current leaders in that government.

1-15-5 further advised tha one Antonio Rodriguez Jones had

been contacted by

pro-Castro Cubans known to have been involved in

acts of violence in the United States, and that further details of

these incidents would be furnished at

a later date.

On November 23, 1962, Mr. Carl Malone, Superintendent, Inquiry

and Claims, Dead Letter Section, Main Post Office, Washington, D.C.,

was contacted through Postal Inspector Joseph Verant.

It was

pointed out to Mir. Malone that the address, 9246 ? N.W. and 11432

St., USA, on the envelope in question was crossed out in red ink

and on the bottom was written No. 953 and the address of Antonio

Rodriguez Gil, 2335 Ashmead Place,

.N.W., Washington, D.C. Mr. Malone

explained that

the Post Office furnishes

a registry service for any

mail originating from a foreign country that is improperly addressed.

The mail is forwarded to his section for searching and, in this

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particular case, Mrs. Elizabeth Acree looked in the Washington

Directory and

found the only Antonio Rodriguez listed, and wrote

the address, 2335 Ashmead Place, N.W., on the envelope with a note

that the postman should try that address.

A search was initiated through the foreign and local Dead

Letter Sections of the Post Office for any mail addressed

to

Antonio Rodriguez, with negative results.

As per request,

Mr. Malone placed

a flag in his files and if any letter is

received in his section addressed to Antonio Rodriguez, this

Service will be immediately advised.

On November 23, 1962, Mrs. Cora Beasly, D. C. Board of Educa-

tion, John Quincy Adams School (Americanization School), 19th and

a search was initiated in an effort to determine whether she had

any students by the name of Antonio Rodriguez. Mrs. Beasly advised

that no current students by that name are on the rolls of that

school; however, in 1959 there was an Antonio Rodriguez listed,

age 50, address

unknown.

In view of the fact that Antonio Rodriguez is a very comnon

Latin American name, efforts were immediately commenced to deter

mine the number of Individuals in the washington, D.C., area with

that name, and whether or not agencies engaged in conducting

investigations on individuals involved in subversive activities

would show a record for any of these persons.

On November 23 and during the week of November 26, 1962,

1-15-5 furnished information concerning Antonio Rodriguez Jones

and his possible association with jose Moleon Carrerarand Quinton

Pino Machado

Carrera ostensibly is a Military Adviser to the

Cuban Delegation to the Organization of American States and works

with the Cuban Delegation through the Inter-American Defense

Board. Both he and Machado, who is known as the "hatchet man"

for the Cuban Embassy in Washington, have been involved in acts

of violence, including beatings and abductions of defectors from

Communist Cuba.

According to 1-15-5, in August of 1961, one Felipe Martinez

y Rivere was abducted by a group of Cuban Communists in the United

states after it was learned that Martinez was severing all ties

with Communist Cuba.:

Martinez was taken to Baltimore,

Maryland,

and held by this group.

done in enter nation of nat

Antonio Rodriguez Jones was observed as

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1-15-5 learned that the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Relations,

on October 4, 1961, had requested that subject be contacted

through the Organization of American States, requesting that he

furnish the Cuban Government with information concerning schooling.

It was further learned by 1-15-5 that on June 20, 1961, the

subject was observed making pro-Castro remarks to members of his

class while attending the Institute of Modern Languages, 1322 M

Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.; further, that the subject was

quite frequently with Martinez prior to

Martinez' defection to the

United States. When the subject learned that the Cuban Embassy

in Washington, D.C., was interested in the whereabouts of Martinez,

he reported whatever information he had to Quinton Pino Machado

who was then acting as an alternate representative to the Organiza-

tion of American States with Jose Moleon Carrera.. It was further

learned that in December 1960 the subject had a Communist publica-

tIon delivered to his residence in washington, D.C.

In addition,.

November 1960 concerning the whereabouts of Martinez.:

I-15-5 received information that Captain Jose Moleon Carrera

was active In New York City in December 1961 in selecting and

training 15 pro-Castro Cubans for undercover work in the United

States.

Following his activity in New York, Moleon, accompanied

by an individual of unknown identity, left the United States for

Cuba and they were expected to return to the United States in a

very short period of time.

1-15-5 furnished the current address of subject as The Granite

State Apartments, 1731 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington,

D.C., Apt. No. 203. Information was also transmitted that photo-

graphs of subject and members of his family had been taken and

efforts would be made to obtain copies for this Service.

On November 24, 1962, an effort was made to determine the

maker of the check with an account at Riggs Bank which had been

charged to Antonio Rodriguez Gil's account through the Safeway

Store at 18th and Columbia Road,

It was learned that it is

the policy of the Riggs Bank not to furnish information concerning

depositors without a subpoena. Mr. D. E. Wisecarver,

Vice Presi

dent and Manager of the Riggs Bank at Isth and Columbia Road, M.v.,

inquired of the Central Depositor Listing and established that the

Dupont Circle Branch had two Antonio Rodriguez' listed; however,

it would be necessary to obtain information concerning these

depositors from the Cashier of Riggs Bank, John C. McCormick, in

the absence of a subpoena.

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Mr.

McCormick was telephoned and he advised that representa-

tives of 1-15-5 had previously made inquiry concerning this matter

and information was furnished them that the Dupont Circle Branch

has

two Antonio Rodriguez! - one, Antonio Rodriguez Gil (the

recipient of this letter) and another Antonio Rodriguez who does

not have a Washington, D.C., address but lists an address in a

foreign country:

Mr. McCormick suggested that since the original

contact with the Riggs Bank was made by a representative of 1-15-5,

the Riggs Bank be again contacted by 1-15-5 as additional infor-

mation was in existence concerning the present location of the

other depositor named Antonio Rodriguez. 1-15-5 was advised of

Mr. McCormick's request.

On November 26, 1962, contact was made with 1-15-9 in an

effort to determine the background on Antonio Rodriguez Jones and

members of his family.

It was learned that the subject's father,

Antonio Rodriguez y Echazabal, wished to defect to the United

States at the time of the Punta del Esta Conference.

He previously

had fought with Fidel Castro during the revolution for a period of

approximately three years, and after Castro had obtained

control

of Cuba had been appointed to diplomatic posts in Haiti, Pakistan,

and Guatemala®

During these periods he had been known to associate

with pro-Communist groups frequently. In April 1962, he and his

son, Antonio Rodriguez Jones, were observed in Guadalupe, Mexico.:

Although the subject's father had expressed anti-Castro sentiments

recently, 1-15-9 is of the opinion that he cannot be frusted because

of his past close association with Communist groups.

Antonio Rodriguez Echazabal resides

•at 1638 R Street, N.W.,

washington, D.C., Telephone 332-6277, which phone was installed

on: October

2; 1962, in the name of Enrique Pedro Rodriguez y. Jones.

son..

Informant 1-15-46 disclosed long-distance calls made from

that phone since date of installation, as follows:

10-5-62 - New York Citv, MO 2-2908.

10-55-2 - one, Fier Je, TK 1-329-3992.

10-15-62 - New York City, IR 7-0700.

10-17 & 10-23-62 - Miami, Florida, FR 1-9221•

10-24-62 - Hoboken, New Jersey,

OL 9-8991.

10-25-62 - New York City, MO 2-2908;

Miami, Florida, FR 1-9221.

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On November 27, 1962, SAIC Geiglein telephonically advised

SAIC Whitaker, New York, and SAIC Marshall, Miami, of these calls.

On November 30, SAIC Whitaker telephonically advised this

office as follows concerning the identity of the individuals called:

MO 2-2908 - subscribed

to Gaston Jumelle, 360 Riverside Drive,

Apt. 2-C, New York City.

TR. 7-0700

- subscribed to the Chalfonte Hotel, 200 West 70th St.,

New York City.

OL 9-8991

- subscribed to John Regalado, 129 Hudson St., Hoboken,

N.J. "

Regalado is described as single; a refrigerator

mechanic for Power Air Conditioning Corp., Long Island

City, New lork. lie has a good credit rating.

The results of the check of the telephone calls to Miami,

Florida, are covered in memorandum report submitted by SA Ernest I.

Aragon November 30, 1962.

The subject, Antonio Rodriguez Jones, resides at 1731 New

Hampshire Avenue, N.W:, Granite State Apartments, Apt. 203•.

The

telephone (unlisted) is subscribed to by Yvonne and Brenda Jones,

Columbia 5-1965. Yvonne jones is the subject's aunt..

Informant 1-15-46 advised that on October 17 a call was

placed to Lexington 9-0291, and on November 2, 1962, to Lexington

9-0290, both in Baltimore, Maryland.

SAIC Geiglein telephoned the Baltimore office on November 30,

1962, requesting that these numbers be checked.

That same date,

the Baltimore office advised that these numbers were listed to

the office of the Consulate General of Venezuela, Keyser Building,

207 East Redwood Street,

Baltimore, Maryland.

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On November

26, 1962, the Immigration Service file of

Antonio Guillermo Rodriguez-Jones, Alien Registration #A12-189-161

and A12-860-029, was personally reviewed by SA Robert R. Kyanko

at the Washington Field Office, Travel Control Unit, Immigration

and Naturalization Service, Washington, D.C.

The file reflected that the subject was born a Cuban citizen

on August 24, 1943, at either Lasalud, Havana, Cuba, or Port-au-

Prince, Haiti.

He first arrived in the United

• States at Miami,

Florida, on June 8, 1959, and was granted permission to stay until

September 8, 1959.

He stated that he came to the United States

to visit his aunt, Yvonne Jones, 1731 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.,

Apt. 203, Washington, D.C.

He also claimed that he would be

supported in the United States by his aunt as he was formerly a

student in Cuba and had no prospective employment in this country:

The file further reflected that

he attended Ecole Francaise

Internationale, washington, D.C., having been admitted to the

school on September 24, 1960.

On June 16, 1961, he transferred

to the Institute of Modern Languages, Inc., Washington, D.C., and

withdrew. from this school on July 14;

to attend Georgetown

University. The file contained certifications from the Directors

of Ecole Francaise Internationale and the Institute of Modern

Languages verifying subject's attendance at the schools; however,

there was no certification as to his attendance at Georgetown

University. The file also reflected that his last admission to

the United States was on June 8, 1962, at New York City (the file

did not indicate when he left the United States). At that time,

he boarded Pan

• American Flight No. 220 at Guadalupe, bearing Cuban

Passport #47901.

Upon this entry, he stated that his permanent address was

126 Raizet (Rue St. Anne), Guadalupe.

He also gave the following

previous addresses: Paseoy Linea, Potin (52), Vedado, Havanag

Cuba; Cuban Embassy, Haiti; and 101 Bld. gI. Jacques,

Brussels,

lie stated that he was seeking admission to

the United

States for political asylum from the present Cuban regime.

The file reflected the following description of subject:

White; male; Cuban; 5-6; 170; brown eyes; brown hair; unmarried;

place of birth, Lasalud, Havana, Cuba, or Port-au-Prince, halti;

His father is Antonio Andres Rodriguez-

Echazabal, Allen Registration No: A12-941-442, former Cuban

Minister to Pakistan®

His address in the United States as of

August 21, 1962, is 1731 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Apt 203,

Washington, D.C.

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The file contaied the following summary regarding subject's

admissions to the United States: He is a native and citizen of

was formerly a student in

Cuba.

Cuban Passport No. 47901 was issued 9/1/60 and bears

an

"F" (Student) visa

issued 9/23/60, valid to 9/22/64, and a "B-2"

(Visit or Pleasure) visa issued 3/15/62, valid to 3/15/66, both

for unlimited admissions.

Subject now desires political asylum

in U.S. as has his father.

Prior to entry into the United States

on June 8, 1962, he was residing at F4 #87 Bat. D, Unite 12,

Hibiscus, Uieuxbourg, Abimes, Guadalupe.

Subject's file also contained a memorandum from the District

Director, Immigration & Naturalization Service,

to the District Director, Immigration & Naturalization Service:

Washington, D.C., transmitting information regarding one Antonio

Rodriguez from their Caribbean Index File. The information fur-

on their caribbean thex

nished may or may not relate to the subject. The information was

shown as follows:

1: Antonio Rodriguez

Reportedly member of Executive Committee of Retail Stores

Employees, Union of Havana, Cuba (Communist union) - no

date shown.

2.

Antonio Rodriguez

Reportedly fought on side of Republican forces in Spanish

Revolution (Communist?)

3• Antonio Rodriguez

Communist PSP member, collaborator of Luis Moreno-Vives.

4• Antonio Rodriguez

President PSP - Barrio Arroyo y Calvario, Calzada de Bojuoal

No. 848, Havana, Cuba.

5. Antonio Rodriguez

Active Communist

6. Antonio Rodriguez

recroso, Matanzas, Cuba: -

Reportedly subscribed to Cuban Communist Newspaper "Hoy."

Antonio Rodriguez

CIA Report 5/1/59, Haiti Subject, Cuban Ambassador to Haiti,

said that if Louis Delole, faitian Opposition Leader, had

gone to Caracas to visit liaitian exiles, he would not be

permitted to go back to Cuba.

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Antonio Rodriguez

Member of G-2 and Confidential Secretary of National

Revolutionary Police - Report 9/26/60.

9. Antonio Rodriguez

614 West Hungtingdon St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Member of July 26 Revolutionary Movement - FBI Report 7/18/60.

The file also contained a photostat of a sample Cuban Election

Ballot bearing the name of Antonio Rodriguez as a candidate for

Labor Union Foreman in the General Elections of 59-61.

No further information was contined in the file.

On November 27, 1962, the Immigration Service files of

members of subject's family, as far as could be determined, were

also reviewed by SA Robert R. Kyanko at the Travel Control Unit,

Washington Field Office, Immigration & Naturalization Service,

Washington, D.C.

Father - Antonio Andres Rodriguez-Echazabal, Alien Registra-

tion #A12-941-442, born 8/17/13 Bejucal, Havana, Cuba.

The file

reflected that he entered the United States at New York City on

June 7, 1962, as a political refugee from the Cuban Communist

Regime.

When he entered the U. S. he held Cuban Passport #6(25169)

and a B-2 (Visit or Pleasure) visa.

He indicated to Immigration

officials in New York City and Washington, D.C., that. he was

formerly employed by the Cuban Government as Ambassador to Haiti,

Guatemala, and Pakistan.

his statements reflected that he became

dissatisfied with the political condition in Cuba while he was

Ambassador to Pakistan. He also said that he considers Fidel

Castro a traitor to the Cuban people and that he is also opposed

to Francois Duvallier, Dictator in Haiti. In Guatemala he claimed

that he prohibited Cuba from doing anything to the Government of

Guatemala®

He also stated that he has numerous contacts in the United

States, Haiti, Jamaica, and South America to fight Duvallier and

Castro. He further indicated that he has never been, nor is he

now. a Communist, and that his feelings are in accord

with a

democratic form of government..:

He stated that he is presently a

member of Tereera Fuerze Anti-Communista por la Liberacion de

cuba.

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The file contained several newspaper clippings regarding

Echazabal's defection from the Cuban Government in 1962.

• Photo-

stats of these clippings are attached and are self-explanatory.

The file also contained a statement from him regarding his

defection from the Castro regime and his political feelings about

Castro, the Cuban Government, and the United States. A copy of

the statement is attached and is self-explanatory.

The

file reflected that his address in the United States is

1731 New Hampshire Avenue, Nol., Apt. 203, Washington, D.C.

The file also contained medical records regarding an eye

operation which he had undergone at Washington Hospital Center

from August 30 to September 4, 1962. The attending physician was

Seymour Duvaroff, M.D., 1302 - 18th Street, N.W., Washington,

D.C. - NOrth 7-1700.

It was also noted that Echazabal employed

C. L. Caltaldo, Professional Nurse,

2502 Hayden Drive, Silver

Spring, Maryland, during his convalescence.

He had also consulted

a Dr. James Scully, 1835 Eye Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.,

regarding his eye condition.

It was further noted that Echazabal's

hospital expense was partially paid by the Government-Wide Indemnity

Benefit Plan (Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan), indicating

that he is an employee of the United States Government. The file

did not reflect the name of his employer.

No other pertinent information was contained in the file.

other - Edith Rodriguez-jones, Alien Registration #A12-943-

entered the United

Potin (52), Vadado, Havana, Cuba. Her address in the United States

was listed as 1614 - 17th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Her file contained no further pertinent information other

than the fact that she stated upon entry that she is anti-Castro.

Brother (apparent) - Enrique Pedro Rodriguez-Jones, Alien

Registration #A12-943-429, born 11/2/37 in Haiti (Cuban citizen).

He entered the United States at New York City on 8/2/62 bearing

Cuban Passport #13736 and

a B-2 visa.

The file reflected that

ne was formerly employed in Cuba as

a Military Attache to Haiti.

Previous addresses

were listed as:

Edificio Emb., liaiti; and

Potin (52), Vadado, Havana, Cuba. He listed his address in the

United States as 1614 - 17th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.

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His file contained information from the Caribbean Index of

the Immigration & Naturalization Service regarding one Enrique

Rodriguez (no further identifying information was given), as

follows:

I. Co•leader of Cienfuegos. LV.

2. Member PURC, 1939.

3.

Reportedly a Communist, member of Furniture Workers Union,

Havana, Cuba.

His file contained no other pertinent information other than

the fact that he stated he was anti-Castro upon entry to the United

States:

Sister - Edith Elviria Rodriguez-Magel, Alien

Registration

#A12-941-584, born 12/4/38 at Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

She entered

the United States at New York City on 5/31/62 bearing Cuban Pass-

port #47617

She is spouse of Hans Magel, Alien Registration

#A12-941-978, their last German address

being Nakenheim Peid

Strasse 23.:

She indicated her address in the United States as

1731 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Apt. 203, washington, D.C. The

file reflected no previous

or present employment and

no further

information was contained in her file.

Brother-in-law - iians Magel, Alien Registration #A12-941-978,

born 8/6/30 in Goettingen, West Germany.

He entered the United

States. at New York City on 4/31/62 bearing German Passport #3410529

issued at Havana, Cuba, 11/14/60. He is described as white; male;

German citizen; 5-6 112; 130; brown hair; brown eyes; fair com-

plexion. His father is Franz Magel and his mother Else Bilsing.

Previous addresses were listed as follows: 5/55 to 8/59, Rue

Geffraro 67, Port-au-Prince, Haiti; 8/59 to 11/61, Paseoy 201,

Havana, Cuba; 5/62 to present, 1731 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.,

Apt. 203, Washington, D.C.

His employment history was listed as follows:

5/55 to 8/59,

employed by Antonio Rodriguez as a meat cutter; 3/60 to. 11/61,

Consolidado Carne, Havana, Cuba; 7/12/62 to present, Auth Brothers,

Auth Sausage Company, Inc., Washington, D.C., as a Utility Meat

Cutter.

No further information of interest was contained in his file.

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The following individuals are the children of Edith

Rodriguez (subject's sister) and Hans Magel:

/Niece - Haidi Magel, Alien Registration #A12-941-582, born

5/9/59 in Haiti.

She entered the United States with her

parents

at New York City on 5/31/62. Her address was listed as 1731 New

Hampshire Avenue, N.W:, Apt. 203, Washington, D.C. No further

information was contained in her file.

1/ Niece - Ingrid Magel, Alien Registration #A12-941-583, born

3/10/58 in Haiti.

She also entered the United States with her

parents at New York City on 5/31/62. Her address was listed as

1731 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Apt. 203, Washington, D. C. Her

file contained no further information.

On November 26, 1962, Immigration Service Files of all persons

In the name of Antonio Rodriguez, living in the Washington Metro-

politan area, were also reviewed

by SA Robert R. Kyanko:

Antonio Rodriguez Gil,

Alien Registration #A1l-005-711, born

7/7/31 In Orense, Spain.

Entered the United States at New York

City on 3/25/58 to seek employment. His passport, No. 019965,

was issued at Washington, D.C., and expires on 6/14/63. His spouse

is Lola de Rodriguez and he has one child, Maria Gosefina Rodriguez.

He was previously employed in this country as a chauffeur at the

Embassy of Ecuador. He is presently employed as a chauffeur for

the Venezuelan Delegation, Inter-American Defense Board, Washington,

D. Co, at $150.00 per week.

His file contained no further information.

2013 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., and he is

enrolled in a full-time English

training course at. the Institute

of Modern Languages, Inc., Washington, D.C. His file reflected

the name of a friend, Maria Macdalena, living at the YWCA in

washington, D.C.

No other information was contaned in his file.

Antonio Rodriguez Mansfield, Alien Registration HA12-188-602,

born 9/19/40 at Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

He entered the United

States on 1/10/60, bearing Passport #6085 issued at Santo Domingo,

Dominican Republic, and Visa #002657. He stated that he came to

the United States to pursue his college studies.

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His file reflected that he is attending American University,

• Washington, D.C., majoring in Political Science. His address was

listed as 4904 Belt Road, N.W., Washington, D.C. His file also

reflected that he was

employed

as a delivery boy by the Piano and

Organ Foundation, 7215 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland.

may or may not have been employed by the Inter-American Development

Bank in Washington, as his file contained a letter addressed to

him in care of that establishment from the Immigration Service.

The file also reflected the name of his brother, Mario Rodriguez,

living at the same address.

His file contained no further information.

1-15-5 has been requested to determine whether any of the

individuals named Antonio

Rodriguez, other than the subject, as

listed above, is of record.

Or November 26, 1962, a name check was made by SA Kyanko

through the Central Student File, the Institute of Languages and

Linguistics, and the American Language Institute, all of Georgetown

University,

Washington, D.C., and no record of attendange could be

in the name of Antonio Guillermo Rodriguez-Jones.

subject's attendance at Ecole Francaise Internationale and the

Institute of Modern Languages was not personally verified inasmuch

as his Immigration Service File contained certificates of attendance

from the Directors of both schools.

On November 28, 1962, a mail cover was placed at the subject's

1731 New lampshire Avenue, N.W., washington,

the subject's father's address, 1638 R Street, M.W.,

Viashington, D.C. These covers were placed through Postal Inspector

Joseph A. Verant and were confirmed with a letter to the Postal

Inspector in Charge, Washington, D.C., Mr. C. C. Garner.

On November 29, Postal Inspector Verant called and advised

that on November 29 a piece of registered mail, Registry No: 4741,

which consisted of a short correspondence envelope, was delivered

to the Granite State Apartment desk for ENRIQUE RODRIGUEZ JONES,

1731 New Hampshire Avenue, N.l., Washington, D.C. The letter had

been postmarked on November

the following return address:

21, 1962, at Havana, Cuba,, and bore

Enrique Perez Cobian

Liberted 374 Esa aD Stampes

Santos Suerez

navana, Cuba

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This return address information was relayed to ASAIC Miller,

PRS, and he later advised that subject's name is not of record.

The name of subject, Antonio Guillermo Rodriguez-Jones, was

also checked through the file of the Protective Research Sectiong

with negative results.

The files of PRS disclosed an incident involving the visit

of the President and Mrs. Kennedy to the Pan American Union

Building, Washington, D.C., on April 14, 1961, on the occasion

of an address to the Special Meeting of

the Council of the Organi-

zation of American States, which is of interest to this investigation.

ATSAIC Stewart G. Stout, White House Detail, furnished a supplemen-

tal Protective Survey Report dated April 14, 1961, relative to

information which was received in connection with

the survey of

the above-referred

It was learned that Quinton Pino Machado,

alternate repre

sentative to the Organization of American States for Cuba, and

the Cuban Adviser, Jose Moleon Carrera, would be present during

the President's address. Information was received from 1-15-5

that both of these individuals are known to carry firearms and have

a history of violence and should be considered dangerous.

Photo-

graphs of the two subjects were obtained and the usual detail was

augmented by agents of the Washington Field Office... During the

course of the survey, further information was developed that the

Cuban Ambassador, Lechuga, was planning to leave Washington for

New York City and that during the speech of the President his

place on the stage would be occupied by Machado.

All individuals entering the Pan American Union Building on

April 14, 1961; were checked and it was ascertained that neither

the Cuban Ambassador nor Machado or Moleon appeared at the meeting.

1-15-5 advised that the plan of Ambassador Lechuga was

designed to embarrass the United States by having an empty chair

on the stage when President Kennedy addressed the gathering.

On receipt of information from 1-15-5 that subject was

possibly employed at the Georgetown Inn, the records of that

establishment were checked November 2?, 1962, under a pretext that

the reporting agent was a representative of the Wage Board. It

was learned tha the subject was employed at the Georgetown inn?

Wisconsin and N Street, N.W., Washington, D.C, during the perlod,

bus boy, social Security #578-60-0661.

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He listed his previous employment as Paul Young's Restaurant on

Connecticut Avenue, Washington, D.C., from 1959 to 1960, as a

bus boy.

The firm auditor, Mr. Herbert C. Frith, confided that ne

recalled the subject as a very intelligent young man who was

versed in French and Spanish and had taken languages in school in

the United States. On October 28, 1962, the subject, whose

services were entirely satisfactory, ndicated he was resigning

and requested his final pay check.

While waiting for his check

the Cuban cause in the United States.

He stated further that he

planned to move to New York City to join the Cuban

• "Army."

Mr. Frith recalled that subject was definitely pro-Castro and,

from his conversations, appeared to be a believer in the Communist

"line."

SURVEILLANCE:

On November 24, 1962, 1-15-5 furnished this Service with

photographic slides of subject and members of his family. SAIC

Bouck, PRS, prepared photographs from these slides which have been

disseminated to the New York and Miami offices and personnel

involved in surveillance on this ase.

Surveillance on the subject was commenced on November 24,

1962, and is continuing.

On November 29, 1962, Special Agents Alfreu Wong and Paul A.

Scanion of New York reported to the washington Field Office for

special assignment involving surveillance of

subject.

With the cooperation of No. 3 Police Precinct, Washington, D.C.,

Detective Thomas Riley was assigned to reporting special agent for

the purpose of obtaining a suitable location from which to maintain

surveillance.

A preliminary survey of the area surrounding the

subject's apartment disclosed that the conditions were very poor

for maintaining surveillance with an automobile.

Consequently,

the owner of the building at 1740 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.,

furnished the keys to this empty building for whatever

Metropolitan Police might deem appropriate in their investigations

of burglaries in the neighborhood.

Also, on November 28, 1962, Apartment rio. 217, Granite State

Apartments, was engaged for one month in the name of James Williams.

The manager of this apartment was contacted by the police on a

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pretext that this apartment would be occupied by the police in

conducting surveillance in connection with investigations of

burglaries in the neighborhood.

The results of the surveillance to date have disclosed that

subject is employed at Gusti's Italian Villa, 5th and Morse Streets,

N.E., Washington, D.C.; that while he frequently visits his

father's apartment at 1638 R Street, N.W., he does not appear to

Megan does note preer to

have any male companions.

There follows a chronology of the surveillance maintained to

date:

11/24/62, 2:00 ₽••

A survey was made of the entire neighborhood and building.

Subject was observed in Apartment 203 and did not leave the apart-

ment during the day. Surveillance was discontinued at 11:00 P.M.

Descriptions:

The subject is described as white; male; 19; light

tan complexion; reddish-black kinky hair; 170 pounds;

5' 6"; very muscular build; speaks Spanish and French;

wears dark knee-length car coat and a gray herringbone

top coat, red plaid peak sport cap, and sport clothes.

He

has not been observed to wear glasses and does not

smoke.

His aunt, Yvonne Jones, described as white; female;

55 to 60: years; 5 ft. tall; 120 pounds; heavy build;

wears conical-shaped beige hat, black cloth coat-double

breasted, hip length, with black squares and an orange

border.

Subiect's. mother g

Edith Rodriguez Jones, described

as white female; 45; 5' 6; 140 pounds; large boned;

black hair in a bob: thick full mouth; wears dark. 11p-

stick, a dark full-length coat, green conical-shaped hat;

well dressed.

11/25/62

Commenced 7:00 A.M.

Nothing of an unusual nature was

observed in the subject's apartment until 9:30 P.M. when a number

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guests were observed arriving to attend what appeared to be a

birthday party. One couple left at approximately 10:00 P.M. and

was observed by SA Ned Hall entering 1638 R Street, N.W.g

Discontinued at 11:00 P.M.

11/26/62

SAIC Geiglein arranged with Deputy Chief Scott, Metropolitan

Police Department, for assistance in maintaining surveillance.

As per agreement, one plainclothes man would work with one Special

Agent of this Service during the hours from approximately. 1:00 A.M.

to 11:00 P.M. This arrangement continued until December 3, 1962.

At 11:00 A.Moy the subject, his aunt, vonne Jones, and his

mother, Edith Rodriguez Jones, were observed leaving the apartment.

They proceeded northeast on New Hampshire Avenue to 16th Street,

N.W., where they boarded a downtown bus.

SA Hall observed the

subject returning to the apartment at 4:30 P.M. that date.

The purpose of subject's trip downtown was to prepare neces-

sary papers for Immigration & Naturalization:

While subject and

his aunt were visiting the headquarters of Immigration & Naturali-

zation, they were observed by sA kyanko who was in that office

to review records of subject and his family.

At 9:15 P.M., the subject was observed leaving his apartment

and was followed on foot to 1638 R Street, N.l., where he entered

his father's apartment on the 3rd floor.

Subject left this building

at 11:05 P.M., carrying a magazine, and proceeded directly on foot

to his own

apartment.

Discontinued 11:20 P.M.

11/27/62

At 10:08 A.M., the subject was observed departing his apart-

ment and proceeding southeast on New lampshire Avenue, east on

P. Street, to an address believed to be 1714 R. Street,

Nola, where

he disappeared

SA Hall regained contact with subject at 1:30 P.M.

when he was observed returning to his apartment. No further

activity relating to the subject was observed.

Discontinued 11:20 P.M.

At 11:05 A.M., SA Taylor and Detective Riley observed the

subject's father

leaving his apartment at 1638 R Street, M.

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Description:

Antonio Rodriguez Echazabal is described as white;

male; Cuban; 5-9; 185; heavy build; black bushy mustache;

wears horn-rimmed glasses; wearing a off-brown olive top

coat; graying, receding hair.

He was observed leaving his apartment, proceeding east on

R Street to the Chastleton Hotel where he purchased a paper and

returned to the front of his apartment.

a 1962 steel-gray, Buick LeSabre sedan, bearing New York License

Plate 6 Q 5419. After parking the car, the group accompanied the

elder Rodriguez to his apartment. This group consisted of four

negro males, well dressed.

The license number of this car was checked with the New York

state Police and is registered in the namiew borothy Powell,

11 - 23 PLadome Avenue, Queens Village,.

1-15-5 was apprised of this meeting and furnished the follow-

ing information:

Present at the meeting were: Ramiro Loyf, resident of the

District of Columbia, Cuban exile; Marcel Fonbrun, exile from

Haiti, residing in Long Island, N.Y.; Gaston Jumelle, exile from

Haiti, residing in New

York (this person was called by the subject's

father on October

5 and October 25, 1962); Louis dejoie, Haitian

exile who resides in New York.

The purpose of this meeting was an attempt on the part of

the Haitian exiles to obtain support of the Cuban anti-Castro

group for laitian movement designed to overthrow the rule of

President Duvallier of Haiti.

The leader of this movement is Paul

E. Magloire, a former President of Haiti.

11/28/62

At 10:55 A.M., the subject was observed departing his apart-

ment, proceeding northeast on New Hampshire Avenue, and hailing

a Yellow Cab (not otherwise identified).

At 11:48 A.M., the mother and aunt were observed leaving the

apartment and entering 1638R Street, N.l.

At 3:50 P.ll., Yvonne Jones appeared on foot at 1731 New

Hampshire Avenue, N.W., carrying groceries.

At 4:35 P.M.,

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subject's mother was observed entering 1731 New Hampshire Avenue.

At 9:45 P.M.,. subject returned to his apartment.

Discontinued at 11:30 P.M.

11/29/62

Subject was not observed leaving the apartment; however, he

was observed returning at 3:10 P.M., Subject and mother departed

the

apartment at 3:40 P.M.

Subject was dressed in what appeared

to be a waiter's uniform - black bow tie; white shirt; black pants;

highly shined shoes. Subject and mother entered 2039 New Hampshire

Avenue, Novo, and about 10 minutes later departed, the mother

returning to the apartment, and the subject hailed a Diamond cab,

No. 298, at the 2000 block of 16th Street, N.W..

As the cab pulled

out from the curb, it was struck by a panel truck, and subject

departed from the

cab and hailed

a Yellow Cab, No. 363, which

proceeded west on U Street

Inquiry of the Yellow Cab Company disclosed that subject was

let out of the cab in front of 1150 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.

At 7:45 P.M., the subject's mother departed the apartment

and proceeded to 1614

•- 17th Street, N.W.,

entering that building

and visiting a woman in Apartment 406.

This apartment is listed

for a Florentino Rodriguez. At 9:10 P.M., the

mother returned to

apartment.

At 11:00 P.M., surveillance was discontinued.

11/30/62

The Washington Detail agents were relived by Special Agents,

wong.

and Scanlon from New York.

At 10:25 P.M., the subject departed the apartment, boarded

a bus at 16th and U Streets, N.l., and was observed entering

Gusti's Italian Villa, Sth and Morse Streets, N.E. Discreet inquiry

disclosed that the subject was working at this establishment as a

waiter.

At 2:50 P.M., the subject was followed back to his apartment.

At 3:15 P.M., the subject, his mother, and his aunt departed the

apartment and walked one block to 1731 Riggs Place, W.N•

An

Intormant later advised that the person subjects visited at this

address was probably a lirs. Baum.

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At about 3:35 P.M., the subject left alone and walked toward

New Hampshire Avenue, and shortly thereafter returned to 1731 Riggs

Place.

Ten minutes later he again left this apartment with a

woman believed to be his mother. They went to 1638 R Street, N.W.

At 4:00 P.M., what is believed to be the mother and the aunt

departed this address

and were not followed. About 25 minutes

later the subject departed and surveillance was discontinued at

about 17th and Q Streets.

It was later determined that he was

employed as a waiter at Gusti's Italian Villa that evening.

12/1/62

At approximately 5:30 P.M., the subject departed his residence

with a woman who was either the

aunt or the mother.

They walked

to.R and 17th Streets, N.l., at which point the subject took a

taxicab alone and was

followed to Gusti's Italian Villa and was

observed entering the premises.

It was later learned that he

worked as a waiter at that restaurant until 2:00 A.M. the following

day.

12/2/62

No activity was observed involving the subject.

(d).: CONCLUSION:

This investigation is being continued in washington, D.C., in

an effort to clearly establish whether Antonio Rodriguez Jones 'was

the intended recipient of this letter and whether or not a plot is

in effect to assassinate the President of the United States.

Every

effort will be made to determine the full circumstances surrounding

the preparation of this letter.

Liaison is continuing with 1-15-5

and 1-15-9, also with 1-15-46, in an effort to obtain additional

information pertinent to this investigation.

Two copies of this report are being forwarded to Miami and

New. York.

SAIC Geiglein confirmed telephone calls with those

offices in memoranda dated November 28g 1962.

It was requested

that they initiate inquiry through reliable informants, by indirect

or discreet means to learn something of the rebutation of the

subject or his father, and photographs were furnished. Additional

photographs

are being forwarded to these offices of (1) Jose Moleon

Carrera, and (2) Quinton Pino Machado.

If it is learned that an

informant knows the subject, the photographs of Machado and Carrera

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should be shown in an effort to determine whether or not these

two individuals have been seen with the subject, or whether or

not they can be tied in in any way with the activities of the

subject.

Two copies of this report are being forwarded to Baltimore,

with photographs of the subject, his father, Jose Moleon Carrera,

and Quinton Pino Machado, requesting that inquiry be initiated

through reliable informants in an effort to learn whether or not

the subject has any connection with the Office of the Consulate

General of Venezuela. It is noted that on October 17 and

November 2, 1962, calls were made from subject's phone, Columbia

5-1965, to that office. If it can be learned

• that the

subject

is known by informants, effort should be made to determine

whether or not there is any tie between the subject and Machado

and Carrera.

A Lookout for subject remains in effect with the White House

Police:

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Form No. 1598 (Revised)

MIMOANDUM REPORT

07-1-5096

Washington

ORIGIN

Field Office

TYPE OF CASE

OFFICE

STATUS

New York, New York

Protectiva Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Continued

PERIOD COVERED

Hew York

New York

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

oranber 27, 1962

DETAILS

special Agent i. M. Thompson

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

SECRET

DaR.

TITLE OR CAPTION

FILE NO. COO2-3

Plot to Assassinate the President

Person Identified:

Name

Antonio Rodriguez y

1638 R Street, N. W

Washington, D. C.

SINOPSIS .

Telephone numbers checked out as reported

below.

(A) INTRODUCTION:

Reference is made to telephone call of November 27, 1952 from SAIC

Geiglein, Washington, requesting infomation on telephone number Monument

2-2908 and Trafalgar 7-0700 in New York City, and OL 9-8791 in Hoboken,:

stated that these numbers have been called from a

(5) GENERAL INQUIRIES:

onument 2-2900 cnecks out to faston Jumelle, 300 Riverside Drive

Apartment 12-0; has had this phone since 1961.

Trafalgar 7-0700 i

listed to the Chalfonte Hotel, 200 West 70th. Street.

LOGGED AND

The Hoboken number, according to SAIC Wood, Newark, checks out to

= 532--

SHOULD

Join regalade, 129 Hudson Street, Hoboken, New Jersey; single; employed

by Powars dir Conditioning Corp., 35-04 Creacent Street, Long Island City e 55

CONTROL CLERK.

Phone installed March 1961.

Occupation listed as refrigerator

mechanic. His deposit of $30 was refunded by Telephone Company; credit good.",

THE

There was no information available about the above named persons at local

credit agencies.

NO

DES

Bureau of Special Services, Police Department, advised that a Dre

DOC

üaston Ducasse Jumelle was mentioned in the New York Times, March 9, 1959,

as one of six persons to whom/basssarts had been issued to come from Haiti.

Dr. Jumelle was described as a brother of a former Presidential candidate

THIS

ASSIGNED

TO

PRIOR

RETURNED TO

DISTRIBUTION

Chief

New York

Newark

WFO

COPIES

REPORT MADE BY

Orig.

DATE

12/4/62

1 cc.

SPECIAL AGENT

1 cc.

2

APPROVED

CC*

Literatien

SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE

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12/4/62

1561-4-17

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in Haiti.

The Immigration and Naturalization Service also has a file on

Jumelle with the address 324 West 34th. Street, New York City as of March

10, 1961. Date of birth is given as June 5, 1912 in Hoboken, and he was

described as male, Negro, 5'7", brown eyes

and black hair.

SAIC Geiglein on November 28, 1962 referred to a late-model Buick,

bearing New York license 625419.

This checks out to Dorothy Powell, 271-

3 and 2, ee 9 Plote a useness address date of birth

No further inquiries will be made unless requester.

"Regist MCP.

10-6-6.1

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U. S. SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

RECEIPT FOR CLASSIFIED MATERIAL

Date Mailed:

12-5-62

From. Chief

TO & SAIC Bouck - PRS

Receipt of the material identified by the following Control Number is hereby

acknowledged:

Control No.

55-7-8-97

Date Received!

Signature

Title

(PLEASE DATE AND SIGN THIS RECEIPT AND RETURN IT TO SENDER)

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albuquerque, new mexico

12/8/62

Chief Fauly.

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White Suse called and stated that the C. V.A.

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

3010-104

UNITED STATES GOV. *NMENT

Memorandum

TO

Chief

FROM : 51 Fohort R. Furke Office 1-16

Co: 2-32,

Too. Secret Service

DATE: 12-^-62

682

Fill

fois

SUBJECT: Pereipt of Glar-ified Incument on 12-2-f2

1t 5:10 Pa:, or 12-3-02, 4le WC1 delivered a Secret document to the

writer at th secret demice office in the West Hing of the White loure.

The Duty Officer, WiCh, asked if the Situation Iron should le given a

cony. Afty detercining that SO Touck, FTS, van In Falm Springs and

that the Palm Errings Signal Roam was closed, the writer telephoned

the working shift at Alh ner ve, IStIC Stout was infomed of the general

nature of the doment.

Te instructed. the writer 10 tolephone S/. Charles

Taylor, Wro, and advice hin of the document. S1 Taper was contacted and

briefed. He instructer tle vriter to telephone inac Stout and to give

hin the fo lowing information.

1. T'he document indicatri a second co munication cortaining to the re

sutject currently under irve tigation.

The document indicuted co-conspirators, specificaly mentioning tlose

Located in Miani, Flu. Fosenic,

MY. and Vechington, D.C.

3. Tie subjest renains under surveillance in Washir ton, D.^.

lio The dreunent indicute? that the Fa!.J. war lolieved to le invertirating

the case

5o The Vioo

Parrisent ver centioned in the coomnication !u! not in

a threstening nunner.

f. It "ar unkroin if the commiention : as nuthentic. It ves possible

thet it wee rent to pronote confusion.

SA Toylor inctructed the vriier to have the MicA make four additional

copies of the document and to tell the Mich to mait for instructions

kofere proviling, the Situation Foon with a copy. SA Tarlor raid that,

he culd hundle all further colls ete. regering

the document. The miter

telophoned Aporir Stout and parred on the alove listed information. When

"heredith, Chiliter's Petnil, an' passed the

document and copies on to kin.

Rohit KBur

Spreinl Agent,

1-1

Approved:

Gerald A. Febn

Oncei 1 Agent In Clarge

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OPTIONIAL FORM NO. 10

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UNITED STATES GOV. NMENT

Memorandum

U. S. Secret Onrvies

TO : : . Chief'

Confidential

CC-2-32,082

DATE:

Docenber 10, 1962

FROM : SAIC - iani

SUBJECT:

Bernar lo loralis: Cuban Plot

This will confiry telephone call to Asale allor, vour office

(Assistant Chief Wildy and SAIC Bouck: not available) at which time

I requested that the Chiof's Office request in triting that in con-

noction viti the letter intercepted by 3-11-14 relativo to Bernardo

Lorales, Apartado 1624, Iami, Fla., deliverel to Radio Libertad

La Voz Anti-Connista de Aprica on Deceubor 7, 1952, the original

of which was sont io their lashington Heacquarters, that 3-11-14

autopt, through sources Inon to then in Cuba to iientify the sender

0? the letter Jose lionendez, Tirian and Pepo and that 3-11-14 attompt

to infiltrato this

roup for th: purpose of securin; intolligence

infon ation concerning the plot to kill the Chief Drecutive.

It was furiher requested thai the letter be nrocessei for code and

socrat into by 3-11-14 as I believ, soone is attenpting to set a

message to the authoritire - this may possibly bo Miria: or Pepe.

Further it was reqosted that, 3-11-14 atterpt to ilontify Bernardo

Torales at, Caracus, Toneziola through the Kario Libertal La Voz

Anbi-Comunisto de Aerican iho boar anti-Castro broaicasts for

nine hours lail,.

To have been assed of scoperation of the 3-11-14 hore and to nol,

Ino: if the are oin; to pursus this natter as requested here. They

no: state biry assiu: that this will be done by their lashin bon

Headquarbers.

It is my opinion that we should make this request in writing for

resori purposes if it las alroady not been dona.

It was further

requested that the co piquon lotter also be processal by experts.

This will confir: the roburn call fro. ASAIC Hillor that he had callo

CNIC Loucl: and that Louc: sail he had siver attention to these tattors

on a lashington lural. I trusi that this is not the saie lip sorvice

I a: gouting here fron: 3-11-14.

Join 1.

Tarshal

SAIC - liati

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Form NO. 1588 (Regised)

MIMORANDUM

RErOaT

(7-1-80)

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

SECRET

SS-1-15-271

ORIGIN

TYPE OF CASE

Field

OFFICE

Washington, D. C.

STATUS

TITLE OR CAPTION

FILE NO. CO-2-32, 682

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Pending

PERIOD COVERED

Cuban Plot to Assassinate

the President

Washington, D. C.

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

December 8, 1962

Antonio Rodriguez y Jones

Bernardo Morales

Special Agent Charles E. Taylor, Jr.

DETAILS

SYNOPSIS

A second letter in Spanish, postmarked Havana,

cuba, llovember 29, 1962, was addressed to

Bernardo Morales at Post Office Box 1624,

"well known anti-Communist" drop located in

Miani, Florida. The sender of this letter was

identified by 1-15-9 as Jose Menendez, apparently

of lavana, Cuba. Investigation being continued

on both letters to determine whether a plot

exists to assassinate the President..

The Miami

office is currently investigating the circum-

Stances

surrounding receipt of this

setter.

THIS DOCUMERFORO BEEN LOGGED AND

DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

FRIOR TO DIGITI

At 5:30 All. On December 8, 1962, SATUE Burke, assisted to

the First Fanily Detail, advised the reporting special agent of the

receipt of a IWX. communication from 1-15-9 concerning a plot to

assassinate the President:

Later that date, reporting agent picked up the communication

wnich. was addressed to the white House, attention U. S. Secret

Service.

This communication disclosed that on December 7, 1962, a letter

was turned over to a representative of 1-15-9, postmarked

lavana,

Cuba, November 29, 1962; sender, Jose Menendez, 5th Avenue 2611,

Reparto Miramar, Marianao.

The addressee of the letter was reported

as Bernarco Morales, Apartado 1624, Miami 1. This letter was

delivered on December 4, 1962, to Post Office Box 1624, Miami, Florida.

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box belongs to Radio Libertad La Voz Anti-Communista de

America.

_ Miami representatives of this organization are Olga

Duque de Heredia and Aida Mayo Coetara. Since Morales was unknown

to these women, they turned the letter over to a contact of 1-15-9.

SAIC Marshall, Miami, advised on December 8, 1962, that this

post office box was a well-known anti-Communist mail drop.

Infor-

mation concerning this

post office box has been disseminated through

out Latin America by the Voice of America.

The text of the letter, as translated by 1-15-9, is as

follows:

"HAVANA, 27 NOVENBER 1962.

"DEAR. BERNARDO. TODAY CAPLOS GAVE ME YOUR NEW P. O. BOX. THIS

INFO WAS GIVEN HIM BY YOUR FRIEND HIRIAN.

FOR DAYS I HAVE WANTED

TO VRITE TO YOU AS I HAVE TO VARIOUS OF OUR MUTUAL FRIENDS, GIVING

THE THE INSTRUCTIONS WHICH FOLLOW AND WHICH I AM SENDING YOU.

I HOPE THAT THEY WILL ARRIVE IN TIME.

NOW TO THE MATTER: I HAVE

ALREADY COMMUNICATED TO 'YOUR FRIENDS' OF MIAMI AND PASSAIC, AND

TO THOSE IN WASHINGTON, THE PRECISE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ATTEMPT

WHICH WE ARE PLANNING AGAINST KENNEDY IN WASHINGTON, OR IF THAT

SHOULD FAIL WHEN HE VISITS BRAZIL:

"IT IS NECESSARY TO MORTALLY STRIKE IMPERIALISH AT ITS VERY HEART.

IF WE ARE ABLE TO KILL PRESIDENT KENNEDY, IT WOULD BE A GREAT

SUCCESS, SUPER EXTRAORDIMARY, FOR FIDEL AND FOR THE COMMUNIST

LIBERATION MOVEMENT.

WE CUBANS ARE THE ONES WHO ARE MARCHING WITH

WORLD-WIDE COMMUNISM. WE ARE CONSOLIDATING A MARXIST-LENINIST

REGIME WITHIN 90 MILES FROM THE. U.S.

GET AN INTERVIEW WITH THEM

REPEAT GET AN INTERVIEW WITH THEM (SIC). WE HAVE TO RELY ON OUR

OWN FORCES. RUSSIA CAN NOT DO IT ALL. THERE IS ENOUGH ALREADY.

BELIEVE ME, IF WE ARE ABLE TO DO THIS WE WILL PARALIZE IMPERIALISM

COMPLETELY.

THEY WILL RESPECT FIDEL AND HIS GOVERNHENT MORE. THE

TACTICS TO FOLLOW IN THE FUTURE IS ONE OF CONSTANT AGITATION •

THROUGHOUT AMERICA IN ORDER TO FRIGHTEN OR TERRORIZE CAPITALISM.

"THE IDEA IS ERRONEOUS TIAT THERE HAS TO BE QUIET FOR THE TIME

BEING. NO MATTER IOW DIFFICULT THE SITUATION MAY BE, ONE MUST NEVER

BE AFRAID OF IMPERIALISH. DO YOU NOT SEE, THANKS TO THE SABOTAGE

IN VENEZUELA, DURING THE PASI MONTH, THAT

WE PARALIZED THE INVASION

OF CUBA DURING THE BLOCKADE? WE WILL ALSO COMPLETELY PARALIZE THE

FUTURE PLANS OF THE UNITED STATES IF WE ARE SUCCESSFUL IN KILLING

KENNEDY

CERTAINLY IN THE FACE OF SUCH AN ACT VICE PRESIDENT

LYNDON JOHNSON WILL NOT GET INVOLVED WITH US FOR A LONG TIME.

THIS END, GET IN CONTACT WITH 'YOUR FRIENDS'. SO THAT THEY WILL GIVE

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YOU THE INSTRUCTIONS WHICH THEY HAVE RECEIVED THROUGH THE APPRO-

PRIATE CHANNELS.

YOUR TACTIC SHOULD BE TO CONTINUE DEMONSTRATING

YOURSELF AS ANTI-COMNUNISI, MORE SPECIFICALLY ANTI-CASTRO, AS YOU

HAVE. UP TO NOW YOU HAVE PLAYED YOUR ROLE VERY WELL AND YOU HAVE

BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN COMPLETELY DECEIVING THE F.B.I. YOU ARE AN

ARTIST. BY THE WAY, ARE YOU ALREADY SPEAKING OVER THE RADIO

AGAINST FIDEL? HOW IT WILL MAKE ME LAUGH TO HEAR YOU. THE F.B.I.

CANNOT COPE WITH US. THEY ARE IMBECILES, CRETINS.

"I HAVE DECIDED TO SEND YOU THIS BY MAIL SINCE YOUR 'ANTI-COMMUNIST'

ADDRESS CERTAINLY WILL NOT BE 'CONTROLLED' BY THE F.B.I. FURTHER-

MORE I DO NOT WISH TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OTHER MEANS THE SPECIFIC

AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS OF THE PLAN WILL BE SENT BY MEANS KNOWN

TO YOU. ANSWER BY THE SAME MEANS.

HOW THE PLANS ARE PROGRESSING. I SALUTE YOU. SIGNED 'PEPE'

P.S. HOW IS YOUR WIFE?

GREET HER AND YOUR BROTHER WARMLY.

LETTER."

Later, on December 8, 1962, a second TWX was received from

1-15-9 reflecting the results of a file check. 1-15-9 furnished

information that Bernardo Adalberto liorales-Rivero may possibly be

identical with bernardo liorales, the aduressee of the letter

referred to above.

1-15-9 advised Bernardo Adalberto Morales-Rivero born 24

February, 1928, at. Sagua La Grande, Cuba; last cuban residence,

108 Avenue Gomez, Agua La Grande; U. S. Residence, ? licAllister

Arcade, Miami, Florida; entered Miami, 5 May 1962 via Panam Flight

2422; occupation metalsmith; entered U.S. with so called fraudulent

visa; Cuban Passport Number

36863, issued

28 July 1960, valid until

28 July 1965; married; claimed political reasons

for flight from

Cuba; U. S. Immigration and Maturalization Service Number A 12 903

Contact with 1-15-9 disclosed that the original letter is

being forwarded to Washington, D.C., and that this Service will be

advised upon receipt.

On December 7, 1962, SAIC Marshall, Miami, advised SAIC

Geiglein, Washington, that 1-15-9

was in receipt of a letter

relating

to a plot to assassinate the President; that the sender

of the letter was identified as Jose Menendez and that the letter

was addressed to Bernardo Morales. SAIC Marshall requested that

a copy of the first letter be prepared and forwarded to Miami to

further the investigation which was currently underway as there

possibility of an association between the two letters, both

of which were signed "Pepe."

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SAIC Geiglein called SA E. C. Lawrence, on duty at PRS, and

arranged for a copy of letter #1 to be forwarded to SAIC Marshall.

On receipt of information on the existence of a second

letter, it was suggested that SA Robert Burke, on duty at the

White House, call the Presidential Detail and

advise of the con-

tents of the letter.

During the course of the investigation of this letter, as

wet as the first letter, close liaison was maintained with the

Chief's Office and any significant developments were immediately

transmitted as they occurred.

On December 8, SAIC Marshall again telephoned SAIC Geiglein

to advise of the translation of this letter as received from

Informant 1-15-9.

On the evening of December 8, 1962, SAIC Marshall was advised

by telephone by reporting agent of the possible association of

the addressee of the second letter, Bernardo Morales, with one

bernardo Adalberto Morales-Rivero by 1-15-9.

On December 8 and 9, 1962, liaison was maintained with

1-15-5,

_1-15-9, and 1-15-17.

1-15-17 advised that in all

probability the address of

the second letter was authentic.

The files of the Protective Research Section were checked

for a possible association with the names of the sender and

addressee of this second letter.

Tentative association has

been

nade with the name of the sender, Jose Menendez, Nationalist farty

of Puerto Rico, File C0-2-2271.

Rs Is continuing their checks.

Informant 1-15-48 has advised that Antonio Rodriguez Jones

is presently seeking employment as an Assistant Attache of the

Press with the Moroccan Enbassy; that he has contacted an indi-

vidual identified as Claude Desulme who resides at a rooming house

operated by Alice Grob, 1703 l Street, M.", Telephone CO 5-1877.

Mr. Desume 1s known to speak in Haitian French.

December 6, 1962, the subject was contacted by one Rudolfo,

requesting a meeting, and

2270 liew. Fampshire Avenue, M."i. la fictitious address).

December 7, 1962, Rudolfo again contacted the subject and indicated

that the address

furnished him for the meeting was incorrect.

is apparent that the subject is trying

to purposely evade Rudolfo.

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Form No. 1688 (Revised)

MEMURANDUM RIPORT

(7-1-50)

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

Washington FO,

ORIGIN 12-11-62, CET

TYPE OF CASE

OFFICE

STATUS

Tampa, Florida

FILE NO.

C0 2-32,682

TITLE OR CAPTION

Protective Research•

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Pending®

PERIOD COVERED

Cuban Plot to Assassinate the

Presidente

Tampa, Florida

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

Dec. 11, 1962

SA Amold K. Peppers

DETAILS

SINOPSIS

Various specimens of H/W of Jose Menendez J Ramos

attached to this report.

Collaterals to Miani for review of subject's filo

with Imigration and Naturalization, for possible

H/W; also, to Baltimore for check of the Social

Security Administration, subject's SS No.:

265038830%

DETAILS CF INVESTIGATION

This report will confirm LD telephone call received today from SA Taylor,

Washington FO, wherein he advised that two letters had been received as originating

with one Jose Menendez, 5th Ave., 2611 Reparto, Miramar, Marianao, detalling a

as possible, of Mendndez, who lived and worked in Tampa, Florida, prior to

Jose Menendez, aka Jose Menendez y Ramos, described as Cuban mle, DOB NOV. 119

1921, at Havanna, Cuba; 36; 150; brown eyes; black hair; resided 1211* 17th Aves

lampa, Florida, employed as baker for the Union Bakery, 1506 - 9th Ave., Tampa,

Florida, wife Carrie®

Subject sald to be an officer in the Fair Play for Cuba

Committee, a pro Comunist group, and now occupying a position in the Cuban

government e

Investigation at Tampa did not dis close any informtion that would be of interest

In this investigati on as to the apparent pro Comunist leanings of the subject.

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December 11, 1962

However, H/w as follows was secured from varlous sources:

(1) Family reference sheet ebtained from Mr. M. S, Zoumberos, Manager, Associates

Discount Co., 401 Jackson Sto, Tampa, Fla.

Mr. Zoumberos can attest to the

signatures of Jose Merendez and his wife, Carrier, on the back of this form as

a de in his presence; further, that he usually requires one of the applicant's to

complete the fanily history, which may have been done by Mrs. Menendez®

This

form also fumishes relatives of eache

(2) A signature of Jose Menendez as furnisted by Mr. Zoumberos, above.

(3) Retum address of Jose Menendez that was on a Xmas card directed to Mr.

Ernesto Fonseca, Secretary of the local Bakers, Union 361, Tampa, Florida.

(4) Three cancelled payroll checks issued to Jose Menendez by the La Union

Bakery, 1508 - 9th Ave., Tampe, Florida.

UNDEVELOPED LEADS

From the La Union Bakery, it was established that the subject's SS No. is:

265388307; further, that his parents are Rufino and Josefa Menendez, Faccido

# 5,. Regla, Habana, Cuba®

Two coples of this report to the Baltimore office

for contact with the Social Security Administration, and obtaining of copy of

subject's application for the Washington FO for handwriting specimens.

Inquiry also disclosed that Jose Menendez y Ramos entered the United States

at Miami, Florida, on US Visa No. 1317, Cuban passport No. 2603, on February 39

1940•

His Irmigration and Naturalization Do. 1s: A 6190210..

Two copies of

this report to the Miami office for check with that agency as to any applications,

reports, etce, that may reflect in his file for use of the Washington FO as to

subject's handwriting

Mre Ernesto Fonseca, Bakers Local Union 361, Tampa, advised that the subject's

membership application is on file with the American Bakery and Confectionery Workers "

International Union, AFI-CIO, 1120 Connecticut Ave., NoWe, Washington 6, DoCe;

further, that the Health & Welfare Fund, of this union and same address, may

have any application filed by subject for such benefits.

To properly identify

subject, his Book No. 1s: 54979.

_ Subject case pending Tampa re any additional investigative request.

ATTACHMENTS

Washington F0: H/W obtained of subjecte

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JAM: RA

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

5017-106

UNITED STATES

GOiERNMENT

Memorandum

U. S. Secret Service

TO .

Chief

DATE:

C0-2-32,682

December 12, 1962

FROM : SAIC - Miani

SUBJECT: Bernarco Morales - Cuban Plot

This will confim. ny vorbal advisement to Assistant Chief Hildy that

no have isolated the above named person who is presently working at

the Oceola Sugar Refinery at Canal Point, Palm Beach County, Fla.

He is unknoun to the FBI and CIA but ve have developed a confidential

inforant who knew him in Cuba and who has kept in contact ith him

since his arrival in this country.

The informant attests to korales'

50od character and that he is an anti-Conmunist.

The informant will keep in contact with him ith a view of joining

any roup ith which llorales may be associated and immediately in

foring this offico of any intelligence with respoct to the threat

against the Chief brecutive.

In this connection ve must be prepared to spend some money to pay our

¡infomant to o feel can he trustra for a inission of this marnitudo.

I cannot, too strongly urge that you cause the CIA to hake every effort

to irontif, and if at all nossible intervier: Jose lenendez', Hirian; Carlos

an:! Pepe in line :ith :: 0/: dated December tonth, 1962.

A memorandun report :ill follo: and informant nunbers assigned.

CC: TID

PRS

John

A. Marshall

SAIC - Miani

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Dec. 13, 1962

Mr. J. Edgar Hoover

Director

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Department of Justice.

Washington 25, D. C.

Dear Mr. Hoover:

Re: Alleged Cuban Plot to Assassinate the Prenident:

The alleged plot to assassinate the President was originally

d overed in digitten in erone a rese addressed o

Vashington, D. C. This letter has been examined in your

laboratories.

We are now in possession f a second letter which appeara

to have emanated from the same source in Cuba and contains

similar security information.

The second letter is attached,

and it is requested that your laboratory examine and compare

the handwriting for possible ass., ciation with the first letter.

In addition, it is desired that both letters be examined and

evaluated for any possible secret writing or coded message

which would not be apparent in a casual reading of the documents.

Another government agency from which the second letter was

received has requested that any damage or mutilation of the

letter necessary for these examinations be kept to a minimum as

they would like to have the letter returned. Accordingly will you

please return the -riginal second letter to us after examination and

comparisons have been made.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Yours sincerely.

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Form NO. 15A8 (Revised)

MIMOBANDUM REPORT

(7-1-50)

1-1-10

SECRET

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

ORIGIN Wash. 11-30-62 CET

TYPE OF CASE

OFFICE Baltimore, Maryland

STATUS

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Pending

PERIOD COVERED

127-62

Baltimore, Maryland

12-10-62

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

J. H. Hanly, Special Agent in Charge

W. R. Holmes, Special Agent

DETAILS

SECRET

s0k.

FILE NO. CO-2-32, 682

TITLE OR CAPTION

Cuban Plot to Assassinate the

President

Antonio Rodriguez y Jones

SYNOPSIS

Preliminary Investigation in Baltimore District establishes

no association of the suspect with the Venezuelian Consulate.

New Venezuelian Consulate recently appointed. Attempts to

develop confidential source in the consulate have been dig

continued per the advice of the kashington Field Office until

further information is received. Files of another egency in

Baltimore merely indicates that subject Jones was suspected

of being an Intelligence officeland he had no connection with

the abduction plot referred to in the report of 11-30-62.

(A) INTRODUCTION:

Reference 1s made to M/R of SA Charles E. Taylor, Washington, dated 11-30-62

which requested that the Baltimore office determine any connection of the subject

with the Venezuelian

and Quintin Pino and Jose Moleon.

(b) GENERAL INQUIRIES:

ASSIGNED NO. SS-ID- F 3320.0-

PRIOR TO DESTRUCTION IT SHOULD BE

Inquiry of another agency In Baltimore Balate That'En loyal EP T961

there was an alleged abduction of Felipe Martinez y Rivera by officials of the

Cuban Embassy. The only association of the subject to the investigation was that

a person questioned during the course of the investigation,

Mrs. Martinez nee

Diana Iuiz Berrios, who is employed by the Pan American World Health Organization,

Washington, D. Co, stated that she suspected that the subject Antonio Rodriquez y

Jones was a Cuban Intelligence Agent because she had once been to the Cuban Embassy

and saw him on guard outside the door of a secret conference and also because the

mother of the subject who is employed at the Fan American World Health Organization

questioned her, Diana, very pointedly about her relationship with Martinez after

the alleged abduction.

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Mr. Charles Conner, Secretary of the Consulate Association, Baltimore,

33 S. Gay Street, was asked general questions about the Venezuelian Consulate

and specifically, a person he could recommend as a source of information for

a confidential matter. Mie Conner recommended the former consul Generag

Cesar A. Rojas, home address 522 Orkney Road, Baltimore.

Mr. Conner states

that Rojas had been recently replaced in the last two months and furtber,

that he found him to be extremely reliable although he could not indicate

what the political views of Rojas might be.

Mr. John Kreul, Vice President of Stockard Shipping Corporation, 239 E.

Baltimore, Interviewed 12-10-62 stated that he has been personally

acquainted with Rojas for approximately the last four years in Baltimore both

In business and socially and that in his opinion Rojas holds views which are

compatible with the political objectives of this Country.

He further advised

that before coming to Baltimore Mr. Rojas was employed with the American

Translation Bureau, W4 Whitehall St., New Jork, N. I. and prior to his

becoming Consulate General he was an American Citizen.

Mr. Kreul also recommended as a possible source of information Mr. Oscar

DaMoya who was employed by the Grace Lines Shipping Co, and the Cottman Co.

in Baltimore. Mr.. Kreul states that DeMoya deals with all of the consulates for

the Spanish American Countries and has a wide social acquaintance with the

Spanish speaking people in Baltimore.

He states that DeMoya is a citizen

of the Dominican Republic and is a political refugee having been a follower of

Trujillo.

The present Consulate General is a MI. Luis Morin and the Vice Consulate

is Mr. Ralph Moreau.

The Consul is located in Room 801 Keyser Building,

Redwood and Calvert Streets, Baltimore.

A Mr. Willian Delvale, home address

345 E. 28th Street, is employed as a clerk at

the Venezuelian Consulate.

He is also the Consulate for Cuatemala and 1s a citizen of Guatemala®

(d) CONCLUSION:

No further inquiry was made in Baltimore to develop the connection of

the subject with the Venezuelian Consulate®

A telephone request was made of

SAIC Geiglein, Washington, on 12-10-62 requesting that an agency check be

made of the former Consulate General Rojas. At this time SAIC Geiglein indicated

that it might be well to hold further inquiry in this District pending receipt

of further information. The investigation in this District is being withheld

pending further developments®

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MEMORANDUY REPORT

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UNITED STATES

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FILE NO. C02-32, 682

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Protective Resealch

Closed - New York

PLOT TO ASSASSINATE THE

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

PERIOD COVERED

PRESIDENT

New York

12/7 and 12/10/62

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

SA We Ko Deckard and SA Horace Jo Gibbs

DETAILS

Person Identified:

Nane

: Antonio Rodriguez

y Jones

1638 R Street

Washington, Do C.

SYNOPSIS •

Ernesto Aragon y Godoy' interviewed at New York

City on December 10, 1962. He states that he

knows Antonio Rodriguez y Jones and his father

Antonio Rodriguez y Eschazabal, and that he last

saw them approxima-tely one month prior to date

in the Annapolis Hotel, Washington, Do C. He

expressed a desire to cooperate with this Service

and furnished a Washington, De Ce, address and

telephone number where he could be further

interviewed.

(A) INTRODUCTION:

Reference is made to long distance

telephone call of December 7, 1962, frOM

SAIC Geiglein, Washington Field Office, to ASAIC Jukes, New York, requesting

interview of Ernesto Aragon y Godoy, relative to soliciting his assistance

In this investigation

THIS DOCUMENT H'S BEEN LOGGED AND

ASSIGNED ND. ES-ID- F-530

(B) GENERAL INQUIRIES:

PRIOR TO DESTRUCTICH IT SHGULD BE

RETURNED TO THE CONTROL CLERK.

On December 7, Mis. Ernesto Aragon y Godoy informed the reporting agent

that her husband,

Ernesto Aragon y Godoy, departed New York City via

plane on the morning of December 7, 1962, and was not expected to return

to New York City until possibly the night of December 9th or l9the She

was unable to furnish any information as to how her husband could be

contacted at bis destination in Chicago.

This information was conveyed to

SAIC Geiglein, WFO, by telephone on December 7th. He directed that the

interview of Godoy

• be held upon his return fiom Chicago.

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(C) PERSONAL INTERVIEW

On December 10, 1962, Ernesto Aragon y Godoy was interviewed in his

office at 30 East 42 Street, Room 1024, New York City. He stated that

he expected to depart New York within the hour for Washington, D. C.

The reason for the interview was brought to his attention. He expressed

a willingness to assist this Service to the fullest extent. He stated

that approximately one month prior to this date, while he was accompanied

met Antonio

on the street in Washington, D. C.

The day following this accidental meeting, Eschazabal came to the

Annapolis Hotel where he, Godoy, was staying and offered his services

in behalf of the anti-Castro movement. He stated that he has a file

in his Washington, D. C. office on Antonio Rodriguez y Jones, relative

to the filing for a visa for this individual. Mi. Godoy stated that

during week days he is in Washington, D. Co, and weekends he is in

New York City He stated that he maintains a combination office and

apartment at the La Salle Hotel, 1028 Connecticut Ave., N.We, Washington,

Do Cog

telephone 296-3324 and 2965550. Due to his departure for

washington, D. Ca, the interview was terminated with his assurance

that he would

one available vi y

available for further interview at Washington and

would cooperate with this Service to the fullest extent.

(I) DISPOSITION

On December 10, 1962, SAkHarry Geiglein, Washington Field Office, was

advised by telephone

that Ernesto Aragon y Godoy expected to be in his

apartment at Washington, D. Co, at approxinately 4:30 Po'M., this date,

and would be available for further interview.

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Mr. J. Edgar lioover

Director

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Department of Justice

Washingtin 25, D. C.

Dear Mr. Hoover:

Re: Alleged Cuban Plot to Assassinate the Premident

The alleged plot to assassinate the President was originally

discovered in a letter written in Habana, Cuba, and addressed

to a Mr. Antonio Rodrigues at an erroneous addrege in

Washington, D. C. This letter has been examined in your

laboratories.

We are now in possession if a second letter which appeara

to have emanated from the same source in Cuba and contains

similar security information. The second letter is atlached,

and it is requested that your laboratory examine and compare

the handwriting for possible ass. ciation with the first letter.

In addition, it is desired that both letters be examined and

evaluated for any possible secret writing or coded message

which would not be apparent in a casual reading of the documents.

Another government agency from which the second letter was

received has requested that any damage or mutilation of the

letter necessary for these examinations be kept to a minimuni as

they would like to have the letter returned. Accordingly will you

please return the riginal second letter to us after examination and

comparisons have been made.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

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James J. Rowley

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ALEMORANDOM REPORT

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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

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CONFIDENTIAL

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TYPE OF CASE

OFFICE

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Miami, Florida

FILE NO. CO-2-32,682

TITLE OR CAPTION

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Continued

PERIOD COVERED

Cuban Plot to Assassinate

the President.

Dade County, Plorida

INVESTIGATION MADE SY

12-7/12-62

Bernardo Morales

SA'a Robert J. Jandson

SAIC John A. Marshall: &

Ernest 1. Aragon

DETAILS

SYNOPSIS

A,lotter written in Spanisa, postuarxed at Havana, baba

November 29, 1962, sent by Jose Mendenez, 5th Avenue.

No. 2611, Reparto Miraner, Marianao, Havans, Caba,

addressed to Bernardo Morales, Apartado 1624, Hiami,

Florida, was intercepted at Miani by 3-11-l4 on

December 7, 1962.

The letter reveals a plot to

assassinate the President of the United States.

Traces are being run on Bernardo: Morales and persong

of similar names as well as other names contained in

subject letter. Bernardo Adalberto Morales LIvero,

a remote possibility, Is being checked out further.

(A) INTRODUCTION:

On December 7, 1962, 3-11 14 telephoned Special Agent 1n Charge Joha A.

Marshall at his residence and Informed him of the receipt of a lotter, written

In Spanish, which they had intercepted and which revealed a plot to assassinate

the President of the United States.

3-21-14 stated the letter was postmarted at Havana, Cuba, November 29, 1962

and indicated 1t was sent by Jose Menendez,

¿ 5th Avenue 2611, Reparto Miramar,

Marianos, Havana, Cuba, addressed to Bernardo Morales,, Apartado (Box) 1624,

Mland 1, Florida.

he advised the letter was delivered to then by a source

on December 7, 1962.

They further advised that Box 1624 at Mlami, Florida,

19 listed to Radio Libertad La Voz Anti-Communista de America and the local

representatives for Radio Libertad are OLga Duque de Heredia and Aida Mayo

Caetera, both currently residing at 152 S.E. Third St., Apt. 37, Miami, Florida.

3-11-14 further advises Radio Libertad is a clandestine organization which

broadcasts from Caracas, Venezuela.

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They stated that Post Office Box 1624 at Miami, Florida, serves as a

letter drop for correspondents wishing to communicate with the radio station.

They advised that the original letter was being forwarded to the Chief's

Office and a copy of the original letter and a translation of the letter vere

made available to the Miami office.

The contents of the letter were thoroughly analyzed and discursed st

the Mani level with 3-11-l4 and the opinion has been expressed that the let

ter may be either provocative type letter or it may possibly contain a

message for United States authoritles. It appears that the text of the subject

letter 1s prominently explicit and specific with respect to the intent.

Source said they have run traces on Bernardo Morales and hate developed

one Bernardo Adalberto Morales Rivero

as the possible intended recipient of

this letter, although this is only a remote trace. Bernardo Adalberto

Morales-Rivera furnished as contacts in Miami one Octario Ledon, of 6083 W.

lóth ATe., Hialeah, Plorida, as well as Manolo Quiepo and Jorge Morales.

3-11-l4. further advised that their traces on Bernardo Morales and the

other nanes appearing on the subject letter are being contlaued. They have

requested that inquiry of Radio Llbertad to determine 1f a Bernardo Morales

1s woridng for the radio be initiated through their headquarters in Washington.

They report no traces on Olga Duque de Heredia.

3-11-I furnished a trace on one Aida Mayo which Indicates that as of

1960. her name appeared on a list of names carried in the personal effects

of the Cuban Ambassador to the U.N. She was reported to be a member of the

26th of July Movement In New Jork. She is also reported to be a Cuban agent

V in the U.S. who resided at 330 Haven Ave., New Tork City. Aida Mayo 19 said

to be a close friend of Fidel Castro and, although not an official of the

Cuban government, she sometimes acted on behalf of the Cuban government.

A trace on Radio Libertad Ia Toz Anti-Commnista de America, furnished

•clandestine radio In Venezuela and furnished Information relative to their

broadcasting schedules. It is reported that they had the means to re-broadeast

material to Latin countries, Including Colombia, Panama, Venezuela and Jamaica,

as well as Cuba.

The purpose of their call at the U.S. Embassy was to request

broadcast material but they did not otherwise ask for financial support.

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311-14 stated that they do not kaow at the Miami level whether they

are supporting Radio Ilbertad.

Special Agent In Charge John A. Marshall, Miami, telephondcally advised

Special Agent in Charge Geiglein of the Washington Field Office of the

interception of this letter in Miami and its contents and that the original

letter would be forwarded to the Chiel's Office for a technical check..

Special Agent in Charge Marshall further requested that the Washington Pleld

Office endeavor to determine through sources of 3-11-14 whether Bernardo

Morales'is an employee of. Radio Ilbertad In Caracas and further that they

attempt to determine the identity of Jose Menendez, the sender of this

On December 10, 1962, a photostatie copy of the letter addressed to

Antonio Rodriguez it Washington, D.C. was received by the Miami office and

comparison of the handprinting on that letter with the handprinting on the

letter addressed to Bernardo Morales In Miani, Florida, makea it appear

erident that both letters were penned by the same person.

A translation of the letter addressed to Bernardo Morales at Miami,

Florida, as furnished by 311-14 19 as follows:

"Havana, 27 Nov. 62. Dear Bernardo.

Today Carlos

gave me your new P.0. Box.: This info was given to

him by your friend Miriam. For days. I have wanted

to miate to you as I have to various of our mutual

friends, giving them the lstructions which follow

and which I am sending you. I hope that they will

arrive in time. Now to the Matter: I have already

communicated to 'your friends' of Miami and Passaic

and. to those In Washington the precise Instructions

for the attempt. which we are planning against Ken

nedy in Washington or 1f that should fall when he

vialts Braztl. It is necessary to mortally strike

imperialism at Its very heart. If we are able to

dil Fresident Kennedy, It would be a great success,

super extraordinary, for Fidel and for the Communist

Liberation Movement. We Cubans are the ones who are

marching with world-wide Communism. We are consoli-

dating a Marxist Leninist Regime within 90 miles

Iron the U.S.

Got an interview with them (Sic). We

have to rely on our own forces,

Russia can not do

it all.

There is enough already. Believe me, 1f

we are able to do this we will paralize imperialism

completely. They will respect Fidel and his Govern

ment more. The tactics to follow In the future 1s

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one of constant agitation throughout America in order

to Frighten or terrorize capitalism.

The Idea 1s

erroneous that there has to be quiet for the time be

Ing. No matter how diffloult the situation may be,

one must never be afraid of imperialism. Did you

not see, thanks to the sabotage In Venezuela, during

the past month, that we paralized the invasion of

Cuba during the blockade?

We will also completely

paralize the future plans of the United States 1f

we are suecessful in killing lennedy.

the face of such an act Vice President Lyndon Johnson

will not get Involved with us for a long time.

this end, get in contact with 'your friends! so that

they will give you the instructions which they have

received through the appropriate channels. Your

tactics should be to continue demonstrating yourself

as anti-Communist, more specifically anti-Castro, as

you have. Up to now you have played your role very

well and you have been successful in completely

deceiving the F.B.I. Iou are an artist. By the

way, are you already spealing over the radio against

Fidel? How it will make me laugh to hear you. The

F.B:I. cannot cope with us. They are embeciles,

Cretins. I have decided to send you this by mall

since your 'anti-Communist' address certainly will

not be 'controlled' by the F.B.I. Furthermore I do

not wish to take advantage of other means. The

specifie and detailed instructions of the plan will

be sent by means known to you. Answer by the same

means, Fidel is very andous to know how the plans

are progressing.

I salute you. Signed: 'Pepe' P.S.

How is your wife?

Greet her and your brother warnly."

(B) GENERAL, INQUIRIES:

On December 10, 1962, on the premise that the subject letter may have

been intended for a recipient in Post Office Box 1624 in Post Office branches

in the general Miami area, Post Office boxes 1624 in Coral Gables, Miant

Beach and North Miami Beach, Florida, were checked through the postal

Inspector's office, Post Office Box 1624 at Miami Beach 39, Florida, 1s

assigned to Arthur Baron, 1777 Collins Avenue, having been rented In Septem-

ber 1962. The Post. Office Box by the same number at Coral Gables 34, Florida,

is assigned to Florence Higgs, 277 Minorca, having been rented on February

23,1962.

The Post Office Box by the same number at North Miami Beach 61,

Florida, has not been in use stace 1958.

The Main Post Office at Miami, Florida, does not maintain a dead letter

file for mis addressed mail.

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On December 10, 1962, Special Agent Robert J. Janison, Miant, checked

the files of federal and

state investigative agencies in the Hiant ares

for Information relative to Bernardo Morales but he was not found of record.

On the same date Special Agent Jandson checked the records of the Immi

gration & Naturalization Service, Miami, and learned that they had a file

on one Bernardo Adalberto Morales- livero whose Irmigration & Naturalization

Service number 1s A12903942. Morales Rivero was born on February 24,1928

at Sagua, LaGrande, Las Villas, Cuba. He 18 Iive Jeet seven (5'7") in height,

IyU pounds in weight, bas brown eyes and brown hair, and wears a mustache.

Morales Rivero entered the United States on June 5, 1962, through Miami

International Airport under Caban passport No. 6863 and was admitted for un

indefinite period.

At the time Morales livero entered the United States

he was carrying a fraudulent B-2 visa whigh he declared was fraudulent. At

the time of his arrival in Miand he gave political reasons for defecting

from Cuba.

On September 5, 1962, Bernardo Adalberto Riverd subuitted a statement

to the Immigration & Naturalization Service, wherein he states in part that

ne 19 a citizen of cube and that he has never been arrested or deported from

the United States and that he has never belonged to any Commist organization.

The statement is signed "Bernardo Morales".

Morales Pivero Ista: memberg of his Immediate family as Bernardo Morales,

father, age 71; Micaela Rivero, mother, age 61; and Manuela de la Caridad

Elias Planellos, Wife, age 33.

He also lists contacts in the United States

as Octatio Lodon of 6083 W. 16th ATe., Hialeah, Florida, and Manuelo Quiepo

and Jorze Morales, both of Minni, Florida.

In September 1952 Morales-Rivero submitted & change of addresa to the

Immigration service indicating that he is currently residing at 135 Bacom

Point Road, Pahokee, Florida, and 1s currently working for the Oceola Sugar

M111 In Pahokee, Florida.

His Social Security number 18 265-74-5140,

secured under the name of Bernardo A. Morales.

Cuban underground and was recently brought to the United States for

attendance at s military training school in the United States. This source:

declared that he is one of the eleven original founders of Radio Is Vos

Anti-Communista de America.

This source rolated that out of the eleven

original founders, only three remain and he named them as Abel Tomato,

technician and operator; Humberto Lopez Perez, announcer; and Francisco

Nunez de Villayencio, treasurer.

• This source stated to his knowledge

there was no one by the name of Bernardo Morales working for the radio

station..

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On December 11, 1962, alter repeated efforts, Olga Duque de Heredia

and Aida Mayo were

also know as Olga Louisa de la Caridad' as Hell as Olga Daque de Lopes.

Olga Duque exhibited Cuban Refugee registration card No. 21343 which

Indicated she entered the United States at Miami, Florida, on October

7, 1901. She is currently residing at 152 S.E. Third St., Apt. 37g

Miami, Florida, and receives mail In care of Post Office Box 1624,

Miami 1, Florida. Olga Duque works for the Catholic Rellef Center at

Mlami®

Olga Duque stated that her busband, Humberto Lopez Perez, is one of

the original founders of Radio Llbertad and 13 currently the director.

She said that the radio station in Caracas is a clandestine operation

and that they request all mall for the radio be gent to a letter drop

In Miams where she receives the mall and later forwards 1t to her bu

band in Caracas.

She said that she rents Post Office Bor 1624 at Miami,

Florida, solely for the purpose of receiving correspondence for the

radio station. Olga Duque stated that she is not certain whether the

radio reaches Caba and emphasized that she does not receive any nail

from Cuba.

She said that the majority of the correspondence for the

radio emanates from Venezuela and sources In the United States.:

said that as representative of the radio In Miant she 1s authorized

to open all mall before it Is forwarded to Caracas.

Olga: Duque stated that the letter addressed to Bernardo Morales was

picked up at the mail drop on Sunday, December 2, 1962. She said that

she did not immediately open the letter because it had a Cuban return

address and that she initially intended to return 1t to the post office

since she did not know the addressee. Olga Duque said that on December

4, 1962, at her office located at 600 Biscayne Boulevard, she opened

the letter and after reading the contents she took the letter to a priest

at Gesu Catholic Church, who advised her to Innediately surrender the

letter to the proper authorities.

Olga Duque said that as she did not know how to get in touch with the

proper agencies, on December 6, 1962, she eventually contacted Cesar

Gajate, an Impeccable friend of long standing, who has been in Miami for

the past three months, and who she considers to be of good moral character,

an arowed counter revolutionary, and anti-Coumnist, In wham she confides

mole heartedly, and surrendered the letter to him, with the request that

be deliver the. letter to the proper authorities. (The letter was

delivered by Gajate to 3-11-14 on December 7, 1962 and a copy was

received by this Service on December 8, 1962.)

Olga Duque said that she is certain that Bernardo Morales 1s not

working for the radio station in Caracas. She said that she does not

know a Bernardo Morales as such nor the sender of the letter, Jose

tendenez.

She also said that Bernardo Adalberto-Morales-Rivero 18 un-

known to her, as well as any of the other names mentioned in the letter.

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Olga Duque said that she is of the opinion that the letter was intended

to Intimidate the operators of Radio Ilbertad and that the names and addresses

of the sender and the intended recipient are fictitious. She said that their

office in Caracas had been broken Into and a list containing the names of a11

persons associated with the radio had been stolen.

Interview of Aida Mayo"discloses that her full name is Aide Merecedes Mavò

Caetera, widow of Vidal Fernandez, deceased. She is of record with the Cuban

Refugee Center In Miani under Mle No. 18412. She entered the United States:

at Mani, Florida on March 5, 1961 as a Cuban refugee.

She exhibited a docu

ment which Indicates she 1s one of the founders of the Partido Revolutionario

Cubano Authentico (Authentic Cuban Revolutionary Party), an anti-Castro

organization. Aida Mayo said that although she is residing with Olga Dugue,

she 18 1n no way associated idth Radio Libertad.

Alda Mayo said that ghe is oftentimes mistaken for another Aida Mayo, who

Is a close associate and aide to Fidel Castro. (She evidently is referring to

the Aida Mayo knowa to 3-11-14).

A photograpo of Bernardo Adalberto Morales Rivero was exhibited to Olga:

Duque and Aida Mayo, and neither was able to identify him as a person known

to them or an employee of Radio Libertad.

On December 11, 1962, Octavio Ledon was Interviewed at 6083 W. I6th Ave.,

Hialeah, Florida.

His full name 19 Octavio Ledon Barsdania. He was born in

Cuba on January 19, 1922 and entered the United States at Miami, Florida, on

August 1, 1961. is Immigration & Naturalization number 18 412444404.

1s presently on Indefinite parole status in this country and 18 currently

working at the Talisman Sugar Company, at Tallman, Florida. •

Octario Ledon stated that he has been a source of Infornation to 3 1I-l.

He also states that while the American Embassy was still in Cuba he worked for

them on a confidential basis. ledon stated that he is currently compiling

Information relative to the terrain surrounding Sagua InGrande, Cube,:

rubich has been requested by the Pentagon". He states that he is presently

v a member of Movimiento Democrata Christiano (Christian Democratic Movement),

a clandestine organization within Cuba.

(It may be mentioned at this point

that 3-11-14 previously Informed the writer that Octavio Ledon is well known

to him as a source of reliable information and a dependable person).

Octavio Ledon stated that he has known Bernardo Adalberto Morales-Rivero

who works in the Oceola Sugar Mill at Pahokee, Florida, for over ten years.

has never been involved in politics. He says that Morales-Rivero was forced to

leave his employment as a metal-smith in Sagua LaGrande, Cuba, as the result

of pressures brought upon him to go work in the cane flelds.

He said that

Morales-Rivero subsequently renounced the Castro regime and fled to Havana

where he remained in hiding until he was able to secure & visa, at which time

he left for Mani, Florida.

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Lodon stated that Morales Rivero, to his knowledge, has never been

associated with any organizations and 1s an arowed anti-Communist. Ledon

stated that as long as he has known Morales Rivero he has never suspected

that Morales-Rivero was a Castro-lte or was sympathetic to the Coumnist

regime. Ledon stated that Morales Rivero 1s presently residing with his

family at Pahokee, Florida, and to bis knowledge, he receites all mall

addressed to him direct at his Pabokee, Florida, address.

Arrangements bare been made for Interview of Morales Rivero under pretest.

Reference is made to Memorandum Report dated November 30, 1962, submitted

by Special Agent C. E. Taylor, Jr., Washington Fleld Office.

On December 10, 1962, 3-11-21 was Interviewed relative to Antondo Rodrigues

I Jones and his father, Antonio Andres Rodriguez-Pchazabal. Photographs were

exhibited to them and the sources stated the subjects were unknown to then.

With reference to

Jose Moleon Carrera, 311-21 stated that Carrera 19 a

former engineering student from the University of Havana and was a member of

an organization known as "March 13". This source states that one of the

In the Castro goverrment and formerly a Cuban ambassador to Fussia, Source:

related that Coumander Moleon Carerra was appointed as a military attache to

party and his sympathy was pro-Nationalist; nevertheless, he created great

problems in the Inter-American Defense Council, defending the Castro Cou

nist regime. At present he is believed to be in Cuba.

With reference to Quentin Pino Machad, the source states that Machado was

a member of the 26th of July Movament. One of his brothers died in a terro

rist action in the city of Matanzas.

Pino Machado served a prison sentence

in Caba until December 31, 1958. while he was in prison he associated with

Armando Fart of the 20th of July Coumittee and he was indoctrinated into the

Conmunist Party. Machado was alternate ambassador to the United Nations and

although he never participated in debates, it is believed that Instead he was

the organizer of subversive movements in the United States.

Hachado Is said

to have worked during the fight against Batista In matters of sabotage.

In addition, with reference to a Colonel Hugo Trego, the source adrised

that Irego was a principal in the overthrow of the government of Perez

Jininez in Venezuela. Source states that Colonel Trego had great military

backing in Venezuela and although he was in accord with the Betancourt gover

ment, it was feared that he might instigate the overthrow of Betancourt. As

a result, Colonel Trego was siven a diplomatic assignment in Washington, D.C.

In order to get him out of Venezuela.

On December 10, 1962, 3-11-23 was interviewed relative to the subjects in

V. this case.

The source reports that Antonio Rodriguez y Jones and Bernardo

Morales are unionown to him..

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The source states that Antonio Andres Rodriguez Echazabel formerly was

a resident in Haiti who, after the overthrow of Batista's government, was

designated as ambassador to Haiti. It was reported that he had some.

diffIculty with the Faltian government and was subsequently sent to another

country in the Americas where he was subsequently declared persona non

grate.

He subsequently becane atbassador to Pakistan. His current where

abouts is unknown but 1t 18 belleved that he 19 in Hashingtos, D.C.

The source reports that Coumander Jose Moleon Carrera vas in

Washington representing Cuba in the Inter American Defense Council. The

source states that when Cuba was expelled from the organization Coumander

Holeon returned to Cuba and his current whereabouts 1s minow?.

With reference to Quentin Pino Machado the source states that

Machado had different diplomatle assignments in Latin America and st the

present time he is belleved to be representing Cuba in a country behind the

Iron Curtain, either in Fumanta or Bulgarla.

The source added that In a session of the Organization of American

States held on October 25, 1961, the alternate representative of Nicaragua

charged: Quentin Pino Machado, then Ambassador of Cuba, with Interference

In the Internal polities of Nicaragus. The source related that the Nicaragua

representatite stated In his comentary that "on January 22,1960, Ambassador

Quentin Pino Machado presented his credentials. Nobody could have suspected

that behind the youthful appearance of the Cuban Ambassador was hidden the

personality of a terrible conspirator and terrorist. He carried in bis

briefcase all the instructions, plans and orders to be carried out in Nicaragua

"His first step was the foundation of the juventud Patriotica

Nacional' (National Patriotic loutb), with youths of high school age. This

organization served as a platiora lor tbe ulterior subversive activities

planned by lino Machado. He taught the terrorist technique and its dreadrul

phases of destruction and death.

"The Cuban Embassy became the general headquarters of subversion.

The young terrorist under the direction of Pino Machado, received dally

training in the manufacture of bombs, eutting of telegraphic lines and how to

blow up railroads.

the terrorists of the National Patriotic Youth perfected

their tratning with the pamphlets written by General Alberto Bayo (known In

file CO 2-31,789), a pernicious Spaniard wo teaches the technique of

destruction

• Official and Individual automobiles were burned on

the streets

The source cautions that Quentin Pino Machado should be considered

a dangerous person.

Farther reference 18 made to Memorandum Report dated December 11,1962

from Special Agent Peppers, Tampa, Florida.

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On December 12, 1962, the records of the Immigration Service in Miant

were checked for Jose Menendez I Ramos He is of record under INS No.

46190210. He was born on November 11, 1921, at Guanabacoa, Cuba. Fe 13

five: feet five Inches (5'5) in height, Ill pounds in weight, has brown

eyes and black hair, ruddy complexion.

He lists his occupation as baker

and mechanic.

he is married to Caridad Hernandez de Menenders

Re 11sts

his father as futino Menendes, deceased, and his mother, Josefa Ramos.

The INS file reveals that Jose Menendez y Ramos first entered the

United States on October 31, 1945, and remained until December 16, 1945.

He again entered the United States on February 3, 1946, with Cuban

passport No. 2003, Issued on June 29, 1943, which carried Visa No. 1317

agued at lavana, Cuba, on January 24, 1946. His residence in the United

States 1s listed as 121l4 Ithvenue, Tampa, Florida.

He departed Tampa, Florida, on November 6, 1952 for a two week pleasure

trip to Cubs, and he was permitted to re onter the United States on December

23, 1952, with permission to remain til November 6, 1953.

The next notation in this file Indicates that Menendez y Ramos submitted

a request to return to Cuba and establish residence in that country, and he

renounced all his rights and privileges of a resident alien in the United

States. He departed the United States on October 8, 1961, and returned to

Cuba.

Jose Menendez J Ramos is the subject of an Investigation by 311-15.

Review of the Mles of 3 11-15 discloses in report submitted by them on

December 29, 1961, under file No. IP 105-649, that the subject was reported

to be a member of the FPCC (Fair Play for Cuba Committee). Report of 3-11-15

further reveals that as of September 22, 1961, the subject was residing at

1211} 17th Ave., Tampa, Florida. As of July 26, 1961, he was employed at

the La Union Bakery, 1506 9th Avenue, Tampa, Florida.

They reported that

Menendez appeared to live a quiet l1fe with no activities taking place at

his residence.

The report reflects that Menendez was elected an executive member of

the FPCC. His wife, Caridad Menendez, 1s reported to be a U.S. citizen,

having been born at Tampa, Florida.

Menendez is reported to be "extremely"

pro-Castro and defenda the Castro regine.

The report of 3-11-15 further reveals that Caridad Menendez was employed

by Doctor Torretta at Tampa, Florida, but was dismissed because of a letter

she wrote to a Tampa newspaper regarding the FPCC.

Caridad Menendez was reported to be sympathetic to the Castro regame and

as of September 6, 1961, she and her children returned to cuba by way of

Mexico.

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In report of 31115 dated December 29, 1901, It reveals that as of

Cetaber 33, 1961, Jose Menendez wes known to have a top Juan ta tube. da

V. Is also reported to have been a leader of Communist youth in Cuba before

condnig to the United States.

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Photostatic copies of the handprinting of Jose Menender & Bamos

contained in his INS IIle are being forarded to the. Chief's Office

for analysis. The ortginal handprinting of Menendez y Ramos could not

be secured through the local INS office and they have suggested that

1f required, a request be made that his file be forwarded to Washington

for analysis there.

The film nogative of the photograph of Bernardo Adalberto Morales

Rivero is being forwarded to the Chief's office for reproduction and

distribution.

All reliable sources in Miami have been tapped for information

relating to this case and Investigation is being continued. This case

1s being coordinated in Miami with 3 11-15 and 3-11-14.

(I) DISPOSITION:

Case continued.

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

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64.2-32682

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U. S. Secret Service

DATE:

Dece 17, 1962

FROM : SAIC Marshall

C0-2-32,682

SUBJECT:

Plot to Assassinate the President

Request for funds to pay Informant 3-11-32

This is to confirm my long distance telephone call from

Palm Beach, Fla., to Assistant Chief Wildy, Chief's Office,

today requesting

$100 to pay

Informant 3-11-32 for ex

penses incurred and two days' work-time lost as a result

of 3-11-32 assisting SA Aragon ard accompanying him on a

200 mile trip to meet a suspect in this case with the

possibility of there being another trip necessary in the

near future.

laku A. Marchal,.

John A. Marshall

SAIC

Miami

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TREASURY DEPARTMENT

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

FIELD FORCE

Lamb, Florida

2326

OFFICE

ANDREAS P. Q. LOCK DOX NO.

REFER TO FILE NO.

00-2-32,682

December 18, 1962

Till

Special Agent In Charge,

Federal Buroau of Investigation,

Miant, Florida

S1r:

This 18 to advise that the United States Secret Service has the

primary responsibility In matters pertaining to the protection of the

President of the United States; therefore, we do not want Bernardo

Adalberto Morales Rivero Interviewed unt11 other Intelligence factors

are cloared by our agency.

Tour cooperation in this case 1s griatly apprectated and me sollelt

the assistance given by your groat department.

Very truly yours,

terenhale

ohn 1. Marshal

Special Agent In Charg

DAT PSO SO W/ 10. 14

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MAMORANDUN REPORT

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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

ORIGIN

TYPE OF CASE

Field

OFFICE

STATUS

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Palm Beach & Dade Counties, Fla.

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

SA Ernest I. Aragon

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TITLE OR CAPTION

Cuban Plot to Assassinate

the President

Bernardo Morales

SYNOPSIS

Investigation of Bernardo Morales to date has falled

to Indicate Bernardo Morales was the Intended receiver

of the letter addressed to Miami. Background Investi

gation has disclosed nothing derogatory nor any other

Information to indicate pro Commist or pro-Castro

Leanings. I&NS Miles Miami show no other persons

with the sur nane of Morales under the given name of

Bernardo other than Bernardo Adalberto Morales-Rivero,

subject of this case.:

(A) INTRODUCTION:

Reference is made to report submitted by the writer dated December 14, 1962

relative to the subject in this case.

(B) GENERAL, INQUIRIES:

On December I4, 1962, Bernardo Adalberto Morales-Rivero was Interviewed

under pretext at the Oceola Sugar Mi11, Pahokee, Florida. The Interview was

conducted through 3-11-32. At the time of interview, Morales Rivero did not

express any unusual reaction at the mintion of the name Jose Menendez, but

Instead wrote the name down on his piece of scratch paper.

Morales Rivero

gives the impression of being an extremely quiet person but, as is typical

of Cubans, he did not engage in any conversation with 3 11-32, although

they have known each other for over ten years. Morales Rivero neither denied

nor acknowledged knowing Jose "Pepe" Menender, the sender of the letter to

Miami, Florida. In view of the reactions of Morales-Rivero during Interview,

he was not conclusively eliminated as & suspect in this case.

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On December 17, 1962 the files of the Immigration & Naturalisation Service

In Miant, Florida were checked for other persons bearing the sur name of

Morales with the given name of Bernardo but none were found to be of record.

The only Bernardo Morales they had of record was the subject, Bernardo Adal-

berto Morales-Rivero, subject of this Investigation.

On the same date, 3 11-32 again met with Bernardo Morales Rivero under

pretext at Pahokee, Florida.

During this meeting, 311-32 establiahed that

Bernardo Morales Rivero, after moving to Pahokee, Florida in September of

1962, made regular trips to Miami on Saturdays and did not return until

Sunday• Informant 311-32 also established that subsequently there vas a

lapse of time In which it could not be precisely determined how often

Bernardo Morale. Rivero came to Miami, his last trip being on December 13,

1962.

The purpose of his trip to Mland on December 13, 1962 could not be

determined.

It has further been determined that Morales livero has continued to

Live at 135 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee, Florida. It is reported that he 1s

currently associating with a new circle of friends.

Nothing derogatory

was learned regarding Bernardo Morales Rivero and his new associates.

During the latter meeting on December 17, 1962, Morales-Rivero again denied

knowing Jose "Pepe" Menendez.

Informant 3 11-32 reports that he has established there are three other

Jose Menendez who reside in Sagua LaGrande, Cuba. One jose Menendez previ

ously owned a clothing store known as Casa Menendez in Sagua LaGrande.

Another is named Jose Ramon Menendez who currently operates a hardware

store in Sagua LaGrande, Cuba. (The latter 1s approximately 60 years of

age and is reported to be anti-Castro). The third is also named Jose

Ramon Menendez, approximately 30 years of age and currently resides in

Sagua laGrande, Cuba. Nothing was established to indicate that any of the

Jose Menendez named above had been residing in Favana, Cuba lately, the

original point of malling of the letter to Miami.

On December 18, 1962 I Interviewed Stewart Macfarlane, former owner of

the Fundacion Macfarlane at Sagua IaGrande, Cuba, former employer of

Bernardo Adalberto Morales Rivero. Maciarlane stated that his businese was

confiscated in Cuba in October of 1960.

He said that Bernardo Adalberto Morales Rivero 1s well know to him

and was employed by hin as an apprentice welder.

was a member of the Union de Trabajadores de Cuba (Cuban Workers Union)

which was headed by Fusebio Barniol Mojal, secretary general of the union,

which union was formed principally for the purpose of saving labor from

Communism, Macfarlane said that to his knowledge Morales-Rivero was never

sympathetic to the Conmunist form of goverrment and that he was a quiet and

good worker and knew of nothing derogatory regarding him.

On the same date I Interviewed Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Cook, 59 N.E. Ilth St,

Miami, Florida, former residence of Morales?vero.

Mr. Cook exhibited his

registration record which Indicated that Morales Rivero stayed at their

residence from June 8, 1962 until August 12, 1962.

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Hr. Cook stated that during this period Morales Rivero did not

exhibit any pro-Castro feelings and kept to himself much of the time.

He said that Morale. Rivero was a quiet person and he knew of nothing

derogatory regarding him. He said that Morales Rivero did not have

any unusual or suspicious visitors and that he at no time suspected

that Morales-Rivero was pro-Commnist. Mr. Cook said that when he

departed he left a forwarding address as the Lake Park Hotel, Pahokee,

Florida.

On the same date a conference was held with 3 11-15 and he advised

that a background investigation of Bernardo Adalberto Morales Rivero

at Pahokee, Florida, has not developed any information of a derogatory

nature and that all sources In contact with Morales Rivero at Pahokee,

Florida, Including his current employer, when interviewe, spoke highly

of Morales-Rivero and nothing was developed to indicate that he was in

any way connected or associated with any subversive group.

(I) DISPOSITION:

Inasmuch as all pertinent leads have been worked out and appear to

be favorable, arrangements are currently being made to eventually

subnit Morales Rivero to a polygraph examination at such time as the

Special Agent in Charge directs.

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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

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SECRET

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OFFICE :

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Washington, D. C.

TITLE OR CAPTION

FLE NO. C0-2-31,582

Protective Research

INVETICATION MADE AT

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PERIOD COVERED

Cuban Plot to Assassinate

the President

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INVESTIGATION MADE BY

Dec: 9 - 19, 1962

Antonio Rodriguez y Jones,

et al

Special Agent Charles E. Tavlor, Jr.

DETAIS

SYNOPSIS

Subject interviewed under pretext.

Infor-

ration developed concerning the existence of

a third letter postmarked havana, Cuba, dated

1= 5m52, addressed to one Carlos Meneses and

signed

"Pere."

There is evidence that

pattern nas been established which indicates

these letters have been purposely misdirected

as part of disruptive tactics by the sender.

Investigation continues.

DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

Reference is made to report by

1962, relating to the

the undersigned dated November 30,

first letter in this case... After being pro-

cessed at the Protective Research Section this letter was personally.

delivered to Sa Douglas M. Brown of the Federal Bureau of Investi-:

gation by SA Robert R. Kyanko (1-15) on November 26, 1962.

Reference is made to report by the undersigned dated December 10,

1962, relating to the second letter. The original of this letter

sonally delivered to the custody of SAIC Robert I. Bouck, Protective

Research Section; on December 13, this original letter was transmitted

to the Federal Bureau of Investigation with a covering nemorandum..

Both of these letters are currently being processed by the FBI

for possible association and identity of the sender and also for the

possibility of code and writings in invisiole ink. This Service will

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be advised of the results of these examinations and, per agreement,

the FBI will return these original letters at the conclusion of

their processing.

On December 10, 1962, Informant 1-15-45 advised of a letter

recently intercepted, dated November 5, 1962, from Havana, Cuba.

This letter was addressed to one Carlos Meneses, P. 0. Box 347,

Guatemala City, Guatemala. 1-15-45 disclosed that a substantial

portion of the letter states:

"Prepare for air force uprising to take place 3rd week,

this month.

Imperative Ydigoras be overthrown.

This

will be first uprising of series already prepared.

Latin America must be totally Communist within one year.

Long live World Revolution.

On dictating these orders

I am carrying out direct orders of Fidel."

There is every indication, from information and reports

extant, that Carlos Meneses is not known at P. 0. Box 347 in

guatemala City and that, consequently, the letter was intercepted

and turned over toa person of authority in the Guatemalan Govern-

ment.

Intelligence sources in Guatemala City indicate that reneses

was a mayor of the departmental capital of Chimaltenango and was

elected and served as a member of the government's Executive Com-

mittee.

A copy of this letter was turned over to a representative

of 1-15-9 and the original letter is being used by the government

of Guatemala in their current investigation.

During this current phase of the investigation of Antonio

Rodriguez y Jones, information was developed by 1-15-17 concerning

the background and reputation of his associates, as follows:

Case Tons Destina, refered to deport ed 22110/62,

described as 5' 6"; 150 pounds;

black hair; black eyes;

Social Security No. 095-34-4198. Desulme's last listed

address was 1505 Varnum Street, N.W., lashington, D.C.

His employment history indicated that he had been employed

from Feb. 1960 to Jan. 1961 with the Endnore Plastic Co.,.

and from Sept. 1961 to Feb. 1962 with the Leslyn Products

Co., a plastics processer; further information indicated

that he

nad previously been employed with the Television

Nationale de faiti in the capacity of a public relations

man and is presently being considered for employment with

the United States Information Agency.

To date,

the security

investigation disclosed nothing of a derogatory nature con-

cerning the background of Desulme.

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It is noted in report dated 12/10/62. that the subject had

been in contact with one Andrew Jolley in the Moroccan

Embassy. 1-15-17 advises that, In all probability, this

was the anglicized spelling for the Press Attache of the

This individual

effort to cover both sides (pro and con) of the Cuban

situation.

In an effort to determine the author of the second letter

received for investigation, the files of various government agencies

were checked for the name, Jose Menendez, with negative results.

On December 10, 1962, 1-15-17 disclosed that one Jose Menendez

y Ramos was associated with the lair Play for Cuba Committee (FPCC),

a pro-Communist group, and that in July 1981 his wife, Carrie

Hernancez, who was also associated with that group, was known to

have been agitating for her husband's return to cuba.

Ramos is described as white; male; born 11/11/21 in Havana,

Cuba; 5-6; 150; brown eyes; black hair; last known residence in

ene United States, 1211 1/2 - 17th Avenue, Tampa, Fla.; last

employment, as a baker in the Union Bakerys 1506 - 9th Avenue,

Tampa, Fla.

According to 1-15-17, Ramos was known to be a member of the

Executive Board for the FPCC in Tampa.

On October 23, 1961, Ramos

and his wife were observed in Cuba and Ramos was described as

occupying a "top job" with the Castro Government. Raños has

abandoned his residence in the United States.

A telephone call was placed on December 11, 1962, by the

reporting special agent to SA Arnold K. Peppers, Tampa, relating

the above information concerning Jose Menendez y Ramos.

It was.

requested that SA Peppers obtain as many specimens of the sub-

ject's handwriting and/or handprinting as available and that these

specimens be forwarded to the Washington Field Office as soon as

possible.

Accordingly, specinens of Ramos handwriting were forwarded

to this office December 12, 1962, with report of SA Peppers.

Also, specimens of Ramos handwriting and handprinting were un-

covered by the reporting special agent at the American Bakery and

Confectionery Workers International Union (AFL-CIO), 1I20 Connec-

ticut Avenue, More, Wasnington, D.C.

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On December 14, 1962, Mr. Irby Todd of the Office of the

examiner of Questzoned Documents, Ireasury Department, made a

preliminary examination of the Iirst and second letters anc

disclosed that they were of common authorship.

In examining the

specimens of the handprinting avallable, reported to have been

executed by Jose Menendez y

Kamos, Examiner Todd furnished the

opinion that in all probability these were not specimens of Ranos!

handwriting but rather that someone had prepared these forms on

which the handprinting appears for Ramos.

In studying the hand-

writing of Ranos, Mr. Todd disclosed that Ramos is capable of

writing and printing in an above-average style.

A further examination will be made by the EQD in Washington,

D.C., when all specimens of Ramos handwriting have been received.

Informant 1-15-48 was contacted and disclosed nothing of inter-

est which would contribute to this investigation. All contacts

observed y: 1-15-40 between the subject, Antonio Rodriguez Jones,

and Others have been in connection with

the pursuance of better

employment and with personal friends on which there is no deroga-

tory information

On December 12, 1962, Informant 1-15-49 was interviewed con-

cerning the subject and whatever background information could be

obtained relative to members of the subject's family.

1-15-49 indicated that subject's father, Antonio Rodriguez E

Echazabal,. was well known by officials in the Cuban government,

both before and after the Castro revolution.

He recalled that

the subject's lather was engaged as a butcher (owned a meat store)

in Haiti and that when Castro came into power the elder Rodriguez

walked into the Cuban Embassy in Haiti and advised that he was the

new Ambassador. In 1959 there were reports that the elder Rodri-

guez had shot and killed an individual associated with an anti-

Castro group. Since that time he has been held in very low esteem

by groups involved in anti-Castro activities.

Approximately three months ago, 1-15-49 was contacted by the

elder Rodriguez, requesting that efforts be made to obtain a visa

waiver for nis mother, Christina Echazabal y Socas, who is

presently in Cuba. At that time he exhoited to 1-15-49 a large

roll of 100-pesos notes of the series that were used for monetary

exchange in Cuba prior to the recent devaluation by Castro.

He

complained to 1-15-49 that he had considerabie amounts of these

notes and that they were of practically no value.

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1-15-49 furnished the information that the subject, Antonio

lodrigues Jones, was not known ta the cuban comunity. However,

information was received that there is a possibility that subject

may be a member of the revolutionary organization presently under

the leadership of an individual known as Sera (1-15-5 advises

that this was in all probability a Jose Sera and is making an

effort to determine whether or not the subject is a member of

this group).

1-15-49 knew of the infamous reputation of Jose Moleon Carrera

and Quinton Pino lachado, that both of these individuals were

menbers of the inter American Defense Board and the Organization

of American States; and that Moleon lived and operated out of the

Cuban Embassy from January 1961 to January 1962 in a clandestined

manner. 1-15-49 knows of no association between the subject and

these two individuals.

When 1-15-49 was questioned concerning his knowledge of acts

of violence by pro-castro groups in the United States, he recalled

that approximately our weeks ago Dr. jose Miro Cardona, head of

the Cuban Revolutionary Council, was almost killed by a pro-Castro

revolutionary group. He had driven his car to his home and

approximately one hour after he entered his home his car was blown

up by a bomb which was ser on the fender. 1-15-49 advised that

anotner government agency involved in investigations of a security.

nature compared fragments of this bonb with the bond used by the

saboteurs in lew lock anc could not associate the bombs as being

of common manufacture... 1-15-49 said that the pro-Castro groups,

both inside and outside of the United States, are capable of any

acts of violence and have been known to purposely have directed

communications to anti-Castro groups for reasons of harassment and l

to cause difficulty for these individuals.

:1-15-49 knew of a Jose Menendez who was employed with the

Institute of National Agrarian Reform and is presently occupying a

very important position with the castro government.

He could fur

nish no further information concerning this individual.

1-15-49 Offered full cooperation with this Service and stated

that when he is able to obtain a visa for the elder Rodriguez?

mother he will deliver it in person to 1731 New Hampsire Avenue,

i.W., and attempt to obtain as much information as possible con-

cerning the subject.

In addition, he indicated that he would

contact others naving knowledge of current pro-Castro activities

in an effort to obtain more background information on the subject.

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Through Mr. James F. Greene, Deputy Associate Connissioner,

Domestic Control, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Washing-

ton, D.C., arrangements were made for the subject to be called into

the

Innigration and Naturalization Field Office for reinterviaw.

On December I2, 1962, the reporting special agent posed as

an Innigration and Naturalization investigator and was assisted

by William B. Dinwiddie, Jr. Investigator, INS, at which time a

signed, sworn deposition was obtained from the subject covering

his interrogation. It appeared very unusual that the subject and

his father took no steps to obtain clarification of their Immigra-

tion and Naturalization status.

as parolees and neither has taken steps to become naturalized

of the tvs I

In this status they can be placed in a detention center

dy the INS if any information is developed that would have a bearing

or anti-American activities or that would indicate they were un-

truthful to INS authorities in matters of an official nature.

the interrogation, the subject indicated that he knew

Belipe Martinez Fivero and jose Moleon, that Pino lachado, whom he

nad discussed with nim plans for education denind the

Ee admitted being contacted by Moleon concerning

Martinez and also that he had taken a picture of a home of a Cuban

Naval Attache (Miguel Pons) at the request of an officer in the

Cubar Embassy; that he had visited the Cuban Embassy on a number of

occasions while his father was in the diplomatic corps for fidel

Lastro; and that he nad purposely fled to officials in the Cuban

Encassy in order to protect his father.. The subject admitted no

present involvement with any group or organization and indicated

allegiance to the American principles and his desire to remain in

the United States.

On Decenber 13g. 1952, the subject was accompanied by his

father, to whom he read the deposition. The elder Rodriguez Indi

cated he was in agreement with the statements his son made con-

cerning his allegiance to the United States and offered his assis-

tance to the Immigration & Naturalization Service.

He admitted

that he was presently working with a group to effect the overthrow

of the government in Haiti by peaceful means.

On December 17, 1962, copies of this deposition were furnished

Sa Joseph Sculley of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

On December 18, a representative of the

State Department

Security Section, Mr. Jack Lynch, advised that a elspatch vas

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sent this date to all security offices in the Latin American area,

advising of the possibility of additional letters emanating from

Havana,

Cuba, signed by "Pepe," indicating acts of violence or

revolutionary activities.

No mention was made in this dispatch

of the interest of the Secret Service of that any previous letters

were received which indicated the safety of the President was

involved.

It now appears that a pattern has been established relating

to the addressing and delivery of these letters under investigation.

The first. letter was so improperly addressed it could not have been

directed to any individual in washington, D. C. The Post Office

surmised that the proper recipient was Antonio Rodriguez Gil;

nowever, investigation disclosed that this was in error.

second letter was addressed to a known anti-Comnunist mail drop in

eation directene

The

Miami, Florida, and the third letter was addressed to a Post Office

box at which the addressee was not known.

Investigation is being continued in washington, D.C.,

in an

esfort to obtain further information and knowledge concerning the

sender of these letters.

A request has been made through the State Department and

J: Central Intelligence Agency to obtain a copy or the original of

this third letter which was sent to Guatemala City.

Copies of the deposition obtained fron Antonio Rodriguez Jones

are being forwarded to the Miami, New York, and lewark offices,

with this report, for whatever value it may afford in current

investigations.

The Chief's Office, through the CIA Liaison, will explore

the possibility of further investigation in Havana, Cuba, to

determine the identity of the sender of these letters.

The Immigration & Naturalization Service in

disclosed that the file on Jose Venendez y Remos lashington, B.C.,

NO. A: 6190210

S In Mani,

Florida. It is requested that the Miami office obtain

specimens of Ramos 'handwriting and/or handprinting and forwar

then to Washington, D.C., for examination by the EOD.

Close liaison is being continued with 1-15-5, 1-15-9, I-15-4ô,

and other informants in an effont to obtain additional infornation

pertinent to this investigation.

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1-15-48 further advised that the subject has a contact with

the Moroccan Embassy by the name of Mr. Andrew Jolley, and that

Morse Streets, H.b., Washington,

that subject is attending school.

In view of the fact that the subject had indicated to

authorities at Inmigration & Maturalization Service, when he

executed his affidavit on November 26, 1962, that he planned to

school here in Washington, D.C., arrangements have been

made with INS authorities to have the

subject reinterviewed on

December 1l, 1962. During the course. of this reinterview, the

reporting special agent will pose as an Immigration & Naturaliza-

tion Inspector and attempts will be made to determine what the

subject's plans are in washington, D.C., whether or not he has.

been contacted by any Communist groups

In the cuban Embassy, or

representatives of Fidel Castro, the reason for his leaving

employ of the Georgetown Inn, and other matters which would more

clearly establish the subject's current political philosophy.

1-15-5 has advised that all of the Antonio Rodriguez' in

Washington, D.C., have been checked and that the subject, Antonio

Rodriguez Jones, is still the best possible suspect as the intended

recipient of letter #l.

The letter referred to in Page 16 of MiR of reporting agent,

dated lovember 30, 1962, postmarked Favana, Cuba, November 21, 1962,

bears in the return address the name, Enrique Perez. Cobian, which

has been associated as a relative to the subject's sister-in-law,

Maria Perez Cobian, nee de Rodriguez.

It now appears that the second letter concerning the cuban

plot to assassinate the President was obviously misdirected;

further, that from similarity of words and phrases in the general

context

the second letter is associated with the first and may have

been authored by the same

person or group.

In the light of this recent development, every effort will

be

made to determine whether or not these letters were curposely

3 Noar

nisdirected to the hands of individuals known to be anti-Communist.

If such is true, the sender would know full well that the letters

would be

turned

over to the hands of appropriate U. S: Government

authorities for investigation.

Also, a possibility exists that

these

betters may have been written in code or with some secrét

ink.

This possibility will be explored during the course of the

investigation.

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Two copies of this report are being forwarded to Newark in

view of the fact that in the second letter the writer mentions,

"I have already communicated to 'your friends' of Miami and

Passaic, and to those in Washington...."

The Newark office is

requested to conduct whatever investigation is deemed appropriate

which would determine whether there was any credence to the

reference

to Passaic.

Iwo copies of this report are being forwarded to Miami for

the purpose of furthering

their investigation on the facts and

circumstances surrounding this second letter.

Copies of the IlX received from 1-15-9 have been furnished

the Protective Research Section.

Investigation continued.

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SAIC McDavid - Jacksonville

SAIC Geiglein - Washington

Cuban Plot to Assassinate the President : !'

Nose Menendez y Ramos

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This is to confirm telephone call at 10:15 A-Me.

December 11, 1962, by SA Charles E. Taylor of this office to

SA Arnold K. Peppers, Tampa, Florida, relative to the above

subject.

As related by SA Taylor, this Service is in receipt of

two letters concerning plots to assassinate President Kennedy

which are postmarked Havana, Cuba, and which are both signed

Both letters have a similarity in words and

phrases in the general context and it appears they may be

authored by the game person or group.

The second letter, postmarked Havana, Cuba, November 29,

1962, was addressed to Bernardo Morales at P. 0. Box 1624g

Miami, Florida.

The sender of this letter was identified on

the envelope as Jose Menendez, 5th Avenue 2611, Reparto

Miramar, Marianao.

The Cuban

Desk in the State Department

advises

that this is an authentic address.

In an effort to determine the author of this letter,

a check was made through the files of the State Department and

the name Jose Menendez y Ramos was uncovered. It was learned

that in July of 1961 Ramos was associated with the Fair Play

for Cuba Connittee (FPCC), a pro-Communist group, and that his

wife, Carrie Hernandez, was also associated with that group

and had been know to have been agitating for her husband to

return to cuba.

Ramos is described as white; male, born Nov. 11, 1921, in

Havana, Cuba; 5-6; 150; brown eyes; black hair; last known

residence in the United States, 1211 1/2 - 17th Avenue, Tampa,

Florida; last employment, baker in the Union Bakery, 1506 -

9th Avenue, Tampa, Florida.

The subject was known to be a member of the executive board

for the FPCC in Tampa®

on october 23, 1961, the subject and

his wife were observed in Cuba, and the subject was described

as occupying a "top job" with the Castro Government.

subject has abandoned his residence in the United States. CCS-53

ASSIGNED NC. SS ID-F= 535/

THIS DOCUMENT RAS BEES OCHER AND

SECRE FERIOR TO DESTRUGTIOH IT SHOULD BE

RETURNED TO TE GUNTRC! CLERK.

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It was requested that SA Peppers, Tampa, obtain as

many specimens of the subject's handwriting and/or handprinting

as are available from his employment records, records at the l

Union, Tampa Police Department, or any other sources in the

Tampa area;

further, that these specimens be forwarded to the

Washington

Field Office as expeditiously as possible.

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Copies of official reports received from other agencies,

and other pertinent data are includec as attachments for the

Chief's Office only, as follows:

A. FBI Report on Antonio Rodriguez, Jr., 10/5/61.

3. FBI Report on Antonio Rodriguez, Jr., 10/25/61.

C. FBI Report on Antonio Rodriguez Jones, 7/16/62.

D. Employment Contract Card - Antonio Rodriguez (Jones),

Georgetown Inne

E. Deposition of Antonio Rodriguez jones, 11/26/62.

E.. Deposition of Antonio Rodriguez jones, 12/12/62.

E. FBI Report of Felipe Martinez Pivero, 11/18/62.

H. CIA Summary Report on Antonio Podriguez Echazabal, 2/5/62.

I. Deposition intonio Podriguez Echazabal, 11/19/62.

J: FBI Report of 1/30/62 on Julio Carceran de Vall y Souza

Phone, Franklin 1-9221,

Miami, Fla.,

called

Antonio Rodriguez (ST.) 10/17/62, 10/22/62 & 10/25/62) •

K. Report of ATSAIC Stout, 4/14/61, relative to incident

involving Moleon and Machado.

L. FBI Report titled Dagoberto Molerio Remujo, 1/26/62,

mentioning recruiting activity of lioleon (Page

7).

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Form No. 1588 (Revised)

MEMORANDUM REPORT

67-1-500

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

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TYPE OF CASE

SECR

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STATUS

Baltimore,

Maryland

FILE NO.

00-2-32,682

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Pending

TITLE OR CAPTION

Cuban Plot to Assassinate the

President

PERIOD COVERED

Ealtimore, Marylard

12-26-62

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

Special Agent Wn. R. Holmes

DETAILS

Antonio Rodriguez 5 Jones

SYNOPSIS

Application form for Social Security account in

name of Jose Menendez obtained and being forwarded

to Washington Field Office®

(A) INTRODUCIION:

Reference is made to the memorandum report of Special Agent Poppers, Tampa,

atod December 12, 1932, which requested that the Baltimore office obtain the

Social Security application of Jose Merendez and forward the same to the

Washington Field Office so that a handwriting comparisor could be made.

Written inquiry was made of the Social Security Administration in Baltimore,

which disclosed that Jose Menendez, Account No. 265-38-8307, was employed by

Sanchez and Sanchez, LA Union Bakery, 1508 Ninth Avenue, Tampa, Florida.

Earnings were reported for the quarter ending December 31, 1961.

The SS-5 form, Application for Social Security Account Number, In the

name of Jose Menendez was obtained and reflects that his mailing address at

the time of the apolication, February 11, 1946, was 1849 Cano Court, Tampa,

Florida. He gave his age as 21, date of birth November 11, 1921, place of

birth Guanabacoa, Havana, Cuba, father's name Rufino Menendez, mother's name

Josefa Ramos, place of employment Miro Bakery, I4th Street, Tampa, Florida.

(B) CONCLUSION:

This application for Social Security number is being forwarded to the

Washington Field Office for a handwriting comparison. No further inquiry is

being made in Baltimore at this time pending receipt of request for further

investigation.

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ORIGIN 12-11-62, CT

TYPE OF CASE

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INVESTIGATION MADE AT

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INVESTIGATION MADE BY

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STATUS.

Tampa, Florida

Closed - Tampa

PERIOD COVERED

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FILE NO.

60-2-32,682

TITLE OR CAPTION

Cuban Plot to Assassinate the

President

SYNOP SIS

Collateral inquiry relative to this vase

considered closed at. Tampa.

DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

Reference is made to uy M/R submitted December 11, 1962, relative to Investigation

at Tampa

DISPOSITION

In the absence of any further activity in this District, this collateral is

now considered closed at Tampa.

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INVESTIGATION MADE AT

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New Jork, k. I.

12/19320/62

INVESTIGATION MADE BY Special Agents Ernest Luzania,

Roger D. Counts, Horace J. Gibbs and Charles I.

cit tens

DETAILS

FILE NO.

CO-2-32820

TITLE OR CAPTION

Ramon Rodriguez/

SHOPSIS

No information developed in New York to

indicate that subject of this report is or

ever has been associated with the Nationalist

Party of Puerto Rico or any other Nationalist

groups, nor could he be identified with the

Ranor. Rodriguaz uncovered in the Federal

Bureau of Investigation files.

Reference is made to office nemorandum from SAIC Gaiglein, Washington, to

SAIC whitaker, New Tork, dated Fecember 20, 1962 confiming a telephone call at

4:20 pol. on December 19, 1952 by ASAIC Dahlquist, Washington Field Office to

ASAIC George Jukes, Hew Yor's Of ice, relative to the above subject. ASIC Dahlquist

requested that New

Jork conduct an appropriate investigation to determine whether

or not this subject was associated with the Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico and

whether or not he could be identified with a Ramon Rodriguez, mentioned in reference

vifice remorandun, uncovered in the Federal Bureau of Investigation flles in Washington

Through checking the subject's employment record in washington, D. C. it was

learned that he worked for a period of three months for the Delano Corporation of

america, Ill Wall Street, New Jork CIty, social security number 126-22-1639.

On Decenber 19, 1962 SA Luzania interviewed Mr. H. Matthews, one of the officers

of that corporation,

who stated that Ramon Rodriguez,

the subject, worked for that

corporation from 9/7/61 to 11/3/62 as a clerk; home address at that time was

33 West 89th Street, c/o Sutherland, New York City, N. I. Mr. Matthews stated that

thers was nothing unusual about the subject's personality and that he had no information

at all as to the subject's political views.

of value.

Mr. Matthews had no further information

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On December 20, 1962 SAs Luzania and Cittens Interviewed Mr. Jullan

Marshall, Traffic Manager of the Messnar Hirth Corporation, 401 Broadway,

New York City, another place of employment uncovered through a check of

•tha subject's enployment record in Washington. Mr. Marshall stated that

the subject was employed as a clark-stenographer for that corporation from

1955 to 1961; last hone address of record was 33 West 89th Streat,

c/o Sutherland, New York City, N. I., social security number 126-22-1639.

Mr Marshall stated that the subject was a competent employee and that the

only-reason he let him go was because the subject was continually tardy

without reason.

He said that the subject naver expressed any political vlaws

In the office and that they noticed nothing unusual or questionable about his

character or reputation. Nothing further of investigative value was

ascertained from this visit.

On Decenber 20, 1962 SA Joseph C. Mulrol, New York Office of the

Federal Bureau of Investigation, was interviewed concerning subject. A

check of the files in that office showed that the name of one Ramon Rodriguez,

Burst or in that 210n

164 Wilktns Avenue; Apt. 10, Bronx, N. I., appears on a mailing list used by

the Movimiento Pro Independencia de Puerto Rico. This information was secured

The sams name and adrrass appearg on another similar

mailing list secured May 28, 1962. There was no further identifying data to

show this Ranos Rodriguez as being identified as the subjoct of inquiry of

SAIC Geiglein's menorandun. This Ramon Rodriguez, however, 1s without a doubt

the sane Ranon Rodriguez referred to in SAIC Geirlein's memorandum as having a

record with the rederal Bureau of Investigation in washing on for attending a

mesting of the Moviniento Pro-Independencia de Puerto Rico; home address in

their files and in SAIC Geiglein's memorandum listed as 1h51 Wilking Avenue,

Aste 10, 3ronx, Ma to

On December 20, 1962 SAs Counts and Gibbs checked the Bureau of Griminal

Identification and the Bureau of Licenses, Pistol Permit Section, and could

find no record, whatever, pertaining to subject.

On December 20, 1962. On luzaria conducted an investigation, under pretext,

at 1464 Wilkins Avenue, Apt. 10, Bronx, N. Y. From the occupants it was

ascertained that a Ramon Rodriguez is presently living there and has resided

there for the past three years.

He is married and is employed in the New Jersey

area.

This Ramon Rodriguez is between 50 and 55 yearg of age.

Further, it was

ascertained that this 'Ramon Rodriguez rever attended the University of Puerto

Rico and according to information containad in SAIO Geiglein's memorandu the

Ranon Rodriguez under investigation did attend that university.

There was nothing developed during the course of the investigation to

indicate that the subject of this report is in any way connected with the

subjact of file 00-2-32682.

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D.C.

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Tha continuing support

Prat

January 3, 1963-

Linsee convey to chose concernad dui appleciation

Chief Robert V. Murray

Metropolitan Police Department incaraly pours,

300 Indiana Avenue, N.W.

Washington; D. C.

Dear. Chief Murray:

I am pleased to bring to your attention the

matter of exceptional cooperation we received from

members of your Department recently during the course

of an investigation of importance relating to security

of the President of the United States.

Deputy Chief Edgar Scott, Inspector John L.

Sullivan, and Captain Raymond

Pyles were called upon

by us for manpower assistance in the selection of a

surveillance site and in the conduct of a surveil

lance for a period of eight days.

Captain Pyles

assigned to us Detective Thomas Riley, Third Precinct;

and Inspector Sullivan by arrangement of Deputy Scott

assigned the following officers:

Paul

Chappelle - Special Investigations

Jessie Stone

- Special Investigations

William McGrath- Special Investigations

Ward Foulkes - General Assignment

George Stern - General Assignment

Arthur Trammell - Safe Squad

The commanders were quick to recognize the impor-

tance of the investigation in progress and to extend

themselves to meet our needs.

The duty officers

selected

were efficient and effective in their assigned

tasks.

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we receive from your Department, and we are grateful.

Please convey to those concerned our appreciation

for their efforts.

Sincerely yours,

Varn 2r:

Specich Agenteinlei

- Geiglein

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SAIC Whitaker - New York

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- Antonio Rodriguez y Jones, et al

2ito

Reference is made to your O/M of January 3, 1963 showing copies of

two letters in the above captioned case, together with copies of

envelopes, and requesting that they be translated by SA Victor J.

Gonzalez®

Translation of the letter dated November 5, 1762 to Carlos Meneses,

signed "Pepe," is as follows:

Havana, Nov. 5, 1962

Mr. Carlos

Meneses

Apt. 347 (05 F0 3ox 347)

Guatemala City

Guatemala

Dear Carlos,

Prepare everything so that the uprising of the Air Force be

effected during the third week of this month (Nor). Idigoras

(Guatemalan President Manuel Idigoras) has to be overthrown by any

This will be the first uprising of a series that has been

prepared. Latin imerica has to be totally Cormunistic in a term of

not more than one year. Hurray for the world revolution. I am

conplying with direct orders from Fidel in dictating to you these

orders.

I cannot write to you, even by diplomatic pouch, nor by any

other means. It has been impossible for me to do it by any other

means.

I trust that that way we will triumph! Also, a good cormunist

should take chances.: lie have to count on our own powers.

In the United States there is planned other very interesting

actions.

We shall see if they are successful.

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write to me by the known way if you can; if you can't, by mail.

Success!

a hug you,

Pepe

Country or Death!

He will win!

Hurray for

Translation of the letter dated December 3, 1962 to Senor Ministro

Comunicaciones I Obras Publicas, Coronel Gildardo Monzon P., from

B1 Mayor de Infanteria, Jefe del Departmento de Investigaciones

Especiales, 1s as follows:

• (Communism?)

guatemala, Dec. 3, 1962

From: The Dept. of Special Investigations, Guatemala

iccording to your telephone order received today, respectfully

I indicate the following information that appears under the

name of Carlos Meneses in the Archives of National Security®

"In confidential report without date or signature, he

appears as Secretary General of the Standing Political

Committee(?)

He was Municipal Mayor of the head department of

Chimaltenango, elected by the "PAR," and figured

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one of the members of the Executive Committee of

"PAR." (Confidential Report of June 5, 1954)."

without any other information, I take this opportunity to

reiterate to the Head Minister my most distinguished con-

siderations.

Salutations etc.

Raul Ogaldez Janchez®

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January 3, 19634 l

1,03

Attached are copies of two letters in the

above-captioned case, together with copies of

the envelopes, and it is requested that these

items be translated from the Spanish by

SA Victor J. Gonzalez and the English transla-

tions be furnished this office.

The letters

are as follows:

I. Cartes detes so eneed repe:

to

Carlos Meneses, signed

2.

Letter dated December 3,

1962,

Senor Ministro Comunicaciones

y. Obras

Publicas, Coronel Gildardo Monzon P.?

from El Mayor de Infanteria, Jefe del

Departarento de Investigaciones

Especiales.

Far, S7 25

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Special Agent in Charge

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- Antonio Rodriguez y Jones, et. a

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Reference 1s made to my O/M of January..?, 1963 giving translation of

two letters.

Inadvertently a number of words were omitted when the translation was

troed of the letter to Mr. Carlos Meneses. Following is the complete

translation.

Havana, Nov. 5, 1262

2622

Vir. Carlos Meneses

Ast. 347. (05 F0 Box 347)

Cuatemala City

Quatemala

ha:*

Dear Carlos,

Prepare everything so that the iprising of the Air force be effected

during the third week of this month (iov). Idigoras (Cuateralan President

Manuel Idigoras) has to be overthrown by any means.

This will be the

first uprising of a series that has been prepared. Latin America has to

be totally Communistic in a term of not more than one year.. Hurray for

the world revolution.

I am complying with direct orders from Fidel in

dictating to you these orders.

I cannot write to you, even by diplomatic pouch, nor by any other

means.. It has been impossible for me to do it by any other means. I

trust that this letter will not be censored and that it will reach you

should take chances. We have to count on our own powers.

actions.

In the United States there is planned other very

We shall see if they are successful.

Interesting?

L!

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write to me by the known way if you can; if you can't, by mall.

Success.

I hug you,

Pepe

Country or Death!

He will win!

Hurray for

(Communism?)

A.

B.

whitaker

Special Agent in Charge

Chief

Registered - Air Mail

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seR.

Three Small Latin Hot

Spots Big U. S. Worry

By CHARLES KEELY

*. Jullo Arosemena bas been

Coplay: News Serries

censured by Ecuadorean con-

gressmen

for drunkeness.

United States foreign The military could step in to

policy makers are watch-

oust him, as it did in Nover-

ing three little-publicized

ber 1961 to throw out con-

hot spots in Latin Amer

stitutionally elected President

Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra, Sr.

ica All three could cause

Arosemena, who

was vice

major flare-ups this year.

president under Velasco, has

been walking a cautious path

While economic and politi.

between right and leftwing ag-

cal problems in Brazil, Arg-

Itators. But his intemperance

entina, the Dominican Repub

1s catching up with him One

Ic and Peru have gained at®

high-ranking U. S. official re-

tention and provoked appre

cently waited three days for

hension, developing situations

in al Salvador, Ecuador and

Haiti are fast reaching the

danger point

These are the worrisome sit.

Haltl - Fere also outward

calm hides a potentially ex-

uations:

plosive situation. Many diplo

El Salvador -

One high

matic observers predict vio

ranking Latin

diplomat

lent revolution in Haiti in

scribes

this

tiny

1963.

Central

Oppressive

dictator

American republic as the

Francois Duvalier runs an im-

most potentially explosive in

poverished police state with a

the hemisphere:

Col. Julio

mixture of voodooism and

Rivera,

461,

a reform-minded

rifle butts. Except for a $28

president elected without op.

million

airport construction

position early last year,, has

he United States and

been trying

to build an Al

lance for Progress showcase.

the Alliance for Progress upe

snubbing Duvalier's corrupt

But, diplomatic sources claim,.

dictatorship. Altho there are

to push thru needed

reforms

Strong

Haltian exile

to quality under the Alliance's

groups nor internal opposi

self-help

ton

requirements, the

organization

arraved.

president has stepped on too

against him, well-intormed ob

many toes, on both the right

servers here claim Duvalier's

and left

days are numbered and that

Ecuador President Carlos

only chaos can follow his

patenteen

JAR.

duster.

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Forts No. 1888 (Revised)

MORANDON REPORT

(8-1-50)

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

ORIGIN Field

TYPE OF CASE

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Miami, Florida

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

SA Ernest I. Aragon

DETAILS

OFFICE Miami, Florida

STATUS

Continued

1/7-31/63

PERIOD COVERED

FILE NO. CO-2-32,682

TITLE OR CAPTION

Cuban Plot to Assassinate the

President

Antonio Rodriguez J Jones

and Bernardo Morales

SYNOPSIS

Backgro ind investigation of Ann Neel

at Miami,

Florids, failed to indicate that she is in any

way associated or related as a principal in this

investigation.

(A) INTRODUCTION:

Reference is made to previous memoranda in this case,

with particular

reference to long distance telephone call of January 7, 1953, from SAIC

Harry W. Geiglein, Mashington Field Office, advising that a cryptic analysis

by the FBI of the letters involved in this case revealed no hidden codes or

cyphers.

Sals Geiglein further advised that the analysis of the lotter

addressed to Bernardo Morales at Miami, Florida, revealed in Paragrash 2

the name of firs. Ann leel, possibly as

a result, of a chance arrangenent of

Istters, and who, according to the 1962 Miami City Directory, was residing

at 3031

Sw 27th Avenue, Miami, Florida. SAIC Geiglein requested background

investigation.

(3) GENERAL INQUIRIES:

DISTRIBUTION

On January 1l, 1963, the records of the Credit Jureau of Miani were checked

and they revealed one Ann Leake Neel who made a credit application on June 27,

1961.

At the time of her applidation sha gave an address of 7631 S: 67th Avenue,

Miami, Florida, The records indicate that Ann Neel as born on October 21, 1938,

at Winston Salem, North Carolina.

She was employed by the Bank of South Miani from April 3. to august 1, 1957.

She left to return to school. She was again employed by the Bank of South Miami

from July 23, 1959 to March 5, 1959.

She left this employment vithout notice

and was not considered eligible for re-employment.

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APPROVED

SPECIAL AGENT

John A. Marshal ISPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE

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The record further shows that inn Neel as employed by I. R.

Brownell and Associates Surveyors, Miami, Florida, fron Narch, 1960,

until Novanber, 1950. The record reveals she discontinued her latter

employment and departed from Miami.

"The files of the Metropolitan and Miami Police Departments reveal

ino record of Ann Neel.

On the same date I called at 3031 SW 27th Avenue, Miami, Florida,

the address shown on the 1962 Miami City Directory, and learned that

Ann Neel had left a forwarding address to 7631 Sil 67th Avenue, Miami,

Florida.

At the latter address I intervie.ed Paul and Pauline Drawdy,

sardon de:

landlords. Mira& Mrs. Drawdy stated that Ann Neel and her mother,

Garolyn N. Neel, resided in a rear apartment for approximately one

year and had noved away about four months previous to this interview

without leaving a forwarding address. Mr. 3 Mrs. Drawdy stated that

during the time Carolyn and in feel resided there the had ¿requent

boisterous parties and were considered heavy drinkers. tas. Drandy

said she did not know any of their associates or whether they at any

time associated with Cubans. Irs. Drawly said the last she knew of

Carylyn Neel she was working at Sunset Drug on the corner of Red Road

an:1 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida.

On january 31, 1963, Carolyn N. Neel vas located residing at

7141 Sui 57th Avenue, Miami, Florida..

Discrest inquiry of Carolin Neel

relative to her daughter, inn Neel, failed to indicate that she is in

any way associated or rolated as a principal in this investigation.

ins. Neel stated that her daughter discontinued her employment at

Brownell and issociates. in order to return to the Univarsity of Miari

where she romained for one year.

Hrs. Neel said that her daughter

is currently employed as a typist with the State's Attorney's Office.

Inquiry of the State's Attorney's Office revealed that Ann Neel

was employed by that office in 1961 and is currently employed there.

She is considered"rild and promiscuous." No information was available

to reveal the activities of Ann Neel of whether she had any knowledge

of the Spanish language.

(J) CONCLUSION:

Inasmuch as Ann Neel does not appear to ba Essociated in any way

with the nature of this case, the investigation relating to her is being

discontinued unless otherwise directed.

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

Chief

FROM : SAIC Geiglein - Washington

SUBJECT: Haitian Situation

5

C0-2-28,580

Personal and Confidential

U. S. Secret Service

DATE:

February 25, 1963

AX.

185

малї

January 22, 1963, edition of the Washington Daily News

entitled "Three Small Latin Hot Spots Big U. S. Worry."

It was noted for special attention that this article

mentioned that there were no strong Haitian exile groups

and well-informed observers claim Duvalier's days are

numbered and that only chaos can follow his ouster.

Reference is also made to the investigation of the

Cuban Plot to Assassinate the President (C0-2-32,682), par-

ticularly regarding the efforts of Antonio Rodriguez: Echazabal

to depose the present regime in Haiti.

on January 1, 1963, and February 14, 1963

Taylor interviewed Mr. Earl Brennan, legal adviser Co Fles E.

haltian National Party, and on January 12, 1963, Interviewed

f• roger rigaud, currently a key figure in the

Haitian

Nationalist underground movement and the power behind the

Nationalist Party movement.

Information developed during

these interviews, studies made during the investigation of

the Cuban plot to assassinate the President, and subsequent

briefings by representatives of the Federal

Bureau of Investi

gation and Central Intelligence Agency has provided a basis

for making a judgment on the overall situation in Haiti.

Recent trends have demonstrated the cleverness of the

Russian Communists in infiltrating Haiti, with the collabora-

tion of the dictators, Duvalier and Castro. This has had an

impact on the political situation of nations in the Caribbear

area and has triggered a chain reaction of violence and

unrest among the Latin American element.

Unlike most

segments of the world population, the

Haitians are a mixture of Spanish, Italians,

Germans,

Portugese who have intermarried with the Africans and the

Indians• With so many diverse backgrounds it is very diffi-

cult to accurately project what will happen in any given

situation.

In addition to the Cuban influence, Communist

Chinese and the Russians are vying for power and acceptance

of their ideologies.

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Approximately 80,000 Haitians are naturalized as Cuban

subversion.

citizens and drey are infiltrating the Haitian Goverment

trained in Cuba in Russian methods of

through the Haitian Militia.

This is a large, semi-trained,

seni-military organization which is viewed as a potential

source of insurrection, disorder, lawlessness, and resistance

to Army authority. The militia has a potential of becoming

an armed mob which would be extremely dangerous to the public

order in time of stress. Duvaller, in spite of criticism.

from countries in Latin

America and from the United States,

is strengthening the potential of the militia.

The group of Haitians in Cuba are also making inroads

into a number of different government agencies.

Through

Communist Herve Boyer, Minister of Finance of Haiti, and

Communist Jules Blonchet, Chief of the Budget,

cells have

been formed which are strengthening the Communist influence.

Native-language radio propaganda is being beamed from Cuba,

creating a strong undercurrent of anti-American sentiment.

The Haitians are very easily influenced due to the high

illiteracy rate (90%), thus they do not have the ability to

properly rationalize this propaganda.

Anti-American sentiment is also occasioned by a long-

standing resentment of the occupation of the United States

Marines in Haiti.

The Haitians also feel that the United

States Government is very closely allied with Duvalier and

has not taken the necessary steps to help depose him..

Recent events in Cuba have caused Castro to lose some

prestige among the Haitians and because of his close ties with

Francois Duvalier the Haitian government is in trouble.

Economically, the government has demonstrated serious

deficiencies, causing extreme poverty and unrest. This,

important Latin American Government allies do not recognize

the last presidential election, has seriously damaged

Duvalier's prestige.

•It does not seem likely that the Communists have acquired

enough strength and prestige to take over the government of

Haiti at this time.

If a takeover were effected by the

Communists, it would, in all probability, be an internal matter

without a revolution. Because of the infiltration into the

police force by the Communists, the government's discipline

would immediately be placed into effect.

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In the event that the underground movement currently

underway should be successful in deposing Duvalier, opposition

groups have planned to establish a provisional government.

The presence or lack of chaos or bloodshed would depend on

whether a strong government would be in control of Haiti with

a planned program that has the support of the United States

Government and influential Latin American nations.

A number of opposition groups have been formed, headed

by former leaders of Haiti.

None of these groups have, at

present, enough

strength to dominate the underground resis-

tance movement.

However, the Haitian National Party (Parti-

National) has the appearance of the most powerful and best

organized group. This party was formed by Clement Jumelle in'

the late 1940's and has received support from a number of

different sources.

We roger Rigaud and others are presently

having their activitles financed by the President of

Venezuela, the Governer of Puerto Rico, and other influential

anti-Communists in Latin America.

Rigaud is

City®

residing at 250 West 103rd Street, New York

Guston Jumelle, also with the Nationalist Party of

Haiti, is residing at

360 Riverside Drive, New York City.

In addition, the following individuals are involved in

the Haitian opposition movement:

General Paul E, Magloire, ex-President of Haiti. In

1950, Magloire was in charge of the Palace Guard and was

influential in a coup de tat from the then President Estime,

and made himself military dictator of Haiti

revolution in December 1956.

until deposed by

Magloire is residing at 205

West End Avenue, New York City.

Daniel Fignole. During the interim period following the

revolution in 1956,

a provisional

government was established

and Professor Fignole became President. He was only in office

a short period when his government was overthrown by Duvalier

in what is reputed to have been a

"rigged" election.

Luc Fouche, a former Haitian ambassador to Washington,

D.C., and Canada, presently living in exile in New York City.

General Leon Cantave, formerly head of the Haitian Army

which, in 1957, split into two factions. General Cantave

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lost control and the Army was taken over by General Antonio

Kabreau. It was General Kabreau who was reportedly involved

In rigging the election of Duvalier.

Senator Louis DeJoire. In the spring of 1959, with the

sanction of the Cuban Government, Senator DeJoire trained a

group of Haitians for an invasion of Haiti. When Duvalier

heard of this he dispatched Rene Depestre to Cuba. After

conferences with Ernesto "Che" Guevarra, DeJoire was ordered

to disband his

group and became persona non grata in Cuba.

He is presently living in exile in either Baltimore or New

York CIty•

Representatives of these groups are currently meeting

in New York in an effort to present a united front in the

underground movement to depose Duvalier.

Difficulty has been

encountered inasmuch as most of the individuals mentioned are

attempting to become leaders themselves.

Recent developments in these Haitian opposition activities

are of particular import to this Service because Antonio

Rodriguez Echazabal is actively engaged in overthrowing the

regime of Duvalier.

Echazabal married a Jamaican and settled in Haiti in

1942. By 1948 he opened a meat market there, trading as

Osoblonko. This was a very successful business and over a

period of years he cultivated a number of friends among

persons in positions of influence in Haiti. He was and is

known as Osoblonko by his friends and leaders in the oppo

sition movenent®

In 1959, former Dictator Trujillo of the Dominican Republic

tried to assassinate Osoblonko, then the Cuban Ambassador In

or public

haiti.

A hand grenade was tossed into the car in which

Osoblonko was riding and he quickly picked it up and threw it

out before it exploded. A few days later, Duvalier sent three

men with machine guns to ambush osoblonko.

They opened fire

on Osoblonko while he was riding in his official limousine

and his chauffeur was killed, however, he escaped unharmed.

This incident made him a bitter enemy of Duvalier.

While still Cuban ambassador to Haiti, Osoblonko assisted

Clement Jumelle, a political prisoner of Duvalier, in escaping

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from prison and furnished him asylum in the Cuban Embassy.

This activity required considerable courage in view of his

Since defecting from the Cuban regime,

Osoblonko has cultivated a number of underground contacts

in

Haiti. He is an avowed anti-Communist and is reported to have

a close member of his family presently in prison in Cuba.

The opposition activities of soblonko have taken a

very unusual turn recently.

He has not affiliated himself

with any legitimate opposition group.

He has been seen with

a Colonel Robert Bazile (possibly a Pierre R. Bazile who is

employed in the Pan American Union).

Bazile, a former

Commodore on detached duty from the Haitian Army, was in

charge of the Haitian Coast Guard.. He is reported to be an

anti-Communist, friendly to the United States.

Bazile has

handled a number of important positions in the Haitian Govern-

ment and is considered a competent administrator.

activities are suspect by members of these opposition groups.

Recently, Osoblonko was reported to have taken a trip to Miami,

Florida.

The reason for this trip and the individuals he met

are not known at this time..

We will continue to look into this matter as it relates

to the activities of Antonio Rodriguez Echazabal and keep you

advised of any future developments.

Harry

Special /Agent in Charge

Personal and Confidential

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- T UNITED STATES GÖVERNMENT

Memorandum

x-C0-2-32,68

U. S. Secret Service

Personal and Confidential

TO

Chief

DATE: February 28, 1963

FROM

.: SAIC Geiglein - Washington

sAR. til

SUBJECT:

Haitian Situation

1963 0

Reference is made to my menorandum suonitted February 25% al

On February 26g 1963, SA Charles E. Taylor had another

briefing-with the Central

Intelligence Agency inasmuch as

this Haitian situation is very fluid.

Pierre R. Bazile, who is currently employed with the

Organization of American States, is a CIA contact.

The CIA

considers him a very high caliber individual, trustworthy anc

honest.

Among the number of important positions he held with

the Haitian Government was that of Supervisor of the National

Lottery.

In connection with that position, Bazile had an

opportunity to further his financial interests if he were

inclined to be dishonest; however, such was not the case and

he is very poor.

Bazile reportedly turned down a lucrative

postion with the United Nations because he feels that he can

provide better service in his present position.

A new opposition group has recently been formed with the

avowed purpose of overthrowing the regime of Duvalier in

Haiti.

This group is headed by Osoblonko (Antonio Rodriguez

Echazabal)-

catalyst to the number of opposition groups, exerting his

influence in an effort to have leaders of these groups sub-

merge their interests in the overall comnon goal of deposing

Osoblonko was unsuccessful in attempting to

reconcile these groups. He feels the United States is not

provicing adequate support to the opposition groups in their

efforts to overthrow Duvalier. He is currently attempting

to enlist aid and assistance for this new group, which is

nameless, and has stated he would seek aid from

any source,

indicating, in order of priority, Russia, China, and Cuba:

There is every indication that this group is geared to

take an active part in this situation in the very near

future.

Osoblonko has claimed that he has a cache. of arms

and ammunition in Martinique, France, that can be placed at

the disposal of this group.

A trip has been planned for the

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very near future in which Osoblonko will accompany two

individuals, representing an unknown element that has

expressed an interest in backing the new opposition group.

The itinerary of this trip is reported to be San Juan,

Santo Domingo, and Martinique.

In the more than 20 years soblonko has associated

himself with Haitians he has developed a number of good con

tacts.

He is particularly well known among the mulatto

elite

in Haiti.

In his position as ambassador to Guatemala

and Pakistan for the Castro Government, he was actively

involved in pro-Communist activity with the satellite nations.

for the Castro Government and other valuable information that

would be of assistance to the United States. He has not been

used as a contact by the CIA because of his past history and

his close ties with Fidel Castro. On February 20, 1962, he

was in Martinique, France, and on April 6, 1962, he was

Guadalupe and San

Juan.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently checking

to determine the nature of Osoblonko's recent visit to Miami,

Florida.

It is believed that he has had previous contact

with Prio Soccaras, the former President of Cuba, and Manuel

Artime:

brigade commander representing the Cuban Council.

There is reported to have been a recent rift between leaders

of the Cuban Brigade. Osoblonko may attempt to exploit this

situation.

We will continue to look into this matter as it relates

to the activities.of Antonio Rodriguez Echazabal and keep you

advised of any future developments.

Jarri

larry Wa Geigleir

y W. Leglen

Special Agent in Charge

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U. So Secret Service

Fersonal and Confidential

Chief

Narch 19, 1983

SATC Geiglein - Washington

Haitian Situation

Reference is made to my memorandum submitted February 29,

1963%

interviews is set forth below.

During the past sonth, Osoblonko (Antonio Rodrizuez

chazabal)yhas Increased his activities with the new oppo-

SaTion group. He is presently in San Juan, Puerto Rico,

awaiting a visa for travel to the Dominican Republic. There

he plans to assume command of the operation of the opposition

apparatus which has been set up in the Dominican Republic.

Le intends to use this apparatus in a "takeover" of the

covernment of Haiti.

The exact neans he will enploy to bring

this about is not known at this time.

While in the process of forming this new opposition

group, Osoblonko made the following staterents to representa-

tives of the Nationalist Party of laiti and other groups

operating in the United States who are working toward the

overthrow of the present regine in Haiti:

I. Fis group is sponsored by the American Government

and has been assured of funds and necessary

assistance from the Central Intelligence Agency;

2=

He will be assisted by Ceneral Leon Cantave

(former head of the Haitian Army) who has

approved of his plan to form this opposition

group and the steps to be taken in deposing

Duvalier;

3.

and has given his tacit approval

t8 this

operatich

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Pierre RigaudV(Coordinator of the Nationalist

Party's activities in the Caribbean),

presently

operating out of the Dominican Republic, would

be kept advised of any activity of this new

groupe

Investigation by the Nationalist Party of Haiti disclosed

that Osoblonko deliberately lied when he made the statements

cited above in an attempt to gain stature with the opposition

groups and create an impression that he has important influ

ertial backing.

Dr. Artine was at Panana City, Panana, from

February 24 to 25, 1963, and on his return stated he did not

know Osoblonko and, further, wanted nothing to do with him.

Neither Rigaud nor

General Cantave had indicated in any way

that they would support isoblonko.

Further investigation by the underground element of the

Nationalist Party of Haiti has revealed Osoblonko was involved

in smuggiing and two murders in Cap Haitien before becoring

Cuban Anbassador:

It was also learned that Osoblonko cid

favors for Batista in Cuba. A former lieutenant of Castro

(now anti-Castro in exile in the United States) has classified

soblonko as a gangster, opportunist, and a liar.

You will r'ocall that when Castro cane to power on

January 1, 1959, Oscblonko assumed control of the Cuban

Enbassy in Haiti and became the Ambassador. The kilitary

avan the in.

Intelligence Chief ir liavana, Cuba, Famira Valdaz, innediately

sent his good friend, Captain Luis Luis da Cuban 6-2 repre-

sentative),

to become

No. 2 Man in The Embassy and observe

Osoblonko's activities.

Luis and Osoblonko have since becone

good friends

It is reliably reported that luis is presently

in Havana, Cuba, working with either the Intelligence or the

Foreign Service.

Celestino Fernandez y Suarez had lived in Russia during

the 1530's dnd attended the Lenin Institute there.

lie served

with Osoblonko in the Foreign Service for Fidel Castro and

was assigned the post at Pakistan:

His defection to the west

soblonko and he sought

an Enhan

states and turing the past

threng

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Senator Desulme (the father of Claude Desulme Mentioned

in C0-2-32,632) 1s presently residing in the Dominican Republic

and is reported to be a friend of soblonko.

Quinton Machado (a hatchet man for the Cuban Embassy, In

washington and reported to have been involved in a number of

acts of violence) is presently holding a key post in the

Foreign Service in Havana.

Machado was formerly Cuban Ambassador

in Guatenala (after Osoblonko served there•

He was declared

persona non grata because of subversive activities engaged in

against the Government of Guatemala. Machado and Osoblonko

were considered very close friends.

Recently, a 13-member Alliance for Frogress mission was

sent to Port au Prince, Maiti, At least seven members of this

delegation were reported to be pro-Castro or leaning

to the

Iat deft. The composition of this group shows the fine hand

of osobionko Lillian Jones (Osoblonko's sister-in-law and

Antonio Rodriquez Jones guardian), known to be an associate of

Esther Cuznan who is believed to be involved in various Commu-

nist activities, was the Executive Secretary of this Mission.

Alverez, Chief of the Mission, is a known pro-Castro. Other

members of the Mission are believed to be pro-Castro, nanely:

Dario, Paves and Carlos Plaza, both from Chile; Crores Mutton

of Belgiun; Henri Tassay from France; and David Ibarra fron

Mexico-

A daughter of osoblonko, living in

Washington, D.C.g

recently applied for a position with the Inter-American Defense

Council; however, she was turned down for security reasons.

She is now enployed in loodward 6 Lothrop Departnent store.

Lillian Jones is now employed in the Pan American Health Bureau.

She is known to have a number of associations with members of

the Cuban exile group.

Attached to this report is a clipping from the washington

Daily News of Friday, March 15, 1963, entitled "Red Takeover

of Haiti is Under Way." According to Hire brennan, the recent

Trade Mission from Czechoslovakia and the offer of a 30-year

trade pact is in keeping with the grand design of the Soviets

to spread Communism throughout the Caribbean area, precipitated

by the takeover in Haiti. It is felt that the takeover would

be without a revolution and would be preceded by a number of

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Communist technicians and others sent to Haiti ostensibly to

carry. out the terns of the Trade Mission.

Mr. Brennan feels

that stepped up Communist activity in Haiti can be expected

success by the Communists in Haiti is the key to the

situation in Latin America and the entire Caribbean area.

Mr. Brennan is presently conferring with representatives

of the CIA and has a plan called Operation Liberation®

This

plan, if implemented by the CIA would require an expenditure

of approximately $200,000 and for that the opposition groups

would make available the apparatus which they have established

during the past few years.

We will continue to look into this matter as it relates

to Antonio Rodriguez Echazabal and keep you advised of any

future developmants»

Harres

Harry W. Geiglein

Special Agent in Charge

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Formn No. 1558 (Revised)

NEXORANDOSI REPORT

(7-3-50)

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

SECRET

SS-1-15-276

ORIGIN Chief's Office

TYPE OF CASE

OFFICE

STATUS

Washington, D.

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Pending

PERIOD COVERED

CILE OR CAPTION

FILE NO. CO-2-32,682

Cuban Plot to Assassinate

the President

Washington, D. C.

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

March 11, 1963

Antonio Rodriguez y Jones

Bernardo Morales

Special Agent Charles E. Taylor, Jr.

SYNOPSIS

Collateral investigation requested of

New York and Newark in connection with

correspondence received by Tomas Azcuy.

DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

Reference is made to M/R submitted by SA B. J. Mullady, Newark,

dated March 6, 1963, furnishing information as to the sender, and

return address, of correspondence received by Tomas Azcuy.

On March Il, 1963, the Chief's Office advised that appropriate

investigation should be conducted to determine background infor-

mation on individuals corresponding with Azcuy.

UNDEVELOPED LEADS

Two copies of this report are being forwarded to New York

and Newark, requesting appropriate investigation in accordance with

the wishes

of the Chief's Office.

This office is requesting an FBI report on Tomas Azcuy e Ybaceta.

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MEMOBINDUY REPORT

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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

SECRE

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ORIGIN

WFO 3-20-63 CET

TYPE OF CASE:

OFFICE

STATUS

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INVESTIGATION MADE AT

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PERIOD COVERED

3-22-63t04-8-63

TITLE OR CAPTION

Cuban Plot to Assassinate

the President

Antorio Rodriguez J Jones

Bernardo Morales

SYNOPSIS

Tomas Azcuy received mail from Allstate

Motor Club, Murray Hill, N. Jo, which is

an organization furnishing service, etceg

for automobiles similar to AAA.

DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

Reference is made to memorandu report of SA Charles E. Taylor, Jr., Washington FO,

dated March 20, 1963, requesting that a background check be made of the individuals

corresponding with Tomas Azouy.

Other Investigation

The Allstate Motor Club, Murray Hill, N. J., is the only correspondent in New

Jersey from whon Azcuy received mail.

The Allstate Motor Club is a part of the

Allstate Insurance Company, and supplies services for automobiles which break

down on the road, and also supplies infornation for the purposes of making trips.

It is similar to the AAA®

DISPOSITION

With submission of this report, this case is closed.

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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

washington

ORIGIN

3-20-63

CET

TYPE OF CASE

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

New York, NY

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

Special Agent Horace I. Gibbs

DETAILS

OFFICE New York, NY

STATUS

New York, NY

3-29 - 1-4-63

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Cair

FILE NO. C0-2-32,682

TITLE OR CAPTION

Cuban Plot To Assassinate The

President

Antonio Rodriguez y Jones

Bernardo Morales

SYNOPSIS

Further investigation necessary in this District rela-

tive to the background of individuals corresponding

with Azcay.

DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

Reference is made to the memorandum report of SA Charles E. Taylor, Jr.,

Washington Field Office, dated 3-20-63, requesting investigation concerning

the individuals corresponding with Azuy.

Reference is also made to the memorandum report from SA Bernard J.

Mullady, Newark, dated 3-6-63, listing the return addresses to be investi-

gated in this District.

Other Investigations

On 3-29-63 the address w.W., 46 west 21st Street, New York I0, NY,

was personally visited by the reporting agent and found to be the

Editorial Office of the workers world (World View Publishers). It was

determined that the editor is Vincent Copeland, and the Manager is

Dorothy Ballan.

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On 3-29-63 an effort was made to determine the residents in

Apartment 4-D at 145 Audubon Avenue, New York City, and in this regard

the Superintendent, Leo Ortiz, was interviewed under a suitable pretext.

He stated that he has been Superintendent for the aforementioned address

for only 5 months, and knew very little concerning the people residing

in that building.

He said that to the-best of his knowledge Apartment

4-D was inhabited by 3 sisters whose tast hame is Pena (First names CCS-115

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unknown), whom he believes are from Santo Domingo. He could offer no

further information.

On 42-63 a confidential source advised that the address P.O. Box

2060 Cooper Station, N.I., was opened on 7-24-02 by Felix Ojidu, 63

Hamilton Terrace, New York City, business address 799 Broadway, New

York City. This confidential source also advised that P.O. Box 137,

Planetarium Station, N.I., was assigned to the Vanguard, which is a

publication at 167 East. 2nd Street, New York City, and that this

Post Office box was opened on 1-7-59 by Susan Ainge, 627 Amsterdam

avenue, New York City.

. On this same date, 4-2-63, the names Susan Ainge and Felix

Ojidu were checked in the files of the Irmigration and Naturalization

Bureau, 30 west Broadway, New York City, but they were not of record.

On 3-29-63 and 4-2-63 a visit was made to 691 Columbus Avenue,

New Jork City, and although the aforementioned address appears to have

accormodations for living quarters, no one seems to be in residence

there. No names were listed in the mailbox in the outer hallway, and

the reporting agent was unable to gain entrance, as the front door was

The nam

a Romes. 77 west 94th street, New York City,

was listed in the hallwayal 691 columbus avenue, New York City, as the

superintendent for that building. Efforts have been made to intervien

Mr. Homeo, which have thus far net with negative results.

Investigation continued.

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JENOSANOEI REPORT

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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

ORIGIN

Field

TYPE OF CASE

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Pahokee

and

Mari, Florida

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

OFFICE

STATUS

Continued

Mani, Florida

FILE NO.

C0-2-32,682

TITLE OR CAPTION

Cuban Plot To Assassinate the

President

PERIOD COVERED

12-2062

4-30-03

Antonio Rodriguez I Jones

St Emest I. Aragoz

DETAILS

Bernardo Morales

SYNOPSIS

Periodie, discreet contact with Bernardo Adalberto

Morales ivero at Pahokee, Florida, has not revealed

any usual activity on his part.

3-11-15, Miami,

advises the opinion on the handwriting of Jose Menendez

y Ramos, formerly of Tampa, Florida, is inconclusive.

(4) • INTRODUCTION:

(3)

Reference is rade to previous reports submitted in this case.

GENERAL NGUESS:

Periodic, discreet contact has been maintained with Bernardo Adalberto

Morales-rivero at Pabokse, Florida, through 3-11-32 and nothing has been

developed to indicate that he is a principal in this case.. He continues his

employment at ceola Sugar kill at Pakokee, Florida, and information discloses

no unusual act rity on his part.

On April 2i, 1963, information was received fros 3-11-15 indicating that the

opinion received on the handriting of Jose lenendezy Ranos, formerly of Tampa,

Florida, and mo since has returned to Cuba, was inconclusive.

(I) DISPOSITION:

This case is being kept open pending further instructions fron the

Chief's Office

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MENORANDCI REPORT

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1-1-12

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ORIGIN

11-30-62

TYPE OF CASE

R

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Paltimore, Maryland

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

OFFICE

STATUS

Special Agent William R. Holmes

DETAILS

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

Baltimore, Maryland

Closed - Baltimore

PERIOD COVERED

51-63

SECRET

FILE NO.

00-2-32,582

TITLE OR CAPTION

Cuban Plot to Assassinate the

President

Antonio Rodriquez y Jones

g9k

SYNOPSIS

Investigation being closed Baltimore

since apparently no further inquiry

is needed in this district.

DISPOSITION®

On December 10, 1962, in a telephone conversation with SA Holmes,

SAIC Geiglein, Washington, advised that no further inquiry would be

necessary in Baltimore until further notification. Since no further

request has been made, case is beinz closed Baltimore, to be reopened

if any additional investigation is required.

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OTTONAL FORM NO. 10

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UNITED STATES GOVEN MENT

Memorandum

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U. S.

Secret Service

TO

: Chief

DATE: May 13, 1963

FROM : SAIC Geiglein - Washington

dit

SUBJECT: Haitian Situation

1963.

Reference is made to my memorandum submitted March 1s MaR

this office and

one a presentate a series E Taylor os Finil

representatives of the Central Intelligence

Agency was held at CIA Headquarters concerning the above

subject.

On May 8,_ 1963, SA Taybr received an urgent telephone

call from Mr. Earl Brennan, legal adviser to the Haitian

National Party and the newly formed National Democratic Union

(UDN). Mr. Brennan advised that he was in receipt of infor-

mation from Roger Rigaud who is presently in the Dominican

Republic, and that this information was vital to the interests

of the United States and the Secret Service.

Mr. Brennan disclosed that since last report to this

Service on March 18, 1963, Osoblonko-(Antonio Rodriguez

Echazabal) had visited the Dominican Republic and then traveled

to New York City for the express purpose of raising money to

finance his efforts to overthrow the present regime in Haiti.

While in New York City, he contacted General Paul Ee Magloire

ex-president of Haiti!

who received $45,000 from Mr. De J.

sanct, a haitian businessman who is a British subject.

Mr. Brennan believes Osoblonko made other contacts in New York

and that at present he has raised in excess of $100,000 for

this venture.

During the interim, the 13-member Alliance for Progress

Mission has returned from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. As reported

previously by Mr. Brennan, at least seven members of this

delegation were reportedly pro-Castro or leaning to the far

left in their political affiliations. Mr. Brennan believes

members of this group,.

including Lillian Jones', Osoblonko's

sister-in-law, worked

the

in a clandestine manner in Haiti to set

stage for the present operation of Osoblonko.

On the return of Osoblonko to the Dominican Republic

approximately one month ago, he purchased a boat and had it

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Dre,

equipped with the latest electronic and navigational gear

to be used in connection with his present revolutionary plans.

Roger Rigaud reported to Brennan that approximately two weeks

ago Osoblonko hired an airplane and had leaflets dropped over

Port-au-Prince and other populated areas of Haiti.

leaflets identified Osoblonko's

group as the Unified Revo-

lutionary Forces and contained

an ultimatum that the Haitian

Army unconditionally surrender. Mr. Brennan feels that this

incident was designed to frighten the Haitian people and to

increase the tempo of the current turmoil and difficulties

being encountered by Dr. Duvalier.

Reporting from the Dominican Republic, Roger Rigaud does

not know the actual composition of this group but advises

that it is comprised of some 50 men who are being

trained

by one jacques Cassaganol who had previously received train-

ing in Cuba and had been known to have visited Cuba in 1959.

The

exact location of the training camp site is not known,

but it is believed to be near the Haitian frontier and not

more than 40 miles from Dajaborn in the interior of the

Dominican Republic.

Jacques brother, Raymond Cassaganol, told Rigaud that

he recently returned to the Dominican Republic from New York

where he had been sent by Osoblonko to contact General Paul

Magloire and brief him on the current Haitian situation.

Both of the Cassaganol brothers are violently anti-American.

Mr. Brennan feels that the important role being played by

Jacques in the training of this group shows the deft hand

of the Castro regime in maintaining control of the operation.

It appears to Mr. Brennan that Raymond Cassaganol is

shifting his position and now feels that it would be to the

best interests of the Haitian opposition groups to have a

combined military intervention including the United States,

Venezuelan, and Costa Rican governments.

Mr. Brennan was questioned as

to whether or not he had

any information that Echazabal's son, Antonio Rodriguez Jones,

was involved in any way in the current situation and whether

or not any associates of Jones were involved.

According

to

the information available to Brennan, no active part is

being taken by Jones or his friends

Washington, D. C.

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Mr. Brennan advised that Paul Verna is the contact in

Caracas, Venezuela, for the National Democratic Union and

that Verna has allied himself and his group with this cause;

further, that the coordinator for the activities of the

ed himself don

National

Democratic Union in the Caribbean is still Pierre

Rigaud

In conversations Brennan has had with Dr. Roger Rigaud,

it appears that Osoblonko still has a cache of arms in

Martinique that he will use in his revolutionary activity.

Mr. Brennan expects Dr. Rigaud to be in Washington, D.C., on

May 10 and at that time Dr. Rigaud will have further infor

mation on Osoblonko's activities in the Dominican Republic

and on the arms supply in Martinique.

Mr. Brennan is of the opinion that Osoblonko will strike

against the government of Haiti sometime before May 15, 1963,

and from the information brought to his attention it appears

that this operation in Haiti is a stepping stone toward the

bro in a

eventual takeover of the Dominican Republic.

On May 9, 1963, MI. A. P. Flynn of CIA and Special

Agent Joseph Scullay of the FBI were apprised of the infor-

mation set forth above.

Specia) AGent

in Charge

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SAIC - Miami

Cuban Plot to Assassinate the Fresiiens.

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Hay 27, 1963

In that you indicata in your Office Mecoranium or May 20, 1963 that

you tave dil control of this case, we will ba guided by your

instructions.

To shall contime our laison with our Cuban sources of information

as in tho pest und any Inforsation dureloped as to the subject mat

tar vill bo innediatoly comardou to you for avaluation.

Ke hare not bese favored vith a report fran you office Jine decerosi

I0, 1962 ani assue since Sula case is boing activaly irmstigatedor

as Mashington Pled Office that ve are not bring inchgan if the _

distribution of your report. It is sost difficult to paintin ragust

ith owe Cucun consoto i2 'e are not july intorned an to progresa:91

your case, it arT.

Than

John d. Marshal

SAIC: - Miami

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U.S. Secret Sertice

June 4, 1963

SAIC Marshall - Miani

SAIC Geiglein - Washington, D. C.

Cuban Plot to Assassinate the President

Reference 1s made to your memorandus of May 27, 1963

By separate cover you are being furnished copy of a

menorandum dated June 4, 1963, which Is the first sub

mitted since December 19, 1962, for general distribution

to interested offices.

Hem, Bi

Harry M. Geiglein

Special Agent In Charge

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SENORAYUN REPORT

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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

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ORIGIN Chief's Office

OFFICE

Washington, D. C.

SECRET

TYPE OF CASE

STATUS

FILE NO. CO-2-32,682

TITLE OR CAPTION

Protective Research

Pending

Cuban Plot to Assassinate,

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

PERIOD COVERED

the President

Washington, D. C.

3-11-63

5-29-63

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

Special Agent Charles E. Taylor, JI.

DETAILS

Antonio Rodriguez y JOnestl

Antonio Rodriguez y Echazabal

Bernardo Morales

Carlo

Tomas Azcuy

SYNOPSIS

Jones interviewed May 13, 1963,

by INS. FBI reports obtained on

Azcuy. Echazabal returned to the

United States on May 23, 1963.

DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

Reference is made to previous reports submitted in this

case with particular reference to report of the reporting Special

Agent dated March 20, 1963, in which it was indicated that

attempts would be made to obtain reports from the Federal Bureau

Investigation on Tomas Azcuy=YBACETA??

Reference is also made to status report submitted to the

depose the present regime of Duvalier in Haiti. As pointed out

in these reports, Osoblonko (Antonio Rodriguez Echazabal) promoted

, an operation in the Dominican Republic and identified his group

as the Unified Revolutionary Forces.

A training camp was estab-

lished near the border of Haiti in the Dominican Republic and the

training of

these men was under the direction of Jacques

Cassaganol/ a former Cuban Nationalist.

Approximately two weeks

ago, Dominican Republic authorities raided this camp and seized

all arms and equipment. All personnel involved in this operation

were declared persona non

grata and ordered to leave the

Dominican Republic.

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On May 23, 1963, Confidential Informant 1-15-9 advised

that Osoblonko

had returned to Washington, D.C., and his pass-

port had been lifted at San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Informant 1-15-9

further advised that Osoblonko had been contacted by Juan Bosch,

President of the Dominican Republic, prior to the raid and

advised that it was necessary that contemplated activity of in-

vading Haiti de stopped.

It is believed that Osoblonko may try

to make contact with members of the Resistance Movement who are

presently located in New Yorks City. One individual mentioned

was Mr. Luc Fouche, former Haitian ambassador to the United

States and Canada, presently living in exile in New York City.

Confidential Informant 1-15-9 advised further that rumors

are rampant concerning tuture activities of Osoblonko and they

range from Osoblonko being an agent of Duvalier to the fact that

he will continue to be engaged in activity to depose Duvalier for

his own personal gain.

Of interest is the incident involving the airplane that was

engaged by Osoblonko on April 20, 1963, to drop leaflets over the

port-au-Prince and other populated areas of Haiti.

• Confidential Informant 1-15-9 has established that the air

plane was obtained from sources in Martinique and also that these

leatlets were prepared in Martinique.

It has not definitely

been established, however, there is still a very strong possi-

bility that Osoblonko may have a cache of arms in Martinique.

allowed to enter the united pures prough paris

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Inquiry at 1-15-17 on May 23, 1963, disclosed that no pass-

port had been issued to Osoblonko

to leave the United States.

As he is a parolee and not a citizen of the United States, an

exit permit was issued and this was surrendered whenbe arrived

at San Juan, Puerto Rico en route to Weshington, D. C..

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Confidential Informant 1-15-17 has no information concerning

any activity of Osoblonko.

At the request of the reporting Special Agent, Antonio

Rodriguez Jones was interviewed on May 13, 1963, by Mr. Willlam B.

Dinwiddie,

Investigator for the Immigration and

Naturalization

Service and background information was obtained concerning his

present activities. It was learned that Jones is now employed as

an interpreter for the Embassy of Morocco and is planning to

attend Bard College, Annandale-On-Hudson, New York.

was

Mr. Dinwiddie advised that Antonio Rodriguez Jones!

changed and ne was placed on indefinite parole as of May 16,

1963•

Osoblonko is still classified as a parolee and as such

can be removed from the United States at any time for violation

Of any Immigration and Naturalization laws. Inasmuch as it is a

violation of the Imnigration and Naturalization laws

to actively

participate in the overthrow of a foreign government,

Mr • Dinwiddie expressed an interest in interviewing Osoblonko on

his return to the United States and obtaining a deposition: cover-

ing his recent

activities in the Dominican Republic.

Mr. William B. Dinwiddie furnished information that one

Eduardo Palmir, presently employed with the Pan American Newsweek

in New York City, is a valuable contact concerning Cubans in the

United States and in particular has information concerning

Osoblonko.

Palnir was formerly associated with the Intelligence

forces and worked directly under the Castro Regime in Cuba. This

information is being furnished the New York office for a possible

future contact on matters concerning Castro Cubans presently in

the United States. If it becomes necessary to contact Palmir,

it is agreeable with the Immigration and Naturalization Service

that the name Angel Pola be mentioned (Pola was Palmir's super-

visor in intelligence activities in Cuba).

On May 15, 1963, copies of the FBI reports on Tomas Azcuy

were obtained.:

These reports furnish background inormation on

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The reporting Special Agent briefed Mr. Dinwiddie on the

information developed by this Service and our investigation on

the Cuban plot to assassinate the President as it related to

Antonio Rodriguez

Echazabal.

UNDEVELOPED LEADS

If or when Osoblonso is interviewed by the Immigration and

Naturalization Service, Secret Service will be furnished a copy

of a deposition obtained and intormation as to what action will

be taken by the United States against him

Liaison is being continued with other government agencies

who have assisted in this case.

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DEMORIDES REPORT

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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

2.

SECRET

ORIGIN Chief's Office

TYPE OF CASE

OFFICE

STATUS

Washington, D. C.

FILE NO.

C0-2-32,682

TITLE OR CAPTION

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Pending

Cuban Plot to Assassinate

PERIOD COVERED.

the President

Washington, D. C.

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

July 23, 1963

Antonio Rodriguez y Echazabal

Special Agent Charles E, Taylor, Jr.

DETAILS

SYNOPSIS

Echazabal located and arrested by Immigra-

tion and Naturalization in Washington, D.C.,

and sent to Detention Center in Tampa,

Florida.

DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

Reference is made to previous reports submitted in this case,

with particular reference to report of SA Charles E. Taylor,

Washington, dated June 17, 1963.

On July 29, 1963,

Immigration and

Mr. Willlam 3. Dinwiddie, Investigator,

Naturalization Service, was personally interviewed

and furnished information concerning the present status of

Echazabal. On July 23, 1963, the Immigration and Naturalization

Service located Echazabal at his home at 1635 R Street, N.W.,

Washington, D.C., and placed him under arrest at 5:15 P.M. that

date.

At the time of his arrest, Echazabal's parole was revoked.

In custody of an INS officer he was transported by Eastern Airlines

to lampa, Florida, on July 23.

According to Mr. Dinwiddie, future

action on the part of INS rests in the hands of authorities in

Tampa, Florida.

The INS emergency lookout has been cancelled.

JNDEVELOPED LEADS

Iwo copies of this report are being forwarded to SAIC Jackson-

ville requesting that liaison be maintained with the officer in

charge of Immigration and Naturalization Service Detention Center,

Tanpa, Florida, in an effort to determine the final disposition on

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the subject. It is further requested that the Tampa office

place the necessary stops with the INS Detention Center so that

in the event Echazabal is released or moved to any other part

of the country, this Service will be so advised.

Liaison is being continued with other government agencies

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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

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ORIGIN

TYPE OF CASE

Chief's Office

OFFICE

STATUS

Miami, Florida

FILE NO. CO-2-32, 632

TITLE OR CAPTION

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Cortinued

PERIOD COVERED

Miami, Florida

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

August 1-5, 1903

Cuban Plot to Assassinate

The President

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SA Ernest I, Aragon

CATALS

SYNOPSIS

Interies al tuberto rancisco los 2 Paral Polisteal

Dinector of Fadio Libertad La Voz Anti-Cormunista de Arerica,

at ram, florida, disclosed that Radio libertad employed

Mario Altuna (lario Albona), mentioned in previous repore.

According to Fumberto lopez, altina vas a150 knoun as

"Semardo," Lopez states that lario altuna attempted to gain

control of the radio and was tisnissed. Mi. Lopea added he

later Leamed Mario Altuna was formerly connected intin

Communist factions in Cuba.

Humberto Lopez states that the

letter addressed to Box 1624, Mani, Florida, which bagins

with "Estizado Semardo may tell ham been intended for

Lario Bernardo altuna, or may have been the result of an

Altuna schame.

(4)

ESZODUCT ION:

Reference is made to previous revorös submitted in this case, ish particular

rafarence made to report dated December 14, 1952, submitted by the reporting agent

marin was disclosed the interception of a latter amenating from Cuba itich

rorealed a plot to assassinate the President of the united Stetes. The letter

in question, addressed to Pernardo Loralas, Apartaio 1624, Mari, Florida, 123

originally receired in lani, Florida, by 01ga Duque de Lopez,

vice of Humberto

Francisco lopez, director of Radio Libertad La Voz Anti-Communista, a clandestine

radio located in Caracas, Venezuela.

(3) GENERAL INQUIRIES:

On jugust 1, 1963, Humberto Francisco Lopez was personally interrioned is

this office with reference to the employees of Radio Libarted and the subject

Ister, which as intercaoted in liami, Florida, by his vira, Olga Duque do Lopez.

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liza Lopez is a Cuban national with resident alien status in the

United States. His Imigration and Naturalization io. is 1l 261 938;

he was born on January 29, 1920, and currently resides inun ais ilie at

1100 39 brickell Avenue, apartment 3, 1ami, Florida.

Humberto Lopez stated he was the political director of Radio Libertad

in Caracas and had full control of its oppration. He said that all mail for

the Radio hes received at P. 0. Box 1624, wiami, Floride, where his wife,

Olga Dugue da Logez, opened and reviaved it before sending it to Caracas.

He said that when the letter in questioned was read by his idfe she telephoned

him at Caracas and disclosed the contents of the letter to him

ir. loper said he had not been interviewed by a representative of the

Waited States Coverment vith reference to Radio Liöerted or the letter in

question.

Humberto Lopez stated that Radio Libe tad as initially began by eleven

individuals, whom he identifiad as follars, with their respective titles:

Rumberto Leancisce Togen 7 Perez,

Political Director.

Colonel jonas arias - no title.

(Personally knon to

toe writer and now in the J.S. Military).

Jonge Eateraz- no tisle.

Francisco dunge de VitlAricencio, financial Secretary. - JeRor mo

Mario Ferderco Alena, Public Relations. - BEiNATU

aparis del Real. Folitical Director.

nba1 darlos Tamare Coronado,

Lechnical Director. - Acarpina

Hecurize director.

Manzel Canolo)

Aas ecuady Director Merels

Hector Latespere, -

-secutive Director.

Jose JEnandez.

Erecutive Dizector.

Niz. Lopez added that some of the Radio associates had selected "ar

names to be used to identiry them in tre

event of hostilities

. He said he

vas mown as "Claudio:; Francisco Hurez

iras knoun as "Jarenital: fario

Samardo Altura tras loin by his riddle name sa "semardo; 1b2l Ca-los

Tamago was morn as Migripino; and Manuel Mas was known as "tionolo."

He stated that Colonel Tomas Arias, Jorg? Esteve?, and Manuel Alas

vore dismissed from the Radio about tio

ronuhs after its inception because

their services vere no longer needed.

He added that Aramis del Real was

also disrissed because he attempted to nake a financial gain from the Radio

rather than employ and devote all his efforts tovard anti-comunist

propagande a

Subsequently,

, 15. Lopez added,

rector valdespare, intonio tunez,

and

aria Bernerdo Aruna, ore also dismiased because of political conflicts.

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Mr. Loges said that mile Mario Altuna was still working with the

Radio they authoriced altuna's brother, name uninown, who vas then residing

in Miami, Florida, to receive the Radio's mail, which was then being sent

to P. 0. Box 3505, Miami, Florida, He said that all mail ias opened by

iltuna's brother before forwarding to Caracas. He added they later discovered

that numerous letters containing donations intended for the operation of the

Radio were missing and he decided to change radio address to P. 0. Box 1521,.

iani, and made his vile, Olga Duque, responsible for the receipt and forvarding

of tire Radio's mail to Caracas.

He stated that mario Altuna has been endeavoring for sany years to

obtain a visa fron the U. S. Imbassy in Caracas to enter the United States

but that it has been denied several times because he is suspected of having

Communist affiliations.

Be revealed that he later learned that Mario Altua

was moin in cargoes as having been associated in Cuba with one JESUS Nemendez

a negro communist no as killed during the president Prio ragine, ne addea.

that jesus Kenendes vas Jeoetamy Ceneral of the Federacion Macional de

dereros larsareros National Federation ai Sugar Morkers) and Vario Altura

tos his secratert.

lopes said that altuna pied a printing shop loin as

Fertiles in Ravana, Cuba, and produced work for jesus Menendez.

numberto lopaz said that after iltuna was dinissed fron the Radio

he was laber alloied to speak over the radio under the sponsorship and on

sonalê of the Cuban Revolationary Council of Miani. He added that wren

-=esz390u. 19nned5 Tasiona Ceraces, Venezuela, Vario Altuna allegedly

represented sell is a member of tha Cuban

Revoltionar, Council althoug

he was not inom to harra attended any of bha finecions..

I. Longs sace that the letter addressed to Bernardo Morales, Box

162i, liani, Florida, nice begins with "Estinado Bernardo" may all have

been intended for Mario Barardo iltuna,' or may have been the ragult of an

Alt ma schere.: Loges surnised thet bario iltina, as a result of his failure

connections within cuba, may have been the instigator of the latters inmolved

in this case, although, men asked, lopez stated he did not know the

brat the names "carlos" and "virian", contained in the letter addressed to

Mari, were unloonn to him.

He seid that in the letter internated in liami, in referring to the

sentences "lour tacties should be to continue demonstrating joursel as

anic formunist, nor? specifically anti-dastro, as you have," and "3y the

are y0u already spealing over the radio against Fidel?" may oll be

egalicable to Mario "semardo" Altuna.

roper also added, in riferring to

5no Postsariet "How is vour wire? Codet are and your brothes Marries that;

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Fumberto Lopez said he could vrite to bario iltuna in Caracas in an

eftor to obtain a roply in Altunais oun handriting. he added that libuna

is currently employed by an American firm by the name of Monadon Corporation,

Edificio Maroa, Plasa Auyantouy, Colinas De Sello Monte, Caracas, Venezuela.

o 130 0 53, a ca, a 13 teached

Mr. Lopaz nade available the business card of Mario-Altuna, and same is attached

for the Hashington Fi9ld Office if it may be of further value to that office.

Ma. Lopez stated that ät such time as he receites a reply from vario.

Albuna be will contact this office.

on dugust 6, 1963, I interviewed Ilis Botifoll, chief delegate to the

soush Aericaa countries for 3-11-20. Mr. Sotifoll

said that liario Altuna

was associated with 2-11-20 in Carseas, Venezuela. He addad that altuna

sad been unsuccessful in securing a risa to enter tine United States because

at tis forme Commist ties. Botiroll seid that in the yes 1945 mouna

is koin to have associated ith Communist factions in Cuba bu thet he

celiares Altina is not non a Commist or has Comunist connections.

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caned that a3 does not kaow Altuna vell enough un aresent a clear and thorugh

story of his backgrounde

(1) CONCLUSION:

Continued backaround inquiry of Mario Altna in Mani, Florida,

ill not

o= rade at tris time uncil is con bo determined mother or nos he is

abbachaenis:

Tash. 7/0: Business card of liario Altuna.

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Form No. 1588 (Resked)

MENORANDOY DEPORT

(7-4:00)

Washington

ORIGIN

3-20-63 CET

TYPE OF CASE

Proteative Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Now Tore NY

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

Special Agent Harase i Gibbs

DETAILS

UNITED STATES SECRET SER

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TREASURY DEPAR

OCT 9

1963

OFFICE New York, NY

STATUS

YOrBLE NO. CO-2-32/,682

NETLE OR CAPTION

Closed - New York

PERIOD COVERED

Cuban Plot To Assassinate The

President

4-22 - 5-7-63

Antonio Rodriguez y Jones

Bernardo Morales

Fill

YNOPSI

Susan Ainge was of record in the files of the Bureau

of Special Services and Investigations.

BE AILS OF INVESTIGATION

Reference is made to the memorandum report subnitted by the reporting

agent on 4-9-53.

Other Investigations

On 4-22-63 in response to one of the office cards left by the re-

porting agent, a telephone call was received from Joseph Romeo, superin-

tendent of 691 Columbus Avenue, New York City. fe advised that the

second floor of the aforementioned premises is rented by a political

club named the Casa Cuba, and that he could offer no infomation rela-

tive to the names of any of the members, or of their activities.

Other Law Inforcement Azencies

DISTRIBUTION

On 5-1-63 the reporting agent telephoned the Bureau of Special

Services and Investigations, Worth Street, New York City, and inter

viewed Detective William Tarrasska, relative to checking his files for

the names Pena, Felix Ojidu, and Susan Ainge. Detective Tarrasska ad-

vised that the names Pena and Ojidu were not on record, but Susan

Ainge was noted in their files as having been issued Post Office Box 234,

Planetarium Station, on I1-10-58, in the name of the publication

Vanguard, and on 1-7-59 the Post Office box was changed to 137, and the

business

address of the publication was given as 167 East

2nd Street,

New York City.

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published by the Provisional Organizing Conmittee for the Cormunist

Party.

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MIEMURISDOM REFORT

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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

S51-15-281

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washington FO,

ORIGIN

S7-53. CEI

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OFTICE Tampa, Florida

STATUS.

FILE NO. CO-2-32,682

TITLE OR CAPTION

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INVESTIGATION MADE AT

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PERIOD COVERED

Cuban Flot to Assassinate

The President

Can

Tampa, Florida

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

August 9 - Oct 9, 1963

Antonio Rodriquez y Echazabal

SA Amold K. Peppers

DETAILS

SY NO

PSIS

Information now received from the INS, Tampa,

indicates that the subject Echazabal was trans-

ported August 17, 1963, by the INS, to Miami,

Florida, for deportation; that subject paid

his own way to France, via Martinique; that the

Miami office of INS can furnish date and

confirmation of subject's leaving the USe

DETATIS OF INVESTICATION

Reference is made to the M/R of SA Taylor, Washington FO, dated &7-63, indicating

that Antonio Rodriquez y Echazabal, as of July 23, 1963, had been removed to

the INS Detention Camp at Tampa, Fla.

Mr. Bo. E. Kessner, Officer ir-Charge, Immigration and Naturalization Service,

Tampa, was interviewed this date as to the present status of the subject.

advised that the subject was given a deportation hearing and ordered deported,

and as Of August 17, 1953, subject was transported by the INS to liami, Florida;

that the subject agreed to voluntary deportation, and reportedly paid his own

passage with destination of France, via Martinique.

Mr. Kessner/that the file in theirmain office

at Miami hould confirm subject's

deportation as to date, destination, ship, etc

DISPOSITION

Case closed at Tamps with two copies of this report to Miant for review of the

file re subject at INS headquarters, that city.

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Inaswuch as the reference M/R was designated Secret, this report is being

fumished the interested offices direct via registered mail.

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• MGEMORINDCA! REPORT

#(7-1-50)

SS-7-15-234

ORIGIN

TYPE OF CASE

Chief's Office

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

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INVESTIGATION MADE BY

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

Secret

OFFICE

STATUS

Washington, D. C.

Closed

PERIOD COVERED

8/7/63 -10/14/63-

Special Agent Charles E. Taylor, JI.

DETAILS

FILE NO. CO-2-32,682

TITLE OR CAFTION

Cuban Plot to Assassinate

the President

всему.

• Antonio Andres Rodriguez

y Echazabal

Antonio Guillerno Rodriguez-Jones

SYNOPSIS

Echazabal ordered excluded and deported to

Portugal. His son, Antonio Jones, is presently

attending Georgetown University in Washington,

B.Co

DETATES OF INVESTIGATION

Reference is made to previous reports submitted in this case, particularly

to that of reporting agent dated August 7, 1963. This report covered the arrest

of Echazabal and indicated that he was transported in custody of Immigration and

Naturalization Service to Tampa, Florida, on July 23, 1963.

Mr. Villiam B. Dividdie, Investigator, Immigration and Naturalization

Service, Washington, D.C., furnished information that Echazabal was deported

from the United States.

Accordingly arrangements were made to review Echazabal's

INS file at the INS Washington District Central Office, Washington, D.Ua, on

October 1, 1963.

Information:

Review of this file, No. A 12-941-442, disclosed the following

Following arrest of Echazabal in Washington, D.Go, on July 23,

1963, he was flown to Tampa, Florida, in custody of INS officers,

where an Exclusion Hearing was held on August 8, 1963. At this

hearing it was learned that the Secretary of State cancelled

Echazabal's non-immigrant visa on July 29, 1963. At the conclusion

of the hearing, Echazabal was ordered excluded and deported from the

United States.

DISTRIBUTION

Chief

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New York

Newark

Miant Airmail

Washington

EGISTERED

On August 17, 1963, Echazabal was transported to Miami, Florida,

and departed Miami en route to Lisoon, Portugal, via San Juan, Fuerto

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Rico, on Pan American Flight No. 254. Mr. J. E. Gary, Chief of

Deportation Branch, INS, Miami, Florida, verified his departure from

the United States.

On September 24, 1963, Antonio Jones telephoned Investigator

Dinwiddie of INS, advising that he is presently attending Georgetown

University School of Foreign Affairs.

Miss Janette Auger, Assistant Registrar, Georgetown University, was inter-

viewed on October I, 1963. She furnished the infornation that Antonio Jones

registered in the School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, on

School

Septemoer 19, 1963, majoring in International Relations. On his registration,

Jones furnished his hone address as 1638 R Street, N.W., Washington, D. Cos

Apartment 32, Telephone No. 332-6277.

DISPOSITION

This investigation at Washington, D.C., is concluded with the submission

of chis report.

Liaison is being continued with other Government agencies in Washington,

D. fo, who have assisted in this case. In this regard, it was learned that the

Federal Bureau of Investigation interviewed Antonio Echazabal while he was in

detention in lampa, florida. Arrangements are being made for a copy of their

report, FBI No. 105106077, submitted by Sd Howard Rutherford on September 9,

1963, to be furnished this office. When received the FBI report will je for-

warded to Chief's Office for disposition.

It was learned from a confidential source of known reliability that

Antonio Rodriguez Echazabal is planning to live in Paris, France. Efforts are

presently being made by the FBI and CIA to verify this.

Form 1639 is being submitted with the original of this report and semi-

annual checkups on Echazabal will be maintained through other Government agencies

until such time as his permanent residence overseas is known.

Form 1639 is being executed on Antonio Jones and semi-annual checkups will

be maintained by this office.

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MENOLANDON REPORT

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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

SS-1-15-286

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Chief's Office

TYPE OF CASE

Protective Research

OFFICE

STATUS

Washington, D. C.

SECRETA

FILE NO.

C0-2-32,682

TITLE OR CAPTION

Closed

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Washington, D. C.

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

PERIOD COVERED

10-14-63

11-18-63

Special Agent Charles E. Taylor, JI.

Cuban Plot to Assassinate

the President

Antonio Rodriguez y Echazabal

DETAILS

SYNOPSIS

Edith Rodriguez Jones is

planning to visit her husband

in Paris, France. Report

received from the FBI covering

interview of Echazabal at

Tampa, Florida, prior to his

being deported.

DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

Reference is made to previous reports submitted in this case,

particularly to that of reporting Special Agent dated October 14,

1963, covering the deportation of Antonio Rodriguez Echazabal.

INS,

On October 17, 1963, Mr. William Dinwiddie, Investigator,

Washington, D. C., furnished information that Edith

Rodriguez Jones

had requested permission to visit her husband,

Antonio Rodriguez Echazabal, in Paris, France.

At the time of

making the application, Edith Jones advised she did not know the

exact address of her husband but would advise the INS when she

knew his exact address.

On November 1, 1963, Mr. Dinwiddie advised that he has not

as yet received the address of Echazabal; however, he will follow

up and obtain this information from Edith Jones before she leaves

the United States.

DISTRIBUTION

On October 31, 1963, Special Agent Joseph Scullay, FBI,

obtained a copy of a report covering Echazabal's interview by

the FBI at Tampa, Florida, on September 9, 1963, just prior to his

being deported.

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DISPOSITION

Liaison is continuing with other government agencies in

Washington, D. C., who have assisted in this case.

Form 1639 has been executed on both Antonio Jones and

Antonio Rodriguez Echazabal.

Attachments:

Chief - FBI report dated September 9,

INS report dated October 15,

1963 .

1963.

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• Form No. -588 (Revised)

MEUESDOM REPORT

(7--]-50)

SS-1-15-287

ORIGIN

TYPE OF CASE

Chief's Office

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Washington, D. C.

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

Special Agent Charles E. Taylor, Jr.

DETAILS

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

OFFICE Washington, D.C.

STATUS

Closed

PERIOD COVERED

• 11/12-21/63

SE C

E T

FILE NO.. CO-2-32,682

TITLE OR CAPTION

Cuban Plot to Assassinate

the President

Antonio Rodriguez y Echazabal

SYNOPSIS

The Central Intelligence Agency advises that agents

recently executed. In Cuba are not associated, with this case.

DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

Reference is made to previous report submitted in this case.

On November 12, 1963, a bulletin appeared in the Washington Daily

News, Washington, D.C., under dateline Miami, November 12, UPI,

"Four men identified as Central Intelligence Agents! who attacked

Cuba in a small boat from the Florida keys were executed today by a

Cuban firing squad, Havana radio said.. They were identified as

Antonio Gobella Rodriguez and Jose F. Bolanos Morales.

On November 13, 1963, Mrs. Romans, Liaison Representative for

the CIA, was called

by telephone and apprised of this report as it

tied in with this case. It was pointed out that the first letter

in the investigation of this case, postmarked Havana, Cuba, November

14, 1962, was addressed to Antonio Rodriguez in Washington, D. Co,

and the second letter postmarked Havana, Cuba on November 29, 1962,

was addressed to Bernardo Morales in Miami, Florida.

After appropriate inquiry of officials at the CIA, Mrs. Romans

advised the reporting Special Agent on November 18, 1963, that there

was no information on file at the CIA that would indicate that these

individuals were associated in any way in this case.

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"BULLETIN

MIAMI, Nov. 12 UPL

Four men Identified as "Cen-

Intelligence

Agents"

who attacked

Cuba-

in

small-boat from the Florida

keys were executed today by

* Cuban firing squad, Ha-

: Vana radio said.

They were Identifled as

Antonio Gobela Rodriguez

Orlande:

Sanchez

Sarasa,

-Jun Me Willian Rodriguer

and dese F. Bolanos Morales

WASHINGTON DAILY NEWS

Washington, D.'C.

November 12, 1963

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Forma No. 1588 (Revised)

MEWORLNDUS REPORT

(8-|-50)

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

'Secret

ORIGIN Chief's Office

TYPE OF CASE

OFFICE

STATUS

Washington, D. C.

TITLE OR CAPTION

FILE NO. CO-2-32,682

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Closed

PERIOD COVERED

Cuban Plot to Assassinate

the President

Washington,

D. C.

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

May 20, 1964

Antonio Rodriguez y Echazabal

Special Agent Charles E. Taylor, Jr.

DETAILS

SYNOPSIS

Original letters received for investigation

and FBI Laboratory Reports on results of

their examinations of

these letters

are

being forwarded to Chief's Office.

DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

Reference is made to previous reports submitted in this case.

A review of the Washington Field Office file disclosed that

the original letters received for investigation are on file. These

1962, were returned by the

laboratory reports on the results of their examinations.

In addition,

information relating to the third letter, postmarked in

Havana, Cuba,

November 5,

1962, directed to a Guatemala City addressee, is on file

at the Washington Field Office and is being forwarded to Chief's

Office.

The two FBI laboratory reports, dated December 18 and December 31,

1962, respectively, setting

forth the results of their examinations,

are also forwarded

to Chief's Office. It is noted that in the FBI

report dated December 31, 1962, Mrs. Ann Neel was developed as a

possible investigative lead.

Investigation by our Miami office, which

is covered in report of SA Aragon dated January 31, 1963, failed to

develop any tie-in of Mrs. Neel with the principals of this investi-

gation.

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DISPOSITION

This case remains closed at Washington.

ATTACHMENTS

Chief:

Copy of Dept. of State telegram, 12/6/62;

Original letter postmarked Havana, Cuba, 11/14/62;

Original letter postmarked Havana,

Cuba, 11/29/62;

FBI Laboratory Report dated I2/18/62;

FBI Laboratory Report dated 12/31/62.

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SAN, 1586 Revisedy

ENORINDUM REFORT

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Washington

ORIGIN

5/28/64 CET

TYPE. OF CASE

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Washington, D. C.

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

Secret,

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

OFFICE

STATUS

Washington, D. C.

Closed

PERIOD COVERED

6/23/64 to 6/25/64

Special Agent Kenneth B. Thompson

DETAILS

TIFy

FILE NO. CO-2-32,682

TITLE OR CAPTION

Cuban Plot to Assassinate the

President

Antonio Rodriguez Jones

Saur

SYNOPSIS

Rodriguez Jones has been attending Georgetown

University's School of Foreign Service. A change

of address order for Jones has been filed with

the Post Office forwarding mail from 1638 R Street,

No Mog. Washington, D. Co, to 4208 Chesapeake Street,

No Hog. Washington, D. C..

DETATIS OF INVESTICATION

On 6/23/64, SA Thompson telephoned Postal Inspector'g Aide Al Browning»

re change of address order for the above captioned subject.

0n. 6/24/64, Postal Inspector's Aide Browning, telephoned SA Thompson

and advised that an order for a change of address had been filed in Jones!

name from 1638 R Street, N. W., Washington, D. C., to 4208 Chesapeake Street,

N. Wo, Washington, D. C..

On 6/24/64, SA Thomson interviewed Mr. John Bevin, Registrar's Office,

Georgetown University. He advised that the above captioned subject attended

the Spring Semester in Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service,

majoring in Internal Relations. Mr. Bevin advised that Antonio G. Rodriguez

Jones attended this school through June 8, 1964; that he is registered under

the name of Antonio Guillermo Rodriguez; and that the school records List

1638 R Street, N. W., Washington, D. C., as his home address.

On 6/25/64, SA Thompson called at 1638 R Street, N. W., Apartment 32.

There was no response to the knock.

The janitor of this apartment building

advised that apartment 32 was vacant.

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On 6/25/64, I drove by 4208 Chesapeake Street, N. W., Washington,

D. C..

This is a large two story stucco frame house.

A 1961 green

Chevrolet Impala four-door Sedan, 1964 D. C. license 8H8838, was parked

In the driveway.

The Department of Motor Vehicles advised this License

is issued to a 196, Chevrolet, registered to Hans Maego, date of birth

8/6/30, D. C. pernit number 24,23702.

On 6/25/64, SA Perry made a call on pretext at 4208 Chesapeke

Street, N. M., and was advised by the women answering the door that

the family that lived there was Rodriguez.

DISPOSITION

Closed. Form 1639 submitted to date.

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Forma 30. 1588 (Revised)

JIENOPANDTH RELOST

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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

ORIGIN

TYPE OF CASE

OFFICE

STATUS

Nashington. D.

FLENO. CO-2-32,652

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Closed

Nashington, D. C.

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

12-9-64

Special Agent Louis 3. Sims

DETAIS

TITLE OR CAPTION

Person Identified:

PERIOD COVERED

Name: Antonio Andres Rodriguez

y Eschazabal.

Address:

Madrid, Spain

(exact address unknown)

Type : Threat

SYNOPSIS

Subject was deported from this country in

August 1963, therefore check-ups are being

discontinued.

(4) INTEODUCTION:

Reference is made to Form 1659 dated June 23, 1964, submitted by Special Agent

john i. Grines.

(3) GENTRAL INVESTIGATION:

On Decenber 9, 1954, Mr. Willian 3. Dinwiddie, investigator, Immigration and

Naturalization Service, Nashington, D. C., vas interviewed by the writer regarding

the subject.

Dinniddie stated the.

subject is believed to be in Spain, inasmuch as

the subject's wife has contacted Dinwiddie and stated she is still attempting to

Dinviddie is doubtful this will

nappen.

He stated the subject's complete file is in their Miami, Florida, office.

(F) DISFOSITION:

This case remains closed and check-ups are being discontinued since the subject

is no longer in this country.

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Forza NO. 1808 (Revised)

SLEMONANDCU REFORT

(1-1-50)

ORIGiN Chief's Office

TYPE OF CASE

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Mashington, D. C.

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

Special Agert Louis B. Sims

DETAILS

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

Secret

OFFICE

STATUS

Washington, D. C.

Closed

PERIOD COVERED

December 10, 1964

FILE NO. C0-2-32,632

TITLE OR CAPTION

Person Identified:

Name

* Antonio Guillerno

Rodriguez y Jones

Address:

4208 Chesapeake Street, NW

lashington, D. C.

Type : Threat

STOPSIS

Subject is presently attending Georgetown

Jniversity, Nasnington, D. C., and he has.

expressed no Presidential or

• "hite House

interest A review of the file reveals

the investigation did not establish that

the letters concerning a plot to assassinate

the President were actually intended for the

subject, therefore check-ups are being

discontinued.

(A) INTRODUCTION:

Peference is nade to form 1059 dated December 2, 1904, and to memorandun report

01 Jrecial Agent Kenneth 3. Thompson dated June 29, 1964.

(F) DISPOSITION:

This case remains closed with this report and check-ups are being discontinued,

inasmuch as the subject is presently residing at 4203 Chesapeake Street, N.W.,

Washington, D. C., and attending Georgetown University and has expressed no

White House or Presidential interest. (Also, a review of the file reveals the invest-

igatior. did not establish that the letters conceming a plot to assassinate the

President were actually intended for the subject or his father Antonio

fodriguez y

Echazabal.

Andres

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OSA GEN. REG. NO. 27

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

: 10-2-32,682

Ua. So Secret Service

'O

Inspector Elliott C. Thacker

DATE: December 15, 1964

ROM: SA Frank G. Stoner - PRS

UBJECT: Antonio Andres Rodrigues y Eschazabal - PRS Subject

Reference is made to memorandum report submitted by SA Louis B. Sins?

dated Washington, D. C. 12-9-040

Mr. V. C. Nikstaitis, Supervisor, Imigration Inspection Travel Control,

Immigration Naturalization Service, U. S. Department of Justice, Wash-

ington, D. C. was interviewed this date in his office, at which time he

was requested to list subject's name at their different ports of entry into the

United States, so that this office could be notified in the event subject returns

to the United States..

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SAIC Geiglein - washington

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Antonio Guillerno Rodriguez Jones

U. 1 SECRET SERVICE

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SS Form 1539 is overdue and should be submitted to this

office as soon as possible.

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Special Agent in Charge

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

UNITÉD STATES GUVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

•ASAIC TONNS

FROM

CLERK LEVINE

U.S. Sewu! Service

DATE: November 4, 1965

2:25 PM

SUBJECT: Antonio Andres Rodrigues y Eschazabal - CO-2-33,115 Dọc # 4

Lou Simms, SA from the Washington Field Office, U.S.S.S. called to inforT

PRS that the above subject is now living in the United States at the

following address:

4208 Chesapeake Street, N.W•

Washington, D.C.

Levine

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FOrTy NO. 1558 (Rerised)

MEMORISDEN REPORT

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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

ORIGIN Field

TYPE OF CASE

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Washington, D.C.

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

Special Agent Louis B. Sins

DETAILS

OFFICE

STATUS

Washington, D.C.

Closed

PERIOD COVERED

11/4/65

C0-2-33,115

FILE NO

Document #4

TITLE OR CAPTION

Person Identified:

Name : Antonio Andres Rodriguez

y Eschazabal

Address:

4208 Chesapeake St., N.W.

Washington, D.C.

Type :

Threat

SYNOPSIS

Information was received from the FBI

that the subject returned to this coun

try on October 29, 1965, and will reside

at the above address. Check-ups are not

deemed necessary.

(A) INTRODUCTION:

(3)

Reference is made to previous reports in this case.

GENERAL. INVESTIGATION:

On November 4, 1965, SA Joseph I. Scully, Washington Field Office, Federal

Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C., telephoned this office and advised the

writer that the subject was admitted to San Juan, Puerto Rico on October 27, 1965,

from Martinique, French West. Indies; also, that

the subject then flew from San Juan

to Washington, D.C., and will reside at 4208 Chesapeake Street, N.W., Wasnington,

D.C. SA Scully advised he is not aware of what investigation, if any, that will be

conducted by his office.

(F) DISPOSITION:

A review of the file reveals that no information was developed during the

investigation to establish that the letters concerning a plot to assassinate the

President were actually intended for the subject.

In view of the above, this case is closed in Washington and check-ups are not

deemed necessary.

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

U. S. SECRET SERVICE

C02-33,115 Doc. #4

TO

: FILE

DATE: May 4, 1967

FROM : SA Freriks

SUBJECT: Synopsis of File

This file contains information relating to an alledged plot to assassinate

the late President Kennedy. It originated November, 1962, and was dis-

contimed December, 1964.

The above Document No, has been assigned to the plot itself and to subject

Antonio Guillarmo Rodriguez-Jones.

The following is a listing of individuals who have been indexed with

respect to the plot.

"Dummy Folders" have been made for these persons

with the notations on each folder refering to the above folder for information.

A11 inforation pertaining to this plot and to individuals involved

therein is contained in this file.

Any information concerning these individuals

not related to the plot should be filed in their respective folders.

Subjects involved in the alleged plot are:

J Antonio Andres Rodriguez Echazabal • Doc.

. Enrique Pedro Rodriquez-Jones

* ?

DoC.

, Bernardo Rivero Morales

Doc.

jEdith Rodriguez-Jones

735.700

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#359

Retired

Doc. #360

3-18-20

On November 14, 1962, a letter was received and turned over to the USSS

which indicated there was a plot to assassinate President Kennedy.

The

letter was addressed to Antonio Rodriguez, determined to be the subject,

though it as mis addressed and undeliverable.

On November 29, 1962, a second letter, postiarked Havana, Cuba, was

intercepted which gave further support to the alledged plot.

The letter

was addressed to Bernardo Rivero Vorales, and indicated that he contime

his anti-Castro front until the plot developed further. Both letters

were signed "Pepe".

It should be noted that the subject's father, Antonio Andres Rodrigez-Ichazabal,

vas a former Cuban Ambassador and detected to the U. S. when Castro toos

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over Cuba. He later became a militant and attempted to overthrow the

government of Haiti, was unsuccessful and returned to the U S. Here

he was arrested for violation of Immigration parole and deported to

Portugal on 8-17-63. He has since returned to the U. S..

On 12-10-62, a third letter was intercepted, dated 11-5-62, addressed

to Carlos keneses in Guatemala, and again signed by Pepe.

(Jose

"Pepe" Menendez)

The subject was interviewed on 12-12-62 and indicated allegiance to

American principles and his desire to remain in the U. S..

He was

a student at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. on 9-24-63.

Investigative Agents concluded that the letters were being deliberately

mis-addressed so as to be undelieverable and therefore stood a chance

of being intercepted. The intent of the writer was not clear but it

was felt that it may have been an attempt to either stir up trouble

Investigation further reveals that the subject has no connection with

any plot to assassinate President Kennedy and that none of the other

subjects did either.

Checkups were discontinued on 12-1064 at which time the subject was still

a student at Georgetown University.

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STATES GOVERNMENT

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OM :

S1 George Oofer Hung Offin

SUBJECT:

Antonio Rodriguez-Jones

1J.S. Secret Service

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Doc. # L

3-18-71

DATE: 12:00 MOOn

St Yanger, 170, advised that he was contacted cy Inspector Putman, Imigr-

ation Dept., requesting information on the surject.

The subject is under

investigation by the Immigration Dept. The subject is of record but I was

unable to Iccate the file.

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Azcuy who presently resides in Passaic, New Jersey, and is the

only known pro-Castro Cuban in that area.

UNDEVELOPED LEADS

Liaison is continuing with other government agencies who

have assisted this Service in this case Arrangements will be

made with liaison representatives of 1-15-9 in an effort to see

that the best interests of the government are served when

Osoblonko is interviewed. Mr. William B. Dinwiddie, Investigator

for the Immigration and Naturalization Service, plans to interview

Osoblonko and obtain a deposition. This Service will be fur-

nished a copy of this deposition.

Copies of FBI reports on Azuy are attached to the Chief's

office copy of this report for whatever disposition is deemed

necessary... Also attached is a copy of the deposition of Antonio

Rodriguez Jones.

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Horn NCi 1588 (Revised)

MENORADES REPORT

#: (7-1-50)

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

SS-1-15-280

ORIGIN

Chief's Office

TYPE OF CASE

Protective Research

INVESTIGATION MADE AT

Washington, D. C.

INVESTIGATION MADE BY

SECR

OFFICE Washington, D. C.

STATUS

Pending

PERIOD COVERED

June 13, 1963

FILE NO. CO-2-32, 682

TITLE OR CAPTION

cause a tenanatel

the President

Antonio Rodriguez y Echazabal

Special Agent Charles E. Taylor, Jr.

DETAILS

SYNOPSIS

Echazabal left the United

States June 5, 1963,

and his

present whereabouts

is unknown.

INS has issued an emergency

Lookout.

DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

Reference is made to previous reports

submitted in this

case, with particular reference to report of Special Agent Charles E.

Taylor, Jr., Washington, D. C., dated June 6, 1963.

On June 13, 1963, Mr. William B. Dinwiddie, Investigator,

Immigration and

Naturalization Service, advised

that he had

recently been briefed by 1-15-9 and the following information

developed relating

to Osoblonko. (Antonio Rodriguez Echazabal).

The group formed by Osoblonko, identified as the Unified

Revolutionary Forces, was encamped in Kayuca Dajabon, Dominican

Republic, near the Haitian border. Although Jacques Cassaganol

was then director of training, the leaders of this group were

Osoblonko and Raymond Cassaganol. Osoblonko raised at least

$45,000 in New York City to finance this operation.

It is esti

mated that he has $40,000 that he is using to finance future

activities. Throughout the entire operation in the Dominican

Republic, Osoblonko has demonstrated a capacity to fabricate

stories

for his own gain.

It has been proved on a number of

occasions that he has lied to government officials and has mis-

represented himself as being an agent for the Central Intelligence

Agency®

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Mr. Dinwiddie stated Osoblonko is being sought by the

Immigration and Naturalization Service in connection with their

investigation for possible violation of U.S. Immigration and

Naturalization Service laws.

East Coast of the United States and if Osoblonko re-enters the

United States, he will be either questioned at the port of entry

or paroled to Washington, D. C., for interview.

On June 5, 1963, Osoblonko obtained his Cuban passport from

the Travel Control Section, Immigration and Naturalization Ser-

vice, and at that time he appeared to be in a hurry to leave the

United States. When information was received from 1-15-9 that

Osoblonko was a "security leak", this emergency lookout was

Mr. Dinwiddie plans to question Osoblonko on matters re-

lating to the following:

(1) Why Osoblonko failed to go to Germany when he defected

to the United States. (Information was developed that when

Osoblonko contacted the United States authorities and advised he

was planning to defect, he stated that he would go directly to

Germany; instead he travelled to Paris, France.)

(2) If he travelled from Paris, France, to Martinique and

visa for this purpose.

(The

French authorities are very strict on activities in Martinique

and it appears that Osoblonko bad previously travelled there for

the purpose of making contacts and possibly obtaining a cache of

arms. It is known that Osoblonko obtained a plane and had leai-

lets

prepared by a connercial firm in Martinique.)

(3) The scope of Osoblonko's activities in the Dominican

Republic and whether he was working on behalf of Duvalier or

working against Duvalier.

(Rumors are rampant concerning

Osoblonko's activities in the Dominican Republic and 1-15-9 does

not know whether or not be was aligned with a communist sponsored

group or whether his activities vere directed for bis own personal

gain.

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