Agency: FBI
Originator: FBI
From: SAC, NO
To: DIRECTOR, FBI
Document date: 2/8/68
Document type: PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT

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124-10224-10242

JFK Assassination System

Identification Form

Agency Information

Date:

5/7/2015

AGENCY: FBI

RECORD NUMBER :

124-10224-10242

RECORD SERIES: HQ

AGENCY FILE NUMBER: 64-23999-9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

Document Information

ORIGINATOR: FBI

FROM:

SAC, NO

TO :

DIRECTOR, FBI

TITLE:

DATE: 02/08/1968

PAGES:

27

SUBJECTS :

WGG, AKA, ASSOC, REL, BKG, EMP, B/F INT, RCK

DOCUMENT TYPE :

PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT

CLASSIFICATION :

Secret

RESTRICTIONS: 1B; 4

CURRENT STATUS : Redact

DATE OF LAST REVIEW: 04/29/1998

OPENING CRITERIA: INDEFINITE, APPROVAL OF CIA

COMMENTS :

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OPTIONAL, FORM NO. 10

MAY 1982 ETITION

LE OSA FOMA (61 CFR) 101-11.8

UNITED STATES

ERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

SUBJEC

DIRECTOR, FBI (64-23999)

CONFIDENTIAL

DATE: JUN 2 7 1968

SAC, WEO <234-8002) (P) (8/120)

ALL NEGRETON

WILLIAM GEORGE GAUDET

PSI

HEREINAL

IS - LATIN AMERICA

SIRED

(00: NO)

DATE-

415B BY 58 YEUDH

ReWFOlet to Director dated 5/13/68 and BAlet to

Director dated 5/13/68.

DECLASSIFIED BY SHE GLENLYR

0372/4

ALL INFORMAZION CONTAINED

On 6/10/68, the files of the Office

of

securi

GO 731,376

419/05

USDS, concerning the subject were reviewed by SA JAMES F.

HEREINUS UNCIASSIFLED

PRICE. These files contained the following pertinent

information:

Classified lov

EXCEPT THERE SHOWN

Declessity/an

DADR

By communication dated 3/18/63, Representative

MALE BOGGS, Congress of the United States, wrote to ROBERT J.

(

OTHERWIS

TEPPER, Officer in Charge, Caribbean Affairs, USDS, con-

cerning the subject. BOGGS advised that he thought a

proposal by the subject concerning a "Report on Haiti" had a

great deal of merit and he hoped the department would con-

sider the subject's proposal favorably.

In writing to

TEPPER, BOGGS described the subject as

"our mutual friend."

It was noted that the file contained communications from

the Department of State to various US Embassies in Latin

ACENCIES

America concerning trips throughout Latin America by the

subject.

These communications were sent in 1951, 1952, and

1957, and requested that the various embassies extend the

usual courtesies to the subject. In these communications

The subject was described as the editor of Latin American

Reports.

ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED

94BYSP8 MACKSR

JFK

HEREIN IS UINCLASSIFIED

TASK

REVIEWED BY FBWJFK

RELEASE IN FULL

By communication dated 7/7/47, WALTER J. DONNELLY,

U. S. Embassy, San Jose, Costa Rica, advised the USDS of the

recent visit of WILLIAM G. GAUDET, President of Latin American

Reports, Incorporated, New Orleans, Louisiana, to San Jose.

₴

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DONNELLY described

AUDET as the former Executive Secretary

of the Coordination Committee in Costa Rica. The communi-

cation advised that in addition to obtaining information for

the Latin American Report and attempting to sell the service

to the Government and Costa Rican businessmen, GAUDET was

also interested in obtaining information about iron ore

deposits in Costa Rica. The communication indicated that

GAUDET was obtaining this information on behälf of the

Bethlehem Steel Corporation. In the communication, GAUDET

was described as having a wide circle of friends among Costa

Rican businessmen.

By communication dated 6/6/45, HALLETT JOHNSON,

U.S. Embassy, San Jose, Costa Rica, advised the USDS of the

efficient work done by WILLIAM G. GAUDET as Executive Secretary

for the Coordination Committee for Costa Rica and Press Field

Representative for Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. The

communication commented that GAUDET had been efficiently

carrying out the press, radio and moving picture programs.

By communication dated 5/18/46, GEORGE F. SCHERER,

U.S. Embassy, Ciudad Trujillo, Dominican Republic, advised

the USDS of the recent visit of WILLIAM GEORGE GAUDET,

NOTE: This

correspondent of World Report.

World Report was described

para

declassified

as a new publication of international information sponsored

per state

by the United States News of Washington. The communication

described GAUDET as formerly having been employed with the

at i free of the ceremon inter necdean Affairs

It

noted that GAUDET attempted without success, to interview

ales 113/89

President TRUJILLO.

The communication noted that World

Report will not adopt a sympathetic attitude toward the

dictator TRUJILLO as long as GAUDET represents its interest

in the Caribbean. It was noted that this communication was

classified "Confidential."

(2)

The file contained no additional pertinent

information.

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when available

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1 - Mr. H.W. Little

WILLIAM GEORGE SIDNEY GAUDET

IS - LATIN AMERICA

ALL INFORMAZION CONTAINED

HARE IS INCLASSIE LO

EXCEPT WHORE SHOWN

OTHERWISE

12/14/82

Classified

Reurlot of 6/14/68.

Declassify

12/4/84

A review of the investigation in this matter

discloses that on 11/6/67 confidential informant NO 1488S

Mroported that well placed personnel with the United Truit

company,

New Orleans,

Louisinna, regard the subject as an

opportunist who probably cannot

be trusted. It was stated

that while subject has witten articles favorable to the

United Fruit Company,

on the other hand he has threatened

personnel of that concern with adverse publicity unless

the concern furnished hin certain information be desired.

It was the consensus of opinion within the United Fruit

Company the subject cannot be trusted and he will use any

set of circunstances to gain information for his publication.

A Bureau SIS representative in the American Embassy,

San Salvador, El Salvador, on 5/1/43 reported to the Bureau

that Gaudet and one Michard Briggs, who were then with the

no in the torian roney,

Office of Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs in San Jose,

Costa Rica, had acted in an indiscreet manner in discussing

in public places business matters which conversations vere

overheard.

Furthernore,

they disclosed to persons regarded

as almost strangers that a Bureau Agent was connected in an

undercover capacity with the American Embassy in Costa Rica.

It is further noted that subjoct has been involved

in two divorce proceedings; was sued on sevéral occasions for

back alimony payments; was regarded in the past as a poor

credit risk; and in the late 1950'g was a near alcoholic.

Accordingly, your request to designate Gaudet as

: PSI is

denied; however, you may use him as a source of

information.

this regard, however, you are instructed

2 - WFO

(134- 8002)

k) (2)

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SECRET

Pa., as a free-lance journalist and then later returned to

New Orleans where he

was connected with the International

News Service.

In 1937 GAUDET. was stationed with Interna-

tional News Service in Atlanta, Ga.,

and remained with

International News Service until 1942 when he was appointec

correspondent in the Inner-American Affairs Department with

the United States Government.

New Orleans files do not con

tain any information as to the significance, if any, of

GAUDET's contact with BERNARD S. REDMONT.

2 533-s advised te 11/30/real

WO airtel to Bureal 12/2/55, reported that

shat an opposition newspaper

"to the

present Costa Rican Government published an editorial

from a "Latin American Report" prepared by WILLIAM

did not know where GAUDET obtained his information, that in

the past GAUDET's information had been remarkably

accurate

Bureau letter to New Orleans, 11/7/67, discloses

that the Bureau's representative attached to the American

Embassy at San Salvador, El Salvador, had been advised in

1943 by

a source that subject, during a visit to San

Salvador, had earned himself the reputation of being out-

spoken and indiscreet in matters of a confidential nature.

NO 1488-S advised on 11/6/67, that he had made

inquiries

with well placed individuals within the United

Fruit Co: in New Orleans and these individuals advised that

WILLIAM GAUDET, publisher of "Latin American Report," has been

a reporter in the tropics for over 20 years. These individuals

described GAUDET as an opportunist who probably could not be

trusted.

While GAUDET has written articles favorable to

the United Fruit Co. concerning its operations in Latin

America, he has on the other hand threatened United Fruit

personnel with adverse publicity if United Fruit did not

furnish GAUDET with certain information he desired:

(n)

It is the consensus 'of opinion within the United

Fruit Co. that GAUDET should probably not be trusted since

it is felt that he would use any set of circumstances to

his own end for

purposes of gaining information for his

publication.

SECRET

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Nº 234-976] 08(2)

SMAL

STRAI

Source advised he is

personally acquaim

GAUDET and knows him only by reputation following his

inquiries as set forth above.

Source stated that there has apparently never

risen a question of GAUDET'S lack of patriotism to the

United States and that the only question concerning him

is his lack of business

ethics.

it reported that GAUDET was utilized as a source of foreign

positive intelligence information during 1953. Further,

GAUDET has not been used as a source by CIA since 1953;

never been utilized in an operational capacity by CIA

and]CIA does not possess any derogatory information con- (S)

cerning GAUDET.

PSI RICHARDO J. ROBLES,

who furnishes information

concerning Latin America,

on 3/7/68, was unable to furnish.

any pertinent information concerning GAUDET.

Likewise

during February and March, 1968, the following PSI's could

furnish no information concerning GAUDET:CS

[LOTHAR BECKER] C

CARLOS DE LA VEGA

JULIO BONETTI

Former NO 886-R

NO: 1213-S advised on 2/23/68, that GAUDET was an

alcoholic, or close to being an alcoholic. in the tate 1950s.

then head of the Santo Domingo Government. This article was

very pro TRUJILLO and was believed to have been dictated by

TRUJILLO or one of his right-hand men. (c

(U)

Source described GAUDET as easygoing and

competent writer. He is still believed to be with the

"Latin American Report;" however, he may do some free-

lance writing under a

pen name.

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CONTIDXITIAL

This motion alleged that defendant GAUDET was delinquent in

his alimony payments in the amount of $150. Defendant was

ordered to show cause on 12/19/58, why he should not be

in contenpt. No disposition to this motion is contained in

the file.

SECRET

The file contains a second motion entered by

Attorney PITARD on behalf of OLIVE FLEURIET under date of

4/20/60, requesting that GAUDET show cause why he is not in

contempt for being behind in alimony payments in an amount

believed to be $575. A notation in the file notes that

this second motion was "dismissed by agreement." The file

contains a dismissal decree under date of 4/30/60, by Judge

LUTHER HALL with judgment in favor of OLIVE FLEURIET in the

amount of $400 for past due alimony through 4/30/60. No

further entries noted in this file.

As noted above, the current New Orleans city.

directory lists CORAL K. GAUDET as the wife of WILLIAM

GEORGE GAUDET.

No information has been received to indicate

that/PSI is experiencing current marital difficulties.

to be noted that during contacts with GAUDET at his office,

the contacting agent has been present when GAUDET was tele

phonically contacted by his wife.

GAUDET at these times

gave no indication he was other than happily married.

GAUDET since originally contacted has furnished

some information concerning activities of interest in

Latin-American countries to the Bureau.

This information

has been furnished to the Bureau in appropriate dissemination

Since this PSI has been contacted, it is noted that

he has periodically traveled to Latin America and it is felt

that as he continues to be developed that he will be able to

furnish information of interest concerning Latin American

countries.

(8) (u)

GAUDET

made a business trip to British Honduras

(Belize) during the Christmas Holidays, 1967, and upon his

return furnished to this office information concerning

indications that a leader of the National Intelligence

Party of Belize was working with the Cuban Government to

the end that friction might result between Belize and

Guatemala.

Governor in Belize,

a personal friend, in connection with

this matter and information was obtained from the British

SECRET

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Governor that he had

ONE LA

SECRET

rat a courler route existed

from Cuba into Mexico and into, Belize. This information was

furnisied to the suffpyre mader date at 1/5/08: (QUA

On 3/15/68, GAUDIT

furnished information concerning

JORGE RABAH MUNIR, a

naturalized Honduran citizen, who had

entered the United States in the alleged possession of over

one-half million dollars reportedly obtained by embezzlement

in Honduras.

Source obtained his information concerning

this matter

from the Consul General for Honduras in New

Orleans.

This information was furnished to the Bureau by

LIM dated 3/18/68•(KXu)

GAUDET'S business office is located in the Inter-

national Trade Mart Building where numerous consullgenerals

from Latin American countries also maintain their offices.

GAUDET possesses close personal friendship with many of

these consuls.

It is anticipated that as time passes

will be able to Turnish pertinent information through these

contacts as well as information obtained as the result of

his frequent travels to Latin american countries. 24)

It is to be noted for example that GAUDET since

the latter part of May has been visiting Venezuela and as

of this time is still somewhere in Latin America.

It is recommended that GAUDET be designated as a

PSI Of this office. d(2

L

10*

SATED NO CAN DEXITAL

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OPTIONAL FORM NO: 10

MAY 1902 EDITION

GSA FPMR (61 CFR) 101-11.8

UNITED STATES G

ERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

: DIRECTOR, FBI (64-23999)

ER1.

ASAC, BALTIMORE (234-2199)]

CONFIBENTIAL

5/13/68

FROM

RUC

CURALL IM ORMATION CONTAST

SUBJECT: WILLIAM GEORGE GAUDET.

IS - LATIN AMERICA

00: New Orleans

- PSI HEREIN IS INCHES SEIED

10O DATE ARE BYSIT

Rebu routing slip, 4/9/68,

enclosing

for Baltimore and WFO

New Orleans letter to Bureau, 3/29/68.

DCII, Fort Holabird, Maryland, checked 5/1/68 fOr SA JAMES

E. BARRETT, reflects

UBAIRR file #X8-298268 and NIS file #

S/NONI -56-R064BS re

subject.

The USAIRR file,

Fort Holabird, Maryland, was made available

and reviewed on

B/9/68 by SA BARRETT.

This file contains

a memorandum

ed 3/15/49 showing that on 2/11/42 WILLIAN

GEORGE SIDNEY CAUDET 1, born 9/21/09 in St. James, Louisiana,

was cleared by the Intelligence Division of the Army for an

overseas assignment in connection with his employment as a

Wire Service Man for the International News Service in New

Orleans.

knew GAUDET. Slightly during the Louisiana Maneuvers,

The memo also shows that a It, GOl. EDGERION, thought

highly of him as a newspaperman. The file contains no other

pertinent information.

Jard

WE review above-listed NIS files for pertinent information

re subject.

ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED

HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED

EXCEPT WHERE SHOWN

OTHERWISE

Classified by

Declassily on: DADR

4/19|83

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JEB:df1

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DECLASSIFIED BY

12/15/83

(614/84 586657,

1, 326)

54 MAY2 7 1968

APPRUPPIATE AGENCIES

AND FIELD CUFICAS

ADVISED BY

SLIP(S) 0Y

Estiny

ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED

DATE 5 44 FEE

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SUBJECT

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

MAY 1962 EDITION

GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.8

UNITED STATES GO

ERNMENT

Memorandum

: DIRECTOR, FBI (64-23999)

DATE: 5/13/68

SAC, WFO/ (134-8002)/

Mrs CONFIDENTIAL

WILLIAM GEORGE

IS — LATIN AMERICA

GAUDER - [EST] OP(2)

(00:NO)

ReNOlet to Director dated 3/29/68.

On 5/6/68, SA WILLIAM E. TRAINOR, JR., caused a

search to be made of the files of

the Bureau of

Personnel

Investigations, CSC, and was advised that their files

contained no record

concerning the subject.

LEAD:

WASHINGTON FIELD

standing agency checks

APPROPRIATE AGENCIES

AND FIELD

ADVISED EY

SIIP(S)

DATE.

ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED

HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIE!

DATE 9-3-94 BY 508 MACKSe

JFK)

Will report results of out-

• S. Department of State.

ALL

HEREIN IS

DAI

NATION CONTAINED

SIFIED

5/83

Bureau

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ALI, INFORMATION CONTAINED

HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED EXCEET

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NO 1131-9767](8)12)

LUIDLING

Dun and Bradstreet Rport

A Dun and Bradstreet report in the name of

Latin American Reports

no, under date of 4/25/67,

ists the following individuals as officers

of this

corporation:

W. G. GAUDET

President

R.

EMERY LIVice President

W. GERALI

GAUDET

SIDNEY TOCA

•LA.

Treasurer

The report discloses that the corporation was

chartered in 1946, and that during 1965, past due debt

accumulated, some of which remains outstanding but is

being reduced to some extent.

This report describes GAUDET as having been

born in 1909, in St. James Parish, La., and, for a number

of years prior to 1941, having represented

the UP and

the International Néws

Service in Mexico and Latin America.

GAUDET is described as having been employed by the

Foreigh Service Department of Latin America, US Govern-

ment during World War II.

Contacts with Informants

The following informants have advised that

they possess no information or at least no pertinent

information concerning GAUDET:

Former NO 886 - S

(pS I (LOTHAR BECKER C

PS I CARLOS DE LA VEGY

PSI JULIO BONETTI.

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•TIONAL FORM NO. 10

AY 1962 EDITION

§SA FPMA (41. CF1R) 101-11.8

UNITED STATES

Q

ERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

SUBJECT:

DIRECTOR, FBI (64-23999)

DATE:

SAC, NEW ORLEANS

(134-976)

A) (2)

2/8/68

APPKOPRIADE AGENCIES

WILLIAM GEORGE

PSI

121

15

AMERICA

(00:

NEW ORLEANS)

GAUDE T

CONFIDEXTIAL

SEE (* AR

Classier by stelal:.

Classified

Declassify on: 0A0R

SK YELTS

5-20-83

Re New Orleans letter dated 11/8/67 and Bureáu

letter dated 12/8/67.

4/15/83

• INFORMATION .COMI

HEREIN IS NUCLASSIMIL

SHOWN

Investigation to date concerning background of

PsI is favorable with the following exceptions:^

EXCEPIMHERA

1. Bureau letter of 11/7/67 disclosed that the

OTHERWISE

been advised

San Salvador had earned himself the reputation of being

very outspoken and indiscreet in matters of a confidential

nature.

9542GLH/AHR

721, 326

OADR

12/14/83

Classified by

Declassify on:

12/3/84 SPBBTAKGCL

NO 1488-S has advised that discreet inquiries

conducted by him with selected key personnel in the United

Fruit Company Where NO 1488-S is employed, received

an analysis of the PSI as an opportunist who could not be

trusted and that while the PSI had written favorable articles

regarding United Fruit operations in Latin America he had

also on occasion threatened United Fruit Personnel with

adverse publicity if United Fruit did not furnish PSI with

desired information.

NO 1488-S is not personally acquainted

with GAUDET.

PSI has been known to United Fruit personnel

for over 20 years as a

reporter in the tropics.

@ (4)

3.

The PSI during an interview in December,

1967,

confidentially exposed his

former association with CIA

to

the interviewing Agent Cl

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REC-696-23999

It is evident from

contacts with GAUDET that to

date he is an outspoken individual who does not hesitate

to speak his mind. He has not, however, given any indication

that he is unpatriotic and without solicitation he has spoken

highly of Bureay

operations with which he claims to be

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would be willing to help the FBI if he can.

— Bureau

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