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Results for Silvia Duran
“… Mexico City phoning the Soviet Embassy to ask for a visa so he could go to Odessa, USSR. On 28 September, he vas at the Cuban Embassy, and Silvia DURAN, a Mexican Employee of the Cuban Embassy, telephoned the Soviet Embassy about his problem. It seems that OSWALD (whose name is not mentione …”
“… to Cuba and wait there for a Soviet NW 65924 Docid: 32106382 Page 3 visa which would permit him and his wife to go on to the Soviet Union. Silvia DURAN asked assurance that the Russians would grant him the visa. A while later a Soviet official calls Silvia DURAN back and explains that the v …”
“to an organization in favor of Cuba the Soviet official agree to table the matter. Silvia DURAN and 6. On 28 September 1963, OSWALD again visits the Cuban Embassy and talks to Silvia DURAN about the same matter, and she phones the Sovi …”
“… er 1963, Mexican authorities, who get the same technical information which we do and who had noticed the name of Lee OSWALD in it, arrested Silvia DURAN and her husband and interrogated them. She confirmed the information given above, saying that Lee OSWALD had professed to be a Communist an …”
“… Kennedy, November 22, 1963", containing handwriting specimens of Lee Harvey Oswald. It was requested that an effort be made to determine if Silvia Duran or Lee H. Oswald wrote the notation in the lower left corner of the visa application.”
“f Silvia Duran or Lee H. Oswald wrote the notation in the lower left corner of the visa application. 2. There are several obstacles, or deficiencies in ev …”
“… to go to Odesa. call back at 1130. Consul was not in. Subject told to LIENVOY in * 15-60-56 (NB: This correct nominen 5 belon 27 φαμύ. 1605 Silvia DURAN calls Soviet Embassy (MO) = Man outside) Document Number 1465-1080 DEC 1977 for FOIA Review on 3. 27 Sept 1626 ! (MI) = mon mbide Soviet Em …”
“… ingly replies, "Yes, of course, I know almost before KENNEDY." Both agree on the seriousness of the assassination, etc. LUISA says party at Silvia DURAN's has been called off so it will not appear”
“the assassination, etc. LUISA says party at Silvia DURAN's has been called off so it will not appear LIENVOY LIENVOY is they are celebrating death of KENNEDY, nor will they have the party de kaxta …”
“ow him (the American) and excuse me for bothering you. Silvia says that is alright and many thanks. هيم 28 Sept.3 11.51 Silvia DURAN calls Soviet Embassy and talks with MI SECRET NW 65924 Docld:32108146 Page 7”
“pt.3 11.51 Silvia DURAN calls Soviet Embassy and talks with MI SECRET NW 65924 Docld:32108146 Page 7 Silvia says that in the Cuban Embassy is a North American who …”
“ice cordon around Cuban Emb and require all visitors to identify themselves entering and exiting. 1. Note to Luis ECHEVERRIA to arrest Silvia DURAN, the girl who put OSWALD in touch with Sovemb. Silvia is Mexican citizen, lives at Bahia de Morlaco #74; mother lives at Ebro #12; brother …”
“… es are given on photos. Station reviewing all available photos persons entering Sov and Cub Embassies. Station suggesting to LITEMPO-2-that Silvia DURAN who Mexi employee at Cuban Emb and who put OSWALD on telephone from Cuban Emb to talk to Sovemb on 28 Sept be arrested immediately and held …”
“… explain. : NOTE WRITTEN BY COS: At 1620 hrs on 23 Nov 63 I had a call from Jack Whitten (Washington) asking that I not do para 3 (to arrest Silvia DURAN - para 36 above). I told him too late, I could not recall request. I told him that he already should have rec'd a cable in which I told the …”
“… l back Monday. 1 List of 14 names of contacts of ALFERIEV and KOSTIKOV at Sovemb Visits COS note to ECHEVERRIA to keep secret the arrest of Silvia DURAN that no info from her is published or leaked, that all info from her is cabled to Washington immediately through COS and that her arrest an …”
“… h The President (who apparently said "Proceed" and interrogate forcefully). signed COS MEXI 7037 - ECHEVERRIA informed COS at 1800 hrs that Silvia DURAN and her husband had already been arrested and were presently under interrogation by Gobernacion authorities. ECHEVERRIA promised to try to …”
“… to go to Odesa. call back at 1130. Consul was not in. Subject told to LIENVOY in * 15-60-56 (NB: This correct nominen 5 belon 27 φαμύ. 1605 Silvia DURAN c al ls Soviet Embassy (MO) = Man outside) Document Number 1465-1080 DEC 1977 for FOIA Review on 3. 27 Sept 1626 ! ( MI”
“… ause he does not know him (the American) and excuse me for bothering you. Silvia says that is alright and many thanks. هيم 28 Sept.3 11.51 Silvia DURAN calls Soviet Embassy and talks with MI SECRET NW 65924 Docld:32108146 Page 7 Silvia says that in the Cuban Embassy is a North American who …”
“… t police cordon around Cuban Emb and require all visitors to identify themselves entering and exiting. 1. Note to Luis ECHEVERRIA to arrest Silvia DURAN, the girl who put OSWALD in touch with Sovemb. Silvia is Mexican citizen, lives at Bahia de Morlaco #74; mother lives at Ebro #12; brother …”
“… es are given on photos. Station reviewing all available photos persons entering Sov and Cub Embassies. Station suggesting to LITEMPO-2-that Silvia DURAN who Mexi employee at Cuban Emb and who put OSWALD on telephone from Cuban Emb to talk to Sovemb on 28 Sept be arrested immediately and held …”
“… l back Monday. 1 List of 14 names of contacts of ALFERIEV and KOSTIKOV at Sovemb Visits COS note to ECHEVERRIA to keep secret the arrest of Silvia DURAN that no info from her is published or leaked, that all info from her is cabled to Washington immediately through COS and that her arrest an …”
“… h The President (who apparently said "Proceed" and interrogate forcefully). signed COS MEXI 7037 - ECHEVERRIA informed COS at 1800 hrs that Silvia DURAN and her husband had already been arrested and were presently under interrogation by Gobernacion authorities. ECHEVERRIA promised to try to …”
“… him. Forget economy of words and cable. 1 ODENVY tells us that Jose RODRIGUEZ Molina is not involved. (para 33 above) DIR 84916 - Arrest of Silvia DURAN is extremely serious matter which could prejudice ODYOKE freedom of action on entire question of PERUMEN responsibility. Request you ensure …”
“… le pertinence OSWALD. All normal. MEXI 7045 - Summary of local contacts of ALFERIEV (see para 45 above) : : MEXI 7046 - ECHEVERRIA told COS Silvia DURAN complet ely cooperative and gave”
“see para 45 above) : : MEXI 7046 - ECHEVERRIA told COS Silvia DURAN complet ely cooperative and gave AGENCY : RECORD NUMBER : RECORD SERIES : AGENCY FILE NUMBER : JFK ASSASSINATION SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION FORM …”
“… to go to Odesa. call back at 1130. Consul was not in. Subject told to LIENVOY in * 15-60-56 (NB: This correct nominen 5 belon 27 φαμύ. 1605 Silvia DURAN calls Soviet Embassy (MO) = Man outside) Document Number 1465-1080 DEC 1977 for F”
“1605 Silvia DURAN calls Soviet Embassy (MO) = Man outside) Document Number 1465-1080 DEC 1977 for F OIA Review on 3. 27 Sept 1626 ! (MI) = mon mbide Soviet E …”
“… ause he does not know him (the American) and excuse me for bothering you. Silvia says that is alright and many thanks. هيم 28 Sept.3 11.51 Silvia DURAN calls Soviet Embassy and talks with MI SECRET NW 65924 Docld:32108146 Page 7 Silvia says tha t in the Cuban Embassy is a North Ameri ca n w …”
“… t police cordon around Cuban Emb and require all visitors to identify themselves entering and exiting. 1. Note to Luis ECHEVERRIA to arrest Silvia DURAN, the girl who put OS WALD in touch with Sovemb. S”
“1. Note to Luis ECHEVERRIA to arrest Silvia DURAN, the girl who put OS WALD in touch with Sovemb. S ilvia is Mexica n citizen, lives at Bahia de Morlaco #74; mother lives at Ebro #12; broth …”
“… es are given on photos. Station reviewing all available photos persons entering Sov and Cub Embassies. Station suggesting to LITEMPO-2-that Silvia DURAN who Mexi employee at Cuban Emb and who put OSWALD on telephone from Cuban Emb to talk to Sovemb on 28 Sept be arrested immediately and held …”
“I not do para 3 (to arrest Silvia DURAN - para 36 above). I told him too late, I could not recall re quest. I tol d him t hat he al ready should have rec 'd a cable in which I tol …”
“… h The President (who apparently said "Proceed" and interrogate forcefully). signed COS MEXI 7037 - ECHEVERRIA informed COS at 1800 hrs that Silvia DURAN and her husband had already been arrest ed and were presently under inte”
“1800 hrs that Silvia DURAN and her husband had already been arrest ed and were presently under inte rrogation by Gobernacion authorities. ECHEVERRIA promised to try t …”
“… im. Forget ec onomy of words and cable. 1 ODENVY tells us that Jose RODRIGUEZ Molina is not involved. (para 33 above) DIR 84916 - Arrest of Silvia DURAN is extremely serious matter which could prejudice ODYOKE freedom of action on entire question of PERUMEN responsibility. Request you ensure …”
“… le pertinence OSWALD. All normal. MEXI 7045 - Summary of local contacts of ALFERIEV (see para 45 above) : : MEXI 7046 - ECHEVERRIA told COS Silvia DURAN completely cooperative and gave written statement attesting t o 2 visits by”
“IA told COS Silvia DURAN completely cooperative and gave written statement attesting t o 2 visits by OSWALD, who showed mr U.S. passport showing long stay in USSR. …”
“… o go t o Odesa. call back at 1130. Consul was not in. Subject told to LIENVOY in * 15-60-56 (NB: This correct nominen 5 belon 27 φαμύ. 1605 Silvia DURAN calls Soviet Embassy (MO) = Man outside) Document Number 1465 -1080 DEC 1977 f”
“μύ. 1605 Silvia DURAN calls Soviet Embassy (MO) = Man outside) Document Number 1465 -1080 DEC 1977 f or FOIA Review on 3. 27 Sept 1626 ! (MI) = mon mbi de Soviet …”
“… ingly replies, "Yes, of course, I know almost before KENNEDY." Both agree on the seriousness of the assassination, etc. LUISA says party at Silvia DURAN's has been called off so it will not appear LIENVOY LIENVOY is they are celebrating death of KENNEDY, nor will they have the party de kaxta …”
“… ause he does not know him (the American) and excuse me for bothering you. Silvia says that is alright and many thanks. هيم 28 Sept.3 11.51 Silvia DURAN calls Soviet Embassy and talks with MI SECRET NW 65924 Docld:32108146 Page 7 Silvia says that in the Cuban Embassy is a North American who …”
“… t police cordon around Cuban Emb and require all visitors to identify themselves entering and exiting. 1. Note to Luis ECHEVERRIA to arrest Silvia DURAN, the girl who put OSWALD in touch with Sovemb. Silvia is Mexican citizen, lives at Bahia de Morlaco #74; mother lives at Ebro #12; brother …”
“ot do para 3 (to arrest Silvia DURAN - para 36 above). I told him too late, I could not recall reque st . I told him that he already should have rec'd a cable in which I told t …”
“… l back Monday. 1 List of 14 names of contacts of ALFERIEV and KOSTIKOV at Sovemb Visits COS note to ECHEVERRIA to keep secret the arrest of Silvia DURAN that no info from her is published or leaked, that all info from her is cabled to Washington immediately through COS and that her arrest an …”
“signed COS MEXI 7037 - ECHEVERRIA informed COS at 1800 hrs that Silvia DURAN and her husband had alr eady been arrested and were present ly unde r inter rogat ion by Gobe rnacion authorities. ECHEVERRIA promised to t …”
“… . 51. 23 Nov. 52. 23 Nov. X53. 23 Nov. - MEXI 7038 LILYRIC reporting on KOSTIKOV's surveillance and also on ALFERIEV. i MEX1-7039 In Jan 63 Silvia DURAN seen in 2 cars with Texas plates, ! convertible plate JF 96 - 75 and white Volvo plate KU 94-95. Another Ford car Texas plate JH 24-76 seen …”
“… le pertinence OSWALD. All normal. MEXI 7045 - Summary of local contacts of ALFERIEV (see para 45 above) : : MEXI 7046 - ECHEVERRIA told COS Silvia DURAN completely cooperative and gave written statement attesting to 2 visits by OSWALD, who showed mr U.S. passport showing long stay in USSR. S …”
“… to go to Odesa. call back at 1130. Consul was not in. Subject told to LIENVOY in * 15-60-56 (NB: This correct nominen 5 belon 27 φαμύ. 1605 Silvia DURAN calls Soviet Embassy (MO) = Man outside) Document Number 1465-1080 DEC 1977 for FOIA Review on 3. 27 Sept 1626 ! (MI) = mon mbide Soviet Em …”
“… gly replies, "Yes, of course, I know almost before KENNEDY." Both agree on the seriousness of the assa ssination, etc . LUISA says party at Silvia DURAN's has been called off so it will not appear LIENVOY L IENVOY is they are ce”
“ys party at Silvia DURAN's has been called off so it will not appear LIENVOY L IENVOY is they are ce lebrating death of KENNEDY, nor will they have the party de kax …”