“DATE ROM ACTION . NFO. . 1 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SECRET PAGE 2. ROUTING 14 5 6 WAVE 8585 IN 21995 TOCS IN CUBA. POSSIBLY INFORMATION MISINTERPRETED IN VIEW FACT RAY'S GROUP CIRCULATING IN SJAN CIRCULAR CALLING FOR MEETING 1930 то 2130 HOURS 16 SEPT (THIS IS CHANGE FROM WAVE 8431) AT”
“CONTACT REPORT SUBJECT: Meeting with Manuel RAY, 15 November 1960, at a Hotel in Homestead, Florida 1. The meeting was held in the above-named place because, at that particular time, Kanuel Ray was still "under vraps" and we did not vant to take any chances of having him spotted ”
“T 1932 47553 √B. IIR 47437 (00762785)** /C. HAVA 5784 (IN 41008)**** D. MKKI 6163 (IN 43033)***** of 1. FOLLOWING IS SUMARY HOS THINKING RE POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS INVOLVEMENT MANUEL RAY} IN PLAN PROPOSED REF A. 2. AS YOU AMARE WE CONSIDER MANUEL RAY BE POLITICAL FIGURE OF CONSIDE”
“Record Subject: Manolo/R Relations with Manolo Ray and the MRP Date: 2 June 1961 03 Signed: [James A. Noel ]. In a 12 May 1961 meeting, Ray promises to write a prospectus of his plans for MRP within ten days. Not received by 2 June, but Ernesto Betancourt 03 is asking for ”
“Record Subject: Manolo/R Relations with Manolo Ray and the MRP Date: 2 June 1961 bl Signed: Aoocsill In a 12 May 1961 meeting, Ray promises to write a prospectus of his plans for MRP within ten days. Not received by 2 June, but Ernesto Betancourt is asking for financial sup”
“Subject: V7Y07817! Relations with Manolo Ray and the MRP Date: 2 June 1961 03 Signed: James A. Noel In a 12 May 1961 meeting, Ray promises to write a prospectus of his plans for MRP within ten days. Not received by 2 June, but Ernesto Betancourt 03 is asking for financial su”
“104-10179-10017 Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Note). Case#:NW 65987 Date: 10-28-2021 CONTACT REPORT 21 November 1960 SUBJECT: Heeting with Manuel RAY, 15 November 1960, at a Motel in Homesteed, Florida Lay RETURN TO C”
“CAPTAIN CAPOTA is contact with Ray’s group. Ray’s people also in contact with commander of prison where Huber Matos is incarcerated. Matos believes PADILLA, the prison commander, would assist OSEODCT Tra”
“NW 65987 Docld:32412741 Page 1 RETURN TO CIA Background Use Only 1 Do Not Reproduce 104-10179-10102 5. Ray inquired whether or not a decision had been mads on the training of certain MRP stagirians. I said that this is a matter for discussion on the technical level. (Comments unl”
“nuel Ray PARTICIPANTS: Ing. Manuel Ray Ernesto Betancourt Rogelio Cisneros James A. Noel 12 May 1961 1. Ray did not return to Washington until early morning on Friday, 12 May 1961. He called me at 0700 from the airport. He was unable to fix a definite hour for us to get together ”
“contact with Ray’s group. Ray’s people also in contact with commander of prison where Huber Matos is incarcerated. Matos believes PADILLA, the prison commander, would assist CEODET 2/60”
“Raul Chibas in the latter's keet 50 Street, New York City) on 22 November, 19:0. PART THREE OF THREE 1. This pention of a report on above meeting deals with miscel- laneous infonustion which care up during that meeting and threws, par hape, some additi tai isht on the MRF's polit”
“latter's er fork aty) : 22 1. 1: of my report of score seating deals with miscel- Lanecas inform 9 * 2. Throughout the entire conversation at becere quite clear thet Kamie Ray and nie admisers must have discussed amongst themselves the varios prching mestions which Eender had rai”
“nuel Ray PARTICIPANTS: Ing. Manuel Ray Ernesto Betancourt Rogelio Cisneros James A. Noel 12 May 1961 1. Ray did not return to Washington until early morning on Friday, 12 May 1961. He called me at 0700 from the airport. He was unable to fix a definite hour for us to get together ”
“n program. a specific tax must be applied designed to NW 65987 Docld:32422694 Page 5 104-10193-10008 to provide that money. money. He said that what is needed are fever taxma, but more general taxes which will provide the rovenue needed without the necessity of of a holge-podge o”
“17 November, copy of which is attached. The following paragraphs are in elaboration of this massage. 3. During this first meeting, my intent was to establish rapport, probe into Ray's political thinking, and, by reiterating previously unde statements on the Bender group's villing”
“• Manolo Ray Meeting in New York Ray sorry he joined FRD prior to April invation. Let tide of time suck him in and take him along. Obvious to him that show run in good faith but bad judgment. Ray discusses hope that JURE will be long-lasting organization in Cuba. Ray's political”
“vidual fund-raisers will have a feeling of accomplishment and will not get fat and opulent and lazy. 9. Above concluded the over-all discussion and some detailed questions were asked by Ray. Could be bave $25,000 by next voek? (I committed $10,000.) Could be engage in a fund-rais”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer File review of Manuel Ray Volume ii of xviii Page 4 11% 10F23 him in an escape. Ray interested in single operation to get military defectors and free Matos. Wants to effect plan on 11/27/60. Ray wants assistance from U.S. — military information and sup”
“SECRET Betsy palmer File review of Manuel Ray Volume ii of xviii Page 4 him in an escape. Ray interested in single operation to get military defectors and free Matos. Wants to effect plan on 11/27/60. Ray wants assistance from U.S. — military information and supplies. ”
“on Rogallo Caeros James A. No.1 03 airport. He was unable to the fact that he was not name some time 1. Ray did not return to wearington antil early morning on Friday. 12 May 1961. He called me at 0700 from the to fix a definite nour for as to sat torether expecting an appotatime”
“EYES ONLY -a- Chapter VI.: —.1. In this chapter Hamilton levels some criticism at Ambassador Bensal, whom he describes as ineffectual and whom he calls "fumbling Pal(pp-94-95)- 0 12. Namliton doneribongfim Noolri arrival at the Mlauhat Base, fol- lowing the severing of dip”
“Rodriguez 25 July 1962 Subject: Manolo Ray Meeting in New York Ray sorry he joined FRD prior to April invation. Let tide of time suck him in and take him along. Obvious to him that show run in good faith but bad judgment. Ray discusses hope that JURE will be long-lasting org”
“SECRET Betsy palmer File review of Manuel Ray Volume ii of xviii Page 4 J 11110820 him in an escape. Ray interested in single operation to get military defectors and free Matos. Wants to effect plan on 11/27/60. Ray wants assistance from U.S. — military information and suppli”
“14-00000 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE IN 63-1 PAGE 2 RAY BELIEVES CABRERA WILL WORK ON ARCOS BUT SAYS MAN WHO COULD REALLY DO THE JOB IS ARCOS UNCLE WHO IN PUERTO RICO AND KNOWN TO RAY. HE COULD NOT REMEMBER NAME OR EXACT RELATIONSHIP BUT PLANS CONTACT HIM ON RETURN AND GROOM HIM FO”
“el Ray PARTICIPANTS: Ing. Manuel Ray Ernesto Betancourt Rogelio Cisneros James A. Noel ১ 12 May 1961 1. Ray did not return to Washington until early morning on Friday, 12 May 1961. He called me at 0700 from the airport. He was unable to fix a definite hour for us to get together ”
“red as yet by himself or his staff and that they wild be given fall thought in the farthscut. weeks. 3.. Wien asked to defice his position vis a vis the Church, Ray pointed with prine to Valdes Pinc and keinol Omelet the former an important lay Church leader, the latter an insert”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer File Review - Manuel Ray y Rivero Volume III of XVIII March 30, 1978 December 1960 - January 1961 11110827 1. Cable 12/6/60 to Director from Gold Ray contacted by Weisinger and made statement that Isle of Pine’s operation failed in his opinion because B”
“contacted by Jervay. Ray driven to airport by Alberto Baez with whom Ray spent much time and who seems to be closest to Ray among his contacts in Paris.. Ray in Paris and Brussels for purpose of turing Franqui and Arcos to agents in place, or defection. Also Cabrera. Ray convince”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer File Review - Manuel Ray y Rivero Volume III of XVIII March 30, 1978 December 1960 - January 1961 .4 .5 ano60 1. Cable 12/6/60 to Director from Gold Ray contacted by Weisinger and made statement that Isle of Pine’s operation failed in his opinion becau”
“Laboy said Ray does not have any significant following among Cuban exiles — says Ray is honest person completely motivated by patriotism but lacks qualities of a politician. Says Ray is too blunt and even Cisneros is not happy with him these days. Puerto Rican Police are appa”
“Betsy Palmer SECRET Review Of Manuel Ray Volume li of xviii 11110825 Page 3 9 14. 11/14/60 Cable to Director from MASH. Ray to surface at press conference scheduled for 11/16/60 in Miami. 0X 15. 11/17/60 Cable to Director from MASH On 11/15/60 Parlett alias Bender met wi”
“#7727Z .Ray in Paris - contacted by Jervay. Pay driven to airport by Alberto Baez with whom Ray spent much time and who seems to be closest to Ray among his. contacts in Paris.. Ray in Paris and Brussels for purpose of taring Franqui and Arcosto agents in place, or defection”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer File Review - Manuel Ray y Rivero Volume III of XVIII March 30, 1978 December 1960 - January 1961 1. Cable 12/6/60 to Director from[Gold ] Ray contacted by Weisinger and made statement that Isle of Pine’s operation failed in his opinion because Bender ”
“1962 Subject: Manolo Ray Meeting in New York Ray sorry he joined FRD prior to April invation. Let tide of time suck him in and take him along. Obvious to him that show run in good faith but bad judgment. Ray discusses hope that JURE will be long-lasting organization in Cuba. Ra”
“y Arnesto Letancourt Rogallo Cianaros James A. Noel speros Rogelio (remainder à RAY Ale) 12 May 1961 1. Ray did not return to Washington until early morning on Friday. 12 May 1961. He called me at 0700 from wo airport. No was unable to fix a definite nour ins as to cut together i”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer Review of Manuel Ray y Rivero Files, Volumes I - XVIII April 6, 1978 VOLUME V - April 1961 - July 1^1 11110/31 1. Cable from JMWAVE to Bell Date: April 3, 1961 FRC Ray meets with Olien and said he was not as yet prepared to join ORC. Said Miro had wel”
“THIS LEAD TO ESTABLISHMENT RAY AS QUOTE NATIONAL COORDINATOR UNQUOTE AMRASP IN COORDINATING OFFICERS RELEASING OFFICER SECRET AUTHENTICATING OFFICER REPRODUCTION BY OTHER THAN THE ISSUING OFFICE IS PROHIBITED. Copy No. NW 65987 Docld:32420422 Page 1. 104-10192-10241 ypl ORIG UNIT”
“SECRET- Betsy Palmer Review of Manuel Ray y Rivero Files, Volumes I - XVIII April 6, 1978 VOIUME V - April 1961 - July 1961 11110631 * 1. Cable from JMWAVE to Bell Date: April 3, 1961 -ED Ray meets with Olien and said he was not as yet prepared to join ERC. Said Miro had”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer Review Of Manuel Ray Volume ii of xviii Page 3 14. 11/14/60 Cable to Director from MASH. Ray to surface at press conference scheduled for 11/16/60 in Miand. Ac K 15. 11/17/6005Cable to Director from MASH On 11/15/60, Parlett alias Bender met with Ray ”
“as yet by himself or his staff and that they would be given full thought in the forthcoming weeks.. 3. When asked to define his position visa viet vie the Church, Ray pointed with pride to Valdes Pino and Reine Szalez-the former an important lay Orarch leader, the latter an incer”
“h Ing. Manuel Ray PARTICIPANTS: Ing. Manuel Ray Ernesto Betancourt Rogelio Cisneros James A. Noot 03 1. Ray did not return to Washington until early morning on Friday, 12 May 1961. He called me at 0700 from the airport. Ha was unable to fix a definite hour for us to get together ”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer Review of Manuel Ray y Rivero Files, Volumes I - XVIII April 6, 1978 VOLUME V - April 1961 - July 1961 A 1. Cable from JMWAVE to Bell Date: April 3/ 1961 FRO Ray meets with Olien and said he was not as yet prepared to join CRC. Said Miro had welshed o”
“14-00000 % that ve *111 be the first to know of EAY’s arrival is Oata.: Ezulo reiterated his basic theme that RAY’s effort 1* tae last hope to free Cuba. 1 told Szule that I certainly felt that RAY’s contribution is tremendously important. * In this connection I observed”
“row Castro. Neturally he was not enthusiastic about this formula but he could live and cope with it. 7. I told Ray that I would have to got in touch with car militery people in order to find out whether or not we now had sufficient data on band on which to bass a decision. (Comme”
“Ray has made it into Cuba. 7. Cable to JMWAVE from DIR, dated 23 May 1964. Request Reuteman advise send CAMCARBON/1 that he has checked with hdqtrs and that Ray is not receiving CIA support." Reuteman should trace history of intimate relationship of TAMCAPE/1 with Ray noting”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer Review Of Manuel Ray J.4 1.Aco • Volume ii of xviii Page 3 14. 11/14/60 Cable to Director from MASH. Ray to surface at press conference scheduled for 11/16/60 in Miami. 03 KK 15. 11/17/60 Cable to Director from MASH On 11/15/60, Parlett alias Bender m”
“attacked by RUBIO PADILLA as "Fidelismo without Fidel." Now FRD saying same thing about MRP. _Jez 1. 11/5/60 Cable to Director from MASH 7 Verona tells HUNT that he received information that Ray wanted to leave Cuba and was to be exfiltrated clandestinely by Bender group. 1 ”
“104-10193-10008 SECRET 7.BD). file 9 January 19 Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Note). Case#:NW 65987 Date: 10-29-2021 MISMORANDUM OF CONVERSATION SUBJECT : Neeting with Dr. Namuel "Manolo" zar 1. Prior to departing fro”
“Former Rebel Army member (F) active in clandestine movements Appraisal of Content: 3 On 30 April 1963, Rogelio Cisneros, JURE Exec. Bd. member, said a meeting held in his home and Antonio Arias, propaganda chief in Miami, in attendance. Cosneros said it was mentioned that Ray”