“SECRET Betsy Palmer Volume XV - June 1964 11110854 Page 2 5. Memo for the Record, dtd 9 June 1964, from Alfonso Rodreguez Subject: Possible Plans of Ray Opinion of Rodriguez that Ray will attempt asap to mount another infiltration effort. He is relatively certain JURE ha”
“acquired.— total of $25, 000 monthly for 6 months. 4. Cable to Director from JMWAVE, dated 24 August 1953 .7232223Z Ray Mexican visa waiver number 50844 issued 3 Sept 62 valid for six months, hence now expired. Under circumstances, WAVE not mailing to Ray unless otherwise i”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer Volume XV - June 1964 11110854 Page 2 5. Memo for the Record, dtd 9 June 1964, from Alfonso Rodreguez Subject: Possible Plans of Ray Opinion of Rodriguez that Ray will attempt asap to mount another infiltration effort. He is relatively certain JURE ha”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer Volume XV - June 1964 Page 2 5. Memo for the Record, dtd 9 June 1964, from Alfonso Rodreguez Subject: Possible Plans of Ray . . Opinion of Rodriguez that Ray will attempt asap to mount another infiltration effort. He is relatively certain JURE has or ”
“• I SECRET Betsy Palmer Volume XVIII continued Page 2 11110860 , 6. Intelligence Information Cable, dtd 28 June 1966 Source: Qualified American Observer On 15 June 1966, Rafael Garcia-Bango, Cuban exile in Spain, received call in Madrid from Ray in P.R. regarding Ray’s”
“13-00000- DATET SnrncuAhl 5. - Is there any indication that Ray had any connection with any foreign intelligence service? If so, please provide all possible details. 6s there any indication that Ray had any connection with foreigners in the United States, especially ”
“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”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer Volume XVIII continued Page 2 6. Intelligence Information Cable, dtd 28 June 1966 Source: Qualified American Observer On 15 June 1966, Rafael Garcia-Bango, Cuban exile in Spain, received call in Madrid from Ray in P.R. regarding Ray's plans to assume power”
“SECRET Betsy palmer Volume XVIII continued Page 2 11110660 6. Intelligence Information Cable, dtd 28 June 1936 Source: Qualified American Observer On 15 June 1966, Rafael Garcia-Bango, Cuban exile in Spain, received call in Madrid from Ray in P.R. regarding Ray's plans to ass”
“cover cost of vessels to be acquired.— total of $25,000 monthly for 6 months. 4. Cable to Director from JMWAVE, dated 24 August 1963 #232228Z Ray Mexican visa waiver number 50844 issued 3 Sept 62 valid for six months, hence now expired. Under circumstances, WAVE not mailing ”
“Betsy Palmer Volume X continued. 11110843 6. Cable to San Jose, Caracas, Santo Domingo, Mexico Cityk JMWAVE From: Director dated 31 August 63 Ray departing 29 Aug. on trip to first three addees. Attempting renew Mexican visa waiver for travel there later. Purpose of trip ”
“SECRET Betsy palmer Volume X continued 6. Cable to San Jose, Caracas, Santo Domingo, Mexico Cityk JMWAVE From: Director dated 31 August 63 Ray departing 29 Aug. on trip to first three addees. Attempting renew Mexican visa waiver for travel there later. Purpose of trip to so”
“statement that Ray's failure to enter Cuba was fault of CIA. 4. Cable to DIR from JMWAVE dtd 6 June 1964 reflects feelings of Cuban exile community over Ray’s failure to enter Cuba. a. 'Ray made a fool of himself by taking a girl and two non-Cuban newsmen with him, none of who”
“$25,000 monthly for 6 months. 4. Cable to Director from JMWAVE, dated 24 August 1963 #232228Z Ray Mexican visa waiver number 50844 issued 3 Sept 62 valid for six months, hence now expired. Under circumstances, WAVE not mailing to Ray unless otherwise instructed. 5. Cable to JMWA”
“press statement that Ray's failure to enter Cuba was fault of CIA. 4. Cable to DIR from JMWAVE dtd 6 June 1964 reflects feelings of Cuban exile community over Ray’s failure to enter Cuba. a. Ray made a fool of himself by taking a girl and two non-Cuban newsmen with him, none o”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer Volume XII - Manual Ray Page 2 11110843 6. Cable to DIR from JMWAVE, dtd 31 Jan 64 - .Article in Miami Herlad about the discovery of arms cache in Puerto Rico confirms accuracy of Amtaup/2 reporting that Ray involved in robbery U.S. Military installation and”
“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 Volume XII - Manual Ray Page 2 6. Cable to DIR from JMWAVE, dtd 31 Jan 64 - Article in Miami Herlad about the discovery of arms cache in Puerto Rico confirms accuracy of Amtaup/2 reporting that Ray involved in robbery U.S. Military installation and that”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer File Review of Manuel Ray y Rivero - Volumes I - XVIII 11110853 May 1, 1978 Volume XV - June 1964 y * 1. Intelligence Information Cable, dtd 30 May 1964 - information from Rogelio Cisneros Diaz - as of 30 May 1964, Ray had not entered Cuba. Boat to be”
“t du ring meetings the previous week in NY and Wa shingto n, R ay actively participated in the futur e destiny of Cuba. He also stated the t Ray was an avowed enemy of the US and that he had heard Ray discussing his program with other Cubans. Ray advocated that properties confisc”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer File Review - Manuel Ray y Rivero - Volumes I - XVIII May 2, 1978 Volume XVI - July 1, 1964 - August 28, 1964 11110853 1. Draft on Manuel Ray by Alfonso Rodriguez dtd 6 July 1964 After his failure to reach Cuba during May 1964, Ray believes he must go into”
“13-00000 ■ 5.. Is there any indication that Ray had any connection with any foreign intelligence service? If so, please provide all possible details. 6. Is there any indication that Ray had any connection . with foreigners in the .United States, especially X ■ CubansF”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer File Review of Manuel Ray y Rivero - Volumes I - XVIII May 1, 1978 Volume XV - June 1964 1. Intelligence Information Cable, dtd 30 May 1964 - information from Rogelio Cisneros Diaz - as of 30 May 19o4, Ray had not entered Cuba. Boat to be used in final in”
“1963, Ray had issued orders to infiltrate a JURE member into CIA in order to learn details of plans regarding Cuba. JURE also intended to drop leaflets into Cuba of a derogatory nature regarding U.S. govt. In cluded in these leaflets was Subject's manifesto against the U.S. govt”
“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”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer Volume X continued 11130243 6. Cable to San Jose, Caracas, Santo Domingo, Mexico Cityk JMWAVE From: Director dated 31 August 63 Ray departing 29 Aug. on trip to first three addees. Attempting renew Mexican visa waiver for travel there later. Purpose of ”
“organization going to make press statement that Ray's failure to enter Cuba was fault of CIA. 1• 4. Cable to DIR from JMWAVE dtd 6 June 1964 reflects feelings of Cuban S exile community over Ray's failure to enter Cuba. trelpr a. Ray made a fool of himself by taking a girl and”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer File Review of Manuel Ray y Rivero - Volumes I - XVIII 11110653 May 1, 1978 Volume XV - June 1964 1. Intelligence Information Cable, dtd 30 May 1964 - information from Rogelio Cisneros Diaz - as of 30 May 1964, Ray had not entered Cuba. Boat to be used in f”
“April 1963, Ray had issued orders to infiltrate a JURE member into CIA in order to learn details of plans regarding Cuba. JURE also intended to drop leaflets into Cuba of a derogatory nature regarding U.S. govt. In cluded in these leaflets was Subject’s manifesto against the U.S”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer File Review - Manuel Ray y Rivero - Volumes I - XVIII May 2, 1978 11110855 Volume XVI - July 1, 1964 - August 28, 1964 1. Draft on Manuel Ray by Alfonso Rodriguez dtd 6 July 1964 After his failure to reach Cuba during May 1964, Ray believes he must go into”
“Cable to DIR from JMWAVE, dtd 18 July 1964. Ray's latest misadventures trying get into Cuba mid-July greeted with relative indifference majority Cuban exiles Miami area. 7. Wireservice prinout - Miami, Flay, July 24, 1964. Three exile groups withdrew from Ray's JURE today protest”
“issued orders to infiltrate a JURE member into CIA in order to learn details of plans regarding Cuba. JURE also intended to drop leaflets into Cuba of a derogatory nature regarding U.S. govt. In- eluded in these leaflets was Subject’s manifesto against the U.S. govt and against t”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer File Review - Manuel Ray y Rivero - Volumes I - XVIII May 2, 1976 Volume XVI - July 1, 1964 - August 28, 1964 1. Draft on Manuel Ray by Alfonso Rodriguez dtd 6 July 1964 After his failure to reach Cuba during May 1964, Ray believes he must go into Cuba”
“1964, page 48 — alleged CIA paid). Governor stated he had seen no such figure and to best of his knowledge, there was no such person. "I of course did not telli@hrls Phsill Stagsl/that we knew the identity of the American as reported to us by Rogelio Cisneros of JURE." 8. Me”
“has made it into Cuba. 7. Cable tp JMWAVE from DIR, dated 23 May 1964. Request Reuteman advise AMCARBON/1 that he has checked with hdqtrs and that Ray is not receiving CIA support. Reuteman should trace history of intimate relationship of AMCAPE/1 with Ray noting that since Bay ”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer Volume XII - Manuel Ray Page 2 11110848 * 6. Cable to DIR from JMWAVE, dtd 31 Jan 64 - Article in Miami Herlad about the discovery of arms cache in Puerto Rico confirms accuracy of Amtaup/2• reporting that Ray involved in robbery U.S. Military installatio”
“U.S. authorities over activities of JURE reps, in Florida making support of Ray's effort extremely difficult. SECRET”
“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”
“June 1964, page 48 — alleged CIA paid). Governor stated he had seen no such figure and to best of his knowledge, there was no such person. "I of course did not tell Chris Phillpotts ] that we knew the identity of the American as reported to us by Rogelio Cisneros of JURE. 1 ”
“into Cuba. 7. Cable tp JMWAVE from DIR, dated 23 May 1964. Request Reuteman advise AMCARBON/1 that he has checked with hdqtrs and that Ray is not receiving CIA support. Reuteman should trace history of intimate relationship of AMCAPE/1 with Ray noting that since Bay of Pigs, AMC”
“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”
“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”
“tated the t Ray was an avowed enemy of the US and that he had heard Ray discussing hi s program with other Cubans. Ray advocated that properties confiscated from American citizens and corporations were not to be returned to their rightful owners; that no independence be given to ”
“America late August or September and needs visitors visa for Mexico. Says he has close acquaintance and wants to make personal effort to recruit him or taik him into defecting. CIA makes inquiries in an effort to obtain visa for Ray.7 11. Cable to Director from San Juan,] da”
“as a base. Lanier says Ray receiving money from Venezuela. L-2 is a CIA agent - Cuban citizen living in Mexico. "Mexican station wants to keep him clean of overt exile activity. G”
“groups on raids against Cuba, and have sold the stories to leading magazines and press services (4) On June 7, 1964, MIRTA BORRAS, in a press interview, stated she graduated from Miami Senior High School, hool, Miam Miami, Florida, and is the foster daughter of ROGELIO CISNEROS. ”
“Key west area -— had motor trouble. 6. Cable to DIR from JMWAVE, dtd 18 July 1964. Ray’s latest misadventures trying get into Cuba mid-July greeted with relative indifference majority Cuban exiles Miami area. *7.withdrew Wireservice prinout - Miami, Flay, July ’s from Ray”
“sanitized copy (there were some operational and personal details) of the report for our information. 15. In view of this report from within Cuba, Mr. Ray said that he will wish to defer submitting his plan for our consideration until he is able to receive word from Cuba concernin”
“he will not give the people inside any indication that he has been discussing a plan of action with us. 16. I urged Ray to consider submitting at least a preliminary and admittedly tentative prospectus at this time based on the assumption that his assets are still intact and will”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer Volume XI - continued - Page 3 13. Field Information Report dtd 26 October 1963 Ray in Miami 10/26/63 to meet with Ernesto Betancourt, former MRP and now Washington, D. C. delegate of ELG. May have met in an effort to merge ELC with JURE. Ray feels need”