“IA Background Use Only Do Not Reproduce 2 January 1965 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: Manolo RAY 1. On 31 December 1964 I tried to phone RAY at 767-6138 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was not at home and I left a message for him to call Carlos Andrews (Charles Anderson) at 628-”
“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 ”
“, Fla., phone TU 8-0978. NW 65994 Docld:32307127 Page 5 -12- 64-44765-17 (21,45) L. SECRET SECRET DC By letter dated 3/16/61 at Miami, Howard Davis, 450 S. W. 4th St., Miami, MM 639-S, (134-6356) advised President John F. Kennedy of the current Cuban situation. Concerning Manuel ”
“104-10180-10094 Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Note). Case#:NW 65987 Date: 10-28-2021 RETURN TO CIA Background Use Only Do Not Reproduce 6 January 1965 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: Manolo RAY 1. RAY called collec”
“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”
“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 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”
“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”
“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”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer Volume XI - continued - Page 3 11110843 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 ELC. May have met in an effort to merge ELC with JURE. Ray feels ”
“meeting. The sources of information agree that Ray is not any different than Castro. Some of them believe he may not have completely severed his relations with Castro and think he may still be in contact with him. Diplomatic relations were suspended but recognition was not withdr”
“13-00000 % SECRET EYES OY 22 June 1964 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RE CO RD SUBJECT: Minutes of the Meeting of the 303 Committee, 18 June 1964 PRESENT: Mr. Bundy, Mr. McCone, Mr. Vance, Mr. Johnson. Mr. Mann and Mr. FitzGerald were also present. A general discussion was hel”
“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”
“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”
“Cabinet meeting. The sources of information agree that' Ray is not any different than Castro. Some of them believe he may not have completely severed his relations with Castro and think he may still be in contact with him. Diplomatic relations were suspended but recognition was n”
“what commo and other training would be re- quired; whethar U. S. "real estate" would be needed, etc. 7. Ray outlined some of his thoughts regarding his proposed plan of action. According to him it contemplates action in three broad fields: (a) Underground activity -- principally ”
“n F. Kennedy of the current Cuban situation. Concerning Manuel Ray, he sta ted that during meet ings the previous week in NY and Washington, Ray actively participated in the future destiny of Cuba. He also stated the t Ray was an avowed enemy of the US and that he had heard Ray d”
“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”
“ised President John F. Kennedy of the current Cuban situation. Concerning Manuel Ray, he stated that during meetings the previous week in NY and Washington, Ray actively participated in the future destiny of Cuba. He also stated the t Ray was an avowed enemy of the US and that he”
“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”
“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 ”
“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”
“Betsy Palmer Volume XI - continued - Page 3 11110843 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 ELS. May have met in an effort to merge for with JURE. Ray feels ne”
“180-10143-10456 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 € SECRET Betsy Palmer Review of Files - Manuel Ray y Rivero DCD Documents D 11110819 A May 2 1978 280 1. Memo dated 24 Oct 1962 to Chief, Contact Division, from Chief, San ”
“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”
“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 Review of Manuel Bay y Rivero Files - Volumes I - XVIII May 1, 1978 Volume XIII - March 1964 - April 1964 11110843 1. Memorandum to Acting Chief, Contact Division, dated 6 March 1964 From: Cincinnati R.A. Thru: Chief, Detroit Office SUBJECT: Castro Ty”
“sm for this purpose presently exists, this did not mean that Dr. RAY need be beholden to the Frente. C. That we understood he is planning to return to Cica. We feel that this would be a wise move, and consequently urge him to do so. this connection we are prepared to offer him a ”
“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”
“me work had already been accomplished on the matter ? NW 65987 Docld:32422694 Page 4 104-10193-10008 of artrose ing likely candidates. He said core would be lone in I asked if this as to be a "RF show - or whether tho le dera of the FD and other Cuban elements would be consulted,”
“attempt into Cuba and Cisneros thinks Ray had believed he could arrange for CIA to take him into Cuba. "Ray is politically unformed ---- politically that which he last read". Cisneros further stated that he believed Ray had planned his entire return-to-Cuba angle with President”
“into Cuba and Cisneros thinks Ray had believed he could arrange for CIA to take him into Cuba. "Ray is politically unformed — politically that which he last read". Cisneros further stated that he believed Ray had planned his entire return-to-Cuba angle with President Kennedy and ”
“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”
“authorities over activities of JURE reps, in Florida making support of Ray's effort extremely difficult. SECRET”
“ltural and political treaties with Russia, Red China and their satellites in order to block American influence in the Republic. 1) Informant called attention to the fact that while the youth of Cuba fought against the brutal tyranny of international communism, Cuban "leaders" suc”
“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”
“khaus. 14-00000 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SECRET IN 63271 PAGE_3 SEJMS CONFIDENT THEY WILL JOIN HIM EVENTUALLY. HE FEELS HE HAS TIGHTENED UP AND INSPIRED HIS ORGANIZATION PARIS. SAYS HAS GAINED AIMPRESSION FROM TALKS WITH CUBANS HERE THAT DISILLUSI ON- MENT AMONG CUBAN EMBASSIE”
“SECRET Betsy palmer Review of Manuel Ray y Rivero Files - Volumes I - XVIII May 1, 1978 Volume XIII - March 1964 - April 1964 11110849 1. Memorandum to Acting Chief, Contact Division, dated 6 March 1964 From: Cincinnati R.A. Thru: Chief, Detroit Office SUBJECT: Castro Ty”
“he "knows" that Artime was being financially supported by wealthy ex-Batistianos of the Miami area. 13. Ray hinted at various times that the MRP may at some point find itself faced with the necessity of withdrawing from the Council and going it alone. He says that the Council is ”
“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”
“ill-fated May attempt into Cuba and Cisneros thinks Ray had believed he could arrange for CIA to take him into Cuba. "Ray is politically unformed -- politically that which he last read". Cisneros further stated that he believed Ray had planned his entire return-to-Cuba angle w”
“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”
“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”
“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”
“o them the true picture of the sorry state of students, workers, and intellectuals in Castro's Cuba. 11. Ray is also interested in the possibility of putting out a "News Letter" under MRP sponsorship which would discuss various aspects of the Cuban picture and set forth plans for”
“explosives. 9. Cable to Director from JMWAVE dtd 11 Sept 63, report from AMTAUP-2 who spoke with Rogelio Cisneros on 6 Sept. Cisneros stated Ray departed for Costa Rica on 5 Sept to interview President Orlich. Said on Ray’s last meeting with FFD, the private secretary of Preside”
“basically hostile to CIA. In a desire to obtain proof of any anti-CIA or U.S. govt, activity by Ray, urge every effort to check accuracy of AMTAU P / AMOT reporting and follow through for any overt manifestations of many allegations made. 3. Memo for the Director of Central ”
“SECRET Betsy Palmer Review of Manuel Bay y Rivero Files - Volumes I - XVIII May 1, 1978 Volume XIII - March 1964 - April 1964 1. Memorandum to Acting Chief, Contact Division, dated 6 March 1964 From: Cincinnati R.A. Thru: Chief, Detroit Office SUBJECT: Castro Type Subve”
“o them the true picture of the sorry state of students, workers, and intellectuals in Castro's Cuba. 11. Ray is also interested in the possibility of putting out a "News Letter" under MRP sponsorship which would discuss various aspects of the Cuban picture and set forth plans for”
“o them the true picture of the sorry state of students, workers, and intellectuals in Castro's Cuba. 11. Ray is also interested in the possibility of putting out a "News Letter" under MRP sponsorship which would discuss various aspects of the Cuban picture and set forth plans for”