</s>104-10062-10046 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 SECRET Wptejile 6 MAY 1973 MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director for Operations SUBJECT Media Inquiry for Cuban Exile Journalist in Miami Re Cuban Involvement in Watergate Case and Attitudes in Miami Area 1. This memorandum is for your information only. 2. On 7 May 1973 we were advised by Station WH/Miami that two employees of a Station W/Miami/W/Alzalez, a Cuban exile journalist Station that one Rome VIERA Gonzalez, a Cuba exile journalist who was one of the most successful in the Cuban exile journalist Hali Bookstores in Miami received a call on May 1st from one FNU GOTTILIES who said he worked for the Times in Washington. (COTTILIIS is believed to be Sanford GOTTILLIS, a crew member of the City of Miami, National Committee on San Diego Nuclear Policy: A pretreat call to Sandy Gottlieb who said she worked for a Times in May 11102 Brandywine the Washington bureau of the New York Times verified that one "Sandy Gottlieb was employed there; COTTILIER asked VIERA the Washington Bureau of the Cubans had it in it. He specifically what participation of the cubans had in it; he specifically asked about the activities of the Cuban PICO (former Viera) and brigade member) orlando PIEDRA (former Chief of Cuban Bureau orlando, Florida PIEDRIA (Former Chief of Cuba FERRERER (Former Cuban Senator and self-admitted former Communist) He also asked if ITT had an office in Miami whether Joaquin was also asked him to be a self-administered former Communist who WAN/ANIMICALLY terminated in 1972) and Juan A. PAULA (formerly who W/Miami proprietary employee and former Controller of Revolutionary Democratic Front-RD-and-and currently employed by Revolutionary Democrat Front-R-D and currently employed by interested in Edgar BUTTARI, a Cuban born in West Tampa, Florida, a former Cuban Congressman and Minister of Commerce who is reportedly associated with Mr. Charles "Bebe" REBOZO, According to GOTTLISB, BUTTIARI was appointed as "political Chief in the Republican Party", #4308

Summary  
This memorandum dated 6 May 1973 details a media inquiry involving a Cuban exile journalist in Miami, Rome Viera Gonzalez, who received a phone call from an individual identified as FNU Gottlilies (likely Sanford Gottlieb). The caller sought information on Cuban involvement in the Watergate case and specific individuals associated with Cuban exile groups. The conversation included inquiries about figures such as Reinaldo PICO, Orlando Piedra, Juan A. Paula, and Edgar Buttari, along with their alleged activities. The document notes that Gottlilies provided details on these individuals, including Paula’s jewelry business and PICO’s residence in Venezuela. It also references office space arrangements for entities like Futurial Property Professional Services and Northwest Management Services, linked to proprietary operations. A follow-up briefing by Rev. Evans on 7 May 1975 discusses ongoing monitoring of media inquiries, legal firm activities involving John Dean, and travel plans for EVANS to Nassau.  

Key People  
- Rome Viera Gonzalez: Cuban exile journalist in Miami who received the phone call.  
- Sanford Gottlieb (FNU Gottlilies): Individual believed to have contacted Viera Gonzalez; possibly associated with the New York Times.  
- Reinaldo PICO: Former brigade member linked to Cuban exile activities.  
- Orlando Piedra: Former Chief of Cuban Bureau in Miami.  
- Juan A. Paula: Former Controller of Revolutionary Democratic Front (RDF), involved in jewelry business and proprietary operations.  
- Edgar Buttari: Cuban-born individual associated with Charles "Bebe" Rebozo.  
- John Dean: Subject of legal firm inquiries; referenced in discussions about media calls.  
- Rev. Evans: W/Miami Chief briefed on activities related to proprietary operations and monitoring.  

Key Locations  
- Miami, Florida: Central location for Cuban exile journalist and proprietary operations.  
- Washington, D.C.: Mentioned as the base for Gottlieb’s alleged affiliation with the New York Times bureau.  
- Venezuela: PICO’s residence prior to returning to the U.S.  
- Nassau: Destination for EVANS’ travel plans on 10 May 1973.  

Key Events  
- Phone call between Viera Gonzalez and Gottlilies (May 1973) discussing Cuban involvement in Watergate and exile group activities.  
- Briefing by Rev. Evans on 7 May 1975 regarding proprietary operations, legal firm monitoring, and media inquiries.  
- EVANS’ planned travel to Nassau and subsequent return via Miami.  

Key Organizations  
- W/Miami: Agency involved in monitoring Cuban exile activities and proprietary operations.  
- Revolutionary Democratic Front (RDF): Organization associated with Juan A. Paula and other figures.  
- Futurial Property Professional Services, Northwest Management Services: Entities linked to office space arrangements and proprietary operations.  
- Legal firm representing John Dean: Involved in monitoring telephone communications for the other law firm.

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