</s>104-10107-10137 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 OCC 69-0181 31 January 1969 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD RETURN TO CIA MEMORDUM FOR The RECORD SUBJECT: Herbert Itkin Background Use Only Do Not Reproduce 1. A meeting was held on 27 January 1969 with Messers, Rocca, Houston, Warner and myself to discuss the ramifications of the confrontation with the New York FBI office on 17 January. It was concluded with additional information was required on Thomas L. Roberts (and Robert DeSoto) ?) contacted on Director of Security and requested the security files on these two individuals and was advised that we could not have the security Files that Mr. Ward Greene would bring the files to the office and diesures their contents openly. 32. On 29 January, Mr. Greene brought in security files. on(Robert) and (Deloso) and was most cooperative in the their contents. Attached to a chronological rundown on the permanent information (on) Thomas a (Robert) Affiliation with the FBI, CIA and then. 3. On 30 January, a meeting was Held with Messer, Houston. Warner, Roca, and (Eugene Milligan) CCS (GLOBE), to discuss the operational use of Mr. Robert (Mr. Robert) has been a Staff Agent use of Mrs. (Roberts) Mr./Robert) Has been a November 1964 since 8 August 1961. From March 1964 to on (West African legal problems) It should be noted that this task was performed under a grant from a foundation which was blown in the MDHOWDLE exposures. It should not be noted this was assigned for Cover to the (Radio Corporation of America 24) legal) state where he remained until March 1965 and then went to (Dakary) (12-10) SECRET

Summary  
This document is a memorandum dated 31 January 1969, discussing internal CIA and FBI operations related to Herbert Itkin, Thomas L. Roberts, and Robert DeSoto. A meeting was held on 27 January 1969 involving individuals including Rocca, Houston, Warner, and the author to address issues arising from a confrontation with the New York FBI office on 17 January. The discussion centered on obtaining security files for Thomas L. Roberts and Robert DeSoto, which were later provided by Mr. Ward Greene on 29 January. These files included information on Roberts' affiliations with the FBI, CIA, and legal matters in West Africa. A subsequent meeting on 30 January involved further analysis of Roberts' activities, including his use as a Staff Agent for the CIA from November 1964 to August 1965. The document notes uncertainties about the chronology of events due to reliance on Roberts' self-reported information rather than independent verification. It highlights potential legal risks for Roberts, including possible prosecution by the New York District Attorney for alleged financial misconduct. The text also references Project DIPLLAR (November 1953–February 1955) and WUBRNY, with mention of Robert DeSoto's involvement in these operations. Concerns about the firm Delson, Levin, and Gordon are noted, including allegations of party membership.  

Key People  
- Herbert Itkin  
- Thomas L. Roberts  
- Robert DeSoto (also referred to as Robert Delon)  
- Mr. Ward Greene  
- Mr. Rocca  
- Mr. Sam Papich (FBI representative)  
- Mr. Eugene Milligan (CCS/GLOBE)  

Key Locations  
- New York FBI office  
- Geneva, Switzerland (contextual reference to Roberts' activities in 1966)  

Key Events  
- Meeting on 27 January 1969 regarding Itkin and Roberts' affiliations  
- Provision of security files for Roberts and DeSoto by Mr. Greene on 29 January  
- Meeting on 30 January involving analysis of Roberts' CIA activities  
- Discussion of potential legal prosecution against Roberts by the New York District Attorney  
- Reference to Project DIPLLAR (1953–1955) and WUBRNY operations  

Key Organizations  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- CCS/GLOBE (likely a code name or internal designation)  
- Radio Corporation of America 24 (contextual reference, possibly an operational codename)

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