</s>104-10163-10019 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 SECRET LX 320 16 May 1963 RETURN TO CA MEMORANDUM OF CONTACT Background Use Only MEMORDUM OF CONTAOT 05 Background Use Dnly Do Not Reproducute SUBJECT : Jose Antonio CASAS Rodriguez (201-3770) DATE OF CONTACTA 05 DATE Of CONTACT : 2 May 1963 (2000 to 2345 Hours): 4 May 1963(0000 to 1300 Hours): 1. 1 May 1963 traveled to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and attempted to contact Subject at home at 2116 Cumberland Street (10/0) at 1930 hour. At 2200 hours I returned to home at 1216 Cumberland Stree (0/10) father was out for the evening and wasn't expected to return to till 2200 hours. At 22000 hours I Returned to Subject's home to be advised that he hours. He requested the event was not expected to be told that he hate hour, I requested the cell phone that his father was a representative of the United States Government and called that he wanted to speak to him on about 2000 hours at 2 May. about 2000 Hours on 2 May, 3. 2. 8 hours ago 2 May 3. I called at Subject's Home to find a found him present. He was friendly and courteous, requesting that I came into home. He has no introductions, asking that I would return children. He received introductions to inform me that he gave only a current glance before returning to information. He then indicated his complete willingness to apply to KUBAR Identification Identification which he gave a subject and wife make an excellent impression. They proceeded to put me at ease, wife makes me an excellent Impression. They solves to be excellent exotroverted host, and generally showed them- solves be excellent extroverted hosts. The subsequent convention Bantically to be re-rehabilated information already provided by Subject during his defrofitting to U.S. authorities in Miami and already reflected in his home. He is not interested in the state of the state. He also wanted to be a member of his family. homemade fractured and he is extremely organized in his thoughts. the has a leadership to develop one theme which in turn will return him SECRET 601334098 Fintered by: Fentered by Fentured by: Fentified by:

Summary: This document is a memorandum of contact dated May 1963 detailing interactions with Jose Antonio CASAS Rodriguez (201-3770) regarding his connections to Cuban political figures. It describes multiple meetings between the subject and U.S. intelligence officers, including attempts to contact him in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and subsequent discussions about his relationships with individuals like Enrubio AZZUE, Enrique RODRIGUEZ Lococe, Orlando BLANCO, and Floral CHOMON. The document outlines operational proposals for approaching these contacts, noting their potential involvement in Cuban revolutionary activities or intelligence operations. It references KUBARK (a U.S. intelligence program targeting Cuban officials) and includes details about the subject's knowledge of AZZUE's financial struggles, RODRIGUEZ's revolutionary past, BLANCO's alleged anti-Castro sentiments, and CHOMON's role as a Cuban embassy secretary. The text also mentions other individuals linked to Cuban diplomatic or military networks, including Gustavo MEDIAVILLA de la Pena, Lionel ALONSO Fiel, and Jose R. LINARES Dejado, with notes on their alleged affiliations or activities.  

Key People:  
- **Jose Antonio CASAS Rodriguez** (201-3770): Central figure in the memorandum; engaged in contact attempts and discussions about Cuban political figures.  
- **Enrubio AZZUE**: Described as a long-time friend of CASAS Rodriguez, involved in revolutionary activities against Castro, with financial difficulties noted.  
- **Enrique RODRIGUEZ Lococe**: Mentioned as a revolutionary associated with pre-Batista and Castro-era movements; had contact with CASTRO during the 1950s-59 period.  
- **Orlando BLANCO**: Allegedly employed in Cuban financial institutions, described as having anti-Castro sentiments but hesitant to cooperate due to perceived risks.  
- **Floral CHOMON Kadavilla** (201-277070): Identified as a secretary with the Cuban Embassy in Havana; noted for his sensitivity and efficiency.  
- **Gustavo MEDIAVILLA de la Pena**: Listed as a Third Secretary at the United Nations, linked to Cuban diplomatic networks.  
- **Lionel ALONSO Fiel**: Believed to have connections to Cuban embassy personnel in the U.S.  

Key Locations:  
- **Harrisburg, Pennsylvania**: Site of initial contact attempts with CASAS Rodriguez on 1 May 1963.  
- **Cuba**: Central location for most described activities, including revolutionary movements, diplomatic roles, and alleged intelligence operations.  
- **Mexico City**: Mentioned as a hub for discussions involving AZZUE and other Cuban contacts.  

Key Events:  
- **Contact attempts with CASAS Rodriguez** (1–3 May 1963): Including visits to his home in Harrisburg and subsequent meetings to discuss Cuban political figures.  
- **Discussions about revolutionary activities**: Including RODRIGUEZ's involvement in pre-Batista movements, BLANCO's alleged anti-Castro stance, and CHOMON's diplomatic role.  
- **Operational proposals for intelligence approaches**: Including plans to engage AZZUE, RODRIGUEZ, and others through KUBARK channels.  

Key Organizations:  
- **KUBARK**: U.S. intelligence program targeting Cuban officials; referenced as the focus of operational discussions and contact efforts.  
- **Cuban Embassy in Havana**: Mentioned as a key institution for diplomatic roles (e.g., CHOMON's position) and potential intelligence networks.  
- **Cuban Foreign Service**: Implied through references to individuals like MEDIAVILLA de la Pena and BLANCO, who were allegedly involved in Cuban diplomatic or financial institutions.

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