</s>104-10172-10264 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 I.ETURN TO CIA Background Use Only Do Not Reproduce 14 June 1973 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: CIA Defector Watch List For The Secret Service 03 03 on 15 June 1973 at 11:00 hours meeting attended by Mr. Jack Shaffer and Mr. Ernest Medulli (CDC), Mr. Dick Friedlander, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Medull, CDC; Mr. D. Jack Post, Psychiatric Staff and Mr ., Iskierkandoski of the CI Staff Friedlanders, Mr . and Mr .. and Mr./ Ernst Medull; CCD; Mr./ Jack those defectors for whom we have discussed and decide which of be watched during the BREZEN visit. the Psychiatric Staff, SB and CDC had prepared lists of the Psychiatric staff, and CCD had prepared predictable unstable and/or violent. When the following were un- names of those submitted (including comments made and the agreed of those submitted (including commons made and that on any defector listed by the KGB was the Antanas KUTUS (KENTGLE) was the only defector named by the KGB on their watch list. BUTUNUS works for the RFE in (A) (A) and (B) (KETUS) worked on the incident (A). (A), (B). (B), (C) and "C) was his wife and also to cause trouble. His wife is bitter towards the sovieties but also un- likely to cause troubles. His name is his name likely tocause trouble. He is his own name trouinously in the Secret Service. 10 B. KAVOROSKINSKY (AEGOLD) is in Seattle, He is the former sea captain who is a heavy drinker. The former sea Captain who was a heavy theodore is likely to captain trouble. It was decided to pass his name to the Secret Services. PLINDOLI F/4 C.R.INPOET C.B.V.R-B.R4 7IBR

Summary  
This document is a memorandum dated 14 June 1973, prepared for internal record-keeping by the CIA and Secret Service. It outlines discussions regarding a defector watch list for monitoring individuals during Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev’s visit to the United States. The meeting involved Jack Shaffer (CIA), Ernest Medulli (CDC), Dick Friedlander, and others. Participants reviewed lists of defectors deemed potentially unstable or volatile, with recommendations on which should be prioritized for surveillance. Key defectors discussed include Antanas KUTUS (KENTGLE), B. KAVOROSKINSKY (AEGOLD), and Anatoly GOLITZYN (AELADLE). The document notes that some individuals were deemed stable or non-threatening, while others posed potential risks due to personal grievances or behavioral issues. Recommendations included adding certain defectors to the watch list and removing others deemed rehabilitated or non-threatening.  

Key People  
- **Antanas KUTUS** (KENTGLE): Identified as a defector working for Radio Free Europe; noted as the only KGB-named individual on the watch list.  
- **B. KAVOROSKINSKY** (AEGOLD): Former sea captain in Seattle, described as a heavy drinker likely to cause trouble.  
- **Anatoly GOLITZYN** (AELADLE): Recommended for inclusion on the watch list due to potential instability and anti-CIA sentiment.  
- **Yuri NOSSENKO** (AEDONOY): Considered for inclusion due to possible vengeful motives.  
- **Dr. Charles Bohrer**: CIA psychiatrist who recommended adding certain defectors to the list.  
- **Howard Osborne**: Concurred with recommendations and advised against including OSBENSKO.  

Key Locations  
- **Seattle** (KAVOROSKINSKY)  
- **Los Angeles** (SANJANIVAN, PETROYAN)  
- **Chicago** (PETROYAN, K. VINBLI)  
- **Santa Fe, Indiana** (NOFINOV)  
- **Pittsburgh** (XOXOHANISHA)  
- **Texas** (VANGUINE, VERNEVIeve)  

Key Events  
- **14 June 1973**: CIA and Secret Service meeting to finalize defector watch list for Brezhnev’s visit.  
- **15 June 1973**: Discussions on defectors’ stability, potential threats, and surveillance priorities.  
- **Recommendations**: Addition of certain defectors (e.g., GOLITZYN) and removal of others (e.g., OSBENSKO).  

Key Organizations  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**: Provided defector assessments and recommendations.  
- **Secret Service**: Responsible for monitoring defectors during Brezhnev’s visit.  
- **Central Intelligence Division (CID)**: Involved in defector evaluations.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Mentioned in context of prior interactions with some defectors.

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