</s>104-10177-10220 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS RECOROS ACT OF 1992 PATERIAL REVEIED AT C.A. HEA.HEA.QUARTERS BY HOUSE: SELECT CONTITLE OR ASSASSINTATIONS STAFF MEMBERS FILE TITLE/NUMBER/VOLUME: M.LEIDON GORDON 201-29074 INCLUSIVE DATES: CUSTODIAL UNIT/LOCATION: ROOM: DELETIONS, IF ANY: DATE DATE RECEIVED RETURNED REVIEWED BY (PRINT NAME) SIGNATURE OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL K/MAY 28 Leslie W.W.S.M.S/N Luke Whelman NO DOCUMENTS MAY BE COPIED OR REMOVED FROM THIS FILE

Summary  
The documents detail investigations into Gordon Barton McLendon (file number 201-79644), focusing on his business interests, potential connections to intelligence agencies, and personal background. A memorandum from May 3, 1972, notes discussions with John K. McLean regarding McLendon’s ties to international ventures, including nightclubs frequented by foreign nationals. McLendon is described as a multi-millionaire involved in radio stations, banking, and real estate in Dallas, Texas. His birthdate is listed as June 8, 1921, in Paris, Texas. The CIA denied a security clearance request for McLendon in 1964, citing covert operations concerns. Later records reference his role as president of Meloden Corporation and potential links to Japanese language intelligence work during World War II. Some sections mention unspecified "foreign operations" and references to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), though direct ties to the JFK assassination are not explicitly stated.  

Key People  
- **Gordon Barton McLendon**: Subject of multiple records, described as president of Liberty Broadcasting Systems, Meloden Corporation, and International Ventures, Inc. Born June 8, 1921, in Paris, Texas.  
- **John K. McLean**: Discussed in a 1972 memorandum; linked to McLendon’s business ventures and potential foreign intelligence connections.  
- **Robert K. Cunningham**: CIA official who denied McLendon’s security clearance request in 1964.  

Key Locations  
- **Dallas, Texas**: McLendon’s primary residence and business hub.  
- **Paris, Texas**: Place of birth for McLendon.  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Mentioned as a location for CIA-related records.  

Key Events  
- **May 3, 1972**: Memorandum discussing McLendon’s business ties and potential intelligence connections.  
- **1964**: CIA denied McLendon’s security clearance request due to covert operations concerns.  
- **1972**: Name check and consolidation request for McLendon, including corporate affiliations and birth details.  

Key Organizations  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**: Involved in reviewing McLendon’s background and security clearance requests.  
- **International Ventures, Inc.**: Company associated with McLendon’s business interests.  
- **Meloden Corporation**: Mentioned as a company for which McLendon served as president.

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