</s>104-10188-10009 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 DISPATCH ASSASSINATIO PROCESSING SECRET PATTA BANETY Chief, WI Division BANATY, WIL DIVISION BANIT, WII DIVISION BANTA, WIJ DIVISON BANTS, WJ DIVIsION BANT, WIVISIONS Chief of Station, Mexico City BANCT, WIKI BANTH, WIXI BANTC, WIZI BANCH BANCA, WITI BANDAI, WISI BANCR Chief of Surveillance Soviet/Satellite Agents BANTR, WIRS BANCO, WVN HMW-10893 AUTHORIZED 1. Station fully agrees with Headquarters concerning the value of concentrating LIFETAF or LIFEPAT with headquarterrs concerning the Value of SOVICENTARY SURVEILANCE SOVERAGE on suspected and/or known Servicing in the past under the type coverage in Mexico City, or Station In the past year under the Type coverage and will continue such coverage in the future as LIFEFAT and LIFENY facilities become avail- and will cover any possible target Headquarters considers of this Station can and will cover as possible target Headquarters considers of high enough priority to cover. 2. For example, Carmen BRUFAU Civil is covered for 1956, 1957, 1960 and 1961; the results will be considered of sufficient value to continue The presence of the following: Elena VASQUEZ Gomez, one of the persons referred to in reference, works for General Lazaro CARDENAS del Rio, pro- Communist former President of Mexico. Coverage of VAS. U.S.GARDENAS by LIEVOY means a certain amount of coverage of VASS. UZ.UZ. Gomez. Distribution: 3-Hqg 4-Files 2/1/1 GATE TICC DAT DAT DATED 23 Aug. 1902 31 Aug. 1962 GRAUS RUDENCE IS - CS COPY. HNMKA-19700 CLASSIFICATION 50-0-5/1 SECRET-A

Summary:  
The documents detail U.S. intelligence operations in Mexico City under projects such as LIFETAY, LIFEAT, and LIPAT, focusing on surveillance and information gathering related to Soviet, Cuban, Polish, and American communist activities. These projects involved unilateral telephone tapping, monitoring of embassies, and tracking of individuals associated with espionage or revolutionary movements. Financial allocations for these operations included requests for $99,000,000 in 1962-1963, with adjustments noted. The documents reference specific targets like Soviet installations, Polish embassy personnel, Cuban agents, and American communist groups in Mexico. Renewal requests for projects were approved, emphasizing their role in providing intelligence on transnational activities, including the illegal transmission of U.S. goods to Cuba and monitoring of exiled revolutionary groups.  

Key People:  
- Chief of Station, Mexico City (Willard C. Curtis)  
- Case Officer Joremy L. Naricos  
- Lee G. Norris (Case Office)  
- John M. Whiteman, John D. Holman, Robert D. Carter, Claret V. G. Carter, J.C. King, J.G. Yishon  
- KUDESK/IGG (approval authority)  
- Hayden Bay (Chief, P.J./IN/RS)  
- David M. Wilsted (principal "outside" Case Officer)  
- Wayne D. Crandard (assistant to Wilsted)  
- Wayne C. Drabra (support staff)  
- Olga A. Parfink (LIFEPAT processor)  
- Carol K. Zinsmeister (translator)  
- Ralph B. Rapanelli (reassigned PCS in 1961)  
- Olivia B. Gladanelli (terminated employment in 1962)  
- Hilland C. Cotts (Station Chief in Mexico City)  
- Stewart D. Burton, Red P. Molan, Robert D. Carter, John C. Hays  
- W.H. Wirh (Project coordinator or liaison)  
- Ralph B. Ravawelli  
- David H. Wilsted  
- Olivia H. Glaxxd  
- Alice N. Cattettean  
- Woodrow D. Garrett  
- Wallace L. Kanhol  
- Edward P. SEGHEN (Case Officer)  
- Wiltard C. CURTIS (Chief of Station)  
- JeromyL. NIARCO (Assistant Case Officer)  
- Vladimir Ivánovitch BAZYKIN (Soviet Ambassador)  
- Albert and Margaret Maltz (American Communists monitored in Mexico)  
- Noah Seborer (American Communist tracked for activities)  
- Maria Wicher (individual under surveillance)  
- Luis Campos Villalobos (Cuban intelligence contact)  
- David M. Wilsted  
- Olivia N. Gladman, Alice K. Zinzimsmeister, Wallace K. Kawlow, Leona D. Gandara  
- Ralph B. Ranfallelli, Carol B. Zinsmeister, Alice N. Cailieiteau, Wallace L. Kawoi, Leona C. Gandara, Oliver O. Galyond, Allard C. Curtis, Willard G. Curtis  
- M. FOPOV (Soviet Security)  
- M. POROV (S.S.S., Soviet State Agency)  
- Edward P. SCHEM (Case Officer)  
- Gene F. SHADOCK (Assistant Case Officer)  
- Daniel K. BROND (translator for LIPAX/LIPAK)  
- Ralph B. RAJN/S.111, 0-3-7 (Staff and Contract Personnel)  
- Allon W. GALLETTO (Salary details mentioned)  
- Lincoln W. M. JACKSON, Lincoln V. JACKTON, Lincoln L. JACKTO, Lincoln C. JACKO, Lincoln M. Jacko (various salary entries)  
- Sergio Sergey (Soviet contact)  
- Vladimir S.Y. (Soviet contact)  
- Daniel K. BROUND (translator assigned to LIFENIX/LIT/LIM/LTM/LAT/LMS)  
- Edward F. SCHEN (Case Officer)  
- Gene F. E. BRADOCK (Assistant Case Officer)  

Key Locations:  
- Mexico City  
- Soviet Union  
- Poland  
- Japan  
- Woodstock D. (U.A.B.O.O)  
- Czechoslovakia  
- Banne, Florida  
- T.I.T. Station (unspecified location)  
- Corvietal Activities (implied to be in Latin America)  
- LIFAT operations (implied to be in Mexico City)  
- Various unspecified bases and offices (e.g., "Corercial Office," "Polich Legation")  

Key Events:  
- Renewal of projects like LIFETAP, LEFTAT, and LIFTAY  
- Monitoring activities targeting "Jewish Communist leaders" and "American Communist Groups"  
- Budget approvals for operational expenditures (e.g., $156,050 total for 1999)  
- Staffing changes, including translator assignments and personnel relocations  
- Project LIFAT/LTIFAT operational approval dates (3 October 1959, January 1955).  
- Telephone line monitoring activities.  
- Personnel training and certification for surveillance operations.  
- Renewal of Project LIFTAT for 1957–1967  
- Monitoring and operational adjustments for LIFACIX, LIFTACTIX, and other projects  
- Personnel assignments and translation/analysis tasks for D. R. RENDING  
- Administrative directives for project management and reporting  
- Financial authorization for projects in 1967–1997  
- Procurement requests for equipment (e.g., EOTAPES, Wood records)  
- Intelligence operations involving Soviet and Latin American contacts  
- Internal agency reviews of project validity and operational scope  
- Administrative corrections and clarifications for procurement and reporting  

Key Organizations:  
- U.S. Finance Division (involved in project funding)  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) stations and divisions (e.g., Mexico City Station, L.L.A.T.O.M.C.I.O.)  
- Soviet Informal Service (mentioned in diplomatic contact reports)  
- Mexican government agencies (involved in procurement and intelligence operations)  
- WID (implied to be a division or office)  
- F/Y/OPS (likely an intelligence branch)  
- E Division (possibly a section within the agency)  
- LIFAT/LIFTACIX/LITZ (project codes for surveillance or operational activities)  
- UNLV/OT phase (part of a larger project framework)  
- KAPOK (project code for operational reviews)  
- SR Division (Special Research Division)  
- WED/MUNID (likely a code name or unit)  
- LIFET/ENTITUTIONS (project divisions)  
- LEAPA, Inc. (organization providing intelligence reports on communist activities)  
- Project LIFAT/LIPAT (intelligence projects with Soviet and Latin American focus)  
- KAPOK (project code for operational reviews)  
- Mexico City Station (involved in intelligence operations)  
- Israeli government (referenced as a source of information)  
- Soviet Union (via contacts like Sergio Sergey and Vladimir S.Y.)  
- U.S. intelligence divisions (e.g., LIFET Division, Directorate of Central Intelligence)

Summary:  
The text contains a disorganized collection of dates (October 1955–2015), numerical codes, clearance terms, operational agent references, financial figures, and project-related notes. It mentions "LIFAT" as an ongoing project since January 1951, with operational details including personnel salaries, expenses, and lease agreements for facilities. References to "cover," "agents," and "clearance" suggest intelligence or counterintelligence activities. Financial data includes salary figures (e.g., $25,000–$65,000) and projected costs for operations. The text also references locations such as "base," "station," and unspecified sites, with notes on security requirements and property leases.  

Key People:  
- David H. WISED (salary listed)  
- Carol I. C.T. EISISIER  
- Frances I. I. L.E.  
- Alice I. G.C.L.A.TALTAU  
- Olivia H. J. JADMO  
- Neill acuta/Reill acuata (financial figures referenced)  

Key Locations:  
- Base (lease expiration in April; security requirements noted)  
- Station (bar location, personnel clearance)  
- New location/site (project site details)  

Key Events:  
- Ongoing operations of Project LIFAT since 1951  
- Lease agreements for facilities and property  
- Personnel salary allocations and expense tracking  
- Security clearance processes and operational cover details  

Key Organizations:  
- Project LIFAT (intelligence/operational project)  
- Government station (facilities management, personnel oversight)  
- Unnamed units or divisions handling financial and operational logistics

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