</s>104-10221-10039 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 JAN 69- 2001-24225 STURGIS, Frank Anthony VOL.I JAN 67-

The text contains fragmented and partially illegible records related to Frank Sturgis, a figure associated with Cuban exile movements and political activities in the 1970s. It references discussions involving plans for a Cuban government-in-exile in Angola, financial support from Latin American governments, and interactions with individuals like Gipenda and Fernandeza. There are mentions of covert operations, potential coup plots against Angolan authorities, and allegations of espionage or sabotage. A separate section details claims about LORZ (possibly a misspelling of "Lionez") and her alleged ties to Fidel Castro, including accusations of an abortion in Cuba and attempts to assassinate Castro. The text also includes administrative notes on document classification, reproduction restrictions, and personal notary records for Frank Sturgis.  

Key People:  
- **Frank Sturgis**: Central figure linked to Cuban exile networks, alleged involvement in political plots, and interactions with Gipenda and Fernandeza.  
- **Gipenda**: Mentioned as a suspect in Angolan coup planning and associated with financial arrangements for exiled Cubans.  
- **Fernandeza**: Identified as part of a group involved in an abortive 1977 coup attempt in Angola.  
- **LORZ** (possibly "Lionez"): Allegedly connected to Fidel Castro, claims of an abortion in Cuba, and accusations of assassination attempts.  

Key Locations:  
- **Angola**: Central to discussions about Cuban exile governments and coup plots.  
- **London**: Site of meetings involving Sturgis, Gipenda, and other figures.  
- **Geneva**: Mentioned as a location for diplomatic or intelligence-related interactions.  
- **Cuba**: Linked to LORZ's alleged ties to Castro and events in 1959.  

Key Events:  
- **Planned coup in Angola (1977)**: Involving Cuban exiles, financial support from Latin American governments, and potential involvement of Sturgis and Gipenda.  
- **Abortive coup attempt (May 1977)**: Referenced as a failed operation involving Fernandeza and other exiled Cubans.  
- **Alleged assassination plot against Fidel Castro**: Claims by LORZ that she placed poison in her face cream for this purpose.  
- **Hotel billing disputes**: Mentioned in the context of Sturgis's activities in London.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Cuban exile movements**: Central to discussions about governance, funding, and political operations.  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**: Referenced in administrative notes on document classification.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Mentioned in the context of intelligence divisions and investigations.  

The documents detail interactions between U.S. intelligence agencies (DCD/Miami, OSR/French) and individuals like Frank Sturgis and Robert Morgan, who were associated with Miami-based groups linked to Cuban exile activities. Sturgis is mentioned in contexts involving cryptographic materials, military training for anti-Cuban operations, and connections to organizations such as the Afro-Cuban Committee and CUBANOS UNIDOS (CU). Morgan is described as an adventurer involved in film production and possibly associated with intelligence-related activities. The documents reference discussions about potential military actions against Cuba, including training in Miami, procurement of boats equipped with radar, and coordination with Haitian authorities. Sturgis is also linked to meetings involving U.S. government officials and the planning of operations, though no direct connection to JFK's assassination is made.  

Key People: Frank Sturgis, Robert Morgan, Wilfredo Navarro, Ed Kaiser, Jorge Navarro, Mauricio Ferre, Plin T5 Menzozza, Jose Perre, John F. Kennedy (indirectly referenced in context of U.S. government operations).  

Key Locations: Miami Beach, Florida; New York City; Havana, Cuba; Isla Beata (Dominican Republic); Isle A Vache (Haiti); Haitian government facilities.  

Key Events: Discussions about military training for anti-Cuban operations in Miami; procurement of boats for potential use by Haitian authorities; meetings involving U.S. intelligence and Cuban exile groups; cryptographic material exchanges; planning of covert actions against Cuba.  

Key Organizations: CUBANOS UNIDOS (CU), Afro-Cuban Committee, U.S. Department of Defense (DDA), Vanguard Research Inc., Miami Civil War (CIMANO), Haitian government, U.S. Navy.  

The document contains fragmented and partially illegible entries related to intelligence reports involving Venezuela, Cuba, and U.S. government operations. It references a visit by Kissinger to Venezuela in 1975, which is described as potentially discrediting an assassination attempt linked to the country. A source claims an individual visited Venezuela and reported an assassination plot against Kissinger, though details are unclear. The text also mentions Manuel Espinosa, a Cuban exile, who allegedly carried a list of over thirty thousand Cubans seeking political asylum and had contact with Fidel Castro to arrange legal status for them. Additional entries discuss U.S. intelligence activities in Miami involving Frank Sturgis of the Watergate Plumbers Group, with plans for a meeting between Sturgis and DCD representatives.  

Key People:  
- Kissinger (U.S. official)  
- Manuel Espinosa (Cuban exile)  
- Fidel Castro (Cuban leader)  
- Frank Sturgis (Watergate Plumbers Group member)  
- George Carcy (CIA Legal Counsel)  
- Orville Bathe (individual associated with C/W/H/COC)  

Key Locations:  
- Venezuela  
- Cuba  
- Miami, Florida  
- Key West, Florida  

Key Events:  
- Kissinger's 1975 visit to Venezuela and alleged assassination plot reports  
- Manuel Espinosa's activities involving Cuban exiles and Castro  
- U.S. intelligence meetings in Miami with Frank Sturgis and DCD representatives  
- CIA legal counsel involvement in operational clearances  

Key Organizations:  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Watergate Plumbers Group  
- U.S. Secret Service (Miami field office)  
- Cuban exile networks  

The provided documents do not contain information related to John F. Kennedy, the assassination, investigations, or related individuals and events.

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