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================================================== Page 1 ================================================== 14-Q0000 104-10256-10268] 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F_ KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 EHES Bxiiy I. ENTRY INTO DEMOCRA TIC NA TiONAL HEADQUARTERS A BACKGRQUND Five men were arrested by the Washington Metropolitan Police at 2:10 a.m. on 17 June 1972, after having been discovered breaking into the Democratic National Fead - quarters at the Watergate in Washington, D. C. The five men had cameras and rather sophisticated bugging equip- ment. Although the suspects initially used aliases during the police interrogation, they were identified as Messrs- James Walter McCord, Jr.; Bernard L. Barker; Frank Anthony Sturgis; Eugenio Rolando Martinez Careaga; and Virgilio Ramon Gonzales-Rosabel. The Watergate incident has continued to receive extensive publicity, and there is suspicion that a sixth person wa$ directly involved in the illegal entry- B PRIMARY FIGURES 1 James Walter McCord, J_ Mr . James W _ McCord, Jr., a former Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, served as a Staff Employee of the Agency from 22 August 1951 until his retirement on 31 August 1970. At the time of his retirement; he was & GS-15;-Security Officer- He has since set up his private investigative organization known as McCord Associates, and in early 1972, he was named Security Coordinator for the National Committee for the Re-election of President Nixon: 2 Bernard L. Barker Mr . Bernard L. Barker, a former Captain in the U. S. Air Force, was born in Cuba of American-born parents, and he began cooperating Iith the Agency in 1959. He was hired on 2 contract basis in April 1960, and was used primarily to report on Cuban exile activities- Mr . Barker Ias terminated by the Agency on 31 July 1966, to accept employment in private industry- EES EXY SECRET ================================================== Page 2 ================================================== 14-QQQQQ EXfR {"V 3_ Erank Anthony Sturgis Mr . Frank Anthony Sturgis, wvho has used numerous aliases, formerly served in the U. S. Marine Corps and the U. S. Army in the 1940's. As 0f 1959, Mr . Sturgis was a Captain in the Cuban Army, but later became disillusioned with Castro, Became a soldier of fortune, and in 1961 headed an organization called the International Anticommunist Brigade, which he claimed had 5, 000 members. Mr. Sturgis was never recruited by the Agency, but has been 2ssociated with Mr _ Eugenio Rolando Martinez Careaga, an Agency contact since the 1960's. 43 Eugenio _Rolando Martinez_Careaga Mr. Eugenio Rolando Martinez Careaga, an American citizen of Cuban birth, wa 5 recruited by the Agency in 1961. The project to which he was assigned was terminated in 1969, and he has since been on a part-_ time retainer to report on the Cuban exile community, receiving $100. 00 a month: Prior to 1969, he received 88, 100. 00 per year for his full-time operational activity- It is to be noted that Mr. Martinez is a real estate partner of Mr . Bernard L. Barker. 5 Virgilio Ramon Conzales-Rosabel Mr . Virgilio Ramon Gonzales-Rosabel, who has used various aliases, is not on record in WH Division/ DDP, or any other component of the Agency. The Federal Bureau 0f Investigation has been advised that the Central Intelligence Agency has no record of Mr. Gonzales-Rosabel: CS THE WHITE HQUSE Everette_Howard Hunt,_Jr- Nir . Everette Howard Hunt, Jr., a former War Correspondent and iree lance writet, was previously- affiliated with the Office of Strategic Services, and he was employed as an Agency Staff EYES BY SECRET 2 ================================================== Page 3 ================================================== 14-0QOOO EYE OWLY Employee from 8 November 1949 until his retirement on 30 April 1970, wvhen he comnmenced private enploy- ment with Robert R. Mullen and Company, a firm which has been utilized by the Agency for cover purposes- A newvs article of July 1971 indicated that Mr. Hunt joined the White House Staff asxa Consultant to President Nixon preparatory to' the President's visit to the Peoples Republic of China. Much of the recent publicity in the case has focused on Mr . Hunt, who was interviewed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on 17 June 1972. He admitted that he had written a check to Mr. McCord but invoked his Constitutional rights on all other questions. On the White House issue, previous reference was made to the employment of Mr_ James W _ McCord by the Committee for the Re-election of President Nixon. D_ CURRENT AGENCY STAFF EMPLOYEES 1 James Corbin Fitchett James Corbin Fitchett entered on duty with the Agency in early 1952 , and i8 currently a GS-13_ Security Officer. His wife, Kathryn Fitchett, is also an Office of Security employee. Scheduled to retire from the Agency on 30 June 1972, Mr. Fitchett made_it known to Mr_ MCCordin May 1972, that he would be available to Wozk With the Committee for the Re-election of President Nixon, and he was offered a position as & Security Officer. Mr . McCord initially wanted to utilize bim 28 of 15 June 1972, but Mr. Fitchett requested 2 polygraph inter- view to substantiate his claim that he was not involved in the Watergate incident. Polygraph testing on 20 June 1972, was corpletely favorable. 2 Ralph Orlando True Ralph Orlando True entered on duty with the Agency on 1 December 1950, and is currently a GS-l5, Secu- rity Officer. Scheduled to retire from the Agency on EYES OXY SECni? 3 paid ================================================== Page 4 ================================================== 14-QQQQQ EYES BXiY 30 June 1972, Mr . True planned on assuming a position wvith McCord Associates or an affiliate security unit. It has been established that Mr. True was in Mr_ McCord' s office at the Cor- mittee for the Re-election of President Nixon on 16 June 1972, the day before the Watergate incident. Mr. True denies any direct involve - ment in the case. 05 3 Donald Read Heath__Jrs) 05 Donald Read Heath; Jr entered on with the Agency in mid-1952 , and is currently a GS-14, Operations Officer assigned to WH Division/DDP_ He has been acquainted with Mr. Everette Howard Hunt, Jr-, through the years, and he developed an acquaintance with Mr. James W . McCord; Jr., at Montgomery Community College in the fall of 1971, when Mr_ McCord was teaching an industrial security course at the educational institution. Mr. 3 Heath'S)association with Mr . McCord developed through his interest in a young Chilean protege, Juan Rigoberto RUIZ Villegas, who formerly Shioebed as an (Agency operatioral asset in Santiago, Ghile)) is to be noted that Mr. (Heath arranged for Juan RUIZ Villegas to acquire an office 'position at McCord Associates while_the-young_Chilean continued_to_live_ in Mr: Heath' s Jome, drive Mr.( Heath'S)vehicle,-and attend school_ 0y 03 4. Harzy Thayer_Mahoney Harry Thayer Mahoney entered on duty with the Agency on 30 March 1951, and i8 currently a GS-14, Operations Officer assigned to WH Division/DDP Scheduled to retire from the Agency on 30 June 1972,, Mr_ Mahoney, a former polygraph examiner in the Office of Security, is acquainted with Messrs Ralph O_ True and Everette Howard Hunt, Jr. The Office of Personnel Outplace- ment Assistance Branch referred Mr. Mahoney to Mr. McCord and he was interviewved for a position at his Oifices for the Commiitee for the Re-election of President Nixon, 01' or about 10 Mzy 1972. Mr . Mahoney was ofisred,a Position witk McCord Associates. #L Cuca duty 7h ================================================== Page 5 ================================================== 14-00000 EYES McCord Associates has an approved job resume, but Mr _ Mahoney has made no decision on the McCord oifcr. E. FQRMERAGENCY STAFF EMPLOYEES 14 Therese Mae Shea Mrs. Therese Mae Shea served 2s a GS-07, Staff Employee of the Agency from 15 June 1948 until her resignation from maternity leave on 20 April 1956. Her husband, William Francis Shea, was also with the Agency until February 1971. Mrs. Shea has been working as 2 secretary to Mr_ James W_ McCord at McCord Associates in Rockville, Maryland, and she quite naturally bas extensive knowledge of Agency contacts with the private investigative firm. She knows Mr_ (@onald Read 03 Heath, Jr) and is aware Of his ties with Juan Rigoberto RUIZ Villegas. 2. Dr: Edward Mansfield Gunn Dr . Edward M. Gunn served with the Agency fror 13 June 1955 until 31 May 1971, and he W25 a GS-17, Deputy_Director of Medical Servicesz 2t the time of his retirement. Dr . Gunn was interviewed by an Office of Security representative on 19 June 1972, and discussed n some detail his involvement with the Institute for Protection and Safety Studies, Incorporated, which is affiliated with McCord Associates and occupies space in the same offices. Dr_ Gunn last had direct personal contact with Mr. McCord on 21 April 1972, and he denies having any knowledge of the Watergate incident. 3 . Dr. Jacob Victor Golder Dr . Jacob V- Golder, a former OSS employee, served with the Agency from 3 January 1955 until 16 April 1971, and he was a GS-15, Chief of Psychological Services Staff/Ofiice of Medical Services, at the tire Of Lib 3,% @v taking ================================================== Page 6 ================================================== 14-QQQQQ SELKI ETES @Y his retirement. He is still being utilized by the Agency on a contract basis at the SECRET level. Dr . Golder has not yet becn interviewed (28 of 23 June 1972) but indications are that his ties to Mr McCord are similar to those 0f Dr. Gunn mainly through his participation as a Consultant- Instructor at the Institute for Protection and Safety Studies, Incorporated. 4 William Francis Shea William F. Shea served witb the Agency from 1951 until February 1971, and Ias a GS-14, Intelligence Officer with the Office of Strategic Research, DDI at the time of his resignation He had Gnsatisfactory fitness reports} resigned in lieu of termination; and may not be tob favorably disposed towards the Agency. As previously indicated, his wife, Therese Mae Shez, works as a secretary &t McCord Associates- (The Office 0f Personnel refezred Mr . Shea to McCord Associates in 1971, and Dr_ Edward M. Gunn indicated that Mr. Sbea is affiliated with the Institute for Protection and Safety Studies, Inc . 5_ Walter_Edward Braxden Walter-Edvard Brayden served with-the Agency-from 2 February 1948 urtil 31 October 1969, and was a GS-13, Intelligence Ofiicer, assigned to Operational Services / Central Cover Staff/DDP, at the time of his retirement. Mr_ Brayden was interviewed by an Office of Security representative on 20 June 1972, when he indicated that he has been employed by McCord Associates in minor security duties during the last few months. In April 1972, he served as a guard for Mrs- Martha Mitchell on a trip to Chicago, and he expected to work on a security survey of the Hotel Fontainbleau in Miami in late June 1972 . EXES OXLY (h July ================================================== Page 7 ================================================== 14-QQQQQ ETES 819 6_ George Theodore Stanton George Theodore Stanton served with the Agency from 4 August 1947 to 8 January 1972, and was 2 GS-14, Operations Officer, assigned to the Counter Intelligence Staff /DDP, at the time 0f his retirement. Dr. Edward M. Gunn indicated that Mr- Stanton bas been serving as a Consultant to the Institute for Protection 0f Safety Studies, Incorporated Louis Edgar Sherrard Louis Edgar Sherrard served with the Agency from 2 July 1952 until 31 January 1969, when he resigned. At the time of his resignation, he was a GS-13, Secu- rity Officer assigned to the Security Research Staff. Mr. Sherrard'$ employment background centers on industrial and physical security, and he resigned from the Agency with the stated intention of taking a_ position with Bestline Products, Incorporated, of San Jose, California. There have been recent "rumors" that Mr. Sherrard is in some way affiliated with McCord Associates, but there are no specifics on this. 8 Ross Ward Lambert Ross Ward Lambert__a former OSS employee, served- with the Agency from.1l January_1965_to_9 August 1971, and was a GS-13, Contract Employee 2ssigned to the Special Operations Division /DDP, at the time of his resignation Mr . Lambert served extensively in Far East Division overseas posts, and there wvas a previous security interest in the case because of his daughter's involvement in activities of the Students ior a Democratic Society (SDS). The Office of Personnel referred Mr. Lambert to McCord Associates but he took a job elsewhere_ EYES H4LY SCnzS ================================================== Page 8 ================================================== 14-00000 ES EY 9 James Louis Baker James Louis Baker served with the Agency from 2 July 1952 until 24 June 1972, when his contract was allowed to expire. Ms . Baker, a GS-12, Operations Oificer assigned to Special Operations Division/DDP, was in Saigon, South Vietnam, from April 1968 until 24 July 1971, when he wa $ returned to Headquazters because %f seriou marital and related medicallproblems involving his Wife: Divorce proceedings continued through early 1972, and his case has been monitored by the Office of Personnel. Subject was referred to McCord Associates by the Office of Personnel, but he acquired a position with the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, to be eifective a8 of 26 June 1972. His application may possibly be on file at McCord Associates. FS QTHER CIA CONNECTIONS Robert Foster Bennett Robert Foster Bennett, son Of U.S: Senator Wallace Bennett of Utah, is Director ana Executive Vice- President of Robert R Mollen and Company, which has been utilized by the Agency for commercial cover purposes. Mr _ Bennett has been interviewed by members Of the news media because Of intense interest in Mr. Everette Howard Hunt, Jr., a former Agency Staff Employee working for the same firm. A Covert Security Approval Ivas issued on 19 March 1971 for Mr _ Bennett' s use in providing cover for an Agency overseas asset. The Executive Director- Comptroller and the Director of Central Intelligence were advised at the time 0f the approval. EYES 0Y 8 SECRET iIpd ================================================== Page 9 ================================================== 14-QQQQQ EYES 0Y 2 Juan Rigoberto RUIZ_ Villegas Juan Rigoberto RUIZ Villegas Ivas hired by Mr. 03@onald R. Heath, as a Covert Asset in I6-23antiago, ChileJand continued to be used in(Chilc from June 1969 to June 1971. RUIZ came to the United States in August 1971, became something of 03a Geath) protege, 2nd resided in Mr . (HTeath" sbpme from 19 August 197] to 21 April 1972. RUIZ attended Montgomery Community College, became acquainted with Mr. James W _ McCord at that educational institution, ard later acquired temporary (and illegal) employment at McCord,} Associates as a sort 0f caretaker. Mz.(Heath aiso assisted Mr . McCord in rranging for the payment of RUIZ, a Chilean National, and Mr ( Heathat one point RUIZ & part-time job with Mr. Gleng1 Sedam, Head of the District of Columbia Committee to Re-elec: Richard Nixon. G. CQVER QRGANZATIONS 1 Robert R Mullen and_Company Robert R. Mullen and Company hzs been utilized by the Central Cover Stafi since 1963, and since that time a total @ eight _pegple Of_the Mullen_Company have been cleared or made witting of Agency ties. Mr . Mullen has provided sensitive cover support overseas for Agency employees and he was instrumental in the formation Of the Cuban Freedom Committee. Mr. Edivard Naeher, Mullen' s Book - keeper and Accountant, is a retired CIA Finance Officer_ As of 1 May 1970, Mr . Everette Howard Hunt, Jr. who had just retired from the Agency, became a legitimate employee of Mr . Mullen. He is aware of at least tvo present cover placements under Robert R. Muller and Company - The Federal Bureau of Investigation Ivas iniozmed of this Agency connection by memorandum dated 21 June 1972 . EYES MWLY {CnET "ih Jr)) got ================================================== Page 10 ================================================== 14-QQQQQ SEinET ZYES OHLX 2 Intezprogres Interprogres is a new subsidiary 0f the Mullen Company formed in 1971, as a result 0f contacts developed at the Zagreb Trade Fair in Yugoslavia. It is a pilot operation aimed at expanding East - West commercial relationships. At least two 4 (Agency overseas assetshave tangential tasks of promoting the acceptance of this company as a Mullen subsidiary. The Federal Bureau of Investigation was advised of the Agency connection by memorandum dated 21 June 1972 , which covered Robert Ra Mullen and Company- 3. Genezal Foods Corporation General Foods Corporation, headquartered in the White Plains, New York area, is 2 client of Robert R. Mullen and Company. The General Foods 24 Corporation is Providing cover support to(twvo Agency assets oversezs_ Over the years, because of person - nel changes, sixteen officials have been cleared on certain aspects of our interests, but they have not been informed of our use Of Robert RS Mullen and Company. The Federal Bureau of Investigation was informed ofouz(Agency ties) the General Foods Corporation by memorandur dated 21--June 1972. HS RELATED AGENCY CHECKS The Federal Bureau of Investigation and/or the news media have mentioned the following individuals or organizations in the course of the investigation of the Watergate incident. Agency records are either negative or contain no information directly pertinent to the Watergate incident: 1. Association 0f National Advertisers Association of National Advertisers was mentioned by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as having Offices with Robert R. Mullen and Company. The Bureau was advised "no record"_ EYE ENLY SuRET 3131 ================================================== Page 11 ================================================== 14-QQQQQ wET EVES BHLY 2 "CIF" "CIF" without further details, wa s mentioned by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as having offices with Robert R. Mullen and Company. The Bureau was advised record" on the basis of availabie information. 3 Amerita s, Incorporated Ameritas, Incorporated is said to be a Florida real estate firm and several individuals listed employment with this organization when registering at the Watergate. The Bureau was advised record"_ 4. George_Leonard George Leorard, 1601 Washington Avenue, Kansas Kansas, registered at the Watergate. The Federal Bureau 0f Investigation was advised "not identifiable"_ 5 Edward Warner Edward Warner, 143 West 73rd Street, New York New York; registered at the Watergate- Tne Federal Bureau of Investigation was advised "not identifiable" The Federal Bureau Of Investigation later listed the person as Edward L Wazren Of the same address, and we advised record" . The press has speculated that "E. Warren" may be an alias of Mr. James W . McCord. 6 Paul Jose Piedra Paul Jose Piedra registered 2t the Watergate. The Federal Bureau of Investigation wzs advised "no record". 7 _ Joe_Granada Joe Granzda registered at the WVatergate_ The Federal Bureau 0f advised "no record" . Inveeliqhi! KCXz] "no "no City, City; "p ================================================== Page 12 ================================================== 14-QQQQQ Scciil EES DBY 8 Michacl Douglas_Caddy Michael Douglas Caddy (aka: Douglas Caddy) is 2 lawyer with an office at 1250 Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D. C. He is mentioned in the press as an attorney who was called into the case by the wife of Mr_ Bernard LS Barker, one 0f the primary figures in 'the Watergate incident. On 21 June 1972, the Federal Bureau of Investigation was advised that Caddy has never been employed by or associated with the Agency in any capacity- 9_ McCord Associates No Agency file reference located on McCord Associates- 10_ Institute_for_ Protection and_Safety Studiess_ Institute for Protection and Safety Studies, Inc. is affiliated indirectly with McCord Associates and has offices at the same Rockville, Maryland address- 11_ Joseph A Rafferty_ Jr: Doseph-Av Rafferty,-Jr- , a trial lawyer_who was_calied. into the case by Mr. Barker's attorney, Douglas Caddy- No record. 12= Miguel A Suarez Miguel A. Suarez is mentioned in the press as a Cuban exile and lawyer and one of the 'links to the Republican Party"'_ He was listed by the press as & self-styled "Nixonian 11 who represented Florida'$ Cuban community in dealing with former GOP Governor Claude R_ Kirk, Jr. He is listed as having an oifice Ivith Mr. Barker at 955 First Street, Southwest, Mizmi, Florida, and is said to be a business partner of Barker. Allegedly the Federal Bureau 0i Investigation planned on interviewing him_ He wJs of Agency interest between 1960 and 1965 in connection with propaganda activities aimed toivard Cuba_ EE @uY SECncT Inc Mr ================================================== Page 13 ================================================== 14-QQQQQ SECRZI ETzS 03L7 13_ Marie-Elene Barker Moffett Marie-Elene Barker Moffett is mentioned in the press as the daughter of Nr. Bernard L. Barker. Thought was given to releasing Mr. Barker to her custody. No record. 14. Alberto Carricarte Alberto Carricarte is mentioned in the press as the law partner of Miguel A. Suarez and Secretary of Ameritas, Incorporated. No record. 15_ All State Investment Fund, S.A. All State Investment Funa, S. is mentioned in the press 28 the parent company of Ameritas, Incorporated. It reportedly was established in Panama by Miguel A. Suarez to engage in #eal estate investment activities in the Caribbean area. No record I BIOGRAPHIC SUMMARIES Complete biographic summaries have been prepared on those current Staff-Employees; former: Staff Employees,_and Contract Personnel who were in any way connected with the Watergate incident, McCord Associates, the Institute for Protection and Safety Studies, Inc., or cover organizations. Ja ADDENDUM Mr . Ralph Orlando True was interviewed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on 23 JJune 1972, and he furnished a statement covering his association with Mr. James W . McCord and possible future employment by McCord Associates- The Bureau was following up on Mr. True' 5 Agency telephone extension. EYES OHly RELRET 13 A.'

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