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Summary  
The document contains FBI records detailing investigations into Samuel Adason Jaffe (also referred to as Sam A. Jaffe), a journalist associated with CBS and other media outlets, focusing on his interactions with Soviet officials, passport applications, and potential ties to espionage activities. The Bureau monitored Jaffe’s movements, employment history, and communications with individuals such as Konstantin Fedoseev (Soviet Embassy Counselor) and Nikolai S. Kalinin (Soviet translator at the UN Secretariat). Jaffe sought travel to the Soviet Union and Communist China, applied for passports, and engaged in discussions about journalistic reporting on Soviet conditions. The FBI assessed his reliability as an informant due to his access to Soviet contacts and potential for gathering intelligence. Records also include details of his wife, Josephine Clark Winter, her passport applications, and their interactions with Soviet diplomats.  

Key People  
- **Samuel Adason Jaffe** (also referred to as Sam A. Jaffe): Journalist employed by CBS, Life Magazine, and Time Inc.; had contacts with Soviet officials and UN personnel.  
- **Josephine Clark Winter**: Wife of Jaffe; registered to vote in New York City; associated with UNICEF volunteer work.  
- **Konstantin Fedoseev**: Counselor at the Soviet Embassy in Washington, D.C., involved in meetings with Jaffe and his wife.  
- **Nikolai S. Kalinin**: Soviet translator at the United Nations Secretariat; linked to informants and suspected of intelligence activities.  
- **Vladimir B. Barkovsky**: Soviet Counselor at the UN; associated with Jaffe’s contacts.  
- **Boris N. Ivanov**: Press Officer at the Soviet Embassy in Washington, D.C.  
- **Abram S. Jaffe**: Father of Samuel Adason Jaffe; naturalized in the U.S. around 1894.  

Key Locations  
- **New York City** (Jaffe’s residences, CBS offices, UN contacts)  
- **Washington, D.C.** (Soviet Embassy, Mayflower Hotel, FBI surveillance locations)  
- **San Francisco, California** (Jaffe’s birthplace, residences, passport applications)  
- **Atherton, California** (Jaffe’s residence from 1954–1956)  
- **United Nations Secretariat** (site of interactions between Jaffe and Soviet officials)  
- **India, Thailand, Burma, Japan, Indonesia, Pakistan** (proposed travel destinations for passport applications)  

Key Events  
- FBI investigations into Jaffe’s background, employment, and potential ties to Soviet intelligence.  
- Jaffe’s attempts to obtain a Soviet visa for travel to the USSR and Communist China.  
- Surveillance of Jaffe and his wife by FBI agents in Washington, D.C., including tracking their movements and interactions with Soviet diplomats.  
- Passport applications and validations for international travel, including Jaffe’s 1955 application for travel to Communist China.  
- Discussions between Jaffe and Soviet officials about journalistic activities and potential articles on Soviet conditions.  
- FBI coordination with other agencies (e.g., Department of State) to verify Jaffe’s records and assess his suitability as an informant.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted background checks, surveillance, and assessments of Jaffe’s activities.  
- **Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)**: Employed Jaffe as a journalist.  
- **United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)**: Josephine Clark Winter’s volunteer work.  
- **Department of State**: Involved in passport reviews and visa-related inquiries for Jaffe.  
- **Embassy of USSR** (Washington, D.C.): Engaged with Jaffe and his wife regarding travel and journalistic activities.

Summary  
The documents detail FBI surveillance and investigative records concerning Samuel Adason Jaffe, a journalist with extensive ties to Soviet intelligence networks and foreign officials during the 1960s–1970s. Jaffe’s activities included interactions with KGB operatives, Soviet diplomats, and Chinese officials, particularly in Moscow, New York, and Washington, D.C. The FBI monitored his communications due to concerns about potential espionage or subversive activities, including alleged connections to the "Black Tass" network and the KGB’s "UPDK" organization. Jaffe’s efforts to secure access for U.S. citizens to North Vietnamese prison camps for POWs were also noted, with meetings facilitated through intermediaries like THICK THEN CHAU and HA THANH LAM of the National Liberation Front (NLP). The documents reference his employment with ABC, UPI, and Time-Life magazines, as well as FBI/CIA inquiries into his associations with figures such as Viktor M. Sukhodrov, Vitaly L. Beloborodko, and Boris V. Yarochevsky. One key event mentions a 1970 meeting between Jaffe and a Soviet national in New York, which was flagged for potential links to the JFK assassination investigation, though no further details are provided.  

Key People  
- **Samuel Adason Jaffe**: Central figure; journalist with ties to Soviet intelligence, KGB, and Chinese officials; monitored by FBI for potential espionage activities.  
- **Boris V. Yarochevsky**: Soviet TASS correspondent; met with Jaffe in 1969 at a Hungarian Embassy reception; wife Inna G. Yarchevskaya described as a translator for the "UPDK" (linked to KGB).  
- **Viktor M. Sukhodrov**: Soviet national working at the United Nations; identified as a potential KGB agent by FBI.  
- **Vitaly L. Beloborodko**: Soviet correspondent for Moscow; associated with U.S. intelligence monitoring due to UN activities.  
- **THICK THEN CHAU**: President of the Association of Vietnamese Buddhists in France; facilitated initial contact between Jaffe and NLP representatives.  
- **HA THANH LAM**: Director of Information for the National Liberation Front (NLP) in Paris; engaged in discussions with Jaffe about prisoner-of-war access.  
- **Mikhail Illich Bruk**: Soviet national working for the Ministry of Health; suspected KGB agent; met with Jaffe during a 1970 party in New York.  
- **Lyudmila Aleksseyevna Gvishiani**: Daughter of Soviet Premier Alexey Kosygin; resided in the U.S. and interviewed by a Milwaukee newspaper.  

Key Locations  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Site of Jaffe’s meetings with Soviet officials, FBI surveillance, and interactions with U.S. intelligence agencies.  
- **Moscow, USSR**: Former residence of Jaffe as an ABC correspondent; location of KGB operations and "Black Tass" activities.  
- **New York City**: Venue for Jaffe’s encounters with Soviet nationals at the United Nations and FBI-related communications.  
- **Paris, France**: Location of NLP meetings and interactions between Jaffe and Vietnamese intermediaries.  
- **Hong Kong**: Mentioned as a location where Jaffe had contacts with Soviet nationals.  

Key Events  
- **1970 Meeting in New York**: Jaffe met a Soviet national, flagged by the FBI for potential links to the JFK assassination investigation (no further details provided).  
- **FBI Interviews (March 1969)**: Agents questioned Jaffe about his Soviet contacts, surveillance by Soviets, and alleged KGB ties. Jaffe denied direct involvement but admitted prior associations.  
- **KGB Allegations**: Kislov ("Slava") claimed connections to the KGB and warned Jaffe about risks of continued contact with Soviets.  
- **Jaffe’s Attempts to Secure ABC Assignments**: Raised concerns about potential exploitation of his relationship with Soviet intelligence.  
- **Meetings with Nikita Khrushchev**: American businessmen and journalists visited the USSR in 1963–1965, meeting with Khrushchev.  
- **Expulsion from the USSR (1965)**: Jaffe was expelled, with speculation about KGB recruitment or cover-up efforts.  

Key Organizations  
- **KGB (Soviet Union)**: Central to Jaffe’s reported interactions; suspected involvement in cultivating him as an operative contact.  
- **FBI (United States)**: Conducted interviews and investigations into Jaffe’s activities, including alleged ties to Soviet intelligence.  
- **CIA (Central Intelligence Agency)**: Mentioned as an entity with potential interest in Jaffe’s activities.  
- **ABC News**: Employed Jaffe as a correspondent in Moscow and later in Hong Kong.  
- **UPI (United Press International)**: Associated with Jaffe’s reporting on Soviet affairs.  
- **Novosti Press Agency (APN)**: Linked to figures like Vladimir Fedorov, who Jaffe claimed was surveilled by Soviets for his ties to the U.S. Embassy.  
- **National Liberation Front (NLP)**: Facilitated Jaffe’s efforts to secure access for U.S. citizens to North Vietnamese POW camps.

Summary  
The documents detail extensive interactions between Samuel Adason Jaffe, an American Broadcasting Company (ABC) correspondent, and Soviet intelligence agencies (KGB, GRU), as well as U.S. intelligence entities (FBI, CIA). Jaffe’s activities spanned multiple locations, including New York City, Washington D.C., Moscow, Hong Kong, and Riga, with a focus on his alleged recruitment by the KGB during his 1961–1965 posting in Moscow. He reported on Soviet-U.S. relations, interacted with high-ranking Soviet officials such as Premier Nikita Khrushchev, and faced conflicts with ABC over reporting obligations. Jaffe’s work included monitoring Soviet military activities, such as submarine operations, and engaging with Soviet diplomats, journalists, and intelligence operatives. U.S. agencies monitored his contacts, including alleged ties to KGB officer Kuskov and Soviet press figures like Boris Sedov. The FBI and CIA evaluated his potential as an intelligence source, noting no derogatory information about him but recommending further scrutiny for stability assessments. Jaffe’s activities also involved interactions with Red Chinese nationals in Hong Kong and discussions on political events like the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia.  

Key People  
- **Samuel Adason Jaffe**: ABC correspondent; alleged KGB contact; worked in Moscow (1961–1965), Hong Kong, and Vietnam.  
- **Kuskov**: Alleged KGB officer with whom Jaffe had contacts in Washington, D.C.  
- **Boris Sedov**: Soviet national linked to Jaffe’s activities, raising concerns about his career.  
- **Dr. Chang Hsin-hai**: Former Chinese Nationalist official who met with Jaffe in Washington, D.C.  
- **Paul Lin**: Faculty member at McGill University; assisted Jaffe with travel to Communist China.  
- **KGB (Soviet Committee for State Security)**: Alleged recruiters and monitors of Jaffe’s activities.  
- **CIA (Central Intelligence Agency)**: Monitored J,affe’s contacts and alleged recruitment efforts in Moscow.  
- **FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)**: Conducted investigations into Jaffe’s associations, with no derogatory findings but recommendations for further scrutiny.  

Key Locations  
- **Moscow (USSR)**: Jaffe’s 1961–1965 posting; site of KGB operations and meetings with Soviet officials.  
- **Hong Kong**: Site of Jaffe’s recall from ABC assignment; linked to British Intelligence and CIA interactions.  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Headquarters for ABC, FBI, and CIA monitoring of Jaffe’s activities.  
- **Vietnam**: Jaffe’s later assignment, where he faced conflicts with ABC over reporting obligations.  
- **New York City**: Site of CIA and FBI interactions with Jaffe; his former workplace.  

Key Events  
- **Jaffe’s recall from Hong Kong (1965)**: Alleged U.S. government influence, possibly tied to refusal to cooperate with CIA.  
- **KGB recruitment allegations (1961–1965)**: Jaffe claimed he was recruited by the KGB as a contact for espionage activities in Moscow.  
- **Interactions with Soviet officials**: Including meetings with Premier Nikita Khrushchev and other Soviet diplomats during his Moscow assignment.  
- **Conflicts with ABC**: Disputes over assignments, including refusal to show cables from headquarters and eventual reassignment to Red China/Cuba.  
- **FBI-CIA monitoring**: Ongoing surveillance of Jaffe’s contacts with Soviet agents, including Boris Sedov and Kuskov.  
- **Jaffe’s attempts to secure travel to Communist China**: Leveraging connections with Paul Lin and Dr. Chang Hsin-hai for assistance.  

Key Organizations  
- **American Broadcasting Company (ABC)**: Employed Jaffe as a correspondent; involved in conflicts over his assignments and reporting obligations.  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**: Monitored Jaffe’s contacts with Soviet agents, including alleged recruitment efforts in Moscow.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into Jaffe’s associations, recommending further interviews for stability assessment.  
- **KGB (Soviet Union intelligence agency)**: Alleged recruiters and monitors of Jaffe’s activities, particularly during his Moscow posting.  
- **Soviet Intelligence Directorate**: Involved in operations against U.S. diplomats and tourists, including potential targeting of Jaffe.

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