</s>Assassination Records Review Board Final Determination Notification AGENCY HSCA RECORD NUMBER : 180-10068-10346 REGORD SERIES : STAFF PAYROLL RECORDS AGENCY FILE NUMBER: December 8, 1995 Status of Document: Postponed in Part Number of releases of previously postponed information: 15 Reason for Board Action: The Review Board's decision was premised on several factors including: (a) the significant historical interest in the document in question; (b) the absence of evidence that the release of the information would cause harm to the United States or to any individual. Number of Postponements: 4 Postponments: All the postponents in this document represent Social Security numbers. Reason forBoard Action: This text is redacted because the public disclosure of the redaction could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, and that invasion of privacy would be substantial that it outweighs the public interest. Substitute Language: SSN Date of Next Review: 2017 Board Review Completed: 10/24/95 Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1932 (44 US) 107 Noel Caseit NW 89326 Date: 2015 NW 8326 Dodc:32243312 Page 1

Summary  
The documents consist of administrative records related to John J. Farmer Jr.'s employment with the Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA) during 1977. They include payroll authorization forms, correspondence about overpayment adjustments, and internal memos regarding his termination and salary changes. The HSCA is referenced as a committee investigating assassination-related matters, though no direct details about JFK's assassination are provided in the text. Social Security numbers (SSNs) are present but redacted or noted as such. The records detail Farmer’s employment status, financial discrepancies, and interactions with the House Finance Office and Budget Officer Thomas Howarth.  

Key People  
- John J. Farmer Jr.: HSCA intern; involved in payroll disputes and termination discussions.  
- Thomas Howarth: Budget Officer for the U.S. House of Representatives; handled overpayment corrections.  
- Louis Stokes: Chairman of the Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA).  
- Donovan L. Gay: Chief Researcher, referenced in memos about Farmer’s employment.  

Key Locations  
- Rockville, Maryland: Address associated with John J. Farmer Jr.  
- Washington, D.C.: Headquarters for the U.S. House of Representatives and HSCA operations.  

Key Events  
- Overpayment disputes: Farmer was overpaid for August 1977 due to delayed termination notice; adjustments requested to correct the amount.  
- Payroll adjustments: Salary changes from $360 to $7,200 annually, effective July 20, 1977.  
- Termination of employment: Farmer’s payroll was terminated on August 20, 1977, but he was paid for the remainder of the month due to administrative delays.  

Key Organizations  
- Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA): Investigative body referenced in documents; managed Farmer’s employment and payroll.  
- U.S. House of Representatives: Oversight authority for financial and personnel matters involving HSCA.  
- Office of Finance: Handled payroll certifications and adjustments for committee employees.  

Note: Social Security numbers are present in the text but redacted or replaced with placeholders (e.g., "[SSN REDACTED]").

JFK Declassified Files

180-10068-10346.pdf

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