</s>104-10310-10203 JFK ACT 11-30-98 GHA INTERNAL USD ONLY Tues. RELEASE Review Staff: 1650/75 25 July 1975 CIA HISTORICAL REVIEW PROGRAM MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD RELEASE IN FULL 1998 SUBJECT: SSC Contact Charlie Kirbow called in connection with a Harper's magazine article entitled "the Kennedy Vendetta" Kirbow says Senators Schweizer and Goldwater have expressed interview in certain aspects as follows. What are our comments on the number of officers and principal agents, etc. which the article alleges were involved? (page 51) 2. Was one of the authors ever associated with the Agency? If so, under what circumstances did he leave? (These are specific questions from Senator Goldwater.) 3. Of four names cited to perform assassina- tions, one VECIAN may be an escape with Mafia connections. What do we know? (Page 61) 4. What other general comments do we care to make? Kirrow suggested something like an off-the-record by the DCI to Schweizerand Goldwater. To hell with that, I'll drop a note to Charlie. Walter Elder Assistant to the Director

Summary  
The document contains fragmented references to CIA operations against Cuba during the 1960s, including sabotage efforts targeting infrastructure, mining activities, and covert missions involving C-4 charges and radio communications. It mentions Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) in relation to CIA activities but provides unclear details about his involvement. A 1975 internal CIA memorandum discusses a Harper’s magazine article alleging connections between CIA officers, agents, and Mafia-linked gun dealers. The text references the Bay of Pigs invasion (1961), logistical support for Cuban exile groups via Miami-based operations like JIM WAVE, and potential CIA involvement in assassinating Cuban leaders. It also notes the use of fake businesses and clandestine networks to conceal activities. A later section mentions RFK’s assassination in passing, with vague references to a "missile crisis," CIA briefings, and Cold War tensions in Berlin. Philosophical musings on governance and power dynamics are included alongside unrelated commentary on Roman history and religious themes.  

Key People  
- Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) – Mentioned in relation to CIA operations and referenced in the context of his assassination, though details are unclear.  
- Richard Goodwin – White House advisor involved in discussions about covert actions against Cuba.  
- Bernard Baker – Allegedly linked to Cuban exile groups and CIA operations.  
- Roland Martinez – CIA operative associated with maritime sabotage efforts.  
- Rip Robertson – Paramilitary figure described as a "cowboy" type, involved in CIA-backed missions.  
- Charles Kirbow – CIA contact discussing allegations from the Harper’s magazine article.  
- Walter Elder – Assistant to the Director of the CIA.  
- Martinine – Possibly a CIA operative or mission leader; details unclear.  
- J.M.A. WAVE – Likely a code name or organization referenced in policy discussions.  
- Goldberg – Mentioned in policy-related contexts.  
- Commander Ke-i – Referenced in a gratitude gesture, context unspecified.  

Key Locations  
- Miami (Florida) – Hub for CIA operations, including the JIM WAVE office and logistical support for Cuban exile groups.  
- Cuba – Target of sabotage efforts, mining operations, and covert missions.  
- Florida Keys – Logistics and training sites for covert missions.  
- Havana – Center for CIA activities and Cuban exile networks.  
- Berlin – Mentioned in the context of Cold War tensions and a "missile crisis."  
- Orange Bowl (Miami) – Site of a 1962 ceremony honoring Cuban prisoners of war.  

Key Events  
- Bay of Pigs Invasion (April 1961) – CIA-backed failed attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro.  
- Sabotage operations against Cuba, including attacks on sugar production, infrastructure, and economic targets.  
- Use of fake businesses and dummy corporations to conceal CIA activities.  
- Internal CIA debates on covert strategies and paramilitary involvement.  
- Discussions about potential CIA involvement in assassinating Cuban leaders.  
- 1962 meeting between President John F. Kennedy and Cuban prisoners of war in Miami.  
- Covert missions involving C-4 charges and radio communications.  
- References to the Cuban Missile Crisis and U.S.-Cuba tensions.  
- Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (contextual mention with unclear details).  

Key Organizations  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) – Central figure in coordinating sabotage, espionage, and operations against Cuba.  
- JIM WAVE – CIA unit based in Miami managing logistics and support for exile groups.  
- Cuban Exile Networks – Used as fronts for CIA activities, including sabotage and intelligence gathering.  
- Mafia-linked Gun Dealers – Mentioned as suppliers of weapons for covert operations.  
- U.S. Government Agencies – Involved in Cold War-era covert actions against Cuba.  
- Roman Historical References – Included in philosophical commentary on governance and power dynamics.

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