14 March 1964

MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD

SUBJECT: Telephone Conversation Between AMBIDDY-1 and Raul Hernandez (as Martin Ferrer)

DATE: 13 March 1964, 1800 hours

1. AMBIDDY-1 began the conversation by saying that the reason he had been late in checking was that he had been at a meeting with the MRM engineers. A series of items had been discussed on which AMB-1 would like to have our suggestions. AMB-1 expressed the desire to meet with the Consejo as soon as possible in order not to give the impression to the MRM people that he was being masterminded by someone else. Martin explained to AMB-1 that Henry was currently out of town, but that his request for a meeting would be brought to Henry's attention upon his return. AMB-1 went on to say that the deadline for the budget to be submitted is close at hand which also adds to the urgency for a meeting.

2. Martin asked AMB-1 if he had checked his Post Office box. AMB-1 replied yes. AMB-1 was then asked to confirm or deny the rumor concerning Santiago Alvarez which alleged that AMB-1 has given him full autonomy within AMWORLD. AMB-1 said that he has not had a chance to talk to Santiago Alvarez since his return to Miami, but would do so soon. AMB-1 stated, however, that when he approached Santiago Alvarez, the latter was informed he could bring with him "a mechanic or two," but AMB-1 never authorized Santiago Alvarez to bring his entire group en masse.

3. AMB-1 advised that the radio link between Miami and Costa Rica has been established. AMB-1 was told that there would be no need to obtain a HAM radio license in Costa Rica. Should the organization be approached by the local authorities concerning the operation of the radio, they are to plead ignorance of the law and mention that the information was obtained from Jim Smith. AMB-1 mentioned that he had received the dummy...

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