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Cryptonym: AMPRINT

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Definition:
Unknown identity. A cable from Director on October 9, 1963, stated that HQs recommended Ontrich (Nestor Sanchez) not to attempt to meet AMPRINT at the scheduled reception in London.
Status:
Unknown
Discussion:
The cable added that suggested results would be better if laid on at some time, place, where contact was not observed by Cuban colleagues or Soviet Bloc personnel. This arrangement was believed to be more effective as it should/would prevent any possible embarrassing incident at a diplomatic function. Therefore, this cable hinted that AMPRINT may have been the Cuban Ambassador to London, or an employee at the Cuban Embassy in that city.

A cable from Paris on October 9, 1963, with the slug AMPRINT, stated that it was "unnecessary remind LOND/SMOTH (London/MI-6) of possibility Suarez recognizing Ontrich if he at reception." This possibly meant that AMPRINT was named Suarez.

A cable from London on October 15, 1963, stated that "if Headquarters agrees case of sufficient importance Ontrich can hold preliminary talks with (REDACTION) on AMPRINT case 15 Oct and return Headquarters 16 Oct for further discussions AMLASH (Rolando Cubela Secades) case." AMLASH and AMWHIP-1 (Carlos Tepedino Gonzalez) were both mentioned in these cables.
Sources:

104-10215-10243: CABLE: IF LOND/(WITHHELD) PLANNING SUFFICIENTLY ADVANCED INDICATE

10/09/63: Cable from Paris to Director: Slugline RYBAT LAURICLE KEYWAY PBRUMEN AMLASH AMPRINT (handwritten at top right hand side of cable: "AMLASH. X AMWHIP. X AMPRINT. EOB"): REF LOND 5088 (IN 35328): "1. If LOND/SMOTH (London/MI-6) planning sufficiently advanced indicate good opportunity for contact Ontrich (Nestor Sanchez) can try meet AMWHIP (Carlos Tepedino Gonzalez) who scheduled arrive Paris morning 10 Oct for early lunch and fly LOND afternoon 10 Oct for briefing and contact attempt same night. Ontrich will then return Paris morning 11 Oct continue meet AMLASH/AMWHIP. Unless AMLASH (Rolando Cubela Secades) case takes unexpected turn plan depart Paris 12 or 13 Oct stopping LOND enroute WASH. 2. Unnecessary remind LOND/SMOTH of possibility Suarez recognizing Ontrich if he at reception. 3. Please advise."

104-10183-10017: CABLE RE: AMWHIP SCHEDULED ARRIVE LOND 10 OCT AT 1135 HOURS

10/09/63: Cable from Director to Paris, London (Orig: W. Wainwright, SAS/EOB): Slugline RYBAT KEYWAY PBRUMEN AMLASH AMWHIP AMPRINT: REF: PARI 0961 (IN 38494): "1. AMWHIP (Carlos Tepedino Gonzalez) scheduled arrive LOND 10 Oct at 1135 local on POA 508, then REA to PARI arriving Le Bourget 1400 local. Will telephone Ontrich (Nestor Sanchez) at HBFINCH (U.S. Embassy) prior contacting AMLASH (Rolando Cubela Secades). PLS advise AMLASH that AMWHIP arriving afternoon 10 Oct. 2. AMWHIP making special effort attend 10 Oct reception in spite worrisome business problems New York. Plans stay only couple days this trip on KUBARK (CIA) behalf then return New York. Will return later October for previously planned European business trip. Also PLS note 10 Oct is AMWHIP birthday which believe particularly important his parents since brothers untimely death. Suggest Ontrich may wish express appreciation for gesture AMWHIP making. 3. Re AMPRINT. HQs recommends Ontrich not attempt meet AMPRINT at scheduled reception LOND. Suggest results better if laid on at some time place where contact not observed by PBRUMEN (Cuba) colleagues or Sov Bloc personnel. Believe such arrangement more effective as prevents any possible embarrassing incident at diplomatic function, eliminates sense of refuge afforded by colleagues presence, and permits more effective utilization of hard sell." Authenticating Officer: William D. O'Ryan, C/WE. Releasing Officer: Desmond FitzGerald, C/SAS/

104-10215-10237: CABLE: ONTRICH HAD LONG MEET WITH AMLASH/AMWHIP 13 OCTOBER TO

10/15/63: Cable from London to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC AMLASH AMWHIP MHAPRON: Page 3: ..."5. If Headquarters agrees case of sufficient importance Ontrich (Nestor Sanchez) can hold preliminary talks with (REDACTION) on AMPRINT case 15 Oct and return Headquarters 16 Oct for further discussions AMLASH (Rolando Cubela Secades) case. If HQs decides we cannot meet AMLASH request and it best break contact recommend AMLASH and especially AMWHIP (Carlos Tepedino Gonzalez) be so informed in Rome at earliest possible date so AMWHIP can return to pressing business in New York. PLS advise priority."

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