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Cryptonym: EVHORN-1

Definition:

Unknown identity. EVHORN-1 was probably a male journalist from Haiti, who was requested by HQs to do a story on alleged anti-Castro activity in the Dominican Republic in September, 1964.

Status:

Unknown

Sources:

104-10170-10047: CABLE: RECEIVED ORDER TO DO STORY

09/14/64: Cable from Santo Domingo to Director (Shryock Acting: CITE SDOM 3501: DYVOUR PBRUMEN: "1. (REDACTION)HORN-1 has received orders from his HQs to do complete story on alleged anti-Castro operation in DR, to include clandestine bases reportedly at Punta Presidente and la Romana. 2. No index."

104-10170-10045: CABLE: SHOW STATION DRAFT STORY IN ADVANCE

09/15/64: Cable from Director to Santo Domingo, JMWAVE (Orig: David McGrath, WH/2/DR): REF: SDOM 3501 (IN 73483)*: Since impracticable attempt interfere with EVHORN-1 assignment, request SDOM ask EVHORN-1 show station draft story if possible in advance his sending in to newspaper and cable summary HQs. *Re EVHORN-1 has received orders from his HQs to do complete story on alleged anti-Castro operation in DR." (Handwritten note: "PRW to Ev)." Releasing Officer: Desmond FitzGerald, C/WHD. Coordinating Officers: WH/2/Haiti: (Signature). WH/SA: Mr. Marelius (in draft). Authenticating Officer: John M. Whitten, C/WH/2.