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Pseudonym: Jersawit, Stanley

Definition:
Unknown identity. Stanley B. Jersawit worked with AMMUG-1 (Vladimir Lahera Rodriguez) in December of 1966, and AMSTALK-1 (Miguel Angel Diaz Isalgue) in 1967.
Category:
pseudonym
Status:
Unknown
Discussion:
A cable on June 6, 1967, stated that Jersawit would brief COS (Chief of Station) in detail on the AMSTALK-1 operation and background, as well as the possibly related AMSTRUT-3 (unknown identity) operation.

AMSTRUT-1 was Virginia Vasco Leitao da Cunha, wife of the Brazilian Ambassador to Cuba. AMSTRUT-2 was Juana de la Caridad Castro Ruz, sister of Fidel and Raul.

A damage report for AMSTALK-1 in March of 1968 mentioned that Stanley B. Jersawit was exposed to the former by his true name during a Counter Intelligence (CI) trip to Spain in June 1967.
Sources:

104-10226-10049: DISPATCH: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMINATION OF CERTAIN DEPENDENCY PAYMENTS

12/08/66: Dispatch from Chief, Western Hemisphere to COS, JMWAVE: Page 4: ..."Case # 94: Terminate payment to 2nd dependent, father of Jose Fernandez Rovirosa, who apparently receiving no support from mother of deceased. Stanley Jersawit can supply some background on dependents in this case who are both from wealthy families..." This dispatch was signed by Ellen F. Margany (probably Nancye Gratz) and Ernest A. Lusby (probably a pseudonym used by William V. Broe. Broe was probably an alias for Jack Kaufman). - - - Page 1: Originating Officer: Nancye Gratz, WH/COG. Coordinating Officers: Thomas J. Flores, C/WH/COG. Robert Ortman, WH/COG/MO. Releasing Officer: William V. Broe, C/WHD.

104-10186-10010: JERSAWIT HAND HOLDING SUBJECT UNTIL DEPARTURE 12 DECEMBER

12/10/66: Cable from JMWAVE to Santo Domingo (Info: Director): TYPIC AMMUG: REFERENCE SANTO DOMINGO 2360 (IN 56538): "Jersawit hand holding subject SANTO DOMINGO 2333 (IN 53799) until departure 12 December. Jersawit and AMMUG/1 will arrive Santo Domingo PAA 435 on 13 Dec 2050 hours. *Request AMMUG-1 presence SDON 12-17 Dec." (Note: handwritten note: "bringing/briefing Unintelligible)."

104-10229-10000: CRC FINANCE.

01/13/67: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Chief, Western Hemisphere Division: Subject: TYPIC/AMBUD/Operational Termination of Dependency Payment: ..."3. In accordance with the recommendation contained in paragraph one of Reference, Stanley Jersawit has provided the following background information on the dependents in this case which results from personal direct knowledge of the family...Jersawit has heard nothing concerning the father's ill health. To the contrary, a sister of Mrs. Rovirosa describes the husband as being very active in Cuba and believes he may possibly have obtained a divorce from Mrs. Rovirosa...Philip G. Elmard (John Dimmer)."

104-10226-10024: UNIDAD REVOLUTIONARIA (AMSCROLL)

05/11/67: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE (appears to be handwritten initials A. N. T.) to Chief, WH: Subject: TYPIC/Operational Receipt of Information from Unidentified Source within Cuba: Page 2: (Signature) Stanley B. Jersawit. - - - Another dispatch from COS, JMWAVE signed by Jersawit on 05/11/67: https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=160741#relPageId=188 - - - According to this document, Jersawit requested that AMSTALK-1 (Miguel Angel Diaz Isalgue) be interviewed and tested at a covert site in the Miami area on May 17, 1967: https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=160741#relPageId=173&search=

104-10225-10009: CIA FILE ON ( )SHELL-5.

06/01/67: Cable to Madrid (Info: Director) (Action: C/WH/COG 5): Slugline NO NIACT KAPOK TYPIC MHGUILE AMSTALK: "1. As op based premise that DGI aware AMSTALK-1 (Miguel Angel Diaz Isalgue) trip sponsored by WOFACT (CIA) feel no security factor arises in making joint reservations. Operationally important that Jersawit and AMSTALK-1 be registered same hotel so that Jersawit readily available. 2. Time element precludes getting confirmed reservations through local travel agency. Request Madrid make reservations and advise. Will contact (REDACTION) on arrival."

104-10225-10009: CIA FILE ON ( )SHELL-5.

06/06/67: Cable to Director and Madrid (Steadman Acting): Slugline KAPOK TYPIC MHGUILE AMSTALK: "1. Upon arrival Madrid Jersawit will brief COS in detail on AMSTALK-1 (Miguel Angel Diaz Isalgue) op and background as well as possibly related operation (AMSTRUT/3)..."

104-10225-10009: CIA FILE ON ( )SHELL-5.

06/08/67: Cable to JMWAVE (Info: Director) (Action: C/WH/COG 5): Slugline KAPOK TYPIC MHGUILE AMSTALK: "Our understanding Cuban who has valid Cuban passport does not need visa travel France. Accordingly simplest solution appears to be purchase ticket Miami-Madrid (in transit) connecting with Air France or other to Paris. AMSTALK could then disembark in Madrid (in-transit section) where would be met by QUOTA (probably Spanish Direccion General de Seguridad - DGS - Directorate General of Security) and Nan R. Flaxmayer known to AMSTALK as Sara. Suggest Jersawit assume responsibility for AMSTALK baggage. Various ramifications in having QUOTAs advise Aeronaves Mexico per (unintelligible) made in reference."

104-10225-10009: CIA FILE ON ( )SHELL-5.

06/09/67: Cable to Madrid (Info: Director) (Action: C/WH/COG 5): Slugline NO NIACT KAPOK TYPIC MHGUILE AMSTALK: "Aeronaves Mexico advised flight (REDACTION) requisitioned by Mexican Government and flight will overfly Madrid. Jersawit and AMSTALK/1 and all other Madrid passengers will be off-loaded (REDACTION) proceeding Madrid 11 June, transports Portuguese Flight 706, arriving 1930 hours. Jersawit will phone (REDACTION) from (REDACTION) in event of further change. AMSTALK/1 has no (REDACTION) visa and per ref will appear to be in transit to Paris."

104-10225-10009: CIA FILE ON ( )SHELL-5.

06/23/67: Cable to Director (Info: JMWAVE) (Action: C/WH/COG 5): Slugline KAPOK TYPIC MHGUILE AMSTALK: "1. Eduardo Araoz (see 2022 release below) and (REDACTION) registered at same hotel as AMSTALK-1 (Miguel Angel Diaz Isalgue) and Jersawit night 22 June. Ref B shows arrival on Cubana flight of 3 June of (REDACTION) and Eduardo Araoz Agero (REDACTION) who believed to be IDEN with above. 2. QUTIMID shows internal travel in (REDACTION) of (REDACTION) and Araoz. 3. Second call made to AMSTALK night 22 June setting up meet at 1400 hours 23 June. 4. No station traces. Request immediate traces (REDACTION) and Araoz." Handwritten note at top: "CT 23 June: Traces send by (REDACTION) RI agent for processing by (REDACTION)."

104-10225-10009: CIA FILE ON ( )SHELL-5.

06/27/67: Cable to Director, JMWAVE (Action: WH/COG 9): Slugline TYPIC AMSTALK: "1. Jersawit leaves 28 June Flight 201 TWA to New York then national flight 387 to Washington arriving about 2127 hours. Will report headquarters morning 29th June. 2. Per Ref B suggest JMWAVE meet AMSTALK-1 (Miguel Angel Diaz Isalgue) as passport does not indicate he has either entered or left (REDACTION) and documentation that he carrying indicates can return to United States only from (REDACTION) or (REDACTION)."

104-10225-10009: CIA FILE ON ( )SHELL-5.

06/27/67: Cable to Director (Info: Frankfurt) (Action: TSD 6): Slug AQUATIC: "An SRT-3R transmitter was installed in (REDACTION) hotel room occupied by AMSTALK-1 (Miguel Angel Diaz Isalgue) on 15 June. Meeting between AMSTALK-1 and two unknown PBRUMEN (Cuba) IS officers recorded in nearby LP room occupied by Stanley B. Jersawit on 23 June. Transmitter removed 26 June. Details by dispatch."

104-10225-10009: CIA FILE ON ( )SHELL-5.

03/08/68: AMSTALK-1 Damage Report: Page 2: "WOFIRM Personnel Exposed:...Instructors at ISOLATION (CIA's Camp Peary, also known as "The Farm") by first name or nick names. Stanley B. Jersawit - True - CI trip to Spain, June 1967..."

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