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Pseudonym: Sadorus

Definition:

Unknown identity. First Name Unknown (FNU) Sadorus took part in the PBSUCCESS operation against the democratically-elected Guatemalan regime of Jacobo Arbenz in the 1950's.

Category:

pseudonym

Status:

Unknown

Discussion:

A cable on 3 July, 1954, stated that William Playdon (Tracy Barnes) was expected to return to LINCOLN (CIA's Guatemalan covert operations headquarters, a forward base in Florida) on 5 July, and shortly thereafter would assign Sadorus as the officer in charge of the deactivation of this station. Sadorus was also involved in the CIA's efforts against the regime of Fidel Castro in 1960. In October of 1960 Sadorus was due to met Twicker (Howard Hunt).

Sources:

https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/DOC_0000135942.pdf

02/07/54: Cable from SLING to Director: Slugline RYBAT PBSUCCESS: "Attention: 1. Calligeris (Carlos Castillo Armas) acknowledges receipt (REDACTION) during January as follows: 8 Jan from Seekford, $2,000.00; 11 Jan from Seekford, $11,100.00; 25 Jan from (REDACTION). Per conversation with Sadorus request you obtain from Seekford his figure amounts passed Caligeris for above period. 2. Calligeris did not acknowledge receipt $20,000.00 given Seekford 23 Dec. which believe passed him in early Jan. 3. Request disposition $40,000.00 in foreign currency in order LINC may draw upon same in field." Approved by C/P.

https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/DOC_0000913317.pdf

02/18/54: Cable from LINCOLN to Director: Slugline PBSUCCESS RYBAT: "Arville will be met by Sadorus at airport on arrival Miami."

https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/DOC_0000136034.pdf

03/24/54: Cable from Lincoln to Director: Slugline RYBAT PBSUCCESS: RE: LINC 1065 (IN 27125) (Handwritten note): "1. Incoming courier 23 March brought no pouches for Larco. None received from 16 Mar courier. Apparently courier down from Miami to Panama, Thursday through Saturday not accepting pouches for Larco per 3B and 3C of ref. 2. Per conversation Donahue-Sadorus request immediate steps to implement ref with 2 direct outgoing and incoming couriers weekly."

https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/DOC_0000136362.pdf

07/03/54: Cable from LINCOLN to Director: Slugline RYBAT PBSUCCESS: IMMEDIATE ACTION: FROM JEROME C. DUNBAR: "1. Playdon (Tracy Barnes) expected return LINC on 5 July and shortly thereafter assign Sadorus as officer in charge of deactivation this station..."

104-10171-10104: CABLE: TWICKER WOULD LIKE ORRISON COME MIAMI 10 OCT FOR OPNL/FINAN

10/06/60: Cable from JMASH to Director (Meigs Acting): Slugline JMNET: "1. Twicker (Howard Hunt) would like Orrison (Stanley Moos) come Miami 10 Oct for OPNL/Finan meeting with Twicker/Sadorus. (REDACTION). 2. Meigs has insufficient knowledge of prior MEXI financial or operational history to decide whether this desirable or necessary and will defer to HQs judgment. If Twicker request approved, please cable MEXI Station directly."

104-10171-10394: CABLE: REASONS TWICKER SUGGESTED FUNDING MEXI AMRASP DELEGATION VIA ORRISON WERE

10/08/60: Cable from MASH to Director (Meigs Acting): Slugline JMNET: "1. Reasons Twicker (Howard Hunt) suggesting funding MEXI AMRASP (FRD - Democratic Revolutionary Front) delegation via Orrison (Stanley Moos) were: (A) Terminate delegation politicking and in attention to business by establishing Orrison as boss; (B) Allowing Orrison to direct delegation activity by controlling funds; and (C) Establishing KUBARK (CIA) rather than Miami AMCIGAR (Frente Revolucionario Democratico -FRD -Executive Committee) control over funds and activity. 2. Practical application this policy discussed with Juan Paula, AMRASP comptroller, who agreed difficult for him and his staff audit delegation account at long distance, and would prefer MEXI delegation account to Bender rep in MEXI as providing closer scrutiny. 3. Whether Station MEXI or MASH processes accountings ultimately less important than making AMRASP/MEXI a controlled, productive and responsible group. 4. Para two Ref B welcomed as SOP clarification. 5. Will discuss details during Sadorus TDY."