Pseudonym: Thirkist, Frederick
104-10097-10264: CABLE: OLSZEWSKI STILL IN MEXI AND UNDER
11/17/63, MEXI 6931, ref DIR 83179, Mexico City Station to CIA HQ, TYPIC BEDOX: "Chief of Station comment: Thirkist, TYPIC officer, arriving...at 1400 16 Nov...Olszewski still in Mexi and still in LIEMBRACE surveillance. Plans trip to Acapulco but unknown when. Gustafson failed to show on 16 November. Thirkist phoned him in Miami, was told Gustafson arriving Mexi 2340 on 17 November and can stay through 20 November. Tentatively plan have Gustafson call Olszewski first thing 18 November under pretext he had called him in Havana and was told Olszewski in Mexi, searched several Mexi hotels until found him. Assuming Olszewski agrees meet Gustafson, Thirkist will come along as long-time friend of Gustafson with whom vacationing in Mexico. When Gustafson departs Mexi, Thirkist will stay close to Olszewski and continue assessment and elicitation. Will not make direct recruitment pitch until reasonably sure Olszewski receptive."
104-10097-10302: ASSESSMENT OF INDIVIDUAL IN MEXI
11/19/63: Cable from Mexico City to Director: TYPIC BEDOX: Report from Gustafson on meeting Olszewski. Gustafson worked in the Psychiatry Department of the University of Miami and his boss was Dr. John Caldwell. Olszewski was considering defecting to the United States for economic reasons. An article that touched on his thinking was written by Henry Raymont of the New York Times on 11/18/63.
104-10097-10318: CABLE: THIRKIST, GUSTAFSON, OLSZEWSKI AND WIVES
11/20/63, MEXI 6964, Mexico City Station to CIA HQ, ref DIR 83740, TYPIC BEDOX: "Thirkist, Gustafson, Olszewski and wives spent social evening 19 November (Olszewski failed to show for lunch) at which no business discussed but good Thirkist-Olszewski rapport established. After considerable hesitation Olszewski accepted Gustafson's invitation stay at Hilton in Acapulco with all expenses paid. He arrived with family at the Hilton morning 20 November. Gustafson, wife and Thirkist arriving Hilton afternoon 20 November. Litynski remains in Mexi...Recommend we take (Olszewski) for detailed debriefing and possible use against Sov bloc targets in (Cuba)."
104-10527-10138: CABLE: REQUIREMENTS FOR DEBRIEFING
11/21/63, DIR 84637, ref MEXI 7007, IMMEDIATE MEXI TYPIC BEDOX: "Requirements for Thirkist debriefing of Olszewski: A. Assessment of Cuban economy and major problems...E. Who are most influential Cubans in making major economic policy? Are there basic disagreements between Guevara and Rafael Rodriguez and if so what?...M. How much sugar did Cuba sell Poland in 63? How much for 64? Why the change if any? Price Poland paid for sugar 63? Price for 64?...R. What Cuban officials does Olszewski deal with and what is estimate of their competence? Are changes noted in level of competence in recent period? What do Cubans he deals with really think of Cuban government?"
104-10527-10237: CABLE: THIRKIST REPORTED THAT OLSZEWSKI REACTED NEGATIVELY TO
11/22/63, MEXI 7007, Mexico City Station to CIA HQ, RYBAT TYPIC BEDOX: "Thirkist reported to station 1030 local time 22 November from Acapulco. Olszewski reacted negatively to recruitment pitch but agreed to debriefing with (unknown) payment 'by the hour'. Did not show for first session but has promised meet Thirkist's latter's hotel at 1100 local 22 Nov. Olszewski plans depart Mexi via Cubana flight of 25 Nov. Station aware Thirkist qualified for this debriefing. However request OPIM (note: Operational Immediate) any requirements HQS feels Thirkist may not be aware. FYI: Thirkist as of now does not know precisely what job is held by Olszewski, or extent access."