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180-10142-10224 JFK Assassination Records Archives 1 (10/27/1978)

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                                  MANUEL PAY RIVERO


                 Manuel Ray R-ivero was born in Cuba in 1924. (H   U900

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         Rivero from--FonzifGenezaps Ray has been described as softspoken,

         unassuming, almost humble -- a natural leader of the highest

         intellect, sincerity and conviction. (CIA/DDO Manuel Ray Rivero

         Volume II, Cable to Director from MASH, 11/17/60) In 1947, be-

         cause of his outstanding performance as a civil engineer, he was

         granted a scholarship by the Cuban Ministry of Public Works to

         pursue graduate studies in engineering at the University of Utah.

         (HSCA 006468, p. 9, Item 8, FBI Manolo Ray References, Section 2)

         Ray was in the United States for two years but did not complete

         his work for a masters degree. (Ibid)

                 During this.period, it has been alleged that Ray was

        friendly with members \f the Puerto Rica ,group which plotted to

        assassinate President TN\man) (CIA/DDO  oose Document, Dispatch

        to Deputy Chief, WH/SA from COS/JMWAV , 4/14/64, Mexico D.F.

        Classified Secret.  From an indercover source with cryptonym,

        AMSHOT/1   Upon receipt of th s iiformation in 1964, Ray's ase

        Officer questioned the reliabil ty of the information. HSCA
        researcher endeavored to iden  fy\source as was told
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        was still a current asset i  1978)  nd a qood friend of Puerto

        Rican Communist<Pedro-Alb zu Campos)   bid)  It was further alleged

        that he was in frequent  ontact with Pu rto Ricans who were working

        on the rennovation of  he White House. (I id) The assassination

        attempt of President Truman occurred at Blai  House, across the

        street from the Wh' e House.  The Trumans were using this home as

        an official resi  nce until.such time as the Wh kte House rennovation

        was completed.  This rather bizarre story surface in  1964 and the


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