CABLE TO DIRECTOR FROM GUATEMALA CITY RE 1954 GUATEMALA COUP

Created: 10/4/1954

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director CIA HISTORICAL REVIEW PROGRAMouateu.lac.ty RELEASE AS SANITIZED

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it knopw that pilot of plane boasted in kmflush bar that he has responsible for sinking. since he given yo boasting when under alcohol, always possible that investigators may be able prove his cohnection this matter.

mpossible estimate security risk involved RS8URNT effort reduce amount through negotiation. equally impossible determine extent compromise already incurred during delay to this date. obvious however that quick settlement would reduce risk further compromise*

n view above suggest desirability offering calligeristo be used IN quick settlement handled purely by wsburntwith understanding that pbprime interest this matter beof message

ocable secretariat comment:

at the directionHE CABLE secretariat duty officer, this message has BEEN given distribution applicable to rybat cables,

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