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clear [REDACTED] that our cooperation is undertaking
is to be confined to provision of the safehouse and that it is not to
be used as a site for investigations, interrogations, or "walk-ins",
etc." The Director added that we will not loan people to the FBI or
Secret Service in connection with their responsibilities at the
Conventions nor will we provide equipment unique to the Agency.

21 June 1972

In view of the coverage in today's New York Times and
Washington Post, Maury recommended that Chairman Nedzi be
briefed on the McCord affair and that the briefing include all
our information about the others involved. The Director asked
Maury to touch base with the Director of Security and prepare
a briefing paper on this topic for his review. Citing the number
of distorted rumors about this matter, the Executive Director
said that during the course of the day he hopes to provide a
suggested Headquarters Bulletin for all employees for the
Director's review.

Unumb noted a number of inquiries from the press with
respect to the Cuban-Americans involved in the bugging attempt
at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and their
alleged involvement in the Bay of Pigs, etc. The Director asked
that such inquiries be met with an explanation that we are not
prepared to be helpful on this matter.

23 June 1972

Maury noted that 's briefed Chairman Nedzi on the McCord/
Hunt situation.

21 August 1972

Houston noted a telephone call from Howard Hunt who'
explained that his attorney was with him and had a question
about a friend's past affiliation with the Agency. [REDACTED]
DD/Sec,2has reviewed the employment, and Houston reported
that he replied directly to Hunt's friend, Mr. [REDACTED]
that this old affiliation should create no problems in connection
with his appearance before a grand jury.

18 October 1972

Maury noted his response to a request from CSC General
Counsel Anthony Mondello, who was reacting to a request for the
personnel files of those former Agency officers involved in the

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