Honestly, about a month or two into being on this site, I could not for the life of me understand why you even do this work, Yet with time and a whole lot of patience from you, as well as Torchy, I got it to the extent that I can get it (not a slam at you, but an admission of my own limitations). We had a deep spiritual commitment to what we were doing, Leary wrote. With U.S. encouragement, Hussein invaded Iran in 1980. He dispersed more than one billion . Just something as myopic as this topic could take us years to try and unravel. The CIA replaces Allende with General Augusto Pinochet, who will torture and murder thousands of his own countrymen in a crackdown on labor leaders and the political left. It works the communists are defeated. CIA created President Truman signs the National Security Act of 1947, creating the Central Intelligence Agency and National Security Council. More is here.. Ecuador The CIA-backed military forces the democratically elected President Jose Velasco to resign. It was an audacious global smuggling operation, with drugs stashed in musical instruments, in a VW camper van and, in quintessentially Californian style, inside hollowed-out surfboards. She contributed substantially to the museum through her donation of bespoke jewelry and decorative objects by French-born jeweler . The precise pain, in the precise place, in the precise amount, for the desired effect, is his motto. He supported significantly the undergraduate theater studies program, and endowed named professorships in schools throughout the University, particularly in the humanities. Traders at the time said Refco may have been responsible for as much as $35 million of Niederhoffers losses., (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Niederhoffer#1997_losses). Shortly afterwards, right-wing leader Roberto DAubuisson has Romero shot through the heart while saying Mass. Next, Hitchcocks tentacles moved on to the Meyer Lansky-linked Resorts International; which, in 1970, evolved into a private intelligence operation known as Intertel. Hitchcock was the largest investor. Scully and Sands were the subject of the 2015 British documentary The Sunshine Makers. This appears to be difficult to locate online. The only two options for the U.S at this point are impotence or war. Astor Regrets. Verification of State Business Filings For business types that require a Secretary of State filing, we confirm that the . 242-246] we learn: William Mellon Hitchcock was Timothy Learys Godfather and the Daddy Warbucks of the Counterculture. In the early 60s, Billy Mellon-Hitchock almost singlehandedly bankrolled mass-production and distribution of LSD (which, hardly by coincidence, was at the time the subject of testing by the CIAs secret MK-ULTRA program) financing this effort through known CIA fronts like Castle Bank in the Bahamas [founded by Watergate burglar E. Howard Hunts onetime boss, Paul Helliwell, paymaster for the Bay of Pigs invasion], the Meyer Lansky syndicates bank of choice for its money-laundering. For example, a bipartisan Congressional Committee of 40 members could review and veto all aspects of CIA operations upon a majority or super-majority vote. It also hints that American aid will help the Hungarians fight. MONDAY AS PLANNED. An example might be Secretary James Forrestal and / or Congressman Charles A. Lindbergh, Senior. However, violence keeps the country in political turmoil for another four years. Paul Mellon was the son of Andrew W. Mellon, US Secretary of the Treasury from 1921 to 1932, and Nora McMullen of Hertfordshire, England and brother of Ailsa Mellon-Bruce. Bunny tolerated his paramours, even inviting one mistress to join them at their Antigua estate. At 7:40 AM, a CNN analyst named Josh Campbell tweeted some of. Paul R. Mellon. Mellon raises racehorses. ", The Edwards episode has baffled and upset Mellon's family. The CIA cannot be reformed it is institutionally and culturally corrupt. Now when we apply the similar thinking (small potatoes can equal huge shifts in the world) to our government and we realize that no matter how smart we are, we are still just scratching the surface, then the whole picture just becomes a blur in our brains. In May 2000, Bunny's daughter from her first marriage, Eliza Lloyd, was crossing the street in Manhattan when she was hit by a truck, suffering a severe brain injury. "I have to tell you, my dear, I hate publicity," said Rachel "Bunny" Mellon. In other words, to distribute so much Orange Sunshine that it would become virtually free. Bolivia After half a decade of CIA-inspired political turmoil, a CIA-backed military coup overthrows the leftist President Juan Torres. That may have been so, but the book, considered an authority . They were both indicted in April 1973. "I may not be here a year from now," she tells me. Your gift holds great power - donate today! Scully served a couple years in prison, and Hitchcock walked scot-free. The Yale Center for British Art holds one of the world's greatest collections of the work of William Blake thanks to the enthusiasm of its founder, Paul Mellon, for Blake's art and ideas. On April 10, 1940, Donovan 's daughter, Patricia wrecked her car near Fredericksburg, Va. and was killed. Like Paul Mellon and the Rockefellers, the Hitchcock family belongs to the Pilgrims Society. According to the indictment, Huffman signed over the checks to Young. Leary with Billy Mellon Hitchcock at Millbrook. "They were on the same wavelength," says one of Isabell's friends. Its special clientele also included Miami mob ally Bebe Rebozo, President Richard M. Nixon, Nixon campaign contributor and Golden Triangle heroin druglord Robert Vesco, the CIAs George Bush, and certain anti-Castro Cubans . Trujillos business interests have grown so large (about 60 percent of the economy) that they have begun competing with American business interests. I don't like complicated people." Often the newly installed dictator grows comfortable with the security apparatus the CIA has built for him. He was also a major benefactor of Clare College and Clare Hall, both in Cambridge, England. They are searching for Russian instigators, which they never find. The problems begin when Allende nationalizes American-owned firms in Chile. The new CIA director is William Colby, who is relatively more open to CIA reform. Shortly before Andrew Mellon's death in 1937, construction began on the West Building of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., for which Andrew Mellon had provided funds. We think people will enjoy learning about these incredible pieces and the opportunity to get to know both museums a bit better in the process." Paul Mellon, 91, the heir to one of the great banking and industrial fortunes of 20th-century America and the primary benefactor of Washington's National Gallery of Art, died Monday at his home. Paul Mellon (June 11, 1907 - February 1, 1999) was an American philanthropist and an owner/ breeder of thoroughbred racehorses. A stone-faced financier, Andrew Mellon's golden touch gave him a grip on much of American industry, including power, mining, civil engineering, and insurance. His main source, Deep Throat, is probably one of those. During the next six years, the reign of the colonels backed by the CIA will usher in the widespread use of torture and murder against political opponents. Their activities came to an end on Aug. 5, 1972, when a drug raid was executed on the group. The CIA justifies these actions as part of its war against communism. This polarizes Angolan politics and drives his opponents into the arms of Cuba and the Soviet Union for survival. Sent via Signal Center 4:00 PM Many thanks for all of your hard work! House clears CIA in Watergate The House of Representatives clears the CIA of any complicity in Nixons Watergate break-in. [4] During his lifetime he agreed that 1 million of that sum could be allocated to the museum's courtyard development and, under the terms of his will, following his death in 1999, his executors subsequently allocated a further $12.5 million to complete the renovations associated with the courtyard, including the re-lighting of all of the museum's galleries. I can't write, but I dictate, I talk to people. Her story has been made into a TV miniseries (See Philip AgeesOn the Runfor an example of early harassment.) Hitchcock, then a 34yearold multi-millionaire, told the jurors that for years he and the defendants were close friends. Ecuador A CIA-backed military coup overthrows President Arosemana, whose independent (not socialist) policies have become unacceptable to Washington. At Yale, he was a member of Chi Psi fraternity, Scroll and Key and served as vice-chairman of the Yale Daily News. ", Her birthday plans are uncertain but are likely to mimic last year's modest festivitiesa lunch at the farm for family members plus Caroline Kennedy, Huffman, and Forger. General William Wild Bill Donovan heads the new intelligence service. Bunny Mellon was an avid horticulturist and gardener, whose fondness for French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting, as well as American art, Mellon came to share. CFR pre-secretary of defense: 83% over the last 49 years CFR pre-national security advisor: 79% over the last 64 years CFR pre-CIA director: 57% overall, 83% over 35 years (1977-2012) CFR pre-treasury secretary: 75% over the last 48 years CFR pre-U.S. president: 20% (3 of 15) over the last 102 years In 1957, when Fortune prepared its first list of the wealthiest Americans, it estimated that Paul Mellon, his sister Ailsa Mellon-Bruce, and his cousins Sarah Mellon and Richard King Mellon, were all among the richest eight people in the United States, with fortunes of between 400 and 700 million dollars each (around $3,900,000,000 and $6,800,000,000 in today's dollars). is only the tip of a very old and very dirty iceberg, and Hitchcock has managed to stay quietly in the shadows of the infamous politicos [source: Sinister Forces A Warm Gun: A Grimoire of American Political Witchcraft by Peter Levenda]. We may not know the details ofspecificoperations, but we do know, quite well, thegeneralbehavior of the CIA. Congo (Zaire) The CIA assassinates the democratically elected Patrice Lumumba. The incident makes a mockery of President Reagans claims that the CIA is not illegally arming the Contras. Radio Free Europe The CIA creates its first major propaganda outlet, Radio Free Europe. About Mayo Clinic. Marchetti has spent 14 years in the CIA, eventually becoming an executive assistant to the Deputy Director of Intelligence. Eugene Hasenfus Nicaragua shoots down a C-123 transport plane carrying military supplies to the Contras. Her early death from Asthma in the 1940s led Paul Mellon to turn further to the dark side with help from CIA Occultist Dulles. Cookie Notice His son continues his bloody reign with full knowledge of the CIA. Yale University today praised Paul Mellon as belonging in the highest company of philanthropists. The 35-year-old Lloyd, a Washington investment adviser, adds, "As I explained to the jury, imagine a very handsome man who is well liked and respected, and there are two women vying for his affections.". Sometimes I think when we see a drop off of a friend on here, it can be a result of realizing just how vast the whole picture is and equally how hard it may be for us to even wrap our heads around it all. Indeed, Clare Hall, founded 1966, gains much from his benefaction; his generous bequest serves the intellectual needs of the graduate college members. Bunny Lloyd made a condolence call; Mellon wrote that she was "very kind and understanding over my distress." Currently serve on Audit, Compensation and Nominating/Governance Committees. The ironic thing about all this intervention is that it frequently fails to achieve American objectives. Arbenz is replaced with a series of right-wing dictators whose bloodthirsty policies will kill over 100,000 Guatemalans in the next 40 years. 1.5 JULY 1953 Resorts Intl. In fact, it is only marginally effective. This is especially true in the age of the Internet, where information flows freely among millions of people. These efforts culminate in a militarycoup, which installs a right-wing dictator. In the next two years, dictator Hugo Banzer will have over 2,000 political opponents arrested without trial, then tortured, raped and executed. Wagergate Break-in President Nixon sends in a team of burglars to wiretap Democratic offices at Watergate. Sure sometimes we try and push you to do more (I did above with my reference to Mr. Jim Hougan, an author I found only about 2-3 months before arriving at WW) and I think that is because we see how talented you are at bringing new knowledge our way. Roy Cohn and the New York City Cesspool Matrix, Bidens latest JFK document dump is a JOKE, NYC Mayor Rudy Giulianis Pants Were on Fire During 9/11: A Case Study in Lie Spotting, John F. Kennedys Prescient Belief in Conspiracies and His Demise, Dahliagate: Homicide Detective Provides Compelling Evidence His Father Dr. George Hodel Committed Notorious 20th-Century Serial Murders, Robert Phoenix and Russ Winter Reveal the True Hidden History of Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll, Sane Asylum Returns to Discuss Dindus Gone Wild and What Really Happened to Bill Cosby, Robert Phoenix and Russ Winter Reveal the True Hidden History of the Dreyfus Affair, Robert Phoenix and Russ Winter Skewer the Architects Of Dystopia. Eventually, the CIAs media assets will include ABC, NBC, CBS,Time, Newsweek,Associated Press, United Press International, Reuters, Hearst Newspapers, Scripps-Howard, Copley News Service and more. The most important of these is Reinhard Gehlen, Hitlers master spy who had built up an intelligence network in the Soviet Union. He characteristically insisted that it not be named in honor of him, but rather would be called the Yale Center for British Art, to encourage others to support it as well. Which tree exactly are you referring to? [2] By this marriage, he had two stepchildren: Stacy Lloyd III and Eliza Lambert Lloyd (d. 2008; who married and divorced Viscount Moore). Elected Chairman in 2018. Helms and Nixon have always disliked each other. In 1930, he was a founding member, alongside Sir Timothy William Gowers, of the CRABS, the Clare Rugby And Boating Society (the oldest of the collegiate Gentlemen's societies still active). Pictured above, from left to right, Sandy Grimes, Paul Redmond, Jeanne Vertefeuille, Diana Worthen and Dan Payne, all members of the CIA "mole hunt" team that worked to reveal Ames as a Soviet spy. (Humbly) I would suggest that a discussion on the author and his other works (including his intelligence access) could be interesting. **Our intentions are aimed towards a fairer, more transparent world and a better future for everyone. The CIA then finds it cannot overthrow him, because the police and military are under the dictators control, afraid to cooperate with American spies for fear of torture and execution. The voice on the phone was frail but clear, with a hint of Southern gentility. Then you have mellons in the Treasury to control the casino economy, make 501c3s harder to track like mnuchin did so you can launder money. Unlucky nations are targeted for a wide variety of reasons: not only threats to American business interests abroad, but also liberal or even moderate social reforms, political instability, the unwillingness of a leader to carry out Washingtons dictates, and declarations of neutrality in the Cold War. CIA created President Truman signs the National Security Act of 1947, creating the Central Intelligence Agency and National Security Council. A promised American air strike also never occurs. Such indiscriminate arming means that when the Soviets leave Afghanistan, civil war will erupt. The effort is headed by Frank Wisner, Allan Dulles, Richard Helms and Philip Graham. "That's why I want to do this story now," I reply. Which of these two options is best may be the subject of debate, but one thing is clear: like dictatorship, like monarchy, unaccountable covert operations should die like the dinosaurs they are. The hated and repressive Mobutu exploits his desperately poor country for billions. He then went on to graduate from Yale College and the University of Cambridge. Beginning in the late 1950s, with the help of English art historian Basil Taylor, Mellon amassed a major collection by the mid-1960s. Gehlen inflates Soviet military capabilities at a time when Russia is still rebuilding its devastated society, in order to inflate his own importance to the Americans (who might otherwise punish him). Inducted. Kerr, a longtime CIA collaborator, exercises his constitutional right to dissolve the Whitlam government. By the late 80s, Noriegas growing independence and intransigence have angered Washington so out he goes. Paul Mellon (1907-1999) was one of the greatest American philanthropists of the twentieth century whose generosity was matched only by his modesty and avoidance of publicity. The indictment quotes a note from Mellon: "I was sitting alone in a grim mood, furious that the press attacked Senator Edwards on the price of a haircut. Iran/Contra Scandal Although the details have long been known, the Iran/Contra scandal finally captures the medias attention in 1986. Remnants of the Guard will become the Contras, who fight a CIA-backed guerilla war against the Sandinista government throughout the 1980s. In October 1946, as the Mellons were riding home together after fox hunting, Paul's wife, Mary, suffered a severe asthma attack, dying hours later. He rose to the rank of major and was the recipient of four battle stars in the European Theatre of Operations. [7][8] Additionally, he donated substantial funds to Carnegie Mellon.[9]. COI created In preparation for World War II, President Roosevelt creates the Office of Coordinator of Information (COI). In revenge, the Muslims take 52 Americans hostage in the U.S. embassy in Tehran. Paul Mellon is its president. Whereas right-wing forces previously used torture only as a last resort, Mitrione convinces them to use it as a routine, widespread practice. But mostcoupsdo not involve a communist threat. The CIA had moral options available to them, but did not take them. In operating the business, according to the testimony, Mr. Hitchcock, the defendants and others traveled to London, Munich, Brussels, Zurich, the Bahamas and throughout the United States. Cambodia Congress votes to cut off CIA funds for its secret war in Cambodia. Andrews, Paul E. M.D. Yet, all of us know how hard you are working at this. Five of the commissions eight members are also members of the Council on Foreign Relations, a CIA-dominated organization. Mellon's other major gift was to provide extensive funding to support the creation of two new undergraduate residential colleges at Yale, Ezra Stiles College and Morse College. Verify Trade License HomeAdvisor checks to see if the business carries the appropriate state-level license. For the rest of the Cold War, Washington and the CIA will back notorious Greek leaders with deplorable human rights records. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Paul Mellon was OSS station chief in London and a liaison to British intelligence. In his 1992 memoir Reflections in a Silver Spoon, Paul Mellon estimated that the couple had given more than $600 million to charitable causes. Browse the Collections | Advanced Search | Search Help, Approved For Release 2003/07/01 : CIA-RDP80R01731R001200020021-8 They work for the Committee to Reelect the President (CREEP), which does dirty work like disrupting Democratic campaigns and laundering Nixons illegal campaign contributions. One of the most esteemed sportsmen of the 20th century, Paul Mellon was the only son of financier, industrialist, and Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon. What if that Boss ran an extortion racquet, rooted in the sex trade, and with the goods on Congressmen that no one has even heard of?
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