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[68]Request FOR PRESENT GOLRATIOMAL
[69]STATS OF SUBJECT:
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[74]FROM Chief, CI/Gperational Approval aod Support Division
[80]1. A review of the files of CI/OA is being made for the purpose of retiring files
[81]on corert yerscnne] who;
[83]uM No longer are peing used;
[85](d} Do not. satisfy the requirements for operational approval;
[87]{e) ‘re of-no further interest to the office of original request.
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[96]subject, using the bottom of this form for your comment.
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[138]subject, using the bottom of thie form for your comment.
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[206]: By De . 8 Fetruary 1952:
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[208]_ | The files of G2, Departaent of the Army, vere checked in Subject's nane i j
[209]on § February 1952. A file in the name of Thomas was reviewed i
[210]‘and disclosed the fol\owing information: ae i
[212]In a letter to the Commanding General, 2nd Army, Fort Gearge G. Meade, Mary-
[213]lend from Intelligence Division, General Staff, U. S. Army, Washington, D. C., : :
[214]dated 25 May 19:5, the Investigations Section states that infomation has been :
[215]received from the Plans end Operations. Division, General Staff, U. S. arny, :
[216]lisison agency with the -U. S. Atomic Energy: Comission, for the Department of the ;
[218]aray, that » Thomas Edgar was granted "Q" clearance on 2 February 1919.
[219]The AEC clearance munber if NY 651k. .
[221]The above information waa predicated upon an L/S from 2nd Aray, to Director
[223]ef Intelligence, requesting verification of °Q* clearance regarding above individ-
[224]” Wale .
[226]Igh9 at Cincinnati, Chio ani -12 January 1949 at Pittsburgh, Penneyivania reserde
[227]ing Subject.
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[244]Case Hos 67378 8 april 1952
[248]SUBJECT presentiy resides at 2596 Weil Avenue and not at ,
[249]1596, He is married, has a son, about 25 years of age. SUBJECT
[250]attended Ohio State University from 1935 to 1939, receiving a
[251]B.S.C. degreo. He was formerly employec.as a garage mechanic
[252]in Hilliard, Ghio and is presently Assistant Director of a Rew
[253]search Foundation at the Ohio State University. Neighborhood ..
[254]investigation was extrenely favorable, nothing of a derogatery
[255]— - : nature was developed. Credit favorable and Police negative.
[257]fof? _ SUBJECT reportedly investigated by the Federal Bureau of Im
[258]| 3 ‘ - vestigation, a _ , a
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[271]BIRTH ABT CITIZENSHIP:
[273]At Columbus, Onio:
[275]i According to the records of the Registrars Office, ohio le ’
[277]. State University, SUBJECT was bern in Wellston, Chio during ‘ ¢
[278]1 -  gamuary 1903. + ;
[279]EDUCATION: . '
[281]At Columbus, Ohio:
[283]a The records of the Registrars Office, Ohio State ‘University
[284]em 21 February 1952, revealed that SUBJECT was @ student fron
[285]1935 to 1939, at which time he graduated with a B.S.c, degree, ©
[287]seer nee senate =
[293]_ we Colunbus, oer =e
[297]On 7 February 1952, the records of tha Chio Bureau of
[298]Credits revealed trat SUBJECT is presently the Assistant Direc=
[299]ter of the Research Foundation of the Ohio State University. Upon
[300]graduation from 0.S.U., or shortly thereafter in Decenber 1939,
[301]SUBJECT was exployed by the university as Assistant Fraternity
[302]Auditor, He later moved from that position to that of Assistant.
[303], Director in 1945, Prior to the time, he was eaployed as a mech
[304]anic in Arch Alder's Chevrolet Garago, Hilliards, Obids
[306]*  @m 2 April 1952, it waa determined that SUBJECT resides in
[307]an apartment building located at 2596 Neil Amenue, near ths unie
[308]vereity. Mre Mao CEN, Apt. "5". 2596 Neil Avenus, stated shat
[309]. she has known the SUBJECT and his. wife since the tize of their
[311]moving in the building, which was about three years ago. She
[312]: @eseribsd them ae “xost subat«:isi people” and added that sum
[313]. dECT is the Assistant Director of the Research Foundatica, ohio -
[314]: State University. He 1s most capable, likeable and reapectablc
[315]~ Ban and enjoys a fine reputation in the building.and in the | :
[316]neighborhood generally, She further stated that tho FRI. hac ine - ;
[317]Vestigated him several years ago, apparently in’connection.with.
[318]‘shds Job at the Foundation, She described SUBJECT and his Wife as ...
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[334]Supper aiddie class® with one son, about twenty-five yoars of age sis a Mes
[335]who is married and resides out of Ohio, although he is presently ©. rn 4
[336]staying with bis folks because his wife ‘5 in @ hospital in ‘ oe ty
[337]- Colunbus with their newly arrived baby. Informant stated that she mT, Coe.
[338]Imew nothing but good relative to SUBJECT. and his fanily and . : a
[339]that he ie truly 4 pstrmotic American, Sm ‘
[341]On 2 April 1952, Mrs Thomas REFDER, apt. *5*, 2506 Weil oo a
[342]Avenvce, stated that she has known SUBJECT end his’ wife as neigh- tf
[343]bors and that they are fine pesple, respected in the comunity - ; ae
[344]and are conservative in their living and habits. They have one ' po
[345]sen, Ed, who is preently svaying with them. SUBJECT, according . : ;
[346]te informant, is "homey* and does not drink or have any bad oF : : ny i
[347]habits to her mmowledge. She considers him a cne-hungred per= ae £ :
[348]cent American, . booted
[350]Om 2 April 1952, Mrs. F,W. HONSUER, Apt. "C*, 2590 Neil
[351]Avenue, stated that she has been acquainted with the SUBJECT and
[352]bie wife for about a year as neighbors. She mew little about
[353]tham except that they are nice people and well thought of in 7
[354]the neighborhood, They are quiet, do not engage in many social ~
[355]activities. Informant confirmed SUBJECT's employment and added —
[356]. that she knew of nothing of a dercgatory nature regarding the |
[357]SUBJECT or bis familys :
[359]Yirs John R, SHOWEALL, Apt. "a", 2596 Neil Avenue, stated that
[360]abe hae known SUBJECT and his wife: just three years or since the Ose
[361]tine they moved into the building, three years ago this month,
[362]She stated that she liked than very much and Imew of no finer
[363]people, They are respected in the community and are quiet and con-
[364]. gervative. SUBJECT neither drinks or carouges and ia a “hombody",
[365]except that he plays a great deal of golf with her husband, In |
[366]formant stated that SUBJECT's son Ed is prasently with SUBJECT
[367]coming here frog West Virginia for the arrival of their newborn
[368]Youngster, She added that SUBJECT haa a fine poistion with the
[369]Research Foundation as Assistant Director, and is a A thorough
[370]American.
[376]s-'. Qa 3 April 1962, urs: Rasvay BROWER, 2268 Suit street,
[377]etated that she purchased the premiass on which she now resides, ©
[378]from SUBJECT about twelve years ago and although she did not know
[379]the we<-- fanily except for the real-estate transaction, she had -
[380]: beard seny good things ebout then from notghtora that uaéd to liw.
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[402]in this part of the community. She stated that everyone seened . Pd
[403]to have a good word for both SUBEJET and his wife and she knew
[404]of nothing derogatory in tre regard, She added that *rs John
[405]MONROR, 2262 Sumait Street, knew the SUBJECT and his wife,
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[409]Qn 3 April 1952, Mre John MOWROE, was interviewed and stated :
[410]that she had known the SUBJECT¢s wife since they were younsters 7 : ;
[412]living in Hilliard, ohie and that she has imown SUBJECT since he : er
[414]and his wife married nearly thirty years ago. Tha —----'s vere =e
[415]“wonderful people and well thought ef by everyone. SUBJECT was for~ OE
[417]erly employed by Arch Alder's Chevrolet Gagage in Hilliard, ohio . a a
[418]after which he returned 40 Onio State University. He was later em= a
[419]ployed by 0.5.0. in some espatity, becoming Assistant Director of
[420]the Research Foundation, Informant suggested another person that
[421]Was acquainted with the ----='s, Mrs Harry KYERS, 6500 Dublin
[422]Road, north of Columbus, Ohio. ; ‘
[424]that she had known the s----'s and that
[426]. friends. She knew of nothing derogatory ;
[427]stated that she considered the ---.< family as the highest type -
[429]they wre very close. ...
[431]regarding SUBJECT and —
[433]-  @f£ people. SUBJECT's son, Ed, 19 engaged in some type of Engine
[434]-- @eFing work, believed to be in Detroit, Michigan .
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[438]: I on ‘|. Qp 3 April 1952, mre: Harry MYERS, was interviewed and stated -
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[440]| ” AGEWRS NOTE:
[441]' Tt was determined that arch Adler, SUBJECT!s former euployer,
[442]and personally imow to the writer, is presently confined to a
[443]hospital end not. available for interview, ; _
[445]“> Norman ARMENTROUT, Manager, Alder's Garage, Hilliard, Ohio
[447]. Stated that SUBJECT was the best mechanic. thay. had ever had in
[449]+ the garage. -Informant stated that he has heard Mr. Adler make
[451]: this statemont many times since SUBJECT ieft in 1937. He further
[452]stated that SUBJECT and his wife had a fine reputation and were
[454]patriotic Americans, Infornant had attended high scfool with
[456]+ GUBJECT's son Ed,whom he described as a first rate fellow, who
[458]~ a that he case from good pecple,. :
[460]sade
[462], GREDIT AND CREDIT REFERENCES:
[464]~ Bt Columbus, Ohio: a
[465]o>" She records of the ohio credit Bureau, 63 3. Lith street,
[466]. examined on 7 February 1952, revealed that SUBJECT a@tried Helen
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[477]8 april 1782
[479]Be in Hilifards, ohies that he has worked for alser’s Garage ia
[480]Hilliiards antt) about 1927; that te nad veen aurt and collected y
[481]@ claim fram the Ohio Industrial Coanission; further that be went : .
[482]te Onio State University and graduated with 8 B.S.C. degree in
[483]1939 and then went on the payroll of 0.£.U. tm fecember 19)9.
[484]‘Presently Assiatant Sirector of the.0.5.U. Research Poundation,
[485]i and prior to Unie was Assistant Fraternity duditér. Further, in :
[486]: 1949 he had financed an automobile througn Gengrel Motore with a :
[487]re mortgage of $749,00 which ie prompts that his credit reting ie 4 ,
[488]e Good, nothing cgainst him and most purchsses are for cash, : ;
[490]POLICE (cra ma AND SUBVERSIVE). RECOPTS:
[492]At Columbus, Okie, = 7
[494]. The records of the Colombus Police Departaent, on 7
[495]woe! 1952, failed Xo reveal any information on SUBJECT. The files of
[496]co). fhe Oblo Unamerioan Activities Commission were examined on &
[498]: : April 1952 and failed to reveal any information on SUNECT.
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[504]:') ¢ Assistant Director for Special Cpersticas
[505]: ATTENTION: staff © . od .
[506]‘ YOO sg Chiaf, Special Security Division . . 4
[507]i. quesict spzz3ss | \{. i/+ ~ - oh,
[508]; a 67378 4 “4 - Doe t
[509]: ‘ Y. Reference iv msde to your request dated 27 December 1951 for j
[510]‘ @ recommendation as to whether an Operations! Clearance snould be granted 4
[511]a to permit the Subject's use as cover in Burope unter cover of present an ;
[512]1 CO e :
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[515]' 9, The attached information rerarding the Subject is furnished to
[516]Eto es an aid in determining whether or not the Subject should be used under .
[518]suthority of en Operational ( Clearance in the copecity set forth in your
[519]_ Foquente
[521]“~* 9. This memorandum pertains ‘ohly to the assignment mentioned it
[522]" Parsgragh 1 above.. It in requested that this office be informed of your
[523]Geoision as to whether you intend to use the Subject, If the Subject ie
[524]Rot used, the attached material should be returned to the writer in a
[526]Gealed envelope marked "Eyes only »* indicating the reasons for not using ,
[527]the Subject.
[529]mD ahg/se |
[530]"Mog. Date | -
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[544]Attas ‘e, Cleyton
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[547]SLETICT ss P2-2359
[549]2, The follevice ttorrart ical data ip evallable on Sutj-ets
[551]Timens Ldeer nels
[552]2594) Ket] Avenue
[553]Golumbus, Jhie
[555]doting Head of Pesearch, Jhio State University
[556]‘Research Pountation
[558]: eerste re tent neh cee en
[560]BSC tm Business Adeintatr-tion 1939 Ohio Sn‘e U,
[561]299902942 Asatatrat Auditor, Dean's Ofrtes
[563]» Since 1942 has been Asalotant to Director
[564]Research Foundation,
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[569]covert WAME cnecK REPORT
[571]DATE: 19 February 1952
[575]SUBJECT: ¢.8.D. 67378 OC 0SsO
[577]oo, In accordeace with your request, @ ccvert name check .
[578]was conducted on Subject with results es indiceted below;
[580]AcEecy BETu parE
[581]&s
[586]~. ‘wo/2/% = ~ Investigation revealed nothing derogatory regarding
[587]: Subject's character, reputation, employment 2 naighborhood, and
[588]“ associates.
[590]Eis datas property of Teopection and Beousty Ofte to be 2
[591]famed when cubject ls no longer covertly uso. its existance of
[592]ou contents must not be discloead except to CIA Stall Olsicess.
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[627]Aeting Herd of Research, Olio State University
[628]Research Foundation |
[629]tpees Adninistr~tion 1939 Ohio t-te w.
[631]Dean's Office
[633]$90 in Bus
[634]1999-1982 Assistant Auditor, Des
[636]| Sinan 2962 18 Pouniatho te Director -
[637]Research Foundation.
[639]will be forvarded as soon a6 o reostved.
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[651]To a niet an Security Division oo i
[654]Attn: . . . , ;
[656]12 : ane,
[657]FRU 3 siyere i Davia ** Date_27 Dacster 1952
[659]oN
[661]SUBJECT: -deeco-87-Owens;—Pirevter,-ahlo Siete _ _ PAZ. # 2359
[664]ke DSDLDE: a) (2) (3) Qt) ot
[665]Be Cit.BACTER OF CiSEx (1)0.C._x (2)P.0.C._m (3)C.N.Ce_ (4) C0S.Cu_ (5) Po_
[666]C. CLISSIFICATION: gent Clericai Service. Other Gover
[668]fs / De £RehLs Surope_w Middle cast Far East_ Latin America 1 Specific
[670]B. SUBJLUT*S COVER: U.S. Govt. For. Govt. Acadenic
[672]Conrercial Relicious Professional Pres. Expl.
[673]Undesignated Other °
[674]| Fe ACTION: Investigation, including covert home checks @
[676]Covert name checks only
[677]Developaent of. Siographic data
[679]The chief of the interested ‘Division has cartificed that so. ‘operational:
[680]7 files md documents contain no information of investigative or sccurity
[682]4 interest. in ‘addition to that .set forth in PnqQ I ond il. (Raviowes wie _— 7
[683]Please return attached PRQ. Parg 1 I ttt 5 Bio Data with rogult 7 “
[684]z ined“I5 B-742.4D
[686]ot your actions
[687]00 bas qremted a release fur eubject's use by the Division,
[688]“Per telerhone sonvereatiog Eeisera/flaven 29 Dao 5
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[693]lef = £9 Lee $7. Dipper
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[701]Subbaiia WAFGREANSR
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[705]2) tecomber 1991 :
[707]/ - MENORAEDUM FoR: Chief, STC/BPB,
[708]ho moms Chief, PLAIS ee
[710]SUECTs. Request for Operational Clearance on Jazes S. Ovens, i.
[711]Director, Ohio State Uaiversity Ressareh Foustation _ _
[713]2. Wish reference to the scxversation vetween Hr. Kaufaaa ant
[714]We. Cebdera ca 20 Decenter 1951, 4t is requested that action be eaken
[716]| $e escare provisional operational cleacance on Dr. Jamee 5. Ovens...
[717]> ‘Dgvecter, Chic State University Research Foundation.
[719]gg, Gedject to euccessful clesrance, 40 4a planned to have a
[720]sepresentative of FV contact Sr. Owens threngh en appointment arranged
[721]ty 00 to deternine if he woold te willing to prepare e letter fren the
[722]Feusiatica to the Asertoaa-Scandonavian Foundation in few York, The
[723]evatent of this letter would introduce and sponsor financially aa
[724] qgeat wren TO! bas arranged to send to ons of the. Seasdaaavian count
[725]eater epeaserehip of the Americun-Sesndansviea Foundation. “ deny 5
[727]vggerbatd bLiniee eons ek eke
[729]@laenified CIA project being carried cat by the Mapping and Charting |
[730]Qaderatory. of the Yousiatioa. The 0.8.0, Researeh Youndation has 8.
[731]ecusiéerable waclacsifiad progres, bevever, ani its connaction. with, 7b
[733]@3A f6 not pudlicly knewa. © 10 ie understood that wr. Harris Lyows,
[734]pang Rare all the detaile concerning the elearances en Dr. Owons ant.
[735]° ry . . .
[737]FO ie extremely aanious to casplete thoes avrangenente, sof
[738]90 would be appreeiated if you woald ¢roat thie request. ae 6 priority
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[769]ROLTING AND RECORD SHEET
[771]INSTRUCTIONS: Officer Cetignations shouid be used in the “TO” soiumn. Under each comment a line should be drawn across sheet
[772]a°.d each comment numbered to correspond with tne nuiber in the “TO column. Each officer should initial (check mark insufficient)
[773]beicre further routing. This Routing and Record Sneat should be returned to Registry.
[775]. PRBS: Oteto
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[784]SELURITE INFORMATION
[786]€8-1124% (Oster)
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[788]21 Decenter 1951
[790]MEWORAHDUM FOR: Chief, Stc/sP3
[791]FROM: : Chief, PLAS
[793]SUBJECT: . .~' Bequest. for Operational Clearance on Jence 8. Ovens,
[794]; Director, Ohio State University Rosearch Foundatica
[796]3. With reference to the conversation between Mr. Kaufsan and
[797]Mr. Osborn -on 20 Decenber 1951, it is requestad that action be takes
[798]#0 secure provisional operational clearance on Dr. James S. Owens,
[799]Dizector, Ohio State University Research Foundation.
[801]rm, 2. Sudject to successful clearance, it is planneé to have & .
[802]. vepresentative of FIV contact Dr. Owens through an sppoiatnent arrenged
[803]Dy 00 to determine if he would be willing to prepare 6 letter fron the
[804]o: Foundation to the American-Scandanavian Foundation 4m Bow. York, The
[805]‘ eontent of this letter would introduce and sponsor financially an
[806]~ agent whom FDY has arranged to ecend to one of ths Scandanavian counsries
[807]‘ender sponsorship of the Americen-Scanianavian Foundation.
[809]Je De,.Owens and his assistant, Thouse EB. Davis, already possess ©
[810]@ OIA clearance up to and including "Secret® in connection witha
[811]elaseified CIA project being carried ont by the Mapping and Charting
[812]Laboratory of the Foundation, The.0.8.U. EResparch Foundation has a
[814]: goneiderable unclassified program, bowever, and its connection with
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