To SAC Seattle re James Richard Daily, Puget Power inquiry (Sub 624)
Document date 29 June 1973
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 116 pp. 54–55 (DB Cooper-53025–53026), Memo, dated 29 Jun 1973 — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-116%3A054-055
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) DATE: 6/29/73
FROM :SA [REDACTED]
SUBJECT: NORJAC (OO: SEATTLE)
RE: JAMES RICHARD DAILY, 624
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On 6/6/73, [REDACTED] Puget Power, Langley, Washington, advised that JAMES RICHARD DAILY has service on Furman Avenue in Langley. He is constantly behind in his payments and has no visible wealth. He evidently is a heavy drinker. [REDACTED] viewed the composite photograph of the subject and stated that it does resemble DAILY.
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On 6/6/73, [REDACTED] Langley, advised that JIM DAILY and his family reside across the street from him. They have no luxuries and do not appear to have any wealth. They are always short of funds and at the present time, cannot afford to fix their automobile. The DAILY'S have lived across from him for about one year. He did not believe that DAILY resembled the composite photograph of the subject in this case.
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On 6/14/73, Marshal [REDACTED] Langley Police Department, advised that he is acquainted with JAMES RICHARD DAILY. He has heard rumors that DAILY is an ex- paratrooper and was in the military service. He is an alcoholic and frequents several of the taverns in Langley. He has some money off and on, but certainly no extensive wealth. He is a suspect in a burglary in Langley which occurred in October, 1972, and he has been in the Island County jail. His partner in crime is believed to be [REDACTED] [REDACTED], Langley. [REDACTED] advised that [REDACTED] He stated that DAILY does not resemble the photograph of the subject.
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On 6/14/73, [REDACTED] South Island Realty, Langley, advised that he is acquainted with JIM DAILY. He believed that DAILY is an alcoholic, and stated that he has a noticeable speech impediment. [REDACTED] explained this by [illegible]
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[stamp] SEARCHED ......... [illegible] [illegible] FILED [illegible] JUN [guess: 9] 1973
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-53025
SE 164-81
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stating that DAILY tended to studder, especially when he was nervous. About a year ago, DAILY purchase a Government 502 subsidized home which was built by [REDACTED] DAILY has always had severe financial problems. He stated that the photograph of the subject resembles DAILY; however, DAILY has curly hair. He described DAILY as follows:
Sex: Male Race: White Height: 5'7" Weight: 165 lbs. Skin: Fair Hair: Black, curly, ruddy complexion, high forehead Age: Thirty-seven
He further stated that he has never seen DAILY wearing a suit and doubts he owns one.
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On 6/14/73, RUTH DESDIER, owner, Doghouse Tavern, Langley, advised that she is acquainted with JIM DAILY, and stated he frequents her tavern almost every evening. He has a high, strange sounding voice and a slight speech impediment. He smokes continuously and is a heavy beer drinker. She would classify him as an alcoholic. On several occasions, he has told customers in the tavern that he is D. B. COOPER and the FBI has been looking for him. He states that the money is buried and he has not spent it since it is marked. He has no visible signs of wealth, and she has never seen him wearing a suit. Mrs. DESDIER advised that DAILY talks a great deal when he is drinking and he tends to exaggerate. She advised that the photograph of the subject does resembel DAILY.
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LEADS:
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT LANGLEY, WASHINGTON. Continue investigation to determine if DAILY is identical to the subject and if being feasible, consider interviewing him regarding his statements at the Doghouse Tavern.
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Recommend reassigned to SA [REDACTED]
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Serials: SE 164-81