AirtelSAC Seattle to SAC Butte re suspect William Deems (Sub 598), with leads12 February 1973page 1 of 2
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Part 115, page 317

DB Cooper-52806Serials BT 164-26, CG 164-297, PD 164-41, SE 164-81, SE 164-81-4447, SF 164-220

Document date 12 February 1973

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 115 p. 317 (DB Cooper-52806), Airtel, dated 12 Feb 1973, serial SE 164-81-4447 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-115/pages/317

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FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)

FBI

Date: 2/12/73

Transmit the following in _______________ (Type in plaintext or code)

Via AIRTEL . AIRMAIL (Priority)

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TO: SAC, BUTTE (164-26)

FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK OO: SEATTLE

RE: WILLIAM DEEMS SUB 598

Re Butte nitel to Seattle and Portland, 2/9/73.

DEEMS suggested as possible suspect by [REDACTED], FAA, Denver, because he reportedly bears strong resemblance to the artist's composite of UNSUB. DEEMS described as white, male, early 50's, 5'11", medium build, dark hair - graying and thin in front. DEEMS believed presently residing in Roseburg, Oregon.

DEEMS, at one time, a pilot for United Airlines. He applied for a job with Hughes Air West in Kalispell, Montana, and his employment questionnaire with all of his background should be in the Air West Office in San Francisco, California.

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LEADS

BUTTE

AT KALISPELL, MONTANA

Attempt to determine DEEMS' place of employment on November 24, 1971, and set forth lead to ascertain if DEEMS working that day.

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2 - Butte 2 - Chicago (164-297) 1 - Portland (164-41) 2 - San Francisco (164-220) (3)- Seattle RNN:jgm (10)

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Sub 598 Sub-598 164- 81- 4447

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DB COOPER-52806 U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 — 455-574

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