Part 117, page 434

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He also noted that he [REDACTED]

Mr. COOPER stated that on 11/24/71, at the time of the hijacking, he was at home with [REDACTED]

COOPER stated that he currently is building a new home on a 10-acre parcel of land purchased on [REDACTED] Yelm, Washington, and the home will be valued at approximately $50,000. He stated he is financing the home through the Evergreen Savings and Loan Association, Yelm, Washington. He further stated he owns 68 acres in Lewis County, which he purchased for $23,000, paying $7,000 down and the remainder he is making in monthly payments. He added that the ten acres of land on which he is building his house was purchased for $17,000; $5,000 down with the remainder being made in monthly payments. COOPER stated that prior to his retirement, he had at one time as much as $100,000 in stocks; however, during his being stationed overseas, he lost approximately $50,000 because of market drops and he noted that at this time he still currently owns approximately $20,000 worth of stocks from which he receives $300 to $500 a year in dividends. Mr. COOPER added that he does not use any credit cards, but does have a checking account and safe deposit box with the Pacific National Bank of Washington, Spanaway Branch.

COOPER stated that he had been fingerprinted by the U.S. Army and had received a Top Secret Clearance. He further noted that he has never smoked cigarettes.

The following description was obtained by observation and interview:

Name: DAVID STURGES COOPER Race: White Sex: Male Age: 52 years

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