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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-810) (P) DATE: 12/12/72 FROM : SA THOMAS J. MANNING SUBJECT: NORJAK

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Re telephone call from SAMANNING to ASAC [REDACTED] 12/12/72

Referenced phone call concerned an unknown subject who tel- ephonically contacted Longview RA and furnished information that he knew where NORJAK subject was located.

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[REDACTED] came to the Longview RA early evening of 12/12/72 and advised he was person who had called RA that afternoon. He was intoxicated at the time he spoke with writer and his story was extremely disjointed and inconsistent. He spoke about a white "chute" with something hanging from it from two shroud lines. When asked where he got the information he stated about 25 of his friends have seen it and have been making fun of it as being the hijacker. He admitted he was drinking with several of these friends today and stated today was the first time he had actually heard about it and seen it. Then in almost the same breath he stated he couldn't see it because of the snow cover. He also stated that his union representative [REDACTED] is the hijacker for he was missing the night of the highjacking and has had free fall training at an airport near Hillsboro, Oregon. [REDACTED] is described as WMA, 5'10", slim build, blonde hair, starting to go bald, 160-150 pounds.

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He then stated that a friend [REDACTED], one [REDACTED] WMA, dark hair, slim build, 140 pounds, 5'6" - 5'7" is the hijacker for he has been missing since the time of the hijacking. He also stated a [REDACTED] was the hijacker.

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[REDACTED] is in Seattle indices [REDACTED] matter which took place in Longview about three years ago. He is also known to the writer as an alcoholic and an easily lead individual. It is also recalled that one night he was fleeing from WSP on IS5 and picked up a hitchhiker who later advised local authorities that [REDACTED] had large paper sack full of $20 bills and this was told to him by [REDACTED] This was about the time of the hijacking itself. /64-81- 4/99

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It is felt that a person of [REDACTED] mental condition and general stupidity can not be looked upon as a person whose story as set forth above should be given any credence. Therefore no further action is recommended in this matter.

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(1) TJM/

SERIALIZED [REDACTED] FILED DEC 1 31972

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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings [REDACTED] DB Cooper-10155

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ALCOHOLIC SusJ X (marks next to paragraphs)