Part 37, page 369
DB Cooper-14539Serials 164-2111, MP 164-73
Document date 21 May 1976
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 37 p. 369 (DB Cooper-14539), Airtel, dated 21 May 1976 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-37/pages/369
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5/21/76
AIRTEL
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM: SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)(RUC)
NORJAK (OO: SEATTLE)
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Sue Z Sue II
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For the information of receiving offices,
Northwest[e]Orient Airlines, Inc., Minneapolis-St. Paul Inter- national Airport, St. Paul, Minnesota, was contacted regarding the proposals in referenced Seattle airtel on 5/18/76.
After explaining the proposals to [REDACTED] he advised that his initial reaction to the publicity program was negative. [REDACTED] advised that he was concerned with stimulating further hijacking as well as the possible negative effects a campaign of this type would have regarding potential passengers for Northwest Airlines. [REDACTED] noted that after much difficulty Northwest received insurance payment from their insurance company for the ransom and feels that they should be contacted regarding this program. [REDACTED] advised that he desired to contact the insurance company himself and he also wants to discuss this program with his associates. [REDACTED] advised that he is not completely adverse to the proposals and was not particularly concerned over the amounts suggested as reward for turning in twenty dollar ransom notes. [REDACTED] advised that when Northwest Airlines has reached a decision as to their position they will contact the FBI Office.
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On 5/21/76 [REDACTED] contacted the FBI and advised that he had discussed this proposal with officers of Northwest Airlines and their insurance representative had contacted the insurance company involved in this case and he advised that it
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2 - Bureau (2)- Seattle 1 - Minneapolis
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SEARCHED / INDEXED SERIALIZED / FILED MAY 29 1976 FBI - SEATTLE
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(4-81-6954
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DB Cooper-14539
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