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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Date December 20, 1971

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JESSE EDWIN BELL, JR., 2655 Taylor Street, Eugene, Oregon, appeared at the FBI Resident Agency in Eugene, Oregon, where he was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agents, and the purpose of the interview. Prior to interview, Mr. BELL was advised of his rights as contained in a form entitled, "Interrogation: Advice of Rights; Your Rights." This form was read verbatim to Mr. BELL by Agent [REDACTED] who then furnished it to Mr. BELL to read. Mr. BELL stated that he read and understood his rights, and stated he was willing to answer questions without an attorney present. Mr. BELL signed the waiver portion of the above described form, and thereafter furnished the following information:

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Mr. BELL is currently employed by the Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company, and works with that company in Springfield, Oregon, at the main office located at Fourth and N. A Street. Mr. BELL has been employed by the telephone company since 1945. Mr. BELL frequently stops for a drink after work at the Palm Steak House, a tavern located directly across from his place of employment in Springfield, Oregon. On Friday night, December 3, 1971, Mr. BELL went to the Palm Steak House at Fourth and N. A Street, Springfield, Oregon, at approximately 9:00 in the evening. Mr. BELL began drinking at approximately 9:00 and by late evening was somewhat intoxicated. Mr. BELL recalls talking with several persons in the tavern, both male and female, who were joking about an airliner that had been hijacked in Portland, Oregon on the day before Thanksgiving. Mr. BELL recalls telling these people that he was the hi- jacker, and had obtained $200,000 in cash. Mr. BELL recalls making other statements, indicating that he was involved in the hi-jacking, however, is unable to recall exactly what he said, as he was intoxicated.

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Mr. BELL stated that he bought drinks for several people in the bar during the evening, and did display a fairly large amount of cash on several occasions, which he was carrying in his wallet. He advised, however, that he did not have anywhere near $5,000 cash in his possession. He believes that he possibly

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On 12/16/71 at Eugene, Oregon File# PD 164-41 - 56[illegible]

by SA [REDACTED] SA [REDACTED] Date dictated 12/16/71

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.

DB Cooper-41077