Part 96, page 19
Serials PD 164-41, PD 164-41-1348
Document date 7 January 1974
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 96 p. 19, Memo, dated 7 Jan 1974, serial PD 164-41-1348 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-96/pages/19
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) DATE: 1/7/73
FROM : SA [REDACTED]
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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On 1/2/74, [REDACTED], Electro Painters, Incorporated, 2344 N. W. 24th, Portland, Oregon, telephone 227-6521, called the Portland Division and provided the following information:
[REDACTED] advised that he has become suspicious of an employee of his named MATTHEW ROSE, who is also using the name MATTHEW EASTERBROOK. [REDACTED] advised that ROSE told him that ROSE was his true name, and that EASTERBROOK was his adopted name. [REDACTED] advised that he feels that ROSE could be wanted somewhere due to the fact that he is using two names. [REDACTED] stated that he believes that ROSE fits the description of D. B. COOPER. [REDACTED] advised that ROSE claims to have been a Navy pilot for nine years in the Reserves, and has a valid pilot license. [REDACTED] stated that he has not been able to verify whether EASTERBROOK is in fact a pilot because EASTERBROOK is evasive and tells [REDACTED] that if he wants to find out if he can fly or not, he should take a flight with him.
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[REDACTED] also of Electro Painters, Incorporated, were shown an artist's conception of D. B. COOPER, and they advised that EASTERBROOK does look quite similar to the picture. [REDACTED] provided xerox copies of EASTERBROOK's employment application, which are being made a part of this memo.
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On 1/2/74, writer observed ROSE at his place of employment and engaged him in casual conversation regarding aviation. ROSE advised that he had undergone flight training at Pensacola, Florida during the 1950's, and admitted to having flown numerous types of aircraft while in the Navy. ROSE advised that he had flown jets, props, helicopters, and all types of aircraft as a
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Portland JAC:lmp (2)[REDACTED]
ROSS DOSS DESCRIPTION [partially illegible] FIT DESCRIPTION NOT
SEARCHED......INDEXED...... SERIALIZED......FILED...... 164-41-1348 FBI - PORTLAND [REDACTED]