Part 96, page 221
DB Cooper-43142Serials PD 164-41, PD 164-41-1738
Document date 12 February 1979
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 96 p. 221 (DB Cooper-43142), Memo, dated 12 Feb 1979, serial PD 164-41-1738 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-96/pages/221
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO : SAC, PORTLAND (80-501) (P) DATE: 2/12/79 FROM : SA [REDACTED] SUBJECT: MEDIA RELATIONS
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On 2/1/79, an inquiry was received from [REDACTED], United Press International, Portland, Oregon, concerning reports originating in Fullerton, California, that an individual believed to be D.B. COOPER, the unknown subject of PD 164-41, NORJACK, had been arrested. In anticipation of additional inquiries in this matter, Supervisors [REDACTED], FBI, Los Angeles, and [REDACTED], FBI, Seattle, were contacted for details.
As a result of these contacts, it was determined that the individual in question was ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW, a former Bureau fugitive. Also as a result of these contacts, it was decided that all news inquiries would be answered with a no comment based on the fact the matter is still under investigation.
A rough log of incoming inquiries reflects a total in excess of 37 at Portland during the following 24 hours. These included inquiries from the "New York Times," "Time" magazine, and other major American and Canadian organizations.
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(2) [REDACTED] (1) - 164-41 [REDACTED]
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164-41-1738 SEARCHED [REDACTED] INDEXED [REDACTED] SERIALIZED [REDACTED] FILED [REDACTED] FBI -- PO
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