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CIA-RDP96-00789R000400140001-2
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i Referral Review by NIMA/DoD Approved For Release 2003/05/15 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000400140001-2 SECRET WORKING PAPER 8808 881108 079 S: 039 SUMMARY OF INFORMATION For the most part, the hostages find themselves more less constantly on the move. The International Airport (BIA) appears to serve as a main point of focus in the course of this ongoing shuffle. However, Robert Polhill has not moved; he remains in place. On the other hand, Alan Steen and Joseph Cicippio are being led south towards the Lebanese Israeli border where the "dumping" of these two hostages was initially projected to occur LTC Higgins has succeeded in befriending one of his captors described as a Lebanese Druze who normally resides in Beirut and who could very well facilitate the release of Higgins. Higgins ' deprivation even though he is being well treated at this time. He will require pronounced medical attention upon his release. LTC Higgins is currently located in an area known as "Aramun" . immune system has been rendered weak from continuing physical located about 3 miles south of the BIA. See ENCLOSURE 1. 1 current location has something to do with "a red rose with His beads. " The name of "Charles Higgins" continues to surface in connection with the person of LTC Higgins. Viewer 079 indicated some sort of future association between "Strayer" college and LTC Higgins. (No further clarification provided-Subsequent search revealed the existence of a Strayer Jr College, a co-ed school in DC). Terry Waite and Terry Anderson are now returning towards the Approved For Release 2003/05/15 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000400140001-2
Approved For Release 2003/05/15 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000400140001-2 Beqaa Valley. Reed and Tracy remain with the principal group of hostages previously indicated as being at the "Military Barracks. " Jesse Turner continues to be confused with Thomas Sutherland; it is Sutherland who will follow Higgins out of captivity. Approved For Release 2003/05/15 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000400140001-2
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BigApproved For Release 2003/05/15 : CIA-RDP96-0789R000400140001-2 1) Higgins The Hostages are being moved from Compat to other areas. there is movement to and from the carport vicinity Once this fact is established they can look for them More mou Higgins represents has a friend in his corner corner he has made a friend with one of his captives which could help him gain his freedom l edonowell Approved Release 2003/05/15\CIA-ROP96007890004001400012
Approved For Release 2003/05/15 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000400140001-2 he has relied on his psychological War training to get him through his toexperie en in Vietnam helps. When he is released get medical attention- because his um une system is weak friend lives in Beirut city - confections will help get him out T. He is outsmartin, them on a primitive basis Strayer Dis location look for red rose with the beach - Approved For Release 2003/05/15 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000400140001-2 ....
3 Richard Charles Approved For Release 2003/05/15 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000400140001-2 Charles diggine- askedf wife about charles. Strayer - Blue - Real Red - is not a man 1 ? is name of building? ? Io Strayer located in telman ? Bunt ? Red- No 1 in Lebanon ? yellow - yes trea known as Strayer -Beirut There is a Strayer Connection with Higgins 1 11 Approved For Release 2003/05/15 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000400140001-2
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. . Approved For Release 2003/05/15 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000400140001-2 1. actionconated gernevil V appreciation 539 WRV 2. Feedback 074 8868 a) Colors b) Eval dowon/ Questions, 1 - ST EN I 51 - Opportunity for Expression Beginning of Lesser End of Session 4. Mission : (a) Access and describe the status location and Releasebulet of the MIS hostages, Ferry Haute and the Israeli hostages (1) ResMe IM Stegger / (2) Thomas Sutherland (5) Robert Pactul (4) Frank Reed Edward Tracy + Jesse Turner. (5) Joseple Crepes/1/ alamy Steen The Pay app the Clump Vy Terman negotiator " (6) Jerry Hatte Perry anderson Hylle 11 Approved For Release 2003/05/15 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000400140001-2 17/ Isdaeli hostages.
Approved For Release 2003/05/15 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000400140001-2 Stress bery moved transportes for campoy to alter ady ampour central part of gloves stresses removed actively in ond auf LTCH. - friend in his come befriended Ferroust! Capt will enable to gien freedos - etale choupo (one of the Captors friendly NAME Allied psy-wayare They. - acting & remembering - setur in now. - medical attention attend to perlyp muses inmune systems - weaken - 1 - Carrouse for release. 7 STRAYER Red Rose with the beads Charles Hig gins orked - 9 Approved For Release 2003/05/15 : CIA RDP96-00789R000400140001-2 he wes i he nomea. Stayer Package - M
5 Approved For Release 2003/05/15 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000400140001-2 Sutherland go to au port alayh- movement to and from across toward an port Tracey + Red. Shuffle in between Stops a blockade - currently of Military Banach 32 -50 mmachina Israelis attacks are causing a lot of movement. Turner is at International airport Pohill - still same - Cannot be brought with big group because of physical Conditions Approved For Release 2003/05/15 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000400140001-2
. .9 Approved For Release 2003/05/15 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000400140001-2 Turner is lost Pohill Same Terry Warte + anderson Bakay Nalle 2- trying To move . aghmid alot of confusion - Cicipio + Steen moving back & forth Approved For Release 2003/05/15 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000400140001-2
Approved For Release 2003/05/15 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000400140001-2 SECRET /NOFORN PROJECT SUN STREAK WARNING NOTICE: INTELLIGENCE SOURCES AND METHODS INVOLVED ... ..... ..... .. PROJECT NUMBER: 8808 SESSION NUMBER: 039 DATE OF SESSION: 8 NOV 88 DATE OF REPORT: 8 NOV 88 START: 1010 END: 1115 METHODOLOGY : WRV VIEWER IDENTIFIER: 079 1. (S/NF/SK) MISSION: Access and determine the status, location and extent of releasability of the US hostages and Terry Waite. 2. (S/NF/SK) VIEWER TASKING: Viewer 079 tasked with update requirements reflected in Para 1, above. 3. (S/NF /SK) COMMENTS: No inclemencies noted. Locations of the hostages were in such a flux that it did not appear important to determine exact locations at this time. Viewer 079 appeared to concentrate on items that only the hostages, and LTC Higgins in particular, will be able to confirm. A Summary of Information is attached to this report. 4. (S/NF/SK): EVALUATION: HANDLE VIA SKEET CHANNELS ONLY SECRET/NOFORN CLASSIFIED BY: DIA (DT) DECLASSIFY: DADR Approved For Release 2003/05/15 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000400140001-2