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On here Frome veo, 64 Office Memon. ndum + wsi “ * ioe To tLe Ve Boardnan } ot WON AU Belimon yr Fannall Tol son FROM : A. He Belmont. 4 4 Stacepec.assirien ALARSS- Beas a ( ON 2 = . cary J Belmont D STA 2S GOVERNMENT { TIAL DATE: October 23, 1956 ore a ON et PPRP NES sine | oe BUBJECT: BASQUE DELEGATION IN THE U. 8. A. 76 q’3 Mobe — es Registration Act Rosen Tamm By letter dated 8-24-56, we advised AAG Tompkins that on yes 8-22-56, a representative of the NY Police Department furnished Tele. Room — information pece ived fron Alberto Urtarte, Basque leader in NYC, Holloman that Antoni rala had been appointed US delegate of the Basque Government-tn-e2tlé, and would reside at 30 Fifth Avenue, NYC, the apartment occupied by Jesus de Galindez prior to his disappearance. | ) By letter 9-28-56, AAG Tompkins was advised that Irala was ) interviewed on 9-21-56, at which time Irala stated Uriarte was under an incorrect impression, because he, Irala, was not going to act as US ut | i delegate of the Basque Government-in-erile. By memorandum dated 10-9-56, AAG Tompkins advised that in view oJ ee % : info in Bulet 8-24-56, the Department was soliciting a supplemental -,, 5 - registration statement from Irala. = By letter dated 10-12-56, we again pointed out to AAG Tonpkins that Irala was not acting as US delegate of the Basque Government-in-ext1s. By letter dated 10-16-56, AAG Tompkins advised that a letter — addressed to Irala requesting him to file a siz-month supplemental regis- tration statement was returned to the Department, and AAG Tompkins requested investigation to determine whether Irala is occupying the apart- r, ment at 30 Fifth Avenue, NYC. AAG Tompkins made no reference to our ’ September 28, or October 12, communications advising him that Iraja not US delegate of the Basque Government-in-erile. By letter 10-15-56, WFO advised that Irala , during interview on 10-11-56, atated he was attempting to organizea nap export and import vee company and because of this business may return to France to reside. JIraia Jetated he does not have any official pasition with the Basque Government; however, he is trying to assist the Basque Government in obtaining papers ever es s feu lrormerly in possession of Galindez and now in possession of NY authorities pW Irala stated his temporary address is Hotel Fourteen Forty, 1420 Rhode Island Avenue Washington, D. Lav eee ee Enclosure 97-1793 . VIES: obd >- (5) 80 Cleasilicd bp 50 NOV 1 195 Bon 99-1793 — / To A re 4)