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733667-001-003-0007

National Archives and Records Administration

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Department

National Archives and Records Administration

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1.8 MB

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b0f90c1d5da2e629669526f73e362e6c38889a4d4177fd8c710bbc13c15cd526

Confidence

85%

Credibility

80%

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Intelligence summary

This document discusses the premature release of information regarding Japan Airlines Flight 1628 (JAL 1628) and outlines steps taken to investigate the leak. It includes correspondence and requests for information related to the incident.

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Jun 15, 1987

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Entities mentioned

Japan Airlines Paui Steucke Mr. Klass Steve Hayes

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-2- Premature release of JAL 1628 I have drafted a letter to Messrs Harvey B, Safeer, ATS-1, and David F. Thomas, ASF-120, informing them of this premature release of information and asking them to provide me with the names of persons who they might have shared the information with prior to our release date. I may have to pursue this to another lower level to locate the leak and the authority. I did not want to cross out of our regional jurisdiction without your knowledge or approval. I have not coordinated this with Steve Hayes, APA-1, pending your review and comment. The foilowing materials are attached: A Draft letter to Safeer, and Thomas. B. Article citing Mr. Klass, "Anchorage Daily News" C AEL=-5 request of February 2, 1987 to AAL-500 for information. D. AAL-500 response of February 6, 1987 to AAL-5 request. E. KL-5 request of February 2, 1987 to AAL-200 and AAL-2 for information. F. AAL-200 response of March 3, 1987 G. AAL-2 response of March 2, 1987. H. Record of telephone conversation, 2/18/87, Steucke and Klass. 1. Record of telephone conversation, 2/20/87, Steucke and Maccabee,. WS VODeE_L Paui Steucke