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Who was Hecksher, and could he really tell Wimert what to report in 1970?
Research question: Who was Hecksher, what office did he hold, and what do personnel or assignment records show about his authority to direct Wimert's reporting in 1970?
The records show that Henry Hecksher was the CIA station chief in Santiago in 1970 1. In that role, he received a secret cable from Thomas Karamessines conveying Kissinger's orders 1. The facts do not mention Wimert or describe any personnel or assignment records showing Hecksher's authority to direct Wimert's reporting 12. A separate source names Robert Hecksher as debtor-in-possession and ties him to FCC filings, but it states no office he held and does not link him to the CIA role 2. The newest dated fact is from 1970, about fifty-six years before October 2026 1.
Checked 2026-10-23. Only documented and supported facts are used.
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Henry Hecksher was the CIA station chief in Santiago, and he received a secret cable from Thomas Karamessines conveying Kissinger's orders.
"In a secret cable, Thomas Karamessines conveyed Kissinger's orders to CIA station chief in Santiago, Henry Hecksher : "It is firm and continuing policy that Allende be overthrown by a coup.""Project FUBELT
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The source lists Robert Hecksher under the status 'debtor-in-possession' and associates him with FCC licenses, registrations, certifications, and filings, but it does not state any office he held.
"FCC licenses, registrations, certifications, and filings associated with ROBERT HECKSHER , DEBTOR-IN-POSSESS."ROBERT HECKSHER, DEBTOR-IN-POSSESS. - fcc.report