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“a= The writer proceeded to the jremises of the Sherone Apartment house sbout 8 P, i. October 31, 1953, and after observing various entrences and .exits, concluded that the alleyways and one-story roof,situated under the window of the apartment occupied by ‘filler was not guarded, For this reas.n, this agent and Agent Ryan main- tained a watch from the alley until 2:0 A. if. November 1, 1933, at which time we were replaced by sgent Newnan and two police officers parked in a car in the alleyway. The writer returned to the prenises on Noveaber 1, at 6:40 4. W., at which time it wes ascertained that all entrinces and exits were covered, and that two police cars were located near the Galt Street entrance for obsery- ation. Arrancenents were ade for agents in Apartment 207 to hang a coat from the window if Miller should leave his apartment. The writer returned to the office, and remained on duty here until 7:30 P. M., leaving agent Guinane in charge of the detail. It was inpossible for the writer to telephone the agents in ADartment 207, in view of the fact that two taps had been placed on wires from the switch board, thus mking it necessary for agents to leave the speartment and telenhone the office. Freyuent telephone conversations throughout the day indiceted thet the surveillance was being muintained at all points, and thet at 8:00 P, li, on the lst, agent Guinane called, stating the situation was well in hand. He suggested that one or two additionul men be made aveilable for replacing egents on duty throvghout the night. Accordingly, the writer arranged for Agents ifehegan and Billings to proceed to the apsartaent for the necessary replacement at 10:30. At 9 P. MW. Agent Guinene called, stating that Miller had left his apartment, end escaped by maning dow the nerrow stairs, adding that Vivian Mathews was taken into custody. lis. Doris Rogers, stenogravher, and Agent EH. N. Notesteen, who were stationed at the service door of the kitchenette, as indicated on the attached drawing, were obliged to watch apartment 211 through a very smell space about 3" wide, which wes located some 5) to 60 feet from Avartment 211. Shortly efter 8 P. HM. November 1, 1353, it was ascertained frm the telephone tap that Vi telepho -ed Bobbie ifoore to get the car ready. j,out 8:50 P. MW. Miller left the apartment ace ompanied by Vivian Mathews, who was clad in pajamas, and walsed r-ocidly down the corridor, some two or three paces shead of Vi. The hallway was dimk,y Li;hted with three ceiling lights and Agent Wotesteen was unable to definitely identify iiller until he was