Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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# Intelligence Information ReportThis material contains information affecting the National Defense of the United States within the meaning of the Espionage Laws, Title 18, U.S.C., Secs. 793 and 794, the transmission or revelation of which in any manner to an unauthorized person is prohibited by law.![logo of central intelligence agency]DIRECTORATE OF PLANSNO FOREIGN DISSEMPAGE 1 OF 2 PAGESTHIS IS AN INFORMATION REPORT. NOT FINALLY EVALUATED INTELLIGENCESECRETREPORT NO. CS-311/01861-71COUNTRY West GermanyDATE DISTR. 10 March 1971DOI March 1971•2JP 24SUBJECT Intention of Adolf von Thadden to Resign As Chairman of the National Democratic PartyACQ Germany, Hamburg (8 March 1971) FIELD NO. KGG-1682SOURCE An official West German Security Service concerned with right and left radical organizations, from sources described as NPD officials, who have access to the information. Similar information received through other West German intelligence channels should not be construed as confirmation.1. In early March 1971 Adolf Von Thadden indicated to close associates including members of the Executive Committee of the National Democratic Party of Germany (Nationaldemokratische Partei Deutschlands - NPD) that he plans to resign as Chairman of the NPD in the near future. Von Thadden has not announced the date when he plans to resign but close associates believe it will be sometime during the period 1 April to 1 June 1971.2. Von Thadden's decision has been prompted by his discouragement over prospects for the NPD, serious financial difficulties of the party and by severe internal bickering within the NPD Executive Committee during the past several weeks. Von Thadden is basically more moderate than many members of the Executive Committee. Among other disagreements, Von Thadden has opposed certain aspects of the "Resistance Action" (Aktion Widerstand) in which NPD members have recently staged demonstrations which erupted into violence. Von Thadden was also personally humiliated when his sister and other relatives asked him not to attend the funeral of Von Thadden's brother-in-law, the well-known historian Percy Schramm who died in Goettingen in January 1971.SECRET NO FOREIGN DISSEMSTATE DIA ARMY NAVY AIR NSA CES (For Field Distribution see final paragraph)|                |     |        |     |     |     |     || -------------- | --- | ------ | --- | --- | --- | --- || E/R            | 1   | CA/INT | 2   |     |     |     || E/G/R          | 2   | CA/PEG | 1   |     |     |     || E/G/R/JE       | 1   |        |     |     |     |     || E/G/R/BM       | 1   |        |     |     |     |     || E/G/R (WP 2.4) | 1   |        |     |     |     |     |TOTALS IE 2, CI 2, FI 3, DO 1. EUR 6, CA 3EGG-1682HAMBURG 19934IN 282656CAGROFICCOORDINATING ALLESPINGLIAISON 32HM: JMsam
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PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGESCS-311/01861-71SECRET NO FOREIGN DISSEM3.  (Source Comment: Von Thadden's resignation    will in all probability mean the end of the NPD as an    effective political organization. With the possible    exception of the Bavarian District Chairman of the NPD,    Dr. Siegfried Poehlmann, the NPD lacks effective    and dynamic leaders. Pochlmann, however, has health    problems and also does not have the stature of Von Thadden.    The disintegration of the NPD will probably result in a    number of smaller right-wing groups coming into existence,    some of which, like the recent "Aktion Widerstand" may    have a propensity for violence. After the NPD disin-    tegates, most of its former supporters will probably    cast their votes for one of the three major political    parties in West Germany. The CDU and CSU stand to gain    most of these votes.)4. Field Dissem: None.SECRET. NO FOREIGN DISSEM
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Page 2 of 3 PagesCS-311/08556-69SECRE T/NO FOREIGN DISSEN2. In June 1968, the West German Interior Ministry prepared   a 50-page study of the prospects for banning the NPD entitled   "Considerations Regarding a Ban of the National Democratic Party."   The study was well prepared and carefully written. It is still   considered the basic Interior Ministry paper on the NPD and is   being studied by senior officials of both the federal and state   governments. It avoids giving an opinion on the prospects of ob-   taining a court decision against the NPD, but from the content of   the study, it is clear that the authors believed that the courts   would probably reject a government proposal to ban the NPD.   (Field Comment: If the study is still considered current, it is   unclear how it fits with Benda's November 1968 statement that there   was sufficient evidence to obtain a ban against the NPD.)3. The study summarized the case which could be brought   against the NPD as follows:a. It could be shown that there was a similaritybetween the NPD and the National Socialist German WorkersParty (NSDAP) which has been outlawed.b. It could be argued that the goals, and parts ofthe party platform, of the NPD are contrary to the prin-ciples of a free democratic state.The study concludes that a sufficiently strong case could be pre-sented to prevent the case being thrown out by the courts withouta hearing..4. The study lists the following points which the NPD cculd   be expected to use in its defense:a. The party could prove that it has given firm instruc-(tions to its members not to engage in rowdyism or violence.b. It could show that a sizeable number of formerNSDAP members have been forced out of the party as partof the Selbstreinigung (self-cleaning) process.c. It could point out many features of its programwhich are in accord with democratic principles.d. It could show that its elected representativeshave worked with other parties and have not disrupted theLandtage (state diets) and other elected bodies in whichthey participate.e. It could point out that other political partieshave many ex-Nazis and ex-communists as members and couldclaim that the majority of the 28,000 NPD members are notopposed to the concept of the Federal Republic.f. It would charge that the government's charges wereone-sided, unfairly presented, and out of date.g. It would claim that not all of Professor ErnstAnrich's points were included in the party plat-form. (Field Comment: Anrich is a former universityprofessor-from Darmstadt whose proposals were apparently moreextreme than those incorporated in the party platform.)h. It could claim that the increased violence(Verrohung) of the political climate in West Germany isthe fault of the New Left and not of the NPD.SECRE T/NO FOREIGN DISSEM
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SECRE T/NO FOREAN DISSEMPage 3 of 3 PagesCS-311/058556-695.  The study states that it would be very difficult to refute these NPD defenses in court. The government would have to admit that since carly 1968 there have been very few statements made by NPD leaders, or incidents caused by the NPD, which could be used to support the government's case. Objectively, it would have to be admitted that many incidents of violence in which the NPD has been involved were initiated by opponents of the party.6.  The study predicts the following probable results should the government win its case against the NPD:a. The NPD would probably respect the prohibition. It is very unlikely that the NPD would attempt to go underground as the illegal Communist Party of Germany (KPD) did.b. NPD members and sympathizers would not change the ir opinions because of a ban. Many would join other groups or parties and continue to work for their political beliefs.c. NPD and rightist sympathizers would begin a campaign for the banning of the new German Communist Party (DKP) and other leftist groups.d. A ban of the NPD would be well received in foreign countries.7. The study concludes that if the government should lose a case against the NPD, it would be the result of the lack of valid evidence (Beweisschwierigkeiten). In such an event, the following adverse effects would occur:a. The NPD would receive a new impetus and valuable publicity.b. The policy of Selbstreinigung which has had some success in keeping former Nazis out of key positions would be halted....c. Many middle-class persons who sympathize with the NPD, but who have refrained from open support because of the stigma of being associated with a party which could be declared illegal, would join the party or become active supporters.d. The party would undoubtedly attract more members. (Field Comment: The NPD leadership is known to be worried because the party's membership has not increased significantly during the past 18 months.)8. Field Dissem: Embassy Bonn, USBER.SECRE T/NO FOREIGN DISSEM
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# DISPATCHChief of Base, BerlinChief of Station, GermanyChief, European DivisionCALL/INTELNPD Activities.REF: EGBT-14559, dated 9 September 1969SECRETWP 2.41. We are very pleased with the quality of the information on the NPD which has been made available through CATERROR. It is particularly useful during this pre-election period, but we also appreciate not having to wait 6 to 8 weeks for CAVIUSPER to digest the material and pass it on.2. After looking over the Reference, we are inclined to stick with the requirements mentioned in DIRECTOR 39284 for items worthy of intel dissemination. In this context Bonn State Department Telegram 12253 dated 17 September quotes Foreign Minister Brandt as saying that there has been evidence that the East Germans, undoubtedly with Soviet approval, had given financial support to von Thadden. While we are inclined to think that Brandt's comment may be wishful thinking, evidence of East German financing for the NPD would be of great interest and utility. Material not bearing on the requirements in DIRECTOR 39284 should be forwarded now to Headquarters for review. The NPD, as you know, is a subject of interest beyond its proportions as a political force, and we are grateful for the timely opportunity to keep up with the ins and outs of it.Harriet G. COCOLLATO2 - COB/Berlin2 - COS/GermanyGroup IExcluded from AutomaticDowngrading and Declassification| CROSS REFERENCE TO                                             | DISPATCH SYMBOL AND NUMBER    | DATE                          || -------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------- | ----------------------------- ||                                                                | EGBS-6522                     | 30-SEP-1969 25 September 1969 ||                                                                | CLASSIFICATION                | HQS FILE NUMBER               ||                                                                | SECRET                        |                               || 2 - E/G/R 1 - E/G/IS 1 - E/REG/Chrono. 1 - C/EUR/R : 1-C/E/G/R | OFFICE E/G/R Cassandra Horton | ORIGINATING TYPIST sro        ||                                                                | OFFICE SYMBOL C/E/G/R         | COORDINATING OFFICER'S NAME   ||                                                                | DATE 26 Sept 69               | John Rluapistin               ||                                                                | OFFICE SYMBOL C/E/R           | RELEASING OFFICER'S SIGNATURE ||                                                                | DATE                          | EXT. 6196                     |
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# Intelligence Information ReportThis material contains information affecting the National Defense of the United States within the meaning of the espionage laws, Title 18, U.S.C. Sections 793 and 794, the transmission or revelation of which in any manner to an unauthorized person is prohibited by law.DIRECTORATE OF PLANSNO FOREIGN DISSEMPAGE 1 OF 2 PAGESTHIS IS AN INFORMATION REPORT, NOT FINALLY EVALUATED INTELLIGENCE--- SECRETREPORT NO. CS-311/0S430-69COUNTRY West GermanyDATE DISTR. 22 September 1969DOI Early August 1969SUBJECT Miscellaneous Information on the National Democratic PartyACQ Germany, Hamburg (15 August 1969)FIELD NO. EGG-1444SOURCE Member of the National Democratic Party in Schleswig-Holstein whose reliability has not yet been established. He obtained the information from two district officials of the Party.1. According to a ranking official of the Kiel district of the National Democratic Party (NPD), Karl-Heinz Knipphals, the chairman of the Kiel district of the NPD, and Adolf von Thadden, the national chairman of the NPD, are personal enemies. (Source Comment: In January 1969 Knipphals was elected to be his party district's candidate for the West German Parliament. Knipphals, a Kiel lawyer, is in his early 50's. He was severely wounded during World War II and has only one arm.)2. Von Thadden is aware of, and unhappy about, the fact that Knipphals, prior to joining the NPD, participated in Easter Marches and received unfavorable publicity. Furthermore, von Thadden is concerned about Knipphals' strong and ruthless political ambitions. He has referred to Knipphals as a "second Hitler", and he welcomes and encourages the fact that there is strong opposition to Knipphals even within the Kiel district of the party. Von Thadden, for the above reasons, would very much like to see Knipphals remain on the district level and is anxious to keep him out of the West German Parliament.3. The same official who made the remarks about von Thadden and Knipphals. also stated that many wealthy industrial-ists contribute funds to the NPD anonymously, because they do not wish their association or sympathy with the party to become known.4. The chairman of another NPD district in Schleswig-Holstein stated that, in view of the fact that each newS-E-C-R-E-T NO FOREIGN DISSEM| STATE   | DIA  | ARMY | NAVY | AIR  | NSA   | CRS || ------- | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | ----- | --- || C/E/R   | 1    |      |      |      |       |     || E/G/R   | 2    |      |      |      |       |     || E/G/R/P | 1    |      |      |      |       |     || E/G/R/C | 1    |      |      |      |       |     || E/G/W   | 1    |      |      |      |       |     || TOTALS  | IE 2 | CI 2 | FI 3 | DO 1 | EUR 6 |     |EGG-1444CAINFERNO LIAISONCOORDINATING RELEASINGHM:CH
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SECRET NO FOREIGN DISSEMPAGE 2 OF 2 PAGESCS-311/08430-69Session of the West German Parliament is opened by its oldest member, the NPD will insure that the oldest member of the next Parliament will be an NPD man. (Headquarters Comment: The possibility that an NPD Deputy might open the Bundestag has already been considered by the CDU. See CS-311708164-698)5. Field Dissem: None (sent Bonn, Berlin)SECRET NO FOREIGN DISSEN
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SECRET/NO FOREIGN DISSEMPage 4 of 4 PAGESCS-311/06103-69of the Berlin NPD last fall have been effectively expelled or neu-tralized. As of early May, Loyalist influence had been greatly reduced. Although there is now no significant internal opposition group, there was a call pending for formation of an informal group representing both the city organization and the districts to propose organizational changes. Routine monthly district meetings with "guests" from West Germany, whenever possible, are to be continued, under the watchful eye of the pro-tem Executive Committee, until next October when the party convention of the Berlin NPD will elect a new leadership.13. Schuetz' attempts to have the NPD banned in Berlin have not been taken seriously. Local party activists are preparing to support the NPD election campaign in West Germany by sending volunteer workers. A letter appealing for such help states that the decisive electoral campaign which will determine whether or not the NPD gets into the Bundestag will be waged in North Rhine-Westphalia. Air fare and living expense subsidies are being offered to volunteers who are to distribute leaflets, put up posters and ring door-bells. (Field Comment: The NPD made inroads in North Rhine-Westphalia during the economic recession of 1965-66, and the NPD national leadership is counting heavily on salvaging their foothold in the Bielefeld-Ruhr area.)14. The main NPD weapons in the national election campaign are to be pamphlets describing the party's election platform. One is to be distributed between 1 and 15 June; a follow-up pamphlet, between 15 and 30 August; and a third pamphlet on the eve of the election. Each will be printed in 15,000,000 copies. Distribution will be handled by two firms--Velbringer Company and Erdmann Company.15. Ruediger Krauss, head of the NPD's student organization, the National University League (Nationaler Hochschulbund - NHB), has moved from Berlin to Bonn to assume the post of chairman of the Bonn City NPD Executive Committee. Von Thadden plans to use the tactic of moving reliable leaders into critical areas after the elections. For example, he plans to move a Bavarian NPD officer to Berlin and assume the chairmanship of the Berlin NPD. In an attempt to obtain legal recognition for the NHB in Berlin, (fnu) von Hindy, a Hungarian law student and good friend of Krauss, is to be appointed Krauss' successor.16. Field Dissem: USBER, DCSI/USCOB (Also sent Bonn).SECRET/NO FOREIGN DISSEM
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SECRETNO FOREIGN DISSEMWest GermanyJune 1968West German Ministry of InteriorEvaluation of the Prospects ofDanning the National DemocraticPartyGermany (1 September 1969)OGA-813A medium-level Vent German government official who follows the activities of the National Democratic Party and who had access to the study during his official duties. The information was extracted from the original document and is believed to be au accurate summary of its highlights.Summary: In June 1968, the West German Ministry of the Interior prepared a basic study of the prospects of banning the West Geraan National Democratic Party (NPD). The summary of this study given below describes the major charges which the government could bring against the NPD, the defenses the NPD could be expected to make against these charges, and the probable political results which would follow both a successful and an unsuccessful case against the NPD. According to the source, this study is still considered the hasic Interior Ministry evaluation of the case against the NPD and is being studied by sentor federal government and state (Land) officials. End of Summary.1. (Field Comment: For several years, West German political and government leaders have debated seeking a constitutional court ban on the NPD. Cu 13 November 1968, Brust Benda, West Geraan Interior Minister, advised Chancellor Kurt Georg Kiesinger that there was sufficient evidence to warrant bringing a suit against the NPD. Kiesinger, however, opposed bringing a suit, and the subject became embroiled in West German politica. On 23 April 1969, the Federal Cabinet decided not to seek a court ban of the NPO, at least until after the September elections. This decision was prompted by evidence that the NPD was waking no membership ga ins and apparently was losing popular support.)SECRET/NO FOREIGN DISSIM
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# SECRET/NO FOREIGN DISSENPage 22. In June 1968, the West Gerain Interior Ministry prepared a 50-page study of the prospects for watcg the NPD catitled "Considerations Regarding a Ban of the National Deaceratic Party." The study was well prepared and carefully written. It is still considered the basic Interior Fluistry paper on the NPD and is being studied by sentor officials of both the federal and stuce governments. It avoids giving an opinion on the prospects of obtaining a court decision against the NFD, but from the content of the study, it is clear that the authors believed that the courts would probably reject a government proposal to beu che NPD. (Field Comment: If the study is still considered current, it is unclear how it fits with Benda'a November 1966 statement that there was sufficient evidence to obtain a ban agatust the NPD. There have been other reports, however, that the evidence was not as clear-cut as Denda would have had the Chancellor believe. See, for example, 3GN-3894.)3. The study summarized the case which could be brought against the NPU as follows:a. It could be shown that there was a similarity between the NPD sud the National Socialist Gerann Workers Party (NSDAP) which das wen outlawed...b. It could be argued that the goals, and parte of the parcy platform, of the NPD are contrary to the principles of a free democratic state.The study concludes that a sufficiently strong case could be presented to prevent the case being throwe out by the courts without a bearing.4. The study lists the following points which the NPD could be expected to use in its defense:a. The party could prove that it has given fira instructions to St3 co to engage tu pייס גינמ feat.b. It could show thet a sizeable number of former NSDAP members have been forced out of the party as part of the Selbstreinigung (self-cleaning) process.c. It could point out many features of its progrea which are in accord with democratie principles.d. It could show that its elected representatives have worked with other parties and have not disrupted the Lendtage (state diets) and other elected bodies in which they participate.e. It could point out that other political parties bave many ex-Nazis and ex-communists as members and could claim that the majority of the 28,000 NPD numbers are not opposed to the concept of the Federal Republic.f. It would charge that the government'a charges were one-sided, unfairly presented, and out of date.g. It would claim that not all of Professor (fou) Anrich's points were tucluded in the party platform. (Field Comment: Anrich is appareatly a rightist whose proposals were more extreme than those incorporated in the party platforя.)i. It could claim that the increased violence (Verrohung) of the political climate in West Germany is the fault of the New Left and not of the NPD.stre RT.'NO FOREIGN DISSFU
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SECRET/NO FOREIGN DISSEMPage 35. The study states that it would be very difficult to refuce these NPD defenses la court. The government would have co adait that since early 1968 there have been very few statements made by NPD leaders, or incidents caused by the HPD, which could be used to support the government's case. Objectively, it would have to be admitted that many incidents of violence in which the NPD has been involved were initiated by opponents of the party.6. The study predicts the following probable results should the goveroment win ito case against the NPD:a. The NPD would probably respect the prohibition. It is very unlikely that the NPD would attempt to go underground as the filegal Communist Party of Germany (KPD) did.b. NPD members and sympathizers would not change their opinions because of a ban, Many would join other groups or parties and continue to work for their political beliefs.c. NPD and rightist sympathizers would begin a campaign for the banning of the new Cerman Communist Party (DKP) and other leftist groups.d. A ban of the NPD would be well received in foreigs countries.7. The study coreludes that if the government shoula lose a case against the NPO, It would be the result of the lack of welld evidence (Beweisschwierigkeiten). la such an event, the following adverse affects vould occur:a. The NPD would receive a new impetus and valuable publicity.b. The policy of Selbstreinigung which has had some success in keeping former Nuzle out of key positions would be halted.c. Many middle-class persons who sympathize with the , but who have refrained from open support because of the stigma of being associated with a party which could be declared illegal, world join the party or become active supporters.d. The party would undoubtedly attract wore weabers, (Field Comment: The NPD leadership is known to be worried because the party's mestership has not increased significantly during the past 16 months.)3. Field Dissen: Sabassy Bonn, USBER.SECRE T/NO FOREIGN DISSEM
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# CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCYDIRECTORATE OFINTELLIGENCE# WEEKLY SUMMARY*Special Report*West Germany's National Democrats and the Grand CoalitionSecretNo Foreign DissemSecretNo 91931 May 1968No. 0022/68A