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DECODED COPУ□ AIRGRAM □ CABLEGRAM □ RADIO XXXTELETYPEPAGE FOUR FROM TAMPA 281615DISCUSSED IN DETAIL WITH HER HIS CONFERENCE WITH MR DOARAND SHE INDICATED THAT SHE WOULD BE WILLING TO RELOCATETOGETHER WITH HER CHILDREN TO AN AREA IN WHICH ROWEHIMSELF WOULD BE RELOCATED.THIS INFORMATION WAS MADE KNOWN TO MR. DOAR. THEREAFTER,ROUGH DRAFT LETTER OVER THE SIGNATURE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERALWAS DELIVERED BY DOAR TO ROWE. THIS LETTER OUTLINED THEFACT THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL WAS AWARE OF THE SERVICESPERFORMED BY ROWE IN THE PAST, THE FACT THAT HIS PUBLICEXPOSURE HAD RESULTED IN HARDSHIP ON HIM AND HIS FAMILY,WHICH WILL NECESSITATE PERMANENT RELOCATION FOR THE SECURITYOF THE ROWE FAMILY. THE LETTER ALSO INDICATED THAT THEATTORNEY GENERAL WAS PREPARED TO ASSIST ROWE IN OBTAININGSUITABLE EMPLOYMENT WITH EITHER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ORELSEWHERE IN A POSITION FOR WHICH HE IS QUALIFIED AND TOASSIST HIM IN RELOCATING IN A SECURE PLACE. THE LETTERCONCLUDED WITH THE COMMENT THAT THE ASSISTANCE OUTLINED
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DECODED COPYAIRGRAM CABLEGRAM RADIO XXXTELETYPEPAGE FIVE FROM TAMPA 281615IS NOT CONTINGENT ON HIS PERFORMANCE OF ANY FURTHER SERVICE. OR ASSISTANCE WHICH HE MAY GIVE TO THE UNITED STATES AT ANY TIME IN THE FUTURE.THEREAFTER MR. DOAR PRESENTED TO ROWE A LETTER OVER HIS SIGNATURE AS ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL ASKING THAT ROWE PRESENT HIMSELF AT MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA BEFORE TRIAL DATE SO THAT THE FACTS TO WHICH ROWE WOULD TESTIFY MAY BE CAREFULLY REVIEWED WITH HIM. THE LETTER POINTS OUT THAT THE FEDERAL TRIAL WILL DIFFER FROM THE PAST STATE PROCEEDINGS INDICATING THAT A CONSPIRACY CASE IS INVOLVED CHARGING THREE DEFENDANTS WITH CONSPIRACY TO INJURE UNITED STATES CITIZENS. FOR HAVING EXERCISED CERTAIN FEDERAL RIGHTS. THE LETTER POINTS OUT THAT PROOF IN THE CASE WOULD DEAL PRIMARILY WITH THE EVENTS COMMENCING ON MARCH 21 AND THAT ROWE WILL BE EXPECTED TO BE AS SPECIFIC AND ACCURATE ABOUT DETAILS AS HE CAN TRUTHFULLY BE. THE LETTER INDICATES THAT MR. DOAR IS AWARE THAT ROWE DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT LEROY MOTON WAS THE
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DECODED COPY☐ AIRGRAM ☐ CABLEGRAM ☐ RADIO ☒ TELETYPEPAGE SIX FROM TAMPA 281615NEGRO MALE OCCUPYING THE FRONT SEAT OF THE LIUZZOCAR; AND.THAT IF HE WERE ASKED ABOUT THIS, HE SHOULD SAY SO. FURTHER,ROWE'S IDENTIFICATION OF THE PASSENGER IN THE LIUZZO CAR ISIMMATERIAL TO THE GOVERNMENTS PROOF IN THE CASE.FOLLOWING REVIEW OF THESE LETTERS BY ROWE, IT WASINDICATED TO HIM THAT THEY WOULD BE DELIVERED IN CARE OFINSPECTOR MC GOVERN AT MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, AND WOULD BE HELDBY MC GOVERN UNTIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF ROWE'S TESTIMONY.ROWE INDICATED THAT THIS WAS AGREEABLE TO HIMANDINDICATED THAT HE WOULD WILLINGLY APPEAR AT MONTGOMERY,ALABAMA TO TESTIFY.ALTHOUGH BUREAU PERSONNEL WAS PRESENT THROUGHOUT THEINTERVIEWS BETWEEN AAG DOAR AND ROWE, BUREAU PERSONNEL MADENO ASSURANCES, PROMISES, NOR COMMITMENTS TO HIM.AS MR. DOAR HAS INDICATED DESIRE FOR FURTHER PRE TRIALCONFERENCES WITH ROWE, ROWE WILL BE TRANSPORTED THIS DATE,NOVEMBER 28 TO MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA BY BUREAU PERSONNEL VIA
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DECODED COPY☐ AIRGRAM ☐ CABLEGRAM ☐ RADIO XX TELETYPEPAGE SEVEN FROM TAMPA 281615EASTERN AIRLINES FLIGHT 274, DEPARTING TAMPA 12:30 PM. TRANSFER POINT ATLANTA, GEORGIA, DEPARTURE ATLANTA VIAEASTERN AIRLINES FLIGHT 763 AT 2:55 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME, ARRIVAL MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 2:55 PM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME.MOBILE HAS BEEN ALERTED AND ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR BUREAU PERSONNEL TO BE PRESENT AT AIRPORT MONTGOMERY TO PROVIDE FULL SECURITY FOR ROWE AND TRANSPORTATION TO MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE WHERE ROWE WILL REMAIN DURING TRIAL COMMENCING NOVEMBER 29.RECEIVED: 6:54 PM RPT![names and titles redacted]
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DECODED COPYAIRGRAM CABLEGRAM XXXRADIO TELETYPEMDR-16R-15ALL INFORMATION CONTAINEDURGENT 11-23-65 9:38 PMHEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIEDTO DIRECTORFROM SAN FRANCISCO 232211FROM: INSPECTOR J. L. MC GOVERNEUGENE THOMAS, ET AL; VIOLET LIUZZO-VICTIM. ER-EL.00: BIRMINGHAM,REBUTEL CALL TO BIRMINGHAM NOVEMBER 19 LAST.GARY THOMAS ROWE HAS BEEN INTERVIEWED ALMOST CONTINUOUSLYSINCE LATE EVENING NOVEMBER 20 BY INSPECTOR J. L. MC GOVERN,SA NEIL P. SHANAHAN, AND FREQUENTLY IN PRESENCE OF SAC LYNUMAND SA JAMES G. CARLISLE.AT OUTSET AND THROUGHOUT INTERVIEWS ROWE HAS BEEN ADAMANTIN HIS REFUSAL TO FURTHER TESTIFY IN THE STATE OF ALABAMACONCERNING CAPTIONED CASE OR OTHER MATTERS. DURING INTERVIEWROWE WAS HIGHLY EMOTIONAL, DISTRAUGHT, TEARFUL AND INDICATEDTHAT HE DOES NOT FEEL THAT HE IS PHYSICALLY CAPABLE OF GOINGTHROUGH WITH ANOTHER TRIAL. HE EXPRESSED DEEP CONCERN FORTHE SECURITY OF HIS CHILDREN, AS WELL AS HIMSELF, ANDCOMMENTED THAT HE WOULD NEVER RETURN TO ALABAMA. HE INDICATEDTHAT SO LONG AS THE THREAT OF FURTHER TESTIMONY HANGS OVERHIM HE CANNOT SECURE REGULAR EMPLOYMENT.WHILE EXPRESSING A DEEP SENSE OF OBLIGATION TO THE BUREAUAND CONFIDENCE OF BUREAU PERSONNEL, HE INDICATED THAT HE FEELSTHAT HE HAS BEEN "LET DOWN" BY THE DEPARTMENT AND DOES NOTTRUST ITS REPRESENTATIVES. HE COMENTED THAT HE QUESTIONS THE
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# DECODED COPYAIRGRAM CABLEGRAM RADIO TELETYPEPAGE TWO FROM SAN FRANCISCO 232211MOTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT, AS WELL AS THE STATE PROSECUTORS, EXPRESSING THE OPINION THAT THE MOTIVES ARE POLITICALLY INSPIRED. ALSO INDICATED THAT HE DOES NOT FEEL HIS TESTIMONY WOULD BE OF VALUE, AS HE CANNOT FORESEE ANY POSSIBILITY OF CONVICTION.IN TAKING THE POSITION THAT HE WOULD NOT VOLUNTARILY RETURN TO ALABAMA TO TESTIFY, HE RECOGNIZED THAT A SUBPOENA COULD BE ISSUED FOR HIM. BUT THAT IF ONE WERE ISSUED HE STATED THAT HE WOULD RETURN ONLY IF FORCE WERE USED TO TRANSPORT HIM TO ALABAMA. IF SUCH FORCE WERE USED HE WOULD REFUSE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS, EVEN THOUGH HE MAY BE HELD IN CONTEMPT AND CONFINED TO JAIL.SHOULD HE BE FORCED TO TESTIFY HE SAID THAT HE WOULD INSURE THAT HIS TESTIMONY WOULD INCLUDE THE FACT THAT HE DOES NOT BELIEVE WITNESS LEROY MOTON IS THE SAME NEGRO WHO OCCUPIED THE CAR WITH THE VICTIM AT THE TIME OF HER SLAYING.HE ALSO RECOGNIZES THAT SHOULD HE REFUSE TO TESTIFY THAT HIS SERVICES OVER THE PAST SIX YEARS AND HIS PRIOR TESTIMONY IN THE STATE PROSECUTIONS WOULD BE DISCREDITED.AFTER DISCUSSION WITH ROWE THIS MORNING, HE INDICATED THAT HE WOULD TESTIFY UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:1. THAT THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL GIVE HIM AN AGREEMENT IN WRITING PRIOR TO HIS ENTERING THE STATE OF ALABAMA, WHICH AGREEMENT WOULD PROVIDE THAT HE, ROWE, WOULD NOT BE REQUIRED TO TESTIFY IN ANY FURTHER PROCEEDINGS FOLLOWING THE TRIAL AT MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 29 NEXT, REGARDLESS OF THE OUTCOME OF THAT TRIAL, NAMELY, ACQUITTAL.
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# DECODED COPYAIRGRAM CABLEGRAM RADIO TELETYPEPAGE THREE FROM SAN FRANCISCO 232211HUNG JURY OR CONVICTION.2. THAT HE HAVE AN AGREEMENT IN WRITING FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THAT HE, ROWE, WOULD BE ASSISTED IN SECURING EMPLOYMENT, EITHER WITH ONI OR THE BORDER PATROL, SUCH EMPLOYMENT TO BE SECURED WITHIN 45 DAYS UPON THE COMPLETION OF THE TRIAL.3. THAT THIS AGREEMENT WOULD INCLUDE AN ASSURANCE THAT IF HE DID TESTIFY HE WOULD BE ASKED NO QUESTIONS CONCERNING LEROY MOTON.4. BECAUSE OF HIS CONCERN FOR THE SECURITY OF HIS CHILDREN, PROVIDING SUCH WOULD BE AGREEABLE WITH HIS WIFE, THAT SHE AND HIS FOUR CHILDREN WOULD BE RELOCATED IN AN AREA IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO HERE HE WILL BE LOCATED TO AFFORD AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FREQUENT VISITS AND TO CHECK ON THEIR SAFETY. ALSO, THAT THE BUREAU WOULD ASSIST HIS WIFE IN SECURING EMPLOYMENT IN THE PLACE OF RELOCATION.5. PROVIDED SUCH WOULD BE AGREEABLE TO HIS PARENTS AND TO HIS SISTER, THAT THEY, TOO, BE RELOCATED TO THE SAME GENERAL VICINITY AS HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN. BECAUSE HIS FATHER MUST WORK APPROXIMATELY TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS TO SECURE MAXIMUM RETIREMENT ANNUITIES FROM HIS PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT, THAT PROVISION BE MADE TO HIS PARENTS FOR ANY MONETARY LOSS OR REDUCTION IN THE RETIREMENT ANNUITY COVERING THE PERIOD FROM DATE OF RELOCATION TO THE DATE ON WHICH MAXIMUM RETIREMENT WOULD ORDINARILY BEGIN.6. HE RECOGNIZES THAT HIS SERVICES HAVE RESULTED IN A VAST SAVING OF INVESTIGATIVE TIME FROM HIS KNOWLEDGE OF CASES IN WHICH INFORMANTS HAVE BEEN SEVERED THAT HE PROBABLY WOULD
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DECODED COPYAIRGRAM CABLEGRAM XXI RADIO TELETYPEPAGE FOUR FROM SAN FRANCISCO 232211RECEIVE A SUBSTANTIAL SUM AT TIME OF SEVERANCE, ONE FIFTH OF THIS SUM TO BE USED BY HIM TO DEFRAY OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS AND FOUR FIFTHS TO BE SET UP IN TRUST FOR HIS CHILDREN TO BE USED FOR THEIRUFUTURE EDUCATION7. HE EXPRESSED A DESIRE TO VISIT HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN OVER THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS.8. IN THE EVENT OF HIS TESTIMONY, DESIRES TO KNOW PRECISELY THE NATURE OF THE TESTIMONY EXPECTED OF HIM.RECOMMENDATIONS:1. BUREAU IMMEDIATELY ADVISE CONCERNING ROWE'S TRAVEL TO TAMPA, FLORIDA, TO VISIT HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN, WHERE HE WOULD REMAIN UNTIL CALLED AS WITNESS, ASSUMING HIS CONDITIONS ARE MET. ROWE INDICATES HE PLANS TO VISIT FAMILY THANKSGIVING IN ANY EVENT.2. THAT THIS MATTER BE IMMEDIATELY DISCUSSED WITH THE DEPARTMENT, OUTLINING THE PRESENT ATTITUDE OF ROWE AND THE CONDITIONS WHICH HE IMPOSES BEFORE TESTIFYING AT MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA.3. IT IS FELT THAT MOST SERIOUS CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO THE MANNER IN WHICH ROWE WOULD APPEAR IN MONTGOMERY, EITHER AS A WILLING WITNESS UNDER THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED ABOVE, OR AS A RELUCTANT AND HOSTILE WITNESS SHOULD HE BE SUBPOENAED AND FORCIBLY TRANSPORTED TO MONTGOMERY. THE RESULTANT PUBLICITY INVOLVING SUCH FORCIBLE TRANSPORTATION WOULD UNQUESTIONABLY HAVE A MOST ADVERSE AFFECT ON THE ENTIRE INFORMANT PROGRAM.4. THAT IN THE EVENT THE DEPARTMENT IS AGREEABLE TO THE
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DECODED COPY☐ AIRGRAM ☐ CABLEGRAM XXXRADIO ☐ TELETYPEPAGE FIVE FROM SAN FRANCISCO 232211CONDITIONS OUTLINED, AND PROVIDING ROWE'S TRANSPORTATION TO TAMPA, FLORIDA, IS AUTHORIZED, THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAKE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE TAMPA OFFICE THE AREAS OF TESTIMONY EXPECTED OF ROWE SO THAT THEY MAY BE REVIEWED WITH HIM AND HE MAY HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO REFRESH HIS RECOLLECTION. THE ABOVE IS FORWARDED TO THE BUREAU FOR ITS CONSIDERATION AND THAT OF THE DEPARTMENT. NO PROMISES OF ANY KIND HAVE BEEN MADE TO ROWE, OTHER THAN HIS CONDITIONS WOULD BE FORWARDED FOR CONSIDERATION.RECEIVED: 9:50 PM RPTI think some of this conditions are grossly unreasonable.OC-MR. ROSENNW 88296 Docld:32989550 Page 130
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# UNITED STATES GO' 'RNMENT MemorandumTO: Mr. BelmontFROM: A. RosenSUBJECT: EUGENE THOMAS, ET AL; VIOLA LIUZZO, AKA, ET AL - VICTIMS CIVIL RIGHTS - ELECTION LAWSDATE: 11/24/651 - Mr. Mohr1 - Mr. DeLoach1 - Mr. Callahan1 - Mr. Belmont1 - Mr. Rosen1 - Mr. Malley1 - Mr. McGowan1 - Mr. HinesInspector James McGovern, San Francisco, has advised that Gary Thomas Rowe, our informant whose testimony is needed in the Federal civil rights trial of the Liuzzo shooting in Montgomery, Alabama, beginning 11/29/65, had exhibited feelings of reluctance to testify for the Government and set forth certain conditions under which he would agree to testify.These conditions consist of an agreement from the Attorney General that his testimony would not be required in any future proceedings, that he be assisted in obtaining employment and that some assurances be given him for the future security of his ex-wife and children and parents. He also expressed a desire to visit his wife and children in the Tampa, Florida, area over the Thanksgiving holiday.Rowe's conditions were discussed in detail with Assistant Attorney General John Doar. Mr. Doar advised that he would discuss these conditions immediately with the Attorney General and requested that we arrange for Rowe to visit with his family in Tampa over Thanksgiving, 11/25/65, and that he would then personally meet with Rowe in Tampa on Saturday morning, 11/27/65. He said that he is planning to try the case personally in Montgomery and that Rowe's testimony is vital to a successful trial. He will make every effort to build Rowe's confidence, resolve the conditions set forth by Rowe and obtain his testimony.ACTION:Inspector McGovern has been telephonically instructed to proceed immediately with Rowe to Tampa where appropriate arrangements will be made for Rowe to meet with Assistant Attorney General Doar on the morning of 11/27/65.Attached for approval is a teletype to Mobile and Tampa advising them that Inspector McGovern and Rowe are proceeding to Tampa and that a meeting will be arranged in Tampa between RoweEnclosure
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Memorandum to Mr. BelmontRE: EUGENE THOMAS, ET ALACTION CONTINUED:and Assistant Attorney General Doar, 11/27/65. It is notedthat Mr. Doar is going to Montgomery, Alabama, on 11/25/65,where he will remain throughout the trial.- 2 -
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# Mr. John DoarAssistant Attorney GeneralDirector, FBI MDR-16ALL INFORMATION CONTAINEDHEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIEDDATE 10/29/00 BY S2Ahm/meEUGENE THOMAS, ET AL;VIOLA LIUZHO, ET AL - VICTIMSCIVIL RIGHTS - ELECTION LATSJuly 9, 19651 - Mr. Sullivan1 - Mr. Belmont1 - Mr. Rosen1 - Mr. Mal'ey1 - Mr. McGowan1 - Mr. HinesThis will confirm a discussion of Mr. J. William Hines of this Bureau with Mr. St. John Barrett of the Dopartment on July 7, 1965, concerning outstanding personal debts of Gary Thomas Love, Jr., who furnished the initial infprration identifying and leading to the indictment of thrce subjects on charges of shooting lis. Viola Liuzzo on March 25, 1065.Rowe's debts totaling approximately $2,350 consist primarily of personal loans at two banks in Birminghan amounting to about $1,500 and an assossment for Alabang State sales taxes in the amount of $208.50 which resulted fron Drive's operation of a tavern and restaurant from Soptopber, 1964, through March, 1965, The business was a losing enterprise and has reverted to its original proprietor. The balance of the debts are to local utility companies and for apartment rental. The utilities have been disconnected and the apartment reclaimed.On July 7, 1965, Departmental Attorney St. John Barrett advised Kr. Ilines that the Department was of the opinion that the Bureau should not assure responsibility for payment of Lowe's personal debts. Ho sisted that if any payment is wade to Eowe, it should be for persmal services. Any large payment for personal services shoothe made until after love has testified at the upcomingtrols of the subjects charged with the shooting of ars. Litezochoduled for September and October, 1965..Mr. Darrett's attention was called to the fact that the Alabama State tax authorities had an outstanding assessment against love for Stato sales taxes in tho-acount of-0208.00. Ur. Darrott stated he was aware of this and that Ir. Paul Johnston, the attorney representing Come in the action for legal fees brought against loo by Attorney Matt Murphy, had brought this assessment to the Department's attention.JWH/pak. Note on next page.NW 88296 Docld:32989550 Page 133
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Mr. John DoarIn view of the Department's opinion, this Bureau will not assume responsibility for payment of any of Rowe's personal debts incurred prior to March 25, 1965, and no lump sum or large paynonts to Eowe for personal services rendored will be considorod without prior approval of the Dopartment. You will be promptly advised of any legal action which way be instituted against Lowo for collection of any of the outstanding dobts.NOTE: See memorandum A. Rosen to Mr. Belmont dated 7/8/65, same caption, JWH/pak.- 2 -NW-88296 Docld:32989550 Påge..134
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San Francisco, CaliforniaJanuary 14, 1966I, GARY THOMAS ROWE, on this date, January 14, 1966, have accepted ten thousand dollars cash ($10,000.00) from the undersigned, representatives of the FBI.This amount has been accepted by me in full and complete satisfaction of services rendered voluntarily to representatives of the FBI up to and including January 14, 1956.My acceptance of this amount in fulfillment of the above brings to a close a very pleasant relationship which I have enjoyed with representatives of the FBI, who have on all occasions treated me fairly and with the utmost consideration and I wish to take this opportunity to express my appreciation./s/GARY THOMAS ROWEWitnessed by:Special Agent, FBISpecial Agent in Charge, FBIAt San Francisco, CaliforniaJanuary 14, 1965NW 88296 Docld:32989550-Page-135
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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERALWASHINGTON, D.C. 20530November 24, 1975TO: John A. Mintz, Assistant DirectorLegal Counsel DivisionFederal Bureau of InvestigationFROM: Michael E. Shaheen, Jr.Special Counsel for IntelligenceCoordinationSUBJECT: Senate Select Committee RequestAttached is a Senate Select Committee letter requesting delivery of certain documents pertaining to Mary Jo Cook and Gary Thomas Rowe. Please prepare an appropriate response.cc: Paul Daly> MDR-16> ALL FBI INFORMATION CONTAINED> HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED> DATE 10/20/00 BY SPA ALM/EHC![American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976 logo]
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# United States SenateSELECT COMMITTEE TOSTUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITHRESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES(PURSUANT TO S. RES. 21, 94TH CONGRESS)WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510November 24, 1975Michael E. Shaheen, Esq.Special Counsel for Intelligence CoordinationOffice of the Deputy Attorney GeneralU.S. Department of JusticeWashington, D.C. 20530Dear Mike:With respect to the documents pertaining to Mary Jo Cook and Gary Thomas Rowe which the Bureau has made available for review in response to our request, we request that the documents specified by our staff members be delivered to the Committee.Sincerely,John ElliffDirectorDomestic IntelligenceTask ForceMDR-16ALL FBI INFORMATION CONTAINEDHEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIEDDATE 10/20/00 BY SP2 ALM/EHLcc: Paul V. DalyOffice of Congressional AffairsFederal Bureau of InvestigationNW-88296 DocId:32989550 Page:137.
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# UNITED STATES GOVERNMENTMemorandumTO: Mr. J. B. AdamsFROM: Legal CounselMDR-16ALL INFORMATION CONTAINEDHEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIEDDATE: 11/24/75SUBJECT: TESTIMONY BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE THESENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIESOn 11/21/75, Inspector John B. Hotis met with Doug Marvin, Counselor to the Attorney General; Mark Wolf, Special Assistant to the Attorney General, and Michael E. Shaheen, Jr., Special Counsel for Intelligence Coordination, concerning Mr. Levi's forthcoming appearance before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Activities. The Attorney General will have a prepared statement which will probably deal with the future relationship between the Bureau and the Department and the kinds of contacts needed to prevent abuse of authority. Mr. Marvin asked that the Bureau provide the following materials, which will be used in the preparation of a briefing book for Mr. Levi's testimony:(1) A general synopsis of major areas of the Bureau's activities that have been investigated by the Senate and House Select Committees. Mr. Marvin gave as examples, the "Official and Confidential" files, COINTELPRO, use of informants, and interception of mails. He said the purpose is to identify those topics which have been of primary concern to the Committees. Mr. Marvin asked that the synopses contain a brief statement of the Bureau's position on each of the subjects.(2). A general statement concerning the organizational structure and functions of the FBI, with particular emphasis on the responsibilities of the Inspection Division. This should include a description of how complaints are received, the review process, and any recent changes in the operations of that Division. In addition, the Attorney General wants a write-up of all investigations of alleged misconduct presently being conducted by the Bureau. He is particularly concerned about any incidents that may have occurred during Mr. Levi's tenure as Attorney General, such as those in Richmond, Detroit, and Houston.1 - Mr. Adams 1 - Mr. Decker 5 1 - Mr. Mooney1 - Mr. Ash 1 - Mr. Gallagher 1 - Mr. Moore1 - Mr. Bassett 1 - Mr. Hoxie 1 - Mr. Walsh1 - Mr. Cleveland 1 - Mr. McDermott 1 - Mr. Wannall1 - Mr. Cochran 1 - Mr. Mintz 1 - Mr. HotisCONTINUED - OVERBuy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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Legal Counsel to Mr. AdamsRE: TESTIMONY BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE THESENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES.(3) A history of Congressional oversight of the Bureau. Mr. Marvin asked that we identify those Subcommittees of Congress which have exercised some oversight responsibilities over the Bureau. In particular, he asked that we review appropriations testimony going back to 1955 to determine whether we discussed topics which are presently of concern to the Select Committees. This will be very useful in demonstrating Congressional awareness of these matters. He also asked that we furnish a statement of the Director's position concerning Congressional oversight which he has previously expressed in speeches or testimony before Congress.(4) A list of major investigative techniques employed by the Bureau, specifying in each case whether we seek Departmental approval. The more obvious examples are electronic surveillance, use of body recorders, pen registers, informants, and photographic surveillances.(5) A list of any formal or informal proposals which have been made concerning organizational changes of the FBI. Examples are the creation of an Inspector General's Office in the Department or elsewhere having review authority over the FBI, transfer of counterintelligence functions to another agency or the creation of a separate Division within the Bureau for that function, transfer of drug enforcement responsibilities to the Bureau, and the proposed statutory limitation on the term of the office for the Director.It should be noted that several position papers concerning such topics were prepared at the request of former Acting Director L. Patrick Gray which might be useful in responding to this request.Although no date has been set for the Attorney General's testimony, it is expected that he will testify after Mr. Kelley's appearance on 12/9/75. In view of the limited time available, Mr. Marvin asked that we expedite the preparation of these materials and furnish them to his office as soon as they are completed. It is requested that these materials be submitted to the Office of Congressional Affairs, when completed, but no later than cob, Friday, 11/28/75. They should be submitted in insert form suitable for inclusion in a letterhead memorandum.
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Legal Counsel to Mr. AdamsRE: TESTIMONY BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE THESENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIESRECOMMENDATIONS:(1) That the Intelligence Division prepare a synopsis of the major topics concerning the Bureau which have been investigated by the Senate and House Select Committees.(2). That the Administrative Division and the Inspection Division prepare materials concerning the organizational structure and function of the Bureau.(3). That the Administrative Division in conjunction with the Legal Counsel Division prepare materials concerning Congressional oversight of the Bureau.(4). That the Intelligence Division and the General and Special Investigative Divisions prepare materials: concerning major investigative techniques.(5) That the Office of Planning and Evaluation prepare materials concerning proposals for organizational changes of the FBI.(6) In addition to the above specified assignments, it is recommended that every Division review this request and make appropriate recommendations or submit any other materials that might be useful in the preparation of the Attorney General's briefing book.