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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20530
FEB 0 1976
TO:
FROM:
SB
SUBJECT:
John A. Mintz, Assistant Director
Legal Counsel Division
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Steven K. Blackhurst
Assistant Special Counsel for
Intelligence Coordination
Senate Select Committee Request
dated February 9, 1976
Attached is a letter from the Senate Select Committee
dated February 9, 1976. Please arrange for an appropriate
response.
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Executive Order 10450
Security Requirements For Government Employment
WHEREAS the interests of the national
security require that all persons privileged to
be employed in the departments and agencies
of the Government, shall be reliable. trust-
worthy, of good conduct and character, and of
complete and unswerving loyalty to the United
States; and
WHEREAS the American tradition that all
persons should receive fair, impartial, and
equitable treatment at the bands of the Govern-
ment requires that a persons seeking the
privilege of employment or privileged to be
employed in the departments and agencies of
the Government be adjudged by mutually
consistent and no le.. than minimum standards
and procedures unong the deparitienis ad
agencies governing the employment and reten-
tion in employment of persons in the Federal
service:.
NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by the Constitution
and statutes of the United States, including
section 1753 of the Revised Statutes of the
United States (5 U. S. C. 631); the Civil Service
Act of 1883 (22. Stat 403; 5. USC 632, et
seq.); section 9A of the act of August 2, 1939,
53 Stat. 1148 (5 U. S. C..118 j); and the act of
August 26, 1950, 64 Siut. 476 (5 U. S. C. 22-1, .
et seq.), and as President of the United States,
and deeming such action necessary in the best
interests of the national security, it is hereby
ordered as follows:
SECTION 1. In addition to the departments
and agencies specified in the said act. of August
26, 1950, and Executive Order No. 10237 of
April 26, 1951, the provisions of that act shall
apply to all other departments and agencies of
the Government.
SEC. 2. The head of each department and
agency of the Government shall be responsible
for establishing and maintaining within his
department or agency an effective program to
insure that the employment and retention in
employment of any civilian officer or employee
within the department or agency is clearly con-
sistent with the interests of the national
security.
SEC. 3. (a) The appointment of each civilian
officer or employee in any department or agency
of the Government shall be made subject to
investigation. The scope of the investigation
shall be determined in the first instance accord-
ing to the degree of adverse effect the occupani
of the position sought to be filled could bring
about, by virtue of the nature of the position.
on the national security, but in no event shall
the investigation include less than a national
agency check (including a check of the finger-
print files of the Federal Bureau of Investiga-
tion), and written inquiries to appropriate
local law enforcement agencies, former em-
ployers and supervisors, references, and schools
attended by the person under investigation.
Provided, that upon request of the head of the
department or agency concerned,. the Civil
Service Commission may, in its discretion, au-
thorize such less investigation as may meet the
requirements of the national security with
respect to per-diem, intermittent, temporary.
or seasonal employees, or aliens employed out-
side the United States. Should there develop
at any stage of investigation information indi-
cating that the employment of any such person
may not be clearly consistent with the interests..
of the national security, there shall be conducted
with respect to such person a full field investi-
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gation; or such less investion to shall be
-sufficient to enable the head of the departmient
or agency concerned to determine whether.re-
tention of such person is clearly consistent with
the interests of the national security.
1.
(b) The head of any department or agency
shall designate, or cause to be designated, any
position within his department or agency the
occupant of which could bring about, by virtue,
- of the nature of the position, & material adverse",
a
effect on the national security as a sensitive
position. Any position so designated shall be
filled or occupied only by a person with respect
to whom a full field investigation has been con-
ducted: Provided, that a person occupying a
sensitive position at the time it is designated
as such may continue to occupy such position
pending the completion of a full field investiga-
tion, subject to the other provisions of this
order: And provided further, that in case of
emergency a sensitive position may be filled.
for a limited period by a person with respect
to whom a full field preappointment investiga-
tion has not been completed if the head of the
department or agency concerned finds that such
action. is necessary in the national interest,
which finding shall be made a part of the
records of such department or agency.
SEC. 4: The head of each department and
agency shall review, or cause to be reviewed,
the cases of all civilian officers and employees
with respect to whom there has been conducted
a full field investigation under Executive Order
No. 9835 of March 21, 1917, and, after such
further investigation as may be appropriate.
shall readjudicate, or cause to be readjudicated;
in accordance with the said act of August 26,
“1950, such of those cases as have not been ad-
judicated under a security standard commen-
surate with that established under this order.
SEC. 5. Whenever there is developed or re-
ceived by any department or agency informa-
tion indicating that the retention in employ-
ment of any officer or employee of the Govern-
ment may not be clearly consistent with the
interests of the national security, such informa-
tion shall be forwarded to the head of the
employing department or agency or his repre-
sentative, who, after such investigation as may
be appropriate, review, or cause to be
reviewed, and, where necessary, readjudicate,
or cause to be readjudicated. In accordance
with the said act of August 26, 1950, the case.
of such officer or employee..
SEC. 6. Should there develop at any stage of
investigation information indicating that the..
employment of any officer or employee of the
Government may not be clearly consistent with
the interests, of the national security, the head,
of the department or agency concerned or his
representative shall immediately suspend the
employment of the person involved if he deems
such suspension necessary in the interests of
the national security and, following such inves-
tigation and review as he deems necessary, the
head of the department or agency concerned
shall terminate the employment of such sus-
pended officer or employee whenever he shall
determine such termination necessary or advis-
able in the interests of the national security, in
accordance with the said act of August 26, 1950.
--
SEC. 7. Any person whose employment is
suspended or terminated under the authority
granted to heads of departments and agencies
by or in accomance with the said act of August
20, 1950, or pursuant to the said Executive:
Order No. 9835 or any other security or loyalty
program relating to officers or employees of the
Government, shall not be reinstated or restored
to duty or reemployed in the same department
or agency and shall not be reemployed in any
other department or agency, unless the head
of the department or agency concerned finds
that such reinstatement, restoration, or reem-
ployment is clearly consistent with the interests
of the national security, which finding shall be
--made a part of the records of such department.
or˚ agency: Provided, that no person whose.
employment has been terminated under such
authority thereafter may be employed by any
other department or agency except after a de-
termination by the Civil Service Commission
that such person is eligible for such employment.
SEC. 8. (a) The investigations conducted
pursuant to this order shall be designed to de-.
velop information as to whether the employ
· mönt˝or retention in employment in the Federal
service of the person being investigated is clearly t
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consistent with the interests of the national
security. Such information: shall relate, but
shall not be limited. to the following:
(1) Depending on the relation of the Gov-
ernment employment to the national security:
(1) Any behavior, activities, or associations
which tend to show that the individual is not
reliable or trustworthy.
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or of the
of the United States by unconstitutional means"
(5) Kowing membership in, or aliation
or sympathetic association with, any foreign or
domestic organization, association,, movement,
group, or combination of persons (hereinafter
referred to as organization) which is totalitarian,.
fascist, communist, subversive, or which hes
ration of the form of government
(ii) Any deliberate misrepresentations. falsi adopted a policy of unlawfully advocating the
fications, or omissions of material facts..
(iii) Any criminal, infamous; dishonest, im
moral, or notoriously disgraceful conduct.
habitual use of intoxicants to excess, drug ad-
diction, or sexual perversion.
(iv) Any illness, including any mental condi-
tion, of a nature which in the opinion of compe-
tent. medical authority may cause significant
defect in the judgment or reliability of the
employee, with due regard to the transient or
continuing effect of the illness and the medical
findings in such case'
(v) Any facts which furnish reason to be-
lieve that the individual may be subjected to
coercion, influence, or pressure which may
cause him to act contrary to the best interests
of the national security.
Commission of any vect of sabotage,
espionage, treason, or sedition, or attempts
thereat or preparation therefor, or conspiring
with, or aiding or abetting, another to commit
or attempt to commit any act of sabotage,
espionage, treason, or sedition.
(3) Establishing or continuing a sympathetic
association with e saboteur, spy, traitor,
seditionist, anarchist, or revolutionist, or with
commission of acts of force or violence to deny
others, their rights under the Constitution: or
laws of the United States or of any State, or
which seeks to overthrow the government of
the United States or any State or subdivision
thereof by unlawful means.³
(6) Intentional. unauthorized disclosure to
any person of security information. or of other
information disclosure of which is probibited by
law, or willful violation or disregard of security
regulations.
(7) Performing or attempting to perform his
duties, or otherwise acting, so as to serve the
interests of another government in preference
to the interests of the United States.
(8) Refusal by the individual, upon the
ground of constitutional privilege against self-
incrimination, to testify before a congressional
committee regarding charges of his alleged-dis
loyalty or other misconduct.
(b). The investigation. of persons ontering or :
employed in the competitive service shall
primarily be the responsibility of the Civil
Service Commission, except in cases in which
the head of a department or agency assumes
that responsibility pursuant to law or by agree-
an espionage or other secret agent or representment with the Commission. The Commission:
tive of a foreign nation, or any representative
of a foreign nation whose interests may be
inimical to the interests of the United States,
or with any person who advocates the use of
force or violence to overthrow the government
of the United States or the alteration of the
form of government of the United States by
unconstitutional means.
(4) Advocacy of use of force or violence to
overthrow the government of the United States,¨·
As amended by Executive Order 10548 of August 2;**.***
1954.
shall furnish a full investigative report to the
department or agency.concerned...
(c) The investigation of persons (including
_consultants, however employed), entering em-
ployment of, or employed by, the Government
other than in the competitive service shall
primarily be the responsibility of the employing
department or agency. Departments and agen-
cies without investigative facilities may use the
As amended by Executive Order 10491 of October.13,
samended by Executive Order 11605 of July 2,
1953.
1971.
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investigative facilities of the il Service Com.
mission and other departmes and agencies
"may use such facilities under agreement with the
Commission.
(d). There shall be referred promptly to the
Federal Bureau of Investigation all investiga-
tions being conducted by any other agencies
which develop information indicating that an
individual may have been subjected to coercion,
influence, or pressure to act contrary to the
interests of the national security, or information
relating to any of the matters described in sub-
divisions (2) through (8) * of subsection (a) of
this section. In cases so referred to it, the
Federal Bureau of Investigation shall make a
full field investigation.
SEC. 9. (a) There shall be established and
maintained in the Civil Service Commission a
security-investigations index covering all per-
sons as to whom security investigations have
been conducted by any department or agency
of the Government under this order. The cen-
tral index established and maintained by the
Commission under Executive Order No. 9835 of
March 21, 1947. shall be made a part of the secu-
rity-investigations index. The security-investi-
gations index shall contain the name of each per-
son investigated. adequate identifying informa-
tion, concerning, each such person, and a refer-
ence to each department and agency which has.
conducted an investiga.ion concerning the per-
son involved or has suspended or terminated the
employment of such person under the authority
granted to heads of departments and agencies.
by or in accordance with the said act of August
26, 1950.
(b) The heads of all departments and agen-
cies shall furnish promptly to, the Civil Service
Commission information appropriate for the
establishment and maintenance of the security-
investigations index.
(c) The reports and other investigative ma-
terial and information developed by investiga-
tions conducted pursuant to any statute, order,
or program described in section 7 of this order
shall remain the property of the investigative
agencies conducting the investigations, but
As amended by Executive Order 10531 of May 27,
1954.
may, subject to co
security, be retaine
Serations of the national
by the department or
agency concerned. Such reports and other
investigative material and information shall be
maintained in confidence, and no access shall be.
given thereto except, with the consent of the.
investigative agency concerned, to other de-
‘partments and agencies conducting security
programs under the authority granted by or in
"accordance with the said act of August 26, 1950,
as may be required for the efficient conduct of........
Government business.
SEC. 10. Nothing in this order shall be con-
strued as eliminating or modifying in any way
the requirement for any investigation or any
determination as to security which may be
required by law.
SEC. 11. On and after the effective date of this
order the Loyalty Re view Board established by
Executive Order No 9835 of March 21, 1947,.
shall not accept agency findings for review, upon
appeal or otherwise. Appeals pending before
the Loyalty Review Board on such date shall be
heard to final determination in accordance with
the provisions of the said Executive Order No.
9835. as amended. Agency determinations
favorable to the officer or employee concerned
pending before the Loyalty Review Board ou
such date shall be acted upon by such Board,
and whenever the Board is not in agreement
with such favorable determination the case shall ⠀
be remanded to the department or agency con-
cerned for. determination in accordance with
the standards and procedures established pur-
suant to this order. Cases pending before the
regional loyalty, boards of the Civil Service
Commission on which hearings have not been
initiated on such date shall be referred to the
"department or agency concerned. Cases being
heard by regional loyalty boards on such date
shall be heard to conclusion, and the determina-
tion of the board shall be forwarded to the head
of the department or agency concerned: Pro-
.vided, that if no specific department or agency
is involved, the case shall be dismissed without
prejudice to the applicant. Investigations pend-
ing in the Federal Bureau of Investigation or - ¿*
the Civil Service Commission on such date shall
be completed, and the reports thereon shall be
made to the appropriate department or agency.
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commission of acts which violate
March 21, 1947, as amended is hereby revoked.laws pertaining to treason, rebellion, or insur
(h) The head of each departiment and
agency shall be furnished by the Attorney
General with the name of each organization
which shall be or has been heretofore designated...
under this order. Except as specifically pro-
vided hereafter, nothing contained herein shall
be construed in any way, to affect previous..
designations made pursuant to Executive Order
No. 10450, as amended.
(c) The Subversive Activities Control Board
shall, upon petition of the Attorney General,
conduct appropriate hearings to determine
whether any organization is totalitarian, fascist,
communist, subversive, or whether it has
adopted a policy of unlawfully advocating the
commission of acts of force or violence to deny
others their rights under the Constitution or
laws of the United States or of any State, or
which seeks to overthrow the government of the
United States or any State or subdivision
thereof by unlawful means.
(d) The Board may determine that an organi-
zation has adopted a policy of unlawfully
advocating the commission of acts of force or
violence to deny others their. constituțional or
statutory rights or that an organization seeks
to overthrow the government of the United
States or any State or subdivision thereof by
unlawful means if it is found that such group
· engages in, unlawfully advocates, or has among
its purposes or objectives, or adopts as a means.
of obtaining any of its purposes or objectives.-
(1) The commission of acts of force or
violence, or other unlawful acts to deny others
their rights or benefits guaranteed by the
Constitution or laws of the United States or of
the several States or political subdivisions
thereof; or
(2) The unlawful damage or destruction of
property; or injury to persons: or
(3) The overthrow or destruction of the
government of the United States or the
government of any State, Territory, district,
or possession thereof, or the government of any
political subdivision therein, by unlawful means;
or wi
•
rection, riots or civil disorders, seditious con
spiracy, sabotage, trading with the enemy.
obstruction of the recruiting and enlistmen:
service of the United States, impeding. officers
of the United States, or related crimes or
offenses.
(e) The Board may determine an organiza-
tion to be "totalitarian" if it is found that such.
organization engages in activities which see!
by unlawful means the establishment of a
system of government in the United States
which is autocratic and in which control is
centered in a single individual, group, or
political party, allowing no effective representa-
tion to opposing individuals, groups, or partieș
and providing no practical opportunity for
dissent.
(f) The Board may determine an organiza-
tion to be "fascist" if it is found that organize-
tion engages in activities which seek by unlawful.
means the establishment of a system of govern-
ment in the United States which is character-
ized by rigid one-party dictatorship, forcible
suppression of the opposition, ownership of the
means of production under centralized govern-
mental control and which fosters racism.
tion to be "communist" if it is found that such
(g) The Board may determine an organiza-
organization engages in activities which seek
by unlawful means the establishment of a
government in the United States which is
based upon the revolutionary principles c
Marxism-Leninism, which interprets history.
as a relentless class war aimed at the destruction.
of the existing society and the establishment of
the dictatorship of the proletariat, the govern-
ment ownership of the means of production
and distribution of property, and the establish-
ment of a single authoritarian party.
(h) The Board may determine an organiza-
tion to be "subversive" if.it is found that such
organization engages in activities which seek
the abolition or destruction by unlawful means
of the government of the United States or any
State, or subdivision thereof...
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termine, after
(i) The Board may furthe
consideration of the evidence, that an organ-
ization has ceased to exist. Upon petition of
the Attorney General or upon petition of any.
organization which has been designated pursu-
ant to this section the Board after appropriate
hearings may determine that such organization
does not currently meet the standards for
designation. The Attorney General shall appro-
priately revise or modify the information.
furnished to departments and agencies consistant
with the determinations of the Board.
(j) The Board shall issue appropriate regu-
lations for the implementation of this section.5-
SEC. 13. The Attorney General is requested
to render to the heads of departments and
agencies such advice as may be requisite to
enable them to establish and maintain an
appropriate employee-security program.
SEC. 14. (a) The Civil Service Commission.
with the continuing advice and collaboration
of representatives of such departments and
agencies as the National Security Council may
designate, shall make a continuing study of
the manner in which this order is being imple-
mented by the departments and agencies of the
Government for the purpose of determining:
(1) Deficiencies In the department and
agency security programs established under this-
order which are inconsistent with. the interests
of, or directly or indirectly weaken. the national
security.
:
(2) Tendencies in such programs to deny to
individual employees fair, impartial, and equi,
table treatment at the hands of the Govern-
ment, or rights under the Constitution and
laws of the United States or this order.
* As amended by Executive Order 11605 of July 2,.
1971. NB. Section 706 of the Departments of State,
Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Related
Agencies Appropriation Act, 1973, approved October 25,
1972, Public Law 92-544, provides as follows:
"SEC. 706. No part of the funds appropriated by this
Act shall be available to the Department of Justice
or the Subversive Activities Control Board to carry
out, execute or implement the provisions of Executive
Order 11605 of July 2, 1971."
"
Information affe ng any department or
agency developed or received during the course
of such continuing study shall be furnished
immediately to the head of the department or
agency concerned. The Civil Service Com-
mission shall report to the National Security
Council, at least semiannually, on the results of
such study, shall reconïmend means to correct
any such deficiencies or tendencies, and shall
inform the National Security Council immedi-
ately of any deficiency which is deemed to be of
major importance.³
(b) All departments and agencies of the
Government are directed to cooperate with the
Civil Service Commission to facilitate the
accomplishment of the responsibilities assigned
to it by subsection (a) of this section.
(c) To assist the Civil Service Commission
in discharging its responsibilities under this
order, the head of cach department and agency
shall, as soon as possible and in no event later
than ninety days after receipt of the final
investigative report on a civilian officer or
employee subject to a full field investigation
under the provisions of this order, advise the
Commission as to the action taken with respect
to such officer or employee. The information
furnished by the heads of departments and
agencies pursuant to this section shall be
included in the reports which the Civil Service
Commission is required to submit to the
National Security Council in accordance with
subsection (a) of this section. Such reports
shall set forth any deficiencies on the part of the
·heads of departments and agencies in taking
timely action under this order, and shall-men-
tion specifically any instances of noncompliance
with this subsection..
:
SEC. 15. This order shall become effective
thirty days after the date hereof.
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
>>
THE WHITE House,
April 27, 1953.
• As amended by Executive Order 10550 of August 5,
1954.
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Executive Order 11785. June 4, 1974.
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 10450, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR GOVERN-
MENT EMPLOYMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Consti-
tution and statutes of the United States, including 5
U.S.C. 1101 et seq., 3301, 3571, 7301, 7313, 7501(c),
7512, 7532, and 7533; and as President of the United
States, and finding such action necessary in the best in-
terests of national security, it is hereby ordered as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 12 of Executive Order No. 10450
of April 27, 1953, as amended, is revised to read in its
entirety as follows:
"Sec. 12. Executive Order No. 9835 of March 21,
1947, as amended, is hereby revoked."
SEC. 2. Neither the Attorney General, nor the Sub-
versive Activities Control Board, nor any other agency
shall designate organizations pursuant to section 12 of Ex-
ecutive Order No. 10450, as amended, nor circulate nor
publish a list of organizations previously so designated.
The list of organizations previously designated is hereby
abolished and shall not be used for any purpose..
SEC. 3. Subparagraph (5) of paragraph (a) of section
8 of Executive Order No. 10450, as amended, is revised to
read as follows:
"Knowing membership with the specific intent of fur-
thering the aims of, or adherence to and active participa-
tion in, any foreign or domestic organization, association,
movement, group, or combination of persons (hereinafter
referred to as organizations) which unlawfully advocates
or practices the commission of acts of force or violence to
prevent others from exercising their rights under the Con-
stitution or laws of the United States or of any State, or
which seeks to overthrow the Government of the United
States, or any State or subdivision thereof by unlawful
means."
SEC. 4. Executive Order No. 11605 of July 2, 1971, is..
revoked.
The White House,
June 4, 1974.
RICHARD NIXON
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 3:05 p.m.,
June 4, 1974]
"Presidential Documents"
Volume 10 Number 23
Pages 572 and 573
June 10, 1974
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Office of the Attorney General
Washington, D.G.
December 5, 1947
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. HOOVER;
DIRECTOR, FEDRAL, BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
This will refer to your memorandum of November 22 with
reference to the Marquis Childs column appearing in The Washington
Post on November 18, 1947 and to your letters of November 21, the
one addressed to Mr. Childs and the other addressed to Mr. Paul A.
A Walker, Acting Chairman, Federal Communications Commission.
:
It is my view that the Bureau's practice of passing along
to the various Government departments and agencies information
which comes to its attention in connection with the conduct of
investigations normally and regularly within the Bureau's juris-
diction is entirely appropriate and correct. Indeed, it would
appear that the Bureau would be remiss in its duty if it falled
to pass along information coming to it which might prove to be
in the interest of the general welfare. It is not the Bureau's
responsibility to determine whether the information is or is not
of importance to the particular agency in the carrying out of its
current activities and responsibilities and whether or not any
action is taken by the department or agency is not, of course, a
principal concern of the Bureau.
I believe, therefore, that the Bureau should continue its
practice of passing along information which it is believed might
be of interest to the various departments and agencies. At the
same time I believe that it would be appropriate either (a) to
prepare a circular to the various departments and agencies explain-
ing the Bureau's purpose in furnishing information from time to
time, or (b) to make a particular effort for a time when trans
mitting individual items of information to explain in the trans-
mittal memorandum the Bureau's purpose in. making such transmittal.
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Attorney Genfal
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**IN REPLY, PLEASE REFER TO
FILE NO.
United States Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington 25, D. C.
November 21, 1947
Mr. Paul A. Walker
•Acting Chairman¨·
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Walker:
Under date of November 18, 1947, there appeared in the column of
Mr. Marquis Childs in the Washington Post the following statement attributed
to Mr. Clifford J. Durr of the Federal Communications Commission: "Already
the FBI is furnishing to the commission unsolicited reports on individuals
connected with radio, and I can assure you that if you should be told the
kind of things contained in many of these reports you would dismiss the infor-
mation as baseless gossip.'
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has referred to the Federal
Communications Commission from time to time information which it has received
in the course of its regular investigations which appeared pertinent or material
to matters within the jurisdiction of the Commission. It is the policy and
practice of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to avoid any attempts to eval-
uate the significance of information relating to matters without its juris-
diction or the effect of such information upon the contemporary policies and
programs of other agencies. As a result, the Bureau furnishes to the various
Government departments such information as it receives which appears pertinent
to the operations of those Government departments. In so far as is practicable,
the Bureau attempts to evaluate the reliability of the source of this infor-
mation. without attempting to make any suggestions as to the use which should
or should not be made of the information itself.
Mr. Childs, in his column quoting Mr. Durr's statement, adds the
following observation upon Mr. Durr's statement: "Note the word 'unsolicited'.
It indicates that the FBI initiated investigations and sought to influence
FCC decisions by sending reports on certain individuals to the commission.
If this is happening, it is something Congress should know about."
I desire to advise you that this Bureau has not at any time attempted
in any manner or degree to influence FCC decisions. The material which has
been transmitted to the Commission was sent solely for the purpose of affording..
the Commission information which came to the Bureau from various sources; which
information, it was believed, might be of interest to the official activities.
of the Commission.
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In the light of the statements made by Mr. Durr and since these
statements have not been repudiated by any other members of the Federal
Communications Commsssion, I must assume that the material which the Bureau
has been funishing to the Commission is not desired by the Commission. I
am consequently discontinuing the transmittal of such data to the Commission
upon the assumption that the material is of no interest to the Commission.
Very truly yours,
John Edgar Hoover
Director
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LLI AKTIERT JUSTICE
WASINUTA 25.
TO THE DEALS WAL. CLPARTMENTS AND
INDIFERENT APECIES OF THE EARCUTIVE BARCH
In Dezorandwa of October 7, 1347, I called attention to the fact
that the reasral surau of inventiation has primary investipativo juris-
Watch Act. }: {a Aze
diction or Section A (61-1, Title 10, 0) of the
pointed out that under the provisions of a presidential interpretation dateo
30 October 1947 the Federal bureau of Investiration has the responsibility
of investiratine all charges of disloyalty on the part of federal employees
within the soutive branch of the Government.
The Federal uureau of Investigation has sufficient investirative
personnel under its direct supervision to carry out t is responsibility in
the continental united states, Ainska, Hawaii, urtɔ kioo, and the Vir-in
Islanda. Nosever, it aces not have personnel stationed in other areas of
the world. Therefore, it has Dows necessary, in order that the furenu may
bo cumbled to carry out its responsibility, to arrange by a recent with
the leyartconte nad A-encies primeirally concerned for the deletion of
the actual invosti,ative = rk to certain other wepartments of the requtive
Franck in those areas where it has no investigative personnel.
It is recognised that there are two major classes of loyalty
investiration. The first is the routine loyalty check of aplicants for
classified ositions or of incumbents of auch positions initiated in accord
with zeoutive Groer vu35. The scoond to is that in which doubt of loyalty
of inpucheats, rice independently of the routine, cheok.rocedures in regard
these two tyres must necessarily vary
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1. Routine loyalty crooks of employees stationed overseas.
The Federal bureau of Investigation will direct srecific
requests for the assistance of other a. encies in handling the
actual investigative work in accordance with the following
principless
A. The Department of the Army, hevy or air keros
shall be requested to utilize its own.incilities for the
∙nscentery investi ation of any of its ous civilian person-
uel etstioned outside the continental bits of the cnited
States, Alaska, ali, werte hico and the vir: in Islands. .
The Federal bureau of Investigation will continue to have
the solo reapcanicility of educting such investization
asic necesary within the continental. limits. of the united!
Statos, Alaska, Hawaii, luerto iste, and the Virgin lalande,
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involving civilian personnel of the Army, Navy or Air
Force. The federal bureau of Investigation will refer to
the appropriate arency all available material and will resta
quest investiration, and upon completion thereof, the reports
should be furnished to the rederal Bureau of Investigation
las provided hereafter.
B.
With respect to the necessary investigation of
any of the personnel of other "epartments and Acencios
stationed outside the continental limits of the United States,
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands--
1. Requests for such investigation of Fedoral
civilian employees stationed in occupied arcas or areas
under military investigative jurisdiction shall be direct-
ed to the bepartment of the Army, Navy, or Air Force
for transmission to the Theater Commander or Area
Commanding Officer, who will utilize for this purpose
any appropriate investigative facility of the United
States available in his area of command.
2. Requests for such investigation of any
Federal civilian employees stationed in unoccupied areas
shall be directed to the State Department for trans-
mittal to its appropriate forcion office, which will
utilize for this purpose any investigative authority
of the United States available in that country, or,
in case no competent investigative facilities are
available in that country, the principal diplomatio
officer shall refer the matter for investigation to
the principal diplomatic officer stationed in a nearby
country where investigative facilities are available.
The reports of completed investigations shall be returned to the
Federal Bureau of Investigation in response to its original request for
assistance through the same channels utilized in transmitting the request
for investigation, for consolidation with such material as the Bureau may
have available in its files, or may have developed by investigation, and for
further processing in line with the procedures which have been developed
for carrying out the Loyalty irogram.
II.
"Complaint Tyre" loyalty checks of employees stationed overseas.
Such inquiries normally originate in the field and must be
handled with the utmost possible discatch. The aency in which
the case originates will notify the recoral bureau of Lavestira-::
tion as soon as a proliminary inquiry in the field has established
grounds for a full invostipation. The Federal Bureau of Investiga
will immediately check its files and inform the field agency
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of any derogatory information which it may have on file. The
Federal Bureau of Investigation will at once open a full field
“Investigation within the continental limita of the United States,
etc., when such investigation is required by the availability of
information within those areas. Completion of auch investigation
will be reported to the originating agency through normal channels.
...
A. The Departments of Army, Navy, and Air orce
will utilize their own facilities for the necessary investiga¬
tion of any of their own civilian personnel stationsd out-
side the continental limits of the United States, Alaska,
Hawaii, Puerto kioo, and the Virgin Islands.
B. With respect to the necessary investigation under
Class II of any of the personnel of other Eepartments and
Agencies stationed outside the continental limits of the
United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Virgin
Islandss
1. In occupied areas the Theater Commander
will have full responsibility to utilize any appro-
priate investigative facility of the United States
available in his area of command.
2.. In unoccupied areas the principal diplomatio
officer :ill be responsible for utilizing any investi-
gative facility of the United States which is available
in the country of his jurisdiction, or, if there is no
such investigative facility available within the country
of his jurisdiction, he shall refer the matter to the
principal diplomatic offioor stationed in a nearby
country in which investigative facilities are available.
The reports of completed investigation shall be forwarded to the
Federal Bureau of Investigation through normal channels.
•
It is understood that the declaration of emergency, or the
1 establishment of martial law within areas of the continental United States,
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands will have the effect
of making those areas "occupied territory," with the consequent ap; li-
cution of procedures described in sections IA and BI and IIA above,
The agreement which this memorandum serves to record has to do
- only with the establishing of a method of handling scual investigations in
areas where the Federal bureau of Investigation has no investigative fa-
cilities. Furthermore, the procecures herein reserfced do not purport
to limit in any way, or delay the excroise of, the authority possessed by
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certain Lepartment and agency readis summarily to dismiss employees where
necesser in the interest of National Defensė.
These loyalty investigations should be given preferential attention
and prompt analing in all instances.
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Honorable John Foster Tullss,
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5. #11110n P. Rogers
Deputy Attorney General
Director, FBI
EXECUTIVE ORDER PROVIDING SECURITY
REQUIREMENTS FOR GOVERNMENT EXPLOYENT
**April 14; 1953
Pursuant to your requests, memoranda dated February 4,
1953, February 26, 1952, April 8, 1958, and April 10, 1953, have
been submitted to you containing observations regarding proposed
drafts of the above Executive Order. Pursuant to the request of
Mr. Edward S. Lazowska of the Department, who delivered a copy of
a new draft of this proposed Order on the evening of April 13,
1958, the following observations are set forth for your informa-
ition and consideration:
In connection with the provision in paragraph 3 (a) which
allows the Civil Service Conmission, in certain cases, to authorize
less than the minimum amount of investigation stated in this paragraph
but which meets the requirements of the national security, it is felt
the Civil brvice Commission must exercice entre e care to insure that
an investigation, authorized, purticularly with respect to individuals
who have access to confidential information coes; that be
ay
the requirements
the national secur
"In connection bith Section of the craft, your attention
is invited to my previous observation that this Pureau fools it could
conduct the additional investigation that may be appropriate only in
those cases in which the purpose of the additional investigation is
to develop information of a liyalty or subversive nature. In this
connection it is abserved that the provisions or sections 8 (b) and.
8 (6) may be intended to acc01sh this purpose; however it is
nested that you oy destre. So save the rder state ore clearly
recrdin Dhat arencies have the responsibilities to coat the
additional investigation requested in .ection 4.
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In connection with Section 5 of the croft, he thought
occurs that ite provisions 63 so what agency is required to conduct
"such investigation as may be copropriate" jay not be extirely clecr.
It is believed that the intent of this section is proving that
on receipt by an agency of information necessitating investigation
upon
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by the Civil Service Commission or the employing agency, such informa
tion should be forwarded to the Civil Service Commission or the employ-
ing agency; that upon the receipt of information necessitating investi-
gation by this Pureau, such information should be forwarded to this
Bureau for a full field investigation. You may wish to give considera-
tion to possible further clarification of this section.
11
"
Regarding the phrase "following such investigation and review
as he deems necessary" set forth in Section 6, it is believed that
"as he deems necessary" refers to the word "review. If, however,
it might also refer to the word "investigation, the thought occurs
that it might be in conflict with other provisions in the draft which
prescribe that in certain instances full field investigations must be
conducted.
In connection with Section 8 (5) it is noted that this section
does not specifically provide for sympathetic association with individe
members of the organizations referred to in this section. In this con-
nection, you will recall that the attachment to my nemorandum of April 1:
1955, set forth observations of the Interdonartuental Intelligence
Conference renarding the draft, one of which concerned a suggestion
along this line.
It is observed that Section 14 (a) authorizes the National
Security Council to designate representatives of other departneavo and
agencies to furnish advice and to collaborate with the Civil service
Conmission in connection with the Connission's study of the nenner in
which the Order is i plenenied. He would appreciate any inforiusion
regarding the extent genresentatives of this ureau might be expooted.
to render advice and collaborate with the Civil Lervice Commission.
It would be cnpreciated if you could furnish the advice
requested in my nerorandur of sehr cry 26, 1053, regarding your desires
as to this Burecu Following the policy of channeling its investigative
reports through the Civil Pervice Commission to the departments and
agencies concerned.
It is noted that my previous memoranda raised the point as
to what affect the cholishing of the Loyalty Jeview Roard might have
on Executive Order 10422. for your information, funds have been
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appropriated for the implementation of Executive Order 10422 and
this Bureau is proceeding with investigations under this Order and
submitting reports to the Civil Service Commission for appropriate
adjudication.
Regarding what agencies will have investigative responsibilitic
abroad under this Order, as mentioned in my previous memorandas you
may wish to give consideration to, if possible, continuing the arrange-
ments which have been perfected under Executive Order 9835.
My memorandum of April 6, 1953, commented regarding paragraph,
8 (b) (4) of the draft received April 2, 1953. t was stated that it
was felt investigations regarding individuals who might be subjected to
coercion, influence or pressure because of the presence of a close
relative in a nation whose interests may be inimical to the interests
of the United States which develop a subversive aspect should be done
by this Bureau rather than the Civil Service Commission or the employ-
ing agenc}}• It is observed that Section 8 (d) of the draft received
April 13, 1953, recuires this Bureau to conduct all investigations
which develop information indicating that an individual may have been
subjected to coercion, influence, or pressure to act contrary to the
interests of the national security. It is suggested you might desire
to clarify this provision further to specifically provide that
investigations under this category will be conducted by this ureau
only where there is information indicating a question of loyalty or
subversive activity.
As previously mentioned, it will be necessary that the rules
and regulations to be issued in connection with the implementation of
this Order, such as those governing the establishing and operation of
hearing boards, be as complete as possible in order to maintain
uniformitye
It will, of course, be necessary for this pureau to receive
sufficient funds in order to discharge its responsibilities under this
Ordero
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Deputy Attorney General
William P. Rogers
Director, FBI
XETE
EXECUTIVE ORDER 10450-
(SECURITY REGUIR D'ENTS, FOR
GOVERILENT EUPLOYVENT
-May 1, 1953.
In connection with the implementation of Executive
Order 10450, the following suggestions, which were previously
furnished to you in connection with the drafts of the Order,
are being set forth for your consideration for inclusion in
the Security Segulations drawn up in connection with this Order:
There should be no chuse of the privilege granted
to fill sensitive positions in esergency cases prior to the
completion of full field pre-appointment investigations.
In order that there be no misunderstanding, it might
be well to specify in the regulations that the order covers
only the Icecutive Branch of the Government.
.
It is the understanding of this Bureau that the
Civil Service Comission toitaine register of persons
eligible for Government employment. In coangction with this
register, under Secutive order 0065 these nanes have been
processed in c manner similar to those of employees, and the
adjudicacion pude by the Civil ervice Commission. Section 11
of the order states that cases being heard by regional loyalty
boards on the effective date of this order in which no specific
deportent of Chemoy is involved all be dismissed without
prebice to the appligent, his seption, ness, olery,
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Information should be, incluso cdvising what agencies
have investigative responsibility Brodu in connection with
this Order. You may desire to continue the arrangements per-
fected under Esecutive order 2585 regarding this matter,
There may be some question as to what agencies have
investigative responsibilities in connection with the additional
'investigation that may be necessary in the readjudication of
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a nature
full field investigations under Executive Order 9835; as
called for in Section 4 of the Order. As you were previously.
advised, this Bureau feels it should conduct such investigations,
only when the purpose is to develop information: of ·
described in Section 8(d) of the Order. Unless specific
information to this effect is included in the regulations, it
can be anticipated that this Bureau will receive a large number
of requests for investigations solely for the purpose of bringing
the investigation up to date, or to develop some information of
a nonsubversive nature.
- Under Executive Order 9835, this Burecu, through
agreement with the Civil Service Commission, followed the
policy of sending all its reports to the Civil Service
Commission for dissemination to the appropriate departments
and agencies. As you know, the current Order requires that
the Civil Service Commission maintain a security-investigations
index, which is to include the inders maintained by the Civil
Service Commission in conjunction with Executive Order 9835,
This Bureau believes the policy previously followed of sending
these reports to the Civil Service Commission should be
continued.
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It will be necessary that a standard form containing
sufficient identifying data be utilized in checking individuols f
names through this Pureau's files and in connection with in-
vestigations conducted under this. Order
...
. With reference to per-diem, intermittent, temporary,
eta., employees, the Civil Cervice Commission should utilize
extreme care in permittings: at the request of a department or
agency head, less than the minimum investigation required in
other coses.
:
Regording Section 5 of the Order, this Dureau, on
receipt of information of a nature necessitating investigation
by it, contemplates following the policy of inmediately
initiating the investigation rather than cwaiting a request
for such an investigation by the decurtment or agency concerned.
The agency head, however, will be notified that information of
a nature requiring investigation by this purecu has been receivey
and an investigation is being conducted end that upon request
he will be furnished with the basis; jop the investigation...
If it is felt that such a policy is in conflict with the pro-i
visions of the Order, it uld be
considerat
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could be given to clarifying this in the regulations.
.
Apart from the above suggestions regarding the.
security regulations, it is noted that the abolition of the
Civil Service Commission's regional loyalty boards and the
Loyalty Review Bourd will affect the adjudication procedure
required by Executive Order 10422. This is being called to
your attention so that the necessary action may be taken to
insure that there is no undue delay in connection with the
adjudication of cases being investigated under Executive
Order 104221-
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10 Your attention is called to Section 9(1) of the
Sample Security Regulations dated April 33, 1953. As you will
observe, this section concerns the determinations made by hearing
boards, and in part states: "One copy of the decision of the
board, together with the complete record of the case, including
investigative reports, shall be sent to the (nead of department
or agency) and one copy shall be sent to the employee. This
Bureau is strongly onmosed to making copics of its reports, in
whole or in part, available to individuals investigated under
this Order, and considers it absolutely necessary that its
reports be maintained in confilience. Of course, this Burecu
does not object to the employee's being cavised, insofar as
security considerations permit, of that information in the
reports which is considered necessary in connection with the
charges against the employes!
As you will observe, under Section 9(k) the employce
could be furnished a copy of the complete record of the casa,
Buch record night tiluce continential information in the
possession of the board woh security considerations do not
pernit ricking available to the employee. In this connection,
it is notca that bection 5(a)(3) of the regulations states:
"The decision of the hearing bourd shell be in writing and shall
be signed by all members of the board. One copy of the docision
shall be sent to the (head of Cepartment or agency) and one copy
shall be sent to the suspenced employee."
In addition, it is noted that the above provisions
of Section O(k) are contradictory to the provisions of Section
(c) of the order proper, which states that reports and other
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investigative motorial and information are to be maintained
in confidence and no access given thereto, except, with the
consent of the investigative agency concerned, to other
departments and agencies conducting security programs under
the authority of the act of August 26, 1359.
It is strongly urged that you amend the provisions
in Section 9(k) of the Sample Security Regulations, because,
unless such is done, some departments und agencies may furnish
to the employee a copy of the complete record of the case,
which would include this Bureau's investigative reports. ·
"Your attention is called to Section 4(b) of the
regulations setting forth provisions covering the scope of
the investigation to be conducted. The provisions, as set
forth, do not include a check of the fingerprint files of
this Bureau. As Section 3(a) of the Order, itself, calls for
a check of such files, it is suggested you may wish to include
this also in the regulations.
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Mr. William P. ojers
Deputy Attorney General
Director, FBI..
EXECUTIVE ORDER 10450
May 14, 1953.
SLULIITY REQUIXLIENTS FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYINT
Reference is made to this Bureau's memoranda dated.
February 6 and 26, 1953; April ó, 10, and 14, 1953, and May 1,
1953, regarding the captioned Executive Order.
Your immediate advice as to what agencies have the
responsibility of conducting investigations abroad under this Order
will be appreciated. It can be anticipated that this problem will
inauaitely present itself upon the affective date of the Order.
For example, this bureau my recoivo a roquest to conduct a full
field investigation regarding an exployee wo in the past has spont
considerable time in forein countrics. Upon the receipt of such
a request, it will be Meccsstry to imou to what agency a request to
conduct the investigation road abalu be directed. is previously
you my wish to continuo the arancionts perfected for
Allin; this problem under cutive crues 7035. or your infor
ution, lose moments are set forth in a corundua dutod
pril 7, 1ąd, from the Attorney donoral to the acads of all
depart.nts and intependent a¿juncios of the Executive Branch of
the coverunt. de thoupat occure that, you noy, desire to issue
similar nurice to all asronts an ajoies in connection with
Ixecutive vraer 10150. (66-6200-121 290 & Part I, Section 27 Serial 87
of the Loyalty Policy-fis)
tur utter that way use some aliouly alter
Ixecutive der 10150 bcedes cricctive is the question of wnat
Agencies nave investirative rosonsibility with respect to the
conuuct of rio i aptaer investi o may be considered
appropr1..60 in commotion wibli vào poenajaucention of Cases of
bucce cloyous concerning on a full dinostiation was
utivo top volby nowovor ir sus have
not aclotoforo bien odjulio: big uncur a scority starrd:
commensurate it but est blissed undor „Hecutive under 10150.
As previously stated, this fuicou fils it should conduct such
investigations only on the rose is to develop info mrtion
of a neuro dustfided in cation (a) of coror. It would
be appreciated if you would advise muether you are in agreement
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with this. Should you agree with this policy, you may wish to so
advise the heas of all patients und agencies as unless such is
done, this Bureau may receive a large mumber of requests for
investigations solely for the purpose of bringing the previous
investigations up to date or to develop some allégation of a
nonsubversive nature.
Your attention is invited to my memorandum of Hay 1, 1953,
wherein I urged that the provisions in Section 9 (k) of the "Cample
Security nogulations" be amended to preclude the possibility of any
department or agency furnishing a copy of this Eureau's reports to
the individuals investigated under the Order. It is believed this
should be done prior to the effective date of Executive order 10450,
and I would appreciate being evised or what action is contemplated
in this retard. It is observed that in connection with Executive
Order 9535 the Attorney General under date of icccaber 11, 1947,
directed a conridential memorandum to all derment and agency
hoads of the Executive Brunch of the Government whoroin he included
information rojaraing tao ase of this Jureau's reports under
Irocutive per 9035. She Attorney (umural's memorandum stated,
"The infotion appearing in ederal bureau of Investition
reports is available for the considcration of the agency
in preparing charges against eployco and ior anropiate use
by tuo utring Dourus. who teatrul saad of Investigation is
opposou to making copies or its reports, in whole or in part,
available to individuals as such, and particularly to persons
investigated under the Program" Part III, Section 1, Serial_31,-of
Loyalty Policy file)
It was noted in previous combina so you that this resu
under Axequiiye Orgor 9035, to crecent with the civil servico
Commission, Yollowed the nolics of flding all its reports to the
Civil service Corriission or dissemination to the approoviate
doprine and doncics, Id has cutive Orcor
16430s tulvil 7 Joion to usintain a securitya
infonditions inom renin; persons investito under the dror,
polley of thising all is to the Vivil
Service uolssion to continuo de Unless advice to the contrary is
received from you, this ure contulates following this policy.
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ested
The "Sample Security Regulations" prepared by the Dopartment
* contains information regarding the manner in which hearings are to be
conducted by the security houring boards under Executive Crior 10550.
hoso regulations, hoever, do not state whether these hearinn are
to be opened or closed to the public. For your information, the
Loyalty Review Board in connection with the matter of hearings held
under Lxecutive Order 9035, issued a directive to all departments
and sṛencies advising that such nearings should be in private and
attendance limited to representatives of the agency who are directly
connected with the adjudication of the case, representatives of the
Loyalty eview wourd, and the employee or applicant concerned, his
councel or representative, and the witness uno is testifying. You
may wish to issue appropriate advice to all departments and agencies
regarding the shall be permitted to be present during hearings held
under Lxecutive cruer 10:50.
It is also noted that the "Sample Security Regulations"
state that the orloyee shall be permitted to cross-examine any
witness offoped in support of the cargos ainst in. Tho
raises the question as to teor Security wearing boards may be
Ellowed, won the recuost or withoss, to 88 in
the absence of tho caloyce ar als cool. In convection Nath
this problen under ive ever 35, the Loyalty Review Doura
Issued a aircctive to all ixcutive departuents and agencies per-
mitting loyalty, noting og to no wis in the absence of
the employee and his counsel ir to tacco so requcated. In this
pedra, is a un recuoivo por 35, at the request of
in of Soyale Doxo, abortuins
Crop indvicsport.casly need to evo nortinnb
Information averse to the employed and who do not crossly indicate
an unwillingness to testify, tncir desires regarding the following
qosions:
1. thother they will testify bolore a Loyalty
Rearin
ince of the individual
unter investitution an ais countol, mich would
subject them to cross-examination;
2. If not, whether they will testify before a
· Lofty ran; board not, in the senso of te
inuividual under investigation and his counsel)..
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3. If they are unwilling to appear at a scheduled
hearing or unable 
to be present, whether they are
willing to have their 
statements read verbatim to
the individual 
under investigation and his counsel;
4. If they do not appear, whether they are willing
to have their names disclosed 
at the hearing.
This Bureau will continue the above policy under Executive
Order 10450
; however, should you determine 
that Security Heering
Boards may hear witnesses only in the presence 
of the employee and
his 
counsel, it will be appreciated if you 
will immediately advise
this Bureau so that all individuals 
interviewed who may later be
requested to testify before a 
Security Hearing Board will clearly
understand that such testimony must be 
in the presence of the employee
and his counsel and they may be cross-examined 
by the employee or his
counsel.
'held under
It can be anticipated that, in connection with some hearings
xecutive Order 10450, the hearing 
board may request agents
of this Pureau 
to appear and testify.
would 
asiate it if the policy followed in this respect under venti
In this 
connection, this Buronu
Order 9335 could be continued.
morandum from the Attorney General dated December 11, 1947, to 11
This policy 
was set forth in a 
confidentich
department end arency hoads of the Trocutive 
Branch of the Government,
which stated that Special Agents of this Bureau 
will testify before
hearing 
boards Fiore they are in a position 
to furnish competent evidence,
They will not, however, particinato otherwise 
in the proceedings nor will
they 
bond available morly to laserpret 
information appearing in thi
investigative reports. I5-1s suos tod you may 
wish to furnish such
Information 
to all departments and agencies 
of the Executive Branch of
the 
Government.
Previous mooranda to tou observed that as Executive Order
10450 is en 
Txectivo order, it is assured 
its coverage is limited to
the Executive branch of the Government.
question 
may arise as to whether the Ceneral Accounting Office, the
In 
this connection, the
Goverment Printing Office, and the Library 
of Congress might be per-
mitted 
to participate in the procedures offected 
under Executive Orfor
10450. 
You may recell that they have 
vrticipated in the procedures of
Nxccutive 
Order.9835. You nay thoroforo desire 
to ascertain from the¨.
General 
Accounting Office, the Government Printing 
Office, and the
Library of 
Congress whether they wish to 
participate in the procedures.
proscribod by Executive Order 10450, and if 
they do desire to participat,
determine 
whether the provisions of curtive Order 
1050 authorize such
particination. 
It would be apprecistod if you 
would immediately, adviso
this Burear 
what action it should to if the 
names and fingerprinta of.
such employees 
are submittod to this Bureau don 
checking through its
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files or if requests for full field investigations are received concern-
ing such employees prior to a final determination as to whether they
are to participate in the procedures under Executive Order 10450.
.
It would be appreciated if you could furnish an early reply
to the questions posed in this memorandum.
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FED STATES CIVIL SERVICE COMMI ON
WASHINGTON 25, D. C.
May 18, 1953
DEPARTMENTAL CIRCULAR NO. 709
TO HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND INDEPENDENT ESTABLISHMENTS
SUBJECT:
1.
Designation of Officials to Whom Reports of Full Field Inves-
tigation Under Executive Order 10450 Should be Delivered
Forms requesting investigations under Executive Order 10450 should
bear the address of the Personnel Security Officer to whom the reports of
investigation should be sent. Forms for this purpose will be provided
with a space for the address of the Personnel Security Officer.
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2. Reports of investigation will be forwarded to the Personnel Security
Officer except when a full field investigation is conducted by the Com-
mission or by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Commission will
deliver these reports of full field investigation to a designated official
in the central office of your department or agency.
3. In order that the reports may be delivered properly, please furnish
the Commission with the names and addresses of central-office officials
of your department or agency to whom reports of full field investigation
should be delivered. You should name one or more alternates to receive
these reports in the absence of the first official. These names should
be submitted to the Chief, Investigations Division, U. S. Civil Service
Commission, Washington 25, D. C., within ten days of receipt of this let-
ter.
4. Since some of the reports of full field investigation will contain
security information, you should show with respect to each official des-
ignated the highest category of classified security information he has
been cleared to receive.
5.
Inquiries concerning this circular may, be made by telephone to Code
·171, extension 3111 or 3112.
By direction of the Commission:
C. L. Edwards
C. L. Edwards
Executive Director
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DC 709(1)
ANUARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memo ndum
ΤΟ
: Mr. J. Edgar Hoover
Director, FBI
William P. Rogers,
Deputy Attorney General
SUBJECT: Executive Order 10450
UNITED STATES: GOVERNMENT
DATE: June 25, 1953_
Security Requirements for Government Employment.
This is with reference to your memoranda of May 1 and
May 14, 1953, relating to the administration of Executive Order
10450.
1. Your opinion that there should be no abuse of the
privilege granted by section 3(b) of the order in filling sensitive
positions in emergency cases prior to the completion of full field..
pre-appointment investigations is well taken. So, also, is(your
suggestion that the Civil Service Commission, in respect to sec-
tion 3(a), should utilizė extreme care in permitting less than
the minimum investigation with respect to per diem, intermittent,
temporary, or seasonable employees and aliens employed outside
the United States.
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2. I agree with your assumption that the coverage of
the order is limited to the Executive Branch of the Government.
However, I do not believe it will be necessary to make specific
provision in the regulations to that effect. Inasmuch as they
are to be issued separately by and in the name of each executive
branch, department or agency, it will be' made clear that they relate
only to the administration of the particular department or agency
concerned.
You also make reference to the fact that certain of the,
non-executive branch agencies, such as the General Accounting Office.
and the Government. Printing Office, participated in the procedures
prescribed by Executive Order 9835. I understand this resulted,
not because that order was necessarily applicable to those agencies,
but because they voluntarily adopted procedures similar to those
prescribed by the order. Executive Order 10450 does not prevent
them from adopting a similar policy in relation to it. The main
question is whether the appropriations of the FBI are sufficient
to pay for the investigations required by such agencies. I under-
stand that the appropriations are sufficient with respect to some
of the agencies whose employees are part of the classified civil
service, such as the General Accounting Office, but not for others,
such as the Library of Congress. In the past a system of reimburse
ment was worked out with respect to thvestigations for agencies, not
covered by existing appropriations. I would suggest that the Bureau
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work out similar procedures with the Civil Service Commission and
other interested agencies with respect to Executive Order 10450,
With respe
..3. In reference to the problem of the responsibility of
conducting investigations abroad; the Departments of State and Army
were requested by letter dated June 5, 1953, to continue the same
arrangement under Executive Order No. 10450 for investigations
abroad as existed under Executive Order No. 9835. The letter stated
that in the absence of any indication of disagreement with this plan,
it would be assumed that the existing arrangement would remain in
effect. To date no expressions of disagreement have come from
either Department.
4. In respect to the re-adjudication question arising
under section 4, I agree that the Bureau should conduct additional
investigations only when their purpose is to develop information
of the type described in section 8(d). However, I believe the
Civil Service Commission, rather than this Department, should
issue direct instructions to all departments and agencies as to proper
procedures in connection with requests for investigation. I would
accordingly recommend that you work out a plan with the Civil Service
Commission to so advise the interested departments and agencies.
.
5. As you point out, the last sentence of section 9(k)
of the sample security regulations is subject to possible interpre-
tation requiring the employee to be given a copy of the investigative
reports in connection with his case. In order to preclude this
· possibility, an appropriate amendment has been transmitted to
all departments and agencies... Many of them have also been
informally advised of the matter. In addition, since they are
supposed to submit their regulations to this Department before
issuance, proper precautions will be taken at that time.
6. I agree that your existing policy of sending all Bureau
reports to the Commission for dissemination to the appropriate depart-
ments and agencies should be continued.
7. You note that the sample security regulations do not
state whether the hearings are to be open or closed and that under
Executive Order 9835 the Loyalty Review Board issued a directive to
all departments and agencies requiring hearings under that order to
be private. In accordance with your suggestion, an amendment to
that effect has been transmitted to all executive departments and
agencies.
8. You point out that the sample security regulations
provide in section 9(c) (4) that each employee shall have, the right
"to cross-examine any witness, offered in support of the charges",
whereas under Executive Order 9835 the Loyalty Review Board issued.
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a directive permitting Loyalty Hearing Boards to hear witnesses in
the absence of the employee and his counsel, if the witness so
requested.
I understand the provision of section 9(c)(4) to be a
deliberate policy judgment that witnesses, other than confidential
informants, shall be subject to cross-examination. Accordingly,
persons giving testimony will not have the choices set forth in
your memorandum. I therefore suggest that you advise prospective
witnesses that their testimony will have to be in the presence of
the employee and his counsel and will be subject to cross-examina-
tion.
9. I consider the Bureau's policy of permitting Special
Agents to testify at the hearings only "where they are in a position
to furnish competent evidence," to be sound and suggest that you
undertake through the Civil Service Commission to advise the agencies
concerned that this policy will be continued.
10. Serious consideration has been given to your suggestion
that dismissals without prejudice to applicants in cases before the
Regional Loyalty Boards may effect the Civil Service Commission's
register of eligibles. The Commission has already advised that it
believes that, under the basic Civil Service Act, it can establish
criteria with respect to the register of eligibles similar to those
set out in the order. The Department has advised the Commission
that the order does not preclude it from so acting under the authority
of the Civil Service Act if it is satsified as to the existence of
such authority.
11. I also go along with your view that it will be
necessary that agencies use. a standard form containing sufficient
identifying data in checking individuals! names through the Bureau's
files and in connection with investigations conducted under the
Executive Order, and suggest that you work out a procedure for
jestablishing such a form with the Civil Service Commission.
12. With relation to section 5 of the order you state that
the Bureau, on receipt of information of a nature necessitating
investigation by it, intends to follow the policy of immediately
initiating the investigation rather than awaiting a request from
the department or agency concerned, but notifying the head of the
department or agency that information of a nature requiring investi-
gation by the Bureau has been received and an investigation is being
conducted...You also mention that upon request the interested agency.
will be furnished with the basis for the investigation. I do not
believe this policy to be in conflict with any provision of the order
and see no reason why you should not follow the policy you suggest
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13. You point out that section 3(a) of the order requires
"a check of the fingerprint files of the Federal Bureau of Investi -
gation", but that section 4(b) of the sample security regulations
dealing with the same subject matter omits the quoted language.
In accordance with your suggestion, an amendment to the regula
tions àlong the lines you suggest has been transmitted to all executive
departments and agencies.
14. You note that the abolition of Regional Loyalty
Boards and the Loyalty Review Board will affect procedures pursuant
to Executive Order 10422 relating to United States citizens who
are United Nations employees. As you suggested, amendments to
cover this situation have been promulgated to all executive depart-
ments and agencies.
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Date:
July 2, 1953
To:
Mr. James E.
Hatcher
Chief, Investigations Division
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington 25, D. C.
•
From: John Fdgar Hoover
Subject:
Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation
EXECUTIVE OBTER 10450
SICURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT
with the inception of the cantioned Executive Order it
became evident to this Bureau that certain problems would arise
which have been encountered in the past in this bureau's
onerations under the provisions of "recutive Order 9335. Several
of these have been posed to the Department of Justice and the
latter has now furnished this ureau its advice regarding then.
One consideration is just what agencies in the Federal
Government are to be included in the operations of trecutive
Order 10450. As your files will reflect, by letter dcted
August 21, 1947, the Honorable orthur Flemming, then the
Mcting President of the Younission, furnished this Jurecu a list
of cli such anencico to be included within the provisiona of.
Executive Order: 9975, dumbered argan these mere, the. Generali.
Accounting Office and the Government Printing Office, neither of
which were agencies of the cecutive Pranch. The thought occurred.
ce to whether these agencies are to be included under the noo
program and if so whether your esticated of cases to be handled
for these anencies in the current and succeeding fiscal years
which you have furnished this bureau include the Ceneral Accounting
Office and the Sovernment Printing Office.
It is understood that the Commission considers loyees
of these agencies within the provisions of frecutive or 59335
since they are
competitive employees as are the bulk o
JUL G
Pay aver
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*** employees of several executive agencies. It would be appreciated: “….::
if you would furnish this Bureau a list of the agencies to be
¨`included within the provisions of Executive Order 10450 at journa
earliest convenience. In addition, would you advise whether the
General Accounting Office and the Government Printing Office and
their employees will be considered as subject to the provisions
of the captioned order. If such is the case we would appreciate
your advice as to whether your estimate of the volume of work
to be handled for these agencies was included in the budgetary
estimates furnished this Bureau.
As you are aware, employees of the Library of Congress
have been processed under Executive Order 9835 through agreement
with officials of the Library and the results of name checks and
investigations handled for the Library were compensated for on a
reimbursable basis. Would you advise whether the agreement had
with the Library of Congress for processing its employees under
the old Loyalty Order has been renewed for Executive Order 10450.
If such is the case is the Library of Congress agreeable to
continue the procedure of reimbursement for each matter handled?
.:
With regard to the question cs to what agencies have
investigative responsibilities in connection with the additional
investigation that may be necessary in the readjudication of
full field investigations conducted under Executive Order 9335 as
called for in Section 4 of the cuptioned order, this bureau feels
it should conduct such investigations only when the burpose is to
develop information of a nature described in rection 8(a) of this
отреть The Jepartment of Justice advised that it concurs in this
opinion and stated that it feels the Civil Service Commission
Should tsque direct instructions to all departments and agencies
ce to the proper procedures to be followed in connection with
requests for further investigation. It is felt that if such
instructions are issued it will preclude the receipt of a large
number of requests by the FBI for investigation solely to bring
the previous investigation up to date or to develop some allegations
of a nonsubversive nature, For your further information, the
Department of Justice has advised that it agrees this Bureau
should continue the procedure established under the Loyalty Order
of channeling its investigative reports through the Civil Service.
Commission for dissemination to the appropriate departments or
14 agencies.
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Your attention is invited to the letter from
Mr. Peter Campbell Brown, then the Acting Assistant to the
Attorney General, to the Honorable Seth W. Richardson, then
the Chairman of the Loyalty Review Board, dated May 5, 1949,
Therein Hr. Brown requested Mr. Richardson to clarify Review
Board instructions to the various departments and agencies
to the effect that "Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation will testify before Hearing Boards where they
are in a position to furnish competent evidence. They will not,
however, participate otherwise in the proceedings or will they
be made available merely to interpret information appearing in
their investigative reports. This policy will continue to be
the policy of this Bureau under Executive Order 10450 and it has
been concurred in by the Department of Justice, The Department
has further suggested that the Commission so advise the various .
departments and agencies that this policy will be continued.
St
These points are being called to your attention in order
that you may furnish this Bureau the information requested above,
as well, as give consideration to the necessity for furnishing
instructions as outlined above to the various agencies for their
information and guidance in the operations of Executive Order 10450
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COPY
Ejan
File: I:IK:hh
July 16, 1953
Honorable J. Edgar Hoover, Director.
Federal burcau of Investigation.
Washington 25, D. C.
Dear Mr. Hoover:
Attached is a list of agencies in the Federal government
which are to be included in the operations of Executive Order
10450. This information was requested by your letter of
July 2, 1953, addressed to Mr. James E. Hatcher, Chief,
Investigations Division.
The subject of investigations for the General Accounting
Office, Government Printing Office, and Library of Congress
is being covered in a separate letter.
The Commission will issue instructions to all departments
and agencies as to the proper procedures to be followed in
connection with requests for further investigation under Section
4 of Executive Order 10450. Instructions will also be issued
regarding testimony by special agents or the Federal Iureau of
Investigation before security hearing boards..
Attachment
Very truly yours,
/s/ Joseph E. Winslow
Joseph E. Winslow
Acting Executive Director
COPY
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COPY
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DEPARENTS AND AGENCIES INCLUDED IN THE
OPERATIONS OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 10450.
· EXECUTIVE “OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT:"
White House Office
Bureau of the budget.
Council of Economic Advisers
Executive Nansion and Grounds
National Security Council
National Security Resources Board
Office of Defense Mobilization
Office of the Liroctor for Mutual Security
President's Advisory Committee on Government
Organization
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS:
State
Treasury
Department of Defense
Office of the Jecretary of Defense
Department of the Army
Department of the Navy
Department of the Air Force
Justice
Post Office
Interior
Agriculture
Commerce
Labor
Health, Education and Welfare
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES:
American Battle Comuments Commission...
Atomic orgy Commission
Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System
Canal Zone Government
Central Intelligence Agency
Civil Aeronautics Board
Civil Service Commission
:
Federal Personnel Council·
Committee on Government Contract Compliance.
Committee on Retirement Policy for Federal
Personnel
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COPY
INDEPENDENT, AGENCIES: (Continued)
Defense Materials Procurement Agency
Defense Iransport Administration
Economic Stabilization Agency
Ixport-Import fank
Federal Civil Defonse Administration
Federal Coal Mine Lafety Lourd of Review
Federal Communications Commission
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Federal Power Commission
Federal Trade Commission
General Accounting Office
General Services ūministration
Government Printing Office
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Indian Claims Commission
International Boundary and Water Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mutual Security Agency
National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
National Capital Housing Authority
National Capital Planning Commission
National Labor Relations Poard
National Mediation Board
National Science Foundation
National Security iraining Commission
Panama Canal Company_
Railroad Retirement Board
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Renegotiation Board
Securities and Exchange Commission
Selective Service Bystem
Small Defense Plants Administration
Smithsonian Institution
National Gallery of Art
Soldiers Home
Subversive Activities Control Board
Tariff Commission
Tax Court of the United States
Tennessee Valley Authority
Veterans Administration
War Claims Commission
:
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1 STATES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON 25, D. C,
Honorable J. Edgar Hoover.
Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Washington, D.C.
July 21
ADDRESS ONLY
"CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION™
IN YOUR REPLY REFER TO
FILE.
AND DATE OF THIS LETTER
Dear Mr. Hoover:
You will recall that several agencies of the Legislative Branch of
the Government participated in the loyalty program prescribed in Execu-
tive Order 9835. These same agencies have made requests of the Commis-
sion that they be permitted to participate in a similar manner under
the program prescribed in Executive Order 10450. By letter dated June 29,
1853, the Deputy Attorney General advised the Commission that if these
agencies are of the view that they can adopt procedures which would make
it possible for them to participate in the program by virtue of authority
conferred under the acts under which they operate, it would be entirely
appropriate for them to participate in the program on a voluntary basis.
It was suggested in this letter that the Commission work out with your
Bureau the question relating to reimbursement by the agencies involved...
Because of the above opinion I have attached for your consideration
proposed undated drafts of letters to the Librarian of Congress, The
Public Printer, and the Director of Personnel of the General Accounting
Office advising that subject to their meeting the above conditions they
w wins may participate in this program. The budget. estimates of the Commission.....
for some time have included work items which would result from making
national agency checlis' and inquiries, and limited personal investigations;….
when necessary, for the Government Printing Office and the General Account-
ing Office. It is our understanding that this is true with respect to
the budget estimates of your Bureau insofar as they pertain to searching
fingerprint records and Standard Forms 67 for employees of these agencies
and making full field investigations when necessary under Section 8(d) of
Executive Order 10450. For this reason no feature of reimbursement has
been mentioned in our proposed letters to these agencies.
The Commission is willing to conduct for the i
the 
Library of Congress on
a reimbursable. basis activities which it would perform for an agency in
the Executive Branch, under Executive Order 10450. I have taken the liberty
of including in the draft to the Librarian of Congress. the basis for re
imbursing your Bureau for its part in this program. This was done for.
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discussion purposes. It is not the. Commission's intent to imply commit-
ments on the part of the FBI.
After your review I would appreciate your returning the enclosures
to me together with any comments or suggestions you may wish to make.
Sincerely yours,
Enclosure 28952
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E. Window.
Joseph E. Winslow
Acting Executive Director
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UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE.COMMISSION
"WASHINGTON, D.C 20415
IN REPLY PIEASE DEFLE TO
YOUR RESEALACE
December 2, 1965
Honorable Nicholas doB. Katzenbach
Attorney General
Washington, D.C. 20530'
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
THE
OFFICE OF
RECEIVED
DEC 3 1955
ATTORNEY GENERAL
The President has directed the Civil Service Commission, after consult-
ing with the major users of personnel investigations, to formulate and
issue minimum standards of acceptable investigative coverage for Federal
civilian employment.
I should appreciate your comments and suggestions relative to the follow-
ing proposed minimum standards for acceptable full field coveragei
Scope of Full Field Investigations
Full field investigations on Federal employees and applicants are per-
sonally conducted investigations which cover the life of the individual.
with special emphasis on the person's background and activities during
the most recent fifteen years, on since his eighteenth birthday, which-
over is the shorter period. In addition, a thorough personal investiga-
tion is made of any materially derogatory matters developed, requiring
investigation before the fifteen-year period.
The basic elements of investigation are:
¡- a national agency chuelt, as described on page 736-3 or
the Federal Personnel Manuali
personal interviews with procent and former employers,'
supervisors, fellow
school authorities
checks of police, or
references, neighbors,
associates.
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Hold of ico and other
pertinont: records no appropriate, such as Immigration ti
and Naturalization, Passport Division of the State Depart-1965.
ment, vital statistics, military service, and the like..
R.A.G.
NTERNAL SECU
Criminal Section
THE MERIT SYSTEM-A GOOD. INVISTMENT IN GOOD GÖVERNMENT
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Personal interviews are scheduled with employers, supervisors, and work
ascociates to verify and obtain pertinent details for all employments
in the investigative period. Particular care is taken also to verify
the fact of unemployment or self-employment claimed by the subject of
· investigation.
The last period of education at a college level is always verified by a
Secondary education is investigated whon
check of the school records.
Personal
the subject is young and has had no subsequent schooling.
interviews are conducted with witnesses such as professors, and former
students who were associated with the subject during recent schooling.
Neighborhood invectigation is regularly conducted to cover residence
during the most recent three years. Testimony of neighbors before that
´period may be sought to verify periods of unemployment or self-employment,
or to resolve questionable matters which have been raised from other
sourcos:
The number of witnesses interviewed cannot be reduced to a formula but
in each caso depends upon the diversity of the subject's experience
and places of residence, as well as upon the depth of knowledge showm
by witnesses concerning the subject's character, habits, and background.
The objective of the investigation is to obtain a comprehensive and
well-rounded picture of the individual's background and activities.
Matters Coverc
Meld Investigations
Basically, full field investigations are dosified to develop sufficient
information to enable agency aliw wiricials to determine the fitness
of persons entering critical-mel positions. Fitness includes both
security and suitability el……………..
Character, habits, morals, non are investigated generally..
Loyalty is particularly stressed and if a question is raised concerning.
the subject's loyalty the case is referred to the Federal Bureau of
Investigation in accordance with Section 8 (d) of Executive Order. 10450.
Particular attention is directed to such matters as immorality, habitual
use of intoxicants to excose, lack of integrity, dismissals from employ-
[ment; arrests; financial responsibility, and health.
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The affirmative qualities and qualifications of the subject are fully
reported.
Over and above the minimum standards, the full field investigation may
be tailored to obtain information 
in depth concerning special attributes
and qualifications required for 
proper performance in the particular
kind of position involved.
To facilitate early completion of this study, I should like to receive
your comments by December 31, 
1965.. Mr. Kimbell Johnson, Director,
Bureau of Personnel Investigations
, is available to discuss any 
aspect
He may be reached
.
of the proposed standards with 
members of your staff.
on Code 183, Extension 7205
.
Sincerely yours,
John
1 macy
John W. Macy,
Chairman
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Hr. J. Walter Tenglay
Assistant Attcamay Commal
Director, FBI.
SCOPE CP FULL FIELD INVESTIGATICHS
1005
4 2,1).)
Under
Reference is made to your lottor of December 9, 1065,
forwarding a copy of Chaimman Macy's letter of December 2, 1005,
concorning minimum standards for accoptable full field coverage.
As you no more, this Dreau conducts our own
personnel investigations. The scope of these and other full
field investigations conducted by this Dean undor variousi
programs, such as the Federal Employco Cocurity Program and
the United Nations Loyalty Program, preceds the minimum
standards set forth in Chairman Inoy's lottor. The lotto of
December 2, 1005, does not change the investigative responsibilition
of this Bureau,
In view of the above, this Bureau has no comments
to mako concoming the proposed minimum standards of acceptablo
investigativo coverage for Fodoral civilian employment. This
Bureau took a similar position in commoction with this unttor
In a lotton to Ir. Mimboll Johnson dated April 22, 1950,
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The Attorney General
Acting Director, FBI
EXECUTIVE ORDERS 9835
10450, "AND 116051
March 20,
20, 1973
Executive Order 9335, Part III, paragraph 3, provided that the
Attorney General "after appropriate investigation and determination" would
furnish to the Loyalty Review Board the name of each foreign or domestic
organization which the Attorney General had dosignated "as totalitarian,
fascist, communist or subversive, or as having adopted a policy of
advocating or approving the commission of acts of force or violence to
dony others their rights under the Constitution of the United States, or as
seeking to alter the form of government of the United States by
unconstitutional means.
Executive Order 10450, Section 12, revoked Executive Order
9835, as amended; however, it provided that the Department of Justice
"shall continue to furnish the information described in paragraph 3 of
Part III" of Executive Order 3035, "but directly to the head of each
department or agency.
"
Executive Order 11805, paragraph 2, amended Section 12 of
Executive Order 10450 by, among other provisions, providing that "the
head of each department and agency shall be furnished by the Attorney
General with the name of each organization which shall be or has been.
heretofors desiginted under this order and that thing herein
shall..... affect previous designations made pursuant to Executive Order……
10450, as amended." (Subparagraph (b)) Executive Order 11605 further
provided that "the Subversive Activities Control Eoard shall, upon potition
of the Attorney General, conduct appropriate hearings to determine whether
any organization is totalitarian, fascist, communist, subversive, or
whether it has adopted a policy of unlawfully advocating the commission of
acts of force or violence to deny others their rights under the Constitution
or laws of the United States or of any fate, on which seeks to overthrow.
government of the United States or any State or subdivision thereof by
unlawful areans," (Subparagraph (c)).
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The Attorney Gens, 'al
To date, Congress has refused to appropriate funds for the
'operation of the Subversive Activities Control Board (SACD).
During a current study of FEI jurisdiction by this Bureau, the
questions have arisen: has the authority to designate organizations been
taken from the Attorney General and given to the SACB by Executive
Order 11605, or is this authority concurrent; and at this time, what are
the responsibilities and authority of the FDI under Executive Order 10450,
as amended, and Executive Order 115057
Would you please provide me with a statement of the Department's
current position on these questions.
1 The Deputy Attorney General
1 - Assistant Attorney General
Internal Security Division
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandu
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
TO.
L. Patrick Cray
DATE:
Acting Director
April 3, 1973.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FROM Henry E. Petersen
Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division
SUBJECT: Executive Orders 9835, 10450, and 11605
This is in reference to your memorandum dated
March 20, 1973 in which you requested to be advised
regarding the Department's position relating to the
above executive orders.
In the event the Subversive Activities Control
Board ceases to function after July 1, 1973, the
designation program as authorized by E. O. 10450, as
amended, will continue to remain in effect. The
·Board's demise will, however, eliminate it as the
body which at this time has the exclusive authority
to conduct, upon petition of the Attorney General,
the evidentiary hearings and make the determinations
as to whether an organization should be designated
within the criteria and standards specified by
E. O. 10450, as amended by E. 0. 11605.
The question of revising E. O. 10450 to overcome
any deficiency which arises as a result of the demise
´of the Board is currently under study in the Depart-
ment. There is also legislation pending to afford
Congressional approval to E. O. 11605. Until such
time as these matters are resolved, it is requested
that the Bureau continue to conduct the investi-
gations which it has carried out under E. 0. 10450
which is, of course, still in effect.
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Deputy Assistant Attorney General.
Criminal Division
Director, FBI
EXECUTIVE ORDER 10450
May 8, 1974
Executive Order (EO) 10450 is currently being amended
by the Department and representatives of this Bureau have participated
in a task force headed by Mr. Oran Waterman, Director, Department
Security Staff, which is recommending certain changes be made in
EQ 10450.
During the course of discussions within the task force, it was
pointed out to Mr. Waterman the Bureau's authority to conduct investigations
in the domestic subversion field has come under considerable scrutiny.
The Bureau is now conducting investigations of domestic cubversion
on the basis of existing Federal statutes. This investigative policy may
not adequately meet the needs of an effective security of Covernment
employees program under EO 10450.
The Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel,
previously solicited our views on abolition of the Attorney (eneral's List.
In our response captioned Abolition of the Attorney General's List,
dated April 11, 1974, our comments included advice that under our
current statutory basis for domestic subversion investigations may not
adequately meet the needs of O 10450 and the observation the FBI
has never received specific instructions from the Attorney General to ·
conduct intelligence-type investigations to identify and determine the
activities of organizations-described in Section 8 (a) (5) of EO 10450.
We also requested to be advised as to the instructions of the Attorney
Ceneral relating to the FBI conducting intelligence-type investigations.
under EQ10450, as well as the scope and parameters within which such
Investigations should be conducted.
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Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division
is
Our current practice of conducting subversive-type.
Investigations based on Federal statutes may tend to restrict our
Intelligence gathering concerning organizations, associations, movements,
gros and combinations of persons as defined in Section 8 (2) (5) of
EO 10450. In responding to our above-referred-to memorandum of
April 11, 1974, it is recommended the Attorney General consider
ce of some form of Departmental instruction or order
establishing firm guidelines for intelligence-type investigations
which would define our authority in this regard. It is believed this
would put the FBI on a firm foundation to conduct intelligence-type
investigations involving groups defined in Section 8 (a) (5) to adequately
support EO 10450. We have previously recommended that the Department
seek a comprehensive Executive Order, and furnished suggested language,
which would provide a firm basis for FBI intelligence-type investigations
in the security field. This recommendation is still under study by the
Department.
We would be glad to meet with representatives of the
Department to discuss this matter in more detail.
1 - Director
Department Security Staff
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Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division
Director, 331
FEDERAL EMPLOYEE SECURITY PROGRAM
EXECUTIVE ORDER 10450
August 19, 2971
Since the issuance of Executive Order 11785 on June 4,
1974, abolishing the Attorney General's list of designated
organizations, one of the standards used by the FBI in initiating
investigations of individuals pursuant to Executive Order 10460
has been eliminated. This is true with regard to investigations.
under captioned matter of individuals which may be initiated by
the FBI based on information contained in our files as well as
in evaluating requests for investigations of individuals received
from other agencies and departments pursuant to Section 6(d) ož
Executive Order 10450.
In this connection it is noted that the Criminal
Division of the Department in 1ts letter of July 11, 1974, advised
that continued investigation by the NDI of the Nation of Islam is
warranted because, among other things, "its reported activities
appear to come within the criteria of Executive Order 10450."
In view of the issuance of Executive Order 11735, it
will be appreciated if you will furnish guidelines to be used by
the F31 in initiating investigations of individuals under captions
.matter pursuant to Executive Order 10450 and specifically criteri
to be utilized in determining whether available information is
sufficient basis for an investigation.
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Director
Department Security Staff
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Director
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DATE:
AUG 25 1974
The practice as set forth in your subject
memorandum of August 14, 1974, for furnishing to
the Office of Management and Finance copies of
investigative repolis satisfies the needs of the
Department.
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Assistant Attorney General
for Administration
Director, FBI
FEDERAL EMPLOYEE SECURITY PROGRAM
EXECUTIVE ORDER 10450
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August 14, 1974
This will confirm the request on August 6, 1974, of
Mr. Oran H. Waterman, Director, Department Security Staff,
advising he was acting on a request from your office, that copies
of reports containing the results of investigations of individuals
conducted under captioned matter pursuant to the provisions of
Executive Order 10450 be furnished, where pertinent, to his office
directly rather than through your office. This procedure was
instituted on August 6, 1974. After review by the Department
Security Staff it is understood that the roports are forvarded to
the Criminal Division.
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As in the past, these reports are furnished to the
Department in order that consideration may be given as to whether
any Federal laws have been violated and for information concerning
possible subversive infiltration into the Executive Branch of the
Government.
With regard to a determination as to whether any Federal
laws have been violated, it is noted the violations generally
involve Title 18, U. S. Code, Section 1001, and a response is
'received from the Criminal Division.
Information concerning subversive infiltration into the
Executive Branch of the Government is furnished for the
Department's assistance in discharging its responsibilities under
Section 13 of Executive Order 10450 which reads: "The Attorney
General is requested to render to the hoads of departments and
agencies such advice as may be requisite to enable thon to
establish and maintain an appropriate employee security program.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
Clarence M. Kelley
Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FROM: Glen E. Pommerening
SUBJECT:
**Assistant Attorney General »
for Administration
Federal Employee Security Program
Executive Order 10450
DATE: NOV 1 1974
This is in response to your memoranda, entitled as above,
dated May 8, 1974 and August 19, 1974, directed to the Deputy
Attorney Geņeral, Criminal Division, and referring to pro-
blems which have arisen as a result of the promulgation of
Executive Order Ì1785 which amends Executive Order 10450.
view of the involvement of my staff in these matters, I will
undertake to answer your questions with the concurrence of the
Criminal Division.
In
As you know this matter has been under continuing’review
both in the Task Force, chaired by a representative of this
office, of working level representatives of various agencies
in the security field and is now under study to a lesser degree
in Project #10 of the "Domestic Council on Privacy",
You ask that the Department; (a) provide specific instruc-
tions to the Bureau to conduct intelligence-type investigations
to identify and determine the activities of organizations now
described in the amended Section 8(a) (5) of Executive Order
10450; (b) furnish guidelines to be used by the Bureau in ini-
tiating investigations of individuals under the captioned matter
pursuant to Executive Order 10450 and specifically, criteria to
be utilized in determining whether available information is a
sufficient basis for investigation.
Under the amendment to Section 8(a) (5) of Executive Order
10450, we now have only two types of organizations; (1) those
which unlawfully advocate or practice the commission of acts...
of force or violence to prevent others from exercising their
rights under the constitution or laws of the United States or
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any State, (2) or which seek to overthrow the Government of
the United States, or any State or subdivision thereof, by
unlawful means. (Emphasis added).
Of course, the key words which are underlined indicate
that the investigation should be initially based on a possible
violation of a federal (such as the Smith Act) or state statute
prohibiting unlawful advocacy or the commission of any unlawful
act of force or violence. However, in order for the Bureau to
detect organizations with a potential of the above nature, it
is important that the investigation proceed on the basis of in-
formation indicating that the organization may be of the nature
mentioned. It is not necessary that a crime occur before the
investigation is initiated, but only that a reasonable evaluation
of the available information suggests that the activities of the
organization may fall within the proscription of the Order. The
most recent example of the type of organization, that you have
advised is becoming more prevalent, is the small but dedicated
to violence, Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA). Organizations of
this nature would clearly fall within the Order and should be
investigated as soon as information is available indicating their
potentiality for violence and of course, if possible, prior to
the fulfillment of their purposes.
It is true that Executive Order 11785 eliminated the prior
communist, totalitarian, fascist, and subversive characterizations
and definitions, but there was no intention of restricting the
investigations of such organizations if their programs call for
acts of force or violence or the unlawful advocacy of the com-
mission of acts of force or violence in furtherance of these
programs.
It is not possible to set definite parameters covering the
initiation of investigations of potential organizations falling
within the Order but once the investigation reaches a stage that
offers a basis for determining that the activities are legal in
nature, then the investigation should cease, but if the investi-
gation suggests a determination that the organization is engaged
in illegal activities or potentially illegal activities it should
continue.
It follows in answer to your second question that individ-
uals' who are active either as members of or as affiliates of
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organizations described above should be investigated when
information is received indicating their involvement. The
same yardstick indicated above for organizations in deter-
mining whether the investigation should continue, should apply
concerning individuals and when a determination can reasonably
be made that the individuals activities, either within the
organization or as an individual, do not appear to be in vio-
lation of any law, then the investigation should cease.
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Assistant Attorney General
for Administration
Director, FBI
FEDERAL EMPLOYEE SECURITY PROGRAM
EXECUTIVE ORDER 10450
December 11, 1974
Reference is made to your memorandum dated
November 1, 1974, in answer to our previous inquiries
requesting advice concerning the effect of Executive.
Order (80) 11735 on our investigations of organizatious
and individuals engaged in subversive activities.
While referenced memorandum advises we should
use the same yardstick for investigation of subversive
organizations and subversive individuals, the comments
following that advico, concerning individuals, are
believed subject to intergratation as being more
restrictive in scope. Specifically, concerning organ-
izations, you essentially advised that when investigation
dotermines the activities are local in nature, than
the investigation should cease, out if the activitios
are illegal or potentially illeral, the investigation
should continue. Concerning individuals, the
menorandum advises essentially that the same yardstick
be used but adds when the activities do not appear to
be in violation of any law, then the investigation should
cease.
Further, the tenor of your memorandum,
particularly comments contained in page two, paragraph
one, follow the concept of investigative scope consistent
with the advice as to investigation of subversive
organizations but does appear to conflict with the
latter comments concerning investigation of individuals
where the phrase "not in violation of any law" is used.
We would appreciate clarification concerning this matter.
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Assistant Attorney General
for Administration
Your memorandum of November 1, 1974, in part,
responded to this Bureau's memorandum of August 19, 1974,
which asked for guidelines to be used by the FBI in
initiating investigations of applicants and employees in .
the Executive Branch of the Government pursuant to Section
8(d) of EO 10450. This Section specifically instructs
other agencies to promptly refer to the FBI for investi-
gation those cases which develop information indicating
that an individual may have been subjected to coercion,
influence or pressure to act contrary to the interests of
the national security, or information relating to any of
the other matters described therein.
Since the guidelines furnished by you are
concerned primarily with possible violation of law, a
decision to be made by the Department, it will be
appreciated if you will furnish additional guidelines
to cover "sympathetic association" and other standards
mentioned in Section 8(a) (2) through (8) when the
investigation concerns an applicant or employee in the
Executive Branch of the Government.
In considering the foregoing, it should be noted
the FBI has another responsibility under NO 10450 which is
'set forth in Section 5. This Section provides that
whenever there is developed or received by any department
or agency information indicating that the retention in
employment of any officer or employee of the Government
may not be clearly consistent with the interests of the
national security, such information shall be forwarded to
the head of the employing department or agency or his
representative.
Your attention is also invited to Chapter 736. of
the Federal Personnel Manual, which instructs agencies to
promptly refer to the FBI for investigation cases which
develop information indicating that a person may have been
subject to coercion, influence or pressure to act contrary
to the interests of the national security, or information on
possible disloyalty to the United States.
it
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Assistant Attorney General
for Administration
Chapter 732 of the Federal Personnel Manual
instructs that before an agency issues a letter of charges
under 50 10450, the Department of Justice shall be
consulted to assure that the rights of the employees are
fully considered. Section 13 of CO 10450 requests the
Attorney General to render to the heads of departments and
agencies such advice as may be requisite to enable them to
establish and maintain an appropriate employee security
program.
Available information indicates that difficulties
of proof imposed by the courts in loyalty and security cases
have proved almost insurmountable and as a result no removals
or other adverse actions have been taken on these grounds for
Several years and the adjudicative basis has apparently
shifted from loyalty and security to suitability.
An early response in this matter will be
appreciated.
NOTE:
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We have corresponded with the Department concerning
amendments to EO 10450 by EO 11785 and requested guidelines
as to our investigations of subversive matters defined in
EO 10450 as amended by EO 11785 as none have been previously
furnished by the Department. This is necessary because the
Federal Employee Security Program depends on subversive
information originating with our subversive investigations.
The foregoing requests clarification in conflicting language
in the Department's response as to subversive investigations
and response to questions concerning the FBI's investigative
role in the above Program.
Although our original inquiry was directed to
Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, the Department
memorandum notes Assistant Attorney General, Administrative
Division, answered with concurrence of the Criminal Division.
We are, therefore, directing our request for clarification to
Assistant Attorney General for Administration.
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March 3, 1976 #MDR-6 2/6/01
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED_
DATE 2/6/01 BY SPALMKO
U.S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTLE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
Reference is made to SSC letter dated February 9,
1976, requesting appropriate FBI materials describing the
policy and procedures of the Bureau for investigations carried
out pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 10450, (enclosed), as
amended, including, but not limited to, the standards for
checking the names for Federal employees or prospective
employces in FBI files (a National Agency Check) the standards
for determining whether or not there is "derogatory information"
in the FBI files, the policies for dissemination of such infor-
mation, and the circumstances under which the FBI will conduct
its own investigation of a prospective Federal employec. Set
forth below is this Bureau's response to the requests mentioned
in referenced letter. Also enclosed are materials responsive
to the requests mentioned in referenced letter.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE FBI FOR
INVESTIGATIONS PURSUANT TO EO 10450, AS AMENDED
Executive Order (EO) 10450, as amended, came into
existence on April 27, 1953, and serves as the basic authority
under which most personnel investigations are conducted at the
present time involving applicants and employees in the
Executive Branch.
EO 10450, in its preamble, states that the interests
of the national security require all persons privileged to
be employed by the Government shall be reliable, trustworthy,
of good conduct and character, and of complete and unswerving
Dep. AD Adm. loyalty to the United States.
Assoc. Dir.
Dep. AD Inv.
Asst. Dir.:
Admin.
Section 2 requires the agency head to maintain an
Comp. Syst. Offective program to insure that the employment or retention
Ext. Affairs of applicants and employees is clearly consistent with the
Files & Com. interests of the national security.
Gen. Inv.
Ident.
Inspection Original and one copy to AG.
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SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC).
Section 8 lists the conditions for developing infor-
mation which is of investigative and, by inference, adjudicative
interest.
Section 13 states: "The Attorney General is requested
to render to the heads of departments and agencies such advice
as may be requisite to enable them to establish and maintain
an appropriate employee security program.'
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Chapter 732 of the Federal Personnel Manual instructs
that before an agency issues a letter of charges under EO 10450,
the Department of Justice shall be consulted to assure that the
rights of the employees are fully considered.
The Government Printing Office, General Accounting
office, and Library of Congress, all in the Legislative
Branch, voluntarily participated in the loyalty program.
prescribed by EO 9835. The same agencies desired to participate
in the program set up by NO 10450. These agencies again,
with the approval of the Department of Justice, worked out
with the Department and with the Civil Service Commission
The results
procedures for their participation in EQ 10450.
of FBI investigations under EO 10450 concerning applicants
and employees of these agencies in the Legislative Branch are
furnished to the Civil Service Commission, which in turn
furnishes the results to the designated officials in the
specific agency.
Available information indicates that difficulties.
of proof imposed by the courts in loyalty and security
cases are considered almost insurmountable and as a result
no removal or other adverse actions have been taken on.
these grounds for several years and the adjudicative
basis has shifted from loyalty and security to suitability.
Thus, favorable determinations are said to be based on
EO 10450 while unfavorable decisions almost always rely on
the suitability provisions of Civil Service Regulations.
It is noted that you have previously reviewed
Section 19, "Applicant and Employee Investigations Conducted
for Other Government Agencies," FBI Manual of Instructions,
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SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
Volume II, which contains instructions to be followed for
investigations carried out pursuant to EO 10450, as amended.
This should be referred to for an understanding of the FBI's
policy and procedures.
Section 8 (d) reads as follows:
There shall be referred promptly to the Federal
Bureau of Investigation all investigations
being conducted by any other agencies which
develop information indicating that an indivi-
dual may have been subjected to coercion,
influence, or pressure to act contrary to
the interests of the national security, or
information relating to any of the matters
described in subdivisions (2) through (8)
of subsection (a) of this section. In cases
so referred to it, the Federal Bureau of
Investigation shall make a full field investigation.
Chapter 736 of the Federal Personnel Manual
instructs agencies to promptly refer to the FBI for
investigation cases "which develop information indicating
that a person may have been subject to coercion, influence,
or pressure to act contrary to the interests of the national
security, or information on possible disloyalty to the
United States. This Chapter also requires that "information
as to subversive activity on the part of employees in the
Executive Branch....is referred by the employing agency.
to the Federal Bureau of Investigation" so that necessary
investigation is conducted by the FBI.
H
In a memorandum dated August 19, 1974, (enclosed),
to the Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division,
with a copy for the Director, Department Security Staff,
Department of Justice, reference was made to EO 11785 dated
June 4, 1974, (enclosed), which abolished the Attorney
General's list of designated organizations, one of the
standards used by the FBI in initiating investigations of
individuals pursuant to EO 10450. It was pointed out this
standard was eliminated with regard to investigations of
applicants and employees in the Executive Branch which may
be initiated by the FBI based on information in our files
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SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
as well as in evaluating requests for investigations of
individuals received from other agencies and departments
pursuant to Section 8 (d) of 50 10450. Guidelines were
requested for the use of the FBI in initiating investigations
of individuals pursuant to EO 10450 and specifically criteria
to be utilized in determining whether available information
is sufficient basis for investigation under 50 10450.
A response to these inquiries was made by the
Assistant Attorney General for Administration on November 1,
1974, (enclosed), advising that the FBI should continue to
conduct investigations to identify organizations coming
within the purview of Section 8 (a) (5) of EO 10450, i.e.,
organizations which: (1) unlawfully advocate or practice
the commission of acts of force or violence to prevent
others from exercising their rights under the Constitution
or laws of the United States or any State; or (2) which seek
to overthrow the Government of the United States or any
State or subdivision thereof by unlawful means. The Depart-
ment advised that if the investigation of an organization
* suggests a determination that the organization is engaged
in illegal activities or potentially illegal activities, it
should continue.
The
Regarding the investigation of individuals, the
Department advised that members or affiliates of organizations
described above should be investigated and the same yardstick
should be utilized as was indicated for organizations in
determining whether the investigation should continue.
Department added, however, that "when a determination can
reasonably be made that the individual's activities, either
within the organization or as an individual, do not appear to
be in violation of any law, then the investigation should cease.
In a memorandum dated December 11, 1974, (enclosed),
to the Assistant Attorney General for Administration, clarifi-
cation was requested of the guidelines for investigations by
the FBI of applicants and employees in the Executive Branch
under EO 10450 since the Department's statement that the same
yardstick should be utilized in the case of organizations and
individuals appears to be at variance with that used concerning
organizations.
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SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
STANDARDS FOR CHECKING FBI FILES
FOR A NATIONAL AGENCY CHECK
Section 3(a) provides that the appointment of
each civilian employee shall be made subject to investigation
but in no event shall the investigation include less than
a national agency check including a check of the fingerprint
files of the FBI.
Although the scope of a national agency check is
not defined in EO 10450, Chapter 736 of the Federal Personnel
Manual defines a national agency check as including a check
of the fingerprint files, Identification Division, FBI, and of
the investigative files of the FBI,
STANDARDS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT
THERE IS "DEROGATORY INFORMATION" IN THE FBI FILES
The standards for determining what is derogatory
information is such information that shall relate, but shall
not be limited to, those facts described in subdivisions (1-2)
of Section 8 (a).
POLICIES FOR DISSEMINATION OF SUCH DEROGATORY INFORMATION
Section 5 of EO 10450 provides:
Whenever there is developed by any department or
agency information indicating that the retention
in employment of any officer or employee of the
Government may not be clearly consistent with the
interests of the national security, such informa-
tion shall be forwarded to the head of the
employing department or agency or his represen-
tatives....
If the FBI receives information coming within the
provisions of this section, the FBI has the responsibility to
disseminate it whether it be of a suitability or loyalty
nature. Chapter 735 of the Federal Personnel Manual contains
The conditions for
language similar to that in Section 5.
the types of derogatory information involved are set forth
in Section 8 (a) of the Order.
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SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
Supplement Number 4 (revised) of Departmental
Order 3464, signed by the Attorney General on January 13,
1953, provides that all files, documents, records and reports
in the Department of Justice shall be regarded as of a
confidential nature.
The Attorney General by memorandum dated December 5,
1947, advised the Bureau that the practice in passing along
to the various government departments and agencies information
which comes to its attention in connection with the conducting
of investigations, normally and regularly within the Bureau's
jurisdiction, is entirely appropriate and correct. The Attorney
General added that it would appear that the Bureau would be
remiss in its duty if it failed to pass along information
coming to it which might prove in the interest of the general
welfare. He added that it is not the Bureau's responsibility
to determine whether the information is or is not of importance
to the particular agency in the carrying out of its current
activities and responsibility, and whether or not any action
is taken by the department or agency is not, of course,
principal concern of the Bureau. The Attorney General advised,
therefore, that in his opinion the Bureau should continue to
pass along information, which it is believed might be of
interest to the various departments and agencies.
a
It should be noted that our FBI reports distributed
to outside agencies are stamped as the property of the FBI with
this additional notation, This document contains neither
recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI and in leaned to your
agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside
your agency.
PBI memorandum dated August 14, 1974, (enclosed),
the Assistant Attorney General for Administration, copies for
the Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, and
for the Director, Department Security Staff, confirmed the
results of investigations of individuals pursuant to EO 10450
be furnished, where pertinent, to the Director, Department
Security Staff.
to
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SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
The memorandum pointed out that, as in the past,
these reports are furnished to the Department in order that
consideration may be given as to whether any Federal laws
have been violated and for information concerning possible
subversive infiltration into the Executive Branch of the
Government.
With regard to a determination as to whether any
Federal laws have been violated, it was noted the violations
generally involve Title 18, U.S. Code 1001, and a response is
received from the Criminal Division.
Information concerning subversive infiltration
into the Executive Branch is furnished for the Department's
assistance in discharging its responsibilities under
Section 13 of EO 10450.
The Assistant Attorney General for Administration,
by memorandum dated August 26, 1974, (enclosed), advised that
the practice as outlined in the memorandum of August 14, 1974,
satisfies the needs of the Department.
As the result of reorganization in the Department,
these reports are now sent to the Director, Security and
Administrative Services Staff.
CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THE FBI WILL CONDUCT ITS
OWN INVESTIGATION OF A PROSPECTIVE FEDERAL EMPLOYEE
With regard to Sections 5 and 8 (d), supra, the FBI
sent a memorandum dated May 1, 1953, (enclosed), to the
Deputy Attorney General pointing out that the FBI contemplated
following the policy in existence under EO 9835 (Federal
Employee Loyalty Program) of initiating an investigation based
on available information rather than awaiting a request for
such an investigation under EO 10450 from the interested
department or agency. It was stated that if this practice
was in conflict with the provisions of EO 10450, consideration
could be given to clarification in subsequent regulations.
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In reply the Deputy Attorney General on June 25,
1953, (enclosed), advised he did not believe the policy
outlined in the memorandum dated May 1, 1953, to be in
conflict with any provision of EO 10450 and saw no reason
why the FBI should not continue this policy.
The FBI has continued the practice approved in
the Department's memorandum of June 25, 1953, and by memorandum
dated January 23, 1976, to the Deputy Attorney General, the
Department was advised that this policy still continues
under the provisions of EO 10450.
Enclosures.
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Information regarding FBI policy and procedure for investi-
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matters if appropriate. Any feedback or evidence of investigatory interests
should be noted. Commitments made to supply additional information should be
noted. Additionally, certain administrative information may be entered here,
e.g., restrictions on review of a document, if document was paraphrased, whether
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Mr. W. R. Wannall
Mr. W. O. Cregar
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February 3, 1976
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
Reference is made to SSC letter dated January 7, 1976,
requesting certain materials from the FBI.
Enclosed for your approval and forwarding to the SSC
is the original of a memorandum which constitutes this Bureau's
response to the request for material set forth in paragraph two
of referenced letter.
A copy of this memorandum is being furnished for your
records, along with a set of the materials which is to be de-
livered to the SSC with the memorandum.
Attention is invited to a number of references in
the materials to Mr. John T. Elliff, Director, Domestic Intel-
ligence Task Force, SSC. Because of these references, it is
our intention that when the materials are to be delivered to
the SSC, we will invite Mr. Elliff to review the materials at
FBI Headquarters and respect his desires as to whether or not
any of the references should be excised prior to actual delivery
of the materials. This procedure will thus insure the privacy
considerations relative to Mr.
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a representative of this Bureau with Mr. Michael E. Shaheen, Jr.,
Special Counsel for Intelligence Coordination, who agreed with
our proposal.
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attached below the yellow of the LHM is a set of the materials
which will be retained by Bureau and we have flagged by paper
clips those paragraphs which contain the pertinent references
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WITH RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE
ACTIVITIES (SSC)
Assoc. Dir.
Reference is made to SSC letter dated January 7, 1976,
requesting certain materials from the FBI.
The material requested in paragraph two of referenced
letter is being delivered with this memorandum. With respect
to the material being delivered, it should be noted there are
several instances wheroin the documents provided refor to pre-
vious communications, exhibits, and attachments. Extensive file
reviews were conducted and some of these communications could
not be located. In other instances when such communications wore
located, they were reviewed and found to not pertain to changes
being made to Section 87 of the Manual of Instructions. Addition*
ally, the final approved version of Section 87 and the Position
Paper by Thomas J. Smith cantioned "Domestic Intelligence Division-
Scope of FBI Authority, Jurisdiction and Responsibility In Domestic
Intelligence Investigations" are not being submitted with this
memorandum inasmuch as these items have previously been furnished
the SSC.
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SSC requested material reflecting process by which
Dep. AD Inv. Section 87 was changed during 1973, from inception to final ap-
Asst. Dir.: proval.
A review of pertinent files reveals questions were
raised during 1971 about the FBI's jurisdiction in the security
Ext. Affairs field by Senator S. J. Ervin and John T. Elliff. Former Acting
Files & ComDirector L. Patrick Gray, III, requested, during early 1972,
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preparation of in-depth position papers for an Executive Con-
ference which led to the above-mentioned paper by Thomas J. Smith.
Thereafter Section 87 was revamped and security investigations
were to be based on Federal statutes.
As indicated above, extensive file reviews were con-
ducted to locate various communications referred to in documents
being provided SSC and these efforts were negative. Additionally,
some documents being provided SSC contain information of interest
regarding the manual change; however, enclosures and attached
letters with these documents did not pertain to the manual change
and therefore these items were not furnished SSc.
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Caption of Document: Re SSC let 1/7/76 request for
Section 87 of the Manual of Instructions.
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Delivered by:
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Return this receipt to the Intelligence Division, FBI
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1. HOW PROVIDED (check appropriate term. If a document was made available
for review but not transmitted, so note.)
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BRIEFING
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TESTIMONY
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2. DATE PROVIDED
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SSC
2/3/76
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interviewee, testifier and subject)
5.
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SSC letter 1/7/76
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used underline for emphasis)
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Material reflecting process by which Section 87 of Manual of
Instructions was changed during 1973, from inception to final
approval.
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HSC) or changes to a previously submitted form are necessary, submit a
copy of the original abstract, with the change indicated.
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substance of information and showing relationship to Intelligence Community
matters if appropriate. Any feedback or evidence of investigatory interests
should be noted. Commitments made to supply additional information should be
noted. Additionally, certain administrative information may be entered here,
e.g., restrictions on review of a document, if document was paraphrased, whether
interviewee is current or former employee, etc. If actual document or transcript
is provided, that fact should be noted and no summary is required. Additional
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MAR
8 1976
The attached letter from the SSC was discussed
with Mr. Tom McNiff of the Bureau on March 8, 1976.
It requires no response unless the FBI has objections
to the draft SSC report on the Huston Plan.
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JOHN G. TOWER, TEXAS, VICE CHAIRMAN
PHILIP A. ART, MICH.
WALTER F. MONDALE, MESIN
„WALTER D. HUDDLEŠTON, KY.
ROBERT MORGAN, N.C.
GARY HART, COLO.
HOWARD H. BAKER, JENN.
BARRY GOLDWATER, ARIZ.
CHARLES MC C. MATHIAS, JR., MD.
RICHARD S. SCHWEIKER, PA,
WILLIAM G. MILLER, STAFF DIRECTOR
FREDERICK A. O. SCHWARZ, JR., CHIEF COUNSEL
CURTIS R. SMOTHERS, MINORITY COUNSEL
MAR 5
11 49 AM $76
DEPT. OF JUSTICE
MAIL UNIT
United States Senate
SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
(PURSUANT TO S. RES. 21, 14TH CONGRESS)
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
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Michael E. Shaheen, Jr., Esq.
Office of Professional Responsibility
U. S. Department of Justice (Room 4313)
Washington, D. C. 20530
Dear Mike:
On February 23, 24, and March 3, 1976, Mr. William
Cregar of the FBI reviewed the Select Committee's draft
report entitled "National, Security, Civil Liberties, and
the Collection of Intelligence,: A Report on the Huston Plan"
for security problems. Loch Johnson, of the Committee staff,
revised the draft to meet all security problems which were
raised and discussed the revisions with Mr. Cregar to make
certain that their concerns were met.
This letter is intended to confirm the fact that, un-
less I receive word to the contrary from you, the Department
of Justice has no objection, on security grounds, to the
publication of this report.
Thanks very much for your help throughout the inquiry
into this subject.
ALL FEI DROSMATION CONTAINED
FERIET ISLAN
DATE 2601 SPRÄLMKP
Sincerely,
Frederick A. O. Schwarz, Jr.
Chief Counsel
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Paul Daly, FBI
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Memorandum
Mr. J. B. Adams
FROM: Legal Counsel
SUBJECT:
SENSTUDY 75
3/8/76
DATE:
Attached is a letter dated 3/5/76 addressed to
Michael E. Shaheen, Jr., Esquire, Office of Professional
Responsibility, U.S. Department of Justice, from
Frederick A. O. Schwarz, Jr., Chief Counsel of captioned
Committee, confirming the fact that the FBI has reviewed
the captioned Committee's draft report titled "CIA and FBI
Mail Opening." The FBI's review, according to this letter,
was to insure the draft report met all security problems.
It is noted that the FBI's review of this report is not for
purposes of accuracy but rather to insure that there are no
problems relating to classification of material or similar
problems.
RECOMMENDATION:
Assoc. Dir.
Dep. AD Adm. _
Dep. AD Inv.
Asst. Dir.:
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in the draft report.
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FRANK CHURCH, IDAHO, CHAIRMAN
JOHN G. TOWER, TEXAS, VICE CHAIRMAY,
PHILIP A. HART, MICH.
WALTER F. MONDALE, MINN.
WALTER D. HUDDLESTON, KY.
ROBERT MORGAN, N.C..
GARY HART, COLO:
HOWARD H. BAKER, JR., TENN.
BARRY GOLDWATER, ARIZ.
CHARLES MC C. MATHIAS, JR., MD.
RICHARD S. SCHWEIKER, PA.
WILLIAM G. MILLER, STAFF DIRECTOR
FREDERICK A. O. SCHWARZ, JR., CHIEF COUNSEL
CURTIS R. SMOTHERS, MINORITY COUNSEL
Alnited States Senate
SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
(PURSUANT TO S. RES. 21, 94TH CONGRESS)
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
March 5, 1976
Michael E. Shaheen, Jr., Esquire
Office of Professional Responsibility
Room 4313
U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20530
Dear Mike:
"
On March 4, 1976, Mr. James Johnson of the FBI re-
viewed the Select Committee's draft titled "CIA and FBI
Mail Opening.' James Dick and Thomas Dawson of the Com-
mittee staff revised the draft to meet all security
problems previously raised by Mr. James Lee of the Bureau,
and discussed the revisions with Mr. Johnson to make cer-
tain that their concerns were met.
This letter is to confirm the fact that, unless I
receive word to the contrary from you, the Department of
Justice has no objection to the publication of this report.
Thanks again for your help throughout the inquiry
into this subject.
Sincerely,
Il
A.O. niz
Frederick A. O. Schwarz, Jr.
Chief Counsel
Copy to Paul Daly
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 2/6/01 BY SPRAUMKP
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Mr. W. R. Wannall
Mr. S. J. Miller
February 26, 1976
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Mr. V. R. Thornton
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Reference is made to SSC letter dated January 19, 1976,
requesting access to certain FBI materials.
Enclosed for your approval and forwarding to the SSG
is an original of a memorandum in response to Item 6 of
referenced SSC letter.
A copy of this memorandum is being furnished for
your records.
Enclosures (2)
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DATE 2/6/01 BY SBALMKO
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U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
Reference is made to SSC letter dated January 19,
1976, Item 6 of which requests access to copies of memoranda
of letters between the FBI and IRS regarding the finances of:
Fred Hampton, Bobby Rush, the Chicago Black Panther Party,
Rev. John Fry and Charles La Paglia.
With respect to Item 6 a review of pertinent FBI
files discloses there was only correspondence between the FBI
and IRS regarding Bobby Rush. Material responsive to Item 6
has been assembled and is available for review in Room 4171,
J. Edgar Hoover Building, by SSC Staff Members.
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Ident.
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Date:
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OPTIONAL CORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDIZION
GSA GEN. RES. NO. 27
5010-106
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
Tolson
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FROM : G. C. Moore
SUBJECT: BOBBY LEE RUSH
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A request to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for
uncertified copies of the subject's income tax returns is
attached. This information desired for investigative leads.
Dr/mone
Rush is presently the Deputy Minister of Defense
of the Chicago, Illinois, chapter of the Black Panther Party
(BPP). He travels extensively to other mid-western cities,
as well as the East Coast in connection with organizational
activities. He has frequented national headquarters at Oakland,
California, and is known to be a courier of funds to the
national office. He has instigated rallies and demonstrations
in support of Party causes. He has been convicted on unlawful
use and illegal possession of firearms in state courts in
Champaign and Cook County, Illinois.
As a key black extremist, we need to develop all
information of subject's financial sources including his listed
property, stocks, bonds, assets and all employments.
If you
approve, attached memorandum should be returned to Domestic
Intelligence Division in order that income tax returns can
be obtained and reviewed.
RECOMMENDATION:
That attached memorandum be approved requesting
Rush's income tax returns for 1968 and 1969.
Enclosure
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Mr. C. D. Brennan
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Mr. G. C. Moore
March 9, 1971
Mr. G. A. Day
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Mr. D. A. Brumble
Uncertified copies of income tax returns for 1968
and 1969 are requested for the following individual:
Name:
Birth:
Residence;
Employment:
Social Security Number:
Bobby Lee Rush
11/23/46, Sylvester, Georgia
3145 West 16th Street, Chicago,
Illinois (as of 12/8/70)
.
2330 South State Street, Chicago,
Illinois (as of 3/69).
Part-time writer of articles
published Esquire Magazine
(as of 3/69). Deputy Minister
of Defense, Chicago, Illinois,
chapter of Black Panther Party
(1970).
348-36-3088
It is requested that no active investigation be
conducted based solely upon this request.
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captioned "Bobby Lee Rush, Racial Matters Black Panther
Party," dated 3/9/71, prepared by DAB:pjc/cal.
Tolson
Sullivan
Mohr
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ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY FURNISHED INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
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DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9304)
SAC, CHICAGO
BOBBY LEE RUSH
(157-2832) (P).
RM BPP (KEY BLACK EXTREMIST)
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DATE: 2/25/71
Ré Bureau airtel to Albany, 12/23/70.
The above referenced airtel instructed
investigation of a key black extremist to include a check
of the subject's Federal Income Tax return. The Bureau
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RUSH's Social Security Number is 348-36-3088.
His wife's name is SANDRA CAROL-RUSH. His residences
from 1968 to date have been located at 2330 South State
Street, Chicago, and 3145 West 16th Street, Chicago.
RUSH was discharged from the United States Army
on April 20, 1968. He was employed by the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad before becoming Deputy Minister of Information
for the Black Panther Party in Chicago on a full-time basis.
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 2/6/01 BY SP2ALMKP
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Director, FBI
BOBBY LEE RUSH
(157-9304) 62.
RACIAL MATTERS BPP
1
Mr. D. A. Brumble
1
5/6/71
Enclosed for the Chicago Division is one copy of
subject's U. S. individual income tax return for the calendar
year 1968.
Enclosure is being forwarded to your division in
response to your prior request for such information. You
are to insure that this information is used for lead purposes
only. Under no circumstances is the information set forth
to be disseminated outside the Bureau and is not to be
included in any item to be disseminated at a future date.
As soon as additional copy of subject's income
tax return is received for 1969, same will be forwarded
to you.
Enclosure
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NOTE:
Bobby Lee Rush is Minister of Defense, Illinois
Chapter, BPP and a Key Black Extremist. Department forwarded
Rush's income tax form for 1968 in compliance with request
made of them March 11, 1971.
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Dear Mr. Mardian:
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US Treasury Department
Internal Revenue Service
Washington, DC 20224
Date:
APR 200
In reply refer to:
CP:C:D
Honorable Robert C. Mardian
Assistant Attorney General
Internal Security Division
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
Bobby Lee Rush
In re:
Bobby Push
3145 West 16th Street
Chicago, Illinois
SSN: 348-36-3088
In response to your request of March 11, 1971, we
are enclosing a copy of the 1968 income tax return of
Bobby L. Rush.
This copy is being furnished for the purpose
specified in your letter and with the understanding that
it will be treated as confidential in keeping with the
disclosure provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
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We will write you further concerning the 1969 return.
ALL FEI INFORMATION CONTAINED
BARK IS UNCLASSISTED
DATE 2/6/01 BY SPRAUMKR.
Enclosure
REC 98
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Sincerely,
(Signed) D. 7. Pacon
D. W. Bacon
Assistant Commissioner
(Compliance)
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☑MAY 6 1971
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8/31/71
Chicago Guidance
Mr. D. A. Brumble
Compliance nivision, Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
U. S. Department of Treasury, Washington, D. C., kas advised
their master filcs show no record of tax returns filed by
subject for 1068. They have initiated an investigation to
secure any returns which may be due and the Bureau will be
advised upon completion of the investigation. Upon receipt of
same by the Bureau, Chicago will be advised.
Under no circumstances is the information set forth
above to be disseminated cutside the Bureau and is not to be
included in any item to be disseminated at a future date.
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Rush is a top leader and national functionary in the
Black Panther Party (RPP). As Minister of Defense, Chicago
Chapter of BPP, he administrates Midwestern U.S. BPP activities
which in the past included attacks on police, bombings, and
stockpiling of weapons. Bureau has previously furnished
IRS with his complete background. Information from IRS was in
response to a request made of them by the Eureau March 9, 1971,
through the Attorney General.
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In re:
Bobby Lee Rush
Department of the Treasury
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Internal Revenue Service
Washington, DC 20224
Date:
AUG 12 1971
In reply refer to:
CP:D
▷ Honorable Robert C. Mardian
Assistant Attorney General
Internal Security Division
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
Year: 1969
In response to your letter of March 11, 1971, a search
of our individual master files shows no record of returns
filed by the above for the year indicated. Accordingly, we
have asked our field official concerned to initiate an
appropriate investigation to secure any returns which may
be due.
We will write you further upon completion of the investi-
gation.
Sincerely,
له
ALL FBI INFORMATION CONTAINED
HER
DATE 2/6/01 BY SPOAMUP
J.B. Baven
D. W. Bacon
Assistant Commissioner
(Compliance)
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Compliance Division, Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
U. S. Department of Treasury, Washington, D. C., has advised
an investigation by them did not reveal subject had income
in 1969 which would require him to file a tax return.
Under no circumstances is the information set forth
above to be disseminated outside the Bureau and is not to be
included in any item to be disseminated at a future date.
MRR
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NOTE:
Rush is national functionary of Black Panther Party
(BPP), directing their Midwestern operations. Information from
IRS was in response to a request made of them by the Bureau
March 9, 1971, through the Attorney General.
Mr. Tolson
Mr. Felt
Mr. Rosen
Mr. Mohr
Mr. Bishop
Mr. Miller. E.S.
Mr. Callahan
Mr. Casper
Mr. Conrad
Mr. Dalbey
MAILED 6
FEB 29 1972
FBI
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 2/6/01 BY SP2ALMKO
Mr. Cleveland
Mr. Ponder
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Dear Mr. Mardian:
In re:
Bobby Lee Rush
Year: 1969
Honorable Robert C. Mardlan
Assistant Attorney General
Internal Security Division
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
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This is in further response to your request of
March 11, 1971, and supplements our letter of August 12,
1971. Our investigation did not reveal that Bobby Lee
Rush had income in 1969 which would require him to file
a tax return.
If we can be of further assistance, please let us
know.
ST-105
ALL FHI INFORMATION CONTAINED
HERE IS UNCLASSIFED
DATE 2/16/01DY SPARUMKCY
Sincerely,
(Signed) John F. Hanlon
John F. Hanlon
Assistant Commissioner
(Compliance)
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EXCLOCUDE

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA GEN. AG. NO. 27 -
5010-106
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
Tolson
Sullivan
Mohr
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FROM : G. C. Moore
SUBJECT: BOBBY LEE RUSH
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Gandy
Minister of Defermone
A request to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for
uncertified copies of the subject's income tax returns is
attached. This information desired for investigative leads.
Rush is presently the Deputy Minister of Defense
of the Chicago, Illinois, chapter of the Black Panther Party
(BPP). He travels extensively to other mid-western cities,
as well as the East Coast in connection with organizational
activities. He has frequented national headquarters at Oakland,
California, and is known to be a courier of funds to the
national office. He has instigated rallies and demonstrations
in support of Party causes. He has been convicted on unlawful
use and illegal possession of firearms in state courts in
Champaign and Cook County, Illinois.
As a key black extremist, we need to develop all
information of subject's financial sources including his listed
property, stocks, bonds, assets and all employments. If you
approve, attached memorandum should be returned to Domestic
Intelligence Division in order that income tax returns can
be obtained and reviewed.
RECOMMENDATION:
That attached memorandum be approved requesting
Rush's income tax returns for 1968 and 1969.
Enclosure
Mr. W. C. Sullivan
Brennan
1
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Mr. G. C.
Moore
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Mr. C. D. Brennan
Mr. G. C. Moore
March 9, 1971
Mr. G. A. Day
BOBBY LEE RUSH
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Mr. D. A. Brumble
Uncertified copies of income tax returns for 1968.
and 1969 are requested for the following individual:
Name:
Birth:
Residence:
Employment:
Social Security Number:
Bobby Lee Rush
11/23/46, Sylvester, Georgia
3145 West 16th Street, Chicago,
Illinois (as of 12/8/70).
2330 South State Street, Chicago.
Illinois (as of 3/69).
Part-time writer of articles
published Esquire Magazine
(as of 3/69). Deputy Minister
of Defense, Chicago, Illinois,
chapter of Black Panther Party
(1970).
348-36-3038
It is requested that no active investigation be
conducted based solely upon this request.
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Party," dated 3/9/71 prepared by DAB:pjc/cal.
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE: 2/6/01 BY SP2ALM
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BOBBY LEE RUSH
RM BPP (KEY BLACK EXTREMIST)
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Re Bureau airtel to Albany, 12/23/70..
The above referenced airtel instructed
investigation of a key black-extremist to include a check
of the subject's Federal Income Tax return. The Bureau
is requested to obtain a copy of the 1969 Federal Income
Tax return of BOBBY LEE RUSH for review.
Number
RUSH's Social Security Number is 348-36-3088.
His wife's name is SANDRA CAROL RUSH. His residences
from 1958 to date have been located at 2330 South State
Street, Chicago, and 3145 West 16th Street, Chicago.
RUSH was discharged from the United States Army
on April 20, 1968. He was employed by the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad before becoming Deputy Minister of Information
for the Black Panther Party in Chicago on a full-time basis.
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS 
UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 2/6/01 OBALMISP
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5/6/71
BOBBY LEE RUSH
RACIAL HATTERS BPP
Enclosed for the Chicago Division is one copy of
subject's U. S. individual income tax return for the calendar
year 1968.
You
Enclosure is being forwarded to your division in
response to your prior request for such information.
are to insure that this information is used for lead purposes
only. Under no circumstances is the information set forth
to be disseminated outside the Bureau and is not to be
included in any item to be disseminated at a future date.
As soon as additional copy of subject's income
tax return is received for 1969, same will be. forwarded
to you.
Enclosure
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صلاح
NOTE:
Bobby Lee Rush is Minister of Defense, Illincis
Chapter, BPP and a Key Black Extremist, Department forwarded
Rush's income tax form for 1968 in compliance with request
made of them March 11, 1971.
MAILED 6
MAY - 5 1971
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS 
UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 2/6/01 BY SPRALMVS
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Dear Mr. Mardian:
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Bobby Rust
D
Internal Revenue Service
Washington, DC 20224
Date:
APR 20 1300
In reply refer to:
CP:C:D
Honorable Robert C. Mardian
Assistant Attorney General
Internal Security Division
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
Bobby Lee Rush
In re:
3143 West 16th Street
Chicago, Illinois
SSN: 348-36-3088
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In response to your request of March 11, 1971, we
are enclosing a copy of the 1968 income tax return of
Bobby L. Rush.
This copy is being furnished for the purpose
specified in your letter and with the understanding that
it will be treated as confidential in keeping with the
disclosure provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
We will write you further concerning the 1969 return.
Enclosure
ALL VEI INFORMATION CONTAINED
WETE 130 
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Sincerely,
(Signed) D. . Pacon
D. W. Bacon
Assistant Commissioner
(Compliance)
7-930.4162
REC 98
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(KEY BLACK EXTREMIST)
8/31/71
Chicago Guidance
Mr. D. A. Brumble
Compliance Division, Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
1. 3. Department of Treasury, Washington, D. C., has advised
their master files show no record of tax returns filed by
subject for 1080. They have initiated an investigation to
secure any returns which may be due and the Dureau mill be
advised upon completion of the investimation. Upon receipt of
sane by the Bureau, Chicago will be advised.
Under no circumstances is the information set forth
above to be disseminated outside the Bureau and is not to be
included in any item to be disseminated at a future date.
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NOTE:
Rush is a top leader and national functionary in the
Black Panther Party (BPP), As Minister of Defense, Chicago
Chapter of BPP, he administrates Midwestern U.S. EPP activities
which in the past included attacks on police, bombings, and
stockpiling of weapons. Bureau has previously furnished
INS with his complete background, Information from IRS was in
response to a request made of them by the Bureau March 9, 1971,
through the Attorney General.
Tolson
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Callahan
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Dear Mr. Mardian:
In re:
Bobby Lee Rush
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Washington, DC 20224
Date:
AUG 12 1971
In reply refer to:
CP:D
▷ Honorable Robert C. Mardian
Assistant Attorney General
Internal Security Division
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
Year: 1969
In response to your letter of March 11, 1971, a search
of our individual master files shows no record of returns
filed by the above for the year indicated. Accordingly, we
have asked our field official concerned to initiate an
appropriate investigation to secure any returns which may
be due.
We will write you further upon completion of the investi-
gation.
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Compliance Division, Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
U. S. Department of Treasury, Washington, D. C., has advised
an investigation by them did not reveal subject bad income
in 1969 which would require him to file a tax return.
Under no circumstances is the information set forth
above to be disseminated outside the Bureau and is not to be
included in any item to be disseminated at a future date.
MPR
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NOTE:
Rush is national functionary of Black Panther Party
(BPP), directing their Midwestern operations. Information from
IRS was in response to a request made of them by the Bureau
March 9, 1971, through the Attorney General.
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FBI
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Mr. Tolson
Mr. Felt
Mr. Rosen
Mr. Mohr
Mr. Bishop
Mr. Miller, E.S.
Mr. Callahan
Mr. Casper
Mr. Conrad
Mr. Dulbey
Mr. Cleveland
Mr. Ponder
Mr. Bates
Mr. Waikart
Mr. Walters
Mr. Soyars
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Dear Mr. Mardian:
Imre:
Bobby Lee Rush
Year: 1969
Honorable Robert C. Mardian
Assistant Attorney General
Internal Security Division
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
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This is in further response to your request of
March 11, 1971, and supplements our letter of August 12,
1971. Our investigation did not reveal that Bobby Lee
Rush had income in 1969 which would require him to file
a tax return.
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If we can be of further assistance, please let us
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ALL FEI INFORMATION CONTAINED
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DATE 2/6/01 SPA ALMI
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John F. Hanlon
Assistant Commissioner
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I previously forwarded a copy of my letter of
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WALTER F. MONDALE, MINN.
WALTER D. HUDDLESTON, KY.
ROBERT MORGAN, N.C.
GARY HÅRT, COLO.
HOWARD H. BAKER, JR., TENN.
BARRY GOLDWATER, ARIZ.
CHARLES MC C. MATHIAS, JR., MD.
RICHARD 3. SCHWLIKER, PA.
WILLIAM G. MILLER, STAFF DIRECTOR
FREDERICK A. O. SCHWARZ, JR., CHILF COUNSEL
CURTIS R. SMOTHERS, MINORITY COUNSEL
Dear Concerned Citizen:
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Vlnited States Benate
SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
(PURSUANT TO S. RES. 21, 94TH CONGRESS)
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
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DATE 2/6/01 BY SMALMKP
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me regarding the work of the
Select Committee on Intelligence Activities. I am sorry to leam that
you are unable to endorse the Committee's investigation and the efforts
which have been undertaken to strengthen the Nation's intelligence agen-
cies through closer definitions of their legal authority and areas of ·
legitimate operation.
One of the possible abuses under investigation is the violation of the
First and Fourth Amendment rights of Americans under the Constitution
and Bill of Rights. The American system of govenment is unique in that
it not only permits, but encourages, its citizens to voice their views
on important issues. One of the rights we are, trying to protect is your
right to express your thoughts to me, either over the telephone or through
the mails, without having your message intercepted or recorded by inauthor-
ized persons. Highly sophisticated equipment now makes it possible to tum
our surveillance techniques, which were originally designed to intercept
foreign transmissions, inward against ourselves. It is important that pro-
vision be made for the lawful use of this capability, and that protection
be assured our own, citizens who could become the unwitting victims of this
unconstitutional but nevertheless powerful surveillance technology.
I want to take this opportunity to assure you that the Committee's purpose
is not, as some have suggested, to destroy, degrade, or even disrupt the
legitimate functions of the intelligence gathering and law enforcement agen-
cies of the United States. On the contrary, its purpose is to fortify these
valid and vital areas of operation. However, we do intend to identify abuses
or patterns of abuses which are clearly unlawful and take action to prevent
their recurrence, whether they involve individuals or nations. We as indi-
viduals must live within the law; so must our Government and its agencies.
I appreciate your taking the time to write to me, and trust that the
ultimate outcome of this investigation will strengthen the faith of our
people in the integrity of their Government.
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Mr. W. R. Wannall
Mr. W. O. Cregar
Mr. K. A. Mendenhall
February 23, 1976
Reference is made to SSC letter dated February 5,
1976, as modified during a meeting on February 12, 1976,
between John T. Elliff, SSC Staff Member, and Steven K.
Blackhurst, Assistant Special Counsel for Intelligence
Coordination, Department of Justice.
Enclosed for your approval and forwarding to the
SSC is the original of a memorandum' which constitutes this
Bureau's response to the above request.
A copy of this memorandum is being furnished for
your records.
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Special Counsel for
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Dep. AD Inv.
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February 23, 1976
UNITED STATES SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH RESPECT
TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
Assoc. Dir.
Dep. AD Adm.
Dep. AD Inv.
Asst. Dir.:
Admin.
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs
Files & Com. _
Gen. Inv.
Ident.
Inspection
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Spec. Inv.
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Telephone Rm.
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Reference is made to SSC letter dated February 5,
1976, as modified during a meeting on February 12, 1976,
between John T. Elliff, SSC Staff Member, and Steven K.
Blackhurst, Assistant Special Counsel for Intelligence
Coordination, Department of Justice.
In accordance with the agreement between Messrs.
Elliff and Blackhurst, the SSC request of February 5, 1976,
has been limited only to documents pertaining to Attorney
General authorization for electronic surveillance directed
toward organizations engaged in preparations for the fall
of 1969 "March on Washington."
A review of Bureau files indicated three organiza-
tions were targeted for such coverage. These organizations
were the New Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam
(NMC), the Student Mobilization Committee to End the War in
Vietnam (SMC), and the Vietnam Moratorium Committee (VMC).
Attached are unexcised copies of the Attorney
General authorizations, with the exception of the authoriza-
tion dated November 7, 1969, for these electronic
surveillances. Page two of the November 7, 1969, communication
contains a deletion pertaining to the identity of targets of
electronic surveillance not concerned with this
subject matter. This deletion was approved during the
meeting February 12, 1976, mentioned above.
Enclosures (3)
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Material regarding Attorney General authorization for
electronic surveillance directed at organizations engaged
in preparations for 1969 "March on Washington."
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information.
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HSC) or changes to a previously submitted form are necessary, submit a
copy of the original abstract, with the change indicated.
SPECIFIC ITEM NO. 8. SUMMARY enter brief narrative statement describing
substance of information and showing relationship to Intelligence Community
matters if appropriate. Any feedback or evidence of investigatory interests
should be noted. Commitments made to supply additional information should be
noted. Additionally, certain administrative information may be entered here,
e.g., restrictions on review of a document, if document was paraphrased, whether
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is provided, that fact should be noted and no summary is required. Additional
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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
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John A. Mintz, Assistant Director
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Michael E. Shaheen, Jr.
Special Counsel for Intelligence
Coordination
SSC Request Dated February 5, 1976
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FRANK CHURCH, IDAHO, CHAIRMAN
JOHN G. TOWLN, TEXAS, VICE CHAIRMAN
PHILIP A. HART, MICH.
HOWARD H. NAKER, JR ENN.
WALTER E; MONDALE, MINN.
WALTER O. HUDDLESTON, KY.
GARY HART, COLO,
ROBERT MORGAN, N.C.
WILLIAM G. MILLER, STAFF DIRECTOR
FREDERICK A SCHWARZ JR., CHIEF COUNSEL
CURTIS R. SMOTHERS, MINORITY COUNSEL
BARRY GOLDWATER.
CHARLES MC C. MATI
RICHARD S. SCHWEIKEA.
R., MD.
United States Senate.
SELECT COMMITTLE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
(PURSUANT TO S. RES. 21, 14TH CONGRESS)
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
February 5, 1976
Michael E. Shaheen, Jr., Esq.
Special Counsel for Intelligence Coordination
Office of the Deputy Attorney General
U. S. Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
Dear Mike:
The Select Committee requests delivery in
unexcised form of the materials pertaining to the authori-
zation of and recommendation for electronic surveillance
directed in the fall of 1969 at organizations engaged in
preparations for the "March on Washington" to protest the
Vietnam War. The Select Committee also desires that this
material be provided in a form suitable for public release
as part of the Committee's report.
Sincerely,
་
John T.Ellight
John T. Elliff
Director
Domestic Intelligence Task Force
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THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
WASHINGTON
November 6, 1969
Mr. Tolson..
Mr. DeLoach_.
Mr. Walters-
Mr. Mohr_
Mr. Bishop-
Mr. Casper.
Mr. Callahan.
Mr. Conrad...
Mr. Felt
Mr. Gaia
Mr. Ros
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Mr. Sutivan..
Mr. Tavel.
TO: J. Edgar Hoover
Shel Dom
FROM: John N. Mitchell
RE: Fall Offensive Against the War in Vietnam
November 12-16, 1969
Internal Security - Miscellaneous
With respect to the attached approval, I request
that you follow prior directions concerning conver-
sations relating to the attorney-client relationship
of the parties involved in the Chicago conspiracy
trial.
ALL FRI INFORMATION CONTAINED
ESRESENTCLASSTICITEED
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nel without the express approval of the FBI .
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person-
nation outside your Committee. Its use is limited to official 
proceedings by
This document is prepared in response to your request and 
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
FALL OFFENSIVE AGAINST THE WAR IN VIETNAM
NOVEMBER 12-16, 1969
INTERNAL SECURITY
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The New Mobilization Committee to End the War in
Vietnam (NMC) is coordinating efforts for a massive antiwar
manifestation to take place in Washington, D. C.,
November 12-16, 1969. This group maintains a Washington, D. C.,
office at 1029 Vermont Avenue, Northwest, where the planning
takes place.
This demonstration could possibly attract the
largest number of demonstrators ever to assemble in
Washington, D. C. The large number is cause for major
concern should violence of any type break out. It is
necessary for this Bureau to keep abreast of events as
they occur, and we feel that in this instance advance
knowledge of plans and possible areas of confrontation
would be most advantageous to our coverage and to the
safety of individuals and property. Accordingly, we are
requesting authorization to install a telephone surveillance
on the Washington office of the NMC.
Interception will be made without trespass and
maximum security will be guaranteed. Because of extensive ·
contacts of the organization involved, it cannot be
anticipated whether individuals who are or may be placed
under an active investigation for possible criminal
violations will be overheard by this coverage.
APPROVED
DATE
Respectfully,
Edigan
John Edgar Hoover
Director
Hi. Muretie
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 2/6/01 BY SPALMED
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
FALL OFFENSIVE AGAINST THE WAR IN VIETNAM
NOVEMBER 12-16, 1969
INTERNAL SECURITY MISCELLANEOUS
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The New Mobilization Committee to End the War in
Vietnam (NMC) is sponsoring a massive antiwar manifestation
to take place in Washington, D. C., on November 12-16, 1969.
The Student Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam
(SMC) and the Vietnam Moratorium Committee (VMC) are closely
coordinating their efforts with NMC in organizing the
demonstration. NMC, SMC and VMC occupy adjoining office
space at 1029 Vermont Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D. Č.
SMC is completely dominated and controlled by the
Trotskyist Socialist Workers Party (SWP) and its youth affiliate,
the Young Socialist Alliance (YSA). The VMC has recently
endorsed fully the activities of NMC concerning the upcoming
antiwar demonstration.
This demonstration could possibly attract the
largest number of demonstrators ever to assemble in
Washington, D. C., which is cause for major concern should
violence of any type break out. It is necessary for this
Bureau to keep abreast of events as they occur, and we feel
advance knowledge of plans and possible areas of confrontation
during the demonstration would be most advantageous to our
coverage and to the safety of individuals and property.
We have separately requested authorization to install
a telephone surveillance on the office of NMC. To further
implement our coverage, we are requesting authorization to
install telephone surveillances on the offices of SMC and VMC.
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-
nation outside your 
Committee. Its use is limited to official proceedings by
your Committee and the 
content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person-
nel without the express 
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Memorandum for the Attorney General
Interception will be made without trespass and
maximum security will be guaranteed. Because of extensive
contacts of the organizations involved, it cannot be anticipated
whether individuals who are or may be placed under an active
investigation for possible criminal violations will be over-
heard by this coverage.
In accordance with my policy of keeping to an
absolute minimum the number of such installations, I am
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Organization
Labor Party functionaries Fred Jerome, San Francisco, California,
and Walter Linder, New York, New York.) Separate communications
will be forwarded to you in this regard.
Respectfully,
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John Edgar Hoover
Director
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Director, FBI 62-11681-1466
U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE
ON İNTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
Mr. Fred H. Hall of Plantation, Florida, formerly
employed by the FBI and subsequently by the Central Intelligence
Agency, from which Agency he retired about six years ago, has
made available to this Bureau a copy of a letter he wrote a
short while ago to Senator Frank Church, Chairman of the SSC.
Hall also sent a copy of his letter to Congressman Otis G. Pike,
Chairman of the House Select Committee on Intelligence
Activities.
I thought you would be interested in Mr. Hall's
observations and am therefore enclosing a copy of his letter.
Enclosure
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Michael E. Shaheen, Jr.
Special Counsel for
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Hon. Frank Church
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sen. Church:
C_O_P_Y
By way of background, I served honorably with both the Federal Bureau of Inve
igation and the Central Intelligence Agency for a combined total of over 33
years. I am proud of my service with each agency and I feel that my activities
were quite worthwhile and in the national interest. I am a graduate of George
Washington University Law School and a member of the bar. I am now retired.
As an interested and intellectually curious citizen, I have been reading
accounts in the public press concerning the activities of the committee which
you happen to chair and of the House Committee which Rep. Otis Pike happens to
chair, both dealing with the U.S. investigative and intelligence programs.Brief-
ly stated, I am totally nauseated by the irresponsible way in which both of you
demand highly sensitive and classified data which seems to be publicized soon
after you get it. It is my opinion and that of many friends that your committees
are effectively destroying the credibility of these agencies and making impos-
sible their effective performance in the future.
Before going further, let me state that I do not condone irregularities, im-
← proprieties or illegalities by either agency in their normal, routine activities
but I do see the justification, in serious security or Mafia like criminal acti-
vities, for certain "extracurricular" activities to achieve needed ends and I
think that the Congress should quietly recognize such, with reasonable controls.
You should be proud and complimentary, for instance in my opinion, about the
highly publicized and often misrepresented mail intercept program when you
stop to realize that it was confined to mail to and from Russia and, insofar as
I read, the results were given appropriate safeguards.
I have no objection to having some type of scrutiny and supervision of these
agencies by some well qualified and impartial panel and I do not object to
having appropriate administrative action taken against offending employees and
officials,if their rights are protected. What I do strongly object to is the
pathetically inept and horrendously damaging procedures whereby your inquiries
on sensitive matters are regularly reported, sometimes incompletely and for
apparent political reasons. It just seems to me that someone connected with your
committees is afflicted with political "diarrhea of the mouth" which impels
them to babble without regard to common sense or the welfare of our intelligence
programs and, as I read the press, you two gentlemen both have this weakness.
I am sure that the intelligence organizations of all major nations make some
mistakes.But have you ever seen the British, the French, the Russians, the
Germans, the Israeli or the Japanese governments conduct such a "three ring
circus" on sensitive matters as you men are doing to your everlasting discredit?
I am sure also that we are the laughing stock of all the above enumerated
nations. What foreign official will entrust sensitive and confidential data to
U.S. intelligence agents in the foreseeable future when he knows that he may soon
see his data publicized because of some misguided Congressional activity? I very
sincerely feel that strong administrative and/or criminal action should be taken
in any cases where either or both of your committees and/or their personnel have
been the vehicle for embarrassing or damaging the U.S. by actions which resulted
in confidential data being reported.
In order that there be no misunderstanding, this letter represents nothing
more than my very sincere conviction of great personal contempt and disgust with
the way in which you and your committees have done a great disservice to the
United States by sadly mishandling your responsibilities to these agencies and
to our 
nation.
Sincerely,
cc: Rep. Otis G. Pike
House Intelligence Committee
Washington, D.C.
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Enclosed is a letter from Special Agent Seymor Fred
Phillips to the Attorney General, dated March 1, 1976, in
which Mr. Phillips requests the Department of Justice to pro-
vide him with legal counsel in connection with a request from
the Senate Select Committee for an interview under oath con-
cerning the FBI's investigation of Martin Luther King, Jr.,
and related matters.
Since Special Agent Phillips' involvement in the sub-
ject matter of the interview arose out of his duties as a
Special Agent of the FBI, I recommend his request be granted.
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Dear Mr. Attorney General:
The United States Senate Select Committee
to Study Governmental Operations With Respect to
Intelligence Activities has requested that I volun-
tarily appear before its representatives for an
interview under oath concerning the FBI's investi-
gation of Martin Luther King, Jr., and related
matters.
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Reference is made to SSC letter dated July 9, 1975,
requesting material relating to electronic surveillance
of the so-called "Kissinger-17," and Department letter to
the SSC dated July 15, 1975, captioned "Access/Delivery of
Documents Requested in Senate Select Committee Letter of
July 9, 1975."
Enclosed for your approval and forwarding to
the Committee is the original of a memorandum with enclosed
summary, which is responsive to referenced SSC request. A
copy of this memorandum, with enclosure, is being furnished
for your records.
It is being left to the decision of the Department
as to whether approval of the White House and/or the
Judiciary should be obtained prior to enclosed summary
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This is also to confirm a telephone conversation
on February 18, 1976, between Special Agent Thomas J. McNiff
of this Bureau and Michael E. Shaheen, Jr., Special Counsel
for Intelligence Coordination, whereby Mr. Shaheen stated
that excisions from the summary, for reasons of privacy,
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Mr. W. O. Cregar
February 20, 1976
Mr. T. J. McNiff
U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
RE: REQUEST FOR MATERIAL RELATING TO
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Reference is made to SSC letter dated July 9,
1975, page three, paragraph two, subsection A, requesting
materials in Bureau files relating to electronic surveillance
of the so-called "Kissinger-17," and Department letter
to the SSC dated July 15, 1975, captioned "Access/Delivery
of Documents Requested in Senate Select Committee Letter
of July 9, 1975," which letter sets forth arrangements
that had been agreed upon on July 11, 1975, by represent-
atives of the Department of Justice and the SSC concerning
the manner in which the Bureau will respond to the above.
In accordance with the above agreement, SSC
Staff Member James Dick on February 18, 1976, appeared at
FBI Headquarters and prepared a longhand summary based
on his review of material relating to the so-called
"Kissinger-17." Mr. Dick requested that his summary be
approved by appropriate officials and forwarded to the SSC
on an expedite basis.
Attached is the original of the above summary
prepared by Mr. Dick in his handwriting. In accordance
with prior request of the SSC, excisions from the summary,
for reasons of privacy, have not been made by this Bureau,
but are being considered the responsibility of the SSC.
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RE: REQUEST FOR MATERIAL RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE
OF "KISSINGER-17"
NOTE:
The
The above agreement referred to in referenced
Department letter states that material in FBI files
relating to the "Kissinger-17" surveillance would be made
available for review to SSC personnel at FBIHQ. These
personnel may take such notes as deemed appropriate which
notes were to be left in secure location at FBIHQ during
the time the SSC study was in progress.
When the study
was completed, the SSC was to prepare a summary of the
information considered appropriate for Committee use.
summary would be checked to ensure the protection of
national security matters, protection of confidential
sources of information and observation of privacy consider-
ations, Thereafter, the approved summary would be
furnished to the Committee and Staff notes destroyed.
Mr. Dick on July 16 and 17, 1975, reviewed the material
relating to the "Kissinger-17" and left his notes in
possession of Bureau personnel. On 2/17/76, Mr. Dick
requested permission to return to FBIHQ to review the
above notes and prepare his summary which he did on
2/18/76. The summary prepared by Mr. Dick can be placed
into two categories: (a) Political or personal information
obtained from the tesurs which was disseminated to
individuals at the White House and (b) a list of the
targets and the dates the coverage was in operation for
each target comprising the "Kissinger-17." Review of
this summary indicates that no confidential sources of
this Bureau are jeopardized, and there appears to be no
jeopardy to national security matters. Regarding the
latter, however, it is felt that the White House would be
in the best position to pass final judgement in this matter.
It is to be noted that the matter of tesur coverage
of some members of the "Kissinger-17" is currently in
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personal information which wow obstant
of 
obtained
the wiretaps and disseminated to. Henry
Kissinger, John Ehrlichman, H. R. Haldeman,
and for President Nixon, and (b) a list
the targets and the dates. The coverage
operation for each.
was.
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apoliz apologized for drinking too much
the previous evening. She concurred that
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that
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to LBJ, "that Johnson wld not
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WITH RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
Reference is made to SSC letter to the U. S.
Department of Justice dated November 7, 1975, submitting
19 questions concerning the disappearance of
Mr. Thomas Riha to be answered by the FBI.
The SSC requested that answers to these
questions be provided in both classified and
nonclassified forms. Pursuant to this request the FBI
has prepared nonclassified answers to all questions.
There was no need to prepare answers in a classified
form.
It is to be noted that on June 13, 1975, and
November 21, 1975, the SSC was furnished with documents
relating to various questions proposed by the SSC
concerning the disappearance of Thomas Riha. With the
submission on November 21, 1975, the enclosures
represented the entire information available at FBI
Headquarters (FBIHQ), including the Identification
Division, with reference to this matter. Any document
now being furnished to you was obtained from the Denver
Office of the FBI and was not previously available at
FBIHQ.
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WITH RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE
ACTIVITIES (SSC)
1. Question: Does the FBI know the whereabouts of
Riha--whether he is alive or dead? Where?
Answer: The FBI does not know the whereabouts
of Riha or whether he is alive or dead.
2.
Question: Was Riha known to the Agency? If
so, when first known and why?
Answer: All information relating to the FBI's
knowledge of Riha has been previously furnished to the
SSC. The first communication pertaining to Riha was a
memorandum from CIA dated October 27, 1058. This
memorandum was furnished the SSC on June 13, 1975.
3.
Question: Was Riha employed by FBI? If so,
in what capacity? Dates of employment?
4.
Answer: Riha was not employed by the FBI.
Question: In March or April 1969 or thereafter,
did Mrs. Gloria (Galya) Tannenbaum of Denver and Boulder,
Colorado, contact the FBI in Colorado or Washington to
assure the FBI that missing University of Colorado
Professor Thomas Riha was alive and well and had left his
home for personal reasons on March 15, 1960? If so, who
in the FBI received this information and to whom was this
information passed on in the FBI and the CIA? When was
this done?
Answer: Mrs. Gloria (Galya) Tannenbaum did
not contact the FBI in March or April, 1969, for any
reason. On May 14, 1969, she was contacted by Special
Agents of the FBI at her residence in Denver, Colorado, in
connection with an investigation involving charges that
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she had impersonated an officer of the U. S. Immigration
and Naturalization Service. There is no record that
Riha was discussed during this contact. A letter from
the Denver Office of the FBI dated February 12, 1970,
reported that on January 28, 1970, she was interviewed
by Special Agents of the FBI at Boulder City Jail, Boulder,
Colorado, at which time she offered the opinion that Riba
had decided to leave Boulder duo to marital difficulties
and personal clashes with other members of the faculty at
the University of Colorado. She listed a number of
telephonic and personal contacts she had had with him
subsequent to March, 1969.
The communication reporting the May 14, 1969,
contact does not list the names of the Special Agents who
contacted hor, however, the communication was prepared by
Special Agent Merrill R. Smith. At that time Special Agent
Smith and Special Agent J. Hale McMenamin were the only
Agents assigned at Boulder, Colorado. As the SSC was
previously advised on November 21, 1975, the January 22,
1970, communication from Denver FBI to FBIHQ could not be
located and therefore it cannot be determined who at FBIM
received it or if the information was passed to CIA.
The letter from the Denver Office to FBIIQ on
February 12, 1970, was initialed by a case supervisor in
the General Investigative Division and a case supervisor
in the Intelligence Division. Other than the information
following in response to question number 5, there is no
indication that the information was passed to CIA.
5. Question: Was this or other information passed
on by the FBI to the CIA or to other agencies and the
Denver and Boulder police? What was the information
conveyed? When was this done?
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Answer: The report of the interview of
Tannenbaum on January 28, 1970, was included in a
memorandum which was furnished to FBIHQ by communication
from Denver dated February 12, 1970, captioned
"Galya Tannenbaum, aka, Impersonation." The memorandum
was disseminated at FBIIQ to CIA, Secret Service, State
Department, Immigration and Naturalization Service, and
Defense Intelligence Agency. The memorandum was
furnished to the U. S. Attorney, Denver, Colorado, by
the Denver FBI Office. There is no indication that the
information was passed to the Denver or Boulder police.
6. Question: Why did FBI say in 1969 and 1970--
and continues to say now--that it conducted no
investigation of Riha's disappearance when it is known
that FBI agents talked in 1969 and 1970 with friends of
Riha about his disappearance?
Answer: The FBI said in 1969 and 1970 and
continues to say now that it conducted no investigation
of Riha's disappearance because from the outset of his
disappearance to now, the FBI has never conducted any
investigation into the disappearance of Thomas Riha.
Reference is made to the third, fourth, fifth and sixth
paragraphs of Denver FBI letter to the Director dated
February 12, 1970, supra, previously furnished to the
SSC on November 21, 1975, which read as follows: "All
persons interviewed in this investigation were specifically
advised by interviewing Agents that the purpose of this
investigation was to ascertain whether Galya Tannenbaum
had in any way violated Federal statutes concerning
impersonation.
Interviewees were specifically advised
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investigation was not in any way connected with the
dissapearance of Thomas Riha, a currently missing
Assistant Professor of History at the University of
Colorado, Boulder, Colorado.
"This statement was made to interviewees
because the Denver Office has received inquiries by
news media concerning Riba's disappearance and they
have been specifically advised there is no evidence
relating to his disappearance showing any violation of
Federal law over which this Bureau has jurisdiction.
The circumstances of his disappearance suggest a missing
person situation and that investigation is being bandled
by the Boulder Police Department.
"Because of the close personal relationship
between Tannenbaum and Riha, it would be possible,
without the above statement by interviewing Agents, that
interviewees could gain the impression the FBI is
investigating the disappearance instead of the
impersonation of a Federal officor by Tanncubaum.
"Pursuant to current Bureau instructions, this
office is not and has not conducted any investigation
concerning Riha."
7. Question: Why, in January or February 1070,
did an FBI agent at the Denver office refuse to accompany
CIA Agent Michael Todorovich from Boulder to see then
Denver District Attorney Mike McKevitt? Was it made known
by the CIA agent that the purpose of the visit was to caso
the pressure on issuance of a subpoena to Dr. Joseph Smiley,
former president of the University of Colorado? (Under
such a subpoena, Smiley night have been required to reveal
the agency that had given him the April 1900 report that
Riha was alive and well at that time.)
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Answer: The only information with reference
to the contact between former Special Agent in Chargo
Scott J. Werner and CIA agent Mike Todorovich is con-
tained in Denver FBI letter to Director dated
February 12, 1970, captioned "Thomas Riba," previously
furnished to the SSC on June 13, 1975.
8. Question: In December 1969, when Riba's
dying mother, Dr. Ruth Ann Cook of Taunus, West Germany,
contacted the FBI in Washington about her missing son,
she was very anxious to "do anything" to determine where
he was and what had happened to him. Yet the FBI
(J. Edgar Hoover) said in December 1969, that Mrs. Cook
declined the FBI's offer to place a missing persons
notice on Riba in the FBI bulletin. What information
did the FBI furnish Mrs. Cook to lead her to make this
unlikely decision not to pursuo all possible ways to
find out what happened to her son?
Answer: All reports of communications between
Dr. Ruth Ann Cook, mother of Thomas Piha, and the FBI,
were furnished to the SSC on November 21, 1975.
0. Question: Was Dr. Cook connected with the FBI
in any way at any time? In what capacity? When?
Answer: Dr. Cook was not connected with the
FBI in any way at any time.
10. Question: Was Mrs. Gloria (Galya) Tannenbaum
ever employed by the FBI? For what purpose or purposes?
Was she hired to check on Leonard Carlin, Chicago attorney
who was active in defending antiwar activists in the
1960s?
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Answer: Mrs. Gloria (Galya) Tannenbaum was
never employed by the FBI. She was not hired to check
on Leonard Carlin, Chicago attorney.
11. Question: Was Mrs. Tannenbaum sent by the
FBI from Chicago to the Boulder-Denver, Colorado, area
in 1968 to check on Riha or on Boulder attorney
Dennis Blewitt, who later became Riha's attorney and
confidant?
Answer: Mrs. Tannenbaum was not sent by the
FBI from Chicago to the Boulder-Denver, Colorado, area
in 1968 for any reason.
12. Question: What knowledge does the FBI have
on Riba's translations of Czechoslovakian tapes for
Mrs. Tannenbaum in March 1969, before he disappeared?
Answer: The FBI does not have any knowledge
regarding Riha's translations of Czechoslovakian tapes
for Mrs. Tannenbaum.
13. Question: What knowledge does the FBI have
on Tannenbaum's reported suicide at the Colorado State
Hospital in March 19717 Is the FBI acquainted directly
or indirectly with Henry Madrid, a technician at the
hospital?
Answer: The only knowledge the FBI has con-
cerning Tannenbaum's reported suicide at the Colorado
State Hospital in March, 1971, was obtained from
newspaper clippings previously furnished to the SSC on
November 21, 1975. The FBI is not acquainted directly
or indirectly with Henry Madrid, a technician at the
hospital, other than through his mention in the abovo
newspaper clippings.
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14. Question:
Did the FBI contact the Colorado
Bureau of Investigation at any time on the Riha
disappearance, Mrs. Tannenbaum's death or any other
aspect of the Riha-Tannenbaum case?
If so, when were
these contacts and what was their extent?
Answer: There is no record that the FBI
contacted the Colorado Bureau of Investigation at any
time on these matters.
15. Question: Did the FBI have any contacts with
Riha when he was working as an interpreter in the Army
in the early 1950s?
Answer: There is no record that the FBI had
any contact with Riha while he was in the Army in the
early 1950s.
16. Question: Does the FBI have files on any of
the following persons, or were any of them at any time
employed by the FBI directly or indirectly or contacted
by the FBI, and for what reason?
Mrs. Jan (Kenneth) Sorensen Boulder, Colorado
Zdenek Cerveny - Boulder, Colorado
Mrs. Carol Word - Littleton, Colorado
George and Francesca Stein Lyons, Colorado
Professor Donald Fanger Cambridge, Massachusetts
Henry Madrid Pueblo, Colorado
Professor Stephen Fischer-Galati
Colorado
Harvey Bevier Denver, Colorado
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Professor Oldrich Leska Prague, Czechoslovakia
Jaroslav Riha San Antonio, Texas
Professor Joyce Lebra
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Boulder, Colorado
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Answer:
(a) The FBI does not have files on any of
the following persons nor is there any indication that
any of them were ever employed by the FBI directly or
indirectly or contacted by the FBI: Mrs. Jan (Kenneth)
Sorensen, Boulder, Colorado; Mrs. Carol Word, Littleton,
Colorado: George Stein, Lyons, Colorado; Henry Madrid,
Pueblo, Colorado; Harvey Bevier, Denver, Colorado; and
Jaroslav Riha, San Antonio, Texas.
(b) The FBI does not have files on any of
the following persons nor is there any indication that
any of them were ever employed by the FBI, however, they
were contacted by the FBI as indicated on separate reports
of interview which are being furnished to the SSC:
Zdenek Cerveny, Boulder, Colorado; Francesca Stein, Lyons,
Colorado; and Professor Joyce Lebra, Boulder, Colorado.
(c) The FBI does have files on Professor
Donald Fanger, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Professor
Stephen Fischer-Galati, Boulder, Colorado; and Professor
Oldrich Leska, Prague, Czechoslovakia. These files are
not related to the disappearance of Thomas Riha.
Professors Fanger and Leska were never employed by the FBI
directly or indirectly nor is there any indication they
have ever been contacted by the FBI. Professor
Fischer-Galati has never been employed by the FBI directly
or indirectly. Correspondence between Fischer-Galati and
the FBI and other Government officials regarding the
disappearance of Thomas Riha was previously furnished to
the SSC on November 21, 1975. The FBI is now furnishing
a copy of a report of interview of Fischer-Galati by the
FBI on January 26, 1970.
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Zdenek Cerveny, Francesca Stein,
Professor Joyce Lebra and Professor Stephen Fischer-
Galati were contacted by the FBI in the matter involving
the alleged impersonation of a Federal officer by
Mrs. Gloria (Galya) Tannenbaum.
17.
Question: Does the FBI have knowledge about
Riha's connections with the Treasure Tours International
Travel Agency in Montreal Canada, and what is the
significance of this connection?
Answer: The FBI does not have any knowledge
about Riha's connections with the Treasure Tours
International Travel Agency in Montreal, Canada.
18. Question: Does the FBI have knowledge of
Riha's connections with the World University Service
in Chicago and with Susan Kresge, one of the officials.
of this organization?
Answer: The FBI does not have any knowledge
of Riha's connections with the World University Service
in Chicago or with Susan Kresge.
19. Question: Were FBI agents trailing Riha early
in 1969, especially in late February and early March? If
so, why?
any time.
Answer: FBI Agents were not trailing Riha at
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Zdenek Cerveny and Francesca Stein were
interviewed at Lyons, Colorado, 1/21/70, by Special
Agents Merrill R. Smith and J. Hale McMenamin.
Joyce Lebra was interviewed by the same Agents on
1/21/70 at Boulder, Colorado.
Professor Donald Fanger is the subject of
Security Matter C, Bureau file 100-408465, opened
in January, 1954, when there was indication he supported
Communist Party policies and closed 1964 when investigation
indicated he did not qualify under Bureau's criteria for
inclusion on the Security Index and his activities did not
appear to warrant investigation. The only known connection
between Fanger and Riha is that they were both included in
a group of American graduate students selected to attend
Moscow or Lenigrad University in 1952-1959 in exchange for
twenty Soviet graduate students.
Professor Oldrich Leska is the subject of
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Leska, born 6/16/27 Czechoslovakia, was in the U. S. from
7/17/68 to 9/5/68 and again from 10/15/68 until 6/8/70
when he returned to Czechoslovakia. He was in the U. S.
under the East-West Exchange Program. During the earlier
visit and from October, 1968, until the Summer of 1969, he
was at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, and
from the Summer of 1969 until June, 1970, he was at the
University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. The file was
opened on the basis of an unusual telephone call received
by a third party from Ljubo Majhanovich. Apparently
Majhanovich, then living in Toronto, Canada, had attended
the University of Colorado from 1966-69 where he had become
friendly with Leska. Majhanovich was born in Yugoslavia,
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attended Moscow University 1963-64. He entered Canada
1954 and was granted Canadian citizenship in 1957. FBI
and RCMP investigation did not uncover any intelligence
activities on the part of either Leska or Majhanovich.
There was no indication that either man had any contact
with Riha while they were at the University of Colorado.
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of Special Inquiry State Department, Bureau file
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105-98294. There are numerous other references to
Fischer-Galati in Bureau files. He has been in periodic
routine contact with the Romanian Embassy and contacts
were not of known security significance (5) He communicated
with the Justice Department 4/7/69 concerning the
disappearance of Riha and also wrote to the Vice
President of the U. S. concerning Riha's disappearance.
(Confidential)
This note has been classified "Secret" in
accordance with the classification given to communications
received from the RCMP.
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ZDENEK CERVENY, care of Black Bear Inn, Lyons, Colorado,
was interviewed at this establishment and advised he was born
December 5, 1938, in Jihlava, Czechoslovakia, and holds a Master's
degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Czechoslovakia Technical
University, Prague, Czechoslovakia. He stated he is the nephew of.
THOMAS RIHA, a Professor of Russian History at the University of
Colorado, Boulder, Colorado. He is currently employed as a plant
engineer with the Martin-Marietta Cement Company in Lyons, Colorado.
According to CERVENY, he came to the United States on
November 9, 1968. from Vienna, Austria, destined for the residence
of his uncle in Boulder, Colorado. He stated that upon arrival in
New York City, he spent several days at the residence of Mr. and
Mrs. R. V. GROSSMAN in Brooklyn, New York, who are the aunt and
uncle of HANA RIHA, the former wife of THOMAS RIHA.
CERVENY continued that he arrived in Denver, Colorado,
via Greyhound Bus on November 16, 1968, and immediately called
THOMAS RIHA at his residence in Boulder. He was advised by RIHA
that he would be unable to come to Denver to drive him back to
Boulder, but that he would have a friend meet him at the bus
station. He stated that approximately one hour later a woran
who introduced herself as CALYA TANNENBAUM approached him at the
bus station and thereafter drove him to the residence of THOMAS
RIHA at 1655 6th Street, Boulder, Colorado. He advised that
after TANNENBAUK departed the RIHA residence, his uncle told him
that she was a very important person, and the one who had been
influential in getting him into the United States.
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1968, until January 8, 1969, when he moved to 918 South Logan
Street, Denver, Colorado, in order to be closer to the Samsonite
Company where he had secured employment in the Research and
Development Laboratory. During the period he resided with his
uncle, TANNENBAUM visited this residence on several occasions,
and on almost every instance reminded him that she was an officer
in Military Intelligence; very influential with authorities of the
United States Immigration and Naturalization Service; and that
if he did not behave himself in the United States, she would have
him sent back to Czechoslovakia. CERVENY stated he never was certain
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what, if anything, TANNENBAUM actually did in connection with his
being admitted to the United States, as the matter, to his knowledge;:
**: was handled by a Czechoslovakian Refugee Committee in New York City.
CERVENY went on to state that after he moved to Denver
he did not see TANNENBAUM again until March 13, 1969, when she
called him on the telephone and suggested he come to her residence
at 248 Logan Street, where his uncle was also visiting her. He
stated when he arrived at her house, his uncle seemed depressed
and upset over the fact that he was having marital difficulties
with HANA, and that the marriage would probably terminate in
divorce. He stated the purpose of his being invited to
TANNENBAUM's residence appeared to emanate from a desire of his
uncle to see him, but that nothing of importance occurred during
the visit.
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Following the disappearance of his uncle on March 15,
1969, he stated TANNENBAUM commenced asking him over to her house
on the pretense of checking up on his immigrant status; however,
○ it became immediately apparent that the principal purpose of these
invitations was an attempt on the part of TANNENBAUM to have sexual
relations with him. He pointed out there were times when he
entered her residence when she would be partially unclothed, would
attempt to sit on his lap, sit close to him while watching tele-
vision, or would openly suggest that they go to her bedroom for
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the purpose of having sexual intercourse. CERVENY stated TANNENBAUM
was physically repulsive to him, and that he would find an immediate
excuse to leave when she commenced making sexual advances to him.
During the period when he was visiting the TANNENBAUM
residence, CERVENY advised she suggested that she adopt him, and
actually started adoption proceedings through an attorney in
Denver, STEPHEN L. R. MC NICHOLS, JR.; however, he stated he had
no desire whatsoever to go through with this, and told TANNENBAUM
He stated it was about this time that he began to suspect that
TANNENBAUM had no connection with Military Intelligence or had any
influence over his immigration status.
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He stated that in May, 1969, he desired to go to Toronto,
Canada, to attent a wedding of some Czechoslovakian friends, and
he inquired of TANNENBAUM if such would be legal for him to do.
He stated she told him there was nothing for him to worry about;
however, she suggested he consult with Immigration authorities
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the United States for Canada, he would not be able to return.
When he informed. TANNENBAUM of this, she told him that she had more
authority than the Immigration officials; and advised him to go to:
·Canada regardless, as she outranked the officials in Denver.
CERVENY then made the trip to Canada without incident, and learned
later that he was actually just fortunate that he was not required.
to produce citizenship papers at any time
He
In addition, CERVENY stated that in May, 1969, he met
a Czechoslovakian girl in Colorado Springs by the name of MICHEL
BDLIKOVA, who was working at the Broadmoor Hotel, and whom he
eventually introduced to TANNENBAUM. He stated that TANNENBAUM
immediately told the girl of her Military Intelligence and
Immigration connections, and advised her that she could arrange
to get her a passport to visit relatives in Czechoslovakia.
stated that in October, 1969, BDLIKOVA told him that TANNENBAUM
had recently approached her with a letter written in English
purportedly from THOMAS RIHA to CERVENY. He stated BDLIKOVA was
asked by TANNENBAUM to rewrite the letter in Czechoslovakian, and
that he eventually received this letter postmarked from somewhere
in Canada. He felt at the time he received the letter that it had
not been written by his uncle, and when he was advised by BDLIKOVA
that the letter was a hoax, he began to feel that TANNENBAUM was
a fraud and that his uncle's disappearance could have been for
reasons other than marital discord. He stated that immeidately
after being told of the letter by BDLIKOVA in October, 1969, he
filed a missing persons notice with the Boulder, Colorado Police
Department the following day. He stated the last time he saw
TANNENBAUM was just before or after he made this report to the
Boulder Police Department.
With regard to CERVENY's association with GALYA
TANNENBAUM, he recalled that on several occasions she told him
that she would like to recruit him into Military Intelligence, as
his engineering background and language ability would be "extremely
useful to us." She also told him that if he were in the United
States "working for the other side," she would shoot him. TANNEN-
BAUM also told CERVENY that she had originally met THOMAS RIHA in
Chicago, and that after she came to Colorado, he followed her for the
purpose of marrying her; however, the marriage did not take place
as RIHA was unable to get along with her children. He stated that
upon reflection, he feels that his uncle actually believed that
TANNENBAUM was connected in some official capacity with the United
States Government, and that there was something in their relation-`
ship which he feels gave TANNENBAUM some type of influence over the
actions of his uncle; however, in conversation with both his uncle
end TANNENBAUM, ne can recall nothing of a concrete nature, and
that this feeling is probably a result or antuition more then
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CERVENY also recalled, that in December, 1968; his
father visited him, and during the visit, showed him a diamond
brace let which he had smuggled into the United States for the
purpose of selling for a relative in Czechoslovakia. He stated
his father had previously corresponded with another individual
by the name of RIHA in San Antonio, Texas, who was no relation
to his uncle, but whom his father had known in Czechoslovakia.
According to CERVENY, his father made a trip to San Antonio to
leave this bracelet with the RIHA in San Antonio for him to
attempt to sell; however, the bracelet was eventually returned
to CERVENY from the RIHA in San Antonio, who advised him he could
locate no buyer. Thereafter, he showed the bracelet to TANNEN-
BAUM, who indicated a desire to buy it. Both went to a jeweler
in the Denver Hilton Hotel, who appriased the bracelet at $350.
TANNENBAUM, however, offered him $500 for the bracelet, and
actually paid him $400 in cash with a promise to pay him an
additional $100 later, which he never received.
CERVENY recalled another incident which furthered
6 his suspicions of TANNENBAUM in regard to a will which he
witnessed at her insistence. By way of background, he explained
that in the spring of 1969, TANNENBAUM introduced him to an
elderly man by the name of GUSTAV FREDERICH INGWERSEN, a plastics
engineer and a native of Germany, who owned some type of plastics
plant in Denver, Colorado. He stated he had formerly done some
work in plastics, and TANNENBAUM suggested that INGWERSEN might
help him get established in this field. As a result of this
meeting, CERVENY became friendly with INGWERSEN, and in the
company of TANNENBAUM and her two children, made two vacation
trips to New Mexico with him. He stated these trips were in
either April or May, 1969, and in June, 1969, TANNENBAUM advised
him that INGWERSEN had died. Then on July 5, 1969, TANNENBAUM
had him visit her residence where she told him that INGWERSEN
had drawn up a will and signed it prior to his death, but had
neglected to have two witnesses sign it in accordance with
Colorado law. She said that INGWERSEN liked CERVENY and had
intended to ask him to witness the will, but had died before this
could be accomplished. She then coaxed him for over an hour to
witness this document, and still believing she was a bona fide
official in some Governmental capacity, he affixed his signature
to the will.
CERVENY concluded by stating that TANNENBAUM had never
obtained anything of value from him as a result of her represen-
tations as an officer in taxy Intelligence, and the longer
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he remained in the United States and became acquainted with life
in this country, the more suspicious he became that TANNENBAUM.
was in some way attempting to eventually try to capitalize in
some way on his immigrant status. He again pointed out, however
that to his knowledge, TANNENBAUM was never able to materially
obtain anything of value from him.
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Mrs. FRANCESCA STEIN, nee Friedel, owner of the Black.
Bear Inn, Lyons, Colorado, advised she is a citizen of Czechoslo-
vakia, and has been in the United States for approximately four
years, She stated that in about October, 1967, a Mr. STABEN,
Visiting Professor from France at the University of Colorado,
Boulder, Colorado; and a frequent customer at the Black Bear inn,
introduced her to a Professor of History at the University of
Colorado by the name of THOMAS RIHA, also a native of Czechoslo-
vakia, and that thereafter she and her husband became friendly
with RIHA.
Mrs. STEIN advised that in April, 1968, RIHA visited
the restaurant in the company of a Czechoslovakian citizen by the
name of JIRI CERVENY, who advised her that he had a son, ZDENEK
CERVENY, who had recently escaped from Czechoslovakia into Vienna,
Austria. She stated JIRI CERVENY was from Prague and that ZDENEK
CERVENY is a nephew of RIHA. They inquired if Mrs. STEIN would be
able to assist his son in coming to the United States, particularly.
gwith regard to obtaining employment for him. Mrs. STEIN advised
both RIHA and CERVENY that she would attempt to assist in this
endeavor through her attorney, PAUL MORRIS, in Boulder, Colorado,
Mrs. STEIN recalled that in September, 1968, MORRIS
and RIHA visited her residence in Lyons concerning ZDENEK CERVENY,
at which time MORRIS told her that he knew a roman from Denver,
Colorado, by the name of GALYA TANNENBAUM who had a great deal of
influence in the Government, and who was referred to by RIHA as
"Colonel. " She stated that MORRIS and RIHA Lorised her that
TANNENBAUM would be able to assist them in setting ZDENEK CERVENY
into the United States.
According to Mrs. STEIN, shortly after this meeting with
MORRIS and RIHA, TANNENBAUM visited the restaurant in Lyons to
discuss the bringing of ZDENEK CERVENY to the United States. She
told Mrs. STEIN it would be necessary to first check out Mrs. STEIN
and RIHA for security purposes before bringing CERVENY into this
country. She told her that she was a "Colonel in the Immigration,
and showed her a small hand gun which she had in her purse. During
this conversation, TANNENBAUM told Mrs. STEIN that she belonged to
an extermination group which killed people after the second World
War. Mrs. STEIN stated she considered TANNENBAUM to be a "nut" and
did not pursue the matter any further with her, pointing
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as far as she was concerned, the immigration matter concerning
CERVÉNY would be handled by her attorney, PAUL MORRIS.
¨⠀⠀ ⠀¨¨¨¨ Mrs. STEIN continued that in October, 1968, RIHA*
married a young. Czechoslovakian girl by the name of HANA
HRUSKOVA, and that subsequent to the marriage, a reception was
held at the Black Bear Inn. She stated that while the reception
was in progress, TANNENBAUM appeared, uninvited, and immediately
sought out RIHA, took him to the bar section of the restaurant,
and commenced a long, serious conversation with him which lasted
for approximately one hour. She stated that RIHA's bride became
extremely upset over this, as TANNENBAUM would not allow anyone
to interrupt their conversation. Mrs. STEIN advised that on one
occasion she went into the bar to tell RIHA that his bride was
becoming very upset, and was answered in an angry manner by
TANNENBAUM to "leave them alone." Following this conversation,
the content of which is unknown to Mrs. STEIN, she stated RIHA
appeared to be extremely upset, and although TANNENBAUM left
immediately, RIHA seemed to have lost all interest in the
reception.
Following the incident during the wedding reception,
Mrs. STEIN advised that TANNENBAUM again visited her at the
Black Bear Inn concerning the immigration case of ZDENEK CERVENY,
during which she mentioned to TANNENBAUM that she owned some
property in Lyons on which she desired to build an apartment
house. At this time TANNENBAUM told her that she was a Colonel
in Military Intelligence, and was soon to be promoted to the
rank of General. She told Mrs. STEIN that she could utilize
some influence in securing an FHA loan for her%3B that she had the
authority to deport her at any time; and intimated to Mrs. STEIN
that for a percentage of the loan obtained, she would obtain
same; and if Mrs. STEIN did not agree to this arangement, she would
have her deported. Mrs. STEIN again pointed out that she considered
TANNENBAUM a "nut, and told her that all of immigration and
business dealings were handled through her attorney.
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Mrs. STEIN stated that to the best of her recollection,
the above was the last time she saw TANNENBAUM, and in February,
1969, she made a trip to Columbia, South America, where she had
resided for approximately ten years before coming to the United
States, and did not again return to Lyons until March 18, 1969,
following the disappearance of RIHA from Boulder, Colorado, on
March 15, 1969.
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Mrs. STEIN stated she did not believe the representation
made by TANNENBAUM that she was connected with the United States.
Immigration Service, or with Military Intelligence, and that she
obtained nothing of value from her.
Mrs. STEIN advised that ZDENEK CERVENY. eventually came
to the United States in November, 1968, and to the best of her
knowledge, TANNENBAUM had nothing to do with his entry into this
country.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
February 3, 1970
Miss JOYCE LEBRA, Associate Professor of History,
University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado; 1590 Hillside Drive
Boulder, advised she is a colleague of THOMAS RIHA in the
Department of History and considers herself a close personal
friend.
At the outset of the interview, it was explained to
LEBRA that the purpose of the interview was to ascertain any
available information from her concerning Mrs. GALYA TANNENBAUM
on whom this Bureau is conducting an investigation under the
Federal Impersonation Statute.
Miss LEBRA advised that to the best of her recollection
RIHA never did mention anyone to her by the name of TANNENBAUM or
any individual connected with Military Intelligence or the United
States Immigration and Naturalization Service. She stated that
if TANNENBAUM had been a close friend of RIHA's, this fact would
probably have been known to her, as she and RIHA generally asso-
ciated with the same circle of friends in the University community.
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January 28, 1970.
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STEPHEN FISCHER-GALATI, Professor, Department of.
History, University of Colorado, vadvised that he had just retürned
from a European trip. He recalled first meeting Professor THOMAS
RIHA sometime. in 1966 at a meeting of the American Historical
Society in San Francisco He advised he also had heard of RIHA
prior to their meeting. He advised that after RIHA came to the
University of Colorado he knew him as a fellow faculty member of
the Department of History and had dinner with him on two or three
occasions. He advised their relationship was casual and could not
have been considered a profound relationship.
FISCHER-GALATI advised he first met GALYA TANNINBAUM
sometime in May, 1969, after the disappearance of Professor RIMA.
He advised his object in meeting TANNENBAUM was to determine if she
were a "colonel" as described in hearsay. He advised he was con-
vinced she was not connected with any kind of intelligence work
and knew nothing of Eastern European history. He recalled that
TANNENBAUM stated she had known RIHA for many years and indicated
she had helped RIHA come to the United States but gave no further
explanation. He also recalled that TANNENBAUM displayed a "Power
of Attorney" document which was contained in a letter allegedly
signed by TOM RIHA. He advised the most significant part of the
document to him was the date of same, which he easily recalled as
January 5. 1968. FISCHER-GALATI pointed out that January 5, 1968,
is the date of the overthrow of the Czechoslovakian Government, at
which time NOVOTONY was replaced by DUBCEK, and at this same time
the official who was in control of passports disappeared and sub-
sequently showed up in Montreal, Canada. He recalled that TANNENBAUM
indicated she carried a gun in her purse and that her car had some
special equipment, but TANNENBAUM did not elaborate further. Fe
advised that TANNENBAUM was extremely careful in her conversations
with him and made no allegations.
FISCHER-GALATI advised his second meeting with TANNENBAUM
occured on October 1, 1969, at 2:15 p.m., same obtained from his
notebook. He recalled that TANNENBAUM called him on the telephone
and arranged to meet him in front of the Colorado Book Store in
Boulder. He recalled that her car was parked legally at the
aforementioned location. He recalled that she was anxious to
determine why a check had "bounced" in RIHA's bank account. He
recalled she wanted to know if the University was continuing to
deposit RIHA's salary to his bank account, as all University faculty
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of his salary per University records. He advised he had determined
a discrepancy existed between what the University claimed to put ……….
into the account and what they actually put into RIHA's account...
He advised at this meeting TANNENBAUM did not discuss RIHA'S
whereabouts:
He recalled his third meeting with TANNENBAUM occured
about five days later at the same location, although this time
TANNENBAUM was accompanied by a small female child about three
years of age. He advised her of the amount the University had
deposited to RIHA's account. At this time TANNENBAUM told him
her real name was not GALY À TANNENBAUM, but something else which
she did not disclose, and added that she was about ready to leave
town. He advised of no contact with TANNENBAUM since their last
meeting.
STEPHEN FISCHER-GALATI advised that the date of the
document mentioned above of January 5, 1968, and its historical
significance disturbs him. He stated if RIHA was not "bumped
off" by TANNENBAUM, then he assumes that RIHA's disappearance
may have been connected with an unknown intelligence matter,
which is pure conjecture on his part. FISCHER-GALATI also recalled
that in September, 1968, Professor RIHA requested that an advertise-
ment for a travel bureau be run in the "Eastern European Quarterly,"
which GALATI described as an international journal to promote cul-
tural contact with Eastern European Countries. He advised RIHA
did not indicate if the advertisement was run for a friend or if
RIHA had any financial interest in the travel agency named Treasure
Tours, 1010 St. Catherine Way, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. FISCHER-
GALATI advised that because of the reasons mentioned, he sometimes
believes that RIHA could be in Canada.
Professor FISCHER-GALATI advised that in April, 1969,
he contacted a Mr. FRITZ of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA),
Denver, Colorado, regarding the sudden leaving of Professor THOMAS
RIHA of the University of Colorado. Mr. FRITZ advised him that he
had no knowledge of the matter but would check into same. Professor
FISCHER-GALATI stated he was later recontacted by FRITZ, who stated
the disappearance had nothing to do with the CIA and that RIHA's
leaving was a personal matter connected with personal problems.
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Professor FISCHER-GALATI explained that, in the absence
of a complete denial by Mr. FRITZ that the CIA had any dealings
with RIHA at any time, he, therefore, concluded and was convinced
the information furnished by Mr. FRITZ did not represent a
personal opinion but must have come from within the CIA: "He
added that inasmuch as it then appeared to him that RIHA had left
voluntarily, he also concluded he had no reason to fear for the
safety of RIHA. Professor FISCHER-GALATI said that if he had
been subsequently quoted in the "Colorado Daily" or any other
newspaper as saying that RIHA had left voluntarily and was safe,
such quotation would have been correct.
Professor FISCHER-GALATI continued that he did not
feel, however, that the explanation about RIHA was adequate and
for that reason subsequently directed a letter to the Chief of
the Foreign Agents Registration section within the Justice Depart-
ment, whom he knew well. He thereafter received a reply that the
Chief to whom he directed the letter was deceased.
He stated he thereafter directed a second letter to
the same section mentioned above within the Justice Department in
mid-December, 1963, again inquiring about RIHA, but as yet has
received no reply.
He stated he did not know of anything of value ever
received by TANNENBAUM as a result of any representation.
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STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS UITH
BYSPALMER RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
1
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Mr. J. P. Graham
Reference is made to SSC letter dated February 11,
1976, requesting the names of the Federal Bureau of Investiga-
tion (FBI) personnel responsible for the preparation of
certain Bureau memoranda and requesting that arrangements be
made for interview of these persons by SSC Staff Members.
Reference is also made to SSC telephone call February 18, 1976,
in which the identity of the person responsible for preparation
of Special Agent in Charge (SAC), Los Angeles, airtel to
Director, FBI, dated May 26, 1970, under the same caption as
above memoranda was requested.
All San Diego communications cited in referenced
letter were authored by Special Agent (SA) Roy L. Burns, who
is currently assigned to the Billings, Montana, Resident
Agency in the territory covered by our Eutte Field Office.
All Los Angeles communications cited in referenced
letter were authored by former SA Leroy I. Sheets. Mr. Sheets
is now retired and he may possibly be residing at 5725
Street, N. E., Marysville, Washington.
72nd
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October 31, 1968, was authored by SA William D. Neumann, who is
now assigned as Assistant SAC in our Minneapolis Field Office.
SAC, Los Angeles airtel to Director, FBI, May 26,
1970, was authored by SA Richard II. Ileld, who is currently
assigned to FBI Headquarters.
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memoranda. Mr. Held is currently in an official travel status
and will remain in such status until the first week of March.
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The Attorney General
Director, FBI
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Mr. J. B. Adams
Mr. J. A. Mintz
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February 20, 1976
1
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Mr. W. R. Wannall
1
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Mr. W. O. Cregar
Mr. J. G. Deegan
Mr. T. J. McNiff
Mr. J. P. Graham
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ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
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Dep. AD Inv.
Asst. Dir.:
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Ext. Affairs
Files & Com
Gen. Inv.
Ident.
Inspection
Intell.
Laboratory
Plan. & Eval..
Spec. Inv.
Training
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Telephone Rm. _
Reference is made to SSC letter dated February 11,
1976, requesting the names of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
personnel responsible for the preparation of certain Eureau
memoranda and requesting that arrangements be made for these
persons to be interviewed by SSC Staff Members. Reference
is also made to SSC telephone call February 18, 1976, in
which the identity of the person responsible for preparing
Special Agent in Charge, Los Angeles, airtel to Director, FBI,
dated May 26, 1970, under the same caption as above nemoranda
was requested.
Enclosed for your approval and forwarding to the
SSC is the original of a memorandum which constitutes a
response to the request contained in referenced SSC letter and
telephone call.
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NOTE:
Referenced SSC letter indicated that certain
portions of Bureau memoranda and airtels may be quoted in
the SSC's final report on FBI intelligence operations and
that the SSC was seeking to take the testimony of persons
whose memoranda and statements might be quoted in that report.
The memoranda referred to in referenced SSC letter and
telephone call pertain to the FBI's role in the "gang war"
between the Black Panther Party and the US Organization.
2.
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The Attorney General
Director, FBI
1
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Mr. Leavitt
Mr. Cregar::
March 3,
Mr. Blunt
Mr. Thornton
1
SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
1
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Mr. Coulson
Reference is made to memorandum of Steven K.
Blackhurst, Assistant Special Counsel for Intelligence
Coordination, to John A. Mintz, Assistant Director, Legal
Counsel Division, FBI, dated February 20, 1976, enclosing
SSC letter dated February 18, 1976.
Referenced letter requests interviews with FBI
Agents of the Chicago Office who prepared memoranda con-
cerning the Black Panther Party.
In view of current civil litigation involving
members of the Black Panther Party, and Agents of the FBI,
it is felt that it would not be proper to make these Agents
available for interview by the SSC at this time.
The FBI is in agreement with the Department's view
that a proper response would be to allow the SSC to review
transcripts of the Agents' testimony at the trial, concerning
these memoranda.
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Attention:
Michael E. Shaheen, Jr.
Special Counsel for
Intelligence Coordination
NOTE: SAs Stanley, McCabe, and Mitchell are all to be called
as witnesses in civil trial in Chicago. Chicago letters to
the Director dated 12/16/68, and 1/13/69, were written by
SA Stanley. The author of the letter of 3/14/69, has not
[ been determined.
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FROM:
Steven K. Blackhurst
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Assistant Special Counsel for
Intelligence Coordination
SUBJECT: SSC Letter Dated February 18, 1976
FEB 20 1976
Attached is a letter from the Senate Select
Committee dated February 18, 1976, which requests
interviews with FBI agents who wrote various mem-
.oranda concerning the Black Panther Party in Chicago.
Because such interviews might impair the Department's
ability to conduct a defense in the Hampton trial, in
Chicago, I have asked the Department attorneys hand-
ling that case to give us their views on an appropriate
response to Senator Church's letter. One possible re-
sponse would be to provide the SSC with the transcripts
of the FBI agents testimony at the trial concerning
these memoranda, instead of allowing the SSC to inter-
view these agents. We would appreciate it if the FBI
would also consider what response would be appropriate
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FRANK CHUNCH, TOÁRO, LIHAHIMAN
JOHN G. TOWER, TEXAS, VICE CHAIRMAN
WART, MICH,
WALLET. MONDALE, MINH.
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ROBERT MONGẦN, “NG.
GARY HART, CCIO.
HOWARD H. DALTH, JR., YK,
BARRY GOLDWATER, AS?"
CHARLES, MC C. MATH
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WILLIAM G. MILLIR, STAFF DIRECTOR
FREDERICK A. O. SCHWARZ, JR., CHUF COUNSEL
CURTIS R. £MOTHERS, MINORITY COUNSEL
MD.
Vlnited States Senate
SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
(PURSUANT TO S. RES. 21, 14TH CONGRESS)
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
February 18, 1976
The Honorable Edward II. Levi
Attomey General of the United States
United States Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 1/19/01 SVISPRAUMKP
BY
As a part of the Select Committee on Intelligence's pre-
paration of a final report on FBI domestic intelligence operations,
We will be seeking to take the testimony of persons whose memoranda
and statements might be quoted in that report.
In our investigation into the FBI's counterintelligence activities
against the Black Panther Party in Chicago certain Bureau mémoranda
and Airtels may be quoted. The following is a list of these documents.
Actual copies, received by the Select Committee from the FBI, are also
enclosed.
Memorandum SAC, Chicago to Director, FBI 12/16/68
Memorandum SAC, Chicago to Director, FBI 1/13/69
Memorandum SAC, Chicago to Director, FBI 3/14/69
The Select Committee staff believes that Special Agents Joseph
Stanley, Joseph McCabe, and Roy Martin Mitchell were responsible for
these memoranda and we would appreciate your forwarding to us the names
of other FBI personnel responsible for their preparation. We would
also like you to make the necessary arrangements for Select Committee
staff to be able to interview these persons.
Your prompt attention to this matter will be greatly appreciated.
FEB 19 1976
RECEIVED
Yours very truly,
a
Frank Church
Chairman
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Mr. J. A. Mintz
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February 26, 1976
1
Mr. J. J. McDermott (Route
(Attn: J. M. Powers)
Through
for Review)
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U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE
ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
1
1
Mr. T. J. McNiff
Delivered to Dept 2-27-76 JOSIAD
Delivered to Committee 2-27.76.
On February 13, 1976, the SSC held an Executive
Session concerning "Domestic Intelligence Investigations.
During the course of that Executive Session, one of the
SSC Staff Members present made a request for this Bureau
to furnish the SSC with copies of instructions sent by
Headquarters to Bureau field divisions relative to the
effect that the Privacy Act of 1974 would have upon Bureau
investigations in the domestic intelligence area.
Enclosed for your approval and forwarding to
the SSC is the original of a memorandum, with enclosures,
which is responsive to the request made at the above
Executive Session. A copy of this memorandum, also with
enclosures, is being furnished for your records.
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Special Counsel for
7 MAR 10 1976
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U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
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At the SSC Executive Session held February 13,
1976, concerning "Domestic Intelligence Investigations,
a discussion ensued between Bureau representatives and
SSC Staff Members as to what effect the enactment of the
Privacy Act of 1974 had on investigations conducted by
the FBI relative to domestic subversive groups. On this
occasion, one of the Staff Members present requested that
this Bureau furnish the SSC with a copy of all instructions
sent to Bureau field divisions by FBI Headquarters, which
instructions would have a bearing on the conduct of this
Bureau's "Domestic Intelligence Investigations.
Attached, in response to the above request, are
copies of three Headquarters communications sent to Bureau
field divisions containing instructions responsive to the
above request. Also attached is one copy of a communication
from our Richmond Division which prompted one of the above
Headquarters communications.
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See memorandum R. L. Shackelford to Mr. W. R.
Wannall dated 2/17/76, captioned "Senstudy 75," which
reported the results of the above-mentioned Executive
Session and which recommended that the Senstudy Project
Unit respond to the request made by an SSC Staff Member
at the Executive Session. Materials being furnished the
SSC as being responsive to their request was prepared by
SA Stephen P. Riggin, Files and Communications Division.
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-
nation outside your Committee. Its use is limited to official proceedings by
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person-
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Mr. A. J.
February 27, 1976
Gegar 27, 1976
Duffin
Mr. J. W. Johnson
Reference is made to the request of the SSC dated
February 19, 1976, for access to FBI materials.
Attached is a memorandum which is a partial
response to referenced request.. Enclosed for your records
is a copy of the memorandum prepared for the Committee.
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Mr. J. W. Johnson
February 27, 1976
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U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEL TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
Reference is made to the February 19, 1976,
request by the SSC for access to FBI materials.
Item 2 of referenced SSC letter requested
the following:
2.
Access to all material pertaining to a
Bureau "operation" against the Soviet
Imbassy in Mexico City run out of the
San Diego Field Office in the carly
1960's and involving SA Rinaldo Orrantina.
Materials considered to be responsive to the
request of the SSC have been assembled and are available
for review by SSC staff members in Room 4171, J. Edgar
Hoover Building.
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Ident.
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NOTE:
It is believed the materials responsive to the SSC
Russia case,
request pertains to the Overcast, Espionage
-
Bureau file 65-68052 which consists of two sections. This
material will be available to respond to questions posed by
the SSC members and will preclude the Xeroxing of every serial
in the file.
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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20530
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Mintz, Assistant Director
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Steven Blackhurst
Assistant Special Counsel for
Intelligence Coordination
SUBJECT: SSC Letter Dated March 5, 1976
Sarste
The attached letter from the Senate Select
Committee was discussed with Mr. Sam Miller of the
Bureau on March 5, 1976. It requires no response
unless the FBI has objections to the draft SSC re-
port on mail opening.
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MAR
8 1976
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FRANK CHURCH, IDAHO, CHAIRMAN
JOHN G. TOWER, TEXAS, VICE CHAIRMAN
PHILIP A. MART, MICH.
WALTER F. MONDALE, MINN.
HALTER D. HUDDLESTON, KY.
ROBERT MORGAN, N.C.
GARY HART, COLO.
HOWARD H. BAKER,
TENN.
BARRY GOLDWATER
CHARLES MCC. MAR
RICHARD S. SCHWEIKE, PA.
JR., MD,
WILLIAM G. MILLER, STAFF DIRECTOR
FREDERICK A. O. SCHWARZ, JR., CHIEF COUNSEL
CURTIS R. SMOTHERS, MINORITY COUNSEL
i
lnited States Senate
SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
(PURSUANT TO S. RES. 21, 94TH CONGRESS)
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
March 5, 1976
Michael E. Shaheen, Jr., Esquire
Office of Professional Responsibility
Room 4313
U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20530
Dear Mike:
On March 4, 1976, Mr. James Johnson of the FBI re-
viewed the Select Committee's draft titled "CIA and FBI
Mail Opening." James Dick and Thomas Dawson of the Com-
mittee staff revised the draft to meet all security
problems previously raised by Mr. James Lee of the Bureau,
and discussed the revisions with Mr. Johnson to make cer-
tain that their concerns were met.
This letter is to confirm the fact that, unless I
receive word to the contrary from you, the Department of
Justice has no objection to the publication of this report.
Thanks again for your help throughout the inquiry
into this subject.
Sincerely,
Fadil A.0.
Jln..
Frederick A. O. Schwarz, Jr.
Chief Counsel
Copy to Paul Daly
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DATE: 3/4/76
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Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs
Files & Com. _
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Plan: & Eval
Spec. Inv.
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Director Sec'y
It was brought to the attention of the Legal Counsel
Division that in the Senate Select Committee report concerning
COINTELPRO the identities of Agents were contained which are
below the level of Section Chief. The prior procedure and policy
of the Senate Select Committee was not to include anybody below
a policymaking position which it equated with Section Chief or
above.
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F. A. O. Schwartz, Counsel to captioned Committee, was
contacted concerning this matter and Schwartz stated that he
wanted to assure the Bureau that there would be no names of Agent
personnel included in the report under the title of Section Chief.
He indicated that their procedures and policies concerning utili-
zation of the identity of Agent personnel will be consistent with
the policies established by their Bureau mail opening report. This
report was written by James Dick of the Committee and contains the
identity of only one Section Chief and that is William A. Branigan.
No one below the rank of Section Chief was identified. In fact,
Dick did not identify SACS involved in this operation.
RECOMMENDATION:
For information.
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U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE
ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC).
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Mr. Mintz
Mr. Walsh
February 27, 1976
Mr. Wannall
Mr. Cregar
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Mr. Shackelford
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Mr. Deegan
Mr. Newman
On February 19, 1976, at the invitation of Staff
Member Robert Kelley of the SSC, Supervisors Edward P.
Grigalus and Homer A. Newman, Jr., reviewed the proposed
draft of the Committee as it pertains to informants in
the domestic security field. This review was for the
purpose of determining if any information was contained
therein which would expose informants or jeopardize any
ongoing investigative activities in the internal security
field as it pertains to informants.
Enclosed for your approval and forwarding to the
SSC is the original of a memorandum setting forth the
results of our review of this proposed draft.
A copy of the above memorandum is being furnished
for your records.
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NOTE:
This is the first instance wherein the SSC has
made available for review a proposed rough draft of a seg-
ment of the upcoming SSC report. It is expected that other
segments will be made available by the Committee Staff
Members. It was necessary to review this proposed draft
in the offices of the SSC since they do not contemplate
permitting proposed drafts to leave their premises. The
approval for the use of information from the 2 classified
documents has been coordinated with the IS-2 Section of
the Intelligence Division and with the Budget and Accounting
Section of the Administrative Division. The handling of
the budget figure as set forth has been approved by Asst.
Director E.W. Walsh.
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nel without the express approval of the FBI .
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person
ration outside your Committee. Its use is limited to official proceedings by.
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi
Assoc. Dir.
Dep. AD Adm.
Dep. AD Inv.
Asst. Dir.:
Admin.
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs
Files & Com.
Gen. Inv.
ident.
Inspection
Intell.
Laboratory
Plan. & Eval.
Spec. Inv.
Training
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Telephone Rm.
Director Sec'y
1
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Mr. Adams
Mr. Mintz
Mr. Walsh
Mr. Wannall
1 - Mr. Cregar
February 24, 1976
1
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Mr. Shackelford
U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE Mr. Deegan
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
1 - Mr. Newman
On February 19, 1976, at the invitation of
Staff Member Robert Kelley of the SSC, Supervisors
Edward P. Grigalus and Homer A. Newman, Jr., reviewed
the proposed draft of the Committee's report as it
pertains to informants in the domestic security field.
This review was conducted for the purpose of deter-
mining if the report contained any information which
would expose our informants or jeopardize any ongoing
investigations or investigative techniques in the
domestic internal security field as it pertains to
informants. This review did not detect any such
instances.
Two instances were noted, however, where
information was set forth taken from classified docu-
ments.
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
(1) In connection with internal security
intelligence program supports, through the use of
informants, a figure of $7,401,000 was used in the
Committee's draft. This figure was taken from material
captioned "Federal Bureau of Investigation Overall
Intelligence Program, FY 77 Budget Compared to FY 76
(Dollars in Thousands)," classified "Secret," which
was made available to the SSC by the Department.
Although the document described above cannot be declassi-
fied, the FBI interposes no objection to the use of the
above figure in the SSC report providing the report.
so reflects that this figure not only includes payments
made to domestic internal security informants for ser-
vices and expenses but also includes the cost of our
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personnel, support costs and overhead.
(2) The Committee's draft under "Case No. 5"
sets forth information regarding "Fublic Meeting Oppos-
ing U. S. Involvement in Vietnam War (1966)." This
information was taken from a classified document cap-
tioned "Universities Committee on Problems of War and
Peace" dated March 2, 1966.
The FBI cannot declassify this document since
it contains information warranting its continued class-,
ification; however, the information as set forth in the
Committee's draft would be unclassifiable as it appears.
Therefore, the FBI does not interpose any objection to
the use of this material.
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RECEIVED FROM
FEB 12 1976
DOJ
SECRET
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Overall Intelligence Program
FY 77 Budget Compared to FY 76
(Dollars in Thousands)\
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pt. 4 of 4.
FY 1976
FY 1977
Change
Program Element
Workyears
Dollars
Horkyears
Dollars
Workyears
Dollars
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Internal Security
Investigations
1133
$28,286
1117
$27,879
-16
Counterintelligence
Investigations
1523
37,237
1503
36,698
-20
Internal Security
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539
Intelligence
207
7,401
204
7,294
-3
-107
Counterintelligence
-
Intelligence .'
183
4,979
180
4,907
-3
-72
Organized Crime
Intelligence
130
'3,709
128
3,656
-53
General Crimes
Intelligence
.294
8,419
290
8,295
-124°
Total Intelligence
Program
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE: 1/19/01 SV ERALMIXO
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3470
$90,031
3422
$88,729
Classified by
-48
$-1,302
Exempt from GDS, Category
3
SECRET
Date of Declassification Indefinite:
ENCLOSURE
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Internal Security
Investigations. The program focuses on identifying
organizations and individuals engaged in activities relating to (1) sub-
version, overthrow and distruction of governments within the United
States; (2) the deprivation of constitutional and civil rights; (3) and
foreign terrorism and their supporters whose activity is detrimental
to the conduct of United States foreign affairs.
Counterintelligence
Investigations. Through this program, investi-
gations are conducted to thwart intelligence operations of foreign
intelligence services in the United States.
Internal Security - Intelligence. This program supports, through the
use of informants, the internal security investigative program.
Counterintelligence
-
Intelligence. Through the use of informants
and other techniques, this program attempts to develop assets to
identify foreign intelligence officers, penetrate foreign intelligence
services in the United States, and neutralize the effectiveness of
foreign intelligence services in the United States.
Organized Crime - Intelligence. This program focuses on the develop-
ment and use of a corps of carefully selected, high-level informants
familiar with the leadership, structure, operations, associates and
revenue sources of organized crime.
General Crimes - Intelligence. This program supports, through the
use of informants, the investigation of general crimes within the
FBI's jurisdiction. This program is the FBI's tactical criminal
intelligence program.
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Case No. 5--Public Meeting Opposing U.S. Involvemen in Vietnam War
71965)
„Informers were used extensively in FBI investigations of
possible Communist links to the antiwar movement.
An example is
÷
the FBI's coverage of various antiwar teach-ins and conferences.
sponsored by the Universities Committee on Problems of War and
Peace. A forty-one page report from the Philadelphia office--based
on coverage by thirteen informants and confidential sources--described
in complete detail a "public hearing on Vietnam." A Communist Party
official had "urged all CP members" in the area to attend, and one
of the organizers was alleged to have been a Communist in the early
1950's. Upon receipt from an informant of a list of the speakers,
the FBI culled its files for data on their backgrounds. One was
described by a source as a Young Socialist Alliance "sympathizer.
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Another was a conscientious objector to military service. A third
had contributed $5.000 to the National Committee to Abolish the
The FBI
House Committee on Un-American Activities. A speaker representing
the W. E. B. DuBois Club was identified as a Communist.
covered the meeting with an informant who reported practically
verbatim the remarks of all the speakers, including the following:
The Chairman of the Philadelphia Ethical Society
A representative of the American Civil Liberties Union
A representative of the United Electrical Workers
A spokesman for the Young Americans for Freedom
A member of the staff of the "Catholic Worker"
A minister of the African Methodist Episcopal Church
A minister of the Episcopal Church
A representative of the Philadelphia Area Committee to
End the War in Vietnam
.
A Professor of Industrial Economics at Columbia University
A representative of the Inter-University Committee for
Debate on Foreign Policy
A member of Women's Strike for Peace who had traveled to
North Vietnam
A member of Women's International League for Peace and
Freedom who had visited South Vietnam
A chaplin from Rutgers University
A professor of political science from Villanova University
Another member of Young Americans: for Freedom
The former Charge d'Affaires in the South Vietnamese Embassy
This informant's report was so extensive as to be the equivalent of
a tape rècording, although the FBI report does not indicate that the
informant was "wired." Another informant reported the remarks of
additional participants.
An official of the Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy
A minister of the church of the Brethren
A Unitarian minister
A representative of United World Federalists
A member of Students for a Democratic Society
A member of the Socialist Workers Party
A spokesman for the W.E.B. DuBois Clubs
The report was prepared as a Letterhead Memorandum with fourteen
copies for possible dissemination by the FBI to other Executive
Branch agencies. Copies were disseminated to military intelligence
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agencies, the State Department, and the Internal Security and
Civil Rights Divisions of the Justice Department.
SAC, Philadelphia
to the FBI Director, Re: Universities Committee on Problems of
War and Peace, March 2, 1966 (classified)
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TO: Intelligence Community Staff
ATTN: Central Index
SUBJECT: Abstract of Information Provided to Select Committees
1. HOW PROVIDED (check appropriate term. If a document was made available
for review but not transmitted, so note.)
DOCUMENT
BRIEFING
INTERVIEW
TESTIMONY
OTHER
2. DATE PROVIDED
3. TO WHOM PROVIDED (check appropriate term; add specific names if appropriate)
SSC
2/27/76
4.
HSC
IDENTIFICATION (provide descriptive data for documents; give name or identification number of briefer,
interviewee, testifier and subject)
Memorandum
5.
IN RESPONSE TO (list date and item number if in response to formal request, other-
wise state verbal request of (name), initiative, subpoena, etc.)
6. CLASSIFICATION OF
INFORMATION (enter
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7. KEY WORDS (enter the appropriate key words from the list provided separately; if key words not listed are
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SSC report pertaining to informants in domestic security
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information.
• If additions (as when a copy of document sent to SSC is later sent to
HSC) or changes to a previously submitted form are necessary, submit a
copy of, the original abstract, with the change indicated.
-
SPECIFIC ITEM NO. 8. SUMMARY enter brief narrative statement describing
substance of information and showing relationship to Intelligence Community
matters if appropriate. Any feedback or evidence of investigatory interests
should be noted. Commitments made to supply additional information should be
noted. Additionally, certain administrative information may be entered here,
e.g., restrictions on review of a document, if document was paraphrased, whether
interviewee is current or former employee, etc. If actual document or transcript
is provided, that fact should be noted and no summary is required. Additional
pages may be attached if necessary.
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94TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 1073
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 4, 1976
Mr. EDGAR submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on House Administration
1
RESOLUTION
Resolved, That the report of the Select Committee on
2 Intelligence filed on January 29, 1976, and entitled “Report
3 of the Investigations of the United States Intelligence Agen-
4 cies and Activities" shall be printed as a House document.
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94TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 1073
RESOLUTION
Ordering the printing of the report of the Select
Committee on Intelligence.
By Mr. EDGAR
MARCH 4, 1976-
Referred to the Committee on House Administration
94TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 1074
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 4, 1976
Mrs. FENWICK (for herself, Mr. FRENZEL, Mr. ANDERSON of Illinois, Mr. EDGAR,
Mr. CONABLE, Mr. MCKINNEY, Mr. JEFFORDS, and Mr. FINDLEY) submitted
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules
1
RESOLUTION
Resolved, That the report of the Select Committee on
2 Intelligence, filed on January 29, 1976, and entitled "Report
3 of the Investigation of the United States Intelligence Agen-
4 cies and Activities" shall be referred to the Committee on
5 House Administration, and such committee shall follow the
6 procedures agreed to between the Select Committee on
7 Intelligence and the President (a summary of which appears
8 beginning at page H289 of the daily edition of the Con-
9 gressional Record for January 26, 1976) with respect to
10 the disclosure of classified information transmitted to such
11 select committee. After such procedures have been complied
12 with, such report, as may be altered in accordance with
13 such procedures, shall be printed as a House document.
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN SINCLASSIFIED,
DATE
BY
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94TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 1074
RESOLUTION
To provide for the speedy printing and publica-
tion of the report of the Select Committee
on Intelligence.
By Mrs. FENWICK, Mr. FRENZEL, Mr. ANDERSON
of Illinois, Mr. EDGAR, Mr. Conable, Mr.
MCKINNEY, Mr. JEFFORDS, and Mr. FINDLEY
МАВОН 4, 1976
Referred to the Committee on Rules
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
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SUBJECT: SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE REPORT
ON MAIL INTERCEPT PROGRAMS
Mr. J. A.
Mr. T. W.
Mr. E. C.
(copy 2/26/76 Assoc. Dir.
memo attached) Dep. AD Adm.
Mintz
Leavitt
Peterson
Mr. W. O. Gregar
DATE: 3/5/76
Mr. J. W. Johnson
Dep. AD Inv.
Asst. Dir.:
Admin.
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs
Files & Com.
Gen. Inv.
Ident.
Inspection
Intell.
Laboratory
Legal Coun.
Plan. & Eval.
Spec. Inv.
Training
Telephone Rm.
Director Sec'y
Memorandum sets forth the results of a review of
the Senate Select Committee (SSC) report dealing with mail
intercept programs.
On 3/4/76, the report prepared by Mr. James Dick
of the SSC Staff concerning the mail intercept programs
operated by the CIA and the FBI was reviewed by SA James W.
Johnson. The report was reviewed to determine if the
changes set forth in the memorandum from W. A. Branigan to
Mr. W. R. Wannall dated 2/26/76, had been done. The review
indicated the revisions agreed to between Mr. James Dick,
SSC, and Mr. James P. Lee, had been done.
ACTION:
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SUBJECT:
OPTIONAL FORM NO 10
MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27
5010.106
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
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The attached
DATE: 3-11-76
H. Res 1073 94th Congress 2nd sesser
3-4-76
has been
received in the Records Section, appropriately initialed, and
indicated for file. By use of instant transmittal memorandum,
all necessary recording and indexing will be accomplished.
is to be noted this form is for internal use only within the
Records Section, principally by the Routing Unit where bulky
material not accompanied by memorandum is usually received.
The enclosure, if bulky and not usually filed with
other papers in file, may be detached but this action should
be clearly noted under the word "Enclosure."
Enc.
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ENCLOSURE
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 1/19/01 BY SPRALMKY
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NOT RECORDED
MAR 11 1976
ANNEER
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2/10/76
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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
DATE 1/19/01 BY SPZ ALMIY
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
This informative memorandum to advise of status
of Departmental review of FBI files concerning Martin Luther
King, Jr., and related matters.
1
You will recall that, commencing 12/6/75,
personnel of the Civil Rights Division reviewed portions
of our files concerning King and related matters. The
last date such review was conducted in 1975 was on 12/19/75.
On 2/9/76, Criminal Section Chief Robert A. Murphy resumed
review of the King file. He worked on this for less than
four hours on that day and was to return the morning of
2/10/76 but had not returned as of the dictation of this
memorandum at 3:00 p.m., 2/10/76.
Murphy had been reviewing the King file to the
exclusion of other files of interest. The King file is
94 sections in size and, as of 2/9/76, only about 25 sections
had been reviewed. On that date, Murphy told Supervisor
J. T. Aldhizer that, when he resumed the review the next
day, he wanted to start with the portion of the file
commencing 1/1/68. This would be Section 77, and thus
Murphy would be skipping approximately 50 sections or
little over half of the file.
Murphy has given no indication, and neither has
there been an indication from arry other Departmental source,
a's to the true status of the Department's overall review
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Re: Martin Luther King, Jr.
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of this matter which reportedly was to lead to a
Judgement by the Department as to whether or not the
investigation of King's assassination should be reopened.
ACTION:
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FROM DIRECTOR, FBI
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CHANGED, UNSUB, AKA, ROBERT LEE LEWIS; IMPERSONATION; 00: SF.
TITLE CHANGED FROM SENSTUDY 75 TO DESIGNATE ROBERT LEE
LEWIS AS THE SUBJECT AND IMPERSONATION AS THE CHARACTER.
RE SF NITEL TO THE DIRECTOR, FEBRUARY 23, 1976, CAPTIONED
'SENSTUDY 75.
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INQUIRY MADE BY FBIHQ HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE IS NO ONE
BY NAME OF ROBERT LEE LEWIS EMPLOYED AS AN INVESTIGATOR FOR THE
CHURCH COMMITTEE. IN VIEW THAT LEWIS HAS IMPERSONATED A
GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATOR AND HAS ATTEMPTED TO OBTAIN INFORMATION
THROUGH THIS IMPERSONATION, YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO IMMEDIATELY
CONDUCT APPROPRIATE IMPERSONATION INVESTIGATION, POSITIVELY ·
IDENTIFY LEWIS, OBTAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER OF LEWIS FROM ED
MONTGOMERY, AND SET FORTH LEADS FOR WFO TO HANDLE INTERVIEW
OF SUBJECT. COPY OF REFERENCED TELETYPE HAS BEEN FURNISHED WFO.
FED ALURAN OF Sin
END.
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COMMUNICATIONS SEGON
Assoc. Dir.
Dep. AD Adm.
Dep. AD Inv.
Asst. Dir.:
Admin.
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs
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Files & Com. _
Gen. Inv.
Ident. _
Inspection
Intell.
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Plan. & Eval. _
Spec. Inv.
Training
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Telophone Rm.
Director Sec'y
mer
CAL:mer (9)
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TKR 6:20PM
NOTE: SẠC, SF advised by teletype 2/23/76, that a Robert Lee
Lewis, alleged investigator of the Church Committee, had
attempted to get someone to testify before the committee
concerning the mishandling of the Hearst case.
Inquiry has
determined that Lewis is not employed by the Church Committee.
This instructs LA to conduct appropriate impersonation
investigation.
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ON FEBRUARY 23, 1976, A SOURCE OF THE OAKLAND RESIDENT
AGENCY REPORTED THAT ROBERT LEE LEWIS, INVESTIGATOR FOR THE
CHURCH COMMITTEE, HAD BEEN TRYING TO GET SOMEONE TO TESTIFY
BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON THE MISHANDLING OF THE HEARST CASE.
HE WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH ED MONTGOMERY, A
RETIRED EXAMINER REPORTER, AND POSSIBLY THE HEARSTS.
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Assoc. Dir.
Dep.-A.D.-Adm
Dep. A.D.Invar,
Asst. Dir.
Admin.
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Arfairg
Files & C
Gen. Inv.
Ident:
Inspection
Intell
Laburstory
Flan & Eval
Spec. inv.
Training
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Telephone Km
Director Sae'y
Igally
SAC BATES HAS BEEN PERSONALLY ACQUAINTED WITH MONTGOMERY
FOR MANY YEARS. HE CALLED MONTGOMERY AND ASKED HIM CONCERNING
THE ABOVE. MONTGOMERY SAID THAT HE HAD RECEIVED A TELEPHONE CALL
FROM A THIRD PARTY ASKING HIM TO CALL LEVIS IN WASHINGTON AS
HE WANTED ADVERSE TESTIMONY ABOUT THE FBI. MONTGOMERY CALLED
AND WHEN UNABLE TO SPEAK WITH LEWIS AND AFTER BEING ADVISED OF
WHAT LEVIS WANTED, HE HUNG UP.
LEVIS CALLED MONTGOMERY. HE TOLD MONTGOMERY HE WANTED SOMEON
TO TESTIFY AS TO HOW THE, FRI HAD MESSED UP THINGS ON THE WEST
MONTGOMERY IS NOT SURE IF HE SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED.
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THE HEARST CASE.
MONTGOMERY TOLD LEWIS HE HAD NOTHING IN THIS
REGARD HE COULD TESTIFY TU, THAT THE FOI WAS DOING A FINE JOS,
THAT HE, MONTGOMERY, DID NOT APPROVE OF THE WAY THE CHURCH
COMMITTEE HAD HANDLED ITSELF IN THE PAST AND THAT THEY SHOULD
GET OFF OF THE BACKS OF THE CIA AND THE FOI AND LET THEM GET ON
WITH THE JOB AND THEN HUNG UP.
MUNTGOMERY MADE THE COMMENT THAT HE THOUGHT THIS WAS A
TERRIBLE WAY TO ATTEMPT TO GET FACTS. SAC BATES SUGGESTED IV
HIM IF HE FELT SO STRONGLY ABOUT IT, HE SHOULD CONSIDER WRITING.
AN ARTICLE FOR THE EXAMINER AS TO THE APPROACH MADE TO HIM BY
MONTGOMERY RETIRED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, BUT IS
THE COMMITTEE.
STILL CLOSE TO THE EXAMINER.
END
ABUVI SEING SUBMITTED FOR BUREAU'S INFORMATION.
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