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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27
5010-106
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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This memorandum reports the receipt of a legal
memorandum prepared by Mr. Edmund Cohen, Office of the General HOT.
Counsel, Central Intelligence Agency, entitled "Authority of
Congress to Release Classified Data. Copies of this legal
memorandum have been furnished to Mr. Anthonin Scalia, Assistant
Attorney General, and Mr. James A. Wilderotter, Associate Counsel
to the President.
Memorandum Cregar to W. R. Wannall dated 4/14/75 discussed
an article contained in the 4/10/75 edition of "The Washington Post"
wherein Senator Frank Church, Chairman of the Senate Select
Committee, stated he reserved the right to make public any documents
the Committee received. This memorandum also noted that Mr. James
Wilderotter, Associate Counsel to the President, advised that
The White House was preparing a letter to Senator Church recognizing
that Congress can, at its discretion, declassify material it
receives, but strongly urging that such declassification action
not be taken unilaterally by the Senate Select Committee without
approval of the agency originating the information.
As an aid to the preparation of such a letter, the
Office of CIA's General Counsel has prepared a paper entitled
"Authority of Congress to Release Classified Data." Copy attached.
It was made available to all members of the Ad Hoc Coordinating
Group for Congressional Review of the Intelligence Committee for
information and any comments recipients desired
ACTION: For information.
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Assistant Attorney General
Office of Legal Counsel
· Attached is a hurriedly done legal memorandum
entitled "Authority of Congress to Release
: Classified Data." I would welcome your comments
on this so that a finished document could be made
available to the various agencies concerned.
John
John S. Warner
General Counsel
Central Intelligence Agency
12 April 1975
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James A, Wilderotter, Esq..
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President
Attached is a hurriedly done legal
memorandum entitled "Authority of
Congress to Release Classified Data."
(I would welcome your comments on
this so that a finished document
could be made available to the various
agencies concerned..
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John S. Warner.
General Counsel
Central Intelligence Agency
12 April 1975
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1. I have found no express authority for Congress to publicly release
information classified by the executive branch pursuant to an Executive
order issued by the President. Moreover, on a number of occasions Congress
has mandated that matters pertaining to national defense or foreign policy
be kept secret.
--Congress has made it a crime for one lawfully having possession,
access or control of documents relating to national defense or infor-
mation relating to the national defense which the possessor has
reason to believe could be used to the injury of the United States
or to the advantage of any foreign nation to communicate, deliver,
or transmit same to any person not entitled to receive it. 18
U.S.C.A. 793(d),
--Congress has made it a crime to disclose to an unauthorized per-
son or publish any classified information obtained by the processes
of communications intelligence. 18 U.S.C.A. 798(a).
--Congress has made it a crime to photograph or sketch vital military
or naval installations or equipment requiring protection against gen-
eral dissemination of information. 18 U.S.C.A. 795. It is also a¨
crime to publish or disseminate photographs, maps, or drawings of.
such defense installations without first obtaining permission of the
commanding officer or higher authority. 18 U.S.C.A. 797..
--Congress, in order to prevent public disclosure of certain activities,
has given various officials the power to keep confidential certain funds
expended for national security or foreign relations purposes. Such
authority is given, for example, to the President (22 U.S.C.A. 2364),
to the Secretary of State (31 U.S.C.A. 107), and to the Director of
Central Intelligence (50 U.S.C.A. 403j).
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--Congress has provided that meetings of the Senate Committee on
the Budget may be closed to the public if it is determined by a record
vote of a majority of the members that the matter to be discussed
...will disclose matters necessary to be kept secret in the
interest of national defense or the confidential conduct of
the foreign relations of the United States. 2 U.S.C.A...
190a-3.
--Congress, after requiring that the Secretary of State transmit forth-
with to the Congress the text of any international agreement, other
than a treaty, to which the United States is a party, goes on to pro-
vide that
..any such agreement the immediate public disclosure
of which would, in the opinion of the President, be prej-
´udicial to the national security of the United States shall
not be so transmitted to the Congress but shall be trans-
mitted to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate
and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Rep-
resentatives under an appropriate injunction of secrecy to
be removed only upon due notice from the President.
1 U.S.C.A. 112b.
--Finally, Congress, in enacting the Freedom of Information Act,
expressly exempted from disclosurė matters which are
.specifically authorized under criteria established
by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interest
of national defense or foreign policy. 5U.S.C.A.
552(b)(1).
2. Despite this apparent lack of authority to release classified data
and the existence of the above-mentioned statutes, Congress is constitutionally
immunized, at least in part, against any consequences flowing from release
and disclosure of classified information. Article I, § 6 of the Constitution
states in respect to Senators and Ṛepresentatives that:
...for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall
not be questioned in any other Place.
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3. A long line of Supreme Court cases, beginning with Kilbourn v.
Thompson, 103 U.S. 168 (1991), has held that the privilege or immunity
relating to speech or debate should be given a broad and liberal construc-
tion. In Kilbourn the court stated:
It would be a narrow view of the Constitutional provision
to limit it to words spoken in debate. The reason of the
rule is as forcible in its application to written reports
presented in that body by its committees, to resolutions
offered, which, though in writing, must be reproduced
in speech, and to the act of voting.... In short, to things
generally done in a session of the House by one of its
members in relation to the business before it. (At p. 204.)
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4. The court, moreover, has resisted arguments that an unworthy
purpose should destroy the privilege. In Tenney v. Brandhove, 341 U.S.
367 the court reaffirmed its earlier holding in Fletcher v. Peck, 6 Cranch
.87 (1810), stating:
that it was not consonant with our scheme of govern-
ment for a court to inquire into the motives of legislators,
has remained unquestioned. (At.p. 377.)
The distance to which the court was willing to go to uphold this principle
was seen in United States v. Johnson, 383 U.S. 169 (1966). In that case
a former Congressman was convicted for conspiracy to defraud the U.S.,
in part on evidence that, in pursuance of a conspiracy designed to give
assistance to certain savings and loan associations which had been indicted
on mail fraud charges, he was paid to give a speech on the floor of the House.
The Supreme Court granted a new trial holding that a prosecution which
draws in question the legislative acts of the defendant member of Congress
or his motives for performing them "necessarily contravenes the Speech or
Debate Clause." (At p. 185.)
5. The court addressed the issue of classified information in Gravel v.
United States, 408 U.S. 606 (1972), a case which arose when Senator Gravel,
Chairman of the Subcommittee on Buildings and Grounds of the Senate Public
Works Committee, convened a night meeting of the Subcommittee and there
read extensively from a copy of the Pentagon Papers which bore a Defense
security classification of Top Secret - Sensitive. He then placed the entire
47 volumes of the study in the public record. Senator Gravel claimed that
Article I, section 6 protected him from criminal or civil liability and from
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questioning elsewhere than in the Senate, with respect to the events occur-
ring at the Subcommittee hearing at which the Pentagon Papers were intro-
duced into the public record. The court stated: ".../T/o us this claim is
incontrovertible." (At p. 615.)
6. The court further noted that:
The Speech or Debate Clause was designated to assure
a co-equal branch of the government wide freedom of
speech, debate, and deliberation without intimidation
or threats from the Executive Branch. It thus protects
Members against prosecutions that directly impinge
* upon or threaten the legislative process. We have no
doubt that Senator Gravel may not be made to answer--
either in terms of questions or in terms of defending
himself from prosecution--for the events that occurred
at the subcommittee meeting. (At p. 616.)
7. From the above, together with the positive phrasing of Article 1,
§6 of the Constitution, it would appear that any Member may make any state-
ment he desires on the floor of the Congress or in one of its committees. Such
statement shall be absolutely privileged, notwithstanding that it was based
on information secured from classified Central Intelligence Agency material
either furnished the Member in confidence or containing any restrictive
notice as to use or dissemination. This privilege would operate if the Member
were to read the information verbatim into the record on the floor or into
the record of hearings before a congressional committee. It would still be
privileged when it appeared, verbatim, in the Congressional Record or in
the published hearings of a congressional committee. The only sanction,
apart from the individual conscience and sense of responsibility of the Member,
would have to come from Congress itself, which has the power to discipline
any Representative or Senator who improperly disclosed classified information.
8. One additional wrinkle might be noted. Although Congressmen
would be immune from liability for introducing classified information into
a committee report and immune from liability for ordering it printed and
disseminated to the public at large, the Public Printer and the Superintendent
of Documents may not be immune from suit for printing and disseminating
such reports to the public. The court examined this question in Doe v.
McMillan, 412 U.S. 306(1973), a case in which petitioners claimed that a
report issued by the House Committee on the District of Columbia, containing
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documents relating to disciplinary problems of certain specifically named
students, violated statutory, constitutional and common-law rights to pri-
vacy. The Supreme Court refused to determine whether dissemination to
the public would serve the important legislative function of informing the
public concerning matters pending before Congress for the purpose of
holding Members of Congress liable. However, it remanded the case to
the Court of Appeals, in part to undertake just such a review in order to
determine whether the Public Printer and the Superintendent of Documents.,
who were without blanket immunity, could be held liable..
9. The discussion thus far has dealt only with congressional immunity
for releasing classified information in Congress. No such immunity exists
in the case of disclosures made by congressmen outside of Congress. Thus,.
in Long v. Ansel, 69 F.2d 386 (Ct. App., D.C. 1934), affd. 293 U.S. 76
(1934), and in McGovern v. Martz, 182 F. Supp. 343 (US Dist. Ct., D.C..
1960) it was held that if a Senator or Representative is alleged to have com-
mitted libel by republishing and disseminating remarks made in the Congress,
such republication and dissemination is not within the Speech or Debate
privilege even if such privilege would have been applicable to the original
publication of the remarks. Again, in Gravel v. United States, 408 U.S. 606
(1972), and in Doe v. McMillan, 412 U.S. 306 (1973) the court noted that
the Speech or Debate Clause does not protect "à private republication of
documents introduced and made public at a committee hearing, although the
hearing was unquestionably part of the legislative process.
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10. From the above it is apparent that a Member is not privileged to
circulate CIA documents to his constituents, to the press, or by reading to
a meeting or on radio or television. Such action could well make the member
liable for prosecution under the espionage laws, but in any event would
expose him to the same liability for these actions as any other citizen. As
a practical matter, however, the prosecution of a Member for unauthorized
disclosure of classified CIA material, or disciplinary action by Congress
itself, is very unlikely.
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EDMUND COHEN
Office of General Counsel
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27
5010-106
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
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Mr. J. B. Adams
FROM :
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SUBJECT:
SENSTUDY 75
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DATE:
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The April 29, 1975, Congressional Record Senate,
pages S 7054 through and including S 7056, sets forth rules
and procedures for the captioned Committee. The rules cover
such topics as the convening of meetings, meeting procedures,
news media coverage, investigations, subpoenas, procedures
related to the taking of testimony, procedures for handling
classified or sensitive material, preparation for committee
meetings, staff, and reporting of measures or recommendations.
Assoc. Dir.
Dep. AD Adm
Dep. AD
Asst. Dir.
Admin.
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs
Files & Com.
Gen. Inv.
Ident.
Inspection
Intell.
Laborator
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Plan. & Eva
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Training
Telephone Rm.
Director Sec'y _
The key sections of these rules are subpoenas, investi-
gations, and procedures related to taking of testimony.
Concerning the issue of subpoenas, subpoenas may be
issued by the Chairman or any other member designated by him
with the consultation of the Vice Chairman.
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Procedures relating to the taking of testimony provide
that testimony shall be given under oath or affirmation.
also provide that a witness may be accompanied by counsel.
Witnesses may also request that there be no news media coverage
of their testimony. Witnesses will also be given the opportunity
of furnishing a statement prior to, and/or at the conclusion of
his or her testimony. With regard to inspection and correction
of testimony, witnesses will be allowed a reasonable opportunity
to inspect their testimony, and corrections are permissible, but
must be made in writing within five days of the availability of
the transcript containing their testimony. Names of witnesses
cannot be made public prior to their testimony unless authorized
by the Chairman.
Contempt procedures as set forth, require that after
notice to all members of the Committee, and the affected person
has had the opportunity to state in writing or in person why he
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or she should not be held in contempt, a vote would be taken by
the Committe with a majority being necessary for the referral
of a contempt citation to the full Senate.
The rules concerning sensitive material limit access
to such material to employees on a need-to-know basis and to
only those staff members with appropriate security clearances.
Reporting procedures for the Committee provide that
where the Committee is unable to reach a unanimous decision,
separate views and reports may be printed by any member or
members of the Committee.
A complete Xerox copy of the rules as they appear in
the Record is attached.
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imperceptible, while 2.5 can be fell; near the
point of origin and 3 can be felt (ver fair-
sized area. Slight damage can be caug⋅d at
4.5, a level of 5 is considered dan a ring, 7 is
major, and 8 is a "great earthqu
The issue, most geologists and semic ex-
perts agree, is not whether another block-
buster quake will occur, but when. It could
happen any time.
Should that earthquake oceur "tomorrow,"
these experts believe, the following reall-
ties await Californians:
Tens of thousands of bullhn's built in
the first half of the century, clearly haz
ardous under severo earthquake conditions,
in use in San Francio and Los Angeles,
could topple, endangering thou ands of lives
(an estimated 200,000 in Los An les alone).
Other thousands of build, built on or
near faults face destruction from ground
shaking and land fill.
High-rise buildings, built to more modern
standards, may not sopple, but lace serious
hazards of fire, disabled elevators and in-
adequate stairwell safety.
Earthquake disaster urgency plans are in
the nascent stages throu.hout the state,
hampered by apathy among public ofheials,
lack of funds and infrequent exercises.
The public is ill-prepared to cope with
earthquakes or their aftermaths. There is
virtually no publicity about what to do dur-
ing or after a major quake. Earthquake
drills are rarely, if ever, held in communi-
ties or in public buildings (schools are an
exception).
A recent federally sponsored study gives
these estimates of death and injury should
a temblor of more than 7 or 8 on the Rich-
ter scale occur in or near San Francisco or
Los Angeles:
San Francisco-as many as 10,000 persons
dead and 40,000 injured. (Should a major
dam break, tho death toll could rise to
60,000.) Another 56,000 could be leit home-
less (not including dun evacuees).
Los Angeles-as many as 20,000 deaths and
up to 600,000 injured. Additional deaths pos-
sible due to major dam failure-up to 14,000.
Homeless (not including dam evacuces), up
to 180,000.
At the very best, Californians are fatalistic
about earthquakes, accepting that they will
come, and hoping they will be out of the
affected area when it happens.
"You don't know when it is going to be or
how it's going to be," sald one West Los An-
geles resident. "I should put money into
making my house earthquake-proof when I
could be in some skyscraper swaying when it
happens? Who cares?"
In San Francisco, a college professor re-
cently asked 125 residents in a random
sampling what they would do if an earth-
quake comes. Sixty per cent said, in effect,
"Start praying. What else is there to do?”
What can be done? In fact, quite a lot-
and some of it is being accomplished in the
areas of building code upgrafine, land-use
planning, emergency preparedness, earth-
quake prediction, and public education. But
the effort of a few agressive legislators,
state and local officials, and private citizens
is frustrated by the low level of priority
generally assigned to earthquake protection.
The "kill ratio" of past California earth-
quakes is extremely low compared to, say,
traffic accidents. About 900 persons have died
as the results of quakes since the turn of
the century compared to an average annual
highway toll of 4,800. Thus there are those
who argue against expenditures of time and
effort on something as mercurial and unpre-
dictable as an earthquake.
California's new governor, Elmund G.
Brown, Jr., is said to be one of those. Accord-
ing to a recent news story, Brown suggested
that money being allocated for safe buildings
might be used to improve the quality of edu-
cation, to rehabilitate housing for the poor,
or to create construction Jobs.
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SENATE
After the San Frenando quake, there was
a flurry of studies, hearings, plans and legis-
lation.
In Los Angeles, the building code require-
ments were toughened. Explained Bob Wil-
Hams, general manager of Los Angeles' De-
partment of Building and Safety: "We
doubled the loading strength requirements
and required standards twice as strong in re-
inforced concrete and reinforced masonry."
Los Angeles' building code is in some re-
spect tougher than the Uniform Building
Code to which most jurisdictions in the
state adhere, One official, Long Beach build-
ing director Edward M. O'Connor, a leading
proponent of better preparedness, contends
that the Uniform Building Code falls short.
"It does not fulfill the purpose of the
code: to preserve life, limb, property and the
public welfare in the event of an earth-
quake," he said.
Changes in the uniform code come slowly.
They are modeled after recommendations
by the Callfornia Structural Engineers As-
sociation, composed of professional engineers
who help design buildings.
The recommendations usually represent
a balance of conservative and liberal strains
within the association, and, according to
some observers, are strongly influenced by
economic considerations.
The drafters of the uniform code are still
wrestling with one of the central lessons of
the San Fernando earthquake-the fact that
major buildings are being constructed with
little knowledge or consideration of soll and
geological conditions and how they might
respond to ground shocks.
Geologists and seismic experts admit they
know very little about what causes earth-
quakes or precisely how buildings are affected
by local or even distant shocks. Now, for the
first time, California is placing instruments
that measure motion in key buildings
around the state. But they must await an-
other earthquake to produce usable data.
In the meantime, seismic considerations
are working their way slowly-some say too
slowly into building requirements.
New laws ban construction directly over
active faults, require satisfactory geologic
studies before new hospitals are built, re-
quiro that a "seismic safety element" be in-
cluded in local planning, and require the
correction of unsafe dam conditions.
This legislation added up to the most pro-
gressive package of earthquake measures in
40 years, but it was not accomplished without
resistance. The restriction on building on or
near faults, for example, inspired a storm of
protest from real estate developers and in-
dividual lot owners that eventually forced
a modification softening the restriction.
A hospital law passed in 1972 requires that
detalled geological and soil reports for pro-
posed hospital construction be reviewed by
state geologists.
James Flosson, director of the state De-
partment of Mines and Geology, promptly
ran into problems.
"The reports the first few months were a
disgrace to the profession," Flosson said. "We
Insisted that they be redone, and done again
until they were right. I've had my head
bloodied many times as a result. I've been
threatened, told my career would be ruined—
a few geologists tried to get me fired. But wo
stood by our guns and now the quality of
the reports is excellent."
Another area of controversy is highrise
safety. Berkeley architect Karl V. Steinbrugge
believes the modern steelframe construction
will withstand Intenso shocks. But Henry J.
Degunkolb, a San Francisco structural en-
glicer and frequent critle of safety standards,
sald:
"I would not find it unreasonable to ex-
pect... there will be 15 to 30 total collap.es
with another 50 to 100 severely damaged" in
San Francisco.
☑While there is disagreement about high-
April 29, 1975
rise collapse, there is a broad consensus that
most existing high rises are vulnerable to ex-
tensive internal damage from unbolted
equipment and, most significantly, from fire.
The dangers are serious enough to have
prompted major changes recently in fire reg-
ulations for all future buildings.
All future high rises (above 75 feet) will be
built with automatic governors that bring
elevators instantly to ground level, and, most
importantly, with sprinkler systems at every
level.
All but a minuseale number of the nearly
2,000 high rises presently in Los Angeles and
San Francisco lack sprinkler systems.
Requirements that they be installed were
written into a state law last year, but efforts
to draft regulations ran into fierce opposition
from builders, the Chambers of Commerce
and other businessmen.
The battle is still being fought.
San Francisco's disaster plan is advanced
over those of other municipalities, but it sui-
fers from lack of a central communications
network, insufficient coordination among de-
partments and inadequate practical exer-
cises, according to a city planning depart-
ment study.
"All it is is a paper organization," said
Alfred Goldberg, head of the city's building
department.
Goldberg's concerns are echoed by James
Halgwood, state emergency services officer in
charge of helping to create state-level dis-
aster plan for Southern California.
Commented Haigwood: "I don't think most
elected and appointed officials understand
they have a real responsibility to have their
jurisdictions prepared. They are only doing a
barebones job."
RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE
SELECT COMMITTEE TO STUDY
OPERATIONS
RESPECT ΤΟ INTELLI-
GENCE ACTIVITIES
GOVERNMENTAL
WITH
Mr. CHURCH. Mr. President, in ac-
cordance with the provisions of the Leg-
islative Reorganization Act of 1970, I
submit now for publication in the RECORD
the rules of procedure for the Select
Committee To Study Governmental
Operations With Respect to Intelligence
Activities. These rules were adopted by
the members of the Select Committee
on April 9, 1975. I ask unanimous con-
sent that they be printed in the RECORD.
There being no objection, the rules
were ordered to be printed in the RECORD,
as follows:
RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE SELECT COM-
MITTEE TO STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERA-
TIONS WITH RESPECT ΤΟ INTELLIGENCE
ACTIVITIES, U.S. SENATE, ADOPTED APRIL 9,
1975
These Rules are issued pursuant to the
1st Section of Senate Resolution 21, 94th
Congress, 1st Session, agreed to January 27,
1975, and printed in full in the appendix
hereto.
RULE 1. CONVENING OF MEETINGS
1.1 The Committee may schedule a rez-
ular day and hour for the Committee to
meet.
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1.2 The Chairman shall have authority,
upon proper notice, to call such edititional
meetings of the Committee as he may d.c
necessary and may delegate such authority
to any other member of the Committee.
1.3 A special meeting of the Committee
may be called at any time upon the written
request of six or more members of the Com-
mittee fled with the Clerk of the Committee.
1.4 In the case of any meeting of the
Committee, other than a regularly sched-
uled meeting, the Clerk of the Committee
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*shall notify every member of the Committed
of the time and place of the meeting and
shall give reasonable notice which, except
in extraordinary circumstances, shall be at
least 24 hours in advance of any meeting
held in Washington, D.C. and at least 48
hours in the case of any meeting held out-
side Washington, D.C.
1.5 If a majority of the members of the
Committee have made a request in writing
to the Chairman to call a meeting of the
Committee and the Chairman falls to call
such a meeting within seven calendar days
thereafter, including the day on which the
written notice is submitted, such majority
may call a meeting by filing a written notice
with the Clerk of the Committee who shall
promptly notify each member of the Com-
mittee in writing of the date and time of
the meeting.
RULE 2. MEETING PROCEDURES
2.1 Meetings of the Committee shall be
open to the public except when otherwise
directed by the Chairman or majority vote of
members present.
2.2
It shall be the duty of the staff di-
rector to keep or cause to be kept a record
of all Committee proceedings,
23 The Chairman of the Committee, or
if the Chairman is not present the Vice
Chairman, shall preside over all meetings of
the Committee. In the absence of the Chair-
man and the Vice Chairman at any meeting
majority member is present the ranking mi-
nority member present, shall preside.
2.4 Except as otherwise provided in these
Rules, decisions of the Committee shall be
by majority vote of the members present
and voting. A quorum for the transaction
of Committee business, including the con-
duct of Executive sessions, shall consist of
six Committee members except, that for the
purpose of hearing witnesses, taking sworn
testimony, and receiving evidence under
oath, a quorum may consist of one Senator.
A vote by any member of the Com-
mittee with respect to any measure or mat-
ter being considered by the Committee may
be cast by proxy if the proxy authorization
(1) is in writing to the Chairman or Vice
Chairman; (2) designates the member of
the Committee who is to exercise the proxy;
and (3) is limited to a specific measure or
matter and any amendments pertaining
thereto. Proxies shall not be considered for
the establishment of a quorum.
2.5
RULE 3. BROADCASTING, TELEVISION, AND
PHOTOGRAPHY
Any Committee meeting which is open to
the public may, subject to Rule 6.7, be cov-
ered, in whole or in part, by television, radio,
still photography or other media coverage,
if the Chairman authorizes such coverage.
When coverage by any such media is auth-
orized it must be conducted in an orderly
and unobtrusive manner, and the Chairman
may for good cause terminate such media
coverage in whole or in part, or take such
other action as the circumstances may war-
rant.
RULE 4. INVESTIGATIONS
No investigation shall be initiated by the
Committee unless a majority of the mem-
bers of the Committee has specifically au-
thorized such investation, but any member
of the Committee sh 11 be entitled to pursue
any inquiry Individually unless specifically
prohibited by a majority vote of the mem-
bers of the Committee. Authorized investi-
gations or inquiries may be conducted by
members of the Committee and or by desig-
nated staff members.
RULE 5. SUBPOENAS
Subpoenas for attendance of witnesses or
the production of memoranda, documents,
records, or any other material may be issued
by the Chairman, or any other member
designated by him after consultation with
the Vice Chairman, and may be served by
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any person designated by the Chairman or
member. Each subpoena shall contain a copy
of Senate Resolution 21, 94th Congress, 1st
Session.
RULE G. PROCEDURES RELATED TO THE TAKING
' OF TESTIMONY
6.1 Notice. Witnesses required to appear
before the Committee shall be given reason-
ablo notice and all witnesses shall be fur-
nished a copy of these Rules.
6.2 Outh or Affirmation.-Testimony of
witnesses shall be given under oath or af-
firmation which may be administered by any
member of the Committee.
6.3 Interrogation.-Committee interroga-
tion shall be conducted by members of the
Committee and such staff personnel as is
authorized by the Chairman, the Vice Chair-
man, or the presiding member.
6.4 Counsel for the Witness-(a) Any
witness may be accompanied by counsel. A
witness who is unable to obtain counsel may
inform the Committee of such fact, and if
consistent with the notice given under Sec-
tion 6.1 hereof, at least 24 hours prior to his
appearance before the Committee, the Com-
mittee shall then endeavor to obtain volun-
tary counsel for the witness, but failure to
obtain such counsel will not excuse the wit-
ness from appearing and testifying.
(b) Counsel shall conduct themselves in
an ethical and professional manner. Failure
to do so shall, upon a finding to that effect by
a majority of the members present, subject
such counsel to disciplinary action which
may include warning, censure, removal, or a
recommendation of contempt proceedings.
(c) There shall be no direct or cross ex-
amination by counsel. However, counsel may
submit in writing any questions he wishes
propounded to his client or to any other wit-
ness and may, at the conclusion of his
client's testimony suggest the presentation
of other evidence or the calling of other wit-
nesses. The Committee may use such ques-
tions and dispose of such suggestions as it
may see fit.
6.5
Statements by Witnesses.-A witness
may make a statement, which shall be brief
and relevant, at the beginning and conclu-
sion of his testimony. Such statements shall
not exceed a reasonable period of time as
determined by the Chairman, or other pre-
siding member. Any witness desiring to make
a prepared or written statement for the rec-
ord of the proceedings shall file a copy with
the Clerk of the Committee, and in so far as
practicable and consistent with the notice
given, shall do so at least 72 hours in ad-
bance of his appearance before the Com-
mittee.
6.6 Objections and Rulings. Any objec-
tion raised by a witness or counsel shall be
ruled upon by the Chairman or other presid-
ing member, and such ruling srhall be the
ruling of the Committee unless a majority of
the Committee present overrules the ruling.
In the case of the votes the rule of the chair
will prevail.
6.7 Lights and Broadcasting.-(a) A wit-
ness may request, on grounds of distraction,
harassment, or physical discomfort, that dur-
Ing his testimony, television, motion picture,
and other cameras and lights shall not be
directed at him, such requests to be ruled on
In accordance with Rule 2.4.
(b) No witness subpoenaed by the Com-
mittee shall be required against his will to
be photographed at any hearing or to givo
evidence or testimony while the broadcasting
of that hearing, by radio or television, 13
being conducted. At the request of any wh
nes who does not wish to be subjected to
radio, television, or still photography cov-
erage, all lenses shall be covered and all
microphones used for coverage turned off.
So far as is practicable, a witness desiring to
make such a request shall so inform the
Chief Counsel of the Committee at least 24
hours prior to the time that witness is
scheduled to testify.
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Inspection and Correction,-All wit-
nesses testifying before the Committoo shall
be given a reasonable opportunity to inspect,
in the office of the Committee, the transcript
of their testimony to determine whether such
testimony was correctly transcribed. The wit-
ness may be accompanied by counsel. Any
corrections the witness desires to make in
the transcript shall be submited in writing
to the Committee within five days of the
availability of the transcript. Correction i
shall be limited to grammar and minor edit-
ing, and may not be made to change the
substance of the testimony. Any questions
arising with respect to such corrections shall
be decided by the Chairman. Upon request.
those parts of testimony given by a witness
in Executive session which are subsequently
quoted or made part of a record shall be
made available to that witness at his ex-
pense.
6.9
Persons Affected by Testimony.- A
person who believes that testimony or other
evidence presented at a public hearing, or
any comment made by a Committee member
or Committee counsel, may tend to affect
adversely his reputation, may request to ap-
pear personally before the Committee to
testify on his own behalf, or may file a sworn
statement of facts relevant to the testimony.
evidence, or comment, or may submit to the
Chairman proposed questions in writing for
the cross-examination of other witnesses. The
Committee shall take such action as it
deems appropriate.
Procedures.-No
6.10 Contempt
recom-
mendations that a person be cited for con-
tempt of Congress shall be forwarded to the
Senate unless and until the Committee hat,
upon notice to all its members, met and con-
sidered the alleged contempt, afforded the
person an opportunity to state in writing or
in person why he should not be held in con-
tempt, and agreed, by majority vote of the
Committee to forward such recommendation
to the Senate.
6.11
Release of Name of Witness.-Undes
authorized by the Chairman, the name of
any witness scheduled to be heard by the
Committee shall not be released prior to ins
appearance before the Committee.
RULE 7. PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING CLASSIFIED
OR SENSITIVE MATERIAL
7.1 Committee staff offices on the first
floor of the Dirksen Office Building shall
operate under strict security precautions. At
least one security guard shall be on duty at
all times by the entrance to control entry.
All persons before entering the offices shall
identify themselves. At least one additional
security guard shall be posted at night for
surveillance of the secure area where sensi-
tive documents are kept.
7.2 Sensitive or classified documents and
material shall be segregated in a secure
storage area. They may be examined only at
secure reading facilities. Copying, duplicat-
ing, or removal from the Committee staff
offices of such documents and other materials
is prohibited except as is necessary for use m,
or preparation for, interviews or Committee
meetings, Including the taking of testimony,
and in conformity with Section 9.2 hereof.
7.3 Each member of the Committee shi
at all times have access to all papers and
other material received from any source. 'The
Staff Director shall be responsible for the.
maintenance, under appropriate security
procedures, of a registry which will mur
and identify all papers and other materins
In the possession of the Committee, and shea
registry shall be available to any member of
the Committee.
7.4 Access to classified information smp-
plied to the Committee shall be limited to
the Staff Director, the Chief Counsel and the
Council to the Minority, and those staff w
bers with appropriate security clearances au l
a need-to-know.
7.5 No testimony taken including the
names of witnesses techfying or materisk
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presented at an Executive Session, or classi-
fled papers, and other materials received by
the staff or its consultants while in the em-
ploy of the Committee shall be made public,
in whole or in part or by way of summary, or
disclosed to any person outside the Comunit-
tee unless authorized by a majority vote of
the entire Committee, or after the termina-
tion of the Commitee, in such manner as
may be determined by the Senate.
7.0 Before the Committee is called upon
to make any disposition with respect to the
testimony, papers, or other materials pre-
sented to it, the Committee members shall
havo a reasonable opportunity to examine
all pertinent testimony, papers and other
materials that have been obtained by the
Committee staff. No member shall relea.e
any such te, timony, papers, or other materl-
als, or any information contained in such
testimony, papers, or other materials, to the
public or any person outside the Committee
unless authorized by a majority vote of the
entiro Committee, or after the termination
of the Committee, in such manner as may
be determined by the Senate.
RULE 8. PREPARATION FOR COMMITTEE MEETINGS
8.1 Under direction of the Chairman, the
Staff Director, Chief Counsel, Counsel to the
Minority, or other designated staff members
shall brief members of the Committee at a
time sufficiently prior to any Committee
meeting in order to assist the Committee
members in preparation for such meeting
and to determine any matter which the
Committee member might wish considered
during the meeting. Such briefing shall in-
clude a list of all pertinent papers and other
materials that have been obtained by the
Committee that bear on matters to be con-
sidered at the meeting.
8.2 The Staff Director, the Chief Counsel,
and the Counsel to the Minority shall rec-
ominend to the Chairman and the Vice Chair
man the testimony, papers, and other mate-
rials to be presented to the Committee at any
meeting. The determination whether such
testimony, papers, and other materials shall
be presented in open or Executive session
shall be made pursuant to the rules of the
Senate.
RULE 9. STAFF
9.1 The appointment of all staff mem-
bers and consultants shall be confirmed by a
majority vote of the Committee, After con-
firmation, the Chairman shall certify staff ap-
pointments to the Financial Clerk of the Sen-
ate in writing.
9.2 Except as otherwise provided by the
Committee, the duties of staff and consult-
ants shall be performed, and staff personnel
affairs and day-to-day operations, including
security and control of classifled documents
and material, shall be administered under the
direct supervision and control of the Staff
Director and the Chief Counsel. The Counsel
for the Minority shall be kept fully informed
regarding all matters and shall have access
to all material in the files of the Committee.
9.3 The staff of the Committee shall not
discuss either the substance or procedure of
the work of the Committee with anyone
other than a member of the Committee or
other Committee personnel. Upon termina-
tion of employment by the Committee, ench
member of the staff, or consultant, shall sur-
render all classified and other material re-
lating to the work of the Committee which
came into his possession while in the employ
of the Committee.
9.4 The employment of any member of
the staff or consultant who fails to conform
to any of these Rules shall be immediately
terminated.
RULE 10. SERVICES, INFORMATION, FACILITIES,
AND PERSONNEL OF THE GOVERNMENT; CON-
SULTANTS
The Chairman shall have the authority to
utilize the services, information, facilities,
and personnel of the departments and agen-
GRESSIONAL RECORD - SENÁT
cies of the government, and to procure the
temporary or intermittent services of experts
or consultants or organizations thereof to
make studies or assist or advise the Com-
mittee with respect to any matter under
Investigation.
BULE 11. REPORTING OF MEASURES OR
RECOMMENDATIONS
11.1 No measure or recommendations
shall be reported from the Committee unless
a majority of the Committee is actually pres-
ent and a majority of those pre, ent concur.
11.2 In any case in which the Commit-
tee is unable to reach a unanimous decl-
sion, separate views or reports may be pre-
sented and printed by any member or mem-
bers of the Committee.
11.3 A member of the Committee who
gives notice of his intention to file supple-
mental, minority, or additional views at the
time of final Committee approval of a meas-
uro or matter, shall be entitled to not less
than three calendar days in which to file
such views, in writing, with the Clerk of the
Committee. Such views shall then be in-
cluded in the Committee report and printed
in the same volume, as a part thereof, and
their inclusion shall be noted on the cover
of the report.
RULE 12. CHANGES IN RULES
These Rules may be modified, amended, or
repealed by the Committee, provided that a
notice in writing of the proposed change has
been given to each member at least 48 hours
prior to the meeting at which action thereon
is to be taken.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION
ON VOTES
Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, on
April 23, 1975, I submitted for the
RECORD a summary of my position on the
votes for H.R. 2166, the tax reduction
bill and H.R. 4296, the farm bill. For
the permanent RECORD, I would like to
correct an error made in this summary.
The correct notation for votes No. 92 and
93 should be as follows:
Vote No. 92; Modified Hart unnum-
bered amendment-nay.
Vote No. 93: Motion to table motion to
reconsider the vote by which the modi-
fied Hart unnumbered amendment was
agreed to-nay.
THE IMPORTANCE OF
LATIN AMERICA
Mr. HUMPHREY. Mr. President, I
wish to call to the attention of my
colleagues an editorial which appeared
in the Washington Post on April 26 en-
titled, "The Importance of Latin Amer-
ica." Frankly, it is a sorry thing we
have to be reminded.
For too long, we have neglected what
President Kennedy recognized as our
"sister republics"-and when we have
dealt with them, it has too often been
on the basis of paternalism rather than
equality. Yet the good neighbor policy
and the alliance for progress remind us
that our relations have been-and again
can be warm and constructive. They
should occupy a central place in our
foreign policy, and they should be con-
ducted with the mutual respect they
deserve.
Unfortunately, we have been dis-
tracted in recent years by hotter spots,
such as Indochina and the Middle East,
not to mention our traditional absorp-
April 29, 1975
tion in superpower politics. To be sure
it is some measure of our indifferen
that we have withheld trade preferen
across-the-board, despite the fact th
countries like Venezuela and Ecuador c
not participate in the Arab oil embar
which provoked our action.
Beset by massive social and econon
problems, South America continues
ferment. We should not wait to be co.
fronted with revolution and crisis. Rath.
er, we should anticipate and encou
progress and peaceful change. We mi
begin by supporting a new and fel
Panama Canal Treaty, by seriously r
evaluating the present policy of sat.
tions on Cuba, and by forswearing inte.
ference in internal affairs, which has h
such serious repercussions in Chile and
Honduras.
Clearly, the mere visit of Secreta.
Kissinger cannot substitute for the sub-
stantive reassessment and improvement
of our attitudes and policies. Latin Amer-
ica is coming of age; so should Amerit.
Perhaps for our bicentennial we sh...
establish a new corollary to the Monne
Doctrine, that Latin America be pro-
tected not only from European excesse
but from our own as well.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous con
sent that the excellent Post editorial Le
printed in the RECORD.
There being no objection, the editorial
was ordered to be printed in the RECORD,
as follows:
THE IMPORTANCE OF LATIN AMERICA
It is regrettable but not disastrous that
the Indochina crisis should have forced Sec-
retary of State Kissinger to postpone t
again his long-scheduled trip to Argentin
Brazil and Venezuela. The trip would surely
have enhanced the secretary's understar-
ing of a region of far more critical and cu
during importance to the United States tl. "
Indochina. And it would have given his ho° 1
the opportunity to get what Latins peren
nially feel is a commodity in short supply-
the high level attention of the U.S. govern-
ment. Yet the visit of an American Secretary
of State, even one who is celebrity, is not
something that would turn the heads of
thoughtful Latins. They will wish to see what
else of a serious nature in Latin-U.S. rela-
tions is going on.
The chief political task of American pol-
icy in the hemisphere is, plainly, to move
beyond the arrogance and paranola that i
American officials to think it was not only
appropriate but necessary to "destabilize" the
elected governments of Chile in 1970–7.'.
Since some of the same key oficials, inclu
ing Dr. Kissinger, are still in ports of respo
sibility, this is no small task. Optim!
might hope that the newly heightened puo-
lic and congressional vigilance over the CIA.
and the agency's own announced reforms, "
enough to forestall another "Chile." Pe
mists will remain skeptical, at least until the
test of the next Chile is met.
Meanwhile, the developing emphasis of URL
policy on treating Latin countries individ-
ually, rather than as look-alike members of
a hemispheric collective, is a healthy st
This new emphasis fits the reality that I'l
are different. It fits the current Latin in-
clination to take a step away from the old
notion of a hemispheric "community." And
if deepened, it should free American polic
makers from the Insidious idea that what
happens in one corner of Latin Arnerica. wh
this idea that led Washington to fear that
also happen in other corners. It is prect:
Cuba and Chile, in their respective times
would contaminate the rest of the region.
Al
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Ad Hoc Staff
75.569
8 May 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR: Members of the USIB Ad Hoc Coordinating
Group
SUBJECT
: Security Clearances
• sustudy.
75
6/6/38
5/2/06
11/6/46
3/16/26
Robert Kelley
The following is a listing of 12 additional Senate
Select Committee Staff members and official stenographers (*)
who have received a security investigation by the Federal
Bureau of Investigation within the past five years and
are certified by Mr. William G. Miller, Staff Director of
the Senate Select Committee, by letter dated May 6, 1975,
as meeting the requirements of Executive Order 10450 for
access to classified information up to and including Top
Secret.
Name
*C. Harold Brown
*Wayne Birdsell
Anne Karalekas
*Mary Lynch
Date & Place of Birth
Soc. Sec. No.
Ohio
278-34-3428
D.C.
578-03-1841
Mass:
023-36-4329
W. Va.
250-38-1344
10/29/40
Paul Wallach
5/24/47
Ind.
N. Y.
559-54-1348
149-36-2999
Lester Seidel
7/17/44
D.C.
216-38-5204
*Frank Shelburn
5/30/13
Va.
338-24-6934
*Robert Thomas
12/16/25
Md.
219-14-5186
Gregory Treverton
1/21/47
Colo.
William Truehart
12/18/18
*Fred Ward
11/20/40
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DATE 1-19-01 BY SP
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62-116395
Juch & Thanks
to
☐ John M. Clarke
NOT RECORDED
18 MAY 13 1975
Associate Deputy to the DCI
for the Intelligence Community
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDISION
GIA GEN. REG. NO. 27
5010-106
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
: MR. W. BRIANNALL
1
2
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Mr. J. B. Adams
Mr. J. A. Mintz
(1-Mr.J.B.Hotis)
DATE: May 14, 1975
1
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FROM
: MR.
W. Jon CREGAR
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SUBJECT: SENSTUDY 75
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
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DATE 1-19-01 BYSP-2 PEM/256
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Mr. W. R. Wannall
Mr. W. O. Cregar
Mr. S. F.
Phillips
We (lost)
Assoc. Dir.
Dep. AD Adm
Dep. AD Inv.
Asst. Dir.:
Admin.
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs
Files & Com.
Gen. Inv.
Ident.
Inspection
Laboratory
Plan. & Eval.
Spec. Inva
Training
Coun
Legal Co
Telephone Rm.
Director Sec'y
My memorandum to you 5/13/75 furnished highlights of
information relating to an interview by a Senate Select Committee
(SSC) Staff Member of retired SA Alan G. Sentinella, as obtained
by Supervisor Seymor Fred Phillips of the Bureau's Senstudy 75
Special Project.
At 11:20 a.m. 5/14/75 Sentinella telephonically contacted
Phillips from Atlanta, Georgia, and advised that he had been tele-
phonically contacted earlier on the morning of 5/14/75 by SSC
Staff Member Lester B. Seidel who had interviewed him 5/12/75.
Seidel told Sentinella that he is being subpoenaed to give sworn
testimony before an Executive Session of the SSC 9:30 a.m. Wednesday,
5/21/75. The testimony is to be given in Room G-308, New Senate
Office Building. In response to specific questions from Senţinella,
Seidel advised Sentinella that he will be reimbursed expenses, that
his presence will probably be needed for only one day, and that the
purpose is to essentially go over the material covered when Seidel
interviewed Sentinella 5/12/75. Seidel asked Sentinella who had
taken over the case concerning Levison (Stanley David Levison, former
consultant to Martin Luther King, Jr., who was under Bureau investi-
gation because of his communist background) in Atlanta when
Sentinella left. Sentinella furnished Seidel the name of SA
Richard Hamilton.
REC-100
62-116395748
Sentinella asked Phillips for assistance of the nature he
received when he was interviewed; that is, someone from the Bureau
to render guidance relative to any sensitive areas that might be
touched upon. He furnished the following as his telephone numbers
in Atlanta, all area code 404.
62-116395
Office: 658-2167
658-2168
658-2119
Residence:
475-5327
475-7816
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Memorandum to Mr. W. R. Wannall
RE: SENSTUDY 75
62-116395
In accordance with established procedure, Sentinella
was advised that he would be contacted by someone from the
Office of the Legal Counsel who will make arrangements for
à Bureau representative to be available for consultation
should Sentinella's testimony involve sensitive areas of
inquiry. Sentinella indicated his intention of arriving
in Washington, D. C., late in the afternoon or in the
evening of the day preceding his testimony.
ACTION:
Refer to Legal Counsel so that someone from that
Office may get in touch with Sentinella in accordance with
the foregoing.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27
5010-106
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
: Mr. J. B. Adams
FROM
:
W. R. Wannall,
SUBJECT:
SENSTUDY 75
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AIRED #MOR16
DATE 1/19/01 BY SP-2 ALMt
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
1 Mr. J. B. Adams
2 - Mr. J. A. Mintz :
(1 - Mr. P. V. Daly)
DATE:
5/16/75
1 – Mr. W. R. Wannall ·
Mr. J. G. Deegan
1
1
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1
1
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Mr. R. L. Shackelford
Mr. W. O. Cregar
Mr. S. F. Phillips
Assoc. Dir.
Dep. AD Adm
Dep. ADM
Asst. Dir.
Admin.
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs
Files & Com.
Gen. Inv.
Ident.
Inspection
Laboratory
Plan. & Eval.
Spec. Inv.
Training
Legal Coun.
Telephone Rm.
Director Sec'y
This informative memorandum is to report briefing of
Senate Select Committee (SSC) Staff Members on informant matters
by INTD personnel.
At the request of the SSC Staff, a briefing session
was held in my office from 8:50 a.m., to 10:50 a.m., 5/16/75.
Representing the SSC were Staff Members Mark Gitenstein and
Thomas Dawson. In addition to myself, present from the INTD
were Deputy Assistant Director H. E. Helgeson, S. F. Phillips
of SENSTUDY 75 Staff, and Unit Chiefs E. P. Grigalus (IS-2
Section), and H. A. Newman, Jr. (IS-1 Section). Also present
was Supervisor J. D. Miller of the Legal Counsel's Office.
107 (Part I
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estions
SSC Staff Members had previously reviewed Sections
Security Informants) and 130 (Extremist Informants)
of the Manual of Instructions and the purpose of the briefing
was to go over these Sections and answer the visitors' questions
and clarify doubtful areas. Such matters as the following
were covered: Terminology regarding confidential sources,
potential security informants and security informants; means
for approving informants; payments to informants both on
SAC approval and FBIHQ approval; converting of potential infor-
mants to informants; establishing reliability; assignment of
symbol numbers; distinction between permanent and temporary
symbol numbers; use of FD-401 for semiannual reports on infor-
mants; use of FD-405 for monthly and quarterly reports on
informants. Also covered were: Use of informants in COINTELPRO;
entrapment and agent provocateur aspects; movement of informants
between field office territories; channelizing memoranda; handling
of informants after determined to be unreliable; and inspectors'
role relating to informants at field level,
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Mr. Gitenstein, who was the senior member of the SSĊ
team present, indicated satisfaction with the results of thể
briefing and that all their inquiries had been answered. He made
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a very cogent observation concerning the FBI's handling of
informants. The SSC Task Force he is on is studying informant
matters in various intelligence community agencies including
the FBI. He stated that they had found the FBI as so much far
superior to other agencies that they considered the FBI as the
standard for all law enforcement. He cited specifically the
finding that the Internal Revenue Service and the Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms as very weak in informant
aspects.
It is believed that the visitors found the briefing
most productive, as they themselves stated that briefings
such as this one will be very helpful to the SSC in its work;
and promote friendly and businesslike relations between the
SSC and the Bureau.
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MAY 1962 EDITION
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UNITED STATE
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Memorandum
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DATE: 5/9/75
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SUBJECT: SENATOR GARY HART (D-COLORADO)
REQUEST FOR FBI DATA ON HIM UNDER THE
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA)
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We received this afternoon, 5/9/75, from Mrs. Susan M.
Hauser of the Deputy Attorney General's Office, the following
data: 1) informal note from Doug Marvin to the Deputy. Attorney
General re: Senator Hart's meeting with the Attorney General
5/6/75; 2) letter to Senator Hart by the Attorney General dated
5/7/75 advising that Hart's oral request for access to his FBI
file will be treated as coming under the FOIA; and 3) a memoran-
dum from for files dated 5/6/75 that appears to have been
dictated by the Attorney General in which he sets forth pertinent
information concerning his meeting with Senator Hart. The Attorney
General points out that he will treat Hart's oral request as
coming under the FOIA although he did not know whether the
Senator should in fact make this request in writing (actually,
the Code of Federal Regulations, of course, points out that FOIA
requests must be in writing).
According to the Attorney General's memorandum, Senator
Hart indicated that he was not trying to make a particular
point and did not want to go to court, but rather felt it would
be helpful to members of the Senate Select Committee, who wanted
to do it, to see what an FBI file was like, and he felt that by
seeing his own file it would raise less problems than trying to
see someone else's file.
In view of the Attorney General's letter to Senator
Hart of 5/7/75 advising him that his oral request will be processed
under the FOIA, the FOIA Section will immediately institute the
processing of this request. However, unless advised to the
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contrary, it is intended that Senator Hart's request will be put
in chronological order and will receive no special treatment.
should also be noted that Senator Hart is under the mistaken
belief that as a Senator, and particularly as a member of the
Senate Select Committee, he could receive an FBI file on a thirdm
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party and be allowed to look at it. This, of course, is not
correct and we would advise Senator Hart the same as any other
requester making a similar request that we would need authori-
zation from the third party involved prior to releasing any data
we may have to the Senator.
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MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27
5010-106,
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
MR. W. R. WANNALL
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2 Mr. J. A. Mintz
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DATE: May 13, 1975
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
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Director Sec'y
This informative memorandum to record highlights of
information relating to an interview by Senate Select Committee (SSC)
Staff Member of retired SA Alan G. Sentinella, as obtained by
Supervisor Seymor Fred Phillips of the Bureau's Senstudy 75
Special Project.
Pursuant to Bureau instructions, Phillips went to Atlanta,
Georgia, to fulfill the request of Sentinella for the presence of
a Bureau Agent at the time Sentinella was to be interviewed on
5/12/75 by SSC Staff Member Lester B. Seidel. Sentinella is presently
Safety Director, Georgia State University, Atlanta. He has been
retired from the FBI for about four years and in the period around
1964-66 he did work on the investigation of Martin Luther King, Jr.,
and for a time, the King case as well as that of King's organization,
the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, was assigned to him.
Sentinella had been told in advance by Seidel that he was to be
interviewed concerning King and Levison (Stanley David Levison,
former consultant to King who was under Bureau investigation because
of his communist background).
Phillips was in Sentinella's private office at 12:24 p.m.
when Seidel arrived. Sentinella explained to Seidel that after
Sentinella had agreed in a telephone conversation with Seidel 5/9/75
to being interviewed, he (Sentinella) contacted the Atlanta FBI
Office because Sentinella was concerned with the sensitivity of the
information he knew about King and Levison and wanted to protect
the confidentiality of his information and the Bureau's interest
Sentinella explained to Seidel that the FBI offered to have an Agent
present, not to monitor the interview, but for consultation purposes
should the interview reach into sensitive areas. Sentinella thus
accounted to Seidel for Phillips' presence. At this point, Phillips
reiterated the reasons given by Sentinella for the presence of
FBI Agent and Seidel was told that Phillips' presence was definitely
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not intended to have any chilling effect on Seidel's interview
and that Phillips was there only upon Sentinella's request and
for the purposes indicated. Phillips then retired to an adjoining
room.
Sentinella consulted with Phillips on only one occasion.
At about 1:45 p.m. . he came to Phillips' adjoining office and
said that Seidel's current questioning was concerning the make-up
of the squad Sentinella was assigned to around 1965. This squad
handled security, racial, and civil rights matters and Seidel was
apparently seeking information as to the parameters of these types
of investigations and what they entailed. At this point Phillips
joined Seidel and Sentinella and offered the following in possible
assistance to Seidel. Phillips explained that the various Sections
of the Bureau Manuals dealing with these types of investigations
had been made available to the SSC and insofar as the security
Sections were concerned, there was presently being processed at the
Bureau superseded Sections dating back to 1960 to be made available
to the SSC. At this point Seidel stated he was not so much interested
in what the Manuals said but actually wanted Sentinella, to the best
of his recollection, to furnish names of individuals and organizations
under investigation in Atlanta during the pertinent period.
Sentinella refused to name any, stating that he had no idea as to.
what might be under current investigation or how his furnishing of
information now might affect current Bureau's interests. Sentinella
also told Seidel that he, Sentinella, was not so naive as to
believe that his information might not appear in the press. Seidel
immediately said that he would furnish no information to the press.
Sentinella then said that he was not intimating that Seidel would be
responsible, but that the information might still be publicized and
that once Sentinella gave the information it fell completely out of
his control. Seidel indicated that Sentinella might be required
through subpoena to testify before the SSC and be asked the same
question. Sentinella responded that his answer before the Committee
would be the same. Phillips indicated to Sentinella that if he
desired to consult with Phillips concerning the names of any
investigations Sentinella recalled, Phillips would assist him by
indicating, if he knew, whether they were of current FBI interest.
Sentinella desired no such help and insisted to Seidel that he did
not desire to name the subjects of prior investigations. This inter-
lude in the formal interview lasted about 10 minutes after which
Phillips returned to the adjoining room.
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At 2:20 p.m. the interview ended and Phillips was
taken by Sentinella back into the latter's office where Seidel
said he was leaving and wanted to say good-bye. Phillips alluded
to the interview having been completed to which Seidel responded,
and these are to the best of Phillips' recollection, Seidel's
exact words, "Yes, you're not letting him give us the good
information."
Immediately upon hearing this statement from
Seidel, Phillips interjected a strong protest by stating to Seidel
that neither Phillips nor the FBI was keeping Sentinella from giving
any information%3B that the FBI has not injected itself in Sentinella's
decision to give or not give information. Seidel responded with a
statement to the effect that the result is the same Sentinella
is not giving the good information. Phillips again responded by
telling Seidel that irrespective of the latter's opinion, Phillips
wanted the record crystal clear that Sentinella has not been
counseled by Phillips or anyone else in the FBI as to what he
should or should not tell Seidel. Sentinella interrupted to
express his loyalty to the Bureau as well as his respect for
the confidentiality of his relationship with the Bureau and its
work. He told Seidel that he did not intend to be a talkative,
discontented former FBI employee as apparently are some of
the sources being consulted by the SSC, Sentinella pointed out
that he himself had been the subject of disciplinary action by the
Bureau but that it had made him a better Agent and that it in no
way would influence his loyalty and responsibility to the Bureau.
Seidel then left.
After Seidel's departure, Sentinella stated it was his
personal desire to dictate a lengthy question and answer type
statement of the entire interview while it was fresh in his mind
as he had not taken any notes. He said he preferred to handle this
with his own secretary whom he trusts implicitly and has pledged
to maintain this information confidential. Sentinella advised that
he would have the typing of the statement completed the following
day and would immediately make a copy available to Atlanta SAC
DeBruler for transmittal to Bureau Headquarters. At Sentinella's
invitation, Phillips sat in on the dictation of practically the
entire statement as a means for Sentinella briefing Phillips on
the details of the interview. Instant memorandum is not intended
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to summarize these details which will be forthcoming with
Sentinella's statement to be mailed to the Bureau. However,
one significant question asked of Sentinella should be noted.
During a discussion of electronic surveillances in the King
investigation, Seidel asked how other Agents felt about "illegal
use of taps." Sentinella's response was that the taps were not
illegal and were put on only after approval by the Attorney
General.
OBSERVATIONS:
It is Phillips' view that Sentinella represents a
high caliber former Agent who is completely loyal to the Bureau ·
and will apparently go to any extreme to maintain the confidentiality
of the work he did. He certainly could be described as a reluctant
witness if he is ever called to testify. He expressed personal'
concern that he might be called but hoped that his uncooperativeness
in some areas to Seidel's questions might discourage his being called.
Two incidents related above are very suggestive of a lack
of objectivity on the part of Seidel. The first concerns his
comment to Phillips about the FBI not letting Sentinella give him
"good information." To begin with, this was an unjustified allega-
tion and Seidel was set straight immediately after his remark.
Secondly, the mere fact that Seidel is referring to "good" infor-
mation suggests itself that certain information fits their desires
and others does not. There appears to be a lack of regard for
merely securing the facts, regardless of what those facts might
indicate. The second indicator of lack of objectivity was Seidel's
inquiry about "illegal use of taps." This question fits the
classic question of, "When did you stop beating your wife?"
If the Committee is going to be asking questions like this one,
its objectivity is certainly subject to challenge.
As ex- or current employees volunteer to us results
of interviews conducted of them by the SSC, we will carefully
study them for, among other things, additional evidence of the
nature discussed above. If there is a continuation of this
line of questioning or other unjustified comments to Bureau
representatives, we will consider taking up with the Attorney
General the matter of possible protest to the SSC.
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RECOMMENDATION:
This memorandum is for the immediate information
of Bureau officials. When the detailed statement of Sentinella
is received, we will prepare an LHM for the Attorney General
with a copy for possible forwarding to Mr. James Wilderotter,
Associate Counsel to the President. This is the procedure we
have been following when former Agents have volunteered to us
the results of interviews of them by the SSC.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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By memorandum captioned as above submitted earlier today,
I advised you of a telephone call received 4/22/75 from former Special
Agent Whitson. He had called to advise that he had been requested
to appear for interview by Michael Epstein, staff member of the
Senate Select Committee.
At 2:50 p.m. today (4/23/75) Mr. Whitson called at my office
and said that he had just been interviewed by Mr. Epstein and was
desirous of reporting the results.
Epstein first asked Whitson when he entered the Bureau, when
he first arrived for assignment at Headquarters, to what Headquarters
Division he had been assigned, and when he retired. Epstein then said
that he knew that Whitson had at one time mailed a package to
Mrs. Martin Luther King from Tampa, Florida, and asked Whitson to
relate the details concerning this matter. Whitson thereupon told
him that in the late Summer of 1964 former Assistant to the Director
William C. Sullivan had telephoned Whitson at his home one Saturday/
and told him that former Director Hoover wanted Whitson to deliver
a package to Miami, Florida, by plane and on arrival at the Miami
Airport to telephone Sullivan for further instructions. Whitson did
as directed and upon calling Sullivan was instructed to address the
package to Mr. Martin Luther King. Accordingly, Whitson had the
package weighed, put stamps on it, and addressed it to Martin Luther
King (not Mrs. Martin Luther King as Epstein had indicated). The
following day, Sunday, Whitson flew back to Washington. The next day,
Monday, he informed Sullivan that his instructions had been carried
out and Sullivan commented "Someday I will tell you/about that.
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Epstein asked him who had paid for the stamps to mail the
package and Whitson said that he had probably done so utilizing per
diem money.
Epstein asked whether he had put a return address on the
package and Whitson replied in the negative. Epstein asked if Whitson
had gone to the Miami Office, whether any Agent had met him at the
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Miami Airport, or whether Whitson had discussed this with anyone.
Whitson advised Epstein that he had not gone to the Miami Office, that
no Agent had met him, and that he had discussed the matter only with
Sullivan. At this point, Whitson asked Epstein how he got the story.
Epstein merely laughed and did not reply to the question.
The foregoing represents the information furnished to
Epstein by Whitson. Whitson made the following additional comments
and observations.
When Sullivan told Whitson he wanted him to fly the package
to Miami, he stated that only he, Sullivan, Mr. Hoover, Mr. Tolson,
and Mr. Belmont knew of this situation. Sullivan never did explain
to Whitson anything more regarding this incident. Sullivan did during
Whitson's anniversary celebration in 1968 in Sullivan's office refer
to Whitson as "a real pro who knows how to carry out an assignment,"
and further commented that someday he would tell Lish about the
assignment to which he had referred in his remarks.
Whitson said that when he arrived at the North Terminal
of National Airport, following Sullivan's telephonic instructions,
a young man who was unknown to Whitson but who addressed him as
"Mr. Whitson" turned a package over to him which was wrapped in brown
paper and sealed with sealing tape. It is Whitson's recollection
the package measured approximately 8 inches by 8 inches by 1 inch.
It is Whitson's recollection that at the time the foregoing
occurred, Martin Luther King was either just about to go abroad to
receive the Nobel Peace Prize or probably had already gone abroad.
It was Whitson's further recollection that sometime shortly after
the mailing of the package Sullivan commented to Whitson that the
package had not yet been received by Martin Luther King. Because of
this remark, Whitson is of the belief that the package was mailed
to Martin Luther King at the headquarters of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and not to Mr. King at the latter's home.
Further, it was Whitson's recollection that it was not long after he
had mailed the package that Martin Luther King had a personal meeting
with former Director Hoover in Mr. Hoover's office.
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Whitson stated that during the interview Epstein asked
Whitson if he had ever written a memorandum regarding this matter,
which Whitson replied in the negative. He was also asked by Epstein
if he had ever seen a memorandum on this and Whitson again replied
in the negative. Whitson observed that in his opinion the information
which was in the possession of Epstein prior to his interview with
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Whitson must have originated with W. C. Sullivan. Whitson noted
that Mr. Hoover and Mr. Tolson are both deceased and that he has heard
nothing indicating Mr. Belmont has been contacted by members of the
staff of the Senate Select Committee. One other factor that causes
him to feel that Sullivan was the source of the information was a
question Epstein raised as to whether Whitson had put a return address
on the package when he addressed it to Martin Luther King. Whitson
said he recalls that when he was in Miami and received the telephonic
instructions from Sullivan, Sullivan told him that he should put a
return address on the package and Whitson pointed out that if he did
so and the name of the addressee became smeared the package would end
up at someone's return address rather than in the dead letter office.
Sullivan concurred that no return address should be used. Thus,
Sullivan would probably have reason to have commented regarding the
use or nonuse of a return address.
Whitson stated that in the event he is called again to be
interviewed by anyone connected with the Senate Select Committee, he
intended to notify the Bureau beforehand and would appreciate it if
the Bureau would consider having someone present during the interview,
if this could be arranged, since he recognizes an obligation not to
reveal FBI information contrary to regulations issued by the Attorney
General. Appreciation was expressed to Mr. Whitson for his volun-
teering the foregoing information.
This is the first instance which has come to our attention
indicating staff members of the Senate Select Committee are proceeding
with interviews of former Agents. I have discussed this matter with
Mr. Mintz and he and I feel it would be appropriate to furnish an
abstract of the interview of Whitson by Epstein to the Ad Hoc
Coordinating Group of the Intelligence Community in order that
interested agencies will be aware of the procedures presently being
followed by the Select Committee and of the Committee's interest in
matters other than jurisdictional bases. All Committee requests to
us have thus far been confined to the latter.
ACTION:
If approved, an abstract will be provided for the records
of the Ad Hoc Coordinating Group.
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SECRETARZES MARY ANN MASSA AND M. ANN MIRRZEJEWSKI OF YOUR
OFFICE HAVE BEEN REQUESTED TO APPEAR FOR INTERVIEWS UNDER OATH
BY THE SENATE SELECT COMMITTES (SSC) AT 2 P.M., TUMSDAY, MAY 20,
REPEAT 20, 1975. YOU ARE TO ADVISE BOTH I AM WAIVING THEIR
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS ONLY TO THE EXTENT OF PERMITTING THEIR
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION RELATING TO DUTIES PERFORMED BY THEM
JULY SEPTEMBER, 1964. IN CONNECTION WITH FBI WORK AT DEMO-
CRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION, ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY.
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EMPLOYEES ARE TO REPORT TO J. B. HOTIS OR P. V. DALY OF
LEGAL COUNSEL'S OFFICE, ROOM 4513, JUSTICE BUILDING BETWEEN
11 A.M. AND MOON MAY 20, FOR COMSULTATION PRIOR TO 2 P.M.
APPEARANCES. THEY MAY PLAN TO RETURN TO NEWARK SAME DAY. FBI
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COUNSEL'S OFFICE.
NOTE:
Referenced teletype advised all offices of procedures
to follow if present or former employees contacted by SSC for
interview. These two secretaries were on a Special Squad at
Atlantic City, New Jersey, in connection with the Convention in
1964. The SSC Staff known to have already interviewed two former
Agents assigned to that squad. Instructions herein pursuant to
Mr. Mintz's direction. F. A. O. Schwartz, Chief Counsel to the
Senate Select Committee advised that the Committee would reimburse
the employees' expenses incurred for transportation, etc.,
relating to their testimony for the Commission. This matter has
been coordinated with L. Clyde Groover, of the Administrative
Division.
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At approximately 2:35 PM, Mr. Allen G.. Sentinella
telephonically advised that he retired from the Atlanta Office in
1971, and is currently employed at Georgia State University,
Atlanta, Georgia. Sentinella said he had just been contacted by
an individual who identified himself as Lester Seidel of the Senate
Select Committee. Seidel desires to interview Sentinella on Monday,
May 12th, concerning the Martin Luther King and Levinson cases.
Sentinella stated that while assigned to the Atlanta Office
he handled the dissemination of information received from informants
during our investigation concerning the communist infiltration of the
SCLC. Sentinella said he recalled very little concerning this
investigation and gave his assurances that he would not divulge any
confidential information.
Sentinella asked whether or not he should retain private
counsel and he was informed if he felt it necessary, he should do so.
He was further informed that his interview was entirely voluntarily
and he had no obligation to submit to interview. Mr. Sentinella gave
his office telephone number as Area Code 404-658-2167, 2168 or 2170
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Attached is a copy of a letter to the Attorney General
dated 5/14/75, from Senator Frank Church, Chairman, U. S. Senate
Select Committee (SSC) with appendices A thru D.
\"
Appendix A, entitled "Documents Pertaining to the
Committee's Prior Requests," consists of 10 requests most of
which have been already responded to or, in the instances of
requests numbers 4, 7, 8 and 9, are the responsibility of the
Department of Justice. Item 6 has been previously referred
to the White House. Appendices B, C, and D, contain numerous
"new" requests which are extremely broad in their definition,
often ambiguous in meaning and contain many instances where
they seem to be parallel to and overlap previous requests.
D
On 5/16/75, a conference was held in the Intelligence
Division between representatives of the INTD SENSTUDY Staff and
Departmental representatives Messrs. Robert McDermott and
K. William O'Connor. Mr. McDermott is on the staff of the
Deputy Attorney General and has been active in coordinating
SSC matters. He is being replaced in this capacity on 5/19/75
by Mr. O'Connor, Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Civil
Rights Division. Mr. O'Connor advised that the Deputy Attorney
General, Judge Tyler and White House representative James
Wilderotter were both greatly concerned about the requests
contained in the May, 14, letter. THE M10felt that the requests 142
were much too broad and placed much too great a burden on the
Department and the FBI to be forthcoming. Mr. O'Connor felt
that the requests clearly indicated an intention of the SSC to
gain access to FBI "raw files" while not actually
Stipulatings
this point. In this regard you will note that Page 3 of the
May, 14, letter defines the SSC request for "memoranda
and other materials" as meaning 'all documents relating to the
subject matter requested and are to include (but are not limited
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to) reports, letters, correspondence, airtels, LHMs, inserts,
executive conference memoranda, 302s, Assistant Director memos,
notes, routing slips, etc." This letter, also on Page 3,
recognizes that the request is substantial but urges the
executive agencies to apply sufficient manpower and attention
to enable prompt responses. Prompt response is defined by the
Committee as having most of the material available within 10
days and all of it shortly thereafter. Mr. O'Connor advised
that he was aware that the imposition of such a condition upon
the responses created an impossible task. He advised that on
Monday, 5/19/75, he would contact SSC Chief Counsel F. A. O.
Schwarz calling attention to this time factor and also the often
broad and ambiguous manner of many of the requests appended
to the May, 14, letter. Mr. O'Connor hopes to negotiate these
requests as well as the conditions attached to the responses
by the SSC to the end that the requests are more narrowly
defined and that the deadline imposed by the Committee be
relaxed to a more realistic time frame.
Pending receipt of results of Mr. O'Connor's inter-
cession with SSC we are proceeding with an analysis of the SSC's
requests and attempting to separate components for specific
assignments to appropriate divisions within FBIHQ so that our
responses may be forthcoming in as coordinated and timely
a fashion as possible.
ACTION:
None. For information purposes.
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JOHN G. TOWER, TEXAS, VICE CHAIRMAN
PHILIP A. HART, MICE,
WALTER F. MONDALE, MINN.
WALTER DHUDDLESTON, KY..
ROBERT MORAN, N.C.
GARY HART, COLO.
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HOWARD H. BAKER, JR., TENN.
BARRY GOLOWATER, A
CHARLES MC C. MATH R., MD.
RICHARD S. SCHWEIK
WILLIAM G. MILLER, STAFF DIRECTOR
FREDERICK Ą. O. SCHWARZ, JR., CHIEF COUNSEL
CURTIS R.'SMOTHERS, MINORITY COUNSEL
The Honorable Edward H. Levi
The Attorney General
Washington, D. C. 20530
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
United States Benate
SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
(PURSUANT TO S. RES. 21, 14TH CONGRESS) ·
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
May 14, 1975
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MAY 15 1975
The purpose of this letter is to review with you the status
of the Select Committee's outstanding requests to your Department
and to set out several new areas in which the Committee is request-
ing either staff access to documents or copies of documents for its
own files.
In the matter of the outstanding requests the chronology is as
follows:
°
You will recall that I wrote to you on March 19, setting
out five areas pertaining to the FBI in which the Committee
was initially interested. Although we have had partial
compliance with the request, that process is not yet complete.
In addition, on April 21, Mr. Schwarz, Chief Counsel of
the Committee, met with the Deputy Attorney General about the
March 19 letter and about the establishment of liaison between
your Department and the Committee.
On April 23, Mr. Schwarz wrote to the Deputy Attorney
General a letter reflecting that meeting, clarifying the
March 19 request on the matter of intelligence techniques, and
making a further request pertaining to the Internal Security
Division.
Mr. Schwarz also wrote the Deputy Attorney General and
the FBI Director a memorandum on April 30 requesting that
Committee staff members be permitted access to certain documents
falling within the scope of the March 19 request.
On April 28, I wrote to you concerning the so-called
"Official and Confidential" files of the FBI.
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The Committee has not yet received a formal response to those
letters. Appendix A sets out those documents which have not yet
been supplied to the Committee pursuant to the March 19 letter
and follow-up, correspondence.
On the second matter, that is, the request for copies of addi-
tional documents (and for staff access to others), the Committee's
interest falls into roughly three areas pertaining to the activities
of the FBI and the Department of Justice:
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First, the Committee has been made aware of additional
documents that are analogous to the background requests made
in the First Document Request. These documents are set out
as Appendix B.
Second, the Committee is concerned about several programs
or studies pertaining to specific intelligence or counter-
intelligence activities of the FBI. S. Res. 21 specifically
requires the Committee to investigate "the conduct of domestic
counterintelligence operations against United States citizens"
by the FBI. Therefore, the Committee must conduct an exhaustive
investigation of the so-called "COINTELPRO" programs as well
as miscellaneous other incidents which have come to our attention.
S.. Res. 21. also specifically requires the Committee to investi-
gate all aspects of the so-called "Huston Plan". Further
requests pertaining to these matters are set out as Appendix C.
Third, we are interested in allegations pertaining to
electronic surveillance generally, electronic surveillance of
the so-called "17 government officials and journalists" in
1969-71 by the FBI, electronic surveillance and other intelli-
gence activities directed at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and
electronic surveillance and other intelligence activities at
the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey,
in the summer of 1964. Requests pertaining to these subjects
are set out as Appendix D.
In setting out certain specific documents in the Appendices,
the Committee does not change its position that the original request
of March 19 was general in scope and designed to encourage the
Justice Department and the FBI to provide us with documents pertain-
ing to the legal authority and the policy and procedures of the FBI
which have not yet been brought to the attention of the Committee
and were therefore not specifically mentioned in any of its requests.
Furthermore, the Committee intends its requests to be generously
construed so that descriptive words used herein are meant in a general
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usage sense and not necessarily in the technical sense us
Justice Department or the FBI. Thus, words such 、 3
other materials" refer to all documents rel
matter requested and are to include (but are
letters, correspondence, airtels, LHMs, inserts, executive con
memoranda, 302s, "Assistant Director memos", notes, routing slips,
etc.
Where the response to a particular request would involve the
production of derogatory personal information about an individual,
please provide the document with such information deleted and consult.
the Chief Counsel regarding procedures for access to the deleted
information which will protect individual privacy to the degree
consistent with the Committee's need to exercise its mandate.
We recognize, of course, that this is a substantial request.
But the mandate given to the Committee by the Senate is itself very
'broad. We are seeking to perform our duties under that mandate
expeditiously. For us to do so, it is necessary for the Executive
Agencies to apply sufficient manpower and attention to our requests
to enable prompt responses. We hope that you will have a schedule
for response promptly, have most of the material available within
10 days, and all of it shortly thereafter.
The Committee also asks to be advised at once whether the
specific documents presently outstanding from the March 19 request
(see Appendix A, items 1, 2, 6 and 7) will be provided.
Sincerely yours,
Frank
Chamele
Frank Church
Chairman
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Appendix A
DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THE COMMITTEE'S PRIOR REQUESTS
Please provide: .
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DATE | 19/01 JE SP-2 ALM. 1176
1. FBI Intelligence Division memorandum dated July 31,
1972, prepared by T. J. Smith discussing the legal
authority for FBI intelligence activities.
2.
The following attachments to the February 1975 FBI
Intelligence Division position paper on legal authority:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Memorandum by former FBI Director Hoover, dated.
⠀ April 28, 1965, relative to conversation with the
President concerning effect of anti-Vietnam
demonstrations upon the conduct of United States
foreign and defense policy and letter to McGeorge
Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for
National Security Affairs, dated April 28, 1965,
enclosing FBI. memorandum titled "Communist Activi-
ties Relative to United States Policy of Vietnam"
dated April 28, 1965.
Letter to McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to
the President for National Security Affairs, dated
·July 25, 1961, enclosing memorandum concerning
· United States internal security programs under the
control of the Interdepartmental Intelligence Com-
mittee, memorandum prepared in response to White
House request.
· Excerpt from report on the Status of the Internal
Security Program of the United States as of June
30, 1958, dated August 27, 1958, prepared jointly
by the Interdepartmental Intelligence Committee
and the Interdepartmental. Committee on Internal
Security.
2
Excerpt from report on the Internal Security Pro-
gram, dated March 5, 1954, prepared by Interde-
partmental, Intelligence Conference and the Inter-
departmental Committee on Internal Security.
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4.
5.
e.
Memorandum from J. Patrick Coyne, National Secu-
rity Council Representative on Internal Security,
dated November 6, 1950, concerning necessary intel-
ligence measures relative to violence by Puerto
Rican nationalists.
All other FBI documents relating to paragraph I of the
Committee's March 19 request. (Note: It is the
responsibility of the Bureau to produce all responsive
material whether or not the Committee has identified a
specific document.)
All documents in the possession of the Justice Depart-
' ment (as opposed to the FBI) relating to paragraph I
of the Committee's March 19 request. (Note: It was
made clear on April 21 and 23 that the request applied
to the Department itself, but no material has been re-
ceived to date.)-
:
All memoranda of the FBI and the Justice Department
discussing the legal authority of the FBI to use the
following techniques to (1) investigate internal secu-
rity matters, (2) collect intelligence information,
and (3) engage in counterintelligence activities (see
letter from the Chief Counsel to the Deputy Attorney
General dated April 23, 1975):
a.
b.
d.
e.
All forms of electronic surveillance, including.
consensual electronic surveillance;
All forms of mail surveillance, including mail
covers and opening mail;
·Surreptitious entry;、
All forms of physical surveillance, including agent
infiltration, observation, photography, and remote
viewing and sensing devices;
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Informants, including possible entrapment, provo-
cation, interference with lawyer-client relation-
ship, or other problems;
f. Obtaining bank, credit, or other personal informa-
tion%B
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h.
Maintenance of files and records;
6.
7.
8.
i. Dissemination of information from files and records;
j.
So-called "COINTELPRO" techniques and methods, in-
cluding all forms of organizational "disruption”.
The Special Report of the Interagency Committee on
Intelligence (Ad Hoc), dated June 1970.
The original report on COINTELPRO activities prepared
by the Committee headed by Assistant Attorney General
Henry Petersen.
Committee staff access to all memoranda and other mate-
rials pertaining to the policies and procedures of the
Internal Security Division (now Internal Security Sec-
tion) and the Intelligence Evaluation Committee, includ-
ing, but not limited to, the following materials dis-
cussed in the letter from the Chief Counsel to the
Deputy Attorney General dated April 23, 1975:
a'.
b.
a.
"The files of the Intelligence Evaluation Com-
mittee ('IEC'), including former Assistant Attorney
General Mardian's IEC files, which we understand
were made available to the Senate Subcommittee on
Constitutional Rights. We would also like to see
any IEC or ICIS files of Justice (now Judge) Morrell
Sharpe, Deputy Assistant Attorney General John
Doherty, Mr. Bernard Wells, and Assistant Attorney
General William Olson.
"The small box of classified document receipts
which we understand is in the IEC file cabinet.
"Any intelligence estimates prepared by the IEC,
particularly E 28.
"Any requests for Interdivision Information Unit
('IDIU') computer printouts made by the Special
Litigation Section, the IEC, or the Analysis and
Evaluation Section.
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10.
e.
f.
"An organization chart of the Internal Security
Division before its 1970 reorganization, after
its 1970 reorganization, and after its 1973 merger
with the Criminal Division.
"A copy of the analysis of grand juries convened.
and prosecutions commenced by the Special Litiga-
tion Section which we understand was furnished to
the Senate Subcommittee on Consbibutional Right
on May 8, 1974."
Response to the letter from the Chairman to the
Attorney General dated April 28, 1975, regarding the
so-called "Official and Confidential" files.
Further response to the memorandum from the Chief
Counsel to the Deputy Attorney General and the FBI
Director dated April 30, 1975, regarding Committee
staff access to materials on FBI policies and proce- .
dures.
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Appendix B
FURTHER DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THE FBI
AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ·
I. Policies and Procedures
Please provide:
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2.
3.
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Committee staff access to all indices and control
files pertaining to:
a.
All SAC memoranda and SAC letters for 1960 to the
present.
b. All programs operated by the Intelligence Division
for 1960 to the present.
Committee staff access to all so-called "O" files or
· other general policy files with respect to each file
classification routinely used by the Intelligence Divi-
sion for the period 1960 to the present.
´All general policy memoranda and other materials not
already provided the Committee pertaining to internal
security, intelligence collection, and/or counter-
intelligence matters, operations, and activities for.
the period 1960 to the present.
For each of the techniques described in Item 5 of
Appendix A above, all memoranda and other materials
relating to:
a. The original decision to utilize the technique in
internal security, intelligence collection, and/or
counterintelligence matters, operations, or
i
activities.
1: b.- The policies and procedures of the FBI for the
utilization of the technique in internal security,
intelligence collection, and/or counterintelligence
matters, operations, or activities.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
Committee staff access to annual inspection reports
and related surveys for the past ten years with
respect to the following FBI field offices: New York
City; Chicago; San Francisco; Los Angeles; San Diego;„.
Sacramento; Springfield, Illinois%3B Buffalo%;B Atlanta;
and Columbia, South Carolina.
The annual inspection reports and related surveys for
the past ten years pertaining to the FBI Intelligence
Division.
Guidelines used by the FBI Inspection Division for
inspecting field offices and for inspecting divisions
of the FBI.
A sample of the confidentiality statement which FBI
personnel are required to sign along with any other
employment agreements currently in use.
Organization, Structure, and Jurisdiction
Please provide:
9. All memoranda and other materials pertaining to the
origins, contents, and implementation of National Secu-
rity Action Memorandum 161, June 9, 1962.
10.
11.
12.
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The June 1964 memorandum from Attorney General Robert
Kennedy to President Johnson recommending new FBI pro-
cedures for gathering intelligence about the Ku Klux
Klan and related activities.'
All memoranda and other materials pertaining to the
origins, contents, and implementation of the memorandum
described in Item 10 above.
All memoranda prepared by former Special Agent James
Gale relating to the FBI internal assignment of juris-
diction or responsibility with respect to matters
involving the Ku Klux Klan in 1964.
13. All memoranda and other materials reflecting meetings
and contacts between the President and the Director of
the FBI during 1971 on the subject of "legal attaches".
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All memoranda and other materials reflecting meetings
and contacts during 1971 between officials of the FBI
and officials of the Department of State on the subject /
of "legal attaches".
15. All memoranda and other materials relating to the
elimination of the FBI Crime Records Division in 246
1972 or early 1973.
Indices
Please provide:
16.
Committee staff access to the following indices for the
period 1960 to the present:
a.
"Agitator" index;
b.
"Rabble, Rouser" index;
"Key Activist" list%3
17.
C.
d.
e.
f.
g.
List of "Action Groups";B
"Security" index;
"Administrative" index;
All similar indices, lists, or computer printouts.
All memoranda and other materials pertaining to the
origin, implementation, operation, or termination of
any of the indices set out in Item 16 above.
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Appendix C
DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THE "HUSTON PLAN", COINTELPRO,
AND OTHER PRACTICES AND PROGRAMS
I. ·Huston Plan and Related Developments
Please provide:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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ALL FEI INFORMATION CONTAINED
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All memoranda and other materials pertaining to
the FBI's termination in 1966 of the investigative
techniques referred to in President Nixon's state-
ment of May 22, 1973 (Presidential Docs. 693-94).
A letter dated June 20, 1969, from Tom Charles
Huston, staff assistant to the President, to the
Director of the FBI concerning resources being
targeted toward the monitoring of foreign communist
support of revolutionary youth activities in the
United States, effectiveness of such resources,
gaps in intelligence, and steps which should be
taken to provide maximum coverage.
The response by the FBI to the letter set out in
Item 2 and all other FBI memoranda and other mate-
rials pertaining to the correspondence.
The interdepartmental Action Plan for Civil Dis-
turbances, dated April 1, 1969, and all memoranda
and other materials pertaining to the origins and
implementation of that Plan.
All memoranda and other materials pertaining to a.
request from Tom Charles Huston for an FBI inves-
tigation of the involvement of the New Mobilization
Committee in violent demonstrations in November
1969..
6. All memoranda and other materials pertaining to…
FBI policies, practices, and procedures for liaison
with the CIA from 1960 to May 1970.
7.
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All memoranda and other materials relating to the
1969 disappearance of Associate Professor Thomas
Riha, University of Colorado, insofar as such memo-
randa and materials relate to:
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9.
10.
.11.
12.
13.
a. Efforts of the FBI to ascertain the identity
of confidential sources of the Central
Intelligence Agency; and
b.
Inspections and administrative inquiries rc-
·lating to the disclosure of inform to b
Dr. Joseph R. Smiley, then-Presidue of G
University of Colorado.
All memoranda and other materials relating to
actions by the Director or any other official of
the FBI severing liaison (formal, informal, or
other) or terminating contact (formal, informal,
or other) between personnel of the FBI and person-
nel of the Central Intelligence Agency.
All memoranda and other materials reflecting con-
versations or communications, during 1970, between
agents of the FBI and the FBI Director on the
subject of liaison or contact between personnel
of the FBI and personnel of the Central Intelli-
gence Agency, including, but not limited to, all
memoranda and other materials written by former
Special Agent Sam Papich.
All memoranda or other materials relating to the
elimination of the Liaison Section of the FBI
Intelligence Division in 1970 and relating to the
re-establishment of the Liaison Section in late
1972 or early 1973.
...
.All memoranda and other materials prepared or com-
piled by FBI personnel assigned to the Interagency
. Committee on Intelligence (Ad Hoc) working group
from June 5 1970 to June 25, 1970.
Letter from FBI Director Hoover to Attorney General
Mitchell dated July 27, 1970, regarding the "Huston
Plan".
All memoranda or other materials pertaining to
meetings or conversations between FBI Director
Hoover and Attorney General Mitchell from July 23,
1970, through July 28, 1970, concerning the "Huston
Plan".
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14.
All memoranda and other materials in the posses-
sion of the FBI pertaining to the activities of
the Intelligence Evaluation Committee.
15. All memoranda and other materials pertaining to
the decision by Assistant Attorney General Henry
Petersen to terminate the Intelligence Evaluation
Committee on June 11, 1973. (Further documents.
regarding the Intelligence Evaluation Committee
were requested in the letter of the Chief Counsel
to the Deputy Attorney General dated April 23,
1975. See Appendix A, Item 8.)
II.
COINTELPRO
Please provide:
16.
17.
18.
19.
Summaries of COINTELPRO case files prepared by the
FBI for the Committee chaired by Assistant Attorney
General Henry Petersen (see prepared statement of
Attorney. General William Saxbe before the House
Judiciary Committee on November 20, 1974).
1
All memoranda and other materials pertaining to
the origin and implementation of all COINTELPRO
programs, including, but not limited to, the seven
programs set out in the airtel from the FBI
Director to SAC, Albany, dated April 28, 1971,
entitled "Counterintelligence Programs (COINTELPROS),
Internal Security - Racial Matters".
-ave
Committee staff access' to a list of all FBI head-
✓ quarters supervisory personnel involved in the.
origination, implementation, and termination of ·
each COINTELPRO program.`
All memoranda or other materials reflecting approval
or knowledge of any COINTELPRO program by any govern-
ment official outside the FBI including, but not limited
to, any Attorney General Member of Congress, or President.
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20. A list of any COINTELPRO type activities to definat
the prepared statement of Attorney Caner à Saxbe
the House Judiciary Committob on November 20,
were engaged in by the FBI subsequent to April 2,
III. Other Specific FBI Practices and Programs
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21. An itemized description of the contents of each.
file folder in the so-called "Official and Con-
fidential" files of the FBI (see testimony of
Attorney General Levi before the House Judiciary
Committee, February 27, 1975).
22.
All memoranda and other materials contained in
the "Official and Confidential" files pertaining
to internal security, intelligence collection,
and/or counterintelligence matters, operations,
or activities including, but not limited to, the
following documents mentioned by the Attorney
General:
a.
b.
C.
"Policy Matters"
"Presidential directives
regarding the role of the FBI in the security
field; conversations between Mr. Hoover and
a President-elect regarding the role of the
FBI in his forthcoming Administration; letters .
to and from the White House regarding expan-
sion of FBI legal attache posts abroad".
"Memoranda regard-
"Administrative Matters"
ing an Attorney General's decision with respect
to supervision of the FBI by an Assistant .
Attorney General; a memorandum concerning the
briefing of the President by Mr. Hoover and
the Attorney General with respect to certain
intelligence activities by hostile nations
within the United States".
"A compilation of data
"Reference Material"
concerning the 1964 riots".
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23.
d.
"Protection of sources or sensitive informa-
tion" -- ."Materials on FBI counterintelligence
activities%3B technical devices and techniques;
the telephone surveillance involving sensitive
coverage in the national security area".
All memoranda, files, or other materials, includ-
ing inspection reports or related surveys, which
pertain to the following statement by Attorney
General Levi in his testimony before the House
Judiciary Committee, February 27, 1975:
18. .
In order to consider what measures may be
appropriate, we have endeavored to characterize
the types of abuse to which the Bureau has been
susceptible in the past. .
a.
b.
C.
"Use of the resources of the FBI to gather
political intelligence. Our review disclosed
a few documented instances in which the Bureau
at times during the course of an election
campaign was requested to provide -- and did
indeed provide information which could be
used as political intelligence information.
In one instance, this involved a check of FBI
files on the staff of a campaign opponent.
"Improper use of the FBI in connection with
the political process. In a few instances
recorded in Bureau files, an incumbent Presi-
dent caused the FBI to gather intelligence
relating to a political convention under cir-
cumstances that although cast in legitimate.
law enforcement terms could and some would
--
--
say should have been suspected of being
politically motivated.
"Use of the FBI to report on. certain activi-
ties of critics of an Administration's policies.
The FBI files document a few instances in which
an incumbent President caused the Bureau to
report on certain activities of Members. of
Congress who were opposed to and critical of
his policies.
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25.
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a.
"Use of information in the FBI files to
respond to or discredit. critics. Again, the
Bureau files document a very small number of
instances in which derogatory information
legitimately obtained by the Bureau was dis-
seminated to other members of the Executive
Branch to enable them to discredit Chole
critics.
There
"Use of the FBI in connection with other
legitimate law enforcement activities.
was one documented instance where the FBI was
used to conduct an inquiry for what might be
described as political purposes, relating to
an investigation properly conducted by other
Executive Branch officials."
All memoranda and other materials reflecting con-
versations, contacts, or communications between
the FBI and the CIA on the subject of the estab-
lishment or creation of "notional" Marxist-
Leninist organizations within the United States.
All memoranda and other materials reflecting activi-
ties of any agents, employees, or informants of the
FBI in connection with:
a.
b:
The establishment, creation, or financing of
"notional" Marxist-Leninist organizations with-
in the United States.
The establishment, creation, or financing of:
(1) The Red Star Cadre, or Red Star Swap Shop;
(2) The Red Collective:
All reports prepared by the Office of Criminal
Justice of the Department of Justice pursuant to
the request in September 1974 of the Attorney Gen-
eral and/or Deputy Attorney General pertaining to
the so-called "Wounded Knee" case and any other
so-called "political trial" or other prosecutions
brought by the Special Litigation Section of the
Internal Security Division.
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28.
29.
30.
All memoranda or other materials prepared by the
FBI relating to the reports described in Item 26.
All memoranda and other materials. pertaining to
the origins and conduct of the FBI investigation
in the Dominican Republic in 1965.
All memoranda and other materials pertaining to
the origins, implementation, and termination or
Project INLET, involving preparation of an Intel-
ligence Letter for the President.
The current office assignment or last known address
of the following persons who in 1970 were employed
at the Portland, Oregon, office of the FBI:
;
a.
Leo B. App
.b.
Edgar O. Ingles, Jr.
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REQUEST PERTAINING TO ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE
Please provide the Committee:
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1. "Manual for the Conduct of Electronic Surveillance".
2.
All memoranda and other materials relating to the maintenance
and operation of the so-called "ELSUR" electronic surveillance index.
3. Committee staff access to a list of all warrantless electronic
surveillances, identified by subject and target, which were instituted
or operated by, for, on behalf of, or at the request of the FBI, from
January 1, 1960, until the present.
4. A list of all electronic surveillances, identified by subject
and target, of the so-called "Kissinger 17".
5.
A list of all electronic surveillances, identified by
subject and target, which were instituted or operated by, for, on
behalf of, or at the request of, the FBI, and which intercepted and/or
monitored any conversations of Martin Luther King, Jr., at any time
between January 1, 1960, and April 5, 1968.
6. With respect to each surveillance listed in response to
numbers 4 and 5, please provide:
(a) the address of the premises surveilled, and the number
of the telephone surveilled;
(b)
employed;
a generic description of the surveillance technique
(c) all memoranda and other materials reflecting written
or oral authorization and re-authorization by the President,
the Attorney General, the Director of the FBI, White House
officials, or National Security Council officials;
(d) a list of all memoranda and other materials reflecting
dissemination outside the FBI of information from each surveil-
lance, stating author, address(s); and dates, together with the
purpose of such dissemination.
7. All memoranda and other materials which:
(a) relate to intelligence activities at or in connection
with the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, New
Jersey, in August 1964;
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(b) relate to electronic surveillances of telephones
and/or premises at 2414 Atlantic Avenue and/or the Clairidge
Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during August 1964.
8.
Committee staff access to all memoranda and other materials
reflecting the identities of persons monitored, the cont
conversations monitored, and/or any information of naah
conversations monitored on the surveillances desen
9. Copies of all memoranda and other materials relating to the
preparation, dissemination, and/or withdrawal of all monographs con-
cerning Martin Luther King, Jr., not to include the monographs themselves.
10. All records, vouchers, travel authorizations, expense
receipts, ticket stubs, governmental travel requests (GTR's), and
any other documents which relate to travel by:
(a) Former Special Agent Lish Whitson from Washington, D.C.,
to Tampa or Miami, Florida, during 1964;
(b) Former Special Agents Cartha DeLoach, Hobson Adcock,
Don Manning, Harold Linebaugh, and Elmer Todd from Washington,
D.C., to Atlantic City, New Jersey, during August 1964;
(c) Former Special Agent William C. Sullivan from
Washington, D.C., to Atlanta, Georgia, during 1964.
11. The current office of assignment or last known adress of
the following persons who, in 1964, were employed at the Newark, New
Jersey, office of the FBI:
of
(a) Robert L. Tagg
(b) John B. Meade
(c) Billie D. Williams
(a) John J. Creamer, Jr.
(e) John J. Connolly
(f) Marjorie Ann Miermejewski
(g) Mary Ann Mass
The last known address of the following former Special Agents
BI:
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(a) Harold Linebaugh, who in 1964 was employed at FBI
headquarters;
(b) Elmer Todd, who in 1964 was employed at the
Washington Field Office.
13. The names and current office assignments or last
known addresses of all FBI employees assigned to the U. S. Embassy
in Rome, Italy, in 1964.
14. SAC letter 64-11 captioned "Protection of the President";
and February 28, 1964, communication from FBI headquarters to FBI
field offices supplementing and/or relating to the same subject.
15. All July and August memoranda from former Special Agent
Leo T. Clark to the Assistant Special Agent in Charge or the Special
Agent in Charge of the Newark, New Jersey office of the FBI,
captioned "Protection of the President White House Inquiry". ·
16. All memoranda and other materials containing the results
of any administrative or other inquiry undertaken by the FBI as a
result of and/or relating to the allegations contained in the
January 26, 1975, issue of The Washington Post concerning activities
of the FBI in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in August 1964.
17. All memoranda and other materials reflecting written
or oral authorization and re-authorization by the Attorney General
and/or the Director of the FBI for electronic surveillance of
Joseph Kraft.
18.
The current office assignment or last known address
of the following persons who, in 1969-70, were employed at the
Washington, D.C., office of the FBI: '
(a) Robert Kunkel
(b) Courtland Jones
(c) Ernest Belter
(a) James Gaffney
19. The current office assignment or last known address
of the following persons who, in 1969-70, were employed at FBI
headquarters:
(a) Joseph A. Sizoo
(d) Bernard A. Wells
(b) Michael Joseph Rozamus
(e) Robert Haynes
(c) Sterling Donahue
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20. The current office assignment or last known address of
Al or Alan Miller who, in 1964, was employed at the Atlanta, Georgia
office of the FBI.
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21. With respect to each occasion on which the Director of
the FBI testified before the House Appropriations Committee from 1965
until the present, please provide the number of warrantless electronic
surveillances in operation:
(a) on the date of such testimony;
(b) thirty days prior to such testimony; and
(c) thirty days subsequent to such testimony.
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Intelligence Division
INFORMATIVE NOTE
Date
May 13, 1975
Attached is a teletype from the
Newark Office advising that former SA
John Patrick Devlin has been requested to
appear before the Senate Select Committee
(SSC) in Washington, D. C., 5/19/75 to be
interviewed "for the record."
By memorandum dated 5/8/75 we advised
the Attorney General that Devlin had been
interviewed by Staff Members, SSC, and
furnished him an LHM covering the thrust
of this interview.
Responsive to Devlin's request, we are
telephonically advising him through the
Newark Office to contact the Bureau's
Legal Counsel regarding arrangements for a
representative from the Bureau to accompany
him on the 5/19/75 appearance before the
SSC.
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Mr. Mintz
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to have 
Devlin Call 
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MC CLEAN, VIRGINIA, CONTACTED ON MAY 20, 1975, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
BUREAU INSTRUCTIONS. LEINBAUGH STATED HIS FEELING AT PRESENT IS
THAT HE WILL REFUSE TO BE INTERVIEWED BY STAFF MEMBER OF CONGRES-
SIONAL COMMITTEE BUT IN EVENT HE CONSENTS TO INTERVIEW AND SENSITIVE
MATTERS ARISE, HE WILL REQUEST PRESENCE OF BUREAU AGENT OR CONTACT
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FORMER SA JOHN PATRICK DEVLIN CONTACTED THE NEWARK OFFICE
MAY 12, 1975, AND ADVISED HE WAS REQUESED TO APPEAR BEFORE
THE SENATE COMMITTEE AT 2:00 P.M., IN WASHINGTON, D.C., ON
MONDAY, MAY 19, TO BE INTERVIEWED FOR THE RECORD. AS THE BUREAU
IS AWARE, DEVLIN HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY INTERVIEWED REGARDING HIS
KNOWLEDGE OF THE TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCES CONDUCTED DURING 1964
DEMOCRATIC PARTY NATIONAL NOMINATING CONVENTION, ATLANTIC CITY,
N. J.
DEVLIN ADVISED THAT HE WOULD LIKE SOMEONE FROM THE BUREAU
TO ACCOMPANY HIM TO THE INTERVIEW BY THE SENATE COMMITTEE STAFF.
BUREAU IS REQUESTED TO ADVISE NEWARK, FOR TRANSMITTAL TO DEVLIN,
INFORMATION CONCERNING WHOM HE SHOULD CONTACT AT BUREAU CONCERNING
THIS REQUEST.
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Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs
Files & Com.
Gen. Inv.
Ident.
Inspection
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Laboratory
Plan. & Eval.
Spec. Inv.
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Telephone Rm.
Director Sec'y
On 5/15/75, Senate Select Committee Staff Members
Mark Gitenstein and Thomas Dawson reviewed Manual of Instructions
Sections 107, Part I, relating to security informants and Section
130 relating to extremist informants. The review took place from
3:50 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. in the conference room at INTD. SA
Elmer W. Larson of SENSTUDY 75 project was present during the
review. Gitenstein and Dawson asked several questions con-
cerning administrative and technical clarifications but
raised no substantive questions concerning the sections under
review.
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DATE 1/22/01 BY SP-2 ALM/16
Mr. William J. Cotter
Chief Bostal Inspector
U. 5. Postal Service
Washington, D. C.
Dear Bill:
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BY LIAISON
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I have been advised that a representative of
the Senate Select Committee has recently made a request
of your Service to furnish the identities of all FBI
mail covers placed since 1980.
In view of the fact that such information
directly relates to the investigative responsibilities
of this Bureau, it is requested that you advise the
Senate Select Committee that such a request should be
made to the FBI through the Office of the Attorney General.
Your cooperation in this matter is sincerely
appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
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Ext. Affairs
Files & Com.
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Ident.
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Plan. & Eval.
Spec. Inv.
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This is to advise of recent request by Senate
Select Committee (SSC) that U. S. Postal Service
furnish to the SSC the identities of all mail covers placed
by the FBI since 1960.
On 5/14/75 Mr. Ron L. Jackson, Assistant Chief
Inspector, Office of Security Investigations, USPS, advised
Liaison Officer L.A. Crescioli that Mr. Paul Wallach, staff
member of the SSC, has requested USPS to furnish the
identities of all FBI mail covers placed with the USPS since
1960. According to Jackson, Chief Postal Inspector William J.
Cotter has informed Wallach that the FBI is the custodian
of such detailed information and that the SSC should there-
fore make this request directly to the Bureau. Mr. Jackson
requested that the FBI consider directing a communication
to Chief Cotter, pointing out that the Bureau does interpose
an objection to the USPS complying with above request and
that the SSC should proceed directly to the FBI in this
regard.
OBSERVATIONS:
The request for the identities of all FBI mail covers
since 1960 in effect provides the SSC with the identities
of the subjects of FBI investigations, which includes some
extremely sensitive cases. The intelligence community in
attempting to work out guidelines with the SSC as to
sensitive areas of inquiry have indicated that specific
targets of ongoing intelligence operations should be subject
to negotiation between the SSC staff and the appropriate
agency. The Intelligence Division believes that we should
take a strong stand in this instance and attempt to negotiate
an accommodation which would allow the SSC to carry out its
mission but yet not compromise ongoing FBI sensitive inves
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Cotter be sent via Liaison, advising him of the proprietary
interest of FBI concerning specifics of its requests to USPS
for mail covers and that under the third agency requirement
the SSC should make its request for such data to the FBI
through the Office of the Attorney General.
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SUBJECT: REQUEST OF HARRY H. WACHTEL ON
BEHALF OF ESTATE OF MARTIN LUTHER
KING, JR., CONGRESSMAN ANDREW YOUNG,
AND DELEGATE WALTER E. FAUNTROY
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My memorandum of March 19, 1975, reported discussions
with the attorney for the estate of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who
also represents Mrs. Coretta King and her children. It was clearly
indicated that Mrs. King and her children were concerned about invasion
of personal privacy that might occur should there be disclosure of inquiries
concerning the FBI investigation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. At the
conclusion of our conference with the King representatives, Assistant
Attorney General Scalia asked me whether I would be willing to agree to
I have Mr. Wachtel notified in the event a congressional committee requested
access to such material in Bureau files. I told him that I saw no difficulty
in the Department advising Mr. Wachtel in the event such a request is made
by a committee of the Congress. The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Activities has initiated inquiries concerning the Bureau's investigation of
Dr. King and though they have not as yet requested material from our files
which may contain tapes of electronic surveillance of Dr. King, it is likely
that their inquiry will reach the stage where such demands will be made.
Therefore, in response to the requests made by Mr. Wachtel
representing Mrs. King and in response to inquiry by Assistant Attorney
General Scalia, it is my view that we should advise the Department of the
nature of the inquiry currently being made by the Senate Select Committee
and to suggest that they may wish to notify the representatives of the King
estate and Mrs. King for whatever action they may deem appropriate.
Enc.
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1 - Mr. Moore
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RECOMMENDATION:
That attached memorandum to the Attorney General advising
him of the concern of the King family and of the request that they be
advised of congressional inquiries be approved and sent.
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REQUEST OF HARRY R. WACHTEL ON
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At a cofferdsse ca Faretr10, 1970, Edzry H. Wachtel,
attorney regrescating the estate of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
Mrs. Coretta King, and ber bildren, accompanied by Congressman
Andrew Young and Listrict of Columbia Delegate Walter 2. Famtroy,
advised representatives of the Attorney General and the FEI of thr
great concern for the privacy of Lira. Hing and her children. They
were concerned that taquiries into an investigation conducted by the
FE & Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., could reveal information of a
dszocatory mataro coteeratty Dr. Hhs. They indicated an interest
ta undertakdag appropriate measures to limit the possibility of puttle
decicure of derogatory information that may be produced as a result
of inquiries auch as those that might be made by the Donate Select
Committee on Intelligcace Activities and requested that they would be
advised abould #3ch inquiries be made by a committee of Congre30,
Subsequent to that mocking, the FE has learned that the
Senate Select Committee on kateligence Activities is conducting interviews
If an effort to dovoleg tatcezzative conscsung an FM investigation of
Dr. Bhartia Luthor Ling, Jr. In view of Chis fact, this matter to bolag
brought to your alémation in order that you may determto what action you
fool is appropriate la response to the requests made by Mr. Wachtel os
botal of £rs. Flag, bor eldkirca, and the estate of Dr. Hartie Latios
King, Jr., Which requests were joined in by Congressman Andrew Young
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The Attorney General
and Delegate Walter B. Faumtroy. The FE would have no objection
should you decide to advise Mr. Wachtel that the current inquiry by
the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Activities concerns the
FE Investigation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
1 - The Deputy Attorney General
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Office of Legal Counsel
NOTE: Based on memorandum Legal Counsel to Mr. Adams,
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DATE: May 12, 1975
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between former Assistant to the Director John P. Mohr and
Assoc. Dir.
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Mr. Jenkins at which time Mr. Mohr furnished additional information
regarding his meeting with representatives of the Senate Select
Committee (SSC) Staff on the morning of 5/9/75.
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In reconstructing his interview on the morning of 5/9/1/75
by Staff Members Mark Gitenstein, Thomas Dawson and Lester B.
Seidel, Mr. Mohr recalled them asking if he knew who prepared the
"surreptitious letters" the Bureau sent in the Socialist Workers
Party case. Mr. Mohr advised the Staff Members that he did not
know but he presumed somebody in the Document Section of the
Laboratory probably prepared these letters. 62-116395-138
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As reported in my memorandum of 5/9/75, members of the
Staff Committee are hoping that Mr. Mohr will be able to arrange an
interview of Miss Gandy by members of the SSC providing Mr. Mohr
is present. In this regard, Mr. Mohr desired some guidance as to
what he could tell Miss Gandy if Staff Members asked her for the
names of individuals appearing in the official and confidential
files of Mr. Hoover. Mr. Mohr was telephonically advised on the
afternoon of 5/12/75 by Cregar that the Bureau could not give him
any advice as to what he could tell Miss Gandy recognizing that
whatever he told Miss Gandy was strictly between the two of them
and not of concern or interest to the FBI. It was further pointed
out to Mr. Mohr that neither he nor Miss Gandy should feel under
any obligation to report to the Bureau what Miss Gandy decided in
this regard as well as what she might tell the Staff of the SSC
during her forthcoming interview by them on 5/15/75 MAY 23 1975
On the occasion of Cregar's call to Mr. Mohr on the
afternoon of 5/12/75 Mohr recalled that he had told Staff Members
of the SSC Miss Gandy had turned over to Mr. Felt the official and
confidential files amounting to one-half a file drawer. Mr. Mohr
in speaking with Miss Gandy subsequent to his interview on 5/9/75
learned the official and confidential files turned over to Mr. Felt
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by Miss Gandy amounted to one and one-half file drawers.
subsequently advised Mr. Gitenstein of this correction.
Additionally, Gitenstein desired to know whether an itemized
list of the official and confidential files was made and if so,
where the list was. Mohr told Gitenstein that he was sure a
list was made (subsequently confirmed by Miss Gandy) and that
the list accompanied the official and confidential files.
Mohr
In addition to the above, Mohr advised that Gitenstein
asked about a requirement of all Bureau employees to turn over
any confidential files in their possession ordered by Mr. Hoover
following the revelation that former Assistant to the Director
Sullivan had turned over certain confidential files to former
Attorney General Mardian. Mohr advised Gitenstein that Mr. Hoover
had in fact levied such a requirement on Bureau employees and
that all confidential files were to be turned over to Mr. Felt
along with a memorandum explaining the nature of these files.
Gitenstein asked Mr. Mohr where these memoranda would be filed.
Mohr responded by saying he presumed they were confidential
memoranda and would have gone with the confidential files turned
over to Mr. Felt by any Bureau employee maintaining such files.
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This memorandum reports the results of a meeting
between former Assistant to the Director John P. Mohr and repre-
sentatives of the Staff of the Senate Select Committee (SSC) on the
morning of 5/9/75.
Memorandum Legal Counsel to Mr. J. B. Adams dated 5/5/75
recommended that a Bureau representative be available for consulta-
tion by Mr. Mohr during the time Mr. Mohr is being interviewed by
Staff Members of the SSC 5/9/75. REC-100
62-116395-137
Prior to Mr. Mohr's interview by the Staff of the SSC,
Section Chief William O. Cregar met with him. Mr. Mohr was advised
that should representatives of the Staff pose any questions to him
which could lead to the identification of sensitive sources,
sensitive methods of FBI operations or material derived from other
U. S. agencies or foreign governments, he could decline to answer
such questions until he had an opportunity to consult with a Bureau
representative. Mr. Mohr understood the purpose of Mr. Cregaris.
presence and assured him that should the inquiry by Staff Members
of the SSC get into these areas of inquiry, he would certainly
consult with Cregar prior to responding.
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Thomas Dawson, and Lester B. Seide 1. ཚེ་ As we proceeded to the
office where the interview was to be conducted, Mr. Gitenstein
referred to a previous conference he had with Assistant Director
Wannall at Quantico on 5/5/75 at which Mr. Cregar was present.
Gitenstein observed that this meeting had proved very, very
beneficial and that he believed that future personal contacts
between members of the Senate Select Committee Staff and the FBI
could prove useful and allow the SSC Staff to better understand
how the FBI was administered at Headquarters.
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The interview of Mr. Mohr began at approximately
10:20 and was concluded at 12:30 p.m. 5/9/75. Mr. Cregar,
who was available in an adjacent room, was not called and
following the interview, Mr. Mohr assured Mr. Cregar that
no sensitive areas were addressed by the Staff Members.
Mr. Mohr did indicate that the Staff Members were in possession
of FBI documents dealing with the Socialist Workers Party as
well as documents obtained by Mr. Carl Stern under the Freedom
of Information Act (these are our COINTELPRO documents which we
were obliged to provide Stern under the FOI). No substantive
questions were directed to Mr. Mohr regarding these documents
but apparently were used to permit Mr. Mohr to identify who
might be the final authority in approving these documents.
As an example, Mr. Mohr noted that in reviewing a sample of
these documents, he voiced the opinion Document A probably
would have been approved by an Assistant Director whereas
Document B might have received the approval of the Director.
Mr. Mohr was unable to identify precisely what documents he
was shown.
It was quite apparent from the interview that the
Staff of the SSC was trying to understand how the flow of
mail proceeded in the FBI under Mr. Hoover's directorship.
A classic example of the Staff Members' confusion was their
inability to distinguish between an SAC letter from a letter
to all SACs. Mr. Mohr attempted to clarify this confusion on
behalf of the Staff Members. With regard to SAC letters, the
Staff Members asked if there was a file on all SAC letters.
Mr. Mohr advised he was not quite sure whether there was a
single file containing all SAC letters.
Members of the Staff also asked Mr. Mohr about his
securing of Mr. Hoover's office after Mr. Hoover's death.
Mr. Mohr told the Committee that the articles which appeared
in "The Washington Star" by columnist Jeremiah O'Leary was an
accurate recording of his securing of Mr. Hoover's office.
Nevertheless the Staff Members desired that Mr. Mohr go over
in considerable detail exactly how he did secure Mr. Hoover' S
office following his death.
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The question of Mr. Tolson's will did arise.
Mr. Mohr advised that Hillory Tolson had not decided whether
he was going to contest the will. According to Mr. Mohr, he
recently had lunch with Hillory Tolson at Mr. Tolson's request
at which time Hillory Tolson suggested he was not going to
contest the will. However, Mr. Mohr had not seen any documentary
evidence of Hillory's decision in this regard.
Finally, the Staff Members asked if Mr. Mohr knew
the whereabouts of Miss Gandy or at least her telephone number.
He told themhhe did know herewhereabouts and telephone number
but promised her he would not reveal them. Mr. Mohr was asked
whether Miss Gandy would be available for interview. Mr. Mohr
advised the Committee that he would attempt to persuade her
to be interviewed providing he, Mr. Mohr, was allowed to be
present during the entire interview. The Staff Members inter-
posed no objection to that arrangement and Mr. Mohr indicated
to Mr. Gitenstein that he would advise him of Miss Gandy's
'desires regarding an interview under the conditions stipulated
above.
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Prior to the onset of the interview with Mr. Mohr,
Cregar asked Gitenstein whether a decision would be forthcoming
from the SSC regarding the interviews of former employees of the
intelligence community by Staff Members of the SSC. Gitenstein
stated the the Committee had no problem with the FBI and that if
The White House would not interfere he felt satisfactory arrange-
ments between the FBI and the Select Committee could be worked
out regarding future interviews of former FBI, employees. The
thrust of Mr. Gitenstein's comment as well as his general
demeanor during the meeting suggested the Staff felt they could
work closely with the FBI to the satisfaction of both parties.
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Reference Mr. Heim memorandum to Mr. Moore dated 4/10/75,
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dated 4/1/75, and captioned as above which submitted
a proposed statement for congressional testimony
concerning the opening, closing, and maintenance of
domestic security cases in pending status. This
Division was to review the statement from a stylistic
standpoint.
The statement has been reviewed along these
lines and edited.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Asst. Dir.:
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DISSERTATION ON PROCEDURES FOR
OPENING, CLOSING AND MAINTAINING
DOMESTIC SECURITY CASES IN PENDING STATUS
FBI authority to investigate domestic security
cases is derived from numerous criminal statutes and
Presidential Directives and Executive Orders concerning
internal security and employee loyalty matters. Procedurally,
the Bureau opens, continues, and closes such cases on
the basis of these legal considerations.
Upon receipt of a fact situation from any
of a myriad of sources, an Agent must necessarily make
a judgment as to whether this situation appears to fall
within the scope of FBI jurisdiction.
More specifically, domestic security investigations
are initiatod when allegations clearly indicate a person,
either as an individual or as a member of a group, acts
to unlawfully alter the Government in violation of the
Smith Act, the Rebellion or Insurrection Statute, the
Seditious Conspiracy Statute, or other related enactments.
Special emphasis is placed on those engaged in violent
furtherance of such illegal acts. A full investigation
continues so long as these indications of illegal activity
cxist.
When allegations do not clearly indicate
that activities on the part of an individual fall within
this jurisdictional area, self-imposed regulations require
that a "preliminary investigation" be conducted. This
inquiry consists of obtaining information from established
sources (such as records maintained by police departments,
local governments, and private agencies); informants;
public source information; and FBI records. These invosti-
gations are limited to 90 days during which an honest
effort is made to distinguish as soon as possible between
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legitimate political activity and illegal acts.
more than 90 days are required to resolve this question,
authority to exceed this period must be obtained from
FBI Headquarters. In seeking this extension, a full
statement must be made of the allegation, the jurisdictional
authority involved, and facts that appear to justify
the continuance.
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When an allegation is received that a group
may fall within existing jurisdictional criteria, FBI
Headquarters is immediately notified and a "preliminary
investigation" along the lines already indicated is
undertaken. Again, approval from FBI Headquarters must
be obtained to continue this "preliminary investigation"
beyond 90 days to resolve whether jurisdictional standards
are met. If met, a full investigation is conducted
upon approval by FBI Headquarters.
Internal security investigations are also
conducted on the basis of specific instructions from
the Attorney General (pursuant to Presidential Directives)
to the Director of the TBI. Until the instruction is
complied with, these matters remain pending.
Every effort is made to maintain proper
administrative control over domestic security investigations
and to insure full compliance with the law. In this
regard, Bureau rules require Agents to limit investigations
to relevant matters. Supervisory personnel in the Field
and at FBI Headquarters review the progress and relevancy
of these investigations, and reports are forwarded to
the Department of Justice. Agents also receive legal
instruction on a continuing basis in order that they
may be fully able to recognize relevance and safeguard
individual rights.
These Bureau procedures have been devised
in an honest effort to carry out with maximum effectiveness
and propriety our vital domestic security responsibilities.
Over the years, the FBI has handled these responsibilities
and protected the domestic security of our Nation with
great dedication and, I believe, with great distinction.
We will continue to vigorously carry out these duties
with all due regard for individual rights and liberties.
I believe the procedures I have outlined are in full
accord with this purpose.
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DISSERTATION ON PROCEDURES FOR
OPENING, CLOSING AND MAINTAINING
DOMESTIC SECURITY CASES IN PENDING STATUS
FBI authority to investigate domestic security
cases is derived from numerous criminal statutes and
Presidential Directives and Executive Orders concerning
internal security and employee loyalty matters. Procedurally,
the Bureau opens, continues, and closes such cases on
the basis of these legal considerations.
Upon receipt of a fact situation from any
of a myriad of sources, an Agent must necessarily make
a judgment as to whether this situation appears to fall
within the scope of FBI jurisdiction.
More specifically, domestic security investigations
are initiated when allegations clearly indicate a person,
either as an individual or as a member of a group, acts
to unlawfully alter the Government in violation of the
Smith Act, the Rebellion or Insurrection Statute, the
Seditious Conspiracy Statute, or other related enactments.
Special emphasis is placed on those engaged in violent
furtherance of such illegal acts. A full investigation
continues so long as these indications of illegal activity
exist.
When allegations do not clearly indicate
that activities on the part of an individual fall within
this jurisdictional area, self-imposed regulations require
that a "preliminary investigation" be conducted. This
inquiry consists of obtaining information from established
sources (such as records maintained by police departments,
local governments, and private agencies); informants;
public source information; and FBI records. These investi-
gations are limited to 90 days during which an honest
effort is made to distinguish as soon as possible between
legitimate political activity and illegal acts. If
more than 90 days are required to resolve this question,
authority to exceed this period must be obtained from
FBI Headquarters. In seeking this extension, a full
statement must be made of the allegation, the jurisdictional
authority involved, and facts that appear to justify
the continuance.
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When an allegation is received that a group
may fall within existing jurisdictional criteria, FBI
Headquarters is immediately notified and a "preliminary
investigation" along the lines already indicated is
undertaken. Again, approval from FBI Headquarters must
be obtained to continue this "preliminary investigation"
beyond 90 days to resolve whether jurisdictional standards
are met. If met, a full investigation is conducted
upon approval by FBI Headquarters.
Internal security investigations are also
conducted on the basis of specific instructions from
the Attorney General (pursuant to Presidential Directives)
to the Director of the FBI. Until the instruction is
complied with, these matters remain pending.
Every effort is made to maintain proper
administrative control over domestic security investigations
and to insure full compliance with the law. In this
regard, Bureau rules require Agents to limit investigations
to relevant matters. Supervisory personnel in the Field
and at FBI Headquarters review the progress and relevancy
of these investigations, and reports are forwarded to
the Department of Justice. Agents also receive legal
instruction on a continuing basis in order that they
may be fully able to recognize relevance and safeguard
individual rights.
These Bureau procedures have been devised
in an honest effort to carry out with maximum effectiveness
and propriety our vital domestic security responsibilities.
Over the years, the FBI has handled these responsibilities
and protected the domestic security of our Nation with
great dedication and, I believe, with great distinction.
We will continue to vigorously carry out these duties
with all due regard for individual rights and liberties.
I believe the procedures I have outlined are in full
accord with this purpose.
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DATE: 4/1/75
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SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY
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The purpose of this memorandum is to enclose a paper concerning
the opening, closing, and maintenance of domestic security cases in pending
status requested as set forth in memörandum to Mr. Callahan from Mr. Adams
of the same caption, dated 3/7/75. 62-116435-55
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technical and in a form easily understood for purposes of argument. Legal
Counsel Division and writers in the External Affairs Division are to be contacted
to coordinate legal aspects and preparation of final paper, respectively.
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Laboratory
Plan. & Eval.
Spec. Inv.
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Telephone Rm.
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The FBI opens, continues pending investigation, and closes
domestic security cases based on legal considerations. The Bureau is charged
with the investigation of violation of numerous criminal statutes, as well as
duties imposed by Presidential Directives and Executive Orders concerning
internal security and employee loyalty matters.
The procedure for handling such investigation is dictated by
the facts and circumstances of each case. Upon receipt of a fact situation from
any of a myriad of sources, the Agent must necessarily make a judgment to
determine whether these facts reasonably indicate an activity falling within
the scope of the FBI's jurisdiction.
Domestic security investigations are initiated regarding individuals
when allegations establish that he, individually or as an active group member,
acts to unlawfully alter the Government in violation of the Smith Act, the
Rebellion or Insurrection Statute, the Seditious Conspiracy Statute, or other
related enactments. Special emphasis is placed on those practicing action
or violence in furtherance of their goal. If the allegation shows facts clearly
within the scope of these statutes, a full investigation is conducted and continues
so long as facts exist to indicate a reasonable possibility that these ends could
be achieved.
In some instances, allegations regarding the individual do not
clearly fall within the scope of authority. Self-imposed restraining regulations
require that such inquiry be limited to a "preliminary investigation" consisting
of contacts for informational purposes only with established sources, such as
police bureaus, records departments of local governments, and private record
sources; informants; public source information; and Bureau records. These
investigations are limited to 90 days. An earnest effort is made to distinguish
as soon as possible between mere unorthodox political views or dissent on the
one hand and revolutionary and/or criminal activity on the other. If to exceed
90 days, a report is made to FBI Headquarters specifically stating the allegation,
the jurisdictional authority and such facts as would justify continuance of the
investigation. A concurrence of Headquarters is necessary for continuance.
When an allegation is received that a group may fall within the
jurisdictional criteria, Headquarters is immediately notified and investigation
is limited to the "preliminary investigation" as described above. Any investi-
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gation beyond that is made only upon approval by Headquarters. If such
continuance is approved, investigation continues to resolve whether juris-
dictional standards are met. If met, and Headquarters' approval obtained, a
full investigation is conducted.
Apart from these situations, specific instructions from the Attorney
General, pursuant to Presidential Directives, to the Director of the FBI concerning
matters of internal security are the basis for investigations. Until the instruction
is complied with, these matters remain pending.
Bureau rules require an Agent to limit investigations to relevant
matters. Field office and Headquarters supervisors review the progress and
relevancy of investigations and reports are forwarded to the Department of
Justice. The FBI is ever aware of and controlled by court decisions interpreting
the law. Agents receive continuing legal instruction in order to recognize relevance
and the rights of persons under the law.
These regulatory procedures are the means by which the FBI
implements the responsibilities imposed by the statutes, Presidential Directives,
and orders of the Attorney General. An examination of the domestic security problems
confronting this Nation would reveal that, as early as 1936, concern arose over
"Fifth Column" activities of Communists and Fascists and continued through WW II.
This concern has evolved to other threats, through the years, such as the
foreign-dominated Communist influence in America during the Cold War,
the Ku Klux Klan's interference with the rights of others, the turbulent
anti-Vietnam War demonstrations, the urban ghetto riots, and the rise of the
racially-oriented organizations preaching revolution and their more violent
splinter groups practicing open guerrilla warfare. The FBI, charged by statute
and supplemented by Directives to investigate such matters in order to fulfill
the duty, promulgated the investigative procedure for a dual purpose. The
FBI recognizes not only the duty to investigate, to preserve the Constitution,
but the fact the Constitution delineates zones of privacy and individual liberties.
These regulatory procedures speak reasonably to both.
NOTE:
See memorandum Mr. W. R. Wannall to Mr. J. B. Adams, dated 4/1/75,
captioned "Congressional Testimony," prepared by ALL: vb.
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DISSERTATION ON PROCEDURES FOR
OPENING, CLOSING AND MAINTAINING
DOMESTIC SECURITY CASES IN PENDING STATUS
The FBI opens, continues pending investigation, and closes
domestic security cases based on legal considerations. The Bureau is charged
with the investigation of violation of numerous criminal statutes, as well as
duties imposed by Presidential Directives and Executive Orders concerning
internal security and employee loyalty matters.
The procedure for handling such investigation is dictated by
the facts and circumstances of each case. Upon receipt of a fact situation from
any of a myriad of sources, the Agent must necessarily make a judgment to
determine whether these facts reasonably indicate an activity falling within
the scope of the FBI's jurisdiction.
Domestic security investigations are initiated regarding individuals
when allegations establish that he, individually or as an active group member,
acts to unlawfully alter the Government in violation of the Smith Act, the
Rebellion or Insurrection Statute, the Seditious Conspiracy Statute, or other
related enactments. Special emphasis is placed on those practicing action
or violence in furtherance of their goal. If the allegation shows facts clearly
within the scope of these statutes, a full investigation is conducted and continues
so long as facts exist to indicate a reasonable possibility that these ends could
be achieved.
In some instances, allegations regarding the individual do not
clearly fall within the scope of authority. Self-imposed restraining regulations
require that such inquiry be limited to a "preliminary investigation" consisting
of contacts for informational purposes only with established sources, such as
police bureaus, records departments of local governments, and private record
sources; informants; public source information; and Bureau records. These
investigations are limited to 90 days. An earnest effort is made to distinguish
as soon as possible between mere unorthodox political views or dissent on the
one hand and revolutionary and/or criminal activity on the other. If to exceed
90 days, a report is made to FBI Headquarters specifically stating the allegation,
the jurisdictional authority and such facts as would justify continuance of the
investigation. A concurrence of Headquarters is necessary for continuance.
When an allegation is received that a group may fall within the
jurisdictional criteria, Headquarters is immediately notified and investigation
is limited to the "preliminary investigation" as described above. Any investi-
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gation beyond that is made only upon approval by Headquarters. If such
continuance is approved, investigation continues to resolve whether juris-
dictional standards are met. If met, and Headquarters' approval obtained, a
full investigation is conducted.
Apart from these situations, specific instructions from the Attorney
General, pursuant to Presidential Directives, to the Director of the FBI concerning
matters of internal security are the basis for investigations. Until the instruction
is complied with, these matters remain pending.
Bureau rules require an Agent to limit investigations to relevant
matters. Field office and Headquarters supervisors review the progress and
relevancy of investigations and reports are forwarded to the Department of
Justice. The FBI is ever aware of and controlled by court decisions interpreting
the law. Agents receive continuing legal instruction in order to recognize relevance
and the rights of persons under the law.
These regulatory procedures are the means by which the FBI
implements the responsibilities imposed by the statutes, Presidential Directives,
and orders of the Attorney General. An examination of the domestic security problems
confronting this Nation would reveal that, as early as 1936, concern arose over
"Fifth Column" activities of Communists and Fascists and continued through WW II.
This concern has evolved to other threats, through the years, such as the
foreign-dominated Communist influence in America during the Cold War,
the Ku Klux Klan's interference with the rights of others, the turbulent
anti-Vietnam War demonstrations, the urban ghetto riots, and the rise of the
racially-oriented organizations preaching revolution and their more violent
splinter groups practicing open guerrilla warfare. The FBI, charged by statute
and supplemented by Directives to investigate such matters in order to fulfill
the duty, promulgated the investigative procedure for a dual purpose. The
FBI recognizes not only the duty to investigate, to preserve the Constitution,
but the fact the Constitution delineates zones of privacy and individual liberties.
These regulatory procedures speak reasonably to both.
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MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27
5010-106
UNITED STATES G ERNMENT
Memorandum
:MR. J. B. ADAMS
FROM LEGAL COUNSEL
SUBJECT: SENSTUDY 75
2-15 10/6/11
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE
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Dep. AD
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Comp. Syst.
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Re my memorandum to you 5/5/75 enclosing a request from
the Senate Select Committee (SSC) for additional information.
Attached to the copies of instant memorandum for Messrs. Jenkins
Ash, Moore, and White are copies of the referenced memorandum and,
its enclosure.
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The following is to delineate individual responsibilit
and assignments for securing the information requested by the SECI
Because the request covers areas of operations affecting all
Divisions of the Bureau except Office of Planning and Evaluation
(OPE), it will be necessary that the very closest coordination and
maximum of cooperation be effected in order to implement the SSC
request.
In handling this request which deals primarily with th
furnishing to the SSC of various Sections of the Manual of
Instructions and Manual of Rules and Regulations, as well as info
mation concerning our filing system, and particularly copies of ad
Bureau forms, we should bear in mind that there are available
three options for consideration. One, is to give the requested
information or documents. Two, is to not furnish the documents
but merely permit their review at FBIHQ. A third option available
is to set forth justifying data to support a denial of furnishing
the information or documents. Of course, in furnishing any docu-
ments, we should bear in mind the option of excising sensitive
information.
66-1855-1
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In delineating the specific responsibilities for the
various Divisions, we are designating the Division having primary
interest as the one to prepare the necessary material and are
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Memorandum to Mr. J. B. Adams
RE: SENSTUDY 75
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indicating in most instances what other Divisions would have
an input to furnish the primary Division. Even if auxiliary
Divisions are not designated for input purposes, if the primary
Division desires the views of another Division, it should obtain
same prior to preparing the material.
Because of the involved coordination necessary, it is
requested that each Division except OPE designate a representative
to appear at a conference at 10:00 A.M. Friday, 5/9/75, in the
Intelligence Division Conference Room, Room 4017, JEH Building,
where the details for preparation of the necessary material will
be discussed.
The following are the assignments corresponding with the
4/30/75 SSC memorandum and its appendices which deal with four
main requests.
(1) The portion dealing with Superseded Sections of
the Manual of Instructions will be handled by the Training Division
which will gather all of the necessary information from Bureau files
after which Intelligence Division will review and make a final
determination as to the necessary response to the SSC.
(2) Concerning Sections of the Manual of Instructions
Not Previously Produced and the corresponding Appendix B, the
following assignments are made.
Section
Subject
4
Surveillances and Raids
8R
Assignment
(Training Division with input
to be supplied by the three
investigative Divisions. Note
should be taken that this Section
was previously made available to
GAO in connection with its audit
of Bureau operations.)
Data Processing Section, (Computer Systems Division)
Computer Systems Division
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Section
Subject
Assignment
19
Applicant and Employee
Investigations Conducted
for Other Agencies
23
(Special Investigative Division)
(SID)
Bomb Threats, Explosives (Intelligence Division) (INTD)
and Incendiary Devices
27
Civil Rights
(General Investigative Division)
(GID)
28
29
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (GID)
Conspiracy
(GID with input from INTD and
(SID)
75
18
Neutrality Matters
(INTD)
78
Passports and Visas
(GID)
90
Selective Service Act
(SID)
102
Coordination with Other
Government Agencies
(INTD with input from GID and
SID).
103
Foreign Police Coopera-
tion
(INTD)
134
Assaulting the President (GID)
of the United States and
Threats to the President
of the United States
136
Antiriot Laws
144
Police Killings
146
Protection of Foreign
(INTD)
(GID)
Officials and Official
(INTD with input from GID)
Guests of the United States
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(3) Concerning the Manual of Rules and Regulations
and Appendix C, the following assignments are made. For
Part I, Section 9 Disciplinary Matters (Administrative
Division). For Part II, Section 1 Authority Training
Submission of Information (Training Division); Section 2 -
Supervision Availability - Resident Agències (Administrative
Division); Section 3 Administration of Offices (Files and
Communications Division with input from Administrative Division.
Computer Systems Division will supply the input for 3F);
Section 4 Communications (Files and Communications Division
with input from the following Divisions: Administrative, INTD,
GID, SID, Legal Counsel, and Computer Systems Division);
Section 5 Dissemination of Information (GID with input from
INTD and SID); Section 6 Publications, Press, and Public
Contacts (External Affairs Division); Section 7
Property (Administrative Division with input from Computer
Systems Division)%; Section 8 - Miscellaneous Regulations
(SID with all other Divisions except OPE furnishing appropriate
input); Section 9 - Classification Character Copies
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Abbreviations (Training Division with all other Divisions
except OPE furnishing appropriate input).
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(4) Concerning Filing System, Files and Communications
Division will handle with necessary input from Training Division
concerning the request pertaining to all Bureau Forms.
This matter must be given priority, expedite attention
by all Divisions bearing in mind that on the one hand, it is
absolutely imperative that the review and study be of high
quality, and that on the other hand, there be no delay which
could result in criticism of the Bureau for not responding promptly
to the SSC.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
(1) Assignments to be handled as indicated above.
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(2) Representatives of all Divisions except
attend coordinating conference 10:00 A.M. 5/9/75, Room 4017,
JEH Building.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO 10
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GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27
5010-106
UNITED STATES GOV NMENT
Memorandum
Mr. J. B. Adams
FROM Legal Counsel
SUBJECT: SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE
ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
DATE: 5/6/75
#MDR16
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 1/19/01 BY SP-2 ALMISTE
From 10:30 a. m. until 2:45 p. m. on May 6, 1975,
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
Legal Goy
Telephone Rm.
Director Sec'y
Inspector John B. Hotis and I met with Frederick Schwarz, General
Counsel to the Senate Select Committee, Committee staffers Burt Wides,
Pat Shea and Mike Madigan, and CIA representatives Marvin Smith and
Walter Lloyd.
I arranged to attend this conference in an effort to resolve with
the Committee staff the procedures that would be followed during interviews
of current and former FBI employees by staff representatives. Interviews
have been conducted in the recent past by representatives of the Committee,
and in the absence of any general understanding as to the procedures we
have been advising those persons coming to our attention as prospective
witnesses that they may request the presence of a Bureau representative
during the interview. Committee staff members have objected to the
presence of Bureau representatives and have insisted that the interviews
proceed in the absence of any agency representative.
REC-35 62-116375-137
At the outset of the meeting today, it became clear that Schwarz,
speaking for the members of the Senate Select Committee and for the staff,
was opposed to the presence of agency representatives during interviews
concerning matters which they described as "abuses. Schwarz explained
that the Committee has a responsibility to look into allegations of misconduct
or abuse in addition to a broader study of the jurisdiction and operations
of the intelligence community. He said that while there would be a willingness
on their part to have agency representatives present during interviews concern-
ing general inquiries regarding jurisdiction, they felt that it would be
improper and would interfere with the integrity of their investigation³it975
third parties were present during interviews concerning misconduct.
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Schwarz offered as an alternative that the agencies would be
advised of the identity of persons to be interviewed and that prior to
the interview the agency would contact the witness to explain the authority,
the security arrangements made by the Committee for the protection of
information, to authorize the witness to answer questions where the
witness was bound by a secrecy agreement, and to caution the witness
concerning matters of a sensitive nature which should be deferred for
discussion with members of the Committee or with the Chairman of the
Committee.
I pointed out to Schwarz that unless the FBI was given notice
as to the specific subject matter of the interview to be conducted, we would
find it most difficult to intelligently assess the sensitivity of the information
that might be furnished by the witness. The CIA representatives expressed
great alarm that an interview could disclose information without some
prior assessment of the potential damage to intelligence collection techniques
and sources.
As to these points, Schwarz stated that he would discuss with the
members of the Committee a revision of their initial proposal that
would include notice to the agency of the identity of a person to be interviewed
plus a generic description of the subject matter of the interview followed by
a contact by the agency with the prospective witness to assess the sensitivity
of the information and to advise the witness of areas of inquiry that must be
deferred for special handling by designated members of the Committee or
of the Committee staff. Following that contact the Committee representative
would proceed to conduct the interview with the understanding that the agency
representative would be near-by and immediately available for consultation
should the witness have concern as to the degree of sensitivity of
information he was being asked to furnish. At the conclusion of the
interview, the Committee would make available to the agency a summary
of the notes taken during the interview but a transcription of the interview would
not be made available either to the agency or to the witness interviewed.
Schwarz stipulated that there may be occasions when the Committee
would reserve its right to interview an individual, whether a current employee
or a former employee, in secret in order to protect the interview or to insure
the completeness and accuracy of his information. I asked Burt Wides
whether they had any basis for that concern and he indicated that they
did have such a basis, but declined to specify the details.
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Re: Senate Select Committee
Inspector Hotis asked whether the on-going interviews
would be delayed pending resolution of the differences concerning
procedures. Schwarz replied that the interviews will proceed due to
time factors. I then requested Schwarz to expedite his discussion
with the members of the Committee, to state their proposals in writing
in order that we could review them in specific detail, and to let me
know as somas their proposal as approved by the Committee was available
for discussion. He agreed to do so and said that probably this could
be accomplished by Thursday, May 8, 1975.
OPINION
It was my impression in dealing with Schwarz that he is making
an honest effort to conduct the Committee inquiry reasonably and that he
is concerned about the public acceptance of the Committee's final product.
His concerns about the integrity of the investigation are similar to those
that Ewould express about an FBI investigation. His insistence that
interviews of individuals concerning possible misconduct be done alone
with the witness appear to me to be reasonable to insure the integrity
of their investigation. The compromise we discussed (they would identify
the witnesses to us prior to interview and tell us the proposed subject
matter of the interview and allow us to consult with the witness prior to
interview) seems to be a practical solution to our mutual problem. This
solution is not as acceptable to CIA due to their greater need for
protection of their covert operations, sources and methods. The Committee
has available to it the subpoena power, the authority to conduct public
hearings, and a good deal of support by public opinion. Therefore, I
conclude that the Committee is likely to discover the full details of
events concerning which they inquire whether the FBI cooperates or
appears to be reluctant. As to those areas of legitimate concern because
of their sensitivity in terms of production of informants or sources and
methods of gathering national security intelligence, the Bureau can
properly expect an opportunity to provide protection for the information.
If the procedures suggested above are operated in good faith
on both sides, the Bureau would be given notice as to the subject matter
to be discussed prior to the interview and research could disclose the
areas of sensitivity and appropriate action taken to caution the witness
against disclosure of such information.
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Memorandum to Mr. Adams
Re: Senate Select Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That until procedures are established with the
Committee the Bureau continue its present practice of advising prospective
witnesses upon their request that they have a right to consult with a
Bureau representative during interview.
2. That further discussions of this matter with the Committee
await the receipt of their proposed guidelines in writing after approval by
members of the Senate Select Committee.
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FROM : Legal Couns
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SUBJECT SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE
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DATE:
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IS UNCLASSIFIED,
DATE 1/19/01 BY SP-2ALM/196
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Assoc. Dir.
Dep. AD Adm
Dep. AD
Asst. Dir.:
Adminy
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs.
Files & Com.
Gen. Inv.
Ident.
Inspection
Intell.
Laboratory
Plan. & Eval.
Spec. Inv.
Telephone Rm.
Director Sec'y
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HOTION
This morning the Director asked me to inquire into the status
of our understanding with the Senate Select Committee as to whether FBI
representatives would or would not be present at interviews of former
Bureau employees or current Bureau employees. The Director was
concerned that the presence of a Bureau representative could be criticized
as an attempt to interfere with the Committee's inquiries. I assured the
Director that the purpose of such representatives being present was to
assist the interviewer and the witness in determining areas of inquiry
of particular sensitivity or that might concern a current Bureau operation.
The Director agreed that such was an appropriate reason for the presence
of a Bureau representative and asked me to consider preparing a letter
addressed to Senator Church stating our desire to make available a Bureau
representative and the reasons for the presence of such a Bureau representative.
t
As a result of a conference with representatives of CIA,
Roderick Hills of the White House Counsel staff, and others, it was
determined that Walter Lloyd of the CIA Legal Staff would continue
negotiations with the Committee in behalf of the entire intelligence
community to develop procedures concerning the interview of witnesses
and the presence of agency representatives at such interviews. Mr. Lloyd
was scheduled to meet with Frederick Schwarz, Counsel to the Committee,
on Tuesday, May 6, 1975, to discuss such arrangements.
EX-100 REC-3 62-116395-131
I scheduled an appointment with the Deputy Attorney General
and met with him at 5:00 p.m. on May 5, 1975, accompanied by
Inspector John B. Hotis. I told the Deputy of our concern that the
interviews by the Senate Committee are continuing even though no
understanding has been reached by the Committee and the intelligence
community. I told the Deputy that the Director would like to have some
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(formal understanding with Senator Church as to the Bureau's position
in regard to such interviews. I reminded the Deputy that our sole concern
was to make a representative available to assist in the interviews
in the event they touched upon sensitive areas and by no means was our
interest to be understood to be an effort to interfere with the Senate
Committee's inquiries.
The Deputy said he fully understood our position and agreed.
He asked me whether I would be willing to agree to hold off on formal
notification to Senator Church until the negotiations to be conducted by
Mr. Lloydc could be concluded. I told the Deputy I would agree to that
on the condition that I and also Inspector Hotis would participate in the
discussions by Lloyd with the Committee representatives. The Deputy
Attorney General said that he fully concurred in my condition and if there
developed any difficulty in making such arrangements, he would assist
\in seeing that it was accomplished.
Inspector Hotis advised that Schwarz, the Committee counsel,
has arranged a meeting on Wednesday morning, May 7, 1975, with
Assistant Attorney General Scalia of the Office of Legal Counsel of the
Department. We will also be represented at that meeting.
The Deputy Attorney General told me that he had been advised
by Schwarz that a former Bureau Agent, Leo Clark, had objected to the
fact that a Bureau representative had contacted him and had indicated a
willingness to be present during Clark's interview by the Committee.
I again assured the Deputy that our sole purpose in contacting Clark was
to be available in the event a Bureau representative was needed to discuss
matters of a sensitive nature or matters concerning current Bureau operations.
The Deputy said he understood and Clark's complaint was likely the result
of a misunderstanding.
RECOMMENDATION:
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May 14, 1975
MATERIAL FOR SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE (SSC)
INVESTIGATING INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
TÍTLE/SUBJECT: Legal Authorities of the FBI
ORIGINATING ORGANIZATION: FBI
NATURE OF MATERIAL: Letterhead memorandum (LHM)
with enclosures described below.
4. DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION:
3.
Unclassified
NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION STAMP: NA
6. SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:
In response to a request from the SSC for certain
documents and other information, an LHM was submitted as a
cover communication to furnish the SSC copies of the following
documents.
Dep. AD Adm. _
Dep. AD Inv.
Asst. Dir.:
Admin.
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs
Files & Com.
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1. An internal FBI memorandum dated 5/16/72
captioned "FBI Jurisdiction; Criminal Intelligence
Information."
2.
An internal FBI memorandum dated 5/18/72
captioned "FBI Authority in Domestic Intelligence
Matters."
3. A study on subversion prepared for former
Acting FBI Director Louis Patrick Gray III dated 5/19/72.
4. A memorandum from the Director of the FBI to
the Attorney General dated 8/7/73 recommending the
issuance of an Executive Order concerning the conduct
of domestic intelligence investigations.
Gen. Inv. 62-116395
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DATE OF SUBMISSION: 4/22/75
10. LOCATION OF FILE COPY: FBI file 62-116395-83
11. RELATION TO INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY PROBLEMS:
None.
NOTE:
Original via liaison to Central Community Index in
connection with Senstudy 75.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
: Mr. J. B. Adams
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SUBJECT: SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE
ON INTELLIGENCE
DATE: 5/7/75
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Dep AD Adm
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Director Sec'y
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At 5:05 p.m. on May 6, 1975, I went to the White House
to meet with Mr. Philip Buchen, Counsel to the President; Roderick Hills,
Associate Counsel; James Wilderotter, Assistant Counsel; Assistant
Attorney General Scalia, Office of Legal Counsel in the Department;
John Clark, Associate to the Director of CIA; Walter Lloyd and Marvin
Smith of CIA. The meeting was called by Mr. Buchen to discuss the
developments that day with regard to the proposal that agency representa-
tives would be present during interviews conducted by investigators of the
Senate Select Committee staff.
At a meeting held earlier that day, the General Counsel of the
Senate Select Committee had indicated that the Committee disapproved of the
presence of agency representatives at interviews concerning alleged
"abuses. ↑↑
I explained to Mr. Buchen the alternative proposal offered by
F.A. O. Schwarz to the effect that agencies would be furnished the identities
of proposed witnesses, the subject matter of the proposed interviews,
and permitted an opportunity to review the subject matter and consult with
the witness to advise him of sensitive areas that would require special
treatment. John Clark agreed that in regard to interviews concerning
abuses, it would seem to be necessary for the Committee to proceed with the
interview without an agency representative present. After general
discussion of the proposal by Schwarz, the meeting concluded with
instructions by Mr. Buchen to Wilderotter to draft a statement that might
be incorporated into a letter to be addressed to the Committee explaining
the Administration's position.
The elements of the proposal would be that as a general
rule, agency representatives would be present during interviews concerning
matters that were not categorized as abuses and in those exceptional cases
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Re: Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
where abuses would be the subject of interviews, the agencies would be
given prior notice of the identities of the witnesses and of the subject
matter of the interview, plus an opportunity to consult with the witness
prior to the interview. Mr. Buchen also asked that the Committee be
requested to provide a letter in each instance identifying the alleged abuse
as the subject of the interview and indicating Committee approval of
that inquiry. The objective of such a requirement would be to clearly
identify those interviews characterized as "abuses" interviews which would
require the absence of an agency representative during the actual interview.
I was also asked to contact Schwarz to insure that he would not
present to the Committee his counterproposal during the regular committee
meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 1975. The purpose of such a request was
to avoid the Committee adopting a final proposal regarding interviews
prior to the Executive having an opportunity to express its position.
On the morning of May 7, 1975, we spoke with Schwarz, requested
him to refrain from offering his counterproposals to the Committee for
approval, and in response to his request explained to him that the reason
was that the proposals were under discussion and it was necessary for all
agencies in the intelligence community to be involved in the determination
whether the alternative procedures would be acceptable. Mr. Schwarz
agreed to refrain from offering his counterproposals to the Committee today.
At approximately 10:25 a. m. on May 7th, I called Wilderotter
and asked what the progress of his preparation of the proposed letter was.
He told me that there would be no letter addressed to the Committee because
the White House did not desire to escalate this matter and go over the head
of the Committee counsel. I told him that I was extremely concerned at
the inaction which has resulted thus far in FBI being in an indefensible
position in regard to interviews of former employees. I explained to
him that the Committee has not advised us of the interviews that have been
conducted and we have learned of them only by calls from the witnesses.
I told him that the interviews are still continuing because at the meeting
on May 6, 1975, we expressly requested the Committee counsel to dis-
continue the interviews temporarily until guidelines could be established
and the Committee/expressly refused to do so.
counsel
I told Wilderotter that this morning I received a call from
John P. Mohr, former Assistant to the Director, who has broad knowledge
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of FBI matters, in which Mohr told me that he has been called to be interviewed
at 10:00 a. m. on Friday, May 9, 1975, at Room G-308 in the New Senate
Office Building. Mark Gittenstein was identified as the interviewer.
I told Wilderotter this concerned me because we have no basis on which
to advise Mr. Mohr as to the appropriate guidelines that may be followed
during the course of such an interview and in the absence of knowledge of
the subject matter of the interview we have no way of counseling him as to
sensitive areas that should be deferred for discussion with members of
the Committee or with the Chairman of the Committee.
Wilderotter said he understood myy concern but he saw no way
in which the matter could be resolved in time for guidelines to be
established for the Mohr interview. He told me he would work on the
preparation of a position paper to be used by the White House and the
intelligence community to establish a policy that could be discussed with
the Committee.
Inspector Hotis and I then at approximately 11:10 a.m. went
to a conference already in session in the office of Assistant Attorney General
Scalia attended by representatives of the CIA, Department of Defense,
NSA, Department of State and the Department of the Treasury. The other
agencies were advised of the results of the meeting with the Senate Select
Committee staff on May 6, 1975, and a general discussion ensued as to
the willingness of the agencies to agree to interviews in the absence of
agency representatives. The representatives of the State Department,
Mr. Hitchcock and Mr. Jennings, indicated that State was adamant that
interviews would not be conducted in the absence of representatives.
I spoke privately with Assistant Attorney General Scalia and
advised him of my conversation with Wilderotter and of the fact that
John Mohr had been called for interview on Friday, May 9, 1975. I
told him of my great concern that Mohr's interview would be sensitive
because of his broad knowledge of the Bureau and told him that it was
essential that appropriate guidelines be developed concerning such inter-
views as soon as possible. Scalia told me that he had just finished
speaking with Wilderotter and he ashared my concern. He then
called Wilderotter and subsequently advised me that Wilderotter said
that he, Wilderotter, would immediately contact Schwarz to request at
postponement of the interview of John Mohr pending the establishment
of guidelines. In the event he would be unsuccessful, Roderick Hills and
Philip Buchen would discuss the matter with Senator Church and Senator Tower.
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There was a general consensus of opinion at the meeting with the
other agencies of agreeing that they would await the development of the
position paper by Wilderotter. Walter Lloyd advised that another meeting
with Schwarz and the Committee staff would be scheduled for Thursday,
May 8, 1975.
Upon my return to my office, Wilderotter called me to report
that he had been unsuccessful in having the Mohr interview postponed and
further that Schwarz had advised him that he now feels that it would be
inappropriate for agency representatives to be present at any interviews
whether they concerned abuse or whether they concerned general matters,
and further that he felt that it would be inappropriate for the agency to be
advised of the subject matter prior to the interview.
At that point, Mark Gittenstein joined the conversation with Schwarz &
Wilderotter and advised Wilderotter that he intended to interview Mohr
concerning "procedures and how paper moved in the Hoover days,
and this would constitute 90% of the interview. The remaining 10% of the
interview would concern Hoover's "O.C. Files. Further Gittenstein
mentioned that he was aware that John Mohr is the Executor of Mr. Tolson's
estate and he may inquire concerning that matter.
Wilderotter said that there would be no further contact with the
Committee concerning the Mohr interview and that we should assume the
Mohr interview will proceed as scheduled. He said that he would suggest
the Bureau contact Gittenstein to discuss any further details regarding the
subject matter of the interview of Mohr and that we consider discussing
with Mohr prior to the interview matters that he should not discuss with
Gittenstein. He also suggested that we debrief Mr. Mohr at the completion
of the interview.
I reminded Mr. Wilderotter that there are no guidelines by which
the White House or the intelligence community or the Senate Committee have
agreed that the FBI should make such arrangements with the witness. I
told him that I thought that the FBI would be used as a test case both by
the Committee and by the intelligence community if we undertook to
negotiate such matters directly with Gittenstein. I told him that I thought
that such direct negotiations would undermine the effectiveness of current
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negotiations to establish broad guidelines with the concurrence of the
Committee that could be used to effectively limit the scope and manner
of interviews currently being conducted by staff investigators. I also
told him that I thought it would put the Bureau in a most difficult
posture because the intelligence community could well feel that the FBI
had brought about the loss of the opportunity to have some effective
control over Committee access to sensitive information by negotiating
our own agreement with Gittenstein. I told him that certainly the Committee
would use us as an example to other intelligence agencies and use our
experience to their detriment in establishing limitations on the interviews.
Mr. Wilderotter said that he understood my position and he
would continue to work on the policy paper. He asked to be advised of the
time the meeting is to be held with Schwarz on May 8, 1975, and I indicated
I would so advise him on learning of it myself from Walter Lloyd of CIA
who is making the arrangements. I also suggested that it would be appropriate
for Roderick Hills, Associate Counsel to the President, to be present at the
meeting with Schwarz in order to have a greater chance of resolving these
issues promptly. Wilderotter said that he agreed and would attempt to
make arrangements for Mr. Hills to be present at the meeting.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That the Bureau provide a representative to be available
for consultation by Mr. Mohr as he may request on Friday, May 9, 1975,
at 10:00 a.m., in Room G-308, New Senate Office Building.
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2. That until appropriate guidelines are established by agreement
between the Committee, the White House, and the intelligence community, the
Bureau not undertake to counsel or debrief Mr. Mohr or any other witnesses
concerning the subject matter of interview, pursuant to agreement with individual
staff interviewers.
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RECOMMENDATIONS (CONT'D):
3. That Inspector Hotis and I, if I am available, attend
the meeting with Schwarz on Thursday, May 8, 1975.
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PERSONAL ATTENTION
KARL EDWARD HAND,-JR.
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A review of the copy of subject's letter to sugent
Frank Church dated 4/8/75 and allegations contained therein
concerning Agent personnel of your office requires prompt
submission of affidavits in refutation of those allegations
where facts so warrant.
Accordingly, and in view of the extreme likelihood
of early inquiry concerning these allegations from Senator
Church or other recipients of subject's letter, appropriate
affidavits should be drawn and submitted by airtel to FBIHQ
by the close of business 4/23/75.
In the event one or more of subject's allegations
cannot be refuted, you should make specific comment concerning
same in your airtel enclosing these affidavits.
An extra copy of this communication is furnished
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RE: KARL EDWARD HAND, JR.
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Subject is a former leader of the white hate
National Socialist White Peoples Party in Buffalo, New York.
He presently heads an organization known as the National
Guard Party (NGP), a neo-Nazi white hate organization which
by its objectives would deny certain minority groups of their
civil rights. Referenced airtel enclosed copies of a letter
written by subject to Senator Frank Church (Democrat Idaho)
of the United States Senate: Select Committee to Study
Governmental Operations with Respect to Intelligence Activities
in which he makes complaint concerning the Bureau's investiga-
tion of his organization, himself, and with regard to the
arrest of his coleader, William Edward Garrett, in connection
with a Federal firearms violation. Subject's letter, copies
of which were also directed to Senator John Tower (Republican
Texas) and to the Buffalo "Courier Express," a daily newspaper
published in Buffalo, charges the FBI in Buffalo tapped his
telephone as well as the telephones of NGP members and
supporters; threatened to "frame" subject; threatened to
"get" subject; attempted to bribe his personal friends; used
"scare" tactics against friends, relatives, employees and
businessmen who do the NGP organization's printing3; threatened
to shoot subject's dogs during arrest of William Edward Garrett;
and lied to NGP supporters and businessmen by indicating the
NGP group was planning to blow up certain buildings. Subject's
letter alleges these activities are in direct violation of the
NGP organization's constitutional rights and requests Senator
Church conduct investigation concerning same, Appropriate
instructions being directed to the Buffalo Division which, in
referenced airtel, indicated Special Agents involved in the
controversial arrest of Garrett have submitted memoranda
categorically denying allegations concerning the arrest.
files contain no information to substantiate allegations of
subject,
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RE: KARL EDWARD HAND, JR.
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NOTE CONTINUED:
This has been coordinated with SA R. F. Olmert
of the Legal Counsel Division. Bureau deadline being imposed
in view of the nature of the allegations made and current
investigation into FBI operational activities by Senator
Church's committee.
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copies and for Pittsburgh one (1) copy by Bureau secretary
of letter received by the Buffalo Division on 4/10/75,
addressed to The Honorable FRANK D. CHURCH, U. S. Senate,
Washington, D.C., dated 4/8/75, which is self-explanatory.
Buffalo unable to xerox because of poor quality of carbon copy
received. Bureau' s attention is drawn to the letter's distri
bution. For the information of the Bureau, Buffalo "Courier
Express" is a daily newspaper published at Buffalo, New York.
The letter is allegedly signed by KARL HAND, JR, Authenticity
of HAND's letter writing activities confirmed in conversations
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the arrest of WILLIAM EDWARD GARRETT (Bureau file 157-
22471; Buffalo file 157-1388) by Bureau Agents at Buffalo,
New York on 10/23/74 at the residence of KARL HAND, 2213
South Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, New York. GARRETT was arrested
based on an authorized complaint and warrant at Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, charging GARRETT with violation of Title 18,
Appendix, Section 1202(a)(1), USC, "Possession of a Firearm
by a Convicted Felon". It should be noted that KARL HAND
was not present at this arrest and GARRETT was alone in the
house.
In that arrest Buffalo advised the Bureau in
referenced airtel, dated 10/31/74, of the items observed by
Bureau Agents at time of arrest, which were as follows:
The front windows and door of 2213 South Bailey
Avenue are completely covered with chicken wire. There were
two large German Shepherd dogs on the premises. Upon entering
the residence a five-gallon can was observed behind the stove.
with approximately six axe handles. In the upstairs bedroom
there was a fully-loaded Stevens Model 77B 20-gauge shotgun,
serial number unknown. In the downstairs bedroom there were
several boxes of .22. ammunition and numerous loose 20-gauge
shotgun shells.
It is noted that memoranda have been prepared by
the SAS who participated in this arrest of GARRETT on
10/23/74, including SA ROBERT N. SHAW, wherein all categorically
deny that any attempt was made to incite GARRETT into doing
anything against his best interests. In addition, all SAS
categorically deny any threat having been made to shoot dogs.
found on the premises. It is pointed out that GARRETT was
alone in the house at the time of arrest and that at no time
was KARL HAND present,
It is also pointed out for the information of the
Bureau that on 11/7/74, U. S. Magistrate EDMUND F. MAXWELL,
Buffalo, New York, released GARRETT and dismissed charge of
violation of Title 18, Appendix, Section 1202(a)(1), USC.
However, on 11/8/74, the FGJ, Western District of Pennsylvania
(WDPA) at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, entered a true bill
charging GARRETT with violation of Title 18, Appendix,
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Section 1202(a)(1), USC and Title 18, Section 922(a)(6)
and Section 924(a), USC (State Firearms Control Assistance
Act). Bond recommended by AUSA, Pittsburgh was $35,000.
cash or surety.
GARRETT was again arrested by a team of Agents
led by SA ROBERT N. SHAW on 11/8/74, based on aforementioned
indictment in WDPA, for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted
Felon and for violation of the State Firearms Control
Assistance Act. At this time KARL HAND was present but the
aforementioned arrest was effected on the sidewalk in front
of 2213 South Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, New York, without
incident. There were no dogs present at this time.
No further action being taken by this Office in
regards to the letter of KARL HAND,
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Mr. J. A. Mintz
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Mr. W. R. Wannall
Mr. L. F.
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Dep. AD Inv.
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Director Sec'y.
This memorandum reports the results of an Executive
Committee Meeting of the Ad Hoc Coordinating Group on Congressional
Review for the Intelligence Community on 4/11/75.
The Executive Committee, hereinafter referred to as
EXCOM, was chaired by Mr. W. E. Colby in his role as the Director
of Central Intelligence (DCI). Présent at the meeting were
Mr. Roderick Hills, Counsel to the President; Mr. James Wilderotter
Associate Counsel to the President; Mr. Thomas K. Latimer, Special
Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, as well as senior officials
of State Department, National Security Agency (NSA), Office of
Management and Budget, and the National Security Council.
Mr. Antonin Scalia, Assistant Attorney General, was scheduled
to represent the Department of Justice; however, due to a
scheduling foul up Scalia never made the meeting.
The following matters of interest were discussed at
this meeting:
SENATOR CHURCH'S STATEMENT
ÚNELLO (DED) 391 ETT HD80754-66-
"The Washington Post" edition of 4/10/75 contained the
*results of an interview with Senator Frank Church, Chairman of
the Senate Select Committee (SSC). According to this article,
Church stated the Committee reserves the right to make public
eventually any documents it receives and is accepting nothing
with "strings attached. "Mr. Roderick Hills advised the EXCOM
that he and Mr. Wilderotter had a meeting with SSC Staff Director,
William Miller subsequent to the Church statement. Both Hills
and Wilderotter came away from this meeting believing the
newspaper report was an overstatement of Church's intent.
Considerable discussion followed Mr. Hills' comments. Mr. Colby
noted that by letter dated 3/11/75 to Senator Church he confirmed
a previous conversation with Senator Church wherein the Senator
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Senstudy 75
recognized that certain aspects of intelligence activities
must receive special consideration and treatment (a copy of
Colby's letter is attached). By letter dated 3/12/75, Senator
Church confirmed the receipt of Colby's letter and again stated
that in the event the SSC inquiry touches on such sensitive
areas, Senator Church and Colby should discuss jointly what
procedures should be followed (copy of Senator Church's letter
is attached).
Following the meeting Mr. Wilderotter advised me that
the White House will prepare a letter to Senator Church recognizing
that Congress can, at its discretion, declassify material it
receives but strongly urging that such declassification action
not be taken unilaterally by the Senate Select Committee without
the approval of the agency originating the information.
Wilderotter stated that the White House expected to speak for
the Executive Branch with a strong voice and that individual
agencies should take no action regarding the Church statement
until the White House has had the opportunity to clear the air
with Senator Church.
SECRECY AGREEMENT AND EMPLOYEE NOTICE
Attached is a copy of a CIA employee bulletin dated
3/12/75. This bulletin relieves CIA employees from the secrecy
agreement should they be interviewed or should they have to
testify before the SSC. At the EXCOM meeting Mr. Wilderotter
suggested all agencies of the intelligence community employing
a secrecy agreement prepare such an employee notice as well as
a letter to Senator Church advising him that the individual
agency was relieving their employees from the secrecy agreement.
Mr. Colby charged the Security Committee of the United States
Intelligence Board (USIB) with preparing a draft of such a
bulletin and letter for the guidance of member agencies and
departments.
It is the opinion of Assistant Director Mintz concurred IN
by the Intelligence Division that a general letter to all
employees from the Director releasing them from their obligation
under the FBI employment agreement concerning secrecy for
purposes of possible interviews by representatives of the Senate
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Select Committee would be unwise. It cannot be predicted what
level of FBI employee will be contacted for interview or whether
any employee contacted would have sufficient factual knowledge
in order to provide a full responsive reply to Committee questions.
Moreover, an employee without a full understanding of the material
being inquired about may not be aware of the sensitive nature of
the answers that might be given.
As written, the employment agreement provides that
the burden is on the employee to determine prior to disclosure
whether information may be disclosed and that the Director of
the FBI is in a better position than the employee to make such
a determination. Therefore, it is the opinion of Mr. Mintz and
the Intelligence Division that if no general letter of release is
issued to all employees, any member contacted for interview may
rely upon the provisions of the employment agreement as guidelines
for his or her appropriate response. Specifically, such an
employee would be obligated to bring to the attention of the
Bureau any such request for an interview and in addition, he or
she would be obligated to describe the general nature of the
inquiry. At such time as request for interviews are made we will
be in a better position to determine whether the employee is
the appropriate person and to evaluate the sensitivity of the
material in question.
REVIEW OF WHITE HOUSE DOCUMENTS BY SENATORS CHURCH AND TOWER:
Mr. Hills advised that both Senators Church and Tower
have tentatively agreed to review sensitive White House documents
the SSC is interested in in White House space. They have tenta- ·
tively accepted the fact that should they believe such documents
are necessary for retention in SSC files, they will accept a
paraphrase of the original document. This arrangement has not
been completely agreed to by Senators Church and Tower but
Mr. Hills is hopeful such an arrangement can be worked out.
BRIEFING OF THE SSC BY THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY STAFF
Mr. Colby advised that during the week of 4/13/75 he
and Mr. John Clarke, Associate Deputy to the Director of Central
Intelligence for the Intelligence Community, will brief the Senate
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Select Committee staff on how the Director of Cental Intelligence
manages the intelligence community. Later in the month, Colby
is hopeful that those senators making up the Committee will also
visit CIA Headquarters for a similar briefing.
KEY ISSUES
My memorandum of 4/7/75 reporting the results of the
last EXCOM meeting identified eleven key issues which the
White House was particularly interested in (copy of the key
issues attached).
As reported in the 4/7/75 memorandum the FBI
has been designated to prepare the paper entitled "Intelligence
Files and Privacy. Mr. J. Dennis Miller, Legal Counsel Division,
will prepare this paper. He will work with Mr. John Brock,
Office of the Secretary of Defense, as well as Mr. Bob McBrien
of Treasury. The White House is very interested in the preparation
of these key issue papers and has asked that the person responsible
for preparing each paper have ready a comprehensive outline as
to how the paper will be constructed on the occasion of the next
EXCOM meeting scheduled for Friday 4/18/75.
THIRD AGENCY RULE
Attached herewith is a paper entitled "Third Agency
Rule" prepared by CIA's General Counsel. It is designed to
acquaint the intelligence community with a background of the
third agency rule and to insure that all members of the community
adhere to the third agency rule when responding to requests from
the Select Committees of the Congress. It is to be noted
Mr. Wilderotter expressed the hope that all agencies in the
intelligence community will respond to a third agency request
within a 48 hour deadline. Both the military and CIA felt such
a short deadline was impossible but all indicated they would try
to provide responses within 48 hours when clearance to pass
information to the Select Committees of Congress under the
third agency rule is requested.
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Re: Senstudy 75
INTERAGENCY REGISTRY
Attached is a memorandum from Mr. Colby to all USIB
principals dated 4/10/75 describing the establishment of a
registry to insure that the community is kept informed as to
materials which will formally be provided to the Select Committee
by all elements of the intelligence community. The Colby
memorandum notes that in order to make the registry useful it
is essential that it include the following:
File copies of documents or other materials which each
intelligence community element provides to a Select Committee
wherein the originating agency considers the material to involve
aspects of community activities. (The Bureau would have very few
items of this nature other than agreements or understandings
the Bureau might have with other elements of the intelligence
community.)
The second requirement of the registry is that an
abstract of each response to a Select Committee be provided to
the registry for its retention. The Bureau has already established
a procedure for providing such abstracts to the registry.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. In light of the Church statement in "The Washington
Post" and the subsequent conversations the White House has or
contemplates having with Senators Church and Towers. it is
recommended that we continue to disseminate all responses to
the SSC except in those sensitive matters that require close
administrative control. In those instances it is recommended
that we advise the Staff Director that such information responsive
to their request is available at Bureau Headquarters and may be
reviewed by himself or a senior staff member of the SSC.
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Senstudy 75
Re:
2. That Liaison Officer Frank Schwartz, the Bureau's
representative on the Security Committee of USIB, present the
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
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ON
THIS
ENVELOPE
DATE 1/19/01 EXSP 2 ALM 1276
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20505
The Honorable Frank Church
Chairman
Select Committee to Study Governmental
Operations with Respect to Intelligence
Activities
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Mr. Chairman:
11 MAR 1975
FBI
#Mar 16
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN 
IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 1-19-01 BY SR2 ALM1876
This letter will confirm and reduce to writing some
of the matters agreed upon at our recent meeting.
At the outset, I should like to express my deep
personal appreciation for the candor and helpfulness of
you and Senator Tower in that meeting and for your
sensitivity to the respective responsibilities under our
Constitutional framework of the Select Committee and the
Central Intelligence Agency in the area of your review.
For my part, I should like to renew again, for myself and
the CIA, my promise of cooperation with respect to the
important work of the Select Committee. In my judgment,
a spirit of good faith and cooperative effort is not only
necessary to enable your Committee to discharge its
responsibilities fully and expeditiously, but is indeed in
the best interests of the intelligence community as well.
I am convinced that a responsible and thorough review of
U.S. intelligence activities will serve to vindicate the
CIA and enhance the public's understanding of the important
contribution that the intelligence efforts of this nation
can make toward the goal of preserving and strengthening
our democracy.
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As we
I am particularly appreciative of your recognition
that certain sensitive aspects of our intelligence
✓activities must receive special consideration and treatment
by the Select Committee in the course of your work.
discussed, such matters as the identities of our sensitive
sources, the material provided to us by cooperating foreign
intelligence services, the details of technical devices and
systems and of operational methods, the identities of certain
of our employees who could be targets of kidnapping or
assassination, the identities of American citizens and
organizations who have cooperated with U.S. intelligence, and
some additional materials the public disclosure of which would
create serious foreign policy or national security problems,
should be protected not only from exposure, but indeed from
the risk of exposure. We should also work together to protect
certain other information which, if improperly disclosed,
might impair the privacy rights of individuals. Where these
kinds of considerations are present, I anticipate that appro-
priate understandings can be arrived at to avoid the risk of
exposing such matters and at the same time to satisfy the
Select Committee's need for a full understanding of our
activities.
As I stated to you, employees of the Central Intelligence
Agency will be available to the Select Committee for staff
interviews and for testimony. As we have discussed, this
might require, in some circumstances, special arrangements to
protect the identity of particular employees whose physical
safety or future career might be placed in jeopardy by exposure.
I anticipate that suitable safeguards can be established to
avoid such dangers. I assume the Committee will make its own
arrangements with respect to ex-employees as to whom I no
longer have the authority to direct their cooperation. However,
I am available for whatever assistance I can provide in this
regard.
As you are aware, all employees of the Central Intelligence
Agency are required to sign a secrecy agreement when they enter
on duty. This is a condition of employment, and it requires
that they keep forever secret all classified information gained
during the course of their employment. The secrecy agreement
further requires that they may not disclose classified informa-
tion, either orally or by publication, without prior authoriza-
tion from the Director of Central Intelligence. Under the
secrecy agreement, an employee's obligations with respect to
the protection of classified information continue after his
employment with the CIA has been terminated.
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It is my desire that the secrecy agreements signed by
our employees shall not impair the necessary work of the
Select Committee. To accomplish this, and in recognition
of the security protection contemplated by the Select
Committee, I have determined that disclosure of otherwise
protected information to the Select Committee or its designated
staff members will constitute an authorized provision of infor-
mation within the meaning of the secrecy agreements. This
letter may be used to indicate such authorization for any
Agency employee or ex-employee to furnish information to
the Select Committee or appropriate staff members on matters
which would otherwise be covered by their secrecy agreement,
but which are not among the particularly sensitive matters
such as mentioned above. With respect to those particularly
sensitive matters, different procedures are obviously neces-
sary. Accordingly, where any matter included in these sensi-
tive categories would be involved in responding to the Com-
mittee, the employee should express his concern and, if
possible, propose a way of responding to the Committee without
exposing such sensitive details. If the Committee believes
that a disclosure of those aspects is nevertheless necessary,
the matter will be discussed between the Committee and the
Agency. I am prepared to consult with the Committee at any
time to avoid difficulties in this area and quickly determine
together the appropriate course of action to be taken.
With the good faith evident in our discussions on these
matters, I believe that these arrangements will enable me to
discharge my responsibilities to protect intelligence sources
and methods from unauthorized disclosure, while at the same
time to provide the Select Committee with all the information
it needs to accomplish its task.
As we have agreed, it is in the national interest as well
as that of the Select Committee and the U.S. intelligence
community to ensure that your review proceed as smoothly and
as expeditiously as possible. Toward that end, I have in-
structed all CIA personnel to respond in a spirit of coopera-
tion.
Sincerely,
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W. E. Colby
Director
THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20505
10 April 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR: USIB Principals
SUBJECT:
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#M0R16
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN 
IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 1/19/01 BY SP-JALMA
Community Aspects of Inputs to Congressional
Committees Investigating Intelligence
1. The Intelligence Community Staff, with John M. Clarke,
Associate Deputy/IC, as my representative in these matters, will
keep the Board and other appropriate officials advised as to
progress of the investigations conducted by the Senate and House
Select Committees investigating intelligence activities. In particular,
it will ensure that we are kept informed as to materials which are
formally being provided to the Select Committees by all elements
of the Community. The USIB Ad Hoc Group will assist on this
matter and provide the mechanism for regular and constant communi-
cations.
2. In response to this assignment, the Intelligence Community
Staff is establishing a registry for documentation relating to the
investigations. This registry will be a source of reference of all
responses, testimony, et cetera, provided by USIB agencies and
available to your designated representatives.
3. In order to make the registry useful to the Board, it is
essential that it include:
a. File copies of documents or other materials which
each Intelligence Community element provides to one of the
Select Committees where the originating agency considers
the materials to involve aspects of Community activities,
and/or which may result in follow-on queries concerning.
the functioning of the Community. The availability of this
documentation will be of particular importance if it is
expected there will be subsequent inquiries relating to the
materials provided and involving elements of the Community
other than the originating element.
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An abstract of each formal input to a Select
Committee unless the Intelligence Community registry
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is provided with an actual copy of the material itself.
A proposed format for such abstracts is attached.
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W. E. Colby
Attachment:
As stated
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INTELLIGENCE
CENTRAL
UNITED STATES
OF
AMERICA
No. 442
AGENCY
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ALL FRIEFORMATION CONTALE
BULLETIN
62 SP2 ALM/116
Senate Select Committee To Review
U.S. Intelligence Activities
12 March 1975
Senate Resolution 21 established a Select Committee of the
Senate to review U.S. intelligence activities. The Resolution calls
for a comprehensive review of the total U.S. intelligence effort
and is not restricted to the recent charges and allegations against
CIA alone. Consequently, it is likely to be far-ranging in its impact.
It is in all of our interests to see that the Select Committee
receives full understanding of our activities and their contribution
to the country as expeditiously as possible. I have every confidence
that the inquiry will be responsible, and constructive, and will pro-
duce new understanding of, and improvements in, the American
intelligence system.
It is with this conviction that I have pledged my personal coop-
eration and that of the CIA. I have advised Senators Church and Tower,
the Committee Chairman and Vice Chairman, that employees of the
CIA will be available to the Select Committee for Staff interviews and
for testimony. We are working with the Committee Staff to design
procedures to facilitate their work in examining topics of concern.
Attached to this bulletin is a letter which I have sent to Senator
Church. To facilitate the necessary work of the Committee and in
recognition of the security protection contemplated by the Committee,
I have determined that disclosure of otherwise protected information
to the Select Committee or its designated Staff members will constitute
authorized provision of information within the meaning of the Secrecy
Agreements signed by each CIA employee, subject to the special proce-
dures and limitations set forth in the letter regarding particularly
sensitive matters. Senator Church has agreed that reference to sensi-
tive data in any Committee report will be subject to consultation between
the Committee and the Agency.
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The cooperative spirit of our relationship with the Committee
and its Staff must at the same time take account of the rights of
Agency employees. The Committee Staff has agreed to advise
employees of their Constitutional rights at the beginning of any
interview or other appearance.
When a current Agency employee is selected to be interviewed
by the Select Committee Staff, the Staff Director or Chief Counsel
will normally notify Mr. John M. Clarke, who is my principal
liaison with the Committee and its Staff. Mr. Clarke, in turn, will
notify the employee. The purpose of this is in no way to inhibit the
work of the Committee. It is intended to allow time for the employee
to gain general legal guidance if he wants it, and to obtain security
guidance from an appropriate senior officer.
My own belief is that after a careful review of all U.S. intelli-
gence activities, the Committee will address needed legislative
changes and will reaffirm their confidence in the importance and
contribution of U.S. intelligence programs.
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W. E. Colby
Director
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DISTRIBUTION: ALL EMPLOYEES
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Issues Identified
1.
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ALL FEI INFORMATION CONTAINED
HERMINISTICLASSE
DATEL 1/19/01 EZ SP-2 ALINITG
Economic Intelligence and National Security
new discussion.
TREASURY
CIA
2. Covert Action and the Law.
CIA VOSD
3.
The Intelligence Budget
closed notional procedures for handling
past, present and future.
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open, block or
OMB
4.
Joint Congressional Oversight Committee
for Intelligence.
CIA and OSD
5.
6.
GAO and the Audit Authorities of U.S.
Intelligence Agencies.
Confidential Funds Authorities, Contingency
Reserves, Legal Base, History and Use.
7. Cover for Foreign Intelligence Actions,
Legal and Administrative Issues,
8. Intelligence Files and Privacy.
9.
--
The "fact of" question
international, legal and political
considerations.
10. "Sources and Methods" Legislation.
11. An additional issue (identified by
Mr. Hills) address
adequacy or
inadequacy of present classification
procedures.
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12 Recutive Puh oversight of - NSC
Agence Community.
CIA and OSD
CIA and OSD
FBI-MINTZ
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State
OMB and Justice
Legal Office,
Justice, was
assigned the
initial respon-
sibility of
drafting a
paper with
inputs from the
Agencies.
Names are to be forwarded ASAP.
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FRANK CHURCH, IDAHO, CHAIRMAN
JOHN G. TOWER, TEXAS, VICE CHAIRMAN
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 MCC. MATHIAS, JR., MD.
RICHARD S. SCHWEIKER, PA.
WILLIAM G. MILLER, STAFF DIRECTOR
Alnited States Senate
SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
(PURSUANT TO 9. RES. 21, 94TH CONGRESS)
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
March 12, 1975
cutive Registry
$75-1266
Ad Hoc Staff
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Mr. William E. Colby
Director of Central Intelligence
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C. 20505
Dear Mr. Colby:
#M0R16
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN 
IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 1/19/01 BY SP-2 ALM/196
On behalf of the Senate Select Committee To Study Governmental
Operations With Respect to Intelligence Activities, I want to thank
your for your letter of March 11, and the copy of the Employee Bulletin
you have issued to all CIA employees. As we jointly recognize, in
order for the Committee to carry out a thorough inquiry, in accordance
with the mandate contained in S. Res. 21, the Agency's full cooperation
will be necessary. Your recognition that our mandate authorizes all,
past and present, agency employees to cooperate fully, and without
impediment due to secrecy agreements, will serve to facilitate our
expeditious collection of material relative to that mandate.
I particularly appreciate your statement recognizing our security
precautions. As you know, your staff was very helpful to the Committee's
staff in designing those precautions.
The Staff Director and the Chief Counsel will, under the direction
of the Committee, notify Mr. John Clarke of the members of the Committee
who have been designated to carry out studies, inquiries and investigations
required to meet the tasks specified in S. Res. 21.
It is the Committee's understanding that the members of the Committee
and designated staff will have access to any and all information which
the Committee determines is necessary for its inquiry. We recognize,
however, that the Committee inquiry may touch on sensitive areas, such
as the identity of CIA personnel, sources, or cooperating organizations
whose disclosure could place persons in actual jeopardy. In the event
that the Committee inquiry touches on such sensitive areas, which matters
we have already discussed in our meeting of February 27, we should discuss
jointly, and as you suggest quickly, what procedures might be followed
should the Committee decide it requires more information in these specific
areas.
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Mr. William Colby
Page Two
March 12, 1975
I welcome these first steps in close cooperation and hope that
it forecasts an expeditious and thorough inquiry that will result in
the strengthening of our nation's intelligence activities under the
law.
Sincerely,
Trunk
Charol
Frank Church
Chairman
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#molb
ALL FBI INFORMATION CONTAINED
DATEL=19-2/ BY SP 2 ALM.
HEREIN IS 
UNCLASSIFIED
The Third Agency Rule
10 April 1975
11
1. As early as November 1953, the third agency rule was included
in Executive Order 10501, which has now been revoked. Section 7(c)
prohibited the dissemination of "classified defense information originating
in another Department or agency" to an agency "outside the receiving
Department or agency without the consent of the originating Department
or agency. The only exception to this rule is that dissemination may be
made under the authority of Section 102 of the National Security Act. This
section authorizes the Director of Central Intelligence "to correlate and
evaluate intelligence relating to the national security, and provide for the
appropriate dissemination of such intelligence within the Government.using,
where appropriate, existing agencies and facilities."
11
2. Historically, the responsibility of the Director of Central Intelli-
gence to disseminate intelligence has referred to "finished intelligence.
This product is the end result of contributions from members of the Intelli-
gence Community. Therefore, in this situation the finished product is a
homogenous product and therefore the approval for further dissemination
beyond the receiving agency must come from the Director of Central
Intelligence.
3. Executive Order 10501 was superseded by Executive Order 11652
which became effective 1 June 1972. This Executive order did not specifically
cover the third agency rule. However, it does provide the following controls:
Sec. 9. Special Departmental Arrangements. The originating Department or
other appropriate authority may impose, in conformity with the provisions of
this order, special requirements with respect to access, distribution and
protection of classified information and material, including those which
presently relate to communications intelligence, intelligence sources and
methods and cryptography.
4. In anticipation of the implementation of Executive Order 11652, a
directive was issued on May 17, 1972 entitled "National Security Council
Directive Governing the Classification, Downgrading, Declassification and
Safeguarding of National Security Information." This directive does not
contain the term "third agency rule" but does have four subsections which
relate to procedures which are similar to what historically had been called
the third agency rule. These sections are:
A. (2) Determination of Need-to-Know. In addition to a
security clearance, a person must have a need for access to
the particular classified information or material sought in
connection with the performance of his official duties or
contractual obligations. The determination of that need shall
be made by officials having responsibility for the classified
information or material.
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D. Consent of Originating Department to Dissemination by
Recipient. Except as otherwise provided by Section 102 of the
National Security Act of 1947, 61 Stat. 495, 50 U.S.C. 403,
classified information or material originating in one Department
shall not be disseminated outside any other Department to which
it has been made available without the consent of the originating
Department.
E. Dissemination of Sensitive Intelligence Information.
Information or material bearing the notation "WARNING NOTICE
SENSITIVE INTELLIGENCE SOURCES AND METHODS INVOLVED"
shall not be disseminated in any manner outside authorized
channels without the permission of the originating Department
and an assessment by the senior intelligence official in the
disseminating Department as to the potential risk to the national
security and to the intelligence sources and methods involved.
F. Restraint on Special Access Requirements. The establish-
ment of special rules limiting access to, distribution and
protection of classified information and material under Section 9
of the Order requires the specific prior approval of the head of
a Department or his designee.
5. Examples of the application of the third agency rule are:
(a) In a national security estimate, contributions are
received from all members of the Intelligence Community, then
disseminated to members of the community under the authority
of the DCI. Recipients may not disseminate the estimate outside
the Intelligence Community without the approval of the DCI;
(b) A CIA intelligence report disseminated to the State
Department may not be sent by the State Department to the
Department of Commerce without the permission of the CIA;
(c) Information which the CIA furnishes the President's
Commission may not be disseminated to other agencies or to the
Congress without the concurrences of CIA. Thus, a request
from the Congress to the Commission for CIA information should
be referred to CIA for action so that the necessary protection of
the information can be insured;
.
(d) If the Navy Department discusses one of its operations
with CIA, CIA may not include information about that operation
in papers it disseminates to other agencies unless it has
received the permission of the Navy Department. The distinc-
tion here is that a Navy operation would not be considered part
of the finished intelligence mechanism and therefore would
not fall within the statutory authority of CIA to disseminate
intelligence;
(e) If a State/DOD joint cable is disseminated to CIA, CIA
may not send the information to the FBI until CIA has received
the concurrence of both State and DOD.
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NEW HAVEN
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HARBIN
DARE 1-19-01 X SP
FROM DIRECTOR FBI (62-116395)
SENSTUDY 75
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PERSONAL ATTENTION
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Mr. J. A. Mintz
Mr. H. R. Wannall
Mr. W. O. Cregar
Mr. S. F. Phillips
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CAPTIONED MATTER PERTAINS TO BUREAU'S HANDLING OF REQUESTS
FROM SENATE AND HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEES TO STUDY GOVERNMENTAL
OPERATIONS WITH RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES. IN
CONNECTION WITH WORK OF THESE COMMITTEES, STAFF MEMBERS MAY
INTERVIEW CURRENT AND FORMER FBI EMPLOYEES. THE SENATE SELECT
COMMITTEE (SSC) STAFF HAS ALREADY INTERVIEWED SOME FORMER
EMPLOYEES.
NEWARK TELETYPE APRIL 30 LAST "ADMINISTRATIVE
INQUIRY; 1964 DEMOCRATIC PARTY NOMINATING CONVENTION,
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY," REPORTED ADVICE FROM FORMER
SPECIAL AGENT JOHN P. DEVLIN THAT HE HAD BEEN INTERVIEWED BY
MICHAEL T. EPSTEIN, SSC STAFF MEMBER, CONCERNING DE
DEVLIN'S PART
1-12-1
REC-89 62-116375-
Personnel File of Each Former SA
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
Legal Coun.
Telephone Rm.
Director Sec'y
SFP el(14)
MAY 16 1975
MAIL ROOM
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TELETYPE UNIT
必
5 MAY 8,1975
SEE NOTE PAGE THREE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
COMMUNICATIONS SECTION
XEROX
JUN 11 1975
MAY 0 2 1975
TELETYPE
GPO 951-346
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UNRECORDED COPY FILED IN
TELETÝPE TO SACS, ALEXANDRIA ET AL
RE: SENSTUDY 75
62-116395
IN FBI'S ACTIVITIES AT DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, ATLANTIC CITY,
AUGUST 22-28, 1964.
STAFF.
SET OUT BELOW ARE NAMES AND LAST KNOWN ADDRESSES OF FORMER
BUREAU AGENTS ASSIGNED TO SPECIAL SQUAD AT ATLANTIC CITY,
AUGUST, 1964. EACH OF THESE FORMER AGENTS IS TO BE IMMEDIATELY
CONTACTED AND ALERTED THAT THEY MIGHT BE APPROACHED BY THE SSC
THEY ARE NOT, REPEAT NOT, TO BE ADVISED OF THE AREA WHICH
MAY BE COVERED IN ANY INTERVIEW OF THEM BY THE SSC. THEY SHOULD,
HOWEVER, BE TOLD THAT IN THE EVENT THEY ARE INTERVIEWED AND DURING
THE COURSE OF SAME, QUESTIONS ARE ASKED WHICH RELATE TO SENSITIVE
BUREAU OPERATIONS, THEY CAN REQUEST THAT AN FBI AGENT BE PRESENT.
CONTACTS WITH THESE FORMER AGENTS TO BE HANDLED PERSONALLY BY
SAC OR ASAC. IN THE EVENT THIS NOT FEASIBLE FOR JUST CAUSE, TO
BE HANDLED BY A SENIOR SUPERVISOR.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONTACT, RESULTS SHOULD BE FURNISHED BUREAU
BY TELETYPE IN ABOVE CAPTION. IF A FORMER AGENT NO LONGER IN
YOUR TERRITORY OR TEMPORARILY AWAY, SET OUT LEAD TO OTHER OFFICE
IMMEDIATELY WITH COPY TO FBIHQ.
NEWARK SHOULD INCLUDE RECONTACT WITH DEVLIN FOR PURPOSE
INDICATED ABOVE AND ALSO FURNISH BUREAU ANY INFORMATION DEVLIN
MAY HAVE FURNISHED YOUR OFFICE IN ADDITION TO THAT IN YOUR TELETYPE.
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TELETYPE TO SACS, ALEXANDRIA
RE: SENSTUDI 75
62-116395
ALEXANDRIA:
ALEXANDRIA.
HAROLD F. LEINBAUGH, 1643 NORTH VAN DORN,
WILLIAM P. GEORGE, 8338 WAGON WHEEL ROAD, ALEXANERIA
BALTIMORE: DONALD G. HANNING, 18 OXFORD STREET, CHEVY CHASE
NEW HAVEN: HOBSON H. ADCOCK, 65 GLIMBROOK ROAD, STAMFORD,
CONNECTICUT.
HERARK: LEO THOMAS CLARK, 1421 ATLANTIC AVENUE,
ATLANTIC CITT. JOHN PAIRICK DEVLIN, 39 BENNINGTON ROAD,
LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSET. HOWARD J. WILSON, 30 CAMPBELL ROAD,
SHORT HILLS, NEW JERSEY.
OMARA: JOEN J. QUINN, IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY,
HISTON, IOVA
NOTE: Addresses are most recent available in personnel files
of these former Agents. The Newark teletype mentioned was sent
up with an informative note advising that we had checked with
Mr. James Wilderotter, Associate Counsel to the President, and
he interposed no objection to our contacting former Agents who
participated in the special squad we had at Atlantic City in
8/64 and advising them they might be approached for interview
by the SSC. Assistant Director Mintz concurred in the Intelligence
Division recommendation that we, on approval, contact the former
Agents as indicated in this outgoing teletype. Deputy Associate
Director J. B. Adams advised of his agreement with this recommen-
dation and for instructions to go forward to the field.
Howard J. Wilson, one of the former Agents designated
to be contacted, resigned for family reasons after being censured,
suspended, placed on probation, and transferred for unsatisfactory
work performance detected during an inspection of the Newark Office.
However, there is no evidence in his personnel file suggesting
Wilson is hostile to the Bureau and the INTD believes he should be
included among those former Agents to becontacted.
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Date of Mail
5/8/75
Has been removed and placed in the Special File Room of Records Section.
See File 66-2554-7530 for authority.
Subject
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS
PIS UNCLASSIFIED,
DATE 1-19-01 BY SP-J716
JUNE MAIL U.S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE TO STUDY GOVERNMENTAL
OPERATIONS WITH RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
Removed By
File Number
79 MAY 19 1975
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962-EDITION
GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27
5010-106
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
: Mr. J. B. Adams
FROM Legal Counsel
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DATE: 4-9-75
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 1-19-01 BX5P-2 ALMA..
SUBJECT: SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE
ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE
ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
Assoc. Dir.
Dep. AD Adm.
Depto Inv.
Asst. Dir
Adorin.
Wh
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs
Files & Com.
Gen. Inv.
Ident.
Inspection
Laboratory
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Plan. & Eval.
Spec. Inv.
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Director Sec'y
During various contacts with William Miller, Staff Director of
the Senate Select Committee, and Congressman Lucien Nedzi (D-Mich.),
Chairman of the House Select Committee, the question has come up regarding
the need for a check of the private offices of individual Committee Members to
assure the absence of any electronic listening devices. The Committee
personnel have been told that we consider this absolutely essential and they
agreed.
In exploring this matter, it was determined that the Capitol
Police Department recently has established a special unit to handle all types
of security problems within the Capitol Hill complex, including checks for
electronic listening devices. Personnel of this unit have received extensive
training, some from CIA. The operations of the unit are controlled through
the Sergeants at Arms of the House and Senate, James Panuelt, Capital Ptice t
Suboquent discussion with
discussionot 
true
This matter has been discussed with Robert Hough, Deputy
Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, and with Kenneth Harding, Sergeant at Arms
of the House. Hough advised that the special unit already has conducted com-
plete security surveys of the new office space of the Senate Select Committee
and certainly will perform any other checks of this type needed by the Committee
or its individual Members. He said, in fact, that since they now have this
capability they would oppose any outside agency coming on to the Hill to perform
this function. Hough said he already has been in contact with Miller regarding
the necessary security checks and stated he will let us know when the offices of
the Senate Select Committee/have been checked. He said their rules require
specific requests from the individual Members in writing.
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RE: SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE
ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE
ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
This matter was discussed with Congressman Nedzi on 4-9-75,
and he stated he would promptly contact Mr. Harding to work out the necessary
arrangements for security checks needed by his Committee and its Members.
Harding has promised to let us know when the checks of the House Select Committee
Members have been completed.
All contacts concerning this matter have been handled by
Inspector Bowers who will continue to follow this situation with Senate
Sergeant at Arms, William Wannall, or his Deputy; House Sergeant at Arms
Harding; Mr. Miller of the Senate Select Committee; and Congressman Nedzi.
RECOMMENDATION:
For information.
ADDENDUM:
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On 4/11/75 the Executive Committee of the Ad Hoc
Coordinating Group on Congressional Review for the Intelligence
Community was apprised of the discussions with Mr. Robert Hough,
the Deputy Sergeant at Arms of the Senate and with Mr. Kenneth
Harding, Sergeant at Arms of the House. Although the Executive
Committee would have preferred the FBI to conduct audio sweeps,
they interposed no objection to the sweeps being handled by the
Capitol Police Department. Mr. Roderick Hills, Counsel to the
President, requested, however, that both Mr. Hough and Mr. Harding
be requested to periodically advise the FBI as to the sweeps of
Committee space for electronic listening devices. Specifically,
Mr. Hough and Mr. Harding should be asked to furnish the FBI the
following: How frequently they will conduct a counteraudio sweep
what offices will be swept, will the results of such sweeps be
furnished the FBI, and will the FBI be immediately notified should
the Capitol Police locate an electronic listening device?
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DATE 1/19/01 BY SP JALM
INFORMATIVE NOTE
Date
5/5/75
Attached teletype reports results of
contacts by Newark Office with three former
Bureau Agents to alert them they might be
contacted by staff of Senate Select Commit-
tee on Intelligence Activities (SSC).
Former SA Leo Clark (e.o.d. 1/11/43;
retired 2/1/65%; Sr. RA, Atlantic City,
New Jersey, 1944 to retirement) was bellig-
erent concerning our contact of him. He
had previously testified before Watergate
Committee regarding 1964 Democratic Conven-
tion in Atlantic City and gave same infor-
mation to SSC Staff Members 4/17/75.
(Clark was one of Agents on FBI special
squad at Atlantic City during convention).
ACTION:
Copy of this teletype being placed in
personnel file of former SA Clark for due
consideration should interview of him be
entertained in the future.
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
EPIS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 1-19-01 BY SP-2 ALM1275
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MAY 1975
TO STYPE
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RE: BUREAU TELETYPE TO ALEXANDRIA, MAY 2, 1975.
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Assoc. Dir.
Dep-A-Adm
Dep.-A.DI
Asst. Dir
Admin.
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs
Files & Com.
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Ident.
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Plan. & Eval.
Spec. Inv.
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Telephone Rm.
Director See'y
FORMER SA, LEO THOMAS CLARK CONTACTED MAY, 2, 1975, BY SAC
PAUL J. MOHR AND HE WAS TOLD HE MIGHT BE INTERVIEWED BY THE SSC(SEVATE
SELECT
STAFF MEMBERS AND THAT IF QUESTIONS WERE ASKED WHICH RELATED TO CONTRE)
SENSITIVE BUREAU OPERATIONS HE COULD REQUEST THAT AN FBI AGENT
BE PRESENT. CLARK VOLUNTEERED HE WAS SUBPOENAED BEFORE WATERGATE
COMMITTEE AND TESTIFIED. ALL THIS MATTER WAS REPORTED IN PRESS.
A&LSO VOLUNTEERED THAT ON APRIL 17, 1975, HE WAS INTERVIEWED BY
COMMITTEE STAFF MEMBERS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. ON SAME MATERIAL RE-
GARDING 1964 DEMOCRATIC PARTY NOMINATION CONVENTION. STAFF
MARK
HE
6.2-116315-123
MEMBERS WERE MICHAEL EPSTEIN, MONK GITERSTEIN, LOCK JOHNSON.
SAID THEY HAD ALL OF HIS PREVIOUS TESTIMONY AND WENT OVER SAME.
MATERIAL. AT THE END OF THE CONVERSATIRED-100ARK BECAME BELIGERANT
STATING HE ONLY TOLD THE TRUTH REGARDING HIS ACTIVITIES THE
BUREAU AND ADVISED THE BUREAU TO DO THE SAME. HE WANTED TO MANOWY 1975
WHAT ASSISTANCE AN AGENT COULD RENDER TO HIM AND WHO INSTRUCTED-
THAT HE BE CONTACTED AND FOR WHAT REASON. CLARK WAS ADVISED WE
MERELY INTENDED TO ASSIST HIM AND HE COULD ACCEPT IT OR NOT.
FORMER SA, HOWARD J. WILSON, SHORT HILLS, N.J., ALERTED
Recovés
CC 47-359446 C. Clark
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ASAC WILLIAM BAILEY PER RETEL AND WAS APPRECIATIVE AND STATED
HE HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED BUT WOULD ADVISE THE NEWARK OFFICE IF
CONTACTED IN THE FUTURE.
FORMER SA, JOHN PATRICK DEVLIN, LIVINGSTON, N.J., CONTACTED
BY ASAC WILLIAM BAILEY AND ALERTED PER RETEL AND STATED HE HAD
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OTHER THAN SET FORTH IN NEWARK TELETYPE
APRIL 30 LAST.
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INFORMATION CONTAINE
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Spejenia
6076
1.- Mr. J. A. Mintz
1
May 2, 1975
Mr. W. R. Wannall
1 Mr. W. O. Cregar
ORAL INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE
SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE (SSC)
INVESTIGATING INTELLIGENCE ACIIVITIES
-
2: Mr. S. F. Phillips
-
1.
SUBJECT:
Martin Luther King, Jr.
2.
WITNESS' ORGANIZATION:
Mr. Lish Whitson,
retired Special Agent, FBI
3.
4.
CLASSIFICATION OF INFORMATION:
SUMMARY OF CONTENT:
Unclassified
Mr. Whitson was questioned and furnished information
concerning the former FBI investigation of Martin Luther King, Jr.
5.
DATE OF INTERVIEW AND BEFORE WHOM:
Interview conducted by Mr. Michael Epstein, Staff
Member, SSC, in person 4/23/75; supplemented by information
Epstein obtained from Whitson telephonically 4/24/75.
6.
1.
ORGANIZATION REFERENCE NO: FBI file 62-116393
REC-100 62 - 116 345
2
None.
16 MAY 13 1975
RELATION TO INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY PROBIZTIS?
Assoc. Dir. _
62-116395
1
Dep. AD Adm. .1
Dep. AD Inv. _
Asst. Dir.:
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100-106670 (Martin Luther King, Jr.)
67-29405 (Personnel File Retired SA Lish Whitson)
Admin. SFP : elvek
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs
Files & Com.
Gen. Inv.
Ident. _
Inspection
Intell.
(10)
NOTE:
PLA
Original via liaison to Central Community Index in
connection with Senstudy 75. Memorandum from W. R. Wannall to
J. B. Adams 4/23/75 "Senstudy 75; Former Supervisor Lish, Whitson,
Laboratory Assigned Intelligence Division," recommended, and it was approved,
that an Abstract would be provided for the records of the Central
Community Index concerning the interview of Whitson by the SSC.
Plan. & Eval.
Spec. Inv.
Training
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Telephone Rm.
Director Secy
MAIL ROOM
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COPY FILED IN
UNRECORDED
157-106670
1
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Mr. McNiff
May 5, 1975 2-Mr.S.F.Phillips
MATERIAL FOR JOINT COMMITTEE
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HERE IS 
UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 2.35.81 
BYSPY.
6026
Januet
ON INTERNAL REVENUE TAXATION
TITLE/SUBJECT: FBI's Investigation of Extremist
Organizations and Individuals
1.
2. ORIGINATING ORGANIZATION: FBI
3. NATURE OF MATERIAL: Letter from FBI to Mr. Laurence N.
Woodworth, Chief of Staff, Joint Committee on Internal Revenue
Taxation, dated 4/10/75.
4. DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION: Unclassified
5.
NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION STAMP: NA
6. SUMMARY OFCCONTENTS: The Joint Committee requested the
names of FBI employees who made the decision to provide the Special
Service Staff (Activist Organization Committee) of the Internal
Revenue Service with FBI reports relating to the FBI's investi-
gation of extremist organizations and individuals. The FBI
response was that the matter had been thoroughly researched and
it was established that the decision in the above matter was
personally made by the late J. Edgar Hoover, then Director of the
FBI.
Interphy/
7. REQUESTER/DATE OF REQUEST : Joint Committee on Internal
Revenue Taxation. 3/28/75
8.
REC-100
RELEASING AUTHORITY:
FBI
62-11632
9. DATE OF SUBMISSION: 4/10/75
10. LOCATION OF FILE COPY:
62-17909-1104 16 MAY 13 1975
Assoc. Dir.
Dep. AD Adm.
Dep. AD Inv.
Asst. Dir.:
Admin.
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs
11. RELATION TO INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY PROBLEMS. This
matter is of joint interest to the FBI and the Internal Revenue
Service.
Files & Com. 62-116395
Gen, Inv.
Ident.
Inspection
Intell.
SFP: ekw (5) ekw
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NOTE:
Original via liaison to Central Community Index in
connection with Senstudy 75. See memorandum R. L. Shackelford to
Laboratory Mr. W. R. Wannall 4/8/75 "Internal Revenue Service Investigations
Spec. Inv. of New Left and Extremist Organizations and Individuals," TJM/dgr.
Plan. & Eval.
Training
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MAY 06 1975
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HEREIN IS 
GLASBIRIND
DATE 1/19/01 FXSP-2-PLA
RE BUTELCALL OF SUPERVISOR SEYMOUR PHILLIPS TO SAC, NEWARK
MAY 5, 1975.
FORMER SA JOHN PATRICK DEVLIN WAS RECONTACTED BY ASAC,
NEWARK, AND FURNISHED FOLLOWING INFO ON MAY 5, 1975:
HE WAS ORIGINALLY CONTACTED BY THE SENATE SELECT
ЖЕР
COMMITTEE (SSC) STAFF MEMBER MICHAEL IM. EPSTEIN TELEPHONICALLY
-
AT WORK (HERITAGE BANK
PRIOR TO HIS INTERVIEW ON APRIL 25, 1975. MR. EPSTEIN DID NOT
INDICATE IN ADVANCE AREA OF INQUIRY CONTEMPLATED AND WHEN
ASKED BY FORMER SA DEVLIN HOW HE, EPSTEIN, HAD OBTAINED HIS,
DEVLIN'S, PHONE NUMBER AT WORK, EPSTEIN INDICATED, "YOU KNOW,
IRON, MORRISTOWN, N.J.) A DAY OR TWO
REC-100
Assoc. Dir.
Dep.-A.D.-Adm......
Dep.-A.D.-Inv
Asst. Dir.:
Admin.
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs
Files & Comm.
Gen. Inv.
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WE VE GOT WAYS." IN ADDITION, EPSTEIN TOLD HIM THAT THE SSC HAD
BEEN GIVEN A BROAD SCOPE OF INQUIRY AND WERE MANDATED TO LOOK INTO
THE ACTIVITIES OF VARIOUS INTELLIGENCE GATHERING AGENCIES.
ERSTEIN DID NOT MENTION THAT HE HAD ANY TYPE OF CLEARANCE BUT
WAS VERY POSITIVE IN HIS POSITION THAT THE SSC HAD BEEN
MANDATED BY CONGRESS TO CONDUCT INQUIRIES.
4 MAY 15 1975.
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AN IDENTIFICATION CARD CONTAINING HIS PHOTOGRAPH TO IDENTIFY
HIMSELF AND HE DID NOT PLACE DEVLIN UNDER OATH. EPSTEIN DID
NOT INDICATE WHERE HE HAD RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING
DEVLIN'S PARTICIPATION IN THE 1964 ATLANTIC CITY CONVENTION
AND WHEN ASKED BY DEVLIN, HE INDICATED ONLY THAT, "WE'VE
GOT WAYS".
DEVLIN INDICATED THAT EPSTEIN'S INQUIRY WAS CONCERNED
PRIMARILY WITH MARTIN LUTHER KING AND THE ELSUR COVERAGE
AFFORDED KING. EPSTEIN'S INTEREST APPEARED TO ALSO CENTER
AROUND WHO TOLD DEVLIN TO GO TO ATLANTIC CITY AND THE AIMS
AND PURPOSES OF THE FBI'S ACTIVITIES AT ATLANTIC CITY. EPSTEIN
SEEMED TO BE DRIVING AT THE POLITICAL OVERTONES CONNECTED WITH
THE ATLANTIC CITY COVERAGE AND HE ASKED QUESTIONS PARTICULARLY
INVOLVING THE LEGITIMACY OF THE FBI'S INVESTIGATION AND WHETHER
OR NOT FORMER VICE PRESIDENT HUBERT HUMPHREY AND THE LATE ROBERT
KENNEDY WERE MONITORED AS BEING IN CONTACT WITH KING.
FORMER SA DEVLIN INDICTAED HE WOULD IMMEDIATELY ADVISE
NEWARK SHOULD HE BE RECONTACTED REGARDING THIS MATTER.
END
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Date of Mail
5/2/75
Has been removed and placed in the Special File Room of Records Section.
See File 66-2554-7530 for authority.
Subject
JUNE MAIL
SENSTUDY -75
#MDR16
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
IS UNCLASSIFIED
ON THIS
Form
DATE 1/19/01 BY SP-2 ALMATE
7 9 MAY 19 1975.
Removed By
File Number
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Permanent Serial Charge Out
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FROM
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27
5010-106
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
: Mr. W.R. Wannall
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1.0.110 gar
: W.O.
SENSTUDY
SUBJECT: SENSTUDY 75
DATE:
#MDR16
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
5/1/75
DATE 1/19/01 BYSP2 ALT-796
Hole you
On 4/30/75 Mr. Donald E. Moore, Chairman of the
Security Committee, U. S. Intelligence Board, furnished
the attached list of Senate Select Committee staff members
who have been certified by the Chairman of the Select
Committee to the Central Intelligence Agency as having been
cleared for access to classified information up to and
including Top Secret based upon a background investigation
conducted by the FBI within the last five years. Certain
of these individuals have also been certified by the
Select Committee for access to compartmented classified
information in accordance with the requirements of Director
of Central Intelligence Directive 1/14.
Copies of the list of staff members are being
attached to the tickler copies of this memorandum for
retention by personnel who may be in contact with the
Select Committee staff.
ACTION:
Enclosure
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For information and record purposes.
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Mr. Adams
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1
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Mr. Wannall
1
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9/8/31 N. J.
545-30-3377 SI, TK, BYC 4/17/75
12/2/47 Conn.
494-54-5241
Benz, Charity I.
7/23/46 N. Y.
053-38-7410
Brooks, Nancy
313-38-6773
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Dillon, Molly
Carter, Barry
Chesnik, Barbara
Davis, Lynn
Dawson, Thomas
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2/14/40 Ky.
12/14/42 Cal.
4/18/46 WI
9/6/43 FL
9/9/52 Minn.
6/13/47 Ohio
4/16/51 Va.
567-56-8854 SI, TK, BYC 4/24/75
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471-60-1688
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287-42-6258
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8/24/52 Ma.
023-44-8792
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026-28-6318
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12/12/47 Ma.
Gitenstein, Mark
3/7/46 Ala.
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296-50-4113
6/10/23 Md.
216-14-8691
9/29/46 N.C.
245-74-5617
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540-20-6413
2/21/42 N. Z.
566-62-0478
1/4/48 N. Y.
068-38-6464
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Hatry, Audrey
Inderfurth, Karl
Johnson, Dorothy
Johnson, Loch
Kieves, Lawrence
Kirbow, Charles
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Marshall, Benjamin
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ALL INFORMATION
1
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1
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Mr. J. A. Mintz
Mr. W. R. Wannall
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 2.20.87 BY Spome
May 6, 1975
6076 ORAL INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE
SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE (SSC)
INVESTIGATING INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
1
Mr. W. O. Cregar
2-Mr.S.F.Phillips
1. SUBJECT: – Martin Luther King, Jr.
2.
WITNESS' ORGANIZATION: Mr. John P. Devlin, retired
Special Agent, FBI
3.
4.
CLASSIFICATION OF INFORMATION : Unclassified
SUMMARY OF CONTENT:
Mr. Devlin was questioned and furnished information
concerning the former FBI investigation of Martin Luther
King, Jr.
5.
DATE OF INTERVIEW AND BEFORE WHOM:
Interview conducted by Mr. Michael Epstein, Staff
Member, SSC, 4/25/75.
REC-100
6. ORGANIZATION REFERENCE NO:
62.116395-117
FBI file 62-1183 13 1975
•
UNRECORDED COPY FILED.
Assoc. Dir.
62-116395
RELATION TO INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY PROBLEMS:
-
1 100-106670 (Martin Luther King, Jr.)
1 - 67-220521 (Personnel File Former SA John P. Devlin)
SFP
Dep. AD Adm. NOTE:
Dep. AD Inv.
Asst. Dir.:
Admin.
Comp. Syst.
*Ext. Affairs
Files & Com.
Gen. Inv.
ident.
Inspection
Inteli.
Laboratory
Plan. & Eval.
Spec. Inv.
Training
Legal Coun.
Telephone Rm.
None.
beliveres
5/9/75
Original via liaison to Central Community Index in
connection with Senstudy 75. The furnishing of this Abstract is
pursuant to procedure previously established in connection with a
Isimilar interview by Epstein of former Agent Lish Whitson.
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DATE 2.20.81 BYSPYJAM
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May 6, 1975
1-Mr.W.R.Wannall
1-Mr.W.O.Cregar
2-Mr.S.F.Phillips
6074 ORAL INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE
SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE (SSC)
INVESTIGATING INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
1. SUBJECT: Martin Luther King, Jr.
2. WITNESS' ORGANIZATION:
retired Special Agent, FBI.
Mr. Daniel J. Brennan, Jr.,
3.
CLASSIFICATION OF INFORMATION:
4.
SUMMARY OF CONTENT:
Unclassified
Mr. Brennan was questioned concerning the former
FBI investigation of Martin Luther King, Jr., specifically
during 1964. However, he was unable to furnish any of the
requested information concerning the King investigation as
he could not recall any information of the nature desired.
5. DATE OF INTERVIEW AND BEFORE WHOM:
Interview conducted by Mr. Michael Epstein, Staff
Member, SSC, 5/2/75.
6.
ORGANIZATION REFERENCE NO: FBI file 62-116395.
7. RELATION TO INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY PROBLEMS:
None.
62-116395
1
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100-106670 (Martin Luther King, Jr.)
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1 67-428628 (Personnel File Former SA Daniel J. Brennan,
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connection with Senstudy 75. The furnishing of this Abstract: isaum
Comp. Syst. pursuant to procedure previously established in connection with a
Ext. Affairs similar interview by Epstein of former Agent Lish Whies 13 1975
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SUBJECT SENSTUDY 75–
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Reference is made to my memorandum to you 4/24/75
reporting interview by Michael Epstein, Staff Member of the
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Activities, of retired
SA Lish Whitson concerning a trip to Miami, Florida, by Whitson in
1964. The trip was for the purpose of mailing a package to the late
Martin Luther King, Jr., and indicated we were checking our records
for information regarding the expense voucher and Government
Transportation Request:: (GTR) issued by Whitson and would report
our findings.
Jay Deane Cox, Voucher Unit, Data Processing Section,
Computer Systems Division, supplied the following information as
to the records available concerning Whitson's travel and what the
procedures generally are for maintenance of travel and voucher
records. The Voucher Unit maintains a Travel Authority Card
(TAC) for all investigative and any other FBI employees who have
ever had GIRs issued to them. The TACs are retained indefinitely
as there is no provision for their destruction. For every voucher
processed, there is recorded the voucher period, amount of voucher,
date processed and record of any GTRs issued.
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The TAC for Whitson reveals entries to show that on
12/9/64 a voucher was processed for payment to Whitson in the sum
of $19.40 for travel during the period 11/1-30/64. With that
voucher was a memorandum copy of a GTR issued 11/21/64 to National
Airlines in the sum of $107.40 for air coach travel, Washington,D.C.,
to Miami and return. Attached to instant memorandum-is a Xerox of
the memorandum copy of the GTR, which copy is being retained in the
Voucher Unit. Because of the illegibility resulting from Xeroxing,
Enclosure
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the entries to the GTR have been reconstructed to make them
readable on this Xerox. The memorandum copy, which is being
retained in the Voucher Unit, is readable. The markings on
the reverse side of the Xerox have no bearing on the date of
travel but are merely entries relative to the payment to National
Airlines. It might be noted that the issue date of this GTR,
11/21/64, has been determined to be a Saturday, which is the
day of the week Whitson recalled making the trip to Miami.
According to Cox, the Bureau does not maintain copies
of the actual vouchers and there is only a bare possibility that
a voucher over 10 years old, such as the one involved in this
matter, would be maintained anywhere in the Government, such
as at the Federal Records Center.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO TRAVELERS
1. This memorandum should be forwarded in accordance with administrative instructions.
2. Inasmuch as the memorandum card copy of the transportation request serves a very
important administrative record, care must be exercised that such copy is legible and
complete in all respects when forwarded.
3. Indicate above the actual services furnished where same varies from that requested.
(See paragraph 1 of "CONDITIONS" on reverse of original request.)

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
Mr. J. B. Adams
W. R. Wannalla
SENSTUDY 75)
DATE: April 24, 1975
FORMER SUPERVISOR LISH WHITSON
ASSIGNED INTELLIGENCE DIVISION
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HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
Assoc. Dir.
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Memorandum captioned as above 4/23/75 reported on
interview of Mr. Whitson by Michael Epstein, staff member of the
Senate Select Committee. The interview related to Whitson's
trip to Miami in 1964 at the instructions of former Assistant to
the Director William C. Sullivan to mail a package to Martin Luther
King.
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Whitson telephoned my office twice this morning. At 10:35 a.m.
he advised that Epstein had asked him by telephone how Whitson had
made the trip to Miami, meaning how it was paid for. Whitson told
him he had issued a Government Transportation Request (GTR). Epstein
asked whether there was any prior written authorization for Whitson
to make this trip and Whitson told him there was none. Epstein
asked what kind of record would have been made covering the trip.
Whitson explained that the only record that he knew of would be
the expense voucher he submitted covering the expenses involved
and possibly the copy of the GTR which he had issued. He explained
to Epstein the voucher would merely show the GTR had been issued
for a round-trip to Miami and how much per diem had been claimed
in connection with the trip.
In advising of the foregoing, Whitson stated it was his
recollection he had made the Miami trip either in the late Summer
or early Fall of 1964 and that Martin Luther King was "away" at
the time.
In my absence from the office, Whitson called again at
11:05 a.m. to say that Mr. Epstein asked him as to whether he had
registered at the Airport Hotel in Miami and, if so, whether it was
under his own name. Whitson told Epstein that he had registered
under his own name at this hote EC-100
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the expense voucher and GTR issued by Whitson in connection with
this trip and results will be reported.
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Memorandum
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SUBJECT: SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE
ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE
ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
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DATE: 4-25-75
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Assoc. Dir.
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Comp. Syst.
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Reference Legal Counsel to Mr. Adams memorandum of
4-9-75 to which the Intelligence Division placed an addendum dated
4-14-75 showing that Roderick Hills, Counsel to the President, had
requested that the Sergeants at Arms of the Senate and House of
Representatives keep the Bureau advised regarding checks made for
electronic listening devices in the offices of captioned Select Committees.
This was discussed on 4-23-75 by Inspector Bowers with
Senate Sergeant at Arms William Wannall and his Deputy, Robert Hough.
They were amenable to notifying us concerning the checks they make of
Senate Select Committee space and the offices of the Members of this
Committee. Hough was designated by Wannall to handle this matter.
Hough advised that the special Capitol Police unit had made a check
of Room S146 in the Capitol on that date (4-23-75) prior to a meeting
of the Senate Select Committee in that room and found nothing. Hough
stated they have received no requests whatever to make any checks of
the offices of individual Committee Members. He said he had discussed
this matter with William Miller, Staff Director of the Select Committee,
and Miller indicated it would be taken up with the Committee but he has
heard nothing further from him.
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On 4-24-75 Bowe rs discussed this matter with Kenneth
Harding, Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives. Harding
stated he has had no requests for any checks of the Members offices orí
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space of the House Select Committee since the Committee really has not
begun to function as yet. He said he has discussed this matter with
Committee Chairman Lucien Nedzi, and he certainly will give us
complete accounting of checks they make of this Committee's space and
the space of the individual Members of the Committee.
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Memorandum.
:
Mr. J. B. Adams
FROM
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SUBJECT: SENSTUDY }
DESTRUCTION OF BUREAU FILES
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Spec. Inv.
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Director Sec'y
As indicated in referenced memorandum, the Bureau's
program concerning destruction of files and records has been suspended
until we can determine whether it involves any documents that might
be of interest to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Activities.
D
We contacted William G. Miller, Staff Director for the
Committee, and he asked that we withhold further destruction of files
until the Committee Counsel, who had not been appointed at that time,
had an opportunity to review the matter. Mr. F. A. O. Schwarz 3d,
a New York attorney, was recently named the Committee's Chief Counsel.
It is recommended that representatives of the Files and Communications
Division and the Legal Counsel Division meet with Mr. Schwarz and
Mr. Miller at the earliest opportunity to resolve this matter.
RECOMMENDATION:
That representatives of the Files and Communications
Division and the Legal Counsel Division meet with the Chief Counsel
and Staff Director of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Activities
to determine whether the Bureau's destruction program can be reinstituted.
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5010-106
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Memorandum
TO
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SUBJECT: SENSTUDY '75
DATE: 4-24-75
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DATE 1-19-01 BYSP-2ALMITTE
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SAC Thomas Kitchens of the Louisville Office
Assoc. Dir.
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Admin.
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs
Files & Com.
Gen. Inv.
Ident.
Inspection
Intell.
Laboratory
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Plan. & Ev
Spec. Inv.
Training
Telephone Rm.
Director Sec'y
telephonically advised on 4-23-75 that former Section Chief Fred Baumgardner
had been contacted by Michael Epstein, staff member of the Senate Select
Committee, and Epstein had sought to arrange an interview of Baumgardner.
SAC Kitchens advised Baumgardner requested that a Bureau representative
be present during his interview. SAC Kitchens further advised that Baumgardner
will telephonically contact SA Paul V. Daly on 4-24-75.
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On 4-24-75 at 2:30 p.m., former Section Chief Baumgardner
telephonically related that he had been requested to come to Washington for
the purpose of being interviewed by Michael Epstein, staff member of the
Senate Select Committee. Baumgardner advised Epstein that he would make
himself available for interview but at his office at 970 South 4th Street, Louisville,
Kentucky, telephone number 584-5183. Mr. Baumgardner expressed concern
regarding the interview pointing out that he was Section Chief in the Intelligence
Division for some 18 years and during the time was continually dealing with
very sensitive matters which he felt were not the proper subject matter of discus-
sion with people outside the FBI. Additionally, he pointed out he has been
out of the Bureau for some eight years and since he is not aware of current
Bureau operations he, therefore, requested the Bureau have a representative
present during the interview and that the Bureau representative so designated
be thoroughly familiar with Intelligence Division operations so that he might
be made aware of those areas which are sensitive and might compromise
current Bureau investigations. He suggested that the Bureau representative
should arrive sometime the day before the proposed interview which is
4-29-75 so that he may have a preliminary discussion with the Bureau repre-
sentative concerning those areas in which he has knowledge of and may be
sensitive.
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That a representative of the Intelligence Division be made
available to be present during the interview of former Section Chief Baumgardner
to assist Mr. Baumgardner in insuring that he does not divulge or compromise
sensitive material.
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5010-106
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
Mr. J. B. Adams
W. R. Wannall
DATE: May 1, 1975
SUBJECT:
SENSTUDY 75
FORMER SUPERVISOR LISH WHITSON
ASSIGNED INTELLIGENCE DIVISION
Assoc. Dir.
Dep. AD Adm. _
Dep. AD Inv.
Asst. Dir.:
Admin.
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs
Files & Com
Gen. Inv.L.
Ident.
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 2.20.81 BYSPY
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Director Sec'y
Previous memoranda have reported former Supervisor
Whitson's contact with the Bureau to report concerning an interview
of him conducted by Michael Epstein, staff member of the Senate
Select Committee on Intelligence Activities on 4/23/75. The
interview related to Martin Luther King, Jr.
On 4/30/75 Whitson telephoned my office to report that
he had been trying to establish in his mind the specific date when
he made a plane trip from Washington National Airport to Miami,
Florida. He had previously said he thought it was in the late
Summer of 1964. During a subsequent call he fixed the time as
the late Summer or early Fall of 1964. During his contact, 4/30/75,
Whitson stated that to the best of his recollection, this plane
trip took place in October, 1964. The Bureau's appreciation for
his call was expressed to Whitson,
Memorandum 4/25/75 in captioned matter has reported
the location of information from the files of the Voucher Unit,
Data Processing Section, showing that Whitson traveled by plane
to Miami utilizing a GTR issued 11/21/64. It has been determined
this date was on a Saturday, it being noted Whitson previously
stated he made the trip to Miami on Saturday and the return trip
the next day, a Sunday.
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THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
Ad Hoc Staff
75-464
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20505
30 APR 1975
File
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Members of the USIB Ad Hoc
SUBJECT
Coordinating Staff
Security Clearances
Sanstudy - 75
On 25 April 1975, we provided you a listing of the
security clearances to date for members of the Senate
Select Committee Staff. Attached is a listing of eight
additional Staff personnel certified by Mr. William G.
Miller, Staff Director, as meeting the requirements of
Executive Order 10450 for access to classified informa-
tion up to and including Top Secret.
Attachment:
as stated
ENCLOSURE
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Duck & Thomas
John M. Clarke
Associate Deputy to the DCI
for the Intelligence Community
ALL FEI DNFORMATION CONTAINED
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Staff Members of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Activities who have received a security investigation by the
Federal Bureau of Investigation within the past five years
and are certified as meeting requirements of EO 10450 for
access to classified information up to and including Top
Secret.
NAME
DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH
SOC. SEC. NO.
Belva Brissett
6-23-41
Margaret Carpenter
8-27-44
Oklahoma
California
440-44-6374
555-62-6129
Joan Erno
8-30-46
D. C.
215-46-2988
Arthur Harrigan
3-16-44
New York
141-34-1031
Diane LaVoy
11-10-48
Venezuela
165-40-3119
James Rowe.
Elizabeth Smith
Martha Talley˚
9-7-50
6-6-51
D.C.
579-62-6719
6-21-49
New York
076-42-0199
No. Carolina
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--
This memorandum reports the results of an
Executive Committee meeting of the Ad Hoc Coordinating
Group of Congressional Review for the Intelligence Community
on 4/21/75.
The Executive Committee, hereinafter referred to
as the EXCOM, was chaired by Mr. John Clarke, Associate
Deputy to the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) for
the Intelligence Community, in the absence of Mr. William
Colby (DCI), who had been called to the Hill to testify
on the current situation in Vietnam. Present at the
meeting were Mr. Philip Buchen and Mr. Roderick Hills,
Counsels to the President; Mr. James Wilderotter, Associate
Counsel to the President; Mr. Thomas K. Latimer, Special
Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, as well as senior
officials of the State Department, National Security Agency
(NSA), Office of Management and Budget, and the Treasury
Department. Mr. Antonin Scalia, Assistant Attorney General,
was scheduled to represent the Department of Justice but
failed to appear.
The following matters of interest were discussed
at the meeting:
KEY ISSUES
The purpose of the key issue papers is to completely
familiarize the White House with all facets of certain key
issues which could arise from Senate Select Committee (SSC)
deliberations. It is hoped these key issue papers will
permit the President's Counsel to be a more articulate
advocate of the intelligence community should any of these.
issues by raised.
Enclosures
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Re:
Senstudy 75
Memorandum Cregar to Wannall dated 4/14/75 reported
that Mr. J. Dennis Miller of the Legal Counsel Division was
preparing the key issue paper entitled "Intelligence Files
and Privacy. A copy of the outline for this paper was
presented to the EXCOM with the commitment that a draft of
the paper would be ready for review in the next two to three
weeks.
Another key issue paper is one being prepared by
Mr. Warren D. Magnusson of CIA entitled "G. A. O. and the Audit
Authorities of U. S. Intelligence Agencies." Mr. Wilderotter
suggested Mr. Magnusson consult with the FBI inasmuch as
the Bureau was currently being audited by GAO. Mr. Robert
Finzel of the Intelligence Division maintains liaison with
GAO representatives auditing the Intelligence Division.
Mr. Finzel's name will be furnished Mr. Magnusson for
consultation purposes in line with the suggestion from
Mr. Wilderotter.
WHITE HOUSE RESPONSES TO SSC REQUESTS
Enclosed is a copy of a memorandum from James A.
Wilderotter to Mr. John Clarke dated 4/16/75. The memorandum
advises that the White House provided copies of the Colby
report (including annexes), as well as a list of documents
to the Senate Select Committee on 4/14/75. The Colby report
is the document prepared for the President following the
Seymour Hersch articles which appeared in "The New York Times"
alleging CIA was engaged in massive domestic surveillances.
GUIDELINES FOR PARAPHRASING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS PROVIDED TO
THE SELECT COMMITTEES
Memorandum Cregar to Wannall dated 4/7/75 attached a
copy of sanitization guidelines for documents provided to
Congressional Select Committees. Attached to this memorandum
are new guidelines entitled "Guidelines for Paraphrasing
Certain Documents Provided to the Select Committees." In
essence the attachment is almost identical to the sanitization
guidelines. The reason for the change is the White House
prefers the word "paraphrase" rather than "sanitization."
guidelines under the paraphrasing description were promulgated.
Thus,
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Memorandum to Mr. W. R.. Wannall
Senstudy 75
Re:
LETTER TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FROM SENATOR EDWARD M. KENNEDY
Attached hereto is a copy of a letter Senator Kennedy
has directed to the Attorney General. Copies of this letter
were furnished to the EXCOM by Mr. Wilderotter. In furnishing
a copy of this letter, Mr. Wilderotter noted that the
Department of Justice would handle the response to Senator
Kennedy after consultation with individual agencies as well
as the White House. Wilderotter was furnishing a copy to
members of the EXCOM for coordination purposes. He further
advised that the Department of Justice's response would be
made a matter of record with the Interagency Registry.
ACTION:
For information and record purposes.
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SECRET ATTACHMENT
Ad Hoc Staff
75-331
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 16, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DR. JOHN M. CLARKE
FROM:
Associate Deputy to the DCI
for the Intelligence Community
. JAMES A. WILDEROTTER
On Monday, April 14, the White House provided copies of
the "Colby Report" (including the annexes) and the attached list
of documents to the Senate Select Committee as classified docu-
ments. NSCIDs 4, 5, and 6 as well as the obsolete and
superseded NSCIDs corresponding to them
to the Committee.
were not provided.
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ALL FBI INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN 
IS UNCLASSIFIRD
DATE:19:01 BYSE 2 ALM/JTG
SECRET ATTACHMENT
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SECRET
#MOR:16:
ALL FEINFORMATION CONTAINED
HORMIS UNCLASSIFIED
1-19-01 CYSPEALM1776
LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE RELEASED TO THE
SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITES
1. National Security Council Intelligence Directives (NSCIDs) --
These directives prescribe the organization and division of respon-
sibility of the various elements of the intelligence community; provide
procedures for the collection and production of overt intelligence;
establish a communications system for the rapid reporting of
critical intelligence information; and establish the National Photo-
graphic Interpretation Center.
2.. Obsolete and Superseded NSCIDs.-- These documents predate the
existing directives (in itern #1 above) but provide essentially the same
guidance under the bureaucratic structure established by previous
administrations.
3: Letter from President Nixon to Director Helms This letter,
issued following a major review and restructuring of the intelligence
community, set forth the Director's responsibilities and established
· goals to channel his further effort. 11/5/71
-
Paramilitary Operations
4. ·NSAM 57
This memorandum defines
paramilitary operations; states US policy for rendering assistance
to such operations overtly or covertly and establishes a procedure
for the planning and approval of paramilitary operations. 6/28/71
5.
--
NSAM 124 Establishment of the Special Group (Counter-
Insurgency) This 1962 memorandum set forth procedures for
ensuring the use of all available ġovernment resources in preventing
and resisting subversive-insurgency and related forms of indirect
aggression in friendly countries.
-
6. NSAM 196 Establishment of an Executive Committee of the
National Security Council - This 1962 memorandum established a
committee to serve as a crisis management group during the
Cuban missile crisis.
7 NSC 5511 Establishment of a Net Evduation Subcommittee
--
This 1955 directive established a subcomittee of the NSC for the purpose
of providing estimates of the capability of the USSR to inflict direct
injury on the US in time of general war,
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8.
:
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2
This 1958 directive
NSAM 5815 - Comparative Evaluation Group
established an inter-agency body to prepare comparative evaluations
of the US and Soviet weapons systems.
9. NSAM 303 - This 1964 document changed the name of the Special
Group (5412) to the "303 Committee". (The predecessor body
documentation is at Tab B).
10. NSAM 327,--This 1965 memorandum disestablishes the net
evaluation Subcommittee of the NSC.
11. NSDM 40
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Covert Operations.-- This directive provides authority
and sets forth procedures and responsibility for the planning, approval
and conduct of covert operations. It also brings a number of Defense
··reconnaissance activities under the cognizance of the 40 Committee.
12.
NSDM 224 This 1973 directive established a Net Assessment
Standing Committee to carry out intelligence assessments as directed
by the NSC.
13. NSDM 239
--
National Net Assessment Process This directive
transferred responsibility for management of the subject program from
the NSC to the Department of Defense.
14.
NSDM 253 - This 1974 memorandum updated the membership of
the NSC Intelligence Committee.
15. The balance of documents included herein consist of unclassified
reports, diagrams and press releases concerning the organization and
functioning of the NSC and the Intelligence Community.
SECRET
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THE ECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20505-
:
21 April 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR: Members of the USIB Ad Hoc Coordinating Group
SUBJECT
:
Guidelines for Paraphrasing Certain Documents
Provided to the Select Committees
1. Attached is a guidance paper, subject as above, prepared
by the USIB Security Committee, and approved by the Director of
Central Intelligence.
2. In the interest of commonality in our approach to the
matter of paraphrasing sensitive documents, it is requested that
each of you arrange for the use of these guidelines in the handling
of responses from your organizations to requests from the Select
Committees.
Attachment
John J. Che
John M. Clarke Han
Associate Deputy to the DCI
for the Intelligence Community
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DIFFHEIN IS UNCLAS
DATE 119-01 8: SPJALM/716
ENCLOSURE
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ALL FBI INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFINO
DATALL-19-01 BY SP-2
PALMAZTE
·GUIDELINES FOR PARAPHRASING SENSITIVE INFORMATION IN
CERTAIN DOCUMENTS PROVIDED SELECT COMMITTEES
1. The Director of Central Intelligence has recently discussed
with Senator Church the need for special consideration and treatment
by the Select Committee of certain sensitive aspects of intelligence
activities and the Senator has expressed his recognition of this need:
It is anticipated that appropriate arrangements can be made so as to
avoid the risk of exposing such matters and at the same time satisfying
the Select Committees' need for a full understanding of the intelligence
community's activities. Included in such matters are the identities of
sensitive sources, the material provided to the United States by
cooperating foreign intelligence services, the details of technical
devices and systems and of operational methods, the identities of
certain employees whose safety could be jeopardized if revealed, the
identities of American citizens and organizations who have cooperated
with US intelligence and some additional materials the public disclosure
of which would create serious foreign policy or national security
problems. Such material should be protected not only from exposure
but indeed the risk of exposure. Further, recognition should be given
to the need to protect certain other information which, if improperly.
disclosed, might impair the privacy rights of individuals.
2. Proper procedures should enable intelligence community
members to prevent risk of disclosure of sensitive sources and
methods and at the same time present to the Select Committees the
necessary details to allow for their proper understanding of community
activities.
3. The procedures described herein are not to be used as
downgrading or declassification guides. All concerned should be
mindful that application of these procedures will not declassify,
downgrade or remove from compartmentation controls any documents
or information provided the Select Committees, unless individual
advice to that effect is provided as well.
may
4." What May Be Paraphrased
While it is not possible to anticipate all requirements which
be levied by the Committees for documenting material and not
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possible to determine specifically what material should be excised
from these documents, the following illustrations are offered in
certain likely categories. The criteria in all cases should meet
the test mentioned above.
5. Collection of Intelligence
(a) The Committees will probably address the matter of how
intelligence is collected. Documents supporting responses may be
paraphrased by removal of identities of sensitive agents and informants,
covert personnel, and contractual cover arrangements. A descriptive
phrase may be substituted, i. e., a foreign journalist, a political
official in the opposition party. No paraphrasing should be used in
connection with names of individuals whose employment or former
employment by, or association with a department or agency, does not
remain secret or for individuals whose present or future activities on
behalf of the department or agency do not require that previous cover
arrangements remain secret,
(b) Some information may be required with respect to
technical intelligence systems including cryptologic and communi- .
cations activities and reconnaissance capabilities. Almost all of
such material is currently handled in compartmentation control
channels under various codewords or nicknames. No security threat
is perceived by use of these codenames or nicknames in classified
documents. Details of the technical systems which would reveal
critical operational capabilities and contractual and funding arrange-
ments which would identify individuals whose participation was
obtained under agreement of continued secrecy may be excised from
documents. Any question on release of codeword material should be
referred to the Program Manager who in turn may consult with the
Director of Central Intelligence to ensure a consistent approach in
the Community's paraphrasing procedures. While documentary
samples of intelligencé obtained by technical means may be used
in support of testimony, special consideration should be given with
regard to raw products which reveal critical operational capabilities.
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1.
6. Intelligence Estimates
Finished intelligence reports and estimates do not usually
contain source identifications and will not normally require para-
phrasing. However, departments and agencies should review such
publications to ensure deletion of sensitive source identities and
details of collection systems.
7. Administration
Information concerning the administration of intelligence.
agencies may be required. This may include staffing charts with
occupants identified. Identities of personnel formerly not under
cover and now functioning in a cover assignment should be deleted
as well as those who may in the future be considered for a covert
.assignment.
8. General
The following categories of information or specific examples
may arise in any number of circumstances in documentation re-
quested by the Select Committees. In all cases, serious consideration
should be given by the department or agency concerned to the necessity
of deletion or paraphrasing of this type of information, prior to
providing the document.
(a) Agent or informant names or operational information
revealing them.
(b) Details which would reveal sensitive methods and
techniques (1) employed in human source collection, (2)
employed for the physical security protection of the
department's or agency's personnel or physical environment.
(c) The numbers, locations, times and other indications
of recruitment, attempted recruitment or emplacement of
personnel within targeted foreign organizations.
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(d) Names of particular employees whose physical
safety or future careers might be placed in jeopardy by
exposure.
(e) Foreign or US sources, official or otherwise who
agreed to cooperate under terms of explicit or implied
confidentiality, who would be embarrassed or endangered
by disclosure of their role.
(f) Assumed identities, locations or other information
permitting identification of defectors or refugees who might
be targeted for retaliation.
(g) Identifying information on intelligence services of
friendly and neutral countries and collaboration of those
services with US intelligence agencies.
(h) Identification of technical foreign intelligence
operations of high vulnerability or extremely high political
sensitivity.
(i) Details of arrangements with US and foreign banks,
investment houses, etc., in support of intelligence operations.
(j) Specific information on special relationships with
private firms established with the approval of top corporate
officials. This includes names of firms or industrial
associations that collaborate in a special manner such as
providing cover for foreign intelligence operations.
(k) Names of firms collaborating with US intelligence
agencies in collection and assessment programs (especially
those having large foreign clienteles).
(1) Proprietary, trade secret or patent information,
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9. Techniques of Paraphrasing
· Paraphrasing of intelligence material may include the
physical removal of the identity of a person, place or thing from
written communication with or without regard for the residual
content. Use of a substitute terms is an example of paraphrasing
which permits intelligent continuity of the material without revealing
the true identity. Paraphrasing does not extend to the use of false
or misleading substitute material..
The integrity of official records must be maintained. The
following paraphrasing techniques apply only to copies of records.
(a) Names may be obliterated, masked or replaced
with substitute terms, the residual material xeroxed and
the copy submitted to Committees.
(b) The material can be retyped or reprinted with
substitute phrases or substitute descriptions which do not
reveal the sensitive material.
(c) Entire pages can be removed from some documents
and replaced with a blank page carrying only reference
information as to the location of the sensitive material
within the contributing department or agency.
(d) Within a category of inquiry, it may be desirable
to extract a complete document from requested material when
the request is broad and all-inclusive within its field. The
existence of such a document should be made known to the
Committees but retained by the agency or department for
review under escort of a representative of the department
or agency.
10. Management of Documents
The original record and a copy of the paraphrased version
provided should be readily available in all cases. Materials developed
within an agency or department in response to requests should be
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reviewed at an appropriate level for completeness, responsiveness
and accuracy. In the case of documents or materials of a community
nature, the release should be done in coordination with the depart-
ments or agencies and/or the Program Manager concerned an any
paraphrasing should be agreed upon during coordination.
This proposed use of paraphrasing as a special arrangement
to protect selected issues contained in material provided to Select
Committees by one agency may prove to be a futile exercise if not
practiced in common by all participating departments and agencies.
It is essential to the proposal that departments and agencies attempt
to employ the same criteria for paraphrasing and coordinate as
required. This paper can serve only a's general guidelines.
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.
JAMES O. EASTLAND, MISS., CHAIRMAN
JOHN MERKAN AKPK.
SAM ), N.C.
KHILIP A. HART, MICH.
EDWARD 14, KENNEDY, MASS.
SUCH BATH, IND.
QUENTIN N. BURDICK, N. DAK.
ACJERT C. DYRO, W, VA.
JOHN V. TUNNEY, CALIF.
MOMAN L. HRUSKA, NERA,
HAM L. FONG, HAWAII
HUGH SCOTT, PA.
STROM THURMOND, S.C.
MARLOW W. COOK, KY.
CHARLES MCC, MATHIAS, JR., MO.
EDWARD J. GURNEY, FLA.
PETER M. STOCKETT, J.
CHIEF COUNSEL AND STAFF DIRECTOR
SUBCOMMITTEE:
ARD M. KENNEDY, MASS., CHAIRMAN
PHILIP A. HART. MICH.
QUENTIN N. BURDICIE, N. DAK.
STAGM THURMAND. 5.C.
CHARLES MC C. MATHIAS. IR.. MD.
EDWARD J.GUNNEY, FLA.
RINCH BAYH, IND.
JOHN V. TUNNEY, CALIF.
NATHAN LEVENTHAL, CHIEF COUNSEL
Wlnited States Senate
COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY
SUBCOMMITTEE ON
ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
⚫ (PURSUANT TO SEC. 3.S. RES. 55, B3D CONGRESS)
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
Honorable Edward H. Levi
Attorney General
Department of Justice
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
April 10, 1975
#MDR16
ALL FRI INFORMATION CONTAINED
HERE
DATE
19-07 BISP-2 ALM/JTG
IS UNCLASSIFIED
RECEIVED
APR 14 1975
CRIMINAL DIVISION
A newspaper report in today's Washington Post
has raised serious questions as to how many federal
agencies engage in electronic surveillance and the extent.
of such surveillance.
"
At a hearing on May 23, 1974, before the Subcommittee
on Administrative Practice and Procedure, Attorney General
- Saxbe testified on this subject. I asked him: "Can you
tell us about any other organizations or government
·departments that are involved in any wiretapping at all
today? The Attorney General replied: "We do not believe
that there is anyone else and the penalties are rather
severe. (p. 495) I am enclosing a copy of the hearings
for your convenience.
The recent reports raise questions concerning the
completeness and clarity of Attorney General Saxbe's
earlier testimony. President Johnson's executive memorandum
of June 30, 1965, requires that federal agencies engage in
wiretapping only with the prior approval of the Attorney
General. In order to fully answer the questions that have
been raised, I request that you provide the Subcommittee on
Administrative Practice and Procedure with the following.
information by April 16:
BOND
1-77-012
1. A list of all federal departments, agencies, bureaus,
divisions, and other units that conduct, have conducted, or have
authority to conduct electronic surveillance of any type (including
wiretaps, bugs, and other uses of any device or apparatus which
can be used to intercept a wire or oral communication). ....
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CRIMINAL GENT ON
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April 10, 1975
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2. For each agency listed under #1 above, the specific
statutory or other authority for the agency's conduct of
electronic surveillance.
3.
For each agency listed under #1 above, all guidelines,
procedures, rules and regulations relating to the conduct
of electronic surveillance.
4:
For each agency listed under #1 above, a specification
of whether the agency's conduct, or authority to conduct,
electronic surveillance includes:
a.
Electronic surveillance conducted pursuant to a
court warrant obtained under the provisions of sections 2516
and 2518 of title 18, United States Code;
b. Electronic surveillance conducted without a
court order obtained under the provisions of sections 2516 anḍ
2518 of title 18, United States Code;
C. Electronic surveillance conducted within the
United States;
d. Electronic surveillance conducted in foreign
countries.
5. For each agency listed under #1 above, the number of
electronic surveillances in place on April 1, 1975, and the
number of electronic surveillances in place at any time during
the calendar years 1970 through 1974 (with a description of
the method used in computing these figures).
I am sure you appreciate the need for the questions
· raised by Attorney General Saxbe's testimony to be answered..
as quickly and definitively as possible. These questions
demonstrate once again the need for close cooperation between
the Department of Justice and the Congress.
Many of the questions posed in this letter were originally
raised in my letter of October 10, 1973, to Attorney General
Richardson. The Subcommittee requested additional information
on April 16, 1974, and at the hearing on May 23, 1974. Attorney
General Saxbe indicated a willingness at the hearing to
provide this information in the near future, but none of
this information has been provided. I am enclosing copies
of the October 10, 1973, and April 16, 1974 correspondence
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Honorable Edward H. Levi
April 10, 1975
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for your convenience, and would appreciate your letting me
know by when the information requested in these letters and
at the hearing will be made available.
With best wishes.
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Sincerely,
Schward M. Kennedy
"
Edward M. Kennedy
Chairman
Subcommittee on Administrative
Practice and Procedure
517
We look forward to hearing from you and to making the necessary arrangements
for your appearance.
With best personal regards.
Sincerely,
EDWARD M. KENNEDY.
SAM J. ERVIN, Jr.,
Chairman, Subcommittee on Administrative Practice and Procedure.
Chairman, Subcommitter on Constitutioral Rights,
EDMUND S. MUSKIE.
Chairman, Subcommittee on Surveillance. ·
U.S. SENATE.
COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY,
SUBCOMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE,
'
Washington, D.C., April 16, 1974.
Hon. JOHN DAVITT,
Chief. Internal Security Section. Criminal Division, Department of Justice,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR MR. DAVITT: I appreciate your meeting with me to discuss the nature
of the requests by the Subcommittee on Administrative Practice and Procedure
for materials relating to warrantless electronic surveillances. The purpose of
this letter, as you requested, is to memorialize the Subcommittee's specifie
requests.
The materials requested are listed in the attached memorandum. Of course.
these requests are not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive, and are in addition
to any other requests that may be made by the Subcommittee.
I appreciate your cooperation in seeking to ensure that these requests be
met promptly. If all the materials requested are not readily available. I would
appreciate the Department's providing the materials in increments as they are
assembled.
I will look forward to working with you on these and related matters. With
best regards.
Sincerely;
KENNETH M. KAUFMAN,"
Assistant Counsel.
MATERIALS ON WARRANTLESS ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE REQUESTED BY THE
SUBCOMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
1. For a representative group of electronic surveillances, please provide the
materials listed under either "X" or "B" below. By "representative" is meant a
group that is representative with respect to (a) the statutory categories of Section
2511 (3), Title 18, United States Code, used by the Attorney General in authorizing
the surveillances; (b) the types of targets of the surveillances; (c) the type of
surveillance, e.g.. telephone. microphone or other; and (d) the date of authoriza-
tion of the surveillances, both before and after the Supreme Court decision in
United States v. United States District Court, 407 U.S. 297 (1972).
A. Copies of documents containing: (1) requests for authorization of elec-
tronic surveillances from the Director of the FBI to the Attorney General: (2)
authorizations signed by the Attorney General: (3) requests for reauthorization
of existing electronic surveillances from the Director of the FBI to the Attorney
General: (4) reauthorizations signed by the Attorney General; and (5) con-
munications between the FBI or the Department of Justice and a telephone
company regarding the installation, maintenance, or discontinuance of electronic
surveillances. These documents' would be for actual, as opposed to hypothetical.
surveillances, but not necessarily surveillances which are currently active.
Names and other data which identify targets of the surveillances could be
excised. The documents would be given to the Subcommittee staff on a confiden-
tial basis, and appropriate measures would be taken to ensure that they remain
confidential. They could be shown to appropriate staff of the Subcommittee
on Constitutional Rights and the Foreign Relations Subcotumittee on Surveil
lance under the same condition of contidentiality,
B. Copies of the same materials referred to in "A" above except that the
documents would represent hypothetizal, rather than actual, electronic surveil-
lances. The materials would, however, accurately reflect documents for actual
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surveillances. The materials would be supplied to Subcommittee staff on a non-
confidential basis, since they would represent hypothetical and not real sur-
veillances. In addition, the Subcommittee staff would be shown copies of some
documents for actual surveillances (from which names and identifying data
could be removed) in order to compare them with the hypotheticals.
2. Copies of actual or hypothetical documents reflecting each step in the
process of review within the FBI of a request to initiate a warratitless electronic
surveillance. At the meeting of February 27th, Director Kelley referred to at
least a ten-step process within the FBI for reviewing a request for a wiretap.
Director Kelley indicated that there are comununications to and from the agent
In the field, the agent's supervisor, the Assistant Agent in Charge, the Agent in
1 Charge, the supervisor in the appropriate division of the FBI, the Unit Chief,
the Section Chief, the Branch Chief, the Assistant Director, the Assistant to the
Director, and the Director. To the extent that there may be differences in the
review procedure for "bugs" as opposed to wiretaps, please provide documents
reflecting these differences.
3. Copies of any FBI or Department of Justice rules, regulations, documents
procedures, manuals or portions of manuals relating in any way to the initiation,
installation, conduct, maintenance, supervision, approval, authorization, reau-
thorization, financing, or discontinuance of warrantless wiretaps or other elec-
tronic surveillances.
4. Copies of any documents, rules, regulations, procedures, manuals or portions
" of manuals relating to record-keeping procedures and indexes in the FBI or
the Department of Justice with respect to warrantless electronic surveillances.
U.S. SENATE.
: COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY,
SUBCOMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE,
Washington, D.C., April 17, 1974.
Hon. WILLIAM B. SAXBE,
Office of the Attorney General.
· „Department of Justice, Washington. D.C.
DEAR ME. ATTORNEY GENERAL: I am writing with reference to my letter to the
Attorney General of October 10, 1973, seeking certain information about war-
rantless electronic. surveillance. A copy of this letter is enclosed for your conven-
ience. The information requested would expand and update information supplied
to the Subcommittee over the past several years. After six months, none of the
information has yet been provided.
In your letter of February 5th. you indicated that every effort was being made
to obtain the information I requested as expeditiously as possible. At a meeting
with Subcommittee staff last month following our meeting of February 27th.
however, the Department stated that it would be willing to provide only an up-
date of the information provided in 1971 and 1972, and to furnish this informa-
tion only to me personally on a confidential basis. This proposal would not meet
the Subcommittee's requirements. The Subcommittee requires all the informa-
tion requested, not just an update of that supplied two years ago. The informa-
tion provided on a nonclassified basis in previous years should be provided on rise
same basis at this time. To the extent that any information is supplied on a con-
fidential basis, Subcommittee members and staff must have access to it.
I am sure you realize that the Subcommittee's need for this information is
pressing. As you are aware, we have been conducting hearings ou warrantless
electronic surveillance with the. Subcommittee on Constitutional Rights and the
Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Surveillance. In order to effectively exercise
our oversight and legislative responsibilities in this area, we need the base of.
information requested in the letter.
I am writing to request that the bulk of the information requested be pro-
vided to the Subcommittee no later than April 29 in order to enable the Sub-
committee to analyze the data prior to our next series of hearings beginning
Nay 7th. Please contact Kenneth Kaufman, Assistant Counsel. if you have any
questions regarding this request.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter. With best personal
regards.
Sincerely,
EDWARD M. KENNEDY,
Chairman, Subcommittee on Administrative Practice and Procedure.
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JAMES O. EASTLAND, MI57., CHAIRMAN
ICCLELLAN, ARK.
VIN, R., N.C.
HATIT, MICH4.
MŲ KENNEDY, MASS.
TH, IND.
NBURUCK, N. DAK.
* DYRD, W. VA.
ROMAN .. HOUSKA, NER.
HIRAM L. FONG, HAWA'I
Hu centr, CA.
STROM THUMMOND, S.C.
MARLOW W. COCK, KY.
CHARLIES MC C. MATHIAS, JR., MD.
EDWARD J. GURNEY, FLA.
UNNTY, CALIF.
TOWARD M. XENNEDY, MATS., CHAIRMAN
PHILIP A, HART, MICH./
BIRCH SAYH, IND.
QUENTIN N. BURDICK, N. DAK.
JOHN V. TUNNCY, CALIF.
STHOM THURMONO, B.C.
CHARLES MCC. MATHIAS, JR., MD.
COWARD J. OURNEY, FLA.
JAMES F. FLUO, CHIEF COUNSEL
JOHN H. HOLLOMAN (I
CHIEF COUNSEL AND STAFF DIRECTOR
#MOR16
lnited States Senate
COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY
SUBCOMMITTEE ON
ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
(PURSUANT TO SEC 3, S. RES. 55, B1D CONGRESS)
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
ALL FBI INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS 
UNCLASSIFIED)
DATE: 1-19:01 BT SP-2 ALMIITS.
October 10, 1973
The Honorable Elliot L. Richardson
Office of the Attorney General.
Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20530
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
As you know, the Subcommittee on Administrative Practice
and Procedure has played an active role in the area of
electronic surveillance over the past several years, including
its role in the development and processing of the legislation
which eventually became Title III of the Omnibus Crime Control
and Safe Streets Act of 1968 and its hearings on warrantless
wiretapping last year.
-On February 5, 1971, I wrote Attorney General John Mitchell
seeking certain information about electronic surveillance instal- ·
lations without court orders. The Department was good enough to
provide me with most of the information I sought. The information
extended by the Department was extremely useful in enlightening
both the Committee and the public about the extent and signfi-
cance of such surveillance.
The information sought and supplied dealt only with the
period June 19, 1968 through calendar year 1970. Since then,
of course, the United States Supreme Court has held that
domestic security surveillance without a court order is uncon-
stitutional, United States v. United States District Court,
407 U.S. 291 (1972). Shortly after the Supreme Court decision,
our Subcommittee held hearings on warrantless wiretapping, during
which a detailed inquiry was made into the Justice Department's
practices and procedures in implementing the decision. At the
-hearings, Deputy Assistant Attorney General Kevin Maroney
testified that in response to the Supreme Court ruling, a certain
number of installations "in cases involving domestic security,"
to use the description in Mr. Kleindienst's statement of
June 19, 1972, were terminated.
In a letter dated August 2, 1972,
Mr. Maroney indicated the numbers of surveillances in place on
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,
June 29, 1972 in each of the five statutory categories contained
in Section 2511(3) of Title 18, United States Code. Also, on
May 14, 1973, Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Investi
gation William D. Ruckleshaus disclosed information concerning
some 17 wiretaps that had been placed on the telephones of
newsmen and government officials.
In order to keep this Subcommittee and the public fully
informed about this extremely significant aspect of your
practices and procedures, would you kindly provide the fol-
lowing information as soon as possible, sending us immediately
those items of information which are readily available, and the
remainder when obtained. As I indicated in my February 5, 1971 ·
letter, I recognize that some of the statistics will be based on
documents which are classified, but, as earlier, the requests have
been framed so as to admit of answers which should be able to be
unclassified. As previously indicated, if you nevertheless see
a need to classify any particular answer, please provide it
separately, and it will be handled on a classified basis.
As used in the following questions, the term "electronic
surveillance" includes interceptions of both wire and oral
communications. The questions refer only to warrantless elec-
tronic surveillances.
A. For each of the periods calendar year 1971, calendar year
1972, anḍ January 1, 1973 to September 30, 1973, please provide:
1. The number of electronic surveillance installations
placed in operation or continuing in operation at any time
during the period, in terms of the number of "premises of
organizations or individuals without regard to the number of
instruments which may be involved in effectuating the sur-
veillances, If to use the description in Mr. Maroney's letter'
of August 2, 1972. I assume that this is the same method of
computation used by Mr. Mardian in his letter of March 1, 1971;
if it is not, please indicate the method of computation used
by him and provide comparable figures for the time periods
specified.
2.
Of these, please provide:
a. ¡ The number of electronic surveillance installations
newly placed in operation during the period;
b. The number of electronic surveillance installations
continuing in operation at any time during the period but placed
in operation during a prior period.
3. The number of each type of installation, i.e., telephone
surveillances, microphone surveillances, combination surveillances,
or other.
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4. The number of surveillances installed during each period
which continued for each of the following time categories:
under one week, one week to one month, one month to six months,
over six months.'
5. The numbers of electronic surveillances in which:
bi
c.
installed;
insta
d.
installed;
e.
installed.
One electronic surveillance device was installed;
Two electronic surveillance devices were installed;
Three to five electronic surveillance devices were
Six to ten electronic surveillance devices were
More than ten electronic surveillance devices were
.6. The total maximum number of surveillances in operation at
any one time
during each period, as referred to in Mr. Mardian's
letter of March 1, 1971.
7. The number of electronic surveillances installed, conducted,
maintained or monitored by any person or organization, or by any
unit or employee of any state or local government, that were
directed, supervised, made at the request of, made with the
knowledge of, or connected in any way with any agency or other
unit of the United States government.
.8. The number of wiretaps or other electronic surveillances
conducted in a foreign country in which the object or target of
the surveillance was a United States citizen and which were directed,
conducted, supervised, made at the request of, made with the
knowledge of, or connected in any way with any agency or other unit
of the United States government.
B. For each of the periods calendar year 1971, January 1, 1972
to June 19, 1972, June 20, 1972 to December 31, 1972, and
January 1, 1973 to September 30, 1973, please provide:
9. a. The number of electronic surveillances that were
installed in cases involving domestic security, as defined in
United States v. United States District Court and as referred to
in Mr. Kleindienst's statement of June 19, 1972..
b.
The number of electronic surveillances that were
installed with respect to activities of a foreign power or
foreign agents as described in United States v. United States
District Court, 407 U.S. at 322.
C. The number of electronic surveillances that were
installed on domestic organizations and individuals with a
"significant connection with a foreign power, its agents or
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agencies, 11 as delineated in United States v. United States District
Court, 40/ U.S. at 309 n.8, and discussed in the testimony of
Deputy Assistant Attorney General Maroney before this Subcommittee.
The above 3 categories are intended to be mutually exclusive.
10. a.
The particular United States government departments,
agencies, bureaus, divisions and other United States government
· entities that engaged in electronic surveillance of domestic
organizations and individuals, as described in Question Ya above.
b. The particular United States government departments,
agencies, bureaus, divisions and other United States government
entities that engaged in electronic surveillance within the
continental United States on a foreign power or foreign agents
as described in Question 9b above.
C. The particular United States government departments,
agencies, bureaus, divisions and other United States government
Pentities that engaged in electronic surveillance of domestic
organizations and individuals with significant connection with
a foreign power, its agents or agencies, as described in
Question 9c above.
With respect to each such department, agency, bureau,
division, or other govemment entity, please provide the
numbers of electronic surveillances installed or in operation
during each time period.
11. a. Please indicate whether the figures provided in
'Mr. Mardian's letter of March 1, 1971 included the wiretaps of
17 newsmen and government officials disclosed by Acting FBI
Director Ruckleshaus on May 14, 1973..
b. For each period, please indicate the total number of
'other electronic surveillances conducted, directed, supervised,
made at the request of, made with the knowledge of, or connected
in any way with the FBI or the Department of Justice that were
'not included in the figures provided in Mr. Mardian's letter ·
of March 1, 19/1.
:
c. 12. On June 5, 19/3, the White House released figures on the
number of national security wiretaps installed since 1945, reported
at page H 4343 of the Congressional Record. These figures seem
Winconsistent with those supplied to me by the Department on
:
March 1, 1971. In addition, the figures are unclear in certain key
respects. I would therefore appreciate your supplying the following
information with respect to the figures released by the White House:
a. "Do the years indicated refer to fiscal or to calendar
years?
b. .Do the totals include interceptions other than by
telephone wiretaps--e.g., microphone surveillances, etc.?
C. Do the figures refer to the sum of all interceptions
in operation during the year, or only to those in operation as
of a certain date--e.g., December 31st?
Li
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d. Do the figures refer to the number of premises at
which interceptions were made, the number of persons who were
the primary targets of such interceptions, the number of
listening devices installed, or some other number?
e.
For each of the years involved, do the figures
refer to wiretapping by all governmental agencies or only by
the Federal Bureau of Investigation? It the reference is to
agencies other than the F.B.I., please indicate which agencies.
How many of the interceptions referred to related to organized
crime investigations?
f. If the answers to the above questions do not
explain the inconsistencies between the figures released by
the White House and those supplied to me, please indicate any
other explanation that may account for the differences.
.13. a.
Please provide the number, names, and the present
status of all criminal prosecutions in which electronic
surveillance was used in any way in cases involving domestic
security, as described in Question 9a above.
b. Deputy Assistant Attorney General Maroney testified
before this Subcommittee that in "practically all cases" in which
'a criminal derendant was overheard without a warrant, the
government disclosed the surveillance to the trial court. Please
indicate the number, names, and the present status of any cases
in which an electronic surveillance of a criminal defendant was
made but in which such a disclosure was not made to the trial
court. Please also specify the nature of any standards and
· procedures adopted by the Department to ascertain and review
such cases.
14. With respect to all electronic surveillances newly installed
between January 1, 1973, and September 30, 1973, please indicate
the number of surveillances authorized under each of the five
statutory categories contained in Section 2511(3) of Title 18,
United States Code. Please also provide the same information with
: respect to all electronic surveillances in place on September 30,
1973, regardless of when they were installed.
15. a. Please set forth the standards and procedures that
the Department has adopted with respect to assuring compliance
with the Supreme Court decision in United States v. United States
District Court. Please also indicate the nature and timing of
any changes in the Department's practices and procedures in
this respect.
b. Please indicate the nature of any standards or
prócedures adopted by any other department, agency, bureau,
division, or any other entity of the United States government
to assure compliance with the Supreme Court decision.
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October 10, 1973
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I realize that I am requesting a substantial amount of
information, but as you can well understand, this is a matter.
of great current public significance. It is not only
important that the Congress be kept fully informed, but also
that the public be reassured that the Attorney General has full
knowledge and control over the mechanisms of our government
that directly arrect the constitutional rights of our citizens.
Accordingly, I am transmitting this letter in the spirit of
cooperation between the Department and the Congress stressed
by Deputy Attorney General Ruckleshaus at his confirmation
hearings before the Judiciary Committee.
"I very much appreciated the promptness of the Department's
response to my initial inquiry two years ago. I assume
that much of the information requested in this letter is readily
available. Insofar as some of the information may not be
immediately available; a prompt response with respect to such
information as is readily available would be appreciated, with
the remaining, information provided at a later date.
With best wishes.
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Sincere
Edward H. Kennedy
Chairman
Subcommittee on Administrative
Practice and Procedure
›ÎNTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY STAFF.
Ad Hoc Clif
30 April 1975
75-466
NOTE FOR: Mr. William Cregar
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Senituly - "75"
This correspondence has been sent to
Senator Church.
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Attachments:
John M. Clarke
Associate Deputy to the DCI
for the Intelligence Community
Two letters dated 29 Apr 75
from Mr. Colby to Sen. Church
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THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20505
29 APR 1975
The Honorable Frank Church, Chairman
Select Committee to Study Governmental Operations
with Respect to Intelligence Activities
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Senator Church:
I have your request of 24 April for additional material, and we
are working to make it available to your staff as soon as possible. I
believe we will be able to meet your ten-day time requirement with the
exception of the materials outlined in paragraphs 4 and 8. While the
Agency's responses to paragraph 3 should satisfy part of your request
in paragraph 4, a full response will require a file search and review,
which cannot be accomplished in ten days, We do not have separated
the responses to Director Schlesinger's letter of 9 May 1973 as between
.: senior operating officials" and "all employees or ex-employees' re-
sponses. We can of course provide you what we have as a start,
The answers to most of the nine parts of paragraph & will involve
a careful file search and a careful review for sensitive sources and
methods information. We will do our best, but a full answer to para-
graph & will require more than ten days..
:
We have for other parts of your request summarized material
which we will provide so that your staff can discuss with us the best
way of proceeding against the more voluminous backup data. · For ex-·
ample, in one instance the backup to the summary involves as many as
20,000 index cards, In another, the basic data involves a roomful of
miniaturized data. We need to be certain as to the precise concern of
the Committee in these matters in order to respond with the least dis-
ruption to the work of the Agency and to help the staff to understand
whether they have asked the right question.
The materials requested in paragraphs 5 and 10(a) are in the
Watergate reports. I would hope your staffs could acquire this data
from the published versions of those reports,
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As the inquiry progresses from a documentation phase to inter-
view phases, it will become even more important to adhere to the
general agreement we have with your staff to have preliminary consul-
tations and discussions prior to a formal request by the Committee. In
this way we can promote a better understanding of the work involved
and establish reasonable time frames as well.
Sincerely,
/s/ Bill
W. E, Colby
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THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20505
29 APR 1975
The Honorable Frank Church
Chairman
Select Committee to Study Governmental
Operations with Respect to Intelligence
Activities
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Senator Church:
I believe it would be useful if I placed on the record the
situation with respect to your 12 March request. I regret
that you considered it necessary to issue public criticism of
CIA's efforts to meet your needs. As of this writing, the major
portion of that request for CIA-originated material has been
met and, I believe, in a responsive manner.
A
At our meeting of 22 April, we agreed that if your
investigators could review materials at the CIA Headquarters,
it would expedite the inquiry and lessen the amount of material
which otherwise would have to be paraphrased, a process which
takes a substantial amount of time. Special office space and access
badges have been provided for this purpose. I agreed that, should
specific documents or parts thereof be requested to be sent to
the Senate Select Committee offices, the Agency would prepare
these as expeditiously as possible without sacrifice to the
security considerations consistent with our earlier understanding
of the need to protect sources and methods from undue risk of
exposure. I also gave you my assurance that we would assist in
the clearance of multi-agency papers involving CIA, some of
which are on your earlier request.
A speed-up in the Agency's paraphrasing process is
being undertaken, although as you can appreciate, this involves
senior personnel with heavy demands for substantive work, and
#MOR16
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DATE 
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the volume of the material you have requested is considerable.
At our meeting, I showed you a list of the materials that have
already been provided, and Mr. Miller has been kept advised
about the status of other materials.
In discussing some of the concerns of people in the
Intelligence Community about the procedures addressed above,
you agreed to raise with the Committee the question of ultimate
disposition of materials provided. I understand that this is in
train. In this connection, I was very much appreciative of your
reassurance that you and the Committee members will consult
with me prior to the release of any classified materials in
public statements or unclassified reports of the Committee.
Such consultation is consistent with the spirit of the inquiry.
There
I believe our staffs are working well together.
have been the usual inherent problems that one can expect in
an investigation of this scope. Because the Select Committee
staff personnel engaged in the inquiry are relatively new to the
field of intelligence and to the seriousness of the inquiry,
expectations are ambitious. But there is something to be said
for both sides of the equation. For example, we await the
convenience of your investigators on selective follow-up matters
on which they had requested further data. Meanwhile, we have urged
and are providing the staff with detailed briefings by way of introduction
to the Agency's history and functions. I am personally convinced
that direct discussions about our work and about specific instances
of interest to the staff investigators will be far more direct and
productive to them (saving us much useless work) than engaging
in debates about massive document transfer requests.
I am
To that end, I am very anxious to renew and by this letter
I would repeat my request to you that the Committee move
personally and directly into the inquiry at an early date.
delighted that you and the Committee are coming to visit our
headquarters for a discussion of the Intelligence Community
and the Agency and for an exchange on the precise interests which
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2,
:
.3,
particular Committee members have concerning the inquiry. We
need to understand the specific objectives the Committee seeks
and relate these to the priorities of the materials you will need.
I believe we can be helpful if we know these. Again, I am convinced
that the constructive long-term contributions that we both envisage
from the Select Committee's work will derive in a far more concrete
fashion by focusing on specific and major questions about intelligence
rather than consuming an inordinate amount of time reviewing the
details of all of our past history. In that way our main energies
and our judgment can be addressed to what kind of intelligence we
want in our free society of the future, rather than what we may
have had in the past..
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Sincerely,
7s Bill
W. E. Colby
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FRANK CHURCH, IDAHO, CHAIRMAN
JOHN G. TOWER, TEXAS, VICE CHAIRMAN
PHILIPA. HART, MICH.
WALTER F. MONDALE, MINN.
WALTER D. HUDDLESTON, KY.
ROBERT MORGAN, N.C.
GANY HART, COLO.
HOWARD H. BAKER, JR., TENN.
BARRY GOLDWATER. ARIZ.
CHARLES MC C. MATHIAS, JIT., MD.
RICHARD S. SCHWEIXER, PA.
WILLIAM G. MILLER, STAFF DIRECTOR
FREDERICK A. O. SCHWARZ, JR., CHIEF COUNSEL
CURTIS R. SMOTHERS, MINORITY COUNSEL
lnited States Senate,
SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
(PURSUANT TO 5. RES. 21, 18TH CONGRESS)
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510,
April 24, 1975
Executive
125 2019.
Ad Hoc Staft
75-416
Mr. William E. Colby
Director of Central Intelligence
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D. C. 20505.
Dear Director Colby:
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On behalf of the Senate Select Committee to Study Governmental
Operations with Respect to Intelligence Activities, I enclose a
specification, furnished to John Clarke yesterday, which calls for
: certain material referred to in your. December 24, 1974 report to
the President and provides further detail concerning certain CIA
material heretofore requested. Obviously it is not intended to
limit what we have already requested.
It is the Committee's expectation that all this material
should be produced in ten days.
I was heartened by the spirit of cooperation demonstrated in
your personal reassurances in our meeting on April 22, 1975, and
I understand that substantial material was made available to us
today at the CIA. However, the fact remains that too much material
called for in our document request remains outstanding and the
system apparently being employed to clear material for us builds
in excessive delays. A necessary prerequisite to our inquiry
proceeding expeditiously--as it should to restore public confidence
in our intelligence agencies and develop a new national consensus
on the proper functions of intelligence activity--is to eliminate
these delays.
Sincerely yours.
C
burch
Enclosure
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Frank Church
Chairman
62-116395-107
MATERIAL TO BE SUPPLIED TO
THE SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE BY THE CIA
SECRET
#MDR16.
DATE 1-19-01 BY SP-2 ALM/ZTG.
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIRD
ALL 
FBI INFORMATION CONTAINED
Specification of CIA Material Relating To
Director Colby's December 22, 1974 Report
and Director Colby's January 15, 1975 Senate Testimony
The Committee's original request to the CIA should have
been interpreted to cover all of the following in that the Committee
requested all material underlying Director Colby's January 15, 1975
testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee. In any event,
Director Colby's report of December 24, 1574, makes clear that all
the following material is central to the Committee's mandate.
CIA is requested forthwith to supply the following, as well as the
material which they have already collected in response to the
Committee's March 12 request.
The
1. All of the instructions on "Questionable Activities"
which were issued by Director Colby in 1973, or thereafter, except
for the "selected group of attachments" which were included in the
Colby Report and thus already furnished to the Committee.
2. All files relating to the following "questionable
activities" which were mentioned in the attachments to the Colby
Report:
(a) Project MHBOUND II (and any other project relating
to "Penetration of Another Government Agency").
(b) "Reporting on Dissident Groups".
(c) Projects Mockingbird, Celotex I and Celotex II (and
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any other'projects relating to "surveillance, telephone tap,
:
surreptitious entry or other action" taken on behalf of the
Agency against U.S. citizens in the United States).
(d) Project Merrimac (or any other project relating to
the "penetration" of domestic groups).
(e) Postal Service: (the files relating to "penetration
of the mail", mail opening or mail cover).
3.
All reports made by CIA's "senior operating officials"
in response to Director Schlesinger's letter of May 9, 1973, asking
for reports on activities which "might be construed to be outside
the (CIA's) legislative charter".
4. All employee or ex-employee responses to the same
‘letter as well as responses to the "standing order" referenced in
the letter and calling for such material in the future.
5. All files relating to CIA's participation in the
"so-called Huston Plan" (referenced on page 2 of Director Colby's
Report)..
Student").
6. Annex A of the Colby Report (re "Coverage of Subversive
(a) Any memoranda by Richard Ober on the establishment
of:
(1) Systems for coordination of activities
(2) Dissemination of material
(3) Regular reporting on activities
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Louis
. (b). The interim report suggested by paragraph 3 of Mr.
Karamessines'
memo.
7. Annex C..
(a) Any materials prepared for the review by the Director,
noted in paragraph 1, of Agency efforts to monitor international
activities of "radicals and black militants".
. (b) An index of all projects developed by the Special
Operations Group or by Agency Divisions in support of this
program.
(c) A list of all agencies which had data links with the
Special Operations Group as described in paragraph 5 of the
memo.
8. Annex D. (Special Operations Group--Possible Foreign
Links with American Dissidents)
:
(a) A list of all "organizations of interest" to the
Special Operations Group, including but not limited to those
mentioned in the memo from Mr. Ober.
. (b) A list of all topic headings or subjects used for
filing by the Special Operations Group.
(c) A list of all individuals or groups either "special
targets" of the Special Operations Group or of "special concern"
to the Special Operations Group, and a list of all program
targets, all operational projects and all individual Agent
projects.
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(a) The materials which constitutes or underlies the
"standing requirements" for information from the Special
Operations Group by the FBI, Secret Service, and Immigration
and Naturalization Service.
(e) Any documents consisting of or relating to FBI
comments on the "adequacy and relevancy" of Special Operations
Group information.
(f) Any reports "over the signature of the Director of
CIA" based on Special Operations Group information disseminated
to either the White House, the Secretary of State, the Attorney
General, and the FBI.
(g) Any reports, special studies, or estimates requested
and prepared by the Special Operations Group for the President,
his Counsel, or the Attorney General and for the Intelligence
Evaluation Committee.
(h) A description of the audio program of the Special
Operations Group.
(i) The "formal Table of Organization" of the Special
Operations Group.
9. Annex E
The complete "Allegations and Answers" series.
10. Annex F
(a) The reports from the CIA on Agency activities
"with respect to Mr. Howard Hunt and other parties" which were
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made available to "the appropriate law enforcement bodies".
1
(b) Any "information" assembled by the Inspector General
or made by him in regard to "CIA activity in connection with
Watergate and associated matters".
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1.
2 Mr. S. F. Phillips
-
April 30, 1975
MATERIAL FOR SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE (SSC)
· INVESTIGATING “INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
#moe 16.
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
NEREIN 
IS UNCLASSIFIED
TITLE/SUBJECT: Organization of the FBI
2. ORIGINATING ORGANIZATION: FBI
3.
DATE 1/29/01 DX SP-2-AL SE
NATURE OF MATERIAL: Letterhead memorandum with an
enclosure, FBI Functional Organization Chart
4.
DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION:
Unclassified
5. NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION STAMP: NA
6.
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:
Letterhead memorandum serves as a cover communication
to the FBI Organization Chart which was prepared 1/14/75;
and advises of certain changes in personnel since 1/14/75.
Chart identifies all FBI officials from Director down through
all Assistant Directors and their respective areas of responsi-
bilities; identifies all Sections in all Divisions with
indication of type of matters handled in Section; and includes
a list of all 59 FBI field offices.
7. REQUESTER/DATE OF REQUEST:
8.
9.
SSC. 3/19/75.106
RELEASING AUTHORITY: REC 106 62116325 inch,
DATE OF SUBMISSION: 4/9/75
16 MAY 7 1975
10. LOCATION OF FILE COPY: FBI file 62-116395-69
11. NONE.
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Mr. S. F. Phillips
April 30, 1975
MATERIAL FOR SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE (SSC)
✓ INVESTIGATING INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
1. TITLE/SUBJECT: Legal Authorities of the FBI
20
ORIGINATING ORGANIZATION:
FBI
3. NATURE OF MATERIAL: Letterhead memorandum with
enclosures described below
4.
DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION:
Unclassified
5.
NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION STAMP:
NA
6.
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:
Assoc. Dir.
(a) Untitled memorandum from Attorney General
Ramsey Clark to FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, 9/14/67,
dealing with FBI authority for investigations relating
to riot situations.
(b) Two untitled memoranda dated 8/24 and 25/36
from FBI Director Hoover recording instructions received
from President Franklin D. Roosevelt concerning FBI authority
for investigations of subversive activities, particularly
relating to communism and fascism.
(c) Untitled memorandum from FBI Director Hoover
to Assistant to the Director E. A. Tamm, 9/10/36, concerning
FBI authority for investigations of subversive activities,
_particularly communism and fascism, and the FBI function for
Dep. AD Adm. the coordination of such investigations with Army and Navy 105
Dep. AD Inv.
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(d) Presidential directives dated 9/6/39 and 1/8/43
(President Roosevelt); 7/24/50 (President Truman); and 12/15/53
(President Eisenhower). The first of the Roosevelt directives
designated the FBI as coordinator of all law enforcement in
the U. S. regarding espionage, abotage and neutrality matters;
the second Roosevelt directive reiterated the first. The Truman
directive vas a reiteration of the prior Roosevelt directives.
The Eisenhower directive expanded upon the previous directives
to include Atomic Energy Act violations.
7. REQUESTER/DATE OF REQUEST:
SSC.
3/19/75
8. RELEASING AUTHORITY: FBI
9. DATE OF SUBMISSION: 4/4/75
10. LOCATION OF FILE COPY: FBI file 62-116395-47
11. RELATION TO INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY PROBLEMS:
Some of the documents discuss role of the FBI as the
coordinating agency in connection with the activities of other
intelligence community agencies: Army and Navy Intelligence,
and State. Also, in the Presidential directive of 12/15/53,
there is stated the FBI responsibility for investigating all
violation: of the Atomic Energy Act.
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1. TITLE/SUBJECT: Legal Authorities of the FBI
2.
ORIGINATING ORGANIZATION:
FBI
to
3. NATURE OF MATERIAL: Letterhead memorandum (LHM) with
enclosure. described below, including exhibits to enclosure
some of which are classified "Confidential."
4. DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION: Confidential
5.
NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION STAMP: Should have
6. SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:
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Under cover of an LHM, there was forwarded to the
SSC an FBI "Intelligence Division Position Paper on Jurisdiction,"
dated 2/13/75. The purpose of the paper is to set forth an
analysis of the investigative authority granted by Presidential
Directives, the National Security Council, and orders of the
Attorney General, as well as to list statutes from which the
FBI draws investigative jurisdiction in the security and
intelligence area of operation. The LHM noted that certainy 7 1975
exhibits to the paper were extracted because of "Third Agency
Rule" requirements and that approvals were being sought-for
clearances to subsequently furnish the excluded exhibits.
Assoc. Dir. _
Dep. AD Adm.
Dep. AD Inv.
Asst. Dir.:
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Comp. Syst.
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Files & Com. _
Gen. Inv. _
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7. REQUESTER/DATE OF REQUEST: SSC.
8.
RELEASING AUTHORITY: FBI
9.
DATE OF SUBMISSION: 4/10/75
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10. LOCATION OF FILE COPY: FBI File 62-116395-78
11. RELATION TO INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY PROBLEMS:
This study encompasses Agreements and Presidential
Directives as well as Interdepartmental Intelligence Conference
and Interagency Committee on Internal Security documents issued
as supportive evidence in delincating the investigative juris-
diction of the FBI.
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FORMER SA HOBSON H. ADCOCK WAS CONTACTED THIS DATE BY THE
SAC. ADCOCK WAS FURNISHED INFORMATION AS SPECIFIED IN RETEL.
ADÇOCK ADVISED THAT HE HAD NOT AS YET BEEN CONTACTED BY ANY
REPRESENTATIVE OF CAPTIONED GROUP.
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MATERIAL FOR SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE (SSC)
INVESTIGATING INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
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1. TITLE/SUBJECT:
ORIGINATING ORGANIZATION: FBI
2.
3.
Jurisdictional Agreements
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NATURE OF MATERIAL: Letterhead memorandum with
enclosures described below.
4. DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION: Unclassified except for
one enclosure dated 2/7/66 classified "Secret.
5.
"
NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION STAMP: Should have
6. SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:
Enclosures are copies of various documents constituting
jurisdictional agreements between the FBI and other Federal
agencies or guidelines prepared by the Attorney General with
reference to investigative responsibilities between the FBI
and other Federal agencies in the security field generally.
The specific documents are as follows:
(a) Delimitations of Investigative Duties of the
FBI, the Office of Naval Intelligence, the Intelligence Division
of the Army, and the Office of Special Investigations, Inspector
General, U. S. Air Force, dated 2/23/49, with certain supplemental
agreements.
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(b) Agreement between the FBI and CIA dated 2/7/66,
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classified "Secret.'
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(c) Agreement between the FBI and Secret Service
Comp. Syst. _effective 7/30/73.
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(d) Investigative guidelines with reference to
Title 11, Organized Crime Control Act of 1970, Regulation
of Explosives, prepared by the Attorney General, submitted
by letter to the FBI 1/11/73.
7. REQUESTER/DATE OF REQUEST:
8. RELEASING AUTHORITY: FBI
9. DATE OF SUBMISSION: 4/8/75
SSC. 3/19/75.
10. LOCATION OF FILE COPY. FBI file 62-116395-65
11. RELATION TO INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY PROBLEMS:
These agreements and guidelines have direct bearing
on the scope of responsibility of other intelligence community
members and are in the nature of controls for both the FBI and
other community members where common interests and responsi-
bilities are present.
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MATERIAL FOR SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE (SSC)
INVESTIGATING INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
CHISSVION SI NIEVH
PATE 1-19-01 BY Sf
Assoc. Dir..
Organization of the FBI
FBI
ORIGINATING ORGANIZATION:
1. TITLE/SUBJECT:
2.
3.
NATURE OF MATERIAL: Letterhead memorandum (LHM)
5.
DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION:
Unclassified
NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION STAMP: NA
6. SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:
LHM refers to a request for the titles and number
of FBI field Agents assigned to internal security, intelligence
collection, and/or counterintelligence matters, operations, or
activities, together with the percentage of total Agent manhours
devoted to such matters. IHM advises that a current survey of
all FBI field offices had been made to obtain the desired data
but that since the information is considered highly sensitive,
it was not being furnished directly to the SSC, but being
maintained in the Intelligence Division at FBIHQ available
for review by appropriately cleared personnel of the SSC
Staff upon request.
Dep. AD Adm. _
Dep. AD Inv.
Asst. Dir.:
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Comp. Syst.
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Files & Com.
Gen. Inv.
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7. REQUESTER/DATE OF REQUEST: SSC. 3/19/75
8.
9.
RELEASING AUTHORITY: FBI
DATE OF SUBMISSION: 4/21/75
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10. LOCATION OF FILE COPY: FBI file 62-116395-82
11. RELATION TO INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY PROBLEMS: None.
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