s : a as . JEANNETTE RANKIN a @ ad Holena, Montana ” To all American Women: oo CONFIDENTIAL « I am proud-of the fact that my first vote cast in Congress was a vote against war, It was the first opportunity for a woman to vote, because T was the first woman to be elected to Congress. rn rs o@ - November 27, 1967 ° I believed then, as I do today, that women are the ones that must be concerned with the needs ,and. development of the human race. I have always fought for the dignity of all ‘human beings ~- for those of the prosent aswell as those of future’ generations. wot da ; . I will continue to struggle as long as I live. I hope all women will’ ‘respond to of Congress. . a tas ry CarolAAnderson | NO Ellen, Aurbakken inne Me4Bennett | Mia grant ; iiteed¥Briciges : dane’. BucHenholz . Catherjhe BifCamp Twila/LyttonxCavert | MaryJelark Elsie Thomasf~Culver “Raton Judd Le fe phat a, Judy #leanor/French ~ Mrs, Horace L. T¥riess . Frances FPritchman ‘ Mrs. Jact’Gilford . Ruth ‘Goodelman “we \ individuals. sO 7 nae Nw 55088 ‘Docld: ‘Soas6na5 | Ree (irs. John Benniott ) Polly ‘Cuthbertson . ; iva . JV if Fd ie £ Or N “Page 307 Initial Sponsors aa Vivitai?! Hallinan Mrs. E. YAWarburg | Dorothy MlassLer . Ann ArnoldHedgman Dr. Francés erring Lois CrosierHogle ao Rw Elizabeth (fohns , Mlorencestonnedyy CoretteAking Ruth-’Kinzler . Ruth:Krause Pony Mrs. Burton “Lane Vivecas Lindfors Mary Ely ‘Lyman Mary McCarthy Mitford Nelle jMorton \ The Jeamette Rankin Brigade is a coalition of exist - the following.call and join me in Washington on January G3, 1968, the. opening aay 7 oF Paes Jeannette Rankin” _ “Grace Mo; féifiowman : RosaXPag ks Louise4Peck ” -yaura/Phauls ‘ PEstheroike ‘ gether MAtandall Jeannette Rankin * CarmenxRist orucci , Juanita JiSaddler_ Mrs. Emlen Stokes Mary Adams-Sykes Helen B,.;Turnbull ynth Wedel cytes ie Anne—Wer eke Dagmar4Ii1 son: Winifred jYyeal. (Mrs. Martin Luther/King,Jr) Helen Huntington: Smith ing organizations and, ~ bee ’
a Oy Tere ad tr, we = a 4 w a - ” ce Y © , “ ca % + yn (ee TIAL fe JCdRCUC RQNKIN brigaae i 1 Mae "eg . , : ik 7 mos “ | Ld LAS by Su Vo SLE USSATELE aD — POON ON ON TT uo UF be a, a) nl gs tan} (Indicate page, name of SAN FRANCISCO — When 2#llonwide convening of | the : | Congress Feconvenes in Jan- Jeanette Rankin Brigade in political organizations that have newspaper city and stato.) yuary, the opening session will "de met with the demand that its first order of business must be ending the Vietnam war ami the withdrawal of Ameri- can troops from Southeast Asia. This demand will be pres- ented by woman power, organ- iz into the Jeanette Rankin Brigade. 's The women plan to convene a Congress of American Women to develop programs “dedicated , to reshaping American society and restoring our country to the cowu.munity of nations.” Besides demanding that the lemislators act to end the war, the women will <cemand that Congress: 3 Use its power to heal a sick euciety at home; _% Use its power to make re- rarations for Lae ravaged land we lewe behind in Vietnam; 9 Liten to what the Ameri- eu peemMe are saying and re- fuse the ir Ne dexiands of Yy-industrial complex, This mov “oment was inspired Yo an appeal by Jeanette Ran- Jar, the nation's first woman Congress, elected in 1917, Fwe had 10,000 women will to go. to pris son if necessary,” rid in May, “that would You cannot have wars out the women." sn iss Rankin, a militant Iead- of the sufiragette movement it. o ro fat eventuainy gained women * ee right ty vote under the Sth Amenhe- ai, voted in 1917 aginst U.S. involvement in “World War T and also opposed American military commitment World War IT, “The is no time to be po- lite,” Rankin said. “The army isn't polite when it se- Ircts a younf# man and says ‘Come and fight’, But they don’t take the politicians and doti- “mn makers to firht. tankin's militant oppo- --Goun to the Vietnam war was taken up by about 75 prorninent yimen throughout the. coun- ‘Y who izsued a call for the ts it 2s art hns Mafs ey “f froups Washington, Women for Peace and the Women's Intl. League for Peace and Frecdom have ralliak to support of the action and a drive is now underway to get the largest possible number of women to Washington for the joint opening session of Con- gress, Supportive action by women who cannot go to Washington Will be planned in various loca- lities, ' 7 One facet of the Conpress of American Women will be dis- cussion of clectoral action, says Nikki Bridees, San Francisca chairman of the brigade. “Many of us feel we should support peace candicates where they exist and ro into politics ourselves in other places, be- cause that way you iget a forum you don’t otherwise have," she SAYS. At present efforts are being made to get support from as many peace and women's vat Tale AAG PLR Eker AE “. Ne anemic wee we tne Se Ab ee ee we ee } £, a JEANNELTE ranscanft i ‘No time to be polite” B / Fe : as possible, “We also want the support of groups fike churches and labor unions, and ee GEriDENTIAL the type of program in which peace is just one facet,” Mrs. Bridres says, “We don’t want men, but do want their money and support.” Among the inilial sponsors are women from many walks of life bound together by a com- mon concern about the war — Mrs. Benjamin Spock; Mrs. Rosa Parks (of the Monigo- mery Alabams bus boycott): author Jessica Mitford; Grace Mora Newman (sister of Den- nis Mora of the Fart Hood Three); Mrs. Ann Baton, author Kay Boyle, Mrs, Warry Bela- fonte; Airs. Hsther Pike, Wirs. Martin Luther King, Jr. National executive secretary 9 "People's Vorld" —— San Francisco, California nn Northwest Final of the group is Mrs. Vivian Hoalllasan, i Detailed plans are still ini formation, Mrs. Bridges says, but organizations and indivi- duais are invited to join in any; way they can, The San Fran-: cisco Bay Area office Lelephone number is 474-4456, BL 2. c fe i Date: 12/16/67 Edition: VOlo 30 No ° Author: Editor: Title: 50 AL RICHMOND Character: or Classifications Submitting Office: CJ Being Investigated
qs a ~ “Ny in ai Aa a ac am dae «4 GEN, ae be nh N > a uit a Cause cead We feStoawtarelesd ‘ SAN FRANCISCO — amen ‘American women petition the on ink session of Congress on its vopening day (Jan. 15) to end the war in Vietnam, it will be “che most important coalition rf wemen ever formed,’ Af{rs. Wavian iantinan, executive sec- retary of the Jeanette Rankin ‘ vieade, tole 2 press conference ere last week. “There will be women rep- -senting the clergy, sclontists, revessionals, and leaders of " » civil rights movement,” she biee's clad women i by veanette Rankin, ‘cy's Zirst congress- ay who is now 86 years army wan The poonie's leacers hope jemough wonten {rom the Bay 4 ton the brigade to 2 plane charter feistble. Irquir.es about the chartered “lane c.A be acvressed to the fazal of].ce of the Brigade at Gtluta Gute avenue, S72 Telotnens 474-4438, The Brigade is now contact- ne congressional leaders, ask- 15 a ek cli = = TO (Mount Clipping In Saaco Below) ee Yearly Tes CHOY BONG i CUT ET OT r WG Wit mth u i >) ul LCA EGG ele 5 7) G co) a cmicnr an iF “peer are it) ut Oy CCHS PaG OY C My hy PMH ing ‘thom to mect the women at the capitol steps to receive their petition to put ending of of the event are prominent members of virtually every ma- jer nationsi church and wom- the war in Vietnam as the fiest en's organization, for example! order of business for the new Elsie Thortas Culver (World session of the Congress. Council of Churches); Mrs. Program for the event, as finalized, calls for presentation to Congress of the Brigade’s cemands (see PW Dec, 16) and then holding of a women's con- Martin Luther King, Jv. (South: ern Christian Leadorsnip Conf.) ; Jane Buchenholz (Americans for Democratic Action); Lllen Aurbaukken (United Church gress that afternoon to plan Women). political action on a local sczle, Also Afrs, Emilen Stokes Unless Congress acts on their (American Friends Service Committee); Airs, Jonn C, Ben- nett (Metodist, wife of John Bennett, dean of Union Theo- logical Seminary); author Susan X Sontag; actress Ruby ce; Judith Morse ‘iaton and Stace Luchsyaliot (Nati, Coun- cil of the Young Women’s Chris- tian Assn). Support for tha event was petition, the women wil use Jan, 16 to see their representa- fives and pressure them to sup- port their demands. “We are not going to do any- thing unconstitutional,” Xtra, Hallinan said. “We are going to petition Congress for redresa of grievances, There was aprec- ment at a mecting of the na- tional steering committee to also expected from authors give Congress three more,“Mary McCarthy and Betty months to act. After that wa Fricdan. will take to the strects — there was agreement on this by all those concerned,” Among the national syonsors ocal supportive events for those who cannot fo to VWash- ington are beng planned throughout the nation. Page 309 ~ (Indicate page, name of newspaper, City and state.) 5 "People's World" ——San Francisco, California Northwest Final 12/23/67 edition: Vole 30 Noe 5h Author: . Date: Title: Character: or Classification: Submitting Office: Cj Being Investigated
~ COVE IDENTIAL DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING @.5, POLICY IN YYEGTNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 35-1368 DEMONS es eo patipe cz tt Soe a SNE TRATION PROTESTING 08. POLICY IN VIETNAM, PORTLAND, OREGON, JANUARY 15, 1968 _ su 55088 _Docld: 32989545 Page 310 The "People’s world” (P¥) is a west coast communist weekly mewsoaper published in San Francisco, California. , (o 7 Ni hibe te SEZ, Glorig|/Shaich was nentioned in April, 1956, ;- by a Communist farty/(cT) functionary aS a" menber of the City Cornittes of the Albany, New York CP, Gloria Shaich attended an Albany CP conference im May, 1958, which was open to those “in or near to” the CP, & Second Source, April 17, 1956 June, 1958 MEF | noweHticonolayicne, has been g close associate of Oregon CP leaders and with her husband, BRernardiLernolad, has ftrequently attended CP ——ewonsored functions, Rose Leopold last attended an Orevon Cl state convention on January 24, sree Third Source, January 30, “1959 November 30, 1967 - Phoebe fiedman, Rose Leopold, and Gloria Shaich, during 1965, 1966, and 1967, have been active participants in various demon strations protesting U.S. policy in Vietnam which were held in Portland, Oregon. ee eo CONFIDENTIAL =
~ CONEUDENTEAL  ~ DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING © LS, POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C, JANUARY BDEVONSTRATION PROFESTTA US. POLICY IN VIETNAM, PORTLAND, GREGON, JANUARY The following persons at Portland, Oregon, on December 27, 1967, were advised of the above proposed denous tration: United States Attorney Sidmey I. Lezak at 9:50 a.m. United States Marshal Eugene G. Hulett at 9:30 a.m. Postal Inspector Nolan Brown at 11:30 a.m. Mx. Darrell L. Hoyt, Buildings Manager, Gensral Services Administration, at 9:55 am. Mx . donn EF, Wells, Special Agent, United States Secret Service, at 9:40 a.m. wi. ¢‘. 8. Toomey, Special Agent im Charge, 1iSth Military ic. WFipenmce Group at 6:25 am. We, natles G. Moseby. Clerk, Office of Special Investigations, _iewk Simtas Six Force at 8:32 am. Mx. L.A. Hancock, Special Agent, Naval Intelligence Command, at 8:30 a.m. Officer Charley F. Trimble, Intel Ligence Unit, Portland Police Bepartment at 8:35 a.m. ; Deputy Marvin VY. Woidyla, Intelligence Unit, Multnomah County Sreriff's Office at 8:35 a.m. ~ CONFIDENTIAL = § ~ NW 55088 Docld: 32989545 Page 31
v @ ~ ON POFNE (S&C x DEMONSTRATION BROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, 2.0, JANUARY 15, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTENC US. POLICY IN VIETNAM, PORTLAND, ORPCONR, FANEARY 15, 3968 cee vem ast tae es Corporal Lyle E. Mitchael, Intelligence Section, Oregon Stats Police, Milweukie Station, at 16:00 a.m. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FRI, It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents ares not to be distributed outsides your agency. ; - CONFIDENTIAL = NW 55088 Docld: 32989545 Page 312 «FAS hapenemensemenuore any an ep seek pee ee ee pas + * a
= + rr = SS FD-38 (Rev. §-22-64} A . hoot ER + ? 4 @ I os & a ge yay. wr. “ ji Ate. Coower tf BI 4 on alan Date: _ 12/28/67 © 9 fi gtt 1 . .e I. ATS Tas | ye. von Transmit the following in Oh cube Pavel (Type in plaintext or code) é AY ste. steer 7. y AIRTEL REGISTERED MAIL be ‘om _ ia . Loon suns. (Priority) I Miss Gandy. moe [E Repeapengennepenpen 1 TO: DIRECTOR, FBI FROM: SAC, MIAMI (105-9843) (P) % SUBJECT: ‘DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., ‘| JANUARY 8, 1968: ue | INFORMATION CONCERNING S oo (INTERNAL SECURITY) Re Miami teletype to Director dated 12/27/67. ke a Enclosed for the Bureau are 1F copies of LHM e concerning the captioned demonstration. Two copies are being furnished Philadelphia, the office of origin of the WILPF. Two copies are being furnished Atlanta and San Francisco who have current investigations concerning the Jeannette Rankin Brigade. One copy is being furnished . ; all other offices jor their information, . Aa wn |e The tityé jna’s not been changed to record thé new .__ set date since this ‘information has not been corroborated . in the Miami Divi‘sion. , rau a x fz, EINCLOS ULE 3 ~ Bureau (ine. 11) (RM) AGENCY: G-2, ONI, OSI, SEC. SER, 2-~ Atlanta (Ene. 2) (RM) ma 2 = Philadelphia (Enc. 2) (RM) RAO (iSO, GRE-6BY OZ Ze (1 - 100-9882) (WILPF) pate ronw Zo es ‘2 - San Francisco (Enc. 2) (RM) HOW FORW: 1 - . (Enc. 1) (RM) (Info) 2 - Miami (i — 105-98 CA) 4 (1 - 100-11990) Q ovr / eee (66 ) c, C. - Bishop 13 JAN 8 1968 i [ s SOIAN 1 Hess Sent a WW 55088 DoclaSyegéelsdgenPagd lmrge
wn MM 105~9843 aan Copies are being disseminated locally to NISO, 6 ND, Charleston, South Carolina; OSI, Robirs AFB, Georgia; 111th MI Group, Orlando, Florida; and Secret Service, Miami, The source concealed is PEARL CRAIGO (request), 343 West 46th Street, Hialeah, Florida, who furnished information to SA JOHN J, MATTIMORE. WFO AT WASHINGTON, D.C, Will corroborate new set date of January 15, 1968, MEAMI AT MIAMI, FLORIDA Will ascertain if individuals from this area plan to participate. \ 2 - _MW S5OG8 DoeTd:323989545 Page 314
_ UNIXQC@SBTATES DEPARTMENT OF we Os : r Ly) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION i in Reply, Please Refer to Miami, Florida i File No. December 28,- 1967 105-9843 RE: DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 8, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING A source, on December 27, 1967, advised that members of the Miami Chapter of the Women’s International League For Peace & Freedom had received the following communication: ; WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE & FREEDOM 2006 Walnut Street ~ Philadelphia 3, Pa, WIL-O-GRAM Phila., Pa. Dec, 15 URGENT IMMEDIATE ACTION JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE CALLS THOUSANDS OF AMERICAN WOMEN TO COME TO WASHINGTON. DATE CHANGED TO JANUARY 15. JOIN AMERICAN WOMEN FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TO PETITION THE UNITED STATES. CONGRESS TO END THE WAR IN VIETNAM AND HEAL SICK SOCIETY AT HOME, WEAR BLACK, MEET AT UNION STATION WASHINGTON, D. C, AT 11 A.M. WALK TO CAPITOL, WOMEN'S CONGRESS TO CONVENE IN AFTERNOON AT GEORGETOWN U. SOME WILL STAY NEXT DAY TO SEE CONGRESSMEN. “ok kk KOK OK WATCH FOR ANNOUNCEMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS YEAR PROGRAM, Contributions to this mailing gratefully accepted, This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency, | 1x ~sTRO - te ~ OD a copies © 3 ol lon — Joo me. Deed aa? ww 55088 Docld: 32989545 Page 315
- UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ° Miami, Florida fo Reply, Please Refer to December 28, 1967 FileNo 105-9843 - DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING Mle UNITED STATES POLICY IN VEBINAN, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 8, 1968 Character INFORMATION CONCERNING Reference Memorandum dated and captioned as above, at Miami, Florida All sources (except any listed below) whose identities are concealed in referenced communication have furnished reliable information in the past. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It ia the property ** of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside ww 55088 bDdstatf2S$e545 Page. 316
FEI ATLANTA . © . 600 Px URGENT 2/28/@%) IRB Ria We ate Fees , ty) 7 TO DIRECTOR; wFO AND SAN mancfsco ae ee | FROM ATLANTA 100-7300 aon | TELET ORE a "DEMONS TRA TION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON ; $ 4 DC, JANUARY EIGHT, SIXTYEIGHT, INFORMATION CONCERNING CINTPRWALI yo) 0B: - SECURITY). os REBUAIRTEL To ALBANY , DEC, FIVE, SIXTYSEVEN. ce = KINLEY JONES, REPORTER, WSB TELEVISION STATION, ATLANTA, GA., ADVISED ON DEC. TWENTYEIGHT, SIXTYSEVEN, THAT DURING INTERVIEW WITH JEANNETTE RANKIN AT WATKINSVILLE, GA., ON DEC. IWENTYSIX, SIXTYSEVEN, SHE STATED SHE INTENDED 10 LEAD THE PROPOSED MARCH OF WOMEN IN WASH- INTON DC, ON JAN. FIFTEEN, SIXTYEIGHT, AT WHICH TIME THEY WOULD a MARCH TO THE CAPITOL BUILDING AND PRESENT PETITITON FOR REDRESS OF ie GRIEVANCES TO JOHN MCCORMACK, SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. ij : RANKIN STATED SHE HAD RECEIVED A TELEGRAM FROM MCCORMACK LNFOR MING ’ HER HE WOULD BE GLAD 10 GREET THEM. RANKIN EXPLAINED THAT #RS. VIVIAN HALLINAN OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., INFORMED HER SOMETIME AGO THAT A GROUP OF WOMEN HAD FORMED AN ORGANIZATION CALLED THE JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE AND ASKED HER IF SHE WOULD BE THE HONORARY PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION, AT WHICH TIME SHE INFORMED THEM SHE WOULD BE DELIGHTED TO SERVE. RANKIN STATED SHE WAS ASKING WOMEN TO EXPRESS IDEAS AGAINST, ~ f é | THE INSTITUTION OF WAR AND THAT SHE WASA DBP OS ED TOTHE bbmbe eto LEncE ei TO SETTLE ANY DISPUTE. Lom ap JAN 4 1968: 1D | ey . ATLANTA CON an NG ATTEMPTS 102 OBTAIN ADDI TEOWMs=DETAILSmau! a fe 1G8 dintis oJ Ald FO ge. Pe nee (0+ Bet Aden, ' Wray. | END Lee gs Cpr LTS
36 (Fiev. 5-22-64) { 1 : . FBI . Date: 12/30/67 \ { Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Via AIRTEL * AIR MAIL* — (Priority) ; ~4---------~-~------~--+-----+---------3-1 ee bot TO: ‘DIRECTOR, FBI} |) pres FROM: ‘SAC, LOS ANGELES (100- -70701) (P) si (Mae —— . my cf et RE: |. — DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES Petey POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C. feypors dss . January 15, 1968 ; / a f yet wf INFORMATION CONCERNING Yo [| of} (INTERNAL SECURTTY) ‘S o 00:Washington Field \ ReBuairtel to all offices dated 12/5/67, sent under 4y caption "DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., January 8, 1968" and Los Angeles teletyve to Bureau and Washington Field captioned same. For the information of the Bureau, there are attached eleven (11) copies of an LHM, with two copies each for’ the Washington Field and San Prancasco Division. Instant LEM contains data currently availabie in the Los Angeles Division regarding the .. formation and plans pf the Jéannette Rankin Brigade (JRB). ‘ ; : A classification c "Confidential" has been placed on this LHM to protect the s¥mbol numbered informants utilized heréin, who are identified*as Follows: Source One Source Two Source Three , ‘3, Bureau (Encls.11) (RMAM) ‘ \ 2 - -_ San Francisco (Info) (hols. 2) (RMAM) REC 67 Le ave\Washington Fie DOT 1 bncols.2) (RMAM 7 1 OUN Sogou ton Fiel@ (100-47173) (Enols.2) (RMAM - <hO3 - Los Angeles era eee RTE Loy’ 1 - 100-61 745) (use) . . ) 1 - 134-2190)) “ INP@RMANT 3 JAN 8 1968 BDH/sdb AGENCY: G-2, ONI, OS:, § (lo) «. ai SEC. SER, — — 3 are 3D, CRD, Cb) LO? - ieee Dn fn oe i DATE FORW:_ fon fe f . * ve “Of, ca ; Sent —_._M Per Lo Special Agent in Charge iw 55086 DocId: S2989545 _ Page 318
LA 100-70701 There has been no attempt to characterize the listed organizations comprising the Jeannette Rankin Brigade on a national level inasmuch as these are national organizations. ; NW 55088 Docld: 32989545 Page 319
© _ © UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE \ FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Los Angeles, California In Reply, Please Refer to - December 30, 1967 File No. ancy oney RRR ES : TAL y 3 eae asad: DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES PCLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY ) Reference is made to prior Los Angeles memoranda dated December 12, 1967, relating to a proposed march on Washington, D. C., when Congress reconvenes in January, 1968, by the Jeannette Rankin Brigade (JRB). Source one advised on December 28, 1967, that a meeting of the Jeannette Rankin Brigade of Southern California was held on the night of December 27, 1967 at 1226 South Curson Avenue, Los Angeles, California. Source one advised the JRB in the Los Angeles area is comprised of the following organizations: Women for Legislative Action (WLA)(See Appendix) Women Strike for Peace (WSP)(See Appendix) Black Congress Santa Ana Peace Center Long Beach Peace Center Women's International League for Peace and Freedom First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles (See Appendix - Communist Infiltration of the First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles) Individuals Against the Crime of Silence Los ‘Angeles Times a daily newspaper published in Los Angeles, page ll, August 12, 1967 |The August 12, 1967, morning edition of the Los Angeles | Times on page 11, described the Black Congress as a ' coalition of South Central Los Angeies | ‘Broups, many of / them advocating Negro militancy. . Se ie. , Copia Ep i > a aye oe tad sal pe we. meat F ' ar pty, Nw 55088 qt de 2 Tleosas Page 320 RNCT acrop OL a
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY ) Source one described the Black Congress as an amalgamation of civil rights organizations who are advocating the withdrawal of American troops from Vietnam and the money being utilized to carry on the war in Vietnam be used to fight poverty in the United States, provide better jobs in the ghetto, and provide more welfare benefits for the under-privileged in the United States. Source three advised on March 3, 1966 that the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom is a peace- oriented womens' organization which is 'Anti-War', per se. In addition, they work superficially in regards to civil rights issues. The participants are primarily active church-goers with a few former Communist Party members. Women's International League for Peace and Freedom's activities have included demonstrations and distribution of literature opposing the Vietnam war. Source one described the Santa Ana Peace Center, Long Beach Peace Center, and Individuals Against the Crime of Silence as peace-oriented organizations in the Los- Angeles area who advocate the withdrawal of all American troops from Vietnam. Source one advised the JRB on the national level now consists of persons from all walks of life representing in part the following organizations. MW 550868 Doold: 32999545 Page 321 National Council of Churches . World Council of Churches United Church Women United Church of Christ American Friends Service Committee SORT Rese an me + ats Ff Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party ~-O2.
NW 550868 Docld: 32989545 Page 322 DEMONSTRATION PROTFSTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15, 1962 INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY ) Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Americans for Democratic Action Fellowship of Reconcilitation National Council of Jewish Women Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee Congress on Racial Equality 7 W. E. B. Du Bois Clubs of America (See appendix) National New Politics Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy Source one reported that at the meeting of the JRB on December 27, 1967, it was reported the following women would attend the demonstration protesting United States policy in Vietnam, Washington, _D.C., on January 15, 1968: . Sheil ‘Sloane Mary*”Clarke Mary \Pearson Two or more women representing the black community would also go depending upon the amount of money raised by the JRB to finance their trip to Washington, D.C, Source one advised that all the above named individuals are members of Women Strike for Peace (WSP)(See Appendix),
. . 4 ~ . ° - , Koa DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY} Source one advised that Joyce Angus is on the Executive Committee of WSP. Source three advised in July, 1955, that Mary Clarke was dropped from Los Angeles County Communist Party (LACCP) in the Spring of 1955 for personal reasons and not for any political differences with LACCP. Source one further reported that Glory Roberts of Pacoima, California, who is editor of the "Social Action Communicator", a monthly publication located in Pacoima, California, recording secretary of the Peace Action Council (PAC) (See Appendix), and representative to the PAC from the Black Congress and vice versa, was selected as Chairwoman of a JRB committee to reach into the black community to get participants from the Black ghetto involved in the demonstration in Washington, D.C, on January 15, 1968. Source one advised that in order to do this, all the organizations comprising the JRB will have to pledge money to get the women to Nashington, D.C. and back to Los Angeles, California. Source one stated that three committees have been established within the JRB. One of these committees has been established to draw up a list of redress of grievances. Each branch of the JRB throughout the nation will, when gathered in Washington, D.C. as a main committee, decide the major grievances and the redress of grievances will be incorporated into a petition to be presented to Congress. The second committee will be to involve the people in the black community in the demonstration. The third committee is to act as a coordinating committee. Source one further advised it was reported that the women from Southern California will leave by plane on Sunday, January 14, 1968 at approximately 10:90 A.M., arriving Washington, D.C, at approximately 6:00 P.M. on the same date. No definite information was available yet regarding the airlines on which the women would be flying. The cost per ! person will be $216. This amount will be paid by money recéived from pledges, some individuals will pay part of their expenses with the remainder coming from the pledges, veo . myo ors i toy e. ea ~ dh. NW 55086 DBoold: 32989545 Page 323
: ae Sir NW 55088 Doeld: 32989545 Page 324 PSS eatpemenerrnenene 9 ___ @—_____._. DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) and other women making the trip will pay all their own expenses. No expenses are contemplated while the women are in Washington, D.C. inasmuch as arrangements have been made for the women to stay with other WSP members in the Washington, D.C. area. Source one advised that it is contemplated all the women will stay in Washington, D.C, until Tuesday, January 16, 1967. Source one advised it was reported the women from across the nation would gather at the Union Depot, Washington, D.C. at 11:30 A.M. on January 15, 1968. Source one further reported it is hoped ten thousand women will participate in the demonstration. After the gathering at Union Depot, the women will march in solemn procession, all wearing black, to the steps of the capitol building where the petition containing the redress of grievances will be presented to the Congress. Source one further advised it had been reported that Representative Me Cormick and Senator Mansfield had agreed to receive the petition. Representative Me Cormick, according to source one, had agreed to accept fifteen women in his office at which time he would receive the petition, but source one advised the. JRB now wants Representative Me Cormick and Senator Mansfield to accept the petition on the steps of the capitol building in order that they might get news coverage. After the petition has been presented, the JRB wants the redress of grievances read into the Congressicnal Record. Further activities | of the JRB while in Washington, D.C. are to includé a three hour "Women's Congress" > possibly on the grounds of Georgetown University. Mary Clarke pointed out that although the original intention had been to have only those women participate in the JRB who were willing to risk arrest for civil disobedience, she stated at the above meeting that no civil disobedience is anticipated in view of the large number of organizations participating who are opposed to such civil disobedience. However, she further stated that individuals are not going to be discouraged who might elect to create civil disobedience. -5-
MW 55068 Docld: 32999545 Page 325 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) Tentative agreement was reached at this meeting ‘for those women who are unable to fly to Washington, D.C. to participate in local action in Los Angeles, California on January 15, 1968, as follows: 9:30 A.M. Assemble at California State Building in the downtown civic center, march with picket signs pointing out that the reported thirty billion dollars being spent in the Vietnam war should be spent in the state and the city. 10:30 A.M. March to the Los Angeles City Hall. 11:30 A.M. March to Los Angeles City Board of Education, 450 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California. At the present time no local civil disobedience is planned. The JRB subcommittee to involve members of the black community in the demonstration will attempt to obtain a speaker from the ghetto to appear at the above locations; however, such a speaker has not yet been agreed upon. s Source one advised on December 29, 1967, that CLARA: "AUERBACH of San Francisco, California, has contacted local coordinators of the JRB to advise then that approximately 20 women from the San Francisco area will be traveling to Washington, D.C., via Los Angeles, leaving San Francisco on January 13, 1968. Source advised that Mrs. Auerbach was active in both the WSP and the WLA in Los Angeles prior to moving to San Francisco about three years ago. The Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office are cognizant. Duty Agent Jenkins, Region II, United States Army, Pasadena, California, was furnished a summary of the above information on December 29, 1967. An information copy of this memorandum is being furnished that agency, and one each to the United States Attorney, Los Angeles; Secret Service, Los Angeles; Office of Special Investigations, Norton Air Force Base; and Naval Investigative Service Office, San Diego, California. aT SP TS ag ie rf % _ 6 ~~ #,.™ a
O86 Doold: 32989545 Page 326 Deng be Sit ek ed . , ADEM. COMMUNIST INFILTRATION OF THE FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH OF LOS ANGELES A source advised on May 22, 1967, that the premises of the First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles, 2936 West 8th Street, Los Angeles, California, have been utilized for meetings by Communist Party members and sympathizers over a period of years. Speakers and lecturers at.the church frequently .espouse Communist causes or follow the Communist Party line, Communist front group literature is distributed at the church. The church is used by some Communist Party members for "mass concentration" work. This same infiltration extends to adjuncts of the church such as the Unitarian Public Forum and -the Fellow- ship for Social Justice, formerly known as the Unitarian- Universalist Fellowship for Social Justice. STEPHEN H. FRITCHMAN has been minister of the church since 1948. Reverend STEPHEN H. FRITCHMAN is described in the Fourth Resort, Un-American Activities Committee in California, 1948, page 115, as a very active "Communist fronter" and connected with numerous "Communist front organi- zations and activities." Membership in the First Unitarian Church does not, of itself, connote membership in or sympathy with the Communist Party. APPENDIX wath we kena € yy c RN ~ wars, cee Pr apa a tn ct eer i gy yen tn
_ ew S5088 Doold: 32589545 Page 327 SAE te res arwere ene! * ~ ‘ ~@ ‘ . * . @ we ey { fret APPENDIX' COMMUNIST INFILTRATION OF THE WOMEN STRIKE FOR PEACH, Also Known As Women's International Strike for Peace A source advised on May 14, 1967, that the Women Strike for Peace (WSP) in the Southern California area began its operations in the late “all of 1961, as an affiliate of the national organizat.son formed in Washington, D.C, It is a peace oriented women's organization which is opposed to the present American foreign policy in Vietnam, It has also sought legislation which would bring about the abolition of the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HCUA). In recent months the organization has sponsored demonstrations protesting the United States involvement in Vietnam and carling for the complete withdrawal of all United States troops from Vietnam, In the spring of 1966, it was instrumental in originating and putting into effect a campaign advocating supcor, for “peace candidates" in the upcoming 1966 Congressional elections. The same source stated that WSP is a non-membership organization and has no officers, The organization is open Lo women of a1i political opinions who are interested in world peace, It maxes no effort to exclude from its activities members of, or persons sympathetic tc, the Communist Party and related groups. The guiding force behind the, Southern California 3 is MARY CLARKE. A second source advised in July, & CLARKE was dropped from the Western Division, Los curty Communist Party (LACCP) in the Spring of 1955, sonal reasons and not because of any political differences with the ACCP. - Tne first source advised that Southern California WSP maintains its office at 5899 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles. it receives mail through Post Office Box 19739, Los Angeles 19, California. APPENDIX
NW 35088 Docld: 329599545 Page 326 ” . © L A, tm, } ee SN © APPENDIX W. E. B. DU BOIS CLUBS OF AMERICA (DCA) A source advised that on October 26-27, 1963, a con- ference of members of the Communist Party, USA (CPUSA), including national functionaries, met in-Chicago, Illinois, for the purpose cr setting in motion forces for the establishment of a new national Marxist-orlented youth organization which would hunt for the most” peaceful transition to socialism. The delegates were told that it would be reasonable to assume that the young socialists attracted into this new organization would eventually pass into the CP itseif. A second source has advised that the founding con- vention for the new youth crganization was held fron June 19-21, 1964, at 150 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, California, at which time the name W.E.B. Du Bois Clubs of America (DCA) was adopted. Approximately 500 delegates from throughout the United States attended this convention. The second source advised in September, 1966, that Mike Zagarell, CPUSA Youth Director, stated that in Negro communities the Party still supported the plan to build "left" sccialist centers and to solidify the Party base through the DCA. This s..°-ce also advised in September, 1966, that Daniel Ruoin, CFUSA National Organizational Secretary, stated the Party - believes the DCA should have a working-class outlook and be a mass organization favorable to socialism, socialist countires and Marvism, and in Aapetl, 1967, advised that Gus Hall, CPUSA General Secretary, indicated the DCA primary emphasis should be on developing mass resistance to the draft. & third source advised in September, 1967, that Jarvis s elected chairman of the DCA on September 10, 1967, at the A fourth source advised during August, 1967, that Jarvis Tyner is 2 member of the National Committee of the CPUSA. A. fifth source advised on September 21, 1967, that the headquarters of the DCA is located at 34 West 17th Street, New York, New York. APPENDIX 4, Serre op rs et OE BES CE IT NTIS I ES, ams ene rrp 2 ret en ST RIEL TRY MERE |
° ° . 6 @ 4 i i VIR@ Wun i APPENDIX WOMEN FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION senenieienre nine atm fern marron arene & source advised on May 1, 1963, that the women for Legislative Action was formed in 1952, claiming to be an independant organization dedicated to non-partisan parti- cipaticon in legislative and civie activities, Its ocsition in favoring or opposing legislation usually parailels the posivlon of the Communist Farty and related groups. it also supports legislation to abolish the House Committee on Un- anerican Activities. Memoershio in the Women for legislative setion does not, of itself, connote membership in or sympathy with tre Communist Party. t ra 7 , Another source advised on May il, L967, that the yomen fc: eats lative Action continues to be active in the nf wos An ngei es area, APPENDIX Te EA a ay . Ye ye “phe rely 8 sne) tee eee mee og a aM be ge =: Nw S508 Doold: 32989545 _ Page 325 hi i a ee Hae mee ideet kk es 1 rr
{ | 4 v Tt £ a Beep lity ope tenga 4 atad! Ee DL peel oF UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Los Angeles, California In Reply, Please Refer to December 30, 1967 File No. z; cya Title ~ DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 15, 1968 Character INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) Reference Los Angeles memorandum dated and captioned as above.” All sources (except any listed below) whose identities are concealed in referenced communication have furnished reliable information in the past. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. ny S5088 Dooid: 32989545 Page 330 ee te TL = ie
b-36 (Re mad ansarnabeneaticatithaniale is oe metic = tiiatassscibiblibnonn inte bak yor INTERNAL SECURITY) - 2219 78 OO: WFO) te mk 6 ReBuairtel to Albany, 12/5/67, and Atlanta teletype a clos to Director, WFO and San. Francisco, 12/28/67. en = S| nN Enclosed herewith for the Bureau are 11 copies, for i IN: WFO @ copies, and for San Francises 2 copies, of an LHM cap- rn eco g tioned as above, prepared at Atlanta, Georg gle. on ‘1/2/63,. and iy | :-“. -tsuitable for dissemination. ; ot RO — 5 | ia. =. Copies of the enclosed I are beinz furnished to ~. tte, @1lith MIG, Region V, Fort McPherson, Ga.; U.S. Secret Service, "" J} Si © Atlanta, Ga.; NIS, Charlesgon, S.C.; OSI, Robins AFB, Ga.; : ' | wand USA, Atlanta, for their information. ™ mi } ra | IS a The source utilized in the enclosed LHM is INFORMANT =" ion . EAclosed LHM is being classified confidential since el. | /-Y unauthorized disclosure of information furnished by the infor- i i wt} 487 mant reflected therein could reasonably result in the identi- [3 | S ee fying of. this source of continuing value and jeopardize the, is “poe future effectiveness adits cet mec RseCReETY a4 i HES G?~ Bureau (Enc, 11) emtdas 22JAN 4. 1968 So | ~ 2 = WFO! (Enc. 2) (RM) sine ee om — fal Py _ 2.> San Francisco. (Ene.. 2) (RM) ~ 3. eee «fd. gis 2 - ‘Atlanta’ A 4 an Voi 9 1969 ° 2 Ag tered: pAOUE ! Sent M Per i aba tL oe) Ny Spec aiAgent in Charge ae SS086 , Docld: 32989545 Page 33 . Vv. 9922-64) e FBI Date: 1/3/68 if Type in plaintext or code) Vie AIRTEL AIRMAIL “ y (Priority) a : TOs DIRECTOR, FBI ; t oo ed FROM : SAC, ATLANTA (200-7386) (P) | SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. Ss, Bi a POLICY IN VIETNAM, an ar, WASHINGTON, D.C.,” af a are JANUARY 8, 1968 . “ pe “ \: ya INFORMATION CONCERNING iN
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Atlanta, Georgia In Reply, Please Refer to January 2, 1968 COPIES DESTROYED CONFIDENTIAL DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S, POLICY IN_ VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D,C,, JANUARY 8, 1668, INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) ‘Kinley Jones, Reporter for WSB Television Station, Atlanta, Georgia, advised on December 28, 1967, that during an interview with JeannetteYRankin at Watkinsville, Georgla, on December 26, 1967, she stated she intended to lead the — proposed march of women in Washington, D.¢., on January 15, 1968, at which time they would march to the capitol building and present a petitition for redress of grievances to John McCormack, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rankin stated she had received a telegram from Mr. McCormack inform- ing her he would be glad to greet them. Rankin explained that Mrs, Vivian Wal linan of San Francisco, California, informed her sometime ago that a group of women had formed an organiza~ tion called the "Jeannette Rankin Brigade", and asked her if Bhe would be the honorary president of the organization, at which time she informed them she would be delighted to serve, Rankinistated she was asking women to express ideas against the institution of war and that she was opposed to the use of violence to settle any dispute. VIVIAN HALLINAN - A source advised on October 31, 1962, that Terence: Hallinan, the son of Vivien Hallinan, stated in October, 1962, that his mother would be willing to Join the CP if her husband, a Vincent, Hallinan, would also join. —— : This docament contains neither recommendations of eonclustons ef the FBI, It ts the property of the FRI an ia loaned te your agency; it and ita contents are not to be ia- tributed outside your agancy. CONFIDENTIAL GROUP . EXCLUDED FROM AUTOMATIC DOWNGRADING AND DECLASSIFICATION quoLeseas : NS ~e mist hee 1971, /: S5088 Doold: 32989545 Page 332
Or aianelll ¥ . . saeneatatee nN Serre ee DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY. IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 8, 1968 _. Vivian Hallinan was arrested on a civil , rights sit-in demonstration at Auto Row tage Franeisco, California, in April, 19 Sergeant William Davis, San Francisco County Jail Number 2, San Bruno, Californtea, ‘ advised on August 22, 1966, that Vivian Hallinan served a month in the County * Jail from July 5, 1966, to August 2, 1966, having been found guilty ona sit-~ in charge, ax CONFIDENTIAL Lo S088 Doold: 32589545 Page 333
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PAGE TWO pos Bates SOURCE \-, RELIABLE-CONCEAL, ADVISED | 8d PRESS CONFERENCE HELD AT GOTHAM HOTEL,. NYC UANUARY ‘THIRD .. LAST, ANNOUNCED JRB SPONSORING JANUARY: FIFTEENTH NEXT : DEMONSTRATION IN. WASHINGTON, DC, WITH ASSISTANCE OF’. WOMEN STRIKE FOR PEACE CWSP). PARITCIPANTS WILL INCLUDE FLORYNCEYKENNEDY, ruswore, JUDY MORSEXEATON, THE DAUGHTER a OF SENATOR WAYNE MORSE, AND MRS. BENJAMINYGPOCK. AT THE CONFERENCE IT WAS STATED SOME NEGRO WOMEN WOULD PARTICIPATE, JHICH WAS DESCRIBED AS AN UNPRECEDENTED MOVE. | KENNEDY IS A NEW YORK ATTORNEY WHO HAS — . ne ~ REPRESENTED H,. RAP BROWN OF SNCC. , INFORMANT: | ASTERISK, RELIABLE- “CONCEAL, EN AE Mae Ste car merece 4 RE AY A Nit Matas We hb AM EI De rey at set CHOW s ADVISED IN NOVEMBER, - NINETEEN SIATY FIVE, RUBY DEE WAS A MEMSER OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY. END PAGE TWO ° - NW 55088 Docld: 32989545 Page 335 Rink" "cence Wiesehidscieteatn c aeenia, chek hal Metlce choad a at ame A _Aietcie e e eT
ON JANUARY FOURG3 INSTANT, FIVE SEPARATE Alg@y yf” APPEARED If "THE VILLAGE VOICE", A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER IN NYC. ° RUBY DEE, LINDA MORSE, MRS. BENJAMIN SPOCK AND SUSAN SONTAG APPEARED BY NAME AND PHOTO SEPARATELY IN FOUR OF THE ADS REQUESTING "JOIN ME IN WASHINGTON JANUARY FIFTEENTH," AND INCLUDED IDENTICAL COMMENTS REFERRED TO IN “NEW YORK TIMES” AD OF JANUARY THIRD LAST. THE FIFTH AD STATED "WE WANT TEN THOUSAND WOMEN IN WASHINGTON JANUARY FIFTEENTH” AND INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING | COMMENTS: . * " THE BROADEST COALITION OF AMERICAN WOMEN IN HISTORY-WOMEN YOUNG AND OLD, FROM CHURCH, POLITICAL, y | PEACE AND MINORITY GROUPS, FROM THE ARTS, POFESSIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS-WILL SPEAK WITH A SINGLE VOICE THE DAY . - CONGRESS OPENS. WE WOMEN, REPRESENTING FIFTY ONE PERCENT OF THE VOTING POPULATION, WILL DEMAND THAT AS ITS FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS, CONGRESS WITHDRAW US TROOPS AND ACT TO MAKE A DECENT LIFE FOR OUR TWENTY THREE MILLION BLACK PEOPLE AND ALL CITIZENS. - END PAGE THREE
PAGE FOUR... . - . " . "WE WILL CONVENE OUR OWN CONGRESS OF AMERICAN ww **, WOMEN, FOLLOWING OUR PETITION AT THE CAPLTOL «: WE WILL’. a] DECLARE OUR INTENTION TO MOBILIZE ON ALL LEVELS IN OUR ks 2 or COMMUNITIES TO RESHAPE OUR SOCIETY. START THE NEW YEAR WITH A DAY OFF FROM HOME OR JOB TO WORK FOR PEACE WITH THE 7 JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE.” a en ’ . a SUSAN SONTAG IS AN AUTHOR AND WRITER... Sy ON JUNE SIXTEENTH, SIXTY SEVEN, JNFORMANT ~~ |” _ RELIABLE- CONCEAL, ADVISED THAT AT A “WEETING OF NATIONAL’ YOUTH COMMISSION, CPUSA, ON JUNE FOURTEENTH, SIXTY SEVEN, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, LINDA MORSE,? AKA LINDA DANNENBERG, WAS THEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE“ CPUSA. ALL ABOVE ADS LISTED NEW YORK ADDRESS OF- Loe JRB AS ONE THREE THREE WEST SEVENTY SECOND STREET, NYC. ON JANUARY FQURTH INSTANT, BSS, NYCPD, ADVISED  “ - THAT NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING JRB IS KNOWN , EXCEPT THAT THEY CONTINUE TO HAVE TWO TRAINS RESERVED FROM NYC TO WASHINGTON, DC, ON JANUARY FIFTEENTH NEXT AND END PAGE FOUR , 7 ; NW 55088 Docld: 32989545 Page 337
hg PEP eT sat en See ae hee ee eee ee gee ty ar ela . PAGE FIVE ARE BEING ASSISTED BY WSP, JOHN MARTIN, PASSENGER REPRESENTATIVE, PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD, NYC, ADVISED JANUARY FOURTH INSTANT, THAT ORIGINAL REQUEST BY JRB FOR TWO TRAINS COULD NOT BE FURNISHED BY RAILROAD BECAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT EQUIPMENT. ONE TRAIN OF EIGHTEEN CARS BEING RESERVED. TRAIN WILL POSSIBLY INCREASE TO TWENTY CARS. MARTIN ESTIMATED TOTAL OF FOURTEEN HUNDRED PASSENGES WOULD BE TRANSPORTED. TRAIN TO DEPART NYC SEVEN TWENTY AM, JANUARY FIFTEENTH NEXT, annie ewan SEVEN THIRTY SIX TO PICK UP ADDITIONAL PASSENGERS, ARRIVE WASHINGTON, DC ELEVEN TEN AM, NO OTHER STOPS BETWEEN NEWARK AND WASHINGTON. TRAIN WILL DEPART WASHINGTON SEVEN TEN PM, JANUARY FIFTEENTH NEXT, ARRIVE NEWARK TEN FORTY FIVE PM, ARRIVE NEW YORK CITY ELEVEN PM, . . MARTIN STATED A GROUP FROM PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, ORGANIZED BY ONE ETHEL TAYLOR, TELEPHONE NUMBER L O FOUR FIVE FIVE SEVEN ZERO, HAS RESERVED THREE COACHES ON REGULAR TRAIN DEPARTING PHILADELPHIA EIGHT TEN AM, JANUARY FIFTEENTH NEXT, ARRIVING WASHINGTON, DC TEN TWENTY AM. END PAGE FIVE -EORR-ES-WS_ARRIVE ” 7 eee AE LLM ‘ > pares se “em om peal et “4 naa aaah glial ania at tele Meek tek' a haan coder 2 sclnn Senate ph Teen tee eet Bo dn elt eS ete ere en I TO
| : GRA on AP tages PER ae Seog FBI Date: Transmit the following in 1/4/68 air, Ths tle. Lehoneh,. oir. Mebro Air. Ba hep. Mr. Cacper.. Mr. Call bag Mr. Comad Mr. b- Tar. ¢ thee, Bose. Toe ET, Oe ENT Te * (Type in plaintext or code) wihr:. Tay wend : AIRTEL ° I Mr. ‘Pr ozver. Via Tele. Neom , (Priority) { “Tiss Holmes Sorc rrr cron ieee es | TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448475) , 9 °° - a FROM: SAC, WFO (100-47173) om +e . Or iene fone. Se ; ‘ DEMON STRATION- PROTESTING His rb Ae “UNITED STATES POLICY IN !, VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C. a TE 4 a JANUARY 15, 1968. 77" Lane Aastlat me" 7 (00: WO) . ” Transmitted herewith are 1l “optes of an LHM el L for the Bureau with 2 each for New York and Philadelphia ~ aa describing above demonstration, il LHil being disseminated locally to Secret Servige, 3 AUSA and military intelligence agencies, Local law enforce. * ~ . 3 sources used in LIN are: first source is INFORMANT second source is S$ov@eeg thir source is {NPE&RMANE ment agencies cognizant. i LH is classified\"Confidential" in view of the fact that information reported to the identity of @ source of future effectiveness, REG 5 vos : f > me oe i fa? Troma | vast Source cours lead ZG “WFO continuing to follow and will report pertinent sad: ° det i}s Aol: 6G of, weve w ryan er Wale e Yap e God OG le ~ Bureau ¢ f UG 2- New York (RMP ‘{Enc. 2) 2- Philadelphia (100- 49497) & 2- WFO. - + (1- 100=44061) _ i i AIRTE ~ we ; _* a LAsproved:- a Nae FN gent Mw 55088 Deighdy BGs oop ,Agage 18 Sharge 1S (SD, “enw; CB)” DATE FORV: aoa ns (tos. seed pMfemns 7 tS 31 ? Ee iad ) Gn SG. wea, / os @ ‘ . c, ay" a. Soa ute ve Per PRE MEE Eh erty, d . eB JAN 9 1968
| Hw S5088 Doold: 32989545 Page 341 o@ ' £@ UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION CONEIDEN TIAL In Reply, Please Refer to Washington, D. C. 20535 File No. January 4, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY "IN VIEINAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. JANUARY .15, 1968 A confidential source, who has furnished reliable information in the past, advised on January 4, 1968, that the Jeannette Rankin Brigade (JRB) with headquarters at 133 West 72nd Street, New York City, originally scheduled a demonstration in Washington, D.C. on January 8, 1968, to coincide with the opening of Congress. [In view of the fact that the reconvening of Congress was delayed until January 15, 1968, the organization rescheduled the demonstration for that date. The source stated that the JRB is composed mostly of members of Women Strike for Peace, a pacifist organization and is using the name of the JRB only for this one affair. The above source stated that individuals are to- meet at Union Station in Washington, D.C., at approximately 11:30 a.m, on January 15, 1968, and then walk in a "silent procession" to the United States Capitol, Literature sent out by the local office of Women Strike for Peace indicate that the women will assemble at Union Station at the above time and “in solemn procession and wearing black, we will walk to the Capitol steps behind our delegation who will present our '"Women's Petition to the Congress"*’ demanding redress of grievances," According to the source, the group wanted to have Speaker of the House McCormick and Senator Mansfield meet them on the Capitol steps and accept the above mentioned petition, Thereafter, the women would visit both the Senate and the United States House of Representatives and confer CON FIDEN TIAL GROUP I Exeluded from automatic downgrading and . “
NW 55066 * Ae” Sy Sat vd Sree. Xe temieentneas HE, ae _2@ ra - DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING CONFIDENTIAL UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, _WASHINGTON, D.C, JANUARY 15, 1968 with individual Congressmen in their offices, These women were to attempt to persuade Congressmen to lend their support to end the war in Vietnam, The source indicated that the organization had written to Speaker McCormick and Senator Mansfield asking to be met on the Capitol steps but Speaker McCormick had answered by stating that he could not meet ~ them on the steps but he would be willing to receive a delegation of ten to fifteen women in his office on that date, The source stated that Senator Mansfield had not. replied to their request, , - The source stated that some of the women in the JRB want to commit acts of civil disobedience so that they may be arrested but most of the individuals involved do not think it advisable to commit acts of civil disobedience, The source stated that at no time have any specific details been mentioned as to the acts of civil disobedience which - might be committed. The source stated that following the visit to Congress, the women would like to hold a meeting - sometime between 2 p.m, and 6 p,m, at some logical site in Washington, D.C. Source stated that negotiations are under way to rent the D,C, Armory for that time and they. have the money available for such rental but some of the leaders object to a clause in the contract which would allow the Armory to.cancel the reservation at-any time, The source stated that negotiations are also underway to rent a ballroom at the Shoreham Hotel. According to the source, 3,000 women are expected to participate in the above demonstration with most of them coming by train from New, York City. The source stated that Sylvia\Lichtenstein has been ‘appointed coordinator of the demonstration, ; . A second source, who has furnished a reliable information in the past, advised on July 10, 1951, that Sylvia Lichtenstein was a ’ member of the Newspaper Club of the Communist Party in the District of Columbia from 1947 to 1950, CON FIDEN TIAL - 2 DocTd: 325989545 Page 342
‘ eu & , ¥ od ar ot rod 7 Sea » or AY Oe . DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING CONFIDENTIAL UNITED STATES POLICY IN | VIETNAM, WASHINGTON,’ D.C. JANUARY 15, 1968 Captain Robert Krahling, United States Capitol Police, advised on January 3, 1968, that a delegation from the JRB and their attorney, JosephXForer, met with officials of the United States Capitol Police on January 2, 1968, -; 3 concerning details of the proposed demonstration, These ee individuals were advised by the United States Capitol Police |: that they cannot demonstrate on the Capitol grounds in ~ tt a group or carry placards, as such activity is prohibited ~ by rules of Congress, Forer, as attorney for the group, advised the officials that these women will be coming to the Capitol as individuals and although they will be walking together they can only be kept out of the Capitol building if the police exclude all visitors from the United States Capitol, fForer argued that such a demonstration on the Capitol grounds is not a violation of the law by the participants but a violation of the United States Government in refusing to allow its citizens to present their grievances to Congress, Captain Krahling advised that in addition to Joseph Forer, the members of the above delegation included the following individuals: JF paeman%jiison Sylvia Lichtenstein : Donna Allien a BillieyHetzel e f A third source, who has furnished reliable information .in the past, advised in September, 1959, that a member of the National Committee of the Communist Party, USA, had recently referred to Joseph Forer as "one of the most important communist in Washington, D.C." Inspector Thomas I, Herlihy, Intelligence Division, Metropolitan Police Department, advised on January 3, 1968, CON FIDEN TIAL ~ 3m \ NW 55088 Docld:32989545 Page 343 Lot me toast ema ng merererpepeie cannes antennae inna prhanvendt 10 nRat ee AE parr Te nan 7 Tm PE nO OI NOH EY
”~ , . © 2 are 4A ay - 2 = * a) sae 7 af x i 1 . _“ DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING Ol CON FIDEN TIAL ‘DonnayAlien . He stated that the area representative of the UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C, JANUARY 15, 1968 that the’Regional Office of the JRB is located at 3306 Ross_ Place, WN.W.,. Washington, D.C,, which is the residence of SRB is Wilhelmina\fetzel, 3625 Yuma Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. Inspector Herlihy stated that Mrs. Hetzel had recently advised him that twenty coach loads of individuals. from New York City will leave New York City via Pennsylvania Railroad at 7:20 a.m, January 15, 1968, and arrive in Washington, D.C,, at 11:10 a.m, From Union Station, they will march to the United States Capitol where they will visit Congress and the offices of various Congressmen, Between 2 p.m. and 6 p,m. they expect to hold a "Congress of American Women" possibly at the D,C, Armory. According to Inspector Herlihy, the New York group will leave Union Station at 7:10 p.m. to return to New York City. ’ t re erent sanetmpearee’ This decur ment contains neither recon. tions «nor conclusions of i 2° the ne porty of the eo FSI aad is leaned to your agency;. ” Gt and its contents are not to be distriobuted outside your agency. “sa yer een emer era CON FIDEN TIAL ~ 4 penetes4s Page 344
I Mr. ‘olson 2... Istr, Goloaed .... Se . : WoMyr. Mehr ~ aa . i| Mtr. Bishop... . | Mr. Casper... . FBI an (} Mr. Callahan _. , ‘ ’ Mr. Conrad....—- Daté: 1/4/68 _ 7 Mr. Felt... . . ‘4 {ft Mr. Gale. —_ Transmit the following in : ‘ tf Mr, Rosen. . (Type in plaintext or code) ° - fyaetm . J na colivan——- soe : - Ae “. Mr. Tavel.__ — AIRTEL AIR MATL : ra ‘ ; 14 Mr. Trotter Tele, Room.....— Miss Huimies..— “Bhs: Ghandy at pentane, Kediibedin on SIMUL tbe I tn whlehneek nen > ‘ . (Priority) | 4 i % P 2 me ee nea } . . 4 SAN FRANCISCO C190" 89802) v Te: JIN VIETNAM | JANUARY 15, 1968 INFORMATION COHCERNING wil (INTERNAL SECURITY) ay ml 00: WFO at y se . cheer Re San Francisco teletype to “bureau, 1/3/6 Enclosed for the Bureau are 11 copies of LHM concerning demenstration anc 2 copies cach for Atlanta, Los Angele Copies of instant LH have been furnished lccally to Navy Air Force, Secret Service, San Francisco and USA, , The sources mentioned in the LHM are as follows; / ‘ oy: G-2, OMI OSI, SEC. SERy or Adnan ausmnmnnaniey He, noel alg | ee cate tenet, source 1 is] __ ee J .utcr 2 is : eo a OO, ODF oo i a * ae ' : Sour ec 3 1s aq ray foe Lt 4 ! . . oi FOR Ve Source & is &TNEPRMARTS -cow: aa | ’ bOurcd § is Ye ee ot a 7 | Source 6 is pote r it va Scurce 7 ig J. _ — a ie free bot pees apn GOunee: 8, is SOURCE. be pda Bohan gto, apne oF AES Sythe cole LED) AE ; ~ 7 . at Cau Ct Lyric Ls . 12) (at Rs ‘ ae fae Te een seprnesevunne Phe ‘ 2 - New York (Info){Encis. 2)(AH-RM) 97 TL i 2 4 Atlanta (Info)Cincls. 29 (100-7200) CANERM) 9 J&h F o+igae 4 ~ | % - Wasnington Field, (1)0<47173) Cingas.. 2) fA R11 Race te ae : > - ise Angeles (inte) ( Baan. 2)CLOP-70701) CAMeR - 5 | 3 ~- San Francis eee ee ek Pet eh 28 . { (2 - 100- Bona) . sO ” Fi ~~ a {. ‘- “wT Clo LOO 48 0.35.:, = Hor 2A Beebe: FOR * Peas ens Wats - fo. Se 4 { : " : a, “ oe ~SEROR Te a aN \ ‘ hex Mut TT Jorg Se oes . cae ons Ae Ary roves. aa cileee —~ Sent we ee Mack ier SaaS \o ee  'Spectai Agent in Charge / - De et Sees _ Nw 55088 DocYd:32989545 Page 345 ; woo. YO" a int
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a ti, @ UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ! In Reply, Please Refer to San Francisco 5 California File No, January 4, 1968 CONFIDENTIAL ' DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15, 1968, INFORMATION CONCERNING Reference is made to San Francisco memorandum, dated December 19, 1967. The following information has been made available by sources who have furnished reliable information in the past. A source advised on January 3, 1968, that the following individuals from the Northern California area were planning to fly to Washington, D.C., to attend a demonstration in that city on January 15, 1968, sponsored by the Jeannette Rankin Brigade. The source stated that these individuals intend to depart from San Francisco on January 13, 1968, and will reside at the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) near the White House. Tentative plans of the group to charter a plane have been cancelled as the group was unable to obtain enough individuals for charter flight: Clara Auerbach +Zena Druckman & Catherine Cole pMalvina Reynolds ’ Hazel Grossman i Vivian Hallinan & Ethel Ledel eb A second source advised on September 21, 1967, ~ that Clapna=sie th attended the 6th National Conference of Women Strike for Peace (WSP) held Septmeber 20 through 23, 1967, in Washington, D.C. On September 21, 1967, _a steering committee of seven individuals for the National Conference appointed by the CONFIDENTIAL GROUP I~ Excluded from automatic Downgrading and Declassification This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the PBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to pe distupouteg On side your agency. } 74 Lf UY Ff {2 é | “ TT .* shia hee * NW 55086 Doeold: 32989545 Page 347 aera UNTO nanarepernear eserves eo
| ; aa t@ fo a CONFIDENTIAL DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15, 1968 chairman included Ctara Auerbach. 2 iw S5088 Docld: 32989545 Page 346 - Da ng A ET At
y «Ce AL WOMEN FOR PEACE aka Women Strike for Peace TER The "Berkeley Daily Gazette," a daily newspaper of general circulation published in Berkeley, California, contained an article in the November 19, 1965,evening edition reflecting that in November, 1961, when con- cern mounted over radioactive fallout. from nuclear testing, a group of women in Washington, D. C. started Women Strike for Peace. The idea spread rapidly through- out the country and now embraces 900 groups, including Women For Peace groups in the San Francisco Bay area. These groups support programs to achieve goals such as: i. (1) Continued disarmament negotiations. (2) A strong and flexible United Nations. - (3) Planning now at state and national levels for conversion to peace-time economy and positive efforts to ease world tensions. The women act as individuals and as a group, with specific actions suggested by individuals and groups from all over the world. Decision to participate jointly on any given suggestion is democratly arrived at by members of the Co-- ordinating Committee. Effective cooperation with other peace groups is encouraged. Monthly Coordinating Committee meetings and general. meetings, as warranted, are open to all and announced in mailings to members. There are no dues or membership forms nor conditions for membership. To stir an awareness of the need for peace, Women For Peace encourage public education in peace objectives at local schools and sponsor peace~-oriented demonstrations and public meetings, newspaper ads, billboards, and candidates for public office. On the national level the group attempts to influence government officials by letters and conferences. NW 350686 Docld: 32999545 Page 349 ; . perenne — ER a ere rg rrr FY OS TET ene rye a te ero nt at crane.
CONFIDENTIAL DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. S. POLICY’ IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D. C. JANUARY 15, 1968 on a 4 third source advised in January, 1968, Zena ee 2 4 ra ADruckman is a current member of the San Francisco LAE, / County Communist Party (CP). a Catherine/jCole, formerly Kay McTernan, according tN to a fourth source, in May, 1947, was transferred from the Wilshire-Fairfax Club to the 13th CD Club of the Los Angel Apunty CP during 1947. Source four in 1946 and a fifth source in.1950 ; ; have advised that Malvina Reynolds was a CP Cfo ~ / member from 1931 to 1948 and continued active in Va the CP until 1950. — Source three on January 4, 1967, also advised that at a meeting of the Fillmore Club of the San Francisco County CP on December 14, 1966, in San Francisco, a discussion took place among the members present about members who carry books, but do not attend meetings. It was suggested that Hazel‘Grossman be dropped from the club because of her inactivity and absence from the meetings. A sixth source advised on October 31, 1962 that Terence Hallinan, the sor of Vivia allinan, stated in October, 1962, that his mother would be willing to join the CP if her husbafid, |Vincent - Hallinan would also join. ke A seventh source advised on October 8, 1965, that in August, 1965. Ethel Ry bedel. was a "People! s World® (PW) subscribéry— fos — . werent The PW is a West Coast communist newspaper. and William Kunstler from the East Coast are expected to draw up a petition to end the war in Vietnam to be presented to Congres The demonstrators are then going to ask the Speaker of the House to present the petition as the first order of business. If he does not they will send him a telegram. CONFIDENTIAL | | E Source one has also advised that attorneys Arthur Kinoy | ASS Ea eGeee Ein
. @ + @ CONFIDENTIAL DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15, 1968 On January 3, 1968, an eighth source advised that it was possible that Thelma Shumake would travel to Washington for the demonstration on January 15, 1968. Special Agents of the FBI interviewed Thelma —Véshunake on August 18, 1953, at which time #’ she stated that she had_attended 15 or 20 4 meetings of the CP. She declined to furnish wa any~trirévmation as to whether or not she had made pplication at any time for CP membership or was a member of the CP. Ifa crisis occurred in the United States between the forces of Democracy and Communism, she commented that she would not know which group she would support adding that it would depend upon whom the communist leaders were at that time. An article appearing in \the December 12, 1967, edition of the "Independent Journal", a dalityeSan Rafael, California newspaper, stated that a Mrs. JeatiySchellenberg of j2aburon, California, was attempting to orga TZe"Stpport for “the Jeannette “Renkin Brigade march in Washington in January, 1968. The article stated that 15 Marin women have agreed to travel to Washington in January. te a On January 3, 1968, a ninth source furnished a copy of a leaflet captioned "Bay Area Action" printed by the Jeannette Rankin Brigade, at 150 Golden Gate Avenue, San Franeisco, Californie Xeroxed duplication of this leaflet is appended to this memorandum. \ On January 4, 1968, the first source advised that claéa Auerbach recently stated that approximately 30 women from the San Francisco bay area currently intend to travel to flashington, D.C. for the January 15 demonstration in that city. f‘this source also advised that the following individuals had also indicated that they will attend the demonstration in ‘izshington: - KTr oti Ht WA E Eleans: Sadledene te Sosy W Ret QCAh I teakcauncenatal en é Maried“Schooley. Je Tsadosere Nuary , 1960, ae tenth source advised roll Sar ane rrr NW 550868 Docld: 32989545 Page 351
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15, 1968 CONFIDENTIAL Eleanor Franklin Salkind was a member of the CP. On March 24, 1967, an,-eleventh source advised that Marie MarstelleVSchooley was a member of thé San Franciscé! area Women for Peace. atic sale to i re ee CONE IDENTIAL E BW 55086 Poot: 32389545 _ Page 332 =
. ean eo ee ee he rc a eee eoorts Sa wmwoce ba ‘ot ao 0 Stl os. ai Zz > oe . ‘ . : ; so 252 { . By i a . fos : ’ ! AYA NEM COMICAL we ol fon, fe : A CALL FO, AMERICAN WOrkcN & bemenens ne DA . \ = 1, , “who are outraged by the ruthless slaughter in Victnam . 3 i ry! . / oD), : . and the persistent neglect of human needs at home ‘ . Ta , ; : ‘ mm — n na PTA ae tS ;, ™ en oY 0 } TO COM: §O © WAS “wu LY CG ANTE ee AI Y ne \ oe 2 AMERICAN WOMEN -represent 51% of the voting population of our. country, : AMERICAN WOMEN have the power to achieve peace and a decent life for “sere every American. . oO 4 . This is woman power! Demonstrate it to the Congress of the. United States! . on = HH gee gPH B Come to Washington on January 15 as Congress opens. Support oe a) apr 430 ot p Jeannette Rankin as she leads a representative delegation of American: women {o cre? an = 9 Pp tage oo B wy B'8 EF 8 bs 3 Big Be the Capitol to demand that: Sie mis i . . rie sr os Ba a & BE ” is Congress, as its first order of business, resolve to end the war in Vietnam wee 8 8 3 g t We 8 BD 3 and immediately arrange for the withdrawal of all American troops. pine Fi ct mote Hi ct r ag @ ss a . head RR Fas SSP on Congress use its power to heal a sick society at home. x . 5 H 8 hw boOLR n 8 fim o Bee go op i . Congress use its power to make reparation for the ravaged land we leave Se och Ot BDO ’ s I i u . . hes Fe PAO @bick ve : behind in Vietnam. . ¢ Yo. 76 &@ bee Bas : . an - : . oY & wh oF «PBS GBR By . Congress listen to what the American people are saying and refuse the . \ ¢ QB Sam < insatiable demands of the military-industrial complex, i. & Oo aga. a od 6 oes se et O3 Oct Of o coe . \ ®, ot 8 ° se a if My tt i WOMEN OF AMERICA, our power is unlimited. On January 15 American woinen will: ‘ a . %SS bk FS ' aa ov & 2 ey fa} Hoa Usd . . * n ye my OMS bod ct ~ . . ~ g Ry + 98 BP B ri g oa . PETITION the United States Congress &- = “lg fon geee vgs g oa at ¢ . w ~< vy ws i Es ye Ro, oa? 3. ‘ CONVENE a Congress of American Women that afternoon to develop 3.“ . N 2 ae oe gee eae programs to meet the crisis In Ameriea— programs which will express ce 8 455 ' x pp o BS oF ee : our political power, reasén and conscience. = oF XQ NA BH oOD & hp. CO Mim te EY nw WS OG. Boye Mag : * LET US DECLARE our intention to return to our communilics and mobilize e ' "’ FeO be 9 ar ‘ tapt ‘ ; i j . 7 ie t : iN . al sie 298 women on ail levels of aclivity, dedicated to reshaping American sociely and ~ 2 & Fr at . me: ’ restoring our country to a position of honor in the community of nations. : a 3 1 . . : AS ne LBS G28 , t a? us ‘_) Su ty a Bon the . . my PEE / . - : , ' ‘ FY te ck "a , ' 7 4 _Page 258 NW 55088 Doold: 32989545
- NW 55060 Docld: 32999545 Xb noon ganuary 15 on the Polk street steps of the San Francisco City Hell ten thcusand women in placz whe camnst go to Vashningcon will protest the wor i In cities from New York to Los Angeles women will ¢ express their Christmes prayers for peece. . : Will you join us? : x. We will give to Mayor Josech Alioto a copy cf the Washington = pa and ask for his sursort. ‘To so petition cur government is a right guaranteed by the F will telephone our Congressmen from their offices ding to Let them know women will é be calling on them in & S that we join them in urging e quick end to the Vi ed ct 3 Pe b cb i Q 8 Because we are for peace we will do these.things peacefully with respect for our fellowmen. Join Us PARTIAL LIST OF SPONSORS ~ af ‘ , i Ars. Meters naa ° h “Annemed. . Wins Fs ; Mawe | Anna Arco hedzeman cine | 1 Fr Francesgzeereng : EY Sard Carmel’ dxa-10n i) Webra eee acids Tian thes Rae pat eian LS Ma oSs << TetanDeg . Hele? Gesan Sale olz ay Ge. Swe Zackenghem ot an Harlodg£ient” Tusnize oepiagter PotyQyesrsson isso ae ot "Page 254 less h vinies Bore td nash ahs Pc Ana cdg ete! arty rast Se th 8 teres SESS i
FD-36 (Rev. 5-24-64) @ " ©e — -~ ; 1 | - . FBI | Date: 1/4/68 { ‘ { Transmit the following in [Type in plaintent or code) | Via AIRTEL | AIRMAIL | (Priority) | wee ee Le bo TO: DIRECTOR; FBI FROM: ~° SAC, ATLANTA (100-7300) (P) Lo ~ ry ; f . fi] # SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S, ff POLICY IN. VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 15-16, 1968 Od INFORMATION CONCERNING aS: too: wo) SECURITY) f 00: WFO) ReBuairtel to Albany, 12/5/67, and Atlanta te letypes to Director; WFO and San Francisco, 12/28/67 and 1/3/68. cAG IMO MOH a4 Enclosed herewith for the Bureau are 11 copies, for WFO 2 copies, and for San Francisco 2 copies, of an LHM cap- tioned as above, prepared at Atlanta, Georgia, on 1/4/68, and suitable for dissemination. ‘MYuOs SLVeb (as ‘as! OVY Copies of the enclosed LHM are being furnished to lllth MIG, Region V, Hort McPherson, Ga.; U.S. Secret Service, Atlanta, Ga’; NIS, , Shay yeston, S.C.3; OSI, Robins AFB, Ga.; and USA, Atlanta, - ‘pee information. 22°R t y ee - 3 Q- Bureau (Ens RM) ernest eR 2 - WFO (Enc. 2) (RM) RE. a at a 2 - San neta (aN) REG 1 JAK pee 12- Atlanta (2 - 100-7300 __, WR EE: ~ 100-6730 a - 100-7274 See EXECUTIVES MON MOVE FOR VIETNAM PEACE ~ 25-18472 ba: BRITTAIN PENDERGRAST, JR.) ~ 100-7122) (ATLANTANS FOR PEACE) ~- 100-3128)(AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE ) - 100-7253) (NANCY COLLINSON) . “4 es ‘ i — creer arene ee ern *~ “YAS~OIS: ‘ISO ‘INO ‘2-9 -AONSOV « ENCL FILED IN < “ vere COLY “ f | Setigpncro-peynnenmgeantcine a acter JAR 91969 100-5720) (ISOBEL FORBES CERNEY) ad 100-6351) (CORETTA KING) 100-New Dead) (NAN S, PENDERGRAST) 6. oR (19) hk ny END THE WAR IN VIETNAM) ewan PRE REPRE PH VA URAL, TEE-TO - . Approved: Sent UM Per NW 55088 Dppid: 9298954 5Sp caine Asmat i in on
. * ; @ ; ® * -- ey AP 100-7300 " The source utilized in the enclosed THM to characterize ISOBEL FORBES CERNEY is /iINFORMANT Enclosed LHM is being classified confidential Since wnauthorized disclosure of information furnished by the informant reflected therein could reasonably result in the identifying of this source of continuing value and jeopardize the future effectiveness thereof. NW 55088 Docld: 32939545 Page 356
eOPtks Destroymp oo Fg DoclTd: 32989545 Page 357 Bas eR fab. | re 53086 In Reply, Please Refer to @ STATES DEPARTMENT onc. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Atlanta, Georgia January 4, 1968 CONFIDENTIAL DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15 - 16, 1968, INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) On January 3, 1968, Mrs. Nancy S. Pendergrast, also known as Mrs. John Brittain Pendergrast, Jr., Atlanta Coordinator for the Jeannette Rankin Brigade, furnished the following informations Women from all over the United States will meet at the Union Depot, Washington, D.C., at 11:30 a.m., on January 15, 1968, dressed in black, and will march silently to the Capitol steps to present to Speaker of the House John McCormack and Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield a peti- tion to Congress demanding redress of grievances to end the war in Vietnam. The group will hold a workshop on the evening of January 15, 1968, and make plans for the next day's acti- vities, such as lobbying of Congressmen on January 16, 1968, and convening of a Congress of women. No civil disobedience is anticipated. ‘ Individuals from the Atlanta, Georgia,.area who are planning £0 join Jeannette:-Rankin in Washington are Mrs. CorettaKing, wife of Reverend Martin. Luthér’King,. Ir., President of tthe Southern Christian Leadérship Conference, and Mrs. Noyes’ Collinson of the American Friends Service Committee, Atlanta-.Office. . /An article appearing in the evening edition of "The Atlanta Journal", a newspaper published daily at Atlanta, Georgia, on January 2, 1968, stated Jeannette Rankin will . This document contains neither recommendations nor : conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be dis- tributed outside your agency. — .o . , CONFIDENTIAL GROUP I EXCLUDED FROM AUTOMATIC DOWNGRADING AND DECLASSIFICATION
35088 Doold: 329899545 Page 356 ene ~~ We DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S, POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15-16, 1968 address a group of Atlanta women interested in peaée - activities at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, on the evening of January 4, 1968, and Mrs, Martin Luther King, Jr., National Sponsor of the Jeannette Rankin Brigade, would also speak at the meeting. The article stated further that Mrs. King would join Miss Rankin in the fifty-woman national delegation on the opening day of Congress. According to the article, Isobel Cerney, Founder of the Southern VA A Coordinating Committee to End the. War in’ “Vietnam, “would A caer bewonthe™program at Ebenezer Baptist Church. jt. Ns rsoBuy/ Forse ‘CERNEY we A source on August 25, 1961, advised that a meeting of the Palo Alto Communist Club, Palo Alto, California, was held on August 23, 1961, and that $36.00 was turned over in this meeting as an up-to-date payment of Communist Party dues for Isobel and Edwin H. Cerney. The source also advised on September 18, 1961, that a close friend was trying to have Isobel Cerney kicked out of the Communist Party because of her present religion "jag" and because she did not attend Communist Party meetings regularly when visiting Palo Alto during the Summers. The source further advised on August. 28, 1962, that Isobel and’Edwin H.-Uerney were then out of the Communist Party, although the $25.00 received for their current dues was to be retained by the Party. 2o* “1 URT sata rena rreenemerecrerereeysannaren bere mimmunirtnte nn vevttenstitey sponte treet ELS at 55088 DoclId:32989545 Page 358
* 323 In Reply, Ploesa Reser to FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Atlanta, Georgia January 4, 1968 File No. Title: DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15-16, 1968. ; Character: INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL ; SECURITY) Reference: Memorandum prepared at Atlanta, Georgia, dated and captioned as above. All. sources whose identities have been concealed in the referenced communication have furnished reliable informa- tion in the past. This document. contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be dis- tributed outside your agency. DoclTd: 32989545 Page 359 NW 55006
i prema wore ue wb: H x * 3 lev. $-22-64) x . Mr. Talgon — ‘ Ne, . My. Gah. ach Mr. Bisacp.-_. Mr. Casper!  ° Mr. Celahan oW% aly. Conrad _* I i } ; | Mr. Mohr} Date: 1A./68 ‘ ? Mr. Gale} ( | I ! I . | . FBI . | | i i Transmit the following in y Ale. even: ; (Type in plaintext or code) Ny i aa Sullivan | ; NED Ma Pavel. ; he - ¢ enimends | Via AIRTEL 3° I Mr. Trotter____.: rr rr rh (Priority) i Tele. Ream \ i Miss Molms._. #! mre sc ssaaccseeeeeet wre bettie ee ee ri TO : DIRECTOR, FBI 7 FROW : FAC, CHICAGO CK. “ 5 ‘UNITED STATES PCLICY IN VIET NAM, } \ ee WASHINGTON, D.C.) JANUARY . 15 - 16,3 1968 ,¢- -7 INFORMATION CONCERNING / Av Ss $ VIDEM fie ° 3" (BUFILE 105-138315) a é bana nedlnatntls anne nniinewatetthitien > — yf LURJECT “-DE TOMP TRATION orgie Ine ' . vi Re Chicago teletype dated 12/27/6%~ Enclosed for the Surcau are 11 conies and for - VEO are two copies of an LIT! captioned as above, a ’ ™~ The date of the demonstration in the title of these communications has been ananged from 1/8/68 to 1/15-16/38 to conform vith information container in the | attached pamphlet of the Jeannette Rankin Brigade, ‘ The sources are ‘identified ac follows: ~F vo . ToL: a NCY: G-2. OSL § OS), SEC. SER.. : * ins . pe? - 9 on ey, & A Ak. _— _. ae : .” eye ; ee ny . T-5 | s erotoree RAD 8D, S19, SU, ; ; any Ye. taf - Ane POR a IVa A xs We ae hae 7 30- Bureau (Ene. 11). . Do te for 2 - %FO (Enc.2). fe ger 3 - Chicaso (1090-44707) : . : (1 = 107-42" (2 - 160-44 Salad ey " JON 6 ae page feeee ant re 2d wydal a Ei gett te 2 patnecetyoetnr ehh reeelahis nite abl hist bedi late binadaastnenennibihd Ke tn wamaihnes Milan  teniniedeinien ne “attenhbeieny weraitainbeimrenbtnonpinn chit - yan : a Poy. poritog y ; Approved: a J Sent WM Per “Special Agent in Charge " MW 55086 pioe?: daddyeas. Page 360
ee ae x . Bape of CG 1990-44797 1O0-42717 %y- . 100-44775 (te h~. mee ae One copy each of the 113th, MI Group, United States Fecr the locally. The LH is classif protect sources utilized whi being furnished to et Service, and USA LHM is jed™*confidential in order to ch are of continuing value. The Bur additio ‘ Thig matter is being - e . followed closely at Chicago. eau and interestcd orfices nal information developed. «. will be kept advised of zh yyw 550868 Doold: 32989545 Page 361 ,
‘UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to Chicago, Illinois File No. January Ys 1968 100~-44707 100-~42717 CONFIDENTIAL 100~44775 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING . UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY15 - 16, 1968, INFORMAT ION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) On December 27, 1967, Anzelm A. Czarnowski, 7513 West G3rd Street, Argo, Iilinois, a former member of the Communist Party (CP) of Illinois, October, 1943 - January, 1955, furnished the Chicago Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation a copy of a_pamphlet captioned, "AYCaLL to American Women" issued by the Jeannette Rankin Brigade;"520° ‘North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. A copy of the above pamphlet is attached hereto. The Jeannette Rankin Brigade is described therein as a broad coalition of women from among many areas of American life who will meet in Washington, D.C. January 15, 1968, for the opening of Congress to make the following demands: 1. Congress as its first order of business, resolve to end the war in Vietnam and immediately arrange for the withdrawal of all American troops. 2. Congress use its power to heal a sick society at home. . 3. Congress use its power to make reparation for the ravaged land we leave behind in Vietnam. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It is the property of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. CONFIDENTIAL > ihe Loup ~ 4 f#Excluded from automatic / voy fe ™ ‘ downgrading and * declassification L NW S5088 Doold: 32989545 Page 362
‘oe an CONFIDENTIAL DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15 -_i6, 1968 4. Congress listen to what the American people are saying and refuse the insatiable demands of the military industrial complex. It is further stated that following the petitioning of Congress the group will hold its own Congress to articulate their position on achieving peace and then return to their own com- munities and mobilize women dedicated to reshaping American society, and restaring the country to a position of honor in the community of nations. According to the pamphlet the group will meet January 15, 1968, at the Union Depot, Washington, D.C., at 11:30 a.m. and walk to Congress and present the petition. Many plan to stay in Washington to begin implementation of their demands by presenting them to Congressmen and Senators on- January 16, 1968. Attached to the pamphlet is anapplication for rail tickets to travel to Washington by Baltimore and Ohio Railway, leaving Chicago January 14, 1968, at 4:30 p.m. It is also indicated that plane and bus transportation may also be arranged for if enough people are interested. Anyone needing assistance in securing accommodations is advised to contact the Hospitality Office, 2140 Peace Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., telephone number (202) 293-2020. The pamphlet contains a partial list of persons who are National sponsors and Chicago sponsors. Included among sponsors listed were the following: syavintbioon aa As, of October, 1967, Sylvia Bloom was a member of the CP of Illinois. } ance anelouenedGeict iantnhp ot eee ppband elect treet ett = 1 ete Fe evebencer ste, (CG T-1, October 5, 1967) CONFIDENTIAL NW 35088 Docld: 329599545 Page 363
CONFIDENTIAL DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15 ~- 16, 1968 Margaret: Burroughs .. nae? ne ee Margaret Burroughs is known to have been 1 2. member of the CP of Iliinois in 1955 ~ 1957. i ranean mt DAT RAED et LMS OA AME ARAL ATR, (CG T-~2, November, 1961) During 1964, Margaret Burroughs met with. CP members at Chicago to discuss establishment of a teachers group of the CP, (CG T-~1, November, 1964) Margaret Burroughs attended a meeting at Chicago, Illinois, May 15, 1967, for the purpose of reorganizing and reactivating the Chicago Council of American Soviet Relations (CCASR). This meeting was held at the direction of the National Committee, CP, USA, (CG T-3, May, 1967) A characterization of the CCASR is attached. rience Grstey , " “as of February, 1959, Florence Criley | was a member of a CP club at Chicago, Illinois, and on July 30, 1961, attendéd™ a reception sponsored By” €he'CP of Illinois at "Chicago, (CG T-4, February 11, 1959, September 1, 1961) Florence Criley is not currently known as a CP member but was a member in the Late 1940's and attended some CP affairs during 1960. (CG T-5, January - May, 1960, December 28, 1967) CONFIDENTIAL a 55088 Docld:32989545 Page 364 ; _ [EP eres as
aie a CONFIDENTIAL . DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING _ * UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D.C,, JANUARY 15 - 16, 1968 As of November, 1967, Marjorie Kinsella was a current member of the CP of Illinois. \~ (CG T-8, November 22, 1967) sywial{Kushner Sylvia Kushner is a current member of..the.CR..of. Illinois. || vec ccnp stron Nencpemastennintentrnttiotin’ © a Anna | Riges (Langford P - { —~ . ‘According to "[ot.8) \gonces of the Chicago Chapter, | a (CG T-5, December 28, 1967) ern National Lawyers Guild (NLG) ‘goncerning events in June, 1964, ~Lt-—was’statéd that “Anna Riggs dLangford of the firm Robinson and Langford, 7107 South South, Pat K AVENUE + CBLCAEOsALLINOAS,, was a new member of the NIG. CO peretenizason of the’ NLG is attached, Mrs. Marvin, banded CG 7-9 advised May 22, 1945, that Mandel was_a.CP. __member at _Chicago in 1944 4h CG T-10 advised tonek 1, 1946, that Mandel was a ‘CP member at Chicago as of December , 1945, and had been a CP member for four years. CG T-11 stated on May 3, 1946, that Mandel was then a CP member. CONFIDENTIAL | ’ | i ' | é ~5 - | HW 55086 Docld: 32959545 Page 366
CONFIDENTIAL DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15 - 16, 1968 CG T-12 advised in November and December, 1948, that Mandel was chairman of the Women's Committee of the School Administrative Staff at Abraham Lincoln School, Chicago, in 1943. The Abraham Lincoin School has been cited pursuant to Executive Order 10450. Ida Terkel As of October, 1952, Ida Terkel was reported active in a CP club in Chicago, (CG T-13, October 6, 1952) On December 27, 1967, the above information was telephonically furnished to George Jakuboski, 113th Military Intelligence Group, Evanston, Illinois, Maurice Martineau, United States Secret Service, Chicago, Jllinois, and Marian Herzog, Office of the United States Attorney, Chicago, Illinois. CONFIDENTIAL - 5a ~ WW 550868 Docld: 32589545 Page 367 —
NW 55006 . Pa . . 7 ’ a S weet 25 PEP TAT ;? agra TEE) re Aen ; . . ira wd lier re oe 1 APPENDIX CHICAGO COUNCIL OF AMERICAN~SOVIET LATIONS, Formerly known as Chicago vouncil of American-Soviet Friendship EDWIN GORDON FOX, 7147 Jeffrey Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, (now deceased) made available in January, 1954, the "First Annual Report CCASF," an undated publication which stated that the Chicago Council of American-Soviet Friendship (CCASF) was incorporated in July, 1943. This document stated, "The Council's affiliation with the National Council of American~-Soviet Friendship (NCASF) was validated August 11, (1943). The present name was adopted to conform to standard national practice. It should be noted, however, that the Chicago Council is entirely autonomous; the government of its affairs rests exclusively in the hands of its Chicago Executive Board," , ° On April 8, 1965, a source furnished information to the effect that as of March 11, 1965, this organization would be known as the Chicago Council of American-Soviet Relations (CCASR). MANDEL TERMAN continued to be listed as Chairman of the new organization. During April, 1965, a second source advised that MANDEL TERMAN had arbitrarily dissolved the Board of Directors, assumed all financial and other functions of the organization, and was maintaining existing records of the organization at his residence, 660 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois. The aims and purposes of this organization continued to be to work for peaceful ccexistence and friendship with the USSR. While it claimed to be an autonomous organization, its program followed the NCASF and it was in freguent contact with the NCASF., On November 5, 1958, a third source advised that in the early 1940s, MANDEL TERMAN was a member-at-large of the Communist Party (CP) of Illinois. TERMAN was in Russia in November, 1958, where he had gone to discuss the treatment of Jews and to discuss Jewish culture in the USSR with the leadership of the Soviet Union. DoclTd: 32989545 Page 366
a Le blew ial {rw CHICAGO COUNCIL OF AM#RICAN- SOVIET RELATIONS etree ene ceenn peere in January, 1966, a fourth source advised that the CCASR went out of existence in the Spring of 1965 due to the health condition of HANDEL A. PRAUAN | Tre cifices cf the CCASR, formerly located at 32 ¥Yest Rundolph Street, Chicago, were for a short time carried at WANDEL TERMAN's home resi- dence, 660 West Irving Park oad, Chicago. During the Fall of 1965 due to the defunctness of the CCASR, the CP of Illinois found it necessary to sponsor a rally honoring the 48th anniversary of the Russian Revolution under a temporary committee called “The Chicago Committee for American-Soviet Friendship Rally.'' This rally was held cn November 7, 1965, and once the rally was held this temporary committee went out of existence. The fourth source advised that as of the present time the CCASR is defunct in the Chicago area and any future rally to be held on the American-Soviet friendship theme will have to be organized by the CP of Tllinois on a temporary basis. The NCASF has been designated pursvant ta Executive Order 10450, APPRENTE & jb S50868 Dooid: 32989545 Page 369 Nee 7
{re APPENDIX NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD CHICAGO CHAPTER A source advised on May 9, 1967, that it was his understanding that the Mational Lawyers Guild (NLG) was formed around 1936 in New York City, and that the Chicags Chapter of the NLG (CCNLG), which is affiliated with the national group in New York, was formed shortly thereafser. possibly in 1937 by a group of liberal progressive lawyers in protest against activities of the American Bar Association which they claimed was a non-liberal, non-progressive organization. The CCNLG has no established headquarters but occasionally uses the return address of its officials in literature. _ BWP S5088 Doclid: 32983545 Page 370 ee od J Boman Hwee seme a br HE a? a a ids
i APPENDIX _. NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD Lf The "Guide to Subversive Organizations and Publications" revised and published December 1, 1961, by the Committee on Un-~ ° American Activities, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., states as follows’on page 121 concerning the National Lawyers Guild: "t). Cited as a Communist front. (Special Committee on Un-American Activities, House Report 1311 on the CIO Political Action . Committee, March 29, 1944, p. 149.) "2, Cited as a Communist front which ‘is the foremost legal’ bulwark of the Communist Party, its front organizations, and controlled unions! and which ‘since its inception has never failed to rally to the legal defense of the Communist Party and individual members thereof, including known espionage agents.' (Committee on Un~American Activities, House Report 3123 on the National Lawyers Guild, September 21, 1950, criginally related September 17, 1950.) "3, 'To defend the cases of Communist lawbreakers, fronts have been devised making special appeals in behalf .of civil liberties and reaching out far beyond the confines of the Communist Party itself. Among these organizations are the * * * National Lawyers Guild. When the Communist Party itself is under fire these offer a bulwark cf protection.' (Internal Security Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Handbook for Americans, . S. Doc. 117, April 23, 1956, p. 91.)" A re ore we Wie ad we co NW 55088 Docldrs2989545 Page S374
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION - 3‘ : Chicago, Illinois In Reply, Please Refer to January oA » 196 8 File No. Title . DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON,D.C, — JANUARY 15 - 16, 1968 Character INTERNAL SECURITY - Reference Memorandum dated and captioned as above. All sources (except any listed below) whose identities are concealed in referenced communication have furnished reliable information in the past. CG T-7 is a representative of another agency which collects security type information in the New York,New York area. This decument contains neither recommendations por conclusions of the FBI, it is the nrmperty of the FRI und is loaned to your aqency; if and its contents are not to be distr buled oulside your agenry. i i HW 55088 Docldis2383545 Page 372
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NW 55088 Docld: 32989545 JEANNETTE RANKIN HELENA, MONTANA N ovemb so. er 27, 1967 _ wry TO ALL AMERICAN WOMEN, IT am proud of the fact that my first vote cast in Congress It was the first opportunity for a was a vote against war. woman to vote because I was the first woman to be elected to Congress. I believed then as I do today that women are the ones who roust be concerned with the needs and development of the human race, I have always fought for the dignity of all human beings -~ for those of the present as well as those of future generations. I will continue to struggle as long as I live. I hope all women will respond to the following CALL, and join me in Washington on January 8, 1968, the opening day of Congress. With highest hopes, JEANNETTE RANKIN Page 374
A CALL fo AMERICAN WOMEN ‘: who are outraged by the ruthless slaughter in Vietnam and the persistent neglect of human needs at home TO COME TO WASHINGTON JANUARY 15. & 16 AMERICAN WOMEN constitute 51% of the voting population, yet a high percentage of us don’t vote. - It is time for-women to break out of their societal molds and take their place as effective, vocal citi- zens. WOMEN CAN ELECT the President they want; Women can determine the political, social and economic direction of the nation. WE HAVE WOMEN POWER. Let’s use it to demonstrate our opposition to this war to the Congress of the United States. We are a broad coalition of women from many areas of American hfe. We shall meet in Washington on January 15 for the opening of Congress to demand the following: 1, CONGRESS, AS ITS FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS, RESOLVE TO END THE WAR IN VIETNAM AND IMMEDIATELY ARRANGE FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF ALL AMERICAN TROOPS. CONGRESS USE ITS POWER TO HEAL A SICK SOCIETY AT HOME, 3. CONGRESS USE ITS POWER TO MAKE REPARATION FOR THE RAVAGED LAND WE LEAVE BEHIND IN VIETNAM. 4. CONGRESS LISTEN TO WHAT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE SAYING AND REFUSE THE INSATIABLE DEMANDS OF THE MILITARY—INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX. After we petition the United States Congress, we will hold our own congress to articulate our position on the basic problem of achieving peace. We declare our intention to return to our communities and { mobilize women to dedicate ourselves to reshaping American society, and restoring our country toa position of honor in the community of nations. On January 15, we will meet at the Union Depot in Washington, D.C., at 11:30 A. M., and walk behind our delegation which will present our petition to the U.S. Congress. On January 16, many of us will stay in Washington to begin implementation of these demands by presenting them to our Congressmen and Senators. We hope you can stay. lip here and return to: . THE JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE c/o Georgina Gronner 520 North Michigan Chicago, [llinois 60611 (312) 787-1628 Pe a vm e ——be a sponsor ——contribute $ I WILL — _-_— go to Washington on Monday, Jan. 15,1968 | _ stay for the activities on Jan. 16, 1968 Please send me —__-_ train tickets (B & O, leaving from Grand Central! Station, Wells & Harrison, January 14 at 4:30 P.M. Return train leaves Washington 11:15 P.M., January 15 & 16. Round trip Chicago/Washington — $42.00 for coach) Enclosed is the appropriate amount of money. | am interested in a plane flight at approximately $65.00__._.__. (check if so). ! am interested in a round trip bus fare at approximately $30.00___.____ We will only be able to have the plane and the bus arrangements if we have enough people. If you or your group needs help in securing accommodations, contact the Hospitality Office, 2140 Peace Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. Telephone Number — (202) 293-2020 . i WW 55086 Docld: 32989545 Page 375 }
Ssosostnsys 3 w Muriel Adams Mia Aurbakken Adjali Donna Allen Carol Anderson Ellen Aurbakken Helen Baker Norma Becker Mrs, Harry Belafonte Mrs. John C, Bennett Rebecca Berman Peggy Billings Kay Boyle Nikki Bridges Connie Brown Jane Buchenholz Catherine L. Camp Twila Lytton Cavert Mary Clarke Eva Rubinstein Coffin Ruth Gage Colby Judy Collins Sylvia E. Crane Florence Criley Ctsie Thomas Culver Polly Cuthbertson Seg <Supbidains oo Mrs’ Sénue o| Baskin Mrs. Donale#Boyer Sylvia Bloom Margaret ‘Burroughs JoarBrowny.- Mrs. Eugene potton Mrs " HenrySres Kare afters \ Mavi Mrs. Ear’ arf bickerson Bernice Biskin F Sister Terese AvilafDuffy Rosalind Durham‘ Mrs. Edward} @ruzinski Mirs. JackiBlison Frieda H, Enael 55088 Doold: 323989545 ral — 11909 sloury ‘o8vonyD ONUSAY ULSI YON OTS AqVOM NDINVY ALLANN VOUS FR PARTIAL LIST OF NATIONAL SPONSORS Ruby Dee Mrs. Ann Eaton Judith Morse Eaton Grace Loucks Elliott Eleanor French Mrs, Horace L. Friess Frances Fritchman Mrs. Jack Gilford Dr. Carolyn Goodman Vivian Hallinan Mrs. E. Y. Harburg Elizabeth Lee Haselden Dorothy Hassler Dr. Frances Herring Lois Crosier Hogel Mrs. Ralph D. Hyslop R. Elizabeth Johns Florynce Kennedy Mrs, Martin Luther King, Jr. Susan K.‘Kinoy Ruth Kinzler Ruth Krause Margaret Kuhn Helen B. Lamb Mrs. Burton Lane Marilyn Langner Viveca Lindfors Mary Ely Lyman Helen Merrell Lynd Olive Mayer Jessica Mitford Lucy Montgomery Netle Morton Grace Mora Newman Dorothy Nyland Mrs. Joseph Papp Rosa Parks Louise Peck Nan S. Pendergrast Eleanor Perry Laura Phauls Esther Pike Mrs. Sigmund Pollitzer Mercedes M. Randall Jeannette Rankin Mirs, Marcus Raskin Malvina Reynolds Carmen Ristorucci Mrs, Alex J. Rosenberg Ruth Rosenwald PARTIAL LIST OF CHICAGO SPONSORS’ Mrs. Robert tLe Farwell { Fiorenc 1 Hele: En | Mure landers ‘ . Beatric man Sistor Ignat aigcrittin « gden; Hannaford ies arris Mrs. Sidney Ji If Harris ir Pearliitirshfield re bird Mrs evans. Georgink ronn Mrs. Christoph Tanus Mrs, Roberr#<atzman Marjorie Kinsella Svlvia Kushner Page 376 Anna i Langford Doreentiap n Mrs, ugreneoob Shirleyvtbens Mrs. Marvin Mandel Francelle WAMarcus “4 Mrs, Albert RaNartin 3 Mrs. William CaMatney JoyceMiller PattitMitler , Mrs. Phillip WilVtoore, Jr. Sister Prudence! Moylan Mrs, JohitMe jee Mrs. Albert H¥Newman Cecilia ete’ Riley Mond Podore Mre AlfRahbv « Muriel Rukeyser Marie Runyon Mrs. Robert Ryan Marjorie Schell Juanita J. Saddler Elaine Stater Helen Huntington Smith Mrs. Benjamin Spock Susan Sontag Mrs. S. Emlen Stokes Elizabeth Sutherland Amy Swerdiow Mary Adams Sykes Ethel Taylor Maza Tilghman Helen B. Turnbull Barbara Webster Cynthia Wedel Cora Weiss Anne Werneke Pearl Willen Dagmar Wilson Winnifred Wygal Mrs. A. Af ‘Rayner, Jr. Mrs, LeotRoberg MariaritRoberts Mrs. Erwin At Salk RuthyShriman Mrs, EdgarsSiskin Mrs, Farwell Smith Nancys tableford Mrs. NatharyStein idakTerkel CarolelTravis = Sister Mary PeterfTraxier Mrs. C. T, Vivian Mrs. ArnoldsWolf Mrs, JamestZacharias Mrs. CarltonyZucker
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1982 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CER) 101-116 . . UNITED STATES of Srv: @® Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI (100-468406 ) DATE: SAC, NEW YORK (100-174481) (c) WOMEN'S NATIONAL ABORTION ACTION COALITION (WONAAC) IS-C (TROTSKYIST) OO :NY . | For the information of receiving offices, the Bureau has authorized discontinuance of active investigation of captioned organization. Receiving offices are, nevertheless, requested to remain alert for any pertinent activity on the part of this organization which would be of interest to this Bureau. * Anerer re enenen, acre ten, iM 34) (* Bureau (RM) ~ Albany (TS .20881 RM 2 - Atlanta (100-9058) (RM 2 - Boston (100-43809 RM 2 - Chicago (100-52028) ° (RM) 2 - Cleveland (100-32010) (RM) 2 - Detroit (100-40426) (RM - 2 ~ Philadelphia (100-53818) (RM) 2 ~ Washington Field (100-55420) (RM) 1 - New York . WRC:trr BeC-TS seamen imma eee} | * (19) @ AUG 4 1873 SETIAD WOON SET, Ay > BwAUE 61979 r 3 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan _HWPbGSG Doold: 32989545 “Page
OPTICNAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION ew .. ss FP PY 10-11.6 © , [ UNITED STATES GOGZ)RNMENT a Memorandum ul’ ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI(100-468406) pare: 3/30/73 Y SAC, NEW YORK (100-174481) — (C) "SUBJECT: WOMEN'S NATIONAL ABORTION ACTION COALITION (WONAAC) (oor NY) - INFORMATION CCI CERNING 00: NY Re New York letter to the Bureau, 6/6/72; Bureau 0-7 to New York, 7/12/72; and Philadelphia letter to the Bureau, 2/28/73. As outlined in referenced New York letter, mec VE New York Office noted, as far back as June, 1972, it . recognized that, although several leaders of WONAAC were known to be SWP members, their activities, as pertaining to “IONAAC, had been directed tomrd the legal repeal of all restrictive abortion laws, and investigation had disclosed no indication that WONAAC, as an organization, had engaged in any subversive or vidlence prone activity. Referenced Bureau 0-7, referencing the aforementioned ts communication, nevertheless instructed that the New Yak Office, as office of origin, had overall responsibility for captioned organization, and directed the New York Office to reopen its > case and submit semi-annual reports. “of A review of the results of the continuing investigation of WONAAC, together with all indices and references pertaining thereto, since June 1972, reflects no apparent change in the activities or the organization @ its membership from that outlined above. The New York Office is in accord with the view of the Philadelphia Division, as set forth in its referenced letter, that WONAAC represents basically a social change vehicle which, despite disparate political views of its leaders and membership, deals with the single issue of abortion rights.,, 1 a 7 \ . ACEI eecerineccind Yoo Bureau (RM) S ; . if ~- New York 23 APR “&, 1973 WRC:rec 2s , (3) , oy 4 fa j { if BAAPR 17 1973 Bei | wets Doctd:32 Buy g S any, avings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan Sy
Tg TT NW 35088 Doocld:32999545 Page 360 NY 100-174481 In view of instructions set forth in Bureau memorandum 10-73, dated 3/6/73, paragraph G, wherein the Bureau reiterated its policy that the FBI has no interest in individuals and organizations involved in legitimate dissent and the recent United States Supreme Court decision upholding the right to abortion, it appears continued. investigation of WONAAC as such is not justified. “he New York Office further concurs with the Philadelphia view that continued investigati on of the SWP and/or YSA would produce the desired coverage and information concerning its members who are associated or active in WONAAC,. TACB, the New York Office is closing the investigation of this organization. -2.
| _ FEDERAL Q@REAU OF INV rO@GATION “ —. - —. + SS REPORTING OFFICE OFFICE OF ORIGIN | DATS INVESTIGATIVE FERIOD BOSTON LEW YORK eases | 3/2 - 3/15/; TITLE OF CASE REPORT MADE BY - ; - | 7 ARTHUR V. ull TVAN, JR. “ WOMENIS NAPLOMAR AB BORSION CHARACTER QF CA ; ACTION COALITION ‘ ete is - © -): (TROTSKYIST) Q REFERENCE: Boston report or SA ARTHUR Y. SULLIVAN, JR., date Pe a LEADS S 5 BCSTON D ON AT BOSTON, MASS, Will continue to foll: ¢ of the local abortion group within the B ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED 7 NCHE SAVINGS RECOVERIES CASE HAS BEEN: CcONVIC. PENDING OVER ONE YEAR [_lyes £[_]No PENDING PROSECUTION OVER SIX MONTHS Tltves (jnNo APPROVED COPIES MADE: ©- Bureau (100-16 BH05) (RY) ~ Hew York (200-17481) (RM) a 2 ~ Boston (100-43809) Dissemination Record of Attached Report Agency | . Request Recd. Date Fwd. GOVERN PAGE NW S5088 Doold: 32989545 Page 361
| | r @ . FEDERAL Bunmene K—. Copy to: Report of; ARTHUR V. SULLIVAN, JR. Office: Boston, Massachusetts Date: Merch 21, 1973 | Field Office File #: 100~43809 Bureau File#: 1OO-468405 | Title: WOMEN'S NATIONAL ABORTION ACTION COALITION Character: INTERNAL SECURITY - COMMUNIST (TROTSKYIST) Synopsis: Informant advised: Boston Women's Abortion Action Coalition (BOWAAC), the local affiliate of the Women's National Abortion Action Coalition (WONAAC), moved its headquarters 1 late summer, 1972, from 552 Massachu- setts Ave., Cambridge, Mass., to 419 Boylston Street, Room 323, Boston. BOWAAC not a formal membershio- type group but there are currently a limited number of activists, a maximum cf fifteen, a majority of whom are local Socialist Workers Party (SWP) and/or Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) members, involved in BOWAAC work. A number of formerly active independents in BOWAAC have dropped out of BOWAAC work in view of U. S. Supreme Court decision liberalizing abortion laws; and as a result, SWP/YSA plans locally witn respect to BOWAAC are indefinite. Activities set forth. ‘ ~ Pew: : DETATLS: This document contains neither recammendationa nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the properly of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and its content? are not to be distributed outside your agency. NW 35088 Docld: 329599545 Page 353 Cet et nny
BS 100-43809. I, ORGANIZATION OF BOSTON WOMEN'S ABORTION ACTION COALITION (BOWAAC) . BOWAAC, the local affiliate of the Women's National Abortion Action Coalition (WONAAC), was formed out of the local Female Liberation group; and while BOWAAC is not exclusively made up of Socialist Workers Party (SWP), Boston, and Young Socialist Alliance of Boston (YSA-B) female members, it is controlled by members of those groups. WONAAC has been publicly described as an organization of groups whose aim is to effect the overthrow of existing abortion laws and to demand free abortion on demand. The SWP, Boston, is the local affiliate and follows the aims and purposes of the national SWP. The SWP has been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450. The YSA~B is the Boston affiliate of the YSA, tne youth organization of the SWP. A. Headquarters In late summer, 1972, BOWAAC moved its headquarters from 552 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Mass., to 432.9 Boylston Street, Room 323, Boston, Massachusetts, telephone 265-3574. BS T-lL  y September 28, 1972 -e2- NW 35088 Docld: 329599545 Page 3654
BS 100-43809 BOWAAC headquarters continues to be located at 419 Boylston Street, Boston, Room 323. BS TL March 2, 1973 The New England Telephone 1973 Directory for the Boston area lists BOWAAC at 419 Boylston Street, Boston, with telephone numbers 256-3574 and 266-1679. B. Membership and SWP and YSA Infiltration BOWAAC is not a formal membership-type group. There are, however, currently a limited number of activists, a maximum of fifteen, the majority of whom are members of the SWP and/or YSA in the Boston area, involved in BOWAAC work, Tne number of activists is currently limited as a number of the formerly active independents in the group have recently dropped out of BOWAAC work feexing that the United States Supreme Court decision reluxing legal restraints on the practice of abortion has resolved the abortion problems. Member of Subject Organization BS tel nny eee farch 2, 1973 . / 4 al fe on Lo neta Been anangnnenarnne pie, cece JANE ‘ROLAND, the SWP, Boston, member then in charge of SWP/YSA work in BOWAAC, in early 1972, reported 4 | that work in BOWAAC was going quite slowly in the Boston —WW2U: area and that there continued to be opposition to the Swe/YSA control by independents active in BOWAAC, BS Tel September 28, 1972 ANN uanaa SRSreat Ene SWP, Boston, member mate cucrently in charge of SWP/YSA work in BOWAAC, recently reported that, in view of the above-mentioned United ft} | States Supreme Court decision concerning abortion laws —_—___] and the dropping out of BOWAAC work by a numberof the independents, future plans of the SWP/YSA locally with respect to BOWAAC are indefinite. Member of Subject Organization . 4 BS T-1 March 2, 1973 MW 55088 Doacld: 32989545 Page 365
WW 55086 Doold:32989545 Page 356 vs) |” 100-43809 C. Activities "he Militant," a weekly newspaper of the , SWP, in its September 23, 1972, edition carried an article entitled "Petition Filed for Vote on Abortion, " which reported that representatives of an Abortion Referendum Committee had announced on September 7, 1972, the filing of a petition to allow Massachusetts citizens to vote on whether abortion should be legalized. According to the article, representatives of BOWAAC were among supporters of this Abortion Referendum Committee. A leaflet entitled "Speak Outrage - A Woman's Right to Choose a Public Hearing" was distributed to the public in tne general Boston area during October, 1972, to advertise a meeting at the Boston University, Bos ton, Law Auditorium under the joint sponsorship of BOWAAC and Female Liberation on October 28, 1972. According to the leaflet, women would testify at tnis gathering against persons or institutions which nad victimized «nem with legal or illegal abortions or had denied them contraception, voluntary sterilization or good pre-natal care, or had sterilized them without their knowledge or consent. . Among the listed speakers was JANE ROLAND, identified as a member of BOWAAC , who was to speak on the topic, "Summary and Indictments, "The Militant" in its November 10, 1972, edition carried an article which reported that on October 28, 1972, 300 women had gathered at the Law Auditorium oF Bos ton University co hear testimony on "Crimes Against Women." The article reported that the program, entitled "Speak Outrage, " was built by "Speak Outrage Project," a committee of individuals from several groups in the Boston area, one of which was identified age BOWAAC,
° 55088 Docld:32989545 Page 387 BS 100-43809 The article reported that topics covered in the testimony ranged from abortion to forced sterilization to poor pre-natal care and that presentations were given by women of diverse ages and economic and religious groups. The "Observer," a campus newspaper of Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, in its November 35 1972, edition carried an article entitled "Groups Debate Abortions , " which reported that representatives from the. "Value of Life Committee” and BOWAAC had met head on November 1, i972, at Tufts University to debate the issue of legalized abortion. The article reported that JANE ROLAND, identified as the former coordinator of BOWAAC, spoke in favor of repealing all abortion laws, za