{ be SAN FPRANCISCO —- When Congress veconvenes in Jan- uary, the opening session will met with the demand that its first order of business must be ending the Vietnam war and the withdrawal of Ameri- ean troons from Southeast Asia, "his demand will be pres- ented by woman power, organ- jzmi into the Jeanette Rankin Brigade. The women plan to convene a Congress of American Women ‘to develop programs “dedicated . to reshaping American socicty ‘and restoring our country to the community of nations.” Besides demanding that the legislators act to ond the war, the women will cemand that Congress: 9 Use iis power to heal a sick society at home; ® Use Is power to make re- parctions for the ravaged land we leave behind in Vietnam; ® Listen fo what the Ameri- Lan peeple ary saving and re- fuse th Saude demands of the maitiry istrial complex, This movement was inspired by an appeal Ry Jeanette Ran- van, 66, the nation's S first woman Congress, elected in 1917. we nad 10,0090 women will- an ete aa ‘ing to goto prison if necessary,” she said in May, “that would tng it. You eannot have wars without the women." Miss Rankin, a militant Iead- er of the suffrapette movement that eventusiiy gained women the right to vote under the iSth Amen im .uc, voted in 1917 aginst U.S involvement in Worll War T and also oppose: Amerioin miltuiry commitment in Worid War ID “Tai is no time to he po- hte,” Mies Rankin said. “The army isn't polite when it se- lets a young man and says ‘come and fight’, But they don't take the politicians and deci- “ins makers to fight.” Miss Rankin's militant oppo- "tion to the Vietnam war waa taken up by about 75 prominent “omen throughout the. coun- LY who issued a call for the groups as possible, ay, ™ iid te Rankin Brigade VAFOES NG ae if ta ONC pe nationwide convening of Jeanette Rankin Brigade Washington. Women for Peace and the Women’s Intl. League for Peace and Freedom have ralliaa 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- the in “Yilies, J oo4 One facet of the Congress of American Women will be dis- cussion of electoral action, says Nikki Bridees, San Francisco chairman of the brigade. “Many of us feel we should support poace candicates where they exist and fo 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 many peace and women's F; ays / ‘ As re an 4 vio 7 ‘¢ Yr 3 . * ; : 3 a is pyc: ‘ 1 f ry i i i : ! ; Arbne ea eee at . ‘ farm, SOT er te ta > ‘ s 7 yn” , . tee ~. Xe ay tn 1 JEANNETTE RANKI ff ise ‘No time to be polite! also want the support of froups iike churches and labor unions, and We Tm TAT - ata! ad —) oN we di ¥ political or,anizalions that have the type of program in which peace is just one faect," Mrs. Bridres says, “We don't want men, but do want their money and support.” Amovg the inttial sponsors are women from many walks of life hound together by a com- mon concern about the war — Mrs. Benjamin Spock; Mrs. Rosa Parks (of the Montgo- mery Alabama bus hoycott): author Jesnea Mitfora; Grace Mora Newman (sistar of Den- nis Mora of the Fort Hood Three); Mrs, Ann Eaton, author Kay Royle, Mrs, Warry Bela- fonte; Sirs. Wsther Pike, Mrs. Martin Tuther King, Jr. Netfonal executive sceretary! of the sroup is Airs. Vivian Hallinan, Delaned plans are still in] formation, Mrs. Bridges says, bul organizations and indivi- duals are invited to join in any way they can, cisco Bay Arca office Lelephone number is 474-4456, —M, 2. ‘the San Fran-: (indicate page, name of newspaper, city and state.) 9 "People's Vorla" —— San Francisco, California — Northwest Final Date: 12/16/67 Edition: VOl. 30 NO» 50 Author: Editor: AL RICHMOND Titles Character: or Classification: Submitting Office: CJ Being Investigated
oy : raf cen erie eR —, fo et. « th a 3 the Lie Se > ty k “she puneane Rune ant LOATH ie MB dae ee te SAN FRANCISCO — When American women petition the ‘wnt session of Congress on its pp mung day (Jan. 15) to end the war in Vietnam, it will be “chp nuportant coalition mf Wemen ever formed,” Afrs. ‘Wavian Ifailinan, executive sec- retary of the Jeanette Rankin wrigace, toid a press conference Te last week. wiere will be women vrep- anting the clergy, sclentists, 088 fonals, sad Jeaders of » oF rights riovement,” she a, “Tay bes clad women WE be vol by Jeanette Rankin, ne country’s first congress- ‘oman, who is now 86 years Most 4 a ry The peopie’s leaders hope scugh women from the Bay 'aren will iain the brigade to white a plunge charter ferslole. ayuires about the chartered ‘plume con be acdcressed to the incal oJ. cf the Brigade at 154 Getsza Gate avenue, SF. Felepacns 474-4456, The Eri igade is now conftact- ny congressional leaders, ask~- ang RUGS OESESES INN an ee ead ¥ i (Mount Clipping In Spaco Below) ~ 9° ing them to meet the women at the capitol steps to receive their petition to put ending of the war in Vietnam as the fiest order of business for the new session of the Congress. Program for the event, as Yinalized, calls for presentation to Congress of the Brirade's cemands (see PW Dec, 16) and then holding of a women’s con- egress that afternoon to plan political’action on a local seale, Unless Congress acts on their petition, the avomen will use Jan. 16 to see their representa- tives and pressure them to sup- port their demands. “We are nat going to do any- thing unconstitutional,” Mrs, _7 Hallinan said. “We are going to petition Congress for redresy of grievances, There was agree ment at a meeting of the’ Ble tional steoriny committee to ‘sive Congress thtra more nionths to act. After that wo will take to the streets — there was sgreement on this by all those concerned.” Among the national sponsors Tae aie | alana ay we Dua Les’) mm car Jibe Sas teas rai aN tee ha S masa 74 rt o cyrus ry COAG i ae wens of the event are prominent members of viruiauhy every ma- jor national church and wom- en's organization, for example Elsie Thomas Culver (World Council of Churches); Mrs. Martin Lather King, Jr. (Souuth- ein Christian Leadership Conf,.); Jane Buchenholz (Americans' for Demecratic Action); Ellen Aurbakicon (United Church Women). Also irs. Emilen Stokes (American Friends Service Committee); Airs, Join C. Ben- nett (Methodist, wife of John Bennett, dean of Union Theo- logical Seminary); author Susan y’Sontag; actress Ruby ee; Judith Morse Eaten” and GFte Luchgiailiot (Natl. Coun- cil of tac Young Women’s Chris- tian Assn,). Support for tha ovent was als expected from authors Mary atcCarthy and. Betty Friedan. ecal supportive events for those who cannot go to Wash- ington are being plannod throughout the nation, Doold: s298 3354 Speerern Nie awe (Indicate page, name of newspgper, city and state.) . * 5 *People!s World" —~San Francisco, California Northwest Final — onl 12/23/67 E ition: VOL. 30 Ne 051 Author: Editor: AL RICHES! OND Title: Character: or Classification: Submitting Offices CJ Being Investigated
- ~ COSMPEHAL ~« DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING 2,5, POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C, JANUARY 15, 1968 crt Sak RESTS EE DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, PORTLAND, GREGON, JANUARY 15, 1968 ee - ee 3 dae ns0ta tea ae The "People’s World’ (P%} is a weet coast’ communist weekly mewspaper published in San Francisco, California. us Glovis{shaien Was mentioned in April, 1956, ,“7 by a Communist Party /(CP) functionary aS ao 2-7 member of the City Committee of the Albany, | New York CP. Gloria Shaich attended an Albany CP conference in May, 1958, which was open to those “in or near to” the CP, Second Source, April 17, 1956 syune, 1958 ES RosedVeopold/iing has been a close associate of Oregon CP leaders and with her husband, fib tick” Bernardi sopold, has frequently attended CP a ooo oOnsored functions. Rose Leopold last attended an Oregon CP state convention on January 24, resgr— . Third Source, January 30, 1959 November 30, 1967 Phoebe Yfiedman, Rose Leopold, and Gloria Shaich, during 1965, -1966, and 1967, have been active participants in various demon- strations protesting U.5. policy in Vietnam which were held in Portland, Oregon. cera IOI, A 2087 _ Docid: 32969544 Page 134 _.
NW 55087 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S, POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C, JANUARY Fe shh: DEVONSTRATION PROTESTTNG US. PULICY IN VIETNAM, PORTLAND, ORFGON, JASUARY 25,1968 ” The following persons at Portland, Oregon, on December 27, 1967, were advised of the above proposed demonstration: 7 United States Attorney Sidney 1. Legak at 9:50 a.m. United States Marshal Eugene G. Hulett at 93:30 @ olf. Postal Inspector Nolan Brown at 11:30 a.m. ev, Darrell L. Hoyt, Buildings Manager, General Services Administration, at 9:55 a.m. Me, John FE. Wells, Special Agent, United States Secret Seryice, at 9:40 am. ir, os nH. Toomey, Special Agent in Charge, 115th Military te. Viigence Group at 8:25 a.m. » “Tarles G&, Moseby. Clerk, Office of Special Investigations, .ld States Air Force at 8:32 am. Me. L.A. Hancock, Special Agent, Naval Intelligence Command, at 8:30 aM. Officer Charley F. Trinbie, intelligence Unit, Portland Police Department at 8:35 a.m. Deputy Marvin VY. Woidyla, Intelligence Unit, Multnomah County Srevriff's Office at 8:35 a.m. ; DoclTd: 325989544 Page i135
are > DEMONSTRATION PHOTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, B.C, JANUARY LS, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. WILICY IN VIETNAM, PORTLAND, GRESIS, JANEARY ABs E968 ee et Corporal Lyle E. Mitchsél, Tunteiligencée Section, Oregon State Police, Nilwasukie Station, at 16:00 a.m. Tris document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the PBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. = OF NW 35087 Doold:32989544 Page 136 a Perio eae a
F-38 (EM. 5-22-64) a ——— - FBI + . Date: 12/28/67 ‘Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Vi AIRTEL REGISTERED MAIL “ (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI FROM: SAC, MIAMI (105-9843) (P) SUBJECT: + EMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 8, 1968~ S INFORMATION CONCERNING SN (INTERNAL SECURITY) Re Miami teletype to Director dated 12/27/67, Enclosed for the Bureau are 11 copies of LHM / 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 . f all other offices for their information, The taitié nds not been changed to record thé new set date since this*information has not been corroborated in the Miami Division. EWCLOSUEL @ - Bureau (Enc. 11) (RM)- AGENCY: G-2, ONI, OSI, SEC. SER., 2 - Atlanta (Enc. 2) (RM) ae ee 2 - Philadelphia (Enc. 2) (RM) RAO (ISD, CRS) ZZ (1 ~ 100-9882) (WILPF) pate rorw: 2-7 GS — 2 - San Francisco (Enc. 2) (RM) FORW: SOLE 2 - WFO (Enc. 2) (RM) al . A TIO 1 ~ (Enc. 1) (RM) (Info) 2 - Miami (I - 105-98 CAs (1 - 100-11990) Qo“ - / Heal alt JIM:s1 eed weneecs neceravetot mnocoste nn (66 ) a Cc, C. - Bishop. 18 JAN 8 1968 oO rtA- . Gi ites JAN 1 diver NW 55087 Doora: SEseahge Le Sent _.. UM Per ws
“, “ MM 105-9843 ; Copies are being disseminated locally to NISO, 6 ND, Charleston, South Carolina; OSI, Robi 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. MIAMI AT MIAMI, FLORIDA Will ascertain if individuals from this area plan to participate, _ MW S5087 DoclId: 32969544 Page 136 nn
<7 oni OQ@ ares DEPARTMENT OF ug FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Ploase Refer to Miami, Florida a, , 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 rat 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, * ek Ok Ok OK 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. L* 299) : ; ; e weg goprns DEST JOO JB ee. OAL ang APR 8 . ENCLOSURE | MW 35087 DoolId: 32989544 Page 135
f yn Reply, Please Refer to | FileNo 105-9843 Title | Character Reference are concealed in referenced information in the past. Mw 55087 DolVASS9880544 Page.140 This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Miami, Florida December 28, 1967 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY EN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 8, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING Memorandum dated and captioned as above, at Miami, Florida All sources (except any listed below) whose identities communication have furnished reliable It ia the property ,
FEI ATLANTA . { { 600 Px URGENT 12/28/g% ERB HAAMLBOTMAE ea OO a du es pies weds “ia ae } yee te: TO DIRECTOR; wFO AND SAN mandfsco” | cae bain ce wey Ras pean My Cat M ATLANTA 100-7300 ce eeecenne! PB ton Be Teh YEE pMe Ci : : : j BA et eo ake fe yor Be ‘ “DEHONS TRATION -PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, usted ey “fr te. RE DC, JANUARY FIGHT, SIXTYEIGHT, INFORMATION CONCERNING CINT — oot i. SECURITY)» “ , neues - / : : — Sie 2 REBUAIRTEL 10 ALBANY, DEC. FIVE, crxvewik a yarn S KINLEY JONES, REPORTER, WSB TELEVISION STATION, ATLANTA, GA., “ADVISED ON DEC. TWENTYEIGHT, SIXTYSEVEN, THAT DURING INTERVIEW WITH JEANNETTE RANKIN AT WATKINSVILLE, GA., ON DEC. TWENTYSIX, 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 : WARCH TO THE CAPITOL BUILDING AND PRESENT PETITITON FOR REDRESS OF A GRIEVANCES TO JOHN MCCORMACK, SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. He | RANKIN STATED SHE HAD RECEIVED A TELEGRAM FROM MCCORMACK INFORMING 4 HER HE WOULD BE GLAD 10 GREET THEM. RANKIN EXPLAINED THAT IRS. 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 a 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, .. - (yf fu THE INSTITUTION OF WAR AND THAT SHE We. OBP OS ED TOe-THE USE~OFVTOLENCE TO SETTLE ANY DISPUTE. — ee ap 18 JAN 4 1968: 1D et PA, ; ° . hf ; . 3 . ATLANTA CON Lwutye ATTEMPTS TO’ OBTAIN ADDI TIONAL—DETAILS=0m) oe te! L ~ ; Q wf - j ees JANG 8 } Cte FO» Blockers,
Date: 12/30/67 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Via AIRTEL ATR MATL | (Priority) i -4---- + eee _ | bat x res , Pes, TO: DIRECTOR, FBI NL (i ypoee FROM: SAC, LOS ANGELES (100-70701) (P) ef (yee i “\ ‘ Ht RE: ~ DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES Posty j POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., fig a — January 15, 1968 _ Nae INFORMATION CONCERNING Ne OA ) { (INTERNAL SECURTTY) . OO:Washington Field . ReBuairtel to all offices dated 12/5/67, sent under caption "DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., January 8, 1968" and Los Angeles teletype to Bureau and Washington Field captioned same. For the information of the Bureau. there are f . attached eleven (11) copies of an LHM, with two copies each for . the Washington Field and San Francisco Division. Instant LHM contains data currently available in the Los Angeles Division regarding the formation and plans of the Jeannette Rankin Brigade (JRB). A classification of "Confidential" has been placed on this LHM to protect the symbol numbered informants utilized herein, who are identified as follows: Source One LA 4490-S Source Two LA 3003-S Source Three LA 3824-5 (3 - Bureau (Encls.1il RMAM \. 2 -.San Francisco (Info) (Encls.2) (RMA REC 87 . oy b iS. 2yQ0Washington Field (100- 7173) (Bhels - 2)(RMAM) oe se aos -~ Los Angeles WeASRREETS wennmemcamat esata? ae Ata 1 - 100-61745) (WSP 1 - 134-219CA sonny g JAN 3 1968 BDH/s db ‘AGENCY: G-2, ONI, OSI, SEC. sh 28 EF A TD, BOT . oF : DATE FORW: Ns ae - i. BY: 20 OG A PB ie Gan Approves. 4 Sent WM Per ' ne Ht Agent in Charge WW 55087 Docld:32989544 Page 142
tome 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 55087 Docld: 32989544 Page 143
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to Los Angeles, California n Reply, Please Refer File No. December 30, 1967 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY 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 mareh 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 il, 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 Angeles BrOUpS many of them advocating Negro militancy. COPIns ne yg te ao \O i 2 DESTRO VEY /: y wufoy “/ jo * €. want I é 23 . fede ga mice? NW 55087 DocId: Mleosas Page 144 ENCT Wr
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. National Council of Churches . World Council of Churches United Church Women United Church of Christ American Friends Service Committee Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party NW 55087 Doocld: 32989544 Page 145
eg ! € NW 35087 DEMONSTRATION PROTFSTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15, 1962 . INFORMATION CCNCERNING (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 a a C., on January 15, 1968: pJoyce fA + re SheilgiSloane 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). ct herd i oa? mn Doeld: 32989544 Page 146
NW 55067 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 Washington, 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 10:00 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 received from pledges, some individuals will pay part of their expenses with the remainder coming from the pledges, mee its he DoclTd: 325989544 Page 147
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 Mc Cormick and Senator Mansfield had agreed to receive the petition. Representative Mc 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 Repsesentative Mc 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 Congressional 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 af a - - - -e ee “ee if > . 7 vy . ,eae whe AS Bi os |_MW 55087 Docld:32989544 Page 146 Fi
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. y 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. ort - te ae ae . . 4, NW 35087 Doocld:32909544 Page 149
APPENDIX 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 Sth 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. 7 "¢ 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 Report, 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 doés not, of itself, connote membership in or sympathy with the Communist Party. APPENDIX Hy 508 7 Page 150 Lal Fe ee a ae ne ea et es xsetes
APPENDIX COMMUNIST INFILTRATION OF THE WOMEN STRIKE FOR PEACE, Also Known As Women's International Strike for Peace & 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 naticnal organization formed in Washington, D.C, It is @ peace oriented women's organization which is opposed to the present American foreign policy in Vietnam. It has also sought legislation which -rould 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 eailing 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 support fer "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 oren Lo women of ail political opinions who are interested in world peace, st maxes no effort to exclude from its activities merbers of, or persons sympathetic to, the Communist Party ano related groups. The guiding force behind the, Southern California WSF groups is MARY CLARKE. A second source advised in July, 1955, that CLARKE was dropped from the Western Division, Los Angeles County Communist Party (LACCP) in the Spring of 1955, for personal reasons and not because of any political differences with the LACOP, - The 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 wy ogee ten 8 soit ard ne NW 350687 Doocld:32909544 Page i51
“2 @ »& MW 55087 : APPENDIX W. E. B. DU BOIS CLUBS OF AMERICA (DCA) earns A source advised that on October 26-27, 1963, a con- ference of members of the Communist Party, USA (CPUSA), including national Punctionaries, met in Chicago, Illinois, for the purpose cr setting in motion forces for the establishment of a new national Marxist-oriented 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 from‘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 adonted. 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" socialist centers and to solidify the Party base through the DCA. This s..°te also advised in September, 1966, that Daniel Rupin, CFUSA National Organizational Secretary, stated the Party - believes tne DCA should have a working-class outlook and be a mass organization Pavorable to socialism, socialist countires and Marxism, and in Apvil, 1967, advised that Gus Hall, CPUSA General Secretary, indicated the DCA primary emphasis should be on developing mass resistance to the draft. A third source advised in September, 1967, that Jarvis Tyner was elected chairman of the DCA on September 10, 1967, at the Third Netional Convention of the DCA held in New York, New York, from September 8-10, 1967. 2 fourth source advised during August, 1967, that Jarvis tyner is a member cf 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 Doeld: 32989544 Page i152 ee a
” _* @ APPENDIA WOMEN FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION | A source advised on May 1, 1963, that the Yomen for Legislative Action was formed in 1952. claiming to be an independent organizaticn dedicated to non-partisan parti- cipation in legislative and civic activities, its vosition in favoring or opposing Legislation usually paralleis tne posizvion of the Communist Party and related groups. It alse supports legislation to abolish the House Committee on Un- American Activities. Membershio in the Women for legislative ncticn does not, of itself, connote membership in or sympathy with tre Communist Party. , Another source advised on May i1, 1967, that the vionen fa. Legislative Action continues to be active in the vOS Angeles area. APPENDIX aa rye Sor . lati ree 10 tb nese on Se bocld:< 32969544 _ Page i153
a war * F bey E : r . “* OY Mere he a UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ® ercroneentiy Los Angeles, California In Reply, Please Refer to December 30, 1967 Fue No. fn phy ae 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. Ped 4 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, MW 55087 Docld: 32989544 Page i154 Baste nea ncaa ms keent nee RAL Lab eae 5 aa rN naar ae = os o
t ° ' { J { ! . i FBI. st Date: 1/3/68 | | Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) f Via ATRTEE AIRMAIL (Priority) | TO: DIRECTOR, FBI ee i FROM: -, SAC, ATLANTA (100-7300) (P) af SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. Ss. vis ~ i POLICY IN VIETNAM, a I Jy WASHINGTON, D.C.,~ bf PL 7 JANUARY 8, 1968 “hoa Wy Vp oy INFORMATION CONCERNING a 4 ena hy SECURITY) ezib 73 00: WFO) ; —|_, re ReBuairtel to Albany, 12/5/67, and Atlanta teletype re GD Sto Director, WFO and San Francisco, 12/28/67 e oe 3| Ki Enclosed herewith for the Bureau are 11 copies, for ‘| NP WFO 2 copies, and for San Francisco 2 copies, of an LHM cap- aa 1B Qtioned as above, prepared at Atlanta, Georgia, on 1/2/68, and oo. i | = “suitable for dissemination. +S a a : ©}; - s El =. Copies of the enclosed LHM are being furnished to am IO o11ith MIG, Region V, Fort McPherson, Ga.; U.S. Secret Service, | =| JL) Atlanta, Ga.; NIS, Charleston, S.C.; OSI, Robins AFB, Ga.; oe and USA, Atlanta, for their information. * a: ro i The source utilized in the enclosed LHM is bi\ydypAs\ |B nd nr a ; i 5 Enclosed LHM is being classified confidential since A ‘S unauthorized disclosure of information furnished by the infor- Fig i47 mant reflected therein could reasonably result in the identi- |8 1e5/ fying of. this source of continuing value and jeopardize the ie 2 future effectiveness aaa th ; | a MIG MeN ff is Ey ‘ - “ . Gi- Bureau (Enc, 11) ERD "22 JAN & 1968 os 2 ~ WFO (Enc. 2) (RM) sine Ret: 3t 8 2 ~ San Francisco (Ene. 2) (RM) mene come * 2 - Atlanta a I CTH :met ; a ine . S) 3 i A a w MW 35087 Doold:32839544 Page 155 "ane
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Atlanta, Georgia Int Reply, Please Refer to January 2, 1968 File No, CONEIDEND EAS DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S, POLICY IN. VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 8, 1968, INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) Aa ees ec ae he ee Me, ‘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.C... 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, Vivianfallinan of San Francisco, Qulifornia, informed her sometime ago that a group of women had formed an organiza-~ tion called the "Jeannette Rankin Brigade”, and asked her if / she would be the honorary president of the organization, at J which time she informed them she would be delighted to serve. . Rankinistased 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 Viviun Hallinan, ‘ stated Jn Oetober, 1962, that his mother would ; be willing to join the CP if her husband, TRAP Vincent "Hallinan, would also join, = eras his docaumens contains neither recommendations or eonglueions of tha FBI, It is the property of the FRI an 1s loaned te your agency; it and its contents are net toa ba ise tributed outside your agancy. “GROUP. EXCLUDED FROM AUTOMATIC DOWNGRADING AND DECLASSIPICATION COPIES DESTROYED . 7 v1 Seer Ae 1971. i HW 35087 Docid: 32989544 Page 156
BDocTd: 325989544 Page i157 “ mena _ DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JRNUARY 8, 1968 __ Vivian Hallinan was arrested on a eivil rights sit-in demonstration at Auto Row agi Francisco, California, in April, 19 Sergeant William Davis, San Francisco. County Jail Number 2, San Bruno; California, ‘ advised on August 22, 1966, that Vivian Hallinan served a month in the County.” Jali from July 5, 1966, to August 2, 1966, having been found guilty on a sit-in charge, at
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PAGE Two CSNY—-SEX-<EHOUSAND|S, RELIABLE-CONCEAL, ADVISED PRESS CONFERENCE HELD AT GOTHAM HOTEL, NYC,. JANUARY THIRD - LAST, ANNOUNCED JRB SPONSORING JANUARY FIFTEENTH NEXT oe. ' DEMONSTRATION IN, WASHINGTON, DC, WITH ASSISTANCE OF oo | WOMEN STRIKE FOR PEACE (WSP). PARITCIPANTS WILL INCLUDE te FLORYNCEYKENNEDY, RUBYYQEE, JUDY MORSEXEATON, THE DAUGHTER "OF SENATOR WAYNE MORSE, AND MRS. BENJAMIIDEPOCK. ‘AT THE / CONFERENCE IT WAS STATED SOME NEGRO WOMEN WOULD PARTICIPATE, ( " WHICH WAS DESCRIBED AS AN UNPRECEDENTED MOVE, KENNEDY IS A NEW YORK ATTORNEY WHO HAS ~ REPRESENTED H. RAP BROWN OF SNCC. NEW" YORK-SIX-IKENE” EOUR=S:-ASTERTSK, RELIABLE-CONCEAL, ADVISED IN NOVEMBER, NINETEEN SIXTY FIVE, RUBY DEE WAS a! MEMBER OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY. | END PAGE TWO )
CuREE @ ON JANUARY FOURG} INSTANT, FIVE SEPARATE ag 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: ”- a “ THE BROADEST COALITION OF AMERICAN WOMEN IN “HISTORY-WOMEN YOUNG AND OLD, FROM CHURCH, POLITICAL, v 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 WOMEN, FOLLOWING OUR PETITION AT THE CAPITOL. WE WILL DECLARE OUR INTENTION TO MOBILIZE ON ALL LEVELS IN OUR | COMMUNITIES TO RESHAPE OUR SOCIETY. START THE NEW YEAR| WITH A DAY OFF FROM HOME OR JOB TO WORK FOR PEACE WITH THE JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE.” SUSAN SONTAG IS AN AUTHOR AND WRITER. ON JUNE SIXTEENTH, SIXTY SEVEN, CHICAGO_SEVEN: . ZERO~ONE-NENE=S, RELIABLE-CONCEAL, ADVISED THAT AT A "MEETING 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 JRB AS ONE THREE THREE WEST SEVENTY SECOND STREET, NYC. ON JANUARY FOURTH 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 |
‘a 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 Le, 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 NEAT, 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 “CORR-LI-WS_ARRIVE. “ oe eet EY LLIN ERT AT Sg 6 Sarr EN Sr nce ere re rere rs
PAGE SIX APPROPRIATE AGENCIES ADVISED. NYO INVESTIGATION CONTINUING. LHM WILL FOLLOW. END WAsee RNK R RELAY y ” FBI WASH DC RWF FTR Fer LASH DG. ron 70 / rf “HW MR. SULLIVAN saosas Page 163
2 L Leach Min. lichr Air, Bisp po FBI Date: 1/4/68 Transmit the following in. (Type in plaintext or code) hy. ‘Tr itter._. | Vic AIRTEL a j Pele, Keom___. j . (Priority) | liss Holmes. me ae ie Yann § a a TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448475) hmiinmcboesd FROM: SAC, WFO (100-47173) (P) SER pr - ar ~ "“DENON TRATION PROTESTING wee (. “UNITED STATES POLICY IN . ; t VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C. a ey, re n JANUARY 15, 1968 | Aap wer ; (00: WFO) ‘ v Fi] Transmitted herewith are 11 copies of an LHM i L. for the Bureau with 2 each for New York and Philadelphia > naif describing above demonstration. 4 LHM being disseminated locally to Secret Servise, & AUSA and military intelligence agencies, Local Law enforce. ag ment agencies cognizant, ry ct Sources used in LHM are: first source ss \E so aa second source is AE TE MR BER, 2033 Adams Mill Road,” thir ” source is INY 694~-5S* § — . ‘a LHM is classified "Confidential" in'view of the ‘3 fact that information reported from first source could lead 4 \ to the identity of & source of contanang value and compromise: j future effectiveness, ay - oo. ‘3 WFO continuing to follow “and will report pertinent af Mtoe sw fy Woe, Nasty Cal, S Nee fia Shea ~ er dcuee 2 (SD, rb; Ch) e=-8 JAN 9 1968 ENSLOSURE fad isd, {~ Crenee NESE BtotosOt G SER, J / 4 Bureau (4. ’ FB Fete ay “ — (1-105-13831 D ono eames: 2. New York (RMP'{Eac; 2) ne . 7 2 - Philadelphia (100-49497) (au) (Ene. 2y 2 - WFO ae 3 - (1-100- 44061) Ce dn GT: dg Sp. AIR TE a yi Farpesveat = Be writ << Sent Mier er 4 ¢) J j Andclaf AgeGGiin Charge NW 55087 Becta: S2589544 Page 164 fo
oe te UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION CONSEDENTTAT, In Reply, Please Refer to Washington, D. C. 20535 File No. January 4, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, 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 CONF EDEN PIAL GROUP I Excluded from automatic downgrading and 22. wat 12 ai] ENCLOSURE. NW 350687 Doocld:329099544 Page 165
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING COMPEDEN TIAL 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 SylviayLichtenstein has been appointed coordinator of the demonstration, A second source, who has furnished a reliable information in the past, NW 55087 advised on July 10, 1951, that Sylvia Lichtenstein was a ” membex of the Newspaper | Club of the Communist Party in the District of Columbia from 1947 to 1950. CON TIDEN TIAL ~~ 2 om DocTd: 325989544 Page 166
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING 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, JosephkForer, met with officials of the United States Capitol Police on January 2, 1968, |. =: J concerning details of the proposed demonstration, These © eel individuals were advised by the United States Capitol Police : that they cannot demonstrate on the Capitol grounds in ae: 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,. Forer 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: we _ f 0 DagmarAvilson V ' Sylvia Lichtenstein B _ Donna Allen a BillieyHetzel 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, CONFIDENTIAL -~ 3 o . MW 35087 Doecid: 32985544 Page i167
a a “DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING , UNITED STATES POLICY. IN a VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 15, 1968 Place, A.W., Washington, D,C,, which is the residence of , DonnayAllen, He stated that the area representative of the JRB is Wilheimina Mie tze1, 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. This document contains neither testa etiiens nor conelugions of ¥ *- he nr pity of wad is leaned to your agency} it and its eontents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
FB! 1/4/68  y q & Date: Transmit the following in. (Type in plaintext or code) iY #7 tyr Pa AIR MAIL . i (Priority) AIRTEL ee a ae i eae ae ae cr ee er eee soe oo DIRECTOR, FBI (1Qsnlet20325 ) SAN FRANCISCO (1000-59802) u“ in ‘DEMONSTRATION .PROTESTING..US. POLICY SIN VIETNAM JANUARY 15, 1968, INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY): 00: WFO {+ his ig\n” Re San Francisco teletype to Bureau, 1/3/68) 2 ~* 2 Enclosed for the Bureau are 11 copies of L Faptioned /and WFO. San Francisco. FH Mr. Mr. r. Trotter... Mr. le Mr. Mr. Mr. Myr. { f Mr. {FE Myr. i¢ Mr. HM concerning demonstration and 2 copies each for Atlanta, Los Angele Copies of instant LHM have been furnished locally to | the Army, Navy Air Force, Secret Service, San Francisco and USA, The sources mentioned in the LHM are as follows; . TSF 21dnce; | AGENCY: 6-2 ONT, OSI, SEO. SER RAO (ISD, SRB, CD) SF 2114-8; WE 1777-8; SF 1870-8; CSLA 3200-Sk LA 2954-8; 4 SP 2470- | CSSF 5387) s3 cee Mes. GRIFFIN SHURBED (hy REQU Fes ERT RY ey as as Dae | GEG. 25 is is is is is is is is Source Source Source Source Source Source Source as Source DATE FORW: / BY: Or~MHM on wh No a die ; Bureau CEncls. eR Fa Minh 11) (AM--RM) “== 7 (2 ~ 1L00- 59802) ' . (1 - 106~ 48035 — ‘Women Strike for reacas™ Ma ee ot JAN 12 1958 Se - 48 ee Af K Nebebtdmagent it in Charge MW 55087 Doold: 32969544 f Page i165 HOW: FORW: Aan: 0 ete A of wo , a + wr ot votes! ‘s a Newore tee aeI WES 1 OO ENS, SNE RAAT NI, 1 Mr. Tclson, ...- at eae emer —~ ok Pebenckh Moabr ow... Bishep.... .... Casper..:.... Callahan .... Conrad.._.... Felt Gale... Rosen... Sullivan 27. ¥ Tavel. # | New York (Info){Encls. 2) (AM-RM) | 2 i Atlanta (Info) (incls, 2)(100-7300) (ANERM) a JAN “Low 2 - Washington Field (1)0-47173) (Encls. 2){AM-RM) > - Los Angeles (Infp)(Jneis. 2)(100- 70701). AMSRIR,., pate 3 - San Francisco EP aye PE
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MW 35087 Doocld:32999544 Page i7i | soo apap treet EPI emt rey err he AE a Eh eR RA - —— UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to San Francisco, California File No. January 4, 1968 -CONPEBENTIAL 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 ?Malvina Reynolds { Hazel Grossman Vivian Hallinan § Ethel Ledel A sécond source advised en September 21, 1967, ~ that Cl Ee 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 CONEERENT TAR GROUP I Excluded from automatic Downgrading and Declassification 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 PE, O78 Gap utSg on side your agency. jo. Lg f {+ ee oP Ogee ‘ eae a
a CONFIDENT EAR DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15, 1968 chairman included Clara Auerbach. N Cente erete gan a er OE WW 55087 Docld:32989544__ LR wre eens we Page 172
WOMEN FOR PEACE aka Women Strike for Peace 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: (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, HW 35087 Doocld: 32999544 Page i73 - ecananert inary at macros Pa enemas sensi rnumae t gener VORreN Gna nt ant Ter em arercerertvnrnen ny sanagetibe nprewvasaantinfngatnd rere entre COPS SIAM OOTY
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. S. POLICY’ IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D. C., JANUARY 15, 1968 4 / L va Pa) _B third source advised in January, 1968, Zena Ad Druckman is a current member of the San Francisco oe i Qerent member Oo: van frances = County Communist Party (CP). Catherine Cole, formerly Kay McTernan, according to a fourth source, in May, 1947, was transferred from the Wilshire-Fairfax Club to the 13th CD Club of the Lo founty CP during 1947. F hn Source four in 1946 and a fifth source in. 1950 ofl have advised that MalvinaReynolds was a _CP CL a member from 1931 to 1948 and continued active in 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 Hazelprossman be dropped from the club because of her inactivity and absence from the meetings. that Terence Hallinan, the sor of Vivia llinan, stated in October, 1962, that his mother would be willing to join the cP if her husband, [Vincent Hallinan would also join. A sixth source advised on October 31, eA A seventh source advised on October 8, 1965, that in August, 1965, Ethel R vedel was’ a “"'BDeople! s World? (PW) subseriber: — Oe ee roenernieey,, The PW is a West Coast communist newspaper. Source one has also advised that attorneys Arthur Kinoy 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.
CONFEDENTTAL 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 Thelma —}-Shumake on August 18, 1953, at which time /'"She stated that she had attended 15 or 20 wy meetings of the CP. She declined to furnish / ‘any-LriroPvmation as to whether or not she ou had made pplication at any time for CP membership or was a member of the CP. If a 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 dal}y-San Rafael, California newspaper, stated that a Mrs. Jeam! Schellenberg of eed QUPQn ; California, was attempting to organtTZe” Support for the Jeannette “Ravikin Brigade march in Washington in January, 1968. The article stated that 15 Marin women have agreed to travel to Washington in January. le | 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 Francisco, Californie Xeroxed duplication of this leaflet is appended to this memorandum. \ i On January 4, 1968, the first source advised that Cla Auerbach recently stated that approximately 30 women from the San Francisco bay area currently intend to travel to /Jeshington, D.C. for the January 15 demonstration in that city. i f/"this source also advised that the following individuals had ; Blso indicated that they will attend the demonstration in ; ‘lgshington: | &: Zamna leet Lit Me Ele \ MaridSchooley. & a 7 ; During-January, 1960, a tent} source advised } Isadoms{Salkind hac indicated that his wife j j SoHE DEN EAL Pere aati 5 NW 55087 DoclTd: 325989544 Page i75
“a “> , iN . oe . a 4 " CONFESENTIAE DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15, 1968 ; Eleanor Franklin Salkind was a member of the CP, On March 24, 1967, an-eleventh source advised that Marie Marstelle/Schooley was a member of the San Francisc area Women for Peace. mere ented mT nmennitstin tte ane narensee sae S9087 Doold: 32909544 Page i76 - SRST Yee RET oreo Nareapraa tare OOF EEE ROMNEY Ee TET PTE EAT a a aR ePID WI ape pe enema paperanian “SAT RT Les ATA AES SANE Spt rah ORO TNO TERS LH TE RII laaeeeeh vw: ONE amy
—_ . . . t . ' . we * . ". teem oe se tea a i ee red -* aad . . ~ , . , ' . \ ' vm ee a 8 3 Ay 7 "A : . ‘ uo Aa ‘ : 1 | aLmr? > ‘ve . ! £@ 3 ; 1 & x . . f gear ‘s q RAMA ART VIA RACE * | a MeL, i (| A CALL TO, AMERICAN WOnrkdln : i: mM hate a —— . . : oa , \ : : who are outraged by the ruthless slaughter in Vietnam > wm @ tone . ' + . is) a ] ‘ . . and the persistent neglect of human needs at home ; nN ; : ted ot nO ny VAne oy NAR UAT ac an BAN eae BA 1% ae 2 OT TO COME TO WASHINGTON JAMUARY TS Jt 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 Titty tee : every American. = . This is woman power! Demonstrate it to the Congress of the. United States! Fa H H OForH gPH B Come to Washington on January 15 as Congress opens. . Support oh ae ¢ SRF tee Jeannette Rankin as she leads a representative delegation of Americon women {to BS EF » 8 bt o Big B / the Capitol to demand that: Br 8 8G ah BRM . Congress, as its first order of business, resolve to end the war in Vietnam 8s & Se 29 8 and immediately arrange for the withdrawal of all American troops. Fe & coo 7 & Hi ch Panis] a0 o sS s ae ot Re g Be § p i B eons Congress use ils power to heal a sick society at home. . ES 6 a 9 de mm e $l es f Is 4 Oye og f° MH Congress use {ts power to make reparation for the ravaged land we leave ‘ By & rH Op ° " * “ ' behind in Vietnam. . ¢ 7G RB bee Ra & ' . . _ . : 5 Oe en a & B92 2 B® a. ‘ Congress listen to what the American people are saying and refuse the ‘ , S £ RE op BREE. tay < insatiable demands of the military-industrial complex, , _ N %, can 8 ry a a it i ie te § WOMEN OF AMERICA, our power is unlimited. On January 15 American woinen will: ‘ oe Of we ak & "6 "Ra n . . g a NA ¢ eo p ERTS 8 fe ~ PETEPION the United States Congress ~ Si Bo 8 8 EP BR ‘OO tes : 8 2% S is i io ° me ° ia ° & ‘ CONVENE a Congress of American Women that afternoon to develep = 3. 3 N a fe e apne ae . programs to meet the crisis in America—programs which will express — bend * ey fy yr ° q thee . Oeeeny £ " SCIODG m= ’ ep 3 Hck of & : our political power, reason and conscience, - 3 « m P D ct ett ct LE = J op \ ep RS Op tin . . ge aye Bs moe Ly Toy 2S fowl Pah: ' * LET US DECLARE our intention to return to our communities and mobilize | . 7 Tp : yy af Se oo women on ail levels of activity, dedicated to reshaping American society and | i 2 Fe BI PG ea ’ restoring our country to a position of honor in the community of nations, : j ate th ee Wwa°od Mas ws ns on wv a : “ a Reo fa ite fo. ‘1 . & o x , / . : . | : ‘ ' , ty tt ef "0 [ . t 1 NW 55087 Doold:32989544 Page i77 : SSPE Se FRIESE e INS Lovee y ae VES teh RITES YY PETE, ee fo TUAP Preis ne FEN UTA OT IEA os
Cy ra - 2 4 i & cf . ¥ By s ~ Ls ‘ “ ve . “ \ tHe S5087 Doold: 32989544 At noon January 15 on the Polk strect steps of the San F City Hall ten thousand en in black whe cannot go to ¥ will protest the war in Vietnen. In cities from New Yorx to Los Angeles women will gather to express their Cnristnes prayers for peace. Will you join us? os We will give to Mayor Joseph Alioto 4 coxyy of the Washington vetition and ask for his support. ‘fo so petition cur government is a right guaranteed by the : Sle will teLephone our Congressmen from their offices be calling on then quick end to the Vietnen war. ng to let them know women will ad that we join thes in urging 2 Because we are for peace we till do these things peacefully with respect for our fellowmen. Join Us Mwai dams PARTIAL LIST OF SPONSORS i + NEleancte, ” aes, Sidney: cris elicaboiy Peaphagiden Corothz Helene Anna Atnorf Redgeman Franceseerina” Ue Surana a Ars. Nese ase at cones 4 4 ass Lew! seas ft sor if | Florence pas *s . Ener inoculate hac: aed ; Polly te Seertsan iveca Une Sez 2 Macy Ere 22 - aten ts TF" Tyad . ees jo = =, 2h BW 3 b \ \ ome . \ 4 4 anion Paecdlusgder MesrHornée tides 4 Frames Pragboun i Mergarst inet are nets at existing : HEC -Page i176 - NBA kt tae a F 3 ih pau ohsy duty. RN atege
me : - mS Py FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64) ® @ FBI Date: 1/4/68 a J Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Via AIRTEL ____ AIRMAIL (Priority) | eee ee ee ee ee ee ee bo. TO: DIRECTOR; FBI FROM: ~° SAC, ATLANTA (100-7300) (P) SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN_VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15-16, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING Or nwo) SECURITY) 00: WFO) ReBuairtel to Albany, 12/5/67, and Atlanta teletypes to Director; WFO and San Francisco, 12/28/67 and 1/3/68. SAG “MYOT AAOH, _Enelosed 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, ; (MYOs BLY (ag~aue-‘asi) OvY ee —"YAS“IIS- ‘ISO ‘INO ‘Z-D  *AONSOV ‘ ‘ re erro meer retorts oof t etree enon nm 7 . , ? Copies of the enclosed LHM are being furnished to lllth MIG, Region V, Fort McPherson, Ga.; U.S. Secret Service, Atlanta, Gas; NIS, Ghar yeston, §.C.; OSI, Robins AFB, Ga.;__ and USA, Atlanta, ton! thelr information. — 2s @- Bureau (Ene. 145" (pM) = 2 - WFO (Enc. 2) (RM) REC-3E: an 51968 2 - San Francisco (Enc. 2 1 JAN een 12- Atlanta " - 100-7300 . ANTE SL: ( 3 ‘ hot Tee r 6 al pees Peeercezrren  Meerrereseerrat ENCL FILED IN ww ete SSRIS Han oe tare tere HE rte Lire hy Henri ActiSM ntD mem evererevitneTn ne arutentamancesiey i ener 1 - 100-6730) (VIDEM) 1 - 100-7274 eae EXECUTIVES MOVE FOR VIETNAM PEACE 25-18472 ba: BRITTAIN PENDERGRAST, JR.) 2 100-7122) (ATLANTANS FOR PEACE) a 100-3128)(AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE) } NANCY COLLINSON) s ' »*% , oe ok ook ook ool ol oe ‘$ ! — XEROX 100-7253 ay JAH 9 I968 100-5720) (ISOBEL FORBES CERNEY) “ rad 100-6351) (CORETTA KING) | co : p : 100-New Dead) (NAN S. PENDERGRAST) ° AT. », 00-685 OUTHERN-COORDINATT : pEB-TO + 6. 6.7 BE ee (9) y END THE WAR IN VIETNAM) . M - Approved: : XY Sent MO RPer eo — [NW 55087 poqias}2oaana4 pEadel Agent in Charge ; ? mS Vis ware’
A? 100-7300 The source utilized in the enclosed LHM to characterize ISOBEL FORBES CERNEY is GF 1917-54. Enclosed LHM is’ being classified confidential Since ynauthorized 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, i NW 35087 Doold: 329589544 Page i150
PL a @... STATES DEPARTMENT of Ponta FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION NN Atlanta, Georgia : January 4, 1968 sg! in Reply, Please Refer to ; File No. CONEPIDENDEAT 5 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 information: 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. LO Individuals from the Atlanta, Georgia, area who are planning. £6 Join Jeannette: Rankin in Washington are Mrs. Coretta“King, wife of Reverend Martin. Luther“King, Jr., President of ‘the Southern Christian LéeadéPship Conference, and Mrs. Noyes Collinson of the American Friends Service Committee, Atlanta -Office. _ openzncanennsn oes ame e by a sod .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, ~ _0 CONFERENTIAL GROUP I EXCLUDED FROM AUTOMATIC DOWNGRADING AND DECLASSIFICATION GOFIHS DasTROyED PY |NW 55087 Docld:32989544 Page 181 anaes
rE oom DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S.’ POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15-16, 1968 address a group of Atlanta women interested in peaée - i 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 hational delegation on the opening day of Congress. According to the article, Isobel Cerney, Founder of the Southern ~, 4 Coordinating Committee to End the. War fn’ ‘Vietham, “would i) won bewon~the~prograin ‘at “Ebenezer Baptist Church, ff wor ISOBE “FORBE “CARNEY 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 L 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. it oe The source further advised on August 28, 1962, that Isobel and: Edwin H.-Gerney were then out of the Communist Party, although the $25.00 received for their current dues was to be retained by the Party. or MW 35087 Doold:32839544 Page 162
UNITED STATES Dramas. _ : . ~ = + . . 3s 8 . . 3 c5aihog, - -eeanearneneteenenartememnrntet : aia eN s FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Atlanta, Georgia ee” ED-32 January 4, 1968 In Reply, Pleo? ary 9 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. \ WW 55087 ‘Doold: 232969544 Page 153 Piet ee eae ee _ ewe
aed * My. Tolron 7. palin Pele uch A aAlr. Mohr ou. Mr. Bishop... 4 ale. Capper! yu. i My. Colehan.. i 1 & 3 w id . ! i EAN NOMOORT MXAONOTT LANE SEARNE cl TEE WNT OAR EON A “4 fix, Conrad. . Aur. Hele pty. Galo wa. Date: 1A:/68 | | | | | FBI ; I | [ | Transmit the following in Vp Bir. Reven___— (Type in plaintext or code) © ray hed Mr. Sublivantcl x bain. Dave. § Sir. Piutien ‘ i Via AIRTEL (Priority) \ aden toeienieel § na - 5 nn enn Mise Gundy =- SEN; *  ~oO : DIRECTOR, FBI . Le . . je prow : Sac, CHICAGO Va A i re CGS y ad ch fe s ved ~ ; ° . “4 . L FEY Re Chicago teletype dated 12/27/6% Enclosed for the Bureau are Il copies and for WFO are two copies of an Litt captioned as above, The date of the demonstration in the title of these communications has been changed from 1/8/68 to 1/15-16/68 to conform with information contained in the attached pamphlet of the Jeannette Rankin Brigade. The sources are identified as follows: T-1 \CG ssas-t | AGENCY: ,G-2, ONL, OSI, SEC SER. ~ , yer eens AAD USO, ORB, CD jx ee 8 ee eels + meamneneee DATE FOR f HOW FORW: _ ls wy rere : ’ a ~ “B>- Bureau (Enc.11) “¥° y ~ 170 (Ene.2) € gee ie) 3. Chicazo (100-44707) . yi (1 - 109-42717) at VC np hal (1 - 1060-44775) ee wo - ~ oP x SIE: ELK Ane ~ee ? 8) Los °XERQY é Approved: hee Sent OM Per —_____ —— ar : Special Agent in Charge an bey MW S087 Doecld: 32989544 Page i164 tL. . ‘UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIET NAM, | ADS “sf ae WASHINGTON | DTC 2; JANOARY 15 .-, 16 ,) £968... fo A INFORMATION CONCERNING jar a ‘i’ (i8) foy : 2 VIDEM Le ‘ y (BUFILE 105-138315) f j __ THe Racin erent E DL ACRE terccuea.. wetmmanee te
CG 100-44707 ry 100-42 717 100-44775 - ee ~ wee se eign So epaijarDaeiditarlomnecon ctneasltaesiae Sea BS! 2 Lt ta te Be ee een ay La tk ea Vie rn mer at Be nee wept G 6386-5 ndercover detective, Special Fquad Number 1,4 Department. : _ T-10| Anonymous source Se Anonymous source JT-12\ Former CG 5676-£ - ~ fo” 2 en. A sos sn s Segre men ROGET og aE ee a T-13\Former CG 5857-& t De cee One copy each of the LHM is being furnished to the 113th MI Group, United States: Secret Service, and USA Locally. The LHM is classified confidential in order to protect sources utilized which are of continuing value. This matter is being followed closely at Chicago. The Bureau and interested offices will be kept advised of additional information developed. HW 35007 Docld: 32989544 Page 0&3 —--——  —™
In Reply, Please Refer to File No. MW 55087 _ 2 8% ‘UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Chicago, Illinois January WY os 1968 100-44707 100-42717 | GONETDENTIAL 100~44775 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING . UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY15 ~ 16, 1968, INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) On December 27, 1967, Anzelm A. Czarnowski, 7513 West 63rd Street, Argo, Illinois, 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 _pamphiet captioned, "A\Call to American Women" issued by the Jeannette Rankin Brigade; “520° ‘Worth 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. “CONF IDENETEAL ' ; - 3 fexcinded from automatic / rag. td * downgrading and ‘/ declassification Dooclad: 32989544 Page 1686 SEER Rs NE REAR
MW 35087 Doocld:32999544 Page i167 i _CONEIDENEE AT 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 a As. of October, 1967, Sylvia Bloom was a_member of the CP of Illinois. aaa ne aoe en RRO ena nat tment AD edit XMM rene F Ae Te (CG T-1, October 5, 1967) CONFIDENTIAL
NW 55087 + TT a DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15 ~ 16, 1968 Margaret: urroughs..... . ee a -_ Margaret Burroughs is known to have been a member of the CP of ‘Illinois in 1955 —~ 1957, Meare tac GLEAN AD TEREST (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) ~ lA A characterization of the CCASR is attached. Florence Sriiey mee AS of February, 1959, Florence Criley was a member of a CP club at Chicago Illinois, and on July 30, 1961, attended” a “reception spoisored by the"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) Docld: 325989544 Page 166 es
t MW 35087 Docld: 32999544 Page 155 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING - UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIET NAM, ’ WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15 ~ 16, 1968 In October, 1963, Florence Criley attended a banquet sponsored by the CP of Jilinois at Chicago. (CG T-6, November 21, 1963) Berniée {Diskin . Diskin is a current member of the CP of Illinois. aaemnenennaetattichtb ett lat etn eA Sc CS LIS: ws sal caw aaa ties LENA See el DLLAE EMER SLES EE | (CG T-5, December 28, 1967) Rosalind Durham ; Lf, a Rosalind Durham is a current member of the CP of... (he at BPA ac PINTS AT AEA EP EN EAE jllinois. ee (CG T-5, December 28, 1967) eriscal See Kl. a SN, " in 1944, Frieda [Engel was a member of the, Communist Political Association Ciub in the Manhattan Section, of.,.New YOrE City, New York, cee nnsarender nna ser T PIM EL AC AME MAN EHD erin 28 .; ; nee _ (CG T-7, June, 1944) According to the Secretary of State of New York at Albany, New York, April 16, 1947, the name Frieda Engel appeared on a 1946 CP nominating petition in New York State. Virginia Hardin, a self-admitted former CP member, advised February i7, 1961, that she knew Frieda Engel to be a member of the Heights CP club of Cleveland, Ohio, as of April, 1960. col CONE IDENT EAL
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING _ UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D.C,, JANUARY 15 - 16, 1968 a _ Marjorie}Kinsella As of November, 1967, Marjorie Kinsella was a current member of the CP of Illinois. AASEAR ELEM A eater aonb ste niet latent Daf EMA EN (CG T-8, November 22, 1967) Sylvia’ Kushner Sylvia Kushner is a current member, of..the..CR.of, Illinois, _ vet anwar nawarsnrmtnettbckite Neca penn tho K tor ETE ES . a (CG T~5, December 28, 1967) Anna veel octowe ee ed ~~" “According to armewS\letter of the Chicago Chapter, National Lawyers Guild ((NLG) ‘concerning events in June, 1964, -it-was-statvéd that” Anng Riggsdiangford of the firm Robinson and Langford, 7107 South South Park. Avenue.,,.Chicago,,.dilinois, was a new member of the NIG, - A qharacterization of the NLG is attached, MarVin Mandel Mrs. CG T-9 advised May 22, 1945, that Mandel was.a.cp- member at Chicago. in 1943 y/, CG T-10 advised March 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. CONF IDENPTAL NW 35087 Doocld: 32989544 Page i590
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 Lincoln 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, Illinois, and Marian Herzog, Office of the United States Attorney, Chicago, Illinois. NW S5087 Doold: 32989544 Page i191
HW 35007 cant ea ae a : rs - 1 te ae hive ds Be be wANT wa a 1 APPENDIX CHICAGO COUNCIL OF AMERICAN-SOVIET ULATIONS, Formerly known as Chicago cCouncii of American-Soviet Frienaship 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 ll, (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, Tllinois. 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 thire 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. DocTd: 32989544 Page i152
fe CHICAGO COUNCIL OF AMERICAN- SOVIET RELATIONS metres renee neem 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 MANDEL A. TLAMAN. The cffices of the CCASR, formerly located at 32 ¥est Randolph Street, Chicago, were for a short time carried at MANDEL TERMAN's home resi- dence, 660 West Irving Park Road, Chicago. During the Fall of 1965 due to the defunctness of the CCASR, the CP of Illinois found it necessary to sponsor a rally henering 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 pursuant to Executive Order 10450, . - “SY , APPRENDI NW 35087 Doold: 32989544 Page i193 ie
ee cw —— — = 7 = . “ . J fet 5, Bwana Rie ee eM yd ES 2g 5 © " r frst APPENDIX NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD CHICAGO CHAPTER ‘ A source advised on May 9, 1967, that it was his understanding that the National Lawyers Guild (NLG) was formed around 1936 in New York City, and that the Chicage Chapter of the NLG (CCNLG), which is affiliated with the national group in-New York, was formed shortly thereafter, possibly in 1937 by a group of liberal progressive lawyers in protest against activities of the American Bar Assccixtion Which they claimed was a non-liberal, non-progressive organization. The CCNLG has no established headquarters fut occasionally uses the return address of its officials in literature. MW 35087 Doocld: 32999544 Page 194
a er DB ° .* a“ | 1 APPENDIX __ NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD ’ , f ra 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: "1, 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, originally 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 * * * Nationai Lawyers Guild. When the Communist Party itself is under fire these coffer a bulwark cf protection,' (Internai Security Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Handbook for Americans, . S. Doc. 117, April 23, 1956, p. 91.)" Joel ub kd wee NW 55087 Dooldiaaeeosas Page 155
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Chicago, Illinois In Reply, Please Refer to - January ov , L968 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. 1 CG T-7 is a representative of another agency which collects security type information in the New York,New York area. This de cument contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. Tt is the ninperty of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its sontents are not to he distrituted outside your aqeucy. ~ HW 35087 Docld: 329599544 Page 156
JEANNETTE RANKIN HELENA, MONTANA . November 27, 1967 . TO ALL AMERICAN WOMEN, re Iam 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 I was the first woman to be elected to Congress. i i I believed then as I do today that women are the ones who | é 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 present as well as those of future generations. I will continue to struggle as long as I live. T 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 MW 55067 Docld: 32999544 Page 196
mags _ t OA CALL 2% AMERICAN WOMEN who are outraged by the ruthless slaughter in Vietnam | and the persistent neglect of human needs at home : TO COME TO WASHINGTON JANGARY 13. & 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, Illinois 60611 (312) 787-1628 —_— be a sponsor —— contribute $. I WILL — j _.— go to Washington on Monday, Jan. 15,1968 ___-stay for the activities on Jan. 16, 1968 : j 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, 1 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 i help in securing accommodations, contact the Hospitality Office, 2140 Peace Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. Telephone Number — (202) 293-2020 iv f NW 35087 Doold:32999544 Page i199 } fe:
HW \8506 7 . Sxoiostasvan Muriel Adams Mia Aurbakken Adjali Donna Alien Carol Anderson Ellen Aurbakken Helen Baker Norma Becker Mirs. 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 Etsie Thonias Culver Polly Cuthbertson ~BuplKaains Mrs’ SSnue s¥6askin {1 Mrs. DonaldfBoyer \ Sylvia Bloom | roar aret ‘Burroughs s Joan grown Mrs. Eigen 1e4Cotton ay Mrs. " Henrwer ess ; Kare Culberg i é Mavi Mrs, Ear ickerson Bernice Diskin Sister Terese Avila Duffy Rosalind ne: Mrs. Ed Mrs, Jack Keon Frieda H; Enael Donn; Fol bird Mrs, pve uzinski Docid: 32989544 11909 slounyy *os¥oIYy SNUDAY URSIN YON OTS AGVOWE NDINVY ALLANNV Uf SAL 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 Or. Carolyn Goodman Vivian Hallinan Mrs. E. Y. Harburg Elizabeth Lee Hasetden Dorothy Hassler Dr. Frances Herring Lois Crosier Hogel Mrs, Ratph 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 Nelle 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 Mrs, Marcus Raskin Malvina Reynolds Carmen Ristorucci Mrs. Alex J. Rosenberg Ruth Rosenwald PARTIAL LIST OF CHICAGO SPONSORS’ Mrs, Ro aaa id arwell | Floren. Helen aes 1 MurieliRlanders \ BeatricelPreqman * Sister sderHannafo x MIPS. den Snneford MimiHarris Sidney Fetarris }y Hirshfield Mrs. Georgingh ronn Mrs. Christopher Janus Mrs. Robert#katzman Marjorie Kinsella - Svivia Kushner Page 200 Anna R, Langford Doreen¥t- pin, Mrs, weenie Shirleyvtens Mrs, Marvin Yandel __ France res MY Mrs, Albert RAMartin Mrs, \illiam Caviatne af JoycelMiller PattiiMiter _ Mrs, Phillip WAloore, Jr. Sister Prudence’ Moylan Mrs. Johitine ee Mrs, Alber Newman Cecilia the’ ‘Riley Mona. F@dore Mrs Ay faby s Muriel Rukeyser Marie Runyon Mrs. Robert Ryan Marjorie Schell Juanita J, Saddler Elaine Slater Helen Huntington Smith Mrs. Benjamin Spock Susan Sontag Mrs, S. Emlen Stokes Elizabeth Sutherland Amy Swerdlow Mary Adams Sykes Ethel Taylor Maza Tilghman Helen B. Turnbull Baroara Webster Cynthia Wedel Cora Weiss Anne Werneke Pear! Willen Dagmar Wilson Winnifred Wygal Mrs. A. atiainer, Jr. Mrs, LegiRoberg MariansRoberts Mrs. Erwin AdSalk RuthfShriman Mrs, EdgartSiskin Mrs, Farwell mith Nancy: ableford Mrs. NathanfStein Ida, ake! Carole\Travis at sister Ma {Fetes raxier Mrs. C. TYAVG Mrs. Arnold rol Mrs, JamesiZacharias Mrs, CarltomiZucker
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Transmit the following in 4-22-64) - FBI Date: 1/5/68 (Type in plaintext or code) | F AIRTEL . | (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (105=138315)- | , FROM: SAC, BOSTON = (1009-36173) (het Lil? f SUBJECT: CHANGED fale f PROPOSED WOMEN'S MARCH, 1/15/68, PROVIDENCE, R.I., - ‘DEMONSTRATIONS. PROTESTING.U.S. _. / INTERVENTION .IN-VIEINAM.~. - Oo Title is being changed from the date 1/8/68 to 1/15/68 to reflect the actual date of the proposed women's march at Providence, R.I. Re Boston airtel and LHM to Bureau dated 1/3/68, captioned Proposed Women's March, 1/8/68, Providence, R. rT. - DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. INTERVENTION IN VIETNAM. Enclosed herewith are the original and ten copies of a self-explanatory LHM. The following agencies were advised of the content of this LHM and copies of same have been provided to these agencies: . oe J EDWARD P, GABLOGLY, USA, wg Providence, R.I. av ft re WILLIAM SHIELDS, Agent in Charge ve oe ; U.S. Secret Service ; fs . Providence, R.I. anys o {3/- Bureau (Ene (RM) os Q- Boston se REC It CAR: lz Los Fea BD eee een” grees (5) AGENGY: G-2, ONI, OSI, SEC. EC. SER DATE coi wsaanisws "ee OL HOW FORW: ? bs Aye
wa (Re 8 HRT noe pete — = | (so eae © H © | . a _ an . : . sy : TN ot sg . -— BS  100-36173 meng, LEON ENTRAS, Special Agent NISO, Newport, R.I. Captain ROGER.'J. BROCK Providence Field Office, Region III, 108th MI Group Providente, R.I. JOHN M, ROMAN, Special Agent OSI, Naval Construction Battalion Center Davisville, Rhode Island The’ confidential source mentioned in the LHM is Captain LEO TRAMBUKIS, Planning Office, Providence, R.I. Police. LEAD " BOSTON AT PROVIDENCE, R.I. Will report results of proposed march. “Y ok |. ee S5087 Doold: 32589544 Page 205
In Reply, Please Refer to Om, STATES DEPARTMENT of SETICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Boston, Massachusetts January 5, 1968 File No. COPIES DESTROYED Proposed Women's March, January 15, 1968, Providence, Rhode Island - Demonstrations Protesting United States Intervention in Vietnam A confidential source who has furnished reliable information ’in the past, furnished the following information on January 5, 1968: On January 2, 1968, Miss Dorothy .Bonnelly,..c44 Bowen Street. Providence, Rhode.Tsland, applifed for and was “eranted a permit CO"ROTS a women's peace march parade commencing at 2:00 PM, January 15, 1968. The source advised that Miss Donnelly stated the parade is to be conducted in conjunction with former United States Representative Jeannette Rankin’s brigag@e, which will have a group of women marching on this same date at Washington, D.C. Miss Donnelly further told the souree she anticipates approxi- mately fifteen women in the Rhode Island area will march in this parades that the parade will commence at the Cranston Street Armory, Cranston Street, Providence, Rhode Island; that they will march via various streets around . the State House at Providence, Rhode Island, and proceed to the steps of the Providence City Hall, where they will have about a half hour speaking program. Miss Donnelly would not divulge the identity of individuals who would speak at this program but did say that the women would be from out of town but were not nationally known or prominently known. : . Miss Donnelly also told the source she is a member of the Rhode Island Committee for Peace in Vietnem, but this organization is not sponsoring this march. She said that sre is spearheading this march to support Jssnnette Rankin's march at Washington, D.C. This document contginsmither recommendations nor contusions of the FBI. It is 8 property of the BEI and is loansd to your agemey; 2% and i: contexts are not to bu Jistributed outside your agency. oe maY 12.971 | EN ei) CSURE en a wn q MW b5087 Doold: 32869544 Page 206
¢ Transmit the following in Via , L- Fr 36 (Rev, $-22-64) AIRTEL ATR MAIL - REGISTERED \, ee ee ae ee ee ee ee eee “yo RE: DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. S. POLICY IN VIETNAM ry WASHINGTON, D.. C. “hie JANUARY_15, 1968 y INFORMATION CONCERNING . y vA (INTERNAL SECURITY) ¥ jp gy x t tea » { / JAN Lu lgge BSO87T DBDoold: 33989544 Page 207 _* a . eo ¢ 7s my FBI Date: 1/5/68 l Vv (Type in plaintext or code) (Priori tyh \ \ y 4 [ 2Bss Gundy |? 4 JO: DIRECTOR, FBI (Hweeresz6) \°4' . rs “FROM: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (100-59802) ". i f fl a 00 ~ Washington Field Re San Francisco teletype 1/5/68. eta . Baal Miuad! ae dead : “ ~ Fal a Enclosed for the Bureau are eleven (11) copies of LHM concerning captioned demonstrations. Two (2) copies each are enclosed for Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington Field. 7 je oN Sources utilized in LHM are: Veaeee CL LD GOrt G ‘ First Source _ {SF 1773-S i Second Source « Former SF 1433-5 ; Third Source i oR SF 2253-8 Ce Bureau (Enc. 11)(AM-RM) yi" > Te ~ Atlanta (100-7300)(Enc. 2) (AM-é a0 | 70 Lf Ft} ree, 2 ~ Los Angeles (100~-70701) (Enc. 2) CAM-RIM) “ ae 2 - New York (Enc. 2) (AM-RM) 2 ~ Washington Field (100-47173) (Enc. 2) C(AM-RM) 4 ~ San Francisco (2 - 100-59802) (1 - 100-48035) (1 - 80-461) “ LA ~ / jr AGENCY: G-2, CHI, CSI, SEC. SER., £4 (15) JAN 22 -1968chOP oa LAD (IZ0,-C2B- CD) ke fi DATE FORW: ty 464 . . f ‘ ——————— EOISRE wn hf «=| Per pecial Agent in Charggy. 77 ak: anes — » ow r Yo Out fy Cdy cand 432 Pt ¥ f- Approved: oa ¢ oe
SF 100-59802 GOW/jr a SF 2955-S Fourth Source . Fifth Source SF 2585-S Sixth Source CSSF 2960-S } patter” LHM is classified confidential inasmuch as it contains data which could reasonably result in the identification of confidential informants of continuing value and compromise future effectiveness thereof. San Francisco will continue to follow and report any ‘ pertinent information received concerning this matter. HW 35087 Docld: 329599544 Page 208
, es NITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE : . FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to : . : : File No. San Francisco, California January 5, 1968 —COMEIRENTEAR DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. S. POLICY IN VIETNAM WASHINGTON, D. C. JANUARY 15, 1968 Reference is made to San Francisco memorandum dated January 4, 1968. Copies of this memorandum have been furnished locally to the U. S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Secret Service, and U. S&S. Attorney. A source advised on January 5, 1968, that the following individuals from the Northern California area are planning to depart San Francisco January 13, 1968, via plane for Washington, D. C. to support the demonstration on January 15, 1968. Source indicated that .all of these women, excluding NIKKI BRIDGES, participate in activities of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) in Marin County, California. FRANCES STEADMAN BETTY MEREDITH MARIE INGERMAN DOROTHEA HEGERTY NIKKI BRIDGES, aka Mrs. Harry Bridges. CONF ERENFTAG Group 1 Excluded from automatic downgrading and declassification 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 a your agency. tes FO oie St COPTRS DESTROYED / ae “iy; i% . mig LE SET we. wat b2_1971 nw S5087 Doold: 329695344 Page 209
___. “@ . gY | A CONF eee ; MOMENTS INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE TOR PEACE AND FREEDOM (witpps+~..,. 4 a aE sn nnn an panama cen elenemmeteetnediendediiienemn an caeteennenetemenenee pemnanenesmemenenngen ene neneaenneeemememmeatnainstinsinateatnetinensteneemnmmeemenniann amnesia PERI In a leaflet dated January, 1962, WILPF described Follows: oh 2) i} "What is the "ILPP? "Tt is the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, an international, inter- racial organization striving for peace and freedom by non-violent democratic methods. It was founded in 1915, during the first World War, and its first presi.aent was JANE ADDAMS, the first American voman to wa n the Nobel Peace Prize. "How Does it Work? "It keeps its membershiv informed on current problems threugh its legisletive office in Washington, It issues its own pamphlets, studv kits, fact sheets, and cocperates with like-minded organizations. WILPF has con- sultative status at the United Nations on e national and international level, "Shaat Does it Do? "WELPF, through its local Franches, sponsors public discussion on such topics as disarma~ ment and world law, nuclear testing, civil defense, Berlin, civil rights, ete. Through its Peace Action Committee, WILPF initiates peace walks, virilis, and meetings, as an organization and with other peace groups... Peace education for children is a special concern of WILPF, "How Is it Set Up? "The Women’s Internaticnal Leasue for Peace and Freedom hat its national he=cqauarters at JANE ADDEMS House, 2006 Nalnut Street, Philadelphia 3, Pa., where its monthly vaner, FCUP LIGHTS, is published, Its lecislative office is at 120 . Marylend Avenue, N.E., Jacshington 2, D. C. ' International headauarte Yrs ace in Geneva, The International meets every three vears. It conducts summer schools, peace congresses and publishes its magazine, PAX." fu 55087 Docid: 32989544 Page 210 L eee
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. S. POLICY IN VIETNAM WASHINGTON, D. C. JANUARY 15, 1968 /. second source advised in April, 1945, { that the rec nds-of the San Francisco / County Commulii-st.Party (CP) indicated that FRANCESYSTEADMAN transferred from ! aké'Branch of the Los..Angeles, 04 =. | County CP to San Francisco in 1945 and } that “Hér dues were paid to and including { December, 1944, A third source advised..o7f-March 20, 1957, that according to BETTY MEREDITH, she attended the Califorrra° CP Stdte Convention held in San Francisco, adles “MADCH 16-17, 1957. Re TRAE ETA e SEPT OR  ay, rce advised during 1967 [ NGEBMAN. attended six meetings of the WILPF in Marin County, California, “during the period January- “OStSBer, “1967. A fifth source advised on January 4, 1968; fale that DOROTHEA-HEGERTY is a current, | active a member of the Marin County cP. j A sixth sour advised on March | 2, 1967, ; that Mrs. Hj BRIDGES, 35 Kronquest Count, ? San Prancisco,,.California,s is listed as : the™ recipient, ¢ of a new.yearly,.. subscription f to the-"Péopie" ‘Ss "World" (PW), expiration : ‘date March’ 4¥,~1968 5 “he . “¢ i Ni fe mimcile a The PW is a West cose SemnuTSE wenpaper 2 published weekly in San Francisco. ph 27 i _ Lp } (a free ‘ , yf) , fd ’ pe eset PSOE saggy ttarnt eM SVERIRORIAEPRIG DISET Ree Bab BP ee ae —CONEESEH TIAL ~3- MW 35087 Doold: 32899544 Page 211
| BW S5087 Doold: 329695344 Page 212 Aneta A tet etree oe eee es —CONFIBENTIAL DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. S. . POLICY IN VIETNAM WASHINGTON, D. C. JANUARY 15, 1968 Records of the U. S. District Court, San Francisco, show that on May 25, 1949, HARRY BRIDGES was indicted for criminal actions of perjury and conspiracy committed to conceal CP membership, thereby fraudulently obtaining U. S. citizenship. BRIDGES was convicted of these charges on April’ 4, ~° 1950. On appeal, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the conviction. Based on the Statute of Limitations having run, the U. S. Supreme Court reversed the conviction on May 15, 1953. eo. - 4
S@ DNITED STATES DEPARTMENT O@ yu... FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please R. . . ‘ Filelo efer to San Francisco, California January 5, 1968 Title DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. S. POLICY IN VIETNAM WASHINGTON, D. C. JANUARY 15, 1968 Reference San Francisco memorandum dated 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. MW 55087 Docld: 232989544 Page 2123 - ere ere ee ee EERE teen Be Woe SEES! In me areata ory Rupees an nana © donee" een aennaeri saeerattienn ements meen arene ann cmemeaeerengeinanarss reanceee vem te
Pisses (lev. 5-22-64) Yo. : :. q . | ® FBI Date: 1/8/68 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Vig ATRTED AIR MAIL (Priority) i TO: DIRECTOR, FBI . ait ~ A rsd FROM: .y. SAC, LOS ANGELES (100-79701)(P) (pFe at ye RE: « QearonstRATTON PROTESTING UNITED STATES .. POLICY TN VIET NAM WASHINGTON, D, C. . £/15/68 “{NFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) ~, 00: WASHINGTON FIELD OFFICE < * Re Los Angeles airtel and letterhead memoranda » (LEM) dated 12/12/67 and 12/30/67, captioned as above. y AN, For the information of the Bureau there are attached eleven copies of an LHM, with one copy each for the information of the Washington Field and San Francisco Divisions. Instant LHM contains all data currently available in the Los Angeles Division regarding the formation and plans of the Jeannette Rankin Brigade (JRB). Instant LEM has been classified "Confidential - Group I," to protect Source One (LAuli90~8) a currently active symbol numbered informant of continuing value. Because of herxypolitical position, no attempt nas ‘been made to chara terize CaliforniaAssenmblywoman- YVONNEABRATHWATTE in thedetaiis of instant LHM;. however, for the Bureau's own 2 guagggaetron, it is pointed out that EC: Bureau (Enc. 11} trot) (200) PEG 3 yep ape - San Francisco (100-59802) (Enc. 1) (RM) Cat) seneauuasss WaRccrrisd Viewmnecad 1 - Washington Field (100-47173) (Enc. 1) (RM) (4M) 1 - Los Angeles Bo JAN 13 1968 GGB/ihk AGENCY: G-2, OMNI, OSL Bec. 44 oes. 6 Bho FSD. CO jdFu DATE FORW L- ae . HOW FORW: 4 fie . BY: low Pid bh She atta Sent {0.x cyuel MM = Per 2 932 fh ¥& ’ Approved: > Sasha Agent in Charge Nw aahah iwida?sdetigeed page 214
| HW S087 LA 100-70701 . <bhcdpOO-& has revealed in the past that members of both the - Women Strike for Peace (WSP) and the Women for Legislative Action (WLA) were very active in the political campaigning for her which resulted in her election. The LAPD and the LACSO are cognizant of changes in time schedule for local JRB action. Information copies of this LHM are being furnished the U. S. Attorney and Secret Service, Los Angeles; Region II, U. S. Army, Pasadena; Office of Special Investigations, Norton Air Force Base; Naval Investigative Service Office, San Diego, California. Coverage is continuing. Exact dates and locations of the subcommittee meetings of the JRB have not been detailed in instant LHM to further protect Source One, as some of these meet- ings were attended by small numbers of persons which could aid in pinpointing this valuable Security Informant. The Bureau and Washington Field will be advised promptly if the identities of any additional persons from the Southern California area traveling to Washington, D. C., become known. ~2- Doola: 32989544 Page 215 A
“XN aN © ‘\ N ta ih UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ey Soe eae FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to File No. Excluded from automatic ldoxngrading and | jagolazsizieation _ j . - 73 ; COPTES DESTROYED J OF amon ASO LAPS, 28. may 12. aI. MNCLOSURE NW 55087 Docld:32989544 Page 216 i Los Angeles, California January 8, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D. C., JANUARY 15, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) a oe tes Ac rae ae ae eg Re Pa Reference is made to prior Los Angeles memoranda dated December 12 and 30, 1967, relating to a proposed march on Washington, D. C., by the Jeannette Rankin Brigade (JRB), when the United States Congress reconvenes in January 1968. Source One advised that the Women Strike for Peace WSP - see appendix) and the Women for Legislative Action WLA - see appendix) are the two major organizations in Southern California working for the success of the January 15, 1968, activities of the JRB both locally and in Washington, D.C. Subcommittees of the JRB have been meeting in the headquarters of WSP at 5899 West Pico Boulevard, and WLA at 5889 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles. During the most recent of these subcommittee meetings, held during the first week in January 1968, at the latter location, much of the | discussion was related to proposed action in Southern California by women who would be unable to travel to Washington, D. C., for the January 15th confrontation with Congress. Minor changes in the previously announced schedule of local activities for January 15, 1968, were agreed upon at this meeting, as follows: 9:30 AM Assemble on the front steps of the Old California State Building, First and Broadway, Los Angeles, “where the JRB's list of grievances will be read over a public address | system and then presented to California es emenne mae GROUP 1 wipethe ere ame tans tes
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D. C., JANUARY 15, 1968 Assemblywoman Yvonne Brathwaite. According to the reports at this JRB meeting, Mrs. Brathwaite, who - was not present, had agreed to either meet personally with the JRB women at: the State Building, or to send her personal representative if her schedule would not permit > - her to be present at that time. Following a brief rally at the ; State Building, the JR Brigaders a To “—"“——— “will enter the State Building with leaflets; opening the doors of the various offices, and handing leaf- Ste lets to any women in the building, Located at 217 West First Street. 11:30 AM Women of the JRB will more to the | steps of the Los Angeles City Hall, ‘ae ee ——-where they will attempt to influence as many persons as possible, who will be entering and leaving the City Hall during the luncheon hour, The list of grievances will again be read at the City Hall, which is located at 200 North Spring Street. ‘1:00 PM March to the Los Angeles City Board of Education, 450 North Grand Avenue, to confront the members of the School Board, and attempt to influence as many women employees of the Board as possible, na ationalist oriented Negro woman who has been active in recent demonstrations against the Los Angeles City Board of Education at “Manual Arts High School, will act as the JRB's spokeswoman at 3 Margaret) Wright, militant black. ni 4 . spo NTTAL “ NW 35087 Doold: 32989544 Page 217 -
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D. C., JANUARY 15, 1968 '. this latter location. It is the present intention of the JRB women to go inside the administrative ' puildings at the Board of Education and leaflet women employees there. > At the most recent JRB subcommittee meeting, Margarét Wright éxpressed her disappointment that no “— ——~~organized eivil disobedience was being planned for the mone as Loeal aation of the JRB. However, she added, "That's 0O.K., the poled will force disobedience anyway!" The main slogan adopted by the local JRB is, —.._"The -Hand that Rocks the Cradle is Going to Rock the Boat, With Our Vote." Picket signs that have been approved to be carried in the local JRB demonstrations include: "You Gan't Have War Without Women" Woman Power is Peace Power" ers —- "Women Control the Vote" -- It -was announced that three different versions of the local JRB "Call" would be distributed within the next week, The three will be geered to Caucasians, Negroes, and Mexican-Americans respectively. The monthly news bulletin of the WSP, called, "La Wisp," for January 1968, has an appeal to the WSP membership tojoin the local action if they are NALS -b6-make-the trip to Washington. .It was also announced that a $50.00 advertisement would be placed in the "Herald- Dispatch," Los Angeles Negro newspaper, calling for the “support of-members of the black-community. Three JRB ACtIVIists were to appear on local radio shows to plug the __—- JRB prior to January 15th. De (he Xerox copies of two documents being circulated ———throughout “Southern California during early January 1968, to publicize the local and the national actions of the JRB aré appended to this memorandum, Lesliskearrish, who is mentioned in one of these documents, acc rding to Source One, 1s a screen actress who has very recently become interested and active in the anti-Viet Nam war movement - 3 - | TONELDENFHAt NW 35087 Doold: 32959544 Page 216
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY ~IN VIET NAM, -WASHINGTON, D. C., JANUARY 15, 1968 “and has becomé affiliated with the Southern California Council of WSP. It is noted that she is presently scheduled to give a report back to the San Fernando Valley Chapter of “WSP on January 19, 1968, following her return from the action in Washington, D.C. . The .Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office are cognizant of the time changes in the schedule for the local action of the JRB. This document contains neither recommendations -—+__-__-nor-conelustons-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.’ er ER A= a al ssoe1 Dooid: 32989544 Page 219 L_
"APPENDIX COMMUNIST INFILTRATION OF THE WOMEN STRIKE FOR PEACE, Also Known AS Women's International Strike for Peace, & source advised on May 14, 1967: that the Women Strike for Peace (WSP) in the Southern California area began its operations in the late fall of 1961, as an affiliate of the national organization formed in Washington, D.c, It is a péace oriented women's organization which is opposed to the present’ American foreign policy in.Vietnam. It has also sought legislation which sould 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 éalling 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 ——~——support ‘for "peace candidates" in the upeoming. 1966 Congressional elections. . a a ee Oe The same source stated that) WSP. ag a “Zori-membership organization and has no officers. The organization is oren ——to women—of all political opinions who are interested in world peace, it makes no effort to exclude from its activities members of, or persons sympathetic bo, the Communist Party. and related groups. Lo a SEE, ee Et The guiding force behind the Southern’ California WSsP groups is MARY CLARKE. A second source advised in July, 1955, that CLARKE was dropped from the Western Division, Los Angeles County Communist Party (LACCP) in the Spring of 1955, for personal reasons and not because of any polit ical differences with the LACCP..- . The first source ‘advised that Soughern. california _. WSP maintains its office at 5899 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles. it receives mail through Post oftice ' ‘Box ¢ 19739, Los Angeles 19, California. APPENDIX MW 35087 Doocld: 32999544 Page 220
'." APPENDTX WOMEN FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION A source advised en May 1, 1963, that the Women “For Legislativé Action was Sdérmed in 1952, claiming to be an independent organizaticn dedicated to non-partisan parti- civaticn in legislative and civic activities. Its position in favoring or opposing legislation.usually parallels the position of the Communist Party and related groups. It also susports legislation. to abolish the House Committee on Un- American Activities. Membershio in the Women for Legislative Actich does not, of itself, connote membership in or sympathy with the Communist Party. . that the Another source advised on May il ; ive in the ~*~? —~—~"“woren Fo. Legislative Action continues to be pos Angeles area, APPENDIX 49) my Bi | HW S5087 Doold: 32989544 Page 221 ,
oe . Dear Friend: -A' number of our California women will join thousands __.OF others throughout the country in “lashington 0. C. on the opening day of Congress... They are going to Congress to: demand an end to the war, to help our. sick society at home and end the demands ‘of the military. * This idea came about when an 86 year old former Congresswoman, Jeanette Rankin, said: "If we had 10,000 women willing to go to prison if necessary, that would { } . i. ' . end it. You cannot have wars without women." “le would like to raise enaugh money to send all whe w ish ta go. If you cannot join the group going to Yash | ———ington;-would you make a contribution so that those who can ga will not be handicapped by lack of funds. Then, save a date on your new calendar. On Friday, January Meh we will have a report on dashington, given by Leslie Parrish who will be one of the leaders af the So. _..Calif, delegation, You will receive definite information and confirmation by mail. . | vif you are able to go to dashingtan; please call 761-1783 for further intepmation. - - . Yours for Peace, Valley omen Strike for Peace Py S. Please make your checks payable to 'lomen Strike for Peace and send it in the enclosed enveldpe. Thanks . . on HW 35087 Doold: 32969544 Page 222 »
a LAN QT OO ¥ e wors wWLinou T_women Dae + [ “WE HAVE VESTED INTERESTS T00!...0UR HOMES AND OUR FAMILIES. They are being destroy~ . $9 demand that Congress listen to what Anerican women are s. ‘ying. MW 55087 Doold: 32969544 Page 223 _2oD uP! om PORIY OF AMERICAN VOTERS ARE @.,... BUT WE ARE AN Tee ; aed HAJOR. TY! We find our government responding to its military-industrial advisors while it turns a _ deaf ear to us. Oh yes, we have heard and read the . stirring speeches against the Vietnan war, made on the floor of Congress. “But most of these grest orators (men who were put into office with the help of women) pro- ceed! to vote for the billion dollar appropriations that mske this war possible, while millions of Americans are robbed of their rights to decent housing, health ° Services, education ani employment, . . ed by these strawmen who do nothing to end this insane war, and do nothing to! take care of the neglect of human needs at home., . eT a ; We ARS TIRED OF TALKING TO STRAVMEN! In Los Angeles « on Jan-ary 15th, we will _speaie to WOMEN — because WOMEN CARE and WOMEN WILL LISTEN! The J2AMETTE RANKIN BRIGADE will be descending on Washington, D.C, on January 15th THE HAND THAT “ROCKS T THE GRADLE IS GOING TO ROCK THE BOAT!! WITH OUR VOTE! ~‘In cities and towns across this nation, women will be mobilizing in local supportive © actions, This is the launching of the FIRST broad coalition of women for political rower in 1968, This is our opportunity to work together to put into office only those candidates who truly represent us and to TURN OUT THE STRAWMEN,. : join with us here in fo os angeles. the time: | Ss ae The place: 9:30 AM ~ Old State Building, 217 Vest Ist St., LA 11:30 AM - City Hall, 200 North toring “HHGO BT = Board"of Coucation, 450 North Geena BE ou TINE! WE WILL MatCH FROM PLACE TO PLACE LEAPLETING WOMEN. PLACCARDS WILL. Bs PROVIDED. . ; all .women are “urged to wear black . i] e e e s e e e e e e s e e e e e e ° e e e ® 2 6 e e e I will: . . : . _ ~~... £0 to Washington, D.S, on Jan, 15th. (Plane fare round trip $216.00). ——-. help work in the local action in Southern California. contribute | 5 __ for local action, or gt to send a woman to Vash, D.C. Address: Pe City: | 5 iii (Pease tear off and mail to WSP at addf%ss above)
) ¢ : ~ _ @ UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Los Angeles, California January 8 >. 1968 In Reply, Please Refer to r Fue No. Title - DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICE IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D. C., JANUARY 15, 1968 Character INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) Reference Memorandum dated and captioned as above at Los Angeles. All sources (except any listed below) whose identities are concealed in referenced communication have furnished reliable information in the past. Feast cna tae Ab . X 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, WW 55087 Docld: 32589544 Page 224 ee
Vi —— NOTE: B.snop . . : a ap er ae, Roo | “olmes Ween} 1 ~ Mr. Rozamus 1- Mr. R. H, Horner 1/8/68 CODE J PDwRwEET ~~ SENT BY BUUEU peELETYPE TO SAC SEATTLE REG iS ¢ FROM DIRECTOR FBI sotanans) — G/ co DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. S. “POLICY IN VIBENAM, mene ato Te WASHINGTON, | D. C,, JANUARY FIFTEEN NEXT, REURTEL JANUARY FIVE LAST, AUTHORITY GRANTED FOR SE<SEVEN-SIX-NINE-=<-8S TO ATTEND UP TO ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS IN MAKING TRIP, CAPTIONED DEMONSTRATION, MAY BE PAID SOURCE FOR EXPENSES INCURRED INSTRUCT SOURCE TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WiTH WFO AND - SEATTLE ADVISE PROMPTLY FURNISH PERTINENT DATA DEVELOPED, WEO CODE NAME USED BY INFORMA) WFO ADVISH SEATTLE NAME OF AGENT TO CONTACT AND PHONE NUMBER TO BE USED, PROMPTLY DEBRIEF SOURCE ON RETURN YOUR-AREA AND SUBMIT \ LEM, COPY MAILED WFO. 7 rie? M. F. Row (6221 IB) it na “6 | (a a phir i. airline—enployee.*- She has been an informant since April, ———— month for SP XEROX S8-760¢8--ig-a-37_yearsote-vntte tomate who. 4s.the wider of-an 1963, mo FILED ty ERRECoRn ey copy and is an inactive member of the Communist Party’ (CP) of the Informant is currently paid up: to. $100 per The ______ State of Washington. rvices and a to $100 per month for oxpensés. WW wy NOTE CONTINUE} “PAGE Gt i) 22 1368 | / 7 f a) ae sandy nanan] A i MAIL ngou Ct Severyee unit, oota: 3390954, Page ABN, CL Ee a erie s | Ww 55087
NW 55087 cote + IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D. C. ;- NOTE CONTINUED: % ' not * “ ‘ _* Teletype to SAC, Seattle RE: DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. “s, POLICY JANUARY 15, 1968 100~448475 Seattle Office has been attempting to reactivate the informant in CP work. . She has been invited to attend the demonstration by one of the CP members of the area and her attendance will enhance her status with the Party and facilitate her reactivation. As her husband is an airline employee, the cost of the trans- — portation will be minimal. Teletype is being used to afford informant opportunity to make arrangements for the trip. le a DoclTdad: 325989544 Page 226,
ie , ~ Tolson .—-—_____. > DeLoach’ & Mohr ————____ Bishop Casper —_-__.___. Callahan Conrad ~ Felt DECODED: COPY jet OAIRGRAM cc CABLEGRAM jin ADIO COTELETYPE: Tele. Roo BROM SEATTLE ‘ | VIDEM; WASHINGTON, DO. C., JANUARY 15, 1968, INFORMATION CONCERN ING (INTERNAL SECURITY). OO: WFO. REBUAIRTEL, DECEMBER 5 LAST. SEATPRE@ 7698 HAS BEEN ASKED TO ACCOMPANY A DELEGATION TO HALONEN, CP MEMBER. SUBJECT VIDEM FROM SEATTLE AREA BY TAIMI *. Yeuaonnanr eS HUSBAND “EMPLOYED “BY"UNTTED: CRERUTNESTAND™TRANSEORTAT IO COSTS FOR TRIP TO WASHINGTON FOR HER WOULD BE MINIMAL, ANC SHE ft ES as Al UNRECORDED COPY FILED IN JA) | ; S 1g WILLING. TO GO IF FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE WORKED OUT. ae EFFORT HAS BEEN. MADE TO WORK INFORMANT BACK INTO CP ACTIVITY | SEATTLE, AND GOING WITH ABOUE DELEGATION WOULD CONSIDERABLY Ni] ENHANCE HER POSS! BLE success “IN THISSCONNECTION IN ADDITION TO ‘| PROVIDING COVERAGE.” INFORMANT IN PAST WASSGP MEMBER IN EVERETT, suonorat Coan, WASHINGTON. . ae STU ee a sage cece * ae sii 4 a nf If the intelligence contained in the above message is to be disseminated outside the Bureau, it is suggested that it be suitably paraphrased in order ta protect the Bureau’s cryptographic systems. . i MW 55087 Docld: 32989544 Page 227
. Re , ' A og . ; . DeLoach a 7 . yf Mohr ———_____. a y @ Bishop ———____ . . Casper ——____. oe c Callahan Conrad Felt ( DECODED COPY — & SuHivon ——___ Tavel Trotter —______. OCAIRGRAM (COCABLEGRAM @RADIO COTELETYPE f= Holmes - ee ee an aw i me ee ase PAGE TWO FROM SEATTLE BUREAU AUTHORITY 1S REQUESTED FOR INFORMANT TO GO TO WASHINGTON AS ABOVE IN EVENT SHE CAN MAKE APPROPRIATE FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS, AND FOR PAYMENT OF UP TO $15@ IN EXPENSES, . SAME TO BE FULLY ACCOUNTED FOR BY INFORMANT AND ONLY THAT PORTION ESSENTIAL BEING EXPENDED FOR SUBSISTENCE AND TRANSPORTATION, RECEIVED: 6:22PM RM If the intelligence contained in the above message is to be disseminated outside the Bureau, it is suggested that it be suitably paraphrased in order ta protect the Bureau’s cryptographic systems. ft MW 55087 Doold:32989544 Page 228 Witte ternboe vita Le SER PD NO ee: Cee
ES - pose ae $-72-64), © ; } @ , { FBI 7 D \ ate: 1/9/68 { Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Via AIRTEL ATRMAIL ! OT (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI FROM: SAC, ALBANY (100-20033) ) SUBJECT: @ swongmnarton. PROTESTING. UNITED. STATES. J f POLICYIN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D.C,, i : JANUARY 8, 1968 a INFORMATION CONCERNING a (INTERNAL SECURITY) A : : ot Attached herewith for Bureau, is the original and 10 copies, and for WFO 2 copies, of an LUM regarding captioned subject. Also attached for the Bureau is one post card regarding captioned subject. Source in attached LHM is WL 2072=8. Source characterizing Women's International League for Peace and Freedom is PHEZTEOSS.. Albany sources alerted for identification of individuals and organizations participating in captioned protest and for determination of financial backing. (3>Bureau (Enc. 12 Cat 2-WFO (Ene. 2) (Rr On 2-Albany - “an TCK:gab o REC 3 we (7) PE PMA EEO yeh agree a |. pp ped 7 ~§ | . ASMA ES J yd fo . RO I a eae AGENCY: G-2, ONI, OS! Ace ose RAO LSD, Cp) ae , JAK 12 68 DATE FOR. J OC7CR - HOW. PY a eee sna a PY: und Prd iL ; ; fits. ie ey v ak Ch. -2 * i ~ id ‘Approved: 0, AA Sent _._._ OM Per sae yeas Sp ecial es ? Charge NW SDR | IANAASSER Page 299
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to File No. Albany, New York January 9, 19¢8 ' DEMOMSTSATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY Ti] VEET HAM, WASHTUGYOU, D.C., JANUARY 8, 1968 A’source who has furnished reliable infovmation in the past stated that the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom had civtculated post cards in the Syracuse, New York area, announcing captioned demonstration, viet would be under the sponsezship of the Jeannette Raniein Brigades Source noted that according to the post card, the date of the march had been changed to January 15, 1968. Source advised that the card instructed pax “thei pants to meet at Union Station, Washington, D.C., at 11 AM, Januaxy 15, 1968, and then walk to the Capitol. Source stated that no known organizations or individuals were planning to attend from the Syracuse, llew York area, at this time, A source who had furnished : seliable informtion in the past advised that the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom is a movement which has its national headquarters at the Jane Addams House, 2006 Yalnut Street, Falladelphia, Pennsylvania; its legislative office at 120 — havyland Avenue, North East, in Washington, D.C. $ and its international headquarters in Geneva. ft is an international, iater-racial organization striving fot peace and freedom by non-violent, democratic methods, It was founded in 1915 and its first President, JAWE ADDAMS, was the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. it keeps its membership informed on current problems through its legislative office in Washington and issues its own pamphlets, study kits and fact sheets. It sponsors public discussions om such topics as cisarmament, nuc lear testing and civil defense, through its local branches, and initiates peace walks, vigils and meetings. - corms DESTROYED JOO ~+f f ye oo Y i: WoL di — NW 5564 be MBL fhe, Page 230 ERCLOGURE
HW 35007 rs DocTd: 32989544 Page 231 RE: DEMCHSTRATIOW F2CTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IM VIET iidil, WASHINGTON, D.c., JAHUARY 8, 1968 The Jeannette Uankin Brigade has as its Chairman, JEAUMIETTE RANKIN, wie is an 86 year old resident of Watkinsville, Georgia, and who servec in the House of Lepresentatives as a Conevesswoman from liontara from 1927 to 1919, and who was elected to that office for one term in 1940, RANKIN has repeatedly opposed United States involvement in foreign wars and has votec apainst declavation of war by the United States duting both World Wars I and ZZ. With respect to the Vietnam war, she has stated, "Ten thousand women have sat back and let theix sons be killec in Vietnam, If we had 16,000 women willing to go to jait if necessary we could stop the war in Vietnam, You cannot have waxs without women." She has stated that she is willing to stay in jail wntii the bombing in Vietnam is stopped. i ae ene 2 ei mero tee mae eaeta ee 6 yo: Brigade. has been identified as IVIASHALL IAT i the wife of VENCEPDASALLINAN , who in 1966 was identified as the Treasuvexr £oz Ache American Institute of Lerxist Studies, a communist te Front oxganization: ~ This docusent contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property o£ the FBI and is loaned to yous agency; it and its contents are not to be cistributed outside your agency
“ + 4b (Rev, 5-22- © FB} . “ Date: 1/10/68 Transmit thé following in: + (Type in plaintext or code) Ener. peevere . AIRTEL Via . (Priority) ; on en Te me ore a me bo? rs _ TO: DIRECTOR, FBI \ . . Me, in Vash FROM: SAC, NEWARK (100-49837) y ape supanor(-fouonsnarron PROTESTING UNITED. STATES - POLICY iN. VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C.> i ‘JANUARY 15, 1968 Cy a INFORMATION CON CERN ING if UP (INTERNAL SECURITY) va (00: WFO) gy Re NK tel 1/9/68. Enclosed herewith for the Bureau are 11 copies of a LH dated and captioned as above, : Copies of the LH are keing furnished to Military aan E Intelligence Agencies and to Secret Service and USA at eh Newark.’ “Se Files of the Newark Office contain insufficient information on Mrs. DARNELL to prepare a characterization. 3 — Bureau (Ene. 4) (RM) | 3 - Washington Fiefd;4100-$7173) (Enc.3) (RM) . Gad 1 = Philadelphia (Eac.1) (Info.) (RM) 2 - Newark REG 38 GEJS:cg , _ tO, . oft, 7! é (9) os, S&0- SER CO ALES fg ~ G2, ONL OF nett AGENGYs ia ae BAO USD) cre, CN . JAN 14 1998 arene” <i . FOR a Now Pome dE Ree TSR 1G. ce Se os gishor Dif offi C. ASproved: Re Sent UM Per | Spdcial Agent in Charge ie 6 bey ee NW says ABS) AN. Laer Page 232
In Reply, Please Refer to File No. . : HW 35007 ‘ ¥ ¥ 3 UN CED STATES DEPARTMENT OF WUSticn. .. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Newark, New Jersey January 10, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 15, 1968 . INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) 20P Gay GOT GED OED O80 GP OTR OD CEES END Ge EAD OAD ED OPE WES cate OTD CED EEE ED WES ene OEE Gap OOP £25 OD gem COS wD oe OD OD EO OD On January 9, 1968, A.T. Nardone, General Traffic Agent, Public Service Coordinated Transport, Newark, New Jersey, advised that one Mra.{Darnell, 204. Eastbourne, Terrace, Moprestown, New Jersey, has matie“a ¥éservation for oné Public Service Bus, capacity fifty persons, to leave Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Shopping Center Mall at 8:00 AM, on January 15, 1968, to arrive at Union Station, Washington, D.C., the same date, The company has been advised that the group plans to participate in @ demonstration in Washington, D.C. The bus is to return to Cherry Hill, New Jersey, the same day, leaving from somewhere in the Georgetown area of Washington, D.C., at about 6:00 PM, 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. 1* gee Docld: 32989544 Page 235 erat ect ete ek ly 4
| | FBI fete | Date:+ 1/10/68 ee ee ei ae ae ee oe INFORMATION CONCERNING S "OY bay’ ai tee (IN TERNAL SECURITY) \ ReWFOairtel and LHM dated 1/4/68, captioned as Ifpove. “EG tee? \ Transmitted herewith are 11 copies of an LHM for the Bureau and two for New York describing further plans for above demonstration, — LHM being disseminated locally to Secret Service, AUSA and military intelligence agencies, Local law enforce- ment agencies cognizant of information contained in LH. see ‘CSI OW AQ Sources used in LHM are WE-Z72Z.S and secon AAS source is COR TER. BARBER, « (2633Adans«MALk Road, oN Wey _, Washing ton.,...DG. : ra oo Pal GF es “S3S 4HSO ‘INO ‘2-9 LHM classified "Confidential" in view of the fact that information furnished by the, first source could lead to the identification of that source, and compromise future effectiveness, . Oty i WFO continuing to sovtow and will report any further pertinent detai developed. on CA- Bureau (Enc. 11) Maen ek “On po, aa (1-105-138315) (VIDEM) Bk —_ 2 — New York (Enc. 2) (RM) “ Le FRE EE gre 2 WFO ak ba ae ame (1-100-44061) (VIDEM) ei BBs ve JAN TS wel GTT:dgp 6. 0." BISHOP, (8) AN fy tf as a 4 +, Ate ee "4 Special Auent i in “Charge _ MW 35087 Doocld: 32999544 Page 234 Transmit the following in Me “HR (Type in plaintext or code) . fete A Le f t Re. ote (Priority) ve Jt jours TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448475) basco. LE FROM: SAC, WFO (100-47173) (P) LW). ee (? gp 4 Geo mean ; ole 5 ~ DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING : f ~ UNITED STATES POLICY IN aT FP ye nae 1 VIEINAM, WASHINGTON, D.C, / Hf Ie n 1/15/68 aa a ~ woes wet mw he LE Nett ae oe tN? SPY AI” LC ce rants 4 AT) os J
a ~ ees _— UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE tt FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION CONFIDENTIAL ee . . + . . In Reply, Please Refer to Washington, D. C. 20535 File No. January 10, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM WASHINGTON, D.C, JANUARY.15, 1968 A confidential source, who has furnished reli- able information in the past, advised on January 9, 1968, that the Jeannette Rankin Brigade (JRB) planned on a demonstration in Washington, D.C. on January 15, 1968, the day the United States Congress reconvenes. According to the source, officials of the JRB want to assemble on the steps of the United States Capitol and present a petition to officials of the United States Congress but the United States Capitol Police has refused to grant them permission for such an assembly. The source further stated that attorneys for the JRB have petitioned the United States District Court to grant an injunction prohibiting the enfeércement by the United States Capitol Police of a Congressional ruling prohibiting demonstrations on the United States Capitol grounds. The above source stated that plans for the demonstration still consist of assembling at Union Station at 12:30 p.m, January 15, 1968, marching to the Capitol where they will present a petition to Congressional officials and also confer with various Congressmen and will hold a meéting probably at the Shoreham Hotel between 2 and 6 p.m. cRovP I ; Excluded from automallc | downgrading 2nd declassification. 2. MAY 12 al {foe / - 7° SY 7 ono ATE AM _MWOSS087 Doold:32589544 Page 235
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C.° JANUARY 15, 1968 _* "Harry Bliss, Banquet Manager, Shoreham Hotel, Calvert Street, N.W., * Washington, D.C., advised on January 9, 1968, that the’ JRB has reserved the Regency Room from 2 to” 6 p.m. on January 15, 1968. Mr. Bliss indicated that this room will accomodate 2,500 to 3,000 individuals. and that representatives of the JRB stated they intended to have approximately 2,000 persons using the room on that date: es oe, 4 . Bliss stated that the Washington, D.C, represent-. ative of the JRB was SylviaVLichtenstein, “and that she had — given him a one thousand ddéllar check as a deposit for the banquet room. Bliss stated that this check was drawn on the Sterling National Bank and Trust Company, Queen*s New York, on the account of the JRB, 13 West f2nd Street; New York City, and was signed by aw aN ¥ \ Sandra\ Wo: olf. ey A second source, who has furnished reliable information in the past, advised in July, 1951, that Sylvia Lichtenstein was a member of the ; Newspaper Club of the Communist” 4 Party in the District of Columbia from 1947 to 1950. f % = t W.E. Beard, Charter Manager, D,C, Transit, New York Avenue, N.W. , Washington, D.C., advised.on January 9, 1968, that the JRB had reserved thirty-three buses to pick up individuals in the vicinity of the United States Capitol beginning at 2 p.m. on January 15, 1968, to be bused to the Shoreham Hotel. He stated that at. 6 p.m, these same individuals will be bused to Union Station. Mr. Bliss indicated that the Pennsylvania Railroad is handling the finances for the above buses and that all. arrangements are being made through the New York Office of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Beard stated that the location of the pickup in the vicinity of the United CONETDENFEAR Nee 35087 Doold: 329589544 Page 236 ; f
: af ¥ ue? DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING’ we UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 15, 1968. States Capitol has not yet been determined but he is negotiating with local law enforcement officials to ascertain a convenient place for the pickup. Captain Robert Krahling, United States Capitol Police, Washington, D.C., advised on January 9, 1968, that the atrorneys for the JRB had filed for an injunction in the United States District Court in an attempt to — prevent the United States Capitol Police from enforcing a Congressional regulation prohibiting demonstrations on the United States Capitol grounds, Captain Krahling stated that after a’ hearing in the United States District. Court on this date, the judge dismissed the above proceedings and the attorneys for the JRB stated that they were appealing the matter to the United States Court of Appeals, M This document contains nei veither ree ince’ tfons nor canclusions of’ the FRI. ls is the property, of the FBI and : leaned to your agency; it and its ‘contents are not to be distributed outside your agency - O* _ MW 35087 Doocld: 32999544 Page 237
é a a + D-36 (Rev. 5-22-64) 3 ® FBI i : Date: Poa ue Transmit the following in [Type in plaintext or code) | poy Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL L (Priority) { a . lar Teiamnaeteentiandeeioentanetanieetoniantantasantmetmetaeentmndetantestantienineaetenienaaenaahaneniaanennentantentaakeneaneeneateeiee L—--~——-—- a. TO: DIRECTOR, FBI- FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (100-29048) (P) SUBJECT: ‘ DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED .! A STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, | Kobe i, WASHINGTON, D.C. . i + JANUARY 15, 1968 oa f / AN INFORMATION CONCERNING ww an (INTERNAL SECURITY) leat | (00: WFO) . ee ts xlo > a, <C> @ ; /. rr Sin Z Re BU #irtel to all offices, 12/5/67, aC f TTT =< ; > SIS ” The first paragraph of the attached LHM, of which @there are 11 copies for the Bureau, two (2) for Atlanta, hand two (2) for WFO, indicates a change in date of the demon- cstration from January 8 to 15, 1968, which is set out for j f Zthe benefit of local agencies which did not have the infor- wae ation set out in WFO airtel, December 13, 1967, when the bee atitlie was changed to show the new date, Copies of instant "LHM are being sent locally to MIG, NISO, OSI, Secret Service, fend the USA, Seattle. pore ot a a o 7 ~ an m2 ( (do ‘a8 ie ow ra Fen S- . ra 4 4 ~ t on Sources used in the LHM are: First-SE..491-Ss F’Second-SE.L9-S, » and Third-former SEaCX«62x*.(policy). The Vivo is classified CONFIDENTIAL because information from two of these sources, if disclosed, might compromise regular Ssecurity antormants of continuing vie. iia oy, as? om Bureal(Enc, 11) (REG) Bb: ~ Atlanta (Enc. 2) (REG) 9 po i 2 - WFO (100-47173) (Enc. 2). (REG) Coe Yo | 4 - Seattle FE rG-35 . od (1 ~ 100-29048) “a (1 - 100-28189). (SUB A) (CP INF.) 149 88 (1 - 100-13305) (HALONEN) tA dk AY (1 ~ 100-22171) (J, WARE) os ir ed eo 11 y, f S. whe SPPH prove Sent SEM Per a 2898, @f8
ae in Reply, Please Refer to File No. , CONFIDENTIAL ; _ ~ y ww 55087 YOUCITAESRSS a4 Page 239 fv petpe?e [NW 55087“ Duoiciseseaoaa Page 23900 UNTg? STATES DEPARTMENT OF Igy ICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TO, Seattle, Washington January 10, 1968 RE: DEMONE TRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING On January 9, 1968, a confidential source, who has furnished reliable information in the past, stated the Jean- nette Rankin Brigade demonstration originally scheduled for January 8, 1968, at Washington, D.C., had been postponed until January 15, 1968, when Congress reconvenes. The source made available a leaflet concerning the event. A reproduction is attached. On January 9, 1968, a second source, who nur. nished reliable information in the past, reported TAIMI }HALONEN and possibly others planned to go to Washington, D.C., for the demonstration and would probably travel via United Air Lines, TAIMI HALONEN was reported by the first oo source in December, 1967, as being @ mem- , ber of the Communist Party (CP) at that time. On January 9, 1968, WENDELL C, WOODARD, Reservations fanager, United Air Lines, Seattle, made availabie information indicating TAIMI HALONEN and Mrs, J.: WARE had reservations on United Flight 42 departing 9:15 a.m, January 13, 1968, and will fly nonstop to Friendshin Airport, Baltimore, Maryland, arciving at 4:35 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. They are scheduled to return to Seattle on United Flight 41 leaving Friendship Airport at 6:00 p.m. and arriving at Seattle-Tacoma Airport, { Seattle, at 8:25 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, January 18, 1968, — ree ae JERLINE, WARE, nee} ABATR, aka Mes. JOHNNY ct ’ WARE, was reported in August, 1952, by a ihird source who has furnished reliable information in the past as being under transfer from the Communist Party of Cal- COPTRe DrerTRayEH ifornia to seattle, Washington, as of that time, MAY _L3_ 197] This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions ~——Group 1 oi the FBI, It is the property, Excluded from automatic of the FBI and is loaned to your downgrading and agency; it and its contents are .declassification not to be distributed outsides, Pe ne . . “)
° : ” @ @ a S ‘ RE: DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED CONFIDENTIAL STATES POVICY IN VIETNAM - ance LINDAY “CORR, a Negro, and THOR OBEL, white, are also plan- ning to go to Washington, D.C, ,/ but their mode of travel is as yet unknown, The source said both are CP members at Seattle, ; In addition, four women from Tacoma, Washington, are preparing to go, but their identities have not been learned. On January 10, 1968, eons source reported MW 55087 Doocld:32999544 Page 240 L
’ F fs tm Soe lO - e@ ArcoryRpaaA @; PNG ad ladon 2 “ fy Cpe © mu dou neu ‘as ZEN . . who are outraged by the ruthless siaughter in Vietnam va and the persistent neglect of human needs at home pe val a Fal cP re “2 ce ie. Te BSAA A “fe ; we Wau LO WASEERIGTVON JAN: VARY or (OPENING DAY OF CONGRESS ) to join former Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin and thousands of women from all areas of our nation in demanding that Congress, as it's first order of business ca soy ES ee ay RESOLVE: » to END THE WAR in Vietnam, and arrange for the orderly withdrawal of all American troops: »to use its power and the billions now wasted on war, to solve some of the problems of our crisis-ridden society by seriously working for - better and low-cost housing, more day-care centers, more jobs and job-training, eliminating poverty and discrimination, and conducting a massive campaign against racism and bigotry in our schools, governmental agencies, or wherever it appears. COME TO WASHINGTON,D.C. JANUARY 15th to represent the Pacific Northwest at the JEANNETTE RANKIN NATIONAL CONGRESS OF WOMEN at which we can discuss our many problems and suggest solutions. we devote ourselves wholeheartedly to it, we can force the administration to End the War, and to change our foreign policies; to restore our nation to a position of honor in the community of nations; to reshape American society to meetthe needs of the people, and plan for a better tomorrow for all Americans. Women constitute 51% of the American electorate, 1968 is an election year. If Those who cannot come to Washington are urged to attend a Washington State “GRASS ROOTS” Assembly of Women SATURDAY, JANUARY 20th... 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the Moun? Ziea Baptis? Church Audizoriuma 1624 - 19th Avenue, . . . Seattle, Washington (Parking on 20th) Registration Fee $1.50 includes Lunch Lee me eaewe ered See CD A Sa GN OE A MS OY OE SE Ne SE SD MHA SE NE eS SN SS SE ONIN ES SD SANE Oe NY SO SY SNS SE my Gah Gu fd GatO GED CoA RVD QemG SN SAAN GREER CEE CONE SnD SN SR SAD Gm SU eee Sm Sel SN . Clip and mail to: jean NETTE RANKIN CONGRESS OF WOMEN 537 - 31st Avenue East Seattle, Washington 98102 { want to go to Washington D.C. on January 15th [] YT will need financial assistance I will contribute to help send someone else. I will attend the Grassroots ASSEMBLY OF WOMEN I need housing for Registration Fee $1.50 enclosed [J NAME 5 ADDRESS PHONE NO. en eel ' MW 55067 Docld: 32999544 Page 243 Re a A a SS
MW 55087 Doold: 32989544 Muriel Adams Mia Aurbakken Adjali Donna Allen Carol Anderson Ellen Aurbakken Helen Boker Normo Becker Mrs. riarry Belafonte Mrs. 3ohn C. Bennett Rebecca Berman Peggy Billings Kay Boyle Nikki Bridges Jane Buchenholz Catherine L, Camp Twila Lytton Cavert Mary Clarke tva Rubinstein Coffin - Syivia E. Crane Fiorence Criley Elsie Thomas Culver Poliy Cuthbertson Rupy Dee Mrs. Ann Eaton Judith Morse Eaton Grace Loucks Elliott Eleanor French Mes. Horace L. Friess Frances Fritchman Mrs. Jack Gilford Dr. Carolyn Goodman Vivian Hallinan * Partial List of Sponsors Mrs. E.Y. Harburg Elizabeth Lee Haselden Dorothy Hassler Anno Arnold Hedgeman 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’ Nelle Morton Grace Mora Newman Dorothy Nyland Mrs. Joseph Papp. Rosa Parks ~ Louise Peck Nan S. Pendergrast Eleanor Perry Laura Phauls Esther Pike ° Mcs. Sigmund Politzer Mércedes M. Randa. Jeannette Rankin Mrs. Marcus Raskin Malvina Reynolds Carmen Ristorucci Mrs. Alex J. Rosenberg Ruth Rosenwald Muriel Rukeyser Marie Runyon Mrs. Robert Ryan Marjorie Schell Juanita J. Saddler Elaine Slater Helen Huntington Smith Mrs. Benjamin Spock Susan Sontag Mrs. S. Emlen Stokes Elizabeth Sutherland Amy Swerdlow Mary Adams Sykes Ethel Taylor Maza Tilghman. Helen B. Turnbull Barbara Webster Cynthia Wedel — Cora Weiss Anne, Werneke Pearl Willen Dagmar Wilson Winnifred Wygal THE JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE is a coalition of existing organizations and individuals. Page 244 ‘
a a nM, a. ‘Rozam ; ia me aaivee i AN eof ot ns wept AUfs ej wT / "a0. sac EH ‘vom ooo Ok sneha mot Ue ‘ponrer. a eso By : aOR B Bee, Sanuainy FLYTEEN NEXT UNRECORDED CO?Y #Izmp IN - os : “roman ¢ CONCERUIEG - INTRRNAL aLCURETY ar © sgaemn 5 SaRUaRy ‘ReRVEN; oe la. ausaonrer CRANES | FoR ay yor: ‘wears dccasspany Daxousinavons FROM REY YORE C12Y Fos CAPTIONED... Rn oa ‘eiviee TNEORMANT- TO PROCOTUY CoRRACT WASHINGTOH . RA AL: orrice, RETRWTTONS WARE WERE GSE On FOUR BTX ZERO. PROUPTLY - . ° . REC -G . EON: RRCEEDY OF neponganie PAYA. 768... bean Vif? WY > PROMPTLY “DanirEr- souRcE cH REid YOUR.ARRA AD ayer _ CouibazcaT soit ‘sunraBLs oR DISERs VIS TELNET YPE a Lag mr “Te RATERT. | \ 1 134-9793. i ee 4 yp 16 S58 "pa Jal (5) 1 fee ft | Beles icoreeenerseaieenet alana vodoAmen hep . “ 2%. Be has been an informant Gisce February, 1961, and AN 12 1968 4 ae te currently paid up. to $300 for services and up to $80 for nesms 4 | furnished information on the. — ixXPaDess incurred, . Source has met ‘obressive .Labor Kovenent » Casa dea Lag Aweriecas, the Cuban at Commitee for Travel to Cuba. -.. Epetion to «he ON and the Stude -Aastration in Washingten on January 45 is. sponsored ‘by the he support of various: vomen 's ; ators expect to petition Congress. 7 is. ayFSemente Rankin Brigade- with ¢ 3 pacifist groups. The demounstr in hen ‘they reconvend ‘on January . wate ROME) TreLetyer mati] 87 .DGcld:32984544 Page. 245
. | A 1/11/68 mumrypg (00-7 AF EATS SL & 7 URGENT aqgg, SENT BY CODED TELETYPE ‘ AUG. 1 - Mr. ad, G. Pesgans TO SAC ATLANTA 1 =- Mr. R. H, Horner FROM DIRECTOR FBI DEMONSTRATIONS PROTESTING U, S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D, C., JANUARY FIFTEEN, NINETEEN SIXTY-EIGHT. x REURTEL JANUARY TEN LAST. | ~~ AUTHORITY GRANTED FOR GveNTA-YVONNE-UETCHELL,-PRY, TO \ ina “ml f ATTEND CAPTIONED DEMONSTRATION, iNS@RUCT SOURCE TO PROMPTLY > APPRISE WFO OF ANY PERTINENT DATA DEVELOPED DURING TRIP TO a ef WASHINGTON, SPECIAL AGENT GARNETT TUNSTALL, PHONE NUMBER A ' EXECUTIVE THREE-SEVEN ONE ZENO ZERO, EXTENSIONS THREE NINE ONE Fa bt .. OR-FOUR SIX ZERO, SHOULD BE CONTACTED FoR THIS PURPOSE.. ca ATLANTA ADVISE WFO CODE iNADE USED BY TUS ; SOURCE, COPY NAILED A ‘ . Y | WEO | O¢% A 3 . Fi & i e . ‘ § 2 1.— 170- . (Cynthia “Yvonne Hatenetty" RHE sest 4 (8) NOTE: Mitchebi~mis-aehG~-ycausold-colored=female-whoxis: enployed-as-a-bank ‘clerk in-Atianta. She was. approved as a probationary racial informant in November, 1967, as she was familiar with some of the racial issues and close to dissident racial groups in Atlanta. She is paid under SAC authority. a Atlanta, by retel, advised that they were sending informant, JUACB, to — participate in demonstration as a method of acquainting her “aNahon with persons active in Vietnam and racial activities. Teletype “ontad ~~ being used in order to instruct Atlanta in the method source - elt ——__——. ale should Cf WFO while in Washington area. ee . DG i \ i cy 4 Lt f t/\ we " Yen i fl ‘ soln wu: Ad MA nw nceattat TELETYPE UNIT . h i , MW 55087 Docld:i 32969544 Page 246 | . Ss reppanesypeneesieen 677 voescrywete oceerevenemesaprrre errr SO TOR OR ‘eLoact eLoach —_~
Tolson DeLoach Mohr Bishop Casper Callahan — DECODED, COPY ; - =- OAIRGRAM — Ci CABLEGRAM Trotter Co RADIO Ox TELETYPE: Tete. Roon 7:59PM URGENT 1-19-68 ARK a TO DIRECTOR AND WASHINGTON FIELD " ~ By Anil FROM ATLANTA _ & a JEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN cru tee WASHINGTON, D.G., JANUARY 15-16 NEXT; 1S; 00: WFO. ww pee es ome tt . . , : » ” * =o | Ve CONF Hb A AVON NEV hGH Ee 5 —-PR TT CGHE FEO) BEING DESIGNATED ‘Ze BY ATLANTA TO_ACCOMPANY GROUP LEAVING ATLANTA BY CHARTERED GREYHOUND BUS AT 7 AM, JANUARY 15 NEXT ENROUTE TO WASHINGTON TO PARTICIPATE IN PRESENTING ANTI-UNITED STATES PROTEST TO MEMBERS /™ 11-60 Ju IFC OF CONGRESS. GROUP WILL RETURN TO ATLANTA VIA GREYHOUND Sane eel wanousna cory wna ay /G9 — / ARRIVING 8 AM, JANUARY 76 NEXT. ARRANGEMENTS MADE BY INFORMANT THROUGH MRS. NANCY COLLINSON, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, INFORMANT WILL ie COMPENSATED UP TO $1@% FOR TRANSPORTATION AND EXPENSES ON Ss ase AG AUTHORITY. - INFORMANT BEING USED IN THIS INSTANCE AS MEANS ’ a wr PR OF ACQUAINT ING HERSELF WITH PERSONS ACTIVE IN VIETNAM ACTIVITIES AND RAGT AL ACTIVITIES AND FOR PUBEOSR OF . REPORTING PER NENT pot fr on fd fs § ~ INFORMATION REGARDING ACTIN TES Oh AfHIs GROUP “EN WASM INGTON, D.C. S JAN 16 1969 2 CC WASHINGTON N FLELQs ox Ce as htawytege —~ " JAN ae 368 {WO COPIES Wro If the intelligence contained in the Love message is to be disseminated outside the Bureau, it is suggested that it be suitably paraphrased in order ta protect the ‘Bureau’s cryptographic systems. ONW 55067 Docld: 32583544 Page 247
~ », 1-67) f Tolson —___ 4 : 7 % Bishop _ & fo Casper —_____ od . . Callahan ol se ‘ Conrad 4 _ - “4 « Felt a ‘ us Gale K D E C O D E D ¢ O Pp y a aoren . an , Tavel : ; Trotter CAIRGRAM cCCABLEGRAM CRADIO  xxTELETYPE: fct= ; Gandy _ PAGE TWO FROM ATLANTA ATLANTA MAKING ABOVE ARRANGEMENTS WITH INFORMANT UACB BY 4 5 PM EST JANUARY 411 NEXT. P. | RECEIVED: G106 Pry Arf, If the intelligence contained in the above message is to be disseminated outside the Bureau, it is suggested that it be suitably paraphrased in order ta protect the Bureau’s cryptographic systems. NW 55087 Doocld: 32989544 Page 246
Rev. 5-42-64) FBI Date: 1/11/68 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Via ATRTEL (Priority) TO : DIRECTOR, FBI FROM 3 SAC, NEW YORK (100-161601) suayeor{, pEMoNSRRATrON PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C, , JANUARY 15, 1968. INFORMATION CONCERNING (IS) : 00: WFO ; ReNYteletypes 1/4/68, 1/9/68, 1/10/68. . Enclosed herewith for Bureau are 11 copies of a LHM concerning captioned demonstration. Enclosed for WFO ‘ are two copies of the LHM. Enclosed for Atlanta, Los ri Angeles, Newark, Philadelphia is one information copy of , the LHM, . Copies of this/LHM J ave been disseminated to © =~ |:\ interested local intelligencé agencies and USA's, SDNY and © EDNY. . sy isk G). Bureau (ENCLS, “i 'RM) 2 - Washington Field lavers. 2) (RM) - 1 ~- Atlanta (ENCLS. 1) (RM 1 - Los Angeles (ENCLS. 1) (RM) ) 1 - Newark (ENCLS, 1) (RM of eid 1 - Philadelphia (ENCLS.1) (RM) Jf: fo 1 - New York laa : _ HPB:mhm - ST-110 .«c¢, 12 (11) ges (8 2. 12 68 ak AGENCY: G-2, OMI, OS he Mey Hat eens } at PRO FS9. (2EDr ee Lge © we “OA Cw I. 932 GHthR YE {\ —— t . 4 wo UN Approved:. a eee toon ace Sent — UM Per al Agent in’Charge ' mp AIA N24 41SOR Page 249
_# - ° . : ve ~ . » * ’ ‘" Wy 100-161601 BSS, NYCPD have been advised of pertinent travel plans from Ny of JRB. . i, Sources used in LHM: a 2. CE~FO19-S: fe oe 3. NY~+2705-5- St 20 4, . CSNY-6000-S: 5. WILLIAM. R,.-ENMES? - seourtiy ‘Supervisor, NY Te Lephone. Company: (by- Bequest) 6. NY 5894 se 7. NY 1587-s- The LHM is classified "Confidential" because it contains information from sources 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 who are of continuing value and the unauthorized disclosure. of the information would tend to identify these informants and therefore affect the national security interest, NYO will cover departure and advise Bureau and Washington Field by telephone followed by teletype. ~2- v ave ona, aA regi” L HW 35087 Docld: 329599544 Page 250
In Reply, Please Refer to January 11, 1968 File Ne. COPIES DESTROYED wo... NW S087 Doold: 32989544 Page 251 ee Says Join Me In Washington January 15", The ad included the comment "Thousands of American Women, Led By Jeannette x Rankin,..First United States Congresswoman, Will Demand That ~ . “Congress End The War In Vietnam and Our Social Crisis At a Home" The ad listed the name and address for transportation _..- ee UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ° FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION New York, New York Demonstration Protesting United States Policy in vaeenems Washington, D.C., January 15, 1968 On January 35, 1968, an advertisement appear oe in the "New York Times", page 57, captioned "Dagma lson - and contributions as Jeannette Rankin Brigade (JRB), 133 West fend Street, New York City, 10023, telephone number (212) 799-6520. On January 4, 1968, five sepafate “Bdvertisements * for JRB at the above address appeared in " ‘he Village Voice", a weekly newspaper in New Yonk, City. Ruby\Dee, Linda Morse, _— Mrs. Benjamin\.Spock and Susan*Sontag appearéd by name and ‘Photo separately in four of the ads requesting the reader to ‘Join Me in Washington January 15" These four ads included substantially the same comments which appeared in the above "New York Times" ad of January 3, 1968. The fifth ad in "The Village Voice" was headed by the comment "We Want 10,000 Women In Washington Jan. 15", The ad included comments about the activities and purpose for the demonstration, A xerox copy of this ad is attached hereto. ee ee ey { plaiateeeaniaiteteed et GROUP j : Excluded from automatic j i downgracir 2 and de calassification : : 1 athe ted tin . f
Demonstration Protesting United States Policy in Vietnam, Washington, D.C., January 15, 1968 Ruby Nee. A confidential source advised on November 19, 1965, Ruby Dee was a member of the Communist Party (CP) as of Novembér,, 1965. Linda Mérse, Also Known As ial randy nenberg ao * od A second confidential source advised on ..- June 16, 1967, that at a meeting of the National Youth Commission, CP, United States of America (USA), on June 14, 1967, in Brooklyn, New York, it was stated _Ginda Dannenberg was then under the. influence of the CP, USA. Susan Sontag Susan Sontag is an author, writer and eritic. On January 3, 1968, a third confidential source advised that at a New York County CP Committee meeting, . December 28, 1967, those present were urged to attend the January 15, 1968 Demonstration in Washington, D.C, sponsored by JRB. On January 4, 1968, a. fourth confidential source advised that a Press Conference was held at the Gotham Hotel, 5th Avenue and 55th Street, New York City, which announced that JRB would sponsor the January 15, 1968: Demonstration in Washington, D.C,, and would be assisted by Women Strike », or Peace’ (WSP). Participants’ were to include Florynce -- AKennedy,, Ruby Dee, JudyiMorse* Eaton, who is the daughter- ae of Senator wayne\Morse, and Mrs. Benjamin Spock, the wife of Dr. Benjamin Spock. At the conference, it was stated some Negro women would participate in the demonstration. ~~ The fact that Negroes would participate was described at the conference as an "unprecedented move", Se en MW 35087 Docld: 32999544 Page 252
Ce nn ae Demonstration Protesting United States Policy in Vietnam, Washington, r D.C., January 15, 1968 Florynece Kennedy has been publically identified as an - attorney for H, Rap Brown, National Chaimman, Student Non-Violent Coordinating . . Joes Committee (SNCC) : sO On January 4, 1968, Mr. John Martin, Passenger Representative, Pennsylvania Railroad, Pennsylvania Station, 8th Avenue and 33rd Street, New York City, advised that the original request from gRB for two special trains to Washington, D.C., from New York City, could not be furnished by the railroad because of insufficient equipment. One train of eighteen cars is being reserved for JRB. This train might be increased to 20 cars. Martin estimated that 1400 passengers would be the capacity of the reserved train. It will depart Penn Station 7:20 am on January 15, 1968, It will arrive Penn Station, Newark, New Jersey, at 7:36 am to pick up additional passengers. It will arrive Washington, D.C., at 11:10 am. There are no stops between Newark and Washington, The train will depart Washington, D.C., at 7:10 pm January 15, 1968, arrive Newark | 10:45 pm, arrive New York | CAtYs 11:00 pm, Martin st sha @ group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, organized by an EthelTaylor, has reserved three coaches on , i the regular Pennsylvania Railroad to Washington, _D oes which i departs Philadelphia 8:10 am January 15, 1968, arriving Washington, D.C., (10: 20 am. on January 5, 1968, a fifth confidential source advised that in obtaining the New York Telephone number 799-6520 for JRB, 133 West 72nd Str et, New York City the references listed were Mrs. Peter C. ‘Thompson, 10230 67th _ venue, Forest Hills, Queens, New York, and Mrs. Peter M. | { obs, 312 West 71st Street, Manhattan, New York. ~No bank eferences were listed: Ce ee NW 55087 Docid: 32989544 Page 253 = _ a
Ce) Demonstration Protesting United States Policy in Vietnam, Washington, D.C., January 15, 1968 On January 9, 1968, Mrs. John Martin, Pennsylvania Raidroad, advised JRB informed him that more tickets had been sold for the January 15, 1968, special train than there were seats on the train. JRB had again requested more railroad cars. Martin informed them additional cars or an additional train was not available. ORB indicated they would consider chartered buses for the extra women from New York. Martin further stated that a $5000.00 check had been received from JRB drawn on the account of JRB at Sterling National Bank and Trust Company, Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, New York. The checked was signed by Mrs. Miriam Thompson. Martin indicated that most of the train negotiations have been \ conducted with Mrs. Thompson. Mr. Martin stated he had arranged with the D.C. Transit Company, Washington, D.C., to provide approximately 33 buses from the capitol to the Hotel Shoreham, Washington, D.C.,at 2:00 pm, January 15, 1968. The buses will depart the hotel at 6:00 pm for Union Station and will depart Washington, D.C., 7:10-pm. On Januaryy40, 1968, a sixth confidential source advised that Frances }Bordofsky and Sylvia\Thompson were core going to the demonstration in Washington, D.C., sponsored | by JRB. : eel Frances Bordofsky A seventh confidential source advised June 27, 1967, that Frances Bordofsky, @ representative of Bronx County CP, is a member of the New York District CP Committee. Sylvia Thompson The third confidential source advised on February 27, 1967, that Sylvia Thompson is a member of the New York County CP Committee. ~-4 i. HAW S5087 Docld: 32989544 Page 254 |
ee we Med aie od | OULIX tae vr ce ttt tit OM PT LTT t ce a sara adh HHO ay Ne ie i ameny syate ah gy Prt Ba ¥ wa Sy Ue ihr Walia rand wil The Jeannette Hankin Brigade, Led @ The ist US Congresswoman, Demands That Congress & {. Bring the Soys Boeck From Wielrens a. Act On Neglected Kaman Needs At Home The broadest coalition of American women in history—women young and old, from church, poli- tical, poace and minority groups, from the arts, professions and public affairs—will s speak witha single voice the day Congress opens. We women, | representing 51% of the voting population, will j demand that as its first order of business, Con- 7 gress withdraw US troops and act fo make a decent fife for our, 23 million black people and alf citizens. We will convene our own Congrass of American Women, following our Petition at the Capitol. We will declere our intention to mobilize on all levels in our communities to reshape our society. Start the New Year with a day off from homa or job to work for peace with the Jeannette Ran- kin Brigade. Mate Womeanpower Politic ad Dower deannette Rankin Erigode 133 W. 72 Se. NYC 10823 Yel: 232 (799-5520) | FP will contribute S$... cssssseseeseeseseneetsssseenessenseterentses Joauetenes sessee { will be af Union St’'n Washington 12:30 am | Send me... train tix (round trip NY/Wash.) ©§7.50 ecah, Lv. Pa. Sta Monday Jan, 15 7:30 am: rot. NY Li pm. Bring Juach bus fare Capitol to Women's Congross. Wear black or somber drass. ee ree rc ee cae ne ae ne The above advertisement appeared in "The Village Voice", on January 4, 1968, page 21. 5% BELGRE ETA LEE HW 55087 Docld: 32589544 Page 255
; " ~ icon oo - oe v7 = tine ae ' ek AbewenpetunitAbee net Miami oe a 8 mar PaCS ails ialtanbndntieR mi tpuansiiheiaicnmees — cniusenentnadther “et eebges Sellers + ait $ if f . « G ; ea i F pu ; ’ Dato, 3 t Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or codel—r™ Ta aan Ss a i> fH ues __ ATR MATE ~ (Priority) ~ Ton CRS eT eee TO: DIRECTOR, FBI nol MP, SAC, LOS ANGELES (100-70701) Abige® | | RE: AP: *MONSTRATION PROPESTING ase OTe TeDATE ITT nt 1 rt _ ™;, rattan C Rie hae (£ THTERIAL SRoUarTy) a 00: WO ee eer tS ce eg te eed chO fy §) i HS by on ZO Do che Qo bt & ©) cb mo Hn a a @ a eo chi O td He or) Ow cho @ a wy i ce is to x3 fo ~ bab Cc 9 $0 3 j~! eo ed ie nm cy <, 3 Q 0) Br th 1 He iS Q ~N 0) pe roe) Grice O —~“YIy WD y> Ob wv $3 fs ae O ta bre pte &Y e * 7, tent or we 0) - . ‘ Q oe °. £3 het js ee | oY po $9) C v Cle . ~ . + i & p Re Los Angeles airtel and LHI, 12/30/67. : ws Py a 7? ar. _ oe Enelose ae setting forth int ©. 4 oe held in San air i support of captioned demonstration. Pg ao ~ ba. a : Copies of the enclosed LM are . wit Rtn. M $ a 3 yet | locally to 115th, MIG, Region II, PEsede a3 USA, LOS 4 Dasacset setae oxy Ww ao a2 Anceles; Secret Service, Los Anzeles; OSL, Rovran Aza; and ! NES, San Diego. LHM also enclosed for Washington Field. The source used to International Lere.e For Peac —_—a aan coneeenened - gover - 5 Tre source used to character 2reeyjor the Chicago Office “LAT OOTY ED Ge BNCLOSURE a en: f¢ 3 - 11) (BM) |. ee [eo - Li thf Lio, (2ncis. 2) (RH) “ iw FP 2 Pre ae iy 4 AGENCY: G-2, ONI, OSI, SEC. SER. : . rn MD " 16 JAN 16 1968 RAO (ISD, 68x66) SS DATE COR) EE =e ene HOW FORW: nt <7 ee SF ~ a I ie 4a eae Bs ee DaCeRatake en ccthas vel dude eee ihibiicioeenbretiian niabinendaancaatnn Red sek snare shtt iS noun SERDAR NEN ow a oat . poet earner a A HA St nd hen nt nanNnannnen semen x -~ fod soc grace sae nerve nen gern nena nen enn Wee ye 38 te ? aie
whe Ae satin Lake saat eee | a Reade bel isch cAabiedn Wan we wtdladsasee. : LA 100-70701. The enclosed LHM is classified confidential because it contains information from|(LA 3824-8! which a could rea sonably result in source's i léntification. ' foe j ~ \ 1 | eT Dee te eo tae t 2 F x > “~ . * *, 2 ss ° - ° x ee ar re ec Or A ee ae ate 4 x i -~ Du. wes Fo em me te me * _-. ee . . — NW 55087 Docld:32989544 Page 257 - - ooo . ey
@ UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT of JUSTICE mlesseterta, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Los Angeles, California In Reply, Please Refer to January 11, 1968 Fue No, : . re . DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. S. POLICE IN VIETNAM WASHINGTON, D. C. On January 11, 1968,{Lieutenant Robert Palmer.) Santa Ana Police Department, advised that he had received on an application for permission to use public property in the aout, City of Santa Ana, California, which was submitted by Blse“Sturm,-30802 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, a California. — EE ESTEE Ne In aii. a mre According to.this application, Sturm indicated she represented the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) and was requesting authority” for a "procession of approximately 160 persons dressed in black to support the Jeannette Rankin Brigade, protesting the government's position on the Vietnam War in conjunction with a massive demonstration to be held in Washington, D. C, on January 15, 1968." Sturm indicated the procession would be held between 10:00 a.m.. and 12:00 noon on January 15, 1968, and would proceed from 6th Street to Sycamore Street, to 8th Street, to Broadway, and downtown Santa Ana, California. “@ROUP 1 . : * ° . . Excluded from automatic downgrading and declassification GCORPIDENTEAL Ry AY —- MW 55087 D atshJ9Zb aa PB 256 “oy sil coe oc age ENCLOSURE tae ef seh wp pf i
/ t 4a : { j 3 c a i AOU TERRA Bae A Ren ML A 2 aa cerinaser see tan ayechnatina snus tbe | Haaren aaa ak al gar —{alalins ret tan sR MN IEA aa tt ENE EOE SESE ART hn 7 Oa tater alten so. a ay ary ata ty . DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. S. POLICY IN VIEIAM WASHINGTON, D. C. A source, who has furnished reliable information in the past has advised that WILP® is a peace oriented women's organization which is "Anti-War" perse. In addition, this organization works specifically in reference to civil rights issues. Participants in the organization dre primarily active church-goers with a few former Communist Party members. WILPF's activities have included demonstration and distribution of literature opposing the Vietnam War. Another source, who has furnished reliable information in the past, has advised that Else Sturm was a member of the Communist Party in Chicago, Illinois, in December, 1946. , 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. CONFIDENTIAL -~ O* . Doold:32989544 Page 259
“ ey! oe % @: Ae wtedede wtaetat th Ka } fe ° “ * i | __ UNITED STATES (OY ERNMENT &. { Memorandum - Mr. DeLoach - Mr. Bishop . tPA. - Mr. Sullivan TO A Mr. W. C. sullivag/)) DATE: 1/12/68 4 iz A - fel pl 1 - Liaison PROM Cc. D,/prpnnan i - Mr. C.D. Brennan | ey MO 1 - Mr. R.H. Horner , i, a Py ' SUBJECT: JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE A ae ed eee INFORMATION CONCERNING Jo htm PEE Bp gt (INTERNAL SECURITY) AGS i [i pede We have prepared a summary of activities scheduled by the Jeannette Rankin Brigade in their demonstration to be held at the Capitol on January 15, 1968. A copy of this memorandum is attached for ready reference, ; It has been previously reported that the Jeannette | Rankin Brigade, a nationwide group of women opposed to the War in Vietnam, will sponsor a demonstration in Washington,D. Cu on January 15, 1968, to petition Congress to end the war in Vietnan, Current plans of the Brigade call for the demon- stration to assemble at Union Station, Washington, D. C., at 12:30 p.m. and march to the Capitol via Louisiana Avenue, The Brigade has been unable to obtain a permit to assemble at the Capitol as previously planned, Their request to meet with Speaker of the House, John W. McCormack and Senator Michael J. Mansfield on the steps of the Capitol for the purpose of presenting their petition before the entire demonstrtion has been thwarted. Speaker McCormack agreed to meet with a delegation of 10 to 15 women in his office, Following the presentation of the . : 1 Congressmen, At 2 p.m., they will be taken by bus to the area will be transported by bus to Union Station to entrain. Some of the Brigade’s demonstrators are expected to remain in Washington, D. C., until January 16 at which time they will atempt to confer with their Congressmen concerning te BE es ene OER. mies htt EE ak “ 4 ron a — feo won W . ey Enc lostire go. 2 f—~/R~ 6p kee he yh? ys Paid Fe, £ p ‘ 100<=448475 -S: Ny —— Se aes : RHH: jav VOr Cc pamebeers: ~ ovER o | an ny f a Yan, 49 368 x ad bo - eee, } a ay axa etd J —“~F NW 55087 | oa Ss sdéaosaa Page 260 Le a ras AGH. are petition and until 2 p.m., participants will confer with various ‘Shoreham Hotel, Washington,-D;, C.; for a conference from 2 to - 6 pom, At 6 p.m., those returning to the New York-Philadelphia- Fy s a g te, the war in Vietnam. Communist Party members from New York, aa
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mie we Oe ree ET! fe, | tele ee SEA = “oh EE ANE Need MAE SIS, aetbe dyes ee * See ot etlices 9 ~  Li- Kr. DeLoséh © - ' 1l-=— Mr. Bishop . wie : " 1 —- Mr. Sullivan - rod er bie Sake 4 ee . _t 7 1 - Liaison . . i : a 1..=- Mr. C.D. Brennan on, a ' a f * Samuary 12, 1968 - ee oe JEANNETTE } RANKIN BRIGADE Oo — an os ' Yt was previously reported that the Jeannette ye ra ‘Rankin Brigade, a nationwide group of women who are opposed “Xx ‘to the war in Vietnam, will sponsor a.demonstration in 3 j Washington, D. C., on January 15, 1968, _to petition Congress ~ to end the war in Vietnan. , oo, me Sources who have. furnished reliable information ‘in the past have advised that current plans call for the Brigade oS to assemble at Union Station, Washington, BD. C., at 12:20 p.m.,.. - January 15, 1968. The denonstrators will march to the Capitol a via Louisiana Avenue. The Brigade‘’s plans originally called r ‘for the demonstrators ‘to assemble at. the Capitol; however, mt -legal restrictions kave arisen to prevent the demonstrators , ter from assembling at this site. i z 54 x - 7 se. '-. The Brigade further had hoped | ‘to present their’ oo a GS petition to Speaker of the House. Johu W. HceCormack. and ‘s Senator Michael J. Mansfield on the steus of the Capitol. ; “, Soeaker EcCormnek.has answered their reqvuost by stating that Q 5 he could not meet them on the Steps, but would be willing to : ' yeceive a delegation of ten to fifteen women in his office - ; 7,2 OM that date. Following this, some participants will confer ~t\l¥ with various Congreasnen,. iN, nr ee «AS . ‘ , , d . SEES At 2 p.m. on danuary 15, 1968, the demonstrators “A ‘ plan to be taken in busses to the Shoreham Hotel, Calvert : Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C., where the. Brigade has reserved a banquet room from 2 to 6 p.m. At 6 p.m., those ' attending the meeting at the Shoreham Hotel will again be - transported by bus to Union Station where those who arrived by train will depart to the New York-Philadelphia area by special train departing at 7:10 p.m. “Th , Some of the Brigade's demonstrators are expected to roteon val remain in Washington, D. C., until January 16, 1968, at which Delsech Bee '- time they will attempt to confer with their congressnen hiohr concerning the » war in Vietnam. | _. ee eo gtees Bishop he ees ref OO oe AE KEE af mee kt _100-448475 a ry) COSFISESTIAL re oer = Felt 2 fhe Tsay wonnenenare Group 1 a Fi J. a Lt ao (27) On fess “cluded from automatic .. SEE. NOTE PAGE TWO. owngrading and . ; : El AN241988 as rs) 18 ) WaBolassi fication ° : a tle Py, ye oN.
. ot . . . care 6 See - ; er .. ; Sr, eed ee shiemiore AEE - abed “eoNPToRNTTRL . Select tee - om PP * ‘Riseep bow Mee, Sethi van . mo os _ JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE . er “As LEAG | ar of - K “y _ Lo. v — oe . yo leo. Sane. ours I om Gl esc Participants in the demonstration will -include fama - Frances Bordofsky, a momber of the New York District Conmittes, Communist Farty, USA; Sylvia Thompson, a member of the . pou _Communist Party's New “York County Committee; Rosalind. Durham, ~-" ¢ Communist Party momber in. the State of Tllinois; and Liada noe Corr, Taimi:Halonen, and Thorun Robel, Communist. Party nenbers . oNd in the State of Washington, ee rc woof ae ro Fd ; : * so “se Sources have reported that busses have. been chartered be - t¥ansport-: demoiistrators ‘from Cleveldnd,’-Ohio; -Newark ; sy. New: Jersey; -New York, New York; - and. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. % ' These’ busses: are’ in-:-addition:to:a special: train of approxi- 7 a mately 20 cars which is to transport participants from card . New York to Washington, ). C. Three coaches will also..bet+:5 “8 added: to: a. regularly scheduled train at Philadelphia. 1G the —_ Ya. eo Beh laete ee ow GE ET LY aa" LR RLSb toh, b.0e, J Olk January pemonstrations1n support: of- the Brigade? 'g demon= 1 : Stration in Washington, D. C., are being planned-for Chicago and St. Louis. in Chicago, the Wonen for Peace, a pacifist .. group, will‘hold a demonstration January..15,'1968, from. .. . ‘12 neon to'l-p.m.‘at the Federal. Building;: ‘Chicago, ‘Illinois. This: demonstration will urge Congress to stop the war in-.3, Vietnam and to-work:on human: needs:in the:United.Statessic The: participating women have been:asked to wear black clothing. Mourning veils will be furnished them at the " Gemonstration,- UES ee ER Vath Gpueaner oS the Hous se, "eyes Ha. acuurmack abd segatas ALeinad a, Samet. sd ous oo “Stens £. cai gilent vigil: of women dressed in black is::r “echedvled to be held on the steps of the St. Louis County. . Courthouse, Clayton, Missouri, on January. 3 18, 1968, from -+ 12 noon to + ems .- eal Ue Se a a OE & Sal rants “abi a ae eine & & Winer t Wau, iyi. ARG CLE be teh OR WS OT ‘ va Aatel. Wael irogos Te tam a ssn el oom . Pale SUP ” a oO Betsey UPR OR re Ok WEE O- nate we weg ORS ee Pree tee, ad bem. - + Classified "Confidential" as-some cf the information, . . ‘gyicluded in’ this'-summary ‘comes’ fxm sensitive sources, the.., “ _ compromise of which would be detrimental to the U. 5. wt he oe 2 eS Saaeel es cep. ee SS gee gested tay rermsin tu ‘Xerox ‘copies being sent to Mrs.’ Mildred: ‘Stegall,- “the White’ "Housé; the Vice President; the Secretary of. State; “the Secretary of. Defense;. Director of the. Central Intelligence ' Agency; United States Secret Service; the Attorney General; _the Deputy Attorney General; and Assistant Attorneys General -J. ‘Walter Yeagley, -* = Ls ‘Stephen J. Pollak and iJ | Bed Me: ; Vinson, Jr. a Ui ar eens See memorandum C.D. Brennan to W. om Sullivan, dated Ae “1i2/es .captioned as. above as prepared by RHH: Jave" Pe Oo te ‘MW. 55087 ‘ Doar: s2dss5a4" Page 263 a - : or ae
vos ev, 5-22-64) FBI | Date: 1/12/68 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Viq _ AERTEL REGISTERED MAIL ra (Priority) TO : DIRECTOR, FBI FROM +: SAC, NEW YORK (100-161601) (P) SUBJECT: ’ DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D. C. 1/15/68 INFORMATION CONCERNING (IS) / (00: WFO) ReNYtel, 1/11/68. Enclosed herewith for Bureau are 11 copies of an LHM concerning captioned demonstration, Enclosed for WFO are two copies of the LHM. Enclosed for Atlanta, Los Angeles, ¥ Newark, Philadelphia is one copy of the LHM. Copies of this LHM have been designated to interested local intelligence agencies, and USAs, SDNY and EDNY, 3 ns g ; BSS, NYCPD, has been advised of bus travel: plens from NYC. NYO will cover departure of buses, as well as trains, from NYC. . eet gape or (Bureau (Encls., 11) (RM) : Ris 1 zy Jo ee ii 2-Washington Field (Encis. 2) (RM) ; f FE A & 8 nutri, Ere Ate t prepceae we 1-Atlarta (Encl. 1) (Info 1-Los Angeles (Encl. 1) (Info) (RM) 1-Newark (Encl. 1) (Info) (RM 1-Philadelphia (Encl. 1) (Info) (RM) 1-New York (100-161601) verona Ly aan EE zo JAN 13 168 HPB:mfw (42) five wee i a obhge ee eS : j \ ' DL Paan “ CG aetog ear " she oe ™ of } : a ah Ae a ee . RAO (ISO 6RB. CD) Approv dt fi a pede s Sent eM. Per aaa Sar es CD) 24 PUTA pecidl Agent in Charge DATE FORW: 4 -\ ae | NW 55087 DocId:32989544 Page 264 gra HOW FORW:
vk ®, STATES DEPARTMENT or Qoics - FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION a In Reply, Please Refer to . . New York, New York .. r File No. . January 12, 1968 Demonstration Protesting United States: Policy in Vietnam, Washington, D. C. January 15, 1968 On January 11, 1968, Mr. John Martin, Passenger Representative, Pennsylvania Railroad, Pennsylvania Station, New York City, stated he hed been informed by the New York office of the deannette Rankin Brigade (JRB) that the overflow of women traveling to Washington, Dv-C., on January 15, 1968, by train would \be handled by buses furnisned througr the All State Bus Corporation, Brooklyn, New York. Tnese buses would depart from the vicinity of Pennsylvania ftation, New York City. , “i Te" on danuary 11, 1968, Mr. Robert Stimell, Sales epresentative, All State Bus Corporstion, 3163 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, advised tnat his company had contracted with JRB to furnish five buses to depart trom 31st Street and Eighth Avenue (vicinity Peonsylvania Station). Now York City, at 7 A.M., January 15, 1953, ‘these buses have a total sééting capacity of 245, The All State Bus Corporation has received a deposit of $250 on January 11, 1968, from Mirah’ Taompson of JRB, Stimnell advised that the All State Bus Corporation was acting as the bus broker with JRB, and it was anticipated thet the actual buses used would come from the New York and Keansburg Line, a New Jersey-based company. This document contains neither recommenda nor conclusions of the FBI. I is the progr of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it its contents are not to be distributed outs your agency. O | ’ ae pane * § ENCLOSURE / : Mw SS087 DoclTd: 32989544 Page 265 ;
a FBI Date: 1/12/68 Transmit the following in ————_—___—__,_ FLAINTExT ___ (Type in plaintext or code) | Via _____ TELETYPE URGENT | (Priority) i ee ee ee ae TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448475) FROM: SAC, WFO (100-47173) © panonsTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, — AAP he etek awe Le BOA TEE a net ate hacest Setar Hal Wi ASHINGTON, _1 D.C., JANUARY FIFTEEN, SI XTYEIGHT, INFORMATION — Hee Lae? Se LLL L, F . - CONCERNING ~ t57 INSPECTOR A.D. BEYE, U.S. PARK POLICE, WASHINGTON, D.C., ADVISED THIS DATE PERMIT 3S BEING GRANTED FOR JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE (JRB) TO USE SPACE AT FOOT OF CAPITOL HILL IN THE Vici- |, NITY OF THE GRANT MONUMENT FOR ASSEMBLY ON MONDAY, JANUARY me We FIFTEEN, SIXTYEIGHT. INSPECTOR BEYE ADVISED REPRESENTATIVE or! / JRB REQUESTED PERMISSION FOR USE OF THIS AREA FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR BEGINNING ELEVEN THIRTY AM, JANUARY FIFTEEN, SIXTY- EIGHT, AND PERMIT WILL ALLOW SPEAKERS DURING THAT PERIOD. (2 ~ Bureau neG~34 ce Oo me OS ve of PS a 2 CTT: fet 3h” ra JAN LT mck i a i p (4) wo a Jt J - 7 TaN - Re Ra ee NY eee RO ah tee Approved: HW 55067 Docld: 3259 .
eecnS, . 1/12/68 CODE - " TELETYPE pal BY CODED ELE LYPiprcane 1 - Hr. R.H. Horner. , h “ Be of ‘ TO SAC ST LOUIS f200-20028) Me. I } FROM prrecrolt' rae (100-448478) 4 © permenant ao et i DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S, POLICY IN oes, Ly WASHINGTON, D, C., JANUARY FIFTEEN, ONE NINE SIX EIGHT, INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY). REURTEL JANUARY ELEVEN, LAST ae t ’ AUTHORITY GRANTED TO PAY SE“ONE“ZERO-ONE“NENE=-8 UP TO ONE KUNDRED DOLLARS FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN PARTICIPATING IN CAPTIONED DEMONSTRATION JANUARY FIFTEEN, NEXT, AT WASHINGTON, BD. C, INSTRUCT SOURCE TO PROMPTLY FURNISH ANY PERTINENT DATA ™/~ Fa DEVELOPED TO SA GARNETT, TUNSTALL, PHONE NOMBER EXECUTIVE THREE SEVEN ONE ZERO ZERO, EXTENTION THREZ NINE ONE OR FOUR SIX ZERO, FOR INFORMATION OF WFO, SOURCE USES CODE NAME A-=-ONE FIVE ZERO. ST, LOUIS PROMPTLY DEBRIEF SOURCE UPON RETURN TO YOUR AREA AND SUBMIT LEM, ~. yxpmedanep COPY FILED” ied wo -. 5 i Ps tes Py- WFO | P3SP) Bee a my ‘ge MF. Row.(6221 1B), 8. EL ‘\¥ —~ 100-375206 . Co RHH:jav (6) mcGE! re CEA sex yd Of et on NOTE PAGE TWO thven | evel “SS Pax ay ch Poi PRON | sotter eeu 25200) wr Ft MW 55067 Docld: 3298954 ren ate ‘Page 267
, Teletype to SAC, St. Louis ‘ | RE: DEMONSTRATIONS PROTESTING U.S. | eat POLICY IN VIETNAM “* + 100-448475 ~ .. NOTE: | Due ye *Slew1019-S.nis--a~43-yeur-old Negro. fenale-who~ is" - : employed-as.-a housewife... She has been an informant since 7/53. Enformant is: a member of the Missouri State Committee; CP, USA; member_of..the. Financial Committee; and Organizational Setretary of the. CP of Missouri. She is currently authorized payments of . “up tO $235 per month for services and up to $20 per month for . . expenses. Source would be able to furnish valuable information concerning Brty efforts during this demonstration. ‘The - _. .,.  .denonstration in Washington, D. C., on 1/15/68 is sponsored ian by the Jeannette Rankin Brigade composed of women from various peace organizations. Teletype being used in view of necessity. for infomant to make travel arrangements. |. ‘ AMWW55087. Docld:32989544 Page 268 SS ee
FBI Date: 1/12/68 Transmit the following in. (Type in plaintext or code} © Via A RTE ATRMALL — (Priority) ; aT TO: DIRECTOR, FBI dy \ PROM: SAC, ATLANTA (100-7300) (P) SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING 1 -Viiie ~=S; POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, DIC,, JANUARY 15- 15, 1968 . . .- INFORMATION CONCERNING { ENTERN AL SECURE? Y) 00: WFO) | Re Buairtel to Albany, 12/5/57, and Atianta type, 1/12/68, to Bureau. Enclosed herewith for the Bureau are il copi ea) for wFO 2 copies, and for San Francisco 2 conotes, of captioned as above, prepared at Atlanta, Georgia, on and suitable for dissemination. lilth MIG, Region V, Ft. M Copies of the enclosed LHM are being furnis Rherson; Ga.; U.S. Secret Atlanta, Ga. 3 NIS, cna pigaboh, S.C.; OSLi, Recbias AFB, and JSA, Atlanta, for eir,.information. wt ui ot) = G- Bureau (Eno. Te) 7 CRM wRO (Bac. 2) (RM) : eee 2 ~ San Francisco (Enc. 2)(RM) 5 ~ Atlanta (2 - 100- “B09 O18) 1 - 100-6730 EC. 69. Dye pte 1 - 100-3128 fue Pian 1 - 100-7253 1 - 100-New Dead) (RICHARD Parry) JAN 15 CTH: met (13) “gt, a. F oN rate: ; tT tft Sent “Ss “0 me APES C9 ya Per mai : 2 n 2 m 5 Be SAE 2 OS iSpéefal Agent in Charge Gtk "a + be : Nw 35087 Docld: 32939544 Page 249 \ ‘ gg aa
Be eet HS tinct — aoatent <i ‘ . ni UNIKY TATES DEPARTMENT OF SR tr sega tee . FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION oss In Reply, Please Refer to Atlanta, Georgia 4 File No. January 12, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S, POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15-16, 1968, INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) t v / Mrs. Nanéy Collinson OF of the American Friends wer- vice Committee Office in Atlanta, Georgia; advised on January ‘I2; 1968, that a Greyhound bus had been chartered by indivi- , duals from Atlanta who were due to take part in the Jeannette Co xXRankin Brigade in Washington, D.C., on January 15; 1968, and “She would accompany this group. W. Earl Perry, Charter Manager, Southeastern Grey- hound Lines, advised on January 12, 1968, that a 38-passenger \ bus had been chartered by Mrs. Nancy Collinson, and the eae \ is scheduled to leave the Atlanta Greyhound Bus Depot at 7:30 p.m. on January 14, 1968, and due to arrive at the Union Sta- Eion in Washington, D.C., at 10:00 a.m. on January 15, 1968. On the return trip from Washington to Atlanta, the passengers are to be picked up at 6:00 p.m. on January 15, 19658, at the Shorham Hotel, and the bus is due to arrive in Atlanta at 8:00° a.m. on January 16, 1968. The following individuals were advised of the above on January 12, 1968: Lieutenant Robert Shattles, Atlanta’ Police Department; Special Agent Phillip Perry, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Atlanta, Georgia; Hoyt’ West, Special Agent, lllth Military Intelligence Group, Region V, Fort McPherson, Georgia; . 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. Syn COPIES DESTROYED . le MAY 12 1974, | MW 55087 Docld:32989544 Page 270 oo. As , 7. 44g, A? ENCTLOSU"
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Mein? 205, Gove ~ Philadelphia, Pa. 19107 = Telephone: LO 3-4310 N\ one Graal ae os 4 oa be ey f Groen) on + ae re 2 ax a ce a wee ee hee, aa . a be ne : | Dear WSPERs Yomen Strike for Peace nationally is suovorting the Jeannette Rankin Brigade. Planeloads, trainloads and carloads of women will be coming into Washington on Mon~ day, January 15th, from all over the country. We are particularly pleased with this action because it represents for the first ‘time a real coalition of women's peace groups, church groups, theatre personalities, land community leaders. — The Day is envisicned as a solemn, dignified confrontation of those who should be ‘representing the ever growing opposition to the war. We ask that you write your Con- gressmen urging that they supvort the four points listed in the enclosed Call as Con- ress reconvenes. Later in the afternoon at our Women's Congress we want to be able to \ report on Congressional responses. ang as! We will all meet at Union Station in Washington at ll: 30 AM and slowly valk to the capitol. We ask the women to wear black, We will be led by Jeannette Rankin who will sroceed to the top of the Capitol steps with a representative delegation of 50 women to oresent our petition to the two men who represent the whole of Congress, Senator Mike “ansfield and Speaker of tne House McCormack. The delegation will read the demands be~ core the assembled women and the two Congressmen. Leaving the Hill, the women will enter yuses for a motorcade to a Congress of American Women (place to be announced). . Women rill present an analysis of “the current crisis on the war front and the domestic front, .eading to suggestions for program and actions to be taken back to our communities ‘for im ptementation, Women may choose to remain in Wa shing ton the next day to meet with their Congressmen, \f you wish to stay and wisn help in securing accommodations, contact the Hospitality Com- ittee, 2140 P, St. N.W . Washington, DC (293-2020). We regret that in order to get the ovest train fare we had to guarantee return the same day; therefore you would have to ‘inance your own trip back on the 16th, Our hope is that 10, ooo women will converge upon Washington, We urge you to parti~ ipate. Yours for Peace, Ott Taylor 3-MEET &4 T 30th STREET STATION INFORMATION DESK AT 7:45 TO ALLOW TIME FOR PRESS AND 1 DVERAGE. LIMIT OF 2CO SEATS ON TRAIN -— RESERVE EARLY. a Wy 55087 Docld: 32369544 Page 274 ia _—
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SL 100-20923 St, Louis has not attempted to characterize any of the names listed on printed flyer that is a part of the LHM, The names written in after St, Louis delegation are not known to have subversive connections, although they are associated With peace and anti~Vietnam activities, St, Louis is continuing its efforts to identify individuals who will travel to Washington, D., C,, and it will follow demonstration to be held at Clayton, Missouri, 1/15/68, Bureau will be kept advised by airtel,