OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 5010-106 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN, REG. NO, 27 UNITED*STATES GOVERNMENT Assoc. Dir. 1 - Mr. J.B. Adams Dep. AD Adm. _. oe 2-Mr, J. As Mintz Pep. AD love — Ld Memorandum Coie gn dotie) me _ 1 - Mr. W. R. Wannall Ear tere ? : Mr. W. R. annall DATE: 12/16/75 Files & Com. __ 1 - Mr. D. W. Moore we nfo tion FROM : J. G. Dee an Qed 1 - Mr, H, E, Helgeson ae ‘ . 1 ™ Mr, W. oO. Cregar Ai yee Laboratory 1 - Mr. J. G. Deegan ie supject:  U. S. SENATE SELECT 1 - Mr. T. J. Seabaugh Spec. Inv. COMMITTEE TO STUDY 1 - Mr. J. D. Powell Training GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS peophone Rime — Director Sec'y —__ ACTIVATIES (SSC) ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN Meteo, DAT ¥ To advise of disclosure of the identity of form {*— Bureau Klan informant George F. Dorsett, allegedly by / an n unidentified so source on the SSC in an article appearing in the 12/10/75 issue of “Greensboro. ‘Daily News," Greensboro, North Carolina, and to recommend approval of attached letter to the Attorney General pointing out this disclosure and enclostiig for “the” “Attorney ‘General's delivery to Senator. Frank Church, Chaifman’ of the SSC enclosed LHM which _requests “SSC "to "advise if they did, in fact, publicly disclose the identity ‘of former FBI informant Georse fF. . Dorsett as as alleged and if sé, the basis for such Cischomiy Noa | 1233K Purpose: o 12/10/75 issue of "Greensboro Daily. news, " WE sioro, North Carolina, identified George F. Dorsett as a paid FBI informant who had disrupted the United Klans of America (UKA) by forming the Confederate Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (CKKKK) in 1967. This information is attributed to "a Senate Intelligence Committee source" who reportedly furnished the information Tuesday (apparently 12/9/75). The article specifically refers to this information's having been obtained from documents turned over to the SSC by the FBI. Dorsett was an FBI Klan informant from 1/59 to 10/70 when he ceased to be active in Klan matters. /Q-2a2a-JSS Enclosures Seo" /% ¢ 62-116395 1 - 137-4853 CONTINUED - OVER g a Fen 1 sere lek (12) HW 55107 DBocld:329895535 Page 33
HW 55107 Memorandum to Mr. W. R. Wannall Re; U. S. Senate Select Committee to Study Governmental Operations With Respect to Intelligence Activities (SSC) 62-116395 He has not been previously identified publicly as an FBI informant. Documents were delivered to SSC from which Dorsett's identity could be deduced and the facts in the news article are contained therein. Senator Robert Morgan of North Carolina, member of the SSC, has referred to the formation of the CKKKK as an FBI operation. Dorsett was interviewed by Charlotte Agents 12/12/75 and expressed his sense of betrayal upon having his identity disclosed. Dorsett was assured his disclosure was not by the FBI which he recognizes, It is being recommended that attached letter be sent to the Attorney General pointing out this disclosure and enclosing for the Attorney General's delivery to Senator Frank Church, Chairman of the SSC enclosed LHM which requests SSC to advise if they did, in fact, publicly disclose the identity of former FBI informant George F. Dorsett as alleged and if so, the basis for such disclosure. Recommendation: That attached letter to the Attorney Ganeral enclosing an LHM for delivery to SSC Chairman Senator (toy 4 Frank Church be approved. 1 Docld: 3279895568 Page 34
DoclId: 32989555 Page 35 Memorandum to Mr. W. R. Wannall Re: U. S. Senate Select Committee to Study Governmental Operations With Respect to Intelligence Activities (SSC) 62-116395 Details: By teletype 12/10/75 Charlotte Office advised that the 12/10/75 issue of the "Greensboro Daily News,'' Greensboro, North Carolina, contained an article by Jack Betts captioned "Greensboro Man Named as FBI Klan Informant.'' This article states in part: "Washington - A Greensboro man long active in the Ku Klux Klan has been identified as an informant for the Federal Bureau of Investigation's campaign to disrupt the KKK in North Carolina during the latter 1960's, "A Senate Intelligence Committee source said Tuesday that George F. Dorsett, former Imperial Kludd (National Chaplain) of the United Klans of America, was a paid FBI informant who, with the FBI's assistance, broke away from the Klan in 1967 to form a rival group.: "The source said Dorsett was named in FBI documents obtained by the committee as the man whom the bureau had recruited to spy on the United Kian, “FBI documents obtained by the committee indicate that Dorsett, who was disenchanted with KKK Grand Dragon - J. Robert Jones of Granite Quarry and with Imperial Wizard Robert. Shelton of Tuscaloosa, Ala., was encouraged by the FBI to leave the Klan in the summer of 1967 and form the Confederate Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. The FBI helped Dorsett draft letters recruiting for the new group, according to the committee source.” -3-
Memorandum to Mr. W. R. Wannall Re: U. S. Senate Select Committee to Study Governmental Operations With Respect to. Intelligence Activities (SSC) 62-116395 "According to the documents, the FBI's plan was to harass the KKK and to dilute the influence of the United Klans and to keep closer tabs on the new group. "Sen. Robert Morgan, D. N.C., a member of the committee said last week that charters for some 41 new Klaverns or chapters of the Confederate Klan were issued, but that not all charters resulted in active new Klan groups." George F, Dorsett was an FBI Klan informant from January, 1959, to October, 1970. He was discontinued as an informant when his activity in the Klan ceased. His relationship with the Bureau at the time of his being terminated as an informant continued to be excellent at that time. He has not been disclosed publicly as an FBI informant. Dorsett did in fact separate from the UKA and form the CKKKK, He formed the CKKKK on his own initiative; however, we utilized this opposing Klan organization through Dorsett as a means of disrupting and causing confusion and dissension within the Klan, (137-4853) HW 55107 Docld:32989558 Page 36 bE
Memorandum to Mr. W. R. Wannall Re; U. S. Senate Select Committee to Study Governmental Operations With Respect to Intelligence Activities (SSC) 62-116395 On 8/28/75 SSC Staff Member Barbara Banoff accepted copies of 212 excised serials relating to White Hate matters of the SSC COINTELPRO requests. Among the material provided was’ a series of communications captioned "Counterintelligence Program, Internal Security, Disruption of Hate Groups (United Klans of America, Inc., North Carolina," dated from 5/9/67 to 9/13/67 and one communication with the same caption except that it related to the Confederate Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, and one captioned "Counterintelligence Program, Disruption of Hate Groups, Internal Security, Racial Matters (Klan)," dated 9/25/67. (157-9-8, Serials 100, 102, 107, 110, 115, 113, 114, 126, 127, 128, 151, 129) _ These documents detail dissension within the UKA in North Carolina in 1967, Dorsett who was the Imperial Kludd (National Chaplain) for the UKA at that time, was directly involved in the dissension. He séparated from the UKA and formed the CKKKK, The handling ageat assisted Dorsett in preparing a letter announcing his resignation from the UKA and his formation of the CKKKK. This letter invited Dorsett's friends in the Klan to join him in the CKKKK. A total of 41 chapters of the CKKKK were chartered, however, all of them did not become effective operating chapters. The documents delivered to the SSC were excised to delete Dorsett's name as an informant. Charlotte airtel dated 8/22/67 and C. D. Brennan memorandum to W. C. Sullivan dated 8/24/67 set forth the tecommendation and approval for the mailing of a letter from Dorsett to all Klan units in North Carolina announcing his resignation from the UKA and the -5- / HW 55107 DBocld:32989555 Page 37
Memorandum to Mr. W. R. Wannall Re: U. S. Senate Select Committee to Study Governmental Operations With Respect to Intelligence Activities (SSC) 62-116395 formation of the CKKKK. Dorsett's name is deleted from these documents; however, it is clear that the informant is preparing the letter. Charlotte airtel to the Director 9/13/67 refers to the 8/22/67 Charlotte airtel and states that the referenced airtel recommended Bureau approval for letter to be mailed over the signature of Reverend George F. Dorsett under the-above conditions. Dorsett's name is not deleted from this serial. (157-9-8, Serials 126, 127, 128) From the above documents Dorsett's identity can readily be established as the FBI informant. . In. the December 6, 1975, issue of the "Charlotte Observer" a daily Charlotte, North Carolina, morning newspaper there is a front page article captioned "FBI Started 41 North Carolina Klan Units, Morgan Says." In this article, North Carolina Senator Robert Morgan, member of the Select Senate Intelligence Subcommittee, said Friday, the FBI organized 41 KKK units in North Carolina during the 1960's as part of its campaign against the white supremacist group. Morgan was also quoted as saying, "The vast majority of people in the Klan in North Carolina were law-abiding citizens. They may have had different political views, but the organization was legitimate. There may have been some violence, but we're not even sure about that now."' Morgan is further quoted as saying, "There is nothing basically wrong with having an informer in any organization but when these informers do more than just listen, when they instigate trouble, that's wrong." Morgan also said the FBI financed the operations of the Federally -organized Klaverns., -6- HW 55107 DBocld:329895535 Page 386
Memorandum to Mr. W. R. Wannall Re: U. S. Senate Select Committee to Study Governmental Operations With Respect to Intelligence Activities (SSC) 62-116395 The same information-attributed to Morgan as set forth above, was also received by radio station WBT at Charlotte on December 5, 1975, and story received widespread media coverage. By teletype 12/12/75 Charlotte advised Dorsett was interviewed by Charlotte Agents at which time he advised he feels "betrayed" by his government in view of the public disclosure in the news media of his identity as an FBI source. In view of this disclosure he has experienced great consternation among his close friends and also with his son who was previously unaware of his relationship with the Bureau. He stated difficult personal relationships have developed between friends and family as a result of this disclosure. He has received some phone calls during one of which the caller stated, "Tell that pimp to get his casket ready.'' He expressed his concern for his personal safety and for his family as well, as well as concern for the safety of his personal property. Dorsett was assured that the Bureau was not responsible for his identity being disclosed and he acknowledged that he knew the Bureau would not do so. He stated that he feels what he did for the FBI was right and that it constituted a service he could render to his country. Attached hereto is a letter to the Attorney General pointing out this disclosure and recommending that the Attorney General have delivered personally to SSC Chairman Senator Frank Church the LHM being enclosed with the letter to the Attorney General which sets forth this incident and requests the SSC to advise if they did, in fact, publicly disclose the identity of former FBI informant George F. Dorsett as alleged and if so, the basis for such disclosure. -7- HW 55107 Docld:32989558 Page 39 : 7 —_
4 ‘ aa) ers * Memorandum to Mr, W. R. Wannall Rez U. S. Senate Select Committee to Study Governmental Operations With Respect to Intelligence Activities (SSC) 62-116395 This matter has been coordinated with Assistant Director J. A. Mintz, Legal Counsel Division and SA William Earl Whaley, External Affairs Division. HW 55107 Docld:32989556 Page 40
OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA OTN, REG, NO, 27 UNITED STATES: oc Manne T $010-106 Memorandum TO : Mr. W. R. men SUBJECT: Assoc. Dir. Dep. AD Adm. __ Dep. AD Inv. Asst. Dir: ‘ Admin, io Vv , " 1 - Mr. J. A. 1- Mr. D. W. fintz, Moore, Jr. Comp. Syst. —_. Ext. Affates DATE: 12/15/75 ; Files & Com. _. Gen. Inv. _ Ident. inspection Intell. Aer Loboratort-? Legal Coun, __ Plan. & Eval, _. Spee: Inv. ‘1 - Mr. W. R.z 1 - Mr. J. G. 1 = Mr. T. J. Wannall Deegan Seabaugh } Tay £3 numerous occasions, and our postive has been clearly outlined. SHITIA > GH ONIGINAL 8.4544 2,9 cl Goososse Page 41 ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED Teaining Telephone Rm — N IS UN Lass ao) : ; Aé an ag fb er Purpose of this memorandum is to inform you that i captioned individual, who has repeatedly complained about his activities as a former FBI informant, telephonically advised our Atlanta Office on December 9, 1975, that he was filing a brief before the "Church Committee! (U. S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Activities). Rogezs stated that although he holds the FBI in high esteem, he still feels he was treated improperly by the Bureau, and upon request of the "Church Committee" a brief is being submitted providing details + of his allegations against the FBI. PonMIy/ EXTREMIST INFORMANT “Ser stud'g- 7 > Rogers was operated as a Klan informant (former AT 1366-E) of our Atlanta Office from December, 1957, to | November, 1958, and was compensated for his services and expenses. In December, 1958, he testified at a State trial concerning the bombing of a Jewish Temple in Atlanta, and provided significant evidence. During the trial Rogers was vigorously” cross-examined and even accused by the defense attorneys of having participated in the bombing. Since the trial, Rogers appears to have developed a persecution complex, directing ee ters of complaint to our Atlanta Office and FBI Headquarters. Basically, he believes that we should publicly. acknowledge that he was an undercover agent rather than an informant for the FBI. He alleged being classified as an informant. \placed a stigma on him, and as a result he was held up to rigigtbe 4.7: and persecution by the community. SO Bae CP come saané ry 4 af wt NALSWEDIN/ 3 - G - egies pterntere ? complaint has been discussed with him on 2 4 Rogers ' od -MOFZS — d NOT RECORDED CONTINUED - over “pr ; JAN 8— 8/0 fe hy! fe baee 19 “TaSskchm isttteie on ORIGIEAL ROUTE IN $ aoe ORIG:
Mernmn Memorandum to Mr. J. G. Deegan Re: Lesley E. Rogers Former Extremist Informant > mere Rogers wrote to our Atlanta Office in February, 1973, requesting that the FBI publichy?7 acknowledge him as an undercover agent. He was subsequently interviewed by Agents of the Atlanta Office and was informed his family would be made aware of his valuable service performed in the past for the FBI, but Rogers did not indicate he desired this be done. Rogers said he was not being harassed or intimidated at that time in connection with his testimony at the aforementioned State trial, and indicated he wanted a statement from the FBI concerning his activities for his own personal satisfaction. In a letter dated March,1, 1973, Rogers requested a three man board of arbitration.to consider his complaint. In- asmach as the Bureau's position in this twmatter had been made quite clear to Rogers, the Atlanta Office did not acknowledge receipt of Rogers' letter, and Headquarters concurred with the action taken. We advised the Atlanta Office by airtel dated Marck 14, 1973, that in the event Rogers contacts them again, he should be courteously informed of our position which has been fully explained to him, and we consider the matter closed. On the evening of December 9, 1975, Rogers telephonically contacted our Atlanta Office and ad-ised he was filing a brief before the "Church Committee" (U. S. Senate Select Committee: on Intelligence Activities). Rogers stated that while he holds the FBI in high esteem, he still feels he was treated improperly by the Bureau following his testimony at the State trial. Rogers stated he recently telephonically contacted the "Church Committee" regarding his complaint, and the Committee requested that he submit a brief providing details of his allegations against the FBI. ACTION: For information. You will be kept advised of further developments. 4 va yee ‘ ~ &. > ae Ty VA aa 2 - \ Bp aa 2 § 55107 Docld:32969556 Page 42 ; ar _
4 1 - Mr. J. , 2-Mr. J. A. Mintz (l - Mr. J. B. Hotis) a 1 - Mr. W. R. Wannall SAC, Charlotte /(157-230) 12/19/75 . 1 - Mr. D. W. Moore Director, &, 57. 370) * - j-Mr. H. E. Helgeson ~ 1 - Mr. W. 0. Cregar UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA, INC., 1 -Mr. J. G. Deegan . KNIGHTS , OF THE KU KLUX KLAN 1 - Mr. T. J. Seabaugh “ CUA) , ‘GIORTH CARGLINA KREAIM) 1 - Mr. J. D. Powell EM - KLAN ts ReCEtels to Bureau 12/10/75 and 12/12/75. Referenced teletypes advised of the disclosure in the "Greensboro Daily News," Greensboro, North Carolinas of the identity of former FBI Klan informant George __.jersett, based on information attributed to an crit cptified source on the "Senate Intelligence Committee" (WU. 8\Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Activities (SSC)). Enclosed for your information is one copy each of . letter to the Attorney General captioned "U. S. Senate Select f Committee on Intelligence Activities (SSC) dated 12/19/75, E and an LHM captioned "0, S. Senate Select Committee to Study = Governmental Operations with Respect to Intelligence re: detivities (SSC)" dated 12/19/75. These communications ener apenagnige oY are self-explanatory and are in response to this incident. 1-- Charlotte (170-90) ALL WFORATION CONTAINED BEREIN VS CUSSED on a? Enclosures (2) aN ome (D~ 62-116395 - DUPLICATE Ey (ALL LETS L - 137-4853 ae LOK NOT RECORDED ° JAN 5 1976 JDP:iek (16) NOTE: See Memorandum J. G. Deegan to Mr. W. R. Wannall, prepared by JDP:lek, dated 12/16/75, bearing SSC caption. l 1 ov ] HW 55107 Docld:32 Page 43 ke anal ene ees
» . tees ering 00.6 . « . ~ OFFICE ZF Rector @ MR. CALL AH AN eee onuer———— aaa @ FEGERACEAREAU OF INVESTIGATION ‘ MR. JENKINS —__.____ SUNT TED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE MR. ADAMS ding | i L a a“ i MR. ASH | / Y December 12, 1975 “™ P*°*™ ~~ ning | MR. CLEVELAND | MR, COCHRAN The attached material f/postmarked ur. oecer California, was sent fo the Director mr. cacuacHer by an anonymous source. MR. HOXtE 4 .MC DERMOTT —___ gms » MINTZ . MOONEY . MOORE ‘ . WAL SH € WANN ALLE 7 . COLEMAN —____ an . REED TELE. ROOM ____ Mr . METCALF Mr. Kelley: . = ? et & hee, 3X sy « : : Se ere aghed a8 te ‘indicate how serious the detractors " 1 are becoming. Can you imacd 2 . imagine the press a 5 oon) popartment of the largest community college distract @ in k “ sending out such scurrilous material E all media in the los Angeles area? Yoy people © are going to have to bite the bullet and t : ong to : : ; 6 and come out . ptehting this evil which is permeating our society Omeone should require that Guer ; wen Moore prove her statements before she uses har pOSiEion to force the press departm : press. ent to send this garbage out to the A vexy con ita § cerned citizen who would b i vex : as ahs e fired fo mailivg you this material, CG Zs "e AS — Nor Bicohets* Bay oe a) et aS D £4 Bx 2h 20 oO am fa aay © #2 fy Bi <i Gbor, aay iu Jil BE Mek ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED ues on HEREIN [S UNCLASSIFIE se DATEL BY eRe gone. Sp i80ASes = eevee ; = yet pg ge, “ta cet WR AGT Ct - os ate, \ v HW 55107 Docld: 32796 & Page 44 ?
LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Office of Public Information 2140 West Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca. 90006 380-6000 Ext. 291 or 380-6014 - CITY. « EAST-- HARBOR - MISSION - PIERCE - SOUTHWEST -- TRADE-TECHNICAL - VALLEY - WEST a Contact: “Martha Berkett ae No. 182 380-6000, Ext. 291 - Dec. 5, 1975 LACCD BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECONFIRMS |. COMMITMENT TO OBSERVE DR. KING DAY The Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District adopted a . resolution -on--Wednesday (Dec .-3) reconfirming their commitment to observe Jan. 15, 1976, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King and deploring the activities of the F.B.1. to discredit Dr. King. : ee, "It has been revealed in recent hearings by the United States Intelligence -Committee that the Federal Bureau of Investigation was found to have been involved in certain activities to discredit ‘the late Dr. King," stated the resolution. "The F.B.I. leadership who. were responsible at that time showed complete dis- respect for the work and personal life of a great man_who contributed tremendously _ by -his work to alleviate human suffering and racism_in this country." The resolution was presented by Trustee Gwen Moore. A Last year the Board voted to declare Jan. 15, 1976, a memorial day in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King. tit HW 55107 Docld:329899556 Page 45
vd OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION # 2140 W. Olympic Blvd. m Los Angeles,Ca. 90006 ® (213) 380-6000 », No, ll December 8, 1975 wWROLLMENT IN LACCD REACHES A record-setting 137,031 students are enrolled in .' SEEITING 137,031 STUDENTS classes at the nine campuses of the LACCD,according to official census week figures released at the Board of Trustees meeting wdn.esday (Dec. 3) by Chancellor Leslie Koltai. Representing a 9.8% increase over last fall and a 6.8% increase over spring, 1975, the percentage increase in total enrollment is the second largest yearly increase since 1956 -. It is exceeded only by last fall's 14.6% increase. Following is a breakdown of District-wide enrollment and growth per- centages: City, 23,904 (41.7%); East, 18,544 (+10.2%); Harbor, 11,037 (+2.8%); Mission, 2,000 (0%); Pierce, 23,798 (+12.2%); Southwest, 5,301 (+13.9%); Trade- Tech, 17,828 (-1.8%); Valley, 24,167 °(+13.3%); West, 7,893 (+9%); Instructional Television,2;559 (+117:4%). ARD ADOPTS MOTION CALLING FOR PURCHASE After a Committee of the Whole meeting Nov. 19 on the BUILDING FOR DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS relocation, the Board of Trustees voted on Wednesday (Dec. 3) to adopt a.motion declaring the Board's in- tention to purchase a building for use as District : office headquarters. The motion does not negate the previous resolution adopted by the Board, whereby the staff was instructed to negotiate an extension of our present lease on the most favorable terms possibie . An ad hoc committee of Trustees Gwen Moore, Ira Reiner and Ralph Richardson presented the motion™ “7 BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECONFIRMS The Board of Trustees adopted a resolution on “MUTTMENT TO OBSERVE DR. KING DAY Wednesday (Dec. 3) reconfirming their commitment to observe Jan. 15, 1976, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King and deploring the activities of the F.B.I. to discredit'Dr. King. "It has been revealed in recent “flearings by the United States Intelligence Committee —ss that the Federal Bureau of Investigation was found to have been involved in certain activities to discredit the late Dr. King," stated the resolution. "The F.B.I. leadership who were responsible at that time showed complete disrespect for the work and personal life of a great man who contributed tremendously by his 3 work to -o alleviate } human suffering and racism in “this ¢ country." The res resolution was’ “presented } by. trustee “Gwen Moore. Last year the Board voted to declare Jan. | a _ 15, 1976, a memorial day in honor of Dr. King. “at; BY THE BOARD GF TRUSTEES DEC. 3, 1975 REGULAR MEETING items presented to the Board of Trustees for action were passed as published. witli be a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the Mission Cottege site selection *. J7, 1975, at 10 a.m., Olympic-Lake Building, Room 304. + A pps Dane Tie BB PRG HG DPaygeld6 1975 at 2:30 p.m., Olympic-take Building, Reom 304.
iM, VALLEY COIlGEGE srOOTBALL u@ NIRATULATED ON WINNING .CHAMPIQNSHIP - 2 ‘ CROUCH REAPPOINTED TO RSONNEL COMMISSION PORTUNITIES BS AVAILABLE EM EXAMINATION BS AVAILABLE EN & PROMOTIONAL BS AVAILABLE GMOTIONAL ONLY HW 55107 DBocld:329895535 Page 47 a The Board of Trustees — a resolution on Wednesday. (Dec. 3) extending congratulations to the Los Angeles Valley College football team, the staff and their loyal. supporters on winning the 1975 Community College Division I Football Championship. The resolution stated that “the 1975 football season exemplified discipline,, dedication and desire beyond the ordinary, demonstrated by every player and every staff member" and that "the team's success is testimony to the leadership and direction of the athletic department.” Dr. Winston W. Crouch was reappointed to the Personnel Commission for his 4th term. The Oath of Office was administered by Chancellor Leslie Koltai at the Person- nel Commission meeting on Thursday (Dec. 4). Dr. Koltai paid tribute to Dr. Crouch for his “wise counsel and leadership °* "We want you to know that we recognize the very difficult assignment of this Commission," said Dr. Koltai. "On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the ad- ministrative staff, we pledge our cooperation to the Commission." Dr. Crouch responded that he pledges "to continue to work cooperatively with the staff for the furtherance of our common goals." Dean, $27,692-$34,491l/year, continuous filing. Assistant Dean, $24,808-$30,915/year, continuous filing. Instructor, Counselor, Librarian, Nurse ,continuous filing.’ $114€~$1282/month, continuous filing, daily testing. Kitchen worker, $614-$763/month, deadline for filing Dec. 19. Secretaries, Stenographers and Typists, continuous filing, daily testing. College Safety and Police Services Gfficer,$1147-$1353/ month, continuous filing, daily testing. Data Processing Equipment Operator, $828-$1,031/month, deadline for filing Dec. 19. Cook-=Manager, $805-$1,002/month,deadline for filing Dec. 19.
OPTIONAL FORM | No. 10 | @ MAY 1962 EOI GSA FPER (41+ HPI“, 6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT . Assoc, Bi ep. Adm. — Dep. AD Inv. _— Memeorandum ae Admin. Comp. Syst. —— Ext. Affairs —— TO : Mr. J. B.jAdams pate: 11/19/75 Files & Con, — Ident. : inspection ___. \ ne FROM : Legal Cou is tntell. ——. Laboratory Lega! Coun. Fz c Plan. & Eval. f, sogjecr: SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE; Tretaing [é DIRE CTOR'S TESTIMONY ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED Toleshone Rao DECEMBER 9, 1975 tee f (BO prepa e? Director Sec'y On the morning of November 19, 1975, we were advised by John Elliff, of the Senate Select Committee staff, that the Committee desired to have the Director appear with the Attorney General on Deeember 8th or 9th to discuss the future of the FBI. This request was referred to Mr. Adams who subsequently advised that Mr. Kelley would be available for testimony on December 9th. He said that the Director requested a briefing concerning such testimony on December 8th. The Attorney General is out of the city today, however, we are (ier discussing this request with Douglas Marvin his Assistant in order to determine the acceptability of December 9th for the Attorney General's appearance with the Director. John Elliff will be advised when it can be confirmed that the date is acceptable to the Attorney General. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That Legal Counsel Division determine from John Elliff and others of the Senate Select Committee as precisely as posSible the subject matter of the hearing and the general questions that will likely be asked by the members and provide such information for the development of briefing materials. 1 - Mr. Callahan REY GQ - 1/65 PS= 1 - Mr. Adams ¢ aan 1 - Mr. Jenkins ee oe 1 - Each Assistant Director we va tae 1 - Mr. Hotis , —— 1- Mr. Cregar , 1 - Mr. Mintz yg CONTINUED - OVER JAM:mfd c 1876
Memorandum to Mr. Adams Senate Select Committee; Director's Testimony December 9, 1975 RECOMMENDATIONS (CONT'D): 2. That the Senstudy Group in the Intelligence Division coordinate a briefing“for the Director concerning captioned testimony which will include suggestions submitted by all other divisions as appropriate. * 12/8/75 3. That the Director indicate any specific areas he desires to be developed in the briefing on December 8th. py p pis (ee ~ G iv HW 55107 DBocld:329895535 Page 49 Lo
- Mr. J. é... (1 - Mr. J. B. Hotis) 4 IL - Mr. W. R. Wannall 1 - Mr. W. 0. Cregar The Attorngy General December 22, 1975 L7 Director, /FBI lL - Mr. R. D. Hampton u " V | U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ull INTEL: TGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC) heference is made to SSC letter dated December 4, = 1975, containing four requests for delivery of certain FBI matericls. Nae Enclosed for your approval cnd forwarding to the’ Ips SSC is the originel of a memorandum which is responsive té OFS two of these requests. Alco enclosed for your records isa oa | / copy of this memorandum, : Enclosures (2) awe f - 4 ~~ fasi¥ Br bcc 2 [AB Yh 62-116395 . , iz. 22 19; 1 - The De,uty Attorney General JAN 22 1976 , Attention: Michael £. Shaheen, Jr. ques wns SnecicL Counsel for L mS Intelligence Coordination Lo. - ae (' ° RDH:mjg/eks ae (9) ad i SMTION COS NTAINED Assoc. Gir. fhe i pili we ae a? Admin. Comp. Syst. ——. Ext. Affairs —— st Files & Com. RG Gen. Inv. . w Ident. ire CONFIBENTIAL MAYERIAL ATTACHED Lf aboratory . ¥ a ne & Eval. — fi AN oH ‘ Ks Spec. Inv. Y (? ld HA ene ayn Telephone Rm. — , y g 2 iKN " WD Gvag7Goom(_] TELETYPE UNIT (J 107 GPO : 1975 O - 569-920 DoclId: 32969556 Page 50 /
62-116395 4 Assoc. Dir. Dep. AD Adm. — HEREIN iP Dep. AD Inv. Asst. Dir.: Admin. Comp. Syst. — 7 Ext. Affairs —_ \ i. _ we Files & Com Gen. Inv. Ident. ——____ inspection Intell. Laboratory Pee & Evel SANDE nD me TER il atic AM - oc? 2=Mr. J. A. Mintz (1 - Mr. J. B. Hotis) Mr. W. R. Wannall Mr. W. O. Cregar Mr. R. D. Hampton Leecenber AQ, 1975 E jet et i U. S. SEUATS SLELCT COMoITTER To STUDY COVERMLTAL uFLLATTIONS WITH RESiCCY Te TNGELLIGENGE ACTIVITIES (SSC) Teference i: made to $8¢ Letter dated December 4, 1975, containin; four requests for delivery of certain FRE matericl.. This memorandum effects delivery of mrtericris reeponsive to Items 1 and 3, Item? ond 4 will be delivered aS soon as they are available, Item 1 refers to cortain motericl recardin: electronic curveillénces delivered to the SSG on Reccaber 1, 1975, Item 3 refers to matericl concernin: ies, fmna Chenneult, 1 - The Attorney General RDH: mjg/eks gbA_” (8) NOTE: This is a partiel response and when Items 2 and 4 are completed, the SSC will be appropriately advised. A copy of referenced request is attached to the file copy of this memorandum. ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED (RSS ayy ie , rl ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY TO AG Legal Coun. Telephone Rm. — i oy ne \ we Director Sec'y — MAIL ROOM[__] TELETYPE UNIT [__] ihe GPO : 1975 © - 569-920 HW 55107 Docld: 3279895568 Page 51
» * OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL WASHINGTON, D.C. 20530 December 8, 1975 TO: John A. Mintz, Assistant Director Legal Counsel Division Federal Bureau of Investigation \\ a\\oee Michael E. Shaheen, Jr. oution i we kadF § “ng 7g..g1° HW 55107 L Special Counsel for Intelligence Coordination t SUBJECT: Senate Select Committee Request | 4 i} Attached is a Senate Select Committee request seeking delivery of certain Bureau materials. Please prepare an appropriate response. I invite your attention to paragraph numbered 4 which amends an earlier request of the Committee (H1L1iff£ letter of November 25, 1975, Item 6c) which request was the subject of a telephone conversation on December 3, with Mr. Seymor Phillips of the Bureau: cc: Paul Daly ALL FBtINEORY faTON CONTAINED TEER PEIN 1S a ap, DAT aye | Ws ie We 3957 -\RBNA — ERSLOSuag, Docld: 329689558 Page 52
fa {RANK CHURCH, IDAHO, CHAIRMAN JOHN G. TOWER, TEXAS, VICT CHALRMAN PHILIP AWHACT, MICH. HOWARD 1, BAKER, JR QBN, TAL EEA PAONOALE, MINN, OARRY GCLOWATER, WALTER 9, HUOCLESTON, KY. CHARLES MCC. MATHS Rog MDS ROBERT MORGAN, N.C. 2 RIGHARD 5. SCHWEIKER, PA. + WILLIAR G. MILLER, STAE DIrECTCR F. JDERICK A. 0. SCHWARZ, JR., CHIEF COUNSEL CURTIS R. SMOTHERS, MINCRITY COUNSEL, SELECT COMMITTEE TO STUDY GOVERNMENTAL CPERATIONS WITH RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (PURSUANT To S. RES. 21, STH CONGRESS) 4 GARUEART, COG, : “Qlyriked Diales Denate Se | WASHINGTON, D.C. 205160 December 4, 1975 Michael E. Shaheen, Jr., Fsq. Special Counsel for Intelligence - Coordination - - Office of the Deputy Attorney. General . U. S. Department of Justice MATION CONTAINED -Washington, D.C. 20530 Se 8 . < . 00 ee eee Dear Mike: . The Senate Select Committee requests the following materials for delivery. 1. Delivery of all materials pertaining | to the circumstances surrounding the . recommendation for, authorization of, . and duration and termination of the. Pa electronic surveillance referred to in © \ Items 1 and 22 of my letter of November 21, 1975 and in materials delivered-to the Committee on December 1, 1975.— 2. Delivery of a copy of the letter to Mr. Bill Moyers, Special Assistant to the President, dated October 27, 1964, and materials reflecting that this letter was hand delivered by Mr. Cartha DeLoach on October 28, 1964. ‘ yuqgen™ . Delivery of all materials pertaining to the surveillances of Mrs. Anna Chennault in October and November, 1968. The Committee's request in my letter of November 27, 1975,item 6c should be revised to read as follows: "All memoranda and any - aaa other materials which pertain to, bear upon, or indicate any actions taken pursuant to or in connection with the recommendation contained - in this memornadum, including a summary of the x<ecommendations of relevant Bureau personnel pertaining: thereto." _Sincerel HW 55107 | Docld: 32969558 Page 53 een ’ {
HW 55107 Docld: 3279895568 Page 54 5-140 (Rev. 1-21-74) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 7 WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 Addressee: SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE CILTR @ILHM [7] Memo (-] Report dated 12 A275 , 12/4/75 request, items 1 and 3 Title: Return this receipt to the Intelligence Division, FB! ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN JS ALASSIED. up Aye Se “RELOSURE, | - 4 oe t
HW 55107 DBocld:32989556 Page Ka) TE: SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE e CLASSIFY AS APPROPRIATE BEFORE COMPLETING. 2, fh, TO: Intelligence Community Staff FROM: ATTN: Central Index FBI } SUBJECT: Abstract of. Information Provided to Select Committees 1. HOW PROVIDED (check appropriate term. If a document was made available 2. DATE PROVIDED for review but not transmitted, so note.) JX | oocumens | [erierine | [interview | [testimony | [orner | 12/22/75 . IDENTIFICATION (provide descriptive data for documents; interviewee, testifier and subject) give name or identification number of briefer, Memorandum and enclosures . IN RESPONSE TO (list date and item number if in response to formal request, other- wise state verbal request of (name), initiative, subpoena, etc.) « CLASSIFICATION OF INFORMATION (enter U, C, S, TS or Codeword) Cc SSC letter 12/4/75, items 1 and 3 . KEY WORDS (enter the appropriate key words from the list provided separately; if key words not listed are used underline for emphasis) . ” Surveillance, electronic Intelligence collection . SUMMARY (See reverse side before completing this item) Materials pertaining to the circumstances gurrounding the recom- mendation for, authorization of, anddaration and termination of electronic surveillance utilized to determine lead of classified information for the years 1961-63 and 1965. Materials pertaining to surveillance tof Mrs. Anna Chennault in October and Nevember, 1968. ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN {S PNCLASSIFIE, : FMR: fri foo (4) ORIGINAL VIA LIAISON TO CENTRAL COMMUNITY INDEX IN CONNECTION WITH SENSTUDY 75 CLASSIFY AS APPROPRI AT peecn is, GLOSu: pate 2 O Fd 3791 6-75) ee La
INSTRUCTIONS e Type or print clearly in ink. @e Indicate classification of the abstract top and bottom. e Date the abstract and put on any internal control numbers required. e "FROM" entry should clearly identify the organization providing the information. Pe a 2 e If additions (as when a copy of document sent to SSC is later sent to HSC) or changes to a previously submitted form are necessary, submit a copy of the original abstract, with the change indicated. SPECIFIC ITEM NO. 8. SUMMARY - enter brief narrative statement describing substance of information and showing relationship to Intelligence Community Matters if appropriate. Any feedback or evidence of investigatory interests should be noted. Commitments made to supply additional information should be noted. Additionally, certain administrative information may be entered here, e.g., restrictions on review of a document, if document was paraphrased, whether interviewee is current or former employee, etc. If actual document or transcript is provided, that fact should be noted, and no summary is required. Additional pages may be attached if necessary. HW 55107 Docld:32989556 Page 56
SSC 12/4/75 request Item 1 Item 3 which pertains to Anna Chennault also. delivered SSC had access under 8/4/75 request, item now being delivered, no item attached herewith RETAIN ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HERCIY 1S UNCLASSIFIED DA Al \o0 ar SeAALN KP b2- //68 75 - [2316 ENCLOSURE | AW 55107 Docld:32989558 Page 57
549 Jane 27, 1961 af MUM RANT UAL SOR BAL TOLON aA ‘ é , ‘ ay ~ ~~ VE, MR. BALMONP j! é Sl BEG. SULLIVAN i mo MRE. DELOACH | ) 7 . —_— i Lignin se The Attorney Geneyal Calisd to appeared in thie wees's issue o. i 8 forth the contingency planning we have with Serlin and indicated this was set iorth very accurately. He stated it was bad taat anyone would give this information cut aad the President hac called him to see Li it would be possible to lind cut who pul this information out. | T stated this magazine was owned by the Washington Post and wa would get on this right away to see waat we could find out.) 3:48 - fhe Attorney General called again to ask that the Agent who would be handling the above matter get in touch with the office of Sylvestar : at the Pentagon. He commented that the imormation was probably taser ¥ ivom @ memorandum written last week by the Joint Chiets of Sfafli. oe ; aiso stated that pe alt that tais matier should be taken bsiore the Grand Jury as this wae something that went to the heart of our whole defense \ policy. The Attorney General also indicated that the Agent hancling this X matter should get in touca with Pierre Salinger, / 2D " / f Very txoly vps, l. C by b 2 / / vow ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED 6 MCT -§ y C07 MOTIF et Soa S gre LEH so Jun 201781 John cdgar Hsover 7 Girector ——_ - Tolson + a’ z OD Sm Mohr aay she z oF fo bee -Callahan . woe yt! TIME * Conrad ——_—____., waka ” 3 G 74 1 awe Lf2 Efe / DeLoach ( ) DATE “Tr Evans —_—__-—__-_ teas fosst Malone — — . BY ? Rosen ——————. This document is ‘ Sullivan » Ls g prepared im response to your requ : A . Tavelys £5 —t | ‘| 3 (} 126 | nation outsi"> your Committee. Its use is limited ‘o official on gett {issemt. Froth SAS) . your Comin: “e and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized pers vu ele. Room ne ; SON Ingle without the_express approval of the FBI . Aandy _. MAIL ROOML__] TELETYPE UNIT ; 4 55107 Docld:32999556 Page 53
OSTIONAL EORM NO. 10 _ UNITED STATES GOVER" 6. | x Memorandum » , f TO : MR. W. ©. SULLIVAN DATE: June 28, 1961 Tele. Room FROM: MR. D. E. MOORE w'/ ec Mr. Belmont Gandy ; & Mr. Mohr- IP A el . My. DeLoach Pea (sUsyecr: UNKNOWN SUBJECT Mr. Sullivan oy LEAK OF CLASSIFIED.INFGRMATION Mr. D. E. Moore i G APPEARING IN 7-3-61 “NEWS WEEK" Mr. Donahoe MAGAZINE ARTICLE~CAPTIONED "Mr. Wacks (2) "PENTAGON PLAN" “0 ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED ESPIONAGE ~ X HEREIN NSLASSIF fate? DAT ; In accordance with the telephonic arrangements made by Mr. Belmont ,Liaison Agent Bernard Wells, Supervisor William Atkinson of the Washington Field Office, and I interviewed Mr, Arthur/Sylvester, Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) at the pentagon on the evening of 6-27-61 concerning captioned matter. Mr..Sylvester advised that the Department of Defense had first learned of the leak when Fred Hoffman of the Associated Press called to inquire concern- ing the article. Subsequently, Pierre Salinger called, said the President was deeply disturbed and asked that this be looked into, Mr. Sylvester was unable to furnish any information to pin- point the leak, but stated from an analysis prepared by the Joint t Chiefs of Staff (JCS) it appeared that at least portions of the News F Week article had been obtained from JCS documents dated 6-21 and 6-26, | Mx. Sylvester advised that he understood there was also a document Sf dated 6-24 which might be involved. He said he was not familiar with ’- the documents and that details concerning their contents and distri-<_; bution should be obtained from JCS. ae Mr. Sylvester advised he did not know who obtained the in- formation utilized in News Week or who wrote the story for News Week [ but stated that Mr. Lioyd H. }|Norman, 5420 Slist Street, N. W., f Washington, D. C., (telephone EM 3-6268) is the only News Week re- [ porter covering the Pentagon’ and Mr. Sylvester assumes that Norman F obtained the information, or at least part of the information, and at least assisted in preparing the story, He said there is always a | possibility that News Week reporters covering the White House and the | Department of State might have obtained bits of information and by } piecing their information together with information obtained by Norman : could have come up with this story. He said he had no factual infor- mation as to who leaked the information or that Norman was actually / the person who obtained the information. 2. ~ fof DEM: td (9 ae © sommrernnens toss : oF (9) Sein PY REC- 18 meant seas. ‘i fee. | ° This document is prepared im response ko Pod ehuest and is tot for dissemi- | ' ~~ mation outsize vour Committee. Its use is limited to official proceGixigs by LO. be! Lda “our Commi''-e and the content may-not de diselesed to undwiiaRiaed person TL aE if Lone i without the express approval of the FBI . - ‘Ky tt an five ‘ 7 te wa { . « | { > ‘3s 4 ‘ wi stioY “bacta:32989558 Page 59
Tie MR. MOORE - MR. SULLIVAN LEAK OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION 7-3-61 "NEWS WEEK" a“ a Subsequent to our discussion with Mr. Sylvester, General _ .u. L. Wuemnitzer, Chairman JCS, was interviewed on the evening of “/, 6-27 and again on the morning of 6-28. General Lemnitzer was unwilling | to definitely conclude that the News Week article came from recent JCS papers and stated that similar planning has occurred in previous crises, including the Berlin crisis in November, 1958, when the Soviets threatened our position in Berlin. He said, however, that there were certain points in the News Week article which appeared closely re- lated to recent JCS documents and he would want to give further study to the article and documents before making any conclusion, rf General Lemnitzer on the morning of 6-28 made available Lt. General E. G. Wheeler, Director of the Joint Staff, and Rear Admiral F. J. Blouin, Secretary, JCS. Both General Wheeler and Admiral Blouin indicated the belief that the News Week article had to have | boon obtained at least in part from recent JCS documents and both disclaimed any knowledge as to the possible source of the leak. A subsequent review of various related documents indicates quite probably that the News Week article was obtained from a JCS memorandum dated 6-21-61. A brief history of this memorandum is as follows: On 6-14-61, Mr. Deanm\Acheson, Special Advisor to the Presi-~ dent, met with JCS and indicated that in his view the credibility of the U. S. nuclear deterrent is no longer sufficient for restrain- - ing the Soviets as Premier Khrushchev and some U. S. allieS in Europe doubt the U.S. would be willing to use nuclear weapons in the event of a crisis over Berlin. Accordingly a study was undertaken to de- termine what action should be taken in order to preclude the develop- ment of such a crisis, which study was to include the urgent need to re-establish the credibility of the U.S. nuclear deterrent. On 6-21 JCS met and recommended certain’ immediate political decisions be made in order that actions could be initiated to con- vince the Soviets of the U.S. determination to maintain its own ' yights and those of its allies. JCS recommended in view of the urgency of the current Situation and in order to preclude the de- velopment of a Berlin crisis that after the necessary political de- cisions have been made, certain preparatory military measures be - 2 - WW 55107 Docld:32989558 Page 60... ,. BRO REL AN WELD ah AA AARP LOCI ALCO CCEA CICLO TD NO LAT LT AE ITNT ITY POL EU UEP TINE EOL RH MY ONER IAN FFU MIE OP LN ” ESTE AMTNS YUORMTERD LUIS REP SEPA SOLE SY EP POPPI OLR EM BUETAD SUM OFA VY B Hee Mea ef ee Fares ak =
HW 55107 Docld:32989558 Page 61 : as : ° —_ o e . . - © MR. MOORE - MR. SULLIVAN LEAK OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION 7~3-61 "NEWS WEEK" implemented. JCS recommended to the Secretary of Defense by memo- randum of 6-21 that the Secretary of Defense and JCS discuss this with the President at the earliest opportunity. Attached to the JCS memorandum to the Secretary of Defense on 6-21 were two ap- pendices - a (on political matters) and b (on military requirements). This memorandum of 6-21 with the two appendices contains all of the information needed for someone to write the News Week article al- though certain wording is obviously changed and certain information, such as the number of U. S. dependents and the number of U.S. troops to be used as reinforcements have apparently been obtained elsewhere, From an analysis of the article and an analysis of the 6-21 memo- randum, it appears to us that someone had access to the information and thereafter wrote the News Week article. nd In this connection (and this was noted by General Lemnitzer) there is additional startling information in the 6-21 JCS paper which does not appear in the News Week article and this might -indicate that | whoever furnished the information to the News Week representative deliberately furnished only certain information. An example of startling information not included in News Week is the fact that the 6-21 paper recommended that the U.S. resume U-2 reconnaissance flights over the Sino-Soviet bloc, . INTERVIEWS CURRENTLY BEING CONDUCTED We have completed or are completing early this afternoon inter- views with JCS representatives familiar with the documents prepared and the dissemination of these documents. We will also have completed the review of the documents to determine those possibly involved in 4 this leak. We will also have determined today the identities of recipients of the documents and be prepared to start with detailed 4 interviews of those receiving the pertinent document of 6-21 to de- i termine who had access to it and whether the recipients have disclosed the information to anyone or have any possible information as to the News Week story. In this connection it is known that the document : was furnished to such prominent people as the Secretary of Defense, | Dean Acheson, Special Advisor to the President, Admiral Arleigh‘Qgurke, and the very top military men. We plan on interviewing all of the people who received this document, but will not interview anyone at. the White House or Mr, Dean Acheson until this 1s Specifically ca "érred to the Director for his approval. tenmanrenere sete area nserener tattle erent ANCE A ‘ S
. * . * ’ — N eo . @ MR. MOORE ~- MR. SULLIVAN General Lemnitzer and all concerned have stressed the ex- tremely confidential nature of the JCS papers which are classified “Top Secret", General Lemnitzer has beencompletely cooperative, but has indicated he does not deSire to furnish any documents to be taken from JCS. In this connection I believe it is necessary for us to have copies of the actual JCS memorandum dated 6-21 for us to properly conduct this. inveStigation and prepare a report and, there- fore, I have officially requested three copies of this "Top Secret" ‘ document. ACTION: For information. This is being given top priority and you will be kept advised of developments. / Arrangements are being made to interview Lloyd Norman of News Week at his home tonight. The Director will be advised of the results of this interview together with any contacts Norman may make right after the interview. / ADDENDUM: i/Belmont 6/28/61 Me ger ~4- HW 55107 DoclId:32989558 Page 620 ~ a ee oe
- \ , ‘ Belmont UNITED STATES GOVERN N7 T ; Mohr _ ate *, Celie - . ‘ny : Consad fl Memorandum — ee rr a gd" HW 55107 Docld:32969556 Page 63 i . Tele. Room fFROM S. B. Donahoe};"” Cn 3 ‘|. . eA - We stety Aust \| soso UNKNOWN SUBJECT: | TEAK OF CLASSURIED tee fony = fs Lae af _ . JFWspaf, 3? eis ersten welt te (6) \ ! Ly re _ - yr REC- B ™ — 2 65-66E4/ gy JUL 8 198) } 1 - Belmont Neewfir 1 - Sullivan ne, a Gre 1 -D. &. Moore .. me f;, a our request ands natjfor disaégst- I = Bonahow "° iis dietert is aropered i romana to pou entet aN Fey 1 = Uacks cf eur Comm 2 ad the content may not be disclosed to unauthhyjedd person wey wf { POY i ote I “ a Speemecote Ty nd out.the express approval of the FBI. ¥ a ad AD ae wpe Lh ‘, . “a fl OPTIONAL, FORM NO. 10 Tolson Malone Tavel ee Tretter areca 7 . . Rosen —fe TO : We C, Sullivan pate: 6/29/61 | Sultivan a CTMECRUATION- APFEARING-IN 7/3/61 . PEREGO PIA — ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED / ESPIONAGE - X . HEREIN 18 JNGLASSIFI to ; , patel BY _. The document prepared by The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) dated 6/21/61 contains proposals to be discussed with the President | which, if adopted, would result in the United States assuming a general war posture, For use in our investigation in this case, we obtained three copies of the 6/21/61 memorandum prepared by JCS for the Secretary of Defense, We believe this is the document from which the classified data appearing in "Newsweek" was obtained, JCS requested that these copies of the document be returned when the purpose for which it was requested has been served, The "Newsweek" article contained information included in this document relating to proposals to evacuate U, 3. dependents from West Germany and France; to . reinforce the American troops in West Germany; to declare a limited emergency in the U. S.3 to commandeer commercial airlines to transport U. 5. troops to Germany; to indicate U. 5, intent to employ nuclear weapons; and to deploy other European forces into combat-ready positions, A perusal of the document as a whole indicates wide-sweeping proposals which : could, if put into effect, embroil the U. S. in a world-wide war, - | probably nuclear in nature. If the full contents of this document --“ were made public, it probably would cause a great deal of conster- nation not only in the U, S, but throughout the world. Ieee TYPE RTE RTE Pty BAM GO HORE TTIT RPT wen sts, . The document is keyed to the Berlin issue but recognizes that the Berlin problem cannot be treated separately but must be joined to the full German problem, Europe as a whole, the North Atlantic Alliance, "as well as the United States system arrangements worldwide." Behind.these proposais is the view thatthe poss feeb tn NOOR EAL SEETANOLVELOBANEALPLOSRLCLON TIS OCCA REA ETN LCRA ILC Oe SY a
Memorandum to Mr, Sullivan Re: UNENGIIN SUBJECT: -LEAK OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION APPEARING IN 7/3/61 ONS Siok" MAGAZINS ARTICLE, CAPTIONED "PENTAGON - PLAN! deterrent and that Premier Khrushchev will force a crisis on Berlin requiring important political decisions during 1961, The document recommends that, to convince the Soviets of U, 5. determination to maintain its own rights and those of its allies, political and military decisions must be made. Some of the political decisions included in the document,in addition to those which appeared in ‘Newsweek, " i: longer can be restrained by belief in the U. S. nuclear [coca should be considered include: | I: 2) Seek Allied cooperation but inform them that the U. 5S, on~military and military measures fail to retain Allied access 1) Take the decision now to wage general war if other [2 to Berlin. is prepared to take unilateral military action of the highest intensity if necessary. If 3) Resume U~2 reconaissance over the Sino-Soviet bloc. if 4) Prepare for and resume nuclear testing. 5) Take offensive action in Laos, South Vietnam and Cuba {to the extent of taking direct militar action to overthrow Castro if punitive measures are not sufficient). None. For your information. This is Secre \ 55107 Docld: 32969556 Page 64 . ’ “% out ; , ‘ a ms
FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56) va , , .  Tolson _ y % . . YY » Bamont. ~ _ { . » Mohy e any . ". Critahan FBI . Consad, . . ‘ 6. DeLoach. “ ~ Evans Date: 6/29/61  Maloge as Ras es . - Transmit the following in Me. Saiivis (Type in plain text or code) © Vie __ AIRTEL (Priority or Method of Mailing) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI | hy) “FROM: SAC, WFO (65-8324) UNSUB; Leak of Classified | / Information. A pearing..in July 35.49.61 yb Newsweek! ATION CONTAINED , : P | yl Wacazine Article Captioned | ALL INFORS "Pentagon | Plan" , HERG. as Jo es. oh) ree 03 dd ML ‘ ESPIONAGE - X ; (00: WFO) piece 2404 CF) f Enclosed are five copies of a letterhead memorandum A dated and captioned as above, containing information from i| (Gur 1298-s*) The enclosed memorandum is classified “Confidential” due to the sensitive nature of the subject matter, the disclosure of which could be detrimental to the best ¥ interests of the United States. / : roe N y /3% Bureau (Enc. 574 AY [. WFO fil j t i WJLirps . (4) — . OO mf Ff at anna oes Pan LL ULL ~ bye AIRTEL" gi? : 3 ¥7 JUL & 1961 f ument ts prepared in response to your request and is not j assemt- mation, outer een Committee. Its use is limited to official prod e). ie imes by your Commi. "re and the content may not de disclosed to undutlovized person- . nel _avithout the exnress approval of the FBI . AW Approveds.  — Sent 0 MOP rr _ ; . a ore Agent in Charge j by dUL 2 U foe HW 55107 Poeta 32989558 Page 65 : . ;
_ | r e e 7 GOR UND STATES DEPARTMENT OF jyUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ‘In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON 25, D. C, File No. June 29, 1961 UNKNOWN SUBJECT; LEAK OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION APPEARING IN JULY 3, 1961, "NEWSWEEK" MAGAZINE ARTICLE CAPTIONED "PENTAGON PLAN® ' " On June. 29, 1961, a confidential informant, who has furnished,feliable information in the past, learned that Dorothy’ Norman, RE GB tioya yeoman, Correspondent for "Newsweek" magazine, with residence at 5420 3ist Street, N. W., Washington, D. C., had advised an unidentified woman that at about 6:30 p.m. that evening Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Agents were at her home to talk to her husband about an article that Lloyd tforman had written and were trying to discover his source of the information. On this same date, this informant also learned from Mrs. Norman that the FBI Agents were at her residence concerning Lloyd Normants story on Berlin. Mrs. Norman did not know what was going to happen, but she hoped they would not start an investigation and the Normans would not have to postpone their trip. AK LARR This informant-also-ld&&rhned on June 29, 1961, ,that Lloyd Nérman was in contact with Larry (possibly '\ jy Laurence HyBurd, Washington Correspondent, Chicago Tribune * Press Service) of the "Chicago Tribune." According to the informant, Norman advised Larry that he had just had a visit from the FBI. The informant stated that this did not ‘ gurprise Larry. ; The informant stated that Larry advised Norman that "we" got a call back and the “Sun Times" has written a story on this "thing.": According to Larry, the magazine "Newsweek" was not mentioned by name, but was referred to as a national publication. OEE! Oe NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION nauthorize isclosure Luoma G ¢)3 LD 0) fC Subject to Criminal Sanctiong po SL ED oe geese sorte “ | | Hi 55107 Docld: 32939553 Page 66 *—_ ‘ _ a pn ta i (aad atin sate, ne Scand arrose one MDA Oe
"> ; 4 e . ® (; ‘ r UNKNOWN SUBJECT; LEAK OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION APPEARING IN JULY 3, 1961, "NEWSWEEK" MAGAZINE ARTICLE CAPTIONED “PENTAGON PLAN" According to the informant, Larry advised Norman that apparently Norman's story has "them" upset. Norman did not know what they were worried about, but guessed that they were upset about it and added that unfortunately he had nothing he could say. The informant stated that Norman continued that they (FBI) are trying to find out where he got the story, and he was trying to explain that no one gave it to him on a platter, by which he meant it did not come from ‘one source. Norman continued that they are going to have to get educated in the techniques of the newspaper business, whereby you develop surmises and deductions, pick up a few ideas, put it together, and then you say that this is what these people must be working on. The informant also learned that Norman was to see the Agents again during the morning of June 30, 1961, and that he is trying to take a trip this week, leaving Saturday, July Il, 1961, in the early morning. wae . he informant stated that Larry advigséd Norman -that To’ Ross (phonetic) (possibly Thomas B.,Ross, Washington “"~Correspondent, Chicago "Sun Times") talks about the White House being ready to press criminal prosecution. The informant stated that it was Norman's opinion that Salinger (possibly Pierre Salinger, Presidential Press Secretary) knows about that, and he (Salinger) said that there is an investigation under way, but did not say much else. Na The informant learned that it is Normants belief that they are wasting their time and that to his knowledge _it was not a secret at the time, and people were writing about the Berlin crisis. Norman just happened to put the right things together, unfortunately. The informant further Yparned on June 29, 1961, that Norman h contacted a ae diee in an attempt to locate Ben ossibly Benjamin Bradlee, Chief, Washington ~2- HW 55107 Docld:32969558 Page 67
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; LEAK OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION APPEARING IN JULY 3, 1961, "NEWSWEEK" MAGAZINE ARTICLE CAPTIONED "PENTAGON PLAN® Bureau, "Newsweek" magazine). In the absence of Ben, Norman advised Mrs. Bradlee that Ben should be told that the FBI has made their visit to Norman, and they are going to be talking to him tomorrow. The informant stated that Mrs. Bradlee asked if “he is going to carry out this idle threat. . . It was Norman's opinion that "they" are crazy, and he stated he has lost his faith in the New Frontier. The informant learned from Mrs. Bradlee that the" is terribly upset about it. Norman advised her that “he™ should be told that Norman discussed the normal routine of working the story through the office and that there is nothing he has to or wants to conceal except the identity of the sources. Norman does not believe tthey' have any reason to believe any secret material was given away. The informant stated that Norman planned to talk to Ben during the morning of June 30, 1961, and has an appointment to see "them" (FBI) at 9 otclock in the morning to continue their conversation. The informant stated that Norman advised Mrs. Bradlee that he would be home for about ten minutes, .as he was just changing clothes, and inquired as to the advisability of attempting to contact Ben.at the office. The informant stated that Mrs. Bradlee suggested that he try this. rare BN py tyt wdvi WR. Darien ete wey . me, HW 55107 DBocld:32989556 Page 63
° UNKNOWN SUBJEGL; LEAR OF CLASSIFIED & ‘ Peas INFORMATION s«PPEARING IN JULY 3, 1961, "NEWSWEEK! MAGAZINE ARTICLE CAPTIONED UPENTAGON PLAN? Subsequently, on June 29, 1961, the informant stated he learned Ben Bradlee discussed with Lloyd Norman the interview Norman had with FBI Agents earlier on June 29, 1961. Bradlee asked Norman what did you do, get "us" in trouble. Norman ‘laughed and commented that the FBI would probably be questioning Bradlee also, as they had his name and they obviously knew a great deal. Norman said he told the FBL Agents Bradlee knew Bob Kennedy and President Kennedy; that whatever information he had was already available to them and "we™ knew a good deal about this case already. ‘ } Informant said that in the discussion which ensued, Norman told Bradlee what the FBI had asked him. Norman said he had been asked how Norman knew that the Joint Chiefs of Staff were doing this and that. Norman stated he tried to explain the business of journalism; how reporters anticipate and assume or conclude by adding two and two together what action might be taken. Norman said he told the FBI he did not know what the Joint Chiefs of Staff were doing, since he did not sit in on their.meetings. He Said he made it clear to the FBI Agents "we" did not need an official confirmation to assume that the Joint Chiefs of Staff were doing certain things. informant advised Norman told Bradlee the FBI Agents asked him if anyone had confirmed the information in his article. Norman said he told them no, however, "Newsweek" felt it was an accurate story. Norman said he also told the FBI he understood no such "reports" (not further identified) were in existence when Norman wrote the article, which fact Norman’ just discovered on June 20, 1961. According to the informant, Norman told Bradlee he agreed with the FBI that if there was a leak of information ‘ harmful to national security, erforts should be made to plug. the leak. Norman said he told the FBI he did not feel the information in his article was classified information, even at this time. Further, he felt that this article was beneficial to the nationel security and believed there wes no reason why it should not be discussed. Norman indicated to the. FBI he was not a judge of security, but had a pretty good idea what was security informetion, since he had been in the reporting business for a long time. . . hi catéct HW 55107 Docld:32989558 Page 69
‘WH 455107 UNKNOWN SUBJECT; LEAK OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION APPEARING IN JULY 3, 1961, "NEWSWEEK" MAGAZINE ARTICLE CAPTIONED "PENTAGON PLAN" Informant said Norman told Bradlee he advised the FBI Agents he would not cooperate with the FBI by naming or giving a list of the individuals he contacted at the Pentagon; that it was an unwritten rule about revealing sources; that it would be unfair to the persons involved and that he did not feel anyone was guilty of a violation in this matter. Norman said he did want to cooperate to any normal extent, but did not want to devote a lot of time to it. According to the informant, Norman told Bradlee the FBI Agents had advised him he had a right to counsel and so forth, and that anything he said could be held against him. He said he had been interviewed for about one hour. This informant advised Norman told Bradlee he had an appointment with the FBI Agents at the District Headquarters of the FBI at 9 a.m., June 30, 1961, and intended to keep this appointment. Informant said Bradlee and Norman discussed the advisability of an attorney accompanying Norman to the interview on June 30, 1961, but Norman decided against it. Bradlee told Norman he should talk an absolute minimum and confine the conversation to the esoterics of the journalistic profession. Norman indicated to Bradlee he would spend a little time with the FBI on June 30, 1961, but did not want to waste time since he had other things to do. According to the informant, Bradlee told Norman he felt Norman had talked enough already. Bradlee also commented "they probably have you bugged" and want Norman to sign a statement or something like that. Bradiee commented later in this discussion he thought Norman could assume his telephone was "tapped." Norman stated he hoped it was, as he had nothing to conceal. Informant advised Norman stated he felt badly about this situation because it involved a lot of innocent people and wasted time. Bradlee asked Norman if he had not been. P51 - 5 - - Wiis i vs a ay DoclId: 32989558 Page 70 mien ee rack nese dea -
HW >. 55107 Docid: 32969556 Page Tl. : ; el . é UNKNOWN SUBJECT; LEAK OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION APPEARING IN JULY 3, 1961, "NEWSWEEK" MAGAZINE ARTICLE CAPTIONED "PENTAGON PLAN" in this kind of a situation before. Norman said he had, but nothing quite so serious that the President of the United States. cared about it. Norman said he did not like the President's personal interest and Bradlee indicated he did not think his interest was personal, According to the informant, Norman told Bradlee the (Chicago) "Sun Times" was "running a wire with it." Bradlee said the "Boston Herald,” the "Washington Post™ and a lot of people were doing the same thing. According to informant, Norman said he told the FBI Agents he had foreknowledge that an investigation was coming in relation to this article. sas BLES Re ieee fhe RLS x aa tide eats ee race eR Lot Su. wf tine ae oe bh, r 1 vA Wan op 4 ee Se eiaen|
_————— > «JUL 13 1961 AW 55107 Docld: 32969558 Page T? : 4 ae nee _ OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 n Tolson ee Belmont UNITED STATES coven” @ Mohs — Conrad i, Memoranduin oy —— 4 gt 4 ¥ ; a ta* Rosen arr > Mr. if. Ce * suttiven pate: July 3, 1961 iy 6.6 [gene : - ¥ rotter JUN £ pron Room FROM : dir. S. B. Penance inarem } SUBJECT: UNENOWN SUBJECT 5 Leak of Ciassified Information hh py a Appearing..in- July 3,-.1961C "Newsweek" Magazine “Article Captioned Pentagon Plan" —~ESPLONAGE RO em iit On 6-26-61 a technical surveillance was instituted at the residence address of Lloydorman, correspondent for "Newsweek," who wrote the captttned article. On 7-1-61 Norman left Washington, . D.C,, for the west coast on a month's vacation. WFO has advised that the only person at Norman * s residence is his son. ACTION: WFO will discontinue the technical surveillance on Norman's residence at the close of business 7-3-61. 65-6681 rH: ys tag xe by Ye AIS Belmont Sullivan JD. Donohue Donahoe er Ny Wacks REC- 12 meme re ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED Dae i lb LASSI a SPAM? é 6S. C6 Bl WS ely \ This document is prepared in resp Oe | your request and is not for dissemi- nation outside your Commitige, ity use ts limited to official proceedings by { your Commi't-e and the content qa dot be disclosed to unauthorized Pervsoite nel without the express cae ote FBI. % nS |
wm” “ a® 5 HW 55107 ROUTE IN ENVELOPE eo Me. DeLoach Mr. Wick Mr. Gale Mr. Sullivan He. W. C. Sullivan 12%1 5866 fod Bat fat fae $eeos t Mr. Cotter 1 R. BD. Cotter 1 Me. Wacks FORMER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ALL INFO?" TON CONTAINED Cound? SY Be EVANS! _REPERENCE TO Pate > MEMORANOURN DATED JULY 6, 1961 DATEL-Az_3/B -4Y BY 403 bb [Ksk MICROPHONE AND TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCES (FA Fic) Memorandum 12-12-66, Mr. Gale to Mr. DeLoach (attached), referred to Bureau's investigatien in captioned case and fact that a telephone tap was installed by Bureau on Washington residence of Lioyd H. Norman, a reporter for "Newsweek" magazine. The Director requested more details pertaining to this matter. USE OF WIRETAP Norman wrote an article in the 7-3=G1 issue of "Newsweek" which disclosed "Top Secret" information and our file in that case contains a memorandum from A. H. Belmont to the Director, of 6«~28-61, in which Mr. Belmont pointed out that a technical surveillance had been placed on Norman's residence as of 10:45 P.M., G-27-61. The Director, on 6-28-61, advised the then Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy that we had put a wiretap on Norman's telephone without consulting the Attorney General, Kennedy advised that he thought it best to keep the wiretap on Norman, and when the Director told him we intended to interview Norman, Kennedy thavght we might say something to him to make him institute a call. By letter, 6-29-61, to Kennedy, we confirmed the installation of the wiretap on Worman's residence, The original of this letter, which bears Kennedy's signature approving the wiretap, dated 6~30-61, is @ part of our files. This technical surveillance was discontinued at G:00 P.M. on 73-61, We did not obtain information from this wiretap which assisted us in determining the identity of the person responsible for leaking the classified information to Norman. We did, however, learn of Norman's knowledge of and unconcerned attitude toward FBI investigation of the leak and this information was included in a memorandum to the Attorney General without, of course, divulging the fact we obtained it from our wiretapping, fl + G5~G681L1 ean a aaete aime ds ‘prapansd 4 re response to 2 orbit request ot as not for dissemi- oN rds : Vbiion outside vour Committee. It fo @tfisial procecdings by (5) : your Comini''-e and the content nay scarert 28C fosed et unautieor ized persoi- ur nel without the-expréss apyroval “of the FBI. Docld:32969558 Page 73 |. . . 1 & epee mer rettiy «eM battA  SlDty ow PE CTUARUTRA TEN Dap ne mA renin dt a dame ARTE Te rT eee aha freee Pring ake, a art utaDNetits Ame Rete t SERN Tet BY ee pe Le oe Aggie Comuerenterin are oD Heer aapmar I
HW 55107 Memorandum to Mr. W. C, Sullivan RE: FORMER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR COURTNEY A, EVANS REFERENCE TO "TE 'NEWSWEEK' CASE" IN HIS MEMORANDUM DATED JULY 6, 1961 MICROPHONE AND TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCES RESUME OF INVESTIGATION On 627-61, the then Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy called the Director to advise that there had appeared in the 7-34-62 issue of "Newsweek" an article pertaining to our military plans in Germany. Kennedy stated the President had called him-to see if it would be possible to find out who was responsible for this leak. Investigation showed that the "Newsweek" article contained information from a "Top Secret" document prepared by the Joint Chiefs of Staff dated 6-21-61, which contained proposals to be discussed with the President, which, if adopted, would result in the United States assuming &® general war posture. The disclosure of this information undoubtedly would cause a great deal of consternation not only in the United States but throughout the world. We completed our investigation on 7-5~61 and furnished the Attorney General on 7-6-6] a 36l-page memorandum incorporating results of 253 interviews, including individuals at Joint Chiefs of Starf, and the Departments of the Army, Navy, Aix Force, and Defense, as well as Lioyd H. Norman, the "Newsweek" reporter who wrote the article. . Norman claimed he based his article on speculation and conjecture and he refused to name his contacts. The majority of those interviewed thought a competent, well-informed reporter familiar with military affairs could have written the article without having reviewed or received classified data. Our investigation did not pinpoint the source of the leak and, 23 in the usual leak case involving a reporter, we found that Norman had almost unlimited contacts in government. ‘ACTION: For the Director's information. Docld:32989558 Page 74” 3 nna SPIRAEA ADI aaa Soneere rt aberwnitete.. thats eo - SAW fa TARAS et NY HORMAY WG Lae fee Dias nae eninanrme panna trey) eye at PARROT wah hk . ae Oo ee ia i
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 * uv NITED STATES coven @enr , © M emorandum. 2 “ Ngo TO: ‘Mr. Parson¢ ees pate: April 15, 1961 W.C. Sullivan é Tele. Room ‘FROM ; C, A, Evans [pe JUNE Ingram, Gandy ALL INFORMATION contawNeD ~7{f ots my SUBJECT: DOMINICAN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES HEREIN emer IN THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL SECURITY - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC WS deter In talking with the Attorney General on April 15, 1961,1  _ mentioned to him the extensive investigation which had been conducted . by the Bureau in line with the Attorney General's request in connection with Dominican Lobbying Activities, particularly with relation to the intensified coverage during the time preceding the passage of thé-sugar _quota | law. . The Attorney General stated that he had had this subject in mind and had intended to mention it earlier in the week. It was his feeling that the investigation conducted by the Bureau had been most worthwhile and had been of particular value to the State Department in j connection with State Department discussions with Dominican representatives. The Attorney General stated that now the law was passed he did not feel there was justification for continuing this extensive investigation. The Attorney General said he knew the technical coverage which had been instituted was time-cozzsuming and expensive. It was pointed out to him that we strll have and will continue to have regular coverage of the Dominican consulates in Washington and New York in addition to our _live informant coverage in this field. The Attorney General said he thought this would be most satisfactory; that we could discontinue the additional intensive activities. He was informed that we would, of course, advise him of any pertinent information developed through our ‘ regular coverage. CAE:bjp foes —_ oon Bei emvakiors Wray yt * 28 APR 25 196) — a (7) : CASE ta eit, rhea. rt xR ove the ~y ‘ cmeeemesce - . os on - : Eeteriing OT get 7) Y 7§~ & é . os ns See yer LO fad 76 £ ct t af This dotinent is prepared in response to your request and is not for Cissemé- fi we 1 J “s / nation outsit> your Committee. Its use is limited to official nrocecdings by | "hfe ts your Commi''se and the content may not be disclosed to unautiorized persoiz- | pit seeds swithout the express approval of the FBI aa sod att ag.t6 9555 Page 75
1 ~ Mr. DeLoach Casper Memorandum 1 ~ lr. Delo 1 Stes Felt —~ 70" W. C, Sullivan JUNE pate: December 22, 1966 Foss y= — 4 ~ Tevel £ mo 1 ~ Mr. Rosen soe) FROM W. R. Wannall,) 1 - Mr, Sullivan zete, icon ae RS / . 1 ~ Mr. Wick Gondy Le 1 ~ Mr. Wannall oN SUBJECT: DOMINICAN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES 1 ~ Mr. Leavitt \ | Seen eral 6 a | OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10 MAT 3962 EDITION GSA GEN. REG, NO. 27 IN THE UNITED STATES opitntiont Co INTERNAL SECURITY - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ‘eo =" UNITED STATES CQQERNMENT | Ye. . > % 5010-108 ‘\ Mohr Wick on This memorandum is prepared to briefly set forth details concerning our 1961 Dominican sugar lobbying investigation and was involved. the extent Congressman(Harold D. Cooley (Democrat - North Caroling) é . % dae . } if” This investigation was initiated 2/9/61 at specific’) request of then Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy to develop )) intelligence data which would enable him to provide President ; ‘. Kennedy a picture of what was behind pressures exerted on behaif rae ee * é  .Of Dominicans regarding sugar quota deliberations in Congress. This was in conrection with pending sugar legislation. It is noted the Dominican Republic, under the rule of infamous dictator Generalissimo Trujillo at the time, was in the throes of an economic crisis and Trujillo intensely desired the passage of a sugar bill by U. S. Congress which would contain quotas favorable to the Dominican Republic. On the other hand, the Kennedy Administration desired a bill which would give the Executive Branch necessary flexibility in establishing country quotas, ostensibly for purpose of denying quotas to countries (such as Dominican Republic under Trujillo) whose foreign policy was at. odds with ours. Our intensive investigation (which at peak consisted of twelve telephone surveillances, three microphone surveillances, and physical surveillances on eleven different individuals) produced voluminous data showing extensive activities by Dominican officials and their agents to secure favorable sugar legislation. Coverage revealed Dominicans to have entree to offices of various senators and congressmen (including (Cooley) and Agriculture Department officials. It_was.also determined that they had sources) of information in such key spots as House Committee on Agriculture, of which/{Cooley was Chairman Investigation developed plans, strategy, and contémplated contacts of Dominicans in influencing sugar legislation. oe y; . The sugar bill ultimately passed by Senate on 3/29/61 was substantially as requested by the Administration and contrary 105~95904 GCM/THL ams... | JB) 4 gad ” HW 55107 Docld:32989558 Page 76 | . fF $5107) Docld: 32989558 Page, 76 a eer BON me nm. This document is PreROOMT ENUTEN 05° cova weghtest and tssinot for Gissemt- nation outside vour Committee, Its use,is limited to official pirocaecL es” by your Committ-e and the content may not be disalosed to unautidriggd person nel without the express apyyoval of thea BI . on AN Nvn ee? ben on™? @. ap tee tle eRe ROME Saat MI sat AARP ORS NEEM RT EE STEREO PSUR IA POTTUAE TE HAP TYP RMT BO ALOR RATAN MP TIER ITIP PSY NO TP =
. < ” ' ST " "I ae ” Hee, © oo . . . . . Ad Memorandum for Mr. Sullivan A £ve Re: DOMINICAN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IN THE UNITED STATES r be to Trujillo's desire. Undoubtedly, data from our coverage contributed heavily to the Admindstration's success in this regard. On 4/15/61 the Attorney General ‘advised that our investigation had been most worthwhile and since the law had been passed he no longer felt our continuing extensive investigation was further ‘justified. 7 Tater totem mnt rab ae tren enica tee wena ae He felt that our regular telephone coverage of the Dominican Consulates in Washington, D. C., and New York City, coupled with our live informant coverage, would suffice. Cooley, as Chairman)of the House Committee on Agriculture where the sugar bill originated, was the key, target of Dominican lobbyists. He was the controlling voice in matters concerning sugar ‘and has been described by the press as the real power in matters involving sugar legislation. During the critical period, we ascertained that Dominican officials or lobbyists were practically in daily _contact with Cooley, his secretary Christine Gallagher ,} or_ other personnel on ‘the staff of(Cooley’ s)committee. One of these contacts was of special note. Our coverage of a clandestine meeting at the Hotel Madison, New York City, on 2/17/61 between Cooley and officials of the Dominican Government disclosed he advised these officials he had not been able to | accomplish | anything ‘yegarding the sugar, problem despite a great deal of work. He informed them that he needed sound arguments from them to bolster his position. During our over-all investigation conflicting allegations in nature of hearsay reports were received concerning alleged "payoffs" from Dominicans to(Cooley. However, we developed no factual .evidence which would indicate (Cooley )was the actual recipient of Dominican monetary payoffs. For example’, on 2/14/61 a source reported that Marco de Pena, Dominican Consul General, Washington, B. C., made statements indicating Cooley was then receiving money from the Dominican Republic. Earlier, in January, 1961, the same source reported De Pena had indicated Cooley) was not to receive payments with the "others" but should merely receive a gift. ye am emer aes wees ote Osean . “Le “ on, ie aby wey ae gedaan fon anne Aector dehetsbetRanetoaclain Demarbiecenn WEIS! —_ sensor . 245 wpa eee a De antennae nests oH On 2/13/61 we learned that Mrs. Asuncion Eckert, Administrator, Dominican Sugar Office, Washington, D. C., had reportedly received a letter from Cooley) thanking her for "the | liquor." On 1/31/61 a source reported Eckert told De Pena that Cooley had asked her to express his thanks for the gifts which had een given to him and commented he could not express his appreciation \an a letter for reasons clearly understandable, avs CONTINUED - OVER ~ Yo Fa - : . . ~~ ~ 55107 Docld:32989558 Page a s5107 Docld: 32:
Memorandun for Mr. Sullivan Re: DOMINICAN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IN THE UNITED STATES s AMT EN eek ' An article in the 4/13/61 issue of "The Reporter” magazine reported that in an interview with the writers of the articleCCooley denied ever having received anything from the Dominicans and said he had never been to that country. Our coverage of Oscar Guaroa Ginebra, another key Dominican official, revealed that Ginebra 4 in commenting upon this statement said that Cooley) had been in the : Dominican Republic in the past. PES VORA eyE THAR 7 As a matter of additional interest ,(Cooley)was defeated in the November, 1966, Congressional elections, ~~ ACTION: _For information. : : wes k HW 55107 Docld:32989556 Page 73
» OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10 \ rc Ns , UMirep states cove’ Qenr Memorandum | si J UNE DeLoach Evans an ve) : MR. TOLSON DATE: 10/26/62 Gale _ 4 ° , ~ ss ae " sy r FROM: A. H. Belmont ce Mr. Belmont aco ole Room / i Mr. Sullivan Gendy ow SUBJECT: Mr. Evans A. ‘ JACK LEVINE @ a - tl dF Dot EM, » ees EN cA a & I called ASAC Schmit in NY on the afternoon of 10/26 and advised him that, inasmuch ree, as there appears to have been no attempt on the OM ee part of the Soviets or Gus Hall to consummate a . Vga hues meeting with Levine, the Bureau feels that the 3 technical coverage of Levine should be discontinued. I instructed Schmit to discontinue the coverage at once. Schmit advised me that this was discontinued as of 5:50 p.m. ABB: CSH (4) ; v si ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN DATE // 00 oops YY o. a wets “s a ws . This document is prepared in, pr wn ‘nation outside voy Committ response to your request and is not for dissems 2 your Committee not ine rout ee. nis use is limited to official proceedings by oa? . Ey * “se no , ° : 2 .. ; nel without the express approval id Fi ra sisclosed to unauthorized person- a’ = ie REC- 2 C e Fea . wf // ‘ 5 wo 0 [0 5 FI - 37 Iercreye Qeorrmresr hee sheet a} ; a % re “so ~ NSE 2 PE 1b ig oa we ae “ . ws cp ay — mnemen wv ' ty an i 7 " ~ iatey ey in we . Baer Leis tee NN) 1962 4 ‘ HW 55107 Docld:329689556 Page 79-. oF
rs @ ~ xs os 3 © wn ©. ne ee ae ete ee ome ee ovo ‘tS? yom 473 = re] a - Date: 9/ of 63 Transmit the following in (Type in plain text or code) yi AIRTEL . [5 te ° . (Priority or Method of Mailing) i . . se - . . . > Ste > “ ww : ie ae — wa cttbtetneg is Tp Gy Maceo rainet 2 ‘ sot? . ACR GE 5 tpg oN 3 : wat ate - on 4 ‘soem emt tem sm mre ee cst Enya ny te em tee ey eS ee cere ee te ee re es me me ee em ene me wee es ee ee ee ree ee ae it ee ee ee ee ( TO: DIRECTOR, FBI CA dD / ra \ ‘ N NV) a FROM: SAC, ew YORK. (62-12906) ° JUNE \ suayacnt ~ gaon I evINE—- : ye b \ FORMER SPECIAL AGENT - } tAt ve ca ont "LEVINE was married 9/8 63, and plans to wi Phoenix, Arizona, on or about 9/10/63, following a short trip — to Pennsylvania by auto. | In view of foregoing (NY wwe 3766-5) atecontamaed._31 15 eM, ( 9/9/63. Additional coverage of SEVINE! s activities also discontinued by NYO, 9/9/63+ aay ~ ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED RE C. d so het ~ HEREIN IF XC, DAL rep ot. | # ~~ = ——— Eo \ AE ao ar 170 SEP 26 1963 } ity a: con {oto DE 2 Z (feo 3) . REC- 140 ! therare med . . yt bya 6 Ae 3/~ Bureau (RM) | 8 SE iD 1953. New York (22-12906) CH) eT — PER em. re a ede oe fom ye a, ate | os Chop es Sb toate Ob IW tm aes ra & k LAY "ote cet gtr gee ob iv uF Satan eareic! “tech Ea g i - ton This document as Lh repaid 4 in Posfonse to your 7 reauestn is ges bi Litem “fee "3 i . = A O20 DROS. har ten ts z : ~ : nstse and the “content may not de disclosed to undutiorized person- m3 baal i ae “nel without the express approval of the FBI. O~ wa OS i Approved: Sent MOP : eng Ploy f 1 . ‘ we app Ve on i : 5 A OCT 9 Speciah Agent in Charge . ix AV 3 : s ® 4 7 Docld: 32989558 Page 80° 7 ee
r - (dl. OnTIONAL FoR NO. 10 “Sy s010-106 ; » ] UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Belmont Nohr DeLoach Casper ——___ Calighen —___ Cenrad “’ Memorandum To: MR.W. C, SULLIVAN, ) [pr pate: 4/16/65 ee x »y CC Belmont Mohr Yih : FROM: W. R. Wannallry DeLoach Liaison = jel Fon GC Sullivan Branigan ssw} ,, J.D.Donohue Wannall [rater SUBJECT: FRANK CAPELL Wacks ESPIONAGE - X Capell, editor of extremist anticommunist newsletter "The Herald of Freedom," is. involved'in three instances of what may be unauthorized possession of classified information. He has printed some of this data which is similar to information which originated with Bureau in his newsletter, and plans to include other classified informa- tion in a book now at the publishers. The published information pertains to derogatory data regarding certain State Department employees who were investigated by us under the loyalty program. The other information identifies a Soviet official as a KGB agent. It appears his source-is at State, since that agency is the only one which has all the classifieddita involved. Capell has refused to furnish identity of his sourcezWhose-action, plus Capell's practice of printing. the data, constitutes a danger to the security of the United States. | Wey: should try to eliminate this security threat and dry up his source, We have _asked State Department to conduct administrative inquiry to see if-%he source is a State Department employee. The best way for us to resoive the identity of Capell's source is through a technical Surveillance. Newark on 4/15/65 advised full security assured for technical.surveillances (tesurs) on subject's residence and place of business. At present we have 56 investigative~type tesurs in operation with four pending. The limit is 75. _ f ACTION: , 7 me . - _— (1) Enclosed for approval is letter to Attorney General requesting authority to place tesurs on Capell's residence and place. of business, 0.8 INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN 18 UNCLASSIFI Chien OOS SRN MIP - (2) Enclosed for approval is airtel to New York instructing that Capell be recontacted for additional identifying data pertaining to names he submitted 3/31/65, allegedly Soviet agents Working in government, which he plans to publish in a book. DI: 5 eon C7 JFW:AHB: sch (10) EA-L1O p c S , . Enclosures “C oo G APR 22 1965 ca CS on sy ‘ Lf ( ‘ 137-2528 mee fi OLE, ; 4 dé ~  /ilis ¢ Calmont is prepa d tn rgpbo onse to your request and és ot ie 7 , i * your Conmi'*-e and tae oie Lts use ts limited to wd dissemi- a nel without the express ni may not be disclosed ¢ rite orig os ey 6 APR OA 1955 pres approval -of the F person- WW 55107 Docld:32989558 Page 81 a * z 5 ee ee ee Le ——— anu Par «+e - se gt ga ee _ _ __
* ortionat torn NO. 10 $010-106 MAP 1962 EDITION - ft. “TA GSA. GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES G RNMENAS, 42 9 Een ea TH M. emorandum Cellahan ———_ > Conrad Fel: 1 - Mr. ae - TO : Mr. W. C. Sullivan DATE: November 3, 1965 Rass eh sf . nlU NE 1 - Mr. Mohr ~ ness - FROM: Mr, R. OD. Cotter, (”” 1 - Mr, DeLoach Holes Wa 1 - Mr. Sullivan ee eH “1 + Mr. Cotter jo. SL} iy SUBJECT: FRANK A. CAPELL 1 - Mr, Donohue -~, {Y7 ee a ESPIONAGE - X AL INFORMATION CONTAINED 1 - Mr. o. Ve - af n Wacks Ty UV We * HEREIN 16 YNCLASSIFL . DATE LUT OO By Booasye? This memorandum recomniends that we close our investigation of Capell, including discontinuance of technical surveillances on Capell and a close associate of the subject, Robert Manuel. Subject is anticommunist extremist who publishes weekly newsletter : and has written various books attacking alleged security risks in U. S. Government. He has in past published classified data, some originating with Bureau, and our investigation has been aimed at identifying his sources in the Government. With the Attorney General's approval, we instituted technical coverage of Capell's residence in Zarephath, New Jersey, on 5/11/65 and also on residence and office of Manuel, Fairfax, Virginia, attorney,. on 6/25/65. tee a 5 “We have not developed any data since outset of investigation which : ‘would show that Capell or Manuel are currently receiving information from individuais in the Executive Branch of the Government. In fact, we now believe that it is highly unlikely that our technical coverage will develop such information in the future. REC- 16 4 * - EX 119 [37 - 5A = 303 We have received a volume of information regarding day-to-day. contacts of Capell and Manuel, including identities of various sources and associates of their's in the news field, among clergymen, inthe Legislative Branch, in the ranks of other right-wing extremist groups and among various local Law: enforcement agencies. On occasion, our coverage has provided i |information of some interest with regard to the efforts of Capell and his i associates to smear or discredit high-ranking Government officials, such as ? Supreme Court Justices Goldberg and Fortas, various liberal Senators, et cetera... In addition, our coverage has occasionally provided information ; which has been of personal interest te the President, such as data regarding . an unfavorable book being written. We have furnished information of ,thisx ; type to the White House and the Attorney General but have othéfwise not disseminated data from our technical coverage except ina few ingtantds”?. where it could be paraphrased to protect the sensitive source. [One such—— “ —_ eee mee TET at bs Tame ary B eh i | en ie 137-2528 ; This document ts prepared in response to your request ODES Tot fo fot-dissemt- awe’ nation outs*4e your Committee. Its use is lif ibed fo (eapitigla pr oceedings by RDC/mea your Comm.*'-e and the content may not best isclosed—to authorized person- ye el without the express approval of the FB - cg) . mes » PP 6 NTINUED - over O | AW 55107 Docld:32969558 Page 62 | oo Pook <s
Memorandum for Mr. Siillivan RE: FRANK A, GAPELL 137-2528 instance involved advising Chief of Police John Layton of the Metropolitan ‘ Police Department, Washington, D. C., on a confidential basis of the improper activities of two local police officers in supplying Manuel and Capell with confidential data from police morals records. Despite the occasional information of value our technical coverage has developed, the fact remains that these sources have not and evidently will not assist in resolving our primary objective; namely, identification of any person in the Executive Branch of the Government who might be leaking classified data. As a matter of fact, our coverage of Capell and Manuel has failed to indicate that they have been receiving classified information from sources in the Executive Branch. Under the circumstances, it is believed we can no longer justify the continuance of technical coverage on Manuel and Capell and it is felt we | should discontinue our investigation. However, we feel that at this time we: should on a confidential basis alert the New York State Police with regard to the activities of a lieutenant in that Department who has also been cooperating with Capell and Manuel and who has been apparently furnishing them information obtained during the course of his official duties; namely, Lieutenant William Lovelock. In this regard it is noted that the super- intendent of the New York State Police is the former Special Agent in Charge , Arthur Cornelius and he could be furnished the information relating to Lovelock through contact by the Special Agent in Charge of our Albany Office. ACTION: If approved: 1) The technical surveillances on Capell and Manuel will be> discontinued. PL ' Bh 2) Our special coverage on Capell and Manuel has developed infor- mation which possibly may be of direct interest to other Government agencies, including Central Intelligence Agency and Department of State, such as alleged immoral activities on the part of employees of these agencies. Newark will be instructed to prepare letterhead memoranda covering these incidents for dissemination to interested agencies, These, of course, will not include the high-level information previously. disseminated to the White House and Attorney General. es’ ~ o | -2- 0 r CONTINUED - over HW55107 Docld:32989558 Page 83" sod Se L mane temas Le EU ERIN ATET TPN nee Ace, Merete Ee EI AERO RE P ne o ak : a8
Memorandum for Mr. Sullivan RE: FRANK A. CAPELL 137-2528 3) Albany Office will be instructed to contact Superintendent of the New York State Police Cornelius and advise him of Lieutenant Lovelock’) association with and assistance to Capell. This information, of course, will be furnished Cornelius in such a manner that our coverage will not be compromised. Ly " 5 OR KE sn tt éF | Ne whe f ¢. i Vi OA ITE anetmeenge z ——— g- HW 55107 DocId:32989558 Page 84
7 [Penn _ Dep As ie, Dep. aol Asst. Dir.: & 6 Comp. Syst. 2t/t Ext. Affairs Yorn’ wee Assoc. Dir. ih ns) Fa; OFFICE OF me Files & Com. i THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ae Gen. Inv. Al Ident. / Inspection Intell. 12/10/75 ete” wl : Training - nr eter Telephone Rm, _ TO: Director Sec’y __ : FROM: . \ : Here is a draft .of thenAttorney General's. me a ge, ens BR AAINC nate ate SS aot aaaltdt sa". ior omen sinetupeiemaembananiaae-} . testimony to be‘given before thé Church ~~ 4 re Committee tomorrow. ines res Cn EA eee AO ~ Js . / 4 Ht. Do you have any comments? ean, a, NTO RECS 9 Wi FFs ~ [23° Ee et oe 23 DEC 30 1975 Eby & on ao ae ' LOT ~ > — “2 ae ' 4 , wt ra | cast HW 55107 Docld:32999556 Page 66 be
+ _— . The Aonmi tec has asked me to talk with you today about f. future of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I thought if mss be helpful if I outline quite briefly some of LL soins I would like to make, some of the owonrek, I think ought to be considered, and some of the steps wé have taken. . The first point-is that the statutory base for the operations of the Bureau cannot be said to be fully satisfactory. The basic’ statutory provision is 28 USCA 533 which provides that the Attorney General may appoint officials "(1) to detect and prosecute crimes against the United States; (2) to assist in the protection of the President; and (3) to conduct such investigations regarding official matters under the control of the Department of © Justice and the Department of State as may be directed by the Attorney General." . There are other statutes, such <Z, EN | E as the Congressional Assassination, Kidnapping and Assault Ces VIA . BS5 Act, which vest in the Bureau special responsibilities to =D. = =O = . > > : . > : . Bo investigate criminal violations. In addition, there are 2 =~ ae Executive orders and Presidential statements or directives bo os) which place investigatory responsibilities upon the Bureau. A number of questions are often asked about this statutory base. It has the virtue of simplicity, but the Executive orders which deal with government employee investigations are complicated and confusing, and Presidential ENCLOSURE b62- Wb 3 is | 290 p Som | phe ty om an _ AW 35107 -DoclTd:32969558 Page od?
x . ~ . ae J 4 -~- 2- memoranda, or, perhaps, oral instructions from a President, may be difficult to collate. I think it is important, in any case, to separate out the kinds of questions which are asked about the Bureau's authority base. Some questions are constitutional in nature, relating to the inherent power of the.President; others go. to’ the interpretation of the statutes and the relationship between the statutes and Presidential directives; others go to the failure of the - statutes to define sufficiently the areas of the Bureau's jurisdiction or to spell out sufficiently--and this is partly constitutional--the means and methods which the Bureau is permitted to use in carrying out its assigned tasks. The second point, related to the first, is a continuing discussion of the role of the Bureau in intelligence investigations or domestic security investigations. The argument is sometimes made that the Bureau's proper role, at least in purely domestic matters, should be limited to investigations of committed crimes. The basic statute for the Bureau is broader than this, as have been Executive orders and Presidential mandates to the Bureau. The basic statute is broader, since it refers to investigations regarding official matters under the control of the Department of Justice and the Department of State as may be directed by the Attorney General. A disparity is sometimes seen among the different roles of the Bureau in crime detection, in on-going domestic security matters, and in foreign intelligence or foreign counterintelligence matters. In HW 55107 Docld:32989556 Page 63
‘ . ‘ ~ . : -~3- recent days a statement by the then Attorney General Harlan ‘Fiske Stone, who established the Bureau and chose J. Edgar Hoover as its director, has been quoted as a relevant warning. | Stone warned "There is always the possibility that a secret police may become a menace to free government and free institutions, because it carries with it the possibility of abuses of power which are not always quickly apprehended or understood .... It is important that its activities be strictly limited to the performance of those functions for which it was created and that its agents themselves be not above the law or beyond its reach eee The Bureau of Investigation is not concerned with political or other opinions of individuals. It is concerned only with their conduct and then only with such conduct as is. forbidden by the laws of the United States. When a police system passes beyond these limits, it is dangerous to the proper administration of justice and to human liberty, which» it should be our first concern to cherish." I should like to suggest that Stones: warning always must be considered relevant to the proper conduct of the Bureau's duties, but it does not necessarily follow that domestic security investigations are, therefore, outside the Bureau's proper functions. The detection of crime in . some areas requires preparation and at least some knowledge of what is likely to be going on. What is at issue, I think, HW 55107 Docld:329899556 Page 69
8 ! S HW 55107 is the proper scope, the means and methods used, the attention paid to conduct and not views, and the closeness of the. relationship of the conduct and that which is forbidden by the laws of the United States. Third, I realize that some proposals, since I was asked about this when -I last appeared before this Committee, might separate out in some fashion domestic and foreign intelligence functions from the FEI ox from one ancther within the FBI. This is, of course, an issue to be looked at. I assume it is recognized that there may be some relationship between that intelligence which is domestic and that intelligence which is involved in foreign counterintelligence work. One may lead to the other. And there may be a relationship between foreign counter- intelligence and foreign intelligence. If the work were separated out into different agencies, I do not know if the decision about when an investigation should pass from one agency to another always could be made easily. Moreover, even so, information presumably would pass from one agency to the other. I know that one consideration has been that it might be decided that information collected by some permitted means in intelligence investigations under some circumstances should not be used in criminal prosecutions. But if there is an exchange of information, this must always be a consideration, whether there are separate agencies or not, and the basic question then is one DoclId: 32989555 Page 90 ~
of use and not organization. The more active ‘concern, I believe, is that there is a risk that conduct proper for one area may be improper for another, and that the combination can work a contamination. My view on this is that in any case we must decide what conduct is appropriate and is inappropriate .for each of the areas, and we must take steps to make sure that conduct is lived up to. My hope that the fact that the FBI has criminal investigative responsibilities,which must be conducted within the confines of constitutional protections. strictly enforced by the courts, gives the organization an awareness of ‘the interests of individual liberties that might be missing in an agency devoted solely to intelligence work. I know the argument can be run the other way. I believe the dangers are greater if there is separation. HW 55107 DBocld:329895535 Page 91
: . @ Fourth, there is a question as to the proper role of ‘the FBI in crime prevention and whether or not it should be considered authorized to take steps under some circumstances to reduce the likelihood that crimes will be committed or that serious injury to persons or property will occur. Preventive action has raised serious questions and these - must be dealt with. But I suppose an initial question is” whether it should be allowed at.all, Yet I believe under special circumstances and with proper controls most would - . believe this to be a proper function, “PL€th, the problem of proper controls, supervision -and accountability is all-embracing. By ,statute the Federal Bureau of Investigation is in the Department of Justice, -and also by statute the Attorney General is the head of the - Department of Justice. The history is mixed, of course, and . we all have a tendency to over simplify, but it is a fair statement that there have been times in the past when the ‘supervision by Attorneys General, granted that the Bureau must have considerable autonomy, has been sporadic, practically nonexistent, or ineffective. I hope that is not the case now. The responsibility is a heavy one. But in any event the probt lem of proper controls, supervision and accountability goes beyond the Director of the Bureau and the Attorney General, I-have already mentioned that in my view the statutory base for the operations of the Bureau cannot be said to be fully satis- factory. I think that better controls and performance can be achieved through statutory means, executive orders, guide~ lines, and reporting to appropriate congressional committees. HW 55107 Bocld:32999558 Page 92 ..
-7- ‘Sixth, before T come to a resume of some of the steps which have been taken, let me say I know we all realize that - - in the past there have been grave abuses, I am uncomfortable with a kind of writing of history, however, which sees it only ‘in terms of the abuses and not in terms of past and-present - Strength. It is very difficult to be fair to the past in which many institutions of government carried a share of responsibility. But moré than unfairness is involved, If we are not careful, | we will turn to solutions of the moment which a. better reading of history might indicate are not the best solutions. I know we must seize the moment if I may use such a phrase in this setting. I know also that this Committee realizes that a very important agency with dedicated, highly professional, greatly disciplined government servants is involved, The importante . is to the security and domestic tranquility of the United States. Stone's warning was given in an act of creation, He was proud . Of his creation. In spite of the abuses, ‘there is a proper place for pride. I take it our mutual work should be to ‘nurture | that pride and the conditions which justify it. | I turn now to a review of some of the steps which have béen - taken or are in progress. We have tried most diligently, under safeguards to protect the privacy of individuals and with an awareness of the unfairness of instant history to give a great deal of information to Congressional committees. Attorney General Saxbe, Deputy Attorney General Silberman, and Director Kelley testified about the so-called COINTELPRO. When the FBI discovered evidence of several more COINTELPRO projects after I AW 55107 Docld:32989555 Page 935 a j
8 - became Attorney General, these were revealed. One of my first acts as Attorney General, my third week in office, was to testify before a Congressional committee about possible incidents of ‘political misuse of the FBI by the White House in the past -and about the nature of FBI file-keeping systems, particularly the files kept by Director Hoover in his office suite. Director Kélley has spoken publicly and before congressional committees ‘about incidents in the past in which FBI agents engages in break-ins to gather ox photograph pyhsical evidence in intelli- . gence investigations. On a number of occasions, most recently in testimony before this Committee, I have described the history of the use of electronic surveillance by the FBI. We have: welcomed. such opportunities. | . On February 26, 1975, I directed Director Kelley to- . Feport to me any requests made of the Bureau or practices within the Bureau which he deems improper or which present the appear- ance of impropriety. On February 28, 1975, Director Kelley ordered FBI personnel to report such requests or practices to- ‘him. In July 1975 I reaffirmed my February directive and also asked for a report of all sensitive investigative practices, Directory Kelley has regularly provided information on conduct by Bureau agents and programs underway within the: Bureau that could raise questions. These matters have been reviewed and discussed within the Department so that a consistent and approp- ‘xiate policy can be achieved. This is a continuing process. I do not assert that we are aware of everything about the Bureau. Nor do I suggest that we ought to know everything. Appropriate HW 55107 DoclId:32969556 Page 94
a communication, von cation and supervision at this level, have to be selective. I’make this point, which I think may ‘ sound disconcerting, not in any way to minimize the respon- sibility of the Bureau to keep. the Department informed nor to minimize the Department's duty to find out. Rather I want to be realistic about a learning and organization problem which requires realism if it is to be understood and perfected. | | a With respect to possible legislation, the Department has in preparation various drafts of possible bills which may - ‘be of assistance in the area of what is now warrentless oO electronic surveillance. Although cbtaining a judicial warrant . does not automatically eradicate the possibility of abuse, it is perceived to “be an important safeguard of individual . -privacy interests, and we are exploring, as we said we would do, various possibilities and alternatives. , AW 55107 Docld: 32989556 Page 95
" oo @ _- 10 - @. Finally, a committee within the Department of Justice-- . chaired by Mary Lawton, Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legal Counsel and composed of representatives of my office (Jack Fuller), the Criminal and Civil Rights Division (Phil White, Walter Barnett), the Office of Policy and Planning . (Alan Kornblum) and the FBI (John Hotis)~-has been working for eight months reviewing FBI procedures in many areas and drafting guidelines to govern those procedures -in the future. The Committee has produced draft guidelines covering White House inquiries, Congressional and Judicial staff appointment investigations, un- solicited mail, and domestic security investigations. Lt is currently at work on guidelines covering counterespidnage-. in- vestigations and will later consider the use of informants, the ‘employee loyalty program, organized crime intelligence investiga~_ tions, criminal investigations, and other aspects of FBI practice. The Committee's work has been extensive and time-consuming. -It has involved not only questions of proper safeguards but also of efficiency in the proper functioning of the Bureau. It has been an effort to translate into words the complicated and ; important mechanisms for controlling the FBI. I hope the Committee's efforts at articulation will be of use to this Coin mittee and others as it considers drafting legislation. You have received copies of the latest drafts of the guidelines that have been substantially completed by the Committee. These guidelines do not yet represent Department policy. There . is disagreement within the Department on some aspects of these guidelines. I have disagreed with the Committee recommendations HW 55107 Docld:32969556 Page 96
ra from time to time, and the FBI has raised substantial questions about other recommendations--particularly with respect to the treatment of unsolicited mail. Some of the proposals in the guidelines could be promulgated as departmental regulation. Congress may feel some ought to be enacted into statutory law. Other provisions would require implementation by executive order. I would be glad to discuss these draft guidelines with you in detail in response to your questions, but a brief discussion of the guidelines on domestic security may be useful at: ‘the outset. The guidelines begin by attempting to impose some order and. definiteness to the domestic security field. _ To begin ‘with, these guidelines do not deal with FBI efforts to counter act the work of foreign intelligence services “operating within the United States. . Standards for determining when there’ is ‘foreign involvement sufficient to place a subject in the category . of foreign counterintelligence investigation are now being debated - within the guidelines committee. The domestic security guidelines also are not meant to cover security or background investigations ' of federal appointees or investigations of ordinary crimes. . Under the draft guidelis domestic security investigations are only to be authorized when there is a likelihood that the activities | of individuals oups involve or will involve the use of force or violence in violation of federal law. Domestic security inves- tigations are to be limited to activities of individuals or groups intended to accomplish one of five purposes: overthrowing the government of the United States or of a State; interfering with the activities within the United States of foreign governments . AW 55107 Bocld:329899556 Page 97
mo e ‘- e . . Pea. a or their representatives; influencing government policies by interfering by force or violence with government functions or interstate commerce; depriving individuals of.their civil rights; :and .creating domestic violence or rioting when such violence -or rioting would necessitate as a countermeasure the use of federal armed forces. There is also a provision for Limited ‘investigation when there is a clear and immediate threat of domestic “violence which is likely to result in a request by a state for fed- exal armed assistance. . Currently there is no procedure requiring the review out- Side the FBI of all domestic intelligence investigations con- -. ducted by the FBI. ‘Under the draft guidelines there would be .a comprehensive program of reporting to the Attorney General or ‘his designee of all preliminary and full domestic intelligence investigations. The Attorney General would be required under “the draft guidelines to put a stop to any full investigation whose justification did not meet an established standard. The standard would be that there must be specific and articulable facts jus-~ .tifying the conclusion that the individual or group under inves- | tigation is engaged in the activities I have just listed. | Anther feature of the draft guidelines is to place strict controls upon the use of any technique by the FBI which goes beyond the gathering of information. COINTELPRO was the name given the use of some such techniques. As I have said before, some of the activities in COINTELPRO were outrageous and the others were foolish.. Nonetheless, there may be circum- HW 55107 Docld:32989556 Page 93 .
= 4 Stances involving an immediate risk to human life or to extraordin- _arily important government functions that could only be ‘countered by some sort of preventive action. The guidelines ‘require that any such preventive action proposal be submitted to the Attorney General. He could authorize the preventive action only when there is probable cause to believe that the Violence is imminent and when such measures are necessary to minimize the danger to life or property. The preventive action would in all cases have to be nonviolent. The Attorney General would-be rquired to report to Congress periodically and no less often than once a year on the use of preventive action by the ‘EBL. I make no claim that during this rather difficult but interesting and--I must trust-~promising period, that we have achieved all that might have been possible. In many ways the - work has been disappointingly slow. But I do think we have made advances in nurturing and helping to improve a structure ‘which will be supportive of the best efforts of the men and women in the Department of Justice and in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. No procedures are fail-safe against abuse. The best protection remains the quality and professionalism of the member of the Bureau and of the Department. HW 55107 Docld:32969558 Page 99
Mr. J. A. Mintz . (1l-Mr. J. B. Hotis) Mr. W. R. Wannall Mr. W. O. Cregar Mr. A. J. Duffin Mr. J. W. Johnson December 16, 1975 U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE TO STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH SPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC) Ree eE bh 62-116395 Reference is made to the November 7, 1975, request by the SSC for delivery of FBI materials. Item 2 of referenced SSC letter requested the following: 2) All materials pertaining to contacts by FBI and Department of Justice officials and agents with Committee members or staff members of the so-called — “Long Committee” (the Subcommittee on Administrative — Practice amf Procedure of the Senate Judiciary Committee) in regard to that Committee's investigation in 1965 into the use of mail covers and other investigative techniques by federal agencies. ne nd. deinabaiaiaenelnes elena This memorandum effects delivery of all docu- ments responsive to the above request that could be - located for the period January 19, 1965, to January 29, 1966. / 1 - The Attorney General ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL A SJWJ:emg 9) ' SEE NOTE PAGE TWO Dep. AD Inv. _ Asst. Dir.: Admin. Comp. Syst. __ Gen. Inv. . \p | | , Vv im A $ an LK 62- Me 525A} DD4 me | M , TELETYPE UNIT [___] ENCLOSURE “GPO: 1975 © -,869-920 Ident. Inspection inrei HE Loboratory Plan. & Evol. — Spec. Inv. Training Legal Coun. Telephone Rm. Director See'yl# HW 55107 DBocld:32989556 Page 100
U. 8. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE TO STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC) NOTE: A copy of SSG request dated 11/7/75 is attached. In order to comply with the SSC request, Bureau file 62-99828 was reviewed for the period 1/19/65 to 1/19/66 for information pertaining to the U. &. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Administrative Practice and Procedure, U. S. Senator Edward B. Long, Chairman (the Long Committee). The attached documents set out information pertaining to the contacts of FBI personnel with personnel of the Long Committee. A review of the file and check of abstracts did not locate a copy of the Director's letter to Senator Long dated 1/20/66, which is referred to in the three attached _ C. D. DeLoach to Mr. Tolson memoranda dated 1/20/66, 1/20/66 and 1/21/66. HW 55107 DBocld:3298955 Page 101
- Oe Rt ra ~ 5-140 (Rev. 1-21-74) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION al WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 Addressee: SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE (LTR [R]LHM (Memo (yReport datea___ 12/16/75 Caption of Document: x Originating "O) Delivered by: Received by: SSC request, Item 2) FBI Title: Return this receipt to the Intelligence Division, FBI HW 55107 DBocld:329995535 Page 102 L "U.S. Senate Select Committee (SSC). (11/7/75 '
NOTE: SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE . CLASSIFY AS APPROPRIATE "e BEFORE COMPLETING. | TO: Intelligence Conlli ty Staff _ FROM: F ATTN: Central Index . FBI SUBJECT: Kostract of Information Provided to Select Committees 1. HOW PROVIDED (check appropriate term. If a document was made available 2. DATE PROVIDED for review but not transmitted, so note.) px vocumens | forserine | [interview[  [restimony | former | 12/16/75 + TO WHOM PROVIDED (check appropriate term; add specific names if appropriate) IDENTIFICATION (provide descriptive data for documents; give name or identification number of briefer, ‘ interviewee, testifier and subject) Memorandum and enclosures 5. IN RESPONSE TO (list dat? and item number if in response to formal request, other- - CLASSIFICATION OF wise state verbal request of. (name), initiative, subpoena, etc.) INFORMATION (Center U, Cc, S, TS or Codeword) SSC letter 11/7/75, item 2 U 7. KEY WORDS (enter the appropriate key words from the list provided separately; if key words not listed are used underline for emphasis) “Information handling 8. SUMMARY (See reverse side before completing this item) All materials pertaining to contacts by FBI and Department of Justice officials and agents with Committee members of staff members of the so-called "Long Committee" (the Subcommittee on Administrative Practice and Procedure of the Senate Judiciary Committee) in regard to that Committee's investigation in 1965 into the use of mail covers and other investigative techniques by federal agencies. | 62-116395 FMR: fm ° (4) .. ..,, QRIGINAL VIA LIATSON TO CENTRALOOMMUNETY INDEX ve IN ‘CONNECTION WITH SENSTUDY 75 &) far; Real We A b fa AS biaal 3791 (6-75) CLASSIFY AS APPROPRIATE I AY S640] Beelas32pge5se Bane 103 pepe: usr: Nee Se awe eee
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— SS . JAMES ©, EASTLAI 2 JGHN CL, MCCLELLAN, ARK. SAM J. ERVIN, UR, NC. THOMAS 3. DODO, CONN, PHILIG A, HART, MICH, EDWARD V. LONG, MO, EQWARD M, KENNEOY, MASS, BIRCH BAYH, IND. 7 ND, MISS., CHAIRMAS EVCRETT MCKINLE* NR, ith. ROMAN L, HRUSKA, HIRAM L. FONG, HAVe - HUGH SCOTT, PA. JACOB K, JAVITS, NY. SUDCOMMITTEE: _ EDWARD V. LONG, MO., CHAIRMAN PHILI. o MICH, BIRCH barn, IND. QUENTIN N. BURDICK, N. DAK, . EVERETT MCKINLEY OIRKSEN, ULL. JACOB K. JAVITS, N.Y. BERNARO FENSTERWALO, JR., CHIEF COUNSEL . . QUENTIN N. BURDICK, N. DAK, JOSEPH D. TYDINGS, MD. GEORGE A. SMATHERS, FLA. DMniled Siaies Senate fohr .. MMITTEE ON THE JUDICIAR “i = Secon qo MeeDeloach.Z : ’ SUBCOMMITTEE ON Te heaewer 7 t ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE My agper , (PURSUANT To 5S. RES. 39, 89TH CONGRESS) Mr. Callahan new e Mr. Conrad. .....— July 29, 1965 Mr. Felt 2 Mr. Gale... - é , Mr. Rosen ....... ae Mr. SullivanZ& Mr. Tavel....__.- Mr. Trotter... Tele. Room... Miss Fi.imes ...— Miss Gandy... pempermina mn er eep emaneeprwanein eels Honorable J. Edgar Hoover Director eee ee tat 6 PS Federal Bureau of Investigation a©s i, : S x 2 Department of Justice i ea Washington, D. C. ~ L283 Dear Mr. Hoover: a eis ew? Q 2k . . vy < 38 Have received a letter stating that FBI Agent ‘S =< Ss Leonard Frank called upon a person in Portland, NI RS Oregon, to ascertain whether the person sub-~ ‘ Sony scribed to the right-wing publication On Target. ns 258 The person in guestion did so subscribe to that Ne eke publication, as well as many publications of all = wee kinds. The person in question was curious to - SS OM know how the FBI knew of the subscription and see) PA 7 Sam iwhy such subscription should cause a visit and aad ay iz S238 llengthy questioning by the FBI. c. Se Le i>) ° * on r SBSb. . - a suse | am equally curious. Could you help us out? rm "8 3 2s ) co ol a ase Kind regards. oT" aR SQ oe ss & so 3 8 oO = = DO w ot Borg RDS 2 4 = . 3 gS , asses e@Qee Se 9 8 258 EVL:bfk = so 8 * ‘ a ta . 0 a? ners. eae 55107 Docld: 32969556 Page 105" -,.