—.. Act of 1992 (44 USC 27107 -H Q NNN WNW wwWwnanaA.Owna he John F. Kennedy Assassinati DATE: 11-14-2017 Barbara Jean Robinson Father Frank Leonard Daniels Salisbury, Maryland Stepmother Flora Mae Daniels Salisbury, Maryland Mother Eva Beatrice Daniels South Fallsburg, New York Based on the background information furnished by Mrs. Robinson and on investigation, she has no known close relatives residing in Iron Curtain countries, Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are acquainted with Mrs. Robinson's close relatives advised they are reputable individuals. Credit and Arrest Checks Information has been received from appropriate credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain either no record or no additional pertinent information concerning Mrs. Robinson, except the following: Records of the Credit Bureau, Incorporated, Washington, D. C., indicate Mrs. Robinson has delinquent accounts with the following establishments: Catholic University of America; Raleighs, Incorporated; Saks and Company; Korvettes; Lord and Taylor; and NAC Charge Plan. Maria Huffer, Accounting Office, Catholic University of America, Washington, D. C., advised Mrs. Robinson has an outstanding tuition debt of $178 since 1975. She said she believes Mrs. Robinson is well aware of this outstanding debt and has been for some time. Leona Green, Credit Manager, Raleighs, Incorporated, Wheaton, Maryland, advised Mrs. Robinson opened an account with Raleighs on March 28, 1973, and this account was closed by Raleighs on January 31, 1975, because it was six months' delinquent with an outstanding balance of $269.06. She said Docld: 32319660 Page 28
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Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hote). DATE: 11-14-2017 . C ne, Barbara Jean Robinson oo this outstanding balance has been subsequently reduced to a current balance due of $178.61. Edward Shields, Assistant Security Manager, Saks and ; Company, New York, New York, advised Mrs. Robinson previously had an account with this company's store in the Washington, *“ D. C., area. He said this account was closed and written off as a bad debt in November, 1975, after it had been delinquent for, thirteen months.. He said the account had an outstanding balance of $300 at that time. . James Craig, Clerk, NAC Charge Plan, Towson, Maryland, advised Mrs. Robinson previously had accounts with NAC and Korvettes. He said NAC also maintains the credit records for Korvettes. He said Mrs. Robinson opened an account with NAC ~ in September, 1974, and this account was paid and closed in May, 1977. He said this account had been rated as R-9, which _is considered a bad account, because of delinquent payments. “ | Mr. Craig said Mrs. Robinson's account with Korvettes | -has also been closed. He said this account was also rated as R-9 because there had been a delinquent outstanding balance for this account. He said his records indicate. this account was closed on an unspecified date after Korvettes accepted a partial payment of the overdue balance in order to close Mrs. Robinson's account. He said he could provide no additional information | concerning Mrs. Robinson. _ Lauren A. Abbott, Office Manager, Lord and Taylor, - Washington, D. C., advised Mrs. Robinson previously had an account with this company. She said this account had been delinquent; however, Mrs. Robinson paid the outstanding balance in September, 1977, at which time the account was closed. She said she could provide no additional information concerning Mrs. Robinson. -~ 6 — Doclda:32319660 Page 30
DATE: 11-14-2017 Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 Sc 23107 Hote}. C00 8 Barbara Jean Robinson | Information has been received from appropriate law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no record concerning Mrs. Robinson or her close relatives, except the following: Records ofthe Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, Monticello, New York, indicate the | ' following arrests for Mrs. Robinson's mother, a Date Eva Beatrice Daniels: \ August 20, 1967 | Public Intoxication $10 fine | oe June 16, 1972 Harassment Unconditional : a an va - discharge October 6, 1972 - ‘Harassment fo 7 ‘Dismissed - | November 26, 1973 ‘Criminal Mischief Dismissed | February 14, 1974 © Public Intoxication Forfeited $25 bail ! March 18, 1975 Public Intoxication ~ Conditional discharge -Récords of the Maryland Motor vehicle Administration, Glen Burnie, ‘Maryland, - indicated Mrs. Robinson's father, Frank Leonard Daniels, was cited for speeding on January 26, 1974, and December 15, 1976, and for improper. lane changing on September 24, 1976, > for which he paid fines totaling $70. ‘Agency Checks Information has been received from the following governmental agencies indicating their files contain either ’ no record or no additional pertinent. information concerning { —— Mrs. Robinson: Bureau of. personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission; Central Intelligence o Agency; and the Office of: Personnel: Security, . United States Postal Service. -7- . a | . Docld:32319660 Page 31_
OO EEE AEE AK DANAE he John F. Kennedy Assassination Recor DATE: 11-14-2017 SUWUNEREEO us 999 (44 USC 210 107 fh n Act of 1999 (44 USC _ HO® “~ nee we ND ; o Mr, Dooher July 22, 1977 sent led ad a BY LIAT! on Honorable Lowls Stobes Cneirmen ect Committee on Assassinations United States House of Representatives Vaghington, Dp. ¢. Dear Nr. Chairman: In accordance with a request received from you om Jane 24, 1977, an investigation has been conducted concerning Pre. Ida Jane Ress. -Tranemitted herewith are two copies of a sumeary meworandum containing the results of thie inweetigation. Sincerely yours, Clarence M. Kelley Director erevlecures () NOTE: Bose, secretary, House Committee on Assaesinations, Washington, Db. C., has been a longtime secretary to various Virginia governors and former Representative Thomas Vv. Downing. Investigation digcloesed her daughter was arrested on prostitution charge in 1969 in Texas. investigation otherwise favorable and complete. (7) MPDE@mo (IX) Docld: 32319660 Page 32
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SOE ERY EWE NOOO RR MMS WA : Released under the John F.: Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Ho DATE: 11-14-2017 _ | ida Jane Rosse Mrs, Ross has indicated she thereafter moved to Washington, D. C,, and was employed by Thomas N. Downing, then United States Representative from Virginia, from January, 1959, to September, 1961, when she resigned to marry her third husband, Dr. James K., Ross, She has also indicated she was again employed by former Representative Downing as his personal and executive secretary from April, 1965, to December, 1976. Employ~- ment records of United States House of Representatives are not available; however, former Representative Downing, now residing in Newport News, Virginia, verified her employ-~ ment during these approximate periods, Mrs, Ross, upon marrying Dr. Ross, resided in Dallas, Texas, until 1965 when they were divorced. During this period she also worked for Dr. Ross as a special assistant on a part-time basis. Marital Status Mrs. Ross is divorced and resides at 4201 Cathedral Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D. C, Records of the Virginia Bureau of Vital Statistics, Richmond, Virginia, disclose Mrs, Ross, the plaintiff, was granted a divorce from John Benjamin Brawner on March 3, 1950, on the grounds of desertion. The whereabouts of Mr. Brawner is unknown. Records of the Broward County Court Clerk's Office, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, disclose Mrs, Ross was granted a divorce from Charles Christie on October 23, 1957. Mrs. Ross cited as grounds for the divorce Mr. Christie's "failure to fulfill his position as a husband." The divorce was granted Mrs. Ross by default as Mr. Christie failed to respond to the complaint. The whereabouts of Mr. Christie is unknown, Records of the Dallas County District Court Clerk's Office, Dallas, Texas, disclose Mrs. Ross, the plaintiff, was granted a divorce from James K. Ross on . February 11, 1965, on the grounds of cruelty and incom- , patibility. wo ow DoclId:32319660 Page 34
LK = SAAN NA NNN WWW WE MANAAW WW e eased under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records DATE: 11-14-2017 rts ‘CSCC RES ection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 H ida Jane Ross Records of the Dallas Police Department, Dallas, Texas, disclose Jane Taliaferro Brawner Ross Horn, Mrs. Ross’ daughter, was arrested under the name, Taliaferro Brawner Horn, on October 30, 1969, on a charge of offering to commit prostitution with a police officer. These records disclose she offered a $50 prostitution date to a vice control police officer. She was fined $25 on a reduced charge of "city violation," Agency Checks Information has been received from the Bureau of Personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission indicating its files contain no record concerning Mrs. Ross, Information has been received from the Central Intelligence Agency indicating its files contain no per- tinent identifiable information concerning Mrs. Ross. The central tiles of the FBI, including the files of the Identification Division, contain no additional per- tinent information concerning Mrs. Ross. DocTtTd:32319660 Page 35
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DATE: 11-14-2017 Miriam Rudder Information has been received from appropriate law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no record concerning Miss Rudder or her close relatives, except the following: ' Docld: 32319660 Page 39 The files of the Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, D, C,, reveal Mise Rudder's brother, Eugene John Rudder, was arrested on April 15, 1966, and charged with "unlawful entry," No further disposition is recorded, These files also reveal he was issued two traffic citations for "stop light violation" and one citation for "speeding" during the period from October 1, 1967, to January 3, 1971, He was judged guilty on each occasion; however, no further disposition is recorded, The files of the Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, D, C,, reveal Miss Rudder's sister, Beatrice Marie Rudder, was issued a citation for “improper turn" on May 13, 1972, She was judged guilty; however, no further disposition is recorded, The files of the Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, D, C,, reveal Miss Rudder's brother, Karl Rudder, was issued five citations for violations such as “improper turn" and "following too close" during the period from January 19, 1971, to June 24, 1974, 'He was judged guilty in each ins tance; however, dispositions are not recorded, The files of the Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, D, C,, reveal Miss Rudder's father, John Earl Rudder, was issued seven citations during the period from June 12, 1971, to May 22, ar EES “Ect of 1992 (44 USC EEO 2107
OER Released under’ the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 USC 2107 Ho DATE: 11-14-2017 Miriam Rudder 1974, for violations such as "loitering" and "red light violation," He was judged guilty in each instance; however, dispositions are not recorded, The files of the United States Park Police, Washington, D, C,, reveal Miss Rudder's father, John Earl Rudder, was issued a citation on September 26, 1972, for "dirty cab" for which he paid a $5 fine, The files of the United States Park Police, Washington, D, C,, reveal Miss Rudder's brother, Karl Rudder, was issued a citation, date not recorded, for “unapproved auto inspection sticker" for which he paid a $25. fine, The files of the Prince Georges County, Maryland, Police Department reveal Miss Rudder's sister, Lisa Pearl Rudder, was arrested for "petty larceny" on December 13, 1976, She was judged guilty and sentenced to ten days in jail and placed on probation for six months, Miscellaneous A representative of the Quincy Manor and Monroe Garden Apartments, Hyattsville, Maryland, advised Miss Rudder leased Apartment 3 at 5459 Madison Way, Hyattsville, Maryland, on October 1, 1976, and vacated the premises without notice on December 31, 1976, owing $206.50. This debt is presently outstanding, A security-type investigation was initiated by the FBI in 1951 concerning Miss Rudder's parents, John Earl Rudder and Doris Elenzweig Rudder, in connection with their association with known members of the Communist Party, USA (CPUSA), Docld: 32319660 Page 40
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 27107 Hot DATE: 11-14-2017 : Miriam Rudder Title 50, United States Code, Section 781 (Internal Security Act of 1950) stated that, as a result of evidence adduced before various committees of the Senate and House of Representatives, Congress found the existence of a world communist revolutionary movement, whose purpose is to establish a communist totalitarian dictatorship in the world's countries through the medium of a world- wide communist organization, Communist action organizations in various countries . endeavor to carry out the objectives of the world communist movement by bringing about the overthrow of existing governments by any means, The communist organization in the United States ~~ the CPUSA -- pursuing its stated objectives, presents "a clear and present danger to the security of the United States," The Subversive Activities Control Board, established by Section 791 of the above Act, found the CPUSA to be a communist action organization, This finding was upheld by the United States Supreme Court in June, 1961, The CPUSA has continued tobe an arm of the inter- national communist movement dominated by the Soviet Union, The CPUSA, in its dependence on the Soviet Union, has never knowingly adopted a position contrary to Soviet policy, Its leaders frequently confer with Soviet leaders to receive guidance and direction on the policies the CPUSA is to follow, There has been no evidence that the primary aims of the CPUSA, as they conform to Soviet objectives, have changed over the years, The investigation revealed Mr, and Mrs, Rudder were active members of the CPUSA from the early 1950s to 1967, During this period Mr, and Mrs, Rudder participated in numerous demonstrations organized by the CPUSA or | | Doctd: 32319660 . Page 41
11-14-2017 >. Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Ho Miriam Rudder CPUSA-dominated groups, and visited the Soviet Embassy, Washington, D, C,, on several occasions, During the early 1960s, Mr, and Mrs, Rudder considered living and working in the Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics and contacted the Soviet Embassy, Washington, D, C., concerning this matter, From the mid 1950s to the mid 1960s, Mr, and Mrs, Rudder actively supported a communist- dominated private school in Washington, D, C,, in which they enrolled their children, ‘ Since 1967, no information has been obtained concerning their active participation within the CPUSA and their current status is unknown, A security-type investigation was initiated by the FBI in 1966 concerning Miss Rudder's brother, Eugene John Rudder, based on his parents' activities within the CPUSA and his contact with the Soviet Embassy, Washington, D, C, Subsequent investigation revealed he was a member of the CPUSA from 1967 to 1969, Since 1969, no information has been obtained concerning his membership in the CPUSA and his current status is unknown, Agency Check The files of the FBI, including the files of the Identification Division, contain no additional pertinent information concerning Miss Rudder, an;  Docld:32319660 Page 42
SE TAN SRA Released under’ the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997? (44 USC 2107 Hot DATE: 11-14-2017 Elizabeth Kaye Selleck May, 1968, to Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle, May, 1969 Washington, as a bookkeeper on a full-time and part-time basis June, 1969, to James V, Grubb, Attorney, Seattle, January, 1972 Washington, as a secretary February, 1972, to Law firm of Seed, Berry, Dowrey August, 1972 and Cross, now Seed, Berry, Vernon and Baynham, Seattle, Washington, as a secretary June, 1973, to Public Defender's Association, June, 1977 Seattle, Washington, as an investigator July, 1977, to Select Committee on Assassinations, the present United States House of Representa- tives, Washington, D. C., as an investigator Marital Status Miss Selleck is single and resides at 2500 Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D. C. . Interviews James V. Grubb, Attorney, Seattle, Washington, advised Miss Selleck was employed by him as a secretary for approximately two and one-half years, He stated he dismissed her in 1972 due to a "conflict of personalities," He explained that both he and Miss Selleck are "headstrong" which ultimately led to her dismissal. He stated that he believes Miss Selleck had more talent than the job offered, and it reached the point where it was better for them to terminate their work relationship. He stated he has main- tained a cordial relationship with Miss Selleck and described her as capable, intelligent, and hardworking. He stated Miss Selleck's character, reputation, loyalty, and associates are above reproach, He highly recommended her for a position of trust and responsibility with the United States Government, Docld:32319660 Page 44
SA Ss (44 USC 2107 Ho Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 DATE: 11-14-2017 Elizabeth Kaye Selleck Twenty-four additional persons, consisting of current and former supervisors and co-workers, present and former neighbors, references, associates, and social acquaintances of Miss Selleck's, were interviewed and they advised she is a loyal American whose character, reputation, and associates are above reproach, She was described as intelligent, reliable, responsible, trustworthy, capable, and conscientious, It was stated she is a competent investigator who has the ability to effectively analyze a problem, They highly recommended her for a position of trust and responsibility, Close Relatives Miss Selleck has the following close relatives: Father Willard Palmer Selleck Salisbury, North Carolina Mother Kathleen Allegre Selleck Wenatchee, Washington Brother Willard Palmer Selleck, Jr. Wenatchee, Washington Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are acquainted with Miss Selleck's close relatives advised they are reputable individuals, Credit and Arrest Checks Information has been received from appropriate credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain either no record or no additional pertinent information concerning Miss Selleck. Information has been received from appropriate law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no record concerning Miss Selleck or her close relatives, except the following: Records of the Rowan County Sheriff's Office, Salisbury, North Carolina, reveal Miss Selleck's father, Willard Palmer Selleck, was arrested on May 12, 1977, and charged with "driving under the influence." This matter has not been adjudicated, - 3 = | acras2319660 Page 45
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 199? (44 USC 2107 Ho 11-14-7017 Betty Lou Sisson Sister Sharon Morris Griggs Elizabeth City, North Carolina Based on the background information furnished by Mrs. Sisson and on investigation, she has no known close relatives residing in Iron Curtain countries, Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are acquainted with Mrs. Sisson's close relatives advised they are reputable individuals, Credit and Arrest Checks Information has been received from appropriate. credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain either no record or no additional pertinent information concerning Mrs. Sisson. Information has been received from appropriate law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no record concerning Mrs. Sisson or her close relatives, except the following: Records of the Beaufort County Clerk of the Superior and District Courts, Washington, North Carolina, disclose William Travis Morris, Mrs. Sisson's half brother, was convicted on nine occasions between June 20, 1972, and January 5, 1977, for charges ranging from speeding to resisting arrest and uSing abusive language and carrying a concealed weapon (knife). He received fines and sentences ranging from the payment of court costs to three months' suspended sentence. These records disclose Larry Morris, Mrs. Sisson's half brother, was convicted on six occasions between October 28, 1969, and May 9, 1974, on charges ranging from speeding and driving under the influence of intoxi- ~ 4 = Doctd: 32319660 Page 49
Us MOSSES ection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hot e John: F. Kennedy Assassination Records DATE: 11-14-2017 Betty Lou Sisson cants to transmitting indecent language over the telephone, He received sentences ranging from the payment of court costs to twelve months' suspended sentence with five years’ probation and the pro- vision he submit to treatment at the mental health clinic and pay a $250 fine. Agency Checks Information has been received from the Bureau of Personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission, indi- cating its files contain no record concerning Mrs. Sisson, The central files of the FBI, including the files of the Identification Division, contain no additional perti- nent information concerning Mrs. Sisson, Docld:32319660 Page 450
September , 1975, to October, 1977 October, 1977, to the present Doecld: 32319660 Page 51 Unemployed | Department of the Treasury, hington, D. C., as a clerk-stenographer Select Committee on Assassinations, United States House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., as a clerk-—typist FBI DOs
ONE NAN ARs Boe Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44. USC 2107 Ho DATE: 11-14-2017 Beverly Ann Smith Stepsister Carol Ann Clements Washington, D. C., Sister Gwen L, Smith Avery Upper Marlboro, Maryland Sister Joyce D. Smith Hunter Rand, West Virginia Brother Andrew L, Smith United States Army Fort Lee, Virginia Based on the background information furnished by Miss Smith and on investigation, she has no known close relatives residing in Iron Curtain countries. Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are acquainted with Miss Smith's close relatives advised they are reputable individuals, Credit and Arrest Checks Information has been received from appropriate credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain either no record or no additional pertinent information eoncerning Miss Smith, Information has been received from appropriate law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no record concerning Miss Smith or her close relatives, except the following: Records of the Charleston, West Virginia, Police Department, indicate Miss Smith's stepbrother, Robert L. Clements, was cited on March 13, 1975, for disobeying a red light for which he paid a fine of $32. On January 30, 1976, he was cited for speeding for which no disposition is indicated. Docld: 32319660 Page 452
ARARASON - Released under: the John F. Kenedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC’ 2107 Ho DATE: 11-14-2017 Beverly Ann Smith These records indicate Miss Smith's stepbrother, Richard A. Clements, waS arrested on April 28, 1974, for disorderly conduct for which he paid a fine of $32. On July 21, 1974, he was arrested on a charge of "drunk" for which he paid a fine of $17. These records also indicate Miss Smith's stepbrother, James S. Clements, Jr., was cited on November 8, 1973, for speeding for which he paid a fine of ‘ $12. On January 20, 1975, he was arrested for "armed robbery." The records indicate this charge is still pending; however, information has been received from the Kanawha County Prosecutor's Office, Charleston, West Virginia, indicating this charge is to be dismissed in the near future because of a lack of evidence. Records of the West Virginia State Police, South Charleston, West Virginia, indicate Miss Smith's stepfather, ~ James S, Clements, Sr., was cited on September 30, 1956, for driving on the wrong side of the road for which he paid a fine of $10 and court costs of $7. The records indicate Miss Smith's stepbrother, Richard A. Clements, was convicted of "armed robbery" in 1976 and sentenced to ten years' confinement in the West Virginia State Penitentiary, Moundsville, West Virginia. Since August, 1976, he has been incarcerated in this penitentiary. security Clearance Miss Smith was granted a top secret clearance ly the Department of the Treasury on December 9, 1975. This clearance is no longer active. ~ 4m Docld: 32319660 Page 453
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11-14-2017 Constance Clarice Smith punctual and thorough secretary. They highly recommended her for a position of trust and responsibility, Close Relatives In addition to her daughter, mentioned previously, Miss Smith has the following close relatives: Father Mathew Roy Smith Washington, D. C, Mother Dorothy Barnett Smith . Washington, D, C. Brother Mathew Roy Smith III Washington, D, C. Brother Bernard Barnett Smith Richmond, Virginia Persons interviewed during this inguiry who are acquainted with Miss Smith's close relatives advised they are reputable individuals. Based on the background information furnished by Miss Smith and on investigation, she has no known close relatives residing in Iron Curtain countries, Credit and Arrest Checks Information has been received from appropriate credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain either no record or no additional pertinent information concerning Miss Smith, except the following: Records of the Credit Bureau, Incorporated, Washington, D, C., indicate Miss Smith has delinquent charge accounts with NAC Charge Plan, Baltimore, Maryland, and Lerner Shops, Arlington, Virginia. Docld:32319660 Page 55
ASIA ERG RENN Spanos COs Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 19927 (44 USC 2107 Hol DATE: 11-14-2017 Constance Clarice Smith Carroll Brennan, Office Manager, NAC Charge’ Plan, Baltimore, Maryland, advised Miss Smith opened an account with this firm in April, 1974. He said this account had an outstanding balance of $82 which was eventually written off as uncollectable; however, on May 25, 1977, Miss Smith paid the outstanding balance in full. A representative of Lerner Shops, New York, New York, advised Miss Smith opened an account with this firm in Arlington, Virginia, on an unspecified date, He said this account became delinquent in September, 1974; however, the outstanding balance was eventually paid in full. Miss Smith has indicated she was arrested in 1974 by the Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, D, C., because “marijuana was smoked in my car" and that subsequently this case was thrown out of court, Information has been received from appropriate law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no record concerning Miss Smith or her close relatives, except the following: . Records of the Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, D. C., indicate Miss Smith and Jerry L. Tolliver were charged with “possession of marijuana" on March 25, 1974, The records indicate the disposition of these charges as "no papered" and contain no additional pertinent information concerning this matter. These records also indicate Miss Smith's father, Mathew Roy Smith, was charged with "assault with a dangerous weapon (razor)" on December 5, 1972. The records indicate this charge was nol-prossed on a date not indicated. Agency Checks The Bureau of Personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission, has advised its files contain no record concerning Miss Smith. ~ 4 -  siaiisoes Page 56
SSO EO of 1999 (44 SC DATE: 11-14-2017 l= Mr. fehl - ioe. Terese T= o- Mier, Pee man ~ Mer, Daly Le- Me. Dente May 27, 1O77 BY LIATSON Hoverable Louie Stokes Chairmen Select mittee on Acsasainations United States Bouse of Representatives Washington, D. ¢. Deer ve. Chadrmean: in accordance with a request received from you on April 20, 1977, an investication has been conducted concerning Miss Johanna Lynn Smith. Transmitted herewith are two coples of a summary memorandum containing the resulte of thie investication. Mies Smith has indicated on Standard Form §6, Security Investication Data for Sensitive Position, which she executed on December 13, 1976, that she received peychiatric treatment at various times. In the absence oF & @pecifie request from you, no inquiry is being eonlucted concerning this aspect of her backeround . Sincerely yours, Clarence M. Zelley Director Enclosures (2) NOTE: Since Hovember, 1976, Miss Smith has been employed by the Select Committee on Assassinations, U. &. House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., as a researcher and decument clerk. Investigation favorable and complete. PID:rre (IX) (7) Decld:32319660 Page 57
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Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act Hoe Ss Aw ASE of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Ho 11-14-2017 George Robert Stephens Brother Walter E. Stephens Alexandria, Virginia Sister Mary E, Stephens Wheaton, Maryland Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are acquainted with Mr. Stephens' close relatives advised they are reputable individuals. Based on the background information furnished by Mr. Stephens and on investigation, he has no known close relatives residing in Iron Curtain countries, Credit and Arrest Checks Information has been received from appropriate credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain either no record or no additional pertinent information concerning Mr. Stephens, Information has been received from appropriate law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no record concerning Mr. Stephens or his close relatives, except the following: Records of the Fairfax County, Virginia, Police Department indicate Mr, Stephens' brother, Walter E, Stephens, was arrested on July 9, 1965, and charged with “disorderly conduct." On July 12, 1965, he paid a fine of $10 plus court costs for this charge. Security Clearance Mr. Stephens holds an active top secret clearance granted to him on November 10, 1975, by the Government Printing Office, Agency Checks sano nis Information has been received from the following governmental agencies indicating their files contain either ~ 3 « Docld: 32319660 Page 59
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Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records.Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hote). | DATE: 11-14-2017 att rn ere eee gigas goes ene , oe ape cod . ae WASHINGTON, DC. 20535. cy aie ops fon ao as che aie en wed August “MR, SVENI THE INVESTIGATION 0 SEN COVERED INQUIRIES |» KS TO BIS CHARACTER, LOYALTY, AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO 7 INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OF HIS INCOME, ee Mr. Svendsen attended Virginia Commonwealth . University, Richmond, Virginia, from February, 1972, to August, 1976, when he was graduated, receiving a B.S. degree, Employment . “May, 1969, to Habn Shoes, Alexandria, Virginia, August., 1970 as a stock clerk on a part-time Cae . basis. . es June, 1970, to. - . soos. Arrow Moving and Storage Company, . . September, 1970; and. - |... » Imeorporated, Alexandria, Virginia,  § ~ «duly, 1971, to. > _ >> -- 8 a laborer Sy September, 1971 : September, 1971, to Society for Prevention of Cruelty November, 1971 to Animals, Richmond, Virginia, as a driver and kennel worker on a ‘ part-time basis June, 1972, to — Quality Moving and Storage Company, September, 1972 Alexandria, Virginia, as a laborer April, 1973, to . Cycleland, Incorporated, Richmond, September, 1973 Virginia, as a motorcycle mechanic FBI/DOu Doclda: 32319660 Page 61
| Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hote). DATE: 11-14-2017 co) Lance William Svendsen Close Relatives Mr. Svendsen has the following close relatives: Father Leroy William Svendsen Randolph Air Force Base, Texas Stepmother Doris Svendsen Randolph Air Force Base, Texas Half sister Kristy Svendsen Randolph Air Force Base, Texas Brother Randy Lee Svendsen Arlington, Virginia Mother Jean Svendsen Alexandria, Virginia Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are acquainted with Mr. Svendsen's close relatives advised they are reputable individuals, Based on the background information furnished by Mr. Svendsen and on investigation, he has no -known relatives residing in Iron Curtain countries. Credit and Arrest Checks Information has been received from appropriate credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain either no record or no additional pertinent information concerning Mr. Svendsen. information has been received from appropriate law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no record concerning Mr. Svendsen or his close relatives, except the following: Records of the Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles, Richmond, Virginia, indicate that Mr. Svendsen has received nine traffic citations during the period of April, 1969, to March, 1977. These violations consisted of -~ 3 Doclda:32319660 Page 62
| Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 USC 2107 Hote). DATE: 11-14-2017 o Lance William Svendsen speeding, no valid state inspection sticker, operating a motor vehicle with expired state tags, and failure to obey a highway sign. He appeared in various courts and paid fines ranging from $8.75 to $20, Records of the above-mentioned office also indicate that Mr. Svendsen's brother, Randy Lee Svendsen, was arrested on April 16, 1967, for driving while intoxicated in the State of Florida, for which he was convicted. The records did not contain any sentencing information for this arrest, He was also cited for speeding on two occasions in Virginia, for which he paid fines, and for failure to obey a traffic signal, for which he also paid a fine. fhe amounts of the fines were not contained in the records. Miscellaneous Mr. Svendsen indicated that while he has never had a nervous breakdown, or any mental disability, he did seek help from a psychiatrist in connection with his parents’ divorce while in high school. Agency Checks Information has been received from the Bureau of Personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission, and the Central Intelligence Agency indicating their files contain no record concerning Mr. Svendsen. The central files of the FBI, including the files of the Identification Division, contain no additional pertinent information concerning Mr. Svendsen, Docld:32319660 Page 63
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Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 19927 (44 USC 2107 Hote). DATE: 11-14-7017 . NM . Robert Karl Tanenbaum June, 1968, to Unemployed and residing in August, 1968 | New York, New York, while preparing for the New York State Bar examination August, 1968, to Office of the District Attorney December, 1976 of New York County, New York, 88 an assistant district attorney December, 1976, to Select Committee on Assassinations, the. present Subcommittee on the Assassination of John F, Kennedy, United States House of Representatives, Washington, D, C., as deputy chief counsel Marital Status Mr. Tanenbaum is married to the former Patricia Tyre and they and their daughter, Rachael Tanenbaum, reside at 4441 Warren Street, Northwest, Washington, D, C, Interviews ~ Robert M, Morgenthau, District Attorney of New York County, New York, advised he has known Mr, Tanenbaum professionally for approximately eight years, He described him as a talented and competent trial lawyer and an aggressive investigator, He stated Mr. Tanenbaum's weakness is not in the areas of talent or ability, but rather in his inability to "get along with people," He said Mr, Tanenbaum experienced some difficulties with law enforcement personnel who had worked on parallel cases with him, Mr, Morgenthau said he could not recall specific instances, but advised that these difficulties dealt with the cooperation between Mr, Tanenbaum and law enforcement personnel or the lack thereof, Mr, Morgenthau further advised Mr, Tanenbaum was more interested in trying cases than performing administrative duties, and for this reason he considers him to be a poor administrator, a -2- Docld:32319660 Page 67 _
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hotey. DATE: 11-14-2017 : - oN - { , Robert Karl Tanenbaum He stated Mr, Tanenbaum is “very press conference conscious" and places a high degree of importance on this medium, He stated further that in his opinion if Mr, Tanenbaum does not like the way things were proceeding during an investigation he might leak information to the press, Mr, Morgenthau commented favorably concerning Mr, Tanenbaum's associates, reputation, and loyalty, He said he recommends Mr, Tanenbaum for a position of responsibility with the Select Committee on Assassinations, United States House of Representatives, Washington, D, C,, with the qualification, however, that Mr, Tanenbaum receive strong supervision, ; x . Robert Del Grosso, Special Attorney, Cleveland Strike Force, Department of Justice, Cleveland, Ohio, advised he was associated with Mr, Tanenbaun for approximately one year and a half during 1973 and 1974, when he was serving on the Brooklyn Strike Force, Department of Justice, Brooklyn, New York, and Mr, Tanenbaum was an assistant district attorney in the Office of Robert M, Morgenthau, District Attorney, New York County, New York, He stated that at that time Mr, Tanenbaum had a reputation of being a very able attorney, He said he considers Mr, Tanenbaum to be a loyal American, Mr, Del Grosso stated that the Federal prosecutors and the local- prosecutors were seeking information from the same witnesses before grand juries in connection with investigations into organized crime, He said cooperation became completely one-sided in Mr, Tanenbaum's favor, in that Mr, Tanenbaum would receive the information he requested, but did not reciprocate, Mr, Del Grosso also stated that on one occasion when negotiations were being conducted to effect the surrender of a Federal fugitive, Mr, Tanenbaum did not cooperate with him and negotiated that surrender of the fugitive himself, attended by a good deal of publicity, Mr, Del Grosso advised that all he wishes to say concerning this matter is that Mr, Tanenbaum was completely uncooperative, He stated he would not hire Mr, Tanenbaum and he does not recommend him for a position of trust and confidence with the Federal Government, An individual who requested confidentiality advised in Washington, D, C,, that he has known Mr, Tanenbaum on a professional basis for approximately five months, - 3. [ooorassa2sa0e Page 63
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 19927 (44 USC 2107 Hotey. DATE: 11-14-2017 . (~~ ; _~ NL ° —— Robert Karl Tanenbaum He stated Mr, Tanenbaum seriously needs to develop a better attitude toward the security of documents, He stated he does not wish to comment further regarding this matter and would not furnish specific instances regarding the above statement, He said he considers Mr, Tanenbaum to be both dedicated and reliable and stated he has no reason to question Mr, Tanenbaum's character, associates, reputation, or loyalty, and he recommends him for a position with the Government, A second individual who requested confidentiality advised in Washington, D, C,, that he has known Mr, Tanenbaum on a professional basis for approximately four months, He stated Mr, Tanenbaum is somewhat "arrogant" at times and he is not willing to conform to existing security procedures, He stated he does not wish to comment further regarding this matter and would not furnish specific instances regarding his statements, He said he has no reason to question Mr, Tanenbaum's character, associates, reputation, or loyalty, and he recommends him for a position with the Government, Thirty-five additional persons, consisting of current and former supervisors and co-workers, present and former neighbors, references, professional associates, and social acquaintances of Mr, Tanenbaum's, were interviewed and they advised he is a loyal American whose character, reputation, and associates are above reproach, He was described as competent, aggressive, dedicated, thorough, precise, and well organized, It was stated that Mr, Tanenbaum is an experienced and thorough investigator and that he is a skillful and competent trial lawyer, Several professional associates stated Mr, Tanenbaum is a capable and dedicated attorney, One former supervisor stated Mr, Tanenbaum is a well-organized administrator, Another former supervisor described Mr, Tanenbaum as a dedicated and hardworking attorney who is very capable in his duties, Close Relatives Mr, Tanenbaum's mother, Ruth Tanenbaum, is deceased, In addition to his wife and daughter, mentioned previously, Mr, Tanenbaum has the following living close relatives: [socrassz2sa0ce Page 69
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Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 S¢ 2107. Hote). DATE: 11-14-2017 . : ~\ . EN Joseph Aloysious Thomas Sister Blanche Halt -Mechanicsville, Maryland Son oe Joseph R. Thomas Washington, D.C. Son Rodney E. Thomas . San Francisco, California Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are acquainted with Mr. Thomas’ close relatives advised they are reputable individuals, Based on the background information furnished by Mr. Thomas and on investigation, he has no known close relatives residing in Iron Curtain countries. Credit and Arrest Checks Information has been received from appropriate credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain either no record or no additional pertinent information concerning Mr. Thomas. Information has been received from appropriate law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no record concerning Mr. Thomas or his close relatives, except the Following: Records of the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration reflect a motor vehicle warrant was issued for Mr. Thomas on February 17, 1974, and satisfied on March 2, 1974. The nature of the warrant is’ not identified. Agency Checks Information has been received from the Bureau of Personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission, indicating its files contain no record concerning Mr..Thomas. DoclId: 32319660 Page 71.
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 199? (44 Ws¢ 2107 Hote). DATE: 11-14-2017. . ; fo =, ‘ = on 1 - Mr. Monahan tO (Q)- Mr. Peelfian wos dT - Mr. Dal ; “oe _l- Mr. Hurst ( 1 - Mr. Mullen August 19, 1977 BY LIAISON Honorable Louis Stekes Chairman Select Cormittee on Assassinations United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C. Dear Jr. Chairman: In accordance with a request received from you on Joly 20, 1977, an investigation has been conducted con- cerning Mr. William Karrol Triplett. ‘Transmitted herewith are two copies of a summary memorandun containing the results of this investigation. Ds An applicant-type investigation was conducted | concerning Mr. Triplett in 1974, the results of which have been incorporated into the enclosed summary memorandum. . - Sincerely yours,  ~ Clarence M. Kelley a Director i Enclosures (2) JM:djw (IX) (7). . NOTE: Triplett recently employed as staff counsel, Select Committee on Assassinations, United States House of Repre- - sentatives, Washington, D. C. Previously employed as attorney-advisor, LEAA, United States Department of Justice, Washington, D. C. One former supervisor hesitates to . recommend because Triplett left LEAA on day resignation . accepted and did not complete current projects. _Two cita- tions for which he paid fines of $100 and $302 located for Triplett. Tavestigations otherwise favorable and complete. DoclId:32319660 Page 72 _
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' Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 USC 2107 Hotey. DATE: 11-14-2017 . . ; ; William Karrol Triplett Marital Status Mr. Triplett is married to the former Arlene Ann Jakovich and they and their children, Stephen and Patricia, reside at 6362 Burton Circle, Falls Church, Virginia. Interviews William Ryan, Acting Director, Civil Rights Compliance Division, Law Enforcement Assistance Administra- . tion, Department of Justice, Washington, D. C., advised he has known Mr. Triplett professionally since August, 1974... | He described Mr. Triplett as a good attorney who is capable ' of doing a fine job. He stated, however, that in his opinion Mr. Triplett had become unhappy with his position and did not like reporting to an immediate supervisor whom he, Mr, Triplett, considered to be his intellectual inferior. ' He advised that under other circumstances he would like having Mr. Triplett working for him. He stated he knows nothing of a derogatory nature concerning Mr. Triplett's character, associates, reputation, or loyalty. However, he stated he hesitates to recommend Mr. Triplett for a position of trust and confidence due to the fact that, when Mr. Triplett's resignation had been accepted, instead of finishing the pro- jects in which he was deeply involved, he terminated the same day and did not complete the work week. Sixty-three additional persons, consisting of current and former supervisors and co-workers, present and former neighbors, references, professional associates, and social acquaintances of Mr. Triplett's, were interviewed during the investigations and they advised he is a loyal American whose character, reputation, and associates are above reproach. He was described as cooperative, hardworking, honest, conscientious, dependable, and discreet. It was stated that Mr. Triplett is a competent and dedicated attorney who exhibits a dedicated approach to his duties, and who willingly works long hours on essential projects. It was also stated that Mr. Triplett is fair and equitable in dealing with his associates, and he is able to handle complex matters while achieving most effective results. They highly recom- mended him for a position of trust and responsibility. [oocza:seas96e Page 7T4_
. Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 ts use 2107 Hote). DATE: 11-14-2017 . . . > C | C » wT William Karrol Triplett Close Relatives In addition to his wife and children, mentioned previously, Mr. Triplett. has the following close relatives: Father co -- Blythe Calhoun Triplett Delano, California | Mother : Laura Stuhr Triplett ae - Delano, California Brother =. Michael Lee Triplett ys oo . Visalia, California - Persons interviewed during these inquiries who are _ acquainted with Mr. Triplett's close relatives advised they -are reputable individuals. | Credit and Arrest Checks Information has been received from appropriate credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain either no record or no additional pertinent information concerning Mr. Triplett. . Information has been received from appropriate law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no record concerning Mr. Triplett or his close relatives, except the following: Records of the Police Department, Delano, California, indicate Mr. Triplett was cited on November 15, 1959, for attempting to purchase alcoholic beverages while using an altered identification card, and paid a $100 fine. The records also indi- cate he was cited on April 9, 1972, for. -, drunk driving, which resulted in a minor -accident, and paid a $302 fine. . nes . - . ~~ [pocsasaeaso6co Page 75 _ ; : : .
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 3107 Hote). DATE: 11-14-9017 1 - . Monahan an Burst er ur. ee juan . i- br. Gentry Hevenber 18, 1977 BY LIATSON | Honorable Louis Stokes Chairman felect Committees on Assassinations United States House of Representatives LY Washington D. Ce oo . Dear Tir. chairman: ge Reference is made. to ny ‘letter dated Novenber 3, 1977, which furnished you a summary memorandum containing the results of investigation concucted concerning ‘Mes. Olive Esther Wagner. fransmitted herewith are two copies of a supplemental summary memorandum containing the results of additional investigation conducted in this matter. oe ghis completes the investigation in this matter, a Sincerely yours, Clarence i. Kelley ' Director Enclosures (2) WGrske (2x) (7) NOTE: One former supervisor and one former asseciate of Urs. Wagner's said she had a negative attituce towards her exployment. Investigation otherwise favorable and complete. DoclId: 32319660 Page 76_
| Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 Use 2107 Hote). DATE: 11-14-2017 (— oo UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION =: WASHINGTON, D.C. .:20535 November 18, 1977 OLIVE ESTHER WAGNER The information in this summary memorandum supplements the information contained in a summary memo- randum dated November 3, 1977. , Interviews -*. An individual who has requested confidentiality . and was previously employed in a responsible position by the University of Miami Medical School, Miami, Florida, advised he was acquainted with Mrs. Wagner on a professional basis’ | during the period she was employed’ by this medical school ‘as a secretary. He said it is his opinion Mrs. Wagner had a_ “negative attitude toward her work during this period, He explained that on two occasions, Mrs. Wagner was granted two days off from work and proceeded to remain off for the entire week without notifying any of her superiors or co-workers. He said that on both occasions that this occurred, Mrs. Wagner was, in. his opinion, evasive and secretive as to her absences and he would not vouch for her character, loyalty, reputation; or associates and would not rehire Mrs. Wagner. He said he would not recommend Mrs. Wagner for a position of trust and responsi- bility. : A second individual who has requested confidentiality and who was acquainted with Mrs. Wagner during her employment by the Miami University Medical School, Miami, Florida, advised that prior to Mrs. Wagner's leaving her employment with Miami University she was absent from work without notification or authorization. She said Mrs. Wagner was granted two days off but did not return for over a week and did not offer any explana- tion for her absence, and for this reason she would not comment on Mrs. Wagner's character, loyalty, reputation, or associates. She said she would not recommend Mrs. Wagner for a position of trust and responsibility. Nw oy FBI/DOs [ocza:sea196e Page TT.
DATE: 11-14-2017 ~ Te, Morea par . ~ Me, Da ~~ Me. Buret 1 ~ Me. Mallen Oeteber 11, 1977 BY LIALTZON honor a> le Lowle Stokes Chairoan Select Committce on Acsagsinations United States fouse of Representatives Vannington, 0. C. Dear ee, Cee een: Yn aceordance with a requeet received on September ¢, 1977, an investigation hae been conducted eoneerning 2x Transmitted herewith are two copies of a suemary memorandws containing the results of thie investigation. Sincerely yours, . Clarence M. Kelley OLrector rooloceures: ©) IéM:djw (1x) (7) NOTE: Walker recently employed as investigator, Mouse Select Committee on Aes#esinations, Washington, D. CC. He wes police ofticer for thirty yeers in Atlanta, Georgia. Three vrofer- sional associates do not recommend, one has reservations and one declined to give any type of recommendation, citing Walker's reaction to reduetion- in rank a few years ago. Walker flied complaint against police departmerit, bet cage Glemiaeed. He suffered heart attack 1972. Alec has d€labetes and controlled high blood pressure. Investication otherwise favorable and complete. | Docid:327319660 Page 76
Se Released under: the John Fe - Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 19927 (44 USC 2107 Hi DATE: 11-14-2017 Robert James Walker Employment June, 1940, to Mr. Walker has advised he was January, 1941 unemployed and residing in Atlanta, Georgia. November, 1945, to Mr. Walker has advised he was June, 1946 employed as a driver by the Georgia Transit Company, Atlanta, Georgia. This employment could only be verified through records ; for approximately two weeks during January, 1946. September, 1947, to Police Department, Atlanta, september, 1977 Georgia, as a police officer and detective september, 1977, to Select Committee on Assassinations, the present United States House of Representa~ tives, Washington, D. C., as an investigator Marital Status Mr. Walker is married to the former Roberta Lena Harmon. They and their daughter, Vivian, reside at 1838 Monroe Drive, Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Walker has advised his wife is a United States citizen, While in Washington, D. C., he is temporarily residing with his daughter, Debra W, Ball, in Alexandria, Virginia. Ynterviews Eldrin A. Bell, Deputy Director, Police Department, Atlanta, Georgia, advised he has known Mr. Walker for approxi- mately sixteen years. He stated Mr. Walker served under his supervision as a detective on the larceny squad for approxi- mately one year. He said he considers Mr. Walker's performance aS average. He advised Mr. Walker has gone from one end of the spectrum to the other regarding race relations. He said in years past Mr. Walker did not get along well with the department's black officers but stated Mr, Walker is now very friendly with many of the same black officers. He advised he oo 2 om Docld:32319660 Page 60
WEA SAN tion Records Collection : ENS SS | OE Released under the John F.: Kennedy Assassina Act of 19927 (44 USC 2107 Ho DATE: 11-14-2017 Robert James Walker personally heard Mr. Walker state that on one occasion he, Mr. Walker, had followed another police officer home and witnessed this officer's personal use of a department vehicle. He advised no disciplinary action was taken against the officer since the city permits reasonably liberal use of city vehicles by city officers. He stated Mr. Walker, at the time, was not assigned to the inspecting staff or the internal affairs section of the department. He advised, in his opinion, Mr. Walker has a mild form of rebellion against authority. He said he questions whether Mr. Walker would make a suitable investigator for the committee to which he has applied for employment. He said he also questions Mr. Walker's physical condition since Mr, Walker has recently had numerous absences for sick leave. He said nothing has ever come to his attention which would cause him to question Mr. Walker's loyalty; however, he said he is not in a position to make any type of recommendation regarding Mr. Walker's employment with the Federal Government. James L. Mullins, Captain, Background Investigations Section, Police Department, Atlanta, Georgia, advised he has known Mr. Walker for approximately sixteen years. He stated he is aware that Mr. Walker was reduced in rank approximately three or four years ago due to insubordination. He stated that, in his opinion, as a result of the reduction in rank, Mr. Walker made an unsupportive accusation against the depart- ment, He said Mr. Walker charged John Inman, then Chief of Police, with planting evidence on a city official. He stated that. nothing of consequence resulted against Chief Inman or Mr. Walker following this accusation, He advised he discussed this matter with Mr. Walker, and Mr. Walker indicated he regretted making this accusation, He stated nothing has ever come to his attention which would cause him to question Mr. Walker's loyalty to the Government but stated, however, that in all honesty he does not believe he could recommend Mer. Walker for a position with the Government. George Royal, Captain, Crimes Against Persons Unit, Police Department, Atlanta, Georgia, advised he has known Mr. Walker for approximately twenty-seven years and has worked with him as a partner, He stated he considers -~3- Docid:32319660 Page 61
-— Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 USC 2107 Ho DATE: 11-14-2017 Robert James Walker Mr. Walker to have been a very competent investigator but stated Mr. Walker has, in his opinion, become bitter in recent years following his demotion in rank and his being treated unfairly by a previous administration. He said he feels Mr. Walker has allowed his feelings to interfere with his investigative abilities, He said he would not hesitate to put Mr. Walker in an investigative position if Mr. Walker could forgive and forget any injustices to him which occurred in the past. He stated he believes Mr, Walker has not performed up to his capabilities during the last two or three years, He said he personally likes Mr, Walker and said he has no reason to question Mr, Walker's character or loyalty but stated he does have reservations about recommending Mr. Walker for a position of trust. John F,. Johnson, Jr,, Captain, Records Section, Police Department, Atlanta, Georgia, advised he has known Mr. Walker since 1947. He said they served together as uniform patrolmen, and Mr. Walker later served as a patrol- man under his supervision, He stated Mr. Walker was a dedicated law enforcement officer in earlier days, but, in his opinion, following Mr. Walker's demotion, he became openly embittered with his assignment. He stated Mr. Walker became very controversial in his stand against the department and said Mr. Walker's wife even picketed the police station on Mr. Walker's behalf. He stated he questions Mr, Walker's selection for a position with the Select Committee on Assassinations, United States House of Representatives, Washington, D..C., due to Mr. Walker's questionable effective- ness and his age. He stated he believes that if Mr. Walker happened to disagree with the policy of the committee, that the committee might be confronted with a similiar situation. He said nothing has ever come to his attention which would cause him to question Mr, Walker's loyalty but stated he believes a more suitable candidate could be located. An individual who has requested confidentiality advised he has known Mr. Walker for over twenty-six years as a fellow police officer. He said he initially regarded Mr, Walker as a good "street" police officer and later as a good "street" detective. He stated he was responsible for Mr. Walker's promotion to the rank of sergeant, He stated that in approximately 1973 he felt Mr. Walker was overly supportive of a fellow officer who had been suspended from -~ 4 | Docld: 32319660 Page 42
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 19927 (44 USC 2107 H DATE: 11-14-2017 Robert James Walker duty. He said Mr. Walker took offense and, in his opinion, became insubordinate and, as a result, was reduced in rank. He said he could not remember the specific details concerning Mr. Walker's insubordination. He said Mr. Walker took the matter to court but the case was subsequently dismissed. He advised Mr. Walker's wife picketed the police department at the time, He stated Mr. Walker later openly supported Maynard Jackson in his mayoral campaign. He said he believes Mr. Walker probably expected to regain his previous rank if Maynard Jackson was elected Mayor, He said he declines to comment concerning Mr. Walker's honesty, loyalty, or character and said he does not recommend Mr. Walker for a position with the Government. | W. A. Jones, Lieutenant, Larceny Squad, Police Department, Atlanta, Georgia, advised he was Mr. Walker's most recent immediate supervisor. He said he has known Mr. Walker for approximately twenty-five years and stated he regards him as a good investigator and dedicated law enforce- ment officer. He said Mr. Walker prepares his cases well and said he is dependable and conscientious, He stated he knows nothing unfavorable concerning Mr. Walker's honesty, loyalty, or character, He said Mr. Walker has had a considerable amount of sick leave in the past year, He stated, however, that Mr. Walker's health appears to be satisfactory at the present time and said he recommends him for a position of trust with the Government, W. A. Groover, Detective, Larceny Squad, Police Department, Atlanta, Georgia, advised he has known Mr. Walker for approximately twenty years and stated he and Mr. Walker were patrolmen at the same time and were until recently assigned to the same squad. He said he has had the opportunity to observe Mr. Walker and stated he regards him as an excellent investigator due to his high number of solved cases and convictions. He said Mr. Walker is dependable, personable, and cooperative. He commented favorably concerning Mr. Walker's honesty, loyalty, and character and said he recommends him for a position with the Government. W. E. Harwell, Lieutenant, Burglary Squad, Police Department, Atlanta, Georgia, advised he has known Mr. Walker for approximately twenty-five years as a fellow police officer, Docld: 32319660 .Page 63
SOR SON SE Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Ho DATE: 11-14-2017 Robert James Walker He said he had been Mr. Walker's supervisor for approximately five years. He said Mr. Walker handled a variety of violations and did a commendable job. He said he is confident that Mr. Walker's effectiveness is the same now as it had been in the past. He commented favorably concerning Mr. Walker's character, associates, and loyalty and said he recommends him without hesitation for a position of confidence and trust with the Government, Arthur Cardell, Commander, Crimes Against Property Section, Police Department, Atlanta, Georgia, advised he was Mr. Walker's most recent unit commander. He stated Mr. Walker served under his supervision for approximately one year. He said Mr. Walker's performance is rated as satisfactory due to his convictions and arrests record, He stated Mr. Walker has the respect of other officers for being a "square shooter," He said he is aware that Mr. Walker had been treated for hypertension and diabetes and has had considerable sick leave during 1977. He said that recently Mr. Walker's health has not hindered him in the performance of his duties. He said Mr. Walker follows the rules and regulations of the department to the letter, He stated Mr. Walker is dependable, honest, and loyal and a man of good character. He said he recommends Mr. Walker for a position of confidence and trust with the Government. Ben Varner, retired, advised in Tucker, Georgia, he has known Mr. Walker for approximately thirty years and said he has had a close professional relationship with him over the last twenty years. He stated he previously served as a detective with the Police Department, Dekalb County, Georgia, and had numerous dealings with Mr, Walker who was then employed as a detective with the Police Department, Atlanta, Georgia. He stated Mr, Walker is intelligent, aggres- sive, and effective. He also advised Mr. Walker has displayed avery cooperative attitude. He said he believes Mr. Walker would have advanced further within the police department except that he became involved in controversy when he stood up against the existing authorities in favor of his fellow associates who had been reduced in rank, He said Mr. Walker is not prejudiced and advised he considers him a very loyal and trustworthy individual. He said he recommends him for a position with the Federal Government. DoelTdad: 32319660 Page 64
SE Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act. of 1997 (44 USC. 2107 Ho DATE: 11-14-2017 Robert James Walker Reginald Eaves, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety, City of Atlanta, Georgia, advised he first met Mr. Walker in approximately 1973 during the mayoral campaign of Maynard Jackson. He said Mr. Walker, who was then a police officer with the Police Department, Atlanta, Georgia, supported Mr, Jackson in his campaign. He stated he had occasion ta observe Mr. Walker during the campaign and was very impressed with him. He said he believes Mr. Walker put his job on the line by supporting Mr. Jackson for Mayor and said he considers this a courageous thing to have done. “He advised that following Mr. Jackson's election, he, Mr. Eaves, became the Commissioner of Public Safety and promoted Mr. Walker to detective. He said he has had considerable opportunity to observe Mr. Walker in the performance of his duties and stated Mr. Walker impressed him a great deal as an excellent police officer and a man of ability, intelligence, and competence, He commented favorably concerning Mr. Walker's character, associates, reputation, and loyalty and said he recommends him for a position of trust and confidence with the Government. David A. Russell, M.D., Atlanta, Georgia, advised he is Mr. Walker's physician. He said Mr. Walker had suffered a heart attack in November, 1972, and was hospitalized for approximately ten days. He said Mr. Walker had incurred no complications from this heart attack. He advised further that in April, 1977, it was determined that Mr. Walker has. diabetes, He said Mr. Walker is treated for diabetes by being placed on a diet and said he receives no medication. He said Mr. Walker also has controlled high blood pressure. | He advised, in his judgment, Mr. Walker's physical condition should not affect his availability or effectiveness. He stated he has known Mr. Walker for approximately ten years and said he considers him to be personable, honest, loyal, and dedicated. He said he highly recommends Mr. Walker for a position with the Govern- ment. Twenty additional persons, consisting of current and former supervisors and co-workers, present and former neighbors, references, professional associates, and social acquaintances of Mr. Walker's, were interviewed and they advised he is a loyal ~ Tw Docld: 32319660 Page 85
Released under the John 'F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 19927 (44 USC 2107 ii DATE: 11-14-2017 Robert James Walker Miscellaneous Records of the Superior Court, Fulton County, Atlanta, Georgia, indicate Robert James Walker, plaintiff, filed a complaint on May 10, 1974, charging John F. Inman and the City of Atlanta, Georgia, defendants, for summarily and without cause, demoting him from the rank of sergeant to the rank of patrolman, On May 6, 1975, the plaintiff's complaint was dismissed. On February 23, 1976, the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia affirmed the trial court judge's opinion, : A representative of the Personnel Section, Police Department, Atlanta, Georgia, advised Mr. Walker's personnel file contains no information concerning the reason for his reduction in rank from sergeant to patrolman. She added that at the time promotions and demotions were conducted at the discretion of the Chief of Police, without charges being brought or a disciplinary hearing being held. Agency Checks Information has been received from the following governmental agencies indicating their files contain either no record or no additional pertinent information concerning Mr. Walker: Bureau of Personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission; Central Intelligence Agency; and the Defense Central Index of Investigations, The central files of the FBI, including the files of the Identification Division, contain no additional perti- nent information concerning Mr. Walker. Docld:32319660 Page 66
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“Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hot OSLER RGEC ES oe Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection DATE: 11-14-2017 Kevin Walsh These records also indicate Mr, Walsh's brother, Alfred Francis Walsh, Jr., was arrested on eight occasions between August 20, 1968, and June 28, 1970, on charges including absent without official leave from the United States Army, being drunk, malicious damage to a vehicle, and minor in possession of liquor, The dispositions for these arrests range from released to the military authorities to not guilty, Miscellaneous John J, Donavan, Supervisor, Claims Department, Aetna Insurance Company, Boston, Massachusetts, advised records indicate Mr, Walsh was injured on October 9, 1970, while an employee of Warehouse 13, Incorporated, Boston, Massachusetts, He was operating an elevator when his right foot was caught between the elevator and the fourth floor, sustaining fractures in his right foot, He stated it was a valid claim and that a medical report dated May 20, 1971, indicated Mr, Walsh had a one inch atrophy of his calf and a thickening of his instep of his right foot, He advised Mr, Walsh received $70 per week for a period of 96 weeks, and on November 21, 1972, was awarded a $14,000 settlement plus attorney fees of $2,150, Agency Checks The files of the Bureau of Personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission, contain no record concerning Mr, Walsh, The central files of the FBI, including the files of the Identification Division, contain no additional pertinent information concerning Mr, Walsh, Docld:32319660 Page 91
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g @leased under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records DATE: 11-14-2017 Dean Browning Webb Records of the Los Angeles County, California, Sheriff's Office indicate Mr, Webb's father, Louis L. Fuller, was cited on September 28, 1967, and August 13, 1969, respectively, for "driving under the influence of alcohol." No dispositions for these charges were shown. Bar Affiliation * Mr, Webb is eligible to practice law in the State of Oregon, No grievances have been filed against him, Agency Checks Information has been received from the Bureau of personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission, indicating its files contain no record concerning Mr. Webb. The central files of the FBI, including the files ef the Identification Division, contain no additional perti- nent information concerning Mr, Webb, Docld:32319660 Page 93
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Eee ection Act of 1997 (44 USC AHA 7, SNOW SSRN ISA OSE NS EN NRW RW Re eased under the John FF. Kennedy Assassination Records DATE: 11-14-2017 Anne Paul Wilander Information has been received from appropriate law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no record concerning Mrs, Wilander or her close relatives, except the following: Records of the Charleston County Police Department, North Charleston, South Carolina, indicate Mrs, Wilander's brother, Hugh Paul, was arrested on March 24, 1976, on the charge of public disorderly conduct and paid a fine of $100, The records contain no additional information concerning this arrest, In . addition, the arresting officer could furnish no additional pertinent information concerning this arrest, The Central Intelligence Agency has advised its files contain no pertinent identifiable information concerning Mrs, Wilander, The central files of the FBI, including the files of the identification Division, contain no additional pertinent information concerning Mrs, Wilander, DoelId:32319660 Page 96
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Released under the: dohn F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 199? (44 USC 2107 H re 11-14-2017 Leslie Helen Wieelman Persons interviewed during this inguiry who are acquainted with Miss Wizelman's close relatives advised they are all reputable individuals, except for her brother, Todd Wizelman, A police officer of the Towanda, Pennsylvania, Police Department who requested confidentiality advised that Todd Wizelman is using and dealing in illegal. narcotics, According to another Pennsylvania State police officer who also requested confidentiality, he is suspected of dealing in hard drugs. Both officers added their information was received from confidential sources whose identities they do not wish to disclose and that no evidence to date has been developed to support a prosecutable violation, Based on the background information furnished by Miss Wizelman and on investigation, she has no known close rélatives residing in Iron Curtain countries, Credit and Arrest Checks Information has been received from appropriate eredit reporting agencies indicating their files contain either no record or no additional pertinent information concerning Miss Wizelman, Information has been received from appropriate law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no record concerning Miss Wizgelman or her close relatives, Agency Checks Information has been received from the Bureau of Personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission, and the Central Intelligence Agency indicating their files * contain no record concerning Miss Wizelman, The central files of the FBI, including the files of the Identification Division, contain no additional pertinent information concerning Miss Wizgelman, we sa ae Docld: 32319660 Page 96
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Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992? (44 USc 2107 Hotey. DATE: 11-14-2017 fc 7 Sr . : — _ Honorable Levis Stokes NOTE : Lehner, Deputy Chief Counsel, King assassination, Kouse Select Committee on Assassinations, was former Assistant District Attorney, New York County, New York, (961 - 1976). Morgenthau, District Attorney of New York County recommends, but notes Lehner can be cantankerous, argumentative, and tends to "run off on his own,” Enyestigation complete and favorable; NON ~ NO S FOES i fDocld: 32319660 Page 100