Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992? (44 USC 2107 Hote). DATE: 11-14-2017 : FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION * THIS CASE ORIGINATED AT LOS ANSELES FILE No. LA 100421298 i REPORT MADE AT ‘ DATE WHEN MADE PERIOD FoR REPORT MADE BY : f ‘LOS ANGELES 1/28 /u9 32/78/18 ; BERNARR M. PIACEK ~ MOR 3 JOH! HOVARD LAWSON, W.a.8ey ae ri Jacob Levy, Jack Lawson. . INTERNAL SECURITY-C § ‘ SYNOPSIS OF FACTS: i on 11/8/L8 the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear LAYSONfs con- ? tempt case prior to the case review by U. S. Court of Appeals. Subject is — t anxious to get a job in the motion picture studios as 4t would be a | i "tremendous victory" if he could get a writing job. LAWS O's: forthcoming 5 . book now in the hands of the publishers. LAWSON's activities in A.S.P. = set out. Subject considers himself most qualified person in Hollywood to ‘ - speak on the Russian Revolution. LEX GOLDSLITH, National Director of C.R.C. 4 had dinner with LAWSON on his recent trip to Los Angeles. Subject later be epole at C.R.C. Conference. He spoke on California Labor School Conference’ 4 on topic "History of Democratic Thought in‘Amierica." . Dr.° PHILLIP FONER of : the New York Jefferson School of Social Science spoke on the same California Labor School Conference and resided at LAYSON's home while in Los Angeles.” At election time subject cogmented that J. PARNELL THOMAS may be off the House Comittee on Un-American Activities and further commented that RANKIN will replace him. This is desirable, according to the subject, as "we have cooked up a lot of stuff regarding him." Contribution to I.P.P. set out. + On 1/31/49 LAWSON will start series of six lectures sponsored by the A.S.P.," Council on "A New Approach to American History and Our Cultural Heritage." ~ Announcement of above inclosed with this revort. ’ ° - Pf = : REFERENCE: Bureau File 100-219. . Report of SA BERNARR Lf. PIACEK, Los Angeles, 9/17/18. es . «4 ALL INFORMATION Cr ce HEREIN JS UNSLASS DO NOT WRITE IN THESE SPACES . Gpsureau (Encls-¥) -New York - 3-Los Angeles 400- B90750- /YRe- Cher, bf Scuted el ©. & GOVERRMEXT Painting OFFICE = —37059-1 Mocld:32338970 Page 2 co Bt
eleased: under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 7107 Note}. DATE* i pit -14- 2017 i 4 | a IA 100-21198 oe | me eit LA JO-1 advised that to he. best of his knomledge LAWSON. wae has occipied his time writing a book or books 6h his own initiative. ~- ey fCNDI LA JO-1 reported on December 16, 19 8 that LAWSON has now commented ay ‘tmt he would take any writing job even if 4t meant a but in salary. { -LAWSON said it would i be at mendous victory if he could get hired.  Aawised that JACK. LARSON 4s writing a book and that TEVENSON and EDITH{DIAMOND to type some. of the material. In this cofinection Los Angeles T-1 reported on October 12, 1948 that a large husky man who was lame in the right. leg appeared at the ‘home of EDITH DIAMOND in Sherman Oaks, California.- This erson drove a Ford | car bearing 198 California license plate #71 ¥ 273. The records of the ’ Division of Motor Vehicles for the State of California reflected that the above mentioned automobile license is assigned te JOHN HOWARD LAWSON. ~ SS ! Tre Los Angele » T-1 specifically stated tha HOARD Ta LAWSON entered the house at'15120 Hesby Street, Sherman Oaks, os Angeles telephone directory reflects thet this is the home of MUNIXDIAMOND and EDITH DIAMOND. .CNDE th cS8e has advised that both MUNI and EDITH DIAMOND are members of the Los ingeles County Cormuni st Party, eg PR bets be “tee wets CNDI IA JO~1 advised on October 17, 1918 that LAWSON asked R.B. ROBERT (movie producer), 1052 North Carroll Drive, Los Angeles, California, o get a letter for him permitting him to use excerpts from the movie ser, BODY AND SOUL. WSON requested Mr. ROBERT to send the letter of aut hor fi at _— fon to UA RIORIE BEYER, c/o G. PAPUTNAK & Sons Co=pany, to W. Sth Street,» , a City. “CHDI LA JO-1 has’ advised that LAWON's new book is being “~ on mablish ety the Putnam Company... In this connection it should be noted ; that the title of LAWSON's forthcoming book has not been announced in Los Angeles to date. i A CYDI LA JO-1 on November 3, 1918 advised that SUE LAWSON, wife — te , of the subject, said thet HERTA KVITZ and ARRIS were reading the oan manuscripts of LAWSON's new book. . Both were very enthusiastic 4n praise Be of the book. Bo . 0 ’ ; Neat, SCIENCES AND PROFESSIONS COUNCIL CNDI LA JO-1' advised on November 15, 1918 that PHILI STEVENSON is _ advised LAWSON that he was ready to make out a report and desired LAWSON's 4 _ advice. LAWSON told STEVENSON to make the revort up by topics ami each ay topic should net contain too much historica], background. - LAWSON stated_ - the article was for papers published by. t nternational Workers Order omens mye whose readers were already f familiar with the background.’ LAWSON said to. _ ee wer PEF Rs a ten, Doe's Docld:32338970 Page 3 . Tnoot Qe “buted
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1993 (44 usc 2107 Hote}. DATE : gills a4- ~2017 . re . . . £ . ° : wt LA 100-21198 ~ = ; "THE ‘LOYALTY' OATHS which demand that gover nent employees ¢ cbn- form to a prescribed opinion or be fired from their jobs--which defines ~ loyalty on the basis of whether you ever opposed such things as a Fran¢d Spain or a lynthing in the Sotth, ae x Det ar epeat a at “HE TLFT-HARTLEY Act whi eh denies ‘the Aferican workdr the fteo- . dom to organize as he chooses. , PSR SE Cis my ‘THE INDICTMENTS of the Communist Party officials in New York simply because they are Communists despite the fact that the | Supreme Court has ruled this is no crime. . oat) a RAL _ “THE DISCRIMINATION being practiced against Negroes, Mexicans and other minorities through denial of their | hehe to vote, tynehingss police brutality and segregation. © . “THE GR1ND JURY HE RINGS which feay freedom of speech—the right to choose when and where one will speak or be silent regarding his political ie ' belief or association." Pe ti as This ham bill was signed by HERBERT BIBERMAN and JOHN HOWARD LAWSON who were described as two of the Hollywood victims of the Un-American Committee. The bill was signed by numerous other persons, many of whom are it known to be members of the Communist Party in Los Angeles.. GUDI ® *TAPTO-1 advised on December 17, 1918 that IRIS|NOBLE planned to meet with JOHN | | HOWARD LAWSON on that date. It would be noted that NOBLE was subpoenaed % by a Federal Grend Jury in Los Angeles on Novanber 25, 1918 to testify in ~ connection with loyalty hearings: conducted in Los ‘ngeles. IRIS NOBLE is oe a member of the Communist Party, according to CNDI LA 2619. ~ peoéet eh Peek ope FE a _ CALIFORNIA LABOR SCHOOL ‘The Daily PEOPLES “ORLD for Monday, January 3, isle stated as.  Lollowg: "# full schedule of addresses, conferences and receptions for Dr. PHILLIRJFONER, distinguished historian, and writer, was released today by the California Labor School. Dr. FONER will visit Los Angeles on - Jamary 7, 8 and 9, 1949. One of the founders of the Jefferson School — of Social Sciences in New York and a leading Marxist authority on the ' American Labor Movement, Dr. FONER, will analyze and discuss past and present developments in the history of the United States Trade Unionism. | His first appearance will be at the Embassy Auditorium, South Hall, Friday Jamary 7, 1949." JOHN HOW.RD L.PSON, lecturer and authority, shared the platform with him, discussing "History of Democratic Thought in America." e . Nea is Ye RT Lo ingen SE eg te BS, - li - oe rata eh Bee inerrant wade ELS. Docld: 32338970 Page 4 Tusk 0 bug -
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hote). me . . - “q-- Li 100~21198 in New York. . > vu ee me rk A ~ 3 SC SAP Rea oF ors ee Oy ie . Los angeles T=) the 1948 campaign of REUBENY Congressicnal District on the Independent Progressive Party. The informant ~ stated that JOHN HOWARD LiWSON contributed £100.00. In this connection,  CNDI LA 1138 stated that REUBEN BOROUGH was a Cormunist Party line follower — and has been so for many years. : a7 oar 3 ed "MASSES and MIN and MAIN STRE.M." Docld: 32338970 Page 5 _— a’ ° . { —™ 3 | . LA T-l stated that he attended an I.P.P. Party held at the home of BUR » 14716 Nordhoff Strset, Van Nuys, California from four to Co ‘Seven &.., on September 11, 1948. About 35 people were in attendance at this meeting. JOHN HO7.RD LAWSON spoke regarding Civil Rights, Racial Discrimination, Freedom of Speech and commnication in all fields. He stated that the reectionaries were trying to cripple andj suppress ' communicati-n between and news about the/Peoples Movement." He stated .. that fear was preventing people from supporting WALLACE openly, but that if "we" carry on openly and fearlessly that even if WALLACE lost in 1916, that "we" should sweep the country in '52, with the support of those now too fearful or pessimestic, Work ani money and enthusiasm are the weapons oe of the people against the war./ Oppression and chaos, born of lies. He, 24 . stated that the United States/and Kestern Europe are falling into Fascism. wk On December 29, 1918 JiCK L.WSON advised CNDI If Jo-1 thet LESTER COLE was gving to New York to fill engagements arranged by HANNAH (DORNER) | - CONTRIBUTES TO INDEPENDENT PROGRESSIVE PARTY The referenced report reflects that on Sunday, August 29, 1918 ~ JOHN HOU.RD LaTSON held an outdoor party at his residence 925), Bonnet, San . Fernando betwsgn the hours of one and seven P.M, The proceeds were to be given to the/Independent Progressive Party. : (os a yrnished information concerning contributors to , oe OROUGH, eandidate for Congress from the 20th “,* MASSES AND MAIN STREAM ____ On September 17, 1918 CNBF<tx"FO-1 advised that JOHN HOWARD ~~ LAYSON and CHR LESFeLENn were discussing proposed material for the magazine. T REAM. “It should be noted that the reference report . reflects information regarding an article written by LARSON in this magazine. . The informant was of the opinion that GLENN had written an article for "MASSES _ LAWSON commented to GLENN the political situation wasn't tied up closely enough with the rest of the article; for instance, LAVSON B2id, concerning the Negroes in the radio part. LA™SON told GLENN that he Should stress the economic control in advertising, etc. GLENN was advised by LASISON that there was a lot of revealing information about the radio industry that could be used. CHiRLES GLENN is a member of the Communist Party, according to CNDI IA 2900, 5 SR eS OC ERS REET ELT ns rk VCR Cy EN