i" In Reply, Please Refer to File No, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION St. Louis, Missouri January 12, 1968 , DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING . UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, : aa WASHINGTON, BD, ©., JANUARY 8, 1968 - Fe JEANNETTE RANKEN BRIGADE Information was developed that in late fall of 1967 an organization known as the Jeannette Ranken Brigade had sent © out a call for a demonstration to be held at the White House in Washington, D.C... on-danuary 8, 1968, in protest of the War in Vietnam, JeannetteyRanken, the Chairman of this Brigade, is 86 years old and isla former member of Congress from the State of Montana. Ske first went to Congress in 1917. The December 14, 1967 issue of the "St. Louis Post~ Dispatch", a daily St. Louis newspaper, in an article on Page 10C, stated that Jeannette Ranken was planning a massive Vietnam peace project by women who would converge on Congress in January, 1968. She is elsewhere quoted to have said, "Ten thousand women have sat back and let their sons be killed in Vietnam. If we had .ten thousand women willing to go tc jail if necessary we could stop the war in Vietnam, You canrot rev wars without women," She has stated that she is willing is stay in jail until the bombing in Vietnam is stopped. Source One advised on January 6, 1968, that the St. Louis Peace information Center, at 6217 Delmar, has been active in organizing interest in the Jeannette Ranken demons It was announced that the date for the demonstration at Wash: D, C., had been changed from (:nuary 8, to January 15, 1968, wt eet eu eee ST Geonn 7 Eve Turan Says ves ey nme downeracdine — Aanrlanaifya al ae ’ This commumiczt’ on ane its conters: <“e Joaned Fe Fo yor by the | FBI, and neither it: fis cau’. - e h outed outside of the agency’ iso which in. . a - | HW 55087 Docld: 323989544 Page 277 RNCLOSURE
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING DMITED STATES POLICY IN VIE"NEAN Source said that in addition to sending a delegation to I Washington, D, C., the St. Louis group is formulating plans for . a demonstration to take place in St. Louis, Missouri, on January 15, 1968, The Peace Center has distributed a leaflet. A copy of this leaflet is as follows: . MW 35087 Docld: 32999544 Page 276
wn ny ern FES tbs Maths Se ARE Tce SND os MEL LD ANT AO eM er ert mls Ae ietic  bt Eta eG be MERU a nae RiMetet Arwen Die meneame nt ORME a al _—— %, . aety Me aa ; who are oulragud by the ruthless slau ghierin Vietnam . ae ) and the persistent neglect of human needs at bome . oa d ral “sy ra . oe . - ata: sie Get te PY AL Ps rom go fy & Ag for Re NEY te Pe a \ — . coun, neo Ho WY BAe Fs “sy . : ge a ‘ee Wie we iat aah ae v ui lett aa . ? as Congress opens. Support ¢ : 4 deatinet te Rankin as she leads a representative delegation of American women to \ * the Capitol to demand that: Congress, as its first order of business, resolve to end the war in Vietnam . and immediately arrange for the witndrawal of all American troops. ‘ Congress use its power to heal a sick society at home. | i Congress use its power to make reparation for the ravaged land we leave i behind in Vietnam. “P i s Congress listen to what the American people are saying and refuse the insatiable demands of the military-industrial complex. 3. Hossite-| WOMEN OF AMERICA, our power is unlimited, On January 15 American women will: howe? 3 yiaéts PETITION the Untied States Congress ; ; CONVENE a Congress of American Women that aflernoon to develop ~ a Mepanee programs to meet the crisis In America—programs which will express Feith Re te tee BMS Fai 22 ; our polilical power, reason and conscience. A ek LO ee NY &. Reterh LET US DECLARE our intention fo return to our communities and mobilize jues* women on all levels of activity, dedicated to reshaping American society and night” = restoring our country to a position of honor in the community of nations. Nat iene ao Pee RS % r . o , *, . “we PARTIAL LST OF\RPORSORS econ, Mrs, Martin kuther King, Je Muriel Adams __ Rebecca Berman pore . ee OF 7 \ 7 Mio Aurbetken Adjali . Peggy Billings vets — eG aesiea h Mitford Dagmar ison Donne Allan Kay Boyle Ta A Nelio Morton Fisrence Crile Carel Andarson Nikki Bridges md a Grace Mara Newmar ae 1 C, ! A ene Huchent H o Dorothy Nylend iste thomas Luly Ellen Aurbeokken Jens Buchenhelz i ag y Nvlend piaaals a Peteeten tt’ Cree ob YS : Hrs? dosech & Polly Cuthbertson Halan ackeur Unanerine iiCeme + 2, z i. irs. Josenh Papp ; Serr yearer reac cpaeeak Ms ; A . . Ruby Das Norma Beck er Twila Lytton Caverf = ete a & # Rosa Parks \, Pt: a eer ivirs, Ann Eaton Mary Clorke Ss Tang GT ‘ Mrs, B judith Morse Eaton <a Rubinsiain Coffi Meng FS eae Mrs, Beniamin Spock morse Eva Rubinstein Coffin SS Suson Soniag Grace Loucks Eliot tog east . a= : 2 Bre gade IS Cewiposed of We tee fou all walke of ipe, Chueh ess arhs a. PS . , TO ALI AMERICAN WOMEN a. vee i a Fy os 234 2 Ad WEN, iat § Oa Levis Peieaq VEO ~Boetial list (Net shou Zored bye i ’ Gauleation =} Bmpr ey i iam proud of the fact that my first vote cast in Congress i. i, “Are, re » ~ f¥oumMe.. L Cua, felis Fock | Was a vote against war. It was the first opportunity Oe 5 f pod wos . if woman to vole because I was the first woman to be elect’ Rachel Fatman, Wines Schete 8 the first wornan t H ai its a a ~ . 7 to Conpress, £ (wacip le Pos ine , HerKniaek 4 a eraeyer, 1) Llere. opiege fhe ar | ibelieved thea as I do today that women are the one ce ; rust be concerned with the needs and dt developmen, Ch es F . sanity Gf NWw{55087° Dectd:32989544, Page, 279 i
nnn 1 — WUNETCSs, aS Us OfSt Order OT Gusiness, resolve fo end the war in Vietnam Se me nemsescos ‘ and i immediately arrange for the witudrawal of all American troops. Congrelse its power to heal a sick society at @.. Congress use its power to make reparation for, the ravaged land we leave i behind in Vietnam. . Sat. Pi Tea Bi Phasunae Congress listen to what the America ne people are saying and refuse the 6b, Lita TMG “| insatiable demands of the miitary-industrial complex. Sessiilie Sid § ee 3. Hose’ pte WOMEN OF AMERICA, our power is unlimited. On January 15 American women will: fay i homes 3B WigeFS | PETITION the United States Congress Brorte: ae ated ? te Capiret ge} CONVENE a Congress of American Women that aflerncon to develop. a aid ae avi | programs to meet the crisis in America—programs which will express Bigs re i our political power, reason and conscience. tw. Metearh LET US DECLARE our intention fo retin to our communities and mobilize TUES « women on all levels of activity, dedicated to reshaping American society and nigai” restoring our country to a position of honor in the community of nations. National. Ts a TE PARTIAL LIST OFASPONSORS Mrs. Martin Luther King, Je. - - me ” ” MoristAdems Rebecca Berman . a Pe \ | RAG AUrbollen Adio _ Poggy Bitings i Fa _Jessico Milford Dagmar Mison Donna Allen Key Boyle — oe Nelle Morton Fl cence Crile Carol Ande Nikki Bridges Pot Grace Mara Newman i Th CG, i Ellen Aurbokker jene Guchenhelz 7 cet porelby Nyland 5 ee vthbe tes ve Holan Baker Catherine Li Comp eo ; Mrs. Joseph Papp ony semen Norma Sacker Twila iyiton on Cavert 4 Bs Roz ZS Rog Parks & F — irs, Ann Eaton Mrs, Harry Belofonig Mary Clarke Sa. 2 seg. B s judith Morse Eaton - . Eva Rubinslel fin -. a ics. Beniamin Spock iy ; Mes, Jo Joan €:8 Sennett Eva Rubinslein Coffi ee ae eal Coron Sosiag eee Grace Loucks Elliott wot The Brigada iS Crew ee of Wewen Coot a if walks of lee, chuvehe es 4 arts, TO ALL AMERICAN WOMEN, (Niet s Leuzeced by or ganieatioas Lam proud of the fact that my first vote cast in Congress Was & Vote against war. It was the first opportunity for a worsan to vole because I was the first wornan to be electe to Congress, ibslieved then as I de today that women are the ones who must be concerned with the needs and development of the human race, Ihave always fought gor the dignity of all human beings -~ for these of the present as well as those of future generations, ate teens TTL ea NLT HT THe nasty eee TY MALLET eT MSE HUET eee reo i will continue to struggle as lone as I liv LAL WDE UE AWS, PPE AML ADE MVEA AE Ge TAHA ALORA RAAT ND ARATE EAST STDS UR LOE I) : i ! oe, . . s Pore . : Lhone ad women will respond to the inViowing CALL, and . Vemcen Center for 3 days i join me in Washington on January H.-1988, she opening . Aan fi . 4 . ¢ ’ a a . 3 iv” i et Vi OMen whe ail ta Siieuis | Say of Congress. ° ad el ea , aes pat “4 ae t “. fi OA yy st Sia rt t yo per Ga Eo me PVE ais hime beveay pete ie) With highest hones, parmanenes we a vo" ee cdg ery ont fon g a 2aee ” * 3 Pid Bemed ‘od { Feeney ps ws lthey te, tected a 5 sepenunnsncnoeapenetias.h Trl ‘ Pst MOLLE é fens ae BSG Eien ats & Pot ete et ” a? a Ue BO Ae te % @ JLANNET TE RANSIN ALL HOIAEN ARE URGED TO WEAR BLACK WHEREVER THEY ARE ON JAl NUARY 45 3 HW 35087 Docld: 32999544 Page 250
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM With regard to th. local demonstration, Source advised that final plans would be made at a meeting scheduled at the Peace Center on January 14, 1968. It has been propos:d that the demonstration would take place at the St. Louis County, Missouri Courthouse at Clayton, Missouri, It will consist of women dressed in black, standing in silence for one hour be-ren 12 Noon and 1 PM. An article on Page 8A of the "Stl towis Gicre- Democrat", a St. Louis daily newspaper, Friday, danuary 12, 2968. states that vigil for peace will be held at Clayton. This article says that an hour-long vigil for peace by women wearing black is planned for January 15, 1968, for one hour at noon at the St. Louis County Courthouse. The.vigil is being carried out by the St. Louis Chapter of the,“Women Strike for Peace. Nf 3iiss. Miss, Nolan’ .Peskin is described as the founder, .cfmtHencStymbGlb Sem Chanter. "She is further referred to ss the wife of the Clavton, if Missouri, businessman who is a member cf the Veterans for Peace, According to the article, plans will be finalized at a meeting to be held at the Peace Information Center on January 13, 1268. Source Two advised on danuary 10, 1968, that women from St, Louis who intend to take part in the January 15,. 196%, demonstraticr at Washington, D, C., ere heing told that the St. Louis group will travel together via Trans World Airline<. They will depart St.. Lowis at 6:25 PM om Sunday, January 14. 1968, and will arrive in Washington at 9:03 PY, Each +oran is being told that she should make her ows airline reserye:t: and that each is to pay her own travel] expenses, Housing ir Washington, Db. C., will be provided for, kowever, food will have to be purchased by the individueli. It is possible that. some money may be contributed by individuals who cennot make the trip but who want to help others who can go but who evs lacking the funds. On January 15. 1968, the woren will attesc.xt to cail on members of the Corerress ond present to them their opposition to the Vietnam War. O» Januery 16. 1968. a Myenye on Congress" Will be held in Washivston, BD, C,, for the sures sf issuing instructions to the a-jte--tes concerning tuture activities that thev are to ccte ems upen reverripe paren, homes, The location where ont+ te. ling will be he-w t3 242 . known, | i NW 55087 Docld: 32989544 Page 261
| DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM The St. Louis group wiil endeavor to obtain reservations on Trans World Airlines flight leaving Washington, D, C., January 16, 1968, at 5:05 PM. An article appearing in the September 20, 1967 issue of "The St. Louis Post<Dispatch” on Page 3C read as follows: a “A Peace Information Cemter will be opened at 6217 Delmar Boulevard with ceremonies at 8:00 p.m. today. The Center will contaim literature on foreign affairs, economics and social problems, Information concerning alternatives under the Selective Service Act and individual counseling for young men will be provided by appointment.” ; - All sources in this memorandum kave furnished reliable information in the past. ” NW 55087 Doocld: 32989544 Page 262 —_
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spect ee RIB ee cic ea a  ONERE BEESTATES Ut PARTMENT, GF JUSTICE’ * “Reva eye (  ¥awemak BUR RAD. oP PAVHE TIS ATION rm ‘ales oe # iladel phim, : venng ay Lwin: La, | oo BE fd ie: Foply. Fasre Safes & Jannaty 12 ». 4S6B- ne ee, be Bs Ne eta ba po ae eC a GEES OU Ts ov o rye co a  «gANUE iuaRY noe i968 be eashaiabeninenstie-uerrommntir Gavi. Disobedfende . iit. F: siladelpnia: § LOLLee. Departs, made. avatlabde: $wo: flyers pertaining bo the’: scheduled: orn a _sahurry 15, 1968, Jeannette Rankin. Brigade (dHS). cre dewonsisat dom. ik: Wgshingten, D2. G. The first var art Led: ne needing. "sole the deannetce Rankin Eoizede! pnd listed $he. addres ais: anit.. phoue mumber for. the JRB as 20° South: _ EBS Street, Philadeiphiu, Pe. {Eo 45570}. - he. seer : . | Hes 8 meeeege “Po ALL Americas Women” from: SRANNEDT ot a ae HKIN and Lisbed . @ partial Jist of sponsors, “Copies - - - Paes nd OF these, P1yers. axe, attached to this memeranduins ed at ony omy on ‘danuery 5 5, 1968, Officer zai. mG. Covetig: 7 yo eae we Laos he. ‘informadtion perv iee of: the. Belt’ “ge Tephione”. company: of Fens Syivania reflected thet the: Listing tor" - LO 4~5576 was -wonen Strike Tor Peace , 20 South | Agth . Streets ‘Phitadelphia, PBs / oe Oe Jeakiry: 5 wy at <,sovonsiftone i or: the” EE : Weweery _ Bbutire Low Lease... aes Tine was: wonteeted” under | SV LERD LS s BE eTestye STAT. stated: that the Fearne tte: Rankin <- ; ae ieee thes 40.04. het committee Lormed sf. vaerd.ous: peace groupe wf Ghurch. women. - T&6 was being ¢ eoordinsted in re Pad nadsipnia out of the. WT offise only for this one i L i t t i 2288ion ‘and for the. er up Of were goine. $o Washington, . - i t H \ 3. Cosy om Janay: 25, “EQHE... a Batu, (3o‘the Capitol '" ° ia petiiion. Cangtes a + Je - bes ey, oe Pegi df the. - & Sivitise. woud Shen, be ‘Geld Livin ws Céabers south wRL¥S ew Lt bY. whisk. jee py ovaded Pasd ALBIS Lox Bis et convening URAPIFS HRSTROVED so TOSung sft Bo an BE mat ASM A YE ee OME Hy 55087" “Doold: 32989544" Page’ asa peta of
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, THE JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE 20 S. 12th St. ‘Phila., Pa. 19107 = LO 4-5570 Enclosed is § _ Xox train tickets ~ $8.50 round trip £xom 30th St. Station -~ $10.50 round txip fron Trenton. I cannot go ~ am enclosing $ fox someone else to go. Be at 30th St. Station 7:45 A.M, (txrain leaves 8:10 A.M.). Train leaves 7:32 A.M. £rom Trenton. (Train leavés Washington 6:00 -.P.M. shaxp.) . * Name, _ = ee -. Address: _ ae . Phone ’Make checks payable to Jeannette Rankin Brigade. Fox further information about the DAY contact the office.) . All women are urged to wear black on Jannaxry 15th. a od 1 Lee: «f, “te MW 55087 Docld:32989544 Page 268
EEL STS ARPES eo on ST cage Nebr ' - . Py taitee deine. + \ aa “ - . ‘ RE PR Ree ces Meaeheitant Pnmnaeintin ean aae wees et ne ae ne ene ee ee ee ee Se ce irre Roe At - . JEANNETTE RANKIN Helena, Montana November 27, 1967 | TO ALL AMERICAN WOMEN: I am proud of the fact that my first vote cast in Congress / was a vote against the war. It was the first opportunity for a woman to vote, because I was the first woman to be elected to Congress. ‘ I believed then, as I do today, that women are the ones that must be concerned with the needs and development of the human race. I have always fought for the dignity. of all human beings - for those of the present as well as those. of £uture generations. a I will continue to struggle as ld6ng as I live. I hope all women will respond to the following call and join me in Washington on January 15, 1968, the opening day of Congress, With highest hopes, JEANNETTE RANKIN ee ee ee ee me me te ee ee ee ee ey ee eee te ee een ee cee tee oe ee ee » oy ie aa Sa te al fetes an reer me ” he HW 55087 Doold: 32989544 _ Page 269 Lo
. , . Fee ee ee . o ca PARTIAL LIST OF SPONSORS ~- - vee seen even cerenee ~ ot we ee Mrxrs. Harxy\Bellefonte Mrs. John C,, Bennett Kay "Boyle cat a Kathexine L{ Camp Ls Ruby\ Dee» [Oe Mrs. Ann Eaton " Eee . er 4 ae y. : Judith-forselEaton LAN = Eleanor \Fxrench 4: Mrs. Jack-Gilford ‘Dx. Caxrolyn’Goodman Vivian“Hallinan . Mrs. E. Le? axrburg DorothyAHassler Dx. Frances“ Herring | Mxs. Maxtin Luthex’® King Susan K.AKinoy \, wet AN ener) Taras Co, fe, a <a. rss mt 2 é j Ruth*Krause 6 ae Margaret” Kuhn ie ae & Bp ort 3 lea TN ene . Lee Viveca’LyYndfors JessicalMitgord Fob ve bette say x5 i eee iS . owes Helen BX Lamb Grace MoxaYNewman Mrs. Joseph’ Papp Rosa’ Parks Nan S. Pendergrast Esther(Pike Malvina \Reynolds Mrs. Robert\Ryan., _ Helen Huntington Smith Mrs. Benjamin<Spock Susan” Sontag . Mry S. EnlentStokes Ethel’ Taylor Pearl “Wi4len Dagmarnlilsonc— rod “wis Gocument cont iss weit t 4 es urs : Corclusions of (ie FOL : : ‘ eat oer co : FBI aad ts luansa to 7o c Bae! are not to be Gistribated Ouse Y ¥ ~&r Le OR a é t wm owe = -HWo55087 Docld:32989544 Page 250
phe ‘Bev. 5-22-64) ) . - —°  & | | ; } FB! | Date: 1-12-68 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) | Vig _ ATRTEL REGISTERED MAIL fk (Priority) AA vi — Girlie as” # ~4-~--------------------------------- “REG 84 G4 7--- TO: DIRECTOR, FBI iy yey) Gh FROMy #2 SAC, RICHMOND (100-10593) -P- ye "| 0 7% ees ee tf DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES fie POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D. C. AP * JANUARY 8, 1968 ay . f INFORMATION CONCERNING / i INTERNAL SECURITY \- OO: WFO ° ReBureau airtel to all offices, 1le-5- -67, and Richmond teletype dated 1-11-68. Enclosed for the Bureau are 10 copies of LHM concerning captioned demonstration and two copies for WFO. One copy each of the LHM is being transmitted to. Qa” the following: / 109th MIG, Richmond, Va., via FD-342 U.S. Secret Service, Richmond, Va., via FD-342 The first, .confi ‘“tdential source referred to in the - enclosed LHM is@H 27-8.) The second confidential source referred to is H 61-5} LEAD: 7 gst 321 fe ae 4 <4 ea RICHMOND: Will foliow this matter and keep the Bureau and WFO advised of pertinent developments. eR acront a f (37 - Bureau (Enes. 10)e,(RM) - vd 2 - WFO (Bncs. 2) atiece. 1 JAN 1% 1968 2 - Richmond ~ : DWH: J11 Keency:? 100; 1 BERS) Sra, 06525224) remmcenn «| 5 oe (C Pe I? Ay OPK a, (7) i¢ ly Boe a Crone (ISD, GRB=SD) W2z Lo Te. Bis Sy [7 oye RY : = * ! HOW FORW: SL *{ c. ener fe CHT son ihe Per JA iy Spe id Agent in Charge Nw ssa Doold: 32969344 Page 2591
cw in GCI STC a eal a ‘qyiteD STATES DEPARTMENT ORUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | ichmon firginia f in Reply, Please Refer to Ric d, Virg 4 » File No. January 12, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D. C. JANUARY 8 1968 Detective C. F. SMITH, Intelligence Squad, Richin ond, Virginia, Police TORT BORAGE advised that he had received information that_ICHIR MHASEGAWA, who is known to be active in peace movement gr aps in the Richmond, _ Virginia, area was planning to attend the demonstration sponsored by ‘the Jeannette Rankin Brigade originally scheduled for January. sth but now planned for January 15, 1968. ‘ _ SMITH stated that his information indicated that HASEGAWA planned to tfavel to Washington, D. C., to participates in that demonstration with other unknown individuals. He stated that he has no information concerning HASEGAWA's mode of transportation to Washington nor her participation in the demonstration. SMITH also has no information corncerring the number of individuals planning to ‘attend the demonstration with her. A confidential source. advised on September 8, 1965, that the publication "Four Lights," described as the official publication of the Woman's International League for Peace. and Freedom (WILPF) in a supplement to its July 1965. “issues, listed the nominees for the National Board of the WILP?, Included in this listing was the following name - MARIT ; HASEGAWA, also known as ICHTRO HASEGAWA. Within the freme- work of the WILPF, her activities were listed as Lollows: President ~- New Jersey State Branch ~ 1956 ~ 1960 National Membership Chairman - 1960 -. 1965 Member of the National Board and Vice President - , 1962 - 1965 . . President Burlington County, New Jersey, Branch ~ ; ig61 - 1965 A second confidential source, who hes eis, 19G2, yeliable information in the past, advised on- dune 15, 196 that THOMAS NABRIED and FRANCIS GABOW, Communist barby ot sastern Pe nnsylvania and Delaware (CPEPD) Leaders, have both. =o TOPTES DreTROy ET : C AE MAY 13 19 ig7] - i A R087 Doold:32989544 Page 292 SOLGSURE
UNI@@D STATES DEPARTMENT OF \ ICE @repERat BUREAU OF INVESTIGSTION In Reply, Please Refer to Richmond, Virginia File No. January 12, 1968 Title DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, ‘ WASHINGTON, D, C. - JANUARY 8, * 1968 Character ‘INFORMATION CONCERNING - INTERNAL, SECURITY Reference Richmond memorandum dated and captioned as above: All sources (except any listed below) whose identities are concealed in referenced communication have furnished reliable information in’ the past. er recommendations nor conclusions the FBI and is ions ed tO YOUT to be distributed outside your This document contains neith ofthe FSI. It s the property o7 agency; it and its contents are not agency. NW 55087 Doold: 329859544 Fage 2594 Is
fee ae neers »Mx. Tolsem vn ., : f | Sy 7 . fr fae. Dehaaen & OOo ged oe, Sig 'y Mr. Mohr ——} Mr. Bishop ‘ahs g ; orn } .¢ j Mr. Casper} . a . i: Bir. Calishan wi. aime tap ee me ‘hy j-Mr. Conral —._. AE a. wa YMyr. Pelt. } Myr. Gale. . ‘“ . R ' Bar. Roren, Vmenne f FRI WASH DC Mew Cully . aR. Bela Vu AK 4 ¥ y Mr. Tavel .. : > My. wD). er. ‘ ty. Trotter Sb , tele. Room. 1 i Miss Holines FBI CINCINTI | Miss Gandy. } 4:26 PM URGENT 1/13/68 PAR TO DIRECTOR AND WFO y FROM CINCINNATI (100-17137) 2P DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, DeCe,y JANUARY EIGHT SIXTY EIGHT INFORMATION CONCERNING CINTERNAL SECURITY) \ ON JAMUSRY TWELVE LAST, A CONFIDE™TIAL SOURCE WHO IS IN A POSITI ‘ TO FURNISH RELIABLE INFORMATION ADVISED THAT ANN PERRY, veuiow sentnle} OHTC, HAS ORGANIZED APPROXIMATELY FORTY WONEN TO TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON, D.C. FOR CAPTIONED DEMONSTRATION BOW SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY FIFTEEN BEXT. THESE WOMEN WHO WILL BE FROM DAYTON, YELLCW SPRINGS, AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN OHIO WILL DEPART FROM THE ANTIOCH COLLEGE UNION, YELLOY SPRINGS, OHIO, SEVEN FIFTEEN PM, JANUAPY FOURTEFN NEXT AND ANTICIPATE ARRIVING WASHINGTON, D.C. APPROXIMATELY SEVEN AM JANUARY YS BLACK, THEY WILL MEET WITH DEMONSTRATORS FROM OTHER AREAS OF THE UNETED STATES AND PROCEFD IN SILENCE TO THE CAPITOL. pm Wt FIFTEEN NEXT WHERE THEY WILL UMLOAD AT THE, Phill STATION. DRESS SED IN (S 16 JAN 16 1968 SQURCE STATED THIS GROUP WILL MEET AT SEVEN THIRTY PM, JANUARY i, Saeed a . : "END a one «( f ’ Aa ro facdr % yw * i f Pa we ve een SE 2ue) 4 ° \ i SAS dol f AT 83) Us X) tweed CA Bo¥- Pty me, WO copias y ¥O t 7B
PAGE TWO | FIFTEEN NEXT AT THE SHOREHAM HOTEL, TWENTY FIVE HUNDRED CALVERT ST., NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON, D.C. FOR THE RETURN TRIP TO YELLOW SPRINGS. RELIABLE SOURCES ADVISE ANN PERRY, YELLOW SPRINGS, OHIO, HAS BEEN A LEADER IN ANTI-WAR DEMONSTRATIONS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE PAST FEW YEARS AND ALSO IN THE PAST SHE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAIR _ PLAY FOR CUBA COMMITTEE. , INSTANT DATE RELIABLE SOURCES ADVISED THEY COULD FURNISH No ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION OTHER THAN THAT SET OUT ABOVE. SOURCES STATED YELLOW SPRINGS GROUP STRICTLY PEACE MAKERS AND NO “VIOLENCE ANTICIPATED ADMI NISTRATIVES PEBUAIRTEL TO ALL sac7s, DECEMBER FIVE LAST, AND MIAMI AIRTEL To BUREAU, DECEMBER TWENTY FIGHT LAST. | : SOURCE IS WANDA -ELEZPATRI-CK,—MANAGER,. BAYTON AND SOUTHEASTERN. BUS--LLNES;  INC., JAMESTOWN, OHTOT: END HOLD LLD FBI WASH DC “ag COPIES WFO
con ps ri Seti ines FBI WASH FBI CINCINTI {ls26 PM URGENT 1-14-68 DHV TO. DIRECTOR AND WFO "he — ah, ro . ? yeuoxs TRATION PROTESTING ‘waren STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, FROMSCINCINNATI (C100-17157) A tee eee ee a omemmnn moe DeCe, JANUARY sient, NINETEEN SIXTYEIGHT, INFORMATION CONCERNING. CIS). en eee ene eee ee INSTANT DATE A CONFIDENTIAL SOURCE WHO HAS FURNISHED RELIABLE INFORMATION IN THE PAST ADVISED THAT APPROXIMATELY FORTY WOMEN DEPARTED YELLOWSPRINGS, OHIO BY BUS, NINE PM THIS DATE FOR CAPTIONED DEMONSTRAT@- ION, WASHINGTON, D. Cw, JANUARY FIFTEEN NEXT. THE BUS WHICH RE- SEMBLES A GRAYHOUND TYPE BUS WAS CHARTERED FROM THE SOUTHEASTERN (A BUS LINES, INC., JAMES TOWN, OHIO. | SOURCE ADVISED THAT ALTHOUGH IT WAS SHOWING AND ROAD CONDITIONS Hak zARDOUS THE WOMEN WERE DETERMINED TO REACH WASHINGTON, D. C. FOR CAPTIONED DEMONSTRATION. ADMENISTRA TIVES RECLTEL JANUARY THIRTEEN, LAST. SOURCE IS CHIEF JAMES A MCKEE, POLICE DEPAR TMENT YELLOWSPRINGS, OHIO. ay rey ie 47 | END Lf. _REROE b: Wee i/o 427 Of 4 we bh V : ie x \ ea og LLD ~ Salk 4H59 r we (% aa JAN 16 1968 : ,PBI WASH DCk Sh bm psd r\ Ke aso, name : ih Pry ‘a gs pore sug pe ‘ 7 “4 tm RS . PUTT HS. * oan) RAL . ‘ Ste fel ete SA oe Paras ia Ra “: en ere : __ : Gin Sia Sai 6c nis a alka
a meme ——— al ill mmmiioeeames “ ged Ss” at mace ° . DIRECTOR, FBI (105-138315) i pen e™ ~~ s vee SY SAC, HONOLULU (100-6372) (C) DEMONSTRATIONS PROTESTING UNITED STATES INTERVENTION IN VIETNAM INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) Remyrad 1/15/68 . Enclosed for the Bureau are twelve (12) copies of LOM captioned above. Honolulu Ti was €S SF°3348 used to identify LAURENTY, Investigation was conducted by SA LEO S, BRENNEISEN. Copy of letter and LUM furnished Washington Field fice, office of origin, in the case entitied, PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, "DEMONSTRATLONS WASHINGTON, D Cos 1/8/68; INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) . LHM has been made available iocally to military intelligence agencies and Secret Service, t ORIGIN AL YLED pay AGENCY: G-2, ONI, OSI, SEC. SER RAO (ISD, CRD, CD) DATE FORW:_ == Yea HOW FORW:__/ 7s BY; 4 lie oka 3 (ot (Enc, 123 (CRAM) es ~ LO0-BDEMONSTRATIONS PROTESTING ey ry U.S. POLICY iN VIETNAH, WASHINGTON, . D.C., 1/8/62) i « Washington Field (Ene. 1) (CRAKD {100-DEMONSTRATZYONS PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON , D.C., 1/8/68) 1 = Honolulu LSB:1fj At eee oo eS (5) jw gisod” posits 2369544 Page 256
° 9 SENT. ‘ 69 ON ~ ; UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to File Now Honolulu, Hawai January 15, 183 DEMONSTRLTIONS PROTESTING UNITED STATES INTERVENTION iN VIETNAM er On January 15, 1968, Edward Siggins, Commission on Subversive 4£ctivities, Legislature, State of Hawaii, at Honolulu, acvisec as follows: . & short time after noon that ¢c wonen gathereG on the iawn in front of & States Post Office Buiicing in Honolulu and passed out a Leaflet, "Hawaii Jomen Support the Jeannette Rankin Brigace," a photostat of which igs apvencec hereto, The women's group | which includec Ada Laurenty, Aiko Reinecke, Jean King, anc Bette Johnson, were interviewec by local press and tele- vision representatives. te, some fifteen @e Main Unitec @ % kr % The January 15, 1888, ecition of the Honolulu Advertiser, a Gaily newspaper of Honolulu, reported that the Jeannette Rankin Erigace plans a march tocay in Washing- ton, B.C., to petition Congress to en€ the war in Vietnam. On January 4, 1862, Eonolulu T~1 identified £éa Laurenty as a Communist Party (CP) member in San Biego in 1934 anc as being active in the CP in the San Francisco, California, area in 1943. On November 3C, 1852, Rokert McBurney Kempa, a former member of the CP in Eonoluiu from 1647 to 1652, icentified Aiko Reinecke as a CP member in 1952, On October 3, 1953, Kempa ident o iXiec Jean King as a CP member from 1650 to igia2, > ra] This. Gocument contains neither recommencations nor conclusita:: of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be cistributed outsiGe your agency. i . ij NW 35087 Docid: 32999544 Page 299 /. / Wo os0e7 Docid:segegoe4s Page 293
- ey ee | ~  * yoday, January 15, (mores national coal itiW OF Watch naione' - reconvenes in Washington, antiwar groups mobilized Women from all over the United against the war in Veitham., States have gathered there to As the cost of the war in lives petition the Congress in the > and money mounts daily, the name of the Jeanette Rankin women of this country call upon Brigade. Jeannette Rankin, congress to take action against the first woman to serve in it. To support the senators and Congress and the only person . Congressmen who oppose the war, to vote against U.S. entry to encourage those who are troubled into both World Wars, leads but silent, to speak out, and to the women there, along with make Our position known to those such other sponsors as Mrs. who still support this immoral M.L.King, Mrs. Harry Belafonte, war, we, as women of Hawaii, are Mrs. John C. Bennett, Mrs. gathered here. Our messagé to Benjamin Spock, Mrs Judith Reps. Mink and Matsunaga, to Morse Eaton, The Brigade is a Sens. Fong and Inouye, is that women will no longer give their sons and loved ones to a government , waging a genocidal war... women will no longer accept a government which represents a military and industrial machine rather than its people... women will no longer consent to raise their children in the blight and neglect of a society geared to profit and war... women grieve for suffering people all over the world and will no longer remain silent while the gap widens between the rich and the poor... We ask our government to design and carry out a domestic program commensurate with the needs of the American people; -to foktew.a policy of non~intervention in the affairs of other countries; to pursue our official committment to disarmament, and to respect international law. American women who, as women everywhere, are the bearers ‘and conservers of life, will not stand idly by as life is destroyed.in our name, About two hundred Oahu women have signed the following petition to Congress: , As Congress reconvenes, we urge that its first order of business be to put an end to the war in Vietnam and arrange for filhe withdrawal of American troops; and that the Congress turn its attention to amekiorating the crisis in America, We urge the Congress to heal a sick society at home, to make reparations for the ravaged land we leave behind in Vietnam and to refuse to listen to the insatiable demands of the military-industrial complex. I want to be kept informed about women's peace activities, Name RE tN £0: Jeannette Rankin Brigade Comm. Address 2115 Armstrong, Honolulu, 96822 MW 55087 Docld:32989544 Page 300 2* WW 55087 Docid:32989544 Page 30000
ay ~~ an UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE oo ‘@ c— @ | - TESS U FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Referto Eonolulu, Hawaii File No. - “ . an January 15, i168 Yitle: Demonstrations Protesting j Unitec Statee Intervention ‘ in Vaetnan Character heference 3 Letterneac memorandum Gated at Honcelulu, Hawaii, January 15, igSt, an€ captioned as above, ALL sources (except any Listed below) used in 3 rezerencea coumunde ation have furnisnec reliatle information an the past, F er UTA fen ee bend ad Sen Ee Gocunent contains neither recommenc £ the FST, It is the property of the our agency; it anc its contents are no utsice your agency. bss ea actin A Pemeci nis > Dit nor conclusions is loanec to e Gistrixcutec ct Sch 2 9) be | ot tO, . ch mt ef Nw 35087 Docld: 32939544 Page 301
ST ren anal Tal BH COR ey i ya (Hev. 5-22-64) @ © . oo, | | | | | | FBI | Date: 1/15/68 | | | Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Vie AIRTEL | (Priority) [ LL L_—----—~~— | TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100~448475) . BLP Fre . CAVES OA FROM: SAC, WFO (100-47173) (P) 2 al fs, v7 ; Ss ‘\¢ am DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING AGE LE 62, 008, Col GES SEB ye A \ | UNITED STATES POLICY IN. SS ODS ht VIBINAM, WASHINGTON, “D.C. BAO sor i | of 15/68. pare FORVA fet es IK a" 4 INFORHA TION CON CERN ING HOW FORW: Le Vaan (INTERNAL SECURITY) BY BAH lO Ne \ y ReWPoairtel and LHM dated 1/10/68, captioned as above, Transmitted herewith are 11 copies of an LHM for <r/ the Bureau and two each for offices indicated in the copy count, f / LHM being disseminated locally to Secret Service, AUSA and military intelligence agencies. Law enforcement agencies cognizant of informition contained in LHM, Sources used in LHM are first source eg Ss second source NY.20¢72S* and third source NY. 3164~5., LHM is classified "Confidential” in view of the fact that information reported by the first and third sources could lead to the identification/of those sources and com promise future effectiveness. or 05 Las . ye. SAS mentioned in taf dee as follows: CLAUDE. W. BOGLEY, FORREST F, BURGESS, RiC CLACK and RICHARD C, COFFMAN,! ad JOSEPH A, CONNORS, Ake ul 4,-— Bureau (Enc, 11) & f an [bit (1-105-138315) viet RTL pat Los Angeles (Enc, 2) (RM) . lane 20 - San Francisco (Enc. 2) (RM) renee tancwrw «Llane #2 . Chicago (Enc. 2) (RM) 3 2 2 “ }2- Philadelphia (Enc. 2) (RM) e oaN oc V - Newark (Enc. 2) (RM) JAM at ok SAAR EBA, ne. 2) (RM) tLe > Bg ’ Tay (15100-44061) (IDEM) Approved: eee f wees at Sent M Per “Sp ecifl Agent. in Charg ~ eseaentteade ceteeneiatel, ¥ OF ENCL FILED IN UNREC COPY AND COP NW 55087 Dog yap Sapep544 _ P@ge 30 ATRTEL ____—_
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In Reply, Please Refer to File No. & UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMED EN-FEAG FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D, C. 20535 January 15, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN. VIEINAM WASHINGTON, D.C, JANUARY 15, 1968 __ A confidential source, who has furnished reliable information in the past, advised in December, 1967, that the Jeannette Rankin“Brigade (JRB) had been formed primatily by members of Women Strike for Peace, a pacifist organization, Members of Women Strike for Peace had formed the organization following a statement made by former Congresswoman Jeannette (Rankin of Montana, in which she stated that if 10,000 American housewives were willing to be arrested, they could stop the war in Vietnam, According to the Source, the JRB was formed as a "one shot organization" to sponsor a demonstration in Washington, D.C., when Congress reconvenes.in 1968, The same source advised that January 15, 1968, ' had been established as the date of the above demonstration : in view of the fact that Congress was reconvening on that date, The source stated that the headquarters of the JRB . was located in New. York City and that officials there and oon Vietnam, | MW 55087 Docld:32989544 in other large United States cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., were formulating the plans for a “march on the United States Capitol" where the women would present to the United States Congress a petition demanding that the Congressmen end the war in | The source stated that 2 small minority in the above organization were in favor of commiting acts of civil disobedience and being arrested. but the vast majority of the organization wanted a peaceful demonstration to again focus the Congressional attention upon the war in Vietnam, The same source advised in January, 1968, that representatives of the JRB met with officials of the United States Capitol Police on several occasions and attempted to gain permission to assemble on the steps of the United States Capitol and present a petition to Congressional CONPEDENTIAL GROUP I Excluded from automatié downgrading and declassification, . ‘ we Ad RATERS loo Wf ed py ~ bP Page 304
Mw S500 7 Doold: 32969544 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C, JANUARY 15, 1968 | leaders, Officials refused to allow the women to assemble as it is in violation of a United States law prohibiting demonstrations on the United States Capitol grounds. The: source advised on- January 12, 1968, that a final meeting _. with the United States Capitol Police. officials had been held and it had been decided by the representatives of. .: - the JRB that the women would assemble at Union Station , at approximately 11:30 a.m, and march to Union Square. .- located at the foot of Capitol Hill off the Capitol - grounds, Officials of the JRB obtained a permit from the United States Park Police granting them permission to use an area in the vicinity of Union Square for assembling and hearing the reading of the petition which was to be. presented to the United States Congress Py 3 a small. delegation of that organization, . oy ‘The Source advised on January 12, 1968, that the JRB had rented the Regency Ballroom of the Shoreham Hotel, Calvert Street, N.W., Washington, D.C,, from 2 to. 6 p.m, on January 15, "1968. After meeting on Union Square, the group will travel by bus to the Shoreham Hotel where they will hold a Congress of American Women, After 6 p.m. they will be bused to Union Station where they wall depart. Washington, D.C. . Special Agents of the Federal Bureau ‘of Investi- gation on January 15, 1968, at approximately 11;30 a.m, observed several hundred people assembled in Union Station apparently waiting to participate in the JRB demonstration at that time, At approximately 11:40 a.m, a train bound from New York City to Washington, D.C., arrived at Union Station with approximately 1,500 individuals, mostly women, aboard, These individuals began marching at twelve noon away from Union Station, South on Louisiana Avenue. Now numbering approximately 2,600, they marched six abreast on the West sidewalk of Louisiana Avenue to the viéinity of Union Square where they began arriving at approximately 12:35 p.m, Page 305
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED, STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, -WASHINGTON, D.C, JANUARY. 15, 1968 , The following individuals were precedéd. by several individuals carrying a large banner which read: ° "End the War in Vietnam and Social Crisis at Home." Prior to leaving Union Station, many small placards were observed, some of which read: "En the War" and "LBJ Eats Imperial Margarine," . These placards were removed from the demonstration when the participants were advised they would only be allowed to carry a large banner in front and a large banner in the rear of the marchers, The banner bringing up the rear of the marchers read as follows: "U,S; Women Unite End the War in Vietnam," .Before the participants began marching, one Amy Swerdiow of New York City, acting as spokesman for the group, stated that a delegation of fifteen women were going by car to present their petition to the United States Congress while the rest of them would walk to Union Square where the petition will be read to them by Viveca Lindfors, After the reading of this petition, the participants were instructed to board buses which were loeated near Union Square and they would be transported to the Shoreham Hotel, ot All of the participants had arrived at Union Square by: approximately 1 p.m, and it was estimated by police officials that approximately 2,600 individuais had taken part in the march, Small placards had been observed in Union Station which showed representatives there from the following locations: . a Washington, D: C. Catifornia Kentucky Cleveland, Ohio» Michigan Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’ Connecticut ; Maryland SS Kansas New York | Illinois NW 350687 Doocld:32909544 Page 306
| HW 55087 Lo DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY. IN VIETNAM, .WASHINGTON, D.C, JANUARY 15, 1968 Most of the participants in the above march were female and dressed in black with some wearing black wreaths, The monitors and spokesmen for the group instructed them not totalk to each other but to march in a silent, solemn procession, . A second source, who has furnished reliable information in the past, ; “ advised on June 30, 1966, that Any Swerdlow, also known as Mrs, Stanley Swerdlow, was listed as a "non—party.- - visitor" at the 18th Nation Convention CP, USA, held in 1966 in New York City. Captain Robert Krahling, United States Capitol Police, Washington, D.C., advised on January 15, 1968, that Jeannette Rankin and approximately fifteen members of the JRB visited the office of Speaker of the United States House of Representatives John McCormick at approximately 1 p.m. this date. He stated they presented him with a copy of a petition which was entitled "A Petition to the 90th Congress" and which stated the following: ; . . 'we Women-of the United States, who are . outraged by the ruthless slaughter in Vietnam and the persistent neglect of human needs at home, have come to Washington to petition the Congress of the United States for the redress of intolerable grievance and demand. that; 1. Congress shall, as the first order of business, resolve to end the war in Vietnam and immedi- ately withdraw all American troops, 2, Congress shall use its power to heal a sick society at home 3. Congress shall use its power to make reparations: for the ravaged land we leave behind in Vietnam CON FTIDENTIAL- ~ 4. DoclTd: 325989544 Page 307
a DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, _WASHINGTON, D.C, JANUARY 15, 1968. * 4. Congress shall listen to what the American people are saying and refuse the insatiable demands of the military industrial complex We herewith declare our intention to return to _ our communities and mobilize women on all levels of ‘activity and to exercise their political power to reshape American society and restore our country to a position of honor in _the Community of Nations The’ Jeannette Rankin Brigade , . January 15, 1968" ot eco A third source, who has furnished reliable information in the past, on January 15, 1968, advised that she had arrived in Washington, D.C., on the train from New York City at approximately 11:40 a.m. She stated that included in her group were six members of the Socialist Workers Party and one member of the Young Socialist Alliance, . a The Socialist Workers Party has been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450, 7 “Young Socialist Alliance is described in the appendix, Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investi-~ gation observed the participants in the above march enter buses in the vicinity of Union Square and travel to the’ Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street, N.W., Washington,D.C,, where they arrived at approximately 2:20 p.m, They then assembled in the Regency Room and the “Ambassador Room of that hotel where a program began at approximately 2:50 p.m, - 5 - a S53087 Doold: 329699544 Page 306
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY. IN VIETNAM, .WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY’ 15, 1968 Just prior to the opening of the above progran, a group entitled "Radical Women's Group from New York" put on a skit which included the bringing in of a stretcher indicating that it was the body of a dead soldier, On- the stretcher was a telegram of regrets and it was stated that there would later be a mock burial of the above "corpse ," - ' The program of the Congress of American Women ~ . began with Pearl Willen of New York acting as the presiding officer. She made announcements to the effect that there was much literature on the tables and that workshops would be held both tonight and the following day. She welcomed representatives from forty states to the gathering and ~° stated that they now need to go from the great society to the just society. Mrs. Willen introduced the two CoiChairmen of the Congress as Mrs. Coretta King of Georgia and Mrs. Mary Clark of Los Angeles, California, who were both present and acknowledged the introduction, The first speaker on the program was Mrs, Vivian Hallinan of San Francisco, California, who described the. development of the coalition of women which had developed into the JRB. She said the JRB had been conceived in California last year after the statement by Mrs, Rankin concerning what the women could do to stop the war, Hallinan described the JRB's goal as "world without war" and "life with dignity and opportunities to develop cur maximum capacity,’ - The next speaker on the program was Mrs, Martin Luther King, Jr., who was initially introduced as Coretta King. Mrs. King stated that she was greatly encouraged by the growth of the peace movement and that she was totally opposed to the brutal slaughter in Vietnam, She stated that ' the women must use all of their power to stop that war, ~ 6& = = HW 35087 Docld: 329599544 Page 309 as ee a es
o® DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY. IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C, JANUARY’ 15, 1968 She stated that the men had gotten us into this war and had made’ a’ complete mess of it, She stated that there is a need to end the war so that we may tend to the needs of people in urban ghetto areas, Injustice in our society must be taken care of and she described the present challenges as “militarism, racism and wantonism," She stated there can be no justice at home until there is no war in the world, She concluded by reading a poem * entitled "Life Ain*t Been No Crystal Stair." Jeannette Rankin was the next speaker and she welcomed everyone expressing great joy that so many women . had gathered together for peace, She stated that our forefathers wrote the constitution in such a way so that ‘the military could not take over control of this Govern- ment, She was apparently implying that the military system is running the United States. She stated that the women must see that the military system is destroyed. She demanded that women have a secret ballot inthe election as well as a choice in selecting candidates, She concluded by recommending that women everywhere become candidates for political offices, coh Ue The next speaker was Katheriné/Gamp from, Pennsylvania. described as the President of the. _Women *: s_International Roe nates ai £ eee League for Peace and Freedom, Mrs, Camp described the’ “Activities of the fifteen women delegation that went to Congress on this date, She stated that they presented a petition to Speaker of the House McCormick and that he had assured them that it would be acted on as any other petition presented to Congress, Camp stated that the Speaker left then as he was calléd by a bell to the floor of the . Congress, Camp stated that following this, Mrs, Rankin, ‘\ her sister EdnaAMcKinon, and niece Mrs, Dorothy) ‘Own, \ visited Senator Mike Mansfield and presented him with: a i. \ petition, Sanna f CONFIDENTIAL i -~ 7 - MW 55067 Docld: 32999544 Page 310
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING _ UNITED STATES POLICY IN ¥ VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C, JANUARY 15, 1968. f ea Vr nn Harriet/Van Tassel of New York City next reported on the suit instituted by the JRB to restrain authorities from enforcing a rule against demonstrating on the United States Capitol gtounds.. ce an Cora\Weiss of New York next took over the meeting and permitted a Mrs, MitchellxXGoodman to make a statement, It is to be noted that Mrs, Mitchell Goodman is probably ‘the wife of Mitchell Goodman recently indicted by the Federal Grand Jury’in connection with counseling of evasion of Selective Service laws. Mrs. Goodman stated that all the women there "Nou encourage their sons to refuse the draft, Cc aan Mary,‘ larke next called a role of states in which individuals were asked to stand when their home state was called, . , ot . byte. enti. then read a poem writtenby W.E,B, DuBois, Mrs, Vel)\Phillips of Wisconsin next described political action ; that was hecessary in [966 in order to elect a peace " =-candidate, ; Charlotte Bunch\ieeks-Héxt spoke on the ruthless slaughter in Vietnam and stated that it was necessary to protest in order to stop this war in Vietnam, She further stated that the United States has been put in a badiight as far as the rest of the world is concerned because the United States has sidedwatha dictatorship. ~ ; Blia/Baker of New York stated-that-this country is faced with a Sick society because we have avoided dealing with human needs at home, She stated that there are mar¢ poor people amongthe whites than among the Negroes and that more Indian children die than American have died in Vietnam, . She urged all women to study civil liberties and to learn what can be done at protest activities, , CONFEDEN TEAL -~ 8 - MW SS087 Docld: 32869544 Page 311 i eee nen cores Hs
Pe | Pd DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY. IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D,C, JANUARY 15, 1968 pee erred eee . CynthiaXwédel of New York next acted as Chairman of a group of individuals who spoke concerning "We declare. our Intentions," These individuals were Vivian Rothstein”: ~? of TiLinods, Judith Morse \Eaton of Connecticut and Mrs, .—-—""" Dagman\fi ison _ of Washington, D.C. “~~ - Mrs. Wilson spoke concerning political action _— necessary in order to change the United States policy in” **' Vietnam, She stressed the need for education along these Tines and stated that this is the beginning of a revolution, She made many references to her recent visit to North Vietnam and based her opinions upon’ what she saw in North Vietnam, . The first source advised on January 15, ‘1968, that while the main meeting was being held in the Ambassador __ Room of the Shoreham Hotel, a group called the Radical Women's Group met in the adjoining room but after much discussion, were unable to agree on any acts of civil disobedience and therefore nothing was accomplished by them, - The above source stated that although workshops were announced and Spaces have been reserved for such work- shops, the source does not believe they will be held as the vast majority of the individuals are leaving Washington, D.C, between 6 and # p.m. this date. The source stated that the above program was concluded at approximately 5:40 p.m. and all of the participants left the Shoreham Hotel via bus with the majority of them going to Union Station to catch the scheduled train for New York City. There were no incidents or arrests during the above activity. . ~ 9. NW 55087 Docld:32989544 Page 312 am
a APPENDIX YOUNG SOCIALIST ALLIANCE ‘or The May, 1960, issue of the "Young Socialist" (YS), page 1, column 3, disclosed that during April 15-17, 1960, a nation ral organization entitled "The Young Socialist’ Alliance" (YSA) was established at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, This issue stated that this organization was formed by the nationwide supporter clubs of the publication US, ‘ The above issue, page 6, set forth the Founding Declaration of the YSA, This declaratior stated that the YSA recognized the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) as the only existing political leadership on class struggle prin ciples, and that the supporters of the YS have come into basic” polticial solidarity with the SWP on the principles of revolutionary socialism, On March 10, 1967, a source advised that the YSA was formed during 1957, by youth of various left socialist tendencies, particularly members and followers of the SWP. The source further advised that the YSA has receztly berome more open about admitting that it is the youth group of the SWP and that an SWP representative has publicily Stated that the YSA is the SWP's youth group, The headquarters of the YSA are located in Rooms 532-536, 41 Union Square West, New York City. The SWP has been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450, neither - pment conteins This doer MoT eoneic esions of reetmmrn'e + te cies : pe to “your agency; vats i> net to be sd out egide your agency. Ft teal Gistriputes Te 2SGRT Doct a ese Fae Pid | . OES CEE EPS Hq “ 10* S5087 Doold: 32989544 Page 313
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES Approved: FBl Date: 1/15/68 (Type in plaintext or code) (Priority) TO +: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448475) FROM: SAC, NEWARK (100-49837) (py) ‘POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C. January 15, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) (00: WASHINGTON FIELD) Re New York teletype dated 1/4/68, Newark airtel dated 1/10/68, Philadelphia teletype dated 1/11/68, and Newark teletype dated 1/15/68. Enclosed herewith for the Bureau are 11 copies of LHM dated and captdoned as above. Copies of LHM are being furnished to Military. Intelligence Agencies and to Secret Service and USA at Newark, Special Agents DENIS D. O'SULLIVAN and GEORGE os i EDWIN JONES observed departure of train at Newark. SA J. A. KOSELEY observed departure of train at Trenton, rt - SA RAYMOND ‘Ss. BARNE observed departure of bus we OG at Moorestown, New Persea op be! . ty 4 OY ace 6% : Ravitch WINICKAIR PHNEMOPY - $ age” {3}— Bureau (Enc. 11) (RM) ~ JAN 1'7 1968 3 - Washington Field (100-47173) (Enc. 3) (aK) 1 + New York (100-161603) Gane. - (info) (Rimes: __. wetness 2 i- Newark . ONL, OSI or . (9) _ vase | Fa a re Vv. a bd ¢ Cie (ah Ga DATE FOr: J-2 YES hy hb as ios 2 Ps HOW FORV 72 natcm = bi! L Bent — hl be) tienen eto P er Gh ye vcd
® 60 ats awnewe ten ie Mie te sy meth bichwntaamer neta Ree eet Hate mophtt wiheewt |. —— UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Newark, New Jersey a Jeph Please Refer to January 15, 1968 . DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 15, 1968 Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) observed seventy-five women board special Pennsylvania Railroad Train at Pennsylvania Station, Newark, New Jersey, on January 15, 1968. The train departed Newark at 7:50 a.m. for Washington, D.C. A Special Agent of the FBI observed forty~one women board Pennsylvania Train Number 1231 which departed from Pennsylvania Station, Trenton, New Jersey, at 7:30 a.m. on January 15, 1968. A Special Agent of the FBI observed thirty-six women depart from Moorestown, New Jersey, on Public Service Coordinated Transport Bus at 8:20 a.m. on January 15, 1968. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. [It is the property of the FBI and “is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. ENCLOSURE, Wire OF | —wwssosz_pecta:szanenta pace sss 6 TI OF
L ‘aes ‘andy ~~ “etn ¥. a? ae a2 f a kK oo", NW 55087 . ra 4s A t. " 100~448475 GONPIDENPEAL > Je ‘p i8—~gr RHA: jav WW Group 1 4 (27) oy SEE NOTE PAGE © as ape Pd Woe declassification aly % *—- Hr, DeLoach ~ Mr. Bishop ‘\ - Mr. Sullivan. \ - Liaison ~ Mr, C.D. Brennan t ¢ L 1 1 jo! January 16, 1968 re “neneag 9° 7 1 = Mr.R.H. Horner yi vee JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE . it was previously reported that the Jeannette Rankin Brigade, a nationwide group of women who are opposed i to the war in Vietnam, would sponsor a demonstration in YVashington, D. C., on January 15, 1968, to petition Congress to end the war in Vietnam. At 11:40 a.m., January 15, 1968, a group, predominantly women numbering approxinately 2,600, assembled at Union Station, Washington, D. C., and marched six abreast on the west sidewalk of Louisiana Avenue to Union Square at the foot of Capitol Hill. The marchers were ujreceded by several individuais carrying a large banner which read, “End the War in Vietnam and Social Crisis at Home.” Several women folloved the marchers carrying another banner which read, “United States Women Unite, End the War in Vietnam." Brior to leaving Union Station, participants carried several other small placards some of which read, "End the War” and "LBJ Eats imperial Hargarine.“ At the request of authorities, the demonstrators discarded these placards. Before the demonstrators left Union Station, a delegation cf 15 women, including Jeannette Rankin, drove to the Capitel where they presented a petition to Represen= tative John YW. HeCormack, Speaker of the House of Hepresen- tatives, ang te Senator Hichael J. Hansfielid. This petition vas entitled "A Petition to the 90th Concrress" and stated va the following: "We Women of the United States, who are outraged by the ruthless slaughter in Vietnam and the persistent negiect of human needs at home, have come to Washington to petition the Congress of the United States for the redress of intolerable grievance and demand that: \? Excluded from automatic downgrading ad | MAIL ROoML_] TELETYPE untrL_] op Ak DoclId: 32989544 Page 316
NW 55087 CORPIDENTIAR- : JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE 4 “1. Congress shall, as the first order of... -- business, resolve to end the War in Vietnam - and immediataly witharay ail American troops. suse - "g, Congress shall use its power to heal aq. : Sick society.at home. . "3, Congress shall use its power to make - ...-. sio.s, > Yeparations for the ravaged jand we leave. pa behind in Vieteam, 4 foe a : "4A, Congress shall listen to what the ‘American people are saying and refuse the insatiable fienmands of the military~industriat complex, at "Ye herewith declare our intention ‘€o return to . 4-0Uur communities and mobilize women on all levels o£ activity and te exercise theix political power to reshape American society and restore _ our country to a position of Ronor An the Community . of Nations.. . . won "fhe Jeannette Rankin Brigade L dganuary 15, 1968." . “While the deleg ation vas making the presentation to the Congressmen, the main dontingent, which had assembled at Union Square, wan presented with the pstition which was read to them by Viveea. Lindfora,-¢ho-swedish.acivess-and one... 5. of the sponsors of the Brigades a . ‘ Following 2B reading of the petition to the demon- straters, the parvicipants were taken by bus to the Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D. C. <At.the Shoreham Hotel, the group convened a Congress of American Women at 2:30 p.m. Following the welcome, the first speaker on the program was Mrs, Vivian Hallinan, the Executive Secretary ox the Brigade from San Franciseo, California, Hallinan described the Brigade's goal as “world without war" and “life with dignity and opportunities to develop cur maximum capacity." CONFIDENTIAL ~ 2 = "ps ‘ 4 DoclTdad: 32989544 Page 217
JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE A Source who has furnished reliable information in the past has advised that Terence Hallinan, the son of Vivian Hallinan,who is a member of the Communist Party, UBA, Northern District of California, stated in October, 1962, that his mother would be willing to join the Communist ‘Party if her busband would also join, tf gore o * - * | tics. ‘Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke to the assembly stating that she was totally opposed to the brutal Saugher in Vietnam. and that women must use all their power to stop that war. She described present + challenges as “militarism, racism and wantonism,” . ~ Jeannette Rankin spoke and welcomed these attending. She atated that their forefathers had written the ~~ Constitution in such a way that the military could not take over control of the Government. She stated that the women must seg that the military system is destroyed. he demanded that women have a seeret baliot in the election as well as.a. © -w.-. choice in selecting candidates. She concluded her talk by recommendine that women everywhere become candidates for political offices. ‘Katherine Caup, the President of the Yonon's international League for Peace and Freedom, an international women’s pacifist organization, deseribed te the assembly the activities of the delegation which had presented the petition to Speeker MeCormack at the Capitol earlier that day. ¢ Qneo of the speakers, Hrs. Mitchell Goodman , whose husband Was recently indicted by Federal Grand Jury in eonnection with counseling of evasion of the Sclective Service lava, stated that all the women present should encourage their sons to refuse the draft. Sw Hers. Dagmar Wils on, National Chairman of Women: Strike for Peace, a national women’s pacifist group, told the assembly that political action was necessary in order : to change the United States policy in Vietnam. She stressed the need for education along these lines and stated that this meeting would be the beginning of a revolution, t CONT IDESTEAL x NW 350687 Doold: 32989544 Page 316
During the time that the main group of demon~ “strators wag meeting in the Ambassador Room of the Hotel, a small group, whe called themselves the Radical Women's "Group ahd composed mainly of younger women, met in the adjoining Regency Room of the Hotel, ‘This meeting was highly disorganiz ed, without apparent purpose or objective and seers HO conclusions, . ; iad « * me - ‘slthough vorkshops vere dnnounced to be held ‘following the assembly, the vast majority of those present at. the mesting left the Hotel following the 5:40 p.m. conclusion of the meeting and returned to Union Station for the Seip. home.- .. . mo, - a a an “Xn addition to the demonstration in Washington, Dd. C., sympathy demonstrations were-held by contingents of the Brigade in various cities throughout the. COURELY « . 2 of fy ‘ ~ ep ba a ke me, “Ta tiiami; ‘Florida, 70 women assenbled ‘at: the torch of Friendship, Bay front Park, and participated in - a Silent vigil. | ; a ee a ‘ approximately 150 to 200 demonstrators ‘gathered on the ‘front steps of the San Francisco City Hall in support of the demonstration in Washington , D, C. At this demon- stration, Nikki Bridges, San Franciace Chairman of the Brigade, annoureed that since it was not possible for the demonstrators te personally contact their Consressmon who were out of town, that following the presentation of a petition to Mayor Joseph Alioto, they would proceed to a near-by Weestern Union office in order that wires could be sent to their Congressmen protesting United States policy — in Vietnam, Mayor Alioto appeared on the steps of City Hall, received the petition, and announced that he vould transmit it to Congress. Nikki Bridges is the wife of Harry Bridges who was indicted for perjury and conspiracy committed to conceal Communist Party membership in obtaining United States citizenship in 1949, Approximately 250 women assembied at the Old State Building, Los Angeles, California, at 9:30 aim., to hear speeches from various women condemning the war in CoONPIpEntias x < a =
od NAN tre) 3 & ® { Vietnan. . Following this, the group qnarehed to the vest steps of the Los Angeles City Hall. where a delegation eritered and made an attempt to address the City Councll. The oy. Council on yote refused to grant this permission, i ‘Demonstrations by representatives of the Brigade were tas held in Providence, Rhode Island; Seattle, Washington; Clayton, Missouri; Portland, _ Oregons and Atlanta, Georgia, - aaa, ~ cys ie gee a eR ALI. NOTE: petidpe © tone po ash et, sor eeeren té Lo. fx © . wow * — Et,y es Se ‘Classified "Confidential" as some of the ‘information incluaéa’ in this summary comes from sensitive Sources, the . comproitise of which would be detrimental to the U. 8. Xerox coples sent to Mrs. Mildred. Stegall, .., PRs bate House; ‘the Vice President; the Secretaries of ate and Defense; Director, Central Intelligence Agency; “the Attorney General; the Deputy Attorney General; and . Assistant Attorneys General J. Walter Yeagley, Stephen J. Pollak, Fred M. Vinson, dr., and the inter-Division | Information Unit of the Department. . tee Qn s fee + See memorandum C.D. Brennan to W.C. Suilivan dated 1/16/68. ‘gaptioned as’ above as prepared by RHH:skr. NW 55087 Doold:32989544 Page 320 ra
‘ e . ow TO FROM SUBJECT: HW 35007 * GSA GEN, REG. NO. 27 a wHOMAL FORM NO, 10 may 1962 ECIION 5010-106 @ A Tolson . Sh 1 - Mr. C.D. DeLoach ao 5 Memorandum 1 ‘ Mr, TLE, Bishop Callahan 1 - Conrad Mr. W.C, Sullivan Felt “3 ale ——_______.. Mr. W.C, Sullivan jer fe DATE: 1/16/68 Rosen Sullivan ° 1 C.D. Brennan a i Tavel JEANNETTE RANKIN. BRIGADE “INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) UNITED STATES G Liaison Mr. C.D. Brennan Mr. R.H. Horner Trotter Tele. Room Holmes Gandy Information has previously been disseminated to the White House and other interested agencies concerning the plans of captioned organization, a nationwide group of women who are opposed to the war in Vietnam, to stage a demonstration in Washington, D.C, on 1/15/68 and present a petition to Congress demanding an end to the Vietnam war. This demonstration was held as scheduled on 1/15/68, The demonstrators marched from Union Station to Union Square at the foot of Capitol Hill by way of Louisiana Avenue, The group was preceded by several individuals carrying a banner which read "End the War in Vietnam and Social Crisis at Home." Several women followed the marchers carrying another banner which read "United States Women Unite, End the War in Vietnam." Initially, the group carried other placards which read "End the War" and "LBJ Kats Imperial Margarine." However, at the request of authorities, these placards were discarded. ane . 1 F Before the demonstrators left Union Station, a ey delegation of 15 women, including Jeannette Rankin, drove 7 to the Capitol where they presented a petition to Representative John W. McCormack, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and to Senator Michael J. Mansfield. The petition entitled "A Petition to the 90th Congress" pointed out the opposition of women of the United States to the ruthless slaughter in Vietnam and the persistant neglect to human needs at home and demanded Congress as the first order of business resolve to end the war in Vietnam and immediately withdraw all Americmtroops. It called for Congress to use its power to help a sick society at home, to make reparations for destruction in Vietnam and to listen to what the American people are saying and refuse the insatiable demands of the e mibitary industrial complex. . . “fey | . a Pe " /-16~68 °C Enclosure 42“, Q@ { van 1? ts RHA: skr- — AIR REG yi (I) ‘ ~ CONTINU. Docld: 32959544 Page 321 “oe hravidusn
Memorandum to Mr. W.C, Sullivan RE: JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE This petition was read to the demonstrators assembled at Union Square by Swedish film actress, Viveca Lindfors, Following the assembly at Union Square, the marchers were bussed to the Shoreham Hotel where they convened a congress of American women from approximately 2:30 p.m.-to 53:40 p.m, vt During this time, speeches were made by Vivian Hallinan, who has been described by her son, Terence Hallinan, as being willing to join the Communist. Party if her husband would join. Hallinan described the Brigade's goal as "world without war" and "life with dignity and opportunities to develop our maximum capacity." Mrs. Martin Luther King, Jr., stated that women must use all of their power to stop the war in Vietnam, She described present challenges as "militarism, racialism and wantonism, . Jeannette Rankin welcomed the participants and stated women must see that the military system is destroyed, She recommended that women everywhere become candidates for political offices. Mrs. Dagmar Wilson, Chairman of the Women Strike for Peace, a national pacifist group, spoke concerning United States policy in Vietnam. She stressed the need for education in order to change’ United States policy and stated that their demonstra- tion was the beginning of a revolution, While this assembly was taking place a small group calling themselves Radical Womens Group met in a room across the hall. This group was very disorganized and was held without apparent objective. Sympathy demonstration were held in Miami, Florida; Boston, Massachusetts; Seattle, Washington; St. Louis, Missouri; Portland, Oregon; Atlanta, Georgia; San Francisco and Los Angeles, California, In San Francisco the Brigade's contingent ; presented a petition to the Mayor who agreed to transmit it to Washington. In Los Angeles, the contingent attempted to speak before the City Council, but their request was denied, |W SS087 Docld: 32589544 Page 322 L
_  & Memorandun to Mr. W.C. Sullivan RE: JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE All pertinent information developed was promptey furnished to the Inner-Division Information Unit of the Department of Justice, Secret Service, Metropolitan Police Department, Park Police, U,S. Capitol Police, General Services Administration, and military intelligence agencies, RECOMMENDATION: That the enclosed memorandum to Mrs. Mildred Stegall, the White House; Vice President; Secretary of State; Secretary of Defense, Director, Central Intelligence Agency; U.S, Secret service; the Attorney General and other interested officials of the Department of Justice be approved, * hy is rote) woo i! | v Sy } -. 3 Leal NW 35087 Doold: 32989544 Page 323
BL": Hey. $-22-64) FBI . Date: 1/16/68 Transmit the following in $$, —_ PLATTEN. (Type in plaintext or code) AIRTEL Via (Priority) TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-4875) FROM : SAC, NEW YORK (100-161601) (P) ea ” ‘ ‘DEMONS TRATIOL ESTT DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIBINAM, WASHINGTON, D.C. L/15/63 °° TNFORMATION CONCERNING (IS) (00 :WFO) SUBJECT: 4 ) ReNYairtel to Bureau, 1/12/68. ty / 4 Bnaclosed herewith for Bureau are 1] copies of a \ LH _oearding departure srom NYC of women particivating in n Scned Gencns brats on. era tos ror WFO. are two copies (ey vA ee, af . . \ ey : . 3 + Bureau (Enc. 434 et 7 = Atlanta (Enc. 1) (2M 1 - Los Angeles (Enc. 1) (RM) 1 - Nexark (Enc. 1) tain) i - Uew Haven (Enc. 1) (R28) 1 - Philadelphia (Enc. 1) (RH) 2 - Washington Field (100-7173) (Znce. 2) (RM) 1 - New York oat] EPBismv ~ fia ‘, } rn ae Md (12 eed (ee AP AGENCY: G-2, ONI, OSI, SEC SER, s+, te JAN 22 4853 RAO (i305, eae ftp DATE FORWL DP UF _ cist send HOW FORW: a AP ote nr Ae | PY sete FAP TE A FT (ink . ne oo EAN? Ae" WAY Sent OM CO~Per \ te gent in Charge 4 MW 35087 Doold: 329695 Page 324
® we GS UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION New York, New York In Reply, Please Refer to January 16 ; 1968 Ow Demonstration Protesting United States Policy in Vienam, Washington, D.C. January &5, 1968 On January 15, 1968, Special Agents (SAS) Of the | Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) ebserved the following: | A special train of the Pennsylvania Railroad, consisting of eighteen cars bound for Washington, D.C., departed Pennsylvania Station, 8th Avenue at 31st Street, New York, New York, at 7:29 AM. The trainscapacity was | approximately 1,400 seats. Approximately 1,200 women and five males boarded this train which had been designated by | loud . speaker announcements and signs as the Jeannette Rankin Brigade (JRB) special train. CONFIDENTIAL GROUP I Excluded from auto- matic downgrading and declassification. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. * : we ae 4 ae yar COPIES DESTROYED | / / ' , i co Ree way 2 w/t Je : Hv SS087 Docld: 32989544 Page 325
Demonstration Protesting United States Policy in Vietnam, Washington, D.C., January 15, 1968 Mr. John Martin, Passenger Representative, Pennsylvania Railroad advised that the special train would arrive Washington, D.C. at Union Station approximately 11:15 AM. Martin stated the first two cars of the-special train were empty to accommodate additional women to be picked up in Newark, New Jersey. Martin indicated a group of women had come from New Haven, Connecticut via two _buses and had boarded the JRB train. . SAS ofthe FBI observed a bus from the Academy Charter Service of New Jersey containing approximately 50 women identified as participatir with JRB depart from 31st Street between 8th and 9th Avenue, New York City, at 7:30 AM. Two other chartered buses were available at this location, . but were not used. ° After 7:30 AM announcements were made within Pennsylvania Station that women participating with JRB, . who had missed the specid train, should board the regular Pennsylvania Railroad Train "The President" bound for Washington, D.C. SAS of the FBI observed approximately 200 . ; women, who had congregated in vicinity of the special JRBj - pts pts ticket table ,board "The President" which departed at 8:00 AM. This train was scheduled to arrive at Union Station, Washington, D.C, at 11:50 AM. : ee SAS of the FBI observed women wearing butto bearing "Women's Vote For Peace", "Jeannette Rankin Br and buttons supporting Senator Bugene Mc Carthy. was obseryéd selling tickets at the speéial JRB &a Lorraine Gordon was observed being interviewed by member the Pres Mn connection with JRB activities. NW 55087 Doold:32989544 Page 326
Demonstration Protesting United States Policy in Vietnam, Washington, D.C., January 15, 1968 Norma Spector A confidential source advised on August 18, 1966, that Norma Spector was:: elected to serve on the District Committee, New York Communist Party (CP) at the June 12, 1966, session of the New York District CP Convention, held in New York City. Lorraine Gordon On September 14, 1964 second confidential source advised that Lorraine Gordonvas a listed speaker a at the Fifth National Convention of the Emma Lazarus Federation of Jewish Women's Clubs (ELF held in New York City from September 18, 1964 to September 24, 1964. A characterization of ELF is attached hereto. HW 55087 Docid: 32989544 Page 327 TW 55087 Docid:32989544 Page 327 0
1. APPENDIN EMMA LAZARUS FEDERATION OF JEWISH WOMEN'S CLUBS "The Jewish Fraternalist" dated October, 1947, self identified as the official publication “of the Jewish People's Fraternal Order (JPFO) of the International Workers Order (IWO), Page 6, contained an article which reflected that the Emma Lazarus Division (ELD) of the JPFO was to hold its first national convention in New York City on November 15 and 16, 1947, after havins been First established at a National Women's Conference called three years previously by the JPFO. "The Horning Freiheit" (MF) on January 25,°1951, contained a report of the National Convention of the ELD of the JPFO which took place in New York City on January 20 and 21, 1951. At this convention, it was noted that the ELD changed its name to Emma Lazarus Federation of Jewish Women's Clubs (ELF) and adopted a new constitution. On May 4, 1966, a source advised that the ELF was recognized by the Communist Party (CP) United States of America (USA) as an important national organization of women whose - leadership was primarily made up of Communists. The source stated the ELF was dediceted to peace, in protecting the rights of foreign born, and against bomb testing, Nesro discrimination ang the rearmement of West Germany. : The source also stated the ELF renders suvport to and receives support from the MF and other Jewish progressive organizations. The ELF National Office was moved ane is now located at 150 Fifth Avenue, Room 632, New York, New York. The IWO and JPFO have been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450. The "Guide to Subversive Organizations and Publications". revised and published as of December 1, 1961, to supersede Guide published on January 2, 1957, vrevared "and released by the Committee on Un-American | Activities, United States House of Revresentatives, Washineton, D.C., contains the following concerning the "Morning Treiheit"; ion MW 35087 Doocld: 32999544 Page 326
ev. NW 55087 2. APPENDIX EMMA LAZARUS FEDERATION OF JEWISH WOMEN'S CLUBS (CQ’'TTNUED) "L. A 'Communist Yiddish daily' (Attorney General TRAMCIS BIDDLE . CongresSional Pecord, September 24, 1942, p. 7686.) 7 "2, ‘The Freiheit has been one of the rankest organs of Communist vrovarganda in this country for almost a quarter of a century, !. (Special Committee on Un-American Activities, House Report 1311 on the CIO Political Action Committee, March 29, 1944, p. 75.)" -~5%~ DoclTd: 325989544 Page 329
woe . . / 6 @ @ Peg ine $-22-64) a ” FBI Date: 1/16/68 Transmit the following in (Typg in plaintext or code) : AIRTEL . y via (Priority) og a : TO: DIRECTOR (100-448475) . +: cae FROM: SAC, PHILADELPHIA (100-49497) (P) ! 7 aie 3 a é SUBJECT. DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING. pam Oe UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM 1 ots GO Os WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/15/68 as if C8 Ae if INFORMATION CONCERNING Ac Ger : (INTERNAL SECURITY) yO ¥ ’ Rf Enclosed for the Bureau are an original and ten T e et copies of an LHM dated and captioned as above. Two copies e, at are enclosed for WFO as Office of Origin. Two information . bo > copies each are designated for Atlanta and San Franciseo since Re BY they have investigation pending on the "JEANETTE RANKIN BRIGADE."| © “I Re Philadelphia teletype to Director, dated 1/15/6888 ZY 3 Oey oe be bye “3 f3 Ze Copies of the LHM are being disseminated locally Se n - ork to MI, OSI, NISO, and Secret Service. 5 Og wg v Sela, MD | SA KENNETH K. SMYTHE advised SA DARWIN STEELMAN, LT} S} & & Region IT, 109th MI Group, Philadelphia, Pa., of the information = in the enclosed LHM at 9:20 a.m. on 1/15/68. g g “e (| ~ . * Fi SA SMYTHE was the Agent who ae the departure KA " 2, 8 I of the group from 30th Street nO ue ailroad Station, “Real | i Philadelphia, on 1/15/68. cOnue SIN ra & 3 - Bureau (100-448475) (Enes.-11' MO | GS», | a | 2 - Atlanta (Enes.-2) (Info) (RM) — : wy | BI 2 - San Francisco (Enes.-2) (Info) (RM) nN ‘| i; 2 - WFO (100-47173) (Ences.-2) (RM) ° AY og * a 3 - Philadelphia age 3h 2 JAN 18 1968 S| 1 - 100-~49497 os - ow 1 - 100-46020 (WSP) —— ~~ 1 - 100~-48477 (VETS & RESERVISTS FOR PEACE) ‘ - KKS th . uy , S (12) é: INT ISEC. we S ‘ OC, « Bisho a v4 me, FE EG Bis DB = XNROY \ v4 ne & ; aan 23 168 . gf ~ ON Nw vs starontecil Le —rege~ss0 Sent —________-M | Per —___— QS &
In Reply, Please Refer ta g @ Q @ - UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Philadelphia, Pennsylvania January 16, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15, 1968 _ At 7:45 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, on January 15, 1968, a group of women began gathering at the information counter in the 30th Street Station of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Philadelphia, Pa. One sign carried by two women bearing the legend, "JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE," was displayed. A few of the women wore WOMEN STRIKE FOR PEACE (WSP) buttons and a few wore blue overseas caps with VETERANS AND RESERVISTS FOR PEACE in white lettering on them. Nearly ail the women wore some article of Black Clothing. The group was composed predominantly of white, middle- aged women. The group, numberin,, easprcaimateiy 125, was weil behaved and orderly. . At 8:10 a.m., Eastern ptanaird lime, the group boarded cars numbered 1582, 1535, and +599 a1 bFennsyivania Railroad Train #131, The Congressional, bound ior Washingten, D.C. The train leit 30th Street Station at 8:20 a.m. Inere were no incidents. This document contains neitner recommendations nor conclusions of the FBi. It is ine property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and uts contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. Pe a WW 55087 Doold: AgP Page aE NCLOSURE TF , >
BL Lease Trev, $-22-64) mate @@ 7 ¢e FBI Date: 416/68 Transmit the following in ne 12, (Type in plaintext or code) “| a AIRTEL AIR MAIL ! (Priority) a ee ney Si, Note va Rage seen ne ae - . yas . tae Py sO spe TO: DIRECTOR, FBI. aD, FROM: Lb, + SACs KANSAS CITY (100-12409) RUC pENONS TRATI ON PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D. C. 1/8/68 a INFORMATION CONCERNING ad (INTERNAL SECURITY) _ A Re Kansas City tel 1/15/68. 4 AS Enclosed for the Bureau are eleven copies of Letterhead memo concerning captioned demonstration. Two copies are furnished Philadelphia, office of origin of WILPF and two copies furnished to WFO. Indices of the Kansas City Division contain no - references for the names appearing in letterhead memo. (: ¢ ‘ A- Bureau (Enes. 11)(RM) 2 - WFO (Enes. 2) (RM) 2 - Philadelphia (Encs. 2)(1-100-9882)(RM);, , 1 - Kansas City [0 GAA: pe -_ REQ 3. . ot 1 ot A : C. « Bisnop za rf. gs JAN 20 1968 AGENCY: G-2, ONI, OSI, SEC. SER, 7 /7- y ant RAO (ISD, rece Fe ~ DATE FORW: HOW FORW: BY: Approved: —_— , WAS ; Speck Sent ~ M Per i} pecial Agent in Charge Ni "55087 Docld: 32989544 Page 332 L
unr STATES DEPARTMENT OF ASCE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ; In Reply, Please Refer to Kansas City, Missouri File No. . . January 16, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, ‘ WASHINGTON, D. C., JANUARY §, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING The "Kansas City Star" newspaper, Kansas City, Missouri, edition of January 14, 1968, contained an article stating that Kansas City women were responding to a "woman power" appeal issued by Miss Jeanette Rankin, former member of Congress, to end the war in Vietnam. According to the article, a small delegation of Kansas City women plan to go to Washington, D. C., on January 15, 1968, to participate in the march by the "Jeanette Rankin Brigade" to petition Congress for a United States withdrawal from Vietnam. The others in the group would remain in Kansas City and present copies of the petition to the offices of U. S. Representatives Richard Bolling, Kansas City, Missouri, and Larry Winn, Kansas City, Kansas, at 1:00 p.m., on January 15, 1968. The "Kansas City Star" evening edition of January 15, 1968, carried an article stating that on the afternoon of January.15, 1968, 20 women appeared at the offices of Representatives Boliing and Winn. They carried no signs and the demonstration was orderly. The women, all from the greater Kansas City area, merely presented a petition asking Congress to end the war in Vietnam and withdraw American troops, to make reparations for the "ravaged land we leave behind in Vietnam", and to listen to the American people and refuse "the insatiable demands of the military-industrial complex". The article stated that the Kansas City branch of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom had been planning to send representatives to the Washington | march, but it was not until Wednesday that they decided to present the petitions to Congressmen Winn and Bolling. According to the article, Mrs. John M.“Swomley , Jr. , , Program Chairman of the organization, stated the Kansas City — group hoped to identify with the women in Washington and their _— objective to bring and end to the war in Vietnam. ell i . : COS rigermtitr sHang rer gnacts fang ab oat Sy Tt ne ig ty vee a! - . Ac RT EDYOT Lyset di oad it we é es DESTRASR Hein Me ke cade yo nef oof S. oe ras - ai if é mal 13 won ; A oR | BW 55087 DoolId: 32989544 Page 333
a a a hd _ a LO DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, ETC. The article identified the following Kansas City area women as participating in the march in Washington on January 15, 19683 vA Mrs. Theodore }W wuLlace Mrs. Frederick*Fender Lot. Mrs. Alan/Boley . = Mrs. Karl *Iientz — _ Mrs. Fred’Batson joa Mrs. June Dopnelt -- Miss LanYta“Jackson Xu \ | 2 NW SS087 Doold: 32989544 Page 334 SAAR ns eS eR ses
- Transmit the following in ( Via ____ATRTEL TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448326) FROM: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (100-59802) Sf ghd “DENONSTRATION PROTESTING U. S. “POLICY IN VIETNAM WASHINGTON, D.C. an (\ i JANUARY 15, 1968 OY eS INFORMATION CONCERNING A oY (INTERNAL SECURITY) i 00: Washington Field ro Re San Francisco teletype to Bureau and Washington Field, 1/15/68. Enclosed for the Bureau are eleven (11) copies of an “ LHM concerning captioned matter. Two (2) copies each are enclosed for Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York and Washington Field. . AGENCY: , G-2, ONI, OSI, SEC Suk, Sources utilized in LHM are: *z homey on ~~ First source Second source ¢ “SF 2466~ ~Sy;_> Instant LHM is classified CONFIDENTIAL inasmuch as Fie 6 RAO (ISD, - GREED) 77 CSSF 296 9nR ew! 7 = it contains data which* could reasonably result in the identifi- cation of confidential informants of continuing value and 1G Shere 4 *~_ Bureau (Encls. Ban RM) : 3 2 - Atlanta (100-7300)(Encls. 2) (AM-RM) 2 - Los Angeles (100-70701)(Encls. 2) (AM-RM) 2 ~ New York (Enclis, 2) (AM-RM) 2 ~- Washington Field (100-47173)(Enels. 2) (AH-RM) 5 - San Francisco (100~59802) , _ | eens (1 - 100-54559) ogi Pe, —y 7 (1 - 100-48035) og gan 12 ig6e C - 80-461) omnes . Gow: ar _ Legh «te (ie i tan ” ; Peay és Approve? Bistiog “A Sent Miler ar: ‘ Special Agent in Charge MW 35087 Doold:32839544 Page 335 OR
7 ° e ao SF 100-59802 GOW: jal i compromise future effectiveness thereof. Special Agents who observed the demonstration at San Franciscq are: ZAVEN JARDARIAN RICHARD E. RODERMUND GARRY OWEN WATT DIRCK A. MERRILL The Special Agent who observed Elaine Yoneda was SA CHESTER L. JACOBY. The Special Agent who observed the dmonstration at Monterey, California, is. BURNEY THREADGILL, JR. San Francisco indices negative re AILEEN HERNANDEZ. 7 HW 35087 Docld: 329599544 Page 336
© UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to San Francisco, California File No. January 16, 1968 CONFIDERTIAR DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. S. POLICY IN VIETNAM SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 15, 1968 Reference is made to San Francisco memorandum, dated January 5, 1968. , Copies of this memorandum have been furnished locally to the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Secret Service, San Francisco, and the United States Attorney, San Francisco. At 12:00 noon, January 15, 1968, Special Agents of , the FBI observed approximately 150-200 demonstrators (primarily women) gather on the front steps of the City Hall in San Fran- cisco, to support a companion demonstration being held in Washington, D.C., January 15, 1968, sponsored by the Jeannette Rankin Brigade. Many of the demonstrators were noted to be carrying placards, on which were noted to be the following statements: "Heal the Sick Society at Home - Join The Jeannette Rankin Brigade‘ "Pirnst Step To Peace - Stop The Bombing "Now" "Outlaw War" "Ratify UN Human Rights Conventions" “Stop The Draft" "Negotiate Now" *QOutlaw Napalm" “Rescind The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution" "Stop US Empire Building in Asia." At approximately 12:05 p.m. Nikki Bridges, San Francisco CONFESENTIAL COPIES Dremnyy GROUP I ray . Re. MAY +0 Excluded from automatic ; 18 i971 Downgrading and Declassification This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to, be distributed outside your agency. f topo be (i? mae pete OF ¢ Big ty why ois deex } MW 35087 Doocld:32999544 Page 337 -
CONFIDENTIAL a DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 15, 1968 Chairman of the Brigade, announced to the demonstrators that this Jocal demonstration was principally gathered to support women from around the. United States who were gathered in Washington, D.C. today, as part of a nation-wide demonstration sponsored by the Jeannette Rankin Brigade, to petition Congress to resolve the conflict in Vietnam. Bridges stated that inasmuch as it was not possible for the demonstrators to personally contact their congressmen, most of whom were out of town; that following the presentation of a petition to Mayor Joseph Alioto, the demonstrators would then proceed to the Western Union Office on 10th and Market Streets in San Francisco, so that the women protestors could send wires to their congressmen, protesting United States policies in Vietnam. Bridges indicated that the petitioners would request Mayor Alioto to convey to Congress their petition, which among other things urged Congress, as its first order of business, to resolve to end the War in Vietnam and immediately arrange for withdrawal of all American troops from Vietnam; for Congress to use its power to heal the sick society ~ at home and to make reparations for the ravaged lands left behind in Vietnam. A source advised March 2, 1967, that Mrs. H. Bridges, also known as Nikki Bridges, 35 Kronquest Court, San Francisco, California, was listed as a recipient of a new yearly subscription to the "People's World" (PW), expiration date: March 4, 1968. The PW is a west coast communist newspaper, published weekly in San Francisco. boroye The next speaker was identified as Aileenternandez. She spoke for approximately five minutes and briefiy~ explained to the demonstrators who Jeannette Rankin is and what the purposes of the Jeannette Rankin Brigade are. She stated that the group has no principal spokesman and it is principally a group of women who are involved and committed in a fight for peace. Several of the demonstrators, led by Nikki Bridges, then proceeded to the Office of Mayor Joseph Alioto to present their petition. CONEIDENPEALS 2 HW S5087 Docld: 32969544 Page 338 L
CONFEBENTIAE 1 © DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. S. POLICY IN VIETNAM SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 15, 1968 Approximately ten minutes later the Mayor of San Francisco appeared on the steps of the City Hall and announced to the demonstrators that he would gladly transmit their petition to Congress. .Mayor Alioto stated that he fully believed in the constitutional right of peaceful assembly. He indicated, however, that because he had consented to transmit the demonstrators! petition to Washington, he did not necessarily agree with it. The Mayor then stated that it was his personal opinion that the United States Government and the Johnson Administration had done all in its power to attempt , to come to a peaceful and honorable solution in the Vietnamese War. He related that he felt that it was now up to the other side to make the same attempts to arrive at a peaceful solution in the Vietnamese conflict. At approximately 12:45 p.m., the demonstrators proceeded to the Western Union Office located at 10th and Market Streets in San Francisco, so that wires could be sent to their congressmen in Washington. A Special Agent of the FBI observed one Elaine Lhe o Yoneda participating in the above demonstration and following -~"~ the demonstration Yoneda was observed to return to her employment at the International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union (ILWU) - Pacific Maritime Association, Pension Fund, at 150 Golden Gate Avenue,’ San Francisco. A second source advised on December 4, 1967, that Elaine Yoneda is a current and active member of the Communist Party (CP). On January 15, 1968, a Special Agent of the FBI observed a silent protest by a group of women on the lawn of Colton Hall, Monterey, California, between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. These women were ostensibly gathered to support the demonstration being held in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Jeannette Rankin Brigade. There were no speeches given; the demonstrators merely conducted a silent vigil. A one page leaflet captioned "Women To Take First Step to End The War" printed by the Jeannette Rankin Brigade, at 150 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, California, was handed out at the above demonstration. A Neroxed duplication of this leaflet is appended to this memorandum. “ CONFIDENT TAL— i
| MW SS067 Docld: 32989544 Page 240 be. g 6 na ASP ‘tor oe on vow TIRED... of paying all your taxes for bullets and bombs?? FED UP... with fighting senseless wars?? . SHOCKED... at the burning of innocent women and children??? EMOTIONAL... yes, because we're still human, We care about our loved ones and are outraged at the killing! fo {> fr fr 7 fo PRACTICAL... yes, because we're used to making ends meet, putting (- / x eS iy our shoulders to the wheel and getting things done! = POWERFUL... yes, because we have 51% of the vote, {CA re We control the "purse strings", /— why not the "political strings". Join us to start the PEACE WHEEL rolling, January 15 at noon on the Polk Street steps of City Hall, in support of the Jeannette Rankin Brigade going to Washington to petition Congress to (1) end the war, (2) heal the sick society at home and (3) repair the damages done in Vietna + We will give a copy of the " petition to Mayor Alioto. ms Wi, / will telephone our sco, we from the Federal Building to let therh know women will be calling on them, Information: JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE HEADQUARTER 150 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, 94102 Phone: 474~4456
Nery rE : ALIN e . Nw 55087 ee wi Muriel Adams Margaret Gage Lestie Parrish Mia Aurbakken Adjali Mrs. Jack Gilford TV Actress Methodist U.N. Representative Dr. Carolyn Goodman Louise Peck Donna Allen WILPF, Women Strike for Peace Carol Anderson National Council of Churches Ellen Aubakken Norma Becker Mrs. Harry Belafonte Mrs. John C. Bennett Church Women United, wife of Dean of Union Theological Seminary, Columbia University Rebecca Berman Teachers’ Committee to End War Dr. Frances Herring Songwriter Peggy Billings Mrs. Raiph D. Hyslop . Carmen Ristorucci Methodist Church, Director of Social Action YWCA, National Council of Churches . Dubois Clubs Mrs, Algernon Black American Ethical Union Kay Boyle R. Elizabeth Johns ; . Ruth Rosenwald Author United Church of Christ, Church Women United Chicago Rosenwald Foundation _- Nikki Bridges Florynce Kennedy Muriel Ruykeyser Wife of ILWU President Harry Bridges Connie Brown Newark Welfare Board Jane Buchenhotz Americans for Democratic Action Mrs. John Burton Susan K. Kinoy . SANE -e Wife of Legislator Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party Juanita J. Saddler : Catherine L. Camp Ruth Kinzler YWCA National President, WILPF Ruth Krause Elaine Slater Twila Lytton Cavert New Jersey Peace Center CORE YWCA, World Council of Churches. Mary Clarke Women Strike for Peace, California Democratic Council Eva Rubenstein Coffin Wife of Chaplain of Yale University Ruth Gage Colby International Representative, Women Strike for Peace Judy Collins Singer . Sylvia E. Crane Anti-HUAC Committee Lobbyist Florence Criley International Representative, United Electrical Workers’ Union Elsie Thomas Culver Polly Cuthberton American Friends Service Committee Ruby Dee Betty Meredith Churches, Episcopel Church Actress Nursery School Teacher Barbara Webster Ann Eaton Lucy Montgomery Liberation, CNVA Judith Morse Eaton Daughter of Senator Wayne Morse Grace Loucks Elliott National Council YWCA Anne Florant i Eleanor French } United Church Women, YWCA Betty Friedan | Author i Mrs. Mare Friedlander Artist cil of Jewish Women Mrs, Horace L. Friess Mrs, Joseph Papp Dagmar Wilson American Ethical Union Theatre ae Founder of Women Strike for Peace Frances Fritchman Rosa Parks lar aie aa Winnifred Wygal Wife of Unitarian Minister Alabama bus rider's, ay io tote Elaine Yoneda Dowel: 32959544 Page 341 Chairman: Jeannette Rankin Executive Secretary: Vivian Hallinan Partial List of Sponsors Mrs. Max Gordon Women Strike for Peace Vivian Hallinan Fannie Lou Hamer Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party Methodist Board Mrs. E.Y. Harburg Union Theological Seminary Helen Baker Elizabeth Lee Haselden Esther Pike United Church Women, Editor of Publications Church Women United, wife of editor of Chris- Mrs. Sigmund Pollitzer - _ Leona Bayer, M.D. tian Century American Ethical Union ’ Dorothy Hasster Fellowship of Reconciliation Anna Arnold Hedgeman National Council of Churches Aileen Hernandez Vice President, National Organization of Women Lois Crozier Hogle YWCA Attorney Mrs. Resemary Kilch Past President, National Council of Catholic V/omen Mrs. Martin Luther King, Jr. Margaret Kuhn Presbyterian Church Center Helen B. Lamb Author, Wife of Corliss Lamont Mrs. Buton Lane Dr. Mary Lane President, Northern California Association for Nursery Education Marilyn Langer SANE Mrs. |. Lee Levy Viveca Lindfors Actress Mary Ely Lyman Union Theological Seminary Helen Merrell Lynd Author, Sociolcgist Olive Mayer Scientist Nelle Morton Professor of Theology, Drew University Jessica Mitford Author Grace Mora Newman Fort Hood Three Dorothy Nyland Fellowship of Reconciliation Emmy Lou Packard Cleveland Peace Mobilization Nan S, Pendergrast Eleanor Perry Screen Writer, Producer of ’David and Laura Phauls Mrs. Sidney Poitier Mercedes M. Randall Author Jeannette Rankin Mrs. Marcus Raskin Malvina Reynolds Mrs, Alex J. Rosenberg Reform Democrats Poet Marie Runyon National Conference for New Politics Mrs. Robert Ryan Marjorie Schell Helen Huntington Smith United Church of Christ Mrs. Benjamin Spock Susan Sontag Author Mrs. S. Emlen Stokes American Friends Service Committee Elizabeth Sutherland Student Nonviolent Coordinating Com: Amy Swerdiow Women Strike for Peace Mary Adams Sykes American Friends Service Committee Ethel Taylor Women Strike for Peace Maza Tilghman United Church Women Helen B. Turnbull United Church Women, World Council Cynthia Wedel Executive Secretary, National Council of Churches Cora Weiss Women Strike for Peace Anne Werneke Youth, National Council of Churches Pear! Willen Past President, Nationail and Internatio President, 1LWU Auxiliary No, 16 ry
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to San Francisco, California File No. . 100-59802 January 16, 1968 Title DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 15, 1968 ", Character Reference San Francisco memorandum, dated and captioned as above. All sources (except any listed below) whose identities are concealed in referenced communication have furnished reliable information in the past. eae oe cee ve eee cet ty eee ea me Se ne mee mr TE SU Swe Mem cre mer SD seme Ole cate re ct Sem tm OO tee I ne te rm ee eee nee en ee te rm ee te or nm nm le ne i ed nt es en oe wn on ee This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. NW 55087 Doocld: 32989544 Page 242
emeetatemneemaieerbteaenan beens -t F ne oy ae RE RI nee tes wr Me Katacdntn ee site peat Ting weal PhP wm etlentandicrnt 18K Calle ean EN -_ - _ rr “ee Fae a eee ee nee aes ‘ ~ . 1 » . /* a | | | FBI Date: 1/16/68 | “sansmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) i Via AIRTEL rare (Priority) | yO: DIRECTOR, FBI {4500 / FROM: SAC, MIAMI (105-9843) (RUC) Mae he ‘ SUBJECT: “DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED ; AY STATES POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, V D. C., JANUARY 15, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING s (INTERNAL SECURITY) le? 00: WFO / Re Miami teletypes to the Bureau dated 1/15/68. Enclosed for the Bureau are eleven copies of an LHM concerning the captioned demonstration. Two copies are being furnished WFO which is origin. Two copies are being furnished AtIanta and San Francisco who have current investigations concerning the Jeannette Rankin Brigade. Two copies are being furnished Philadelphia, office of origin in the WILPF investigation. . Copies are being disseminated locally to NISO, 6th ND, Charleston, S. C., OSI Robins AFB, Ga., lllth M. I. Group, Orlando, Florida, and U. S Secret Service, Miami, , "DATE oR Toa ett Page 347 35 OR br ARG: 229895 4A Wl FORW: ‘M___Per Florida. f The following. were advised of the proposed demon~ stration on 1/15/68: ie Ae bot eA “ity ‘ -%, Om ad f (D- Bureau (Enc. 415): CeaeT rege ET A Eo i ¢ - Atlanta (Ene%é2) (RM) REC. 62 pe 2 -~ San Francisco (Enc. 2) (RM) Crmemenane emmemacccamm taconcemre 2- WFO (Enc. 2) (CRM) Z- Philadelphia (Enc. 2) (100-9882) (WILPFY’.CRM) 13 JAN 20 1°68 2 ~ Miami 90) , ° AGENCY: ¢@. uy ave Sep G2, ONL, OSI, SEC, SER, INT Smo, » aN iN
MM 105-9843 Special Agent DOUGLAS CHALFONTE U. S ‘Secret Service Miami, Florida, 9:50 a.m. Major ROBERT STACHEL Agent in Charge lllith M. I. Group Miami, Florida, 10:00 a.m. Sgt. JOHN CURTAIN Criminal Intelligence Section Dade County Department of Public Safety Miami, Florida, 10:10 a.m. Sgt. JOHN MC CRACKEN Intelligence Unit Miami Police Department, 10:15 a m. aire eB tit aetna TET eas - ‘The first source concealed is iP PEARL CRAIGO, (nequest) | 343° “west ‘46th Street, _Hialeah, Florida } = : The second source concealed is[former | an 578-S. The demonstration was observed by SA JOHN J. MATTIMORE. . -2- nw S5087 Doold:329099544 Page 344
3 ’ a . ° - UNITED § TLS DEPLRTMAUNT GF & FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION tng In Reply, Ploase Refer to , Miami, Florida FileNo. 105-9843 January 16, 1968 Re: DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D. C., JANUARY 15, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING Reference is made to a memorandun, captioned as above, dated December 28, 1967, at Miami, Florida. The memorandum concerned a call issued by the Jeannette Aiamkin Brigade for American Women to travel to Washington, D. C. on January 15, 1968, to petition the United States Congress to end the war in Viet Nam. A sourge, on January 15, 1968, advised that the Miami Chapter of the-Women's International League for Peace and > Freedom (WILPF) had scheduled a demonstration to take place January 15, 1968, at Miami, Florida. The demonstration ~ would be a support activity for the Jeannette Rankin Brigade that would be in Washington, D. C. on that date to petition Congress to end the war in Viet Nam. an i The January 16, 1968, issue of the "Miami Herald," a local Miami, Florida newspaper, contained an article entitled "Five Thousand Women Join Viet War Protest." _.. The article identified Jeannette, Rankin | as an 87 year old woman pacifist and former member of Congress who voted in Congress against the American entry into both world wars. A Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investi- gation (FBI) on January 15, 1968, observed an anti-war demonstration take place in Miami, Florida. Approximately 70 participants, mostly elderly women, assembled at the Torch of Friendship, Bayfront Park, downtown Miami, at 2:00 p.m. They stood in silent vigil, some wearing black COPIES DESTROYED ONCLos 4, aw sstes- plat. 43,80, Page 345 | ; x URE - GY ok ete muetiinath lini dementstes wnestiliaate unbilRbe nk schtak MOM beaMet bir eS ele a aT hie ati lettin sical ot vabllbe a Rd: oe we . ‘ &
'" greater Miami had considered traveling to Washington, D. C.' ca 4 ynech, Re: DENCNSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY 1N VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D. C., JANUARY 15, 1968 arm bands holding placards aloft bearing the following slogans: "Peace Throughout the Earth" | a ; "We Demand An End To The War In Viet Nam Immediately" "Peace On Earth. Good Will To All Men" "Join Our Silent Vigil For Peace In Viet Nam" “Vietnamese Are Our Brothers Whom We Kill" "For A World Without War" "We Pause To Remember Our Brothers Who Gave Their Lives In Viet Nam" Literature distributed identified the sponsor of the demonstration as the "Women's International League for Peace and Freedom" (see attached xerox copy). The participants, following the vigil, continued their demonstration by walking in’ single file with the anti-war signs through the downtown city streets to the Federal Building where they dispersed at 3:15 p.m. No ineidents were observed to occur. Source also advised. that at least six people from, +. °.. ++ to participate in the demonstration in that city being sponsored by the Jeannette Rankin Brigade although no firm pians had been made, Among these individuals was Greta A second source in April, 1951, advised that Greta Lynch that year stated she had been expelled from the Communist Party in 1944. —_ seen nereen ees Docld: 32989544 Page 346
a eslentaeandie he taateaadall ane , % a Re: DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED : STATES POLICY IN VIET NAM, , WASHINGTON, D. C., JANUARY 15, 1968 ~\ This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the — FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. Fan Te ESRI NM ORTON EE  MIAN ae EME 822 iene TI - 3* - NW 550687 Doold:32989544 Page 347
See saa ront tal a ke eer » a ‘ Title Character Reference NEAT eal ne 9 rieablnon wie reap Aman cmitdct teen ones OOM Me ditsan:n kN eal ct RIAs BEEP PMER AIT Tg ® information in the past. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to Miami, Florida FileNo. 105-9843 January 16, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D.‘C., JANUARY 15, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING Memorandum dated and captioned as above at Miami, Florida. All sources (except any listed below) whose identities are concealed in referenced communication have furnished reliable This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property i MW 55087 Docla@fszoFshaqs isplogacdstg grour agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside
“Abie ane a saline a etpenatitee ne 5  slisdaanibiiiaibaletabcaet tte eae rep {NW 55087 Docld: 32989544 Pagef{349 a WOHEIES ‘eo LEAGUE FOR PEACE” PO ie a TORCH OF FRIENDSHIP L2UIUE POT TVARD SN a it Moods, denvary 15, 1967 from -2 PH. to h PeH. WEAR BLACK IF POSSIbLE eae eet TN SO ae pacer eth Z8 9A MALT ONES ha + . g at 3 on OPO TI SITU ae ETS IE Tee CED DOR YT 1 THOUSANDS of American women will see to it that FEACE in Vietnem will be the first order of business xhen Congress convenese - Speaker of the House John HeCormictk end Senctor Mike Mensfield will receive a delegation of 50 women led by Jeanctte Renkin. The women will presont a petition to these two Congressmen ‘who represent the khole Congress. % PATITION the United States Congress to + use its power to heal a sick society at homee # use its power to make roparation for the ravaged Land we leave behind in Vietnam + listen to what American people are saying end | refuse the insatiable demands of the military industrial complexe | Amore, o Tp reno ERC INS SE WIC RAE IL 7 CARO IR OD NCC ches HALT BC EU ROAR RA SALA <e 39 . c y= hd j JEANNETTE RANKIN } HELENA, MONTANA November 27, 1867 TO ALL AMERICAN WOMEN, Tam preva cf the fact that my firct vote cast in Consress was a vote auainst war, Mt was the first opportunity fer a - woman to vate because I was the first woman to ke elected to Consross. . I believed then ns I do today that women ane the oses who must be concerned with the needs and dovclewment of the Inman bcc, Ihave always foucht for lr: dignity cf all
Zs , FAA . a et ¥ ee {i Eee ea oe THOUSANDS of American women will see to it that PEACE in Victncn will be the first order of business when Congress Convent. ’ Speaker of the House John HeCormick and Senator Hike Kensficld will receive a delegation of 50 women led by Jeanette Renkin. The women will precont a petition to these two Congrosemen “who represent the whole Congress. _ s 7 F tick DAE he MECH Lassie ponte nes '~ hes % PETITION the United States Congress to use its powsr to heal a sick society at home. use its power to make roparation for the ravaged land we leave behind in Vietnam # listen to what American people are saying and _ refuse the insatiable demands of the militarye industrial complexe arm oe ok an ‘ Lake caesar ehrtanlac ecu I-mer gear SENE IN SE oomAee ee pom pie sen pee ts vet wy, ns PE Be EE EL ns es - {0 JEANNETTE RANKIN HELENA, MONTANA Noveniber 27, i867 —-eemnegmnenrreswvreyynreynmayreoanen ties meet paprermeunancruehechfaes ARM ATS LER pie Tee G Per aah re eer RY SO RAMETTON RCE ET De ae Sty fo . . \ to Corsress, i . ; I bsHeved then es I do teday that woren ere the osas whs a . reust bo covscorand WHE the moeds acd deovaiepment of the i Iarman rees, Theve abvays foucht for tae dignity ef abl 3 j someon boins + for these ci la prouct as wollen tlese iH 4 t . -of fiture generat 5 of iture gencrations, fi etl nasties ang nine se ne — . * i ; Ywilh continue to ciresyte eas lorg oo I ive, li a e ‘ neem Ath ean aury, Ett pases Ton ¢ ee ae 4 FOR WOMEN ONLY Thiers of weeen will ronpend ¢0 to3 following CALL, and 3 ’ wu. * 3 7 2, 3 R Ube . fei mo In Washington on January 15, 1666, the opening - j WeisL.P.F. Gay of Ceasress. —— . rE 3 sk WE li hortbeacs, Lt a e were et” . a aw ee fee SAFE 46. ~ En. TEE Jus Vn: ao etbie ef 1 ° ene Sear 47A-3773 ~- dA VO YTFE RARE fog basset mammal Seat toa 4 SUC
“ff me pace 1athin nernantonennoin eM pbaseanc MItag Dl haa WEEE" MAS th wot dat VERE Candi amaretatenea HTK tO n me Wnt sbeta urate bans Rees Sot thea bard ata MSRNREWER A AH TEP fn AERA ENTE R ea UES oA im BANOO odetimbaainman bor Ee tron ». ” Ao¥ ee *7 Date: Land TAS a he ne Nee Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) . k. S oh AIRTEL AIRMAIL f . aaa j Via TO (Priority) \ | ve ee ee ee ee a Senn TO: pIaccror, FBI 9° y* FROM: SAC, ST, LOUIS (100-20923) ¥€ . (vx: é / ws Ege RE: ‘DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. S, POLICY —~i flv! _IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C. [thar L TILUUARY 15, 1968 _ Diop ge ~ INFORMATIGN CONCERNING j Oe f abn Aa ‘ rs © MiB £7. 5-22-64) @ , ~ > eee ee ae ee ee en (INTERNAL SECURITY) ff Re St. Louis tel, 1-15-68, and airtel and LHM, 1-11~68, Enclosed for the Bureau are 11 copies of a LHM suitable for distribution, . : f f Two copies have been designated for WFO, USA, SLPD, OSI, ONI, Clayton PD, and 113th MI-3. et ot ee ne ~ Local dissemination has been made to Secret service, | ‘3 ry + r Source 1 is\ AL PERHORWOCD , Reservations Supervisor.) TWA AIRLINES, SLMO (by requést). Source 2 is Is 1919-s.\ 4 Names furnished by TWA were; BLINN, BOCK, CORNELL, SATHLAN, FRoiuAW (cancelled), HCLLANDER, PESKIN, SCALES (cancelled)), CHATZ, SPIEGALDERG and WURMEYOR, These names were not set out in the LHM because first names were not available, It is not possible to definitely say they are the ren individuals as ones on. whom first names are available. REG & cy 3 Bureau (Enel. LBNGLOSHR ‘WFO (Encl. 2) RU Cet ee fg S-- St. Louis ; . / / ocr a UY reed a (1 - 100-20923) ri}: REC, A iene a (1 - 134-1614 f fa (Ll - 100-19842 Videm) / S 36308 12 JAN 19 1968 3) wma _ AGENCY: ACSI, ONI, OSI, STATE — __. ai RAO Wu Lesa wt S J. JBISNCP pare FORWARD; “ /-5- 02 ay BY: ON (len Reon i Sent E aa) *B68y Per — m™ ag Pt OM : Agi Metter rer te ee
Nee gheabeca sweeten eta ste ean arhinas te ir ate Sob idtnatanahbann suka x4 serbia Oss bade atake abalintben wade 5 VM ante nee ES altnrarredta tt and neabt ene ilin ar ater venieneailababchtrtete: —eweraWlieinrinmenite ks oy NW 55087 Esooltd: 32989544 ~ Page. B52 ~ wn x. eet ed een ee Saad File No. St. Louis, Missouri 63177 . aes * eM Theta ; Ja anuary 16, 1968 ‘ RE: DEMONSTRATIONS PROTESTING UNITED STATES *- POLICY IN ViEZTHAM, WASHINGTON, D. C., . JANUARY 15, 1968 Reference is made to St. Louis memorandum of January 11, 1968. 2 Source Two advised on January 13, 1968, that SERNICE ane TOT oe ceodlg gl Shatner nO ARTA AEA ae ee TV a UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION . In Reply, Please Refer to } WEBRMEVER of the St.-Louis-Peace-Information Center, 6217 Delmar ~\ Soutevard? Said that the St, Louis Delegation going to Washington, « to take part in the Jeannette Rankin demonstration would number about twelve women, They would travel by Trans-World Airline. They had reservations on the 6:25 P, M. flight departing St. Louis of d anuary 13, 1968, They planned to demonstrate and try to see members of Congress on January 15, 1968. On January 16, 1968, they would attend a Women's Congress and return to 5t. Louis, Tuesday evening, January 16, 1968. They had reserved taree hotel rooms in Washington, D. C., near the White House, Source One advised January 15, 1968, that there had been eleven reservations made by wemen leaving St. Louis on the 6:25 Pp, M. . PYA flight for Washington, D. C., anc returning on January is, i868, Cnky nine LESCLVALIONS , however, Wi re used, It was apparent tha of the reservations vere related Cn January 15, 1963s, g : neil)cotl cae ' Clayton, Wissouri, Police Departnear, aavised that Cesc 42:00 Yoon F on that cate, a number of individuals comnenced gathering in’ front of tH St. Louis County, Missouri, Court House. By 12:15 P. MN. they comuencea his document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of he PBI, It is the property of the FRI and is loaned to your asency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. a Star . ~~ call . ; LO 7 . oe we. LE BNCLOSURE_- :. Fae nee nen ee HY ee §
! | |i NW 55087 DocId: S2989544 Page 3.53 os #Ay § to march in a wide circle, In all there were twenty women and ne Man, One woman had two euall children that walked with her, nued to walk until They were all of the chite vace, They conti 1:09 P, M. when they broke up and ali left the area, They carried one Sign that read: "JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE - STOP TH WAR TUT YRS A A ot + 4s eee Ee Team et . wh er Lol YVERERMAN .' At one time two negro males observed the marcners and joined them, After about five or ten minutes they apparenti learned what the demonstration was about and left. atGrS They were orderly and quiet. There were no incidents and no threats were made, An article appearing in the September 20, 1267, issue of NOEE ST, LOUIS POST DISPATCH" on page 3 C read as follows: "A Peace Information Center will be opened at 62i7 Delmar Boulevard with ceremonies at 8:03 P. H. today. The Center will contain Literature on foreign artairs, economics and social problens. information concerning alternatives under the Selective Service Act wer reant NoConne tt did not know any of the cenonctr and individual counseling for young men will be provided by appointment.” "Tam Sf, LOUIS POST DISPATCS' is a caiiy St. Louis a ee we 4 * wage T oe a . : ir et ae tease Se at” s Tee et ne ree w Sc i iS: Se ne ea id
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Cr ery) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INV EstiwATION gn Keply, Please Refer to y File No. j St, Louis, Hissouri 63177 ° y January 16, 1968 3 Fi Title DEMONSTRATICNS PROTESTING i UNITED STATES POLICY IN ; VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D. C, j JANUARY 15, 1968 j | Character INFORMATION CONCERNING q 4d 4 Reference Memorandum dated and captioned { as above, at St. Louis, ; Missouri. i All sources (except | any listed below) whose identities | are concealed in referenced communication have furnished reliable 4 information in the past, | i & * € i 4 q ; j j Fhis document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions : of the FBI, It is the preperty of the FBI anc is loaned to your 5 acency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside ' your agency. a" : K +8 MW 55087 DocTd:32989544 Page 354 L
it A Wi’ + fRev. 5-22-64) rn -~ Via _ AIRTEL AIRMAIL - REGISTERED (Priority) | , TO: Director, FBI we - val | FROM: ®SAC, Portland (100-10983) (P) we Nag ” |. | SUBJECT; DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY \e a IN VIETNAM '\ WASHINGTON, D.C, JANUARY 15, 1968 ~~ INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) CINAL / . — OQ. Re Portland teletype to Bureau, 1/15/68 and Portland airtel and Letterhead Memorandu, dated 12/27/67. i Enclosed for the Bureau are twelve copies and for WFO two copies of a Letterhead Memorandum (LHM) suitable for : dissemination concerning anti-war demonstration Monday, 1/15/68, rc Portiaund, Oregon, in support of Demonstration Protesting U.S. 2 ‘Eolicy in Vietnam, Washington, D.C., 1/15/68. ” i io w= , 1/16/68 [ Transmit the following in . (Type in plaintext or code} . | i yr: 6 - Breau (Enc. 12) (AM) (RM) (4 - 100~ ) (DEMO, 1/15/68) . n (1 - 105-138315) (VIDEM) ; a (1 - 100~ ) (JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE) : \ 2. WFO (Enc. 2) (AM) (RM) . . 5 - Portland . (2 - 100- 10983) (DEMO, 1/15/68) (1 - 100-10626) (VIDEM) (1 ~ 100-9248) (CINAL). ; {i ~ 100-3952-SUB 9) (INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS) — ‘ as AGENCY: ‘ACSI, ONI, Ost, state (C0 - yyy 44] £)° AL RAO Lay Cop Cuts e JRA — DATE FORWARD: /~2y-68~ ‘SeeSt— Jan 19 1968 HO¥s FORWARD: 74 ma es 3 saw aarS Wi  otatter oc gq e
PD 1000-10983 B i 4 Sources utilized in this LHM, who have furnished ‘ reliable information in the past, are as follows: .¥ } First Source PD 477-5 é Second Source PD 426-S 4 Third Source Former PD 407-S 4 Fourth Source PD 395-S ; The LHM is classified “confidential” because data reported from informants could reasonably result in identi- fication of confidential informants of continuing value and compromise future effectiveness thereof, Copies of LHM disseminated to USA, Secret Service, MI, OSI, and NIC, all Portland. SA LEO B. APP, JR., SA WILLIAM S&S, BROWN, and SA JOHN V.HANLON observed the demonstration in Portland on 1/15/68. dw S5087 Doold: 329699544 Page 356
{ 4 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF “] STICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION - CONFIDENPEAL - in Reply, Please Refer to : File No. Portland, Oregon January 16, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S, POLICY IN VIETNAM, PORTLAND, OREGON, JANUARY 15, 1968 Sources utilized in this memorandum have furnished © reliable information in the past. On Monday, January 15, 1968, Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Portland Office observed approximately forty women conducting a peaceful silent pick- eting demonstration on the sidewalk counter clockwise around the block encompassing the Pioneer Branch, U.S. Post Office (USPO), 520 S.W. Morrison Street, Portland, Oregon, from noon to 1:00 p.m. The majority of women were middie aged, wore black clothing, carried black umbrellas and some carried signs with wording, "Ne More War” and "The Women's Vote is a Vote for Peace”, A small number of the black umbrellas contained white block letters on top with wording, "Peace is our Shelter". The majority of participants were the same as in previous demonstrations against U.S, policy in Vietnam and among those participating were Susan Elizabeth HNamerquist, “Martina Gangl@ Curl, Julia Eatén“Ruvttila, Barbara Davis ~ Nicrowley, and Mary Jane.Srewster. De f ee ee a ao . t made, - CONEIDENTRAL = Group 1 Excluded from automatic downgrading and declassification j 3 3 2 The demonstration was orderly and no arrests were 55087 Docld:32999544 Page 357 ExelLuchrs
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 15, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, PORTLAND, OREGON, JANUARY 15, 1968 The demonstrators were largely ignored by the passers by and a large number of pedestrians refused to accept leaflets being handed out, A number of the demonstrators passed out the following three-page leaflet (back was blank) made from a single folded pink piece of paper, which was as follows: FAs taba titi seebeateek wR emmnleden om tusiaclannb ht SESA kovaras tendlanins nvatlalanshdbeihe Zedtisenas ily ans : iN PORE wont ale or” wrretes NW 55087 Docld:32989544 Page 358
Roo re . es wo ate tte, . ‘ : ’ . . . . 20 Cie nab beta haaeennenet a aR tana sie RNA tae pach ed a dined Ant AnianA Nana Sneath shioettshdn dca Abichatda vit aSa uk net leds a hell lhe Atethnn mesbibds thine mash Ente Cele pitt dest en eethonte indi bated ot vb came th , . ey Los at ot . wk sory . ee sy ‘ * soe . ." . . a a 7 ‘ 1 if i+ 7 le 4 woe to : pos ‘ fay at ve an in a oo sin] fo. a wae ty cmlagnen 1600 te ds Dine at Sha Klee ochnetabed oF EF ae nh Aebdabenet oe Ny ? s Ror aera ENE - CONFIDENTIAL - DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 15, 1968 . DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S, POLICY IN VIETNAM, PORTLAND, OREGON, JANUARY 15, 1968 ed ST ORPRTR TEe SU SR TperEp Ser + eran " ° , on ‘ ea ance aN seregrigg’ a rrr Pie eer Pet Coy ' + rm ee v4 Litem ey OR TTT, . + Pot, . ; : hn alas * Gabe Ahaha anton: 7“ pe LPR es “NS Ta tah Sr ele ek ail ‘ we ‘ « 7 : : an . “eh ‘ te 3 4 roy ~ . vig =" . Pax : ot ; “f. oe o ety aoe z ~ oe » a . es aa ‘ . 3 wD . ia 4 3 wo n 4 ~ . — ye ae t s > ‘, 2. sone eg “EL Bee ay doch laseNteniiiadl poebdn Le itedeed be dence Wr ate * . oe . * ‘ = ad se - gore zs wate weet ns . 4 : alte Sirah NL tm inns GEE A nace nal Sel NR TA a idnirn 0 sh bd Madea eatin enna fabs dS tease Kael aches teal Cote Ot i at EN ek / 0 -CONPIDENEIAR [8 ber yk. 5 Doold: 32989544 3 ‘ — -_ om « _ 8 _ - - eae Bathe Oye eae we bide Wh La os . . Pas . sy tly wey . * 1 . “ > alien ee y « Tle ety re tad ’ oy t “ ce Pow tes _“ 8 4 a, . . . iS 7 . s
: ~ GONBEREHTTOS -  -* Doha : ba o« aan ? . DEMONS’: 72°" ~ YPESTING U.S, POLICY * : IN VIETNAM,’ t Who. ovues, BLO. JANUARY’ -".-5- 03°, 15, 1968 ; - - " re ae Be we * ; 4 wt Se a re, 4 Lye EO oe e ' to support the choca, of?" Amex ican Wwonen n assembled “2 4 . , $ Pe : 2 , ‘ : -todyy in Washington, » Chas cad as : “ “a : a - Led by former Congregsiionain Jeannette Rankin, they sare petitioning. Congress fiche 4°48 sate gs oo . : = _ va ator ond: the way ‘uy \Waetnatr Now aia, aa 2 P ” ‘ _ oto Arranne for complete: withdrawal of American co ° : Enoops ». as woe wrt rn a ; sy eo ae a bot a Cae vay" oF a ve ae | , oy ye WEAR. Bi Be CR: 7 “xto protest the destruction of Life, “ , Awerican i rey go . ato ; protest the. devast Lica of Vietnamese t- rn country and CUPTUTE | oe . ‘ ree Sex! wrk gant 4, soo an an wat fae Me waty i . o _ oye ; 2 , -to protest the atnasvhere of violence in which - our children are > being raised © ow . <e . bd : . . . : . < «cet ¥ \ nS . > Trngrerstes weer ah ee . F _ . . st . é a ‘ ~ “ a4 @ 1 . sweuebos Th the strength of our # tol lective political power tot.’ nominate and elect candidates who will work for,, .. oy PEACE in MOB as wl lye ot Tons re or eh ae ee . . ct ps 5 . . a . “Notify your present Congressional Representatives and Senators of your agreement.with, these aims by signing, | this page and nailing ¢ to, , then in Was hington, net Ca . eS re ‘ reset peony 7 ig * St we Be CUE HRB et BW 55087 DocId: 32989544 Page 360 ~ eee ~
a4 ; en ee EAE, € DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY “ 7 f IN VIRTNAM,. WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY Looe _ 3 . 8 : . ‘ a . . : aco. a 7 a Re NOLO A aan 4 i Fi vate” at a Ls ¥ A, SP ne dS. YJ + ay BOOK Rae PO Ae Me car - : . ay oe *. ~ spopresent 51% of -the voting population. of, te dae Kuso kl fi _, this COUNTRY ethan ot Deg ct Imag ate ; an =“ uo - ; -have the power to achiove nesee cone —— j ‘ > Se a a et arg x4 : no * are Lyre aT aA a . ge 4 fay 4 ee . tl { | . . THE WOMEN'S S voTh cA BE TUR EAE vorny . ee i Fe tay . mois e ad Do te, bee, codes ph beets ; t ’ ae ‘ ia 5 i ay 14 a wok 7 aon ' you to join with us to on for peace in 1968, oT H : Please mail the coupon below to: : . Lor ; poe - Portland Vonien for Peace Ce i Man Bs 6 Sel j P.O, Box, 15061 » Portland, Qre, 97213 ° . 7d : . . * . ay wee nd i a Le i Nee 23 or to: : ; a Vomnon's International Leasue for Peace and Freedom 2 i i P.O. Box 1186,. Portland, Ore. . 97207 Boo tt _ a “oe . “fi 7 _ ——e i fe ent rtettertne arp manntoteeahsnanevonabessionttnest fans pinata einen , winttiemgre we - % on ane - bare a vn g ° te EO EA LANA A ANATOLE NIT, ‘ . i: ; I wish to help in the Wewents Vote Campaign to _ : E End the Var-in "68. Please place my name on - -*. “¥ } i your mailing list. _ : - { t ‘ : ‘ _ JF ae | t. Enclosed is contribution of $ -°.- 6) Vek ; i | : _ nee wminametnmiommnmamns way ot f Name - Phone > , j [.- Address . . ; ‘o Poe 1 oo oar een denevanemncenatoniincenateneann iemnenant ona tneeneteneeeeememmanamas A, . ; ae . ere ar 3 ep" : ; ‘ . “y hes “ ed ; » te . aS i. . an “ eis yo { a ae weet . a ve _ > . . ‘ _ - . we, ‘ : 4 waters ate themed ables a ibuceetce Beret “phos xy saga ER BRA Soe! tg wen hope cane site waited oat Se aitiewbad cates ‘ _NW 55087 Docld:32989544 Page 361 7 ~ CONFERPENTTAL -~
Te EO aN nee y - -CONSSDENTIAL = DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C, JANUARY 15, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, PORTLAND, OREGON, JANUARY 15, 1968 Lee Hamerquist, is publicly known as a Communist Party (CP) member in Portland, Oregon. Susan Elizabeth Hamerquist is a member of the Oregon CP state board, First Source, January 11, 1968 Donald Lee Hamerquist is publicly known as organizational secretary, Oregon District, CP, USA, and a member of the CP, USA, - National Committee, Martina Gangle Curl is a member of the | if | 2 | Susan Elizabeth Hamerquist, wife of Donald Labor Club of the CP. Second Source, January 11, 1968 During 1948, Barbara Davis (now Mrs. Barbara Davis Crowley) was a member of the CP in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Marshall Kolin Self-admitted former CP member September 29, 1953 to October 14, 1953 Mary Jane ‘Brewster is a  self-admitted former CP member, Julia Eaton Ruuttila was an active CP member during 1949, Third Source, October 8, 1959 Portland Women*for Peace is a local pacifist organization, Fourth Source, January 16, 1968 -6-<- ~ CONFIDENTIAL - oe MW 55087 Docld:32999544 Page 362 - -
[ DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGiON, D.C, JANUARY 15, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S, POLICY IN VIETNAM, PORTLAND, OREGON, JANUARY 15, 1968 A leaflet of the Portland chapter of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) dated December 5, 1967, identified WILPF as follows: "The WILPF was feunded by Jane Addams in 1915. Since this time, it has been steadfastly opposed to militarism and war. It is an international organiza- tion believing that peace must be based upon economic and social justice.” This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. AEA arin wd mei at elananttvrmncom te sel TRL et RFT a erie ae RITE Mie a AP BGG SRR LE eel RRS IL ERT Dt ES . ee er dinate aes sR EE sg 1 SEIN oA Rl tnoy aA aged SELADUGOEIOS. Ears ey tae et . e.? { x % t “NW-S5087—Docld+32989544 Page 363
PEeSo Giev. 1-22-64) . @ * © —- @ © - . FBI Date; 1/17/68 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) AIRTEL iq / TO: DIRECTOR, FBI -(100-448475) V 2 cy ; Mor FROM: SAC, NEW YORK (100-161601) (RUC) ( is , { : ise / SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES, POLICY IN VIETNAM, na WASHINGTON, D.C, ic 7 1/15/68 INFORMATION CONCERNING (IS) (00:WFO) . ReNYairtel to Bureau, 1/16/68. Hnclosed herewith for the Bureau are 11 copies of an LHM regarding captioned demonstration attended by NYO ll informant. Enclosed for Washington Field are two copies of ad al the LHM. Enclosed for Atlanta, Albany, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Newark, New Haven and Philadelphia, is one information copy ox the LHM. Lp Bureau (Encls. 11) (RM) (WON tlanta (Enel. 1 RM - Albany (nes. 1) ea REG J) : 1 - Los Angeles ‘anda | 1) (RM) 1 - Milwaukee (Encl. 1) Lt 1 - Newark (Encl. 1) (RM) ‘ . 1 - New Haven (Enel. 1) (RM) “tet ema 1 - Philadelphia (Encl. 1) (RM 2 - Washington Field (Encls. 2) (RM) 13 JAN 18 1969 i - New York (134-5638) (INV) (312) ~ 1 - New York ve na ieee F wa Fp a NO 7. HPB:car [> AGENCY: G-2, ONI, LD a. (5) (rt OSI, SEC. SER, NE Sing ‘ENCLOSURE PAO (iS0, CROSSE) 7S M DATE FORW: A HOW FORW: 77 — CE IM a6 1086 Pee Approved: Nt HW 55087 Docra: 32s eHg! Agen 1, ig Gharge
, NY 100-161601 Copies of this LHM have been disseminated to interested local intelligence agencies and USA! SDNY and EDNY. Sources used in the LHM are: Eien re san tel Mae teetionts of ; 3 ee = 3. Ms... ENRICO CARUSO2* Assistant ViceBrosident Sterling” Metical Bank ' 355 Lexigtét on “Bre: a ca New York City (By request) 4, \Mr 2 Osea L( Forme r,) This LHM ‘ig classified "Confidential" bécause it contains information from the first and second source who are of continuing value and the unauthorized d'‘sclosure of the information could identify these informants, and, therefore, affect the national security interest. MIRIAM THOMPSON and SANDRA WOLF are not identifi- able in indices of the NYO. MW 35087 Docld:32999544 Page 365
In Reply, Please Refer to File No. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU _OF INVESTIGATION New Yorn, New YOrK January 17, 1968 Demonstration Protesting United States Policy in Vietnan, Washington, D.C., January 15, 1968 The ‘following information was obtained from a confidential source on January 16, 1968, who had accompanied Jeannette Rankin Brigade (JRB) on their demonstration in Washington, D.C., on January 15, 1968: Station, New train appeared to be nearly full. station, Washington, D.C., The large group of women proceeded to Grant Park which is in the vicinity of the United States Capitol. The special JRB train departed Pennsylvania York City, at approximately 7:30 AM. The it arrived at Union shortly after twelve noon. At Grant Park there was a total of approximately 4,000 women and they remained at the perk from 12:45 PM to 1:30 PM. were instructed by those in charge that they should carry no signs, engage in any group singing or be disorderly in A folk singer by the name of JudyfCollins JD. A sound truck arrived” any manner. entertained the group at i . and VivicaALindfors, ° war petition which Jeannette Rankin was to present to the leaders of Congress.” the park. the actress, read an anti-Vietnam Jeannette Rankin then took this petition and with a small group of women, went into the United States Capitol. fter she returned at approximately 1:30 PM, most of the demonstrators went by bus to the Shoreham Hotel, COPIES DFSTROYEN wgosos Wihbodse I83beo544 arriving at approximately 2:00 PM. t ¥ They held a 9 etme me Gs WORE Saree rr a tat > | GROUP 1 : ‘ Exclud:zd from automatic downgrading and declassification Or Saar ema omen This Cocuhivat eontaine neithor poctmuendiatiens uor conclusicns ef the FBI. It is t12 we ef the FBI and is loaned to azeney; it and its contents not to be distributed outside ycur anency. Page 366 They o ? pores
rf Demonstration Protesting United States Policy in Vietnam, Washington, D. Ces January 15; 1968 "women's Congress" Ge¥ing. Speakers at the hotel included Mrs. Martin Luther cing, who gave an antipwar speech and spoke of the he needd\of the Negroes at hamé. Jeannette Rankin gave an anti-war speech, as did Dagmay/Wilsons A city council woman from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, also, gave a speech - opposing the war in Vietnam. Mrs. Mitchell/Goodman, des~@ 2. cribed as the ‘wife of Mitchell Goodman who had been indicted by a Federal Grand Jury for his anti-draft counseling, gave a speech in which she also encouraged resistance to the draft. All of the speeches were completed by approximately 6:00 PM and at 6:30 PM, busses departed for Union Station. There was a delay at Union Station because of train difficul- ties and the group did not arrive back in New York City until after twelve midnight. ‘the demonstration were ‘ ~ Observed participating Wiz fhite. | Hedde} Garza, Berta, Green and Jud ! A mee eo ne yy} Hedda terse, Berta Green “3 A second confidential source on November 20, 1967, advised that as of that time, Hedda Garza, Berta Green and Judy White were Party (SWP). The SWP has been designated pur- suant to Executive Order 10450. A third confidential source advised on January 11, oe 1968, that JRB had an account at the Park Hills Branch, Sterling National Bank, 101-25 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, New York, which was opened on November 28 1967. > | . - iw S5087 Docid: 32959544 Page 367 uw Qaue) Rocka cesses age
Poy ee oO Demonstration Protesting United States Policy in Vietnam, - . Washington, D.C., \ January 15, 1968 The address for the account was listed as 133 West 7end Street, New York City. The officers were listed as: . “. ; Cora Vieiss, President Ly co oad - ° Sandra/WNolf, Treasurer ~ me ° cr 2 eer ae Tee x eee eamnsnteneneniet neta A TIO Natt TAA ew irr ser RAO e A, Miriam Thompson, Secretary. ~- i . Onmatel, “eb ete here? It was noted that Miriam Thompson has a personal special checking account at the bank in which she is listed as a housewife. The information furnished above by the third confidential source is not to be made public except in the usual proceedings following the issuance of a subpoena duces tecum./ The officer to be subpoenaed is Mr. John Driscoll, Agsistant Vice-President, Stefling National Bank, 101-25 Quegns Boulevard, Forest Hills, Queens, New York. Wivleiss of, f » Crees meme frmranment mak | ane mr nmnneN Ee “eT “ . ‘ y 7 fs” . / ~ 1 ne : + . 7 / /, In Maréh, 1956, a fourth confidential ~~ ww Loe. source advised that on March 26, 1955, co oe Cors*Rubin, while attending the Univ- mermmemeermmnerm termes Cora Rubi ersity of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, Lier was present at a meeting sponsored by aneeeananl Ammen the University of Wisconsin Chapter of Labor Youth League (LYL). LYL has been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450. ‘ All the above confidential sources. have furnished reliable information in the pasv. ; -~ 3% - i iY i finad & Ko Ae’ a < rx NW 55087 Doocld: 32989544 Page 266
amy + serene. neg dalnnal tet bhinseceremag pm - . nt oe way ayes a pre poner etedabin Hence -ecepentben aii tabi ebasedea te Jsettsobab Docla: 32th Agent igeGharge gf D-36 Mev. 5-22-64) . — @ . , FRI Date: 1/17,/68 Transmit the following in en ee owes (Type in plaintext or code) c™ { Via AIRTSL { (Priority) \ + -- bet TO: DIRECTOR, FBI OR i. J FROM: SAC, CHICAGO (100-44707) @ » De SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. LB ETON BOL CY LY ViEE NAL, WASHINGTON, y La a D.C., 1/15- 16/68 PS 4 TH 3 Yeas “yt { “INFORMATION CONCERNING ad \ 4 N ; _ VIDEM Re Chicago airtel and LHM 1/4/68; and Chicago ‘teletypes 1/10, 11, 12, and 15/68. > “ Enclosed for the Bureau are 11 copies and for WFO 2 copies of an LHM captioned as above. jit 4s ; The sources are identified as follows: ven § VS T-1 \"6@ €314_-s— Aq Re T~2 | Dorner CG G2€6-S eS HUM T-3 CG 5908-5 “4 ’ - wr T-4 CG _7015-S ~ EER One copy cack of the LE is bein, Dcuisad locally gS arto the 118th MI Group, fvanciuon, w2hhooie, cin Ula Gad if cy Be Nocret Lervice, Chicago. S BSN eS The LHM is classified confidential in order to AS protect T-1, T-3, and Bey snurces which are of continuing a i Ry . . . . é 3/- Bureau (Enc. 11)- Gan) aa oy pyoreeres eee TS 2 - WFO (Enc. 2) (RM) ans bh. 3 - Chicago ms ia SAN Le 1938. i 1 - 100-42717 -. fal 00.A4 mae Lat. ae ta eed “of WT mr Nj ee 5 8) JA 2S 9 oF KBhoveds vail ~~” Sent MCP a ee aed apace cory I oe -7 ers FF wor aw! gomeyety “Pp NG “a de Par -™~ x Neti we eae be Wb tapie s
: \ Y ¥ CG 100-44707 The activity on 1/14/68 was observed by SAs PHILIP RR. WANERUS, WILLIAM F, CRONIN, DALE D. CONROY and GENE &. ARNOLD. The activity on 1/15/68, was observed by SAs EMIL L. SCHROEDER and PAUL L. TIMMERBERG. Sty ‘. er ee a a Se Se Se CS <8 oo a . “ oe, me * - “ ye | j i FS |NWW55087 Docld:32989544 Page 370 |
: fr HW 35087 Doold: 32969544 Page 371 fO0) rand : US@rEeD STATES DEPARTMENT oustice FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Chicago, Illinois . In Reply, Please Refer to January 17, 1968 File No 1100-44707 y 3 CONE EDENE TAL DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15 - 16, 1968 s * = we ON 3 te ~ *8 a On activity sella, Gelael cenemen otc aka consisted of Mrs. Lucille Montgomery, Ma a Caro] \Travis, “Rosalind jurhan, and Ba rarer ; Monto ery ys Travis 3 and Durham were to depart Chicago for Washingkon, “D.C.7 by air, January 11, 1968,\to help with the prepkrations. According to this” source, there would also be a demonstration at the Federal] Building in Chicago on January 15, 1968, in support of the Jeannette Rankin Brigade. . In the January 13, 1968, edition of the "Chicago Daily News," a general circulation daily newspaper in Chicago, it was reported that aiso in Washington, D.C., from Chicago io helpcomplete plans for the demonstration were Anna Rives Langford and Sylyia Cotton. ea wnat Robert Hensley, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (BRO RR) official, Chicago, adyised on January 12, 1968, that Sylvia Kushner, in the name éf the Chicago Jeannette Rankin Brigade, made reservations for 34 persons to travel from Chicago to Washington, D.C., via B&O RR Train Number 6, departing Chicago COME TR EER, Group I] Excluded from automd downgrading and declassification This doCument contains neitte r recommendations nor con- clusions of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. [It is the property of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is loaned to your agency; it md its contents are not to be distributed outside your moeny - oe fa £ LP SPP S (Fi ASAT AVE _ OVI
chau nb nie «avait ka cunt rtan 138 DED 4 fA Sings Tage ~ Sere ens 1 be ‘NW 55087 Docld: 32989544 Page 372 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D.C,., JANUARY 15-16, 1968 at 4 p.m., January 14, 1968, and arriving in Washington, D.C,., at 9 a.m., January 15, 1968. Thirteen of those persons were to return to Chicago via B&O RR, leaving Washington, D.C., at 4:30 p.m, January 15, 1968, and 16 of the group to leave Washington, D.C., at 4:30 p.m., January 16, 1968, to return to Chicago. On January 12, 1968, Loyal Hibbs, Loyal Travel Service, 10 Riverside Plaza, Chicago, a charter agency for the Greyhound Bus Lines at Chicago, advised that Sylvia Kushner, in the name of Jeannette Rankin Brigade, chartered one Greyhound Bus with the capacity of 38 passengers. This bus was to leave the Greyhound station at Chicago at 6 p.m., January 14, 1968, and deliver the passengers to the Union Station, WaShington, D.C., arriving at 9 a.m., January 15, 1968. The bus was scheduled to depart from Washington, D.C. from the ShorehamHotel at 9 p.m., January 15, 1968, and return to Chicago. It was observed by Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on January 14, 1968, that 66 women boarded B&O RR Train Number 6 at Grand Central Station, Chicago, and departed for Washington, D.C., at 4 p.m. It was observed on the same day by Special Agents of the FBI that approximately 20 women boarded a Greyhound Bus at the Chicago Greyhound Terminal which had been chartered by the Jeannette Rankin Brigade. The bus departed the Chicago terminal at 6 p.m., January 14, 1968, enroute to Washingun, D.C. On January 15, 1968, Special Agents of the FBI observed that from 12 noon to 1 p.m., approximately 75 persons, moStly women, conducted a Silent vigil at the Federal Building, Chicago, Illinois, in support of the Jeannette Rankin Brigade. Concerning persons mentiorwd above, the following is set forth: -~ 2-
ae ames ~ serpenven = DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15-16, 1968 Sylvia Cotton CG T-2 advised in 1953 that Sylvia Cotton was a of the Communist Party (CP), 1952-53. membe Rosalind\Durham po 7G T~3 advised December 28, 1967, that Rosalind Durham is a current member, CP of Illinois. Sylvia KuShner CG T-3 advised December 28, 1967, that Sylvia Kushner is a current member, CP of Illinois. Marjorie Kinsella CG T-4 advised November 22, 1967, that Marjorie Kinsella was a current member, CP of Illinois. Anna Riggs’.Langford ‘ . a qi According to a news letter of the Chicago Chapter, National Lawyers Guild (NLG) concerning events in June, 1964, it was stated that Anna Riggs Langford, 7107 South South Park Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, was a new member of the NLG. A characterization of the.NLG is attached. Lucille Montgomery CG T~1 advised in September, 1967, that Lucille Montgomery was chairman of a Host Committee of the National Conferencefor New Blitics (NCNP) held at Chicago over the 1967 Labor Day weekend. CONF IBPENTIAL {MW 55087 Docld:32999544 Page 373
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15-16, 1968 hee wo Carol Travis CG T-1 advised in September, 1967, that Carol Travis was secretary of a Steering Committee of the above NCNP. The above information was furnished January 12, 1968, and January 15, 1968, to the following: Clinton R. Vanzant = and Thomas Murray Region I, 113th MI Group Evanston, Illinois Kathleen Mec Kay Office of the United States Attorney, Chicago, Illinois Jay Sachs and Joseph Noonan United States Secret Service Chicago, Illinois William Richter Chicago Police Department. ~4- . Egeld: 32889544 Page 374
HW 55067 —_Doold:32989544 Page 375 a gy wy i .PPENDIX NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD ? A The "Guide to Subversive Organizations and Publications revised and published December 1, 1961, by the Committee on Un-- American Activities, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., states as follows on page 121 concerning the National Lawyers Guild: "1. Cited as a Communist front. (Special Committee on Un-American Activities, House Report 1311 on the CIO Political Action Committee, March 29, 1944, p. 149.) "2. Cited as a Communist front which ‘is the foremost legal bulwark of the Communist Party, its front organizations, and controlled unions' and which 'since its inception has never failed to rally to the legal defense of the Communist Party and individual members thereof, including known espionage agents.' (Committee on Un-American Activities, House Report 3123 on the National Lawyers Guild, September 21,° 1950, originally related September 17, 1950.) "3. 'To defend the cases of Communist lawbreakers, fronts have been devised making special appeals in behalf of civil liberties and reaching out far beyond the confines of the Communist Party itself. Among these organizations are the * * * Nationai Lawyers Guild. When the Communist Party itself is under fire these offer a bulwark cf protection.’ (Internal Security Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Handbook for Americans, S. Dec. 117, April 23, 1956, p. 91.)"
i NW 55087 APPONDIZ a NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD CHICAGO CHAPTER A source advised on May 9, 1967, that it was his understanding that the National Lawyers Guild (NLG) was formed around 1936 in New York City, and that the Chicags Chapter of the NLG (CCNLG), which is affiliated with the national group in New York, was formed shortly thereaiter, possibly in 1937 by a group of liberal progressive lawyers in protest against activities of the American Bar Association which they claimed was a non-liberal, non~-progressive organization. The CCNLG has no established headquarters hat occasionally uses the return address of its officials in literature, —~ 6* — Doocld: 32989544 Page 376.
finetatiinndasrsattenntalAnntation inertness shditittnnd kp tsentiSoeeths den didlutar inet aiintniaNnncyndindenanbidaien ebdataniam roth yc . @ . @ } - UN Ratt D STATES DEPARTMENT OF Ko TICE . . FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Chicago, Illinois January 17, 1968 in Reply, Please Refer to oe File No. 100-44707 Title DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S. POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15 - 16, 1968 Character INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) Reference Chicago memorandum dated and captioned as above. All sources (except any listed below) whose identities are concealed in referenced communication have furnished reliable information in the past. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. ; NW 55087 Docld: 32989544 Page 277
; . FBI Date: 1/17/68 (Type in plaintext or code) TT ears bel ! Via ____ATSTSE nn | 2) rae iority) /] TLore . t ‘t nO, NEE *7 = OR 53 2 Oe Z TOs A fyp( rete FBI va Jb gee | ride SAC, LOS ANGELES (100-70701) (RUC) PE RE LAr CO ON EER ris 4] °C -sonsRittON PROTESTING UNITED STATES VY wy rif POLICY IN VISrNin, WASHTROTRORT Sp S ‘3 JANUARY 15, 1968 _ \ INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL sacunrey) 7 00: WFO Reference is made to prior Los Angeies Airtels and letterhead memoranda (LHM) dated December 12 and 30, 1967 a and January 11, 1968; Los Angeles teletypes of January 12 ho — and 15, 1968, captioned as above. i For the information of the Bureau there are enclosed eieven (11) copies of an LHM concerning the final local planning meeting of the Jeannette Rankin Brigade (JRB) and i 7 the subsequent demonstrations held by this group in Los yi * Angeles and Santa Ana, California on January 15, 1968. a ert ae a t An information copy of the LEM is being furnished to San Eranctseo as it contains data resarding VIVIAN EALLINAN, @ resicent of the San Francisco area; and to wi0 the ofrice of Origin. No attempt has been made to document Mrs. HALLINAN § in instant LHM since she is not a Los Anzeles subject. The Los Angeles Division has no Bureau approved characterization for the Women's International League for my 104 REG 16 ead, y Pod sy * 2 ; -3 - Bureau (Encls. 119" (rectstERSo~ AIR MAIL )/° 7. fo YO FS AUS ‘ 1 - San Francisco (100- 379602} Gels «3 1) (REGISTERED ATR MA IL) : 1 - WO (10090-47173) (Encis. 1 (REGISTERED AIR MAIL) ; 1 3 /as Angeles {100-70701) BSED Te tee OTE GGB aan (6) AGENCY: ACSI, ONT, OSL STATE q JAN Le Ted paola! td] Gd Yee tee OM AG DATE FORWARD:'/- ay Y-0§ a emt ‘ HOW FORW ALD: fee S “ \ ai UNF fL0~- Sh} LG ps CPR i Ha Fe ra ie Sent WM Per 5087 Docla: 3298s ithAgenh fg Charge
VWSARLa ey ey aia? LA 1000-79701 * . Peace and Freedom; so no attempt has been made to document, it herein other than. as a "neace-oriented" group.” ~ Instant LUM has been clacsified confidential to protect i the symbol number informants utilized therein. Sources ; utilized are: ae 4 See eromnes = aa Clee . ; 4 re: Source One ~ LA 4490-8 ‘4 woe Ce bbe EBs ag are SEB a wtitlie. oy . 4 yen Source Two LA 3184-S meetin Source Three © °° 927° NY 588-8 f TS ee . _’ <1. Source Four Anonymous source of . waar Chicago Division : - a {LA th 3200 SF an a 4 oo One copy each is being furnished ‘the local offices of Secret Service; United States Attorney; Source Five spotetenstodnte Yt q we ’ t Region II, U.S. 3 Army; OSI and NISO, as each of these services have received j copies of prior LUMs ; 4 - ' ch te ony OL: i Bt SAs GILBERT G, BENJAMIN and JAMES Re “PACE made the ; } obsérvations in Los Angeles. SA LEON J. MEYER made the observations in Santa Ana... , As the Local aspects of this demonstration he ve been completed this matter is consiccred auc, fe ety hes vee . ~ ; . . ry & ‘ dyw y . bie - a “sy ‘ - une ‘ 7 a \ - : be ‘ eu ty 3 eR Seo Dantes i ere pees 7 a °
| i .? | Se r ke ~ . * . . ate wad . wipe Ff . | 8 : PNrrev otasne i FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 4 . In Reply, Please Refer to Los Angeles, “California File No. January 17, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D, C., JANUARY 15, 1968 INFORMATION CONCSSNING (INTERNAL SECURTTY) k Reference is made to prior memoranda captioned as above, including those dated December 12 and 30, 1967 and January 11, 1968, from Los Angeles, California. Sop met OP mere Qidd a anid Source One reported that the final local planning meeting of the Jeannetve Rankin Brigade (JRB) Committee in Southern California, Was held on January 11, 1968, in the offices of the Women/Strike for Peace (WSP) (see appendix), ’ 5899 West Pico Boubdvars, Los Angeles. A communication was / received from Ma tarke (see characterization in appendix page on WSP) indicating that she and Vivian Hallinan of San i Francisco, California, were already in Washinston, D. C., making final arrangements for the JRB action to be held in that city on January 15, 1968. Clarke indicated that she and Mrs. Hallinan had already received numerous queries from representatives of the Washington news media regarding proposed action to be taken by the JRB. She also noted that it might be necessary to re-route the proposed JRB march on the Capitol, in view of some "1882 Law" rélating to demonstrations in the vicinity of the Capitol building, oF . : - a oe tnt A” wht tl, According to Source One the women from Southern Califormmia, travelling to participate in the Washington JRB . action, were to leave Los Angeles Saturday night, January 13, ™ 1968, via American Airlines Flight 78. Most of them were to return to Los Anseles, from Dulles International Airport, on ” Tuesday, January 16, 1968, via American Airlines Flight 75. a As of January 12, 1968, the following women affiliated ~ “ " with WSP were scheduled to travel from Southern California. to aes Washington for the JRB-demonstration:_ Eva-Korn, Mary téwis,, 3 Be ass, Florencé Temkin, Mildred Holland, Ada-Wasserman,  - Joyce MillerAngus, Leslie Parrish, Pat_Lavit, Geraldine — _Shepiro, BeverlyBruce and Florence WRite; according to Seurce One. ~ . 4 78 = ; = * . oa . ae ™. : “ 233 ~ i, : _ — ayia aK - : on eee | orate : tet Ty ne fas COPIES DESTROVET bare sine _ HW ss08R'%pociAYsaeso Mh | Page abo EXCL EDU
at LEARN My OPER TAMRL TD Re Wyte ey AIEEE RMR Kun OITAS Aye, Bethan Sach TTV EA Mer has Ry: NA este, enterica in Mn al eer? Py deans rot att » ve nthani frente pond Firble teh; Be aatoittded, vi aaNet: tere a ute! sorsthil Mitstamomerteaamtroy Rear nsan stodalinns Site ap Se Nie a3 8in 8 Fn, ‘ . {MW 55087 ia . . Three women representing the black community we,, @lso scheduled to fly to Washington from the Southern yy fatifornia JRB Committee,. They were Bobbie-Hodses, Althea Alexander, and Glory“Roberts._. Two women affiliated with “the” peace- ~ortented Pasadéna Chapter of the Women's s International League for Peace and Freedom; Cathy-Hofer and Marian-Seardsley, were also to join the above women for the flight to Washington, according to Source One. On January 15, 1968, Spvecial Agents of the Los Angeles Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation observed a . group of women assemble in front of the Old State Building, 217 West First Street (First and Broadway, in the downtown Civic Center), Los Angeles, California, at approximately 9:30 AM. - The women were carrying placards indicating they were the local representation of the JRB. They also had two leaflets for distribution (Xerox copies of which are appended to this memorandum) which called for women to participate and which indicated that a voting block of American women had the power to put an end to the war in Vietnam. Tnese leaflets bore the address of the JRB as 5899 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, California (90019), which is the address of the headquarters or the WSP in Southern California. : ; y foal, coe ne ee Starting shortly after 10:00 AM, the women proceeded to hold a rally on the south steps of she Old State Building, with the speakers utilizing ore Beealen amplification system, which was’ held by actress Lesl arrish , Source One indicated that Parrish had originally been’ scheduled to fly to Washington, D. C., to participate in the JRB action at the Capitol, but changed her plans at the last minute in order to remain in, Los Angeles. ; The rally was headed by Tina Tomash, who acted as. the local JRB organizer and answered some of the questions regarding the JRB from members of the news media on the scene. Veronica Sissons_acted as mistress of ceremonies. Speakers included Mary. Henry, Negro civil rights and poverty worker; Margaret-tirignt (who has been identified by Sources One and Two as°a militant black nationalist, who has been extremely active in recent months in disturbances at Manual Arts High School, Los Angeles, which resulted in a court injunction to pronibit per eens those school grounds); and television actress EllentMcRae. The speakers all called for a coalition of women to form a strong voting block which could produce legislation to end the war in Vietnam, end poverty and "legislated © injustice", DocTd: 32989544 Page 321 2 wes? woe tok
beiomiaanee a han heed Lang PDUS UD nate? Aa Ewe asain Mina Senin c1AaAirs hela baces tnt alates ri adits SEZ A BURiacak ne tanta bey ote aa sisfroneSdanss bas elsatbsa nhs 6GAae iit aerhan nt naan ant aM ana’ eenbldine tne at datlaan, Ser inali neds GS emer \, 55087 2 »- Laurence Docld: s2589544 Page 382 +? At 10:50 AM, the women marched to the steps on the First Street side of the Los Anzeles City Hall for a second rally. A count made as the demonstrators marched between the Old State natans and the City Hall revealed that 250 adult Caucasians (majority of whom were women dressed in black), and eight non-Caucasian adults were involved, plus some youngsters and infants. The mother of one of the children had a cardboard sign, depicting a bomb and the caption, "I'm Glad I'm Not Vietnamese", strapped to the back of her son who appeared to be less than four years of age. eh With yerontes Skst ons again acting as mistress of ) ff ceremonies, thé ral was addressed by Charlotte Sherman, - Margaret Wright, Tima Tomash, and Jil] Schary. The latter -- 7 was introduced as a radio commentat r employed by Los Angeles Radio Station KLAC. She joined the others in calling fora coalition of women to influence legislation and bring an end to the war in Vietnam. She also called for support of other "liberal radio broadcasters on our side", one of whom she named as William Winter. (The "Daily People! s World", west coast communist newspaper, in its edition of dune 11, 1946, described William Winter as chairman of a local citizens! committee to safesuard the Joint Anti-Fascist Refuge Committee, which organization has been cited pursuant to Executive Order 10450). Bixrote€ Shemen was introduced as the wife of Sherman, it being pointed out that he was an unsuccessful candidate for public office, on a peace slate, during 1967, but that both he and his wife were continuing the fight for an end to the war in Vietnam. She said, "It is time for us to re-examine our role.as women. Women are a vehicle for giving life. We will not be a venicle for perpetuation of wars' She then read some anti-war quotes from Henry David Thoreau, “indicating they were as timely voday, as when he wrote them. Margaret Wright stated tnat wheres the majority of women in the demonstration were wearing plack to denote mourning, that she and her non-Caucasian associates who feel, "Black is beautiful" were dressed in white to indicate their attitude of mourning. She called for tne elimination of ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps) from local high schools and junior colleges, adding, "Iney have got to get ive bullets out of the schools, and get some live teachers in." Shne repeated these same statements during the afternoon when the JRB moved to the Los Angeles City Board of Education. As the rally was breaking uo, Wright grabbed the public address system and said tnat it nad been learned that the City Council was: in session inside the City Hall Building, -3- Sree Mam ec gt oe PUR eh hey Ste : 7 :
WED irelviasy vem Wien + 3 } i S5087 Doeld: 32969544 Page 353 she urged the women not to. disperse, but to join her and... others in invading the City Council Chambers with a demand that the JRB be allowed to speak to the Council even though .they had not made previous arrangements for a place. on the agenda that day. Some of the women were already out of range of the public address system and did not hear this announcement by Wright, having already been dismissed by. Sissons and told to reconvene at the Board of Education following luncheon. Approximately 200 of the demonstrators did enter the Council Chambers. Tney got word to the councilmen, through. - one of the staff members, -that they wisned to be heard. A motion to allow a JRB representative to address them was put before the Council, and defeated by a vote of six to five. “Immediately following this vote, there was a unanimous vote that the Council adjourn, As the councilmen filed out of the room, Tima Tomash rushed to-the front shouting demands that they return, while other of the women hissed and booed the city legislators. During the noon hour some of the women distributed - leaflets in the City Halil and on the surrounding streets: in the downtown Civic Center. | At 1:00 PM, the wonien, whose numbers had by that time been reduced to 125, massed in the patio of the. Los eet Angeles City Board of Education, 450 North Grand Avenue, Los. Angeles. Sissons, Wright and Tomash addressed-the ------.- assembled demonstrators, pointing out that money spent in Vietnam could be better spent in education. Wright claimed that many of the so-called student "drop-outs" are in reality "“push-outs", claiming that she herself was one of the latter. She said, "ie need books, not bombs. We know this is a racist war and we blacks are not going to fight a racist war"; ‘She: indicated that rather than fight overseas, the black people would remain at home and fight the racists. She also seid, "Just because I'm pro-black doesn't necessarily mean I'm anti-. white.” Wright said, "I'm not political, but I am honest. I can't honestly get up and say the pledge of allegiance to the ., American flag, because I really don't have Liberty and- justice; so I just get up and stand and won't repeat the pledge. Later, when she observed a photograph of President Johnson hanging from.a wall in the Administration Building at the Los Angeles City Board of Education, she told the JRB women with her, "We shouldn't nave to look at such pornographic pictures. © . -
> Bente PAOR st AAR 20 tab who atttbe ¥ dy sso87 pocB 2a6usbbs Caugasian females assemble at 10:05 AM, in the Wright said that her arrest at the hands of Los Angeles City School Security Officers, during the recent. Manual Arts High School disturbance, had at least one bright result. She said that at the time of her arrest it had been necessary for the arresting officers to drag her down the hall as she was too heavy for them to carry. Then she added that the next time she is arrested the officers will not have that excuse as she has lost thirty pounds in the meantime. The speeches in the patio ended at 1:30 PM and many of the women left immediately... Seventy-eight women remained - and attempted to enter a spécial committee meetins being attended by some of the School Board members. They were informed by a member of-the administrative staff-tnat the public meeting of the School Board would not be held until 4:00 PM, the regularly scheduled meeting time.. The women milled around in the halluay outside the meeting room, until finally a staff member came out and told them that two members’ of the School Board, Reverend James E. Jones and Dr. Julian. Nava, had agreed to grant them an audience. The women were then ushered into the public board room of the School Board where they waited until 2:00 PM at which time the above-named Board members granted the demonstrators a short audience and answered some questions put to them by the women. One question, as to how much longer the members of the School Board were going to-permit recruiters from the armed - forces to interview students at local-high schools and junior - colleges remained unanswered, but Dr. Nava pointed out to the women that - he had seen nothing wrong in entering the armed . forces to fight for this country himself vhen he was 17 years of age, and he could see nothing wrong in otner young men who wanted to do the same today. The demonstration was cancluded by 3:00 PM. There were no incidents and no arrests.‘ , Placards carried during tnis demonstration in Los Angeles bore the following captions: "Kat Texas Beef, Not L.B.J. Baloney" "oman Power is Vote Power is Peace Power” "Draft Beer Not Students" "Where Have All the Men- Gone-To Graveyards" "Jeannette Rankin Brigade-Women's Votes Count, End the War" "Women's Power is Peace Power." A Special Agent of the FBI observed a separate group of vicinity
' ae echriataessSpia MN ANE SA Ab Aut | ok ch A, Live nected Ai iww 55087 of the Orange County Courthouse,’ California, Janniry 1h, bo: demonstration read, "Support Dr, Spock. the courthouse until 11:00 AM, when the demonstration was con- Cluded with no incidents or arrests. herself to members of the press, as being in charge of the. demonstration. Source One has identified Leslie Parrish, ... Tima Tomash, Veronica Sissions and Charlotte - Sherman as having been affiliated with the WSP Southern California Council. Source Three identified Tima Tomasn as a member we of the Communist Party (CP) from at least-1940 to 1950, and as a member of the New York State CP School Commission during a portion of that period. Source Four identified Else Sturm as a member of the CP in Chicago, Illinois, in December, 1946, z -- Source One reported during June, 1967, that Florence Temkin, | was an official in-the Women for Legislative Action (WLA ~ see appendix), as well as being active in the Council of the WSP. Source Five reported in 1947, that Eva Korn was at that time a member of the CP and had been such fifteen years. An information copy of this memorandum is being furnished to eacn of tne Tollowing agencies Attorney, Los Anseles; Secret of Special Investigations, Norton Air Force Base; United States Army, Pasadena; and Naval Investigative Service Office, San Diego, California, TRIz ase TI k me eetig core’ ta5 of the FEL po. ens is ty mat to Sed DoclTd: 325989544 Page 365 5 ‘in downtown Santa Ana, + nalf of these- women were dressed in black and tney were carryin; signs indicating they represented the JEB. Other signs being carried during the ensuing They marched around Else Sturm identified - for approximately United States vice, Los Angeles; ROD 6D your sseqaye t hs Based oueide you
[ns SN ere eee Tye vee, FE ramag APPENDIX |- COMMUNIST INFILTRATION OF THE WOMEN STRIKE FOR PEACE, Also Known AS Women's International Strike for Peace .” A source advised on May 14, 1967, that the Women Strike for Peace (WSP) in the Southern California area began its operations in the late fall of 1961, as an affiliate of the national organization formed in Washington, D.c, It is a peace oriented women's organization which is opposed to the present American foreign policy in Vietnam. It has .. . Sls0 sought legislation which ould bring sbout the abolition of the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HCUA). In recent months the organization has sponsored demonstrations protesting the United States involvement in Vietnam and caliing for the complete withdrawal of all United States troops from Vietnam. In the spring of 1966, it was instrumental in originating and putting into effect a campaign advocating support for "peace candidates" in the upcoming 1966 Congressional a7 eobi na BLecoions. The same source stated that WSP is a non-membership ization and has no officers. The organization is open 23 OF B11 political opinions who are interested in world. 9 & maxes no effort to.exclude from its activities. . £, or persons sympathetic tc, the Communist Party ed groups. . a to . Tne guiding force behind the Southern California is MARY CLARKE. A second source advised in July, CLARKE was Gropped from the Western Division, Los ounty Communist Party (LACCP) in the Spring of 1955, mal reasons and not because of any political differences d 4 | 3 | ! nh hoe “at a Tie first source advised that Soutnern California WSP maintains its.office at 5899 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles. It receives mail through Post Office Box 19739, Los Angeles 19, California. m ; MRE AAA At tie Lediand ete APPENDIX ‘ | | | | ! ~ | | . t a 7 NW 55087 Docld: 32989544 Page 356 -
© ee i en ae EBYNDE wes pes ony WOMEN 702 LEGISLATIVE ACTION 4 source advised cn May 1, 1963, that the Women for Legislative Action was formed in 1952, claiming to be 2 inwer, dent organization dedicated to non-partisan oarti- egislative and civic activities. Its pesition ' Citation in le ; é : t ; in favoring or opposing iegislation usually parallels the ‘Suenorts Legislation to abolish the House Committee on Un- i cosizrion of the Comsunist Farty and related grouos. It also i rsnio in the Women for Legislative c American Activities, Memoe aetion does not, of itself, Fa with tce Communist Farty. VERA nate entetinvemoelbiAd sate henna is ea seat 10 sdaalaaninn era mamas stn bint ‘ Another source advised on May 11, 1967, that the onan fo: Legislative Aeti L OF continues to be active in the Moers) ged és area, , . -_ . + : i rao asre a 13 | - APPENDIX SITS. MW 55087 Doold:32989944 Page 387
nema Mates ne ietotnerens, : & | Will Rock The -Sé@ere Vote - On January 15 American women will assemble in Washington, D. C. With \ o* * mbes SAN Dilan Elle tihinn herent rele Amami. - 7 O* * : : . Jeannette Rankin” leading the Brigade, they will converge on Congress as it reconvenes, They will petition for a redress of their grievances and will cemand that Congress end the war in Vietnam and turn its power “FY wins to healin; our "sick society", This is "Women Power" i neg preeine et atte eet he in supvort of these women and their demands, Soutnern Californian women will assemble for appropriate ceremonies, marching and 1 afleting in Los Angeles on Monday, Janue~y 15, 1968: 9:30 A.M., on the steps of the Olid State Bldg., 217 West lst St. 11:30 A.M., City Hall, 200 North Spring St. 1:00 P.iM., Board of Education, 450 North Grand (please, wear black if possible) ee re ee eee ee ee ee ee ee et ree ee ee eee ee eae arene eee ee eee * Jeannette Rankin, Nentana, U.S.A., is the first woman slected to Congress, A consistent, dedicated voice for a world without war, she says, "Women are the ones who must be concerned with the needs and development of the human race." Her Brigade is your chance to demonstrate your concern! — Respond! Join! - Porticivats. NW Palade t POCRSURS RO S94 to GAIS GRP W. Pico Divd., Los Angeles, € lif. 90019 - 937-0236
4 dts 7 8 ONE iarassnsiblanin Sse aturneervlentinentete 2° Meith enna Reg a oo nal? SAasaTADEN ata of tbitet nt adne RANE EIAL oF maa aA hike Soak ets i Mekatron ads . or ne BLgag¢ Chip.Harg and Return To: NW 55087, Boeld:3 325 bS539 “Chie s ; 3 Hest Pion Blvd, VA NE me hoi the ost tis of the malion 2 vote. / NI Youre vote CAN STOP ulin: Your : AY Aaa SO wet CHILDREN?! QAUSE IT'S AN OBSCENE WASTE TO BeaR AND ReISh OUR CHILDREW TO BS SLAUGHTERED Tu WARS - YOUR VOTE can DECIDE WuaT HAPPENS ro your Men! BECAUSE NOW HE HAS TO Dib WITHOUT £ CHBICE: YOUR VOTE. iS THE PoweR To SPEND 3 BILLION DOLLARS A MONTH.ON THE NEEOS HERE ATHOME -—INSTEADION THE. WAR BLN VieT-NAar f \ tO . YOUR VOTE as tHe Power to REMOVE FROM OFFICE THE MIEN WHO Wilk wat L 1S TENE wees oe WILL NOT RESPOND TO YOUR NEEDS -. WKO DoNof®f REPRESENT you! YOUR VOTE HAS THE PoweR To ciLe 27 THOSE Wi. 10 wiih END THe war?! END POVERTY! END LEGISLATED INSUSsTice! A WOMENS VOTING BLOCK with mace iT POSSIBLE FOR ALL AMERICANS TO EN TOY THEIR FREEDOMS! \iOMEN WHO E SELIEVE IN LIFE PER Ticirate/ reeeenene "an ann mama wae ce ree nE en eee mee | eremannnetnt AAI! te ears a AOR A =, _— - ad _e ee en ee ed JEANR?TE RANKIN BRICATS a ee ew. —_- anes ee tom,
ty Papel i * - a i -_— q ~~ BECAUSE IT'S AH ORSCENE Wi SCE i | YOUR VCTE can DECIDE WHAT HAPPENS Fo your Men! BECAUSE NOW HE HAS TO DIB VISHDUT £ &. CHOICE: t Youg VOTE iS THE POWER To SPEND 3 BIL Lia DOLLARS A MONTH.ON THE NEEOS © HERE ATHOME -INSTEADZON THE WAR BIN Viet -NAM - : - ' ‘\ 1 ~- OF FICE rhe MEN WHO Svan L Net List ent WILL NoT RESPOND TO YOUR NEEDS ~ WHO DoNoT REPRESENT You! Jk V OTE H&S THE PoweR To itLE 21 Tose wile Ww IL: oo. END THe war! : oe | END Poverty! _ | | ete pe —.. END LEGIOLATED D INTUSTICE cf : A WOME N 5 ‘Ss Vlo OTL NG 6 Block “ie MAKE IT — POSSIBLE FOR ALL Apt cfichN> te) OENTTOY T HEIR rREEDaoMS! | YOM WENT WHO BELIEVE | TA LiFe PER TICTPATE! = — h, 7 mi a | | _ me oe -_ w ~ + . oo aL -B Blozs> Clip Hors Tad Retin To: 7 - JEANETTE RANKIN BRIGADB. - q~ 3 ‘ wen a cate en a ee ee Too 5S99 Weatv FPicn Biv de / ; ' ro 4 oe ” re fe | ~ De Los ang otess Ca* ais zee yin 4. nr woe, - me “ELSA . ~- atte seer - I . ¢ e . . : . iH . . . Address: ae a ne en Ey Tel, No. eee i - 6 Poe : OMEN 5 POWER SEPEACE POWER = | Nw 55087 Doold: MEN 5. ~~ ha
4 GF rhe In fi > B-2h (Rev. 5-22-64) ne — a 3 - ‘ . FBI Date™ 1/18/68 “\ Transmit the following in ( é (Type in plaintext or code) | agen Via AIRTEL AIR MAIL | (Priority) | Wj er L TOs DIRECTOR, FBI FROM : SAC, LOUISVILLE (100-4998) (P) a SUBJECT:. DEMONSTRATION: PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, *®ASHINGTON, D.C., JARVAEY @. 1968 INFORMAT:0ON8 CONCERNING € INTERNAL SECURITY) 00; WFO Re Bureau airtel dated 12/5/67 and Miami airtel \ | to Bureau dated 12/28/67. | y Enclosed for the Bureau are J4 copies and for . WFO three (3) copies of a letterhead memorandum captioned n tomenys| as above except that the date has been changed to' 1/15/68, <*> & Referenced Bureau airtel reflects the Secretary QO of the Jeannette Rankin Brigade is VIVIAN HALLINAN, the ey wife of VINCENT HALLINAN. Louisville files reflect a va aS ps . : Son at * ' 7 - Bureau (Enc. 14- (RM) & .- (1 ~ 100--10355) (Info) © ». (1 - 105-164714) (Info) o [opens {1 - 100-445949) (Info) a . mye 3 - WFO (Enc. 3) CRM, ~ Saavaset Ge ea (1 ~ 100-17107 Info 6 - Louisville (1 - 100-197) | BS YAN 20 1968 {1 ~ 100-4599) (Julia F. Allen) —— fo {1 ~ 105-890) To ear ‘Qe (1 - 100-4661) ‘Si GWA/plh_(16) — AGENCY: G-2, ON!, CSI, SEC. SER, DATE FO ere e “AAA Secial Agent gage HW S5087 Doold: 32989544 Page 35
LS 100-4998 report of SA LEON F, SCHWARTZ dated 5/29/52 at New York entitled "COMMUNIST INFILTRATION OF THE PROGRESSIVE PARTY, IS - C," (Bureau file 100-357934 and Louisville file 100-3284--249) which reflects one Vincent Hallinan, California attorney, was the 1952 Progressive Party candidate for President of the United States. LS T-~1 in the LHM is PHRVLEIS~SCHNURR,.- Vice: President, Bank of Louisvilke,:Louisvikle, Kentucky; thé original information.from.this. source is. located in... Louisville file 100. 197-1A_and 1B, (17) 2. LS T-2 is JOE.RYAN, -ASsistant Auditor, First National-Lincoin: Bank, Lowisville, Kéntuckys the--ortrginak « ‘information is-located in Louisville file 100+F97-1A and LB €E7). {t is noted the newspaper article mentioned in the LHM contains identifying data regarding the persons mentioned only as detailed in the LHM. Louisville file 157~-417-9, memo of SA HUGH M, BYRD, dated July 7, 1967, entitled “POSSIBLE RACIAL VIOLENCE, MAJOR URBAN AREAS, RM", describes one SARAH BURNSIDE as a Negro female residing on Race Street, Richmond, Kentucky, who is employed by the Appalachia Volunteers (AV). This organization is described in the LHM as a Federally financed anti-poverty agency. There is no subversive information in Louisville files regarding SARAH BURNSIDE. Dean JULIA F, ALLEN, Berea College, Berea, Kentucky, at least in her 60's, is the subject of a closed case in Louisville file entitled "JULIA F, ALLEN, SM - C," (no ‘Bureau file known, Louisville file 100-4599). The KAREN MULLOY mentioned in LHM is possibly the wife of JOSEPH T, MULLOY who is one of the subjecis of the case entitled “ALAN MC SURELY; MARGARET MC SURELY, Aka; JOSEPH T, MULLOY; CARL BRADEN ANNE BRADEN; INFORMATION CONCERNING (SM - C) (Bureau file 105-164714 and Louisville file 105-890). The information in the LHM from the masthead of "The Southern Patriot”™ is found in a report of SA GEORGE HUTCHISON dated 11/22/67 at Louisville entitled '"SCEF, 1S. C, ISA - 1950", (Bureau file 100-10355 and Louisville file 100-197). 9 ° MW 35087 Docld: 32999544 Page 392 * nn a ee
LS 100-4998 “ There is no information in Louisville files regarding other Kentucky residents mentioned in the LHM,. Since several participants in the March have apparent SCEF connections, information copy is being designated to that file. The Louisville Peace Council is the subject ,;of Bureau file 100-445959 and Louisville file 100 4661. ° This matter is not currently under investigation, This organization utilizes the address 1135 South Brook, Louisville, Kentucky, and apparently has connections with the Grace Hope Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Community Center, both Louisville, Kentucky. Any further information regarding this matter - will be promptiy furnished. ~3.- 44 Page 393
unin STATES DEPARTMENT or OI FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ‘ Louisville, Kentucky January 18, 1968 In Reply, Please Refer to File No. DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) The January 16, 1968, edition of the “Courier-Journal", a Louisville, Kentucky » newspaper of general circylation, some 5,006 other women marched near the United; Spates ‘Capitol —— in Washington, D.C. on January 15, 1968. The article further reflected the group was known as the Jeannette; Rankin Brigade _ f° and that the purpose of the march was to protest thé Viétnam war. -” It was indicated therein that the marchers were "met by a seemingly disinterested Washington and a reconvening | 90th Congress that, mot unexpectedly, paid them little heed.” Miss Jeannette Rankin, described in the article as the march leader and first woman member of congress, 3nd thirteen others presented a petition to two congressional isaders. One Sarah \Rurnside;- Ri chmond, ofa ae is depicted as a member of this” Br our and a delegate from Appalachia. The ° ‘demonstration, “deseribed as peaceful, included — Mrs. Ernest “Gruening, “wife of the Alaska Senator"; Mrs. Martin This document eee tSTES neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. COPIES DESTROYED ENC 842 APR'30 1971 “<LOSURA HW 35087 Docld: 329599544 Page 354
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING _ UNITED STATES POLICY IN: VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, RC. JANUARY 15, 1968 = —-rutherWking, Mrs. Benjamin Spock, and suai Coins, "a — “Washington ‘Singer—of-protest™ group", as “prominent participants. " — Fhe @forementioned article mentions that Mrs.- Gven XGriffin, amember of the Steering Committee that helped organize ‘the Jeannette Rankin Brigade march, is an employee of the Council of the Southern Mountains and a resident of Berea, Kentucky. _ _ nes lOther [Kéntucky~marchers from Madison County, Kentucky, were Miss {I wAllen, former Dean of Women at Berea | College, Berea, Kentucky ; Mrs. Don n JOnniSor; ond-Mrsz-Kennedy - “Brooks . enctaneery 9 ie owner oneal pen oreo Also Listed as partici satine-ih the march were the oe following Louisville, Kea tucky ,/ residents: Mrs. Karen ee omar Mulloy4 Mrs. Ann Braden, Karla/ Block , Cathie /Grove “Suzanne i Crowell. Teresa ar idges. and Nesse- “Goatley “f"Ft is noted’ the — ~ aforementitned newspaper article “contains no further identifying data regarding these persons. The women from Louisville, Kentucky,’ allegedly came with the partial financial backing of the. ‘Lowisville Peace Council. _ With regard to the aforementioned persons from Kentucky, it is noted that the files of the Louisville Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation reflect Dean Julia F. Allen, Berea College, Berea, Kentucky, has been connected with the Southern Conference Educational Fund (SCEF) and its predecessor organization, the Southern Conference of Human Welfare, since 1938. A characterization of the SCEF is) attached hereto as an appendix. It is further noted that one Karen Mulloy is the wife of Joseph T. Mulloy. Mulloy and Mr. and Mrs. Alan McSurely, the McSurelys being field workers of the SCEF, were arrested in August, 1967, by Pike County, Kentucky, officials under a Kentucky sedition law later ruled unconstitutional by a Federal Court. Mulloy at the time was employed by the -2- - Nw SS087 Doold: 325989544 Page 395
Catherine Grove are listed as Field Staff members-.of SCEF. MW 35087 Docld: 32999544 Page 356 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 15, 1968 Appalachia Volunteers, a Federally financed anti-poverty agency,,. but has Since bsen discharged, Also, it is noted that the masthead of the October, 1967, “The Southern Patriot", Volume 29, No. 9, self- identified as the organ of the SCEF, lists one Anne Braden as Associate Executive Director, and Suzanne Crowell and Information furnished by Louisville T-1l regarding. SCEF salary payments and information furnished by Louisville T-2 regarding SCEF employee expenses and other pertinent SCEF expenditures reflect that one Theresa Bridges, one Suzanne Crowell, one Nessa Goatley, and one Anne Braden each received a cash allowance from SCEF sometime in 1967. ; 2 -3- “
APPENDIX ek era etn etna SOUTHERN CONFERENCE EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC. (SCEF) rreverteemascnutnre thew eather ann camera cunt th rtan ate nant ne sees memesanit fv teanibaemen a ifocamatn ALA airmen etn Ai anata pentane neem The Southern Conference for Human Welfare (SCHW) was cited as a Communist front by the House Committee on Un-American Activities, House Report 592, June 12, 1947. In the same house report, "The Southern Patriot" was cited as an "organ" of the SCHW. An amendment to the charter of the SCHW dated April 26, 1946, changed 1ts name to the Southern Conference Educational Fund, Ineorporated (SCEF) and stated its purpose to be to improve the educational and cultural standards of the Southern people in accordance with the highest American democratic institutions, traditions and ideals. The masthead of the April, 1967, issue of . "The Southern Patriot" indicates that it is the publicat jon of SCEF, editorial and business offices of which are located at 3210 West Breadway, Louisville, Kentucky, Eastern office of whieh is located at Suite 412, 799 Broadway, New York City. New York. "Tne Southern Patriot" is published once each month, except July. SCEF is stated to pe dedicated to ending discrimination based on race, creed, color, sex, national origin or economic condition. Carl Braden is identified as Executive Director or SCEF and Anne Braden as @ditor of ‘The Sowthern Patriot." Mrs. Alberta Ahearn, 2311 Payne Street, Louisville, Kentucky, a self~admitted former member of the Communist Party (CP), Louisville, Kentucky, testified on December 11, | and 13, 1954, in Jefferson County, Eentucky Criminal Court | in a State sedition prosecution 4gainst Carli dames Braden. | She identified Carl Braden and his wife, Anne McCarty Braden, as having been known to her as members of the CP from danuary, 1951 to December, 1954. my The SCEP is self-described as having deep roots in the South where it began as the educational wing of the SCHW, organized in 1938 to work for economic and political reform. When the SCHW disbanded in the late 1940's, SCEF i t ADPENDIX ete Rte a nO ne . —Y. HW 35087 Docld: 329599544 Page 357 Sa DS sis SS re en th se if se si oh te peter ~ Ze
- APPENDIX SCEF (Continued) continued as an independent organization, rallying support for integration and democracy and helping to stimulate and nurture new movements of the early 1960's. The SCEF maintained headquarters in Louisiana for twenty years, but in 1966 moved its headquarters to Louisville, Kentucky. A source advised on March 2, 1961, that Claude Lightfoot, a Communist Party functionary, stated at a meeting of the Communist Party in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 25, 1961, that th Communist Party is not connected with any progressive movement but indirectly they do have some influence in the SCEF. A second source, who is familiar with some phases of Communist Party activity in the New Orleans area, advised on June 3, 1966, that during the time that the SCHW was in existence, members of the Communist Party were members of” and worked actively in the SCHW; however, since the formation , of the SCEF, Communist Party members have not been encouraged to work in the SCEF. The source stated that the SCEF is a progressive, liberal organization, which he considers a Communist Party front organization because it has gone along with the Communist Party on certain issues, particularly on the racial issue. A third source advised on May 25, 1965, that George Meyers, a Communist Party functionary, expressed great admiration for Carl and Anne Braden and the SCEF, with which they are affiliated, and expressed the view that the SCEF is the best organization in the South as far as doing effective work is concerned and that they have a better idea of what they are doing, where they are heading,’ and influence other organizations for the better. The second source also advised on June 3, 1966, that many people who are officials and supporters of the SCEF, while liberal in their views, are by no means Communists. “ SF MW 55087 Doold:32969544 Page 3596
pfr5-29-61) A - UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE a 2 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Louisville, Kentucky January 18, 1968 In Reply, Please Refer to File No. Title DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 15, 1968 - - Character INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) Reference Letterhead memorandum dated January 18, 1968. “ All sources (except any listed pelow) whose identities are concealed in referenced communication have furnished reliable information in the past. This document contains nefther recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. : Mw 55087 Docold: 32989544 Page 395
Lee LTE RT Le An hivetaa) —siladtw wet + edtfien deve aehdee ehebalettnta er mibtidioiattinmeschern tania as tid Railetce sab teettems i Mem scpnty ay fers co —-- - - = oO v4 re nn : few - ‘ 1-36 (RSV, -3-29-64) e e 4 Sep at we ‘ FBI Date: 1/18/68 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code} Vic AIRTEL (Priority) TO: . DIRECTOR, FBI \ ee | . FROM; SAC, CINCINNATI (100-17137) (@) .. ° \ “SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED its \A STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, mrol o> D, C,, JANUARY 8,- 1968. OF : 4 _ INFORMATION CONCERNING p= | 2 (INTERNAL SECURITY) SLATE wn. |" =O xs ee ‘ReBuairtel to all SAC's, 12/5/67; Miami airtel aye © to Bureau, 12/28/67; mytels to Bureau, 1/13 and 14/68, Age al HEL o , Enclosed for the Eureau are the original and hyo = ten copies of an LHM; two copies each for Atlanta, Cleveland, oq San Francisco and WFO. . UD Gp p-veeemann, First source mentioned in LHM + a VANDA ETTZPATRICK] > @ \Manager\, Dayton and Southeastern Bus Lines, Incorporated; ive: * Jamestown, Ohio, who furnished this information Lo SA GeORSE : PL] BP, ULLRICH on 1/12/68. 11a = oP mma & The second source. mentioned in LHM is ichiof JANES| 4 CHC’ Kes} KEE “PD, Yellow Springs, Ohio, who furnished this & information to SA GEORGE P, ULLRICH on 1/14/68. & ‘Sources used to characterize ANN PEERY are as follows: . _ Pa w 5 Third source is Ca_6aza- -“Si 7* mo eee i! . PERK sone ne = f ENCLOSURE ‘Fourth source is JNY 3229-S} 3 13 JAN 20 1968 - A i} 4 pn Ce ye Fifth source is (SE 529-8 y mr = ® | ~-@-~ Bureau (Ene. 11) (RM) 2 ~ Atianta (Ene, 2)- “Bay . . 2 = WFO (Enc. 2) (RM) 2~ San Fro noises Wc spy (RM) eesti ue ae . aad My + aoseypleeezinadelemns. snk deusoionsse tot acttentsribaseedantahalelet altvuteroasaamaivenstticnal Valtaniedantenrenk 2- Cleveland (Enc. 2) (RM) 3 ~ Cincinnati (1. \ a ergy 14) 5 Jef 11k ey een oC Sent
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TOE «a ohne NPE Perey No DEAT Ist AT RETR Peete ee RPT ORT STI pata senkedetnage sige siara Rust aris atiin bein wtiettentre Me oul Shared eahebserAtaniveerinakie s.r In Reply, Please Refer to File No, January 17, 1968 6. D Individuals involved in illegal bombing or Allegal. bomb-making. eg Te ee a ee Danton % » ¢ , ye “ ‘ Photograph. oO lias been furnished cI enclosed can is not available Enel IW SS087 plagued sisal Page 402 becomes UNCLASSIFIED.) uni@p STATES DEPARTMENT OF J rice FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 Director United States Secret Service Department of the Treasury Washington, D. C. 20220 cee . rc a Dear Sir: The information furnished herewith concerns an individual who is believed to be covered by the agreement between the FBI and Secret Service concerning Presidential pro- tection, and to fall] within the category or categories checked. oe Has attempted or threatened bodily harm to any government official or employee, including foreign government officials residing in or planning an imminent visit to the U. 8., because of his official status. . a _ : No - {_; Has attempted or threatened to redress a grievance against any public official by other than legal means. 3. [_] Because of background is potentially dangerous; or has been identified as member or participant in communist movement; or has been under active investigation as member of other group or organization inimical to U. S. 4. [] U.S. citizens or residents who defect from the U. S. to countries in the Soviet or Chinese Communist blocs and return. 5. Ex? Subversives, ultrarightists, racists and fascists who meet one or more of the following criteria: (a) [([] Evidence of emotional instability (including unstable residence and employment record) or irrational or suicidal behavior: (b) (_} Expressions of strong or violent anti-U. S. sentiment; (c) [7] Prior acts (including arrests or convictions) or conduct or statements indicating a propensity for violence and antipathy toward good order and government. ("7 may be available through Very truly yours, 1 - Special Agent in Charge (Enclosure(s) (1) U. S. Secret Service, Cincinnati «(Upon removal of classified enclosures, if any, this transmittal form
ee ad is Ps, a | : . “Ee : : SN » | ! ol . FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer fete Cincinnati, Ohio CONFIDENDEAE Y ; January 18, 1968 . RE: DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D. C, JANUARY 8, 1968° A confidential source furnished the following information on January 12, 1968: ; say feory, Yellow Springs, Ohio, has organized approximately forty women to travel to Washington, D. C. for captioned demonstration now scheduled for January 15, 1968. These women who will be from Dayton, Yellow Springs and surrounding areas in Ohio will depart from the Antioch College Union, Yellow Springs, Ohio, approximately 7:15 p.m. on January 14, 1968, They anticipate arriving in Washington, D. C. approximately 7:00 a.m. on January 15, 1968, wiere they will unload at the Union Station. The women, dressed in black, will meet with demonstrators from other areas of the United States and proceed in silence to the capital. — * . ores a > ~ sb SBT SR LDA NAL Bavarian 3 ach asain APRs a Source stated this group will meet at 7:30 a.m., January 15, 1968, at the Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C., for the return trip to Yellow Springs. On January 14, 1968, a second confidential source advised that approximately forty women departcd Yellow Gpiings, Ghio, by bus at 9:00 p.m. on January 14, 1968, for dewonstration in Washington, D. C; The bus was chartered fran the South~ _@astern Bus Lines, Incorporated, Jamestown, | Ohio.w 9 eww te at ete + Source advised that although ‘it was snowing and road conditions hazardous, the women were determined to reach SU ENA ROMER te staat xs oftstn Draweraduactarntclel aot SSR Me. nln az A . ‘ ’ + eae atta val lassen see tSn Group 1 Excluded from automatic downgrading and declassification. /Ob-Y VES Ib JY COPIES DESTROYED , . 2% MAY 13 97 : ENCLOSURE ; S5087 Doeld: 32969544 Page 403
lll sanenidieteer eehetatn inte a tain onedaztton bas cae | seme tee damifent 24 Mun invent ma _JNSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED sTATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, BD. C, JANUARY 8, 1968 Se eemiah ined Washington, D., C, for the demonstration, . The "Dayton Daily News”, a daily newSpaper of general circulation in the Bayton, Ohio, aren, carried an article titled “Area Women Joining Peach March in Capital" on page 5A of the January 14, 1968, edition, According to the article the women had a variety of personal reasons for taking part in Monday's peace effort. According to the article JanigeButtey, 1376 Harvard Boulevard, in Dayton, Ohio, stated that, “It seems so hard to P x find anything to do that gets any kind of real response, oe Ferhaps this will, As mothers, we have a special stake in this war, Perhaps our effort Monday will somehow be translated into a direct action to stop if." Aescording to the article, Lois/Schrag, Springfield, Chio, stated that while peace demonstrations were cfien most - effective on a lacal level, Sometimes a eas outpouring of feeling like this is helpful, According to the article JuneZib hbon, Bowling Green, Ohio, stated, "As we become more involved in this war, and more human lives are lost, I feel more and more strongly that unless ~ «+e. I oppose the war actively, I am in a way responsible for those ~~ . deaths." . According to the artacle, Marjory” Gickinson, Yellow Springs, Ohio, stated, “To nersanatiy feed thes mature wonon expressing themselves on tint way Qh 1 Sri. Penor bs dm + important thing." . - The "Dayton Darly News", supra; caxried an article . titled "Six Local Women in BD. C. Pretest’, on paige one af the January 15, 1968, sditaon, “hip axyviclo af net ont in its entirety as follows: "Six Raytonians were among tiearienc ss of vsnorim whe gathered near the capital this moraing to protest the Vietnam WAX « "Calling themselves the 'Jeznette Rankin Brigace,* they DocTd: 32989544 Page 404
wABy hLDA RIND MMR Teta ihnsiibst, oo afulibtnssertdbivanai diters williieieliasesrernilindinoane robles ta ciecnibtetanibeiiatask 1 veiiseitctabenattsaae LSTRATION "PROTEST ING UNITED ING TREN TIA -ATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, — WASHINGTON, D. C. ARYA’ 8, 1948 a fear witiaa aeweg  Re assembled at Union station near the Capitel nd vJanned to march to Union square just east of the. capitol itself. "A brigade spokesman estimated some 10,000 women from across the nation turned out fer the demonstration, Delegates came from as far away as the West Coast, "Daytonians included Mrs. Mildred Harvey, one of this year's Ten Top Women in Deyten: Mrs. BebbieBernstein of 1426 Catalpa Dr vy Mrs, Nancy-Piediscalzi of 427 Alameda P1,; Mra, J, EdwardHersberger of 1232 Brooklands.Rd, Mrs, Julisn Salis of 1376 Harvard Blvd., and Mra. Mary,Thomsen, witeiet” MateThomcon, director of American Friends in Dayton and surrounding states, £ poe "Leading the march was the 87~yoar-ald Miss Rankin, dowager queen of the peacenicks, who while in Congress voted agate t entry into beth world wars, iho Ohio delerttion, composed predominately of Clevelanders, also counted a number of women Frem Yellow Springs including Mra, Gay Housten, "Capitol Police said they would not permit the womon to demonstrate on Capitol grounds. Howsver, it was expected that 15 of the brigade would be able to pronent a peace petitian to House Speaker John McCormick (d-Massa,) shortly after Congress reconvened at noon today to begin its sccend session. "A heavy snowfall greeted the voren as they arriavard be plane, train, Due and pravatse car thes wo). ag, Mest Jt did not comb fun ero Fae werey whe pledged Laer demonstration would be. *. re we fend ane, Chae , ‘Hersbere ger add her aon, Second Lt, Eric Ulriksen, did not share her ie@elings about yie@tnam, The lisutenant, she said, doesn’t feel wa can de withour the armed services at wan in the worhu 6 develonmont, i | t "Mrs. Marig Tuck of Cleveland called her «oo¢arance | a “family affair,” sep) ) ae ee ay BIW S5087 Doold: 32969544 Page 405
MR RGAE AOC: dai Mins eahas anes hc 4 wnadintedichdinos sel nen-runaldbiahinussneisbiliccan sssitoebusnsstbaiti wee oe - aaa - 2 tRATION PROTESTING UNITED -£ES POLICY IN VIETNAM, wtASHINGTON, D, C, JANUARY 8, 1968 ani B. AFFRR tPF aeEPA cee Or” "She said her son David, 26, testified at the Bertrum -. iii Russell meeting near Copenhagen that the Johnson administration ~ was committing atrocities in Vietnam. That meeting resulted in 2 condemnation of the U. S&S. as the aggressor in the South= east Asian conflict. "Mrs. Tuck said her son had not seen combat but was a battalion mail clerk. oo . . (Soak "She said she has another san, T°», who is station at *~ Ft. Knox, Ky.. a "He's a good soldier from 9 to 8," Mrs. Tuck said, adding that her son preaches resistance to ine war sifter these hours. "She said that some 150 men of her con's battalion were recently sent to Vietnam but her son "45 kept in the €.S, because of his activities. ANN, PEERY On September 7, 1961, a third source advised that a list of members had been received by the Chicago Chapter of the Fair Play for Cuba Committee (FPCC) from the national office of FPCC for use by the Chicage Chapter in sesuring rencsaka of memberships and/or a subseribers zee, Ineluded on the list is the name "Miss Ann verry, Ra 1, Box 229P, Yellow Springs, Ohio, bo2." ” In connection with the above list, 2 fourth 0. +: Le source advised that the letters, MBEQ": indicate: ° a a member has membership enming up for renewal in the second quarter of 1982, A fifth source advised on Mey 16, 1966, that on May 15, 1966, Ann Peery strited her maiden name was Ann Perry but her married name is Ann Peery. A gixth source advised on April 18, 1967, and wha *~ CP rie eS tertegerar ria ntiea Aaint th net ae bn Rae . NW 35007 . Docld: 32999544, Page 406 ot ‘.
aad 5 . ae eon, , . Q "eB > srRATION PROTESTING UNITED "  yafS POLICY IN VIETNAM, 4 '_- WASHINGTON, D. C. JANUARY 8, 1968 and on April 22, 1967, that the name "Ann Peery, c/o Peace and Freedom Center, 221 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, Ohio" appeared on the current mailing list of "The Worker" and the Weekend edition of "The Worker", "The Worker" is an éast coast communist newspaper. A characterization of tne Fair Play for Cuba Committee is attached in the appendix hereto, FISTS TOANEN TO YOU BY Hie iBT,” AND NEITHER Te NOR ITS CONTENTS _ ARE..J0 BE DISTRIBUTED OULSIDE THE AGENCY TO WHICH LOANED en secu eee ey ‘ | I 4 i 4 t } i i { { i NWO5S087 Doold: 32989544 Page 407 Ss hee —ss——CS 5 he CONE HOEETAL ALT RCL SIRT Eas
ee ee eed yes leer pane y newspaper contained a full-page advertisement captioned Pyare seneonpes. . " +) @ { * l 4 4 %e ce, APPENDIX FAIR PLAY FOR CUBA COMMITTEE The April 6, 1960, edition of "The New York Times" "What Is Really Happening In Cuba," placed by the Fair Play for Cuba Committee (FPCC). This advertisement announced the formation of the FPCC in New York City and declared the FPCC intended to promulgate "the truth about revolutionary Cuba" to neutralize the distorted American press. "The New York Times" edition of January 11, 1961, reported that at a hearing conducted before the United States Senate internal Security Subcommittee on January 10, 1961, Dr. Charles A. Santos-Buch identified himself and Robert Taber as organizers of the FPCC. He also testified he and Taber obtained funds from the Cuban Government which were applied toward the cost of the aforementioned advertisement. On May 16, 1963, a source advised that during the first two years of the FPCC's existence there was a struggle between Communist Party (CP) and Socialist Workers Party(SWP) elements to exert their power within the FPCC and thereby influence FPCC policy. This source added that during the past year there had been a successful effort by FCC leadership to minimize the role of these and other organizations in the FPCC so that their influence as of May, 1963, was necligible, The SWP has been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450. oo ; On May 20, 1863, a second source 2¢vised that Vincent "Ted" Lee, FPCC National Office Director, was then formulating FPCC policy and had indicated that he had no intention of permitting FPCC policy to be determined by any other organization. This sonrce stated that Lee believed that the ¥PCC should . BS advocate resumption of diplomatic relations DLeatween. Cuba and the United States and should support the right of Cubans to manage their revolution without intexference from other nutions. Lee aid not advocate supportir: the Cuban revolution per se, The Novemper 23, 1963, edition’of "The New York Times" reported that Sengtor Thomas J. Dodd of Connecticut had called FPCC "the chief piunailic relations instrument of the Castro network in the United States." It is to be noted that Senator Dodd was a member of the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee which twice conducted hearings on the FPCC. WW S087 Doold: 32839544 Page 406 6
Renee hw ated eas Ten ed anes ‘MW 55087 DocId: 32989544 Page 409 AO a rieg + ak etter _uB@OMMITTEE (CONT'D) a Ae ae The December 27, 1963, edition of "The New York World ,egram and Sun" newspaper stated that the pro-Castro FPCC ~was seeking to go out of business and that its prime activity during its lifetime had been sponsorship of pro-Castro street rallies and masS picket lines, and the direction of an active propaganda mill highlighting illegal travel-to-Cuba campaigns. Its comparatively brief span of ,life was attributed to mounting anti-Castro American public opinion, the 1962 Congressional hearings which disclosed FPCC financing by Castro's United Natiors Delegation, and ultimately, the bad publicity which the FPCC received from disclosure of activities on its behalf by suspected presidential assassin Lee H. Oswald. On February 6, 1964, the previously mentioned second source advised that V. T, Lee had recently remarked that the FPCC was dead and that there were no plans to organize another Similiar vurganization, On April 13, 1964, a third source advised that there had not been any FPCC activity in many months and that the FPCC had been dissolved. q*
wwe eo on an Exzly, Please Refer to Cincinnati, Ohio FileNo = 1 January 18, 1967 Title | DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED Character Reference infomation in the past. oe : be eat ica ODE DVN DA DOLLA MT AoE, SFPVATT PCY TY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - a? FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ‘and captioned as above. ‘All sources (except any listed below) whose identities are concealed in referenced communication have furnished reliable This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property MW 55087 Docld: 3268e58h! enmagdoamad to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside STATES FOLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D. C. . JANUARY &,- 1988 INTERNAL SECURITY . Cincinnati airtel and LUM dated —