DL 105-1280 A separate 134 case PRHHPENTIA,. VAN POLLARD by the Dallas Office and consideration is being given to his potential as a Security Informant, INTC, OSI and Secret Service have been advised locally, and have been furnished two copies of the enclosed LHM, LEADS HOUSTON AT HOUSTON, TEXAS, Will contact Security Chief at Palm Center, Montgomery Ward's store and obtain background information re WILLIAM H, SEALE, a recent transfer from Montgomery Ward's store at 2600 West 7th Street, Fort Worth, Texas. This information should be developed in that it is possible SEALE should be interviewed in the near future re information furnished by VAN POLLARD, DALLAS AT MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS. Attempt to identify RAY (LNU), caretaker of "WALKERS Ranch” in area of Venus and Midlothian, it being noted that RAY (LNU) has been described as being implicated about 14 years to 2 years ago in the burning of a newspaper in Midlothian and apparently was the object of prosecutive action re the burning of this newspaper. AT STEPHENVILLE, SAN ANGELO, ITALY and BROWNWOOD, TEXAS. Will respectively contact appropriate sources re activities of Minutemen orgnization or organization similar to Minutemen in these areas. AT FORT WORTH, TEXAS. Remain in contact with VAN POLLARD re activities of captioned organization and conduct whatever investigation is necessary to corroborate information furnished by VAN POLLARD, that is, at the same time not endangering informant or his potential for development. : HW 53074 DoclIda: 32335771 Page 4
is t the f in Transmit the following in iF ype tn plain text oF code) Via FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56) i \ “ * ADL 16-3} ¥. FBI Date: 41/27/64 AIRTEL ee ee ee ene ee ee ee ee cree ee es em ee ee ne ee me ee ee oe we — Wi. — TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (62-107261) ) FROM: SAC, DALLAS (105-1280) (P)  giic/qq Oe ssh ** MINUTEMEN" INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) 0O: Kansas City Re Bureau airtel to Dallas dated 11/16/64. Esclosed for the Bureau are ten copies of LHM dated November 27, 1964, captioned "MINUTEMEN”, with two copies each to Houston and Kamsas City. All investigation conducted im the enclosed LHM was conducted by SA RICHARD L. WIEHL with the exception of iaterview of DL T-1 on 11/24/64 by SAs W. JAMES WOOD and RICHARD L, WIEHL, Dallas indices reflect no information identifiable with alleged members cf alleged Minutemen group in Fort Worth other than the Theft of Government Property case re VAN POLLARD, Dallas — file 52-1249, Bufile 52-31892. It is noted that POLLARD dusing interview on "11/24/64, readily admitted this arrest., INFORMANTS DL T-1 VAN WILEY POLLARD L T-3 ’ : v~ i DL 20-3 | 7 ‘ q rene iI\: §-Bureau (Enc. -10) aay 6763 . an op. rk iV 2-Kansas City (62-7797). (Bac 2) (HE) 676577 aya ay A—Houston (Enc,-2) (RM & Serializdid aie ie (1- 105@1686) (J, . MASEN) | ae (1l- 157-21 (1l- 157-169) (RACIAL SITUATION, FORT WORTH, Indexf| BuWfems | (2- 134-New) (POLLARD) TEXAS) | d * GENT M Per 4 Approved; ——____________»__ ——_—_________ M ee ; Seare. Special Agent in Charge WA CY 5S - ff 7) “ fo - AS Y | HAW 53074 Docld:32335771 Page 5
© DL 105-1280 Interview of VAN POLLARD on 11/24/64 reflected that he lost his left eye in an explosion when about fourteen years old and therefore was not eligible for service in World War II. It was noted by interviewing agents that POLLARD’s left eye appeared artificial. ¥an evaluation of information furnished by POLLARD to date reflects that information as to the existence and general backgrounds of people he has alleged are connected with this group appears accurate. Substantiation of this information has been conducted in a discreet manner inasmuch as overt background investigation might at present jeopardize the informant status of POLLARD, POLLARD appears rational in speech and demeanor and is also very consistent in his information. He is never hesitant in giving this information, his prime purpose and motivation being that he is more afraid of the government than this group. | He feels that the government is in a better position to protect him as he feels the group's plot will fail. POLLARD is of the feeling that he is jeopardizing his life on each contact with the government agents and wishes these contacts to be held to a very minimum. He consistently states that he does not know all the answers but is furnishing all the answers that he now possesses. He consistently advises that the group he is attached to is the “dirty work" group and is the lowest part of this organization. He feels that in the near future he will be able to extract himself from this group and believes he may "move up", thus enabling him to be ‘qn -a better position for gaining and furnishing the Bureau with informatio POLLARD insists he will no& receive payment for this informati but merely wants protection@ He will, however, it is believed, accept payment for actual expenses. Bearing the above information in mind, no blanket interviews of individuals named by POLLARD will be under tken by the Dallas Office at this time inasmuch as it is apparent that to do such might well jeopardize POLLARD's position as an informant. It is also believed that future contacts with POLLARD on a continuing basis will better allow the Dallas Office to evaluate his information. It is noted that Kansas City has been able to furnish no information for the purpose of aiding Dalias in the evaluation and the credibility of POLLARD. Enclosed LHM is classified "Confidential" inasmuch as information furnished by DL T-2 and DL T-3 could reasonably result in the identification df confidential informants of continuing value and compromise the future effectiveness thereof. _ HW 53074 DocId:32335771 Page 6
DL 105-1280 L A separate 134 case is being opened re VAN POLLARD by the Dallas Office and consideration is being given to his potential as a Security Informant, INTC, OSI and Secret Service have been advised locally, and have been furnished two copies of the enclosed LHM, LEADS HOUSTON AT HOUSTON, TEXAS, Will contact Security Chief at Palm Center, ntgomery Ward's store and obtain background information re WILLIAM H,. SEALE, a recent transfer from Montgomery Ward's store at 2600 West 7th Street, Fort Worth, Texas. This information should be developed in that it is possible SEALE should be interviewed in the near future re information furnished by VAN POLLARD. DALLAS AT MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS. Attempt to identify RAY (LNU), caretaker Of "WALKER's Ranch” in area of Venus and Midlothian, it being noted that RAY (LNU) has been described as being implicated about 14 years to 2 years ago in the burning of a newspaper in Midlothian and apparently was the object of prosecutive action re the burning of this newspaper. AT STEPHENVILLE, SAN ANGELO, ITALY and BROWNWOOD, TEXAS. Will respectively Contact appropriate sources re activities of Minutemen orgmization or organization similar to Minutemen in these areas. AT FORT WORTH, TEXAS, Remain in contact with VAN POLLARD re activities of captioned organization and conduct whatever investigation is necessary to corroborate information furnished by VAN POLLARD, that is, at the same time not endangering informant or his potential for development. ‘ HW 53074 DoclIda: 32335771 Page 7
FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56) Transmit the following in Via AIRTEL ee ee me cee ety ee eee me ree re ee ee ee cree ee en mes ee ee re me ee ee ee cee ee ee re ee ee ee ee wee eee ome ee ee oe oe TO: _ DIRECTOR, FBI (62~-107261) FROM: SAC, DALLAS (105-1280) (P) *MINUTEMEN" INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) OO: Kansas City Re Bureau airtel to Dallas dated 11/16/64. Enclosed for the Bureau are ten copies of LHM dated November 27, 1964, captioned "MINUTEMEN", with two copies each to Houston and Kansas City. All investigation conducted in the enclosed LHM was coaducted by SA RICHARD L. WIEHL with the exception of iaterview of DL T-1 om 11/24/64 by SAs W. JAMES WOOD and RICHARD L. WIEHL. Dallas indices reflect no information identifiable witk alleged members of alleged Minutemen group in Fort Worth othey ‘than the Theft of Government Property case re VAN POLLARD, Dallas — file 52-1249, Bufile 52-31892. It is noted that POLLARD Gut ing interview on "11/24/64, readily admitted this arrest. INFORMANTS -  relag TSEEE SPM e VAN WILEY POLLARD o Sisfa Gees ff fi 16-8 }yy(us ip Ai herathy wee WJuchhla Cong L T.3. pm 20-8 piv) 5-Bureau (Enc.-10) (RM) 2-Kansas City Oy eu. (Enc . -2)(RM) .. . wth@-Houston (Enc. -2) a Sertat (4a-Ballas” @7- i05-1se0 (1— 10581686) (J, T, MASIEN) -— (1- 1872218) (1e 157-169) (RACIAL SITUATION, FORT WORTH, ~~ REW/ems TEXAS) (2-— 134-New) (POLLARD) Search__peproved: ge = ___ Per Special Agent in Charge yy, y 15 2 & C-/5Y HW 53074 DBocld: 32335771 Page 6
HW 53074 DL 105-1280 Interview of VAN POLLARD on 11/24/64 reflected that he lost his left eye in an explosion when about fourteen years old and therefore was not 6ligible for service in World War II, It was noted by interviewing agents that POLLARD'’s left eye appeared artificial. An evaluation of information furnished by POLLARD to date reflects that information as to the existence and general backgrounds of people he has alleged are connected with this group appears accurate. Substantiation of this information has been conducted in a discreet manner inasmuch as overt background investigation might at present jeopardize the informant status of POLLARD. POLLARD appears rational in speech and demeanor and is also very consistent in his information. He is never hesitant in giving this information, his prime purpose and motivation being that he is more afraid of the government than this group. He feels that the government is in a better position to protect him as he feels the group's plot will fail. POLLARD is of the feeling that he is jeopardizing his life on each contact with the government agents and wishes these contacts to be held to a very minimum. He consistently states that he does not know all the answers but is furnishing all the answers that he now possesses. He consistently advises that the group he is attached to is the "dirty work" group and is the lowest part of this organization. He feels that in the near future he will be able to extract himself from this group and believes he may "move up", thus enabling him to be in a better position for gaining and furnishing the Bureau with information. POLLARD insists he will not receive payment for this information, but merely wants protection. He will, however, it is believed, accept payment for actual expenses. Bearing the above information in mind, no blamket interviews of individuals named by POLLARD will be under tken by the Dallas Office at this time inasmuch aS it is apparent that to do such might well jeopardize POLLARD’s position as an informant. It is also believed that future contacts with POLLARD on a continuing basis will better allow the Dallas Office to evaluate his information. It is moted that Kansas City has been able to furnish no infomation for the purpose of aiding Dalias in the evaluation and the credibility of POLLARD, Enclosed LEW is classified "Confidential" inasmuch as information furnished by DL T~-2 and DL T-~3 could reasonably result in the identification of confidential informants of continuing value and compromise the future effectiveness thereof — . CONTIReENS + DoclIda: 32335771 Page 9
HW 53074 O DL 105-1280 A separate 134 case is being opened re VAN POLLARD by the Dallas Office and consideration is being given to his potential as a Security Informant, INTC, OSI and Secret Service have been advised locally, and have been furnished two copies of the enclosed LHM, LEADS HOUSTON AT HOUSTON, TEXAS, Will contact Security Chief at Palm Center, Montgomery Ward's store and obtain background information re WILLIAM H. SEALE, a recent transfer from Montgomery Ward's store at 2600 West 7th Street, Fort Worth, Texas. This information should be developed in that it is possible SEALE should be interviewed in the near future re information furnished by VAN POLLARD. DALLAS AT MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS, Attempt to identify RAY (LNU), caretaker of "WALKER’S Ranch” in area of Venus and Midlothian, it being noted that RAY (LNU) has been described as being implicated about 14 years to 2 years ago in the burning of a newspaper in Midlothian and apparently was the object of prosecutive action re the burning of this newspaper. AT STEPHENVILLE, SAN ANGELO, ITALY and BROWNWOOD, TEXAS. Will respectively contact appropriate sources re activities of Minutemen orgnization or organization similar to Minutemen in these areas. AT FORT WORTH, TEXAS, Remain in contact with VAN POLLARD re activities of Captioned organization and conduct whatever investigation is necessary to corroborate information furnished by VAN POLLARD, that is, at the same time not endangering informant or his potential for development. -~3- | Doclda: 32335771 Page 10
FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56) Transmit the following in Via AIRTEL TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (62-107261) FROM: SAC, DALLAS (105-1280) (P) “ MINUTEMEN" INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) OO; Kansas City Re Bureau airtel to Dallas dated 11/16/64. Eaclosed for the Bureau are ten copies of LHM dated November 27, 1964, captioned "MINUTEMEN", with two copies each to Houstom and Kansas City. All investigation conducted in the enclosed LHM was conducted by SA RICHARD L. WIEHL with the exception of interview of DL T-1 on 11/24/64 by SAs W, JAMES WOOD and RICHARD L. WIEHL. Dallas indices reflect no information identifiable with alleged members of alleged Minutemen group in Fort Worth other than the Theft of Government Property case re VAN POLLARD, Dallas file 52-1249, Bufile 52-31892, It is noted that POLLARD dufing interview on "11/24/64, readily admitted this arrest. INFORMANTS wt” DL T-1 Son VAN WILEY POLLARD Be Sey Shen F 2. on | et “Wer (se d OL T-3 DL 20-8 vA Kw) | 5-Bureau (Enc.-10) (RM) 2-Kansas City (62-7797) (Enc. ~2)(RM) 2-Houston (Enc.-2) (RM) Serlaliedg g 2-Dallas (7- 105-1280)~ (1 10581686)(J. T. MASEN) (1- 157-218) (l= 157-169) (RACIAL SITUATION, FORT WORTH, Index ‘RLW/cms  (2-.:134-New) (POLLARD) TEXAS) 2} > + Gye wo CUATIDE = | Approved: —_____ Sent MO Per | ee Special Agent in Charge J OO5 © re) £0 . 154 HW 53074 Docld:32335771 Page 11
DL 105-1280 Interview of VAN POLLARD on 11/24/64 reflected that he lost his left eye in an explosion when about fourteen years old and therefore was not eligible for service in World War II. It was noted by interviewing agents that POLLARD’s left eye appeared artificial. An evaluation of information furnished by POLLARD to date reflects that information as to the existence and general backgrounds of people he has alleged are connected with this group appears accurate. Substantiation of this information has been conducted in a discreet manner inasmuch as overt background investigation might at present jeopardize the informant status of POLLARD. POLLARD appears rational in speech and demeanor and is also very consistent in his information. He is never hesitant in giving this information, his prime purpose and motivation being that he is more afraid of the government than this group. — He feels that the government is in a better position to protect him as he feels the group's plot will fail. POLLARD is of the feeling that he is jeopardizing his life on each contact with the government agents and wishes these contacts to be held to a very minimum. He consistently states that he does not know all the answers but is furnishing all the answers that he now possesses. He consistently advises that the group he is attached to is the “dirty work" group and is the lowest part of this organization. He feels that in the near future he will be able to extract himself _from this group and believes he may “move up", thus enabling him to be “gn -a’ better position for gaining and furnishing the Bureau with information. POLLARD insists he will not receive payment for this information, but merely wants protection. He will, however, it is believed, accept payment for actual expenses. Bearing the above information in mind, no blanket interviews of individuals named by POLLARD will be undertken by the Dallas Office at this time inasmuch as it is apparent that to do such might well jeopardize POLLARD's position as an informant. It is also believed that future contacts with POLLARD on a continuing basis will better allow the Dallas Office to evaluate his information. It is noted that Kansas City has been able to furnish no infomation for the purpose of F aiding Dalias in the evaluation and the credibility of POLLARD Enclosed LHM is classified “Confidential” inasmuch ag information furnished by DL T-2 and DL T-3 could reasonably result in the identification df confidential informants of continuing value and compromise the future effectiveness thereof. HW 53074 Doclda: 32335771 Page 12
DL 105-1280 A separate 134 case is being opened re VAN POLLARD by the Dallas Office and consideration is being given to his potential as a Security Informant, INTC, OSI and Secret Service have been advised locally, and have been furnished two copies of the enclosed LHM, LEADS HOUSTON AT HOUSTON, TEXAS. Will contact Security Chief at Palm Center, Montgomery Ward's store and obtain background information re WILLIAM H. SEALE, a recent transfer from Montgomery Ward's gtore at 2600 West 7th Street, Fort Worth, Texas. This information should be developed in that it is possible SEALE should be interviewed in the near future re information furnished by VAN POLLARD. DALLAS AT MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS, Attempt to identify RAY (LNU), caretaker of "WALKER'S Hanch™ in area of Venus and Midlothian, it being noted that RAY (LNU) has been described as being implicated about 14 years to 2 years ago in the burning of a newspaper in Midlothian and apparently was the object of prosecutive action re the burning of this newspaper. AT STEPHENVILLE, SAN ANGELO, ITALY and BROWNWOOD, TEXAS. Will respectively contact appropriate sources re activities of Minutemen orgnization or organization similar to Minutemen in these areas. AT FORT WORTH, TEXAS. Remain in contact with VAN POLLARD re activities of Captioned organization and conduct whatever investigation is necessary to corroborate information furnished by VAN POLLARD, that is, at the same time not endangering informant or his potential for development. HW 53074 Doclda: 32335771 Page 13
HW 53074 DL 105-1280 lost his left eye in an explosion when about fourteen years old and therefore was not cligible for service in World War II, It was noted by interviewing agents that POLLARD’s left eye appeared artificial. An evaluation of information furnished by POLLARD to date reflects that information as to the existence and general backgrounds of people he has alleged are connected with this group appears accurate. Substantiation of this information has been conducted in a discreet manner inasmuch as overt background investigation might at present jeopardize the informant status of POLLARD, POLLARD appears rational in speech and demeanor and is also very consistent in his information. He is never hesitant in giving this information, his prime purpose and motivation being that he is more afraid of the government than this group. He feels that the government is in a better position to protect him as he feels the group's plot will fail. POLLARD is of the feeling that he is jeopardizing his life on each contact with the government agents and wishes these contacts to be held to a very minimum. He consistently states that he does not know all the answers but is furnishing all the answers that he now possesses, He consistently advises that the group he is attached to is the “dirty work" group and is the lowest part of this organization. He feels that in the near future he will be able to extract himself from this group and believes he may "move up", thus enabling him to be ‘gn a better’ position for gaining and furnishing the Bureau with information, POLLARD insists he will not receive payment for this information, but merely wants protection. He will, however, it is believed, accept payment for actual expenses. Bearing the above information in mind, no blanket interviews of individuals named by POLLARD will be undertken by the Dallas Office at this time inasmuch aS it is apparent that to do such might well jeopardize POLLARD’s position as an informant. It is also believed that future contacts with POLLARD on a continuing basis will better allow the Dallas Office to evaluate his information. It is moted that Kansas City has been able to furnish no infomation for the purpose of aiding Dallas in the evaluation and the credibility ef POLLARD. Enclosed LHM is classified "Confidential" inasmuch as information furnished by DL T-2 and DL. T-3 could reasonably result in the identification of confidential informants of continuing value and compromise the future effectiveness thereof. Doclda: 32335771 Page 15
DL 105-1280 A separate 134 case is being Opened re VAN POLLARD by the Dallas Office and consideration is being given to his potential as a Security Informant. INTC, OSI and Secret Service have been advised locally, and have been furnished two copies of the enclosed LHM, LEADS HOUSTON AT HOUSTON, TEXAS, Will contact Security Chief at Palm Center, Montgomery Ward's store and obtain background information re WILLIAM H. SEALE, a recent transfer from Montgomery Ward's store at 2600 West 7th Street, Fort Worth, Texas. This information should be developed in that it is possible SEALE should be interviewed in the near future re information furnished by VAN POLLARD, DALLAS AT MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS. Attempt to identify RAY (LNU), caretaker of "WALKER’s Hanch” in area of Venus and Midlothian, it being noted that RAY (LNU) has been described as being implicated about 14 years to 2 years ago in the burning of a newspaper in Midlothian and apparently was the object of prosecutive action re the burning of this newspaper. AT STEPHENVILLE, SAN ANGELO, ITALY and BROWNWOOD, TEXAS, Will respectively contact appropriate sources re activities of Minutemen orgmization or organization similar to Minutemen in these areas. AT FORT WORTH, TEXAS, Remain in contact with VAN POLLARD re activities of captioned organization and conduct whatever investigation is necessary to corroborate information furnished hy VAN POLLARD, that is, at the same time not endangering informant or his potential for development. ~Je Fs ag BLAST Oo git ale ty HW 53074 Doclda: 32335771 Page 16
% - bh FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56) e@ TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (62-107261) a FROM; SAC, DALLAS (105-1280) (P) "“MINUTEMEN" INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) 00; Kaasas City Re Bureau airtel to Dallas dated 11/16/64. Enclosed for the Bureau are ten copies of LHM dated November 27, 1964, captioned "MINUTEMEN", with two copies each to Houston and Kansas City. All investigation conducted in the enclosed LHM was conducted by SA RICHARD L. WIEHL with the exception of interview of DL T-1 on 11/24/64 by SAs W. JAMES WOOD and RICHARD L. WIEHL. Dallas indices reflect no information identifiable with alleged members of alleged Minutemen group in Fort Worth other than the Theft of Government Property case re VAN POLLARD, Dallas — file 52-1249, Bufile 52-31892. It is noted that POLLARD duf ing interview on "11/24/64, readily admitted this arrest. INFORMANTS vt bf olen 15 DL T-1 ex Sha. eon yl” VAN WILEY POLLARD DL T. DL 16-5} i) ke yr DL T~3 X0L 20-23, i> 5-Bureau (Enc.-10) (RM) 2-Kansas City (62-7797). (Enc. -2)( RM) 2-Houston (Enc. -2). 12+Dallas =~ 105-1 80) (1- 10501686) (J, T. MASEN) cannon 1- 157-218) (l= po7=168) CRA SITUATION, FORT WORTH , RLW/cas (2- 134-New) (POLLARD) pe eeevenrnneenesss pene ‘/ Approved: Per __M ——_______ JOS 1280° ISA Special Agent in Charge HW 53074 DBocld:32335771 Page 17 J
DL 105-1280 Interview of VAN POLLARD on 11/24/64 reflected that he lost his left eye in an explosion when about fourteen years old and therefore was not eligible for service in World War II, It was noted by interviewing agents that POLLARD's left eye appeared artificial. An evaluation of information furnished by POLLARD to date reflects that information as to the existence and general | backgrounds of people he has alleged are connected with this group appears accurate. Substantiation of this information has been conducted in a discreet manner inasmuch as overt background investigation might at present jeopardize the informant status of POLLARD. POLLARD appears rational in speech and demeanor and is also very consistent in his information. He is never hesitant in giving this information, his prime purpose and motivation being that he is more afraid of the government than this group. — He feels that the government is in a better position to protect him as he feels the group's plot will fail. POLLARD is of the feeling that he is jeopardizing his life on each contact with the government agents and wishes these contacts to be held to a very minimum. He consistently states that he does not know all the answers but is furnishing all the answers that he now possesses. He consistently advises that the group he is attached to is the "dirty work" group and is the lowest part of this organization. He feels that in the near future he will be able to extract himself from. this group and believes he may "move up", thus enabling him to be ‘gna better position for gaining and furnishing the Bureau with information. POLLARD insists he will not receive payment for this information, but merely wants protection. He will, however, it is believed, accept payment for actual expenses. Bearing the above information in mind, no blanket interviews of individuals named by POLLARD will be under tken by the Dallas Office at this time inasmuch as it is apparent that to do such might well jeopardize POLLARD's position as an informant. It is also believed that future contacts with POLLARD on a continuing basis will better allow the Dallas Office to evaluate his information. It is noted that Kansas City has been able to furnish no information for the purpose of aiding Dallas in the evaluation and the credibility of POLLARD. Enclosed LEM is classified "Confidential" inasmuch ag information furnished by DL T-2 and DL T-3 could reasonably result in the identification of confidential informants of continuing value and compromise the future effectiveness thereof. wa aed HW 53074 Docld: 32335771 Page 16
C) DL 105-1280 ween. ay, 1 hd geener ere ee A separate 134 case is being opened vé VAN POLLARD by the Dallas Office and consideration is being given to his potential as a Security Informant. INTC, OSI and Secret Service have been advised locally, and have been furnished two copies of the enclosed LHM, LEADS HOUSTON AT HOUSTON, TEXAS, Will contact Security Chief at Palm Center, Montgomery Ward's store and obtain background information re WILLIAM H, SEALE, a recent transfer from Montgomery Ward's store at 2600 West 7th Street, Fort Worth, Texas. This information should be developed in that it is possible SEALE should be interviewed in the near future re information furnished by VAN POLLARD. DALLAS AT MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS, Attempt to identify RAY (LNU), caretaker of "WALKER’s Ranch” in area of Venus and Midlothian, it being noted that RAY (LNU) has been described as being implicated about 1$ years to 2 years ago in the burning of a newspaper in Midlothian and apparently was the object of prosecutive action re the burning of this newspaper. AT STEPHENVILLE, SAN ANGELO, ITALY and BROWNWOOD, TEXAS. Will respectively contact appropriate sources re activities of ~~ Minutemen orgmization or organization similar to Minutemen in these areas. AT FORT WORTH, TEXAS, Remain in contact with VAN POLLARD re activities of Captioned organization and conduct whatever investigation is necessary to corroborate information furnished by VAN POLLARD, that is, at the same time not endangering informant or his potential for development. { ( Rigs eee ~ exper i . et oe v- Silaieemie ‘ “hres _ HW 53074 Doclda: 32335771 Page 19