og ; ; ; a ' OPTIONS! FORM NO, 10 5010-106 “AY 19262 EDITION ® Tolsen GS&-GEN, REG. NO, 27 i : jets — UNITED STATES GC IMENT , , . * thohr 1 ~ McAnd C= 1 = DeLoach ~ McAndrews ef Caos —— . i “~ Rosen VI, hoore a ro: MR, TOLSON 1 EST {DAT January 17, 1966 9 oa “prom : ,C. De DeLOACH a Lt. Helse suBJECT: SENATOR EDWARD “LONG Co seg al v - (De — MISSOURI) ~~ OTT ORO couranen 7 HERE| é SUBCOMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE Dae oO SF ayy i PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE }* ; Ske ‘pursuant to Senator Long's request, and with the approval ‘NON ff of the Director, Mr. Gale and I met with Senator Long and his x x ‘ Chief Counsel Bernard Fensterwald, Jr., in the Senator's office at < 1300 p.m. this afternoon. The meeting lasted approximately two and one=half hours, This was the second meeting inasmuch as we oY first met with the Senator alone. He asked that the same briefing \ ™ 3} be given his Chief Counsel, Bernard Fensterwald. NO: The Senator had previously agreed that the same ground rules would apply as during the first meeting, i.e., all remarks would be,' g onan off—the-record basis. I, nevertheless, advised him of this > f. fact, at the opening of this particular meeting. aw We told Fensterwald, as with Senator Long, we wanted to be ' ~ perfectly honest and above board and that we would answer any Sy NOM, questions whatsoever he had on his mind. Fensterwalid replied this ~V~. ‘was satisfactory to him and he would have a list of questions to be asked. .At this point I generally briefed Senator Long and Fensterwald _ regarding La Cosa Nostra and the complete justification and need for the FBI constantly being knowledgeable concerning the activities of this organization. JI then tirned to Mr. Gale and asked him to specifically brief the Senator and Fensterwald concerning the situation in Las Vegas. Lidt Mid Ms 2 GORY FI The skimming ‘operation in Las Vegas, together with its tie-ins to La Cosa Nostra was outlined in detail to Senator Long and Fensterwaldé In addition, the use to which skimming funds are put, i.e., control of gambling enterprises, shylocking, etc., was outlined to him. Examples of La Cosa Nostra extortion, kidnapping and murder was related to them and pictures and details of gangland slayings perpetrated by La Cosa Nostra were set forth. Specifically Mr. Gale mentioned the cases involving Charles Cavallaro, ‘Youngstown La Cosa Nostra member i who was Slain together with.his eleven-year-old son; William “Action” Jackson; Anthony Moschiano:-and Guy, NPEOER 85 Chicagowas. —— "4 ~The OF- G t db yea! . AX om fg we arcs leperge ewes |The fact that the FB Yekdgbeen a hene for ? «Ker tava note we ater in severaL.cases was (set-Zorth and specifically- the cases we Bp ‘hmm __Lhisaapoamerit is. frepared. in espons to you cur\bavet and ig\¢ot for dissemi- ~~ oy 3 ee nation ovtsid e you Committee, felts” Sec shee oLfigg ceedings ie me MAR 4 a Com ile Gate thé-eontent may: Bur. fel 2 tg el tized pensar oF bat CIR os YS Dip apress approval 0 port teh rer ty wy _ an
é ‘ ‘ @ MEMO: DeLOACH ‘TO TOLSON SENATOR EDWARD LONG RE: involving John Biele, Frank Esposito, Dominic Alaimo and William Marfeo,. The procedures ‘utilized by La Cosa Nostra in deciding the guilt and sentencing one of their victims was explained to Senator Long and Fensterwald, particularly, the fact that they hold a trial which often times takes all of two minutes and sentence their victim.to death with no appeal. It is felt that these facts made a considerable impression on Fensterwald and again on Senator Long. We made thepoint at this stage of the conversation that it seems a little ludicrous to consider the civil rights of such hoodlums have been violated by microphones being placed on them when these same individuals are dealing in murder , racketeering and complete sadism. I told Fensterwald that contrary to some beliefs, the FBI had never engaged in uncontrolled electronic devices. [I told him that we had shown the Senator written proof of the fact that former Attorney General Kennedy, as well as Katzenbach, had fully subscribed to the usage of wiretaps and microphones utilized by the FBI. Fensterwald was advised that we are prepared to show him the same documents we showed to Senator Long if he so desired. He replied, "The boss has already seen these and is satisfied and so am I.” We told Senator Long and Fensterwald of the well=disciplined control the Director has over all of our personnel with respect to any devices or techniques that might possibly. smack of violation of We outlined the administrative controls in privacy or civil rights. effect on the usage of two-way mirrors on surveillance trucks, sniperscopes (telescopic lenses for viewing at a distance), recorders that can be worn around the body of a man, etc. Senator At this point he stated he desired to use Long was most impressed. the Director and the FBI as a shining example for all Federal agencies to follow. Fensterwald agreed. I told the Senator and Fensterwald that we came to them with complete honesty and clean minds. They were advised that we were prepared to answer as to our actions in any case whatsoever. - figures. | figures. Fensterwald at this point asked several questions. He specifically asked whether we had a microphone on the former Superintendent of Police Maloney in Pittsburgh, Bernard McGarry in Boston and Milton Margoles in Milwaukee. He was advised that we never had any microphone coverage on any of these individuals. He inquired as to whether we had any wiretaps on the La’'Cosa Nostra He was advised we had no wiretaps on La Cosa Nostra He questioned whether we had placed any microphones on any individual for the Internal Revenue Service. He was advised HW 55107 i Docld: 32989458 Page 1377 ~ o ~ ay - lata . woe . ened ee te oe cred H a) SES PIER Y TECHIE OH OTN 8 TI CSTE FS ARE PEAT ERO TAs TCH Vor SORT Pe EE KET PAD TH HF ONS LCM LS RATS PY BRL AY ANI eveeeryer: 2b de ern os =
‘ a Now ‘ . . — o ~ - : ‘ * . ‘ $ ‘ MEMO: DeLOACH TO TOLSON RE: SENATOR EDWARD LONG ~: in the negative. He likewise asked whether we had had Internal | Revenue place any microphones for us. He was advised in the negative. He also asked whether the Federal Bureau of Narcotics had asked us to place any microphones for them. He was advised they had not. In this regard it will be noted that he indicated that the Federal Bureau of Narcotics was one of the most flagrant violators insofar as the invasion of privacy of individuals was concerned. Fensterwald also asked if we had a microphone on Senator John Williams (R) of Delaware. He was told that we had not ever placed a microphone or Wiretap on any member of Congress, Fensterwald inquired as to whether or not former Attorney General Kennedy had ever requested the FBI to place a microphone on matters strictly pertaining to politics. He was told that Kennedy had not had the nerve to do this. He was further advised that Mr. Hoover would have tendered his resignation immediately had Kennedy attempted to force the FBI to do such a reprehensible thing. At this point Senator Long interrupted and referred to the Deputy Sheriff who served as a witness in hearings in Miami, Florida. He said this Sheriff testified that the FBI had requested him to place wiretaps in a criminal case. I told the Senator we were glad he brought this matter up. He was then told that Mr. Hoover had immediately instructed our Miami Agents to inter~ view this man and pin down the falsity of his claim. He was told this man admitted he had made a mistake and that under no circumstances had the FBI requested him to place any wiretaps. The man further admitted his knowledge was strictly hearsay and rumor. I toid Senator Long we were not satisfied and had gone to the original source of this rumor and this man had fully indicated the FBI had not been involved in this matter. The Senator was advised we were prepared to give him a complete set of facts in this regard if he wanted them. He indicated this would not be necessary Fensterwald inquired as tovhether or not we had’ placed any microphones or anyone on behalf of the Fairfax County Police. He was advised in the negative. He then made the observation that the Fairfax County Police had been indiscriminately tapping wires and that the telephone company had brought a number of these cases to their attention. He stated he was well aware the Fairfax County Police had all the equipment necessary to tap wires and the Committee contemplated subpoenaing the Chief of Police in the near future to testify in this regard. Fensterwald inquired if the FBI knew of any wiretap experts that former Attorney General Kennedy had on his payroll while in the Department of Justice. He specifically inquired as to one Walter Sheridan. I told Fensterwald that we knew of no specific fk . ’ OG =~ g= HW 55107 Docld:32989556 Page 1536 —a : ot He meer ETIaAE toto Be mR | | | t j : | {
a Oe . x i — . t ve ct af MEMO: DeLOACH TO-TOLSON RE: SENATOR EDWARD LONG ~: incident wherein Sheridan had tapped wires or used microphones; however, in strict confidence Sheridan had served as a “runner" for Bobby Kennedy and obviously carried out many assig:mments for Kennedy. I mentioned also thgt Kennedy and Sheridan had been instrumental in initiating atheéequest that the Director assign them a large number . of Agents to conduct investigations. I told them that the Director had steadfastly refused to do this inasmuch as the men were to be only on "fishing expeditions.* I mentioned, of course, the former Attorney General did not like having his adverturesome request turned down and this was one of the reasons he had not likedthe FBI during his term of office, Fensterwald asked whether or not Carmine Bellino had tapped wires for Bobby Kennedy, He was told we knew of no specific incidents; however, here again Bellino had served as a “stooge* for Kennedy and had been given the grandiose title of Special “Assistant to the President for Accounting during the time the late President Kennedy was in the White House. I told Senator Long that President Johnson had fired this man immediately after taking office, Fensterwald indicated that he planned to subpoena both of these men in the near future. Senator Long asked if we would furnish him on a strict, off- the-record basis, what FBI files contained on Sheridan and Bellino. I told him we had little or no information other than what was indicated in their personne] files. He stated he would appreciate receiving anything we had. Fensterwald next inquired whether or not the FBI knew a Thomas\Lavenia, a private detective. He also asked if we knew anothe private Sehective, Richar\gast. He was told that we knew of the names and both had rather unsavory reputations; however, we knew of no specific cases of wiretapping or use of microphones involving these two. Senator Long said he had one last request and that was to be furnished with a confidential memorandum concerning Lavenia if at all possible. We told him that this would be taken under consideration. At this point Fensterwald and Long were extremely critical of the accomplishments which Internal Revenue had obtained in their organized crime drive. Long again referred to the individuals Internal Revenue had obtained convictions on as “minnows." Fensterwald said that they had asked Internal Revenue to give them the names of the individuals who had been indicted and convicted in connection with the organized crime drive and that Internal Revenue had refused to give this information to them, if Ry . ~4m HW 55107 Docld:32989556 Page 139 eM CHEE NFR PUIEEREY ISR SSLT EON ORS ORM ANA ELL TT WTEH NNR BN PYRE STEAMY NYT STN Sa O DN TONVSTUITTOTinne TT DoS acne eaten amemaneeeiniall Mca aetis aten cain and ace aencacitcaie atdacccemecr tomenirion Tate
. : ~ ~- ~ * * @ ; @ ‘ . MEMO TO: MR. TOLSON RE: SENATOR EDWARD- LONG At this point we outlined some of the Bureau's major accomplishments in the organized crime drive, particularly concentrating on such gangland leaders as Sam Giancana, Milwaukee Phil Alderisio, Murray Humphreys, Frankie Carbo and a number of others in the same category. They were advised that the individuals that we were successful in proceedjng against were either top echelon leaders or trusted lieutenants, who were an integral part of La Cosa Nostra. 8 pe BA STFS PARE SE TERE Bo pape aad detest gsta anne! ud Senator Long stated there was no question in his mind that the FBI had made quality contributions in the fight on organized crime and he was certainly impressed by our accomplishments. He was advised that we, of course, would have no reluctance in giving him a complete list of all the individuals who have been indicted and convicted as a result of FBI investigations. At this point Senator Long said he was completely satisfied as to the FBI usage of micro= phones in the organized crime field and top racketeering field; however, some procedure or legislation had to be established which would prevent other agencies from committing uncontrolled usage of electronic devices. Fensterwald agreed, We reiterated the policies and procedure related at the first meeting with Senator Long insofar as the FBI never places a microphone on any individual who could be possibly classified as "small fry." Fensterwald stated he could understand this fact; however, Internal Revenue and Bureau of Narcotics most certainly had not participated in controlled usage of such devices. Senator Long quoted an Internal Revenue official as stating "We have no hesitation in violating the law inasmuch as we don't believe in such laws," Fensterwald stated that the pressure brought by various segments of the press to subpoena FBI officiais for hearings had been terrific. I told him that undoubtedly the New York Times and the Washington Post and other extremely liberal newspapers had wanted to see the FBI erucified, Senator Long spoke up to say that he thought this situation could be resolved by: issuing a statement fo the press. He asked me if we had brought up a statement which was discussed -at the previous meeting in his' office. I handed him the statement and told him that as he could see the statement was heavily weighed on the side of the Committee, The Senator read the statement and said it was entirely satisfactory with him. He handed it to Fensterwald who, after reading it, stated he “would like to sleep on it for one night." Fensterwald stated the statement might be sufficient to get them off the hook; however, some members of the press had been adamant that the FBI be called. He stated a few members of the press had told him the Committee was afraid to call the FBI. Fensterwald then inquired as to what harm could be done in holding hearings in Las Vegas and fy mitten oe tinal SALE AE Tike Smeaton Shawtmanriiaetl arma nse rd le deeitiogine vescensemet arms taielt niente tbe Tainad thhnrenintwvels wimmermnmtieitlinlentinan Prin, tuto twtli tebe d vane eX deh wvstlnnyns py museca ci having FBI witnesses testify. if . oo ; ov ’ ; on Bae - i vf | | AW 55107 Doocld:32989558 Page 140
a hy ne we? + y t & ” | MEMO: DeLOACH TO TOLSON RE: SENATOR EDWARD LONG _ i told Fensterwald that such hearings would be damaging in many ways. The intelligence and information gathered thus far would be rapidly dissipated inasmuch as the organized crime mobs and La -Cosa:Nostra would rapidly and completely revamp their “skimming off* and courier set up to the extent that we would have to start Over again. I tokd-him that it would be very difficult to ascertain in what direction hundreds of thousands of dollars were going if the underworld learned through the medium of hearings exactly what the FBI knew at the present time. I told him also that while we do not condone gambling in any shape form or fashion, nevertheless, Senator Long might like to think about what harm could befall his fellow Senators, the Governor of Nevada and the economy of the entire state if FBI information concerning organized crime in Nevada broke forth in the newspapers. The Senator agreed. He stated under no circumstances would he want to hurt the FBI's Las Vegas activities. I also told him at this point of the great efforts being made by Attorney Edward Bennett-Williams to make a "deal" with the Justice Department to get a look at FBI files regarding Las Vegas activities. I stated this was a perfect example of: the lengths that hoodlums and hoodlum attorneys would go in an attempt to find out what the FBI had on them. JI also informed him that such hearings might well jeopardige live informants as a result of information La Cosa Nostra and the gambling leaders would be able to gather therefrom. Fensterwald was also ashe ed by Mr. Gale that there is a Oe pending appeal in the Milwauke Gniderisio case and that any hearings might well be frowned on by the Supreme Court inasmuch as they might well interfere with the matter under consideration by the Court. a eT Fensterwald stated that he and the Senator obviously would not want to hold any hearings that would serve to damage the FBS reputation or its investigations involving organized crime, Senatof Long asked me if the FBI was satisfied that former | attorney General Kennedy had definitely known of the intelligerice received as the result of microphones in Las Vegas. [ reiterated once again the record that had been established in this regard, including the fact that former Assistant Director Evans, who maintained liaison with Kennedy, had personally: briefed Kennedy regarding the usage of microphones by the FBI. At this point I ‘told Senator Long of the memoramdum, which established this fact, sai haiaatats it nied detainee abiatia tiadidide Aaneaid. inieaienenness neakcan.t eal hear ae ~6= Bs cea a , hoe Sey a pe aennenenenereresnenennnen tenet WW 55107 Becld:32969558 Page 141 : et
HW 55107 Docld:32989558 Page 142. _ MEMO: DeLOACH TO TOLSON RE: SENATOR EDWARD LONG the Director had sent Attorney General Katzenbach, only to receive a double~talk distorted memorandum back from Katzenbach, attempting to deny the fact that Kennedy was cognizant of such activities. Senator: Long stated that this was reprehensible. He asked if the Director had advised the President of this matter. I told him the Director had*not; however, the opportunity might present itself fat sometime in the future, Senator Long asked if there was any evidence that Kennedy had at any time known of the usage of microphones by the various investigating agencies of the Treasury Department. I told him once again of the memo which was handed to Kennedy by Commissioner Caplin of Internal Revenue at a meeting in the Treasury Department in 1961. The memo in question clearly revealed the usage to which the Internal Revenue Department planned to use microphones in their drive against organized crime. Senator Long stated he was very grateful to know this. Fensterwald asked if we had any microphone on any criminal cases at the present time, He was told we did not. He asked why not. I told him that the Director had felt that because of the failure of the Attorney General to back us up and also because of he activities of Senator Longs‘'Subcommittee, -we had removed such icrophones, Senator Long said he had no objections to the usage of microphones in top hoodlum and La Cosa Nostra cases as had been outlined to him. He stated the type of control exercised by the Director obviously put the FBI in a different light than other investigative agencies, conference or interview rooms, in Washington or throughout the field. He was told that we did not. Fensterwald stated that he had interviewed a former Agent at which time this man told him that. to attempt to use a microphone without obtaining the approval of FBI Headquarters in Washington was more or less an attempt to"commit suicide." He*was told that we basically agree with this many that there was no incident whatsoever in which an Agent, without complete authority from both the Director and the Attorney General, had placed a wiretap, microphone or any other listening device. | Fensterwald asked if the FBI utilized microphones in At this point Senator Long stated he was-one hour overdue to make a videotape for television. He stated he was completely satisfied as to the FBI's activities and he would be glad to advise the President that he had no quarrel with the FBI. He stated that it might .be necessary to ask another question or two; however, he if Ic A aa laaeteeenna nae etna ante tate uss danas gets cath taaner tid laaeadaiiih ts nnnaiedaandeeniaasialimiesliatel Aer gag momen regerrarernae Cone} Ti i : Lee
~ HW 55107 pas a » MEMO: DeLOACHE TOLSON RE: SENATOR EDWARD LONG didn't know of any further questions at this particular time. We attempted to thank the Senator and Fensterwald, however, they appeared to be much more grateful than we did. The Senator expressed the hope, in conclusion, that some day soon he could come down to the FBI and tour our facilities. He laughed and stated this would not mean the place where microphones were made put rather thé regular tour taken by the tourists. I told him we would be glad to have him at any time. He stated the Director “would probably not remember him; however, one of the greatest | privileges of his life was the fact he received the Masonic 33rd Degree at the same time the Director had received his. ACTION: The Special Investigative Division will review files on Walter Sheridan, Carmen Bellino and private eye Thomas Lavenia, XI do not think that we should go much beyond the information in the out-of=service personre-1 files of Sheridan and Bellino. It may be that we do have some information on Lavenia that would be of interest to Senator Long, including public source information. A memorandum will be submitted attaching the suggested information that we recommend be given to Senator Long on a completely confidential basis. It appears obvious, of course, that Senator Long thoroughly dislikes former Attorney General Kennedy and will use such information against Senator Kennedy. We obviously do not have the “green light" yet to recommend t continued usage of microphones in criminal cases to the Attorney \ Doc General, While it is believed that Senator Long and Fensterwald will not now or in the future attempt to embarrass the FBI, we must nevertheless wait and determine what action the Long Sub= committee is going to take, particularly with regard Se: the public statement Senator Long has indicated he will issue. We to the use of microphones in top hoodium or La Cosa Nostra cases. Despite this,< however, we should wait until he makes a statement publiciy in this regard. We also have the situation wherein the Attorney General, despite his statements in writing implying cooperation and support, has nevertheless failed to back us up particularly in the matter involving the fact that former Attorney General Kennedy obviously had knowledge and sanctioned usage of leased line microphones. Katzenbach, in writing, has suggested delay in usage of microphones in criminal cases because of the "present atmosphere," E a verbal commitment from Senator Long that he has no objection We are in no position yet to go on record with the Attorney General and state the Long Subcommittee no longer serves as a bar to our usage of microphones. tn the event Senator Long - Beg “af Td: 32999553—Page 143 — | | | : ~t Ay on sonia tobi
MEMO: DeLOACH TO TOLSON RE: SENATOR EDWARD LONG -~- and his Subcommittee does issue a public statement, i.@., the one furnished to him 1/17/66, we will then be in a position with the Attorney General regarding the possibility of usage of microphones. If he replies in the vein of giving us permission for such usage, then our current policies of not using microphones in criminal cases should be reconsidered. In other words, while we have successfully crossed over several hurdles, we do not yet have the final goal in view. We have, however, prevented the considerable embarrassment which could have been caused had Senator Long and his Subcommittee attempted to “run wild" at hearings concerning FBI activities. We should now wait and see what action Senator Long is going to take. ——— HW 55107 Docld:32969558 Page 144 -_ Vo 4 Cow ee | | |
Casper, —_____. Memorandum [in SS . CG . — Log TO MR. TOLSON 3... pate: 1/20/66 _ GF eee | ALL INFORMATION CONTAINER” >» Z\.. Ao ae A FROM ; C. D. DeLoach) 7 HEREIN |S UNCLASSIFIED 73; Cs cya wh of 2 pave Wt SCRA AY? | Ae? So SUBJECT: / CYSARANCE OF DIRECTOR'S LETTER FOR “=! Ly \ OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 . $010=106 : post vA MAY 1962 EDITION . 7 ee oo GLA GEM, REG. ND. 27 ‘ ‘ “4 Taisen Post, . ats - UNITED STATES C€ * @wuent SENATOR LONG DATED 1/20/66 BY ATTORNEY GENERAL _~- i . : Los ra “ ‘ eo beer oy Sane : t at f Pursuant to instructions, I went over to the Attorney General's office at 7:15 p.m., 1/20/66, relative to the captioned matter. Mr. Gale accompanied me, i The Attorney General read the Director's letter to Senator Long dated 1/20/66 then turned to me and stated that, "If the FBI feels that this letter might do some good with Senator Long I will be glad to approve it."' He stated he had no lbjections to this letter and personally hoped that it would prevent Senator Long from arming the FBI in any manner. He asked how I felt about the matter, Itold him at the letter certainly couldn't do any harm and might be of some benefit. He agreed. The Attorney General brought up the matter of the forthcoming confer- ence with the President on the subject of organized crime. He stated he had no idea as to how this conference should be handled. He indicated he knew that he would, of necessity, run the conference in the capacity of Attorney General, however, he felt that ''some of the stars" should definitely be called upon in the briefing of the President., He then stated that obviously the Director should handle a considerable part of the X briefing. He of course has in mind also calling upon one.or two of the other agencies |r Attorney General stated this conference would last for approximately 25 minutes. . Pevwnnennary wt aff} aye ~ The President will take part of this time in responding to the remarks previously NE made to him concerning organized crime, The Attorney General had no further infor- mation, but actually appeared to be seeking information and guidance, ‘ ‘is t } é ‘ 9 A iS ale nto onteh we =n 3 , The Attorney\General stated he missed having lunches with the Director, ’ and that he regretted that his schedule had been so-Harried that the opportunity really , . had not presented itself. He added that he hoped that the future would allow a ej | resumption of lunches at least once each week with the Director. ; Na REC. 62. 62-9992 = 294 : The Attorney General spoke of the proceedings in Las Vegas wherein... FBI personnel are being sued in civil court by Ed Levinson, one of the owners of the . Fremont Hotel, The Attorney General stated that Assistant Attorney-Generaisdohn  *" Douglas of the Civil Division had brought to him a proposed plan which would amount < -: Enc. (2) + 3-4 neers EL Continued on next PATE. once evr m+ nreyeeameymeeete: 1 - Mr. Mohr 6 1 - Mr. Wick . wy, ; 2 1- Mr. Gale \ od 1- Mr. M. A. Jones ; > V, 3 a 1 - Mr. Rosen }\~~ This document is prepared tn respaijse ts your request and is no nibs 1) ©. CDD:amr (7) nation outside your Committee. Its uge t3<timited to official’ pheckédings by : your Committee and the content may nut Wiz custlaged fo sunédthorized DeTSONs nel without the express approval of the iste HW 55107 DocId:32989558 Page 145 *. . ; :
DeLoach to Tolson memo re Clearance of Director's Letter for Senator Long Dated 1/20/66 by Attorney General f to an order to impound the specific FBI logs concerning Levinson. He gave me the attached merhorandum which he stated he would like returned to him. He pointed out that he thought thig plan had possibilities, Basically, Assistant Attorney General Douglas’ idea encompasses the following provisions: (2) The defendants (which of course means FBI) shall deliver to the court by , 1966, any original recordings, transcriptions and notes which any defendant or defendants may have made or received as result of any activities in which the defendants may have engaged as set forth in the allegations of the complaint------- with respect to the plaintiffs Levinson and Hotel Fremont (this of course means FBI logs). ¢ (2) The attached order stipulates that these records shall be sealed and jj impounded in the custody of the court upon delivery. (3) The order further stipulates that Levinson shall be afforded access to the impounded records for a reasonable time to be fixed by the court and for the sole purpose of inspection. (4) The records, following the action by Levinson, will be returned *:. forthwith to the FBI. (5) The complaint will then be dismissed with prejudice pursuant to a . stipulation previously filed by both parties, the defendants and the plaintiffs. (6) The order stipulates that all parties are enjoined from publishing |e disclosing any of the records described, or any part thereof, or any of the contents of said records. # UWA 4 The Department is obviously once again attempting to make a deal and iback out of the situation in Las Vegas. To the Department this no doubt presents an easy way out of the situation, The Attorney General has previously indicated he personally does not desire to remove this case from state court. He feels that the state authorities have the opinion they have a specific prerogative to keep this matter | in state court. This is a silly argument. The Attorney General told Mr. Gale and me '2 that there was a distinct possibility that Levinson might see the logs anyhow if the pending case ever went to trial; consequently, the Attorney General felt there would | be no objection to Levinson seeing the logs in court chambers. tN RN NOREEN IT ATIC TAINAN YE RYE Continued on next page....o- -~2- HW 55107 Docld:32989556 Page 146
DeLoach to Tolson memo re Clearance of Director's Letter for Senator Long Dated 1/20/66 by Attorney General The Attorney General was not asking our opinion concerning this matter. He was merely advising us of the idea presented by John Douglas, It is. suggested that the attached proposed "order to impound" be returned to the Attorney General, as requested, and that he be told at the time that although the FBI has not been asked for an opinion, it is our considered Judgment that no deal should be made insofar as we are concerned, mt . Gi gw one At ACTION: pee [0 Wu (1) That the Director sign the attached lettey’to Senator Long, following which I will deliver this letter to the Senator. re a . i . = (& p ono a HW 55107 DBocld:32989556 Page 147°. °*
es — . : Pry eee *. Attorney an Edward H. Levi Page Two @ december 18, 1975 provided uring the last week of December and the first ” week of January: * “lL. With respect to each of the examples of effective . prevention of violence provided the Committee pursuant to ‘John Elliff's letter of November 26 to Mr. Shaheen, please provide access to materials in the investigative file for the 6-month period preceding the act of violence prevented. Please deliver: \ (a) All materials relating to the legal and factual predicate for each investigation; J (b) The first investigative report disseminated Ne outside the FBI in each such case, and a list of y \ recipients of that report; . . {c) The total number of individuals whose names were referred to the FBI's general name index in -the course of each investigation: (d) The total number of individuals about whom / information was obtained through informants, Sonfi- dential sources, physical surveillance, electronic surveillance and other sensitive techniques; and for each such investigation to FBI headquarters for the last five years during which the case in question \ was an open investigation. 5 2. Please provide any information which you have - <3 xvefuting the suggestion made on page 34 of the General Accounting Office's September 24 report to the House Judiciary OM Committee, that cases in which violence can be predicted i probably represent less than 2% of all FBI domestic intel- ligence investigations. / (e) The annual report from the office of origin i 3. Please provide all memoranda or analyses prepared 1 for the Justice Department, Director Kelley, or Assistant wiv Director Wannall on the findings of the General Accounting : als Office as presented to the House Judiciary Committee on as NY 3 September 24, A Please provide the annual report from the office of origin to FBI headquarters for the investigation of oy ~ i ‘ "s eee ne . Oe TT a TY eon : whe pee ys my mA ” ‘ls “hes s a * wt ate” ys 4: aay a hr, + ae gt tte me ~ . a wt wee oy payer F 7 OM dg Zt 7 e Pomel oer 7 Oe een Peek Deis Nave ~ tae “ste _ has
t : X 4 * Attorney cong Edward H. Levi _Page three , December 18, 1975 1? & Dr. Martin Luther King in 1963 through 1968, and for the bie investigation of the Women's Liberation Movement for the ee ,) years that that organization was under investigation, and ive LY the annual reports available on the investigations about bs! ‘which materials were supplied pursuant to John E1liff's request of October 28. awl? 5. Please provide specific examples of cases where ai the FBI has taken action in the past similar to that which {} pee would be authorized by Section IV-on "preventive action" vr \ of the draft Department of Justice's guidelines on "domestic security investigations." 6. Access to all FBI materials pertaining to Dr. Martin " Luther King, Jr., the Poor People's Campaign, and the at Sanitation Workers Strike in Memphis, Tennessee, from we January 1 through April 4, 1968. 7. All materials pertaining to "Project Overshoe.” Thank you for your prompt consideration of this. request. We look forward to continuing cooperation on this area of joint concern. . j | i 1 } i 5 | : | " Sincerely, Lid Lub ef ls walter “Mondale Chairman LE ¢ £8 OPE Pe rere! cme ee BE ete we emer a eee neem eR a Ap RAC EE 6 Vo SN oo . temgle eo, . SEN catia 4 . ¥ : . . f ies we v8 ° en j HW 55107 Docld: 32989558" Pagé 166° .. ae . . ots ve