eee JFK Assassination System Identification Form Date: 6/4/2015 oT -- Oa eee AGENCY : RECORD NUMBER : RECORD SERIES : - AGENCY FILE NUMBER: 1 a ORIGINATOR : FROM: TO: TITLE : DATE: * PAGES: SUBJECTS : DOCUMENT TYPE : CLASSIFICATION : RESTRICTIONS : CURRENT STATUS : DATE OF LAST REVIEW : OPENING CRITERIA : COMMENTS : Agency Information Released under the John F. ennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of FBI 124-90129-10187 (44 USc 2107 Nore). asef:HW S3074 Date: 5-30-2017 DL 105-1280-179 Document Information FBI DL HQ 01/22/1965 12 MINUTEMEN PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT Unclassified 4 Redact 09/15/1998 INDEFINITE LHM eee W¥'53074 Docld:32335796 Page 1 12
Th SOMPRTENT Ui. UNITED sates He MENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to File No. Dallas, Texas January 22, 1965 “M INUTEMEN” On January 5, 1965, Penn Jones, Publisher, "Midlothian" Mirror", Midlothian, Texas, advised Delbert Ray resides at Rouie 3, Midlothian, on a farm known as “White Gate Farm", which Ray is buying on time. Ray is about forty years of age, married and has two daughters. He is employed in Dallas, but his employer is unknown. In the past, Ray was very active in the John Birch Society vhich held meetings at Midland in 1961 and 1962. He was then a close associate of Edgar Wesley Seay, another John Birch Soriety member, who was employed by General Edwin Walker. Jones stated that at 2:34 a.m., on April 30, 1962, a fire alarm was sounded on an incendiary fire in the office of the "Midlothian Mirror". This fire was caused by a gallon can of gasoline or some other volatile fluid, with a paper fuse, which - had been thrown through the front door. Although no arrests were made, police felt certain that Seay either set the fire or caused it to be set. On January 14, 1965, DL T-1 advised there had been no recent meetings of the "Minutemen" group in the Fort Worth area. An individual known as Ray, the proprietor of a ranch ix. the Venus-Midlothian, Texas, area, has been responsible for distribution of "On Target" , the national "Minutemen" publication to various members of the Fort Worth group. On January 21, 1965, DL T-1, at Fort Worth, Texas, advised that there had been no recent meetings held and none were planned for the immediate future for the "Minutemen" group in Fort Worth. (First Name Unknown) Hudson, believed to be’a Sergeant in the National Guard, who either owns or works on a ranch in the area of Bowle, Texas, has recently been seen in the company of several members of the local group. While Hudson is not known to be a member at present of this group, it is possible he may be a target for recruitment. whee ee - This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your -~-—~—gpescy; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your , paeercA agency. SEE PAGE 2 —  LOS-S Q8OS7F FOR COPIES a fe 7 are aoe 7 HY 53074 Docld:32335796 Page 2?
CORADENTIAL . The immediate goal of the local group is to locate ‘and obtain as many semiautomatic weapons as possible. At ‘present, there appears to be no central storage area for: weapons or ammunition obtained. 10-Bureau (62107261) 2 + Kansas City (62-7797) 1 < Houston (62-1802) . 3 © San Antonio (205-2358) . 2 = Secret Service, Dallas Dallas 4:= 105- Q - 157-218 youn } 4 00-9057. Gams) RLY/jts (29) Qe HY 53074 Docld:32335796 Page 3
UNITED STATES CONERENTIA OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to File No, Dallas , Texas January 22, 1965 TOS Bi DICLAGSINIT LEY Ser epoloe "M INUTEMEN" ox_t al SBS AH SA On January 5, 1965, Penn Jones, Publisher, "Midlothian" Mirror", Midlothian, Texas, advised Delbert Ray resides at Rouie 3, Midlothian, on a farm known as "White Gate Farm", which Ray is buying on time. Ray is about forty years of age, married and has two daughters. He is employed in Dailas, but his employer is unknown. In the past, Ray was very active in the John Birch Society which held meetings at Midland in 1961 and 1962. He was then a close associate of Edgar Wesley Seay, another John Birch Sor:iety member, who was employed by General Edwin Walker. Jones stated that at 2:34 a.m., on April 30, 1962, a fire alarm was sounded on an incendiary fire in the office of the Midlothian Mirror", This fire was caused by a gallon can of gasoline or some other volatile fluid, with a paper fuse, which had been thrown through the front door, Although no arrests were - made, police felt certain that Seay either set the fire or caused it to be set. On January 14, 1965, DL T-1 advised there had been no recent meetings of the "Minutemen" group in the Fort Worth area. An individual known as Ray, the proprietor of a ranch in the Venus-Midlothian, Texas, area, has been responsible for distribution of "On Target” , the national "Minutemen" publication to various members of the Fort Worth group. On January 21, 1965, DL T-1, at Fort Worth, Texas, advised that there had been no recent meetings held and none were planned for the immediate future for the "Minutemen" group in Fort Worth. (First Name Unknown) Hudson, believed to be a Sergeant in the National Guard, who either owns or works on a ranch in the area of Bowie, Texas, has recently been seen in the company of several members of the local group. While Hudson is not known to be a member at present of this group, it is possible he may be a target for recruitment. Ser talise This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of ; the FBI, It is‘the property of the FBI and is loaned to your i nee agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. _ veh PAGE 2 rie mor le 7 et - a t HY 53074 Docld:32335796 Page 4 ‘
©) s™ ° “aig, : + The immediate goal of the local group is to locate and obtain as many semiautomatic weapons as possible. At present, there appears to be no central. storage area for weapons or ammunition obtained. ‘"MINUTEMEN" 10-Rarenu (62+107283) 2 = Bancas City (62-7707) 4 + Bouston (62-1802) 2 = San Antonio (205-2386) Scores Dallas | HY 53074 Docld:32335796 Page 5
as UNITED STATES DERHARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to File No. Dallas ’ Texas January 22, 1965 MINUTEMEN” oxo 56.3 Tailsae 0 é f On January 5, 1965, Peng Jones: Mirror", Midlothian, Texas, advised Delber Route 3, Midlothian, on a farm known’ as “ Ray is buying on time. Ray is about for and has two daughters. He is employed employer is unknown. va blisher, "Midlothian" yresides at e Gate Farm", which years of age, narried Dallas, but his f / In the past, Ray was very active in the John Birch Society which held meetings at Midland in {961 and 1962. He was then a close associate of Edgar Hesles Sear, another Jobn Birch Society member, who was émployed by General Edwin Walker. Jones stated that at 2:34 a.m., On April 30, 1962, a fire alarm was sounded on an incendiary fire in the office of the ‘Midlothian Mirror". This fire was caused by a gallon can of gasoline or some other volatile fluid, with a paper fuse, which had been thrown through the front door. Although no arrests were — made, police felt certain that Seay either set the fire or caused it to be set. On January 14, 1965, DL T-1 advised there had been no recent meetings of the “Minutemen” group in the Fort Worth area. An individual known as Ray, the proprietor of a ranch is. the Venus-Midlothian, Texas, area, has been responsible for distribution of "On Target” , the national "Minutemen" publication to various members of the Fort Worth group. On January 21, 1965, DL T-l, at Fort Worth, Texas, advised that there had been n0 recent meetings held and none were planned for the immediate future for the tyinutemen" group in Fort Worth, (First Name Unknown) Hudson, believed to be a Sergeant in the National Guard, who either owns or works on a ranch in the area of Bowie, Texas, has recently been seen in the company of several members of the local group. While Hudson is not known to be a member at present of this group, it is possible he may be a target for recruitment. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of priciize_--—the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your ae agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your % maen -———Higency « — 8 in 7 r 105 ~fA§O pee 7 Searth..=— ina aging and ai | std fi ——— a [f: Sg, TS paneer naan ities &. among @ BD 1S AAO Pinging HW 53074 Docld:32335796 Page 6 . LY : Noosa '
_ CONFBENTIAL “MINUTEMEN" The immediate goal of the lecal group is to locate and obtain as many semiautomatic weapons as possible. At present, there appears to be no central storage area for weapons or ammunition obtained. ' 10-Bareau (62-107261) 2 - Kansas City (62-7797) 1 - Houston (62-1802) . 1 ~ San Antonio (105-2356) 2 ~ Secret Service, Dallas 2 - OSI, Dallas . 2 - INTC, Dallas ~ ATTU, Dallas | Dallas .(4 -.105=1280) @ - 134-338 (POLLARD) (1 - 157-218 (WALKER). (1 - 100-9057. (JONES) RLW/jtf : : — (29) \ | { t \ . | core | HY 53074 Docld:32335796 Page 7
CONCOENTIAL UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to File No. ue No Dallas, Texas January 22, 1965 " DechaSsTn =o BSW. Ni Ce). “MINUTE lee ade On January 5, 1965, Penn Jones, Publisher, "Midlothian" Mirror", Midlothian, Texas, advised Delbert Ray resides at Route 3, Midlothian, on a farm known as “White Gate Farm", which Ray is buying on time. Ray is about forty years of age, married and has two daughters. He is employed in Dallas, but his employer is unknown. In the past, Ray was very active in the John Birch Society which held meetings at Midland in 1961 and 1962. He was then a close associate of Edgar Wesley Seay, another John Birch Society member, who was employed by General Edwin Walker. Jones stated that at 2:34 a.m., on April 30, 1962, a fire alarm was scunded on an incendiary fire in the office of the "Midlothian Mirror". This fire was caused by a gallon can of gasoline or some other volatile fluid, with a paper fuse, which had been thrown through the front door. Although no arrests were — made, police felt certain that Seay either set the fire or caused it to be set. On January 14, 1965, DL T-1 advised there had been no recent meetings of the "Minutemen" group in the Fort Worth area. An individual known as Ray, the proprietor of a ranch is. the Venus-Midlothian, Texas, area, has been responsible for distribution of "On Target” , the national "Minutemen" publication to various members of the Fort Worth group. On January 21, 1965, DL T-1, at Fort Worth, Texas, advised that there had been no recent meetings held and none were planned for the immediate future for the "Minutemen" group in Fort Worth. (First Name Unknown) Hudson, believed to be a Sergeant in the National Guard, who either owns or works on a ranch in the area of Bowle, Texas, has recently been seen in the company of several members of the local group. While Hudson is not known to be a member at present of this group, it is possible he may be a target for recruitment. Srrictize.....-— tis document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your © PPE rae -~~“agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your : -, i% agency. Peek ain - JO58 (280179 Seare a leccais : fro t | | i = i m™ au fer poh EO ee tee@assiNication 7 HW 53074. Docld:32335796 Page 6 h