' PERSONAL ATTENTION j = ie UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TUSTTOE 58-40 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 . | File No. , ; duly 16, 1968 (A) PERSONNEL MATTERS - WEIGHT -- See SAC Letters 58-40, 60-18, 64-28 and 65-39. ‘ | With respect to weigh-ins of male employees, existing regulations . require that the SAC or a designated supervisory official must personally observe © the weigh-ins and that internal record for detail and reference be preserved for one year. To insure that adequate record exists by which responsibility can be fixed for all such weight certifications, there must be recorded in this internal record the identity of the supervisory official, or nurse where health service provided, who physically observes the weigh-in of the employee. Itis the responsibility of each SAC to establish appropriate administrative devices to insure that such certifying employee did, in fact, observe the weigh-in. 7-16-68 mi SAC LETTER 68-40 (B) ARRESTS - SEARCHES AND SEIZURES - STOP AND FRISK -- A decision by the U. S. Supreme Court announced in Terry v. Ohio, on June 10, 1968, established new precedent in the criminal law, hoiding that a law enforcement officer investigating suspicious circumstances may search the outer clothing of the suspect for weapons which might be used against him, even though probable cause for arrest is lacking. In that case a police officer stopped | three men on a downtown street after their behavior led him to conclude that they were ''casing a stick-up."" He identified himself as an officer and asked their names. The officer was not acquainted with any of the men nor had he received any prior information concerning them. When the men "mumbled" something in response to his inquiries, the officer patted down the outside of Terry's clothing and felt a pistol in the left breast pocket of his overcoat. He removed the gun and ordered all three suspects to face the wall. The officer then | patted down the outer clothing of the other twomen, and discovered a second weap-~ on. Terry was convicted of carrying a concealed weapon and appealed to the Supreme Court. On review, the Court affirmed the conviction, holding that ifa law enforcement officer, properly discharging a legitimate investigative function, "reasonably concludes that criminal activity may be afoot and that the person with whom he is dealing may be armed and dangerous, "' and if such suspicions are not dispelled after he identifies himself and makes preliminary inquiries, he may conduct a limited search of the outer clothing of such person for weapons which might be used against him or others in the area. The standard of legality in such circumstances is an objective one: would the facts available to the officer ~ at the moment of the search warrant a man of reasonable caution in the belief that the action taken was appropriate? The Court made clear throughout its MW 35069 Doocld: 32959526 Page 925
opinion that such protective measures may be undertaken even in situations where there are insufficient grounds for arrest. But the officer must be able to point to "specific and articulable facts" from which he reasonably inferred that his safety was in danger. The Chief Justice, writing for the majority, stressed that the sole justification for such a search is self-protection; consequently, it must be confined in scope to an intrusion reasonably designed to discover weapons which might be used to assault the officer. Emphasis was placed on the fact that the investigating officer in Terry first patted down the outer clothing of the suspects and did not place his hands in their pockets or under the surface of their outer garments until after he felt weapons. The Court did not decide whether evidence other than weapons discovered in the course of the search would be admissible. ; - In two companion cases, the Supreme Court declined to pass on the constitutionality of the New York "Stop and Frisk" Statute, holding that the occasion did not warrant that determination. In Peters v. New York, an off-duty policeman at home in his apartment heard strange noises at his door which caused him to believe that someone was attempting to force entry. He "collared" a suspicious-looking man tiptoeing down the corridor, frisked him for weapons, and discovered an opaque plastic envelope containing burglar‘s tools. The Supreme Court affirmed Peter's conviction without recairse to the New York law, holding that when the officer "grabbed" the defendant he had adequate cause for arrest and, while searching incident to that arrest for weap- ons, lawfully discovered burglary tools. In Sibron v. New York, the defendant was accosted by a police officer in a restaurant, after being observed talking to several narcoticsaddicts, and was told to come outside. Once outside the officer said to him, ‘You know what I'm after."' At that point, Sibron 'mumbled something and reached into his pocket.'’ Simultaneously, the officer reached into the same pocket and removed several glassine envelopes containing heroin. The Supreme Court reversed the conviction, stating that ''the mere act of talking to several narcotics suspects over an eight-hour period no more gives rise to reasonable fear of life or limb on the part of the officer than it justifies an arrest for committing 4 crime." Furthermore, even assuming adequate grounds to search for weapons, the scope of the search in this instance was clearly unrelated to that justification. 7-16-68 SAC LETTER 68-40 -2- NW 35069 Docld: 329039528 Page 926 , Pr
The Court concluded, therefore, that the officer was acting not to protect himself but to look for evidence of narcotics. The Terry opinion did not attempt to set forth detailed guidelines governing the constitutional limits of an officer's authority in the "myriad situations” in which the police and citizen confront each other on the street. Chief Justice Warren stated, however, that whenever an officer ''accosts an individual and restrains his freedom to walk away," he has "seized" that person within the meaning of the Fourth Amendment consequently such conduct is sub- - ject to constitutional regulation. The Court did not pass on the question of whether a police officer may properly stop or "seize" a suspicious person upon less than probable cause "for purpose of detention and/or interrogation. '’ The Chief Justice said it was unnecessary to reach that issue in Terry since it was assumed that no restraint of liberty had occurred prior to the initial physical contact for purposes of search. Thus the Court held only that, in appropriate circumstances, a law enforcement officer may "seize" an individual for the purpose of searching for weapons which might be used to assault him. The opinion leaves unsettled the question of whether an officer may detain a suspicious person momentarily for investigation —for example, while he checks the adjacent area for evidence of criminal conduct, such as jimmy marks or other evidence of tampering with a door front—or whether he can stop such person merely to interrogate him regarding his suspicious or unusual behavior. Nor does the opinion resolve whether, lacking grounds to arrest, a police officer may tempo- rarily "seize" a person ‘who closely fits the description of a fugitive for purposes of ascertaining his true identity. Justice Harlan filed a concurring opinion in Terry to "fill in a few gaps " left by the majority. Harlan pointed out that "if the frisk is justified in order to protect the officer during an encounter with a citizen, the officer must first have constitutional grounds to insist on an encounter, to make a forcible stop.'' He stated, therefore, that he ''would make it perfectly clear that the right to frisk in this case depends upon the reasonableness of a forcible stop to investigate a suspected crime." Accordingly, the officer's "right to interrupt Terry's freedom of movement and invade his privacy arose only because circum- stances warranted forcing an encounter with Terry in an effort to prevent or investigate a crime. Once that forced encounter was justified, however, the officer's right to take suitable measures for his own safety followed automatically. ~~ _ ‘7-16-68 SAC LETTER 68-40 -3- NW 35069 Docld: 32989528 Page 927
| MW 55069 Doold:32999528 Page 926 In addition, Justice White, also concurring in Terry, attempts to clarify the matter of interrogation during an investigative stop, stating that “given the proper circumstances, such as those in this case, it seems to me the person may be briefly detained against his will while pertinent questions are directed to him." "It is temporary detention," stated Justice White, “which chiefly justifies the protective frisk for weapons." Consequently, if there are sufficient grounds for an investigative stop, ‘constitutional rights are not necessarily violated if pertinent questions are asked and the person is restrained briefly in the process." Until we have further clarification of these issues you should be guided by the concurring opinions of Justices Harlan and White and of those lower Federal courts which explicitly endorse the authority of law enforcement officers to stop suspicious persons for the purposes of questioning and investi- gation of crime and to frisk such persons for dangerous weapons when they believe their safety so requires. This authority may be exercised in connection with the investigation of known completed crimes, Arnold v. U. S., 382 Fad .4(C.A. 9, 1967); of suspicious circumstances which suggest that a crime has been or is being committed, U. S. v. Lewis, 362 Fad 759 (C.A. 2, 1966); U. S. v. Thomas, 250 F. Supp. 771 (S.D.N.Y., 1966); Allen v. U. S., 390 Fad 476 (C.A.D.C., 1968); and, of persons resembling wanted fugitives when the purpose of such detention is to ascertain the true identity of the individual, Gilbert v. U. S., 366 F2d 923 (C.A. 9, 1966). See also, Wainwright v. City of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. (June 17, 1968), concurring opinion by Mr. Justice Fortas joined by Mr. Justice Marshall. . It cannot be said with any certainty, at this point, whether an investigative stop or "seizure" for the purpose of questioning will fall within the rule of Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966), requiring that any inquiries concerning the guilt of a detained suspect be prefaced with a warning and waiver of his rights to silence and counsel. As a general rule, the state and lower ° Federal courts have held that a routine inquiry into suspicious circumstances on the street "does not produce the kind of custodial situation contemplated by the Miranda doctrine"; consequently, neither a warning nor a waiver of Fifth or Sixth Amendment rights is necessary. Allenv. U. S., 390 F2d 467, 479 (C,A.D.C., 1968); Brown v. U. S., 365 F2d 976, 979 (Cc. A.D.C., 1968); White v. U. S., 222 A. ad 843 (1966): U. S. v. Davis 259 F. Supp. 496 (D. Mass. 1967); U.S. v. Kuntz 8: Vv. ’ Kuntz, 265 F. Supp. 543 (1965); Jones v. State, 234 A. 2d 900 AS) 7-16-68 SAC LETTER 68-40 -4-
(MdApp 1967); Morgan v. State, 234 A. 2d 762 (MdApp 1967). But the mere fact that questioning occurs on the streets or in some other public place is not, in itself, determinative of the issue. The application of Miranda safeguards will depend, first, on whether there is any compulsion inherent in the surroundings which might unfairly undermine the suspect's capacity to exercise his rights and, secondly, on the purpose of the inquiry. If, for example, the suspect is questioned in a coercive setting and such questioning is designed not merely to sort out the facts or determine whether or not to arrest, but to deliberately elicit a confession or admission of guilt from the suspect, a warning and waiver of rights will be necessary. The determination of whether the Agent has reason to believe that he is dealing with an armed and dangerous individual must be drawn from the total circumstances of each case. The fact that the suspect has been classified "armed and dangerous" in a Bureau investigative report is not, in itself, suf- ficient to warrant a search under the Terry rule. Such a classification, however, should put the Agent on notice that the person with whom he is dealing is potentially dangerous and that fact, together with other circumstances known to the investi- gating Agent, may be sufficient to justify a self-protective search. These "other circumstances" may be acquired from the investigative case file, from information developed by the case Agent, from the very nature of the suspected offense, or simply from the general demeanor of the suspect at the time of questioning. The timeliness of such information is of particular relevance here since the Court stressed that the officer must be justified in concluding that the suspect is armed and presently dangerous. It should be understood, however, that these limitations apply only to a self-protective search of persons for whom grounds to arrest are lacking. The Terry case in no way restricts your right to take adequate safety precautions during the apprehension of known Bureau fugitives. Advise all investigative personnel. a (Security Letters on attached page) 7-16-68 SAC LETTER 68-40 ~5- HW 55069 DocId:32989528 Page 929
(C) CLANDESTINE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS ~ POTENTIAL | OPERATORS - SECURITY MATTER - C -- Manual of Instructions, Section 105L, sets forth instructions regarding the semiannual (February 1 and August 1) submission of revisions and additions. Previous submissions have indicated that there are some misunder- standings in connection with the handling of this program. An original FD-332 and six legible copies (dated February 1 or August 1 of the appropriate year) should be utilized in the sub- mission of revisions, additions, and transfers. An addition to this list is an individual who has not previously been on the list in any office. The notation ''ADDITION" should not be made on this form when an individual is transferred from one office to another. Ne ~ ms Cc ty Any revised portions of or additions to the FD-332 are to be underlined. f In those instances where an individual is on the Security Index, this information should appear only on the original FD-332, together with the designated Priority level. If there are no additions to or revisions of the Potential Operators List, the Bureau may be advised by routing slip. If there is a change in the Security Index status of an individual, the Bureau should be advised by letter, and a revised FD-332 should not be submitted. You are reminded that the deadiines in this matter should be met. Insure that in any case involving a transfer the receiving office has been provided appropriate information in sufficient time to meet the deadline. . 7-16-68 SAC LETTER 68-40 A (p) PLANT INFORMANTS -- SAC Letter 60-44 advised that Department of Defense DD Form 254 would be furnished to appropriate _ field offices in connection with the Plant Informant Program. Sie, These forms or their substitutes should be destroyed upon receipt when they do not contain information which alters the need for plant informant coverage in a particular facility. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover 7-16-68 SAC LETTER 68-40 -6- Director HW 55069 Doocld: 32309520 Page S30 _
PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 68-41 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 July 23, 1968 ae In Reply, Please Refer to File No. (A) FBI SUGGESTION PROGRAM - FISCAL YEAR 1968 -- The following figures show the results of participation in the FBI Suggestion Program by each field division and Legal Attache's office during Fiscal Year 1968: SUBMISSIONS 1967 OFFICE SUGGESTIONS ADOPTED AGENTS CLERKS TOTAL CHANGE Albany 4 0 2 2 3 +1 Albuquerque 7 “1 6 1 5 +2 Anchorage 2 0 0 2 3 -i1 Atlanta 7 1- 5 2 8 -1 Baltimore 7 2 6 1 11 -~4 Birmingham 7 0 6 1 8 - i Boston 9 0 5 4 11 -2 Buffalo 5 0 4 1 - 8 - 3 Butte 7 2 4 3 8 - i Charlotte 5 3 1 4. 10 - 5 Chicago 13 1 5 8 24 -11 Cincinnati 5 0 3 2 20 -15 Cleveland 9 1 6 3 10 -1 Columbia 8 0 4 4 6 +2 Dallas 7 0 3 4 7 None Denver 1 0 1 0 5 -~4 Detroit 2 0 2 0 10 - 8 El] Paso 8 1 3 5 11. - 3 Honolulu 7 2 1 6 2 +5 Houston 10 1 9 1 7 +3 Indianapolis 5 2 1 4 4 +1 Jackson 5 0 3 2 11 - 6 Jacksonville 2 1 i 1 11 - 9 Kansas City 5 0 5 0 9 -4 Knoxville 7 0 5. 2 5 +2 Las Vegas 4 1 1 3 5 - 1 Little Rock 13 0 10 3 7 +6 Los Angeles 3 1 3 0 8 - 5 Louisville ii 0 8 3 17 - 6 Memphis 4 1 0 4 8 “= 4 Miami 9 2 7 2 8 +1 Milwaukee 5 1 2 3 5 None Minneapolis* 2 x 0 2 3 -1 MW 35069 Doold: 32809525 Page 831
SUBMISSIONS 1967 OFFICE SUGGESTIONS ADOPTED AGENTS CLERKS TOTAL CHANGE Mobile 9 2 8 1 7 Newark 614 0 9 5 20 New Haven 9 2 6 3 4 New Orleans 3 0 1 2 4 New York City 31 1 24 7 31 Norfolk 5 1 2 3 4 Oklahoma City 24 1 18 6 21 Omaha 3 0 “2 1 3 Philadelphia 12 3: 3 9 25 Phoenix 12 1 9 3 8 Pittsburgh 6 2 4 2 6 Portland 7 1 5 2 9 Richmond 9 2 3 6 9 Sacramento 1 0 1 0 None Saint Louis 14 4 4 10 12 Salt Lake City 3 1 3 0 4 San Antonio 2 1 1 1. 13 San Diego 11 1 5 6 7 San Francisco 22 1 14 8 18 San Juan 14 2 12 2 17 Savannah 14 1 9 5 9 Seattle 22 1 18 4 18 Springfield 20 3 5 15 19 Tampa 40 5 26 14 33 Washington Field* 10 7 9 1 15 Bern 1 0 0 1 3 Bonn 1 1 1 0 1 Buenos Aires 3 0 3 0 1 Hong Kong 2 1 2 0 1 London 0 0 0 0 1 Manila 0 0 0 0 1 Mexico City 7 1 2 5 1 Ottawa 1 1 1 0 0 Paris 5 2 2 3 6 Rome _ 1 0 1 0 1 Santo Domingo 0 0 0 0 0 Tokyo 1 oO ee ee TOTAL 544 73 336 208 615 7/23/68 SAC LETTER 68-41 HW 35069 Doocld: 32959528" Page 932 +2 - 6 +5 ~1 None +1 +3 None ~13 +4 None -~2 None +1 +2 - 1 -11 +4 +4 - 3 +5 +4
NW 55069 Docld: 32989526 Page 933 An asterisk adjacent to the name of the office signifies that it has a suggestion awaiting final resolution. It should be noted that the Sacramento Office commenced operations on 9/25/67. The overall number of suggestions received was 912 of which 295 were adopted with three awaiting final action. There were nine additional suggestions from previous fiscal years implemented during Fiscal Year 1968 making the combined total of adoptions 304. Estimated tangible first-year benefits amounted to over $113, 000 for which $4, 005 in incentive awards was granted. With the constant expansion of our workload and the ever-increasing need for economy in our operations, the value of good, sound ideas and suggestions for improvement cannot be overemphasized. I earnestly enlist the continued cooperation and support of all our personnel for this program. 7/23/68 SAC LETTER 68-41 (B) NATIONAL CRIME INFORMATION CENTER (NCIC) - TELETYPE INQUIRIES -- An increased volume of teletype traffic from field offices has been misdirected to the Bureau teletype room which has been meant for inquiry to NCIC. As set forth in prior SAC Letters, the latest being SAC Letter 67-47(A) dated 8/4/67, urgent inquiries to NCIC from field offices may be made by teletype to NCIC, TWX Number 710-822-0006. You should insure that all future teletype inquiries to NCIC are specifically so designated by the dictating Agent. This will serve as a flag to the field office teletype operator that such teletype is to be sent to TWX Number 710-822-0006. These instructions are to be immediately made available to all investigative personnel as well as the field office teletype operators. 7/23/68 SAC LETTER 68-41 ar (Cc) QUALITY WITHIN- GRADE INCREASES = FISCAL YEAR 1968 -- You are advised that during the fiscal year 1968 the Bureau granted 630 quality within-grade increases to its employees. 7/23/68 SAC LETTER 68-41 -3-
(D) DESECRATION OF THE FLAG --On July 5, 1968, Public Law 90-381, Desecration of the Flag, was signed by the President. It prohibits contemptuous public mutilating, defacing, defiling, burning or trampling on the flag of the United States or certain defined representations thereof. This law is codified as Section 700 of Chapter 33, Title 18, U. S. Code. Violators shall be fined not more than $1, 000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. The new classification for this violation is designated as number 180. Character of investigative reports will be as set out above. The Department of Justice advised all states have laws pro- hibiting desecration of the flag by acts similar to those forbidden by the new statute. They also advised Congress made it clear it did not intend the new statute to replace state laws covering desecration of the flag. In order to strike a proper balance between state and Federal interests in enforcing antiflag-burning statutes, the following procedures for in- vestigation of possible violations were suggested by the Department of Justice. 1. Upon receipt of information or a complaint from a person or persons not known to be unreliable that a violation has occurred, a preliminary investigation is to be promptly conducted. The preliminary investigation will include a thorough interview with the complainant and up to five other available witnesses who have personal knowledge of the relevant facts concerning the violation. 2. Where a possible violation of state or local law is indicated, contact is to be made with appropriate state or local authorities, who should be advised of the information or complaint, offering these authorities assistance on out-of-state leads and the full cooperation of the Laboratory and Identification Divisions. In addition, ascertain what state or local action has been taken or what action is contemplated. 3. If state or local authorities indicate an unwillingness or inability to investigate and/or prosecute violators, full facts as to the reasons for their inaction are to be obtained. Thereafter, this information . is to be furnished to the appropriate United States Attorney and his opinion is to be obtained as to what further investigation or other action, if any, should be pursued. However, the Department has indicated no further action shall be taken except by direction of the Criminal Division of the Depart- ment of Justice. ; 7/23/68 SAC LETTER 68-41 _ «4- HW 35069 Docld:32989520 Page 934
MW 35069 Doold: 32969526 The Department's suggested investigative guidelines should be followed; however, if it is determined local authorities are aware of and handling a violation and intend to prosecute, no investigation should be instituted. The Bureau should be advised by appropriate communi- cation, depending upon the urgency of the situation, of all complaints received in this classification. , Two copies of investigative reports are to be furnished to the Bureau so that dissemination can be made to the Department of Justice. This information is to be promptly brought to the attention of all personnel who will have an interest in this matter. Handbook and manual changes will be forthcoming. 7/23/68 SAC LETTER 68-41 (E) DESERTERS -- By SAC Letter 64-38 dated July 28, 1964, you were instructed to mnark the appropriate block on the faceof a criminal finger- print card, FD-249, when no identification record was needed ina particular deserter case; further, that U. S. Marshals and local law enforcement agencies should be told to do the same. These instructions applied to fingerprinis showing only "deserter" as the charge. The block in question read ''check if no reply is desired." It has since been revised to provide two ballot boxes - one box to indicate that a record is desired and the other box to indicate no record desired. In other words a definite response, either yes or no, is now required. A spot-check of current fingerprint submissions relating to deserters showed very few contributors of such prints were marking the face of the fingerprint card that no reply was desired. Accordingly, foregoing instructions are being reiterated at this time. Additionally, if contributor does not check either ballot box on deserter arrests we will treat incoming print as not requiring an answer. This policy will apply to deserters when no other offenses are involved and replies will be sent in all cases if the subject is found to be wanted as the finger- print card, Form FD-249, so states. 7/23/68 SAC LETTER 68-41 -5- Page S35
(F) OMNIEUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968; IMMUNITY PROVISIONS - CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM -- A copy of the above act has been provided your office and the salient provisions were outlined by SAC Letter 68-39 dated July 9, 1968. Title - Ti of captioned law dealing with regulations for the control of electronic ‘ surveiliances contains an ‘Immunity of Witnesses" section. The Depart- ment has furnished an interpretation that the provisions for immunity are applicable in the offenses stipulated in this statute regardless of whether an electronic surveiliance order has been issued in an investigation and that the issuance or nonissuance of such an order is not a controlling factor in the use of the immunity as prescribed by this statute. This section allows immunity for testimony of witnesses or production of records or other evidence in any offense for which an . electronic surveillance order could be authorized. This covers a broad range of offenses punishable under Title 18, United States Code. The importance of making full use of immunity, particularly in organized crime cases involving the leadership level, has previously been emphasized to you in connection with the then comparatively narrow opportunity to apply its use in connection with provisions of Federal narcotics laws and the Federal Communications Act. Despite its limited application prior to the passage of the captioned bill, most significant achievements were attained through the timely use of available immunity grants. For example, lengthy incarceration of a midwestern La Cosa Nostra "boss" for contempt has completely neutralized him as an effective and operational La Cosa Nostra chieftain. Similar results have been obtained elsewhere. Now, under the provisions of this new statute, our opportunity to apply immunity grants in a wide range of Bureau violations should greatly enhance our ability.to take direct action against the leadership of organized crime. In that immunity grants are now available in all offenses stipulated in this bill, this approach may now be used in all offenses punishable under Title 18, United States Code, which involve murder, robbery, kidnaping, extortion, and others, in addition to Inter- state Transportation in Aid of Racketeering and its companion anti- gambling statutes including Sports Bribery: Extortionate Credit Transactions; Theft, From Interstate Shipment; Interstate Transportation of Stolen . 7/23/68 SAC LETTER 68-41 ~6- NW 35069 Docld: 32989526 Page 936
NW 55069 Doold: 32389528 Page 937 Property; embezzlement from pension and welfare funds; bribery; and others. From this it can be seen that greatly increased use of this valuable tool in prosecutions is now possible. You should insure all Agents are thoroughly familiar with these immunity provisions and that these provisions receive full consideration in your investigations of organized crime, racketeering and other criminal violations specified in this statute. 7/23/68 SAC LETTER 68-41 : ; ee 3 (G) AIRCRAFT PIRACY - CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT MATTERS -- During recent weeks there has been a decided increase in commercial airline hijackings as well as other offenses associated with air travel. Usually the armed hijacker gains access to the plane cockpit by threatening a stewardess, crewman, or passenger. After establishing control of the pilot the hijacker then orders a course change for Cuba. In a recent instance the aircraft made a fuel stop en route while the hijacker, successfully holding authorities at bay while the fueling took place, threatened to 0 destroy the plane and its occupants by detonating a hand grenade. As you are aware, Section 1472, Title 49 (Crime Aboard Air- craft Statute), provides penalties for aircraft piracy and the commission of other offenses aboard aircraft. In addition, this statute specifically charges the FBI with investigative jurisdiction. Accordingly, itis imperative that every measure be taken to insure possible violations of this statute are promptly reported to our field offices and that immediate intensive investigative action be taken in each instance. ‘In order to insure that your liaison with various air carriers, airport terminals, and local representatives of the Federal Aviation Administration is completely effective and to insure each is aware of FBI responsibilities and the necessity for prompt reierral, each field division should adhere to the following: 7/23/68 SAC LETTER 68-41 7]
1. Those field divisions covering national headquarters for commercial air carriers will contact ranking officials in order to review FBI jurisdictional responsibilities. In addition, discussions should be had with these officials as to how each airline can be of assistance to the FBI with respect to these violations. Airlines should be encouraged to initiate educational programs among their employees stressing the importance of being alert to irrational, emotionally unstable passengers, thereby possibly avoiding a hijacking or other offenses. Air- . lines should be urged to require their employees to record as complete identifying data as possible with respect.to air- line passengers. Likewise, methods should be developed to establish effective communication between airline represent- atives throughout the country, their national headquarters, and the FBI so that emergencies can be dealt with without delay. 2. Similar contact should be.made with major airline terminal personnel, discussing FBI investigative responsi- bilities under the law and establishing the liaison that is necessary to cope with incidents such as hijackings and other major crimes involving aircraft with a minimum of delay and confusion. Insofar as possible emergency plans should be considered in the event such situations develop. 3. Full and detailed discussions should be had with local representatives of the Federal Aviation Administration as well as local police authorities. 4, Emergency plans should be established in each field division so that should a major offense affecting air- lines take place adequate investigative and supervisory personnel are on the scene immediately. It is imperative that such situations be properly controlled by the FBI and not allowed to get out of hand. It is necessary you recognize that in order to effectively handle such major offenses often- times involving distraught and emotional passengers, harassed air carriers, interested news media and mentally disturbed subjects, sufficient manpower must be utilized in the most effective and efficient manner. 1/23/68 SAC LETTER 68-41 -8- NW 35069 Docld: 329099528 Page 936
You are reminded of the fact that matters relating to air safety and operations are the responsibility of the air carrier and the Federal Aviation Administration - not the FBI. Accordingly, a decision such as the unscheduled grounding of an aircraft is one to be made by those authorities. 5. Inasmuch as the vast majority of aircraft hijackings experienced thus far has resulted in the subject's seeking asylum in Cuba with tne aircraft and passengers returned to the United States within 24 hours, each field division should be alert in its interrogation of the returning passengers and crew to any information of an intelligence nature or bearing upon our national security. Specific inquiry should be made as to any interrogation conducted by Cuban authorities. You should determine whether the passengers were searched or photographed. A booklet, "Airlines and the FBI," is being prepared for,:. - | immediate distribution to the field. It outlines FBI jurisdiction and sug-s gests methods whereby air carriers and their employees can effectively” + assist in the enforcement of Federal laws concerning offenses involving air travel. ‘You should withhold liaison contacts as set forth above until the receipt of these pamphlets in your respective field divisions in order that they may be effectively utilized and distributed in connection with these discussions. No mention should be made at this time concerning the preparation of such a pamphlet. Each office should advise the Bureau by letter results of its . liaison contacts no later than August 12, 1968.. (Security Letter on attached pages) 7/23/68 SAC LETTER NO. 68-41 ~9- NW 35069 Docld: 329089528 Page 939
(H) INVESTIGATION OF THE NEW LEFT -- There has been a-marked ~ increase in recent months of bombings and burnings of public buildings and other acts of terrorism which could logically have been perpetrated by extremist elements of the New Left. New Left leaders have constantly exhorted their followers to abandon their traditional role of "passive dissent" and resort to acts of violence and terrorism as a means of disrupting the defense effort and opposing established authority. Publi- cations of the New Left are replete with articles proposing the bombings of draft boards and other Government installations, and literature con- taining detailed diagrams and instructions for making incendiary devices has been widely disseminated among New Left groups. - : Ihave been appalled by the reaction of some of our field offices to some of the acts of violence and terrorism which have occurred, such as those which have recently taken place in certain coliege towns and in some instances on college campuses. While it is recognized that many of these acts do not constitute violations of law within the primary investigative jurisdiction of the Bureau, itis essential, where the strong presumption exists that acts of violence have been perpetrated by New Leftists or other subversive elements under investigation by the Bureau, that every logical effort should be made to resolve through contact with established sources’ whether these elements are in fact responsible for such acts. Ofcourse, good judgment and extreme caution must be utilized in this connection so as not to convey the impression to the public or other investigative agencies that we are assuming jurisdiction in those instances where there are not facts which would establish FBI . Jurisdiction. It cannot be too strongly emphasized that positive results can be achieved only through the development of adequate high quality informants who are in a position to obtain detailed information regarding the activities and future plans of individuals and organizations affiliated with the New Left movement. When terroristic acts occur which by reason of the target of the act or by reason of the locale would appear to fit into the objectives of or could have been motivated by subversive elements, particularly New Leftists, I expect an immediate and aggressive response from you 7/23/68 SAC LETTER 68-41 -10- - NW 35069 Doold:i32989528 Page $40
in the form of alerting and directing all logical sources and informants into activity to determine if subversive groups could have been responsible. I have reminded you time and again that the militancy of the . New Left is escalating daily. Unless you recognize this and move ina more positive manner to identify subversive elements responsible so that appropriate prosecutive action, whether federally or locally initiated, can be taken, this type of activity can be expected to mount in intensity and to spread to college campuses across the country. This must not be allowed to happen and Iam going to hold each Special Agent in Charge personally responsible to insure that the Bureau's responsi- bilities in this area are completely met and fulfilled. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover - Director 7/23/68 SAC LETTER 68-41 -11- NW 35069 Doold:i32989528 Page $41
PERSONAL ATTENTION 4] SAC LETTER 68-51 UNITED STATES DEPARTME NT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 File No. . September 3, 1968 (A) WORK-RELATED INJURIES (FIELD) - FISCAL YEAR 1968 -- Enclosed is an injury report for fiscal year 1968. It demonstrates by statistical comparison with fiscal year 1967 the number of accidents resulting in injuries for each office, the types of accidents causing the injuries and the injury rate. The injury rate for the entire FBI this year was the same as last year (2. 8%). All offices should continue to make every effort to avoid accidents. Automobile accidents, handling materials and falls were the major contributing reasons for a good portion of injuries this year. Five offices reported no work-related injuries which is commendable and should be the ultimate goal of other offices. Make certain you continue to emphasize safety precautions in respect to physical condition and maintenance of your space and equip- ment and instill a safety-conscious attitude among your staffs. 9/3/68 | | SAC LETTER 68-51 | - (8) INTERSTATE OBSCENE OR HARASSING TELEPHONE CALLS -- i, ‘Reference is made to my letters of May 8, and June 27, 1968, captioned Interstate Obscene or Harassing Telephone Calls." You are instructed that in connection with the captioned statute future possible violations should be discussed with appropriate United States Attorneys rather than submitting the facts to the Bureau for referral to the Department. Advise the Bureau details of any case in which you are initiating investigation. 4 "NW 55069 Doold:32989528 Page 942 —
MW 35069 Doocld:32959526 Page $43 ‘(C) RACIAL INFORMANTS - RACIAL MATTERS -- Recently two Bureau fugitives, one of whom was in the process of being placed on the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List, were located and apprehended by Bureau Agents on the basis of information furnished by racial informants. In recent months, racial informants have furnished information which resulted in the conviction of seven subjects for conspiracy to vio- late the Federal Bank Robbery Statutes; the solution of a bank robbery two hours after it took place; the arrest by local authorities of two individuals on charges of arson; and the arrest of one and the killing of another Klan official while attempting to bomb a private residence. The above are some of the examples which point out the latent potential our racial informants have for utilization in the solving of criminal cases. The very nature of the activities of some extremist racial organizations involves them in the commission of criminal acts for the purpose of obtaining funds to finance the organization in question. Racial informants in these organizations are often knowledgeable of criminal matters and are in positions to report on matters of a criminal " nature. You should constantly be alert to opportunities to utilize the services of racial informants where they can be of assistance to your office in criminal matters. Where racial informants are logically in contact with criminal elements, you should insure that Identification Orders, Wanted Flyers and photographs of bank robbery suspects are shown to these informants. Consideration should be given to reviewing unsolved criminal cases in your office with the end in mind of making contact with racial informants who have not been questioned in the past concerning the unsolved cases and are now in logical positions to assist you in the solving of these cases. 9/3/68 SAC LETTER 68-51 -2-
AGENCY CoNS/DERATION SAC LETTER 68-51 NW 55069 Docld: 32999526 Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director Page 944
PERSONAL ATTENTION AC LETTER 68-52 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 File No. . ) September 10, 1968 (A) FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY - 83RD SESSION -- By October 1, 1968, you should submit to the Bureau, Attention: Training Division, the names of candidates from your territory whom you desire to recommend to attend the 83rd Session of the FBI National Academy, which convenes March 10, 1969, and will graduate May 28, 1969. A specific statement must be made concerning the review of your field office indices on the applicants and their law enforcement agencies in the letter listing your . candidates. Alternate candidates who were investigated for the 82nd Session of the National Academy and not invited to attend that session in view of lack of space will be considered the principal candidates for the 83rd Session of the National Academy from the field offices covering their law enforcement agencies. All candidates nominated for the 83rd Session must have been interviewed by the current Special Agent in Charge. If such has not been done, appropriate interview form should be submitted along with your recommendations. Itis expected that only outstanding candidates who have a potential in the training or administrative fields will be nominated. 9/10/68 SAC LETTER 68-52 (B) ANNUAL SUMMARY OF RECORDS HOLDINGS - FEDERAL RECORDS ACT OF 1950 -- Re SAC Letter 68-24 (A) captioned "Biennial Report on Volume of Records - Federal Records Act of 1950." q Your summary of records holdings, which has been submitted biennially in past, will be submitted annually in future under above caption, ’ as result of change in regulations by National Archives and Records Service, General Services Administration. You should, accordingly, be prepared to submit summary at end of current fiscal year and at end of each fiscal year thereafter. Table of equivalents for computing volume of records, set forth in referenced letter, has also been revised to include equivalents for shelf files.. Cubic foot equivalents per linear foot are 4/5 cubic foot for letier-size shelves and one cubic foot for legal-size shelves. MW 55069 Doold: 32989528 Page 945
| (C) TRAINING - POLICE - TRANSMITTAL OF FILMS -- The Bureau | 7 has been experiencing increasing problems in the transmittal of police training films. Under the present mailing system approximately ten " days are required for the transmittal of films between points of origin and destination. Hereafter, all Offices, except Anchorage, Honolulu and San Juan, should designate films for "SPECIAL HANDLING," except those films requiring more expeditious transmittal. The "SPECIAL HANDLING" designation should be made on the labels presently being used (Form 3-503) by printing or rubber stamping in red ink the words ''SPECIAL HANDLING," This notation should appear immediately below the postal indicia "Postage and Fees Paid Federal Bureau of Investigation” and immediately above the name of the addressee. Appropriate manual changes are being made. (Security Letters on attached pages) 9/10/68 SAC LETTER 68-52 -2- HW 55069 Docld:32989528 Page 946
(D MINUTEMEN -- A review of communications received pursuant to SAC Letter 68-38 (C) indicates that there is insufficient informant cover- . age of captioned organization. This must be changed immediately and. adequate informant coverage developed in each area having any Minutemen organization. The necessity for adequateinformant coveragehas beendemonstrated in the recent past by the convictions of Minutemen on charges of Bank Robbery - Conspiracy in the Seattle, Washington, area and the arrests of Minutemen by the Connecticut State Police as members of the Minute- men were commencing a raid on a pacifist camp. Both were based on information furnished by Bureau informants and demonstrate what can be achieved when adequate informant coverage is available. As each office is aware, Robert Bolivar DePugh, Minutemen leader, is in a fugitive status as a result of his indictment on Bank Robbery - Conspiracy charges at Seattle, Washington. DePugh, in a letter dated June 15, 1968, urged members to continue their activity and to recruit new members. Individuals who have become inactive are to be contacted and encouraged to renew their participation. This recruiting drive presents a perfect opportunity for each office to get on the offensive in the development of informants in the Minutemen. A minimum of one member informant should be developed in every known Minutemen group. Many Special Agents in Charge have replied that there is no known Minutemen organization in their territories. Such a statement is question- able when groups have previously existed, and there is no actual coverage to establish the current situation beyond a reasonable doubt. No office should feel that it is aware of the existence of the Minutemen within its territory when there is no member informant or source in a position to know. No office should rely totally on outside sources for information. Although many police organizations on state and local levels have developed informant coverage in the Minutemen, only through the development and handling of Bureau informants can we be sure that all pertinent information is being received. We must, nevertheless, insure that all police depart- ments are keenly aware of our deep interest in this organization so that each department will furnish available information to supplement. the rc information developed through Bureau informants. . . 9/10/68 SAC LETTER 68-52 -3- f . NW 35069 Doold:i32989525 Page 947
HW 35069 Doold: 32989526 The coming months present an excellent opportunity for informant development. Adequate coverage must be developed so that the Bureau will be in a position to fulfill its responsibilities in the event the Minute- men plan to carry out acts of violence. We must have prior knowledge of all such plans so that we willbe ina position to act and not merely react after some incident has occurred. Each Special Agent in Charge will be held personally accountable for the development of adequate informant coverage in the Minutemen. Within 60 days, each office advise the Bureau of progress made in the development of adequate informant coverage. A complete reevaluation of Minutemen activities should be included. Plans that have been formulated to obtain adequate coverage where necessary should also be furnished the Bureau, as well as the steps being taken to carry out these plans. 9/10/68 : : SAC LETTER 68-52 F (E) RACIAL INFORMANTS - RACIAL MATTERS -- Effective immediately, i. the maximum permissible period between contacts with established ghetto- type racial informants is extended from two weeks to one month. Prior to the time that you consider an individual as an established ghetto-type informant, you must continue to make contacts with that individual at least once every two weeks. A ghetto-type racial informant is to be considered established only after he has been contacted a sufficient number of times (1) to insure that good rapport exists between the con- tacting Special Agent and theindividual concerned, (2) to insure that the individual concerned is fully aware of the nature and seriousness of the matters assigned to him, and (8) to establish adequate channels of com- munication suitable for use at any time. To definitely fix the time at which a ghetto-type racial informant is considered established, the Special Agent handling the informant must place a memorandum in informant's file stating that requirements (1), (2), and (3), mentioned above, have been met. . 9/10/68 SAC LETTER 68-52 ~4- Page 946
| a a i NW 35069 Doold:i32989528 Page 945 (F) RACIAL INFORMANTS - SUBMISSION OF JUSTIFICATION / LETTERS -- You were recently advised that justification letters for security informants should be submitted every six months instead of every four months. Effective immediately justification letters for racial informants should be submitted every six months as in the case of security informants. Currently authorized payments for four months ‘or less will continue in effect until the expiration date thereof. Although the period during which letters are to be submitted has been extended as a streamlining measure, your responsibility to maintain a tight control of payments and to make certain that informants © will make suitable progress is inno way minimized. Appropriate manual changes will follow. 9/10/68 i SAC LETTER.68-52 ‘ (G) INVESTIGATION OF THE NEW LEFT - STUDENT AGITATION ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES -- During the past school year, violent demon- strations erupted on college campuses throughout the United States. We can expect an increase in such demonstrations during the coming school year. SAC Letter 68-30 dated May 21, 1968, pointed out the necessity of developing adequate informant coverage of. groups engaging in these disruptive activities on college campuses. You are reminded that itis your responsibility to determine in advance the plans of these groups to engage in demonstrations and other disruptive activities. Follow the instructions set out in SAC Letter 68-30 concerning the reporting of such demonstrations. . Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director 9/10/68 SAC LETTER 68-52 -5-
PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 68-54 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION fo WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 | In Reply, Please Refer to mene . | “September 20, 1968 (A) CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS - INTERNAL SECURITY - COMMUNIST -- 1 \ Set forth below are up-to-date thumbnail sketches of organizations and publications, each of which is of use to various field offices. No attempt has been made to include all sketches which have been furnished to the Bureau for approval; only those sketches which are believed to have field-wide application are set forth, In the event an office needs to characterize an organization not mentioned in either this letter or the WaFious iSsues of Lhe “Guide to Subversive OX 244 2atLouUs and Publications" published by the House Committee on Un-American Activities, or one not designated by the Attorney General pursuant to Executive Order 10450. a re should be made of the office of origin to furnisna the re characterization, in describing a local affiliate of a national organization, in addition to characterizing the ‘local affiliate, it will be necessary to set forth separately the characterization of the parent organization. uest u qa quired . The evaluation and identities of the sources should be handled in accordance with instructions set forth in Part I, Section 49B, 2m (1), page 65, of The FBI Handbook, For the purpose of evaluation, all sources utilized in the preparation of the sketches listed below should be described as having furnished reliable information in the nast. In each sketch utilized below, the field office submitting the sketch has advised that careful consideration was given to each source concealed, MW 55069 Doold: 32969526 Page 950 "
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge | ; RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS AEROFLOT Aeroflot is the operational element of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), and as such is an official agency of the Soviet Government, which provides commercial, workiwide air service. ~ AFTON TOURS, INCORPORATED Records of the Foreign Agents Registration Section (FARS), Department of Justice, Washington, D. C., disclose that , registered Package Express and Travel Agency, Incorporated, Brooklyn, New York, on February 24, 1958, as an agent of Intourist Limited, Moscow, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The purpose of the business was given as transmitting parcels to citizens of the Soviet Union. Svenchansky named Afton Tours, Incorporated, 1776 Broadway, New York City, as a branch of Package Express and Travel Agency. FARS records reflect further that Afton Tours was registered individually as an Intourist agent from May 1, 1959, to December 24, 1960, when the registration was terminated by action of the FARS, Package Express and Travel Agency, as of February 24, 1967, continued to he registered with the FARS, A source advised during April, 1968, that Afton Tours, Incorporated, continues to operate from 1776 Broadway, Néw York City. The source stated that the majority of tours arranged by Afton Tours are for individuais or groups traveling to the Soviet Union and other East European countries. The source said that some of the individuals who have traveled through Afton Tours are publicly recognized as Communist Party members. The source added that a number of the group tours handled by Afton Tours have been organized by groups known to be affiliated with communist front organizations, was linked with a Soviet — espionage ring in testimony before the Senate Internal Security Sub-Committee on November 2, 1953, by confessed atomic spy. HW 55069 Doclad: 32989526 Page S51
MW 35069 Doocld:32959526 Page S52 Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND HILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS The 1967~1968 New York Telephone Directory lists Afton Tours at 1776 Broadway. 4 b (The characterization of Intourist \should be used in conjunction with the characterization of Afton Tours) Source: | “AMERICAN DIALOG," ALSO KNOWN AS “AMERICAN DIALOGUES," “DIALCGUE" A confidential source advised during June, 1964, that Joseph Felshin advised former subscribers to the magazine, "Mainstream," that "Hainstream" had ceased publication with its August, 1963, issue and had been replaced by a new bi- monthly publication entitled, “American Dialogue," with as editor. The Spring, 1968, issue of “American Dialog," Yolune 5, Nomber-1, contains the statement in its masthead. "American Dialog" is published by Dialog Publications, 32 Union Square, Room 804, New York 10003. On July 2, 1966, a second source advised that attended the 18th National Convention of the Communist Party, United States of America (CPUSA), held in New York City, from June 22 through June 26, 1966, as a delegate. A third source advised on July 27, 1965, that . a delegate to the 18th National Convention of the CPUSA held in New York City, from June 22 through June 26, 1966; was elected to the National Committee of the cpysa on June 26, 1966. The Address Telephone Directory for the Borough of Manhattan, New York City, as published by the New York Telephone Company, on March 20; 1967, lists “Dialogue Publications, inc." as being located at 32 Union Square, New York, New York. The 'Guide to Subversive Organizations and Publications," revised and published as of Esecember 1, 1961, prepared and released by the Committee on Un-American Activities, United States House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., contains the following concerning "Hainstream": . a 3 a
ie Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN ’' WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS "American Dialog" "Mainstream* 't],. The Communist Party ' is regularly putting out *** Mainstream ---— . monthly cultural and literary organ published in New York.! (Committee on Un-American Activities, Annual Report for 1958, House Report 187, March 9, 1959, p. 9)," 77 *Beginning with the September, 1956, issue, the name of this publication was changed from "WHasses and Mainstream" to "Mainstream." Sources: AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR MARXIST STUDIES A source advised on April 9, 1963, that on April 7, 1963, at a meeting of the District Conmittee of the Communist Party, United States of America (CPUSA), ‘ of New England, held in Boston, Massachusetts, Herbert Aptheker stated he was developing an organization called American Institute for Marxist Studies (AIMS), which would eventually legalize the CP. He stated AIHS would. publish literature on History, Science, Physics, Archeology and other subjects which would be put out quarterly with various supplements. A second source advised on June 30, 1966, that was elected to the National Committee, CPUSA, at the 18th National Convention of the CPUSA, held June 22 26, 1966, in New York City. A third source advised on June 7, 1963, that on June 3, 1963, spoke at the CPUSA, New York District Board meeting concerning AIMS. stated a. NW 35069 Docld: 32989528 Page 923
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS that AIMS would unite and strengthen the CP although the CP would not be connected with it. He stated AIMS was being formed to operate within the scope of the McCarran and Smith Acts and would legally bring Marxist material and opinions to the attention of American scholars and the general public. A fourth source reported on August 29, 1966, that AIMS issues a "Newsletter" every other month. This source also made available the information that AIMS issues pubdlica- tions and holds symposiums concerning Marxism. A fifth source advised on May 8, 1968, that as of ' that date, AIMS was located on the fifth floor west of 20 East 30th Street, New York, New York. Sources: AMTORG TRADING CORPORATION Amtorg Trading Corporation, according to recoi‘ds of the New York County Clerk, is a New York corporation formed in 1924. It has acted since then as a buying and selling agency in the United States (US) for most of the foreign trade associations of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). Since 1949, it has been registered with the US Department of Justice, pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended. CASA DE LAS AMERICAS On May 9, 1968, a source advised that the Casa de las Americas, an organization composed of pro-Fidel. Castro and pro-communist individuais, formed in April, i964, has its headquarters on the fourth floor, 876 Broadway, New York City. Source described this organization as a successor to the old Casa Cuba Club (CCC) with a changed name to avoid overt affiliation with Cuba. The CCC had been -~ 5 = MW 55069 Docld: 32989528 Page 354
| Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS A composed of persons belonging to the now defunct 26th of July Movement, a revolutionary organization founded and led by Fidel ‘Castro, Prime Minister of Cuba, until its dissolution in 1962, A second source advised that the ccc, originally founded as a social club of New York area residents of Cuban extraction, was sympathetic to Castro during his struggle for power. Subsequent to January 1, 1959, as it became apparent that communism was the form of government in Cuba, the leaders of the 26th of July Movement assumed control of CCC and its membership declined. The first source above advised that Casa de las Americas is also ostensibly formed as a social club, but in effect it acts as a focal point for revolutionary peoples .Sympathetic to the Cuban Government. Although it is not directly controlled by the Cuban Mission tc the United Nations (CMUN), many Cuban personnel attend its functions and at least an indirect link with CMNUN is present. Casa de las Americas has fund-raising affairs and contributes money to the CMUN. Casa de las Americas also gives financial support to other revolutionary groups representing countries other than Cuba. Through CMUN, various propaganda materials of a communist nature are found at Casa de las Americas. This same source also stated that some executive committee members, “as well as general members of Casa de las Americas, are members of the Spanish Section of the Communist Party, United States of America (CPUSA). An indirect link does occur at Casa de las Americas in that it is used as a staging ground prior to entry into CPUSA. Further, source indicates that membership in Casa de las Americas serves as an excelient background for persons desiring to return to Cuba. This same source stated that, although there exists in Cuba, a social club called Casa de las Americas supported by the Cuban Govex rnment, there appears to be no connection between the two and no reason to believe that the Casa de las Americas in New York was named aiter the one in Cuba. Sources: ener oecnononnne tgs en ern 4 sone here een neem np nabneethes WARE ERS 7 i | f '
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE; CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTEE TO FREE "Following the execution of atomic spies in June, 1953, the ‘Communist Campaign assumed a different emphasis. Its major effort centered ‘upon ' the co-defendant. The National Committee to Secure Justice in the ; - a communist front which had been conducting the campaign in the United States -~ was reconstituted as the National Committee at a conference in Chicago in October, 1953, and'then the National Committee to Secure Justice for teeell (Guide to Subversive Organizations and Publi- cations," dated December 1, 1961, issued by the House Committee on Un-American Activities, page 116.) In September, 1954, the name "National Committee to Secure Justice for appeared on literature issued by the Committee. In March, 1955, the name, "Committee to Secure Justice for ." first appeared on literature issued by the Committee. In August, 1966, the name "Committee to Free first appeared on iJiterature issued by the Committee. The Address Telephone Directory for the Borough of Manhattan, New York City, published by the New York Telephone Company on April 12, 1968, lists the above Committee's address as 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York. COMMUNIST PARTY, USA MARXIST-LENINIST (CPUSA, M-L) On August 24, 1965, a source advised that the West Coast Provisional Organizing Committee for a Marxist~Leninist Communist Party (WCPOC) was formed in Los Angeles, California, on August 23, 1965, under the leadership of Mike Lasky. , Although similar in name, the newly organized WCPOC had no connection whatsoever with the Provisional Organizing Committee for a Marxist-Leninist Communist Party (POC) or the latter's West Coast POC.
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge | RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS On September 7, 1965, the above source advised that a National Conference of the newly formed WCPOC was held over the September 4-5, 1965, weekend in Los Angeles. At that meeting, the name WCPOC was dropped, and the CPUSA, M-L, was formed under Lasky's leadership. The CPUSA, M-L, has the following aims and purposes: a 1. To conduct guerrilla warfare training, including the use of firearms; i 2. To organize CPUSA, M-~L,cells in the South to exploit all "racial situations" that might arise there, to agitate the population, and create situations which would require the use of Federal Troops so that Americans would be fighting Americans; ‘3. To establish and maintain an accelerated recruiting program to include acceptance of anyone who is an anti~imperialist. 68, a Second source advised that the fe) On May 22, i > exist. , S CPUSA, M-L,continued t Sources: COMPASS PUBLICATIONS, INCORPORATED The above-captioned organization was incorporated with the New York City County Clerk's Office on August 27, 1965, and was issued incorporation number 9830-65. At the time of incorporation, the avowed purposes of this corporation were listed as follows: | "To edit and publish periodicals and pamphiets and other printed material in the English language and in foreign ianguages." "To prepare and edit materials for publication and publishers, educational institutions, or private individuals.” On May 17, 1968, a source advised that Compass Publications, Incorporated, is located at 327 East 18th Street, New York City, and that is listed as president. _ MW 55069 Docld:32989528 Page 957
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE; CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS -On June 8, 1966, Compass Publications, Incorporated, filed a registration statement under the Foreign Agents Registration Act and on the same date ; filed a short form registration statement in support of the registration statement of Compass Publications, Incorporated. This registration statement reflected that the Novosti Press Agency, 2 Pushkin Square, Moscow, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), was the "foreign principal” involved in this registration. At the present time, the above-captioned organization is publishing a biweekly booklet entitled, "Reprints from the Soviet Press," which bears the following inscription inside the front cover: “Reprints from the Soviet Press is a biweekly infor~ mation service published by Compass Publications, Incorporated, Box 47, Old Chelsea Station, New York, Nev York. All views expressed are those of the authors or original publications. Subscriptions: $15.00 per year; single copies, $.60. By airmail (United States, Canada, and Mexico) $30.00." 4 Source: ; . : CONTACT MAILING SERVICE : A source advised that of the Communist Party, United States of America (CPUSA), in March, 1962, stated he wanted to set up an office in New York. for the centralization of "our mailing lists" so that mailing lists could be furnished to Communist Party groups or Communist Party front groups which needed them. The Communist Party would invest money in this business, and ; a general handyman for would operate it ostensibly as a private enterprise. On May 12, 1964, a second source furnished information indicating that the ‘Mailing Service conducts a mailing service business in Room 636 at 799 Broadway, New York, New York. - 9 - MW 55069 DocTd: 32989528 Page 93565 ;
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS In March, 1966, the first source advised that had stated that the Communist Party had replaced the Mailing Service with the Contact Mailing Service which would serve the same purpose and function in the same manner as the Nailing Service. On May 10, 1968, the second source advised that the Contact Mailing Service was presently being operated by in Room 636 at 799 Broadway, New York, New York. On November 23, 1963, Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation observed enter a meeting hall at 61 Rivington Street, New York, New York, where, according to a third source, a meeting limited to Communist Party members was being held. Sources: | | | "DAILY WORLD" The "Daily World" is an east coast communist . hewSpaper. DIXIE KLANS, KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN, ‘INC. (Tennessee) Confidential Sources reported September, 1957, a number of leaders and their associates of Klavern #1, U. 8. Klans, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (USK, KKKK), Chattanooga, Tennessee, were banished -in September, 1957. These individuals formed a new klan organization and Secured a General Welfare Charter from the State of Tennessee, October 21, 1957, under the name Dixie Klans, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Inc. -~ 10 ~ HW 35069 Dooldj32989528 Page 959 : go
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS (DK, KKKK, Inc.), with headquarters at 2523 Glass Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Their charter lists some of the ‘purposes as freedom of speech and association, rejection of forced integration, preservation of the Constitutions of the United States and Tennessee and preservation of: the sovereignty of each state, Current sources report this organization has continued to operate at the above location from 1957 to present. It now has only one klavern, Klavern #1. A confidential source advised during the Fall of 1960 a "den" of Kliavern #1, DK, KKKK, Inc.,. East Chattanooga, Tennessee, consisting of ten members, including leaders of the klavern, and two aiternates were reportedly responsible for five bombings of residences, Hamilton County, Tennessee, during July-August, 1960. Rank-and-file members of this organization are unaware of this "den," All "den" members and alternates were.interviewed during another investigation. . They denied knowledge of the bombings, acts of violence or existence of the "den." Majority of those interviewed admitted current membership in the DK, KKKK, Inc. Current sourcesstate none of the "den" members responsible for the bombings are now active in this organization, In September, 1965, a near racial riot occurred in East Chattanooga, Tennessee, near a housing project over an argument between Negroes and whites. A number of youthful Negro and white youths became involved in a fight which resulted in the shooting of one Negro, Both Negro and white ‘youths were arrested; however, charges were later dismissed, Some of the white youths were DK, KKKK, Inc., members or sympathizers. Sources ‘report in 1965 the DK, KKKK, Inc., had a group known as "claw" or "black card members," which was formed for the purpose of handling acts of violence, discipline of klan members, or intimidation of others when and if needed. These members were not reported to have participated in anhy- acts of violence. Majority of the leaders and mémbers of this group terminated their membership in the DK, KKKK, Inc., in December, 1965, when a dispute arose over leadership of this organization. NW 55069 Docld:32989528 Page 960
| | Letter to All Special Agents in Charge | RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVZ, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS During the period 1962 to present, all public facilities, public schools, restaurants, sponts activities, and places of amusement have been integrated in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as weil as housing projects located in the vicinity of East Chattanooga, where a number of klansmen and sympathizers reside. Cn several occasions during this | period Negroes have protested and demonstrated. On each occasion Dk, KKKK, Inc., leaders have instructed members at meetings and individually not to become inyolved in above demonstrations, not to be in the vicinity of where such demonstrations were occurring, not to create any disturbances, commit any acts of violence, or advocate any acts of violence or become engaged in arguments over'such activities. They have. been advised the DK, KKKX, Inc., will not support them if they do become involved and the DK, KKKK, Inc., funds will not be used to assist them in legal fees, bonds, etc., over involvement in such incidents. sem nme FOUR CONTINENT BCOK CORPORATION According to the records of the Foreign Agents Registration Section, United States Department of Justice, Washington, D.C., Four Continent Book Corporation (FCEC), 156 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, is registered under the provisions of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended. The foreign principal listed in this registration is "“Hezhdunarodnaya fniga™ (International Book), . _ Moscow, Union of Soviet Secialist Republics {USSR}. For this foreign principal, FCBC imports books, periodicals, maps, records, pamphiets, post cards, and other publications from the USSR, and exports journais, magazines, and periodicals to the USSR. . According to the records of the New York County Clerk, FCBC was incorporated under New York laws March 25, 1940, ~ 12 - _MW 55069 Dooid: 32989528 Page 361
| | i i t Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS } FREEDOMWAYS ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED The records of the New York State Secretary of State, Albany, New York, show that the Certificate of Incorporation of Freedomways Associates, Incorporated, was filed on March 2, 1961. On May 24, 1961, a source advised that a report was given on "Freedomways" at a meeting of the National Board, Communist Party, United States of America (CPUSA), held on May 24, 1961, It was stated that the central purpose of "Preedomways" is to develop a theory and positive criticism of currents in the Negro Movement, as well as to raise the level of understanding and discussion taking place in Negro life today and to project a socialist and pro-Soviet orientation. On May 25, 1961, a second source advised that “Freedomways'' was set up for the CPUSA by The Second Quarter, 1968, issue of "Freedomways." self-described as "A Quarterly Review of the Negro Freedom Movement"! published by Freedomways Associates, Incorporated, 799 Broadway, New York City, lists. the following as its editorial staff: Associate Editor Managing Editor Associate Managing Editor Art Editor * "The Worker," an east coast communist newspaper, which has suspended publication, June 25, 1967, page 10, contained an article on a memorial to heid at Town Hall, New York City, the previous Friday night. It said that one of the speakers was — of "Freedomways." 'The Worker," May 21, 1967, page 3, contained an article on the death of on May 15, 1967, in San Francisco, California. It described him as having been an author and columnist for "The Worker" for 32 years. It noted that he joined the CP "shortly after it was founded and to which he adhered till the day he died." -~ 13 - ‘ . ' HW 55069 Docld: 32989528 Page 362
MW 55069 Doold: 32969528 Page 963 Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION CF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS A third source advised on February 16, 1968, that a committee from the 6th Assembly District Club, Xings County CP, visited a member of that club, on February 14, 1968, to determine why she had not attended club meetings for more than one year. ’. said she had talked with about the possibility of organizing a new club in their area with members of their intellectual and cultural level.and that he was in favor of it. She said she believed her husband, and } would join such a club. A fourth source advised on April 16, 1968, that husband of is the Chairman of the International Affairs Department, CP, USA, The fourth source advised on May 1, 1967, that, as of April, 1967, was considered by the CP, USA, as being a member of its National Committee. Sources: FRUIT OF ISLAM On Nay 2, 1968, a source advised the Fruit of Islam (FOI) is a group within the Nation of Islam (NOI) ccmposed of all male members. its purpose is to protect officiais and property of the NOI, to assure members comply with NOI teachings, and to prepare for the approaching "War of Armageddon." Members are expected to participate in military drill andjudo and karate training. The FOI is governed by a military system wherein members are controlled by General Orders similar to those issued by regular military organizations. Source: . ~ 14 =
i Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS "GUARDIAN" FORMERLY KNOWN AS ' | "NATIONAL GUARDIAN"; WEEKLY GUARDIAN ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED 2 3 } The "Giide to Subversive Organizations and Publications," revised and published as of December 1, 1961, prepared and released by the Committee on Un-American Activities, United States House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., contains the following concerning the "National Guardian": "). ... ‘established by the American Labor Party in 1947 as.a''progressive"weekly ... it has manifested itseif from the beginning as a virtual official propaganda arm of Soviet Russia.” The February 3, 1968, issue of the "National Guardian” announced that as of the issue of February 10, 2 the National Guardian" would henceforth be known as the "Guardian." ; ¢ (pn The February 10, 1968, issue of the "Guardian" is self-described as an “independent radical newsweskly" and is published by Weekly Guardian Associates, Incorporated. The "Guardian" lists its address as 197 East 4th Street, New York, New York. 4 The February 12, 1968, issue of the "New York Times” carried an article entitled, "Radical Editors Say Their Job Is in ‘Movement’ " This article stated that the first issue of the "Guardian" was dedicated by the paper's staff "To those heroic Liberation fighters who last week began a major offensive against American Imperialism in South Vietnam." This article quoted one of the editors as saying that “Our job is to build @ Radical movement. To quote the Cuban revolutionaries, we are not only to write about it, but also to move along with it--we are movement people acting as journalists. - 15 - ' WWo55069 DocId:32989528 Page 964
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS "The'Guardian' takes a strong left position, but it is not identified with any organized group because it believes that an American left ideology is still in the making. One of its purposes is to break away from the Cliches of the left ideology of the past." This article concluded by stating that the "Guardian" is considered the largest radical weekly in America. (A characterization of the American Labor Party should be used in connection with the above characterization.) "Inner City Voice," also known as "ycyr ~The "Inner City Voice CTcv) was registered with the Wayne County Clerk's Office, Assumed Names Division, on August 4, 1967, by. _ under certificate of conducting business under an assumed name number 208945. A bulletin entitled "Build Black Newspaper," dated July, 1967, stated "A group of biack revolutionaries in Detroit, Michigan, have begun work on the production of a - new newspaper. It is hoped the first sedition of the Inner City Voice will appear on the newsstand in August, 1967." According to the bulletin, the ICV's goal is the pbuilding of amass circulating revolutionary propaganda organ. The bulletin states the newspaper is ‘to concentrate on local news, cultural and social events, as well as providing coverage of radical politics, A source advised on March 12, 1968, the ICV is a black revolutionary newspaper started in the Detroit area shortly after the Detroit riots of July, 1967. Source advised past editions of the ICV have .... contained highly inflammatory, slanted articles, designed to develop racial hatred in the ghetto areas, and articles instructing in the use of guerrilla warfare. One such article entitled "How to Make A Bomb" instructed how to make an explosive from a mixture of ammonia and gasoline contained in a plastic bottle, primarily for the purpose of sabotage. - 16 - hae i Page 965
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS Source advised the editor of the ICV is _ who has in the past been identified as a member of the Detroit group of the Revolutionary Action Movement (RAM). A second source advised on April 23, 1968, that is presently a student at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, and resides at 544 Englewood, Detroit, Michigan. Sources: . "INTERNATIONAL SOCIALIST REVIEW" The November 27, 1961, issue of "The Militant," a weekly newspaper of the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) described the "International Socialist Review" as a "magazine reflecting the. viewpoint of the SWP," The May-June, 1968, issue of the "International ‘Socialist Review" identified this magazine as a bimonthly publication located at 873 Broadway, New York, New York. The SWP has been deSignated pursuant to Executive Order 10450. INTOURIST Intourist is the travel organization of the Soviet Union. The principal office is located in Moscow, USSR, with other offices located throughout the world. The Intourist office in the United States is located in New York City. Intourist registered with the United States - i7 - HW 35069 Docld: 329599528 Page 966
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS Department of Justice vursuant to the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, and listed its purpose as: "Promoting tourism between the USSR and the USA. Maintaining contacts with travel companies which have agreements with Intourist. Publishing information on tourism in the USSR for individuals, companies, and organizations." t z A) "JEWISH CURRENTS ,"" FORMERLY t BaiSH LIFE" "Jewish Life" for October, 1957, announced that after the October issue, and with the next issue to be published in January, 1958, the magazine was changing its name to "Jewish Currents," because of the claim to the name "Jewish Life" by the magazine "Orthodox Jewish Life." The May, 1968, issue reported that "Jewish Currents" is published by the Jewish Currents, Incorporated, Room 601, 22 East 17th Street, New York City. Concerning “Jewish Life," the "Guide to -Subversive Organizations and Publications," dated Becember 1, 1961, and prepared by the Committee on Un-American Activities, , United States House of Representatives, stated: "1. Cited as a Communist-front which ‘first * appeared in Hovember, 1946, as a monthly published by the Morning Freiheit Association, publishers of the Yiddish Communist daily ... Morning Freiheit. The first issve contained this announcement of policy: Jewish Life dedicates itself to strengthening the friendship of the Jewish People with the Soviet Union...' Its editor, _. has been identified as a Communist in sworn testimony. (Committee on Un-American Activities Report, Trial by ‘ Treason: The National Committee to Secure ; . Justice for the Rosenbergs and Horton Sobell, r August 25, 1956, page 93)" ~ 18 ~ LBW 55069 Doold: 32809525 Page 867
LL NWS ) DoeTd:32989528 Page 968 7 , | ! Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS "TABOR TODAY" | In January, 1962, a source advised that on January 13, 1962, of the Communist Party (CP), USA, remarked that a Party-supported trade-union publication would be issued in the near future and would appear under the name "Labor Today." On January 5, 1962, records in the Assumed Name Section of the County Clerk! s Office, Wayne County, Detroit, Michigan, indicated Certificate Number 145344 issued for conducting business under an assumed name, was issued to "Labor Today" (a bi-monthly publication) having a business address at 12065 Wyoming, Detroit 4, Michigan. A certificate ‘ was filed on January 2, 1962, and the names of the persons listed as owning, conducting, and transacting the business were Notrot t, Ma ahi gan, and ; . Detroit, Michigan. A second source advised on December 15, 1961, that ‘was then a member of the Michigan District CP State Committee. This source advised on September 18, 1959, that was then a member of the Michigan District CP State Committee. A third source advised on January 18, 1966, that ‘as of December 31, 1965, was a member of the Miscellaneous Jewish Community Club, Michigan District CP. The Founding Statement contained in the first issue of "Labor Today" (Spring, 1962) indicated two additional issues would be forthcoming in 1962, and beginning in 1963, "Labor Today" would appear regulariy as a "bi-monthly journal." The masthead of "Labor Today," Volume 7, Number 1, March-April, 1958, issue describes the publication as "An Independent Journal of Discussion." Its managing editor is and business and editorial offices are located: at 12065 Wyoming, Suite 5, Detroit, Michigan. Sources: ~ 19 ~
} Letter to All Svecial Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS "LRAPER" "“Lraper"™ (The Armenian Herald) is a four-page newspaper published twice a week. Three pages are composed of articles, many of which originated in veriodicals in Soviet Armenia, printed in the Armenian language. The fourth page bears the title "The Armenian Herald™ and contains material printed in English. The September 29, 1967, issue of "Lraper" stated that it is owned by the Armenian Progressive League of America (APLA) and is published at 42 East 12th Street, New York, New York. ‘The APLA has been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450. On May 20, 1968, a source advised that “Lraper" is located on the 5th floor. 42 East 12th Street, New York, New York. Source: "ZUDOVE NOVINY" A source advised on May 1, 19868, that "Ludove Noviny" (Peoples News) is a Slovak-Language newspaper published weekly since 1951 at 1510 West 18th Street, Chicago, Illinois. Since its inception to the present tine, this newspaper has been communist dominated and has followed the Communist Party line, and has given publicity and support to Soviet Russia and its satellite Czechoslovakia, and to various communist front organizations. This newspaper also was the official organ of the Slovak Workers Society (Slovak Section of the International Workers Order (IW0)).° The IWO has been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450. Source: \ ~ 20 - MW BbO6S Docld: 32959526 Page 965 ——————
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS MERIT PUBLISHERS, formerly Pioneer Pubiishers & source advised on Hay 20, 1968, that Merit Publishers, formerly Pioneer Publishers, is operated and controlled by the Socialist Workers Party (SWP). it publishes material by SWP members and distributes literature sympathetic to the Marxist-Leninist viewpoint. ' Merit Publishers is located at 873 Broadway, 3rd floor, New York, New York. The SWP has been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450. Source: BORE MATT EFTTTAS TTT MANY 2 2c ed The "Minutemen" was organized in June, 1960. Its present headquarters are Norborne, Missouri. Norborne, Missouri, has been publicly identified as the founder and National Coordinator of the organization since its inception. Membershin of the "Minutemen" is claimed by DePugh to be in excess of 35,000 members; however, confidential ' gources state this figure is greatly exaggerated and that a more true estimate would be between 500 and 1,000 members. State-= ments by and literature distributed by the organizaticn indicate its vurvose to be the resistance to, and exposure ci, the spread of Communist influence within the United States; for the formation of a guerrilia or underground organization to combat the trcops of any foreign powers which might eventually occupy this country; to resist passage of laws which would regulate private ownership of firearms. In April, 1966, stated the "Minutemen" organization was then dividing itself into two bodies: one group to be members who have been able to maintain their -~ 21 ~ “NW55069 Docld:32989528 Page 970
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS identity in complete secrecy from the public and government investigative agencies, and the other group to be made up of members who have been publicly identified and who will become active in the Patriotic Party. National conventions of the Patriotic Party were held in July, 1966, at Kansas City, Missouri, and July, 1967, at Kansas City, Kansas. Members of the "Minutemen" organization, including _ and his close associate, | have been arrested in the past on charges of violation of the Federal Firearms Act, Bank Robbery - Conspiracy, Illegal Possession of Firearms and Conspiracy to Commit Arson. They have also engaged in maneuvers utilizing guerrilia tactics wherein machine guns, mortars, grenades, and other firearms were employed. _ Seurces: oo -) - oo. MOVIMIENTO PRO-INDEPENDENCIA DE PUERTO RICO (Puerto Rican Independence Movement) (MPIPR) . The MPIPR was organized in November, 1959, at Ponce, Puerto Rico, to work for the independence of Puerto *Rico. It has an estimated membership of between 1,000 and 1,300 people with missions throughout the island of Puerto Rico and in New York, New York;'Chicago, Illinois; and Buffalo, New York. ; At the time the MPIPR was organized, it indicated -that it did not advocate violence but would accept members ‘who did. Juan Mari Bras, the founder and dominant leader of this organization, in a speech during March, 1964, threatened violence comparable to that in Algeria, 1964, if Puerto Rico became a state within the United States. A source reported in 1966 that a leader of the MPIPR has indicated that "the Revolution" would soon begin and another source advised that another official of this organization has attempted to obtain a number of automatic pistols. -~ 22 ‘ 069 Doold: 32989598 Page 971
| Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS \ Articles praising Fidel Castro and the Cuban Government regularly appear in the MPIPR publications. In 1961, the MPIPR adopted a resolution expressing a 100 per cent approval of and solidarity with the Cuban revolution, It sent a delegation to the Tri-Continental Conference of African, ASian, and Latin American People, held in Havana, Cuba, during January, 1966, and it maintains a permanent delegate to the Secretariat located in Havana. 4 The press of Puerto Rico has reported that the "MPIPR has held numerous demonstrations protesting compulsory military service of Puerto Ricans and United States policy in Vietnam and the Dominican Republic. In December, 1966, the Governor of Puerto Rico Signed into law a bill calling for a plebiscite on July 23, 1967, to determine the future political status of Puerto ' Rico, The plebiscite, denounced vociferously by the MPIDR as “an act of Yankee imperialism to maintain the colonial status of Puerto Rico," resulted in an overwhelming endorsement of the present Free Associated State status. ' Resolutions adopted at the 7th MPIPR National Assembly held in late April, 1968, at San Juan, Puerto Rico, included expressions of solidarity with the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam and promises of material _ Support in the form of medicine and money. Also included were a resolution of unconditional support for the Cuban Revolution, an expression of solidarity with "Black Power" in the United States, and an expression of solidarity with the"National Liberation" movements in Venezuela, Colombia, and Guatemala. Sources: MUSLIM GIRLS TRAINING On May 2, 1968, a source advised the Muslim Girls Training (MGT) is a group within the Nation of Islam (NOT) composed of all female members. Its purpose is to train ~- 23 - NW 35069 Docld: 329099528 Page 972
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS ~ members in homemaking, including child guidance, in accordance ' with NOI teachings. Members are afforded the opportunity to receive instruction in military-type drill. The MGT is similar in structure to regular military organizations in that it has officers to whomnembers are accountable. Source: NATION OF ISLAM .A source advised on May 3, 1968, that the Nation of Islam (NOI) is an all-Negro organization originating in Detroit Hichigan, in the early 1930's is the leader of the NOI and self-styled Messenger of Allah" in that he claims Allah (God) selected him to lead the so- celled-Negro out of slaverv in the wilderness of North America by establishing an indenendent black nation within the United States. Headquarters of the NOI is located at Temple (or Mosque) Number 2, 5335 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. teaches there is no such thing as a Negro; that the so-called Negroes are slaves of the wnite race, ‘referred to as "devils," in the United States; and that the white race because of its exploitation of the so-called Negro will be destroyed by Aliah in an approaching "War of Armageddon," a war between God and the devil. Officials and members of the NOI, including _ have refused to comply with provisions of the Selective Service Act, stating that they respect laws of the United States as long as they do not conflict with the laws of the NOI, but do not believe the government should force them to participate in wars from which they have nothing to gain. In the ‘late 1950's acting on legal advice, tempered NOI teachings against the white man and the ; government to avoid possible prosecution; however, basic tenets remain the same. He de-emphasized.religious teachings jin the NOI and emphasized economic benefits derived by so- - Called Negroes who join the NOI. Muhammad believed this would create more interest in his programs and, of course, new followers. Source: _. , | -~ 24 - NW 35069 Docld: 329099528 Page 973
NW 55069 Docld: 32989525 Page 974 Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS - NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO ABOLISH ‘THE HOUSE UN-AMERICAN ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE The "Guide to Subversive Organizations and Publica. tions," issued December 1, 1961, by the Committee on Un- American Activities, United States House of Representatives, -page 115, contains the following citation regarding the National Committee to Aboitish the Un-American Activities Committee (NCAUAC): "Cited as a 'new organization’ set up in the summer of 1960 to lead and direct the Communist Party's ‘Operation Abolition' campaign. Seven of the national leaders of this group have been identified as communists." "(Committee on Un-American Activities, House Report 1278 on the Truth About the Film ‘Operation Abolition; Part I, October 3, 1961, Pege 5)" A source has advised that the NCAUAC changed its name on March 3, 1962, to include the word "House" in its name, thereby becoming known as the National Committee to Abolish the House Un-American Activities Committee (NCAHUAC). A national meeting of this organization was held in Chicago, Illinois, on April 27 and 28, 1963, A second source advised on May 1, 1968, that as of that date the NCAHUAC continued to function with headquarters at 555 North Western Avenue, Los Angeles, Caiifornia. e Sources: NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN, INC, (NKKKK) A source advised that on May 22, 1960, the National Grand Council of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan met at Atlanta, Georgia, to discuss consolidation of the Klan's unity of effort and activities to establish a National Fund, and a National Secretary, and to design a new flag. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Federation
NW 55069 Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS | of Ku Klux Klan, Alabama; Association of Arkansas Klans, Arkansas; Florida Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Florida; Southern Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Florida; Association of Georgia Klans, Georgia; Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, North Carolina; Association of South Carolina Klans, South Carolina; Dixie Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Tennessee; and Kyksos Klan, Texas. This source advised that at a consolidation meeting at Atlanta, Georgia, September 2-5, 1960, at which the North Carolina and Texas Klans were not represented, it was resoived and passed that their name be changed to National Ku Kiux Klan, _A second source advised in March, 1964, that several meetings of Klan groups were held during the period 1960 to 1963 in an effort to unite the Klan groups under a single leadership. The organization was granted a charter in DeKalb County, Georgia, November 1, 1963, under the name National . Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Inc., as a "patriotic, secret, social, and benevolent order," A third source advised in December, 1963, that the organization had issued a statement of its program "which indicated the organization to be anti-Negro, anti-Jewish, . anti-Catholic, and anti-foreign born. A fourth source advised in July, 1968, that the organization has its headquarters in Tucker, Georgia, and the day-to-day operations are under the direction of James R. Venable, Imperial Wizard. sources: NATIONAL SOCIALIST WHITE PEOPLE'S PARTY, Also Known As The American Nazi Party, American Nazis, The World Union Of Free Enterprise National Socialists, The Party On May 29, 1968, a source advised that the American Nazi Party - ~ 26 - _Docld: 323989526 Page 975
i Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS | World Union of Free Enterprise National Socialists (ANP ~ WUFENS) was organized by George Lincoln Rockwell at Arlington, Virginia, on February 26, 4956 . it was based upon the concept of an international "National Socialist"' movement, as eSpoused by the German Nazi Party, which was headed by Adolf Hitler. The ANP - WUFENS supports and follows the line of hatred against Negroes, Jews, and Communists, through speeches, published iiterature, demonstrations, and publicity-seeking devices for the purpose of seeking a legitimate dominant political party within the United States and in foreign countries. "The Richmond News Leader" issue dated April 4, 1963, published daily at Richmond, Virginia, stated that this organization is chartered in the State of Virginia as "The _ and that the Virginia Assembly prohibits the use of "Nazi" or “National Socialism" in a Virginia-chartered organization. As of January 1, 1967, the.official name of this organization was changed to *National Socialist White People's Party,'' according te On August 25, 1967, ‘was assaSSinated in Arlington, Virginia, near the ANP Headquarters Building. The August 28, 1967, issue of the "Northern Virginia Sun," a daily newspaper published at:. -Arlington, Virginia, stated that , took command of the Party after assassination. Source ~ NATIONAL STATES RIGHTS PARTY (NSRP) . On November 26, 1957, a source advised that the United White Party (UWP) was organized at a convention held in Knoxville, Tennessee, on November 10, 1957. An article in the November 26, 1957, issue of the “Greenville Piedmont," a newspaper of Greenville, South Carolina, reported "the recent formation of a new political party, to be known as the United White Party." According to the article, the party was formed at a recently held meeting in Knoxville, Tennessee, at which many klansmen were represented. The UWP was reported as being opposed to all "race mixing organizations and individuals." NW 35069 Docld: 32939528 Page 976
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK’ ORGANIZATIONS The July, 1958, issue of "The Thunderbolt," self- described as the "official Racial Nationalist Organ of the National States Rights Party" (NSRP), reported that rank- and-file "States Righters" had merged with the UWP under "the banner of the National States Rights Party," with national offices at Post Office Box 261, Jeffersonville, Indiana. In November, 1958, a source advised that the NSRP is composed of past members of Klan-type organizations and notorious anti-Semites. Issue No. 19, dated June, 1960, of "The Thunderbolt" announced the address of the headquarters of the NSRP had been changed from Jeffersonville, Indiana, to Post Office Box 783, Birmingham, Alabama. Issue No. 69, dated July, 1965, of "The Thunderbolt" ennounced the address of the new headquarters of the NSRP as Post Office Box 184, Augusta, Georgia. Issue No. 88, dated April, 1967, of "The Thunderbolt” announced the address of the new headquarters of the NSRP as Post Office Box 6263, Savannah, Georgia 31405. On August 4, 1965, a source advised that the Information Director of the NSRP and Editor of "The Thunderbolt," is the individual who actually controls athe NSRP. Issue No. 100, dated April, 1968, of “The Thunderbolt,” reflects to be National Director of the NSRP as well as Editor of "The Thunderbolt." "The Thunderbolt" continues to publish articles attacking Negroes and persons of the Jewish faith. Sources: . —_— "NOVA DOBA" (New Era) A source advised on May 1, 1968, the "Nova Doba" was founded about 1934 in New York City and at that time WW 55069 Docld: 32589528 Page 377
_ - tetter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS. waS called "Obrana" (Defense). He advised the paper iater moved to Chicago, and sometime between 1936 and 1940 changed its name to "Nova Doba." "Nova Doba" is a Czech~language weekly newspaper ‘published at 1510 West 18th Street, Chicago, illinois, whick is communist dceminated and follows the Communist Party line. "Nova Doba" freduently prints articles which give publicity and support to Czechoslovakia, Soviet Russia, and its satellites. Source: *POLITICAL AFFAIRS" "Political Affairs" is self-described as the theoretical journal of the Communist Party, United States of America (CPUSA). PRAGA PRESS A source advised on May 15, 1967, that Praga Press, Inc., 1510 West 18th Street, Chicago, ZIilinois, was organized as a printing company in January, 1943. At that time the company regularly printed "Nova Boba," a Czech-language publication, and about 31 other publicaticns which were, for the most part, union shop newspapers for labor unions. A second source advised on May 15, 1967, that this organization primarily concerned: it eselz with the printing of "Nova Loba," "Ludove Noviny," and“Narodni Glasnik," CZech~, Slovak-, and Croatian-language weekly newspapers, respectively, which are comnunist dominated and follow the - Communist Party line. In addition, Praga Press in the past printed the “Party Forum," which was the official monthly organ of the Communist Party, Illinois District. The first source advised on March 4, 1968, that the building and all-printing equipment of Praga Press, 1510 West 18th Street, Chicago, Illinois, was soid to the owner of "El Informador," a Spanish-language weekly newspaper published in Chicago. He said Praga Press is no longer in existence. . moe Sources: —iW55059__Docla32989528 Page 978 - a
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS PRENSA LATINA Prensa Latina (PL) is a Cuban news agency organized June 16, 1959, with headquarters in Havana, Cuba, and branches throughout the worid. Its New York office is located in Room 367, United Nations Secretariat Building, New York City. It follows an editorial policy which is anti-Unted States and pro-Soviet Union. On April 16, 1962, PL filed a statement with the United States Department of Justice conceding that the agency receives the sum of $125,000 (Cuban) monthly from Radio Difusora Nacional, an agency of or under the supervision of a ministry of the Government of the Republic of Cuba. On April 18, 1962, PL entered a plea of nolo contendere in Federai District Court, Washington, DBD. C., to a charge of failure to comply with the provisions of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, and was fined $2,000. PROGRESSIVE LABOR PARTY A source advised on April 20, 1965, that the “Progressive Labor Party (PLP), formerly known as the Progressive Labor Movement (PLM), held its first national convention April 15-18, 1965, at New York, New York, to organize the PLM into a PLP. The PLP will have as its ultimate objective the establishment of a militant working class movement based on Marxism-Leninism. The "New York Times" City Edition, Tuesday, April 20, 1965, page 27, reported that a new party of "revolutionary socialism" was formally founded on April 18, 1965, under the name of the PLP. Is officers were identified as : » New York, President; New York; and San Francisco, Vice Presidents, A 20~member : National Committee was elected to direct the party until the next convention. = - 30 -
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge . | RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, - WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS f According to the article, "The Progressive Labor Movement was founded in 1962 by and after they were expelled from the Communist Party of the United States for assertediy following the Chinese Communist line." : The PLP publishes "ProgresSive Labor," a bimonthly magazine; "Challenge," a monthly New York City newspaper; and "World Revolution," a quarterly periodical. The May, 1968, issue of "Challenge," page 23, states that, "This paper is dedicated to fight for a new way of life--where the working men and women own and control their homes, factories, the police, courts, and the entire government on every level." A- second source advised on May 15, 1968, that the PLP utilizes the address of General Post Office Box 808, Brooklyn 1, New York, but also utilizes an office in Room 617, 1 Union Square West, New York City. Sources: REPUBLIC OF NEW AFRICA (RNA) Source advised on May 1, 1968, that the Black Government Conference sponsored by the Malcolm X Society met March 30-31, 1958, at Detroit, Michigan, to establish @ provisional government. At this, conference, the Republic of New Africa (RNA) was formed for the purpose of organizing an independent Negro nation which was to be made up of several states of the United States. According to source, _ currently in China, was elected President of the RNA; _ | was elected First Vice President of the RNA.
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, , WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ” ORGANIZATIONS Regarding it should be noted that on August 28, 1961, a Federal warrant was issued at Charlotte, North Carolina, charging him with Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution for the crime of Kidnaping. Subsequent to the issuance of this warrant, |fled the United States to Cuba where he published a monthly newsletter entitled "The Crusader" from Havana, Cuba. As of December, 1966, . Williams was residing in Peking, China. Source advised during May, 1968, that \ ‘is an attorney of law from Pontiac, Michigan, area and is regarded as one of the leaders of the Black. Nationalist Movement in the Detroit, Michigan, area. Source: REVOLUTIONARY ACTION MOVEMENT ny On November 3, 1964, a source made available a document entitled, "The Revolutionary Action Movement Manifesto," the document having been obtained by the source from an individual known to be a member of the Revolutionary Action Movement (RAM). - . This document stated, in part, that RAM was officially organized in the Winter of 1963 by Afro-Americans who support the revolutionary objectives of then residing in Cuba, and his concept of organized violence to achieve the liberation of the Afro-American people in the United States. This Manifesto disclosed that RAM had oriented its program to one of education and political revolution and the organization of a "black'political party with revolutionary objectives, having récognized the need for a "black revolution" that could and would seize power. RAM philosophy is described in this document as one of revolutionary nationalism; that is, one involving the struggles of the nonwhite races of the world against the exploitation and enslavement by the white cap#alist and imperialist nations. MW 55069 Doold: 32989528 Page S51 eR
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS Regarding it should be noted that on August 28, 1961, a Federal warrant was issued at Charlotte, North Carolina, charging him with Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution for the crime of Kidnaping. Subsequent to the issuance of this warrant, Williams fled the United States to Cuba, where he published a monthly newsletter entitled, "The Crusader,'' from Havana. Since 1966, Williams has been residing in Peking, China. This source in September, 1964, advised RAM is dedicated to the overthrow of the capitalist system in the United States by violence, if necessary, and to its replace- ment by a socialistic system oriented toward the Chinese Communist interpretation of Marxism-Leninism. RAM is entirely nonwhite in membership, clandestine in nature, and owes its primary allegiance to the "Bandung World"; that is,- the nonwhite races of the world rather than to any national entity, as such. On November 16, 1964, a second source advised he learned recently from a RAM member that the organization began in Detroit, Michigan, largely under the impetus of described as the "Father" of RAM and referred to as RAM! s "Black Stalin." Freeman served as RAM Chairman ‘with (now of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) serving as RAM Field Chairman. 7 On May 23, 1968, a third source advised that the RAM still remains active; however, there is no formal head- quarters, as such, for RAM. The source advised that of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is considered the leader of RAM and if a RAM headquarters ever existed, it would most likely be where Stanford resides. Sources: . - 33 - NW 35069 Doocld: 32989523 Page 982
Letter to All Special Agents-‘in Charge | RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS RUSSIAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE (RACEC) A source advised on July 11, 1961, that from its inception in June, 1955, until May, 1960, the RACEC operated — as a fund-raising organization of the Russian Club of the Communist Party (CP) of Illinois. In May, 1960, the Russian Club, CP of Illinois, was enlarged to include Ukrainians and Poles, and this united club became a unit of the Nationalities Section, CP of Illinois. During that psriod the RACEC served as'a fund-raising organization for the Russian element of the Polish-Ukrainian-Russian Club of the Nationalities Section, CP of Illinois. In December, 1961, it was decided that the Russians, Ukrainians and Poles would again be separated into individual clubs within the Nationalities Section, CP of Illinois. In March, 1966, it was decided that the Russians and Ukrainians would again be in a joint ciub. As of May 7, 1968, the source advised that the RACEC was composed of members of the Russian element of the Russian- Ukrainian Ciub, CP of Tliinois, and was functioning as a fund. raising organization for that club. ‘ Meetings of the RACEC are held irregularly, as the occasion demands, and are held at the residences of its various members. In the event of a fund-raising affair open to the public, arrangements are made for a hall in which to hold the affair. . Source: SOCIETY OF ee OF POLAND my ormerly known as ; SOCIETY FOR RELYETONS WitH POLAND (Towarzystwo Lacznosci Zz Poiska) A source advised on June 17, 1957, that the Society for Relations with Poland under the Sponsorship of the "Glos Ludowy" was organized on June 7, 1957, for the purpose of .- 34 = MW 35069 Doocld: 32959526 Page S53
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, ' WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS starting an organization which would render aid to Poland, maintain contact with the Government and Polish officials .. in Warsaw, represent the Polonia (Polish community) before. ‘the Polish authorities and to receive guests in the United States from Poland. The February 24, 1968, issue of the "Glos Ludowy," page 10, has an articie captioned, "Tenth Anniversary Celebration of Society for Relations With Poland is a Success" in which announcement is made that ata business meeting heid a month earlier the name of the organization was changed to the Society of Friends of Poland by a unanimous vote. , The "Guide to Subversive Organizations and Publications," revised and published December i, 1961, prepared and released by the Committee on Un-American Activities, United States House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., on page 189, cites "Glos Ludovwy," {People's -Voice, Polish) as a publication, published in Detroit, Michigan, which "has never faltered in-this program of active cooperation with the Soviet regime. *k*KTWO men who have been responsible for directing the policy of 'Glos Ludowy‘' are avowed members of the Communist Party, USA. ****Glos Ludowy’ stops at nothing in its — frantic efforts to glorify the Soviet Union.***"' (Committee on Un-American Activities, House Report, 1951, on the American * Slav Congress, April 26, 1950, originally released June 26, 1949, pp. 68, 70 and 71.) Above source on May 13, 1968, advised that the Society of Friends of Poland is currently active and its current officers are strong CP sympathizers. Source: - SOVFOTO AGENCY According to the records of the Foreign Agents Registration Section, United States Department of Justice, Washington, D, C., the Sovfoto Agency, Room 1008, 25 West 43rd Street, New York, New York, is registered with the 25 Page 964
Letter to All Special Agents in . Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS . , - Department of Justice as agent for Mezhdunarodnaja Kniga (International Book), Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) for the sale of Soviet books, articles, stories, and plays for publication in the United States and Canada. Sovfoto is also registered agent for Fotokhronika Tass (the telegraphic agency of the USSR) for the sale of Soviet newspapers and photographs and for eleven other foreign principals, including China Photo Service, Peking, China. Other names also used by Sovfoto Agéncy are Eastfoto Agency and Am-Rus Literary and Music Agency: SPARTACIST LEAGUE (SL) Formerly known as the Revolutionary Committee of the Fourth International A source advised on September 9, 1964, that the Revolutionary Committee of the Fourth International (RCFI) was also known as the Spartacist Committee and tne Suartaciste Group. The source described the RCFI as being composed of former members of the Socialist Workers Party (SWP)} who were led by A second source advised on March 4, 1964, that _ of the SWP, sent a letter to all SWP branches in February, 1964, in which he advised that James Robertson announced on February 10, 1964, that his faction would publicly criticize the SWP and had followed this with a public organ called "Spartacist™" in which they attacked the SWP. A third source advised on September 7, 1966, that the RCFI held a Founders' Conference of the Spartacist League at Chicago, Illinois, from September 3-5, 1966. On September 4, 1966, it was stated that the objective of the SL was to destroy the capitalist system and the capitalist society and create a workers' class syStem and a workers' class society. The March-April, 1968, issue of "Spartacist" indicates ‘tPublished by the Central Committee of the Spartacist League." — The SWP has vceen designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450. Sources: - 36 - WwW 55069 Docld: 325989528 Page 985
. J Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS STUDENT NONVIOLENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), headquartered at 360-362 Nelson Street, S. W., Atlanta, Georgia, is a nonmembership organization, which was born out of the sit-in movement that erupted across the South beginning in 1960. Today SNCC identifies itself as an organization in the revolutionary vanguard. It advocates that to be successful it is necessary to develcen a revolutionary ideology and revolutionary program. According to SNCC the year 1967 marked a historic milestone in the struggle for the liberation of black people in the United States and the year that revolutionaries throughout the world began to understand more fully the impact of the black movement. SNCC declared that “liberation will come only when there is final destruction of this mad octopus-- the capitalistic system of the United States with alli its lige-sucking tentacles of expioitation wud racism tliat choke the people of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The realities of black life, together with the recognition instilled in SHC workers forced its members to further vsopularize the legitimacy of self-defense and rebellions when oppression became too great." From Hay, 1966, until May, 1967, Stokely Carmichael was National Chairman of SNCC. As of July, 1968, Carmichaei ' ypesided in Washington, D. C., where he was affiliated with SNCC and active as temporary chairman of. a black coalition group. In May, 1967, Carmichael was replaced by Hubert Geroid Brown, commonly known as H. Rap Brown, who served until June, 1968. In June, 1968, at the Staff and Centrai Committee meeting of SNCC held in Atlanta, Georgia, it was decided to restructure the organization by-equalization of responsibility by creating ten deputy or vice chairmanships. The primary purpose for this change is to take law enforcement pressure off any single individual. Source: ~- 37 - “MWrss069 Doeldns2989528 Page 986 “ ; —_
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, - WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS STUDENTS FOR _A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY The Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), as it is known today, came into being at a founding convention held at Port Huron, Hichigan, in June, 1962. The SDS is an association of young people on the left and has a current program of protesting the draft, promoting a campaign for youth to develop a conscientious objector status, denouncing United States intervention in the war in Vietnam, and to “radically transform" the university community, and provide-~ for its complete control by students. Gus Hall, General Secretary, Communist Party, USA, when interviewed by a representative of United Press international in San Francisco, California, on Hay 14, 1965, described the SDS as a vart of the "yesponsible left" which the Party has "going for us." At the June, 1965, SDS National Convention, an anticommunist proviso was removed from the SPS constitution. In the October 7, 1966, issue of "New Left Notes," the official publication of SBS, an SRS snokesman stated that there are some Communists in SDS and they are welcome. The national headquarters of this organization as of July 24, 1968, was located in Room 206, 1608 West Hadison Street, Chicago, Illinois. TASS NEWS AGENCY _ Tass News Agency is the official Soviet Government news-gathering organization with headquarters in Moscow, USSR, ‘and branches throughout the world. € "THE MILITANT" "The Militant" is a weekly newspaper of the Socialist | Workers Party (SWP). j The SWP has been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450. “THE WORKER" | "The Worker" was an east coast communist newspaper which has suspended publication. ~ 38 ~ Mw 35069 Docld: 32909528 Page 9o7 . ae —s—C—i—r
| a 4 1 HW 55069 Docld: 32989528 Page S88 Letter to All Special Agents in Charge a RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS TRI-CONTINENTAL INFORMATION CENTER \ A source advised on February 18, 1967, that on that date, during an Executive Board meeting of the Communist Party (CP), Minneapolis, Minnesota, it was announced that Mike Myerson was forming an anti-imperialist center (Tri- Continental Information Center). | ‘A second source advised on July 13, 1967, that Michael Myerson attended a Communist Party, United States of America (CPUSA), National Committee meeting on dune 10-12, 1967, at the Hotel Roosevelt, New York City. A third source advised on April 18, 1968, that the Tri-Continental Information Center (TCIC) publishes a monthiy publication entitled "TCIC Bulletin" (TCICB), which generaily contains articles critical of United States foreign policy and accuses thé United States of imperialism throughout the world with emphasis placed on Africa and Latin America. Volume I, Number f, May, 1967, issue of the TCICB contained an article entitled "Tri-Continental Information Center Founded," which stated in part as follows: "The Tri-Continental Information Center has been established to raise, through education and information, an ahti-imperialist consciousness in the United States-~- particularly within the growing movements for peace, human rights, and democracy. "The Center has built up-.contacts and exchange of publications with anti-imperialist organizations and movements throughout the world, and will publish a monthly bulletin on international developments. [It will collect and disseminate historical and current data on areas suffering from U. S. Colonialism and neo-colonialism. It will publish pamphlets, and in some cases books. "It will send fact~finding missions to such areas as Indonesia, Puerto Rico, and Thailand and will arrange U. S. tours for speakers from liberation movements around the world. It will also plan conferences to discuss these questions among mass audiences. And it will aid publicity for various international
NW 35069 Docld: 32999528 Page 959 Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS initiatives--conferences, boycotts, petition campaigns, and fund drives-~to combat and debilitate U. S. foreign policy." The second Source advised on May 11, 1967, that the TCIC, which is located in Room 640, 1133 Broadway, New York City, was formed by Mike Myerson and is a CP front organization supported by CP funds. ‘The third source advised on April 18, 1968, that the TCIC is currently located at the above-mentioned address. Sources: UNITED FLORIDA KU KLUX KLAN (CUFKKX) A source advised ot August 26, 1955, that a new organization known as Fiorida Ku Klux Klan (FKKK) had been formed at HMaccienny, Florida, on August 14, 1955, by former members of the Association of Florida Ku Klux Kian (AFKKK). The objectives of this group, according to a second source, are to oppose integration in the schools and to fight communism. . Regarding AFKKK, a third source advised that a former official of the Association of Georgia Klans (AGK) formed an organization on July 7, 1953, known as AFKKK. The "Morning Tribune," Tampa, Florida, newspaper, in its August 11, 1955, issue, revealed AFKKK disbanded on that date. A fourth source advised on October 25, 1956, that AFKKK operated under the same principles and bylaws as the AGK. The AGK has been deSignated by the Attorney General pursuant to Executive Order 10450. A fifth source advised on February 17, 1958, that the FKKK is operating and maintaining the same objectives as set forth above. The sixth source advised on June 28, 1961, that at a meeting held in Orlando, Florida, on June 25, 1961, the FKKK and the United Klans, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, - 40 ~
NW 35069 Doold:i32989528 Page $590 | Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS Incorporated, in Florida, consolidated and the new organization is known as the UFKKK. On May 28, 1968, the sixth source advised that the UFKKK is still in existence in Florida and majntains the same objectives set forth above. Sources; | | UNITED STATES COMMITTEE TO AID THE NATIONAL LIBERATION FRONT OF SOUTH VIETNAM On October 14, 1966, a source furnished a leaflet entitled, "Policy Statement, 20 July 1966, U. S. Committee to Aid the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam" (USCANLF-SYV). According to this’ leaflet, the USCANLF-SV is an Ad Hoc organization formed in April, 1965, Its mailing address was Room 5, 103 MacDougal Street, New York City. The only - officer listed is Waiter D. Teague, Chairman, The USCANLF-SV supports the aims of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam (NL¥F) and the right of the people of Vietnam to seif-determination without the presence of United States troops. it calls for the immediate withdrawal - of all United States troops from Vietnam. It will counteract the United States Government's propaganda by making available literature of the NLF; disseminating analyses and reprints of the political structure and nature of the NLF; providing speakers for street meetings, teachings, etc.; working with all groups for recognition of the legitimacy of the NLF; and by urging all people to send medical aid and money for medical aid to the NLF through its missions. On September 14, 1965, Walter D. Teague advised a second source that USCANLF-SV has no dues or membership. On October 27, 1966, a source advised that Post Office Box C, Old Chelsea Station, New York, New York 10011, had recently been opened in the name of USCANLF-SV,. Sources: aed - Praal
t i Letter to All Special Agents’ in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS | i . ~ t W.E.B. DuBOIS CLUBS OF AMERICA | A source advised that on October 26-27, 1963, a conference of members of the Communist Party, US& (CPUSA), including national functionaries, met in Chicago, Illinois, | for the purpose. of setting in motion forces for the establishment of a new national Marxist-oriented youth organization which would hunt for the most peaceful transition to socialism. The delegates were told that it would be reasonable to assume that the young socialists attracted into this new organization- would eventually pass into the CP itself. A second source has advised that the founding convention for the new youth organization was heid from June 19-21, 1964, at 150 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, California, at which time the name W.E.B. DuBois Clubs of America (DCA) was adopted. Approximately 500 delegates from throughout the United States attended this convention. . The second source advised in September, 1966, that Mike Zagarell, CPUSA Youth Director, stated that in Negro communities the Party stiil supported the nian to buiid "Lert" ‘ socialist centers and to solidify the Party base through the DCA. This source also advised in September, 1966, that Daniel Rubin, CPUSA National Organizational Secretary, stated “the Party believes the BCA should have 2 working class outlook and be a mass organization favorable to socialism, socialist countries and Marxism, and in April, 1967, Gus Hall, cpuSsA General Secretary, indicated that the BCA primary emphasis should be on developing mass resistance to the draft. . A third source advised in September, 1967, that Jarvis Tyner was elected Chairman of the BCA on September 10, 1967, near the conclusion of the Third National Convention of the DCA held in New York, New-York, from September 8-10, 1967, A fourth source advised on July 26, 1968, that Jarvis - Tyner continues in his position as Chairman of the DCA. This fourth source also advised on July 26, 1968, that Jarvis Tyner is a member of the National Committee of the CPUSA. NW 35069 Docld: 32909528 Page 951
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS This fourth source further advised on July 26, 1968, that the headquarters of the DCA is located at 34 West 17th Street, New York, New York. Sources: WHITE KNIGHTS OCF THE EU KLUX KLAN OF BOGALUSA, LOUISIANA CYKEXK) The source advised on May 23, 1968, that the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan of Begalusa, Louisiana, (WKEKK), was formed at a meeting of the Bogalusa, Louisiana, unit of the White HEnights of the Ku Klux Klan of Nississippi (WEKEKKOM) which was heid on August 21, 1967, at Bogalusa, Louisiana. . ( tenbi tang ec eeonehat hed ote BS At this meeting the meubers of the Bogalusa, Louisiana, unit of the WEKXXCH voted to pull away from the state organization effective Sentenber 1, 1967, and to i continue to operate as an independent Klan group. The reason la . for concluding this association with the state organization | was that members of the Bogalusa unit had become very ie unhappy in regard to sending monthly dues to the state Organization in Mississippi and never getting anything in return. As far as the Bogalusa members were concerned, this was a waste of money. . a vaeeean ws hE The members voted to refer to themselves and their unit as the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan with the ains and purpeses continuing to be to promote and maintain white supremacy and the segregation of the races. This Klan group is not chartered under the laws of the State of Louisiana and is aiso attempting to become a contributing influence in the local political activities at Bogalusa. Source: WORKERS LEAGUE, Formerly American Committee for the Fourth international ' On Hay 24, 1968, a source advised as follows: NW 35069 Doold: 32989520 Page
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS i Tim Wohlforth, when a member of the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) National Committee, led a minority group of ten accusing the majority group of losing revolutionary perspective. The Wohiforth group adhered to the views of British Trotskyists, with whom it secretly consorted, and with certain co-thinkers in the International Committee of the Fourth International (FI); a world Trotskyist organization. It accused the leadership of adopting views of those within the FI who favored "bureaucratic" revolution over the genuine “revolutionary Working class.outlook" of Leon Trctsky. Domestically, the Wohlforth faction opposed SWP orientation toward student activity, feeling the Party should place major emphasis on trade unions and participation in the ; civil rights struggle. Although tolerated for some time, thé Wohlforth group was expelled from the SWP in July, 1964. Following expulsion, the Wohlforth group formed the _ American Committee for the Fourth International and planned to work with other radicai and militant organizations, concéntcarting on the’ civil rights movement, which to them is a basic "class" struggle. More recentiy, the group has devoted time and effort to its call for an American labor party, which in its view will enable the working class to exert its latent political power. It plans to build a political party around a publication and classes of instruction in Marxism. ° During November, 1966, the organization's name was - changed to Workers League. Headquarters is 243 East 10th Street, New York, New York. Its publication is the "Bulletin" (Bulletin of International Socialism). € The SWP has ken designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450. Source: “WORKERS WORLD" On May 1, 1968, a confidential source advised that the "Workers World" is the official newspaper of the Workers World Party, published twice monthly, with editorial offices located at 46 West 2Z2ist Street, New York, New York. , - 44 + | | HW 55069 Docld: 32989528 Page 993
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge | RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS A characterization of the Workers World Party is set out separately. ; 7 Source; WORKERS WORLD PARTY On April 17, 1959, a confidential source advised that on February 12, 1959, a Socialist Workers Party (SWP) minority group under the leadership of National Committee member Sam Ballan, split from the SWP, The source stated that this minority group, referred to as the Marcyites, after many years of program and policy differences on varied issues concerning tactics and interpreta- tion of political events, split from the SWP on the grounds that the Party was liquidating itself by departing from the Marxist precepts of Leon Trotsky and retreating from the fight for the world socialist revolution. The final issue which ultimately forced the split was the minority's opposition to the SWP regroupment policy which invoivea cooperation with the Communist Party (CP) periphery-individuals characterized by the minority as petty-bourgeois. The minority program, according to the source, advocated unconditional defense of the Soviet Union and has as its . goal the building of a revSlutionary party with a complete proletarian orientation for the purpose of overthrowing - capitalism in the United States and throughout the world. . On May 12, 1960, source advised that this minority group had chosen the name Workers, World Party. On May 1, 1968, @ second confidential source advised that the Workers World Party, which maintains headquarters at 46 West 21st Street, New York, New York, supports the People's Republic of China in its ideological dispute with the Soviet Union. : ; The SWP and the CP have been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450, Sources: ~ 45 = MW 35069 Doocld:32959526 Page 994
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL,KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS WORLD FELLOWSHIP, INC. (WFI), aJso known as World Fellowship Center The records of the Office of the Secretary of State of Illinois, show that World Fellowship, Inc. (WFI) submitted Articles of Incorporation on October 13, 1936. The Annual Report of WFI, dated March 5, 1959, lists Willard Uphaus as Executive Director, Secretary and Acting Treasurer, 66 Edgewood Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut. The character of the affairs which the corporation is actually conducting is listed as "Occasional publications, summer conferences at World Fellow- ship Center in New Hampshire, Executive Director travels to Speak and organize activities for justice and peace." On July 24, 1963, a source described World Fellow- ship Center, Albany, New Hampshire, as definitely procommunist in attitudes and objectives, based on their programs and speakers of known communist and communist front backgrounds gppearing there, which programs and sneakers have heen critical of the United States Government and its policies as opposed to praiseworthy pronouncements of the concepts of governments in the Soviet Union and its allies, notably China. Willard Uphaus was sentenced to one year imprisonment for contempt of court on December 14, 1959, in Merrimack County ' Superior Court, New Hampshire, for refusal. to produce records identifying individuals who attended the World Fellowship Center, Conway, New Hampshire, during 1954 and 1955. The New Hampshire Attorney General said many of these individuals were affiliated with groups “officially designated as communist infiltrated or controlled," and requested their identities in connection with an investigation of subversive activities in the State of New Hampshire. Uphaus was released from Merrimack County House of Correction, Boscawen, New Hampshire, on December 11, 1960. A second source advised on March 28, 1960, that plans had been announced for a building program for WFI summer camp which would represent a monument to the sacrifice Willard Uphaus has made in connection with his work for WFI, and his struggle with the courts resulting in this imprison- ment. According to this source, contributions were being solicited to the World Fellowship Building Fund for this purpose with a goal in Connecticut of $85,000. ~ 46 ~ HW 35069 Docld: 32939528 Page 995
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS A third source, on May 10, 1968, made available letterhead stationery of World Fellowship, Inc., dated May 6, 1968, which listed its address as 66 Edgewood Avenue, . New Haven, Connecticut 06511, and listed its New Hampshire Center at Conway (603) 447-2280. This stationery listed Dr. Willard Uphaus as Executive Director of World Fellowship, Inc. A fourth source on April 3, 1964, advised that as of March, 1964, Willard Uphaus was listed among the founding sponsors of the American Institute for Marxist Studies, The American Institute for Marxist Studies is characterized separately. A fifth source, on December 6, 1965, identified “Doctor Willard Uphaus" as one of the national co-chairmen of the American Committee for Protection of Foreign Born, * ‘The American Committee for Protection of Foreign Born has been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450. Sources: "YOUNG SOCIALIST" The "Young Socialist" is a magazine published monthly, except during the summer, by the Young Socialist Alliance. The October, 1964, edition, the initial edition | utilizing the magazine format, relates that this magazine succeeds the "Young Socialist"' newspaper in an effort to provide "more facts on more general issues than a small newspaper can." The “Young Socialist" newspaper was formerly described as the official organ of the Young Socialist Alliance (YSA). ~ 47 ~ NW 55069 Docld:32989528 Page 996
") Wetter to All Special Agents in Charge RE; CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS | .The "Young Socialist" maintains office space at the headquarters of the YSA, Room 532-536, 41 Union Square West, New York City, and has a mailing address of Post Office Box 471, Cooper Station, New York, New York 10003. ,; k f YOUNG SOCIALIST ALLIANCE | The Hay, 1960, issue of the "Young Socialist" (YS), Page 1, Column 3, disclosed that during April 15-17, 1960, a national organization entitled "The Young Socialist Alliance" (YSA) was established at Philadelphia, Penrisylvania. This issue stated that this organization was formed by the nationwide supporter clubs of the publication YS. The above issue, page 6, set forth the Founding Declaration of the YSA. This declaration stated that the YSA recognizes the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) as the only existing political leadership on class struggle principles, and that the supporters of the YS Have come into basic political 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 tenden- cies, particularly members and followers of the SWP. The source further advised that the YSA has recently become more ‘open about admitting that it is the youth group of the SWP and that an SWP representative has publicly stated that the YSA is* the SWP's youth group. The National Headquarters of the YSA are located in Room 532-536, 41 Union Square West, New York City. On October 31, 1967, a second source advised that. at the 22nd National Convention of the SWP held in New York City from October 26, 1967, to October 29, 1967, it was stated that the YSA remained as the main recruiting ground for new SWP members. The SWP has been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450. Sources: - 48 ~ MW Bo06S Docld: 32959526 Page So?
| ‘ Letter to All Special Agents in Charge : RE: CHARACTERIZATION C# SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND HILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS | YOUTH AGAINST WAR AND FASCISH (YAY?) A source advised on March 29, 1965,, that the Youth Against War and Fascism, formerly: known as 5 Anti-Fascist Youth Committee, was established by the Horkers World Party (HWP) in the summer of 1862, to bring college and high school youth into the periphery of WP activities and thereby gain recruits for the organization. | A second source advised on October 23, 1964, that a flyer distributed by the YANF describes that organization as a militant organization cf young workers and worker-students for combating war and fascisn. The first source advised on May 1, 1968, that the YAWF maintains its headquarters at 58 West 25th Street, New York City and publishes a magazine called "The Partisan.” Sources: ° tae Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director SACLETTER 68-54 9/20/68 ~ 49 = NW 55069 DocId:32989528 Page 998
RERSONAL ATTENTION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT Ob YHSp Ee, 8-55 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 File No. . September 20, 1968 (A) STATEMENT OF THE DIRECTOR BEFORE THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF VIOLENCE - WASHINGTON, D. C. - SEPTEMBER 18, 1968 -- On September 18, 1968, I testified in Washington, D. C., before the National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence. This Commission, appointed by the President, is inquiring into the incidence of violence in our national life, institutions, customs, and laws. - Twenty-five copies of this statement are being forwarded to each office under separate cover. ‘You are instructed to give a copy of this statement to key law enforcement officials in your division. Any additional copies required should be requested by routing slip to ! the Bureau; Attention: Correspondence and Tours Section. 9-20-68 SAC LETTER 68-55 = (B) DEMONSTRATIONS AT THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION - CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST, 1968 -- The Bureau has prepared a monograph entitled 'The Politics of Street Revolutionists" which is based on an analysis of information developed to date concerning . efforts of various groups to disrupt the Democratic National Convention held in Chicago, Illinois, August 26-29, 1968. Copies of this document are being forwarded each office under separate communication. This document should be reviewed by Special Agent personnel of your office, however, its contents should not be discussed with any individuals not employed by the FBI. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director WW 55069 Doold: 329689523 Page 999
In Reply, Please Refer to File No. PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 68-63 UNITED STATES DEPARTME NP OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 November 5, 1968 (A) NATIONAL CRIME INFORMATION CENTER (NCIC) - SECURITIES FILE -- The NCIC computerized information system now includes files of stolen vehicles; felony vehicles; stolen vehicle identification plates, engines and transmissions; stolen license plates; stolen, missing and recovered guns; stolen articles; and wanted persons. An additional file, the Securities File, will be available in NCIC November 4, 1968, for the entry of "securities"' and for inquiry by all terminals in the NCIC system. To be acceptable for entry in this. file, a "security'' must have been stolen, embezzled, or counterfeited, "Securities, '' for the present purposes of this file, are currency (e.g. bills, bank notes) and those documents or certificates which generally are considered to be evidence of debt (e.g. bonds, debentures, notes) or ownership of property (e.g. common stock, preferred stock), and documents which represent subscription rights (e.g. rights, warrants) and which are of those types traded in the securities exchanges in the United States, except for commodities futures, Also inciuded are warehouse receipts, travelers checks and money orders, Personal notes, cashier's checks, officer's checks, certified checks, personal checks, company checks, and credit cards are not to be entered, Stolen currency now is being entered in the NCIC Article File, Currency entries which are active in the Article File will be con- verted at SOG to the Securities File format and re-entered in the latter file on November 4, 1968, Inquiries of and entries in the Securities File concerning currency should be made beginning November 4, 1968. A copy of NCIC Operating Manual revisions relating to procedures and codes for the Securities File is being furnished to each office for reference purposes under separate cover, Additional printed copies will be furnished each office promptly. NW 35069 Doocld:i32989520 Page i000.
Minimum information necessary for a security entry is: (1) type of security (e.g. U.S. Savings Bond, Federal Reserve Note, debenture, common stock, travelers cneck, etc.); (2) serial number; (3) denomination (e.g. $50, $1,000, etc.); (4) issuer; (5) owner; (6) date of theft; and (‘‘) your case or file number. Series year must be included when entering currency. Social security number of owner should be in- cluded when it can be obtained. For bonds, debentures, and other evidence of indebtedness, the maturity date (or issue date if no specific maturity date exists) and the interest rate or amount are of importance in making positive identification and should be included in entries. Inquiries of the Securities File generally are to be by type, serial number, denomination and issuer unless the available infor- mation is insufficient to do so. In such case inquiry may be made by type and owner, by owner and originating agency case number, or by social security number only. Inquiries relating to U.S. Treasury issues and to currency may be made by type, serial number and denomination (issuer not necessary). Those offices not having NCIC terminals may make requests to have securities indexed in the Securities File or to have a search made of the Securities File by submitting to the Bureau an airtel marked for the attention of the National Crime Information Center. Where a rapid check of NCIC is necessary you should direct it to the NCIC, TWX Number 710-822- 0006. The field office file number should be in any communication addressed © to NCIC. Manual and Handbook changes will follow. 11-5-68 SAC LETTER 68-63 -2- NW 55069 Doocld: 32989525 Page i001
\ * ; eo PR LRSCR ae eh 2 Raid SR BL RIES ‘(B) OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968 - PUBLIC LAW 90-351 -- The Department of Justice has recently advised as follows: “Agents of the FBI should continue to coordinate their activities as closely as possible with State and local law enforcement officers.'' The Department added that, "So long as information obtained by electronic surveillance by State or local officers has been obtained in accord with the relevant State statute, with Title Ill of the Safe Streets Act, and with other applicable requirements of the Constitution, the information may legitimately be used by Federal agents in the course of their investigative activities. " The Department also pointed out that Agents “should take reasonable measures to insure that their operations are based on information lawfully obtained, so that Federal prosecutions will not be tainted by illegal evidence." In this connection, Title III of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act sets strict requirements for the use of electronic surveillances by state or local law enforcement officers acting under court order, including a requirement that the surveillance must be carried out under a state statute enacted in compliance with the specific standards set by Title ITI. Henceforth, substantive Bureau cases stemming from state or local investigations which include the use of a court-approved electronic surveillance can be investigated by the field when such court approval is soundly based on the provisions of Title Il of captioned act. In this regard such cases should first be discussed with the appropriate United States Attorney for a determination as to the legality of the court approval under Title IM, and the Bureau musi be furnished an appropriate UACB communication including or immediately followed by a letterhead memorandum containing a summary of facis, the specific statutes under which the electronic device in question was _ authorized, the identity of the judge issuing the court order, date of issuance, the opinion of the United States Attorney and action to be taken. The same procedure should be followed in instances where Agents are invited to participate as observers in state or local raids of potential mutual interest when such raids stem from preliminary investigation which included the use of an electronic surveillance. 11/5/68 —- SAC LETTER 68-63 -3- NW 55069 DocId:32989528 Page i002
= NW 55069 Docld:32989528 Page i003 Le - _ (C) UNAUTHORIZED MAILING OF MOTOR VEHICLE MASTER KEYS -- Public Law 90-560 was approved by the President October 12, 1968. This law becomes effective 60 days after enactment and amends Section 2, Chapter 83 of Title 18, United States Code, adding Section 1716A entitled, "Nonmailable motor vehicle master keys."' This law prohibits the mailing or causing to be mailed of any motor vehicle master key, any pattern, impression, or mold. It also prohibits the mailing of advertisements for the sale of such keys. This law prohibits only mailing offenses and does not pertain to otherwise interstate transportation of master keys. The unauthorized mailing of motor vehicle master keys is a Postal violation. In the event a violation of this law is discovered during one of our investigations, the matter should be promptly referred to the nearest Postal Inspector's Office. Insure this is brought to the attention of all investigative personnel. (Security Letter on attached page) 11/5/68 SAC LETTER 68-63 -4-
Wo55069 Docld: 32989528 Page 1004 (D INVESTIGATION OF KLAN, WHITE HATE AND BLACK NATIONALIST GROUPS -- With the tense racial situation in the United States at this time, it becomes increasingly important that we are fully aware of the full text of speeches made by leaders of both black and white extremist groups at meetings and rallies. Many of the leaders of such groups, such as the Ku Klux Klan and the Black Panthers, travel extensively to make these speeches and during same, utter highly inflammatory statements. It is imperative that the communications furnished the Bureau concerning these meetings and rallies contain a comprehensive summary of the remarks made by the speakers, under the appropriate caption. , The Bureau has a responsibility to know and be able to advise appropriate officials of the plans, statements and threats of such agitators, as well as to develop information which could lead to possible future Federal prosecution. As you have been previously instructed and in your continuing coverage of these assemblages, you should, where appropriate, utilize security and racial informants, panel sources, ghetto informants and other contacts, to obtain the text of these speeches. This is to insure that there will be individuals available who may be in a position to testify at a later date. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director 11/5/68 SAC LETTER 68-63 , - 5-
1, nee PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 68-68 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 File No. November 26, 1968 | 5 a (A) REPORT WRITING - CRIMINAL FRAUDS AND OTHER ACCOUNTING MATTERS -- The Bureau has recently noted an increased incidence of the inclusion in investigative reports, on Criminal Fraud Matters and in other accounting-type investigations, of voluminous reproductions or extensive typed copies of documents or other material. This practice usually occasions the incorporation of considerable extraneous information in the reports, and often results in the inclusion in reports of reproductions - which are difficult to read. . J bit More properly, Agents should review pertinent documents, extract relevant information therefrom and include same in proper report form. This procedure would result in more concise, meaningful and comprehensible reports. In the event documents are considered to be of value to the United States Attorney or other recipient, they may be forwarded as enclosures to the report. Bring this to the attention of supervisory and Agent personnel. 11/26/68 | SAC_ LETTER 68-68 — ae _ (B) TRAINING - FILMS - FILM FEATURETTE ON THE FBI LABORATORY "DOCUMENT EXAMINATIONS" -- The Bureau has completed the fourth in a series of film featurettes being prepared on the work of the FBI Laboratory. Itis entitled "Document Examinations," is approximately 15 minutes in length, and is a 16-millimeter sound film in color. In addition to being shown to law enforcement groups for which you are providing training, this film has also been designed for use in connection with speaking engagements and television appearances in which you have been invited to participate. A permanent retention copy is being forwarded to each field office. £ (Security Letters on attached pages) MW 55069 Doold: 32989528 Page 1005
~ tae yk é°Nr ¥ NW 55069 Doocld: 32989528 Page 1006 (D) CUBAN INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES IN THE UNITED STATES - INTERNAL SECURITY- CUBA’-- SAC Letters 60-6 (B), January 28, 1960, and 67-8 (G), January 31, 1967, alerted you to the Cuban Govern- ment's continuing interest in penetrating FBI counterintelligence operations. An assignment given recently to one of our double agents by his principal, an official of the Cuban Mission to the. United Nations, confirmed that the FBI continues to be a major target of Cuban intel- ligence operations in the U. S. The double agent was instructed to develop information con- cerning personnel of the FBI and the Central Intelligence Agency. He was told to obtain names, home addresses, telephone numbers, physical descriptions, hobbies, likes and dislikes of such personnel, as well as complete descriptions of automobiles they operate. The double agent was also instructed to develop information concerning the manner in which the FBI recruits refugees for infiltration of Cuban organizations. Assure that appropriate personnel are aware of the Cuban Government's current interest in FBI personnel, methods, and equipment and that they comply with instructions in SAC Letters 60-6 (B).and 67-8 (G). Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director SAC LETTER 68-68 11/26/68 -3-
(C) CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS - INTERNAL SECURITY - COMMUNIST -- Set forth below is an up-to-date characterization of the Black Panther Party which has its headquarters in Berkeley, California, and branches in a number of cities throughout the United States. Ais According to its official newspaper, the Black Panther Party (BPP) was started during December, 1966, in Oakland, California, to organize black people so they can take control of the life, politics, and the destiny of the black community. It was organized by Bobby George Seale, BPP Chairman, and Huey P. Newton, BPP Minister of Defense. Newton is presently serving a sentence of 2 to 15 years on a conviction of man- slaughter in connection with the killing of an Oakland police officer. The official newspaper, "The Black Panther, '' which further describes itself as the ''Biack Community News Service," states that the BPP advocates the use of guns and guerrilla tactics in its revolutionary program to end oppression oi the black people. Residents of the black community are urged to arm themselves against the police who are con- sistently referred to in the publication as "pigs" who should be killed. ~ "The Black Panther" issue of September.7, 1968, contains an editorial by BPP Minister of Education, Géorge Mason Murray, which ends with the following: "Black men. Black people, colored persons of America, revolt everywhere! Arm yourselves. The only culture worth keeping is a revolutionary culture. Change. Freedom everywhere. Dynamite! Black Power. Use the gun. Kill the pigs everywhere." Included in the introduction to an article appearing in the October 5, 1968, edition of "The Black Panther" is the statement, "... we will not dissent from American Government. We will overthrow it." Issues of "The Black Panther" regularly contain quotations from the writings of Chairman MAO Tse-tung of the People's Republic of China and feature MAO's statement that "political power grows out of the barrel of a gun." . The national headquarters of the BPP is located at 3106 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, California. Branches have been established at various locations throughout the United States. SAC LETTER 68-68 _ 11/26/68 -2- W 55069 DBDoold: 32989520 Page i007