PAGE THREE SD 66-1714 LEON WILLIAMS WAS A SAN DIEGO CITY COUNCILMAN. GEORGE STEVENS HAS RECENTLY APPEARED ON A LOCAL SAN DIEGO TELEVISION NEWS PROGRAM STATING THATHE TRIED TO MEDIATE A SETTLEMENT BETWEEN MILITANT FACTIONS IN SAN DIEGO AND THAT HIS LIFE WAS THREATENED. HE STATED THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE FBI IN SAN DIEGO ADVISED HIM OF THE THREAT ON HIS LIFE. SAN DIEGO AGENTS HAVE NO RECOLLECTION AND THERE IS NO INDICATION IN PERTINENT FILES AS TO WHO WAS ADVISED CONCERNING THE FACT THAT FONTENETTE, STEVENS AND WILLIAMS WERE ON AN ASSASSINATION LIST OF THE BPP. AT 12292 NOON JANUARY 30, 1976, IT WAS ANNOUNCED THAT THE SAN DIEGO CITY COUNCIL HAS ORDERED A SIX MONTHS INVEST IGATION OF THE SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER THEY WERE CONNECTED WITH ANY OF THE BPP OR SECRET ARMY ORGANIZATION (SAO) ACTIVITIES OF THE FBI AND WHETHER THEY VIOLATED ANYONE'S CIVIL RIGHTS. CHIEF OF POLICE DESIGNATE WILLIAM KOLENDER WAS QUOTED AS SAYING THAT HE WOULD GIVE THE CITY COUNCIL ONE HUNDRED PERCENT COOPERATION IN THIS INVESTIGATION. «ft Is Catlahass  |- L292 p—) Ta ee 1 NOON Te ll PLEASE ACK FOR THREE ye Warp Gk Ie Khia —— CO - fe re Cot Ie Chgasd
FROM SUBJECT: a oa ‘GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 _ yn ¢ — " ' . OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 5010-196 : i MAY 1962 EDITION UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT 1L- Mr. J. AS Mintz heave Di 4 (Attn: P. V. Daly) De AD hw Memorandum 1 - Mr. W. R. Wannall pa , Comp. Syst. —_ Mr. W. R. Wannall Wei pate: 1/22/76 Ce Gen. Inv. 1 - Mr. J. G. Deegan pent: — . W. 0. Cregar ty) BE (Attn: J. T. Aldhizer) W8o tia a 7 qe 1 - Mr, W. 0, Cregar SENSTUDY 75 1 - Mr. S. F. Phillips Spec. Inv. 2% Trainj (fei : Director Sdc’y —_\O =X On 1/20/76, Mr. Steven Blackhurst, Deputy to Mr, Michael E, Shaheen, Jr., Special Counsel for Intéllige ' Coordination of the Department, furnished to Supervisor = P, V. Daly of the Legal Counsel Division Xerox copies of ‘. three "Secret" Bureau letterhead memoranda (LHMs) which are, in the Department file on King. Blackhurst asked that we ~ have someone make any necessary excisions in these LHMs = according to the procedures in effect for materials relating ~ to Martin Luther King, Jr,, it being noted that all thre A LHMs concerned King. According to Blackhurst, Senate Sele¢ét 3 Committee (SSC) Staff Member Michael Epstein desires copfés of these LHMs from the Department, reason unknown. We have reviewed these LHMs and find no reason for any excisions, they are being returned to. Mr, Blackhurst (4! ¢ through the Legal Counsel Division. For record purposes, copies have been made and are attached, or Ne COPY FILED RECOMMENDATION: REC-100 G ~e Vf, ‘ 35> | E £ 4 ® None. For information and record purposes. Enclosures OE ree F we 1 - 100-106670 (Martin Luther King, Jr.) SFP :1hb |hlo ATS NG Ne a UNCL: A Boe as Rie \ —FEB2 3 1976
. ta Reply, Please Refer to File No. Bu 100-106670 "RE: Martin Lut King ane RE Martin Luther KINZ, Jr. rts-ed ener sow. _ Qn. October 30, 196 who has furnisned reliable i . furnished int . Was in contac .said he wante “King, Jr., 99 November 15, ; ould invite the "right people" among wnon would be “millionaires, nd the governor." It was indicated reporters, donations. reliable information in the past, on November 2, i King, Jr., Was Buring the course - Jones about the advisability of which Joey AGams was planning ~ King mentioned ‘s+ plans. Jones told King that if oo) ‘Shich Adams can raise for King, he would not caré about ” Mo cancelling the affair. oe a tart +. This document contains neither | Ahn ba * L yecommendations nor canciusions of : : tu¢he FBI. It is. the property of oa ee: “us c senators, that this affair wou A second confidential source, me OTs “it and its contents rete Sd distributed oursice your agency. an keane Re De ae wis . ” wot, Bas - ~~? ft : ¢ 4 . : at. BY. oup | Lb —f— i, Lf 7 pea Excluded frdy Automat iDEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE peviay downgrading & id be yaad ~ - u@ AG ‘ one UNITED granns(DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - ; . FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION . Mit, ate CONFIDENTIAL sAceaN New York, New York INTERHAL SECURITY peony eure a, . PON OEE OL TEN A vata) cand ™ TTA MAT weet TS ty November 18, 1963 Security Matter - OCEMRVLSE 7” a confidential source, Formation in the past, indicaved that Clarence Jones + with Joey Adams on that date, Adams d to give a party in honor of Martin Luther ~ 1963. Adams said he would yt 7° ormation which id’ lay the groundwork for future — who has furnished formation which indicated that, Martin Luther in contact with Jones on that date. - of their conversation, King talked to cancelling the party for him on November 15. with -nis furnished int 1963, that this date would conflict 3t was not for the money the FBI and is loaned to your agency; are not to be . declassific CE * ih ‘ Lei a id
Pica SRE TRE ° - ~ _ Ret Martin Luther King, JY. Security Matter - © CONFIDEWW tu Qn November 4, 1963, the first confidential source furnished information which indicated that Adams and Jones had a discussion on that date. Adams spoke of the party, which he was having for Martin Luther King, jr., and during the course of this discussion, Jones agreed to be a co-host at this affair. Jones said he wouid attempt to get James Baldwin, the author,:- to attend. Adams mentioned that he had raised $3,000 for travel expenses. Jones said that he has impressed upon King that this party would be the most important thing he can do in this area. . - Qn November 14, 1963, the first confidential suurce PY furnished information which indicated that there was to be nA Salute to Martin Luther King's Mother" to be held at the Sert Ballroom, Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, at 6 p.m, on November 4, "4963. There was no indication that Martin Luther King, JYr., would attend. - On November 14, 1963, the first confidential source - furnished information that Clarence Jones made an effort to contact King at several hatels in the New York area on the evening of November 14, 1963, but was unsuccessful in reaching him. Among the hotels where Jones tried to contact ‘King was the Waldorf-Astoria. On November 14, 1963, a third confidential source, who has furnished reliabie information in the past, furnished information that Joey Adams was to have a cocktail party 0M ‘November 15, 1963, at 5.p.m. at his residence at 1050 Fifth - Avenue. Martin Luther King, Jr., was expected to attend. ‘whe first source furnished information on November 15, 1963, that Martin juther King, Jr.'s assistant attempted to. ate contact Clarence Jones at the law office of {ubell, Lubell and Jones of which Clarence Jones is a partner on the afternoon of November 15, 1963. King's assistant said that King wanted to talk to Jones, and he mentioned that King would be leaving town within 15 or 20 minutes. He was advised that Jones was “at lunch but an attempt would be made to contact him. King's : ‘assistant said that Kin could be reached at telephone number EL 5-3000, Extension 1302 and 1304. - BoNeIDENTIN % oy ater sea’s )
NOSE aaa ae aa Wi mecrem prema renner rman ren “Re: “Martin Luther King, Jr. -In this mess," Jones stated that King was very sick and ’ will be in bed for at least ten days. Jones said King was . My . . . ae i ~_— phrrg, bts ‘ 2° Soy ‘ enews ne cperee omearenne CONFIDENTIAL ; ; ac Security Matter - C ee . . _ it is to be noted that telephone number EL 5~3000 - is listed'to the Waldorf-Astoria, 50th Street and Park Avenue, New York City. On November 15, 1963,. the first confidential source furnished information which indicated that Joey Adams was in contact with Clarence Jones on the afternoon of that date, Adams said he could not believe that Martin Luther King, Jr., would let him down by playing sick and not attending the party, Adams said he was sorry he had gotten "mixed up on his way to Atlanta, but would stop en route in order to see his staff, en ~~ Clarence Jones is the General Counsel | bes for the Gandhi Society for Human Rights, : 15 East 40th Street, New York City, _A fourth confidential source, who has |: : furnished reliable information in the fons . F Past, advised on February 26, 1957, _ that he identified a photograph of fo Re Clarence Jones as a person whom he - a knew during late 1953 or early 1954 [ ae . to be a member of and in a position of 7 ON. - - ‘leadership _in ‘the Labor Youth League (LYL) { (/ . The LYL has been designated pursuant | '. to Executive Order 10450, . a "Who's Who in America" of 1962.63 - lists Joey Adams as a comedian and author, oo; ee eae t 3 4 3 é tee st 3 q - ~ Tie rae! Te
’ pow smmrersanninn a nw bt ETI METS OHI Orie oe, . tet "30, pine se = ‘ < a @xirep STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION a a i fn Reply, Please Refer to New York, New York ileNo” 7 October 1, 1967 _. SECRET a eo "EM ye 0 us yecarpee API ry7 say's 5 : , r mo a PE WHERE gprqy, HP Martin Luther King, Jr. _ Racial Matters 2 On September 30, 1963, 2 confidential source who has furnished reliable information in the past, furnished information which indicated that on that date ‘Martin Luther King held a discussion with Clarence Jones ‘regarding his book. . 5 ‘ - King said he wants his book published as soon as possible. : . . . Jones remarked that he had checked on a. publishing date and doesrot pelieve the book will be ~ published until the first of the year. ; - BS _.,. King said he will be in New York at about ps B00. ae Saturday, October 5, 1963. oY, [sey Jones said the affair for Saturday evening VK is coming along wery well, $47,000 of the $62,000 house - is already sold. That 75% of the profits will go to the "Voter Education Committee" and 25% to the Gandhi Society -for Human Rights. King is to sit with Mayor Wagner and “Senator Javits of New York. King will make-a short speech. This document contains neither recommendations Ed nor conclusion of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. ia It is the property of the Federal Bureau of Investigation BOs and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not ae * ed to be distributed. outside your agency. . ae eh he ssomr | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | © roup \I 122} OCT 4 1963 [5° } Excluded Fron matic rangne tee MIM. BP. Dowhsra i URW een Gaeac = | civ. RIGHIS DIV": - - *"™—Gen. Dh Seas ° . “ . 1007 10 WG 70 2493 ~~ ~ o —_ 4 . “ oft ‘ = a sow rae re te te mee
~ SECRET Martin Lut her King, Jr. The "New York Times" newspaper i dated September 15, 1962. states " "The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Board of Directors of the ; Gandhi Society for Human Rights 7 cordially invites you to a Gala Benefit Concert featuring Frank Sinatra and Lena Horne at Carnegie Hall, Saturday at 8:30 pm, October 5, 1903" at New York. King therasked Jones if he knows of anyone ‘who could -regliace Jack O*Dell (Hunter O'Dell) in New ork. Jones said he nad discussed the matter with ‘our friénd" yesterday.. oy ' Jones said he hesitates to ask Adam Clayton Powell about a replacement because ae would put in his whole staff, sot Jones asked King about one George Lawrence. King said Lawrence just disappeared, he had checks worth $6,000 that he did not return. King said the. ; last mail appeal was in May and there should be another . "7 7 one, as soon as possible. ; en Jones said he would takk to “our friand"” -— oO about the matter. * The source further advised that an invitation “, -. Will be sent to Attorney General Robert Kennedy,inviting himto thconcert und a reception to be held after the Concert at Carnegie Hall, Saturday evening, October 5, 1963, at New York. . Se p Temas, + = sgue Sy. SECRET ~2.
‘reliable information in the ‘past advised that on " Labor Youth League (LYL) twee ey yom Spee oe oer ane Ce ee es er ERE Sonne a  Snetpe Sacra Martin Luther King, Jr. As of September 15, 1963, ENS Jones was the General Counsel for the Gandhi Society for Human’ Rights, 15 _ East: 40th Street, New York City. A second confidential source who has furnished February 26, 1957, he identified a photo of Clarence Jones— as the person whom he knew during late 1953 or early 1954 to be a member of and ina py eeen of leadership in the ; The LYL has been eel pursuant to Executive Order 10450. “The third confidential source advised on September 17, 1953, that as of July, 1962, Hunter Pitts O'Dell was considered by the Communist Party, United States of America, as a member of its National Committee S§ rial . toe a ot a ri 7 “ hp Tap tyengtetygemetamer ofthe dee os cd wy ot Parts bad ¢ SECRET
SEGRE (i i} a. aremxr offs a UNWED STATES DEPARTMEN'? Of STICE ° FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ts In Reply. Please Refer to File No. New York 100-136585 _ New York, New York Bureau 100-106670 . , September 17; 1993 CONFIDENTIAB N\ Re: “Mertin Luther Ming Seeurity Yatiir - © Racial Matters - -_ on september 17, 1963, a confidential source, who has furnished roliabl the past, furnished in formabion i Martin Luther ine and Clarence J resarcinsg te manner in whieh tne bombing incident which occurred Se ‘in Birminghen. As of July 3, 1963, Clarenco Jones was the Gonoral Gounsel for the Gandhi art. | Sooioty for Human Rights, 15 East 40th ead co Street, Now York City. — . oe A second confidential sources, who has AS ‘furnished reliable information in the past, Fae advised that on February 26, 1957, he re - - Adentificd a photograph of Glarence gongs 7S - : as the psrson whom he imew during aes a 1953 or early 195), to be a ‘membor of, 2 - . in a position of icad chip in, the babo sos es oo, Youth League (LY) (ud) The LYL has been Gee pursuant to Executive Order 1014.50, Se rar aa | Sp HEE a i DEPARTMEP AY GF 3US oe : Excluded Fhom Aukome able SEP 19 1953 cI ¥ ! yp. Downg7'a Und i penn ane ppgein| wy RM - Deal | Ne aus Buaes) rp This document contains neither wseomlerantatn betray Se conclusions of the FBI. It is the proporty of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents ‘ are not to be distributed outside your agencye. | CONFIDENTIAG , Ve ~ 1OG-166W-AT a
CONFIDENTIA:, =| ot Martin Luther King , According ta this first source, Jones suggested to King that King, A. Phillip Randolph (head of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters) and Roy Wilkins (Executive Secretary’ ~ National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) issue a call to the six organizations (presumably civil rights organizations) and to the Negro population of the nation for a work stoppage or a period of ‘Silence at the time of the funeral for the Birmingham bombing _ victims. Jones stated that the funeral was to be held Wednesday September 18, 1963, at 3:30 p.m. Jones also stated that this type of proposal would demonstrate King's leadership in civil rights in this country. King stated that he felt that this idea was an PSS NT one and that Sede A action would have to be taken, . The first source . further advised that on the same Gate, Clarence Jones spoke to Bayard Rustin (Deputy — Director of the March on Washington) advising him that Jones- and King had discussed a tentative plan whereby King, Randolph, Wilkins and the other three Negro. organizations would issue @ joint appeal to the Negro citizenry and our friends in:the white community, that there be a complete stoopage of activity, @ national standstill of activity for five or ten minutes at the time of the funeral of the Birminghaltl bombing victims. -Rustin agreed thet something like this should be done but stated that there was not sufficient time to do it properly. - Rustin further stated that it was his opinion that King could do.a much better job after the funeral and suggested to Jones that they take more time to think this through more carefully. Jones agreed and nothing further was decided on this point. . . a” . . fo. . | GoNFIDENTIA {tn jt he ca | fey