Letter to Ail 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 legaliy 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 publica- tions and holds symposiums concerning Marxism. A £ifth 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 reco: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 Sociaiist 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 individuals, 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 NW 35069 Docld: 329089528 Page 472
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS 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 to the United Nations (CMUN), many Cuban personnel attend its functions and at least an indirect link with CMUN 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 ias Americas supported by the Cuban Government, 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 after the one in Cuba. ; Sources: NW 35069 Docld: 32909528 Page 473
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTEE TO FREE _ “Pollowing 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 . eee (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 ot ; 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 literature 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. HW 35069 Docld: 329599528 Page 474 : r
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 WCPOCC 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: 1. To conduct guerrilla warfare training, including the use of firearms; 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. On May 22, 1968, a second source advised that the CPUSA, M-L, continued to exist. 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 vublish periodicals and pamphiets and other printed material in the English language and in foreign languages." "To prepare and edit materials for publication and publishers, educationai 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: 329899526 Page 475
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, New 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." Source: on mo 1 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 & 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 «~ NW 35069 Doclid: 32989528 Page 476 . ; : if
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 ~ = Mailing 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 newspaper. 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. 8S. 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. NW 35069 Docld: 329599528 Page 477
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 Klavern #1, DK, KKKK, Inc., East Chattanooga, Tennessee, consisting of ten members, including leaders of the klavern, and two alternates 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 any acts of violence. Majority of the leaders and members of this group terminated their membership in the DK, KKKK, Inc., in December, 1965, when a dispute arose over leadership of this organization, - ll - MW 55069 Docld: 32989528 Page 476
y Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS During the period 1962 to present, ail public facilities, public schools, restaurants, sports activities, and places of amusement have been integrated in Chattanooga, Tennessee, aS well as housing projects located in the vicinity of East Chattanooga, where a number of klansmen and sympathizers reside. On several eccasions 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 involved in above demonstrations, not to be in the vicinity of where such denonstrations 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, KKEK, 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. Sources: 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 (FCBC), 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 "Mezhdunarodnaya Kniga" (Internationai Book), . _ Moscow, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). For this foreign principal, FCBC imports books, periodicals, maps, records, pamphiets, post cards, and other publications from the USSR, and exports journals, 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, NW 35069 Docld: 32999525 Page 475
ra 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 "Freedomways" 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 — ‘ ° held 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," NW 35069 Docld: 32939528 Page 450 eS! ef dt te et I Si =
Py Letter to All Special Agents in Charge | RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS A third source advised on February 16, 1968, that a committee fron the 6th Assembly District Club, Kings 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 May 2, 1968, a source advised the Fruit of Islam (FOI) is a group within the Nation of islam (NOI) composed of all male members. its purpose is to protect officials 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 drili and judo 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: - NW 35069 Docld: 329599525 Page 401
u 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 The "Gtide 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": "1, ... ‘established by the American Labor Party in 1947 as a'l'progressive"weekly ... it has manifested itself 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, 1968, the "National Guardian" would henceforth be known as the "Guardian." 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 Hast 4th Street, New York, New York. 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 ~ NW 35069 Doocld: 32989528 Page 462
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 sv Icy" ashe ever ER ASS The "Inner City Voice” (ICV) 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 black revolutionaries in Detroit, Michigan, have begun work on the production of a new newspaper. it is hoped the first edition 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 a mass circulating revolutionary propaganda organ. The bulletin states the newspaper is to concentrate on locai 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 Icy have tees 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. MW 35069 Doocld:32959526 Page 453
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 ~17 - Nw 35069 Docld: 32999525 Page 464 —
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE; CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVZRSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS - Department of Justice pursuant 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 individuais, companies, and organizations." “JEWISH CURRENTS," FORMERLY SWISH 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 Pecember 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 issue contained this announcement of policy: Jewish Lite 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, August 25, 1956, page 93," NW 35069 Doocld: 329599525 Page 465
| HW 55069 Doocld: 32969526 Page 456 Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS "7,ABOR 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 __, Detroit, Michigan, 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 Ciub, 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 regularly as a "bi-monthly journal." The masthead of “Labor Today," Volume 7, Number 1, March-April, 1968, 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 Special 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 periodicals 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: "LUDOVE NOVINY" q A source advised on May 1, 1968, that "Ludove Noviny" (Peoples News) is a Slovak-language newspaper published weekly since 1951 at 1510 West 18th Street, Chicago, Yllinois. Since its inception to the present time, 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 (ZWO)). The IWO has been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450. . Source: ~ 20 ~ NW 55069 Docld: 32989528 Page 467 ee ee |
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS MERIT PUBLISHERS, formerly Pioneer Publishers & source advised on May 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: "MM INUTEMEN" The “Minutemen™ was organized in June, 1960. Its present headquarters are Norborne, Missouri. a Norborne, Missouri, has been publicly identified as the founder and National Coordinator of the organization since its inception. Membership of the "Minutemen" is claimed by .. DePugh to be in excess of 35,000 members; however, confidential sources 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 purpose to be the resistance to, and exposure of, the spread of Communist influence within the United States; for the formation of a guerrilla 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 - MW 55069 Docld: 329899526 Page 466
NW 55069 DocTd: 325989528 Page 469 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 guerrilla tactics wherein machine guns, mortars, grenades, and other firearms were employed. Sources: ; . - , foo 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 .
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. 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 MPIPR as "an act of Yankee imperialism to maintain the coionial 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 (NOI) composed of all female members. Its purpose is to train. ~ 23 ~ NW 55069 Docld: 32989523 Page 490 |
. 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 whomuembers 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 Michigan, in the early I930'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-~ called Negro out of slavery in the wilderness of North America by establishing an indenendent black nation within the United States. Headquarters of the NOI is lecated 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 white race, referred to as "devils," in the United States; and that the white race because of its exploitation of the sc-called Negro will be destroyed by Allah 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 in 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 follovers. Source: _. NW 35069 Docld: 329089528 Page 451
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 Abotish 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 nationai 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, Page 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. 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 ~ 25 = NW 35069 Doold:i32989528 Page 492
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 resolved and passed that their name be changed to National Ku Klux 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 - NW 35069 Docld: 32909528 Page 493
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, 1956. 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 literature, 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 to 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 assSaSSination. (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." - 27 - Mw 55069 Docld: 32989528 Page 494
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" announced 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 the 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 ~ 28 - NW 55069 Docld: 32989520 Page 495 . ig
. Letter 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 later 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 dominated and follows the Communist Party line. "Nova Doba" frequently 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, Illinois, was organized as a printing company in January, 1943. At that time the company regularly printed "Nova Doba," 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 itself with the printing of "Nova Doba," "Ludove Noviny," and“Narodni Glasnik," Czech-, Slovak-, and Croatian-language weekly newspapers, respectively, which are communist 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. : con Sources: - 29 - WW ‘55069 Doold: 32999528 Page 496 ee sss
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 world. Its New York office is located in Room 367, United Nations Secretariat Building, New York City. It follows an editorial policy which is anti-United 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 Federal District Court, Washington, D, 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-Leninisn. 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. I% officers were identified ast » New York, President; ‘New. York; and . pan Francisco, Vice Presidents. A 20-member National Committee was elected to direct the party until the next convention. NW 35069 Doold:i32989525 Page 497
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS 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 assertedly 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 Maicolm X Society met March 30-31, 1968, at Detroit, Michigan, to establish a 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. NW 35069 Docld: 329599525 Page 496
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 4 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 & 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 recognized 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 capitalist and imperialist nations. -~ 32 - MW 55069 Doold: 32809525 Page 499
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’ Ss “Black Stalin." Freeman served as RAM Chairman with _ (now of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) serving as RAM Field Chairman. 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 ‘ bees 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 Docld: 32989528 Page 500
. NW 35069 “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 Illinois, 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 FRIENDS OF POLAND ; ormeriy Known aS SOCIETY FOR RELATIONS WITH POLAND (Towarzystwo Lacznosci Z Proiska) 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 = DocTd: 32989528 Page 501
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 article captioned, "Tenth Anniversary Celebration of Society for Relations With Poland is a Success" in which announcement is made that ata business meeting held 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 Ludowy," (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. ***Two 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 ,**«x" (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 Jusvice, Washington, D. C., the Sovfoto Agency, Room 1008, 25 West 43rd Street, New York, New York, is registered with the NW 55069 Docld: 32989526 Page 502
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 principais, including China Photo Service, Peking, China. Other names aiso used by Sovfoto Agency are Hastfoto 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 the Spartacist 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 a2 workers' class society. The March-April, 1968, issue of "Spartacist" indicates "Published by the Central Committee of the Spartacist League." The SWP has seven designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450. Sources: - 36 - NW 35069 Docld: 329599525 Page 503 ee
‘Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE; CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS STUDENT NONVIOLENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE s The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), headquartered at 360-362 Nelson Street, S. W., Atlanta, Georgia, i8 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 develop 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 all its life-sucking tentacles of exploitation and racism that choke the people of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The realities of black life, together with the recognition instilled in SNC workers forced its members to further popularize the legitimacy of self-defense and rebeilions when oppression became too great." From May, 1966, until May, 1967, Stokely Carmichael was National Chairman of SNCC. As of July, 1968, Carmichael resided 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 Central 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 - MW 55069 Docld: 329899526 Page 504
; 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 fouhding convention held at Port Huron, Michigan, in June, 19862. 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 "yadically 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 "responsible 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 SDS, an SDS spokesman 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). 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 - NW 35069 Doocld: 32989528 Page 305
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge 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 generally contains articles critical of United States foreign policy and accuses the United States of imperialism throughout the world with emphasis placed on Africa and Latin America. Volume I, Number [, May, 1967, issue of the TCICB contained an article entitled "Tri-Continental Information Center Founded,*t which stated in part as follows: "The Tri-Continental Information Center has been established to raise, through education and information, an anti-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. 8. 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 - 39 - NW 35069 Docld: 329599528 Page 506 TT
Letter to AlI 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 (UFKKK) A source advised on August 20, 1955, that a new organization known aS Florida Ku Kiux Klan (FKKK) had been formed at Maccienny, Florida, on August 14, 1955, by former members of the Association of Florida Ku Klux Klan (AFKKK). The objectives of this group, according to a second source, are to oppose integration in the schools and to fight communisn. 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 AFKEK. 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 Kians, Knights of the Ku Klux Kian, -~ 40 ~ NW 35069 Doold:i32989528 Page 307
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 maintains 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-SV). 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 Walter D. Teague, Chairman. The USCANLF~SV supports the aims of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam (NLF) and the right of the people of Vietnam to seif-determination without the presence of United States troops. It calis for the immediate withdrawal of all United States troops from Vietnam. ft 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:i 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: NW 35069 Docld: 329089528 Page 506
‘ . Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS W.E.B. DuBOIS CLUBS OF AMERICA A source advised that on October 26-27, 1963, a conference of members of the Communist Party, USA (CPUSA), including national functionaries, met in Chicago, Illinois, for the purpose of setting in motion forces for the establishment of a2 new national Marxist-oriented youth organization which would hunt for the most peaceful transition to socialism. The delegates were toid 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 still supported the pian to buiid "Lert" socialist centers and to solidify the Party base through the DCA. This source aiso advised in September, 1966, that Daniel Rubin, CPUSA National Organizational Secretary, stated the Party believes the DCA should have a working class outlook and be a mass organization favorable to socialism, socialist countries and Marxism, and in April, 1967, Gus Hall, cpuUSsA 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. ~ 42 ~ MW 55069 Docld: 32999526 Page 509
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 BCA is located at 34 West i7th Street, New York, New York. Sources: WHITE KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN OF __ BOGALUSA, LOUISIANA (WKEKK) The source advised on May 23, 1968, that the White Knights of the Ku Klux Kian of Begaiusa, Louisiana, (WKKKK), was formed at a meeting of the Bogalusa, Louisiana, unit of the White Knights of the Ku Kiux Klan of Mississippi (WKKKKOM) which was heid on August 21, 1967, at Bogalusa, Louisiana. At this meeting the members of the Bogalusa, Louisiana, unit of the WEKKKKCH voted to pull away from the state organization effective September 1, 1967, and to continue to operate as an independent Klan group. The reason for concluding this association with the state organization was that members ci the Bogalusa unit had become very unhappy in regard to sending monthiy 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. The members voted to refer to themselves and their unit as the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan with the aims and purposes continuing to be to promote and naintain 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 May 24, 1968, a source advised as follows: ~ 43 - | NW 35069 Doold:i32989528 Page 310
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS 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 Wohlforth group adhered to the views of British Trotskyisits, 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 Trcetsky. 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, the 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 radical and militant organizations, concentrating 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 buiid 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 keen 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 21st Street, New York, New York. - 44 - HW 35069 Doocld:i32989528 Page D1i1
¥ ooo wa "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. Source: WORKERSe 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 involved cooperation with the Communist Party (CP) periphery-individualis 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 rev@lutionary 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, a 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 - NW 35069 ‘Doocld: 32989528 Page Dif
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL,KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS WORLD FELLOWSHIP, INC. (WFI), also 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 appearing there, which programs and speakers have been 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 - NW 55069 DoeTd:32989528 Page 513
*« kheétter 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 £ifth 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 35069 Doocld: 32959525 Page 514
» Letter 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. YOUNG SOCIALIST ALLIANCE The May, 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, Pennsylvania. 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 publiciy 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 55069 Docld: 32999526 Page 515
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge RE: CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBVERSIVE, RACIAL, KLAN, WHITE HATE, AND MILITANT BLACK ORGANIZATIONS YOUTH AGAINST WAR AND FASCISM (YAWF) A source advised on March 29, 1965, that the Youth Against War and Fascism, formeriy known as the Anti-Fascist Youth Committee, was established by the Workers World Party (WwW) in the summer of 1962, 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 YAWF describes that organization as a militant organization cof young workers and worker-students for combating war and fascism. The first source advised on May 1, 1968, that the YAVF maintains its headquarters at 58 West 25th Street, New York City and publishes a magazine calied "The Partisan.” Sources:* © Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director SAC LETTER 68-54 ; 9/20/68 - 49 = MW 55069 Docld: 329899526 Page 516
PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 67-3 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, DC. 20535 File No. o January 10, 1967 _ (A) TRAINING - FIREARMS AND DEFENSIVE TACTICS - CALENDAR YEAR 1967 -- Attached are copies of the Field Firearms and Defensive Tactics Training Program for the 1967 calendar year. Your attention is directed to changes in the Shotgun Course #4 and the Machine Gun Course. Relative to ammunition orders, you should estimate your ammunition needs as accurately as possible, taking into consideration National Academy associates who attend field firearms training sessions. Ammunition orders for the period of August 1, 1967, to January 31, 1968, should be submitted to reach the Bureau no later than May 1, 1967. Ammunition needed for the period February 1, 1968, to July 31, 1968, must be ordered no later than November 1, 1967. 1-10-67 ; SAC LETTER 67-3 , | (B) BUREAU CODES - SECURITY OF COMMUNICATIONS -- It has been 7 called to the Bureau's attention that one field office has been following the undesirable procedure of posting on the AFSAM 7 code machine daily, when the rotor settings are changed, the "date group," followed by “indicator rotor alignment." Transposition of use of these components in encoding messages has resulted in violation of Bureau's regulations designed to prevent compromise of the AupAM 7 coding system. If followed in your office, discontinue this procedure, posting on the AFSAM 7 code machine only the indicator rotor alignment," the numerals for the day of the month, and the initials of the employee posting this information on the code machine. The ''date group" may be posted elsewhere but not in the immediate vicinity of the code machine where it can be confused with the "indicator rotor alignment." NW_55069 Doeld:32989528 Page 519 \puomnenne ravenna joraczestne pee
(C) FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY ASSOCIATES RETRAINING SESSIONS FOR 1967 -- Advise the Bureau, Attention: Training Division, by June 1, 1967, the dates and places of your 1967 retraining sessions for graduates of the FBI National Academy. If your retraining session will be held in advance of that date, Bureau should be given at least 30 days' notice. The Bureau should be furnished with the detailed program to be followed, and your personal attention should be given to the planning of these sessions to make certain that the emphasis is on subject matter of value and interest to the graduates who will attend. All correspondence should be directed to the Bureau, Attention: Training Division, and should be submitted on an unless~advised-to-the-contrary- by-Bureau (UACB) basis. You are reminded that in July, 1967, there will be a Sectional ‘ Retraining Session in Section I (Western States) from July 16 - 19 at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, Colorado. There should be no regularly scheduled chapter retraining sessions held in Section I during 1967. Graduates from the ' 18 Western States as well as from the rest of the chapters should be invited to participate, as always, in your field firearms training programs, police schools and other Bureau functions. To assist the host chapter in Denver, each Special Agent in Charge of field offices located in states making up Section I should make certain that all eligible graduates in their territories are aware of the retraining session in Denver and have notified the secretary of their own chapter whether they expect to attend. All SACs should be aware that any graduate in good standing is welcome to attend Sectional Retraining Sessions in any section. Any graduate expecting to attend the retraining session in Denver should be advised to make proper reservations through the host chapter without delay. The results achieved at the four Sectional Retraining Sessions held in 1965 and 1966 were most gratifying and I expect the personal attention of each SAC to stimulate interest in this important FBI National Academy program. (Security Letter on attached pages) 1-10-67 SAC LETTER 67-3 -2- ..NW 55069 Docld:32989528 Page 520 ee
_ MW 55069 Doold: 32869526 Page 521 . (D) ESPIONAGE AND FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE INVESTIGATIONS -- To compensate for the curtailment of confidential investigative techniques, which may continue indefinitely, there is an imperative need to strengthen live source coverage in the espionage and foreign intelligence fields. Seat of Government supervision of these matters indicates greater emphasis must be placed on development of confidential sources who are in a position to furnish the operational information concerning the movements, activities, and contacts of a subject which in the past has often been provided by confidential techniques. Consider neighbors, fellow employees, tradesmen, and other persons who are able and willing’to furnish, on a confidential basis, information available to them because of their position in relation to a subject. In each investigation, carefully analyze what information is needed, what persons may be able to provide it and which of them may be approached. In every such case, the Agent and Supervisor should consciously consider whether all reasonable effort has been expended along these lines. Seek confidential sources whose information can complement other : westigative measures such as, for example, to indicate when physical _surveillances could be most productive or where they could be initiated from ' remote points. ‘Hereafter, in contacts with such confidential sources you should overlook - no opportunities to develop them as informants. If, as a result of their continued relationship with the Bureau, they prove willing to go out of their way to cultivate or ingratiate themselves with a subject, they may be able to contribute extremely valuable information. Any person willing to engage actively in observing and furnishing information should be considered for development as a potential security informant. Due to the urgency of our needs, background investigations of both confidential sources and potential informants must be completed without delay. Due to the sensitive nature of these investigations, preliminary pretext interviews will often be necessary to appraise the cooperativeness of prospective live sources. The same Agent who will subsequently handle a live source should not, of course, ‘conduct the pretext interview if this technique will thereby be revealed. _ a 10-67 SAC LETTER 67-3 -3-
; NW 35069 Docld: 329089528 Page 522 During forthcoming field office inspections emphasis will be placed not only on the number and quality of informants and potential informants developed by each Agent but also on the number and quality of confidential sources developed and on the overall adequacy of coverage in individual cases assigned to each Agent. In reviewing case files, the Inspection Staff will evaluate whether the investigation being conducted is producing the substantive information required to resolve the case and whether proper initiative is being exercised to this end. The Inspection Staff will inquire specifically into cases where shortcomings are found and such inquiries will include individual interviews with the Agent and Supervisor responsible. The Bureau continues to have full responsibility for penetrating foreign intelligence operations and uncovering the activities of foreign agents, and it must meet these responsibilities with those investigative procedures © which are available. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director Enclosures for (A) 1-10-67 SAC LETTER 67-3 ~ 4-0
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D.c. 20535 File No. January 19, 1967 (A) MICROPHONE AND RECORDING DEVICES -- For your future guidance, Bureau approval will not be granted for the use of microphones or any other type of recording device in connection with the investi- gations conducted by your office. In accordance with current provisions expressed by the Acting Attorney General, the internal security field is excepted. These instructions are to be strictly adhered to regard- less of opinions furnished by Departmental attorneys or United States Attorneys as to the legality of evidence obtained in such a manner. + Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director “ AW SS 06S — Booted 32e89528—_Bage—323_ PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 67-5 -
PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 67-6 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 File No. ; J anuary 24, 1967 (A) FIREARMS EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING -- Recently, in two field divisions, firearms were accidentally discharged while being handled by Special Agents. These occurrences clearly indicate a lack of proper caution in the use of firearms and the need to stress safety measures in handling them. In order to prevent any further such serious incidents, all Special Agents should be reminded of the absoluie necessity of exercising extreme caution at all times and of complying carefully with Bureau instructions in handling both Bureau and personally owned firearms. In addition, ail Special Agents should be warned that they are not to familiarize themselves with firearms in field offices. 1/24/67 SAC LETTER 67-6 ' (B) RESIDENT AGENTS - TRANSFER MATTERS -- You are reminded that in view of expenses involved in transferring personnel complete justification must be furnished in recommending assignment of an agent to a resident agency and only those agents who unquestionably possess the proper attri- butes considered essential in order to function properiy in a resident agency - _ Should be considered. Recommendations for multiple transfers should - be avoided. In connection with first-office agents, recommendaticns for transfers to resident agencies should be kep* at an absolute minimum and when submitted should reflect careful consideration of all factors including experience of agent involved, marital status and any factors affecting costs. Bear in mind that first-office agents must first participate in six weekly conferences and that they will be considered for rotation to another office after approximately one year. The designation "headquarters fixed"' with respect to resident agents is being abolished and all agents assigned to a resident agency are being designated resident agents. In those cases where no Alternate Senior Resident Agent has been approved because of his present designation as a "headquarters fixed'' agent, you should submit recommendations on a UACB basis. MW 55069 Docld: 32989528 Page 524
(C) IDENTIFICATION RECORDS - ARREST DISPOSITIONS -- Manual of Instructions provides disposition of all arrests on FBI Identification Records involving a fugitive should be obtained promptly during course of investigation; further, that all dispositions on Identification Records must be accounted for on arrests of Bureau subjects in all cases wherein prosecution has been authorized. (Volume II, Section 49, page 5 and Volume I, Section 7, page 13. )- Your attention also is directed to SAC Letter 66-74 dated November 29, 1966, which stressed necessity for prompt submission of final disposition data to Identification Division for which arrest fingerprint cards have previously been forwarded. Currently, you are discussing disposition procedures with ‘an appropriate official of each law enforcement agency in your territory and have been instructed to advise the Bureau when this program is completed. To further emphasize necessity for submission of final arrest disposition data for FBI Identification Records, Bureau is considering other measures to “insure our records are up to date and as complete as possible in every instance. In this regard you should conduct a three-month survey commencing February 1, 1967, and ending April 30, 1967, as follows: In addition to obtaining final arrest disposition data missing from fingerprint entries on an FBI Identification Record as now provided by Manual of Instructions in fugitive cases and cases where prosecution has been authorized, you are to apply the same procedure to all other FBI Identification Records received by your office during the pertinent period. This will include records of suspects, applicants, informants, etc., either obtained by your submission of fingerprints, a Bureau form such as FD-9 or FD-165 or by any other means. Two computations should be maintained - one to show statistics and cost under present system and another to report same information for records falling into the new category. When results are received from all field offices, a decision will be made as to whether this new procedure should be adopted on a permanent basis. For your information, Identification Division will run a similar but not a duplicate survey commencing February 1, 1967, in certain select cases. It is presumed Form FD~10 will be used in most instances by the field to obtain missing disposition data and this, of course, ‘should be routed © to the Identification Division after pertinent information is noted in the field office file. Since survey will end April 30, 1967, allow an additional 45 days for replies to be received. Tabulate results and send them to Identification ‘Division with any comments you may wish to make concerning effectiveness of program and problems encountered. 1/24/67 | SAC LETTER 67-6 ~2- MW 55069 Doold: 32899525 Page 525
Specific items needed in each category are (1) number of Identification Records received during survey period, (2) number of inquiries made re missing disposition data, (3) number of responses received, (4) number of instances where final disposition known to contributor and number of instances where final disposition unknown, (5) cost - estimate man-hours expended and show how total cost computed. Final report should reach Bureau by July 1, 1967. 1/24/67 SAC LETTER 67-6 en - ’ \ (D) DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CORRUPTION -- In connection with your program of disseminating information to other agencies, you should insure that in any instance where information is received concerning corruption, police payoffs or other possible controversial mat~ ters, ‘that prior to undertaking dissemination, Bureau authority is obtained. Na . . a Tnanersicuienst ‘ sy 1/24/67 | SAC LETTER 67-6: (E) BUREAU PRINTED MATERIAL -- The Bureau publications, 'The FBI Laboratory" and "Facts About a Career in the FBI," are currently being revised and will be reprinted. All current copies of these two items should be destroyed and should not be disseminated. The new revised editions of these publications will be furnished to all offices when they become available. The Bureau reprint, "Science Fights Crime, '' which appeared in the November, 1962, FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, and the reprint en- titled "Science and Technology in Law Enforcement,'' which appeared in the November, 1962, "Analytical Chemistry'"' magazine, are now obsolete. All current copies of these two publications should be destroyed and should not be disseminated. 1/24/67 SAC LETTER 67-6 -3- MW 35069 Doocld:32959526 Page 526
~ (F) CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS - ACCOMPLISHMENTS -- You have been aware for some time that the attitude of the courts toward the treatment of defendants and the administration of the law would create a challenge for the Bureau in connection with our investigative endeavors. You have been reminded frequently of the many problems confronting you and of the necessity ‘to program your activities and to devise procedures which would obtain the desired results. Despite repeated admonitions, few offices have risen to the challenge. Instances have been observed recently where U. S. Attorneys procrastinate furnishing a prosecutive opinion. Effective immediately, you should submit a letterhead memorandum to the Bureau in each case where a U. S. Attorney has not rendered a prosecutive opinion within 30 days.. This letterhead memorandum should set forth a brief summary of the facts of the case, as well as the identities of the attorneys contacted, the dates contacted, and the reason a prosecutive opinion was not furnished. These letterhead memoranda will be submitted to the Department in order to speed up the judicial process, where justified. © The development of prosecutive cases is dependent upon a number of factors, including adequate liaison with sources of cases; effective utilization of your Agent manpower; prompt, thorough, imaginative in- vestigative action; and timely, organized presentations to U. 8. Attorneys. Obviously, the entire process is initially dependent upon your ability to establish procedures which will result in the prompt referral of cases to your office. With this objective in mind the Bureau has closely followed the activity of each office. While the case figures submitted are encouraging, the results obtained have not been commensurate. This strongly suggests weak links exist Somewhere in the process. It is realized there are certain factors beyond your control which contribute to the over-all problem but they are not considered insurmountable. You will be held personally responsible to exhaust every logical means in order to insure the Bureau compiles the best possible record. In “all future field office inspections there will be an analysis in depth in order to pinpoint any weaknesses. Corrective measures will there- after be suggested and, where appropriate, administrative action will be considered. — (Security Letters on attached pages) - 1/24/67 SAC LETTER 67-6 ~4- HW 35069 Docld: 329099528 Page 527
(G) INVESTIGATIONS OF KLAN AND HATE-TYPE ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATED INDIVIDUALS -- It is noted that many field divisions are following the practice of advising the Bureau by teletype whenever infor- mation is developed that Klan rallies, demonstrations, and the like are to be held, even though there is no information indicating threatened or actual violence. In regard to the above, your attention is directed to Section 122B, page 6, paragraph b, (1), Volume 4, Manual of Instructions, and part three, page 154d, of the FBI Handbook, which set out "Information dealing with general racial matters, such as proposed or actual activities of individuals, officials, committees, legislatures, organizations, etc., in the racial field, and information indicating threatened or actual violence by individuals or organizations must be furnished to the Bureau on an expeditious and timely basis by teletype or by whatever means of communication is warranted by the specific nature of the information and circumstances involved." The practice of submitting teletypes advising the Bureau of routine Klan rallies and other nonviolent Klan activities is causing an increase in the expenses of this Bureau's operations. You must insure that Special Agents of your division handling Klan investigations are thoroughly familiar with the above instructions concerning appropriate communication advising the Bureau of routine Klan activities. You should instruct the above Speciai Agents that teletypes are not to be submitted to the Bureau on matters which are obviously nonviolent in nature. Information relative to such ‘activity should be provided to the Bureau by airtel accompanied by a letter- head memorandum suitable for dissemination. This practice will be in keeping with Bureau instructions and in line with our current emphasis on economy. The foregoing does not modify in any manner the requirement that the Bureau be expeditiously advised by teletype or by whatever means. of communication is warranted in cases involving acts of violence. 1/24/67 SAC LETTER 67-6 -§- . NW 35069 Docld: 329089528 Page 526
(H) SUBVERSIVE ORGANIZATION CHARACTERIZATION - AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, THE COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, CHAUF- FEURS, WAREHOUSEMEN, AND HELPERS OF AMERICA ~-- SAC Letter 66-56, dated September 7, 1966, provided a subversive organization characterization for the American Communications Association (ACA). This characterization of the ACA is being amended to show its merger with the Teamsters Union. Set forth below is an up-to-date characterization - of the ACA which replaces the one in SAC Letter 66-56. The "Report of the International Executive Board ACA, CIO" at the Fifth National Convention, Chicago, Illinois, April 8 through 13, 1940, disclosed that the American Communications Association (ACA) . had its origin at the Third National Convention of the American Radio Telegraphists Association (ARTA) held in New York City (NYC), in August, 1937. At this convention, it was agreed to change the name of the union from ARTA to ACA. This change was ratified by the union members on March 10, 1938. wet The "Directory of National and International Labor Unions in the United States, 1955," published by the United States Department of Labor, lists on page four, unions expelled from the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) on charges of communist domination. The ACA was listed as having been expelled on June 15, 1950. The November, 1966, issue of the "ACA News," official publi- cation of the ACA, the Communications Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America (IBT), stated the affiliation of the ACA with the IBT was unani- mously approved by the General Executive Board of the IBT, which met in Hollywood, Florida, the week of October 17, 1966. The ACA was designated as the Communications Division of the IBT. This issue of the "ACA News" shows that the ACA, the Communications Division of the IBT, is located at 18 John Street, New York, New York. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover 1/24/67 ; Director SAC LETTER 67-6 -~6- BW 55069 Doold: 32889525 Page 529
PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 67-8 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Pleare Refer to WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 File No. January 31, 1967. >) (A) COMMUNICATIONS - REFERENCES IN -- inorder to eliminate unnecessary ~~ indices searches in the field, your attention is directed to the instructions contained in the Manual of Rules and Regulations, Part Il, Section 4, item h on page 10, which state with respect to references in communications: ",,.Under this heading describe a reference by type of communication, date, author if report is reference, reporting office, title if different, and other detail that may be necessary to insure identification of the reference..." These instructions are also contained in the Handbook for Special Agents, Part I, Section 49, item 8 on page 45. If these provisions are followed by offices sending communications, there should be no need for a receiving office to have to search its indices or pending assignment cards on a reference when it never received a copy of the referenced communication. 1-31-67 SAC LETTER’ 67-8 \B) CONTACTS WITH THE PUBLIC - SPEECH MATTERS - OPEN HOUSES - SUGGESTIONS -- Field public appearance commitments (speeches, radio and television appearances and Career Day talks) substantially increased during calendar year 1966 with almost 2,000 more handled than during 1965. While a substantial portion of this increase resulted from the crediting of Career Day talks, the overali advance reflects the wholehearted teamwork necessary to properly present the Bureau's accomplishments to the public and I was _ particularly encouraged to note the continued forceful SAC leadership of this important program and the increased utilization of television and radio in reaching mass audiences. This should be intensified during 1967. I was also pleased to note the many offices holding open houses and related affairs such as steak fries and special office tours to develop better relations with valuable contacts and to provide families of employees with a greater awareness of the Bureau's work. This should be further expanded, with every office attempting to hold some such activity during 1967. ‘At this time, when the Bureau is under such careful scrutiny from both hostile and legitimately interested sources, it is particularly important to guard against any degree of complacency or lethargy and to take full MW 55069 Doold: 32809525 Page 530 - iat _|
advantage of all opportunities to present to the public the solid accomplishments of the FBI. The continuing effectiveness of the Bureau will be directly related to the cooperation furnished by responsible members of the public and all Bureau representatives should seize every opportunity to enhance our public image. Suggestions, particularly unique and imaginative ones, for encouraging greater citizen support are heartily welcome and should be forwarded to the attention of the Crime Records Division. 1-31-67 SAC LETTER 67-8 (C) FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY ASSOCIATES ~- CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS -- In November, 1966, you were furnished copies of the Constitution and Bylaws of the FBI National Academy Associates which had been proposed to and ratified by National Academy graduates in attendance at four Sectional Retraining Sessions held in 1965 and 1966. The constitution and bylaws for any existing . 3tate or regional chapter of the National Academy Associates must be amended to conform to the National Constitution. Certain existing chapter constitutions contain phraseology requiring the approval of a certain percentage of graduates in attendance at a business meeting to change or amend the chapter constitution. If it is not possible to promptly amend the chapter constitution to conform to the National Constitution, submission of an amended chapter constitution may be delayed until after the first business meeting held by that chapter. As soon as required changes have been made, a copy of the chapter constitution should be furnished to the Bureau, Attention: National Academy Unit. 1-31-67 SAC LETTER 67-8 7 (D) TRAINING - IDENTIFICATION RECORDS - ARREST DISPOSITIONS -- Ref- erence is made to Part (C) of SAC Letter 67-6, relative to procedures to improve the submission rate of arrest disposition data for FBI Identification Records. 1-31-67 SAC LETTER 67-8 ~2- _ MW E5065 Docid: 32985528 Page 331
In addition to the courses of action outlined and referred to therein, you should insure that this matter is highlighted in your police schools, law enforcement conferences, FBI National Academy activities, at meetings, conferences and conventions of law enforcement groups, and in other official and personal contacts with police personnel. It should be emphasized that such information provides to all strata of law enforcement a more comprehensive, conclusive record of offenders which is of ultimate benefit to all segments of our profession. This matter should be brought to the attention of all Agents, particularly police instructors, in order that they may promptly direct their efforts toward implementing this program. 1-31-67 SAC LETTER 67-8 (ZH) BANK ROBBERY MATTERS PUBLICITY -- Several recent bank robbery _ cases have been solved through appropriate publicity surrounding ban: robbery photographs taken by conceaied cameras. In any bank robbery where suca pnoto- graphs are availabie, you must give them the widest possibile pubticity in ali news media; and each office, during regular contacts with banking officials and institutions, should encourage the installation of hidden cameras and similar protective devices. Upon subject's identification from a conceaied camera photograph, effective follow-up publicity can be obtained as is shown in the attached example. i feel that this type of publicity in addition to wide- spread coverage of convictions and sentencing operates as a strong deterrent to bank robbery violations. By the time a defendant receives an appropriate sentence in a bank robbery case, the SAC should have laid sufficient ground- work for front-page-type coverage to follow. This should not be construed as a change in existing guidelines regarding press releases; however, each SAC must encourage news media contacts to give the widest possible publicity to bank robbery apprehensions, convictions and substantial sentences. (Security Letters on attached pages) 1-31-67 | SAC LETTER 67-8 -3- Mw 55069 DoclTd: 32989528 Page 532 —
MW 35069 Doold: 32809525 Page 533 (Ff) CUBAN REFUGEE MATTERS - INVESTIGATION TO DETECT INTELLIGENCE AGENTS AMONG CUBAN REFUGEES -- SAC Letter 61-13 (J), March 14, 1961, advised of arrangements made with Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) to furnish you copies of INS reports on Cuban refugees in U. S. (INS Form SE-180 in Miami, Form I-161 elsewhere). You were to review the reports and interview selected refugees in order to develop intelligence data and informants. é The Castro government has utilized Cuban refugees as intelligence agents in this country. Accordingly, we should endeavor, through available means, to combat this problem. There are now an estimated 300,000 Cuban refugees in the U. S. with thousands more awaiting entry. Over 50,000 have entered at Miami since December, 1965, and many are being resettled from there to all parts of U. S. A study of Cuban refugees recruited by Cuban Intelligence Service (CIS) has revealed that in each case CIS took advantage of an available lever to assure the refugee's cooperation. Any refugee who leaves a close relative behind in Cuba is a possible target for CIS recruitment. It is not desired that INS Cuban refugee reports previously received be reexamined. However, future reports should be carefully reviewed as received to spot refugees who, on basis of age, education or other background factors should be considered for further attention. In absence of special circumstances, refugees may be eliminated on basis of age, education and lack of hostage situation. Refugees who are under 19 or over 45 years of age may be disregarded as may refugees who are illiterate or who have had little - or no formal education. Refugees without close relatives in Cuba may also be disregarded. If data in Cuban refugee report does not eliminate refugee from further consideration as possible intelligence agent, institute preliminary inquiry to include, at least, review of refugee’s complete INS file and check of office indices in areas where refugee has resided. In these and other investigations of Cuban refugees be particularly alert for following items: 1. Close relative is in prison in Cuba or was at time refugee departed Cuba. 2. Close relative has been “integrated” into the revolution; that is, relative is an employee of Cuban Government at any i 1-31-67 . SAC LETTER 67-8 -4-
NW 35069 Doold: 3259089526 Page 534 level and is openly supporting it. 3. Refugee was in prison in Cuba at any time after Castro take-over. 4. Refugee has previously resided in U. §. 5. Refugee traveled to any communist country. 6. Refugee was formerly employed by Castro government in civilian, diplomatic, or military capacity. 7. Refugee has been involved in communist, pro-Castro, or anti-U. S. activities. 8. Refugee is male in good health of military age. If any of foregoing indicators appears in information developed, initiate full investigations and advise Bureau. If refugee can be eliminated as possible intelligence agent as result of the preliminary inquiry, case may be closed. If preliminary inquiry does not eliminate refugee as possible intelligence agent, conduct additional investigation. This should include, but not be limited to, check of Bureau and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) files and files and sources of Miami and New York offices. Upon completion of logical additional investigation and in the absence of any of the above-named indicators, consider interview of refugee before closing case. Interviews may be conducted on SAC authority unless refugee is student or is employed in news, entertainment, public, educational, or religious fields or is labor leader or prominent person, in which case interviews must be approved by Bureau. In each case where additional investigation is conducted advise Bureau. Where investigation is conducted on basis of one or more of foregoing indicators, consideration must be given to interviewing refugee after all logical investigation has been conducted. Bureau authority must be obtained for the interview. Inquiries concerning Cuban refugees must be discreet so as not to prematurely alert an intelligence agent and to avoid giving impression we are harassing legitimate refugees. After trial period of six months from date of this SAC Letter, Chicago, Miami, Newark, New York, and Tampa Offices are to submit \ 1-31-67 | SAC LETTER 67-8 -5-
NW 35069 Docld: 329599528 Page 535 comments, observations, and recommendations as to continuance of these procedures together with suggestions regarding any improvements or modifications. Any other office desiring to do so may also submit suggestions and observations. You will be approprisiely advised if changes are to be made in the procedures. Otherwise provisions of this SAC Letter will remain in effect. 1-31-67 | SAC LETTER 67-8 . 7 (G) CUBAN INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES IN THE UNITED STATES - INTERNAL SECURITY - CUBA -- SAC Letter 60-6 (B), January 28, 1960, alerted you to the danger of infiltration of our Cuban counter- intelligence operations through plants, staged defections, and double agents. Recent Cuban Intelligence Service (CIS) activities in the U. S. confirmed that this is still an objective of the Castro government and emphasized the continuing necessity for vigilance in this respect. A Cuban refugee who is cooperating with us as a double agent against CIS activity emanating from the Cuban Mission to the United Nations (CMUN) was advised by his principal there in late December, 1966, to admit, if he were interviewed by the FBI or Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), that he had been in contact with the CMUN. The principal instructed the refugee to report such interview immediately so that the refugee could be used by the principal as a double agent against the U. S. Government. In January, 1967; CIA advised it suspected that a Cuban refugee ostensibly under its control in Miami had been activated by the CIS for a mission against CIA. The aggressive nature of current and the prospect of increased CIS activity in the U. S. are illustrated by recent CMUN action to obtain legitimately city telephone directories for the State of Florida. It can be expected that the directories will be used to facilitate and expand CIS activity there and elsewhere. The potential threat to our double agent and other Cuban operations is obvious. 1-31-67 SAC LETTER 67-8 -6-
% You should assure that security informants and confidential sources in Cuban matters are reliable, that maximum data is obtained from them and others without revealing extent or details of FBI investigations regarding Cuban matters, and that contacts with individuals concerning the Cuban situation are handled in a circumspect manner. At all times be most vigilant to the possibility that the source could be a plant. ; 1-31-67 SAC LETTER 67-8 ys } “fy { (1) “MINUTEMEN"- INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) ~- Robert B. DePugh, National Coordinator of the Minutemen Organization, was recently sentenced by a United States District Court in Kansas City, Missouri, to four years in prison for violation of the National Firearms Act, to be followed by five years' probation. The terms of the probation preclude DePugh from maintaining membership in any clandestine organization. , As a result of this sentence, DePugh recently wrote a letter to the Minutemen membership advising that he was resigning from his position as National Coordinator of the Minutemen Organization. DePugh advised the Minutemen that leadership would come from the Organization's "Executive Council" whose membership will remain anonymous. DePugh publicly announced that the "Executive Council" was composed of a group of seven men who resided in different areas throughout the country. DePugh related that he would continue to work for the Patriotic Party, a group which he helped found and which is reportedly the political branch of the Minutemen Organization. You should take steps to insure informant penetration of Minutemen activity in your territory is adequate to follow any "underground" operations by that group. It is imperative that sufficient coverage is afforded this organization to determine whether an "Executive Council" exists and the identity of its members if it is in existence.. In view of DePugh's stated intention of remaining active in the Patriotic Party, it appears highly unlikely that he will actually divest himself of control of the Minutemen despite the conditions the court set when sentencing him. . 1-31-67 SAC LETTER 67-8 -~T- | |_B_S5069 DooTd:3239895298 Page 536 : er]
In view of the demonstrated propensity of the Minutemen toward violence, the Bureau must be kept fully advised on a current basis of all pertinent developments in this matter. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director Enclosure for (E) 1-31-67 SAC LETTER 67-8 - 8- MW 55069 Doold: 32809525 Page 537
HW 35069 Doold: 32989526 PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 67-10 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION + In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D.Ce 20535 File No : February 1, 1967 (A) NATIONAL CRIME INFORMATION CENTER (NCIC) -- The initial testing or pilot phase of the NCIC began in January, 1967. Limited operations will be conducted during the next several months with the 15 local and state law en- forcement agencies initially participating in the system. Also tied in to the system as a test terminal is the Denver Field Office. Copies of the National Crime Information Center Operating Manual are being forwarded to your office under separate cover in sufficient number so that you may distribute one copy to each resident agency and retain two copies in your office. The NCIC Operating Manual is prepared in three parts: Part I - System Design and Procedures; Part II - Codes; Part III - Agency Identifiers. The NCIC Operating Manual is designed for the pilot operation and changes in the Manual are anticipated as the system progresses with ~efinements in techniques and operations. For this reason dissemination ‘¢ the Operating Manual is being limited. Dissemination to law enforcement agencies participating in the pilot NCIC operation is being handled at the Seat of Government. Requests received by field offices from other law enforce- ment agencies for copies of the Operating Manual should be forwarded to the Bureau, attention Uniform Crime Reporting Section. A list of law enforcement agencies participating in the pilot phase of the NCIC appears in the Operating Manual. Additional agencies will be accepted into the system as the system develops and hardware requirements for an expanded system are met. During this pilot phase of the NCIC, the data base is being built up and will include cata submitted by all initial participants as well as data concerning all Bureau fugitives and stolen property from the National Stolen Property Index. Further, as the problems are worked out and need for testing diminishes, the system will begin gradually increasing operating time to a 24-hour-a-day operation. Procedures are being developed to facilitate the submission of data and inquiries by field offices. You will be furnished complete instructions concerning this as soon as your participation is feasible. A TWX teletype machine has been installed in the NCIC Control Room located in the Uniform Crime Reporting Section at the Bureau. This machine has teletype dial #710-822-0006. The answer back will be: “BI NCIC WA DC. Contact concerning the NCIC should be captioned ''NCIC.”’ Page 538
All investigative personnel assigned to your office should be- come familiar with the concept of the NCIC and with its operating procedures. 2/1/67 SAC LETTER 67-10 | | (B) CRIMINAL INFORMANTS -- You have been repeatedly cautioned as to the necessity for exercising effective control at all times in the handling of informants in order to anticipate and avoid possible situations which could be a source of embarrassment. It was pointed out to you that this possibility was particularly true of individuals to whom payment is the inducement to furnish information (SAC Letter 66-39, dated June 21, 1966). While the demands placed on the Bureau today require that we maintain the broadest possible live criminal informant coverage, we cannot let our guard down. Utilize utmost alertness regarding individuals who might turn against the Bureau. By virtue of your face-to-face. confrontation with these informants in the field, you have the primary responsibility of ferreting . gut any tendencies which would make their utilization as informants inadvisable.. In accordance with existing instructions (Manual of Instructions, Section 108, I, 7, page 8), the Bureau must be promptly advised of any instances where the continued utilization of the informant would be inadvisable... You as the SAC must make certain that you are personally aware of the informants being operated by your office to insure strict compliance with the foregoing. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director 2/1/67 SAC LETTER 67-10 -2- MW 35069 Doocld:32959526 Page 535
: o PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 67-11. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTIC FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 File No. February 7, 1967 (A) REDESIGNATION OF NAMES OF UNITED STATES ARMY INTELLIGENCE UNITS -- Pursuant to orders issued by the Department of the Army, all United States Army Intelligence Corps Groups and Intelligence Corps Detachments were recently redesignated respectively as Military Intelligence Groups and Military Intelligence Detachments. Pursuant to these orders, the designations Intelligence Corps Groups and Intelligence Corps Detachments will no longer be used by the Army. 2-7-67 SAC LETTER 67-11 . \ ; (B) ARREST OF A FOREIGN NATIONAL -- The Department has advised of a change in procedure for consular notification in instances where nationals of foreign countries are arrested by the FBI on charges of criminal violations. -*t conforms to practice under international law and in particular implements obligations undertaken by the United States pursuant to treaties with respect ’ to the arrest and detention of foreign nationals. Some of the treaties obligate the United States to notify the consular officer only upon the demand or request of the arrested foreign national. On the other hand, some of the treaties require notifying the consul of the arrest of a foreign national whether or not the arrested person requests such notification. 1. In every case in which a foreign national is arrested the arresting officer shall inform the foreign national that his consul will be advised of his arrest unless he does not wish such notification to be given. If the foreign national does not wish to have his consul notified, the arresting officer shall also inform him that in the event there is a treaty in force between the United States and his country which requires such notification, his consul musi be notified regardless of his wishes and, if such is the case, he will be advised of such notification by the United States Attorney. ve 2. In all arrests by the FBI of foreign nationals, (including those where the foreign national has stated that he does not wish his consul be notified) the local office of the FBI shall inform the nearest United States Attorney of the arrest and of the arrested person's wishes regarding consular notification. HW 55069 Doold: 32969528 Page 540
: _ $3. The United States Attorney shall then notify the appropriate consul except where he has been informed that the foreign national does not desire such notification to be made. However, if there is a treaty provision in effect which requires notification of consul, without reference to a demand or request of the arrested national, the consul shall be notified even if the arrested person has asked that he not be notified. In such case, the United States Attorney shall advise the foreign national that his consul has been notified and inform him that notification was necessary because of the treaty obligation. Therefore, it will no longer be necessary to notify the Bureau upon the arrest of a foreign national, since notification to the appropriate United States Attorney as outlined above will suffice. Of course, if other circumstances exist wherein the Bureau should be properly advised in connection with the arrest of any foreign national, such notification should be made without delay. 2-7-67 SAC LETTER 67-11 ~2- NW 35069 Docld: 32989528 Page 541
‘(C) CRIMINAL FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS -- Immediate and positive action is necessary in all conviction-producing cases. In this connection, criminal fraud cases, particularly Veterans Administration Matters, Fraud Against the Government, and Federal Housing Administration Matters, continue to offer excellent opportunities for additional convictions. This is particularly true in Fraud Against the Government matters . since Federal expenditures for the national defense and various domestic programs are at an all-time high. Recent Government efforts to relieve the present tight money market may result in an increase in Federal Housing Administration and Veterans Administration insured mortgages and a proportionate increase in false statements by borrowers to secure such mortgages. ’ You were informed by SAC Letter 66-40 as to the most recent legislation affecting veterans. This legislation makes available educational and loan benefits to veterans discharged after January 31, 1955: All potential and established sources must be aware of the provisions of this legislation so that -~ny cases of illegally obtained benefits will be promptly referred to this Bureau. , Positive results can be achieved if every violation is promptly discovered and referred to the Bureau. This can be accomplished through effective liaison with appropriate sources for new cases. In this regard, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has recently changed its referral ' procedures whereby alleged violations will now be referred directly to appropriate Bureau field offices by Regional Inspection Offices of the Inspection Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development. This will give Bureau fieid offices covering such Regional Inspection Offices an opportunity to develop and maintain close liaison with respect to criminal violations in housing matters in each regional area. This may well result in an increase in cases in this classification. All SACs, in line with the observations herein, are instructed to give personal attention to improving the Bureau's convictions, particularly in _ criminal fraud cases, by intensifying efforts to increase case loads in these categories. The success of the efforts of each office can be measured by the number of new cases developed each month, particularly if the number developed exceeds the average number of such cases developed in the past. %~7-67 _ JAC LETTER 67-11 -3- MW 35069 Doold: 32809525 Page 542
All SACs are, therefore, instructed to examine and evaluate on a monthly basis the case load in criminal fraud matters and see to it that definite and continuous progress is made. This is to include a comparison on a monthly basis of the new origin cases in criminal fraud matters (treating Fraud Against the Government, Veterans Administration Matters, and Federal Housing Administration Matters as one group) with the total of such new matters in this group received during the same month for the preceding year. If the monthly total of new criminal fraud matters being received is below the total received last year for the month under review, each SAC should advise the Bureau as to the specific action being taken, such as surveys, programs and assignment of personnel, to achieve positive accomplishments in these important classifications. All SACs are also instructed to discuss criminal fraud matters at criminal intelligence conferences with the military as well as during other public appearances since these afford excellent opportunities to inform these sources of criminal fraud cases as to our investigative jurisdiction concerning such matters. iy (Security Letters on attached pages) 2-71-67 SAC LETTER 67-11 - 4- WwW 55069 Docld: 32589528 Page 543
(D) NATIONALITY GROUP COVERAGE -- During the weekend of January 28-29, 1967, explosions occurred at several Yugoslav official establishments in the ‘United States and Canada, presumably set off by individuals Seeking to embarrass the Tito regime. This is not the first instance of acts of this nature. In September, 1966, a group of anti-Castro Cubans placed explosives on the premises: of the Cuban Consulate in Ottawa, Canada. The same group previously had endeavored to fire explosives at the United Nations Building from a point across the East River. Further, a militant-type Negro group identifying itself as the Black Liberation Front instituted plans in late 1964 and early 1965 to place explosives near three national monuments in the United States, the Statue of Liberty in New York City, the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, and the Washington Monument in Washington, D. C. Our experience has shown that when a particular group engages in acts of this nature, this frequently serves as an inducement for other such dissident factions to endeavor to draw attention to themselves or their causes through similar actions. Such efforts as these point up the necessity for the Bureau's having coverage in depth among the various nationality groups in this country and other dissident factions. Such coverage should be designed to forewarn us when escapades of this nature are contemplated. At this time you should conduct a survey of your coverage of organizations and groups of this nature, especially those which have been known to engage in acts of violence in the past, to assure that your coverage is sufficient to discharge the Bureau's responsibilities in this area. When any such information is received, be certain it reaches the Bureau by the most expeditious means warranted, including use of teletype dissemination procedures as outlined in Part I, Section 5, pages 4 and 4a, of the Manual of Rules and Regulations. , 2-7-67 | SAC LETTER 67-11 fk \ (z) CHINESE MATTERS - COPIES TO BUREAU - DISSEMINATION AT i SEAT OF GOVERNMENT -- Reference is made to SAC Letter 65-68 (D) 3 dated December 21, 1965. i © 2-71-67 SAC LETTER 67-11 ~5- HW S5069 Docld: 32989528 Page 544 , ad
In a continuing effort to effect economy in Bureau operations, the intelligence branches of the three military agencies, as well as Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA}, were recently contacted regarding their need to receive, at a headquarters level, copies of our reports and letterhead memoranda (LHM) prepared in cases bearing the Internal Security - China character. As a result of these contacts and in line with the requests of the above agencies, it has been determined the Bureau will disseminate to them at a headquarters level using the following guidelines: 1. Where the subject or a person identified as an immediate relative of the subject is a member of the Armed Forces or is employed at a key facility, military installation or other location where the military has a security responsibility, we will disseminate to the interested military agency and to DIA in every instance. 2. In cases relating to pro-Chinese communist (Chicom) organizations and publications; cases involving Chicom leaders, Chicom intelligence activities and Chicom military, naval and air forces we will disseminate to the three military agencies and to DIA. 3. Dissemination to all the military agencies and DIA will be made in matters which might have a bearing on overall U. S. military policies as regards Communist China. There will be dissemination made at Seat of Government (SOG) in cases in which it appears that the military agencies have an interest, although not fitting the guidelines above. The above procedures concern only dissemination to the military at SOG and do not affect the Bureau's policy as regards local dissemination. Effective immediately, furnish Bureau original and four copies of reports or LHMs in cases on individuals investigated under Internal Security - China character. Continue to submit original and eight copies of ‘réports and LHMs in cases involving Chinese organizations and publications. ‘Offices should be alert to submit additional copies when data is worthy of wider dissemination as indicated by above guidelines. Manual and Handbook changes being prepared. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover 2-7-67 ; Director SAC LETTER 67-11 -6- NW 35069 Docld: 32939528 Page 545
PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 67-12 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 File No. February 14, 1967 (A) CONTRACTS - FISCAL YEAR 1968 -- It will be necessary to solicit | bids for services under contracts which expire June 30, 1967. Before extending invitations for bids to prospective concerns, review the instructions in Manual of Rules and Regulations, Part II, Section 7, pertaining to contracts and other instructions as set forth in SAC Letters 64-10 (C) dated 2/18/64, 66-14 {A) dated 3/8/66 and 66-48 (A) dated 8/2/66. Standard Forms 33, 233A, 36 and the Supplemental Provisions are being revised and the new forms must be used after 3/31/67 in any solicitation. Any of these forms presently on hand 1n your office should be destroyed. A supply of new forms will be forwarded to each office as soon as they are made available to the Bureau in the near future. The Department of Labor has indicated that automobile storage and repair service contracts are covered by the Service Contract Act of 1965, the provisions of which are a part of the bid specifications. In connection with this Act, it is necessary that the specifications show any determination as to minimum wages and fringe benefits which the Wage and Hour and Public Contracts Divisions of the Department of Labor may have made for any of the various localities throughout the country where the Bureau may be entering into an auto storage or auto repair contract. The Bureau is in the process of ascertaining from the Department of Labor if such determinations have been made for any of our contract localities. If such determinations have been made, they will be furnished to the offices involved for attachment to the f Invitation for Bids form. So that the Department of Labor will have time to notify the Bureau of any determinations, the solicitation for auto storage and repair services should not be made until March 15, 1967. If you have not received advice from the Bureau of a separate wage determination by that date, you Should, if the new contract forms have been received by that time, go ahead and make the solicitation. You will note that the provisions of the Service Contract Act of 1965 state that where no separate wage determination has been made a part of the contract, the minimum wage provided by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 will apply. In this regard, it is the Bureau's , NW 55069 Docld: 32989526 Page 546
current understanding that the new contract forms to be received at the Bureau at a later date will show this hourly rate to be $1.40, effective February 1, 1967. So that there will be no misunderstanding on the part of prospective bidders, your letter of solicitation for automobile repair and storage services should specifically point out that the Department of Labor has indicated that automobile storage and repair services come under the Service Contract Act of 1965 which Act contains provisions as to minimum wages and benefits. If the bidders have questions as to the provisions of this Act, they should be advised to contact the nearest office of the Wage and Hour and Public Contracts Divisions of the Department of Labor since this Act is administered by that agency. The Government is placing more and more emphasis on equal employment opportunity under Government contracts. You should be discreetly alert in regard to this so that the Bureau does not knowingly enter into a contract with any concern operating in defiance of the Government's . equal opportunity and wage provisions. The completed bids with your recommendations should be mailed to the Bureau as follows: Albany through Memphis - by May 1, 1967 \ Miami through Washington Field - by May 15, 1967. 2-14-67 | SAC LETTER 67-12 -~2- MW 35069 Doold: 32809525 Page 547
(B) SECURITY INFORMANTS - RACIAL INFORMANTS - CRIMINAL INFORMANTS - CONTROLS EXERCISED OVER PAYMENTS TO BUREAU INFORMANTS -- You are reminded of the need to closely follow matters involving payments to informants to insure that the Bureau is getting full value for money expended and that the record shows complete justification for all payments made. Requests for authority to pay informants must be supported by a summary of the information previously furnished in sufficient detail to allow an intelligent analysis at the Bureau. The communication should also show anticipated future coverage informant will provide and an appraisal of the informant's value. You should also outline the nature of the expenses incurred by the informant for which payment is being requested. Payments for services must be made on a strictly c.o.d. basis, and payments for expenses can only cover expenses actually incurred by the informant in obtaining information for the Bureau. The present Bureau system regarding the authorization . of payments to informants affords close supervisory control in the field and at the Seat of Government. I expect supervisory and investigative personnel to fully comply with Bureau regulations in these matters. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director 2-14-67 SAC LETTER 67-12 ~3- NW 35069 Doocld: 32959525 Page 546 - : —
NW 55069 Docld: 32989526 Page 549 PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 67-13 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D.c. 20535 Pile No. February 21, 1967 (A) PERSONNEL MATTERS - OPERATION MUST -- The Civil Service Com- mission is spearheading a program throughout the Government called Operation MUST (Maximum Utilization of Skills and Training). The purpose of this letter is to brief you on the subject so that you will be knowledgeable on it in the event it arises during any contact with a Civil Service Commission or other Govern- ment official. The broad objective of Operation MUST is the maximum utilization of skills and training to improve the efficiency of the work force through balanced staffing. A major facet of Operation MUST is job redesign which is the exami- nation of the organizational structure and each position in the structure to pull out lower skilled tasks not commensurate with the kind and level of work for _which the jobs were established. The program also embraces careful staffing, employee development, and careful supervision, particularly of those entering the labor market for the first time. The intent of the program is, of course, in keeping with the Bureau's desire to best and most economically utilize the manpower at our disposal. However, our centrally managed personnel system is regarded as meeting the intent of Operation MUST and no need for the Bureau to embark on a new or different program is indicated.
(B) KIDNAPING MATTERS -- Upon the receipt of any kidnaping complaint it is essential that you determine at the earliest possible moment whether there is evidence of a Federal violation. This is necessary in order that we will not lose valuable investigative time in the early stages of an actual kidnaping and also to preclude the use of our investigative personnel in cases in which we should not become involved. While each case must be considered on a case-to-case basis the following observations and instructions are being furnished for your guidance in the handling of kidnaping complaints. _24-HOUR PRESUMPTIVE CLAUSE All Special Agents should be crystal clear in their thinking con- cerning what the 24-Hour Presumptive Clause does mean and what it does not mean. This clause does not create a presumption of kidnaping but only a presumption of interstate transportation after 24 hours in cases in which it has been established that the victim has been "unlawfully seized, confined, inveigled, decoyed, kidnaped, abducted, or carried away..... The fact that the law presumes interstate transportation after 24 bours in cases where there is evidence of an abduction makes it obvious that . order to make a sound determination we must not remain idle during this important period. We have an obligation to maintain close liaison and, if indicated, to conduct active investigation during this time to determine if a Federal violation has been committed. There will be instances, of course, where there is a clear-cut abduction and it is desirable to immediately enter the case without waiting for the lapse of 24 hours. INITIAL ACTION It is essential that the Bureau be furnished pertinent facts as soon as available on any new case together with a clear statement as to action taken and contemplated. Any indication that a domestic situation is involved or that the case is largely of a police character even though constituting a technical violation of the Kidnaping Statute should be fully spelled out. While we do not want to encroach upon local jurisdiction nor do we want to become involved in the numerous ''missing person" cases reported each year, we do . Do have a clear duty to take action if there is evidence of an abduction. Itis emphasized that the field offices are in the best position to obtain all avail- able facts and should take the initiative in recommending a positive plan of action in any kidnaping case. 2/21/67 AC LETTER 67-13 ~2- BW 55069 Doold: 32889525 Page 550
*~ + DISCUSSIONS WITH U. S. ATTORNEY When there is a legal question involved as to whether the facts constitute a Fedéral violation, or where prosecution would probably be declined because of established Departmental policy the facts should be discussed with the U. S. Attorney promptly in order that the time of our personnel will not be expended on cases which have no prosecutive potential. Care should be taken, however, to insure that cases are not presented to.the U. S. Attorney prematurely, since the development of sufficient facts to enable the U. S. Attorney to render his prosecutive opinion is our responsibility. HOAX CASES The Bureau has noted an increasing number of hoax cases in which persons falsely claim that they have been kidnaped. For this reason, it is desirable in many cases to obtain a signed statement from the victim. Where there is any indication that the complaint may- constitute a hoax, the individual should be fully advised of the provisions of Section 1001, Title 18, U. S. Code. CAPTION ON COMMUNICATIONS TO BUREAU There is a compelling need for selecting the proper caption in communications directed to the Bureau. Kidnaping matters should not be labeled ''missing person" and, on the other hand, if the case is strictly a missing person matter, the ''missing person" caption only should be used. This is necessary to insure proper and immediate routing upon receipt at the Bureau. ‘ (Security Letters on attached pages) 2/21/67 | SAC LETTER 67-13 -3- NW 35069 Docld:32989520 Page 351
(C) SECURITY INFORMANTS AND SOURCES - INCOME TAXES -- Effective immediately, all banking records relative to the income tax account will be destroyed on a yearly basis three years after the tax account for a particular period has been closed. 2/21/67 SAC LETTER 67-13 (D) VISITORS TO EXPO-67 AND CANADIAN CENTENNIAL YEAR -- In response to invitations issued by the Canadian Government, it is expected that many heads of state and other foreign dignitaries will visit Montreal and other areas in Canada during 1967. Announcement has already been made concerning the proposed visits of the Presidents of Yugoslavia, Tunisia, Czechoslovakia, and the Soviet Union; and several members of the British Royal Family are also expected. A é The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), which is charged with security arrangements for the visiting dignitaries, has requested FBI cooperation in furnishing any information received indicating the possibility of physical attacks, picketing, demonstrations, or other activities with respect to any visitor. In addition, some of these officials may visit the United States, and similar information will be desired by the Department of State. Each office is instructed to be particularly alert to any intelligence which may be received from informants or other sources with regard to these visitors. If the information received relates to a visit which is scheduled to commence within ten days, it should be forwarded by teletype or telephone, dependent on its urgency. Such material and any information relating to visits more than ten days in the future should be forwarded in letterhead memorandum form, prepared for dissemination, by airtel. Six copies of each LHM should be furnished. 2/21/67 . SAC LETTER 67-13 ° ] (z) INVESTIGATION OF STUDENT GROUPS ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES -- In view of the current controversy resulting from the disclosure of Central Intelligence Agency's association with the National Student Association, President Johnson has expressed great concern over the relationship between 2/21/67 : SAC LETTER 67-13 -4- HW 55069 DooTd:32989528 Page 552
the United States Government agencies and educational organizations. He has appointed a commission to study this matter and "to formulate a policy which will provide necessary guidance for Government agencies in their relationship to the international activities of American educational organi- zations." It is possible that this current controversy could focus attention on the Bureau's investigations of student groups on college campuses. It is also possible that student groups such as the Students for a Democratic Society and the W. E. B. DuBois Clubs of America could use this controversy as a vehicle to create some incident to embarrass the Bureau by claiming that we are infringing on academic’freedom by investigating such groups. You should, therefore, bear in mind that in our continuing investigations to keep abreast of subversive influence in campus groups, in discharging our responsibilities in the internal security field, such investigations should be conducted ina most discreet and circumspect manner. Good judgment and common sense must prevail so that the Bureau is not compromised or placed in an embarrassing position. You are reminded that under our existing policy Bureau authority must be obtained before instituting an investigation of a faculty member and an organization connected with an institution of learning, and before interviewing any student, faculty member or employee of an institution of learning (other than reliable and established sources) during an in- vestigation of a subject connected with such an institution. Bureau authority is also necessary before an individual con- nected with an institution of learning can be ‘contacted for: the purpose of developing him as an informant or source. In all instances, contacts with security informants and sources in campus groups and interviews of security subjects connected with institutions of learning should be made away from the campus. The above should be brought to the attention of all Agent personnel of your office handling these matters. 2/21/67 SAC LETTER 67-13 ~5- NW 55069 Docld: 32989526 Page 553
(F) FOREIGN POLICY ASSOCIATION - "GREAT DECISIONS" PROGRAM - INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) -- The Foreign Policy Association, 345 East 46th Street, New York City, was founded in 1918 to develop, through education, an informed and articulate public opinion on major issues of foreign policy. 'Great Decisions" is one of the programs through which the Association carries out its aims and objectives. The "Great Decisions" program is carried on through the media of radio and television and through local discussion groups set up. by various individuals, schools and community organizations. In 1942 and 1950 the Bureau conducted limited investigations concerning the Foreign Policy Association but no subversive information on the part of the Association was developed. Recently, the Bureau received information that "The Worker," an east coast communist news- paper, had exhibited an interest in the ''Great Decisions'' program and plans to do a series of articles on the program. A staff writer of 'The Worker" was seeking information concerning the location of the local discussion groups throughout the United States so he can encourage his readers to participate in such groups. It would appear from this that the Communist Party, through "The Worker" and its representatives, may be embarking on a campaign to infiltrate local discussion groups operating under the ''Great Decisions" program. The Bureau's information concerning the activity of ''The Worker" and its representatives has come from a source highly placed inside the Foreign Policy Association and the Association is desirous of avoiding any communist influence in it or its ''Great Decisions" program. In view of this, and in carrying out our responsibilities in the internal security field, the field should be alert to any efforts of the communists ' to infiltrate the Foreign Policy Association or the local discussion groups under the ''Great Decisions" program. However, the field should avoid taking any action which would create the impression that we are investi- gating the Association or the "Great Decisions" program. Any information received concerning this matter should be immediately brought to the Bureau's attention; however, no investigation should be conducted with- out specific Bureau authority. In the event further investigation is deemed warranted, such should be handled in accordance with instructions dealing with communist infiltration investigations as set forth in Section 87E of the Manual of Instructions. 2/21/67 SAC LETTER 67-13 -6- MW 35069 Doocld:329599526 Page 554 . ; a
(G) SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS -- In reviewing organizational reports in internal security matters, the Bureau has noted a tendency on the part of some field offices to fail to open for immediate investigation some individual cases in which allegations of current membership or activity in subversive organizations exist. It is a fundamental FBI responsibility to open immediately cases on individuals concerning whom information is received indicating current membership and activity in a basic revolutionary organization or active participation or leadership in front groups. Indications to this effect developed in the course of investigation of subversive organizations as such must be promptly resolved by investigation so that the questions of potential dangerousness and Security Index status can be resolved as soon as possible, : This matter will be followed closely at the Bureau to assure that cases in this category are promptly opened and investigated. 2/21/67 SAC LETTER 67-13 : (H) CUBAN REFUGEE MATTERS - DISTRIBUTION OF MESSAGE FROM DIRECTOR TO CUBAN REFUGEES -~ Arrangements have been made for a Spanish-language message, bearing my signature, to be distributed to each adult Cuban refugee being processed through the Cuban Refugee Center at Miami, Florida. This message informs the refugee of the FBI's responsibilities in the Cuban field and instructs the refugee as to how he can get in touch with the FBI to report subversive information. Since many refugees are being relocated from the Miami area to all parts of the U. S., any office might be contacted. Promptly initiate investigations, where warranted, on basis of any such information received. In order that Bureau may determine the effectiveness of the distribution, note administratively in the initial com- munication to Bureau the fact that the aforementioned message prompted the refugee to report the information. Very truly yours, 2/21/67 John Edgar Hoover SAC LETTER 67-138 Director Mw 55069 Doold: 32909528 Page 555 .
Po PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 67-14 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.c. 20535 in Reply, Please Refer to s ’ , . . ” File No. ‘ February 28, 1967 (A) MULTIPLE FINGERPRINTING - IDENTIFICATION MATTER -- SAC Letter 61-16 dated March 28, 1961, pointed out the substantial duplication . in submissions of arrest and applicant prints by local agencies and the necessity for all Agents in their daily contacts with such agencies to detect instances of multiple submissions and emphasize the need for eliminating this expensive practice. Specific suggestions were furnished each office concerning individual records in the months that followed and much improvement resulted after agencies involved were contacted. Pos The work of the Identification Division has increased tremendously since 1961; fingerprint receipts alone are up 31. 46 per cent. Bureau desires that renewed emphasis be placed on the undesirability of multiple fingerprint submissions. Emphasize this at Police Schools, law enforcement conferences and in daily contacts with law enforcement and governmental agencies in your territory. We know that some jurisdictions require fingerprinting incidental to an arrest or incarceration even though prints have been taken by another agency for the same offense. Our program to curtail duplicate fingerprint submissions is not intended to conflict with such requirements. We are merely asking that law enforcement agencies in the same area work together to insure that only one set of fingerprints for each arrest or incarceration is forwarded for Search by our Identification Division. Encourage the initial fingerprinting agency to use the ''send copy to" block on the reverse side of the fingerprint card to indicate interested agencies that should receive a copy of our reply thus eliminating fingerprint submissions by those agencies. Another procedure sometimes followed is to have the first agency submitting prints request multiple copies of our reply for dissemination locally when received. ORIGHSL, TOCIaia sd SENT TO NATIC QAL ARCHIVES (IFKARCA) DATE SEAL bs Ya MW 55069 Docld: 32989528 Page 556 X
(B) RESIGNATIONS - ‘FD-193 - REPORT OF EXIT AND SEPARATION -- Captioned form is being revised to include a statement that if an employee resigns prior to fulfilling the terms of a written agreement in connection with an official transfer or with training received under the Government Employees’ Training Act, he has been advised of his possible financial 3 obligation to the Government as provided by the agreement and that any salary, including annual leave payment and money in the Retirement Fund, will be held in abeyance until determination is made as to any indebtedness. Bureau should be advised by teletype or radiogram of resignations in this category, attention Voucher-Statistical Section. SOG Divisions should telephonically advise Voucher-Statistical Section. 2-28-67 SAC LETTER 67-14 (C) AUTOMOBILES - 1961 AND 1962 PLYMOUTHS -- Several field offices have advised they have experienced trouble with brake fade and reduced ' stopping power in 1961 and 1962 Plymouths which have been driven in excess ‘of 50,000 miles. These vehicles are equipped with power brakes utilizing the air vacuum system to provide power assist. A discussion of this matter with the Chrysler Corporation indicates the problem is usually due to deterioration of the seal in the check valve assembly of the vacuum booster or by collapse of the vacuum line hose. The situation is easily corrected by replacement of these parts as required. The above should be borne in mind when performing the monthly automotive inspection of 1961 and 1962 Plymouth vehicles assigned your office. (Security Letters on attached pages) 2-28-67 SAC LETTER 67-14 -2- HW 55069 Docld: 32989528 Page S57
(D) COMMUNIST PARTY, USA - STRATEGY ININDUSTRY -- Prior to 1961, Communist Party, USA, Strategy in Industry was a subfile of the Party file and, as such, activities in this field were reported in the Communist Party, USA, quarterly report. By letter dated October 10, 1960, you were instructed to open and assign a separate case on the subject of Strategy in Industry, and _submit quarterly reports with the same due dates as the reports in the Communist Party, USA. case. This instruction is being rescinded and all activities concerning Communist Party, USA, Strategy in Industry will now ‘be reported in the Communist Party, USA, quarterly report under a section captioned "Strategy in Industry." If your division has no activities to report concerning this matter, you should set this out in the cover pages of the Communist Party, USA, quarterly report or letter submitted in lieu of such report. This administrative change in our reporting should in no way be construed by you to mean that less emphasis is to be placed on the investigation of the strategy, tactics and infiltration activities by the _ Zommunist Party, USA, directed against the industrial and labor field with _ particular emphasis on basic and vital industries. You should continue an enthusiastic program of vigilance and vigorously investigate this important phase of Communist Party activity. Manual changes will follow. 2-28-67 . -. }. SAC LETTER 67- 14 F + ‘, ‘ + (E) VISIT OF CUBAN PRESIDENT OSVALDO DORTICOS OR PRIME MINISTER FIDEL CASTRO TO CANADA IN JULY, 1967 -- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has advised that either President Osvaldo Dorticos or Prime Minister Fidel Castro will visit Canada during 1967. The visit is ‘ scheduled to coincide with Cuban National Day at Expo 67, an international exhibition to be held in Montreal, Canada. The tentative itinerary is as .follows: July 24 - Ottawa; J uly 25 - Ottawa and Montreal; and July 26 - Expo 67, Montreal. The possibility exists that other cities will be visited. In view of the tentative nature of the itinerary, be alert to possible changes which may be announced in the press or may become available through other sources. 2-28-67 SAC LETTER 67-14 -3- E 55069 Doold: 329699523 Page 558 ,
RCMP has requested we furnish any data which could be of assistance in planning security arrangements. Of particular interest is any information concerning plans to cause bodily harm, to demonstrate, or embarrass the individual concerned as well as information concerning the travel of any anti-Castro suspects to Canada. Since anti-Castro Cuban exiles in this country in the past have travelled to Canada to attack Cuban © ®t: =, establishments there, we can expect that they will plan various militant: ° anti-Castro activities to be carried out in connection with this visit. - - Bach office alert logical sources and informants and advise the ’ Bureau of any pertinent information received by the most expeditious means warranted so it can promptly be referred to the RCMP. Submit data under caption of 'Visit of Cuban President Osvaldo Dorticos or Prime Minister Fidel Castro to Canada in July, 1967, Internal Security - Cuba.”’ It is noted that when President Dorticos came to the U. S. in 1962 to attend a United Nations session he was accompanied by an individual who was subsequently arrested in this country for conspiracy to commit sabotage in New York City. We can expect that such individuals will accompany Dorticos or Castro on the proposed visit. In addition, the visit and Expo 67 - afford the Cuban Intelligence Service an excellent opportunity to send personnel to Canada where they could direct intelligence activities against the U. S.; meet. with intelligence agents from the U. S.; or attempt to infiltrate agents into this country. Keep Bureau currently advised of any pertinent information received along these lines under an appropriate ‘caption. 2-28-67 ; SAC LETTER 67-14 iy 4 . } (F) COMMUNIST PARTY, USA - EDUCATION -- In a memorandum to all Party districts dated January 30, 1967, the National Office, Communist Party, USA, called for organization in each district of a youth school to be held during March, April, or May, 1967. The schools are to be operated for two successive weekends and the intervening five-day period or for a total of | nine days. The National Office stated that a curriculum would be forthcoming. Party leaders instructed that, in those districts where only a small number of youth could be enrolled, a joint youth-adult school should be organized. 2-28-67 SAC LETTER 67-14 -4- Ee 55069 Dooid: 32989528 Page 559
You should immediately alert sources of your office to the possibility of the organization of one of these schools in your division. You will be expected to furnish full coverage to any such school held. Bear in mind that instruction received by our informants at these schools will tend to enhance their standing within the Party. You are to immediately furnish the Bureau with any information developed which would indicate that a school has been or is being scheduled for your district along with all pertinent information in form suitable for dissemination. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director 2-28-67 , SAC LETTER 67-14 _5- Nw 35069 Docid:32989525 Page 560
“WW 55069 Doold:329895298 Page 561 PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 67-17 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 File No. March 21, 1967 (A) VOUCHERS - PUBLIC LAW 89-516 APPROVED JULY 21, 1966 - BUREAU OF THE BUDGET CIRCULAR NUMBER A-56 REVISED OCTOBER 12, 1966 - AMENDMENTS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES ACT OF 1946 -- A recent decision by the Comptroller General prohibits reimburse- ments to New Agents on their first transfer for any expenses in connection with the sale of an old residence unless such residence is located in the Washington, D. C., area andis their actual place of abode at the time of transfer. ; The Comptroller General has cited the regulations which state that reimbursements may be made for cost incidental to the sale of a residence in connection with a transfer only where such residence is located at the old duty station and is the actual residence of the employee at the time of transfer. This is brought to your attention in the event you have any " questions in connection with the recruitment of New Agents. 3/21/67 SAC LETTER 67-17 i \ (B) PERSONNEL MATTERS - CHANGE IN MARITAL STATUS -- Effective immediately, Form FD~-292 (Change in Marital Status) must be executed by all Bureau employees thirty days prior to the contemplated marriage date, if possible.~ ; Upon receipt of FD-292, you should process same as set forth in the Manual of Rules and Regulations, Part I, Section 16, BS. A five-day deadline should be set in these cases. Form FD-207, which is utilized in notifying the Bureau that a marriage has taken place, should be executed and submitted to the Bureau immediately upon confirmation of the marriage.
~ (C) ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT - CHANGE IN SUBMISSION DATE FOR ACCOUNTING DATA -- During the course of Chief Clerks Class #1 at the Seat of Government, the suggestion was made that in order to spread the typing load of the administrative report those pages dealing with the accounting work be sent in later than those pages dealing with the regular administrative report. This suggestion has been given careful consideration and it has been approved. Beginning with the administrative report to be submitted for the month of March, the report will be submitted in two parts. The first part will consist of an original and one copy of forms FD-29 and FD-29a. These are the pages that relate to all investigative work and are to be mailed to the Bureau by the third working day following the end of the month for which prepared. These pages should be numbered consecutively in the place provided at the upper right beginning with number two (2) for the first FD-29a. The second part, dealing with the accounting matters, will consist of an original and two copies of forms FD-29¢ (if used), FD~29h and an original and one copy of FD-29i, which is to be mailed to the Bureau by the seventh working day following the end of the month for which prepared. These pages should be numbered consecutively from one (1) upward in the space provided at the upper right. In making this change, however, it will be necessary to include on the last page of the first submission (form FD-29a) a final one-line entry "Number of Accounting Matters Pending" and the total should be shown in column 5(g). | It is felt that this change will spread the typing work out over a longer period of time and enable the Field to better meet the deadlines in connection with the administrative report. Analysis of the report submitted for the month of February indicates that in total the accounting pages comprised over 46% of the total pages of all reports. This would appear to indicate that the change should help relieve typing congestion substantially in most offices in connection with the preparation of the administrative report. Appropriate manual changes are being prepared for prompt distribution to the Field. 3/21/67 SAC LETTER 67-17 -2- MW 35069 Doocld:32959526 Page 562
~ (p) SEARCH AND SEIZURE -- The Department of Justice, Criminal ) Division, Legislation and Special Projects Section, has prepared a . "Manual on the Law of Search and Seizure." This manual has been sent to all United States Attorneys’ Offices and a supply has been delivered to the Bureau. The Manual is not intended to be a thorough study of the subject. As stated in the introduction, it is simply "a guideline to ° acquaint the attorney with this field and to give him a starting point for further researchon a particular problem.'' (emphasis added). Each office is being sent five copies of the manual. Place all copies on the office inventory and submit appropriate inventory adjustment. The manual remains the property of the United States Department of Justice. All investigative personnel, and legal instructors in particular, should be aware of the existence of this manual and its contents. The United States Attorney may refer to it in discussing the law pertaining to FBI cases. 3/21/67 SAC LETTER 67-17 ws dine | - : (E) OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL AGENTS -- A recent instance wherein a Special Agent sought Bureau approval to teach Accounting two nights a week at a university prompts me to remind you of the Bureau's policy which is that Special Agents may not hold any outside part-time employment or self-employment. Y : ° 3/21/67 SAC LETTER 67-17 -3- MW 35069 Docld:32989528 Page 563
(F) NATIONAL AUTO THEFT PREVENTION CAMPAIGN -- On March 1, 1967, a National Auto Theft Prevention Campaign was launched which campaign is being coordinated by the Criminal Division, Department of Justice. We are not actively participating in this campaign. One of the principal objectives of the campaign is to reach the public by means of posters, flyers, and stickers, and through wide news media dissemination to alert all persons to remove ignition keys from their automobiles and lock these automobiles when leaving them on the street. All employees should be reminded of the necessity _to afford Bureau automobiles adequate security. In addition, employees should be encouraged to remove keys from personal automobiles. Obviously, any theft of Bureau automobiles or cars . belonging to our employees could be the subject of adverse publicity in view of the current campaign. 3/21/67 SAC LETTER 67-17 . y (G) SPECIAL AGENTS - OFFICE OF PREFERENCE TRANSFERS AND AVAILABILITY FOR SUCH TRANSFERS -- Instances have continued to arise in which agents list an office of preference to which they are no longer desirous of being assigned and fail to ’ advise the Bureau until after transfer orders are issued. This situation has been called to your attention on a number of occasions in the past and most recently in SAC Letter 66-13(A). You should again remind all agents that it is imperative for office of preference designations to be maintained current at all times. Any condition temporary or otherwise which would have an effect on an agent's availability for such transfer must be brought to the attention of the Bureau. If an agent changes his office of preference designation because of a temporary problem he can thereafter restate his offices of preference when that problem has been resolved. An agent's standing on the office of preference list is not based on the date on which he lists a particular office of preference but rather on his seniority as an agent. As. you have been previously advised, no requests for cancellation of transfers based upon the office of preference program will be approved. Insure that all agents thoroughly understand what is expected of them in discharging their personal responsibility for keeping their office of preference listings current and accurate. 3/21/67 SAC LETTER 67-17 ~4- NW 55069 Docld: 32989526 Page 564
~ (H) AUTOMOBILES - RENTAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES -- Effective immediately, all existing authority for rental of motor vehicles for any purpose is hereby canceled. No motor vehicles are to be rented for any official purpose whatsoever without prior specific authority from the Bureau. (Security Letters on attached page) 3/21/67 SAC LETTER 67-17 -5- NW 53069 Docld: 32989526 Page 565
(I) EMERGENCY DETENTION PROGRAM ~ APPREHENSION OF SECURITY INFORMANTS -- Reference is made to SAC Letter Number 53-65 dated September 22, 1953, which requires sub- mission of a letter to the Bureau by the 15th of April and the 15th of October listing security informants to be apprehended during a national emergency. In the future, submit letter annually to the Bureau by the 15th of October. The April 15 letter need not be submitted. The discontinuance of the April 15 letter in no way minimizes the importance of the captioned program. This program should be kept constantly in mind by Agents working with security informants so that the Bureau will be in a position in the event of an emergency to have carefully selected security informants apprehended with Security Index subjects. 3/21/67 SAC LETTER 67-17. (J) REPORT WRITING - COMMUNIST PARTY, USA, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTS -- A review of a number of organi- zational reports concerning various types of organizations reveals that in many instances there has been a failure to comply with certain instructions contained in Sections 87C and 87E of the Manual of Instructions with regard to information that should appear in the cover pages to the report. Instructions are contained in the above manual references calling for statements to be included in cover pages of Communist Party quarterly reports and certain other organizational reports to the effect that all persons named therein as members of the organization and who reside within the area covered by the reporting » office are listed in the Security Index or are informants or sources with the exception of those listed. In subversive front organization reports and certain other miscellaneous organizations this rule applies only to those individuals identified as officers, leaders, and/or active substantial participants in the affairs thereof. The basic purpose of the above rule was to eliminate unnecessary indexing at the Bureau and in the future, you should insure that the above-cited manual provisions are carefully followed in the submission of organizational reports as well as in the sub- mission of the annual Communist Party organizational survey letters. Very truly yours, 3/21/67 John Edgar Hoover SAC LETTER 67-17 - 6- Director — ! HW 55069 DoolId: 323989526 Page 566 . :
PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 67-20 LNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF ENVESTEIGATION | . ae . . . antes dn Reply, Please Refer ta WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 File Xo, . | . April 7, 1967 > | -’ (A) CONTACTS WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS -- Bureau teletype to all Special Agents in Charge dated March 30, 1967, instructed as follows: "Effective immediately all outstanding authorizations te contact students. graduate students, and professors of educational institutions in security matters are rescinded. This includes established sources, informants. and other sources. ‘In those instances where contacts with such individuals are particularly important and neces- Sary. a request for authority to make such contacts must be furnished the Bureau. No contact is to be made without Bureau authority." ” In view of the need to comply with instructions set forth in Section 107Q of the Manual of Instructions pertaining to the discontinuance of.informants. authority is granted to make a contact with those informants and sources who will no longer be utilized by your office. Clearly inform these individuals not to solicit information for your office and to maintain their past relationship with your office in strict confidence. In the event payments are necessary for past services or expenses, the payments should be made during the contact. Do not make contact on the campus. Advise the Bureau under caption of the informant or source the date and results of the contact. Furthermore. within ten days of the receipt of this letter, furnish the Bureau under the above caption the identities of those informants and sources discontinued in accordance with the instructions set forth in referenced teletype. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director . Nw 55069 Docld: 3259895268 Page 567 :
In Reply, Please Refer to File No. NW 55069 Docld: 32989526 Page 566 PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 67-23 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 86 April 25, 1967 (A) FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY - APPLICANT INVESTIGATIONS - POST GRADUATE CONTACTS -- In spite of clear-cut instructions contained in the letters which institute National Academy applicant investigations, there have been several trends in the handling of these investigations which should be corrected. Physical examination forms must be submitted with the closing communication from the Office of Origin. These forms must be complete in every respect before consideration is given to an applicant. The FD-300 form which accompanies the Standard Form 88 contains specific instructions as to which portions of Standard Form 88 must be completed. In each instance, when a man is 35 years or older, he must have an electrocardiogram (EKG) examination and the results recorded in the appropriate block on the Standard Form 88. All candidates must have a serology examination. All candidates must have an X-ray examination where facilities are available. Should an inquiry have to be made concerning any portion of the physical examination, this could well mean that a particular candidate would not be invited to a given session. ; The entire adult life of a National Academy applicant is investigated. Neighbors are contacted at every locale where the applicant resided during his adult years. Verification of his law enforcement employment requires contact with his superiors, associates, and subordinates. It is not sufficient to contact the head of the agency alone. Post graduate contacts with National Academy graduates are an important responsibility of each field office. Information concerning promotions, demotions, derogatory information, changes of address, position, health, or employment should be reported to the Bureau immediately by means dictated by the circumstances. It is not sufficient to routinely submit these items to be included in the FBI National Academy Associates Newsletter when a letter of congratulations, encouragement, or condolence may be in order. Good judgment should be used in handling these items so there will be no delays which would preclude recognition by the Bureau. i
(B) VOUCHERS - PUBLIC LAW 89-516 APPROVED JULY 21, 1966 - BUREAU OF THE BUDGET CIRCULAR NUMBER A-56. REVISED OCTOBER 12, 1966 - AMENDMENTS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES ACT OF 1946 -- A recent Decision of the Comptroller General states that where the miscellaneous expense allowance provided in Section 3.2a(1) of Circular A-56, revised October 12, 1966, does not exceed $100 for employee without immediate family or $200 for employee with immediate family, the claim should be paid without the necessity of receipts or itemized statements. The Decision further states that these allowances are not predicated on the amount of expenses incurred. Accordingly, a transferred employee may claim the $100 or $200 (whichever is applicable) without furnishing an itemized statement. Any employee previously submitting a claim for miscellaneous expenses who did not receive the full $100 or $200 may submit a supplemental voucher for the difference. There is no change in the regulations that where the amount of miscellaneous expenses claimed exceeds either the $100 or $200 amounts (whichever is applicable) receipts are necessary for all such expenses claimed. All employees in your office should be advised of the above. Necessary Manual changes will be forthcoming. 4-25-67 SAC LETTER 67-23 (C) EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION - SAFETY POLICY FOR THE FEDERAL SERVICE (MISSION SAFETY-70) -- You were previously advised in 1965 and 1966 that the President has set a goal to reduce work injuries and costs 30% by 1970 under ''Mission Safety-70" program. Statistics indicate recent improvement concerning reduction of on-the-job accidents resulting in injury to our employees. Neverthe- less, you should intensify efforts to further reduce accidents which are costly and cause loss of manpower. Employees on a continuing basis should be instructed to remain alert to hazards which might cause injuries and you should instill a safety-conscious attitude among your employees. You are instructed to submit a report coverning your specific safety accomplishments during the previous year to reach the Bureau no later than March 1, 1968, and report any specific actions taken to prevent accidents. 4-25-67 SAC LETTER 67-23 -2- MW 55069 Doeld: 32989528 Page 569
(D) VOUCHER MATTER - AMENDMENTS TO STANDARDIZED GOVERNMENT TRAVEL REGULATIONS -- Enclosed is a copy of the Bureau of the Budget Circular Number A-7 dated April 7, 1967. Amendments have been made in the regulations relating to the allowance for use of taxicabs in certain instances and in the percentage rate to be used in determining the appropriate amount that may be claimed for tips. In addition, a new provision has been made for the use of taxicabs between the employee's home and the office on the day he departs on, or returns from, an official trip requiring at least one night's lodging. In addition, a change has been made to eliminate the reference to daylight saving time in the computation of per diem. All changes prescribed by this circular are effective April 30, 1967. Additional copies of the circular are being forwarded to your office under separate cover. To implement the change relating to the use of taxicabs _ for travel between employee's home or office and a common carrier terminal, the Bureau has established a policy whereby all such claims for reimbursement in excess of .$7, including tip, must be justified to show that a more economical mode of travel could not have been used. 4-25-67 SAC LETTER 67-23 -3- HW 35069 Docld: 329099528 Page O70
(E) SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT OF 1948 - CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS -- Requests for investigations of individuals seeking conscientious objector deferments are on the increase. The percentage of college students among them is also on the increase. A number of colleges and universities have recently adopted policies restricting disclosure of information regarding students, without written consent of the student. ‘ Each investigation must be as complete as possible so that a decision can be reached as to whether the registrant is claiming conscientious objector status in good faith. Ido not, however, desire that the subjects of these investigations be sought out and requested to give permission for review of records. Identities of individuals who are associated with educational institutions, which have restrictions on availability of student records, should be obtained during the course of interviews with references, neighbors, associates, etc., where possible. A representative group of these individuals should be interviewed if it is known they would have information regarding the registrant. The restrictive policies of educational institutions must be clearly set out in investigative reports. In those unusual instances where it is desirable to interview a registrant applying for conscientious objector deferment, there will be no change in existing instructions that he may not be interviewed without first obtaining authority from the United States Attorney. All investigative employees are again reminded of the necessity of verifying conscientious objector registrant's birth date. High school records will suffice for verification. The registrant's current employment and whether such employment involves defense contracts must be determined. The extent of registrant's knowledge of defense production must also be determined and set out in details of report. Also, when references cannot be located for any particular reason, such should be set forth completely in details in order that the Department will know the reason interview was not conducted. 4~25-67 SAC LETTER 67-23 -4- "IW SS069 Doclad: 32989526 Page S71
~ (F) NATIONAL CRIME INFORMATION CENTER (NCIC) - STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLES -- Arrangements are now being made to include records of the National Automobile Theft Bureau (NATB) in NCIC. It is anticipated that this will be completed in the near future. This will supplement stolen vehicle data already in file and being kept current by operating NCIC terminals. To take full advantage of NCIC in connection with Bureau cases, the following is to become effective immediately. Where automobiles are involved in Bureau cases such as Crime on Government Reservation, Bank Robbery, Kidnaping, or similar cases, and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), license plate number and descriptive data of the automobile are known, these should be included in NCIC immediately. In addition, casesof special interest involving theft of automobiles should also be included in NCIC if they meet the criteria as set forth in the NCIC Operating Manual. . These entries should be made through the nearest NCIC terminal available or through direct communication with NCIC at the Bureau., x In connection with your liaison programs in the Interstate Transportation of Stolen Motor Vehicle classification, automobiles located at impound lots, tow-in garages, salvage yards, auto auctions, etc., should be first checked through NCIC to determine if stolen. Frequent contact should be made with local law enforcement agencies which have access to NCIC terminals, to insure impounded vehicles are checked directly on a regular basis through NCIC. Field Offices which do not have local law enforcement agencies that have a terminal with NCIC should submit record checks by teletype direct to NCIC, TWX #710-822-0006 or by other communications marked to the attention NCIC. (Security Letter on attached page) 4-25-67 SAC LETTER 67-23 - =a Be NW 55069 Docld:32989528 Page O72
(G) STUDENTS FOR A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY - SUBVERSIVE ORGANIZATION CHARACTERIZATION -- Set forth below is a . \ characterization of Students for a Democratic Society which should be utilized in the future when it is necessary to characterize this organization in investigative reports and other types of communications. STUDENTS. FOR A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY The Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), as itis known today, came into being at a founding convention held at Port Huron, Michigan, 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 May 14, ’ 1965, described the SDS as a part of the "responsible left'' which the Party has "going for us."" At the.June, 1965, SDS National Convention, an anticommunist proviso was removed from the SDS constitution. In the October 7, 1966, issue of ''New Left Notes," the official publication of SDS, an SDS spokesman stated that there are some communists in SDS and they are welcome. The national headquarters of this organization as of April 18, 1967, was located in Room 206, 1608 West Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover - Director Enclosure for (D) 4-25-67 SAC LETTER 67-23 -6- MW 35069 Doocld: 32959526 Page S73
PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 67-24 — UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION in Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D.C, 20535 . : File Ne May 2, 1967 (A) TRAINING - PER DIEM AND MEALS AT QUANTICO -- The per / diem rate at Quantico has been increased from $5.60 to $6.50. The - cost of lodging on the government reServation has been increased from $1.12 to $1.30. The price of breakfast will be $1.25 and lunch and dinner \ $1.75 each. In addition, a 10 cents tip will be collected for each meal and 3% Virginia sales tax will also be collected. All of the above changes are effective May 1, 1967. This information should be brought to the attention of personnel designated to attend In-Service or other type of training at Quantico. , ‘NW 55069 Docld:32989528 Page 574 bee
’ i (B) DESERTER MATTERS - DISCONTINUE AIRTEL -- After Bureau assistance to locate a deserter has been requested and the service learns that the deserter has surrendered, been apprehended, located, or his deserter status otherwise cleared without Bureau participation, a discontinue letter is immediately sent to Bureau Headquarters. Based upon this letter, the Bureau prepared a discontinue airtel which was forwarded to the office of origin. Henceforth, instead of a discontinue airtel, an extra copy of the discontinue letter from the interested branch of the military service will be forwarded from the Bureau to the office of origin by routing slip. Upon receipt of this discontinue letter prepared by the service, office of origin will immediately advise all auxiliary offices to discontinue investigation to locate the deserter. Each such discontinue letter or form used by the services is self-explanatory. The Army and the Air Force use Defense Depart- ment Form 616 which is entitled "REPORT OF RETURN OF." The Navy uses a form letter FD-103 and the Marine Corps' letter contains no code designation, but is entitled "DESERTER LOCATED." Each of these forms will contain the deserter's name and serial number and the date of his return to military control. In some instances, where known, additional information is furnished indicating whether he surrendered, was apprehended, or his deserter status cleared by other means. ‘(Security Letter on attached page) 5-2-67 SAC LETTER 67-24 -2- MW 35069 Doocld:32959526 Page S75
(C) INVESTIGATION OF STUDENT GROUPS ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES -- Bureau teletype to all Special Agents in Charge dated March 30, 1967, captioned "Contacts with Educational Institutions" set forth instructions that all outstanding authorizations to contact _. Students, graduate students, professors, informants, established sources ‘ and other sources at educational institutions in security matters were rescinded. , The purpose of these instructions is to guard Bureau's interests in a most sensitive area and to prevent possible carelessness on the part of individuals which could place us in a most embarrassing light. It is realized that these instructions impose problems for the field; however, they in no way relieve the field of its investigative responsibility of keeping abreast of the activities of those groups which have the potential for infiltration by the Communist Party or other subversive organizations or which are actually being controlled, dom- inated or influenced by such organizations. . It is incumbent on your office to devise ways and means of obtaining the desired information without placing the Bureau ina position where we can be criticized for infringing on the rights and freedom of the academic community. Such information can be secured from public source material and through the development of noncampus informants and sources. Of course, there is no prohibition against accepting information voluntarily furnished by individuals connected with institutions of learning. This information should be accepted without comment. Each office must submit a letter to reach the Bureau no later than June 1, 1967, setting forth the identity of campus groups which are under investigation, the identities of the sources and informants now affording coverage to each group and the plans and programs of the office to develop the necessary coverage. Thereafter, on a quarterly basis, a letter is to be submitted setting forth the achievements and progress being made in implementing the programs set up. : Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover 59-67 Director ' SAC LETTER 67-24 -3- Nw 55069 Doold: 32969528 Page O76
PERSONAL ATTENTION C LETTER 67-25 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D.c. 20535 File No. . May 9, 1967 (A) ARREST AND ARRAIGNMENT -- Occasionally there has been some difficulty in proving probable cause for arrest because of the refusal of the United States Commissioner to accept hearsay evidence at the pre- liminary hearing. The position of the Department of Justice is that hearsay evidence is admissible for such purposes, and the Department -~ has reaffirmed this position in its memorandum #511, dated April 10, 1967, to all United States Attorneys, on the subject "Admissibility of hearsay evidence at preliminary hearings.'"' Should any United States Commissioner refuse to accept hearsay evidence at the pre~ liminary hearing, advise the United States Attorney immediately. 5/9/67 SAC LETTER 67-2 (B) YOUNG AMERICAN MEDALS FOR BRAVERY AND SERVICE - NOMINATIONS FOR 1966 -- Attached are two copies of a letter the Attorney General has sent to the Governors of all the states and territories and the President of the Board of Commissioners, District of Columbia. It will be noted that August 30, 1967, has been established as the deadline date for the receipt of nominations of candidates for the 1966 awards. The Attorney General has again emphasized the necessity that nominations be accompanied by complete documentation concern- ing the actions of the nominees for consideration. ; You should bring this program to the attention of appropriate officials when contacting them on other matters. They should be reminded that all nominations must be made through the Governor of the individual state. It has been noted in the past that the submission of candidates for the Service Award has not been in proportion to the many young people who are performing acts which would qualify them for consideration as a recipient of this award. ; Any candidates of whom you become aware should be brought to the attention of appropriate authorities for consideration and possible submission as nominees for these awards. NW 55069 Docld: 329895208 Page 577
(C) SPECIAL AGENTS - OFFICE OF PREFERENCE TRANSFER -- In order to clear up any misunderstandings which may exist, I wish to reiterate policy concerning transfers to offices of preference listed by Agents. Three offices may be listed, in any order desired. It will be considered that the first one on the list is the one most desired as an office of assignment, with the others in relative priority after that, according to their listed position. Agents will be con- sidered in connection with suitable vacancies in offices listed. If an Agent is not in an office of preference, he will be considered for all of them. If he is in his third or second listed office of preference, he will be considered for his second or first listed office, without regard to the time he may have been in his present assignment, so long as offices of higher priority are listed by him. Formerly, the rule was that when an Agent received a transfer to an office listed by him as his first preference, he would not then be considered for another office of preference transfer for three years. This rule is no longer in effect. If an Agent receives assignment to an office listed by him as third or second, and for personal reasons would not wish to be considered for another office of preference transfer in the near future,- he should then remove those offices listed in a higher order of preference. If any are still listed, he will be considered for transfer as vacancies occur in those offices. It is again emphasized that the position of an Agent on an office of preference list is determined by his date of entry on duty, not the date he designates a particular office. It is the personal responsibility of the Agent concerned to be sure that at all times his office of preference listings reflect his current desires. It is also emphasized that assignment to a first office of preference does not mean an Agent will not be considered for transfer if his services are required.in another location. At all times the needs of the service must be paramount, and assignment of Agents will be ‘made accordingly. Insure that this is brought to attention of all Agent personnel of your Division. Appropriate manual changes will be issued. 5/9/67 SAC LETTER 67-25 -2- MW 35069 Doocld:329599526 Page S76
(D) CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS -- The current fiscal year is rapidly drawing fo a close, and I am concerned we may not adequately depict the effectiveness of our investigative activity. While I am aware of the factors impeding prosecution of certain violators, I can see no justification for an office to be unable to show an improvement in its criminal investigative activities over an extended period of time. . It is imperative each Special Agent in Charge make a con- certed all-out effort to improve our accomplishments during the balance of the fiscal year. It will be your personal responsibility to see that all matters with prosecutive potential are promptly and adequately investigated, thereafter followed by timely, well-organized presentations to United States Attorneys. Any delays in prosecution should be fol- lowed closely with the United States Attorney and any aggravated Situations should be brought to the attention of the Bureau so the matter can be referred to the Department. Reports setting forth results of prosecution, including sentences received, should be immediately submitted to the Bureau. No delays or shortcomings will be tolerated. The prosecutive problems now confronting us will be even more pronounced during the forthcoming fiscal year. it will, there- fore, be necessary for you at this time to critically analyze your liaison assignments and investigative policies to insure you have the programs and procedures operating which will produce the desired results. (Security Letters on attached pages) - 5/9/67 SAC LETTER 67-25 -3- NW 35069 Doocld: 32959525 Page 575