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Document date: 01/27/1978
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Mr.

Fehl

Mr. Declu

cor

Mr. Daly

Mx.

Furst

1 = Mr. Davis

July 27, 1977

DY LIAISON

foster

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairtan

Select Committee on Assassinations

United Stater House of Representatives

Washingtong D. C.

Dear fir. Chairman:

In accordance with a request received from you

on June 28, 1977, an investigation has been conduered con

corning MIG. Elizobeth Jone Balmer. Transitted herewith

are tuo copies of a summary memorandun containing the

results of this investigation.

sinceroly yours,

Clarence El. Kelley

Enclosures (2)

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(7)

NOTE: Palmer. former secretary with Department of Housing

and Urban Development and Office of Management and Budget,

is a recently hired researcher with the requesting committee.

She was charged with drunk driving in Virginia, which was

reduced to reckless ariving.

Investigation otherwise favorable

and complete.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 30535

July 27, 1977

ELIZABETH JANE PALMER

THE INVESTIGATION OF MRS. PALMER COVERED INQUIRIES

AS TO HER CHARACTER, LOYALTY, AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO

INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OF HER INCOME.

Birth

Mrs. Palmer was born on May 30, 1928, in Falls City,

Nebraska, as

Elizabeth Jane Yoder.

Education

Mrs. Palmer attended the University of Nebraska,

Lincoln, Nebraska, from September, 1946, to January, 1950,

receiving a B.S. degree.

She also attended the University of Omaha, now

known as the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska,

from September, 1961, to January, 1962, and June, 1962,

to

August, 1962, as a part-time student, receiving no degree,

but satisfactorily completing her course of study.

Employment

June, 1948, to

August, 1948

January, 1950, to

January,

1952

Department of the Air Force,

Washington, D. C., as a

clerk-typist

Nebraska Board of Examiners'

for Architects and Engineers,

Lincoln, Nebraska, as, a

secre-

tary

FBI/DOJ

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Elizabeth Jane Palmer

Sister

Sally Yoder Frank

San Bernardino, California

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mrs. Palmer's close relatives advised they

are reputable individuals.

Credit and Arrest Checks

Information has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either no record or no additional pertinent information

concerning Mrs. Palmer.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning

Mrs. Palmer or her close relatives,

except the following:

The files of the Commonwealth of

Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles,

RiChmond, Virginia, reveal Mrs. Palmer

vas charged on January 17, 1975, with

"driving

while under the influence of

alcohol." On November 26, 1975, she

was judged guilty of a reduced charge

of "reckless driving" and she paid a

fine of $50 concerning this violation.

Security Clearances

Mrs. Palmer was granted a secret clearance on

February 12, 1973, by the Department of Housing and Urban

Development.

This clearance terminated at the cessation

of her employment with this agency on May 10, 1975.

Mrs. Palmer was also granted a top secret clear-

ance in May, 1975, by the Office of Management and Budget,

which clearance was terminated on February 19, 1977.

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1 - Mr. Daly

1 - Mr. Hurst

1 - Mr - Dooher

May 27, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairman

Select Committee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear NE. Chairman:

In accordance with a request received fron you

on April 28, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Nxs. Mary Elizabeth Ponder. Transmitted here

with aze two copies of a summary memorandum containing the

results of this investigation.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

NOTE: Mrs. Ponder is a secretary for House Select Committee

on Assassinations, Investigation complete and favorable

except for arrest

record onusome of her relatives.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

May 27, 1977

MARY ELIZABETH PONDER

THE INVESTIGATION OF MRS. PONDER COVERED INQUIRIES

AS TO HER CHARACTER, LOYALTY, AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO

INQUIRIES WERE MADE

AS TO THE SOURCES OF HER INCOME.

Birth

Mrs. Ponder was born on December 24, 1942, in

Austin, Texas, as Mary Elizabeth Craft.

Education

Mrs. Ponder graduated from the L.C. Anderson

High School, Austin, Texas, in June, 1961.

She attended the Prairie View Agricultural and

Mechanical College, Prairie View, Texas, from September, 1961,

to June, 1963, but

did not receive a degree.

Mrs. Ponder has indicated she also attended the

San Antonio Commerical and Technical College, San Antonio,

Texas, from September, 1963,

to an unspecified time in 1964.

This

college is no longer in business and its records are

not available.

Employment

March, 1964,

to

March,

1970

City of Austin, Texas,

as a

secretary

FBI/DOJ

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Mary Elizabeth Ponder

Close Relatives

Mrs. Wolf's sister, Bobbie Jean Craft, is deceased.

In addition to her husband, mentioned previously, Mrs. Wolf

has the following living close relatives, all of whon reside

in Austin, Texas:

Father

Mother

Otis Craft

Beulah Mae Craft

Sister

Emma Jean Craft

Those acquainted with her close relatives advised

they are reputable individuals.

Credit and Arrest Checks

Information has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain either

no record or no additional pertinent information concerning

Mrs. Wolf.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no

record concerning Mrs. Wolf or her close relatives, except

the following:

Records of the Austin, Texas, Police Department

disclose Otis Craft,

Mrs. Ponder's father, was

arrested for "investigation" in December 13, 1940,

and was released on December 15, 1940.

He was also arrested for felony theft on April 2,

1950.

The disposition or status of this charge

is not available.

¡ecords of the Travis County Sheriff'

austin, Texas, disclose Otis Craft was charged

with "swindling with a worthless check" on April 30,

1973.

No disposition is available concerning this

charge.

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Mary Elizabeth Ponder

Records of Austin, Texas, Police Department, also

disclose Beulah

Mae Craft, Mrs. Ponder's mother

was arrested on February 5, 1944, for investigation of

prostitution after being found in bed with a soldier

during a police raid on a house of prostitution.

The disposition for this charge is listed as "held

for clinic for VD check."

These records also disclose Beulah Mae Craft was

fined $12 for a drunk charge on June 19, 1951.

Agency Checks

Information has been received from the Bureau of

Personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission, indicating

its files contain no record concerning Mrs. Ponder.

Information has been received from the Central

Intelligence Agency indicating its files contain no pertinent

identifiable information concerning Mrs. Ponder.

The central files of the FBI, including the files of

the Identification Division, contain no additional pertinent

information concerning Mrs.

Ponder.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C, 20525

September 2, 1977

FLOYD LEROY REEVES

THE INVESTIGATION OF MR. REEVES COVERED INQUIRIES

AS TO HIS CHARACTER, LOYALTY, AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO

INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OF HIS INCOME.

Birth

Mr. Reeves was born on February 25, 1943, in Tampa,

Florida.

Education

Mr. Reeves attended Morris Brown College, Atlanta,

Georgia, on a part-time and full-time basis, from September,

1964, to August, 1968, receiving a B.A. degree.

He has attended Atlanta Law School, Atlanta, Georgia,

on a part-time basis, from December, 1975, to the present,

receiving no degree.

EmpLoyment

June, 1901, to

the present

1973, to

December, 1976

January, 1977, to

the present

Atlanta, Georgia, Police

Department initially as a

patrolman and since November,

1975, as a sergeant. He has

been on a leave of absence

since August 14, 1977.

Greenbriar Village Apartments,

Atlanta, Georgia, as a part-time

security guard

Tecali Apartments, Atlanta,

Georgia, as a part-time security

guard

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Floyd Leroy Reeves

August, 1977, to

the present

Select Committee on

Assassinations, United

States House of Representatives.

Washington, D. C., as an

investigator in Atlanta,

Georgia

Marital Status

Jackson.

Apartment C7 at 3540 North Campcreek Parkway, Southwest,

Atlanta, Georgia.

Mr. Reeves has indicated his wife is a United

States citizen.

Mr.

Reeves has advised his son, Floyd, 'Jr., was

sorn on December 14, 1964, in Atlanta, Georgia, and that

se was never married to the child's mother, Sherrie Edwards,

Columbus, Georgia.

He said he maintains custody of his son

with the consent of Miss Edwards.

Interviews

Twenty-two persons, consisting of current and former

supervisors and co-workers, present and former neighbors,

Er- rences, projessional associates, and social acquaintances of

American op' were interviewed. They advised he is a loyal

good character, reputation, and associates.

described as honest, capable, conscientious, friendly, hardworking

and trustworthy.

It was stated Mr. Reeves has the ability to

deal with individuals from varied backgrounds.

They highly

recommended him for a position of trust and responsibility.

Close Relatives

Mr. Reeves' parents, Nathaniel Reeves, Sr., and

Alice Taylor Reeves, are deceased. In addition to his wife

and son, mentioned previously, Mr. Reeves has the following

living close relatives:

Brother

James Reeves

Fort Dix, New

Jersey

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— Mr ." Hurst

1 - Mx. Dente

April 10, 1978

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairnan

Select Cormittee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. Ca

Dear Mr. Chairman:

In accordance with a request received from you

on March 16, 1978, an investigation has been conducted con-

cerning Miss Rebecca Anne Rife.

_ Transnitted herewith are

two copies of a summary memorandum containing the results

of this investigation.

It is noted on Standard Form 86, Security Investi

gation Data for Sensitive Position, executed by Miss Rife

on March 13, 1978, she indicated from July, 1970, to

December, 1970, she had several appointments for psychiatrie

consultations at the Brooklane Psychiatric Center, Hagerstown,

Maxyland. In the absence of a specific request, no further

inquiry is being made concerning this aspect of Miss Rife's

background.

Sincerely yours,

William H. Webster

Director

Enclosures (2)

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NOTE: Since March, 1978, Miss Rife has been employed by

the above committee as

a

and complete.

secretary.

Invéstigation favorable

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTICATION

WASHINGTON, D.G. 20535

April 10, 1978

REBECCA ANNE RIFK

THE INVESTIGATION OF MISS RIFE COVERED INQUIRIES

AS TO HER CHARACTER, LOYALTY, AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO

INQUIRIES WERS MADE

AS TO THE SOURCES OF HER INCOME.

8irth

Miss Rife was born on November 11, 1942, in

Waynesboro, Pennsylvania.

Education

Miss Rife attended Gettysburg College, Gettysburg,

pennsylvania, from September, 1960, to January, 1962, when

she voluntarily withdrew receiving no degree.

She attended Chathan College, Pittsburgh,

pennsylvania, from February, 1962, to June, 1964, receiving

a B.A. degree.

She also attended the University of Pittsburgh,

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, trom september, 196, to December,

1965, on a part-time basis, receiving no

degree.

Employment

August, 1964,

to

December, 1967

Family and Children's Service,

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as a

case aide

March, 1968, to

June, 1970

Department of welfare, now

Department of Human Resources,

Government of the District of

Columbia, Washington, D. C.,

as a social worker

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Rebecca Anne Rife

Based on the background information furnished by

Miss Rife and on investigation, she has no known close rela-

tives residing in Iron Curtain

countries.

Credit and Arrest Checks

Information has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either no record or no additional pertinent information

concerning Miss Rife.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no

record concerning Miss Rife or her mother.

Miscellaneous

On Standard Form 86, Security Investigation Data

for Sensitive Position, executed by Miss Rife on March 13,

1978, she indicated from July, 1970, to December, 1970,

for psychiatric consultations

at the Brooklane Psychiatric Center, Hagerstown, Maryland.

Agency Checks

Information has been received from the following

governmental agencies indicating their files contain either

no record or no additional pertinent information concerning

Miss Rife:

ACTION; Bureau of Personnel Investi-

gations, Civil Service Commission;

and the Central Intelligence Agency.

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain

no additional perti-

nent information concerning Miss Rife®

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Mr. Tehl

Mr » Peelman

- Me. „Hurst

- Mx. Daly

I - Mr. Flynn

May 27, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chalenan

Select Committee on Assassinations

United States llouse of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Chairman:

In accordance with a request received from you

on April 28, 1977, an Investigation has been conducted

concerning Mr. Marlin Risinger III. Transmitted herewith

are two coples of a summary nemorandun containing the

results of this investigation.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

NOTE: Investigation of Mr. Risinger for positionwith the

House Select Conmittee on Assassinations complete and

favorable, except for one traffic charge.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

May 27, 1977

MARLIN RISINGER III

THE INVESTIGATION OF MR. RISINGER COVERED INQUIRIES

AS TO THE SOURCES OF HIS INCOME.

Bloth

Shreveport, Louisiana.

Mr. Risinger was born on December 8, 1954, 1n

Education

Mr. Risinger attended Colorado College,

Colorado Springs, Colorado, from September, 1972, to May,

1976, receiving a B.A. degree.

Employment

March, 1972, to

June, 1976

Mr. Risinger was employed inter-

mittently on a full-time and

part-time basis during the summers

and while attending school in

Louisiana and Colorado variously

as an ice cream store clerk, a

warehouseman, an oil drilling

company worker, and a bartender.

June ,

to

August, 1976

septerest some

1976, to

November,

December, 1976, to

the present

Unemployed

Select Committee on Assassinations,

United States House of

represencatives, lashington, Do cos

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Marlin Risinger III

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Mr. Risinger or his close relatives,

except the following:

The records of the Bay County Sheriff's

Florida, indicate

on May

Risinger was charged

fined $76.50 on May 30, 1972.

Agency Checks

The Bureau of Personnel Investigations, Civil

Service Commission has advised that its files contain no

record concerning Mr. Risinger.

The Central Intelligence Agency has advised

that its files contain no additional pertinent informa-

tion concerning Mr. Risinger.

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain no additional per-

tinent information concerning Mr. Risinger.

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"NE. BUCSO

1

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1 - Mx. Malarney

May 27, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louls Stokes

Chazzman

Select Committee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr - Chairman:

In accordance with a request received from you

on April 28, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Mrs. Antoinette Morzis Roberts. Transmitted

herewith are two copies of a summary memorandun containing

the results of this investigation.

Sincerely yours:

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

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Honorable Louis Stokes

NOTE: Investigation of Mrs. Roberts requested by Chairman,

Assassinations Conmittee, for staff position.

Investigation

complete. Mrs. Roberts has had numerous short-term employments

and 5 previous employers and 4 previous co-workers would not

recormend because it was stated she had a "drinking problem."

Mrs. Roberts is divorced and has been ticketed in the past for

driving while intoxicated in Washington, D. C-

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.G. 20535

May 27, 1977

ANTOINETTE MORRIS ROBERIS

THE INVESTIGATION OF MRS. ROBERTS COVERED INQUIRIES

IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES AS TO HER CHARACTER, LOYALTY,

AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE

SOURCES OF HER INCOME.

Birth

Mrs. Roberts was born on April 17, 1935, in

Grand Rapids, Michigan, as Julie Antoinette Morris.

Education

MrS. Roberts attended Norwalk High School,

Norwalk, Connecticut, from January, 1953, to June, 1953,

when she was graduated.

She attended the University of Connecticut,

Storrs, Connecticut, from September, 1953, to September,

1954, at which time she voluntarily withdrew.

She also attended George Washington University,

Washington, D. C., from February, 1955, to June, 1955,

at which time she voluntarily withdrew.

She also attended the Corcoran School of Art,

Washington, D. C., from September, 1955, to June, 195%,

successfully completing her course of study. No degree

was awarded to her.

Employuent

September,

1957, to

September,

1961

Westinghouse Broadcasting Company,

Washington, D. C., as a secretary

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Antoinette Morris Roberts

Earl M. Wells, Silver Spring, Maryland, advised

at Silver Spring, Maryland, that he and Mrs. Roberts

wEre

married in 1957

been separated

and divorced in January, 1966, after having

for over one and a half years.

stated

the basic reason for the divorce was incompatibility on

both of their parts, and the separation and divorce were

by mutual consent.

He stated he and Mrs. Roberts are

still friendly toward one another, and they have met

accidentally on several occasions

since their divorce.

He further stated Mrs. Roberts is a discreet, stable, and

hardworking person.

caliber,

and no tatton, and loyal ty

He added Mrs. Roberts'

character,

and loyalty are of the highest

and confidence with the

Federal Government.

Interviews

One of Mrs. Roberts' former employers who requested

confidentiality advised in Washington, D. C., that while

Mrs. Roberts was employed during 1976, she did not measure

up to the expectations of the employing agency.

She stated

that Mrs. Roberts did not produce a very good finished

work product.

This individual further advised it was

obvious to her, from her observations of Mrs. Roberts, that

Mrs. Roberts had a "drinking problem."

She stated she

knew this because while at work on numerous occasions, she

was able to smell liquor on Mrs.

Roberts' breath, and on

different occasions Mrs. Roberts' mannerisms and

reflected that she had been drinking.

She stated she had

discussed the drinking problem with Mrs. Roberts, and

Mrs. Roberts advised her that she had been experiencing

difficulty regarding her drinking habits and had been working

hard to resolve these problems.

She further stated that

Mrs. Roberts recently advised her that she thinks she has

"licked the problem."

This individual concluded by saying she knows

of nothing of a derogatory nature concerning Mrs. Roberts'

reputation, associates, or loyalty, but she stated that

fron her knowledge of Mrs. Roberts she could not recommend

her for a position of trust and confidence with the Federal

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Page (s) withheld entirely at this location in the file.

one or more of the following statements, where indicated,

explain this deletion (these deletions) -

A Deletions were made pursuant to the postponement

rationale indicated below with no. segregable material

available for disclosure. All references relate to

Section 6 of the "President John F. Kennedy Assassination

Records Collection Act of 1992."

[] Subsection 1A (intelligence agent's identity)

Subsection 1B (intelligence source or method)

[] Subsection IC (other matter relating to military

defense, intelligence operations or

the conduct of foreign relations)

[] Subsection 2

(living person who provided

confidential information)

M Subsection 3

(unwarranted invasion of privacy)

[]

Subsection 4

(cooperating individual or foreign

government, currently requiring

protection)

[] Subsection 5

(security or protective proceaure,

currently or expected to be utilized)

Information pertained to a matter unrelated to the JFK

Assassination investigation.

For your information:

The following number is to be used for reference

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Antoinette Morris Roberts

Edwin A. Bigley, Administrative Assistant to

the President, Motion Picture Association of America,

Washington, D. C., advised at Washington, D. C.,

that

Mrs. Roberts had

worked for the association for a

period of approximately two months. Mr. Bigley stated

it is his opinion that

while employed, Mrs. Roberts

had a drinking problem.

He stated by this he means

that he observed Mrs. Roberts on several occasions during

work demonstrating signs of being intoxicated. He stated

that while she was sober, Mrs. Roberts performed her

duties very well, but generally after returning from

lunch her work suffered as a result of her drinking while

at lunch. Mr. Bigley stated that as a result of

drinking problem, she was dismissed.

Mr. Bigley stated he does not question Mrs. Roberts'

character, associates, reputation, or loyalty, and

that when she was sober, she was an asset to

He further stated that if Mrs. Roberts

is able to control her drinking problem, he would highly

recommend her for a position of trust and confidence

with the Federal Government.

A second individual who was Mrs. Roberts'

employer during 1972 and who requested confidentiality

advised at Washington, D. C., that he hired Mrs. Roberts

as a favor to a friend, whom he does not wish to identify.

This

individual stated

Mrs. Roberts' finished work product

was "less than impressive."

He stated Mrs. Roberts has

a high intellectual level and is possibly capable of

handling a high-level position; however, she did not work

out satisfactorily while in his employ.

He stated

Mrs. Roberts was not terminated because when she started

employment, it was with the understanding that her

employment would be on a short-term trial basis.

concluded by stated Mrs. Roberts is extremely honest, and

her character, associates,

reputation, and loyalty are

above reproach. He stated that his recommendation for

her employment with the Federal Government would depend on

the type of position for which she is being considered.

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A third individual who is a former employer of

Mrs. Roberts'

and

who requested confidentiality advised

at Washington, D. C., that Mrs. Roberts had worked for

him as a secretary for approximately two months in 1972.

He stated Mrs. Roberts is an intelligent and honest

individual whose character, associates, reputation, and

loyalty are above reproach. He added that while in his

employ, Mrs. Roberts experienced personal problems which

affected her duties as a secretary. He stated she had

a "drinking problem," and

she would often return from

lunch and be unable to perform her secretarial duties

because she had been drinking. He stated as a result of

this, her employment was terminated.

He concluded by

stating that based on his knowledge

of Mrs. Roberts, he

could not recommend her for a position of trust and

confidence with the Federal Government.

Angelina Lassiter, Secretary, The American

Waterways Operators, Incorporated, Arlington, Virginia,

advised

she was acquainted with Mrs. Roberts on a

professional basis for approximately four months during

1971.

She stated that she and Mrs. Roberts worked

together, and she recalls Mrs. Roberts was not particularly

effective or neat in the performance of her

stated by this she means that Mrs. Roberts work. She

secretarial

duties consisted of

preparing a weekly newsletter, and on

several occasions the letter was poorly prepared. She further

stated it was her job to teach Mrs. Roberts how to prepare

the newsletter,

and Mrs. Roberts did not demonstrate much

interest or enthusiasm in her work. Mrs. Lassiter stated

she does not know for sure whether or not Mrs. Roberts had

been fired, but it is her belief that she had been termi-

nated because of incompetence.

She stated she could not

she could

not recommend

her for a

position of

trust and

confidence with the United States

Government.

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John Martin, Senior Meteorologist, Warren D.

Steinberger, Technical Manager; and Melanie

G. Fox,

Senior Accounting Clerk, who are all employees of Dames

and Moore, an environmental and consulting engineering

firm in Bethesda, Maryland, advised at Bethesda, Maryland,

that they were all acquainted with Mrs. Roberts while

she was an employee of Dames and Moore during the latter

part of 1973 and early 1974. They stated that while

Mrs. Roberts was employed there, she performed her

secretarial duties in an unsatisfactory manner.

They

stated she exhibited an arrogant attitude on various

occasions, and she had a careless manner with her own

personal appearance.

They stated her clothes were

"rumpled," and she did not make a very clean or

attractive employee.

They all stated they do not

question her character, associates, reputation, or

loyalty, but her overall performance as a secretary

was very inadequate.

They stated

that because of this,

she was eventually asked to resign.

They concluded by

stating that in view of their knowledge of Mrs. Roberts.

they could not recommend her for a position of trust

and confidence with the Federal Government.

Thirty additional persons, consisting of current

and former supervisors and co-workers, present and former

neighbors, references, associates, and social acquaintances

of Mrs. Roberts', were interviewed. They advised she is

a loyal American whose character, reputation, and associates

are above reproach.

She was described as diligent,

reliable, considerate, trustworthy, competent, and

hard-

working.

They recommended her for a position of trust and

responsibility.

Close Relatives

In addition to her husband, mentioned previously,

Mrs. Roberts has the following close

relatives:

Father

Mother

Brother

James Bingham Morris

Warwick, Bermuda

Antoinette Frith Morris

Warwick,

Bermuda

Alexander Hutchings Morris

Rockport, Massachusetts

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Persons

interviewed during this inquiry who

are acquainted with Mrs. Roberts' close relatives

advised they are reputable individuals.

Credit and Arrest Checks

Information has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either no record or no additional pertinent information

concerning Mrs. Roberts.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Mrs. Roberts or her close relatives,

except the following:

Records of the Metropolitan Police Depart-

ment, Washington, D. C., indicate

Mrs. Roberts was

arrested on August 15,

1975, for driving while intoxicated.

The

records further reflect that this arrest

was cleared on November 10, 1975, through

the driver improvement program.

Agency Checks

Information has been received from the following

governmental agencies indicating their files contain either

no record or no additional pertinent information concerning

Mrs. Roberts:

Bureau of Personnel Investigations, Civil.

service Commission; Central Intelligence.

Agency; and the Defense Central Index of

Investigations.

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain no additional

pertinent information concerning Mrs. Roberts.

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1

- MX. Flanagan

December 22, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chaiman

Select Committee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Chairman:

In accordance with a request received fron you on

November 23, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Mxs. Baxbara Jean Robinson. Transmitted

herewith are two copies of a summary memorandum containing

the results of this investigation.

Sincerely yours.

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

MEF STeP

(9)

(IX)

Mrs. Robinson is employed as a researcher by the Select

Committee on Assassinations, United States House of Representa-

tives, Washington, D. C.

Investigation disclosed Mrs. Robinson

has had delinquent accounts with Catholic University of America:

Raleighs, Incorporated; Saks and Company: Korvettes; Lord and

Taylor; and NAC Charge Plan. Two of these accounts are still

delinguent and two of the accounts were closed with either all

or part of the delinquent account written off as a bad debt.

Investigation complete.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTICATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

December 22, 1977

BARBARA JEAN ROBINSON

THE INVESTIGATION OF MRS. ROBINSON COVERED

INQUIRIES AS TO HER CHARACTER, LOYALTY, AND GENERAL

STANDING, BUT NO INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES

OF HER INCOME.

Birth

Mrs. Robinson was born on July 24, 1944, in

Washington, D. C., as Barbara Jean Daniels.

Education

Mrs. Robinson attended the Peabody Institute of

Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, from September, 1961, to

January, 1964, receiving no degree.

She attended the University of Maryland, College Park,

Maryland, from September, 1965, to January, 196%, when she was

academically dismissed for failure to maintain the required

grade-point average.

She attended the District of Columbia Teachers

College, now University of the District of Columbia, Washington,

D. C.,

on a part-time and full-time basis, from September, 1966,

to June, 1972, receiving a B.S. degree.

She has indicated she attended Catholic University

i America, Washington, D. C., on a part-time and full-time

pasts from 1972 to 1975, and

from 1976 to 1977, and anticipates

receiving an M.C.R.P. degree in May, 1978.

elizabeth Gleason, Clerk, Registrar's Office, Catholic

University of America, Washington,

D. C., advised she is unable

to verify Mrs. Robinson's academic attendance at this university

because Mrs. Robinson has an unsettled tuition bill. She said

it is the policy of this university to withhold this information

until all outstanding debts have been settled. Details concerning

this indebtedness are set forth hereinafter.

FBI/DOJ

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Father

Frank Leonard Daniels

Salisbury, Maryland

Stepmother

Flora Mae Daniels

Salisbury, Maryland

Mother

Eva Beatrice Daniels

South Fallsburg, New York

Based on the background information furnished by

MrS. Robinson and on investigation, she has no known close

relatives residing in Iron Curtain

countries.

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mrs. Robinson's close relatives advised they

are reputable individuals.

Credit and Arrest

t Checks

Information has been received from appropriate credit

reporting agencies indicating their files contain either no

record or no additional pertinent information concerning

Mrs. Robinson, except the following:

Records of the Credit Bureau, Incorporated,

Washington, D. C., indicate Mrs. Robinson

has delinquent accounts with the following

establishments: Catholic University of

America; Raleighs, Incorporated; Saks and

Company; Korvettes; Lord and Taylor; and

NAC Charge Plan.

Maria Huffer, Accounting Office, Catholic University

of America, Washington, D. C

outstanding tuition debt of sit since 195 blessed se

believes Mrs. Robinson is well aware of this outstanding debt

and has been for sone time.

Leona Green, Credit Manager, Raleighs, Incorporated,

Wheaton, Maryland, advised Mrs. Robinson opened an account with

Raleighs on March

28, 1973, and this account was closed by

haLeighs on January 31, 1975, because it was six months?

delinquent with an outstanding balance of $269.06. She said

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POSTPONEIENT INTORMATTON SHEET (JFK MATERIALS)

Page (s) withheld entirely at this location in the file.

One or more of the following statements, where indicated,

explain this deletion (these deletions) .

Deletions were made pursuant to the postponement

rationale indicated below with no segregable material

available for disclosure. All references relate to

Section 6 of the "President John F. Kennedy Assassination

Records Collection Act of 1992."

Subsection 1A (intelligence agent's identity)

[] Subsection 1B (intelligence source or method)

Subsection 1C (other matter relating to military

defense, intelligence operations or

the conduct of foreign relations)

[J

Subsection 2

(living person who provided

confidential information)

Subsection 3

(unwarranted invasion of privacy)

[] Subsection 4

(cooperating individual or foreign

government, currently requiring

protection)

[] Subsection 5

(security or protective procedure,

currently or expected to be utilized)

Information pertained to a matter unrelated to the JFK

Assassination investigation.

For your information:

The following number is to be used for reference

regarding this page (these pages):

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this outstanding balance has been subsequently reduced

..to a

current balance due of $178.61.

Edward Shields, Assistant Security Manager, Saks and

Company, New York, New York, advised Mrs. Robinson previously

had an account with

this company's store in the Washington,

D. C., area.

He said this account was closed

and written off

as a

bad debt in November, 1975, after it had been delinquent

for thirteen months. He said the account had an

outstanding

balance of $300 at that time.

James Craig, Clerk, NAC Charge Plan, Towson, Maryland,

'advised Mrs. Robinson

previously had accounts

Korvettes.

with NAC and

He said NAC also maintains the credit records for

Korvettes. He said Mrs. Robinson opened an account with NAC

in September, 1974, and

this account was paid and closed in

May, 1977•

He said this account had been rated as R-9, which

is considered a bad account, because of delinquent payments.

Mr. Craig said Mrs. Robinson's account with Korvettes

has also been closed.

He said this account was also rated as

R-9 because there had been a delinquent outstanding balance for

this account.

He said his records indicate. this account was

closed on an unspecified date after Korvettes accepted a partial

payment of the overdue balance in order to close Mrs. Robinson's

account. He said he could provide no additional information

concerning Mrs.

Robinson.

Lauren A. Abbott, Office Manager, Lord and Taylor,

Washington, D. C., advised Mrs. Robinson previously had an

account with this company. She said this account had been

delinquent; however, Mrs. Robinson paid the outstanding

balance in

September, 1977, at which time the account was closed.

She said she could provide

no additional information concerning

Mrs. Robinson.

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Information has been received from appropriate law

enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no record

concerning Mrs. Robinson or her close relatives, except the

following:

Date

August 20, 1967

June 16, 1972

Records of the Sullivan County Sheriff's

Office, Monticello, New York, indicate the

following arrests for Mrs. Robinson's mother,

Eva Beatrice Daniels:

Charge

Public Intoxication

Disposition

$10 fine

Harassment

Unconditional

discharge

Dismissed

October 6, 1972

Harassment

November 26, 1973

Criminal Mischief

Dismissed

February 14, 1974

Public Intoxication Forfeited $25 bail

March 18, 1975

Public Intoxication - Conditional discharge

Records of the Maryland Motor Vehicle

Administration, Glen Burnie,

Maryland,

indicated Mrs. Robinson's father,

Frank Leonard Daniels, was cited

for

speeding on January 26, 1974, and

December 15, 1976, and for improper

lane changing on September 24, 1976,

for which he paid fines totaling $70.

Agency Checks

Information has been received from the following

governmental agencies indicating their files contain either

no record or no additional pertinent information concerning

Mrs. Robinson:

Bureau of Personnel Investigations, Civil

Service Commission; Central Intelligence

Agency; and the Office of Personnel Security,

United States Postal Service.

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Peeli

MC *

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Mx. Daly

- Mr. Dooher

July 22, 1977

BY LIAISON

Foster

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairman

Salect Committee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Doar ME. Chalzman:

In accordance with a request received fron you

on June 24, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Mrs. Ida Jane Ross-

Transmitted herewith

are two copies of a summary menorandun containing the

results of this investigation.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Dizector

Enclosures (2)

NOTE:

Ross, secretary, House Committee on Assassinations,

Washington, D. C., has

been a longtime secretary to

various Virginia governors and former Representative

Thomas N. Downing.

Investigation disclosed her daughter

was arrested on prostitution charge in 1969 in Texas.

Investigation otherwise favorable and complete..

MeDLano (IX)

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

July 22, 1977

IDA JANE ROSS

THE INVESTIGATION OF MRS. ROSS COVERED INQUIRIES

AS TO HER CHARACTER,

LOYALTY, AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT

NO INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO

THE SOURCES OF HER INCOME

Birth

Virginia, Mr RoSa vas born 19 May 32, 1919, 1n Bichmond,

Education

Mrs. Ross graduated from Thomas Jefferson High

School, Richmond, Virginia, in 1938, exact date not

recorded.

She attended the Pan American School of Business,

Richmond, Virginia, from September, 1938, to May, 1939,

receiving a certificate.

Mrs. Ross has indicated she also attended the

evening division of Richmond College, now part of the

University of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, during 1940.

No record was located concerning her attendance.

Employment

Mrs. Ross has indicated she was employed between

1939 and 1944 by the Yonan Rug Company, United States

Fidelity and Guaranty Company, and the Laburnum Realty

corporation, all located in Richmond, Virginia.

Hecords

concerning these employments are unavailable and the

employments were not verified.

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Mrs, Ross has indicated she thereafter moved to

Washington, D. C., and was employed by Thomas N. Downing,

then United States Representative fron Virginia, from

January, 1959, to September, 1961, when she resigned to

marry her third husband, Dr. James K. Ross.

She has

also indicated she was again employed by former

Representative Downing as his personal and executive

secretary from April, 1965, to December, 1976.

Employ-

ment records of United States House of Representatives

are not available; however, former Representative Downing,

now residing in Newport News, Virginia, verified her employ-

ment during these approximate periods.

Mrs. Ross, upon marrying Dr. Ross, resided

in Dallas, Texas, until 1965 when they were divorced.

During this period she also worked for Dr. Ross as a

special assistant on a part-time basis.

Marital Status

Mrs. Ross is divorced and resides at

4201 Cathedral Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D. C.

Records of the Virginia Bureau of Vital Statistics,

Richmond, Virginia,

disclose Mrs. Ross, the plaintiff,

was granted a divorce from John Benjamin Brawner on

March 3, 1950, on the grounds of desertion.

The whereabouts of Mr. Brawner is unknown.

Records of the Broward County Court Clerk's

Office, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, disclose Mrs. Ross

was granted a divorce from Charles Christie on

October 23, 1957.

Mrs. Ross cited as grounds for

the divorce Mr.

Christie's "failure to fulfill his

position as a husband." The divorce was granted

Mrs. Ross by default as Mr. Christie failed to respond

to the complaint.

The whereabouts of Mr. Christie is unknown.

Records of the Dallas County District Court

Clerk's Office, Dallas, Texas, disclose Mrs. Ross, the

plaintiff, was granted

a divorce from James K. Ross on

February 1l, 1965, on the grounds of cruelty and incom-

patibility.

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Records of the Dallas Police Department,

Dallas, Texas, disclose Jane

Tallaferro

Brawner Ross Horn, Mrs. Ross' daughter,

was arrested under the name,

Taliaferro Brawner Horn, on

October 30,

1969, on a charge of offering to commit

prostitution with a police officer.

These records disclose she offered

$50 prostitution date to a vice control

police officer.

She was fined $25 on

a reduced charge of "city violation."

Agency Checks

Information has been recelved from the Bureau

of Personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission

indicating its files contain no record concerning

Mrs. Ross.

Information has been received from the Central

Intelligence Agency indicating its files contain no per-

tinent identifiable information concerning Mrs. Ross.

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain no additional per-

tinent information concerning Mrs. Ross.

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NOTE:

Judder 1s currently employed as a document

clerk with the Select Comittee on Assassinations,

Unfted States House of Representatives, lashington,

D. C.

Bes father, two brothers, and one sister have

oen yesued aneros rattle citations.

Another

Sees arrested for "petty larceny.* She vacated

one preyious residence owing $206.50.

ler parents

vere active known menbers of the CPUSA from the early

1050820 10010 ber prother:

Eugene John fuddes was

a menbor of the CPUSA Sron 2067 to 1963.

Investiga cror

otherwise favorable to date.

Civil Sorvice Commission

still out.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTICATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 30335

May 37, 1977

MIRIAM RUDDER

THE INVESTIGATION OF MISS RUDDER COVERED

INQUIRIES AS TO HER CHARACTER, LOYALTY, AND GENERAT

STANDING, BUT NO INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES

OF HER INCOME.

Birth

Miss Rudder was born on August 3, 1956, in

Washington, D. C.

Edu ca ti on

Miss luider attended western tigh ochool

echington, D. C.. from September, 1971, to June, Lo74,

when she was graduated, receiving a diploma.

Employment

September, 1971, to

December, 1976

January, 1977, to

the present

District of Columbla Recreation

Department, Washington, D. C.,

as a water safety instructor at

the Capitol East Pool on a part-

time and full-time basis

Select Committee on Assassinations,

United States House of

Representatives, Washington, D. C.,

as a document clerk

Marital Status

Miss Rudder is unmarried and resides in Apartment H3

at 3413 Toledo Terrace, Hyattsville, Maryland.

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Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Miss Rudder or her close relatives,

except the following:

The files of the Metropolitan Police

Department,

Miss Rudder's brother,

Eugene

Rudder, was arrested on April 15,

1966, and charged with "unlawful entry."

No further disposition is recorded.

These files also reveal he was issued

two traffic citations for "stop light

violation" and one citation for

"speeding" during the period from

October 1, 1967, to January 3, 1971.

He was judged guilty on each occasion;

however,

no further disposition is

recorded.

The files of the Metropolitan Police

Department,

Washington, D. C., reveal

Miss Rudder's sister, Beatrice Marie

Rudder, was issued a

citation for

"Improper turn" on May 13, 1972.

was judged guilty; however, no further

disposition is recorded.

The files of the Metropolitan Police

Department,

Washington, D. C., reveal

Miss Rudder's brother,

Karl Rudder,

was issued five citations for violations

such as "improper turn" and "following

too close" during the perlod Iron

January 19, 1911g to June 24, 1974.

he was judged guilty in each

instance;

however, dispositions are not recorded.

The files of the Metropolitan Police

Department,

washington, D. C., reveal

Miss Rudder's father,

John Earl Rudder

was issued seven citations during the

period from June 12, 1971, to May 22,

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as "loitering"

judged guilty in each instance; however,

dispositions are not recorded.

The files of the United States Park

Police, Washington, D. C., reveal

Miss Rudder's father, John Earl Rudder,

was issued a citation on September 26.

1972, for "dirty cab" for which he paid

a $5 fine.

The files of the United States Park

Police, Washington, D. C., reveal

Miss Rudder's brother, Karl Rudder,

sticker"

for which he

paid a $25. fine.

The files of the Prince Georges County,

Maryland, Police Department reveal

Miss Rudder's sister,

Lisa Pearl Rudder,

was arrested for "petty larceny" on

December 13, 1976.

She was judged guilty

and sentenced to ten days in jail and

placed on probation for six months.

Miscellaneous

A representative of the Quincy Manor and Monroe

Garden Apartments, Hyattsville, Maryland, advised

Miss Rudder leased Apartment 3

at 5459 Madison Way,

Hyattsville, Maryland, on October 1, 1976, and vacated

the premises without notice on December 31, 1976, owing

$206.50. This debt is presently outstanding.

A security-type investigation was initiated

by the FBI in 1951 concerning Miss Rudder's parents,

John Earl Rudder and Doris Elenzweig rudder,

in connection

with their association with known members of the Communist

Party, USA (CPUSA).

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Title 50, United States Code, Section

781 (Internal Security Act of 1950)

stated that, as a result of evidence

adduced before various committees of

the Senate and House of Representatives,

Congress found the existence of a world

communist revolutionary movement, whose

purpose is to establish a communist

totalitarian dictatorship in the world's

countries through the medium of a world-

wide communist organization. Communist

action organizations in various countries

endeavor to carry out the objectives of

the world communist movement by bringing

about the overthrow of existing governments

by any means.

The communist organization

in the United States -- the CPUSA --

pursuing its stated objectives, presents

"a clear and present danger to the security

of the United States."

The Subversive

Activities Control Board, established by

Section 791 of the above

Act, found the

CPUSA to be a communist action organization.

This finding was upheld by the United States

Supreme Court in June, 1961.

The CPUSA

has continued to be an arm of the inter

national communist movement dominated by

the Soviet Union.

The CPUSA, in its

dependence on the Soviet Union, has never

knowingly adopted a position contrary to

Soviet policy.

Its leaders frequently

confer with Soviet leaders to receive

guidance and direction on the policies

the CPUSA is to follow.

There has been

no evidence that the primary aims of the

CPUSA, as they conform to Soviet objectives,

have

changed over the years.

The investigation revealed Mr. and Mrs. Rudder

were active members of the CPUSA from the early 1950s to

1967 •

During this period Mr. and Mrs. Rudder participated

in numerous demonstrations organized by the CPUSA or

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CPUSA-dominated groups, and visited the Soviet Embassy,

Washington, D. C., on several occasions.

During the

early 1960s, Mr.

and Mrs. Rudder considered living and

working in the Union of

the Soviet Socialist Republica

and contacted the Soviet Embassy, Washington, D. C.,

concerning this matter.

From the mid 1950s to the mid 1960s,

Mr. and Mrs. Rudder actively supported a communist-

dominated private school in Washington, D. C., in which

they enrolled their children.

Since 1967, no information has been obtained

concerning their active participation within the CPUSA

and their current status is unknown.

A security-type investigation was initiated

by the FBI in 1966 concerning Miss Rudder's brother,

Bugene John Rudder, based on his parents' activities within

Since 1969, no information has been obtained

concerning his membership in the CPUSA and' his current

status is unknown.

Agency Check

The files of the FBI, Including the files of the

Identilication Division, contain no additional pertinent

information concerning Miss Rudder.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BURBAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20585

August 12, 1977

ELIZABETH KAYE SELLECK

THE INVESTIGATION OF MISS SELLECK COVERED INQUIRIES

AS TO HER

CHARACTER, LOIALTY, AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO

INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OF HER INCOME•

Birth

Miss Selleck was born on December 3, 1948, in

Wenatchee, Washington.

Education

Miss Selleck attended Portland State University,

Portland, Oregon, from September, 1967, to December, 1967,

receiving no degree.

She attended the University of Washington, Seattle,

Washington, from January, 1960, to December, 1912, and Irom

mata, -913, to December, 1976, on a part-time and full-time

basis, receiving a B.A. degree in March, 1977.

She also attended Seattle Community College,

Seattle, ashington, Irom January, 1973, to March, 1973,

successfully completing her course of study.

Enployment

During periods when Miss Selleck was not attending

college on a full-time basis or employed as hereinafter set

forth, she was unemployed and residing in Seattle, Washington.

September, 1967, to

University of Oregon Medical

December, 1967

School, Portland, Oregon, as a

research assistant on a part-

time basis

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Elizabeth Kaye Selleck

May, 1968, to

May, 1969

June, 1969, to

January, 1972

February, 1972, to

August, 1972

June, 1973, to

June, 1977

July, 1977, to

the present

Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle,

Washington, as a bookkeeper on a

full-time and part-time basis

James V. Grubb, Attorney, Seattle,

Washington, as

a secretary

Law

firm of Seed, Berry, Dowrey

and cross, now seed, Berry,

vernon and Baynnam,

seattle,

Washington, as a secretary

Public Defender's Association,

Seattle, Washington, as an

Investigator

Select Committee on Assassinations,

United States House of Representa-

tives, Washington, D. C., as an

investigator

Marital Status

Miss Selleck is single and resides at 2500 Wisconsin

Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D. C.

Interviews

James V. Grubb, Attorney, Seattle, Washington,

advised Miss Selleck was

employed by him as

a secretary

for

approximately two and one-half years.

He stated

he dismissed

her in 1972 due to a "conflict of personalities." He

explained that both he and Miss Selleck are "headstrong"

which ultimately led to her dismissal.

He stated that he

believes Miss Selleck had more talent

than the job offered,

and it reached the point where it was better for them to

terminate their work relationship.

He stated he has main

tained a cordial relationship with Miss Selleck and described

her as capable, intelligent, and hardworking. He stated

Miss Selleck's character, reputation, loyalty, anc

associates

are above reproach.

He highly recommended her for a positior

of trust and responsibility with the United States Government.

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Twenty-four additional persons, consisting of

current and former supervisors and co-workers, present and

former neighbors, references,

associates, and

social

acquaintances of

Miss Selleck's, were interviewed and they

advised she is a loyal American

whose character, reputation,

and associates are above reproach. She was described as

intelligent, reliable, responsible, trustworthy, capable,

and conscientious.

It was stated she is a competent

investigator who has the ability to effectively analyze a

problem.

They highly recommended her for a position of

trust and responsibility.

Close Relatives

Miss Selleck has the following close relatives:

Father

Willard Palmer Selleck

Salisbury, North Carolina

Mother

Kathleen Allegre Selleck

Wenatchee, Washington

Brother

Willard Palmer Selleck, Jr.

Wenatchee, Washington

persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Miss Selleck's close relatives advised they

are reputable individuals.

Credit and Arrest Checks

Information has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either no record or no additional pertinent information

concerning Miss Selleck.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no

record concerning Miss Selleck or her close relatives,

except the following:

Records of the Rowan County Sheriff's

office,

Salisbury, North Carolina, reveal

Miss Selleck's father, Willard Palmer

Selleck, was arrested on May 12, 1977, and

charged

with "driving under the influence."

This matter has not been adjudicated.

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- HI. Leguman

- Mr.

DElO

- Mx. Hurst

1 - Mr. Dooher

September 23, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairmen

Select Cormittee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear Mx. Chairnan:

In accordance with a request received from you

on August 26, 1977, an investigation has been conducted con-

cerning Mrs. Betty Lou Sissol. Transnitted herewith are

two copies of a summary memorandum containing the results

of this investigation.

Sincerely yours.

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

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Note: Mrs. Sisson is a secretary employed by House

Cominittee on Assassinations•

Investigation complete and

favorable with exception of arrests for two of her half

brothers.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

September 23, 1977

BETTY LOU SISSON

THE INVESTIGATION OF MRS. SISSON COVERED INQUIRIES

AS TO HER CHARACTER, LOYALTY, AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO

INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OF HER INCOME.

Birth

Mrs. Sisson was born on March 11, 1939, 1n

Washington, North Carolina, as Betty Lou Morris.

Ecucation

Mrs. Sisson graduated from Washington High School,

Washington, North Carolina, in June, 1957.

Employment

After graduating from high school, Mrs. Sisson was

employed as a general office worker at the Moss Planing Mill,

Washington, North Carolina, until January, 1962.

January, 1962, to

office of J. T. Rutherford, then

December, 1962

United States Representative from

Texas, Washington, D. C., as a

secretary

January, 1963,

December, 1963

to

Office of James C. Wright, Jx.,

United States Representative

from Texas, Washington, D. C.,

as a secretary

January, 1964, to

December, 1964

Office of Walter E. Rogers, then

United States Representative from

Texas, Washington, D. C., as a

secretary

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Betty Lou Sisson

Sister

Sharon Morris GrIggs

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Based on the background information furnished by

Mrs. Sisson and on investigation, she has no known close

relatives residing in Iron Curtain countries.

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mrs. Sisson's close relatives advised they

are reputable individuals.

Credit and Arrest Checks

Information has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either no record or no additional pertinent information

concerning Mrs. Sisson.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Mrs. Sisson or her close relatives,

except the following:

Records of the Beaufort County Clerk

of the Superior and District Courts,

Washington, North Carolina, disclose

William Travis Morris, Mrs. Sisson's

half brother, was convicted on nine

occasions between June 20, 1972, and

January 5, 1977, for charges ranging

from speeding to resisting arrest and

using abusive language and carrying

a concealed weapon (knife). He

received fines and sentences ranging

from the payment of court costs to

three months' suspended sentence.

These records disclose Larry Morris,

Mrs. Sisson's half brother, was

convicted

on six occasions

between

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cants to transmitting indecent language

over the telephone.

He received sentences

ranging from the

payment of court costs

to twelve months' suspended sentence

with five years' probation and the pro

vision he submit to treatment at the

mental health clinic and pay a $250

fine.

Agency Checks

Information has been received from the Bureau

of Personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission, indi-

cating its files contain no record concerning Mrs. Sisson.

the central tiles of the fil, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain no additional perti

nent information concerning Mrs. Sisson.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASRINGTON, D.C. 20535

December 2, 1977

BEVERLY ANN SMITH

TES INVESTIGATION OF MISS SMITH COVERED INQUIRIES

AS TO HER CHARACTER, LOYALTY, AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO

INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OF HER INCOME.

Birch

Miss Smith has indicated she was born on April 21,

1956, in Charleston, West Virginia.

The records of the

Bureau of Vital Statistics, Charleston, West Virginia,

Indicate Miss Smith was born on April 20, 1956, in Charleston,

West Virginia.

Education

Miss Smith attended DuPont High School, Belle,

West VIrginia, from September, 1972, to June, 1975, when she

was graduated.

Employment

While attending high school, Miss Smith was employed

part time and full time during portions of the school years

and summers from January, 1973, to June, 1975, in West Virginia

as a student aide.

July, 1975,

to

Unemployed

September, 1975

Settlebe 1919

1975, to

october,

october, 1977, to

the present

Department of the Treasury,

Washington, D. C., as a

clerk-stenographer

Select Committee on

Assassinations, United States

House of Representatives,

Washington, D. C., as a

clerk-typist

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Beverly Ann Smith

Stepsister

Carol Ann Clements

Washington, D. C.

Sister

Gwen L. Smith Avery

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Sister

Joyce D. Smith Hunter

Rand, West Virginia

Brother

Andrew L. Smith

United States Army

Fort Lee, Virginia

Based on the background information furnished by

Miss Smith and on investigation, she has no known close

relatives residing in Iron Curtain countries.

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Miss Smith's close relatives advised they are

reputable individuals.

Credit and Arrest Checks

Information has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either no record or no additional pertinent information

concerning Miss Smith.

Information

has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Miss Smith or her close relatives,

except the following:

Records of the Charleston, West Virginia,

Police Department, indicate Miss Smith's

stepbrother, Robert L. Clements, was cited

on March 13, 1975, for disobeying a red

light for which he paid a fine of $32.

On

January 30, 1976, he was cited for speeding

for which no disposition is indicated.

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These records indicate Miss Smith's

stepbrother, Richard A. Clements,

was arrested on April 28, 1974, for

disorderly conduct for which he paid

a fine of $32.

On July 21,

1974, he

was arrested on a charge of "drunk"

for which he paid a fine of $17.

These records also indicate Miss Smith's

stepbrother, James S. Clements, Jr.,

was Cited on November 8, 1973, for

speeding for which he paid a line of

$12.

On January 20, 1975, he was

arrested for "armed robbery." The

records indicate this charge is still

pending; however, information has been

received from the Kanawha County

Prosecutor's Office, Charleston,

West Virginia, indicating this charge

is to be dismissed in the near future

because of a lack of

evidence

Records of the West Virginia State

indicate Miss Smith's stepfather,

James S. Clements, Sr., was cited on

September 30, 1956, for driving on

the wrong side of the road for which

he paid a fine of $10 and court costs

of $7.

The records indicate Miss Smith's

stepbrother, Richard A. Clements 19785

convicted of "armed robbery" in

and sentenced to ten years' confinement

in the West Virginia State Penitentiary,

Mounasville, West Virginia.

Since

August, 1976, he has been incarcerated

in this penitentiary.

Security Clearance

Miss Smith was granted a top secret clearance by

the Department of the Treasury on December 9, 1975.

This

clearance is

no longer active.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.G. 30555

April 7, 1978

CONSTANCE CLARICE SMITH

THE INVESTIGATION OF MISS SMITH COVERED INQUIRIES

AS TO HER

CHARACTER, LOYALTY, AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO

INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OF HER INCOME.

Birth

Miss Smith was born on August 20, 1949, in Washington,

D. C.

• Bducation

Miss Smith attended Bennett College, Greensboro,

North Carolina, from September, 1967, to May, 1971, receiving

a B.A. degree.

She has been attending George Washington University,

Washington, D. C., on a part-time basis, since February, 1978.

Employment

October, 1971, to

May, 1972

June, 1972, to

September, 1972

October, 1972, to

July, 1973

August, 1973,

to

August, 1974

"The African World," a

periodical newspaper

published in Greensboro,

North Carolina, as &

circulation manager

Washington Technical

Institute, Washington,

D. C., as an assistant

Instructor

All African News Service,

Washington, D. C., as

office and business

MARager

Association for Educational

Communications and Technology,

Washington, D. Co, as a

clerical assistant

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Constance Clarice Smith

punctual and thorough secretary. They highly recommended

her for a position of trust and responsibility.

Close Relatives

In addition to her daughter, mentioned previously,

miss snith has the following close relatives:

Father

Mathew Roy Smith

Washington, D. C.

Mother

Dorothy Barnett Smith

Washington, D. C.

Brother

Mathew Roy Smith III

Washington, D. C.

Brother

Bernard Barnett Smith

Richmond, Virginia

Persons intervlewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Miss Smith's close relatives advised they

are reputable individuals.

Based on the background information furnished by

Miss Smith and on investigation, she has no known close

relatives residing in Iron Curtain countries.

Credit and Arrest Checks

Intormation has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either no record or no additional pertinent information

concerning Miss Smith, except the following:

Records of the Credit Bureau, Incorporated,

Washington, D. C., indicate Miss Smith has

delinquent charge

accounts with NAC Charge

PLan, Baltimore, Maryland, and Lerner Shops,

arlington, Virginia.

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Carroll Brennan, Office Manager, NAC Charge

Plan, Baltimore, Maryland, advised Miss Smith opened

an account with

this firm in April, 1974.

He said

this account had an outstanding balance of $82 which

was eventually written off as uncollectable; however,

on May 25, 1977, Miss Smith pald the outstanding

balance in full.

A representative of Lerner Shops, New York,

New York, advised Miss Smith opened an account with

this firm in Arlington, Virginia, on an unspecified

date.

He said this account became delinquent in

September, 1974; however,

the outstanding balance

was eventually paid in full.

Miss Smith has indicated she was arrested in

1974 by the Metropolitan Police Department, Washington,

D. C., because "marijuana was smoked in my car"

and that

subsequently this case was thrown out of court.

Information has

been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Miss Smith or her close relatives,

except the following:

Records of the Metropolitan Police

Department, washington, D. Co, Indicate

Miss Smith

and Jerry L. Tolliver were

charged with "possession of marijuana"

on March 25, 1974.

The records indicate

the disposition of these charges as

"no papered" and contain no additional

pertinent information concerning this

matter.

These records also indicate Miss Smith's

lather, Mathew Roy Smith, was charged with

"assault with a dangerous weapon (razor)"

on December 5, 1972.

The records indicate

this charge was nol-prossed on a date not

indicated.

Agency Checks

The Bureau of Personnel Investigations, Civil

servace Commission,

has advised its files contain no

record concerning Miss Smith.

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- Me a Burst

- Mx. Peelman

— Mr. Daly

1 - Mr. Dente

May 27, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chattan

Select Cormittee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear ME. Chairan:

In accordance with a request received from you

on April 28, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Miss Johanna Lynn Smith.

Transmitted herewith

are two copies of a summary memorandun containing the

results of this investigation.

miss Smith has indicated on Standard Form 86,

Security Investigation Data for

Sensitive Position, which

she executed on December 13, 1976, that she received

psychiatzic treatment at various times.

In the absence

of a pecifie request fron you, no inquiry is being

conducted concerning this aspect.of her background.

Sincerely yours.

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

NOTE: Since November, 1976, Miss Smith has been employed by

the Select Committee on Assassinations, U. S. House of

Representatives, Washington, D. C., as a researcher and

document clerk. Investigation

favorable and complete.

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UNI ED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

VASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

July 20, 1978

GEORGE ROBERT STEPHENS

THE INVESTIGATION OF MR. STEPHENS COVERED

INQUIRIES AS TO HIS CHARACTER,

LOYALTY, AND GENERAL

STANDING, BUT NO INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES

OF HIS INCOME.

Birth

Mr. Stephens was born on March 14, 1935, in

Washington, D. C.

Education

Mr. Stephens attended Calvin Coolidge High School,

Washington,

D. C., from September, 1951, to June, 1954,

receiving a diploma.

Military Service

Mr. Stephens enlisted in the United States Coast

Guard on August 12, 1952, and served inactively until

March 31, 1957, when he entered on active duty. He

served on active duty until March 30, 1959, when he was

honorably released. He reverted to reserve status and

served inactively until August 11, 1960, when he was

honorably discharged with the rank of quartermaster

third class. His service record is clear.

Employment

July, 1954, to

October, 1962; and

June, 1970, to

September, 1971

October, 1962,

to

January, 1964

McArdle Printing Company,

Incorporated, as a compositor

in Silver Spring, Maryland,

and Washington, D. C.

Magoffin Typographers, now

defunct, Hollywood, California,

as a Linotype operator.

This

employment was verified by a

former employer.

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George Robert Stephens

Brother®

Walter E. Stephens

Alexandria, Virginia

Sister

Mary E. Stephens

Wheaton, Maryland

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mr. Stephens' close relatives advised

they are reputable individuals.

Based on the background information furnished by

Mr. Stephens and on investigation, he has no known close

relatives residing in Iron Curtain countries.

Credit

and Arrest Checks

Information has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either no record or no

additional pertinent information

concerning Mr. Stephens.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Mr. Stephens or his close relatives,

except the following:

Records of the Fairfax County, Virginia

Police Department indicate Mr. Stephens'

brother, Walter E. Stephens, was arrested

on July

9, 1965, and charged with "disorderly

conduct."

On July 12, 1965, he paid a fine

of $10 plus court costs for

this charge.

Security Clearance

Mr. Stephens holds an active top secret clearance

granted to him on November 10, 1975, by the Government

Printing Office.

Agency Checks

Information has been received from the following

governmental agencies indicating their files contain either

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10 +

10%.

Monzhan

Hurst

Pee imal

Me, Daly

1

Mr. Malarney

August 23, 1977

BX LIAISON

Honorable Louts Stokes

CARLTMAD

Select Comittee ou Assassinations

United States House of Representativos

Washington, D. C.

Dast

Me. Chalenan:

In accordance with a request received iron you

on August 9, 1977, an investigation has bean conducted

concerning Mr, Lance WA111an Svendsen.

Transmitted

herewith aro two copies of a summary menorandun containing

the resulte of this investigation.

1E, Svendson indicated ho has in the past sought

psychiatrie holp during his parents' divorce while in

high school:

Stace a aigned waiver for the zelease of

medical information was not received fron 17. Svenisen,

no investigation was conducted concerning this aspect

ol Mir, Svendson's background.

Sincerely 70UrB»

Clarence I. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

NOTE:

Chairan of the above connittee has requested an

investigation of Mr, Svendsen for a staff position.

Investigation is complete.

M*. Svendsen has undergone

psychiatric consultation, however, no investigation was

done regarding this, and

be has zeceived several

traffic citations as has his brother.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTICATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

August 23, 1977

LANCE WILLIAM SVENDSEN

THE INVESTIGATION OF MR. SVENDSEN COVERED INQUIRIES

AS TO HIS CHARACTER, LOYALTY,

INQUIRIES WERE MADE

AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO

AS TO THE SOURCES OF HIS INCOME.

Birth

Mr. Svenasen was born on September 8, 1952, in

Great Lakes,

Illinois.

Education

Mr. Svendsen attended Virginia Commonwealth

University,

Richmond, Virginia, from February, 1972, to

August, 1976, when he was graduated, receiving a B.S. degree.

Employment

May ,

1969,

to

August, 1970

Hahn Shoes, Alexandria, Virginia,

as a stock clerk on a part-tine

basis

June, 1970, to

September,

197U; and

July, 1971, to

September, 1971

September,

1971, to

November,

1971

Arrow Moving and Storage Company,

Incorporated, Alexandria, Virginia,

as a laborer

June,

1972,

to

September,

1972

April, 1973,

to

september, 1973

Society for Prevention of Cruelty

to Animals, Richmond, Virginia, as

a driver and kennel worker on a

part-time basis

Quality Moving and Storage Company,

Alexandria, Virginia, as a laborer

cycleland, Incorporated, Richmond,

Virginia, as a motorcycle nechanic

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Close Relatives

HI. Svendsen has the following close relatives:

Father

Leroy William Svendsen

Randolph Air Force Base, TeX28

Stepmother

Doris Svendsen

Randolph Air Force Base, Texas

Half sister

Kristy Svendsen

Randolph Air Force Base, Texas

Brother

Randy Lee Svendsen

Arltagton, Virginia

Mother

Jean Svendsen

Alexandria, Virginia

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mr. Svendsen's close relatives advised they

are reputable individuals.

Based on the background information furnished by

MI. Svendsen and on investigation, he has no known relatives

residing in Iron Curtain countries.

Credit and Arrest Checks

Information has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either no record or no additional pertinent information

concerning Mr. Svendsen.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Mr.

Svendsen of his close relatives,

except the following:

records of the Virginia Division of

Motor Vehicles, Richmond, Virginia,

indicate that Mr. Svendsen has

received nine traffic citations during

the period of April, 1969, to March,

1977.

These violations consisted of

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speeding, no valid state inspection

sticker, operating a motor vehicle

with expired state tags, and failure

to obey a highway sign.

He appeared

1n various courts and paid fines

ranging from $8.75 to $20.

Records of the above-nentioned

office also indicate that

Mr. Svendsen's brother, Randy Lee

Svendsen, was arrested on April 16,

1967, for driving while intoxicated

In the State of Florida, for which

he was convicted. The records did

not contain any sentencing

information for this arrest. He

was also cited for speeding

on

two occasions in Virginia, for

which he paid fines, and for

rallure to obey a traffic signal,

for which he also paid a fine.

The amounts of the fines were not

contained in the records.

Miscellaneous

ar. Svendsen indicated that while he has never had a

nervous breakdown, or any mental disability, he did seek

help from a psychiatrist in connection with his parents'

divorce while in high school.

Agency Checks

Information has been received from the Bureau of

Personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission, and the

Central Intelligence Agency indicating their files contair

no record concerning Mr. Svendsen.

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain no additional

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pertinent information concerning Mr. Svendsen.

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Honorable Louts Stokes

NOT: Janenbaun recently employed as Deputy Chief Counse],

Select Committee on Assassinations

Previously enployed as

Assistant District Attorney, New York,

few Tork. Former

supervisor says Janenbaun has reakness in ability to get

along with people and is poor administrator, but states he

is talentod and competent trzal lawyer and reconends ü1th

qualification he roceive strong supervision.

Former

professional associate dose not recormend due to Tanenbaum

being professionally uncooperative.:

Two professional

associates stated he should inprove attitude toward

security of docuente and security procedures, but recormend.

Investigation otheraise very favorable and complete.

Suffol

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

VASBINCTON, D.C. 20535

May 20, 1977

ROBERT KARL TANENBAUM

THE INVESTIGATION OF MR. TANENBAUM COVERED

GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO INQUIRIES WERE HADE AS

SOURCES OF HIS INCONS.

Birth

Mr. Tanenbaum was born on December 17, 1942, in

Brooklyn, New York.

Education

Mr. Tanenbaum attended the University of

California, Berkeley, California, from September, 1961, to

January, 1964, and from September, 1964, to June, 1968,

receiving B.A. and J.D. degrees.

Employnent

June, 1960, to

September, 1960

March, -961, to

June, 1961

June, 1961, to

September, 1961

February, -964,

to

August,

1964

Camp Graylag, Pittsfield,

New Hampshire, as a counselor

Unemployed and residing in

New Rochelle, New York

Athletic Department, University

of California, Berkeley, California,

as a student assistant

Unemployed and residing in

New Rochelle, New York

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Robert Karl Tanenbaum

June, 1968, to

August, 1968

August, 1968, to

December, 1976

December, 1976, to

the present

Unemployed and residing in

New York, New York, while

preparing for the New York State

Bar examination

Office of the District Attorney

of New York County, New York,

as an assistant district

attorney

Select Committee on Assassinations,

Subcommittee on the Assassination of

John F. Kennedy, United States House

of Representatives, Washington, D. C.,

as deputy chief counsel

Marital Status

Mr. Tanenbaum is married to the former

Patricia lyre and they and their daughter, Rachael

Lanenbaum, reside at 4441 Warren Street, Northwest,

Washington, D. C.

Interviews

Robert M. Morgenthau, District Attorney of New York

County, New York, advised he has known Mr. Tanenbaum

professionally for approximately eight years. He described

him as a talented and competent trial lawyer and an

aggressive investigator.

He stated Mr. Tanenbaum's

weakness is not in the areas of talent of ability, but

law enforcement personnel who had worked on parallel

cases with him.

HI. Morgenthau said he could not

recall specific instances, but advised that these difficulties

dealt with the cooperation between Mr. Tanenbaum and

law enforcement personnel or the lack thereof.

Mr. Morgenthau

further advised Mr. Tanenbaum was more interested in

trying cases than performing administrative duties, and

for this reason he considers him to be a poor administrator.

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Mr. Tanenbaum is "very press conference

conscious" and places a high degree of importance

He stated further that in his opinion

11 Mr. Tanenbaum does not like the way things were

proceeding during an investigation he might leak

"r. Morgenthau commented

favorably concerning Mr.

information to the press Tanenbaum's associates, reputation,

and loyalty.

He said he recommends Mr.

Tanenbaum for

a position

of responsibility with the Select Committee

on Assassinations, United States House of Representatives,

Washington, D. C., with the qualification, however, that

Mr. Tanenbaum receive strong supervision.

Robert del Grosso, Special Attorney, Cleveland

Strike Force, Department of

Justice, cleveland, Ohio

advised he was associated with Mr. Tanenbaum for approximatels

one year and a half during 1973 and 1974, when he was

serving on the Brooklyn Strike Force, Department of

Justice, Brooklyn, New York, and Mr.

Tanenbaum was an

assistant district attorney in the Office of Robert M.

Morgenthau, District Attorney, New York County, New York.

He stated that at that time Mr. Tanenbaum had a reputation

of being a very able attorney.

He said he considers

Mr. Tanenbaum to be a loyal American.

Mr. Del Grosso stated

that the Federal prosecutors and the local prosecutors were

seeking information from the same witnesses before grand juries

in connection with investigations into organized crime.

He said cooperation became completely one-sided in

Mr. Tanenbaum's favor, in that Mr. Tanenbaum would receive

the information he requested, but did not reciprocate.

Mr. Del Grosso also stated that on one occasion when

negotiations were being conducted to effect the surrender

of a Federal fugitive, Mr. Tanenbaum did not cooperate with

him and negotiated that surrender of the fugitive himself,

attended by a good deal of publicity. Mr. Del Grosso advised

that all he wishes to say concerning this matter is that

Mr. Tanenbaum was completely uncooperative.

He stated he

would not hire Mr. Tanenbaum and he does not recommend him

for a position of trust and confidence with the Federal

Government.

An individual who requested confidentiality

advised in Washington, D. C., that he has known Mr. Tanenbaum

on a professional basis for

approximately five months.

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He stated MY. Tanenbaum seriously needs to develop a

better attitude toward the security of documents.

He stated he does not "ish to comment further regarding

this matter and would not furnish specific instances

regarding the above statement.

He said he considers

Mr. Tanenbaum to be both dedicated and reliable and

stated he has no reason to question Mr. lanenbaum's

character, associates, reputation, or loyalty, and he

recommends him for a position with the Government.

A second individual who requested confidentiality

advised in Washington, D. C., that he has known

Mr. Tanenbaum on a professional basis for approximately

four months.

He stated Mr.

Tanenbaum is somewhat "arrogant"

at times and he is not "illing to conform to existing

security procedures. He stated he does not wish to

comment further regarding this matter and would not furnish

specific instances regarding his statements. He said

he has no reason to question Mr. Tanenbaum's character,

associates, reputation, or loyalty, and be recommends

him for a position with the Government.

Thirty-five additional persons, consisting of

current and former supervisors and co-workers, present

and former neighbors, references, professional associates,

and social acquaintances of Mr.

Tanenbaum's, WerE

Interviewed and they advised he is a loyal American whose

character, reputation, and associates are above reproach.

He was described as competent, aggressive, dedicated,

thorough, precise, and well organized.

It was stated

that Mr.

lanenbaum is an experienced and thorough

investigator and that he is a skillful and competent

trial lawyer.

Several professional associates stated

Mr. Tanenbaum is a capable and dedicated attorney.

former supervisor stated Mr. Tanenbaum is a well-organized

administrator. Another former supervisor described

Mr. Tanenbaum

as a dedicated and hardworking attorney who

is very capable in his duties.

Close Relatives

Mr. Tanenbaum's mother, Ruth lanenbaum, 1s

deceased. In addition to his wife and daughter,

mentioned

previously,, ur. lanenbaum has the following living close

relatives:

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20585

October 13, 1977

JOSEPH ALOYSIOUS THOMAS

THE INVESTIGATION OF MR. THOMAS COVERED INQUIRIES

AS TO HIS CHARACTER, LOYALTY, AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO

INQUIRIES WERE MADE

AS TO THE SOURCES OF HIS INCOME.

Birth

The birth records of the Commonwealth of Maryland

Bureau of Vital Statistics, Baltimore, Maryland, indicate

MT. Thomas was born on October 13, 1931, in Leonardtown,

Maryland, as Joseph Aloysious Thomas.

Education

ur. Thomas indicates he attended Maryland Spring

Elementary School, Leonardtown, Maryland, from 1937 to 1947,

when he was graduated.

He also indicates he attended Garnett Patterson

High School, Washington, D. C., from 1946 to 1947. There 18

no indication of a high school diploma being awarded.

Military Service

Mr Thomas enlisted in the United States Army on

July 21, 1947, and served on active duty from that date to

July 21, 1953, when he was honorably discharged. His military

obligation was terminated on July 21, 1953. His service

record is clear.

Enployment

August, 1953, to

September, 1955

Maryland Transit Authority,

Baltimore, Maryland, as a

bus driver

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Sister

Blanche Halt

Mechanicsville, Maryland

Son

Joseph R. Thomas

Washington, D: C.

Son

Rodney E. Thomas

San Francisco, California

persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mr. Thomas' close relatives advised they are

reputable individuals.

Based on the background information furnished by

Mr. Thomas and on investigation, he has no known close relatives

residing in Iron Curtain countries.

Credit and Arrest Checks

Information has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either no record or no additional pertinent information

concerning Mr. Thomas.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no

record concerning Mr. Thomas or his close relatives, except

the following:

Records of the Maryland Motor Vehicle

Administration reflect a motor vehicle

warrant was issued for Mr. Thomas on

February 17, 1974,

March 2, 1974.

To the na unt

and satisfied 'on

nature of the warrant

is' not identified.

Agency Checks

Information has been received from the Bureau of

personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission, indicating

its files contain no record concerning Mr. Thomas.

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August 19, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairman

Select Cornittee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear Mit. Chaiman:

In accordance with a request received from you

on July 20, 1977, an investigation has been conducted con-

cerning lar. William karrol Triplett.

Transnitted horewith

are two copies of a summary memorandun containing the

results of this investigation.

An applicant-type investigation was conducted

concerning Mr. Triplett in 1974, the results of which have

been incorporated into the enclosed summary memorandum.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures

(2)

JM: djw (IX)

(7)

NOTE:

Triplett recently employed as staff counsel,

Select

Committee on Assassinations, United States House of Repre-

sentatives, Washington, D. C.

Previously employed as

attorney-advisor, LEAA, United States Department of Justice,

Washington, D. C.

One former supervisor hesitates to

recommend because Triplett left LEAA on day resignation

accepted and did not complete current projects.. Iwo cita-

tions for which he paid fines of $100 and $302 located for

Triplett. Investigations otherwise favorable and complete.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OR INVESTICATION

PASHINGTON, D.C. 30535

August 19, 1977

WILLIAM KARROL TRIPLETT

THE INVESTIGATIONS OF MR. TRIPLETT COVERED

INQUIRIES AS TO HIS CHARACTER, LOYALTY AND GENERAL STANDING,

BUT NO INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS

TO THE SOURCES OF HIS INCOME.

This summary memorandum contains the results of an

applicant-type investigation conducted in 1974, as well as

the results of the current investigation.

Birth

Mr. Triplett was born on August 8, 1940, in

Delano, California.

sauce tion

Mr. Triplett attended the University of California,

Berkeley, California, from September 1958, to January, 1960,

and rom

September, 1961, to July, 1962, receiving a B.A.

degree.

He attended Bakersfield College, Bakersfield,

California, from February, 1960, to June, 1961, receiving no

degree.

He also attended Hastings College of Law,

san Francisco, California, from September, 1962, to June,

1965, receiving a J.D. degree.

Employnent

During the period from August, 1956, to August,

1964, Mr. Triplett worked part time and during the sumners

as a

service station attendant and chauffeur, in Delano and

Berkeley, California.

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Marital Status

Mr. Triplett is married to the former Arlene Ann

Jakovich and they and their children, Stephen and Patricia,

reside at 6362 Burton Circle, Falls Church, Virginia.

Interviews

William Ryan, Acting Director, Civil Rights

Compliance Division, Law Enforcement Assistance Administra-

tIon, bepartment of dustice, washington, D. C., advised he

has known Mr. Triplett professionally since August, 1974.:

He described

Mr. Triplett as a good attorney who is capable

of doing a fine job.

He stated, however, that in his opinion

Mr. Triplett had become unhappy with his position

and did not like reporting to an immediate supervisor whom

he, Mr. Triplett, considered to be his intellectual inferior.

He advised that under other circumstances he would like having

Mr. Triplett working for him.

He stated he knows nothing of

a derogatory nature concerning Mr. Triplett's character,

associates, reputation, or loyalty.

However, he stated he

hesitates

to recommend

Mr. Triplett for a position of trust

and confidence due to the

fact that, when

Mr. Triplett's

resignation had been accepted, instead of finishing the pro-

jects in which he was deeply involved, he terminated the

same day and did not complete the work week.

Sixty-three additional persons, consisting of

current and former supervisors and co-workers, present and

former neighbors, references, professional associates, and

social acquaintances of Mr. Triplett's, were interviewed

during the investigations and they advised he is a loyal

American whose character, reputation, and associates are

above reproach. He was described as cooperative, hardworking,

honest, conscientious, dependable, and discreet.

It was

stated that Mr. Triplett is a competent and dedicated attorney

who exhibits a dedicated approach to his duties, and who

willingly works long hours on essential projects. It was

also stated that Mr. Triplett is fair and equitable in dealing

with his associates, and he is able

to handle complex matters

while achieving most effective results.

They highly recom-

mended him for a position of trust and responsibility.

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Close Relatives

In addition to his wife and children, mentioned

previously, Mr. Triplett has the following close relatives:

Father

Blythe Calhoun Triplett

Delano, California

Mother

Laura Stuhr Triplett

Delano, California

Brother

Michael Lee Triplett

Visalia, California

Persons interviewed during these inquiries who are

acquainted with Mr. Triplett's close relatives advised they

are reputable individuals.

Credit and Arrest Checks

Information has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either no record or no additional pertinent information

concerning Mr. Triplett.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Mr. Triplett or his close relatives,

except the following:

Records of the Police Department, Delano,

California, indicate Mr. Triplett was

cited on November 15, 1959, for attempting

to purchase alcoholic beverages

1sing an altered identification card, ano

paid a $100 fine.

The records also indie

cate he was cited on April 9, 1972, for

drunk driving, which resulted in a

minor

accident, and paid a $302 fine.

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Hovember 18, 1977

BY LINISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairman

Delect Carittce on Assassinations

United States house of Ronzesontatives

Washington, D. C.

Deer Mr. Chairman:

Reference is made to by letter lated lovenber 3,

1977, which furnished you a sumary nemorandur containing

the results of investigation concucted concerning

Mrs. Olive Esther Wagner.

Transmitted horewith are tro

copies of a supplemental Burnary nemorandun containing the

results of acditional investigation conducted in this

natter.

This completes the investigation in this ratter.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence H. Relley

Director

Enclosures (2)

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One former supervisor and one forter associate of

tirs. Wagner's said she had a negative attitude towards her

employment. Investigation otherwise favorable and complete.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION *

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

November 18, 1977

OLIVE ESTHER WAGNER

The information in this summary memorandum

supplements the information contained in a summary memo-

randum dated November 3, 1977.

Interviews

An individual who has requested confidentiality

and was previously employed in a responsible position by the

University of Miami Medical School, Miami, Florida, advised

he was acquainted with Mrs. Wagner

on a professional basis

during the period she was employed by this medical school as

a secretary.

He said it is his opinion Mrs. Wagner had a

negative attitude toward her work during this period. He

explained that on two occasions,

Mrs. Wagner was granted two

days off from work and proceeded to remain off for the entire

week without notifying any of her superiors or co-workers.

He said that on both occasions that this occurred, Mrs. Wagner

secretive as to her absences

and

he would not vouch for her character, loyalty, reputation; or

associates and would not rehire Mrs. Wagner.

He said he would

not recommend Mrs. Wagner for a position of trust and responsi-

bility.

A

second individual who has requested confidentiality

and who was acquainted with Mrs. Wagner during her employment

by the Miami University Medical School, Miami, Florida, advised

that prior to Mrs. Wagner's leaving her employment with Miami

University she was absent from work without notification or

authorization.

Wagner was granted two days off

but did not return for over a week and did not offer any explana-

tion for her absence, and for this reason she would not comment on

Mrs. Wagner's character, loyalty, reputation, or associates.

She said she would not recommend

Mrs. Wagner for a position

of trust and responsibility.

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October 11, 1977

BY LTAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairman

Select Committee on Assassinations

United States fouse of Representatives

Washington, D, C.

Deat Mx. Chairman:

In accordance with a request received from you

on September 8, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Mr. Robert James Walker, Transmitted herewith

are two copies of a summary menorandum containing the

results of this investigation.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Dizector

Enclosures (2)

JM:djw (IX)

(7)

NOTE:

Walker recently employed as investigator, House Select

Cormittee on Assassinations, Washington, D. C.

He was police

officer for thirty years in Atlanta, Georgia.

Three profes

sional associates do not recommend, one has reservations and

one declined to give any type of recormendation, citing

Walker's reaction to reduction in rank a few years ago.

dismissed:

He suffered heart attack 1972.

and controlled high blood pressure. Investigation othervise

favorable and complete.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTICATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

October 7, 1977

ROBERT JAMES WALKER

THE INVESTIGATION OF MR. WALKER COVERED INQUIRIES

AS TO HIS CHARACTER, LOYALTY, AND GENERAL STANDING,

BUT NO

INQUIRIES WERE MADE

AS TO THE SOURCES OF HIS INCOME.

Birth

Mr. Walker was born on September 1, 1923, in

Atlanta, Georgia.

Education

Mr. Walker attended Tech High School, Atlanta,

Georgia, from September, 1939, to June, 1940.

He completed

his sophomore year and thereafter withdrew from school. There

is no indication in the records that Mr. Walker received a

high school diploma.

Military Service

Mr. Walker enlisted in the United States Army on

January 13, 1941, and served on active duty from that date

to October 18, 1945, when he was honorably discharged as a

sergeant. He reenlisted in the United States Army on June 29,

1946, and served on active duty from that date to November 4,

1947, when he was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant by

reason of dependency.

He was granted sixty days' terminal

leave effective September 4, 1947.

His military obligation

was terminated on November 4, 1947. His service record is

clear.

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Robert James Walker

Employment

June, 1940, to

January, 1941

November, 1945, to

June, 1946

September,

1947, to

September, 1977

September, 1977, to

the present

Mr. Walker has advised he was

unemployed and residing in Atlanta,

Georgia.

Mr.

Walker has advised he was

employed as a driver by the

Georgia Transit Company, Atlanta,

Georgia. This employment could

only be verified through records

for approximately two weeks

during January, 1946.

Police Department, Atlanta,

Georgia, as a police officer

and detective

Select Committee on Assassinations,

United States House of Representa-

tives, Washington, D. C., as an

investigator

Marital Status

Mr. Walker is married to the former Roberta Lena

harmon.

They and their daughter, Vivian, reside at

1838 Monroe Drive, Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Walker

has advised his wife is a United States citizen. While in

Washington, D. C., he is temporarily residing with his

daughter, Debra W. Ball, in Alexandria, Virginia.

Interviews

Eldrin A. Bell, Deputy Director, Police Department,

Atlanta, Georgia, advised he has known Mr. Walker for approxi-

mately sixteen years. He stated Mr. Walker served under his

supervision as a detective on the larceny squad for approxi

mately one year.

He said he considers Mr. Walker's performance

as average.

He advised Mr. Walker has gone from one end of

the spectrum to the other regarding race relations.

He said

in years past Mr. Walker did not get along well with the

department's black officers but stated Mr. Walker is now very

friendly with many of the same black officers. He advised he

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personally heard Mr. Walker state that on one occasion he,

Mr. Walker, had followed another police officer home and

witnessed this officer's personal use of a department vehicle.

He advised no disciplinary action was taken against the

officer since the city permits reasonably liberal use of city

vehicles by city officers.

He stated Mr. Walker, at the time,

was not assiged to the inspecting staff or the internal

affairs section of the department. He advised, in his

opinion, Mr. Walker has a mild form of rebellion against

authority.

He said he questions whether Mr. Walker would

make a suitable investigator for the committee to which he

has applied for employment.

He said he also questions

Mr. Walker's physical condition since Mr. Walker has recently

had

numerous absences for sick leave.

He said nothing has

ever come to his attention which would cause him to question

Mr. Walker's loyalty; however, he said he is not in a position

to

make any type of recommendation regarding Mr. Walker's

employment with the Federal Government.

James L. Mullins, Captain, Background Investigations

Section, Police Department, Atlanta, Georgia, advised he has

known Mr. Walker for approximately sixteen years. He stated

he is aware that Mr. Walker was reduced in rank approximately

three or four years ago due to insubordination.

He stated

that, in his opinion, as a result of the reduction in rank,

Mr. Walker made an unsupportive accusation against the depart-

ment.

He said Mr. Walker charged John Inman, then Chief of

police, with planting evidence on a city official. He stated

that nothing of consequence resulted against Chief Inman

or Mr. Walker following this accusation.

He advised he

discussed this matter with Mr. Walker, and Mr. Walker indicated

he regretted making this accusation.

He stated nothing has

ever come to his attention which would cause him to question

Mr. Walker's loyalty to the Government but stated, however,

that in all honesty he does not believe he could recommend

Mr. Walker for a position with the Government.

George Royal, Captain, Crimes Against Persons Unit,

Police Department, Atlanta, Georgia, advised he has known

Mr. Walker for approximately twenty-seven years and has

worked with him as a partner. He stated he considers

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Mr. Walker to have been a very competent investigator but

stated Mr. Walker has, in his opinion, become bitter in

recent years following his demotion in rank and his being

treated unfairly by a previous administration.

He said he

feels Mr. Walker has allowed his feelings to interfere with

his Investigative abilities.

He said he would not hesitate

to put Mr. Walker in an investigative position if Mr. Walker

could forgive and forget any injustices to him which

occurred

in the past. He stated he believes Mr. Walker has not

performed up to his capabilities during the last two or

three years. He sald he personally likes Mr. Walker and

said he has no reason to question Mr. Walker's character

or loyalty but stated he does have reservations about

recommending Mr. Walker for a position of trust.

John F. Johnson, Jr., Captain, Records Section,

Police Department, Atlanta, Georgia, advised he has known

Mr. Walker since 1947.

said they served together as

uniform patrolmen, and Mr. Walker later served as a patrol-

man under his supervision. He stated Mr. Walker was a

dedicated law entorcement officer in earlier days, but, In

is opinion, following Mr. Walker's demotion, he became

openly embittered with

his assignment. He stated Mr Walker

became very controversial in his stand against the department

and said Mr. Walker's wife even picketed the police station

on Mr. Walker's behalf. He stated he questions Mr. Walker's

selection for a position with the Select Committee on

Assassinations, United States House of Representatives,

Washington, D. C., due to Mr. Walker's questionable effective-

ness and his age.

happened to disagree with the policy of the committee, that

the committee might be confronted with a similiar situation.

He said nothing has ever come to his attention which would

cause him to question Mr. Walker's loyalty but stated he

believes a more suitable candidate could be located.

An individual who has requested confidentiality

advised he has known Mr. Walker for over twenty-six years as

a fellow police officer. He

Mr. Walker as a good "street" police officer and later as

good on tree, d

said he initially regarded

a good "street" detective.

He stated he was responsible for

Mr. Walker's promotion to

the rank of sergeant.

He stated

that in approximately 1973 he felt Mr. Walker was overly

supportive of a fellow officer who had been suspended from

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duty. He said Mr. Walker took offense and, in his opinion,

became insubordinate and, as a result, was

reduced in rank.

He said he

could not remember the specific details concerning

Mr. Walker's insubordination. He said Mr. Walker took the

matter to court but the case was subsequently dismissed. He

Mr. Walker's wife picketed the police department at

the time.

He stated Mr. Walker later openly supported

Maynard Jackson in his mayoral campaign.

He said he believes

Mr. Walker probably expected to regain his previous rank if

Maynard Jackson was elected Mayor.

He said he declines to

comment concerning Mr. Walker's honesty, loyalty, or character

and said he does not recommend Mr. Walker for a position with

the Government.

W. A. Jones, Lieutenant, Larceny Squad, Police

Department,

Atlanta, Georgia, advised he was Mr.

Walker's

most recent immediate supervisor. He said he has known

Mr. Walker for

approximately twenty-five years and stated he

regards him as a good investigator and dedicated law enforce-

ment officer. He said Mr. Walker prepares his cases well

and said he is dependable and conscientious.

He stated he

knows nothing untavorable concerning Mr. Walker's honesty.

LoyaLty, or character. He said Mr. Walker has had a considerable

amount of sick leave in the past year. He stated, however,

that Mr. Walker's health appears to be satisfactory at the

present

time and said he recommends him for a position of trust

with the Government.

W. A. Groover, Detective, Larceny Squad, Police

Department, Atlanta, Georgia, advised he has known Mr. Walker

for approximately twenty years and

stated he and Mr. Walker

were patrolmen at the same time and were until recently

assigned to the same squad.

He said he has had the opportunity

to observe Mr. Walker and stated he regards him as an

excellent investigator due to his high number of solved

0aSC5

and convictions.

He said Mr. Walker is dependable,

recommends him for a

with the Government.

W. E. Harwell, Lieutenant, Burglary Squad, Police

Department, Atlanta, Georgia, advised he has known Mr. Walker

for approximately twenty-five years as a fellow police officer.

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He said he had been Mr. Walker's supervisor for approximately

five years. He said Mr. Walker handled a variety of violations

and did a commendable job.

He said he is confident that

Mr. Walker's effectiveness is the same now as it had been in

the past.. He commented favorably concerning Mr. Walker's

character, associates, and loyalty and said he recommends

him without hesitation for a position of confidence and trust

with the Government.

Arthur Cardell, Commander, Crimes Against Property

Section, Police Department, Atlanta, Georgia, advised he was

Mr. Walker's most recent unit commander.

stated Mr. Walker

served under his supervision for approximately one year. He

said Mr. Walker's performance is rated as satisfactory due to

his convictions and arrests record. He stated Mr. Walker

has the respect of other officers for being a "square shooter."

He said he is aware that Mr. Walker had been treated for

hypertension and diabetes and has had considerable sick leave

and diabetes and"

during 1977. He said that recently Mr. Walker's health has

not hindered him in the performance of his duties.

He said

Mr. Walker follows the rules and regulations of the department

to the letter.

He stated Mr. Walker is dependable, honest,

and loyal and

a man of

good character.

He said he recommends

Mr. Walker for a position of confidence and trust with the

Government.

Ben Varner, retired, advised in Tucker, Georgia,

he has known Mr. Walker for approximately thirty years and

said he has had a close professional relationship with him

over the last twenty years.

He stated he previously served

as a detective with the Police Department, Dekalb County,

Georgia, and had numerous dealings with Mr. Walker who was

then employed as a detective with the Police Department,

Atlanta, Georgia.

He stated Mr. Walker is intelligent, aggres-

sive, and effective.

He also advised Mr. Walker has displayed

a very cooperative attitude. He said he

believes Mr. Walker

would have

advanced further

within the police department

except that he became involved in controversy when he stood

up against the existing authorities in favor of his fellow

associates who had been reduced in rank.

He said Mr. Walker

is not prejudiced and advised he considers him a very loyal

and trustworthy individual. He said he recommends him for a

position with the Federal Government.

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Reginald Eaves, Commissioner, Department of Public

Safety, City of Atlanta, Georgia, advised he first met

Mr. Walker in approximately 1973

during the mayoral campaign

of Maynard Jackson.

He said Mr. Walker, who was then a police

officer with the Police Department, Atlanta, Georgia, supported

Mr. Jackson in his campaign.

He stated he had occasion to

observe Mr. Walker during the campaign and was very impressed

with him. - He said he believes Mr. Walker put his job on the

line by supporting Mr. Jackson for Mayor and said he considers

this a courageous thing to have done. He advised that following

Mr. Jackson's election, he, Mr. Eaves, became the Commissioner

of Public Safety and promoted Mr. Walker to detective. He said

he has had considerable opportunity to observe Mr. Walker in

the performance of his duties and stated Mr. Walker impressed

him a great deal as an excellent police officer and a man of

ability, intelligence, and competence. he commented tavorably

concerning Mr. Walker's character, associates, reputation, ano

loyalty and said he recommends him for a position of trust and

confidence with the Government.

David A. Russell, M.D., Atlanta, Georgia, advised

he is Mr. Walker's physician.

He said Mr. Walker had suffered

a heart attack in November, 1972, and was hospitalized for

approximately ten days. He said Mr. Walker had incurred no

complications from this heart attack.

He advised further that

in April, 1977, it was determined that Mr. Walker has diabetes.

He said Mr. Walker is treated for diabetes by being placed on

a diet and said he receives no medication. He said Mr. Walker

also has controlled high blood pressure..

He advised, in his

judgment, Mr. Walker's physical condition should not affect

his availability or effectiveness. He stated he has known

Mr. Walker for approximately ten years and said he considers

him to be personable, honest, loyal, and dedicated. He said

he highly recommends Mr. Walker for

a position with the Govern

Twenty additional persons, consisting of current and

former supervisors and co-workers,

present and former neighbors,

references, professional associates, and social acquaintances

of Mr. Walker's, were interviewed and they advised he is a loyal

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Miscellaneous

Records of the Supertor Court, Fulton County,

Atlanta, Georgia, indicate Robert James

Walker, plaintiff,

filed a

complaint on May 10, 1974, Charging John F. Inman

and the City of Atlanta, Georgia, defendants, for summarily

and without cause, demoting him from the rank of sergeant to

he rank of patrolman.

On May 6, 1975, the plaintiff's

complaint was dismissed. On February 23, 1976, the Court of

Appeals of the State of Georgia affirmed the trial court

judge's opinion.

A representative of the Personnel Section, Police

Department,

Atlanta, Georgia, advised Mr. Walker's

personnel

File contains no information

concerning the reason for his

reduction in rank from sergeant to patrolman.

She added that

at the time promotions and demotions were conducted at the

discretion of the Chief of Police, without charges being

brought or a disciplinary hearing

being held.

Agency Checks

Information has been received from the following

governmental agencies indicating their files contain either

no record or no additional pertinent information concerning

Mr. Walker:

Bureau of Personnel Investigations,

Civil Service Commission; Central

Intelligence Agency; and the Defense

Central Index of Investigations.

The central files of the FBI, Including the files

of the Identification Division, contain no additional perti-

nent information concerning Mr.

Walker.

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Mr.

luzst

Mr.

Peelman

Mr.

Daly

Mr.

Mullen

Nay 27, 1977

BY LIAISON

Sonorable Louis Stoles

Select Conmittee on Assassinations

Unitod States liouse of Representatives

Washingtos, D. C.

Deaz Mr. Chaizman:

In accordance with a request zeceived tron

you on Apzza 26, 3911, an Lovestigation has been

concuated concerning la. Lovia lalah, Transmitted

aeria tre to copies or & surmily nenerano

containing the results of this investigation.

Valeh indicates lie recoved treatmont

result of an injury he received in 1970.

the fact no release was received fron Mr, Walsh

permitting the review of medieal records, no investi-

gation was conducted concerning this matter.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M, Kelley

Director

Enclosures @)

J:pJ (1X)

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Valsh recently employed as

researcher with

Select Comittee on Assassinations.

Two professional

associates hesitant to rocomond, stating personal

opinions he might furnish infomation to people outside

the Select Comittee on Assassinations, and te overly

Inquisitive, but furnished no specifie details.

Posner supervisor would not rehire due to difference

in personalities, but recommends.

Former associate

has dorogatory infornation which she will furnish

directly to Select Committee on Assassinations.

Three

arrests located for Walsh and four traffic citations

and eight arrests located for brother.

Investigation

otherwise favorable and complete.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

May 27, 1977

KEVIN WALSH

THE INVESTIGATION OF MR. WAISH COVERED

INQUIRIES AS TO HIS CHARACTER, LOYALTY, AND GENERAL

STANDING, BUT NO INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES

OF HIS INCOME.

Birth

Mr. Walsh was born on June 3, 1950, in

Woburn, Massachusetts.

Education

Mr. Walsh attended Northeastern University,

sos ton, Massachusetts, iron september, 1965

to January,

975, and irom July, 1973, to September, 1914, recelving

a B.S. degree.

Employment

April, 1965, to

June, 1965

June, 1965,

to

November,

1966

McCarthy's Piggery, Burlington,

Massachusetts, on a part-time

basis, as a laborer.

could

this employment

not be verified since records

have been destroyed.

Independent Grocers of America,

Burlington, Massachusetts, on a

part-time basis, as a bagger.

This employment

could not be

verified since records have been

destroyed.

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Persons interviewed during this inquiry who

are acquainted with Mr. Walsh's close relatives advised

they are reputable individuals.

Credit and Arrest Checks

Information has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either no record or no additional pertinent information

concerning Mr. Walsh.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Mr. Walsh or his close relatives,

except the following:

Records of the police department,

Burlington, Massachusetts, indicate

Mr. Walsh was arrested on November 18,

1967, and August 25, 1968, on the charge

of a minor in possession of liquor.

He was found not guilty on the first

occasion and

paid a $15 fine on the

second.

These records also indicate Mr. Walsh

was arrested on January 46, 1970, or

the charge of assault and battery.

This

charge resulted from a fight between

Nr. walsh, another individual, and two

other Individuals. He pled guilty and

was fined $100.

These records indicate further that

Walsh's brother, Alfred Francis

wish, Ir., was cited on four occasions

between September 15, 1966, and

September 28, 1966, for viOlations

including a stop sign violation, no

county sticker, and abandoning a vehicle.

The dispositions for these violations

range from charge dismissed to a

$100 fine.

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These records also indicate Mr'. Walsh's

brother, Alfred Francis Walsh, Jr.,

was arrested on eight occasions between

August 20, 1968, and June 28, 1970, on

charges including absent without

official leave from the United States

Army, being drunk, malicious damage to

a vehicle, and minor in possession of

liquor.

The dispositions for these

arrests range from released to the

military authorities to not guilty.

Miscellaneous

Boston, Massachusetts, advisec

injured on October 9,

1970, while an employee of Warehouse 13, Incorporated,

Boston, Massachusetts®

He was operating an elevator when

his right foot was caught between the elevator and the

fourth floor, sustaining fractures in his right foot.

He stated it was a valid claim and that a medical report

dated May 20, 1971, indicated Mr. Walsh had a one inch

atrophy of his calf and a thickening of his instep of his

right foot. He advised Mr. Walsh received $70 per week

$2,150.

Agency Checks

The files of the Bureau of Personnel Investigations,

Civil Service Commission, contain no record concerning

Mr. Walsh.

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain no additional

pertinent information concerning Mr. Walsh.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTICATION

WASBINGTON, D.C. 20585

April 21, 1978

DSAN BROWNING WEBB

THIS INVESTIGATION OF MR. WEBB COVERED INQUIRIES

AS TO HIS CHARACTER, LOYALTY, AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO

INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OF HIS INCOME.

Birth

Mx. Webb was born on April 30, 1951, in Portland,

Oregon, as Dean Browning Fuller.

Records of the Multnomah County Circuit Court,

Portland, oregon, indicate Mr. Webb legally changed his

name on July 28,

1972, from Dean Browning fuller to

Dean Browning webb.

Sducation

Mx • Webb attended Portland State University,

Portland, Oregon, from September, 1969, to December, 1972,

when he was graduated, receiving a B.S. degree.

He attended Willamette University Law School,

salem, Oregon, from August, 1963, to May, 1976, receiving

a J.D. degree.

He also attended New York University, New York,

New York,

from september, 1976, to January, 1978, completing

his graduate courses of study but receiving no degree due to

his failure to achieve the required grade point average.

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Records of the Los Angeles County,

California, Sheriff's Office indicate

Mr. Webb's father, Louis L. Fuller,

was cited on September 28, 1967, and

August 13, 1969, respectively, for

"driving

under the influence of

alcohol." No dispositions for these

charges were shown.

Bar Affiliation

Mr. Webb is eligible to practice law in the

State of Oregon.

No grievances have been filed against him.

Agency Checks

Information has been received from the Bureau

of personnel Investigations, Clvil Service Commission,

indicatine its files contain no record concerning Mr. Web.

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain no additional perti-

nent information concerning Mr. Webb.

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Mr. LaeL

Mr .

Hutot

Mr - DaLy

Me- Spangler

ME-

July 21, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louls Stokes

ChaLemen

Select Committee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Chairman:

In accordance with a request received from you

on June 22, 1977, an investigation has been condueted con-

cerning ME. Anne Paul Wilander. Transmitted herewith

are two copies of a sumary memorandun containing the

results of this investigation.

When a check of the records of the Bureau of

Personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission has been

completed, you will be advised.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

(IX)

(8)

SEE NOTE, PAGE TWO.

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UNITED STATES

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINCTON, D.C. 30535

July 21, 1977

ANNE PAUL WILANDER

THE INVESTIGATION OF MRS. WILANDER COVERED INQUIRIES

IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES AS TO HER CHARACTER, LOYALTY,

AND GENKRAL STANDING, BUT NO INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE

SOURCES OF HER INCOME.

Bir th

Mrs. Nilander was born on March 31, 1951, in

Charleston, South Carolina, as Anne Rutherford Paul.

Education

Mrs. Wilander attended Mary Baldwin College,

Staunton, Virginia, from September, 1969, to June, 1973,

receiving a B.A. degree.

She attended the Citadel Military College of

South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, from June, 1970,

to July, 1970, on a part-time basis, receiving no degree.

She has indicated she attended St. Anne's College,

Oxford University, Oxford, England, from July, 1972, to

August, 1972, receiving no degree.

She also attended Georgia State University, Atlanta,

Georgia, from

September, 1973, to June, 1975, receiving an

M.ed. degree.

Employment

June, 1970, to

August, 1970

South Carolina Coastal Center,

Ladson, south Carolina, as a

music instructor

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Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no

record concerning Mrs. Wilander or her close relatives,

except the following:

Records of the Charleston County Police

Department, North Charleston,

South Carolina, indicate Mrs. Wilander's

brother, Hugh Paul, was arrested on

March 24, 1976, on

the charge of public

disorderly conduct and paid a fine of

$100. The records contain no additional

information

concerning this arrest.

In

addition, the arresting officer could

furnish no additional pertinent information

concerning this arrest.

Agency Checks

The Central Intelligence Agency has advised its

files contain no pertinent identifiable information concerning

Mrs. Wilander.

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain no additional pertinent

information concerning Mrs. Wilander.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. S0535

August 25, 1977

LESLIE HELEN WIZELMAN

THE INVESTIGATION OF MISS WIZELMAN COVERED

LAGUIRISO AS TO HER CHARACTER, LOYALIL,

STANDING, BUT NO INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES

OF HER INCONS.

%. 10 THE SOURCES

Birth

Miss Wizelman was born on December 26, 1954, 1a

Sayre, Pennsylvania.

Education

Miss Wizelman attended American University,

Washington, D. C., from September, 1972, to December, 1972,

at which time she voluntarily withdrew.

She also attended Dickinson College, Carlisie,

PennsyLvania, from January, 1973, to May, 1976, when she

was graduated sunna cun laude and Phi Beta Kappa, receiving

a B.A. degree.

She also attended Cornell University Law School,

Ichaca, Now York, from September, 1976, to June, 1971, and 1s

presently in good standing. No degree has been awarded to

her.

Employment

Summers of

1973 to 1976

Law firm of DuVall, Reuter and

Pruyne, Towanda, Pennsylvania,

as a title searcher

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Leslie Helen Wizelman

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Miss Wizelman's close relatives advised they

are all reputable individuals, except for her brother,

Todd Wizelman.

A police officer of the Towanda, Pennsylvania,

Police Department who requested confidentiality advised

that

Todd Wizelman is using and dealing in illegal narcotics.

According to another Pennsylvania State police officer who

also requested confidentiality, he is suspected of dealing

in hard drugs. Both officers added their information was

received from confidential sources whose identities they do

not wish to disclose and that no evidence to date has been

developed to support a prosecutable violation.

Based on the backgrand information furnished by

Miss Wizelman and on investigation, she has no known close

relatives residing in Iron Curtain countries:

Credit and Arrest Checks

Information has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either no record or no additional pertinent information

concerning Miss Wizelman®

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Miss Wizelman or her close relatives.

Agency Checks

Information has been received from the Bureau of

Personnel Investigations, Clvil Service Commission, and the

Central Intelligence Agency indicating their files contain

no record concerning Miss Wizelman.

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain no additional pertinent

information concerning Miss Wizelman.

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Behi

Hirst

Pec

Dal

Dauls

My 20, 207?

EX LIAISON

Your

Bonrable Lala States

Chalzanu

Belect Comittee on Asssantantions

United Statos Reuso of Representatavor

lachsagton, do to

Dear kr. Chairs:

In noconinnce uith a roguat roontred tron

you on April 20, 1078, an 1500tlent on haa been

conducted

concerning is, labort dosops beaner.

Imamnitted horsuith are tuo cupior of a eun

SCSILCOELIER

costnining the rosults of this Awestigation.

Sincerely yours,

Claranco Me Falloy

Directos

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Honorable Louis Stokes

wong: Lebner, Deputy Chief Counsel, King assassinatiOn.

douse select countetee on Assassinations, was former

assistant vistrict Attorney, New yorks county, New fors,

(1961 - 197620

Horgenthau,

District Attorney of New York

County recommends, but notes Lehner can be cantankerous,

argumentative, and tends to "run off on his oma."

Investigation complete and favorable.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

Hay 20, 1977

ROBERT JOSEPH LEHNER

THE INVESTIGATION OF MR LEHNER COVERED

INQUIRIES AS TO HIS CHARACTER,

AND

GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE

SOURCES OF HIS INCOME.

Birth

Mr. Lehner was born on September 1, 1936, 1n

New Yorks, New York.

Education

Mr. Lehner attended Columbia College, Columbia

receiving an lu.B. degree.

Employment

MT. Lehner Indicated he was employed during the

summers of 1952 to 1956, when he was employed, as a walter

Lake Winnipisoukee,

New Hampshire; Paradox Lake,

Silver Lake, New York; and Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania. These

employments

could not be verified inasmuch as employee

records have been destroyed and no one could be located

who recalled Mr. Lehner.

Mr. Lehner was employed as a baseball player by

to April,

North Dakota.

FBI/DO.

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Robert Joseph Lehner

From April, 1958, to October, 1958, he was

employed as a law clerk by

Becker, hoth and Stone,

Attorneys, New York, New York..

He was unemployed and resided in New York,

New York, from November, 1958, to February, 1959.

Mr. Lehner was employed in the Office of the

Since December, 1976, Mr. Lehner has served

as Deputy Chief Counsel

of the

Subcommittee on the

Select Committee

Washington, D. C.

Marital Status

Mr. Lehner is single and resides in Apartment 914

at 506 N Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C.

Interviews

since he, ar. Morgenthau,

several years ago.

He characterized Mr. Lehner as a hard

worker the is a very experienced and competent trial

resignation as serving as the Senior Trial Assistant.

Mr. Morgenthau said Mr. Lehner is a man of

character who enjoys a good reputation.

however, that hir. Lehner can be quite cantankerous or

occasion and has a tendency to engage in arguments with

other attorneys.

He said in his opinion it. Lenner was

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personal style of conduct in the courtroon, particularly

his tendency to be argumentative. He said based on

Mr. Lehner's character, reputation, abilities, and

performance, he would recommend hin for his present

position with the Select Committee on Assassinationg.

He said he believes Mr. Lehner should be subject to

supervision because he has a tendency to "run off on

his own" in the investigation of a case.

Forty additional persons, consisting of current

and former supervisors and co workers, present and former

neighbors, references, professional associates, and

social acquaintances of Mr. Lehner's, were interviewed

and they advised he is a loyal American whose character,

reputation, and associates are above reproach.

They highly

ClOSe ReLatives

deceased.

neater real beare his nother,

Bertha G. Lehner, and his brother, Edward H. Lehner,

who reside in New York, New York.

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mr. Lehner's close relatives advised they

are reputable individuals.

Credit and Arrest Checks

Information hag been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either no record or no additional pertinent information

concerning Mr. Lehner.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Mr. Lehner or his close relatives.

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Daly

1 - MI. Flanagan

May 26, 1977

BY LIAISON

Youn

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairman

Select Conmittee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear' MI. Chairnan:

In accordance with a request Icceived from you

on April 27, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Miss Laura Mae Holt.

Transmitted herewith are

two copies of a sumnary memorandus containing the results

of this investigation.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

MEF :dã

(7)

(IX)

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NOTE: Miss Holt is employed as a staff counsel by the Select

Conmittee on Assassinations, United States House of Representa-

tives, Washington, D. C. Richard A. Sprague, former Chief Counsel

of this comnittee, advised Deputy Chief Counsel, Robert J. Lehner,

told him he considers Miss Holt to be a "trouble maker" because

she was reportedly telling black congressional members of the

conmittee he, Lehner, was racially biased and motivated. Lehner

declined to comment concerning Miss Holt's work performance.

Miss Holt has a delinquent account with a Los Angeles, California,

department store in the amount of $831. Her brother was arrested

January,

1977, and fined $50 for possession of marijuana.

sister, was

arrested in 1959 for "possession with intent to utter

or pass a ceck with intent to defraud," for which she was fined

$25 and placed on 30 days probation.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

May 26, 1977

LAURA MAE HOLT

THE INVESTIGATION OF MISS HOLT COVERED INQUIRIES

Birth

Miss Holt was born on September 24, 1940, in

Los Angeles, California.

Education

Miss Holt attended California State University at

1962; from

July, 1963; and

no degree.

July, 1967, to March, 1968, receiving

She attended Azusa Pacific College, Azusa, California,

from February, 1962, to June, 1962, and from September, 1962, to

1963, receiving a B.A. degree.

She attended Southwestern University School of Law,

Los Angeles, California, from September, 1963, to January,

1965, receiving no degree.

She also attended the University of California,

Berkeley, California, from September, 1968, to June, 1971,

receiving a J.D. degree.

Employment

January,

1965, to

June,

1966

Ventura School for Girls,

Camarillo, California, as a

group supervisor

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Mr. Sprague noted that Mr. Lehner had told him

that he, Mr. Lehner, considers Miss

Holt to be a "trouble-

maker" because Miss

Holt was reportedly telling black

congressional members of the committee that Mr. Lehner was

racially biased and motivated. He said Mr. Lehner informed

him Miss Holt had

a tendency to go on a tangent of her own

concerning the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., assassination

investigation and

to pursue the tangents, which Mr. Lehner

believed in many instances had no relevancy to the

gation. He said he had the distinct feeling that

investi-

Mr. Lehner wanted him to transfer Miss Holt from

Mr. Lehner's investigative team.

Mr. Sprague stated that in his direct contacts

with Miss Holt he had no reason to question her ability.

He said he recalls Miss Holt's asking relevant and important

questions at meetings he had with members of the

ox. Martin Luther King, Jr., assassination investigation

team.

He said he

had intended to look into the situation

posed to him by Mr. Lehner concerning Miss Holt's performance,

but he did not have

the opportunity to do so.

He said he

had somewhat hesitated to look into the situation because

he wanted to avoid any further confrontations with members

of this committee.

He said that based upon his own personal

observations of Miss Holt, he has no reason whatsoever to

question her

character, associates, reputation, or loyalty.

He said

he is reluctant to recommend Miss Holt for a posi-

tion of trust and confidence with the United States Government

because Mr. Lehner's statements concerning Miss Holt's

performance as a member of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,

assassination investigation team have made him cautious.

Robert J. Lehner, Deputy Chief Counsel, Select

Committee on Assassinations, United States House of Represen-

tatives, Washington, D. C., advised he has been acquainted

with Miss Holt on a

limited professional basis since

January, 1977.

He said he did not interview or hire

Miss Holt for her present position with the committee, noting

that this

was done by Richard A. Sprague. He said he

super -

vises eight to ten individuals, and Miss Holt is one of

these individuals. He said he has had no conflict with

Miss Holt; however, he did not wish to comment concerning

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her work performance. He said he has no reason to question

Miss Holt's character, associates, reputation, or loyalty.

He recommended Miss Holt for a position of trust and confi-

dence with the United States Government.

Twenty-eight additional persons, consisting of

current and former supervisors and co-workers, present and

former neighbors, references, professional associates, and

social acquaintances of Miss

Holt's, were interviewed.

They advised she is a loyal American of good character,

She was described as honest,

capable, personable, trustworthy, intelligent, and hard-

working. It was stated Miss Holt is a competent and able

attorney.

They highly recommended her for a position of

trust and responsibility.

Close Relatives

Miss Holt's father, George Harrison Holt, Sr.,

is deceased. Miss Holt has

the following living close

relatives, all of whom reside in Los Angeles, California:

Mother

Ethel E. Holt

Sister

Millicent Holt Binion

Sister

Dorothy E. Holt

Sister

Betty G. Holt

Brother

George Harrison Holt, Jr.

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Miss Holt's close relatives advised they

are reputable individuals.

Credit and Arrest Checks

Information has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain either

no recora or no additional pertinent information concerning

Miss Holt, except the following:

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Records of the Computer Credit Corpora-

tIon of Los angeles, California, indicate

Miss Hólt has a delinquent account in the

amount of $1,664 with Bullock's Department

Stores, Los Angeles, California, and a

delinquent account in the amount of $26

with Broadway Department Stores,

Los Angeles, California.

John A.

Suitivan, Collections Manager

Bullock's Department Stores, Los Angeles,

California, advised that in 1973,

Miss Holt had two accounts with his firm

which became delinquent. He said the

accounts had a total outstanding balance

of $1,664 and were consolidated in

January, 1975, at Miss Holt's request.

He said

Miss Holt had agreed to make

regular monthly payments to satisfy this

debt but defaulted.

He said the account

was closed in May, 1976, and turned over

to a collection agency.

He noted that

Miss Holt's account is closed and considered

uncollectable; however, Miss Holt has been

making some payments toward her debt and

has reduced the outstanding balance to $831.

Robert Weatherman, Fraud Investigator,

roadway Department Stores, Los Angeles,

arlIornla, advised his files do not

indicate Miss Holt has an account with

his firm and do not indicate any outstanding

debt for Miss Holt.

Information has been received from appropriate law

enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no record

concerning Miss Holt or her close relatives, except the

following:

Records of the Bureau of Traffic Viola-

1976, for failure to obey a stop sign and

operating a vehicle with unsafe tires.

On July 30, 1976, Miss Holt forfeited bond

in the amount of

$20.50 for these citations.

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Records of the Los Angeles, California,

Police Department indicate

Miss Holt's

of marijuana.

charge and was fined $50.

Records of the Los Angeles, California,

Police Department indicate

sister, Millicent Holt Binion, was

arrested on April 3, 1959, for "possessior

sentence, and MrS. Binion was fined $25

and placed in the custody of a probation

officer for 30 days.

Bar Affiliations

Miss Holt is eligible to practice law in the State

of Pennsylvania.

No grievances have been filed against her.

Agency Checks

The Bureau of Personnel Investigations, Civil

Service Commission,

has advised its files contain no recor

concerning Miss Holt.

The central files of the FBI, including the files of

the Identification Division, contain no

additional pertinent

information concerning Miss

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Fehl

Peelman

Steel

Daly

Malarney

Aprad 29, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis

Stakes

Chairman

Select Conmittee

on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washlngton, D. C.

Dear Mr. Chairsan:

In accordance with a reguest received from you

on Apxil 15, 1971, an Investigation has been conducted

concerning lix. Stephen Jougs Iollie. Transmitted herewith

are two coples of a summary

menorandon containing the

results of this lovestigation.

Sincerely

• yours,

Clarence 11. Holley

Director

Enclosures

DJM :ITC (IX)

(7)

SEE NOTE PAGE 2.

Per CIA 10/20/17 clearsace list Ran

ternated his employment south

the ASCA.

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NOTE: Investigation of Fallis for staff position complete and

favorable, except for one individual requesting confidentiality

who would

not recommend because he felt Fallis would be a

security problem due to his attitude regarding classified

materials. Richard Sprague, former legal counsel, Assassination

Comnittee, would not recommend due to Fallis' lack of profes-

sionalism

and stories he has-heard re Fallis' social activities

the washington, D. C., area.

Letter being directed to

Hepresentative stokes pursuant

to advice from SA Paul Daly,

Office of Congressional Affairs, Legal Counsel Division.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

Apr11 29, 1977

STEPHEN JAMES FALLIS

AS TO HIS CHARACTER, LOYALTY,

Birth

Mr. Fallis was born on November 7, 1942, 1n

Oceanside, New York.

Education

Mr. Fallis attended Columbia University,

New York, New Yorl, from September, 1960, to June,

when he was graduated, recelving an A.B. degree.

1964,

He attended Harvard University, Cambridge,

Massachusetts, from September, 1964, to June, 1967,

receiving an Lu.B. degree.

Employment

February,

1962,

to

November, 1962

June, 1963, to

September,

1963

June, 1964, to

August, 1964

Columbia University, New York,

New York, on a part-time basis

as a monitor and clerk

Medical and Health Research

Association on New York City,

ew York, New ford, as a

STATISTICAL CLET

Ar. Fallis indicates he was

employed by Grayline Tours

Corporation, New York, New York,

as a guide.

Records regarding

this have been destroyed, and no

one could be located who could

verify this employment.

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June, 1966, to

September, 1966

August, 1967, to

November, 1972

November, 1972, to

December, 1976

December, 1976, to

the present

Department of Justice, Office of

the United States Attorney,

Southern District of New York,

New York City, as a summer intern

New York County District Attorney's

Office, New York, New York, as an

assistant district attorney

New York State Special Prosecutor's

Office, New York, New York,

as an

attorney and Chief of the Allegations

Bureau

Select Committee on

Assassinations, United States

House of Representatives,

Washington, D. C., as Deputy Chief

Counsel

Marital Status

Goldman and she and their son, Scott, reside in Apartment 2B

co ga and she and the

Mr. Fallis is married to the former Arlyne I.

at 333 East 23rd Street, New York, New York.

Mr. Fallis

1s

temporarily residing at

the Coronet Hotel, 200 C Street,

Southwest, Washington, D. C.

Interviews

An individual who requested confidentiality

advised he has known Mr. Fallis on a professional basis

since January, 1977. He stated that based on conversations

and discussions on security matters with Mr. Fallis, he

has reservations about Mr. Fallis' trustworthiness regarding

Classified material. He stated Mr. Fallis' views are not

in line with his own on security matters; however, he could

not cite specific examples or facts to substantiate this

opinion.

He stated he could not comment regarding

Mr. Fallis' character, associates, reputation, or loyalty;

however, he would not

recommend him for a position of trust

with the Federal Government if, during the execution of

his duties, Mr. Fallis dealt with classified material.

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Richard A. Sprague, Attorney at Law, Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania, advised at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that he

first became

acquainted with Mr. Fallis in December

of 1976,

when he interviewed him for a position on the House Select

Committee on Assassinationg.

Mr. Sprague stated that his

association with Mr. Fallis was a strictly professional

relationship as that of an employer and employee.

He further

added that he had absolutely no social contact with

Ar. Fallis.

Mr. Sprague stated that he was somewhat disappointed

with Mr. Fallis' lack of interest or initiative in pursuing

the work of the committee and that Mr. Fallis was strictly

a "nine-to-five" employee.

Mr. Sprague further added that he

had "heard" from various individuals, whose identity he could

not recall, that Mr. Fallis who is a

married man, had a

girlfriend

in the

Washington, D. C.,

area.

He further added

that he had a "feeling" that

Mr. Fallis was "boozing" and

spending his time

"running around" the Washington, D. C., area.

Mr. Sprague stated that he had no reason to question

Mr. Fallis' loyalty to the United States but he would not

recommend him for a position of trust and confidence with

the

United States Government due to the stories he had heard

concerning Mr. Fallis'

personal life in Washington, D. C.

Thirty-six additional persons, consisting of

current and former supervisors and co-workers, present

and

former neighbors, references, professional associates,

and

social acquaintances of Mr.

Fallis', were interviewed.

They advised he is a loyal American whose character,

reputation, and associates are above reproach. He

waS

described as dedicated, honest, hardworking, consclentious,

enthusiastic, and responsible.

They highly recommended

him for a position of trust and responsibility.

Close Relatives

Mr. Fallis' father, Daniel Fallis, is deceased.

In addition to his wife and child, mentioned previously,

Mr. Fallis has the following living close relatives:

Mother

Sister

Mildred Fallis

Hollywood, Florida

Cornelia

Fallis Blumenthal

New York, New York

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May 24, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louls Stokes

Chairnan

Select Connittee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C

Dear ME. Chairman:

In accordance with a request received from you

on April 25, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Miss Claire Loujse Brown. Transnitted here-

with are two copies of a

summary senorancun containing

the results of this investigation.

sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures

(2)

RMD : ano

(7)

(IX)

SEE NOTE, PACE TWO.

Per CIA 10/20/11 dearance list, has

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Brown, a researcher with the House Select Committee

on Assassinations since 12/76. One present co-worker

does not recommend if she is to deal with classified

documents.

Another comments on her verbosity and need for

confidentiality concerning her work, but recomnends her.

A former supervisor recommends, but

would not rehire due

to a personality conflict.

She has one speeding violation

in Virginia. Investigation otherwise complete and favorable.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20585

May 24, 1977

CLAIRE LOUISE BROWN

THE INVESTIGATION OF MISS BROWN COVERED INQUIRIES

IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES AS TO HER CHARACTER, LOYALTY,

AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE

SOURCES OF HER INCOME.

Birth

Miss Brown was born on November 11, 1947, in

Atlanta, Georgia.

Education

Miss Brown attended Ohio State University,

Columbus, Ohio, from September, 1965, to March, 1969,

receiving a B.S. degree.

During the period fron January,

1967, to March, 1967, she attended the University of the

Americas, Puebla, Mexico, receiving credit from Ohio State

University for her attendance.

She attended Georgia State College, Atlanta,

Georgia, during the summer of 1966, receiving no degree, bui

satisfactorily completing her course of study.

She also attended Boston University,

Boston,

Massachusetts, from August, 1969, to August, 1970, receiving

an M.Ed. degree.

Employment

Miss Brown was employed by the Board of Education,

Columbus, Ohio, as a teacher in the Eleventh Avenue

Elementary School from March, 1969, to June, 1969.

During the period from July, 1969, to August, 1969,

Miss Brown was unemployed and engaged in noving to Boston,

Massachusetts.

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Marital Status

Miss Brown is single and resides in Apartment 1104

at 5021 Seminary Road, Alexandria, Virginia.

Interviews

Charles Lee, Executive Director, Committee for

Full Funding of Education Programs, Washington, D. C.,

advised he has known Miss Brown since February, 1975, when

she became his Administrative Assistant. He said Miss Brown's

character, associates, reputation, and loyalty are excellent

and he recommended her for a position of trust and responsibility.

He said, however, he would not rehire Miss Brown due to a

"personality conflict" between them.

He attributed this

conflict to the fact that Miss Brown is "overly conscientious"

to the point that she got on his nerves.

He noted she is

very interested in the activities of Congress and is an

astute, politically conscious person.

An individual who requested confidentiality

advised in Wash miss Brown since December, 1976.

that he has been professionally

associated with Miss

He said

he would not recommend her for a position

of trust and

confidence if the position requires that she deal with

classified documents.

He said he bases his remarks on the

grounds that Miss Brown does not appear to fully comprehend

the need for being security conscious regarding her work.

He said, simply put, Miss Brown talks too freely about her

work among other co-workers.

He said he is

sure she means

well, but she cannot keep her mouth shut.

He declined to

furnish any further comments concerning Miss Brown.

A second individual who requested confidentiality

advised in Washington, D. C., that she has known Miss Brown

since December, 1976, as a professional associate. She

said she has no reason to question Miss Brown's character,

associates, reputation, or loyalty to the United States.

She recommended Miss Brown for a position of trust with the

United

States Government.

She noted, however, Miss Brown has

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difficulty in keeping sensitive material to herself and

She sald Miss Brown needs to be impressed with the necessity

of keeping her work more confidential.

This person said

Miss Brown works very hard and always trys to do a good

job, but seems not to understand the need for keeping the

nature of her work to herself.

She declined to furnish

any further comments concerning Miss Brown.

Iwenty-three additional persons, consisting of

current and former supervisors and co-workers, present

and former neighbors, references, associates,

and social

acquaintances of Miss Brown's, were interviewed and they

advised she is a loyal American whose character, reputation,

and associates are above reproach. She was described as

Intelligent, hardworking, discerning, very conscientious,

cooperative, and dedicated. They highly recommended her

for a position of trust and responsibility.

Close Relatives

Miss Brown's

father, Melvin A. Brown, is deceased.

She has the following Ilving close relatives, all of whom

reside in Atlanta, Georgia:

Mother

Brother

Hannah B. Brown

Donald E. Brown

Brother

Larry G. Brown

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Miss Brown's close relatives advised they

are reputable individuals.

Credit and Arrest Checks

Information has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either no record or no additional pertinent information

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Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Miss Brown or her close relatives,

except the following:

The files of the Division of Motor

Vehicles, Richmond, Virginia, reveal

Miss Brown received a traffic citation

for speeding on October 5, 1976, in

Arlington County, Virginia.

She paid

a fine and court costs totaling $33

concerning this violation.

Agency Checks

Information has been received from the following

governmental agencies indicating their files contain either

no record or no additional pertinent information concerning

Miss Brown:

Bureau of Personnel Investigations,

Civil Service Commission; Central

Intelligence Agency; Defense Industrial

Security Clearance Office, Columbus,

Ohio; and the Department of Health,

Education, and Welfare.

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain no additional pertinent

information concerning Miss Brown.

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