Agency: FBI
Originator: FBI
From: HQ
To: HSCA
Document date: 7/5/78
Document type: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT

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JFK Assassination System

Identification Form

Agency Information

Date:

4/15/201

AGENCY: FBI

RECORD NUMBER :

124-10371-10190

RECORD SERIES: HQ

AGENCY FILE NUMBER : 62-117290-ADMIN FOLDER-P2

Released under the John

F. Kennedy

Assassination Record.

Collection Act of 1992

i44 USC 2107 Note) .

case#:NW 46064 Date:

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ORIGINATOR: FBI

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HQ

TO :

HSCA

TITLE:

DATE: 07/05/1978

• PAGES:

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SUBJECTS :

HSCA ADMINISTRATIVE FOLDER, HSCA PERSONNEL LIST

A-G VOL I

DOCUMENT TYPE: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT

CLASSIFICATION:

Unclassified

RESTRICTIONS:

3; 10(a)2

CURRENT STATUS :

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DATE OF LAST REVIEW: 04/12/1999

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INC FOLDER, MEMO, LHM, LET, A-G TAB SHEETS, SUMMARY, MAGAZINE ARTICLE,

GOVERNMENT PUBLICATION

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- MI.

Monahan

nurse

- Mx. Peelya

~ MI. Daly!

1 - Mr. Mullen

August 25, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairman

Select Coumittee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Chairman:

In accordance with a request received from

you on July 26, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning MiX. Jerony Ray Akers. Pransnitted herewith

are two copies of a suary memorandum containing the

results of this investigation.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

NOTE: Akers employed as staff counsel, Select Committee on

Assassinations, United States House of Representatives,

Washington, D. C., since October, 1976.

Three arrests

located

for Akers on charges including possession of automobile while

intoxicated, reckless driving, failure to stop for police officer,

and driving

while intoxicated. He paid fines twice, and most

recent charge, which involved

an accident, still pending.

One

traffic citation located for brother, William. Investigation

otherwise favorable and complete.

JM:da (IX)

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Jereny Ray Akers

Intormation

has been received

from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicatlug their lilos contain no

record concerning lI. Alers or his close relatives, escept

the following:

Records of the Police Department,

Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Indicate

NE. Akers was

arreated on August 1, 1970,

on charges of possession of an automobile

while intoxicated and disorderly conduct

(intoxication), for which he paid a fine

of $1320

Records of the Police Department,

Charlottesville, Virginia, indicate

Mr. Akers was arrested on

October 20, 1969,

on charges of reckless driving and lailure

to stop for a police ollicer. He pald two

fines of $25 plus court costs of $11.25.

Records of the Police

Department, Memphis,

tennessee, indicate Mr. Akers was arrested

on July 30, 1978, on charges of driving

while intoxicated, failure

to maintain

control, and drunk.

The records indicate

further

that Mr. Akers was involved in an

accident when he drove into the rear of a

vehicle being towed.

Mx. Akers was accompanied

by a Suzanne Norris, 855 North Yates, Hemphis,

Tennessee, who suffered bodily injuries, extent

unknown.

Nx. Akers suffered minor injuries.

The records indicate Mr. Akers refused a

drunkometer examination.

On August 1, 1977,

ME.

Akerg?

case was continued and is

still

pending.

Records of the Police Department, Florence,

Alabana, Indicate ur. Akers' brother,

W11l1am

Thomas Alers, Jr., was cited

on

June 26, 1975, for a

stop

sign violation,

for which he paid a

• fine of $14.

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Honorable Louis Stokes

The Federal Grand Jurv

Southern District of

is currently

i hearing

testimony concerning this criminal investigation.

October 20, 1977, Mr. S. Cass Weiland, trial attorney,

Public Integrity Section, Department of Justice,

Washington, D. C., advised he intends to invite Mr. Baetz,

probably in

the latter part off

to appear

before the federal Grand Jury and

of Mx. Baetz in the aforementioned matter. JFK Law 10(a)2

The foregoing information is being furnished

to you by lottor since, at this

time,

Mr. Baetz and

if any, in the aforementioned investigation,

undeternined.

is presently

When additional information concerning any

possible

of Mr. Baetz in the foregoing matter

is received, you will

be advised.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Feelssures: (2)

NOTE: Request received from Robert I. Keuch, Special Counsel

to the Attorney General on October 6, 1977, for additional

information.

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TO SCI

Me• Peelman

Mr •

Daly

17. Dente

September 16, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chai cann

Select Comittee on Assassigations

United States House of Representatives

Washlagton, D. C.

Dear Mr, Chairs

833

In secordance with a request received from you

on August is, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Mr. Conrad Bott Baets, Transnitted herewith

are two copies of a summary menorandun containing the

results of this investigation.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

NOTS: Mr, Baotz has been employed by the Madison County, Illinois,

Sherities office since July, 1970, initially as a ceputy ano

eventually as a sergeant.

Since August, 1977, he has served as ar

investigator for the Select Connittee on Assassinations in the

states of Illinois and Missouri.

One associate would not recommend.

No. Baetzhas a $620 Wisconsin income tax lien outstanding.

Investigation otherwise favorable and complete.

PJDadd (IX)

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Conrad Emmett Baetz

Milttary Service

Mr. Baetz enlisted in the United States Army

and served on

active duty from september 26, 1966, to June 25,

1970, wher he was honorably released with the rank of

specialist sixth grade.

On June 26, 1970, he was transferred

to the United States Army Reserve and served in an active

reserve status until September 25, 1972, when he was honorably

discharged as a specialist sixth

grade

His

service record is

clear.

Employment

Aprii

• 1964

to

June,

1965

April, 1966,

to

August, 1966

JuLy: 1970,

August, 1977

to

August, 1977,

the present

to

Manitowoc Engineering Compasy,

Manitowoc, Wisconsin, as a

printing press operator on a

full-time and part-time basis

Ace Foods, Incorporated,

Whitewater, Wisconsin, as a

food helper on a full-time and

part-time basis

Madison County Sheriff's Depart

ment, Edwardsville, Illinois,

initially as a deputy and eventually

as a sergeant

Select Committee on Assassinations,

United States House of Representa-

tives, hashiagton, D. Co. as an

investigator in the States of

Illinois and MissourI

Marital Status

ar. Baetz is married to the former madilyn Stassi

and they reside at 1280 Cedar Drive, Wood River, Illinois.

Mr. Baetz has indicated his wife is

a United States citizen.

Interviews

John Light, Assistant Chief, Alton, Illinois,

Police Department, advised he has known ir. Baetz for

approximately sis years on a professional basis. He stated

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Conrad. Ennett Baetz

RS. Baetz is cooperative, congenial, and personable.

He

stated Mr. Baetz is an administrator and

spokesman for the

Madison County, Illinois, Sheriff's Department, and he is

mainly Involved in public relations. He stated, in his

opinion, Mr. Baetz lacks investigative and law enforcement

experience.

He stated he had read in the local newspapers

about Mr. Baetz's appointment as an investigator with the

Select Committee on Assassinations,

United States House of

Representatives

he stated, however, that he would not

recommend t Baetz for & position as an investigator with

the United States Government for the aforementioned reason.

Willian Magurany, Mayor, Wood River, Illinois,

advised he has known Mr. Baetz for approximately five years.

He described Mi. Baotz as dedicated, trustworthy, energetie,

capable. He stated he had appointed Mr. Baetz to the

Board of Police and Fire Commissioners in June, 1976, due

to his law enforcement experience and ability.

and HE. Baetz

has performed well in this position. He stated Me. Baetz's

character, reputation,

and loyalty are unquestioned, and

he highly recommended

hin for a position of trust and

responsibility with the United States Government.

Twenty-three additional persons, consisting of

current and former supervisors and co-workers, present and

former neighbors, references, associates, and

social

acquaintances of

Mr. Baetz's, were interviewed and they

advised he is a loyal American whose character, reputation,

and associates are above reproach.

He was described as

Intelligent, efficient, reliable, conscientious, discreet,

and trustworthy.

It was stated Mr. Baetz is an

administrator who is knowledgeable of investigative

procedures. They highly recommended his for a position of

trust and responsibility.

Close Relatives

Bir. Baetz's parents, Emerson and Catherine Baetz,

are deceased. In addition to his wife, mentioned previously,

Mr. Baetz has the

lollowing living close relatives:

Brother

Andrew F. Baetz

Burnsville, Minnesota

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Conrad Emmett Baetz

Brother

Brother

Emerson P. Baetz

Two Rivers, Wisconsin

Thomas H. Bastz

Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with it. Baetz's close relatives advised they

are reputable individuals.

Based on the background information furnished by

hir. Baetz and on investigation, he has no known close relatives

residing in Iron Curtain countries.

Credit and Arrest Checks

Intornation has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either no record or no additional pertinent information

concerning Mr. Baotz.

Information

has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no

record concerning it. Baetz or his close relatives, except

the following:

Records of the manitovoc County, wisconsin,

Police Departwent reveal Mr. Baetz was

cited on November 2, 1964, and September 14,

1966, for "speeding" and paid a $50 fine on

each

of these charges.

Records of the Two Rivers, Wisconsin,

POliCE Department reveal

ut. Baotz was cited

on August 20, 1966, for "speeding" and

April 27, 1968, for "imprudent speed." He

paid lines totaling $30 on these charges.

Miscellaneous

The records of the Manitonoc, wisconsin, County

Court reveal on November&, 1971, the

State of Wisconsin filed

a $620 income tax lien against Mr. Baetz which is presently

outstanding

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1 - Mr. Hurst

1 - Mx. Dooher

August 5, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Iouis Stokes

Chairman

Select Cormittee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear My. Chairman:

In accordance with a request received from you on

July 8, 1977, an investigation has been conducted concerning

Miss Lisa Marionie Berlay

Transmitted herewith are two

copies of a summary memorandum containing the results of this

investigation.

• On a Standard Form 86, Security Investigation Data

for

Sensitive Position form executed by Miss Berlow on July 5,

1977, she indicated she has received psychiatric counselling

for approximately one year while attending high school and

again in 1976 for approximately six months.

In the absence of

a specific request from you and a signed waiver from Miss Berlow,

no further inquiries are being conducted into this matter.

Sincerely

yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

MPD: ajw (IX)

(7)

NOTE: Berlow, a recent University of Wisconsin graduate, is

a researcher for the House Select Committee on Assassinations.

Investigation disclosed she lived with a boy friend for

approximately five years and is currently residing with

male housemates in order to share expenses.

three

She further indicated

she received psychiatric counselling during high school and

again during 1976. Investigation otherwise favorable and complete.

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Lisa Marjorie Berlow

Brother

Rustin Ralph Berlow

Madison, Wisconsin

Brother

Samuel Milton Berlow

Madison, Wisconsin

Sister

Rebecca Ann Berlow

Madison, Wisconsin

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Miss Berlow's

are reputable individuals.

close relatives advised they.

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 Berlow.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Miss Berlow or her close relatives.

Miscellaneous

On a

Standard Form 86, Security Investigation

Data for Sensitive Position form executed by Miss Berlow

on July 5,

1977, she answered "yes" in response to the

question Have

you ever had & nervous breakdown or have you

ever had medical treatment for a mental condition?" and

indicated:

"During high school for approximately one year,

I voluntarily and intermittently, sought psychiatric

counselling. I do not recall the exact dates or the exact

duration, if necessary I could try to furnish the dates.

The reason for the sessions, which were once or twice a

week

was rather normal adolescent problems.

"In 1976, I again saw

a psychiatrist, for approxi-

mately six months

because I felt that I needed professional

help in resolving a relationship I was in at the time.

attended these sessions once a week until September of 1976,

when I decided to terminate them as I felt that they were no

longer necessary."

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Richard Newcombe Billings

Close Relatives

Mr. Billings' parents, Chester Billings and

Caryle Pressinger Billings Hay, are deceased.

In addition

to his daughters,

mentioned previously, Mr. Billings has

no other living close relatives.

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mr. Billings' daughters advised they

are reputable individuals.

Based on the background information furnished by

Mr. Billings 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. Billings.

Mr. Billings has indicated that in July, 1971, he

was charged with "reckless driving" by the Metropolitan

Police Department, Washington, D. C., for which he paid a

line in excess of

$100.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies, including the Metropolitan Police

Department, Washington, D. C., indicating their files contain

no record concerning Nr. Billings or his close relatives,

except the following:

Records of the Department of Motor Vehicles,

District of Columbia Government, Washington,

D. Co, Indicate the following traffic record

for Mr. Billings:

CHARGE

DATE

October 2, 1969

DISPOSITION

Unreasonable speed Convicted

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Richard Newcombe Billings

DATE

October 2, 1969

July 6, 1971

July 6, 1971

July 6, 1971

June 20, 1972

September 25, 1972

CHARGE

DISPOSITION

No lights running

Convicted

Reckless driving

Convicted

Driving under the Not convicted

influence

Flashing red light Not convicted

Failure to report Convicted

accident

License revoked

License restored

pending driving May 24, 1973

improvement

Speeding

Not convicted

February 28, 1974

Security Clearance

Mr. Billings was granted a secret clearance by

the United States Army on February 2, 1953. This clearance

is no longer active.

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. Billings:

Bureau of Personnel Investigations, Civ.

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 Mr. Billings.

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'Colleen Therese Boland

Information has been received fron appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning

Miss Boland or her close relatives,

except the following:

On a Security Investigation Data for

Sensitive position form completed by

hiss Boland on January 24,

1977, she

indicated

she was arrested in 1968

by the Saint Louis,

missours, police

Department. She explained "I was at

& Maryville College mixer and every-

one present (approximately 200 people)

were placed under arrest.

The charge

was drinking under age.

Apparently,

the governor admonished the police

department.

I have no idea if the

files were

destroyed."

Records of the saint Louis, Missourt,

Police Department fail to contain

any information regarding the afore-

mentioned matter.

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 Boland:

Bureau of Personnel Investigations,

Civil Service Commission; Central

Intelligence Agency; and the Defense

Central Indes of Investigations.

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain

no additional perti

nent information concerning Miss Boland.

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C

Surell Diane Brady

Father

George Baker Brady,

Sr.

Pacoima, California

Brother

George Baker Brady, Jr.

Van Nuys, California

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Miss Brady's close relatives advised they

are reputable individuals.

Based on the background information furnished by

Miss Brady

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 Brady.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no

record concerning Miss Brady or her close relatives, except

the following:

Records of the Los Angeles, California,

Police Department indicate

Miss Brady's

father, George Baker Brady, Sr., was

arrested on August 3, 1954,

after he

failed to appear for a traffic viola-

tion.

The records indicate he paid a

fine of $35 for the unspecified traffic

violation.

These records also indicate Miss Brady's

orother, George Baker Brady, Jr., was

arrested on November 7, 1968, and chargec

with conspiracy to defraud any person of

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Surell Diane Brady

property; kidnapping; burglary; false

imprisonment; assault with a deadly

weapon; and robbery.

On January 17,

1969, all charges

were dismissed.

The

arresting officer's report indicates

Mr. Brady one of a group of students

at Los Angeles Valley College,

Los Angeles, California, who were

involved in

a "sit in" wherein this

group took over several floors of the

college's administration building and

held the acting dean against his will

for a number of hours.

Agency Checks

The Bureau of Personnel Investigations, Civil

Service Commission, has advised its files contain no record

concerning Miss Brady.

The Central Intelligence Agency has advised its

files contain no pertinent identifiable information con-

cerning Miss Brady.

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain no additional perti-

nent information concerning Miss Brady.

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Yvonne Whitfield Briggs

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. Briggs.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Mrs. Briggs or her close relatives,

Records of the Identification Division, FBI,

contain an Identification record concerning

Mrs. Briggs' former husband, Kester Dewitt

sriggs. sre.

which indicates arrests from

1964 to 1975. A copy of this record is

attached.

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. Briggs:

Bureau of Personnel Investigations, Civil

Service Commission; Central Intelligence

Agency; Department

of Health, Education,

and Welfare; Commodity Futures Trading

Commission; National Credit Union

Administration; Department of the Interior:

and the Smithsonian Institution.

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain no additional

pertinent information concerning Mrs. Briggs.

Enclosure

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Robert Charles Buras,

JI.

Close Relatives

In addition to his wife and daughter; mentioned

previously, Mr. Buras has the following close

relatives:

Father

Robert C. Buras

Chalmette, Louisiana

Mother

Catherine Buras

Arabi, Louisiana

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mr. Buras' close

relatives advised they are

reputable individuals.

Based on the background information furnished by

Mr. Buras 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. Buras.

Information has been received from appropriate law

enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no record

concerning Mr. Buras or his close relatives, except the

following:

Mr. Buras has indicated he was arrested by the

Police Department in

New Orleans, Loulsian "fighting,"' for which he

1956 and charged with

was sentenced to thirty days in jail, which was

suspended.

He also indicated he was charged with

"distrubing the peace," which charge was dismissed.

The records of the New Orleans, Louisiana, Police

Department reveal Mr. Buras was

arrested on

october are 1955 and charged to a 56.

which charge was dismissed

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Honorable Louts Stokes

NOTE: Cheroweth is currently a staff lavestigator

with the Select Comittee on Assassinations, United

States House of Representatives,

Washington, D. C.

Ils son has been issued two traffic citations and paid

fines totaling $35.

Its daughter was issued one

traffic citation and paid a $10 fine. She was also

arrested for "driving under the influence of alcohol."

Investigation otherwise favorable and complete.

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James Harvey Chenoweth

The files of the MVA, Glen Burnie,.

Maryland, reveal

Mr.

Chenoweth's

daughter, Pamela Chenoweth, received

a citation for "speeding"

on may 9,

1983, for which she paid a fine of

$10.

These files also reveal she was

arrested in the District of Columbia

on April 23, 1976, and charged with

while under the influence of

alcohol," She subsequently was required

by the MA of Maryland to attend a

driver's clinic.

No additional information

regarding this charge is recorded.

Security Clearances

Mr. Chenoweth was granted a secret clearance

on November 7, 1972, and a top secret clearance on

July 13, 1973, by the Department of the Treasury in

connection with his employment. These clearances were

terminated on July 31, 1975..

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. Chenoweth:

Bureau of Personnel Investigations,

Civil Service Commission; Central

intelligence Agency; Defense Central

Index of Investigationg: Office

of

security, Department of

Justice; and the

Office of security, Department of the

Treasury.

The central files of the FBI, Including the files

of the Identification Division, contain no additional

pertinent information concerning Mr. Chenoweth.

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Mr •

BUKEY ENTRANS

Huret

Pegipan

Hot is

Smith

January 27, 1970

BY LTAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairman

Select Cornittee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Chairnan:

In accordance with a request received from you

on December 30, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Miss Wendy Susan Collins. Transmitted herewith

are two copies of a summary menorandum containing the resulta

of this investigation.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence H. Felley

Director

Enclosures (2)

NOTE: Miss Collins is currently a research attorney for

the Rouse Select Conmittee on Assassinations. Investigation

complete and favorable with the exception of one former

she was abrasive and immature.

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NCWWCEKEAL

BECONCE

BECEINED

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'Wendy Susan Collins

Employment

During summer vacation periods while attending

high school and college, Miss Collins was either vacationing

or variously employed as

a waitress, laborer, intern student,

and law clerk in Fitchburg, Westminster, and

Boston,

Massachusetts.

Some of these employments were verified

while others

were not, due to records being unavailable.

January, 1977, to

August,

1977

Law

firm of Warner and

Stackpole, Boston, Massachusetts,

as a law clerk

December, 1977, to

the present

Select Committee on Assassinations,

United States House of Representa-

tives,

Washington, D. C., as a

research attorney

Marital Status

Miss. Collins is divorced and resides at 4515

Gladwyne Drive, Bethesda, Maryland.

Records of the Middlesex Superior Court, Cambridge,

Massachusetts, indicate that on March 1l, 1977, a complaint

for divorce was filed by Wendy S. Collins, plaintiff,

against David F. Hingston, defendant, on

the grounds of

cruel

and

abusive treatment. The divorce was granted on

August 8,. 1977.

David F. Hingston, Miss Collins' former husband,

advised in Woburn, Massachusetts, that he was divorced by

Miss Collins on the grounds of mental cruelty. Mr. Hingston

stated that Miss Collins is of good moral character and

is

temperate in her consumption of alcoholic drinks.

advised, however, that Miss Collins had confided in him that

after the divorce she became depressed and had been drinking

"somewhat excessively." He stated he was never a

witness

to this and has no additional information relative to this

matter.

Mr. Hingston stated that the only derogatory thing

he might say about Miss Collins

is that she had informed

him that she was going to divorce him because he was

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Wendy Susan Collins

"dull and boring." He stated thereafter

she continually

brought injunctions against him relative to a dog and

appliances they had

during

their marriage.

He advised he

had hired attorneys to represent him, but continued court

appearances became excessive for him as his job was in

jeopardy because of his absences from work to attend

court hearings.

Therefore, according to Mr. Hingston,

he did not contest the divorce.

Mr. Kingston stated that on

the day of the divorce, he was

dismissed from the courtroom

on the advice of his own attorney. He stated he was later

informed that Miss Collins made allegations that he had

beaten her in the past.

He stated that this

was not true

and had he known that

these allegations were to be the

grounds for divorce, he would have contested the divorce.

Mr. Hingston stated that Miss Collins is a bright

and industrious individual who is a loyal American citizen

and he knows of nothing further of a derogatory nature

concerning her.

He recommended her for a position of trust

and responsibility with the United States Government.

Interviews

Willard G. McGraw, Jr., Attorney, law firm of

Warner and Stackpole, Boston, Massachusetts, advised that

he handles the hiring and firing of professional people for

the firm. He stated in that capacity, he came into contact

with Miss Collins.

attorneys in the

firm, he was able to determine that

Miss Collins' work was quite satisfactory.

Mr. McGraw

stated that Miss Collins appeared to be a

bright young woman

and during the time she was employed with them, she was also

going through a divorce.

Mr. McGraw advised that he thought

this divorce, in his opinion, affected the personality of

Miss Collins as there were times when she was quite abrasive

and "rubbed people the wrong way." He stated that at that

a cause of some concern to him as to how

Miss Collins would fit in with the firm because of this

character defect.

with them he felt, in his opinion, she needed more maturity.

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Wendy Susan Collins

Mr. McGraw concluded by stating he has no reason not to

recommend Miss Collins for a position of trust with the

United States Government but feels that he cannot do so.

Lawrence Alexander, Attorney, law firm of Warner

and Stackpole, Boston,

Massachusetts, advised that he knew

Miss Collins quite well during her tenure with this firm.

Alexander stated that Miss Collins was friendly, bright,

talented, and that she got along well with all her

fellow employees and the other attorneys in the law firm.

He stated he knows

nothing derogatory concerning her and

he would recommend her for a position of trust and

responsibility with the United States Government.

Twenty-seven additional persons, consisting of

current and former supervisors and co-workers, former

neighbors, references, professional associates, and social

acquaintances of Miss

Collins', were interviewed and they

advised she is a loyal American

whose character, reputation,

and associates are above reproach.

She was described as

bright, talented, conscientious, ambitious, industrious, and

able.

It was stated that Miss Collins is a very stable,

trustworthy,

and sober individual. Several individuals

commented that Miss Collins is easy to get along with and

works well with others.. They highly recommended her for a

position of trust and

responsibility.

Close Relatives

Miss Collins has the following close relatives:

Father

Mother

Brother

Fredrick A. Collins, Jr.

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Ruth Eileen Collins

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Michael Lee Collins

Leominster, Massachusetts

" Brother

William Brent Collins

Shirley, Massachusetts

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Elleen Gail Copeland

Interviews

An individual who has requested confidentiality

and is employed in a responsible position by the Board of

Education, Enid, Oklahona, advised she was acquainted with

Mrs. Copeland on a professional basis during the period

Sie a the moro a loo

Mrs. Copeland was employed as a teacher in Enid, Oklahoma.

She said she served in a supervisory capacity to Mrs. Copeland

during this period.

She described Mrs. Copeland as

a good

teacher who did an

excellent job in

the classroom and noted

were ever received from the parents of any of

Hrs. Copeland's students while she was a teacher. She said

that although she considers Mrs. Copeland to be a good teacher,

opoland to have and

She considered Mrs. Copeland to have "an air of arrogance"

when Mrs. Copeland was dealing with other teachers.

She said

it was her opinion Mrs. Copeland acted like "Hrs. know-it-all"

at teachers' meetings even though Mrs. Copeland was a new

teacher.

support

She said she could provide no further examples to

her opinion of Mrs. Copeland's attitude.

This individual noted that on one occasion while

Mrs. Copeland was employed as a teacher, Mrs. Copeland's

husband was scheduled to enlist in the Armed Forces in

Oklahoma City, Oklahona, on a particular date.

She said that

on that date,

Mrs. Copeland telephonically contacted her for

sick leave.

She said that although Mrs. Copeland had not

abused her

sick leave, she did not believe Mrs.

Copeland

was sick and she later telephoned Mrs. Copeland's home to

verify Mrs. Copeland was indeed at home.

no answer at Mrs. Copeland's home and she later challenged

on copel and e

She said there was

Mrs. Copeland concerning her use of sick leave. She said

Mrs. Copeland told her she was too sick to come to work; however,

she was not too sick to read a book and ride to Oklahoma City

with her husband.

This individual sald she reported this matter

to the Board of Education and Mrs. Copeland was removed from

sick leave on that date.

She said she is not aware of any

other information which would reflect on Mrs. Copeland's

character, associates, reputation, or loyalty.

She said she

would recommend Mrs. Copeland for a position of trust and

responsibility.

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HSC-personnel

1 - Mr. Fehl

Mr. HurSt

Mr. Peelan

Mr. Daly l

1 - Mr. Flanagan

Jaly 18, 1977

BY LIAISON

Bonorable Iouis Stokes

Chairnan

Select Committee on Assassinations

United States fouse of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Rear. Nr. Chairman:

In accordance with a request received fron you

on June 16, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Mrs. Rileen Gail Copsland.

Transmitted

herewith are two copies of a summary

memorandin containing

the results of this investigation.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

DirECtOI

Enclosures (2)

NOTE: Mrs. Copeland is employed as a secretary by the Select

Committee on Assassinations, United States House of Representa-

tives, Washington, D. C. Investigation complete and favorable.

except for one former supervisor who said she considers

Mrs. Copeland to have an air of arrogance during the period

was acquainted with her and noted that on one occasion

Mrs. Copeland abused her sick leave privilege.

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Honahan

Hurst

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Peeltan

Daly!

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october 15, 1070

BY LIAISON

Bonorable Louis Stokes

thakraas

Seleet Comittee on Assasal

United States Fouse of Repr

esentatives

Washangton; D. C.

Chairwan:

In accordance with a request zeceipad fros you

OR September 14, 1977,

an investigation has been condueted

concerning Nr. Jerose Alto Culline.

Transittod herewitt

are two copies of a sumasy secorandus containing the resules

ol this investigation.

then a check of the court records in Baltinose,

Maxyland,

concerning Mr. Cullings*

father, Alto C. Collings;

has beon completed, yon will be advised.

Siscerely yours,

Clarence l. Selley

Elzector

Enclosures (3)

NOTE:

Since september, 1911, Mr. Cullings has been an investigato

for the Select Connietee on Assassinations, United States house of

Representatives. His father was arrested by Baltimore City Police

Department in September, 1960, and Decenber, 1976, and charged with

"Larceny," and a "handgun violations" respectively. Mir. Cullings?

father and a brother have zumerous traffic citations.

Investigation

otherwide favorable, withra check of court records concerning

Ix. Cullings! father outstanding.

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Jerome Alto Cullings

Close Relatives

Mr. Cullings' mother, Anna M. Cullings, is deceased.

In addition to his wife and children,

mentioned

previously:

Mr. Cullings has the following living close relatives who

all reside in Baltimore, Maryland:

Father

Alto C. Cullings

Brother

John F. Cullings

Brother

Kenneth E. Cullings

Brother

Eric A. Cullings

Sister

Patricia Cullings Wilkens

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mr. Cullings' close relatives advised they

are

reputable individuals.

Based on the background information furnished by

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

relatives residing in Iron Curtain countries.

"i rest.

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. Cullings,

except the following:

The records of the University National Bank,

Rockville, Maryland, reveal Mr. Cullings

obtained a loan on July 27, 1976, in the amount

of $17,271.60, for the purpose of installing a

swimming pool.

These records indicated eleven

payments of $143.93, per payment, were made

on the aforementioned loan.

These records further

indicated sixteen late payment notices were sent to

Mr. Cullings in connection with this loan and late

charges totalling $47.20 are outstanding for

delinquent payments.

A balance of $15,688.37 remains

outstanding on this

loan.

No additional information

is available concerning

the aforementioned loan.

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Jerome Alto Cullings

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no

record concerning Mr. Cullings or his close relatives,

except the following:

The records of the Baltimore City Police

Department,

Baltimore, Maryland, reveal

Mr. Cullings' father, Alto C. Cullings,

was arrested on September 14, 1960, and

charged with "larceny."

On September 15,

1960, he paid a fine and court costs

totalling $51.45 for this charge.

These records also reveal on October 27, 1976,

two females, who were not further identified,

were arrested while driving a 1976 Mercury

bearing Maryland license 593AEh',a handgun

and charged

with "possession of heroin,' and

violation."

In December,

1976, the exact

date was not indicated, Mr. Cullings' father,

Alto C. Cullings, the registered owner of the

aforementioned vehicle, turned himself in to

the Baltimore City Police Department and

admitted possession of the handgun, which was

connected with the aforementioned arrest of the two

females.

He was charged with "a handgun violation,"

which charge was stet processus. No additional

information is available concerning this incident.

The records of the Motor Vehicle Administration,

Baltimore,

Maryland, reveal Mr. Cullings'

father,

was cited during the per100

tron January, 1965, to rebruary, 1977, for "failure

to use reasonable care," "improper passing," "no

registration card in his possession,"' "improper

turn," "failure to obey a traffic device," and on

He paid

Mr. Cullings' brother, Kenneth E. Cullings, was

cited during the period from November, 1967, to

He paid fines totalling $93 for these charges.

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Honorable Louis Stokes

NOTE: Day recently employed as investigator, Select Committee

on Assassinations, United States House of Representatives,

Washington, D. C.

Employed 1954 to 1977, as police officer •

with Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, D. C. Day has

one

credit account in collection status.

One assault charge,

which was dismissed, located for day.

Four arrests located for

son, Lawrence, on charges including murder, Lobbery while armed,

and assault with a deadly weapon (gun).

Two cases still pending

and $25,000 surety bond set.

son, Lawrence, currently incarcerated

D. C. jail. Investigation otherwise favorable and complete.

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Clarence Joseph. Day

Close Relatives

to his wife and children, mentioned previously, Mr. Day has

the following living close. relatives:

Son

Lawrence Thomas Day

Washington, D. C.

Daughter

Francine Victor Matthews

Laurel, Maryland

Brother

Lawrence Dumbar Day

Alexandria, Virginia

Brother

Quentin French Day

Washington, D. C.

Brother

Fredinand Taylor Day

Alexandria, Virginia

Brother

George William Day

Silver Spring, Maryland

Sister

Mary Victorine Stokes

Alexandria, Virginia

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mr. Day'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. Day, except the following:

Records of the Credit Bureau, Incorporated,

Washington, D. C., indicate Mr. Day has a

delinquent

credit

account with the Hecht

Company, Incorporated, Washington, D. C.

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Clarence Joseph Day

A representative of the Hecht Company,

Incorporated, Washington, D. C., advised

Mr. Day's account was opened in

1968, and

his high credit amount was $656.

He

said

Mr. Day has failed to make payments for

the past four months and is delinquent in

the amount of $166.

He further stated

the account's balance as of June, 1977,

Is $455.25, and the account is currently

in collection status.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no

record concerning Mr. Day or his close relatives, except

the following:

Records of the Metropolitan Police Depart-

ment, Washington, D. C., indicate Mr. Day

was suspended without pay on June 23, 1954,

when his wife filed a complaint charging

him with assault.

The charges were dismissed,

and Mr. Day was reinstated. No further action

was taken.

These records also indicate Mr. Day's son,

Lawrence Thomas Day, was arrested on July

16,

1975, on a charge of fugitive from justice.

No additional information is contained in

the records concerning this arrest.

These

records indicate further

that Mr. Day's son

was arrested on September 21, 1976, on

charges of assault with intent to kill and

assault with intent while armed. On

September 22, 1976, these charges were

no papered and nolle prosequi, respectively.

He was also arrested on November 4, 1976,

on charges including burglary, robbery while

armed,

and assault with a deadly weapon

(knife). These charges are still pending.

He was

arrested again on December 17, 1976,

on charges including murder, robbery while

armed, and assault with a deadly weapon (gun).

These charges are still pending. A $25,000

surety bond has been set for the December 17,

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Clarence Joseph Day

1976, charges, and Lawrence Thomas Day 1s

currently incarcerated in the District of

Columbia jail, Washington, D. C.

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. Day:

Bureau of Personnel Investigations, Civil

Service Commission; Defense Central Index

of Investigations; Office of security,

Interstate Commerce Commission; and the

Office of Personnel

security, United states

Postal Service.

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain no additional pertinent

information concerning Mr. Day.

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Mx.

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September 30, 1977

BX LIAISON

Honorable Louis States

Chaarnan

Select Comittee on Assasstentions

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear Me: Chairnan:

In accordance with a request received from you on

Septenber I, 2077, an investigation has been conducted

concerning leo Lawrence Josenh Delsa, 72. Transmitted.

herewith are two copies of a sumary nenozandun containing

the results of this investigation.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence 1. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

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NOTE:

Mr. Delsa has been employed by the New Orleans, Loutstana,

Police Department since August, 1964, initially as a patrolman

and eventually as a detective.

Since August, 1977, he has served

as an investigator for the Select Comnittee on Assassinations.

Mr. Delsa and other members of the New Orleans Police Department

vere subjects of six Civil Rights investigations by the Bureau.

These matters were presented to the United States Attorney, who

advised they lacked prosecutive merit. He received a forty-five

day suspension in September, 1970, for drinklag on duty. Investi

gation otherwise favorable and complete.

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Lawrence Joseph Delsa, Jr.

Close Relatives

deceased.

Ir • Delsa's father, Lawrence J. Delsa, Sr., 1s

In

addition to his wife and

children, mentioned

previously, Mr. Delsa has the following living close

relatives:

Mother

/ Jennie Daley Delsa

New Orleans, Louisiana

Sister

Dorothy Delsa Barkmeyer

New Orleans, Loulsiana

Sister

Janet Delsa Wood

Santa Ana, California

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mr. Delsa's close relatives advised they

are reputable individuals.

Based on the background information furnished by

Mr. Delsa 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. Delsa.

Information has been received from appropriate law

enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no record

concerning Mr. Delsa or his close relatives.

Miscellaneous

The records of the FBI indicate that from December,

1970, to June, 1976, Mr. Delsa and other members of the

New Orleans, Police

Department were the subjects of six Civil

Rights investigations by the FBI involving allegations of

police brutality. Five of these investigations concerned

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Lawrence Joseph Delsa, Jr.

allegations that the victims were mistreated at the time

of their arrests or while being interviewed.

The other

Investigation concerned an allegation that Mr. Delsa and

two other white police officers stopped their vehicle for

no apparent reason and physically beat two of the three

Negroes riding in the vehicle.

The results of the investigations conducted in

the aforementioned matters were subsequently presented to

the Office of the United States Attorney, Eastern District

of Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, for the views of that

office as to

the merits of these cases.

In all of these

cases', the United States Attorney's Office advised they lacked

prosecutive merit and no further investigation was warranted.

The records

of the New Orleans, Louisiana, Police

Department reveal Mr. Delsa was disciplined on September 27,

1970, by this department, for "drinking on duty" and was

suspended for forty-five days for this incident.

Agency Checks

Information has been received from the Bureau of

Personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission, and the

Defense Central Index of

Investigations indicating

their

files contain no record concerning Mr. Delsa.

The central files of the FBI, including the files of

the Identification Division, contain no additional pertinent

information concerning Mr. Delsa.

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1

1

Mr.

Mr.

Mr:

NT.

Monahan

Hurst

Peelman

Daly

Spangler

Smith

Septenber 27, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chaizuan

Select Committee

on Assassinations

United States House of Representetives

Washington, D. C.

Dear ME. Chairsan:

In accordance with a request received fron you

on

August 24, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Mies Mariorse Ann Eagle; Transmitted herewith

axe twe copies of a sumary memorandum containing the

results of this investigation.

An applicant-type investigation was conductod

concerning Miss Eagle in 1948.

The results of that

investigation as well as the results of the current

Investigation are included in the enclosed sumary

The Department of State bas advised that a check

of its files concerning kias Ragle has not been completed.

When the results of this check and

additional interviews

have been received, you will be advised.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

Note: Miss Eagle is currently a secretary for the House

Select Committee on Assassinations. Investigation generally

favorable except one former supervisor stated she had excessive

absences. One agency check and interviews outstanding:

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Marjorie Ann Eagle

September, 1963, to

December,

1963

January,

1964,

September, 1966

to

October, 1966,

to

May, 1972

May, 197%,

July, 1972

to

August, 1972, to

September, 1972

October, 1972,

September, 1975

to

Miss Eagle has indicated that

she was unemployed upon her

return to the United

States,

due to an allergy and resided

in Alexandria, Virginia.

Potomac Temporaries, Incor-

porated, Arlington, Virginia,

as a

secretary on a part-time

basis.

Records concerning

this employment are not

available and it was not

verified.

Self-employed, Alexandria,

Virginia, operating her owr

secretarial service specializing

in mass mailings

United Way of America,

Alexandria, Virginia,

as

an

administrative assistant

Miss Eagle has indicated she

was unemployed and residing in

Alexandria, Virginia

Federal Deposit Insurance

Corporation, Washington, D. C.,

as a secretary

October, 1975, to

December, 1976

Select Committee on Aging,

United States House of

Representatives, Washington,

D. C., as a secretary

An individual who has requested confidentiality

and who was in a position to observe Miss Eagle on

professional basis while she was employed with the Select

Committee on Aging advised there was an excessive number

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• Marjorie Ann Eagle

of absences in which Miss Eagle told him she "just did not

want to come to work" and apparently was not really sick.

This individual stated Miss Eagle's work was good, but

since there were few deadlines that Miss Eagle had to meet

with the Select Committee on Aging, it was difficult to

determine what production level she

was capable of producing.

This individual described her as being a loyal American

whose character, reputation and associates are good.

This

individual would recommend Miss Eagle for a position with

the United States Government if the prospective supervisor

was aware of this situation, but this individual himself

would not hire her.

December, 1976, to

May, 1977

June, 1977, to

the present

Miss Eagle has advised that

during this time period she

was unemployed and residing

in Alexandria, Virginia.

Select Committee on Assassina-

tions, United States House of

Representatives, Washington,

D. C., as a secretary

Marital Status

Miss Eagle is unmarried and resides at 301

North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, Virginia.

Interviews

During the 1948 investigation concerning Miss Eagle,

an individual who requested confidentiality and who said

he worked with Miss Eagle at the Department of State, Paris,

France, stated that her

moral reputation there was not

good and that she had had an affair, followed by a

pregnancy and abortion. This individual would not be

more specific but indicated that this one affair was not

the sole instance which caused him to state that her

reputation was poor.

very abrupt and often discourteous and lacked the mechani-

cal skills of her grade.

This individual classed her as

a mediocre employee.

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Honorable Louis §tokes

NOTE:

Eccles recently employed as investigator, Select Committee

on Assassinations, United States House of Representatives,

Washington, D. C.

Iwo arrests located for sister, Amanda Wharton,

and one arrest located for sister, Bobed Murray.

One traffic cita-

tion each located for brothers, Dallas and Willie.. Investigation

otherwise favorable. One agency check outstanding.

2

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Franklin Leroy Eccles

Brother

George Edward Eccles

Norfolk, Virginia

Sister

Martha Savannah Mock

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Brother

Willie Smith Eccles

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Brother

Willis Wharton Eccles

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Brother

Dallas Cranwood Eccles

Clemmons, North Carolina

Sister

Bobed Murray

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Brother

David Lybrooks Eccles

Columbia, Maryland

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mr. Eccles' close relatives advised they

are reputable individuals.

Credit and Arrest Checks

Information has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contair

either no record or no additional pertinent informatior

concerning Mr. Eccles.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Mr. Eccles or his close relatives,

except the following:

Records of the Police Department, Winston-

Salem, North Carolina, indicate Mr. Eccles'

sister, Amanda Wharton, was arrested on

October 19, 1953, on a

charge of violation

of the automobile laws, and paid a fine,

the amount of which is

not contained in

the records.

She was also arrested on

November 14,

1969, on a charge of assault,

that is, striking another person, and this

charge was dismissed.

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Franklin LeRoy Eccles

These records also indicate Mr. Eccles'.

sister, Bobed Murray, was

arrested on

January 1, 1977, on a charge of simple

assault and battery, that is, striking

another person, and

this charge was

voluntarily dismissed.

Records of the forsyth County District

indreate nst needle™ rotte C bollas,

brother, Dallas

Cranwood Eccles, was cited on January 16,

1964, for defective equipment and slick

tires,

which

in the records.

These records

also indicate Mr. Eccles'

prother, willie Smith Eccles.

was cited

on rebruary 17, 1972 for failure to

follow directional markers, and paid a

ine, the amount of which is not con-

tained in the records.

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. Eccles:

jureau of Personnel Investigations, Civil

Service Commission; Central Intelligence

Agency; Defense Central Index of Investi-

gations; and the Defense Investigative

Service.

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain no additional per-

tinent information concerning

Mr. Eccles.

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Michael Ewing

Information has been received from appropriate law

enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no record

concerning Mr. Ewing or his close relatives, except the

following:

Records of the Metropolitan Police

Department, Washington, D. C.,

disclose that Mr. Ewing was arrested

on October 26, 1971, on the charge of

disorderly conduct (sitting in a

roadway with a crowd blocking traffic)

and forfeited a $25 bond.

Agency Checks

Information has been received from the Bureau of

Personnel Investigations,

Civil Service Commission, indicating

its files contain no record concerning Mr. Ewing.

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain no additional

pertinent information concerning Mr. Ewing.

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Gaeton Joseph Fonzi

associates are above reproach.

articulate, intelligent, dedicated, responsible, and

hardworking.

It was stated he is a

very thorough and

dedicated investigative reporter and journalist.

They

highly recommended him for

position of trust and

responsibility.

Close Relatives

are, deceased.

Mr. Fonzi's parents, Gaetano and Leonore Fonzi,

mr. fonzi has no living close relatives,

other than his wife and children, mentioned previously.

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mr. Fonzi's wife and children 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. Fonzi.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Mr. Fonzi or his close relatives,

except the following:

The files of the Miami Beach, Florida,

• .

vending machine."

The disposition is

recorded

as

"turned over to juvenile

court."

Security Clearance

Mr. Fonzi was granted a secret clearance on

May 14, 1965,

by the Department of the Army. This

clearance was terminated

on April 30, 1972.

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ASCA

Brestined

Monahan

Mr .

Peelnan

MT -

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December. 6, 1977

BY LIAISON

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8588

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairman

Select Comittee en Assassinations

United States House of Representatives:

Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr: Chairman:

Reference is

made to my letters dated July 26, 1977

August 8, 1977, and Septenber 13, 1977, which furnished

the results of

investigation concerning Mr. Bonovan Lamar Gay.

Transmitted herewith are two copies of a summary somorandum

containing

the resalte of additional investigation conducted

In this matter:

This conpletes the investigation in this natter.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence N. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (10)

NOTE: Chairman of above committee and CIA requested it be

ascertained if Mr. Gay still has outstanding indebtness to

Walker's, Incorporated; District of Columbia Government; and

in connection with a $290 student loan.

Investigation disclosed

previously reported debts still outstanding and that Mir. Gay

also owes District of Columbia Government additional taxes

totaling $748.25 not previously, reported. Investigation complete.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 30535

December 6, 1977

DONOVAN LAMAR GAY

The information in this summary memorandum

supplements the information contained in summary memoranda

dated July 26, 1977, August 8, 1977, and September 13, 1977.

Indebtedness

On pages 3 and 4 of the summary memorandum dated

July 26, 1977, it was indicated Mr. Gay owed $516.50 to

Walker's; Incorporated, Dayton, Ohio.

Carol Jackson, Credit Manager, Walker's Incorporated,

Dayton, Ohio

advised that sometime during the end of

October, 1971, Mr. Gay telephonically contacted Walker's and

requested the balance due on his account.

She said Mr. Gay

was informed the balance due

was $516.50

and that Mr. Gay

advised he would send Walker's a check to clear up this

indebtedness.

She said that as of the close of business on

November 22, 1977, no check has beeu received from Mr. Gay.

On page 7 of the summary memorandum dated July 26,

1977, it was indicated Mr. Gay has as outstanding debt of

$226.20 from an original debt of $290 and

that this debt is

based on a student loan granted to Mr. Gay while he was a

student at the University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio.

Mrs. Nancy Graft, Credit Manager,

Bursar's Office,

University of Dayton, advised her records indicate Mr. Gay

owes $226.20 from an

original debt of $290 on a National

Direct Student Loan Number 0168004643-A. She said this loan

is held by the American National Bank and Trust Company,

Chicago, Illinois.

She said this debt was assigned

for

collection to the Financial Collection Association, location

unknown, on an unspecified date.

Mary Jane Egan, Administrative Assistant, American

National Bank and Irust Company, Chicago, Illinois, advised

this bank administers

• the National Direct Student Loan Program

for the University of Dayton.

She said it is the university

and not this bank which makes the loans to the students.

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She said National Direct Student Loan Number 0168004643-A is

a loan the University of Dayton made to Mr. Gay.

She said

the bank is not legally permitted to furnish any information

concerning Mr. Gay's loan; however, information furnished by

the Univeristy of Dayton concerning Mr. Gay's loan would

be correct.

Robert

Jordon, Collection Agent, Financial Collection

Agencies, Cincinnati, Ohio, advised that in July, 1974, his

firm was

assigned Mr. Gay's delinquent National

Loan for collection.

He said this indebtedness is currently

$350.90.

consistent of the original loan of $290 plus accrued

interest of $60.90.

He said that when his firm received this

delinquent loan in July, 1974, contact was made with Mr. Gay's

nother in Dayton, Ohio.

He said Mr. Gay's mother advised his

¡irm she had no idea of Mi. Gay's whereabouts.

Mr. Jordon

said that following this conversation, his firm sent a notice

of delinquency to Mr. Gay at the hone of his mother.

this mail was

subsequently returned by the United States Postal

Service marked "addressee unknown," He said no further efforts

were made to collect this loan.

The day following the aforementioned interview,

Mr. Jordon contacted the FBI to report that following his

interview, he had telephonically contacted Mr. Gay's mother

in Dayton, Ohio, on the morning of November 22, 1977, to obtain

Mr. Gay's address.

He said Mr. Gay's mother refused to disclose

Mr. Gay's current

whereabouts and disclaimed any indebtedness

by Mr. Gay.

He said that later in this day, he was

telephonically contacted by an individual identifying himself

as Mr. Gay's brother, Ted, and then by an individual identifying

He said that both of these individuals

concerning Mr. Gay's indebtedness.

He said the individual

identifying himself as Mr. Gay acknowledged his indebtedness

and refused to pay this loan noting to Mr. Jordon that it

vould cost the firm more than 8350 to collect this delinauent

loan •

Mr. Jordon said his firm is now prepared to

• sue Mr. Gay

and/or Mr. Gay's father, who is the co-signer for this

delinquent loan.

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Donovan Lamar Gay

On page 2 of the summary memorandum dated

September 13, 1977, it was indicated that the records of the

Office of the Recorder of Deeds, District of Columbia Govern-

ment, Washington, D. Cog

contain a Certificate of Delinquent

Taxes, dated June 28, 1972, which indicates Jeans and Things,

Incorporated, and its President, Mr. Gay, owe $815,82 in

sales taxes,

penalties, and interest for

the period from

December, 1971, to March, 1972, and that the records also

contain a second Certificate of Delinquent Taxes dated

June

20, 1972, which indicates Jeans and Things,

Incorporated,

owes $170.34 in personal property taxes.

On November 28, 1977, the records of this office

were rechecked.

The records indicate both of these items

are still delinquent and it was noted that the second

certificate is dated June 28, 1972, and not June 20, 1972.

Copies of these certificates

are enclosed.

A recheck of the records of this office disclosed

they contain a third Certificate of Delinquent Taxes dated

May 23, 1975, which indicates Jeans and Things, Incorporated,

and its President, Mr. Gay, owe $644.24 in sales and

withholding taxes, penalties, and interest for the period

from October, 1971, to March, 1972.

These records also contair

a fourth Certificate of Delinquent Taxes dated May 23, 1975,

which indicates Jeans and Things,

Incorporated, owes corporation

taxes of $104.01 for, December, 1971, and December, 1972. Copies

of these certificates are enclosed.

It is noted that the certificates list the defendants

as "Jeans N Things,

Incorporated, 214 7th Street, Southeast,

Washington, D. C.,

20003" and the President of this firm as

"Donovan I, Gray."

On August 31, 1977, Mr. Gay telephonically advised

he was the owner of Jeans and Things, Incorporated, 214 7th

Street,

Southeast, Washington, D. C., from March, 1971, to

May, 1972. He said that originally

his brother,

Theodis Reginald Gay, and two other individuals

were his

partners in this firm; however, they had subsequently resigned

their positions leaving him as the sole owner.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

September 13, 1977

DONOVAN LAMAR GAY

The information in this summary memorandum

supplements the information contained in

summary memoranda

dated July 26, 1977, and August 8, 1977.

Miscellaneous

The records of the Tax Division, Superior Court

on June 13, 1972, the Corporation Counsel for the District of

Columbia Government filed a four-count information charging

Mr. Gay with failure to file and pay the District of Columbia

sales tax for his business, Jeans and Things, Incorporated,

for the period from December, 1971, to March, 1972. The

records indicate Mr. Gay pled

guilty to one count of

the

four"

count information on June 27, 1972, for which he paid a fine

of $100.

The other three counts of this information were

nol-prossed.

These records also indicate that on June 13, 1972,

the Corporation Counsel for the District of Columbia Government

filed a four count information charging Jeans and Things,

Incorporated, by and through its President, Mr. Gay, with failure

to

file and pay the District of Columbia sales tax for the period

from December, 1971, to March, 1972.

The records indicate

Mr. Gay pled guilty

to

one count of the four-count indictment

on

June 27, 1972,

for which he was fined $100, execution of

which was suspended contingent upon Mr. Gay's fulfilling pro-

bation of one year with the condition Mr. Gay file and pay all

future taxes in a timely manner,

and that he set up a payment

schedule for payment of the delinquent taxes owed by his firm.

The records contain no additional pertinent information con-

cerning this matter.

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Donovan Lamar Gay

The records of the Office of the Recorder of

Deeds, District of Columbia Government, Washington, D. C.,

contain a Certificate of Delinquent Taxes dated June 28,

1972, which indicates Jeans and

Things, Incorporated, and

its

President, Mr. Gay, owe 5815.82 in

sales taxes,

penalties, and interest for the period from December, 1971,

to March,

1972. The records also contain a second Certifi-

which indicates

property taxes.

These records indicate the aforementioned taxes.

are still outstanding and contain no additional

pertinent

information concerning this matter.

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Honorable Louis Stokes

NOTE:

Reverend George Barrett, former Vice President,

University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, is reluctant to recommend

Mr. Gay because Mr. Gay abused his expense account as Director

of Bläck Studies; and the university had to withhold Mr. Gay's

wages in order to satisfy a delinquent account of Mr. Gay's.

MI. Gay reportealy was fined $100 in July, 1972, for

failure

to pay Washington, D. C., sales tax.

Review of appropriate

court records concerning this fine is still outstanding.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

August 8, 1977

DONOVAN LAMAR GAY

The information in this summary memorandum

supplements the information

contained in a summary memo-

randum dated July 26, 1977.

Interview

Reverend George Barrett, President, Bergamo

Center, and former Vice President, University of Dayton,

Dayton, Ohio, advised he was acquainted with Mr. Gay

while Mr. Gay was a student at the University of Dayton

and Director of Black Studies.

He described Mr. Gay as

a "smooth operator" who was chosen by black students at

this university as leader of the Black Action Through

Unity, a student organization.

He said that when the

university started a black studies program, Mr. Gay was

selected by the black students to be Director, and

Mr. Gay's selection was subsequently approved

by the

university's Presidential Committee. He said he did not

approve of Mr. Gay's selection because he did not believe

Mr. Gay had the necessary background, experience, or

education for this position; however, the committee

overruled him.

He said he also disagreed with the committee's

decision to pay Mr. Gay a high salary and provide him with

a good expense account.

Father Barrett said MT. Gay set up a black

rector, however, he said Mr. Cay abused his expense

irector: however,

account by trying

to charge Dayton motel and eating

expenses to the university. He said he refused to approve

these personal expenditures of Mr. Gay's.

He noted it was

necessary for the University of Dayton to withhold Mr. Gay's

wages as Director of Black Studies in order to satisfy a

delinquent account of Mr. Gay's resulting from a short-

term tuition loan granted to Mr. Gay by the university.

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He said

he would not question Mr. Gay's loyalty or asso-

ciates;

however, he would rather not comment concerning

Mr. Gay's character or reputation.

He said that based

upon the aforementioned facts, he

would not rehire Mr. Gay

and is reluctant to

recommend

Mr. Gay for a position of

trust and confidence.

Agency Check

The records of the Veterans Administration indicate

Mr. Gay was discharged from the United States Marine Corps

on April 11, 1969, after a United States Navy medical review

board recommended his discharge because of an "aberrant

pancreas, stomach (not aggravated by service), and a

duodenal ulcer, healed (line of duty, not misconduct)."

On May 20, 1970, the Veterans Administration rated Mr. Gay's

disability as thirty percent and made this disability

retroactive to April 12, 1969.

The records indicate this

to "remission of symptoms,"

rate of

disability.

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• Honorable Louis Stokes

NOTE:

Mr. Gay is employed as Research Director by the

Select Committee on Assassinations, United States House of

Representatives, Washington, D. C.

A former employer would

not recommend Mr. day because he still owes his

firm

$516.50 from when he was a salesman in the 1960's. Two

individual associates with the University of Dayton, would .

not recommend Mi. Gay because of his performance while he

was director of Black Studies

sou to for the ents

for the university. One agency

check and additional inquiries outstanding.

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• Donovan Lamar Gay

until November 12, 1967, when he was honorably discharged as

a private in order to enlist in the United States Marine Corps.

He enlisted in and served on active duty with the United States

Marine Corps Iron November 13, 1967, to April 11, 1969, when

he was honorably discharged as a lance corporal by reason of

a physical disability which existed prior to service due to

"aberrant pancreas, stomach, symptomatic." His service record

is clear.

Employment

Jung, 1963, to

May, 1964, to

July, 1964;

January, 1965, to

August, 1965;

February, 1967, to

narch, 1967;

june,

Alber's Supermarket, Dayton,

Ohio, as a clerk and cashier on

a part-time and full-time basis

Delco Products, Incorporated,

Dayton, Ohio, as a production

worker on a part-time and full-

time basis

August, 1969, to

September, 1969

Christmas Season

of 1964; and

Apr11, 1965, to

June, 1965

June, 1965, to

September, 1965

October, 1965, to

November, 1967

January, 1970, to

october, 1970

Metropolitan Clothing, Dayton,

Ohio, as a salesman on a part-

time and full-time basis

Rike's Department Store, Dayton,

Ohio, as a salesman

Walker's, Incorporated, Dayton,

Ohio, as

a salesman on a part-

time

and full-time basis

University of Dayton, Dayton,

Ohio, initially as Director of

Black Studies and eventually as

Coordinator of Black Studies

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March, 1971, to

May, 1972

January, 1973, to

September, 1973

October, 1973, to

January, 1976

October, 1976, to

the present

Jeans and Things, Incorporated,

Washington, D. C., as proprietor.

This employment could not be veri-

fied through records; however,

one individual was interviewed

who recalls his having been so

employed.

Capitol Hill Art and Frame Company,

Washington, D. C., as a framer

Library of Congress, Washington,

D. C., as an analyst.

Congressional Black Caucus,

United States House of Representa-

tives, Washington, D. C., as

Research Director

Select Committee on Assassinations,

United States House of Representa-

tives, Washington, D. C., as

Chief

Researcher

Marital Status

Chambers.

D. C.

Interviews

Mr. Gay is married to the former Ann Roberta

They reside at 321 F Street, Northeast, Washington,

time basis, except during the summer months when he was

employed on a full-time basis. He said that as a salesman,

Mr. Gay was honest, dependable, trustworthy, and

always made

a neat appearance.

le said Mr. Gay was punctual, courteous

to customers, and

he was a good salesman. He noted that he

had extended

Mr. Gay approximately $800 in credit in order

to purchase clothing while Mr. Gay was employed as a salesman.

and that Mr.' Gay still owes this firm $516.50. He said

that neither he nor the firm has heard from Mr. Gay in many

years concerning this outstanding debt. He said that based

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upon Mr. Gay's indebtedness to the firm, he could not

favorably comment on Mr. Gay's character and reputation,

and he would not recommend Mr. Gay for a position of trust

and responsibility.

Robert E. Donovan, Director, Metro Center, and

lormer Registrar, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, advise

le was acquainted with Mr. Gay while Mr. Gay was a student

at this university and Director of Black Studies. He said

Mr. Gay "conned" himself into the position of Director of

Black Studies by falsely claiming he had a degree from a

university in California. He said he does not consider

Mr. Gay to be honest or

• trustworthy because while Mr. Gay

was Director of Black Studies at this university, Mr. Gay

reportedly used an excessive amount of university funds in

his capacity as Director of Black Studies for personal

travel

throughout the United States.

He said Reverend George

Barrett, former Vice President of this university, would be

in a better position to furnish additional information

concerning this matter.

Mr. Donovan said he recalls receiving a telephone

call in approximately 1971 from the Registrar of the

University of Michigan who was inquiring concerning Mr. Gay.

He

said the Registrar, whose name he does not recall,

indicated Mr. Gay was

the University of Michigan, and Mr. Gay claimed he was a

graduate from the University of Dayton. He said he checked

the university's records and verified Mr. Gay had not

graduated and furnished this information to this individual.

He said that based upon the aforementioned facts, he would

not recommend Mr. Gay for a position of trust and responsi-

bility.

An individual who has requested confidentiality and

is employed in a responsible position by the University of

Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, advised he was acquainted with Mr. Gay

while Mr. Gay was a student and Director of Black Studies

at this university. He described Mr. Gay as an energetic,

forceful, and determined young black man, who took advantage

of the turmoil on campuses among blacks in the late 1960's.

He explained when Mr. Gay was being considered for the

position of Director of Black Studies, Mr. Gay claimed he

had a degree from a university in California and was a

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senior of the University of Dayton, when he was actually a

sophomore.

He said Mr. Gay reportedly spent excessive

amounts of university funds for personal travel in his

capacity as Director of Black Studies.

He said Mr. Gay

also sued the University of Dayton for defamation of

character approximately five years

ago, and this case was

subsequently "thrown out of court."

Details concerning

this suit are set forth hereinafter.

This individual said the Reverend George Barrett,

former Vice President of the University of Dayton, would be

more

familiar with Mr. Gay's activities. He said

he has no

reason to question Mr. Gay's loyalty; however, he does not

consider Mr. Gay to be totally honest and trustworthy because

of the aforementioned facts and would not recommend Mr. Gay

for a position of trust and responsibility.

Bery, Bridges, Administrative Assistant, Congres-

Sional Black Caucus, United States House of Representatives,

Washington, D. C., advised she has been acquainted with

Mr. Gay socially and professionally for approximately five

years. She described Mr. Gay as an honest, intelligent,

and capable individual who has the ability to get along well

with others.

She said Mr. Gay is a loyal American of excel-

lent character, associates, and reputation. She highly

recommended Mr. Gay for a position of trust and responsibility.

Jlysses ". Boykin Ill, Attorney, Detroit, Michigan,

advised he has been

acquainted

with Mr. Gay since they were

schoolmates in elementary school in South Carolina. He

described Mr. Gay as a mature, polite, intelligent, conscien-

tious, and hardworking individual. He commented favorably

concerning Mr. Gay's Character, associates, reputation,

and loyalty.

He highly recommended Mr. Gay for a position

of trust and responsibility.

Twenty-six additional persons, consisting of current

nd former supervisors and co-workers, present and former neigh-

ors, references, associates, and social acquaintances ol

American whose character, reputation, and associates are above

counted on to complete his assignments in a capable manner.

They highly recommended him for a position of trust and

responsibility.

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Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Mr. Gay or his close relatives, except

the following:

Records of the Dayton, Ohio, Police

Department indicate Mr. Gay was

cited on four occasions from April 26,

1967, to November 2, 1970, for traffic

violations such as

"speeding" and

"driving through marked lane," for

which he paid fines totaling

$55 on

subsequent dates.

Records of the Department of Motor

Vehicles, District of Columbia

Government, Washington, D. C.,

Indicate Mr. Gay was cited for

"'speeding"

which he paid an unspecified fine

on a subsequent date.

Security Clearance

Mr. Gay was granted a secret clearance on

February 21, 1975, by the Library of Congress.

This clearance

is no longer active.

Indebtedness

The records of the University of Dayton, Dayton,

Ohio, indicate Mr. Gay has an outstanding debt of $226.20

from an original debt of $290.

This debt is based on a

student loan granted to Mr. Gay while he was

a student at

this university.

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Miscellaneous

The records of the Montgomery County Clerk's

Office, Dayton, Ohio, indicate that on January 19, 1972,

vonovan Lamar Gay, plaintiff. filed a complaint against

the

University of Dayton,

defendant.

The complaint charged

that the University of Dayton had witheld Mr. Gay's

pay without justification and that this action had caused

Mr. Gay to accumulate debts.

The complaint also charged

this action had caused Mr. Gay to relocate his home to another

area of Montgomery County in order to prevent further damage to

his mental and physical health.

The records contain a letter dated July 9, 1970,

from the University of Dayton to Mr. Gay indicating Mr. Gay

had a delinquent account with this university in the amount of

$1,674.88 resulting from a short-term tuition loan the

university had granted Mr. Cay until he received his educational

benefits from the Veterans Administration.

The letter

indicates Mr. Gay had received his educational benefits

from the Veterans Administration and had not reimbursed the

university.

The complaint was dismissed on July 10, 1973,

"at cost" to Mr. Gay.

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. Gay:

Bureau of Personnel Investigations,

Civil Service Commission, Central

Intelligence Agency; Defense Central

Index of Investigations; and the

Defense Industrial Security Clearance

Office, Columbus, Ohio.

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December 8, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairman

8988

Select Committee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Chairman:

Reference is made to my letter dated September 30,

1977, which furnished you results of investigation concerning

Mr. Dominick Kevin Giangrasso, no longer employed by your

connittee.

The enclosed summary memorandun is being fur-

-nished for the purpose of completing your files

With regard to the criminal investigation referred

to on pages six and seven of the enclosed surinary memorandum,

wherein Mr. Glangrasso is mentioned, and of which you were

previously advised, no disposition has been effected and the

criminal investigation is still pending.

As Mr. Glangrasso is no longer employed by your

conmittee this matter 1s

matter.

not being folloved as an applicant

Sincerely yours!

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosure

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Honorable Louis Stokes

NOTE: Giangrasso was fired by House Assassinations. Committee

based on information furnished in our previous communication

to the committee reporting unsubstantiated allegations by two

individuals that he offered to provide the identity of an

informant in an arson case to one of the subjects for a price.

Baltimore AUSA will not render prosecutive opinion until other

aspects of FBI ITAR investigation have been resolved.

EnClOSed

summary furnished at request of Staff Director of committee and

for purpose of completing their files.

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Close Relatives

In addition to his wife, mentioned previously,

Mr. Giangrasso has the following close relatives, all of

whom reside in Baltimore, Maryland:

Father

Dominick Anthony Giangrasso

Mother

Dorothy Inez Matthews Giangrasso

Stepsister

Stepsister

Mary Agnes Ahl Frank

Dorothy Francis Gutowski Santucci

Based on the background information furnished by

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

relatives residing in Iron Curtain countries.

persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mr. Giangrasso'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. Giangrasso.

Intormation has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no

record concerning Mr. Giangrasso or his close relatives,

except the following:

Records of the Baltimore City Police

Department, Baltimore, Maryland,

disclose Mr. Giangrasso was arrested

on April 26, 1961, for larceny of one

hubcap valued at $10. This charge was

dismissed.

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Miscellaneous

The central files of the FBI disclose the FBI

is presently conducting an Interstate Transportation in

Aid of Racketeering investigation concerning a December,

1976, arson of a clothing warehouse owned by S. Hiken

Formal Rentals, Baltimore, Maryland, and other arson matters.

During the course of this criminal investigation,

information has

been developed concerning Mr. Giangrasso who

was then employed as a detective with the Baltimore, Maryland,

Police Department.

It has been alleged by two

individuals who have

requested confidentiality that around Memorial Day, 1977,

Mr. Giangrasso, while employed as a detective with

Baltimore Police Department, approached a long-time friend,

Stanley Hiken, proprietor of S. Hiken Formal Rentals.

Mr. Giangrasso reportedly advised Stanley Hiken he was being

investigated and that Federal and/or state charges would

possibly be issued against him concerning the arson of his

clothing warehouse.

It was further alleged by these individuals

Mr. Giangrasso advised Stanley Hiken he was willing to

furnish him the name of the individual who was furnishing

law enforcement agencies with the facts concerning this

arson for a price, amount not stated.

Stanley Hiken

declined to accept Mr. Giangrasso's offer because he felt

he was possibly being set up for law enforcement purposes

by Mr. Giangrasso.

The Baltimore City Police Department discontinued

an internal investigation of Mr. Giangrasso concerning his

involvement in aforementioned arson matter when he resigned

to accept employment with the

Select Committee on Assassina-

tions, United States House of Representatives.

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Daniel F. Goldstein, Assistant United states

Attorney, District of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, advisec

he is unable to render a prosecutive opinion concerning

Mr. Giangrasso at this time inasmuch as the matter is still

at thee time in

being investigated.

He said he will consider prosecuting

Mr. Giangrasso for obstruction of justice should the facts

developed in this matter warrant such charges.

Agency Checks

Information has been received from the Bureau

of Personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission,

indicating its files contain

no record concerning

Mr. Giangrasso.

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain no additional perti-

nent information concerning Mr. Giangrasso.

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DX LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chalrman

Select Conmittee on Assassinations

United Stetes

House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr, Chairman:

In accordance with a request received from you on

September 8, 1977, an applicant type investigation is currently

being conducted concerning it. Dominick Revin Gianarasso,

In response to the September 29, 1977, request of

G. Robert Blakey, Staff Director, Select Committee on Assass

inations, United

States House of

Representatives, concerning

the present status of this investigation, the following

inforna-

tion

'is set forth:

LU.

The FBI le presently conducting an Interstate

Transportation in Aid of Recketeering investigation concerning

a Decembex, 1976, arson of a clothing warehouse owned by 3. Hiken

Formal Rentals, Baltinore, Naryland, and other arson matters.

During the course of this criminal investigation,

information has been developed concerning MI. Glangrasso who

was

then employed as a detective with the Baltimore, Mazyland,

Police Department.

It has been alleged by two individuals who have

requested confidentiality that around Memorial Day, 1977,

Mr. Clangrasso, while enployod as a detective with

the Baltinore

Police Department, approached a long-time friend, Stanley Hlken,

proprietor of S. Hiken Formal Rentals.

MI. Glangrasso reportedly

advised Stanley Hiken he was being investigated and that Federal

and or State charges would possibly be issued against him con

cerning the arson of his clothing warehouse.

*Edmund White, Baltimore Police Officer, and his wife, Theresa

White,-an employee of S. Hiken Formal Rentals, Baltimore, Maryland.

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BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairman

Select Committee on Assassinations

United States House Of Representatives

washington, D. C.

Deax Mr. Chairman:

In

accordance with a reguest received from you on

Septenber 8, 1977, an applicant-type investigation is currently

being conducted

concerning Mr. Dominick Kavin Gianarasso.

In response to the Septerber 29, 1977, request of

G. Robert Blakely, Staff Director, Select

Connittee on Assasg

inations, United States Rouse of Representatives, concerning

the present status of this investigation, the following informa-

tion is set forth:

The FBI

is presently conducting an Interstate

Transportation in Aid of Racketeering investigation concerning:

& December, 1976, arson of a clothing warehouse oined by S. Hiken

Fornal Rentalo, Baltinore, Maryland, and other arson matters.

During the course of this criminal investigation,

information has been developed concerning Mr. Giangrasse who

was then employed as a detective with the Baltimore, Maryland,

Police Department.

It has been alleged by tro individuals tho have

requested

confidentiality that around Remorial Day, 1977,

Mr. Giangrasso, while employed as a detective with the Baltimore

Police Department, approached a long-time friend, Stanley Hiken,

proprietor of 8. Hiken Formal Rentals;

Mr. Ciangrasso reportedly

advised Stanley Hiken he was being investigated and that Federal

and or State charges would possibly be issued agalast hin con-

cerning the arson of his clothing warehouse.

and his wife,

*new tea te pee cents altimore, estyland.

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It was further alleged by these individuals

Mr. Glangrasso advised Stanley Hiken ho vas willing to furnish.

him the name of the ladividual who was furnishing law enforce

nent agencies with the facts concerning this arson for a price,

amount not stated.

Stanley Hiken declined to accept

Mr. Giangrasso's offer because he felt he was possibly being

set up for law enforcement purposes by Nr. Giangrasso.

Mr. Giangrasso who had been employed by the baltimore

Police Department since January, 1964, resigned on September 2,

1977, during the course of an internal investigation being

conducted by the Badtinore Folico Departent concerning his

Involvement in the aforementioned matter.

The internal inves

tigation of the Baltinore Folice Department was discontinued

when It. Giangrasso resigned.

Daniel I. Colastein, Assistant United States Attorney,

District of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, advised be is unable

to render a prosecutive opinion concerning Mr. Giangrasso at

thie time inasnuch as the matter 1e still being investigated.

He said he will concider prosecuting Mi. Giangrasso for

obstruction of justice should the facts develeped in this

matter warrant such charges.

No additional unfavorable infornation has been

developed concerning Mr. Glangraese during the course of the

ongoing applicant-type investigation which you have requested.

Several persons have commented vory favorably concerning

Mr. Giangrasso's character, reputation, associates, and

loyalty.

He has been described as an excellent investigator

who has

a great deal ot perception and who is highly regarded

by his protessional associates.

When the results of additional inquiries in this

applicant-type investigation have been received, you will be

advised.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

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NOTE: Staff Director, Bouse Assassinations Cormittee, has

requested letter concerning Giangrasso's Involvement in

pending FBI ITAR arson cose in order to take entlon concerning

his employment with committee.

Clangrasso resigned from

Baltinore, Maryland, Police Department detective job during

police department internal investigation concerning his offer

to provide identity of inforant in an arson case to one of the

subjects for a price.

Facts as

set forth coordinatedwith

Baltinore AUSA who will not render prosecutive opinion until

other aspects of TRI ITAR arson case have been resolved.

Applicant Investigation still pending.

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•Honorable Louis Stokes

NOTE: Investigation of Miss Godfrey for position with

House Select Committee on Assassinations complete and favorable,

except for one person stating she should be more security

conscious, and another person advising she was

terminated

from a position because

she was slow in answerina correspondence.

She indicates she was cited for speeding. No record could be

located.

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• Jane Elizabeth Godfrey

December, 1976, to

the present

Select Committee on Assassinations,

United States House of Represen-

tatives, Washington, D. C., as

a secretary

Marital Status

Miss Godfrey is unmarried and resides in Apaitment

103 at 3001 Porter Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C.

Interviews

Mike Wetherell, Administrative Assistant to

Frank®

Church, United States Senator from Idaho, advised in

Washington, D. C., he knew Miss Godfrey on a professional

basis from

1969 to 1970, while Miss Godfrey worked IoI

Senator Church.

He advised he and Miss Godfrey worked

directly under

the supervision of Mrs. Verda W. Barnes, then

serving as Administrative Assistant to Senator Church.

Mr. Wetherell advised Mrs. Barnes elevated Miss Godfrey to

a position

where she was assigned to handle secretarial

"casework."

Mr. Wetherell stated it is his opinion that

Miss Godfrey was given too much responsibility too early

in her career in this assignment.

He stated he believed

she was unable to handle the heavy volume of work assigned

to her.

He advised he recalled many instances in which it

was discovered that letters handled by Miss Godfrey replying

to correspondence received by the Senator were leaving the

office between two and three months, late.

He stated he

believed Mrs. Barnes thought if this situation continued,

serious morale problems would develop amoug the other mem-

bers of the Senator's staff who were properly meeting their

deadlines.

Mr. Wetherell stated it was decided Miss Godfrey

should be terminated. He advised he recalled she was

terminated during October, 1970.

Mr. Wetherell emphasized this termination in

no way adversely reflects upon Miss Godfrey's suitability

for a position of trust and confidence with the United States

Government. He stated she is a loyal citizen whose character,

reputation, and associates are above reproach. He stated

he is aware Miss Godfrey is currently serving on the staff

States Government.

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• Jane Elizabeth Godfrey

Verda W. Barnes, Washington

advised she

was fornerly the Administrative Assistant to Frank Church,

United States Senator from Idaho in Washington, D. C.,

during the period of

approximately 1969 to 1970.

She

stated

she was Miss Godfrey's supervisor while Miss Godfrey

served as secretary in Senator Church's office. Mrs. Barnes

advised she and Senator Church think highly of Miss Godfrey

and believe she is a talented person whose character, loyalty,

reputation, and associates are of the highest order.

Mrs. Barnes stated Miss Godfrey left Senator Church's

office in the

fall of 1970 because Miss Godfrey was unhappy

with her position on the Senator's staff.

Mrs. Barnes stated

she believes Miss Godfrey was overqualified for her secre-

She advised that at the suggestion of the

Senator, Miss Godfrey sought another employment opportunity.

She emphasized that Miss Godfrey's departure was in no way :

reflection of any dissatisfaction with her work product. She

highly recommended Miss Godfrey for a position of trust with

the United States Government.

A person requesting confidentiality advised he has

known Miss Godfrey on a professional basis since about

January, 1976.

He stated he believes Miss Godfrey's

security habits should be improved and that certain rules

concerning her assignments need to be followed.

He said he

does

not desire to comment further and would not furnish

specific examples concerning this matter.

He advised he considers Miss Godfrey to be a

hard worker, and he has no reason to question her character,

a pastion putatist, with the latesa Sta recommended her for

with the United States Government.

Eugene C. Zack, former Administrative Assistant to

James G. O'Hara,

former United States Representative from

Michigan, advised he knew Miss Godfrey on a professional

basis from 1971 through 1976.

He stated that he was

Miss Godfrey's supervisor during this time, and he

found her to be a very competent staff secretary.

stated she was extremely discreet in handling matters

pertaining to her professional responsibilities. He

advised she is a very effective individual whose

character, associates, reputation, and loyalty are above

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August 19, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairman

Select Committee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear Ar. Chairman:

In accordance with a request received from you

on July 20, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Mr. Albert Conzales. Transmitted herewith are

two copies of a sumnary memorandum containing the results

of this investigation.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

NOTE:

Mr. Gonzales is employed as an investigator by the

House Select Committee on Assassinations, Washington, D. C.

His service recora indicates he was the subject of four

disciplinary actions while serving in the United States Coast

Guard. Four former co-workers and supervisors at the New York

State Speical Prosecutor's Office for Health and social services,

New York, New York, said Mr. Gonzales's performance with this

office was only average because he lacked motivation and interest

in the work.

Other co-workers described Mr. Gonzales as a

competent and selfstarting investigator. Investigation complete.

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Mr. Gonzales' service record indicates he was

the subject of four disciplinary actions.

manner toward two United States Navy shore patrolmen on

or about January 15, 1944, in the City of Oakland, California."

He was sentenced to

forfeiture of twenty-six dollars pay per

month for three months. On March 30, 1945, he was tried and

convicted by deck court for "drunkenness under the influence

of intoxicating liquor, and thereby incapacitated for the

roper performance of duty." He was sentenced to reductior

in grade from waterman third class to fireman first class.

The records further indicate he was also issued

commanding officer's nonjudicial punishment on two occasions.

On a date not indicated, he was awarded ten hours of extra

On a

date not indicated, he was awarded twenty hours of extra

police duties for "disobedience of orders and disrespect

Employment

July, 1940, to

December, 1940

Civilian Conservation Corps,

now defunct, as a laborer in

Monticello and Moab, Utah, and

in Sea Girth and Fort Dix,

New Jersey

Mr. Gonzales has indicated he was employed by the

following business

firms from June, 1941, to April, 1952,

except for the period he was on military service. These

employments could not be verified through records, and no

one was located who recalls

his having been so employed.

June, 1941,

to

Interstate Wood Working Company,

December, 1941

Wooster, New York, as an

apprentice cabinetmaker

December, 1941, to

July, 1942

Glassman Box Company,

Long Island City, New York, as

an apprentice cabinetmaker

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Albert Gonzales

September, 1974, to

October, 1975

October, 1975, to

June, 1977

July, 1977, to

the present

Veterans Administration,

Washington, D. C., as an

investigator

New York State Special Prosecutor's

Office for Health and Social

Services, New York, New York, as

a special investigator

Select Committee on Assassinations,

United States House of Representa-

tives, Washington, D. C., as an

investigator

When not otherwise engaged, Mr. Gonzales was

unemployed.

Marital Status

Mr. Gonzales is married to the former Mercedes.

Martinez.

They and

their children, Albert and Elaine, reside

at 143 North Magnolia Street, Pearl River, New York.

Mr. Gonzales has advised he commutes from New York to

Washington, D. C., staying at various motels for a few days

a time while he is working in Washington, D. C.

Interviews

James Malloy, Senior Special Investigator, New York

State Special Prosecutor's Office for Health and Social

Services, New York, New York, advised he was acquainted with

Mr. Gonzales on a professional basis for approximately five

months during the period Mr. Gonzales was employed by this

office.

He described Mr. Gonzales as an intelligent and

capable investigator who

"'knew his way around."

He said

that although Mr. Gonzales has the ability to be a good

investigator, it is his opinion that during the period

Mr. Gonzales

was employed by this office, Mr. Gonzales was

not a hard worker, was a little

lazy, and

needed constant

supervision. He said Mr. Gonzales had to be directed and

would not initiate any investigation on his own.

He said it

is his opinion that Mr. Gonzales was not interested in the

work of this office and, as a result, was lazy. He commented

favorably concerning Mr. Gonzales' character, associates,

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reputation, and loyalty. He said he would recommend

Mr. Gonzales for a position of trust and responsibility

with the reservation that Mr. Gonzales would need constant

and direct supervision.

Jonald harmon,

senior special Investigator, New York

State Special Prosecutor's office for Health and social

Services, New York, New York, advised he was acquainted with

Mr. Gonzales on a professional basis during the period

Mr. Gonzales was employed by this office.

He said it is

his opinion that Mr. Gonzales did not do a very good job

as a special investigator.

ant to explained

He explained it is his opinion

Mr. Gonzales has the ability to be a good investigator and

has a

'"good amount of street smarts"; however, he believes

Mr. Gonzales did not like the type of work he was doing with

this office and did not do a very good job.

He said

MI. Gonzales would often be gone from the office, and

Mr. Gonzales®

supervisor did not know his whereabouts.

• He

commented favorably concerning Mr. Gonzales' character,

reputation, associates, and loyalty. He said that based

upon Mr. Gonzales'

performance as a

• special investigator

for this office, he would not recommend Mr. Gonzales for a

position of trust and responsibility.

Joseph Cunningham, Principal Senior Investigator,

New York State Special Prosecutor's Office for Health and

Social Services, New York, New York, advised he was acquainted

with Mr. Gonzales during the period

Mr. Gonzales was employed

as a special

investigator by this office. He said he was

Mr. Gonzales' supervisor for a few months during this period.

He noted Mr. Gonzales is a retired homicide detective from

the New York City Police Department.

He said it is his

opinion Mr. Gonzales performed only satisfactory work and only

did the work that was required of him.

He said it is his

opinion Mr. Gonzales needed more supervision than the average

investigator. He said he did not consider Mr. Gonzales'

reports to be prepared well, and they often needed correction

before they could be processed. He said that although

Mr. Gonzales is a capable and

smart investigator who is willing

to work at any time, it is his opinion Mr. Gonzales was not

a very good investigator because he would not pursue investi-

gations unless directed to do so by a superior.

He described

Mr. Gonzales as an honest, personable; straightforward, but

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not overly aggressive individual. He commented favorably

concerning Mr. Gonzales' character, associates, reputation,

and loyalty.

He recommended Mr. Gonzales for a position of

trust and responsibility with the qualification that

Mr. Gonzales be properly supervised.

Thomas O'Hara, Senior Special Investigator,

New York State Special Prosecutor's Office for Health and

social Services, New York, New York, advised he was

acquainted with

Mr. Gonzales during

the period Mr. Gonzales

was employed by this office.

He noted he supervised

Mr. Gonzales from February, 1977, to June, 1977.

He described

honest, and

out of the ten men he

supervised during the same period he

supervised Mr. Gonzales, he considered Mr. Gonzales'

performance to be only average.

He said he believes

Mr. Gonzales lacked the motivation and interest to perform

the investigations required of him by this office.

He

said it is his opinion Mr. Gonzales was thinking of looking

for employment elsewhere, and, as a result, Mr. Gonzales'

performance exhibited very little investigative aggressive-

ness.

He said

his supervision of Mr. Gonzales' reports

led him to believe Mr. Gonzales is deficient when it comes

to reporting a complex interview he has conducted.

He

commented favorably concerning Mr. Gonzales' character,

associates, reputation, and loyalty.

He said he would

not

recommend Mr. Gonzales

for a position of trust and responsi-

bility requiring administrative ability or the handling of

complicated investigations because of the aforementioned

facts.

Michael McCarron, Special Investigator, New York

State Special Prosecutor's Office for Health and Social

Services, New York, New York, advised he has been acquainted

with Mr. Gonzales on a professional basis since they were

both employed as detectives with the New York City Police

Department in the 1950's. He described Mr. Gonzales as a

first-rate detective who solved some of the most difficult

investigations in the Harlem section of the City of New York.

He said Mr. Gonzales knows how to talk to "the people on the

street," and Mr. Gonzales' ability to speak Spanish was

New York City Police Department.

that as a detective, Mr. Gonzales obtained excellent results

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