Agency: FBI
Originator: FBI
From: HQ
To: HSCA
Document date: 10/7/77
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Identification Form

Agency Information

AGENCY: FBI

RECORD NUMBER: 124-10371-10188

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AGENCY FILE NUMBER : 62-117290-ADMIN FOLDER-Q2

Document Information

ORIGINATOR: FBI

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DATE:

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Mr. Fehl

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Peeltan

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Daly

MT.

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23, 1977

EX LaLAXSON

Honorable Louis Stongs

Chat ran

Select Committee

Assassluntious

United States House of Representatives

Fashington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Chatrian:

In accordance with a request neolved tron

yOU on April 26, 1077, an Aavestigation has been

conducted concerning Is. Gerald Phillip Hanilton.

Trannitted horeuith are two coples of a summary

memorandun containing the remults of this ivestigation.

Sincerely youre,

Clarence N. Felley

Blrecter

Enclosures

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Honorable Louis Stokes

NOTS: Hamilton recently employed as deputy chief

researcher, Select Committee on Assassinations.

Previously employed as researcher with Library of

Congress.

Rocorde of United States Postal Service

indicate Hamilton admitted prior use of marijuana

during employment interview in October, 1974.

Investigation otherwise very favorable and complete.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

May 23, 1977

GERALD PHILLIP HAMILTON

THE INVESTIGATION OF MR. HAMILTON COVERED

GENERAL STANDING, BUT A CAOUR LOY WE ARDE AS TO THE

SOURCES OF HIS INCOME.

Birth

Mr. Hamilton was born on June 7, 1950, in

Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Education

Mr. Hamilton attended Morgan State University,

Baltimore, Maryland, from June, 1968, to May, 1972,

receiving

a B.Ao degree.

he attended American University, Washington,

• Co, Irom february, 1973, to May, 1975, on a part-time

basis, receiving an Mos. degree.

He also attended Northern Virginia Community

College, Annandale, Virginia, from September, 1975, to

December, 1976, on a part-time basis, receiving no degree.

Employment

While attending Morgan State University,

Baltimore,

Maryland, Mr. Hamilton was employed part time and in the

summers as a clerk, tutor, and salesman.

FBI/DOJ

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Gerald Phillip Hamilton

Mother

Stepfather

Stepsister

Lucille H. Blake

Samuel T. Blake

Jocelyn Blake Wilson

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who

are acquainted with Mr. Hamilton's close relatives

advised they are reputable individuals.

Credit and Arrest Checke

Information has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either no record or no additional pertinent information

concerning Mr. Hamilton.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Mr. Hamilton or his close relatives.

Agency Checks

Records of the Office of Personnel Security,

United States Postal Service indicate Mr. Hamilton was

interviewed in October, 1974, in connection with his

application for employment as

a postal inspector.

During

this interview Mr. Hamilton admitted having used marijuana

on a number of occasions while attending college and

stated he last used marijuana

• in approximately December,

1973. He stated he never used, or experimented with, hard

drugs. He further stated that the only reason he smoked

marijuana was because most of his friends did.

These

records contain no additional pertinent information

concerning Mr. Hamilton.

The files of the Bureau of Personnel Investigations,

Civil Service Commission contain no additional pertinent

information concerning Mr. Hamilton.

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Ar • Monahan

Me. Hurst

Me. Peelnan

Mr. DaLy

1 = Mr. Mullen

October 5, 1977

BY LLAISON

Honorable Louts Stokes

Chaisaaa

Select Comittee on Assassinations

United Statee House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Chatzman:

Reference is made to my letter dated August 26,

1977, which furnished you the results of investigation

concerning Irs, Alsoe lizabeth Johnston Manian.

Trans

uitted herewith are two copies of a supplemental sunary

monorandun containing the results of additional investigation,

This conpletes the investigation in this matter.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures

(2)

NOTE:

No record of Hamlin's 1949 divorce located. Divorce from

Rogers in 1968 verified.

Whereabouts of ex-husbands not known to

Hamlin. Three bad debt Judgments and one traffic judgment against

Hamlin not paid.

Results of three previous applicant-type

Investigations conducted by Civil Service Connission concerning

Hamlin set out. Investigation complete.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGION, D.C. 20535

October 5, 1977

ALICE ELIZABETH JOHNSTON HAMLIN

The information in this summary memorandum

supplements the information contained in a summary memo-

randum dated August 26, 1977.

Marital Status

On page

four of the summary memorandum dated

August, 26, 1977, it was indicated MrS. Hamlin has advised

she divorced Charles Dabney Lee in 1949 and James L. Rogers

in 1968, both in Washington, D. C.

Records of the District Court and the Superior Court

for the District of Columbia contain no information concerning

MrS. Hamlin's divorce from Charles Dabney Lee.

Records of the Superior Court for the District of

columbia indicate, however, that Alice E. Rogers, plaintiff,

Illed a complaint

for absolute divorce on January 17, 1968,

against James L. Rogers, defendant, on grounds of voluntars

separation for more than one year.

An absolute divorce was

granted to the plaintiff on March 28, 1968.

Mrs. Hamlin has advised she does not know the

present whereabouts of her former husbands, Charles Dabney Lee

and James L. Rogers.

Close Relatives

Mrs. Hamlin has advised she gave birth to a daughter,

Arleathia Elizabeth Flora Levy, on April 7, 1944.

She stated

she was not married at the time, and her daughter took the

last name of Mrs. Hamlin's aunt.

Her daughter presently resides

in Washington, D. C

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7. Alice Elizabeth Johnston Hamlin

Credit and Arrest Checks

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no

record concerning Mrs. Hamlin's daughter.

on pages six and seven of the summary memorandum

dated August 26, 1977, it was indicated judgments against

Mrs. Hamlin were awarded to Marlow Mazda, Washington Gas Light

Company, and Robert J. Banks Associates, plaintiffs, in the

Civil Division, District Court of Maryland.

A representative of Marlow Mazda, Marlow Heights,

Maryland, advised Mrs. Hamlin has not made

payment on the

$1,126.76 judgment awarded by the court on September 3, 1976.

A representative of the Credit Department, Washington

Gas Light Company, Washington, D. C., advised Mrs. Hamlin has

not made payment

on the $206.13 judgment awarded by the court

on October 6, 1976.

In addition, Mrs. Hamlin's account

currently totals $562.49, and her gas

has been turned off due

to nonpayment.

A representative of Robert J. Banks Associates,

Hyattsville, Maryland, advised Mrs. Hamlin has not made payment

on the $360 judgment awarded by the court on february 19, 1976.

On page seven of the summary memorandum dated

August 26, 1977, it was indicated a judgment against Mrs Hamlin

for $363.99 and

$3 costs was entered in General Sessions Court,

Washington, D. C.

Records of the General Sessions Court, Washington,

D. C., indicate the above judgment had been awarded to the

Reliance Insurance Company, Washington, D. C.

A representative of Reliance Insurance Company,

Washington, D. C., advised his records contain no information

concerning

the above-mentioned judgment against Mrs. Hamlin.

On page seven of the summary memorandum dated

August 26, 1977, it was indicated a warrant had been issued

for Mrs. Hamlin

by the Police Department, Prince Georges

County, Maryland.

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Alice Elizabeth Johnston Hamlin

• A representative of that Police Department advised

the warrant was placed on stet docket on the condition

Mrs. Hamlin made restitution.

Agency Checks

Records of the Bureau of Personnel Investigations,

Civil Service Commission, indicate applicant-type investigations

were conducted by that agency concerning Mrs. Hamlin in 1961,

1963, and 1965.

During the course of the 1961 investigation, it was

determined that Mrs. Hamlin's credit record contained

a record

of numerous suits and collections as well as bad check

information

and notices.

The suits ranged in amounts from

$58 to $400.09 dating from 1947 to 1961. Eighteen suits had

been filed, and none had been paid.

During the course of the 1963 investigation, it was

determined Mrs. Hamlin had been dismissed from two former

Government employments due to excessive absenteeism. It was

also determined Mrs. Hamlin listed a daughter, born April 7,

1944, on a hospitalization form.

This birth was confirmed

by Mrs. Hamlin's sister, Yetta Wilson, Washington, D. C.,

who also advised Mrs. Hamlin had attempted suicide in 1953.

Records of D. C. General Hospital indicated Mrs. Hamlin

was admitted

on

March 22, 1953, for mental observation

and was released March 25, 1953.

Records of the Metropolitan

Police Department, Washington, D. C., indicated Mrs. Hamlin

was

arrested on March 22, 1953, on the complaint of her

husband for mental observation. These records also indicated

she was arrested for disorderly conduct (loud and boisterous)

on August 20, 1961, and forfeited a $10 fine. It was also

determined that Mrs. Hamlin's credit record contained

Information concerning numerous collections, suits, and

judgments against her dating from 1954 to 1963.

The records also indicate Mrs. Hamlin furnished a

signed sworn statement to Civil Service Commission personnel

on March 28, 1963, wherein she stated she was unaware that

she had ever been

dismissed from two previous Government

employments.

She admitted having had attempted suicide in

1953 by taking sleeping pills and turning on a gas stove,

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Alice Elizabeth Johnston Hamlin

and she also admitted her 196l arrest. She stated, however,

that she did not consider them arrests and, therefore,

mitted them from her application for employment datec

July 12, 1962. She also admitted giving birth to a daughter

out of wedlock. In addition, Mrs. Hamlin stated she was

making regular payments in an effort to pay all her debts

which she estimated to be in excess of $1,400. She said

that if she had ever written any bad checks, she made them

good.

She said she would like to forward to the Civil

Service Commission copies of some paid accounts which were

reportedly unpaid. The records contain no information

indicating this was ever done.

During the course of the 1965 investigation, it was

determined that Mrs. Hamlin had omitted her two previous arrests

from her application for employment dated February 21, 1964.

It was also determined that from March, 1963, to March, 1965,

Mrs. Hamlin had no credit record.

The records also indicate Mrs. Hamlin furnished a

signed sworn statement to Civil Service Commission personnel

on March 31, 1965, wherein she stated she did not consider

her previous two arrests to be actually arrests but understood

then she had an arrest record and that she is obligated to

list that information on applications for Government employment.

It is noted that on her Security Investigation Data

For Sensitive Position form dated July 25, 1977, Mrs. Hamlin

answered no to questions concerning whether she had ever been

discharged from employment and had she ever been arrested.

It is also noted that on August 11, 1977, the files

of the Metropolitan Police Department were found to contain

no arrest record concerning MrS. Hamlin or her close relatives.

In addition, the results of a current credit check concerning

Mrs. Hamlin

appear on pages five, six, and seven of the summary

memorandum dated August 26, 1977.

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Information has been received from the following

governmental agencies indicating their files contain either

no record or no additional pertinent information concerning

MrS. Hamlin:

Department of Health, Education, and Welfare;

Office of

security, Department of the

Interior; and the Veterans Administration.

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MI.

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Mr.

Peelkan

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Mr.

Daly

1

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Spangler

I. - MI.

Mullen

August

26, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis stokes

Chairman

Select Committee on

Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Vashington, D. C:

Dear Mr. Chairman:

In accordance with a request received from you

on July 27, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning

MrE. Alice Elizabeth Johnston Hanlin.

pitted herewith are two copies of a surmary memorandun

containing the results of this investigation.

...

Checks of the records of the Bureau of Personnel

Investigations, Civil Service Commission; Office of Security,

Department of the Interior; Department of Health, Education,

and Welfare; and the Veterans Adninistration concerning

Mrs. Hamlin have not been completed.

When these checks and

additional inquiries have been completed, you will be adviged.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Relley

Director

Enclosures (2)

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Honorable Louis Stokes

Note:

Manlin recantly employed as receptionist, House Select

Cormittoo on Assassinations.

washington, D. C.

Several bad

debts and bad checks located for Mes. Hamiin.

Three judgments

agalast Mis.. Hanlin for bad debts located.

Traffic judgment

against Mrs. Hanlin, with driving privileges suspended, located.

Warrant dated 2-19-71, Issued for Mrs. Hamlin on charge of

Insufficient funds check.

No disposition located.

Investigation

otherwise favorable.

Four agency checks, divorce verification,

Interview of ex-spouse Rogers, and additional interviews

outstanding.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 30595

August 26, 1977

ALICE ELIZABETH JOHNSTON HAMLIN

THE INVESTIGATION OF MRS. HAMLIN COVERED INQUIRIES

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

INQUIRIES WERE MADE

AS TO THE SOURCES OF HER INCOME.

Birth

Mrs. Hamlin was born on June 8, 1927, in Washington,

D. C., as Alice Elizabeth Johnston.

Education

Mrs. Hamlin attended Dunbar High School, Washington,

D. C., from September, 1942, to June, 1945, when

she was

graduated.

MrS. Hamlin attended Miner Teachers College, now

known as District of Columbia Teachers College, Washington,

D. C., from September, 1945, to June, 1946, on a part-time

basis, receiving no degree.

She attended District of Columbia Teachers College,

Washington, D. C., from September, 1958, to December, 1958, on

a part-time basis, receiving no degree.

She also attended Prince Georges Community College,

Largo, Maryland, from July, 1975, to February, 1976, on a

part-time basis, receiving no degree.

Employment

June, 1945;

to

September,

1945;

and

January,

1946,

to

July, 1947

United States Maritime Commission,

now known as the Federal Maritime

Commission, Washington, D. C., as

a clerk-typist

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Alice Elizabeth Johnston Hamlin

A representative of Garfinckel's,

Washington, D. C., advised Mrs. Hamlin

has an unpaid balance on her account

in the amount of $206.

This account

was turned over to a collection agency

in July, 1976, and no payment has been

received.

A representative of Jelleft's,

silver Spring,

Maryland, advised that as

of June 30, 1977, Mrs. Hamlin's account

with an unpaid balance of $34.83 had

been written off as

a bad debt.

He

advised Mrs. Hamlin has been

sent

monthly statements and notices requesting

payment.

A representative of Telecheck Washington,

Incorporated, Washington, D. C., advised

that during the period from December 23,

1972, to the present, ars. Hamiin has

issued twenty-three

bad checks totaling

$385.98, none of which have been paid.

He advised unsuccessful attempts have

been made, both by mail and telephonically,

to collect on these checks.

Records of the Civil Division, District

Court of Maryland, Gaithersburg, Maryland,

indicate Marlow Mazda, a corporation,

Marlow Heights, Maryland, plaintiff,

a statement of claims on June 24, 1976,

against Alice E. Hamlin, defendant, for

services rendered.

A consent judgment was

awarded on September 3, 1976, in favor of

the plaintiff in the amount of $1126.76

plus $12 court costs.

The records contain

no information concerning payment by the

defendant.

These records also indicate the Washington

Gas Light Company, Washington, D. C.,

plaintiff, filed

a statement of claims on

August 18, 1976, against Alice E. Hamlin,

defendant, for services rendered. A

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Alice Elizabeth Johnston Hamlin

summary judgment was awarded on

October 6, 1976, in lavor of the

plaintiff in the

amount of $206.13

plus $5 court costs.

The records

contain no information concerning

payment by the defendant.

These records indicate further that

Robert J. Banks Associates, Hyattsville,

Maryland, plaintill, filed

& statement

of claims on December 5, 1975, against

Alice I. Hamlin, defendant, for services

rendered.

A judgment was awarded on

February 19, 1976, in favor of the

plaintiff in the amount of $360 plus

$12 court costs. The records contain

no information concerning payment by the

defendant.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no

record concerning Mrs. Hamlin or her close relatives, except

the following:

Records of the Department of Transportation,

Bureau of Motor Vehicle Services, Govern-

ment of the District of Columbia, indicate

that on March 4, 1969, a final judgment

against Mrs. Hamlin for $363.99 and $3

costs

was entered

in General Sessions Court,

Washington, D. C., for damages on account

of personal injury or damages to property

resulting from the ownership or the operation

of a motor vehicle on or about January 28,

1967.

Mrs. Hamlin's driving privileges

WEre

suspended on April 29, 1969.

Records of the Police Department,

Prince Georges County, Maryland, indicate

& warrant dated February 19, 1971, was

Issued for MrS. Hamlin on & charge of

insufficient funds check in the amount

of $11.81. No disposition was located

regarding this charge.

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1

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Hurst /

Peelapa

Daly

. - 1r. Mullen

August 25, 1977

DX LIAISON

Honorable Louts Stokes

Chatruss

Select Comittee on Assassintions

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr, Chairan:

In accordance with a roguest received fron you

on July 20, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Mr, Danny Lynn Hardway, Tranenitted herewith

are two coptes of a mmary nenorandun containing the

rosults of this investigation.

Sincerely Yours.

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

Hardway recently employed as researcher, Select Committee

on Assassinations, United States House of Representatives,

Washington, D. C.

Hardway's listed arrest on drug charges in

1970 not adjudicated and records destroyed.

Theee traffio

citations located for sister, Judith HI. Ghee. Investigation

otherwise favorable and complete.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20595

August 25, 1977

DANNY LYNN HARDWAY

THE INVESTIGATION OF MR. HARDWAY COVERED INQUIRIES

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

INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OF HIS INCOME.

Birth

Mr. Hardway was born on February 15, 1954, in

Webster Springs, West Virginia.

Education

receiving a B.A. degree.

He attended Cornell University, Ithaca, New York,

from September, 1976, to May, 1977, receiving no degree.

Employment

During the period from June, 1972, to August, 1976,

Mx. Hardway worked during the summers

as a counselor, drafts

man, purchasing agent, and laborer, in Summersville and

Monterville, West Virginia.

May, 1977, to

July, 1977

July, 1977, to

the present

Institute on Organized Crime;

Cornell University, Ithaca,

New York, as a researcher

Select Committee on Assassinations,

United States House of Representa-

tives, Washington, D. C., as a

researcher

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Danny Lynn Hardway

Sister

Patricia K. Richard

Wayne, Michigan

Sister

Wanda M. Blackburn

Davenport, Iowa

Sister

Shirley K. Komorowskt

Cowen, West Virginia

Sister

Barbara A. Catrow

Shepherdstows, West Virginla

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mr. Hardway's close relatives advised they

are reputable individuals.

Based on the background information furnished by

uT. Hardway and on investigation, he has no known close

relatives residing in Iron curtain countries.

tron curtain

Credit and Arrest Checks

Information has been received fron appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either no record or no additional pertinent information

concerning ur. Hardway.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no

record concerning Mr. Hardway or his close relatives, except

the following:

Mr. Hardway indicates he was arrested in 1970, by

the Sheriff's Office,

Brevard City, Florida, on charges of

possession and sale of LSD and conspiracy to sell marijuana

and that adjudication of these charges was postponed, and

the records were destroyed.

A representative of the Circuit Court, Brevard

County, Titusville, Florida, advised his records indicate

MT. Hardway was a violator of the drug laws in 1970; however,

his case was not adjudicated, the charges were dismissed,

and all papers and records were destroyed.

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Danny Lynn Hardway

Records of the Traffic Court, Detrolt,

Michigan, indicate Mr. Hardway's sister,

Judith H. Ghee, was cited on three

occasions between December 30, 1966, and

December 8, 1970, for traffic

violations

including prohibited left turn and speeding.

The dispositions for these citations range

from a $5 fine to & $20 fine.

Agency Checks

The Bureau of Personnel

• Investigations, Civil

Service Commission, has advised

1 Its files contain no record

concerning Mr. Hardway.

The Central Intelligence Agency has advised its:

files contain no pertinent identifiable information concerning

Mr, Hardway•

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the

Identification Division, contain no additional pertinent

information concerning Mi. Hardway.

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Mr.

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Mr..

MI.

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Peel man

1

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Daly

1

Mr.

Davis

May 25, 1977

BY SLAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Cha 1ruan

Select Committed on Assassinations

United States House of Ropresentatives

Vashington, D. C.

Dear Hr. Chairman:

In accordance with a request soceived fron

you on Apr1l 27, 1017, an Investigation has been

condueted concerning lin, toulo fies Madle. Tranenitted

herewith are tuo copies of a summary monorandun containing

the results of this investigation.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures

(2)

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

May 25, 1977

LOUIS HICKS HINDLE

THE INVESTIGATION OF MR. HINDLE COVERED

INQUIRIES IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES AS TO HIS

CHARACTER, LOYALTY, AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO

INQUIRIES

WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OF

HIS INCOME

Birth

Mr. Hindle was born on October 17, 1952, in

La Plata, Maryland.

Education

Mr. Hindle attended La Plata High School,

La Plata, Maryland, from September, 1967, to June, 1970,

receiving a diploma.

He also attended Charles County Vocational

Trom september, 1969, to June,

Tech Center, Pontret, Maryland'1970, satisfactorily

as a part-Line student

completing a course in horticulture.

While on active duty in the United States Army

Mr. Hindle was a part-time student at the University of

Maryland Extension Center, Frankfurt, Federal Republic

o] Germy, receiving no degree. He also was a part-time

student at the European Branch of Central Texas College,

Killeen, Texas, in Hanau, Federal Republic of Germany,

receiving a Certificate of Completion for twelve semester

hours in law enforcement courses.

He also attended the I.T.T. Business Institute,

Falls Church,

Virginia

1976, as a full-time student, receiving an Executivetember,

Secretary Diploma. Since September, 1976, he has attended

evening classes as a part-time student on an intermittent basis.

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The files of the Motor Vehicle

Administration, Glen Burnie, Maryland,

reveal Mr. Hindle received a

traffic

citation on July 5, 1976, for

speeding, for which he paid a fine of

$30.

The files also reveal Mr. Hindle's

wife, Cynthia Jean Hindle, received

a traffic eitation on June 4, 1975, for

speeding, for which she paid a fine

of $30.

The files of the Ocean City, Maryland,

Police Department reveal Mr. Hindle's

father, raymond M. Hindle, was charged

with assault with a deadly weapon anc

carrying a concealed weapon, growing out

These

charges

0f job site disputerstet docket"' (no

were placed on the

BSE

decision as to guilt or innocence was

nade; however, charges may be broughi

the future) by the

State's Attorney of Worcester County,

Maryland, on May 19, 1976.

The files of the Motor Vehicle

Admintstratlon, Glen Burnie, Raymond i.

reveal Mr. Hindle's brother,

Hindle, Jr., received six traffic

citations for no license in possession;

reckless driving, failure to stop, ano

during the period

from September 19, 1967, to January 29,

1976.

He paid

iines totaling 58

concerning these charges.

The files of the Motor Vehicle

Administration, Glen Burnie, maryland,

reveal Mr. Hindle's brother, George A.

Hindle, received

six traffic citations

ior racing, reckless ariving (two)

and speeding (four) during the perio

from November 24, 1960, to December 3,

1971.

He paid fines totaling $120

cóncerning these charges.

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In view of the fact that grave allegations have been

made concerning Mr. Holmes, and due to Mr. Blakey's statement

that the committee was not hiring Nr. Holmes, the applicant

type Investigation concerning Mr. Holmes ie being discontinued.

Sincerely Yours,

W1211am H. Webster

Director

NOTE: Above committee requested investigation of Mr. Holmes for

unspecified position.

Mr. Holmes, owner of Holmes Polygraph

Services, Miani, Florida.

Major Stephen Burticelli, Public Safety

Department, Miami, Florida, furnished allegations concerning

Mr. Holmes directly to Mr. G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and

Director, Select Committee on Assassinations. Mr. Blakey advised

SA Danny 0. Coulson, Legal Liaison, and Congressional Affairs Office

that he was not hiring Holmes. The applicant-type investigation

is being discontinued.

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Mr. Hurst

MI. Peelman

Hotis

- Mr.

Mullen

October. 21, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairman

Select Committee or Assassinationa

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dèar Mr. Chairman:

In accordance with a reguest received from you

on September 23, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Mr. John William Hornbeck. Transnitted herewith

are two copies of a sumnary nemorandum containing the

results of this investigation.

Applicant-type investigations were conducted

concerning Mr. Hornbeck in 1968 and 1974,

the results of

which have been incorporated into the enclosed summary

meniorandur.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

JM:dd

9 (IX)

(7)

SEE NOTE PAGE TWO.

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NOTE: Hornbeck recently employed as staff counsel, House Select

Committee on Assassinations, Washington, D. C.

One formes

supervisor recormends if Hornbeck has matured and accepts

supervisory instructions.

One former assoclate who rocommended

in 1974 does not reconmend now due to Hornbeck's relationship

with woman to whom he was not married.

Woman admits former

relationship and intermittently residing with Hornbeck and

recommends.

Hornback arrested 1959 for purchasing liquor when

under age and paid $50 fine.

He had Selective Service card or

another in his possession.

AUSA declined prosecution. Investi-

gation otherwise favorable and complete.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

October 21, 1977

JOHN WILLIAM HORNBECK

THE INVESTIGATIONS OF MR. HORNBECK COVERED

INQUIRIES AS TO HIS CHARACTER, LOYALIY, AND GENERAL STANDING,

BUT NO INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OF HIS INCOME.

This summary memorandum contains the results.of

applicant-type investigations conducted in 1968 and 1974 as

well as the results of the current investigation.

Birth

Mr. Hornbeck was born on January 23, 1940; in

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanta.

Education

attended Dartmouth College, Hanover,

New Hampshire, from September, 1958, to June, 1959, and frOM

March, 1960, to December, 1962, when he was graduated cun

laude, receiving a B.A. degree.

He attended the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh,

Pennsylvania, from June, 1961, to August, 1961, receiving no

degree.

He also attended the University of Michigan,

Ann Arbor, Michigan, from August, 1963, to May, 1966, receiving

an LL.B. degree.

Military Service

Mr. Hornbeck enlisted in the United States Marine

Corps Reserve

on August 5, 1959, and served on active duty fron

September 4, 1959, to March 3, 1960, when he was honorably released

as a private first class. He

then served in the United States

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John William Hornbeck

William D. Keller, Attorney, and former United

states Attorney, Department of Justice, Los Angeles,

california, advised in 1974 he had not

States

Attorney when Mr. Hornbeck was employed as an Assistant.

United States Attorney. He stated he had limited contact

with Mr. Hornbeck in connection with his employment in the

Federal

Public Defender's office. He stated Mr. Hornbeck

was a good attorney who enjoyed an overall good professional

reputation.

He said Mr. Hornbeck seemed like a very nice

guy and

said he was a very personable individual. He

advised he did not know Mr. Hornbeck well enough to comment

concerning his character and said he did not know

Mr. Hornbeck's personal associates. He said he felt there

was ho question of Mr. Hornbeck's loyalty to the United

States.

He stated that it was his understanding that

Mr. Hornbeck had been a good assistant when employed in the

office of the United States Attorney. He said from his

exposure to Mr. Hornbeck, he recommended him for a position

of responsibility and trust with the Government.

When interviewed during the current investigation,

Mr. Keller advised that approximately three years ago

while

vacationing in the Seattle, Washington, area, he met

Mc. Hornbeck and a girl named Judy with whom

MI. Hornbeck

was traveling.

He said they had a long conversation during

which time he came to understand that Mr. Hornbeck was

traveling with this girl to whom he was not married.

He

said he knew that Mr. Hornbeck was single at the time, having

gone through a divorce. He stated his opinion of Mr. Hornbeck

has changed as a result of this encounter and because of this,

he could not recommend Mr. Hornbeck for a position of trust

and responsibility with the Government. He stated that, in

his opinion, this kind of conduct should not be tolerated

in those who are being considered for high public office.

Charles Opperman, salesman, World Realty Company,

Boulder, Colorado, advised

he has known Mr. Hornbeck on a

orofessional and social basis for approximately two and one-

half years.

He stated he originally became acquainted with

Mr. Hornbeck through his real estate office and said he

sold Mr. Hornbeck a residence in Nederland, Colorado. He

stated that through his close association with Mr. Hornbeck,

he knows him to be a person of good character who enjoys a

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fine reputation.

He advised he has heard only complimentary

remarks concerning Mr. Hornbeck fron their mutual acquain-

tances. He said he knows Mr. Hornbeck to be a moral person

and

a dedicated Anerican citizen.

He said Mr. Horabeck

has impressed hin as a very bright and conscientious indi-

vidual who is an articulate and organized speaker.

He said

he is aware that Mr. Hornbeck resided for approximately one

year during 1975 and 1976 with a female named Judy Walker

to whom Mr. Hornbeck is not married. He stated to the best

o1 his knowledge Mr. Hornbeck and Miss Walker resided

together as girlfriend and boyfriend from approximately the

summer of 1975 until the summer of 1976. He stated

Ir. Hornbeck's relationship with Miss Walker was not

flaunted but stated Mr. Hornbeck did not attempt to have

this relationship kept a secret.

he sald, In nis opinion,

Mr. Hornbeck's relationship with Miss Walker is a modern-day

relationship between unnarried persons and stated he does

820€

consider this

or poputation.

to reflect adversely upon Mr. Hornbeck's

moral character or reputation. He said he highly recommends

Mr. Hornbeck without reservation for a position of trust and

responsibility with the Government.

Judith Blanchard Walker, Law Clerk, Court of Appeals,

State oi Colorado, Denver, Colorado, advisec

she first became

cquainted with Mr. Hornbeck in 1973 when they both worked in

the Office of the Federal public Defender in Los Angeles,

California.

She advised that between the fall of 1973 and

the summer of 1974, she and Mr. Hornbeck became involved in

& boyiriend girlfriend type relationship

She advised she

WaS

aware at that

time that Mr. Hornbeck

was separated from

his wife. She said

during the

summer of 197%, she and

Mr. Hornbeck took an eight week camping trip through the

western United States and traveled together in a Volkswagen

camper. She said

she and is. Hornbeck slept together while

on this trip.

she advised she left California to begin law

school at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, in

September, 1974

She advised Mr. Hornbeck began his employment

with the office of the Attorney General of Colorado in March,

1975, and resided in Nederland, Colorado, while so employed.

She said she maintained a permanent residence in Boulder,

Colorado, from September, 1974, through June, 1975.

She

said at that time she moved to

• Mr . Hornbeck's residence in

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Nederland where she permanently resided through september,

1975, at which time she moved back to her residence in

Boulder, Colorado.

She said between september, 1975, and

June, 1976,

she and ir. Hornbeck remained somantically

involved and stated she occasionally spent the might at his

residence, however, did continue to maintals her own residence.

She said she moved

to Callfornia in June, 1976, and returned

to colorado in early August, 1976•

She advised at that time

she again moved in with Mr. Hornbeck and remained at his

Nederland residence through September, 1976.

She stated

she

and Mr. Hornbeck remained somantically involved through

February, 197%, and advised she did spend some nights at

Mr. Hornbeck's residence while again maintaining her own

residence in Boulder, Colorado.

She stated she and

Mr Hornbeck terminated their romantic relationship for

personal reasons in February, 1977.

She described Ms. Hornbeck as ethical, religious,

and moral and said he possesses a very intelligent and

professional wine.

She said she highly respects hit. Hornbeck's

judgment and said he has always possessed & good sense of

confidentiality regarding his employments.

she said his

loyalty to the United States is unquestioned.

She stated

she is aware of the position for which it. Horabeck is being

considered and said his many years of government service

make him highly quallfied for such a position.

She said

she recommends him for this position without besitation.

sixty-eight additional persons, consisting of

current and former supervisors and co workers, present and

former neighbors, references, professional associates, and

social acquaintances of Mi. Hornbech s, were interviewec

during the investigations and they advised he is a loyal

American whose character, reputation, and

associates are

above reproach. They highly recommended him for a position

of trust and responsibility. Several professional associates

advised Mr. Hormbeck has'a great deal of expertise in the

na respons it prest

prosecution of cases and competently handles cases of a

complex nature.

Others stated Mr. Hornbeck is an excellent

and experienced trial lawyer.

knowledgeable concerning the law and has the common sense

socrates tho lay ad

A few said Mr. Hornbeck is

of how to apply that knowledge in a courtroon situation.

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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. Hornbeck.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no

record concerning Mr. Hornbeck or his close relatives,

except the following:

Records of the Police Department,

Somers Point, New Jersey, indicate

Mr. Hornbeck

was arrested on August 22,

1959, as a disorderly person in that he

misrepresented himself to purchase liquor.

When arrested, he was in possession of a

Selective Service Classification card issued

in someone else's name. He paid a $50

fine on the disorderly person charge on

August 22, 1959.

In addition, this

information was discussed with the

Assistant United States Attorney, Camden,

New Jersey, who advised he declined prose-

cution for

violation of the Selective

Service Act in view of Mr. Hornbeck's

recent enlistment in the United States

Marine Corps Reserve.

Bar Affiliations

Mr. Hornbeck is eligible to practice law in the

State of California and the State of Colorado.

No grievances

have been filed against him.

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. Hornbeck:

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Peedingn

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Hurst

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Malarney

July 15, 1979

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairman

Select Cormittee on Assassinations

Unitod Statos House of Representatives

washington, D. C.

• Doas Nix. Chairman:

In accordance with a request riceived fron you

on Junc 16, 1977, an Investigation has been conducted con-

corning Miss Margo Blaine Jackson.

Transmitted herewith

are to copies of a sunmary nevorandun containing the resulte

of chia

investigation

Sincerely Yours,

Clarence M1. Kelley

Director

Enclosuzes (2)

DJM:diw (IX)

(7)

NOTE: Chairman above committee requested investigation of

Jackson for staff position. Investigation complete. Jackson's

father, Edward Jackson, has had five arrests for DWI and D & D.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

July 15, 1977

MARGO ELAINE JACKSON

THE INVESTIGATION OF MISS JACKSON COVERED

INQUIRIES AS TO HER CHARACTER, LOYALTY, AND GENERAL

STANDING,

BUT NO INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OF HER INCOME.

Birth

Miss Jackson was born on July 9, 1954, in

Shreveport, Louisiana.

Education

Miss Jackson attended Howard University, Washington,

D. C., from August, 1972, to December, 1975, when

she was

graduated, receiving a B.A. degree.

She enrolled in a master's

program at Howard University in September, 1975, and is pres-

ently attending on a part-time basis.

Employment

June,

1972, to

August, 1972

June, 1973, to

August, 1973

September, 1973, to

May, 1975;

and

September,

1976,

to

May, 1977

Law

firm of Stone, Thompson

and Edwards, Shreveport,

Louisiana, as a typist

Department of Public Safety,

Shreveport, Louisiana, as a

typist

Howard University,

Washington,

D. C., on a part-time and

full-time basis as a typist,

secretary, research coordinator,

and tutor

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Margo Elaine Jackson

Half brother

Edward Dixon

New Orleans, Louisiana

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Miss Jackson's close relatives advised they

are reputable individuals.

Credit and Arrest Checks

Information has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either no record or no additional pertinent information

concerning Miss Jackson.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Miss Jackson or her close relatives,

except the following:

Records of the Shreveport Police

Department, Shreveport, Louisiana,

indicate that Miss Jackson's

father, Edward Jackson, has been

arrested for the following offenses:

drunk and disorderly on December 23,

1934, for which he paid a $25 fine;

driving while intoxicated on

November 3, 1963, for which he paid a

$250.50 fine; driving while intoxicated

on June 16, 1965, for which he paid a

$352.50 fine; drunk and disorderly on

October 26, 1965, for which he paid a

$52.50 fine; and driving while intoxi-

cated, third offense, on

May 25, 1967,

for which he paid a $502.50 fine.

Agency Checks

Information has been received from the Bureau of

Personnel Investigations,

Civil Service Commission, indicating

ite files contain no additional pertinent information con-

cerning Miss Jackson.

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Your

May 9, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairman

Select Committee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear, Mr. Chairman:

Reference is made to my letter dated April 29,

1977, which farnished you the results of investigation

concerning M. Gene Bandolph, Johnson: Transmitted herewith

are two coples ol a supplemental summary memorandum con-

taining the results of additional

investigation conducted

concerning Mi. Johnson.

This concludes the investigation in this matter -

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M, Kelley

Director

Enclosures (8)

NOTE: Interviews of six former associates in U. S. Attorney's

Office, Washington, D. C., conducted. Four would not recommend,

one did, and one felt not

qualified to recommend

Three

internal memoranda

from Dept, of Justice and U. S. Attorney's

office obtained and set forth,! InVestigation complete.

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(7)

BEG D-CIA

KICHLE

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20595

May 9, 1977

GENE RANDOLPH JOHNSON

The information contained in this summary

memorandum supplements the information contained in

a summary memorandum dated April 29, 1977.

Interviews

Donald E. Campbell, Chief, Major Crimes

Division, Office of the United States Attorney for the

District

of Columbia, Washington, D. C., advised that

information contained in the files of the Office of the

United States Attorney reveals Mr. Johnson was called in 1973

to testify before a grand jury in a case entitled

"United States vs. Simpson," Criminal Docket 664-73.

He said this matter involved gambling activities and

corruption in the District of Columbia. He said the

files reveal that during the course of the Federal Grand

Jury investigation, information was developed indicating

Johnson had a close association with one Charles L.

McDaniel, also known as "Black Danny," a convicted gambler

and notorious underworld figure, and one Adolphus Wiggan,

also known as

"Face," who was an associate of MeDaniel's.

He said as a result of these associations Mr. Johnson was

called to testify in the Simpson matter.

Mr. Campbell said he is not personally acquainted

with Mr. Johnson; however, he is aware of the fact

that Mr. Johnson's testimony before the Federal Grand Jury

concerning his contacts with various gambling figures was

generally unconvincing. He said he believes Mr. Johnson is

generally regarded

Government.

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POSTPONE-KNT INPORMATION SHEET (JFK MATERIALS)

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

One or more of the following statements, where indicated,

explain this deletion (these deletions).

Deletions were made pursuant to the postponement

rationale indicated below with no segregable material

available for disclosure. All references relate to

Section 6 of the "President John F. Kennedy Assassination

Records Collection Act of 1992."

subsection 1A (intelligence agent's identity)

[ ]

Subsection 1B (intelligence source or method)

[]

Subsection IC (other matter relating to military

defense, intelligence operations or

the conduct of foreign relations)

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subsection. ? (living person who provided

confidential information)

subsection 3:

(unwarranted invasion of privacy)

Subsection 4

(cooperating individual or foreign

government, currently requiring

protection)

[] Subsection 5

(security or protective procedure,

currently or expected to be utilized)

[] Information pertained to a matter unrelated to the JFK

Assassination investigation.

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The following number is to be used for reference

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Gene Randolph Johnson

Robert L. Keuch, Deputy Assistant Attorney

General, Criminal Division, Department of dustice,

¡ashington, D. C., made available the file concerning

Mr. Johnson.

The

file contained a letter of commendation

from the United States Attorney for the District of

columbia to it. Johnson dated March 2, 1972, concerning

Johnson's willingness in testifying against a brother

member of the bar in a narcotics matter.

The files also

contained a memorandum dated January 25, 1974,

Johnson to the Assistant Attorney General, Criminal

Division, Department of Justice; a memorandum dated

February 1, 1974, from James F.

Mcallin, Assistant United

United States Attorney;

Silbert to the Assistant Attorney General. Copies of

the latter three memoranda are enclosed herewith.

J. Theodore flesman, Attorney, Mesman and

Wesman,

Rockville, Maryland, was Interviewed in the

Office of Donald E. Campbell, Chief, Major Crimes

Division, Office of the United States Attorney for the

District of Columbia, Washington, D. C.

Mr. Wiesman said

he was formerly an Assistant United States Attorney and

was

"lead counsel" handling the investigation concerning

a matter in which Mr. Johnson appeared as a grand jury

witness to testify concerning his, Mr. Johnson's,

association with certain gambling figures in the

Washington,

D. C., area. He said that based on a review of the files

and records

concerning that investigation, and based on

his recollection of Mr. Johnson, he would

not recommend

Mr. Johnson for employment with

the United States Government.

Mr. Wiesman said he does not desire to offer any further

comment since he is no longer an employee of the Office

of the United States Attorney, and feels any further

comment should be made as an official statement from the

Office of the United States Attorney.

James F. McMullin, Attorney, Department of

Justice, Washington, D. C.,

was interviewed in Cambridge,

Massachusetts®

He said he

1s presently on a training

assignnent and is attending Harvard University as a

candidate for an M.A. degree. He said during 1972 he

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commenced an assignment as an Assistant United States

Attorney in the District of Columbia to investigate

gambling operations.

He said during this period a major

investigation was underway concerning gambling,

corruption,

and the possible bribery of local police officials.

The

Washington, D. C., Metropolitan Police Department assisted

in the investigation.

During the investigation, legal

authority was obtained in 1972 to monitor the telephone at

the residence of Charles L. McDaniel, a local gambler.

McDaniel was subsequently convicted

on gambling charges and

was later summoned to testify before a Federal Grand Jury.

He refused to do so and was given a six-month sentence for

contempt.

Mr. McMullin said the monitoring or "tap" on

McDaniel's telephone produced two conversations that were

matters of concern to the Office of the United States

Attorney. He said information concerning these conversa-

tions, as well as other matters, is contained in a memoran-

dum dated February 1, 1974, authored by him and directed

to the United States

Attorney. He said one of the central

points of concern emanating from these two intercepted

telephone conversations was the identity of "the judge"

and "another judge." He said one of the participants in

one

of the conversations was confronted with a transcript

of the call and identified "the judge" as Mr. Johnson.

He said there was some concern also as to whether the

comment about "another judge" was indicative of a possible

entree to a member of the judiciary in the District of

Columbia. Mr. McMullin said Mr. Johnson, who at the

time was

an attorney assigned to the Criminal Division

of the Department of Justice, had been known to him since

1970. He said because Mr. Johnson was identified as

"the judge," and since he was scheduled to be a witness in

"United States vs. Simpson" based on his prior testimony

various aspects of the matter, particularly since it appeared

Mr. Johnson would be a witness

in the Simpson case. He said they

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discussed Mr. Johngon's association with Charles L.

McDaniel, which Mr. Johnson described as "social" and he

said the

association was in no way a compromise of his

employment with the Department of Justice.

Mr. McMullin

said they also discussed the facts concerning one of the

intercepted telephone calls and the fact that Mr. Johngon

had been identified as "the judge." He said Mr. Johnson

told him he had asked one "Skip" Adams to place the call

to McDaniel

Johnson told him that shortly after the call he

visited at McDaniel's residence to inform McDaniel he

and'his family would not be attending a Thanksgiving Day

affair being hosted by McDaniel.

Mr. McMullin said considering all the circumstances,

those being an early morning phone call to McDaniel

known gambling figure; Mr. Johnson's subsequent visit with

conversation between Mr.

Impression in his mind that Mr. Johnson was not being

candid in explaining the real purpose for his visit to

MeDaniel.

Mr. McMullin®

she admitted she was Mr Johnson's mistress

and said when they arrived at MeDaniel's home, Mr. Johnsor

went upstairs with McDaniel and remained there some time

while other gueste were in the recreation room.

He said,

taking all things together, he found it difficult to

believe Mr. Johnson visited McDaniel only for the purpose

of declining an invitation.

He said he also questioned Mr. Johnson concerning

the fact that when one "Monk" Moore, a gambler and heroin

dealer, was arrested, Mr. Johnson's

telephone numbers were

found in Moore's address

book.

He said Mr. Johnson told

him he had only a casual social acquaintance with Moore.

He also told him of having met Moore's girlfriend or mistress,

who at one time had been employed in his, Mr. Mclullin's,

office. Mr.

Molullin said this fact "as not discovered until

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employee in the Office of the United States Attorney, then

why had not Mr. Johnson reported this information to

girl's superiors.

He said Mr. Johnson replied that since

the FBI.

He did say he had reported the matter to Luke Moore,

Chief Judge, superior Court Division. Mr. AcMullin

de subsequently inquired of Judge moore if Mr. Johnson

had so advised him.

nea of sude moore le

He said Judge Moore recalled that

after "Monk" Moore

was arrested and his girlfriend's

employment was ascertained, Mr. Johnson came to him and

insisted he had told Judge Moore about it earlier, but

Judge Moore did not recall Mr. Johnson's having done so.

Mr. McMullin said after the discussion with

Mr. Johnson on January 24, 1974, he had no further associa-

tion with him.

Mr. Johnson was

not called as a witness in

the Simpson case, which was later dismissed. He said shortly

after their discussion he received an inquiry from his

superiors asking why he was investigating Mr. Johnson.

He said he then prepared the memorandum of February 1, 1974,

which is on file either in the Department of Justice or in

the Office of the United States Attorney. Mr. McMullin

said even though Mr. Johnson was well acquainted with

many

people on all levels of the black community, he cannot

Johnson's association with gamblers.

He pointed

out that although the investigation failed to show Mr. Johnson

had knowledge of gambling operations or was otherwise

involved in any wrongful activity, he is convinced Mr. Johnson

was less than candid in discussing his associations with the

gambling element in the District of Columbia.

He also said

he cannot condone Mr. Johnson's relationship

with the young

lady who drove them

to McDaniel's home.

He noted the young

lady admitted she and Mr. Johnson

were engaged in an

adulterous relationship.

He said he would not recommend

Mr. Johnson for a position of trust and confidence.

WilliamS. Block, Assistant United States Attorney,

Fraud Division, Office of the United states Attorney for the

District of Columbia, Washington, D. C., advised he has

known Mr. Johnson since June, 1970,

and

was associated with

him until September, 1972.

He said Mr. Johnson is a gregarious

person with an outgoing personality who impressed him as

being alert and possessing an excellent memory. He said

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he has seen Mr. Johnson on an infrequent basis since 1972,

but whenever they meet Mr. Johnson always remembers him and

Mr. Block said inasmuch as their contacts have

* 1a sonne

been limited he does not feel he is in a position to evaluate

Mr. Johnson's qualifications and could furnish no further

comments concerning him.

George W. Calhoun, Chief, Special Litigation

Section, Criminal

Division, Department of Justice, Washington,

D. C., advised he has known Mr. Johnson since 1970 and was

professionally associated with him from 1970 to 1976.

He

said he supervised Mr. Johnson for approximately a one-

year, period.

He said Mr. Johnson is a pleasant, even-

tempered

and affable person who, as an attorney, was

competent, trustworthy, and helpful. He said Mr. Johnson's

morals, patriotism, and reputation are above reproach.

Mr. Calhoun said he recalls several years ago

Mr. Johnson was called to testify before a grand jury

concerning his apparent association with various known

gamblers at social functions.

He said it is his recollection

that one gambler, after being arrested, was found to have

a notebook in which Mr. Johnson's home and office telephone

numbers were listed.

He said he believes Mr. Johnson used

poor judgment in

over, he believer soctating with such people. He noted, how-

Johnson has learned and profited by

mistake in judgment.

He said in his opinion such a matter,

should certainly not bar Mr. Johnson from holding a position

of trust and confidence and he so endorsed lr. Johnson,

stating that he would gladly rehire Mr. Johnson.

of the United States Attorney for the Distriet of

Washington, D. C., advised he became acquainted with

Mr. Johnson in 1973.

He said at that time he also became

aware of Mr. Johnson's association with several gambling

figures in

Washington, D. C. He said Mr. Johnson subsequently

testified before a grand jury concerning police corruption

and gambling.

He said in this regard he is of the opinion

that Mr. Johnson's admissions concerning his close relation-

ships with various gamblers constituted

a display of a

"division of loyalty and conflict of interests" on

Mr. Johnson's behalf. He said because of this he would not

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recommend Mr. Johnson as being suitable for employment with

the United States Government in a position of trust and

confidence.

Agency Check

The files of the Bureau of Personnel Investigations,

Civil Service Commission contain no record concerning

Mr. Johnson.

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UNITED STATES GOVER MENT

Memorandum

SÉPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

TO

FROM

Henry E.. Petersen

Assistant Attorney

• General

Criminal Division

Gene R. Johnson, Attorney

• Internal Security Section

Criminal Division

DATE: January 25, 1974

GRJ : jem

SUBJECT:

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

GRAND JURY: - GAMBLING INVESTIGATION

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To The purpose of this memorandum is: to provide you with

details regarding a suggestion by the United States Attorney's

Office for the District of: Columbia that I assist them in

obtaining evidence in a criminal investigation involving

associates: of mine in the Black community.

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By way of background, I came to washington.D..C. in

1964. attended Howard University Law School and graduated

in 19670x. I have worked as a Deputy United States Marshal

(January 1968 - September 1969), a Staff Assistant in the

United States Attorney's Office (September 1969 - March 1971),

Tand have been an attorney with the Department of: Justice

since March 1971. I have many associates in Washington's..?

Black community, as well as the Prosecutor's Office and the

Police Department. From my experience in living in washington,

it has not been uncommon for known gamblers in the Black

community to socialize and associate with Black political

leaders, professionals, judges, lawyers, police officers and

government officials and employees at all levels. In that

connection I have, over the years, attended social functions

and frequented restaurants where known gamblers have been

present.

Because of my knowledge of the Black community,

and my associates, I have been called upon from time to time

to

assist the Office of the Attorney General and the United

States Attorney's Office in such matters as criminal prosecu-

tions and community relations.

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On two occasions, April 27 and May 23, 1973, I appeared

before a grand jury for the United States District Court for

the District of Columbia and was interrogated regarding

• certain of my associates. Prior to each appearance, I

informed my immediate superior at the Department of Justice,

Mr. Edward Szukelewicz, then Chief of the Selective Service

Unit.

At my first appearance before the grand jury in April

1973, I was questioned about my activities during the early

morning hours of November 23, 1972. That evening I had

visited a lady friend who, later that night, drove me to

Billy Simpson's Restaurant in the 3700 block of Georgia

Avenue, N. W. I arrived at the restaurant at about 2:00 a.m.

and went to the second floor where I saw Skip Adams, an

acquaintance, who was talking on the phone, which I later

learned was tapped by the District of columbia Police, to

:Charles McDaniels, a known gambler. I told Adams to tell

McDaniels that I wanted to see him; it was important, and

not to mention my name.

Shortly thereafter, Adams, my lady friend and I went

to McDaniels' home on Iowa Avenue, N. W. Upon entering

the house I asked one of the young ladies present where McDaniels

was and she said, "upstairs".. As I got to the top of the

stairs, I saw McDaniels sitting on the bed talking with a

man whom I did not know.. I waited a moment, the man left,

McDaniels greeted me and said that we could talk while he

shaved. I told him that my family and I would not be

coming to his Thanksgiving party the afternoon of the 23rd,

because we were having a quiet family dinner at home.

McDaniels appeared upset because some of the other people

who had been invited

had also cancelled out and he said that

he had spent a lot of money for food and liquor. I apologized

to him and don't believe that we talked for more than 15 or

20 minutes.

During that first appearance before the grand jury. I

was asked by the prosecutor what it was that was so important

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that I had to tell McDaniels and I testified that I had no

: recollection. On my second appearance before the same grand

jury, I was asked the same question and testified that I had

had an opportunity to think it

over since my first appearance

and stated that 'I discussed the Thanksgiving party with

McDaniels and the fact that my family and I regretted that

we would not be able to attend.

While I was with McDaniels on November 23, the young

lady, who drove me to his home, called me and said that she

was ready to leave. I left McDaniels, walked her to her

car and returned to the McDaniels' home where a small party

was in progress in the basement. Present were MaDaniels,

Adams, two young ladies and I. A short time later, Billy

Simpson, the restaurant owner, came in. We had a few drinks

and Simpson left and later on, Adams and I left together.

I am relating these facts because I was questioned before

the grand jury about these events and I have later learned

that Adams had made some phone calls from the McDaniels' phone,

-which had also been tapped by the D. C. Police Department and,

during that telephone call, Adams made reference to a "meeting".

In my second appearance before the same grand jury on

May 23, I was sworn in and advised of my rights and again

questioned by the Assistant United States Attorney about

my previous testimony regarding the events of the morning of

November 23, 1972. I testified as I had in the first session.

The Assistant then read to me a list of telephone numbers

which included my old home phone number, my new home phone

number, my number at work and the number of the United states

Attorney's witness room.

He asked that I identify the numbers,

which I did, except for the witness room number which I could

not immediately recall. Subsequently, after a suggestion by

the Assistant that it was the telephone number for the witness

room, I recalled that it, in fact, was.

The numbers were, I

believe, written in a notebook taken from Monk Moore at the

time of his arrest for gambling and narcotics violations.

I have known Monk Moore for about five years and have talked

with him various times. on the phone, and it is my best

recollection that I probably gave him my numbers so he.could

call me regarding such things as tickets for ball games and

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I was then interrogated regarding any association with

Moore, and I testified that I knew him. I was asked if I

knew Moore was a gambler and I responded that I always thought

of him as a "flat-foot hustler", (pool shark, card player

and crapshooter), but not involved in illegal gambling.

During the time I have known Moore, I have never known him

to have been arrested or charged with any criminal activity.

I was also questioned about Moore's girl friend who worked

in the United States Attorney's Office and I testified that

I had known her and reported to then Chief Assistant United

States Attorney for

the Superior Court, Luke Moore, that she

was Monk Moore's girl friend.

At one of the grand jury sessions,. I was asked if I

had ever told Simpson or McDaniels that I was "putting

together some information". I testified truthfully that

I had never made that

statement nor had ever put together

information for Simpson of McDaniels or anyone else. I

later learned that in a tapped telephone conversation,

Simpson had made the statement that he had "a judge putting

together some information" for him. I am known in the Black

community as "The Judge" and Simpson has stated that he was

not referring to a judge, but to "The Judge, Gene Johnson"

Simpson has

since been charged with making inconsistent

statements before

the grand jury. The telephone conversation

in which a reference was made to "a judge" or "The Judge"

was made on November 1l in a telephone conversation between

McDaniels and Simpson. : Simpson has testified that I was in

his restaurant on November 11 and that I had some young ladies

Simpson wanted McDaniels, a bachelor, to meet. When I was

questioned about whether I was at Simpson's on November 11,

I testified that I had absolutely no recollection.

During my second appearance, I was also questioned

regarding any association with Bernice Thompson, a known

thief and drug user, who was arrested in 1972 for grand

larceny. After her arrest she had expressed concern to me

about the possibility of going to jail and I referred her to

•a Black attorney. I told her at one time, prior

to her

appearance in court, that since she had not been charged

with a crime of violence, had a liberal judge and a good

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lawyer, that she probably would not go to jail. However,

she was sentenced from one to three years.

Apparently,

she had been overheard in a telephone conversation with

McDaniels that she was upset with me because I had said

she would probably not do any time and, in fact, was given

a prison sentence. I testified that I did absolutely

nothing to affect her sentence in any way. I believe she

said the same thing.

Before my second appearance before the grand jury and

because I was concerned about the fact that I had been called

again, I asked Assistant United States Attorney Martin Linsky

whether I was the subject of a criminal investigation and he

said,no. After the session was over, Linsky apologized for

"being rough on me" and I replied that he was only doing his

job.: I heard nothing from the United States Attorney's

Office for 8 months until January 21, 1974, when I received

a call from Assistant United States Attorney James McMullin,

Deputy Chief of the Major Crimes Section, who asked me to

come to his office to discuss "the Billy Simpson matter".

I met with Assistant United States Attorneys McMullin

and John Drury the morning of January 22 and they advised me

that our conversation would be "off the record". We talked

for approximately 2-1/2 hours and I underwent a vigorous

interrogation. They said my grand jury testimony was evasive

and while they stated that I was not involved in any criminal

activity, they suggested that I was involved in activities

which might be considered "grossly improper".

Toward the end of our conversation, they indicated that

they needed help in their investigation and that I might be

of some assistance.

They asked me for some suggestions on how

I might be able to help them. After I indicated that I had

no ideas, they asked me what my reaction would be if I were

to be wired for sound (a body recorder) or be used to make

consent phone calls (which would be taped) to certain of my

associates in the Black community, such as McDaniels and

Simpson, who are the targets of their investigations.

They

said that I should think about it because of the possibility

that the information which had been developed during the

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investigation would be brought out at Simpson's trial and

they would have to provide all details to Assistant Attorney

General Petersen who they thought would probably have to

dismiss me from the Department of Justice. They stated

further that while in their opinion I was not guilty of any

criminal conduct, that I was involved in what they considered

to be "gross improprieties".

They cautioned me not to discuss this with anyone ex-

cept my attorney. However, because of my concern about this

matter, that evening I discussed it with my wife, my minister,

my attorney and the President of the Black Bar Association.

Each advised me not to do it and expressed shock that the

United States Attorney's Office would even make

such a

suggestion. On January 23, I advised my immediate superiors

and Mr. Maroney of these events and I would appreciate the

opportunity of discussing this matter with you.

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EARL J. SILBERT

United States Attorney

• Feb. 1, 1974

JAMES F. MCMULLIN®

Assistant United States Attorney

te tars

Interview of Gene R. Johnson

rate mee dogg

we Come Ged Wide

This memorandum is submitted in response to your request for

a written summary of my interview of Gene R. Johngon.: As you

are

aware, Deputy Assistant Attorney General Kevin I. Maroney has

also expressed an interest in this matter. While I have endeavored,

of course, to make this memorandun complete and accurate, It is not

intended to be a verbatim recapitulation of Mr. Johnson's responses

to my inquiries.

male dead aili.

mon coolines:

war.

On Tuesday, January 22, 1974, at approximately 10:00 a.m.,

Mr.

Johnson arrived at my office. I had requested that. he come

for two reasons: 1.) he will be called to testify in United States

da he voffice.

V. Simpson, Criminal No. 664-73, which has been assigned to me for

trial; 2.) in the course of a protracted federal grand jury investi-

gation into gambling and corruption in the District of Columbia, it

was developed that Mr. Johnson had a close association with Charles

I.. MeDaniel ("Black Danny"), a convicted gambler and notorious

underworld figure,

and with Adolphus Wiggans ('Face"), a business

associate of MeDaniel.

Inasmuch as I have known Mr. Johnson as a colleague since

July of 1970, we passed the first ten minutes exchanging pleasant-

Iles about family and career matters.: At approximately 10:10 a.m.,

ve were joined by Assistant United States Attorney John E. Drury,

III,

who is assisting me in the preparation of the Simpson trial.

I was the protagonist in the interview of Mr. Johnson, with Mr.

Drury occasionally contributing his own observations upon the mat-

ters being discussed. In interviewing Mr. Johnson, I was initially

disturbed by his seeming inability to perceive that his regular

association with a convicted underworld figure might not necessar-

ily be in harmony with his responsibilities as an attorney in the

Department of Justice. In an effort to remove this obstacle to

communication, we discussed the principle of agency law that an

agent owes undivided loyalty to his principal.

Mr.

Johnson main-

tained that he was loyal to the Department and that his social re-

lationship with McDaniel had in no way compromised him. To illus-

trate my point, I told Mr. Johnson that I was going to pose some

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hypothetical situations to him. I prefaced my outlining of these

situations with an unambiguous statement that these situations

were for purposes of illustration and should not be construed as

requests for action on his part. Mr. Johnson acknowledged that

he understood what I was saying. The first of these situations

was then outlined to Mr. Johnson: what would his response be if

he were asked to make a telephone call to McDaniel, which call

would be recorded and used against McDaniel if the conversation

were incriminating? After some apparent consideration and much

head shaking, Mr. Johnson replied that he would not be able to

accede to such a request because he liked McDaniel and would be

required to move to another city if he made such a call. The

second hypothetical situation was then outlined: what would be

Mr. Johnson's response if he were asked to engage Billy Simpson,

whose pending case was adverted to above, in a conversation about

Simpson's alleged perjury before the grand jury, after being

equipped with a concealed transmitter?

Again, Mr. Johnson mani-

fested

grave distress and indicated that he could not undertake

such

a mission.' I was satisfied that Mr. Johnson now understood

my point about undivided loyalty and understood the context in

which the situations were presented to him.

I am certain

that I

repeated to him, with emphasis, that in fact no such requests

were being made

of him.

i...

It should be noted that I was not making any such request of

Mr. Johnson, in fact, under the guiseeof outlining hypothetical

situations. To begin with, I was not authorized by my superiors,

either within the office or the Department of Justice, to pursue

such a course.

Secondly, the prospect of converting a Department

lawyer into a

"special employee" is of dubious appeal, as a gen-

eral matter.

Moreover, even if such a project were to be under-

taken and were it to succeed, any "evidence" obtained is clearly

Inadmissible under Massiah.

Finally, and most pragmatically, my

judgment is that the risk of obtaining only the most pious self-.

serving declarations from such an enterprise is too great.

We then proceeded to discuss different topics which arose

during Mr. Johnson's two appearances before the grand jury. As

you will recall, when "Honk" Moore, a well-known gambler, was

arrested on gambling and narcotics charges, we were chagrined to

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learn that his mistress of long standing had been employed in our

office in a position of trust and sensitivity. When Moore's ad-

dress book was examined after seizure, it was found to contain four

telephone numbers pertaining to Mr. Johnson. These numbers were

that on at the dearer and on to nex

son acknowledged having had a casual, social relationship with

Moore.

On occasion they had had drinks together and Mr. Johnson

recalled at least one visit to Moore's home, where he met Moore'3

mistress. I asked Mr. Johnson if, when this lady came to work in

our office,. he had brought to the

attention of any of the super-

visors the

relationship between her and Moore. He remarked that

her employment meant that she had passed her F.B.I. security check

and that it.was not his function to backstop the Bureau. Before

the grand jury, Ms.. Johnson observed that if every woman who had

ever been in bed with a gambler were to be disqualified from employ-

ment, the Government would find itself without secretaries. Notwith-

standing Mr. Johnson's disclaimer of responsibility, he recalled

that he had brought..the.matter.to the attention.of

the then Chief

of the Superior Court Division, Judge Luke Moore, but could not re-

member any details of the information that he had furnished. I have

• subsequently telephoned Judge Moore to attempt-to verify Mr. John-

son's account. Judge Moore does not remember that Mr. Johnson ever

made any mention of this potential problem; however, Judge Moore

does remember that, after "Monk. Moore was

arrested and his connec-

tion with a member of our staff was learned, Mr. Johnson came to

him and insisted that he had warned Judge Moore. Remaining questions

addressed to Mr. Johnson about his relationship with "Monk" Moore

elicited uninformative responses.

"Monk" Moore's cases, Criminal

Numbers 813-73 and 814-73, are expected to proceed to trial in the

near future.

..:

Another topic covered with Mr. Johnson was his relationship

with Adolphus Wiggans ("Face"). Mr. Johnson identified "Face"

as

his closest and dearest friend. "Face" has been convicted of

violating

local A.B.C. Board regulations and is reputed to be

"fronting" for MeDaniel in the operation of a local restaurant

"Face's."

conse because oc McDaniel is himself ineligible for an A.3.C. 1I-

his criminal record. Mr. Johnson somewhat disin-

Benuausly and umperquasively declated that he was unaware pacanthing

untoward in "Face's" background or business enterprise.

does have a partner of record in his restaurant, a young woman

was formerly employed in our office in a position of sensitiv-

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ity, Algina Ross. When in our employ, Ms. Ross was responsible

for encoding data for the PROMIS program, necessitating her handling

on a dally basis any number of misdemeanor and felony case jackets.

Ms. Ross was extremely uncooperative with the grand jury investiga-

tion. While she claimed to have invested her own money in the res-

taurant, police intelligence indicates that she, like "Face," is a

nominee for MeDaniel. This judgment is supported by the benefits

derived from the enterprise by the three persons apparently in-

volved. Ms. Ross has not received so much as a nickel in return

on her investment of thousands of dollars, which she asserts she

assiduously saved from her Government salary.

"Face" draws two-

hundred dollars per week as the proprietor. McDaniel, a sometime

"getter as the restaurant roundrel Ey do laeg pimate"

employment in a very long time. It scarcely requires statement

that we are concerned about these matters and the possibility that

Mr. Johnson might have been involved in any of the arrangements.

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We are particularly troubled by two related

episodes in which

Mr. Johnson concedes his participation. The first of these involves

a monitored telephone conversation between "Skip" Adams and McDaniel.

Adams, telephoning from Billy Simpson's restaurant at about 2:00

a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, 1972, Informs McDaniel that there is some-

one who wishes to speak with McDaniel about a very important matter.

He assures MeDaniel that, notwithstanding the hour, MeDaniel would

be pleased to receive this person at his home.

When McDaniel

presses for the identity of the person, Adams explains that he is

not supposed to use the person's name but finally states that it

is the judge who is with

him." MeDaniel expresses immediate recog-

nition of who "the judge" is, chuckles at his reluctance to speak

on the telephone, and assures Adams that he will receive "the

judge." Although Adams Initially denied making such a call, he has

subsequently identified Mr. Johnson as

"the judge."

Mr. Johnson

explains that he has acquired the soubriquet of "the judge" perhaps

because of his judicial demeanor.

At first, Mr. Johnson could only

recall that he had, indeed, asked Adams to call McDaniel on his be-

half, not to use his name, and to advise McDaniel that he had some-

thing important to tell McDiniel at that time. Mr. Johnson could

not recall what that important message could have been.

Subsequent-

ly, Mr. Johnson remembered what it was that he had to tell MeDaniel

in person, at that hour - something that he did not want to say over

the telephone, something that had to be communicated Immediately:

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that Mr. Johnson would not be coming to McDanial's home for Thanks-

giving dinner.

?:?

The second episode involves MI. Johnson's going to Medaniel's

home shortly after the Adams-McDaniel conversation related above.

Mir. Johnson was accompanied by a young woman, with whom he had

slept earlier that evening, and who is employed. by one of the most

active bail bondsmen in the city. Also at MeDaniel's home during

MI. Joinson's visit were Adams, Billy Simpson, and two women whose

names. Mr. Johnson cannot recall. When she arrived at MeDaniel's

home, she and Mr.. Johnson were admitted by McDaniel. : McDaniel sug-

gested that she have a drink with the others: in the basement recre

ation room.: He and Mr.. Johnson repaired to an upper floor and re--

mained there for approximately one-half hour. She inferred from

one of Mr. Jonnson's remarks to MeDaniel that there was some problem

that they needed to discuss. The remark was to the effect that Mr.

Johnson was disputing the truth of something that lcdaniel had ap

parently learned. Because of the late hour and the amount of liquor

she had consumed, Mr. Johnson's date was anxious to return houe..

After waiting in

the basement for some time, she called up to MI.

Jonson, requesting that he join her. Mr. Johnson assured her that

he would be with her promptly but remained upstalrs.:. Aiter a second

Importuning, Mr. Johnson came down and escorted her to her car.

He

told her that he was returning: to McDaniel's home. At approximately

6:00 a.w., Mr. Johnson came to her apartment and dozed there for two

-hours.

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Mr. Johnson informs us that he had heard that Medaniel was

having a party in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day.: MI..

Johnson therefore decided to stop by and tell McDaniel that he would

not be coming for dinner. When I used the word "meeting" to des-:

cribe MI. Johnson's upstairs conversation with MeDaniel, Mr. Join-.

son balked very strongly. It was not until I had read him the first

five definitions of "meeting" from Webster's New Collegiate Diction-

ary that he accepted my choice of words. Mr. Johnson stressed that

the only matter that he had discussed with MeDaniel during their up-

stairs meeting was the matter of the dinner invitation. Mr. Johnson

expressed amazement that anyone could question his association with

Mclaniel. He explained that his work in the Internal Security

Division could not possibly be of any interest to lieDaniel.

He ac-

knowledged his awareness of MeDaniel's "reputation" as a gambler,

but adamantly denied that he personally possessed any support for

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that reputation. He traced his acquaintance with McDaniel to their

mutual friend,

"Face."

During the period of time that Mr. Johnson

was at McDaniel's home, Adams made talaphone calls to his mistress

and his wife, in that order. He stressed to each that he was being

detained by very important matters Involving himself, Simpson,

McDanial, and Mr. Johnson. Adams told each that he would explain

in fuller detail when next he saw her.

At approximately the noon hour, Mr. Johnson advised us that he

had an appointment to be interviewed by "Monk" Moore's defense at-

torney. We agreed to terminate the interview at that time and to ..?

resume at the earliest convenient time.

Prior to leaving, Mr.

John-

son asked if he should make himself available to Billy Simpson's

attorney for a pra-trial interview. I reminded him that a witness

is the property of neither party to a lawsuit and that it would be

unethical for me to suggest that he not meet with the attorney for

Simpson.

Mr. Johnson asked if he should discontinue his association

with McDaniel and "Face."

I told him that he was free to do as he

thought best, but I personally doubted that such associations ad-

vanced his interests. I concluded the interview by asking Mr. John-

son to think carefully about whether he had any information about

gambling and corruption which he had not disclosed. I felt then,

and I feel now, that Mr. Johnson has not been candid with us.. It

is a distressing irony that one of the few persons who is intimately

acquainted with high-level gamblers, judges, and police officers, is

an attorney with the Department.

The irony

is compounded by his

sponses to our inquiries: Mr. Johnson professes to have not the

slightest knowledge of gambling or corruption. In the course of the

Simpson trial, Mr. Johnson's relationship with McDaniel will surely

come to public attention. Simpson falsely denied to the grand jury

that he had told McDaniel that there was some information being pre-

pared for MeDaniel's use by a judge. Simpson has since suggested

that he was confused in his initial appearance by the word

"judge"

and that it might well have been Mr. Johnson who had some informa-

tion for MeDaniel. It is imperative that we continue our interview

of Mr. Johnson.

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Memorandum

TO

_PARTMENT OF JUSTICE

• : Henry E. Petersen

Assistant Attorney General

DATE: February 7, 1974

FROM

EgS

Earl J. Silbert

United States Attorney

SUBJECT: Department of Justice Employee Gene Johnson

Pursuant to our recent telephone conversation re-

lating to the questioning and grand jury appearance of

Gene Johnson, an attorney in the Internal Security

Section of the Criminal Division, I requested James

McMullin, the Deputy Chief of our Major Crimes Division

and the Assistant who interviewed Mr. Johnson, to

furnish me an account of what happened. He has done so.

A copy of his memorandum is enclosed.

As the memorandüm indicates, the interview and grand

jury appearance of Mr. Johnson arose out of the indict-

ment in United States v. Simpson, Criminal Case No. 664-

73...

That indictment, a copy of which is also enclosed,

arose out of the investigation conducted by Mr. Wieseman.

Trial is presently set for February 19, 1974.

The defendant Simpson is charged with perjury and

false declaration for denying before the grand jury

that he told Charles I. McDaniel, a gambler, "that there

was a judge and another judge in his [Simpson's] restau-

rant and that they were fixing up

some information where

Charles L. McDaniel could get it." After Simpson realized

that the conversation he first denied under oath took

place was on tape - from

a wiretap - he changed his story

to the effect that he was not referring to a real judge

in the conversation and therefore honestly answered No.

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Instead he was referring to Gene Johnson who is often

referred to as the Judge. This latter apparently is

true - in certain circles Mr. Johnson often is referred

to as "the Judge."

Mr. Johnson, I am told, has denied that he was in

Simpson's restaurant on the

date in question. It thus

appears that he will be a witness in the Simpson trial

- called by either the Government of the defense or

both. This is why AUSA McMullin concluded his memo-

randum to me stating that Mr. Johnson must be inter-

viewed.' There is also a belief by the Assistants in

the Major Crimes Division that Mr. Johnson knows a

good deal more information concerning gambling and

possible corruption than he has acknowledged.

Above and beyond the at least awkward situation

with Mr. Johnson, this case, of which I was not even

aware until about a month ago, troubles me. : I do not

doubt that the defendant did commit perjury.... The evi-

dence, however, is not strong, and the case will be

very difficult to win.

Moreover, there is in the case

oblique reference to Judge William Thompson which may

well come out at trial and could be construed as an

indirect attack on him by this Office without any

supporting evidence at all. Judge Thompson, as I am

certain you know, is a personally popular individual.

So is the defendant Simpson. This, of course, does

not

preclude prosecution and letting the chips fall

where they may in the appropriate case. I have

reservations, however, whether this is the appropriate

case.

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NOTE: Johnson 1s a former Deputy United States

Marshal; atcorney with United States Attorney'& Office,

Washington, D. C.,, and Department of JustiCe.

Fie

has tuo arrests, one in 1961 for a civil rights

demonstration-disnissed, and in 1966 for forcible rape,

also dismiesed.

He was the subject of a Veterans.

Adrinistration Matter in 1958 for obtaining

unemployment compensation while on G.J. Bill.

Prosecution declined and restitution made.

former associate does not recommend because of

associations with crininal element. Another

reconmends, but points out improper conduct with

opposing lawyers.

One agency check and additional

interviews still out.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGION, D.C. 80585

April 29, 1977

GENE RANDOLPH JOHNSON

THE INVESTIGATION OF MR. JOHNSON COVERED

THE SOURCES OF HIS INCOME.

An applicant-type investigation was conducted

concerning Mr. Johnson in 1967.

The results of that

investigation are included in this summary memorandum

as well as the results of the current inquiry.

Birth

Mr: Johnson was born on October 10, 1937,

In Quincy, Florida.

Education

Mr. Johnson attended Highland Park Community

College, Highland Park, Michigan, from September, 1956, to

June, 1958, receiving no degree.

The records of the

college reveal that on June 13, 1958, he was requested

to withdraw from the college because

of poor grades.

In 1959, exact date not shown, he applied for readmission

and was

denied by the college

on the basis that he

was not considered to be qualified for college work.

He attended Knoxville College,

Knoxville,

Tennessee, from September, 1960, to May, 1964, receiving

a B.A, degree.

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He was enrolled as a correspondence student

at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky,

from February, 1963, to June, 1963, and December, 1963, to

May, 1964, successfully completing two courses in French.

He also attended Howard University, Washington,

D. C., from September, 1964, to June, 1967, receiving

an LL.B. degree.

Military Service

Mr. Johnson enlisted in the United States

Air' Force on

June 11, 1954, and served on active duty

to September 3, 1955, when

he was given a general

discharge under honorable conditions by reason of

"unsuitability for military service."

His service record reveals he was recommended

for an administrative discharge based on his lack of

interest in the military service and a request from his

superiors that he be transferred to another duty section.

On March 25, 1955, he appeared before his unit commander

and requested a transfer from the Supply Group because

he "was bored and thought he was losing his mind."

service record reveals he had previously received

His

counseling by his commanding officer, psychiatrist

chaplain, and immediate supervisors.

was reduced in rank

from airman third class to airmans, he

basic pursuant to Article 15, Uniform Code of military

Justice, based on his commanding officer's disciplinary

action due to MI. Johnson having been apprehended in an

off-limits area in the Old Medina, Casablanca, French Morocço.

the one dedina,

His medical record reveals he was treated for

gonorrhea during the period from January 21 - 24, 1955.

No complications were noted.

Employment

From June, 1958, to September, 1960, Mr. Johnson

was employed by the

Gadsen County Hospital, Quincy,

Florida, as an orderly.

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This person said Mr. Johnson

Washington, D. C., where known members of the criminal

element gathered.

He said one such bar is "Faces" on

Georgia Avenue.

He said he does not mean to imply that

Mr. Johnson Is

dishonest or associates with known

criminals, but merely that it is his belief that a

person in a sensitive position such as Mr. Johnson held

in the Department of Justice should not be seen in such

establishments.

This person also noted that he has observed

Mr. 'Johnson on several occasions having lunch and being

very friendly with various defense attorneys.

He said

although there is nothing improper in such conduct, he does

not feel that such friendliness with opposing counsel is

proper conduct for a Government attorney.

He commented

very favorably concerning Mr. Johnson's character, reputation,

and loyalty, and said he would recommend Mr. Johnson for

a position of trust with the United States Government.

Henry Green, Executive Assistant, Office of the

United States Attorney, District of Columbia, Washington,

D. C., advised he has

known Mr. Johnson since 1969 wher

Mr. Johnson became employed in the Office of the United

States Attorney.

He described Mr. Johnson as a very

friendly and outgoing person.

He noted Mr. Johnson had

difficulty in passing the District of Columbia bar

examination and may not be admitted to practice in the

District of Columbia.

He did say he thinks Mr. Johnson

may have passed the bar, examination in Nebraska.

Mr. Green said he has no reason to question

Mr. Johnson's loyalty to the United States, but he does have

reservations regarding Mr. Johnson

s judgment.

Mr. Johnson was known to associate with known

and exercised poor

judgment in this respect.

through 1971.

He said because of this he could not recommend

Mr. Johnson

for a sensitive

position of trust with the

United States Government.

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Gene Randolph Johnson

Robert R. Stanford, Detective, Bank Robbery

Squad, Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, D. C.

Richard A. Sprague, Attorney, Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania.

Close Relatives

In addition to his wife and son, mentioned

previously, Mr. Johnson has the following close relatives:

Father

Waldorf A. Johnson

Detroit, Michigan

Mother

Thelma Gray McGarrity

Elmira, New York

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mr. Johnson's close relatives advised

they are reputable individuals.

Credit and Arrest Checks

Information has been received from appropriate

cret reporting entere

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either no record or no additional pertinent information

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Mr. Johnson or his close relatives,

except the following:

The files of the Knoxville, Tennessee,

on January 19, 1962, this charge

was

dismissed in City Court. The files

reveal this arrest was

one of many on

October 9, 1961, precipitated by civil

rights demonstrations in front of several

movie theaters in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Johnson

disposition of this charge is shown

as "stricken off the ledger" on

August 3, 1966, by order of the judge.

The files of the Metropolitan Police

washington,

It• Johnson's wife, Delores Jean

C., reveal

Johnson, was given a traffic citation

on December 21, 1971, for "disobeying

a traffic signal." She was judged

or 12, 1.

guilty, but the amount of fine levied

is not

shown.

Bar Affiliations

Mr. Johnson is eligible to practice law in

the State of

Nebraska. No grievances have been filed

against him.

Miscellaneous

Mr. Johnson was the subject of an investigation

in 1958 by this Bureau which concerned a violation of the

Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952.

This matter

was referred to the FBI by the Veterans Administration

based on a determination that Mr. Johnson was receiving

unemployment compensation based on his military service

while also receiving a Veterans Subsistence Allowance

under the G.J. Bill. The United States Attorney, Detroit,

Michigan, declined prosecution of Mr. Johnson on June 4,

1958, on

the grounds of no criminal intent. Mr. Johnsor

made restitution in the amount of $130.

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. Johnson:

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION •

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

October 12, 1977

LILLIAN BARBARA JOHNSON

The information in this summary memorandum

supplements the information contained in a summary memo-

randum dated October 6, 1977.

Miscellaneous

Records of the Superior Court of the District of

Columbia, Civil Division, Landlord and Tenant Branch, indicate

Peerless Property, Washington, D. C., plaintiff, filed

complaints against Lillian Johnson, defendant, on September 24,

1976, and June 9, 1977, for possession of real estate-failure

to pay rent from

September 1, 1976, to October 1, 1976, and from

June 1, 1977, to July 1, 1977, for

Apartment 1 at 1489 Newton

Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C.

On October 15, 1976,

the defendant consented to judement in favor of the

plaintiff,

and judgment was issued. The judgment was vacated on the same

date with a stay of execution to October 30, 1976, with defendant

to pay. On June 28, 1977, an eviction notice was

filed.

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HE s

Peel

1

Mx. Spangler

1 - Mr. Mullen

October 7, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chaiman

Select Committee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Mashington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Chalman:

In accordance with a request received from you on

Septenber 6, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Mra. Lillian Barbara Johnson-

Transnitted herowith

are two coples of a sumary memorandom containing the results

of this investigation.

When a check of the records of the Superior Court of

the District of Columbia, Civil Division, Landlord and Tenant

Branch, concerning Mrs. Johnson has been completed, you will be

advised-

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosuzes (2)

SEE NOTE

PAGE

TWO,

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Note: Johnson recently employed as secretary House Select

Committee on Assassinations, Washington, D. C. Records indicate

she was terminated from one employment for

"unsatisfactory

work"* Also terminated from second employment due to excessive

tardiness, but supervisor recommends if tardiness habit corrected.

Two past due credit accounts located for Johnson. Brother,

Charles, residing in apartment leased to Johnson reportedly

sued for past rent. Several arrests located for brothers,

Charles and Larry-

Johnson advised brother, Larry, incarcerated

in Maryland correctional institution.

Investigation otherwise

favorable. D. C. Superior Court records check outstanding•

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

October 6, 1977

LILLIAN BARBARA JOHNSON

THE INVESTIGATION OF MRS: JOHNSON COVERED INQUIRIES

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

INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OF HER INCOME.

Birth ,

Mrs. Johnson was born on December 6, 1943, in

Washington, D. C., as Lillian Barbara Killens.

Education

Mrs. Johnson attended Dunbar High School,

Washington, D. C., from September, 1959, to June, 1962,

when she was graduated.

She attended Strayer College, Washington, D. C.,

from January, 1972, to June, 1974, on a part-time basis,

receiving no

degree.

Employment

May, 1962,

to

1963, month

unspecified

1963,

months

unspecified

February,

1963,., to

March, 1963

Mrs. Johnson has advised she

was employed as a waitress,

by the Ebbitt Hotelinis

Washington, D. C.

employment could

not be verified

since records are not maintained.

Mrs. Johnson has advised she

was employed as a clerk by

the Department of the Treasury,

Washington, D. C. This

employment could not be verified

through records.

Stoutenburgh's Drug Store,

Washington, D. C., as a clerk

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February,

1968,

to

January, 1970

records do indicate Mrs. Johnson

was employed as a beverage

waitress from April 23, 1972,

to April 25, 1972,

and was

terminated due to

"unsatisfactory

work." The records contain no

additional information concerning

Mrs. Johnson, and no one was

located who recalled her.

Mrs. Johnson has indicated

she was employed

as a secretary

by Harbridge House, Incorporated,

Washington, D. C. This

employment

could not be verified

since records are only maintained

for three years.

Unemployed and residing in

Hyattsville, Maryland

Marcar 1970;,

to

March,

November, 1970,

to

March, 1971; and

Septe ber, 1975, to

March, 1970, to

November, 1970

March, 1971, to

November, 1971

December, 1971, to

January, 1972

American Association of Community

and Junior Colleges,

Washington, D. C., as a secretary

Mrs. Johnson has advised she

was

employed as a waitress by

the Statler Hilton Hotel,

New York, New York. She also

has advised she was employed

as a secretary by the Kennedy

Girls Secretarial Services,

New York, New York, during

part of this period. These

employments could not be verified

since records are not maintained.

Unemployed and residing in

Washington, D. C.

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Interviews

Government Relations,

Junior Colleges, Washington, D. C., advised he knew

John Ma 110, American.

John Mallon, Assistant Executive Director for

American Association of Community and

Mrs. Johnson on

a professional basis from approximately

March, 1970, to November, 1970. He said he recalls

Mrs. Johnson as being an average secretary whose character,

issociates, reputation, or loyalty he did not quéstion.

He

said Mrs. Johnson's outstanding fault during her employment

was that she could not get to work on time.

He said

Mrs. Johnson was

terminated due to her excessive tardiness.

He stated he would have to consider the matter very carefully

before rehiring Mrs. Johnson.

He said he does recommend her

for a position with

the Government only if the above-mentioned

fault has been corrected.

Twenty-eight additional persons, consisting of current

and former supervisors and co-workers, present and former

neighbors, references, associates, and social acquaintances of

Mrs. Johnson's, were interviewed and they advised she is a

loyal American

whose character, reputation, and associates are

above reproach.

She was described as conscientious, reliable,

dependable, stable, pleasant, and mature. It was stated that

Mrs. Johnson is an

efficient and discreet individual who is

hardworking and industrious and who enjoys a fine reputation

among her associates.

They highly recommended her for a

position of trust and responsibility.

Close Relatives

In addition to her daughter, mentioned previously,

Mrs. Johnson has the following close

relatives:

Mother

Edna Ophelia Killens

Washington, D. C.

Father

Hargrow Killens

Washington, D. C.

Brother

Charles Daniel Killens

Washington, D. C.

Brother

James Ervin Killens

Washington, D. C.

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Brother

Floyd Andrew Killens

Washington, D. C.

Sister

Le Helen McKnight Killens

New York, New York

Mrs. Johnson has advised her brother, Larry Killens,

is presently incarcerated in an unknown Maryland correctional

institution.

Mrs. Johnson's close relatives who are known to persons

interviewed during this inquiry were described as reputable

individuals.

Based on the background information furnished by

Mrs. Johnson 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 Mrs. Johnson, except the following:

Records of the Credit Bureau, Incorporated,

Washington, D. C., indicate Mrs. Johnson

has past-due accounts at the Congressional

Employees' Federal Credit Union,

Washington, D. C., and the Suburban Trust

Company, Rockville, Maryland.

A

representative of the Congressional

Employees' Federal Credit Union,

Washington, D. C., advised Mrs.

Johnson's

account has

balance of $166 and no

payment has been received in the past

three months.

It has been

turned

over

to the Collection Department.

A representative of the Suburban Trust

Company, Rockville, Maryland, advised

Mrs. Johnson's Bankamericard account was

closed in February, 1977, with an

outstanding balance of $716.44, which

was' turned over for collection.

To

date no payments have been received.

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Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Mrs. Johnson or her close relatives,

except the following:

Records of the Metropolitan Police

Department, Washington, D. C., indicate

Mrs. Johnson's father, Hargrow Killens,

was arrested on June 5, 1975, for

drinking in public and he forfeited a

$10 fine.

These records indicate Mrs. Johnson's

brother, Floyd Killens, was arrested on

November 13, 1976, and charged with

"disorderly."

The

records contain no

additional information concerning this

charge, except that he elected to

forfeit an unspecified amount of fine.

Records of the Metropolitan Police

Department, Washington, D. C., and

the FBI Identification

Division

indicate Mrs. Johnson's brother,

Charles Daniel Killens, was arrested

on six occasions between November, 1964,

and October, 1971, on charges including

an unspecified traffic violation,

robbery, second degree murder inand

violation of narcotic laws.

dispositions for these arrests range

from a thirty-day sentence to a

five-year sentence.

The second degree

murder charge was

dismissed.

These records also indicate Mrs. Johnson's

brother, Larry Killens, was

arrested on

eleven occasions between September, 1966,

and November, 1973, on charges including

assault with

a deadly weapon, narcotics

possession, unlawful entry,

stolen

credit cards, and robbery with a deadly

weapon.

The

dispositions for these

arrests range from nolle prosequi to a

fifteen-year sentence on November 14, 1973,

on the robbery with a deadly weapon charge.

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Miscellaneous

Ray Alaniz,

Peerless

Property, Washington, D. C.,

advised his agency manages the

building at 1489 Newton

Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C.

He advised Mrs. Johnson

is the

leasee of Apartment 1,

at that address, but her

brother, Charles Killens, presently resides there.

He said

he has had to sue the occupants of Apartment 1 on three

occasions for rent. He said the matter was handled in the

Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Civil Division,

Landlord and Tenant Branch under case numbers 83166 in May

and september, 1976, and 4800l in June, 1977.

He said he

is trying to evict the present occupants of the apartment.

Mrs. Johnson has advised her brother, Charles Killens,

is presently residing in the apartment she leases.

She stated,

however, that she has never appeared in court

regarding

failure

to pay rent for the apartment.

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. Johnson:

Bureau of

Personnel Investigations, Civil

Service Commission; Office of Security,

Department of the Treasury; and the

Security Office, Inspection Division,

Department of Housing and Urban

Development.

The central files of the FBI, including the files of

the Identification Division,

contain no additional pertinent

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July 21, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairman

Select Committee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Chairman:

In accordance with a reguest received from you

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

cerning Mrs. Diana Nick Jones.

rransmitted herewith are

two copies of a surmary memorandum containing the results

of this investigation.

When a check of the records of the office of

Security, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

has been completed, you will be advised.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

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NOTE:

Jones recently employed as necretary, Seleet Committee

on Assassinations, U. S. House of Representativos, Washington,

D. C.

One former associate does not recommend stating Jones'

work performance poor and she is sonsitive about racial matters.

claiming work assignments given due to her racial origin.

Two

other former associates state Jonos is sensitive re racial matters

and this affected her work perfosmance, but recommend. Three

bad credit accounts located for Jones:

Two arrests located for

father.

Investigation otherwise favorable. One agency check

outstanding

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 30595

July 21, 1977.

DIANA NICK JONES

THE INVESTIGATION OF MRS. JONES COVERED INQUIRIES

AS TO HER CHARACTER, LOYALTY,

Birth .

Mrs. Jones was born on December 6, 1943, in

Shady Side, Maryland, as Diana Lucille Nick.

Education

Mrs. Jones attended Bates High School, Annapolis,

Maryland, from September, 1957, to June, 1961, when she was

graduated.

She has indicated she attended Cortez Peters

Business

College, Washington, D. C., now defunct, from June,

1961, to May, 1962, receiving no degree.

She also attended the Department of Agriculture

Graduate: School, Washington, D. C., from January, 1961. to

May, 1904, on a part-time basis, receiving no degree.

Employment

Mrs. Jones has advised that during the summer of

1962, she was

unemployed

and residing in Washington, D. C.

August, 1962, to

National Institutes of Health,

May, 1963

Public Health Service, Department

of Health, Education, and Welfare,

Bethesda, Maryland, as a secretary

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June, 1977, to

the present

Select Committee on Assassinations,

United States House of Representa-

tives, Washington, D. C., as a

secretary

Marital Status

Mrs.

Jones is married to Ernest Joseph Jones and

they reside at 29 Laughton

Street, Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Interviews

An individual who requested confidentiality advised

in

Washington, D. C., he has known Mrs. Jones professionally

for approximately one

and one-half years.

He stated

Mrs. Jones used a lot of sick leave and could not be depended

on to report for work on a daily basis.

He said she openly

spoke of financial problems she was having but did not

mention specific details.

He stated Mrs. Jones exhibited

a poor attitude toward her work which he attributed to his

belief that Mrs. Jones is very sensitive about racial matters

and her own racial origin.

He advised that, as an example,

Mrs. Jones would complain

she had been given a particular

assignment because she is a member of a minority group.

He

stated Mrs. Jones' attitude and performance had a negative

effect on her associates, since she did not carry her share

of the workload.

He said no effort was made to fire

Mrs. Jones, but she was encouraged to leave her position,

which she voluntarily terminated. He stated nothing has

ever come to his attention which would cause him to question

Mrs. Jones' character, associates, reputation, or loyalty.

He stated, however, that based on MrS. Jones'

work performance

and her attitude he would not recommend her for a responsible

position of trust.

A second individual who requested confidentiality

advised in Washington, D. C., she has known Mrs. Jones

professionally for approximately one and one-half years.

She stated Mrs. Jones, by her actions and words, indicated

she felt she was being discriminated against because of her

race.

She said Mrs. Jones' work product was unsatisfactory

in terms of total work completed as well as accuracy and

that she did not carry her fair share of the workload.

She

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stated she believes Mrs. Jones does possess the ability to

perform well in a secretarial position.

She said the

financial problems of which Mrs. Jones frequently spoke

could have had an adverse effect on her work performance.

She stated she believes Mrs.

Jones could improve her per-

formance if placed

in a position more to her liking.

She said

nothing has ever come to her attention that would cause her

to question Mrs. Jones' character, associates, reputation,

or loyalty.

She stated she recommends Mrs. Jones for a

position of trust.

Stephanie Schisler, staff assistant, Office of

Richard Stone, United States

Senator from Florida, advised

in Washington, D. C., she has known Mrs. Jones since November,

1975, on a close professional basis.

She stated Mrs. Jones'

work

habits could only be classified as bad. She said

Mrs. Jones took a lot of sick leave and the uncertainty of

not knowing whether she would report for work on a given

day had a disrupting effect on the office.

She stated she

believes Mrs. Jones is sensitive about her racial origin.

She said Mrs. Jones frequently complained about being given a

particular work assignment and attributed such undesirable

assignments to the fact that she is a member of a racial

minority.

She stated she personally advised Mrs. Jones

she was in error.

She described Mrs. Jones as being an alert and

intelligent person who is interested in political affairs.

She said she believes that if Mrs. Jones was properly

motivatd she would perform in an

excellent manner. She

stated

she is aware of Mrs. Jones' present position, and

she believes Mrs. Jones has a deep and sincere interest in

the work of the Select Committee on Assassinations, United

States House of Representatives, and

will perform in a very

satisfartory fashion.

She said

nothing has ever come to

her attintion which would cause her to question Mrs. Jones'

charactor, associates, reputation, or loyalty and stated

she recommends her for continued

employment in her present

responsible position of trust.

Bruce R. Rowen III, Legislative Assistant, Office

of Richard Stone, United States Senator from Florida, advised

In Washington, D. C., Mrs. Jones served as his personal

secletary from November, 1975, to May, 1977. He described

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Credit and Arrest Checks

Infornation has been received from appropriate

credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain

either un record or no additional pertinent information

concerning Mrs. Jones, except the following:

Records of the Credit Bureau, Incorporated,

Mashington; D. C., indicate Mrs. Jones

nas bad debts with the antional Bank of

Washington, D. C., and the Federal Credit

Union, United States Senate, Washington,

D. C.

These records also indicate M's.

Jones

has a four-month delinquent credit account

vith the Diners Club, Incorporated, Denver,

Colorado.

A representative of the National Bank of

Washington, D. C., advised Mrs. Jones had

a checking

account with a credit line of

$400.

He advised further that in. March,

1977,

her account was overdrawn in the

amount of $190, and no additional funds

were deposited

into the account. He stated

Mrs. Jones'

account was closed by the bank

in

March, 1977.

He advised M's. Jones

paid small amounts on her account,

but

these payments stopped in May, 1977, leaving

an outstanding balance of $120.

A representative of the Federal Credit

Union, United States Senate, Washington,

D. C., advised Mrs. Jones was granted an

automobile loan in

the amount of $3,130.27.

He stated the

automobile was repossessed

to Mrs. Jones'

due

continued delinquency in

making

loan payments and was sold

on

April 25, 1977, for $200, leaving

an unpaid

loan balance ot $350.86.

He said the out

standing balance has

been written off by

the credit union, but Mrs. Jones has a legal

obligation to repay it.

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A representative of Diners Club, Incor-

porated, Denver, Colorado, advised

Mrs. Jones' account was opened in

October, 1973, and her high credit

amount was $98.

He said that due to

nonpayment the account was cancelled

in February, 1974, and the $98 was

charged off

as an uncollectable loss in

April, 1976. He further stated the

account was turned over to a collection

agency and a $20 payment was received on

June 28, 1977:

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Mrs. Jones or her close relatives,

except the following:

Records of the Anne Arundel County Police

on a charge of assault and paid a fine

of $102.50 with six-month sentence sus-

pended.

These records also indicate

he was

arrested on September 10, 1953,

on a charge of agsault and battery and

was found not guilty.

The records

contain no additional information

concerning these arrests.

Agency Checks

Information has been received from the Bureau

of Personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission

indicating its files contain no record concerning Mrs. Jones.

Information has been received from the Department

of Health, Education,

and Welfare indicating its files

contain no additional

pertinent information concerning

Mrs. Jones.

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October 21, 1977

BY LTAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chaiznan

Select Committee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear Ix, Chairman:

Reference is made to my letter dated September

• 26,

1977, which furnished you the resulte of investigation con-

oorning Mx. Janes Patrick Kelly: Transnitted herewith are

two copies of

supplemental summary menorandun containing

the resulte of

additional investigation.

This concludes the investigation in this matter.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

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NOTE: Additional interviews

set forth. Efforts to obtain

voucher records from House of Representatives negative.

LEAA unable to identify grant or records concerning same.

Investigation complete.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

October 21, 1977

JAMES PATRICK KELLY

The information in this summary memorandum

supplements the information contained in a summary memo-

randum dated September 23, 1977.

Interviews

Harley O. Staggers, United States Representative

from West Virginia

and Chairman of the Committee on Interstate

and Foreign Commerce (CIFC), advised in Washington, D. C.,

that Mr. Kelly was employed

as an investigator with his

committee from the fall of 1967, to April, 1971.

Representative Staggers suggested that former and present

employees of CIFC may be able to furnish additional informa-

tion concerning Mr. Kelly's employment with CIFC.

William T. Durhan, Staff Director, Subcommittee on

Transportation and Commerce,

CIFC, advised he formerly served

as Special Consultant for CIFC.

He said at the direction of

the Chairman he conducted an investigation into certain

activities of Mr. Kelly while Mr. Kelly was employed by

CIFC.

Mr. Durhan said the information he furnishes is based

on facts that were ascertained during his investigation.

He said the investigation centered on travel vouchers

submitted by Mr. Kelly during the course of his official duties

as an investigator with CIFC.

He said the investigation

revealed Mr. Kelly had a grant from the Law Enforcement

Assistance Administration (LEAA) in connection with an educa-

tional television station in Boston, Massachusetts.

The grant

involved a series of about twenty educational television shows

about crime or criminal investigations.

He said the investi

gation revealed Mr. Kelly was involved in the production of

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the shows at the same time he was on the payroll of CIFC. He

said a review of Mr. Kelly's travel vouchers submitted in

connection with official duties of CIFC revealed Mr. Kelly

traveled on a regular basis from Washington, D. C., to Boston,

Massachusetts, for the purpose of producing

the shows. He

claimed per diem and travel expenses concerning such trips on

his official vouchers submitted to CIFC.

He said as a result

of the investigation Mr. Kelly resigned

CIFC.

his position with

Mr. Durhan also stated that in his opinion Mr. Kelly

was not effective as an investigator with CIFC and much of his

investigative product concerned information discoverable from

various public sources such as Dun and Bradstreet Reports

or city directories.

He said this reflects a basic dishonesty

on Mr. Kelly's part.

He said much of the information on

which his investigation of Mr. Kelly's activities was based

can be found in LEAA records and the files of the Finance

office,

United States House of Representatives.

He said

Mr. Kelly is a loyal citizen and a discreet person; however,

there are serious questions concerning Mr. Kelly's

honesty,

trustworthiness, and reliability. He said that concerning

recommendation he would not hire

• Mr. Kelly.

A fourth individual who has requested confidentiality

advised he was formerly associated with Mr. Kelly with CIFC.

He said he is familiar with the circumstances surrounding

Mr. Kelly's employment with CIFC from 1967 to 1971. He said

during Mr. Kelly's association with CIFC he made numerous trips

to Boston, Massachusetts, for the purpose of working on a

lengthy television series on law enforcement training. He

claimed per diem and travel expenses for such trips as being

incidental to official business of CIFC. He also received a

salary from CIFC as well as payments from WGBH TV, Boston,

Massachusetts, for his work on the television series. He said

Mr. Kelly was

confronted with the facts concerning such dual

employment and his use of official funds for travel to work

on the series. He said Mr. Kelly elected to resign his posi

tion with CIFC. He said he would not recommend Mr. Kelly for

a position with the United States Government.

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Stanley M. Brand, General Counsel, Office of the

Clerk, United States House of Representatives, Washington,

D. C., advised the current rules of the House

01 Represent.

tives require a court order be presented in order to obtain

information concerning vouchers

submitted by an employee of

the House of Representatives.

He noted that if such

information is desired by a member of Congress, a letter

directed to the Clerk of the House from the member would in

all probability produce the desired information.

Theodore R. Conant, New York, New York, advised he

formerly headed the Educational Division of WGBH TV, Boston,

Massachusetts, from 1961 to 1976. He said he recalls

1966 to 1967. He said Mr. Kelly was hired because he had

prior experience in producing programs. Mr. Conant said

while Mr. Kelly was employed by WGBH TV he began a series of

enforcement training programs and helped produce films

and video tapes for law enforcement instruction and training.

He said he could not recall specifically, but thought it

possible that Mr. Kelly may have returned to WGBH TV as a

consultant subsequent to leaving the station in 1967.

said he cannot recall any detailed information concerning

this aspect of Mr. Kelly's association with WGBH TV. He said

Mr. Kelly was a hard worker who was diligent and very capable.

He got along well with everyone and did a splendid job.

commented favorably concerning his character, associates,

reputation, and loyalty, and highly recommended Mr. Kelly for

a position of trust and confidence. Mr. Conant subsequently

advised he recalls Mr. Kelly served as Director of a project

known as the Boston Police Report, funded under LEAA grant

number 193. He said Mr. Kelly headed this project from

J. O'Brien, Director of Buildings and Grounds,

1966 and 1967.

He said Mr. Kelly was involved in producing

a series of law enforcement films and video tapes.

He said

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Septenber 26, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chattman

Select Committee on Assassinations

United States Honse of Representatives

Mashington, D. C*

Dear Nr. Chairman:

In accordance with a request received fron you

on August 24, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Are James Patrick Kelly.

Transnitted herewith

are two copies of a curmary menorandum containing the

resolts of this investigation.

When additional interviews have been conducted

and efforts to obtain recorde of the Law Infozcement

Assistance Administzation, Department of Justice, and

Office of Finance, Office of the Clerk, United Statos

Rouse of Representatives, have been completed, you will be

advieed:

sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Dizector

Enclosures (2)

RND: djw (IX)

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NOTE:

Kelly is a recently employed investigator with the

requesting committee, Investigation revealed several persons

who gavo conditional recommendations or none based on his

1967-1971 position with the House Committee on Interstate

and Foreign Commerce from which he was asked to resion because

of expense voucher irregularities and a dual employment.

Adaitional interviews are outstanding as well as continuing

efforts to obtain records concerning LEA grants and Clerk of

House records re vouchers.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

September 23, 1977

JAMES PATRICK KELLY

THE INVESTIGATION OF MR. KELLY COVERED INQUIRIES

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

INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OF HIS INCOME.

Birth

MT •

Kelly was born on March 14, 1926, in

Staten Island, New York.

Education

Mr. Kelly attended Saint Peter's High School and

Curtis High School, both located in Staten Island, New York,

from

• September, 1939, to April, 1944, receiving a diploma in

May, 1944.

New York, as a part-time and full-time student from September,

1947, to

He did not receive a degree..

Military Service

Mr. Kelly enlisted in the United States Navy on

April 25, 1944, and served on active duty to May 21, 1946,

when he was honorably released as a yeoman second class and

transferred to the United States Naval Reserve, inactive.

He served to June 23, 1952, when he again entered on active

stored to la

auty and served to may 22,

1953, when he was honorably released

and transferred to the United States Naval Reserve, inactive.

He served thusly to May 21, 1954, when he was honorably dis-

charged as a yeoman second class.

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working for the CIFC, United States House of Representatives.

He said

at that time

Mr. Kelly was Chief Investigator and

his immediate superior was Robert Lishman, now deceased, who

was Chief Counsel to the committee.

He said Mr. Lishman and

Mr. Kelly had previously worked together on the

Committee on Public Works and Mr. Lishman had hired Mr. Kelly

based on that past association.

This individual said he could

not recommend Mr. Kelly for a position of trust and confidence

because he considers Mr. Kelly to be a poor investigator and

generally an undependable person. He based his opinion on the

following information.

He said it was common knowledge among several

employees of CIFC that at the time Mr. Kelly was hired by

Mr. Lishman he had been working at WGBH TV, Boston,

Massachusetts, under a grant from the Law Enforcement

Assistance Administration (LEAA)

on a series of law enforce-

ment programs or documentaries.

He said by way of general

background that it is common practice among the many Congres-

sional committees and subcommittees to permit their investi

sators to have a relatively "free hand" concerning their

investigations and connected travel. He said investigators

are rarely questioned regarding travel expenses or even places

of travel.

He said as a rule investigators usually advise

their immediate superiors as to purpose and intended travel.

He said this was not the

case concerning Mr. Kelly and his

travels for CIFC. He said it was the office joke to ask

"where's Kelly?"

because no one could say with any certainty.

He stated that in late 1968, Mr. Lishman expressed

concern to him regarding the seemingly exorbitant expense

vouchers being submitted by Mr. Kelly. Mr. Lishman also indi-

cated he was curious as to the nature of Mr. Kelly's investi-

gation which was requiring considerable travel to and time in

Boston.

He said that

about this time Mr. Lishman became ill

with what became terminal cancer.

He said in his opinion

Mr. Lishman's curiosity concerning Mr. Kelly's travel and

expense vouchers was never brought to a conclusion prior to •

Mr. Lishman's death in late 1970.

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POSTPONEMENT INFORHATION SHEET (JFK MATERIALS)

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

One of more of the following statements, where indicated,

explain this deletion (these deletions).

I Deletions were made pursuant to the postponement

- rationale indicated below with no segregable material

available for disclosure. All references relate to

Section 6 of the "President John F. Kennedy Assassination

Records Collection Act of 1992."

[]

Subsection 1A (intelligence agent's identity)

[1 Subsection 1B (intelligence!

source or method)

[] Subsection 1C

(other matter relating to military

defense, intelligence operations or

the conduct of foreign relations)

[] Subsection 2 (living person who provided

confidential information)

I Subsection 3

(unwarranted invasion of privacy)

[]

subsection' 4

(cooperating individual or foreign

government, currently requiring

protection)

[] Subsection 5

(security or protective procedure,

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James Patrick Kelly

He stated, however, that sometime during 1969 to

1970 the Committee on

House Administration began making

inquiries through the Office of Harley O. Staggers, United

States Representative from West Virginia

and Chairman, CIFC,

concerning the high-average travel vouchers being submitted

by Mr. Kelly. This

individual said based on personal

knowledge Mr. Kelly's travel and expense vouchers ran about

$900 per month.

This amount was about $700 to $800 per month

higher than vouchers submitted by other investigators.

Mr. Kelly was required to submit a memorandum of explanation

detailing his expenditures.

by Mr.

Kelly was "nebulous" in that Mr. Kelly attributed the

expenses to high payments to various sources for information

and the necessity for frequent travel to Boston in order to

contact his sources.

This individual said sometime after Mr. Lishman

passed away, Congressman Staggers became increasingly curious

concerning Mr. Kelly's expense vouchers and he caused certain

members of the CIFC staff to conduct a review of old travel

and expense vouchers submitted by Mr. Kelly as well as a

review of documents on file with the LEAA. He said he is

somewhat familiar with the results of these reviews which

revealed the following information.

Mr. Kelly received an

LEAA grant in May, 1967, under which he was

• to devote

twenty-five percent of his time to the work under the grant.

He was to receive $4,000 per year.

He received a continuation

of the grant in March, 1968.

Kelly wrote a final report

for LEAA which report left no doubt that Mr. Kelly had com-

pleted the terms of the initial grant and the continuation

grant.

The report concerned the nineteen programs Mr. Kelly

had completed at WGBH TV and noted he was desirous of some

kind of additional grant. This individual noted that the

date of Mr. Kelly's report to LEAA was in doubt.

He said the

review also encompassed a comparison of CIFC travel and expense

vouchers with the dates of the nineteen LEAs programs, and

In approximately fourteen instances Mr. Kelly's travel for

CIFC coincided with the dates of the LEAA programs.

He said Congressman Staggers then confronted

Mr. Kelly with this information and demanded an explanation.

Mr. Kelly admitted having worked on the LEAA grant while

working for CIFC. He told Congressman Staggers that Mr. Lishman

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had been fully aware of this and had agreed to permit it.

This individual noted that in this regard he does not believe

Mr. Lishman knew of or approved Mr. Kelly's dual employment,

because had he known, he would not have been curious concerning

he Poure not have o

Mr. Kelly's vouchers. He also noted that had Mr. Kelly's

explanation been true, then he should have mentioned it in

his memorandum of explanation to the House Committee on

Administration, which he did not do. He said thereafter

Mr. Kelly was given the opportunity to resign and did so

in April, 1971.

This individual said all of Mr. Kelly's travel

and expense vouchers would be on file with the Finance

Office, United States House of Representatives and the

information concerning the LEAA grant should be on file with

that agency.

A second individual who requested confidentiality

advised he has known Mr. Kelly since 1967 and worked with

him from 1967 to 1971 on CIFC, United States House of Representa-

tives.

He said their association was strictly professional.

He said during Mr. Kelly's tenure with CIFC, travel and

expense vouchers

submitted by Mr. Kelly were

the subject of

considerable doubt as to whether they were accurate and

proper. He said in his opinion, based on a personal review

of many of the vouchers at the time, Mr. Kelly's vouchers

were often doubtful as to whether he actually traveled on

CIFC business or on personal business.

He said some of the

vouchers were rejected by the House Committee on Administra-

tion because of their questionable nature.

He said he recalls unsubstantiated information

to the effect that while employed by CIFC Mr. Kelly was also

vorking for radio or television in Massachusetts. He was

unable to recall the specifics, but noted that if true, such

have constituted a conflict of interest.

He said the general feeling was that Mr. Kelly was blending

his personal business with the official business of CIFC.

He

stated that Mr. Kelly had somewhat of a "free hand" as an

investigator with CIFC as well as with travel incidental to

his investigations.

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He said he recalled there were never any formal

allegations of fraud made against Mr. Kelly in connection

with the vouchers; however, there were sufficient doubt and

controversy generated over the matter that Mr. Kelly finally

resigned his position in April, 1971. He said due to the

doubt and controversy, he feels Mr.

Kelly's integrity was

in question to a degree sufficient to cause a loss of confi-

dence in him.

He said Mr. Kelly's discretion and reliability

as an investigator were unquestioned, and he considers Mr. Kelly

to be a loyal citizen. He said he could not comment concerning

Mr. Kelly's associates. He said he would recommend Mr. Kelly

for a position of trust with the United States Government on

the condition that Mr. Kelly is under very close supervision.

A third individual who has requested confidentiality

advised she has known Mr. Kelly since 1969. She said Mr. Kelly

was employed as Chief Investigator with CIFC, United States

House of Representatives, when she met him.

She said as an

investigator he did excellent work and was known for his

discretion and reliability. He was also a very charming and

likeable person, whose loyalty was never in question.

said, however,

she has sincere doubts and reservations con-

cerning his honesty and integrity. She furnished the following

information as the basis for her opinion.

She said she worked with expense and travel

vouchers with CIFC at the time and recalled that on at least .

two occasions she believes Mr. Kelly claimed expenses that

he did not sustain and expenses for modes of travel he did

not use.

She said on one occasion he claimed travel from

Washington, D. C., or New York, New York, to California

claiming full per diem for five days, when he did not actually

spend that amount.

She said his claim may have been legally

and technically correct, but it was not morally correct.

She

said on several occasions he claimed taxi fares to and from

aIrports, when in fact, he had not traveled by air, but by

train.

She said she also recalls he claimed travel expenses

in connection with a trip from California to New York,

New York, for the purpose of interviewing a person residing

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there, who in fact was never in New York. She said she

thinks Mr. Kelly's travel to New York was solely for the

purpose of taking a ride on the Boeing 747 jumbo jet which

had just come into service between California and New York.

She said because of the lapse of time she could not

recall additional instances of incorrect or improper voucher

claims.

She noted that the vouchers should still be on file

in the

• Office of Finance, United States House of Representa-

tives. In addition, she said there was a question concerning

whether or not Mr. Kelly was engaged in an outside employment

while working full time for CIFC.

She said based on the

controversy over this and his vouchers, Mr. Kelly was asked

to resign his position which he did in April, 1971. She said

because of the foregoing she could not recommend Mr. Kelly for

a position of trust and confidence.

Benjamin J.

Smethurst, Special Assistant, CFIC,

United States House of

Representatives, washington, D. C.,

advised he has known Mr. Kelly since 1969. He said they

were professionally associated with CIFC.

He described

Mr. Kelly as an extremely capable investigator who liked to

work alone.

He sald during the period of time they were

associated he never had reason to question Mr. Kelly's

honesty, rellability, discretion, or loyalty.. He said

Kelly was a well-read person,

who enjoyed an excellent

reputation.

He said he could not

comment concerning

Mr. Kelly's associates.

Mr. Smethurst said he recalls Mr. Kelly became

the subject of considerable controversy during his employment

with CIFC caused by some irregularities concerning expense

vouchers. He said Mr. Kelly may have resigned "under fire"

He said he cannot recall specifi-

cally what irregularities existed, but believes they may have

concerned the fact that Mr. Kelly had a residence in Boston,

He said he also

vaguely recalls some controversy over other documents con-

cerning travel expenses.

He said he would recommend Mr. Kelly

for a position of trust and confidence, but due to the

controversy and questions over the expense and travel vouchers,

he would condition the recommendation on Mr. Kelly's being

properly supervised.

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James Patrick Kelly

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mr. Kelly's close relatives advised they

reputable individuals.

Based on the background information furnished by

Mr. Kelly 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. Kelly, except the following:

The files of the Credit Bureau, Incor-

porated, Washington, D. C., reveal a

tax lien was filed against Mr. Kelly on

March 4, 1977, by the Internal Revenue

Service.

Recorder The

files of the Office of

of Deeds, District of Columbia

Government, Washington,

instrument

•. C., revea.

number 1282-77; a

Lax LIen.

was filed on March 4, 1977, against

James P. and Marion M. Kelly in the

amount of $1,887, which remains unsatis-

fled.

The basis

of this lien is not set

forth in the files of the Office of

Recorder of Deeds.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no.

record concerning Mr. Kelly or

his close relatives.

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. Kelly:

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- Mr. Peeli

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1 - ME. Dente

November 25, 1977

BY LIAISON

sister

Honorable Louie Stokes

Chatznan

Select Committee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear Mx. Chainan:

In accordance with a request received from you

on October 31, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Mr. Harold Dale Leap. Transmitted herewith

are two copies of a sunmary memorandum containing the

results of this investigation.

sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Dizector

Enclosures (2)

NOTE: Mr. Leap is a former investigator, Drug Enforcement

Acministration, Since November, 1977, he has been employed

by the Select Cormittee on Assassinations as an investigator.

A bench warrant remains outstanding in Kansas City, Missouri,

since August, 1976, concerning a parking violation.

Investigation otherwise favorable and complete.

PJDiđd (IX)

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

November 25, 1977

HAROLD DALE LEAP

THE INVESTIGATION OF MR. LEAP COVERED INQUIRIES

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

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

SOURCES, OF HIS INCOME.

Birth •

MT. Leap was born on March 13, 1923, in Shidler,

Oklahoma.

Education

Mr. Leap attended Labette Community Junior College,

Parsons, Kansas, from September, 1956, to August, 1958,

receiving an Associate of Arts degree.

He attended Kansas State College, now Pittsburg

State University, Pittsburg, Kansas, from September, 1958,

to June, 1960, receiving a B.s. degree.

Military Service

Mr. Leap enlisted in the United States Coast Guard

Reserve on November 19, 1942, and served inactively until

February 5, 1946, when he was honorably discharged as a

water tender third class. His

service record is clear.

Employment

MX. Leap has indicated he was employed following

completion of high

school from 1940 to 1943; however, he has

no records or recollection of this employment. Investigation

has

failed to locate any records or persons to verify this

period of employment.

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Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no

record concerning Mr. Leap or his close relatives, except

the following:

Records of the Parsons, Kansas, Police

Department indicate Mr. Leap was arrested

on June 2, 1960, and charged with

"disturbing the peace."

This charge was

dismissed on an unspecified date.

Records of the Kansas City, Missouri,

Police Department indicate

MT. Leap

was cited for a "parking violation" on

July 20, 1976. On August 10, 1976,

a bench

warrant was issued for Mr. Leap

concerning the aforementioned violation,

and a $25 bond was set.

This bench

warrant is currently outstanding.

Security Clearance

Mr. Leap holds an active top secret clearance

granted to him on November 19, 1970, by the Department of

Justice.

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. Leap:

Bureau of Personnel Investigations, Civil

Service Commission; Central Intelligence

Agency; Department of Health, Education, and

Welfare; and the Office of

Security, Depart-

ment of

Justice.

The central files of the FBI, including the files of

the Identification Division, contain no additional pertinent

information concerning Mr. Leap.

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Mr.

Steel

utzer

Peelean

Daly

Nr. Paisley

Aprll 29, 1877

BY LIAIBON

Honorable Lonte Stokes

Chatrea

Seleet Comittee on Amstatten

United Btaten House of Repronentativen

ashington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Chalras:

In accortance with a regest recalved fro

you on April 15, 19T1, an Inventiention has been

memorantn containing the renalte of thin Investigation.

has been completed, you will be advined.

Sincerely yor,

Clarence 1. Kelley

Director

Enclosuren (2)

DWP:pJ (1X)

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NOTE:

Lewis is currently Staff Director and Acting

Chief Counsel, Select Comittee on Assaseinations,

United States House of Representatives, Mashington, D, C,

Seven persons will not recommend because of his alleged

"affair" with his fomer secretary on because of his

work as an attorney.

Investigation otbervise favorable

to date.

Civil Service Commisston still out. letter

being directed to Representative Stoles pursuant to

advice from SA Paul Daly, Office of Congressional Affairs,

Legal Counsel Division,

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

April 29, 1977

ALVIN BOWER LEWIS, JR.

THE INVESTIGATION OF MR. LEWIS COVERED

INQUIRIES

AS TO HIS CHARACTER

GENERAL STANDING,

BUT NO INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS

RIES WERE MADE AS, TONE

SOURCES OF HIS INCOME.

Birth

Mr. Lewis was born on April 24, 1932, in

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Education

Mr. Lewis attended Lehigh University, Bethlehem,

Pennsylvania, from September, 1950, to June, 1954, when

he was graduated, receiving a B.A. degree.

Pennsylvania LL.B. degree.

He ten Septicker, 25c, d It, 1959, 151e,

receiving an

Employment

Lewis has indicated he was employed during

the summer of 1950 by Mesic's Food Market, Lebanon,

Pennsylvania, as a truck driver.

This employment could not

be verified as this company is now defunct.

He has indicated he was employed by the Department

of Highways, Harrisburg,

during the summer of 1951. '

Department of Highways, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,

Harr on To darrisbure,

Pennsylvania, as a technician

The employment records of the

fail to

reveal this employment.

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examples concerning this "improper" parental supervision,

but he stated he would not recommend Mr. Lewis for a

position with the Federal Government. He would not

comment concerning Mr. Lewis' character, associates, or

reputation.

A second individual who requested confidentiality

advised in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, he is an attorney and has

known Mr. Lewis more than twenty years socially and

professionally.

He said Mr. Lewis 1s a forthright and honest

individual who has a fair sense of loyalty to his friends and

country and a good reputation

as an attorney and individual.

he heard

has had

a "relationship" with one of his office secretaries.

He said he could provide no additional information

concerning this matter.

He said he recommends Mr. Lewis

for a position of trust and confidence.

A third individual who requested confidentiality

advised in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, he is an attorney and has

been acquainted with Mr. Lewis on a professional and social

basis more than twenty years.

He said Mr. Lewis is an

honest and uncompromising attorney whose

character

and associates are excellent.

He stated he had heard

from a source he declined to

identify that Mr. Lewis is

having an "affair" with his secretary, GOrla

Meyer, who

resides in Palmyra, Pennsylvania.

This individual said

Mrs. Meyer has been divorced within the past few months.

He said he could provide no additional information concerning

this alleged relationship.

He said he would recommend

Mr. Lewis for a position with the United States Government,

because he believes he would do a professional job.

A fourth individual who requested confidentiality

advised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, he has knowI

Mr. Lewis on a professional basis for the past five years.

He said he has received information from an unrecalled

source that Mr. Lewis is having an "affair" with a woman

by the name of Gloria Meyer who' was recently divorced from

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her husband. He stated he has also received information

from the

Same unrecalled source that Mrs. Meyer's former

husband knows his ex-wife is having the "affair" with

Mr. Lewis, but reportedly cannot prove it. This individual

declined to make any statement or recomendation concerning

MY. Lewis.

A fifth individual who requested confidentiality

advised in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, he has known Mr. Lewis

twenty years on a professional basis as a member of the

legal community.

He said he has had various opportunities to

observe Mr. Lewis as a prosecuting attorney and considers

him to be

a poor attorney in that Mr. Lewis attempts to try

his cases in the news media rather than in a court of law.

He said he recalls one instance when Mr. Lewis was

almost cited for contempt of court when he withheld evidence

in this regard is more

"stupid" than dishonest.

stated that he has seen Mr. Lewis on a number of occasions

with his secretary, Gloria Meyer, under circumstances

where one would not expect to see

an attorney with his

secretary.

He said Mr. Lewis would appear with his

secretary at functions

which were normally. attended by

married couples.

This individual

He declined to relate specific examples.

also stated he has received information

from unrecalled sources that Mr. Lewis is presently living

with Gloria Meyer in Washington, D. C.

He said he does

not know this to be true and could provide no additional

information concerning this matter.

He refused to

comment concerning Mr. Lewis' character, associates,

Or

loyalty to the United States Government; however, he said

he would recommend

Mr. Lewis for a position with the

Government because "you will have him and we will not."

He said he means by this, the United States Government

would have Mr. Lewis and

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, "ould

not have him.

A sixth individual who also requested confidentiality

advised in Labanon, Pennsylvania, that he has known

Mr. Lewis on a casual basis twenty years as a member of the

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legad community.

He said he had an opportunity to

observe ki. Lewis as an attorney on various occasions

and he is of the personal opinion Mr. Lewis tends to

engage in too many activites at any given time with the

result that his endeavors are careless and superficial and

lack a depth pursuit.

He said he has received information

from a source he declined to identily that Mr. Lewis is

romantically involved with his, Mr. Lewis', former

secretary.

He sald he has also heard from the same source

that Mr. Lewis lives with his former secretary in

Washington, D. C., and returns

to his home in Pennsylvania

on the weekends.

He declined to identify Mr. Lewis'.

former secretary and he would not comment concerning

Mr. Lewis! character, associates, reputation, or loyalty

to the United States.

He advised that although Mr. Lewis

ja a hard worker and did modernize the operation of the

District Attorney's Office. in Lebanon County, he would not

recommend him for a position of trust and confidence.

Jere Meyer,

324 North College Street, Palmyra,

Pennsylvania, advised he has known Mr. Lewis for

approximately eight years, having met him through his

ex-wife, Gloria Meyer, who was employed by Mr. Lewis as

a private secretary.

He said he has heard information

at various times through individuals he would not identify,

that his former wife and Mr. Lewis were having an

"illicit love affair."

He said he does not hold Mr. Lewis

responsible for the breakup of his marriage because his

wife had "affairs" prior to her contact with Mr. Lewis.

He said he has no direct proof that there is an affair

between his former wife

and Mr. Lewis, but that "as a husband"

he knows this to have taken place. He said he was divorced

is involved in a

from his former wife on December ""nis ex-wife over the

and he currently

custody-sult with

custody of their children. He said in this regard he

caused a subpoena to be issued for Mr. Lewis to appear at

the custody hearing in Lebanon County Court, Lebanon,

Pennsylvania, on January 18, 1977.

He said this hearing

was postponed indefinitely just prior to that date due to

a heart attack suffered by his attorney. Mr. Meyer

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stated he would not recommend Mr. Lewis for a position

with the Federal Government because in his opinion

Mr. Lewis represents all that is currently wrong in

washington morality ed other suches ectivities

scandals,"

on the part of certain politicians. Mr. Meyer further

advised he will not recommend Mr.

Lewis for a positior

with the United States Government because he is of the

Gloria Meyer advised in Hershey, Pennsylvania,

that she has known Mr. Lewis for approximately ten

years and worked with Mr. Lewis as a private secretary

from 1970 through December, 1976. She said he is an

absolutely competent attorney and enjoys one of the

finest reputations in the community. She said he was a

good employer and entirely sincere in his work.

stated Mr. Lewis is a loyal American citizen of the

highest moral character and associates only with reputable

individuals.

She said she highly recommends him for

a position of trust and confidence with the Federal

Government.

Fifty-three additional persons, consisting of

current and former supervisors and co-workers, present

and

IOrmer neignbors, references, professiona

associates,

and

social acquaintances of Mr. Lewis'

, were interviewed

and they advised he is a loyal

American whose character,

reputation, and associates are above reproach. They

highly recommended him for a position of trust and

responsibility.

Numerous persons said he is a conscientious,

hardworking, and knowledgeable attorney who enjoys an

excellent reputation among his professional associates.

Several individuals said he is an honest and enthusiastic

attorney who specializes in criminal law.

Others said he

is a dedicated and noncompromising criminal attorney whose

abilities as a prosecutor are excellent.

Neighbors and

social acquaintances advised he possesses a fine reputation

as a community leader.

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Hr. Peelmar

ME. Daly

Mr. Hugst

1

— Mr. Planagan

August 25, 1977

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chad eman

Salect Cormittee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Hashington, D. C.

Dear Mr- Chairan:

In accordance with a request received from you

on July 26, 1977, an Investigation has been conducted con-

corning ME. Elvin duan Lopez:

Transmitted herevith are two

copdes of a sumary nenorandu containing the results of

this investigation.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

MEP:djw (IX)

(7)

NOTE: Mr. Lopez is employed as a researcher by the above

committee.

Investigation disclosed he was fired from one

employment because of poor work habits and character qualities.

Also, he is not eligible for rehire at another employment

because of his poor attitude towards his work. Investigation

complete.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

August 25, 1977

EDWIN JUAN LOPEZ

THE INVESTIGATION OF MR. LOPEZ COVERED INQUIRIES

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

INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OF HIS INCOME.

Birth

Ms. Lopez has indicated he was born on May 3, 1956,

In New York, New York.

The records of the Bureau of vital

Statistice for the City of New York, indicate Mr. Lopez was

born on May 3, 1955, In New York, New York.

Education

Nr. Lopez attended Columbia University, New York,

New York, from September, 1973, to May, 1976, receiving a

B.A. degree.

Enploynent

HI. Lopez was employed as a youth counselor by

Faro puertoriqueno, a social services organization in

New York, New York, during three summers from 1970 to 1975.

This employnent could not be verified through records; how-

ever, two individuals interviewed recalled his having been

so employed.

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interested in learning to be & switchboard operator or

extending himself in any way. She said it is her opinion

Mr. Lopez is immature because she found him to be lacka-

daisical regarding his work assignments. She said Mr. Lopez

rebelled against her authority and often used discourteous

language in his dealings with other infirmary staff personnel.

She said when this natter was brought to Mr. Lopez's attention,

he said "that's the way I talk." She said Mr. Lopez did not

get along with many of the infirmary's doctors and nurses and

often criticized the operation of the infirmary.

She said

that as a result of the aforementioned facts, she dismissed

Mr. Lopez in April, 1977, and he is not eligible for rehire.

She said Mr. Lopez

1s probably intelligent; however, because

of his poor work habits and what she considers to be his poor

character quality, she would not recommend him for a position

of trust and responsibility.

Judy holistein, Clerk, Sage Infirmary, Ithaca,

New York, advised she was acquainted with Mr. Lopez during

the period he was employed by this infirmary. She said she

was instructed to train Mr. Lopez as a switchboard operator.

She said it is her opinion Mr. Lopez was overconfident and

believed he was too intelligent for this position because he

no into gone

described this position as a "stupid" job.

She said

Mr. Lopez did not pay attention to her instructions and was

therefore, completely unprepared to take over the responsi-

bilities of switchboard operator when it was necessary. She

said Mr. Lopez was a difficult individual to work with and

made no attempt to get along with members of the infirmary

staff. She said she found r. Lopez to be rude on occasion

and late for work on at least two occasions.

She said she

would reserve recommending Mr. Lopez for & position of trust

and responsibility due to the short period she was acquainted

with him; however, based on the aforementioned facts, she

questioned Mr. Lopez's character.

Ralph Alexander, M.D., Ithaca, New York, advised

he was the Deputy Director of the Sage Infirmary while

Mr. Lopez was employed as a switchboard operator.

He said

it is his opinion Mr. Lopez presented a poor appearance and

did a poor job as a switchboard operator.

He said Mr. Lopez

often furnished incorrect information to inquiries made to

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the infirmary such as nich doctors were on call and what

the visiting hours of the infirary were. He said that when

he questioned ir. Lopez about this, ir. Loper would deny

but me.

Elving out incorrect information.

He said he recelved

numerous complaints concerning Mr. Lopez'a performance fros

nonbers of the infirmary stail.

He said many of the staff

members described Mr. Lopez to

him as being abrasive.

said that in his dealings with Mr. Loper, he Sound Mr. Lopez

to be unwilling to accept criticis or to adait he had made

an error. He said that

based upon the aforementioned facts,

he questioned Mr. Lopen's rellability and honesty and would

not recommend it. Lopez for & position of trust and responsi-

bility.

katherine Mall, Head Nurse, Sage Inlirary, Ithace,

New York, advised she was acquainted with ir. loper during

the period he was employed by this infirmary.

She described

Nr. Loper as slovenly and unkempt in his appearance.

said she found Mr. Lopez to be defensive and abrasive to

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her opinion Mr. Loper had a "cocky attitude," was inmature,

and thought the position of switchboard operator was beneath

She said she would rather not make a recommendation

concerning ir. Lopez's suitability for & position of trust

and responsibility because of the short period of time she

was acquainted with his.

Isabell Bangs,

Registered Nurse, Sage Infirmary,

Ithacs, New York, advised she was acquainted with Mr Lopez

during

the period he was

employed by this infirmary as *

switchboard operator.

She said it is her opinion us. lopez

was headstrong,

immature, disrespectiul, and not professional

in his work habits quring this period.

She said that based

upon the aforementioned facts, she would not recommend

Mr. Loper for a position of trust and responsibility.

Larry Palner, Associate professor of Law, Cornell

University, Ithaca, New York, advised he was acquainted with

Mr. Lopez during the period ir. Loper attended this Univereity.

He described Mr. Loper as & competent and enthusiastic

student who was very interested in criminal work to the point

of reading advanced texts. He said he knows of no derogatory

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- Mr., Hurst

@ - Mr. Peelmen

October 13, 1971

BY LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chai man

Seleot Committee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Chairman:

In accordance with a request received from you

on September 14, 1077, an investigation has been conducted

Mitchell Allen Mars. Transmitted herewith

are two copies of a sumary nemorandum containing the resulte

of this investigation.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

NOLE:

Mr, Mars is a staff employee of the Select Cornittee on

Assassinations•

Investigation is complete and favorable with the

exception, Mr. Mars in December, 1970, was arrested for shoplifting

and fined $50.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

October 13, 1977

MITCHELL ALLEN MARS

THE INVESTIGATION OF MR. MARS COVERED INQUIRIES

AS TO HIS CHARACTER, LOYALTY, AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT

NO INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OF HIS INCOME.

Birth

Mr. Mars was born on September 13, 1952, 1n

Chicago, Illinois.

Education

Mr. Mars attended Marquette University, Milwaukee,

Wisconsin, from September, 1970, to May, 1974, when he was

graduated, receiving a B.A. degree, summa cum laude.

He also attended Georgetown University Law

School, Washington, D. C.,

from September, 1974, to May,

1977, receiving a J.D. degree.

Employment

During summer periods while attending and after

graduation from college and law school, Mr. Mars was either

vacationing or employed in various temporary employments,

including work as a law clerk, salesnan,

delivery man,

and as a caddie and assistant caddie master in La Grange,

Brookfield, and Chicago, Illinois, and Washington, D. C.

Mr. Mars is currently employed with the Select

Committee on Assassinations, United States House of

Representatives, Washington, D. C., as a research assistant.

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Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain

no record concerning Mr. Mars or his close relatives,

except the following:

Mr. Mars' sister, Debra Ann Marg Mungo,

on April 7, 1977, in Quincy, Illinois,

was given

traffic citation for going

through a red light and was fined $25.

MI. Mars was arrested on December 8, 1970,

in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for shoplifting

and was fined $50.

Agency Checks

Information has been received from the Bureau of

Personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission, indicating

its files contain no record concerning Mr. Mars.

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain no additional

pertinent information concerning Mr. Mars.

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Malarney

August 26, 1977

EZ LIAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairman

Selost Comittee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr, Chairman:

In accordance with a request received from you

on July 27, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Mr. Islah Charles Mathews, Transitted here-

with are two copies of a mummary menorandun containing

the results of this investigation.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (4)

NOTE:

chaleman or above committee requested investigation o

Mathews.

Investigation complete and tavorable. Oxcept 1o2 as

brother, harold d. Mathews, who has been arrested for various

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.G. 20535

August 26, 1977

ISIAH CHARLES MATHEWS

THE INVESTIGATION OF MR. MATHEWS COVERED INQUIRIES

Birth,

Mr. Mathews was born on July 9, 1944, in

Jeanerette, Louisiana.

Education

Mr. Mathews attended Greater Hartford Community

College, Hartford, Connecticut, from September, 1970, to May,

1972, when he was

degree.

graduated with honors, receiving an A.A.

He attended Wesleyan University, Middletown,

Connecticut, from September, 1972, to June, 1974, when he

was graduated cum laude, receiving a B.A. degree.

He also attended Cornell University, Ithaca,

New York, from September, 1974, to May, 1977, receiving a

J.D. degree.

Military Service

Mr. Mathews enlisted in the United States Marine

Corps on July 20, 1961, and served on active duty from that

date to July 19, 1965, when he was honorably released as a

corporal.

1967.

His military obligation was terminated on July 19,

His service record is clear.

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acquaintances of Mr. Mathews', were interviewed and they

advised he is a loyal American whose character, reputation,

and associates are above reproach. He was described as

hardworking, dedicated, aggressive, bright, amiable, and

energetic.

They highly recommended him for a position of

trust and

responsibility.

Close Relatives

In addition to his wife and children, mentioned

previously, Mr. Mathews has the following close relatives:

Mother

Annabelle Mathews

Dorchester, Massachusetts

Father

Isiah Mathews

Dorchester; Massachusetts

Brother

Harold J. Mathews

Dorchester, Massachusetts

Brother

Warren R. Mathews

New Haven, Connecticut

Brother

Robert I. Mathews

New Haven, Connecticut

Sister

Barbara Ann Mathews Scott

Boston, Massachusetts

Sister

Marion Maxine Mathews

Boston, Massachusetts

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mr. Mathews' close relatives advised they

are reputable individuals, except for his brother Harold J.

Mathews who has been arrested numerous times for varying

offenses.

Based on background information furnished by

Mr. Mathews and on investigation, he has no known relatives

residing in Iron Curtain countries.

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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. Mathews.

Information has been received from appropriate

law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no

record concerning Mr. Mathews or his close

relatives, except

the following:

The records of the Identification Division

of the FBI indicate Mr. Mathews' brother,

larold so Mathews, was arrested for various

offenses

from 1969 to 1976°

A copy of his

Identification Record is enclosed.

Miscellaneous

Mr. Mathews indicates on Standard Form 86 that he

was involved

in a paternity action in Boston, Massachusetts,

in October, 1965, and the action was decided

against him.

No records

or information could be located regarding

this action.

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. Mathews:

Bureau of Personnel Investigations, CIvIl

Service Commission; Defense Central Index

of Investigations; and the Defense Industrial

Security Clearance Office, Columbus, Ohio.

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain

no additional

pertinent

information concerning Mr. Mathews.

Enclosure

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Page (5) withheld entirely at this location in the file.

One or more of the following statements, where indicated,

explain this deletion (these deletions).

Deletions were made pursuant to the postponement

available for disclosure. All references relate to

Records Collection Act of 1992."

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Subsection IC (other matter relating to military

defense, intelligence operations or

the conduct of foreign relations)

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Subsection 2

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confidential information)

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Subsection 4

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government, currently requiring

protection)

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currently or expected to be utilized)

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIOI

IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20537

The following FBI racord, NUMBER

940 737 G

, is furnished FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY.

Information shown on this Identification Record represenis data furnished FBl by fingerorint contributors.

WHERE DISPOSITION IS NOT SHOWN OR FURTHER EXPLANATION OF CHARGE OR DISPOSITION IS

DESIRED, COMMUNICATE WITH AGENCY CONTRIBUTING THOSE FINGERPRINTS.

CONTRIBUTOR OF

FINGERPRINTS

NAME AND NUMBER

ARRESTED OR

RECEIVED

CHARGE

DISPOSITION

Police

Department

Boston

Massachusetts

Harold J.

Mathews

142248

Bristol County

Jail

House of

Corrections

New Bedford

Massachusetts'

Police

Department

Boston

Massachusetts

Police

Department

Boston

Massachusetts

Harold James

Mathews

06190

Harold Mathews

142-248

Harold Mathews

153948

Police

Department

Boston

Massachusetts

Harold Mathews

153948

Police

Departnent

Boston

Massachusetts

Harold J.

Mathews

153948

Police

Department

Boston

Massachusetts

Harold J.

Mathews

153948

Police

Department

Boston

Massachusetts

Harold J.

Mathews

153948

XEE CO 3606

March

12, 1969

Breaking and

entering

daytime

June

19, 1969

Violation auto

laws

March

6, 1970

Assault and

battery deadly

weapon

February

Shoplifting

11, 1971

June

2, 1971

Receiving stolen

goods

August

Burglary daytime

30, 1972

BR 35548

November

Breaking and

26, 1972

entering daytime

BR 35548

March

8, 1973

Receiving stolen

property

BR 35545

:

Dismissed

Fined $150

6 months

suspended

Dismissed

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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20537

The following FBI record, NUMBER

940 737 G

, is furnished FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY.

Information shown on this Identification Record represents data furnished FBI by fingerprint contributors.

WHERE DISPOSITION IS NOT SHOWN OR FURTHER EXPLANATION OF CHARGE OR DISPOSITION IS

DESIRED, COMMUNICATE WITH AGENCY CONTRIBUTING THOSE FINGERPRINTS.

CONTRISUTOR OF

NAME AND NUMBER

ARRESTED OR

FINGERPRINTS

RECEIVED

CHARGE

DISPOSITION

Police

Department

Boston

Massachusetts

Correctional

Institution

West Concord

Massachusetts

Police

Department

Boston

Massachusetts

Police

Department

Boston

Massachusetts

Police

Department

Boston

Massachusetts

Harold J.

Mathews

167-785

Harold James

Mathews

43493

Harold J.

Mathews

181-818

Marold J.

Mathews

181-818

May

22, 1973

June

29, 1973

March

10, 1975

February

2, 1976

Harold Mathevs

181-818

April

21, 1976

Breaking and

entering day

residence

BR 35548

Breaking and

entering build-

ing daytime

with intent to

commit larceny

assault and

battery on

police officer

Use motor

vehicle without

authority

Unlawful carry

firearm "und"

control in motor

vehicle

6-28-73

Suffolk

Sus

perior Court

10 years

2 "ind" (2)

"cc" 2} Ind

"cc"

breaking and

entering daytime

Possession 0f

burglary tools

BR 35548

breaking and

entering daytime

residence

Assault and

battery

Possession of

marijuana

Attempted

breaking and

entering

BR 35548

XEE CO 3666

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20537

The following F8l racord, NUMBER

940 737 G

, is furnished FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY.

Information shown on this Identification Record represents data furnished FBI by fingerprint contributors.

WHERE DISPOSITION IS NOT SHOWN OR FURTHER EXPLANATION OF CHARGE OR DISPOSITION IS

DESIRED, COMMUNICATE WITH AGENCY CONTRIBUTING THOSE FINGERPRINTS.

CONTRIBUTOR OF

NAME AND NUMBER

ARRESTED OR

FINGERPRINTS

RECEIVED

CHARGE

DISPOSITION

POLICE

Department

Boston

Massachusetts

Harold J.

Mathews

181-818

May:

19, 1976

Receiving stolen

property

BR 35548

KEE CO 3666.

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* Mr. Monahan

Mr - Peelman

Mr - Huzst

Mr. Daly

— ME. Dooher

October 12, 1977

BY LTAISON

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairman

Select Cormittee on Assassinations

United States House of Representatives

Kashington, D. C.

Deaz Nr. Chairman:

In accordance with a request received from you

on September 8, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Mxs. Anne Eernadine Misita. Transmitted

herewith are two copies of a summary nemorandun containing

the results of this investigation.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

NOTE: Mrs. Misita is a secretary with the House

Conmittee on Assassinations.

Two Individuals indicated

she lost her motivation and initiative at work; one

individual declined to recommend her and the other

recommended her with the provision she not be placed in

a supervisory position. Investigation complete.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.G. 20535

October 7, 1977

ANNE BERNADINE MISITA

THE INVESTIGATION OF MRS. MISITA COVERED INQUIRIES

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

INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OF HER INCOMS.

Birth

Records of the New York State Department of Health,

Albany, New York, indicate Mrs. Misita was born on June 3,

1931, in Fulton, New York, as Anna Giannetto.

Education

Mrs. Misita attended Fulton High School, Fulton,

New York, frow September, 1945, to June, 1949, when she was

graduated, receiving a diplona.

Employment

Mrs. Misita has advised that after graduating from

high school, she resided in fulton, New York, and worked in

a canning factory and law office, details not recalled,

until accepting employment with General Electric Company•

November, 1950, to

General Electric Company,

July, 1964

Syracuse, New York, as a

secretary

August, 1964, to

Unemployed and residing in

March,

1965, and

Fulton, New York

May, 1968, to

September, 1968

March, 1965, to

April, 1968, and

September, 1968, to

Sealright Company, Incorporated,

Fulton, New York, as &

secretary

June, 1970

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JuLy, 1970, to

December, 1974

State University of New York,

Oswego, New York, as a

secretary

December, 1974, to

October, 1976

Hutchings Psychiatric Center,

Syracuse, New York, as a

secretary

October, 1976, to

August, 1977

Securities and Exchange

Commission, Washington, D. C.,

as a secretary

An individual who has requested confidentiality

advised he has known Mrs. Misita on a business basis for

approximately one year. He commented favorably concerning

her character, reputation, associates, and loyalty.

said she has good technical skills and gets along well with

others.

He said he does recommend her for a position

of trust and confidence with the Federal Government provided

she is not given any supervisory responsibility. He explained

that Mrs. Misita's work seemed to taper off during the last

S or 6 months of her employment and she lost ber initiative

and desire to learn more concerning her work. He said that

if Mrs. Misita spotted a problem at work, she failed to

report it or try to solve it.

second individual who has requested confidentiality

advised she has known Mrs. Misita for approximately one year

as a co-worker. She said Mrs. Misita is a friendly person

who gets along well with others and is very personable.

commented favorably concerning her character, reputation,

associates, and loyalty. She said, however, Mrs. Misita lacks

motivation as she does not try to improve herself.

She said,

in her opinion, Mrs. Misita does more socializing

than work

She said for these reasons she does not recommend her for a

position of trust with the Federal Government.

September, 1977,

Select Committee on Assassi-

to the present

nations, United States House

of Representatives, Washington,

D. C., as a secretary

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Marital Status

since dune, it mrs Misita has been separate

ron salvatore Richard Misita, who she has indicated resides

in Fulton, New York, and is a United States citizen.

Mrs. Misita resides at 799 North Van Dorn Street,

Alexandria, Virginia.

Interviews

Ross E. Aldrich, Assistant Director of Community

University of New York, oswego, New York,

advised Mrs. Misita worked in his department as a

secretary for several years. He said she does an

outstanding job and has the ability to dictate and handle

routine letters without supervision. He highly praised

her character, reputation, associates, and loyalty. He

recommended her most favorably for a position of trust with

the Federal Government.

Mahmud Mirza, M.D., Hutchings Psychiatric

Center, Syracuse, New York, advised Mrs. Misita worked

for him for several years as a secretary. He described

her as an outstanding secretary whom he has tried to

rehire, as the Hutchings Psychiatric Center now has

sufficient funds allotted to pay her salary. He commented

most favorably concerning her character, reputation, asso-

ciates, and loyalty. He highly recommended her for

a position

of trust and confidence with the Federal Government.

Twenty-three additional persons, consisting of

current and former supervisors and co-workers, present and

former neighbors, references, associates, and

social

acquaintances of

Mrs. Misita's, were interviewed and they

advised she is a loyal American whose character, reputation,

and associates are above reproach. She was described as

hardworking, prompt, capable, pleasant, qualified, honest,

and trustworthy.

It was stated she is a friendly

conscientious person who is aware of her responsibilities.

It was also stated she does her work and gets along well

with others.

Those who know her well highly recommended

her for a position of trust and responsibility.

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Records of the Oswego County Sheriff's

Department, Oswego, New York, disclose

Salvatore Richard Misita, Mrs. Misita's

husband, was charged with harassment

on September 11, 1975.

The disposition

is record as "turned over to family

court."

Records of the Fulton, New York, Family

Court disclose Mr. Misita forfeited $100

bail in connection with this matter and

the court issued a letter of protection

preventing him from harassing or having

contact with his wife for a period of one

year.

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. Misita:

Bureau of Personnel Investigations.

Civil Service Commission; Defense

Industrial Security Clearance Office,

Columbus, Ohio; and the Securities

and Exchange Commission.

The central files of the FBI, including the files

of the Identification Division, contain no additional

pertinent information concerning Mrs. Misita.

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Mr +

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Steel

He -

Dady

Mr.

Flyan

April 20, 1977

BL: ELABOU

Honorable Louls

Stokes

Chalenon

Dolect Conalttoo on Amosinations

Uniced Staton Houne of Reprozontatives

Fashiogton, D. C.

Dear Mr. Chaisaan:

In 86002

20C0

a roguest recolved fron you on

April 18, 1078, an investigasion

hag boon

GOREDO COG

conceroing

Le, Nobont

Creetor

Je1.80D.

Iranaitted horowith are two

copies of s sumary sezoranhin containing the rosalts of this

Lovestigation

Biacoraly yours,

Claronco M. Kelloy

Dizoctor

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Honorable Louts Stokes

NOTS: Investigation re Morrison for position with Select

Conmittee on Assassinations verifies prior marriage and

annulment.

Investigation complete and favorable, except for

court nartial while in the Navy and one traffic eitation.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

Apr1l 29, 1977

ROBERT CRITTENDON MORRISON

THE INVESTIGATION OF MR. MORRISON COVERED INQUIRIES

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

INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE- SOURCES OF HIS INCOME

Birth

Mr. Morrison was born isn-July 7,:1933, in Glasgow,

Kentucky.

Education

Mr. Morrison attended Bowling Green High School,

Bowling Green, Kentucky, from September, 1945, to-June, 1951,:

when he was graduated.

He attended

Western Kentucky State Teachers

college, now known as Western Kentucky. University,

Bowling Green, Kentucky, from September, 1951, to June,

1952, when he voluntarily withdrew.

Military Service

Mr. Morrison enlisted in the United States Navy

on March 19, 1953,-and served on active duty until

December 1, 1976, when he was honorably discharged as a yeoman

first class. His military obligation was then terminated.

Mr. Morrison's military record indicates. he was absent

without leave from the United States Navy from April 7,

1956, to April 30, 1956. This record discloses that

on May 5, 1956, he was awarded nonjudicial punishment

in a summary court martial, and he forfeited $102 and

was

restricted to his ship for

one month

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Robert Crittendon Morrison

Employment

December, 1949, to

December, 1951

December, 1974, to

December,

1976

December, 1976, to

the present

Mr. Morrison indicates he was

employed intermittently on a

full-time and part-time basis

during the summers and while

attending school in Bowling Green,

Kentucky, variously as a salesman

and service station attendant.

The records concerning these

employments have been destroyed,

and no one could be located to

verify these employments.

Mr. Morrison was employed inter-

mittently on a part-time basis

with the Hecht Company, Arlington,

Virginia, as a salesman.

Select Committee on Assassinations,

United States House of Representatives,

Washington, D. C., as Director of

Security

Marital Status

Mr. Morrison is married to the former Laurel Rose

Bligh and they reside in Apartment 101 at 1910 North Calvert

Street, Arlington, Virginia.

The files of the Naval Investigative Service, Naval

Intelligence Command, disclose that agency conducted a back-

ground investigation concerning Mr. Morrison in August, 1963.

This investigation disclosed that on or about January 16, 1959,

Mr. Morrison married Nancy Lee Rogers at Bowling Green,

Kentucky.

These records indicate she lived with him until

June 8, 1959, when she left him.

These files also indicate that a search of the

records of the Court of Common Pleas, Charleston,

South Carolina,

disclosed that

on June 11, 1959, Mr. Morrison's wife filed a

complaint alleging her marriage

to Mr. Morrison had never been

consummated, and she requested an annulment of their

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marriage.

The court records indicated Mr. Morrison failed

to answer this complaint and an Order of Default and Reference

was filed on July 7, 1959, and a final decree of annulment

was granted on July 29, 1959.

The files of the Naval Investigative Service,

Naval Intelligence Command, also indicate that Nancy Lee

Rogers was interviewed and she advised that after her marriage

to tened and see

June Morrison a man e they saved together until

, 1959, when she left him because the marriage had

never been consummated.

Her present whereabouts is unknown.

Interviews

Twenty-one persons, consisting of current and

former supervisors and co-workers, present and former

neighbors, references, associates, and social acquaintances

of Mr. Morrison's, were interviewed.

They advised he is a

loyal American whose character, reputation, and associates

are above reproach. He was described as intelligent,

capable, personable, reliable, considerate, and sincere.

They recommended him for a position of trust and responsibility.

One person interviewed said Mr. Morrison is an excellent

employee who is attentive, punctual, alert, and understanding.

was described as a man who carefully covers all details

of a complex assignment in a low-key and professional manner.

It was also stated he is a person who unhesitatingly works

overtime and willingly accepts additional responsibilities.

Close Relatives

Mr. Morrison's father, Robert Morrison, and his

stepfather,

Benjamin Franklin Mower, are deceased. Ir

addition to his wife, mentioned previously, Mr. Morrison's

only living close relatives are his mother, Kimmel Baker

Morrison Mower, and his sister, Frances Marion Morrison

Rabold, both of whom reside in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mr. Morrison's close relatives advised they

are reputable individuals.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20585

July 15, 1977

CECELIA TRULA MORTON

THE INVESTIGATION OF MRS. MORTON COVERED INQUIRIES

AS TO HER CHARACTER, LOYALTY,

AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO

INQUIRIES WERE MADE

AS TO THE SOURCES OF HER INCOME.

Birth

Mrs. Morton was born on August 13, 1949, in

Washington, D. C., as Cecelia Trula Brown.

Education

Mrs. Morton attended Charles Evans Hughes High

School, New York, New York, from September, 1966, to June,

1967, when she was graduated.

She attended the Armstrong Adult Education Center,

Washington, D. C., from February, 1972, to April, 1972, on

a part-time basis, receiving a certificate.

Employment

July, 1967, to

September, 1969

September, 1969, to

April, 1972

April, 1972, to

May, 1977

June, 1977, to

the present

Chemical Bank, New York,

New York, as a clerk-typist

Riggs National Bank of

Washington, D. C., as a clerk-

typist

Rural Housing Alliance,

Washington, D. C., as a

secretary

Select Committee on Assassinations,

United States House of Representa-

tives, Washington, D. C., as a

secretary

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Cecelia Trula Morton

Marital Status

Mrs. Morton is married to Willlam Frank Morton.

They and their daughter, Nicole, reside at 1240 46th Street,

southeast, Washington, D. C.

Interviews

Twenty-five persons, consisting of current and

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

bors, references, associates, and

social acquaintances of

MrS.

Morton's, were interviewed and they advised she is a

loyal American

whose character, reputation, and associates

are above reproach.

She was described as competent, industri-

ous, Cheerful, mature, hardworking, and discreet.

It was

stated that Mrs. Morton is an excellent secretary who

demonstrates a fine attitude toward her assigned tasks.

They highly recommended her for a position of trust and

responsibility.

Close Relatives

Mrs. Morton has advised her maiden name, Brown,

is derived from her mother's maiden name as she was born

out of wedlock.

She advised she does not know the current

whereabouts of

her father, Leon Coble, or her half-brother,

Anthony Smith.

She also advised Paul

Smith, who is deceased,

was the

father of her two half-brothers.

In addition to her husband and daughter, mentioned

previously, Mrs. Morton has the following close relatives

residing in New York, New York:

Mother

Susie Brown Medina

Stepfather

Roger Medina

Half brother

Charles Smith

Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are

acquainted with Mrs. Morton's close relatives advised they

are reputable individuals.

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Mr - Peelian

- Mr • Hugst

- Mr. Daly

1 - Mr. Davis

August 5, 1977

BY LIAISON

foster

Honorable Louis Stokes

Chairman

Select Comittee on Assassinations

United States House of Represchtatives

Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Chairman:

In accordance with a zequest received from

you on July 8, 1977, an investigation has been conducted

concerning Mrs. Barbara Louise Mosley. Transmitted

herewith are two copies of a sumnary memozandum containing

the results of this investigation.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

Enclosures (2)

NOTE :

Mosley is a recently hired researcher with the

requesting committee.

She is divorced and ex-spouse could

not be located.

She

was Ired in May, 1977, from positior

in Senator John Melcher's office for

an administrative error

concerning mailing of letter to the wrong people, embarrassing

the senator, who hesitates to recommend unless closely super-

vised.

Investigation otherwise favorable and complete.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.

WASHINGTON, D.C. 80595

August 5, 1977

BARBARA LOUISE MOSLEY

THE INVESTIGATION OF MRS. MOSLEY COVERED INQUIRIES

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

INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OF HER INCOME.

Birth

Mrs. Mosley was born on March 10, 1950, in

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as Barbara Louise Tyson.

Education

MrS. Mosley attended John Harris High School,

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, from September, 1965, to May, 1968,

receiving a diploma.

She attended Lock Haven State College, Lock Haven,

pennsylvania,

From september, 1968, to April, 1970, when she

voluntarily withdrew. In May, 1970, she submitted

a request

to officially withdraw which was approved on the basis of

academic deficiencies.

She has advised she attended the Cortez Peters

for a period of six

Since April, 1970, she has attended the University

of the District of Columbia, Washington, D. C., on a part-time

basis. She is a student in good standing.

Employment

June, 1968, to

September, 1968;

June, 1969, to

and

September, 1969

American Automobile Association,

Incorporated, Harrisburg,

pennsylvania, as a travel

counselor

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Barbara Louise Mosley

Marital Status

Mrs. Mosley is divorced and has not remarried.

She resides at 419 12th Street, Northeast, Washington, D. C.

She has advised she was married to Roddy Lee Mosley

from 1968 to 1972, when they were divorced in Washington,

D. Co

The files of the Domestic Relations Branch,

Superior Court, District of Columbia, Washington, D. C.,

reveal MrS. Mosley filed a Bill of Complaint on March 16,

1972, seeking a divorce from Roddy Lee Mosley on the

grounds of voluntary separation in excess of one year.

She averred they were married on December 31, 1968, in

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,

separation D

and that no children were born

of their union.

On june

19, 1972, she was granted an

absolute divorce.

Efforts to locate and interview Roddy Lee Mosley

were not successful and his whereabouts is unknown.

Interviews

Ben Stong, Administrative Assistant to John

Melcher, United States Senator from Montana, advised in

Washington, D. C., that the Senator is not available for

interview, but has authorized him to comment concerning

Mrs. Mosley.

Ke said Mrs. Mosley was formerly employed

as

a staff assistant in Senator Melcher's office when the

Senator was

a United States Representative as well as after

he became a United States Senator. He said Mrs. Mosley

was terminated in that employment due to having made a

gross administrative error in mailing numerous letters

bearing the Senator's signature to the wrong people, which

resulted in considerable embarrassment to the Senator.

He said the

Senator is not aware of anything of a derogatory

nature concerning Mrs. Mosley's honesty, integrity, associates,

character, or loyalty

to the United States. He said the

Senator considers her to be a very discreet person.

He

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recommending urs. Mosley for a position of extreme

responsibility with the Federal Government unless such

employment is under conditions of close supervision.

Janine Bolsky, Office Manager and Staff

Director, Office of John Melcher, United States Senator

from Montana, advised in Washington, D. C., that

Mrs. Mosley was previously employed

in

the Senator's

Ilice as a staff assistant from April, 1974, to May,

1975.

she said mis. Mosley was terminated after causing

several letters to be mailed to the wrong individuals,

which in turn caused the Senator considerable embarrass-

ment among several of his constituents.

She said she

could think

of nothing which would reflect unfavorably on

Mrs. Mosley's associates, reputation, honesty, or integrity.

She

said, however, she would not feel comfortable in

recommending Mrs.

Mosley for a position of extreme

responsibility unless the position would be one in which

Mrs. Mosley received close supervision. She added that

in her opinion, Mrs. Mosley is a completely trustworthy

person and a very discreet individual.

Hazel Hackley, Staff Assistant, Office of John

Melcher, United States

Senator from Montana; advised in

Washington, D. C., she has known Mrs. Mosley professionally

and socially for the past two and one half years.

She

said in her opinion Mrs. Mosley's recent termination as

a staff

assistant in the Senator's office was due in part

to a project error committed by Mrs. Mosley and equally in

part to a personality conflict between Mrs. Mosley and

the Senator's staff director, Janine Bolsky. She describec

Mrs. mosley as an extremely intelligent and capable

individual whose character, associates, reputation, and

loyalty are above reproach.

She advised that she would

recommend Mrs. Mosley without hesitation for a position

trust and confidence with the United States Government.

Twenty-one additional persons, consisting

of current and former supervisors and co-workers, present

and former neighbors, references, associates, and

social

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