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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN

RICHARDSON PREYER, N.C.

SAMUEL L. DEVY

4118

WALTER E, FAUNTROY, D.C.

STEMART B. MC

SI. CONN.

YVONNE BRATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF

CHARLES THONE, NEBH-

CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.

HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.

HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.

FLOYD J, FITHIAN, IND.

ROBERT W, EDGAR, PA.

(202) 225-4624

Select Committee on Assassinations

Ml.S. House of representatives

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

June 5, 1978

6-7-75

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Washington, D. C.

Lament Of Justice ONUSE SEE COu

Attention:

Mr. Robert Keuch

Deputy a Distant too toom ineral ass satis

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear Mr. Attorney General:

In connection with the investigation by this Committee

into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr.

Martin Luther King, Jr., it is requested that the Federal

Bureau of Investigation provide this Committee with

the information contained in a letter from Melvin A.

Sexton to various Klan organizations as found in

Volume I of I of the Arthur J. Hanes File, Serial

#157-370-10-167.

Your cooperation in this matter is greatly

appreciated.

55135

Sincerely,

12. Повей Blaln

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

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FD-36 (Rev. 7-27-76)

TRANSMIT VIA:

Teletype

• Facsimile

X Airtel

FBI

PRECEDENCE:

• Immediate

• Priority

• Routine

CLASSIFICATION:

• TOP SECRET

SECRET

→ CONFDENTIAL

JEFTO

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Date

6/5/78

TO :

DIRECTOR, FBI (62-117290)

ATTENTION:

CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT,

RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

OUPROM:

SAC, KANSAS CITY (175-64)

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)

195

Re Bureau teletype to Kansas City, 6/5/78.

Special Agents assigned to the Jefferson City,

Missouri Resident Agency between January, 1960, and May, 1967,

were SAS ROWAN B. AYERS and THOMAS H. WEAVER.

SA AYERS

on 11/23/74. SA WEAVER is still assigned at Jefferson City.

- Bureau

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TRANSMIT VIA:

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PRECEDENCE:

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• Priority

• Routine

CLASSIFICATION:

• TOP SECRET

• SECRET

I CONFIDENTIAL

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Date _ 6/9/78

TO:

FROM:

DIRECTOR, FBI

Attn: Congressional Inquiry Unit

Records Management Division

(66-1228) (RUC)

RE:

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE,

ON ASSASSINATIONS

(HSCA)

ReBuTel 6/5/78.

Enclosed herewith are 2 copies each of communications

requested by Bureau in retel.

The enclosed communications from the files of the

Mobile Division, meeting the requirements in referenced teletype,

are being sent to the Bureau as instructed.

No other records

in Mobile fall into this category.

Bureau (Encs.)

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3/25/68

AIRIEL

AIRMAIL,

TO:

DIRECTOR, FBI

FROM:

SAC, MOBILE

KARTIN LUNER KUI

RACIAL INTELLIGIZICE

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ReBuTelCall ta me 3/12/58, and BuRad 3/21/68.

...*

I have considered this matter, aiscussed it with

appropriate ajent and supervisory personnel of the Hobile

Office and the following is proposed as a counterintelligence

move on KINC'D lashington Spring Project.

KiNG has quite a rollowing in and around the salma,

Ala, area and has appeared recently in Jelma on one accasion

at the church of Reverend I. I. ANDERSON, who, at the time of

KING's appearance, was cuming for mayor of Selma.

ANDERSON.

was tentatively endorsed by KiNG and was subsequently dereated

in his race for mayor of Selma.

Reverend FREDERICK DOUGLAS REESE, Who is head of

the Dalize County Voters League and 1s quite intluenciul among

the

Negro community in the seins area, did not endorse aNDersoN

Ior mayor and intorned sources indicate he more or less cor

tributed to the dereat of ANDERSON.

Retse has been kno;n to

make derogatory remarks concerning KING and was allegedly

miffed that kind did not advise him, REESE, oi his, KINGS,

contemplated visit to selna.

In view of the above,

It is felt that if some

method can be devised whereby RENSE can be advised of certain

Items relative to the lashingion spring Projects

he would take

action to aiscourage indiviauals from participating therein.

Bureau

Mobile

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It is not belleved that REESE could be contacted

by a Bureau Agent, although he his on occasion furnished us

information which

has proven to be reliabie.

home address, 1566 Range, Selma,

Alabama 35701, wherein it is called to the attention oi Rotst

that KING is merely using the Negroes of the Selma area for

his own personal aggrandizement; that he is not genuinely

Interesced in their weltare,

in all probability the individuals going to Washington for

the Spring Project will be left stranded ulthout suitable

housing or lood. The letter should also play up the poss1b111-

ty of violence, particularly the fact that although CArMICHAEL

and BROWN of SNCC have a so-called gentlemens! agreenent with

KING not to take over this action, there exists a strong

possibility that such will oecur.

There is also the possibili-

ty of RAM and NOI taking over the project since it lacks

organization and direction.

The letter should also point out

that KING was in Alabama on about 3/21/68, and did not make

his schedule in the Selma and adjoining counties area, which

was another indication that KING was talking out of both sides

of his mouth.

It is felt that this letter should be malled from

either Washington or Baltimore since, If the letter 19 mailed

from anywhere in the south, Ruise may feel it is the work of

the Klan or some other racist group.

It is felt that Baltimore

would probably be the best since a letter from hashington would

indicate the possibility of the sovernment doing this.

Simultaneous with mailing the letter from Baltimore,

it is proposed that a copy of the letter to REESE, together

and Publisher, Selma Times-Journal, Selma, Alabama.

letter should

indicate that attached was a letter directed to

REESE and that he, FALKENBERRY, might want to contact REESE

relative to REESE's receipt oi

the letter and what it said.

The thought behind this is to elve FALKANBERRY a

chance to interview RusSE concerning recelot oi the letter

and thereby create a nems story which could legitinately be

published and read by the Negro community Inte Selma area.

It is known that the Selma Tines-Journal has a large circula

tron among the negro county in ballas and adjoining countles

and has taken a rather 1iberal autitude in connection with

civil rights movements.

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By handling as above, we would eliminate the

possibility of these rumors being attributed to the FBI.

Consideration has been given to some method of

discouraging ALBERT TURNER, who 1s Meld Secretary for KING s

project, and is spear-heading the recruitment throughout our

territory and other portions i Alabama.

From our contact

with TURNER, tho 1s a llaison source, it is the opinion of

contactin" agents that he is so sold on the project that it

Is almost impossible to disillusion him.

It is also felt that some method of getting an

article in the

"Southern Courier" along the lines of the above.

would have a discouraging effect on the Negro community in

and around tonigonery, Ala., since the courier Is very Widely

read.

Consideration is being given to the method of accom-

plishing this.

The Eureau la requested to consider the proposal

set forth above and advise.

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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-445006)

7/68

SAC, MOBILE (157-2578) (P)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST-HATE GROUPS

•RACIAL INTALLIGENCE

Reference is made to Bureau airtel to Albany,

3/4/68.

•SA JOEPH I. BOSTON has been designated to

coordinate this program in the Mobile Division.

As the Bureau has been separately advised, in-

vestigation has not been developed that any militant Black

Nationalist group has been in existence in the Mobile

territory. There has been no activity of The Revolutionary

Action Movement (RA, Congress of Racial Equality (CORS),

or Nation or Islam (NOI). The Southern Christian Leadership

Conference (SCLO) has representatives in this division, but

no organizational hoadquarters or office. The Student

Nonviolent scordinating Committee (SNos)

has ropresentatives.

coming to the mobile Division periodically, particularly

coming to Selma, Tuskogee or Montgonery, Ale, but investi

gation nas not

shown that sict has any offico in this territory.

The houndes bounty Freedom Organization (Lero),

which is also known as the houndes county freedon carty and

the Black Panther Party, is a Megro civil rights organization

established in Alabama Wovenber, 1955. It is a political

party, designed to: run candidates for public office. It has

received publicity as the slack ranther farty, but is not

atriliated with the Black Panther Party established in New

York City during 1956.

In the organization oi tiD, assistance

was granted by STOKILY CARNICHARE of SNCC.

JOAN HULETT,

President of IGFO, 1s a source of the Mobile Division.

- Bureau • (AM).. (RM)

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MO 157-2578

There has been no information developed to show

that violence is intended or expected by persons active in

the racial and civil rights natters.

There is only one person on the agitator index

who night be the subject of future counterintelligence by

2/17/45, arul 1s employed as a rarmer.

luch of the militant

davil rights activity in lorales Countr, Ala. roscoeliered

traceable to Jackson,

and he is a contact of

CARHICHAEL When CARMICHIAL Comes to Loundes Canty.

Investigation is being conducted at the present

time to deterine if SNCC reopens an office at Selma, Ala.,

which was maintained by SNCC in the pasts

If this office

Is reopened to direct saco activitres, then that office woulo

be a logical tarket for counterintelligence activíties.

Concerning suggestions for the over all counter-

intelligence action, it is felt that the Bureau might consider

the creation of a paper Negro nationalist group for the

purpose of drawing together militant leaders and militant

groups in order to plant seeds of dissension anong such leaders. It

also should be considered that counterintelligence action

could be aimed against radical racial leaders in any organization

by the use di reliable press contacts being given intormacion

which wouls sorve to discredit these leaders. such inior

nation, indicating that leaders are using the civil rijats

movement for their own gain and are not instituting programs

ained at encouraging a Negro to help himself

could be used

through reliable press contacts or responsible national

Negro leaders+

This type of action might serve to bring about

a feeling of distruct among radical Negro leaders.

Specific susgestions, as may be developed for

possible use in the counterintelligence field, will be

sent to

the Bureau by separate letter. Quarterly letters will be

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0-9 (Her. 5-02-64)

FBI

Date: April 2, 1968

Transmit the following in

Via

Airtel

(Type in plaintext or code)

(Priority)

To:

SAC, Mobile

Director, FBI

75482578

Subject:

COUNTERINIELIVEENCE PROGRAN

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTRULIGENCE

(WASHINGTON SPRING PROJECT)

Reurairtel 3/25/68.

You are authorized to send the two anonymous letters

set out in reairtel. Prepare the letters on commercially

purchased stationery and take all necessary precautions to

insure they cannot be traced to the Bureau.

When the letters and envelopes are prepared,. send.

them to the Baltimore Office for mailing.

For the informa-

tion of Baltimore these two letters are designed to bring

the true nature of the Washington Spring Project to the

attention of Negro leaders in Selma, Alabama.

Mail the

letters the same day they are received from Mobile.

The Bureau appreciates Mobile's suggestion.

/ Advise the Bureau, under the ahove caption, of results.!/

2 - Baltimore

DECLACOINS BY 8383 RAMANE

screal.

33.

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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

SAC, MOBILE (157-2578) (P)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST-HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLICENCE

27/1/68

Re Mobile letter to Bureau, 3/27/68.

1. Operations Under Consideration

Since submission of referenced letter, a

new organization has developed at Montgomery,

Alabana, which could be a primary target of

counterintelligence action. The Young Mens

Progressive Coumittee (the organization is in

the process of changing its name to Youth

Progressive Committee), was started at Montgomery,

with about 15 members at the present time and is

reliably reported as an affiliate of SNCC. It

Is opening a bookstore as a nemorial to Di.

MARTIN LUTHER KING and is setting up a bar, both

• of which are reportedly means to raise money for.

SNCC. It is

contemplated that action against

this group can be taken through local police

authorities and state liquor authorities concerning

the operation of the bar and concerning reported

information that sone members of this group carry

firearms.

CAREDEE

2.

Operations Being Efrected

Da724A0

None

3.

Tangible Results

None

4.

Noné

Bureau (RI1) (AM)

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

GSA FPMA (61, -FR) 101-11-8

UNITED 'STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

: SAC, Albany

TO

Аром

:Director, FBI (100-448006)

We 157-2578

SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE "PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

DATE: 8/5/68

The Bureau wants to bring a highly successful

counterintelligence operation to the attention of all

counterintelligence offices, so that all offices will

be aware of the type of results that can be obtained

in this program.

The Miami Division developed a source at a

local television

station and the source produced a

news special on black nationalists and on the New Left.

Miami requested Bureau authority to furnish the source

background data of a public source nature when the

source indicated an interest in producing a show

exposing these groups.

2 - Atlanta

2 - Baltimore

2 - Birmingham

2 - Boston

2 - Buffalo

2 - Charlotte

2

- Chicago

- Cincinnati

2

~ Columbia

2

- Cleveland

2

- Denver

2

- Detroit

2

- Houston

2

- Indianapolis

2

- Jackson

2

- Jacksonville

2

- Kansas City

2

- Los Angeles

- Memphis

2 - Miami

2 - Milwaukee

- Minneapolis

- Mobile

2

2

2

2

- Newark

- New Haven

- New Orleans

- New York

- Omaha

2

2

- Philadelphia

- Phoenix

- Pittsburgh

- Portland

- Richmond

2

2

2

2

2

- Sacramento

- San Diego

- San Francisco

- Seattle

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Letter to SAC, Albany

RE:

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

100-448006

The Bureau authorized furnishing the source data

on a confidential basis and the show appeared 7/7/68.

great deal of research was done by Miami Agents and it

resul'ed in an excellent program.

The show, which ended

with quotes from the Director on the nature

of the New

vett, was so well received that the television station

received requests for a film of the show by local civic

groups.

As you are aware publicity about New Left

and black nationalist groups, especially television

coverage, sometimes

enhances

the stature of these groups..

At the same time, Miami has demonstrated that a carefully

planned television show

can be extremely effective in

showing these extremists for what they are. Local New

Left and black nationalist leaders were interviewed on

the show and seemed to have been chosen for either their

inability to articulate or their simpering and stupid

appearance.

Miami furnished a film of this show for Bureau

review and it

was apparent that the television source

used the very best judgment in editing comments by

these extremists.

He brought out that they were in

favor of violent revolution without their explaining

why.

But he also brought out that they, personally,

would be afraid to lead a violent revolution, making

them appoar to be cowards. The

interview of black

nationalist leaders on the show had the leaders seated,

chairs, resembling rats trapped under scientific

observation.

Each counterintelligence office should be

alert to exploit this technique both for black nationalists

and

New left types. Miami learned from sources that those

who appeared on the show realized that it presented them

in a most unfavorable light., One even

complained to the

television station about it.

This counterintelligence

operation will be of great value in the South Florida area

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Letter to SAC, Albany

RE: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

100-448006

and the Bureau hopes these results can be duplicated in

other offices.

Success in this case resulted from hard

work and acumen on the part of the Agents who handled

the matter.

Especially important was the choice of

individuals interviewed as they did not have the ability

to stand up to a professional newsman.

The fine job of

interviewing and editing done by the news people involved

was also most important.

Each office should be alert to the possibility

of using this technique. No counterintelligence action

should be taken without Bureau authority. For your

information operations of this type must be handled

through reliable, established sources and must be set

up so that the FBI is not revealed as the source.

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TO

OPTIO:IAL FAPM NO. 10

PSAY 1592 FDI "ION

GSA FPMR (18 UFR) 101-11-8

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

: SAC, Albany

DATE: 8/5/68

OM

:Director, FBI (100-448006)

+71517-2578

SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS

• RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Bureau wants to bring a highly successful

counterintelligence operation to the attention of all

counterintelligence offices, so that all offices will

be aware of the type of results that can be obtained

in this program.

The Miami Division developed a source at a

local television station and the source produced a

news special on black nationalists and on the New Left.

Miami requested Bureau authority to furnish the source

background data of a public source nature when the

source indicated an interest in producing a show

exposing these groups.

2 - Atlanta

2 - Baltimore

2 - Birmingham

2 - Boston

2

- Buffalo

2 - Charlotte

2 - Chicago

2 - Cincinnati

2

- Columbia

- Cleveland

2

2

- Denver

- Detroit

- Houston

2

2

2

- Indianapolis

2 - Jackson

- Jacksonville

- Kansas City

- Los Angeles

2

- Memphis

2

- Miami

2 - Milwaukee

- Minneapolis

' - Mobile

2 - Newark

2

- New Haven

2 - New Orleans

2 - New York

2

- Omaha

2 - Philadelphia

2

- Phoenix

2

- Pittsburgh

2

- Portland

2

- Richmond

2

- Sacramento

- San Diego

- San Francisco

2

- Seattle

2

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2

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2 - Tampa

2 - WO

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Letter to SAC, Albany

RF.:

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

100-445006

The Bureau

authorized furnishing the source data

on a confidential basis and the show appeared 7/7/68.

great deal of research was done by Miami Agents and it

resuled in an excellent program. The show, which ended

with quotes from the Director on the nature

of the New

Left, was so well received that the television statior

received requests for a film of the show by local civic

groups.

As you are aware publicity about New Left

and black nationalist groups, especially television

coverage, sometimes

enhances

the stature of these groups.

At the same time, Miami has demonstrated that a carefully

planned television show can be extremely effective in

showing these extremists for what they are.

Local New

Left and black nationalist leaders were interviewed on

the show and seemed to have been chosen for either their

inability to articulate or their simpering and stupid

appearance.

Miami furnished a film of this show for Bureau

review and it was apparent that the television source .

used

the very best judgment in editing comments by

these extremists.

favor of violent

He brought out that they were in

revolution without their explaining

But he also brought out that they, personally,

would be afraid to lead a violent revolution, making

The interview of

black

nationalist leaders on the show had the leaders seated,

j1l at ease, in hard chairs. Full-length camera shots

showed each movement as they squirmed about in their

chairs, resembling rats trapped under scientific

observation.

Each counterintelligence office should be

alert to exploit this technique both for black nationalists

and New left types. Miami learned from sources that those

who appeared on the show realized that it presented them

in a most unfavorable light., One even complained to the

television station about it. This counterintelligence

operation will be of great value in the South Florida area

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Letter to SAC, Albany

RE: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

100-448006

and the Bureau hopes these results can be duplicated in

other offices.

Success in this case resulted from hard

work and acumen on the part of the Agents who handled

the matter.

Especially important was the choice of

individuals interviewed as they did not have the ability

to stand up to a professional newsman. The fine job of

interviewing and editing done by the news people involved

was also most important.

Each office should be alert to the possibility

of using this technique. No counterintelligence action

should be taken without Bureau authority. For your

information operations of this type must be handled

through reliable,

established sources and must be set

up so that the FBI is not revealed as the source.

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Datelecember 6, 1968

Transmit the following in

Via

Airtel

(Type in plainteri or code)

(Priorisy)

To:

From:

SAC, Albany

Diractor, FBI (100-448005)

11÷79159

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMi

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INIELLIGERCH

(VISUAL AIDS)

2 ..

• Atlanta

2.u Baltimore

2 i Birmingham

2 - Boston

• Buffalo

2

• Charlotte

2

- Chicago

2

- Cincinnati

2

• Columbia

2

- Cleveland

2

= Denver

2 - Detroit

2 - Houston

2 • Indianapolis

2

-. Jackson

2

- Jacksonville

.2

- Kansas City

2

- Los Angeles

2 - Memphis

2 ~ Miami

2 - Milwaukee

For briefing and lecture purposes, the Bureau neads

2 - Minneapolis

Q- Novale

- Newark

2.- New Haven

2

* New Orleans

2 - New York

2 • Omaha

2 - Philadelphia

2 - Phoenix

2 - Pittsburgh

2 - Portland

2 - Richmond

2

Sacramento

• San Diego

- San Francisco

- Seattle

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Airtel to SAC, Albany

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROCRI, (VISE*I AIDS)

100-448006

to receive, under this caption, visual material relating to

violence by black extremists.

Photographs of scenes of racial

violence, sniping attacks on police such as those at the

Clevelena, Onio: riot this year, photographs of arsenals of black

extrenists, and of black extrenists engaged in military-

type drill, are needed. Diagrams of explosive and sabotage

devices and booby traps that are being circulated among black

extremists are also desired.

By return airtel under this caption, each office.

should furnish any available material not previously furnished

the Bureau or advise no such material is available.

Photographs

furnished should be clear, glossy, §" & 10" photographs, 11

available, and only one copy of each item submitted

is needed.

Material submitted will not be raturned so any item that is

neaded by the field shold be copied for submission to the

Bureau.

Thereafter, as items of interest are received, they

should be submitted to the Bareau under this caption on

continuing basis so that the Bureau can have the benefit of

new material that would be usaful for visual aid purposes.

2

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D-9 1Ray. 5-22-54!

FBI

Datelecember 6, 1968

Transmit the following in

Airtel

Via

(Type in plaintesi or code)

(Priorisy)

To:

SAC, Albany

From:

Director, FBI (100-448005)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST - FATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

(VISUAL AIDS)

11;

'7955%"

2 . Atlanta

2.- Baltimore

2

- Birmingham

2 • Boston

2

•Buffalo

2 - Charlotte

- Chicago

2 - Cincinnati

2 - Columbia

2 - Cleveland

2 - Denver

2 - Detroit

2 - Houston

2 - Indianapolis

2

-. Jackson

2. - Jacksonville

2 - Kansas City

2 - Los Angeles

2 - Memphis

2 - Miami

2 - Milwaukee

For briefing and lecture purposes, the Bureau needs

2 - Minneapolis

2 - Mobile

- Newark

2

~ New Haven

2 - New Orleans

2. - New York

2 - Umaha

2 - Philadelphia

2 - Phoenix

2 - Pittsburgh

2 - Portland

2 • Richmond

2

• Sacramento

• San Diego

• San Francisco

2

2

2

2

• Seattle

- Springfield

- St. Louis

- Tarpa

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Airtel to SAC, Albany

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGERI, (VISUAL AIDS)

100-448006

to receive, under this caption, visual material relating to

violence by black extremists.

Photographs of scenes of racial

violence, sniping attacks on police such as those at the

Cleveland, Onio, riot this year, photographs of arsenals of black

extrenists, and

of black extremists engaged in military-

type drill, are needed. Diagrams of explosive and sabotage

devices and booby traps that are being circulated among black

extrenists are also desired.

By return airtel under this caption, each office.

should furnish any available material not previously furnished

the Bureau or advise no such

material is available. Photographs

furnished should be clear, glossy, 8" & 10" photographs, if

available, and only one copy of each item submitted is needed.

Material subnitted will not be returned so any iten that is

needed by the field should be copied for submission to the

Bureau.

Thereafter, as items of interest are received, they

should be subnitted

to the Bureau under this caption on

continuinz basis so that the Bureau can have the benefit of

new material that would be useful for visual aid purposes.

- 2-

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SAC, MIAMI

8/23/68

SAC, MOBILE (157-2578) (P)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NAT: ONALIST - RATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

BUFILE: 100-448006

Re Bureau letter to all offices, 8/5/68.

In order that Mobile can give serious con-

sideration to the use of che technique discussed in

reterenced letter, it is requested that Mians advise

Mobile concerning

the positive specific reactions to

the showing of the film in Miami. If possible, Miami

should forward a copy of this filn to Mobile for

viewing, which film can then be returned promptly to

M2and.

2

- Miami (RM1)

• Mobile

JTB: sms

(4) sons

157-2578-6

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SAC, MIAMI

SAC, MOBILE (157-2573) (P)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NAT'ONALIST • HATE GROUPS

RACIAL, INTELLIGENCE

BUFILE: 100-443006

8/23/68

Re Bureau letter to all offices, 8/5/68.

In order that Mobile can give serious con-

sideration to the use of the technique discussed in

referenced letter, it is requested that Miami advise

Mobile concerning

the positive specific reactions to

the showing of the film in Miani. If possible, Miami

should forward a copy of this film to Mobile for

viewing, which film can then be seturned promptly to

Miami.

2

- Miami (RM)

Mobile

JTB: sms

(4) orna

157-2578-6

Index a

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TO

:

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

• MAY 1962 EDITION

65A FPMR (11 CFR) 101-11.6

UNITED STATES G

NMENT

Memorandum

SAC, MOBILE (157-2578)

DATE:

8/31/68

SUBJECT:

SAC, MIAMI (157-2414) (P)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

Re Mobile letter to Miami dated 8/23/68.

Enclosed for Mobile is a copy of an article

which appeared in the August, 1968,

edition of "The Liber-

tarian Watchdog", an underground "hippie-type" newspaper

published in Miami, Florida.

ROBERT E. SCHWARTZ, the editor

of this publication was one

of those interviewed

television program referred to in referenced letter.

The July 9, 1968, issue of "The Atlantic Sun",

a student publication at Florida Atlantic University,

Boca Raton, Florida, contained an article concerning

this

television program.

It quoted JAMES AGUT, also interviewed

on this program, as complaining of the editing of this pro- '

He claimed the program's bias was clearly shown by

the Director's remarks at the end of the program.

The television producer said the response to this

program was so good that they went to the expense of repro-

ducing it so it could be made available to a number of

civic organizations who have requested it for local showing.

They gave one copy of the film to the Miami Office, at no

cost, and this has been sent to the Bureau.

This program was given considerable advance publi-

city and was shown at 6:30 PM on a Sunday evening which is

considered "prime time".

Other specific reactions of a positive nature on

a program of this type are difficult to assess, and probably

cannot be fully assessed for a considerable time.

- Mobile (Enes CA)' (RM)

1 - Miami

JCM/vj1

(3)

152-2528-8

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:=.

MM 157-2414

Inasmuch as a copy of this film was sent to the

Bureau,

Mohile might consider requesting loan of this film

from the Bureau.

_ 2

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TO

:

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

MAY 1952 EDITION

G5A FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6

UNITED STATES G

NMENT

Memorandum

SAC, MOBILE (157-2578)

• DATE:

8/31/68

SUBJECT:

SAC, MIAMI (157-2414) (P)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

Re Mobile letter to Miami dated 8/23/68.

Enclosed for Mobile is a copy of an article

which appeared in the August, 1963, edition of "The Liber-

tarian Watchdog", an underground "hippie-type" newspaper

published in Miami, Florida. ROBERT E. SCHWARTZ, the editor

of this publication was one of those interviewed

television program referred to in referenced letter.

The July 9, 1968, issue of "The Atlantic Sun",

a student publication at Florida Atlantic University,

Boca Raton, Florida, contained an article concerning

this

television

program.

It quoted JAMEs AGui, also interviewed

on this program, as complaining of the editing of this pro-

gram.

He claimed the program's bias was clearly shown by

the Director's remarks at the end of the program.

The television producer said the response to this

program was so good that they went to the expense ot repro-

ducing it so it could be made available to a number of

civic organizations who have requested it for local showing.

They gave one copy of the film to the Miami Office, at no

cost, and this has been sent to the Bureau.

This program was given considerable advance publi-

city and was shown at 6:30 PM on a Sunday evening which is

considered "prime time".

Other. specific reactions of a positive nature on

a program of this type are difficult to assess, and probably

cannot be fully assessed for a considerable time.

- Mobile (Encs ChiS (RM)

- Miami

JCM/vj1

(3)

152-2528-8

SANTO 244S FLED

SEP3 1968

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MM 157-2414

Inasmuch as a copy of this film was sent to the

Bureau, Mobile might consider requesting loan of this film

from the Bureau.

_ 2 -

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THE LIBERTARIAN WATCHDOG -

AUGUST. 1968_

- PAGi

WCKT TELEVISES VEILED LIES

Since we did

not wish to burden the

Miami Herald with too many words,

we

paesented them the above letter. There-

fore, we

will take further space here

mention a few more gripes with

that;

Channel 7 '"Documentary."

The interview was conducted by Rich-

ard Berman who presented us with ques-

tions in a friendly and relaxed

manner.

We answered accordingly. The

program

however, allowed Wayne Farris to turn

the questions around, while re-presenting

them in an

authoritative and

accusing

mannes, and

we had

no opportunity to

answer

indignantly, as the portions of

the program

showing us and

our answers

were all pre-recorded on sound-film. The

alturnating

portions showing Farris and

his questions was recorded and dubbed-in

at a later date.

We. were tricked into a

position of disadvantage. We spoke to an;

unscrupulous TV camera and our answers.

'Stolen from us.

Mike Meiselman

was also victimized:

by,

the same Channel Y documentary:

Meiselman stated that the questions -

connected in the same manner with his

answers- were not quite the same

as the

original questions presented him during

the filming.

Finally,

we take issue with

the edi-

torial quoting j. Edgar Hoover

which

was used to close the program. This edi-

6 рінад

torial was much stronger than any

of the

questions put to us during the interview.

We certainly hope that this editorial

as well as the rest of the documentary do

not represent the official position of

WCKT, Channel Y Television and since

we hope that

WCKT believes

in that

great old timey

American tradition of

"fair play,"

We

feel certain that they

will insist on giving

us some 6:30ish PM.

Sunday time so that wè

may present our

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Editor, The Miami Herald:

In a recent Channel 7 so-called documentary

on

"the new left," the editors of the Florida Free.

Press and the Libertarian Watchdog newspapers .wer

largely featured. Keith Davidson, assistant Channel

7 news director said the interview was fair to us ir

that we were quoted in entierty, and in context. To

this, we agree. What we have to complain about,

however, is the SELECTION of questions we were

given to answer.

Effective propaganda avoids the excesses of

direct accusation. Instead the desired message is

SUGGESTED. The average televiewer does not

bother to analyze the structure of the program

presentation. Instead, he

is absorbed by the

screen. Transfixed. Helpless. He does not ques-

tion what he sees, he LEARNS from it:

We were allowed to "have our say" in a dial

ogue that was centered largely about every possible

treasonous, traterous. seditious or revolutionary

¿ action conceivable.

Then, we were asked questions regarding the

new left in comparison with the

"old left," the

Trotskyite-left, the Moscow-left and the Peking-

left. Thus, the movement of the interview was

by the most uneasy thematic import:

And according to a basic law of

propaganda, "whatever is continuously and blatan-

tly ASKED, is incessantly and tenaciously

SUGGESTED." In other words, all talk about the

new left became quite academic and quite irrele-

vant before the real implications of our trial.

But with all of this... even while we were all-

owed to distinguish between the new-left and the

old-left, we were not consulted about our ideolo

gical gripes with AlL contemporary "Big Gover-.

ament. We were not questioned in depth about

our sociopolitical world views, or those things for

which we strive. We were not even consulted re -

garding the topics we consider most relevant to

the new-left. It is also interesting to note that dur

ing the interview, there was not one direct ques.

stion regarding racism of poverty.

Thank you,

Robert E. Schwartz

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THE LIBERTARIAN WATCHDOG

AUGUSI

1968 - PAGI 2

WCKT TELEVISES VEILED LIES

Since we did not

wish to burden the

Miami Herald with too

many words, we

presented them the above letter. There-

fise, we

will take further space here to

mention a few more gripes with

that:

Channel y "Documentary."

The interview was conducted by Rich-

ard Berman who presented us with ques-

tions in a friendly and relaxed manner.

We answered

accordingly. The program

however, allowed Wayne Farris to turn

the questions around, while re-presenting

them in an authoritative

and accusing

manner, and we had

no opportunity to

answer

indignantly,

as the

portions of

• the program showing us and our answers

were all pre-recorded on sound-film. The

alturnating portions showing Farris and

his questions was recorded and dubbed-in

'at a later date.

We were tricked into a

position of disadvantage. We spoke to as.

unscrupulous TV camera and our answers

"stolen from us.

Mike Meiselman was also victimized?

by the same Channel Y documentary:

Meiselman stated that the questions

connected in the same manner with his

answers were not quite the same as the

original questions presented him during

•the filming.

Finally,

we take

issue with the edi-

torial quoting j. Edgar Hoover

which

was used to close the program. This edi-

"9"

torial was much stronger than any of the

questions

put to us during the interview.

i's do on.

We certainly hope that this editorial

Tanfile

ратастис

as well as the rest of the documentary do

not

represent the official position

of

WCKT, Channel Y Television and since

we hope that WCKT believes in

that

great old

timey

American tradition of

"fair play," we feel

certain that they

will insist on giving us some 6:30ish PM.

Sunday time so that we may present our

157-2528-7

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SEP3

196

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Editor, The Miami Herald:

In a recent Channel 7 so-called documentary

on "the new left," the editors of the Florida Free

Press and the Libertarian Watchdog newspapers sel

largely featured. Keith Davidson, assistant Channel

7 news director said the interview was fair to us in

that ive were quoted in entierty and in context. To!

this, we agree. What we have to complain about,

however, is the SELECTION of questions we were

given to answer.

Effective propaganda avoids the excesses of

direct accusation. Iestead the desired message is

SUGGESTED. The average televiewer does not

bother to analyze the structure of the program

presentation. Instead, he

is absorbed by the

screen. Transfixed. Helpless. He does not ques-

tion what he sees, he LEARNS from it:

We were allowed to "have our say" in a dial-

ogue that was' centered largely about every possible

treasonous,

action conceivable.

traterous, seditious or revolutional!

Then, we were asked questions regarding the

new left in comparison with the "old left, " the

Trotskyite-left, the Moscow-left and the Peking-

left. Thus, the movement of the interview was

pervaded

by the most uneasy thematic import;

And according to a basic law of

propaganda, "whatever is continuously and blatan-

tly ASKED, is incessantly and tenaciously

SUGGESTED." In other words, all talk about the

new left became quite academic and quite irrele-

vant before the real implications of our trial.

But with all of this... even while we were all-

owed to distinguish between the new-left and the

old left, we were not consulted about our ideolo

gical gripes with AlI contemporary "Big Gover-

nment. We were not questioned in depth about

our sociopolitical world views, or those things for

which we strive. We were not even corsulted re -

garding the topics we consider most relevant to

the new-left. It is also interesting to note that dur

ing the interview, there was not one direct quesi.

stion regarding racism or poverty.

Thank you,

Robert E. Schwartz

"DOO

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.„."

DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

10/7/68

SAC, MOBILE (157-2578) (P)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST-HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

ReMOlet to Bureau, 7/1/68.

1. Operations Under Consideration

The only Black Nationalist organization active

in the Mobile Division is the Youth Progressive

Committee at Montgomery, Ala., which currently

Wile on soner

has approximately eight menbers, two of thon are

approved informants.

The group has recently

been in the process of opening the Apollo Bar

as a fund raising proposition for the organi-

zation which is reportedly affiliated with SNCC.

It is contemplated that action night be taken

through local state authorities against the

Apollo Bar directed toward revocation of license

as the bar becomes a growing concern.

Interview

with various nembers is being considered as a

disruptive action.

2.

Operations Being Effected

None

3.

Tangible Results

None

4. Developments of Counterintelligence Interest

None

2 - Bureau (RM) (AM)

(- Mobile

JTB: agf

(4)

ex.

34b4dpnagne

_113883 RAMIAHR

157-2578-9

Seriahe 3

Indexed

Filed

1.

shei di

went.

DATE 4/0D,(X)

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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

10/7/68

SAC, MOBILE (157-2578) (P)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST-HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

ReMOlet to Bureau, 7/1/68.

1.

Operations Under Consideration

The only Black Nationalist organization active

in the Mobile Division is the Youth Progressive

Committee at Montgomery, Ala., which currently

has approximately eight members, two of whom are

approved informants.

The group

has recently

been in the process of opening the Apollo Bar

as a fund raising proposition for the organi-

zation which is reportedly affiliated with SNCC.

It is contemplated that action might be taken

through local state authorities against the

Apollo Bar directed toward revocation of license

as the bar becomes a growing concern.

Interview

with various members is being considered as a

disruptive action.

2. Operations Being Effected

None

3.

Tangible Results

None

4.

Developments of Counterintelligence Interest

None

2 - Bureau (RM1) (AM)

2- Mobile

JTB: agf

(4)

aff

157-2578-9

Searched

Serialised.

Indexed

Filed

411(81-

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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

SAC, MOBILE (157-2578)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE E ROCKAS

BLACK NATIONALIST-HATE

GHOULS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

11/27/68

Re MOlet to BU, 7/1/68.

1. Operations Under Consideration

As previously noted the only Black Nationalist

organization active in this Div, is the

Youth Progressive Committee in Montgomery, Ala.,

which has a reported membership of eight,

two

of whon are informants.

The group has attempted

to arrange for the opening of the Apollo Bar

as a fund raising proposition for this organiza-

tion, which is reportedly connected with SNCC.

In the event this club is successful in getting

this bar operation started, it is contemplated

that action against the club could be taken

through local State authorities directed towards

revocation of the license of the bar.

2. Operations Being Effected

None

3. Tangible Results

Interviews with the members of this organization

have been conducted during regular investigative

activity and it is felt that these interviews

have served as a disruptive factor and have

contributed materially to the fact that the

group has recently stopped regular meetings and

has not proceeded with the opening of the Apollo

Bar as originally planned.

4.

Developments of Counterintelligence Interest

None

*ITW 54987

2-Bureau

2-Mobile

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(RM)

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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

SAC, MOBILE (157-2578) (0)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST-HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

Re MOlet to BU, 7/1/68.

1. Operations Under Consideration

As previously noted the only Black Nationalist

organization active in this Div., is the

Youth Progressive Committee in Montgomery, Ala.,

which has a reported membership of eight,

of whom are informants.

The group has attempted

to arrange for the opening of the Apollo Bar

as a fund raising proposition for this organiza-

tion, which is reportedly connected with SNCC.

In the event this club is successful in getting

this bar operation started, it is contemplated

that action against the club could be taken

through local State authorities directed towards

revocation of the license of

the bar.

2. Operations Being Effected

None

3. Tangible Results

Interviews with the members of this organization

have been conducted during regular investigative

activity and it is felt that these interviews

have served as a disruptive factor and have

contributed materially to the fact that the

group has recently stopped regular meetings and

has not proceeded with the opening of the Apollo

Bar as originally planned.

4.

Developments of Counterintelligence Interest

None

WW 54987

2-Bureau (RiL)

2MODILE

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(4),

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i .

12/11/68

AIRTEL

AIRMAIL.

TO:

FROM:

DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

SAC, MOBILE (157-2578) (P)

SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

(VISUAL AIDS)

..

Reference is mater to Bureau airtel dated

12/6/68.

Mobile Office Is not in possession of any of

racial matters and any items of interest received in

the future wint be submitted to the Bureau.

J-BureaU (RM

2 Mob11€

JTB: paw

(5) par

Paso

157-7578-17

OF CONCAINED

J IS UNCIADSIFIED

9.11.%

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12/11/68

AIRTEL

AIRMATT!

TO:

FROM:

DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

SAC, MOBILE (157-2578) (P)

SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

(VISUAL AIDS)

Reference I8 mater to Bureau airtel dated

12/6/68.

Mobile Office Is not in possession of any of

the indicated materials to be furnished to the Bureau

This matter has been brought

to the attention of Agents of Mobile Office working .

racial matters and any items of interest received in

the luture wild be submitted to the Bureau.

su ten to

3-Bureau (RM)

2 Mobile

UlB:paw

(5) pai

PISTAC

157-2578-18

and banditin

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FD-36 (Rev. 7-27-76)

TRANSMIT VIA:

• Teletype

• Facsimile

xxl Airtel

FBI

PRECEDENCE:

• Immediate

[ Priority

• Routine

CLASSIFICATION:

• TOP SECRET

• SECRET

CONFIDENTIAL

DEFTO

• CLEAR

Date

5-31-78

!

TO

FROM

SUBJECT

DIRECTOR, EBI

ATTN: CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT

ALEGAI, MEXICO CITY (175-14) (RUG)

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

Enclosed for the Bureau are copies of serials one

through 357 and 1-As 1-29 of Mexico City file 173-1,

as

requested in referenced Bureau teletype and pursuant to

instructions therein.

Re Bureau teletype, 5-23-78.755

к 1а066

sanage

3) - Bureau (Enc.

386) ENCLOSURE

REC-94

(1 - Foreign Liaison Desk -115,

2 - Mexico City

(1 - 175-14)

(1 - 173-1)

JHG: 1mg

(5)

Encome i

Dir.

62-117-370-845

14 JUN 6

1978

DOC.

Per

CLASSY REV M

Approved:

NW

558 Modera: 3197834

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FD-36 (Rev, 7-27-76)

TRANSMIT VIA:

[ Teletype

• Facsimile

[X Airtel

AIRTEL

FBI

PRECEDENCE:

• Immediate

'

Priority

• Routine

CONF

CLASSIFICATION:

• TOP SECRET

• SECRET

• CONFIDENTIAL

ENT

TO :

DIRECTOR, FBI

FROM: JITTISCAT, OTTAWA (62-539)

IA I

Date

6/8/78

ATTN: CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY

UNIT - RECORDS

MANAGEMENT DIVISION

/apinaemke..

ReOTTairtel 4/20/78-644

Four staff members of HSCA recently completed

interviewing a number of RCMP personnel at RCMP Headquarters who

had been associated with the James Earl Ray investigation in

Canada. According to RCMP sources, nothing unusual was discussed

and the members were not asked any

questions that would indicate

that any new material had been uncovered by the staff members,

who were very amiable and courteous throughout the contacts.

The RCMP is now in the process of contacting approxi-

mately 50 residents of Canada, who were interviewed by

•the RCMP

during the course of the investigation, to determine if they would

be willing to be interviewed in Canada by HSCA staff members.

The Canadian Government has taken the position that

no federal employee, with exception of RCMP personnel, can be

made available for interview and, therefore, people such as the

person(s) who accepted application for and issued Canadian

passport cannot be interviewed.

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

* JULY 1973 EDITION

GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.8

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

: DIRECTOR, FBI (62-117290)

Attn:

сета

Congressional Inquiry Unit

Records Management Division

ORON: SAC, BALTIMORE

(62-2752)

SUBJECT:

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE

(RVC)

ON ASSASSINALIONS (HSCA)

BUDED: 6/12/78

DATE:

6/7/78

Rebutel to all offices, 6/5/78, captioned as

above.

Enclosed for the Bureau are two copies each of

five Baltimore communications dated 3/8/68, 3/28/68, 3/29/68,

4/3/68 and 6/15/68.

Baltimore files were reviewed and all communications

between 8/25/67 and 12/31/68 concerning DI. MARTIN LUTHER KING,

JR. or the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)

are being submitted in accordance with referenced Bureau

teletype.

GLUOURE ATTACHED"

EX-125

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(REGISTERED MAIL)

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DIRECTOR, IBI

(200-448005)

SAC, BALTIMORE

(157-2520)

COUNTERIIITELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BIACK NATIONALIST • HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

(WASHINGTON SPRING PROJECT)

le Baltimore airtel.

3/28/68

3/21/68.

The comments, as set out in referenced Atlanta

and Chicago airtels, have been carefully reviewed by

• this

office.

This office does have & completely cooperative

and reliable newspaper source who could be contacted to

publicize the situation as discussed in referenced commun-

icacions.

However, at this time Baltimore does not recommena

such a contact for the purpose of a neuspaper article. The

Washington Spring Project has been making little headuay here

in Baltimore.

There is an ofrice that functions, but the

office is not being operated very efrectively.

From our

sources, as well as the Police Department in Baltimore, the

entire project has simply not been making any headway.

FOT

this reason, it is felt that at this time it would not be

desirable to give KING and the Washington Spring Project

any publicity of any kind which might reflect reaction in

favor.

Baltimore, thererore, recommends that this

possibility be kept in mind and if at a later date, the

Washington Spring Project does get off the ground,

consideration would be given to the suggestions as set out

in these referenced communications.

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DIRECTORS FBI (200-148005)

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SAC, BALTINORE

(157-2209)

3/29/68

GOURTERINTEILIGENCE PROCKAN

BLACK NAFIONALISE • HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INNELLIGENCE

(WASHINGION SFRING PROJECI)

sources of this office connected with the

Washington Spring Project (WSP) in Baltimore have indicated

that the wsr has not gotten off the ground yet.

These

sources have reported in general terms that it was their

impression that one of the recsons for this failure to make

adcquate progress is the lack of assurance of MARTIN LUTHeR

KuNG in particular, that is any arrests are made during

the project, baild money and attorneys will be promptly

furnished.

This was confirned by the Intelligence Unit

of the Baltimore City Police Departnent.

Hore specifically's a source reported that the

head of the istional Association For Dhe Advancement or

Colored People here in Baltinore contacted the MSP with

this

specific question in mind. No adequate assurance

was given by the WSP office.

It is not known by Baltimore thee this is a

unique situation for this office.

It is suggested that

I & similar situation exists in other divisions that some

considoration be given for & counterintelligence operation.

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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

4/3/68

SAC, BAITIMORE (157-2520)

COUNTERINTELTIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

Re Bureau alrtel to Albany dated 3/4/68.

I. The identity of the Special Agent assigned to

coordinate the captioned program in the Baltimore Office

I5 SA FRANCIS J. WALSH.

2. The black nationalist movement in the territory

of the Baltimore Office consists of the foilowing:

The Cambridge Black Action Tederation (CEAF)

was organized In 9/57 at the suggestion of General. GEORGE

GastoN, Adjutant Generad, Maryland National Guard, When he

was contacted by a group of Cambridge, Maryland, Negroes who

desired a way to make public the grlevances ot the Negro

community in Cambridge. It is a local groun with no national

artIliations, and there are no membership requirements.

It is estinated that there are only about 15 persons uho are

actually considered members, but it presumes to speak for the

Negro community in Cambridge.

It maintains contact with civil

rights groups both in Baltimore and Washington, D. C. Some

persons associated

with this organization were

known to possess

shotguns and rifles used during riots in 7/07, according to

Chief of Police in Cambridge.

The persons associated with this

group were apparently active in those riots.

The Civic Interest Group (CIG), Baltimore,

Maryland, was originally an organization

of students and other

persons who were active in legitimate civil rights activity

In the Baltimore area. However, within the

past few years the

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name Civic Interest Group is being used by approximately

or 8 individuals led by VERNON (TIM) CONTAY.

According to

BA 1391 R(PROB), this is not a membership organization and

publicity put out by conias greatly exaggerates the artegec

number ot members of the organization, the persons

associated with the CId are currently working closely wich

representatives of the Southern Christian Leadership

Conference (scut), who are organizing the washingion spring

Project in the Baltimore area.

BA 1391 R(FROB) advised that.

the CId is used primarily by CONTAY, members of his family,

and several other people to pressure local authorities for

funds to pursue anti-poverty projects which are benericial

to the CONWAYS.

One individual associated with this

at the Black Power Conference In 10/67 suggested that black

people arm themselves and be prepared to die.

This group

has not been Involved in any racial disturbances as far as is

known.

The Nation of Islam (NOI) has Temple #6 at

Baltimore, Maryland, and Temple 735 at Wilmington,

Delavare.

Both temples follow

the teachings and directives of ELIJAH

MUHAMMED. Temple is has an estimated 200 memberg; Temple

$35 has an estimated 45 members.

Persons associated with these

groups hate not been engaged in any acus of violence and

not known to possess any weapons nor have they parcleipated

In racial disturbances.

The head of Temple to Is CLYDE X, JONES,

aka CLYDE X. RAHALAN. The leader of Temple 135 is Minister

CARE X. HARDEN.

The Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee

(SNCC) recently opened an office in the 400 block of East

North Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, Which is headed by ROBERI

B. MOORI,

MOORE is originally from Baltimore and several

years ago was active in

Union for Jobs or Income Now (U-JOIN);

che Baltimore conmunity action arm of students for a Democratic

Soclety (SDS). MOORE was one of the speakers at meetings

held at Morgan State College in 3/68, the day before the college

was closed down for two days due to suudent demands.

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The principal organization connected with the student

demands at Morgan State College was the society of Afro-

American Students (SAAS, a newly formed group of about 25

students of Morgan State College, which according to sources

was apparently formed with the advice of ROBERT MOORE.

The most active black nationalist group in the

Baltimore area is the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)

In the spring of 1966 a group of persons

on the national staff of CORE came to the Baltimore area and

took over the direction of civil rights activity which had

been originally started by the local CORE chapter.

This group

called themselves the Baltimore Target City Project. As a

result of their activity, the great bulk of the local coRe

chapter severed their connection with CORE and formed a new

organization which they called the Activists for Fair Housing.

They are now known as the Activists, Incorporated.

PersONs

associated with the CORE Target City Project have directed

or participated in practically all civil rights activities

in the Baltimore area, and they were also connected with the

activicles in Cambridge which resulted in riots there.

number of the activities of the CORE Target City Project

in Baltimore have resulted In arrests and in some cases of

persons associated with the CORE Target City Project being

charged with inciting to riot. Several persons associated

with CORt who have been more outspoken in favor of violence

than suited the CORE National Office have apparently been

discouraged from participating In CORE activities.

Recently intormation has been received reitecting

that a school called the

two individuals reported to be VIstA workers, LESTER VALLEY

and ALLEN NESBITT:

WILLARD DONOVAN DIXON and BENJAMIN MC MILLAN,

two local individuals who worked closely with the CORE Target

City Project

are now associated with the Soul School. Both

of these individuals were censured in the latter part of 1967

because of their advocacy of violence in a local CORE public-

ation, and it now appears that they are no longer associated

with CORE.

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In early February 1968, several representatives of

the National Office of the SCLO opened up an office at 604

west Mosher street, Baltimore, Maryland, Irom which ig being

organized the Washington Spring Project,

which is also referred

¿o as the Poor People's Campaign. Members of the CIG have

been working closely with thase people, but all elements of the

Negro community in the Baltimore area are being contacted by

the SCLC representatives.

The black militant nationalists who are currently

on the Agitator Index of the Baltlmore Office are as follows:

LIMUEL, DARNELI, CHESTER, JR., a 20 year old legro

resident of Cambridge and the leader

of the CBAF. CHESTER 1s

currently awalting trial for inciting to riot ai

cambridge,

Maryland.

DANIEL W. GANT, a 34 year old Negro, who is currently

director of the CORE Target City Project at Baltimore and who

has for a number of years been a member of the staff of

national CORE. GANT has led numerous civil rights demonstratlong

In the Baltimore area.

He is an intense effective speaker who

has spenifically advocated violance if neceasary to obtain

civil rights objectives.

STUART NORMAN WECHSIER 18 & 25 year old white man,

who is curcently Assistant Project Director of the CORE Target

Cloy Project and has been for a number of years a national

starf member of CORE. He has led numerous demonstrations in

Baltimore and has been charged with inciting to riot both in

Cambridge, Maryland, and in Baltimore, Maryland.

3. Tne following are organizations and individuals

whom it is believed should be considered for current counter-

Intelligence action:

The CBAF in the event it again becomes active, because

of past activities of 1ts leaders, LEMUEL DARNELT CHESTER, JR.

and ELAINE SAMPSON ADAMS.

The CIG because of the propensity of its leaders to seize

opportunities for their own gain in connection with civil

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rights activities.

The principal individuals who should be

considered in connection with this group are Its Director

VERNON CONWAY and Its Chairman JAMES PRETTYMAN.

CORE Baltimore Target City Project and its

leaders DANIEL W. GANT and STUART NORMAN WECHSLER because

of their activities in the past.

SNCC and Its Baltimore leader ROBERT B. MOORE

because of the past activities of national SNCC leaders in

advocating and inciting violence.

The Soul School and the four persons mentioned

above as being associated with it because of the known

propensity for violence of DIXON and MC MILIAN and because

local police suspect it of activitles less innocent than the

teaching of Negro history and culture.

The SAAS in the event it continues activities of a

disruptive nature at Morgan State College because of Its

apparent connection with SNCe.

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• .

DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448005)

6/15/68

SAC, BALTIMORE (157-2520)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST

- HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE,

Re Bureau airtel to Albany, 3/4/68; and Baltimore

letter to Bureau, 4/3/68.

1,. Operations Under Consideration

the soul school, Baltimore, Maryland, is presently

being considered as a target for counterintelligence operations

by the Baltimore Office.

This school purports to exist for

the purpose of teaching

black history and culture.

militants who are associated with the school are considered

among the most dangerous in the Balcimore area, Consideration

is being given to the possibility of bringing to the attention

o1 the Negro community the unsavory backgrounds of some of

these individuals who

are setting themselves up as educators

of the black community.

2. Operations Being Elfected

No operations are presently being effected by the

Baltimore Office.

The suggestion submitted by Baltimore

airtel dated March 8, 1900, was not put into effect at that

time because the Poor People's Campaign (PPC) was getting

off to a poor start, The slaying of MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.9

on April 4, 1900, made 1e inadvisable to carry forward any

further plans to

disrupt the Ppe by the means suggested,

3.

Tangible Results.

There have been no tangible results in connection with

this program in the Baltimore Division to date.

4. Developments of Counterintelligence Interest

The observations concerning racia. situation set out

In referenced Baltimore letter are generally valid and

unchanged

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Monitoring of the Baltimore Student Non-violent

Coordinating Committee (SNCC) checking account and contacts

wich informants reitects that the Baltimore oriice Is

apparently receiving no money from the SNCC National Office

and is in poor financial condition.

Director of SNCC in Baltimore, is not considered very competent

according to rellable sources.

WILLARD DONOVAN DIXON, a young black militant

presently associated with the soul school, has been approves

Ior inclusion on the Agitator Index.

ROBERT BARBER MOORE, Director of SNCC in Baltimores

has been recommended for the Agitator Index.

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3/8/68

AIRTEL

REGISTERED MAIL

TO:

FROM:

DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

SAC, BALTIMORE (157-2520)

SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALISI - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference

(SCLC) has recently opened an office in Baltimore, Maryland,

In connection with the proposed march on washington by

SCIC. A racial source of this office has advised that

prominently displayed in the office are photographs of

MUHAMMED ALI SAN CASIUS CLAY. Copies

of the publication

MARTIN LUTHER KING', vuhanned Speakg" and other literature

oI the National of Islam (Not are available in this office.

Additionally, there is indication that a representative of

the NOI in Baltimore has been in cortaci with SCIC represen

tatives here.

It is recalled that in 1966, KING and ELIJAH

MUHAMMED were not able to resolve their differences at a

widely publized meeting of the two.

At the present time, the SCLC is making very poor

progress in either getting organized, linding suflicient

people with funds to back the project, and in general

finding enough residents in Baltimore to go along with the

1des of such a march. Again according to our source, the

leaders of the scLe here are talking of picking a particu

lar area of the City of Baltimore and concentrating on that

area to gain support with the thought that thereafter to

spread to other parts of the city.

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Sources have advised this office that the

presence of literature and photographs connected with the

NOI, along with KING, have raised the question as to where

all the money is going to in connection with this

and

other projects.

Attached to this airtel 1s a sketch of a suggested

leaflet. It is requested that this be considered by the

Bureau and that a refinement of this sketch be made with

either a photograph or possibly a caricature and that a

sample copy be furnished to this office.

noted that this office does not desire to use this leaflet

at the present time; but

it the SCIc does make any head-

way in a particular

section in Baltimore City then this

office would make a recommendation of anonymous distribution

of this leaflet in quantity.

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FD-86 (Rev. 2-14-74)

• FBI'

Date:

6/7/78

Transmit the following in

Via

•1

AIRTEL

(Type in plaintext or code)

AIRMAIL

(Precedence)

TO:

DIRECTOR, FBI (62-117290)

FROM:

SAC, BIRMINGHAM (66-2280)

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

BUDED 6/12/78

ReBute1, 6/5/78,93

Enclosed are two copies of seven communications

prepared by Birmingham in response to Bureau airtel to Albany.-

It A1, March 1, 1978, captioned, "COUNTERINTELZICENCE PROGRAM,

BLACK NATIONALIST-HATE GROUPS,

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE"

meet criteria delineated in referenced teletype.

Birmingham is not in possession of Bulet to Albany

Et Al, August 25, 1967, captioned, "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM,

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS,

INTERNAL SECURITY".

REN 94

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Director, FBI (100-448006

4/3/58

A SAC, Birmingham (200-5492}(7)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST-HATE GROUPS

ISCIAL INTELLIGUNCE

ReBuairtel to Albany, 3/4/68.

ReBuirtel instructs certain information be sui

mitted by receiving offices. The following is being

furnished:

I. SA ROBERT S. LUGAVIN has been assigned this matter.

2.

The active, black nationalist movement in the

territory of the Birmingham Field Division is

• lintted to Muhammad's Mosque, Nation of ISlam

(NOI), Birninghan.

This Mosque has an estimated membership of about

75 nembers.

It has the normal activity of an NOI Mosque;

three meetings a week and occasional social affairs open

to the public.

Birmingham's estinate is that this losque does

not have a propensity for violence.

It is loyal to ELIJAR

MUHAMMAD and follons his teachings without reservation.

The minister, JANES LONDON, frequently derides "black power"

and teaches that they use violence only in ansver to

violence upon them.

The only "militant

black nationalist" included upon

the Rabble-Rouser Index is TOUMY WRENN.

WRINK was an

independent candidate for City Council, whose campaign

did not invoke any use ai violence.

WRINN is a subsistence

worker for the Southers Christian Leadership Conference

(SCIC), active in recruiting for the Washington March of

SCIC.

• Bureau (RM)

(1) - Birmingham

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ALL INFORYARIO CONTIED

HAREEN TO SEE PAM/ANR.

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3.

4.

Birmingham does

not consider either the Nol or

SCLC to be of such potential danger as to be

considered for

current counterintelligence action.

Birmingham hes no suggestion to subalt for overall

counterintelligence action.

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SAC, BIRMINGHAM (100-5402)

:

COUNTER DIICLLIGENCE PROGRAJI

BLACK NATIONALISE - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGCHCE

NATION OF ISLAND

ReBulet, 9/25/63.

Relet authorized an anonymous letter be sent

to leaders and certain members of luhammad's Mosque, Nation

of islan (RODs in Siralogbor, Alchama,

This letter has

been veitten on stationery purchased at Hoolworth's and

mailed in the hain Post Office, Birmingham.

For the completion of Purenu files, attacbed

herewith in a copy of tie lotter

sent.

• Bareau (Anc. 1) (Ra) •

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DIRECTOR, IBY (100-448006) -00

10/3/88

SAC, BIRMINGHAM (100-5492)

COUNTER INTALLICENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATICNALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL YNTZELIGENCE

(NATION OF ISLAM)

ReBulet, 9/25/63.

Relet auchorized an anonynous letter be sent

¿o leaders and certain members of luhanmad's Mosque, Nation

of islan OUI), in Diraghem, Alahama.

This letter has

been writton on stationery purchased at Noolvorth's and

mailed in the Main Post Oifice, Birmingham.

For the completion of Bureau files,

attached

herewith is a copy oi the lettor sent.

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Birsingian (100-5402) (Ra)

FOUNTEE INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATICHALIST - HATS CROUPS

RACIAI INSSLLIGENCE

Bellairtel to Albany 3/4/63; Bil letter to Bureau

dated 9/6/68.

ReBUartel instructs a 90-day progresa lettsi

be sumitted using

the folloying captions:

Io Operations Under Considoration

Birmingham does not have at prosent any countess

intelligence operetion under consideration.

In the 90-duy goriod since Septenber I, 1968,

an anonynous lotter relating the arrest and conficonens os

IPHENCE LONDON, SON O1 MALES LONDON

former ninister

of inhannad's Mosque, Birmingian, and the naner in whick

INTRENCS LONDON had boon ignored by Mosque members was

sent to the resent minister, JOIN D.

FALLACE; JOG SIEDOS,

Socratary; Lleutenant IDIA CATTITY and hor husband, JCHNNIE

B. CARRENT®

S. Tangible Rosules

So far ao Birmingnan has been able to determina,

this letter die not evoke reaction.

LAWNENCE LONDON

plod guilty to the charges against him and vas senteneed

to one year at hard labos on October 29, 1968.

1. Developments of Counterintelligence Interest

on estoner 6, 1958, Muhammad's Mosque opened a

cafe at 1617 Fourth Avenue,

North, Sirminghan.

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tho um of any profat shordizon fos eng

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COUNTER INTELLICINCE PROCIAN

BLACK NATICNALIST - FATE CHOUDS

RACIAL INUCE&IGENCE

ReBlairtel to Albany 5/4/68; Bli letter to Bureau

dated 9/6/88-

ReSUaiztol instructs a 90day progross letter

be subaitted

usins the follonias captioas:

I. Operations Unsor C038160xa4200

Birmingham dous not hars nt mezeat any counter.

inielligence operation under considerasion. •

?. Oposations Boiag Elloctod,

In the 90day poriod since Sopiember 1, 1968g

an anonynous isther solating the nrrest and continenant of

ISURENCE LONDON, BOR OL JANSS LORDON

of ruhannad 5 Mosque, Birminguam, and the manner la vlich

LATERNCE LONDON had boes ignored

by nosque meners was

Bent

the present minister, JOIN D,

MALIACE; JOB SEECE,

CaptaIn; BASHIER DAVISS

assistant lisistor; CARNIt UVIS,

sacretary;

Lisatenant LYDIA CankulT and her busband, donuts

Bo GARRETT.

2. Tangible fosults

So far as Birningham has been able to cotermizes

this letter did not evoke reaction.

LAWRENCE LONDON

pied

guilty to the charges against hin and was sentencad

to ont year at hars tabor on October 29, 1965.

≤ Davelopments of Counteristelligouce Interest

Он детолек 6, 1908.

Muhannad's Mosque opened &

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Dissetor, MBI (100-448006)

4/5/68

SAC, Birmingham (100-5492) (9)

COUNTARINTELLIGENCE PROGRAN

BLACK NATIONALIST-HATE UNDUPS

RACIAL INTCLLICENCE

Re Birmingham letter to Bureau dated 4/3/69.

Referenced letter identified the active, black

nationalist group in Birningham as Humanad's Mosque,

Nation of Islan (NOI).

Birminghan does not have, at present, any

opportunity open 10r a

counterintelligence operation

agalnst the Not and therefore has no suggestions to

submit.

2 - Bureau (RM)

• Birmingham

1831sS

....

124202.

sir.

2il1

62-1177901

ENCLOSURE

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DirectOr, FBI (200-448006)

4/5/68

SAC, Birminghar (100-5498) (P)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROCRAW

BLACK NATIONALIST-HATE GROUPS

RACIAL IRTELLEGENCE

Re Birminghan Letter to Bureau dated 4/3/68.

Referenced letter identilled the active, black

nationalist group in Birmingham as Muhaumad's Mosque,

Birmingham does

not have, at present, any

opportunity opon for a

counterintelligence operation

against the NOi and

therefore has no suggestions to

subnit.

2 - Bureau (Ru)

V - Birningham

pif 78;h5s

(3)

SIss

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Director, FBI (100-448006)

ANSAC, -Birminghan (200-30172)

-11-68

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATICNALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

ReBUAirtel, 3-4-68; Birmingham letter to

Bureau, 4-3-68.

Birmingham has not in the 90-day period

subsequent to referenced Birmingham letter, proposed any

counterintelligence operation.

The active black nationalist movement in

Birmingham's territory is linited to Muhammed's

Mosque, Nation of Islam. On May I, 1968, a change

was

made in ministers

at this Mosque, presumably

on instructions of Elijah Muhammed.

To date Birmingham has not acquired adequate

Information to base an operation upon, directed against

the new minister, who is believed to be JOHN D. WALLACE

Chicago, Illinois.

The previous minister, JAMES

LONDON, reportedly has

abandoned his family and is

believed to be in Atlanta, Georgia.

When in possession of adequate information

regarding the background of WALLACe or present activities

•I LONDON, Birmingham believes it may then be in a

position to attempt a counterintelligence operation

designed to split the membership over the question of

leadership and operation of the Mosque.

pin

2-Bureau - RM

@Birmingham

RSM:rIg

(38.290

8663 Pangilatki

NW 54987

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Director, FBI (100-448006)

-11-68

5492

i SAC, Birmingham (100-5942)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

ReBUAirtel, 3-4-68; Birmingham letter to

Bureau, 4-3-68.

Birmingham has not in the 90-day period

subsequent to referenced Birmingham letter, proposed any

counterintelligence operation.

The active black nationalist movement in

Birminghan's territory is limited to Muhammed's

Mosque, Nation of Islan. On May 1, 1968, a change

WaS

made in

ministers at this Mosque, presumably

on instructions of Elijah Muhammed.

To date Birmingham has not acquired adequate

information to base an operation upon, directed against

the new minister, who is believed to be JOHN D. WALLACE

Chicago, Illinois.

The previous minister, JAMES

LONDON, reportedly has

abandoned his family and is

believed to be in Atlanta, Georgia.

When in possession of adequate information

position to attempt a counterintelligence operation

designed to split the membership over the question of

leadership and operation of the Mosque.

pim

2-Bureau - RM

@Birmingham

RSM: r1g

(3) in

matin.

9.16.81

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DIRECTOR, FBI (200-448005)

....

..:

9/6/68

• SAG, BERMINGHAM (100-5492) (24)

COUNTERINTELEICENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST • HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INNELLIGENCE

ReEuairtol to Albany, 3/4/68.

submitted

ReBuairtel instrucis a progress letter be

by rocipient offices using the following

captions:

Operatices Under consideration

MIDiSter dAtES LoNDOn, Luhanmad's Mosque,

Birmingham,

mas renoved on 8/3/03.

lie SuCCessOr. is

D. WALLACEE

LONDON, subsequent to his renoval, left

Birmingham and went to Atlasta,

Georgia. Information

furnished by BH 3SIoR and BE 375-R indicates LONDON

deserted his wife and

seven children of whom but three

ste 01d

enough to work.

Rooque leaderchig evidenced

concern for the plight of LONDON's vile and solicited

help for here

LONDON, Was arrested

on a charge of grand laiceny of auto.

RE waS

has been a prisoner in the seiferson County Jail since

6/12/68.

No mention of this has been made at lubannad's

Nosque.

LONDON has not had any visitors while in jail,

and no one has made any effort to make bond for him.

2 • Bureau

. (RU)

(~ Birninghan

RSM:epg

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BH 100-5492

date firer an:

• :

radios citian:

...t....

since a number or leadian nembers at

the mosque

have arrest records, Birmingham belleves this situation

presents a counterintelligence

opportunity with the

objective of discrediting the "brother" concept of the

Muslims and attributing to the mosque leaders an

indifference to the membership notivated by self.

aggrandizerent.

2.

Operations Being Sfected

None

3.

Tangible Results

None

4.

Developments of Counterintelligence Interest

Set out under paragraph i, above.

**.

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DIRECTOR, FBI (100 448006)

$/6/58

SAC, BIZMINGUAM (100-5492) (P$)...

..".

:...

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAN

BLACK NATICNALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLICENCE

=

ReBuairtel to Albany, 3/4/68-

ReBuairiel instructs a progress letter be

submitted by rocipient offices using the following

captions:

Operations Under Consideration

Minister JAMES LONDON, Muhammad's Mosque,

Birminghan, ran removed on 5/1/C2.

His successor is

JOIN D. WALLACE.

LONDON, subsequent to his renoval, left

Birmingham and sent to Atlanta, Georgia. Information

furnisbed by BH 35IR and BA 375mR indicates LONDON

deserted his wife and

seven children of whon but three

are oid enough to work.

Mosque leadership evidenced

concern los the plight of LONDON's wife and solicited

help for her.

On 1/13/68, LAWRENCE LONDON, eldest son of JAkES

LONDON, was arrested

on a charge of grand larceny of auto.

He was

again arrested 0/10/65, on & charge of burglary

and grand larceny. LAWRENCE LONDON HAS bOrn 8/12/50. Be

has been a prisoner in the Jerferson County Jail since

6/12/68.

No mention of this has been made at Muhammad's

hosque.

LONDON has not had any visitors while in jail,

and no one has made any eifort to nake bond for him.

2e • Bureau (R)

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ir.".

BH 100-5492

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cind need cried deeded deedEd

Since & number of leading members at the"

mosquE

have arrest records, Birmingham believes thissituation

presents a counterintelligence opportunity with. tho

objective of discrediting the "brother" concept of the

Muslims and

attributing to the mosque leaders an

indifference to the menbership motivated by self

aggrandizement.

2.

Operations Being Effected

None

3.

Tangible Results

None

Developments of Counterintelligence Interest

Set out under paragraph I, above.

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DIRECTOR, FBI (100 448005)

..:..

:...

9/13/68

SAC, BIRMINGHAM (200-5492) . (PS)

COUNTERIRTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BILACK NATIONAYIST - HATE GROUPE

RACIAL INTELZIGENCE

to Buxeau, Surtel So Albany, 3/4/68, Birmingham Letter

The following suggestion for & counterintelligence

action against luhammad's Mosque, Nation of Islai (KOI),

Birmingham, Alabana.

As stated in re Birminghan letter, LAVRENCE LONDON,

eldest son of JAHES LONDON, Minister of Munamnad's Mosque,

Birmingham until 5/1/00, has been confined to the Jefferson

County, Alabame jail since 6/12/68.

LONDON is charged with

burglary and grand larceny.

It is suggested & letter

be written purporting to

be from an anonymous Brother describing the abandonment oi

LAURENCE LONDON by tanily and members of the Mosque, and

contrasting this conduct with that of his father, the while

minister was stanch in his support of Brother FRANK FOWELl.

during the time PoWElL was held in the same jail.

The letter vould continue by contrasting the

treatment shown LAWRENCE LONDON with the concept of brotherhood

and unity stressed in "Muhamnad Speaks" and the teachings

. at the Mosque.

It would ask whether or not this concept sas

being given lip service or whether it

was adhered to in

actusl life pointing out thas even the white man holds the

prisoner innocent until proven guilty..

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B4 100-5492

•....

The letter would conclude by dcnanding ic Inow

11 the brothers nho: have arrest rscords are not above

recorizing

and supporting & loyal brother in his trouble

and whether

&Erue LOllONer Of HiJnK MUntemAD would be

condenned if he tried to befriend LAWRENCE LONDON.

This letter would be sent to the leadership of

Muhamnad's Mosque,

to members known to have been supporters

OI JANES LONDON while he was minister and to other menbers

known to have been slighted in the past.

• 2

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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

9/13/68

SAC, BIRUINGKAN (400-5198) (DN/.:

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST • HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

ReBuairtel to Albany, 3/4/68, Birmingham letter

to Bureau, 9/6/68.

The Lollowing suggestion Los a counterintelligence

action against Muhammad's Mosque, Nation al. Islan (HOI),

Birminghan, Alabana.

As stated in re Birminghan letter, LarReNce lONDON,

eldest son of JAMES LONDON, Minister of luhannad's losque,

Birmingham until 5/2/68, has been contined to the Jefferson

County,

Alabana jail since 6/12/58. LONDON is charged with

burglary and grand larceny.

It is suggested a letter be written purporting to

be from an anonymous Brother describing the abandonnent of

LAWRENCE LORDON by family and members of the Mosque, and •

contrasting this conduct with that of his father, who while

minister was stanch in his support of Brother FRANK POWELL

curing the time POWElL was held in the same jail.

The letter would continue by contrasting the

treatment shown LAURENCE LONDON with the concept of brotherhood

and unity stressed in "Muhammad Speaks' and the teachings

• at the Mosque.

It would ask whether or not this concept vas

being given lip service or whether it was adhered to in

actual Ilfe pointing out that even the white man holds the

prisoner innocent until proven guilty.

∞ Bureau K.1.

1) - Birmingham

13262

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The letter would conclude by demarding is know.

12 the brothers who have arreat records are now above

recognizing and supporting a loyal brother in his trouble

and whether a tzue follover of ELIJA INHAMKAD Tould be

condenned it he tried to befriend LAMRitiCE LONDoN.

This letter would be sent to the leaderahip of

Muhammad'a Mosque,

to members known to have been supporters

Ot JAKES LONDON while he was minister and to other nenbera

known to bave been slighted in the past.

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.*

FD-36 (Rev. 7-27-76)'

TRANSMIT VIA:

• Teletype

Facsimile

Airtel

AIRTEL

TO:

FROM!

RE:

FBI

PRECEDENCE:

CLASSIFICATION

• Immediate

• TOP SECRET

• Priority

I SECRET

• Routing

• CONFIDENTIAL

DEFTO

I CLEAR

Date

6/8/78

DIRECTOR, FBI (62-117290)

Attn:

CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT,

RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

LAC, CLEVELAND (157-1189) (C)

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE

ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)

BUDED: 6/12/78

Re Bureau teletype, 6/5/78.336

Enclosed for the Bureau are two copies of Cleveland

airtel to the Bureau dated 4/4/68, captioned "Counterintelli-

gence Program Black Nationalist - Hate Groups, Racial

Intelligence (Washington Spring Project)"

, Cleveland file

157-1189, Bureau file 100-448006.

The enclosed document is the only document in

Cleveland files which meets criteria set forth in the

referenced Bureau teletype.

EX-125 BE024,

ENCLOSURE,

i ditched

Bureau (Enc. 2) (RM)

67-117241-850

- Cleveland

SPW : SS

2908989

ReTS

IT JUN 12 1978

It

Approved:

D1160

Transmitted

(Number)

DoC:

Per

(Time)

GPO: 1977 0 - 225-539

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4/4/68

10:

FROH:

RE:

DERMOTOR, FBI (100- 448005)

SAC, OLIVIAND (15(- 1189) (P)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROCRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

(WASHINGION SPRING PROJECT)

Re Bulet to Cleveland, 3/29/68.

Enclosed for the Bureau

an editorial from the

"call & Posture 10 Xerox copies

"King shoula

the Bureau requested in referenced Bulet for possible use

in captioned program.

3 - Bureau (Enc. 10) (RM)

~ Cleveland

11-157-1304) NSP

(1-100-23009) COUNTER INIELLIGENCIE PROGRAM)

EAS/pas

(T30)

To mister

forehan

Samagnce M/24..,

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=2.2.

ENCLOSURES TO THE BUREAU FROM CLEVELAND (2)

Attention: CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT,

RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Re CV airtel, 6/8/78.

RE: HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE

ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)

BUDED: 6/12/78

CV file 157-1189

127./810

Two copies of CV cirtel dated 4/4/68.

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* FRANSMIT VIA:

• Teletype

• Facsimile

& Airtel

FBI

PRECEDENCE:

[J Immediate *

Priority

• Routine

CLASSIFICATION:

• TOP SECRET

• SECRET

• CONFIDENTIAL

• CLEAR

Date

6/8/78

TO :

DIRECTOR, FBI (62-117290)

ATTENTION: CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT,

RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

FROM: JACKSON (62-544) (C)

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)

X.

Re Bureau letter to Albany, ET AL, 8/25/67,

captioned "Counterintelligence Program, Black_ Nationalist-

Hate Groups, Internal Security"; Bureau airtel to Albany,

captioned

TaCK National st-Hate Groups, Cacial Intelligence"

"Counterintelligence frograll,

Bureau sixtel to Albany, ET AL, 6/5/78, captioned as above.

Enclosed herewith are copies of serials 3, 5, and

1 of Jackson file 100-980.

Said file is concerning

sane

matter as set forth in referenced communications dated

8/25/67 and 3/4/68.

Review of above file was made for the period

8/25/67 through 12/31/68, and only for information

concerning Dr. MARIIN LUTHER KING, JR. and The Southern

Christian Leadership Conference.

i at to an one.

QNE TRENTIAL MATERIAL ATTACHEI

REC 94 62-110251-851

- Bureau

(EnC. 6) ENGLOSURE

3-D+D

IT JUN IQ 1978

- Jackson

AJW/dgf

3 Encoprantend

I-CIU RM 8988464-8488

REB

Approved:

Kla

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Transmitted

(Number)

(Time)

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SES JACKSON (157-9097)

SECTION CHIZE GEORGE C. MOORE

RACIAL, INTELLIGENCE, SOG

WASHINGTON SPRING PROJECT

RM

3/11/58

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IFT. T"

I.

128/81

At 5 PM, 3/11/68, GEORGE C. MOORE, Section Chief,

Racial Intelligence, Diviszon S, SOG, advised ASAC ELMER F

LINSERG and Supervisor JAMES Q.

INGRAM AS Follows:

Somacpate

He advised that the followig proposal was sent to

the Director:

The racial conference at the SOG discussed the

Washington Spring Froject headed by MARTIN LUTHER KING and

recommended that the facts about the Project be brought to

the attention of possible participants through a rumor campaign.

We would use our informants, without their knowledge, to spread

the story about lack of funds and organization. Fears of

economic reprisal and personal safety should dissuade potential

participants. We would point out also that the Project is

strictly for MARTIN LUTHER KING's benefit which is actually

the case. He thinks he can regain lost prestige by this

demonstration. Some suggested rumors would consist of:

The participants would be told that their names

would be taken in Washington and welfare checks from the

Government disconcinued.

Possible threats of violence and bodily harm to the

participants would be spread. Also infornation showing that.

the Washington Negro Conmunity is incensad and furious with

respect to this march on Washington by outside Negroes.

The above are a few

of the type of rumors that can be

used and you should cie in any sumor of this nature to your local

problem.

Also think of other counterintelligence methods and

secure telephonic approval from the Bureau prior to utilization.

AACHED

2 - 157-9097.

Counter intellence Black Naetonate 10-

BALLED

-FILED me

MAR 1 1.1968

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TO

FROM:

ORTIONAL FORM NQ. 10

MAY 1582 EDITION

GSA FPMP (81 CFF) 101-11.5

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT-

Memorandum

: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

SAC, JACKSON (100-980). (P)

DATE: 4/4/68

SUBJECT:

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE PROGRAM

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

•?

Re Bureau airtel to Albany, dated 3/4/68,

and Jackson letter to the Bureau, dated 4/4/68.

In accordance with instructions from Item

if5 oi Page 5 in the first reference above, the follow

ing suggestions are forwarded as possible counterintel-

ligence actions against previously determined field

wide targets:

I. SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP

CONFERENCE (SCLC)

MARTIN LUTHER KING

A. KING has changed the date of his

Washington Spring Project (WSP) on several occasions;

he has, on occasion, announced his anticipated presence

at various Locations, and then send a top aide instead

of appearing himself; he has periodically changed the

dates of his appearances in certain geographic areas.

Many times, announcements were made when KING was to be

at a

specific WSP meeting in order to draw a crowd, when

actually it was known in advance by KING that he would

not attend.

" CONTINED

100-980-5

Learched

BYE BANNAR

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222.

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F7:

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2: - Jackson (100-980)

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It is felt the above considerations can

be exploited to cause confusion in the efforts of KING

and his group, and to cause Negro dissatisfaction with

his operating procedures. This could be accomplished

by the following:

1) When KING is actually to

be at a gathering, have informants circulate false in-

formation as to time, date and location of KING's ap-

pearance, or variations of each, i.e., correct time and

place, but different location, correct location, but

different date, et cetera.

2) Have informants circulate

information that KING is to be at announced local meet-

ings of SCLC groups when, in fact, he will not be present.

3) Announce, through informant,

when KING is to'be at specific place, that this is only a

guise to draw a crowd, and only local leaders will be

present, excluding KING.

B. KING and his top aides dress expen-

sively, generally travel via first class means., and

stay at first class accommodations usually in predomi.

nately white areas of cities he visits. Recently, in

Memphis, KING ran fron his followers when violence erupted

during a march he was leading there:

It is felt the above

two considerations could be linked to' discredit KING and

his aides with poor Negroes who he is seeking support from.

This could be accomplished by the preparation of a flyer

showing photographs of KING and aides dressed well, next

to photographs of Negroes poorly clothed; under the photo-

graph would be data concerning

his expensive tates, ac-

connodations, use of private airplane, and related

data;

with this information would be infosmation concerning

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KING's deserting his followers during the Memphis riots.

The key note message would be that KING and his aides

are out for their own financial and physical welfare

primarily. Flyers could be prepared from newspaper

photographs of KING and lis aides, or from some photo-

graphs available at various field offices. Distribution

could be by anonymous mailings to poor Negro leaders,

or by placement of copies at Negro meeting places by

informants.

II. STUDENT NON-VIOLENT COORDINATING

COMMITTEE (SNCC)

This group has discouraged its members

from associating with whites. Information has been de-

veloped that some leaders and top functionaries, since

the establishment of this policy, have periodically

maintained close associations, to

include residing with

white girl friends. Information concerning these asso-

ciations could be capitalized on by counterintelligence

measures to show the hypocrisy of these leaders and to

discredit the individuals involved with their new "Black

only" oriented associates in the same organization, and

to discredit them with leaders of other Black Nationalist

organizations withhom they may be seeking support or

rapport.

Specifically, efforts could be undertaken.

to obtain photographs of the principals involved with

their white girl friends. The flyer could then be pre-

pared containing this photograph or photographs. Under

the photograph could be information regarding the princi-

pals' position with SNCC, followed by quotations of top

SNCC leaders regarding associations with whites or

Black Separatists statements. The flyers could be mailed

anonymously to pertinent National and local leaders of

SNCC and/or to leaders of other Black Nationalist organiza-

tions advocating black separatism, rather than simply

3

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100-980

mailing letters anonymously, these letters could be

sent under the guise of Nation of Islam, Revolutionary

Action Movement, of other similar groups who could be

construed to be

criticizing as a group the individuals'

activity as a representative of SNCC.

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TO

'FROM :

SUBJECT:

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

GSA FUMR (81 CFR) 101-11.

UNITED STAI

d.

_VERNMENT,

Memorandum

: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

SAG, JACKSON (100-980) (P)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM,

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

DATE: 5/29/68

COMPETIAL

CLASSIFIED

6922

2578

PROM CENERAL, DISLISSY

OF EVECONES

STEER 11056

CArZOONY

AILY DECIAE

1-Burean

6/7/76

427

NW 5496-1

2/4\86

00 1137/82

Re Bureau airtel to Albany, 3/4/68.

QUARTERLY PROGRESS LETTER

Changes in Overall Black Nationalist Movement

in Jackson Division: No Change.

I.

OPERATIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION

By letter forwarded to the Bureau by Jackson

on May 11, 1968, the Jackson Division requested approval

for a counterintelligence measure against the chree main

Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) Func-

tionaries in Mississippi - ROBERI EARL FLUTCHER, JR.,

HOWARD HERSCHEL SPENCER, and MARVIN LOUIS WILSON, all

Negro males.

This measure was designed to discredit these

three individuals by implying that each of the three are

informants of some Mississippi Law Enforcement Agency.

The measure was

to be initiated by submit-

ting separate anonymous letters to SNCC Headquarters in

Atlanta, Georgia, addressed to each of the three individuals.

Each letter would thank the addressee for providing certain

specified bits of intelligence

information regarding SNCC

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activities and members, which information is true, but

in fact provided by other Jackson sources, and not

traceable to Jackson sources.

Letters would be signed

"Charlie"

• The letters to each addressee would be

"shuffled" so that letter to FLETCHER would be "erroneously"

placed in envelope addressed to SPENCER: Letter tO SPENCER

"'erroneously" placed in envelope to WILSON, etc.

II. OPERATIONS BEING EFFECTED

Bureau approval has not yet been received re-

garding operation being considered which is mentioned above.

The Jackson Division has effected some opera-.

tions through rumor campaign initiated regarding the Southern

Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Poos People's Campaign

The following measures were implemented:

A. On April 24, 1968, IN 380-R (PROB -

GHETTO) returned from Washington, D.C., where she was ar-

rested with 35 others on April 22, 1968, while conducting

silent vigil around National Capitol building.

Source was

fined $700, given suspended jail sentence, and placed on

one year's Federal Probation for her participation in vigil;

source advised others arrested received similar serious

penalties for involvement. Source, on return to Mississippi,

Source to

s Campaign participants

as indication of severe manner in which they would be dealt

with by Washington officials if they went there with the

Poor People's Campaign. Source is a state leader in a pre-

dominately Negro Welfare Rights Group and is well regarded

by Negro poverty elements in Mississippi; source was subse~

quently veryvocal in making known her arrest and punishment

In Washington, D.C., to Mississippi prospective Poor People's

Campaign participants.

B. JN 386 - R (PROB) was, and still is, the

Jackson Organizer for the Poor People's Southern Caravan.

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He was encouraged by contacting Agents to emphasize

non-violent objective of Poor People's Campaign and

to be alert for any militant Negro infiltrators of

Southern Caravan who had propensity for violence. He

was instructed to likewise advise and alert his lieu

tenants in this regard and to make it known around

the Jackson area that no militants would be acceptable

as POOr People's Campaign participants.

III. TANGIBLE RESULTS

Regaraing A. above, in no small measure

due to JN 380 - R (PROB - GHETTO's) "arrest publicity"

efforts, participation by older, matuce, poverty-stricken (X

Mississippi Negroes in the Southern Caravan of the Poor

People's Campaign was minimal. The majority of the Miss-

issippi participants were youthful people, Negro males

and females.

Regarding B. above, JN 386 - R (PROB)

was personally instrumental in screening out many mili-

tant Negro youths from participating in any manner in

the Southem Caravan portion of the Poor People's Campaign.

He was especially watchful for anyone in any manner asso-

ciated with SNCC and any allegations he received in this

regard were grounds for automatic elimination of individual

as Southern Caravan participant.

IV. DEVELOPMENTS OF COUNTERINTELLIGENCE

INTEREST

The Jackson Division has disseminated per-

tinent information regarding known Mississippi Black

Nationalist militants to all appropriate local and. State

law enforcement officials. They, in turn, carefully

scrutinize activities of these individuals

for any indi-

cations that they may be breaking State or local laws.

Any violations result in rapid arrest. In this regard,

ROBERT EARL FLETCHER, JR., and DONALD WILSON JACKSON, Negro

Black Nationalist Militants from Jackson, Missisappi, have

each been arrested once by local authorities on minor in-

fractions over the past four months.

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Additionally, any information received of

out-of-state Black Nationalists traveling to Mississippi,

is immediately furnished local and State authorities;

these authorities likewise scrutinize activities of these

out-of-staters while in Mississippi, for any indications

of law-breaking.

Recently, two SNCC members from Tennessee,

following FBI alert to local authorities, were stopped on.

traffic violation; their automobile was

searched and con-

cealed weapons and drugs were found, resulting in more

serious charges; charges are still pending and

individuals

involved were released on bond and immediately returned to

Tennessee.

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Date

TO

: DIRECTOR, FBI (62-117290)

(Attention:

Congressional Inquiry Unit,

Records Management Division)

FROM

: SAC, CHICAGO (62-7385) (SQ. 5) (RUC)

SUBJECT:

HOUSE SELECI COMMITTEE

ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)

815

ReButel dated 6/5/78.937

A thorough review of Chicago file 44-1114 failed*

to locate any communications meeting criteria set forth in

referenced teletype.

ENCLOSURE

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TO:

DIRECTOR, FBI

REGISTERED MAIL

FROM: SAC, CHARLOTTE (62-4203)

Re Charlotte airtel to the Bureau, 6/9/78.

RE: HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON

ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)

ENCLOSURES:

Two xerox copies of Charlotte letter to the Bureau, 9/24/68.

Iwo xerox copies of Charlotte letter to the Bureau, 10/29/68.

Two xerox copies

of Charlotte letter to the Bureau, 12/4/68.

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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

9/24/68

SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-6109)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL, INIELLIGENCE

Re Charlotte letters to Director dated 7/9/68.

and 7/31/68.

I. Operations Under Consideration

In connection with HOWARD LAMAR FULLER (Agitator

Index Subject), records of FULLER's telephone toll calls

were received from the Durham, N. C., Police Department and

investigation is presently being conducted to identify all

subscribers both within North Carolina and out of state to

develop his contacts. On analyzing the results of this

investigation, the recommendations will be made based on

available information as to what actions may be taken to

undermine FULLER's effectiveness as an organizer.

Recent information received from CE 2319-R (PROB)

to the effect that GOLDEN ASRO FRINKS, Field Secretary.

SCIC for North Carolina, is losing favor with the national

Leadership of SCIC. According to this source, a state-wide

convention will be held later this year at which time efforts

will be made to replace FRINKS, who is currently conducting

daily demonstrations in Hyde County, N. Ca, in protest of

a school desegregation plan accepted by Department of Health,

Education and Welfare. Separate letters will be submitted

concerning this matter on development of further information.

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2. Operations Being Effected

None.

3. Tangible Resulta

It should be noted that according to information

received, HOWARD LAMAR FULIER's foundation for community

development, Durham, N. C.. Will expend its funds as of

10/1/68. His activities after that date should be curtailed

due to lack ot money for his travel expenses. This matter

is being followed closely to determine the source of many

new funds.

4 Developments of Counterintelligence Interest

With the start of the 1968-1969 school year and

the re-opening of colleges, racial activity within the

Charlotte Division should increase. It should be pointed

out that there are numerous predominantly Negro institutions

throughout the state, most of which have some type Afro-

American organization on the college campus.

Charlotte has alerted its sources for any militant

activity in this regard, and the Bureau will be kept advised.

CE 2319-R (PROB) is in a position to assist in any

counterintelligence program mounted against COLDEN ASRO FRINKS

and to furnish detailed information concerning FRINKS. It

is anticipated that if sufficient information 1s developed

through this informant and in view of the voluminous

background data in the Charlotte files regarding FRINKS, a

proposal for counterintelligence activity will be made.

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CE 157-6109

Charlotte was recently quite successful in a

counterintelligence program concerning Klan and militant

white groups wherein with Bureau permission data of a

public source nature was furnished to a trusted newspaper

reporter, who wrote a series of articles. It is anticipated

that all development of the proper information, the same

type operation can be proposed against FRINKS.

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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

10/29/68

SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-6109)

COUNTERINPELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

Re Charlotte letter to the Bureau dated 9/24/68.

The Bureau is requested to take under consideration

and to approve, if deemed advisable, the following counter-

Intelligence action to be undertaken in the Charlotte Division:

IN RE JAMES RUFUS BARROW:

Charlotte File 157-5813

Bureau F1le 157-7782

This Individual 1s on the Agitator Index of the

Charlotte Division and resides at 406 Van Norton Street,

Washington, No C.

Subject In April of this year organized a group

o1 approximately 300 Negroes to disrupt the schoos activities

at P. S. Jones High School, a Negro high school In Washington,

N. C. He has continued some degree of agitation in Negro

high schools throughout the area and has claimed to be associated

with the NAACP and the SCLC.

This Individual 1s well known to local authorities

as an alcoholle, and Information has been received indicating

that he may transport and use personally non-tax paid whisky.

Investigation has also reflected that this subject

has lost his driver's license on two occasions, once while

driving intoxicated and once for driving while his driver's

license was under revocation.

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Through informants and local pollce department

activities, Charlotte feels that an occasion may arise in

the future

to know the occasion when BARROW w111 have

non-tax paid whisky in his automobile or otherwise in his

possession, and Charlotte feels that such information

properly handled could result in this Individual being

removed as a source of agitation in the Eastern North

so o it agitaton

Carolina area.

A conviction for possession of non-tax pale

whisky or driving while intoxicated, second offense, should

result in the immediate loss of his driver's Ilcense for

probably a year, which would tend to curtail this individual's

travel ability, and possession of non-tax paid whisky could

result in an active jail sentence, which would remove him

completely from the scene of operation.

REQUEST OF THE BUREAU:

The Bureau is requested to consider and approve,

Is deemed advisable, the furnishing to the appropriate local

and State authorities Information concerning this individual

having in his possession non-tax paid whisky, or while driving

under the influence, which it 1s anticipated

would result in

his arrest and possibly receiving an sotive jail sentence.

IN RE GOLDEN ASRO FRINKS:

Charlotte F1le 157-5267

Bureau File 157-7975

This individual is on the Agitator Index of the

charlotte Division and this Individual 1s Fleld Secretary

and Director of the SCIc and operates primarily in the Hyde

county area of north carolina at the present time. As the

Bureau 1s aware, this Individual has been a source of

considerable agitation and Interference in Hyde County of

the operation of the pubile school system. He Is currently

leading a boycott of Negro students of Hyde County schools,

and this matter has been presented in detail to the Bureau in

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CE 157-6109

Through CE 2319-R (PROB), Charlotte has learned

that FRINKS 18 allegedly carrying on an 11l101t affair with

a Negro teenager, a cheerleaders at the 0. A. Peay High

school.

The girl allegedly Involved with FRINKS 15 thirteen

years old, and it 1s felt that this information can be

utilized very effectively and possibly result in criminal

charges being brought against FRINKS. It 1s contemplated

that such Infornation relating to FRINKS, as his contributing

to the delinquency of a minor, as well as possible adultery

charges, would severely discredit him and might posaibly

result in his loss of position with scLe.

In addition to the above, FRInks 1s known to

drive at excessive rates or speed in his travels Iron one

location to another, and it is felt that through proper

Ilalson with the N. C. Highway Patrol, FRINKS can more

closely be observed in his travels, which will result in

his arrest for traffio violations relating to speed.

According to Information from CE 2319-R (PROB),

FRINKS has had some criticism from SCIC leaders concerning

his school boycott operations in Hyde County, N. C.

It 1s felt that the successful handling of oither

the first or second operations listed above could likeiy

result in charges or possible conviction and an active

jail sentence, which would remove FRINKS from the area as

an agitator, and at the same time, further discredit him

personally and the SCIC generally

'In the Hyde County, N. Cos

area. This could lead to his further difficulty with national

leaders of the scio.

REQUEST OF THE BUREAU:

The Bureau Is requested to consider and approve,

1I deened advisable, the furnishing of infornation to the

proper authorities concerning FRINKS' alleged 1ll1c1t affair

with a thirteen-year-old high

school girl, and the close

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observation of his driving habits by N. C. Highray Patrol,

both of which operations are calculated to remove FRINKS

from the scene of his disruption tacties, and to aiscredlt

him, and to possibly have him removed as

• Fleld Secretary

and Director of scio.

charlotte will take no action concerning the above

counterintelligence operations pending Bureau approval.

SEARCHED,

_ INDEXED_

SERIALIZED

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FD-36 (Rev. 7-27-76)

TRANSMIT VIA:

• Teletype

• Facsimile

& Airtel

FBI

• Immediate

Priority

[ Routine

CLASSIFICATION:

• TOP SECRET

O SECRET

• CONFIDENTIAL

DEFTO

• CLEAR

Date

6/9/78

TO:

DIRECTOR, FBI

ATTENTION:

CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT,

RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

FROM: SAC, CHARLOTTE (62-4203)

HOUSE SELECI COMMITTEE ON

ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)

He Burea teletype, 619178 62

Enclosed herewith for FBIHQ are two (2) xerox

copies of the below listed documents which were obtained

from a file review of Charlotte file 15/-6109•

These

are the only documents which deal with or mention either

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., or the Southern Christian

Leadership Conference (SCLC):

Charlotte letter to the Bureau, 9/24/68.

Charlotte letter to the Bureau, 10/29/68.

Charlotte letter to the Bureau, 12/4/68.

PROGRAM,

Bureau (Encs.

GENG LOSURE CONSTE

(RM)

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- 62-4203)

(1 - 157-6109)

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TO

FROM

SUBJECT:

-

OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

JULY 1973 EDITION

G5A FPMR (41 GFR) 101-11,E°

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

• Memorandum

DIRECTOR, FBI (62-117290)

BORDS MANACEMENO DIVISTONS

CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT.

DATE:

6/12/78

SA

, CINCINNATI (62-3518) (RUC)

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)

BUDED 6/12/78

815-1:

Re Bureau teletype to SAC's AL, ET AL, 6/5/78.

Enclosed for the Bureau are 2 copies of

Cincinnati Serial

100-16921-6 described as Cincinnati

letter to Director, 4/4/68, captioned, "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE

PROGRAM, BLACK NATIONALIST-HATE GROUPS, RACIAL INTELLIGENCE."

File review by SA ROY G. WETZEL revealed no action

taken by Cincinnati against SCLC Or DI. MARTIN LUTHER KING,

JR.

FICLOSUNE

/2-Bureau (Enc.

20 1

1-Cincinnati

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

TO

ssistant

Director

Administrative Services Division

DATE: 6/13/78

FROM : Legal Counsei

SUBJECT:

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)

Assoc. Dir.

Dep. AD Adm.

Dep. AD Inv.

Asst.rdir.:

Adm. Servs

Crim. Inv..

Ident.

Intell.

Laboratory

Legal Couns

Plan. & Insp.

Rec. Mgnt.

Tech. Servs.

Training

Public Affs. Off.

Telephone Rm.

Director's Sec'y —

• PURPOSE:

The purpose of this memorandum is to advise

that the below-listed present and former Special

Agents have been released from their employment

agreement so that they may be interviewed by the

captioned Committee in connection with the investiga-

tion of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Ji.

• DETATIS :

-711,712,224

By letter dated 5/4/78 G. Robert Blakey,

Chief Counsel and Director of captioned Committee,

requested interviews of SA John J. McBreen (currently

assigned to WFO) and

• SA

Robert Perry (currently

assigned to Atlanta), and former SA Joseph Aloysius

Sullivan (formerly assigned to the Inspection Division

from 1963 through 1968) and the SAC for Birmingham'

during the peak period of the MURKIN investigation.

The latter has been identified as former SAC Joseph H: •

Gamble.

Enclosure

1 - Mr. Bassett

- Mr. Foster

EX-125

BEC-24

- Personnel

File of SA Robert Perry

Personnel File of SA Joseph Aloysius Sullivan"

07-11) 292 - 855

Personnel

File of SA John J. McBreen

-

Personnel

File of Joseph H. Gamble

1. JUN 22 1978

- Mr. Mintz

2

- MI. Coulson

1

- Mr. Kaul

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Memorandum to the Assistant Director

Administrative Services Division

Re:

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

The letter also requested that SA Clarence

Hood be made available for interview. However, the

Congressional Inquiry Unit, Records Management

Division, could locate no record of a Clarence Hood

ever being employed as a Special Agent.

The above present and tormer Special Agents

will be telephonically advised by the Congressional

Inquiry Unit of the interests of the Committee and

prior to the interview, a representative of Legal

Counsel will advise them that they have been released

from their employment agreement and will also provide

them with a briefing as to the scope and limitations

of the interview.

RECOMMENDATION:

None.

For information.

APPROVED:

Director

Assoc. Dir.

Dep. AD Adm._-

dm. Ser

rim. Inv

Ident.

Intell.

Laboratory -

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Public Affs. OFf._

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LOUS STONEA, OHIO, CHAINMANI

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MALTUAL. DAUNTEÄY, PAUNTRÄY,DG.

OTEWART A.M

GRINNIT, CONA.

SUOINI DRATHMATE MUGTE, CALIF.T

CHAALES THOME, MRAA.

CHRISTONHIR I, DODD, CONCA.

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Select Committee on Assassinations

21.E. House of Zepresentatites

8331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING. ANNEX I

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

May 4, 1978

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

* Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D. C.

Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear Mr. Attorney General:

In connection with the investigation by this Committee

into the circumstances surrouhding the death of Di. Martin Luther

King, JI.,

the assistance of the F.B.I. is requested in regard to

the following matters:

1) Make available for interview, the following

Special Agents:

a) Clarence Hood

b)

Robert perry

C)

Joseph Sullivan

John McBrean

TOE GAMBLE

e) . The SAC for Birmingham during the peak

period of the MURKIN investigation.

2) Prepare for delivery Identification Division records

on:

vineries

6114178

a) Donald Lee Mitchell, FBI 432 652 D

• Date of Birth: 3/27/42

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b) Ralph Walter Lewandowski, SI.

Date of Birth:

6/11/45

• Address: 1865 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, Ala.

c)

David Arthur Stanley, FBI 618 482 E

Date of Birth: 9/11/44

3) prepare for delivery the following serials:

a) Atlanta UKA serials:

157-370-2-462

157-370-2-487

157-370-2-485

157-370-2-485

157-370-2-473

(index.)

ENCLOSURE

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sui :

Honorable Griffin B. Bell

May 4, 1978

Page Iwo

b) Additional Klan sexials:

157-370-4-5137

157-370-66-482

4) Prepare for access BUFILE material for the period

June 1968 - January 1969, on the following individuals:

a) Vernon Doyle Ellington - Date of

birth:

1/9/38.

Former Grand Dragon

U.K.A., Realm of Tennessee.

b)

Dean Williams - Grand Dragon, State of

South Carolina.

• 5) Prepare for access the MURKIN files for the Jackson

Field Office.

Finally, by letter dated 4/14/78 we requested that the

F.B.I. prepare

for access all files under its control on Calvin

Taylor and Ronald IVy, in accordance with signed releases from these

two individuals. In furtherance of our request, and again, in

accordance with the releases, we ask that the Memphis Field Office

also prepare files on these individuals.

As times is of the utmost importance, your compliance

with the items as they become available would be greatly appreciated.

Very truly yours,

8. Robut Slobses

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

GRB: ghb

CC:

Mr. Danny O. Coulson

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Transmit the following in

Via

AIRTEL

F BI

Date:

6/7/78

(Type in plaintext or code)

(Precedence)

AIRMAIL

(

TO:

DIRECTOR, FBI (62-117290)

(ATTN: CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT,

RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION)

FROM:

JWO/SAC, JACKSONVILLIE (175-00)

SUBJECT:

'HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)

BUDED 6/12/78

Re Bureau teletype to SAC, Albany dated 6/4/78.

Enclosed for FBIHQ are two copies of Jacksonville

letter to Bureau dated 4/2/68, entitled, "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE

PROGRAM, BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS; RACIAL INTELLIGENCE, "

JK 157-1523; Bufile 100-448006.

For information of the Bureau, Jacksonvillewls

not a recipient of Bureau letter to Albany, Et Al, dated

8/25/67, captioned "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM, BLACK

NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS; INTERNAL SECURITY."

The enclosures being submitted to the Bureau

were in response to Bureau airtel to Albany, Et Al, dated

3/4/68, captioned, "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM, BLACK

NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS; RACIAL INTEILIGENCE." This

enclosure is the only communication meeting criteria

set forth in referenced

Bureau teletype.

-X-115

REC-7Q.

60222-857

2) - Bureau (Enc. 2) ENCLOSUR

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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

4/2/68

SAG, JACKSONVILLE (157-1523) (P*)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

SLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

Іртантке 28184

COME TADO

ALL INTO.

1S RAmI

Re Bureau airtel to Albany dated 3/4/68.

SA HARLAND D. SHAW has been assigned to co-ordinate

captioned program in the Jacksonvilla Office.

SUMMARY OF BLACK NATIONALIST MOVEMENT

JACKSONVILLE DIVISION

The Black Mationalist: Movenent in the Jacksonville

Division

is a relatively new movenent and is not clearly defined.

Informant and source coverage is under development and it is

anticipated that a more definite picture will be provided in the

near future..

The main activities are centered in the Gainesville

area: of Florida where the following organizations exist:

Students For A Democratic Society (SDS)

Gainesville,

Florida

SDS was organized in Gainesville, Florida, in 1966.

It has operated as an off-campus organization in that the

University of Florida has refused to recognize it as a campus

organization, At the time of organization, its membership was

Iisted as being 16 members.

Committee (SSOC) and the group was

then known as SDS-SSOC.

Later SDS was dropped from the name of the group:

SSOC has been described as the local branch of SDS.

At the University oi florida; the two groups,

reportedly,

are promoted as different groups

to give the impression of yet.

another "new-left" organization.

During January, 1967, SDS demonstrated in behalf of

a University of Florida student who was

placed on probation

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for posing nude for an off-canpus magazine.

During July, 1987, SDS sponsored the "Viet Nam

Summer Florida. Institute" at Gainesville, Florida, which was

a part of the national protest movement against the war in

Viet Nam.

Since December, 1967, SDS has participated In a

rally against support of the draft, against compulsory

ROTC, and against reczultment by the Central Intelligence

Agency and Dow Chemical Company on the University of Florida

campus.

"The Florida Alligator," daily rampus newspaper,

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, carried an

article in its 2/19/68 issue captioned,

"New Left Fever

Appears Dead."

The article pointed out that "despite their

recent efforts SDS has found it nearly impossible to arouse

significant student interest."

There is, however, a potential

for violence by an organization such as SDS, especially it

it gains sufficient support in the future from students at

the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida,

Southern Student Organizing Connittee (SSOC)

Gainesville,

Florida

The SSOC at Gainesville, Florida, has been described

.as the local branch of SDS and is supposedly promoted as a

different group to give the impression of yet another "new-left"

organization.

A letter released by the "Viet Nan Summer (Florida

Project)," Gainesville, Florida, sponsored by SSOC-SDS, during

July, 1967, stated that SSOC will open a Florida regional

office in Gainesville.

this office will help any peace anc

freedom group with literature, furms, speakers, and will try

to arrange conferences on movement issues for the State of

Flonida.

ALAN THOMAS LEVIN, ViCe Chairman of SSOC, on 10/9/67;

was described as founder of the Florida Draft Resistance

Union in Gainesville, Florida.

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On 1/12/68, SDS-SSOC, Gainesville, had a meeting

to discuss what action should be taken against future military.

and private industry recruiters on the campus of the

University of Florida.

A protest against Central

Intelligence Agency (CIA) recruitment on 1/15/58 proved

ineffective.

On 1/27/68, SSOC sponsored the "Florida Conference

fox Peace and Freedom" on the campus of the University of

Florida.

ANTHONY KENNETH IRVING, student at Florida

A & M. University, Tallanassee, Florida, made a statement

at this meeting to the effect that black people in the

restaurants could poison all the food for "whitey." If

a black man-can kill five whites,

then he can die knowing

that he tried to overthrow the white system.

CHARLES WRIGHT, possibly a student from A & M

University, Tallahassee, Florida, stated at this meeting

that he would be willing to personally lead a black army

through the residential streets of white America.

SSOC organized demonstrations against Dow Chenical

Company recruitmeni on the University of Florida campus

on 2/9 and 2/9/58.

SSOC is closely associated with SDS and may be one

and the same organization.

If it could gain a following and

support to carry out lis objective, It could present a

definite potential for violence.

Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)

Gainesville, Florida

IRVEN LEE DAWKINS, since the Spring of 1967,

claimed to be the Chairman

has

of SNCC in Gainesville and has

claimed that he was recognized as such by the national

headquarters of SNCC in Atlanta, Georgia.

He writes a

leaflet,

"The Black Voices" which is periodically distributed

in Gainesville.

DAWKINS and CAROL THOMAS, white female,

who is a long time Civil Rights worker in Gainesville, were

sentenced on 12/27/67 for contempt of court in Gainesville,

Florida, and were denied appeal bond.

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On 2/8/68, they were released on bond by order of the.

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, New Orleans, Louisiana.

While DAWKINS and THOMAS were in jail, a number of fires

any devine in,

were started by incendiary devices in white businesses in

•Negro areas of Gainesville as well as the home of Judge

I. C. ADKINS, JR. in whose court they were sentenced.

Since their release from jail, at least eleven

fires have been started in Gainesville, Florida, by

incendiary devices.

On 3/15/68, IRVEN LEE DAWKINS and four other

individuals were arrested by the Gainesville, Florida

Police Department, on an arson charge.

On 3/18/58 another

Negro male was aprested on the sane charge.

They are

currently being held in the Alachua County Jail, Gainesville,

Florida.

Bond in the amount.of $10,000 was set for DAWKINS

and $7500 bond was set for the other individuals.

SNCe, Iwhich is composed of DAWKINS and a

group of

IOLlowers, are believed to have been responsible for the

burnings in Gainesville, Florida.

While the burnings have ceased, since the arrest

of DAWKINS and the five individuals there is always the

potential for additional incidents by sympathizers of

other followers of DAWKINS who were not arrested.

Florida: Black Fund (FBF)

A leaflet recently distributed by the above group

cane: to the attention of this office. It states that the

FBP was formed in Gainesville, Florida, out of a meeting of

Black Activists representing twelve Florida citiêst,

including Jacksonville, Gainesville, and Tallahassee.

•It

was established in an effort to unify the black comnunity

in Florida.

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people together to work on common problems.

A Florida Black Power Conference is scheäuled

to be held in Jacksonville, Florida, on April 5, 6, and

7, 1968.

. :

The temporary executive committee of FBi, Includenz

LEVY'WILCOX and MOSES DAVIS of Jacksonville, Florida.

WILCOX and DAVIS to date have been unsuccessful in

organizing a chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership

Conference in the Jacksonville area. More recently they

have attempted to exert their influence in the Black Power

movement in Gainesville, Florida. Their following has been

limited and success has

ledders questionable.

The results

of the forthcoming Florida Black Power Conference in

Jacksonville, if held as scheduled, could be of great

concern.

This matter is being closely followed.

Nation of Islam (NOI)

Jacksonville, Florida

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This organization has been in existence for a number

of years and is estimated to currently consist of from

25 to 30 members.

The minister has always cautioned the members not

to take part in any racial issues or demonstrations

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in Jacksonville. His teachings have, however,

stressed the

supremacy of the black race, hatred toward the white man and

his religion, and an objection toward the war in Viet Nam and

Negro participation in this war. While the Noi, to date,

has not taken an active part in any public racial matters

demonstrations, because of its principals and objectives

it does present a potential danger to the community.

The following connected with the Black Nationalist

Movement in the Jacksonville Division have been recomnended

for inclusion in the "Agitatorn Index:"

MOSES DAVIS - attended meeting of Florida Conference

10x. Peace and Freedon sponsored by Ssoc, Gainesville, Florida.

His name was included on the list of contacts by National

Mobilization: Community to end the war in Viet Nam. Recommendation

denied by Bureau, but will be resubmitted when investigation

completed.

Hèsis co-sponsor of Florida Black Power Conference,

scheduled to be held in Jacksonville April 5, 6, and 7, 1968.

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contempt of court and arson outstanding against him.

ANTHONY KENNETH IRVING - Black Power Advocate

crom Florida A & M UnIversity:

Tallahassee, Florida, who

gave speech at conference, Gainesville, Ilorida, 1/21/58,

sponsored by ssoC.

CAROL WEHNHOENER THOMAS - participated in SNCC

demonstration, St. Petersbueg, Florida, 12/29/56.

Arrested

WIth IRVEN LEE DAWKINS, Chairman of SNCC, Gainesville, Florida,

on contempt charge and

sentenced to four months in County

Jail, Gainesville, Florida,

CARL FLOODIE WEATHERINGTON - attended meeting of

Florida Conference for Peace and Freedom, sponsored by Ssoe,

Gainesville, Florida.

Recommendation denied by Bureau, but

will be resubmitted when investigation is completed.

LEVY MINCY WILCOX - President of SCLC, Jacksonville,

attended meeting of sSoc, Gainesville; Florida.

Clains- his

group was responsible for incendiaries in Gainesville.

He is

co-sponsor of Florida Black Power Conference scheduled to be

held in Jacksonville, Florida, April 5, 6, and 7, I968.

Each Agent in the Jacksonville Office, working this

type of case,

Is aware of the effectiveness of

the.

Counterintelligence Program and is alert for possible action

in this regard.

It is realized that each of the organizations

mentioned above are possible targets. As additional information,

and source coverage: is developed,

it is anticipated that the

organizations in Gainesville, Florida, will be more clearly

defined and should uncover possible countbrintelligence against

the groups or individuals associated therewith.

This matter will be closely followed by the

Jacksonville Office.

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RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO SEARCH FOR ANY FILES

OR REFERENCES ON THE SOUTHERN STATES INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL FOR THE

_PERIOD 1956-1978. ANY MATERIAL LOCATED ON THIS SUBJECT SHOULD

BE DUPLICATED AND ONE COPY FURNISHED TO FBI HEADQUARTERS.

ATTENTION: CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT, RECORDS MANAGEMENT

DIVISION, BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS JUNE 19, 1978-

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Special Agent Danny Coulson, Legal Liaison anô

Congressional Affairs Unit, Legal Counsel Division, advised

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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRMAN

SAMUEL L. D

SAMUELT. MCKINE CONED FEDERAI GOVERNMENT

VONNE CAFTYAITE BURKE, CALIF

CHARLES THONE, NEBR.

HRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONT

HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.

HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.

FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.

ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.

(202) 225-4624

Select Committee on Assassinations

CI.S. House of Representatites

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

June 16, 1978

Ree, Elu

6/22/58

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D. C. 20430

Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch

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54987

Dear Mr. Attorney General:

In connection with the investigation by this Committee

into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. Martin

Luther King, Jr., the assistance of the Federal Bureau of

Investigation is requested in regard to the following

matters:

1) Prepare for delivery, Identification Division Records.

on the following individuals:

a. Aeby, Neal Edgar - FBI #2851175

b. Ashe, Bobby Fred - FBI #201971A, DOB 8/7/31

c. Barbarick, Bercia Lee - FBI #1918293, DOB 6/25/18

d. Block, Julius Maurice- FBI #4355934, DOB 2/14/29

e. Burns, Robert E. - FBI #4824213, DOB 3/1/31

f. Bradley, James Z. - FBI #599877B, DOB 1/2/36

g. Bond, James Thomas - FBI #262932B

h. Britten, Thomas - FBI #5008037, DOB 9/15/18

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1. Crews, Thomas Beechum - FBI #4946067, DOB 10/3/28

m. Craig, Carl M. - FBI #260920C, DOB 11/24/37

n. Cox, Donald Garfield - FBI #636187A, DOB 117

o. Larson, Eric Lafe - DOB 2/13/33

p. Menard, Richard I. - FBI #4496848

22 JUN 26 1978

q. Menard, Louis Gene - FBI #517988A, DOB 8/13/33

I. Menard, Raymond Owen - FBI #4718227

S.

Sero, Thomas Lawrence - FBI #3840167, DOB 11/22/17

t. Velanti, John Paul - FBI #4163612

2)

Make available for

interview SA D. Allen Reighley,

formerly with the Reading Field Office.

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The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

June 15, 1978

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As time is of the utmost importance in these matters,

we would appreciate priority processing of this request.

Thank you for your continued cooperation.

Sincerely,

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHA

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SAM!

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SCANNER STEVAICE BURKE, CALIF

CHARLES THONE, NEBR.

CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.

HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.

HAROED E. FORD, TENN.

Strase

FLOYD J, FITHIAN, IND.

Select Committee on Assassinations

ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.

(202) 225-4624

H.S. House nt Representatines

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

FEDERAL COVARIMENT

June 19, 1978

6/22/75

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

• Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D.C.

20430

Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear Mr. Attorney General:

In connection with the investigation by this

Committee into the circumstances surrounding the death

of DI. Martin Luther King, Jr., the assistance of the

Federal Bureau of Investigation is requested in regard to

the following matters:

1)

Prepare for access all BUFILE material,

New Orleans, and St. Louis, Field Office

files pertaining to the White Citizen's

Council for the period 1966-1968.

2)

Prepare for access all files, records,

memoranda, and miscellaneous

items of the

Inspection Division, pertaining to COINTELPRO

for the period 1967-1968, re: DI. King.

3)

Make available any information regarding the

x-rays of Dr. King as referenced in the

M. Rita's letter leO

Tour continue i or pete the ties is sectly

cooperation in

appreciated.

Very truly yours, a

JUN 26 1978

2. Robes Bloki a -

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

May 8, 1978

Mr. Louis Stokes

Chairman

Select Committee on Assassinations

U.S. House of Representatives

333l House Office Building, Annex 2

Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Mr. Stokes:

In response to your letter of May I, 1978, regarding information on Rev. Dr.

Martin Luther King, Jr., on April 4, 1968, the physicians can be reached as

follows:

Dr. J.: T. Galyon

6005 Park Avenue

Memphis, TN, 38138

901-682-5642;

•.Dr. Fred Gioia

6005 Park Avenue

Memphis, TN, 38/38

.901-761-2300

Di. Jerome Barrasso.

6005 Park Avenue

Memphis, TN, 38138

901-761-2340

Dr. Rufus Brown (Last known address):

Booneville, Mississippi

We do not have his telephone number.

Regarding the original X-rays, I have been told they were given to FBI officials

by persons who were here at St. Joseph Hospital at that time. There are no receipts,

nor acknowledgements of any kind, and there are no original x-rays in our file.

Dr. Michael N. Silverman, still at St. Joseph Hospital (901-529-2815), also states

that these were given to the FBI officials.

Please let us know if we can help you further. May God bless you always.

: ?.

Sincerely yours,

10E01F

Sister M. Rita, O.S.F.

Executive Director

62-117298°

ENCLOSURE*

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HSCA, HAS REQUESTED THAT SPECIAL AGENT JOHN J. FOARDE

LEGAL ATTACHE, MEXICO CITY BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW BY

THE COMMITTEE REGARDING MURKIN RELATED INVESTIGATION IN MEXICO.

HSCA INITIALLY INDICATED THAT THE COMMITTEE WANTED INTERVIEW,.

TO BE CONDUCTED AT WASHINGTON, D. C., ON JUNE 2Z, 197B; HOWEVER!

IF SPECIAL AGENT FOARDE WAS UNAVAILABLE THEN, INTERVIEW COULD

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BE ARRANGED AT HIS CONVENIENCE. HSCA ADVISED THAT AS THEY HAD

JUST RETURNED FROM MEXICO THAT IT WOULD NOT BE FEASIBLE FOR

STAFF MEMBERS TO RETURN FOR THIS INTERVIEW.

AS SPECIAL AGENT FOARDE INDICATED SEVERAL CONFLICTS RE-

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ADVISE FBI HEADQUARTERS, ATTENTION: CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT•

RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION, OF THE DATES THAT HIS SCHEDULE

WOULD PERMIT TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON, D. C- FOR PLANNING PURPOSEST

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HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

NOTE: Special Agent Foarde indicated during referenced telephone

call that his office was under inspection and he could not return

for interview.

Special Agent Foarde also indicated that during

the next month the other two Special Agents assigned there would

be on leave making a trip to lashington, D. C., not possible.

Above information furnished to Gerald Hamilton,

HSCA, who advised that as HSCA staff members had just returned

Mexico, that the Director, HsCA, would not approve anothei

Staff trip.

Hamilton requested that

• FBI Headquarters check with

Special Agent Foarde to determine when interview could be

arranged convenient with his schedule.

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FD-36 (Rev. 7-27-76)

TRANSMIT VIA:

• Teletype

• Facsimile

* Airtel

FBI

PRECEDENCE:

• Immediate

• Priority

• Routine

CLASSIFICATION:

• TOP SECRET

I SECRET

• CONFIENTIAL

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Date

6/21/78

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SAC, WFO (66-779-SUB G)

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON

ASSASSINATION (ESCA)

858

Re Bu tel to WFO, 6/14/78.

Enclosed for the Bureau is one xerox copy of

the following:

A. WFO airtel to Bureau, 2/20/58;

B. WEO letter to Bureau, 10/16/56;

C. Pamphlet "The Real Question About

Integration" by THURMAN SENSING;

D. WEO letter to Bureau, 7/1/68.

E. Typewritten text of a speech entitled,

"A Call to Law and Order" by THURMAN SENSING.

Enclosed xerox copies represent material concerning

Southern States Industrial Council (SSIC) for the period

1956-1978 located following a review of indicated files and

references. No additional references to SSIC were located.

For information of FBIHQ, WE 1022-S (WFO 134-1961)

is a former source.

This informant referred to in enclosed

airtel dated 2/20/58 is now closed.

,?- Bureau (Enc. 5)

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TRANSMIT VIA:

• Teletype

Facsimile

Airtel

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• Immediate

• Priority

• Routine

CLASSIFICATION:

• TOP SECRET

I SECRET

• CONFIDENTIAL

EF TO

I CLEAR

Date

6/7/78

TO :

DIRECTOR, FBI (62-117290)

(Attention: Congressional Inquiry Unit)

INDIANAPOLIS (62-2239) (C)

HOUSE STRICT COMMITTEE

ON ASSASSINATIONS

Re Butel to IPs 615/78815

A review of Indianapolis files indicates that

Indianapolis submissions up to 12/31/60, pursuant to Bureau

KING, JR. and/or Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

87-115

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TRANSMIT VIA:

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FBI

PRECEDENCE:

• Immediate

Priority

Routine

CLASSIFICATION:

• TOP SECRET

• SECRET

• CONFIDENTIAL

DEFTO

O CLEAR

Date

6/12/78

TO :

DIRECTOR, FBI (62-117290)

(ATTN :

CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT,

RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION)

FROM:

SAC, HOUSTON (62-3122) (RUC)

SUBJECT: HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON

ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)

(BUDED: JUNE 12, 1978)

ReBute1 6/5/78.815

Enclosed are two copies of Houston letter to Bureau

dated 3/14/68 entitled "Counterintelligence Program, Black

Nationalists-Hate Group, Racial Intelligence"

The above letter was in response to Bureau

airtel

entitled the same dated 3/4/68. There is no indication

Houston was in receipt of Bureau letter to Albany dated

8/25/67 captioned the

same.

It is noted that this letter only refers to one..

individual, F. D. KIRKPATRICK followed by the initials "SCLe".

There is no indication in any Houston file of any further

effort with regard to either KIRKPATRICK or the "SCLC" in

general since neither are again mentioned in that file.

- Bureau (Encs. 2) ENCLOSURE

- Houston

12.31.115

RSR/ma

REC-65

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5 JUN 15 1978

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TO:

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ATTENTION: CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT,

RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

FROM: /BASAC, ST. LOUIS (62-5097) (P)

SUBJECT: COUSE SELECT COMMITEE

ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)

BUDED: 6/12/78

no Bureal toletype 61517 8915-3376

Enclosed for the Congressional Inquiry Unit are

62 (two copies each of 31) serials from the following

St. Louis files pertaining to request in captioned Bureau

teletype:

105-4027-53

157-5839-3 and 4

157-5818-1 through 28

Not enclosed are the following St. Louis files

relating to Dr. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., or the S.C.L.C.:

"MURKIN", SI 44-775, Bufile 44-38861;

"MARTIN LUTHER KING,

JR., SM - C", SI 100-178012

Bufile 100-106670;

"Communist Infiltration of Southern Christian

i-"!

Leadership Conference; IS - C", SI 105-4027,

Bufile 100-438794.

It is suggested that the Congressional Inquiry

Unit review the enclosed serials in order to determine if

each

serial meets the requirements in referencea Bureau

teletype.

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JULY 1973 EDITION

GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

DIRECTOR, FBI (62-117290)

DATE:

6/9/78

(ATTN:

CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT, RECORDS

MANAGEMENT DIVISION)

Eli, EARETTE 182-2079 Ce

BUDED 6/12/7 COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)

BUDED 6/12/78

Re Bureau teletype to Albany dated 6/5/78 and

Bureau airtel to Albany, et al, dated 3/4/68 captioned

"Counterintelligence Program,

Black Nationalist-Hate Groups,

Racial Intelligence".

Enclosed are two copies each of 29 communications

Southern graften dead sai conterence (SING, as requested

by above

referenced Bureau teletype of 6/5/78.

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Attention:

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FROM:

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HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE

ON ASSASSINATION (HSCA)

BUDED: 6/12/78

Re Buted, 615/78983

Enclosed for the Bureau are two copies of the

following described communications:

1) Detroit teletype to Bureau, 3/15/68, captioned

"MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.; SM-C; (00: ATLANTA). "

captioned

"MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.; SM-C; 100:

3) LHM dated 3/15/68

at

Detroit, Michigan,

captioned "MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR."

4) Los Angeles teletype to Bureau, 3/16/68, captioned

"MARTIN LUTHER KING: SM-C."

5) Los Angeles

"MARTIN LUTHER KING, UR. STENGE Pe to Bureau, 3/18/68, captioned

REC-70 6 2 - 11905,

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teletype to Bureau, 3/18/68,

captioned

"MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.,

RMo.!!

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7) Birmingham airtel to Bureau, 10/1/68, captioned

"COMINFIL OF SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE; IS-C;

(00: ATLANTA)."

Alabama, captioned

CONFERENCE."

9) Baltimore airtel to Bureau, 9/12/68, captioned

"DEMONSTRATIONS AT NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, CHICAGO,

ILLINOIS, AUGUST, 1968; RM, (00: CHICAGO)," and "COMMUNIST

INFILTRATION OF SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE."

10) LHM dated 9/12/68 at Baltimore, Maryland, captioned

"DEMONSTRATIONS AT NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, CHICAGO,

ILLINOIS, AUGUST, 1968" and "COMMUNIST INFILIRATION OF SOUTHERN

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE. "

11) Boston airtel to Bureau, 8/20/68, captioned

"COMINFIL OF SCLC; IS-C."

12) LHM dated 8/20/68 at Boston, Massachusetts,

captioned

"ELEVENTH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE SOUTHERN

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, AUGUST 14-17,

1968. "

13) Atlanta airtel to Bureau, 7/12/68, captioned

"COMINFIL OF SCLC; IS-C. "

"COMMUNIST INTERTIN SOUTHER CASTIAN DESERST

Georgla, captione

CONFERENCE; INTERNAL SECURITY-C."

15) Atlanta airtel

to Bureau, 6/27/68, captioned "SCLC."

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Re Butel dated 6/5/78.8°g)

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AIRIEL

AIRMAIL REGISTERED

TO:

FROM:

DIRECTOR, FBI (200-448006)

SAC, SAN DIEGO (100-14192) (P)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST • HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

Re Bureau atrtel to Albany, 3/4/68.

San Wiago airtol, 4/3/68.

The US Group under the leadership of JOSEPH VINSON continues

to be the primary

target of the Counterintelligonco Program in the

San Diego Office.

1o Operations under consideration:

The San Diego Office plans to conduct Interviews of all of

the members of the us Group.

in these interviews, questions will

be asked in such & mannor as to woaken the influence of leaderg

of this group. The growing internal. dissension in the group

villl be encouragod. Bureau authority will be requested in each

case before interview unless an opportunity for interview should

Through contact with the San Diego Police Department, this

office is encouraging their making it diffloult for the group to

hold meetings. Various groups who have control of public

moating places will be contacted in an effort to discourgge

cooperation with the US Group.

Informants will be used to plant seeds of dissension

whenever possible...

- Bureau (Registered)

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Since the US Group is composed of individuals who use

drugs of varlous kinds and become involved in robberies and

arson, the San Viego Polico Lepartment has arrested a number

of the members of the group. Close liaison contact is sintained

with the police department and whenever the opportunity presents

itself, they are encouragod to continue to enforce the law wn.'re

this group is concerned.

On numerous occasions polica officers

have indicated that they are discouragod because known slack

Nationalists have been roleased by the courts, soretimes without

baito

These officers are praised for their part in enforcing the

and are encouragad to continue to do their duty in this

respect.

The San Diego Office intends to recommend that letters

from the Director of the FBI be

written to deserving officers

who have done outstanding work in law enforcement in the racial

IIold.

The San Diego Office intends to encourage news coverage of

anti-volont statements by Negroes who are prominent in San

Diego, such as ARCHIE MOORE, former heavy weight champion of the

world.

Sources in the news

field will also be encouraged to

publicize job opportunities and outstanding accomplianments by

Negroes in san Diego.

The San Diego Office will be alert to counterintolligence

action which can be taken against individuals and will request

Bureau authority before taking such action. VACB the operations

described above will be conducted.

2. Operations boing effected:

JOSEPII VINSON, head of the US Group In San Diego has been

interviewed by agents of the FBI. He was not cooperative and

Is complgtoly Black Nntionalistic in his thinking.

Officers of

They intend to got a grand jury indictment ngainst JOSEPH VINSON

for conspiracy on the same charge. VINSON recently completed e

personnol questionairre at his place of employment. The San Diego

office made available to the security Departmont of Gulf General

Atomic, where he is employed, publio sourco material which reflected

that VINSON was not only a member of organizations which he did

not list, but was in fact an officor in the organizations.

Five memberg of the US Group were recently arrested by the

San Diego County Sheriff's Office on a traffic charge.

At the

time they had in ther possession a quantity of arms and ammunition.

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They also had in the f possession a number of names of promiment

buginess men

A number of these business men who

are personally known to agents working in the racial fleld have

been contacted

contacted them in an effort to obtain financing or contributions.

These individuals have not been contacted to date and there is no

indication why the names of these individuals were in the possession

of those arrested. These individuals have been advised of the

nature of the US Group on a confidential basis and will advise

the F3I should they be contacted to furnish financial assistance

to this groupo

Through liaison with the police department and the San Diego

County Sheriff'a Office, it has been possible to make it more

difficult for this group to find a publio meeting place.

Post Numbar 1 and a house owned by a voman's club at 2972 Clay

Streat are now not avaidable as meeting places for this group.

They have had to meet at homes of various mombers and this has

cut the attendance at mestings to the hard core members of the

groupe

This is making it nore difficult for this group to

spread their brand of hatred of the white to the Negro community.

The San Diego Office Is making an effort to obtain the

license munber, make, model and color of cars determined to

be available to US Group membars.

It is belioved that should

troublo in the Negro area occur,

it would be possible to spot

and follow activitles of this group through information concerning

cars available to them.

3. Tangible results:

The US Group is having increasing difficulty in finding

places to hold their meetings where they can attact a crowd

of Negroos.

Informants report that the US Group 18 having a problem

with dissension among it's members.

Some of the members are

becoming assatisfied with the loadership because they want to

do all the talking and Individual members have little or nothing

to say:

The leadership has advised members of the group to

rob stores to got guns and has told tham to take what they want

from the white man.

members of the US Group have been arrested.

Mombers of the crop

are becoming increasingly suspicious of the intontions of RON

KARENGA, the leader of the US, Inc. Group in Los Angeles.

KARENGA

often speaks in San Diogo bafore members of this group.

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I Developments of countarintelligence interest:

Agents working with the racial situation in San Diego sre of

the opinion that thare has bean a decrease of militancy on the

part of loaders of US, Ine. in Los Angeles and of the us Group

in San Niego since the murdos of Dr. MANDIN LUMER RING. KARCIGA

failed to appear as a spealer at the San Diogo Black Vonference.

This was not in line with his ugual activity in San Diego.

lendership of the US Group in San loro, while still militant,

have not been as outspoken in their hatred of the white and there

have not been reports of the "honkie blood will run in the street,"

type of spoech aince that time. It appears that the murder of

DI MARIIN LUTHER KING could have caused the leadership to become

mOra

cautious in their statements before grouys of negroes.

San Diego will be alert to further indication that the death

of KING had an effoct on the militants of San Diogo and will keep

the Bureau advisede

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FROM:

SUBJECT:

DIRECTOR, FBI (62-117290)

(ATTENTION: CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT,

RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION)

SAC, RICHMOND (66-2777)

-RUC-

FOLER, SELECT COMMInESS ON

Re Bureau teletype to Albany, et al, dated 6/5/78.

Enclosed for the Bureau is one copy each of an

airtel and an LHM dated 3/22/68, captioned, "WASHINGTON

SPRING PROJECT, RACIAL MATTER, 0O: WFO".

Bureau communications referred to in referenced

teletype are serials 1 and 2 of Richmond file 105-5096.

Enclosed documents are serials 3 and 4.

They are the only

documents in file meeting date and subject matter criteria

set forth in referenced

teletype.

Review in connection with foregoing conducted by SA

JAMES O. TROTTER.

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AIRTEL

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3/22/68

(Type in plaintext or code)

REGISTERED MAJI

(Priority)

TO:

DIRECTOR, FBI (157-8428)

FROM:

SAC, RICHMOND (157-2246) -B=

WASHINGTON SPRING PROJECT

RACIAL MATTER

(00: WFO)

Enclosed herewith for the Bureau are il copies of an

LAM reflecting activity within the Richmona Division pertaining

to Washington Spring Project (WSP) •

Copies of instant communication are being furnisted

to the Atlanta, Norfolk and Washington Field Offices In view

of their investigative interest of the WsP.

An intormation

copy is being furnished to the Boston Division inasmuch JOLTA

BROWN is reported to be connected with the American Opinion

Speakers! Bureau, Belmont, Mass.

Copies of IHM are being furnished to the following:

109th MIG, U.S. Secret Service, and I. S. Attorney,

RIchmond, va., and the UsNiso, Nortolk, Va, all via an 10-342.

Confidential source utilized in It, whose identity

is protected, is A. B. HOPKINS, Staff Reporter,

"progress Index",

retersburg, Va., newspaper, who furrished information to

DA RAYMOND CONNOLLY, JR., On 3/20/00.

3 - Bureau (157-0428) Encl.

11) (REGISTERED NAIL).

1 - Atlanta

• (Encl. 1' (Info) (157-2924)

1

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On 3/20/68, Chief of. Police GEORGE I SIANE, Petersburg,

Va., Police Department, advised of

scheduled activity 3/28/68 at

Petersburg as set out in IHM.

Richmond will follow developments, advise the Fureau and

interested offices:

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'Is Reply, Please Refer 10

File No.

U. «TED STATES DEPARTMENT OF • USTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTI

TION

Richmond, Virginia

March 22, 1968

RE: WASHINGION SPRING PROJECT

On March 20, 1960, a confidential source, who has

furnished reliable information in the past, furnished the

following information:

On March 28, 1968, at 8 P.M., in the Walnut Illl

Elementary School in Petersburg, Virginia, one Julia Brown,

Who is connected with the American Opinion Speakers' Bureau,

Belmont, Massachusetts, will be featured as a speaker.

The speaking engagement. is open to the public and is

sponsored by a group known as "Truth" About Civil Turmoii

(TACT) •

The source further added that one Charles W. Covers

1755 East Boulevard, Petersburg, Virginia, is the President

The source stated that according to Coves, "rACI" is

a local nonpolitical organization which is interested in local

and civic activities.

The source advised that "TACT" was formed after C. W.

Cover received notification that Julia Brown could be obtained

as a speaker.

In the proposed speech to be held on March 28,

1960, Brown will speak on the Communist connections of Martin

Luther King and various civil rights orranizations.

she 7?11

depict how she, thinking she was joining & legitinate civll

rights organization, in fact was initiated into the Communist

Party,

and then became a confidential source of information

to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) •

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RE :

WASHINGION®

S

ING PROJECT.

Leaders of "TACT" have indicated that the principal reason

for scheduling Brown as a speaker was to have her precede the

appearance of Martin Luther King in the southside Virginia area.

King Is scheduled to tour Virginia on March 30, 1968.

Charles W.

Cover has indicated that Brown's speaking engagement should have

the effect of diminishing King's recruiting efforts for the WSP

and possibly keep King from coming to the southside Virginia area

entirely.

on March 19, 1900, Captain J. E. lowler, Danville Police

repartment, Danville, Virginia, adviseo

that Mrs. Julia Brown, above,

will speak at the Danville City Armory (auditorium) or March

Captain tower stated her appearance in landille is being

sponsored by the Committee described as

"an ad hoc committee

and that the identities of persons serving on this committee are

not known. According to captain lowler, Mrs. Brown Is to be

advertised in advanced publicity as a former undercover agent of

the FBI.

She will speak on the Communist connections of Dr. Vartin

Luther King.

Captain Iowler stated it appears that Mes. Brown's

appearance in danville is aimed at being disruptive of the

efforts of Dr. King in this area and of southside Virginia during.

his visit on March 30, 1968.

Captain Towler stated that to date this lad hoc

committee" has declined to reveal its name or membership.

It is noted that it has been reported previously that

tentative plans of Dr. King call for his appearance in barvilles

Virginia, on March 30, 1968.

A characterization of the Southern Christian readershig

Conference is attached.

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APPENDIX

SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (SCIC)

The November 19, 1960 Issue of "The Richmond Times-

Dispatch" reported that approximately sixty Negro church,

professional and lay leaders throughout Virginia met on November

18, 1960 in Petersburg, Virginia end organized the Virginia

Christian Leadership Conference (VCLC) for the purpose of

"Bringng about civil rights for alf."

It was pointed out that VOLC to an affillate of the

SCLO of Atlanta, Georgia.

The purpose of SCLC was reported to "redeem the soul

of America by creating the beloved community through organiza-

tion, by consent of population; for the purpose of creative

protest by education, training, developing leadership based on

Christian non-violent principles.!!

This document contans neider recommend ons nor sonalisines

of the cui. His ho progery e. that?! ne

agency; it and its contents are not to, be disribuled cueside your

agency.

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*'"In Reply, Please Refer 10

File No.

- VITED STATES DEPARTMENT O JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVEST

ATION

Richmond, Virginia

March 22, 1968

Title

Reference

Washington Spring Froject

Richmond memorandum dated and

captioned as above

All sources (except any listed below) whose identities

are concealed in referenced

communication have furnished reliable

information in the past.

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions

bencys It and Its contents are not to be alatributed outside

It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your

your agency.

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(Attn:

Congressional Inquiry Unit,

Records Management Division)

FROMR/27OSAC, Albany (62-2457)

(RUC)

SUBJECT:

POUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON

ASSASSINATTONS HSCA

BUDED: 612/78

ReButel to Albany dated 6/5/78.48

In response to the request of captioned communication,

a search of the Albany Office files disclosed no reports,

Letterhead memoranda, airtels, letters or teletypes concerning

or the Southern Christian

Leadership ConfeRe (sco up to and therading december 31,

captionhul ited pursuant to Bureau letter to Albany, 8/25/67,

"COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM, BLACK NATIONALIST -

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FROg

AC, PITTSBURGH (62-3697)

(RUC)

SUBJECT:

0

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE

—ON. ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)

BUDED: 6/12/78

Re Bureau teletype to Albany, et al, dated

6/5/78.

Enclosed for the Bureau are two copies of an

airtel from the SAC, Pittsburgh to the Bureau dated

10/26/68 and captioned "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM,

BLACK NATIONALISTS - HATE GROUPS, RACIAL INTELLIGENCE,

(RALPH ABERNATHY) , (SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP

CONFERENCE) . "

It is noted that in response to Bureau letter to

Albany, et al, dated 8/25/67, captioned "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE

PROGRAM, BLACK NATIONALISTS - HATE GROUPS, INTERNAL

HATE GROUPS, RACIAL INTELLICENCE," the Pittsburgh Division

opened PG File; 100-15780.

A review of this file determined only one

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4 - Pittsburgh

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8988.

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AIRTEL

TO:

DIRECTOR, FBI (100-148006)

FRONd :

SUBJECT:

SAC, PITISBURCH (100-15780) (P)

COUNTERINTELIIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALISTS - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

(RALPH ABERNATHY)

(SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN IRADERSHIP CONFERENCE)

The Pittsburgh "Point," a weekly newspaper

dated 10/24/68, contains

an article which indicates that

DI. RALPH ABERNATHY 111 speak at a nass rally at Central

Baptist Church, Pittsburgh, Pa-, 0n 11/2/68, as part of a

drive by the southern Chrischan

Leadership Conference

(SCLC) to educate Black communities concerning the three

major presidential candidates.

The Congressional Record dated 5/6/68, on JUNE 1E,

Page A3389, contains

an article which inicates that treassa

1965

edition of the "Herald," 407 Butler Streat, Anderson,

S. C., South Carolina's oldest Negro newspaper, contains.

the testimony of a 15 year old female member of ABERNATHY'S

church.

The testimony relates to a filthy and perverted

sex scandal between ABERNATHY and the girl according io

the Congressional Record.

It 1s believed that it information

relating to this sordid episode on the part of ABERNATHY

were made public in Pittsburgh, his effectiveness would be

curtailed.

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Request of Bureau:

The Bureau is requested to authorize Columbia to

obtain two copies of sarait 1965 issue of the Anderson,

South Caroliaz, "Herald" if available.

These papers should

be mailed as follows:

Pastor

Central Baptist Churc

2200 Wylie Avenue

Pittsburgh, Pa-

Chairman of Deacons

Central Baptist Church

220D WYLIE AVEnUE

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A note should be included with each issue to

zead as follows:

"This paper has news about the man who is speaking at

your church." It should be mailed fron Anderson, South

carolina.

To be effective, these papers should reach the addresses

prior to 11/2/68.

The Bureau, therefore, is requested to give

expeditious attention to this request.

No action should be taken in this matter without

Bureau authority.

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FROM

SUBJECT:

: DIRECTOR, FBI

(ATTENTION: CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT,

RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION)

SAC, BOSTON (157-644)

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

ReButel, 6/5/78.

Enclosed are two copies of Boston Serial 157-531-11.

The indices and files of the Boston Office were

searched in response to re Butel. The attached serial is

the only material located which concerns Dr. MARTIN LUTHER

KING, JR. or the Southern Christian Leadership Conference

which was submitted by the Boston Office during

with the activities of Rev. VIRGIL WOOD, who was connected

with the SCLC.

SI. BEC5

69-111841-873

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progran In tbe Bostor

The follouing Black

Boston Division:

been assigned to coordinate this

Macionaliat groups are active in the

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Joaque of Islan, #11, Docheater,

HEED -

120 EN

thiee times a

estinated

memberahip of 800

and

noids seetings

week

$:

Die

Athemad*s Moscue of Istan (MI) #13, Springtield,

2205

an estimatednnership of 35, and mectings are held

Exovidence, Rates

0s 20, and neetings are

has an satimated nonbership

asualiy held shice a necis

LaTt of Horcester,

Hansachusetts,

hes

an estinated

nenbarship o 15 and unhily holts meetings: trice: a neel

• %.

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New England Crass Roots Organization (NEGRO) =

= 95

Roxburys

hasse. nusetts

→i°.

This is considered to be

* paper orgarization vita

approximately a hali doron mankers.

It controls the touth

Alliance Ine.

and Freedon

security

Patrols wha hare an estinated

contined nenbership.of approximately 40.

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United Front, Boxbury, Hassachusette, which 10 an

umbrella type organimation made un of representatives of other

•Do The Boston Chapter of the Student Mon Violent

Coozainating Cormittee (S3CC) Located In Roxbury, Nassachusetts,

has an estinated nonership of tweive.

Ihe Nation of Islam (NOI) In the past has had a

propensity for volence in the Bonton area only between its

leadership and Individual members or former mewbers. There

have been no instances of clashes with police or the white

community.

arE

NOI members are taught to abide by the law and

subject to suspension from the not or other punishment.

1om Fiolation or ibe lan.

..

NEGRO, which is made up of the Freedon Security

Patrol and the Youth Alliance, is operated by GUIDO ST. LAURENT,

and is considered to have the

greatest propensity for violence of

any of the groups mentioned.

In the Freedom secuaty Patroly

it has an organized group of teenage Negroes who patrol the

ghetto ares, supposedly io assiat the Boston Police. However,

Boston police believe them so work in opposition, to a lasge

extent, and to be responsibie for some of the disorder which

OCCUIS

Iron tine to time.

- The United Front has never been well organized, and.

only a few legro groups send representatives to United Front

meetings, which are held infrequently. The United Front has

cone into control of funds reportedly amounting to 6150,000,

which was donated by the white business community of the Bostor..

area.

These funds may make the United Front more attractive

and

influential than it has been in the past

The tho

leaders of the United Front, JOHN YOUNG of the Congress of

Racial Equality, and CHARLES TURNER Of SNCC, are considered

militant Negroes.

te united aront, nowever, is regarded as having

Licule propensity for violence, especially since it is a paper

organization with no known membership.

The Boston Chapter of SNCC has never appeared to

assert much influence in the Boston area. Its leader 19

CARVER NEBLETT, who is an extremely militant Black Nationalist,

Because of its

lack or influence and paucity of memberships

SNCC is not belleved to have much propensity for violence.

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The Agitator Index, subjects who are considered to be

nizitant Flack Nationalists, are:

A. CARVER MERLETT, the leadey of the Boston Chayter

of sNce, who is a close associate of story canarchat, and

who travels with ClarIchEL from tine to time.

Rev, VIRGIL WOOD of the Blue Hill Christian

Center Roxbury, Mass., Is considered to be a militant Negro

civil rights advocate

and is currently in disfavor with the

Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLG) because of

his alshandling of scle funds.

13 Mat

&. CHARLES LURIER, CO-thairman of the Unated front

and a member of the Boston Chapter of SNCC, 1s a graduate of

Harvard University and has attempted suicide on tho occasions.

•*=*": *D, IBROY BOSION, a militant Megro, has an extensive

criminas record and is employed in a Leadership capacity in one

of the city of

Boston's local social services organizations.

NEGRO, together with lis counterparis the Youth Alliance

and the Freedom Security Patrol, appear to be themst likely

targets for counterintelligence

action.

These orgenizations

are headquartered in the same building in the Roxbury section

of Soston where the Youth Alliance has a Iicense to operate a

radio transmitter on the Citizens Brocdcast Band.

This tr718

mitter is sctually located on the premises occupied by nitro

and is operated under the direction of GUIDO SI. LAUREN?, Erecutive

Director of NEGRO.

The radio network is used by the Freedom

Security Patrolin 183 several cars which roam the Greater Boston

ares using nobile transultters.

In June, 1968, a reliable

souice reported observing about twenty cartons of dynamite caps

in a station wagon belonging to NEGRO.

• Suggestions for counterintelligence action against

these groups will be submitted by separate letter.

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DIRECTOR, FBI (62-117290)

(ATTN: CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT,

RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION)

FROM:

SAC, MIAMI (62-6603) (RUC)

SUBJECT: COUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS (HCSA)

BUDED 6/12/78

Re Bureau teletype to Albany, 6/5/18,g8*

Enclosed for the Bureau are two xerox copies each of

five airtels dated 4/2/68, 4/10/68, 6/26/68, 8/28/68, and

11/29/68, which were previously furnished to the Bureau by

Miami captioned "Counterintelligence Program, Black Nationalist-

Hate Groups, Racial Intelligence", Miami file 157-2414.

The enclosures are furnished in response to a

request in referenced teletype for copies of communications

in Miami's Racial Intelligence file which refer to MARTIN

LUTHER KING, Jr., or The Southern Christian Leadership (

Conference (SCIC) between the dates 3/4/68 and 12/31/68°=

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TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (62-117290)

(ATTN: CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT,

RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION)

ENCLOSURES: XEROX COPIES OF AIRTELS REQUESTED

IN THIS MATTER

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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

SAC, MIAHI (157-2414)

(P)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

•8-28-58

Re Milant letter, 5-31-68.

The following is a summary of activities

• under this program by the Mlami Division Since

relet:

I. OPERATIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION

A:.

The Miami Office is currently

conducting an interview program of local Nation of

Islam (NOI) officials and members. Based on these

interviews, Miand is considering a program whereby

during some interviews Indication will be discreetly

given to the personsinterviewed that other specilic

individuals previously interviewed had cooperated

w1th the FBI.

Information has been developed that

the Assistant Captain of Mosque #29 of the NOI

has recently married without obtaining a divorce

IIOM BIS prEVIOUS WIIE.

Investigation is being

conducted in an attempt to verify this and if

such is verified, Bureau authority will be requested

to use this information under this progran.

IJ. OPERATIONS BEING DEFECTED

No current programs are pending within

tho Miami

Division in this matter.

Searched

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ILL TANGIBLE RESULTS

The Bureau has been advised by separate

communication of the favorable results received

fron the TV program which was produced under

Tapes of this program have been

made available by WCKT-TV, Miami, to local civic

organzzations for their use...--

The Bureau has also been advised of some of the

statements made by JAMES RUSSElL AGUT, who was interviewed

during this progian. AGUT expressed his displeasure

in the program as it was shown on TV.

The August, 1968, edition, Volume 1, #6,

of "The Libertarian Watchdog", an underground hippy-type

newspaper published in Miami, Florida, contained an

article by 1t5 editor-publisher, ROBIlT E. SCHWAETZ,

who aiss was interviewed on this TV program. SCEWARTZ

complained he was interviewed in a friendly, relaxed

manner by an employee of the TY channel whereas the

questions were turned around and the interviews edited

to show them in a very unfavorable light.

He also

complained that the quotations by Director J. EDGAR

HOOVER at the end of the program were presented in a

much stronger light than were the interviews.

SCHWARTZ

indicated he desired in the tradition of "fair play"

prime IY time so that a program may be presented in

rebuttal to this program.

IV, DIVELOPMENTS OF COUNTERINTILLIGINCE INTEREST

None.

MISCELLANEOUS

By authority granted in Bulet 7-9-68,

the Miani Office furnished the "Miami Herald" information

concerning expenditures by SCLC, Miami, on the PoOr

Peoples Campaign.

the established source to whom this

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Information was furnished said he believed this would

Make

a good news story; however, he was not sure that

the story would be accepted by his superiors.

story has been noted in the "Mlami Herald" as yet

based on this information.

POT JINNIE LEE CHATON, fOrmer Presfdent OfTthe

Hami SCIC, was responsible for organizing a mass

black rally which resulted in a racial disturbance

In Miami on 8/7-3/68.

He has developed as a black

nationalist leader and full background infornation

is being developed on him.

He should be considered

under this program in the future.

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• DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

4/2/68

• 1:

SAC, MIAMI (157-2414) (P)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALISTS - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

ReBuairtel 3/4/68.

1.

This program is being coordinated within

the Miami Division by SA JOHN C. MENTON.

II. Black Nationalist Movement,

Miami Division

A.

Organizations

1: NOI

Mosque 29 of the NOI is located within the

Miami Division and has approximatily 85 to 100 members.

Twenty-five to 30 of these have been described as hard-

core members; others consists of a constant membership

turnover.

This group has

been established in Miamt for

several years and never known to have been involved in

any acts of violence.

Members are subjected. to the

nationalistic and hate-type teachings and philosophies

of the parent organization.

Being under the directi..

supervision of ELIJAH MUHAMMAD, the NOI in Miami appears

to have a propensity for violence only if directed to

violence by ELIJAH MUHAMMAD or if they or their properties

-are attacked.

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2.

CORE

Miami has a small, relatively inactive CORE.

"chapter which does not follow the militant policies of

The Miami leaders of this

of the national organization..conservative" and under their

group have been described as

current leadership, CORE in Miami does not appear to have

any propensity for violence.

3.

SCIC

SCLC in Miami is also a relatively small group,

with attendance at their weekly meetings ranging from

six to twenty persons.

Their

main interest and activities

appear to center around Miami's EOP program and they have

apparently little national direction.

The President of

SCLC in Miami was arrested by local authorities on

March 22, 1968, for grand larceny in connection with

anti-poverty funds SCLC in Miami has received.

The Miami Office is currently conducting an

investigation captioned "JIMMIE LEE CHATMON, PRESIDENT,

SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, MIAMI, FLORIDA;

ATROS L. LA SALLE, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT,

FRAUD

AGAINST

THE GOVERNMENT" (Miami file 46-3743).

Basis for

this investigation is an allegation that. SCLC in Miami

submitted false documents to EOP, a federally-funded

program, concerning the accounting systen utilized by

SCiC.

B. Individuals

• 1. ALFRED DWIGHT AMOS FEATHERSTON

FEATHERSTON is an SI subject of the Miami Office

and has resided within this territory for approximately a

year.

Prior to his arrival in Miami, he reportedly attended

NOI meetings, professed admiration for MALCOLM X, Claimed

contact with FIDEL CASTRO, and expressed a knowledge of

and a desire to obtain plastic explosives. He was

arrested in July, 1959, in Guatemala in connection

with a plot to assassinate the president of that

country.

In 1964, he claimed he was going. to assassinate

two southern governors and said it would be a good idea

to assist the CP in eliminating President JOHNSON.

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Since his arrival in Miami, FRITHERSTON is

pite ta ron tie outings

not known to have associated with any Black Nationalists

He is not known to have expounded

Black Nationalist feelings and therefore, at the present

time,

is not considered as potentially dangerous in con-

nection with this program.

=... 2.

JOHN STROMAN

JOHN STROMAN of West Palm Beach, Florida, was

involved in the racial disturbances at Pompano, Florida,

during the summer of 1967. Information has recently been

received that STROMAN has joined the Merchant. Marine and

has left the South Florida area. Investigation is being

conducted to verify his departure from this area.

3. CHARLES HENRY WRIGHT

WRIGHT, a native of Georgia, has resided within

the Miami Division for approximately four years.

attended Miami-Dade Junior College and Florida Atlantic

university,

Boca Raton, Florida.

He apparently dropped

out of Florida Atlantic University within the past few

months and indications are now that he has left the

South Florida area.

Investigation is being conducted

to determine his current whereabouts.

WRIGHT has predicted i total racial war if the

demands of the black people were not met. He has

described the United States as the "cradle of races

in the world" and is a backer of the "black power"

philosophy. He has said the United States is doomed;

racial war is imminent unless black power demands are

fully net.

WRIGHT was unsuccessful in an attempt to form

an SNCC chapter at Miami-Dade Junior College and reportedly

is a current member of ssoc.

III. Those Being Considered for

Current Intelligence Action

A. Organizations

1. NOI

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The teachings and philosophies expounded by

the NOI are such that they should always be considered

as having a propensity for violence and therefore, the

Miami Division is considering counterintelligence

activities which might be taken against that organi-

zation within the Miami territory.

2. SCLC

Inasmuch as the SCLC is a loosely disciplined

outfit whose membership is open to any Negro in the area,

with very little discipline or self-sacrifice required,

this organization appears to be the only organization

within the Miami territory which could constitute a

rallying point for Black Nationalists who do not desire

or are unable to accept the discipline of the NOI. This,

together with the assumption that SCIC will be the focal

point for people from the Miami area desirous of par-

ticipating in MARTIN LUTHER KING's march on Washington,

would mark them as potentially dangerous. - The current

criminal investigations being conducted on the leader-

ship of this group would make them apparent easy prey

for counterintelligence activities.

B. Individuals

No individuals are being considered for action

under this program at the present time.

IV. Suggestions

Miami suggests that former members of Black

Nationalist groups, particularly the NOI, not be over-

looked in this intelligence program.

Former NOI members

who have been exposed to the hate teachings of that

organization but are no longer subjected to its

discipline should often be considered as potentially

dangerous with regard to racial matters.

v.

Miami is submitting a separate letter with

suggestions for counterintelligence actions to be taken

against the NoI and SCLC.

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6/26/68

AIRTEL

TO:

FROM:

RE:

DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

SAC, MIAMI (157-2414) (P)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

Miami's SCLC Chapter raised approximately $3,000

to send local participants to the Poor Peoples Campaign

choir: Bra van Einston,

They decided to charter a bus for

their trip to Washington, and when it appeared they would

not have sufficient people to fill a chartered bus,

Greyhound officials recommended they travel on regularly

scheduled bus.

These people, however, insisted on

chartering a bus with a capacity for 38 persons at a

cost of almost $1400 for the round trip.

A total of 14 or 15 people traveled to Washington.

In this bus departing Miami 5/15/68.

Some of these

people remained in Washington or went on to New York City

on vacation after participating in the program and only

nine returned to Miami from Washington on the bus,

arriving Miami 6/24/68.

This chartered bus was an obvious waste of

money.

Had these people traveled to Washington via

regularly scheduled bus service, round trip fare for

nine persons would have been $50.35 each and one-way fare

for six persons would have been

$33.35 each for a total

cost of $675.75. These people, therefore, wasted over

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$800 by travel on chartered bus.

If these participants

had flown regularly scheduled Eastern Air Lines flights

to Washington, their total cost would have been only

$1244.25.

•It is noted that the money raised in Miami was

raised specifically in the name of the Poor Peoples Campaign,

and it appears there must be considerable money not used

or needed for this program.

Miami's SCLC Chapter already has a poor reputa-

tion in connection with handling funds, particularly in

view of the fact the former President of Miami SCLC's

Chapter is

currently under indictment for Grand Larceny In

connection with EOPI funds handled through SCLC.

This

fact, together with the money wasted on the Poor Peoples

Campaign, presents an excellent opportunity for action

under captioned program.

Most of this information has been discussed

openly at SCLC meetings.

Bureau authority is requested to

furnish this information to CLARENCE JONES, a staff writer

for the "Miami Herald." Miami Office has had an excellent

relationship with JONES and information has been furzished

him confidentially in the past without his revealing the

Bureau as a source of this information.

If Bureau authority is granted to furnish this

information to JONES, he will be impressed with the

necessity of not revealing the Bureau's identity as

a source of this information. Miami Office feels this

action will in no way result in embarrassment to the Bureau.

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• DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

4/70/68

SAC, KIAHI (157-2414) (P)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLICENCE

Re Bureau airtel to Albany dated 3/4/68, and

Kiant letter to Bureau dated 4/2/68.

The following points are being considered for

counterintelligence activity in connection with this program

within the Miani Division.

No action, of course, will be

taken without Breau authority:

NATION OF ISLAM (NOI)

Mosque Number 29, of the NOI in Miami, currently

operates a commissary selling canned goods and staples, and

thoy also operate a restaurant.

These businesses are both

operated at the Temple.

It has also been determined

that at least one member of Mosque Number 29 is Living at

the Temple.

Miami will check with local authorities concerning

these activities, and 1f it is determined that any of these

activities are in violation of local ordinances, consideration

wild be given 10s the use in Miami Counterintelligence

Program. Action to be recommended will not, of course, be

werely harassment, but will be an attenpt to discredit

this organization in the eyes of sone of the legitinate

Negro business people in the Miami ares.

It is noted that

Mosque Number 29 recently has made an effort to pronote

themselves within this group.

Another situation which appears to have some

local counterintelligence potential,.

is the present

suspension from the NOI of SAMUEL SAXON.

SAXON has been

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Captain of Mosque Number 29 for the past several years and

is a long time resident of Miami.

He was a very close

associate of CASSIUS CLAY and clains credit for recruiting

Clay in the noi.

Inforuation now available indicates

SAXON's suspension was in some way connected with a

misappropriation of Mosque Number 29's funds..

Bureau

authority has been received to intervier SAXON and alter this

matter.

SCIC

In connection with counterintelligence activity

against ScId, the Agent to whom the coordination of this

Program is assigned is going to assist the Agents handling

the Fraud Against the Government case involving Miami SCLE

Chapter mentioned in referenced Miant letter.

Through

these interviews it is expected that a counterintelligence

plan can be developed.

RECENT COUNTERINIELLIGENCE

ACTIVIIY BY THE MIAMI

DIVISION

It is noted for the Bureau that with Bureau

authority JOIN TILST, Chief, Security Section, Dade County

Department o1 Public Instruction, was advised on February 28,

1968, that ALVIN FRANKLIN DEAN, a teacher in the Dade

County, Florida, school systen, and an assistant minister

and frequent speaker at Mosque Number 29, had been convicted

In Knoxville, Tennessee, for nolesting somen. On barch 7,

1967, TYLER advised that DEAN's arrest and conviction had

been

verified by him and that DEAN had been released fron the

Dade County School Systen in accordance with their regulations.

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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

• 11/29/68

SAC, HIANT (157-2414)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS

• RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

Re Kiant letter to the Bureau, 8/28/68.

The black nationalist movement within the Miami

Division has changed somewhat since submission of referenced

• letter. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)

whose charter was revoked almost a year ago had been operating

officially under the name of "Poor Peoples Campaign Support

Group" although they had been accepted in the Miami area as

an SCLC chapter.

They have become almost completely inactive

since the Republican National Convention at Miami Beach in

August, 1968.

They do not hold regular neetings and have

not organized or supported any particular civil rights

activity. Their only objective since the Republican National

Convention reportedly has been to attempt to collect money

to pay telephone bills occurred during the Republican National

Convention and the "Poor Peoples Campaign".

JIMMIE LEE CHATMON, former president of the Miami

SCLC, an agitator index subject. of the Miami Office appears

to

have

become completely inactive in the civil rights movement

in this area.

He has no known following and is not known

presently to be associated with any organization.

He is still

awaiting trial for grand larceny charges pending against him

in local court.

With the commencing of a scholastic year the United

Black Students (UBS) has re-established itself at the Univer-

sIty OI miami and is attempting to organize on the campuses

of Miami Dade Junior College.

HAROLD LONG, president of the UBS at the University

of kiant since its inception in the spring of 1968, resigned

2-Bureau

1-Miani

JCM/mew

(3)

Searched_

Indexed

Serializedon

Filed--

11184

6688 RAMIAHK. 157-241*

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ИН 157-2414

from this post in November, 1968, and a permanent successor

has not yet been selected.

He clained his resignation was

based on acadenic reasons.

Since referenced letter, JIMMIE LEE CHATMON,

mentioned above, and THOMAS NICADOMAS SCOTT have been

added

to Miami's agitator index.

SCOTT is not connected with any

organization and reportedly only has a small following of

young Negro hoodlung.

I. Operations Under Consideration

Miami is considering resubmitting a request to

the Bureau to capitalize on recent allegations that the

minister of Mosque 29 of the NOI in Miani has been having

an affair with a female member of that nosque. Such allega-

tions have been circulating as rumors among members of

Mosque 29 and the Miami Office hopes to capitalize on this

through the submission of an anonymous letter to NOI Head-

quarters in Chicago alleging the minister is having such an

aLIaLI.

II. Operations Being Effected

The counterintelligence progrim is being considered

in connection with Miami's interview program of members of

the NO1.

Approximately 15 NOI menbers and leaders have been

interviered

since submission of referenced letter and it is

anticipated that 9 or 10 members will ba interviewed or

re-interviewed in the near future.

III. Tangible Results

It has been reported by NOI informants that the

minister of losque 29 appears quite upset by FBI interviews

of him and other members. He seems to fear the effect such

interviews will

have on members and at neetings has threatened

members with drastic action

'if they cooperate with the FBI

when interviewed. Members are told never to cooperate with

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the FBI unless they agree to make an appointment for an

- tnterview at which time, he, the minister, should be

present.

He told members to ask contacting agents if

they have a warrant and if they do not haye a warrant

the FBI has no right to talk to them.

The minister's

frequent reierral to the FBI interviews have resulted in

xembors ridiculing him behind his back because he becomes

soupset at these interviews.

the minister, thus, 1s

Loosing the confidence somewhat of his members and addi

tional interviews with this point in mind should have an

even greater effect on the menbership's attitude towards

him.

IV. Developments - Counterintelligence

None

V.

Miscellaneous

It maz mentioned in referenced letter that an

assistant captain of Mosque 29 was apparently guilty of

bigamy and this would be exploited under captioned program.

Since submission of referenced letter this assistant cap-

tain has been expelled fron the NOI and therefore no further

consideration was given to that operation.

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FD-36- (Rev. 7-27-76)

TRANSMIT VIA:

• Teletype

• Facsimile

[X Airtel

thr. FBI

PRECEDENCE:

• Immediate

• Priority

• Routine

CLASSIFICATION:

• TOP SECRET

I SECRET

CONFIDENTIAL

DEFTO

I CLEAR

Date

6/8/78

TO:

DIRECTOR, FBI

ATTN:

CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT,

RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

FROM:

SAC, PHOENIX (62-2134) (RUC)

SUBJECT:

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE

ON ASSASSINATIONS

BUDED: 6/12/78

ReButels to all offices, 6/5/78 and 6/7/78.

Enclosed for the Bureau are two copies of serial 10

of Phoenix file 105-2544, titled "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM,

BLACK NATIONALISTS-HATE GROUPS, RACIAL INTELLIGENCE."

A thorough review of Phoenix file in referenced

matter reflects that enclosed serial is the only outgoing

communication which concerns Dr. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

or the SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE.

REC-44

- 875

Bureau (Enc. 2)

1

- Phoenix

I- CIU

RM 8988

восто tind

LExes

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(3)

iRm 8988

792

REB

Transmitted -

(Number)

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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

9/27/68

SAC, PHOENIE (105-2544) (P))

COUNTERINTILLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALISTS-HATE GROUPS

RACZAL INTELLIGENCE

Sprmagnta 2/1184

KEL. INFORM PIO CONTATIES

On 9/11/68 PX 697-R advised that at the NOI, UTI

No. 34 meeting hold on 9/3/63 BURNARD LUSINEER, HIDISTET

opened that week's edition of "Wuhanmad Speaks" and exhibite

to the congregation the picture of Rev. RILE ABERNATHY,

Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC); ELIAI

MURAMAD and other Negro leaders joining hands, supposedly

at the residence of ELIJAIL MUHAMMAD.

PX 697-R further stated that CUSHHEER then stated

"Ihis is proot that even the great leader of the SCLo is

accepting the Honorable ELIJAR MUHAMMAD'S leadership." The

REV. RALPU ABERNATHY knows he has been teaching the white

man's bogus religion too long to the black people.

PX 697-2

stated that these statements made & great impression on the

urL 32 congregation.

The above is set out for the information or the

Bureau and Chicago as CO regarding the NOI in order to evalu

ate whether or not such impact as mentioned above is prevalent

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that the SCLC is in sympathy with the NOl separation philo

sophy and requesting a publicized rebuttal by ABERNATIY; Or

(2) assuming that ABERNATHY is not cooperative, Bureau and

0D are requested to weigh the potential of a friendly news

nodia interviewing ABERNATIY, confronting him with the above

picture and asking ABERNATHY if 10 fact the SCIC is in sym

pathy with the nol pizlosophy.

counter

The Phoenix Division has doveloped no/intelligence

interests to report and this matter is placed in pending

inactive status.

2 • Bureau (RM)

Far:21a03. 2...

• Chicago (RU)

Froenix

C1D/2le

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FD-36 (Rev. 7-27-76)

TRANSMIT VIA:

• Teletype

D Facsimile

[j Airtel

FBI

PRECEDENCE:

• Immediate

• Priority

• Routine

-

CLASSIFICATION:

• TOP SECRET

SECRET

L

CONFIDENTIAL

EFTO

I CLEAR

Date

6/12/78

TO:

DIRECTOR, FBI (62-117290)

FROM:

ADIC, NEW YORK (62-15348)

503) (#213)

SUBJECT:

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON

ASSASSINATIONS

IS (HSCA)

BUDED 6/12/78

ReButeletype, dated 6/5/78, and Bulet to

Albany, 8/25/67, captioned Counterintelligence Program,

BLack Nationalist - Hate Groups, Internal Security;

Buairtel to Albany; Et Al, 3/11/68, captioned, "Counter-

intelligence Program, Black Nationalist - Hate

Groups,

Racial Intelligence"

Enclosed for the Bureau are two copies of

a NY memorandum, dated 10/12/67.

It is noted that enclosure is being forwarded

under a liberal interpretation of relets.

NYO files re MARTIN LUTHER KING and Southern

Christian Leadership Conference searched with negative

results.

2-Bureau (Encls.

2)

1-New York

CHC:atr

(4)

1-CIL RM 8988

REC-44

62-117-90-876

TT JUN 13 1973

ATL!

ATTACHED "

Han sie

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ENCLOSURE

62 -1/72.96 - 876

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## Page 172

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

MAT 18& EONION

GSA FPHR (81 CHT) 101-11.8

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

: SAC,

New York (100-161140)

DATE: 10-12-67-

• (ATTU SACDIVIT: )

FROM

:SA JAMES 6. L0TT#43

SUBJECT: COUNTER- INTELIGENCE PROGRAM

SEARCHED

_I DEXED.

BLACK NATIONALIS GROWS HATEGROU

RM

061 1 81967

=(00dy)

FBI - NEW YORKS

Meience: SAC, DIVID, Confered 10-9-67.

1: Relieva f N/ file 100-149194, entitled "COMINER SELE

00: AT.,. shimo that on a MARTiNLUTERKINGI,

I admiss in the RYCs STANLEY LEVISON

(1Y 100-111180), LEvison is on atten auto specialit

in the property monagement field.

Impimaten furnishes in the quet by cy 3316-51

Gucerning LEVISON'S busines actinities indicatio

that he but anted the l pupta tele in net

In that the majorit

See 43 his Encerne

Dufluend in Receal Maltes and Cominfit 7

81 100-1611401

"ug U.S. Savings Bond Regularly on the Perl Savings Pan ali l- 5

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'SCLO, it is suggesteal that afrementens?

miniten

STANLEY LEViSON CItI

i'she utilize not putti that out ?

MARTiN LUTHER KING'S tip adisas

the New Yot Cites a helps supprt shum

Lodio...

..

1. 43 the ballrine

dalia is

intimittel: The a "paph committe" to secue

Nattina

than print anniements ancinen

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placeship or command nüthin

Lizaring tire. This could passille

and Cause champton of that angruzetins artistics.

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OFTIONAL FORM NO. 10

MAY 1832 DOIIO

GSA FPMR (61 CPR) 101-11.8

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

: SAC,

NEW YURk (100-161140)

DATE: 10-12-61

• (ATTU SAC DIVIT )

: SA JAMES L, LOTT #43

SUBJECT: COUNTER- INTELIGENCE POLIGAM

SEARCHED DEKED -

BLACK NATIONALIS GRONAS E HATEGION SERALIZED FILED EL

R.M

OCT J S 1967

(OONY)

FBI - NEW YORKT

refusece: SAC, DIVII, Crifice 10-9=67.

1i Rebrew A NY Jo 160-149194, entitted "COMINEIL SCLE

00: At." shows that one t

L MARTIN LUTHER KINGENR,

Close admiss in the RYC"is S'TANLEY LEVISON

in the property morgement field.

Infraster furnishes in the piet by cy 3810-s1

imel le crisiatel'alem a ghetto" areas.

In that the majorit

a fluence in Riceal Platters and Cominfil 7

+ 100-1611401

150161150-5

Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan

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•SCLC,

it is respected that prement int

''ishe utilizie to s

MARTiN LUTHER KING'S diD adiso in.

the New Yot Citi

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and Cause chasmpten of that angruzutins astestico.

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ENCLS. TO Bu (2)

BUFILE 62-117290

NYFILE 62-15348

Enclosed for Bureau are

2 cps. of NY memorandum,

10/12/67.

Airtel dated 6/12/78.

1/23/86

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EMPTY

Official DocLab Instruction(s) - Revised 10-Apr-2014

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FD-36 (Rev, 7-27-761

' TRANSMIT VIA:

• Teletype

• Facsimile

E] Airtel

'FBI,

PRECEDENCE:

• Immediate

• Priority

• Routine

CLASSIFICATION:

I TOP SECRET

I SECRET

• CONFIDENTIAL

DEFTO

I CLEAR

Date

6/7/78

TO:

DIRECTOR, FBI (62-117290)

ATTN :

CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT

RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

FROM:

SAC, ATLANTA (66-2242)

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE-ON

-ASSASSINATIONS (HSCAL

BUDED: 6/12/78

shit

Re Bureau letter to Albany, et al, 8/25/67, captioned,

"COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM, BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS,

INTERNAI SECURITY"; Bureau airtel to Albany, et al, 3/4/68,

captioned, "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM, BLACK NATIONALIST

HATE GROUPS, RACIAL INTELLIGENCE"; and Bureau teletype to

numerous offices including Atlanta, 6/5/78.815

Enclosed for the bureau are a senor copies each ot

2 Atlanta communications as requested by FBIHQ in connection

with captioned matter.

Referenced FBIHQ communications of 8/25/67 and 3/4/68,

relative to the Counterintelligence Program (Cointelpro),

Black Nationalist Hate Groups, instructed recipients to

institute a Cointelpro against militant Black Nationalist

Hate Groups; also to set up a control file for this purpose

and to make periodic reports to the Bureau relative to

Cointelpro suggestions dealing with this matter.

FBIHQ in referenced teletype of 6/5/78, pointed out

that the hoCA, which is investigating the assassination of

JOHN F. KENNEDY and MARTIN LUTHER KING, Jail reportsuested that

2-Bureau (Ene. 4 INOSurE be boaraged,

letterhead

112.10 - 877

2-Atlanta

i Ra 8988

(1- 66-2242) (HSCA) (Enc. 1)

RUB

Rm.89881 - 100-7182) (Cointelpro - Black Nationalist5 JUN 12 1978

Hate Groups) (Enc. 1)

EAS/ smb

(4)

Approved: -

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Transmitted

(Number)

Per

(Time)

DOES

GPO: 19970 = 225-539

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AT 66-2242

memoranda, airtels, letters and teletypes concerning MARTIN

or the Southern Christian Leadership

communications of 8/25/67 and 3/4/68, up to and including

12/31/68, be furnished to the HSCA.

FBIHQ also indicated that Bureau files had been

partially processed in response to a similar request, but

to insure completeness and thoroughness each recipient

office was to furnish FBIHQ two xerox copies of any

communication meeting the above mentioned criteria.

Atlanta has reviewed its Cointelpro, Black

Nationalist - Hate Groups file (Atlanta file

#100-7182)

2 xerox copies of the following Atlanta communications

are being furnished to FBIHQ:

(1L Atlanta airtel to FBIHQ, 3/18/60, captioned,

"COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM, BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS,

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE (WASHINGTON SPRING PROJECT)". (Atlanta

serial 100-7182-42.

(2) Atlanta airtel to FBIHQ, 4/30/68, captioned,

"COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM, BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS,

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE". (This communication set forth the name

of the agent designated by the Atlanta Office as coordinating

agent for the program but there was nothing in this airtel

pertaining to MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., or the SCLC). (Atlanta

serial 100-7182-9).

This Atlanta control file contained no other

communications prepared by Atlanta dealing with any Cointelpro

activities directed against MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., or the

SCIC.

-2%-

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62-1172-95-85771

ENCLOSURE:

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FD-36 (For. 5-22-63)

FBI

Date:

4/30/68

Transmit the following in

Via

AIRTEL

(Type in plaintext or code)

AIRMAIL

(Priority)

¡ TO:

DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)

FROM:

SAC, ATLANTA (100-7132) (P)

SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

ReBuairtel to Albany and other offices, 3/4/68.

(1) SA EDWARD U. CRIM has been designated by the

Atlanta Office as coordinating agent for this program.

(2) The Atlanta Division has two main black national

ist movements. They are: SNCC, with appoximately 15 active

members and possibly 25-35 partially active members; and NOI,.

which maintains a Mosque in Atlanta having membership of about

75 to 125, with as many as 160 to 190 people appearing for some

of the open meetings.

It is estimated that, Atlanta SNCC office has

very

great potential, and that NOI has very little potential, for

violence, based on information available to Atlanta at this

time.

The following subjects of the Agitator Index are

considered militant black nationalists and might, in the

future, ba considered targets for counterintelligence action

because of their propensity for violence:

H. RAP BROWN (background not being set out

inasmuch as it is felt BROWN is widély known

to all persons handling this program within

the Bureau)

100-

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2 — Atlanta

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AT 100-7182

STANLEY LE ROY WISE

Executive Secretary of SNCC

WILLIE RICKS

Field Secretary of SNCC working out of the

Atlanta Office

RALPH EDWARD FEATHERSTONE

Program Director for SNCC

(It is noted FEATHERSTONE recently visited

Cuba)

JOHN HENRY MORRIS, aka Johnny Shabazz,

having some contact with SNCC people and dating

ETHEL MINOR, an SNCC functionary in Atlanta).

(3) SNCC is considered of such potential danger

as to warrant consideration for current counterintelligence

action.

This is based on information received concerniug

SNCC's purposes, which have been flatly stated as "to create

chaos within the United States so that the white population.

can

be brought to its knees."

(4)

Atlanta is submitting no overall suggestions

for counterintelligence action at this time.

(5) Atlanta will submit by separate letter sug-

gestions for counterintelligence action against SNCC in

the immediate future.

LEAD:

ATLANTA

AT ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Submit separate letter with suggestions for

counterintelligence action

against SNCC,

suggested

in Paragraph 5 page 5 of referenced airtel.

2•

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9/18/08.

AIRMAIT.

TO:

DIENCTOS, FBI (100-448006)

BAC, ATLANTA (200-7182)

COUNCER IUTELLIGAIOE PROCEAN

BLACK RATIONALIGY - HATE GROU2S

RACIAL IDTELLZGZICE

(NA SEINGEON

ERD: ANG

PROJECT)

8383 RAMANR

zo Dusonu aintel to Atlenta 3/14/68c

Baltinore's suscention of utilizing s

to dontes

the apparent alliance basteor soLd and the nOt

has as the eureau

noted,

delinite norit.

Soverex, Atlanta

in 02 tho

the Bureau's sugsestion of & pertinont

Попастика

apper Article 1a more appropriate under the elzcuetenden

$10

night lend

In plant circuintice then & cartoon.

ampact on

KING

o1 pristes athtar in apt to be grantes

ThEL

material presorted

In & cactoon no nactes Mon aislidully 1e 107

prcaentes.

2/21/00 EXIS ACT WICh KULTAN NUINEAD In tha

letter's conidense

in Chicaga for the Burpose of enlisting

MANAD*s ald in lighting Chiengo sium sonditions.

Atlanta*s

highay confidential sources at that tine nover developed any

pardinent intorration describle KinG'e reaction to or

evaluation of this westing.

cicago souracs roported she

accting wia noc ancaesaius

in devaloping any nucuality

or ocoperation nainly bocause ot religious and philosophical

disloronacs bespoon KiG and una.

to the notting

fer publicity purpocos and mas gratitied that ting cars to

It so notod that during an couc astrent Keld In

AtIHACÓ

• in she madle o. January 1503 regarding the FED

Kid atrossed shat obtaining jous or 1acone tox Negroes

would represend & nore traction at that whict marien owes

Do Atlanta(2 - 100-7182)

(2 m 154-3924)

In Baltinors 257-2520) (Hi)

I- Chicago (an)

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AT 190m718

to nogro throughout lie history, Le declarod Auerica

ones an incalculablo aun to uho Megro who throughout

his lonE vonzs of involutary servicace Inbored to build

this country

This langunge alnost suggests sone degree ot

Acherence to reschiage of RUIJAH MULAMAD.

"DInnted to roarsy the thought

botroat

scht and the not possibly arow cut of the format

neating betraon KING and MUHALAD; that in connection with

the FED SCLE dE "pushing" the MOL

in Baltiase,

This ot

couse, mould raise a question as to the sincerity os kruge

curacut stuteneate that to in? ja te be basod on Rontalont

techniques bonuse tao ponition of tho Not tonard the suite

aan in basically one of annihilation.

TALIO EING is curtEntly seoking the cooperation ef

other organimations to assis with SCLC"s. TSP he has shova no

Fillingness

to use SCLe to assiat any other organiaation.

In effort to finance the isp, scle plans to Beak

financial contrihutions fron Negro churches,

Estabilshing

the thought of as alliance withithe NOl which ta oprosed to

Christianity my well discourage a favorable reaculon on the

part of sone Negro churches.

It 15 felt KING's rosedlos to the propose technique

would be positiva

considors hinself a dovetee @ the nonviolent philosophice

of the late MAHATMA CANDEI. To publicly aliga hin and/or SCIe

with the Not should troubie bin on this basts.

furthor conseivable that MURANAD nay soe eit

to respond to this

publicly thick saould cabarrass Kind further.

Ca 3/14/68 AT 1320-7 adVised RALEN D. ABERNACES,

Vice Fresidont and Treasurer, SCle, had recently Conmented

he felt the SClE staff onployees assigned to Baltinare for

#? recruitnent vero inexperionced and not taking advantage

of opportunitica available to then (not explained).

Tale

night incicate a curront venincas in the scio organiantion in

Baltinore and that the propased techaique 1s timoly.

2

INTA

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INDERAL GOVERNMENA

Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division

Attention: Hr. Robert I. Keuch

Director, FBI

May 15, 1978

1 - Legal Counsél Division

Attn: Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr.

Bailey

1 - Mr.

Foster

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HSCA)

904113

Reference is made to letter to the Attorney General

nie to

certain documents from FBI Headquarters be delivered to the

HSCA.

Enclosed are an original and one copy of a memorandum

In response to the above request. It is requested that you

furnish a copy of the enclosed memorandum to the HSCA.

Enclosures (2)

62-117290

260

ROB: CEM

(6)

spinacher

REC-46

15-111231-879

Assoc. Dir.

Dep. AD Adm.-

Dep. AD Inv..

Asst. Dir.:

Adm. Servs..

Crim. Iny. _

Ident.

Intell.

Laboratory

Legal Coun.

Plan. & Insp.

Rec. Mgnt.

Tech. Servs.ii .

Training

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Telephone Rm..

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Legal Counsel Division

Attn: Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr. BalLey

1 - Mr. Foster

Nay 15, 1978

HOUSE SELECT COMMINTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (#SCA)

Reference Is made to letter to the Attorney General

from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director, HSCA, dated

May 3, 1978, which,

in connection with the HSCA's Investigation

into the assassination of hartin luther ling, or, requested

dellvery of certain materials from FBI Headquarters (BIHQ)

files.

This letter is to confirm that material requested In

the above HSCA letter of May 3, 1978, with the following

exceptions, vas delivered to HISCA Representative Peter G. Boeson

on May 11, 1978. The exceptions to the materials requested

were the following serials which contain material Involving

Legal Attache Offices of the 1341 665, 7532 754, 1500- 2201,

2697, 2954, 3690, 4161, 4217, 4319, 4400, 4445, 4965, 5333 and

5500. These serlais are available

for review at FBIHQ.

It 1s notod that all serials requested arc in

numerical. order and

; that serial 1290 between serials 2185 and

2193 1s probably meant to be 2190, and it has been dellvered.

If serial 1290 was actually requested, this (of course) 16

available upon request.

Of the six volumos prepared for delivery, Volume V

1s marked

• "Confidential' and Volume VI is marked "Top Secret"

while the others do not contain classiliod material.

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1/21\810

Sprinagniz

ORIGINAL AND ONE SENT TO ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL,

CRIMINAL DIVISION, ATTENTION: MR. ROBERT I. KEUCH.

NOTE: See Director, FBI, letter to Assistant Attorney General,

criminal Division,

nations, U. S. House of Representatives (HSCA)".

Assoc. Dir.

Dep. AD Adm. -

Dep. AD Inv.

Asst. Dir.:

Adm. Servs..

Crim. Inv. -

Ident. -

Intell.

Laboratory

Legal Coun

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Rec. Mgnt.

Tech. Servs.

Training -

Public Affs. Off. -

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5/3/75

LOUIS STOKES, O111O, CHAIRMAN

RICHAMDSON PREYIM, N.C.

SAMUEL L. DEVINE, OHIO

WALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.E.

•STEWART B. MCKINNEY, CONN.

SUONME DRATHWAITE HURKE, CALIF.

Былные- ТномЕ, пеол.

CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONY.

HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH.

HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.

FLOTO J. FITHIAN, IND.

ROBINT W. EDGAR. PA.

(202) 225-4524

Select Committee on Sissassinations

M.5. House of Licpresentatives

9331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

May 3, 1978

Guaching

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D.C.

Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch .

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear Mr. Attorney General:

• In connection with the investigation by this Committee

into the circumstances surrounding the death of Di. Martin

Luther King, Jr., the assistance of the Fedral Bureau of

Investigation is requested in preparing for delivery the

44-38861-1, 109,139, 141,153,158, 162;177,191,218,219,224,

327, 329,359,408,417 (f1rst 2pp. only), 433,440,

441, 450, 525,532, 538,564,625, 638,652, 665,667,705.

745,753, 754, 805, 816, 820,850, 859,982, 1035,1046,

1044, 1050, 1061, 1174, 1186,1113,1119,1179,1180,

1186, 1199, 1203, 1271, 1293, 1306,1316,1321,1330,

1348, 1358, 1367,1382,1395,1396,1424, 1431,

:1445, 1460, 1479, 1480,1500,1501,1530,1539,1555,

1561, 1564, 1565,1570,1577,1585,1658,1685,1690,

1699,1704,1705,1706,1726,1727,1730,1739,1800 г

1801,1812, 1816,1818,1835,1898,1924,1927, 1938,

1946, 1950,1957,1974, 2003,2013,2034, 2052,2101,

2109, 2148, 2172, 2182,2185,1290,2193, 2200,2201,

2202, 2207, 2210,2234,2241,2255,2265,2288,2301,

2394, 2395,2433, 2450,2582, 2584, 2598,2604,2607,

2608, 2609,2622, 2633, 2649, 2659,2668,2672,2697,

2756,2826, 2851, 2898, 2946,2994, 2954,2972,3006,

3029,3030,3031,3034,3041,3087,3126,3145,3150,

3182, 3184, 3186,3193,3196,3197,3198, 3199,3358,

3362,3369,3374, 3392, 3419,3421, 3435,3454,3494,

3495, 3505,3509,3512,3514,3515,3520, 3521,3552,

3683,3646, 3688.3690, 3718,3729,3760,3792,3833 ,

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The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Page Two

3859,3872, 3877, 3889,3896,3919,3997, 1003, 4046,

4049, 4073, 4079, 4087, 4090, 4144, 4152, 4157, 4161,

4167, 4197, 4232, 4247, 4251, 4264, 4315, 4319,4324,

4333, 4334, 4346, 4349, 4354, 4355, 4371, 4379,4380,

4381,4387,4390, 4400, 4406, 4407, 4411, 4444, 4445,

4447, 4458, 4468, 4497, 4531, 4537, 4552, 4570, 4578,

4583, 4616, 4660, 4653, 4671, 4695,4761,4774,4827,

4880, 4887, 4903, 4923, 4926, 4933, 4936, 4965, 5000,

5003,5004, 5008, 5023, 5034, 5040, 5046, 5048,5054,

5054, 5059, 5069, 5073,5074, 5075, 5076, 5086,5089,

5093,5097,5107,5114, 5115, 5158, 5169,5235,

5240,5251, 5299,5300,5309,5327,5333,5341,5349,

5358, 5387,5397, 5421, 5454, 5462, 5471,5510,5513,

5514,5521,5522, 5535,5560, 5608, 5601, 5602, 5612,

5630, 5631, 5636, 5639,5641, 5643, 5644, 5645,5650,

5654, 5658, 5659, 5661, 5662, 5668, 5671,5678, 5682,

5686,5698,5744, 5805, 5822, 5823, 5828, 5829, 5832,

5939,5947, 5951,5962, 5963,5964

We anticipate putting these serials to almost immediate

use, and ask that they be prepared no later than thursday,

May 11th, 1978.

Your attention to this matter is appreciated•

Sincerely,

P. Robur Blobe

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

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Assistant Attorney General FEDERAI GOVERNNI

Criminal Division

Attention: Mr. Robert I. Reuch

Dircetor, FBI

Hay 15, 1978

I - Legal Counsel Division

Attn: Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr. Bailey

1 - Mr. Foster

House Select Committee on Assassinations

U.

S. House of Representatives (HSCA)

g0s

Reference is made to the letter to the Attorney General

from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director, ISCA, dated

which requested, in connection with the HISCA'

investigation into the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther

King. JI., access to all information in the files of FBI Head-

quarters

regarding John Burrell Snith.

Enclosed are an original and one copy of a memorandum

in response to the above request. It is requested that you

furnish one copy of the enclosed memorandum to the HSCA.

Enclosures (2)

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NOTE: In above-referenced request letter, the HSCA asked for

all information regarding John B. Smith on a priority basis.

The HSCA also furnished a waiver form from Smith, who was a

member of the Invaders youth gang in Memphis, Tennessee.

search of FBI Headquarters indices failed to

reflect any

A

informant file references for Smith.

REGIS 63 12212-8791

ST-124

9 JUN 29 1970

Assoc. Dir.

Dep. AD Adm.

Dep. AD Inv.

Asst. Dir.:

Adm. Servs.

Crim: Inv.

Ident..

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Plan. & Insp.

Rec. Mgnt.

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1 - Legal Counsel Division

Attn: Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr. Bailey

1 - Mr. Foster

May 15, 1978

HOUSE SELECT COMTITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HSCA)

Reference is made to the letter to the Attorney

This memorandum is to advise that the requested

material regarding John Burrell Smith has been processed

and is available for fiscA review at FBI Headquarters. there

Information 1s not avallable, it is elther not retrievable

or it is not being furnished

Understanding.

pursuant to the Memorandum of

62-117290

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ORIGINAL AND ONE SENT TO ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL,

CRIMINAL, DIVISION, ATTENTION: MR. ROBERT I. KEUCH.

NOTE: See Director, FBI, letter to Assistant Attorney General,

Criminal Division, Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch, dated

May 15, 1978, captioned as above.

Assoc. Dir.

Dep. AD Adm.

Dep. AD Inv..

Asst. Dir.:

Adm. Servs..

Crim: Inv. -

Ident. -

Intell.

Laboratory

Legal Coun.

Plan. & Insp.

Rec. Mgnt. -

Tech. Servs.

Training

Public Affs. Off. _

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«LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAUIMA

" RICHANOSON PREYER, N.C.

SAMUEL L

VIRATER F.. FAUNTROY, D.C.

YVONNE URATHHAITE BUAXE, CALIF.

STEWART.

KINNEY, CONN.

CHARLES THONE,

NEDH.

MAHOLD S. SAWYER, MICH.

FROYD J, FITIAN, IND,

MODERT I EDGAR, PA.

(202) 225-4624

Eclect Committer on Assassinations

U.S. House of Representatiues

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

May 2, 1978

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

• Washington, D.C.

Attention: Mr. Robert I. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

•Dear Mr. Attorney General:

The Select Committee on Assassinations, which is inves-

tigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. Mastin

Iuther King, JI., has obtained authorization to be furnished

any and all

information under the Federal Bureau of Investigation's

conticol concerning John B. Smith (DOB 1/13/43, SS# 413-64-0881) -

Enclosed is a copy of the release executed by Mc. Smith.

It is requested that the Federal Bureau of Investigation make

any and all files concerning Mr. Smith available for access on

a prority basis.

Very truly yours,

1 Robot Blobs

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

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#КОІВ ЕТОКЕВ, ОННО, ГАЛІЯМАМ

• SAMUEL L. I

BALTON E.TAVATROY. 0.C.

HATULO I. 2R4D, 84114.

PRUTUS, TITIAN. PAD.

ПоэкАтЫ, ГослА, ГА.

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INCY, CO IN.

напоги в. баптий місн.

(302) 225-4024

Silet Commitlec oir Assassinations

21.5. House of Bicprescitatives

3331 HOUSE OFFICE QUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

I, the undersigned, hereby authorize the Federal Bureau of Investigation

(FBI) to release any and all infoimation which it has or maintained concerning

me, and/or which it has received or obtained from me, to the Select Connittee

on Assassinations of the United States House of Representatives (Committee)

and its staff.. By this authorization, I knowingly and voluntarily waive

whatever rights I may have to withhold disclosure of information in the

rossession of the FBI to the Committee and its staff.

Bate: 4/19/78

DoB 1/13/45

ss + 413-640881

AF14790328

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• UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

TO

: Assistant Director

Administrative

• Services Division

DATE: 5/16/78

FROM

: Legal Couns

1 - Mr. Bassett

1 - Mr. Mintz

1 - Mr. Hotis

1 - Mr. Foster

Assoc. Dir..

Dep. AD Adm. -

Dep. AD Inv.

Asst. Dir.:

Adm. Servs.

Crim. Inv.

Ident. _

Intell.

Laboratory

Legal Coun

Plan. & Insp.

Rec. Mgnt.

Tech. Servs.

Training

Public Affs. Off. -

Telephone Rm.

Director's Sec'y -

SUBJECT: HOUSE SELECT

COMMITTEE-ON

ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)

10г

PURPOSE: The purpose of this memorandum is to advise that

the below listed employees have been released from their

employment agreements.

DETAILS: To date, staff attorneys of the HSCA have conducted

a number of interviews of Special Agents and former Special

Agents in connection with the Committee's investigation into

the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King,

Jr.

Additional

requests for agent interviews have been submitted by letters

to the Attorney General from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel

and Director, HSCA.

These agents, their offices of assignment

or last known address, and the date of interview request are

as follows:

AGENT

OFFICE OF ASSIGMENT

OR LAST KNOWN ADDRESS

Richard E. Long

Edward J. McDonough

•(Former)

FBIHQ

DATE OF

REQUEST

4/28/78

4/28/78

411 Prince Street

Alexandria, Virginia

836-1265

ranacpare

DOC/TWB/pfm (21)

COSTILUED - OVER

1

*1 - Personnel file of Richard E. Long

1

- Personnel file of Edward J. McDonough

HEG-44!

1

- Personnel file of Wilbur L. Martindale

Rive

1 - Personnel

file of Clement L. McGowan, Jr

I. - Personnel file of James R. Malley 4/ 222-8721

- Personnel

file of Cartha D. DeLoach

1

- Personnel file of Courtney Evans

1 - Personnel

file of Robert E. Wick

120 JUL 11 1978

1. Personnel file of Fred J. Baumgardner

1

- Personnel

file of Joseph A. Sizoo

- Personnel

1= Personnel elde DE Charles D. Breman

of James F. Bland

1

- Personnel file of Richard William Corman

1 - Personnel file of Paul L. Cox

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* MEMORANDUM TO THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

RE: HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)

AGENT

Wilbur I. Martindale

(Former)

Clement I. McGowan, Jr.

(Former)

James R. Malley

(Former)

Cartha D. Deloach

(Former)

Courtney Evans

(Former)

Robert E. Wick

(Former)

Fred J. Baumgardner

(Former)

Joseph A. Sizoo

(Former)

Charles D. Brennan

(Former)

James F. Bland

(Former)

Richard William Corman

(Former)

Paul L. Cox

(Former)

OFFICE OF ASSIGNMENT

OR LAST KNOWN ADDRESS

Post Office Box 1391

DATE OF

REQUEST

4/28/78

Sedona, Arizona

(602) 282-3962

311 63rd Place

4/28/78

Cheverly, Marylnad

773-0092

1015 Crestwood Drive

4/28/78

Alexandria, Virginia

KI9-5371

96 Perkins Road

4/28/78

Greenwich, Connecticut

(914) 253-3027 (w)

3800 North Fairfax Drive 4/28/78

rington, Virgini‹

293-6400 (w

1444 Grove Road

4/28/78

Charlottesville, Virginia

(804) 977-2331

10008 3rd Street

4/28/78

Louisville, Kentucky

84A Pine Crescent

Whispering Pines,

4/28/78

North Carolina

(919) 949-2922

487 North Owen

4/28/78

Alexandria, Virginia

370-3751

4310 Rosedale Avenue

4/28/78

Bethesda, Maryland

012-4671

2717 North Oakland

4/28/78

Arlington, Virginia

524-2192

104 Skyline Circle

4/28/78

Satellite Beach, Florida

(305) 777-0799

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MEMORANDUM TO THE ASSISIANI DIRECTOR

ADMINISTRAIIVE SERVICES DIVISION

RE: HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS (HSCA)

The above agents will be telephonically advised

by the Legal Liaison and Congressional Affairs. Unit, Legal

Counsel Division, and Congressional Inquiry Unit,

provide these agents with a briefing as to the scope and

limitations of the interview.

RECOMMENDATIONS :

(1)

That the Legal Counsel Division make appropriate

notification to current employees regarding this

matter.

APPROVED:

Adm. Sander

Crim. Inv.

Legal Count Alie

Plan, & Insp.

Birector

Rec Mgnt.

Assos. Dir.

Ident,

Tech. Servs.

Dep. AD 4dm.

Intell.

Dep. AD Inv.

Training

Laboratory

Public Affs. off.

(2).

That the Congressional Inquiry Unit, Records

Management Division, make appropriate notification to former

employees regarding this matter.

APPROVED:

Direntor

Assoc. Dir.

Dep. AD Adm.

Dep. AD Inv.

Adm. S

Crim. Inv.

Ident.

Intell.

Laboratory

Legal Coul

Plan. & Insp.

Rec Mgnt.

Tech. Servs.

Training

Public Affs, Off,

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* LOUR ETOXIS, ONIO, EHAIRMAN

RICH-ROSON EXENIR.M.C.

SAMUEL L. D

WALTIR I, FSUPITROY. DE.

MIY.COMA.

CMAMLLSTHOS

MAMOLD S, BAHTAN. MICH.

10151-457494. 140.t

MORINT W. LEVAR,PA.

(202) 223-4626

Select Committce on Assassinations

Ostouse

11.5. House of Representatibes

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

MASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

May 17, 1978

Xec.e14.

5/19/78

:

MEDERAL GUVRAMN

Letter $2

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D.C.

Attention:

Mr. Robert L. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear MI. Attorney General:

The Subcommittee investigating the death of DI. Martin

Luther King, JI., has obtained authorization to be furnished

any and all information under the Federal Bureau of Investiga.

tion's control pertaining to Arthur Hanes, SI., of Birmingham,

Alabama and Samuel B. Kyles of Memphis, Tennessee.

Submitted hereith are copies de Messes, fanes analeries.

releases, and in accordance with same, it is requested that the

Federal Bureau of Investigation make available on a priority

basis all Headquarters and Field Office files and subfiles of

any nature pertaining to these individuals.

As time is extremely crucial in these matters, your

prompt attention is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

1. Robur Blakey

G.

Robert Blakey

@piet counsel and Director

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LOUIS STOXIS, OHIO, CHNNHAN

MOSON LAEYEA, N.E.

RAMUILL. DIVINI, OH

, D.C.

IN DRATHMAITE DUAXE, CALIP.

IrONMIAS. DODD, COus a

CHINLES THONE, AT

MANOLO 1, RAУYIN,1

о х. хоко, ткум.

(702) 225-4824

ЭМм.

Select Committee on Sissassinations

4.5. House si representatives

3331 HOUSEOFFICE BUILDING.ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.G. 20515

I,. the undersigned, hereby authorize the Federal Bureau

of Investigation (FBI) to release any and all information

which it has or maintained concerning me, and/or which it has

• received or obtained from me, to the Select Committee on

Assassinations of the United States House of Representatives

(Committee)

and its staff. By this authorization, I knowingly

and voluntarily waive whatever rights I may have to withhold

disclosure of information in the possession of the FBI to the

Committee and its staff.

Come

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I, ARTHUR HANES, ST, Moluntary

and of my own free volitin, do bety attor

and consent, and tery direct the Federal Slice

Investigation, ("To FBI " to provide the

V.S. House of Representito select sommitte

On Assassinations with copies fary and all

__. reporte and memo an dums prepared by FBI.

saved upen sapormation transmitted by me to the

FBI. or anyof its representities a pertain

directly or indirectly to the assasscatin

Dr- Martin Luther King, fr

DATE: 5/9/78

ARTHUR HANES, ST.

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1 - Mr. Bailey

• 1 - Legal Counsel Division

Attn: Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr. Foster

Kay 22, 1978

Assistant Attorney General

Griminal Division

Attention: Iir. Robert L. Keuch

Director, FBI

EVODERAL GOVERNMENT

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (ESCA)

Reference is made to letter to the Attorney General from

lir. G. Robert Ilakey, Chief Counsel and Director, ESCA, dated April 14,

1978, which, in connection with the HSCA's Investigation into the

assassination of llartin Luther Ring, Jr., requested Information fron the

FBI concerning Ronald Ivy and Calvin Taylor.

Inclosed are an original and one copy of a memorardun in

response to the above letter.

It is requested that you furnish a copy-

of the enclosed memorandum to the HSCA.

Enclosures (2)

NOTE: Referenced HSCA letter enclosed releases from Ivy and Taylor

authorizing the FBI to provide access of the HSCA to information concerning

themselves. Ivy and Taylor are from Memphis, Tennessee, and were active

in the Invaders organization and in other racial activities in Memphis

during the approximate time King was assassinated. There is no indication

in FBIHQ files that Ivy or Taylor were informants or potential informants

of the Memphis Office.

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Tech. Servs.

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1 - Mr. Bailey

1 - Legal Counsel Division

Attn: Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr. Foster

Hay 22, 1978

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (ESCA)

Reference is made to letter to the Attorney General from

Mr. G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director, ESCA, dated April 14,

1978, which, in connection with the HSCA's Investigation into the

assassination of tartin Luther King, JI., Iequested information from the

FBI concerning Ronald Ivy and Calvin Taylor.

This memorandum is to advise that material in response to

referenced letter has been processed and is available for ESCA's review

at FBI Headquarters. Where information is not provided, it is either

not retrievable or is not being produced pursuant to the Memorandum of

Understanding

This nemorandum completes response to HSCA's letter of April 14,

1978.

ORIGINAL, AND OÑE SENT TO ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL, CRIMINAL DIVISION,

ATTENTION: MR. ROBERT L. KEUCH.

NOTE: See Director, FBI, letter to Assistant Attorney General, Criminal

DIVISIOn, Attention: Mr. Robert L. Keuch, dated May 22, 1978, captioned

"House Select Committee on Assassinations, U. S. House of Representatives

(HSCA) . "

Assoc. Dir.

Dep. AD Adm.

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AUTOROY FRITIA ME

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(0592) 223-1626

Beltet Committee on Assassinations

Z.5. House ol Representatibes

20N1 HOUTE OFFICE NUILDIMO, ANOVAX&

WASHIMOTOM, D.C, 20318

Apr11 14, 1978

Achange

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D. C.

Attention: MI. Robert I. Reuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear MI. Attorney General:

The subcommittee, which is investigating the circumstances

surrounding the death of DI. Martin Luther King, JI., has

obtained authorization to be furnished any and all information

under the Federal Bureau of Investigation's control concerning

Ronald Ivy and Calvin Taylor.

Submitted herewith are copies of Messrs. Ivy's and

Taylor's releases, and in accordance with same, we request

that the FBI make

access available on a priority basis to any

and all tiles pertaining to these two gentlemen.

As time is of the utmost importance, your prompt attention

to this matter is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

1. Robut Blokey

G. RObert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

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LOTS STURIBAN

CHAMPION FATTIR LI

MASTURMER d. D000, COM

НАЛОКО к. Пока, ТЕты

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CHAMLIS THOME, MIDA,

AROLD & LAWTIR,MICH

0202) 23-121

Sricet Committee on Assassinations

11.5. Mouse ol Representatises

1031 MOUSE OFFICE DUILDING, AMMIX 2

WASHIMGTON, D.C. 20518

I, the undersigned, hereby authorize the Federal Bureau of Investigation

(BI) to release any and all information which it has or maintained concerning

me, anâ/or which it has received or obtained fron me, to the Select Committee

on Assassinations of the United States House of Representatives (Committee)

and its

staff. By this authorization, I knowingly and voluntarily waive

whatever rights I may have to withhola disclosure of informatión in the

possession of the PBI to the Committee and its staff.

_Dato: Apail 6, 1928

Calvin Taylor

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Socieet Commitice on Assassinations

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2331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, AMMIX 2

MASHINGTON, D.G, 20515

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1890603905 int tut, son as,

I, the undersigned, hereby authorize the federal Bureau of Investigation

(FBI) to release any and all information which it has or maintained concerning

we, and/or which it has received or obtained from me, to the Select Committee

on Assassinations of the United States House of Representatives (Cosmittee)

and its staff. By this authorization, I knowingly and voluntarily waive

whatever rights I may have to withhold disclosure of information in the

possession of the FBI to the Cornittee and its staff.

Ponuld a

Witnessed ly: JeremyRtbers 2:3004

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Assistant Attorney Coneral

Cririnal Division

Attention• In. Robert I. Keuch

Dircetor, THI

TUDERAI GOVERNEWS

June &, 1978

1 - Legal Counsel Division

Attn: Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr. Bailey

1

- Mr. Foster

1

LOUDE SELECT COTICILE CH AESARSINATIOIS

- Mr. Busching

U. S. HOUSE OF ELPEZOCITAFIVES (ISCA)

Roference lo rede to letter to the litornoy (eneral

fromf. robert Nlalcy: Chief Counsel and Tiroctor. lich, datod

that all Bufilco of

The Southern States Industrial Council

for the period 1967-1968 be provided for the Cormittee's

access.

Enclosed are an oriminal and one copy of a rerorandum

responding to the above request.

It is requested that you

furnish a copy of the enclosed remorandum to the FscA.

Enclosures (2)

11;

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1 - Legal Counsel Division

Attn: Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr. Bailey

1 - Mr. Foster

1 - Mr. Busching

June 8, 1978

IIOUSE SCLECT COMITITRE ON ACSADCINATIOS

U. S. CUSE OF REPRESENTATIVEE (HSCA)

Feference in made to letter to the Attorney General

fron C. Robert Blaley, Chief Counsel and Director, ISCA,

dated May 31, 1978, wnich, In connection with the ISCA's In.

vestigation into the assassination of Martin Luther Minr, Jr.y

requested all Bufiles for

"The Couthern States Industrial

for the perlod 1907 1968, bo provided for the

Cormittoo's access.

This lotior 1s to advise that the material requested

in the abovo USCA letter of May 31, 1978, 15 avallable for

revion at FBI Headquarters.

62-117290

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ORIGINAL, AND ONE SENT TO ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL,

CRIMINAL DIVISION, ATTENTION: MR. ROBERT I. KEUCH.

NOTE: See Director, FBI,

letter to Assistant Attorney General:

Criminal Division,

Attention:

Mr. Robert L. Keuch: dated

June 8, 1978, captioned as above..

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LOUIS STOKES, ONIO, CHAIRMAN

RICHAROSON FAEYER, N.C.

SAMUEL L. DEVINE, OHIO

WALTER I. FAUNTARY. D.C.

STEIYANT

KINNEY, CONN.

YVONNE DRATHWITE UURKE, CALIF.

CHARLES

CHHISTOPHER I. INOD. CONN.

PATTOLD S.

IN, MICH.

H4H0L0

FLOYD I. MITHINI, IND.

(202) 225-4624

Select Committee on Assassinations

El.S. House of licpresentatives

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

• May 31, 1978

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D. C. 20530

Attention: Mr. Robert I. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear Mr. Attorney General: •

In connection with the investigation by this Committee

into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. Martin

Luther King, Jt., it is requested that all BUFILES for the

Southern States Industrial Council for the period 1967 through

1968 be provided for the Committee's access.

As time is of the utmost importance, your prompt atten-

tion to this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

12. Nobis Blabsey

G. Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

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LOUIS STOKES, OHIO, CHAIRMA

RICHARDSON PREYER, N.C.

SAMUEL L. DIVINE, OHIO

WALTER E. FAUNTROY, D.C.

STEWART D. MCKINNEY, CONN.

YVONNE BRATHYYAITE BURKE, CALIF.

CHARLES THONE, NEBR.

CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.

HAROLD 5. SAWYER, MICH.

HAROLD E. FORD, TENN.

FLOYD J. FITHIAN, IND.

ROBERT W, EDGAR, PA.

(202) 225-4624

Select Committee on Assassinations

H.S. House of Representaties

3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515

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June 9, 1978

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WEDERAL GOVERNMENT

The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

Washington, D. C.

Attention:

Mr. Robert L. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear Mr. Attorney General:

In connection with this Committee's investigation into the

death of Dr. Martin Luther Ring, Jr., It is requested that

the Select Committee on Assassinations be provided with

copies of the MURKIN 44-38861-5240 File containing the

sworn statement of Don Lee Mitchell to the Federal Bureau

of Investigation dated 9/30/68 and delivered to the Bureau

10/2/68.

It is also requested that the file regarding the Southern

States Industrial Council be made available for delivery at

the earliest convenience.

Your cooperation in this matter is greatly, greatly appreciat-

ed.

GRB: bmb

CC: Danny Coulson

EX-115,

Sincerely,

6: Robert Beale

Chief Counsel and Director

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Assistant Attorney General

Crininal Division

Attention: Tr. Robert I. Heuch

Director, FBI

CEDERAL AAVEFNENE

June 9, 1978

1 - Legal Counsel Division

Attn: Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr. W. I. Bailey

1 - Mr.

G. J. Foster

reference ps made to the letter to the ittorney

toneral from. Robert flakey, Chief Counsel and Director, FSCA,

dated June 5, 1978, which requested, in connection with the

I'SCA's investiration into the assassination of Dr. Tartin Luther

Kinf, Jr., cortain raterial fron the files of FDI Headquarters.

Inclosed are an oririnal and one cony of a rerorendum

in response to the above request. It is requested that you

furnish a copy of the enclosed memorandum to the I'scA.

Inclosures (2)

wB fel (6)

571,512, 680

NOTE: HSCA requested that this request be handled on a

priorty basis regarding Naomi Regazzi, Robert Regazzi, and

Russell George Beyérs.

The Committee had been advised by memorandum dated

March 23, 1978,

of an uninvestigated allegation regarding the

King assassination and the possible involvement of

Russell George Beyers and others in the St. Louis, Missouri

area. the HSCA had not indicated any interest in

this infor-

mation until the above-referenced request of June 5, 1978.

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1 - Legal Counsel Division

Attn: Mr. Coulson

1 - Mr.

W. L. Bailey

- Mr. G.

J.

Foster

June 9, 1978

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASEAESINATIONS

U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (ESCA)

Reference is made to the letter to the Attorney

General from t. Robert Blakey, Chier counsel and DIreCtOr,

HSCA, dated June 5, 1978, which requested, in connection

with the HSCA's investigation into the assassination of

Dr, Martin Luther Finr, Jr., that acceos be riven to

cortoin material from the filos of IBI Headquarters (FBIIO).

Specifically, the HSCA roquested all meterial rerarding

"aoni Rerozzi, Robert Frederick Reganui, and Fussell George

Есустз.

This memorandum 1s to advise that the requested

material on the above mentioned individualz has been

processed and is available for revion at FBIHQ.

Where information 1s not furnished, It is because

It is either not retrievable or is subject to the Memorandum

of Understanding.

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ORIGINAL AND ONE SENT TO ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL,

CRIMINAL DIVISION, ATTENTION: MR. ROBERT L. KEUCH.

NOTE: See Director, FBI, letter to Assistant Attorney General.

Criminal Division

Attention:

June 9, 1978, captioned as above.

Mr. Robert I. Keuch, dated

Assoc. Dir.

Dep. AD Adm. -

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Select Committee on Assassinations

E.S. House of tarpresentatites

ШАЗНІМОТОМ, D.I. 20515

June 5, 1978

June 6,78 337

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The Honorable Griffin B. Bell

Attorney General of the United States

Department of Justice

washington, D. C. 20530

Attention: MI. Robert I. Keuch

Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division, Room 2113

Dear MI. Attorney General:

In connection with the Select Committee's investigation

Into the circumstances surrounding the death of Di. Martin

Luther King, JI., it is requested that the FBI check all files

pertaining to the following persons and make them available for

access by members of the staff:

1) Naomi Regazzi - maiden name Haynes. Address:

(1968) 2231 Lynch Street, St. Louis, Missouri.

DOB: Unknown.

2) Bob Regazzi - probable first name Robert.

Address:

St. Louis, Missouri. DOB: Unknown.

3)

Russell George Beyers - address:

9329 Frederick

Court, Rockhill, Missouri. DOB: 8/9/31.

FBI # 101-311E.

Your immediate attention to this matter will be greatly

appreciated.

Sincerely, '

M. Nobet Blahe

Robert Blakey

Chief Counsel and Director

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TRANSMIT VIA:

• • Teletype

•• Facsimile

If Airtel

FBI

PRECEDENCE:

• Immediate

Priority

• Routine

CLASSIFICATION:

• TOP SECRET

• SECRET

• CONFIDENTIAL

ДЕЕТО

• CLEAR

Date

6/12/78

TO :

DIRECTOR, FBI (62-117250)

FROM:

SAC, WED (62-10995) (RUC)

HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE DAT

- ASSASSINATIONS (#SCA)

BUDED JUNE 12, 1978

Re Bureau teletypes, dated 6/5/78 and 6/7/78.

Enclosed for the Bureau are two (2) Xeroxed

copies each of WFO airtels to the Bureau captioned,

"COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST-HATE

GROUPS; RACIAL INTELLIGENCE, " dated 4/4/68, and 7/23/68,

respectively.

In accordance with Bureau instructions set forth

in referenced communications, pertinent files were

reviewed for any investigations relating to Dr. MARTIN

LUTHER KING, JR, and the Southern Christian Leadership

Conference (SCLC), in response to Bureau letter to Albany

BLACK NATTONAL IST-PAID GROUPS, INTERNAL SECURITY and

"COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM,

Bureau airtel to Albany, et al, 3/4/68, captioned,

"COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM, BLACK-NATIONALIST-HATE GROUPS,

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE. "

Enclosures being forwarded herewith reflect

results of WFO's review of files

rolested by the Bureau.

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83 KAm|AH

DIRECTOR, FBI (100-4488006)

7/23/68

SAG, WTO (157-1292) / 3*)

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

BLACK NATIONALIST - *ITE GROUFS

FACIAL INTELLIGEICE

Re: Bulet dated 3/4/68 and WOlet dated 4/4/68.

In accordance with instructions set forth in re Bulet,

the following data is submitted:

PERTINENT CHANGES SINCE DATE OF RE FOLET:

The Washington, D.C. (WDC) office of SNCC has moved

from 1234 U Street, N. R., to 2208 I4th Street, N.W-, and has a

small staff.

STORELY CARMICHAEL is affillated with the overall

operation of SNCC, HDC, but LESTER MC KINNIE retains the title

of Director. CARTICHAEL MaTTied MIRIAM MAKEBA, an entertainer

on 6/29/68, In HDC. They currently reside at 5015 l6th St.,

The Headquarters of the New School for Afro-Anerican

Thought has been moved fren 2208 14th Street, WDC, to 2115

14ch St. N.F.

JEROME JENKINS, has been replaced by SYLVESTER 4%

HESTER, as Captain of Muhammed 3 Mosque Number Four (Mi4),

WDG.

SISTER was born on 2/15/40. He dropped out of school in

the 8th grade and is employed by Safeway Grocery Stores as a.

selector in a produce warehouse. He has been affillated sith

MM$4 since approximately September, 1957.

The Blackman's Volunteer: Army of Liberation (EVAL)

Is now located at 1642 Newton Street, W.W., RDC, according

ta Sgt. JACK AGREE, Intelligence Division, MPD,

#DE.

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NE9 157-1231

I. Operations Under Consideration:

NIO recently subnitted a proposal to the Bureau

regarding a "word of mouth" cunterintelligence neasure nong

selected sourcas to be directed against STOKOLY CARMICE EL In

an attempt to create the impression within the ghetto camunity

that he is in fact a paid agent of the Government.

In addition, it could be inferred that Government agents

are maintaining close tabs on CARIICHARL's bereabouts at all

times in order to afford him protection, not just in WDC, but

throughout the U.s.

The above is belleved to be one of parhaps a few

counterintelligence measures that could be effective against

CARMICHAEL. Any allegation of immorality or illegal activity

would only enhance his reputation within the ghetto.

CARMICHAEL, has not gone through with the purchase of

the $70,000 house, but it should not be overlooked that he is

already living in a house valued near $50,000, which a source

has reported is to be completely refurnished and has already

been carpeted throughout.

WED will reconnend dissemination to

appropriate neug media

in this respect in the near future.

WTO will continue to remain alert to situations wherein

a counterintelligence measure would be timely against the various

hate groups and individuals Involved therewith.

It ghould be borne in mind; however, that any sounter-

intelligence measure against any of these groups or individuals

requires a different approach than the usual counterintelligence

program. As pointed out above, regarding CARMICHAEL, any

Immoral or illegal act improves their Image within the ghetto

conmunity.

In addition, the very nature of some of the Individuals

which comprise these groups lends to a certain disunity. fit -

itself as Illustrated within Resurrection City. Perhaps more

thought should be given to breeding discontent within the varioas

groupst

which if successful, would render a leader "groupless."

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II. Operations Being Effected:

As pointed out above, WFO has submitted a proposal

to the Bureau regerding CARlICHAEL and will implement same upon

authorization by the Bureau.

III. Tangible Results:

HEO was in the process of submitting a recommendation

regarding the purchase of a $70,000 house by CARMICHAEL, proposing

release of this information to appropriate news media for

publication upon consumation of the purchase, when news articles

regarding this purchase appested. As the Bureau is aware,

CARMICHAEL, and MIRIAM MAKEBA thereafter cancelled the contract

to buy this property, claiming inability to obtain suitable

financing. As the Bureau pointed out, it has had an effect

on his reputation among some black militants.

IV. Developments of Counterintelligence Interest:

It is noted that hu has continuously considered what

would be effective counterintelligence measures against various

hate groups and certain individuals such as CARMICHAEL. The

April, 1968, riots in WIC and the presence of the "Poor Peoples

Campaign"' has certainly influenced the course of action by some

of these groups and has in fact been responsible for the creation

The "Black United Front"" (BUF), which CArMIChAEL

formed, has been more noticeably active as

of late and recently,

for example, took a definite stand on the shooting of two white

policemen by a Negro robbery suspect and his accomplice in the

sbooting, stating black men have 3 right to defend themselves

againat the "honky" policemen.

The news media has been dominated by the above since the

assassination of DI. MARTIN LUTHER RING, JR., and perhaps calls

for a different approach to an effective counteringelligence pro-

gran. than prior to the lots. It is further felt that a more af

effective use of news bedia could be made In the future In that

an article may receive nore attention hamz during the past few

months

WED will remain alert to situationg which can be

capitilized on under the counterintelligence program and will setso

advise. Bureau under individual case captions along with

appropriate recommendations.

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DINORin, F9I (100-448006)

SAG, 47D (157-1292) (P*)

COUNFERIVETZLICENCE FROGRAN

BLACK ITIONALIST • BIE GROUPS

RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

4/4/58

Spimacimke 1/28/86

78083 RAm/AHR

Refulet 3/4/68, satting forth goals and targets

of the Counterintelligence

frogram.

In aceoriance with the instructions set forth in

rebilet, the following data is submitted;

1) SA ARLAND A KOShE has been designated as the

coordinator of this prograr. This letter seis forth the

combined specific thoughts, views and afforts of Special

Agents assigned those organizations and Individuals coming

within the category of primany targets of the program, as

well as the general viers of all Special Agents handling

racial matters in Kashington Field-

2) Suecinct Summar

enco in WIG has a staff of six people locried

at 1234 & Street,

N. To, tith Lasted to RIttE as Birector

STORERE CARVICHAEL announced ner policy of INCO to attain

unty among Negroes and then Black Power.

Maharad's Masque

th of the NOT has about two huadred members, and preaches

'shite devils" vill be destroyed; hovever, officials also

advocate policy of no participation in demonstrations or

muchle gatherings. The Rew

Jehoot of Mro-dueriean Taught

has about ten sues paying

members; DullaiD I.

FRESHA. nOT

Dizector aé the lies School and Gaston I. Neal is the

7:5

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(STOKELY CARLIGRAEL)

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Cultuzal Director.

SPOKELY: GuMIChi called meeting of Do

regroes during Jamary, 1968, fron norerates to militants, Ea

forn a Black United Front to act as an unbralla far the protec-

tion of 1ll tember saganizations.

CiRMICINEE named tomorazy

cholznan of the Steeriag Gormittee, stated he did not went to

Impose his idsslogy en the grous.

ALBSEE NOT OSPURNE, aka Col.

HASSAN JERU-AHMED, founder of Bleaknan's Volunteur Army of

Inberation, advocates a back to Africa novument and sepazation

of the races.

De. NATHAN Illa, former professor at Boward

Univeralty: "a blast pover advocate" sees possibility of civil

"II betucen whitas and hegroes.

STEVE D. RECt, Howard Eniver-

atrocated toler 1965 a quoted in are

sity stuéent, with the now inactive United Blact People's Farty,

advocates violence, and has been charged ulth throwing a flra-

bomb In February, 1968, JITIUS H0S304, Chairnen of Assoctated

Commntty Feans (ACT) i2 quoted in an Novenber, 1967 news

exticle as unging a black power symposium to direct its nove-

ment to the dorfall of capitalism.

not expressed an laterest in the black nationalist organizations

in HIC.

Cs the onganizationg named above, SNCC is assessed

to have the greatest inclination to violence.

Propensity for

violence on part of the NOt locally does existin view of the

erortations by pificials of ini i which ereate an atmosphere

of hatred fos the vhite race.

These same officials, however,

advise their meners not to participate in demonstzations,

pickat Ilnas or pubile meatings, since disorder at gatheringa

of this type could easily be blamed on the followers of ELiJi"

Phanna wna night be present. Inclination for violence on

part of the lar School canzat be discounted in vier of its

attraction as a caster or stopping off place for locel militants.

Fos all intents and purposes, hovever, the ley School opezates

under the facade of an institution of learning for the arts,

Negro history and cultural aífales, The alace United Frost's

propensity for violence could passibly be neutralized by the

presence of 18a noderate participants. Menhers of the Blacknan's

Volunteer Army of Ilberation, few in number locally, are nat

knorn to have any propensity for violence; however,.

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the lander, advocatol destruction of the white man's property

at 2 rally in Javar: La May, 1967. In the case of 40%, JoLros

NOSSON is the only indivioual with this organization mo 1s

asseased to have any popensity for violence.

Agitator indes subjects wichin the category of black

rationaliste are STEVET ABli, a stident spokesan and leader

at Howard Univarsity; NATHAN HARE, former profestor et Horned

and forer chairmas of the Hashington Connistee for Black Power,

now definet. Re was a professional borer Iscally, and has

since noved te the fast Coast for teaching assignment. As far

28 GASTOL NSAL. 1g concerned, informed sources belleve he 1s

not a man of violent nature, but in vlev of his past mental

11lress, and the fact he has purchased * -30 caliber rifle and

ammunition would tend to indieate that a propensity for violence

oat his part does arist.

He was arrested on charges of disorderly

conduct in an altercation at People's Erug Storeat

14ts and

1V. Ros on the evening of April 7, 1968-

3) Organizations which appear to be of such potential

denger for counterintelligence consideration seen to revolve

around SUCC and its followers, and/or the organizationy which

SUCh actively support. Flinary indiviisal target would be

SOKOLT CARMICHASE.

4) In connection vitis overall consideration in

contempisted action and acinintration of the counterintelligence

progran, the sailoring may be noted:

A yoy somes recently described SHCC as an egani-

zation without local organization and direction. Lack of

cohesion is Illustrated uherein a Buffalo source described

the recently forned lattonal Black Anti-Hat, Anti-Draft Union

(NAVADU) as a SHE operated project In Mer fork City; werees,

In regard ts that organisation's activity in ME shich Is

supported by the loung Socialist Alliance, JAN BATIST 1y rsported

to have Iseked upon lt askance, and has recently formed his own

Black AntI-Braft Daton (BADU), and has stated this crganisation.

has nothing to de vith SCe

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In regard to SNG0, NO is probing Eoz weaknesses which

way be uncovered througn sources in endesvoring in ascertain the

identity of individuals wis may be dissatisfied because of

personality clasnes and/or those who may be disenchanted wich

volunteer services for SNCC and have sought. a salary; and those

who may be supect of "working for the man'', 1. E., suspect of

being an infornes-

In regard to STOKELY CARMICHAEL, WEO has corcully

considered hin fron a counterintelligence standpoint since his

arival In 104 to take up residence In January, 1968- However,

no positive program has been developed due to the fact that the

sedition lavestigation has been under active consideration fron

a prosecutive standpoint, and 1t was felt that a similtaneous

counterintelligenez program 1f operstional agatust GARVICHAFL

might tend to aggravate posable future prosecution and possibly

lead to embazzanment. NEO feels that a positive counterintelli-

gence progran would be warranted against: CARMIChAst, especially

in the absence of any prosecutive action against him. In

assessing CARMICHAtt for pstential counterintelligence, WrO has

concluded that to be effective, such a program mst discredit

him in the legro commmity where he enjoys considerable popu-

larity, and would seeningly have to be stronger than alleged imoral

or 2n-Amarican politica inclinations.

Concerning the Southern Christian Leadershiy Conference

(scue) and the hashington Spring Project (WS) office in WDG,

sources who are familiar nith SCLA operationa have been instructed

to look for opportunitles to plant seeds of discoatent and

dissension betzner the SCLO and the American Frlends Service

Committee (APSC) torters there, particularly is the real of

in the may of financial aid. It has been developed that WSP

recruiter f. I. JOHNSON, since transferred, was at the center

of a controversy concerning dissanston In the office: UFO 1g

in the process of developiug further plans exploiting this

dIssenston.

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dith regard to MARTIN UNHEE KING, WO Will continue

to be alert so all possibilities to secure inforation of value

in counterintelligence and for use in the progran. It is falt,

however, that the offles of origin in this mizes 1s in a bettez

position to fully evalunte and be avare of possibilities to

capleft in this progra

There ta no organized Revolutionary Actton Hovement

(ENS) activity in the 10C area which has risen to the surface;

horever, in the event any situation should arise which would

Lend itself to a counterintelligence nevs, steps will be taken

to tally puroue that natter.

A sourca has advised that the Congress of Racial

Equality (0013) to not curently active in io; that 15 has

no organizational structure se planed progran of activity.

• Cost has held no metings in the past year.

WO Is also looking for opportunities to develop

• positive Information concerning H. RAP BROIN In this area fr

order to possibly effect a vorisable countarintelligence operation.

5)

As noted above, WO slil continue to exploit all

passibilities and oppostunities to Institate a successial

counterintelligence progron on the mentioned targets and upon

the formulation of a specifie plan on any particulas organiza-

tion or individual, will sabmit sane by separate lettar for

the Bureau's appoval.

With reference to Beleta of 3/18/58 and 4/2/68, 1n

the above caption outlining counterintelligence situations

tith reference to SHICC and the Black United Front, these natters

#111 be taken so by nepazate latters to the streat.

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