Originator: FBI
From: BAUMGARDNER, F. J.
To: SULLIVAN, W. C.
Document date: 12/11/1963
Document type: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

5010-106

MAY 1962 EDITION

GSA GEM. REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES GC 'RNMENT

Memorandum

11. 1

Mr. W. C. Sullivai'

DATE: 10/23/68

FROM : C. D. Brennan,

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SUBJECT: NEW LEFT MOVEMENT

INTERNAL SECURITY - MISCELLANEOUS

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sides.

This is to recommend that our field offices

prepare over-all quarterly reports on the New Left movement

in order that we can bring together all pertinent information

concerning this activity

and be in a better position to

assess the movement's militancy and potential for violence.

The New Leit movement is made up of numerous

organizations, temporary conferences and unaffiliated

individuals each promoting in varying degrees

a strong,

anti-United States, violent, revolutionary position.

Although the field

has conducted or is conducting investi

gations of these individuals and organizations,

there is need

to compile in a single investigative report a clear-cut

picture of the entire New Left movement which will identify

its leaders, sources of funds and propaganda outlets, and will

show the extent to which the New Left movement has been

influenced by domestic and foreign subversive elements.

Our plan is to have each office submit an initial

report by 12/1/68 and to thereafter submit reports on a

quarterly basis.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the attached airtel with enclosures consisting

of report outline, subfile breakdown and reporting schedule

be sent to all offices ordering the preparation of these reports.

Enclosures see 10-34-685640

100-446997

WGS: Jav (5) god

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1 - Mr. DeLoach

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Sullivan

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Airtel

To:

SACs, Albany

Baltimore

Boston

Butfalo

Chicago

Cincinnati

Cleveland

Dallas

Denver

Detroit

Honolulu

Houston

1

1.

Indianapolis

Kansas City

Los Angeles

Nemphis

Miami

Milwaukee

Minneapolis

Newark

New Haven

New Orleans

New York

Oklahoma City

10/24 / 63

I

— Mr.

C. D. Brennan

1

- Mr.

Jackson

- Mr.

Floyd

- MI.

Menzel

- Mr.

Shackelford

• Mr. Preusse

Omaha

Philadelphia

Pittsburgh

Portland

Sacramento

St.

LOUiS

San

Antonio

San Diego

San Francisco

Seattle

Springfield

WFO

Trom: Director, FBI (100-446997)

'NEW. LEFT MOVEMENT

(KEY ACTIVISTS)

silent, taters it Male Little

In January, 1968, the Bureau designated certain

individuals as Key Activists in the New Left movement. At that

time, appropriate offices were instructed to conduct continued

and intensive investigations of these individuals with the

objective of developing detailed and complete information

MAILED 4

OCT 2: 1568

disruptive"acts directed against

These individuals were extremely active and

most vocal in their statements denouncing the U.S. and calling

disruptive acts.

00 416: 2 355

Due to the success of the Key

Activists Program,

consideration is being given to expansion of this Prograng

Tali

• OCT 25 1968

Recipient offices are to review pertinent files to determine

those individuals who are leaders or prominent in the New bolt

movement in their divisions for possible inclusion in an

expanded Key Activists Progran.

In making this determination,

Tolson

DeLoach.

you should consider if the individual was rendered ineffective

Mohr -

would it curtail such activity

in his

area

of influence.

Bishop

Casper

Callahan

Conrad -

felt

Gale

Roren

WNP: Jav

(79)

gris

Sullivan

SEE NOTE PAGE 3

Tavel

Trotter

into. Room

almos.

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Airtel to SAC, Albany et al

RE: NEW LEFT MOVEMENT

100-446997

Within 30 days of receipt of this communication,

recipient offices are to advise under this caption the iden

tities and file nunbers of individuals to be included under

the expanded Key Activists Program on a UACB basis. Included

should be a brief statemont relating the basis for designating

each individual as a Key Activist.

At that time, under

Individual case caption,

a communication is to be forwarded

to the Bureau outlining

what specific steps are being taken

to obtain adequate informant coverage of the individual.

given intensive investigative attention and close supervision

by participating oifices.

to

You should be continuously alert

recommend additions or deletions where warranied and not

wait for the Bureau to call to your attention the need to

Include an active, obvious leader of New Left activities in

your division.

Such communications should set out key Activist

in parentheses after the character and contain adequate justi-

lication for recommended

action.

Key Activist should not,

however, be used in the caption

of any communication prepared

for dissemination.

These individuals will be included in the

Security Index in

Priority I.

To insure that the Bureau is kept abreast of the

day-to-day activities of the individuals designated as Key

Activists, each office must maintain high level informant

coverage

on them as well as the organizations they are

aftiliated with to develop information regarding their sources

or tunds, foreign contacts and future plans.

Live informant

explore all avenues of investigative coverage and submit any

recommendations under appropriate case caption for consideration

by the Bureau.

All investigative matters pertaining to the New Left

movement are being closely followed by the Bureau. Key Activists

are considered to be of primary investigative importance and

cursory handling of these cases will not be tolerated.

overall objective of this program is to render Key Activists

ineffective and thereby radically restrict their influence and

the effectiveness of the New Left movement.

In order to obtain

the desired results,

it is expecteu intensive, aggressive

investigation will be attorded these cases.

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Airtel to SAC, Albany et al

EE:

NEW LEFT

MOVEMENT

100-446997

It is imperative to note the shift to violence

in the New Lelt movement.

Sabotage, arson, bombing and a

varioty of obstructive tactics have been openiy advocated

during the past year.

In Septenber, 1968, within a five-day

period three ROTC establishments were sabotaged and a fourth

threatened.

In addition, a Central Intelligence Agency office

at And Arbor, Michigan, was bombed during that month.

These

instances of openly made plans for violence and the brazen

follow-through of action are examples of the problems facing

the Bureau in this field and the absolute need for intensive

investigative efforts in these matters. Successful prosecution

is the best deterrent to such unlawful

activity. Intensive

investigations of Key Activists under this Program are logically

expected to result in prosecutions under substantive violations

within the Bureau's investigative jurisdiction.

NOTE:

The Key Activists Program was initiated to afford

critical cases close supervision to insure intensive

investigation by the field. Success with this Program

warrants broadening its scope.

The above instructions

are

to bring about an expanded Key Activists Program to afford

closer supervision of critical cases working toward making

these persons ineffective and impairing the New Left movement.

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10/28/68

1 - Mr. DeLoach

1 - Mr. Sullivan

1 - Mx. C. D. Brennan

1 - Mr. Shaw

111

MAILED &

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5 1368

To:

SAC, Albany

[rom: Direcior, FBI (100-446997)

NEW LEFT MOVEMENT

INTERNAL SECURITY - MISCELLANEOUS.

The Bureau has noted increasing evidence of a

continuing upsurge on the part of militant individuals and

organizations to separate themselves from legitimate protest

activities and to adopt a strong, anti-United States, violent,

revolutionary position.

These activities are commonly referred

to as the New Left movement.

The term "New Left" does not

refer to a definite organization, but to a movement which is

providing ideologies or platforms alternate to those of existing

communist

and other

basic revolutionary organizations, the

so-called "Old Left." The New Left movement is a loosely-bound,

chee-wheeling, college oriented movement spearheaded by the

Scudents for a Democratic Society and includes the more extreme

and militant anti-Vietnan war and antidraft protest organizations.

he militant leadership of these organizations appears determined

to continue to stage militant demonstration activities designed

primarily to effect confrontation with authority, particularly

with the Federal Government.

Although the field has conducted, or is conducting,

investigations of these individuals and organizations,

there

"a need to compile in a single investigative report a clear-cut

picture of the entire New Left movement which will identify its

leaders, sources of funds and propaganda outlets, and will show

the extent to which

the New Left movement has been influenced

by domestic and foreign subversive elements 1/1%2%

The ready

352

lability of such information

topical form will enable the field and the Bureau as well to

make a self-analysis. of all facets

of our investigation of the

- Enclosures -

2 - A11 Offic

(Enclosures - 3)

19 OCT /28 1968

; GS: jav

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Tolson

DeLoach.

Mohr

Bishop

Casper

Callahan

Conrad.

Felt

Galo

Kosen

Sullivan -

Tavel

Trotter -

Tole. Room

Holmes --

Gandy -

MAIL. ROOM

NOV 1 31888

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RE: NEW LEFT MOVENENT

100-446997

New Leit movement so that we may expand and intensify our

Investigation of those phases indicating a need thereol.

It will also serve to alert Government officials concerning

the nature and extent of this aspect of subversive activities

and will provide a comprehensive study of the whole movement

from which its dangerousness to the national security can be

assessed.

In order to obtain this picture, a program is being

instituted inmediately to prepare quarterly reports on the

over-all New Left movement throughout the United States.

Chicago is being designated office of origin and seven copies

of all reports should be submitted by each fieid office.

Initial report, which should be submitted to reach the Bureau

by 12/1/68, will cover approximately the past two years of the

New Left movement. It will include information heretofore

reported under various titles and, of course, there will continue

to be a reporting of this type of information under various

other titles. Aiter submission of the initial report, future

reports will

• be submitted on a quarterly basis according to

the enclosed schedule.

The initial report in this matter and succeeding

reports will be designed to precisely spell out the full extent

of the New Left movement. It will separate words and intentions

from actions, mere participation from direct influence and the

bona fide activist from the mere "do-gooder." Offices which

have absolutely no information to report, either in the initial

report or the quarterly reports therearter, will be permitted

to so advise the Bureau by letter in lleu of a report.

The enclosed report outline should be followed as to

the numbered and lettered items.

Where further breakdowns by

numbers and letters are practical, it will be permissible to

do so. The synopsis should be prepared for the purpose of

providing a complete summary from which the strength of the

movement in each field office torritory can be quickly determined

and a conclusion drawn by the reader as to the movement's over-

all militancy and potential for violence. Make certain the

synopsis is lactual and supported by data in the details.

Subtiles have been opened for each office and for

each topic. All communications and sections of the report

should refor to the appropriate subfiles which are shown in

the enclosed subfile breakdown.

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RE: NEW LEFT MOVEMENT

100-446997

NOTE:

See memorandum C. D. Brennan to W. C. Sullivan

dated 10/23/68 captioned as above as prepared by WGS:jav.

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NEW LEFT MOVEMENT • REPORT OUTLINE

To accurately and clearly show the true nature of

the New Left movement, data concerning the following topics

must be fully developed and reported. When material contains

information which would be logically reported under more than

one topic heading but to do so would make the separate accounts

unintelligible, report all the material under the main heading

and only refer

to the information under the other breakdown.

Do not repeat the same data under separate headings. All offices

are to ucilize the following breakdown in preparing quarterly

reports on the New Leit movement. Each subfile caption must

start on a separate page.

I. NEW LEFT MOVEMENT

A. Organizations (Bureau file 100-446997-68)

(1) Organizations to be covered are those which are

anti-United States and whose leaders have oither

expressed or implied the use of civil disobedience,

anarchy, unlawful activity and/or violence in

bringing about the overthrow of our political

and

econonic system, abandoning our moral institutions

and who have disclaimed loyalty to the United States.

This would includo Students for a Democratic Society

and the more militant anti-Vietnam var and antidraft

protest organizations.

(2)

Under each organization include a paragraph covering

the following points: when organized, objectives,

locality in which active, whether part of a national

organization.

Include under each organization

information as to officers and others in position of

influence who have present or past subversive

connections.

B. Membership (Bureau file 100-446997-69)

(1) Estimated number of members and sympathizers.

In

preparing estimates, best availablo informants and

sources should be used.

Explain in cover pages

reason for any substantial increase or decrease in

membership figures previously submitted. The number

of members nationally and locally should be indicatod.

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(2)

Recruiting activities.

Results of membership drives.

(3) Membership requirementa.

C. Finances (Bureau file 100-446997-70)

(1)

Income and expenditures.

(2)

Plans and results of fund drives.

(3)

Large contributions from known subversive groups.

Identity of "angels."

(5) Receipt of funds from foreign sources.

D. Communist Influence (Bureau f1l0 100-446997-71)

(1)

Domestic (ties with Communist Party, USA, and other

basic revolutionary groups). Policy concerning

communist participation in organization's activities

and use and distribution of communist propaganda.

(2)

Foreign Cinclude ties with foreign revolutionary

centers as indicated by travel abroad, contacts with

foreign embassies or other evidence).

E.

Publications (Bureau file 100-146997-72)

(1)

Offices covering place of publication should describe

publication, show circulation and principal nembers

• editorial stait.. Auxiliary offices need only to

refer to the fact that the publication is circulated

in its territory and describe method of circulation.

(2) Description of New Left publications published abroad

and circulated in the United States.

E. Violence (Bureau file 100-146997-73)

(1) Acts oi violence or plans to commit

same, identities

of leaders and participants.

(2)

Possession of weapons and instruments of destruction.

(3)

Statements advocating use of violence.

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•

G. Religion (Bureau file 100-146997-74)

(1) Policy relating to approach to religion.

(2)

Vehement statements made against religious bodies

by leaders.

(3)

Support of movement by religious groups or

individuals.

H.

Race Relations (Bureau {11e 100-446997-75)

(1)

Show if organization was

involved in racial disturb-

vances and any prosecutive action taken as a result.

(2)

Show extent of cooperation with militant racial groups.

I. Political Activities (Bureau file 100-146997-76)

(1) Political activities in which New Left leaders are

involved.

(2)

Details relating to position taken on political

matters including efforts to intluence public opinion,

the electorate and Government bodies.

5.

Ideology (Bureau file 100-446997-77)

(1) statement of leaders attacking United States policies,

including civil disturbances, altinity for the aims

and purposes of revolutionary groups and show support

for Marxisn-Leninism.

I. Education (Bureau file 100-446997-78)

(1)

Information relating to material furnished membership

which advocates use of violence in obtaining objectives.

(2) Information relating to education of both new and

experienced members.

(3)

Courses given together with any educational outlines

and assigned or suggested reading.

L. Social, Reform (Bureau file 100-446997-79)

(1) Activities in connection with demonstrations aimed

at social reform. Include organization's over-all

policy.

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M. Labor (Bureau file 100-446997-80)

• (1)

Information including all activity in the labor

field.

N.

Public Appearances of Leaders (Bureau file 100-146997-81)

(1) Identity of leader who makes public appearance on

radio and television and who appears before groups,

such as labor, church and minority groups.

(2)

Date and place of such appearance, identity of group

sponsoring speaker and succinct summary of subject

matter discussed.

0. Factionalism (Bureau file 100-446997-82)

(1) Any unusual disputes or arguments between leaders.

P.

Security Measures (100-446997-S3)

(1)

Unusual security neasures taken by organization to

protect identity of leaders and members.

@ International Relations (Bureau file 100-146997-84)

(1) Information relating to communication or contact

between New Leit organizations in the United States

and New Left organizations in Ioreign countries.

(2)

Identitles of

New Left loaders who plan to travel in

foreign countrtes, including the reason for their travel.

(3)

Identities of New Left leaders Irom foreign countries

who travel in the United States, including the purpose

of their travel.

(1) New Left movement strategy and tactics directed to

attacks on United States foreign policy and support

of Soviet and satellite foreign policy.

R. Mass Media (Bureau file 100446997-85)

(1) Influence of New Left on mass media.

(2) Indications of support of New Left by mass media.

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NEVI LEFT MOVEHENT - SCHEDULE FOR REPORTS

With the exception of the initial report, which

should be submitted by each oitice to reach the Bureau by

12/1/68, reports in this matter covering the quarters ending

March 3lst, June 30th, September 30th and December 3lst, are

to be submiited by the following deadline dates (date noted is

for month following end of the quarter):

Albany

10th

Memphis

Albuquerque

5th

Miami

Anchorage

5th

Malwaukee

Atlanta

10th

Minneapolis

Baltimore

10th

Mobile

Birmingham

5th

Newark

Boston

15th

Buffalo

10th

Ney Haven

New Orleans

Butte

5th

New York

Charlotte

10th

Norfoll

Chicago

25th

Oklahoma City

Cincinnati

10th

Omaha

Cleveland

15th

Philadelphia

Columbia

5th

Phoenix

Dallas

10th

Pittsburgh

Denver

10th

Portland

Detroit

20th

Richmond

El Paso

Honolulu

5th

10th

Sacramento

St. Louis

Houston

20th

Salt Lake City

Indianapolis

15th

San Antonio

Jackson

5th

San Diego

Jacksonville

10th

San Francisco

Kansas City

10th

San Juan

Knoxville

5th

Savannah

Las Vegas

5th

Seattle

Little Rock

5th

Springfield

Los Angeles

20th

tampa

Louisville

10th

WEO

15th

10th

15th

15th

5th

20th

15th

15th

20th

5th

5th

10th

20 th

10th

15th

15th

10th

10th

15th

IOth

10th

10th

20th

5th

5th

20th

5th

10th

15th

3520

ENCLOSURE

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Office

Albany

Albuquerque

Anchorage

Atlanta

Baltimore

Birmingham

Boston

Buffalo

Butte

Charlotte

Chicago

Cincinnati

Cleveland

Columbia

Dallas

Denver

Detrott

E] Paso

Honolulu

Houston

Indianapolis

Jackson

Jacksonville

Kansas City

Knoxville

was Vegas

Little Rock

Los Angeles

Louisville

NEW LEFT MOVEMENT - SUBFILE BREAKDOWN

Bureau File

100-446997-5ub 1

62

22

2

5

6

8

9

10

11

66

12

13

15

18

19

21

54

63

23

24

65

25

26

27

Office

Memphis

Miami

Milwaukee!

Minneapolis

Mobile

Newarks

New Haven

New Orleans

New York

Norfolk

Oklahona City

Omaha

Philadelphia

Phoenix

Pittsburgh

Portland

Richnond

Sacramento

St. Louis

Salt Lake City

San Antonio

San Diego

San Francisco

San Juan

Savannah

Seattle

Springfiold

Tampa

HFO

Bureau File

100-446997-Sub 28

30

43

61

31

32

33

84

56

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

67

42

44c

45

46

47

48

49

50

52

64

53

106-44-97-352

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

MAY 1982 EDITION

5010-106

GSA GEN, RED. NO, 27

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

Tolson -

DeLoach .

Mohr -

:

TO

: Mr. W. .C. Sullivan

#so 414569368075 te

DATE: 11/1/68

FROM

:

C. D. Brennan

Cull st

Conrad

Gale

Rosen

sullivan.

Tavel -

Trolter.

Tele. Room

Holmes -

• Gandy

SUBJECT:

NEW LEFT. MOVEMENT

PUBLICATIONS

INTERNAL SECURITY - MISCELLANEOUS

PURPOSE:

This is to recommend that our field offices conduct

a survey concerning publications of the New Left movement in

order to (1) provide for a centralized reporting of New Left

propaganda efforts, (2) to enable us to keep abreast of

current New Left activity in order that we may take advantage

of situations which could embarrass the New Left and (3) to

facilitate the necessary evaluation and analysis of New Left

propaganda at the Seat of Government.

BACKGROUND:

The New Left movement uses propaganda for various

reasons ranging from morale boosting to the generation of

There is

an urgent need to afford New Left propaganda efforts close

attention and a survey of this nature will be of great value

not only to the Seat of Government but to the individual field

offices in providing an over-all picture of New Left propaganda.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the attached letter to all offices be approved.

11-5-68

Enclosure keny

100-446997-72

WGS : jav

V.

opp

oK

1

1

1

- HI. DeLoach

- Mr. Sullivan

- Mr. C. D. Brennan

- Mr. Shaw

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SAC, Albany

Director, FBI (100-446997-72)

NEW LEFT MOVEMENT

PUBLICATIONS

INTERNAL SECURITY - MISCELLANEOUS

11/5/68

1 - Mr. DeLoach

1 - MI.

Sullivan

- Mr. C.D. Brennan

1

- Mr. Shaw

One of the most important aspects in our current

investigation of the New Left movement involves the movement's

propaganda activities.

We must afford this phase of New Left

efforts close attention so that we can keep abreast of current

take advantage of situations which could

embarrass the New Left movement and counter New Left propaganda.

In this connection, the prompt, accurate submission of

newspaper clippings is also essential to the Bureau's keeping

With the foregoing as a background to underscore the

importance of this matter, the Bureau desires that all offices

Immediately initiate a detailed survey concerning New Left-type

publications

being printed and circulated in your territories

on a regular basis.

This will include both the official

publications of New Left movement organizations as well

as the

anarchist-type underground newspapers which are being printed

on a regular basis.

Your survey should set forth iniormation

relating to the lollowing points:

MAILED 2

NOV 7 1968

COMM 53N

(1)

(2)

Name of Publication

(3)

Location of Offices

MCT goph

Identity and Location of Publisher

(1)

General Description of Publication

(5)

(6)

Name and Location of Printer

Circulation

(7)'

GoRIES ME: 446997-726

(8)

Identity of Editorial Staff

(9)

(10)

Tolson

DeLoach

Mohr -

Bishop

Casper

Callahan

Conrad

Felt -

Gale

Rosen

Sullivan

Tavel

Trotter*

Tele. Room -

Holmes -

Gandy

Editorial Staff

Foreign Ramifications (anzofR0Pign1g68spiration

behind the publication or any rapport between

the publication and indulduals andel

organizations in foreign countries.›

(11)

Any Prosecutive Action Taken or. Pencing

Against Publication

(12)

Whether Member of Any

News Service

Licensing Intormation

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Letter to SAC, Albany

RE: NEW LEFT MOVEMENT

PUBLICATIONS

100-446997-72

Data developed should be set forth in a comprehensive

and effective manner so that the picture of New Left movement

publications in your territory may be quickly grasped.

It will be your responsibility to secure and

carefully review issues of New Left-type publications in

your territory and to take appropriate action on each article

of pertinence.

It will, of course, be your decision as to

whether the pertinence of the information is such that the

Bureau should be immediately advised or whether it should be

merely included in the publications section of the next report

on the New Left movement:

Following this survey, which should reach the Bureau

by 11/26/68, each office should

critically appraise its knowledge

of New Left-type publications within its division and should

comment specifically on the desirability and necessity of

instituting an investigation of any of these publications under

the provisions of Section 87E, Manual of Instructions.

You should also submit your recommendation concerning

publications which should be furnished the Bureau on a regular

basis in view of their ideological

Contanto treasant

coming New Left functions no exer content of continuing orth

interest to the Duxeau.

Buretions

When a separate case is opened on a specific New

Left-type publication, a copy of the appropriate communication

should be designated for Bureau file 100-446997-72 in order

that a ready reference will be available concerning New Left-

type publications under investigation.

-.

- **

NOTE:

See memorandum C.D. Brennan to W.C. Sullivan

dated 11/1/68 captioned as

above as prepared by WGS: jav.

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•CEPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

3010-106

ANY 1962 EDITION

GSA GEN, REG. NO, 37

UNIIED STATES GOT

ERNMENT. '

Memorandum

TO

Mr. W. C. Sullivan

PROM: C. Do Exenana

1

- Mx. C. D. DeLoach

1

- Nir.

A. Rosen

1 - 1x. W. C. Sullivan

DATE: March 18, 1970

1-

C. D. Brennan

-

W.

N.

Preusse

1 - R. L. Shackelford

Tolsen

DeLoach

Mohr -

Bishop

Casper

Callahan

Conrad

Fell -

Gaie.

Rosen

Sullivan

Trotter -

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gandy

SUBJECT:

STUDENTS FOR A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY (SDS)

(WEATHERMAN)

IS - SDS

des.

state ford

PURPOSE:

To obtain approval for the attached airtel to all

orTices.

BACKGROUND: By C. D. Brennan to W. C. Sullivan memorandum dated

3713770,

you were advised of facts surrounding the explosion at

1,8 West

Ilth street, New York City, involving the weatherman

faction of SDS.

You were also advised correlative Investigations

involving our interests in Weatherman individuals involved in the

explosion, and possibly bombings in New York and elsewhere, were

being vigorously pursued and pertinent information furnished

local police. The Director noted, "pursue vigorously."

By C. D. Brennan to W. C. Sullivan memorandum dated

11/20/69, the Director approved investigation of all individuals

connected with the extremist and violence-prone Weatherman faction

of SDS.

As you are aware, the Department has under consideration

Indictment of approximately 25 national and regional Weatherman

leaders for their violent acts in Chicago during October,

1969.

in early February, 1970, Weatherman leaders implemented plans to

go underground and form

commando-type units to engage in bombings,

arson, and assassinations as political weapons to bring about

the revolution. We are conducting extensive investigations in

the field to locate, the Weatherman leaders, and most of them are

inciuded among those who may be indicted.

N ULC. Cathy wilkerson, for example,

a Weatherman leader whose

whereabouts have

been unknown since early February, is believea

to be under consideration for indictment by the Federal Grand Jury

Chicago and was observed leaving the scene of the tremendous

explosion which demolished her father's home at 18 West llth:

Street, New York City.

Enclosure fits

3-19-70

4 3

3312

5114

100-439048

BEC-110

23 MAR 2'Y 1970

(7)

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1970

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Memorandum to Mr. W. C. Sullivan

RE:

STUDENTS FOR A 'DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY (SDS)

(WEATHERMAN)

Further evidence of the violent nature of the

Weatherman leaders is shown by the attempted bombing of Detroit

meyers..

In New York City on 3/12/70 by a group calling itself "Revolutionary

Force 9,

the members of

which obviously are sympathetic to

Weatherman objectives.

OBSERVATIONS: It is imperative the field be made fully cognizant

of the importance of our investigations of all aspects of suspected

Weatherman activity,

including bombings, arson, and locating

Weatherman individuals and leaders.

The identificationot,

Yeatherman communes

and locating activists in them make readily

available a

suspect list for our use or the use of local authorities,

Where we have no jurisdiction, in instances of bombings and arson;

and in the event the Federal indictments are returned in Chicago,

such a list would facilitate locating them as fugitives.

Because of the known violent nature of the Weatherman

faction, including extensive use of bombings and reported purchases

of firearms

and ammunition, it is considered imperative, for the

safety of

"Agent personnel, that the field utilize a cautión state-

ment on all Weatherman organization correspondence and on all

correspondence under individual captions concerning Weatherman

personnel. A suitable caution statement would be, "All Weatherman

personnel should be considered dangerous because of their known

advocacy and use of explosives, reported acquisition of Ilrearms,

and known propensity for violence.""

RECOMMENDATION: The attached airtel to the field be approved,

setting torth the following:

1.

Apprising the field of current information

concerning Weatherman violence.

2. Requiring the field to advise the Bureau on a

weekly basis of the location of or attempts to locate selected

Weatherman leaders.

3.

Requiring use of above-described caution statement

on Weatherman correspondence.,

W.

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Airtel

1 - r. DeLoach

3/19/70

1

- Mr.

1

- Mr.

ET .

Mr.

A.

Rosen

W. C. Sullivan

C. D. Brennan

-

Preusse

1

Shackelford

TO:

SAC, Albany

From: Director, FBI (100 439048)

STUDENTS FOR A DINOCRATIC SOCIETY

(WEATHERMAN)

IS - SDS

G0...a'1

During early February, 1970, Weatherman faction of

Students for a Denocratic Society (SDS) leaders and activists

Implemented their plans to go underground and form commando

type units to engage in bombing, arson and assassination as

political weapons to bring about the revolution.

On March 6, 1970, to large undetonated bombs were

NAULEND 6

MAR 2 0 1970

Located in Detroit, Michigan, police facilities.

Weatherman

activists were known to have planned to bomb these facilities.

nan March 6, 1970, a tremendous explosion destroyed the

sesidence of the tather of leacherman activist cathy Wilkerson

She was observed, with another female,

eaving the wreckage.

Theodore Gold, a known Weatherman

accivist was found dead in the wreckage and two other

tridentitled bodies have also been found. On Harch 12, 19%0,

three bomos caused extensive damage to chroe connercial

buildings in New York City.

A group identilying itsolf as

"Revolutionary Force g' claired credit for these kombings.

Large quantities of explosives and quantities of firearne

have reportedly been purchased by Weatherman activists.

Evidence has also been developed that Weatherman recruiting

is taking place among Vencerenos Brigade travelers to Cuba.

It is imperative that every effort be made to locate

and identify all Weatherman communes and thoir activists.

Tolson

Many

key leaders of the Weatherman Laction are free on bond

CeLocch

Walters

Mohr

Iron local charges or under consideration fos/prosecution on

Bishop

Casper

2 • All Offices

t%, - 105

Callchen

REC-121

Conrad.

Feit

Ga'e

Fosen

Sulliven

RIS: mst

11255%

; io-1 1970

SEE NOTE PAGE THREE

Tevol

Soyars

HE FOR DO AP

Holmes -

Gendy

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Airtel to SAC, Albany

RE: STUDENTS FOR A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY

(WEATHERLAN)

100-439048

local or Federal charges. Identifying the whereabouts of

known Weatherman activists would enable offices to have

a ready suspect list for New Left extremist-oriented

bombings and arsons for Bureau use or use of local authorities

where no Bureau jurisdiction exists. In addition, should

Federal warrants

be issued against various Weatherman leaders,

their arrests would be greatly facilitated.

In order for the Bureau to coordinate these

investigations and have current information readily available

concerning certain Woatherman activists, the following listed

individuals are to receive intensive investigation to establish

their whereabouts on a current basis.

Offices shown as origin

are to submit on a weekly basis, to reach the Bureau by close

of business each friday, the whereabouts of the individual or

efforts being made to locate them.

NAME

William Ayers

Edward J. Benedict

Kathy Boudin

John Buttay

Peter Wales Clapp

Judity Alice CInck

Karen Myra Daenser

Bernardine Rae Lohrn

Howard Joel Erer

Linda Sue Evans

Matthew John Flanagan

Lynn Rae Garvin

Phoebe E. Hirsch

John G. Jacobs

Jeffrey Carl Jones

Lenore Kalom

Joseph Kelly

Karen Lee Latiner

Jonathan Lerner

Mark Elliott Leventer

Howard Norson Machtinger

Brian K. NcQuerry

James Mellen

David Hiram Milistone

Shinya Ono

OFFICE OF ORIGIN

Chicago

Cleveland

Chicago

Denver

New York

Chicago

Seattle

Chicago

Cleveland

Detroit

Cleveland

FrO

Chicago

Chicago

Chicago

Detroit

Chicago

Detroit

Chicago

Detroit

Chicago

Denver

Detroit

Denver

New York

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.".

Mistol to SAC, Albany

RE:

STUDUATS WON A DIHOCRATIC SOCIETY

(FLATHERMAN)

100-430013

MAnd

исполятияный

Tarry Ersarlin Robbina

Meate fillian indo

Roberte "Robus" Snitt

Wichael Louds Spiegel

Gathlyn Platt Willesson

Andran ditchell Vailis

OTICS OF OREGIN

Chicago

Chicago

Cleveland•

Carcago

Seattle

Chicago

Cleveland

Chaongo

Theao inotructiong in no vay nileviate respousibilities

Lovicd on soleciod citices in Buscau airiol dated Barca 12, 1970,

concerning their duvestigatons of featheraan

Thone natters must

receive intensive investigation

and any indication of suavarsive proups, such as licatheresa,

"Doing involved in torroristie acts must

be vigorously

porcued erum an intolligence interost in absonce o1 a

edaland violation over which the neau has jurisdiotion.

I ti

the anties instance the natior is to be handled under appropriate

sunstaative caption.

Because of tho knora violont nature of the Roacherma

Laosion, Aucluding extensive use of esplosives and reported

purchaos di firears and acuunition all offices are to

uf11ino the following caution statcnont on all Weathornan

organiaotion and indivicoal correspondence.

"A1I Heathernati

porconnel chould ho considerod deugerous because of their

Enon advocacy and use of explosives, reportod acquisition of:

sarcane, and lconn proponelty for violence."

May coreSponderCE

concerning & lostacman lnom tu carry firenico should inve na

appropsinto caution statoncat in accordance with csisting

Burcau rules.

See memorandun C. D. Brennan to F. C. Sullivan,

captioned as above, dated 3/18/70, prepared by IS: In.

so 3 m

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

5010-106

MAY 1952 EDITION

GSA GEN. REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.

Memorandum

•ГО

Mr. W. C. Sullivan

FROM

: C. D. Brennar

SUBJECT: NEW LEFT MOVEMENT - VIOLENCE

IS - MISCELLANEOUS

PURPOSE:

1

Mr. DeLoach

Mr o

J. P. Mohr

1

Mr. W. M. Felt n

DATE:

April 16, 1970

1 - Mr. W. C.

Sullivan

Mr. N.

P. Callahan

Mr.

H. Gale

Mr.

A. Rosen

Mixo

C. D. Brennan

1 - Mi. Shackelford

Questi

"Tolson

DeLoach

tallers.

Hohr

Biscop

Calland

Consul

50044

Stir

Tave

Tele. Ho

Holmes

Gandy

To obtain approval for the attached airtel to all

lorraces to obtain a survey of manpower and related cost factor

involved in implementing intensified investigation aimed atic

coping with terrorism.

BACKGROUND:

attached, defined the threat to our internal security posed by

We C sullavan to We Deloach memorandura dated 1/1ä/70 |

a rapidly accelerating large-scale shift to terrorism by New

Left extremists, The need for intensified investigations of

these matters was

described and specific areas of attention were

set out.

It was commented therein that to accomplish these

objectives would no doubt

require assignment of additional

personnel to these matters. It was recommended all offices be

surveyed to establish hard, specific cost factors involved in

fully implementing these programs. * The Director noted "OK - H."

RECOMMENDATION:

REG-28

100-4-9475-92

The attached

telefil to all oftices setting forth

specific

areas of intensified investigation to be undertaken against

terrorist

activity and instructions to prepare a survey to

establish cost figures for its implementation be approved.

Enclosures-

Pinnit

17-70

NARATIO

10 MAY.($.#1970

100-446997-73

1 - 100-439048

nihi

Rus imst

(11)

4Y22X

shift

5':

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

5010-106

MAY 1962 EDITION

GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27

UNITED STATES GUVERNMENT

:Memorandum

TO

MX. W. C. Sullivad

FROM : C. D. Brennan

SUBJECT:

NEW LEFT MOVEMENT -

STUDENT AGITATION - KEY ACTIVISTS

1 - Mi. C.

D. DeLoach

1 - Mr.

J. J. Casper

1 - Mr. W. M. Felt

DATE: March 7, 1969

1 - Mr. A. Rosen

→ MI. J. H. Gale

- MT.

N. P. Callahan

Tolson

DeLoach =

Moh: -

Bishop

Casperi

Callahen -

Conrad

Felt -

Gale -

Rosen

Sulliva:

Tavel

Trotter -

Tele. Room.

Holmes -

Gandy

1 - Mr.

W. C. Sullivan

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore

1 - Mr. C. D. Brennan

1 - Mr.

F. B. Griffith

1 - Mr. R. L. Shackelford

PURPOSE:

To secure approval for an airtel to all offices containing

instructions to the field to develop certain information in respect

to the securing of testimony and evidence concerning violations of

statutes within the Bureau's jurisdiction in connection with leaders

involved in campus disorders.

By letter 3/3/69 the Assistant Attorney General, Internal

Security Division, advised that the Internal Security and

Criminal

Divisions are jointly considering possibility of conducting a grand

jury investigation of some future serious campus disorder with

view

towards securing testimony and evidence concerning violations o

the seditious conspiracy, Smith Act, registration of certain organi-

zations, antiriot and civil disorder statutes and any possible.

conspiracies in connection therewith.

In this regard, it was pointed out that the identities

bf

those individuals planning activity which might fall within the

above noted statutes be secured as well as names of those who appear

at more than one campus either before, during or after any active

disorder or campus riot.

OBSERVATIONS:

Departmont, by letter 2/18/69, previously suggested areas

of interest in gathering intelligence-type information concerning

campus disorders.

The Director noted we_should _intensify_our

coverage of student disorders and the field was so advised. In line

with the Department's expressed concern over these matters and their

current prosecutive interest of those in a leadership role, we are

instructing the field to submit reports every 90 days on Key

Activists in the New Left movement.

The Bureau must be kept

advised

on a current basis of all pertinent

activities of these individuals

for dissemination to the Department in line with their request.

ACTION:

180-446911-441

Enclosure et 113

That the enclosed alrtel to all ostices be approved.

18 MAR 12(969

100-446997

I - 62-112288 (STAG)

gim

| NR: ДV1563(11)

5-7183

1 - 157-8415

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Airtel

3/10/69

1 - Mr.

C. D. DeLoach

- Biz.

J.

&. Casper

W. M. Felt

1

1

A.

Rosen

IT.

J.

H. Gale

P. Callahan

W

C. Sullivan

C.

Moore

C

F

R.

D. Brennan

B. Griffith

L. Shackeiford

To:

• SAC, Albany

From: Director REC- 51200-496940 4/

1

NEW LEFT MOVEMENT

;.

1.

BLACK EXTREMIST ACTIVITIIS

STUDENT AGITATION - KEY ACTIVISTS

from

There is enclosed for each oitic: a copy of a letter

the Assistant Attorney General, Iner 1 Security Division,

Department of Justice, wherein he reques.. certain information

be developed concerning individuals invol.ad in a leadership

role in campus disorders.

In this regard, generally spearing,

those individuals

who have been previously designated us toy Activists in the

New Left movement have been involved in

clipus disorders in

this country or have appeared on campuses either before, during

or after such disorders which would indicuse possible involve

ment on their part along lines of interest to the Department.

Accordingly, bearing in mind the enclosed request of

the Department, you are to submit an investigative summary report

on those individuals designated as Key Activists within 45 days

from the date of this communication.

Thereafter, an investigative

report concerning Key Activists should ve submitted every 90

days.

Furthermore, an appropriate coucunication suitable for

dissemination should be promptly submitted on these individuals

Indicating the propensity for violence or indicating potential

student agitation on a campus.

You should also bear in mind that even if an individ-

ual is not a Key Activist at this time but would fit into a

category as noted in enclosed letter,

intensified investigation

MAILED 3

Enclosure

Tolson

DeLoach .

MAR 1 1 1969

Mohr -

Bishop.

2 - All Officeominglosire)

Casper

Callahan

Conrad.

1 - 62-112228 (STAG)

Felt -

1 - 157-8415

Gole

Rosen ~

Sullivan -

Tavel

WNP: 1vh/djb

Trottes

Tole 2n] MAR 18:989

filt

SEE NOTE PAGE TWO,

Holmes.

andy

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Airtel to SAC, Albany

RE:. NEY LEFT MOVEMENT

100-446997

must be conducted regarding this individual to secure the

testimony and evidence needed.

Insure that the Bureau is

promptly advised in form suitable for dissemination of any

pertinent information developed in these cases.

Particular effort should be made in connection

with these investigations to obtain recordings of or reliable

witnesses to inflammatory speeches or statements made which

may subsequently become subject to criminal proceedings.

All

such information should be properly recorded in interview

report form suitable for production in legal proceedings.

In all cases whenever there appears to be a possible

violation of a statute

within the investigative jurisdiction

of the Bureau, the substantive violation character should also

be included in your communication.

In reports submitted

concerning Key Activists and other individuals fitting into

the category noted in this airtel, eight copies of any report

prepared should be submitted to the Bureau.

In the case of

letterhead memoranda submitted to the Bureau, ten copies should

be furnished.

NOTE :

See memorandum C. D. Brennan to Mr. W. C. Sullivan

•dated 3/7/69,

captioned "New Left Movement, Student Agitation -

Key Activists;} prepared

by WNP:Ivh.

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118

OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

5010-100

MAY 1962 IDITION

G3A. JEN, REG.NO, 27

UNITED STATES

ERNMENT

Memorandum

•Mr. C. D. Brennan

FROM : R. L. Shackelford

it

SL'BJECT:

NEY. LEFT MOVEMENT

POLICE TRAINING MATTERS

PURPOSE:

Tolson

Sullivan

Mohs an

1-

M

W. C. Sullivan

Bishop

Brenn.g.

1 - Mr. J. P. Mohr

Callahan

- Mr.

3.

J. Casper

(Route

through for reviion)

DATE: 10/8/70

1

1

Rosen

Tavel ..

-

Mr.

W.

M. Felt

Walters

Soyars

- Mr.

C.

D. Brennan

Tele. Roun

Holmes .

Mr.

R.

Is.

shackeltond

MT.

W.

Preusse

Mx.

D:

P.

White

- Mr.

R.

J. Stilling

To secure approval for an SAC letter which authorizes

Agents in Charge, to discuss matters relating to New Left

extremism in presently scheduled and future closed meetings

and conferences with local police officers.

BACKGROUND:

The following is set forth in response to suggesti

nS

Irom several Special Agents in Charge and participants in the

recent New Left Movement Conference held on 9/10-11/70 that the

topic of New Left extremism be included in scheduled and future

law enforcement conferences and meetings, where attendance is

restricted to police, prosecutors and the judiciary.

Current Bureau policy concerning speeches by special

Agents in Charge or Assistant Special Agents in Charge on

New Left matters is set forth in SAC Letter 70-8 dated 2/10/70

captioned "Speech Matters - New Left."

This directive states

that Special Agents in Charge or Assistant Special Agents in

Charge cannot accept speeches on the subject of communism, and

AI

RECORDED COPX FILED

this policy was to be followed in reference to speeches on the

subject of the New Left.

Now Let pied

The SAC Letter continues that in the

event questions are asked concerning the New Left following the

talk by a Bureau representative, replies should deal only with

the questions of

IBI jurisdiction.

Persons asking questions

should be tactfully referred to appropriate Bureau reprint materia

SAC Letter dated 1/21/69 captioned "New Left Movemen

-

Police Training Matters" stated quatilla speakers Irom seat of

overnment would handle New Leit movement discussions before

closed meetings of local law enforcement personnel. The field

was instructed that it should not solicit invitations for wide-

Enclosure &

18-12-70

= OCT 13 1970

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0/5. ET 100

INT.

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Memorandum for Mr. C. D. Brennan

Re:

New Left Movement

Police Training Matters

spread participation in briefings for local law enforcement

people and that requests for Seat of Government speakers should

be held to a minimum and submitted only in connection with

appearances before command-level law enforcement administrators.

An exception to this policy was made, however, in

september, 1969, at which time Special Agents in Charge

were

permitted to include material relating to the activities of

New Left extremists in their presentations at the 1969 Annual

Law Inforcement Conferences, which concerned extremist groups

and violence. These presentations were exceptionally well

received and

OBSERVATIONS:

Many New Left extremists and extremist groups have

now assumed a posture of

criminality which dictates that all

evels of law enforcement consider them for what they are--

criminals.

They have directed their attacks, which includes

arson and bombing, against police and police installations

from coast to coast and have participated in bank robbery.

There

'is little doubt that local law enforcement is as concerned with

these elements and the threat they present to our society as

with any other police hazard. Our field personnel have

reported that local

police are looking to us for briefings

regarding New Left individuals and groups who are dedicated

to violence, terrorism and disruption.

Our 1970 Annual Law

Enforcement Conferences deal with bombings and bomb threats,

and some Special Agents in Charge have requested permission

to include at these conferences a discussion or briefing

regarding New Left terrorists, including those who are Bureau

fugitives.

It is believed we should permit the Special Agent in

Charge, or the Assistant Special Agent in Charge, to brief

selected groups of local law enforcement command

and supervisory

personnel regarding New Left extremists, extremist groups

and violence, such as Students for a Democratic Society and

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Memorandum for Mr. C. D. Brennan

Re :

New Left Movement

Police Training Matters

--

Weatherman, at law enforcement

meetings and conferences,

where attendance is restricted to those in the profession.

Adequate data

is available in each office.

RECOMMENDATION:

The attached SAC Letter be approved and transmitted

to the field. No handbook or manual changes are necessary.

V.

WeBS

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SAC LETTER 70-48

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF MUSTICE

-DERAL BURRAU OF INVESTIGALION

WASEINGTON, D.C. 20535

In Reply, Please Refer 10

File No.

September 15, 1970

(A) TRAINING - LEGAL INSTRUCTORS --

The following significant decisions reported in August, 1970,

Should be read by all Legal Instructors: U.S. v. Pryba, 312 F. Supp. 466

(1970) (D.C.) (Civil Aeronautics Board regulation permitting airline per-

sonnel to open suspicious package is constitutional; an airline official's

position makes him a credible and reliable informant); U.S. v. Dunnines:

425 F2d 836 (1969) (2d Cir.) (example of strong affidavit for search

warrant, based principally on information from confidential informant;

permissible to delay execution of search warrant (within ten-day limit)

until suspect is in premises); U.S. v. Mitchell. 425 F2d 1353 (1970) (8th

Cir.) (example of finding probable cause ior arrest from combination of

Spinelli and Draper circumstances); U.S. v. Robertson. 425 F2d 1385 (1970)

(5th Cir.) (no ivfiranda warnings required for street interrogation of suspect

concerning automobile tag and title registration with defect indicating car

possibly stolen);U.S. v. Goad. 462 F2d 86 (1970) (10th Cir.) (arrest of

suspect standing in doorway to home, by officers standing outside will not

support incidental search of home); U.S. v. Main. 312 F. Supp. 736 (1970)

(D.C., Del.) (affidavit for search warrant stated probable cause but con-

tained much of what court labeled "excess verbiage"); U.S. v. Avers. +26

F2d 524 (1970) (2d Cir.) (lineup requires warning of right to counsei

separate and distinct from Miranda warnings given for interrogation);

U.S. v. Campbell. 426 F2d 547 (1970) (2d Cir.) (recording of telephone

conversation made by consent of one party thereto is admissible in evidence);

U.S. v. Bednarski. 312 F. Supp. 913 (1970) (D.C., Mass.) (no Miranca

warnings required for use in evidence of books and records voluntariiy given

to officer by suspect during noncustodial interview); Dess v. Montana, 312

F. Supp. 1325 (1970) (D.C., Mont.) (illustrative discussion of stanaing io

protest unreasonable search and seizure); U.S. v. McKinnon. 426 F2d 845

(1970) (5th Cir.) (search of vehicle at tow-in garage 30 minutes after arrest

of accused on highway could not be justified as incident to arrest); Canitoli

V. Wainwright, 426 F2d 868 (1970) (5th Cir.) (seizure of package thrown

from vehicle lawfully pursued by police was proper as taking of thing

abandoned); Woodbury v. Beto. 426 F2d 923 (1970) (5th Cir.) (officers

searching suspect's home under search warrant for narcotics taken in

armed robbery properly seized gun, not mentioned in warrant, as instru-

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mentality of robbery); U.S. v. Kroslack, 426 F2d 1129 (1970) (7th Cir.)

(defendant's right against self-incrimination is violated when officer testifies

that defendant, on interview, refused to talk); Bosley v. U.S., 426 F2d 1257

(1970) (D.C.) (Miranda requires officers to warn an arrested suspect of his

rights as soon as practicable after arrest); U.S. v. Gonzalez-Perez, 426

F2d 1283 (1970) (5th Cir.) (search of arrestee is incident to arrest when

made shortly after at jail or place of detention rather than at actual time

and place of arrest; search of woman's pocketbook sitting on coffee table

in room in which she was arrested on narcotics charges was proper).

(Security Letters on attached pages)

9/15/70

SAC LETTER 70-48

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(B) NEW LEFT AND BLACK EXTREMIST TERRORISM - INFORMANT

COVERAGE - You have been advised in the past of the growing incidents

of terroristic acts by the New Left and black extremists and the need

for intensification of our investigations and development of new sources

to combat these escalating problems.

However, a review of the New Left Movement - Violence

airtels submitted monthly by each field office indicates generally that

• your informant coverage of terrorist organizations and individuals is

grossly inadequate.

You are, therefore, instructed to immediately institute

an aggressive policy of developing new productive informants who can

infiltrate the ranks of terrorist organizations, their collectives,

communes and staffs of their underground newspapers. The Bureau

fully recognizes that the development of sources to penetrate these

groups is made extremely difficult because of their immoral conduct

and use of drugs. It calls for initiative and new approaches to develop

the needed intelligence information.

Concerning black extremists, it is essential that quality

informants are developed at a regular rate. These informants shouid

be the type who can obtain advance information concerning planned

acts of violence or who are in a position to furnish information concern-

ing contemplated acts of violence.

You should include in Item 4 of your monthly airtel on

"New Left - Violence; Internal Security - Miscellaneous (Weatherman):"

as outlined in Bureau airtel to all offices May 13, 1970, constructive

plans to implement the program outlined above concerning New Left

terrorist organizations through informant development. Recommendations

relating to the development of a specific source or plan of action should

be submitted to the Bureau by separate communication.

9/15/70

SAC LETTER 70-48

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(C) SECURITY AND RACIAL INFORMANTS -- Never in our history have

we been confronted with as critical a need for informant coverage. Ter-

roristic violence surrounds us and more has been threaiened. Bombings,

assassination of police officers, kidnapping and murder are all part of

the picture. Fanatics are at large who are at war with the Government

and the American people. Particularly critical is the need for reliable

information about the activities of violence-oriented youthful groups on

campus.

As you are aware, you have been previously instructed not

to use campus student informants under the age of 21. In view of cur-

rent circumstances, you are authorized to develop student security and

racial informants who are 18 years of age or older. This presents you

with a tremendous opportunity to expand your coverage, which is

expected. However, in no way are your obligations to exercise

selectivity and tight control lessened in this most sensitive area.

• Appropriate manual and handbook changes are forthcoming.

Very truly yours,

John Edgar Hoover

Director

9/15/70

SAC LETTER 70-48

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VIA

TELETYPE

APR 311.370

10:58114

ENCIPHERED

1. - Mr. Deloach

CODE

1

- Ms. W. M. Felt

Sullivan

TELETYPE

Torties

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Mr.

N.

?.

Callahan

TO ALL SAC'S

FROM DIPECTOR FBI (100-446997-73)

1

MT.

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H. Gale

- A.

A. Rosen

PERSONAL ATTENTION

1 - Mr. C. D. Brennan

Mr.

Shackeltore

NEW LEFT MOVEMENT - VIOLENCE, IS -

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stad on an anch

BUDED APRIL TWENTY NEXT.

RECENT BUREAU INSTRUCTIONS HAVE SET FORTH SPECIFIC

* AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INTENSIFICATION OF OUR

INVESTIGATIONS AGAINST TERRORIST GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS. THE

BUREAU IS CONSIDERING FURTHER SUBSTANTIAL INTENSIFICATION OF

THESE INVESTIGATIONS. VERY BRIEFLY, THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC

AREAS OF INVESTIGATION OF THESE MATTERS WIEL BE CONSIDERED FOR

INTENSIFICATION AND FOR ADEQUATE MANDOWER TO BE ASSIGNID TO

FULLY IMPLEMENT THESE PROGRAMS. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO THIS THE

BUREAU WISHES TO OBTAIN ESTIMATES AS TO ADDED AGENT MANPOWER

AND INCIDENTAL COSTS INVOLVED EET MAIlMA.

1. ALL WEATHERNAN INDIVIDUALS ASAPPO 1% THOSE WHO

ADHERE TO THE WEATHERMAN IDEOLOGY OF UTILIZING TERRORIST TACTICS

IN FURTHERANCE OF THE REVOLUTION, MUST BE IDENTIFIED AND SUB-

JECTED TO INTENSIVE INVESTIGATION TO FULLY ESTABLISH THEIR

Toison

DeLoach

Walters.

Mohr

ACTIVITIES AND PLANS.

Bishop

Casper

Callahen

Contad

1 - 100-439048

Felt

Gale

Rosen

RLS: mst

Sullivan

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BAPR 2 9 1970

Holmes

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MAIL ROOML

TELETYPE UNITL

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SEE NOTE PAGE FIVE

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TELETYPE TO ALL SAC'S

RE:

NEW LEFT MOVINENT - VIOTENCE

100-146997-73

2. ALI, WEATHERMAN AND OTHER VIOLENCE ORIENTED

COMMUNES MUST BE IDENTIFIED SO THE INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANTS

CAN BE BROUGHT UNDER THE ABOVE DESCRIBED INVESTIGATIVE ATTENTION.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES SHOULD BE APPRISED OF THEIR EXISTENCE AND

THE THREAT THEY POSE TO THE COMMUNITY SO THAT ADDITIONAL

PRESSURE IS BROUGHT TO BEAR TO BREAK THEM UP AS EFFECTIVE

UNDERGROUND UNITS.

3. EVERY EFFORT MUST BE MADE TO DETERMINE THE

ADVISABILITY OF UTILIZING SOPHISTICATED COVERAGE OF KNOWN

VIOLENCE-ORIENTED COMMUNES AND APPROPRIATE RECOMMENDATIONS

MADE TO THE BUREAU AS TO WHETHER SUCH COVERAGE IS WARRANTED

TO DEVELOP ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE OF PLANNED TERRORIST ACTIVITY AND

TO IDENTIFY OTHER TERRORIST GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS.

1, CAREFUL THOUGHT AND CONSIDERATION SHOULD BE

GIVEN TO DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMS

TO CAUSE CONFUSION AMONG TERRORISTS AND BLUNT THEIR EFFECTIVE-

NESS. SUGGESTIONS MUST BE FORWARDED TO THE BUREAU FOR APPROVAL

PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTATION.

5, THE IMPORTANCI OF IN-DEPTH INFORMANT PENETRATION

OF TERRORIST GROUPS CANNOT BE OVEREMPHASIZED. THIS MOST

IMPORTANT ASPECT OF THESE INVESTIGATIONS MUST BE GIVEN PRIORITY

ATTENTION. IT IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL, THIS COVERAGE BE OBTAINED

TO DEVELOP ADVANCE KNOILEDGE OF PLANNED VIOLENCE AND ILLEGAL

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TELETYPE TO ALL SAC'S

RE: NEW LEFT MOVEMENT - VIOLENCE

100-446993-73

ACIIVITY SO THAT PREVENTATIVE MEASURES CAN BE TAKEN AND

- PROSECUTION SOUGET THERE POSSIBIE.

6. INFORMATION HAS BEEN DEVELOPED THAT WEATHERMAN

EXTREMISTS ARE RECRUETING AMONG VENCEREMOS BRIGADE PERSONNEL.

THE VENCERIMOS BRIGADE IS A CHOICE RECRUITING GROUND FOR

POTENTIAL TERRORISTS. WHERE INDICATIONS EXIST THAT INDIVIDUALS

MAY HAVE BEEY RÉCRUITED INTO A TERRORIST GROUP, THEY SHOULD BE

MADE THE SUBJECT OF INTENSIVE INVESTIGATION AS SET. FORTE ABOVE.

IT IS RECOGNIZED THE FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE

INTENSIFIED INVESTIGATIONS WILI REQUIRE MANPOWER AND OTHER

COST EXPENDITURES ABOVE CURRENT LEVELS. YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO

PREPARE A COST ESTIMATE SURVEY OF KNOWN AND ANTICIPATED COSTS

WHICH WOULD BE INCURRED IF THE ABOVE STEPS ARE FULLY IMPLEMENTED.

YOUR ANALYSIS SHOULD COVER THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC ITEMS, AND

FIGURES SHOULD BE BASED ON PER MONTH ESTIMATES.

I. NUMBER OF MAN HOURS EXPECTED TO BE SPENT BROKEN

DOWN AS TO REGULAR HOURS, OVERTIME HOURS, AND TOTAL MAN HOURS

OF THE FOLLOWING IMPLOXEES

(SEPARATE FIGURES FOR EACH CLASS

OF EMPLOYEES SHOWN): SPECIAL AGENTS, CLERICAL EMPLOYEES.

2. EXPECTED TOTAL MILEAGE TO BE TRAVILED BY BUREAU

CARS USED IN THESE INVESTIGATIONS, INCLUDE ANY ANTICIPATED USE

OF PERSONALLY OWNED CARS.

3, ANY UNUSUAL OR OUT-OF-THE ORDINARY COSTS ANTICI-

PATED, SUCH AS CHARTERING AIRPLANES, RENTAL OF SPECIAL OFFICE

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TELETYPE TO ALL SAC'S

RE: NEW LET MOVEMEN! - VIOLENCE

100-446997-73

SPACE, LEASED TELEPHONE LINES, ETC, THESE SHOULD BE ITIMIZED.

1. PEAR NUMBER OF SPECIAL AGENTS EXPECTED TO BE

ASSIGNED TO THESE INVESTIGATIONS AND THE NUMBER EXPECTED TO

BE REGULARLY ASSIGNED TO IMPLEMENT THESE PROGRAMS.

YOU SHOULD INSURE YOUR ANALYSIS IS COMPREHENSIVE

AND INCLUDES CORRELATIVE ASPECIS OF THESE INVESTIGATIONS.

FOR THE PURPOSES OF BUREAU INVESTIGATIONS, A CONMUND

IS DEFINED AS A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN ONE LOCATION

WHO PRACTICE COIMUNAL LIVING, I.I., THEY SHARE INCOME AND

EXPENSES AND ADHERE TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF A MARXIST-LENINIST-

MAOIST-ORIENTED VIOLENT REVOLUTION.

A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION EXISTS THAT PERSONS HAVING

A PAST HISTORY OF PARTICIPATION IN VIOLENT LEFTIST RADICAL

ACTIVITY, OR LEFTIST TERRORIST ACTIVITY, LIVING IN A COMMUNAL

RELATIONSHIP CONSTITUTES A COMMUNE WITHIN THE ABOVE DEFINITION.

WHEN INFORMATION IS RECEIVED BY AN OFFICE THAT

INDICATES A COMMUNE EXISTS, FALLING WITHIN THE ABOVE DEFINITION,

IT IS INCUMENT UPON THAT OFFICE TO CONDUCT SUFZICIENT INVESTI-

GATION TO DETERMINE THE IDENTITY OF ALL MELBERS. EACH MEMBER

MUST BE INVESTIGATED AS A SUSPECTED EXTREMIST WITHIN THE FRAME-

WORK OF EXISTING INSTRUCTIONS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THEY SHOULD

BE INCLUDED ON THE SECURITY INDEX. EVERY EFFORI MUST BE MADE

BY THE OFFICE TO OBTAIN INFORMANT AND/OR SOPHISTICATED COVERAGE

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TELETYPE TO ALL, SAC'S

RE: NET LEFT MOVIMENT - VIOLENCE

100-446997-73

OF THE COMMUNE AND ITS PARTICIPANIS TO DEVELOP ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE

OF ANY: PLANNED VIOLENCE SO THAT PREVENTATIVE ACTION CAN BE

INITIATED AND PROSECUTIVE ACTION BROUGHT TO BEAR WHERE POSSIBLE.

SUTEL. RESULTS TO REACH THE BUREAU BY APRIL. TWENTY NEXT.

NOTE:

See memprandum C. D. Brennan to W. C. Sullivan,

dated 4/16/70, captioned as

above, prepared by RLS:mst.

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CiTIONAL FORM NO, 10

5010-10

MAY 1882 ECIFION

GSA GEN, REG, NO, 27

• • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

1 - Mr. DeLoach

MI.

-

Mr.

J. P. Mohr

N. P. Callahan

- Mr. J. J. Casper

TO

Mr. V. C. Sullivan

DATE:

1

May 1i, 1970 MiL

W. M. Felt

FROM

: C. Do Brennan

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- Mr.

.

H. Gale

Mr.

W.

C. Sullivan

- Mr. C.

D. Brennan

1 - Mr. Shackelfond

1.

SUBJECT: -NEW LEFT MOVEMENT - VIOLENCE

1 - Mr. Preusse

і !

INTERNAL SECURITY - MISCELLANEOUS (WEATHERMAN)

г45.

Tole

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Felt.

Gale

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Soyars -

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PURPOSE: To obtain approval for the attached airtel

taptement he tea ta valiane mangosation or Keye feracos

terrorism

2 limits of available manpower.

BACKGROUND: Director prevously approved implementation of

intensified investigations of New Left terrorism with available

manpower recognizing no additional manpower will be available

until after July, 1971.

Attached C. D. Brennan to W. C. Sullivan memorandum,

14/30/70, recommended implementation and Mr. Soyars' Addendum

thereto

opposed it until a determination was made at Seat of

Governnent as to what programs the manpower would come Iron.

The Director concurred with Mr. Soyars.

A previous field-wide survey disclosed 451 Agents

regularly assigned and 741 for peak periods were necessary for

full implementation.

The recommendation (attached memorandum,

4430/70) to implement intensification now with available manpower

was made to cope with an imnediate and accelerating problem.

Implementation cannot be instantaneous, as to manpower needs,

and it is anticipated manpower can be shifted to this work

based on the judgment of individual Special Agents in Charge

as to the essential work to be done in that office and priority

need there for Agents to begin implementation of intensive

investigations of New Left terrorism.

• It is also recognized

considerable work reductions are to be made in other areas of

work within the next 60 days to free additional Agents for this

work.

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specitically, reductions or elimination of SpecItIc

security programs should free 31 men. Lettersto all Special

Agents in Charge are being prepared along this line.

Bureau

teletype 4/29/70 stressed

need for shift of personnel from "DId

and this is being closely

100-446997-73

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sniutir:

Memorandum to Mr. W. C. Sullivan

RE: NEW LEFT MOVEMENT - VIOLENCE

100-446997-73

followed. Changes approved by the Executive Conference con-

cerning handling of interstate Transportation of Stolen Motor

Vehicles (ITSMV) cases and Deserter matters should be in effect

about 1/1/70, and should release about 216 Agents.

In addition, continuing scrutiny is being given a11

our operations to insure maximum utilization of manpower on

essential work, and the Inspection Division, now in New York

and later in Washington Field and other offices, will pursue

this objective.

OBSERVATIONS: It is not believed we should delay implementation

of these intensified invastigations pending availability of 451

men. Implementation

- shoul

hegin, within limitations as described

above, bearing in

mind cortain manpower shifts are available now

with more forthcoming.

The need for manpower adjustments between

Offices will be closely followed. As the rate of implementation

Increases, the field will in about 60 days be able to shift a

considerable number of men to New Left terrorism investigations.

An assessment of the manpower situation by office to reach the

Bureau by 6/15/70 should

give us a realistic view of the manpower

situation at that time.

The tragic, violent aftermath of violence and destruction

on our campuses following the President's speech on Cambodia is

a clear warning of the impact of New Left terrorist philosophy

and advocacy of street action, The ability of radical activists

to seize

a controversial issue and whip up violent reaction

among large crowds is again demonstrated. The threat to the

Nation's ability to function in a crisis

situation posed by

New Left extremists has never been more clearly drawn. This

grave threat requires immediute and positive steps be taken to

fulfill our responsibilities for protection of the internal

security of the Nation.

Implementation of our intensified

investigations of New Left terrorism along the above

lines within

the limitations of available manpower

is imperative.

RECOMMENDATION: The attacked airtel to the field be approved to

begin rapid implementation of intensified investigations of New

Left terrorism, briefly indicating steps the Bureau is taking

along the above lines to permit reassignment of manpower.

also instructs the field to submit by 6/15/70 an assessment of

their manpower situation at that time.

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dated

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1, 2, 3

5/1/10

Airtel

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NL. 1.

VioLence

1-

DeLoach

1 - hr. J. P. Mohr

5/13:/70

- Mr.

N. P. Callahan

- Mr.

Mr.

J.

J.

Casper

W.

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J.

M.

Felt

H. Gale

W. C. Sullivan

1

- Mr.

C. D. Brennan

- Mi. Shackelford

1 - Mr. Preusse

MAILED 2

MAY 1 4 1970

To: SAC, Albany

From: Director, FBI (100-446997-73)

"NEW LEFT MOVEMENT - VIOLENCE

IS - MISCELLANEOUS

(WEATHERMAN)

BUDED 6/15/70

ReButel 4/17/70 sets forth six specific areas of

investigation of New

Left terrorism considered for intensifi

cation.

Begin implementation of investigations of New Left

terrorism promptly with available manpower and scale of

implementation should be as rapid as possible.

For purpose of investigations of these individuals,

New Left terrorist is described as one who adheres to Weatherman

ideology of advocating a Marxist-Leninist revolution now and

terroristic tactics in furtherance of revolution.

Activist

may or may not belong to an organization which adheres to this

Ideology.

Using this definition, an arrest during course of

violent

Weatherman action, such

as "National Action" held in

Chicago in October, 1969, gives reason for rebuttable presumption

that arrested person is adherent to Weatherman ideology of

violence and revolution described above.

Mere denial of

adherence to Weatherman ideology during interview would not be

COMM-FBI

adequate rebuttal.

Because of serious consequences to public

safety involved, extensive and exhaustive investigation to

positively disprove such adherence to Weatherman ideology must

exist prior to closing any investigacion. i.

REC

It will be especially important during this investi

gation to not only establish

the potentisel Mangruliness of all

those following Weatherman ideology,

residence.

but also their place of

Communal living follows

• Weatkorman litoseyle and

guide to individual's adherence to Weatherman ideology.

2 - All Offices

WRP inst

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SEE NOTE PAGE THREE

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Tolson

DeLoach

Walters

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Casper

Callahan

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Sullivan

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Holmes

Gandy

6 MAY 2P 197

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Airtel to SAC, Albany

RE: NEW LEFT MOVEMENT - VIOLENCE

100-446997-73

Il individual resides in communal existence follow instructions

concerning these investigations set forth in retel. Determine

the source of income of these individuals. Valuable information

may come from establishing close liaison with local police

sources who have interest in these individuals because of their

propensity for violence and increased use of narcotics.

Consider all individuals falling in categories noted

for inclusion in Priority I of Security Index unless investigation

dictates otherwise.

Advise Bureau of your reasoning it not

included. If individuals are already on Security Index, you must

have established sources who can closely follow their

currEnt

whereabouts. Advise Bureau by letter every 45 days of individuals

in Priority

• I of Security Index, in these categories, of their

current residence and any other

pertinent information developed.

Consider all individuals defined previously for interview

during investigation. Adhere

to Bureau instructions concerning

interviews of security subjects. Purpose of interviews is three-

fold; to determine their cooperativeness with FBI, to possibly

develop them as informants and to ascertain if they have any

knowledge of Weatherman members currently wanted under the

Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution warrants.

2o facilitate handling at Bureau, all reports and other

communications on individuals falling within defined caregories

will include the name Weatherman in the character whether or not

he is a Weatherman member, e.g.: SM - SDS (Weatherman), SM - ANA

(Weatherman) and SM . C (Weatherman) • Bureau expects close coopera

tion among all offices, and while one office may be considered

office of origin, any office with leads must handle same promptly

and efficiently.

Bureau will not tolerate a lackadaisical approach to

this matter.

Potential propensity for violence by individuals

adhering to violent tactics of Weatherman group makes it our

responsibility to keep on top of situation.

Agent personnel

must be aware of possible criminal violations on part of these

individuals and submit communications to Bureau under appropriate

caption if warranted. If local warrants are issued on these

individuals and facts are present, consider contacting local law

enforcement agencies to determine

if there is justification for

FBI entering case under Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution

statute.

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Airtel to SAC, Albany

RE: NEW LEFT MOVEMENT - VIOLENCE

100-446997-73

Due to escalating nature of New Left terrorism, submit

original and two copies of monthly airtel beginning 6/1,70,

setting forth: (1) identities and location of communes or

organizations under investigation that adhere to Weatherman

ideology (2) number of cases opened during month on individuals

under categories previously mentioned (3) total number of cases

on these individuals presently under investigation (4) informant

coverage used against specific communes and organizations that

fall within defined categories, and (5) brief summary of New Left

oriented violence occurring in area during preceding month and

action taken.

Above instructions supersede those in Buairtel

to selected offices,

3/12/70, under caption "Students for a

Democratic Society (Weatherman), IS - SDS."

Problem of New Left violence and terrorism is serious

one and is growing.

We must handle it at this time with existing

personnel complement of Bureau.

As rapidly as possible begin

shifting personnel to this work from other work areas, except

for personnel specifically designated for organized crime work,

with emphasis on accomplishing necessary objectives rather than

desirable ones. Closely scrutinize work load fluctuations and

changes in your office. To secure manpower a continuing study

is being made at Bureau and by Inspection Staff to curtail work

requirements and streamline. Refer to SAC Letter 70-25(B),

5/5/70.

Major changes are

contemplated around 7/1/70 in handling of

ITSMV and Deserter matters to enable more significant diversion

of manpower. Instructions will be forthcoming on this.

Bureau recognizes Agent personnel estimate sent in reply

to Butel 4/17/70 is not binding and you are not required to build

Up to any specific estimated figure. Bureau is concerned primarily

with getting vital aspects of intensification of these investigation

accomplished.

Suairtel 6/15/70, under this caption advising degree of

implementation achieved and number of Agents you have added to

these matters.

NOTE:

See memorandum C. D. Brennan to W. C. Sullivan, captioned

as above, dated 5/11/70, prepared by WNP:RIS:mst.

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TO

OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

5010-106

MAY 1962 EDITION

GSA GEN.

REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES G

RNMENT

Memorandum

Mr. W. C. Sullivan

FROM : C. D. Brennan

Tolson

DeLoach

Walters.

1 - Mr. DeLoach

Moht -

1

- Mx.

W. C. Sullivan

Bishop

Casper

1 - Mr. J. J. Casper

Caltahon

Corrad

1 - MI. C.

D. Brennan

Feit

DATE:

May

14, 1970

Gale

I - Mr. R. I. Shackelford!

Soyars

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gandy .

SUBJECT:

STUDENT AGITATION

IS - MISCELLANEOUS

3...

PURPOSE:

shoe red

To obtain approval of attached airtel to all offices

1 emphasizing the need to develop specific information about

campus violence concerning movement of known agitators, funding,

non-student status of agitators, communication

campuses and identity of those arrested.

links between

BACKGROUND:

In accordance with your instructions in line with

specific directions of the Director, the field is being

instructed to intensify efforts to develop more specific

information along the above lines.

The need for developing this type of information, which

could be used for possible prosecutive purposes, was the subject

of a letter from the Internal Security Division of the Department

dated 2/18/69, and forwarded to the field with appropriate

instructions by letter to all Special Agents in Charge number

69-15, dated 3/4/69.

OBSERVATIONS:

In view of the recent nation-wide, violent, campus

oriented

disturbances involving numerous instances of arson and

other terrorism, there is a clear need to remind the field of

these existing instructions.

It is essential, also, to alert

the field to possible links between off-campus terrorists, such

as Weatherman groups, and the extremely violent activity taking

place on campuses in

the recent past.

Every effort must

be made

by the field to pinpoint causes of campus violence as to subzersive

individuals and groups being involvere 18l2-bcnei in mee

RECOMMENDATION:

REC 18

MAY 20.1970

The attached airtel to all gifices along

the above Lines

be approved.

Enclosurelegst

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W. C. Sullivai

I - Ax. 5s/1s/2asper

L - Mr. C. D. Brennar

1 - Mr. R. L. Shackelforc

Airtel

To: SAC, Albany

From: Director, FBI (62-112228)

OSTUDENT AGITATION

IS - MISCELLANEOUS

PERSONAL ATTENTION

MAY 1 81970

heat

ReSAClet 69-15, dated 3/4/69, captioned as above.

Enclosed Departmental letter to reSAClet detailed

specific areas of interest to the Department in campus

disorders, looking toward possible prosecutive action.

Because of extreme New Left oriented violence on

campus at this time, it is imperative these instructions be

reviewed by Agents handling these matters. Of particular

importance is emergence of philosophy of violent Marxist-

weninist revolution now, typified by weatherman group.

It is

imperative New Leit extremist involvement in campus violence

Ape pinpointed to bring prosecutive action to bear where

possible. Also, agitational activities prior to and during

vioLent campus disorders by subversive groups on campus must

be fully determined and reported 62-112298-1 20L

Indicat EXsl65 Polinated agitational activity

between campuses must be fully explored for evidens MArt20 1970

planned conspiracy

to commit violence and terrorism. Determit

ing communication links between subversive campus groups, along

conspiratory lines, is an essential part of these investigations

and must be pursued. Use of campus radio transmitters for

this purpose is known to have occurred.

should be promptly furnished Bureau so that Federal Communications

Commission monitoring can be instituted concerning license of

that transmitter.

Offices should be alert to monitoring such

transmitters during disturbances for intelligence information.

Tolson

DeLoach

Walters -

Mohr.

Bishop

Casper

Callahan -

Conrad.

Felt

Galf

Sullivan

Tavel.

Soyars

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Tandy

Zechfran

2 - All Offices (PERSONAL ATTENTION)

RLS :mst

(124)

MAY 25

197050

TASIES

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Airtel to SAC, Albany

RE :

STUDENT AGITATION

62-112228

The Bureau has noted an increasing tendency toward

loose reporting of campus disturbances along lines of news

media accounts. You are to comply with existing instructions

to identify organizing groups or individuals, include subversive

background where available in reporting communications, and

include organization primarily responsible in descriptive

Mere reporting of numbers involved and action engaged

in will not be tolerated. These matters must receive expeditious

attention, and close supervision.

NOTE:

See memorandum C. D. Brennan to W. C. Sullivan,

dated 5/14/70, captioned as above, prepared by RLS:mst.

:

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Airtel

I - Ax. D. P. White

8/20/70

1 - Ix. E. B. Griffith

1.

• Miss luir

I. - Mix. W. N. PreuSSe

To:

SACs, Albany

Atlanta

Baltimore

Bos ton

Chicago

Cleveland

Detroit

Houston

Jacksonville

Los Angeles

From: Director, FBI

NEX LEFT MOVEMENT

KEY ACTIVISTS

Mi lwaukee

Newark

New Orleans

New Yorks

Philadelphia

San Diego

Seattle

San Francisco

Salt lake City

NFO

In view oi propensity

• for violence of those individuals

designated as Key Activists and the fact that a number of them

are currently Bureau fugitives, it is desired that recipieni

Offices which are origin in all Key Activist cases

at this time

promptly submit to the Bureau under individual caption sufficient

handwriting specimens of each Key Activist which will be placed

In the National Security File maintained by the laboratory.

you do not have sufficient handwriting specinens to submit,

appropriate investigation must be conducted to obtain such a

specimen.,

#NP:djr

MAILED 615)

AUG& $ 1970

COMM-FBI

EX 11U

REC 83

1-511

Tulson

Sullivan

Mohir.

Bishop -

Brennan, C.D.

Collahan

Casper.

Conrad

Feit.

Gale

Rosen

$606

Tavel

Waltery

55 AUG 28-19110

soyar

rele. BCT?

1970 i vi

Holmes

Grandy

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TYOT TOT

GST GEN. KEG. NO. 27

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

: Mr. C. D. Brennan,

FROM : R.. L. Shackelfor

SUNJECT: NEW LEFT AND BIACK EXTREMIST

TERRORISM

INFORMANT COVERAGE

PURPOSE:

1 - Mr.

C. Sullivan

1

-NY.

P.

Mohi

1 - Mr. M.

M.

Felt

DATE: 9/3/70

1 - Traning Division

1

- Mr. C.

D. Brennan

. ~ Mr. G. C. Moore

(Route through for

review)

1 - Mx. R. L. Shackelford

. - Mr. R. Strain

Tolstil -

Sullivan -

Mohr _

Bishop -

Bronnan. C D

Callahan

Casper

C'onrad

fiell..

Gale

Rosen

Tivol

Waltors

Soyars

Tele. Room

Holmes

Gandy

To recommend that

each office be instructed to develop

new initiatives and programs in the development of sources to

penetrate extremist groups including communes and their underground

newspapers.

BACKGROUND :

By aictel 3/12/70 to all offices captioned "SDS

(weatherman), IS - SDS," the field was informed of the growing

terroristic acts of extremist groups and the need to develop

new informants to report on these organizations.

On 5/13/70 an

airtel was sent to all offices captioned "New Left Movement -

Violence, IS - Miscellaneous (Weatherman) " which established a

procedure whereby each office was to submit an airtel to the

. ^

Bureau by the first of each month outlining five categories

including the following information: (1)

identities and location}:

of communes or organizations under investigation that adhere to

Weatherman ideology, (2) number of cases opened during month on

individuals under categories previously mentioned, (3) total

number of cases on these individuals presently under investigation

(4)

informant coverage used against specific communes and

organizations that fall within defined categories, and (5) brief

summary of New Left-oriented violence occurring in area during

preceding month and action taken.

The recent terroristic acts by these groups indicate

a need for new and imaginative steps in the development of its

sources to be included in.

"Item 4 of the monthly airtel outlined

above.

EX-109 REC5714-455419-500

Accordingly, each field office is being advised to

initiate a program to develop these needed sources and to

incorporate this information in their monthly airtel to enable

-the Bureau to carefully

evaluate the field's progress and advise

sif 14 HiJoffices of the successful programs implemented by some of

the

field offices.

00S-700-7469

con 75-8-70

15 SEP 11 1970

OCT Z;

5

1370

(9:)

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SEP 1.4 1370

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Memorandum to Mr.

C. D. Brennan

RE:

NEW LEFT AND BLACK EXTREMIST TERRORISM

100-446997

RECOMMENDATION:

That the attached SAC Letter be approved and sent.

No Handbook or Manual changes necessary.

cu/11

She

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=.

OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

5010-106

MAY IPEZ FONION

A GIN. I°G. NO. 27

UNITED STATES

VERNMENT

Memorandum

"...:*:

:!:.

TO

: Mr. W. C. Sullivan

FROM : C. D. Brennan

1 - Mr.

DeLoach

I - MI.

J. P. Mohr

1

~ Mr. Felt

DATE:

March 12, 1970

1 - Mr. Casper

1 - Mr.

W. Co

Sullivan

1 - Mr.

C. D. Brennan

1 - Mr. Shackelford /

SUBJECT:

NEW_LEFT. MOVEMENT - FINANCES

IS - MISCELLANEOUS

PURPOSE:

To obtain authority for the attached airtel to

field requesting financial information concerning New Left

attached a ted to the

groups.

BACKGROUND:

By memorandum C. D. Brennan to W. C. Sullivan, dated

11/7/69, the Director approved a letter to all offices pointing

out the

recurring allegations that various tax exempt charitable

foundations have contributed large sums ot money, directly or

indirectly, to the Movement. It was also pointed out similar

allegations recur concerning financial "angels." The field was

instructed to be particularly alert to such allegations and any

information developed along such lines should be promptly reported

to the Bureau with recommendations as to whether additional

investigation is warranted.

By letter dated 2/26/70, in response to a specific

request, we furnished the White House with material concerning

income

sources of revolutionary groups. Such an inquiry is

indicative of the high-level interest in the financial aspects

of revolutionary activity.

Because of the sensitive nature of any direct intensive

financial investigation of large foundations or funds, prominent

wealthy individuals who limit their activities to financial

support, or politically oriented groups such as the Vietnam

Moratorium Committee, embarrassment to the Bureau would likely

result. It must also be noted such financial support is so

diverse as to frequently be in the form of furnishing bail money

to persons jailed during disturbances, purchase of equipment,

16

enclosure it 1.1i

REG 89-570

100-446997-70

RUS mst

V(8)

E8-118]

CONTINUED OVER"

ENCLOSERE

5EMAP.

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Memorandum to Mr. W. C. Sullivan

RE: NEW LEFT MOVEMENT - FINANCES

and underwriting costs of large rallies or meetings. Such

aid rarely would be picked up in our review of bank records

of the organizations involved.

OBSERVATIONS:

In order to put these recurring allegations into

perspective and be in position to be responsive to future

nigh-evel inquiries along this line, it would be desirable

to obtain from the field a comprehensive survey of known

instances of financial aid by foundations or funds, prominent

or wealthy individuals, or politically oriented groups, at

the same time it would be a propitious instance to reiterate

the Bureau's interest in these matters on a continuing basis.

RECOMMENDATION:

The attached airtel to the field be forwarded

containing instructions along the above lines.

WBS

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Airtel

I - Mr. DeLoach

3/16/70

I - Hr. J. P. Mohi

1 - 15.

Felt

1 - Ex. Casper

1 - MI•

#. C. Sullivan

1 - Mr.

C. D. Brennan

1 - Mr. Shackelford

To: SAC, Albany

From: Director, FBI (100-446997-70)

NEW LEFT MOVEMENT - FINANCES

IS - MISCELLANEOUS

BUDED 4/2/70

PERSONAL ATTENTION

MAILED 3

MAR 1 € 1970

COMM-FBI

ReBulet dated 11/10/69.

The above referenced letter directed your attention

to the nood to develop information indicative of support of

the New Left Movement by tax-exempt charitable foundations

or financial "angels" Allegations of this type oi support,

as well as support by politically orlented groups such as the

Vietnam Moratoriun Comnittee to Ind the War in Vietnam

continue to circulate.

Because of interest in the sources of funds of

subversive and revolutionary groups exhibited by high officials

of the Government it is essential to get the above allegations

into proper perspective.

You are instructed to survey your files to determine

any instances where linancial support, including gifts of

equipment or facilities, has been furnished to New Left groups

or individuals by 1) tas-exempt charitable foundations or

funds; 2) prominent or wealthy naividuals,

or other individuals

who have contributed over $1,000 in a single contribution;

3) politically oriented groups including unions. Such support

would include and not be limited to, furnishing bail money to

arrested demonstrators, furnishing printing equipment or office

and underwriting the cost of conventions or rallies.

Individuals and organizations listed should be. documented

where possible.

REG- 89.

169

2 - A11 OffiCES

(PERSONAL ATTENTION)

EX-212)

Kord

Tolson

DeLoach

Walters.

Mohr

Bishop

Casper

Callahan

Conrud -

Felt -

Gale

Rosen

Sullivan -

Tavel -

Soyars -

Tele. Room inger

Holmes c

Ganly -

MAR 2 0 1970

MAIL. ROOM

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Airtel to SAC, Albany

RE:

NEW LEFT MOVEMENT - FINANCES

100446997-70

This survey is

expected to be exhaustive and thorough.

The results should be prepared in a letterhead memorandum under

the caption of this communication. The deadline of 4/1/70 must

be complied with.

The Bureau's continuing interest in the financial

aspects of New beit Movement investigations, both organizations

and individuals, is being reiterated. You should remain

continually alert for information of this type and insure it

is promptly reported to the Bureau under the above caption.

NOTE:

See memorandum C. D. Brennan to W. C. Sullivan, dated

3/12/70, captioned as above, prepared by RLS:mst.

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0819-1786

(C)

NEW LEFT MOVEMENT - POLICE TRAINING MATTERS -- Recent

developments involving violence caused by New Left terrorists have

increased requests from the field for qualified speakers to appear before

selected local law enforcement officials to discuss New Left extremism

and violence. This subject matter was included in the 1969 Annual Law

Enforcement Conferences and the presentations were highly successful.

The Bureau, therefore, will consider requests from the field for Special

Agents in Charge or, in their absence, Assistant Special Agents in

Charge to brief local law enforcement command and supervisory

personnel regarding New Left extremism and violence at law enforcement

meetings and conferences where attendance is restricted to full-time,

duly constituted law enforcement officers.

In such appearances, you should restrict your comments to

information appearing in the document, "Youth in Rebellion, " previously

provided to each office, to information available to each office in its New

Left quarterly reports, and to data provided by the Bureau.

Any briefings or speeches scheduled for local law enforce-

ment officials regarding New Left extremism and violence should be

reported in advance to the Bureau, utilizing Form FD-132, and your

letter should clearly justify the desirability of the presentation and

should stipulate that all in attendance will be full-time, duly constituted

law enforcement personnel. Each such appearance will be examined closely •

to determine if it is justified and will be worthwhile.

Very truly yours,

John Edgar Hoover.

Director

Enclosure for (A)

No: 1414247-

NOT RECORDZI:

OCT 22 1379

10-13-70

SAC LETTER 70-57

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

5010-106

MAY 1962 EDITION

GSA GEN.

REG. NO. 27

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT'

Memorandum

TO

: Mr. C. D. Brennan

FROM : R. I. Shackelford/M

SUBJECT:

SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS

WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE STUDENTS

DEMOCRATIE SOCIETY AND MILITARY FOR A

LEFT CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS

Tolson

•. Sullivan -

§ Mohr -

1 - Mr:

W. C. Sullivan

Bishop

• Brennan, 1

1 - Mr.

J.

P. Mchri

Callahan

1 - Mr. J. J. Casper

¿ Conrad

Felt -

DATE: 11/3/70

Gale

Rosen

Tavel

Walters

1 - Mr. W. M. Felt

Sojars.

- Mr.

C. D. Brennan

Tele. Room -

Holnes -

1 - Mr. R. L. Shackelfond

1 - Mr. W. N. Preusse

1

- Mr.

W. H. Floyd

1 - Mr.

D.

P. White

1' - Mr.

R. J. Stilling

PURPOSE:

To obtain approval of attached airtel to all offices

which instructs the field to initiate investigation of all

members of the Students For a Democratic Society (SDS) and

procommunist New Left-type campus organizations.

BACKGROUND:

Memorandum dated 10/29/70 from the Executives

Conference to Mr. Tolson recommended that investigation be

initiated of individual members of the SDS and members oî

procommunist New Left campus organizations who follow sDs

ideology. The recommendation was approved by the Director.

At the end of the 1969-70 academic year the

factionalized SDS, with the exclusion of the Weatherman

faction, had a membership of about 2,500 individuals. The

procommunist New Left-type campus organizations have

membership of about 4,000. The purpose of the investigations

of these individuals is to determine the propensity for violence

by members of the above organizations.. Attached is an airtel

to all offices advising of investigation of all members of

the SDS and militant New Left campus organizations.

In order that the Bureau remain aware of the number

instructed to include figures as to cases opened and cases

on the administrative pages of the quarterly New Left

reports.

No handbook or manual changes are necessary.

RECOMMENDATION:

160-432048-3413

EX-106 REC-76

191

That attached airtel be approved and sent.?v. & iss

Enclosure?

6 1N0V00-439048

RUS: jlm,

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~ Mr.

- Mr.

-

hir.

W.

J.

.

Sullivan

i.

Hoar

Casper

felt

Airtel

- Mr.

-c.

D. Brennan

• Er.

kir.

hood hand,

hr.

W.

Is.

Shackelão:

N. Preusse

A.

Floyd

Mr.

1-

Hr .

D.

R.

?.

White

J. Stilling

PERSONAL ATTENTION

To:

SAC, Albany

From: Director, FBI (100-439043)

SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS

WHO ARE TENDERS OF THE STUDENTS FOR A

DECORATIC SOCIETE AND MILITANT NEW •

KEET CALPUS ORGANIZATIONS

Effective immedlately, the lield is instructed to

initiate investigation of all members of the Students for a

Denocratic Society (SDS) and menbers of procommunist, militant

New Left-typo campus organizations who follow SDS auvocacy

oi revolution and violence.

EX-103 REC-47

embers of the SDs to be investigated should include

MAILED. 23

348

COMM-FBT

all members of the various lactions of the organization.

Bureau is aware that many 2D3 chapters are unstructured, and

formal membership is not a requisite torprticipating in sDS

accivity.

campus-oriented groups are clearly symbolic of violence and

Marxist-Leninist revolution on the Nation's campuses. As

their intent has crystallized, the adherence to this philosophy

of revolntion and violence is, of necessity, more inherent

anong menbers and followers.

These groups undoubtedly are

the breeding ground for revolutionaries, extremists and

terrorists.

logic and good judgment should be used in these

investigations, bearing in mind the objective is to identify

potential and

actual extrenists, revolutionaries and terrorists

and to assess their threat to the internal security or tie

Government.

9. NOV 70 1970

mach ortice should include on the adminiscracive

9a225

Tolson.

of luture quarterly New Left Movement renorts infornation aa

Sullivan

to the number of individual cases opened and the number of

Yadir ..

Bishop

individual cases closed in this category during the pertinent

Brennan. C.D.

period of the lew Leit Movement rejorts.

Callahan

Caspor

(onrad

2 - A1I Offices (PERSONAL ATTENTION)

fell

Gale

Roston

Tavel

Mattres

BIS

yogs

"T'et

129)

Gandy -

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Airtel to Albany

Re:

Security Investigations of Individuals

Who are Members of the Students for a

Democratic Society and Militant New

Left Campus Organizations

100-439048

Each individual investigated should be considered

for inclusion on the Security Index.

In the event your

investigation establishes that the subject neets the criteria,

his name should be recommended for inclusion on the

Security Index.

NOTE:

See memorandum Mr. R. L. Shackelford to Mr. C. D.

Brennan, dated

11/3/70, captioned

as above, prepared by RJS:jIm.

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1 - Mr. N. P. Callahan

1

J. B. Añens

1 - No. I. J. Jenkins

BAC, Albany

7/31/75

Director, Fat

(157-23582)

1 - Each Assistant Director

EXERCHISE PHOTOGRAPE AZ3UM (BPA)

EXTRINIST WAITERS

•Mix:. J. G. Deegan

Mr. G. I. Tunstall

A recent survey has been conducted to eveluate

captioned Album,

The field's reaponse, while nor

unanimous, heavily favore the continuance of the iPA.

The feeling was expreased that the Album, although

being ood lesy frequently now than

in the past, still

warrants contimance.

sets a ten of tootie on, Section 221 patching

individuals in extremist. flelá who travel or are likely

to travel extensively""

Accordingly, the album should be

limited to chose pho have e proclivity to travel as wall as

evailable funas to make such traval possible. All offices

should revier all subjects that esch is zesponsible for

Including in the irA to insure valid reasons continue to exiat

for such taclusion.

It the sene time, aldo insure current

photograptis and descriptive date are included.

socily the tiresu of asbjects varranting delction

Exon the IPA and submit FD-432e after jureau approval oi

eacu delecion.

2 - A11 Offices

2 : Uracilia

2 • Mexico City

2 - Faris

1 - Foreign ilalson Unit (Route Through for Review)

Gliicks (144)

NOTX:

See memorandm J. G. Deegan to Mr. W. A. Wannall

dated 7/29/75, captioned "Extremist Photograph Album (EPA) ;

Extremist Matters," prepared by Gilieks.

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'in

ig: 1 of marro

Retyped page (oy

memo i

If lit of micro.

dated

ext 1-29-75

re:

to

Mr. W. #. Wennell

3. G. Deegen

3a = NT.

N. P. Callahan

- Mt.

Adans

- Mr. I. J. Jenkins

7/29/75

1 - Each Assistant Director.

1 - rt. J. G. Deegan

I cHI. G. I. Ianstall

EXTREMISE FROZOCRAPH ALEUR (EPA)

EXTREMISI MAITINS

This is to advise of results of fleld-wide survey

regarding captioned Album and to zeceive approval for

submission of attached letcer to all offices and three

LegaL Atteches (Legets), Attached letter Instructs trat

captioned Album is being continued

but that all offices

should carefully review all subjects included in the iPà

to insure that each qualifies for inclusion therson.

EPA res implemented in 1971 to aid field offices

and Legots in identifying Indian, blaci and white-hate

extremists and extremist informents who travel on behalf of

their orgenizations. HiA has been utilized successfully

In the past in identifying and apprehending ucean fugitives

and has assisted in the expeditious handling of leeds where

photographs and background date were immediately necessary.

Each office hes recently been asked to eveluate

current utilization of the tra and to furnish resulte of its

evalustion along vith reconmendations for continuance of the

KPA. The field's response, tile not unanimous, leavily

favored contimance and indicates that the Album, although

being used less frequently now than in the past, still

warrants utilization.

Several offices indicated that

individuals included on ErA should be limited to those who

tave a proclivity to travel as well as available funds to

make such travel possible.

While this was orignally a

requirement for inclusion on EPA, the status of many individuals

Enclosure

1. - Foreign Laison Unit (Route Through for Revlew)

GrI:eks

(20)

CONTINUED - OVER

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Memorandum to fix. W. E. Wannall

Tie:

Extrenist Photograph Albur (EPA)

hes changed.

Accordingly, all offices are being inscructed to

revier and updece subjects included on the arA, excludiag

chose who so

longer fit the above qualifications.

Distribution of the win is eccently linited to

field pffices, U. S, Secret Service, Epyal Canadlan licunted

Policeland legats irasille, Mexico City and farie.

That the ottached letter, if approved, be sent to

tle field offices and legate.

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1 - Mc. N.

Lallahan

1 - Mr. J. B. Adams

1 - Mr. I. J. Jenkins

1 - Each Assistant Director

5/6/75

1 - Mr. J. G. Deegan

1 - Mr. G. I. Tunstall

SAC, Albany

Director, FBI (157-23582)

EXTREMIST PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM (EPA)

EXIRIMIST MATTERS

(BUDED 6/2/75)

Captioned program was implemented to aid field

offices and Legats in Identifying Indian, black and white-

hate extremists, extremists who were fugitives in jureau

criminal cases, and extremist informants who traveled on

behalf of their organizations. The fPA has been utilized

successfully in the past in identifying and apprehending

Bureau fugitives and has assisted in the expeditious handling

of leads where photograph and background informati on were

necessary.

FBIHQ desires that a study of current field usage

of the EPA be made at this time. Bach field office is

requested to evaluate the current utilization of the EPA

and to furnish results of its evaluation and recommendations

Ior continuance by airtel to reach Ebird by bubii.

17"

1.40

2 - All Offices

77-2358022-46

RNCTISRAIRES

2 - Brasilia

+ 104

2 - Mexico City

2

• Paris

det

EK MAY 13 1975

Lik

1 - Foreign Liaison

E (Route Through for Review e mo

Assoc. Dir.

TT: eks

21Am

MAILED A

GTT

Dop. AD Adm. - (144)

Dep. AD Ins.

MAY $ 1975

Asst, Dir.:

Admin..

-NOTE:

Comp. Syst.

Exs. Affoirs

Files & com. -fugitives and informants who travel. extensively are contained

Gon. Irv. m

Ident. -

in the EPA.

Inspection -

The EPA was instituted in 10/71 and'maintained

Intell. —

Laboratory =

Plon. & Eval, -

<B3

Spoc. Inv.

1AMi

W

an 0 414Y 8 0 19/3

40

"als

Telophono Rm. -

Diractor Sac'y

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Letter to Albany

Re:

Extremist Photograph Album (EPA)

157-23582

NOTE CONTINUED:

in all field offices and Legats, the Central Intelligence

Agency (CIA), United States Secret Service (USSS), and

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) • Currently, other than

field offices, only three Legats, LUSSS and RCMP| currently

possess the IPA. It has been used in conjunction with

several other programs, such as the Key Extremist Program,

Extremist Bureau Fugitive List and Computerized Telephone

Number File. These Programs were discontinued after all

field offices were surveyed and evaluations made that further

continuance was not warranted.

The EPA is kept pending

and

accurate by a yearly review of the subjects maintained

in it, while additions, deletions of changes are transmitted

regularly by FD-432. In order to determine if the EPA is

. of value to the field, a canvass is being made to evaluate

and furnish recommendations in this regard.

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OPTIONAL PORM NO, 10

5010-106

MAY 1962 COITION

OSA GEN, REG, NO: 27

UNITED STATES GOVEKNMENT

Memorandum

TO

Mr. E. S. Millet"

DATE: 7/19/73

FROM

:G. C. Moore, CM

SUBJECT: EXTREMIST PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM.

EXTREMIST MATTERS

Admin, -

Comp. Syst. -

Filos & Com. -

Gon. Inv. -

Ident.

Inspection fe

Intoll..

Laboratory-

Plan. & Eval. -

Spoc. Inv..

Training

Legal Coun.

Cong. Sorv.

Cors. & Crm.

Rosoarch -

Pross Off. _

Telophone Rm. -

Diroctor Sac'

The purpose of this memorandum is to recommend

that a copy of the Extremist Photograph Album (EPA) be furnished

tolU. S. Secret Service.

Through liaison with the Intelligence Division the

secret service verbally requested a copy of the EPA.

To date the EPA has, been furnished to all field divisions,

13 of the 20 Legal Attaches,LCentral Intelligence Agency, and

the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

approved, a copy of the EPA will be reproduced and

forwarded to U. S. Secret Service through Ijaison and appropriate

Manual changes will be made.

RECOMMENDATION:

REG8 157-23582-571

ST-102

A copy of the EPA be furnished to Secret SerficelyG 2 1973

RESCISSON TRAUNSEZASCE

sorted

RuNt

157-23582

RWH: aSO (3)

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore

NoR.

W. Held

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

5010-106

MAY 1902 EDITION

GSA, GEN, REG. NO. 21

UNITED STATES VERNMENT

1 - Mr.

RoSen

Memorandum

1 - Mr.

J. P. Mohr

1 - Mr.

E.

S. Miller

: 1 - Mr. J.

J.. Casper

TO

Mr. E. S. Millefiel

FROM : Mr. G. C. Moore

GENUINA

DATE:

3/30/72

SUBJECT: EXTREMIST PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM

ANNUAL REVIEW

EXTREMIST MATTERS

7686-112

: 1 - Mr. J: K. Ponder

1

- Mr.

W. R. Wannall

1

- MI.

G.

C. Moore

1

- Mr.

1

W.

H. Atkinson

Mr.

W.

E. Burrows

1

— Mr.

H. E. Helgeson

Tolson

Felt -

Rosen

Mohr -

Bishop

Miller, u.S.

Callahan

Casper

Conrad

Dalbey

Cleveland .

Ponder -

Bates

Waikart

Walters

Soyars

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gandy

Vir. Campbell

, E.

Purpose of this memorandum is to:

1) Secure approval

of a letter to all offices and certain Legal Attaches instructing

them to make appropriate review of Extremist Photograph Album (EPA)

• to insure contents current and accurate; and 2) To secure approval

•for a similar review on an annual basis

hereafter.

EPA contains photograph and biographical data for over

550 black and white-hate extremists, black extremists who are

Fugitives in Bureau criminal cases

and extremist informants who"

travel on behalf of extremist organizations with which they are

affiliated.

EPA has proved to be an extremely effective investigative

aid in covering travels of extremists within the U.s.

and abroad.

Each field office and 12 of our Legal Attaches maintain EPA.

There are constant additions to and deletions from the

EPA; therefore, it is deemed advisable at this time, and annually .

is astand additabe

hereafter, to review the EPA to insure its contents

are current

and accurate.

REC-2/57-235821-866

Attached letter lists alphabetically the names of

individuals included in EPA, office of origin, and office of

origin file number.

Letter instructs:

1) Each office to verify

that list contains all names of individuals from their office who

are currently included in EPA. and that individual's name, office

of origin and file number are correctly set forth. 2) Additions,

deletions, and changes in office of origin or file number should

be brought to the attention of the Bureau within 45 days.

3) Information included on FD-432 (form containing individual's

photograph and biographical data) for all individuals included in

EPA from office to be verified as current and complete.

Enclosure kant 3-31-72

APR 10 1972

157-23582

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Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

Re: Extremist Photograph Album

Annual Review

157-23582

After receipt of any required changes, the changes

will be furnished to all offices by Bureau and

at that time

the final list can be compared with each office's EPA to

'ACTION:

1.

That attached letter to all offices in line

with above be approved.

That a similar review be done in March; 1973,

and annually thereafter.

SIKH

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airtel

To: SAC, Albany

REC6UTron: Director, FBI

157-

LA- 104

EXTREMIST PHOTOGRAPA ALBUM

EXTREMIST MATTERS

1 - Mr. J. P. Mohr

1. - Mi. A. Rosen

1 - Mr.

E. So Miller

10/14/71

I - NI.

.

Casper

1 - Mr!

Ponder

23584-7%

M.

Felt

1 a Mitio

T.

- Hir. W.

E.

Bishop

R. Wannall

I

- Mr. G. C.

Moore

• Mr. W. C. Patterson

The name of the Black Nationalist Photograph Albun is being

can on so.

changed to the Extremist Photograph Album as it is being expanded to

include extremists in Klan and sinilar white extremist groups who

come within the criteria as set forth in' Section 1220, Manual of

Instructions.

Revised form FD-432 will be forwarded and, on receipt,

the

original and five copies of the completed form is to be submitted on

individuals in Klan and similar white extremist groups meeting the

criteria for inclusion.

Appropriate Manual changes being made.

2 • All offices

2 - Paris

2 • Ottawa

?. - Mexico City

1 - Foreign- Liaison Desk (Route through for review)

1 • 157÷8415 Black Nationalist Movement,

=-BLaCK Nationalist Photograph Album)

WCP: cal

(137)

;=

i-

MISSONNED COPX FILED LEA

MeM

NOTE:

See memorandum G. C.

Moore to

Mr.

S. Miller, dated

10/13/71,

captioned as above, prepared by WCP:Cal.

Pero

Tolson

Felt.

Rosen -

Mohr .

Bishop

Miller, E.S.

MAILED 12

Callahan

Casper

1971

OCT15

Conrad

Dalbey

Cleveland

Ponder

Bates

Tavel

Walters

ATS.

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SECILE:

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1120-15

TO

FROM

SUBJECT

OPTIONiL FORM NO 10

3010-106

MAY 1962 EDITION

GSA GEN, REG. NO, 37

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

: Mr.

I. S. Millen

ce Moore fCM

EXTREMIST PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM

1 - Mr.

J.

•P. Mohr

1

Mr.

1-

A.

Rosen

Mx.

1-

E.

S. Miller

Mr.

J.

K. Ponder

I - Mr. J. J. Casper

DATE: 10/13/71

I - Mr. W. M.

Felt

1

• Мт .

1

T.

E.

BIShop

-

Mr.

W.

R.

Wannall

-

Mr •

G.

A.

MX .

G.

Day

C.

Moore

3'

- MT.

W. C.

Patterson

Tolson

Felt.

Rosen

Mohr

Bishop ^

Miller, at

Callnhan

Casper

Conrad

Dalbey

Cleveland .

Ponder _

Bates

Tavel

Walters

Soyars

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gandy -

1

EXTREMIST MATTERS

7293-42

aril

6. 46

The purpose of this memorandum

the

recommend that

Black Nationalist Photograph Album (BNPA) be renamed the

Extremist Photograph Album and that it be expanded to include

extremist individuals in Klan and similar white extremist groups

meeting criteria for inclusion.

It is also recommended. the

attached airtel be sent all offices and Legal Attaches (Legats),

Paris, Ottawa, and

• Mexico City, advising them of changes.

The BNPA is available to all offices, Legats, Paris,

ottawa, and Mexico City, Central Intelligence agency, and boya.

Canadian Mounted Police,

Currently it includes a photograph

biographical data and, where appropriate, confirmed felony con-

victions of individuals who are militant black nationalists, leaders

but not necessarily limited to black extremist groups, black

extremists who are fugitives in Bureau criminal cases

extremist informants who travel in behalf of their respective

extremist organizations. Approximately 484 names are included

in the BNPA.

- ro

De

•The BNPA has been a valuable investigative aid in our

investigations of black extremists who travel by making available

photographs and background data. Inclusion of extremist individuals

in the Klan and similar white extremist groups who come within

the above criteria for inclusion in the BNPA would prove equally

valuable. It is estimated that approximately 25 to 30 individuals

connected with Klan and similar white extremist groups will be

added as result of the above.

II approved, appropriate Manual changes will be made

and form-FD-432 will be revised for submission of data

connection with the BNPA.

Enclosureseud

118-166-71

EX-101

REC-60,

141 235801

1 - 157-8415 (Black Nationalist Movement,

Black Nationalist Photogra

Mibum)

OCT 27 1971

• WCP:cal,

(13.) 11

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Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

Re: Extremist Photograph Album

ACTION:

If you approve, the attached airtel will be sent to

all offices and to,Legats, Paris, Ottawa, and Mexico City,

informing them in line with above.

WEP

DEM

GCM

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good.

GK

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

3010-106

MAY 196% EDITION

OSA GEN. REO. NO. 27

*UNITED STATES

VERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

: Mr. W. C. Sullivan.

DATE:

Tolson -

DeLoach

Walters-

Mohr

Bishap

¡Callahan

Contad-

Felt

Gale

Solen

Tavel —

# Soyars -

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gandy -

SUBJECT!

BLACK NATIONALIST MOVEMENT

BLACK NATIONALIST PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM

RACIAL MATTERS

6/8/70

1 • Mr.

DeLoach

1

• Mr.

Mohr

Mr.

Sullivan

Mr.

Casper

1

1

-

MI •

Felt

- Mr.

G. C. Moore

• Mr. Fulton

Sitione

To recommend the approval of the attached SAC

Letter consolidating existing instructions to the field

concerning the Black Nationalist Photograph Album (BNPA) S

and to add this data to the Manual of Instructions.

The BNPA was approved and established in March,

1968, and consists of a photograph and biographical data

of individuals in the racial field who travel or are likely

to travel extensively. It has repeatedly proven to be an

extremely valuable aid to any office in which a black

extremist from another area travels. Experience indicates

that these extremists travel extensively and with the BNPA

an office covering the travel has a photograph. and background

ot the individual immediately available.

154-1412-311

Included in the album all milEC-et black nationalists,

leaders of black extremist organizations, black extremists

who are Bureau fugitives, and our racial informants who travel

on behalf of their respective extremist organization. A

separate form is prepared on such individuals by each office

and furnished to the Bureau and all offices, where a complete

album is maintained. To cover foreign travel, the album is

and to the Beg to the ten tinted o aan the Mexico City,

Intelligence Agency

JUN 17 1970

ENCLOSURE

Various requirements regarding the BNPA have been

approved and sent out on several separate occasions and it

is believed all requirements should now be consolidated in a

single communication which is done in the attached SAC Letter.

Also attached are inserts for inclusion of BNPA information in

the Manual of Instructions.

RAGTAEINT SEET.

Enclosuresh 2-11-70

CONTINUED - OVER

51

13/98415

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'JUN 18 1978

ONCL FILED IN

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Memorandum G. C. Moore to Mr. W. C. Sullivan

RE:

BLACK NATIONALIST MOVEMENT

BLACK. NATIONALIST PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM

157-8415

ACTION:

That the attached SAC Letter consolidating the

requirements for the BNPA be sent and that the data con-

cerning the BNPA be included in the Manual of Instructions.

JAS REN

wett

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..÷

June 8, 1970

1 - Mr. DeLoach

PROPOSED ADDITION TO THE

MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS

1 - Mr. Mohr

1 - Mr. Sullivan

1 - Mr. Casper

Part IV, Section 122, Racial Matters

1 ~ Mc. Felt

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore

Insert as a new Iten number 5 under Section 1220, Bil Fulton

Nationalist Investigations, on page 17:

5.

Black Nationalist Photograph Album (BNPA)

Purpose

Album maintained at each field office as

an aid for identification purposes of individuals

in the racial field who travel of are likely to

travel extensively.

"b. Individuals to be included

Militant black nationalists, leaders of

black extremist groups, black extremists who

are fugitives in Bureau criminal cases, and

ous racial informants who travel on behalf of

their respective extremist organizations.

Information to be included in BNPA

¿ Photograph and biographical sketch, five

copies to the Bureau and one copy to each office

by letter under the caption "Black Nationalist

Movement, Black Nationalist Photograph Album,

Racial Matters."

Biographical sketch to include

descriptive data, brief resume of extremist

activity or position, fingerprint classification,

and statement, if appropriate, that individual is

a convicted felon.

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PROPOSED ADDITION TO THE

MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS

d.

Fugitives

Biographical sketch of a black extremist

who is a Bureau fugitive should not be marked

"fugitive" since album is for identification

purposes only and is not to be used as a basis

for fugitive arrests.

NOTE:

314

The above addition was approved by memorandum

from G. C.. Moore to Mr. W. C. Sullivan dated 6/8/70,

captioned "Black Nationalist Movement, Black Nationalist

Photograph Album, Racial Matters," prepared by ABF:bjr.

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OPTIONAL PORM NO., 10

3010-106

MAY 196Z EDITION

ESA DEN, REG, NO, 27

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

Mr. W. C. Sullivalts

DATE: June 11, 1969

FROM

i G. C. Mooxol

Tolson.

DeLoach

Moh —

Bishop.

Casper.

Callahan

Consad.

Felt -

Gale -

surtival

wve..

Trotter

Tele. Room

Holmes -

• Gandy -

SUBJECT BLACK NATIONALIST PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM

RACIAL MATTERS

This is to recommend furnishing copies of photo-

in the United States to MI-5.

The Black Nationalist Photograph Album contains

photographs and background data concerning leading black

extremists in the United States.

Each of our field offices

and the Legats at Ottawa, Canada, and Mexico City, have copies

of the album.

A black

power conference is scheduled at Bermuda

In July, 1969, and WI-5 has requested photographs of black

extremists who might be

expected to attend.

Photographs

and descriptive data will assist MI-5 in identifying

extremist individuals who appear for the conference,

thus

enabling them to furnish us information concerning the travel

oI these extremists to Bermuda.

ACTION:

5-51

If you agree, a copy of' the Black Nationalist

Photograph Album will be furnished through the Liaison

Section to MI-5.

CAP: ms,t

Nr.

Nir .

Mr.

Mir.

Mr

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NT.

C.

TV

D

A.

C.

D. DeLoach

C

J

C.

B.

A.

Sullivan

Brennan

Moore

Fulton

Parkis

ame

10/16/09

REC 83

151-Fel=

-335

$5 JUN 23 1969

NW 6026.

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MAILED 2

JAN 2 3 1969

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35

SAC, Albany

1-14-69

Director, FBI

BLACK NATIONALIST PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM

RACIAL MATTERS

1 - MI. C.D. DeLoach

. - Mт.

W.C. Sullivan

. = Mr. G.C. Moore

1 - Mr.

Sod.

Papich

j.G.

Deegan

1

- NT. R.M. Horner

Bureau letter 3-11-68 instructed that a Black

Nationalist Photograpn Album be maintained in each Bureau

oifice. Although the original instructions were to include

the photographs of subjects known to travel, it now appears

logical to include the photographs of the principal leaders

of any black extremist organization, as experience has shown

that they can be expected to travel

also.

The inclusion of photographs of racial informants,

particularly those in the Black Panther Party, should be

considered as the availability of such photographs could

simplily investigations when the informants travel outside

their own divisions. Those informants who have traveled for

ther respective black extremist organizations, or who are

COMM-FBr

likelyto do so, should be included.

These photographs and

their descriptions should ba handled just as those of any

other subject and they should not be distinguished in any way

the availability of these photographs has proved

to be an excellent investigative aid and greatly simplifies

the handling of leads by auxiliary offices.

Each office

should review the matter at this time to determine if other

subjects or informants should be included.

for your information, & set of the photographs in

she ALbum has

Police (RCMP)

Legal Attaches

at Ottawa and mexico City.

The RCNe has

begun furnishing photographsa its racial matters subjects

for inclusion in the Album.

REC-125

157-841

2 • All Offices

- Legat,

Ottawa

1 - Legat,

Mexico

City

19 JAN 24 1969

RMH : sfw

(11)

NOTE: Sise

memorandum

I G. C.

Moore

to N.

¡caption, dated 1-15-69, prepared by RMH:Sfw.

"Sull tivan, same

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OPTIONAL PORMINO, 10

3010-106

MAY 1962 EDITION

OSA GEN, REG, NO, 27

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

ar. W. Co sullivable

TO

DATE: January 15, 1969

FROM

: Mr. G. Co MooreC

1 - Mr. C.D. DeLoach

1 - Mr. W.C. Sullivan

1 - Mr. G.C. Moore

More men d- Mr. S.J. Papich

SUBJECT: BLACK NATIONALIST PHOTOGRÄPH ALBUM 1 - Mr. J.G. Deegan

RACIAL MATTERS

1 - Mr. R.M. Horner

Tolson

DeLoach

Mohr

Bishop

Casper

Callahan

Conrad

Felt

Gale •

Rosen

Sullivan

Tave

"Trottei

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gandy

each

office to consider including additional subjects in the

Black Nationalist Photograph Album and to consider inclusion

of the photographs of informants who travel or may be expected

to travel between field divisions in behalf of their black

extremist groups.

Rustlins

instructed each office to buil

photographs of subjects who are known to travel. Each

field division is furnished a

to set up the Album were made on the recommendations of

Agents handling racial matters in the field.

The existence of this Album has proved to be

extremely helpful.

For example, photographs of leroy Eldridge

Cleaver, Bureau fugitive and Black Panther Party official,

were already in the possession of every field office when

efforts were

first made to locate him.

A set of the

photographs has been furnished to the Royal Canadian Mounte

Police, to the Central Intelligence Agency, and to the Legal

Attaches in Ottawa and Mexico City, to lacilitate the nana lo

of leads outside the United States.

Inclusion in the Album of principal leaders of.

each black extremist group, as well as those who are known

to travel, and the inclusion of selected racial informants

would extend the usefulness of the Album.

RECOMMENDATION:

5.R

i former

The attached letter shouldtfalsent to all

offices in line with the above.

Enclosure sent

119-69

EX-1b3

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JAN 21 1969

RNH: SIW

(7)

JAN 31 1969

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SAC, Albany

•Director, FBI (157-8415)

BLACK NATIONALIST MOVEMENT

PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM

RACIAL MATTERS

8/26/68

1 - Mr. DeLoach

1 - Mr. W. C. Sullivan

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore

1 - Mr. R. M. Horner

FD205-Min

-8/20168

ReBulet to Albany dated 3/11/68 concerning the

preparation of a photograph album to include photographs.

o1. black extremists tho are know to travel extensively.

In the future five copies of each photograph

should be submitted to the Bureau to provide for additional

dissemination to the Legal Attaches, lexico City and Ottawa,

and to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Central

Intelligence Agencya

2 - All Offices

REC 46, 57-8415-129

RMH: Imr/

(123): 14L

F0-205-Ny -8/88/406181

i9 AUG 2'7 1968

NOTE:

See Memorandum G. C. Moore to W. C. Sullivan dated

8/22/68, captioned as above, prepared by RYH: Imr.

MALLED 2

AUG 2 G 1968

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JeLoach

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OPTIONAS PORM NO. 10

3010 -106

MAY, 1962 EDITION

GLA GEN. REG. NO. 27

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

: Mx. W. C. Sullival

PROM: Go Co Moore E

DATE: 8/22/68

SUBJECT:

BLACK MATIONALIST MOVEMANT - GELA: *L

PHOTOGRAYH ALBUM

RACIAL MATTERS

Felt w

Gale -

Rosen

Sullivan-

Tavel.

Trotter?

Tele. Rcom

Holmes -

Gandy

The field is being requested to submit additional

copies of the photographs of black extremists .for inclusion

in the Black Nationalist Photograph Album which was approved

by memorandum dated 3/3/68 fron Mr. G. C. Moore to Mr. Sullivan.

In view of the close connection between the black

extremist movement in Canada and that of the United States, the

Royal Canadian Mounted Police has been told that it will be

fumished pertinent reports and photographs for use in investi-

gations of mutual interest.

the Central Intelligence agency

has also requested photographs of principal black extremists

•for use by its representatives in Mexico City. It is felt

that the Legats at Mexico City and Ottawa should also have

these photographs for use in the event they are called upon

to take action regarding black extremists who travel to Mexico

or Canada.

At the present time one copy of each photograph is

submitted to the Bureau.

ACTION:

EX: 10%

If approved, the attached letter will be sent to all

REC 6157-54/5-138

offices requesting the submission of four additional copies of

the photograph of each black extremist being included in the

Black Nationalist lovement Photograph Album.

Enclosurekee

1242 AU

26 3968

RMH: 1mr /

h 5)8-23-68

1 - Mir.

DeLoach

1 - lir. We C. Sullivan

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore

622 5:

1 - Mr. R. M. Horner

. SECT.

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SAC, Albany

March 11, 1968

Director, FBI (157-8415)

OBLACK NATIONAZIST MOVEMENT

PREPARATION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUM

INTERNAL SECURITY - BLACK NATIONALIST

1 - Mr. DeLoach

1 - Mr.

Sullivan

1 - Mr. Bishop

1 - Mr. Casper

1 - Mr. Go C. Moore

1 - Mr, Deegan

1 - Mr. Rushing

At recently completed special black nationalist

conferences held at the Seat of Government, attended by

representatives from 42 field offices, it was recommended

that a photographic album be prepared

and distributed to.

all offices to include photographs and biographical data

on militant black nationalists who are known to travel

extensively. It was felt that such an album would be of

definite benefit in identification of these individuals

should they turn up in different areas of the country.

Those offices having militant black nationalists

residing in their territories who are known to travel

considerably should furnish all other offices in the conti-

nental United States with photographs and biographical

data on the individuals know to fit the above description.

MAILED 2

2 1968

MAR 1

As new subjects are developed, photographs and

Biographical data should be furnished in line with the above.

COMM-FBI,

These albums may be kept in a loose-leaf folder

or by any other means best suited to the needs of the

individual office.

Furnish Bureau copy of each photograph

2 - All Offices

on

oach

op

set

shan

ad

+..

NOTE:

See memorandum Moore to Sullivan, 3/8/68, "Special

Black Nationalist Conferences, February 29, March 1, and

March 4-5; 1968;" "Black Nationalist Movement Preparation of

Photographic Album; Internal Security - Black Nationalist,"

TDR: ihd.

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TO

OSTIONAL FORU, NO, 10

3010-106

MAY 1982 EDITION

GSA GEN. REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES GO

RNMENT

Memorandum

Mr. Sullivan Webs

Tolson.

Callahan

Conrad -

Felt -

rs Gale -

DATE: March 8, 1968

wis Tavel

FROM

Ge Ca Mooreh en

Trotter -

1 - MI. DeLoach

Tele. Room -

Holmes —

1 - Mr. Sullivan candy-

1..0r

SUBJECT SPECIAL BLACK NATIONALIST CONFERENCES

1 - Mr. Bishop

1 - Mr. Casper

FEBRUARY 29, MARCH 1, AND MARCH 4-5, 1968 1 - Mr, G. C. Moore

1 - Mr. Deegan

BLACK NATIONALIST MOVEMENT

1 - Mr.

Rushing

PREPARATION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUM

INTERNAL SECURITY - BLACK NATIONALIST

G.

The recently completed special black nationalist

conferences which ended 3/5/68 took cognizance of the fact

that many militant black nationalists travel extensively

throughout the country and appear publicly at various events,

conferences, and other meetings.

The conference felt that the distribution Field-

wide of a photographic album of those militant black nationalists

would be most helpful for identification purposes should one

of these

individuals show up in a particular field office

territory. It is estimated that this album would not exceed

50 individuals, all prominent in various black nationalist

movements.

RECOMMENDATION:

He pausin

That the field be instructed to prepare such an

album. If you agree, there is attached a letter to all

offices containing appropriate instructions.

Enclosure

EX-114V

1431-66190

1 - 157-8415 (Black Nationalist Movement)

To: and 19) had or

REG- 30

16617-561

WAR 21 1968

APP - 21099

- NW 68264 D

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SSC request 8/20/75, Part III, Item

5

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SSC requests 8/20/75, Fart III, Item 5:

The policy of dissemination of the Racial

Calendar to the field was discontinued by FBIHQ without

notification to the field of discontinuance. Memorandum

ox other materials approving this discontinuance cannot

be located in the file.

For

Retention

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Mr. Sullivan

3/13/68

.G. C. Moore

1 - Mr. DeLoach

1 - Mr. Sullivan.

1 - Mr. Bishop

SPECIAL BLACK NATIONALIST CONFERENCES

1 - Me. Casper

FEBRUARY 29, MARCH 1, AND MARCH 4-5, 1968

1 - Mr.

• Moore, G. C.

1 - Mr. Deegan

BLACK NATIONALIST MOVAMENT

1 - Mr. Rushing

IN THE UNITED STATES

The recently held racial intelligence conference

noted the fact that various black nationalist organizations

frequently call conferences or conventions of various types,

some on a regional and some on a national basis. Some

conferences are called for the purpose of forming new organi-

zations such as is the case in Detroit at the present time

where black nationalist leaders in that city have called for

a national conference in late March of this year for the

purpose of forming a Malcolm X society in honor of the late

Malxolm X Little,

the militant black nationalist leader who

was killed in 1965.

The conference recommended that, based on submissions

• from the field, the Bureau prepare and furnish all offices

on a monthly basis a calendar of scheduled racial events

~ throughout the country which are more than local in nature.

The conference felt that this would be beneficial in field

coverage of these events, noting the widespread travel on

the part of some black nationalists in attendance at various

conferences.

It is believed that this suggestion is entirely

feasible, -that in the Racial Intelligence Section we can

correlate this matter on the basis of information contained

in regula correspondence from the field, and that it can be

furnished all offices on an economical and timely basis.

+1-6601-7034

157-8

1/15 m

1 - 157-8415

TDR: fhd

(9)

(Black Nationalist Movement)

CONTINUED - OVER

NOT RECORDED

876 KAR 28 1968

8 0 APR3

1958

A t.

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Memorandum to Mr. Sullivan

RE:

SPECIAL BLACK NATIONALIST CONTERENCES

FEBRUARY 29, MARCH 1, AND MARCH 4-5, 1968

BLACK NATIONALIST MOVEMENT

IN THE UNITED STATES

1-43

It should result in a savings, in that undoubtedly, intraoffice

communications could be considerably reduced, thus resulting

in a savings in Agent and stenographic time in the field.

ACTION:

If you agree, we will begin the preparation of a

racial calendar of coming events and 'furnish lt to all offices

on a monthly basis. No communication to the field is necessary

at this time and the field will be advised of the implementation

of this practice when the first calendar is issued. Thereafter,

the matter can be handled

by routing slip rather than formal

communication.

2

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

3010-106

MAY 1062 EDITION

OSA GEN, REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

: Mr. Sullivan

FROM : G. C. Moorey en

DATE: 3/27/68

Tolsón

DeLoach

Mohr -

Bishop

Casper

Callahan

Conrad

Felt

Gale

облАті

havel

Trottel

Tele. Room

Holmes -

•Gandy .

SUBJECT: BLACK NATIONALIST MOVEMENT. IN

THE UNITED STATES

1- Sen.

w49

My memorandum of March 13, 1968, recommended that

based on submissions from the field the Bureau prepare and

furnish all offices on a monthly basis a calendar of scheduled

racial events throughout the country which are more than local

in nature. It was felt that this would be beneficial in field

coverage noting the widespread travel on the part of some black

nationalists in attendance at various conferences. This

recommendation was approved by the Director.

The attached letter advises the field of this procedure

and encloses a copy of a racial calendar covering the period

March 30 through April, 1968, and including the National

Convention of the Congress of Racial Equality scheduled for

July 4, 1968. It is proposed that future calendars be forwarded

by routing slip.

ACTION:

i Albary.

If you agree, there is attached a proposed letter to

2a, Albany, copies to all continental offices, with attached racial

calendar.

Enclosures L

ault

59-81

157-8415

TDR: fhd (6)

1 - MX.

DeLoach

1 - Mr.

Sullivan

1 - Mr.

Bishop

1-

Mr.

G.

1-

C.

Moore

Mr

Rushing

Rissany

REG 29 / 57-8415096

EX-116

1: APR 8_1966,

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OPTIONAL PORM NO, 10

5010-106

MAY 196Z EDITION

GSA GEN, REO, NO, 27

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

: Mr. Wo O. Sullivan

FROM :

1

~Mr.

Co

D. DeLoach

1

-MI.

Co Sullivan

1

- Mr. I. E. Bishop

DATE:,

9/2/69

•1 ~ Mr.. Go C. Moore

1 - Mr.

Ao Wells

1. - Mr. Eo R. Stark

SUBJECT:

BLACK NATIONALIST MOVEMENT IN THE UNITED STATES —

IT (RACIAL CALENDAR)

Loach

wohr -

Bishop

Cooper

Callahan

Conrad

Felt -

Gale -

Rosen -

Sullivan

T'avel -

Trotter

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gandy -

GENL

This recommends that future monthly Racial Calendars

include ant a or scheduled affairs which could logically

The Director previously approved a memorandum Go C.

Moore to Mr. W. C. Sullivan dated March 13, 1968, captioned

"Special Black Nationalist Conference, September 29, March 1

and March 4-5, 1968; Black Nationalist Movement in the

United States," which established the procedure of sending a

monthly Racial Calendar to each continental field office.

This

Racial Calendar sets forth the dates of black nationalist type

conferences and pertinent dates concerning racial events and

anniversaries for the coming month. The purpose of the Racial

Calendar is to assist the field in covering these events due

to the wide spread travel on the part of black nationalists to

attend these various conferences and take part in demonstrations

commemorating certain dates.

5-541

It is frequently difficult to categorize pending U

events as being strictly racial in nature.

Cooperation between

black extremists and white subversives has been clearly portrayed

in recent months and continuing mutual assistance can be expected

during affairs of the antifascist, antidraft and anti-Vietnam

variety. For example, a demonstration organized by white

subversives can easily develop into

a racial event.

KEE 3.

It is believed we

3o-1hou1d supplement

152-

8115=

the Racial Calendar

to include major conferences, demonstrations and similar affairs

which are not racial matters

but whichcould-develop into same.

ACTION:

18 SEP 5 1969

If approved, future calendars showing scheduled

racial

events will include items which have been mentioned above.

ERS: 1kk: (7),

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SSC

request

: 8/20/75,

Part

III, Iten

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Assistant Attorney General

Crininal Division

...

Director, FBI

NATION OF ISLAM - CENERAL

EXTREMIST MATIER

1 ~ Mr. J. J. McDermott

1 - MC, J.. A. Mintz

November 13, 1974

-1 - Mr. W. R. Wannall

1 • MI. A.. B. Fulton

1 = ME.

J. G. Deegan

1 - ME.

T. FitzPatrick

Reference is made to your memorando dated

May 16, 1974, and July 1l, 1974, which requested continued

Investigation of the Nation of Islam (NOI) on the basis

that its reported accivities appear to come within the

criteria of Executive Order 10450; may involve potential

violations of Title 18, United Scates Code, Seccions 2101

and 2102 (Riots) ; and represent a potential

threac to the

public safety due to the violence proclivigy ge certain NOI

nembers.

In line with the above basis for investigation.

Chis Bureau has carerully evaluated its investigacive CriteriO

for conducting any active investigation on individual NoI

members. In this regard, an analysis of our investigative

1974

experzence with the NOl. reveals the signiticant Leaders in

mchis organization consist of the male nacional leaders

pporacing primarily out of NOI headquarters at Chicago,

Illinois, and the Minister, Secretary, and Captain of the

=

militant, all male Fruit of Islam (FOL) segnent of each NOI

mosque throughout the United States.

An analysis of 37

actsuof violence over the past two years, in which 59

Lik.

individuals with some present or recent NOt artillaciOn

on assogation have been identified as suspecco osas feces

participants, reveals all were males, and almost 95 percent

Assoc. Dir. -

were ages 18 to 36.

These violent incidents consisted, 0f,J1

Dop AD in: _ actions against rival Muslim groups or other laudected

Asst. Dir.:

Admin.

adversaries; NOI internal disputes and/or disticuttles HERos

Comp. Sys1. -

former or dissident members;

and encounters with police

Ext. Affairs —

Filos & Com. --

otricials.

Gen. Inv.-

(REC-4)

25-330971

Do fit

Ident. -

Inspection _

Intoll.

25-330971

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Plan. & Eval. -

Spoc.Inv.--

Training Th

Lugal Coun.

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Dirocior Soo'y.

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Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division

Considering the above, as vall as related criminal

and violent aspects of NOI membership, this Bureau has

established the following individual investigative criteria

regarding NOI members:

(1) . Full investigation is conducted on all male

national officers; and the Minister

Secretary, and Captain of the FOI, in each

NOI mosque. (These investigations are

closed if aubject of seme ceases extremiat. activity

and/or is determined not to possess

propensity for violence and is not

involved in violation of any Federal law

within FEL jurisdiction.)

(2)

Limited prelininary inguirles, for the primary

purpose of determining propensity for violence,

are conducted on all current male members,

ages. 18 to 36.

Limited preliminary ingulries consisc only of

ascertaining the member's true name, identifying dace,

residence, employmenc and propensity for violence. This

information is to be obtained through established

• sources.

If a limited preliminary inquiry reveals a member has

@ propensity for violence, full investigation is subsequently

condueted.

.. ....x:

...

We will continue to advise you if investigation of

the NOI reveals & reassessment is necessary as to the basis

for sane, or if any substantial polley change ta instituted

by this Bureau as percains to investigating individual NOI

members.

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Assistant' Actorney General

Criminal Division

NOTE:

J. G. Deegan to W. R. Wannall memorandum 10/29/74,

captioned as above, obtained approval. for new investigative

policy for NOI members.

The fleld was advised of this

policy by airtel to all offices 11/8/74, appended as an •

enclosure to 10/29/74 memorandum. Prior to approval of new

policy in above-mentioned memorandum of 10/29/74, preliminary

inquiries were conducted on all male members. Our new policy

will result in an overall reduction of individual cases

opened for investigation in the field.

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28-250

INITED STATES GOV

NMENT

Memorandum

TO

Director

Federal Bureau of Investigation

FROI

SUBJECT

Henry E. Petersen

Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division

Nation of Islam

Extremist Matter

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

DATE:

wells, 22, 2976

shally

A.

Reference is made to my memorandum of May 16, 1974

providing you with our opinion that investigation by the

FBI of the Nation of Islam (NOI) should continue.

In the

interim we have had an opportunity to further consider whetherl:

the NOI's activities appear to violate certain statutes such

as Title 18, United States Code, Sections 231, 233 (Civil

Disorders) ; Z41, 245 (conspiracy to Deprive ana Deprivation of

Civil Rights); and 2101 and 2102 (Riots).

In my May 16 memorandum, I informed you that I considered

it inadvisable to base continued investigation of the NOI on

Executive Order 10450 until the question of the continuation

of the Attorney General's list was resolved. On June 4, 1974

the President signed Executive Order 11785, which abolished

the list and prohibited its use by any agency of the Goverk-

354523

ment. However.

Section 8(a) (5) of Executive Order 10450, as

revised by Executive Order 11785, requires that investigations

conducted pursuant to Executive" Order 10450 shall relate to;

the commission of acts of

force or violence to

prevent others from exercising their

rights under the Constitution or laws

reports indicate that NOI may have engaged in

which deprive citizens of constitutional rights, it woma

still come within the criteria of Executive Orders10452 12 1972

The Civil Rights Division has advised that it has .

received no information on which to conclude that the NOI WAits

has violated any of the

statutes within its jurisdiction (18

VoS.C. $$ 241 and 245), and is unable to express any view as

FIFE

1978

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to whether the continued investigation of the NOI is appro

priate. However, the General Crimes Section of this Division

has recommended continued investigation for the reasons set

forth in my May 16 memorandum and on the basis of potential

violations of 18 U.S.C. $$ 2101 and 2102 (Riots) •

Accordingly, continued investigation of this group is

warranted because

its

reported"

activities appear to come

within the criteria of Executive Order 10450, may involve

"potential violations of 18 U.S.C. 8$ 2101 and 2102 (Riots)

and, finally, represent a potential threat to the

public

safety as described in my May 16, 1974 memorandum:

As I have previously indicated, you should consult

further with the Department to reassess the basis for con-

tinuing the investigation if information is developed that

the NOI

has changed its tactics and objectives and has

assumed an attitude of non-violence.

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5-113a (Rev. 3-21-73)

Intelligence Division

IN FORMATIVE NOTE

Date -

5/20/74

By memorandum 7/28/66, the Internal

Security Division of the Department

requested investigation of Nation of Islam,

a black separatist group, continue and the

Department be furnished investigative re-

sults for examination regarding possible

violation of Federal statutes and/or

designation under provisions of Executive

Order 10450. By letter 6/8/73, to the

Criminal Division of the Department, we

requested FBI be informed if Department

desired continued investigation along lines

of Department's prior letter.

Attached reveals Criminal Division

reply indicating investigation of NOI

should continue, for purpose of collecting

intelligence information the Executive

Branch needs to properly and adequately

protect the nation's security and to

enforce numerous statutes pertaining

thereto. Continued investigation, however

should not be based on Executive Order 10450

since Department is currently reviewing the

Attorney General's list to determine if

continued existence is warranted.

1 - Office of Legal Counsel

WHA: afm

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The field will be informed of data

in attached which will become current

basis for investigation of NOI. We have

also sought Departmental guidance con-

cerning investigations of Klan organi-

zations and FBI ..:roll in Civil Unrest

matters. Attached letter is only reply

we have received to date.

WRITS

2

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„Form DJ-1:

(id

26-65;

UNITED STATES GOT RNMENT

Memorandum

TO

Director

Federal Bureau of Investigation

FROM A

Henry E. Petersen

Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division

SUBJECT:

NOI - Extremist Matter

• DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

DATE: 12

May 16, 1974

Talin

Reference is made to your letters of June 8, 1973,

August 6, 1973, and October 4, 1973, to me in which you

requested an opinion as to whether activities of the Nation

10450, whether any federal statutes had been violated aná

whether the investigation of the NOI should be continued

along current lines. A review has been made of pertinent

IDI sports of the uctivities of the siganization, its

members and activities, and consultations have been held

with members of your staff. As a result, it is our opinion;

that, for the time being, investigation of the NoI should

continue.

With respect to your specific questions, although our

' review of FBI reports indicates that NOI may have engaged

in activities which deprive citizens of constitutional

rights, and, therefore, it would come within the criteria

of Executive Order 10450, the Department is currently

reviewing the Attorney General's list for the purpose of

determining whether its continued existence is warranted.

Therefore,

I do not think it advisable to base continued

investigation of the NOI on Executive Order 10450, until

this question is resolved.

Insofar as any statutory violations may be concerned,

we are seeking the views of the Civil Rights Division and

we are considering further the applicability of statutes

""",

21.0,50

84118

3r

File-S-TF

75-330971

65

5 MAX 17 1974

F&QJUN 1 3 1974

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2

•administered by this Division as to whether NOI's activities

should be investigated in light of statutes over which they,

and we, have jurisdiction.

A basi; for continued investigation was described by

Deputy Ass stant Attorney General Kevin T. Maroney when he

testified efore the Committee on Internal Security of the

House of epresentatives on February 20, 1974. He pointed

out, intr: alia, that without a broad range of intelligence

informat: in, the President and the departments and agencies

of the Executive Branch could not properly and adequately

protect our nation's security and enforce the nunerous

statutes pertaining thereto.

There is, in our view,

sufficient evidence to indicate that certain NOI members

have been involved in disturbances and attacks on police

throughout the country as noted in reports disseminated

to the Department of Justice, other executive agencies and to

the Secret Service in connection with its responsibility for

the : rotecliun ui the Iresident. Under these circumstances,

I feel the Department, and in particular the Attorney

General,

must continue to be informed of those organizations that engage

in violence which represent a potential threat to the public

safety. Therefore, continued investigation of this group is

warranted.

If, during the course of your investigation, information

is developed that the NOI has changed its tactics and

objectives, and has assumed an attitude of non-violence, you

should again consult with the Department to reassess the

basis for continuing the investigation. In the interim,

I will apprise you of our decision as to whether NOI's

activities appear to violate certain statutes, e g, Title 18,

United States Code, Sections 231, 233 (Civil Disorders),

241, 245 (Conspiring to Deprive and Deprivation of Civil

Rights), and 2101'

and 2102 (Riots).

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~ Mr.

J.

T.

A

Mintz

Patrick

October 4, 1973

Assistant Attorney General

Crininal Division

Director, FBI

NATION OF ISLAM - Gru:><

EXTREMIST MATTER

Reference is made to previous memoranda from this

Bureau to the Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division,

dated June 8, 1973, and August 6, 1973, under the above caption.

In the June 8, 1973, memorandun, an opinion was requested

as to whether the activities of the Nation of Islam (NOI) come

within the criteria of Executive Order 10450 ox are in violation

of any Federal statute. Additionally, the Criminal Division was

EXtRA Nfesked if it desires that investigation of the NOI. be continued

along lines we are currently following..

17/1/2y pet Ne Ninet,

In che August 6, 1973, memorandum, the Criminal Division

T.F.

Tas requested# advise of

the scacus of the arorenentioned requests.

REC-285-530911-810-1

As a reply to these requests has not yot been received

by this Bureau,

the Criminal Division 1s again requested to advise

of the status of

then.

NAILED 3

OCT 5 1973

• =

25-330971

OCT 1 - 1973

A-FBI

(5)

NOTE:

WHARME

wkw/pus

CM

•c. Die.

We have been conducting a continuous security-type

• Dir.:

nin.

investigation of the black separatist NI since 1953. Our, most

пр. Syst.

recent authority for this investigation is a Departmental

1 Affoles

os & Com..

memorandum, 7/28/66, directing that the NOI continue to be the

1. Inv. -

subject of active FBI investigation and requesting that the

nt.

poction -

Departnent be furnished results of this investigation for

examination for possible violation of Federal statutes and possible

coratory

n. & Eval. _

designation of the NOI under provisions of Executive Order 10450.

c.Inv.-

the extensive intormation developed regarding the Nol

ining-

•Coun. -

dudes dus livestigation since 7/28/66, by memorandum dated 6/8/73

• 'no Rni..

Зoc'y

a new opinion from the Department regarding the NOI

NOTE CONTINUED PAGE TWO

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Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division

NOTE CONTINUED:

and our continuing investigation concerning this organization.

The Department has not yet responded to this memorandum nor

. to a follow-up memorandum submitted 8/6/73.

2.

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1 = ME

J. A. Mintz

I - Mx. I. IIczPatrick

8/6/73

Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division

Direccor, FBI

0.

NATION OF ISLAM

EXTREMIST MATTERS

GENERA

Reference is made to a previous memorandum from

this Bureau to the Assistant Attorney General, Criminal

Division, dated June 8, 1973, under the above caption.

In this previous communication, an opinion was requested

as to whether che activities of the Nation of Islam (NOL)

come within the criteria of Ixecutive Order 10450 or are?

in violation of any Federal statute. Additionallys

the Criminal Division was asked if it desires chat

investijasion of she NOI be continued along lines we

anermme

currenty following.

vite:

suremant

1 EXTRA SENA

cE sent ti

MRS. Crustinie

I gestics

trailer + 13174762

The Criminal Division is respectfully requested.

to advise of the status of the aforementioned requests.

25-330971

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25-330971

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TF:dIr/Imk!.

AUG 6 * 1973

(5)

3. AUG MY j07?

NOTE:

FEL EX4117,

We have been conducting a continuous security-type

Investigation of the black separatist NOI since 1953.

Our

most recent authority for this investigation is a Departnental

memorandum, 7/28/66, directing that the NOI continue to be the

oc. Dir. -

subject of active FBI Investigation and requesting that the

1. Dir.:

min. -

Department be furnished results of this investigation for

mp. Sys — examination for possible violation of Federal statutes and

1iac possible designation of the NOI under provisions of Executive

boratory — memorandum dated 6/8/73 we requested a new opinion from the

n. It Department regärding the NOI and our continuing investigation

ining — concerning this organization. The Department has not yet

1. Sory. _responded. to our memorandum.

suarch

/AUG 1419732

s off.

phono Rm. -

:tor Soc'y-

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1. • Mr

: A.

MinEZ

1

- Ma

Miller

• Mr.

G

Moore

1. - ME. I:

FitzPatrick

June

8, 1973

lena +6) 39434642

Assistant Attorney Ceneral

Criminal Division

Acting Director, FBI

NATION OF ISLAM

EXTREMIST MATTERS

GENERAL

T.F.

Reference is made to previous correspondence between

this Bureau and the Department concerning the Nation bf Islam

(NOI) and whether its activities come within the criteria of

Executive Order 10450 or are in violation of any Federal

stacuce over which this Bureau has investigative jurisdiction.

Reference is also made to memorandum of the then

Assistant Attorney General, Internal Security Division,

dated

July 28, 1966, advising insufficient evidence was available

at that time to warrant undertaking action against the NOI.

in regard to the above-cited considerations.

This Departmental

memorandum requested that the NOI continue to be the subject

of active investigation by this Bureau and that the results be

furnished to the Deparcent for examination.

The results of'

our continuing investigation of the NOI

name aeda n shed a hu earn it a commander sens a and

communications have

Included details concerning numerous acts of violence resulting

from NOI internal dissension and NOI difficulties with rival""

Muslim groups and other adversaries. Also included has been li

MASpecityC date regarding the Nol seeling and receiving considerable

Einancial assistance from various countries in, and near, ther ly

JUN Emidale Bast.

In recent years, the NOI's influence among

blacks has been significantly

increased as evidenced by dis

fr. Felt

tribation of over 500,000 copies veelly of the NOI newspaper

fr. Baker -

"Muhammad Speals" and transmission of the NOI program via radio

Sr. Callahan

Ir. Cleveland -

to over 100 U. S. cities each week.

The Not concinues to

Sir. Conrad

Mr. Gebhardl

preach a distorted version of the Islomic religion, teaches

Mr. Jenkins.

all whites are "devils" who will be destroyed: by the forces

so Miller, Es. - Of nature, disavows any alleglance, to the United States Government

Mir. Thompson -

and

seeks

to establish a

Mir. Walters

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estimated

seppaate black nation.

Membership 19 m

at over ?.000.

25-33047/-

Mr. Baise.

Mr. Barnes

IPI MOLICE

Sir, Bowere

Mr- Ilerington -

25-33097147

GCM

Mr. Conny -

ferc

SEE NOTE PAGE THO

SIr. Sintz

ir. Enriley

Irs. Hogun -

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Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division

We have been able to keep abreast of pertinent

NOI activities primarily through penetration of the various

NOI mosques throughout the U.S. with live member informants.

Results of this coverage have been forwarded to the Department

on a continuous basis.

It is requested an opinion be furnished at this time,

in view of the considerable additional information furnished the

Department since July 28, 1966, as to whether the activities of

the NOI come within the criteria of Executive Order 10450 or its

activities are in violation of any other Federal statute. Also

advise whether you desire the investigation of this organization

be continued along lines we are currently following.

NOTE :

See memorandum of G. C. Moore to Mr. E. S. Miller,

captioned as above, dated 6/7/73, prepared by IF:crh.

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UNITED STATES C•ERNMENT

Memorandim

living

TO

:Mr. E. S. Mill

FROM :G. C. Mooxe6CM

SUBJECT NATION OF ISLAM - GENERAL

EXTREMIST MATTERS

I - Mr. J..

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1 - Mr. E. S.

Miller

DATE: 6/7:173

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G.

C. Moore

- Mr.

T.

FitzPatrick

PURPOSE:

Mr. Fell -

Mr. Baker -

Mr.

Callahan -

Mr.

Cloveland

Mr. Conrad

Afr. Gebhardt

Mr. Jenkins

Mr. Marshall

Mr. Miller, E.S.

Mr.

Soyars

Mr. Thompson

Tele, Room

Vr. Baise

Mr. Barnes

Mr. Bowers

Mr. Herington

Mr. Conny -

Mr. Mintz

Mr. Eardley

Mrs. Hogan

Attached for your approval is a memorandum to the

Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, requesting an

opinion be furnished at this time as to whether the activities

of the Nation of Islam (NOI) come within the criteria of

Executive Order 10450, or its activities are in violation oi

any other federal statute.

The Department is also being

requested to advise whether the investigation of the NOI

should be continued.

BACKGROUND:

Independent,

members in 120 units,

or Mosques, throughout the United States.

Foreign units exist in Bermuda, Jamaica and British Honduras.

Elijah Muhammad, 75-year-old Supreme Ruler of the NOI, operates

from NOI national headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.

This group

seeks to establish a

separate black nation, disavows any allegiance

to the United States Government, preaches a distorted version of

the Islamic religion, and teaches all whites are "devils" who will

be destroyed by the

forces of nature. NOI beliefs are propagated

weekly via distribution of over 500,000 copies of the NOI newspaper

"Muhammad Speaks" and by transmission of NOI teachings over the

radio In over 100 united states cate let 3a week ya

since mid-l9tL, Nol Interna.

dissension and difficulties

with rival Muslim sects,

and other adversaries, are believed to

save been factors: in at least 20 murders, three bombings,

two

abductions and numerous shootings, beatings and assaults.

In the

past 18 months, the NOI has sought and received assistance from

North African and Middle Fast countries. Libya

has ranted the

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FW3:?

Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

Re:

Nation of Islam

25-330971

NOI a $3 million noninterest loan and promised an additional $6

million of assistance.

Qatar and Abu Dahbi have donated $100,000

and $125,000,

respectively,

and Kuwait has indicated it is

considering a

$2 million gift.

We have conducted a continuous security-type investiga-

cion of the NOI since 1953.

Periodically, and most recently on

July I2, 1966, we have requested the Department's opinion concern-

ing possible prosecution of the NOI under appropriate statutes

or its designation under Executive Order 10450.

The Department

has repeatedly declined to take action against

the NOI citing

lack of adequate evidence of specific acts

by its leaders resulting

in force being utilized or violence occurring, as well as referring

to the quasi-religious nature of the NOI as a

further

deterrent to

successful prosecution. In view of the character and activities

of the NOI, the Department requested by memorandum July 28, 1966,

that the Nol continue to be the subject of active investigation

and that the Department be furnished the results for examination

for possible violation of Federal statutes and for possible

designation under the provisions of Executive Order 10450.

During the period April 2, 1973 - MaY 20, 1913, FIVE

one week in-service sessions of specialized training in blach

extremist matters were conducted at the FBI Academy for selected

representatives from each FBI field office except Anchorage and

Honolulu.

It was the consensus of those attending these sessions

that the NOI certainly warrants our continued investigative

attention in view of its substantially increased

potential for

violence inthe past two years.

As a

considerable period of time has transpired since

the Department's last request for investigation regarding the

NOI, and in view

of the increased propensity for violence of this

group, It appears in the Bureau's best interests to seek :

decision from the Department as to whether a prosecutable violatior

exists concerning the NOI and

as to the desirability of continuing

this investigation.

ACTION:

If approved, the attached memorandum be forwarded to

Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division.

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Asoistant Attorney General REC-GA

Lás Division

for the heting Director, FBI / 00-436351-

W. Back Felt

Acting Associate Director EX-101

CASSIUS MAICEIZUS CLAL, J., Also known as

EXERELEST MATTERS - NATION OF ISLAN

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J, Dalbey

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Poember 27, 1972

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and Belinda All, a/k/a Bolinda Clay v. United States, Civil Ma.

72 € 1156 - M.D. Illinois."

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In referenced letter you advised that in connection

with Muharmad Ali's suit seeking refund of incone canes for

the years 1966 and 1967, plaintiffs' accorneys recently

served incercogatories upon the Deparinent secking ip ascertain.

anong other things, whether this Bureau has investigatory

reports on the Mation of Ision and, if so, requesting that

their concents be described.

You advised Further that in reply to Chese -Jaterrog-

atories you proposed to advise cousti, that such sepprts do.

exist but that their contonts aze privileged.

You indicated

you would appreciate our suggestions should this Bureau have

any differena vieus as to the procedure so be followed In

this letter rogard, ve defer to your judgement concerning your

proposed roply to counsel.

I • Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Internal Security Division

JL: - 100-436351 (Cassius Clay)

1 - 25- 330971 (Nation of Islam)

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Assistant Attorney General

NOTT:

The Nation of Islam (NOI) is a black extremist,

separatist organization headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Muhemod All is an internationally known boxing

figure under suspension from membership in the NOI sue to

his resuning a bozing career in opposition to desires of NOI

national, leadership. His suit for refund of taxes has been

instituted in U. S. District Court for the Northern District

of illinois and

seeks recovery of about $97,000 in paid taxes

based upon a claimed deduction for contributions made to the MOI.

The Department has Indicated it plans to acknowledgé

that the FBI does have prior investigative reports on the NOI

as former Director Hoover during previous Congressional testimony

publicly stated the Bureau's investigacive interest in the HOI.

This reply to the Departnent has been coordinated

with the Office of Legal Counsel Division.

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12/27/72

I. Patrick Gray, III

Acting Director

DRENAL

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Scott P. Crampton

Assistant Attorney General

Tax Division

O'ed

on yellaw

Muhammed ALl.

a/k/a cassius M.

Jr.

and Belinda, Ali, a/k/a Belinda clay

v. United States

Civil No. 72 C 1156 - N.D. Illinois

Ms. Callahan →

Mi. Clevoland

Ms. Conrad -

MI. Dalbey -

Mr. Gonlardt -

Mr. Jon'sins

Mr. Manhall.

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Recently a suit for refund of income taxes for

the years 1966 and 1967, was instituted in the United

States District Court for the Northern District of

Illinois, by Muhammed Ali. The suit seeks recovery

of $97,048.68 for the years in question based upon

a claimed deduction for contributions made to the

Holy Temple of Islam or the Nation of Islam.

In

the earlier of the two years Muhammed Ali allegedly

made a substantial contribution to the organization

and then borrowed the money from it on the same day.

As to that transaction we, of course, are maintaining

that there was no true contribution and that the two

transactions effectively eliminate any claim of

deduction.

year, and as a defense in the second year as well,

we are also contending that the recipient organi-

zation was not one to which deductibility contributions

could be made since, under the statute, part of its

earnings inured to the benefit of certain individuals,

namely its leader Elijah Muhammed and members of his

family.

Evidence available to us indicates that

organization funds were used

to purchase homes, cars,

and other things for such

incividuals."

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Plaintiffs' attorneys have recently served upy

us interrogatories which seek te ascertain, among

other things, whether the Bureau has investigatoly JAN Er 1973

reports on the organizationand, ifiso; requesting

that we describe their contents.

We are preparing

to make a vigorous objection

any measures designed

to attempt to asdortain the contents of the investi

gatory reports of the Bureau and we expect that a

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court hearing on the matter will be held in the near

tuture.

ve have been advised, however,

through

Vr. Maroney of the Internal Security Division, that

the former Director of the Bureau has advised

COn-

gressional Committees in the past, in testimony

which has been made public, that

the organization

was investigated by the Bureau. Accordingly, we

see no point in objecting to disclosure of the

fact of the existence of the reports and we propose

to advise counsel that such reports do exist but

that their contents are privileged.

Should you have any differing views as to the

procedure to be followed, we would appreciate

receiving your suggestions.

Our reply to the

interrogatories is due to be served on December 48, 1972.

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

Director, Federal Bureau of

Investigation

DATE:

FROM

frogs.

Walter Yeagley, Assistant Attorney

General, Internal Security Division

Garcoa

SUBJECT:

NATION OF ISLAM/(NOI)

INTERNAL SECURITY - NATION OF ISLAM

CONT

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

JUL 2 8 1966

Reference is made to your memorandum of July 18, 1966

and to our correspondence in this matter dated March 3, 1964

wherein we discussed the operations of the NOI and particu

larly the type of evidence which would be needed to initiate

actic. against the organization for designation under Sectiona

8(a) (5) of Executive Order No. 10450.

The results of the investigations conducted in this

matter have been closely followed and it is noteworthy that

since our last communication there has been no significant

change as to the character and tactics of the organization.

The Fruit of Islam and Military Girls' Training groups con-

tinue to function and the role of the white man as a devil

and snake continues to be the central theme of all

preachings of the minister in the various temples. It is

also to be observed that the leadership continues to deni-

grate the American flag and advocate disobedience of any

law contrary to the beliefs of the Muslims.

While it is clear that the leadership preacher's dis-

trust of all other groups and that the membership owes

allegiance only to the Muslim Cult, the tenor of the

preachings are in the nature of religious prophecies subject

to, be fulfilled at some unknown future time by the Supreme

power, Allah.

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CONFIDENTIAL

Based upon our study of the available material, it is

out opinion that there is insufficient evidence at this time

to warrant undertaking action against the organization for

violation of Federal statutes within this Division's juris

dictional responsibility or to warrant proceeding against the

organization for designation under the provisions of Executive

Oxder 10450.

In view of the characier of the organization and its

activities, it is requested that the NOI continue to be the

subject of

active investigation and that we be furnished the

results for examination for possible violation of Federal

statutes and for possible designation under the provisions

of Executive Order 10450.

CONE IDENT TAL

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RelY

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It. J. Walter Yeagley

Assistant Attorney General

• Director, F31.

July 18, 1966

1 - DeLoach

• Sullivan

• Baumgaraner

- Bland

1

- Shackelford

CRATION OF ISLAN

Clina

"INTHRAL SECURITS' - NAZION DE ISTAN

Roferenco is nade to previous correspondence

between this Bureau and the Departuent concerning the

Nation of Islan and whother its activities come within

the criteria of Executive Srdor 10450 or whether its

activities

are in violation of any Federal statute over

which thic Bureau has investigative jurisdiction.

Referenco is also nade to your lecter dated

March 3, 1904, advising insufficient ev. dence was

available in your opinion to varrant legal action being

taken against the Ration of

Islan, que to the absence ot

specilic sets by individual leaders adrocating or

approving acts of force and violence.

We have continued

to furnish the Department the results of our investiga

tions in this natter by reports and memoranda.

It is roquested

ax opinion

be furnished at this

time as to whether the activitios of the Nation of

Islan

come within the eriteria of Brecutive Order 10450 03 1ts

activities are in violation of any other Federal statute.

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MAY 1962 EDITION

OSA GEN, REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES GL

MENT

Memorandum

Tolson -

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Callahan

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TO

Mr. Sullivap

FROM: I. J. Baumgarder

DATE:

7/15/66

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SUBJECT:

NATION OF ISLAM

INTERNAL SECURITY - NATION OF ISLAM

PURPOSE:

Sharesard

Attached for your approval is a memorandum to

3. Walter Yeagley,

Assistant Attorney General, requesting

an opinion be furnished at this time as to whether the

activities of the Nation of Islam come within the criteria

of Executive Order 10450 or its activities are in violation

of any other Federal statute.

OBSERVATIONS:

Tiri

The Nation of Islam is an all-Negro semireligious

organization which advocates a doctrine of violent hatred

Of the United States Government and the white race.

oxganization is headed by Elljah Muhammad with headquarters

in Chicago, Illinois. We have conducted a continuous

security-type investigation of this organization since 1953.

Periodically, we have requested the Department's opinion

as to possible prosecution of the Nation of Islam under

appropriate statutes or designation under Executive Order

10450, most recently on January 31, 1964.

The Department has repeatedly declined to take

action against the Nation of Islam, citing lack of specific

acts of force or violence by its leaders or members.

Department makes repeated reference to the quasi-religious

nature of the Nation of Islam as a further deterrent to

successiul prosecution.

Recognizing the threat to the

internal security of the Nation posed by the Nation of Islam,

the Department has requested our investigation be continued

and the names of appropriate Nation of Islam officials be

included in our Security Index and that they be considered

fox apprehension during a period of national

emergency.

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Baumgardner to

Sullivan

Re:

NATION OF ISLAM

25-330971

While no new information has been developed

concerning specific acts by its leaders to cause

acts

of force or violence to be committed, voluminous

additional information has been furnished the Department

since the last request for a prosecutive opinion was made

on January 31, 1964.

The Department apparently has no intention of

authorizing prosecution of the Nation of Islam, in absence

of the Nation of Islam causing large scale riots, in the

virtual insurrection. However, it appears to be

Bureau's best interests to put

the Department on record

once again as to whether a prosecutable violation exists

concerning the Nation of Islam.

ACTION:

Il approved, the attached memorandum be forwarded

to Assistant Attorney

General Yeagley.

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UNITED STATES GOVEN ENT

• Memoranaum

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

TO

Director

Federal Bureau of Investigation

DATE:

March 3, 1964

J. Walter Yeagley,

Assistant Attorney

General, Internal Security Division

SUBJECT:

NATION ON ISLAM NOL.

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CONFIDENTIAE

This will refer to your memorandum of January

31, 1964

wherein you request an opinion whether in the light of the

additional information finished by the Bureau since May 16, 19633

with reference to the above-entitled organization, the activities

of the NOI come within the criteria of Executive Order No. 10450,

or whether its activities are in violation of any Federal

statute

within the jurisdiction of this Division.

79

There is insufficient evidence to warrant proceedings

for violation of any Federal statute within the jurisdiction of,

the Internal Security Division's responsibility.

Section 8(a)

(5) 0f Executive Order No. 10450 provides

for the designation of "any foreign or domestic organization,

association, movement, group, or combination of persons which

is

totalitarian, Fascist, Communist, or subversive, or which has

adopted, or shows, a policy of advocating or approving the

commission of acts of force or violence to. deny other persons

their rights under the Constitution of the U.s., or which seeks

to alter the form of government of the United States by unconstitu

tional means".

The NOI cannot be designated as subversive under

Executive Order No. 10450 unless the evidence available proves

its activities to be in the category of "subversive, or which

has adopted or shows, a policy of advocating or approving the

commission of acts of force or violence to deny other persons

their rights under the Constitution of the U.S.,. ..

The investigative reports

indicate that most of the NOI

temples have Fruit o1 Islam and Military Girls' Training (FOI - MGT)

groups which drill in secret military tactics.

These drills include

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training in judo and karate, and in some instances with guns.

At every meeting the white man is characterized

as a devil,

snake who has tortured the Negro and always will; that this white

devil must be exterminated along with his black sympathizers;

that the white man was alloted by Allah, their Supreme power, a

certain period on this earth and this period is now up; that all

NOI members must await the signal from Elijah Muhammad to indicate

the beginning of the extermination of the white devils to make

room for a Negro takeover of the country; that such a signal

would be forthcoming momentarily.

Moreover, the NOI

leaders,

Elijah Muhammad and Malcolm X and others, preach that they must

have a part of the territory of the United States as their own

exclusive territory together with sufficient financial means

to set them up economically independent. At their meetings,

the

NOI members denigrate the American flag and-advocate disobedience

of any law contrary to the beliefs of the Muslims.

This reported information, however, is insufficient

to prove a policy of advocacy or approval of the commission of

acts of force or violence to deny other persons their rights

under the Constitution of the United States.

The activities reported must be shown to be more than

mere prophecies or utterances

made with the hope of ultinate

For example, while teaching

that the white man must be exterminated they do not say by whom

There should be available evidence to show that th

advocacy. or approval of the commission of acts of violence to deny

others their Constitutional rights is calculated to

incite the

members to action now or in the foreseeable future.:

Evidence

is needed to show the specific acts taken by particular individual

leaders in advocating or approving acts of force and violence;

not that "heads will roll in the streets"

, which could be merely

a prediction, but rather what specific plan of action, directior

or urging has been made to bring about such event: not the abstract

teaching that Allah will cause the desired event,

but the concrete

steps taken by specific individual leaders to effectuate thei

goals.

It is fully realized that such evidence is not easily

obtained even if it exists; and finally there seems to be some

indication that the leaders are becoming more cautious in their

utterances.

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Hiro d. Dalter leagley

Insistant Attorney General

Mirector, FBI

January 31, 1969

NATION ON ESEND

INTERAR. SESTETTY

fines al

•NOX

Hir.

1 - Sullivan

• Hi. Baumgardnes

• lix. Blend

• Ht. Rosach

Raference is made to previous correspondence betreen

this Bureau and the Department concorning the Nation of islam

(ROT)

ant whether its activities come wichin the criteria oi

Executive Order 10450 ow unether its activities aro in

riolation of any Federal statute over wich this Bureau has

Investigative jurisdiction.

Deference is also made to your

letter dated Fay

16, 1903, advising that those was insulticieri

evidence se chat

time to varrant proceedings for violation os

any Federal statute within the jurisdiccion of the Interoal

Security Division's responsibility.

This Bureau has continued the investigation of this

organization and its leadeis because of the ranica..

and violent nature of the organiaation.

continuing investigation have been furnished to the Department.

by reports and memoranda .

It is requested an opinion be furnished at this time

In view o2 tho additional infornation furnished the

Departneut

JAN3 1 1964

COMM-FBI

come antian the criteris or Executive under Lu4ud or whether

its activities are in violation at any other Federal statutes.

25330972

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NOTE:

FEB B 1964

The NOI 1s an all-Negro, Lanatically antiwite organiza.

tion which has headquarters in Caicago,

Illinois. "It has been

under investigation on a continuing basis with the Depsitment

requested at various times to furnish its views 25 to

menorande would support prosecutive action against the NOI.

Tolson

Belmont.

Department has proviously replied much the same as is indicated

above.

Mohr _

The Department has, in the past, requested the Bureau to

Casper -

contlaue its security-type

investigation concerning the leaders

Conrad .

of the organization and/or ats active participating members for

DeLoach

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considoration for apprehension during the period of a national

Sale -

emergency or for Inclusion in the Security Index. In view of the

Rosen -

Sullivan.

additional information furnished the Department since its letter

Trotter

time with respect to possile prosecution of the noi.

0f 5/16/63, it is deened advisable to obtain an opinion at this

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LAUTIE STATES GOV! , NMENT

Memoranavn

TO

:Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation

EPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

DATE:

May 16 1963

SUBJECT:

Jo Walter Yeagley, Assistant Attorney

General, internal Secucity DiviSion

NATION OF ISLAM

This will refer to your memorandum dated February 25, 1963

with respect to the Nation of Islam, wherein you request "to ad-

rise whether the activities of the NOI constitute a violation of

ny Federal statute.'

On the basis of the information furnished by your Bureau to

date, it is the vier of this Division that there is at this time

insufficient evidence to warrant proceedings for a violation of

any Federal statute, within the jurisdiction of this Division's

responsibility.

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Sir. So Meado Yearley

Assistant Attorney General

Dizector, FBI

NATION OR ISLAN

ENTERNAL SECURITY * NOI

February 25, 1963

- Mr. Belmont

-

Nx.

Sullivan

Mr.

Bland

Mx .

Baumgardner

• Mx. Smith

Reference is made to your letter dated

February 15, 1963, requesting that a prosecucive

sunnary report be

prepared los the Department con-

cexning captioned

organization.

In response to a previous request fron

the Department, this Bureau has continued to furnish

the bepertment on a continuing basis all pertinent

CO

Information concerning the Nation of Islan (NO1) apaj

the teachings of lis officials for study by the

Department.

KOON

In view of the laci the Department is in

possession of all the information me have selating

to the activities of this organization, no prosecutive

summary report will be prepared in the absence of

advice that prosecution is desired.

On the basis of the information ve have

submitted to the Department, you are requested to

advise whether the activities of the NoI constitute

a violation of any Federal statute.

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Memorandum

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:Mx. W. C. Sultiva

FROM: Mr. I. J. Baumgaranery

SUBJECT:

DATE: February 21, 1963

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NATION OF ISLAM

INTERNAL SECURITY - NOI

l'or the past several years, we have been periodically

requesting an opinion from the Department relative to possible

prosecutive action against the Nation of Islam (NOI). Our latest

it be supplied with a prosecutive summary report setting forth evidence

the NOI within the past three years has advocated or approved commission

of acts of force and violence to deny individuals their constitutional

rights or in seeking to alter the form of government of the United States

by unconstitutional means.

In previous opinions, the Department advised a review of the

activities of the NOI did not constitute violations of any Federal

statutes.

In fact, the Department in the past has contended the

Language used by NOI officials does not advocate overthrow of the

Government by unconstitutional means but seeks to arouse hatred

against the white race as a whole.

continue to furnish data concerning NOI for future study.

The Department requested have

done this on a continuing basis.

Also, a review of material

we have

furnished the Department does not indicate any change in the teachings

of the NOI toward the overthrow of our Government.

OBSERVATIONS:

"may

Inasmuch as the Department is in possession of all pertinent

Intormation regarding the NOI and its teachings,

it appears the Department

is trying to get the Bureau to do the Department's work.

Furthernore,

the Department has not advised or given any indication it is contemplat-

ing prosecutive action against the NOI. / Therefore, the preparation of

a prosecutive sunmary report does not appear to be warranted

in this

instance. i

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5 FEB 28 1963

That the attached letter be sent to lesistan Autorney General

Yeagley advising that a prosecutive summary report does not appear to be

warranted and requesting the Bureau be advised whether the activities

Of NOI are in violation of any lederal statute

Enclosurerei

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UNITED STATES GOVE " SINT

Memorandum

T'O

Director,

Federal Bureau of

Investigation

J. Walter Yeagley, Assistant Attorney

General, Internal Security Division

aPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

DATE: February 15 1963

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SUBJECT:

INIERNAL SECURIIY • NOJ

CONFIDENTIAL

Reference is made to your memorandum dated February

1963, requesting an opinion relative to a possible violation

of federal Law by the captioned organization or whether its

activities

come within the criteria of Executive Order No.

10450.

Before rendering an opinion, it is requested that you

furnish this Division

with a current prosecutive summary

setting forth evidence as to whether this organization has

been within

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Mr. So Walter Yeagley

Assistant Attorney General

Director, FBI

February 5, 1963

NALION OF ISLAM - Cen'!

INTERNAL SECURITY - NOT

1- Mro Sullivan

I- MEo

Baungardner

I- ME. Bland

I- Mr. Smith

Reference is made to previous correspondence

between this Bureau and the Department concerning the Nation

islam anoid and whether its activities come within the

of Executive Order 10450 or whether its activities

are in violation of any Federal statute over which this

bureau has investigative jurisdicelon

made to your Lecter daced sanuary 19, 1yon, advising chat

an examination of the reports and memoranda pertaining

subject organization failed to disclose surficient evidunce

to varrant prosecutive action or designation psoceedings.

This Bureau mas requested to continue the

investigation of this organization and its leaders because

of the radical, semisecret and violent nature of this

and the continuing tendency on the part of

against the Government.

repofEs

and memoranda have been furnished to the Department on

a continuing basise (108-336971-5563)5591J

It is requested an opinion be furnished at this

time in light of the additional information furnished the

Department since January 25,

1962, as to whether the

activities of the NOI come within

the criteria of Executiven

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this investigation have been furnished the Department on a

continuing basis.

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furnished would

support prosecutive action against the NOI.

The Department in the past has

advised there is insufficient

evidence to establish

a violation of

any statute or which

this bureau has investigative jurisdiction; the organization

appears to have no program of

action which reasonably mould

be calculated to bring about the overthrow of the Uniico States

toveranent; the language of the leadership is more calculated

and designed to arouse hatred and antipathy against the white

face as a race, rather than against the Government; there is

insulticient basis upon which to proceed against the Nol

pursuant to the proviszons of xecutive Order 10458.

The

Deparcuent has advised, however, it desires security-type

investigacion be conducted concerning the leaders of the organiza

cion end/ox its active participating members for consideration

for appichension curing the period on a national emergency

and

Tor inclusion in the sio

In view of the continuing reports and memoranda

which have been furnished the Department since the date of

the

Last Departmontal opinion expressed

in this matter (1-25-62),

it is deemed acvisable to obtain an opinion at this time

wider resecut ve past le prosecution of the Noi or designation

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DATE:

Investigation

Four. walter Yeagley, Assistant Attorney

General, Internal Security Division

SUBJECT!

"NATION OF ISLAM

January 25 1962

CONFIDENTIAL

This is in response to your memorandum of January 10,

1962, inquiring about the possibility of designation of the

captioned organization pursuant to the provisions of

Executive Order No. 10450, and asking whether its activities

are in violation of any federal statute.

An examination of the reports and memoranda pertaining

to the subject organization fails to disclose sufficient

evidence to warrant prosecutive action against the leaders

under the Smith Act and other related statutes, or to justify

the institution of designation proceedings. The reasons

set forth in our memorandum of September 21, 1960, are

relevant to the present situation.

Because of the radical, semi-secret, and violent nature

of this organization, and the continuing tendency on the part

of some of its leaders to use language of implied threats

against the Government, we are asking the Bureau to continue

its investigation of the organization and its leaders.

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Mr. J. Walter Yeagley

Assistant Attorney General

Director, FBI

NATION OF ISLAM -

INTERNAL SECURITY - NOI

January 10, 1962

= Mr. Sullivan

1

= Mr. Baumgardner

* Me: Bland

1 - Mi. Rampton

Reference is made to previous correspondence

Lassy,

between this Bureau and the Department concerning te

Nation of Islam (NOI) and whether its activities cone

within the criteria of Executive Order 10450 or wether

Its activities are in violation of any federal stafute.

over which this Bureau has investigative jurisdigton.

Reference is also made to Department letter datedi

September 23, 1960, wherein the opinion is expressed

that available evidence in this case falls short of

evidentiary requirements to justify prosecutive action.

This letter indicates, however, the Department would

continue to review and evaluate the information supplied

by this Bureau with a view toward prosecution or designa-

tion of the NOI under Executive Order 10450.

This Bureau has continued to furnish the Depart-

ment reports and memoranda concerning the NOI since

September 23, 1960. It is requested an opinion be-fucnished

at this time

in light of the additional information furnished

the Department since September 23, 19G0, as to whether the

activities of the NOI come within the criteriá of Executive

any other Federal statute.

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For several years the NOI, an all-Negro, fanatically

antihite organization headquartered in Chicago, has been under

investigation and copies of reports and memoranda reflecting this

Investigation have been furnished the Department on a continuing

basis. The Department has been requested at various times to

furnish an opinion as to whether the information furnished would

support prosecutive action against the NOI. The Department in

the past has advised there is insufficient evidence to establish

a violation of any statute of which this Bureau has investigative

• jurisdiction; the organizations appears to have no program of

action which reasonably would be calculated to bring about the

overthrow of the U. S. Government; the language of the leadership

is more calculated and designed to arouse hatred and antipathy

aginst the white race as a race, rather than against the Government;

there is insufficient basis upon which to proceed against the

Nol pursuant to the provisions of Executive Order 10450. The

Department has advised, however, it desires security-type in-

vestigation be conducted concerning the leaders of the organiza-

tion and/or its active participating members for consideration

for apprehension during the period of a national emergency and •

for inclusion in the Security Index.

In view of the continuing reports and nemoranda which

have been furnished the Department since the date of the last

Departmental opinion expressed in this matter (9-23-60) it 1s

deemed advisable to obtain an opinion at this time with respect

to possible prosecution of the NOI or designation under

Executive Order 10450.

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Office Memori

dum • UNITED STA:

TO

: Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation 48

Walter Yeagley, Assistant Attorney General

Internal Security Division

SUBJECT:

NATION OF ISLAM

INTERNAL, SECURITY - NOI

DATE:

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September 2 31 1860.

Mr. Rosen

Mr. Tamm

Mr. Trotte

Mr. We cullivan

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This is in reply to your memorandum to the Attorney General

dated September 9, 1960, inquiring about the possibility of pro

secutive action against the leaders or designation of the captioned

organization under provisions of Executive Order No. 10450.

The available evidence concerning the activities of the

leaders and members of this organization falls far short of the

evidentiary F

requirements sufficient to meet the standards set forth

In the Lates decision While the leaders * the Nol at times re

sort to the use of virulent and vicious language which would incite

the members to individual acts. of violence against the white race,

it is more calculated and designed to arouse hatred and antipathy

against the white race as a race, rather than against the Government.

There is evidence of language which speaks of the destruction of

America, but is couched more in terms of prophecy and prediction,

often referring to the "war of Armageddon," than in terms of incite-

ment to action. Moreover, the First Anendment would require

something more than language of prophecy and prediction and implied

threats against the Government to establish the existence of a

clear and present danger to the nation and its citizens.

Regarding designation of the NOI pursuant to the provisions

0f Executive Order 10450, it is our opinion that hate-language em-

ployed by the organization's leaders is not probativeof the criteria

of "subversive" nor is it sufficient to establish the NOI to be an

organization ".. • seeking to alter the form of government by !,

unconstitutional means.' Although there is substantial evidence of

NOI's advocacy of future violent reprisals-for alleged wrongs com-

mitted against one or more of its members, the evidence is

insufficient at this time to meet the criterion that it has adopted

a policy of advocating or approving the commission of such acts

of violence to deny others their constitutional rights.

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Review and evaluation of the information furnished by

the Bureau is being continued with a view toward prosecution or

designation. Moreover, because of the semi-secret and violent

nature of this organization, and the continuing tendency on the

to use language of implied threats

against the Government, it is requested that the Bureau continue

Its investigation of the Nation of Islam and its leaders.

Just atalling

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1 . Mr. Belmont

I.- Mo Baungareer

1 - Mr. Bland

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past several years this bureau has heenacon®

ducting an investigation of

• the Nation of Islam (NOT): also known

, as Muhammad's lemples of Islan.

At one time the organization:

was roferred to as

Our investigation

was designed to deternine whether the activities of the Nọi

came within the criteria of Executive Order 10450 or whether

its activities were in violation of any Federal statute over

which this Bureau has primary investigative jurisdiction.

The NOI is an all-Negro, antiwhite organization with

headquarters in Chicago, illinois.

It was originally orgasized

in Detroit, Michigan, in 1930 and

at the present time has

approxinately 45 temples throughout the United States..

I'Es

national leader is blijah. luhanmad.

The NoI is a fanatical

organization notivated by an intense hatred of the white race.

NoT members claim to follow the teachings of Allah, as interpreted

by Elijah luhannad, and they claim to owe allegiance only-to

•Islan.

NOI members believe there is no Negro race; the so-called

Negre race is of Asiatic origin and is the original natión on

earth; the "white devils" have exploited the Negro and suppressed

Negro history and culture; and the Negro will be delivered

from white domination in an approaching "far of Armageddon,"

which will result in control of the world by Asiatics.

The history of the NOI, since its origin, has been

characterized by statements and

acts of violence.; NOI members

claim they do not owe any allegiance to the United, states and

they are

taught that any law which conflicts wins not teachings

should be disobeyed.

There are

set forth deton

examples of

statements disclosing the fanatical

nature gio this arganizarion,

its disrespect for the Government of the United states,

and its

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The Attorney Genoral

On April 7, 1958, Goorge Paden, Minister of Muhammad'g

Temple 12, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was Interviewed by

Special Agents of this Bureau.

At a meeting

of Temple 12 on

April 9, 1958, Paden gave an account of his interview by the

Agents.

During his talk Paden advised those present that they did

not have to submit to an interview by Bureau Agents and stated that

soon the "messenger," referring to Elijah Muhannad, would give the

word "for us to let loose on them and

they will come to my house

and I will throw them down my steps and then lll them.

<25-330971-28931"

Lemuel Hagsan, Minister of lemple 5, Cincinnati, Onio,

advised his followers on January 18, 1959, that "the FBI devil

cannot come to the temple himsell so he sends sone of

"our Own in

the black form" to hear what is going on in the temple.

Hassan then

threatened that "we will pull their tongues out if we catch them

on find out who they are."

(25-330971-page 7)

Malcoin Little, Minister of Temple 7, New York, New Xork,

ocared in larch, 1959, "We are not aggressive but peaceru. people.

1959 e ano

The noxt time any policenan puts his hands on a Muslim he will not

go to court but will go to the cenetery." (25-330971-3492-page 65)

aLijah Muhammad spoke at a meering neia by temple .,

vetrolE, hichigan, on April 5, 1959, at which time he said "The

United States flag represents freedom, justice and equality for only

the white people; the red stripe in the U.S. flag is for freedom

just as it is in the Muslim flag, the crescent, but there 1g a '

white stripe followed by another

red stripe which means

there is

only freedom for the white race." (25-330971-4296-page 45)

Thoodore Bost,

Minister of tenple 18, Cleveland, Ohio,

stated on July 15, 1959, "There is no justice under the American

flag and no freedom or equality.

Under the Anerican flag you get

death and all kinds of evils - under the Muslim flag you will

The Anerican flag is for the

(25-330971-4128-page 18)

Raymond Sharrieff

Captain of the Fruit of Islan, which is

the military branch of the NoI,

stated at a meeting of Temple 2,

as 20 +5

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Tho Attorney General

Chicago, LilinoiS, on August 31, 19590

that "If you know of anyone

circulating information that Muhannad is toaching hate or is an

onomy of the luslim religion you should knock his teeth out and

shove your fist down his throat." (25-330971-4296-page 55)

in September o, 1959, Philbor Little, Minister of the

wun Lemplo ai Grand Rapids, nichigan, spoke at a neeting of Temple 1,

Dotrolt, Michigan, and

stated "If anyone gives information on the

organization to the white man take that person out and cut his

head off. there is nothing wrong in killing soneone."

(25-330971-4275-page 12)

During a meeting of Temple 25, Newark.

New Jersey, on

September 16, 1959,

a tilned interview with Elijah Huhannad

was

Muhammad stated during the interview that "Muslims do not

register for the drit because they owe no allegianco to the

United states," and asked "why Muslims should protect a country

which does not honor them or their women and in which the buslims

do not receive freedon, equality and justice?" (25-330971-4296-page 54)

On November 11, 1959, Theodore

Young, Minister of the

remple at Jacksonville, Florida, advised his followers that "The

black man has nothing to protect in the white man's Government.

Stop being a fool, you have no part in the United States Government.

(25-330971-4217-page 12)

Clarence Brown, Captain of Temple 8, St. Louis, Missouri,

stated on July 26, 1960,

that while in Chicago on

July 24, 1900,

about 400 male NoI menbers moe privately with elijah munammad who

told them that 1960 is the last year his followers will spend under

"the slave masters."

Another St. Louis NOI member who atrended

this meeting stated on August 1,

1960, that huhammad told the

nenbera to be prepared for a showdown

with the whites because it

would soon be forthconing. (25-330971-4551)

Clyde Jones, Minister of the

St. Louiss

Missourt, Temple,

stated at a meeting on August

out any information it questioned by ine

that members should

not give

FBE and that if a

""spy"

is caught he would be killed. (25-330971-4557)

On August 21, 1960, approximately 50 members or the

aruit of Lalam from temple 25, Newark, New versey, Went to &

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meating of temple 21, Jersey city, New versey, to take care oi

any situation that might have arisen."

the members did not

actually attend the meeting of Temple 21 but circulated in an area

the Temple during the meeting and some members stated "We"re

just waiting for those devil cops to start something tonight.

There aren't many trees around here but we can sure use these lamp

posts."

This was meant to infer they might hang some policemen

is trouble started.

(25-330971-4572)

During the past yoars chore nas been an exchange of

correspondence between this Bureau and the Department concerning

What legal action, if any, can be taken against this organization

and/or its members.

The Department by various memoranda has advised

that a review of this matter has disclosed there it insufficient

evidence to establish a violation of the Smith Act of 1940 or any

other statute of which this Bureau has investigative jurisdiction;

has disclosed the organization appears to have no program of action

which reasonably would be calculated to bring about or attempt to

bring ahout the violent overthrow of the United States Government;

and has disclosed there is insufficient basis upon which to

proceed against this organization pursuant to the provisions of

Executive Order 10450. The Department from time to timo has advised

that it desires that security-type investigations be conducted

concerning the leaders of

the organization and/or its active

participating menbers for consideration for apprehension during

the period of a national emergency and for inclusion 1n the securtey

andex.

In view of the extreme radical and violent nature of this

organization and its leaders I thought this matter should be called

to your attention in order that you may consider whether there is

any legal action that can be taken or whether the organization can

bo devignated pursuant to the provisiona of executive Order 10450.

1 - Mr. Lawrence E. Walsh

Deputy Attorney General

1 - Assistani Attorney General

I. Walter Yeagley

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SECRET

NOTE ON YELLOW:

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See memo Belmont to Parsons, same date, captioned as

This memorandum is classified "Top Secrets because it

refers to the emergency detention program and the Security Index

which have been classified "Top Secret" by the Attorney General.

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UNITED STATES GO. RNMENT

Memorandur

TO

: MI. D. J. Parsons

FROM

wr. so H. Belmont fr

SUBJECT: NATION OF ISLAM

INTERNAL SECURITY - NOI

DATE: September 1, 1960

1 - Mr. Parsons

fir.

Belmont

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Baumgardner

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Salmo

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Reference is made to the Current Intelligence Analysis

dated August 31, 1960, on Nation of Islam (NOI).

inquired,

"Has

The Director

"considering' it?

the Dept ruled on the not or are they still

The NOI is an all-Negro, violently antiwhite fanatical

group.

It has been under investigation for the past several years

to determine if its activities bring it within the purview of

-Executive Order 10450 or in violation of any other Federal statutes.

Copies of our investigative reports are furnished the Department

on a continuing

• basis.

We have closely followed the Department

to obtain an opinion whether the Not should be designated pursuant

to Executive Order 10450 or the activities of the No. are in

violation of any Federal statutes.

To date the Department has not ruled that the activities

Fe ere organizatione brant ment in memorange dated May 0n, 1960,

Federal statute

however, advised it has been the Department's policy not to designate

the fact that

being designated under Executive Order 10450 but complicates the case

by adding

the issue of religious freedom to other Constitutional

problems involved.

The Department advised they will continue to

examine information furnished by the Bureau relative to designating

the NOI pursuant to Executive Order 10450.

However, in connection with individual members of the NoI

the Department by memorandum August 23, 1953% advised:

(1) that

the Bureau should continue to conduct security investigations of

leaders and active participating members of the NOI;

that an

individual review andevaluation of the derogatory information on each

or the leaders and active participating members should be conductea

to determine whether as individuals they should be included in the

Security Index based on each individual's anarchist and revolutionary

activities and beliefs as nembers of

Enclosure

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the NOX. As of August 15, 1960,

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Memorandum Belmont to Parsons

RE: NATION OF ISLAM

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there were 438 such individuals included in the Security Index.

Since May 17, 1960, we have sent the separchent addi

tional reports on the NOL.

These reports disclose that the nor

Is continuing to enlarge its activities by a concentrated

membership drive and appeals for money to carry out its programs

aimed at the eventual emancipation of Negroes in America from

their white "oppressors"

• It is believed we should again follow

the Department for a ruling.

ACTION:

Attached is a letter to the Department.

nothin

quill be,

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Ofice Memu adum • UNITED Si

TES GOVERNMENT

TO

:Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation

DATE:

May 17 1960

Halter Yeagley, Assistant Attorney General

Internal Security Division

SUBJECT: Nation of

Islam

Your File No. 25-330971

CONFIDENTIAL

This is with further reference to your memorandum

dated

June 19, 1959, wherein you request to be advised

whether any action against the Nation of Islam (NOI) is

contemplated under provisions of Executive Order No.

10450.

As you know, it has been the Department's policy

not to designate religious or quasi-religious organi-

zations.

On the other hand, the NOI's basic tenets make

this a potentially dangerous

organization in any emergency.

for this reason, extensive study and consideration was

given the Bureau reports with a view of determining whether

the NOI falls within the purview of Executive Order No. •

10450.

As you have been previously advised, the designation

of NOI poses & number of legal problems.

For example, the

inclusion of NOI under the category that it is an organi-

zation"

.... seeking to alter the form of Government of

the United States by unconstitutional means", has been

determined to be inapplicable inasmuch as the language

used by Elijah Muhammed and his ministers seeks to arouse

hatred and antipathy against the white race as a whole,

rather than seeking to alter the form of government, and

any language concerning the destruction of the government

usually has been couched in terms of prophecy or prediction

rather than in terms of incitement to action in the fore-

1960

MAY

It has also been determined'that there is insufficient

basis upon which to proceed against the NOI under any other

criterion of the Order.

" While the fact that the NOI is a quasi-religious

"organization does not immunize it

from

the operation of the

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designations program, nevertheless, It complicares

the case and

adds the

issue oi religious treedom

to

the other Constitutional problems involved in these

cases.

This Division will continue, however, to

carefully examine the additional information furnished

by the Bureau relative to the criteria of the Order.

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STANDARD FORM NO, GA

Office Memora dum • UNITED SIL

GOVERNMENT

TO

:DIrector, Federal Bureau of Investigation DATE:

July.

Walter Yeagley, Acting Assistant Attorney Gegeral

Internal Security Division

speCT Nation of Islam

Your File No. 25-330971

SONE:

Tolson.!

Mr. Belmont

Mr. DeLoasta

Mr. McGulre-

Mr. Mohr.-

Mr. Parsons.

Mr. Rosen.

Mr. Tamm.

Mr. 'Irolter.

MIr. W.C.Sulliras

Tele. Room.

Mr. Hilleman.

Miss railr

This is in reply to your memorandum to me dated:

June 19, 1959, wherein you request to be advised whether 125-1

any legal action against the Nation of Islam is presently

contemplated.

In regard to any possible prosecution under the

Smith Acts a continuing review and evaluation of reports.

and memoranda concerning the leaders and members of this

organization has failed to d

disclose the type of evidence

required under the decision in Yates V. United States,.

354 U.S. 298. It is noted that while the organization,

as such, ostensibly eschews any acts of violence, some.

of the individual leaders and members use language which

could incite to acts of vinlence.

To date, however, this

Language has been more calculated to arouse hatred and

antipathy against the white race as a whole rather than

against the Government, gua government. Any language con-

pard

= i

cerning the destruction of the Government usually has been

couched in terms of prophecy or prediction rather than zn

Pa tenus of incitement to action. However, we have noted an

increasing tendency on the part of some of the leaders of

this organization to use language pregnant with overtones

of implied threats against the Government, and we will

continue to carefully examine all material received from

you bearing in mind this tendency.

As you know, the courts have always considered

smith set cases to be withir she sphore of the First

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1959

JUL.

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Amendment insofar as freedom of speech is concerned.

Any

prosecution involving members of this organization will un

doubtedly be reviewed by the courts not only from this as

pect, but also from the "freedom of religion" clause of the

First Amendment. It can; therefore, be anticipated that

the courts will require that the proof against any member

of this organization be strong and unequivocal, mainly be-

cause of the claimed religious nature of the organization.

FRAUD

PAPILURY

/ With regard to possible prosecutions under sec-

tions 1001 and 1621 of Title 18, United States Code, we

have reviewed all individual cases coming within the pur-

view of these statutes and, to date, have been unable to

recommend prosecution in any of them for the various

reasons of which you have been apprised in our previous

correspondence in this matter.

Because of the repeated acts of disrespect to-

ward our flag shown by leaders of this organization, we are

considering the desirability of proposed legislation, simi-

lar to Title 4, Section 3 of the United States Code, which

is applicable only to the District of Columbia, to make

criminal acts of desecration or other disrespectful acts di

rected toward our country's flag.

With regard to possible designation proceedings,

certain legal problems created by an action under the appli

cable criteria are under consideration and an analysis is

being made of the more recent reports submitted by the Bureau.

You will be advised concerning this matter as soon as a de

cision has been reached.

shoo

sint

bastine action of some

do constructive approach.

CONFIDENTIAL

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Sullivan

Donahoe

Mr

aumgardner

i - Mt. O'Connor

June 19, 1959

REC- 23

Assistani. Attorney General

Internal Security Division

Director, FBI

NATION OF ISLAM

INTERNAL SECURITY - NOI

Reference is made to previous corcespondence

between the Department and the Bureau relative co

possible action against captioned organization under

existing

stacutes.

On February 7, 1956, the Department stated

that available proof did not warrant either designation

of the Nation of Islam (NOI) under Executive Order 10450

or the institution of proceedings pursuant to the

provisions of the Smith Act of 1940. The Department

has been furnished with reports and various memoranda

conserning this organization on a 'continuing basis

setting forth the activities of this group. It is

requested that the Department advise whecher any

type of legal action against the NOI is feasible in

the light of this additional information.

25-330971 - 5744.

REC'D-READING ROOM

firmand

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NOTE ON YELLOW:

Data concening considerations by the Department

concerning the NOI under EO 10450 and other statutes has

been previously captioned "Program for Apprehension and

Detention of Persons Considered Potentially Dangerous to the

National Defense and Public Safety of the United States,"

Bufile 100-356062, and bears Top Secret classification.

mention of this caption is being made here as the substance of

the request of the Department in this instance need hot bear

any classification whatsoever.

LBI

See

memo Baumgardner to Belmont, 6/19/59, captioned

"FunTasFabove, JOC:fk.

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•Office Memo, indum • UNITED STI

ES

GOVERNMENT

• TO

i it. Do lo Belmont

1

FROM. : IT. F. J. Baumga

DATE: june 19, 1959

Belmont

Hir.

hir.

W. C. Sullivan

Donahoe

- Mr.

Baumgardner

Mr. O'Connor

Nease

Parsons

Rosen

Tamm

rates

SUBJECT:

NATION OF ISLAH

INTERNAL SECURITY - NOI

1

Done

Metaire,

W.C. Stiltres

Memorandum Donahoe to Belinont, 6/17/59 captioned

"Current

Intelligence Analysis" (attached) observed an article on the

Islan (HOi) which appeared in/ Significant Intelligence Briefs"

alerted the Air force to the problems concerning this radical organi-

The Director noted: "Is there no action Dept can take against

the WOI?"

: The NOI is an all-Negro violently antivite organization

which teaches that the so-called Negro in the United States will some

day own and occupy a separate black nation in North America.

members are preparing for a "war" against

the white race and in the

past have inflicted physical violence against law enforcement officers.

The Bureau has been investigating the NOI for the past several years,

and the walter has been referred to the Department, in order to determine

whether its

activities come within the purview of Executive Order 10450

(E. 0. 10450).

+ B1

the Department by. memorandum from Assistant Attorney General

William R. Tompkins dated 2/7/50

•(Bufile 100-356062-1627) advised that

the NOI constituted an organization

which should be considered a poten-

tially dangerous

instrumentality in the event of a national emergency;

however, upon review of available evidence for use in administrative and

judicial, proceedings, it appears that the proof does not warrant either

designation of the organization under E.O. 10450 or institution of pro-

ceedings pursuant to the provisions of the Silth Act or 1940.

should not me made eccept upon the basis of evidence which can be

disclosed publicly in proceedings whenever the organization demands a

hearing under the existing rules promulgated by the Attorney General.

The Department requested that the Bureau continue to conduct security

type investigations of the leaders and active participating members

the organization pursuant to the Security Index Program as well as

investigation ot the organization liselt.

gate the organization and its members and have furnished the Department

Enclosure seet 6-1949i1

25-330971

JOC: flyk

REC- 23

(6)

25-330971-221

BIG JUN 25 1959

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Memo to Mr. Belmont

Re: Nation of Islam

25-330971

on a continuing basis with copies of reports concerning all investiga-

tions.

As of 6/15/59 there were 400 NOI members on the Security

Index.

The Department has recognized that this organization has

dangerous potentiality as it accepts the fact that members of NOI

should

be on Security Index.

In an emergency through the Emergency

Detention Program the effectiveness and operations of this organization

would be destroyed through the apprehension of its key members.

1/11/56 we presented the facts of this case

On

to the Department to see if

legal action could be taken, including placing the NOI on the Attorney

General's list of subversive organizations (pursuant to E.0.10450). The

Department replied by memorandum 2/7/56 that the organization does not

warrant designation under E.O. 10450 or consideration under the Smith Act

of 19400

It is noted that we could expect considerable difficulty in

producing witnesses to clearly depict the violent nature of this organi-

zation at any administrative hearing because we have gained most of our .

normation from live Negro informants who would be extremely loathe to

testify publicly because of the inherent physical danger from other members

of the organization and ostricism. by other members of their race.

ACTION:

Despite the above, there is attached for your approval a letter

which raises again with the

Department the question of possible legal

action against the NoI.

W.WK/K

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Office Menia dum • UNITED SL T

GOVERNMENT

TO

: Ao Ho Belmont

DATE: June 17, 1959

Tolson

FROM : S. B. Donahoe

Belon

Delio

McGuite

Mohr

Parsons

Rosen

SUBJECT: CURRENT INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS

Tamm

grote

Tele. Room -

It is extremely interesting to note that in the

Holloman ...

June ud by Directorate of special Investigations;

1959, issue osy significant Intelligence Briefs"

Gandy -

Air Force)

there is a special six-page article on the Nation of Islan.

You will recall that format of current Intelligence

Analysis prepared in this

Division was changed with our lay 6, 1959,

issue in order to present intelligence data developed by Bureau on

subject matter of current interest to top officials.

Оит мау 27,

in Internal security section:

While it can only be presumed,

the proximity of the date

of the Air force article to the date of our own current Intelligence

Analysis on same subject strongly suggests possibility that our data

prompted Air Force to take a searching look at Nation of Islam in

order to alert its personnel to problem presented.

ACTION:

For information.

cc:

Donahoe

BeLmont

Baumgardner

W.

S411,

' 11.1

SETTE

REC- 23

25-3369171-3787

HO JUN 25 1959

to U

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SHIT

SUL 8 - 1959

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SIORE

Baumgardner

Bland

Kelly

GIR

April 18, 1957

Assistant Attorney General

Willian E. Tompkins

"to"

Diroctor, FBI

RECORDED 1725-330721-1747

NATION OF ISLAM

INTERNAL SECURITY - NOI

1.2

Reference is made to my memorandum dated

March Ronara V. Dow at Buffalo, New nok Islan

enclosing a copy of the report of Special

March 11, 1957,

seierred

both captioned

Islan, fornerly

the Muslim Cult of Islam, also known as

Muhammad's lemples of Islam, Internal Security - NOI."

Reference is also made to your memorandum dated April 12,

195%

Your attention is directed to material

previously furnished to the Department in connection

with the investigation of this organization.

•Asset

forth in my referenced memorandum

and the report of

speciaL Agent dow.

investigation in this matter reflected

that the name Muslim Cult oi Islam had Iallen into disuse,

and that the name by which the organization is most

commonly known today is the Nation ci

Islam.

As indicated in previous organizational

reports in this matter this organization has never adopted

a forinal name by which it has been kxown nationally.

Yei cher,

the Nation of Islam nor the Muslim Cult of

is the

official name of this organization, and as indicated

in the report of Special Agent Dow, the change in titLe

I this case was merely an administrative change lor the

purpose

of identifying the organization by a name by which

it was more commonly designated by Its members. There

MAILED 18

APR 1 $ 1957

has been no change in the organization itself.

COMM • FBI

Your attention is directed to the introduction

to the booklet "The Supreme Wisdom" by Elljah Muhammad,

national Nation of Islam leader, a copy of which has been

furnished to you previously.

Thisintroduor jong written

editor-publishei of thé

"roslem

Tolson

by Abdul Basit Naeensy states that Elizab Muhammad's Moslem

World and the Us Ao,

movement has no specia name.

Nichols

This bookiey dated

Boardman

Belmont

Mohr

summary of the principles of the

Parsons

V6 11 05 6N 21

Rosen

Tamm

Trotter

25-33097119F

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1957-"

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ED CRET

Assistant Attorney General Willian F. Tompkins

With regard to the current use of the name

Nation of Islam as the title of this organization, mijab

Munammad

as the "Nation of Islands?, referred to his,organization

and "Muhammad's Temples of

Islam" and approved the afore-mentioned names as being

descriptive of his organization on a national basis.

Since the Nation of Islam and

the Muslim Cult of Islam

are one and the same organization, in all instances where

informants have in the past furnished information relative

to the Muslim Cult of Islam and membership therein, such

information in the future will be attributed to the Nation

of Islam and nembership therein. Likewise, the Fruit of

Islam and membership therein have the same relationship to

• the Nation of Islam as they had to the Muslim Cult of Islan.

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•Office Memora

edum • UNITED STAI

:

Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation

DATE:

FROM

William F. Tompkins, Assistant Attorney General,

Internal Security. Division

weir pass

MET. RoaD.

April 121 Mr. Tanta

Mr. Trutt-ma

VI. Neese--

Tele. Room.

Mr. Hollomsn-

Miss Gandy-

SUBJECT:

Nation of Islam,

Formerly Referred to as Muslim Cult of Islam

As you know, this Division has had under review FBI reports

on the Muslim Cult of

Islam since receipt of your memorandum to me of

September 7, 1955,

Subject: Program for Apprehension and Detention of

Persons Considered Potentially Dangerous to the National Defense and

Public Safety of the United States.

8

The review was being conducted with a view toward making a

determination as to whether or not the Muslim Cult of Islam should be

designated by the Attorney General, and also the effect the reported

membership in this organization would have on the consideration of whe-

ther an individual should be listed on the Security Index.

The memorandum to me of March 25, 1957, captioned "Emergency

Detention Program!' enclosed a copy of an FBI report dated March 12,

1957, at Atlanta captioned "James Alfred Martin, Jr., was" and bore the

character "Security Matter --NOI.

The first paragraph of the details

of this report reflects the following: "On January 21 and January 22,

1957, Confidential Informant Atlanta I-1, who has furnished reliable

information in the past,

advised that the organization formerly referred

to as the 'Muslim Cult of Islam' has been described by ELIJAH MUHAMMAD,

the national leader, as the 'Nation of Islam'

lof Islam'

and/ox "Muhammad's Temples

The character of this case is therefore being changed

anged trom

'SECURITY MATTER - MCI' to 'SECURITY MATTER - NOI'

."

It is not clear if your Bureau intends to substitute the

"Nation of Islam" for the "Muslim Cult of Islam" on the sole basis of

the description furnished to Atlanta Informant I-l, nor is it clear whe-

Ilther the "Muslim Cult of Islam" is no longer in existence.

If it is intended that the Nation of Islam be a substitute for

the Muslim Cult of Islam,

it would be appreciated if you would furnish

answers to the following:

anchelac

lettin

18

(1)

(2))

We 19

• (3)

ding

What was the original basis for the use of the name

"Muslim Cult of Islam"?

Na than graCED pa to the organization:

125-33091

In all instances where normants have furnished intoxi

174}

mation relative to the Muslim Cult of Islam and Mamber 1957

ship therein, should the reported information be now

attributco to the Nation of Islam and membership therein

3 Tom

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(4)

Does the Fruit of Islam and membership therein have the

same relationship to the Nation of Islam as they had

to the Muslim Cult of Islam?

Answers to the above will be of assistance to this Division,

not only in the designation and detention programs, but also in deter-

mining whether a review of opinions previously rendered in which the

Muslim Cult of Islam and membership therein was a factor, is necessary.

STORIE

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May 11, 2056

Di ector, IBI

MY LIA CUTE DE ISLAM

Es. QUEIVE ORDER 10450

lis

SECRET

Drungradis

*MATES

MAY 1. 7. 1956

SOMA-FBI

ian.

Reference is made to the memorandom fel

Heinerney,

assiotons Attorney Geneidig

Grininal Division,

dated May 5, 195a, antitleo

B21jan Hohanned,

with allas; Muslim Cult of Isla,

also known as Allah Temple of Islam, Luyalty of

Covarnont Eagloyeos, stating that membership in oi

close association with the captioned organization

conscituted sutricient basis for a full fiold

Investigation on applicants and employees of the federal

Governnent, under the Loyalty Program.

Pursuant to

Information in this memorandun this Bureau has

i followed

the policy of initiating full field investigations

under tao Foderal Employoes Security Program in

instances where information

is avallable indicating

an applicant or employee of the Executive Branch of

the Federal Government is a member of or closely

associated with the huslim Cult of Islam.

In this connection,

a full field invostigation

was conducted in the Spring of 1955 on Andrew Jahnson,

& crane operator at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, ra

under the provisions of Executive Order 10450 based

on his reported membership and activity in the captioned

organization.

Reports were furnished the civil service

commission and the Departnent on May 20, 1995

and a

supplenentel report was furnished on January o, 1950

under the caption "Andrew Johnson, also known as

Philadelpbie,

Pennsylvaniag

Security Di Government

Employees. *

The Civil Service

Commission edvised by

lotter dated February 24, 1956, that Johnson resigned.

inve

before determination

was

completed: (1/10/56).*

Fo

copy uf this 105ter

was also furnishedg

Tolson

the Departent

Boardman -

Nichols

RECORDED

Belmont -

25-330971

Harbo

Mohr

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(1)

140-86641

Parsons

Rosen

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(6)

NOTE:

•Classified Top Secret since Department's letter

2/7/56

roferred to herein was

Tele. 19951

Botlomes

Gandy Obe

MAY

9560!

Investigation disclosed

Johnson

WaS

MCI and supported the organization

financially

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Memorandua for Assistant Attorney General

• Willian F. Compiting

In connection with a recent rovion of the

Iilos of the Philadolphia Raval Shipyard relating to

Andrew Johnson, the following was noted:

Prior to fohnson's resigration considoration

was given by the employing agency

• to attording fohnson

a hearing on the basis of his menbership in the Muslim

Cult of islam. In this connection, tho Assistant

secretary of the Wavy In charge of personnel by letter

,.adrised the Porsonnel Relations Office at the Philadelphia

Naval Shipyard that membership in the Muslim Cult oi

Islan alone was not basis enough to hold a security hearing

&3 20 was the opinion of the legal Departmont of the secretary

of the Mary that the Huslim Cult of Islan was a religious

organization, was founded as a rcligious organization,

and not

an organization to overthrow the Goverment.

It was also

stated that the organization had not been included on the

Abborney Genoral's liat and there was no indication that it was

connected with the Commnist Party.

For these reasons the

Personnel Section at the Nary Yard

was ordered by the secretary

or the Navy to discontinue the investigation of Johnson.

With further reference to the Muslim Cult of Idlam

it is noted in your menorandum to this bureau dared repruary l

1956, entitled

'Program for Apprehension and Detention ot

Persons Considered Potentially Dangerous to the National

Dafense and Public Safety of the United States," you advised

that it appared that the teachings of the cult would

sonstitude that organizacion a potentially dangerous

instrumentality

in the evant of

& national emergency. It

was pointed out that fcom a revieu of available evidence for

47090

use in administrative or judicial proceedings, howeves, it

appeared that the proof did not warrant either designation

of the organization undor Executive Order 10450 or the

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SANCT

Memorandun for Assistart Alterney Goneral

Willian F. Tompkins

Insticution of proceedinge under the, provisions of the

Smith Act. It was regussted that this Bureau continue

to concuct security-upo investigations of the lceders

and active participating nembers of the luslim Cult of

• Istan as well as Investigationa of the Gult Itsolf.

The above is for you information and

consideration and this Enreau till, unlese advisod

the contrary by the Deparent, continue to initiate full

field investigations under Executive Order 10450 on

applionnis and employees of the Exacutive Branch of the

Fedoral Government in Instances

where available information

indicatos nemborship in or close association with the

Muslin Cult of Islam by such individuals.

Ac.e

47093

3

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• Office Memor indum • UNITED STAR

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IS GOVERNMEN

Mr.

y8,W78

"TO

: Director, federal Bureau of Investigation

DATE:

March

1120.

aLliam F. Tompkins, Assistant Attorney General

Internal Security Division

Tr: +8272256000de

hir. Winter nwa.

Tele. Room..

Mr. Hollorian.

Mise Gandy....

SUbJECT: MUSLIM CULT OF ISLAM

INTERNAL SECURITY MCI

SMITH ACT OF 1940 - CONSPIRACY

FBI FILE 25-330977

CONFIDENTIAI

Yo, che

• Reference is made to your memorandum dated January II, 195;

предмі

which transmitted a summary report of the activities of the subject

organization, wherein you requested to be advised whether these

activities constitute a violation oi any statute within the juris-

diction of

• the Bureau.

The Muslim Cult of Islan is ostensibly a religious organ

ization composed-exclusively of Negroes.

The principles of

Islam are (1) belief in Allah; (2) belief in the prophets;

(3) belief in the scriptures that the prophets bring; (4) prayer;

(5) charity. The express purpose of the Cult is to clean up the

dark people physically and spiritually so they will be respected

by the other civilized people of the earth. It desires to elimin

195

prostitution, gambling and drinking among the dark people so that!

they can be respected. It teaches that its members should not

take any part in fighting or anything pertaining to fighting.

Despite this teaching, the leaders have repeatedly advised that

any memper who kills our mite. men will de assured of salvation.

according to blijanitohammed, the national leader of the Cult,

Allah, taught that all dark people are

•Asiatics and belong to

Nation of Islam and that the "wicked" (white devils) were to be

destroyed by fire and that the dark people would then have peace

when this source of their trouble was eliminated.

A lundamental tenet of the organization is hatred of the

white man.

Faithul members are promised that under the leadership

of Allah they will be delivered from, the domination of the mite

man in the War of Armageddon.

This war is to result in the destruc

tion of the white man and the overthrow of his Gorernment.

The organization teaches that its members owe allegiance

only to Allah and Islam and that any civil law which conflicts.

Huslim law should be disobeyed by the members.

It teaches

that dapplied, people cannot be considered citizen if the

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SCIORGED

W: 2 MARIG

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United states since they are in slavery in this country. These are

among the reasons given by the leaders thy cult members should not

register for Selective Service or serve in the armed forcess

Each Temple of the organization has a branch known as

the fruit of Islam, composed of the able-bodied male members. The

members of these groups are instructed in close order drill, self

defense,

eating habits, wearing apparel and the study of regula

tions and doctrines of

the Cult.

In some of the lemples, addi

tional courses of instruction in Mathematics, English and Arabic

are also given.

The report cites lour specific acts of violence in

which Cult members have been involved. These acts may be sum

marized as follows:

Silver Spring, Maryland, Incident. A group of approximately

30 Cult menders was traveling in a day coach en route from Jersey City,

to Chicago.

Shortly before arrival in Washington, Do Co, some nembers

the party became involved in a dispute with a railroad porter over

the issuance of a soiled pillow to one of the group. Several members

of the group assaulted the porter, who then broke contact with the

group and reported the incident to the Station Master at Washington

The train had departed Washington before any action could be taken;

but police in Silver Spring, Maryland, were requested to investigate

the incident.

Upon boarding the train in silver spring, four police

officers were assaulted by Cult members and the guns and blackjacks.

of two were taken by Cult members.

After. police reinforcements

arrived, nine Cult members were arrested and charged with assault and

battery,

inciting a riot, and interfering with an officer in the per

formance of his duties.

Six defendants were tried, convicted, and

sentenced to terms ranging from six months to twenty-one months.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Incident.

After engaging in a street

Iight, nine persons were arrested.

Seven identified themselves as

Cult members and the other two claimed that they were former members,

but were still firm believers. Iwo were charged with assault with

intent to kill, by one of the victims, and with assault and battery,

by a policeman who had been struck during the fight,

Detroit, rachigan, Incident. Two police officers who at

tempted to have a double-parked auto moved from in front of the

• Detroit Temple had their nightsticks taken from them, and were

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severely beaten. The officers shot and wounded two of their attackers,

who were identified as Cult members.

Three MCI members were tried

and convicted of attempting to incite a riot.

San Diego, California Incident: A dinner was held at

Fort Rosecrans for the 1402d Combat Engineers Battalion, a Negro

National Guard organization which had been called into federal Service.

A civilian who attended the dinner, identified as Harrison Cole, a

Cult member, engaged several of the recruits in conversation.

it was determined that he was making seditions statements to the

recruits, he was removed from the Fost by armed escort.

The report also contains numerous statements by Elijah

liohammed and the various ministers of the organization. These state-

ments appear to advocate the violent overthrow of the Government and

the slaughter of the Whité race.

The dominant theme of the utterances

is that all persons who are not

members of the Cult willbe destroyed

in the War of Armageddon, at which time the Government will be

overthrown and the luslims will come to power.

There are also

statemenus which approve the acts of violence committed by the

Mau-Mau in Africa and the Puerto Rican Nationalists, and which exhort

Cult members to kill the white devils in order to bring about the

day of their deliverance. It should also be noted that the report

contains other statements by leaders of the organization to the

effect that the deliverance of the Muslims is to be brought about

through a divine act of Allan, who will destroy the "wicked" and

overthrow their government without any assistance from Cult members.

According to this teaching, the role of the membership of the Cult

in the War of Armageddon will be entirely a passive one.

Although the report is replete with violent statements by

the leadership of the organization and there have been acts of

violence by the individual members, it is believed that the evidence

of the organization which could reasonably be calculated to attempt

the violent overthrow of the Government..

The statements of the

leaders of the organization, while they do express the desira-

bility of overthrowins the Government, are more in the realm

ne same token,

of prophecy than of an actuatiolence ta nich Cult members have

, the acts

engaged, fail to evidence any plan of the organization or its

leadership.

All these acts are of the spontaneous type, and except

for the fact that the persons involved are members of the organ-

ization, have no connection at all. It is also believed that the

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4. 11. m

acevates of the organization fail to constitute the "clear and

present. conger which the Sunreme court has held is required to

make appucation of the Smith Act constitutional.

The report also cited the attempt of Disürict 1 of the

Communist Party to infiltrate the Boston Temple of the Cult.

Although the report contained no further infornation on this sub

ject, It is noted that the file contains your memorandum dated

November 8, 1955, to the effect that the infiltration efforts

had been discontinued due to the extreme anti-white attitude of the

Cult,

The files of the leaders of the organization are being

referred to the Criminal Division for a determination as to pos-

sible violation of 50 U.S.C. Appo 462, 10e., knowingly counseling

persons to refuse or evade registration or service under the Universal

Military Training and Service Acto

Subsequent to the review of this report there was received

in this Division your menorandum dated January 23, relating o In

formation furnished by Richard Huii concerning possession oi weapons

and hand grenades by the Cult in Georgia. According to the nemo-

handun, the reliability of the informant has not been established.

7 it

subsequently is determined that the informant is reliable,

the file will be reviewed to determine the advisability of in

tituting a prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 2384, the Seditious Con-

spiracy Statute.

QOIFDENIAL

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CC

vir.

Belmone

Henry

February 10, 1956

Downgraded to SECRET

C87W74B43

Personally

Dellenco

i2-10--

Ritalion

Boardman

Nchols

Belmont

Harbo

Nohr

Parsons

Rosen

¿ Sizioo

Winterrowd

Tele. Room

Holloman

Gandy -

Assistant Attorney General

Willam F. Lomptins

Director, FBI

PROGRAM FOR APPREHENSION AND

DETENTION OF FERSONS CONSTDERED

POLENTIATLY DANGEROUS TO THE

NAZIONAL DEFENSE AND PUBLIC

SALEZY OF THE UNIIED STATES

FBI Dile 100-356062

D.ETCIM

February 7, lorence la made to your memorandum dated

In the discusion has with you by Mr. Beimont

on september o, 1955, when he delivered my memorandum

of september 7, 1955s it was agreed inaü there was a

need for o careful review by the Deporiment of the

file on the luslim Cuit of Islam to öctermine unether

this organization constitutes a dangerous instrumentality

in the event of a nationa. emergency.

In the meantime,

while the Department was conduoting this review, there

would not be furnished to the Department a list of Cult

members included on the security Index.

VoL were 0130

advised thats if the Depariment concluded fron its

review that the Muslim Cult of Ision did not constitute

I potential threat to the internal security of this

country, we would take steps to remove from the

Security Index the nomes of those irdividual members

UNRECORDED COPY FILED

Vour memorandum of February 7, 1956, states

It appears that the antiunite and anti-u.s. Government

teachings of the cult constitute that organization a

potentlally dangerous instrumentality in the evert of

Tigned

a national emergency.

Consequently, we are nos

removing the names of cult members from the security

Inded at this time.

should your opinion be changed

by further review of the summary report sent to the.

Departmant with my memorandum of January 14, 1950760-3560612

Dlease advise in order that we may take apprapriate

steps.

RECONDLU - 1

÷ 8 F0 13 1956

'Enclosute

dated 2/9,

130, 033

memo ita

Be Imont

"Emer

gency Detention

Program, "

IDE: PJM.

FELLOW:

S02

JFB: JJH:DjM

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Lotter to Assistone Attorney General

Million F. Toricins

In accordance with your request i your

memoranour of February 7s 1956;

there is attached.

one copy of a list of individuals uhose names are

included

in the security Inder based on evidence of

affiliation with the Musiam Cule of Ision.

7 4p.

2

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BENSINTO TOPÍLL NO. E

Office Memorandan • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENI

TO

: Mr. I. V. Boardman

DATE: February

9,

195

TROM

Nir. A. to Belmonta

SOBJECT: EMERCENCY DETENTION PROGRAM

Bufile 100-356062

- (0E8l.

Tolson

Nichols

Belmon

-Tarbo

Mohr -

Parsons

Rosen

Tamm'_

Sizoo

Winterrowd

Tele. Roon

Holloman

Gandy

Q13L

The attached memorandum from Assistant Attorney

contained in Depariment memorandum of 8/23/55 that the names.

and IBI file -numbers of members of the Muslim Cult of Islam (MCI)

included in the security Index be forwarded to the Department

for review for the purpose of determining whether their names

showld be retained in the security Index.

The Director asked

"What about this? Haven't we complied with request of

August 23? H."

The Department's request of 8/23/55 was discussed in

my memorandum of : 912/55. I recommended that this list not be

furnished the Department pending a decision by the Department

as to whether membership in, active participation in the affairs

thereof, and adherence to the basic tenets of the mill constitute

sufficient basis to include an individual's name in the security

Index.

We have been pressing the Department for a decision in

this matter since 8/8/55 and, with the Director's approval, I

personally delivered a memorandum to Mir. Tompkins on 9/8/55

requesting the Department to thoroughly review the organizational

reporis on the McI. I informed Mr. Tompkins at that time that,

if the Department arrived at the conclusion that the cult did

not constitute a potentially dangerous instrumentality in the

event of a national emergency and that active participation in

the affairs thereog and adherence to its basic tenets were

insufficient to consider an individual potentially dangerous,

this Bureau would immediately review the cases of the security

Index subjects for appropriate action and thats in the meantime,

the indrvidual list of security Index subjects was not being ..

referred to the Department for reuiew. li

While I still feel that the basic problem involved. has

not been resolved,, it is noted that the Department indicates: thai

the reappraisal is being made. of the case on the basis of a

comprehensive summary report concerning the cult prepared by the

Enclosures secit 2-10546

cc - Mr. Boardman

RECORDED-38

400356062-1

Cc - Mr. Belmont

8IT-X3

3. FEB 14 1056

cc - MT. Rushing

5.PA

FoR 30jm 1956

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- Memorandum for Iir. Boaraman

Chicago Office 12/30/55, a copy of which was forwarded to

the Department 1/12/56.

In the meantime, in view of the

Department's comments contained in its memorandum of 2/7/56,

it is felt that we should at this time forward to the

Department a list of those members of the Mili whose names

are included in the security Index.

RECOMMENDATION:

Ii you approve, there is attached a proposed letter

to the department,:

now consisting of

179 names, of individual members of

together with a listI included in the

security Index.

1.OKK.

ple.

pare protes.

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DE6097

STANDARD FENN NO. 04

Mir Ney e

Office Memorandum • UNITED STAT

GOVERSME

Mr. Mohi

T'O

Mi. Muns.

: Director, Federal Bureau of InvestigationDATE: february

Maskasan

Mr. Farm. -

Air. Notio

FROMES

Mr. Winterrowd.

Tele. Room...

Mr. Holloman

Miss Gane

SUBJECT:

William F. Tomphins, Assistant Attorney General,

Internal security Division

PROGRAK FOR APPREHENSION AND DETENTION OF PERSONS

CONSIDERED POTENTIAULY DANGEROUS TO THE NATIONAL

DEFENSE AND PUBLIC SATETE OF THE UNITED STATES.

5/31/16

SECRETION

Downgraded

by 6872074843

RAP SECRET

Reference is made to your memorandum to the Attorney

General dated January 6, 1956, relative to the Muslin Cult

0f Islan.

Reference is

also mode to my memoranaun to you

acted september Y.

1955, in which you were advised that

this Division would undertake a complete review of this

organization and, upon completion thereof, you would be

informed.

''It appears that the anti-white and anti-l.s. Government

teachings of the cult would constitute that organization a

potentially dangerous instrumentality in the event of a

national emergency.

Upon review of the available evidence

Jor use in administrative or judicial proceedings, however.

it appears that the proof does not warrant either designation

of the organization under Executive Order No. 10450 or the

institution of proceedings pursuant to the provisions of the

Smith Act.

It is the view of this Division that designations

pursuant to Executive Order No. 10450, particularly in the

case of religious or quasi religious organizations, should

-not be made at this time except upon the basis of eurdence

rules promulgated by the

ree progan ration shane a hear me are en

this Department still feels that staterents and gativities

the part: of individual members of the cult indicating

anarchist and revolutionary beliefs should be considered

in making a judgment as to whether or not such individual

members come within the revised security Inder criteria.

CÔ

included in the security Inder be forwarded to the depart

ment as soon as possible so that they may be reviewed for

the purpose of determining whether or not any of the luslim

Cut members should be retained on the security Index.

His further quested that you continue to conduct security

TOP SECRET CONTROL OFFICE

INTURNAL SECURITY DIVISION

CONTROL NO. T-1745-

SY FED 0

MRISECRET

AQu 29700.

1 1 5

Copies.

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type investigations of the leaders and active participating

members of the ruslim Cult of Islam, as well as investigation

of the cult itself.

subsequent to our complete review of the muslim Cult

organization, we received your menorandum dated January 11,

1956,

together with a comprehensive Summary Report and

several exhibits.

A rcappraisal of the case will be made

in light of the newly submitted information as to possible

designation or smith act prosecution and with respect to

the security Index.

You will be advised promptly on the

completion thereof.

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D #

Belm

CC

MC.

Baum;

co Mr. Minii

January 11, I'

JAN 1 1 195

'Tolson

Boardman

Nichols

Belmont

Harbo

Nobr

Parsons -

Rosen.

Tamm.

Sizoo

Assistant Attorney General

W1lllam F. Tompkins

Director, FBI -

MUSLIM CULT OF. ISLAM

INTERNAL SECURITY - ICI

FBI FlIe 25-330971

In a memorandum dated February 9, 1923, the

Department advised that the evidence then available

in this case was insufficient to establish a violation

said A Suth Act -330972-974&,°

conspiracy to VIOLate

said Act.

In a memorandum dated January 20, 1959,

the

Department advised that the information furnished by

confidential informants of this Bureau who are available

to testify has been reviewed and in the opinion of the

Internal Security Division of the Department the evidence

available was insufficient for prosecution against

leaders of the Cult for violation of Iltle 10, U.S. Code

2384- (Seditious Conspiracy),

There is enclosed herewith for your information:

one copy of the simmary report of Special Agent William J.

Gilchrist dated December 30, 1955, at Chicago concerning

the activities of the captioned organization.

There is

also enclosed one Photostat each of Exhibits 1 through 27

together with a copy of the "loly Que-'an," which is

Exhibit 28 in Special Agent Gilchrist's report.

It is

requested-that this exhibit be seturned

. to the Bureau •

when It has served the Department's needs.

vinasmuch as the enclosed report represents a

current comprehensive summary of the data available to the

Bureau concerning the Muslim Cult of Islam, the Department

is requested to consider a review of this report and the

enclosures thereto and advise the Bureau whether the -

activities of the Cult are in violation of any Federal (

statues within the bureau's jurisdiction.

Monoure.

RECORDED - 44

& JAN 12 1956

MUM: dij

Reference memo Belmont to Boardman dated

January 10, 2956,

captioned, as above.

MING CAn

30 FEB 10-1

6 gr

nif

CONFIDINIIAL

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Letter to Assistant Attorney General

William F. Tompkins

In regard to the attached report your attention

is directed particularly to Sections IV A and 3 concerning

the revolutionary teaching of the Cult and Section V

concerning specific actions o1 violence by. the Cult.

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CONEIDENTIAE

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STAHONO POMM! NO, 84

Office Memorandum • UNITED STA

GUVERNMENT

Toison.

TO

:I. V. Boardman

"r.

FROM

'A. H. Belmont

DATE: January 11956

Baraman

Nichols?

G.

1 Belmont

Harbo -

Mohr .

Parsons.

Rosen -

Tamm'.

Sizoo -

SUBJECT: MUSLIM CULT

OF ISLAM

Hinterrowd

-- INTERNAI, SECURITY - *MCI•

Tele. Room

Holloman -

BUFILE 25-330971

Gàndy -

The Chicago Office has submitted a comprehensive

summary report of 326 pages concerning the

of the Muslim Cult of Islam (MCI).

activities

The MCI was reportedly organized in 1930 In Detroit,

Michigan.

The national leader since 1933 1s Elijah/Mohammed

2220e

who claims to have been

sent by Allah, the supreme Being,

to lead

the Negroes out of slavery in

the United States.

Members of the Cult fanatically follow the alleged teachings

of Allah as interpreted by Elijah Mohammed and disavow allegiance

to the United States.

rembers pledge allegiance only to

allah and Islam and believe that any civil law which conflicts

with Muslim law should be disobeyed. The Cult teaches

that members of the colored race cannot be considered citizens

of the United States since they are in slavery in this country

and must free themselves by destroying non-Muslims and

Christianity in the coming 'War of Armageddon." For this

purpose the Cult has a military branch called the Fruit of

Islam" composed of all able-bodied

members who participate

in military drill and judo training

The Department has advised the Bureau by letters

4

B

Smith Act, a

1UoSo Code 2387 (seditious Conspiracy).

conspiracy to violate the Smith Act or IItle 18,

In view of the lanatical beliefs of the MCI and

une. tense racial situation that exists today, it is believed

send the Department this summary report and the

wenshous thereto with the request that this material be

reviewed to determine if the activities of the MCI are in

violation of any Federal statutes within the Bureau's jurisdiction.

Enclosure saul

1-11-36

co Mr. Belmont

Mr.

Boardman

RECORDED - 30

• Mr.

Miniter

INDEXED-30

2 - 350111-726

LAN 15 1055

MIM: dIj C

5-467

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Memorandum for Mr. Boardman

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the attached letter to the

-Department be approved and forwarded.

ml i

. - 2.

*.

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75207000205

15h1709

graded 1

5/31

114

SECRET

C8TWTYBY3

Assistant Attorney General

WILlian E. Lompkins

Datober 26, 1955

Director, FBI

PROGRAM FOR APPREFENSION AND

DETENTION OF FEESONS CONSIDERED

POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS TO THE

NATIONAL DEFENSE AND PUBLIC

SAFATY OF THE UNIJED STATES

FBI DILE 200-356062

Kuita...

Rejerence is made to my menarandum dated

September ?, 1955, concerning the suslim Cult of

Islam and the status of individual members of this

2$ Ohio

Cult whose names are included in the security

Index, und to your memorandun dated september 9,

3955, in which you indicuted that a complete review

of avallable data concerning the above-mentioned

organisation was being undertaken.

.

I would appreciate being advised as to

your final decision in this matter.

• Deuce

Personally

10-27-51

co - Bufile 25-330971 (MCI)

T'DE: Djm

•(6)

UN CORDED COFY FILED IN 25- 330991-

4151

Tolson

Boardman

Nichols

Belmont

Harbo.

Mohr

Parsons

Rosen _

Tamm

Sizoo

Winterrowd

Tele. Room

Hollomany-

NOV

2 1955

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No: 357062-9415

EX-121

• IG OCT 31 1955

11 33 VHA22E

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STANDARD FORM NO. 04

Office Memoran

UM • UNITED STATES

TO

:AR. Lo V. BOARDMAN

front

SOVERNMENT

DATE: September 9s 1955

FROM : MR. A. H. BELMONT

Tolson

SUBJECT:

PROGRAM FOR PPREHENSION AND DETENTION

OF PERSONS CONSIDERED POTENTIALLY

DANGEROUS TO THE NATIONAL DETENSE AND

PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE UNITED STATES

FBI File 100«356062

D. 740417

in Geral

- Harbo -

Mohr .

Parsons

Rosen

Tamm

Sizoo -

#interrowd

Cie Room

Holloman

The original of the attached memorandum

dated

September ?,

1955, to Assistant Attorney General Tomplins,

was delivered personally by me on september 8 to dr.

Tompkins.

I advised him that in our corespondence with

the Department on the Muslim Cult of Islam, we had the

distinot impression that the depariment has not thoroughly

reviewed the file and all investigative reports on this

I pointed out that there are approximately

150 persons on the security Index who are connected with

this cult and that the question involved is whether the

Department has sufficiently reviewed the file to arrive

at a conclusion as to whether membership in a leadership

capacitys

(the military section of the cult), should be considered

dangerous in the event of an emergencyo

that if the Department comes to the conclusion such persons

will not be dangerous in an emergency, this Bureau would

innediately review the cases of the security Index subjects

sor appropriate action ond that in the meantime the individual.

List of security Index subjects is not being referred to the

Department for review.

I aduised Hr. Tomphins that the memorandum of

September? sets forth several incidents, together with the

background of this organization, vich reflect the need for

a careful review by the Departmento.

Mr. Tomphins agreed

and stated that a thorough review would be made and that he

would thereafter communicate with use

This morning (september 9), I received the attached

memorandum from Mr. Tomphins, which

states that a thorough

review will be undertaken and

he will thereafter communicate

with use

190-5576064-

AHB : IL

RECORDED - 64

Enclosures

(5)

commiT, Boardman

19

: 1955

CC--7T0

Belmont

Bland

CC--Bufile 25-330971 (MusIim Cult of Islam)

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Office Memorandum • UNITED SI

TO

FROM

SUBJECT:

Ine Directors

rederal Bureau of

Investigation

"ilgiam I.

Tompkins, Assistant Attorney General,

internal security Division

• PROGRAM FOR APPPEHENSION AND DETENTION

OF PERSONS CONSIDERED POTENTIALLY

DANGEROUS TO THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AND

PUBLIC SALTY OF THE UNITED STATES

ES GOVERNMENT

DATE: September 9 1955

HOP SECRET

In reference to your memorandum of september 7;

1955,

concerning

the Muslim Cult of Islam, this will

confirmmy conversation with Mr. Belmont thay in light

of the additional data submitted,

a complete review

of this organization will be undertaken in this division

and I will communicate with you again upon completion

thereof.

919/55-1aisd to line

Downgraded

by C81Wr4B43

tó

SECRET On

5131/14

99155

to Brandmand

Balmont:

AldE

RECORDED - BR

807• ,1

TOP SECRET

TOP SECRET CONTROL OFFICE

INTERNAL SECURITY DIVISION

COT/ROI N0, 7-1185/

ENCLOSUNE.

104 354212

XO SEP 19 1955

GRIFINENE

SPIES DESTROYED

1O

OCT 8 1969

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10442

00.

Acuietent

Astorney Gonerut

VilLion F. Tonphins

Boardman

Belmont

Mushing

Soptember fa

2355

RECORDED

eisera

PROGRAM FOR APPRCRENSION AND BLOENTION

OR FITSONS CONDIUIRUD FOTENCTALLT

DANGALOUS 2O TIL NATIONAG DEFERSE

FUBLIC GAFETY OF 2HS URLISS STATES

FAL FIZE 200-356062 4

Referance is nade to vour Lotter doted

Auguas 22g

13550

in lohton you stato

thot due

• to

unique otatue of the rulin Cunt of telen cs on

-.

orguniration on indiusinal routen ane evaluetton:

of the derogadory infor on ror on each vi

the leaders and active articipating members of the

Cult must be conquatod to ascortain mether aa

individuale theu chould be removed fron the securitu

Inder on should continue to be included chorois

based on subatondiated evidence of eoch respective

individual's anorchist and revolutionary 00440140s

EniG

beltefse

socording to rellable informants this dult

ti an organiaction composad chairely of Negroas wnich

was raportedly organizad around 1930 i Detroits

Richicone

The notional Leader ra founder i

Alejah Mononned who clains to have been send by

the "Negroes out af oicuary in the

MonDira fongticolly follow the alleced

teachings of Allah aa intarpresee by Mohammed and

disavou allegiance to the United storedo

ReBbers

plodgo ollegiance anly do 4iaoh ond raion and balieve.

any eull 20 uhich conflicto mith Muslim Iow should

be disobayed.

ine Guld tocchos that membera

of thes

doriskinned ruce connot de considered attina 2*

the lnited states aince they dre

in slavery in bris

al" arnogedione

miltory branch called the Fruct s/ Jalan connosed

Tolson

Boardman

Nichols

Belmont

Harbo.

Mohr

Parsons

Rosen _i

Tamm

Sizoo -

Winterrowd

Tele. Room

Moligan SEP

2 2 1955 42

of all male able-bodied nembore tho poraragrate

tu mitory don che suge training lebates

-Bugtle

35.29099 (ia in out rolan)

hef: Memo kio

Belmont to kir.

Boardmar

8/51/55 captioned Emergency Detention Program

PSp $S0 712

IDRie jp

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mam

Menorandun for Assistone Attorney Generci

F. Tompling

Cult also belleve that they are directly related to

add asiatic nations and any conflict insolving any

isiatic nation and the wester nation is considered

• part of the war of arnogedion in which the asierte

nation bill be victorious.

Instances of violence Ascinst Police Authoriu

on several occasions,

the primitive hatred,

with which menbers are so indued,

exploded into open

In June 1950 the Detroit Police, i

attempting to solve a traffic problem, were assaulted

by a number of legroes in frond of the Temple of Islan.

The officers had their night sticks taken away, were

forced to use firearms, and were given a severe beating

by the assembled legroes.

These Negroes were identified

as members of the bustin CuLt of ISIO

Anacher incident ocourred in September 1950,

in san Diego, involving two officers of the san Diego

Police Deporinent who were attempting to serve o

braggie warrant.

upon arriving at the address,

Individuals accosted the officers und aduised then

the subjecó of the warrant was not où home.

Then the

officers echibited the warrant ond expressed their

intention of searching the house, they were rushlessly

attacked. This perpetrated a neur rio and necessitated

the calling out of additional cars and approcinately

tuenty officers. Before the subject was taken into

cuatody and order was restored, an uninown individual

sired three shots into a police car.

It was later

determined that the subject and the

too individuals

22/20

intercepted the

officers were all members of the

Diego Temple of the Muslim CuLt Of Islan

In February 1953s another incident occurred

which inuolved a disturbance betueen members of the

Cult who were en route to the yearly convention in

Chicago.

Members of the lontgomery County Police in

silver spring, Horylond, were alerted. Four policenen

who

mei the train and entered the cor were assaulted

and

hod their guns and blackjacks taken auay from then

P SEOPER

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Menorandun for hastsiond Attorney General

by menbors of the Guits Iris nocessitosed a coll for

police reinforcerentas and nino nembers of the cult

PeTe

removed to the station and charged with a9s0u1T

Onuasicion to Federal Authoriti

such open defionce la not relegated merely do

Lacal authority.

In blew of the stand this organization

hos token in connection with seruice in the arned forces,

members haue consistently, since the passage of the

Salective Praining and Service Aot of 1210, adhered

to the toachings of their lenders in refusing to register

because they cloim to be registered in the book of allah

in the holy city of lecco and connor serve tue nosters

In 204s circe leudeng of the Cults including Mlijah Nohenned,

and seventy menbere of the Chicaro Temple were arrested

by Agents ny chia Bureau

The chorges leveled aguinst

the leaders included failure do regiater for selectine

aoruice, sedition and counseling their follouers

mambers of the temple of Islan should noi go into the

Army and should ignore any cards or lettere fron the

Iocal Graft board.

The indictments returned for sedition

one conspiracy to conuts acdition vere disnisred in

May 1943s houever, the throe leaders served prison

terms for eclective soruioc violations. of the seventy

nonhers crested, approcinately forty served prison teris

for violation of the selective training ora service doc

03 4940.

During the course of the second world iou

onu the par in koreas such incidents mere repeated

repeatens

throughous che countru. and a nunher of convictions vore

secured for violations of the selectiue servioo actsi

and now with the threat of hoarilicles in the for lasts

the cult has again token in open siond againad serusoe

in the armed forces of the united states.

They continue

to incluõe

thoir teachinga such information to:

"The block people love aluaya beon helping the devi

by Lighting in

into ward, but the mualima do nos so to

war but ruthor to joul.

Kicked out of

the

Those who register wilt

nation of Taian and will

do with che

zunite devilse

THE ECONNET

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Manorendin for isolatont Attorney Conoral

14IILan La Tonphins

Interquined auth defiance of the proutaions

of the selectiue deruice cous is a civic disloyalty

to the Governont und o continuel disrespoci for ita

In a publicution obbatned fron the headquerters

of the Mislin Culu of Islam in Dhi0000, entitle

"The Final Call to Islam"

ine fallouing appacred.

"Of all the governments of the world there never existod

one so viciod as anorico.

which has misled the Holy

People of allah, and deceived then into norahining

a God that they cannot see, nor hear, that is a doo

Tor this cause zang

has

is procticed beyond morda to desoribe."

In 19422 Elliah Monummed colorfully desoribed

the inericon flag as follows:

"The flag you see hore

is the

Play of the unite devile the unite that you sees

and notice that you don't see any block uny where on its

represents the waite races the red represents the blood.

chat they lose beeping to for the mice devit cones

the Blue

cackgrounds the unide stors represent justice

so the whizes not the rod men or the bloch men but only

for the

white devils."

He told his people not to display the flag

of the white dovil, because the flag seant nothing

do then but a banner with abara and stripes ano a

piece of blue cloths but the flag of Ision meant

their very saluation.

Then the mited states. was at nor nith

vapong the cult considered the Japanese their

"Ilable brown brothors" and gleefully predicted the

victory of the lone of the rising sur

In 1942s

Eltjeh Mononmed esportedly node the following staberent

an a temple meeting:

"The Japanese flag is similor

to our flag of talan and the

likeness is because

Japanese are our brothers and they are the only

Dho will give to justice, freedom and aqualitu. ones

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BAP SEC792

Remorandun for Asataiant Attorney General

WiLlion I. Tomptins

at the outbreak of war in rared

the Gul"

innedlately allied tis sympothies with the cause of

worth Korea and spoke in gloving berns of the strength

and power of their Korean brothers.

The u have consistently referred to their

Agratic brothers in russia, and

while there is no

evidence

to prove affiliation with the conmunise Party.

many of the leaders have lost no occasion to rise,

verballys to the defense of the soviet mion in any

notter involving diffioulties between the united States

and

Fussio.

The above eranples are not intended to be

alI-inclusive and numerous reports concerning this

orgonization hove been made auxilable to the Departnent

under the caption "alijah lohanned, with alloses, lusi

Cult of Islan - selective seruice Act, 1918; Sedition;

conspiracy" and "Huslim Culi of islan, Internel Security ICI."

He have conducted and are presently

conducting investigations of individual menbers of

the cult who are reported to be (1) functionaries

or leaders of the cult, (29 members of the military

section of the cult known as the fruii of Islan or

(3) active partiaipants in carrying out disloyal

aims uno purposes of the culte

The nores of individual

members have been added to the security Inder after a

careful evaluation of their cotivities in furthering

the fanatical and anarchist ains and purposes of the

Gult because it was felt that they presented o

potential threat against the internal security of the

country in the event of an energency.

sosed on

information set out aboue it appeara

that such o

potential threat could noterialive dy acts of violence

as has been done by menbers of the Nationalist Party

aj puerto hico or by seizing upon the opportunity

presented by a national

emergency to commit dots

violence bused upon their hatred

disloyalty

to the

Government of the United States.

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P SEORIE

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Memorandus for desistont Attorney Genoral

Fabrian do Tempirina

In aben of the choue end in the ligut of .

additional dato conoerning the cult which has been

made cuatiable to the Deparinent In she form of

reports under the coptions previously nentionoas

you may desire to further consider unether thie

orgarination would conetitute o dangerous instrumentaltty

an the event of a national chergency If it 63 your

deciaion that this argonization docs not constitute

I potential thread do the internal security of this

courty e 61L

take steps to remove from the security

Indca

the Bones

of thoss individual nembers presantly

included

thereit.

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STRONTO FORM AS 68

Office Memorandim • UNITED STATO

GOVERNMENT

Tolson

TO

Mir. In. V. Boaraman

FroM : Mr. A. H. Belmont

Date. Septem 0232,

Nichute.

Belmont.

Harbo

Mohr

Parsons

Rosen.

Tamm-

Sizoo -

SUBJECT: EMERGENCY DETENTION PROGRAM:*

Finterrowd _

Bufile 100-356062

Tele. Room _

Holloman -

Gandy -

Muslim Cult of Islam (WI) teaches its members (all

Negroes) civil disobedience of any law conflicting with Muslim low

and that non-luslims and Christianity will be destroyed in the

"War

of Armageddon."

Has military branch called "Fruit of Islam" (FOI).

Members sympathetic to Asiatic nations in any conflict with

western nations.

members nave rebelled against police authority

on occasion, expressed opposition to federal authority by rejusal

to serve in military,

teach disrespect for U.S. Government and

appear to be potential threat to internal security of U.S.

We

investigate (1) functionaries, (2) members of the FOI, and

(3) active participants in the cult.

We have 151 included in the

security Index because of such activities.

Department considers available information insufficient

to classify Mil as dangerous organization, states security Index

status should be determined by substantiated evidence of each

respective: individual's anarchist and revolutionary activities and

beliefs as members of MCI and requests ve furnish list of members

included in security Index. We feel that analysis of potential

dangerousness of this organization and its members has not been

subject of thorough study by Department. We propose to cite

specific instances of violence against police authority, opposition

to federal authority, disloyalty and disrespect for U.S. Govertment

and request Department to further consider whether this

organization should be considered as dangerous to internal security

of U.S.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

(1) If you approve, there is attached a proposed letter

to the Department requesting further consideration of potential

dangerousness of this organization.

(2) It is recommended that we not furnish Department list

of 151 MCI members included in SI pending reconsideration by Dept.

Enclosures

cc = Ar. Boaraman

ce .

Mir. Belmont

• MT. Bland

cc - Mr. Rushing.

1955

RFCORDED - 77

- 1537

EX. - 105,

EX. SEP 9

1955

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Memorandum for Mr. Boardmon

(3) The Department's correspondence indicates it has

thoroughly reviewed the entire file

on the

Muslim Cult

but it is

basing its opinion on the statement of one minister. If you agree,

Belmont will deliver the attached letter to Tompkins or leagley

and point out

the necessity for the Department

to thoroughly review

the file on this organization prior to any decision as to the

individual members.

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Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES

GOVERNMENT

Tolson

ah. Lo V. BOARDMAN!"

DATE: August 31, 1955 Boardma

Belmont

Harbo -

MR. A. H. BELLONT

Mohr -

Parsons

Rosen -

Tamm'-

Sizoo -

ПОВуВСТ :

EMERGENCY DETENTION PROGRAM

FBI File 100-356062

Winterrowd

Tele. Room -

Holloman -

Gandy -

As result of action taken by the department to remove three

members of the Muslim cult of Islam (MCI),

all Government employees,

prom the security Index, we directed a letter to the Department August 8,

1955, requesting advice as to (1) whether we should continue to conduct

security-type investigations of the leaders and active participating

members of the MCI and particularly the members of the Fruit of Islam (FÖI)s

the military arm of the cult, to determine whether the names of such

individuals should be added to the security Index and (2) whether the

names of all members of the McI currently on the security Index should

be removed from the security Index.

Hith respect to the questions posed to the Department,

the

Department advised (1) that the Bureau should continue to conduct

security-type investigations of the leaders and active participating

members of the lcI and (2) that an individual review and evaluation

of derogatory information reported on each of the leaders and active

participating menbers of

the cult must be conducted to ascertain whether

as individuals, they should be removed from the security Index or should

continue to be included, based on substantiuidevidence of each respective

individual's anarchist and revolutionary activities and beliefs, as

members of the cult. the Department further noted that on the basis of

available infornation the anarchist and revolutionary statements

reportedly made by a single minister of the cult are not of such scope

to indicate an aim of purpose of the cult as enunciated by the prophea

and leader, Elijah rohammed, for uniform compliance by all ucI temple

ministers.

The Department concludes that statements and activities on the

part of individual members of the cult indicating anarchist and revolu

tionary beliefs, will be determining factors in determining whether or not

such individual members come within the revised security Index criteria.

The Department requests that a complete list of the names and FBI file

numbers. of the members of the ucI currently included in the security

Indes be made available and that the Internal security Division be kept

informed of the individual members' activities on a continuing basis

in

order that their cases may be reviewed of re-reviewed in light of any new

evidence or information developed.

Enclosure

RECORDED - T/

c0 - MT. Boardman

Mr. Belmont

Nr. Bland

21

SEP?

1955

MT. Rushing

TDR:njt:ejp

• EX-10%

(5)

5. 9 SEP 16 19551

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Метогапаит дог нт. Воставал:

Thumbnail Sketch of the uCI:

Reliable informants report that this cult is an organization

composed entirely of Negroes which was reportedly organized around

1930 in Detroit, lichigon. The national leader and founder is

Elijah Mohammed who claims to have been sent by Allah to lead the Negroes

out of slavery in the United states.

Members fanatically follow the

alleged teachings of Allah as interpreted by lohammed and disavow

allegiance to the united states. Members pledged allegiance only to

Allah and Islam and believe any civil law which conflicts with Muslin

law should be disobeyed.

The Cult teaches that members of the dark

skinned race cannot be considered citizens of, the United States since

by destroying non-Muslims and Christianity in the

this purpose the cult has a military branch called the fruit of Isla

composed of all male able-bodied members who participate in military

drill and judo training. lembers of the cult also believe that they

are directly related to all Asiatic nations and any conflict involving

any Asiatic nation and the lestern nations is considered a part of the

Har of Armageddon in which the Asiatic nation will be victorious.

Instances of Violence Against Police Authority: •

On several occasions the primitive hotred with which nembers

are so imbued, exploded into open violence. In June 1950 the Detroit

Police, in attempting to solve a traffic problem, were assaulted by a

number of Negroes in front of the Temple of Islam. The officers had

their night sticks taken away, were forced to use firearms, and were

given a severe beating by the assembled Negroes. These Negroes were

identified as members of the Muslim cult of Islam.

Another incident occurred in september 1950 in san Diego,

Involving two officers of the san Diego police Department uho were

attempting to serve a traffic warrant. voon arrivingat the address,

two individuals accosted the officers and aduised them the subject of the

warrant was not at home. then the officers exhibited the warrant and

expressed their intention of searching the house, they were ruthlessly

This perpetrated a near riot and necessitated

the calling

out of additional cars and approximately twenty officers. Before the

subject was taken into custody and order was restored, an unknown

individual fired three shots into a police car. It was later determined

that the subject and the two individuals who intercepted the officers

were all members of the san Diego Temple of the Muslim cult of Islamo

TOT

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тако

sage

Memorandum for MT. Boardman:

In february, 1951, another incident occurred which involved

a disturbance between members of the cult who were en route to the

yearly convention in chicago.

. Members of the lontgomery County Police

in silver spring, Maryland, were alerted. Four policemen who met the

train and entered the car were assaulted and had their guns and

blackjacks taken away from them by members of the cult.

This

necessiated a call for police reinforcements, and nine members of the

cult were removed to the station and charged with assault.

Opposition to rederal Authority:

such open dejiance is not relegated merely to local authority.

In view of the stand this organization has taken in connection with

service in the armed forces,

members have consistently,

since the

passage of the selective Iraining and service Act of 1940, adhered to the

-teachings of their leaders in refusing to register, because they claim

to be registered in the book of Allah in the holy dity of Mecca and

cannot serve two masters.

In 1942, three leaders of the MCI, including

Elijah Mohammed, and seventy members of the Chicago Temple were arrested

by Agents of the Bureau. The charges leveled against the leaders included

failure to register for selective service, sedition and counseling their

followers "that members of the temple of Islam should not go into the

Army and should ignore any cards or letters from the local draft board."

The indiotments returned for sedition and conspiracy to commit sedition

were dismissed in May, 1913; however, the three leaders served prison

terms for selective service violations. Of the seventy members arrested,

approximately forty served prison terms for violation of the selective

Training and service Act of 1940.

During the course of the second world War and the war in Kored,

such incidents were repeated throughout the country, and a number of

convictions were secured for violations of the selective Seruice acts;

a no wet to th stad nast tire de the the smet,

the cult has

forces of the

united states.

They continue to include in their teachings such

information as:

The black people have always been helping

the deurd by fighting in his wars, but the

Mussims do not go to war but rather to jarl.

Those who register will be kicked out of

the nation of Islan and will die with the

white devils.

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Memorandum for Mr. Boardman:

Disloyalty and Disrespect for the United States Government:

Intertwined with defiance of the provisions of the selective

service acts is the vivid disloyalty to the Government and the continual

disrespect for its laws. such comments as "no good Muslim registers

for the draft, vote or do anything

else in the Devil's government, " are

repediedly made throughout the various temples. In 1942, Elijah

Mohammed,

the leader of this cult, described the American flag as follows:

"The

Slag you see, here is the flag of the white devil. The white that you

see, and notice that you don't see any black any where on it, represents

the white race; the red represents the blood that they lose keeping it for

the white devil alone, the blue background, the white stars represent

the black men but only for

the white devils."

When the united states was at war with Japan, the cult considered

the Japanese their "little brown brothers" and gleefully predicted

the victory of the land of the Rising sun. At the outbreak of the war

in Korea, the cult immediately allied its sympathies and spoke in

glowing terms of the strength of their Korean brothers.

They have

consistently referred. to their Asiatic brothers in Russia,

, and, while

there is no evidence to prove affiliation with the communist Party, many

of the leaders have lost no occasion to rise, to the dejense of the

soviet Union in any matter involving difficulties between the united

States and Russia.

obseruations:

Based upon an analysis of the rabid teachings of this groups.

is definitely considered that these people present a threat to the

it

internad security of the united states, and would, with the right number

of sallowers and the opportunity, be more than willing to perform any

acts which would subvert American principles and endanger the existence

of the American nation as such.

such a potential threat could materialize

by actual violence against civil authorities prior to a national

emergency as has been done by the Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico or

by seizing upon the opportunity presented by a national emergency to

conmit acts of violence based upon their hatred and disloyalty to the

Government of the United states.

Our instructions to the field are that

security-type investigations are to be conducted on individual members

of the cult who are reported to be (1) functionaries or leaders of the

Cult; (2) members of the military section of the cult known as the

and disloyal aims and purposes of the cult. Individuals affiliated with

the cult have been retained in the security Inder after carejul evaluation

of their activities in furthering the violence and anarchist aims and

purposes of the cult under thut portion of the revised security Index

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Memorandum for MT. Boardman:

criteria which reads "investigation has developed information

that the

individual though not a member or a participant in the activities of

a subversive organization has anarchist or revolutionary beliefs and is

likely to seize upon the opportunity presented by a national

emergency to. endanger the public safety as shown by overt dets or

statements within the last three years established through reliable

sources, informants or individuals." As of the current date, we have

151 such individuals included in the security Inder.

Extensive

investigation has been conducted of the activities of the organization

since 1942 and the numerous reports in the matter have been jordarded

to the department.

It appears from the comments contained in the

Department memorandum of August 23, 1955, that an analysis of the

potential dangerousness of this organization and its members has not

been the subject of a thorough study by the Department.

The Domestic

Intelligence Division feels that we should cite the information

set

out previously herein and specifically draw the attention of the

Department to the organizational reports submitted concerning the

Muslim cult of Islan, and request the Department to reconsider its

stand in this matter. If the Department has

reason for not desiring the names of these individuals included in

2 to 1 that ne

a: technical legal

the security Index, it is felt that we should be so informed.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

(1) If you approve,

there is attached a proposed letter to

the Department along the lines mentioned above.

(2) It is recommended that we not furnish the Department o

List of the 151 individuals, ucl members, included in the security

Index pending reconsideration by the departmento

(3) The Department's correspondence indicates it has not thoroughly

reviewed the entire file on the Muslim cult but it is basing its opinion

on the statement of one minister. If you agree, Belmont will deliver

the attached letter to tompkins of leagley and point out the necessity. 1o

for the Department to thoroughly reutew the file on this organization iN

prior to any decision as to the individual members.

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STANDARO FORM NE. 01

TOP

lion

Office Memorándum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.

F121b0

TO

:

Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation

DATE:

August 231955

Alr. l'arsons.

Mr. Rosch

NIr. Pamm_

William F. Forpsing

Mr. Sizoo

Assistant Attorney General

Mi. Winterrora-

Tele. Room.

Internal Security Division

Mr. Holloman.

SUBJECT:

Miss Gandy.

Program for Approbension and Detention of

Persons Considered Potentially Bangerous 10

SECRET rai

the National Dosense and Public Safety of

the United States

DETeCi) - Gent.

Rifting

oN 5/31/14

SECRET

Reference in made to your senorandun dated August 8, 1955, in which

you trished to be edvised whether the Bureau should continue to condues

Security-type investigations of the loaders and activa participating members

of the Muslim Cult of Islan and its military adjunct, "Fruit of Istan", to

determine whother the names of such individuals should be added to the

Security Inder because of their anarchist and revolutionary activities and

bellots, and further whether the names of ald individuals tho are currently

included in the Security Inder on a basis of the individual's anarchist and

rovolutionary setirities and beliois as nambers of the Muslim Cult of Islam,

should be removedo

Downgraded

For your informtion, the Security Inder status of the three United

States Governent Employees, FERBERT CAESAR, JEREMIAH PUGH and JAMES GRICE.

mir, solerrod to in your mencrandm, was considered under all four provisions

'the revisod Critoris, and particularly under Griteria 1(e) unich roadss

"Investigation has developed informition that an individual though not &

membor or a participant in the actirities of a subversive orgonization haa

snarchiot or revolutionary ballefy and is lkely to seize upon the opportunity

presented by a national energency to endanger the public sarely as shoun by

overt acis or statements within the last thros years established through

reliable sources, Intormants or individualz." It was determined, in the

Instance of the three Unlied States Goverument Employees, that there was

incufficient substantiated evidence adduced with respect to the anarchist and

rovolutionery activitles and bellois on the pars of these indiriduni subjeets,

to varrant the rotention of their names in the Sceurity Index»

It 3ow appears apparent that due to the unique status of the Muslim Cult

Of Istan, as an organization, an individual review and evaluation of the

derogatory inornation mported on each of the leaders ind active participat

ins members of the Cult nust ba conducted to asertain wnther as individuals?

they should be renoved iron the Security Index or should continue to bo in

cluded, based on substantiated evidence of each respectivo individual's

anarchist and revolutionry activitios and bellels, ag members of the Cult

It is to be assumed that in the casas of a numbor of the Cult nembers, pame

cularly among the loaders, anple ovidence will be adducod to warrant the

revention of their names in the Sacurity Inder undor the revisad 0r.u0ra

SECRET CONTROL OFFICE

1 En

FORE SECURLEY DIVISION

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SECRET

02240

Your attention is directed to our memorandum to the Bureau datod

August 10, 1954, captioned "Elijah Monauned, et ab, Muslin Cult Islang

Interal Security MCI", in wich 1t ues stated at that time that to

fanaticion of Muslin Culd of Islan membera appears to be of such an

extreme degaca as to pender possible an outbroak of violence by Cult

members which night be similar in nature to the recently attempted assass

ination of the nenbers of the House of Representatives by Puerto Riesn

Nationalists. It has been ascertained that the basis for this conclusion

were the amoged revolutionary statenents by asbury windhis, ministarg

empLe 19. Mo, Cincinnat, Oblo, as reported in Bureau Report of specie

Agent Richard I. latin, dated May 10, 1954, a6 Exacinnati, 0h10, ano

craditod to Confidontial Informants Iot and Is oi inorm reliabillig

On this point, it is to be noted that in reply to our menorandus oi

August 10, 2954, In unich we sequested & recavaluation of certain infor santa,

including Contidantial Infomants Tol and Toy of the referenced SA Ially

report, the Bureau advised on Septerber 2. 1954 that Contraontad Intomant

tol is available to testify but is known to hate furnished false infounation

on one occasion, and advised further that Confidential Informant Io5 1e 106

available to testily. In addition, the Bureau advised on March 3, 1955,

that Confidential Informant lot was being changed fren "ot known reliability

to "oi unnon reliability.

In this connections a Bureau seport on ASBURY WILLIAMS dated September

Iu, 1954, rilected the records of the Federal Corectional Institute at

Milan, Michigan, as follows:

"Tho subject was described in 1943 as exhibiting

no evidence of major psychological or neuronsychiatric

disorders. A dingnosis of the subjeet et that time

indicated that he exhibited a constitutional psychopathic

inferiority fith psychosis, His mental deficiency is

noted as 'fanilial, border line type. He was described

as a "constitutional psychopathic state - paranoid

personality'"

The Bureau raport further deseribed WIlLJAMS as boing of inferior intelligance

with & mental age of basween ten and elaven years of age with an I.l. oi

seventy to seventy-nine,

In Light os this Inter acquired infornation, the conclusions of our

Auguat 10, 195l menorandun necessarily required re-evaluation. On the basie

:

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KOP-SECRET

of available information, the archis and revolutionary staternie

reportedly made by ASBURY WITJAMS and sierenced in our August 10ch

memorandu, appeas to be resirseted to WILIAMS, as a single minister

of tho Cale, and a minister uno appears to ba extremely radical, and

such ravolutionary statements are not oí a substantial scope to indicate

an ain os puzpose of the cult as enunciated by the prophet and leader,

PUNAH HOMIED, for uniforn compliance by all McI temple ministers.

You have advised that as of July 15, 1955, the dece of the last

statistical savier of the Security Inder, the names of I42 Cult nemboss

"were included in the Security Inder.

It is requested thas this Division

be furishod with a complote liou of the nomes and FBI File nunbers of the

members of the Muslim Cult of Islen curronily included in the Indor.

Considoring that sistements and activities on the part of individual

members of the Cult, indicating anarchist and sevolutionary beliefs, ill

be determining factors in concluding whether or not such individual

memberg

ense livasion be kept intormed or the individuas members? acuaricies on &

continuing basie, in order that their cases may be reviewed or re-reviewed

in lighi of any new evidence or information Therefore, it is reguested

that you continue to conduct securityotype imestigations of the leaders and

active participating members of the Musiin Cult of Islamo

TOR-STAREF

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CONTROI # I011707g2,36

Department o1 Justice

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Delivered by: Axchie De 2lexuson

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Date:

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FOR SHORES

CG

Belmont

COX

Assistond Attornoy Cenerat

FIllan le Tomplins

2955

DETECTOrS FBI •

PROGRAM FOR APPRENCUSION AND DETENTION

OF PEESONS CONSIDURED POZELTIALLT

DANGEROUS TO DIE NATIONAL DEFENDE AND

on

PURCIC SAFELE OF THE UNITED STATES

SECRET

164 FILe 100-356082

st...

DETABAN

tortiale

sent.

Reference:

Lenade to your menoranda dated

to

JULY

29, 19559

captionce as aboves referring to the

security Inden status of Kerber, Caesar, Jeremion Fugh

Downgraded

687474343

and Jones Grice-ßey, all employees of the United States

Government.

Your communication in each instance aduised

that the nome of the federal employee should be removed

Si om the securly Inder. This has been done.

Invesiigations reflect each of the individuals

us a member of and an acoque participone in the affairs

0f

the huslim Gult of Isions an orconization composed

of fanatical individuals uno encouroge rocial prejudice

and disavow allegiance to the United states. Boch of the

OFFICE.

individuals is reported to be a member of the fruit of

Ision, the military arm of the cult thou grequently

engages in close order drills according to informaniso

і зати

apte

1955, regarding the individuals mentioned above.

In the memorend to the puren dated digi 393e

stated that on the basis of the information furnished i

te basis of the

to the Department on the huslim Cult of Islam it hos

been decided that insufficient evidence has been adduced

to include the group as a basio revolutionary group under

the terms of the security Inder criteria

You aiso.

stated that until further suidence has been developed

to substantiate a determination that the cuit adheres

to the concepts and principal

teners

of the

Communist

Party and advocates

the use of force and violence,

had been decided.

that individual nembers of the cult

do not come within the

gehutrements for the

retention of

Tolson -

the nomes in the security

Bairdman

Anicers

Nichols

+00-351142-1530

Belmont

Harbo.

co • Buffle 25-330971

Cult of Islam)

Mohir -

co • Bufile

105-31952

(veremiah tugh.

Parsons

Rosen.

o0 - Bujile

105-254/58. (Caesar) :

Tamm -

""i"

cc - Bufile

Siz00 -

105-c00854 (Grice-Bey)1s

Winterrowd

Phdimjt

Tele. Room

•' (10)

Holloman .

Gandy -

AUG 19 1955

C 9500

Enclosure to memo Belmont

to Boaranar

dated

8/8/55 PLC:OjE

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2

Letter to

Assistant Attorney Cenerot

Rillion Te Tomptina

In e memoranium from Assistant Attorney

deneral Warren OIney fIT doted Februery 9> 19532

captioned, "ritjon Mohammody with citasesy

The liuel in

Cult of IslanD

seldotive service Acs of 1940. Conspiracys

Internal

"and "progrom for Apprehension

and bebention of Forsons Considored Fotentially Dongorove

to the Factonol Defense and Public Sofety of the inited

statesy

""he advised that the huslin Cult of Isions undey.

certain circunstancess presents. a serious threat to the

internal security because of the conotioul beliefs of

the cult wich croourage rucial prejudice and dicloyalty

to the

United States.

He stated with reference so the

Bureau's question as to whether a seourity cupo

investigation should be conduated regarding the leaders

anã/or nembers of the cult for the purpose of constdering

then for inclusion in the security indeus that investigative

reporis regarding the leaders and all presently active

participating nonbera ahouid be furnished to the Departmeri

Inuestigations of leaders end active participating rombers

of the cult have been ond are being conducted.

In auditions

investigative reporis regarding the cult have been

submitted to the Department on a continuing basis.

When facts developed through investigation

warrant such actions nches of cult nembers have been

added to the security Inder.

A8 0f JULY 15, 1955g

"the

date of the last statistiont reuten of the security

Inders

the nones of hi? cult members were included in

the

seourity Indea.

The figure includes the chree

induiduals mentioned above.

Induiduals affillated with the cult have not

been included in the sacurity Index on the premise tho

the Gult aêneros to the concepts and principal tenets

of tho connuntst Farty.

The nones of individuals have

been retained in the security Inder afier careful

evaluation of their activities in furthering the fanoticor

and anarchist aims and purposes of the cult under that

portion of the revised security Inder eriteria which

reads as follous:

"Investigation has developed infarnation

that on individual though not a neuber of a porticipant

in tho activitiea of a subversive organization has

anarchist or ravolutionary bellegs and is litely to seize

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Lester do Asatabané Attornoy General

billion la Sonotins

upon the opportunity presented by a nationa? energency

to endanger the public sujoy so anoun by overt oots

or atatemonts within the last three years established

through reliable sources, ingornonta or indiuiduals.

In connectior with the Ould's advocooy of the

use of force and violence, your attention is directed

to your memorandun to the Bureau dared August 10g 1054s

captioned iulijah lohammod, et als lusiim lult of lalas

Internal security • MCI,"

It when you state in pors

thot this cult continues do foster o program of vicioua

racial hatred. fanned continuously by the fanatical

preochings of Mohanned and he ministers, bloverly

denouneing the United States Governments GEs Jr0g ond

leaderas and procluiming the eventual destruction of the

You further

country and the unite people thered Guld of IsIon

staved that the jonatician of duslim

membero appears to be of such an extreme degree as co

render possible on outbreak of violence by cult members

which might be similer in nature to the recently attempsed

assaasination of the menbers of the House of Representatives

by Puerto hicon Nacionalists.

In thor connections Aubury Filllans, Jeoder

of lomple Mumber 5 of the cult ot Cincinnails

¿s reported

to have stated that the luslima and not the Puerto icons

ghould be the persons to kill the president ond the

rest of the leading officions in the United States.

the

information is set out in detail in the repori of

special Agent Richard I. Lully dated May 18, 19544

incornats Ohios captioned "illich Mohamed, gt a1s

LuBlin CUlt Of Islane Internal Security - MCI.

As you ported out in

your menorendum dated

August 10, 1954, the members of the Muslim Gult of

Islan presend & potential for violence similar tu the

members of the Nationalist Party of Puerco

stieos

this

Is based on the extreme jonatical and anorchist

tenchings

and belief's of the members. such a potential threat

could matertalize by

acts of violence againat ciutl

authority arter to a racional energency as has been

by members of the Nationuliai Party of Luerco Rico o

14т

SECRET

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at Sucan

Letter to Assistont Attorney Generat

Usiliam le tonplins

by setting upon the opportuntty preaented

by o nationar

emorgency to connie acts of violence based upon their

harred and disloyalty to the Government of the

United Statea.

Tou are requested to advise whether thia

Bureau should continue to conduct security-tupe

investigations of the leaders and active participating

members of the Muslin Quid of Islan and porbiculorly

the members of the Fruit of Islag

the nikitory arn

of the Culus to determine unether the names of such

individuals should be added to the security Inder

because of their anarchis ond revolutionary octuities

013d

beltefas

In usew of your decision to remove the

names of the chree dedero. employees mentioned above

fron the security inder you ore requested to aduise

whether the nones of all other individuals should be

removed from the security Indes mnich were included

therein

based on the individuals' charchist ad

revolutionary activities and beltegs un menberg of

the Huslin Gult of Islan

us by on

sp sense

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Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

TO

• Mr. Lo V. Boardman

DATS: August

8,

1'955

Bongdmas

Nighols

SROM • MI. Ao H. Belmo

_ Gent.

SUBJECT: PROGRAM FOR APPREHENSION AND DETENTION

OF PERSONS CONSIDERED POTENTIALLY

DANGEROUS TO THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AND

PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE UNITED STATES

Bufile 100-356062

Rosen

Tamm'.

"sa Sizoo

"Winterrowd

Tele. Room

Holloman

Gandy

Memoranda from Assistant Attorney General Tompkins

dated July 29, 1955, advised Security Index cards for United:

States Governmert employees Herbert Caesar, Jeremiah Pugh and

$

James Grice-Bey should be cancelled as cases do not come within. \

revised Security Index criteria.

Each individual is a member

of and an active participant in

I the affairs of the Muslim Cult

of Islam (MCI), an organization composed of fanatical Negroes !.

who encourage

racial prejudice and disavow allegiance to the

United States.

Each is a member of the Fruit of Islam, the

military arm of the cult that frequently engages in close.

order-drills.

Assistant Attorney General Tompkins' memoranda stated

there was insufficient evidence to consider MCI a basic revolution-

ary group under revised Security Index criteria. He stated there

was no evidence that the cult adheres to the concepts and

principal tenets of the Communist Party (CP) and advocates the

use of force and violence.

As of July 15, 1955, there were 142 Cult members on

the Security Index including the three persons mentioned above.

nese: individuals are not included on Security Index based ons.C.

ctivity since there is no evidence of a tie-up between MCI

and CP.

Names included and retained in Security Index based

on Security Index criteria that investigation has developed

information the individual, 'though not a member or a participant

in the activities of a subversive organization, has anarchist or

revolutionary beliefs and is likely to seize upon the opportunity

presented by a national emergency to endanger the public safety.

Enclosurelect

8590555

100-356062/51

3K920J1 (8) as

81102

CƠ'

•BufIle

Bufize 105-31952 (Jeremiah Pugh)

Bufile 105-354482, (Herbert Caesar)e in.

Burile 105-38925₴ (Grice-Bey)

Mr. Boardman

spe

Mze Belmonty 9 1955

MN4.0OX

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Memorandum for Mr. Boardman

Memorandum from Assistant Attorney General Iompkins

captioned "Elijah Mohammed, et al,

part

that the MCI continues to foster a program of vicious racial

hatred, fanned continually by the fanatical preaching of

Mohammed and his ministers, bitterly denoucing the United

States Government

the white people thereof.

He further stated that the fanaticism of the MCI members appears

to be of such an extreme degree as to render possible an out-

break of violence by Cult members which might be similar in

nature to the attempted assassination of the members of the

House of Representatives by the Puerto Rican Nationalists.

OBSERVATIONS:

The conclusion reached by Mr. Tompkins in regard to

the three Federal Government employees

in regard to the dangerousness

the individuals or the anarchist and violent aims and purposes

of the MCI appears contrary to the observations in his memorandum

of August 10, 1954.

Individuals deemed dangerous because of anarchist

or revolutionary acts or statements have been placed in the

Security Index both under the old Security Index criteria and

the revised criteria,

even though there is no affiliation with

che CP or other Marxist revolutionary groups. The criteria

clearly spelled out this situation.

The radical group of Negroes who are members of the

MCd are lead by Elijah Mohammed.

They believe he is the "True

Prophet of Allah" and believe that any civil law which conflicts

with Muslim Law should be disobeyed.

The members disavow

allegiance to the United States and pledge allegiance only to

Islam.

They do not consider it their duty to register for

Selective Service.

The members consider themselves merely slaves

•Of this country who will continue to be slaves until they free

themselves. This Cult presents a threat to the internal security

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}

Memoran dum for Mr.

Boardman

similar to that presented by the Nationalist Party of

Puerto Rico.

Their training, teachings and statements

clearly depict them as potential security threats.

Only

the leaders, members of the Iruit of Islam and very

active participating members have been included in the

Security Index.

The three lederal employees fall within

these categories

ACTION:

If you approve, there is attached a memorandum

to assistant autorney General l'ompkins requesting (1) advice

as to whether the investigations of individual members of

the cult should be continued and (2) whether the names

oj the other security Index subjects who have been placed

in the security Index because of their anarchist ano

revolutionary beliefs in affiliation with the MCI should

be continued in the security Indexo

Ahe

myt

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Mr.

Belmont

Miniter

Assistant Attorney General

Warren Olney Ill

RECORDED - 8

Director,

261330971-478

ELIJAH MOHAMMED

MUSLIM CULT OF ISLAM, also known as

INTERNAL SECURITY • MCI

FBI File 25-330971

March 21, 1955

Reference is made to your memorandum dated

March 7, 1955, your reference 25-12-1202, NO:MAR:alh,

concerninp, consideration of members of the Muslim Cult

of Islam for possible denaturalization.

Your memorandum states that: 1t 1s assumed that,

in accordance with established procedures, the Bureau has

sent or will send to the Immigration and Naturalization

Service copies of FBI reports concerning individual

members of the Muslim Cult of Islam who are naturalized

citizens.

For your information, the Bureau has and will

continue to send to the Immigration and Naturalization

Service such reports.

MJM: sid:gmial

(5)

O-IEWFO

Tolson -

Boardman -

Nichols

Belmont

Harbo -

Mohr

Parsons

Rosen

Tamm

Sizoo

Finterrowd

Tele. Room

*..-loman

N 5826201460821819550-

Crot

Ce!

MAR 2 1 1955

MAILED 26

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STRIPARD FORM.NO. 64

•Office Memorandum • UNITED S!

• TO

: Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Idion: Warren Olney III, Assistant Attorey General

Criminal Division

SUBJECT:

ELIJAH MOHAMMED, with aliases

MUSITH CULT OF ISLAM, also known as

INTERNAL SECURITY - MCI

TES GOVERNMENT

Vir. Boardman

Mr. Nichols-

Mr. Belmont -

DATE:

Mar

Mr. marions

Mr. Mohr.

Mr. Parsons.

WO: M

Ma Hipsen -

Mr.

Tamm_

Mr. Sizoo....

Mr. Winterrowd_

25-12-16R020om

Mr. Holleman.

Miss Gandh

€4.

The Assistant Attorney General, Intemal Security Division,

has referred to me your memorandum dated September 21, 1951, the last

paragraph of which suggests the consideration of members of the MCI

for possible denaturalization.

It is assumed that, in accordance with established procedures,

you have sent or will send to the Immigration and Naturalization Service

ones Tunnels on men did tender the registe re

naturalized citizens. That arency,

Investigation to determine whether food cause exists for denaturalization

and, where appronriate, transmits to this Division the resulting evidence

together with the affidavit set forth in Section 340(a) of the Immigration

and Nationality Act, 8 USC I451(a). Upon receipt thereof, this Division

will give further consideration to the possible denaturalization of the

individuals involved.

atto tires

3-21 57

RECORDED - 8

1 BAUMGARONER

478

+03-16-55

MAR

1955

2-D

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assiatant abborney tenerai

Willian Fa L'onpkins

streatorsras 25-330971-386

RECORDED-10:

ELIJAR JOBWED, with altages

septembar 81, 1s64

seference Is nade to your senorendun

Ented

August 10,

1954, yOur fiLe reference 25-12-144

RFT: 0JU:p0w

wherein you requessed infornation relative

to

ihe

auatlability of centein Burcou inforgants to

heference la alao nade to nu manoransun dateo

Bugu8t 13,

1954,

o the qualabullin of buche informants dron the

inforuant.

fen beisenparation regersing

There la) zeu

the quallabilitu drit

2830r of es sol 122)

which you requested

OP Aujuat 10, 1904.

Mari E. Lalin deted Hau i2,

10ts

testry.

ГИ 4701E V8 G0L1hе C0 13

1954

SEP 21

MAILED 25

•inoinnati, unre.

ito current

2081E700 18 101 650ш

be

I-2 la ayailablo to

fFormer CI 194-6)

1-4 i3 quallable to testifyo

It do

Totson

Boardican -

inforzant s

1571 01283

Nichols

Belmons

Jurisher gulde infornation on

SHE

noted,

haue

0CC0S10г.

(Former C1 245-5)

Nobe

"T-5hls sot auullable to

teatifY.

Rosea.

(CI 266-5)

Тяпа.

(105-7309) (Injorsation)

Sizoo

- Chicago (25-2050%; (Infornation)

Winze:romed.

Icle. Rucm -

NOTE ON YELLOW:

The reports listed in

this communication

Hollosen_=:

order as they appeared

Gandy -

OCT Ere De tre eat dated August 10, 1954.

the mene from

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INFIDERTI

5400g

13 not cullabis to testify.

(CI 178-5)

InS is fudolph saith, aho

is aucilable to testify.

FanerE of Sneetel Anent isthaniel H. 6123

sated

Tas is daces darting Sie,

48817JV+

13h0

19

voilable to

i3 dra, Goasto Jasory,

is available to

Неросі о1 ласка!

12.2

421622

220 га

asuised, boucier,

•because

(BA 1023,

so a for

trans

1h&3

inforean*

not w4214ng

Yaara reprinal ay the

• 102.

A602г

2253

UFO.

1812-5)

, do 395 82a do to senter.

(cỡ

Dha: 200 211

sanit

MILEOR CE SOONE

dated October BE,

F12Z10R

Arthur

manson ta o gerbor of the

Servides.

for

nuppose of deterining his cuailabittu.

Lesort of incoral

1cent 10rech i. Sonerdsted: atarber 39r

2863e0$

73303

101 19 203

austladie to testify.

CG 5781-0)

Bureau inforsant sho is presently

The LOndon Erisen sary Ghio state

Ponal inates

He will be eligible for

parade In

The fureau l8 not cuore of cry conditiona

this Indiutsul uncuciloble to

to be notes,

409608P,

that in the

inforsant has indicated hia 1le

nDuld be 43

Jeopardy iS

* the stI becone anzre of his 3t0tus 13

In Pornor for the FaL.

(CI 176-C)

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89991

Esport

OL 5060101 AGILE FaUl Fe MAGENt

asted Aprile,

1858, 3t thieng2

I-1

760%

testify.

(CG 5781-0)

To s

not cuasiebie to testify.

(BA

992-C)

1434

(CG

5814-6)

89Z 49,

to testIfy

27, 5o be

been nade with this miness sunco June, 1953;

when one left the enteago

2e16120r8

Tal is suablable

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that he do not willing to deStity bicuE he Jeorg

abehind repopod tota the report of apecial

Agunt hales thierin

doted February Ii, 1006, 0t

(BA (1028-S)

01 121 0001

7932, 06: 610420

7=2

I GOT LUATIADLE

(CG 578140)

T- 9

15 not duatlable to 80a4691.

(CG 5814-C)

referred do i sporeant sha furained the informaton

NOy 134 1954

This 13/oraant

mentioned resort of

•pecteL Agent

chari " lolly dated

May 18, 1951, at Cinctoreti

245-6)

OUT NEW.

fort affice recently interuieved 15

nenbera of the !cI.

These dot seabers refuged to furnish

ingoraction of volue regarding the decolings of the

dost of the

Interviened

do date nave enhibited i hostile dittiudo and have questioned

the authority of the foi to conducd suod iaterudero.

26÷7

olsinod the f31 is persecuting then because of their

religious beliafa.

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+0#

MeI nenbors have stated that thay ove

allegiance brinarily to the lation of Islan and to 113

prophet, 1lsjar

Mohanned.

They have stated that thay

are denied freedon, jurtbee, and equality under she

Caited

Held es

"slavas" under the flag of the united

Sta665.

These sur nondera aduised that thay 2111 only

know freedon,

justion, and equalsty undor the flay of

I8123.

olained

Mey arE not CatArens of the

United states but are elfbaens of the induerse and of

and, os such, do not obe silegianoe

to the inited statos Government and would not defend

United stated in cose it is attcetes.

Incanuch as nonbers of the 10I diaouou

allegionee do the United states and oldin allegiance

only to the latio of islas and to sta prophet,

ilijah

• •

это.

FIANE

- 50

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A381S5076

Attornoy General

0112iOn

Tompkins

bireator,tax 25-374971-386

RECORDED-10:

FLIJAH VOWLINED, with aLtages

WESLIN CULT OF ISLAN

INTERNAL BECURITE • HOL

Soptonber äl, 1304

82909

This is a four page communication, the only

parts of which that are applicable to the SSC inquiry

are the two paragraphs on page four.

Accordingly

the remaining irrelevant material is deleted. (Page one

and all of pages 2 and 3.)

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TONIGNALI

86247

These MeI nenhors have stated that thay voc

allegiance prinarily do the dacion of Islan end to ta

prophet,

illjon Lohaaned.

Thay have sosted that they

are dented freedoss quatice, and aqualsty under the

On 120d

of Guaranent and they are atill

being

"alabag" undor the flag ef the instes

S*0805.

Thess ncd nonders aduised that they n81l andy

in out

freedon, juadios, and equality under the flag of

they Glained they are not chilrona of the

Unitad states bus are oltisans of the Universa and of

hebron of Isloa, and, os auch, do not one arlessonee

to the

unted utahas Coustment and moula noi cofend

the insisd stutes in coao it do astoches.

Insanuch as senbers of the liCI disauou

allegiance to she

United states

and olate allegianes

anly do the nation of lalan and to die prophety.

Monanied,

you nau niah do conaider soaders of the lua

-=

• 4 to

GOTTENSINT

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STINORFD FÓRM NO. 86,

Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOYE

TO

Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation 30 DATE:

AugustIo

ViENbri

Boardman

Amont..

Mr.

tr.

Parsuas

Mr. Rosen.

Tilliam F. Tompkins, Assistant Attorney General,

Mr. Tamm

Internal Sechnity Division

25-12-1202

Mr. Sizoo..

Mr. Winterrowd.

SUBJECT:

ELIJAH

OHAIRD, et aLo

LUSLIM CULT OF ISLAIS

INTERIAL SECURITY - ACI

W

Tele, Room....

11r. Holloman

Reference is made to your memoranda of Narch 31 and May 20,

1954, in which you advised this Division that informants, who furnished

information concerning (1) the possession of rifles and knives by the

Luslim Cult oî Islam in Chicago and (2) the use of rifles in military

78713

drills at the Cincinnati tem-le, respectively, were not available to

testify in any criminal proceeding at that time.

Inder the direction of its "Prophet," Elijah Lohanned, the

iuslim Cult of Islam has established temples in approximately sixtèenn

leading cities in the inited states with national headquarters in

Chicago. This Cult contimes to foster a program of vicious racial f

hatred, fanned continuously by the fenatical preachin's of loharmeri

and his ministers, bitterly denouncing the United States Government, M

Iüs flag and leaders, and proclaiming the eventual destruction of thist

country and the white people thereof.

Apparently, the Muslim Cult of

1954

your

Islam also continues to counsel young Cult members to evace regis-

to dot ander te delet ra vice dot or Borride in tha untied State

Dip'

Arned Forces as raquired under the Act.

'The fanaticism of MCI members appears to be of such an ex-

-12-.

treme degree as to render possible an outbreak of violence by cult

mempers, which might be similar in nature to the recently attempted

assassination of members of the House of Representatives oy Puerto

Rican Nationalists.

Inasmuch as this matter is again seing reviewed by this Di-

vision, it isrequested thet you re-evaluate the informants who have

been heretofore designated as unavailable to determine whether or not

they can be made available at this time for the purpose of testifting

in connection with any contemplated prosecution directed against the

Cult or its memoers.

of the results of your re-evaluation.

It is requested that you advise this Division ne

In addition, it is also requested that you advise this Di-

8-17-54

Chemision as to whether the following witnesses and confidential infor

A BAUMCARDNER

as are snaile to tasties belate a Tereral and it and 3l

possible suosequent trial:

RECORDED - 150

EX-130

CUNTGENTIE. EN AUG D

aid =

• COPy GEn

UNRECORDED

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2 -

(2) Iois Evans, John H. Kimble, I-2, T-4, I-S, T-5 and

To8, all as reflected in the report of Special Agent

rachard I. Lally, prepared at uncinnatt, Ohio and

dated May 18, 1954.

v (2)

I-: and I-4, both as reflected in the report of

Sp vial Agent Nathaniel Gillom, prepared at Detroit,

I higan and dated February 15, 1954.

N (3)

2, as reflected in the report of Special Agent

• Iph G. Murdy; prepared at Baltimore, Marylans

aid dated February 11, 1954.

2. (4) T-1 and I-S, both as reflected in the report of

Special Agent I. Russell wharry, prepared at

Washington, D. Co, and dated. December 11, 1953.

L(5)

Willian Arthur Newton, as reflected in the report

of Special Agent William I. Beane, prepared at

New York city and dated October 26, 1953g Foyers

V(j)

and I-3, both as reflected in the sumary Re- 105-2522

port of Special Agent Joseph V. Fogere, prepared

at Chicago, Illinois and dated September 18, 1953.

L (7) I-1, I-4, T-14, and I-15, all as reflected in the

Summary Report of Special Agent Faul. I. Nugent, pre-

pared at Chicago, Illinois and dated April 8, 1953.

bri (8)

ennedy, prepared at Baltimore

April 30, 1953.

(9) 1-2 and I-9, both as reflected in the report of Special

Agent Andrew Go Finan, prepared at Chicago, Illinois

and dated November 12, 1952.

:

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Office Memora dum • UNITED STAT

GOVERNMENF

Punrdman.

TO

229 3 ATE:

Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation

August Is

Tallian F. Tompkins, Assistant Attorney General,

Internal Security Division

SUBJECT:

ELIJAE

OHA:19D, et al.

USLE CULE 0S ISLAL

INTERIAL SECURITY - MCI

УНТ : ОЛЕрСТ

25-12-1202

Mr.

Pations

Mr. Rosca

Mr. Tamm.

Mr. Sixoo...

Mr. Winterrowd.

Tele. Room.

Afr. Hulloman.

CONFIDENTIALMiss Garde

Вдій

Reference is made to jour memoranda oi larch 31 and Hay 20,

1954, in which you acvised this Division thai informants, who furnishec

intomation concerning (1) the possession of rifles and mives by the

Luslin Cult of Islam in Chicago and (2) the use of rifles in military

drills at the Cincirnati temle, respectively, were not available to

testily in any criminal proceeding at that time.

inder the direction of its "Prophet," Elijah Lohammed, the

juslin Cult of Islam has established temples in approximately sixtèen.

leading cities in the inived states trith national headquarters in

chicago.

This Cult continues to foster a program of vicious racial

hatred,

fanned continuously by the fanatical preachin's of Loharmed

and his ministers, bitterly cencuncing the hited States foremment.

-72

Lis Ilag and leacers, and proclazming the eventual destruction or thist

country and the white people thereos.

Apparently, the luslim Cult on

Islam also continues to counsel joung cult members to evade regis

tration under the Selective Semice ict or service in the United state

Armeù forces as required under ine act.

The fanaticism of ICI members aypears to de of such an ex-

treme degree as to render possible en outbreak of violence by cult

members, which might be similar in nature to the recently attempted

assassination of members of the House of Representatives by Fuerto

Rican Nationalists.

7813

1954

AUG

Inasmuch as this matter is arain leing reviered by this Di-

vision, it isrequested that you reevaluate the informants who have

been heretofore designated as unarailable to determine whether or not

they can ce made available at this time for the purpose oi

testifving

In connection with any contemplatea prosecution directed against the

Cult or iis mempers,

of the resulis of your re-evaluation.

It is requested that you advise this Division ne

8-17-5 Fants are available to testify bafore a Jaderal mend jury and at a

he Chicagision as to whether

In addition, it is also requested that you advise this

the folloring ritnesses and confidential infor

possible subsequent trial:

RECORAFD - 150

11-386

EX-130

UNKECORDED CODY FILED

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(1) lois Ivans, John H. Kimble, I-2, T-4, T=5, P-6 and

lated May 18, 1954.

v (2)

T-3 and I-4, both as reflected in the report of

Special Agent Nathaniel Gillom, prepared at Detroit,

Michigan and dated February 15, 1954.

V (3)

I-2, as reflected in the report of Special Agent

Ralph G. Nurdy, prepared at Baltimore, karyland

and dated February 11, 1954.

1- (4) I-1 and I-5, both as reflected in the report of

Special Agent I. Russell wharry, prepared at

Washington, D. Co, and dated December 11, 1953.

I (5)

William Arthur Newton, as reflected in the report

of Special Agent William F. Beane, prepared at

New fork City and dated October 26, of fayere

V (6)

I-l and T-3, both as reflected in tile Sumnary Re 105-27128-1

port of Special. Agent Joseph V. rogers, preparea

at Chicago, Illinois and dated September 18, 1953.

L(7)

T-1, I-4, I-l4s and T-15, all as reflected in the

Summary Report of Special Agent Paul E. Nagent, pre

pared at Chicago, Illinois and dated April 8, 1953-

L(8) I-1 as reflected in the report of Special Agent James F.

Kennedy, prepared at Baltimore, laryland and dated.

April 30, 19530

(9) I-2 and I-9, both as reflected in the report of Special

Agent indrew Go Finan, prepared at Chicago, Illinois

and dated November 12, 1952.

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S'TALIDARD FORM NO, U4

Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES

GOV

VERNMANE

TO

:Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation

DATE:

JEnubay: 6, 100%..

•FROM

gren Olney III, Assistant Attorney Genera

Criminal Division

25-12-1202

SUBJECT: ELIJAH MOHAMMED, WaS.

MOSLEM CULT OF ISIAM

SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT OF 1948

CONSP TRACE: INTERNAL SECURITY = C

2iss Gandy

CONFIDENTIAL)

21222

This refers to my memorandun of September 8, 1953 wherein

you were advised that pursuant to your request a review of the

material submitted on the above subject would be made for the

purpose of determining whether prosecution will be auchorized and

whether further investigation is desired with regard to the Selective

Service conspiracy thase of this caso.

The investigative reports reflect that the Moslem Cult of

Islam is describeu by informants as a vicious and fanstical organi.

zation composed of Negroes whose members disavow alloglance to tho

Unlied States and declare allegiance only to Islam and Allah's

Prophet, Mlijah Moharmed.

The organization's rules imply civil dis.

obedience to the laws of the United States while awaiting the annihi

lation of the White Race in the Biblical reference to the "War of

Armageddon."

In connection with its policy of civil disobedience to

the laws of the United States, several Instances have been reported

where leadors of this Cult have, during the course of meetings, made

statements to the effect that its members should not comply with the

Selective Service Laws and to disregard orders received from their

respective local boards.

This sttitude is apparently in line with lis general

policy of opposition io civil authority and there is no specifie

Information developed which would establish that a conspiracy was

formed for the purpose of evading or counseling evasion of service

in the Arned Forces of the United States.

JPIES DESTROYED

35 NOV 23 1962

While there have been instances where individuals have

counseled such evasion, it could not be established that they were

acting as part of a conspiracy and, consequently, prosecution based

on this phase of the case is not warranted. In the circumstances,

therefore, no specific investigation as to

this possible violation

202

= 12/3,

on the part of the organization is desired at this time. However, It

Is rèquested that individual instances of counseling evasion or refusal

• to comply with Selective Service laws be

Division.

reported to the

NECOKDED-89

125-330171

c.c. Excites

CONFIDENTIAL: 1954

1%..

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ARD FORM NO. BA

Office Memor

In • UNITED SI

A LUVERNMENE

Mr. Trimon

: 7..3

Sironig

Mr. F-i7.nt

TO:. : Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation

• DATE:

SEP 8

WO: JJCn : dmb

FROM

Warren Olney III, Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division

SUBJECT: ELIJAH' MOHAMMED, with aliases

W. F.' Mohammed.

"Allah," "The

Prophet, " Elijah' luk-luhd;

"THE MUSLIM CULT OF ISLAM," also known as

fAllah Temple of Islam

SETECTIVE SERVICE ACT OF 1945;

CONSPIRACY: INTERNAL SECURITY - C

25-12-1202

4Ir. 1::

Mr.

"in

Bir.

R05271

Mr.

Tiary

NIr.

trarty

Mi.

Tele. Roun

Mr. Monomida

bliss Gitidy

07: 07

120

This will acknowledge receipt of your memorandum of

August 10, 1953 in which you requested advice as to whether prose

cution will be authorized in the above-captioned matter and whether

further investigation is desired with regard to the Selective Service

Conspiracy phase of this case.

The entire file in this matter is now being reviewed and

upon completion of the same you will be advised as to the desires of

the Criminal Division with rezard to this case.

G. 1-

. R

BECC

• ск

2241:

2W

6 ₫ SEP 21 19

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Assistant, Attorney General

Warren Olney III

Criminal Division

Director, FBI

ELIJAH MOHAMMED, with aliases

August 10, 1953

add.

Nichols

Belaont_

Clees.

alavin_

Barbo

Rosen_

Tracy_

Allah Temple of Islam

SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT OF 1948;

CONSPIRACY; INTERNAL SECURITY - C

Please advise if you desire to authorize prose-

cution of the leaders of captioned organization for violation

of the Selective Service Act.

If you do not, do you desire

further investigative effort in regard to the selective

Service; Conspiracy phase of this case?

in It is contemplated that further Investigation

=

will be conducted in this case from the Internal Security E

viewpoint even if the Selective Service;

Conspiracy investi

gation 1s.not continued:

RECORDED-33

Vr..

20 m

25-3309711

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1:.

MAILCO

AUG 1 1 1953

COMA. FBI

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+4-484400-1405-689

' ANDIRO CORN NO, 81

Office M

dum • UNITE

GOVER

TO

: The Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation

:Warren Olney III, Assistant Attorney General,

Griminal Division

SUBJECT: ELIJAH MOHAMMED, waS.

_THE MUSLIM CULT OF ISLAM, aka

SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT OF 1948

CONSPIRACY

INTERNAL SECURITY - C

DATE:

Fobruary 9 1.1933

WO: KTM: rir

25÷12-1202

**L.

PROGRAYS FOR APPREHENSION AND

DETENTION OF PERSONS CONSIDERED

POTENTIALIY DANGEROUS TO THE NATIONAL

DEFENSE AND PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE

UNITED STATES

Reference is made to your memorandum of December 30, 1952,

wherein you requested to be advised if the activities of the

captioned organization and its leaders constitute a violation of

the Smith Act of 1940. Your memorandum also requests advice as to

whether security-type investigations should be conducted regarding

the leaders and/or members of the Cult for consideration in connection

with the Security Index.

The file in this case has been reviewed and it is my opinion,

that the evidence presently available is insufficient to establish a

violation of

the Smith Act or a conspiracy to violate said Act.

This

conclusion has been reached in spite of the fact that the leaders of

the Cult, in some measure at leasi, advocate the desirability of the

violent overthrow of the existing Government. However, such advocacy

is expressed more in the nature of a prophecy that such overthrow will

inevitably come about under the leadership of "Allah" in the "war of

Armageddon. " The organization appears to have no program of action

which reasonably would be calculated to bring about or attempt to

bring about the violent overthrow of the Government. In addition,

retracia.

it is pointed out that the conclusion hereinabove expressed is to

a large extent influenced by my opinion that the evidence available

at this time is insufficient to establish such a "clear and present

danger" as is required to make application of the Smith Act consti-

tutional.

Dennis v. United States, 341 U.S. 494.

I am, of course, keenly aware that an organization which

subscribes to and breeds on the fanatical beliefs of the Muslim Cult,

and which encourages bitter race prejudice and aisloyalty to the

United States would, under certain circumstances, represent

a serious

threat to our internal security.

UNRECORDED COPY FILED IN /

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SECURILX INFORMATION

RECORDED - 93

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• Accordingly, it is requested that you continue to furnish

this Division with investigative reports concerning the captioned

organization and its leaders with a view to possible future

prosecution under the Smith Act.

With reference to your question as to whether a security-

type investigation should be conducted regarding tine leaders and/or

members of this Cult for the purpose of considering them for inclu-

sion on the Security Index, it is requested that you furnish this

Division with investigative reports regarding the leaders and all

presently active participating members of this Cult.

" .

SECRET

SECURITY IN LIRATION

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CURIFY INFORNACION - SECR

Assistani Attorney General Charles B. Hurray

CriMinal DIUISiON.

DEGENDEr 30,

1954

Director, FAI

ELIJAH MOHAILED, WAS.

"INE':UNGIS CULT

OF ISLAM, Bla.

SALICTIVE MENTIOD ACT F 1943

COOPINACY

IN LENAL SOCUNTY • 0

PROUEAKD PUN AFFICHENSION AID

LETENTIOY CA LSONS CUNSIUERED

FOCANTIN LI DINGIES LI THE AATIONAL

DL&BILE AID PODLIE SAFETY ON THE

UNTIID STATES

Refurence 18 nade do the investigative summary

report of speciul Agout Ardrew Go linon dated Hovenber 12,

19S2y ai cHicaão, IllinoLo, captioned

"¿lijon cohommed,

tha muslin cult of Islone ardos selcotiue seruice

Act of 1548, conopiracys internal security 0"

and other

TEDOrI&

in this maiter which haue bean jurnished to the

Records administration Branche

It is noted the abou em

mentioned inucstigative sumory report pertains

to the

Internal security phase of this investigation.

Iou are requested to adulse this Bureau wether

or not the uctivities of the above mentioned organization

and its leaders, outlined in the reports referred tR:

above, Usalate the smith Acu of 19200.

The purpose of this request la to establian

the type of proof desired by the Department so thoc

future investigation in this matter may be dircoted

accordinglye

In addition, your aduice is roquesied as to

uhether o security-type investigation should be concucted

regariing the leaders end/or membors of this cult for

the purpose of considering for the security Inder those

individuals ino have anarchist or revolutionary bellefs

801000

radd

X120018

CLeES

AZATIO

sarto

полот.

and are likely to seize upon the opportunity presentec

by a national emergency

¿o endanger the public sojety and

welfare.

125-52-191-163

RECORDED - 71

JAN 2 1953

X-112

13Z

SECURITY IZUMATIEN SECHET.

нокт.

solo. Fia.

Hollonar

15°8

Bujile

100-356062

COMM a FBI

viraise

-A1#2.1053

WERE Boc: 3798561a Page

DEC 3 1 1952

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Director, Federal Buresu of Investigation

James M. McInerney, Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division

ELTJAR MOHAMMED, / a

(MUSLIM CULT OF ISLAM, aka

ALLAH TEMPLE OF ISLAM

LOYALTY OF GOVERNMENC EMPLOTEES

84200

May 5y 1952

JMM: WEF : RMR: et

25-12-1202

Reference is made to your memoranda of February 20 and

April 21, 1952, addressed to the Daputy Attorney General, requesting

advice as to whether membership in or close association with captioned..

organization is sufficient basis to conduct a full field irvestigation

under the provisions of Executive Order 9835.

While it is not contemplated that additional designations

under Executive Order 9835 will be made until cogn is a clarification

of the method of designatione as a result of posina, litigation, none-

theless,

it is my opinion that the information available concerning

captioned organization is such as to indicate that it may be & t1t

subject fox designation under the Erecutive Order and, accordinglys

I believe that there is sufficient basia to conduct a iull field

investigation upon any applicant or government employee in connection

with the loyalty progran.

471

-

NOT RECORDED

148 JUN BU 1952

jER TELLS MARIGINAL

15 JUL8

1952

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As Devitt Vanech

Daputy Attorney General

Director, FSI

ELIJAR MOHAMIED

was;

Furlin Cult of islam, ala.

Allah Temule of Islam

Selectiva Service Act of 1948

Sedition, Conspiracy

LOYALY OF COVOPHHETS BAPLOYEES

Apг1] 21, 1952»

Reference 15 made to a memosandon from this Pureau dated

February 20

captioned organization or close

association vith this organization is sufficient basis to conduct a

full field investigation under the provisions of Executive Order 9835.

(25-330071-89)

Several instances have arisen in which individuals coning

within the nurview of Erecutive Order 9835 have been alleged to be

Associated with captiones organizntion and, theretore,

this Bureath

vould approciate receiving your opinion concorning this matter as

s00n a5

possible.

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1218

APR 24

13

strikes

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imont

BI&VIN

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RoBon

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44

STANDARO FORM NO. 64

Mr. Tolson.

Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES COMMENT

Mr. Belment...s

TO

The Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation

: James M. McInerney, Assistant Attorney General,

Criminal Division

. Elijah Mohammed, with aliases

Muslim Cult of Islam - aka Allah Temple of Islam

Selective Service Act of 1948, -as amended

Sedition, Conspiracy•

DATE: Febrarge 27, 1952

Mr. Far;)

JMN:HAS.DFG: am--

Mi. Tr6uy

25-7241202 111

Mr. Alshi

COATE SENTIAL

17r, Hettomall

Miss Gandy.

This is in response to your memorandum of December 28, 1751,

with its attachment, in which you requested my views as to whether

the facts developed

in the above matter warrant prosecution and also.

to be informed specifically of the extent of any further investigation

that is desirable.

The facts developed in the investigation to date are insuf-

ficient at this time to prove that men within the draft age have been

actually counseled, aided and abetted by members of the organization

to evade registration and/or service in the Armed Forces.

However,

since the investigative report of November 28, 1951, reveals that

men within the critical age group may have been told by members of

the organization not to comply with the provisions of the Selective

Service Act and to disregard orders received from their respective

local draft boards, I believe that the investigation should be con-

tinued. In connection therewith I suggest, upon investigation of

subsequent Selective Service

_violations by members of this

cult, that

the delinquent be interviewed, as in the past, with a view to ascer-

taining whether his delinquency was the result

of being counseled by

a member or members of the organization. If this fact is established,

it is requested that you endeavor to secure the names of those present

at that time, the date of the conversation and its substance in detail.

The information available does not reflect a violation of the

Sedition Statute, 18 U.S.C. 2387, since it does not appear that the

subject group or the members thereof have advised, counseled, urged,

or in any manner caused or attempted to cause insubordination, dis-

loyalty, mutiny or refusal of duty by any member of the military or

naval forces of the United States.

CUTeR CECORUED - 129

1-94

14

MAR

12

Ar 1952

di have as d it

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¿re As berett Veneok,

Daputy Attornoy denoral

Director, FBI

February 20, 1968

MYLDONTEAT

SLICKE LORALKED, 5909

Muslim Cult of Islan, dra

CAllah Temple of Islan

Solective Sorrioo Act of 1948

Sedition, Corspirany

_LOYALTY DE GOVERMEN BUPLOYEES

Boference is mode to the report of Special Agent Andrew G. linan datod

11/28/51 at Chicaço, Illinois, entitled "Elijah vohanned, vas, uslim Cult of.

Islar, aka Allak Tennla of Inlan, Seloctive Service Act of 1948, Sedition,

Conspiror," a cory of which mas furniched to Assistent Attornoy Coneral Jemes

No Melnerney on Decamber 29, 1051.

This. Bureau would appreciate

momboichip in captioned organisetion or olcas association with this organization

is sufficieni basis to conduct a full fiold intostigation under the provisions

of Executive Order SS35.

(25-330971-76)

WDO : bab

RECORDED - 78 | 25=: 911-11

Tis?

1055-

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FEB 21 19521

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2.*

Assistant Attorney General

James li. lcInerney

Di: ector, FBI

BLIJAH GOds BD, With aliases

KUSLI: CULT Or ISLi, also knom as

Allan fenple oi Islan

•SLECTIVE SEEVICE ACT, 1948

SEDITION, CONSPIRACY

December 25, 1,51

SECURITY INTORMATION - CGNRBEN

3.1R.-6

Inclosed is a copy di tue report of Special agent indrew G. Finan

dated lovuiber 2u, 1951, at Chicago, Illinois, wich is being furnisned for your

inforcation and consideration.

It is requested that you aivise this Bureau at this timeäs to yor

opinion concernin,, prosecutive

action of Elijah Monanned and the suslim Culu of

Isian. It is also requested that you advise secifically the extent or

• ron investigation necessary in tie above natter,

Ladd

Gluv!"

MATTED

EOORDED-37

3: 971813

JAN 9 1954

Tracy_

DEG 2 9 1951

?7

Harbo

Balson:

COMM - FE

lichr

CHS mrh.

T010. 102_

ST3:

Costadi

63 JAN 25 19521

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62-116395-672

ST fenci.

"61

JPT:lhb

8/29/75

the Attorney General U.S, SENATE SELACI COMMITTI

ON INTELLIGENC ACTVTS (SSC)

Re 8/20/75 req of SSC for FBI materials. Enclsd

is memo

for Ur aprovi

& forwrang to Committee in

respne to Part IlI of tef'd reg on which deadline

for delivery was set for 8/29/75. Also enclsd

FOr UT

records is ec of meno prepard for. Committe.

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Reference SSC lotter dated 8/20/75, page 10.

Item 3 a.

Attached is one set of serials. No excisions made.

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FILE (174-135)

SAC ROY K. MOORE

UNSUBS; BOMBING OF RESIDENCE OF

RABBI PERRY E. NUSSBAUM,

3410 OLD CANTON ROAD

JACKSON, MISS., 11/22/67

BM - CR.

(00:JN)

11/22/67

On the morning of 11/22/67 I received & call Ecom

A. I. BOTNICK, Director, Anti-Defanstion League of

B'nai B'rith, 535 Gravier St., Suite 806, New Orleans, Idea

who advised he is currently staying at the Sun & Sand

and was in town to be of whatever assistance he could be in

the current bombing.

He stated he was going to take those

steps necessary to bring pressure on local authorities

through people in the Jewish business community to insure

that every effort was made to solve this matter. He offered

his and his organization's assistance.

ADDENDUM:

BOTNICK called the afternoon of 11/22/67 to report

that Rabbi NUSSBAUM would have a news conference at his bombea

house 4:00 p.w., this date when he would give to the news

media a copy of a paper he had written on Thanksgiving and

bombing. BOTNICK stated also that they had called their

Jewish constituents in Alabama, Miss.,

Louisiana, Georgia

and South Carolina to call STEWIS and EASTLAND and demand

that they insist that the local authorities in Mississippi

do those things necessary to solve these bombings.

ans document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi 170 - 502-1 -

nation outside your Committee.

Its use is limited to official proceedings patRioNDERE

your Committee and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized person

nel without the express approval of the FBI .

minessione

1 - 174-135

CD. - 170-

RKM:e lw

(2)

(Anti-Defamation League of B'nai Bizith

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SOUTHCENTRAL REGIONAL OURCE

ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE

Of B'nai B'rith

535 GRAVIER STREET, SUITE 806, NEW ORLEANS, LA. 70130

1. L. BOTNICK

regional Direcios

Mr. Roy Moore

Federal Bureau of Investigation

First Federal Building, Suite 800

Jackson, Mississippi

November 21, 1967

(he sar sent saud) "22

9:000271.

He called 11/07/67-

+ Dutiested te curs

quing to trilores

Dear Roy:

This is a short note to express my deep appreciation for

your taking timeout of what I know to be a busy schedule to see

me. I very much enjoyed our conversation on mutual interests and

concerns.

I do hope that on my next visit to Jackson we can have

more time together.

I met with some power structure, sympathetic individuals the

evening of the day I saw you in order to implement your suggestion

in connection with Elmore Greaves. Naturally, there was no indica-

tion of my source, and certainly no attribution.

I am sending you under separate cover, with my compliments,

a

recent publication of the ADl, that deals with the radical

right. It isn't the kind of book that one "eurls up with," but

it is a ready reference for any number of groups and organizations

contained in the radical right. Some of them you will see after

examining the index extend deep into Mississippi.

170-502-2;

With all best wishes and kindest regarSEARCHED _ INNEDSO

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SOUTHCENTRAL REGIONAL OFFIGE (

VTI-DEFAMATION LEAd

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of Binai Brith

535 GRAVIER STREET • SUITE 806 • VEW ORLEANS, LA. 70130 @ (504) 522-9534

LINGEXED

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-DI - JACKSÓN

A. I. BOTNICK

Regional Director

July 21, 1969

Dear Friend:

Recentiy I was privileged to read an advance copy of a new and exciting book

entitled REPORT FROM ISRAEL, by Arnold Porster, General. Counsel to the Anti-

Defamation League of B'nai B'rith and Director of ADL's Civil Rights Division.

I had heard so much exciting shop talk about Arnold Forster's new book that I

wanted to read it as soon as possible to know the book and to be able to share with.

you this advance look.

In the summer of 1968 and again in early 1969, Arnold Forster was in Israel

with his tape recorder, and there he produced many first-hand interviews with pron-

inent Arabs and Jews as well as Christians and Moslems.

The book is a narrative

version of these on-the-spot interviews and contains thorough coversage of such

major topics as the aftermath of the Six-Day War, terrorisim on the borders, a

united Jerusalem, the occupied areas, and Christians in Israel.

As I read the book I was caught up by the excitement of the interviews - the irr

sights into the Israeli-Arab political picture; the explanation of the Soviet Union''s

Iole in the Middle East by Netanel Lorch, Director of Information of Israel's

Foreign Ministry; interviews with Abba Eban, Israel's Foreign Minister; General SaLomo

Gazit, Liaison Officer to General Moshe Dayan; with Mordacai Gazit, Advisor to the

Prima Minister: Ieddy Kollek, Mayor of Jarusalem; Avraham Harmon, President of

debrew University; with Aziz Shihadeh, Bethlehem-born Arab lawyer; with Father John:

Roger, head of the Convent of Notre Dame in Jerusalem; Archbishop Bassilius, Chief

Secratary to the Greek Orthodox Patriarch; with Dr. G. Douglas Young, leadar of tite:

Protestant community in the Old City.

You too will fael the terrorism on the borders when you read Arnold Forster's

interview with General Aaron Yaariv, Intalligence Chiei of Israel's Armed Forces,

tho was Staff Chief in the Sinai campaign in 1956, as he describes the Arab

terrorist machinery.

You will read at first hand what life is like in a settloment where terrorist

activity is a fect of life - at Nahal Golan, a paramilitary settlement located on

= Plateau of the Golan mountain range, within a mile of tha coase-fire line between

Israel and Syria.

It was here at Nahal Golan that Arnold Forster made a point to talk with nine-

teen year-oid Anna Fuchs and David Simone. The spirit of these two young people

will capture you, as you read how they reacted to the terrorist attacks. In the

words of David Sinone: "Here (Nanal Golan) morale is very high. We have a wonderful

life here, and I think we have the situation under controi."

consolidatechis document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-

Patet/onpition outside your Committee.

Its use is himited to official proceedings by

Dur committee and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized person

Farthout the express approval of the fBl.

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In presenting a clearer understanding of the new mood among young Blacks,

the discussion includes an explauaiion of their aims and objectives, laud-

ing the emergence of pride in self, race and history. However, those mili-

tants who seek to establish a separate society outside the framework of the

existing system are labeled "racists in reverse" who pose as a serious

threat to our society as white racists.

16 mm/ 29 minutes/ black and white/ cleared for TV

Film Rental: $5.00

Sincerely,

a.J. Batrick

A. I. Botnick

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TI-DEFAMATION LEAGUF

Of B'nai B'rith

535 GRAVIER STREET, SUITE 806, NEW ORLEANS, LA. 70130

June, 1966

SOUTHCENTRAL REGIONAL

ADVISORY BOARD

DAVID SOLOMON

Chairman

LABEL A. KATZ

ROSERT N. BANKS

NEW ORLEANS

ADVISORY BOARD

WARTIN L. C. FELDINAS

Chairmar

ELDON S. LAZURUS

-ABEL A. KATZ

SAMUEL I. ROSENBERG

MOISE S. STEEG, JR.

BERNARD L

NA Chairmen T

logional Direst

A. I. EOTNIC

NATIONAL COMMISSION

DORE SCHARY

Cheitmen

HENRY E. SCHULTZ

NEIER STEINBRINK

Honcrary Chairmen

LEONARD L. ABESS

BARNEY BALABAN

HARRY BRANDT

ARTHUR J. GOLDBERG

JACO3 K. JAVITS

PHILIP MM. KLUTZNICK

LEON LOWENSTEIN

SERAHAM A. RIBICOFF

I-LLIAM SACHS

VELVIN H. SCHLESINGER

Honcrary Vice-Chairmen

TACK Y. BERMAN

ATS. LOU!S L. PERLMAN

WAVID A. ROSE

CHESTER H. ROTH

IMON S. WEIL

Vice-Chairmen

LiCHARD M1. LEDERER, JR.

Treasurer

ED'VARD GOLDBERGER

Secretary

• O. SHAPIRO

Assistant Secretary

BENJAMIN R.

EPSTEIN

Natisnal Director

•AUL H SAMPLINER

Chairman, Nationa

Executive

committe

JORMAN J. SCHLOSSHAN

Vice-Chairman, National

Executive

Committee

Dear Friend:

In view of the urgency of sustaining interest and stimulating community

action based on the findings of the National Advisory Commission on Civil

Disorders, we are pleased to advise of the availability of two new and in-

portant films. The films merit the widest possible audiences and serious

discussion.

REMEDY FOR RIOT

This CBS REPORTS film, based on the Report, examines the 1967 riots in the

Eramework established by President Johnson when he authorized the commis

sion to find out "....what happened?

Why did it happen?. That can be done

to prevent it from happening again?"

The film explores problems within the ghetto, the role of law enforcement

agencies, and the mood of white America. REMEDY FOR RIOT explores what

sevaral

communities across the country are doing to relieve conditions which

sparked violence.

This unique film, featuring Harry Reasoner, speaks to all sectors of Ameri-

can society. It should be seen by people in private industry to show what

Detroit automotive companies are doing to recruit employees from the ghetto.

Law enforcement personnel can gain from the experiences of Atlanta's Police

Chief, Herbert Jenkins, a member of the National Advisory Commission, who

has worked

residents.

723223

It is an excellent film which accomplishes a dual purpose: itnot only shows

causes of violence, it also speaks to the cures.

16 un/ 37 minutes/ blad and white/ not cleared for TV

Falm Rental:

$5.00

VILLIAN A. WEXLE:

President,

B'nai B'ritt

ABBI JAY KAUFMAN

-Xecutive

Vice-President,

S'nai B'ritn

IRS. ARTHUR G. ROSENBLUTHELE REPORT OF THE NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMISSION ON CIVIL DISORDERS

S'nal B'rith Women

IRYOLD FORSTER

Dore Schary and Father Theodore Hesburgh, President of Notre Dame University

General

Counse

and a member of the U. S. Commission on Civil Rights, discuss the findings

MARLES I. SCHER

National Campaign Director

contained in the Report and call for drastic changes

on the part of White

Americans

to eliminate prejudice and racism in our society.

TAFF DIRECTORS

iMTHAN C. BELTH

blic Relations

•SCAR COHEN

"ogren

EXANDER F. MILLES

ommunity Servic

AROLD SAK

¡sministratior

ER J. WALDMA

canization and Plannir

The conversations stress one of the vital aspects of the

attitudes have created ghettos, forced blacks into segret

Tee then out of the jo market on any wot the most elechie ele

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ANTI-DEES'& TION LENGT

535

OF B'NAI B'RITH'

Lavier Street, Suite 806, Naw O

cans, Louisiana

a 70130

BOOK ORDER FORM

Please sand me

_copies of the REPORT FROM ISRAEL, by Arnold Forster, at

$1.25 each, to my address balow.

Also, send to each individual listed hera a copy of REPORT fros Israel. with

my compliments:

NAME

ADDRESS

ZIP

for distrbution oi

My check in the amount of $

NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY:

for the total codar is enclosed.

STATE

ZIP

PLEASE MIKE CHECKS PAXABLE TO THE ANTI-DRAMATION LEAGUE OF B'NAI B'RITH

net without the express approval of the FBI .

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Before you put ine

ook down you must raad the posts

Lipt. "Two Men For AlI

" wankind."

One was ar Israeli Jew who owns a restaurant in lal aviv - you may know.

cE abie thar through his dangerous flying exploits and most recantly for his

single-handed aid in supplying food and medical supplies to Biafra, a planaload af

which was donated by 3'nai B'rith in cooperation with the Anti-Dalamation Idague-

The other man. a Christian doctor, is Frederick Jean Krop, who lives today in korter-

dam with his wife and two teen-age children. It was DI. Krop who, when the Nazis:

took over Holland in 1941, tried to save as many Jews as he could from being rounded.

up and killed.

How best to sun up this book? Let me quote from the introduction by Dr. A. Roy:

3ckaidt, Chairman of the Department of Religion at Lehigh University, who weites

parceptively:

"When we think of the centuries of human suffering and strife in

coday's world - the Middle East, Biafra, Viatnam - it is all too easy to becoma

downcast.

But to read Arnold Forster's up-to-date account of his experiences in

Israel is to be given fresh hope - hope for humanity and hope for peace...

"The good thirg is that in the very process of introducing us helpfully to

major facets of the life and problems of contemporary Israel, Mr. Forster is also

enabling us to taka heart for the future."

That for me sums up the book. Brief and easy to read, it is a book of extra-

ordinary interest.

In parhaps no other book have such salient statements by leading

Israeli personalitias, Jewish and Christian, been publishad.

I inco you will want to read this book - and to share copies with your friends

in the Jewish and Christian communities. REPORT FROM ISRABL Can be helpiul In

countering anti-Semitic Arab propaganda in the United States, to set the record

straight and to tall it like it is - truthfully.

Singie copies se this paperback book are available fron our ADl regional office

at $1.25.

in order blank is enclosed for your conveniance.

Plaase cider a copy for yourself - and as many copies as you can to distribute

in your cocounity. le will ba glad to mail your gift copias postpaid. Just list.

jour recipianis on ina enclosed order form.

Sincerely,

a.D.

i. I. Botnick

Director

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SOUTHCENTRAL REGIONAL OFFICE

ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE

Of/B'nde Brith

535 GRAVIER STREET, SUITE 806, NEW ORLEANS, LA. 70130

1. BORN Director

November 11, 1969

Mr. Roy Moore, Agent-in-Charge

First Federal Building

Jackson, Miss. 39205

Dear Roy:

Just a short note to say that my travel schedule will bring

me to Jackson on Wednesday, November 19.

Hopefully, your calendar is such that we can spend some time

together. I will call you on arrival.

Best regards.

Very sincerely,

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorand

im

TO : SAC, JACKSON (174-135)

FROM : SUPERVISOR JAMES O. INGRAM

SUBJECT:

UNSUBS; BOMBING OF RESIDENCE

OF RABBI PERRY E. NUSSBAUM,

3410 OLD CANTON ROAD,

JACKSON, MISS. 11/21/67

BM - CR

DATE: 11/28/67

This vindicates

is taran

A. I. BOTNIK, Anti-Defamation League, New Orleans,

advised on 11/28/67, that he was making inquiries into the

bombing of Rabbi NUSSBAUM's home on 11/21/67. He stated be

makin/ inquiries

met with a group of men of the Beth Israel Congregation

Synagogue the evening of 11/27/67, and $25,000 was raised as

reward for the arrest and conviction of the men responsible

for the bombing 11/21/67. He said they could raise, $50,000

or other amounts if desired at later dates.

theles

BOTNIK also stated that one J. S. HARRIS, 3022

West Northside Drive, a member of the congregation, appeared

to be "militant and hothead-type." HARRIS indicated he was

the type that wanted to take immediate retaliatory action

against Rlan members if they continued to commit acts of

violence. BOTNIK said HARRIS made these remarks during a

moment of extreme anger and no doubt he did'not mean to take

retaliatory action.

BOTNIK felt that we should be in possession

of this information.

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nation outside your Committee.

Its use 25 limited to

official proceedings

your Committee and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized person

nel without the express approval of the FBI •

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TO

: FILE (174-161)

DATE: 2/25/70

FROM : SAC ROY K. MOORE

SUBJECT: KATHLEEN MADLYN AINSWORTH (DECEASED) ;

THOMAS ALBERT TARRANTS, III;

ATTEMPTED BOMBING OF RESIDENCE OF

MEYER DAVIDSON, 2904 36TH STREET,

MERIDIAN, MISS., 6/30/68

your request and is not for dissemi-

is limited to official proceedings by

be disclosed to unauthorized person

FBI.

This document is prepared in response to

nation outside your Committee.

your Committee and the content may

nel without the express approval of

Mr. A. I. BOTNIK, Regional Director, Anti-

Defamation League of B'nai

B'rith, South Central Region,

New Orleans, La., (phone - JA 2-9534), called this

afternoon to report that THOMAS ALBERT TARRANTS, JR.,

father of THOMAS ALBERT TARRANTS, III, called him the

morning of 2/24/70 for an appointment. BOTNIK made out as

though he were someone else and indicated he did not know

TARRANTS. TARRANTS stated he was coming to New Orleans to

see BOTNIK either at work or at his home.

Shortly thereafter BOTNIK notified the New Orleans

police of the call and they said that they, in turn, had

just received a call from TARRANTS, JR., wherein he

explained he probably had upset one of their citizens with

a prior call that date. The New Orleans police, who in

the meantime had contacted the Mobile Police, learned

that TARRANTS was coming to New Orleans and a description

oI his automobile. They met him at the city limits, shook

down his car and removed a .30 caliber rifle he said he was

bringing with him. TARRANTS, accompanied by his 15-year-old

son, was taken to New Orleans Police Department where.

Mr. BOTNIK contacted him and, to the amazement of all,

all

TARRANTS said was, "You are the man who set up my son,

to which BOTNIK replied he did not know what TARRANTS was

talking about.

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BOTNIK stated that TARRANTS was inebriated and

that no conversation of any import took place thereafter,

however, TARRANTS did leave a note pad on the Captain of

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Police's desk (he is sending us a copy of the notes) but

generally the

Iollowing notations were discernable:

TARIANIS

"Mrs. HAWKINS

TOMMY - 372-4610

Johwest hal HAWkiN?

2624 TeRESA DK.. JACKSoN

MrS. JULIA KENDICK - 601-354-6014 - Cleck, Miss. SupReme CONET

JAcKsor, miss,

The name "FIELDS" (could be EDWARD R. FIELDS of the NSRP) ~ OK

This 1s ONLy 7.e2D5

"HARPERILEE" MoNRoevicLe, ALA, Go pauLice dRaiN INE:

"FRANK WATTS - 601-483-7116" a SA. ABI - MeRisiAN RA

TEL.7

"DANNY JOE" -

Joe

DANiEL HAWANN DE'5Z-350Z)

1131

BARBARA

• JACKSON, MiSS

"JOHN CRAIG STEWART - 661-4095

=344-3400,

Extension 261

433-0484"

Listerson at

LEAD

sala

2, sin

SA JENNINGS should determine where possible the

identities of the individuals and their phone numbers for

sect

whatever purpose it might serve.

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see inpatien

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your committee and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized person

new uncrout the express approval of the dBl:

174-

161-65%0

A-26 reports of being instructed by the Supt. to contacü one be

boteige of the Anti-Defamation League of the Binai Brich Office

sam this date.

A-26 contacted Botnick at 86654079 (Home Phone) •

Botnick related

the following; At about 7:00am this date, he received a long disonce

phone call iron a subject who identified

himself as one Torry do

Tarrants in. father of Tommy Tarrants 1Il. (Tarranistll Is presenily

in Parchnan Prison Miss. for his envolvment in atteupt bonbingz 01

a Fabid's hore in Meridan, Misa. A racent news article states that

Botnick and the ADi ofiice was responsible for the entrapuent of

Tarrants in the boubing incicent.)

Tarrants Jr. told botnick

he was conting to Nak orleans soday to

talk to him

in this regara. Tarrants did not ellborate on sax

his plans.

Lotnick did not take this as a threat but was concerned about Tarrants

possible actions if and when he located him,Botnick in flew Orleans«

izaxinisask Botnick frather stated ha vould not be in his offico

nor at his hone for the rest oi the day but would contact A-26 later

in the day.

A-26 then contacted the Mobile, Ala, I.D. a Cap i Lani, requesting

his of ice furnish "OPI with a ciscription of Tarrants and his vehicle

At 8:45an, Lani called A-26 and inforiend him that he had talkeu

to Tarrants by phone this date and requested him to talk to 126 tefore

leaving for New Orleans.

4-26 ca led Tar:ants at Area Code 205, 479-5273 at 8:50am

Tarrantis

told Az6 thut he was coning to N.O. to see Botnick and that he

would see hit even in he had to camp-out on his doorstep. A-zo got

a ciscription of nis car iron farrants and also learned that he would.

be coming to N.0.

by his 15 year old son and that he would be armed with a 30 ca. Garudre

E-2 acvised him that the NODD vould EiR him at the Parish line

and secure the weapon and would escort hin to the ID pifice in Police

He where if it could be arranged he could neat with Eotnicke Tar: antis

agreed to call A-zo when he reached the Whäte Kitchen on Huy.

At 1:40 pu, larrenus called 1-26 irom the chite kitchon. into hace

arringuents

for Tarrants to beet with tin? and 4.33 at the junction

of 90 and 11 where they would sacure his weapon and escort bir ta

this orrice.

A-zu then cont-cted

hotnick and arrangud for him to

cone to thés office and meat with Tarrnats.

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potnick along with another ADI member, Barnard Mints arrived au

the aD oriice at about

5om with à-2 and A-33 alo

With Tarrants

and has son arriving at 5: 5p.

1u26 advised the groups

out incident ambrossmile

that this meeting would be concucted with

Tarrants begin ty saying,to botnick, "You're the nan that had my

bey killed.

Tarrants on saying this, moved toward Botnick but was

steppid by i-zo before anything occured. Tarrants then sat down and began

to talk to Botnick sgod again saying," You and Raymond and wayne

set this whole thing up."

Botnick increas asked

"who are Raymond

-

and Hayne?!!

it this time, Tarrants got up saying," That's it,

therets

nothing for me to say here." and began to walk out. 1-26 stoped him

nis son accompanied by À-2 aná A-33 left the ID office at 3:30pm.

AL and :A-3; questioned Tariants on te way out of town an to his

reasons for coing to see Botnick today but could not learn any

thing form hir other than him saying that he could not tam to

totnick because he 1ie5.

1-2 and 1-33 returned Tarrants rifle, a 30 cal. Carbine with about

150 rounds when they reached the junctionor 90 and 11.

It is the oppinion ci these officers that Tarrants did get what he came

for; a good l00k at Eotnick.

Capt. Lami of the Mobile ID as well as Agent Rudrow of the FBI both

notified of the above.

encueno

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Reference SSC letter dated 8/20/75, page 10.

Item 3 a.

Attached is one set of serials. No ezcisions made.

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FILE (174-135)

SAC ROY R. MOORE

UNSUBS; BOMBING OF RESIDENCE OF

RABBI PERRY E. NUSSBAUM,

3410 OLD CANTON ROAD

JACKSON, MISS., 11/21/67

BM - CR

(00:JN)

11/22/67

On the morning of 11/22/67 I received a call fron

A. I. BOTNICK, Director, Anti-Defamation League of

B'nài B'rith,

535 Gravier St., Suite 806, Naw Orleans, Lair.

who advised he is currently staying at the sun & sand

• and was in town to be of whatever assistance he could be in

the current bombing. he stated ie was gulag to tube chuse

steps necessary to bring pressure on local authorities

through people in the Jewish business community to insure

that every effort was made to solve this matter. He offered

" his and his organization's assistance.

, ADDENDUM:

BOTNICK called the afternoon of 11/22/67 so report

that Rabbi NUSSBAUM would have a news conference at his bombed

house 4:00 p.m., this date when he would give to the news

media a copy of a paper he had written on Thanksgiving and

bombing. BOTNICK stated also that they had called their

Jewish constituents in Alabama, Miss., Louisiana, Georgia

and South Carolina to call STENNIS and EASTLAND and demand

that they insist that the local authorities in Mosissippi

do those things necessary to solve these bombings.

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SOUTHCENTRAL REGIONAL OFFICE

• ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE

Of B'nai B'rith

535 GRAVIER STREET, SUITE 806, NEW ORLEANS, LA. 70130

A. L. BOYNICK

Regional Director

November 21, 1967

9: 60011.

it called 1/17/67-

Mr. Roy Moore

Federal Bureau of Investigation

First Federal Building, Suite 800

Jackson, Mississippi

gone to tirin fore

pressures.

Near Roy:

митникі

a short note to express my deep appreciation for

your taking timeout of what I know to be a busy schedule to see

ne.

I very much enjoyed our conversation on mutual interests and

concerns. I do hope that on my vexi visit to Jacksor i can have

more time together.

I met with some power structure; sympathetic individuals the

evening of the day I saw you in order to implement your suggestion

in connection with Elmore Greaves. Naturally, there was no indica-

tion of my source, and certainly no attribution.

I am sending you under separate cover, with my compliments,

a recent publication of the ADL, that deals with the radical

right.

It isn't the kind of book that one "curls up with," but

it is a ready reference for any number of groups and organizations

contained in the radical right. Some of them you will see after

examining the index extend deep into Mississippi.

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With all best wishes and kindest regar SEAcHeD

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Botnick

Director

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SULITICENINAL ROGIONANTTTILN

ANTI-DEFAMATION LF

of Brai Brith

535 GRAVIER STREET • SUITE 806 • YEW ORLEANS, LA. 70130 @ (504) 522-9534

Fainted.

A. J. BOTNICK

Regional Dircctor.

JUL 3 © 1569

• July 21, 1969

Dear Friend:

Recently I was privileged to read an advance copy of a new and exciting book

entitled REPORT ERCH ISRAEL, by Arnold Porster, General Counsel to the Anti-

Deiamation Laague of B'nai B'rith and Director

‚Of ADI'S Givil Rights Division.

I had heard so much exciting shop talk about Arnold Forster's new book that I

wanted to read it as soon as possible to know the book and to be able to share with.

you this advance look.

In the sunner of 1968 and again in early 1969, Arnold Forster was in Israel

with his tape recorder, and there he produced many first-hand interviews with prom-

inent Aräbs and Jews as well as Christians and Moslens. The book is a narrative

version of these on-the-spot interviews and contains thorough coversage of such

major topics as the aftermath of the Six-Day War,

terrorisim on the borders, a

unitca Issusalas, the cocupied ereas, and Christians in tarael.

As I read the book I was caught up by the excitement of the interviews - the ir

sights into the Israeli-Arab political picture; the explanation of the Soviet Union"

role in the Middle East by Netanel Lorch, Director of Information of Israel's

Foreign Ministry; interviews with Abba Eban, Israel's Foreign Minister; General ShIc

Cazit, Liaison Officar to General Moshe Dayan; with Mordecai Gazit, Advisor to the

Prima Minister: Teddy Kollek, Mayor of Jerusalem; Avraham Harmon,

President of

Hebrew University; with Aziz Shihadeh, Bethlehem-born Arab lawyer; with Father John.

Roger, head of the Convent of Notre Dame in Jerusalem; Archbishop Bassilius, Chief

Secratary to the Greek Orthodox Patriarch: with DI. G. Douglas Young, leadar of thei

• Protestant connunity in the Old City.

You too will feel the terrorism on the bordeis when you read Arnold Forster's

interview wich General Aaron Yaariv, Intelligence Chief of Israal's Armad Forces,

who was Staff Chief in the Sinai campaign in 1956, as he describes the Arab

terrorist sachinery.

You will read at first hand what life is like in a settlement whare terrorist

activity is = fact of life - at Nahal Golan, a paramilitary settlement located on

= plateau of the Golan mountain range, within a mile of the coase-fire line between

Israel ano Syria.

It was here at Naha? Golan that Arnold Forster made a point to talk with nine-

teen year-ois Anna Fuchs and David Simone.

The spirit of these tro young people

will capture you, as you read how they reacted to the terrorist attacks.

In the

words of Darid Sinone:

'Hera (Nanal Golan) morale is very high. We have a ronderful

¡ife here, and I think we have the situation under controi."

cooso thisdocument is prepared in response to your request ant' is not for dissemi.

Its use is limited to official proceedings by

your committee and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized person.

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In presenting a clearer understanding of the new mood among young Blacks,

the discussion includes an expianaiion of their aims and objectives, laud-

ing the energence of pride in self, race and history. However, those mzli-

tants who seek to establish a separate society outside the framework of the

existing system are labeled "racists in reverse" who pose as a serious

theat to our society as white racists.

16 mm/ 29 minutes/ black and white/ cleared for TV

Film Rental:

$5.00

• i

sincerely,

A. J. Bathick

A. I. Botnick

1898603°

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I-DEFAMATION LEAGUF

Of B'nai B'rith

535 GRAVIER STREET, SUITE 806, NEW ORLEANS, LA. 70130

June, |I9Gö

ISOUTHCENTRAL REGIONAL

ADVISORY BOARD

¿aViD SOLOMON

Chastian

MEEL A. KATZ

POSERT N. BANKS

ONEY L. ROSENBAUM

Past Chairmen

NEW ORLEANS

AQVISORY BOARD

&NIN L. C. FELDMAN

Chairman

E-DON S. LAZURUS

LABEL A KATZ

TEAMUEL 1. ROSENBERG

DEOISE S. STEEG, JR.

FERNARD D. MINTZ

Past.

Chairmen

Pegional Director

1. EOTNICK

C'ATIONAL COMMISSION

DORE SCHARY

Chairman

HENRY E. SCHULTZ

MEIER STEINBRINK

Honcrary Chairmen

• EONARD L. ABESS

BARNEY BALABAN

MARRY BRANDT

ARTHUR S. GOLDBERG

LACO3 K. JAVITS

HILIP MA.

KLUTZNICK

SON LOWENSTEIN

RAMAN A. RIBICOFF.

LLIAM SACHS

•SIVIN H. SCHLESINGER

Honcrary Vice-Chairmen

ACK Y. BERMAN

ES. LOU1S L. PERLMAN

AVID A ROSE

-ESTER H. ROTH-9

"ON S. WEIL

Vice-Chairmen

-HARD ON. LEDERER, JR.

Treesurer

"JARD GOLDSERGER

Secretary

O. SHAPIRO

issis:ant Secretary

JAMIN R. EPSTEIN

diatienal

Director

ÄUL H SAMPLINER

Executive

calme commitrel

National

CHIN J. SCHLOSSHAN

Fice-Chairman,

National

Executive Committee

Dear Friend:

In view of the urgency of sustaining interest and stimulating community

action based on the findings of the National Advisory Commission on Civil

Disorders, me are pleased to advise of the availavility of two new and im-

portant films. The films merit the widest possible audiences and serious

discussion.

REMEDY FOR RIOT

This CBS REPORIS film, based on the Report, examines the 1967 riots in the

Eramework established by President Johnson when he authorized the commis-

sion to find out "

....what happened?

Why did it happen?. What can ba done

to prevent it from happening again?"

The film explores problems within the ghetto, the role of law enforcement

agencies, and the mood of white America.

REMEDY FOR RIOT explores what

several

communities arross the country are doing to relieve conditions which

sparked violence.

This unique film, featuring Harry Reasoner, speaks to all sectors of Aueri-

can society. It should be seen by people in private industry to show what

Detroit autcuotive companies are doing to recruit employeas from the ghetto.

Law Enforcement parsonnel can gain from the experiences of Atlanta's Police

Chief, Herbert Jenkins, a member of the National Advisory Coumission, who

has worked for years at improving relations between the police and ghetta

residents.

It is an excellent film which accomplishes a dual purpose: itnot only shows

causes of violence, it also speaks to the cures.

16 am/ 37 minutes/ black and white/ not cleared for TV

Film Rental: $5.00

LIAN A WEXLER

Fies den!,

B'nai Bri:h

- 231 JAY KAUFWAN

secutive

115 37N

Vice-President,

IS ARTHUR G. ROSENBLUTHTHE REPORI OF THE NATIONAL ADVISCRY COMMISSION ON CIVIL DISORDERS

Eira, S'rish Wemen

"OLO FORSTER

Dore Schary and Father Theodore Hesburgh, President of Notre Dame University

perges!

Counsal

and a sember of the U. S. Commission on Civil Rights, discuss the findings

= RLES 1. SCHE:

evieral Campaign Director

contained in the Report and call for drastic changes

on the part of White

Americans to eliminate prejudice and racism in our society.

"AUF DIRECTORS

•NE: C. BELTH

: apiations

&& COHEN

130÷52 F.

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Service

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iP I VALDMAN

-'01-191 an and Planning

The conversations stress one of the vital aspects of the ree ene

attizudes have created ghettos, forced blacks into segre.

kept them out of the job market on any but the most merit

levals.

JUN 2 7 1968

FBI - JACKSON

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OF B'HAI B'RITH

avier Streat, Suite 806,

Dans!

Louisiana

70130

BOOK ORDER FORM

117544349448319487446

Pleasa send Da_

_copias of tha REPORI FROM ISRiEl, by arnold forster, at

$1.25 each. to:, address below.

Also, sand to ach individual listad hera a copy of REPORT fRoy IsRael. with

my compliment:

NAME

ADDRESS

ZIP

31X2

I am also including an additional contribution of $

Eor distrbution of

additional books (please supply name and address of recipients).

My check in the amount of $

for the total cidar is enclosed.

NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY:

STATE

ZIP

PLEASE NAKS CHEGAS PAYABLE IO THE ANTI-DERAMATION LE-QUE OF B'NAI B'RITH

I'his document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi

nation outside your Committee.

Its use is limited to official proceedings by

your committee and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized person

nel without the express approval of the fBl.

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Before you put ine

ook down you must raad the pos

ex ipt.

"Two Men For All

" wankind."

one was an Israeli Jaw who owns a restaurant in Idl aviv - you may krow

if able washan through his dangerous flying axploits and most escantly for his

single-handad aid in supplying food and medical supplies to Bihira, a planeload ce

which was dorated 3y 3'nai B'rith in cooparation with the Anti-Dolanation League-

The other

=an. a Christian doctor, is Frederick Jean Krop, who lives today in korter-

den with his wife and two teen-age children. It was De. Krop who, w han the Nazis

tock over Holiand in 1941, tried to save as many Jaws as he could from being rounded

ca and killee.

Let me quote fron the introduction by Dr. A. Roy

Eckardi, Chairsan ce the Department of Religion at Lehigh University, who vitos

par captive:?:

What we think of the centuries of husan suffering and strife in

today's world - the Middla East, Biafra, Viatnam - it is all too aasy to becoma

councast.

3u: to read Arnold Forster's up-to-date account of his expariences in

Israel is to be given frash hope - hope for huranity and hope for paace...

"The goos thing is that in the very process of introducing us helpfully to

major facets if the life and problems of

contemporary Israal: Mr. Forster is also.

enabling us to take heart for the future."

they for me suns up the book. Brief and easy to read, it is a book of exira-

ordinary interest.

In parhaps no other book have such salient statements by leading

Israeli persoralitias, Jawish and Christian, been published.

I know you will want to rzad this hook and to share copies with your friends

in the Jewish and Christian communities.

REPORT FROM ISRAEL can be halpful in

countering anti-Sanitic Arab propaganda in the United States, to set the record

straight and to tell it like it is - truthfully.

Single copies si this paperback book ara available fron our Adi regional offica

at $1.25.

An cider blank is anciosed for your convenience.

Please cider a copy for yourself - and as many copies as you can to distritute.

in your coraunity. le will be glad to mail your gift copias postoaid. Just list

your racigiants on tha enclosed order forn.

Sincerely,

a.G. Enrich.

A. I. Botnick

Director

=IB: sh

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SOUTHCENTRAL REGIONAL, OFFICE

ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE

Of/B'ndi Brith

535 GRAVIER STREET, SUITE 806, NEW ORLEANS, LA. 70130.

Regional Dizector

November 11, 1969

Mr. Roy Moore, Agent-in-Charge

First Federal Building

Jackson, Miss. 39205

• Dear Ròy:

Just a short note to say that my travel schedule will bring

me to Jackson on Wednesday, November 19.

Hopefully, your calendar is such that wa can spend some time

together. I will call you on arrival.

Best regards.

AIB: sh

Very sincerely,

He's a Botick .

I lineate.

170-J07-7

Carte

Msuino:3o

SERIAUSS

12.10

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your Committee and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized person

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memoran am.

TO : SAC, JACKSON (174-135)

FROM : SUPERVISOR JAMES O. INGRAM

SUBJECT: UNSUBS; BOMBING OF RESIDENCE

OF RABBI PERRY E. NUSSBAUM,

3410 OLD CAN ON ROAD,

JACKSON, MI' 3o, 11/21/67

BM - CR

DATE:

11/28/67

4.. 1. BOTNIR, Anti-Defamation League, New Orleans,,

advised on 11728/67, that he was making inquiries into the

bombing of Rabbi NUSSBAUM's home on 11/21/67. He stated he

met with a group of men of the Beth Israel Congregation

reward for the arrest and conviction of the men responsible

for the bombing 11/21/67. He said they could raise, $50,000

or other amounts if desired at later dates.

BOTNIK also stated that one J. S. HABRIS, 302.2

West Northside Drive, a member of the congregation, appeared

to be "militant and hothead-type." HARRIS indicated he was

the type that wanted to take immediate retaliatory actiou

against Klan members if they continued to commit acts of

violence. BOTNIK said HARRIS made these remarks during a

moment of extreme anger and no doubt he did not mean to take

retaliatory action. BOTNIK felt that we should be in possession

of this information.

Sam: Believe! Harrons Contracters tri-

This document is prepared in response to

your request and is not for dissemi

nation outside your committee.

Its use is limited to official proceedings by

your Committee and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized person

ne without the express approval of the fBl .

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OPTIONAL FORM NO 19

MAY ISE EOTION

GSA FPMR (6 EFR) 191-11.8

UNITED STATES G

NMENT

Memorandum

TO

: FILE (174-161)

DATE:

2/25/70

FROS

• SAC ROT R. MOORE

SEBJECT: KATHLEEN MADLYN AINSWORTH (DECEASED) ; .

THOMAS ALBERI TARRANIS, LIL;

ATTEMPTED BOMBING OF RESIDENCE OF

MEYER DAVIDSON, 2904 36TH STREET,

MERIDIAN, MISS., 6/30/68

your request and is not for dissemi-

limited to officia! proceedings by

be disclosed to unauthorized person

is prepared in response

Its use

your Committee.

This document

nation outside

your Committee and the content may nut

express approval of the FBI.

nel without the

Mr. A: I. BOTNIK, Regional Director, Anti-

Defamation League of B'nai

B'rith, South Central Region,

New Orleans, La., (phone - JA 2-9534), called this

afternoon to report that THOMAS ALBERT TARRANTS, JR.,

father of THOMAS ALBERT TARRANTS, III, called him the

morning of 2/24/70 for an appointment. BOTNIK made out as

though he wore somone else. and indicated he did not know

TARRANTS.

TARRANTS stated he was coming to New Orleans to

see BOINIK either at work or at his home.

Shortly thereafter BOTNIK notified the New Orleans

police of

the call and they said that they, in turn, had

just received a call from TARRANTS, JR., wherein he

explained he probably had upset one of

their citizens with

prior call that date.

The New Orleans police, who in

the meantime had contacted the Mobile Police, learned

that TARRANTS was coming to New Orleans and a description

of his automobile. They met him at the city limits,

shook

down his car and removed a .30 caliber rifle he said he was

bringing with him. TARRANTS, accompanied by his 15-year-old

son, was taken to New Orleans Police Department where.

MI. BOTNIK contacted him and, to the amazement of all,

all

TARRANTS said was, "You are the man who set up my son,

to which BOINIK replied he did not know what TARRANTS

was

talking about..

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BOTNIK stated that TARRANTS was inebriated and

that no conversation of any import took place thereafter,

however, TARRANTS did leave a note

pad on the Captain of

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•Police's desk (he is sending us a copy of the notes) but

generally the following notations were discernable:

TARNANTS

"MIs. HAWKINS -

TOMMY - 372-4610

JohNajE RAE HANKiNS

2624 TeRESA Di. JACKSoN

MES. JULIA KENDICK = 601-354-60141 - Cleak, Miss. SugReme lousY

Jackson, miss.

The name "FIELDS"' (could be EDWARD R. FIELDS of the NSRP) - O1<

This is only fields

"BRADFORD HUEY" (This would be the author from Alabama) oK.

4T TAEN 25-4/20.

"FRANK WATTS - 601-483-7116" L SA. ABI - MecisiaN RA

"DANNY JOE" -

DANIEL

die Reada cos 15270020d, miss

LEAD

identities of the individuals and their phone numbers for

whatever purpose it might serve.

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nation outside your Committee.

This docriment is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-

Its use is limited to official proceedings by

your Committee and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized person-

nel without the express approval of the FBI . .

Angus

174-161-655

A-26 rêports of being instructed by the supt, to contact one bu

sotrick of the Anti-Defamation Leugue of the Binal Brich Oriice

- 58:05an this date.

A-26 contactad

Bothick at 866=4079 (Home Phone) •

Eotnick related

phone call. iron a subject who identilied

tize followine; At about 7:00am this date himself as one Iory do

he received a long disince

Jarranus i. father of lowny Tarrants III. (TarrantsIll is prosently

in Farchnan Prison Miss. for his envoivuent in atteupt, bombingz of

a Fabia's hore in Meritian, Misa. A racent news article states that

Botnick and the ADi office was responsible for the entrapment of

Tarrants in the bonbing incident.

Tarrants jr. told lotnick he was coring to New Orleans today to

talk to hin

a in this regarde

Tarrants did not ellborate on thx

his plans:

Lotnick did not take this as a threat but was concerned about arrants

possible actions if and when he located him,Botnick in few Orleans.

Eotnick fuather stated he vould not be in bis offic

'nor at his houe for the rest of the day but would contacü A-de later

in the dây.

A-25 then contacted the kobile, Ala, I.D. a Cap l Lami. requesting

bis of ice furnish HOPD with a

ciscription of larrants and his vehicle

At 8:45en, Lani cailed A-26 and inforuend him that he had talkedi

to Tarranus by phone this date and requested him to talk to 1-26 befo

leaving for lew Crleans.

4026 ca led Tar;ants at Area Code 205, 479-5273 at+8: 50am.

Parrants

told A-26 thut he was couning to N.O, to see Eotnick and that he

would sea hin even in he had to camp-out on his doorstep. Anó got

a ciscription of nis car iron 'farrants and also learned that he woula

be coming to N.o.

this afternoon, and that he sould to accompanisd

by his 15 year ola son and that he rould be armed with a 30 ca. Carsi

La20 advisaa him that the NODD would Eard hin at the Parish line

and secure the reacon and would escort him to the ID pifice in folice

He there if it

coula be arranged he could neat vith Eotnick. Iarants

agreed to call i-zo when he reached the white kitchen on Huy. so.

it 1:40 po, Tarranus called A-26 iron the thite kiicken.

io26 Lite

arrangLents

for larrants to beat with in? and 4-33 at the junction

of 50 and 11 there they could sacure his rearon and escort hit to

this cliice.

A-Zu then cont-cted lounick and arrangua for him to

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Eotrick along with another ADI member, B rnard lunts arrived au

the ID office at about

15cm with in2 and 1-33 alo's with Tarrants

and his son arriving a

1-26 aúvised the grouse

:15pm.

that this mretlag would

concucted with

cut incident concursaomax

larrants begun by saying,to Eotnick, "You're the mar that had my

coy killed.

" Tarrants on saying this, moved toward Boünick out was

stcopid by i-co before anything occured. Tarrants then sat down and began,

to talk to Botnick gre again saying," You and Raynond and Jayne

set tils whole thing up."

Botnick inaugus asked "tiho are Raymond

and Heyne?"

it this time, Tarrants got up saying," That's it, there&s

" nothing fon ne to say here." and began to walk out. i-26 stoped him

and assed if he hadi riven all the way from Mobile just to be turned

cil this fast withor, having gotien any information for Bornick.

Tarrants stated tha

he had gotten what he had come

• fos and he and

his son acconcanier by in? and A-33 left the ID oflice at 3:30pm.

A-2 and 4-3j quest one

Tariants on te way out of town as to his

raasons for coin to see botnick today but could not learn any

thing form hin oth r than him saying that he could not talk to

Eotnick because he lies.

A-2 and 4-33 returned farrants rifle, à 30 cal. Carbine with about

150 rounds when they reached the junctionor 90 and 11.

It is the oppinion ci these officers that Tarrants did get what lie came

for; a good look at lotnick.

Capt. Lami of the lobile ID as well as digent Rudrow of the FBI both

rotilied of the above.

endreno

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Reference SSC letter dated 8/20/75, page 10.

Item 3 a.

Attached is one set of serials. No excisions made.

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FILE (174-135)

SAC ROY K. MOORE

UNSUBS; BOMBING OF RESIDENCE OF

RABBI PERRY E. NUSSBAUM,

3410 OLD CAITON ROAD,

JACKSON, MISS., 11/21/67

BM - CR

(00:JN)

11/22/67

On the morning of 11/22/67 I received a call from

A. T. BOTNICK, Director, Anti-Defamation League of

B'näi B'Iith, 535 Gravier St., Suite 806, Naw Orleans,, Lara

who advised he is currently staying at the Sun & Sand

• and was in town to be of whatever assistance he could be in.

the current bombing. he stated it was guing iu case buse

steps necessary to bring pressure on local authorities

through people in the Jewish business community to insure

that every effort was made to solve this matter. He offered

" his and his organization's assistance.

, ADDENDUM:

BOTNICK called the afternoon of 11/22/67 to report

that Rabbi NUSSBAUM would have a news conference at his bombed

house 4:00 p.m., this date when he would give to the news

redia a copy of a paper he had written on Thanksgiving and

bombing. BOINICK stated also that they had called cheir

Jewish constituents in Alabana, Miss., Louisiana, Georgia

and South Carolina to call STENNIS and EASILAND and demand

that they insist that the local authorities in Mias ssippi

do those things necessary to solve these bombings.

as document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-

tion outside your Committee.

Its use is limited to official proceedings by

ur Committee and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized person

il without the express approval of the FBI.

170-502-73

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SOUTHCENTRAL REGIONAL OFFICE

AVII-DEFAMATION LEAGUE

Of B'nai B'rith

535 GRAVIER STREET, SUITE 806, NEW ORLEANS, LA. 70130

A. L. BOTNICK

Regional Director

November 21, 1967

(he san sunt saud) /22

9:000m.

i called 11/17167-

Mr. Roy Moore

Federal Bureau of Investigation

First Federal Building, Suite 800

Jackson, Mississippi

going to tri ouch

Pressureau..

Dear Roy:

assessity!

This is

a short note to express my deep appreciation for

your taking timeout of what I know to be a busy schedule to see

ше.

I very much enjoyed our conversation on mutual interests and

concerns. I do hope Lidu un my rext visit to jackson me can hara

more time together.

I met with some power structure; sympathetic individuals the

evening of the day I saw you in order to implement your suggestion

in connection with Elmore Greaves. Naturally, there was no indica-

tion of my source, and certainly no attribution.

I am sending you under separate cover, with my compliments,

Firetent publication of the ADI, that deals with the ladical

It isn't the kind of book that one "curls up with," but

it is a ready reference for any number of groups and organizations

contained in the radical right. Some of them you will see after

examining the index extend deep into Mississippi.

120-502-22

With all best wishes and kindest rega SEACHED INEXEDSO

Very sinCERED FID

: 1967

F51 - JALASON

AI3: sh

A. I.

Botnia

Director

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SOTIHGEINERASNETS

UNANTIT

UNTI-DEFAMATION LE

of T'rai Birich

535 GRATIER STREET • SLITE 8Ç

• YEW ORLEANS, LA. 70130 @ (504) 522-9534

A. 1. BOTNICK

Regional Director

JÚL 3 C 1569

-DI - JACKSEN

• July 21, 1909

Dear Friend:

Recently

i privileged to read an advance copy of a new and exciting book

entitled REPORT I .CH ISRAEL, by Arnold Forster, General Counsel to the Anti-

Defamation Leagu

of B'nai B'rith and Director of ADL's Civil Rights Division.

I had heard so much exciting shop talk about Arnold Forster's new book that E

wanted to read it as soon as possible to know the book and to be able to share with.

you this advance look.

In the sumner of 1968

and

again in early 1969, Arnold Forster was in Israel

with his tape recorder, and there he produced many first-hand interviews with pron-

inent Arabs and Jets as

well as Christians and Moslems. The book is a narrative

version of these on-the-spot interviews and contains thorough coversage of such

najor topice as the aftermath of the Six-Day War, terrorisim on the borders, a

united Jerusalem, the occupied areas, and christians

in Tsrael.

1 .

As I read the book Iwas caught up by the excitement of the interviews - the im

sights into the Istaeli-Arab political picture; the explanation of the Soviet Union':

rola in the Middle East by Netanel Lorch, Director of Information of Israel's

Foreign Ministry; interviews with Abba Eban, Israel's Foreign Minister; General ShIa

Cazit, Liaison Officer to General Moshe Dayan; with Mordecai Gazit, Advisor to the

Prime Minister: Teddy Kollek, Mayor of Jarusalem; Avraham Harmon, President of

Hebrew University; with Aziz Shihadeh, Bethlehem-born Arab lawyer; with Father John:

Roger, head of the Convent of Notre Dame in Jerusalem; Archbishop Bassillus, Chief

Secratary to the Greek Orthodox Patriarch; with Dr. G. Douglas Young, leader of thei

• Protestant cormunity in the Old City.

You too will feel the terrorism on the borders when you read Arnold Forster's

interview with Ganeral Aaron Yaariv, Intelligence Chief of Israel's Armed Forces,

who was Stai: Chief in the Sinai campaign in 1956, as he describes the Arab

terrorist rachinery.

You will reed at first'hand what life is like in a settlement where terrorist

activity is i fact of life - at Nahal Golan, a paramilitary settlement located on

= plateau of the Golen mountain range, within a mile of the cease-fire line between

Israal

and Syria.

It vas tara at ahal Golan that Arnold Forstar made a point to talk with nine-

teen year-oid Anna Fuchs and David Simone. The spirit of these two young people

will capturi you, as you read how they reacted to the terrorist attacks.

In the

words of Daria Sinone: "Here (Nahal Golan) morale is very high. We have a vonderful

life. here; and i think we have the situation under controi."

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the discussion includes an explanation of their aims and objectives, laud-

ing the energence of pride in self, race and history.

However, those mili-

tants who seek to establish a separate society outside the framework of the

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A. I. Botnick

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Of B'nai B'rich

535 GRAVIER STREET, SUITE 806, NEW ORLEANS, LA. 70130

June, 1960

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action based on the findings of the National Advisory Commission on Civil

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The films merit the sidest possible audiences and serious

discussion.

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This unique film, featuring Harry Reasoner, sgeaks to all sectors of ameri-

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Law enforcement personnel can gain from the experiences of Atlanta's Police

Chief, Herbert Jenkins, a member of the National Advisory Conmission, tho

has sorked for years at improving relations between the police and ghetto

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It is an excellent film which accomplishes a dual purpose: itnot only shows

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ANTI-DOESTION

OE S'NAI BRITH

aviar Streat, Suite 806,

Lans, Louisiann

70130

BOOK ORDER FORM

• Pleasa send sa_

_copias of tha REPORI FROM ISRiEL, by arnold forster, at

$1.25 each, to my addiess balow.

Also, send to each individual listed hara a copy of REPORT FROM ISRAEL: with

my compliments:

NAME

ADDRESS

ZIP

I am also including an additional contribution uf $

Eor distrbution of

additionel books (please

supply

nana

and address of racipients).

My check in the amount of s

for the total crdar is anclosed.

NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY:

STATE

ZIP

PLEASE LAKE CHEGAS PALABLE TO THE ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF B'NAI B'RITH

This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemì-

nation outside your Committee.

Its use is limited to official proceedings by

your committee and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized person

nel without the express approval of the FBI .

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Beiere you pur the

book down you must Izad the pos

ript. "Two Men For AlI

" wankind."

Che was an Israeli Jew who owns a restaurant in Tel aliv - you may know

•E abie shar through his dangerous flying axploits and most recently for his

single-handad aid in

supplying food and medical

supplies to Biafra, a planeload ce:

which was corated by 3'nai B'riti in cooparation wich the inti-Dafanation Lague.

The other

man.

= Christian doctor, is Frederick Jean Krop, who lives today in korcer-

dan with his wife and two teen-age children.

It was DI. Krop who, when the Nazis

cook over Holiand in 1941, tried to save as many Jaws as i- could

from being sounded.

un and killed.

How best to sun up this book? Let me quote fron the introduction by Dr. A. Roy

Eckardt, Chairzen of the Department of Religion at Lehigh Univarsity, who witos

• perceptivel?:

When we think of the centuries of human suffering and

strife in

today's world - the Middla East, Biafra, Viatnam - it is all too easy to becoma

councast.

Bu= io Iead

Arnold Forster's up-io-data account of his expariences in

Israel is to be given fresh hope - hope for humanity and hope for paace...

"The goos thing is that in the very process of introducing us helpfully to

major facets iE the

life and problams of contemporary Israal, Mr. Forster is also

enabling us to taka heart for the future."

That for se suns up the book. Brief and easy to read, it is a book of ortra-

==ginary

irtarast.

In parhaps no other book have such saliant statements by leading

Israeli personalities, Jawish and Christian, been published.

I KncH you will

want to road this book - and to share copies with your friends:

in the Jewish and Christian communities. REPORT FROM ISRAEL can be halpful in

countering anti-Saritic Arab propaganda in the United Stares, to set the record

straight and to tell it like it is - truthfully.

at $1.25.

Singla copies of this paperback book ara available fron our Adi regional offica

Än cider blank is anciosed for your convenience. .

Please coder a copy for yourself - and as many copies as you can to distribute.

in your cornunity.

will be glad to mail your gift copies postoaid. Just list.

your recipienes on tha enclosed order form.

Sincerely,

0. 9. Lenied

A. I. Botnick

•Director

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SOUTHCENTRAL: GIONAL OFFICE

ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE

Of/Bindi Brith

535 GRAVIER STREET, SUITE 806, NEW ORLEANS, LA. 70130

d. L B0150

Regional Directo

November 11, 1969

Mr. Roy Moore, Agent-in-Charge

First Federal Building

Jacieon, Miss. 39205

• Dear Rờ,:

Just a short note to say that my travel schedule will bring

me to Jackson on Wednesday, November 19.

Hopefully, your calendar is such that we can spend some time

together. I will call you on arrival.

Best regards.

Very sincerely,

L022e

-12C.

Suiciten

Carte

# 170-500-7

N-6526

clos

This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-

nation outside vour Committee.

Its use is limited to official proceedings by

your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person-

nel without the express approval of the FBI.

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memoran

ram.

TO : SAC, JACKSON (174-135)

FROM : SUPERVISOR JAMES O. INGRAM

SUBJECT: UNSUBS; BOMBING OF RESIDENCE

OF RABBI PERRY E. NUSSBAUM,

3410 OLD CANTON ROAD,

JACKSON, MISS., 11/21/67

BM - CR

DATE: 11/28/67

A. I. BOTNIR, Anti-Defamation League, New Orleans,

advised on 11/28/67, that he was making inquiries into the

bombing of Rabbi NUSSBAUM's home on 11/21/67.. He stated be

met with a group of men of the Beth Israel Congregation

Synagogue the evening of 11/27/67, and $25,000 was raised as

reward for the arrest and conviction of the men responsible

for the bombing 11/21/67. He said they could raise, $50,000

or other amounts if desired at later dates.

express

BOTNIK also stated that one J. S. HARRIS, 3022

West Northside Drive, a member of the congregation, appeared

to be "militant and hothead-type." HARRIS indicated he was

the type that wanted to take immediate retaliatacy action

against Klan members if they continued to commit acts of

violence. BOTNIK said HARRIS made these remarks during a

• moment of extreme anger and no doubt he did not mean to take

retaliatory action. BOTNIK felt that we should be in possession

of this information.

contracter tri-

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(2)

I'his dogument is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-

your

Its use is limited to official proceedings by

mittee and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized person

net wiffout the express approval of the FBI.

•::8A-31

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OFTIONAL FORM NO. 19

"MAY IAR ESTION

"GSA FPMR (GI GFR) 191-11.8

UNITED STATES G

NMENT

Memorandum

TO

: FITE (174-161)

DATE: 2/25/70

FROM

: SAC ROY K. MOORE

SUBJECT: KATHLEEN MAD! IN AINSWORTH (DECEASED) ;

THOMAS ALBER. TARRANTS, 111;

ATTEMPTED B'MBING OF RESIDENCE OF

MEYER DAVII ON, 2904 36TH STREET,

MERIDIAN, & SS., 6/30/68

prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-

Its use is limited to official proceedings by

be disclosed to unauthorized person

nut

the FBI

This document

nation outside your Commitee.

conterit may

express at man ne

your Committee and the

nel without the express

Mr. A. I. BOTNIK, Regional Director, Anti-

Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, South Central Region,

New Orleans, La., (phone - JA 2-9534), called this

afternoon to report that THOMAS ALBERI TARRANTS, JR.,

father of THOMAS ALBERT TARRANTS, III, called him the

morning of 2/24/70 for an appointment. BOTNIK made out as

though de were someone else and indicated he did not know

• TARRANTS. TARRANTS stated he was coming to New Orleans to

see BOTNIK either at work or at his home.

Shortly thereafter BOTNIK notified the New Orleans

police.of

the call and they said that they, in turn, had

just received a call from TARRANTS, JR., wherein he

explained he probably had upset one of

their citizens with

prior call that date.

that conte ted the bEle Po pol

that TARRANTS was coming to New Orleans and a description

of his automobile. They met him at the city limits,

shook

down his car and removed a..30 caliber rifle he said he was

bringing with him. TARRANTS, accompanied by his 15-year-old

son, was taken to New Orleans Police Department where.

MI. BOTNIK contacted him and, to the amazement of all,

all

TARRANTS said was, "You are the man who set up my son,

to which BOTNIK replied he did not know what TARRANTS was

talking about.

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BOTNIK stated that TARRANTS was inebriated and

that no conversation of any import took place thereafter,

however, TARRANTS did leave a note pad on the Captain of

2 - Jackson

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„Police's desk (he is sending us a copy of the notes) but

generally the following notations were discernable:

TARRANTS

"MES. HAWKINS -

TOMMY 372-4610

MIS. JULIA KENDICK = 601-354-60141 - Clerk, Miss. SupReme CoUsT

JACKSEr, MiSS.

the name "FIELDS" (could be EDWARD R. FIELDS of the NSRP) - OK

"BRADFORD HUEY" (This would be the author from Alabama) o K-

"HARPER LEE" MoNRoeviLLe, ALA,

Go Maudice desin inc.

"FRANK WATTS - 601-483-7116" = SA. FBI - MeRiDiAN RA

"DANNY JOE" -

TEL.II

Joe

"HAWKINS

113i BARBARA

"JOHN CRAIG STEWART- 661-4095

7344-3400,

Extension 261

433-0484"

LEAD

Vinobili

JENNES should determine where "ot told tha

identities of the individuals and their phone numbers for

seet

whatever purpose it might serve.

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This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissem

nation outside your Committee.

is limited to official proceedings by.

your committee and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized person

net without the express approzt of the fßl .

........ .

".....-

114- 16-6.7

Anzó contacted Botrick at 86684079 (Hone Phone) •

Botnick relatod

phone cull-fron & subject who identilled

farrants ir. fathor of Tomuy Tarrants III. (Tarranusill Is presently

in farchian Prison liss. for his envoirntit in zuteugt borbinrz 0i

à Fabia's hore in Meritian, Misa. A racent news article states that

Eotnick and the ADL ofiice was responsible for the entrappent of

lagrants in the boubing incident.)

Tarrants ur. told otnick he was corring to New Orleans today to

talé to him

in this regard. Tarrants did not ellborate on hi

his plans.

Lothick dia not take this as a threat but was concerned about l'arrants

possible actions in and when he located him,Botnick in der Orleans.

lasáunbecass Eotnick feather stated ha vould not be in his ofri

for at his houe for the rest of üne day but would contacù A-de later

in the day.

A-20 then contacted the kobile, la. I.l. a cap b leni requesting

his of. ice furnish HOPD with a

ciscription of Tarrants

and his vehicl

et 8:45en, Lani called A-26 and inforisend him that he had talkeu

to fartants by phone this date and requested him to talk to A26 tero

leaving for lew Orleans.

1o20 au led Tar:ants at Area Code 205, 479-5273 at+8:50am.

Tarrants

told i-ó that he was

coming to N.O. to see Lotnick and that he

would ses hit even in he had to camp-cut on his doorstep. Anzú got

a ciscription of his car from farrants and also learneá that he woul

be coming to N.O. this afternoon and that he soula be accompariso

by his 15 year olá son and that he would be armed with a 30 ca. Cara

1-25 aurisea nin tras the NOTD would Shat hin at the Parish line

and secure the vearon and would escort hin to the ID office in Polic

He whore if it could be arranged he could neet with lotnick. lar: ant

agreed to call i-zu when he reiched the white ritchon on mary. juo

rt 1:40 pu, Tarranus called 1-26 iron the white Kitchen. 1.20

arriranents for tarraats to beet with in? and io33 at the junction

of 80 and 11 where they would secure nis reanon and escort hatt to

chis ciiice. "-zu then cont-cted lotnick and arranaud for niu to

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Eotheck along with another ADl member, Barnard lunuz arrive au

the ID office at abouy

15om with 4-2 and A-33

alo', with Tarrants

and his son

an ving a

advised the grouss

:15pu.

that this meting woula

be concucted with

cit incident amontinerests

Tarrants begin iy saying,to Eotnick, "lou're the man that had my

boy killed.

Parrants on saying thisy moved toward Botnick but was

scoria by a-zo before anything occured. Tarrants then sat down and began,

to talk io Botnick igud again saying," You and Raymond and layne

set this whole thing up."

Botnick snaresus asked

"who are Raymond

and Wayne?"

it this time, Tarrants got up saying," That's it,

therets

"knouring fon me to say here." and began to walk out. 1-20 stoped him

anü asxed if he hadriven all the way from tobile just to be turnea

at this fast withor, having gotien any information for Botnick.

Terrants stated tha

nis son accorpanier by à-2 and 1-33 left the ID office at 3:30pm.

AL and A3i quest oneù Tarrants on te way out of town as to his

reasons for coin to see botnick today but coula not learn any

thing form bir oth r than him saying that he could not talk to

Eotnick because he lies.

4-2 and 4-33 returned Parrants rifle, a 30 cal. Carbine with about

150 rounds when they reached the juncuionor 90 and 11.

It is the oppinion ci these officers that Tarrants did get what he came

1or: a good. 100k at Eotnick.

Cari. Lami of the lobile ID as well as digent Rudrow of the FBI both

Lotified of the above.

enciemo

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

MAY 1962 EDITION

5010-106

¡OSA GEN, REG. NO, 27

UNITED. STATES GOL NMENT.

Mèmorandum

Be. M. Go Sullivadi

Caster.

Callahan

TO -

DATE: August 25, 1964

I-Mr .Belmont

FROM

:tr.

F 5. Baumgardnex IBB

I-Mr. Casper

1-Mr. Sullivan

I-Mr Bland

SUBJECT:

COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

1-Mr. Baumgardner,

NEGRO QUESTION

I-Mr Phillips

COMMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL MATTERS

INTERNAL SECURITY - COMMUNIST

1) Gale

Soren

Troller

Tele. Room

Holmes

Gandy -

This memorandum recommends a letter to all offices directing

the field to broaden its efforts relating to communist intluences 11

the racial field so that the Bureau will be better able to keep pace

with the stepped-up efforts of the communists to penetrate and influ-

ence the racial movement. We are also directing the opening of a new

case file, both at the Seat

of Government and in the field, which will

serve as a repository for all intelligence relating to this matter and

provide for the submission of quarterly investigative reports to the

Bureau. Heretofore, this intelligence was included in the quarterly

reports submitted concerning the Communist Party, USA, and in reports

covering various of the allied groups and individuals

active in the

racial movement.

Coincident with the increased racial activities occurring

throughout the country the past two years

_the Communist Party, USA.

has expanded its efforts to gain control of the racial movement. This

has resulted in greater investigative effort on our part in the security

field. We have been regularly gathering extensive data

depicting in

many ways the communist influence and participation in the racial move

ment.

We must, however, increase these efforts to keep ahead of the

communists' plans to infiltrate the racial picture.

Our proposed

instructions to the field are directed toward a broadening of our pro-:

cedures which in turn will more fully and precisely provide us with

the facts relating to the extent of communist influence.

RECOMMENDATION:

some

In line with the above, there is attached for approval a

proposed letter to and offices,

original on Plastiplate.

After

approval, return to Room 808 RB for preparation of the necessars

copies to send to the field.

The necessary Manual changes will be

submitted separately.

Enc.

100-3-126

REC.

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SAC, Albany

August 28, 1964

1

DIreCtor, FBI (100-3-116)

COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

'NEGRO QUESTION

CONTAUNIOK INFLURNCE IN RACIAL HATTERS

INTENNAL SECURITY - C

(BUDED 12/1/64)

900.1

.1 - Mr. Belmont

I - Mr. Casper

BUSINESEN

1 - MI. Sullivan

ff f

- Mr. Bland

Mir., Baungardner

- Mr. Phillips

The Bureau has always recognized that there in

Our investiga-

i2 any

and individuals synpathetic to cormanien have borne thás 00 :

Saultaneous with the incroaning teapo of accivitien &

in the racial field, we vicnessed a atopping up of communistr

activities to influonce the racial novement.

These actly.

ities have taken a variety of forms ranging fron moro

general verbal support to actual direct-action influence.

The subversiven involved are also of various shades- 5020

are bona fide current nonbars of the CVUSA or such a basis

revolutionary group as the Socialiat Workers Party; sone are

Formor nenbors of those groups; and still others encompace a)

wide variety and degree of subversive associations and con-

nections, past and present.

весом

Our invostigations devoloping this type of infor

mntion have also beon under the title of a variety of nactora

euch as CPUSA, Nogro Cuestion, Comnist Influence in Racial

Matters; comunist infiltration of various organinations such

UNRECORDED CORY FILED IN

MÃILLD 11

AUG 2 8 1964

COMM-EB!

as the Cougross of Racial Equality,

Scudent Non-Violent

Coozüinating Comittee and tho liko; investigations of

numerous subversive individuals active in the racial 2070.

mont; invostigations of conunist fronts and other niacellaneous

organizetions; end a croat many racial disturbances and obses

racial mattere whioh

me have investigated under the Facial

XEROX

Matter character.

196.

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There has been no letup in the activittes Tequiting

wour lavestigative attencion.

Rather, there have

evidences of a contiming upsure in ractat suspicios.

Increas

¡The nows nodda of recent months mirror the civil riphts issue

Tolson

Belncat

Mohr

Casper

Callahan

Conrad

BeLoach

Evans

Gale

Rosen

Sullivan

Tavel

Trotter

Tele jabo

Holmes

Gandy

as probably the subor due donostic lacue a the portical

"noro are clear and umistakable signa that wa

Enc. / ENCE

OSURE

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(ane.)

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lotter to Albauy

COLLIURIST PARIE, USA

NEGRO QUESTION

NOTHIEST INTIIINCE IN RACIAL MATAERS

100-3-115

are in the midst of i social zerolution with the racial move

ment as its core.

The Bureasy in neotiag jis responsibilities

In this area, is an integral part of this revolution.

Haking

our work more citricult has been the controveralal nature o1

the issues invoived.

With the foregoing as a backgzound to underscore

the extreno impostance of this matter, the Burcau desiros

to again emphasize the absolute nocessity Los affording a11

nopeces o1 this matter pronge decisive, naganative, aggres

save end antensive anvesusative eriort, as wet. as insuring

that the Burenu is pronysly advised, on

a contizuing basis,

of all portinent devolomments.

The Burenu's responalbi11tles

as to dissemination met be

evermore horne in mind and por

sinent iniornation subnitted in a monorandu suitable for

dissemination,

In addition, the Burcau desires the field to compile :

is a singlo investigative repors pertinent intornation developed

to care, vich a auscquont updating by the submisaion of inves

tigative roporto on a quarterly basis.

thoso reports should

includa infomation horosofora soported in the section entitlod

"Negro Question Tomunist Influence in Racial liattors" of the

quarterly reports portaining to the CPUSA, as woll as informan

tion being regulaziy reported under the many other titlos reicired

to an paragraph eno, pace ona, of inatant connunication.

will no longer ba necossary to include a section concerning this

matter in the Party soports; howover, there should continue ta

be a reporting of this infoznation undor the various other titles.

It is recognizod that there wils, be sons duplication in reporting.

However, this is necessary in order do adequately invesuigate

and report the sabstantive matters and at the some tine provide

for a contralized roporting, bms facilitating the necesgasy

evaluation and analysis by the Burcau and other agencies and

officials of the Goverment.

the Bureau as Closing as sure, 400.3116, a00

opening a boy 1ile, 100142529, which will be devotod exclusively

to this matter and be entitled

*Communist Influence in Bagdal

Matters, Internal Socurity « C" (codo name "CIBil").

Instruction is effective imediatoly and is appilcable not

only to the reports discussed hereia but to all commuication

Iote that "CrisA" has been droppod fron the

is 26 on

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lotter to Albany

RS?

COLLURISE PARTY, USA

ISGRO QUESTION

COMMUNISE INFEJENCE IN RACIAL HATTERS.

100-3-116

tItid as no ara concernod with all comunist afforts, wether

Bach

lold oftica should Iikenise close 185 11l0 or cuiste

rolaLing to the Cust, Megro Question, Communist Influence in

Facial latters, and open a now 1110 or subtile relating to

this nattor.

This now file sholl serve as a repository for

all pertinent Information and ims facilitate the sumiasi0s

os the required quarterly reports.

tho initial investigative report in this matter,

as succocding roports, will be dosigned to precisaly apoll

out the full crione of the communist influence. IC 17211

separate words and intentions fron actions; more pariscipation

fran direct intluenca; and the bona fide communist Iron the

more "do-goodes."

It shall sorve as an la-dopth factual

analysis of tho entire problen of connunist influence in

caedal nators.

St vir sot include intormation concerning

Logitimate ciloris in the racial novenent mbere thero is no

connunist taint. Material for the injilal roport is, fos

the most part, alrcady avallabler.le is apread throughout the

CPUSA, Negro Cuortion, Commint Influence in Bacial Matters,

1110 and rolatod talos mentiones above.

The Rield's casis,

then, 1s tho comprehonsive review of all portinent filco;

the covaloging and docunenting of all pastinont informacion

in accordance with a prescribod cutline and certain guidelines;

and the subnission of sano to the Bureau.

A socondary parpose to be accoplished by the roview

and proparation of the initjal roport will ba to enable the

field, and the Bureau as well, to nate a sell analysis of all

facets of our investigation in this aroa so that ve may ezpand

and intensily our investigations of those phases indicating a

neod thoreos..

Instructions- Guldolines

All of2100a and instructed to revion all partinent

1fies, pending and closed,

which will uncover the type of

by the outline which is an

enclosure to this connunication.

While those illes mentioned

above should contain nost of the intomation needed, they are

only intended as a guide and should not be considored as ali

inclusive.

Ger

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Lettey to albany

COSINESS PARIS, ISA

NEGRO QUESTION

CONUNIST INFLIENCE XI RACIAL MAIZERS

100-3-116

(1) Tho initial Investigativa report is intendod to prin

marily dopict the cument situation rather than serve as a

historica type document. le ano therefore prineipally col

corned wich the raciot novement duriag the paot year and three

quarters. Use the period comencing 1/1/63 ag a Eonoral guide

1130; hoover, ortraordinary situatione arising earlier should

Do considerod

Ice Inclucion. Illouise, 11 a curent situation

had its genesis prior to 1/1/03 surficient information mazor to

that date should be used to maise the current situation neaningful.

(2) Gonerally spensing, it will be necessary for only the

012a00 coverias an activity to roport it, as vell as the char

acterizations of persons involved. fos esample, i1 a racial

dononstration too: place in Cleveland with Clovoland residenta

Involved, is should be reporied by the Cleveland Office. I2 2

New York Of22ce informant roports on the Cloveland natter to the

New

Yorks ostice, at saculd not ba ropertod by the lion York 012ice

but

be considerad by Cloveland in 1t0 suiiosion as Clovelhnd

7128 already have been sent such inforuation by the Now Yori.

oftice.

on the ochez hand, for such a far-illung activity as

to 3/23/63 March on Wacingtou, 10 u122 be Incumbent upon each

office having subjects who attended or othoraise pazticipated

to include the Information in its sulmission.

(3) The attached outline should bo follcued as to the numborod

and lettered icons.

Where furthor breakdows by numbers and lotter

procescal, li 1111 be permissiblo to do 50.

(1) Whon an activity by an organization 15 reported under 1],

the dotails should not be ropeated undcs ilt concerning the orgai

Ization.

It w1l1 bo necessory only, unlor III, to refor to the

particular accavity no appearing under ii.

(5) Where specific portinont internation set out in the out-

Ino 15 not avallable through filo revien, immediate discreat

Inquiry should be made to obtain sano. For example, 11 tha

officors of an organiantion covered undor Ill in the outline

are not known, secure choir identities.

Only established reli

able sourcos nay be contacted an this rogard without prior

Bureau nuthority.

(G) It may be necessary in sone instances for an office

roporting on an activity to secure characterizing information

regarding individuals and/or organizations fron officos covering

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Letter to Albany

COSTUMEST PARTY, OSA

NEGED QUESTION

COUMUNIST INFLURICE IN BACIAL NAJ3ER3

700-9116

those individuals of organizations, This should be done

as soon as possible so that there will be no balay in the

subaission of the ites by the originating (as to activity)

at2100.

(7) An original and eight copies of all seports should

be submitted by each field office. Any cilico ubica has

absolutely no intoration to report, either in tho in181al

report or the quarterly reports thereatter, is pemittod to

so navise the Dureau by letter 1n liou of a report.

if any

positive information; howover limited, is available; it must

be submitied by report.

(3) The initial investigative report should be sumitted

to reach the Bureau by 11/1/62.

Thereafter, quarterly reporta

should be submitted to reach the Bureau by February I, Way tx

August & and

• November 1 of cach year.

(9) All main headings denoted by Ronan numerale in the

nitached outline must bo accountod for in 2l1. reports.

thore is no autormation to report under a particular nain

heading, the beading should appear, followed by a statenent

"No information developed."

(10) As to individuals involved, no are concernod primarily

with subversive characterizing jaroration coincidont with the

period of accivity.

For oxample, 11 an andividual organizod.

participatod in or vas othervise

associated wich a racial activ

füy on 1/3/64, his monbershin in the CPUSA and other subversive

groups as of that date would be most pereiaent.

Of course, i1

& subversive connection as of the dato oi activity cannot ou

established, the nonü best thing would be to establish a sub-

versiVe conection as soon prior to the accivzes as possible.

Generally spoaking, characterizations of individuals should be

as succinct and pointed as possible.

For example, 1f an indi-

vidual's Party nonbership is established; a long recitation oi

other connections, such as with fronts, would be unnecessary.

Good juignont must be exercised in characterizing individuals,

as with all other phases relating io the collection of facis for

the report. I1 a person holde a particularty boy position in

tho racial moveuent and, besides beine a Pardy member also has

a Long history of communist activitios, it may be well to very

brietly Sumarize his subveraive bacisground.

When characteriz12g

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Lottor to Albany

RE:

COLMUNIST PARTY, USA

COMMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL, MATTERS

200-3-116

& person as a Party neubar, indicate the highest position held

In the Party, When referring to formos Party menbers, include

dates of menbaraksy.

(11) Tho term "camnist? should be Interpeted in ita

broad senso as including persons not onig adhering to tho

principles of the ceusa itsell, but also to such splinter

and airshops croups as the socialist workers carty, Progressive

Inbor and the 11e.

(12) The characterizations of Individuals and organizations

should be handled ia the sane manner as presently prescribed los

aocurity reports.

(23) Jaless othervise indicated herein, the regular report

writing rulos for security roports shall be applicable.

NOTE:

See memo Baumgardner to W. C. Sullivan dated 8/25/64

captioned as above, STP:kmj.

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1 - Mr. Belmont

1

- Mr. Casper.

1 - Mr. Sullivan

August

28,

1964

* CONTTUNIST STRATEGY

1 - Hit. Bland

1 - Mx. Baumgardner

(A)

CORTUNEST PARIE, USA

1 - Mr. Phillips

1) Plans, strategy, Party line and the lile made

nt national mootings, including expressions by

nationa and other junitionaries.

2) Plans, of codera, made at District and lover

noetings, including onpressions by local

loaders and rani and-iale menbere.

3)

3) Flong, and

Plans, ot cotora, as revealed in Party publica-

and other propaganda nedia; such as critten

and ofter se

diroctives, press releases and the 1110.

{Information under Isen 3 should be reported by the office

covering the origin os the publications, such as tie

•Hen Toris Offico for "he Worses, " "Politieal Allairs"

and directives fron Party headquarters; San Francisco

012300 fos

• "People's World"; ei cotera.: Party expressions.

oral or witten, when directly related to a specific event

covered under it, should be includod undas 13.)

(B)

OTTE COMINIST GROUPS (Such as Socialist Horsers Party,

Frogsessive Labor, Vorters World Party and the lilse)

Under D report infornation under separate numbered subheadings

for each organization.

Ropor" here information gonerally along

the sane lines as 107

A above.

II - CORALIST TACFICE

Mr. Tolson.

Mr. Belmont.

Mi. Miles.

Mr. Cry.31

Mr. rainlan

Mi. Connail

MI?. livans

Mr. Giale.

Mr. Rosen

Mr.

Fullivan

Mr. T'avel

Mn Trotter.

Tole. Room.

Mini Mulmes.

Miss Gandy.

In this part report information on communist dizoction and

Influence of and participation in racial demonstrations, dia

turbancos, drives, boycotts and any other similar activities

vich racial overtonos. This part will 1llustrado bon communiat

activities attenpe to esploit racial siuuations and expand con

mnist influence,

thus furthering communist objectives.

activitles in chronological order with lottered subheadings

SUCh 85:

XEROX

(A)

DEONSTRATION, CLEVELAND, ONIO, 1/10/83

10CA

(3)

STORE BOYCOTT, YOURGSTONE, OHIO, 3/6/63

Under each subheading inolude such information as nature

o1 event; sponsoring and participating groups; total partica

spanis; number and identitios of subverzivos involved; spec:!i

SEE NOTE PAGE TWO

(ORIGINAL ON

SFP: kmj (64)

100

116-2253

PLASTIPLAIN)

ENCLOSURE

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as to unethes aubversaves directed, comcolled.

11081-

gated os noraly particirated; tachasi viosence

senulcod

end, 11 so, shether subrocives amolved; arresto os

maversives and court disposition; and any other infor

nation bolicrod portiachi to the over-all pieture oi

conmannist inéluence-

avoid cocmunist involvenont should alco be zeported. 11

e particular event had no coraint involvenezi, ta chould.

o$ course, not be incLuded a2 the conuent.

TOOTE AND Or

Fiold oilicos should sed out inforuntlos concening oniy

the local, branches of tha orgreizasias which tre 12 143

torritory. The olfice covering thr antional houdguarcons

of an organization should ses out i-suast dase is to the

national hoadquarterg

25 0911 20 4'y 17308

16s territory, separating tho natic. * 4r02 tho 100013

The

number of nonbers, nationally sud i? Zoon?s, gheuld la 2nd1-

COLEO.

Include under easa cucnaia:"

cilicers and others in positiona o

incarnace vao bave secocat

or bast eniversive connoctions; In 24 0 1s 10 obbar cub.

versives the are boroly condors; @.-19a cricaCo 6' 20120-

ence wieldod by sivorsives; boilay e1. 210g

participation In tho organiantion scitribico, Doch pu

prohibition of cousisto holling dier so ic resalo

(12 no such stated poldey, go 2adic.0o); naû 200 and x1

tribution of comundat prozagasda,

J7 « HISCELLANIOUS

If at all possible, intomatios to bo includod should bo

set ouù under the basic pain hondiz's 1, 1X 02 11E.

ever, shouts thore be sona perilaca ananatar to aport

maich does not lend 16coll to the dirat tcca paris, 1c

2111 be pemissibio to include it in Post I7 - MISCELiAnsOUS.

NOTE:

caption CoB, salad to M. C. Sulzivan dated 8/25/64

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3010-106

MAT IPOZ EDITION

GSA GEN, REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES G. VERNMENT

Memorandum

1 - Mr. E. S. Miller

1 - Mr. R. J.

Baker

TO

:Mt. E. S. Milleril

DATE: 6/19/73

1 - Mr. N. P. Callahan

FROM

•G. Co Moore CM

1 - Mx. W. V. Cleveland

1 - Mr.

I. W. Conrad

1 - Mr.

R. E. Gebhardt

SUBJECT: COMMUNIST, INFLUENCE IN

1 - MI.

T.

Jo Jenkins

RACIAL. MATTERS

1 - Mr. J.

W. Marshall

INTERNAL SECURITY - COMMUNIST 1 - Mr. W

G. Campbell

1 - MI.

F. D. Thompson

1 - Mr. O. T. Jacobson

1 - Mr. R. D. Cotter

1 - Mr. R. L. Shackelford

• 1 - Mr. G. C. Moore

1 - Mr. Co E. Glass

MK. i c16

Eno

Hir. Baker

Mir, Callatan

—Mr. Cleveland

Mr. Conrad

Mr. Gebhardt

Mr. Jenkins

Mr. marshal

Mr. Miner, E.S. 2

Mr. Soyarsif

Mr. Thompson

Mr. Walters

Tele. Room

Mr. Baise

Mr. Barnes

Mr. Bowers

Mr. Herington

Mr.. Conmy -

Mr. Mintz

Mr. Eardley

Mrs. Hogan

hen

The purpose of this memorandum is to recommend that

attached letter be sent to the field discontinuing the submission of

a separate report on captioned matter and instructing that the matter

be reported in the reports on the subversive group exerting such

influence.

Prior to 1964 this subject matter was reported in a section

of the Communist Party, USA report or in the report of any other

subversive group, such as the Socialist Workers Party, which was

attempting. to exert influence in racial matters. In 1964 a separate

investigation and report were initiated because of an increase in

communist attempts to influence the racial movement as the tempo of

activities in the racial field increased. The field was instructed

to submit separate quarterly reports containing all attempts by any

communist group to influence the racial movement under the code

word "CIRM."

EX-103°

REC34 100-442524-3764

This communist intluence has

been decreasing and in the

first quarter of 1973 only 16 offices submitted reports in this

matter, the other offices submitting letters as no pertinent infor-

mation was developed. In line with our continuing efforts to relieve

the field of unnecessary reporting requirements in order to make more

'time available for investigation and informant development, a change

Enclosure

100-442529

CEG: fb<1 258

18 JUN 26 1973

CONTINUED - OVER at wan

5-99a

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*,

Memorandum G. C. Moore to Mr. E. S. Miller

RE:

COMMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL MATTERS

100-442529

is warranted to return the reporting of information in

captioned matter to the report submitted on the organization

attempting to influence the racial movement.

No changes in the Manual of Instructions are

necessary.

ACTION:

That the attached letter be sent to the field in

line with the above.

CElE

EMi

..

2

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1

X mi

Mi

2.

S. Miller

1 -

Mr.

Ro

j. Baker

1 -

Mc.

N.

F. Callahan

Mx.

W.

V. Cleveland

1 - Mx.

I.

W. Conrad

1 - Mr. R. L. Gebhardt

SAC, Albany

6/21/73

1 - Mr.

T.

Acting Director, FBI (100-442529)

1

J. Jenkins

- Mr.

W. Marshall

- Mr. W. G. Campbell

1 - Mr.

F. D. Thompson

COMMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL MATTERS (CIRM)1 • Mr. O. E. Jacooson

INTERNAL SECURITY - COMMUNIST

1 - Mr. R. D. Cotter

1 - Mr.

R.

Shackelford

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore 1 - Mr. Glas

Effective immediately, quarterly reports in

captioned case are discontinued. This subject matter is

to be reported in your reports on the subversive organiza-

tions attempting to exert such influence. The activities

of the Communist Party, USA to influence racial matters

are to be reported in a section of the Cormunist Party, USA

reports which section will bear the caption "Influence

in

Racial Matters."

The Bureau file for which this section

is to

be designated will continue to be 100-442529.

Activities by other groups attempting to influence racial

matters are to be submitted in the reports on these

organizations, such as the Socialist Workers Party, in

the same way as the other activities of the groups are

reported.

Ex-102

REQ R3

This change in reporting procedures is not to

be constried as decreasing the importance of information

In captioned matter. All offices should continue to

target sources and develop to the fullest any information

that subversive organizations are attempting to exerJUN 25 1973

influence in racial matters.

I SONEN 1S

2 • All Offices

Mr. Felt

Xr. Baker

i Mir. Callahan -

MIr. Cleveland

(134)

Sir. Conrad

Mr. Gebharde -

Mr. Jenkins

NOTE:

Jr. Marshall

Mr. Miller, E.S. -

Mr. Soyars _

Mr. Thompson -

Mr. Walters.

Tele. Room

Mr. Baise -

Mr. Bames

Mir. Bowers

Mir. Herington —

Mr. Conmy -

Sr. Sintz.

Mr. Eardloy

Kitatus

NI 18262 DoMA:52589648

Page EgTYPE UNIT L

EM

See memorandum G. C. Moore to Mr. E. S. Milier

dated 6/19/73, captioned as above and prepared by CEG: fb.

MAILED Z

JUN 251973

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•."

SSC request 8/20/75, Part III, Items

8-11

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INSERT

FOR

MEMO

Response to request for FBI materials set forth in letter from

John I. Elift, Director Domestic Intelligence lask force,

Senate

select Committee to Michael E. Shaheen Jr., Special

Counsel for Intelligence Coordination, Office of the Deputy

Attorney General, U. S. Department of

Justice, CATED & 120179,

Letter of 8/20/75, Part III, for delivery by 8/29/75:

Questions eight through eleven are interrelated and pertain to

dare area ate theodol oleven pated he attacho F5z4а

documents, which are believed responsive to your inquiry.

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ORIONAL PUM NO, 10

3010-108

HAY IPD2 IDITION

GSA GEN.

RIG, NO, 27

UNITED STATES

ERNMENT

• Memorandum

'TO

w. C. sulligan,

FROM

Mr. I. J. Baumgardner fa

SUBJECT:

INTERNAL SECURITY SECTION

COMESTIC INTELLIGENCE DIVISION

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER

DATE: May 20, 1964

I-Mr. Belmont

I-Mr. Mohr

I-Mr. Callahan

1-Ux. Sullivan

I-Ix . Baumgardner

Toisen

Belmont

Molir .

Casper

Callchan

Contad

DeLoach.

Evans

Gale

Roser.

Sullivan

Tavel -

Trotter _

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gandy

I propose, in view of the heavy workload caused by our

Baufin

investigation of the connunist influence into the racial movement

and the importance of this problem

to the Bureau, to assign two

supervisors exclusively to the handling of our investigations into

these matters.

To accomplish this, it will be necessary to realign

some of our other work and for a temporary period to have one

additional Special Agent supervisor assigned to the Internal Security

Section.

BACKGROUND:

sack

About three months prior to the March on Hashington

(8-28-63), we intensified our investigation concerning the communist

influence

into the racial movement in order to develop as completely

as

possible all information concerning connunist exploitaiion and

penetration into the racial picture.

The coverage ve are affording

this matter today concerns not only

Communist Party,

USA (CrUSA), but also the collateral etiorts of the

USA (CPUSA) E

Party to penetrate noncommunist racial groups such as the Southeri

Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), Congress of Racial Equality

(CORE), Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNICK) and the

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP),

to name a few.

The concentrated effort of the field has produced a heavy

volume of mail. When this mail reaches the Bureau, it is essential

that it be carefully analyzed in order that the over-all picture oi

what the Party

is doing in the racial movement can be accurately

projected. this is a time-consuming task which requires. the close

attention of experienced and knowledgeable personnel.

X3803

Every indicator points to the fact that racial dis

The Party's activity in its efforts to gain control of the racial

Party leaders see a golden opportunity and have emphasized that

66-1885-S;

«".

17.17

FJB:Skv

(6)

SUN:

30. at

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Memorandum to W. C. Sullivan

RE: INTERNAL SECURITY SECTION

DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE DIVISION

66-1885-S

Party members must take an active part in what they call this

"revolutionary movement."

This means more work in the field and

a greater volume of information coming into the Internal Security

Section. It would be a bad mistake not to have adequate manpower

assigned to analyze, evaluate, correlate and disseminate this

information at the Seat of Government.

IMPORTANCE OF THE CASE:

The Bureau is on record to the effect there is conmunist

penetration into the racial movement. Martin Luther King, head of

the SCIC, has challenged the Bureau on this point.

Both sides in

the controversy over the current Civil Rights Bill which is pending

in the Senate may well ask the Bureau

before the summer is over ior

Intormation concerning communist penetration into the racial move-

It may become necessary for the Bureau to make some response.

If this does occur, it will be absolutely essential for us not only

to have ,all. the information avzilable but

have it in such

that a proper presentation of the

Iacts can be readily made.

is fundamental inasmuch as the whole subject of civil rights is the

primary domestic issue on the political front today.

EXCLUSIVE ASSIGNMENT OF SUPERVISORS:

If you agree, two supervisors will be assigned exclusively

'to the over-all problem of communist penetration into the racial

movement.

Supervisor Seymor F. Phillips will be detached from the

CPUSA Unit and Supervisor Theodore PRosack will be detached from

the Communist Front Unit and assigned as a team to these important

investigations. Supervisor Phillips has handled almost from its

inception the case entitled "CPUSA, Negro Question,

Communist

InTluence in Racial Matters, Internal Security - C." Supervisor

Rosack has been supervising

the investigations of communist pene

tration into racial groups, some of the more important of which are

SCLC, CORE, SNICK and NAACP. Rosack will take with him a total of

91 cases involving communist penetration into the racial groups.

It is believed that these two experienced men can handle

the supervision of our investigations of communist activity in

racial groups. They cannot do it alone at such times as we may be

called upon to prepare special studies, working papers and briefs.

During such periods, I will give these

two men such assistance as

they may need.

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Memorandum to W. C. Sullivan

RE: INK ANAL SECURITY SECTION

DOLESTIC INTELLIGENCE DIVISION

66-1885-5

NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SUPERVISOR:

Supervisor Phillips will leave

cases which he is

currently supervising in the CPUSA Unit.™

^The three remaining men

in this Unit cannot absorb these 69 cases.

This Unit is already

heavily assigned and a number of the

vised by this Unit, such (see below) investigations being super-

the communist youth

groups and the appearance of communist leaders on college campuses,

require exacting and time-consuning attention.

Supervisor Rosack

will leave 84 cases in the Communist Iront Unit, and that Unit

with its two remaining supervisors will not be able to assimilate

these 84 cases.

There will be a total or 153 cases leit unassigned.

Although one supervisor cannot handle all 153 cases, we will be

able to assimilate these 153 cases, with some adjustments, with the

addition of one supervisor to the Section.

It is not possible to absorb these cases in other Units

of the Section with our current complement.

In support of this

statement, I would like to point out that in January, 1963, we had

a supervisors assigned to the Section and were carrying a

load of

2,928 cases.

We currently have 19

supervisors assigned to the

Section and

are carrying a load of 3,293 cases. This is an increase

'365 cases and a decrease of..?

three supervisors. We have had

delinquency in the Section since January, 1964. We have not been

able to erase this delinquency although we

have made a determined

effort to do so and our voluntary overtime has been considerably in

excess of two hours per man per day.'"."

We cannot foresee at this time for how long a period of

time it will be necessary for us to have two supervisors assigned

exclusively to the communist penetration into the racial movement

cases; therefore, I suggest we have an additional supervisor

assigned to the section on a temporary basis. It might be possible

to get a man from the Washington

Field Office who has had previous

experience as a supervisor in security work at the Seat of Govern-

ment.

It is contemplated that as soon as we can safely do so

Supervisors Phillips and Rosack will be sent back to their respective

Units and at that time the supervisor from Washington Field Office

will be sent back to his office.

* Excised as a peculiarly sensitive foreign intelligence

operation.

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Memorandum to W. C. Sullivan

RE: INTERNAL SECURITY SECTION

DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE DIVISION

66-1885-S

ACTION:

(1) If you approve, we will remove Supervisors Phillips

and Rosack ir I their present

Units and assign them exclusively to

supervision of communist penetration into the racial movement cases.

(4) It you agree, one additional supervisor should be

assigned to the Internal Security Section on a temporary basis.

It is recimmended luis monosanium ve forraided to the administrativa

Division for appropriate attention.

ADDENDUM (5/21/64) WCS: CSH -

A check has been made of this Division to determine whether the

manpower necessary to accomplish what has been recommended is available

here.

The check revealed it is not available.

During the past seven

months this Division has been carrying a tremendous workload, and we are

not in a position to do what is suggested here without getting a man

from the outside.

W. C.

strivan

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ADDENDUM BY INSPECTION DIVISION

"ESM: bhg

6/4/64

The Internal Security Section, Domestic Intelligence Division (DID), has

requested one additional supervisor to be assigned to that Section on a temporary basis

to handle case assignments vacated by two experienced supervisors whom DID desires

to devote full time to directing field efforts, correlating results, and preparing for

dissemination investigative information obtained resulting from strongly implied Com-

munist Party (CP) effo' 's to infiltrate and dominate noncommunist racial groups' efforts

in the Summer of 1964

whip the racial situation to a peak period of disturbances.

Urgency for the FBIt "stay ahead'' of the situation is tied to pending civil rights

legislation and fores able ramifications arising out of the complex political situations

in an election year w. ire civil rights and social disturbances will play a key role in

campaign eiforts and ossibly election results.

The assigning of full-time personnel to the proposed correlation assignments

is considered to be established by recent occurrences not set out by DID in its request

and which tend to validate observations that the CP is eager to capitalize on, and control

if it can, the efforts of racial groups. (1) Demonstration at World's Fair opening, Apri

1964, resulted in a number of arrests and there was a definite indication of communist

participation as well as direction of demonstrations. (2) On 5/18/64 New York State

was the scene of state-wide demonstrations against school segregation. Communists

participated and in other ways were involved. (3) Plans are underway for some form

of small size march on Washington 6/15/64 relative to civil rights legislation presently

being debated in the Senate. Communists are involved in this planned activity. (4)

During the last two weeks St. Augustine, Florida, has been the scene of a number of

racial demonstrations. Martin Luther King, Jr., an individual of extreme importance

to the Bureau from an investigative standpoint has rented a cottage in this area for three

months where it is anticipated he will become involved in long-range plans to demon-

strate in that area. (5) Cambridge, Maryland, for some time the seat of numerous

demonstrations, is of interest because of the influence in these demonstrations of one

of the party's national committee members. (6) There is some indication of a large

civil rights rally to be held in Chicago some time in June, 1964, where communist

influence and participation are expected. (7) Martin Luther King and others have been

recruiting college students from various parts of the country to participate in a mass

voter registration project in the State of Mississippi. The usual communist elements

are expected to be involved. (8) Plans are already underway for some racial activity

to take piace in commemoration of the 8/28/63 march on Washington and information

has been received indicating a nationwide work stoppage will be made. The above are

a sampling of the CP's interest in the race movement.

The above are among the considerations which the two agents assigned to

the special program would have to follow, correlate and disseminate, if necessary.

In addition to following and analyzing the flow of information already coming from the

field, in anticipation of the need to more clearly definethe extent of CP influence in

the racial movement, DID recently issued instructions to the field to direct the field's

attention to this area of thinking and contemplates additional follow-up instructions in

the near future.

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The two Agents designated to hindle the special assignment have substantial

case loads at this time and would contint to handle some of the same cases they are

now supervising because of their pertine.ce to the proposed assignment; however, as

of 6/2/64, 78 cases of one supervisor and 69 (total 147) of the other would have to be

reassigned to other supervisors in the Internal Security Section for handling if the two

Agents were assigned full time to the proposed project. Recent figures (5/20/64)

indicate the Internal Security Section had 19 Special Agents assigned to supervise 3293

cases. As of January, 1964, this section had 2928 cases and 22 supervisors or an

increase of 365 cases : 1d a decrease of 3 supervisors. The overtime of the Internal

Security Section has k en consistent with the Division's overtime for two months and

above the Division's pertime three of the last five months for which figures are avail-

able. In all instance,, the overtime has been substantially above two hours.

In

addition, since 1/2/ 1, the Internal Security Section has had a total of 279 items or an

average of 12. 6 item.

per week delinquent which it estimates would take approximately

19 additional hours per week to clear, implying that the present staff is not excessive.

CONCLUSIONS

The Internal Security Section of DID in recognition of the need

for concentrated attention being given to the strongly implied CP

interest in the racial situation has proposed assigning on a temporary basis two of its

experienced supervisors to the direction and correlation of a program designed to give

closer scritiny to developments arising out of communist interest in racial groups.

To accomplish this, that Section has requested the assignment of one Agent supervisor

who will handle à portion uf aupiusimately 147 cases nün supervised ly inú Agenio •

and would be left unassigned after the assignments of the two men to the special project

Surplus assignments over and above those which one Agent could handle would be parce:

out among other supervisors in the Section. The implied necessity for the next few

months of special attention being given to CP interests in and ambitions to control the

race picture is recognizable to the Inspection Division and other data obtained in survey

ing the DID request for one man on a temporary basis appears to be supported by case

load, overtime, delinquency, and the nature of the cases supervised. The placement

of a Washington Field Office Agent in this assignment as suggested by DID would, of

courses that this neing cos ice ratied son eastiet to this writee present mection Di

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That one Special Agent be assigned to the Internal Security

Section, Domestic Intelligence Division, on temporary

basis. If approved,

should be handled by Mr. Mohr's Office.

2. That this situation be re-evaluated 10/1/64 in view of the

request for temporary assistance. The above date is compatible with Domestic

Intelligence Division and should allow sufficient time for an accurate assessment

of the validity of the program involved. If approved, Domestic Intelligence Division

should submit memorandum 10/1/64 evaluating program and making appropriate

recommendations regarding assignment or reassignment of temporary supervisor.

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TO

OR:IONAl FunM NO, 10

-010 Co

MAY 1902 EDITION

GSA GEN.

REG. NO, 27

• "UNITED STATES G

• ERNMENT

Memorandum

the W. Co SulLie

FROM : Mr. F. J. Baumgardner

gtj12

SUBJECT:

INTERNAL SECURITY SECTION

COMESTIC INTELLIGENCE DIVISION

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER

DATE: May 20, 1964

I-Mr. Belmont

1-Mr. Mohr

I-Mr Callahan

1-Mr Sullivan

1-Mr. Baumgardner

Tolson

Belmont

Mohr

Casper

Callahan

Conrad

DeLoach

Fvans

Gale .

Rosen

Sullivan .

Tavel

Trotter

Tele. Room

Holmes

Gandy

-

I propose, in view of the heavy workload caused by our

investigation of the communist influence into the racial movement:

and the importance of this problem to the Bureau, to assign two

supervisors exclusively to the handling of our investigations intó

these matters.

To accomplish this, it will be necessary to realign

some of our other work and for a temporary period to have one

additional Special Agent supervisor assigned to the Internal Security

Section.

BACKGROUND:

About three months prior to the March on Washington

(8-28-63), we intensified our investigation concerning the communist

influence into the racial movement in order to develop as completely

as possible all information concerning communist exploitation and

penetration into the racial picture. The coverage we are affording

this matter today concerns not only the specific activity of the

Communist Party, USA (CPUSA), but also the collateral efiorts of the

Party to penetrate noncommunist racial groups such as the Southern

Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), Congress of Racial Equality

(CORE), Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNICK) and the

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP),

to name a few.

The concentrated effort of the field has produced a heavy

volume of mail.

When this mail reaches the Bureau, it is essential

that it be carefully analyzed in order that the over-all picture oi

what the Party

"Is"doing in the racial movement can be accurately

projected.

This is a time-consuming task which requires the close

attention of experienced and knowledgeable personnel.

JUM

XEROX

Every indicator points to the fact that racial dis

Lourbances will probably reach their peak during the coming summer.

The Party's activity in its efforts tò gain control of the racial

movement will also reach a corresponding high peak this summer.

Party leaders see a golden

opportunity

and have emphasized that

1 in

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FJB :Sky

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DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE DIVISION

66-1885-S

Party members must take an active part in what they call this

"revolutionary movement."

This means more work in the field and

Setter would team once not to have tequate secures

It would be

assigned to analyze, evaluate,..correlate and disseminate this

' information at the Seat of Government.

IMPORTANCE OF THE CASE:

The Bureau is on record to the effect there is communist

penetration into the racial movement. Martin Luther King, head of

the SCIC, has challenged the Bureau on this point. Both sides in

the controversy over the current Civil Rights Bill which is pending

in the senate may well ask the Bureau before the summer is over for

Information concerning communist penetration into the racial move-

ment.

It may become necessary for the Bureau to make some response.

If this does occur, it will be absolutely essential for us not only

to have all the intormation available but to have it in such

h form

that a proper presentation of the facts can be readily_ made.

This

is fundamental inasmuch as the whole subject of civil rights is the

primary domestic issue on the political front today.

EXCLUSIVE ASSIGNMENT OF SUPERVISORS:

If you agree, two supervisors will be assigned exclusively

to the over-all problem of communist penetration into the racial

movement. Supervisor Seymor TA Phillips will be detached from the

CrUsA Unit and Supervisor Theodore PRosack will be detached from

the communist front Unit and assigned as a team to these important

investigations.

Supervisor Phillips has handled almost from its

inception the case entitled "CPUSA, Negro Question,

Communist

Iniluence in Racial Matters, Internal Security - C." Supervisor

Rosack has been supervising the investigations of communist pene

tration into racial groups, some of the more important of which are

SCLC, CORE, SNICK and NAACP: Rosack will take with him a total of

91 cases involving communist penetration into the racial groups.

It is believed that these two experienced men can handle

the

supervision of our investigations of communist activity in

racial groups. They cannot do it alone at such times as we may be

working papers and briefs.

called upon to prepare special studies, two men such assistance as

During such periods, I will give these

they may need.

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66-1885-S

NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SUPERVISOR:

currently Supervison the cou Lee the ten in men

in this Unit cannot absorb these 69 cases. This Unit is already

heavily assigned and a number of the investigations being super-

vised by this Unit, such as the Solo case, the communist youth

groups and the appearance of communist leaders on college campuses,

require exacting and time-consuming attention.

Supervisor Rosack

will leave 84 cases in the Communist Iront Unit, and that Unit

with its two remaining supervisors will not be able to assimilate

these 84 cases. There will be a total of 153 cases left unassigned.

Although one supervisor cannot handle all 153 cases, we will be

able to assimilate these 153 cases, with some adjustments, with the

addition of one supervisor to the Section.

It is not possible to absorb these cases in other Units

of the Section with our current complement. In support of this

Statement, would like to point out that in January, 1963, we had

22 supervisors assigned to the Section and were carrying a

load of

2,928 cases.

We currently have 19 supervisors assigned to the

Section and

_are carrying a load of 3,293 cases. This is an increase

365 cases and a decrease of

delinquency in the Section since January, 1964.

three supervisors... We have had a

We have not been

able to erase this delinquency although we have made a determined

effort to do so and our voluntary overtime has been considerably in

excess of two hours per man per day..".

We cannot foresee at this time for how long a period of

time it will be necessary for us to have two supervisors assigned

exclusively to the communist penetration into the racial movement

cases; theretore, I suggest ve have an additional supervisor

assigned to the section on a temporart basis. It might be possible

to get a man from the Washington Field.Office who has had previous

experience as a supervisor in security work at the Seat of Govern-

ment.

It is contemplated that as soon as we can safely do so

Supervisors Phillips and Rosack will be sent back to their respective

Units and at that time the supervisor from Washington Field Office

will be sent back to his office.

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Memorandum to W. C. Sullivan

RE: INTERNAL SECURITY SECTION

DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE DIVISION

66-1885-S

ACTION:

(1) If you approve, we will remove Supervisors Phillips

and Rosack from their present

Units and assign them exclusively to

supervision of communist penetration into the racial movement cases.

(2) II you agree, one additional supervisor should be

assigned to the Internal Security Section on a temporary basis.

It is recommended this memorandum be forwarded to the Administrative

Division for appropriate attention.

W.C

ADDENDUM (5/21/64) VICS: CSH -

A check has been made of this Division to determine whether the

manpower necessary to accomplish what has been recommended is available

here.

The check revealed it is not available. During the past seven

months this Division has been carrying a tremendous workload, and we are

not in a position to do what is suggested here without geting a man

from the outside.

M.C,

SulLivan

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ADDENDUM BY INSPECTION DIVISION

ESM:bhg

6/4/64

The Internal Security Section, Domestic Intelligence Division (DID), has

requested one additional supervisor to be assigned to that Section on a temporary basis

to handle case assignments vacated by two experienced supervisors whom DID desires

to devote full time to directing field efforts, correlating results, and preparing for

dissemination investigative information obtained resulting from strongly implied Com-

munist Party (CP) efforts to infiltrate and dominate noncommunist racial groups' efforts

in the Summer of 1964 to whip the racial situation to a peak period of disturbances.

Urgency for the FBI to "stay ahead of the situation is tied to pending civil rights

legislation and foreseeable ramifications arising out of the complex political situations

in an election year where civil rights and social disturbances will play a key role in

campaign efforts and possibly election results.

The assigning of full-time personnel to the proposed correlation assignments

is considered to be established by recent occurrences not set out by DID in its request

and which tend to validate observations that the CP is eager to capitalize on, and control

if it can, the efforts of racial groups. (1) Demonstration at World's Fair opening, April,

1964, resulted in a number of arrests and there was a definite indication of communist.

participation as well as direction of demonstrations. (2) On 5/18/64 New York State

was the scene of state-wide demonstrations against school segregation. Communists

participated and in other ways were involved. (3) Plans are underway for some form

of small size march on Washington 6/15/64 relative to civil rights legislation presently

being debated in the Senate. Communists are involved in this planned activity. (4)

During the last two weeks St. Augustine, Florida, has been the scene of a number of

racial demonstrations. Martin Luther King, Jr., an individual of extreme importance

to the Bureau from an investigative standpoint has rented a cottage in this area for three

months where it is anticipated he will become involved in long-range plans to demon-

strate in that area. (5) Cambridge, Maryland, for some time the seat of numerous

demonstrations, is of interest because of the influence in these demonstrations of one

of the party's national committee members.

(6) There is some indication of a large

civil rights rally to be held in Chicago some time in June, 1964, Where communist

influence and participation are expected. (7) Martin Luther King and others have been

recruiting college students from various parts of the country to participate in a mass

voter registration project in the State of Mississippi. The usual communist elements

are expected to be involved. (8) Plans are already underway for some racial activity

to take place in commemoration of the 8/28/63 march on Washington and information

has been received indicating a nationwide work stoppage will be made. The above are

a sampling of the CP's interest in the race movement.

The above are among the considerations which the two agents assigned to

the special program would have to follow, correlate and disseminate, if necessary.

In addition to following and analyzing the flow of information already coming from the

field, in anticipation of the need to more clearly definethe extent of CP influence in

the racial movement, DID recently issued instructions to the field to direct the field's

attention to this area of thinking and contemplates additional follow-up instructions in

the near future.

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The two Agents designated to handle the special assignment have substantial

case loads at this time and would continue to handle some of the same cases they are

now supervising because of their pertinence to the proposed assignment; however, as

of 6/2/64, 78 cases of one supervisor and 69 (total 147) of the other would have to be

reassigned to other supervisors in the Internal Security Section for handling if the two

Agents were assigned full time to the proposed project. Recent figures (5/20/64)

indicate the Internal Security Section had 19 Special Agents assigned to supervise 3293

cases. As of January, 1964, this section had 2928 cases and 22 supervisors or an

increase of 365 cases and a decrease of 3 supervisors. The overtime of the Internal

Security Section has been consistent with the Division's overtime for two months and

above the Division's overtime three of the last five months for which figures are avail-

able. In all instances, the overtime has been substantially above two hours.

addition, since 1/2/64, the Internal Security Section has had a total of 279 items or an

average of 12. 6 items per week delinquent which it estimates would take approximately

19 additional hours per week to clear, implying that the present staff is not excessive.

CONCLUSIONS

The Internal Security Section of DID in recognition of the need

for concentrated attention being given to the strongly implied CP

interest in the racial situation has proposed assigning on a temporary basis two of its

experienced supervisors to the direction and correlation of a program designed to give

closer scrutiny to developments arising out of communist interest in racial groups.

To accomplish this, that Section has requested the assignment of one Agent supervisor

who will handle a portion of approximately 147 cases now supervised by two Agents

and would be left unassigned after the assignments of the two men to the special project.

Surplus assignments over and above those which one Agent could handle would be parcell:

out among other supervisors in the Section. The implied necessity for the next few

months of special attention being given to CP interests in and ambitions to control the

race picture is recognizable to the Inspection Division and other data obtained in surves

ing the DID request for one man on a temporary basis appears to be supported by case

load, overtime, delinquency, and the nature of the cases supervised. The placement

of a Washington Field Office Agent in this assignment as suggested by DID would, of

agrees that this need Cannot

that this setting cooside rations ot pestet ton bial the present time.

The Inspection Div.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That one Special Agent be assigned to the Internal Security

section, Domestic Intelligence Division, on temporary

basis. It approved, should be handled by Mr. Mohr's Office.

2. That this situation be re-evaluated 10/1/64 in view of the

request for temporary assistance. The above date is compatible with Domestic

Intelligence Division and should allow sufficient time for an accurate assessment

of the validity of the program involved. If approved, Domestic Intelligence Division

should submit memorandum 10/1/64 evaluating program and making appropriate

recommendations regarding assignment or reassignment of temporary supervisor.

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

5010-106

"HU,Y 1962 EDITION

GSA GEN. REG, NO, 27

UNITED STATES G. • ERNMENT

Memor indum

Mr. W. C. Sullivan

DATE: October 1, 1964

1 - Mr. Belmont

FROM

:

Hr .

•. Baumgardner

-

1

MT. hohr

1

Mr. Callahan

Mr.

SUB'

Ст*

INTERNAL SECURITY SECTION

DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE DIVISION

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER

I

= Mr.

Sullivan

Tolson

Belmont

Mohr

Casper

Callahan

Conrad

DeL.oach

Evans -

Gale

Rosen

Sullivan

Tavel

Trotter

Tele: Room

Holmes -

Gandy.-

SALE

Baumgardner

1 - HI.

Kleinkauf

1 - Hx. Phillips

SYNOPSIS •

кто

FIVE

In June, 1964, a new special desk was

created in the Internal

Security Section, Domestic Intelligence Division; as a result of my.

memorandum to you '5/20/64, to concentrate on the

investigation into

the communist influence in racial matters. This investigation was to

be handled by two Supervisors, one being separated from the Communist

Party Unit and one from the Communist Front Unit. To assimilate the

other work being left by those Supervisors; it was necessary to obtain

an additional Supervisor.

This matter was

looked into by the Inspection

Division which recommended, and it was approved, that an additional

James F. Martin, Do assiguca sn i tempor==y

basis, with the thought that as soon as we could safely do so, the two

Supervisors would be sent back to their respective Units. The neces-

Sity for our intensification of the investigation of communist inIluence

11 racial matters has not abated, but has increased. There is no sign'

The Communist front Unit, where the temporary supervisor Is

has also shown an increase in its case load. The "temporary"

nature of the situation is now believed to be "permanent."

OBSERVATIONS:

The necessity for the temporary Supervisor whom we obtained

1964; is more than ever present. Our work load in the

I ex munts influence in racial matters which generated the necessity

for a temporary Supervisor has been steadily increasing, with no sign

of a letup; the work in the Communist Front Unit where the temporary

Supervisor

has been assigned has also increased. The "temporary"

satura of the situation is sow hezioved to be "permanent 15156) / 990

RECOMMENDATION:

REC 4

That the one Spect Agent, James F. Martin,

to the Internal security Section, Domestic Intelligence Division, on a i

temporary basis, be considered as permanently assigned.

.ARE? XEROE

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EUB:InJ

CONTINUED - OVER

690CT231954L

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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER

66-1885-5

DETAILS

Background

My memorandum to you 5/20/64 pointed out the increasing work

Oad growing out of our investigation of the communist influence into

the racial movement and the importance of this problem to the Bureau..

It was recommended, and approved, that two Supervisors be separated

frow their current assignments; one in the Communist Party Unit and

the other in the Communist Front Unit, and that they be attached to a

newly created special Desk to concentrate on the investigation into

the communist influence in racial matters.

To assimilate the other

work being left by these two Supervisors it gas necessary to obtain

visor he assigned on a temporary basis with the thought that as soon as

nist inîluence in racial matters would be sent back to their respective

Units, This matter was looked into by the Inspection Division, which

recarmended, and it was approved, that an additional Supervisor be.

assigned on

a temporary basis.

LE was aiso rectunenuei duu approved

that this situation be re-evaluated 10/1/64 and a nemorandum submitted

by the Domestic Intelligence Division regarding the temporary Super-

visor. The temporary Supervisor wio has been serving is Special Agent

Janes Io liartin, assigned to the Comuist Front Unit.

Current Situation

The necessity for our intensification of investigation oi the

communist influence in racial matters has not abated; rather, it has

Increased. We have been handling a high volume of priority work in

this area dealing with such major projects as the racial disorders and

demonstrations in New York City and the Mississippt Summer Project

(MSP) •

There have also been racial disturbances in Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania; Rochester, New fork; and New Jersey, all requiring

Investigative effort relative to possible subversive influences.

The MSP work was originally handled in the Comnist lufluence in

Racial Matters (CIRM) Unit only as respects subversive ramifications.

However, with the transfer of certain of the Civil Rights Section work

from the General Investigative Division to the Domestic Intelligence

Division, we now have absorbed all aspects of the MSp in the CIRIl Unit.

This is presently taking the full time of one Supervisor, in addition

to a full-time clerical employee.

that thereas we originally started this special Unit with two Super

Tisors, we now have three. When the new Unit nas created, there were

assigned to it approximately 120 cases.

As of 10/1/64, this figure

has increased to 134 cases.

All indicators point to a contimed heavy

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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER

66-1885-S

work load relative to the communist influence in racial matters. This

has become a big factor relative to the forthcoming national elections

and, in addition, there are definite indications that the MSP will be

a continuing thing.

There have also been some indications that activ-

ities such as the MSP will extend into other states.

In addition,

under date of 8/28/64, a letter was submitted to all offices instruct-

ing a broadening of our investigation into the communist influence in

racial matters and the setting up of a new and more intensified report-

ing procedure. Due 11/1/64 are comprehensive investigative reports

from all field offices which will provide centralized reporting on this

matter.

The Conmunist Front Unit, which is where the temporary Super-

visor is assigned, has also shown an increase in its case load. As of

10/1/64 the Communist Front Unit had 392 pending investigations as Com-.

pared to S75 pending investications as of 7/1/64. The recent Supreme

Court decisions favorable to the Party undes Farious facets of the

Internal Security Act of 1950 have breathed new life into the Party.

The Party is now taking bolder steps to carry on its work in mass

organizations, as well as creating new front organizations.

One case

in point is that dealing with the W. E. B. DuBois Clubs of America,

Inc., the new national Party youth organization. The formation of

this youth group was finalized at a National Convention in June, 1964,

which was held in San

Francisco, California, and was attended by

approximately 450 youths.

Since that time several affiliates of this

group have come into existence.

One of the plans for action decided

upon by the group was to have affiliates of the group formed on college

campuses throughout the United States; therefore, it can be expected

that in the immediate future after these various youths have returned

to their college campuses, they will form such campus groups. This

will represent not only an increase in case load, but will also

increase the work of the field in penetrating and following the

activities of such groups.

This will call for close supervision of

these groups due to the nature of the make-up of the clubs and the

fact that they are located on college campuses in order to avoid any

embarrassment to the Bureau. It is also anticipated that with the

advent of the fall and winter seasons, the Party will step up its

activities in attempting to penetrate

legitimate mass organizations

and in establishing new front groups to carry on the Party's work on.

issues in which the Party will have an interest.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVEETTGATION

Room 5525

-, 1964

Telephone 333

Director

Mr.

Folson

Belmont

Mony

Mr.

Callahan

Mr. Casper

- Mr. Conrad

Mr. Deloach

MI. Eve

Mr san

Rosen

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Mr. Trotter

Miss Candy

Miss Folmes

Mr. Hyde

MT. M. A. Jones

Mr. Morrell

Mrs. Skillman

_Reading Room.

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Movement Unit

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FROM

SUBJECT:

COTIONAL FOLM NO. 10

3010-106

MAY 1962 EDITION

651 05 150. "

UNITED STATES Gl

ERNMENT

Memorandum

: Mr. W. C. Sullivan

DATE:

12-3-65

: Mr. F. J. Baumgardner

Tolson

Belmont

Mohr —

DeLrach

P: iper

‹Conrad

Felt.

Gale

Rosen

Tave

Trotter

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gandy

SUPERVISOR RICHARD F

BATES

GS-14-

EOD 1-22-51

INTERNAL SECURITY SECTION

DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE DIVISION

(DESIGNATION AS SUPERVISOR IN CHARGE

COMMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL MATTERS UNIT

INTERNAL SECURITY SECTION)

- Mr. Belmont

1

-

Mr. Mohr

1 - Administrative

Division

1 - Mx. Sullivan !:

-1 - Mr. Baumgardner

Gar

wals

sphetts

The position of Supervisor in Charge of the Communist

Influence in Racial Matters Unit in the Internal Security

Section has been made vacant by virtue of the transfer of

Supervisor Seymor F. Phillips, who was

Supervisor in Charge

of this Unit.

This is to recommend that this position be

filled by supcrvisor Richard F.

Rates:

Special Agent Bates entered on duty with the Bureau

as a Special Agent on 1-22-51 and 'is currently in grade GS-14:

He has been assigned to the Internal Security Section since

6-1-64.

He has been assigned to the Communist Influence in

Racial

Matters Unit since June, 1965. He is completely familiar

with all aspects of the Bureau's investigations as they relate

to security matters.

Special Agent Bates has demonstrated that he possesses

the necessary administrative ability and the knowledge of

Bureau policy and procedure to function properly in the position

of Supervisor in Charge.

His weight is well within the desirable

limits, and he is available for assignment anywhere his services

may be

needed.

REC-143

455554-42

RECOMMENDATION:

In view of his over-all qualifications it is recom

mended that Special Agent Richard F. Bates be designatea as

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CONTINUED - OVER

See addendum, page 2.

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Memorandum to Mr. Sullivan

Re: SUPERVISOR RICHARD F. BATES

Supervisor in Charge of the Communist Influence in Racial

Matters Unit in the Internal Security Section to replace

Supervisor Seymor F. Phillips, who has been transferred to

the Research-Satellite Section in the Domestic Intelligence

Division.

If you approve, this memorandum should be forwarded

to the Administrative Division for appropriate attention.

ADDENDUM: (EWW:ers 12/7/65)

--

A review of the personnel file of SA Richard F. Bates reveals no reason

why he should not be approved as Supervisor in Charge of the Communist

Influence in Racial Matters Unit of Internal Security Section, as recommended

by Domestic Intelligence Division. Bates has never been the subject of

disciplinary action more severe than censure. Prior to his transfer to the

Bureau he served as Supervisor of a Security Matter - C squad in the New York

Office for three years. He appears to be completely knowledgeable as to all

aspects of the Bureau's investigations of security matters, rated excellent

on the last annual performance rating. Weight and overtime satisfactory.

Accordingly, it is recommended that Supervisor Richard F. Bates be

approved as Supervisor in Charge of the Communist Influence in Racial Matters

Unit, Internal Security Section, Domestic Intelligence Division.

BRIEF ATTACHED

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

0-106

MAY 1962 EDITION

GSA GEN.

REG. NO. ?7

.. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

Mr. W. C. Sullivan

DATE: 12/2/65

ROM : Mr. R. W. Smith

1 - N. P

.. Callahan

1-

Mr.

Sullivan

1 - Mr. Smith

Tolson -

DeLoach -

Mohi _

Casper -

Callahan -

Conrad -

Felt -

Gale -

Rosen

Sullivan -

T'rotter -

Wick -

Tele. Room -

Holmes -

Gandy —

UBJECT: RESEARCH-SATELLITE SECTION

DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE DIVISION

ORGANIZATIONAL MATTER

Supervisor Seymor F. Phillips reported to the Research-

Satellite Section this date to assume duties as Supervisor-in-

Charge of the Southeast European Unit.

Supervisor Phillips

replaced Supervisor Daniel F

X. Callahan who assumed duties as

Supervisor-in-Charge of the Satellite Unit.

The latter position

These personnel changes do not involve any increase

authorized complement of Research-Satellite Section inasmuch as

Supervisor Robert L. Shackelford has been transferred to the

Internal Security Section.

RECOMMENDATION:

For information.

PAU

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REC-143' T

166356286

/ Personnel file of Seymor E. Phillips

1 - Personnel file of Daniel F.

X. Callahan

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

010-106

MAY 1962 EDITION

OSA GEN. REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

: Mr. W. C. Sullivan

FROM : Mr. F. J. Baumgaraner

SUBJECT: SEYMOR-f.

-PHILLIPS 321-09-2874

GS-14

FOD 10-28-40

INTERNAL SECURITY SECTION

DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE. DIVISION

1po one 2106

Tolson -

Belmont

Mohr -

Del bach

Casper -

Callahan

A Conrad -

Felt -

Gale -

Rosen -

Sullivan .

Tavel -

Trotter .

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gandy -

traveran

of the Communist Influence in Racial Matters Unit in the

Internal Security Section, reported for duty to the Research -

Satellite Section of the Domestic Intelligence Division.

As a replacement for Mr. Phillips, Supervisor

Robert I. Shackelford reported for duty to the Internal

"Security

• Section un 12-2-65:'

Bernont

1 - Mr. Monr

- Administrative Division

1

Mx. Sullivan

- Mx. R. W. Smith

1 - Mr. Baumgardner

1 - 66-1855-S

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SSC request 8/20/75,

Part III, Item 14

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December 23, 1970

1 - Mr. W. C. Sullivan

1 - Mr. J. P. Mohr

REG3 157-8415-3737

- Mr. C. D. Brennan

- Mc. Casper

1 - Mr. Conrad

To:

SAC, Albany

1 - Mc. R. D. Cotter

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore

From:

Director, FBI

1 - Mr. Glass

KEY BLACK EXTREMIST PROGRAN

RACIAL MATTERS

MAILED 21

DEC 93 1970

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During your investigations of black extremist organi..

zations and individuals, you have furnished information 1nd1-

cating that certain individuals are extremely active and most

vocal in their anti-Government statements and their calls for

terrorism and violence.

Although the violence potential in all

black extremists necessitates continued priority attention by

all offices, there are certain individual leaders and activists

who can be considered as Key Black Extremists (KBE) • =

At this time, the Bureau is designating those on

the

attached list as asus.

The term KBE does not require that an

individual aciually hold an official position In an OrganzzatIOn

Sout is to include others of equal importance because of

theix

Sinfluence as black extremists.

An intensified investigation of each person on the

attached list must be immediately instituted with the objective

of developing complete and detailed information on their day-

¡to-day activities and future plans.

Each office must continually

remain alert for additions

to the Kee list.

Submit all reconmen

These cases must be given intensive investigative attention and

close supervision by all offices.

Maintain a high lovel of

• Enclosure

2 - A11

Offices (Triclosure)

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KEY BLACK EXTREMIST PROGRAM

informant coverage on the subjects. All avenues of investi-

gative attention must be explored and necessary recommendations

to the Bureau must be made promptly.

The desirable coverage must include, but not be

limited to, the following investigation. These investigations

must be conducted with initiative and imagination in order that

the desired results are achieved.

Each of these cases will

receive close scrutiny at the Bureau.

(1) A11 KBEs must be included in Priority I of

the Security Index. If not already so included, promptly

submit TD-122.

(2) All KBEs must be included in the Black

Nationalist Photograph Album (BNPA). Promptly submit

photograph and required background on each KBE not

presently in the BNPA and when a subject is designated

a KBE.

(3) All aspects of the finances of a KBE must

be determined. Bank accounts must be monitored.

Safe

deposit boxes, investments, and hidden assets must be

located

and available information regarding them must be

reported.

(4) Continued consideration must be given by

each office to develop means to neutralize the effectiveness

of each KBE. Any counterintelligence proposal must be approved

by the bureau prior to implementation.

KBE to be placed in the National Security File in the

Laboratory. When possible, obtain specimens from public

records, law enforcement agencies, and similar sources.

• Send specimens to the Bureau under separate cover letter

by registered mail for the attention of the FBI Laboratory.

When they are of value

as evidence, so state in the transmittal.

letter and request their return after copies have been made.

Specimens should be sufficient to permit future comparisons by

the Laboratory.

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(6) Particular efforts should be made to obtain records

of and/or reliable witnesses to, Inflammatory statements made

which may subsequently become subject to criminal proceedings.

Promptly record all such information in interview report form.

(7)

Where there appears to be a possible violation

of a statute within the investigative jurisdiction of the

Bureau, the substantive violation character should be included

in subsequent communications and the possible violation

vigorously investigated in accordance with existing instructions.

(8) Particular attention must be paid to travel by

a KBE and every effort made to determine financial arrange-

ments for such travel. If a credit card is used, determine

its validity and the amount being charged to that card on a

continuing basis.

Travel information must be subnitted to

the Bureau and interested offices by appropriate communication

to permit coverage of the KBE. It will be the responsibility

ot the office of origin

• to insure that the activities of the

KBE are covered by auxiliary offices.

(9) The Federal income tax returns of all KBEs must

be checked

annually in accordance with existing instructions.

It no investigative summary report has been submitted

in each case, such a report must be submitted to the Bureau by

2/15/71.

Thereafter, an investigative report should be sub-

mitted at least every 90 days.

Furthermore, appropriate

communications suitable for dissemination should be promptly

submitted in the interim to keep the Bureau fully advised of

the activities of each KBE. The words (Key Black Extremist )

should be included in the character of each communication

submitted except those communications (including reports)

which are prepared for dissemination.

See memorandun G. C. Moore to Ca D. Brennan,

12/22/70, captioned as above, prepared by cIGiel.

dated

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

3010-106

MAY 10,02 EDITION

MOSA GEN, REG. NO. 27

UNITED STATES GOVE

AMENI

Memorandum

PARS

TO

: MR. C. D. BRENNAN

FROM

MR. G. C. MOORELY

SUBJECT;:

KEY BLACK EXTREMIST PROGRAM

RACIAT MATTERS

Mr.

1

Mr.

W.

Sullivan

5.

P.

Mohr

- Mx. C. D. Brennan

I - Mr. Casper

DATE: December 22, 1970

1 - Mr. Conrad

1

- Mr. R. D. Cotter

1

- Mr.

G. C. Moore

1 - Mr. Glass

Tolson -

Sullivan

Bishon

Brenna ep?

Callahon

Casper.

Conrad -

Felt -

Gale -

Rosen -

Tavel -

Walters

Soyars -

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gandy -

To recommend that the attached airtel be sent to all

offices setting up a Key Black Extremist /(KBE) program to intensify

our coverage on certain black extremists.

Because of the violence potential of all black extremists,

we have required that the field give priority attention to the

investigations of all black extremists.

The information submitted

by the field indicates that there is a need for intensified coverage

on a group of black extremists who are either key leaders or

activists and are particularly extreme, agitative, anti-Government,

and vocal in their calls for

terrorism

and violence.

Leaders of

the violence-prone Black Panther Party have indicated that the

"revolution" is entering the beginning phases of actual armed

struggle and our investigations indicate there are certain extremists

more likely to resort to or to order terrorism as a tactic and

therefore require particular attention.

Borne ne a reta arenate

Intensified coverage to

bring to bear the tatal capabit-

ities of the Bureau on investigations öf these individuals is

warranted.

"e should cover every facet of their

and personal lives

current activities,

the eftectiveness of each KBE.

future plans, weaknesses, strensthe finances, travel, utterances;

to neutralizel

and possible violation of federal and local law of these individuals

should receive the closest investigative and supervisory attention

Following the receipt of an investigative summary report,

reports on these individuals should be submitted every 90 days,

with interim letterhead memoranda, in order that our intensified

coverage can be better followed and dissemination made on a timely

basis. About I0 cases are involved in this intensified coverage:

RECOMMENDATION:

PEC-3,

373

Enclosure

-That the attached airtel be sent to each field office.

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MAT TIDZ EDITION

GSA GEN. REG. NO, 28

UNITED STATES (

INMENT

Memorandum

TO

: Mr. E. S. Miller

FROM

g. c. Moorage ADR

SUBJECT/ KEY BLACK EXTREMIST PROGRAM

EXTREMIST MATTERS

• Mr.

A.

Rosen

Mr. E. S. Miller

DATE: 12/23/71

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore

1-

Mr. H. E. Helgeson

Tolson -

Felt -

Rosen _

Miller.

Callahan

Casper -

Conrad -

Dalbey -

Cleveland

Ponder -

Bates —

Tavel -

Walters -

Soyars.

Tele. Roon.

Holmes -

Gandy.

Purpose of this memorandum is to justify continuation

of Key Black Extremist (KBE) program.

This program initiated 12/23/70 to intensify investigative

coverage of selected black extremists throughout the United States

who are extremely active and pose greatest potential for revolu-

tionary activities.

Objective of program is to develop complete detailed

information on day-to-day activities and future plans of these

individuals. Initial investigative summary report is required

followed by investigative report every 90 days..

All KBE individuals are included in Category I of the

•ADEX. A biographical sketch with photograph is included for every

individual in the Extremist Photograph Album. All aspects of their

finances are determined. Their handwriting specimens are secured

and placed in National Security File in the Laboratory Division.

Their fingerprints are included in Black Extremist Section of the

Single Fingerprint File in the Identification Division. Particular

attention is paid to their travel. Possible criminal violations

are vigorously pursued. Emphasis is placed on obtaining record

of their inflammatory statements.

High, level of informant coverage

on each individual is required

and a 04.

157.-

Ninety individuals were initially designated as KBEs.

During the past year, a number of individuals have been added and

deleted from the list and currently 89 black extremists are

designated as KBEs.

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CONTINUED - OVER

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Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

Re: Key Black Extremist Program

Inasmuch as KBE individuals are of the type who would be

subject to maximum investigative attention and close supervision,

the administration and supervision of this program entails only a

minimum amount of time above that which would normally be

expended on these cases.

The continuing revolutionary activities of the individuals

designated as KBEs warrant the close investigative and supervisory

attention required by the KBE program. This program will be

reevaluated in December, 1972.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the KBE program be continued.

Ell

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airtel

To: SAC, Albany

ST-115

REC-5

From: ?.:

Acting Director, 851/57-8045-4172.

1188/73

iding Associate Diracio:

1 - E. S. Miller.

KEY EXTREMIST PROGRAM

1 - G. C. Moore

EXTREMIST MATTERS

1 - A. B. Fulton

ReBuairtel to Albany 12/23/70 entitled "Key Black Extremist

Program, Racial Matters."

The Key Black Extremist (KBE) program is being revised into

a Key Extremist (KE) program, which will encompass the activities of

all extremist matters subjects, black, white-hate Klan-type, and

American Indian, who warrant intensive investigative attention.

Qualifications

for designation as a KE and investigative requirements

thereafter remain consistent with those set forth in referenced airtel

with the added necessity that the fingerprints of each KE be included

in the appropriate section of the Single Fingerprint File in the

Identification Division.

Recommendations regarding additions to and deletions from

the KE program should be submitted to the Bureau for approval.

All individuals currently identified as KBEs will be con-

tinued as KEs.

Individuals under investigation for white-hate Klan-type or

extremist American Indian activity should be considered for designation

as a KE during the course of current investigations or at such time as

cases are next placed in a pending status.

2 - A11 Offices

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OPTIONAL PORM NO. 10

MAY 196? EDITION

5010-1061

• OSA GEN, REG. NO. 27

UNITED STATES

NMENT

Memorandum

Mr. E. S. Mille

G. C. Moore 6CM

DATE: 1/4/73

Felt -

Baker

Callahan .

Cleveland

Conrad -

Dalbey

Gebhardt

Jenkins

Marshall

FROM

SUBJECT KEY EXTREMIST PROGRAM

1

- Mx. E. S. Miller

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore

1 - Mr. A. B. Fulton

EXTREMIST MATTERS

Soyars

Walters

Tele. Room -

Mir. Kinley —

Mr. Armstrong -

Ms. Herwig —

Nirs. Neenan -

Extranst Activit

Purpose of this memorandum is to justify revision of

the

Rey Black Extremist (KBE) program to include nonblack extremist

subjects and redesignate it as the Key Extremist (KE) program.

, The KBE program was initiated 12/23/70 to intensify

investigative coverage of selected black extremists throughout the

United States who were extremely active and posed the greatest

potential for revolutionary activity. The program's objective was

to develop complete and detailed information on their day-to-day

activities and future plans.

It is recommended this KBE concept be revised into a KE

program, which would encompass the activities of all extremist |

matters subjects, black, white-hate Klan-type, and American Indian.

The program will

focus on individuals whose activities warrant

intensive investigative attention.

Individuals designated KEs will be considered for

the ADEX; a biographical sketch with photograph will be included in

the Extremist Photograph Album; all aspects of their finances will

be determined; handwriting specimens will be placed in the National

Security File in the Laboratory Division; fingerprints will be

included in the Identification Division's Single Fingerprint File;

possible criminal violations will be vigorously pursued; emphasis

will be placed on obtaining records of inflammatory statements;

Federal income tax returns will be reviewed where warranted;

informant attention will be paid to their travel; and high-level

coverage will be required

on each individual.

ST-115

REC-5

Ninety individuals were initially

• designated as KBEs. but

with additions and deletions this number has been increased to 96.

These individuals will be continued as KEs.

MEE JAN 22 1973

Enclosure

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Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

Re: Key Extremist Program

The KBE program proved to be a successful vehicle to

insure constant and uniform investigation of such individuals by

the field and the KE concept should do likewise.

Appropriate Manual changes will be made. This program

will be reviewed in December, 1973.

RECOMMENDATION:

I. That the existing KBE program be revised to include

individuals involved in white-hate Klan-type and American Indian

extremist activity and redesignated the KE program.

2. That the attached airtel containing instructions in line

with the above be sent to all offices.

Pint

WaC

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airtel

To: SAC, Albany

PEC977

- Mr. Baker

5/22/73

1 - Mr. Callahan

1...

Mr. Cleveland

From: Acting Director, FBI

(157-8415) 20

= Mr. Miller

1

- Mr.

Soyars

1 - Mr. Conrad

1 - Mix.

Thompson

KEY EXTREMIST PROGRAM

EXTREMIST MATTERS

BUDED: 7/2/73

1 =

Mr. Gebhardt

1 - Mr. Walters

1 = Mr.

Jenkins

1 - Mr. Moore

1 - Mix. Marshall .

1 - Mr. Fulton

A preliminary analysis of the Key Extremist Program. (KEP)

by FBIIQ, including discussions with supervisory and investigative

personnel who have been attending special Extremist Matters In-

Service classes, indicates that constant investigative attention is

not always being afforded individuals who have been designated as

Key Extremists. All offices are reminded that KEP was instituted in

1970 as the Key Black Extremist Program to provide guidelines for

Intensive investigation of certein black extremist leaders and

activists whose endorsement and/or involvement in revolutionary and

terrorist activity warranted priority attention. In January, 1973,

the program was redesignated KEP and revised to include key white-hate

Klan-type extremists and American Indian extremists in addition io

black extremists. There are approximately 90 individuals throughout

the country currently designated as Key Extremists in some 21 field

offices.

35808€

Specific instructions as to the nature and extent of

Wall supervisory and investigative personnel handling extremist matters

should be specifically reminded of the requirements set forth therein.

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Re: Key Extremist Program

157-8415

In order to make a thorough overall analysis and

reevaluation of the KEP at FBIHO and to assist each office in

analyzing the effectiveness of its own program, the following survey

is to be conducted:

I.

Iach office is to examine pending cases on individual

•extremists (black, white-hate Klan-type, and American Indian) within

Its territory to insure all who warrant

designation as a Key Ixtremist

are so designated and those individuals currently designated as Key

Extremists varrant retention as same. By airtel to reach the Bureau

by 7/2/73 under the caption. "Key Excremist Program,

Division,

Extremist Matters," advise the Bureau that this survey has been

completed and identify appropriate individual extremists by name,

character, Bureau and field file numbers under the following self-

explanatory captions:

A. "Individuals Currently Designated Key Extrenists"

B. "Individuals Designated Key Extremists Who No Longer

Warrant Retention as a Key Extremist"

C. "Individuals Who Warrant Designation as a Key Extremist"

If the ansver under any one of the three captions is "None," so

state.

II. Those offices with individual extremists listed under

above captions' B and C, submit by the same date in airtel form

under the individual's case cantion your recomendation for inclusion

or deletion of that individual from the KEP. Full justification

should be set out and Bureau will act on your recommendation.

III.

Those offices with current individual Key Extremists

(caption A above) submit by the same date in airtel form under

the individual case cantion the answer to the following questions,

by number, relative to that individual:

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157-8415

I. Is the subject included on the ADIX? If not, and

recommendation to include or to delete from the old ADEX

criteria has not yet been submitted, submit your recommendation

to include or delete promptly wich full justification in accon-

sance with current instructions. If a recommendation has been

submitted and the individual has not been included or has been

deleted, so state.

2. Is the subject included in the Extremist Photogrash

Album? If not, immediately submit Form FD-432 for inclusion

therein.

3. Outline the nature of the coverage you have of subject's

finances, specifically indicating if bank accounts are or are

not being monitored. If bank accounts are not being monitored,

give reasons therefor.

4. If warranted, has the Bureau been specifically

requested to obtain subject's tax returns? If not, give your

reasons for not considering this investigative step.

5.

Have you developed or placed an informant close to

the subject?

If so, identify such informant(s) by symbol

number, indicate his relationship to the subject, and succinctly

summarize the type of information intormant is in aposition to

furnish.

6. Have handwriting specimens been obtained and filed in

the National Security File of the FBI Leboratory?

7.

Have fingerprints been filed in the Single Fingerorint

File, Latent Fingerprint Section, of the Identification Division?

8: Have you been successful in obtaining a written record

or a witness's statement of inflammatory and/or revolutionary-

type

writings or statements by the subject?

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Airtel to Albany

Re: Key Extremist Program

157-8415

9. Has a full. and thorough background investigation

been completed on the subject?

If the answers to questions number 5 through 9 above are

in the negative, outline in another paragraph immediately under the

answer the specific steps underway or being instituted by your

office to fulfill this investigative requirement.

Some confusion regarding Key Extremists has arisen over

the new ADIX criteria outlined in Memorandum to All SACs 21-72 dated

9/12/72. This revised criteria make it possible to have an extremist

who warrants designation as a Key Extrenist and yet does not meet the

new criteria for inclusion on the ADEX. Such individuals may continue

to be designated as Key Extremists.

Additional confusion has also arisen over reporting require-

ments which were relaxed by above-mentioned Memorandum to All SACs.

Hereafter, individuals designated as Key Extremists are to be considered

as exceptions to the above memorandum under Item 4d, Page 8, and reports

on Key Extremists are to be regularly submitted every 90 days. If no

report has been submitted on a Key Extremist within the past 90 days,

promptly prepare and submit an up-to-date report and submit follow-up

reports thereafter on a 90-day basis.

Section 122 of the Manual of Instructions is being revised

to outline more clearly the criteria for designating black, white-hate

Klan-type, and American Indian extremists as Key Extremists as well as

the ADIX status of and reporting procedures for Key. Extremists.

All offices insure in the future that her cases on individual

extremists are carefully scrutinized to see if they warrant designation

as a Key Extremist, and that an appropriate recommendation is promotly

submitted to the Bureau.

NOTE:

See memorandm G. C. Moore to Mc. E. S. Miller, dated

5/18/73, cantioned "Key Extremist Program, Extremist Matters,"

prepared by ABF:aso.

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ilen

OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

MAY 1962 EDITION

5010-106

" OSA GEN. REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES

VERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

Mr. E. S. Miller

GeNeRA

CROM : G. C. Moore CM/SUP

Black

Antivitie

SUBJECT KEY EXTREMIST PRÖGRAM

EXTREMIST MATTERS

1 - Mx.

-. Mr.

DATE:

R. J. Baker

1

N.

P. Callahan

5/18/73

1. - Mr:

W. V. Cleveland

1 - Mr:

1. W. Conrad

1 - M:

R.

E. Gebhardt

1 - MI.

T.

J. Jenkins

1 - Mr.

J. W. Marshall

1 - Mr:

E. S. Miller

1

- MI:

W.

B. Soyars

1

- MI:

F.

D. Thompson

I - Mr:

L.

M. Walters

1 .- Mr. G. C. Moore

1 - Mr. A. B. Fulton

Mr. Felt

Mr. Baker

Mr. Callahan

Mr. Cleveland -

Mr. Conrad

Mr. Gebhardt

Mr. Jenkins -

Mr. Marshall 1

Mr. Miller, E.S.

Mr. Soyars

Mr. Thompson

Mr. Walters

Tele. Room

Mr. Baise

Mr. Barnes

Mr. Bowers

Mr. Herington

Mr. Conmy

Mr. Mintz

Mr. Eardley

Mrs. Hogan

This is to recommend that the attached airtel to all

offices be sent to remind the field of the requirements of the

Key Extremist Program (KEP), to request data to aid in analysis

and reevaluation of KEP, and to assist offices in analyzing the

effectiveness of their own program.

100 c

A preliminary analysis of KEP by IS - 1 Section,

including discussions with field supervisory and investigative

personnel attending a series of. Extremist Matters In-Service

classes, has determined that continuing investigative attention is

not always being afforded individual extremists who have been

designated as Key Extremists.

KEP was instituted in 1970 as the Key Black Extremist

Program to provide guidelines for intensive investigation of certain"

i black extremist leaders and activists whose endorsement and/or

involvement in revolutionary and terrorist activities warrant

To priority attention. In January, 1973, the program was redesignated

KEP and revised to include key white-hate Klan-type extremists and

American Indian extremists in addition to black.

extremists.

In view of the preliminary analysis, it is believed

field should be reminded of the investigative and reporting

requirements for KEP and to obtain from each field office an

analysis of its program to include the identity of their Key

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ABF: aso (14)

-XEROX

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Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

Re: Key Extremist Program

157-8415

Extremists under investigation, the identity of Key Extremists who

no longer warrant designation as such, the identity of individual

extremists who should be designated Key Extremists, and to deter-

mine if required investigative steps are being followed with respect

to those individuals designated as Key Extremists.

Originally, all Key Extremists were to be included in the

ADEX. Recent changes in ADEX criteria require an individual included

therein to be dangerous now to national security and some confusion

has resulted in the field over whether or not Key Extremists must be

removed as Key Extremists if they do not qualify for ADEX. The field

is being instructed that this is not necessary and an individual can

be a Key Extremist and still not qualify for ADEX. Confusion also

exists as to when reports are to be submitted on Key Extremists due

to recent relaxation of reporting rules. Original instructions

required reports on Key Extremists every 90 days and this is being

reiterated.

We currently have throughout the United States a total of

90 individual

extremists designated as Key Extremists in 27 separate

field offices. The New York Office has 19 and the San Francisco

Office has 16. The number of Key Extremists in the remaining 25

offices range from one to eight. The results of analysis by each

field office will be thoroughly analyzed and evaluated by the IS - 1

Section with additional instructions issued, if warranted.

ACTION:

If you approve, the attached airtel to all offices in line

with the above will be sent.

EMM

WAC

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TO

FROM

is a ast

OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

MAY 1962 EDITION

5010-106

GS.. GEN. REO. NO. 27

UNITED STATES C

'ERNMENT

Memorandum

Mr. M. R. Wannall usu

G. C. liooreCCM/su

1 - Mx.

W. R. Wannall

1

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• Mr.

G. C. Moore

1 - Mx..

C. A. Mosher

DATE: 4/23/74

SUBJECT:

KEY EXTREMIST PROGRAM

EXTREMIST MATTER

'BLACK EXTREMIST ACTIVITIES - SENI

Purpose of this memorandum is to justify continuation

of the Key Extremist Program.

Assoc. Dir. —

Dop. AD Adm. -

Dop. AD Inv. -

Assi. Dir.:

Admin.

Comp. Syst. _

Ext. Affairs -

Filos & Com. -

Gon. Inv. -

Ident..

Inspaction -

Intoll. -

Laboratory -

Plan. & Eval. -

Spoc. Inv. -

Training

Legal Coun.

Telephone Rm. -

Diroctor. Soc'y -

This program was initiated 12/23/70 to intensify

investigative coverage of selective black extremists throughout

the United States who were extremely active and

posed the

greatest potential for revolutionary activities.

The program's

objective was to develop complete and detailed information on

their day-to-day activities and future plans:

On 1/4/73, this

program was expanded to include non-black extremist subjects.

Individuals designated

Key Extremists (KE) are con-

sidered for the ADEX; a biographical sketch with photo is

included in the Extremist Photo Album; all aspects of finances"

are determined; handwriting specimens are placed in the National

Security File in the Laboratory Division; fingerprints are

included in the Identification

Division's Single Fingerprint

File; all possible criminal violations are vigorously pursued;

emphasis is placed on obtaining records of revolutionary state-

ments. In addition, particular attention is paid to their

travel and high level informant coverage is required on each

individual.

г.56- 106

Ninety individuals were initially designated under

this program but with additions and deletions, and as a result

of an

annual review, this number is now 68.

API ......

Inasmuch as KE individuals are of the type who would

be subject to maximum investigative attention and close:..

supervision, the administration and sunervision of this program

entails only a minimum amount of time above that which would be

normally expended on these cases.

CAM: emg

CONTINUED - OVER

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Memorandum to Mr. W. R. Wannall

Re :

Key Extremist Program

The Key Extremist Program has proved to be a

successful vehicle in insuring close investigative and

supervisory attention to individuals designated as KEs.

This program will be reevaluated in April, 1975.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Key Extremist Program be continued.

TIS/RiS

CAM

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

5010-106

MAY 1962 EDITION

OSA GEN. REG. NO. 27

UNITED STATES GUV

ERNMENT

"Memorandum

1

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MI.

Callah?

1. =

'M?. Adams

1

- Mr. Jenkins

1

- All Assistant Directors

1 - Mr. R. L. Shackelford

TO

: Mr. W. R..

Wannall

DATE: 1/31/75

1 - Mr. J. G: Deegan

FROM : J. G. Deegan

GENERAL

• 1 - Mr. G. T. Tunstall

BLACK EXTREMIST ACTIVITES - MI. G. G. Ross

SUBJECT KEY EXTREMISE PROGRAM. (KEP)

get ente

EXTREMIST MATTER

# 534-481

12240

Assoc. Dir.

Dap. AD Adm.

Dop. AD but

Asst. Dirt:

Admin. 11

Comp. Syst. _

Ext. Affairs -

Files & Com. -

Gon. Irv. -

Ident. -

Laborotory -

Plan, & Eval. -

Spoc. Inv. -

Training

Telephone Rm. -

fifty Diractor Soc'y -

The purpose of this memorandum is to recommend

that the KeP be discontinued and attached airtel be sent

to all offices. XEORM FD-12E YEARN FO-315

REVIED.

REVISEO

The KEP was initiated 12/23/70 to intensify

investigative coverage of selected black extremists

throughout the United States who were extremely active and

posed the greatest potential for revolutionary activities.

The Program's objective was to develop complete and detailed

information on their day-to-day activities and future plans.

On 1/4/73 the Program was expanded to include nonblack

extremist subjects.

Justice

13:4j°

The Program indicates a current decline in these

selected extremists as evidenced in December, 1972, there

were 94 individuals included in Program; 72 individuals in

December of 1973; and 51 individuals at the present time.

The Program currently reflects the result of

streamlining our investigative procedures. We are now

able to give special attention to extremist subjects

through individual supervision and it is no longer necessary

to continue a special program.

Fasten.

RECST 54-8415-104

In view of our current procedures, the remaining

s) 51 individuals who are designated Key Extremists are

' normal ADEX investigations which require field divisions

FEB 11 1975

to continue investigative attention and to submit

communications on their activities at least every 90 days.

Enclosure - Sent 2÷6-75

57-8415

Percine of fP.20s tit

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Memorandum to Mr. W. R. Wannall

Re:

Key Extremist Program (KEP)

157-8415

ACTION:

If approved, the attached airtel will be directed

to all field divisions.

Appropriate manual changes will be forthcoming.

PLM

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1 - All Assistant Directors

1

- Mr.

R. I. Shackelford

Airtel1 - Mr. Callahan

1 - Mr.

Adams

1 - Mr. Jenkins

Assoc. Dir.

Dep. AD Adm. -

Dep. AD inv. -

Asst. Dir.:

Admin..

Comp. Syst. -

Ext. Affairs -

Filos & Com. -

Gon. Inv.-

Ident. -

Inspection

Intell. _

Laboratory -

Plan. & Evol. -

Spoc. Inv. _

Training -

" Logal Coun...

Telephons Rm..

To:

SAC, Albany

2/41/75

From: Director, FBI

A KEY EXTRAMIST PROGRAM (KEP)

EXTREMIST MATIER

1 - Mx. J. G. Deegan

1 - Mx.

G.

I. Tunstall

1 - MT. G. G. Ross

"BLACK

BLACK EXTEMIST ACTIVITIES

ReBuairtel to SAC, Albany, 12/23/70, and Buairtel

• GENERAL

1/8/73.

The KEP was initiated in December, 1970, to

intensify investigative coverage of selected black extremists

and expanded in January, 1973, to include nonblack extremists.

As a result of streamlining our investigative

procedures, this Program is being discontinued. The Key

Extremist character is to be dropped from all future

communications.

This in no way means a deemphasis of our

investigation of individuals who were formerly carried as

Key Extremists. Investigations of subjects are to be handled

under the normal investigative procedures for ADis subjects,

which requirer a communication to be submitted to EBTHQ on a

subject's activities at least every 90 days.

Appropriate manualrichanges will be forthcoming.

This communication may be duplicated as necessary to

send appropriate instructions to Agent personnel.

2 - All Offices

GGR:eks (139)

3 lew y 1975

+079450779

NOTE:

See memorandum J. G. Deegan to Mr. W. R. Wannall,

dated 1/31/75, captioned "Key Extremist Program (KEP);

Extremist Matter," prepared by GGR:eks.

pies

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SSC

request 8/20/75, Part III, Item 15

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:10./29170

the Executives Conference

EXECUTIVES CONFERENCE - 10/29/70

PROPOSE UTTASI FICATION OF CERTAIN

XINVESTIGATIONS IN THE SECURITY FIELD

Those in attendance at the Conference today included

Lessrs.

Niche, Sullivan, Bishop, Brennan, Callahan, Casper,

Conrad, Felt, Gale, Rosen, Tavel, Walters and Beaver.

The Conference examined the question of whether the

current situation demands intensification of certain security

- pot pertinent to mguiry..

In particular, reference was made to_

(2) the intensiflcation and expansion of investigations

of black, white and ethnic group extremists and

Portions of instant memorandum excised as not

pertinent to inquiry.

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RE:

EXECU: VES CONFERENCE - 1.129/70

Is 967, black students began forming their own

groups to project their demands; indy ch wiich indicate a

commitment to black nationalism. These groups are autonomous

and have a strong sense of common purpose.

The Black Panther

Party has made open efforts to organice the Black Student

Unions nationally and other black extromist groups have used

these organizations to project their extremism and separatism.

Campus disorders involving black students increased

23 per cent in the 1969-70 school year over the previous year

indicati 3 that inese grouys represent à out poincian zon

violence and disruption.

In the past, we have opened cases on

these organizations following evidence of black extremist

activities; however, in vier of the vast increase in violence

on college campuses, 'it is felt that every Black Student Union

and sinilar group, regardless of their past or present

nyplvement in disorders, should be the subject of a discreet

preliminary inquiry through establisned sources and infornants

Ito determine background, aims and purposes, leaders and key

activists.

It is estimated that this would cause the field

to open approximately 4,000 cases involving organizations and

the key activists and leaders connected therewith.

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RE: EXECUTIVES CONFERENCE - 10/29/70

=...

RECOHHENDATION:

appropriats instractions

will bo issued to the field to implement the above program

(designed to expand our security investigative coverage of

extrenist elenents.

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10/29770

The

Executives Conference

EXECUTIVES CONTERENCE - 10/29/70

PROPOSET, INTINSIFICATION OF CERTAIN

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Those in attendance at the Conference today included

Messrs®

MohI, Sullivan, Bishop, Brennan, Callahan, Casper,

Conrad, Felt, Gale, Rosen, Tavel, Walters and Beaver.

The Conference examined the question of whether the

current situation demands intensification of certain security-

type investitions.

In particular, reierence was made to

(1) lifting of the existing noratorium on report writing and

Investigation in Priority II and Priority III, Security Index

cases, (2) the intensification and expansion of investigations

Di black, white and ethnic group extremists and (3) develoyment

as selected contacts of individuals who could be targeted

'against Soviet intelligence personnel (DESICO Program). These

Itens are being individually considered below.

lifting of existing moratorium on report writing and investi

gation in Priority II and Priority III, Security Index cases.

There are approximately I0,590 Individuals currently

Included In Priority II and Priority III of the Security Index.

Virtually no investigation has been conducted regarding

approximately. 6,924 of these individuals since the imposition

of the moratorium in February, 1969. Many of these individuals

have changed residence and/or employment and their whereabouts

are unknown. To fulfill our current responsibilities, we

should know where they are.

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Memorandun o Mr. Tolson

RE: EXECU. VES CONFERENCE - 10/29/70

If the moratorium is rescinded, the field will

be required to reopen approximately 2,215 Priority II cases

for reports and approximately 4,709 Priority III cases to

verify residence and employment.

Opening of these cases

would be staggered with a proportionate number opened each

month to insure all are reopened by June 30, 1971.

•Black Student Unions and similar groups on college campuses.

In 1967, black students began forming their own

groups to project their demands, many of which indicate a

commitment to black nationalisi. These groups are autonomous

and have a strong sense of common purpose.

The Black Panther.

Party has made open efforts to organize the Black Student

Unions nationally and other black extremist groups have used

these organizations to project their extremism. and separatism.

Campus disorders involving black students increased

23 per cent in the 1969-70 school year over the previous year

Indicating that these groups represent a real potential for

violence and disruption. In the

past; We have opened cases on

these organizations following evidence of black extremist

activitios; however, in view of the vast increase in violence

on college campuses, it is felt that every Black Student Union

and similar group, regardless of their past or present

involvement in disorders, should be the subject of a discreet

preliminary inquiry through established sources and informants

to determine background, aims and purposes, leaders and key

activists.

It is estimated that this would cause the field

to open approximately 4,000 cases involving organizations and

the key activists and leaders connected therewith.

Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and militant New Ieft

campus organizations.

At the end of the 1969-70 academic year, the various

Iactions of the sos, excluding the weatherman faction, which has

vecome an organization in its own right, consisted of a

membership of approximately 2,500 individuals. In addition

to the SDS groups, there are about 252 totally independent

groups on college campuses which are pro-communist New Left-

type and are followers of the sis ideology. It is estimated

in 22 m

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RE: EXECUTIVES CONFERENCE - 10/29/70

that the membership of these organizations consists of

about 4,000 members. At the present time, we are conducting

Investigations of all of these organizations but have not,

In the past, initiated investigations of the individual

members of such organizations, with the exception of the

key activists and individuals

who are known to be violence

prone.' -

Major campuses across the nation have been completely

disrupteá by violent iconstraiions, vombings, arsons and

other terroristic acts perpetrated by these organizations.

whether they have a propensity for violence.. If this

approxinately 6,500 new cases.i is

Puerto Rican Students Union and the En la Brecha (in the breach)

nacisen..

-...

The Puerto Ricon Students Uninn is hased in New York

and is active on campuses in New York City and near by

New versey. It embraces the extremist ideology of the New Leit

and calls for the independence of Puerto Rico.

-

En La Brecha 1s a Cleveland-based Puerto Rican

youth organization with weapons in its headquarters and

members have been associated with New Left individuals.

• In view of the extremist nature of these two organizations,

all members should be identified and investigated. This

/would result in the opening of approximately 200 cases.

Jewish Dejense League (JDL)

The JDu is an anti-New left and black nationalism

organization, the violent nature of which has been illustrated

by its direction of attacks against diplomatic establishments

In the New York area and alleged implication in bombings of

offices of foreign countries. Members have participated in an

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Memorandum to Mr. Tolson

RE: EXECUTIVES CONFERENCE - 10/29/70

attempted highjacking of an international flight. This

militant group of Jewish youth claims a national membership

of 8,000 with chapters in approximately 20 of the major

metropolitan areas of the country.

We presently have under

Investigation those JDL members identified as being in

leadership positions, participants in acts of violence or

active in organizational affairs. In vlew of the violence

prone nature of the organization, it is felt that investi-

gations of individuals should also include the lower level

membership exclusive of those who appear as members only

because ot linancial assistance they attord.

This would

Iresult in the aponing os appTaxinataLy, 80u accitiona, cases.

Development of selected contacts of individuals who could

be targeted against Soviet intelligence personnel (DESECO

Frogram).

" an

As of 10/1/70, there were 795 Soviet officials and

employees assigned to Soviet establishments in the United states.

- tais number, 307 are known or susported Snuiet intelligence

personnel based on investigative coverage and other sources.

Basic to our coverage of these individuals is the development

Of as many sources and informants as possible fron among those

persons in regular contact with the soviets al these sources

and informants the most important are: those who are developed

Into Double Agents.

These are individuals who receive specific

Intelligence assignments from the Soviets. We are currently

• operating 71 active Double Agents against the above Soviets.

One of the most productive programs for the development of

Double Agents 1s the DESECO Program. Since its inception,

prov act continuo

this Program has provided continuous flow of sources, informants

land Double Agents. We have interviewed 1,120 individuals

been placed in contact with Soviets resulting

in the development of 84 valuable informants and Double Agents.

This points out the fact that this Program is productive.

therefore, in view of these positive results and our need to

Increase informant coverage of Soviet activities, it is believed

necessary to intensify this Program.

We intend to do this by

It truth, ofte

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Memorandum to Mr. Tolson

RE:

EXECUTIVES CONFERENCE - 10/29/70

requiring every Special Agent in the lashington feld viticE

and New York Oiiica handling investigations or soviet

personnel to immediately open and develop two completely

nEw DisiCO subjects. This will amount to a totad oi 526

new cases under this valuable Progran

With respect to implementation of these programs,

Assistant Director C. D. Breman stressed that there absolutely

would be no lessening of existing controls in regard to the

investigations of these matters.

Members of the Committee recognise that implementation

5 for these lnvestigations would xertainly impose a burdex on

existlig manpower but after carefully analyzing the seriousness

the current situation, it was the considered opinion of all

present that we should take necessary steps to institute the

above programs at this time.

RECOMMENDATION:

"It the Disector approves, appropriate anetructions

will do issued to the field to implement the above programs

¡designed to expand our security investigative coverage oi

• extremist elements.

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

110-106

MAY POOR EDITION

-ESA GENE. REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

MR. C. D. BRENNA BU

ROM

MR. G. C. MOORE AL

UBJECT: BLACK STUDENT GROUPS.

ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES

RACIAL, MATTERS

DATE: November 3, 1970

Brennant

Caliahan -

Casper.

Conrad

Felt.

Gale

Rosen

Tavel

Walters.

Soyars

Tele. Room -

Holmes -

Gandy -

To recommend that attached airtel to all offices be

sent regarding discreet preliminary inquiries on all. Black Student

Unions (BSU) and similar groups on college campuses.

On 10/29/70 the Executive Conference approved a program

to conduci discreet preliminary inquiries, limited to established

sources, on BUs and sinilar groups, their leaders, and key

activists to determine if the activities of these groups and

individuals warrant further active investigativic:

RECOMMENDAT ION :

If approved, the attached airtel will be sent to

all offices regarding the above cases.

1 - Mr. W. C. Sullivan

1

Mr.

J.

Mohi

Mr. C. D. Brennan

Mr:

Casper

-

Mr.

G. C. Moore

1

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Airtel

Io:

SAG, Albany

From:

Director, FBI

OBLACK STUDENT GROURS ON

COLLEGE CAMPUSES

RACIAL MATTERS

BUDED: 12/4/70

November 4, 1970

1 - Mr.. W. C. Sullivan

1 - Mr. J. P. Mohr

1 - Mr. C. D. Brennan

1 - Mr. Casper

I - Mr. G. C. Moore

1 - Mr. Glass

PERSONAL ATTENTION

ratan te

Increased campus disorders involving black students

NOV 5 - 197)

pose a definite threat to the Nation's stability and security.

and indicate need for increase in both quality and quantity of

intelligence information on Black Student Unions (BSU) and

COM

similar groups which are targets for influence and control by

violence-prone Black Panther Party (BPP) and other extremists.

The distribution of the BPP newspaper on college campuses and

speakers of the BPP and other black extremist groups on campuses

clearly indicate that campuses are targets of extremists. Advance

• information on disorders and violence is of prime importance.

We

must target informants and sources to develop information regarding

these groups on a continuing basis to fulfill our responsibilities

and to develop such coverage where none exists.

Effective Illiately,

REC 94 15 a 2126 4 2

BSUs and similar organizaions

organized to project the demands of black students, which are not

presently under investigation, are to be subjects of discreet,

preliminary inquiries,

limited to established sources and care-

fully conducted to avoid criticisn, to determine the size, aims,

purposes, activities, leadership, key activists, and extremist

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Airtel to SAC, Albany et al

BLACK STUDENT GROUPS ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES

interest or influence in these groups. Open individual cases

on officers and key activists in each group to determine back-

ground and if their activities warrant active investigation.

-Submit results of preliminary inquiries in form suitable for

dissemination with recommendations regarding active investi-

gations of organization, its leaders, and key activists. These

investigations to be conducted in accordance with instructions

in Section 87D of the Manual of Instructions regarding investi-

gations of organizations connected with institutions of learning.

Each office submit by airtel to reach Bureau by

12/4/70, a list of BSUs and similar groups by name and school

which are or will be subjects of preliminary inquiries. This

program will include junior colleges and two-year colleges as

well as four-year colleges.

In connection with this program,

there is a need for increased source coverage and we must

develop network of discreet quality sources in a position

to furnish required information. Bear in mind that absence

of information regarding these groups in any area might be

the fault of inadequate source coverage and efforts should be.

undertaken immediately to improve this coverage.

A prior inquiry or investigation of a group or individual

'is no bar to current inquiries and inquiries should not be post-

poned until submission of airtel due 12/4/70. Initiate inquiries

immediately.

I cannot overemphasize the importance of expeditious,

thorough, and discreet handling of these cases. The violence,

destruction, confrontations, and disruptions on campuses make

it mandatory that we utilize to its capacity our intelligence-

gathering capabilities.

Above instructions supersede instructions in Bureau

letter to all offices 1/31/69, same caption.

NOTE :

See memorandum G. C. Moore to Mr. C. D. Brennan, dated

11/3/70, captioned "Black Student Groups on College Campuses,

Racial Matters," prepared by CEG:ek.

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT"

-r: Memorandum

TO

FROM

SUBJECT:

1 - Mr.

DeLoach

1

• Mx. Mohr

1 - Mr.

Casper

Mc. Me Cé sullivan

DATE: October 11, 1967

I - Mr. Felt

. - Mr.

• Go Go Moorelen

RACIAL INFORMANTS

RACIAL MATTERS

Rosen

1..1

NiT.

We C. Sullivan

MI.

C. D.

Brennan

Mr.

Go

Mr

C.

Moore

G. Deegan

her

In view of increasing problems with which we

faced in the overall racial field, particularly in the

are

development of racial intelligence concerning militant

black nationalist elements, we have carefully analyzed

informant program to place proper emphasis where needed.

Although we are making progress in developing racial sources

in the ghettos, we feel we can do much more and must do so

rapidly in the

coming six months to be prepared for another

potential summer of violence. Proposed SAC letter attached.

Tolson

DeLoach

Mohr

Bisho

Calle

Concus

Tell

Gajn

Rosen

Sullivan

Tavel

Trotter

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gandy

To accomplish our objective of thorough penetration

of the ghettos with a network of quality sources under a

crash program, the following procedures will be instituted to

The individuals we will be con-

tacting under this crash informant program will be living in

the ghettos; therefore, in the absence of any derogatory

formation developed, background investigation should consist

of a check of field office indices, Bureau indices, FBI

Identification Division records, and local credit and arrest

records.

Of course, prior to instituting any background

investigation to qualify a ghetto informant, he must be in a

position to furnish racial information and must be willing

to cooperate with the Bureau.

This individual will be carried

as a probationary racial informant and the Agent contacting

him will be constantly alert for any indications of character

traits or activities which might cause embarrassment to the

through other sources

and investigation where possible.

In addition, we are specifically instructing that

security informants active in the racial field be designated

as racial informants and that their activities be supervised

by the Racial Informant Desk.

We are also reiterating our

instructions that it is imperative and essential that the

Bureau learn, of any. advance planning or organized conspiracy

Enclosure.

78

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CONTINUED - OVER

Ex, OCT 18 1967

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V..

Memorandum to Mr. Sullivan

Re:

Racial Informants

on the part of individuals or organizations in connection

With riots and racial disturbances. We are also reiterating

the instructions that informants should be alerted and di-

rected to obtain information concerning individuals who may

oe stockpiling firebombs, molotov cocktails, and weapons,

and to identify any groups of terrorists who may be planning

on carrying on a type of guerrilla warfare during riotous

situations.

In connection with our intensive investigation of

black militant groups, we are requiring all offices engaged

in the Black Nationalist Groups TOPLEV Informant Program

(There are 35 field offices involved in this Program.) to

assign a mininum of one Agent to work exclusively on infor-

mant matters.

The results of this endeavor will be reviewed

after a

three-month pilot period and additional recommenda-

tions will be made accordingly. The field will be followed

closely to insure that the number and quality of racial in

formants are developed at a regular rate.

RECOMMENDATION:

That attached proposed letter to all Special Agents

in Charge concerning the above be approved. If this proposed

SAC letter is approved, the appropriate Manual changes will

be made.

wel

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(G) RACIAL INFORMANTS - RACIAL MATTERS -- In view of the in-

creasing problems with which we are faced in the racial field, particularly

in the development of racial intelligence concerning militant black

nationalist elements, a careful analysis of this matter has been made in

order to insure that proper emphasis is placed where needed. Also, in

order to afford better coordination over all interrelated racial security

matters (individuals and organizations) including the development of

racial informants, supervision is now being handled by the Racial

Intelligence Section of the Domestic Intelligence Division. For your

information, the Subversive Control Section is no longer in existence.

The investigation of the Communist Party and related matters other

than those with a racial aspect are being handled by the Internal Security

Section.

Our analysis of the racial informant program has shown

there is a definite need to develop additional penetrative coverage of the

militant black nationalist groups and the ghetto areas immediately to

be in a position to have maximum intelligence in anticipation of another

outburst of racial violence next summer.

In line with our objective, particular emphasis is being

placed on the development of ghetto-type racial informants. Individuals

to qualify as this type of informant must live or work in an area described

as a ghetto and, therefore, have access to pertinent racial information.

The steps necessary to qualify such an individual are as follows:

(1) The individual must have access to racial intelligence

information and must be willing to cooperate with the Bureau in furnish-

ing such information.

(2) In the absence of any derogatory information developed,

it will be necessary for you to check the following: field office indices,

FBI Identification Division records, and local credit and arrest records.

Of course, you must develop sufficient background data concerning each

prospective informant to allow an intelligent check of the foregoing

records to be made. As to the method of recommending to the Bureau

that an individual be approved as a racial informant (ghetto-type), be

guided by the instructions set out in Section 130, Volume IV, Manual

of Instructions, concerning probationary racial informants.

10/17/67

SAC LETTER 67-62

1

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All individuals recommended and approved as ghetto-type

racial informants will be considered probationary racial informants

with the word "ghetto" after the informant's name or symbol. An

example of this is "John Jones, Probationary Racial Informant (Ghetto)"

or "NY 1234-R (PROB - Ghetto). "

Agents handling these ghetto-type probationary racial inform-

ants must be constantly alert for any indications of character traits or

activities of these informants which might cause embarrassment to the

Bureau. In addition, the information furnished by these informants

should not be taken at face value. A diligent attempt must be made

to verify all information furnished by these informants through other

sources and/or investigation.

In addition, immediately review all security informant files

for the purpose of determining which security informants are solely or

predominantly active in the racial field. Examples would be individuals

furnishing information concerning the Minutemen, as well as the Nation

of Islam, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, Congress of

Racial Equality, and other militant black nationalist-type groups. The

security designation of these informants should be changed to the

appropriate racial informant designation. For example, a potential

security informant should be made a probationary racial informant and

a security informant should be designated as a racial informant. There-

after, they should be operated principally in the racial field and super-

vised by the Racial Informant Desk. When an informant is changed from

a security informant to a racial informant, the field classification

number should be changed to a 170 classification. Advise the Bureau

promptly as to which security informants are being converted to racial

informants.

In addition, each office having a Black Nationalist Groups

TOPLEV Informant Program is to immediately assign at least one

Agent to work exclusively on developing informants under this Program.

Each office participating in this Program will submit at the end of a

three-month period appropriate observations as to the success of the

Program and recommendations as to its continuance.

As I have advised in the past, it is imperative and essential

that the Bureau learn of any indications of advance planning or organized

10/17/67

SAC LETTER 67-62

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conspiracy on the part of individuals or organizatlun, (1 connection

with riots and racial disturbances. You are again smiled that

informants should be alerted and directed to obtain turmation con-

cerning individuals who may be stockpiling firebomt.:, Molotov cocktails,

weapons, and to identify any groups of terrorists win may be planning

on carrying out a type of guerrilla warfare during riotons situations.

I expect each office to give this most important matter

priority attention in order to achieve our goal during the next six

months. Your efforts and results will be followed 'lostly at the Bureau

and during field Inspections. Appropriate Manual changes will be

forthcoming.

Very truly yours,

John Edgar Hoover

Director

10/17/67

SAC LETTER 67-62

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TO

:

FROM

:

OFTIONAL FORM NO. 10

MAY 1902 EDIIION

3010-1068

GSA GEN.

REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES

VERNMENT

Memorandum.

Mr. W. C. Sullivalley

G. C. MooreMn

SUBJECT: " RACIAL INFORMANTS

RACIAL MATTERS

DATE: April 15, 1968

Tolson

DeLouti

Callenge

Corred.

foll

Gale

Rosen

Sullivan

Tavel

Trotter

Tele. Room.

PURPOSE:

fire Art.

To obtain approval to send a letter to all con-

tinental offices concerning the need for additional ghetto

informant coverage.

BACKGROUND:

Following the murder of Martin Luther King, Jr.,

Bureau Agents conducted numerous interviews in ghetto

areas of U. S. cities as a result of racial disorders.

Iroductive contacts made with individuals dring these inter-

Views are avaluable source of untapped informant potential.

By, following up these interviews by recontacting cooperative

residents of the ghetto areas, the Bureau can obtain a

higher quality and larger number of ghetto informants.

Receiving offices are instructed to exploit this situation

by developing, through contacts made during riots, additional

probationary racial informants (ghetto).

OBSERVATIONS:

It is imperative that the Bureau utilize every

available investigative technique to obtain advance

Enclosure Rent

46-16-68

1 - Mr. DeLoach

1 - Mr. W. C. Sullivan

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore

1 - Mr.

J. G. Deegan

1 - Mr. W. D. Neumann

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CONTINUED - OVER

: 1968

7 OMAY 3

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Memorandum to Mr. Sullivan

Re: Racial Informants

knowledge of possible riots, firebombings, and lootings.

The technique recommended above will increase our inform-

ant coverage of the ghettos.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the attached letter to all continental

offices be approved.

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SAC, Albany

4/16/68

Director, FBI

n..

RACIAL, INFORMANTS

RACIAT, MATTERS

PERSONAL, ATTENTION

ALL OFFICES

1 - Mr. Deloach 1 - Mr. Deega)

1 - Mr. W. C. Sullivan

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore 1-Mr. Neumai

In the wake of the racial upheavals following the

murder of Martin Luther King, JI., numerous U. S. cities

experienced racial violence in various degrees.

In keeping the Bureau and interested agencies

fully advised of the rapidly developing events in these

cities, Bureau Agents interviewed a great number of

individuals who were in positions to report on the under-

currents prevalent in the ghetto areas of these cities.

Undoubtedly these interviews opened up a whole

new avenue of informant development, on a block-to-block

basis, in the crucial areas of the ghettos of American

cities.

MAILED 3.

APR

' 1968

'COMM-FBI

Tuato

Those offices covering cities which recently

experienced racial strife are expected to take immediate

steps to exploit this situation and increase the quality

and quantity of ghetto informant coverage.

Those individuals in the ghetto areas who furnished

valuable information to the Bureau in these crises

should be reinterviewed and consideration given to developing

them as probationary racial informants (ghetto)

2 - All Continental Offices

BeC. 166-2542=12-108

55. 10%

18 APR 18 1968

(116)

NOTE:

See memorandum G. C. Moore to Mr. W. C. Sullivan

dated 4/15/68 captioned as above, prepared by WDN:dsm.

Tolson

DeLoach

Mohr

Bishop

Casper

Callahan

Conrud

Felt

Gale

Rosen

Sullivan

Tavel

Trolter -

Tele. Roois?

Holmes -

Gandy

MAIL. ROOM

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

3010-106

MAY 1942 EDITION

GSA GEN. MiG. NO, 27

UNiTED STATES GL

ERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

: MR. TOLSON

FROM : THE, EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE

SUBJECT: RACIAL INFORMANTS -

RACIAL MATTERS

DeLoach

Mohi -

Bishop A

DATE: May 17,

1968

Trotter

Tele. Roon.

Holmes -

Gandy

On May 16, 1968, the Executive Conference, consisting

of Messrs. DeLoach, Mohr,

Sullivan, Tavel, Casper, Callahan,

Trotter, Conrad, Gale, Bishop, Scatterday for Rosen, Walters

for Felt, and Beaver, considered a recommendation by Assistant

Director Sullivan that a survey be made of the Negro ghetto

areas where violence has occurred or where there is a concen-

tration of militant, violence-prone, black power elements in

order to determine

the racial

informant coverage in those areas.

Complete details are set out in attached memorandum and proposed

letter to all continental offices dealing with this matter.

Basically, the purpose of this survey is to enable both the

field and

the Bureau to evaluate the adequacy of informant

coverage in these areas and to pinpoint areas in which added

coverage is needed.

This assignment could be completed

1 in eạch office

by one Agent in less than one day from information already

available in each field division, it being noted that on every

inspection the inspector requires the field to identify its

ghetto areas.

Meil

Following consideration, the Executive Conference

unanimously recommended that this survey be conducted.

RECOMMENDATION: EN 11O

REC 13

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Depo

If the Director approves, there is attached a proposed

letter to all continental offices containing appropriate

!

instructions concerning this matter.

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Enclosures seit s

121-68

1 - Mr. Beaver

spor

1 - Mr. Casper

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

5010-10618

MAT 17O2 29110N

GSA GEN, REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES

RNMENT

"Memorandum

Tolson

DeLoach -

Mohr -

Bishop

Casper

Colloron -

Contad

Foll

Gule

TO

Mr. W. C. Sullivan l

DATE: May 17, 1968

Rosen.

Sull: van

Mr.

C.

D. Del.oach

Tavel

FROM

6., C. Moore ha

I = Mr:

J''P.

Mohr

Trotter -

Tele, Foor.

1 - Mr.

W. C. Sullivan

Holmes -

Gandy

: )

1 - Mr. J. J. Casper

SUBJECT:

RACIAL INFORMANTS

1 - Mr.

P. Callahan 1-Mr. Beaver

RACIAL MATTERS

1 - Mr. W. M. Felt

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore

1 - Mr. J. G. Deegan

The purpose of this memorandum is to recommend

approval for the attached letter to all continental field

divisions which contains instructions to furnish to the

Bureau information concerning ghetto-type informant coverage

in Negro ghetto areas where there has been violence or where

today there is a concentration of militant violence prone

black power elements and the adequacy of such coverage.

By SAC Letter 67-62 (G) dated 10/17/67 captioned

"Racial Informants, Racial Matters," all offices were given

instructions and guidelines for the development of ghetto-type

racial informants in areas where potential racial violence

exists. We have aggressively followed this matterwith the

field since that time but because of the widely divergent

nature of cities across the Nation where possible racial

problems exist, we have been unable to precisely evaluate the

extent of the need of ghetto-type informants in each division.

Attached letter to all continental offices requires the submission

by each office of factual information concerning the numbers

of all Negro ghetto areas where there has been violence or

where today there is a concentration of militant violence prone

black power elements, an estimate of the population of each

such area, and statistics concerning the numbers of ghetto-type

racial informants developed to cover such areas.

It also

requires that each field division

advise how many ghetto

informants it believes it should have in each of the above

type ghetto areas in order to provide the coverage required

the Bureau.

EX-110

Enclosure

REC 13: 66.156410

$113

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Memorandum to Mr. W. C. Sullivan

RE: RACIAL INFORMANTS

Attached letter will serve two purposes.

Each

office will have to make a factual survey of pertinent

aspects of the racial problem in all urban areas covered

by it. This survey will serve to drive home to each office

the size of the potential problem in each division and will

force each office to formulate concrete plans for developing

adequate informant coverage where such has not already been

done.

Secondly, the information submitted by each office

will give the Bureau a comprehensive picture of the potential

problem in each division which will enable the Bureau to

more effectively evaluate the adequacy of the ghetto-type

racial informant program in each office. Supervisory personnel

will be able to more easily detect shortcomings and weaknesses

in any given division with this information at hand.

To obtain the information requested by this letter

should not be a burden on the field in that it should only

take the time of one Agent for less than one day to compile

the information concerning the ghetto areas from the information

already available in the field divisions. It is to be noted

that on every inspection the inspector requires the field

to identify its ghetto areas and those areas having a potential

for violence.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the attached proposed letter to all continental

field offices in accordance with the above, be approved.

et glus

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MAILED, 2

1363

23

MAY

COMM-FBI

near

Tolson

DeLoach

Mohr -

Bishop

Casper

Callahan

Conrud

Felt

Gale

Rosen

Sullivan

"avel

otter

•c. Room.

nes -

tor

SAC, Albany

May 20, 1968

Director, FBI

RACIAL INFORMANTS

RACIAL, MATTERS

(BUDED 6/10/68)

PERSONAL. ATTENTION

1 - Mr, DeLoach

Mohr

1

Sullivan

1

- Mr. Callahan

Mr.

I = ME.

Go

ReSAC Letter 67-62 (G) dated 10/17/67, captioned

"Racial Informants, Racial Matters," which set out instructions

concerning the development of ghetto-type racial informants and

Bureau letter to all offices dated 4/16/68 captioned "Racial

Informants, Racial Matters," which set forth additional steps

to be taken in the development of ghetto-type racial informants.

beaver

In order to assist the Bureau in its evaluation of

the effectiveness with which each office is carrying out its

obligations in connection with the development of ghetto-type

racial informants, each recipient must submit a letter setting

forth. the following Information to reach the Bureau by 6/10/68.

I) The names of cities covered by your Division which

contain Negro ghetto areas where there has been violence or

where there is a concentration of militant, violence-prone,

black power elements; the number of such areas in each city;

the number of square blocks covered by each such area; and an

estimate of the population within each such area..:

2) The number of ghetto informants which have been

developed to date in each city listed under Item 1; the number

of ghetto informants developed in each area classified as a

ghetto.

REG- 107

60-2542.10-111

3) The number of ghetto informants you believe you

need in each ghetto area to obtain the information required by

the Bureau,

2 - A11 Continental Offices (PERSONAL ATTENTION)

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Letter to Albany, et al

RE: RACIAL INFORMANTS

For your guidance, the goal you should be setting

as

to how many ghetto informants are needed in a particular.

area is that your coverage should be such that you are completely

knowledgeable concerning all pertinent racial activities in a

particular area. The type of information you should be receiving

from your ghetto informants is advance information as to whether

anyone is planning to cause a racial disturbance, stockpiling

weapons for use during a racial disturbance, full details

concerning the activitles of militant black

nationalists and

white extremists in ghetto areas, as well as any other activitier

which may bring about a racial disturbance.

I expect that immediate attention will be given this

matter and I also expect that the Bureau will be kept advised

of progress being made in this field. Progress will be followed

closely and the desired results are expected to be produced.

NOTE:

See memorandum G. C. Moore to W. C. Sullivan, 5/17/68,

same caption, JGD:cds/rmm.

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OPTIONAL FORM 1.O. 10

3010-106

MAY 1902 EDITION

GO GEN. REC

NO 17

ENITED STATES G

ERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

; Mr. W. C. Sullivan

FROM

: G. C. Moore;

SUBJECT: RACIAL INFORMANTS

RACIAL MATTERS

DATE: September 3, 1968

1 - Mr. C.

D. DeLoach

1 - Mr.

W. C. Sullivan

1

. - Мг.

J. J. Casper

- Mr.

w.

M. Felt

1

- Mr.

G.

• C. Moore

1 - Mr.

J. Go Deegan

1 - Mr. J. C. Michela

Tolsion.

DeLoach

Mohis.

СПідо

Coli

Contad.

ra't

Goit

Rosen

Sull.var

Tavel

Troller

Tele. hoor

Helmos

Gand!

ins.

PURPOSE:

To obtain authority to send the attached letter to

all Special Agents in Charge changing the maximum permissible

period between contacts with ghetto-type racial informants

from two weeks, as presently required by the manual o1

Instructions, to one month.

BACKGROUND:

The ghetto-type racial informant program was

established in October, 1967, to develop sources living or

working in ghetto areas

who are in a position to keep the

Bureau advised af situations of potential violence.

Ghetto-

type racial informants are distinguished from regular racial

informants in that they are not associated with or reporting

regularly on black extremists. Their primary purpose is to

detect and

report on all violence-prone elements, activities,

and situations in ghetto areas which could spark riots or

assist black extremists in any way.

REGULAR RACIAL INFORMANTS STILL CONTACTED AT LEAST EVERY

TWO WEEKS:

No change in present Manual of Instructions require-

ments that regular racial informants be contacted at least

once every

two weeks is contemplated.

Because of

the rapport

established with ghetto-type racial intormants, the field Is

often able to direct such informants into membership in or

association with black extremist groups.

When such is the

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Memorandum to Mr. W. C. Sullivan

RE: RACIAL INFORMANTS

case, these individuals are converted from ghetto-type racial

informants to regular racial informants.

If approval is given

to extend the maximum period between contacts with established

ghetto-type racial informants to one month, any such informant

who is converted to a regular racial informant will again be

subject to the requirement that he be contacted at least once

every two weeks.

OBSERVATIONS:

vaporers, clerks, housewives, businessmen, ano

numerous other types of individuals are developed as ghetto-

type racial informants. Frequent initial contacts with each

such individual are necessary (1) to establish adequate rapport,

(2) to insure that each such individual is fully aware of the

nature of and the seriousness of his assignments, and (3) to

establish adequate channels of communications suitable for

use at any time.

Once these goals are achieved, the informant

can be considered established and contacts every two weeks are

no longer necessary since the primary purpose of each such

informant is to remain alert to information of value and promptly

relay same. Once a ghetto-type racial informant is established,

contacts once each month will' be adequate. To definitely fix

the time at which a ghetto-type racial informant is considered

established, the Special Agent handling this informant will be

required to place a memorandum in informant's file stating

that requirements (1), (2), and (3), mentioned above, have been

met and that informant is considered established.

SAVINGS FROM LENGTHENING PERIOD BETWEEN CONTACTS:

As of August 1, 1968, there were 3,248 ghetto-

type racial informants developed by the field.

New Informants

of this type are developed daily.

Since Special Agents handling

this type informant are presently required to contact each such

individual at least once every two weeks, there are a minimum

of 6,496 contacts being made each month.

Even it a contact

lasts but a few minutes,

the manpower expenditure is considerable.

It the maximum permissible period between contacts is extended

to one month, manpower expenditures will be cut in half.

ACTION:

If approved, attached letter to all Special Agents

in Charge will

be sent in accordance with the above and appropriate

Manual changes will be prepared.

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SAC LETTER 68-52

Superi

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(E) RACIAL INFORMANTS - RACIAL MATTERS -- Effective immediately,

the maximum permissible period between contacts with established ghetto-

type racial informants is extended from two weeks to one month. Prior

to the time that you consider an individual as an established ghetto-type

informant, you must continue to make contacts with that individual at

least once every two weeks. A ghetto-type racial informant is to be

considered established only after he has been contacted a sufficient

number of times (1) to insure that good rapport exists between the con-

tacting Special Agent and the individual concerned, (2) to insure that the

individual concerned is fully aware of the nature and seriousness of the

matters assigned to him, and (3) to establish adequate channels of com-

munication suitable for use at any time. To definitely fix the time at

which a ghetto-type racial informant is considered established, the

Special Agent handling the informant must place a memorandum in

informant's file stating that requirements (1), (2), and (3), mentioned

above, have been met.

Liste:

3668

NETHECERSER

363 SEP 12 1966

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

3010-106

MAY 1962 EDITION

GSA GEN. REG, NO, 27

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

1 - Mr. C. D. Deloach

1 - Mr. W. C. Sullivan

TO

Mr. W. C. Sullivan

•G. Có Moore eN

DATE: 11/3/69

1 - Mr. A. Rosen

FROM

1

- Mr.

J. H. Gale

1 - Mr.

G. C. Moore

SUBJECT: RACIAL INFORMANTS

1 - Mr. J. G.

Reegan

RACIAL MATTERS

Mr. Tolson

Mr. DeLoach

Mr. Walters

Mr. Mohr

Mr. Bishop

Mr. Casper

Mr. Callahan

Mr. Conrad

Mr. Felt.

Mr. Gale

Mr. Rose

Mr. Sullivan

Mr. Tavel

Mr. Soyars

Tele. Room

Miss Holmes

Miss Gandy

Purpose of this memorandum is to obtain approval for

attached letter to all continental field offices instructing

that theGhetto Racial Informant Program in each office be analyzec

I in detail to insure that each field office is obtaining the ful

potential from is network of ghetto informants.

We are presently operating 4,469 ghetto informants

throughout the United States.

These informants are producing

valuable racial information on a regular basis. For example, during

the past year ghetto informants were able to furnish information

which was given to the local police and was helpful in containing

racial disturbances. In addition, since April, 1969, our informants

have been responsible for bringing about the arrest of 283

individuals (195 local

and' 88" Federal

arrests) and have been

responsible for solving 63 other cases, and recoveries valued

at $82,038.40.

Although the ghetto intormant program is productive,

3- PeARANC

review has clearly shown that certain field offices are gettin.

far more results from their ghetto informants than others. In

vlew of this it is believed every fill lffice should analyze

their program.

161

The attached letter to all continental field offices

instructs each field office to analyze their ghetto informant

program and we are furnishing several guidelines for their

assistance in this reevaluation.

The purpose of this reevaluation

is to insure that their ghetto informants are producing information

on a regular basis.

RECOMMENDATION:

2 NO: 10 1963

That attached letter to all continental-field offices

in accordance with the above be approved.

tot 11-6-69

Enclosure

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r.i

SAC, Albany

1 - Mr. C. D. DeLoach

- MI.

W. C. Sullivan

~ Mr. A. Rosen

1 - Mr. J. H. Gale

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore

1 - Mr. J. G. Deegan

11/6/69

Director, FBI

PERSONAL. ATTENTION

FACIAL INFORMANIS - A/liCi

RACIAL, MATTERS

The Ghetto Racial Informant Program was instituted

on 10/11/67 for the purpose of obtaining information concerning

situations in the ghettos which mighé erupt into racial violence

as well as for the purpose of obtaining information concerning

extremist activity in the ghetto areas. This program has been

productive to date; however, a review of the program in the

various field divisions has shown that certain field divisions

are getting more resulis from their ghetto informants than

others.

In view of this, each field division should analyze

its - particular ghetto racial informant program to insure that

its' informants are producing information on a regular basis.

In the event an informant is not producing informacion on a

regular basis the case should be closed and a new more productive

informant should be developed.

MAILED 3

NOVE - 1969

COMM-FBE

In order to assist you in your evaluation, there is

et forth below the type of information ghetto informants

re expected to furnish.

1. The identities of any extremists and extremist

organizations which are fomenting racial disturbances in the

ghettos.

+6-2542-10-177X

2. The identities and activities of

youthf

criminal gangs which operate in the ghettos.

3. The identities of unaffiliated individual

extremists tho may be plastice or advocating Facial

disturbances.

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4. Information which may be of assistance

Ishop.

isper

lodating fugitives both local and Federal

as well as

• NOV 7 1969

allahan

-recovery of stolen articles such as automobiles, weapons.

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Continental Offices (Personal Attention)

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Letter to SAC, Albany

RE: RACIAL, INFORMANTS

bank loot, narcotics and information concerning illegal

gambling activitles.

In this connection it is to be

noted that since April, 1969, our Informants have been

responsible for bringing about the arrest of 283 individuals

(195 local and 88 Federal arrests) as well as solving

63 cases. These informants also were responsible for bringing

about recoveries valued at $82,038.40.

5. Information concerning high school disturbances.

Although ghetto Informants are not connected with high schools

they may well be in a position to furnish information concerning

any individuals who live in the ghettos and who are planning

or would take advantage of disturbances in high schools.

NOTE:

See memo G. C. Moore to Mr. W. C. Sullivan,

dated 11/3/69 captioned as above, prepared by JGD: rmm.

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

*NY 1902 EDITION

3A GEN. REG. NO, 27

VUNITED STATES O

ERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

Mr. W. C. Sullivan

FROM

:G. C. Moorehen

i.."

SUBJECT GHETTO RACIAL INFORMANT PROGRAM

RACIAL MATTERS

Tolson

PoL.ouch

Haltrr..

1 - Mr.

C. D. DeLoach

liohr

Bi. hop

1 - Mr. J. P. Mohr

1°18.79005

all sh 1:

1 - Mr.

W. C. Sullivant

n: 3-1

DATE:

3/17/70

1 - Mr. N. P. Callahan

1

- Mx. W. M. Felt

1

- MI.

G. C. Moore

1 - Mx.

R. L. Ridgeway

1 - Mr. J. G. Deegan

Rover

Tavro!

Coyars

Tele. Room

Hole es -

Gandy

The attendees at the recent Specialized Training of

Bureau Personnel conferences concerning informant matters recommended

I that instructions be furnished to the field to the effect that

in addition to having ghetto informants as listening posts, a

larger percentage of these informants be given direction so that

Ithey will be actively seeking racial information on a regular basis.

The Ghetto Informant Program was instituted in July, 1967,

in order that the Bureau would have access to pertinent racial

information in the ghetto areas in anticipation of outbursts of

racial violence. This program has proven to be very successful;

The po area s

however, it was noted that some field divisions were operating

their ghetto informants as listening posts and other divisions

were actively operating the ghetto informants by giving them

positive assignments.

5-Dlepiet's

It is noted we are presently operating 4,520 ghetto

informants and it is essential that we have some operated as

listening posts but we would also achieve greater efficiency

if the greater number of these informants were given positive

assignments in the racial field.

These assignments would include

attendance at public meetings held by extremists, surveys of

extremist bookstores, verification of residence and employment

of Agitator and Security Index subjects who may live or work

in ghetto areas, identification of extremists who may be agitating

in a local area, as well as furnishing information concerning the

activities of youth gangs operating in the area when these activities

may tend to increase racial tensions. In addition, ghetto informants

because of their access to criminal information, could furnish

information concerning both Federal and local crimes.//..

Enclosure Ment

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Memorandum to Mr. W. C. Sullivan

RE: GHETTO RACIAL INFORMANT PROGRAM

RECOMMENDATION:

That attached airtel to all continental field

offices except Anchorage, Honolulu and San Juan in

accordance with the above, be approved.

Wes

This is moal in portanis.

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Airtel

3/19/70

1 - Mr. C. D. DeLoach

1 - Mr!

J. P. Mohr

1 - Mr. W.

C. Sullivan

1 - Mr. V. P. Callahan

1 - Mr. W. M. Felt

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore

1 - Mr. R. L. Ridgeway

1 - Mr. J. G. Deegan

To:

SAC, Albany

From:

Director, FBI

CHETTO RACTAT, INFORMANTS • BANESEL

RACIAL MATTERS

MAILED 6

As a result of the recent conferences concerning

racial informants held at the Seat of Government, it has

been recommended and approved that there be greater utilization

of our ghetto racial informants.

MARS 0 1970

The Ghetto Racial Informant Frogram was insticuted

in July, 1967, and at that time there was a need for developing

a network of listening posts in order that the Bureau would

have available maximum intelligence in the event of racial

orchursts. In Line with the original purpose, this program

nes proven very successful

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The attendees at the recent conferences noted that

Tolson

DeLoach

Walters -

Mohr .

Bishop

Casper

Callchan

Conrad .

Folt.

Gale

Rosen

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T'ele. Room —

Holars -

Gandy

listening posts whereas other field divisions were giving

miny of their ghetto informants positive assignments. In

order to achieve greater efficiency in our informant operations,

consideration must be given to giving many of our ghetto

informants positive assignments. These assignments should

Include but not necessarily be limited to attendance at public

meetings held by extremists, surveys of extremist bookstores,

verification of residence and employnent of Agitator and Security

+6-2542-10-196X1

2 - A11 Offices (Except Anchorages Honolulu and San Juan)

(Personal Attention)

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SEE NGAS DIACEO TWO

1970

MAIL ROOM

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Airtel to SAC, Albany

RE: GHETTO RACIAL INFORMANTS .

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Index subjects who may live or work in ghetto areas,

identification of extremists who may be agitating in a local

area, as well as furnishing information concerning the

activities of youth gangs operating in the area when these

activities may tend to increase racial tensions.

It is recognized that certain individuals presently

being operated as ghetto informants would be more useful in

their role as listening posts; therefore, they should be

continued as such.

In line with the above, each ghetto racial informant

file should be reviewed in connection with the regular review

of ghetto informant files in order to determine whether the informan

should be operated

as a listening post or whether he should be

given positive assignments as set out above.

In the future development of ghetto racial informants

you should strive to obtain quality ghetto informants,

particularly the type which can be operated so they will be

actively seeking racial information in their ghetto areas.

It is to be noted that when ghetto informants are furnishing

information on a regular basis concerning extremist activity

they should be designated as probationary racial informants

and the ghetto designation deleted. An aggressive and

Imaginative approach to the Ghetto Informant Program will

enhance the overall Racial Informant Program in every

field division by producing on a regular basis, individuals

who can be directed to positions where they will have access

to pertinent racial information on à regular baris..

NOTE:

See memorandum G. C. Moore to Mr. W. C. Sullivan,

dated 3/17/70, captioned "Ghetto Racial Informant Program,"

prepared by JGD: rmm.

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i finite

MAY 1962 EDITION

GSA GEN, REG. NO. 27

UNITED STATES GO

ERNMENT

Mèmorandum

Tolion

1001.05ch

1

-

Mr.

Ax.

1 - Mr.

J

J.

D.

DeLoach

P.

Mohr

J. Casper

TO

Max. I. Co Sullivan,

FROM :

G.

SUBJECT

DATE: March 20, 1970

1 - Mr. WiM. Felt

1

1

- Mr.

W. C. Sullivan

- Mr.

G.

C. Moore

1

- HI.

J. G. Deegan

1 - Mr. R. L. Ridgeway ...

'11,

roi

Galr

Sullivan

Tavel

Soyars

Tolo. Poor

Gandy

GHETTO INFORMANTS

RACIAL MATTERS

# 454-110

To obtain authority to revise current policy with

regard to the administrative handling of the Ghetto Informant

Program.

The Ghetto Informant Progran instituted in July, 1967,

for the purpose of providing the Bureau with in-depth racial

coverage in ghetto areas.

We currently operate 4520 ghetto

informants throughout the Nation.

This informant program is

productive with its value having

been clearly established. We

have been exploring methods to administratively streamline this

program to reduce paperwork and

correspondence; in this regard

it was suggested during a recent Specialized Training of Bureau

Personnel conference concerning informant matters that we

discontinue the classification of probationary ghetto informants

permit Special Agents in Charge to authorize and supervise

all Ghetto informants within their respective territories requir

ing that only a number count be included in the monthly racial

informant progress letter.

Current, policy. requires that removal of the proba-

tionary status on ghetto informants be on Bureau authority

aîter notification that specific requirements have been met.

Proposed plan eliminates necessity for the probationary status

and will place all ghetto informants in one classification

upon completion of necessary requirements on SAC approval.

The recommended procedure will materially reduce correspondence

between the field and the Bureau.

Additionally above

recommendation eliminates the necessity for the currently

required two-week contact with probationary ghetto informants

which

was necessary at the beginning of the program and will

place all ghetto informants under a thirty-day contact rule

which we feel is more realistic at this time.

7/

• Recommended changes will in no way affect current

Bureau instructions concerning Informants operating

nection with educational institutions.

ARR GOR 7970

Enclosure

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*P* Memorandum to Mr. W. C. Sullivan

RE:

GHETTO INFORMANTS

RECOMMENDATION:

If approved attached letter will be sent to all

Special Agents in Charge in accordance with the above. If

approved appropriate manual changes will be prepared.

Jak

uset

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OPTIONAT TORM NO, 10

MAY 1902 EDITION

5030-106 5

GSA GEN, REG. 110, 27

UNITED STATES CE YERNMENT

Memorandum

Tolron

Dol-oach

Waltere

Mont

1 - Mr.

C. D.

DeLoach

1 - Mr.

J.

P.

Mohr

1 - Mr. W.

Sullivan

TO

: Mr. W. C. Sullivan,

DATE: 3-20-70

For en

Sullivan

Tavel

PROM: GA Go MOORE

1

- Mr.

J.

Casper

Soyars

Tole. Poor.

1

Mr.

W.

M.

Felt

Holaes

Gandy

1

Mr. Go

SUBJECT:

C.

Moore

'GHETTO INFORMANTS

1

Mr o

J.

Go

Deegant

RACIAL MATTERS

#568.2-10

Mr. R. Iu Ridgeway lie. Mister,

To obtain authority to revise current policy with regard

to maintenance of subfiles concerning ghetto informants.

As a result of recent specialized training of Bureau

personnel conferences concerning racial matters, it was recomnended

that the maintenance of field office subfiles concerning ghetto in-

formants be left to the option of the Spacial Agent in Charge (SAC).

Current policy requires that reports written or oral

(reduced to writing) from racial informants including ghetto

informants be filed in a field office subfile. Many ghetto

informants serve only as "listening posts" and often furnish only]

information to the effect all is quiet. This type of information

is considered positive information and

according to current re-

quirements a copy of the report should be placed in the informant

subfile along with a copy in the racial situation control file.

In view of the nature of "listening postl type infor-

mation it is believed sufficient to place a copy of the report in

the racial situation control file, thereby eliminating the

necessity for its inclusion in a subfile.

The above policy change

is considered a streamlining device materially reducing paper work

currently involved in the maintenance of the ghetto filesand will

increase the efficiency of our operation.

RECOMMENDATION:

5- Del

that the attached SAl Letter in accordance with/above

be approved and sent to all SACs.

If approved, appropriate

Manual changes will be prepared.

Enclosure- d the

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(D) GHETTO INFORMANTS - RACIAL MATTERS -- As a result of re-

cent conferences concerning racial informants held at the Seat of Govern-

ment, it has been recommended and approved that ghetto informants be

approved on the authority of the Special Agent in Charge and that the

probationary status of these informants will no longer be necessary.

Current policy requires that before a ghetto informant can be removed

from a probationary status the Bureau must be advised that certain

specific requirements have been satisfied; thereafter, Bureau authori-

zation is given to remove the probationary status of the informant. You

will no longer be required to advise the Bureau of the identity of the

ghetto informants and your only requirement will be to give the number

of ghetto informants currently being operated by your office at the time

you submit your monthly racial informant status report.

Current investigation required concerning development

of ghetto informants will remain in effect and it will be the responsi-

bility of each SAC to assure the necessary requirements are fulfilled

before approving these informants.

In addition to the above change it will no longer be necessary

to contact any ghetto informants on a two-week basis as was required in

the handling of probationary ghetto informants. You are now required

to contact ghetto informants on a 30-day basis.

The above changes do not affect your requirements to ob-

tain Bureau authority concerning ghetto informants who will be utilized

in connection with educational institutions.

The above changes should materially ease the administrative

handling of your Ghetto Informant Program and provide you with more

time to develop additional productive ghetto informants throughout your

territory.

Appropriate Manual changes are forthcoming.

ORIGINAL FILED

APR 6 1970

3/31/70

SAC LETTER 70-17

54 APR 8 1970

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E) RACIAL INFORMANTS - GHETTO INFORMANTS -- As a result of recent

racial informant conferences held at the Seat of Government, a recom-

mendation was made and approved giving the Special Agent in Charge

(SAC) the option of maintaining subfiles concerning ghetto informants.

As you are aware, current policy concerning subfiles relating

to ghetto informants requires that a subfile be maintained on all ghetto

informants regardless of whether or not they are furnishing only "listen-

ing post"' type information. Effective immediately, the maintenance of a

subfile for your ghetto informants is being left to the option of the SAC.

There is little reason to maintain a subfile on those ghetto informants

who are used primarily as "listening posts" and furnish information con-

cerning attitudes and tensions within a ghetto area. It will suffice to

place a copy of the report (FD-209) in the racial situation control file,

thereby eliminating its inclusion in a subfile.

Subfiles may be necessary in those instances when ghetto

informants are reporting valuable substantive information.

Appropriate Manual change forthcoming.

3794

ORIGINAL FILED IN

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103

. APR 6

1970

3/31/70.

SAC LETTER 70-17

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TO

FROM

SUBJECT::

UrIUNAL FURM NO, TO

MAY 1962 EDITION

5010-106

GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27

UNITED STATES G ERNMENT

Memorandum

1 - Mr.

C.

D. DeLoach

1 - Mr. W.

C. Sullivan

: Mr. W. C. Sullivan

DATE: 7-17-70

: G. G. Moorel

1 - Mr. G.

C. Moore

1. - Mr. J. G. Deegan

Tolson

f'eloach

Halters

wohr

142. i ap

(ailahan

Conrad

l'elt.

Galr

Rosen

Sullivan:

Soyal s

Tolo. Room.

Holnes.

Gandy

•GHETTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

RACIAL MATTERS

.,*.

This is to justify the continuance of captioned program

in view of the fact that this program is producing substantial

accomplishments in the racial field on a regular basis ea

the Ghetto Informant Program was instituted by memorandum

G. C. Moore to Mr. W. C. Sullivan, dated 10-11-67, captioned

"Racial Informants, Racial Matters." A ghetto informant is an

individual who resides or works in an area described as a ghetto

and can furnish pertinent general racial information. At the

present time we are operating 5,178 ghetto informants and as of

6-1-69 we were operating 4,067 ghetto informants. This is an

increase of 1,1ll ghetto informants in the past year.

During the past year ghetto informants have been responsible

not only for obtaining valuable racial intelligence in the ghetto

areas but also for bringing about the arrest of 76 individuals, 43

on Federal charges and 33 on local charges. In addition, these

informants were responsible for solving 88 other cases, nine of

which were Federal and 79 local as well as bringing about

recoveries valued in excess of $67,660. The types of cases

involved in this were bank robberies, mail robberies, stolen

automobiles, deserters, narcotics, assaults and general fugitive

matters.

As to the racial intelligence furnished by ghetto

informants during the past year it has been responsible for not

only preventing racial violence in certain areas but also for

identifying those individuals who have perpetrated violent acts

in connection with racial disturbances. These informants have

also furnished information concerning acquisitions of firearms

by racial extremists as well as information concerning individuals

who were attempting to form Black Panther groups in certain areas.

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Memorandum to Mr. W. C. Sullivan

RE: GHETTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

Each continental field office operates ghetto informants

and the analysis of this program definitely shows that the

values achieved from the program as set out above justifies

the continuance of this program. Continued emphasis will be

put on this program.

ACTION:

If approved, this program will be continued and

rejustified in July, 1971.

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OPTIONAL PORM NO. 10

5010-108 8

MAY 1962 EDITION

GSA GEN. REG, NO, 27

UNITED STATES C

EVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

: Mr. C. D. Brennan

FROM : G. C. MOOIgeN

SUBJECT:

RACIAL INFORMANIS - .

GHETTO INFORMANTS

RACIAL MATTERS

1 - Mr. W. C. Sullivan

1

- Mr. C. D. Brennan

DATE: 10-27-70

1

- Mr. G. C. Moore

1

- Mr.

J. G. Deegan

Breman, C.D.g

Callahan -

Casper

Conrad

Felt .-

Gale

Rosen

Tavel

Walters --

Soyars ...

Tele. Room .

Ilolmes

Gandy

In accordance with the Director's request the

5- DeliAn

following is set forth to show the difference between a

racial informant and a ghetto informant

A racial informant is an individual who is

turnishing information on a confidential basis concerning

extremist groups (black or white) as well as information

concerning individuals who are members of these groups.

A ghetto informant is an individual who lives

or works in' a ghetto

ea and has access to information

regarding the racial situation and racial activities in

his area which he furnishes to the Bureau on a confidential

basis.

The difference between the above types of informants

is that the sacre hef enters targeted to arise trement

furnishes genéral racial information and is not a member of

an extremist group.

#6-2514-111-2191

At the present time we are operating 953 racial

informants and 6,024 ghetto informants.

The combination

of these two types of sources gives us a combined total of

the Bureau.

6,977 individuals who are furnishing Facial information to

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ACTION:

Cs for your informatson.

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OrMONAL LOKM NO, 10

MAY 1982 EDITION

3010-100

GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27

UNITED STATES G

"ERNMENT

Memorandum

1 - Mr.

C. Sullivan

1 - Mr. J. P. Mohr

1 - Mr. C. D. Brennan

'TO

: Mr. C. D. Brennart

DATE: 5-10-71

FROM : G. C. Moorel E

SUBJECT:

RACIAL INFORMANTS

tooth ta

RACIAL MATTERS

1 - MI. W. M. Felt

1 - Mr.

J. J. Casper

1 - Mr.

Go C. Moore

1 - Mr. H. E. Helgeson

1 - Mr. J. G. Deegan

Tolson

Sullivan

Mohr ..

Bishop .

Brennaw. C.D.

Callahan

Casper

Conrad

Dalbey

Felt

Gale

Rosen

Tavel

Walters

Soyurs

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gan dy

"To"öbtain approval for attached airtel to all field

offices concerning the advising of the Bureau of symbol

numbers assigned to ghetto racial informants.

5-Pldpts

SAC Letter 71-19 (C) dated 5-4-71 set out that a

symbol number designation should be afforded to all

individuals from the time any steps are taken to develop

them as any type of Bureau source. This letter instructed

that the Bureau should be advised concerning the symbol

number assigned by secure teletype.

Tie

Ghetto informants are approved by the authority

of the Special Agent in Charge and the identity of the

ghetto informant is not normally furnished to the Bureau.

In such cases as it is necessary for the Bureau to obtain

the identity of a particular ghetto informant, this is done

by individual communication.

Accordingly, it is not believed necessary for the

field to advise the Bureau of the symbol numbers

assigned

to individual ghetto informants.

ACTION:

That attached airtel instructing the field not to

advise Bureau of the symbol numbers assigned to ghetto

informants unless an unusual situation occurs be approved.

101465-11-71

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5-11-71

Airtel

To: SAC, Albany

From: Director, FBI

RACIAL, INFORMANTS - GENERAl

RACIAL MATTERS

1 - Mr. W. C. Sullivan

1

~ MI. J.

1

P. Mohr

- MI.

C.

D. Brennan

1

1

- Mr. W. M. Felt

- MI.

J.

J. Casper

1.

- Mr. G. C. Moore

1

- MY. H. E. Helgeson

1 - Mr. J. G. Deegan

Reference is made to SAC Letter 71-19 (C)

dated 5-4-71 captioned "Informant Designations - Security

of Resident Agencies."

The information contained in referenced SAC Letter

pertains to racial informants; however, do not furnish

the Bureau the symbol numbers assigned to ghetto informants

unless an unusual circumstance exists.

2 - All Offices

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TO

FROM

SUBJECT

MAY 1982 EDITION

GSA GEN, REG, NO. 27

UNITED STATES

/VERNMENT

Memorandum •

Mr. C. D. Brendant

G. C. Hookerl

GHETTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

RACIAL MATTERS

1

- Mr.

C. Sullivan,

1

- Mr.

J.

Mohr

1 - Mx.

C.

D. Brennan

DATE: 7/4/71

1

Mr.

T. E. Bishop

1

MT.

J.

H. Gale

1

-

Mr:

R.

D. Cotter

1

- Mr.

G.

C. Moore

1

• - Mir. J. G. Deegan

C'onrac

Dalhey‹

Fell*

Gale .

Rosen

Tavel

Walters

Soyars

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Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gandy

Purpose of this memorandum is to advise concerning

the racial Ghetto Informant Program in respect to the article

which appeared in Sunday's 7/4/71 edition of "The Washington

Post" highlighting this Program.

"The Washington Post" article captioned "Analysis

of Stolen FBI Documents Provides Glimpse of Bureau at Work,"

(copy of which is attached), sets out the Bureau instituted

a new program "ghetto informants" to cover the ghettos of

America. The analysis in the article is based on the

stolen documents from the Media, Pennsylvania, Resident Agency.

The article sets forth that some of the specific

assignments were to attend and report on open meetings of

know or suspected black extremists, visit black Afro-type

bookstores to determine if extremist literature is available

and report on changes of the attitudes of the Negro community

toward the white community which may lead to racial violence.

The Ghetto Informant Program was instituted in

October, 1967, by memorandum dated 10/11/67 from G. C. Moore

to Mr. W. C. Sullivan captioned "Racial Informant, Racial Matters."

It was recommended and approved that the Bureau develop sources

living or working in ghetto areas who are in a position to

keep the Bureau advised of situations of potential violence.

This was necessary because of our responsibility of developing

racial intelligence concerning black extremists who could

foment: racial violence in the ghetto areas. 1'70 -ê'.

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hui.

Riche

of repul

"ek.

Memorandum to Mr. C. D. Brennan

Re: Ghetto Informant Program

This Program has been productive in furnishing racial

intelligence information which has been responsible for not

only preventing racial violence but also identifying individuals

who have perpetrated act of violence during racial disturbances,

identifying individuals attempting to sell explosives,

individuals who participated in firebombings as well as

reporting on the activities while racial disturbances were

occurring.

In addition, these ghetto informants along with all

our racial informants

from January to May 31, 1971, were

responsible for bringing about the arrest of 237 individuals,

on both local and Federal charges, 64 af which were FBI

fugitives, as well as being responsible for the recovery of

$63,865 in stolen merchandise.

OBSERVATIONS:

The Ghetto Informant Program is a sound program even

if the liberal press such as "The Washington Post" using

stolen documents attempts to imply that the Bureau through

this Program is checking on every black living in a ghetto

area. Such a task would be impossible. At the present time

we have 6,301 ghetto informants throughout the U.S. These

are mostly Negro individuals who are cooperating with the

Bureau in order to help fight the extremist and criminal

elements in their neighborhoods which jeopardize and disrupt

the law abiding Negro citizen.

This Frogram is analyzed on a regular basis through

field inspections, inspection of the Seat of Government and

through supervision by the Domestic Intelligence Division.

In view of the need for racial intelligence that is provided

by the Program and its productivity, we will continue to

operate it in accordance with Bureau standards.

ACTION: For information.

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Tolson

Sullivan

Mohr

Bishop

Brennan, C.D.

Callahan

Casper

Conrad

Dalbey

Felt

Gale

Rosen

Tavel

Walters

Soyars

Tele. Room

Holmes

Gandy

Analysis of Stolen FBI Documents

Provides Glimpse of Bureau at Work

By William Greider

tion-to-station collect, in Illi-

But, this date is not la-

Washington Post Staff Writer

nois.

What the United States

He asked her to send him

beled as a security matter.

goernment knows about

$17 so he could come home

In the shorthand designa-

to visit. She said she would.

tion of the bureau, Russell

Russell

and his

friends

would fill a book and, some-

His

mother

tried to per-

and the other Black Panth-

suade Russell to get out of

ers

are classified

as

"1/977"

where deep in the files, it

the

Black

Panther Party.

ases. Their activities con

probably does.

She was unsuccessful.

Matter an "KV -for Racia

One wintry day last Feb-

These details from the pri-

ruary, for instance, the gov-

vate sives of Russe 1 and his

ernment learned that San.

associates

Black

See BUREAU, A14, Col. 1 :

dra (called Russell. Russell

Panther

headquarters

told her that there was no

hea?

Philadelphia

were secured,

in

their Philadelphia

without their knowledge, by

office and that they had

no

confidential informant

money.

coded

PH 1209-R* by

Delores

called,

t00,

and

Federal Bureau of Investiga-

stated that her baby was due

tion. The asterisk indicates

in four months.

electronic

surveillance,

Russell

left

message

tap on the telephone.

with Eileen to tell Smitty to

Presumably,

tell Montae to be at a staff

the

govern-a

ment

gathered this intelli-

meeting.

Dan

gence in the interest of na-

tional security, to defend it-

about a truck and Doc

self against the revolution.

called Dante about it. Geral-

The Washinston Post A -

Times Herald

The Washington Daily News

The Evening Star (Washington)

The Sunday Star (Washington)

Daily News (New York) -

Sunday News (New York) -

New York Post

The New York Times

The Daily World _

The New Leader

The Wall Street Joumal

The National Observer -

People's World

Date -7-4-21

!

LNCLOSURE

201

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Analysis of Stolen Records

Gives

Glimpse of FBI at Work

' • ' Assoclated Prese

no reta, a, tote, her sonds were totes.

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BUREAU, From

They arespratched by

Philadelphia

field office's

by the Philadelphia field of-

fice's "Racial Squad."

"Any dissemination of this

information outside the Bu-

reau

must

be

adequately

paraphrased,"

the meoran-

dum

warned,

"in

order to

protect this highly sensitive

source."

Unfortunately for the bu-

reau, the memo was dissemi-

nated in the most unortho-

dox way-with its raw tone

of tedious snooping unpara-

phrased-by burglars

who

broke into an FBI office

at

Media,

Pa., March 8. They

stole 800 to 1,000 documents

that night; approximately 10

per cent of them have since

been made public, copied

and sent to various newspa-

pers which have described

them in a series of articles.

Considered

documents

offer the public and

unprecedented

glimpse of how the U.S. gov-

erriment watches its citizens

—particularly hlack citizens.

For, while many may con

sider it natural enough for

the FBI to keep an eye on

the Panther's,

documents establish clearly

that the racial surveillance

is a general activity,

blan-.

keting black neighborhoods

and organizations, assigning

file members and

intelli-

gence folders to thousands

of people and places-from

the Liberation

School

to

Wimpy's Cafe in North Pila-

delphia to the Church of the

Advocate on 18th Street.

The Media papers also

provide

into the bureaucracy of citi-

zen surveillance-the moun

tain of paperwork, the me. :

iculous cataloguing of per

sonal and political minutiae,

• the international incentives

spving rather than curtail it..

cull are described in the pe-

facts, nla'm."

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Attempting to draw gener-

alizations from the stolen

parers is a perilous exer-

cise, because the press and

public have been

shown

only a fraction of what was

burglarized. The clandestine

that calls itself the

"Citizens Commission to In-

vestigate the FBI"

has been selective in its dis-

tribution-in some cases, re-

vealing only

parts of docu-

FBI memo, which

first reading seems to reveal

investigative harassment or

unjustified invasion of pri-

vacy, could well be-if other

accompanying

documents

were available-part of legi-

surveillance in pur-

suit of crime and criminals.

In that gense; the Media

revelations

are

inherently

unfair to the Bureau. There

is no way for the agency to

refute many of the implica-

tions

without opening

its

confidential files 1o puflic

inspection.

In

addition,

because the

papers are confidential, the

overall impression is inèvi-

tably one of subterfuge-the

feeling

that the

FBI has

been

caught doing

some

thing it isn't supposed to be

doing.

Actually,

the docu.

ments do not speak to that

questicin. The FBI contends

always that its investigative

activities, past and present,

are in accordance with in-

structions from the Justice

Department and the Attor-

ney General. Nothing in the

But, while the Media bur-

glars have been selective in

what they showed the pub-

lic, so have the federal offi-

cials. Both the FBI and the

•Justice Department. have sc

far refused to make public,

even to congressional

quiries, any of the official

criteria, guidelines and di

rectives which they contend

the methods

scope of FBI surveillance.

one point a wrist e sen

cial denied that such guide

later eeri ed them ments

tensive.

L'o explain surveillance in

black neighberhoode. and to

justify it, the assistant attor-

ney general for internal se-

curity, Robert Mardian, has

from a 1967 memorandum

by then Attorney General

Ramsey Clark, a Democrat

who more recently has been

a critic of government intru

sions on civil liberties. The

by ilself,

like a sweeping directive to

spy on American Negroes:

"It is imperative that th

department seek to obtaii

the most comprehensive in-

telligence possible regard

ing organized or other pur

poseful stimulation of do

mestic dissention, civil dis-

orders and riots. To carry

out these responsibilities

we must make full use of

and constantly endeavor to

increase and refine the in-

telligence available to us,

both from internal and ex.

ternal sources, concerning

organizations and indiviru

als throughput the countr

. Who may play a role in r

ther instigating or spreading

disorders or in nreventing

or checking them.'

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## Page 375

But the Justice Depart-

ment has declined to release

the entire text of Clark's

memorandum or the other

accompanying directives as

well as any of the guidelines

which the, incumbent Attor-

ney General has issued on

Clark acknowledges that

he gave such an order, but

his memory is vague about

what restrictions, if

scope of the

surveillance.

The purpose, he said, was to

• develop more reliable intel-

ligence about urban riot sit-

uations so that the federal

government could make a

measured response-a move

also recom-

mended by the liberal-ap-

Clark also wanted to settle

the politically volatile ques-

tion of whether a national

conspiracy lay behind the

urban disorders. "Of course,

we never found one," he

"We felt first, a high obli.

gation to be on top of that

situation,"

Clark recalled,

"and, second, that the bu-

reau was not doing an ade-

quate job. On methods, we

may have been a little loose.

I just don't know."

Clark feels that if all of

the memoranda were availa-

ble they would show that he

did not issue an open-ended

order without limitations. In

the absence of those official

guidelines, however, the Me-

dia documents, despite their

offices, some generalizations

Bookstores, churches, sa-

loons, storefront community

organizations, campuses and

student organizations-all

apparently are fair game if

they bear the prefix "Afro"

or if they become classified

through

some unrevealed

process as "black militant"

or "militant extremist." It is

almost as if the governmen

lecided to ipy on all law

yers who engage in politics

because, as (veryone knows,

some

lawyers in politics

turn out to be crooks.

NW 68262 Docld:32989648 Page 375

The memoranda prescrib-

ing the racial surveillance

sound like instructions for

agents being sent to a for-

eign country

and, indeed,

only a handful of the FBI's

agents were black when the

escalation in surveillance oc-

curred in 1968 (fewer than 2

per cent of the more than

8,000

agents

are

black

One directive from Phila-

delphia's special agent in

charge (the SAC in bureau

parlance) even told the 180

agents where to go in search

productivity from the ghetto

developed by

each individual office."

The SAC gave the ad-

dresses of 10 bars and cafes

three bookstores,

and the headquarters of five

Among nine specific assign-

ments for informants were

• "Attend and report on

open meetings of known or

suspected black

extremist

ors nisions Afro-American

"Visit

type bookstores for the pur-

pose of determining if mili-

tant extremist literature is

available therein and, if so,

to identify the owners, oper.

ators and clientele of such

stores ...

"Identify

black extre-

mist militants who attempt

o influence the Negro com

nunity and report on the ef

Leet oReport on changes in

• "Report on

the attitude of the Negro

community toward the white

community which may lead

Come to an i tra a

powers

Negro militant movement.

may

be

given

ment of reporting on the

general mood of the Negro,

mmunity concerning su

ceptibility to foreign infl

nce whether this be froi

frican nations in the forn

of Pan-Africanism, from the

Soviet or «Citinese commu

nist bloc nations, or from

other nations."

The directive closed with

a reminder to plan ahead:

"The Bureau has also in

we immedi

ately ascertain

Negro informants, including

ghetto informants, which in-

formants are planning to

enter college this fall and

would be in a position to in-

intrate blewere do

sires that we furnish them

with the identities of these

informants and the colleges

they plan to attend."

What the FBI wanted to

find out-and presumably

still seeks--was

much the solution

the identity of

criminals, but the answer to

a highly complicated social-

political question that has

baffled the most sophisti-

cated urban investigators:

when and where would the

next riot occui?

An earlier memo, dated in

late February, 1968, outlined

the problem "for Philadel-

phia agents:

"It is a major part of our

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## Page 376

vance,

at least

to

This

new

meant, in

every

planned,

is human

responsibility

demonstration

of

does

accur,

not a riot

the

Bureau

and

the

vised

each

expects

come

coverage

to

informant

every two

and

AWLAVAN

any

black neighborhood:

"Racial Informant-Ghetto."

They would be anyone, white

or black,

who happened to

have contact in the "ghetto,"

from taxi drivers and liquor

store clerks to janitors and

bill

collectors.

These

"Ghetto Informants" would

be distinct from the FBI's

regular "Racial Informants"

who were infiltrating "blac's

nationalist and black revolu-

tionary groups." Each agent.

was

directed to bring back.

at least one "ghetto inform-

ant".

cover

of

cise in expanded paperwork.

NW 68262 Docld:32989648-Page-376

ington,

were

siderably.

reau's

SOG

ment)

were given a

tal's black

least

six

ants" apiece.

guys on the

with

IOrMEr

sh-

in

es

other

m-

here,

as

that

they

much more

They

Squad

made

agents,

for

surveil

was

ever

tremendous

"informants"

and only

Months

the

agent

follow-up

withdrawing

ant"

longer

then sub-

mit new names. That, the

informant - sil

classified as "potential"

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## Page 377

learier,

Muhammad

yatta,

has

specializeu

very public controntations

over such issues as church

"reparations" to black peo-

ple.

Kenyatta's

activities

have been well covered by

the local press and the Phil-

adelphia police.

At least two racial inform-

ants - PH897-R and PH

307-R- were providing the

FBI with reports on the pri-

vate coming-and-going

of

Kenyatta as recently as Feb-

ruary. None of the informa-

tion contained in the reports

distributed by

the

Media'

burglars suggests that Ken-

yatta is moving away from

clandestine subversion or

On the contrary, one in-

stronger organization which

groups in the city of Phila-

delphia." The FBI learned,

of the l prospective

chairmen for 10 subcommit-

ranging from Church

Relationships to

Means. The planning makes

Kenyatta sound more like a

PTA chairman than a revo-

except for two of

his subcommittees - Tacti-

cal, described by the inform-

ant as reparations and con-

frontation, and Defense, de-

self-defense

legal defense.

To learn more about this

and his organization,

the FBI turned to his bank

and the telephone company,

both of which were coopera-

tive. The Southeast National

Bank provided copies of can-

checks and monthly

Two former agents who

servece togother

Washington field office's Ra-

cial Squad agreed that sur-

veillance of black groups

broadly,

from their bureau jobs with

about it. One of them was so

disgusted that it led to his

resignation. The other found

the work fascinating and ed

"It was very racist," said

one of them.

"The bureau

was interested in anything

or anyone that said black. If

I were to start an organiza-

tion

called

Friends

of

Blacks,' chances are I would

beinvestigated. You

couldn't convince them that

they had no right to investi-

gate all over the lot willy-

nilly."

The second agent, his for-

mer colleaque, did not argue

with this description of the

scope, but insisted that the

Joena for it).

mentary as they per, do not

sed that sort of surveil.

agents with expertethat in

other cities suggest

was the common practice,

not the exception.

NW 68262 Docld:32989648 Page 377

fillance was not "racist"

Ince other

"squads were at

work covering white groups

with

equal vigor, particu-

larly New Left dissidents.

"It was

something new

and interesting to me," he

recalled. "I saw things dif-

ferently, things I'd never

chael. He was a damn good

speaker. If he could find his

cause,

he could be a great

leader."

Several former

agents

added another distinction.

Prior to the urban riots, bu-

reau agents followed various

civil rights groups, always

on the pretext of potential

foreign

attachments.

Offi-

cially, they were investigat

ing to see if the civil rights

movement was being infil-

trated by Communists under

foreign domination.

After

1967, the exagents said, that

distinction was dropped and

any group which might be

characterized as "black mili-

tant" or "extremist" became

a subject of concern in its

this probably

would shock many of the

who are being watched. For

years, various civil rights

have complained

about the FBI, even before

surveillance

stimulated by the riots.

• Some of them insisted

that the real purpose was to

destroy their organizations

by stimulating paranoia-

fear of infiltration which

makes fellow members sus-

splinters a group into fac-.

in the FBI's successful pene-

n so con recting the

li

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## Page 378

"There was a p.'etty gen-

eral consensus that more in-

terviews with these subjects

and hangers-on are in order

for plenty of reasons,

chief

of which are it will enhance

the paranoia endemic

in

these circles and

will fur-

ther serve to get the point

across there is an FBI agent

behind every mailbox."

On the record, the present

administration has said that

its racial intelligence-gather-

ing related to civil disturb-

ances is a continuition, with

a few refinement,

of what

was started under Ramsey

Clark and the

Democrats.

Privately,

Justice

Depart-

ment officials have hinted

on several occasions that At-

torney

General

John

N.'

Mitchell has actually been

more

they have tritive,

though

offered no evi.

ence of that.

fragmentary disclo

sures from the Media files

suggests the fontrary. Stir-

red by the can/pus disorders

Ings and burnings,

the

bu-

reau ordered all of its 59

field officos to investigate

and, if possible, to infiltrate

every black student organi-

zation in the country, not

just at the campuses where

disorders had occurred, but

four-year college

and junior college.

dated Nov. 4, 1970, a period

when campuses were quiet,

but the tone is urgent. It

linked campus trouble in-

volving black students with

"influence and control by vi-

olence-prone Black Panther

Party and other extremists."

The order indicated that the

bureau was increasing and

re-emphasizing an

surveillance which already

had been opened.

"We must target inform-

velop information regarding

es basis to fulfill our

immediately,

1l BSU's and similar orgai

izations organized to project

nutes ta a da criticism, t

" with ad-

bly a couple

thousand

were

but only a

NW 68262 Docld:32989648 Page 378

ling

Unions.

the FBI

three

about the

orandum

sources

"de-

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## Page 379

on these individuals so that

this office is asage of their

identity and background."

The incident frames a cru-

cial question about the FBI

surveillance,

not just

of

black spying but of political

black organizations, but of

political

dissidents

gener-

ally: when does the spying

one accented the idea

that the FBI has a right at

least to look into any and all

organizations

probable cause" to be what

it regards as potentially sub-.

crime or disorder,

sumably the agency

some procedure for

taking a "first look" to test

its-suspicions.

"probable cause"

be unfounded,

then the case would be

stopped, ideally, the dossier

destroyed. The case of Penn-

The

informant conclud-

ed: "It would appear that

they

consider themselves

'intellectual revolutionaries.'

but are not organizational

types and not personally ac-

tivists." Despite that assess-

ment, the agent's memoran-

dum closes with instructions

to open and assign a new se-

curity case on the Bernheim

Commune.

In a similar vein, a 1969

memo

indicates

that

the

government is interested in

infiltrating a meeting of the

War Resisters International

at Haverford College for po-

litical propaganda purposes

in connection with the Paris

Peace talks, not to detect

potential crime.

The organization is a radi-

cal pacifist league which has

propaganda for several gen-

erations. Its meeting at Hav-

suggests that, on the con-

trary, the igents keep the

files active, even when they

jubject is harm-

The Media documents pro-

vide no conclusive answer to

this question, but they do

contain a series of similar

exumples of the FBI men

passing the threshhold of an

initial investigation without

accepting the negative re-

sults as grounds for closing

In one bizarre case, the

Philadelphia agents

some energy tracking down

Norman John Shore after an

and public,

memo alerted 22 "security

informants."

"Determine its scope and

whether or not there are

any indications it will gener-

anti-U.s..

ganda," the orders said. "Be

most discreet in handling

this matter."

Former FBI agents, asked

about their own experiences,

express conflicting views on

this question. Several think

the FBI is reasonably care-

ful about checking out a "se-

curity" or "racial"

then dropping the case if it

are eliminaled by the firs

look, said lane ex-agent. "

took they're doing a pretty

dealt with Shore's

But others disagree rather

strongly. The system which

agents learned "that the sub-

ject was only 14 years old,

they decided ito

case-but switched their in-

they describe never forgets

comes under

hey contend, it is'hardt

scribed am eXamp agent de-

"In practice, Joe Doaks

confidential informant, PH

948-S, recounted his evening

mune," chatting

gives a speech. He says it':

about time forja revolutio

n this country. So we take

look at him and determine

that, hes a straight guy, just

'got carried away, no bomk

way in an adjoining

was / thrower.

room. The men and sonie of

women were already the

off individual sur-

veillance files as "intyrnal

security" cases;

Women's Liberation.

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"But then you can't close

investigation,

ground, to make sure he,

okay. Meanwhile, maybe he

makes another speech some.

where and the bureau or an-

other field office asks, 'Who

is this guy?'.

makes a public name for

himself, it's almost impossi

ble to close it."

Some of the bureaucratic

pressure that the ex-agents

cite is evident in the Media

an on be sit the am

credit" for his piece of the

even if another

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squad made the final ""ust.

In addition, when the

ints

were

ordered to ob

at

least one "ghetto informant"

apiece,

the field office ac

knowledged that this might

be impossible for some, but

they should protect them-

selves against possible criti-

"If an individual RA (resi-

dent agent)

covers only a

county which does not en-

any municipality

containing a ghetto, so spec-

ify by memorandum form

RA's error folder, so that he

will not. be charged with

failure to perform."

With that sort,of encour-

agement, it would seem nat-

ural for a special agent to

spread the fruits of his in-

as broadly as

possible. Indeed,

demonstrate the great pro-

liferation of paper recording

and disseminating even in-

significant discoveries.

The Philadelphia

rity" investigation of Jac-

of the Wisconsin congress-

though it discovered

derogatory

her, was forwarded for files

in Washington,

Seven copies of a report

on a University of Califor-

nia student were distributed

to files across the country

repeating the allegation that

she is "an inveterate Marx-

ist revolutionist,"

the field investigation failed

to substantiate that.

A student at the Univer-

sity of Maryland's Eastern

Shore campus was investi-

gated as a "black national-

ist" and described as a "con-

port went to dossiers on him

agency keeping an eye on

people and organizations lit-

erally for decades on the

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One memorandum,

instance, notes that the FBI

maintaits ar interest in

lished" and public antiwar

groups as the Women's In-

Peace and Freedom, SANE

and the American Friends

Service Committee-but

agents were instructed not

to mix them with New Left

groups who were more dan-

"violent and

terroristic-minded young an-

In one instance, the FBI

reached back in its collec-

Agents in Washington were

trying to establish

American employee at an in-

ternatiónar'organization

here as a double agent to

py on Cuba. In their search

of his background, they dis-

covered that his brother was

a Communist candidate fol

post in a Maritime

Union election, held on the

docks of New Orleans in

In still another example

from the Media papers, the

Philadelphia

scanning the background o

a Quaker pacifist,

engineer, who had invited a

Czech folklore

se in the

United States in 1966. In the.

files, they found a variety of

items l1961 report that the

Quakerl and his wife were

on the addressograph plates

of the Fair Play for Cuba

Committee in New York.

• A 1957 report that that

them as.

are cited

Maybe the thousands of

organizations

which the FBI is now, cata-

logying antiwar, black mil-

itart, New Left radical-will

be handled differently, but

the Media documents .sug-

gest strongly that the dos.

siers will follow these peo-

ple for many years, regard

less of their political activi-

ties or the

rity" problems of the futurep

agent remarked,

sent bumark", e fosmel

tendeny never to purge it

files,"

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TO

UNITED STATES C

ERNMENT

Memorandum

: Mr. Elo S. Milletp

FROM

1

Mr.

C. Sullivan

1

Mr.

P.

Mohr

1 - Mr. E. S. Miller

DATE: 9-20-71

1 - Mr.

J' J. Casper

]

Mr.

K. Ponder

1

• • MI. Go Co MOOTE

1

• Mr.

R.

L. Ridgeway

1 - Mr. J. G. Deegan

'Tolson -

Felt -

Sullivan

Mohr -

Bishop

Miller,

Callahan

Caspor

Conrad

Dalbey

Cleveland

Ponder -

Rosen

Tavel

Walters

Soyars -

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gandy

SUBJECT: GHETTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

EXTREMIST MATTERS

a,4-9000 area

In order to increase the productivity of the Ghetto

Informant Program, there is attached for approval an airtel to

all continental field offices instructing that each Special Agent

in Charge (SAC) thoroughly evaluate the Ghetto Informant Program

in his respective division and submit recommendations for

improving the program in line with the guidelines set forth by

the Bureau.

The Ghetto Informant Program was instituted 10-11-67.

A ghetto informant is an individual who resides or works in an

area described as a ghetto and can furnish general information

concerning extremist activity.

When originally instituted, the

ghetto informant was mainly a listening post; however, with the

change in extremist activities, a good number of these informants

were given positive assignments, which assignments definitely

increased the productivity in certain field divisions.

At the present time we are operating 6,541 ghetto

informants. This is a valuable reservoir of individuals who

"should be elevated into positions in extremist organizations.

In addition, by increasing the productivity of the ghetto

informants, the Bureau will be in a position of obtaining

additional

criminal statistics.

It is to be noted that in addition to obtaining

information concerning extremist activities, the ghetto informants

along with other extremist informants since January 1, 1971, have

been responsible for bringing about the arrest of 445 individuals on

both local and Federal charges, 127 of which were FBI fugitiva,

Enclosure - Sent 9-22-11

EX-102 REC-45 170-7-3921

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Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

RE: GHETTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

well as being responsible for the recovery of $193,181.28 in

stolen merchandise.

With the increase in extremist activity as

seen by the disturbances in penal institutions, the unprovoked

attacks against police and the definite trend concerning

guerrilla warfare throughout the U.S., we must accelerate our

penetration of extremist groups.

Accordingly, in order to fully utilize our vast

reservoir of ghetto informants, it is believed each SAC should

be instructed to evaluate the Ghetto Informant Program in his

division along the following lines.

1. Ascertain the number of ghetto informants that

have been elevated into extremist organizations. 2. Determine

what percentage of the ghetto informants are given positive

assignments on a regular basis. 3. Evaluate the extremist

intelligence accomplishments of the ghetto informants in the

particular field division. 4. Evaluate the criminal

statistical accomplishments. 5. Set forth specific steps

being taken to not only increase the productivity of the

Ghetto Informant Program but also the steps being taken to

elevate the ghetto informants into extremist organizations.

Upon receipt of the above from each continental field

office, analysis will be made and appropriate instructions will

be furnished all field divisions concerning the future handling

of ghetto informants.

ACTION:

That attached airtel to all continental field offices

be approved furnishing instructions concerning the ghetto

informants as set out above.

Oper

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To: SAC, ilbany

Iro:: Director, FBI

Airtel

1 - Mr. W. C. Sullivan

Mr. J.

P. Mohr

Mr.

E.

S. Miller

1 - Mr. J. J. Casper

9/22/71

PERSONAL ATTENTION

CHATTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

EXTREMIST MATTERS

BUDED:

10/22/71

C

1 - Mr. J. K. Ponder

1

1.

1

Mic.

G.

C. Moore

Mr. R. L. Ridgeway

- Mr. J. G. Deegan

The increasing need to fully penetrate all extremist

groups in U. S. dictates that we fully use the vast reservoir

of individuals now being operated as ghetto informents; theré-*

fore, each SAC must fully evaluate his ghetto informant program

so that the Bureau may evaluate this program as a whole.

extremist organizations. 2. Determination of percentage of

ghetto informants regularly given positive assignments.

3.

Evaluation of extremist intelligence accomplishments of

these informants. 4. Evaluation of their criminal statistical

accomplishments. 5. Specific steps taken to not only increase

the productivity of the ghetto informant program but also the

steps being taken to elevate the ghetto informants into

extremist organizations.

Ghetto intorments should be so operated as to elevate

hem to key positions in extre bit groups at a regular rate.

Submit results to Bureau by 10/22/71

170-00-

221

SEP 23 1971

2 - All Continental Offices (PERSONAL ATTENTION)

JGDimazMEY

(127)

Tolson

Felt

Sullivan

- NOTE:

ANCT-23

Mohr -

Bishop _

Miller, E.S.

Callahan

Casper

Conrad

MAILED, 2

SEP 281971

- 261,

AFBI

See

memorandum G.

C.

Moore to Mr. E.

S. Miller,

dated 9/20/71, captioned as above, and prepared by JGD:bad.

Dalbey

Cleveland -

Ponder.

Rosen

Tavel

Walters

Soyars

58SEP 30 1971010

Tele. Room

Holmes ...

Gandy

MAIL ROOML

TELETYPE UNITI

Fate sta

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1 = MI. A. Rosen

Mr.

J;

P. Mohr

E. So Miller

"I = hir.

J. J. Casper

Airtel

1 - Mr.

J. K. Ponder

Jute! SAC, Albany

1 - Mr. N. P. Callahan

11/24/71

From:

Director, FBI

Mr. C. W. Bates

. * Mr. W. V. Cleveland

UPGRADING EXTREMIST GHETTO

INFORMANIS PROGRAM

]

• Mr. G. C. Moore

1 = Mr. T. J. Smith

1 - Mc. J. G. Deegan

The evaluation of the ghetto informant program made by

each continental field division clearly shows that there is a

definite relationship between the accomplishments of this program

and the percentage of ghetto informants being given positive

assignments.

In addition, the ghetto informant program has proven to be

es a most productive program not only in the extremist intelligence

field but it has also shown that ghetto informants can be helpful

in

obtaining criminal statistical accomplishments. Since 2/1/71 ghetto

informants have been responsible for bringing about the arrest of

I11 individuals, 51 of whom were Bureau fugitives, as well as

bringing about the recovery of $49,999.

In view of the increase of guerrilla warfare activity on

the part of black extremists, it is necessary that we develop

additional informant coverage to obtain information concerning this

activity..

(06-2542-10-2587

Experience has shown that individuals involved in

fu sverrilla warfare have limited or no contact with the aboyeground

extremist organisa

These individuals operate within the

mama - A11 ContinentaliOStices

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Callahan

Casper

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Cleveland -

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Bates

Tavel

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1. 2tm ti

:

Airtel to Albany, et al.

Re: Upgrading Extremist Ghetto

Informant Program

community (ghetto areas; therefore, our ghetto informants

must be targeted to obtain information concerning this

guerrilla warfare activity.

In order to fulfill our responsibilities in this

field, each field division must promptly improve both the

number and quality of ghetto informants in accordance with the

guidelines set forth below: (1) New ghetto informants

developed must be the type who can obtain information concerning

black extremists who are operating in the ghetto areas and

planning or perpetrating guerrilla-type activities such as

robberies, attacks on police, and other violent activities;

(2) The recent survey of ghetto informants showed that the

productivity of the program in each field office was in direct

relation to the percentage of ghetto informants being given

positive assignments. Those field divisions achieving greater

productivity are the ones who had a greater percentage of their

ghetto informants being given positive assignments. Accordingly,

on your FD-405b setting forth your extremist informant accomplish-

ments you must set forth the percentage of your ghetto informants

being given positive assignments.

Each ghetto informant must be evaluated on a yearly

basis; and if it is determined that the informant has not

produced positive extremist intelligence-type information, which

information would include criminal-type information, the informant

must be closed and a new ghetto informant developed.

It is expected that the quality and quantity of ghetto

informants will be improved in the near future in order that the

Bureau may fulfill its responsibilities in the extremist

intelligence field.

NOTE:

See memorandum G. C. Moore to Mr. E. S. Miller

dated 11/19/71, captioned as above, prepared by JGD:maz.

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3010-10888

MAY 1818(..

GSA CIN

CIG NO 17

UNITED STATES (

ERNMENT

Memorandum

Tol son

189151988.

liralir

lesslegs d

1 - Mr.

A.

Rosen

1 - Mr. J. P. Mohr

ciall,a1ss11

1 - Mr. E. S. Miller

• Mr. E. S. Miller

DATE: 11/19/71

c'lovoland..

pander.

1 - MI. J. J.

Casper

1 - Mr. J. K. Ponder

1 - Mr.

N.

P. Callahan

I - Mr. C. W. Bates

SUBJECT: UPCRADING EXTREMIST GHETTO

1 - Mx. W. V. Cleveland

Wastrops...

Tele. Room

18011119058

Gandsy. -

INFORMANT PROGRAM

brit sissile 1 - Mir. Go

C. MoOre

1 - Mr. I. J. Smith

1 - Mr. J. G. Deegan

Purpose of this memorandum is to obtain approval for

attached airtel to all continental field offices instructing that

the extremist ghetto informant program be upgraded in accordance

with the guidelines set out in order to increase the productivity

of this program and to obtain information concerning the present

phase of extremist activity, namely, the guerrilla warfare phase.

By airtel dated 9/22/71 all continental field offices

were instructed to evaluate the ghetto informant program. These

evaluations have been received and reviewed.

The review clearly

shows that those field offices giving the majority of their ghetto

informants positive assignments are achieving not only positive

intelligence information but also valuable criminal statistical

accomplishments.

These informants, since 2/1/71, have been

responsible for bringing about the

arrest of 111

individuals, 51

of which were Bureau fugitives, and the recovery of $49,999 in

stolen merchandise, weapons, and cars.

In addition, we are now seeing another phase of extremist

jactivity, that is the guerrilla warfare phase, as opposed to the

mass demonstrations which occurred in the past. Extremists are

involved in expropriations (robberies), killing of police,

and other terroristic activities.

The extremists involved in

guerrilla warfare have very limited or no contact with the

aboveground extremist organizations; therefore, our coverage has

been limited in this respect. The guerrilla operates within the

community (the ghetto area), and this is the area where we also

operate our ghetto informants; therefore, our ghetto informants

should be targeted toward developing information concerning

acts

of guerrilla warfare.

Enclosure

JGD: maz,

850286

1973

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Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

Re:

Upgrading Extremist Ghetto

' Informant Program

Accordingly, if approved, the field will be instructed

• to develop ghetto informants who are the type who can obtain

intormation concerning black extremists operating in the ghetto

areas and planning or perpetrating guerrilla-type activities

such as robberies,

attacks on police, and other violent

activities. In addition, the field will be told that the

recent survey of ghetto informants showed that the productivity

of the program in each office was in direct relation to the

percentage of ghetto informants being given positive assignments.

Those field divisions achieving greater productivity are the ones

who had a greater percentage of their ghetto informants being

given positive assignments.

Accordingty, on the monthly report

setting forth the accomplishments of the ghetto informant

program each field office will advise as to the percentage of

its ghetto informants being given positive assignments.

In addition, the field will be instructed to evaluate

every ghetto informant on a yearly basis; and if it is determined

they have not produced positive extremist intelligence-type

information, which information would include criminal-type

information, the informant must be closed and a new ghetto

¡ informant developed.

The field also will be instructed that it is expected

there will be a definite increase in the quality and quantity of

ghetto informants in line with the Bureau's greater responsibilities

in the extremist intelligence field.

ACTION:

That attached airtel to all continental field offices,

in accordance with the above, be approved.

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

MAY 1962 FDITION

3010-100 «

GS.. GEN, REG.

10.27

UNITED STATES

'ERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

Mr. Bo So Miller flut

FROM : G. Co Moore CM

SUBJECT *GHETTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

EXTREMIST MATTERS

1 - Mr. E. S. Miller

DATE:

6/23/72

Felt

Mohr

Rosen

Bates

Bishop

Call ahan

Campbell

Casper

Cleveland

Conrad

Dalbcy

Marshall

Miller, E.S. -

Ponder

Soyars

Walters

Tele. Room -

Mr. Kinley -

Mr. Armstrong-

Ms. Herwig —

Mrs. Neegan -

1 - Meant breveland

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore

1 - Mr. I. J. Smith

1 - Mr. J. G. Deegan

This is to justify continuance of captioned program

in view of the fact that this program is producing substantial

accompLishments in the extremist field on a regular basis.

During the past year these informants have furnished

intelligence information concerning extremist activities which

has brought about the arrest of Black Panther Party (BPP) members

on armed robbery charges, identified individuals responsible for

a fire bombing of a food store, identified individuals who have

been involved in murder cases, as well as information which

brought about the recovery of weapons and ammunition, and

information which has been of assistance to local police in

handling civil disturbances.

While the primary objective of the ghetto informant

program is to obtain information concerning extremist activities,

it also provides substantial accomplishments in the criminal

field in that these informants either live or work in ghetto

areas which are usually high crime areas. During the period

7/1/71 to 4/30/72 ghetto informants were responsible for bringing

about the arrest of 305 individuals (174 local and state, 131

federal), of whom 85 were FBI fugitives. In addition, these

informants were responsible for the recovery of $174,994°

which

Included 31 stolen automobiles, weapons, ammunition, narcotics,

and other contraband.

5-MIOAUAN

It is to be noted that when the ghetto informant

program was first instituted in 1967 the purpose of the program

was to establish listening posts in

areas

REG-O

where violence couldy 5

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sidol 13

/;";

4 JUN 28 1972 |

CONTINUED - OVER

TANUL 141972

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Memorandum to Mc. E. S. Miller

Re:

Ghetto Informant Program

occur in the form of disturbances and riots. As the program

progressed it was noted that these informants could be operated

in such a manner to increase their value by giving them positive

assignments to develop information concerning black extremists

who are operating in ghetto areas and planning or perpetrating

guerrilla-type activities such as robberies, attacks on police,

and other violent activities. In addition, the field has

constantly been reminded of the potential of ghetto informants

to obtain criminal information in addition to the extremist

intelligence, and this has paid off as indicated above.

Information has recently been developed indicating

black extremists are obtaining funds by robbing narcotics

dealers. Accordingly, the field has been instructed to target

ghetto informants specifically toward ascertaining the identities

of narcotics dealers in their particular areas as well as

obtaining information concerning plans of black extremists to

rob these individuals.

The ghetto informant program is a sound program and

is analyzed on a regular basis through field inspections,

inspections at FBI Headquarters, and through supervision

by

the Domestic Intelligence Division. In view of the need for

extremist intelligence information provided by this program

and its productivity, it is believed this program should be

continued, and it will be reevaluated in July, 1973.

ACTION:

If approved, this program will be continued and

rejustified in July, 1973.

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TO

eh..

'OPTIGNAL FORM RS. S.10

MAY 1962 EDITION

5010-106

OSA GEN. REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES (

ERNMENT

Memorandum

: Mr. E. S. Milleth

: G. C

SUBJECT

GHETTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

EXTREMIST MATTERS

1 - Mr.

N. P. Callahan

1 - Мк.

J. K. Ponder

DATE: 9/8/72

1 - Mr. E. S. Miller

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore

1 - Mr. R. L. Ridgeway

Felt-

Baker

Bates

Bishop

Callahan

Cleveland

Conrad

Dalbey

Jenkins

Maust

Eonde

Soyars

Walters

Tele. Room —

Mr. Kinley.-

Mr. Armstrong -

Ms.

Herwig -

Mrs. Neenan -

This is to obtain authority to implement a modified

ghetto informant program which will reduce the number of ghetto

informants by fifty per cent without impairing the efficiency

of the operation.

After careful analysis of the ghetto informant pro-

gram during the recent inspection of the Domestic Intelligence

Division, it was concluded that a modified ghetto informant pro-

gram would streamline and improve efficiency of the existing

program. This will be achieved by having only Special Agents

assigned to extremist matters handling ghetto informants.

Experience has shown that Special Agents experienced in extremist

matters are in a better position to achieve maximum use of ghetto

informants.

Growing civil unrest in the mid-1960s created an urgent

need for a comprehensive network of "listening post" type sources

within ghetto areas to provide advance intelligence information

relating to civil unrest. To fill this need the ghetto informant

program was initiated on October 11, 1967. The ghetto informant

program proved highly successful and subsequently these informants

were directed to areas of greater responsibility in addition to

their "listening post" function.

A notable byproduct of these

informants has been their ability to furnish highlyfsignificant

crimihal information.

170-11-

SENCLOSUK

There is

ST-114

still a vital need for the "IIstening post"

informant concept. Even though the emotional, spontaneous-type

civil unrest of the past has subsided, there remains a potentially

Enclosure :

CONTINUED - OVER

P'RIR: KIK KID

6. NOV 14197293

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Memorandum to Mr. E. 'S. Miller

Re: Ghetto Informant Program

explosive element smotildering within the ghetto areas throughout

the Nation. This volatile force, more sophisticated than in the

past, frequently surfaces in the form of urban guerrilla terrorist-

type activities often by unaffiliated extremists, resulting in the

sniping and killing of police, firebombings, and other violent

criminal activities. The current threat of civil unrest in the

ghetto is perhaps an even greater menace to our society than the

unrest we have witnessed in the past. To cope with this continuing

undercurrent, a more selective ghetto informant program is necessary.

The primary purpose of our modified ghetto informant pro-

gram is to provide a highly selective corps of "listening post"

informants versed in the type of information desired by the Bureau

which will assure we are abreast of growing civil unrest and

developing extremist activities. This can best be accomplished

by having ghetto informants exclusively handled by those Special

Agents assigned to extremist matters. Inasmuch as ghetto informants

generally work or reside in high crime areas and frequently associ-

ated with the criminal element, we will continue to encourage the

acceptance of criminal information coming to the attention of these

informants.

While we expect a fifty percent decrease in the 7,514

ghetto informants currently being operated, the modified ghetto

informant program in no way diminishes the responsibility of the

Special Agent in Charge (SAC) to have "listening post" type sources

in those ghetto areas where there is a potential for civil unrest

or extremist activity. In addition, the SAC will be instructed to

carefully analyze each current ghetto informant and those with the

best potential to be retained as ghetto informants or elevated to

probationary extremist informant and others, if appropriate, redesig-

nated as criminal informants or discontinued.

Some SACs have levied an arbitrary rule requiring Special

Agents, regardless of assignment, to develop ghetto informants.

We

will give instructions to insure this practice is discontinued.

RECOMMENDATION: That attached SAC memorandum, in accordance

with above, be approved and sent.

ICS

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DEM

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WGU

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'1 - MI.

N. P. Callahan

1

Mir.

J. K. Ponder

1

~ MI.. E. S. Miller

1 - MI. G. C. Moore

1 - MI. R. L. Ridgeway

(Typed September 11, 1972)

PERSONAL ATTENTION

Menorandun to All Special Agents in Charge:

RE: GHETTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

EXTREMIST MATTERS

To achieve greater efficiency and maximm utilization

of our ghetto informants and to reemphasize the "listening post"

concept of these informants, a modified program designed to

reduce the number of existing ghetto informants has been instituted.

Effective immediately all ghetto informants are to be exclusively

handled by those Special igents assigned to extremist matters.

Experience has shown that Agents knowledgeable in extremist matters

are better qualified to realize the full potential of ghetto

informants.

With the implementation of the nodified program, you

will be expected to redesignate or close at least 50 percent

of your ghetto informants.

Accordingly, carefully analyze each

of your ghetto informanas

and the most qualified should be retained

as ghetto informants or elevated, if appropriate, to probationary

extrenist informants.

In the event you have ghetto informants

predominately furnishing criminal information they should be

designated criminal informants. All others are to be discontinued.

While it remains the primary purpose of the ghetto

Informant program to provide "Iistening post" type sources in

ghetto areas where there is a potential for civil unrest or

extremist activities, you are still expected to fully utilize

these informants by giving them speciiic assignments where appro-

priate. Because these intormants generally live land work in

nigh crime areas, you are encouraged to continus

Ho obtain

criminas information coming to their attention!

(8)200

Felt

Baker_

Bates.

Bishop

Callahan

Cleveland

Conrad

Dal bey

Jenkins

Marshall :

Miller, E.S.

Ponder

Soyars

"alters

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• Kinley

Armstrong -

Herwig -

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Memorandum to All Special Agents in Charge

Re: Ghetto Informant Program

This modified program in no way minimizes your

responsibllity for having an aggressive and effective ghetto

Informant program and in this regard you are still required

on a yearly basis to evaluate each ghetto informant pursuant

to instructions set out in airtel from Director to albany

dated November 24, 1971, captioned "Upgrading Extremist

Ghetto Informants."

In the past, some Special Agents in Charge have

levied an arbitrary rule requiring Special Agents, regardless

of assignment, to develop ghetto informants. This practice

is to be discontinued.

Promptly advise the Bureau, under the Ghetto Informant

Program caption, then you have completed your transition to

the modified program setting forth the number of ghetto informants

retained, closed, or reassigned as criminal, security, or

extremist informants.

Appropriate Manual changes forthcoming.

I. Fatrick Gray, III

Acting Director

bare

NOTE:

See memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller dated 9/8/72,

captioned as above, prepared by RLR:klk.

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TO

FROM

OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

1010-108

MAY 1982 EDIIION

GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27

UNITED ST

S C. VERNMENT,

Memorandum

Mr. I. Patrick Gray, III

Acting Director

Daniel M. Armstrong, I

DATE: September 18, 1972

'I SUBJECT: / GHETTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

EXTREMIST MATTERS

Felt_

Baker

Bates

Bishop

Callahan.

Cleveland

Conrad

Dalbey

Jenkins -

Marshall

haliller, E.S.

Ponder -

Soyars

Walters

Tele. Room

r. Kinier:

Ir. Armstron

Ms. Herwig

Mrs. Neenan

A request to reduce the number of ghetto informants by fifty

AGREE

/percent, which gives the appearance of being an arbitrary figure,

immediately suggests the need to explore thoroughly the merits of the

ghetto informant program and to consider what, if any, more practical

alternatives might exist.

An informant who is classified as a ghetto informant, as dis-

tinguished from a criminal, security, potential security or extremist

informant, appears to be one who is expected to provide advance

intelligence information relating to civil unrest. In evaluating the

program, it is therefore important to know of each instance since the

program was begun on Ocotber 11, 1967, in which intelligence informa-

tion prior to an urban riot or upheaval was obtained from a ghetto

informant.

I am not referring to criminal and security information.

the information from a ghetto informant fits within one of these two

categories, it would seem more plausible for the informant to be

carried as a criminal, a security, a potential security or an extremist

informant. Only if he has furnished intelligence information concerning

an urban riot or upheaval should an informant be designated as a

ghetto informant.

SI11A. REC43 1'10 M

244.120 NOV 7-1972

Classifying the informant as a ghetto informant when y

information obtained from him falls only within the criminal or security

field is not a mere matter of semantics. It seems apparent from the

Agents Handbook, Part I, pp. 20a and 20b, that carrying a person as a

ghetto informant involves a vast expenditure of Agent and clerical time.

There has to be a background investigation, at least one contact a month

and, in some instances, progress letters to the Bureau every six months.

DMA:nm (2)

SEC.

EXT!

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Memorandum for Mr. Gray

Re: Ghetto Informant Program

Extremist Matters

Although I have not seen the answers to the question referred

to above as to the instances in which ghetto informants have furnished the

type information which was expected of them when the program was

established, my initial opinion is that the ghetto informant program has

not produced any information which could not be obtained by (1) regular

debriefing of criminal, security, potential security, and extremist

informants; (2) liaison with local police departments who, as a part of

the increasing emphasis upon better police-community relations, are

much closer to the pulse of the local ghetto community than may have

been the case heretofore, and who have probably always been closer to

the ghetto than the FBI could ever hope to be; and (3) volunteered

information from interested citizens.

The last paragraph of the Moore to Miller memorandum of

9/8/72 impliedly suggests what I believe to be the major justification

for continuing a separate program under the heading of ghetto informants.

SACs do not levy an arbitrary rule requiring SA's to develop ghetto

informants unless the SACs, rightly or wrongly, believe the Headquarters

expects a certain caseload of ghetto informants from their respective

offices.

The suspicion that it is the caseload concept which underlies

much of the current discussion about the ghetto intormant program in

the altermath of the recent inspection of DID is increased by the proposed

cutback of fifty percent, which, as previously indicated, appears to be

a somewhat arbitrary figure.

You should know in advance what the consequences would be as

far as the budget is concerned if the ghetto informant program, which

has undoubtedly accounted for a significant number of cases, were dis-

continued. If those consequences include a drastic cut in funds, you of

course can not be oblivious to them, but, at the risk of sounding naive,

I would hope that the future of this program can be decided solely on the

basis of the program's merit or lack thereof without regard to the case-

load factor.

I'st!

•3.

Swill not buy a

This co the criteria.

Insat-ape reduction.

Дж 4/26

hats go wits thes thoroughly.

F:28P

Submit reconcernabations.

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September 27, 1972

To: Mr. Miller

ase-

1.1/. A.1

Re Dave Kinley's note about our discussing this matter,

I believe I heard at the SAC Conference on 9/26 that DID was going

to poll the Field to get the views of SAC's and I got the impression

that DID, upon receipt of these comments from the Field, might

wish to revise the proposed SAC Memorandum which was the

subject of the 9/8/72 memorandum from Mr. Moore to you.

If there is to be a revised proposal from DID in light of

comments from the Field and the comments of Mr. Gray, it may

be that our discussion would take a substantially different form than

it it occurred now. Therefore, I suggest that the meeting contemplated

by Mr. Kinley not occur until after you have had a chance to poll the

Field.and consider the comments of Mr. Gray.

D. M. Armstrong, II

DMA: nm (2)

qui

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20 NOV 9 1972

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1 - Mr. N. C. Sullivan

3/11/71

1 - Mr. í. J. Casper

Alrtel

1 - Mr.

W. M. Felt

Mr. L. M. Walter's

~ Mr. C. D. Brennan

] =

Mr. R. Lo Shackelford

To:

SAC, Albany

EX-lIS

1

sow

Mr. R. f. Young

1

Mc. T. J. McNifi

FIOM: Director, FBI

(105-195696)

= r:

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I. B. Still

VINCERIMOS BRIGADE REC-45

IS - ANARCHIST

The fourth contingent of the Venceremos Brigade (VB)

is presently preparing for departure to Cuba near the end of .

this monti. Investigations of individual members of prior

contingents are still being conducted and it is imperative

that these cases be completed in accordance with instructions

previously issued concerning security investigations of

members of the VB.

Bureau airtel to all officos dated 5/15/70,

captioned as above, instructed that the Bureau was to be

advised every 45 days of the whereabouts and activities of Ve

subjects included on Priority I of the Security Indez

(st) and

-that the Bureau must be advised every 30 days for period oi

one year of the whereabouts and activities of Priority II and

Priority IlI and any non-SI subjects who are VB returnees.

In this latter category, the period of one year begins upon

the ante of your communication to the Bureau containing the

recommendation for or against inclusion of subject's name in

the sI.

jolson -

ullivan

rohr.

dishop -

*rennan. C.D.

allahan

"asper

"onrad

valbey

"pit

•ale

059H

Prior to closing VE cases, consideration must be

given to reinterviewing these subjects from the standpoint of

lurther assessing the informant potential ot those subjects

who were cooperative during the initial interview or to

better determine the dangerousness of those subjects who were

not cooperative when an attempt was made to interview them.

A closing communication must ba submitted in every case and

your justification for not interviewing the subject at the

expiration of one year should

be clearly stated

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Airtel to Albany

Be: Venceremos Brigade

105-195696

For purpose of compiling statistics regarding the

VE at the Bureau, your closing letter on each VB subject

should also include data as rollous:

1. SI status prior to 78 travel, as well as

current fI status.

2. Prior subversive background (Communist Party,

Students for a Dimocratic Society, Young Socialist Alliance,

Weatherman, et cetera).

3.

Cooperative or uncooperative VB interview. If

none, explain brietly why none conducted.

Brief sunary of any extremist or violent

activity since subject's return from Cuba.

All feasible efforts must be expended in order to

locate and interview those VB subjects whose whereabouts have

not been ascertained.

Approximately 20 members of the first

contingent and about

95 members of the second contingent have

not been located and interviewed according to Bureau records.

FOU

should innediately revier your cases and place stops with

the Identification Division on all VB subjects who have not

been located and interviewed. This should be accomplished

through the use of Ft-165 marked

OnJy."

"Wanted for Questioning

The facilities of the National Crime Information

Center (ICIC) are presently boing programed to accept stops

on Bureau subjects wanted for questioning.

Ths programing

will be operational in approximately 30 days, but the stops

may be placed by Seat of Government (SOG) only.

when submitting your FD-165 to the Identification Division, a

duplicate copy of the FD-165 should be designated for Room 910,

Ney Left Section, Domestic Intelligence Division.

this FD 165 will be furnished to NCIC by soG when the program

is operative.

In addition to the usual numbers listed on the

TD-165, NCIC requests you should also set forth Social Security

numbers, automotive operator's license numbers, passport

scense and

numbers, and vehicle license and identification numbers.

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Airtel to Albany

Re: Venceremos Brigade

105-195696

FLEES

The passport file review conducted in all VB cases usually

indicated a Social Security number. The NCIC Stops for

questioning only are for the exclusive use of the

Eureau

and the fact that such stops may be placed should not be made

Stops should be pinced within

30 days frol the date of this airtel.

Although intormant coverage for the recond and

third contingents of the VB was considered adequate, there is

a continuing need for Bureau sources within the VS at; a

policy-making level. Efforts should be intensified to recruit

informants who are members of the National Coumittee of the VB

in order that the Bureau may be inforned in advance of policy

decisions of this Castro-oriented group.

Information has come to the Bureau e

attention which

Indicates that the Cuban Government is exercising wore control

a5

to organization policies and activities and selection of

individual members of the VB.

Every effort must be made to

obtain proof of violations of the laws of.

the U.s, by members

of the VB or by members of the Cuban Govertment

acting in

concert with the VI. All offices should be ajeit for violations

ot the Foreign Agents Registration Act, of the various

espionage statutes, and of the various laws achinistered by the

Internal Revenue Service relating to funds for orgauinationg

such as the VB, and intensive investigations of

possible

violations should be conducted from a prosecutive staudpoint.

NOTE:

See menorandun R. L. Shackelford to Mi. C. D. Brennan,

captioned as above, dated 3/90/71, prepared by IBS;cae.

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TO

SOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

5010-108

MES 1962 EDITION

GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27

- UNITED STATES GC

ERNMENT

Memorandum

Mr. C. D. Brennant

SUBJECT OVENCBRZMOS BRIGADE

IS - ANARCHIST

1. - Mr. W.

C.

Sullivan

I - MI.

J. Casper

1 - Mr. W. M. Pelt

DATE: 3/9/71

1

. - Мт.

M.

Walters

1 - MI.

C.

D. Brennan

- Mr.

R.

I Shackelford

1 - Mr.

R. J. Young

- NiT.

T.

J. MCNiff

1 - Nr. F.

B.

Still

Tolson

Sullivan

Mohr

Bishop

Breunan, C

Callahan

Casper

Conrad

Dalbey

Felt

Gale

Rosen

Tavel

Walters

Soyars.

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gandy

PURPOSE:

To obtain approval for the attached

airtel to

all

loftices, advising field to submit stop notices for

Identification Division and NCIC, concerning Venceremos Brigade

(VB) subjects

whose whereabouts are not known, as well as

requesting field to furnish statistical data concerning

Security Index (SI) status of VB subjects.

BACKGROUND:

By airtel dated 5/15/70, the field was instructed

to intensify investigations of VB

subjects

including interview,

placing such subjects on the SI when warranted, and to follow

these subjects for a period of one year in order to determine

their long-range role in the revolutionary movement.

Since

approximately one year has expired since return of

IIrst VB,

requirements for closing cases and furnishing statistical

data and

recommendation of Inspection Division that subjects

be reinterviewed prior to

case being closed, are included in

attached airtel.

REC- 45

#+ 15456-1275

Inspection Division also recommended that stops be

placed with Identification Division and NCIC on those VB

subjects (approximately 115 in first and second VB groups)

who have not been located for interview to date.

NCIC is

currently programing stops for "questioning only" which will be

completed in approximately 30 days.

NCIC stops must be

from field for purpose of placing NCIC stop when avajlable..

Enclosure va

3-11-71

105-195696

FBS: cae

(10)

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Memorandum to Mr. C. D. Brennan

Re: Venceremos Brigade

105-195696

Inspection Division also recommended that field

be reminded of continued necessity for good informant

coverage and that possibilities of prosecuting Castro-oriented

VB subjects be explored.

RECOMMENDATION:

In line with the above, attached airtel to all

offices be approved and sent.

7r ign

0K•

CAN.

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•OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

3010-106

MAY 1962 EDITION

GSA GEN.

REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES GO

Memorandum

TO

Mr. Tolson

Tolson

Dgoach

alien t

Casper -

Callahan .

DATE: February 12, 19700/02

FROM

The Executives Conference

Tele. Room

Holmes ~

Gandy

SUBJECT:

C.STOP INDEX

NATIONAL CRIME INFORMATION CENTER (NCIC)

The Executives Conference, presided over by Mr. Tolson,

consisting of Messrs. DeLoach, Mohr, Bishop, Callahan, Casper, Conrad,

Felt, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Walters,

Beaver and Soyars, met in

your office today. Mr. Bishop proposed the establishment of a Stop Index

in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer which would take

advantage of the surveillance capability of the NCIC, to which over 10 million

inquiries were directed in 1969 concerning persons arrested locally, suspicious

persons and vehicles observed in police operations. These observations of

persons and things can provide valuable intelligence intormation to the fBI

"and save a considerable amount of investigative time.

142-115784-1.

The investigative divisions of the Bureau are interested in locating

suspects for interview, such as Selective Service delinquents, etc., but on

whom no warrant is outstanding; in any police contacts with Soviet Bloc cars

and personnel; in any police contacts with, or movement of, agitators; in

police contacts with Cosa Nostra members; and in the movements of criminal

ít.

suspects such as bank burglars, sex perverts, etc. The identity of such

individuals or the license numbers of the cars used by them can be entered

into the NCIC computer. Should an inquiry be made by a police agency any-

where in the country with respect to these records, the NCIC computer

would advise the inquiring police agency "no warrant

" "no want outstanding"

or "no stolen record." At the same time, the computer would advise a

monitor terminal located in the NCIC control room that an inquiry was

received, identifying the police agency, the time and the information used

to make the inquiry. This information would be furnished to the appropriate

investigative division which, in turn, would advise the field to follow up with

the inquiring agency as to the nature of the inquiry and whether the subject

is in custody. Each of the investigative divisions would establish the criteria

for entering a record into the Stop Index and all entries of Stop Index records

in the NCIC would be done through the NCIC control room for control purposes

with no entries being made directly by the field officp? 267-7532-2189

MCT!

1 - Mr. Tolson

1- Mr. Casper

1 - Mr. Beaver d

FEB 18 1970

1 - Mr. DeLoach

1 - Mr. Gale

1 - Mr. Daunt

1 - Mr. Mohr

1 - Mr. Rosen

1 - Mr. Bishop

*1 - Mr. Callahan

1 - Mr. Sullivan

- TE B:

XEROX

(23) 1

1970

3.

OCT

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Memo for Mr. Tolson

RE: Stop Index

National Crime Information Center (NCIC)

In order to program (instruct) the NCIC computer to handle such

a Stop Index for the FBI, it would cost approximately $1320 of employee

time. Computer storage is available and would not be extensive since it is

estimated by the investigative divisions that the Stop Index file would not

exceed 10, 000 entries during the first year.

It was the unanimous opinion of the Conference that the above-

/ proposed Stop Index in the NCIC should be established.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

That the Domestic Intelligence, Special Investigative, General

Investigative, Administrative and Crime Records Divisions work out the

necessary details to place the Stop Index into effect, with criteria and

procedures for implementing the program to be sent through for approval.

UnBs

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TO

FROM

SUBJECT: -

OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

3010-106

MAY 1962 EDITION

GSA GEN. REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT'

Memorandum

Felt

Mohr

Rosen

Bates

Bishop

Callyian

Cảm

:

Mr. Soyars

DATE:

6/5/72

eland

onrad

Marehall

M.

r. Rogen

STOP INDEX MATTER

Miller, E.S.

Ponder

Soyars

Walters

Tele.

Room _

Mr. Kinley

Mr. Armstrong -

@STOP INDEY

Mrs. Neenan -

The Stop Index File now contains approximately 3, 200

individuals and vehicles. With the addition of new categories of

subjects the file will continue to expand and the number of inquiries

will increase. In order to insure that only those individuals meeting

the approved Stop Index criterion are entered, the appropriate substantive

Division at Headquarters should review and approve all requests prior

to actual entry with the exception of Selective Service delinquents. If

the request for entry is approved, a copy of the request should be so

noted and routed to the Voucher-Statistical Section.

A new form (ED-157) has been designed and approved for

entry, modification and cancellation of a Stop Index record. The form

will be used for all authorized categories with the exception of Selective

Service cases which will continue to be processed from a copy of the

FD-165 (Wanted-Flash-Cancellation Notice) which is prepared for the

Identification Division.

The attached SAC Memorandum instructs the field to

submit all entries except Selective Service delinquents on the new form

to the appropriate substantive Division.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

REC30 42-115784-13

EX 112 ta. 1113: 3334

(1) That the above procedure for entry into the Stop Index

tHerer 429/12

File be approved.

5-45-719-720

619172

?

Enclosure

18 JUN 20 1972

That the attached SAC Memorandum be forwardech

WVC

JUN

(9)

1

Tr. Mohr

1

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Bates

I JUN

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x.t.y

6-13-72 -

MEMORANDUM 5-72

(E) STOP INDEX MATTERS

S. - The following instructions pertain to

the entry of individuals and vehicles into the Stop Index File and

supersede all previous instructions.

:..

With the exception of Selective Service delinquents, the

appropriate substantive Division at Headquarters must approve all

individuals and velicles before they are entered into the Stop Index

File. Therefore,. communications requesting entry of a record must

be directed to the attention of the appropriate Division.

A new form (FD-457) has been developed that will

accommodate entry, modification, and cancellation of Stop Index File

records. A sample of the FD-457 is attached. The form is self-

explanatory. A supply of these forms will be furnished to each field

office.

For Selective Service delinquents, the field should continue

to use the Wanted-Flash-Cancellation Notice (FD-165). One copy

should be designated for the Voucher-Statistical Section, Computer

Systems Division, rather than National Crime Information Center

(NCIC). The Special Investigative Division does not have to approve

Selective Service delinquents prior to their entry.

For your information, the categories now authorized for

entry into the Stop Index File, by their respective Division, are as

follows:

6-13-72

MEMORANDUM 5-72

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Domestic Intelligence Division

Category I ADEX, Extremist Subjects

Medburg Case Individuals

Soviet Vehicles

Urban Guerrilla Warfare Suspects

Venceremos Brigade Members

Weatherman Suspects

General Investigative Division

Bank Robbery Suspects

Top Jewel Thieves

Special Investigative Division

Selective Service Delinquents

Selected Organized Crime Figures

Top Echelon Informants

...

I.. Patrick Gray, Il

Acting Director

Enclosures for (B) and (F)

6-13-72

MEMORANDUM 5-72

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10"

5010-106

MAY 1902 EDITION

GSA GIN. REG. NAN,

UNITED STATES (

VERNMENT

Memorandum

Mr. Baker -

Mr. Callahan

* 1i. Clevelan

Sir. Conrai

Mr. Cigthardt,

TO

: Mr. Soyars use

DATE: 5/1/73

Mr. Jenking

Marshal

Mayor L

Al.

Purvis -

FROM

: M. F. RoW

Mr. Soyars

Mr. Walters

Tele. Room

Mr. Kinley

SEBECT: EVALUATION OF STOP INDEX PROGRAM

Mr. Armstrong

Mr. Bowers

OCTAP INDIA

Mr. Herington

Ms. Hervig

Mr. Mintz

During the recent inspection of this Division it was

Mrs. Neenan

suggested that the captioned program be evaluated as to its cost

effectiveness. Inspector suggested that the following sentence be

added to the end of teletypes advising the field of a "hit" of a Stop

Engestil

Index subject: "Advise Bureau only if above information results in

it-being an effective investigative aid or is of useful intelligence."

mutant to that i Data rosing de toe in disrat the she ene

substantive desks furnish the Data Processing Section an overall

analysis of the effectiveness of the Stop Index Program.

Effective immediately, the caveat suggested by the Inspector

will be appended to all field office teletypes advising of "hits" in the

Stop Index Program. Based on the answers coming in from the field,

it is suggested that the Intelligence, General Investigative, and Special

Investigative Divisions furnish a semi-annual report, beginning

December 31, 1973, to the Data Processing Section as to the effectiveness

of the Stop Index Program in their Division including a recommendation as

to whether the Program should be continued.

In order that all personnel may be aware of this evaluation,

there is attached a suggested SAC Memorandum.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

62-115784-27

(1) That the caveat: "Advise Bureau only if above information

results in itsbeing an effective investigative aid or is of useful intelligence"

be appended to all field office teletypes advising of "hits" in the Stop

Index Program.

Enclosure

sert

REC-96

23 MAY 10 1973

MERinja

(*7)

1 - NiT.

Soyars

56M 3

Miller

1 - Mr. Gebhardt

1 - Mr. Cleveland

OVER.

DATA PRO

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Memorandum M. F. Row to Mr. Soyars

Re: EVALUATION OF STOP INDEX PROGRAM

(2) That reports analyzing the effectiveness of the Stop

Index Program be furnished to the Data Processing Section by the

Intelligence, General Investigative, and Special Investigative Divisions

on December 31 and June 30 of each year beginning with December 31,

1973. Such reports should include a recommendation as to desirability

of continuing the Stop Index Program.

(3) That the attached SAC Memorandum be approved and

forwarded.

WEL.

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(D) STOP INDEX - EVALUATION -- Effective immediately, all tele-

types to the field advising of a "hit" on a Stop Index subject will contain

the caveat, "Advise Bureau only if above information results in its being

an effective investigative aid or is of useful intelligence. " Based on

information furnished by the field, a semiannual evaluation of the cost

effectiveness of the Stop Index Program will be made. Accordingly, it

is incumbent upon each field division to promptly advise the Bureau of

any positive results obtained by it of a Stop Index "hit. "

You are reminded that the Stop Index is strictly an FBI in-

house operation and its existence should under no conditions be discussed

outside the Bureau.

5-8-73

MEMORANDUM 20-73

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TO

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

3010-106

MAY 1262 EDITION"

GSA GEN, REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES Ç' VERNMENT!

Memorandum

:I. S. MillET

Assoc. Dir. -

Asst. Dir.:

FROM

: T. J. Sm

1-

W.

G. Campbell

1

-

J

A.

Mintz

1

-

E. S. Miller

DATE:

9/25/73

1

W. A. Branigan

W

0. Cregar

-

G.

C. Moore

Pu.

L. Shackelford

- T. J. Smith

Admin..

Wagchen Syst.

Ext. Affoirs

Filos & Com..

Gan. Inr..

Ident.

Inspection

Intoll..

Laboratory

Plan. & Eval. —

Spoc. Inv. =

Troining

SUBJECT/ PROPOSED RULE MAKING RELATING

TO CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION

Loga! Cour.

Telophonogim. -

Director Soc'y -

1

STALTZ

Rememo from N. F. Stultz to Mr. Campbell 9/11/73

enclosing a draft prepared by the Law Enforcement Assistance

Administration (LEAA) of proposed security and privacy regulations

governing criminal justice information systems funded by LEAA.

It was requested that comments of interested Divisions be

furnished to the Computer Systems Division.

That portion of the regulations which would affect

Intelligence Division (INTD) operations, in that it would place

restrictions on the use of the Stop Index, is included in

Section 7, which relates to criminal intelligence information

systems.

"Criminal intelligence information" is defined as

"any information contained in a criminal justice information

system and indexed under an individual's name, or retrievable

by reference to an individual by name, or otherwise associated

with an identifiable individual, other than criminal offender

record information."

Section 7

reads, in part,

"Information

regarding an individual may be entered into a

criminal intelli-

gence information system only if reasonable cause exists to.

believe that the individual has committed a criminal atfense for

which the maximum penalty provided by applicable lay excéeds/ 84-35

six months' imprisonment."

20 OCT 26 1473

REC 43

The Bureau's stop index would presumably beneategorized

as a criminal intelligence information system.

INTD matters

contained in the Stop Index include individuals in fategory 10f

the ADEX; urban guerrilla warfare suspects; Venceremos Brigade

members;

Medburg case individuals; Weatherman suspects,

including the known false identities used by them; and license

numbers of vehicles used by official personnel attached to

communist-bloc establishments in the United States. In many:

instances these matters do not fit the criteria for entry as

outlined in Section 7 of the proposed regulations.

XEROX

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,25 1973

1

1973

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:

Memorandum Smith to Miller

Rẹ:

Proposed Rule Making Relating

To Criminal History Information

The Stop Index is and has been an effective

investigative technique in INTD operations; however, INTD

sees no alternative but to discontinue its use should the

regulation in question be implemented.

RECOMMENDATION:

That this memorandum be forwarded to the Computer

Systems Division for information.

writen

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

5010-10€

MAY 19627.M10N

F-'A GEN. RIES, NO. 37

UNITED STATES

VERNMENT!

Memorandum

sill

Dope 20

Kdnt

TO

: MR. JENKINS

DATE: 2/22/74

FROM!

W. G. CAMPBELL

indestin

Labaratory _

SURECT STOP INDEX PROGRAM EVALUATION

Plan. & Eval.

/UrSpac: Inv. K

RECOMMENDATION FOR DISCONTINUANCE

Training -

Use gun.

hono Rm..-

Diractor Soc'y -

By memo M. F. Row to Mr. Soyars 5/1/73, it was recommended

and approved that captioned program be evaluated semiannually beginning with

the period 12/31/73. The field offices have now submitted their first six-months

reports. The Intelligence Division, General Investigative Division and Special

Investigative Division have analyzed the reports coming from the field and a

memo from each of these Divisions setting forth the results of this analysis is

attached.

The great majority of the field offices felt that the Stop Index has

great potential and a substantial number cited positive results from its use.

Most of them recommended the continuance of the Stop Index program; however,

a few expressed doubt as to whether the program should be continued and two

recommend outright that the Stop Index program be discontinued. Albuquerque,

Dallas and Philadelphia felt that the danger of losing public support for NCIC

shouldthe existence of Stop Index become known overshadowed the benefits of

the program. It was pointed out that the now defunct Counterintelligence

Programs (COINTELPROS) became known to the public despite caveats designed

to protect their in-house nature.

Several field offices made recommendations to expand the categories

included in the Stop Index. Others made recommendations to eliminate some

categories. Still other field offices recommended some minor changes to the

program. None of these suggestions will be considered at this time pending a

decision as to whether the Stop Index program is to be continued.

The General Investigative Division advised that they feit the Stop Index

was invaluable with bank robbery suspects and the Top Thief Program.

They

indicated they were considering expansion of the information entered into the

Stop Index. During the months of November and December 1973, there were 38

Enclosures

1 = Mr. Wannall

1 - Mr. Gebhardt

1 - Mr. Cleveland

1- Vir. Mintz

1 - Mr. Campbell

5 MAR 8 1974

1 - Mr. Row.

1 - Mr. Franck

1 - Vir. Adams

CONTINUED - OVER

MER fINAR 1 4 1974

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Memo to Mr. Jenkins

Re: Stop Index Program Evaluation

Recommendation for Discontinuance

and 17 hits respectively concerning bank robbery suspects. On one occasion

a hit was useful in determining the death of a bank robbery subject who was

at that time being sought for interview. On a second occasion a bank robbery

suspect was located as a result of a hit and thereafter admitted his participation

and that of other individuals in two separate bank robberies. The General

Investigative Division believes that the Stop Index is a valuable investigative

aid with great intelligence potential and should, therefore, be continued.

The Special Investigative Division advised that in one of the more

important areas (Organized Crime Figures and Top Echelon .. Criminal

Informants) less than a dozen instances were cited of Stop Index "hits" producing

positive results with only two examples set forth in detail. More than 20 Selective

Service subjects were located and interviewed as a result of Stop Index "hits."

The Special Investigative Division believes the Stop Index has shown some promise

to date and if it can be retained without jeopardizing other Bureau operations

(such as NCIC) then it should be continued for another trial period of six months

with the field offices being instructed to maintain more accurate records so that

I a better evaluation can be obtained.

The Intelligence Division advises that Los Angeles cited three

examples of hits on subjects with close association with Weatherman activity

and these hits were of assistance in learning the whereabouts and activities of

these individuals. Boston cited four examples of hits on Revolutionary Activity

and Extremist subjects which resulted in determining their locations. Portland

also cited examples of positive results from Stop Index hits including one on a

missing Weatherman, resulting in his location. On this particular individual

over a dozen hits were received over a period of time from different parts of

the country and it is Portland's opinion that because of his nomadic nature his

whereabouts can only be ascertained through the continuation of the stop Index

program. The Intelligence Division advised there is no question that Stop index

is a useful and cost-effective investigative tool but it is not a crucial tool - not a

technique that if taken away would seriously jeopardize the success of the overall

investigative responsibilities of that Division. They raised the issue of whether

we are on solid ground (1) in maintaining a computerized file essentially for -

intelligence purposes on individuals against whom warrants are not outstanding

- 2 -

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Memo to Mr. Jenkins

Re: Stop Index Program Evaluation

Recommendation for Discontinuance

and (2) in systematically running this file against all NCIC queries in an

attempt to develop further intelligence concerning these individuals which

would be of interest to us, this being a technique which is not available to

other users of NCIC. Intelligence Division's position is that if by continuing

the Stop Index NCIC operations would be jeopardized the Stop Index should be

discontinued.

After careful consideration of the comments of various field offices

Mand of the three Divisions who have analyzed the six-months results, it is my

firm belief that the Stop Index should be discontinued immediately for the

1. • A full disclosure of the existence of this file, which

must be recognized as a distinct possibility in our

present environment, would be a severe blow to FBI

credibility. We have stated categorically in writing

to Congress and others that we have no intelligence

data in our computer banks. While this is technically

true since the Stop Index data is maintained off-line

and off-line searches are made against NCIC activities

this would be a shallow argument with which to combat

criticism.

2. Although some positive results have been cited by

a few field offices and the majority believe there is

good potential in the continuance of the program there

have not been any substantial accomplishments at least

to the extent that would justify the risk we are running

in maintaining the program. Although the present

evaluation program only covered a six-months period

the Stop Index program has been in existence for several

years and it it was really going to result in major

accomplishments such should be evident by now.

--3-

OVER.....

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.. =

Memo to Mr. Jenkins

Re: Stop Index Program Evaluation

Recommendation for Discontinuance

3. Provisions of the Security and Privacy Bill

being introduced by the Attorney General and

similar bills being introduced by Ervin and others,

if passed, could throw doubt on the legality of the

Stop Index operation.

4. The cost in the Computer Systems Division of

operating the Stop Index program as it now exists

has been determined to be approximately $50, 000.

This does not take into consideration cost of the

substantive divisions at FBIHQ or costs in the various

field offices.

I strongly feel that the risks to our credibility far outweigh any

positive results of the Stop Index program. It is believed that a decision as

to whether the program should be continued should be made immediately since

in the Director's testimony before the House and Senate Committees on the

pending Security and Privacy Bill he could very well be asked questions whose

answers would involve the Stop Index program.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Stop Index program be immediately discontinued

and the field so advised.

War

Realitt

not god

The sensitivity of the privacy

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"OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

5010-106

MAY 1982 EDITION

GSA GEN, REG. NO. 27

UNITED STATES GF

"ERNMENT"' i*

Memorandum

MR. JENKINS

Assoc. Dir. -

Dop. AD Adm. -

Dep. AD Inv, -

Asst. Dir.:

' come seen

Filgo& Com. -

ten. Inv.

dent

Inspection

Intell. -

Laboratory -

Pion, & Eval. -

Spoc. Inv..

Training.

Logal Coun. ..

Telophone Rm. -

Director Sac'y -

TO

FROM

DATE: 3/1/74

Wat tick

that lickace

SUBJECT:

STOP INDEX PROGRAM

Norzu1-457

Re Campbell to Jenkins memorandum dated 2/27/74,

recommending discontinuance of Stop Index Program, which was

approved.

Sui.

There is attached an airtel advising all offices to Immediately

discontinue the Stop Index Program and to destroy all unused FD-457

forms

RECOMMENDATION:

That the attached airtel be approved.

Enclosure

Mos;dav lau

1 - Mr. Callahan

1 - Mr. Jenkins

1 - Mr. Miller

1 - Each Assistant Director

71-457 deleted in HEla i

FBI Fare Back

316174

562-25774-70

5 MAR 8 1974

23116

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110

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ENCLOSURE

FY

BSAPR3

1974

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Noted in:

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airtel

3-4 - 74-

To: SAC, Albany

REF. 8E

From: Director, FBI 62-115784-70

Re: STOP INDEX PROGRAM

All offices are to immediately discontinue Stop Index

Program and destroy all unused FD-457 forms.

2 - All Field Offices

Nos dan v

(18)

1 - Mr. Callahan

1 - Mr. Jenkins

1 - Mr. Miller

1 - Each Assistant Director

issoc. Dir. -

Dep. AD Adm. -

Dep. AD Inv. -

osst. Dir.:

Admin.

Comp. Syst. —

Ext. Affairs -

Files & Com. -

Gon. Inv. -

ident. -

Inspection.

Intell. -

Laboratory

Plan, & Eval. =

Spoc. Inv. -

Training -

egal Coun..

elephone Ra.

MAILED 3

MAR 5 - 1974

A-FBI

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request 8/20/75, Part III, Item

18

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TO

FROM

SUBJECT:

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

MAY 1902 EDITION

3010-106

GSA GEM. REG. NO, 27

• UNITED STATES GO

ERNMENT

Memorandum

DATE:

7/20/70

C. D. Brenna

PRESIDENT'S COMMISSION ON CAMPUS UNREST

Mr. Tolson

Mr. Sullivan

Mr. Mohr _

Mr. Bishop

Mir Brennan,#C.D.

"Cạllahan

Mr. Casper

Mr. Conrad

Mr. Felt -

Mr. Gale

Mr. Rosen

Mr. Tavel

Mr. Walters

Mr. Soyars

Tele. Room

'as Holmes

fandy

The Commission was established by President Nixon

on June 13, 1970 to identify the principal causes of campus

violence; suggest ways to protect academic freedom and the

right to dissent; and propose practical steps to minimize

dangers attendant upon expressions of dissent. The Com-

mission is composed of nine members, and you were

previously

advised of the identities and backgrounds of these individuals.

The Commission has tentatively scheduled public

hearings concerning this matter

to be held in Room 1202 of

the New Senate Office Building, Washington, D. C. on July

123-21, 1970.

Pursuant to Mr. Tolson's request, arrangements

have been made to have our Washington Field Office dis-

creetly cover these hearings and furnish a teletype

sunmary, concerning them on a daily basis.

In the event the Commission holds hearings outside

the Washington, D. C. area, appropriate instructions will be

issued to the field office

in whose territory the hearings

are held. They will be instructed to submit a summary

teletype of the hearings on a daily basis.

ACTION:

NONE.

For the Director's information.

5

1

Mr.

C. Do

DeLoach

-

Mr.

W.

C.

Sullivan

Mr.

C.

Mr.

R.

D.

Brennan

I. Shackelford

MT. T.

P.

Druken

=335

JUL 3 0 1970

REG- 61

FX-109

1222-14

10 JUL 27 1970

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1

Airtel

Mr.

Mr.

- MI.

7/21/70

R.

Shackelford

W.

N.

Preusse

1.

P. Druken

TO: SAC, WO

From: Director, FBI

PRESIDENT'S COMMISSION ON CAMPUS UNREST

The Commission was established by President Nixon

on 6/13/70 to identify the principal causes of campus violence;

suggest ways to protect academic freedom and the right to

dissent; and propose practical steps to mininize dangers attendant

upon expressions of dissent.

The Commission is composed of

nine members, the Chairman of which is William. Scranton, the

former Governor of Pennsylvania.

The Commission has tentatively scheduled public

hearings concerning this matter to be held in Room 1202 of the

New Senate Office Building, Washington, D. C., on 7/23-24/70.

You should discreetly cover these hearings and furnish

a teletype summary concerning them to the Bureau on a daily

basis.

In the event the Commission holds hearings outside

the Washington, D. C., area, you should inform the appropriate

field office to cover these hearings and submit a teletype

summary to the Bureau on a daily basis.

TPD: jIm',

(6)

Tolson

DeL.oach

Wallers

Moh:

MAILED. 22

Bishop

Casper

Callahen

Conrad

Felt.

JUL? 0 1970

COMM-FBI

Gole

Rosen

TE SO SUL 2415 T

Holmes -

Gandy

MAIL ROOM LE

TELETYPE UNIT

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REC-201.

113563-10

19 JUL 21 1970

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

5010-106

MAY 1902 EDITION

GSA GEN. XEG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES G

ERNMENT

Memorandum,

'TO

:Mr. C. D. Brennan

FROM

:R. D. Cotter

pacor

SUBJECT: PRESIDENT'S COMMISSION

ON CAMPUS UNREST

1 - MI.

TY.

C.

Sullivan

1 - Mr. Bishop

1 - Nr. N.P. Callahan

DATE: 8/4/70

1

1

1

1

- Mr. Felt

- Mr.

Casper

- Mr. C.D. Brennan

- Mr. Haynes

- Mr.

Cotter

1

- Mr. Wells

Tolson

Sullivan

Mohr -

Bishop -

BrennanYC.D

Callahan

Casper

Conrad

Felt

Gale

Rosen

Tavel

Walters

Soyars

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gandy

My memorandum, attached, dated 8/3/70 furnished

background information on former

Special Agent Charles &.

Stine,

a staff member of the President's Commission on

Campus Unrest.

The Commission has started a three-week

investigation of the Kent State University shootings.

The

Director noted,

"Be certain any contact by this group with

our local offices are referred here."

Inspector j. A. Sizoo, Domestic Intelligence

Division, on 8/4/70, telephonically advised Assistant

Special Agent in Charge Odd T. Jacobson of our Cincinnati

Office and Supervisor Rudolph Gerbitz of the Cleveland

Office of the Director's instructions.

Inasmuch as the Commission may conduct inquiries

in other areas, it is felt that all offices should be

advised that any inquiries by the Commission's investigative

2h

staff should be referred to the Bureau.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the attached letter to all offices be approved.

Enclosures te

BAW: jes

8-5-70

: (10) 1-0

A 62-121563-32

BEG-53

10 AUG 12

1970

446T

36 AUG 1 9 1970

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SAC, Albany

8/5/70

Director, FBI

PRESIDENT'S COMIISSIOY

ON CAMPUS UNREST

The President's Commission on Campus Unrest is

conducting inquiries concerning campus violence. An eight

member staif has begun a three-week investigation of the

shootings at Kent State University, Kent, Ohio:

It is

probable that inquiries will also be held in other areas.

• Any member of the Connission or its staif contacting your

office should be referred to the Bureau.

No information

is to be furnished such individuals locally without prior

Bureau approval.

2 - A11 Field Offices

BAW: jes/eknet

(12)

NOTE:

See meno R. D. Cotter to Mr. C. D. Brennan dated

8/4/70, captioned as above, prepared by BAW:jes.

I - Mr.

W. C. Sullivan

1 - Mr. Bishop

1

Nro

No P. Callahan

это

Mr.

Felt

HE o

Mr.

Casper

C. D. Brennan

Mr.

Haynes

Cotter

MAILED &

AUGG - 1970

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AUG Y

COMMIS

MAIL ROOME

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

5010-106

MAY 1962 EDITION

GSA GEN. REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES G

INMENT

Memorandum

Tolson

Sullivan

Mohr

Bishop a

TO

MR. C. D. BRENNAN

FROM : W. R. WANNALL

I-Mr. W. C. Sullivan

1-Mr. C. D. Brennan

I-Mr. Rosen

DATE: August 6, 1970

1-Mr.

McGowan

1-Mr.

Shackelford

I-Mr.

Wannall

I-Mr. Haynes

Casper

Conrad

Felt -

Gale.

Rosen

Tavel

Walters

Soyars

Tele. Room

lloimes -

Gandy

SUBJECT:

PRESIDENT'S COMMISSION

ON CAMPUS UNREST

Reference Sizoo to Brennan memorandum 8/5/70 advising

that former Special Agent Charles Stine contacted Mr. Sizoo from

Ohio seeking to establish liaison between the Commission staff

conducting investigation at Kent and the FBI. Stine was advised

that contact with the Bureau should be handled through established

headquarters channels. Subsequent to this, Mr. James Arthur,

this, led through

Administrative Officer of the Commission, contacted Supervisor R. H.

Haynes, who has served as the point of contact with the Commission,

and stated that Stine. had called Commission headquarters in

Washington with request that inquiry be made of the FBI concerning

photographic coverage of the Kent State disorders. The Bureau's

White anus therefore de asked i tot

reports were furnished to the Commission at the direction of the

White House, are in the possession of the investigative team at

Kent, and, therefore, Arthur had some difficulty understanding

what

Stive wanted.

He asked if it would be satisfactory if Stine

called Haynes directly and was told this would be all right.

Stine called late in the afternoon of 8/5/70 and advised

that he had just joined

the Commission staff under Kenneth McIntire

that morning.

He is still trying to get his feet on the ground

but has several requests from McIntire. He stated that the

investigative reports contain references to photographs obtained

from students and other citizens and wanted to know if these

photographs would be available to the Commission as Mcintire telt

they would be helpiul.

He was advised that previous inquiry had

been made regarding these photographs and they had been furnished

to the Commission in Washington and he should contact Arthur in

this regard (this is inaccordance with Wannall to Brennan memorandum

7/29/70 recommending that the additional photographs be furnished

the Commission and the Director noted "o.k. H.")

4-710

stine stated that Meintire told h

6.2-/9561

him that there was

motion picture film,

possibly TV film, in existence covering the

events of May-ith and would this be available to the Commission

He was advised this would be looked into.

A check with the

General Investigative Division disclosed

that there was TVfiAnG 11 1970

coverage of the events of May 4th shown on NBC and CBS. These

Ant: ake lpe

CONTINUED - OVER

/ (8)

CNN

66 AUG 2 71970

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remorandum trom W. R. Wannall to Mx. C. D. Brennan

KE: PRESIDENT'S COMMISSION ON CAMPUS UNREST

networks

refused to furnish the film to the FBI without a subpoena.

This was referred to the Department of Justice and no further

laction was, taken,

Stine volunteered that the Commission is planning to

hold hearings on the Kent State affair commencing August 21st.

the location is not yet settled, but there is some feeling that

the hearings could create incidents if held at Kent so there is*

some thought to holding them in Cleveland.

Stine stated that the

Conmission staff in reviewing the FBI reports were

"flabbergasted"

That the Bureau had done such a big job in such a short time.

¡ The Bureau reports are most helpful

"to re-cover the same ground but are going to try to look into aspects

lother than those covered in such great detail by the Bureau,

ps the administration of the college and events occurring prior to

the disturbance on May 4th. He asked if the Commission staff should

develop information not covered in the Bureau's reports, would the

Bureau wish to be advised of this. He was told that any information

which they develop which he believes might fall within the Bureau's

jurisdictional responsibilities, the Bureau would accept it.

Stine said that inasmuch as he was previously acquainted

with the Ohio State Patrol, he was assigned by McIntire to handle

liaison with that organization.

Upon briefing the head of the

State Patrol on his assignment

with the Commission, the head

of the

Patrol commented, "So you have joined the camp of the enemy."

Stille thought this was a most curious statement and wondered what

the basis of it could be. No comment at all was made to stine

in this regard.

ACTION:

If approved, the Commission will be advised that the

Bureau does not have in its possession any IV film coverage of the

disorders and the Commission may wish to contact NBC and CBS in

this regard.

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OPTIONÁL FORM NO, 10

soie-100

MAY 1962 EDITION

# • GSA GEN, REG. NO. 27

UNITED STATES GC

• NMENT

Memorandum

No. sullivanic

: A. Bosonal

KENFOUR

Tolson

119N5G

Callahan -

Casper

Conrad

Felt -

Gale

Rosen

Tavel

Walters -

Soyars

Tele. Room -

Holmes -

Gandy

TO

FROM

SUBJECT

DATE: 10/5/70

1 - Mr. Sullivan

- Ms.. Rosen

- hr. Malley

1

1

• Nir. McGowan

- Mx. Hines

- Mr. Brennan

1 - Mr. Bishop

This case concerns the shooting of students at

Kent State University (KSU) on 5/4/70.

Commission on Campus Unrest has prepared a 92-page report

containing their findings with regard to the burning of

the National Guard Armory at KSU on 5/1/70 and the shooting

of students on 5/4/70.

The Comission also prepared a

press release through which they released the report to the

press at 6:00 PM on 10/4/70, A copy is attached.

The

press release stated that the Commission

condemned as "intolerable" the violent actions of some

students

and non-students nt KSU and labeled as unnecessary

and unwarranted and unexcused the fusillade of gun fire by

Ohio National Guardsmen that killed four and wounded nine

They concluded that the actions of some students

dangerous, xeckless and irresponsible but that

the danger which the guardorn faced was not a danger which

called for lethal force and did not justify the firing of

61 shots by the guarasmen.

:

The President's Commission report, a copy of which

is attached, does not make any decrogatory references to the

IrBI.

Nine references are nade in the report to the FBI's

investigation.

These refercoces basically state that the

Commission reviewed 8000 pages of FBI reports; that the

reports did not indicate the disturbances were planned by

students for a Democratic Society (SDS); that SDS students

previously arrested in connection with the disturbances at

Kent State did not plan or dircet the events on 5/1/70

through 5/4/70. It also stated that FBI reports indicated

a significant number of persons participating in the ROTC

fire were not students and that General Cantaburry told the

FBI his order to disperse the students on 5/4/70 was based.

on a proclamation from the Governor.

Enclosures

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Rosen to Sullivan Memorandum

RE: KENFOUR

The Commission report stated four students

were killed and nine were wounded and it quoted from

FBI Laboratory reports the distances of each killed

and wounded student from the firing line.

The report

stated that the FBI

has located no evidence of sniper

fire.

The report also mentioned that the FBI had

collected 340 rocks weighing 175 pounds at the scene

of the shooting.

The Commission's report also includes

approximately 60 pages of photographs taken during

and after the shooting at KSU.

For the most part,

these are photographs collected in our investigation

and furnished to the Commission.

The Commission's press release noted that

Its investigation at Kent State was especially sensitive

because a

state Grand Jury began proceedings in september

while the report' was being prepared.

The State Grand

cerning the Kent State incidents.

Copies of FBI reports

Civil Rights Division.

ACTION:

For Information. Events retating to the

Kent State matter are being closely followed.

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PRESIDENT'S COMMISSION ON CAMPUS UNREST

1727 H STREET, N.W.

WASHINGTON, D.C. 2000G

10°

WILLIAM W. SCRANTON, Chairman

JAMES F. AHERN

ERWIN D. CANHAM

JAMES E. CHEEK

BENJAMIN O. DAVIS

MARTHA A. DERTHICK

BAYLESS MANNING

REVIUS O. ORTIQUE, JR.

JOSEPH RHODES, JR

WM. MATTHEW BYRNE, JR.

Executive Director

JOHN S. KIRBY, JR.

Deputy Director

For Release Sunday, Oct. 4, 1970

6:00 p.m. EDT

WASHINGION, D. C.;

Oct. 3 - The President's Commission

on Campus Unrest today condemned as "intolerable" the

violent

actions of some students and nonstudents at Kent

State University and labeled "unnecessary, unwarranted

and inexcusable" the fusillade of gunfire by Ohio

National Guardsmen that killed four and wounded nine

students on the Kent State campus on May 4.

In a report released today by the White House,

the nine-member panel said that "the actions of some

students were violent and those of others were dangerous.'

reckless and irresponsible."

But the danger the

guardsmen faced "was not a danger which called for lethal

force," the panel said. "The 61 shots by guardsmen

certainly cannot be justified."

The lessons learned from Kent State were drawn upon

in making its report issued September 26.

The special

report on the events at Kent State demonstrates vividly

that those lessons must be learned by the Guard, students,

police and faculty.

CLOSURE

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administrators,

government at all levels and the American

people.

"The widespread student opposition to the

Cambodian action and their general resentment of the

National Guard's presence on the campus cannot justify

the violent and irresponsible actions of many students

during the long weekend"

stated the panel.

Even so, the Commission pointed öut there would

have been no deaths if the guardsmen had not been

equipped with loaded M-1 rifles which are high. velocity

weapons with a horizontal range of almost two miles.

As the guardsmen confronted the students, the

nine-man panel recalled "all that stood between the

guardsmen and firing was the flick of a thumb on a

safety mechanism and the pull of an index finger on a

trigger.

"The Kent State tragedy. must surely mark the last

time that loaded rifles are issued às a matter of course

to guardsmen confronting student demonstrators, " said

the Commission.

"Kent State was a national tragedy," the Commission

said, but it was not a unique tragedy. "Only the magnitude

of the student disorder and the extent of students' deaths.

and injuries set it apart from the occurrences on numerous

other American campuses during the past few years."

-more-

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The events at Kent State illustrate the necessity

for adopting the recommendations made in its general

report, said the Commission.

The Commission described in detail the events

of the first four days in May in Kent including wide-

spread disorder in the city of kent on May 1, and burning.

on May 2 and disorderly rallies on May 3. The Commission

stated that "those who wreaked havoc on the town of

Kent, those who burned the ROIC building, those who

urged them on and applauded their deeds share the

responsibility for the deaths and injuries of May 4."

The Commission pointed out that the May 4 rally

began

as a peaceful

assembly on the commons, the

traditiona: site of student assemblies. They noted

that even

if the Guard had the authority to prohibit

a peaceful gathering - a debatable proposition --

"the decision to disperse the

noon rally was a serious

error."

The "timing and manner of the dispersal were

disastrous.

Many students were legitimately in the

area

as they went to and from class.

The rally was

held during the crowded noon-time lunch period, and

there was no apparent impending violence," said the

report.

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The Commission noted that only when the Guard

attempted to disperse the rally did some students react

violently. "Under these circumstances," the panel

continued, "the Guard's decision to march through the

crowd for hundreds of yards up and down a hill was

highly questionable. In fact, the Guard never did.

disperse the crowd... Guardsmen had been subjected to

-:

harassment and assault, were hot and tired, and felt

dangerously vulnerable by the time they returned to

the top of Blanket Hill.

When guardsmen confronted the students, "it was

only too easy for a single shot to trigger a general

fusillade,"

the Commission said.

The panel noted that many students considered ithe

Guard's march from the ROTC ruins across the Commons

:

up Blanket Hill, down to the practice football field,

and back to Blanket Hill as a kind of charade: The

report told of tear gas cannisters tossed back and forth

to the cheers of the crowd, many of whom acted as if

they were watching a game.

"Guardsmen have claimed that they were under an

increasingly heavy barrage of rocks and other objects

as they advanced back up Blanket Hill, and that

students rushed toward them threateningly," the panel

said.

"Many indicated that they began firing when

-they heard one or some of their fellow guardsmen open.

fire."

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The Commission stated that the closest student

killed was 85 yards from the Guard at 'the time of the

shooting. The closest of the nine wounded students

was 20 yards from the Guard.

"The Guard fired amidst great turmoil and con-

fusion, engendered in part by their own activities. But

the guardsmen should not have been able to kill so

easily in

the first place. The general issuance of

loaded weapons to law enforcement officers engaged in

controlling disorders is never justified except in

the

case of armed resistance that trained sniper teams are

unable to handle. This was not the case at Kent State,

yet each guardsman carried a loaded M-1 rifle.

"No one would have died at Kent State if this

lesson had been learned by the Ohio National Guard."

In the preface to the report, the Commission noted

that its task at Kent State was especially sensitive.

At the outset of the Commission's investigation, the

Kent incidents had not been placed before any grand

jury, either county, state or federal. During the

investigation, the Attorney General of Ohio announced the

convening of a state grand jury. The grand jury began

proceedings in September as the Kent report was being

prepared.

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The Kent State Report is the final of two special..

reports issued by the Commission and follows hy one

week the release of the main report.

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UNITED STATES G. /ERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

Mr. E. S. Miller

FROM

: G; C. MoorefLA

1-.

Mr.

E.

1

Mr.

G.

1-

Mr.

R.

DATE:

SUBJECT:

EXTREMIST INFORMANT PROGRAM-. GHETTO

EXTREMIST MATTERS

Miller

C.

Moore

i Ridgeway

Baker

Bates

Bishop

Callahan

Cleveland

Conrad

Dalbey

Jenkins

Marshall

Mailler,

E.S.K

Ponder

Soyars

Walters

Tele. Room -

Ir. Kinley

Mr. Armstron Fent

Ms. Herwig -

Mrs. Neenan

During the morning session of the Special Agent in

Charge (SAC) conference held at FBI Headquarters on 9/26/72,

the l

ghetto informant program becamé the topic of a lively discussion

with various opinions expressed concerning the most efficient

utilization of this program. It was agreed that further study

of the ghetto informant program is necessary. Accordingly,

attached for approval is an airtel to all offices instructing

each SAC to submit their recommendations concerning the ghetto

informant program.

REC-46 / :. -

236

The ghetto informant program was instituted on 10/11/67,

to fulfill an urgent need to develop a network of "listening posts"

in the ghetto areas of our cities.

Ghetto informants are those

persons living or working in ghetto areas who could furnish

information concerning the potential for riots and violent civil

unrest.

As the field gained experience in the handling of these

informants, their value steadily increased. The "listening post"

concept was expanded and ghetto informants are now utilized to

attend public meetings held by extremists, to identify extremists

passing through or bcating in the ghetto area, to identify

purveyors of extremist literature as well as given specific assign-

ments where appropriate. A valuable by-product of the ghetto

informant program has been their ability to furnish highly

significant criminal information.

In addition, our ghetto informant

program has been a proven reservoir of productive extremist

informants who have been elevated from the ghetto informant ranks.

We currently operate 7,482 ghetto informants. * 11%se

informants are developed and handled by field agents regardless

of their assignment, whether it be criminal, extremist, or

RLR: Cas

(4) (113)

CONTINUED

Enclosure

5. Hiftson

:

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Memorandum

Mr. E. S. Miller

Re:

Extremist Informant Program - Ghetto

security. During the recent inspection of the Domestic

Intelligence Division, it was concluded that a modified

ghetto informant program would streamline and improve the

efficiency of the existing program.

This was to be achieved

by having only Special Agents assigned to extremist matters

handle ghetto informants and instructing the SAls to reduce

their ghetto informant numbers by 50 percent in order to

eliminate the less productive informants. To date this

modified program has not been approved.

As a result of the number of views expressed during

the SAC conference on 9/26/72, concerning the appropriate

utilization of ghetto informants, there is a need to obtain

so terring th

a nap or late

the opinion of all SACs before considering modifying the

existing program. Accordingly, there is attached an airtel to

all SACs with instructions to promptly analyze their ghetto

informant program and submit their recommendations concerning

the most efficient use of these informants in accordance to their

needs to fulfill their respective responsibilities in the

extremist field. Upon receipt of these views, a thorough review

will be made at FBI Headquarters and appropriate recommendation

that will best serve the needs of

all field offices will be

made.

RECOMMENDATION:

The attached airtel be approved and sent in accordance

with the above.

EM

sook

9/28

10:08P

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Airtel

1 - Mr. E. S. Miller

1

•MI. G. C. MoOre

9/28/72

To:

SAC, Albany

REC-46

From:

Acting Director, FBI / 70-00..

1- ME RSONAL RIdIEVEYON

1 - ME ERSONAL ALPENAION

236

GHETTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

EXTREMIST MATTERS

BUDED

10/9/72

The Bureau is currently considering modifying the ghetto

informant program for the purpose of achieving greater efficiency

and maximum utilization of these informants while carefully preserv-

ing the "listening post" concept of the program.

One proposed change to the ghetto informant program

recommends a reduction in the number of these informants by fifty

percent and the handling of these informants exclusively by Special

Agents assigned to extremist matters.

This proposal emphasizes

quality and the closing, where appropriate, or redesignation of

those informants best suited as extremist, criminal or security

informants.

The proposed modification of the ghetto informant program

was discussed during the 9/26/72 session of the Special Agent in

Charge (SAC) conference held at FBI Headquarters. A number of

opinions were expressed as to the value of ghetto informants in

enabling each office to fill its responsibility in the extremist

field.

It was agreed that further study of the program is necessary

before initiating any modification of the program.

For your ready reference, our ghetto informant program

follows guidelines set out in Bureau airtel to Albany dated 11/24/71,

MAILED BI

2

• All Field Offices

SEP 2 0 1972

Felt

Baker-

Bates.

Bishop

Callahan

Cleveland

Conrad

Dalbey

Jenkins

Marshall

Miller, E.S.

Ponder

Soyars

Walters

Tele. Room -

Mr. Kinley -

Mr. Armstrong-

Ms. Herwig -

Mrs. Neenan -

RLR: Cas

(122) Cas

eden

SEE NOTE PAGE THREE

EM

GCM

5% 0CT | 11972

MAIL ROOM S

•TELETYPE UNIT

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Airtel to All Field Offices

Re: Ghetto Informant Program

captioned "Upgrading Extremist Ghetto Informant Program."

This airtel requires that ghetto informants be the type of

individuals who can obtain information concerning black

extremists who are operating in the ghetto areas and planning

or perpetrating guerrilla-type activities such as robberies,

attacks on police, and other violent activities. Our current

ghetto informant program requires that these informants be

given positive assignments and that they be evaluated on a

yearly basis in order to close the unproductive informant.

To assist the Bureau in determining what changes,

if any, should be made to the existing ghetto informant

program, you are instructed to carefully analyze your ghetto

informant program in line with the following points and sub-

mit your recommendations to reach the Bureau by 10/9/72.

Bear in mind our purpose is to have a uniform program to

best do the job intended:

1) Retain current program without modification.

2) Adopt the proposed change set out above calling

for a fifty percent reduction in the number of ghetto

informants. Should you disagree with the fifty percent

reduction, submit your recommendation concerning the

percent of reduction you consider appropriate with an

explanation as to how you arrived at your conclusion.

Bear in mind that quality is difficult without

quantitative measurement.

3)

Other changes believed necessary.

4) Abolish the ghetto program in its entirety.

If you recommend the program be abolished, submit

specific alternate program you recommend to obtain

the intelligence information now being developed by

ghetto informants.

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Airtel to All Field Offices

Re:

Ghetto Informant Program

In line with the above, submit full details justifying

whatever recommendations you make concerning the ghetto informant

program.

A thorough review of your recommendations will be

made at FBI Headquarters and appropriate modifications, if

any, will be made that will best serve the needs of all

field offices and you will be advised accordingly.

NOTE:

See memorandum G. C. Moore to Mr. E. S. Miller

dated 9/27/72, prepared by RLR:cas.

3

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TO

FROM

SUBJECT:

UNITED STATES GU VERNMENT

Memorandum

Mr. E. S. Miller

G.

C. Moore u

• u.

GHETTO EXTREMIST INFORMANT PROGRAM

EXTREMIST MATTERS

1. - Mr.

S. Miller

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore

1 - Mr.

DATE:

R. L. Ridgeway

9/28/72

Baker

Bites

Bishop

Cleveland

Cournd

Dalbey

Jenkins

Marshall .

• Miller, B.S. V

Ponder

Soyars

Tele. Room -

Mr. Kinley i*

Mr. Armstronge

Ms. Herwig -

Mrs. Nechan -

sa

This is to advise that instructions issued by

Mr. Gray on the memorandum from Mr. Daniel M. Armstrong III

to Mr. Gray dated September 18, 1972, concerning captioned

program are being complied with.

Mr. Armstrong's memorandum set out observations

concerning the ghetto informant program based on the recommenda-

tion set forth in memorandum dated September 8, 1972, from

G. C. Moore to Mr. E. S. Miller that the ghetto informant pro-

gram be modified. This modification included reducing the

number of ghetto informants by 50 percent and instructing each

Special Agent in Charge to carefully analyze the current ghetto

and to either elevate other informants to probationary

and to preter tiere then to soman a prote one orie

informants or, if appropriate, redesignate as criminali

or discontinue.

Mr. Gray stated, "I

will not buy a meat-axe reduction.

Let's go into this thoroughly.

Submit recommendations."

179.99

The shetto informant program was the topic of a lively

discussion at the September 26, 1972 Special Agents in Charge

conference held at FBI Headquarters.

Various opinions were tom

expressed concerning the most efficient utilization of thig 1972

program and it was agreed that further study of the program

was necessary. Accordingly, by memorandum dated September 27d972,

from G. C. Moore to Mr. E. S. Miller, it was recommended that a

further study of the ghetto informant program was necessary and

accordingly there was attached for approval an airtel to all

JGD: cas

(4) ")..

CONTINUED

273

SANO! - iSTE

it ise

- ...

5.J

CP

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Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

Re:

Ghetto Extremist Informant Program

offices instructing each Special Agent in Charge to submit

their recommendations concerning the ghetto informant program.

The above recommendations will be submitted by October 9, 1972.

The replies from the Special Agents in Charge will

be studied in detail and appropriate recommendations will be

made by the Domestic Intelligence Division concerning the

future of the ghetto informant program.

ACTION:

You will be advised of the above recommendations.

IGD

Thank you.

DEMGEN

Japt 271 Minus.

110/2

9:20₽

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UNITED STATES

VERNMENT

Memi andum

:Mr. E. S. Millert

FROM : G.

C.

Moore;

SUBJECT:

GHETTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

EXTREMIST MATTERS

Felt _

Baker

Bates

1 - Mr.

E. S. Miller

Bishop

Callahan -

1 - Mr. N. P. Callahan

Cloveland

Conrad

Dalbey

DATE: 10/18/72

Jenkins

Marshall

Miller, F.S.

1 - Mr. L..:M. Walters

1

Ponder

-Mr.

D.

M. Armstrong III Soyas

Walters

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore

Telc. Room -

1 - Mr. H. E. Helgeson

Mr. Kinkey -

Mr. Armstrong

Ms. Herwig -

Mrs. Neenan

The purpose of the memorandum is to secure

approval of a letter to all offices modifying instructions

concerning the ghetto informant program.

A survey of all field offices relative to the

ghetto informant program has been completed.

The field overwhelmingly expressed a desire to

continue the program; however, a number of suggestions were

offered to modify certain aspects of it.

Based upon a review of the results of this survey (l

the following recommendations are made:

1) The number of informants operated under this

program should definitely be governed by the needs of a

specific office as determined by the Special Agent in Charge

(SAC. Attached letter will instruct each office to conduct

an analysis to determine its needs and only those informants

absolutely necessary to fulfill the needs of the office are

to be operated.

The letter will also instruct that this

program is not to be utilized as a device to increase the

office case load.

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2)

We will continue to utilize these informants

in a

LIstening post" capacity, that is,

to keep us abreast

ôf potential civil unrest and possible extremist activities.

We will, however, continue to encourage that positive assign-

ments be given these informants where appropriate and it.-

view of our past experience showing that these informants

1 JAN 16 7973

HEH: cas

(7)

Enclosure

ADDENDUM OF INSPECTION DIVISION PAGE FIVE

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Memorandum

to Mr. E. S. Miller

Re: Ghetto Informant Program

have furnished extensive criminal information we will

continue to accept this valuable side benefit and will

record the office statistical accomplishments as we have

done in the past.

3) The offices responding in the survey were

about equally divided as to whether these informants should

be handled exclusively by Agents assigned to extremist and

security matters or by all Agents in the office. Attached

discretion of sachs chattta come ton te it also be

lIscretion of each SAC.

ach sac in

Informants.

4)

be changed from "ghetto informant" to urban informant! as

more property descriptive. TE has been mentioned that

some offices actually do not have "ghetto" areas but do

have certain geographical locations of potential civil

unrest and extremist activity.

As of September 1, 1972, we were operating 7,482

ghetto informants.

It is not possible to determine at this

time the number of these informants that we will end up with

based on the instructions set forth in attached letter.

However, we anticipate a decrease from the existing level.

OBSERVATION: There have been a variety of opinions expressed

in the past on the value of the ghetto informant program and,

in fact, we have utilized a discussion of this program to

"warm up" Agent conferences and in-service classes because

of the lively discussion it generates.

The recently completed

survey, however shows that only four offices were in favor

of doing away with the existing ghetto informant program.

It is obvious

that this program is considered to be of con-

tinuing value to our field offices.

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hes a

Target host-

Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

Re:

Ghetto Informant Program

It has been said that there has not been a single

instance where a ghetto informant has furnished significant

information pertaining to civil unrest. This is a mis-

conception because, in fact, since the inception of this

program there have been numerous times that these informants

have furnished significant information concerning civil

unrest.

Examples of a few of these are as follows:

A Memphis ghetto informant identified four Negro

males who had assaulted and stabbed a high school teacher

which lead to their arrest and resulted in the quieting

of a potentially riotous situation. A Minneapolis ghetto

intormant identified participants involved in a disturbance

at the University of Minnesota. A Jackson ghetto informant

provided pertinent information concerning a disturbance at

Jackson State College and identified four individuals

setting fires on the campus. This informant also identified

individuals leading a mob of 100 persons attacking the

Reserve Officer Training Corps Building on that campus.

Ghetto informants of the Knoxville Office furnished informa-

tion on black extremists extorting money from white merchants

with the threat of fire bombing their stores if they failed

to cooperate. A Norfolk ghetto informant furnished informa-

tion that a gathering of 200 young blacks had 40 fire bombs

which they intended to use. Local authorities credited this

yintherine

information with avoiding a massive civil disturbance. A

Springfield ghetto informant identified an individual attempt-

ing to sell a large quantity of explosives for use in creating

a civil disturbance.

A Tampa ghetto informant identified five

• Negroes responsible for provoking trouble at a local school.

• In addition, ghetto informants have furnished a

large amount of valuable criminal information which is perhaps

best highlighted by a recent case wherein a ghetto informant

of the Oklahoma City Office furnished the information which

lead to the identification and apprehension of four subjects

in a terrorist-type slaying of a man, his wife, and a young

son.

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Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

Re: Ghetto Informant Program

Implementation of the recommendations set forth

above should result in a strengthening of this program which

plays an important part in our intelligence gathering

responsibilities.

ACTION:

1) That the attached letter to all offices

setting forth instructions in line with the above be

approved.

2)

be prepared.

If approved, necessary Manual changes

• will

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ADDENDUM OF THE INSPECTION DIVISION L. M. WALTERS:wmj 10/24/

Ghetto Informant Program instituted 10/11/67 to fulfill a need

then recognized to develop a comprehensive network of "listening posts"

in the ghetto areas of urban centers throughout the country. Over the

succeeding years number of such informants has gradually built to some

7500 existing today. Field inspections in past year have pointed to diffia Its

of evaluating justification for such informants because, unlike the other

informant programs (criminal, security, extremist, revolutionary

activities, and top echelon) the justification for an individual informant

cannot be supported by what he is producing. It is sufficient that ghetto

informants are geographically well dispersed and promise cooperation.

The practice of opening such cases varies widely and can be used by a

field office to effect sharp changes in total case load upward or downward.

The number of ghetto informant cases substantially affects manpower

utilization in that each ghetto informant opened requires a background

investigation and thereafter 30-day contacts.

Accordingly, during inspection (8/18 - 9/1/72) of Domestic

Intelligence Division (DID) the merits of the overall program were

thoroughly reviewed and discussed. As a result, DID proposed in inspection

that hereafter assignment of such informants be limited to those Agents

assigned to extremist squads or extremist work and that SACs be instructed

to cease levying a requirement that all Agents, regardless of assignment,

must develop and operate ghetto informants. DID estimated that such a

change in the program would probably reduce the total number of such cases

by 50%.

The proposed letter to the field accomplishes little meaningful

change. It changes the name of the program; it provides latitude to SACs

to determine extent of program within guideline that the number of

informants operated must be deemed necessary to fulfill the needs of the

office (this has always been so); it also provides latit ude to SACs as to

whether all Agents in the office participate or only those Agents assigned to

extremist matters. Implementation of changes proposed herein would

result in an extraordinary lack of uniformity throughout the field.

tastests +714797555+7180tt4tt,xxss

The point really called into question here is whether concrete

steps should be taken to effect an overall case load reduction by sharply

reducing marginally productive cases in order to divert Agent manpower

to more productive uses in major program areas. The broader question

is currently under consideration and the results of that consideration should

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more clearly dictate the proper approach to the Ghetto Informant

Program be accordin i the com question of cas hong in this

manpower utilization is resolved.

Jag

vell

WiGe

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TO

FROM

SUBJECT:

• OFTIONAL FORM NO, 10

MAY 1962 EDITION

3010-100 к

GSA, GEN. REG, NO. 27

UNITED STATES (

VERNMENT

Memorandum

Mr. L. Patrick Gray, II

Acting Director

Daniel M. Armstrong, III

ACHETTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

EXTREMIST MATTERS

171-л107

DATE:

November 2, 1972

Felt

Baker

Bishop

Callahan

Cleveland.

Conrad

Dalbey

Gebhardt

Jenkins

Marshall

E astiller, E.S.l

Purvis

Soyars

Walters

Tele. Room -

Mr. Kinley -

Mr. Armstrong -

*Mrs. Neenan _

Re memo of G. C. Moore to Mr. E. S. Miller of 10/18/72

on this subject.

The first paragraph of the Addendum of the Inspection Division

sets forth some of the considerations which have caused my skepticism

as to whether the benefits gained from this Program are sufficient to

justify the costs in terms of resource utilization attendant to the Ghetto

Informant Program.

With reference to the recommendation of the Inspection Division

that no action be taken until the overall question of caseload versus man-

power utilization is resolved, I am not certain as to the precise inquiry

currently in progress which is being referred to by the Inspection Division.

If there is such an inquiry with a view towards instructing. the Domestic

Intelligence Division not to let fears as to the consequences of a reduction

in the quantity of its total caseload interfere with devoting concentrated

attention towards the most important matters within its jurisdiction, I

would be the first to applaud this inquiry.

In this regard, the problem I see with the proposed letter of

the Domestic Intelligence Division is that by giving wide latitude to SACs

to administer the Ghetto Informant Program within their respective offices,

the memorandum is not likely to accomplish meaningful change as long as

so much turns within the Bureau on the total caseload of an office. Even

though an SAC in Field Division X believes that he could terminate his

Ghetto Informant Program altogether and, by doing so, increase the

effective utilization of his personnel, he will hesitate to make such a

decision because he knows it could well result in a substantial reduction

in his total caseload, which in turn would mean that his office would lose

Agents and/or supervisors or would not be able to obtain additional Agents

and/or supervisors.

. 1

Enclosure

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Memorandum to Mr. Gray

Re: Ghetto Informant Program

Extremist Matters

This is why it seems so vitally important to achieve the

by no means easy goal of finding some way to measure the needs of an

office without resort to dependence upon the total caseload of the office

because the present reliance upon caseload figure restricts the SACs

ability to make decisions, otherwise called for, which would reduce

his total caseload.

The Domestic Intelligence Division furnished to me copies of

the responses received from the Field Divisions in connection with the

Field survey concerning the Ghetto Informant Program. The information

submitted by the Newark Division so closely approximates my opinion

concerning the Ghetto Informant Program that I am attaching a copy of

the Newark airtel to this memorandum.

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Transmit the following in

AIRTEL

Via

FBI.

Date:

20/5/72

(Type in plaintext or codel

(Priority)

TO:

FROM:

SUBJECT:

ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI

SAC, NEWARK (170-6)

GHETTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

EXTREMIST MATTERS

BUDED:

10/9/72

Re Bureau airtel to SAC, ALBANY, 9/28/72.

The Newar Office is in complete agreement that

modification of the ghetto informant progran is necessary in

order to insure greater efficiency and naximum utilization of

these informants.

A revier of ghetto informant files in the Newark

Division following the guidelines set out in Bureau airtel

dated 11/24/71 captioned "UFGRADING EXTREMIST GHETTO INFORMANT

PROGRAM" has revealed the following:

Ghetto informants are divided into two general

groups.

The first group are those serving as "listening

posts".

These informants are generally individuals who own

or are employed in such businesses as gas stations, candy

stores, barber shops,

etc. and are usually in no way directly

connected with extremist or criminal matters.

These individuals

are contacted on a regular basis and routinely report that

"all is quiet in the neighborhood".

The value of such

informants is highly questionable.

2- Bureau

2- Newark

(1-5-3 Desk)

CAM: JZ

(4)

Approved:

Special Agent in Charge

ЧНТРНІЦИ ПИШНИМІЧ СТІН"

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Sent

ENCLOSURE,

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251

Per

IT U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1071-419-135

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Civil disturbances are either planned or spontaneous.

In the first case, such planning is done by various militant

Eroups.

It is the responsibility of all field offices to

have developed informants of such character in these groups

that they are in a position to furnish advance information

about such plans.

"Listening post" informants are not in &

position to furnish information about preplanned disturbances

and they certainly cannot furnish prior information relative to

spontaneous disturbance.

Onco a disturbance or riot has

started, it is virtually impossible to contact these individusls

inasnuch as most conmercial enterprises are closed down and

entry into these areas is not lessible and the ability of these

informants to report by tolephone is very doubtiul.

Targeting of such informants towards obtaining

Information concerning black extremists, robbertes, attacks on

police and other violent activities, as

well as recent targeting

towards obtaining narcotics Information has been extremely limited

an Its value.

In vow of this, it is felt that the value of

the "listening post" is limited

and thoy should be eliminated.

The manner in which this action should be taken is set out later

in this communication.

The second group consists of those individuals opened

as ghetto informants who are considered to have deiinite value

in the extremist field and who are targeted to furnish specilie

Information relative to extrenist organizationa and individuals.

These informants are actually under develoyment towards becoming

extronist informants. They are generally individuals who sre

presently menbers of extronist organizations or are in some way

afiillated with those organizations through contact with nenbers.

These ghetto informants are of great value for the continued

development of new informants In the extrenist field. In the

Newark Division it is this group of ghetto informants who have

furnished positive intornation relative to extremist activities,

as vell as contributing information rolative to fugitives, bank

robberies and local crininal natters. They are all targeted

towards furnishing Infornation relative to narcotics activity.

and it is anticipated that they will be of great value in this

fold.

These ghetto informants are of definite valuo and in

the Newark Division are all assigned to Agents conducting

extremist investigations.

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The Rewark Division disagroes aith arbitrarily

chosing flity percent of all ghetto informants.

The following

1s Newark's rocommendation as to hor each chetto iloraans

should be evaluated:.

The Extremist Informant Coordinator or Supervisor,

ss the esse applies, routinely reviows all files under the

tickler system.

= Ille comes up on rickler for revier,

It should be evaluated. If 1t appears to be a "listening postr

with no value as

a future extremist informant, this should ba

brought to the attention of the case Agent.

then within one month make a recommendation to either close this:

"rornt or convert hia to a criminal or accurity informant

development in a specific ares.

All ghetto intornante

considered to be of no other value than as "listening posts"

should be closed.

In the Newark Office ghetto Informants are assigned

to the extremist squad or security squads, the applicant and

accounting squads.

Those assigned to other than the extrenist

squad are generally "Iistening posts" in character. Upon

raview, as set forth above, it it is determined the Informant is

of value in the extremist field he should be reassigned to an

Agent working extremist matters.

Is of value in another field

of investigation, he should ba appropriately reassigned..

It is felt that if the above is

adopted, & great deal

of Agent time and clerical time would be saved and could be

diverted to more productive and eificient usage, particularly

oy the Agento conducting investigationg in the extremist, security

and criminal fiolds.

Further, concentration on the remainacr

of the informants vould logically result in their beconing more

proquetive and efficient.

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Felt

VERNMENT

Memorindum

Baker

Bishon

1 - Mr. D.

Armstrong, IlI

1 - Mr. N. P. Callahan

Callahan .

Cleveland.

Conrad

Dalbey

TO

Gebhardt

*Mr. E. S. Miller

DATE: November 20, 1972

Jenkins

a Marshall

FROM

Mr, G.

c. Moore fely)

1 - Mr. L. M. Walters

Purvis

1

• Mr. W. V. Cleveland

Soyars

7. 1

i ..

1 - Mx. E. S. Miller

Walter

Tele. Koon

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore

Mr. Kinley

SL'BJECT

CHETTO. INFORMANI PROGRAM -

Mr. Armstrahe 2

EXTREMIST MATTERS

1 - Mr. J. G. Deegan

Ms. Herwig -

Mrs. Ncenan -

In connection with various memoranda concerning captione

matter, Mr. Gray inquired "Why not handle this program in same mann

as our other programs involving informants? G III 11/9 2:34 pl

The question asked is similar to the questions raised at

the time the captioned program was inaugurated in October, 1967.

Faced with the need for a rapid development of a particular type of

informant, the decision was made to implement a program with a

minimum amount of Headquarters' supervision.

Accordingly, authority

was granted for the Special Agents in Charge (SAC) to approve the

operation of an individual as a ghetto informant.

There is set forth data showing that the Ghetto Informant

Program is in line with other Bureau informant programs in that ther

are specific guidelines for the operation of the informants, as well

as requirements for the justification of the informants and

requirements for contacts with these informants along with the.

regulations concerning payments to informants.

There are also set forth observations concerning the

comments made by Mr. Armstrong in his memorandum of November 2, 1972,

and the comments made by the Inspection Division in its addendum

of 10/24/72.

Need for the Ghetto Informant Program

stuffer

In 1967 the United States experienced violent racial

disturbances in many cities and it was indicated that there was a

need for cooperative individuals (sources) in those areas

experiencing the above disturbances. Such questions as "'Are these

disturbances spontaneous or are they planned?" "Are these dis-

turbances caused by organizations or individuals? If so, identify

them'' were being asked not only by FBI Headquarters officials, t

also by high-ranking overment of as including the white

House.

JGD:as

DDENDUM OF INSPECTION DIVISION PAGE NINE

AX JAN 75 1973

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Memorandum to Mr.

RE: GHETTO INFORMAN

S. Miller

PROGRAM

Analysis of the then existing Security, Criminal and Extremist

Informant Programs determined that none of these existing programs could

supply the answers to the questions being asked..:

'The above analysis further showed that due to the orientation

of the various informant programs mentioned above, that is, criminal

informants to obtain criminal information, security informants for

security information, and extremist informants for specific information

concerning extremist organizations and known extremist individuals,

there was still a vast area where racial unrest was rampant, namely, the

ghetto areas where there was a need for a "listening post" type

informant. Accordingly, the Ghetto Informant Program

m was instituted.

Comparison of Ghetto Informant Operations With Other Bureau Informant

Operations

The Security Informant Program as well as the Extremist

Informant Program require tight supervision at both Headquarters and

field level because of the extreme sensitivity of these operations. As

previously stated, there was a need for development and rapid operation

of sources in the ghetto areas which were to be utilized as "listening

posts." In view of the nature of this operation, it was decided that the

tight supervision required by the other informant programs was not

necessary, however, it was also recognized that for any program to be

fruitful and administratively sound, there must be guidelines set out..

The guidelines formulated were based on our experiences with

the Security and Extremist Informant Programs and required that some

background checks be conducted prior to the approval of an individual as

an informant; a contact be made with the individual designated as an

informant at least once every 30 days; that any payments made to a ghetto

informant must be in accordance with Bureau policy which is also the

requirement for other informant programs.

In synopsis, it can be said that the Ghetto Informant Program

is similar to other informant programs (security and extremist) in that

there are definite guidelines set for the designation and operation of

an individual as a ghetto informant, as well as the fact payment to these

informants must conform to Bureau regulations. In short, the Ghetto

Informant Program, although operated basically as other informant

programs, does serve a separate and distinct need which our experience

has shown the other Bureau informant programs did not and could not

fill.

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Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

RE: GHETTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

.i

Comparison of the Justification of Ghetto Informants With

Justification of Other Existing Informant Programs

In the Inspection Division's addendum dated 10/24/72 to

the memorandum from G. C. Moore to E. S. Miller dated 10/18/72

concerning captioned matter, it was set out "Field inspections

in past year have pointed to difficulty of evaluating

justification for such informants (this refers to ghetto

informants) because, unlike the other informant programs

(criminal, security, extremist, revolutionary activities, and

top echelon) the justification for an individual informant

cannot be supported by what he is producing."

The Inspection Division's difficulties have not previously

been brought to the attention of the Domestic Intelligence

Division (DID), however, this Division does not agree with the

above set out difficulty.

The statistical accomplishments of the ghetto informants

have been set out numerous times, therefore, this in itself would

assist in making a justification

for ghetto informants; but,

It is more important that the ghetto informants be justified

by obaining information concerning potential civil unrest.

This must be considered in light of present circumstances.

While we are not experiencing the burning of the cities that

we did in the late 1960s, we are still living in a state of

nerosig, emotional fears concerning the polarization of the races.

Therefore, based on our experiences, we recognized

that in reporting on the pulse of a particular area in regard

to the potential for civil unrest it is very important to

know that there is no indication of civil unrest in a particular

area at a particular time, as well as knowing that there are

indications of civil unrest. Accordingly, the report that there

is no indication of civil unrest in a particular area is

considered positive information and should be counted as such.

In accordance with these guidelines, there does not appear to

be any difficulty in justifying the continuance of a ghetto

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it was not ansurred.

Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

RE:

GHETTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

informant if he is being contacted in accordance with

instructions and reporting concerning the tempo of feelings

in his particular area.

In addition to the above, there will be set forth

observations concerning the comments made in the memorandum

of Mr. Armstrong dated November 2, 1972, as well as the

addendum of the Inspection Division dated 10/24/72.

Addendum of Inspection Division dated 10/24/72

Paragraph one of the above addendum in addition to the

comment concerning the difficulty of evaluating justification

for the Ghetto Informant Program which was answered above

makes reference to the practice of opening ghetto cases and

states these cases can be used by a field office to effect

sharp changes in total case load upward or downward. This

is merely an administrative matter and should not be considered

in connection with the concept of whether or not there should be

a Ghetto Informant Program. The value of this program has been

previously set forth in connection with the obtaining of

intelligence information and will be repeated further in this

memorandum.

THIS IS LIHAT

THE PROGRAM, I WANT TO KNOW... THE VALUE OF

Concerning the comment that the number of ghetto

informant cases substantially affects manpower utilization

in that each ghetto informant opened requires a background

investigation and thereafter 30-day contacts, this is to

Istlus

state that the background investigation is minimal and the

Mally Ris

30-day contact is the basic minimal requirement that could

way to dait?

be made if an informant is to be of any use at all.

Hors good is

a miimal BI?

The above-mentioned addendum sets out that DID's

proposed letter to the field dated 10/20/72 accomplishes little

meaningful change in the Ghetto Informant Program. This is

exactly what the DID intended. DID's letter to the field was

based on the observations of the SACs and was a consensus of

their studied critique of the program and their respective

recommendations. As a result of discussion with SACs and

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Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

RE:

GHETTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

Mr. Gray concerning the Ghetto Informant Program on 9/26/72,

all SACs were instructed to submit their comments and

recommendations concerning this program. If we are not going

to take the recommendations of the SACs, who are our leaders

In the field, then why did we bother to request their opinions?

Likewise, they certainly are entitled to know the results of

the survey and this is what we are attempting to do.

In connection with the recommendation made that any

change in this program be deferred until the overall question

of case load versus manpower utilization is resolved, there

apparently is no indication as to when this will be resolved

and further, this question should not be the deciding factor

as to whether or not there should be a Ghetto Informant Program.

Memorandum of MI. Daniel M. Armstrong III dated November 2, 1972

Mr. Armstrong stated that in connection with the

inquiry concerning the overall question of case load versus

manpower that if there is such an inquiry with a view toward

instructing DID not to let fears as to the consequences of a

reduction in the quantity of its total case load interfere

with devoting concentrated attention towards the most important

matters within its jurisdiction, he would be the first to

applaud this inquiry.

In respect to this, DID is not aware of any fears in

connection with the above case load work load inquiry and,

further, we will always go full steam ahead to obtain the

maximum quality intelligence data needed to fulfill our

responsibilities to the United States Government, regardless

of any alleged "fears."

Mr. Armstrong stated that the problem he sees with

DID's proposed letter of 10/20/72 is that "by giving wide

latitude to SACs to administer the Ghetto Informant Program

within their respective offices, the memorandum is not likely

to accomplish meaningful change as long as so much turns

within the Bureau on the total caseload of an office."

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Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

RE:

GHETTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

SnC Newark probably hasa

tu s black % is his HQ

Eity thaw auy othes SAe, henes

he should have fers sypescence

Again it is pointed out that the DID memorandum was intended

to give latitude to the SACs in the operation of the Ghetto

Informant Program because this basically is the recommendation

of the greater majority of SACs.

thes

Mr. Armstrong cited the opinion submitted by the

How

10 404?

Newark Division because it so closely approximated his own

opinion It is to be noted that the SAC Newark was one of

beco

wrent

four SACs who recommended against maintaining the program in

; its same form, whereas 53 SACs recommended modifications in

accordance with those set out in DID letter 10/20/72.

volute

It is respectfully submitted that the recommendations of

53 SACs carry more weight than one SAC and that these 53 SACs

recommended that the Program be continued. The greater

majority of these individuals recommended that the Program

be. continued along with the modifications set out in DID

letter dated 10/20/72.

OBSERVATIONS:

The Ghetto Informant Program since 1967, when it was

instituted, has been analysed and critiqued not only by FBI

Headquarters personnel, SACs, but also by Field Supervisors and

Field Informant Coordinators through a series of correspondence,

as well as specialized conferences. The overriding opinion

of the majority of individuals involved in the above has

been that this program has in the past and still is an

•effective productive program. The program serves a vital

need, that is, the need to know the potential for acts of

civil disturbances that could not only disrupt the operations

in local communities, but could also cause disruption on a

nationwide basis.

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Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

RE: GHETTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

As previously stated, the country is not experiencing

the burning of the cities and the major riots as we had in the

late 1960s, however, there are movements in this country that

are more dangerous

than the riots of the late 1960s. We are

familiar with the rhetoric of known extremists such as

Stokely Carmichael, Eldridge Cleaver, LeRoi Jones, and

unfortunately this rhetoric is the fact of life in our country

today. These extremists preached the theory of "kill the

pig," and we are seeing today not only known extremists

with extremist organizations taking this same action.

of Black Separatism--A National Tragedy" very accurately

portrayed the problem facing FBI intelligence gathering

capabilities. Agree. The casut is: The value of the Ghett Informant Progres

What can Is dont to intence it?'

The above article sets out the hostility of racial

factions in the military which has caused military leaders to

declare it a threat to our national security. It further

points out the tensions and violence that exist in our high

schools and states that traditional white racism has collided

with a virulent new black nationalism to drive the races as far

apart as they have been in half a century, with an increasingly

destructive impact on the stability of our society.

No doubt

As can be seen from

the above, there is still a need

aboadthis

to measure the potential for violence in our urban areas, as

well as the need to identify any individuals in these areas

who may be fomenting violence because of racial hatred.

The Ghetto Informant Program has proven in the past

to be the only vehicle where the above type information can

be obtained on a regular basis. Accordingly, it is believed

•that the attached letter to all field offices

setting forth

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Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

RE:

GHETTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

the instructions regarding the handling of ghetto informants

which was previously submitted by DID should be approved.

This

letter is based on the recommendations of the majority

of all SACs. In addition, Mr. Gray previously agreed by

memorandum dated 10/18/72 to the proposal that the name of

the Ghetto Informant Program be changed to Urban Informant

Program.

ACTION:

1. That the attached letter to all offices setting

forth instructions in line with the above be approved.

No

2. If approved, necessary Manual changes will be

prepared.

No. NEM

WEC

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ADDENDUM OF THE INSPECTION DIVISION J.H. TRIMBACH wmj 11/24/72

The attached series of documents arose from DID inspection review of

Ghetto Informant Program, 8/18 - 9/1/72. Inspection Division adheres to its

position expressed in addendum to 10/18/72 memorandum attached and still feels

that the proposed letter to the field contains no meaningful change in the

operation of the Ghetto Informant Program.

Under the heading, "Need for the Ghetto Informant Program," in foregoing

memorandum (page 1, last paragraph), DID mentions questions such as "Are

these (racial) disturbances spontaneous or are they planned?", and "Are these

disturbances caused by organizations or individuals?", as questions asked by

high Government officials after the racial disturbances of 1967. Inspection Division

feels that advance information responsive to such intelligence needs must be

obtained from productive, well-placed Security, Revolutionary Activities, and

Extremist Informants, or as by-product information from Criminal Informants

and other sources from whom we have reasonable expectation of positive

information reporting based on past experience. Our current concept of

a Ghetto Informant includes the proprietor of a candy store or barber shop in

a ghetto (under new proposal in an urban area) who may or may not have

such information. One such proprietor could have significant information about

an impending racial disturbance and another may not. Can we assume that our

Ghetto Informant is the local proprietor with the answer because we have

selected him in the neighborhood as a listed Ghetto Informant?

Inspection Division feels that the Ghetto Informant Program as viewed by the

DID is different from all other informant programs in at least one highly

important respect. On page 3 of the memorandum, it is stated that the report

(from a Ghetto Informant) that there is no indication of civil unrest in a particular

area is considered "positive" information and should be counted as such. Negative

information is not counted as positive information in any other informant program

and in other programs we obtain some history of the furnishing of productive in-

formation before forming a conclusion that the individual is worthy of continued

contact or further development. If we accept the views of the DID, then every

Ghetto Informant opened by an office and established for monthly contact is

capable of furnishing "positive" information because everyone is capable of

saying they do not have information indicating civil unrest.

Some Ghetto Informants have in the past furnished information in extremist

or criminal matters. This has been recognized as a by-product of the Ghetto

Informant Program. A more meaningful approach to this whole problem might be

to concentrate more heavily in ghetto areas to develop proven Security, Extremist,

revolutionary Activities, and Criminal Informants upon whom we can then rely to

keep us advised of civil disturbance plans as a steady by-product to the intormation

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they are regularly furnishing on domestic intelligence or criminal matters.

Existing Ghetto Informants who have shown productivity in any area of FBI

jurisdiction should be converted to the appropriate substantive informant

program to which their services relate.

Further, all informants designated

in the other informant programs who are strategically located in areas of

potential civil unrest, should be briefed on supplying information that may

come to their attention relating to develoing tensions and civil unrest. Such

approach would, in our view, represent a better ordering of priorities and not

have the "cart before the horse." Moreover, we have some concern of

justifiable apprehension that might be expressed by the Congress or the public

if this program were to be described in terms out of context with our real intentions.

We could fully defend informants providing us regularly with information directly

related to our jurisdictional responsibilities and using them for "by-product"

information on civil unrest. It would be much more difficult to defend

establishment of ghetto or urban listening posts all over the country with a

possible by-product of information directly within our jurisdiction.

In our view, the Ghetto Informant Program is not a proven program and in

view of the manpower expended on it, the decision as to whether we should

keep it, modify it, or abolish it should be made after a decision is reached

concerning the overall question of case load vs, manpower utilization now pending

in connection with a separate management study.

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1

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S. Miller

Jfr.

?. Callalan

1

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so il Halters

11/ 28/72

For the Acting Director, FBI 1 - it. D. l instrong lil

W. Mark Felt

SEASONAL AFRATION

Acting Associate Director

1 - ir. G. C. Moore

UB-I

IN CURE 1210349

- Fit. 11. E. Helgeson

HLNZNLLAEOCE

C.

-FAT

Ro Burest alrtel 9/28/72, caprioned Ghetto

Informant "Jogram, ürtremist Matters."

referenced airtel.

In analysis has been made of responses to

Falt

Baker

Bishop

Callahan

Cleveland

Conrad

Dalbey

Gobhardt

Jenkina

Marshall

Millor, E.s.

Purvis

This survey indicated the field uns overwhelmingly

in favor of aninraining a ghetto Loformant-type program and

a nurber of suasestions vere offered which have been

Incorporated Lito tlie modifications as set forth elow:

The term "ghetto informant" vill be changed

to "urban inforant" to more propesis: deserlbe

these SOUrCes.

=.

2)

The naber of informants operated by & division

under this progran should be governed by tbe needs

of the secific office as deterisined by the Special

MALED 23

NOV 2 9 1972

peut in Charge. In this connection you should

analyze tie situation in your office to detereine

your particular needs and only those urban informants

absolutely necessary to fulfill the needs of your

DEfice are to be operatedo.

You are not to use this.

progrom as a device to liftease the office case long

You wil

continue to uttro er toront

in a "Iistening post" capacity, that is; to keep

you abreast of potential clull unrest nad poseible dEM.

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Letter to Albany, it al

Re: Urban Infornant frogram

extremist activities. You will' continue to make

positive assignments to these informants where

appropriate.

In view of the extensive criminal

Information furnished by these informants in the

past continue to accept infosmation of this nature

they may obtain and record and report statistical

accomplishments as in the past.

4)

Survey disclosed offices were about equally

divided as to wether these informanta should be

handled exclusively by Special igents assigned to

as to mety

security and extremist matters or by all Spacial

Agents in the office. This is being left to your

discretion; however, you should not levy a require

ment that each Special gent must have a certain

number of these informants.

This program, properly aduinistered, can materially

assist in your intelligence gathering responsibilities.

You should pertodically review this progran to insure that

maxton results are being achieved.

Appropriate Manual changes follow.

NOTE:

See memorandum G. C. Moore to lix. E. S. Miller

dated 11/20/72, captioned "Ghetto Informant Program,

Extremist Matters", prepared by IGD:ass.

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

•Memor

andum

TO

:

Mr. Kinley

DATE:

December 5, 1972

pendin

FROM

Daniel M. Armstrong III

...

Ex:

"Indi: o.

SUBJECT:

GHETTO INFORMANT PROGRAM

EXTREMIST MATTERS

Felt -

Baker

Callahan

Cleveland

Conrad -

Dalbey

Gebhardt.

Jenkins

Marshall

Miller, E.S.

Purvis -

Soyars

• Walters -

Tele. Room

Mr. Kinley *

Mr. Armstrong &

Ms. Herwig —

Mrs. Neenan

Re memorandum from Mr. G. C. Moore to Mr. E. S. Miller,

dated November 20, 1972, on this subject and the addendum of the Inspection

Division thereto, dated November 24, 1972.

As noted in the addendum of the Inspection Division, the Urban

Informant Program formerly known as the Ghetto Informant Program

differs from all other informant programs in that negative information is,

under this program, counted as positive information.

It would appear from Section 130 (H) (2) (b) (4) of the Manual of

Instructions that an urban informant who does nothing more than advise our

inquiring Agents that there is no indication of civil unrest in his particular

area could qualify for payments on a regular basis under Bureau authority.

In this regard, I believe it would be useful to know (1) how

many of the Bureau's present urban informants are being paid on a regular

basis, (2) of that number, how many have furnished only information to the

effect that there is no indication of civil unrest in their areas and (3) of

those urban informants not paid on a regular basis, are there documented

cases in which those informants have been paid for saying that there is no

indication of civil unrest in their areas?

The answer to Question (1) would appear to be readily available.

The answers to the other questions, especiali liftion (2), might be

difficult to obtain.

If you deem it appropriate, I would be pleased to have you obtain

the answers to one or more of the above questions, or I would make the

effort myself. I would understand completely if you conclude that thee i.

request for this information should come only from Mr. Gray. y JAN IS :."3

DMA: rm (2)

rakesbinat

VAN 18107

epass a seemo for my agnature"

requesting te fo. G..,

9:09A

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Memorandum to Mr. Kinley

December 5, 1972

In any event, I do recommend that the referenced memorandum

and the addendum be shown to Mr. Gray. Although no action proposals are

now pending and Mr. Felt and Mr. Gray may have discussed this by phone

auring Mr. Gray's hospitalization, I think Mr. Gray for his own information

should have a chance to read for himself the arguments pro and con

concerning this controversial program.

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glivis

Spermis.

To: no. . . me l

URBAN INFORMANT PROGRAM

ad meant to d. 1

December 15, 1972

Hil fin

One of the memoranda on this subject which was

included in the package which Mr. Deegan sent me at your

request was a memorandum of 12/5/72 from me to Mr. Kinley

upon which Mr. Gray had written - "Prepare a memo for my

signature requesting the info. GIII 12-11 9:09A." The

information to which Mr. Gray was referring would be the

answers to three questions set forth in the body of the

memorandum.

In view of the fact that you are already in possession

of the memorandum containing the three questions and Mr.

Gray's instructions with reference thereto, I have suggested

to Mr. Kinley that the preparation of a memorandum for

Mr. Gray's signature would now be, under the circumstances

at this case, unnecessary. Mr. Kinley suggested that the

answers to those three questions could be compiled and made

available to Mr. Gray in conjunction with the overall project of

developing an Urban Informant Program which he also requested

in his notation of 12-11-72 at 9:11 AM

Therefore, I will not prepare a memorandum formally

requesting the answers to the three questions, and will assume

that the information will be furnished in connection with the project

we are now working on. Please advise if this suggested approach

presents any problems.

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DMA: nm (2)

Mack Armstrong

in i 2511

5. JAN 16 1973

File

588AN 2 2 1973

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DO-6.r

OFFICE OF ACTING DIRECTOR

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

MR. FELT.

MR. BAKER

MR. BATES -

MR. BISHOP →

MR. CALLAHAN -

COOPOLATE

MR. CLEVELAND

MR. CONRAD -

MR. JENKINS -

MR. MARSHALL

MR. MILLER, E.S.

MR. PONDER.

MR. SOYARS.

MR. WALTERS

TELE.ROOM

MR. KINLEY -

MR. ARMSTRONG LAGE

MS. HERWIG

MRS. NEENAN

п... +.....

/1.

1 Jam not peronaded that the

"listsmeng port" conceat has sessit. It

is a luxury that ur cansest afford at

"the present. Our effort rust disicked

to developing an Cerbon Informedul Prograu

with Urbau Informants spicifical, taugeted.

2. Messes. micker, walters and Questiong

Are to put their talents together and come up

coith the Reogan-

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I JAN 16 1973

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•rO

OPTIONAL PORM NO, 10

5010-106

MAY 1902 EDITION

GSA GEN, REG, NO, 27

UNITED STATES

L ERNMENT®

Memorandum

: Mr. W. M. Felt

FROM

: E. S. Miller

SUBJECT: EXTREMIST INFORMANT PROGRAM

1 - Mr.

D.

M. Armstrong

1 - Mr. L. M. Walters

I - Mr. N. P. Callahan

DATE: 3/6/73

1 - Mr. T. J. Jenkins

1 - Mr. E: S. Miller

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore

1 - Mr. R. F. Olmert

Mr. Felt.

Mr. Baker —

Mr. Callahan

Mr. Cleveland -

Mr. Conrad -

Mr. Gebhardt .

Mr. Jenkins,

fr. Marshall I

Mr. Miller,JE.sa.

Mr. Soyars -

Mr. Thompson

Mr. Walters

Tele. Room

Mr. Kinley

Mr. Armstrong

Mr. Bowers

Mr. Herington

Ms. Henvig

Mr. Mintz

Mrs. Neenan

:

In accordance with Mr. Gray's instructions,

(men to the enter end Mired ten 212 0173 men

which time they formulated a'revised Extremist Informant

Program designed to be beneficial to the Bureau's

operation both in the field and at FBIHQ.

The new revised Extremist Informant Program

eliminates urban (ghetto) informants. and is limited to

potential extremist informants (PEI), extremist informants

(ET), and confidential sources-extremist (CS-E).

Definitions and qualifications for these new

informant categories are as follows:

Potential Extremist Informant:

A PEI is an individual who is in a position to

furnish information concerning extremist activities of

individuals and organizations as well as information of an

extremist nature in those geographical areas where there is

a potential for violence.

The personal authority of the SAC is necessary to

designate and operate an individual as a Pil with exceptions

as noted below. These intormants are to be operated for a

period of not more than one year and not less than six months

providing their potential is such that it appears he will qualify

for elevation to EI. The, PEI must be discontinued immediately

following a determination that he has no future potential as an

EI and those PEIs not elevated at the end of one year must be

discontinued.

REC-31

254X

Enclosure

RFO:k1k

(8) 2$

• SAUR 161973

18 AUG 9 1973

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Memorandum to Mc. W. M. Felt

Re:

Extremist Informant Program

. i

The following are exceptions to the SAC's authority

for granting the approval of the operation of a PEI. If any

of the following conditions exist, the SAc must submit his

recommendation

to FBIHQ on a UACB basis:

1. Any individual in a sensitive position (i.e. news

media, educational field or any other field where disclosure

as an informant would cause concern to the Bureau.

2. Any individual being placed in an extremist

organization or any individual presently in an extremist

organization.

3. Any individual who has been charged with a

felony violation in the past five years.

4. Any individual who is presently under indictment

or is on probation or parole, Federal or local.

5. Any individual with an unsavory background yet

who, is in a position to furnish uniquely valuable information

not available from other sources.

The Special Agent in Charge has authority to

authorize payments to PEIs in the amount of up to $400.

Additional payment authority must be obtained from FBIHQ.

Bureau authority is necessary to elevate a PEI to

an it. Field recommendation must contain full justification.

If PEI does not qualify for EI within one year,

he must be

discontinued.

Extremist Informant:

An EI is an individual who has been operated as a

PEI for at least six months (in order that his reliability can

be properly evaluated) and is furnishing extremist information

on a regular basis whether it be concerning an extremist

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Memorandum to Mr. W. M. Felt

Re:

Extremist Informant Program

organization or an unaffiliated extremist. In order to elevate

a PEI to an EI, he must have produced authentic data on

extremist activities and be in a position to continue furnishing

extremist intelligence information.

•

Confidential Sources-Extremist:

A CS-E is an individual who is willing to cooperate

with the Bureau by furnishing extremist information brought

to his attention by virtue of his position in the community,

by his employment, or in view of his background in extremist

activities. This individual, whose identity must be protected,

will not be actively seeking information on behalf of the

Bureau.

OBSERVATIONS:

We contemplate no changes 'in the existing extremist

requirements as they pertain to background investigation,

payments, or other administrative policy.

Our present urban informants will be evaluated to

determine if they should be considered in the future as EIs,

PEIs, CS-E, directed to the Security or Criminal Informant

Programs, or discontinued altogether.

No individual will be operated as an EI or PEI solely

because he is in a "listening post" position. To insure we

have informant coverage in those areas where there is a potential

for violence, instructions will be issued to each SAC to insure

all Special Agent personnel are aware of the need for developing

information where there is a potential for violence and that

those Special Agents not directly involved with extremist

matters refer those individuals who may possess information of

potential violence to the Extremist Supervisor in order that

their informant potential may be assessed.

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Memorandum to MI. W. M. Felt

Re: Extremist Informant Program

The field will be instructed that CS-Es are not

to be kept in a pending status unless these sources are

furnishing information on a regular basis. Sources reporting

infrequently may be operated from a pending file with a

provision for closing after a fixed period of inactivity,

out of a dead file or out of a control file. Each SAC should

determine which method of operation is best suited for his

individual needs. SACs may desire to establish an informant

map which will clearly depict coverage in any geographical area

within their division.

Those informants currently carried as probationary

extremist informants should either be designated as PEIs

or elevated to EIs.

If the above revisions to the Extremist Informant

Program are approved, appropriate Manual changes will be made.

RECOMMENDATION:

That attached memorandum to all SACs be approved

in accordance with above. SAl Letter mat aet: Came as

E.S.Melter did 4-11973

GCM

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" " " , "a

ADDENDUM

DMA:nm

4/6/73

vir. Gray in his instructions of 12/11/12, Which led to the

aforementioned meeting of 2/20/73, said he was not persuaded that the

"listening post" concept continued to have merit. "It is," he said, "a

luxury that we cannot afford at the present." In view of the fact that the

"listening post" concept has up to now been a central feature of the Urban

(Ghetto) Informant Program, Mr. Gray's comments clearly contemplate

a major change in this program.

In order to insure effective implementation of the new policy,

it is therefore important that SAC's clearly understand that a major change

is intended. Unless the new policy is spelled out in unmistakably clear

terms, SAC's may understandably interpret the new policy as not repre-

senting a major change from the past. The motivation for this kind of

interpretation is great because such an interpretation would be most

consistent with the maintenance of a high case load of urban (ghetto)

informants, and SAC's continue, I fear, to operate on the assumption

(erroneous I hope) that any significant decrease in their case loads,

regardless of the circumstances leading to the decrease, will automatically

mean a reduction in the number of Agents assigned to their Divisions, etc.

It is with the above in mind that I venture the following comments

on the proposed description of the revised Extremist Informant Program.

1. The revised policy statement should include language that

the revised Extremist Informant Program is designed to reduce substantially

the number of non-productive informants in the Urban (Ghetto) Informant

Program who have not provided positive specific intelligence concerning

extremist, security or criminal activities. The SAC's should be told that

careful and close attention must be given to insure that each informant

operating in the revised Extremist Informant Program is both in a position

to furnish and willing to furnish information of positive value to the Bureau

in the extremist area.

2. I would define a PEI simply as an individual who is in a position

to furnish information concerning extremist activities of individuals and/or

organizations. It we are covering both known individuals and organizations

with a potential for violence, "geographical areas where there is a potential

for violence" should automatically be covered. An additional reference to

"geographical areas…..." is therefore unnecessary and could be confusing

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ADDENDUM (Continued. . .)

to SAC's since they are told elsewhere that mere "listening posts" are no

longer to be operated.

3. If a PEI is defined as suggested in #2, it is not clear who else

would be left in the great majority of situations for an SAC to approve as a

PEI except an individual who is being placed in an extremist organization or

an individual who is presently in an extremist organization. Therefore,

requiring an SAC to submit a recommendation to FBI HQ before an individual

is approved as a PEI when the individual in question is being placed in an

extremist organization or is presently in an extremist organization, which

submission is required by condition #2 on page 2 of this memorandum, could

be tantamount to requiring notification to Headquarters in practically every

case. This should not be necessary because the SAC seems to be in the best

position in the great majority of cases to make a final decision as to whether

a person should be operated as a PEI.

4. With further reference to those situations on page 2 of this

memorandum describing when the SAC must submit his recommendation of

a PEI to FBI HQ, there would appear to be very few candidates for a PEI

who have not been at least charged with felony violations. Therefore, the

fact that an individual has been charged with a felony violation in the past

five years seems of no great significance to the question whether that person

should be operated as a PEI, and the SAC should not be required to notify

FBI HQ when this situation arises. Thus, I would delete condition #3. With

specitic reference to condition #5, as presently worded, this condition seems

too broad and/or ambiguous.. Practically speaking, couldn't anyone likely

to qualify as a PEI quite conceivably be described as a person with "an

unsavory background?" If so, this condition could have the effect of requiring

advance notification to FBI HQ in practically every situation, a result which,

Finally, if FBI HQ is to be notified, as is

proposed by condition #1, when the individual is in a sensitive position,

think the SAC should be given more specific guidance astowhat is considered

to be a sensitive position. The phrase "any other field where disclosure as an

informant would cause concern to the Bureau" is too vague.

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CODNENT

Memora@dum

1

• Mr.

1

• Mr.

1 - Mr.

TO

Mr, E. S. Miller

M.

Armstrong

M. Walters

P. Callahan

DATE: 4/11/73

Mr. Felt -

Mr. Baker -

Mr. Callahan

Mr. Cleveland -

Mr. Conrad -

Ar. Gebhardt -

Ir. donkins -

Mr. Marshally "2

Mr. Miller, E,s,

FROM : G. C. Moore ECM

SUBJECT: EXTREMIST INFORMANT PROGRAM

I - Mr. I. J. Jenkins

1-

1

Mr.

EonS. Miller

- Mr.

G.

C. Moore

1

- Mr. R. F. Olmert

Mr. Soyars

Ar. Thompson -

Mr. Walters -

Tele. Room -

Mr. Kinley -

Mr. Armstrong.

Mr. Bowers

Mr. Herington

Ms. Hervig -

Purpose is to respond to addendun of Mr. D. M.

Mr. Mintz

Mrs. ¡Neenan

Armstrong III dated April 6, 1973, attached to Mr. G. C. Moore

to Mr. E. S. Miller memorandum dated March 6, 1973, captioned

"Extremist Informant Program."

Set forth below are comments concerning Mr. Armstrong's

observations:

1. Mr. Armstrong suggests the revised policy

should include language that therevised Extremist Informant

Program is devised to reduce substantially the number of

"nonproductive informants in the Urban (Ghetto) Informant

Program.

We believe this is clearly stated in our memorandám

to all SACs on page four, paragraph one "Under the revised-

program no individual is to be operated as an El or PEI

solely because he is in a 'listening post' position."

a potential extremist informant (PEl) simply as an individual

who is in a position to furnish information concerning

extremist activities of individuals and/or organizations.

therefore, since we are covering both known individuals ana

organizations with a potential for violence, there Is no need

for a reference to

"geographical areas where there is a poten-

tial for violence."

the key to the weakness in Mr. Armstrong's

definition is the

statement

"covering both known individuals

and organizations with a potential for violence."

There are

many areas in the United States where known organizations and

known extremists do nọt operate.

Nevertheless,

there is a

potential for violence in these areas because of socio-economic

condztions that breed frustrations thereby making the individuals

involved in these areas potential sparkplugs for extremist

Consequently, our definition of a PEI must be broad

information.

annatle informants to actively sook out thie of

ENCLOSE LOsure

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SAUG AUG 4 1973

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Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

Re: Extremist Informant Program

3. The observation that SACs have a better insight

in the great majority of cases to make a final decision as to

whether a person should be operated as a PEI in connection

with the placing of an individual in an extremist organization

is not accurate in each and every case. It is pointed out

that extremist activity is nationwide

and individual FBI field

office files do not necessarily contain full information and

background concerning these organizations and the individuals

involved in these activities.

Experience has shown that

leadquarters, after considering the sac's recommendation.

Ls in a better position to determine an individual's suit-

ability for operation as a PEI.

One of our greatest continuing

concerns is penetration of our informant ranks by extremist

"plants" as well as Agent provocateurs. Headquarters' review

I Individual cases, although not necessarily one hundred

percent fullproof,

1s an additional necessary check. This

in no way mitigates the SAC's responsibility as his approval

and recommendation is necessary in the first instance.

4. With regard to the comment there would appear

to be very few candidates for PEI who have not been at least

charged with felony violations, it is stated that although

a great number of our informants have been charged with

violations, a felony charge in itself is not as frequent

as Mr. Armstrong believes.

A sampling of forty recently

approved PEls shows that only seven of this forty had been

charged with a felony.

5. As to the observation concerning informants

having an unsavory background,

it is noted our present

regulations as set out in section 130, Volume IV, Manual of

Instructions require that individuals with unsavory back-

grounds who would not ordinarily be considered as PEIs

because of the possibility they would not make suitable

witnesses because of unfavorable characteristics such as

extensive arrest records, excessive indebtedness, emotional

illiteracy, and personal physical

approval.

Our operation of informants has a twofold purpose

(1) to obtain intelligence and (2) evidence necessary for

successiul prosecution of violations of local and Federal

statutes.

We strongly believe we must continue this

requirement to insure our objectives are attained in all

cases.

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Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

Re:

Extremist Informant Program

As to specific guidelines furnished to SACs with

respect to individuals in sensitive positions, SAls through

past experience,

are knowledgeable of the many possible

situations where operation of an informant and subsequent

aisclosure could cause concern to the FBI.

These areas

entertainment field, academicians,

include the news mcivil rights activists, politicians sad

religious

many others. It takes common sense on the part of the

to decide the areas in his particular division which could

fit in the above categories.

The samples cited in the sac

memorandum are to serve as a flag to the SAC to remind him

of this pitfall.

OBSERVATIONS:

What we have here in the form of a memorandum to

all SACs is a completely revised Extremist Informant Program,

Iormulated through a long series of discussions both writter.

and oral, which began during the August, 1972, inspectior

This matter has not only beer

discussed thoroughly within the Section and Division but it

also has been discussed and analyzed by all SACs as well as

their supervisors.

As a result of

proposals previously submitted.

Mr. Gray issued instructions that Messrs. Armstrong, Walters,

and Miller get together and come up with an Extremist Informant

Program which would serve the best interest of the FBI. Based

on these instructions from Mr. Gray, a completely revised

on the.

extremist Informant Program, as set forth in the proposed

memorandum

to all sACs, was furnished Messrs. Armstrong and

Walters for review prior to a meeting which took place on

2/20/73. This meeting was attended by Messrs. Armstrong,

and Miller as well as Mr..J. G. Deegan and

At the 2/20/73 meeting a thorough word-by-word

and line-by-line analysis was made of the proposed Ixtremist

Informant Program.

Revisions were made concerning the proposals

and there was a free exchange of ideas in this regard.

no one to so alone overt potate an with tr, Gray s

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Memorandum to Ms. E. S. Miller

Re:

Extremist Informant Program

differs with the proposed instructions to the field. It

seems that the time has come that we get on with the job

of getting needed instructions to the field and that the

dialogue come to an end.

If Mr. Armstrong had objections,

he should have raised them when we had

the meeting which

was for that purpose.

and enable the field to concentrate on areas where the

Urban Guerrilla Warfare and Informant Matters

Schoot and those in attendance who are field supervisors

and key investigative personnel were all in agreement that

the proposed Extremist Informant Program is a sound one.

RECOMMENDATION:

That attached SAC memorandum be approved and sent.

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1

Mr.

D.M/

Armst

1

Mr.

I.M.

Walte

1 -

Mr. N/ P. Call

1 - ME.

T. J. Jenk

(Typed March

1973)

PERSONAL ATTENTION

Memorandum to A11 Special Agents in Charge:

1

1

RD:

EXTREMIST INFORMANT PROGRAM 1

-

/ME.

E.

Ms.

G.

Mc. R.

S. Mille

C. Moore

F. Olmer

Mr. Felt.

Mr. Baker

Mr. Callahan -

Mr.

Cleveland -

Mr.

Conrad

Mr.

Gebhardt -

Mr. Jenkins

Mr.

Marshall

Mr. Miller, E.S.

Mr. Soyars.

Mr. Thompson -

Mr. Walters

Tele. Room

Mr. Kinley.

Mr. Armstrong

Mr. Bowers

Mr. Herington .

Ms. Herwig.

Mr. Mintz.

Mrs. Neenan -

Effective, immediately changes in the Extremist

Informant Progran as\set out below are to be implemented.

The revised Extremist Informant, Program eliminates

the urban (ghetto) informant category and will now be limited

to the following three categories:

(a) potential extremist informant (PEI)

(b)

extremist inforuant (EL)

(c) confidential sources-extremist (CS-E)

Potential Extremist Informant:

A PrI is an individual whois in a position to furnish

information concerning extremist activities of individuals and

organizations as well as information of an extremist nature in

those geographical areas whére there is a potential for violence.

the personal auchority ot the sit is necessary to

designate and operate an individual as a PEl With exceptions

as noted below.

These/ informants are to be operated for a

perzod of noc more than one year and not less than six months

providing the informant's potential is such thatfit appears he

will qualify for elevation to EI.

The PEi must be discontinued

Inmediately following a determination that he has

no future

potential as an EI.

RFO:k1k KhI

(69)

Asent fas

revised and ser

SACRIEMO 31-73(A)

WAC

7.31.73

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264

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Memorandum to All Special Agents in Charge

Re:

Extremist Informant Program.

The following are exceptions to the SAC's authority

for granting the approval of the operation of a PEI. If any

of the following conditions exist, the SAC must submit his

recommendation to FBI Headquarters on a UACB basis:

1. Any individual in a sensitive position (1.e.

news media, educational field or any other field where

disclosure as an informant would cause concern to the Bureau).

2.

Any Individual being

placed in an extremist

organization or any individual presently in an extremist

organization.

3. Any individual who has been charged with a

felony violation in the past) five years.

4. Any individual who is presently under indictment

or Is on probation or parole, Federal or local.

5.

Any individual with an unsavory background yet

who is in a position tó furnish uniquely valuable information

not avallable from other sources.

The sac has authority to authonize payments to PEIs

in the amount of up to $400. Additional payment authority

must be obtained/from FBI Headquarters.

Bureau authority is necessary to elevate a PEI to

an EI. The field recommendation must contain full justification.

If PEI does not qualify as an EI within one year, he 1s to be

liscontinued.

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Menorandum to All Special Agents in Charge,

Re:

Ixtremist Informant Program

Ixtremist Informant:

An El is an individual who has been operated as a

PEI for at least six months (in order that his reliability

can be properly evaluated) and is furnishing extremist

normation on a regular basis whether it be concerning an

extremist organization or an unaffiliated extremist. In

order to elevate a PEI to an EI, he must have produced

authentic data on extremist activitles/and be in a position

to continue furnishing extremist intelligence information.

Confidential Sources-Extremist:

A CS-E is an individual who is willing to cooperate

with the Bureau by furnishing extremist information coming to

his attention by virtue of his position in the community, by

his employment, or in view of his background. This individual,

whose identity must be protected, will not be actively seeking

Information on behalf of the Bureau.

CS-Es are not to be kept in a pending status unless

they are furnishing information on a regular basis.

Sources

reporting infrequently may be operated from a pending file

with a provision for closing after a fixed period of inactivity,

out of

a dead file or out of a control fMe. Each SAC should

determine which

Individual needs may also one to come to tent

map which will clearly depict coverage in any geographical area

within your division.

•You are instructed to carefully evaluate, each of your

urban (ghetto) informants to determine if they should be con-

sidered for redesignation as EIs, PEIs, CS-Es, directed to the

Security or Criminal Informant Programs, or discontinued

altogether.

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Memorandum to All Special Agents in Charge

Re:

Extremist Informant Program

Under the revised program no individual is to be

operated

as an il or a fel solely because he is in a

"Ilstening post' position. It is your responsibility to

insure that there is informant coverage in those geographical

is a potential ior violence. Alert all

special Agent personnel to the need for developing information

where there is a potential for violence. Instruct those

Special Agents not directly involved with extremist matters

to refer those individuals who may possess information of

potential violence to the Ixtremist Supervisor in order that

the informant potential of these individuals may be assessed.

Those informants

currently carried as probationary

extremist informants should either be designated as PEIs

or elevated to EIs.

There are no contemplated changes in the existing

extremist intormant requirements as they pertain to background

Investigation, payments or other administrative policy.

Appropriate Manual changes follow.

1. Patrick Gray, IJI

Acting Director

NOTE:

See memorandum E. S. Miller to Mc. W. Me.

Felt

captioned as above, dated -3/6/73 prepared by REO:Klk;

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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

(Typed March 6, 1973)

PERSONAL, ATTENTION

Memorandum to All Special Agents in Charge:

RES

EXTREMIST INFORMANT PROGRAM

Effective Immediately changes in the Extremist

Informant. Program as set out below are to be implemented.

The revised Extremist Informánt Program eliminates

the urban (ghetto) informant category! and will now be limited

to the following three categories:

(a)

(b)

(c)

potential extremist informant (PEI)

extremist informant

(EI)

confidential sources-extremist (CS-E)

Potential Extremist Informant:

A PEI is an individual who is in a position to furnish

information concerning extrèmist activities, of individuals and

organizations as well as information of an extremist nature in

those geographical areas where there is a potential for violence.

The personal

authority of the SAC is necessary to

designate and operate /an individual as a PEI with exceptions

as noted below. These informants are to be operated for a

period of not more than one year and not less than sis months

providing the informant's potential is such that it appears he

will qualify for elevation to EI. The PEI must be discontinued

immediately following a determination that he has no tuture

potential as an EI.

This was neverte

Tell cand

3415(AD, 970

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Memorandum to All Special Agents in Charge .

Re:

Extremist Informant Program

¡The following are exceptions to the SAC's authority

for granting the approval of the operation of a PEI. If any

of the following conditions exist, the SAC must submit his

recommendation to FBI Headquarters on a UACB básis:

1.

Any individual in a sensitive position (i.e.

news media, educational field or any other field where

disclosure as an informant would cause concern to the Bureau).

2. Any individual being placed in an extremist

organization or any individual presently in an extremist

organization.

3. Any individual who has been charged with a

felony violation in the past five years.

4. Any individual who is presently under indictment

or is on probation or parole, Federal or local.

5. Any individual with 'an unsavory background yet

who is in a position to furnish uniquely valuable information

not available from other sources.

The SAC has authority to authorize payments to PEIs

in the amount of up.'to $400. Additional' payment authority

must be obtained from FBI Headquarters.

Bureau authority is necessary to elevate a PEI to

an EI. The field recommendation must contain full justification.

If PEI does not qualify as an EI within one yeàr, he is to be

discontinued:

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Memorandum to All Special Agents in Charge

Re:

Extremist Informant Program

Extremist Informant:

An EI is an individual who has been operated as a

PEI for at least six months (in order that his reliability

can be properly evaluated) and is furnishing extremist

information on a regular basis whether it be concerning an

extremist organization or an unaffiliated extremist.

In

order to elevate a Pal to an ul, he must have producec

authentic data on extremist activities and be in a position

to continue furnishing extremist intelligence information.

Confidential Sources-Extremist:

A CS-E is an individual who is willing to cooperate

with the Bureau by furnishing extremist information coming to

his attention by virtue of his position in the community, by

his employment, or in view of his background. This individual,

whose identity must be protected, will not be actively seeking

information on behalf of the Bureau.

CS-Es are not to be kept in a pending status unless

they are furnishing information

on a regular basis. Sources

reporting infrequently may be operated from a pending file

with a provision for closing after. a fixed period of inactivity,

out of a dead file or out of a control file. Each SAC should

determine which method of operation is best suited for his

individual needs. You,may also desire to establish an informant

map which will clearly depict coverage in any geographical area

within your division;

You are instructed to carefully evaluate each of your

urban (ghetto) informants to determine if they should be con-

sidered for redesignation as EIs, PEIs, CS-Es, directed to the

Security or Criminal Informant Programs, or discontinued

altogether.

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Memorandum to All Special Agents in Charge

Re: Extremist Informant Program

.i

Under the revised program no individual is to be

operated as an EI or a PEI solely because he is in a

"listening post" position. It is your responsibility to

insure that there is informant coverage in those geographical

areas where there is a potential for violence. Alert all

Special Agent personnel to the need for developing information

where there is a potential for violence. Instruct those

Special Agents not directly involved with extremist matters

to refer those individuals who may possess information of

potential violence to the Extremist Supervisor in order that

the informant potential of these individuals may be assessed.

Those informants currently carried as probationary

extremist informants should either be designated as PEIs

or elevated to EIs.

There are no contemplated

changes in the existing

extremist informant requirements as they pertain to background

investigation, payments or other.

administrative policy.

Appropriate Manual changes follow.

L. Patrick Gray,\ III

Acting Director

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TO"

FROM

+, ERNMENT

Memorandum

Mr. I. S. Miller lu)

G. C. Moore (ClY%

SUBJECT: EXTREMIST INFORMANT PROGRAM

1

ir..

1 - Mr.

N.

T. Jacobson

P. Callahan

DATE: 7/20/73

1 - Mx. I. J. Jenkins

1 - Mr.

E.

S. Miller

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore

1 - Mr. R. F. Olmert

Assoc

Asst. Hi

Admin

Comp

Files

Gon. 1

Ident.

abora

Plan. &

Spoc. Ir

Troining

Logal Coi

Cong, Ser

Corr. & Cr

Research

Pross Off.

Telephone

Diroctor Si

Set forth below is a revised Extremist Informant

Program designed to be beneficial to the Bureau's operation

both in the field and at FBIHQ. This program was formulated

at a conference attended by Messrs. Walters, Miller, and a

representative of Acting Director Gray's Office.

The new revised Extremist Informant Program elimi-

nates urban (ghetto) Informants and is limited to potential

extremist informants (PEI) extremist informants (EI), and

leonfidential

sources-extremist (CS-E).

Definitions and qualifications for these new infor-

mant categories are as follows:

ST-102

Potential Extremist Informant:

REC 68 / 0 - 00

A PEI is an individual who is in a position to fur-

nish information concerning extremist activities of individuals

and organizations. A PEI should also be utilized to furnish in-

formation of an extremist nature in those geographicalateac

where there is a potential for violence.

6

AUG 2 1973 %:

The personal authority of the SAC is necessary to desig

nate and operate an individual as a PEI with exceptions as noted

below. These informants are to be operated for a period of not

more than one year and not less than six months providing their

potential is such that it appears they will qualify for elevation

to EI.

A PEI must be discontinued immediately following a

determination that he has no future potential as an EI and those

PEIs not elevated at the end of one year must be discontinued.

7-27-73

Enclosure - Se

RFO: klk KL^

(7)

CONTINUED - OVER

5-

MOut

Oc Hits

41°3

5A7 AUG 1 0 1973

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. ..

" Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

Re:

Extremist Informant Program

The following are exceptions to the SAC's authority

for granting the approval of the operation of a PEI. If any

of the following

; conditions exist, the SAC must obtain author-

ity from FBIHQ prior to operating any individual as a PEI:

1. Any individual in a sensitive position (i.e. news

media, educational field or any other field where disclosure

as an informant could cause concern to the Bureau).

Any individual contemplating membership in, being

considered for membership in, or presently in an extremist

organization.

3. Any individual who has been charged with a

felony violation in the past five years.

4. Any individual who is presently under indictment

or is on probation or parole, Federal or local.

5. Any individual with an unsavory background yet

who is in a position to furnish uniquely valuable information

not available from other sources.

The Special Agent in Charge has authority to

authorize payments to PEIs in the amount of up to $400.

Additional payment authority must be obtained from FBIHQ.

Bureau authority is necessary to elevate a PEI to

an EI. The field recommendation must contain full justifica-

tion. If a PEI does not qualify for EI within one year, he must

Extremist Informant:

An EI is an individual who has been operated as a

PEI for at least six months (in order that his reliability can

be properly evaluated) and is furnishing extremist information

on a regular basis whether it be concerning an extremist

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CONTINUED - OVER

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Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

Re: Extremist Informant Program

organization or an unaffiliated extremist. In order to elevate

a PEI to an EI, he must have produced authentic data on

extremist activities and be in a position to continue furnishing

extremist intelligence information.

Confidential Source-Extremist:

A CS-E is an individual who is willing to cooperate

with the Bureau by furnishing extremist information brought

to his

attention by virtue of his position in the community,

by his employment, or in view of his background in extremist

activities. This individual, whose identity must be protected,

india vacy

will not be actively seeking

information on behalf of the

Bureau.

Prior to operating anyone as a CS-E, advise FBIHQ of

the individual's identity and the type of information he is

to furnish on a UACB basis.

OBSERVATIONS:

Our present urban informants will be evaluated to

determine if they should be considered in the future as EIs,

PEIs, CS-Es, directed to the Security or Criminal Informant

Programs, or discontinued altogether.

No individual will be operated as an EI or PEI solely

because he is in a "listening post" position. Io assure we have

informant coverage in those areas where there is a potential for

Violence, instructions have been issued to each SAC to insure

ald special Agent personnel are aware of the need for developing

information where there is a potential for violence. SACs will be

instructed that those Special Agents not directly involved with

extremist matters, refer those individuals who may possess informa-

tion of potential violence to the Extremist Supervisor in order

that their informant potential may bé assessed.

The field will be instructed that CS-Es are not

to be kept in a pending status unless these sources are

furnishing information on a regular basis. Sources reporting

infrequently may be operated from a pending file with a

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Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

Re:

Extremist Informant Program

provision for closing after a fixed period.of inactivity,

out, of a dead file or out of a control file. Each SAC should

determine which method of operation is best suited for his

individual needs. SACs may desire to establish an informant

map which will clearly depict coverage in any geographical area

within their division.

andled prompty to complete see saty daymants is to be

Those informants currently carried as probationary

extremist informants should either be designated as PEIs

or elevated to EIs.

If the above revisions to the Extremist Informant

Program are approved, appropriate Manual changes will be made.

RECOMMENDATION:

That attached memorandum to all SACs be approved

in accordance with above.

REÒ

EM.

058

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" DEFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

PERSO

AL, ATTENTION

MEMORi

DUM 31-73

UNITED STATES DÉPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASRINGTON, D.C. 20535

July 31, 1973

MEMORANDUM TO ALL SPECIAL AGENTS IN CHARGE

(A) EXTREMIST INFORMANT PROGRAM -- Effective immediately

changes in the Extremist Informant Program as set out below are to

be implemented.

The revised Extremist Informant Program eliminates

the urban (ghetto) informant category and will now be limited to the

following three categories:

(a) potential extremist informant (PEI)

(b) extremist informant (EI)

(c) confidential source-extremist (CS-E)

Potential Extremist Informant:

A PEI is an individual who is in a position to furnish in-

formation concerning extremist activities of individuals and organizations.

A PEI should also be utilized to furnish information of an extremist

nature in those geographical areas where there is a potential for violence.

The personal authority of the SAC is necessary to designate

and operate an individual as a PEI with exceptions as noted below. These

informants are to be operated for a period of not more than one year and

not less than six months providing their potential is such that it appears

they will qualify for elevation to EI. The PEI must be discontinued im-

mediately following a determination that he has no future potential as

an EI.

The following are exceptions to the SAC's authority for

granting the approval of the operation of a PEl. li any of the following

conditions exist, the SAC must obtain authority from FBIHQ prior to

operating any individual as a PEI:

1. Any individual in a sensitive position (i.e. news media,

educational field or any other field where disclosure as an informant

could cause concern to the Bureau).

7/31/73

17

46.05105"

MEMORA BUY 61 5797

titoseis.

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.. .

1.

2. Any individual contemplating membership in, being

considered for membership in, or presently in an extremist organization.

3. Any individual who has been charged with a felony

violation in the past five years.

4. Any individual who is presently under indictment or

is on probation or parole, Federal or local.

5. Any individual with an unsavory background yet who is

in a position to furnish uniquely valuable information not available from

other sources.

The SAC has authority to authorize payments to PEls in

the amount of up to $400. Additional payment authority must be obtained

from FBI Headquarters.

Bureau authority is necessary to elevate a PEI to an EI.

The field recommendation must contain full justification. I PEI does

not qualify as an El within one year, he is to be discontinued.

Extremist Informant:

An El is an individual who has been operated as a PEI for

at least six months (in order that his reliability can be properly evaluated)

and is furnishing extremist information on a regular basis whether it be

concerning an extremist organization or an unaffiliated extremist. In

order to elevate a PEI to an EI, he must have produced authentic data

on extremist activities and be in a position to continue furnishing

extremist intelligence information.

Confidential Source-Extremist:

A CS-E is an individual who is willing to cooperate with the

Bureau by furnishing extremist information coming to his attention by

virtue of his position in the community, by his employment, or in view

of his background. This individual, whose identity must be protected,

will not be actively seeking information on behalf of the Bureau. Prior

to operating anyone as a CS-E, advise FBI Headquarters of the individual's

identity and the type of information he is to furnish on a UACB basis.

7/31/73

MEMORANDUM 31-73

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CS-Es are not to be kept in a pending status unless they

are furnishing information on a regular basis. Sources reporting in-

frequently may be operated from a pending file with a provision for

closing after a fixed period of inactivity, out of a dead file or out of a

control file. Each SAC should determine which method of operation

is best suited for his individual needs. You may also desire to establish

an informant map which will clearly depict coverage in any geographical

area within your division.

You are instructed to carefully evaluate each of your

urban (ghetto) informants to determine if they should be considered for

redesignation as Els, PEIs, CS-Es, directed to the Security or Criminal

Informant Programs, or discontinued altogether. This should be

handled promptly and be completed within sixty days of receipt of this

communication.

Under the revised program no individual is to be operated

as an El or a PEI solely because he is in a "listening post" position.

It is your responsibility to insure that there is informant coverage in

those geographical areas where there is a potential for violence. Alert

all Special Agent personnel to the need for developing information where

there is a potential for violence. Instruct those Special Agents not

directly involved with extremist matters to refer those individuals who

may possess information of potential violence to the Extremist

Supervisor in order that the informant potential of these individuals may

be assessed.

Those informants currently carried as probationary

extremist informants should either be designated as PEIs or elevated

as EIs.

Appropriate Manual changes follow.

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

7/31/73

MEMORAND UM 31-73

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OPTIONAL FOR

HAY 1962 EDITION

• NO. 10

5010-106

GSA GEN, REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

: Mr. W. C. Sullivan

FROM

: G.

mess

DATE: 2/19/70

Tolson

DeLoach

Walters

Mohr

Bishop

asp

Callcha

Conrad

Fate -

Sulevan

Tavel

Soyars

Tele. Room

Holmes

SUBJECT

STOP INDEX

NATIONAL CRIME" INFORMATION CENTER (NCIC)

To recommend each Section in Division furnish its

recommendations and observations by noon, 2/241/0, regarding

criteria for entering record of individuals, vehicles, etc.,

into the Stop Index and regarding eack specific matter raised

in the attached memorandum captioned liftop. Index File."

SAW. H. Atkinson attended a preliminary meeting at

NGIC on 2/18/70, with representatives of other Divisions, as

a result of the Director's approval of the recommendations set

forth in the attached Executives Conference Memorandum dated

2/2/70. Notes regarding 2/18/70 meeting; Wanted Person File -

Record Format which records information desired by NCIC when

wanted notification is entered into NCIC; and, list prepared

by NCIC containing. identifying data it feels should be considered

for the purpose of entering a stop into the Stop Index are also

attached.

COPY

Representatives of the various Divisions will meet

at NCIC on 2/25/70 for the purpose of considering specific

recommendations of each Division and for the purpose of

establishing criteria and procedures to be utilized in connection

with this Index.

ACTION:

MCTA

REC"

662-115784-2

*2E

2589

It is recommended each Section review the attachments

Most army furnish its recommendations in line with the above.

Enclosures - 5

WHA: Cas

: JAN i? 1971

(12) 1

1 - Mr.

W. C.

Sullivan

MI •

J.A.

Sizoo

Bit:

Mx ID.E:

Moore

.CT A

19731

C.D. Brennan

1 - Mr. D.J. Brennan

1. - Mr. W.A. Branigan 1 - Mr. W.H. Atkinson

Mr.. R.D:

Cotter

1

- MI.

A.W. Gray

1

- MI.

1

Got.

Moore

~ MI. W.R. Wannall

53 JAN 5 1971

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NCIC CONFERENCE 2/18/70

49 field offices currently have NCIC terminals.

Remainder of continental offices scheduled to be hooked into

he system by end of March, 1970.

• Majority of field office terminals are hooked into

State Police or major city PD terminals; This raises security.

factor as any replies by NCIC to field offices connected

with local terminals would be. available to local agency, as

well as field office.

Majority of discussion related to types of stops

each Division considered placing in the Stop Index File.

The attached wanted personed file - record format

sets forth data NCIC would like to include in proposed

stop file. The more data furnished will obviously result in a

quality Stop Index File.

Nic personnel inlicated on attached

list of identifying

features that we should consider

all

•items

on list starting with "Hessage ley" and ending with"risible

scars, maiks.

defuimities.

They emphasisco, moscret.

dip code

is very helpful as it defines a specific area in wiich subject

of stop resides.

Concerning automobiles, the more data furnished

concerning the automobile will result in a quality scarch

against the filc, as a mininum man would require current

license plate number,

state where issued, date License plate

expires

and a description of

the car, particularly,

year,

mate, model

style.and color.

The vehicle identification

number (YIN) should alsays be included in stop when known.

Stops cannot he entered by field offices.

Just be

entered at Seat of Government by NCIC personnel after appropriate

Division approves stop.

Concerning cars, Nete suggested that Divisions conside?

fensitive quinochile registrations under a

chic

name

as in

un sub.

This Division night consider this in rotars

to diploatic automobiles registered in the file. NCIC personne:

emphasized that we must bear

in mind that there is a possibility

that i

reply will he furnished the inquiring agency which would

identify the individual or organication to whom a car in the

Stop Inder is rogistered.

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For info, Division? is considering placing stops

regarding ali members, selective service fugitives and

approximately 2o percent of remainder of sclective senice sugjects

who are wanted for intervier.

Division 6 is considering adding

known bank robbers and burglars and jewel thieves.

Discussion at the conforence was limited to item

one in the attached memo captioned "Stop Indes filc."

At the next conference on lednesy, 2,25.70

Division representative is to be propored i

recommendations concerning the various itoas listed. in the

attached memo captioned "Stops. Index File."

"CIC suggested other Divisions consider amending any

current Burcau forns which could be utilized in connection with

the stop Index. for example, consideration should be given

Lo amending 1D-10o Crim to Place lanted Ston

in Identification

so it could ne used

to place the Ident stop and in als

place

a stop aganisi subject inthe NCIC Stop Indes File.

Division, se might consider amending FD-397 (form utilized in

In - this

subject on agitator Index) so that the fom may be utilized

palce

2o place subject on the Agitator Index and to also place him in the

Stop Index File at NCIC.

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Message Key

Originating Agency -

Name

Sex

Race

Nationality

Date oi Birth

Height

Weight

Color Hair

Color Eyes

Skin Tone

FBI #

Fingerprint Classification

Miscellaneous #

Social Security #

Operator's License #

Operator's License State

Operator's License. Year

Visible Scars, Marks,

Deformities

Telephone #

Zip Code

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Stop Tile Category #

Date of Entry

• Originating Agency. Case #

Miscellaneous

License Plate #

License Plate State

License Plate Year Exp

License Plate Typ

• Vehicle Identification #

Year

Make

ivodel

.:..

Style

Color

NIC #

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I.

II.

III

te.

_ IV.

STOP INDEX FIL

Determine specific needs of investigative divisions for file:

A. Criteria for entry for each class of data.

B. Suggested minimum data clements for entry for each class

of data:

Obtain Director's approval of the recommendations made by

investigative divisions for classes of data to be entered in file.

Determine from investigative divisions for each class of data

to be entered how investigative divisions want to be notified of

a "hit" on a record within their investigative jurisdiction:

• A. By having NCIC Control Room furnish information

immediately by telephone only to substantive desk or

Duty Agent.

.. '

:

B.

By having NCIC Control Room furnish information to

sübstantive desk or Duty Agent:

1. Immediately by telephone and

2. Follow up by sending copy of printout to substantive

desk by next available messenger (may be next normal

working day).

Determine from investigative divisions for each class or cata to

be entered ho they want the field office to be notified of a "hit"

on its record:

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A.

B.

C.

In accordance with wishes of that field office as indicated

in its request for entry

1. By substantive desk or Duty Agent in the interested

investigative division.

By NCIC Control Room personnel

(a) After advising substantive desk or Duty Agent

..of "hit"

(b) Without first advising desk or Duty Agent of "hit"

In accordance with wishes of the interested investigative

division

1

To be set for each class separately

Zie

To be set for all classes the same

To be decided by substantive desk or Duty Agent on

basis of the entry

Alternative media of notification

1..

Telephone

2

Teletype

(a)

NCIC or

(b) Files and Communications

3

Airtel (next workday)

Letter (nest workday)

6.

Airtel enclosing printout (next workday)

Letter enclosing printout (next workday)

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V

VI. •

VII.

VIII.

: IX.

XI.

XII.

XIII:

Obtain approval of entry forinat by investigative divisions and

coordinate with Voucher-Statistical Section.*

Have programming done by Voucher-Statistical Section.

Develop form to be used by field offices in submilling information

to NCIC Control Room for entry and obtain approval to use form.

Have copics of entry form printed for distribution to field offices.

Determine whether forms are needed for the field for purpose of

having their records modified and canceled.

Determine frequency and date(s) of validating file.

Obtain suggested effective date from Voucher-Statictical Section

(dependent upon completion of programming and system testing).

Prepare SAC Letter attaching approved forms and advising of

:: •

effective date of file.

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UNTTED STATES GO. ARTIENT

Memorandum

.TO

Mi. Tolson

• DATE:

February 12, 1970

Fe:

T=.?

Nº16

FROM::

The Executives Conference

STOP INDEX

NATIONAL CRIME INFORMATION CENTER (NCIC)

The Executives Conference, presided over by Mi. 'folson,

consisting of Messis. DeLoach, Moh, Bishop, Callahan, Casper, Con?,

Felt, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Waller's, Beaver and Soyars, met in

your office today. Mr. Bishop proposed the establishment of a Stop Index

in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer which would trie

advantage of the surveillance capability of the NCIC, to which over 10 mito"

inquiries were direcied in 1969 concerning persons arrested locally, susp alou=

persons and vehicles observed in police operations These observations c=

persons and things can provide valuable intelligence information to the sz:

and save a considerable amount of investigative time.

The investigative divisions of the Bureau are interested in locating

suspects for interview, such as Selective Service delinquents; etce, bui ca

whom no warrant is outstanding; in any police contacts with Sovict

Bioc. Cuz's

and personnel; in any police contacts with, or movement of, agitators; in

police contacts with Cosa Nostra members; and in the movements of criminal

suspects such as bank burglars,

sex perverts, etc. The identity of such

individuals or the license numbers of the cars used by them can be entered

into the NCIC computer. Should an inquiry be made by a police agency ary-

where in the country with respect to these records, the NCIC computer

would advise the inquiring police agency "no warrant, " "no want outstand:,&"

or "no stolen record.

" At the same time, the compuier would advise a

monitor terminal located in the NCIC control room that an inquiry was

received, identifying the police agency, the time and the information usea

to make the inquiry. This information would be furnished to the appropricie

investigative division which, in turn, would advise the field to follow up

wish

the inquiring agency as to the nature of the inquiry and whether the subjec:

is in custody. Each of the investigative divisions would establish the criterin

1o1' entering a record into the Stop Index and all entries of Stop Indes recends

in the NCIC would be done through the NCIC control room for control purposes;

with no eniries being made directly by the field offices.

I.- Mio Tolson

I - Mi. Caspci

1 - Mic Beaver.

: 1:

1 - Mi. DeLoach

1 - Mr. Gale

• I - Mr. Daunt

1. - Mr. Mohi

1 - Mr. Rosen 1 - Mr. Bishop'

I. - Mi. Callahan

1 - Mi. Sullivan

TEB:m]s

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тіст

Niemo for Mr. Tolson

RE: Stop Index

National Crime Information Center (NCIC)

In order to program (instruct) the ¿CIC computer to handle suc..

a Stop Index for the FBI,

it would cost approximatoly $1320 of employee

time. Computer storage is available and would not.be extensive since it is

estimated by the investigative divisions that. he Stop Index file would not

exceed 10, 000 entries during the first year.

It was the unanimous opinion of the Conference that the above-

/ proposed Stop Index in the NCIC. should be established.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

• That the Domestic Intelligence, Special Investigative, General

Investigative, Administrative and Crime Records Divisions work out the

necessary details to place the Stop Index into cifect, with criteria and

procedures for implementing the program to be sent through for approval.

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MESSAGE KEY

(XKE)

ORIGINATING AGENCY

(0131)

10.

OFFENSE

_(OFF)

DATA PREVIOUSLY ENTERED THEREIN.

(R)

LOCATED/CANCELL!

121

(NOT SHOWN IN TRUE SCALE TO CONSERVE SPACE)

LOCATE/CANCEL DATA IS ENTERED IN MISCELLANEOUS FIELDIANO REPLACES

DATE OF VARRANT

ORIGINATING AGENCY

CASE =

DATE

LOCATING

AGENCY

LOCATING

AGENCY

-CASE.

co

(R)

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(DOW)

(OCA)-

• :

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MISC.

(MIS)

LICENSE

LICENSE

LICEiSE

LICENSE

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_(LIC)

(LIS)

_(LIY)

(LIT)

(L)

«<)

(L)

CL)

10

(H OF CHARACTERS)

TOTAL 340 CHARACTERS

DATA NOT FILLING FIELD IS RIGHT JUSTIFIED.

DATA NOT FILLING FIELD IS LEFT JUSTIFIED.

HIDOIDIINDICLTED DATA MUST FILI FIELD.

VEHICLE

IDENTIFICATION =

YEAR

MAKE

MODEL

STYLE

_(VIN)

(VYR)

_(VMA)

-(YMO)

_(VST)

COLOR

_(rco)

NCIC E

_ (NIC)

NAME

SEr

RICE

NATIONALITY

DATE OF BIRTH

HEIGHT

WEIGHT

COLOR HAIR

(R)

INASY

ISEX;

FBI#

FINGERPRINT

CLASSIFICATION

WANTED PERSON FILE-RECORD FORMAT

_(NAT)

(DOB)

-(HGT)

(WGT)

_(HAl)

(FB|)

(FPC)

15

(R)

MISC. NUMBER

_(MNU)

SOCIAL SECURITY E

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OPERATOR'S

LICENSE =

LICENSE STATE

ОРЕЙ

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ICENSE

(CONTINUED

BELOW)

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OPTIONAL FORM. NO, 10

5010-106

MAY ' *62 EDITION

GSA GEN. REG. NG, 27

UNITED STATES GC . ERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

Mir. Bishop Els

FROM : J. J. Daunt

DATE:

4/13/71

Tolson

Sullivan

Nghr

Bishop

Brennan, C.D.

Calahan

Conrad

Dalbey

Felt -

vale

VRose

Tavel

Walters

Soyars

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gandy -

SUBJECT:

STOP INDEX

NATIONAL CRIME INFORMATION CENTER (NCIC)

Programming (preparing instructions for) the computer

for the Stop Index has been completed. This computer application, which !

has been approved by the Director by memorandum dated 2/12/70 (attached),

provides the capability of having the computer notify the NCIC Control Room

when an inquiry is made from any terminal in the NCIC system relative to a

non-fugitive Bureau subject whose descriptors have been placed in this index.

For example, a police officer in Boston arrests an out-of-state

individual on a minor charge, e. g. drunkenness. He routinely requests an

NCIC check relative to the arrested person to determine whether he is wanted

elsewhere. Assume that this individual is a Selective Service subject wanted

only for interview and has been entered in the Stop Index. No warrants are

outstanding for this individual and, therefore, no Wanted Person entry has

been made for him previously in NCIC. The officer would receive a negative

response to his Wanted Person File inquiry ("'NO NCIC WANT"'). At the same

time as the "NO NCIC WANT" is sent to the Boston Police Department the •

NCIC Control Room would be notified by the NCIC computer of the inquiry

made against the Wanted Person File because a stop was entered in the Stop

Index. The NCIC Control Room would advise the appropriate FBI office

immediately of the Boston Police Department inquiry so that the Bureau's

interests could be secured before the arrested person is released.

62-115784-4

Initially, it is proposed that descriptors of Selective Service

subjects who are being sought for interview be placed in this file. Both of

the following criteria must be met.

Enclosure

REC-Z,

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1 - Mr. Mohr

1 - Mr. Sullivan

1 - Mr. Bishop

XIRON - Mr. Callahan

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1 - Mr. Gale

1 - Mr. Walters

1 - Mr. Row

1 - Mr. Daunt

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Daunt to Mr. Bishop Memo

Re: Stop Index

National Crime Information Center (NCIC)

1. The subject must be in a non-fugitive status (Identities of

those in fugitive status are placed in the Wanted Person file).

2. The subject's whereabouts is unknown.

Proposed procedures for implementing this program

are as follows:

1. The Special Investigative Division, in coordination with

the Crime Records Division, will instruct the field to submit to the

Bureau (Attention: NCIC) the identities of those Selective Service subjects

meeting the above criteria.

2. NCIC Control Room personnel will enter the descriptors

of these subjects in the Stop Index via an NCIC Control Room terminal.

3. NCIC Control Room personnel will notify the appropriate

field office when a "hit" is made.

The productivity of the Stop Index can be tested on these

numerous Selective Service Subjects who are wanted for questioning only.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the above criteria and procedures for implementing

the Stop Index be approved.

V.

COS

WisS

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

MAY 1962 EDITION

5010-106

GSA GEN.

PEG. 510, 27

• UNITED STATES &

VERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

: Mr. Tolson

DATE: January 6, 1972

FROM

Casper

Conrad

Dalbes

Clevelar

Ponder

Bates

Waikart.

Waltets

Soyars.

Tele. Room

Holmes —

Gandy-

SUBJECT:

The Executives Conference

@STON INDEX

PROPOSED RENAMING THE NOIC STOP INDEX!

AND INCLUSION OF CERTAIN INDVIDUALS OF

INTEREST TO CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY

SALTINGA CREEP INEEPPRLIDN PONTE; STUP. WHIL!

Those in attendance at the conference on January 6, 1972,

included Messrs. Felt, Callahan for Mohr, Bates for Rosen, Soyars, ()

Bishop, Casper,

Ponder, Conrad, Shroder for Bates, Waikart, Walters,

Miller, Bassett for Callahan, Mintz for Dalbey, and Staffeld for Cleveland.

The conference considered the suggestion that certain organized •

crime subjects be included in the NCIC Stop Index to assist in being alerted

to inquiries directed to NCIC from police departments and other sources.

The proposal was made by the Special Investigative Division.

Background of Proposal:

Over the years, subjects of interest to our organized crime

investigations have been frequently on the move from one part of the

country to another and on occasion have been subject of arrest or law

enforcement inquiry.

While stops are maintained in the Identification/

Division and elsewhere, when feasible, this gives us only limited capability

in learning of such law

enforcement interest.

It has been ascertained that

the NCIC Stop Index can now accommodate inclusion of organized crime

figures which may assist in learning of any inquiry directed to NCIC with

respect to organized crime subjects whom we may include in the NCHC

Stop Index.

62-715784-5

Mr. Bishop raised the question as to whether or not this might

give rise to the possibility of outside criticism it it were learmed that the

NCIC facility was being used;for the Bureau's internal use in this manner

OCT

1 - Mr. Felt

1 - Mr. Mohr

XEROX - Mr. Rosen

1 - Mr. Soyars

19731 - Mr. Bishop

1 - Mr. Conrad

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1 - Mr. Dalbey

1 - Mr. Bates

& FEB 24 1972

1 - Mr. Miller

1 - Mr. Ponder

•1 - Mr. Waikart

I - Mr. Walters

1 - Mr. Cleveland

1 - Mr. Staffeld

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Executives Conference Memorandum

RE: PROPOSED RENAMING THE "NCIC STOP INDEX"

AND INCLUSION OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS OF

INTEREST TO CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY

bearing in mind that the NCIC has been publicly identified as a facility which

will give prompt response to any law enforcement inquiry as to whether or

not process is outstanding on an individual on whom an NCIC inquiry might

be made.

Suggested Alternative to Present NCIC Stop Index:

Mr. Walters pointed out that there can be no guarantee of positive

security (immune from dissemination through error or penetration) applicable

to sensitive data if it is stored on line in any computer system with remote

terminals. Also, we emphasize in public statements that no persons are

lodged in the NCIC system unless they meet the announced criteria, pursuant

to guidelines established by the Advisory Policy Board, and the Bureau would

be sorely embarrassed if it were discovered we were not strictly abiding by

our public pronouncements. He pointed out these arguments applied with equal

force to persons already included in the Stop Index as well as to additions now

being proposed for it. As a solution, Walters proposed the entire Stop Index,

which is strictly a Bureau investigative aid, be removea from NCIC and made

a separate program stored off line in the computers. At the end of each day

(or at any established interval), a computer program coula be used to compare

that day's inquiries into NCIC (from the automatic log of such traffic maintained

on tape) against the separate Bureau Stop Index. Any "hits would be routed

to the interested investigative division for follow-up notification to the field.

The only disadvantage from the way the system has been operating is that the

field would not receive immediate notification. Assistant Directors of all

investigative divisions agreed, however, that the time element is not that

critical with respect to persons carried in the Stop Index.

The advantage to the change would be to make the Stop Index com-

pletely separate from NCIC i thus provide 100% assurance against NCIC

mechanical accident which could reveal our internal Bureau Stop Index program

to NCIC user agencies.

Matters Previously Authorized for Inclusion in the NCIC Stop Index:

It was noted that at the present time as a result of previous

approval, certain representatives of the New Lett,

Weatherman, Medburg

subjects,

Venceremos Brigade members, Top Jewel thieves, Selective

Service delinquents and miscellaneous persons on whom the field may place

a special stop are included in the NCIC Stop Index. Mr. Miller pointed out

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Executives Conference Memorandum

RE: PROPOSED RENAMING THE "NCIC STOP INDEX""

AND INCLUSION OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS OF

INTERES: TO CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY

that the results of stops pertaining to subjects of interest to the Domestic

Intelligence Division turned up information with respect to the where-

abouts of these subjects which on a timely basis would not have been

available from any other source. The Special Investigative Division

pointed out that it desires the same capability for selected La Cosa Nostra

members, Top Echelon informants, material witnesses who are under

assumed names and other selected organized crime figures.

Relative Costs:

The changeover in the manner suggested would enable the

Stop Index to be operated through our ADP facilities. The Administrative

Division has advised that this would be a much cheaper operation on a

day-to-day basis than present costs of on line computer time which is

being utilized by the NCIC Stop Index.

Conclusion of Executives Conference:

The conference was unanimous in agreeing that the NCIC Stop

Index should be set up as a separate entity and renamed "Stop Index*

and that the names on the Stop Index in addition to those individuals

now included should incorporate those individuals of interest to our

criminal intelligence investigations. The conference also agreed that

the Stop Index should in the future be run periodically during the day

possibly at 12-hote intervals against the inquiries directed by outside

agencies to the Nes suring the previous 12-hour period and the

results provided to tné interested Division for appropriate handling.

PEST

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

5010-106

MAY 1962 EDITION

GSA GEN, REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES G

ERNMENT

Memorandum

TO

: Mr. Soyars

DATE:

3/27/72

Tolson.

Felt

Rosen

Mohr .

Bishop.

Miller, E.S.

Callahan.

Саврег

Conrad

Dalbey

Clevela

Ponder

Bates

Waikart.

: Waltors

FROM : M. F. ROUn

SUBJECT: STOP INDEX MATTER

-*"Tele. Roon

Holmes

Gandy

CAMPBELL

With the approval of the Director, the National Crime

Information Center Stop Index File has been renamed the Stop Index

File, and the operation öf the file has been assigned to the Voucher-

Statistical Section, Computer Systems Division. The attached SAC

letter advises the field of these facts and explains the new procedures D'

involved in handling the Stop Index File.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the attached SAC letter be approved and forwarded.

Enclosures

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(C) STOP INDEX MATTER -- The Voucher-Statistical Section is now

handling the operation of the Stop Index File, which was formerly

called the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Stop Index File.

One copy of any communication concerning the entry, modification,

and removal of Stop Index subject should be designated for the Computer

Systems Division, attention Voucher-Statistical Section. Selective

Service and Venceremos Brigade entries, modifications, and

cancellations may be submitted by form FD-165, while Category I

Administrative Index (ADEX) extremist subjects should be submitted

by form FD-122. All other categories should be submitted by letter

or airtel. Subjects which have presently been approved for entry

into the Stop File are:

Selective Service Delinquents

Venceremos Brigade Members

Medberg Case Individuals

Weatherman

Category I ADEX Extremist Subjects

Top Jewel Thieves

Top Echelon Informants

Selected Organized Crime Figures, such as

LaCosa Nostra Members

No other categories of subjects will be entered into the file

without prior Bureau approval. As in the past, NCIC inquiries which

natch ("hit") a record in the Stop Index File will result in. a response

to the inquirer that there is no NCIC record. The Field Office which

entered the record into the Stop Index File will be notified of the "hit"

by teletype.

You are reminded that should a Stop Index File individual

later be entered into the NCIC Wanted Persons File, that individual

should be removed from the Stop Index File.

In the future, validation listings will be provided on a

regular basis to insure the accuracy and status of each Field Office's. -

records.

4-4-72

SAC LETTER 72-19

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

5010-106

MAY 1962 EDITION

GSA GEN. REG: NO. 27

UNITED STAY GOVERNMENT'

Memorandum

TO

Mr. E. S. Miller

1 - MI.

A.

Rosen

1 - Mr.

J. P. Mohr

DATE: 4/6/72

FROM

Moore GCM

Tolson

Felt

Campbell

Rosen

Mohr

Bishop

a Mitter.

Callahan

Casper

Conrad

Dalbey

Cleveland.

Ponder -

Bates

Kaikart

SUBJECT STOP INDEX FILE MATTER

171164-42

OSTOPINDIY

1 - Mr. W. B. Soyars (Route

through for review)

1 - MI. J.

J. Casper

Ms.

J.

K.

Ponder

1

Mr.

Bishop

Mr.

Miller

Mx.

J

Mr.

Smith

Shackelford

Mr.

R

Wannall

Mr.

A.

Gray

1

Mr.

G. C. Moore

1

Mr.

1

A

- MI. W. H. Atkinson

Holmes

Gandy

GCM

42100525

To recommend all offices be instructed to insure all

individuals actually involved in or suspected of involvement in

urban guerrilla warfare be included in Stop Index File except

those already included in National Crime Information Center (NCIC)

Wanted Persons File.

62-1157848

During past several months extremists involved in

urban guerrilla warfare have traveled throughout U.S. and par-

ticipated in attacks on police, bombings, robberies and other

terrorist. acts.

MCTI A)

REG-ZS

The need to exploit every means at our disposal to

follow their activities and travel was emphasized at the recently

concluded series of conferences with field supervisors handling

urban guerrilla warfare matters. The inclusion of subjects

involved in or suspected of involvement in urban guerrilla war-

fare activities in the Stop Index File would exploit this valy 1

able investigative tool in securing timely information concerning

whereabouts of such individuals.

16 APR 17 1972

Stop Index File is maintained and operated-by-Voucher

Statistical Section, Computer Systems Division. This index is

strictly an investigative aid for the Bureau.

Inquiries made

by police throughout U.S.of NCIC concerning individuals are

Enclosure sent

56-11-72

1 - 157-8415 (Black Nationalist Movement)

5- ATkoln

1 - 100-446997 (New Left Movement - Violence)

seattle

WHA: cal

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Memorandum to Mr. E. S. Miller

Re:

Stop Index File Matter

independently searched by Voucher Statistical Section through

Stop Index File to ascertain if any of the traffic concerned

persons in whom the Bureau is interested. "Hits" are furnished

only to interested field offices for follow-up investigation.

Category I, ADEX, extremist; and Weatherman subjects, as

well as Venceremos Brigade members are currently included in

Stop Index File and valuable intelligence has been secured as a

result concerning their whereabouts and activities. Expansion

of the Stop Index File to include those subjects known to be

involved in or suspected of involvement in urban guerrilla warfare

activities would materially assist in securing data regarding

such individuals' whereabouts and activities on a timely basis.

Stops concerning these subjects would pinpoint their possible

participation in acts of violence in that area and should

materially assist us in our investigative objectives. Subjects,

however, who are wanted by Federal or local authorities are

included in the NCIC Wanted Persons File and because of this

they should not be duplicated in the Stop Index File. This has

been discussed with Computer Systems Division.

RECOMMENDATION:

That attached airtel be forwarded to all offices in

accordance with the above.

LilA

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airtel

1 - Mr. A. Rosen

1 .- Mr. J. P. Mohr

4/10/72

To: SAC, Albany

1 - Mr. W. B. Soyars (Route through

for review)

From: Director, FBI

TOP INDEX FILE MATTER

1 - Mr. J. J. Casper 1 - Mr. Wannall

1 - MI.

1

- MI.

J. R. Ponder 1 - Mr. Gray

T.E. Bishop

- Mr.

E.S.

Miller

1 - Mr.G. Moore

• Mx.

T.J. Smith

1 - Mr. Brumble

1

- MI. R.L. Shackelford 1-Mr Atkinson

As you are aware, extremists involved in urban guerrilla

warfare have traveled throughout U.S. and participated in attacks on|

police, bombings, robberies and other terrorist acts.

Field supervisors attending a series of conferences at the:

Bureau concerning our investigative approach to urban guerrilla war.

fare activities recommended that me a ploit every means at our

disposal to follow the activities and travel of these subjects.

* ;

3

Currently Weatherman and Category I, ADEX, extremist subjectsa

as well as members of Venceremos Brigade are included in the Stop

Index File and valuable intelligence has been secured as a result

concerning their whereabouts and activities. The Stop Index File is

being expanded to include those subjects known to be involved in or

suspected of involvement in urban guerrilla warfare activities since

chis valuable investigative aid should materially assist 'in securing

data regarding such individuals' whereabouts and activities on a

timely basis.

Subjects included in the National Crime Iniormacion

Center (NCIC) Wanted Persons File should not be entered into the

Stop Index File.

42-115784-9

You are also reminded that should a Stop Index File subject

later be entered into the NCIC Wanted Persons File, that subject

should be removed fron the stop Index file

- All Offices

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Bishop

Miller, E.S.

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100-446997 (New Left Movement - Violence)

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Airtel to Albany

Re: Stop Index File Matter

Intries, modifications and cancellations of subjects

involved in or suspected of involvement in urban guerrilla varíare

activitics nay be accomplished by submitting copy of form FD-165

to the Attention of the Voucher Statistical Section. This forn

nay be forvarded to the Bureau by seans of a routing slip, letter

of airtel but must indicate subject is being included in the file

because of his involvenent or suspected involvement in urban

sucrrilla warfare.

The effectiveness of this sto? vill be enhanced by fur-

nishing mmerical-type data available to the policc, such as: date

nd place of birth, audress, social socurity nurbor, operator's

licchse nuiber and state issuing sane, autonobile license plate

number, FDI number, and local law enforcenent arrest number.

NOTE:

See memorandum G. C. Moore to Mir. E. S. Miller, dated

4/6/72, captioned as above, prepared by WHA:cal.

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OP: ONAL FORM NO, 10

5010-106

MAY 1962 EDITION

GSA GEN. REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES

ERNMENT ,

Memorandum

TO

Mr. Bates

no 921498-353

Tolson -

Felt _

Campbell -

Rosen -

Sohr

Bishop

Miller, E.S.

Callahan -

Casper

Conrad

Dalbes

Clevelan

FROM

Ro to Gallagher

Posed?

SUBJECT. PROPOSED INCLUSION OF

BANK ROBBERY AND BANK BURGLARY

SUSPECTS IN STOP INDEX - NGIC

DATE: 3/29/72

1 - Mr. Rosen

1 - Mr. Bates

1 - MI. Gallagher

1 - Mr.

Beale

1 - Mr. Soyars

Don yeier

• Room

Holmes .

Gandy

The purpose of this memorandum is to récommend

bank robbery and bank burglary suspects be entered in the

Stop Index of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC)

on a selective basis.

OCT

4

The Bank Robbery and Bank Burglary Suspects Program

was instituted for the purpose of developing information on

potential bank robbers and bank burglars.

The objective of

the program is to maintain such information in a current

status and to have knowledge on a continuing basis as to the

whereabouts and activities of such individuals. This, of

courte, enables the field offices to immediately consider these

persons as suspects at the time a bank robbery or bank burglary

occurs. All offices are not required to maintain a Bank

Robbery or Bank Burglary Suspects Program. However, those

offices which have experienced problems regarding unsolved

robberies or burglaries have benefited from utilizing this

program.

602-115784-7

We currently have a total of 1094 bank robbery and

bank burglary suspect cases in 45 of our 59 field offices. It

is believed that the field could be substantially aided in

their coverage of the suspects' activities if selected suspects

known to be travel prone were included in the Stop Index of

NCIC. Substantial investigative effort could be saved in

attempts to determine the suspects' travel and activities if

inquiry is made of the indices and field offices are sub-

sequently advisedraf

EX-109

net and location of such inquiries.

3277

ACTION: It is recommended this memorandum be routed through

the Computer Systems Division in order that appropriate observation

xeday be made by that Division as to the adoptignmaf th4972

proposed procedure.

OVER

1973

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ADDENDUM

W. B. SOYARS COMPUTER SYSTEMS DIVISION 4/3/72

We can see no major problem involved in implementing this suggestion

if approved. At present we are storing in the Stop Index similar individuals

i.e., top jewel thieves, etc. It is recommended approval be given foames to

also include in the Stop Index selected bank robbers and bank burglary suspects.

If approved, we will get together with a representative of the General Investigative

Division to prepare appropriate criteria for furnishing to the field.

Whe

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1

-

Mr.

Rosen

1

1

Mr.

Bates

Mr.

Gallagher

MX •

Colwell

SAC, Albany

Mr.

Mohr

62-115784-7

- Mr.

Soyars

I - Mr. Casper

Director, FBI (Acting)

5-2-72

PERSONAL ATTENTION

77

FX-10g

TO BUNGLARY SUSPECTS PROGRAM

7-= 75 444949e4 inne

In order to expand coverage and make this program

nore effective each SAC uay, on a selective basis, subnit

recomendations to the Bureau lo. inclusion of individuals

in your suspects program in the stop Index of NCIC, It

should provide field oifices with an eixective means o£

establishing an individual's presence in a particular area

on a specified date where a ban' robbery or bank burglary

has occurred. Recommendations for entry of indivicals

into the Stop Index nust be on a selective basis and per

sonally approved by the SAC. Subnit your recomendations

to the Bureau by letter, Attention; General Investigative

Divicion, Bank Fobbery

You Should have information in your possession

indicating that suspect is currently involved in criminal

activity, has actual arrest history for armed robbery or

burglary

and is traveling in connection with his criminal

activity prior to making a recommendation for his inclusion

in the Stop Index.

Desired infornation to enter an individual in

she stop Index Includes full name, all known alzases, date

and place of birth, social security nunber, selective

Dervice number, FBI nurber and any miscellaneous numbers.

If an auto overatoris license nunber is availablo this

will be heAlEd 24 but

should include the state and year

van aiso be placed on the individual's

furnishing the license place and nuuser,

state,

VIl, malfand year of the autonohile.(s)

also indiere in yentry the suspeco glassocites and a11

"olson

autonobiles at his disposal.

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Lester to SAC, Albany

Re:

STOP INDEX - BANK BOBBERY AND BURGLARY SUSFECTS PROGRAM

all of the above items aze not essential for entry of an -

Individual, but will insure complete coverage of an

Individual

entry. A stop can be placed with only the

and date or

birth of an individual.

Individuals entered into the stop Index under

thio progsan must be evaluated twice each year to determ

mine whether or not they continue to lit the criteria

for retention in the Stop Indez. You should incorporate

your reconmendations for retention of individuals entered

In the shop Index in the lettor subnitted in January and

July of each year in connection with the evaluation of

your Bank Robbery Suspects Erogram,

Manual changes follow.

NOTE:

See memo Gallagher to Bates, 3-29-72, captioned

PROPOSED INCLUSION OF BANK ROBBERY

AND BANK

BURGLARY

SUSPECTS IN STOP INDEX - NCIC; JLB: kap. Manual ehanges

attached,

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Part III, Iteras 1 3

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SSC REQUEST 8/20/75

PART III

ITEM 13

NATIONA

ORIGINAL DOCLIENT SENT TO

DATE

815/94 d5E (IFKARCA)

RETAIN

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The Attorney General

2 - M.

J. A. Mintz

(1 - Mr. J. B. Hotis)

- Mr.

W. R. Wannall

- Mr. W. O. C68e8ber 6, 1975

1 - Mr. S. F. Phillips

Director, FBI

U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE

ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)

Maile

Keference is made to ssE letter dated sape fies 20, 1975.

Enclosed for your approval and forwarding to the SSC

Also enclosed

memorandum.

Enclosures (2)

62-116395

1 • The Deputy Attorney General

Attention:

Michael E. Shaheen, Jr

Special Counsel for

Intelligence Coordination

JTA:adn

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1016/7

10/10/35-

ROUPE IN ENVELOPE

TOP SZORCE MANGRIAL ATTACHED

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Part Ill, eter 13

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62-116395

2 - Mr. J. A. Mintz

(1. - Mr. J. B. Hotis)

1 - Mr. Wo

R. Wannall

1 - Mr. W. O. Cregai

October 6, 1975

1 - Mr. S. F. Phillips

U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE TO

STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH

RESPECT TO INTELLICENCE ACTIVITIES. (SSC)

Reference is made to SSC letter dated September 20, 1975.

the purpose of this memorandm is to furnish to the

sse information and materials relating to sso latter

hats 20, 1975, Part III, Item 13, which made the following

document request:

All menpranda and other materials telecting

an analysis of the Communist Party'a influence

1n racial matters unich were written sub

sequent to the March on Washington."

It is noted that the leagthy document being delivered

captioned "Comminist Party,

USA, Negro Question, Comunist

Influence in Racial Matters" was prepared as a working paper

eithin only che EBl between April, 1964, and Deceuber, 1905.

This document was periodically brought up to date with amended

pages, thus explaining the mumbering and lettering of pagas.

Memoranoum Iron Mr. w. a. sullivan to ur. A H. beluont dated.

April 29, 1964,.

initiated this document.

Menorandun from

Mr. F. J, Baungardner to Mi. W. C. Sullivan dated May 7, 1964,

enclosed the initial amended pages. Menorandum fron

ir, Haungardner to Mt. sullivan dated Decauber -, 19o5, coverer

the last amended pages inserted Other memoranda which merely.

enclosed amended pages during the above period are not being

delivered at this time in accordence with agraement betweer

ut, michael L. Epstein, sSC Staff Member, and representatives

of the Intelligence Division of the FBI.

With respect to the excisions in materials being

delivered herewich, where no notation appears as to reason for

excision, the excision was made for the reason that the infur-

mation actually sumnarizes or quotes from conversations monitored

during electronic surveillances of Ring.

In some cases it can

JTA: adn

ORIGINAL AND ONE CC TO AG

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I'h's document is prepared in response to your request and is not for aissem

nation outside your Committee.

Its use is limited to official proceedings by

your committee and the content may nut be disclosed to uriauthorized person

nel without the express approval of the FBI:

SLORCE MATERIAL AIVAGNED

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U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLICENCE ACTIVITIES

de ascettained precisal mat intornation in rui tules came

fron elaatronic survelllances di king; however; there exist

areas whare documentation of the infomation is not precise

and no accurate determinatial can se made.

Inererore, no

assurances san be glyen that portions of the materia. bein:

furnished do not contain information developed as a result

of electronic surveillances of King.

1 - The Attorney General

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TE:

SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE

BEFORE COMPLETING.

CLASSIFY AS APPROPRIATE

FROM:

TO :

Intelligenge Community Staff

ATTN: Central Index

FBI

SUBJECT: Abstract of Information Provided to Select Committees

1. HOW PROVIDED (check appropriate term.

If a document was made available

for review

not transmitted, so

XI

DOCUMENT BRIEFING INTERVIEW

TESTIMONY

JOTHER

3. TO WHOM PROVIDED (check appropriate term; add specific names if appropriate)

2. DATE PROVIDED

10/6/75

SSC

HSC

4. IDENTIFICATION (provide descriptive data for documents; five name or identification number of briefer,

interviewee, testifier and subject)

Memorandum and anclosures

5. Wise spare cerealise date and same.

number afire, espooseat formal request,

SSC letter 8/20/75, Part III, Iter 13

FORMATION (ent.

Codeword TS or

7. used order enter the

e appsipriate key words from the list provided separately; if key words not listed are

Surveillance, electronic

8. SUMMARY (see reverse side before completing this item)

Materials relating to Martin I. King and CP, USA, Negro Question,

Communist Influence in Racial Matters subsequent to the

March on Washington,

62-116595

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ORIGINAL VIA LIAISON TO CENTRAL COMMUNITY INDEX

IN CONNECTION WITH SENSTUDY 75

379 | (6-751

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INSTRUCTIONS

• Type or print clearly in ink.

• Indicate classification of the abstract top and bottom.

• Date the abstract and put on any internal control numbers required.

• "FROM" entry should clearly identify the organization providing the

information.

• If additions (as when a copy of document sent to SSC is later sent to

HSC) or changes to a previously submitted form are necessary, submit a

copy of the original abstract, with the change indicated.

SPECIFIC ITEM NO. 8. SUMMARY - enter brief narrative statement describing

substance of information and showing relationship to Intelligence Community

matters if appropriate. Any feedback of evidence of investigatory interests

should be noted.

Commitments made to supply additional information should be

noted. Additionally, certain administrative information may be entered here,

e.g., restrictions on review of a document, if document was paraphrased, whether

interviewee is current or former employee, etc. If actual document or transcript

is provided, that fact should be noted and no summary is required. Additional

pages may be attached if necessary.

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not for @ c5.:

your request and is

limited to official proceedians

Its use 2s

Tlis doorment is prepared in response

Committee.

and the content may not be discloser to unauthorized perset

express approval of the FBI

nation mitside your

your Committee

nel without the

OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

3010-101

UNITED STATES G

MENT

Memorandum

DIRECTOR, FBI (+00-3-104-34)

DATE: 2/26/64

SAC, NEW YORK (100-129802) -

CONFIDENTIAL

CPUSA

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

IS - C

Ne letter, 2/11/64, enclosed a suesested doctmen

prepared by the NYO which used the CP of China's recent

criticisms of the CPSU as a base for criticisms of the CPUSA.

The NY brought out in this document criticisms particulary

aimed at GUS HALL and emphasized BEN DAVIS' lack of activity in

the Negro movement. The tyranny of the leadership of GUS HALI

The NYO is in the process of anonymously mailing

50 copies of this document to CP members and sympathizers on all

revers angin all areas in NYc.

FUFEREN

Bulet, 1/20/64,

sets forth information furnished

EA 975-S that. DAVTS indicated on 1/18/04 an intention to

resign from his position as National Secretary, Communist

Party, USA.

100-3-1111-

As pointed out in Bulet, obvIously DavIskis

embittered with GUS HalL and with the positionlot, nesser

importance to which he has been relegated in the CP.

•attitude of DAVIS has, however, existed for some time but

DAVIS has never made any real effort to follow through his

threats of resigning

as National Secretary or from the CP

completely. The NYO is of the opinion that although DAVIS

continues to express dissatisfaction with his postion in the

CP, and with the Party line in regard to the Negro, he has

no intention of relinquishing his National leadership in

the CP

This is evidenced by his

current trip to Chicago

(2/20/64) to attend a meeting

of

• the National Negro Commission

of the CP:

There is

that DAVIS is more concerned

with the plight of the Negro than

with

the overall goals

of.

• the

CPUSA, but DAVIS is not likely to

• fina

a vehicle forthis cause

that he can use as effectively as

the CPUSA.

This is evidenced

by the fact that any efforts by DAVIS to contact rêsponsible

3 - Bureau (RM)

(1 - 100-149163) BEN

DAVIS)

1. - New York

(100-23825) (BEN. DAVIS) (414 y

- New York

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leaders in Negro civil rights organizations

have been cooly

received.

Obviously is Communist background is undesiraole

to the Negro civil rights movement. It is true that he has

naa contact with BAYARD RUSTIN, DuE RUStIN's Leadership Ir

civil rights appears toloe dwindling due to his past relations

with the CP movement and the recent publicity given to his

attending a USSR UN Delegation affair.

Additionaly, the NYO views DAVIS' threat to resign

as National Secretary with skepticism. Should he follow through

with this threat and take on a lesser responsibility, such as

in hallei, the question immediately comes to mina as where

would DAVIS be able to publicly speak out, on whose platior,

with whose backing and, additionally, where could he obtain

a news media such as "The Worker" to publish his articles?

obviously, if he does

resign, GUS HALI Will undoubtedly

look upon this act with an air of "good riddance."

Thereafter,

it is inconceivable HALL would permit DAVIS, should he remain

In the Party, to publicly speak out with the Party's plesssing

anà/or support, nor would he permit articles of DaVIs' to

appear in the Party publications.

The NYO feels DAVIS possesses enough intelligence

to realize how foolhardy such an act would be, that he does noù

intend to resign, and his only interst in making such statements

would be to gain more public recognition by HALL as a Party

functionary.

NY 2002-S*- in the past furnished several sheets of

BEN DAVIS Letterhead stationery.

The letterheaa consists

Is given. (C) Name "BENJANIN I. DAVIS" and no title or address

In order to create the appearance that BEN DAVIS is

Involved in criticizing and disrupting the CPUSA, the following

Suggestion Is offered for the Bureau's consideration:

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' CONFIDENTIAL

NY 100-129802

A sheet of DAVIS stationery will be slipped in

between the pages of the document currently being anonymously

mailed by the Nyo.

The person selected will not be a member

of the cadre so that it will look more accidental. The NYC

would hope that the appearance will be created that when

preparing on a cluttered desk the material to be mailed

letterhead acoldentally slipped in between the sheets. rehe

The NYO is holding up

since DAVIS Is away and this mailing will be resumed when

It is known that he is in Now York City.

CORESSIAL

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NATIONAI

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DATE

TO

OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

MAY 1962 EDITION

10-106

ABA GEN, REG. NO. 27

UNITED STATES

'ENT

Memoranaum

Bro Ma Go Sullivanu!! )

Tolson

Belmont

Mohr

Casper

NLOLASSIYIED 31S0S Mue Mde

ON

4-159

DATE:

12/11/63

(F6)

Callahan

Conrad

DeLoach

Evans

Gale

Roser.

Sullivan

Tavel

FROM

1

Belmont

Trotte:

Tele. Roor.

: Ax. F. J. Baumgaraner

hond доля

Mr.

Evans

Holmes -

Rosen

Gandy

1

Мт.

Deloach

SUBJECT:

COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

NEGRO QUESTION

sullivan

Llaison

COMMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL MATTERS

Nx. Baumgardner

INTERNAL SECURITY - COMNDENTIAL

-

1

B5X.

Turner

Mr. Denz

EISUR-

MY 2359-S* has reported on the details of a meeting of

the National Board,

Communist Party, USA, held in New York City,.

Among the items discussed

was a report by Benjamin J.

the Party's National Secretary, on the assassinatIon oI

President John T. Kennedy. Chu

Davis, who blamed the assassination on the lawlessness

which was caused by the ultraright,

was confident that the American

Davis commented that Oswald (Lee

Harvey Oswald) was nith the central intelligence agency. 4

'Davis feels that the appointment of Chief Justice Earl

Warren to head a commission to investigate the assassination was a

correct choice as he, Chief Justice larren, is a person who acts

with concern toward the American people against the "established

hatreds from the State and local police in Texas and the FBI in

Washington. " (P(U)

OBSERVATION:

Davis? comments are indicative of the Party's desires to

blame the assassination of President Kennedy on the ultraright.

The fact that Davis feels the American people, particularly the

Negro people, are not blaming the communists appeals to the Party as

It was most concerned over how the public was going to react.

Any

lack of blame of the communists could well be utilized in the future

to boost the morale of the Party's rank-and-file members.PLu

ACTION:

REG- 103

+40-347607

There is attached a

letter

to the Honorable

Saniter i.

Jenkins,

Special Assistant to the President I addition, we are

forwarding by separate communication

cerning this metter te thear

Department

Enco dit

VUMP

100-3-116

was ommittee and fe cortent mus ust he disclosed to

unauthornet person

not alithout the express approval of the FBI.

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Memorandum to Mr. Sullivan

RE:

COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

NEGRO QUESTION

100-3-116

COONET ENVENCE IN BACKAL MATERS CONFIAENTIAL

Carl Bloice, correspondent for the "People's World

" a west

coast communist newsnaper, who recently spent a great deal of time with

SNCC people in the i uth,

Marxist classics ar

very familiar to the SNCC leadership.

Dorothy iller, a CP member in June, 1963, was identified

as a representati: of the SNCC in Georgia in

April, 1963.

In Novem er, 1963, Gerald Stern advised a Bureau Agent that

he has been coordinating recent SNCC activities and the SNCC headquarters

in Greenwood would always know his whereabouts. John Rosenberg has

allegedly been seen in close contact with SNCC workers and, according

to B. C. Hammond, Police Commissioner, Greenwood, a local police officer

observed Rosenberg departing a Negro hotel in the

company of a Negro

female, presumed to be an SNCC worker. (It is noted that Rosenberg is

of the

white race.)

OBSERVATIONS:

It is evident from our investigations that Department Attorneys

Rosenberg and Stern are in close association with SNCC people in

Mississippi, the reasons for which are unknown to us.. We do not know if

they are operating under Departmental instructions.

We believe that

because implications inherent to this association could well prove to be

an embarrassing situation, the Department should be advised.

This way

the Bureau can be on record with the Department concerning the communist

background of some of the SNCC people in the event that a future question

arises as to Department Attorneys' not knowing the type of people that

they were counseling.

RECOMMENDATION:

Dina isliz

The attached letter to the f

Etorney General and Deputy Attorney

General be hand delivered by Assistant Director Courtney A. Evans In VIew

of the

sensitive nature of this matter.

At that time, Mr. Evans can

advise that this information was received by the Bureau during our inves-

tigations of communist influence in racial matters, civil rights and

election laws and not as a result of

any Bureau investigation of Rosenberg

and stern or of the sace,

other than an infIltration case of the sNce.

Mr. Evans can call the attention of the Attorney General to the possible

embarrassing situation which exists

with the association of the Depart

mental attorneys and the SNeC.

of W&

2

COM

Joes

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

"UNITED STATES GOVE

MENT •

Memorandum

TO

No. No Co Sullivan WaS

114/26

Beimont

•Conrad.

Evans .

FROM : Mr. I. I. BaumBarp

1

SUBJECT; COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

NEGRO QU' STION

DATE: December 19, 1963

sullvan

- Mx. Belmont

avel

Trotter .

1

Mr.

Sullivan

Tele. Room:

- Administrative

Division

I - Nr. Baumgardner

- Mx. Denz

COMMUNIS. INFLUENCE IN RACIAL MATTERS

INTERNA SECURITY • COMKUNIST

This memorandum recommends that Special Agent Henry

• G. Rowse,

Security Supervisor, and Special Agent Robert R. Nichols, both of the

Atlanta Office, be ordered to report to the Bureau on 12/23/63 for a

one-day conference in order to explore fully the communist influence

in racial matters as it pertains to Martin Luther King, Jx., whose head-

quarters are in Atlanta, Georgia, and to discuss avenues of approach to

exposing King's unholy alliance with the Communist Party, USA (CPUSA) •

Thr racial unrest in the United States is currently the target

Jui a determ sed concentration of communict effort, Communists are using?

every means possible to divert the course and force of the unrest into

support of communist objectives.

to the establishment of a Negro-labor coalition which the communists

hope to be able to manipulate as

This communist goal constitutes a serious national security problem

light of the fact that the individual playing a most dominant role as a

cooperating with and taking guidance from communists. King is using the-

co serene coot at interation avat afe about kang desicte an

unprincipled.opportunistic individual, as well as a man considered and

described within the Parts as a Marziste

Because of the important role

he plays in the Negro movement and communist influence being brought to

bear upon him,

Atlanta has been instructed to keep the Bureau and pertin-

ent offices advised of King's travels and his activities.

Those offices

have also been instructed to take no action which would embarrass the

Bureau or which would make King aware of our coverage of him. i

In order to explore fully the communist influence in/radia164

matters and pin down all facets of the investigation as it pertains to

King, as well as to discuss avenues.of approach.to exposing Kigts-uhog

alliance with the CPUSA

delicacy of handling this

phase of our

Investigation, it is deemed advisable and fully justified to have Henry G

Enco 11лї

155513

Tits eument is prepared in respons

100-3-116

nation outside your Committee.

wtfor -dissem?

inted to other actings by

1/7c: 203

1964

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RE: COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

NEGRO QUESTION

COMMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL MATTERS

100-3-116

one-day conference.

ACTION:

That the attached teletype directing Rowse and Nichols to

report to the Bureau on 12/23/63 be approved.

was.

pitt

gree

2

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OPTIONAL fORM NO. 10

#VITED STATES GOVERN

ENT

Memorandum

1

TO

: Mr. A. H. Belmont

FROM : NX. W. C. sullivanue

SUBJECT:

"Tolson

Belmont

Mohr

Casper

Callahan

"Conrad

DeLoacht

Evans

DATE: December 24, 1963

Gole

Rosen

Sullivar

I-Mr, Belmont

Tavel

Trotter

1-Mx. Sullivan

Tele. Roos

Holmes

I-Mr Baumgardner Gandy

I-Mx. Gurley

I-Mx. Ryan

CONMUNIST PARTY, USA

NEGRO. QUESTION

CONMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL

MATTERS

INTERNAL SECURITY - COMMUNIST

hirt

In view of the influence the Communist Party, USA (CPUSA) ,

is exerting on the racial situation, particularly through Martin

Luther King, head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference

(SCIC)*

Director approved a conference be held between repre-

sentatives of our Atlanta Office and Seat of Government personnel.

-semi-

your request and is ne, for.

limited to official pro-ecuings by

be disclosed to unauthorized person

FBL s

Its use

not

is propired in

rommittee.

• document

nation outsi?e,

Cummittce a. tie content may

approval of

express

without the

This

your

nel

Recognizing the delicacy of this entire situation because

of the prominence of King, the primary purpose of the conference was

to explore how best to carry on our investigation to produce the

desired results without embarrassment to the Bureau.

Included in

our discussin vas à complato unaljois es the crones of approach

aimed at neutralizing King as an effective Negro leader and developing

evidence concerning King's continued dependence on communists for

guidance and direction.

The conference was held at the Seat of Government on

12-23-63.

It was attended by Security Supervisor Henry Rowse and

SA Robert Nichols from our Atlanta Office. The Seat of Government?

representatives were Assistant Director W. C. Sullivan, Inspector

Joseph A. S1z00,

Section Chief F. J. Baumgardner and Supervisors

I. T. Gurley and David Ryan. The conference lasted from 9 a.m...to

P.Mo

Cat

Assistant Director Sullivan briefed the conference on the

task at hand. He pointed out the necessity for good judgment and

discreetness in conducting any investigation concerning this matter.

He made it clear it was necessary for us to continue obtaining

evidence of the CPUSA's influence on King and, through King, influenc

Mr Sullivan also stressed the fact that,

although King is a minister, we have already developed information

concerning weaknesses in his character which are of such a nature

as to make him unfit to serve as a minister of the gospel.

+8.0a

Mr. Sullivan pointed out

that the field should continue to

gather information concerning King's personal activities, such as

100-3-116

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Memorandum to Mr. Belmont

RE: COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

NEGRO QUESTION

COMMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL MATTERS

100-3-116

getting drunk and associating with women other than his wife, in

order that we may consider using this information at an opportune

Itime in a counterintelligence move to discredit him.

During the discussion which followed, the men from the

field outlined in detail the operation of the SCLC in Atlanta and

the manner in which it is managed by king.

Our discreet approach to this case has been necessitated

bakings prominenc

and. the delicate situation which surrounds the

entire racial movement. A wrong move could well result in extreme

embarrassment to the Bureau.

decided we need to develop

one to to develop a lt one?

As a result oI the conterence, it was

additional information in the following

lareas:

(i)

Te must determine and choos out a11 de tho employees

of the SCIC.

(2) We must locate and monitor the funds of the SCIC.

(3) We must identify and check out the sources who

contribute to the scLe.

(4) We must continue to keep close watch on King's

personal activities.

(5) . We will, at the proper time when it can be done

without embarrassment to the Bureau, expose King

as an immoral opportunist who is not a sincere

person but is exploiting the racial situation for

personal gain.

(6)

We will explore the possibility of utilizing additional

specialized investigative techniques at the SCLC office.

• Our technical coverage on King and the SCLC is producing

excellent information. It was decided that, in view of this fact

and since we could not engage in active investigation at this time

we will utilize the information obtained from our technical

coverage and conduct whatever investigation can be made discreetly.

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Memorandum to Mr. Belmont

RE: COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

NEGRO QUESTION

COMMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL MATTERS

100-3-116

This conference proved to be most beneficial, and the

men from the field expressed their appreciation for the opportunity

of being brought into the seat of Government for the purpose of

exploring this entire matter.

They were both enthusiastic about

the case and stated the conference was of exceptional benefit to

them and will be of assistance in setting the future course of the

investigation.

ACTION:

We will continue to give this case priority attention

both at the Seat of Government and in the field and will expose

King for the clerical fraud and Marxist he is at the first

opportunity. At the end of the 90-day period, or sooner if

conditions permit, we will make a turther reconnenuation as io

whether we are in

a position at that time to take further action

against King and the SCLC without embarrassment to the Bureau.

2013

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

UNITED STATES GOVER

ENT

* Memorandum

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FROM :

SUBJECT:

Mr. F. J. Baumgardner

Fill

MARCH ON WASHINGTON

AUGUST 28, 1963

POSSIBLE SUBVERSIVE INFLUENCE

DATE: August 29, 1963

1

- Mr. Belmont

1

Mr.

Evans

NT .

Rosen

-

Mr.

Sullivan

Mr.

Bland

Mr.

Branigan

-

Mr.

Baumgardner

- Mr. Gurley

This is a preliminary memorandum of information available

as of early a.m. 8/29/63 concerning communist activities relative

to the March on Washington, 8/28/63. We had a number of informants

from various cities at the March who were unable, for security

reasons, to report to the Bureau while still in Washington, D. C.

(WDC) •

We are expediting debriefing of these informants by our

field offices after which a comprehensive memorandum will further

inform you.

communist Party, USA (CPUSA), Members in Attendance

As of the morning of the March we had reports indicating

that almost 200 CPUSA members planned to attend.

While most were

to be from New York City (NYC) and Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania,

other areas such as Upstate New York, Maryland, New Jersey,

Western Pennsylvania,

michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota,

Colorado, Oregon, Washington and Calliornia were to be represented.

Bureau offices reported observing in excess of 150 Party members

boarding various modes of transportation early on 8/28/63 bound

for WDC. Number observed does not necessarily include all Party

members

attending since complete information yet to be obtained.

senato a cente saty suctionartes at area.

Gus Hall's Activities and Observations Relative to March

Although Gus Hall interrupted a Maine vacation to arrive

in WDC the evening

of 8/27/63, he was present at March site only

from approximately

10 a.m, to 1l a.I. and enplaned from National

Airport at 12 noon for NYC.

Upon arrival in NYC Hall told NY 694-5*

that he left WDC immediately upon learning of the return

&CG 5824-S* from a mission abroad on behalf of the Party"

(Mission 13).

Hall said he saw a group of photographers trying to

photograph him.

Hal t014260-53 at he dos belleyes he should,

100-3-116

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"anis documentias prepared in response to your

fio

nation outside your Committee: Cats ase is limited to

your Concrotce and the content may aut be disclosed to unauthorized person.

stel without the express approvat of the FBI.

171)

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Memorandum to Mr. W. C. Sullivan

RE:

MARCH ON WASHINGTON

AUGUST 28, 1963

100-3-116.

never have gone to the March as it "could have been a cause for

provocation.

"(Reference to

"provocation!

not further explained.)

''HaTI"

claimed that one-fourth of the March participants were white

and that the Party deserved credit for white participation since

the Party played a major role in pushing for white attendance.

White noncommunist supporters

and participants also claimed credit

"for white participation.

Comment: David Brinkley (NBC-TV) reported "maybe

10% were white." Similar estimate mentioned in

local radio broadcast with attribution to Metro-

politan Police Department. Press and police

estimated March attendance at approximately 200,000.

Soviet and CPUSA Press Coverage of March

Six representatives of Soviet news media (Tass, Izvestia,

Trud, Soviet Radio) observed covering March. Gus Hall and other

national Party functionaries conversed with two of the Soviets

who were engaged in photographing March proceedings and recording l'l

interviews with March participants at random. James E. Jackson,

Editor

"The Worker," and three other Party functionaries

observed at March wearing "The Worker" press cards.

Sale of Party Literature

At various times during afternoon of 8/20/60 Agents

observed Phil Bart, CPUSA National Organizational Secretary, anc

an unidentified white male at Isth and Constitution Avenues, N. Wo

selling "The Worker" and two pamphlets written by James E. Jackson.

Reaction of Party Leaders to March

A sensitive source reported on a meeting held in WDC

immediately after the March at which were present Jackson, Bart

and other national Party functionaries, Benjamin Joy Davis, Louis

42.

Weinstock

k and Arnold/Johnson.

Highlights of discussion included:

they were

that enough people participated in March to shift any U. S. election;

a rally. oi similar proportions on the subject of automation could

advance the cause of socialism in the United States; and a remark

was

s made that the communists are now entering a period of peaceful

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Memorandum to Mr. W. C. „Sullivan

RE:

MARCH ON WASHINGTON

AUGUST 28, 1963

100-3-116

cooperation with capitalism-the Government is no longer able

"smash" a movement like this March.

discussion,

weinstock remarked that there is a social upheaval all over the

(world, citing dixica as an e the United States is a peaceful

To this Jackson commented

that

the social upheaval in

i transition to socialism.

RECOMMENDATION:

Attached letter containing pertinent information set

out above go forward to the Attorney General with copies for the

Deputy Attorney General and Assistant Attorneys General

Burke Marshall and J. Walter Yeagley.

Separate dissemination is

being made to the military intelligence agencies and the State

Department.

As soon as more detailed information is obtained

from our informants who attended the March, we will expedite

the preparation of a comprehensive memorandum to further inform

you in this matter.

wes.

(

assume Finestion

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Che, NeW YOrk

Dirocios, FOr (100-3-08)

Septcases 17, 105

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Mce Fhilli?'s

This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-

Its use is limited to official proceedings by

be disclosed to unauthorized person-

the FBl .

20?r Committee.

nation outside

your Cormittce and the content may not

of

approval

express

nel without the

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INDIANAD INCITY

IN ANOIAG MATTERS

Is you are wall aware, the Concuaice zarty, woa

(CrusAy, in over alori to escort any donostic sicuation

which paceonts the junty wich an opportunity to vori fou

the further developacod of its cause in paonoting commanies.

The connist preos consistontly attonyes to paint a false

picture oi tho

Cruse as a chaupion of fogro sighis and ot

the unemployed.

While the cartent to wich tho party will utilize

the recoot larch on Viashington as a steppingatone for

future Farty activity romains to bo soon, it is inceresting

to note connonis made at 2 recent nocting of 102030g

Communist Farty functierarios.

ht this scecing,

janes t.

dachsons Deiton of

: "'The Voriter," stnted that "ihe 200,000

peogie who took part in the march should be the 200,000 people

who should be in our Fasty."

Jacison indicatod that

the

Party had & duty in the larch to vin vorty nomers.

Goosze dorris, penter of the editorial stair of "me loricer,""

at this onne neetin? connonded "tunt union ropresentation

at the august 2uch narch vas brought thore by unions that

ale partially on to sone extent socialisi arty intruenced

or have a taft bactground."

Fe should anticipate that the Party will not

resist this opportunity oi suppiomenting is original eisorts

in the

larch on rasma con through suture contects with march

participante in tno bories that gecups inccrosiod in tie legro

and civil rights icoes vill gravitote to the insty once they

jose peropective of. the iscues invoived aud succumb to farty

propaganda.

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4. 1963

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Letior to Hew York

R2:

CORNEDY PATT, USA

100- 5w66

Recipiont offices should assure themselves that

thoy are in a position to obtain ail availahle dats concerning

ray

Maty plans cad/ox craorte

use od tie March On

Wastingion coouüto in ordes to

attract synpathizers and

potential menbers.

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I - Mr. Baumgardner

1 - Mr. Philllps

september 25, 1963

Airtel

To: SAC, New York (100-151548)

Fron: DIreCtOr, FBI (100-3-116)

CONJUNIST PARTY,- USA,

NEGRO QUESTION

COIUNIST. INFLUENCE IN RACIAL HATTERS

INTERNAL BECURITY - C

(BUDED: NOON, 10/7/63)

PERSONAL ATTENTION

RoBualrtel 8/30/63 which re-emphasized the imperative

need for your office to furnish in a form sultable for dissonina

tion all data pertaining to sctivitles of any subversive type group

and/or individual In connection with the 8/28/63 March on Washing

ton. Buairtel 9/11/63 further emphasized this matter to your

office, particularly as to the debrieling of all sources who

attended the March

the Bureau has carefully roviewed all the infornation

submitted by your office to date in this master, particularly the

churt subnitted under cover of your letter 9/4/63, and she 19

individual memoranda prepared by Agonts of your Office as & result

of the debriefing of 22 iniornants, which nemoranda were submitted

under cover of your airtel 9/19/63.

It is now imperative that

An Investigative report should be submitted captioned as

above to reach the Bureau, Attention:

Assistant Director William C.

sullivan, no later than Noon, 10/7/63.

Nine copies should be sub

mitted to the Bureau.

Extra copies should be prepared by your

0i2ico for local dissemination, which should be hold in abeyance

ponding revier of report by the Bureau and clearonce to bo later

riven you for local dissemination.

The usual report writing rules

Folson

should sevall. Data whion shaule be included ta the report are

3olmont

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COMM-FBE

19 SEP 26 1963

Sullivan -

This

Tavel -

Locent is prepared i

sponse to your request and is not Maltasemitr

Its cuse it united to offoca proceeding

Trolter

Tale. Room.

OCT ayaan committee and the content man nut be disclosed to unauthoried gerson

tolywW-682G2-Docldsh g643phdeithout the express approval of the FBI.

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Airtel to New York

COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

NEGRO QUESTION

COMMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL HATTERS

100-3-116

(1) Report should contain as a predicate full informa

tion indieating the interest of the Party in the March and 1ts

efforts to have Party members participate or otherwise render

influence.

Vashington, D. C., and the March.

(3) Identitles of all Party membera from your office's

territory who may be factually reported as having actually been

at the March.

(1) Information concerning all communist and related

activitles in connection with the March, such as the sale of com

munist literature, the encouragement of persons to participate,

and so forth, Report

should indicate, describing the activities

Of any Party members, whether

Party members and acting only as representatives of other groups or

individuals.

(5) Report should contain a summary of information fron

the informants who attended indicating the manner in which Party

members participated in the March; that is, whether they engaged

in any activity or were merely passive participants. Comments

along

• these lines are contained in several of

submitsed with your airtel 9/19/63 referred to abovents memoranda

Party

members; It went any of the informants who attended are

should include thelr names under

above unless sone special

reason exists for not doing so.

(7) Report should contnin information' as to the efforts

of the Party to exploit the March, not only prior

to 8/28/63, but

subsequent thereto.

(8) The report to be prepared will serve to report fully

on the matter "Conmunist Party, USA, Negro Question, Comnunist

intzuence in Racial Matters, "

with particular emphasis on the March

on Washington.

therefore, this report will serve in fleu oi the

section of your next quarterly report on the Party (for period

ending 930/63) captioned "Negro Question, Communist Influence

In Bacial Matters." Information concerning the Negro Question

+ 2 in

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Airtel to New Xork

COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

NIGRO QUESTION

COMMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL. MATTERS

100-3-116

gonorally and not pertaining to the March or connunist influence

in racial matters should, of course, be included in the quarterly

repost.

Information concerning communist influence in racial

matters and the March on Washington which would normally have

been included in the quarterly report should now be Included in

the special report to be prepared and not in the quarterly report.

This instruction should be folloved irrespective of whether or not

the particular information may have been previously submitted to

the Bureau in letterhead memorandum form.. Information portaining

to the Negro Question generally and not pertaining to the March

or communist influence in racial matters should be included in the

quartorly roport and not in the special report.

This matter should be given preferred and expeditious

aütention and the Bureau deadline must be wet without fail.

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OPTIOI'AL FORM NO, 10

5110-1690

•UNITED STATES GO!

'RNMENT

Memoranaum

in response to your request and is not for dissemi-

Its use is limited to official proccerings by

content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person.

prepared

Committee.

approval of the EBIs

a''I trie

express

This document

ration

sour Ce unittee

the

nel crithout

TO

PIRECTOR, FBI (100-3-116)

DATE: 10/31/63

FROM,

SAC, NEWARK (100-4284T'T)

SUBJECT:

USA

NEGRO QUESTION

COMMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL MATTERS

INTERNAL SECURITY - C

Re Bureau letter dated 10/14/63 which set forth

the fact that JAMES LUStIG made statements at a

meeting of the CP, USA, National Executive Committee

on 10/s/63 regarding the influence ot the Nece lI

the racial situation in New Jersey.

In effect, LUSTIG claimed that (1) a "progressive

person" had actually handled everything in connection with

the March on Washington (MOW), while a person named RICHARDSON

was only the titular head; (2) that Party people greatly

influencedthe participation in the mun on /zo/oo iu wer deisey

and (3) claimed that demonstrations at City Hall and on

construction jobs would probably not have taken place if it

were not for party initiative.

Newark has reviewed its files and contacted know-

ledgeable informants and sources in order to assess the truth

or falsity of LUSTIG's claims.

IDENTITY OF "PROGRESSIVE PERSON"

The "progressive person" referred to by LUStIG is

apparently SOPHIE FITZGERALD, a CP member at Paterson, N.J.

SOPHIE FITZGERALD was Co-Chairman of the North Jersey.

Coordinating Committee for the MOW.

The other Co-Chairman

was Assemblyman GEORGE C. RICHARDSON Of Newark, New Jersey

(The Bureau may wish to refer to Newark airtel

and letterhead memorandum dated 8/16/63 captioned as above

which set forth this Intormation.

ARTHUR HOLLOWAY, a former security informant active

in racial matters in Paterson, N.J., advised SA JAMES R.

LAUGHLIN On 10/25/63 that SOPHIE

as Co-Chairman, did considerable telephoning and arranging

FITZGIRAID, in her capacity

of bus rides

in the Paterson area prior to the mol.

C6.80501

Bureau

(RM)

TREG. ES

1 - Newark

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NOV

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NK 100-4284TT

Reverend JOSEPH RANDALL, Negro Minister active in

racial matters in Essex County, New Jersey, advised on

10/28/63 that SOPHIE FITZGERALD attended two meetings of

the North Jersey Coordinating Committee in Essex County,

but RANDALL knew of no specific activities by FITZGIRALD in

Essex county.

Informant

played ha NK El6-S advised on 10/24/63 that SOPHIE FITZGERAID

significant role in Essex county in preparation tor

the MOW.

NK 2116-S stated that RICHARDSON was not a figurehead

though RICHARDSON delegated considerable authority in prepara-

tion for the MOW to his political campaign manager, who is

definitely not a "progressive person".

INfOrMANT

NK. 2375-5

, who served as a bus captain from Newark,

New Jersey in the Mow, advised on 10/11/63 that SOPHID

FITZGERALD had played

/ in Essex County.

instruction meeting for leaders of the MOW held prior to

the March and was not a figurehead.

INFLUENCE OF CP PEOPLE ON PARTICIPATION

IN MOW FROM NORTHERN NEW JERSEY

Newark files and all sources contacted reflect

that the greater portion of the participants from Northern

New

Jersey in the MOW were under the sponsorship of the

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

(NAACP). The NAACP proceeded independently and was not in

any way connected with the North Jersey Coordinating

Committee for the mon

INformAN

NK. 2116-S noted on 10/24/63 that most of the

participants from Northern New Jersey in the MOW came from

Essex County. He stated that the NJCP exercised a minimum

of influence on participants in the MOW from Essex County;

in fact, prior to the MOW, the NJCP leaders in Essex County

were actually trying to find out what was going on in regard

INformanito the MOW, rather than influencing or guiding participants.

_NK 2116-S felt that aside from participating as individuals

in the MOW, NJCP leaders and members had no intluence on

participants from Essex County.

PARTY INITIATIVE IN DEMONSTRATIONS AT

CITY HALL, AND AT CONSTRUCTION SITES

Newark sources and files reflect no construction

site demonstrations which resulted from Party initiative.

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Two CP members are reported to have participated

in a picket l'ne at the site of construction of Barringer

High School 1 Newark.

One of the CP members, whose identity

was apparent y known to leaders of the picket line, was asked

to leave th picket line by an official of the Congress on

Racial Equa ity (CORE).

I wark files and canvass of informants and sources

reflect thai one demonstration at the Newark City Hall resulted

from Party initiative. This demonstration was sponsored by

the Unemployed Council of Newark (now defunct) as a result of

Intormant proposals by CP members.

JAMES LUSTIG arranged for printing

ot leaflets calling for the demonstration and LUSTIG made

arrangements for NK 2116-S to act as the leader of the

demonstration,

Which occurred on 5/11/63.

The result was

that on 5/11/63 Newark City Hall was picketed for approximately

one hour by a total of approximately 35 persons. Approximately

00-- 090-

ten of these persone were CP members, headed by JaMes LUstiG.

Most or the remainder were a group from the Labor Negro.

Vanguard Conference (LNVC) which is headed by CLARENCE COGGINS

and is opposed by the CP.

Following the picketing, the

pickets conferred with a representative of the Mayor of Newark.

(A summary of CP participation in this demonstration appears on

page 7 of Newark letterhead memorandum submitted by airtel

to the Bureau, both dated 7/24/63, and headed, "CP, USA,

'NEGRO QUESTION, COMMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL

, MATTERS; IS - C".)

On 6/10/63, about 100 persons picketed Newark City

The Unemployed Council

of Newark endorsed this picketing, which was sponsored by

other organizations. LUSTIG had favored and encouraged that

the UCN participate in this picketing, but it appears likely

the UCN would have participated in any case.

At Paterson, New Jersey, DANIEL and SOPHIE FITZGERALD,

both CP members, participated in a picket line at the Paterson

City Hall on 7/29/63, which was sponsored by CORE and the NAACP.

The Mayor called in these pickets, including the FITZGERALDS

and conferred with them. (This information appears in Newark

airtel and letterhead memorandum dated 7/30/63, captioned

"DEMONSTRATION AT PATERSON CITY HALL BY CORE AND NAACP; RACIAL

MATTIRS", copy of which was designated for Bureau file 100-3-116.)

CP members have participated in other demonstrations

and activities in New Jersey concerning the racial situation.

The CP did not initiate these activities, but generally learned

of these activities and then participated in them with the

obvious desire to encourage demonstrations insofar as possible.

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"."

NK 100-4284TT

CONCLUSIONS

It as the conclusion of the Newark Office that

LUSTIG's sta ements to the Party's NEC meeting on 10/3/63

gave an exa: gerated impression of the influence of the NJCP

in connecti n with the MOW and racial demonstrations in

New Jersey. LUSTIG's probable aim is to enhance his own

position.

SOPHIE FITZGERALD, as Co-Chairman of the North

Jersey Coordinating Committee for the MOW, did play a part

in arranging rides to Washington from the

taterson,

New Jersey,

area, but over all, the CP influence on participation in the

MOW from northern New Jersey was minimal.

NJCP influence on construction site demonstrations

was practically nil.

The NJCP did initiate a picketing demonstration

at Newark City Hall which lasted one hour on 5/11/63.

CP

members participated in other demonstrations, but the ct

did not originate them and CP influence on these other

demonstrations was very limited.

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•. OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

5AIN-101-01

UNITED STATES GOVL

•ENT

Memorandum

TO

DIRECTOR, FBI (100-3-116)

DATE:

10-31-63

SAC, PITTSBURGH (100-14992) (C)

COMMUNIST PARTY. - USA

NEGRO QUESTION - COMMUNIST

INFLUENCE IN RACIAL MATTERS

Re SAC Letter # 63-50 dated 10-1-63.

As the Bureau is aware, investigation of

Communist Party (CP) activity within the Pittsburgh

Division encompasses the CP,

Western District of

Pennsylvania (CPWP), the CP, State of West Virginia (CPWVA),

and the CP, Onio Valley Section, Ohio District.

Information

concerning coverage of CP activity in the Negro field

pertaining to the aforementioned three areas has

• been

set forth hereinafter.

CPWP

B...

HERBERT

KRANSDORF, Organizer.

hiwe, the only

CP, officia currently active in this area, heads a loosely

organized group of six Negroes with whom he meets regularly.

This group has been given no name and is the only known CP

group operating within the CPWP. Included in the estimated

CPWP membership of 17, are 8 Negroes, none of whom maintain

a national level position or a district level position above

the status of club chairman.

During the past few months, KRANSDORF has taken

great interest in the problems of the Negro and civil

rights issues and he and members of his family have

participated in picketing demonstrations at Pittsburgh.

He supported and took part in the March on Washington and

has attempted to exert some influence on Negro groups to

break up segregation practices in Pittsburgh.

He has been

critical of the Pittsburgh chapter of the National

Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

calling it a social group rather than a political

action

group.

-Bureau (RM)

RECIO: 100.-130-043

646

I-Pittsburgh

JWS: mms

EX-103

(3)

This document is prepared in r

10 4 5 225163

natron outside your Committee

Vonse to your request and is not for dise

Its use is limited to officiai proceeding,

vour Committee and the come may the be disclosed to inauthorised porean

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Although KRANSDORE has engaged in a great deal

of talking and "preaching" regarding racial matters in

general, the plight of the Negro, and the lack of

demonstrations in the Pittsburgh area, to CP members and

nis other associates, he (ana the CPW) have had very

Iittle influence on racial matters in the Pittsburgh

area.

He and his followers are not known to have

infiltrated or gained control of any group involved in

civil rights demonstrations or any other groups working

to advance the cause of Negroes in this area.

Concerning Pittsburgh's coverage of communist

activities in the Negro field, it is noted that of the

six live informants who furnish information concerning

daily contact with KRANSDORF) provide coverage in this

regard. All of these live informants are cognizant of

¿ne Dureâù's intorost in all aspects of the mirrent. racial.

situation and especially regarding any CP involvement

In any negro movements or racia

Teese informants land Pe 280-s havenstrations.

have, during the past

few months, provided pertinent and timely information

• concerning

KRANSDORF's statements and ideas regarding

racial matters and are in a position to be aware of

any action he might take to directly involve CPWP members

'in such matters in the future. In addition, Pittsburgh

has five other sources in groups sponsoring integration in

the western Pennsylvania area who can also furnish

• information concerning CP involvement in these matters.

It is believed that Pittsburgh's coverage of

communist

activities in the Negro field

in Western

rennsylvania at the present time is very good; nowever,

Pittsburgh will continue to emphasize the importance of

this matter during contacts with the above informants and

will

closely follow HERBERT KRANSDORF's activities so

that appropriate investigative steps may be initiated in

the event he and

the CPWP become directly involvea in

racial matters in this area.

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CPWVA

• The CP in West Virginia is not formally

organized and consists of four to six individuals

, who.

are considered tentative CP members because of their

past CP activities.

These individuals meet irregularly

for discussions at the home of RALPH and IVA ORTH, former

ce orlicials, in Charleston, W. Va.

There is one

• Negro

in the above.

group who does

not maintain a national

level or district level position above the status of

club chairman. The above individuals have discussed

racial matters and problems involving the Negro, bat i

have taken part in no activity in this regard and have

exerted no influence in connection with racial matters

in West Virginia.

"Coverage of the CPWVA is provided by a live

informant (a Negro) who attends meetings of the

aforementioned individuals and by anuules iive informant

who is in frequent contact with these individuals.

third live informant (a Negro member of the NAACP) also

Iives in West Virginia. The above informants have

furnished some general information concerning Negro matters

not involving the CPWVA) and have been alerted to promptly

furnish any information in this regard to the Pittsburgh

Office. It is believed that the above informants

provide

present

time and are in a position to report any attempts

of the CP to influence racial matters in West Virginia.

CP, OHIO VALLEY SECTION, OHIO DISTRICT

This section encompasses the four panhandle

counties of West Virginia in the vicinity of Wheeling,

e quarter at eye and Odo Phere are to Identired

There are two identified

CP members and one tentatively identified member

of Wheeling.

KUHN has shown some interest in racial

matters and formerly was co-chairman of a youth group in

the Wheeling chapter of the NAACP. She was suspended

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from NAACP membership in early October, 1963,

reportedly because of publicity regarding her affiliation

with the CP. KUHN recently was involved in a racial

demonstratic. at a segregated roller skating rink in

Wheeling an' reportedly is currently connected with an

effort to c ganize chapters of the Congress of Racial

Equality (JRE) in the Wheeling area.

overage of GENNE KUHN and all aspects of her

activities is provided by two live informants of the

Cincinnati Division, who are in frequent contact with

her.

In addition,

three sources

lone within the

Cincinnati Division) who are connected with NAACP activities,.

have furnished valuable information concerning KUHN's involve-

ment in racial matters.

A PCI of the Pittsburgh Division

has also furnished some information in this regard.

It is believed that Pittsburgh has very good

-covera;e. of KuhN's activities at the

present time and that

any attempts by KUHN to exert her influence in racial

matters or to direct communist infiltration of groups

involved in Negro matters will be promptly reported to

this office.

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OPTION!'I FORM NO: 10

UNITE: STATES GOVEE

Memorand:

DATE: November 19, 1963

1

Mr. Sullivan

1

- Mr.

• Bland

Mr. Baumgardner

1 - Mr. Phillips

Tolson

Belmont

Mohr -

Casper

Callchan

Conrad

DeLoach

Evans

Gale

Rosen

Sullivan

Tavel

Trotter

Tele. Room

Holmes

Gandy

SUBJECT:

COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

NEGRO QU! STION

COMMUNIS : INFLUENCE

IN RACIAL MATTERS

INTERNAI SECURITY - C

split

I thought you would be interested in a resume of pertinent

data concerning captioned matter, with particular reference to the

communist influence on the 8/28/63 March on Washington.

First, as to

communist "participation," you will recall that at the 10/1-6/63 meet-

ing of the National Executive Conmittee of the Party, Gus Hall stated

that an estimated 5,000 communists participated in the March in one

way or another. As to the number of Party members (here we are differ-

entiating between communists and Party members), the following analysis

has been mare from reports received from the field. For the purpose of

making this estimate, we considered as current communist Pariy (or;

members any individuals who have been reported to be members of the

Party since 1/1/62. The estimate, based upon our field reports, is

as follows.

A total of 125 CP members from the territories covered by

all field offices other than New York was reported as observed in

Washington, D. C., 8/28/63. The New York Office reported a total of e

37 •

The total for all offices, therefore, is 162.

We also had reported to us that an additional 67 Party mem-

bers were observed boarding transportation media in the New York City

area destined for Washington on 8/28/63. While it cannot be positively

stated that these 67 were actually observed in Washington, D. C., it

would be a fairly logical assumption that they did come to Washington,

barring such unusual circumstances as a breakdown of a bus or buses or

any of the chartered trains.

Therefore, if we were to.add these 67 to the other 162, we could, with

justified logic,

estimate that approximately 229 Party members were in

Washington; D. C., 02 8/28/63.

REC- 39

1611-9-116-525

It is significant to note that among the current Party men-

bers who were in Washington were such national functionaries as Gus

Hall, General Secretary; Joseph Brandt, Administrative Assistant; Phil

Bart, National Organizational Secretary; James E. Jackson, Editor-1I-

Chief of "The Worker"; Arnold Johnson, Peace Activity and

Public

100-3-116

This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-

nation outside your Committer.

SFP:kmj

(5)

nel without the express approval of the fBl.

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Memorandum to Mr. Sullivan

RE:

COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

NEGRO QUESTION

COMMUNIST

INFLUENCE IN RACIAL MATTERS

100-3-116

--=--

Relations Directr; and Daniel Rubin, National Youth Director.

We

also had conside

able information from the field concerning indi-

viduals who came to Washington, D. C., for the March whose current

membership (acc rding to the standards set out above) was not estab

lished but who ere identified either as former Party members or as

individuals hav ng other subversive connections. For example,

New York Office reported, in addition to the current Party members

set out above, that 18 former Party members were in Washington on

8/28/63 and 14 other individuals having subversive connections were

in Washington that date.

RECOMMENDATION:

For information only.

File.

y'

give

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11/19/63

Airtel

1 - Hr. Reddy

1. - Mr. Phillips

Ho:

SI, Detroit (100-31597)

Exom:

I rector, FBI (100-3-116)

CONUNIST ARTY,-USA

CECETUNIST

. TELUENCE IN. RACIAL HATTERS

INTERNAL SECURITY - C

ReBunirtel 11/18/63 which raised certain questions

concerning your coverage of events pertaining to captioned

matter as well as the activities of Benjamin J. Davis in

One of the specific

MAILED 3

NOV 1 9 1963

COMM-FBI

Tolson

Belmont

Mohr

Casper

Callahan

Conrad _

DeLoach .

Evans -

Gale -

Rosen

Sullivan

Tavel

Trotter

Tole. Room

Holmes

Gandy -

NW 68262 Docld:32989648 Page 558

Detroi.

Attention is directed to the 11/10/63 issue of

"The Worker,

" which contains an article written by Willian

AlLan, headed

1 "Bev. King Backs Detroit Conierence."

article, on page 1, written at Decroit, states that a

Porthern Negro Leadership Conterence was to meet in Detroit

11/8-10/63 and beading the meeting was to be Reverend C. L.

Franzlin of the New Bethel Baptist Church.

A continuation

of the article, on page 11, states thai Reverend King (in

obvious reference to Martin Luther King) had recently visited

Dacroit and met with Reverend Franklin and Negro leaders on

plans for & Detroit conference.

Te article described above underscores vividly one

facet of the Party's attempts to exert influence in racial

matters, for ve here have a situation werein one of the

top leaders of the Negro novement today, ling, recently met

with Reverend Franklin os the New Bethel. Baptist Church and

such meeting was followed by Davis, a top Party functionary,

also visiting the New Bethel Baptist Church at a time when

an important conference was being held in Detroit.

These facts

1 - 100-149163 (Benjamin 5: Davis.

REC 36 161-3-116-

519

19 NOV I9 1963

prepared in response to your request and is not for dissent

Its use i? limited to official greeings by

MALIOS Conmithernit the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized person.

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Y

co

Airtel to Detroit

COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

NEGRO QUESTION

COUMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL MATTERS

100-3-116

should serve to further pinpoint the necessity for determining

the nature of the neeting attended by Davis at the Nev Bethel

Baptist Church and what part lavis took in that neeting.

Consider the contents of instant airtel in

conjunction with your consideration of reairtel.

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STONEL

I-MI

nt

I-My. Baungardne

Im)Ia. Morley

I-HI. Phillips

Rosen

I-Mx.

Sullivan

I-MT. Bland

Novenber 22, 1903

, SE"URITY INFORMATION

Unauthorized Disclosure

Subject to Criminal Sanctions

1-J37

NATIONAL

The Attorney General

Director, IBI

CO ZINEST PANEY, USA

NECEO CUSSION

CONCUNIST INTLUENCE IN RACIAE MATTORS

INTERIAL SECURITY - C

A confidential source who has furuished reliable

Intonation in the past advised that Reverend fartin Luther

dIo, Stanley Lavid Levison, and CLarence dones

pLanned to meet on hovenher 20, 1953, a6 cho laterile

Airport, New locks City.

and dones wanted to discuss with ling a book by the latter.

On Hovenber 20; 1003, pocial Agents of this bureau

Observed King entering the International Lotel at

Idlewild firman: 10:19 dom; Levins sud sones wore

observed entering the Lotol at 11:05 a.

AC 2:10 Dodgs

King, Levison and Jones departed the Hotel togetler,

and king separated from the other two.

Levison has been described as a socret nenber

ofithe Cormunist Party, USA.

jones, is the General

Counsol of the Gandbi society f0r Hunan Rights, an

organization formed by Ring to promote his azus. Jones.

has been a frequent intermedlary in contacts between

Ling and Levison.

win!

MALLED ES

NOV 2 1 1963

COMM-FBE

As further evidence of a continuing King-Levison

relationship, the folloving is noted concerning a speech

delivered by

King on October 23, 1903, at Radicon Square

Carden, New

York CLoy, before the suth anniversary meeting

ot Districi

Go, hecard, rholesale and Separtment Store

Union, -nerican Federation of Labor Congress of Industrial

Organizations.

In the speech, King, awong osher chings.

urged that the linion woris fos strong civil rights lesislation.

He said that a year' ago President Lennedy gave

"the finest

Olson

speech on civil rights any Chiel Executive has ever delivered."

shi

ispor

700-3-115

REC - 52,

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trad

coach

1-100-106670 (King)

ins

1-100-392452

(Levison)

SEE NOTE,6 1933

PAGE 2

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1-100-407018

(Jones)

van

1-100-158790

(Rustin)

er

GROUP I

Excluded from automatic

acingrading and

declassification

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BLOODT

*.

The Attorney Genezal

King, however, criticized you by claiming you had rotreated

trom a strong civil rights binto King called on the

Administration to give a strong bill, fighting support.

The foregoing ties in vich other infoznation

chis Bureau obtained indicating that Levison and Jones

may well have prepared the king speech of October 23,

1003. The abovernentioned

source advised on October

16,

thot Ring was in concact with Jones relative t0

Lings speech scheduled for October 23, 1903, at Wiich

tine king requested Jones to get sone material together

with their mutual friend.

This Bureau has learned

from many references made by King and Jones to "mutual

friend" that their rexerence is to levison. Jones toid

King that "they" rould work on the matter on the weesend.

Special Agents of this Bureau observed Jones entering

Levison's residence in lew Xoris City at 20:69 a.l, On

Jones was observed

departing

IDa LOTiCOnE LeGiuence di 8:55 Boilo, that caio.

Specifically as to the civil rights legislation

aspects of the speech, the above-mentioned source advised

that on October 22, 1003, King's secretary was in contact

with Jones and stated that the speech had been received

and that she had read it to Fins.

She stated that King

would like two or three additional paragraphs on the

present civil rights

Lecislation concerning whether

"They" should support a stronger or weaker bilt. Jones

said to her that he wouid work on ¿ú.

I - The Deputy Attorney General

I - Mr, Burke Marshall

Assistant Attorney General

I - Ns. S. Malter Yeagley

Assistant Attorney General ElSur

NOTE: Source referred to is NY 4092-5*.

Classified "Secret"

because of the highly sensitive nature of this source with

respect to the communist infiltration of racial matters.

See memorandum Mr. F. J.Baumgardner to Mr. W.C. Sullivan, *

11-21553, same caption, SFP:kmj•

more.

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

UNITED STATES GOVE

Memorandum

TO

: Mr. W. C. Sullivan Wes

Telse?

• Belmont

Mohr

Casper

ahahai

onrac

Evans -

foule.

Rosen

Sullivan

Tavel .

Trotter .

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gandy

SUBJECT: COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

NEGRO QUF TION

COMMUNIS INFLUENCE IN RACIAL MATTERS

INTERNAI SECURITY - COMMUNIST

DATE: December I1, 1963

I-Mr. Belmont

I-Mr. Evans

I-Mr. Rosen

I-Mr. Sullivan

I-Mr. Bland

I-Mr. Baumgardner

1-Vr. Rosack n

I-Mr. Denz

Memorandum Baumgardner to Sullivan 11-22-63 entitled as above

pointed out that Department Attorneys John Rosenberg and Gerald Stern

spend much time with individuals connected with the Student Non-Violent

Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in Mississippi. Our continuing investi-

gation of all communist activities, as well as our investigations in

civil rights and election law matters, has revealed that certain

individuals having subversive backgrounds have been affiliated with

SNCC activities. We instructed Memphis Division to furnish additional

information concerning the identities of any subversive individual who

may have been contant with Rosenberg and Stori througi suco acuiviiles.

Instant memora.dum sets out a summarization of pertinent information

available to the Memphis Division pertaining to this matter.

By way of background, the SNCC is headquartered in Atlanta,

Georgia.

It is an organization working for desegregation and complete

equal rights for Negroes.

We have looked into SNCC on a national basis

and have found insufficient information on a national level to warrant

active investigation.

the case,

however pend to loss man met

developments.

We are currently looking into communist infiltration of

SNCC In the San Francisco, California, area. Pertinent intormation

concerning the connection

between individuals with

subversive backgrounds

and the SNCC in the South has been previously furnished the Department.

Memphis advised that the individuals with subversive back-

grounds who have been connected with SNCC and who are involved in this

matter are Fred Hirsch, Carl Bloice and Dorothy Miller.

Fred Isha Hirsch, identified as a Communist Party (CP) member

until early 1963, was one of five individuals recently arrested in

Greenwood, Mississippi.

According to Curtis Lary, Chief of Police,

Greenwood, these five individuals were connected with or working on

behalf of

the Greenwood headquarters of SNCC.

Enc, -545

100+501182-10

100-3-116

1-100-439190 (Cominfil SNCC)

REC-1

(10)

• 0I0I:2

RCD:knj: Stuis document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-

nitron outside your Committeen alts use is limited to official proceedings

nel withoutes and the conterts may nut be disclosed to unauthorized person-

79 D6+16 1903

express approve o the fel.

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SPIONAL FORM NO. 10

UNITED STATES GO.

Memorandum

NT

TO

: Mr. W. C. Sullivan

FROM : Mr. F. J. Baumgardner J

SUBJECT: COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

NEGRO QUESTION

COMMUNIST INFLUENCE

IN RACIAL

INTERNAL SECURITY - COMMUNIST

DATE: November 21, 1963-i

-

Mr. Belmont

1

Mr .

1.

ETI

Mr.

Evans

-

ROSEn

Mr.

Sullivan

Mr.

Bland

1

Baumgaraner

-

MT •

MATTERS

1-

Wix.

Phillips

Tolson

Belmont.

Mohr

Casper

Callahan

Conrad

DeLoach

" Evans

" Gale

Ro

Sullivan

Tavel

Trotter

Tele. Room

Holmes

Gandy

I thought you would be interested in the following important

developments in our investigation of the communist influence in racial

diss

Martin Luther King Receives Speech Writing Relp From Stanley Levison.

New York teletype today (11/21/63) reported a summary ofa

speech delivered by King 10/23/63 at Madison Square Garden, New Forl

City, before the 30th anniversary meeting of District 65, Retail, Whole-

Sait

aù Departmont Start Union, Amorican Esderation of Laber-Congress

of Industrial Organizations.

limited to

In the speech, King,

among other things,

urged that the Union work for strong civil rights

legislation.

He said

that a year ago President Kennedy gave "the finest speech on civil rights

any Chief Executive has ever delivered." King, however, criticized the

attorney General for his retreat fron a strong

civil rights bill and

oscalled on the Administration to give a strong bill fighting support.

to

response

Committee.

not

the

The above expressions of King tie in with previous information

gre had that secret Party member Stanley levison and Clarence Tones, who

His part of the King movement and has been serving as an intermediary

between King and Levison, may well have prepared the King speech in ques-

ation.

On 10/16/63 King was in contact with Jones relative to King's

120/23/63 speech and requested Jones to

get some material together with

their mutual friend (we know from many references to "mutual friend" by

and Jones

that their reference is

to Stanley Levison).

Jones told

king that "they" would work on the matter on the weekend.

Physical

is

veillance by our Agents placed Jones in the Levison residence on Saturday

nation oilsi le

10/19/63, from 10:59 a.ni to 3:55 p.II.

Specifically

conversation between King's secretary

rights legislation aspects of the speeand Jones, the secretary stated

that the speech had been received and that she had read it to king.

Stated that King would like two or three additional paragraphs on the

present civil rights legislation concerning whether they should support

a stronger or

wEaKer

Jones indicated to the secretary. that he

would work on it.

B(4)

REC- 138•

Enc.

100-100-6

100-106670

350

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(Martin Luther:

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(stanley Levison,

100-407018

(Clarence Jones)

100-15879071

Bayard Rustin

DAI

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CATEGORY

EICATION INDEEINITE

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Memorandum to Mr. Sullivan

RE:

COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

NEGRO QUESTION

COMMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL MATTERS

100-3-116

3===

concerning Levison was used by our New York Office on 10/19/63 and

10/21/63 but prov d negative.

OBSERVATIONS:

While we would expect King to discuss civil rights legis-

lation in hi

current speeches, the fact that he sought advice

from Jones a to what position

he should take on such legislation

lends strong support to the lact that King still receives advice

irom Levison. It is probably no coincidence that the line taken

by King in his speech follows the current Party line relative to

civil rights legislation.

King, Levison and Jones Rendezvous at New York City 11/20/63

Elsur

New York teletype 11/20/63 reported information from NY 4092-S*

that King, Levison and Jones would meet at the Idlewild Airport during

a brief Kin; layover en route from upstate New York to Chicago. Levison

and Jones winted to discuss with King a book by the latter.

On 11/20/63

our Agents observed King enter the International Hotel at Idlewild

10:43 a Ill.; Levison and Jones were observed entering the Hotel 11:05 a I.

15, 2:40

P.m., King, Levison and Jones departed Hotel together and King

separated Irom the other two. (?) (U)

Bayard Rustin Continues Homosexual Proclivities

On 11/16/63 Rustin engaged in a conversation with an unknown

male which was replete with obscenities and propositions of a homosexual

We have for some time been aware of Rustin's inclina-

tion in this direction. He was the Deputy Director of the 8/28/63 March

on Washington and has publicly admitted prior communist connections.

Recently the Party's National Secretary, Benjamin J. Davis, had indicated

a frequent liaison with Rustin, who is also being considered for a posi-

tion vith the Souther Christian leaderahip conference wadea kina

OBSERVATION:

We are obtaining the details of Rustin's conversation and

will explore the possibility of some counterintelligence tactic

to further discredit Rustin because of his homosexual proclivities.

RECOMMENDATION:

The attached letter to the Attorney General go forward advising

01 the 11/20/63 rendezvous of King, Jones and Levison and advising of the

details of the speech writing help Levison rendered to King.

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TIONA: FORM NO. 10

HY 1982 EDITION

8010-108-03

#A GAT%. REG.NO.I7

UNITED STATES GO ENMENT

Memorandum

TO

: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-3-104-9)

Pons: BAE, CHICAGO (100-12863)

SUBJECT:

COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

COUNTEKINTELLIGENCE PROGHAM

IS - C

ATTN :

DATE: 2/27/61

DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE

DIVISION

tver

is not for dissemi

your request.and

Its use is limited to off a proccedings

nut be disclosed to unauthorized person.

FBI .

prepared in response to

your Committee.

and the content may

express approval of

This document

p''side

•imittee

without the

nation

nel

Remy phone call 2/26/61 to Inspector JOSEPH SIZOO,

Bureau.

Forwarded under separate cover by registered

is approximately 600 feet of 16 mm. negative film with

magnetic sound track which records the press conference of

GUS HALL and CLAUDE LIGHTFOOT held on February 21, 1964, at

the Midland Hotel, Chicago.

This press conference called by

HALL was his answer to an attack on CLAUDE LIGHTFOOT and the

Illinois CP which appeared in the February 20, 1964, issue

"Chicago's American."

The news article was a result ot

oul counterintelligence program, two copies of which are also

enclosed herewith.

This particular news article was excellent for our

purposes since it touched on several very sensitive points

with the CP, including LIGHTFOOT's shortcomings as a CP leadei;

the inability of the Party to effectively infiltrate the welfare

and civil rights movements in this city much less lead these

movements as a "vanguard" party is supposed to do; LIGHTFOOT's

rebuff and altercation with an arch enemy of the

Party, THELLSA

EHRLICH,

leader of a group of communists dedicated to the

revolutionary line of MAO Tse-tung, who has been able to

involve her group in these struggles; the accusation against

the CP by EHRLICH that the Party here is non-existent and

that LICiTFOOT and his crowd are "phonies"; and the accusation

that LIGHTFOOT has deserted the working class he purports to

represent.

'emantamed

FIERB-!

Of all the

points raised in

the antidaacpartiaps the

most damaging to the

CP leadership is theycharge ithree the CP

is not a part of

the Negro struggles and is desperately trying,

without success,

to begone associated with the barxo,movements.

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In the film HALL dwells on the point that the CP

is involved in the Negro movements and will henceforth

increase their activity in this field. As far as we know this

is the first time that a CP official has made such statements,

publicly.

HALL's statement served to alert tens of thousands

of Negroes and their leaders of the CP's objective to work in

their movements which can only mean the exploitation of their

difficulties.

It has been our experience in Chicago that to a

Negro, no one is more despicable than one who attempts to

exploit him for personal or political gain. Negroes are very

deeply suspicious of a member of the white race, as in the

case of HALL, who makes claims of devotion and dedication to

the cause of

Negro freedom.

MATI, and the CP have already been rebuffed by leaders

of CORE and the NAACP as evidenced by the proceedings of a

press conference held by JAMES JACKSON at the Hamilton Hotel,

Chicago, on February 26, 1964•

MARTY O'CONNER, a reporter for "Chicago's American"

reported that at the conclusion of the press conference of

JAMES JACKSON, an official of the Chicago Chapter, NAACP, who

was present, loudly demanded a press conference to answer

JACKSON who, like HALL, had stated the CP would become involved

in the Negro freedom movements.

This NAACP official disavowed

any connection between

the NAACP and the CP. He said the NAACP

did not want the support of the Party in its fight for Negro

equality, and forther, that a number of years ago the NAACP had

expelled

the communists from the organization.

He pledged that

his organization would continue to fight for Negro rights

without the assistance of the CP.

It is also, reported in the February 27, 1964, 1ssue

of the "Chicago Sun-Times" that JACKSON had stated that the CP

would support a "work-stoppage" proposed by Negro groups. The

newspaper noted that it had questioned Chicago area civil rights

groups who stated they had not heard of a work stoppage proposal

and would not support such a move..

The article further noted the communists said they

had invited representatives of all civil rights groups to the

press conference but only one appeared and he used the

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opportunity to denounce the communists. He was described

aS SIDNEY FINLEY, a regional field secretary for the NAACP,

who accused the communists of "trying to force their way

into the civil rights movement."

It is obvious that this counterintelligence move

forced the CP to make a public announcement of their objectives

regarding the civil rights movement, and they have already

been rebuffed by the leaders of the movement.

A portion of the enclosed film was shown on a

Chicago telecast on the evening of February 21, 1964,

and

on

the following day two newspapers reported the gist of the

conference. Significant results of this counterintelligence

operation

current racial difficulties, perhaps the number one domestic

issue in the U.s. today: 2) it aierted ine ravers vi ine

responsible Negro organizations to the CP's continued interest

in inflitrating their movements, and it alerted the general

public to be wary of

the irresponsible Negro leadership who

nay be influenced by Cl leaders or other

radicals. 3) the

newspaper article was most embarrassing tourIGHTFOOT and to

important week-end meetings.

the national Party leaders who were fathered in Chicago for ily

It would appear. that LIGHTFOOT

will have difficulty in refuting the charges

contained in the

article among the rank-and-file

members.

There is much more

truth than fiction

gave LIGHTFOOT great pain.

in the article and it is obvious that It

This film is being forwarded to the Bureau because

it may be beneficial to the Bureau, particularly for In-.

Service training purposes.

The

film may be useful for the

following purposes:

1. It depiéts an excellent example of the impact

of a counterintelligence operation on the leadership of the

CP.

2. It shows the skill employed by GUS HALL in this

news conference, his ability to "thrust and parry" with the

press

and his ability to evade and skirt direct questions.

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3. It depicts LIGHTFOOT's attempt to twist the press

attack on him into an attack on the Negro race.

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that LIGHTFOOT convinced many people on this point, but it

shows his skill at propaganda.)

1. In considering points 2 and ? above, the Bureau

may wish to consider future counterintelligence moves which

may give the CP opportunity to stage a counterattack by

employing their skills in the art of propaganda and turn a

counterintelligence move to their own advantage.

while this

was not the case in this instance, it could possibly happen

in future counterintelligence moves.

RECOMMENDATION

The Bureau may desire to produce a copy oi the

enclosed film for training purposes.

This film should be returned to chicago as soon as

possible since I obtained this film on loan from Mr..

CON O' DEA:

Director of News. ABC-TV. Chicago•

CiNE sowice

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man are. Tsaid it ma: unprin-:

cipha do distribute this kind ot

Claude M. Tishtfont, Illinnis

Jaile mmon they itle Commu-

communist loader,

nace again

nialss did not helpedi

in the

is in lint walci-only this time

demon. ration, and

said it ras

with his communst bosses, not

the fedoral government or local

phray.

"It was then that he socked

alithorities.

me-see, Here on the jaw-and

Lightinol's

problems

stem

knocked my hat off."

from his apparent inabilily in

indiltraic

with

any gical

SUC-

Miss Ehrlich,

explained her

COSS

marches"

use of the word "phony"

a li si

"Lishifont and his crowd are

other demonstrations

sisted by local nol-Commu-

phonics;" she said.

"There is

no Communist party in the

nils.

United Stales. T think Claude

So unhappy are the lop Roos

in the country that a secret

is an agent of the F'BI."

meeling has hech called

for

Explaiis Jobs Gioug

Sunday in a long hotcl, whore

Miss Elrich said "Action for

Lightfont's shortcomings

will

Jobs" was organized last June .

he analyzed. It is reportedl that

"becausr tiere esists no group

Gus Hall, national party chair-

taking action in haly the low

man, will be on hand.

paid, the unemployed, or those

Passeel Out Handbills

on relisf."

Lighifoot's problonis, and his

inability In

eone with them,

THiRTESA C. FiniTICH

"It was unfortunale"

She said the group offered

In help the Rev. Icnty Mitchell,

were highlighted ian. 30, when

Negro-pastor of the North Star

an mothers and their chikiren CAriO'S AMERICAN,

Aliss Chr-

Missionary Baptist church, 1411

slagerl

the first

"hunger

march" in front of the State of

lich,

who organize a group

S. Hamlin av., in the Jan. 30

called "Action for Jebs"

as a

march ior surplus food, and

Mlinois

building, 160

N. Lal

"Social

Justice"

Inovelnchi,

thai he accepicá te

Salle st.

told what happened:

assistance.

group's

In line with the order that

unfortunate.

• The alleimpied penciration of

the Communist party identify

known

Claude Lightfoot for 25

| Communisis into local demon-

isolf with

ciemonstra-

years," she said.

strations is scen by police as

lions, Lightfoot and two of his

"Claude and Jim West [Illi-

a continuing allempt. by Light-

pals were on hand.

nois Communist party ciccu-

foot and his foliowers to infil-

The sponsors of the affair

tive secrciary] had hired a

were not happy to see the

trate social welfare and civil

West Madison stiret stewbum

rights movements.

trin, but no action was taken

1o distribute those leaflcts

CHICAGO'S AMERICAN

last

until a lightfoot licutenant be-

aboid the Worker Inificial Com-

Sept. 6 exposca infiltration of

gan to pass out handbills to

munist newspanerl.

demonstrations staged by the

marchers and spectators.

Calls Artion "*lary"

Congress of Macial Equality

Then Miss Theresa C. Chi-

"I told him that this bad no

MIC. 0. R. I.I by persons with

• lich, a Loop attorney long as-

place in a demonstration

backgrounds as Communists or

socialed-although indirectly surplus food, anci

I ordered | communist sympathizers.

with leil-wing aclivities, told

Thim away," Miss Chrlich re-

Tightfoot, 54, hiinself a Ne-

the man to siny passing out lated.

sirn, is also suspect of deserting

the handbills.

"Lightfoot saw. this and said

In an interview- with. Car- I had no business orcering the lio represent.

the working class he purports.

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I to documen is prepared in response to your request and is not for assemi-

I's elimard to official proceedings by

196 nation outside your Committer.

your Committee and the contes: may nut b: disclosed to unauthorised persons

sic, Atlanta (100-6520)

April 1, 1964

Director, DBE (100-3136

PERSONAL ATTENTION

CONFUNIST PARLY, USA,

RECED QUESTION

COMMISE SIZEUENCE

IN

RACIAL DARTERS

INTERNAL SECURITY

without the express approval of the FBI -

You will rocall that as the Soat of Government

conferenco attended by two Agents or you office on

Docenber 23, 1063, for the purpose of exploring possible

avenues of additlonal investigation in connoction with

capesoned mitor, it was decidod that because of the

nocossity for an extremely discret approach by the Bureau

in this nattor and bocause cortain facets of our investi

gacion vero tben relativoly. now, this matter would bo

reappraised in approxinately 90

days.In the interin, your

artice was to give consideration to a number of matters having

porentia. for further inquiry:

These included: possibilities

of anonymous source contacts; possibilitios of utilizing

contacts in the news media fiold; inttiating discreot chocks

relativo to devoloping background information on employeas

of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC);

ronnining alors to the possibility of capitalizing on any

disgruntled scle enployee; the possibility of developing

intornation concerning any financial dealings of

king which

may be illegal; and the developnont of subversive information

pertaining to SCIC employees..

xi,

The Bureau appreciates the suggestion recontly mado

by you that another conference be held at the seat of

Goverument with representatives of both your offico and the

= J

COMM-FBI

New York Office because of the extensive coverage being

givon by Now Yorl in this matter.

The Bureau has given

thorough consideration to this suggestion but belioves that

at this tine, rather. than a conforence, receiving offices

should mako& thorough sell-analysis of the handling of this

case and rolated aspocts such as investigations of individuals

and organizations close to the

535 b l Communist tafluenco in racial

Ian

ch

2 - New Yorl

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Lottor to Atlanta

RE: COITUNISE PARTY, USA

NECRO QUESTION

100 3-116

mattors.

some of the things to bo considered are those

onumorated above although thoy should not bo considered ar

0110110143270.

Or partioulas considoration should be the

mattor of Fred Bonnett of Atlanta as 26 vould apposy thut

Antonsiiiod coverage of him night dovelon pertinont infoi.

mation rolating to lartin Lucher King. This spooiiic natter

was brought to your attention by other cozzospondence recordly.

At this time it is dosired that both soceiving

articas sivo the matter of instant Investigation & thorough

analysis with a view coward suggesting new avenues of

investigation and inions?lication in areas alrondy boing

explored. Boar' in mind the main goals in this mices; nanoly,

detormining the extent of the communist iniluance in rac1a1

matters and taking such astion as 1s appropriate to noutralize

or completoly discredit the eifestivonoss of Martin Inther

Kings

SI'•, aB & NOgTO lOader DeCoUGe Of the communist Intluences

upon

2im.

Within 15 days of tho recoipt of this Lotter, Atlanta

and New York should furnish the Bureau Observations and

recommendations in assordance with the Losegoing.

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ament us prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi

nationentside your Committee. Its use is Emited to c': al proceedings by

pax a mittee. and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized perset

nel without the express approval of the FBI.

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 19

5010 - 01

• UNITED STATES GO

KNMENT

Memorandum

TO

FROM :

DIRECTOR, FBI (100-3-116)

(PERSONAL ATTENTION:

ASSISTANT

DIrACTOR W.

C.

SULLIVAN

DOMESTIC INTELLIGINCE DIVISION)

DATE: 4/14/64

JUNE

SAC, ATLANTA (100-6520-D)

SUBJECT:

COMMUNIST PARIY , USA

NEGRO QUESTICN.

COMMUNIST INFLUENCE. IN RACIAL MATTERS

IS-C

Reference is made to Bureau letter dated 4/1/64

which requested a reappraisal of the investigative efforts

based on the past 90 days experience.

The following analysis in Atlanta is based on

Iniormation lurnished irom various conildentia sources

and

a review of files in conjunction therewith.

It is pointed

out that this office is not fully cognizant of all investi-

gative endeavors and results

therefrom

that have transpired

in this investigatin to date, particularly as 11 relates to

investigation conducted by auxiliary offices and their use

or certain confidential investigative techniques.

In the analysis of this investigation it should

turther be borne in mina MARtIN LuTHeANGURe, Is so Closel

related to the organization Southern Christian.

Leadership

Conference which he founded that they are considered synony-

mous in reality. During January, 1904, KING in certain oi

his conversations had mentioned this very fact, his realizati

of this condition and that he was going to endeavor to elevate

the character and picture of Southern Christian Leadershiy

Conference as an organization rather than subvert Southern

Christian Leadership Conference to his own perscial name ana

esteem.

2

Bureau (100-3-116) (Personal Attention: Assistant Director

W. C. Sullivan, Domestic Intelligence

Division) (REGISTERED MAIL)

2- New York (100-151548) (Personal Attention: ASAC Donald E.

Roney) (REGISTERED MAIL)

2- Atlanta (100-0520-D)

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A. Utilization of an Anonymous Source

Based on information made available and evaluation

of same, consideration has been given to the

utilization of

an anonymous source; however, itvis noted that on one occasion

$500 in funds to be utilized for

It is further noted there are approximately 40 employees at

this time in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference

Office, whose hours of employment are most irregular and

include weekenas on occasions. It is considered that e

physical surveillance of all employees of southern Christlar

Leadership Conference for such an anonymous source development

could not be conducted with sufficient discreetness to insure

the success of this type operation. It is further noted that

the building which houses the offices of Southern Christian

Leadership Conference is also occupied by a Negro Radio

Station Which has most irregular nours ior its employees.

Another portion of the building is occupied and utilized for

Lodge purposes and there is considerable traffic in and out

of the building at unusual or irregular hours.

space is located in an exclusively Negro neighborhood for

approximately one mile in radius except for the downtown

business

district.

From the above the security problems are obvious;

however,

there is room to explore this further and our investi-

gation will be designed to determine any weakness which we can

exploit to our advantage.

U.::

B. Further Use of News Media

min The ill min

Sources have recently reported certain displeasures-

on the part of KING relating to statements attributed to ROY

WILKINS

, Head of the NAACP, which displeasures were resultani

of statements made by WILKINS in regard to the Civil Rights

Bill presently in Congress.

KING indicated he was

tired of

WILKINS making these statements which in effect carried KING's

concurrence when in fact KING had not been consulted.

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It is recommended that both the New York and Atlanta

Office remain particularly alert for any further indications o

a rift possibly developing between WILKINS and KING so that

Iull utilization may be made of this incident.

If information is developed confirming such a disagree.

ment a possible course of

action may include the use of RALPH

MCGILI, Publisher of the "Atlanta Constitution" in order to

explore the basis of such disagreement and also to feed pertinent

subversive connections and dealings of KING to WIRKINS.

unknown to Atlanta whether McGILL is personally acquainted with

WILKINS but it is known that McGILL has been most cooperative

with the Atlanta Office of the FBI and the Bureau and if he

Is acquainted with WILKINS, this could be considered.

It is funthen cuggegted the Bunezu,

through its

respective auxiliary offices, may desire to discreetly

furnish information to reliable news individuals who could

report by story and photograph items which would show KING's

high living and exorbitant spending. In this regard, it

• Is noted that since February, KING has been in San Juan, Puerto

Rico, Hawaii, Los Angeles, residing in the Hyatt House at

$75 per day and again in Nassau, BWI, under an assumed name.

While it is realized that certain newspaper publicity might be

favorable

to KING it is believed that certain articles reporting

this

high living would have a distinct advantage of causing

Negro supporters of the Southern Christian Leadership

Conference to lose faith in this organization, Its leader

and their endeavors and hence discontinue their support through

the contribution of funds.

It is realized that the bulk of

the financial support comes from the white community but Negroes

provide the numerical majority and support for demonstrations

Information has come to the attention of the

Atlanta Office recently that BILL' SHIPP, State News Editor

for the "Atlanta Constitution" has been making inquiry in

the Albany, Georgia, area regarding the reconstruction of

the three Negro churches burned in that area during the

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Conference as it relates to the employment of HUNTER PITIS

0'.DELL.

He has also written regarding Civil Rights groups

who have within their rank subversive sympathizers.

Other

articles authored by SHIPP have related to the delay in the

reconstruciion of these destroyed churches and he has also

been critical of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference

for its failure to make public records as to its financial affairs.

It is noted that funds, for the reconstraction of three

Negro churches in the Albany area, were obtained through public

solicitations initiated by the

"Atlanta Constitution"

and other

organizations in Atlanta.

The SCIC also solicited funds for this

project and in so doing used the volunteer services of JACKIe

TROBINSON to collect approximately $55,000 throughout the U.S.

SCIc in turn was In charge vi vie iundo culleutea for this pro-

ject and responsible for the disbursing of these funds to the

contractors building the churches.

It is further pointed out

that the delay in the reconstruction of these churches has been

primarily a result of the contractor not receiving funds from

Southern Christian Leadership Conference on a periodic basis

Ior the completion of these churches. It is suggested that the

'Bureau may desire to furnish to SHIPP on an anonymous basis,

certain specific leads where he may develop the necessary data

so that he may further write critical neus stories which would

be

based on information obtained by him rather than by this agency.

An example of this type of information would include furnishing

the name and address of a Catholic priest from South Alabama,

whose name is unknown to the Atlanta Office but possibly known

to the Mobile Office, who after several years affiliation with

the Southern Christian Leadership Conference publically

denounced this organization based

on his experiences

and know-

•' ledge of their financial dealings.

This priest attributed to an

• SCIC Official a statement that they needed

to have a demonstration

in order to raise money.

This was just prior to a large scale

demonstration held in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963.

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Background Investigation of Southern Christian

Leadership Conference Employees

The Atlanta Office currently is maintaining separate

files on all SCLO employees and is in the process of discreetly

an est to

investigating the background of twelve key employees and

associates in an effort to obtain some weakness that could

be used for counter-intelligence activities.

To date no

pertinent data has been developed on these

Individuals whic

is recognized as an opportunity Ior counter inter igence purpose:

with the exception of KING's girl friends'

activities.

Recommendations will be forthcoming if and when weaknesses are

developed.

D. Disgruntled Employees

It is to be noted that Atlanta sources have disclose

recently that RUTHBaILEY, an employee of the New lork office

of SCIC, was discharged.

She contacted an employee of the

Atlanta Office of SCIC and showed her displeasure because

her discharge date was prior to the notification date.

In

showing this displeasure she brought out that STANLEY INVISO'i

was in someway undesirable and that KING had been warned

by unknown individuals about associating with him.

sources

advised, however, that upon reconsideration SCIC retained the

services of BAILUY. Atlanta suggests this matter be followea

closely both in New York and in Atlanta and if the opportunity

presents itself to exploit BAILEY's discontent. At this tire,

however, it is felt that because BAILEY was rehired that the

time for appraising her should be delayed.

Sources further reported a certain trend of dis

content and dissatisfaction on the part of employees in

the Atlanta Office of SCIC based over preferential pay to

Individuals performing the same duties. This discontent

has been temporarily alleviated by recent pay increases made

to all employees.

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It is suggested that this area may present

opportunities in the future from a counter-intelligence

standpoint by the injection of false information with '

certain discontented employees such as EDWINA/SMITH, the

fiance of HUNTER PITTS O'DELL.

E. Financial Dealings of KING and the Southern Christ-a

Leadersnip Conference

Analysis of recently received tax returns through

1962 and Internal Revenue Service investigation of KING aná

the Southern Christian Leadership Conference for the years

1957, 1958 and 1959, reflects that the main question of

contention was the status of money received by Southern Christian

Leanershin Conference.

KING's contention was that these receipts

were gifts, while Internal Revenue contends that income from

business operations, namely SCIC, was in reality

Income.

Atlanta sources have recently reported

that the

• Atlanta Retail Credit Company was furnished details to the

sources nave also advised that one

effect that SCIC had received $750, "WILLIE" RICHARDSON,

'Internal Revenue Service employee, was making a current income

investigation regarding the Southern Christian Leadership

Conference or one of their employees.

Sources at Internal

Revenue Service report that WILLIE RICHARDSON is the only

Negro Internal Revenue Agent of the Atlanta Regional Office

and has been so employed for approximately one year.

It is pointed out that KING has authored several

books and it is believed that funds received from this author-

ship are the funds most difficult to report as gifts as KING's

'contention has been' in the past, rather than as income.

From the return it is apparent that SCLC is

classified as a tax-exempt organization; however, contributions

to 1t are not allowable by the donor as a tax deductible

contribution to a charity organiation. SCIO is considered

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a tax-exempt civil organization. It is noted that in order

to obtain this tax-exempt status, a petition must be tidea

by the organization with Internal Revenue Service, a copy

of the organization's charter, By Laws, financial

statements

and a list of sizeadle contributors to

this organization is

also filed.

It is suggested that the Bureau may desire to

obtain through liaison further data available regarding

ScIc and the basis of any current investigation being conducted

On MARTIN LUTHER KING, TR., OF SCIO.

It is felt the list of contributors of sizeable

gifts to SCLC may be important as with future information it

may be possible to compare whether KING is recording all

of his contributions as gifts or whether in fact, there

is a discrepancy in tne amouni cunaveù iù SOLo anú the

amount KING reports as gifts.

If such a discrepancy does

exist it is likely KING is utilizing these funds for his

own personal affairs.

It is believed that through various past incidents

as reported by Atlanta sources a trend can be established

to show collusion on the part of donors who are making

.: contribution to SCLC by various and devious means.

Points

in contention in this regard relate to a sizeable contribution

of funds collected at a benefit held in California by SAMiX

"DAVIS, JR., the entertainer.

It was proposed that these funds

be made payable to a church in California. These funds were

then forwarded by the church in California to Ebenezer Baptist

Church, Atlanta, and thence to SCIC, or MARTIN LUTHER KING,

JR. personally.

Another point in contention relates to the recent

Salt by an unknown automobile dealer through a Reverenc

LICHARD BATTLES, Hartfora, Connecticut, who contributed li

automobiles to the SCIC for their use.

Atlanta sources

reported that this dealer was interested in establishing

a capital loss in his business operations and was utilizing

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this capital loss and as well claim a contribution, the

vehicles were actually given to the West Hunter Baptist

Church, the Ebenezer Baptist Church and to the United Church

of Christ, Decatur, Georgia, all of which vehicles were to

be made available to the SCIc.

It is further panted out that Atlanta sources

advised that scle is currently short on lunas and is

known to owe darby Printing Company, Atlanta, approximately

1$12,000.

It is believed that donors and creditors of SCIO

present two important areas for counter-intelligence activities.

In regard to the donors it is suggested that official SCIO

stationery bearing KING's signature, copies of which are availade

to the Atlanta Office and will be furnished by separate communi-

cation to the Bureau Laboratory for reproduction purposes,

be-utilized in advising the donors that Internal revenue

Service is currently checking tax records of SCLC and that

KING through this phoney correspondence wants to advise the

donor insuring that he reported his gifts in accordance with

Internal Revenue requirements so that he will not become

involved in a tax investigation. It is believed such a letter

of this type fron SCLC may

cause considerable concern and

'eliminate future contributions. From available information

it is apparent that many of these contributors to SCIC are

doing so in order to claim tax deductions and in order to be

eligible for such deductions, the contribution is being made to

the Ebenezer Baptist Church, which in turn is forwarded to

KING or the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

It is also proposed that pretext calls be placed

to Darby Printing Company, impressing upon them the financial

plight of SCLo so that they may be incited into collection

'efforts of the printing bill owed to them in the amount of

• $12,000.

It is further suggested that investigative efforts

be made in auxiliary offices

to determine method used by

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AFM: elt

KING in settling his

accounts and if credit cards are used,

appropriate checks of these credit card accounts may develos

pertinent inforination regarding KING's financial dealings.

Atlanta confidential sources also advised that

KING has a personal account in New York City and Atlanta, Geor -=

at the Citizens Trust Company. The New York bank is unincin.

There is also an SCLC banking account in New York City and

Atlanta, Ga., also at the Citizens Trust Company. Mr. I. F.

• Soundedeorgia,

the Bureau in other investigative matters; however, it is

known that he is personally acquainted and considered iriendly

with MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., and other members of his

immediate family. It is therefore felt that the necessary

monitoring of his bank account could not be effective vita

the desired security warranted in this investigation. It is

noted that this bank is owned and operated entirely by mer ers

of the Negro race.

F. Subversive Information Reg raing Souther

christian Leadership Conference Imployees

It is noted that Reverend CORDY ILLAVIVIAN, Director

of Affiliates of SCIC, was identified by a Springfiela

Informant In 1947 as a member of the Communist Party in

Peoria, Illinais. Investigation regarding VIVIAN has reen

instituted to determine his activities since 1947 and wheter

he has any other soversive affiliations.

SMITH, Sécretary to the Program Director

to HUNTER PITTS O'DELL, a former SCIC employee, and is inoi

to be in frequent .contact with him. She has been responsible

for the purchase of numerous copies of the publication

"Freedomways"

some of which were forwarded to SCLC Offices

in Atlanta and others to an SCLC School at Dorchester, Georgia.

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

5010-101

KNITED STATES GO:

IMENT

Memoranium

TO

FROM

SUBJECT:

DIRECTOR, FBI (100-3-116)

SAC, NEW YORK (100-151548)

CPUSA-NEGRO QUESTION

COMMUNIST INFLUENCE IN

RACIAL MATTERS

IS-C

(00: NY)

DATE:

4/14/64

SEP

ches

SFP.

the New lork office has analyzea its coverage of the guy

CPUSA's attempts to influence racial matters, bothjas to the

attempts and direction being given by the Party as a National

operation and specifically as concerns any influence on MARTIN

LUCTOR KiNG and the southern Christian

Leadership

• (SCLC).

FleU

Relationship of the CPUSA

to Racial Matters

Intensified coverage is afforded to the Party's

national headquarters at 23 West 26th Street, New York City,

through the following

sources:

NY 2353-S*

NX. 2357-5*

SunS

INX:27-45-5-77

NX

NY 2858-5*

2359-S*

NY

3270-S*

2002-S*

NX. 2010-S*

NY

2017-S*

NÝ 2362=541

, NY

3953-S*-

In addition, coverage of the Party's

Interest in

racial matters is also afforded by NY 694-S* and CG 5824-S*,

because of their personal contacts with Party officials,

particularly GUS HALL

Coverage also Is given by technical

means,

when feasible, of specific events such as the meeting of

the CPUSA National Negro Commission (NNC) In Chicago, in

February, 1964, and also by live informant coverage.

In the

case of the NNC meeting in Chicago, It was covered by several

live informants including BA 975-s,

a member of this Commission.

Bureau 1100-6520) (Ru)nfe

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It Is felt that this coverage 'is adequate and, as in.

the case of the NNC meeting, coverage will continue to be afforded

to these

type meetings which will bear upon the Party's policles

with respect to the racial situation in the United States.

As regards the extent of the Party's Influence In

racial matters, generally, in the United States, it is noted

that in October, 1963,

there was a meeting of the National

Executive Committee (NEC) of the CPUSA, the first two days of.

BENJAMIN DAVIS

Wine the enon tent cant movement, any proa

he stated

that the Party should bear in mind the possibilitiès of

extending its influence in the Negro movement, adding that the

Image of the Party as a militant organization among the Negro

people has been dimmed.

• i

Ell on!

* *.

DAVIS sald the Party has credits in the Negro struggle,.

Including its participation in numbers in the March on Washington,

but "we"

have not brought the Party forward up to now and have

•failed to solve the problem of how to indicate to the Negro the

line of march.

He added that' "we" have shown some responsibility

in relation to the Negro freedom movement but still do not have a

clear line on the role Communists have to play. He called for the

Party to find a center in the South around which to rally

progressive forces and said they must get Into the struggle in the

South and help solve some of the problems, even though there are

obstacles in the way, because otherwise the Party would be set

back for years.

At the NNo meeting in Chicago in February, 1964, BENJAMIN

DAVIS gave the opening report, during which he discussed the role

of the CP. He said the CP 1s

not in a position to solve the

nany organizationa. questions lacing the Negro movement, but

can establish a secure base in this movement 1t it developes

and demonstrates a sound line and policy.

He asked why the CP

must always be discussing how to associate with existing movements

and said the Party must take more Initiative and organize

Independent movements around the needs of the people. He said

the CP must act boldly and that the entire CP must be involved

In the Negro people's struggle.

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JAMES JACKSON, at this meeting, sald that the CP has

not recruited from the cream of the crop of the Negro people's

movement and that the leaders of the Negro people's movement are

not assoclating themselves with the CP.

He sald this has to be a

direction of the CP's work.

"The Worker"

actions throughout the United states and editorially is calling

ne art in red.

The Party, at the present time, through'111 right

, Is giving considerable coverage to civil rights

for a strong civil rights bill. It also has backed demonstrations

such as the school boycotts of public schools.

II.

Communist Influence on SCLC

and Its Leaders

The SCIC operation in New York has been, until recently,

at 312 West 125th Street, New York CIty. The function of this

office appears to be that of operating the mailing procedures .of

the conference.

This operation was handled successfully by

HUNTER PIITS/O'DELL, also known as Jackyo Dell, and was directea

prinarily toward mailings of fund appeas for the SCLC. O'DEL,

however, was dismissed from the SCLC by MARTIN LUTHER KING in the

Summer of 1963, following public disclosure in the press of his

Communist background. O'DELL recently is reported to have stated

that he has not seen

MARTIN LUTHER KING since June, 1963.

New.

RUTH BAILEY, an employee who had worked there for o'DElL.

New York has no subversive information concerning BAILEY.

However,

it is felt that because of her possible dismissal

from the SCIO, she can be the subject of a counterintelligence

effort cue alrea

At present, the New York Office operation of the SCIo

City.

There 1s no known subversive Information concerning her.

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i paris

the ScId

As regards the operation of the New work office of

and personal contacts with MARTIN LUTHER" KING,

persons who are now directly involved are CLARENCEAJONES and

STANLEX LEVISON.

In addition, BAYARD RUSTIN is being considered

for a position with KING and the SCIO, but it does not appear

that he will accept this post.

The following Information

these three individuals:

STANLEY LEVISON, along with CLARENCE JONES, Is one of

the prime movers in the SCLe.

As a close confidant of KING, …..

LEVISON has been instrumental in setting policy In the SCIC.

He normally meets with KING each time he visits the New York

area, and has made trips to Atlanta to consult on matters.

As of July, 1963, LEVISON was a secret member of the

CPUSA. In late 1963

and early 1964, he criticized the CP for

not being sufficiently militant in the civil rights struggle.

LEVISON was described by certain CP leaders as being to the

"Ieft" of the CP in his position on civil rights, and because

of these differences with CP leaders, LEVISON is not now under

CP discipline in the civil rights field.

There. has been no

Indication, however, that LEVISON does not continue his

ideological adherence to Communism®

Following LEVISON's criticism of the Party, BEN DAVIS

was designated to be the intermediary between LEVISON and the

Party. However, there has been no indication that LEVISON has

made any attempt to contact DAVIS, HALL or anyone else in the

Party.

REJIEE

Counsel for the Gandhi Society for Human Rights, 15 East 40th

Street,

New York CIty. JONES also represents MARTIN LUTHER

KING, OR.

JONES has been Identifled as a person who, during

1953 or early 1954, was a member of and in a position of

leadership in the Labor Youth League (Lil, which has beer

designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450). JONES Is quite

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frequently in contact with STANLEY LEVISON and in these contacts

they have discussed problems relating to MARTIN LUTHER KING and

his activities, the SCLC in Atlanta, the operation of the scho

office In New York and civil rights in general. One function which

JONES serves at the present time is intermediary between LEVISON

and KING since direct contact between LEVISON and KING has been

on a limited basis. It is to be noted that no information has

been developed that CLARENCE JONES has been in contact with any

CLAREN E JONES

officials of the CPUSA or that any effort has been made by CPUSA

ofricals to direct JONES I/ll f1y11 rights movement.

has been seriously considered for the position of Northern

Coordinator for the SCLC.

However, this seems to be somewhat

in doubt at this time, because RUSTIN prefers to operate in an

Independent capacity, and due to the reluctance of KING to appoint

him at this time.

Recently, indications were that RUSTIN was setting up

the A.

Phillip Randolph Institute, whose purpose will be to deal

with economic and social probiems in relation to civil rights..

It is not believed that RUSTIN is going to accept the

referenced position in the SCLC, which would preclude contact with

KING and other SCLC leaders.

Furthermore, there has not been

any Indication that he has contacted

any. CP leaders except

BENJAMIN J. DAVIS. He asked DAVIS' advice as to how he coula

escape from speaking at a rally sponsored by the Emergency

Committee: for Disaster' Relief to Cuba. Although RUSTIN contacted

DAVIS, It is not belleved that he is In contact with other CP

Leaders, or that he is sympathetic to the CP cause. Io

substantiate this, RUSTIN as late as April 9, 1964, after

addressing a meeting of the National Council of the Fellowship

of Reconciliation, Nyack, New York, said he was opposed to the

Communist movement.

He said there was no ultimate principle

or position in their movement; that he learned first-hand of the

Communists' desire to submerge the goal of social justice as a

former member of the Youth Communist League before and after

the end of World War II.

Youth communise

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III.

Freedomways" Magazine

This magazine 1s self-described as a quarterly review

of the Negro freedom movement and is a publication established

and financed

by the CPUSA.

Outwardly, It purports to be a

legitimate publication with no connection with the CusA.

However, it identifies ESTHER JACKSON as Managing Paitor and

the Winter, 1964 Issue publishea a Statement of Ownership filed

10/1/63, with the United States Post Office. This statement

shows the

owners of the corporation,,freedomways Associatess.

which publishes

the magazine,

HENRY O MAYFIELD, DOROTHY

BURNHAM and CYRIL PHILIP.

MAYFIELD was a CP member 1p, Brooklyn;

"New York, who

died

December, 1963, but DOROTHY

BURNHAM, IS marriea to

HYMAN,

LUMER, the Educational Secretary of the CPUSA.

CYRIL

PHILIP has been Identified in' "The Worker"

as the treasurer

of the Hall-Davis Defense Committee.

However,

the principal operators of the publication

are ESTHER JACKSON, JOHNX CLARKE, an Associate Editor, and O'DELL,

who is now affiliated with the magazine and has contributed

articles to the last two issues.

This publication is seeking to extend its circulation

and Influence and O'DELL has been Instrumental in this endeavor.

Because oi his background in work for the soul, he stil nas

contacts in the civil rights movement and can

In Increasing the circulation of "Freedomways"be of great help

, through Legitimate

civil rights organizations such as the SCLC.

O'DELL has

discussed the use of "Freedomways" within the SCLC with EDWINA

SMITH, a Secretary in the National Office of the SCLC in Atlanta,

who is alleged to

RECEntLY, EUWINA SMILH

ordered copies of "Freedomways" to be sent to SEPTIMA P. CLARK,

the Director of Teacher Training and Citizenship Education Program

of the SCIO, and to the SCLC Headquarters Itself.

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IV.

Recommendations

With respect to BENJAMIN J. "DAVIS, It is to be noted

that he is Chairman of the National Negro Commission of the

CPUSA, and In this capacity would be in possession of Information

concerning the CP's position and activities with respect to the

Negro Question in the civil rights movement. It is also to be

noted that in the recent past, DAVIS has been in contact with

BAYARD RUSTIN.

In view of this information, it is being recommended

that NY, 1869-S*

who would be in a position to furnish information

concerning DAVIS and his activities, be reactivated; however, this

recommendation was submitted recently by the New York office

the Bureau for its approval, but it was not allowed at that

time.

A separate letter will be

reinstitution of NY 1869-S*. ELSUR aubmitted recommending

With respect to the SCLC office in New York City, 1t

is to be noted that the SCLC has 1ts office at 312 West 125th

Street, New York City, in which office RUTH BAILEY works; however,

ADELE KANTER, who is an employee of the SCLC and who is

frequently

in contact with LEVISON, has office space in the Gandhi Society for

Human Rights, 15 East 40th Street, New York City.

It is being,

recommended that additional coverage be afforded

to the SCLo in

this location.

Details of this additional coverage will be

contained in a separate communication to the Bureau.

It is' also

to be noted that the possibility exists that the entire New York

office of the SCIC will be housed at the Gandhi Society..

It is also being recommended that an anonymous letter

be sent from Atlanta to RUTH BAILEY, SCLC employee in New York City,

In an effort to cause disruption in the New York office of the

SCLC and cause friction among RUTH BAILEY, ADELE KANTER, STANLEY

LEVISON and CLARENCE JONES.

The details of this will be

submitted to the Bureau by separate communication.

on 3/25/64, EDWINASMITH, Secretary to the Program

Director of the SCIC, Atlanta, Georgia, ordered 50 copies of

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'Freedomways"

Dorchester

Headquarters at 334 Auburn Street, Atlanta,

Georgia.

It would

appear that these magazines may be intended for use in the

SCLC's training school and it is suggested that the Atlanta

Office may be able to determine from a public source that

"Freedomways" is being used by the SCIC in its training schools.

If such information is obtained, then consideration. could be given

to the use of Bureau contacts in the mass media field to publicize

this Information.

Such a public aisclosure could be most

embarrassing and disruptive to the SCId.

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SIG, BELaDES (1006520)

4/24/68

PENSONAL ATTENTION

DizoctOs, ILL (100-3-436)

Phillips

USA

COOLIST PARTS OBA

_ARERO QUEDTION

INTEMIAL SECURITE & C

Roference is made to lotters from your office and

New Work 4/11/64 which sat out analysis and evaluation os

progrecs which is being made In Investigation relative to

Captioned mattor, These lottery wore la coply to solicitatiOn

made of receiving oilices with & view sonard suggesting new

avenues of investigation and iutensiliCation In areas already

being explored.

The purpose of instant communication is to express

the Bureau's gratitude for the analysis submitted by atlanta

which included several suggestions for exploring new areas.

The Bureau believes that somo of Atlanta's ideas ara extremely

worchuhile and represent a studied offort combinod uith an

aggressive imagination icoling toward nore and better ways of

meoting tho problens involvod in captioned investigation.

The specific matters dealt with in Atlanta's letter

will be the subject of separate correspondence with that citice.

You are instructed to place a copy or this letter of approbation

¿n tho porsonnel iiies on the Atlanta Agents responsible Los

the excellent analysis

and decisive, insginative suggestions.

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

5010-106

MAY 1962 EDITION

GSA GEN,

REG. NO, 27

UNITED STATES GUVERNMENT.

Memorandum

Toison

Belmont

Mohr

Casper

Callahan

* Conrad

DeLoach

Evans

TO

Mr. W. C. Sullivan 55

DATE:

FROM : Mr. F. J. Baumgardner

SUBJECT:

COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

NEGRO QUESTION

COMMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL MATTERS

INTERNAL SECURITY - C

May 7, 1964

1 - MI.

Belmont

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Mr.

Mohr

MT •

DeLoach

MX.

Sullivan

MX.

Bland

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Nixo

Baumgardner

1 - Mr. Phillips

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gandy

By memorandum from Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Belmont, 4-29-64,

there was forwarded a document prepared to depict the extent of

communist influence in the Negro movement. It was prepared as a

working paper to provide as complete a picture as possible and furnished

as much information as possible so that every lacet of the information

deemed desirable will be available.

Enclosed are several new and amended

pages prepared in order

to bring the document as up to date as possible with the latest

highlights developed from our continuing investigation. The new

Information covers the following matters: (1) a 4-29-64 public address

by Arnold Johnson, national Party functionary, wherein he admitted

that the Party is

in the current civil rights

movement; (2) a meeting

126-64 of a Party Subcommittee for the purpose of formulating plans

for the forthcoming convention of the National Association for the

Advancement of Colored PeopLe

including strategy the Party plans

to use at this convention; (3) a letter from Party Headquarters to

all districts dated 1-29-64. calling for all Party members and followers

to spare no efforts to assure victory for the current civil rights

bill and to make full contribution towards this goal through mass

Senators; (4) revelation

leader of the Negro movement in Cambridge, Maryland, is regularly

receiving 50 copies of the "National Guardian" (communist publication)

for distribution to her workers and visitors;

• (5) the fact that

Martin Luther King, Jr., spent the nights of 4/24 and 25 64 in

RECOMMENDATIONS:

I. The additional and amended pages to the original document

!should be inserted into the copies maintained by the Director,

Mr. Tolson, and other Bureau officials receiving copies of instant

memorandum.

These pages are Table of Contents Page 1, 242, 24b, 33, 33a,

50, 50a, 50b,

57 and 162a.

.:.

NOT TECORDED

EncS.

100-3-116

nation outside your Committee.

Its use is timited to official proceedings b?

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Memorandum to Mr. W. C. Sullivan

RE:

COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

NEGRO QUESTION

100-3-116

The yellow file copy of the document is maintained

as serial 1309 of file 100-3-116 and is in a section devoted

exclusively to this document.

The necessary changes to the yellow

rise copy should be made by the Records Section and the original yellows

of any changed pages should be maintained behind serial 1309.

In addition, the original of instant memorandum should ultimately

be filed as

an unrecorded piece of mail in the same section with

serial 1309.

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SIC- 133

Mar. Edivia O. Gutiman

Special Assistent for Fublic Information

C. D. Deloach

414-

Assistant Director

JACK CAVORMERG

508

D.C.

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401063003

11720102 J. 1004R DCOVUR OF THE ELI

MAY S,

1964

May 14, 1964

On Ilay 12th & roosived the memorneum dated, day 3, 1401

containine vour interbretation of our converstion relative to the above matter

Your L'emorancom of lay lith contring a nuever of atatemente which lead me:

to conclude now, as i did at the time of cur convercation that day, that you have

unfortunately misunderstood the purpose of IT. Ecover's raply to ji, Jack Ca

Vandenberg's queations.

To put the matter in prover perspective, let me again state that

Mr. Hoover believes there is a great need to inform the public generolly, and

particularly those dedicated indiridanis who are actively enynged in the civi

rights movement, conceming the dangers of con cunist niteratis to une ties.

Demonutrations in support oi equal righto for all citiens are under way in tron;

of the leading cil rats de, art aions eat those il increase in tre oney i

the months abead. Eou are awre that many of these demonstrations inve

resulted in considerable violence.

Coupled with this is the history of communist tactics which

includo the use of violence in pubtic domonstrations. That is why the cicer and

irrefutable fact of communist efforts to capitalize mon racial demonstrations

and disturbances is oi such intense importance at this time--for it constitutes

pot only a serioua and potentiaily growin? problem to law enforcement azencies,

who must preserve law and order, but also a threat to the lives and criety ce

all citizens, particularly those most active in the civil rigato movement itseli.

This is what fir. Hoover had in mind wuen he prepared his answers to

Mr. Yanenberg's cuestions, and this is why neither Inopector vicis nor I could

Toison

Belmont

agree with your conclusion that tir. Hoover's "phole statement presents a

Mohr

metorted viaunoint."

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Callahan

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Mr. Edwin O. Cuthman

I note that this theme still predominnes in your memorangum,

particularly in the six numbered points on Fazes I zad 2. With respect to

these six points, let me reiterate what I told you last Friday:

(1.) Rogarding items 1 and & concerning the estent of commist

infiltration in the civil richts movement, you indicate that Mr. Fcover's

anever "blanketed all N'egroes." As I reccacaly pointed out to you,

Mr. Hoover's opening sentence is, "Let meärst emphasize that I

realise that the vast majority of F'egrose hae rejected and recognized

communism for what it is." I further empinsizedthat, in addition to

Stanley Levison and wunter O'Dell, there ama numbergo legro and

white communists and persons under commuiat infuence taking an

active part in the civil rights movement. Ketonly did I name several

of these persons to you, but I aiso advised ya that this information

about trem had been fumished to the Departnent of justice and was

You will roonll arnitting that you were not

conversant with this material.

(2.) Regarding item 3, I feel that you still niss the point, since the

very militancy of the groups active in this mement is the ingredient

which communists and others advocating vidince seeks to emploit.

(3.) Regarding item 1, these additional wore were incorporated in

the tinal statement by Mix. Hoover, which youapproved and which was

given to tir. vandenberg.

(4.) Regarding items 5 and 6, your misundesstanding of the purpose

and objective of Mr. Hoover's reply clearly nanitests itseit in these

two points. Item 6 suggests that your sole cosideration in reviewing

Mr. Hoover's statement was the impact it posibly might have on the

pending civil rights legislation.

As Inspector Wick and I told you, Mir. Hoover's short factual

answers to these questions were intended to bring secific facts before the public.

Fis views concerning the need to protect and ennecthe rights of all citizens

have been reiterated time and again over the years.nd, in fact, have been

clearly expressed in major speeches by iar. Hooverwhich you personally have

read and approved. Your memorandum makes it char to me that your entire

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Mir. Edwin J, Guthman

objection to tir. Hoover's answers to Wir. Vandenberg's questions was that

publication mignt be detrimental to the civil righis cause, Actualy, me greater

canger hes in a iailme to recognize and challenge the communsis and other

spokesmen for violence who attempt to capitalize on the militancy of the sincere

advocates of equal rights.

I an enclosing a copy of (1) the original answer as prepared by

Mr. Hoover and (1) the revised version which was approved by you. Certainly,

the fact that our discussion resuited in agreement is evidence that no "stand

fast policy or "adamancy" existed.

At the bottom of Page 3 and the top of Page f of you: May Sth

memorandum you appear to be sonewhat confused because, as yow will recall,

you were the one who suggested that the matter could be taken up with the

White Fouse.

" was agrood that wa should first sitarnt to wore nis a salution

ourselves, which we did.

Enclosures (2)

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ITEM 1

Question:

You have been quoted as saying there are communists in the

civil rights movement. Are these men in positions.& leadership? How

much influence do they have on the civil rights movement?

Answer:

Let ine first emphasize that I realize that the vast majority of

Negroes have rejected and recognized communism for what it is. However,

the infiltration, exploitation, and control of the Negro population for many

years has been one of the top goals of the Communist Party, UsA. Communist

interest is not based on such noble ideals as iraproving the status or condition

of the Negro in this country. Its purpose, pure and simple, is the uitimate

advancement of communiet objectived s dominatica, ccutrol and conquest

of all it touches.

A special target of the Communisi Farty among the Negroes

is the exploitation of the militant forces of the Negro civil rights movement.

This exploitation is carried out through active members of the Communist

Party and individuals who are under communist influence and control.

The existence and importance of the communist influence in

the Negro movement cannot be ignored or minimized. The Communist Farty

i will use its forces either in the open forum of public opinion or this ugh its

sympathizers who do not wear the badge of communism but who spout some

of the same ideas carried in the Communist Party line. This is the influence

which is capable of moving large masses of loyal and dedicated citizens toward

JUN

communist objectives while being lured away from the true issues involved.

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ITEM 2

questión: •

You have been quoted as saying there are communists in the civil riglis

movement. Are these men in positions a leadership: How much influence do they

have on the civil rights movement?

Answer:

Let me first emphasize that I realize that the vast majority of Negroes

have rejected and recognized communism for what it is. However, the infiltration,

exploitation, and control of the Negro population for many years has been one of the

top goals of the Communist Farty, USA. Communist interest is not based on such

noble ideals as improving the status or condition of the Negro in this country. Its

purpose, pure and simple, is the ultimate advancement of communist objectives of

domination, control and conquest of all it touches.

The communists have always tried to make headway by playing on

emotion, faith and injustice and it is inevitable that they have tried and will continue

to try to exploit Negro militance for civil rights. Actire members of the Communist

Party and individuals who are under communist influence and control continually

attempt to work their way into civil rights organizations They have had some

success, but many failures.

The existence and importance of the conmunist influence in the Negro

movement should not be ignored or minimized, nor should it be exaggerated. The

Communist Farty will use its forces either in the openforum of public opinion or

through its sympathizers who do not wear the badge of communism but who spout some

of the same ideas carried in the Communist Party line. This is the influence which

te capable of moving large masses of loyal and dedicated citizens toward communist

objectives while being lured away from the true issues involved. It is up to the civil

rights organizations themselves to recognize this and ace up to it.

TREAT ASTELLOW

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• UNITED STATES GOVERYME.iT

Memorandon

TO

Cartha D. Deloach, Assistant Director, FBI

DFPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

DATE: May 12, 1964

. FROM

Edwin

Guthman, Special Assistant for Public Information

SUBJECT:

Attached is a memorandum of our conversation on May 8.

Please feel free to make any corrections, suggestions or

additions, particularly if you feel your views are not fully

represented.

REG- 138

1 94-8-75-508

2 MAY 28 1964

77-

3:1141

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UrITED STATES GOVERNENT

Memorandur

TO

The File

DERARTMENT OF JUSTICE

DATE:

May 8, 1964

FROM : Edwin Guthman, Special Assistant for Public Information

SUBJECT:

Late yesterday afternoon, Bob Wick of the FBI brought over

for clearance answers to tro sets of questions submitted to Mr. Hooter

by the Associated Press and United Press International.

I made several suggestions and raised a serious question

about Mr. Hoover's answer to the UPI question:

"You have been quotei

as saying there are communists in the civil rights movement. Are

these men in positions of leadership? How much influence do they

have on the civil rights movement?"

I based my objection on the total impact. of Mr. Hoover's

answer which, in my opinion, gut communist influence in the civil

rights movement out of perspective. I made the rollowing points in

talking with Bob Wick:

1.

The answers blanketed all Negroes without making the

point that most of the communists in the Negro move

ment are white. I said the only important white

communist that I knew was Stanley Levinson who

advises Martin Luther King, and that almost all the

others are on the fringes of the Negro organization.

2.

3.

Negro communists in the civil rights movement did

not hold positions of leadershiy. I said I now

Bove out.

only of l'Dell and that he appeared to have been

Negroes are so militant over the denial of their

rights that communist influence is not needed to

Ioment the, demonstrations--they are occurring out

of Negro resentment and not because of comminist

infiltration.

4.

I referred to the line in Mr. Hoover's answer which

said "the existence and importance of the communist

influence in the Negro movement cannot be ignored

or minimized";

and suggested that the phrase "also

should not be exaggerated" should be added.

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The answer as a whole was totally negative and

I contended that il a statement like that were made,

it was

ass necessary to point out that the way to

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stop the communists Iron gaining strength in the

civil rights movement is to make progress toward

eliminating discrimination.

I felt strongly that Mr. Hoover's answer would have

a very adverse effect on the civil rights bill.

Wick strongly supported Mr. Hoover's statement and after

discussing the matter briefly, I said that I could not clear this

statement because of the adverse effect it would have on the civil

rights bill. I said unless it were changed, it should go to the

White House for clearance.

Wick left the office about 7:00 p.m.

This forenoon, Deke Deioach and Bob Wick returned with the

statement a he stein test roove was tan in ast;

should be published.

I repeated my position.

_ Deloach read the first paragraph of the statement and asked

me if there was anything in there that was not tria. 1 saiù were wasi.

He read the secona paragrapin which said that the Negroes are a prime

communist target and that active members of the Communist Party and

individuals to are under conmunist influence are inrluencing the civil

• rights movement.

Martin luther King's association with Levinson and other

Incidents of communist penetration were discussed. Deboach said that

the communists, through Martin Iuther King, had a strong voice in the

civil rights movement and that because King occupied a position oî top

leadership, the paragraph was correct.

I said that standing alone this paragraph ascribed too much

power and influence to the communists; that some qualification was

needed indicating that while the communists had made some penetration,

they had also had many failures and that the communists always tried

to capitalize on social turmoil.

We discussed this and talked about possible changes.

could not come to an agreement and passed on to the third paragraph.

I suggested that the phrase "nor should it be exaggerated""

be added to the first sentence.

DeLoach agreed.

He read the rest

of the paragraph and we discussed it. He said it tas accurate as

• it

stood and was an imporiant part of the answer. I felt it did not tell.

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the whole story and that some language was needed to indicate that:

(1) It was up to civil rights organizations to recognize the communist

problem and face up to it; and (2) that coumnisi efforts to infiltrate

the civil rights movement should not distract us fron the fact that

discrimination exists, and that particularly the wite najority must

take action to ena discrimination.

Deloach was agreeable to point one but not to point two,

and we discussed that ior a considerable period or time.

DeLoach

said that Mr. Hoover could not "philosophize"; trat he was the head oî

an investigative agency and could only tell what the investigations

would show. I said that Mr. Hoover's position was such in the country

that he was not just an ordinary Bureau head; that his word on this

subject was gospel with millions of Americans.

I said that the civil rignts problem was a diffenant proolem

than had ever faced this country before and that it was extremely.

important that men in ir. Hoover's position give leadership. I also

said that any statement which would adversely affect President Jcanson's

position on the civil rights bill would be a disservice to the President

and to the country.

Deloach disagreed that the statement would adversely affect

the bill. During the long discussion over this point, Deloach saia that

perhaps the best thing to do was simply to withdraw the statement if we

wanted to "suppress" it.

I said that he knew I was not trying to suppress

anything; that what I was trying to do was to get a statement on communisi

infiltration in the civil rights movement that was exactly in perspective.

DeLoach repeatedly reminded me that Mc. Hoover's statement was

the truth and that Mr. Hoover's position was highly respected in the

United States because he always told the truth.

I said at least once that I felt Mr. Hoover's answer as submitted

to me distorted the extent of communist influence in the civil rights

movement--a statement which DeLoach tod issue with strongly.

We went back to the second paragraph and after further discussios,

I typed out the language as it now appears, and Daloach accepted 1u.

r He said he felt that my changes had watered down the statement because it

was talking about the future and the past, and not about the present.

I didn't quite understand this point but said if he was not.

satisfled with it this way, that I would be glad to see that the origira

statement was sent to the White House, and il President Johnson trished to

clear it, I would accept that decision.

DeLoach asked me 1f I would take it to Walter Jenkins. I said

that I would not; that my dealings in the Waite House were with George

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Reedy and Bill Moyers. He said that he could take the statement over

to Walter Jenkins, but that he thought the thing for us to do was to

sit down and resolve our differences which we had done to a large

extent.

I made one more appeal for one line at the end which would

say something to the ezfect that we should not let the commnist

threat divert us from the fact that discrimination exists and must

be eliminated. But Deloach was adamant that Mr. Hoover would never

say that because it would be "sermonizing" and "philosopnizing."

Deloach said that the statement as it was finally draited

was weaker than Mr. Hoover's statement before the House Appropriations -

Subcommitüee.

He also said, that Mr. Hoover was the only person who

was alerting the country to the communist danger in the civil rights

movement.

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TO

FROM

SUBJECT:

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

3010-106

MAY 1962 EDITION

GSA GEN, REG. AJ. 27

Tolson

UNITED STATES G

ERNMENT

Belmont

Moht

Memorandum

DeLoach

Caspor

Callahan

Conrad

f'elt.

Gale

Mr. Sulliyan

12/1/65

Rosen

1

Mx. Belmont (Attention: Mrs. Henley) laz

1

- Mr. Mohr

Tele. Room -

F. J. Baumgardner

1

- Mr. DeLoach

1 - Mr. Bland

Holmes -

1

- Mx.

Sullivan

1 - Mr. Baumgardner

Sandy

1 - Mr. J.A. Sizoo 1 - Mr. Phillips

H'LI

COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

NEGRO QUESTION

COMMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL MATTERS

INTERNAL SECURITY - COMMUNIST

My memorandum to you 10/29/65 forwarded several' new and

amended pages to the document prepared to depict the extent of

communist influence in the Negro movement. The original document

was submitted by memorandum from you to Mr. Belmont. 4/29/64.

dissemi

is not for

official proceedings bry

your request

limited to

be disclosed to unauthorized persen

FBI

prepared in response

Committee.

content may nut

approval of the

and the

express

This document

outside

nation

your Committee

the

nel without

Enclosed are several new and amended pages prepared in

order to bring the document up to date with the latest high

lights developed from our continuing investigation.

;*

(1)

Pages 2411 and 24mm added to report the deliberations

ot the secretariat of the Communist Party, USA, concerning the

civil rights movement and the respective positions of the Party

and Martin Luther King, Jr., relative to the movement; and the

fact that the draft of

a program which the Party has prepared

contains a section concerning the Negro freedom movement.

(2) Page 70d amended and page 70e added to report on

a conference between the long-time communist stantey" Levison,

and Andrew

Young Executive

Assistant to Martin

n Luther-King,

JI., which

reveals further evidence of the intluence Levison

has on King's organization, the Southern Christian Leadership

Conference is i

(3) Dage 158s-amended-andmpages 158t and 158u

added to

report on a conference-had by king 10/30/65 withestanley. Levison,

Clarence one an a teen eatin that vietnam

situation and the position which King is ta

(4) Pages- 162d,- 162erand 162f added to report further

evidences of the moral degeneracy Of Martin Luther King, Jr.,

In that king is reported to have gone. to the apartment otone

of his female employees on 11/4/65 and to have torn her clothes

off of her in an apparent attempt to attack here-

100-3-116

1i. 1°

Enclosures

1),

8.65

NOT ROCON

...)

DEG 6 1965

SFP: deh

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CONTINUED - OVER

DEC 8

1965

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Memorandum to Mr. Sullivan

Re:

Communist Party, USA

100-3-116

RECOMMENDATIONS:

(1) The amended pages to the original document should

be inserted into the copies maintained by the Director and

other Bureau officials

receiving copies of instant memorandum.

These pages are 2411, 24mm,

70d, 70e, 1585, 158t, 158u, 162d,

162e and 162f.

The yellow file copy of the document is

maintained as serial 1309 of file 100-3-116 (Section 30,

Part I).

The necessary changes to the yellow file copy

should be made by the Records Section and the original yellows

of any changed pages should be maintained in section 30, Part II.

in Section

addition 30, Part II.

the original of instant memorandum should be filed

V.

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SATIONAL PORM NO. "10"

5010-106

GSATEN, KEG. NO. 2Y

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

: Mr. C. :D. DeLoach

TO

FROM : Mr. W. C. Sullivan

SUBJECT: SUBVERSIVE INFLUENCE.

IN'PIOTS

1-

Mr.

DeLoach

1 - Mr. Wick

DATE: August 20, 1966

1 - Mr. Rosen

1 - Mr.

Sullivan

, - Mr:. Bland

1

• Mr. R.W. Smith

1 ~ Mr. Trainor

"&spe:

Carlaion .

Conrad

Felt

Gale

Rosen

Sullivan t

Tavel -

Trotter

Tele. Room

Holmes -

Gandy

Historically the Communist Party, USA, has regarded

Negroes as a primary target group for agitation, infiltration,

and recruitment.

Negroes have been subjected constantly to

intensive and extensive communist propaganda. The Comnunist

Party seizes upon any opportunity presented to exploit the

racial issue.

Martin Luther King and his Southery Christian

deadership Conference have, over the years, received advice

and guidance irom such dedicated communists as stanley Levison

and

hunter Pitts O'Dell, a former national leader in the

Conmunist Party. C. T. Vivian, an official in the Southern

Christian Leadership Conference, is a former communist.

Levison went to Atlanta, Genroia

: to confer with king during.

the June, 1966, march from Nemphis to Jackson, He was Ill

nicago to confer with King in connection with King's activities

Wachtel, and Bayard fustin, all with histories of prior

connunist affiliation, have also been close advisors of King

land his organization.

Dekoßest

8/23/66

Basically each riot which has occurred in the

United States since the Summer of 1964 followed a single

incident generally involving efforts on the part of police to

effect an arrest of a Negro.

The Communist Party and other

subversive organizations exploited the riots aftet thes dad

begun. Examples follow:

NEW YORK

IG SEP

1966

The New York City riot which began July 18, 1964;

was preceded by protest demonstrations against an off-duty

police officer who shot a Negro youth while attempting to

¡make an arrest on July 16, 1964.

The Progressive Labor Party,

then called the Progressive Labor Movement, a Marxist-Leninist

group cented toward Red China, was reported to be active in

stirring up the Negroes against

the white communities and

once the riot started took advantage of the situation. it

¡distributed one

thousand inflammatory leaflets in the riot

TDR: csh/chs

CONTINUED - OVER

This document is prepared in response to yout reuest and is notifor semi-

nation outside your Committee.

Its use is timited to official proceedinas by

your Committee and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized person

nel or on the express one name me ma.

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Memorandum to Mr. DeLoach.

RE: SUBVERSIVE INFLUENCE IN RIOTS

area. William Epton, national vice chaiman of this organiza-

tion and a former member of the Communist Party, organized and

led young Negroes in fighting the police during the riot. In

an inflammatory street speech he warned "...we are going to

will have to go up against the see His activities in we

1 His activities in

fomenting and adding to the disorder led to his arrest and

subsequent conviction on charges of crininal anarchy.

The

Communist Party, USA, of course, and other communist-type

organizations had a propaganda field day.

In addition, on July 19, 1961, Jesse Gray, a former

organizer of the Harlem region of

the Communist Party, called

for one hundred single revolutionaries who were ready

to die

to correct what he termed the police brutality situation in

Harlem.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

Following an attempted arrest of a Negro woman in

a predominantly Negro neighborhood in Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania, on August 28, 1964, Abyssinia Hayes,

known Negro agitator, leader of a small black nationalist

group and former member of the Nation of Islam which preaches

hatred against the whites, mounted the ponch of a house urging

the people who had gathered at the scene to violence against

police officers and thereafter the crowd began attacking police

land throwing stones and bricks at passing cars.

The following

two days saw riotous conditions in the arca. During the course

of the riots, members of the Communist Party, USA, were

observed distributing numerous copies of "The Worker," the

East Coast communist newspaper, in the riot area.

Hayes was

arrested by the Philadelphia police and among other thing's

charged with inciting to riot.

A subsequeat search of his

home revealed knives, an automatic pistol, fifty gallons of

Flammable liquid and

a quantity of communist-Marxist literature.

• LOS ANGELES

Communists were quick to exploit the Watts area

riot in Los Angeles, August 11-15, 1965. On August 14, 1965,

members of the y. E. B. DuBois Clubs, a communist youth

organization, and the Socialist Workers Party, a communist

Trotskyite organization, staged a demonstration at the police

administration building

and on August 16, 1965, the DuBois

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Club members circulated leaflets calling for expulsion of

the Los Angeles Chief of Police.

Communist Party members

prepared articles for a communist publication written in

an effort to place blame for the riot on local authorities.

The leader of another procommunist China conmunist splinter

group stated in October, 1965, that his group had spent over

two years

carrying on agitation against the police in the

Watts area.

He added that his group was engaged in the

formation

and development of units and squads to fight against

"police brutality" and "United States inperialism" which

Jin the future, provide the basis for "liberation armies.",

could,

During the riot which erupted in the Watts area in

Los Angeles on March 15, 1966, the Southside Defense Comnittee,

which was set up by the Communist Party, held a press conference

protesting alleged police brutality in connection with the

arrest of four members of the W. E. B. DuBois Clubs who were

lin the riot area.

A disturbance which occurred in the Watts area of

Los Angeles on May 17, 1966, is directly attributed to actions

of the communists who

organized the rally at the Will Rogers

Park in the watts area to protest the killing of a Negro,

Leonard Deadwyler.

An intlammatory handbill announcing the

rally was prepared by a Communist Party nember and following

the rally approximately five hundred individuals led by a

paid organizer of the W. E. B. Dubois Club who was driving

san automobile equipped

with loud-speakers proceeded to the

17th Street Division of the Los Angeles Police Department

where they staged a boisterous picketing demonstration. A

news vehicle was attacked and one occupant seriously wounded,

a liquor store window was

broken and looted; bottles and bricks

were hurled at passing cars.

An inquest into the death of

Deadwyler on May 19, 1966, was disrupted to such an extent by

unruly spectators that it

had to be recessed.

The Progressive

(Labor Party, a violence-prone pro-Chinese communist organization,

inquest by aistributing a leaflet

a Cop." At the courthouse while the inquest was in progress,

the Communist Party circulated a petition Calling IOr IndiCt-

ment of the officer involved in the shooting.

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Memorandum to Mr. DeLoach

CLEVELAND

In connection with riots which began in the Hough

area of Cleveland,

Ohio, on the night of July 18, 1966

Cuyahoga Grand Jury reported that "The outbreak of lawlessness

and disorder was both organized, precipitated and exploited

by a relatively small group of trained and disciplined

professionals of this business.

willingly or otherwise by misguided people of all ages and

colors, many of whom are avowed believers in violence and

extremists and some of whom are also either members of or

officers in the Communist Party."

A prior disturbance had begun on the night of

June 22, 1966, in the vicinity of the Jrk house, a private

community center in Cleveland, which continued nightly througa

June 25, 1966. The Bureau sources, as well as sources of the

Cleveland Police Department, agree

luna organized by loaders and members of the sik house and

that the June disturbance

ork youths were primarily involved.

ine inite viticipal loaders

of the JFK House have been affiliated with the Revolutionary

Action Movement, an all-legro

black nationalist procommunisi

China organization, whose nominal leader is Robert I. Villass,

a fugitive from justice now residing in Communist China.

laddition to their involvement in the June disturbance, the

grand jury reported that these leaders carsed two thousand

pieces

of literature to be printed and circulated citing

alleged incidents of "police brutality" on the eve of the

Hough area riots in July.

The greatest numer of these were

circulated to youths of non-voting age under the guise of urging

the defeat of a levy at the polls,

and while not instigating

the July riots, the JFk House people did exploit the Hough area

Hauring the course of the riots.

According to a police undercover agent, a member of

the Communist Party in Cleveland, contact was made with

Lewis G. Robinson, the head of the JIK House by a member of

the Communist Party, and offered Communist Party support.

This was done at the instructions of the District Organizer of

the Communist

Party in Cleveland.

known to bave attended public functions of the Socialist

Workers Party in Cleveland in 1965 and 1966 and, in tact,

was among those arrested by the Clevelani Police Department in

¡November, 1965, during a disturbance at a Socialist Workers

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SUBVERSIVE INFLUENCE IN RIOTS

Party-sponsored public function. Robinson's wife visited

Cuba in 1961 and, in fact, was employed by the Ministry of

education while

in Cuba.

She traveled without State Depart-

ment permission. She has also attended Socialist Workers

Party public functions.

Communisi contacts with Robinson

occurred prior to the

July 18 riot with the last contact

being July 14, 1966.

During the course of the Hough area riots, four

members of the i. E. B. DuBOis Club were arrested in the

riot area with a considerable amount of communist literature

in the car. In this connection it is noted that the Dubois

Club headquarters had been set up in the Hough area of Cleveland.

• CHICAGO

During a disturbance in Chicago in August, 1965,

leallets containine intlammatory statements were distributed

in the troubled ara

Workers Party.

The leaflets compared the riot situation in

Chicago to Vietnam and Santo Domingo.

During the course of the Chicago riot which began

July 12, 1966, Douglas Andrews, the leader of a civil rights

organization and also a former

member of the Revolutionary

Action Novement, together with twelve other members of the

civil rights organization, were arrested by the Chicago Police

Department following receipt of infornation that they were

preparing

Molotov cocktails for use later in the riot area.

DETROIT

In Detroit on August 9, 1966, a riotous situation

developed following an attempt by police to arrest three

Negroes. The same night, General Gordon Baker, Jr., a leader

ot the revolutionary Action lovement, and several of his

associates were arrested by police.

These individuals were

in possession of weapons and were

en route to the riot area.

In all of the above and similar situations, the

Communist Party has seized every opportunity to exploit the

situation, to set itself up as the "champion" of social

protest,

and to portray itself as the "leader" in the

struggle for full and equal rights. In other words, the

Communist Party wants to "keep the pot boiling" by any

possible means.

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Memorandum to Mr. DeLoach

RE:

SUBVERSIVE

INFLUENCE IN RIOTS

ACTION:

For information.

A monograph dealing with the

subject of "Inciters and Exploiters of Racial Violence" is

in preparation and is receiving expeditious attention.

This monograph will be prepared for dissemination to the

White House and interested Government agencies.

TOR. 57B.

You have glien me

No where what disposition

• . AT the hands of the police

of Courts

was giver by

authorities

ther facto commited

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OPTIONAL FORT

10.10

5010-106

MAY 1902 COITAN

INGREG. NO, 37

UNITED STATES CC ERNMENT

Memora: tum

Felt

Gale

TO

FROM

: Mr. C. D. Deligach

W. C. Sullivan

DATE: 8/23/66

1 - Mr. DeLoach

1 - Mr.

Wick

1

— Mr. Rosen

Targi

Trotis:

Tele. F:

Hoine:

Gond:

Sullivan

SUBJECT SUBVERSIVE INFLUENCE IN RIOTS

1

~ Mr.

Bland

1

- Mr. R. W. Smith

/ Cr

1 - Mr. Trainor

In connection with my memorandum of August 20, 1966;

captioned as above, the Director noted that the disposition

at the hands of the police and courts for overt acts committed

was not set forth. They follow.

courte for overt acts come t

your request and is not for disseri

is limited to official proceedings by

disclosed to unauthorized person

NEW YORK

William*Epton, National Vice Chairman of the Pro-

gressive Labor Party, a violence prone, Marxist-Leninist group

oriented toward Red

China, was arrested for his part in the

New York City riot which began July 18, 1964. He was charged

with conspiracy iu inciie sivi, aurucaiing cilminat anaichy

and conspiracy to advocate criminal anarchy. He was convicted

on each count and was sentenced to one year in prison on each

count with the sentences to run concurrently. Epton is

• presently free under $25,000 bail pending appeal of his convic-

tion.

is prepared in response to

Its use

nut

may

your commier.

and the conter.

This document

nation outside

your Committee

nel without the express approval

Jesse Gray, the former organizer of the Harlem .

Region of the Communist Party who during the course of the

New York riot called for 100 revolutionaries who were ready

to die to correct what he termed the police brutality situation

in Harlem, was not arrested. An injunction, however, was

obtained July 24, 1964, prohibiting Gray and others from

conducting demonstrations

1E,the central Harlem area"ot

1960

New York City. This injunettonwas dissolved by the New York

ISupreme Court Septémber 17, 1964103

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

ITE SEP. * 1966

Abyssiria Hayes, who was arrested in connection

with his participation in the Philadelphia riot which began

TDR: Fhd: (8)

5 7 SEP 8

1966

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Memorandum to Mr. C. D. DeLoach

RE:

SUBVERSIVE INFLUENCE IN RIOTS

August 28, 1964, and charged with inciting to riot, violation

of the Uniform Firearms Act and violation of the explosives

section of a local code, was convicted on the charges of

inciting to riot, riot

and conspiracy to riot and was sentenced

to 18 months to three years in prison. He is presently

incarcerated.

LOS ANGELES

In connection with the arrest of W.E.B. DuBois Club

members in the riot area of the March 15, 1966, riot in the

Watts area of Los Angeles, Franklin Alexander, a current

member of the Communist Party and now National Chairman of

the DuBois Clubs of America; Kendra Harris; Donna June Slater

and Robert L. Brown were arrested March 16, 1966, and charged

with being drunk in area where racial disturbance was occurring.

Alexander was sentenced to 30 days in the city jail, Harris

was fined 550 or fire daye in jail, Slator was frund guilty

• on two counts receiving a five-day suspended sentence on count

• one and a $150 fine or 15 days in jail on count two, and Brown

was fined $100 or 10 days in jail.

CLEVELAND

Lewis G. Robinsor, the leader of the JFK House, a

private community center in Cleveland, members of which organized

and were primarily involved in the June 22-25, 1966, disturbarce

in Cleveland, was arrested in November, 1965, while in attend-

ance at a Socialist Workers Party-sponsored public function.

This arrest was in connection with a liquor. raid. The case

has not come to trial yet but is scheduled for September 14,

1966.

: During the course of the Hough area, Cleveland, Ohio,

riots which began on the night of July 18, 1966, four members

of the W.E.B. DuBois Club were detained by the Ohio National

Guard, the automobile in which they were riding was searched

and communist, literature noted therein; however, they

were not charged. Subsequently, Ronald Lucas and

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Memorandum to Mr. C. D. DeLoach

RE: SUBVERSIVE INFLUENCE IN RIOTS

Steven Shreefter, two of the four, were arrested by the

Cleveland Police

Department and were charged with obstructing

police officers. They are presently out on $100 bond each

with their cases scheduled for trial September 9, 1966.

CHICAGO

Douglas Andrews, a former member of the Revolutionary

Action Movement, was

arrested July 14, 1966, by the Chicago

Police Department following receipt of information that he

and members of a civil rights organization of which he was

head were preparing molotov cocktails for use in the riot

area! The riot began July 12, 1966. Andrews has been charged

with inciting a giot, possession of narcotics and keeping a

house of ill repute. There has been no disposition to date.

DETROIT

In connection with the riotous situation which

• developed in Detroit August 9, 1966, General Gordon Baker, JI.,

• a leader of the Revolutionary

Action Movement, and three of

his associates, Nobel Smith, Rufus Griffin, Jr., and Glanton

• Dowdell, were arrested by police while en route to the riot

area..

All were charged wiin carrying concealed weapons.

Baker,

Smith and Griffin were released on $2,000 bond with

Dowdell's bond being placed at $5,000. Irial date has not

been set.

ACTION:

Submitted pursuant to the Director's request.

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MÀ! 100S QUITION

GSA. GEN, 14G. NO. 27

'WIELD STATES GO RNMENT

Memorandum

TO

: Mr. W. C. Sullivan

FROM

:R.

W.

Smith

SUBJECT, SUBVERSTVE AND EXTRUNISE-

ELLETS IN RACIAL YIOLENCE

RESEARCII-SATELLITE MATTER

N:

k.=c

I - Mr: Detoach

1

- Mx.

Mohr

1 - Mr. Wick

DATE: September 15, 1966

1 - Mr. Rosen

1 - Mr. Sullivan

-MT.

Baungardner

- Mr.

Bland

1

• MI.

Smith

1 - Mr.

Garner

Hansa

===

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It is recommended that captioned document prepared

by the Research-Satellite Section be furnished to the

Honorable Marvin Watson, Special Assistant to the President;

the Vice President; and the Attorney General, and his deputies.

Captioned document is an intelligence

analysis of

number of riots and disturbances

which erupted in

the United

States during 1954, 1965, and 1966.

This document emphasizes

that communists. and other subversives and extremists strive

continuously to precipitate

racial discord and

to take advantage

vi caciai viuniems in inis

in exploiting and aggravating

the riots, for example, in harlen,

Watts, Cleveland, and Chicago.

The study shows that, for the most part, these riots

and outbursts were sparked by a single incident, generally

following an arrest of a Negro by local police for some minor

infraction of the law. Although most of the riotous situations

•vere characterized by spontaneous outbursts of mob violence

dominated by young hoodlums, the involvement of other violent,

Lawless, subversive, and extremist elements became readily

apparent as the rioting progressed.

The cumulative effect

of almost 50 years of Communist

Party activity in the United

States cannot be minimized, this

siudy points out, for communist activity has contributed to

disrupting race relations and has exerted an insidious influence

¿on the life and times of our Nation. A prime example of this is

noted in this study.

For years,

communists have waged a can-

paign against "police brutality" designed to discredit law

• enforcement and to accentuate racial issues.

disorders of

T00 148524-1931

• Enclosures

BEG. 1E

* SEP 20 1015

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";

This document is prepared in response to your request and is not lor anssem

nation outside your Committee.

Its use is limited to official proceedings oy

your Committee and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized person-

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Memorandum for W. C. Sullivan

RE:

SUBVERSIVE AND EXTREMIST.

ELEMENTS IN RACIAL VIOLENCE

RESEARCH-SATELLITE MATTER

the past three years highlight the enormous success achieved

by this communist

campaign in popularizing the cry of

"police brutality" to the point where it has been widely

accepted by many noncommunists, particularly by Negroes and

other minority groups.

This study

analyzes racial riots and disturbances

against the background of known comnunist.aims,.and objectives.

It shows that conmunists seek to advance their cause by in

jecting themselves into racial situations and exploiting them.

In analyzing the riots and disturbancesaof the past.

three years, this study also deals with other factors which

have contributed to racial

turmoil and violence. It notes

that a certain susceptible segment of the Negro population

has been aroused and influenced by demagogic public statements

of prominent persons--notably civil rights leaders--which have

encouraged, aruncaten

ne condoned

lawlessness and civil dis-

obedience.

This has had the effect of relieving the partici-

pants in nob action of all responsibility for their reckless

actions.

In addition, it is noted that the nationide pub-

lIcity given to riotous activity in one locality has served

• to stimulate impressible people in other areas of the country

to mass action.

From this study, it is apparent that the net result

of the racial activities of communists and other subversives

and extremists has been to promote an increasing breakdown of

respect for law and order across the

"Nation and a

flagrant

(disregard for the

personal and property rights of our citizens.

moreover, their activities have played a major role in poi

soning the atmosphere and in creating a climate of conflict

between the races.

The enclosed document has been proofread by the

• • Reading Room.

Upon approval, it should be returned to the

• Research-Satellite Section for printing and distribution.

RECOMMENDATION:

That this document, the yellow copy of which is

enclosed, be approved for dissemination by letter to the

Honorable Harvin latson, Special Assistant to the President;

the Vice president; and the attorney General, the Deputy

Attorney General, Assistant Attorneys General of the Civil

Rights Division,

Internal Security Division,

and Criminal

Division.

CANN

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SONPIDENTIAN

The Attorney Ceneral

Directos, BEll: 4!!. Ü/ "Ill!

REC. T8

BUENOIS ET LACINE VIOLINCE

RACIAO 122/213

].

Delroach

1

Mohi

1.

- Hir. Baßtember 23, 1006

1

1.

= Mr. Rosen

- Mr.

Bullivan

— It.

Daungardner

• ir. Enith

1 • Mr. Sarner

Cormunists and othos subversives and entronists

strive continossly to procivasado racioi discord and to

toão auvoncore of vocin prohlong in to jnited States.

Duch frosents voro active in espioitia; aud agrasocing

we riots, for crounde, in inaden, Wagio,

Chicoro.

The enclocod docunont,

ontitiod "taivorsive

Dxtroadot Mocents

in resid. fiolonee," aralyzes a nuncer

03 Ha06s 120 11s002.005 01 tho Dost Siroc years and cerinoates

une tole piayed in chen by communists and ouser subversives

and arisenioto.

Although this document was prepared by the roderal

Bureau of invescigario2,

it is nox bosed on any specific

invostigation conductod

by this bureau.

this document,

• azch 1e an analysis oi available intelligonce data, is being

turnished for your infernation.

A copy of the enclosure is

being furnished to the

OnOraDLe HOrVan HaSSOn, SOCCIaL ASSIStENE tO CHe LICEIGeNE,

and the Vice Presidoni.

Toon tonoval os the classifioc

material, this lotter becoues unclassitiod.

Enclosure

19H :

I • The Deputy Atiorney General (Enclosure)

•Iis. üohn Doar (Inclosure)

Assistant Astorney Concral

¡Tolson

: DeLoach -

Wick

Casper

Callalian

Consad.

Felt.

Gole

Sullivan

- Tavel

"Trotter

Tele. 1106°

Holnes

"indy

1 • ibi. Tred H. Vinson, 3r. (Enclosure)

Assistant hitoines

• Cencral

1 - In. I. Waltor Icagley (Loclosure)

Assistaut Attorney Generai

MAILED IT

RSG :cch :

(20) 5.

!!

SEP R C 1965

COHTIDUNTIAN

COMM-FB8

SEE NOTE PAGE TWO

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Unauthorized Disclosure

Subject to Criminal Sanctions

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CONFIOSINTTAI

The Attorney General

NOTE:

притолтук

See cover memorandum, R. W. Smith to W. C. Sullivan,

dated 9/15/60, captioned "Subversive and Ixtremist Elements in

Racial Violence:

Research-Satellite Hatter." Letter is classi-

fied "Confidential," since

enclosure is so classified. Enclosure

is classified "Confidential" because it contains information

from confidential informants of continuing value which could

result in their identification and compromise their future

effectiveness.

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CONFIDENTIAL

SUBVERSIVE AND EXTREIIST

ELEMENTS IN RACIAL VIOLENCE

NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION

Unauthorized Disclosure

Subject to Criminal Sanctions

NOTE:

Classified "Confidential" because it contains informa-

tion from confidential informants of continuing value which

could result in their identification and compromise their

folson

future effectiveness.

JeLoach

100-4135561- 11ll:

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Yick

See memo RWSmith to WCSullivan dated 915/66 re

Casper

Callahan

"Subversive and Extremist Elements in Racial Violence, Researc

Conrad

Satellite

Hatter."

Felt

ENCLOSUNL

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PRETACE

Season Lor Stife.

Exploitation by Communists and Others®

INIECTIOUS SIIOCLO

PATTERN OF VIGLENCE . .

Origin and Nature o1 Distucbances.

The Anatony of Riots

ACTIVITIES CI SUBVERSIVE AND MYTROWIST ALCENTES

General.

Communist Organizations.

Communist Party, UsA.

Exploiting Racial Turmoil.

"Police Erutality"

Advisors to lartin luther king

Philadelphia Riot.

Watts Rior and Later Disorders •

DuBois Cluö Members in Riot Aseas.

Offer of Party Aid . ...

Dayton Disorder. •

Vietnam Vaz against Negroes®

Welfare

in the Eyes of the World •

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"Wanted for lurder

Comnunist Farty, DEA,

Marxist-Leninist

Trotskyist Groups.

White Organizations

Klan Organizations

Penchant for Violence

Harassing Negroes

National States Rights Party •

Baltinore

chicago .

American Nazi Paity.

Nogro Asganizatione

Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

"Black Power"

Inflammatory Statements .

Manifestations of Violame.

Revolutionary Action lovement •

JFK House, Cloveland.

Nation of Islan.

Harlem Conmunity Council on lusing..

Deacons of Defense and justice.

Youths and Gangs.

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Flouting the Law.

Power of News ledia

Reaping the larvest

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• PREFACE

This document is, in essence, an intelligence

analysis of a nunber of riots and disturbances which occurred

in cities and conmunities throughout the United States during

1904, 1205, and 1000.

its contents were derived icon public

• sources, public officials, police officers, knowledgeable

observers, and FBI sources.

This document should not, however,

be considered as

a roport based upon the results of any specific

investigation conducted by the fBi.

CONDEMME

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Season for Strife

Sunner:

in the' Unlted States, has bocone the season

for racial stride.

In

venisranning tron minor casturbances to major riots

accompanied by arson, looting, and attacks on law on?orcoment

officens, hnvo erupted with such isoquency as to become alnost

as consonplace er summer chinderstorms.

For the nost part, the riots and disorders that kave

occurred in this country since the Sumer of 1904 fore sparked

by e single incident, generally folloving an arrest of a licero

by local police for some minor intraction on the law.

Although

most of the rioto and disturbances have boen Characterized by

spontaneous outbursts of nob violence dominated by young

hoodlums, the involvenont of other violcnt, lawless, subversive,

and chironic elenost bosome acadily apparost as the siceing

grey and spread.

Espotation by Cormunists and Others

•

Communists and other subversives and extrenists

strive and labor coaselessly to procipitate racial trouble

and to take ravansure of racial discord in this country.

Such clevents vere active in exploiting and asgravating

the

51ots, for asanpio, in Harlon, latts, Cloveland, and Chicago.

The riots and disturbances of recent years have given

communisto a colden opportunity to emphasize the larzist

concept of the "class strugglo" by identifying the vegso

and other mincrity coup prodlens with it.

Connunists seek to

advance the cause of communish by injooting thenselves into

racial situations and in exacerbating then (1) to intersiiy the

frictions boireen legroes and whites to "rove" that the dis

, crimination against. ninorities is an inherent defect of the

capitalist system, (3) to foster tonestic sisunity by dividing

Negroes and muites into antagonistic, warring lactions, (3) to

undermine and destroy established authorits (a) to incre

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Negro hostility tonard low and order, (5) to encourage anc

• €O

portray the cormnisi noveneni as the "chonpion" of social

protesi and che only force cagnole of anelicracing the condic

tions of the ilegroes and the oppressed.

The cumulative effoct of almost 50 years of Communist

Party activity in tho United Suades cansot be canimized, Loi it

has contributed to cucuoting coco relations in this country and

has enortod an incicious intirones on the ilie and tinos of ou

Nation.

AS a prine excuple, 10r years ju nas been cornunisi

polioy to charge "polico brutality" in a calculaiod compaign io

discredit lau entorcoment and to accontuate racial issues.

The

riois and dicoroors of ide post thres yours cleasy hichligat te

succeos of tass conmunist snear compaigo in popularining the cry

of "police urutality" to the point whora it has been nocepted uy

many concomunisis, especially by Negices and other minority

groups.

The net result of aritation and propaganda by comm:-

nist and other subversivo and extrenici elements has been ic

create a clinate or conflict between tha races in this country

anê to poison the atnospiere.

• Infoctious Allost

Other developments have also contributod to the racial

turmoil and violonce that thas lation his experionced during

the past thice yours.

There is littie soubt Chai a corinin

susceptible soguent of the ropulation lis been aroused and

influenced by denagogic pablic sistonoma of provinent persors.

notably civil ricats leaders-- "hich nave encouraged, advocated,

or condoned lanlesaness and civii disonestence.

1ni3 has hac

the eifoci of doveloning contonpt iot cootituted authority aud

relleving che participants in nob action oi all responsibility

for their irresponsible actions.

In adaition, the nationwide

publicity

given io riotous activity in me locality has served

to infeci and excito inpressible people to uass action in other

areas of tha country.

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PATTERN CE VIOLICE

Origin and Nature of Disturbances

During the past three sumers, the United States

has boen wrackod by a sarios of explosive racial riots and

disorders, accompanied by arson, looting, and attacis on

law enforconont ofticers.

Almost daily,

racial violence

has erupted somewere in the countrg.

It goes without saying that certain econonie,

social,

and psychological factors and develogments helpad

to sset

the stage for each o1 the riots and disoners that

have oscurred since 1964.

Over a period of years, seething

Negro frustration and resentmont arising Iron inequality of

employnent opportunities, de facto segregation in schools

and housing; distrust ot

the police; and agitation and

propaganda by subversives.

extremists,

and demagogues have

to the point of explosion.

Only a spark has been needed

to ignite incendiary situations.

Most of the riots and disturbances of the past

three years have been characterized by spontaneous out-

bursts of nob violence dominated by the actions of regro

youths ranging in ege up to the middle iventies.

These

youths-indivicuals as well as soving bands-were usually

in the forefront screaning racist slogans, hurling nissiles

at the police, setting lines, and engaging in sniping and

100ting.

As the rioting grew and spreed, it becane obvious

that subversives and extremists, as sell as teenage gangs,

delinquents, crininals,

rabbie-rousers, agitators, trousle-

makers, and Irresponsible iadividuals,

were ever present,

ever ready, and ever milling to engage in violent acts or

to lend encouragement to the rioters.

The Anatony of Plots

A definite pattesh of events has been discernible

In all the major riots of the past three years. Almost

Invariably, they began in & sinitar it.

They vere trisgered

by Negro reaction to a minor, routine incident involving

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police action in a highly combustible, depreseed, all-Negro

ares.

There vere initial hostillty toward and violent

interterence with the police.

the charge of "police brntality"

was shoused repectodly.

Foon, a milling croud combosed of

all

agos and both sones--gatisred with starcling spontanelty

and suitinons, coeningly pasorializing iron novhere.

some

were mere bystanders and curiosity seekers, while others.

mainly youths pooring enciterent os violence-immediatoly

joined in the

i sae near to"

Fired by sampant cunors which distorted and

exacterated the lucidont, new recruito arrived to snell the

crowd.

is the nob grew in size and unrulincos, the degxee ot

excitonent and hysteria intersiliod as l6 nob

fanned y

subversives, extremists, hotheads, and irresponsible trouble

molars uno recommended drastic courses of action. At some

poine, Then the reuzy reached a fever piich, the riot vas

onlike a cattle stanpede-unless checked by the application

of Irmediate, decisive, and substanilal police action.

As the riotous sizuation develoyed, several distinct

elements becane evident:

young hoodlun teen-age groups and

gangs who usually initiated the violonce by throwing rocks or

by similar actions; oldor lavless elonents with peni lp

bitternoos

and frustration, especially toward the police, tho

became

participants; rank-and-lile rioters no vere participating

but not

on an active, vehement scale; and bystanders who

followed the nob on the iringos but did not engage in nosó of

the direct violonce, vicarioualy enjoying the "show" and even

shouting encouragement without taking any risks or doing any

fighting, and many times resorting to looting in the vake of

the mob.

The pollce were subjected to every conceivablo kind of

abuse--heckling, ridicule, jeers, obscene renarks, cuises,

and threats.

As the nob spirit spread like wilditre, every

effort by responsible public officials, police officers, and

Negro and white leaders to induce the crowd to disperse

recurn home had

no eirect.

Complete content for the law,

the

individual, and

• the property rights of others became appallingly

evident.

Utter chaos prevailed.

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lissiles and objcots were thrown and

1 other brutai

or violent neto wore carpotrated. Each act aroused the mob

mose and 10ro. Long

tho isrsets selected for acts of violence

0r nob actaclis vere police, ochor symbols of auchority, and

white-oned businoss esteblichments. Lapormarkets, painshops,

gunshons, end laruor, bordere, jovelry, Clothing, dug,

television, funiture, and department stores were

prine

targets.

Widespread vandalion and plundering took place.

Kers

of the rioting cuollod the ranks of the rioters by an ever

Increasing number of persons ino were intcrested principally

in looting.

cories, cloching, televicion sots, pieces of furniture, and

othes portable atons. Osten this occurred in thosposance of

police of shopkcepers, wio were powerless to do anything but

acquiesce. In some areas, the plundering was done by Foueu

and even by children.

Vohiclos such as streetours, buses, trucko,

and

privately ownad autonobiles that hansened to be pierod in or

passing

•through the action zone meno potentiaL and 2ca

targots.

In some instances, white occupants were pulled

Iron vehicles and beaten.

Then the cars were overturned

200

Palso size alarms in the troubled area vero requent.

These were also many cases of arson as firos and explosives

' vexe set cit

by the rioters.

Sniping ofton took placo in the

larger riots, oLd gunlira broke out between rioters and police.

The holotov cocktail uns a favorita weapon.

addition, cherry bochs and firecraciers vere emploded. Every

conceivable tyre oi object, such as rocis, bricks, paving

siches, cons, pieces of scray metal, broken glass,

rotion fruiis and vegetables, and aninal and human encrement,

was hurlod at pollte units in action.

The riots vere characterized by a blind, 11za1i00a1

hysterical, and vicious attacis on all constliuted

Rioters ran

autrosity.

through the streets shoutings

"Down with whitey,

"Get whitey," "uncle Ion nust die," "burn, baby, burn," and

"K111, 1122,

kil1."

Assaults Wore Cirected at Negro as well

as whito police oilicors striving desperately to achieve order.

Victims of the rioting vere more often Negro than white.

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The watts riot of August 11-20, 1955, was the biggest

and costliest riot that the United States has experienced in

this century Disorder covered a 45.5-squara-nilo area of

Los Lagales,

aad panic was vicespread in many surrounding

escally wined seighborhoods. We riot cesulted in 51 deaths,

1,032 Injuries, the alost of over 3, 000 adults and

wore than

s0o juveniles, and S42 million in property ucage.

402e than

600

buildings

vere damaged-.200 coially descroyed.

The xiot

onded oaly siter 13,500 Nationel Guaruismen, in addition to 334

police officors and 119 officers

from the

sherift's office,

pacited the riot-tors area.

1, 1A, 2, 3

In every riot of the past three years, only large

scale and determined police action, sometines augmenced by

the state police or the lational Guard, succeeded in bringing

an end to

the violence and the restoration of lay and orcoi.

Since any racial disorder can explode into an outright riot,

only a prompù, efficiont,

and iupressive display of force ly

the police has prevented innumerable commonplace incidenis

ide say communities trom escalatine into perilous situations.

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ACTIVITICS CT SUSVERSIYE

AND EXTRALIST CLARENTS

.

Genera

прокрастн

lony suiversive and extrenist organizations, eroups,

and individuals on the Ameriona score seels and inbor couser

lossiy to cruso trouble and

to idio advantage of racial

Iriction.

rationally, the radi pecmincas me the Communist.

Party, Usa, the pro-poling Ezcorossive Labor Party, Kan organi

the National States Rights Party, and the

Enerican

Nasd Party. in soarly evory legso comanity, thore cadst

black noticaolist and extronist groups of every type 6uch

23

the evolutionary Action toveront and the Descong of Lefense

and justice.

noodlun Nerco youth songs, as veil us Bosto 21d

wice racists ant sonagogues, are accive in every majos caty.

Undoubtodly the cicanisations having the greatest

disruptivo inpact on race solutions in the Uaired Statos

bore boon coomanise and Man mermiestinne. While there

15

way to assess the anount cf Jacial

hatred and discord

thai the communist novement and the Ilsa moverent have

generated in this country for

approximately 50 years, there is

reason to bolievo thot the

amalaiive, insidious influence

and citect of the Communist Lurty zzd

to klan on the lito

and times of our Nation have been

substential

:

Consider, for Instance, the Larsist orientation

that must have prompted one of the resolutions adopted at a

planning conference on "bloct pover" cosvened in lashington,

D. Co, on Deptonber. 3, 1966, by Congresaman Adam Clayton Powell

and attended by representativos of legro organisations, this

resolution, it is reported,

whother capitalisi or socialica is nore feasible politically

for the advancement of "blaci pover." 3A

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COMFORTAL

Sonmuniot Organizuelons

COTTERS

АТЕТОИСК

Communist Prity USA

Exploiting Facial Burnoll

Sinco connunisn thiives on discontent and chaos

racial violonce, hacred, and bigotry ae grist fos the

communint propaganda mili. The rious and disturbances of

the past three yours nave piven the Coucnist Pasty, usa (CrUSA),

& Iield day to populurize the larzisi concept of the "elass

struggle" by identifying the probleas or the Negroes and other

minosity Brougs with it.

the Party to inofor the capitalist syston aud to chasge that 1t

has exploited the legroes, along with all other minority groups

In the United States, for centuries.

conse conmunist nevspaper, procladas that these disabances

have esposed "the generations of poverty and rejection, the

saprodinians and do discrimination, by th0 Industrial

sapitalist

the CrusA has a membership estimatod by its leaders

co be in excess oi 10,000.

But Gus Rally the Party's general

secretary, reiers to 100,000 "state of nind" communists

When he taliss or Party strength.

"any of these "state os

mind" comunists lormer Forty nembers, sympathizers, rebellious.

minded youth, and the likes-have been and can be activated in

aiding the Party in its expioitation of racial issues.

The CPUSA has & nunber of obvious objectives, all

designed to advance the cause of communism, in injecting

¡isoli into and emploiting racial controversies and situations.

Those ains include the following: (1) to intensily the frictions

between legroes and vinltos to "prove" that the discrimination

againat minorities is an inhorent dolect of the capitalist systen.

(2) to foster comestic disunity by dividing Nogroes and whites

into antagonistic,

(3) to undermine and destroy

established authority, (!) to incito Nogro hostility toward

law and order,

(5) to encourage and forent further racial

strile and riotous activity, and (6) to portray the coumnist

movoment as the

"champion"

of social groicst and the only

force

, capable of ameliorating the conditions of the Negroes and

oppressed.

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To attain these goals, the CPUSA engages in mass

agitation and propaganda.

The illustrations that follow

show the fazty in

action, including such means of aritation

and proparando as the press and printed material, communist

stont organications, infiltration of noncommunist organi-

zations, and denonstrations.

"Police Brutality"

A primary communist nim is to elionate the

Nogroes against osiablished

authority. Ives since tho

Crusd vas fouaded in 1919, it has boon communist policy to

chargo "police brutality" vheroves poesible in a calculated

canpaign to discredit lar enforconont and to intensify racial

LESUCS.

The ascrerate elioce of this contiminge smear

campaign is that communists have achievod enorous success

in popularizing this cry to the point where it is being

used more and sore by noncommunists, particularly Negroes

and other binority groups.

"Police brutality," recording to communists, is

a paranouni cause of Lucia.

ViOLenCE.

In conmenting on the

Harien riot of guls, 1964,

"The Worker" charred that "

oco the

real criminals are not the chanting denonstrators nor the

youngsters who

tought off the clubs.

They are the hen who,

under cover of the police badge, established the 'lew and

order! of terrorism by wildly beating into submission 21l

Wio happened io cross their paths.

The bloodletting and

• .

violence in llarles rest squarely on the shoulders of the

New York City authorities. "5

A sizable disturbance look place in the Puerto Rican

communzzy of chicago in cune, 1900, wich was tinally settled

only by firn police action.

This disorder groupted "The

Worker" to claim that "the

outrage cormitted against the

auerco nican people by the Chicago police is the latest

publicized example of the bruility of these "servants" of

the people throuchout the nation against the kegro people,

the Puerto Ricans and the poor of every nationality." 6

The nei eifect of charges of "police brutality" is

to provoke and encourage nob action by developing contenpt

for constituted authority and relioving the participants of

all responsibility for their rechless actions.

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AV SOrS 10 lastin Luther KLug

Tha Communist Party viows logitiaate Hegro Iraternal,

protest, and inprovement orpanizations as targets for infiltra~

tion and exploltation., Communists continually stress the

desirability of analuencing, venotrating, or sainisg control of

Negro noss organizations, with the ain of promoting comnuniet

endo.

For instance, Martin Luther King and his Southern

Christian Londorship Confor: ice (S010) have, over the years,

received counsel and guidance iron such dedicated communists

as Stanley Lovison and Hunter Fitus O'Dell, a loner national

Leader in to crusA. Levicon weat to Aclanta, Coongia, to

confer with Kins, during the June, 1906, narch Iron Menphis,

Tonnessee, to jacison, Mississippi. He vas also in Chicago

in August,

1906, to confer with King in conjunction with King's

demonstrations for oren housing. Clarence ones, lery Wachtel,

and Bayard Rustin, all with pest histories of coumunisi

BITZZIaTIOn, haVe LisewIse been close auvisors oi fing auú jue

30IC. 7

Philadelphia Riot

Officials of the Communist Pardy In Philadelphia took

advantage of the riot in that city on August 23051, 1904, 10

prepare a statenent and an article which appeared in "the Worker"

for Soptember 1, 1034. It was charged that the rioters singled

out the police for vengeance, becouse "for years the people have

sultered the cutrages, tersor and indignity

оi a poice Iocce

that has vioved the conmunity as a "jungle," the nickname

bostoved on the community by the elty's officialdon."

Four Party nembers distributed some 200 copies oi

this issue of "'the Worker" in the riot arca. About 45 copies

were sold, and the reninder were given away an a door--o-door

basis.

Copies of thice Party panphlets vere also distribuied

Blong

with the

newspaper

9

Watts Riot and Later Disorders

The Watts riot of August, 1955, was the type of

racial trouble upon which communisu feeds, because it pernitted

the party to capitalize on a tragic development. In the vaie

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5 .

of this riot, the Party's southern California District issued

an eigni sage pamphlet bearing the title, "Watts" Uncurga:

A Corsunist Appsaisal."

hiS DIpLOt CLaimed that Liayor

Samuel Vorty and Chief of Police Willian Parkera who has since

Gledovere to biane log the deaths of nore than so people and

the jailing of over 3,000. lu

On AUBUSE 14, GULAg ThiS 2200, LEmberS OI Che

communist-controlled N. I. Do LEois Clubs of AneTiCa (B5A)

and nonbers of the socialist Workers Party, a Troickyist

orcanization, staged a denonstration at the Police Aininistra

tion Bullding in Los Angeles.

two days later, DA members

circulated Icallets calling for the enpulsion of Chick or

Police Farles.

In addition, CrUSA members prepared for a

communisi publicaiion articles placing blane for the riot on

Local authorities.

11

The Communist Party in Los Angeles also created a

communist front organization called the South Side Citizens

Delouse cumiiive in "aiu"

This front group concentrated on charges of "police

brutality." 12

Buring a disturbance which took place in the Watts

ares on harch 15, 1906, the bouth Side Derense Cormittee held

& press conforence to protest alleged "police brutality" 10

connection with the arrest of lour individunis three of

them DiA senters-ho were together in the troubled aroa.

Three were charged with being drunt: and the lourth with

interfering with an arrest.

They received sentences ranging

from five to 30 days in jail. 13

In the Spring of 1906, leaders of the Communist

Party'a Southern California District save instructions to

three members of the los Angeles branch of the DA to establish

• DCA club in the legro community in southeast Los Angeles

which would seek new recruits and serve as & vehicle

through

which the Party could work within the watts area.

14

The accidental slaying in Los Angeles of Leonard

Desawyler, a negro, by Jerola Bova, a white policeman, on

Hay i, 1058, gave the communists an additional provocative

incident with which to keep ike not boillag.

The South Side

Citizens Defense Cormittee and the Los Angeles branch of the

DCA sponsored a mavorial meeting on lay 10 at.

Church, which was atrended by 300 persons.

it the 2102 Baptist

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On lay 1?, a rally hold at Mili Rogers Park in

Los Angeles to protest roarylor's death drew 300 persons.

One of

the principal orcanizers of this rally was iranklin Delano

Alexandoi.

Not only is Alesander a CRUSA nember but he vas

also ciceted national chairman oi the DDA at a convention in

Juno, 1005.

Ho was assisied in making arrangements for the rally

by his sister, Charlone Alerandor Kiichell, who has been a

member

of the CADA national condittce for & number of years.

In cadition, another arty nonber prepared an inflarnatory

handbill to advertise the 21iy.

Arong those in attendance at the rally were Dorothy

Healey, Willion laylor,

and robort Durgan.

henley is the

Chairman and

taylor 1s

the vice chairman of the Southern

Calitornia District of the CPUSA. Durgan, who is chairman of

the los Angeles branch of the ich, vas elocted to the CrUSA

national cormittee at lis 18ch rational Convention in dunes

1965. "During the rally. Alozantos and others made

provocative

speeches in which the police vere severely criticized.

Following the rally,

sone 500 persons, led by Alexander

21 an antonobile couipped vith loudspeakeis, proceeded to the

they staged a boisterous pisseting demonsiraiion.

Tria stroei Division of the los Aurolos folice Denir ventute

where

containing representatives of the press was attacked, and

one occupant wes seriously rounded.

After & window in a liquor

store was broken, the store was looted.

in addition, bottles

and bricks were hurled at passing automobiles. 16

The Communist Party loudly and insistently demanded

thạt Officer Bova be prosecuted for Beadwyler's "nurder."

Accordingly!

Dorothy Healey propared a petition addressed

to

the Districi Attorney of Los Angeles. The pstition called

£01 Bova's innediate indictment

tOr nurder.

17

BuBals Club Menbers in Riot Areas

During the Chicago riot of July 12-19, 1966,

representatives of the DA visited the riotorn area

observers

aS

in osder to ascertain i1 any instances of "police

brutallty" were taking

place.

In the lace evening of July 14, 1956, during the

course of a disturbance on Chicago's West Side, some 35 Negroes,

& number of whon were known to be members of the Doh, proceeded

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to the Loop area from the vest side.

armed with bricks and lolotov cocktails, intended to throw

the Too

These individuals,

these missiles into loop dopartment scores, including

Marshall rield, but when they found the loop too busy and

too well lirated,

they returned to the vest Side wichout

accomplishing choir purpose. 15

On July 18, 1968, during a riot in the Hough area

of Cleveland, lour nembers

of the dos vere derained by the

Ohio lational Guard. Communist literature was found cuing

a search of the autonobile in rhich these individuals vere

riding.

Subsequently, ino of the four were arrested by

Cleveland police and

charged with obstructing police oliicers.

They were released on bond to awaii trial. <0

O'fer of Party Aid

It has been reported that a member of the Communist

Party in Cleveland, on instructions from the Party's Chio

district crganizer, contacted Lovis G. Robinson, director

quoing June 2nd 71ly

8066:

the contact was made. to offer

the Party's cooperation with

Robinson in the lields of "police brutality," housing, and

jobs.

Robinson was not receptive to the offer.

He expirined

that,

since he and his follovers vore black nationalisis and did

•not believe in integracion,

only negroes could work with his

group.

However, he did indicate a willingness to accept aid

from incividual Negro Party members and linancial support. 21

The Jrk House (the initials stand for Jomo Freedom

Kenyatta; mas a privately operated Negro community conter

until it was closed recently.

The on time mean

by Cleveland police as a focal poini for racial violence.

Dayton Disorder

A najor disturbance erupted in Dayton, Ohio, on

September 1, 1966, which necessitated calling out the National

•Guard.

Sporadic acis of violenca and luoting continued until

the following day.

several hours after the disorder beran,

#. Sunnier licIntosh, sx,

one sine member of the Conmunist

Party and now a Dayton civil rights leader, reporterly denanded

a meeting with Dayson city cormissioners and allegedly threate

ened & full-scale riot later in the day if they did not agree

* Jomo Kenyatta is president of

Kenya, Africa.

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to such a meeting.

However, & city oiricial indicated that it

was then too late

to tali to people participaiing in the

disorder. leintosh vas bolieved by polico to have had a part

in inciting lorroes once the disturbance started. folico

OlOGIS bOw Lelatoch conzoring with groups o1 Negroes in the

troubied area wo vere later arrested 10r Looking. 214, 21B

Vlotnan Vas Brainst Herroos Welfare

For the nast few yeors, communist propagandiots have

promoted the line that Anerican Soroign policy-particularly

when ii sung countor to communist objoctives. has a disect

bearing upon the successes and failures of the civil zights

movement in thio country. Communists hold that sis coustrg's

proccupation ship the "impecialiat" war of asgression" 20

Viotnam is contrary to the rollero und best intcrests of the

Negro paople, sauce the was is provonting the coveremont fron

Lormulating tho programs and expending the funds necessary

to alleviate the Negroes"

plight

In the Eves of the forld

Communists are not content to exploit and to

publicize iratances of racial violonce to exclusively

american audiences, but they see to it that the message

1a tronanitiod to every nart of the globe through the

• Wollluvido connunist propagonis apparatus. They do not

confine thensolvos to lacts, but rosort to digtostion,

exaggeration, and the big lie. Communists thus capitalize

on che adverse propaganda effect that racial outbursts in

the Unlied statos produce in the eyes ot the rest or the

World, particularly anong the sirican and Asian people.

Progressive Labor Party.

Communist splinter groups are also busy exacerbating

racial incidents.

One or the most sotive has been the

Progressive labor Pariy (DUP), Wich has a nembershi» of

betucen 160 and 500. Or the nilitant Harsist-leninist

organizations in the Ualied States whose solicies closely

adhere to those of Red China, the nost important is tho

Pur, which is known as the progressive Labor Movement (PLM)

prior to April, 1965. 42

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A rioc erupted in the Harlem area of New York City.

July 12-73,

the tatal siooting of Janes Powell,

& IJuvenrold Hosco youth, by Polico Licucenant Thomas Gilligan

on July 1S.

situation.

The PIl boran inuediadoly to aggravate the tense

It printod and thon distribrted in larion thousands

of copies

ot a handbill containing & photoranh of titligan

under the cuscion, "vanted for lurder."

The FId also con-

duciod a series of demonstrations in Harlon to protest the

shooting,

to charge "police brutality," and to demand Gilligan's

arrest and prosecution.

At a deeting of

the Pil hold in New York City

• 1

July 21, plans vere formulated for the Fit to priat leaflets

containing instruations on the naking of Kolotov cocktail

bombs.

23

Once the Harlen riot roached ite peak, the PuM

leadership soportodly considered how to spread

the chaos to

2022n9 Cho 1105

- feed senane.

editor of the full newspaper "Challonge," published a signed

editorial in which he coolared, "the vision of hallumnillion.

or a million angry black men and somen, supported by allies

In the Fuezto Rican and other working class communities,

• standing up to their oppressors, is haunting the ruling

People have already begua to speal of 'guerrilla variare"

• and

'revolutionaries.'"

24

Willlan Futon, a Negro and now one of two PID

national

• Vice chairmen, is also chairran of the Hip's Farlen Club. He

Is a corner momber of the CrUDA.

During the harlen siot, Ipton

organized and led young legroes

in fighting the police.

a haranguing street speech in the center or Harlem on July 18,

".oowe will not fully be free until ve snash

this state completely and totally. Destroy

and set up a new state of ou orn choosing

and our own liking.

And in that process of

suashing this state, re're goir to have io

kill a lot of these

cops, a lot o1 these

judges, and will have to go up gainst their

Te'll organize our own militia and our

own army.

If we don't do it, brothers, we'll

be subjugated; we'll ba kept

n chains

another two or three hundred jaars...."

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Ipton also declared that all the "people in this world

who are free got their freedom through struggles and through

revolution..o.

¡e will take our ircecos.

We will take it by

any means

necessary...as we know the beast that we are dealing

with..."

25

for his pari in openly advocating and promoting

violence during the tarlen riot, Ipton sas arrested and later

convicted on charges of criminal anarcit. Aitor he ras sentenced

to one yeas in jail, Doton appealed his conviction. He is

agen. Y free under $25,000 bail pendit the outcona at this

"Wanted for Murder"

• An inquest into the death of Leonard Deadwyler, the

Negro who was accidentally shot by a los Angeles policenan on

May 7, 1906, was conducted at the los ageles County Courthouse.

PLP members

distributed handbills on seeral occasions during

the course of

this inquest.

One leafleturged the conpiete

"wigovui"

UÎ the tus Angeles 701200 Dopelord, Anockon

flyer contained a photograph of Chief o¿ Police Parker under

the caption,

"wanted for Murder." 27, 28

Communist Parise USA, larzist ioninist

Another pro-Peking communist slinter group is the

small Conmunist Farty, USA,

Marxist-lenhist (CPUSA, 1oI) .

At &

press conierence held in los Angele: on October ", 1965,

Michael lashy, goneral secretary of the apisA, lal, stated that

his group nad

spent over two years agitaing agains the police

In the Watts area. He viewed the Matistiot as a rejection

by Negroes of the policy of nonviolenceas a means and nethod

o1 struggle.

Lasiy announced that the CPUSA, leI was engaged in

the formation and dovelopnent of self-crense units and squads

to fight against "police brutality" and "United States

According to Lasly, these squads could provide

the basis for "liberation armies"

In theLUCUre. LaSKY IOTE-

case thai what happened in ratts was, forall practical pure

poses, a poor dress reheaisal for what wil be taking place

nationally in a lew years. 29

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During a disturbance in the Watts area in mid-larch,

1900, Insky held a press contcrence in which he criticized

"brutal United States incerialis

" for the disorder and demanded

the ichoval or police fron latte.

Cruel, ill menbers distributed literaturo at the time

of the inquest into leonard Leadryler's death.

The leaflets

attached los Angeles Mayor Verty

selves apainst police brunlity payond people to ana chen-

Trotskyist fr0u2s

Other communisi splinter groups have endeavored to

During theftaits riot.

for exemple, nenbprs of the socialict Workers Party, 2

Trotskyiot ormanisation wich a rational membership

estinated

at 440, joinod wich representatives of the W. E. B. Dubois

Clubs of America on August 14, 1955, to dononstrate at the

Police Administration Euilding

in los ingeles. 33

The lorkers World Party, & Trotskyist splinter groug

with a nembership of 50, circulated a leaflet at various

locations in How York City during the Harlem riot in hugust, 1964.

In this lesilot, entitled "

who millod Janos Powell?" Police

• Lieutenant Gilligan was described as a "racist, 1188ei.

happy cop" and the product oi a "tuscist-typo polica sorce that

recruits and troins people loc brutality." 54

During a disordes in Chicago in August, 1955, copies

of a leailot coptioned "Drive the Cops Cut' vere distributed

in the troubled area by nombers of the Spratacist Counittee,

# grOUp Of a dozen former monkers of the Socialist Workers

Party. The loaflet denounced ¿resident Joinson, Nayor Daley.

and School Superintendent Villis.

It also compared the

situation in Chicago with

the situations in Vietnam and Santo

Domingo.

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White Organizations

Klan Occanizations

Penchant for Violence

The most iniamous of the white extremist groups are

114 kian organizationg which are the lbeal descondanto of the

original lu Klux Klan (ons founded a antury ago.

Shese Xian

with a total momberchin of over 11,000, conüinue to pronote

the kit's theory of "white suprenacy."

The Klan, like other white cremist organizations,

fomente and perpetuates racial discorday its blatant racist

actavities.

Over a period of years, Winsmon have committed

murders, bombings, mucilations, whippins, and abductions--ith

A recent example of the lian adition of violence

resulted in the arrest of the Imperial izard and 14 other members

of the Waldo Knights of the in lux Rlacor Miscissippi for the

bombing of the hore of Vernon Dahmer onJanuary 6, 1906. Pahmer,

a Hattiosburg, Mississippi, Regro Leaded

Lates' succumbed to

injuries he suitered during the bombing.

The Klansmen were indictce

on charges of violating the Voting Righs set of 1905 and are

awaiting trial.

Harassing Negroes

The Klan also enrages in demostrations designed-to

antagonize and intinidate legroes.

On lay 1, 1966, some 75 pickets:

or the Congress of Facial

Iquality (CODy, a civil

rights

organization, demonstrated at a Baltinoe apartment house to protes:

reîusal of the management to lose to. Ingoes.

Beveral dozen

Individuals, some in Klan

regalia, stage a counterdenonstration

to the CORE

cenonstration. They vexo to by Charles d. Luchnara.

seli-proclained white supremacist candiate for Governor of larylai

individuals, two of whom had dogs, stood by as Klan security

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During disturbances in Jacksarille, Florida, in July,

1966, two white suprenacists harassed rebers of the lational

Association for the Advancement of Colded People (NAAC»), a

civil. richts organization. on July 12, warren Henry folks, an

and Albert Y.lassey, who has velonzed

to several derunet klan organizations, backeied NAACP headquarters

in Jacksonville. Massey wore a bright ed klan robe. A grous o

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Some 450 Herroes, who had gathered io jeer Folks and Massey.

finally closed in around then and started to throw bottles and

Tricks. Folka vas strucis on the head. Le was senoved by police

wno placed hin under arrest. Hangey Iled from the scene.

of an NAACD march o?

On tuly 13, Fols valled into the path of the leaders

200 pecticipant and attented to naise a

citizen's arosi of the mooldont of the jacksonville Dranch

of the Miles.

Folks was arrested innediciely. lassey,

Wiso

was diso present, was ordered tron the area, by pollee alter

he had exchanged taunts with the marchers, 37

A group of Klansmon pickoted a civil rights organi

zation snovs as the Action Coorcinating Connittess to Bud

segregation in the Sucuris (ACCuOS) a a1 apaithent contal

orice in 1211agton, Vineania, on august 21, 1900.

The rontal

office had been

the

soone of veelly denonstrations by ACcEss.

On August 2i, Mise Ben and women wearing

man sobes and carrying

signs reading

"Koep Virginia White" and "Enash Black Arliagton"

appeared in the plainity no the contal attice: Shortly seter

their arrival, members of Access set up their regular picket

I2ne near the Klunsnen, but so souble ensued. 5ở

Natloal States Rights Raty

The National States Righto Party (NSAP) 13 an antic

Jewish, anci-legro, white-supremacy organization composed of

ranatical segregationists and one time benbers of Klan

organizations. It has a nenbership of about 75.

Baltinore

CoRt's designation of Baltimore as a major inget

dOX SES

activity in 1905 attracted the Noap to that city.

The NSRP, with headquarters in duguota, Georgia, had not

been

active previously in Balilnore.

Several olD rallies were

organized by the "Reverend" "Connie" lynch in Baltimore during

•July, 1033. lynch,

2 ROTOrIOUS ARtONOngEr IrOn BRsers22010,

California,

spents

CarOLEhOn the UaLLOd SCatOS 3 Deâa11 O1

the NSAP.

Noted for his Ilory racist speeches, he has spoken

in such jacial trouble spots as St. Augustine,

Florida, and

Bogalusa, Louisiana.

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At the NSrp's second rally in Daltimore on July 27, Lynch

told his audience that he would lead them into a "clear-cut race

ciot." At the last rally, held on July 23, hundreds of white youths,

Incited by lynch and other liSRP speakers, roamed through an east

Baltinore Negro district, overturnod garbage cans, ran across lawns,

and shouted racial epithets. 39, 10, 41

Chicago

In August, 1966, Chicago was the scene of a series of

civil rights narches spearheaded by liartin Luther Eing's Southern

Christian Leadership Conterence and the Chicago Freedon Hovement

into white neighborhoods demanding open housing. Thore marches

aroused bitter and retaliatory white reaction.

On august ?, sone

1,500 civil rights demonstrators marched through a crowd of some

2,000 jeering, rock throwing whites in an all-white neighborhood

Chicago's Northwest Side to demand an end to housing discrimination.

One knot of counter-demonstrators carried the banner of the NSRP,

a red lightning bolt superimposed on a Confederate flar. 42

The "Reverend" "Connie" Lynch appeared at Marquatto Pars

1.1 Chicago on August 21 wearing a vest decorated as a Confederate

flag.

He was arrested as he harangued a croml of white people who

had gathered to protest against Martin Luther King and his narchers. 45

Amorican lazi Party

The American Nazi Party (ANP), another white hate group

which preaches and promotes antagonisn toward Negroes, jews, and

communists, is led by George Lincoln Rockwell. ANP membership is

estimated to be less than 200. In the same manner as the Klan and

the National States Rights Party, the AND engages in activities

calculated to creato disorder in

conjunction with civil rights

demonstrations.

The ANP has headquarters in Elingion, Virginia,

but Rockwell and his aides make frequent appearances in areas where

racial tension exists.

ANP representatives vere

in Chicago on August 3, 1966, at

the scene of a march for open housing led by fartin Luther king.

In opposition to the march, ANP members distrwuted

• to white

residents a four-page flyer captioned "White Men Organize White

Guard...A Call to Arns from George Lincoln Roctwell." This

throwaway denounced "black power," "blood-thirsty, black savages,"

and

"rampaging black scum."

It also staied thet

Rochell and his

associates were prepared to train white men for "anti-insurrection

warlare" so they could protect their "home and family" against

"black nobs." 44

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on august 14, 1956, more than 1,000 persons, no had gathere:

in Chicago's Marquotte

Park to protest King's marches, heard arp leace=

John Patier spoak. Patlor, standing on a park bench, urged the white

crond to assert itself as he shouted, "Japan is controlled by the

Japanese, israel is controlled by the jews, and America should be

controlled by the wites."

Patler aiso told nembers of his audience

that they should prepare for the "uhite sevolution." With each

reierence to hazroes by patler, the croud screamed: "white power.

white power!

waite power."

Soon after Patier's harangue, 3,000 rioting whites stormed

through the parl. and hurled bottles and rocks at passing Negro

motorists.

Two cars were tipped over and set afire before police

quelled she rioters.

45, 46

One week later, on August 21, George Lincoln Rockwell

appeared in barquotte Paris.

Also present to harangue the nob of 500

with cries of "white pover". vere representatives of the klan and the

National States Rights Party.

Teenagers shouted "Sieg keil" and gave the Nazi salute as

rockwell told them to get guns "to light niggers in Coon County-

we're about ready to play cowboys and niggers.". When police moved

to prevent others from sponking, a gang of 200 white youths started

rampaging through the area.

They set upon a car containing a Negro

male and a white female, broke the windows with rocks, and tried to

get to the occupants.

After the couple was rescued, the ringleaders

were talen to the police station.

White youths then began a march

on the station house, but they were turned back by police.

elsewhere in Chicago, white youths attacked king and his

civil rights marchers with bricks, stones, and bottles. The marchers

proceeded among cursing, jeering,

and screaning whites.

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Negro Croanirasions

Student tonviolent Coordinating Committeo

"Blach: Povor"

The Suedont Nonviolent Coordinating Connittee (SNCC)

is a civil sighis orcanization which excludes whites from is

activitles.

Hi kas become increasiozly militant and bolligerent

under the nen leadership of stokely carnichael, a young sirchand

who frequently loads Negro crouds in chanting the saliying ciy,

"blacis power, black porer."

At a CORE rally held in a Cleveland church on August 5,

1966, Carmichaat gave the 600 Negrocs in at'ondance the following

description of black power:

"Than you

talk of black pones, you

talk of brinning this country to its knees. When you tall of blac

power, you talk on building a

moveront that will snash everything

montern ciriliantdon has crosboa.

When you doll sa Binel poncas

you talk of picking up vhere Malcoln l: leit oil.

When you talk

of black pover,

gou talks of the black nan doing thacever is

necessary to get what he needs.

We are fighting for our lives."

At this rally,

Carmichael also admonished Negroes

not

to serve in the United

States Armed Forces. He said,

nihen

Johnson calls, let's stand together and say, "No, I'm not goirg.'

• Any black man

who lights in the country's army is

a black

mercenary."

Inflarmatory Statenents

Carnichael's frequent Incendiary remarks can only have

the ellect of inciting a certain susceptible segmant of the legro

people. for exarole, ne made some provocative comments at an

impromptu outdoor cally In soucheast lashingion, D. C., on

August 21, 1966, less than a week after a disorder

bad

occurred

5 Malcoln X, a dissident leader of the Nation of Islan, a black

nationalist

orsanization, was assassinated in February, 1965, in

New York City.

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outsido a police station in the Anacostia section of Washingtos.

In a referoned to tho youths who had stoned the stacion house,

Canichool paid, "Thoy didn't do the jon the right way. What

they should have

done vas 1111 the (polico) dogs."

caraichael then threatened, "If ve don"t got the

vote, welse roing to burn down

tro. city.

Don"t be ashamed when

they

start tailing about looting.

The thie dolls to going to

Do running conorton, and they should tuse their dirty cracker

cops with them " 40c

A Lew doys later, on August so, Carmichael told s

ESzOn Sally O1 milliuni Nogro 10ad9?e1

"in Cleveland they're

building stoses with no vindovs..a11 brick. & don't know what

they think thay 11 accondliss.

he just meana ve have to nove

tron Holotov coolstails to dynamite."

49

Bandiestations o? Violenco

Un dugust 1ú, 1000, & squan oi du neavily amed

police raidod a SNoC noting place in North Philadelpila.

1.20,

raid vas stagod alter police recaived information that biCO

mooting places were becoming storehouses fos uns, annunition,

and dynamito.

several sticis of dynonius vere sound during

the raid. four persons thee of whom were SNCC members were

Erested on i charge of iliegal posseosion oi dynanate.

Throe

none son to mole me to ta sees was held under

bond for the grand jury.

Carmichael and ino of his aides were arrested by

police a DisC headquarters in Atlenta on charges of inciting

& disturbance in that cicy on September 6, 1905. The disorder

was touched off by the shooting of a Norto zutonob110-thoît

susject by a white policenan.

ISCO members roportedly told

Negro denonstrators that the

handcuffed."

50À

Negro had been "nurdered while

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Rovolutlonary Action Movement

One of the nost dancerous losso hate erganizations

Is the Revolutionary Action Hovenent (Mal). It 18 a very small,

sochet, all iono crony thic follous the leadership of lobert f

W21l2ams and

the militant Chinosa coumunist 1120.

and advocates

urban guercalla wariore ab a nooss of atraining its soaithe

revolutionary overthrow of tho Unzood States Govornment and the

subsequen rule by the black sace along Chinece comunist 12nes.

WIlsons, a native of Monroe, North Carolina,

fled to Cuba with

tandly 12 August, 1931, hours before he was indictod on

charges of idnaging a valdo couple and bolding them for several

hours during a racial discurbance. Miliens is currently issuing

225

ranillad antoinerican propaganda blasts from Peking,

China

51, 52

GLE House, cLeveLand

mhe ST (jor Jono Ireedon Kenyatta) House vas a

piivately operated legro community center in Cleveland.

1ar11e1

jones and Albert lare-Bey, both supervisors at this conter,

have

• indicated

on a nunber of occacions that they vere airillated rith

RAM.

The JIT House was considered by Clevelond police to be the

principal potential trouble spot for racial violence.

From the

tina

this conter opened in isse until it was closed on July 26,

1966, for alleged sanliary violations, lù was a hang-out for

teenage hoodluns and black nationalists.

in addition, the

neagar ivers titla clus, a negro group allegedly organized to

It was the consensus of the Clevoland police that the

Superfor Avenue disturbances, which bogan on june 22, 1956, sere

largely caused by JFk House

under surveillance throughout these alsorders and observed that

groups of youths would leave the Jak House and fan out into the

txoubled area.

Shortly thoreatter incidents would occur.

Then

the youths would be seen returning to the Jrk House. Police

Officers also heard Harllel jones make several inflammatory

remarks to the youths.

One officer belioved that sonos was the

person who, on the evening of June 24, threw a fire bomb on the

200f of a supericket. No danage resulted from this attempt at

arson.

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In February, 1905, Jones reportedly

Cave out instuc

tions on "zow to Construct & bolotov Cockiall" at a meeting oi

the Leagar Ivers 2131o Club. Buring neetings of this 11210

club ai tho si Louse in ourly 1005, instructions vere Eiven in

judo and in the handling ci riflos, liscussiong di chese

netings also related to muerrilla vastare tactics, hatied

whites, and the coning logro revoïution in this countsy.

Sones talled wich copresentatives os the neve media

on the nitornoon of suly 23, 1005, valle waiting to tostily

before the Cuyahora County Grand Jury probing the receni racial

w212 ba riots love nort veel nett nonshnest year.

¿turbarcos in cueveland, donos was quoted as bariass"tielo

which caused the riots haven't been eliminated. ti have & gui.

& don'e trust any white son, *57

Louis G. Robinson, director os the Jrk House, is

Enown to have attended several neotings of the labor Youth

203256" dolunct comminiot youth ront ognization, La Boston

io and his wise Poch boro estended public functione

as the trotshylot socialist Workers Party in Cloveland in recent

yearg. Beth Lobinaon visitod Cuba in 1903 and unile there she

Vas enployed

the Cuban Ministry of Education compiling

aratistico. 53,

58A

Ch1CE50

касто

Douglas Andrews, & forner member of RAM, Pas arrested

on July 14, 1906, by the Chicago Folice Daparinent following

receipi oi infermation that he and 12 nonbers of a civil rights

organizacion which he headed vere preparing lolotov cocitails

fox use in the croubled area. Andrews unc charged with inciting

Ro case guer violations. No diaposition bas been nada of

Detroit

On the night of August 9, 1906, General Gordon Baker, is:

(Genexal is his given none), a DatrolE ZAM londer, and

severa

of his associatos vere proceeding by quicnobile to participato

in a disturbance involving 150 Nogro youths.

Baker and thrce of

his sidos were arrested. Tound in thoir possession vere tro

Arzy Carbines, an Italian rifle, & .1o callber DiSzod, BOmunIÜ1O3,

& bayonet, and ocher weapons.

After charges oi carrying concealea

weapons vera longed against them, they vere released under bond

peading trial.

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Nation o2 Islan

One of the most important of the Negro extrenist

osganizations which reaci to racial situations is the ration

o1 Islam (Hor).

The lieuhich is a costuption of ISlen

Ideology-in a personally oriented osganization headed by a

Pegro who calls

ninself aligan babamad.

lionbors are cornoaly

called "Black luslims" and they total approxinately 5,000.

On May 20, 1906, the NOI distributed a leaflet entitled

"Stop Police Eruinlity!" st the Leadwyler inquest in los Angeles.

The leaflei called for an innediate end to "police brutality"

2120

"nob attacks" againsi Negroes.

jonas a Little-hittle was one of more than 500 persons

arrested by the Chicago police during a riot which oceured

July 12-19, 1933. hitcloulitle, wao was arrested on duly 15

for disorcerly conduct, was allegedly affiliated wich the 103

at one tine.

Within minutes after the initial incident which

triggered the Philadelphia 2i0t of August, 1964, a loimes NoI

menber armed Abyssinia Layos, who is also known

as Sbaylan Muhammad,

• appeared on the scene. Lounting a porch of & house, he urged

the people who had eschered to commit violence against police

oilicers.

le claimed that the police had bautaily abused the

Negro vonan they hud arrested.

Tereafter, the crowd attacked

the police and thier stones end bricks at passing cars. an a

short time, the riot was in 2u11 1ury.

Hayes was arrested on charges that included inciting

a riot. A subsequent search of his home by. the polico uncovered

an automatic pistol, knivos,

50 gallons of flamable liquid,

and a quantity of communist

literaturo. Hayes was convicted on

charges of inciting to rioi and was sentenced to serve from 18

months to three years in prisch. os

After Hsiyes was expelled fron the Nation of Islam in

1956 for striking one of its officers, he luter formed his own

organization,

America.

it

the National Musiin Inprovement Association of

has about 20 menbers.

Hayes, ho has a volatile

temperament and violent tempes:,

served in the United States Army

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in the early 1950's but was dishonorably discharged aîter

conuitting a number of breaches of discipiine. he vas court

martialed twice--once for siriking a noncomnissioned officer

and the other time for assaulting two fellow soldieis vith a

knife. 64

Harlen Connuntty Council on Housing

Jesse Gray, one-time organizer for the Harlen Region

of the Crusa, and now director of the farlem Connunity Council

on Housins, has led picketings, sitins, and other types of

demonstrations against the New

York City Police and other

municipal

agencies. protesting "3olicc butality" and poor

housing.

he agitates ceaselessly nong negroes, urging then

to organize themselves into a "biach pover scructure.".

Cray

maintains that "the only way

to deui wain the waive mun is wiin

Molotov cocitails and bricks."

65

During the Harlem riot in July, 1964, Gray spoke

before an audience of 500 people, hali o whom

were black

nationalists, at a rally hold in a lorles church on July 19.

Gray calied for

"200 skilled black revoltionaries who are

ready to die" to correct what he terned "the police brutslity

'situation in liarlen."

One way to

correct the sizuation, he

asserted, was "guerrilla varfare." He also maintained that

New York City could be changed by 50, 000 well-organized Negroes. 66

Deacons of Defense and justice

Deacons of Defense and Justice (DDJ) iS an all-Negro

т.

organization of armed nembers forned with the aim of affording

protection to civil rights vorkers in amas of the country

where it deens law enforcement to be insuficient. Its

activities are centered in kouisiana, whre lt nas founded. It

is estimated to have less than 200 membais.

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Charles Sims, president of the DDi, indicated that he

planned to into, on dune 25, 1955, a carload oi Did nombers to

aladelphia, hiss15a2021, la scene of zacia cension.

"hen

asked if he planned io

be arnod, Sins repiled, "We alvays have

weapons on land."

Sinest Thomas,

northern director of the but, was 1n

Chicago in tho Graing or 1933 to accrult merbers.

He appeared

on a chicago radio progran on lay so, 1306, and made the

following assertion:

"To are fighting for our treado. and tris

means ac all

costs.ue interd to have our freedom one way or

the other...."

68

Youths and Gangs

Young Negro hoodluns have boen a constant and ever.

increasing sourca of trouble and concers is law enforcenent

22000C in Suory 20ni of the countey. They have amazite

deep-seated and pruder declance ai the police.

and

they can

generally ba found in the lead vicrever there is lotus

activity. Their actions contribute materially to the chaos of

racial disorders:

DuriNg

¡ the Watts ziot of August, 1905, for instance,

the los Angeles

Human Relations. Comission called a meeting in

• the hope of cooling

the neignborhood's exotions. Anid she

placating speeches, however,

one high school youth seized the

microphone and announced that rioters pould attack adjacent

white neighborhoods thai night. The nood of the rectine instantl?

changed.

Neighborhood youth gangs, which are prevalent in negro

"Blackstone Rangers," and "Slack Panthers."

One gang wiil vie with another for control oi an area.

consequence, gang fighis, shootings, indfings, and vandalis occur

win frequency.

Those gangs also extort money fron sc.oo1

children and enrage in nuzgings, purse snatchings, and the steal-

1ng and stripping of autonobiles. 70, 71, 72, 73,

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Sone of thoso gangs sequire & sizable arsenal oi

marched teverd layor taley's noighoochood rocent?y, police

recovered iron tho gang nenberg

the dolloring veasons:

cight

two lenaths of rubber garden 2009, Lour

one claw renoved, two sent clonvers, and

During racial disordors, membors of Negro youth

gangs are quick to jug in and add to the turbulence by brewi

ing store waldowe,

toosing fire bones into buildings, Shipilg.

/

Loot.ng, and ovcrturning and barning sudonobiles.

They usually

2ux32 bands of dix or leos

select a target, infilei domage, and then flee. ef spontaneously

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FANNING THE FLAHOS

Flouting the Law

In addicion to the organizations, gangs, and IndIvIduaLe

involved in inciting or intensifying racinl situations, there are

some prominent public figures and recognizod civil rights leaders

who have done much-wittingly or unwittingly-to lonent violence by

preaching disrespect for law and order.

Through deangogic statements

which encourage, advocate, or condone lawlessness and civil disobe-

dience, these leaders have incited the negro masses if lash out and

cry to seize by force that which they have been repeatedly told has

been denied to them.

Joseph Le Fevour, president of the Ixaternal Order of Police,

which has 4,000 Chicago policemen as nembers, recently described

Martin Luther King as

"no more than a denagogue and a profeesional

actuator.

Be insulucis youpie

iy praciice civit aisobeazence and

violate the law to drav attention to their civil rights plight.

he inmediately puts up a smoke

screen and the very people who violate

che law, when they are arrested, scream police brutality."

preaches non-violence, yet wherever he goes, violance erupts." 77

Power of News Media

During the past three years, some Negro leaders have period

ically issued ominous predictions of violence io cone, nained specific

Cities as targets for organized civil rights activity, or warned that

as many as several score of cities were ripe for riots. These

inflammatory statements have been given nation-wide publicity in the

press, on television, and over the radio. Provocative statements

such as these have only served to arouse Negroes to mass action and

violence.

Representatives of the news media have frequently been so

sctive in their coverage of a riot that they have tended to generate

excitement anong the rioting elements. During the course of many of

the riots and disturbances, radio and television interviews have

been

conducted with the participants, thereby affording self-seeking

individuals an opportunity to circulate wild and unfounded runors,

especially of so-called "police brutality."

These interviews have

heaped fuel on the fire by attracting others to the riot area.

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BATAL

In a case involving the press, a zunor spread in the

Hough area of Clevelend durity the July, 1906, riot thai an

organization whose meniers vere rod rones was

organized 1oi

violonce.

i% vas later 'ascorinined that this runoi originated

when a nan vearing a ronan's rod duster epeared duzing the

carly par200 of the crecuchance, but the press pronyily described

nis apparei as an AiriCahrèTe roco end & synol oi 2 black

nacionalise orcanization. Ad a rocule oi tis distoried neuspaper

publicity, the hoodlus element in the loch aroa adonted red

robos as a synool or serrozion and suboccionily Ji% Louse habitues

vere seen in publie woaring varsous colciud robes. 78

Reapiny the Hervest

There is no question but that the national publicity

cocorer tho morteloao atatemante made by vrominent neorle.

togother wich the lurid Excattent siven

bi some segments of the

novs pedia concernig cival disoders wale they were in progress,

have had

an infectious effect on people in otnor perts oi the

country.

The stage is Ixequontly set for an outbreak in one city

•by disorders which have occurred in othes cities.

Unlaviul aotivities under the mice or civil rights

demonstrations have poriously joopardizod the strusgle for civil

righes.

White resenchont and

racallation are now nanifesting

thenselves nore and nore ico by such white racist rabbie rousers

as George Lincoln Rochuell und the "Reverend" "Connio" Lynchas

a result of continually threatened and acmal violence, particulari?:

by the exponents oi "black poves."

This Mation has been reaping the harvest iron the seeds

of hate and violence that have been sown, a considerable amount

of it by the accions of communist and odimr subversive and

extremist elenents intent on undermining and destroying the very

fabric of Anerican society.

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SOURCES

1.

"U. S. News & World Report," 8/30/65, p. 21.

1A. LA LAM, 8/15/66, "Participation of Violent Elements

in Riots and Disturbances," pp. 2-5.

2.

"The New York Times," 12/7/65, p. 1.

3.

ЗА.

4.

"Newsweek," 12/13/65, p. 29.

"The Sunday Star," 9/4/66, p. A-6.

"The Worker," 2/13/66, p. 5!

4A.

""IBI Law Enforcement Bulletin," February, 1966, Introduction.

5.

"The Worker," 7/21/64, PP. 1-2:

6.

"The Worker," 6/19/66, p. 3.

7.

Memo, Sullivan to DeLoach, 8/20/66, "Subversive Intluenc

in Riots."

8.

PH LHM, 8/1/66, "Participation of Violent Elements in

Riots and Disturbances,

"pp. 20, 22.

9.

10.

11.

Ibid.

Monograph, "Racial Unrest and Violence Potential in

the United States," P. 35.

„Sullivan to DeLoach, 8/20/66, "Subversive Influence

in Riöts."

12.

r,13.

LA LHM, 8/15/66, "Participation of Violent Elements in

Riots and Disturbances, " pp. 7-8.

Memo, Sullivan to DeLoach, 8/20, 23/66, "Subversive

Influence in Riots."

14.

15.

LA LHM, 8/15/66,

"Participation of Violent Elements in

Riots

and Disturbances,"

15.

Monograph, "Facial Unrest and Violence Potential in the

United States,'

pp. 35-36.

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16.

IA LENI; 8/15/66,

"Participation of Violent Elements in

Riots

and Disturbances,"

Pp. 10-11.

17. Ibid., p. 18.

18.

CG LHM, 8/12/S6, "Participation of Violent Elements

in Riots and Disturbances," p. 38.

19. Ibid., p. 37.

20. He Riots livan to-Deloach, 8/23/56, "Subversive Influence

21.

CV LIM, 3/16/56, "Participation of Violent Elements in

Riots

and Disturbances," pp. 27-25.

21 A.

Bureau LHM, 9/1/66, "Selected Racial Developments,

Racial

Matters."

• 21 B.

CI" teletype, 9/2/66, "Racial Disturbance, Daytên, Ohio,

9/1/66, Racial Matters."

22. "Current Intelligence Analysis," 4/28/65.

23. NY LHN, 8/17/66, "Participation of Violent Elements in

into and Disturbancee, " FE.

50-52.

24:.

Monograph, "Progressive Labor Party," p. 8.

25.. 100-432251-30, PP. 15-16.

26. Monograph, "Progressive Labor Party," pp. 19-20.

27.

• 'Bureau LIM, 5/20/66, "Selected Racial Developments," p. 8.

28. LA LEM, 8/15/66, "Participation of Violent Elements in

Riots and Disturbances," pp. 19, 35.

29. 100-442484-13, pp.7, 8.

30.

LA LIM, 8/15/56, "Participation of Violent Elements in

riots

and Disturbances," p.

3I. Bureau LIM, 5/27/66; "Selected Racial Developments," p. 4.

32.

33.

Memo, Sullivan to DeLoach, 8/20/66, "Subversive Influence

in Riots."

34. NY LEM, 3/17/66, "Participation of Violent Elements in

Riots and Disturbances." pp. 63-54.

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35

CG* LHM.,

8/12/

"Participation of Viole

clements in

Riots and Disturbances, " pp. 14, 15.

36.

3%.

Burenu LHil, 5/6/66, "Selected

Racial Developments."

JI LEN, 8/12/05,

"Facial Disturbances, Jacksonville,

Florida, July 18-21, 1966.

38.

"The Washington Post," 8/22/66, P. C-2.

BT LIM, 8/15/66,

"Participation of Violent Elements in

Riots

and Disturbances

py. 4, 11.

40.

"The Washington Post," 1/20/66, P. A-5.

11. Ibid., 3/11/06, p. I-3.

12. "Evening Stax," 8/8/66:

43, "The Washington Post," 8/22/66, p. A-1.

11, CG Ill, 8/9/66, "American Nazi Party."

45. "The Washington Post, " 9/15/66, p. A-1.

46. "Evening Star," 8/15/66.

47. "The Washington Post," 8/22/66, p. A-1.

18. "Cleveland Press," 8/6/66,

in "Stokely Carmichael, Sedition,

Selective Service Matter.

48A. "The Washington Post," 8/22/66, D. C-I.

49. Ibid., 8/31/66, P. A-4.

50.

"Evening Star," 8/13/66.

50A. "The Washington Post," 9/9/66, pp. A-1, A-22.

51. "Current Intelligence Analysis," 10/14/64.

52.

"The New Yoris Times," 8/28/66, p. 4.

58 :

Monograph, "Racial Unrest and Violence Potential in the

United States, " pp. 18-19..

54.

"The New Yorl Times," 8/11/66, p. 23.

55.

CV LHM, 8/17/66, "Participation of Violent Elements in

Riots

and Disturbances,"

p. 17.

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56., CV airtel, 7/21

Cleveland, Ohi

¿6, "Disturbances by Negro

nuths,

beginning 7/18/66, Facia

intters, " p.. 2.

5i. 'ibid,

58. CV LAM, 1/28/66,

"Negro Gang Attacked Chester Satola

and Dennis Satola, Cleveland, Ohio, 1/19/66, Racial

Matters, " p. 1.

53A. CV letter to Bureau, 8/13/66, "Disturbances by Negro

Youths, Cleveland, Ohio, beginning 7/18/66, Racial

Matters, " p. 4.

59.

Memo, Sullivan to DeLoach, 8/20, 23/66, "Subversive

Influence in Biots."

60.

61.

Bureau LFbi, 8/10/66, "Selected Racial Developments," pp. 2-3.

LA LHM, 8/15/66, "Participation of Violent Elements in

Riots and Disturbances," pp. 18,33.

• 62.

CG IRM, 8/12/66, "Participation of Violent Elements in

Riots and Disturhances," p. 33.

63. Memo, Sullivan to DeLoach, 3/20, 23/66, "Subversive

Influence in Riots."

64. PH LEM, 3/13/66, "Participation of Violent Elements in

Riots

and Disturbances,"

PP. 5-7, 28-31, 34.

65. Monograph, "Pacial Unrest and Violence Potential in the

United States,"

pp. 6, 41.

66. NY LAM, 8/17/66, "Participation of Violent Elements in

• Riots

and Disturbances," p. 6.

67. Bureau LIHM, 6/24/66, "Selected Racial Developments," p. 7.

68.

Report of SA I. J. Carney,

Jr., New Oxleans, 7/21/66,

Deacons of Defense and Justice,

Racial Matter," p. 11.

69. "The New York Times," 12/7/65, p. 1.

70. Bureau LIM, 5/27/65, 7/26/66, 8/6/66, "Selected Racial

Developments."

71: "Chicago Sunday Times," 6/5/66, p. 4.

72. CG LEM 8/12/66, "Participation of Violent Elements in

Riots and Disturbances, "

PP. 12, 388. 39.

73. CV airtel, 7/29/66, "Disturbances by Negro Youths,

Cleveland, Ohio, beginning 7/18/66, Racial Matters,"

p. 6.

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74.

75.

76.

77.

78.

CV LHM, 8/16/66, "Participation of Violent Elements in

Riots and Disturbances, " p. 33.

"Evening Star," 8/8/66.

JK airtel, 8/12/66, "Racial Disturbances, Jacksonville,

Florida, July 18-21, 1966, " p. 13.

"Chicago American," 7/16/66, in 100-106670-2642, p. 8.

CV LEM, 8/16/66, "Participation of Violent Elements in

Riots and Disturbances, " p. 34.

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EXHIBIC NUMBER 1

Blographical Stetches aad Susveraive

Activitios o1 Individuals Proninent in

Racial Movenent

Stanley David levison

Euntes Pitts 0'D0lL

Clarence Benjanin Jones

Bayard Rustin

Illton Arthus Galemison

JeaGe WiI2iad Gray

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Ipzil 25, 1964

SEALSY : IVED LEVISON

Stanley David Levison was born lay 2, 1912, at

New Yorl City. He attended tho Universicy os Michigan,

Ana Arboz, Il' chigan, Iron Sepienbor, 1930, to June, 1931;

Columbia Un: versity, New York City, September, 1931, tO

June, 1932 and Septenber, 1933, ¿o June, 1935; and

Si. john's school of Law, New Yori City, September, 1935,

to June, 1939. He received Iu.B. and Ii.M. dogrees. On

June S, 1939, he married Janet Alterman and on

July 4, 1943,

he married

. Deatrice lerken in New York Cliy. The application

Ior the license for the second marrlage snows his first

manada je pas suralled June 27, 3942, in Weatrhester

Connty:

Now Joris. He resides at 535 West Ind Avenue, New York City,

and he is

sell-employed as an attorney and real estate

oporator with offices at sis Bast 30th Screet, New York Cley.

(Birth: Serial &. Source: Passport records, U. S. Dept. 01

Serial 220, NT TBIT=S On 7/16/63.)

INtegret

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Stanley David Levison

FidEline pricele

1945 Stanley Lovison aad

twin brother,

each Bald 525,000,03 Compunist Party - (CR)

funds.

Serial

. 790;

Source NY, 694-S; Detobery 1954)

In 2952 Levison and his brothes ouned a sord

Agency sonewhere in New jersey.

this ves a profitable

businegs Iron which a mininun annual contribution vas

made

1946 210

,000. Stanley Levison

2250

Bad

other business concerns used to faise funds 10r. the

ce such as an.

Inportexport firn, a leather 21rm in Chicago,

3211nos5, and

the levison brothers had produced a notion

INFORMANT

picture in Hollyvoe,

Cal¿fornia.

(Serial 2; Solece NY 69

y6++7895-04573465

5/43/32 212 1/20/52.

Credit records, Credit

Bureau of Greater

New York,

New Soil City, in a report dated

4/29/48 show Stanloy David

was then nisaliated

mach tho Hashington Motos Sales,

(Serial

er thington Street, West

ange, New Jersey, a ford agency.

Stanley Levison attenpted to contact Alfred K. Stern

on 12/1/47 azd 8/4/49.

He had anappolaiment with Stern

on 19/9/49 and was in ouch with Scent again on 2/23/50.

Alfred E. Stern 21

Septerbor, 195%, was indicted by a Federal

grand fuzy for tho

Southern District of lew Yort on charges

conspiracy

to vioLate the

390;

SOUrCe IE

32/9/49

and 2/23/50,

espective ay

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SENSITI

FORE ENTELE O PERO

02 Lato 1952. Stanley Lovizon

in both the open CP activities and the C2 undergrouza

apparacus. (Berial 2; Source CG

12/3, 8 and

11/520)

1s of september,

1953, Lovison bad a

DEr CORE

Interest in sunset Plates,

incorporated,

2452

Fetchor Drive,

dos Angeles, California.

is sharo

01 the

basiness was

30r tho bonelit of the 02.

Envertnent

23

the

developaont

ostpresensitired engraving plates by chid lars vore roported

os that date to hove baen in the ne

hborhood. or $200,000

bat no poolid hod yet beon realized.

Serial 23; Source

9/10/53.)

Levison stated he had taken over nost of the er

national linancial responsibilitios alter thé doath of

Walllas Melnes in February, 1054.

(90x101 190; C@MF-41V3/5/54.)

5324-3*

In early 1954 Levisen had been entrusted to raising

SENSIT. VI

geno dr.

(Seria

694-5",

3/31/54.)

As 0f Apsil, 1954,

Scandey Levison vas a nember

0f the lational Congâtteo

on Financos of the Conmunist

LATEY, USA (CROSA).

(Serial 190; source cd 5824-8+

1/22/54.)

At about.

his time during a discussion Levison

stated his Party pork was a most particular land Inemuch as

he was a speciatiot in a liold whore there vore no other :

specialistS.

/He

exprained ho had no connection uith certain

receive monoy soon them for the C2. Iserial 190;

5959-52,

4/24/54.)

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Otealoy David Levison

Milidan Heim: stated

July, 29549

"that

02. tis Motional Comitico

Standoy Loviaon was t neube

Financos of the C2. He was also doceribed ac that

* 1000

as

en assistant to sael kling, wo thon was functioning as

tho

National Broacuzos of the CrUSA, (Serial 190;

SOUrCe

CG 5824-S*

8/2/54.)

• I: •Inte 2054' Iovicon was said to jave been the

"Iọg bag" " a 722220n Velner prios to his

doach.

HO 525 2150

dorcalbod s Wolnor's Birst sosiatazt

finoncial operations.

The

"Heu turk Daily Novs" 301 9/23/4

decorabed Voiner 25

"goinos Dinoncial Secretary 03 the/Communist Party and

ercêredio mombos os

Nationaly Comnictoo.* (Cover letter

Serial 63; Source n7 6945s, no date given but letter

dated 12/8/54,

0 11/24/54 donourent to Tilian Veiner was

unrolled at the New Montesiore Conotery, Long Solond, Hew Yort,

- mese

ENGIVE FEED INTLLTINGECGNC

Wang Modace was buried.

Roy

336 JEERIOY LOVESON Cac

contributod sl, 50040 this.

SOUS CE NY 694-S*,

MomEnt: (Cover lettez Serial 83;

11/10/54.)

in charge o1 CP bigiolevel Linancial

operatione in tra Dozing of 1955 and in July of that year he

complainod

NFORMAN

neu donors of businesses.

10224 150; 802800 14 554-39 777/55.

Beenloy Levison was to nogè 2a

Brows in Septenbar,

1055, concerning

ce financial satiors and

Octobor of that

year Rooms seated that the lovicon brothers

have

asaignod

him to conchei contain CP doncus who vere orpocted to

territ

contribute at least $9,000. (serial 190; Source NY 694-S*

11/5/56

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Stanley David Levison

NOtE

tho end of 19F3 LoisOn

was maintalning

contaet

Fath Zoroat U, Harris, a CP -UnCtionary who bad boon

Los many

years vory nuch involved in the CP Iinancial operations

nandied by Billian Weines.

In carly 1954 Lorison was said

so ply an inportant past in the C linancial /apocatus and

that no land? id an impostony financial group outside the party.

(Serial 50;

Source MTs4-Se, 11/20/53, 12/75/53 and 1/18/54.

10/10/36 Levison net on hassis, & Junctionary,

2Ê ScheziLE

Incizarant on West 492d

creet, neez Broadway

2n Kew Youk Cloy

dad on 3/15/60 thoda two conferred over

two hours aù Schrasad's, 3496 Brogdway, New lost City.

(Serial 190%

Stance Th

Agents.

11272945

"Naur! Stanley Lovison 0a 11/12202

TRiC! Line LOVIOR WaS to give

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2634W2089

date

ver

emointments with isidoro Wolsy

on 10/19/54 and 11/26/34. (Serial 190,

ELSUR

SOUECe NY 1078-S* 10/19/54,

and 11/10/54)

These men det trice on 6/23/55, and Levison gave .

Waisy a snell waste envelope.

they net

agala 7/29/55 1n

subray corcidos under the Ilncoln Building, Now fork Giiy.

They also matfon 616, 7, 19 and 28/56. Wolsy gavo, Levison

a white enyelope on juse 6th. On 9/26/55 Lovison and Wofsy

wese again in touch at Chock Tull O° Nuts, 40ch Streot and

Hadison

avenue, New York City. Lovison and Moisy again net.

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: 3:

Sizzloy Bevid

I TECOR

on 11/5/57 at S0th Street and Broadway,

New Yor's CIty,

at welch time they walked around the block and then pasted.

(Serial

3020e

190 89/5%s

and his brother, roy Bonnett, were maintaining contact with

Isidoro Vossy and neoting bin on an averago of about twice

voo da condocion with C? financial natiors.

Isidoro

Source MW65215e

11/5/56

4/27/50) Ix Apia, 1936, It vas reported that

docunentation of noisitantey

crusA. (Gerial

• 111;

SOuRCE

N2•1743-54

ELSUM

Levicon add Roy Bannott had recently

banned over soveral

In briant

thoudand dollers to the CUSA. (Serdal 190; Source

NY C694655

4/2 and 25/55.

AS OI

Jamasy, 195%,

Stanley Levison and Roy Bonnett

BORONE

¿unancial operations. (Serial 190;

Source

634-9*

At a neating o

Councia on Industrial Security.

02 the National Industrlai

*Conference Board on, 5/1/57 at the .

Pierce Hotel, New Voris Cliy,

"It was stated that the largest

Ford dealer in New Ecrsey,wes a

cormunise. He vas said

to bo Sianiey Lovison, the dealez In Vest Orange, New Jersey.

The budinoss was

purchased with CP funds and Lavison was

SoLd tO havO

Gen = CP momber since at Leust 1937 and was 2

that timo 1957) inO Financial DECOdOr O1 Cho. 02. (Serial 190;

bouce cLayton A. Brenthen, supervisor,

Investigation Section,

ford notor Company, Deazbore, Lichigan, Decencery 1956.

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Standoy David Lovison

02

April, 1956, Phia Back

dad turned over,

his control ol the CP natio 2 oasico financial operations

t0 BIdore DOiSy due tO friction between Bart and

the

Levison brothers.

(Serial 190; souzce

IV 694-9 4/26/56)

As oị May, 2955, Isidone Noisy, was Toasurer

08

the

„Serial 190; Source

CG

5624-5 5 28/55

June, 1055, i was reported that both Stanloy

Kevison vam

his brosher, Roy Bonnett, wore craniness sor

CPUSA

the Rochaway Districtos New York several years

290.

(Serial 190; Source

• sing on tre

0118/55

---

harry

Miller, tho oposated & leather goods

bussess known as lisalle lonthors, a vonture which the

Mationel O12ICO, CPUJA, had an interesi 2i, uns boing contacted

on a regula: basis by Stamey Lovison in connection wich tho

Party's interest in this basinpon as of midulos6.. Milies was

Identizied as a he member

fron die early 2930's to 1944 when

he becous separatod from the Party.

CG 5824S: 7/3/58)

(Serial 111, Source

= highnlovel Co meoting concorning i nances

20/20/53, Ioidote WOIsy roported that

o Less mac

conceibuted $424000 2s 19502

1053 and $22,060 гл 1959.

10/17/53)

(Serial 125; Source

1% 694-5%

Infogrant

' Bt.

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contributed

203 1953.

Serial 190; Source

3: 6/10/58)

In early 1950 Isidoso easy sarathat

Howevadon

brothers had contributed 520, 000 9 4h01

23 2059 and would

probably save 812,000 in 2900.

(Serial 190; Source

694-95

1/7/6007

The lovison brothers yose-exposie

,000 to the CP In 105% (Serial 190; Source

745905-75

694-54,2/20/61.)

As o1 8/28/62 Stanley Lovison uns described as

a secret menbor of the CDUSA vao contributed sunds iq tho

Party on a rogular basi.

(Serial

279; Sourcel

MY 694-27,

8/28/62>

On Sy30/62 Stanley Levison and Fuztez Pitts

,@'Dell

wore obsovod cogocher in the

vicinity of 42nd Seroet and

O'Dell was considered by

CPUSA 25 2, nonbor Of 1:5 National

Committeo,

(Serial 120 Sources nostatative material Arents

FEI,

documentation @'Dell NX

69t-Sy July,

Stanloy Dayed Lovi

bozore the Bastland Committoe In

achington, D. Co, on

4/30/62. On 5/1/62 Lovison told an acquaintance ho lad appeazed

borore the lastiond Gonnitice the day besore and that Sonatos

John declazzon had renarted that he (lovicon, was the torst

WitnesS

that had eves appoared boforo tile Coruittee.. (Serial 190;

Sousce NY 3580-*, 4/10/62 and 5/1/62.)

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Scanley David Lovicon

in Tobruary, 1963, Stanloy Lovison vas sali

consacred a secret member or the tus to congrabayes money

to party Sunances, (Serial 190, Source

NV/694-S*,

2/5/63.)

Eatie Mortala co 033201238 vero quitous 30 1968 bou

nooy belongias 40 Cho Party.had been. collected by

"Serial 210,

Coves Page I,

SOLICE NY

AD OL JULY, 19S0, DEaNLEY LOVISOR MAS 3 SECO

•1903/and earLy 1991 he c51440aze2

the

for not boing sufficiently milliant in the clvil sights

siruggle. Ho was described by certain Party leaders as

being to the "Felt" of

tre.

In his position on cavia

righto. Lovison's

efferences

with the party, hoover, are

merely tactical and ha continues his

Ideological adherence

(Unserialized report dated, 4/14/64; Source

4/9/64.)

NY 6840221

NOTE

Serial references on the yellow copy of above

memorandum are to Bureau

2ile 100-592452..

the main 2ile

on

Stanlen David Levison

1 BL

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!

FUNTER PITES O'DEL?

Background and Employment

* Hunter Pitts O'DelI, tho in recent years has

called himsel? Jaci O'Dell and 3. I. O'Dell, was born in

Detroit, Michigan, on August 11, 1923. He attended

Northwestern High School in Dotroit and Xavier University

in New Orleans Iron Septembes, 1941, to January, 1944. Ha

served in the United States Merchant Marine Intermittently

SrOn 1944 to 1950. Iron October, 1956, to the Fall of 1958,

as was employed birthe Brotective Induerial Ineranea

• Company In Alabans,

O'Dell mas married to Frances Price in 1952 and

reportedly was divorced in 1957. One child was born of this

marriage. During this period he was know to use the name

Calvin Price.

In 1958 O'Doll was arrested in Birminghaw, Alabaug,

on a complaint of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

These charges, later dropped, related to his indulgence in

intoxicate tatia gig do kea 202-10938 7 3a.

& married

Registrar,

Xavier

roman at hor how 11:316-116;

Pretext

1003589183000705

100-

In 1960, @'Doll Tas workinlaing that

100 3585161982am,

Birminghai

PD, 100-31

houses the New York offices of the Southern Christian

916-115

119

Leadershiy Conference (SCIC) for the Committee io Dafend

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Martin Luther Ring, J. Ee continuod hic employment as the

person in charge of tha New Yorks SCIC oifice during 1962.

According do & statement by Martin Luther King, JEe, 20 July,

1933, O'Dell' connections with the scie were severed on

June 26, 196 • Nevertheless, O'Dell Was obeerved as late 26

August 30,: 183, entering the building housing the SCIC OfficOs.

In late 1963 O*Dell became associated with the quarterly

Communist Party (CP) inspired and supported publication

"Freedonways," to which he contributed an article for the fall,

1903, Issue. O'Dell continued to be associated with "Treedomways,"

as late an larch, 1964, and periodically ho is 1n contact 5171

Edwine Smith,

an employee of the SCLC office in Atlanta, to

CSBA 4, 100-348916-165; Pretext Telephone Calls and Fisure, 200-3589!

00332183200-58

188; The Atlanta Constitution

CSNY

Communist Farty Mombershio and

Contrari pic Sick

3-116-872\ OL-UT

Duxing 1946 and 1947, O'Dell attended classes of

• Instructions in Marxion and Leninism conducted by CP leaders

2n Miami, Florida, and in May, 1948, he was ceported as

attending a school sponsored by the New York State CP 25 &

:

namber of the Waterfront Section of the New York County CD;

appointed new CP Marine Coordinator Of CP for the Cult Coast

area in April, 1951; and 1n August, 1951, becano the District

organizer of the CP In New Orleans. On January 30, 1052, he

Mas identitied as the Distriot Organizer for the CP in

Lovisiana and in this capacity he issued instructions that

no CP membex was to register under a siate law regulring the

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registration of communists. He continued as CP Organizes

for the State of Iouisiana In 1954 and 1955 and during thig

period

he ntdl' zed the

conceal his true

100-358916-8;

00356016 100-958996-217

100-

33, 36; Employment Records

before the & nate Internal Security Subconmittee which was

holding hoacings in New Orleans and, during & search by the

New Orleans Police Department to locate him, police oiricous

seized, in O'Dell's residence, & large quantity of CD

literature including directivos from the Party's national

hundqua toro ma instinctione en lau to work with chirahes

PD, New Orleans, 100-358915-41; SIoN, Ben Mandel,

and unions.

62-88217-1887, 100-358916

After appearing borore the Senate Internal Security

Subcomnittee on April 12, 1956, when he took the flith

Amendment on all questions relating to CP nembership an

activities, O'Dell leit Louisiana, and after a bries stay la

habans, where he renained until August, 1353

358916-43 (549

O"Dell returned to Now York City Where he vas moonso

by james Jackson, Secretary of Negro and Southern Aftairs,

CPuSA, to be his assistant in Southern Regional Activities. In

discussing O'Dell with saveral Party members, Jackson stated on

Septembor 25, 1958, that O'Dell had been District Organizes fos

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the CP in Louisians for six years and his employnent with

an Insurance company in hontgonery, Alabana, ensibled him to

Reverend Martin Luther King, of.

100-358916-116: VT 1062-5*,

100-358916-117

In Docenber, 1050, at a meting of the National

Committee, CPUSA, in New York Cliy, Jackson Introduced

O'DOll as "Chazles" and said "Charles" was the Party's field

secretary of legro and Southera work. M 199645x, 100-358916-130

During 1958 and 1959, O'Poll attended westings of

the Southern Regional Somittee, Nailonal Executive Connittee,

and National Committee, Crush, as nail as District needings

ani conventions ni ise is in Fembyivan Inimuin, michigas,

NX 1995-S*,

star pollo on dia te da see da dera be coo.

255P-5306=5

BM° 161

100-358

41916=1301

At thE LTEL NatiONaL COnveNtION OY Che CrUSA

heid

(AT-29945

inaNew York City Eron Decenber 10 to 13, 1959, O'Dell was

elected to the Farcy's National

Counttee under the alias

Semitir Cornelius James, CG 5824-S7,

+: 691-541 200-358918-118

zil. operation

shortly thereaitor, li was indicated by & National

C? leader that O'Dell was working secretly in the South ¿or

the Southern Regional Comittee, CPUS, his function

100-

infiltrate the Negro mase organizations on behalf of

3539%

In January, 1960, O'pall said that he would continue

his work in the south but rould sino spend e great deal of time

in New York City.

NY 694-15*

100-358916-148

harv

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In February, 1950, O'Dall was reported as being

at that time on the payroll of the National Orrico of the

CruSA but elto ts nore being nade to get him into something

we liste

away fron the percy.

đf 5824-S*

S*6, 100-358916-148

IT November, 1960, Gus Hall, the General. Sacretary,

CPUSA, State

that @ bell who had been active with the

souchern Negro Committee was going to school to Lenin she

insurance businose but vas still activa in the CP. NY 694-55- 100-

358916-165

In July: 1902, Gus Hall soated that O'Dell was still

representing the CrUSA, was still on the National Committee,

Crusty & i was

doing

Martin Lucher King.

My 69445*, 100-358916-196

Although O'Doll is not Inorn to have attended CP

meetings since his election to the National Committee of the

CRISA In December, 1959, he has not made an official or publle

denial of his nembership in the CD. During an interview with

Bureau Agents In November, 1961, honover, O'Dell commented

that he has nothing to do with the CP. O'Dall appeared before

the Senate Internal Security Subconmittee in April, 1956, and

before the House Cormittee on Un-inerican Activities In July,

1958, and on both oceasions relied on the filth Amenineni

paiviloge against seli incrimination then questioned regarding

his CD membershiy and activities. SA FBI, 100-358916-178; SISS Record

100-358916-43 (549 Exhíbit) ;"Mobile

Register," 100-358916-119

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On 3/25/65 Claude Lightfoot, a Party National Vice

Chairman and Chairman of the Party's National Negro Commission,

was in sontac with O'Dell. They exchanged personal pleasantries

and arranged to meet together. Later that day Lightfoot was

observed by iureau Agents to meet with O'Dell In New York City.

(NY 2010-S*, NY let 3/31/65,

1006103-1299)

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CLARICE BENJAMIN JONES

Jones was born January 8, 1931, at Philadelphia,

Pennsy]vania. He attended Columbla University from 1949 to

1953 secelving a Bachelor Of Arts degrea and Boston Univeralty

Law School from 1956 to 1959 receiving a Bachelor of Laws

degree. He resides at 5505 Independence Avenue, Bronx,

New York, and is a partner in the law firm of Lubell, Lubell

and

Jones, 165 Broadway, New Yorl City. He de also General

Counsel, for the Gandhi Socdety for Human Rights, 15 Fast

10th Street, New York Cliy, an organization formed to lend

support to Martin Luther King, Jo, leader of the Southern

Christian Leadership Conference.

In 1955 Jones received an undesirable discharge

from the United States Army based on alleged subversive

actlvity in 1952-1953 and the fact that he refused io sign

a loyalty certilicate. On review and appeal, his discharge

was changed to "Zonorable." (100-407018) Serial 14, page 4)

source advised on September I3, 1962, that some

time during the period 1949-1953, he had attended "protest

rallles" which he believed were sponsored by the Labor

Youth League.

Suet, to 2107020, Sorted Do paro, or sort State Supreno

Court; 100-407013,

Tolson

Belmont

Moht -

Casper -

Callahan

Conrad -

DeLoach

Evans -

Gale .

Rosen

_WPJ: cad

(3)

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Clarence Benjamin Jones

A source who has furnished reliable information

in the past advised that jones had been a member of the

Labor Youth League and in & position of leadership in the

CONE, SOURCE

The Woor Youth League has been designated as

subversive pursuant to Executive Order 10450.

sources who have furnished reliable information

in the past have furnished information that during 1952 Jones

was active in the National student Conference for Argdemic

2xc0d0ip

renew

397-5 and H 060-5:100-107018-1

and 6)

An informant who has furnished reliable infoznation

in the past advised that Harvey Cohen, one of the organizers

and leaders of the National Student Conference for Acadenic

Freedom, iquality and Peace, had stated its objective was

to promote unity of student action, thereby enabling the

"Ift voice" to extend its influences. Cohen further stated

that the objective of the labor Youth league, membets within

Serial

that told te to cont to loy

627-3; 100407018

State Departnent ban on traved benine

9'Tool,

a sourco eardred in ay, 3002, one douse ear

Curtain.

source of information;

-..

100-407018,

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Clarence Benjamin Jones

In his capacity as General Counsal for the Gandhi

Society for Human Rights, Jones has been in frequent contact

with Stanely levison, who, secording to & source who has

furnished reliable information in the part, mas a secret

member of the Conmunist Party, USA as Of July, 1963, and

who contributes sunds to the Connunist Pazty on a regular

b2515.

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BAYARD RUSTIN

"astin was born larch 17, 1913, at West Chester,

Pennsylva ia. No studied at lilberforce University,

Cheyney & ate Teachers College, and the College of the

City of New York, but received no degree. He rosides at

340 West 28th Street, New York, New York. (100-158790-59 and 86)

The "New York Herald Tribune" issue of

August 14, 1963, page 7, coutained an article entitled

"Thur ond Agassle a Lander of March" wherein it is

stated that Bayard Rustin vas secretary to the Reverend

Martin Luther King, Jr., President of the Southern

Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), from 1956 to

•1960. According to & confidential source who has furnished

reliable information in the past, Bustin was the Assistant

secretary for the SCLC,

*100-158790-59. The above confidential

Manufacturers

HanOVeI

Sources been

rossin was

OI

50 0 0, 28

1963 g

karch on Washington and, according to "The New York

Times" isoue of february 4, 1964, directed the boycott 01

the New York schools "which was held on February 3, 1964.

"The New Yorks Times" issue of February 4, 1964, page 20,

column sir, contained a biography of Bayard Rustle.

*as of November, 1962.

Tolson

Belmont

Mohr -

Casper.

Callahan

Conrad

DeLoach

Evans -

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Rosen .

Sullivan

Tavel

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Bayard Bustin

According to the article, Rustin was then enployed as

Executive Sacretary of the War Reaisters League, described

as a group that eites philosophical and humanistic beliets

as its reasons for promoting pacifism. (100 158790-36, pg 2)

Rustin pleaded guilty in 1944 to an indietment

charging violation of the Selective Service Act of 1940

and was sentenced to three years' imprisonent. He was

conditionally released from prison on Jane 11, 1945.

In addition, it has been reported that at different times

auring the porivá isso iu i955, hustin nao artested tui

such charges as disorderly conduct, New York City; volating

local bus laws, Raleigh, North Carolina; and picketing the

Irench Imbassy, Washington, D. C. He was also arrested

with two other wen in January, 1953, at Pasadena, Californis,

on & vagraney lewd charge and entered a plea of guilty.

(FBI Identification

He was sentenced to serve 60 days in Jail. Recordao-29-158790-595

The "New York Herald Tribune" Issue of August 14,

1963, page 7, contains an

arcicle which states that in

answer to charges by senator Stron Thurmond, South Carolina

denocrat, Bayard Rustin admitted joining the Young Conmunist

Loague (YCL) in 1936. Rustin also reportedly stated that

ho broke completely with the YC, in June, 1941, after the

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Bayard Rustin

an.

Nazi attack on Russia and the YC's acceptance of racial

segregation'in the Armed forces. (100-158790-59, page 6)

The "Daily Worker" of February 25, 1957, contained

an article which stated that Bayard Rustin was one of

eight noncommunist observers at the 16ch National Convention

of the Communist Party, USA (CPUSA) held 18 Tobruary, 1957,

at New fork City. (100-158790-59, page 6)

According to informants who have furnished

reliable infornation in the past, at various times since

1958 Bayard Rustin has been in contact with Benjamin J.

Wavis, National Secretary of the CruSh, and has at times

sought Davis' advice. Rustin was also in contact with

Marvin Markman, & nenber of the New York District Staif

ELSURES

of the communist Party in October, 19636 CY 1869-5%

9/20/83;

2 11 Tạ C T23015, 10/29/83: 100-153790'

ser 67 andelferd Rustin net with Scanley Levison and

Clarence Jones at the Park Sheraton Hotel, 7th Avenue

and 5th Street, New York Cliy, on February 7, 1964. (Observed by

SAS Of FBI 100-158790-86

page 5)

As late as 1963, an Informant who has furnished

reliablo information in the pasi describod Stanley Lovison

as a secret member of the CPUSA,

(NY 694-54, 100-158790-86, PE 5)

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Bayard Rustin

According to a source who was in a position to

furnish reliable information, Clarence Jones was a leader

in the Lahor Houth League (LYL) about 1953 or i954. The

LYL has been designated as subversive pursuant to Execucive

CONF. SOURCE

Order 10450.

ALDErE bLOWn

Chairman, Columbia University LYL in

100-158790-86, page 6,

The "New York World Telegram and the Sun" Issue of

2/5/61 contained an article captioned "Boyeott Leader Rustin

is Guest at Soviet Party," The article stated:

"Bayard Rustin, cocedinator of lónday's school

boycott and lasi sumer's larch on lashington, attended

a private cocistall party last nagus ai ise suvici

Mission in the United Nations, 136 I. 67th Su.

"The party was a reception for a Soviet "peace

committee which has been touring the United States

for the last two weeks.

"The Russian delegation came here at the invitation

of the Committee for Nonviolent Action, a pacifisi

group in rhich Rustin has been active." (100-158790 Sub A)

Rustin was arrested 4/22/64 along with others partic-

ipating in a sil-in sponsored by CORE at the New York City

World's Fair, On 6/17/Gk he plead guilty to a disorderly

conduct charge and on 6/19/61 received a 30-day suspanded

sentence. (NY airtel and IHM 6/24/64, 100-158790)

7/9/64

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Rustin is now employed as Director of the A. Philip

Randolph Institute in New York City. According to an article

in "The New York Times," 3/12/65, this Institute's purpose is

basically educational.

(NY 4212-5*

100-158790-136)

7/26/65

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Bayard Rustin

A close associate of Rustin is Thomas David Kahn'

who sorved as Rustin's asaistant in connection with the

August 28, 1963; March on Washington, Kahn and Ruatin no

longer live together but they are apparently still

friends inasmuch as Kahn called Rustin on Aprl1 23, 1964,

to tell Rustin he just got out of jail. Kahn had reportedly

been imprisoned because of his participation in demonstra

tions at the Now York World'e Fair On April 28, 1964. As

of Septembor, 1960, Kahn was employed as & clert, by the

Conmittee to Defend Martin Iuther King, 312 West 125th

Street, New York City. (Pretext interview by SA Raymond Mohr,

9-14-60, Bufile 100-425266, Serials 23 and 38; NYlet 5-7-64;

Bufile

Kahn became a member of the Young Socialist

100-104-34)

League (YSL), the youth group of the Independent Sociallet

League (ISL), in August, 1956, and vas active in the YSi.

until dis dissolution In September, 1958. The ISI iS

described as a Martist novement in the July 14, 1958, isave of

"Labor Action," an official ISh publication.

In 1958 Kahn was in attendance in los Angoles,

California, at a nunber of functions of the Socialist

Workers Party which has been designated as subversive

pursuant to Erecutive Order 10450. (NY 1753-S, 100-425266-6;

LA 3732-S, LA 3983-S, LA 4015-S, 100-425266-15)

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Reverend Dr. Milton Arthur Galanison

DI. Galanison was born January 25, 1923, at

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He recedved Bachelor of ArtE

and Bachelor of Divinity degrees at lincoln Unlveralty,

& Masters degree at Princeton Theological Seminary and

& Doctors degree ¿rom Lincoln University in 1961. He

presently resides at 149% President Street, Brooklyn,

New Yoris, and is pastor of the Siloan Presbyterian Church,

260 Jelierson Street, Brooklyn, New Yorks, Galanison de

pasi President of the Brooklyn Chapter of the National

Association for the Advancement of Colored People and 26

Sounder and President of the Parente Workshop for Iqually.

He is also Chairman of the City-Wide Conmittee for Integrated

Schools, formed in August, 1965, the organization which

Sponsored the recent boyeotts of the New York City publie

schools. (100-440362-5)

Information has been developed indicating that

Galamison has been connected with the formation of & new

racial group Inown as ACT. (100-440326-7)

In 1953 Galamison's name was listed 26 one of

the Executive Comnittee of the Imergency Civil Liberties

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Reverend Dr. Milton Arthus Galanison

Committee and Galamison participated in the Bill of Rights:

**.

Conference hold on January 30, 1953, which was sponsored

by the Emergency Civil Liberties Committee. The Emergency

Civil Ilberties Cormittee has been cited as a front of the

Connunzat Party (CP) by the louse Committoe Oh Ul-American

Activities. (100-384660-36,37,44)

Galamison's name appeared on a list of

individuals endorsing the "Horld Peace Appeal," commonly

Enown as the "Stockholm Petition" in 1950, The "World

Peace Appeal" was part of the CP peace progran in tho

late

1940'5 and eariy 1950'a according iu a repuri vi the

Subversive Activitios Control Board. (100-361031-145, P. 74)

Galanison was to give & locture on February 23,

1961, sponsored by the Brooklyn Euma Lazarus Council and

was to speal at a meeting of the Brooklyn Cultural Committee

Enna Lazarus Fedoration held on January 8, 105%. The

Emma Lazarus Federation of Jewish Women's Clubs 1e

an organization which grew out of the Enma Lazarus

Division of the Jewish People's Fraternal Order of tho

International Workers Order. The Jewish People's

Fraternal Order and the International Workerg Order have

been designated as subversive pursuant to Exedutive Order

10450.

(100-400394-264, 565)

vanes rea

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Reverend Dr. Milton Arthur Galanison

A source who has furnished roliable information

In the past advised that on November 18, 1957, WIlliam I.

Patterson arranged to meet Galanison for the purpose or

discussing an amnesty campaign. A few days later Patterson

told the wire of Henry Winston that Galamiaon" had agreed

o the use of lie sue in the compalan sor amenty sex

lenty Winaton. (NY 2010-7 see 100-440326-5

"The Worker" Issue of September 24, 1961,

refers to Willian I. Patterson as Chairman of the

New York State CP. "The Worker" is an east coast

conmunist newspaper. An informant who has furnished

rollable information in the past advised that in suguet,

1961, Henry Minston was elected to the CPUSA National

Committee, the National Executive Comnittee and was also

elected Vice-Chairnan of the CPUSA. (CG(5824-S* See 100-140326-5)

According to information furnished by the

Bureau of Prisons, United States Department of Justice,

Galamison appeared at the Bugeau of Prisons on February 9,

1960, and made an appeal for the rolease of Henry vinston

who was at that time incarcerated solloning his conviction 10r

violating the Snith Act.

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Reverend Dr. Milion Arthur Galamison

According to information furnished by an

informant who vas funiched reliable informatton.n_the

SENSITIVE

past,

the ki bLand, at the suggestion attenerat

Frigid

secrotary o, the CPUsA, are considering Inviting Galamiton

to viait

gia as & guest of

or the soviet union Subsequently,

Pushn accordine to tals informant, in Decembor, 1569, 2art

received & nessage fron the soviets arating that an

"invitation for Galantion

VEnt the Soviet Union was

being extonded.

It does not appear, however,

Galamir on has ever received the invitation, NY-694-S* see

100=440326-3)

An article appearing In the April 5, 196% edition

of "The Now York Times" containe information indieating

Galamison and 30 others vere arrested on April 4, 1964, at

the entrance to the World's Fair grounds, New York City,

sor blocking trafile. The artiele also indicated Galanison

was chasged with disorderly conduet. (100-440326-7)

A source nho has furnished sellable information

In the past advised that Galemison was in contact with

Mike Davidow on March 9, 1964, at which tine Galanison told

Davidor that support vas gaining for the school boycott and that

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Reverend Dr. Milton Arthur Galanison

he (Galamison) had been meeting with Jesse Gray.

Mike Davido'is a current member of the New Yorks District

C Committ a and the New York Districe CP Board. Gray

is identi ied in subsequent pages of this nenorandum..

In October, 1963, Gus Hall, General Secretary

of the CPUSA, called for the formation of a new national

Harxist oriented youth osganization. After a series of

conferences, this organization was formed at a founding

convention in San Francisco, California, during the week

one if Jure 19-21, 1964, and

was gigan

thA name "H.E.B.

DuBois ClubSol America."

"CPUSA-Negro Question,

Cs 5824-3%, NYalrtel 5/21/64,

Communist

Influence in Racial Matters

stairtel

18-8"6 6 report she

FrEemat

heading

• "New York State-Wide Demonstration Against School

Segregation" Reverend Miiton A. Galamison made the

statement on lay 16, 1961, that he would like to speak

to the assembled youth at the above conference. It was

later learned that Galanison was the keynote speaker at

the founding convention of the above CP youth organization

held at Convent 102 Fall, 150 Golden Gate Avenua, San Francisco,

California. (NY 4408-S*, Nairtel "CPUSA-Negro Question,

Communist Influence in Racial Matters, IS-C," 5/21/64.

srtel 6/20/64 "Unsub (New Youth Organization to be formed

by the Cp in June, 1964), IS-C, " sins

2686-S2

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JESSE WIL JARD GRAY

Jesse Williard Gray is a Negro male born May 14, 1923,

at Tunica, Louisiana. He resides at 41-15 Vernon Boulevard,

Long Island City, New York, and is employed as Director of the

Conmunity Council on Housing, 300 West 12lst Street, New York,

New York. Since November, 1958, he has been engaged in

organizing tenants in the Harlem area of New York City. Gray

Is also Director of the Organization for Black Power (this

organization fully decribed elsewhere in this summary).

He has recently come into prominence in connection

with the Harlen rent strike in which tenants were organized

to refuse payment of rent until certain housing conditions

were corrected. He is also originator of "Bring a Rat to Court"

campaign whereby tenants were encouraged to bring a rat either

live or dead into court when eviction cases were being heard in

order to dramatize housing conditions. "The New York Times,"

12/31/63)

In connection with the "stall in" campaign at the

opening of the 1964 World's Fair in New York City, the

April 24, 1964, edition of the "New York Herald Tribune"

quotes

Gray as saying he had sent 20 cars but had held off on his

threat to show matthe opening ceremonies with live rats to be

turned loose in the crowd.

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Jesse Willlard Cray

Gray was reported during 1948 to have openly

admitted memberchip in the Communist Party (CP) at that

time.

He ' 15 employed as a boll captalu aboard the

"Hashl) ston" of the United Staies Lines operating out

sour

On December 14, 1951, & Sell admitted former

a? nember advised that Jesse Gray attempted to re-enlist

him into the CD wben both vere delegates to the 1949

National Maritine Undon Convention. (100-357847-24, page 8,

CONF SOURCE

A sell-adnited Co member during the approximate

period 2948 to 1950 advised thai Jesse Gray was a CO

organizer between the years 1950 and 1953. (100-357847-24, Dage 8,

Grady O'Cummings IXI)

Gray was screened by the United States Coast Guard

on February 22, 1951, as a securlty risk and his Seaman's

CONF. SOUACE

Hodder, Labor.

-Relations oil; attended a secret weting of the New forl

Moore HeCormack, Steanship Ilzes)

State-Harlem Regional Stal? of the CP on July 6, 1955. Fie

also attended an open meeting of the CP at 124 West 134ch

Street, New Work City, on June 29, 1955. The purpose of

the meeting was to resolve the issue of factionalisn

Tilsent

among Party people in Harlem. (100-357847-24, page %e

NY 732-3,

7/7/55 and 6/30/55)

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Jesse Milliard Gray

Jesse Gray was present at a nesting of the

Natlonal and State Board of the CP held in New Yorks City

on April 10, 195%. The puspose of this meeting was to

start a lund drive for the "ally Horter, " which was at

that time an east coast commist dally newspaper: (100-357847-32,

4/17/57)

146th Street, New York, New Yorks, Paul Robeson, Ji.,

announced that comrade Jesse Gray who vas in attendance

was to be a lulltime paid organizer of the Harlen Region

oe the dE.

Pinkans alen announced that he. Robeson, vas

to be the Educational Director of the

Herden Begion of

The meeting

was held on October 23,

the che

100031341-98

1957.

• page i70, intenant.

_10/30/57)

sease Gray attended a New Work County CP Comniêtee

Meeting On December 19, 1957, at 40 East 7th Street,

Rey York City. During the meeting Gray stated that too

many of "our Partys are afraid to Identlly themselves

with the internator focialist soverent and today "ye

don't have enor hatred for the bourgeois.e, (100-557046-58,

page three, NY

on ApriL, L900, desse tray was at that time

Regional Director Ki the Harien Region of the CP. (100-357847-42,

page lour, it CuonS, 4/1/30)

On Septenber 16, 1958, it was learned that

the leadership of the Harlem Begion of the CP had been

taxen over fron Gray by four other pronient members

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Josse Will2ard Cray

as he had not llved up to espectations as Director of the

Horien Begion and had accomlished very llttle during

his ténure. Eenjamin Davis, fi., Chairnan of the Now Yorls

State

co at that timo suld that Gray was & good contact man

But a poor erganizer, Gray had been ia charge of the

Banjomin Davls electlon campalgn in which Davis was running

for New Tork State Senator fron tho 21sü Senatorial District

of tew Yonts as the People's Rights Party (PBD) candidato.

The PRP has been designated by the Attorney Goneral of the

united Staves pursuane to lxecutive order 10050. Bavis did

aos obtain suificiont support to have hie nane placed on

the baliot.

Gray was officlally relleved of his duiles as

Regional Diractor of the Harlen Section o& the CD in

November, 1958, and was given Lour veele severance pay.

Howover, he did nos resign iron the co.

Josse dray was stlll & menber of the Harlem Region

CP Club on October 23, 1959.

On Tebruary 3, 1960, Jesse Gray appeared before the

House Connitüee on Ua-Anerican Actlvities at publio hearing

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Jesse Willlard Gray

In Hashington, D.C. He denied under oath that ke was

then a member of the CP and Involed the flith Amendment

In response to questions as to thether he had ever bees

& CP menber; he had been a Co menber "anytime in the

course of the last jear; or that he vas a nember "up

to 10 o'clock this norning," (100-357847, page 2)

On April 26, 1960, it was learned that Gray

had recently tried to obtain funds fron the CP to aid

him in operating the Lower Harlem Tenants Council. The

Party had refused to give him any money because it was

151t he was an opportunist and vas unstable. (100-357847-52)

On February 20, 1959, the Lover Harlen Tenants

Council of which jesse Gray was the Director was charac

terized as a "comunist broad front" which was being

used as a iront by the Cp with the goal of preparing

control. (100-357847-52, page

An individual who has Lurnished reliable

information in the past advised on January 24, 1964, that

according to 111liam Patterson, Chairman of the New Yorl

District CP, Jesse Gray is no longer a menber of the CP,

but is friendly so tho CP. (100-441513-4, page 3,

1587-S)

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In an article in "The New York Times" of

july 20, 190k, captioned "'Guerrilla War' Urged in Harlem,"

it was said that in his speech the preceding day during

racial acnonstrations jesse Gray had called for 100

skilled black "evolutlonaries who were ready to die in

order to correct what Gray called the police brutality in

Marion. According to the article, Gray said "There's only one

thing that can correct the sicuation, and that's guerrilla

(Memo and letter 7/25/64 to White House re CIRM) .

varfare."

In his position as one of the leaders of the racial

demonstrations during July, 1964, Jesse Gray was one of the

individuals served with an injunction to prevent further demon

(Meno and letter

strations in the Faxlen area of New York City, 7/29/64 to White

House re CIRM)

On 12/8/64 Gray spoke before approxinately 600

students and faculty members at Miams University, Oxford,

01810. During this talk Gray described hinsell as a "blac

(Jack Kingery,

Security Police, Miami University.

communist."

100-3-114-556)

Cuffin: e

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JAMES ARTHUR BALDHIN

".

James Arthur Baldwin, Negro novelist and writer, was

born August 2. 1924, In New Tork City and was educated in the

New York Cit public schools, He lived in Paris for some time

but present: Y maintains an apartnent at 470 West Ind Avenue,

New York, Nor Vork.. (62-108763-18)

Baldwin has become increasingly active in recent

months in the Negro civil rights movement and has made

utterances advocating a racial policy of a mobilized Negro

community and has made statements of an inflammatory nature.

The fun 3, 1963, Issue Of "Newsweek" magazine contained an

article reporting on a meeting between Baldwin and Attorney

General Robert Kennedy held May 24, 1963, in New York City.

The article states that Baldwin when interviewed stated "he

(Attorney General Kennedy) was suxprised to hear there were

Negroes who vouldn't fight to free Cuba when they can't be

freed thenselves." The "Miami News" of June 30, 1963, reported

that Baldwin warned that there are a lot of angry" young

people among his race and their tempers are wearing thin and

the self-control nich Negro integrationists use in their

non-violence campaign for equality is reaching the breaking

point.

Baldwin further was reported as stating that

obatruction to President Kennedy's civil rights legislation

•1938 •

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JAMES ARTHUR BALDMIN

"1 .

In Congress could well ba the spark to touch off widespread

rioting. On Novenber 6; 1963, the "Washington Dally News"

contained an article which stated that Baldwin, at a civil

rights conference held at Moward University on November 5,

1963, made several veiled hinte of iuture trouble. He vas

quoted as saying "I wonder how long we can endure...stand and

not fight back. " He also said he lnew of "many... members of

my own lamily who would think nothing of picking up arus

tomorrow." (62-108763-18)

Beldwin has been associated with several Connunist

Party front organizations. In April, 1960, he was a sporsor

Of the Fair Play for Cuba Conmittee and in October, 1961, was

one of the sponsors of the Monroé Defense Committee. He was

a'sponsor of a rally to abolish the House Un-Auerican Activities

Conmittee held in April, 1961, under the suspices of the

: New Yori Council to Abolish the House Un-American Activities

Committee. (62-108763-19)

Recently the National Committee to Abolish the

Houso Un-American Activities Committee published a pamphlet

designed for nationwide circulation in which Baldwin urges

abolition of the House Un-American Activities Committee, calling

It "one of the most sinister facts of our national life."

(Washington Report by Fulton Lewis, JX., for June 5, 1964)

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JAMES ARTHUR BALDWIN

According to & United Press International dispatch

which appeared in the "lashington Post and Tines Herald" ox

March 5, 1964, Baldvin vrote in'izvestia"' an official publication

of the soviet Government, that "chere are no mords to describe

the full horror of the life 01 American Negroes." fè also

stated in this article In "izvestid' that "only the nost radical

and far reaching changes in American society" can improve the

Negroes" condition and that "it is absolutaly clear that white

Americans simply do not want to bring these changes into

existence. * (62-108763-4)

In recent months Baldwin has had considerable contact

with members of the Communist Party, USA, On January 2, 1964,

Hunter Pitts O'Dell, tho is previously nentioned in this

document, contacted Baldwin and made arrangements to neet at

ELSUR

Baldwin's apartment on January 3, 1964, (62-108763-25; NY 4171-3*)

O'Dell and Baldwin again met on Hay 22, 1964, 40

discuss Baldwin's play "Blues

for Ir, Charle," which was then.

subscribes to "Treedonways" magazine which is self-described as

"a quarterly review of the legro freedon noveneni." A source

has advised that "Freedonways" vas set up for the Communist

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JAMES ARTHUR BALDHEN

!

Party, USA, by Janes Jackson, & wember of the Cormunist Perty,

USA, National Conmittee: Baldwin vas also scheduled to

participate in a Freedonways Torus to be hald in Harlen in

January, 1964. The Harlen Freedonways forun wes reportedly

NY 694-5*)

INFORMANT

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WILLIAM LID EDTON, JR.

Epton was born January 17, 1932, in New York City.

He is a high school graduate, is married to Beryl Elizabeth

Epton and they have two children, a son born in 1955 and a

daughter born : 1959. Epton is employed as the Harlen

Organizer of the Progressive Labor Party, 336 Lenox Avenue,

New York Cil, and resides in Apartment 15K, 1420 Amsterdam

Avenue, New york City.. He served in the ü. S. Army from

September 26, 1952, until July 21, 1954, being honorably dis-

charged as a private. He received the Korean Service Medal

with two bronze service stars and the Presidential Unit Citation.

(100-432251-1 and 50)

According to sources who have furnished reliable

informavion in the past, Epton, In 1959, was approved IOr

Communist Party membership by the New York County Communist Party.

He was active in Communist Party activities primarily in the

Harlem Region from 1959 through 1962. He joined the Progressive

Labor Movement in 1962, participated in the activities of this

group during 1963 and during that same year was the Progressive

Labor candidate for City Councilman at Large for the Borough of

Manhattan. In 1963, he attended meetings of the Caucus of

Communist Party members in the New York Chapter of the Negro

American Labor Council. (New York LHN 5/1/64) (100-432251)

"The New York Times," city edition, April 20, 1965,

Page 27, reported that a new party of "revolutionary socialism"

was formally founded on April 18, 1965, under the name of

Progressive Labor Party. The Progressive Labor Party was described

as an outgrowth of the Progressive Labor Movement. Its officers

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vere identified as Milton Rosen, New York, President, and

William Epton of New York and Mort Scheer of San Francisco,

Vice Presidents. According to the article, the Progressive

Labor Movemen • was founded in 1962 by Rosen and Scheer after

they were ex alled from the Communist Party, USA, for following

the Chinese Communist line. (100-432251-50)

A flier issued in the name of the Harlem Defense

Council requested all persons to join a demonstration on July 25,

1964. The flier states that black people of Harlem have .

historically been terrorized by the police department and sets

forth demands to partially alleviate these conditions. One of

these dumands states, "Our constitutional rights to defend our

selves by any means necessary." (LHM 7/25/64 furnished WH, 100-3-116)

A temporary restraining order dated July 25, 1964,

states that on July 18, 1964, at about 4 p.II., at Lenox Avenue,

alid llthStreet, Willian Epton and others publically announced

an intention to commit illegal acts to disrupt the public peace

and to incite a riot. This order contains a supporting affidavit

Which states that a transcript of Epton's statements on July 18,

1964, contained in part the following;"Il ve're going to be free,

and we will not fully be free until we smash this state completely

and totally. Destroy and set up a new state of our own choosing

and our own liking...and in that process of smashing this state,

we're going to have to kill a lot of these cops, a lot of these

judges and we'll have to go up against their army. We're going

to organize our own militia and our own army." The supporting

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affidavit of Assistant Chief Inspector of the New York City

Police Department, Sanford D. Garelick, also states "Reports

furnished to me by members of the police department established

that Mr.

Epton, •at a meeting held at 336 Lenox Avenue, on duly 19,

by the Progressive Labor Movement, stated that the defendants

would seek to create incidents on a side street, cause the police

to deploy their forces from the Avenue; and then assault the police

by throwing missiles and bottles filled with inflammable and

destructive substances. Mr. Epton also stated that "block captains"

would be available to instruct individuals as to the preparation

of these weapons." (Enclosure to NY airtel 7/28/64 entitled

"CIRM, IS-C" (100-3-116)

The'New York Daily News" issue o1 July 10, 1904, ju

an article captioned "City Rights Chiels Join to Arrest Riots,"

relates that the demonstration held July 25, 1964, had been

masterminded by Willlam Ipton, an admitted connunist, who heads

. both the Progressive Labor Movement and the Harlem Defense

Counci]. Ipton, according to the article, vas intent on defying

the ban against the demonstration and when he showed up at

4:25 p.M., at West 116th Street to launch the protest, he was

promptly arrested on charges of disorderly conduct. Epton was

subsequently released on $500 bail on each of two counts of

disorderly conduct and unlawful assembly. (IHM 7/27/64, 100-3-116)

The "Herald Tribune," New York City daily newspaper,

late city edition, on August 6, 1964, states in part that

N'1lliam Epton, & self-proclaimed connunist and leader of Harlen's

Progressive Labor Movement, was indicted on August 5, 1964, for

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advocating the violent overthrow of the New York State

Government. Epton was booked on a charge of advocating criminal

anarchy.

(100-432251-36)

According to the August 14, 1964, issue of "The

New York Times," late city edition, Page 24, Epton pleaded not

guilty on August 13, 1964, to the charge of criminal anarchy

for allegedly uiging the overthrow of the State Government during

the race riots in Harlem.

(100-432251-36)

The criminal axarchy chargalagainst Willian Epton was

dismissed on June 7, 1965, and Epton was rearrested on the same

date and charged with riot, conspiracy to riot, advocacy of

criminal anarchy and conspiracy to advocate criminal anarchy.

He was released on $10,000 bail. (100-432251-50)

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The july 26, 1964, Issue of the "Evening Star,"

a daily Washington, D. C., newspaper, contained an article

entitled "Harlen Hit Old Ioo-Police," It quotes 1181lan

Iptor, New York Chairman of the Progressive Labor lovement,

as stating "This is a connunist organization.,

communist. Since the rioting and our call for help.

ve've had maybe 300 volunteers. We'll work with any

grOUp In Harlem, Black Nationalists, Black Muslins ox

anybody else where we agree on issues."

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EXTIBIT NUISES &

Photogroph of Stanley Levison,

Clarence Jones and Hartin Luther King, J.;

Togethez, November 20, 1963

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IXEZBIT NUNISAR 3

Photographs of Martin Luther King, Jr.,

Wyatt I. Walker and Dolores Shelley,

Rogether, February 25, 1964

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