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================================================== Page 1 ================================================== File # (2_Il637S Serial Scope: 1366 1367 1369 Thu /374 8i898ba 4ra8r TFS JSFF 288a 1379 ecords ColectionA2t 9i 992 [44 33372 07 ONel GaceELC EEENEDALD D3L1RLZDZ6 138/ 71241343 [Hoos [Ycvx [402 , [403 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 1 137/ 1384 Page ================================================== Page 2 ================================================== OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL WASHINGTON, D.c: 20530 FEB 1 9 1976 To : John A_ Mintz, Assistant Director Lelgal Counsel Division Federal Bureau 0f Investigation FROM: Steven K. Blackhurst Assistant Special Counsel fdr SoaalCq Intelligence Coordination SUBJECT: SSC Request Dated February 19, 1976 Attached is a letter from the SSC dated February 19 , 1976 _ Please arrange for an appropriate responge MDR (b ALLYEINNMOENNTION CONTAINE E7z3 TerrQIWT: ALnluHll ST-1O1 "REC-sU p2 - //6395-_ Data CD FEB 28 1976 Eenclosure cc : Paul Daly Led I2 3o-5P 8 NWv EE88AR3Zcld-0729578 Page 2 1403 N aevolution 0 ================================================== Page 3 ================================================== 1 9 TO : John 4, Mintz , Asgistant Director Legal Counsel Division Federal Bureau 0 f Investigation FROM: Steven K. Blackhurst As8f8tant Special Counsel for Intelligence Coordination SU3JECT: SSC Requeet Dated Februery 19 1976 Attached ic 2 letter fron the SSC dated February 19, 1976 . Pleage arrange for an appropriate responge. MDA Ib ALLEZILZOEYATORCQLDR S:6222Aplehl cc: Paul NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 3 1976 FEB Daly ================================================== Page 4 ================================================== FRANK CHURCH, IDAHO, CHAIRMAN JOHN G. TOWER; TEXAS, VIcE CHAIRMAN PKILIP'A. IIART, KICH. KOWARD H: DAKER, ZNN: WALTER F, MONDALE; MINN: DARRY GOLDWIATER; ARIZ. "ALTCR p. KUDDLESTON, XY: ChARLES MC C. MathiAS, Jr:, MD. ROBERT MoRGait, N.c. RICHARD $. SCHWEIKER, PA. GARY HART, Colo: @Ilnited States Benate WILLIAMG. MILLER, STAFF DIRECTOR FREDERICK A. 0. SCHWARZ, JR;, CHIEF COUNSEL CURTIS R: SMOTHERS , MINORITY COUNSEL SELECT COMMITTEE TO STudy GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH RESPECT To INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (PURSUANT To 5. RES- :1, S4TH CONGRES8) WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 February 19 , 1976 Michael E_ Shaheen , Jr., Esq . Special Counsel for Intelligence Coordination Office of the Deputy Attorney General U, S _ Department of Justice Washington _ 1 D_ C. 20530 Dear Mike: The Select Committee requests delivery of cer- tain materials pertaining to the Secret Army Organization and the role of an FBI informant therein, which materials have been identified to the FBI Mr _ Sam Bouchard of the Committee staff_ Sincerely, Q-t Eli John T_ Elliff Director Domestic Intelligence Task Force Ib 9 110 AILGEI WWTORMATION CONMINBD DE EeaAlmlel F 6a-1/639s-_ 1423 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 4 by MD R [Da 5" 8 8 RzmS 3 NiCSUZE ================================================== Page 5 ================================================== OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL WASHINGTON, Dc: 20530 J FEB 1 7 1976 5 # TO : Jehn A = Mintz, Assistant Director egal Counsel Division ederal Bureau of Invegtigation FROM: Steven K= Blackhurst 3 0 Assistant Special Counsel for 0 Intelligence Coordination 8-z-l SUBJECT: SSC Letter Dated February 17. 1976 0 Attached 18 a letter from the SSC indicating that the Committee will make available for review by persons from the Department those draft reports 4 which relate to activities the Department _ The Purpose 0 f that review would be to identify any Xj Pofesififvcid: azafE repofes ereblees Reeseitl} ;heeddyffofe- review. 2 Please designate appropriate Persons from the X Bureau to review these reports and to advise the Committee as to classification or similar problems #sl Jee assbvteesC ml( Tr Q 3 Aythet hsm aabriseel Mi{s 3 b 2-/l6395- MDR Ib eo FEB 26 1976 4zarNoNOorNTAMNMD_ Ea 1 Em4N9TGA Eriu ONCLA3613115 Lm Iehl cc: Paul Daly 'Vr 6 MAR ? VECAL NW 88608 Docld: 12389578 Page 5 by Iosk Oc-deorsey FLC 34Kdi 8 2rrell~ "Yadati elled enea @eeorm Ez REC-50 sSC (NBLOsurE ST;J01 02 Sdved Var Er dab Woula { Fn-o Qenely= Sent 1///76 pce SSC 5-Tm . atatic nrlc aler _ ~Au aevolutiov_ "'sors, 4-0 ================================================== Page 6 ================================================== TO: John 4_ Mintz, Asoistant Director Legal Coungel Division Federal Burcau of Investigation FROM: Steven K. Blackhurst Assistant Special Coungel for Intelligence Coordination SUBJECT : SSC Letter Dated Fcbruary 1721926 Attached io a letter fron the SSc indicating that the Committee will make available for review Pergong fron the Department thoge draft reports which relate to activities the Department . The Purpose of that review would be to identify any classification or oiuilar Problcns in the draft re- Ports _ Two draft rcporto are Presently rcady for roview. Pleage designate ePpropriate pergong from Ehe Bureau to revien these roportg ad to advise the Committee 28 to clasgification or siniler prob leng . I6 ULIZGZOE UE0YCQHCNLT@ @EZEZAall D4r BY_ cc; Paul Doly NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 6 by by MDr ================================================== Page 7 ================================================== FRANK CKURCH, IDAKO, CHAIRMAN JOHN G. TOWER; TCXAS, VICE CHAIRMAA PHILIP A. HART , MICH: HOWARD H: BAKER, TENN: WALTER F: MONDALE; MINN: BARRY GOLDWATER, ARIZ . wALTER D: KUDDLESTON, KY: CHARLES MC C. MATHIAS, MD. ROBERT MORZAN, N,c: RICHARD $. SCHWEIKER , PA: GARY HART, Colo. Allnitea States Genate WILLAM G. MilleR; STAFF DIRECTOR FREDERICK ^. O. SCHWARZ, JR", CHIEF COUNSEL CURTis R: SMOTHERS, MINORITY CQUNSEL SELECT COMMITTEE TO STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH RESPECT To INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (PURSUANT To S. RES: 21, S4TH CONGRESS) WASHINGTON,D.C. 20510 February 17 , 1976 Michael Shaheen, Jr Counsel Office of Professional Responsibility Department of Justice (Room 4313) Washington 9 D.C. Dear Mike: This will confir our telephone conversation con- cerning the procedure whereby we will make available to you or Jour" designee = copies of draft reports relating to the Justice Department As we discussed , the pur- pose is SO that any classification (or other such problems e.&-' the identity of informers) which may be inadvertently raised in our reports can be identified. The first two drafts relating to the FBI are ready _ are: 1_ "The Use of Informers in FBI Domestic MI Investigations" ; and 2 "Domestic CIA and FBI Mail Opening Programs" (Substantial portions of which relate to the FBI . ) I would appreciate it if someone very promptly could con- tact Frederick D Baron, my assistant {224-1746) > who will arrange the details: f location and time for the review. Sincerely yours MDR Ik Frederick derick 4Z A Schwarz Jr ATLIRIWEZORMATIOICONTATNVED EfszHlexu Receive D FEB 17 1976 6z-Il639-14 gTITsTIl NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 7 JR" They S41n2 MQLL ELCSUAE ================================================== Page 8 ================================================== MpA Ib February 12, 1978LLINFORMATIONCONTAINED William E: awrence DAREIX 142FB2nula _ BY 414 Sulgg_Rine-Larg-Drive Spruce Ptnes Notth Ceroling28777- Dear Bu: SenalA 3fm Thank you very much-for_tbe-two-letterg JOU sent to Jim Adamg about the: remarke made by Senator Morgan: I have geed him briedly gince he made these remarkg and plaa to gee him next week again to talk Over the reagon for these remarkg at B0m0 length: Ag noted in his regponse t0 you, apparently he bas come t0 this feeling a9 @ result 08 te go-called ' unchallenged"" matters which he hag had rerorted to hlm a9 a member 0f the Zenate Select Committee: It i9 true that e0me mistakeg 0f the Bureau were brought out, but the Over-all periormanca 0f the Bureau hag, 28 you aid, been well above that which cauld even ba expected 0f u3 and cer- tainly has been most coatributory t0 te ealety 0f mig nation troughout the years} To categorize us a3 "rotten to the COre" and to Idlcate that we are a great threat to the United States 08 migs the mark tremendously and are completely wIthout foun- datlop; I will: 80 inform but apparently ba bas made up 1 his mind and there Is Httle Hkellhood tnat we will nave a 23 a copvert;> Assoc- Dir. Again, thank you and [ hope that you persist_in: Dep. AD Adm:: edorta t0 come to our sugport when Our credibility has beet Dop: AD Inxb Asst. Dir.: ettackecfs Admin. 6z-I1639=.14/00Yic L3 Comp: Syst. Exr. Affairs NOT RECORDED Sbacerely , Files & Com. Gon. Inv. 46 APR 14 1978 5 | CLaxeuce_ 1976 Idert. Inxaftis_ 3eosw 8nanl7> Loborotory CMK:EDM (3) Logal Coun. QA kade for Corres: Picn- & Zval: Copy Spec . Inv. and Section Troining Telepaone Rm. MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNXQal; wr GPO i075 0 59+-220 Dirocter Ses AwAes8RR sJGd 93784page & MV Li? 53 T Iale 4Wom5e, him, Youtou REC QRICIRAL 2r (RITIALC -] QandiGurs . 797689378" ================================================== Page 9 ================================================== OPTiONAL fORM No. 10 S010-106 MAY 1962 EDition GsA GEN: ReG, No. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Assoc. Dir Memorandum ADec ] Ir : Admian; Comp: Syst. Ext. Affairs TO Mr J B _ Adams DATE:February 12 1976 Filos & Com. 1 Gen. Inv. Idont. FROM Inspoctlon Legal Counse Intoll. ~abolitgz Planl& Evol. SUBJECT SENSTUDY 75 Spec: Inv. Training Telephone Rm. Director Sec'y The memorandum of W_ '0 _ Cregar to Mr _ W . R. Wannall captioned as above and dated February 6 1976 briefly_reviewed a speech made on the floor Zf Ehe Uwt Senate by Senator Frank Churcn _ The speech was; entitled "Government Adherence to Ehe Law A Call For a Temporary 11 Special Prosecutor on Intelligence_ Abuses This memoran- dum_stated the subiect_ Qf 2_ ~special_procecutor wouTd be the subject of 2 gepazaEe memorandum prepared by the Office of Legal Counsel As you may recall in a November 28_ MJm+n 1975= memorandum from the Director FBf to Ene Assistant_Attorney "General "Office_of Legislative AffaTrs captioned 'Watergate Aanet Reofganization and Reform Act of 1975 S. 495 94th Congress= Lst Session _ , " we deferred to theDepartment the question of whether there shoula ~uu be a Special prosecutor as envigionea by that bili On_Fridey February 6 _ 1976 _ the_Attorney General of the United States testified before_the_Senate Government_Operations Committee The Attorney General stazed he did not agree with Senator Church 8 zoposal Ehat a special_progecutor_should be IEppointed to investigate past activities of the CIA and_ the RECOMMENDATION ST-101 REC-50 2 {395" For information Mr Wannall 2v Mr 'Cregar IFEB 84 1 Mr _ Moote 0# Mr _ Daly Mr Miller MOR Ib JDM:mcz ALL INFORMATIONCONTAINED (8) nc BAREI [4E3paM ByY kv 8 4 MAR 1 1976 NW88GQB_Docld: 32989578 9 Dep: 140 & 7y / Eksde 197'84^ Mr _ Leehp Page ================================================== Page 10 ================================================== PLAINTEXT TELETYPE NITEL 2-23-76 1 Mr Walsh 1 Mr Mintz 1 Mr Wannall TO S BOSTON WDR Wb Mr _ Cregar Mr _ Hotis FROM DIRECTOR FBI ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED 1 Mr Daly HEREIN SEN TUDY 75 DATEE 15 Z Se1nkl BY REBUCAL 2-23-76 _ THE SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE HAS REQUESTED THAT SA FRANCIS T . LEONARD BE MADE AVAILABLE IN WASHINGTON D . C _ ' ! FOR INTERVIEW BY THAT COMITTEE ON 2-25-76 . THE INTERVIEW WILL CONCERN HIS KNOWLEDGE OF THE BUREAU S INVESTIGA TION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING , JR . THE SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE AND STANLEY DAVID LEVISON SA LEONARD SHOULD ARRANGE TO ARRIVE IN WASHINGTON FREc-38 TIME TO [ic395-13*3 62 BRIEFED BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGAL COUNSEL DIVISION 20 FEB 24 1976 AND INTELLIGENCE DIVISION AT 9:00 A.M_ 2-25-76 , IN YCOeraL BUREAU Of INVEuc4LE #35 ROOM 3658 , JEH BUILDING . SI 404 SOMMUNICATIONS SECTION FEH2? 1976_ Personnel File SA Francis T_ Leonard Jopol TeLetype NOTE : Michael Epstein, Senate Select Committee staff Assoc . Dir . Dep. AD Adm. member made the request for the interview of Leonard Dep. AD Inv. This communication will serve as approval for the waiver Asst. Dir:: of existing employment agreement signed by SA Leonard for Admin. Comp. Syst. purposes of this interview Referenced phone; call; alerted Ext, Affairs ASAC' Richara Strain_ of this request. Files & Com. Gen. Inv. EB $3 v 03 6 16 Ident. Ins pection Intell_ Loboratory Plan. & Eval, PVD (10) Spec. Inv_ Troining Y6m1 Legal Coun. Telephone Rm. Director Sec'Y MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT GPO 1975 569 88608 [ecldi2989578 Page 10 na N SEvEFDL :dkg T4ye ================================================== Page 11 ================================================== Mr, J_ As Mintz (1 4 Mr. P. V Daly) PLAINTEXT TELETYPE NITEL 1 7 Mr. W_ R. Wannall TO SAG SALT LAKE CITY FEBRUARY 23, 1976 FROM @DIRECTOR FBI (62-116395) 4 Mr . JS G. Deegan 5 m Mr. W _ 0_ Cregar 0 Mr . T_ J. McNiff SENSFUDY 75. REBUTEL MAY 2, 1975. TH SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE (SSC) HAS REQUESTED THAT J FORMER SPECIAL AGENT (SA) STEVEN L. CHRISTENSEN BE MADE AVAIL- ABIE FOR STAFF INTERVTEW CONCERNING HIS KNOWLEDGE OF TAE 3 SECRET ARMY ORGANIZATION _ BUREAU RECORDS INDICATE LAST KNON 8 ADDRESS FOR THIS FORMER EMPLOYEE TO BE POST OFFICE BOX 2, KANOSH, UTAH . SAC OR ASAC , SALT LAKE CITY , IS REQUESTED TO PERSONALLY CONTACT FORMER SA CHRISTENSEN AND ADVISE HIM OF SSC DESIRE TO 4 1 INTERVIEI HT. HE SHOULD BE ADVISED THAT , IF SSC INITIATES 1 CONTACT , FORMER SA CHRISTENSEN BEFORE CONSENTING TO INTERVIEW 4 SHOULD CONTACT BUREAU S LEGAL COUNSEL DIVISION By COLLECT CALL To BE ADVISED OF HIS RIGHTS , THE PARAMETERS ~OF THE PROPOSED REc-5o INTERVIEW AND TO SECURE A RELEASE FROM HIS CONF= FIDENTIALI? Assoc. Dir. AD Adm. AD Inv. F{3 %} JJ73 Asst. Dir:: Admin. SAN DIEGO (AIRMAIL) EonPAffzirs Feozel @urzaU 0f INVESTICATZ V 2M1 Files & Com. COMMUNICATIONS SECTION Gen. Inv. TJM:lhb /hb Ident. Inspection (9) FE8231876 SEE NOTE PAGE 2 Intell: Laboratory FiSTipe S30a41 Logal Plan. & Eval: Spec. Training Telephone Rm. Director Sec'y MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT GPO 1975 0 N8E86EEBo2id37975578 Page 11 S1jQ Dep. Dop. Comp. Coun. Inv. 594 28 ================================================== Page 12 ================================================== PAGE TTO 62-116395 ACREEMENT _ HEADQUARTERS SHOULD BE ADVISED BY TELEETYPE AFTER FORMER CHRISTENSEN HAS BEEN CONTACTED IN LINE [ITH THE ABOVE INSTRUCTTONS IF THIS FORMER EMPLOYEE NO LONGER RESIDES IN THE SALT LAKE CITY TERRITORY OR IS TEMPORARILY ATTAY , A LEAD, FOLLOFING 'TE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS , SHOULD BE SENT 'T0 APPROPRIATE OFFICE IEDIATELY MITH A COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION DESIGNATED FOR HEADQUARTERS _ COPY ATRMATLED T0 SAN DIEGO _ NOTE: Referenced Bureau teletype 5/2/75 was a general instruction to all SAC' s concerning the SSC inquiry into this Bureau soperations and this Bureau S cooperation with that body , Former SA Christensen Was the handling Agent for former Bureau informant Howard Berry Godfrey 9 who furnished this Bureau considerable information concerning the Secret Army Organization (SAO) Bureau investigation of the SAO has recently been receiving considerable publicity in the San Diego press. NWV 88608 Docld: 32989578 Page 12 SH ================================================== Page 13 ================================================== OPTIONAL FQRM NO. 10. s010-106 1962 'JDITioN GSA GEN: REG , No. ?7 Assoc. Dir. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT 1 _ Mr . J.B , Adams AD Adm. AD Inv. Memorandum 2 4 Mr . J. 4. Mintz (1 Mr .Asst. Dir:: Hotis) Admin. 1 ~ Mr . W. R. Wanna 1l Comp: Syst. Ext. Affairs TO Mr _ W _ Wannal1W DATE: 2/17 /76 Files & Com. Gen. Inv. Ident. Mr _ R. L. Shackelford pectiod FROM R_ L, 8 ackelford ~ Mr . J. G_ Deegan Intell. Mr _ S _ Mignosa Loborotory 1 - Mr # J_ Cassidy Soc: & Evol SUBJECT: SENSTUDY 75 Mr _ 0_ Cregar Training Mr T_ J_ McNiff Legal Coun. Telephone Rm. Director Sec' y PURPOSE To advise that Senate Select Committee (SSC) Executive Session was held on 2/13 /76 } where the role of the FBI in past "domestic intelligence investigations IT as well as the role that the FBI should play in intelligence typc investigations 0f domestic subversive organizations in the future was discussed 8SC recuested copy of instructions sent to field by FBIHQ regarding Privacy Act matters which has a bearing on investigations 0f domestic groups DETAILS : Reference is made to Cregar to Mr Wanna 11 memorand dated 2/9/76 , concerning SSC Executive Session held on 2/6 /75 at which time it was decided that an additional Executive Session would be held at 2 future date, regarding "domestic intelligence Ii investigations _ An SSC Executive Session was held froi approzimately 10:55 a .m. , until 12:45 p . m . , 2/13/76 Representing the SSC were Chief Counsel Frederick A 0_ Schwartz Jr 2 who acted as Chairman, John Elliff 2 Mark and Michael Epstein No U.8 Senators were present Gitepatitopz 'esentatives offering testimony were Assistant Director IExEBSSU 2253165345-43941 Inspector-Deputy Assistant Director Section Chiefs Joseph G_ Deegan and Robert L. Shackelror Ofutas 0on3ar the Intelligence Division and Inspector John B. Hotis Legal Counsel Division_ 2 FEB 24 1976 At the outset 0f the Session, Mx Schwartz explaiied that this was a continuation of the Executive Session on 2/6 /76 in an effort to assist the SSC in drafting legislation outlining the Bureau s responsibility for doestic intelligence investiga- tions which goes beyond cxminal investigations He noted that at the closing of the past Ezecutive Session, Mr Shackelford had stated the Communist Party, USA (CPUSA) 62-116395 MDR Ile CONTAINED ALL INFORMATION Mnletc GJL:rsm Hereine IBpa BY (11) DATE CONTINUED T OVER 8 4 FEB 2 5 1976 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 13 #MaY Dep. Dep: Ins Qs ================================================== Page 14 ================================================== Memorandum to Mr . W. R. Wanna 11 Re : Senstudy 75 62-116395 and the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) had been involved in planning or organizing numerous large demonstrations in the country and he desired to continue this discussion. A list of major demonstrations with resulting damages and arrests which Occurred in the U.8_ during the past ten years involving subversive groups was furnished by Mr Shackelford _ A discussion followed regarding the role of the FBI in gathering int elligence information concerning the demonstratiors {as well as the dissemination Of the information which had been obtained . Mr Schwartz questioned the authority of the FBI in investigating infiltrated groups such 2s the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC) and the Peoples Coalition for Peace and Justice (PCPJ) even though both groups were either dominated or Influenced: by the CPUSA or the SwP_ A discussion then followed as to what effect the enactment of the Privacy Act has on the investigation by the FBI of domestic subversive groups . A request was made concerning instructions which have been sent to the field by FBIHQ concerning this matter_ The Bession then turned to investigetion 0f extre mist groups and the use of informants in these groups to obtain advance information to prevent acts of violence-_ Specific cases of this type were read into the record by Mr Deegan _ Mr Gitenstein questioned the authority of the Bureau to place informants into these extremist groups without the ingredient 0f violence present _ This Executive Session was adjourned at approximately 12 :45 p.m_ and no request was made at that time for another Executive Session OBSERVATIONS : From statements made by Mr Schwartz and other SSC staff members present , with the possible exception of Mr Mark Gitenstein, it appeared that these individuals continue to be opposed to legislation authorizing Bureau investigations in t he domestic intelligence area unless the threat of violem e is imminent Mr Gitenstein in his discussion concer 'ning the use 2 T NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 14 ================================================== Page 15 ================================================== Memorandum to Mr _ W . R. Wanna 11 Re : Senstudy 75 62-116395 of informants in extremist groups a ppeared to want to include in the record acts of violence which have been prevented because of infiltration by informants in these groups It does appear 1 therefore that he may be more favorably inclined towards the Bureau 'S position in these matters RECOMMENDA TION: That the SSC Unit Intelligence Division communicate 'with a member of the SSC staff regarding Privacy Act material 2 nd/or instructions desired by the Committee PL Ru 3 NWV 88608 Docld:32989578 15 WQ) Page ================================================== Page 16 ================================================== 1 t Mr _ J. B. Adams 2 8 Mr. J. A_ Mintz (1 Mr_ J_ B Hotis) Ile Ator/ly ererai - /3 90 1 ~ Mr. W. R_ Wannall The Attorney Ceneral Decenber 19, 197p 3 #L Director, FBI 1 Mr. D. W_ Moore 8 L Mr. H. E. Helgeson Mr. W. 0_ Cregar 8 7 U , S . SENATE SELECT CCMITTEE 1 Mr . J. G. Deegan 4 ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC) Mr . T_ J_ Seabaugh 3 1 1 Mr. J_ D Powell 8 8 I 3 ] This is to call to your attention 2 most serious 6 breach of the confidentiality that must be afforded the 332 material and infornation that this Bureau has furnished to 83 O the U . S. Senate Select Comnittee on Intelligence_ Enclosed @ 8 883 for your approvel and delivery, preferably to SSC Chairman 8 8 10 6 Senator Frank Church personally: is a memorandun which sets L forth this incident in detail for the SSC 9 states the 6 4 I7 seriousness with which this matter is viewed and which 8 1 requests the SSC to advise whether they in fact, d publicly disclose the identity of former FBI infornant 1L 3 Ceorge F Dorsett as alleged and if the basis for such 2 09 1 disclosure _ 8 4 4 4 George F Dorsett was an FBI informant fron juU Jenuary, 1959, to October, 1970 _ He was discontinued a5 a an 1 informant when his activity in the Klan ceased, at which his relationship with the Bureau continued to be excellent_ He a1 has not been disclosed publicly as an FBI informant Dorsett did In fact separete from the United Klans of America (UKA) and forn the Confederate Knights Of the Ku Klux Klan (CKKKR) He formed the CKKKK on his Own initiative; hovever, ve utilized this opposing Klan organization through Dorsett as a means of disrupting &nd causing dissension within the Assoc. Dir. Klan. confusicgndt AD Adm. ALLINFORMATIONCONTAINED AD Inv. Enclosures (2) HEREINIS UNCLASSIFIED Asst. Dir.: DATE 04490 BY EaAcwlec Admin. Comp. Syst. 62-116395 Ext. Affoirs Filos & Com. Gen. Inv. 1 The Deputy Attorney General Ident. Inspection Attention: Michael E. Shaheen, Jr Intell. Special Counsel for Laboratory Intelligence Coordination 3 & Eval: 1 Charlotte P6 Inv. Troining 1 137-4853 Lagal Coun. K SEE NOTE PAGE 3 Telephone Rm. JDP : lek 8 4 MMAR3 MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT GPO 1975 0 569-920 Niv 38688* 53c/8.92389578 16 REC-100 1 5 did, 50 , G4 Depa Dep. Plan. Spec. Not See (16) lek Page ================================================== Page 17 ================================================== The Attorney General The handling agent assigted Dorsett in prepering a letter announcing his resignatlon fron the UKA and his foration of the CKKKK. This letter Invited Dorsett' s Eriends in the Klan to join him In the CKKKK . A totel of 41 chapters of the CKKKK were chartered; however, al1 of them did not become effective operating chapters. The documents delivered to the SSC were excised to delete Dorsett'g name 05 an informant. Charlotte aLrtel dated Lugust 22, 1967 9 and C. D, Brennan nemorandum to Wa C. Sullivan dated August 24, 1967 ) set forth the recommendation and approval for the nailing of 0 letter from Dorsett to all Klan units in North Carolina announclng his resignation fron the UK4 and the formation of the CRKKK: Dorsett's name 1s deleted fron these documents; however, it Is clear that the informant was preparing the letter. Charlotte aIrtel to the Director September 13, 1967 refers to the August 22, 1967 Charlotte airtel and states that the referenced airtel reconmended Bureau epproval for a letter to be malled over the signature Of Reverend George F . Dorsett under the above conditions Dorsett' s name Ls not deleted Eron this document . From the above docunents Dorsett'8 identlty can readily be established 2s the FBI informant_ In the Decenber 6, 1975, Issue of the "Cherlotte Observer" a datly Charlotte, North Carolina, morning newspaper there 1s a front Page article captioned "TBT Started 41 North Cerolina Klan Units, Morgan Says _ M In this article, North Carolina Senator Robert Morgan, nonber of the SSC 9 said the FBI orgenized 41 KKK units In North Carolina during the 1960's as part of it8 campaign ageinst the wite supremacist group. Morgan was elso quoted 85 saying: "The vast majority of people In the Klen in North Cerolina were law-abiding citizens. 2 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 17 ================================================== Page 18 ================================================== The Attorney Generel There pay have been some violence, but we re not even sure about that now, " Korgan 18 further quoted 2s seying, #There 1s nothing basically wrong with having an Informer In eny organizetlon but when these inforners do more than just listen; when they instlgate trouble, that' s wrong. " Morgan also sald the FBI Etnanced the operations of the Federally organized Klaverns . 4s set forth in the encloged nemorendum, Mr. Dorsett wes Intervlewed on December 12, 1975, by Charlotte, North Carolina, FBI Agents &t which tine he expressed his concern for hls Personal gafety and for his feuily as weZl, as well 25 concern for the safety of his personal property. fs stated above this metter is considered to be 2 most serlous breach of the confidentielity that must be afforded the matertal and Information that this Bureeu has furnished to the U S. Senate Select Comittee on Intelligence_ It is respectfully requested thet the enclosed menorendum be delivered to Senator Frank Church, Chairuan of the SSC , Personally. Please advise what action Ls taken concerning thls matter. NOTE: See Memorandum J_ G Deegan to Mr. W_ R. Wannall, prepared by JDP: lek, Kd 0k 3 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 18 73604e3061 Deliuered Special INTELLiGENce STevEN Dep: Per Ne Pee Usdj, blacrturst Lfm 3-23.76 6sc Fia 8 CardINATToN , TYLEK , SEL Coun: Dre ================================================== Page 19 ================================================== 1 Mr _ J_ B_ Adans 2 3 Mr. J A_ Mintz (1 5 Mr . J_ B. Hotis) 1 1 Mr. W_ R. Wannall Mr . D_ W. Moore 62-116395 1 G Mr. A. E. Helgeson Decenber 19, 1975 1 4 Mr, W 0. Cregar U S_ SEWETE SELECT COMMITTEE TO STUDY COVERIMENTAZ OPERATIONS MITH RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC) 1 Mr. J_ G. Deegan 1 Mr. T J. Seabaugh 1 Mr . J_ D Powell Tis is to call attention to the folloving incident wnich is 2 most serious breach of the confidentiality that must be afforded the naterial and infornation that this Bureau has furnished to the U. S. Senate Select Cozmittce on Intelligence: 1 Ine Decenber 1O, I975, Issue Of the "Greensboro Daily Nets 1} Creensboro, North Carolina, contains on page one an article captioned "Greensboro Man Named As FBI Klan Informant," by Jack Betts, Nevs Washington Bureau: The article 6 states in part: 2 U Ku Klux Klerashingeen idenCieeedboso 'anainlorganctive the the 2 Federal Bureau of Investigation' & campaign to disrupt the KKK in North Carolina during the latter 1960's. 8 #4 Senate Intelligence Comittee source said Tuesday that George F_ Dorsett, forner Inperial Kludd (Nationel Chaplain) of the United Klans of Enerice, Tas 2 Paid FBI Infornant wIth the FBT' 8 assistance, broke avay from the Klan in 1967 to form a rivel group. source said Dorsett wes named in FBI docuents Assoc. Dir. AD Adm. obtained by the comittee 28 the nan won the bureau had Dep. AD Inv. recruited to SPy on the United Klan. Asst. Dir : Admin. Comp. Syst. 1 Charlotte Ext. Affoirs Files & Com. Gen. Inv. Ident. 1 137-4853 (George F Dorsett) Inspection Intell. JDP: lek (15) SEE NOTE PAGE 5 Loborotory Plan. & Evol: Spec. Inv. Troining Logal Coun. 1 7> -/37N/4 Telephone Rm. Director Sec'Y MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT GPO 1975 0 - 569-920 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 19 ENCLOSURG Daily who , #The Dep. lek Psf Note See ================================================== Page 20 ================================================== RE : U . S , SENATE SELECT COMITTEE To STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATTONS WITH RESPECT To INTELLIGENCE ACTTVITIES (SSC) "FBI documents obtained by the comittee Indicate thet Dorsett, who was digenchanted with KKK Grand Dregon J Robert Jones of Granite Quarry end with Imperiel Wizerd Robert Shelton of Tusceloose, Ala 9 wes encouraged by the FBI to leave the Klan in the sumer of 1967 end form che Confederete Kni_ ofthe Ku Klux Klan_ The FBI helped Dorsett draft letters recruiting for the new group , eccordlng to the comittee source According to the documents > the FBI 8 plen was to harass the KKK and to dilute the Influence of the Unlted Klans and to keep closer tabs on the new group . "Sen. Robert Morgan, D N.C., 2 member of the comittee sald lest week thet charters for some 41 new Klaverns or chapters of the Confederate Klen were issued , but that not ell charters resulted in ective new Klan groups A review of meteriol delivered co, the staff of the Conittee has determined that Committee Staff Member Barbare Banoff accepted on August 28 _ 1975, copies of 212 sericls relsting to White Hate matterg under the COINTELFRO requests of the Comittee _ The following documents were included among these 212 serials: Airtel from SAC , Charlotte, to Director, FBI, dated 9 , 1967 _ (157-9-8-100) Airtel from SAC, Cherlotte, to Director, FBI 9 deted 31 , 1967 _ (157-9-8-102) 2 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 20 ghts Mey Mey Page ================================================== Page 21 ================================================== RE: U.S _ SENATE SELECT CGMMITTEE TO STUDY COVERMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC) Alrtel from SAC , Birmingham 0 to Director, FBI,` detea June 14, 1967 _ (157-9-8-107) Airtel from Director FBI, to SACg, Charlotte, Atlanta and Btringhem, dated June 20 , 1967 . (157-9-8-110) Alrtel from SAC, Charlotte, to Director, -FBI, dated June 14, 1967 . (157-9-8-110) Afrtel from SAC , Charlotte, to Director, FBI, deted June 28 , 1967 _ (157-9-8-115) Airtel from Charlotte, to Director, FBI, dated June 23, 1967 . (157-9-8-113) Alrtel from FBI, to SACs , Atlante and Charlotte, dated June 29, (157-9-8-114) Airtel from Dfrector, FBI, to SAC , Charlotte, dated August 25 1967 _ (157--9-8-126) Artel from Cherlotte, to Director, FBI, deted. August 22 , 1967 _ (157-9-8-126) Memorandu from C. D Brennan to Mr. V . C. Sullivan, dated August 24, 1967 _ (157-9-8-127) Alrtel from SAC, Charlotte, to Director, FBI, dated September 13, 1967 _ (157-9-8-128) 4l1 of the above communicatlons are ceptioned "Counterintelligence Progrem, Internal Security, Disruption of Hete Groups (United Klans of Americe, Inc. , North Cerolina) 01 3 - NW 88608 Docld:32989578 21 SAC , Directof i967 _ SAC , Page ================================================== Page 22 ================================================== RE : U_ S SENATE SELECT COMMITTEL TO STUDY GCVERIMENTAL OPERATTONS WIT RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTTVITIES (SSC) Letter from SAC, Charlotte, to Director, FBI ceptloned Ccunterintelligence Progrem, Internal Security , Disruption of Hate Groups (Confederate Knights of the Ku Klux Klan) 1 Cherlotte Divisfon, W8t8 dated January 30 , 1969_ (157-9-8-1lktel from Director, FBI , to SAC, Cherlotte, cepticned 1 'Counterintelligence Program, Disruptlon of Hete Groups = Internel Security , Becifl Metters (klen) , W dated September 25, 1967 _ (157-9-8-129) A careful reading &nd comperison of these: documents would lead to the Identity of Dorsett 89 an FBI Inforwent in the manner degcribed in the above article_ The fectuel materiel aet forth In the article 1s contained in che above documents_ It Ig noted thet the documenta a8 delivered to the Comittee do not Ldentify Mr _ Dorsett as an FBI Informent; however, his Identity can be deduced from the combined docuents _ Our records do not Indicete thet Mr _ Dorsett 8 Identity as en informant hes been disclosed in eny other menner Mr _ Dorsett was {ntervfewed by FBI Agents of the Charlotte, North Caroline FBI Office on December 12, 1975. Mr _ Dorsett stated that he felt betrayed" by his government concerning the public disclosure in the newg media of hi8 identity 4s en FBI source_ He recalled that he had alweys been essured that hfs identity would &lweys remein confidentiel end knovn only to the FBI _ HHc further stated thet 88 a result cf the public disclosure of his identity 25 en FBI source in the "Greensboro Deily News"? on December 10, 1975, he has experlenced greet consternation among hls close frlendg end members of his family_ He hes received haras telephone cells _ During one of thege calle the caller stated, #: Tell that pimp to get his cesket ready _ Mr . Dorsett expresged hls concern for the personal sefety of himself end members of hls" Eemily , 0s well 83 concern for the safety of his residence and personel property . NW 88608 Docld;32989578 Page 22 sing ================================================== Page 23 ================================================== EE: U, S. SENATE SELECT COMITTEE TO STUDY GOVERIMENTAL OPERATIONS IITH RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC) The disclosure of the identity of EBI informents places these Informants' lives In serious jeopardy as well as subjecting then and their fanilies to the likellhood of embarrassment and harassment Vithin their comuntties . Such disclosures have a most sertous and detrimental effect on other infornants, who have just cause to question the security of thetr past Or present association with the FBI' Fersons who nlght othervise be inclined to furnish informetion to the FBI, expecting their cooperation to be kept in confidence, are reluctent to do So when they see such violations of the sanctity of FBI files and inforation. The FBI has endeavored to cooperate fully &nd candidly In naking available to the Comittee the documents and information requested by the Comittee. We have Insisted that the confidentiality of infornants be maintained. In view of this most serious breach of the confidentiality of infornation furnished by the FBI to the Comittee and in an effort to determine the nature of it, you are requested to edvise whether the U S. Senate Sclect Comittee On Intelligence or any nenber or staff member thereof , i8 responsible for the public disclosure of former FBI infornent George F Dorsett as alleged and if the basts for such disclosure. 1 The Attorney General NQTE: See memorandum J. G_ Deegan to Mr. W R Wannall prepared by JDP dated 12/16/75_ 76 NW 88608 0P S0, uigkhoz Zek, Cordinatien 1 Foe deliuere) LvSsEL STEVEN x 1 Specire Soenaeooe ,5 NI Per Specifie 3 SC 'age/23 ================================================== Page 24 ================================================== optionil FORM Na. 10 5010-106 MY 1962 EditioN 954 GEN, REG. No. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Assoc. Dir. 1 Mr. J B= Adams Dep. AD Adm. Dep. AD Inv. Memorandum 2 7 Mr. J. As Mintz Asst. Dir.: (1 5 Mr. Ja B Hotis) Admin. 1 3 Mr. W Ra Wannall Comp: Syst. Ext. Affairs Mr. W. R Wannall DATE: 2/13/76 & Com: V Mr. W Moore Gen. Inv . Mr. B: 0. Cregar Ident. FROM 'W_ 0. Cregar wy 1 Mr. J. G. Deegan Vpacl ion Mr_ T_ J_ McNiff Laboratory Plan. & Eval_ Spec. Inv. SUBJECT:U . S_ SEMATE SELECT COMMITTEE (SSC) Tra Legal Coun. Telephone Rm. Director Sec'y By memorandum dated 12/19175,, you were advised of a serious breach of confidentiality in the handling of FBI documents that had been delivered to the SSC. This memor andum detailed the disclosure in the North Carolina Press of forer 0 FBI inrormant George F Dorsett eaid apecifically attributed the drsclosure CO Bureat_ documents delivered to Ehe SSC The memorandum also enclosed a memorandum Eor delivery to SSC Chairman "Senator FrankChurch detailing_the above_incident: (copies Of-both memoranda€re attached) In_view of the Director S scheduled conference 2/17 76 3 with Senator_Robert_Morgan QE _North_Carolina, who is a member f the_ SSC , @Fforts were made on 279776 Eo determine whether above memorandun Jad_been_delivered_to_Senator Church It was ascerEained that the pemorandum had not been_delivered but that 1 the Deputy_Attorney_Genera then_had the matter under considera- tion: Qn_2L13/16 Steven Blackhurst Assistant Special 8 Counsel for Intelligence Coordination, Department of Justice, advised that the Deputy Attorney General had,that_morninge instrucEed_that Ehe_Department prepare a letter to Senator Church detaiting the incddent as sez_Eorth in Ehe above memorandum 1 that had been prepared_ by Ehe Bureau for deTivery to Senator Church_ According to Blackhurst 9 the Department cojunicaLion) which has not as been_approved conc luded by senator_church whether or not the SSC was responsible_ leak- documents disc Loging "Ehe identity of Dorsett and, if wat action Ene SSC inEends to take to prevent Similar disclosures iTTche future. Blackhurst added" that a copy of his communication iS "being designated for the Bureau but he did not know whether the communicatiBEc %ould#each Ehie_Burezu 1340 prior to the Director S meeting with Senator_ Morga approval he will telephonicaliy advise Bureau_ Enclosures SFEB 24 1976 62-116395 SLL Ijyj"jg n' Idr It CONTINUED OVER ALL INFORMATIONCONTAINED HerEIN 84FFE? 76 DATE 14z EaulV NW 88608 Docld:32989578 24 Viv Files ining 7 askiengor Lyet ing S0, Page ================================================== Page 25 ================================================== Memorandun to Mr. W_ RS Wannall Re: U S_ Senate Select Committee (SSc) 62-116395 AGTION: None. Above is submitted for information. AM (u AA k 2 NWV 88608 Docld: 32989578 Page 25 < Ak hrl ================================================== Page 26 ================================================== Mr _ B . Adcms 2 V _ 4_ Mntz (1 ir_ J_ B_ Hotic) 1 Kr. T. R. Fannall 1 lir. W. U. Cregar CODE TELETYPB NITEL TO SACs BUTTE TEBRUARY 19 , 1976 MINNEAPOLIS SEATTLE 1 4 Mr . J, G_ Deegan 1 Mr . T. J. McNiff FROM DIRECTOR FBI (62-116395) 1 Mr. J. 1 . Graham SENSTUDY 75 BY LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 1l , 1976 , THE SENATE SELECT COMITTkk; (SSC) REQUESTED THAT ARRANGEMENTS BE MADE FOR SSC STAFF M:MBERS TO INTERVIEW FBI PERSCNNEL WHO AUTHORED CERTATN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PRCCRAM (COINTELPRO) DZCUMNTS RELATINC TO ALLLGED FBI INOLVEMENT IN "CANG WAR" BETWEEN THE BLACK PANTHER rARTY (BPp) AND THE US (RGANIZATION _ THESE PERSONS ARE : BUTTk; DIVISION 4 SPECIAL AGENT (SA) ROY L. BURNS 9 ASSIGNED TO BILLINGS , MOITANA , RESIVENT AGENCY } (DOCUMENTS AUTHORED WHILE ASSIGNED SAN DIEG ) ; MINNEAPOLIS DIVISION ASSISTANT SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE (ASAC) WILLIAM D. NEUMANN } (DCCUMNTS AUTHORED WHILE ASSIGNED_FBJ 1389 HEADQUARTERS (FBIHQ) ; DFC-5o ( 2 -ILk3EY Assoc. Dir. 23 FEB 28 1976 Dep. AD Adm. FEDese! Yiu Cz |bZ Dep. AD Inv. n Asst, Dir.: Coonante Qcxs 55o L Admin. Comp. Syst. JPG: eks Ext. Affoirs (10) FEX]043;_ SEE 'NOTE PAGE 3 Files & Com. Gen. Inv. MbR /e EnS 72 |l Idepection ALLINFORMATIONCONTAINED Ielctkpe Intell. Laboratory 531942735_AsFgenulehu BY Plan: & Evol: Spoc. Inv. Troining Legol Coun. Telephone Rm. Director Sec'Y MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT GPO 1975 569-920 Nv48e02 Epz-0:82989578 Page 26 Ex-116 Qla) ================================================== Page 27 ================================================== PKCE 2 SEATTLE DIVISION 7 SA LETOY I . SHEETS (RETIRED) 9 LST ADDRESS BELIEVED To BE 5825 4 721D STREET , N. E,; MARYSVILLE } TASHINGTON , (DOCUMEITTS AUTEORLD MHTLE ASSIGNED LCS ANCELES) BUTTE AND MLNNEAOLIS SHOULD ADVISE INCUMBENT EMPLOYEES TET IF CONILCTED BY SSC STAFF FOF TITERVIETT , IIGAL COUNSEL DIVISICN IS *0 Bk' IMNEDIATELY NJTIFIED THROUGH SEC SO THAT RELEASN' FROM CONFIDENTIALITY AGFEIAENTT AND ARFLNCEMZATS FOR INTERVIETT CAN BE EFFECTED _ SEATTLE SHOULD CONTLCT FOEMER SA SHEETS , ALEET HIM TO ATICIPATLD SSC STAFF INTERVIE AND ADVISE; HIM TO CONTACT LEGAL COUNSEL DIVISION SO THAT Hi CANT BE FELEASED FFOM CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMCNT ALID PARAMETERS OF INTERVIEH OUTLINED T0 HIH. CONTLCT MITH SHEETS Io BE HANDLED BY SAC OR ASAC _ IN EVENT THIS NOT FEASIBLE FOR JUST CAUSE, TO BE HANDLED BY i SENIOR SUPERVISOR . IF SHEETS NQ LONGER IN YOUR TFERITOEY OR TEMOFARILY ATAY , SET CUT 'LEAD TO OTHER UFFICE IMEEDIATELY MITF COFY Tu FBIHQ. NW 88608 Docld:32989578 27 Page ================================================== Page 28 ================================================== xACE 3 NQIL: Referenced SSC letter indiceted that certain Portions of Bureau menoranda and airtel? mcy be quoted in the SSC 1 6 final reporc on FBI intelligence operations end that the SSC Taf seeking to takc the testimony of pcrsons Those memoranda end statencnts might be quoted in that report_ The nenoranda referred to in referenccd SSC letter pertain to the FBI 8 role in the 64 gang War X between the BpP and the US Organization. By telephone call 2/18/76 , the SSC also requested the 2uthor of SLC, Los Angeles > airtel to Director, 5/26/70 , under the same caption as above memoranda _ The author of this comunication was determined to be Supervisor Richard W _ Eeld, currently assigned to FBIHQ. Mr _ Held who is in an officiel travel status until the first veek of March, has been advised of the SSC' s desire to intervier hin. By aircel, Minneapolis and Butte will be furnished copics of documents written by Mr_ Neumann and Mr _ Burns , respectively. NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 28 TBI , ================================================== Page 29 ================================================== OPTiONAL FORM No. 10 5010-106 MaY 1962 Edition GSA GEN; ReG. NO. 27 Assoc. Dir. UNITED STATES GO ERNMENT DapeARNAun Deb_ Asst: Memorandum Admi Syst. Ext. Affairs Mr . J_ Adams DATE: 2/2/76 Files & Com. TO Gon. Inv MDR /b Ident. Inspoc- 'FROM Legal ounse- ALLINFCRMATIONCONTAINED Intell: KEREIN Labora DATE 'ItGLASsRRaxmlel BY Plan. & Eval SUBJECT SENSTJDY 75 Spoc. Inv. Tralning Tolophone Rm. Director Sec'y At 2:45 p.m_ on 1/27/76 , Michael Epstein Staff Member of captioned Comittee requested that Harold N Bassett, Assistant Director Of the Inspection Division 1 or some other Bureau official familiar with inspection procedures be made available for a briefing with that Committee on 1/28/76 and to appear in executive session at 10 a.m on 1/29/76 _ The topic 0f the briefing ana testimony will be the Bureau s inspection procedures Epstein contacted SA Paul V _ Of this Division on 1/28/76 and indicated he' would desire that the briefing take place in the Committee S space at 1.30 p.m _ on this date He stated it woula not be necessary for Assistant Director Bassett to be familiar with 'any particular matters reviewed the Inspection Division but rather address in general 1 the inspection policies and procedures_ Epstein stated the" executive session which was to begin at 10 a.m on 1/29/76 woula consist 0f Assistant Director Bassett and former Acting Associate Director W _ Mark Felt appearing in a panel ar- rangement _ Assistant Director Bassett would be asked questions at the executive session concerning inspection procedures_ Scheduled to' follow Assistant Director Bassett as witnesses before the Committee in that same executive session at 11 a.m are Michael E_ Shaheen Jr in his role as Counsel on Professional Responsibility and Glen E Pommerening , Assistant Attorney General for Administration On 1/28/76 , Epstein advised SA that Assistant Director Bassett S appearance in executive session before that Committee was being rescheduled for 2 p.m_ on 1/29/76 because of a schedule conflict. He subsequently advised that the Staff briefing had to be postponed because Epstein determined he had a prior commitment. Epstein, in the late afternoon of EX-116 REC-50 6-//6393- 37377388 1 Mr Mintz 1 Mr Wannall ~Mr-Adams Mr _ Cregar ~~Mr,Callahan " 5 Mr Hotis 5 FES 1 ^376 = Mr Bassett Mr - Daly CONTINUED OVER PVD : ladhu (10) N1938805Ej38d53307678 29 Comp: Cagm Daly by Daly LEGHLE Page ================================================== Page 30 ================================================== Legal Counsel to Mr _ Adams RE SENSTUDY 75 advised that he had to again postpone the executive session testimony 0f Assistant Director Bassett because of scheduling conflicts and that the testimony woula be sometime during the week 0f 2/2/76 _ He could not give a definite time nor assure that the testimony would take' place during that week On the morning 0f 1/29/76 , Epstein requested that Assistant Director Bassett appear in executive session at 2 p .m _ on 2/3/76 to give his requested testimony _ After consultation with Assistant Director Bassett, Epstein was advised that As- sistant Director Bassett had delayed his departure from Washington_ 1 D C to conduct Bureau business in order to be available for testimony and that on two separate occasions the Committee had found it necessary to reschedule his testimony_ He was advised that Assistant Director Bassett would be available during the week of 2/9/76 and that we requested he be given the opportunity to testify during that week or some other mutually agreeable time Epstein stated that it was the intention of the Committee to go forward on 2/3/76 without Assistant Director Bassett and mentioned that former Acting Associate Director W _ Mark Felt who had been head of the Bureau S Inspection Division would be available to testify concerning this matter It was pointed out to Epstein that Mr Felt is no longer with the FBI and is not in a position to act as spokesman for Bureau inspection policies and procedures which are currently in existence under Director Kelley. Epstein again indicated that the Committee would go on without a Bureau representative_ John T_ Elliff Director of the Domestic Task Force Of the Senate Select Committee, was immediately contacted and advised of Epstein S decision and the background concerning this matter_ Elliff was advised that the Committee certainly would want all the information available concerning inspection procedures in the Bureau to, get a fair picture of this area 0f Bureau operations _ Elliff agreed and stated he would insure Assistant Director Bassett would be, given the opportunity to testify as to the Bureau s current inspection procedures and policies_ This testimony however may not be at the same time as the appearance 0f W Mark Felt, et al- RECOMMENDATION For information Vp Yk K 2 NW 88608 Docld: 32989578 Page 30 HNb< Kllyv Zc ================================================== Page 31 ================================================== FEDERAL Bureav 0F INYeSTICATION Aooe Db: COMMUNICATIONS SETMOR Depce Asst Dif JAN 2 8 1976 Admlt; Comp} Syot It Jfotru M 12 SD PL AIm TOLZTYPE Files & GeaInv: 5:54PM JANUARY 28 9 1976 ` UNGE NT ASc Ident bbAs Inupectton Kyf Leboratory Plan & Fval To : IR CI Ur Spec Inva Xn Training FU1 SAA D IEGO (66-1714) Lexel Covp Telephone @ Dbector &edy ATIw: IwTd Ai LEGAL COU NSEL iNSI UDY RE SAi DIEGU TELETYPE Tu THe BUREAU JANuaRY 27, 1976. TiE SAN DIEGu UNIun NZWSPAPER UF JANUaR Y 28, 197 6, QUM AIns An ARTICLE ST AT IiG CIT Y CUU NCILMAN F OY Murr WW WILL Un JAiUAR Y 29, 1976, Pr OPOSE A CUU iCIL RESOLUTIon REQUESTI lG THE SE MATE INZLL IGE4CE CU MITTEZ CONUC HEARINGS In SaN D IEG 0 To Kar LOCAL WITWESSES In CUiie' C IUiv WITr RZCENT D ISC USUES I HAT TX FBI "PROOTED VI ULEiT DISUPT IOw 0F BLck Gr? UUPS Aid PUL ITICAL D ISSIDENT S" In SAN D IEG 0 D u3 IiG TH LATE 196w5 Aid EARL Y 19705. THE RESOLUT Iui W ILL RE QUEST IHAT THE CITY US SAI D IEG 0 HAVE A KEPRESE NT ATIV Ug TX SE iATE CCMM ITTEE Tu UBT A In INFORMAT IOi GAINED BY TH PA NEL In ITS HAR InGS: THE ARTICLE Furt HR ST ATE S IHAT SAI D IEG 0 CIT Y Reer COU CILMAN LEON WILL IAMS MET FOR MURE THAN An HOUR In SAn D IEG U Ow JANUARY 27, 1976, W ITH SENATZ INVST IGaTuR AGT Hur JEFFERSON Ib tc -(16 S 4 FEB 43 4976 8 4 FEB 2 5 1976 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 31 638334 Depo) Cort Tyrtcul Dm 642l3rn REC-50 MDR 'K116 CONTAINED Fal47%a6 ALLINFORMATION_ ================================================== Page 32 ================================================== PAGE Two 9 66-1714 REVIEW ING FBI ATTEMPT S Tu DISRUPT Bi Ack MATIUNALIST GR OU PS . W ILL IAMS ALLEGEDL Y TOLD JEFFER SOiv UF HIS ATTEMPT S To jIED IATE 4 FEUD BETWEEiv TiE BL A CK PA M HER $ Aivd US In SAN D IEGU Im 1969 . WILLIAS ST ATES HE Was IWFQMED BY TWo CITY OFFICIALS, FORMER PuLICE CHIEF O.J . R UZD Aj FORMER CITY ji4 4AGz? WALTER HAhN, IHAt TH BL ACK PA N KR S PL ANND To ASSHSSINATE HIM Hid INFUrmATIun AbUUT IE A OT HAD BEE N ur NISHED BY TH FBI. ROED AID HAHN ARE REPORTED In TiZ ARTICE AS NUT RECALL IiG THE MEETING UR TELL ING W ILLIAIS UF A DEATh FL OT AGAINST HIM . WILL IAS INDICATES THAt UPON BEING Su AD VISED BY RUED AND KAHN , HE NOT IFIED COU NCILMAn R OYD MOrr Ow An MORR Ow HAS ST ATED HE RECALL S BE ING SO AD VI SED . IHE ARTICE SI ATES JE FFER SON DEPARTED SAN D IzG0 FOR LOS ANGELES 0n JANUAR Y 27, 1976, An EXPZCT S Tu PR O3E FbI NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 32 ================================================== Page 33 ================================================== PAGE THREE 9 66-1714 AC IVITIES In LOS ANGELES WHERE "Tio MEMBERS OF ThE BL ACk PA M HER PARTY WERE KILLED DU ING 4 SHOUI OUT WITH US MEMBERS Iy Ow THE UCA CAiA PUS In JanUAR Y, 1969. Eid . VLN FBIHQ ACK FUR ON TEL N012. CR (WGB6us20680.396950s (Fage-33 ================================================== Page 34 ================================================== Mr. Callahan i Mr _ B Adams Mr. D: W_ Moore, Jr. The Attorney Ceneral February 18, 1976 Director, FBI J. A Mintz ~ W. R. Wannall SAF DTEGO OPERATIONS 1 - 2 5: G feegan Mr_ E. F Glenn You were Previously advised my letter dated 6 January 23, 1976 4 of recent allegations against the FBI Eepesred to the Secret Army Organization SAO) that in a series of articles beginning January Ll, 1976 , in the Diego Union M These articles alleged the FBI created and ninaacegapee_ the SAO and controlled the activities of this through an infornant Howard Barry Godfrey; who was 8 leader eroup throughganizatgona You were also advised the inquiry being conducted concerning these allegak tions had thus far Indicated were unfounded. This i8 to advise you that our ungyiwicnt into 1 this matter has been completed: This inquiry included @ review of all pertinent court records and FBI Headquarters and San_Dfego Fiela Office files reveals allegations against the FBI concerning our investigation 1 of the SAO, are without merit and cleazly shows the FBI did not organize, control or finance the SAO Information we received concerning fiiegal acticitiee conducted or planned by the SAO was imediately disseminated to appropriate law enforcement agencies. In the above-meritioned series of articles there were certain allegations made by former SAO mcmbers and associates when interviewed by nervspaper reporter Patrick Dillon. These individuals expressed a desire to the news media to "Hnacredfe Godafey; or had been found guilty following legal proceedings in which Codfrey wes an important witness. Allegations made by then to Mr_ Dillon included: 17 62-116395 SENSTUDY 75 Project) EFG : Lek 864 (12) SEE NOTE PAGE 2 (W {exdst Ie cororar HERERISU DGTE EBiSc_ By z2a BY sga ftuJe NW '8857 FE4,25,876ge = 34 by "San they 14#FC: DUPLICATE YELLOW ================================================== Page 35 ================================================== The Attorney General (1) Godfrey assigned SAO members to kidnap antiwar demonstrators during the 1972 Republican National Convention planned for San Piergi= (2) Codfrey threatened end pressured SAO members into tting acts of violence, (3) Godfrey was involved in criminal acts which included breaking into school offices, firebombing vehicles, and making threatening calls . One individual who made_allegetions against Godfreyal when interviewed by Mr Dillon, al8o testified during the of an SAO member that he Was responsible for the sale of between 810,000 and $20,000 worth of weapons_ and explogives to Godfrey . This person leter entered a guilty plea in court State of California, for the charge of perjury in connection with this testinony . The extensive review %f pertinent FBI and court documents, mentioned above, produced no information to substantiate or refute these allegations However, it should be noted no information to document or subgtantiate these allegations has been produced. In view of the above we contemplate no further inquiry in this matter. NOTE By letter dated 1/23/76 the General was advised of articles appearing in Diego Aegoruelose Newspaper alleging Bureau organized, financed and controlled the SAO The Attorney General was advised preliminary inquiries determined there was no basis for allegations_ however additional inquiries were being conducted_ Instant letter is follow-up_letter to advise Attorney General Of results of additional inquiries _ NW 88608 Docld:32989578 35 #san Page ================================================== Page 36 ================================================== OPIIONAL FORH NO. 10 MaY 1962 Edition GSA fpmR (41 CfR 101-11.6 Assoc. Dir. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AD Adm: AD Inv Memorandum AAdhool Syst. Ext. Affalrs TO Mr Jenkins DATE: 2-6-76 Filos & Com. Gon. Inv. Ident. Inspectlon FROM JAJ. McDermott sr[v Intell: Il Laboratory Legal Coun. IFORMATIONCONEAINED Plan. & Evol: SUBJECT: COST" DATA JANUARY 1976 ALL ALm Spec. Inv. SENSTUDY AND HOUSTUDY 72? DATE BY EMLetopkare Ru Director Soc y Due to the fact that this matter is being handled in Records Section through normal mail processing procedures , it is most difficult to determine which specific individual(s) may have typed & certain card or abstract, searched a particular name, reviewed a particular etc_ Therefore, names Of individuals have not been given: In some instances, a specific number of individuals involved may be known and, where applicable, this has been shown: But in some units it is impossible to know even how many persons performed the work relative to a specific subject: All that can be given in some cases is the estimated number of hours in a particular grade or level based on production figures relating to this matter. SENSTUDY a No. Personnel Grade Salary Man-Hours Agent/Clerical 8 GS-3 $ 7,102 5 1/4 C N GS-4 8, 508 1/2 € GS-6 9, 946 133 1/4 1 GS-6 10,606 2 1/2 1 GS-8 15, 071 8 GS-15 37 , 573 8 *Cannot be accurately determined b62 _ 14525.]386 HOUSTUDY 10 7 2 GS-3 7 , 102 1 3/4 1 GS-6 10, 610 1/2 Costs incurred in the Communications Section are negligible. RECOMMENDATION: Refer to the Administrative Division: J XEDDR WLB:bprz 788 13I918 AY' NW Bs5n ocld.3782364 MazGu$: Bonds Regularly on tbe Payroll Plan Dep. Dep: Camp: MPR file, REC-48 E-116 1976 FEB 0 } StFEyl Savings Savings ================================================== Page 37 ================================================== Mr_ Callahan Mr Adamns 5-113a (Rev. 3-21-73) MMack 1 Mr Moote Mr_ Wannall Mr _ Leavitt 1-Mr. Deegan Intelligence Division 1-Mr. Cregar TMr. Tansey INFORMA TIVE NOTE Date 1/28/76 Attached from San Diego pertains to Senstudy 75 and current activity of Senatle Select Comittee (SSC) investigators probing charges the FBI promoted guerrilla-type war- fare against blacks and political dissiderlts in the San Diego and Los A13edes areas during the late 1960 S and ear ly S 1i San Diego "Union newspaper 1/28/76 indicates City_Councilman Floyd Morrow wi]l propose council resolution on 1/29/76 requesting SSC conduct hearings and have representative from city of San Diego on the "Senate Committee to obtain data gaided by the panel in its hearings _ It is also reported SSC investigator Arthur Jeffersor_ deRaTtad San Diego for Los Angeles on He is going to FBI activities pertaining to two rival ' bzcbe_ extrenist This involved killing of two Bladk {aotker Pariy (BPP) members during_ shootout with US members on UCLA campus in 1/69_ The "Union" article also states City Councilman Leon Williams met for more thar an hour 1/27/76 with Jefferson and told Jefferson he attempted to mediate a fead between BPP and US in San Diego in 1969_ Williams claimed he was informed by two officials, the former police Chief ard the former city manager, that FBI told them BPP Planned to assassinate Williams The article indicates the former police chief ALLINFORMATIONCONTAIED HEREINIS {nedseei3& YLm FAT deh YH[D 6Y 8NTENUED OVER NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 37 city Iehu ================================================== Page 38 ================================================== and the former city manager both deny making such statement to Williams Williams C laims he told Councilman Morrow at the time and Morrow claims he recalls being So advised_ SAC Ronald L, Maley , San telephonically contacted by Inte Division Night Supervisor F Anthony stated San Diego FBI personnel Kaoseedgetble of facts do not recall any such incident or notice to former offi- cials or Williams and, if FBI had know- of such a all knowledgeable employees believe Wiiliams 9 himself, would have been notified directly_ San_Diego is currently reviewing perti- nent files for ay information to prove or disprove Williams statement and a teletype wili be submitted with pertinent facts on 1/29/76 . Upon receipt of the teletype from San you will be advised whether or not Bae 8iego San did have knowledge of any against Williams and whether anyone , inc luding Williams 9 was alerted to such information. Uks 2 Sl NWV 88608 Docld: 32989578 Page 38 DieZfigence Bioe ledge_ plot WYfnr TGo (5 ================================================== Page 39 ================================================== 1 Mr _ Mintz 1 Mr Wannall PLAINTEXT TELETYPE 1 Mr CregarNITEL 1 Mr Daly 1 Mr Miller TO : ADTC NEW YORK 2/12/76 MDR I6 FROM : DIRECTOR , FBI ALLINFORMATIONCONTAiNED HEREINIS SENSTUDY 75 DATE me-a __ FcSSS&. BN Jtexl 4~ br 74 SA DANIEL A FLYNN GAVE DEPOSITION ON SEPTEMBER 10 , 1975 TO THE SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE- JAMES DICK , COMMITTEE STAFF MEMBER , DESIRES TO HAVE SA FLYNN ATTEST TO THE ACCURACY OF DEPOSITION BEFORE NOTARY PUBLIC _ MR DICK WILL CONTACT SA FLYNN IN THE NEW YORK OFFICE AND MAKE ARRANGEMENTS I THIS REGARD BUREAU APPROVAL IS GRANTED FOR SA FLYNN -TO ATTEST TO THE ACCURACY OF THE DEPOSITION Federal GufeaV QF IVESTIGATAZN COMMunications SECTION FEB 1 2 1973 EmS 1 Personnel SA Daniel A_ Flynn -/32 ST112 C FEb 18 1976 NOTE On 2/11/76 , James Dick 1 Staff_Member-ofuthe Senate Assoc. Dir. Select Committee } advised SA Flynn (NYo) gave deposition on Dep. AD Adm. 9/10/75 on the subject of mail openings The deposition was Dep. AD Inv. not under oath Dick requested SA Flynn attest to accuracy Asst. Dir.: Admin. of his deposition before a notary public_ SA Flynn furnished Comp. Syst. a summary of his deposition to the Bureau was furnished Ext. Affaics to the Department and the White House by malc?hndas 'dated Files & Com. Gen. Inv. 10/1/75 _ Idont. JDM /PVD : lad 4r Inspection (10) Intell. Loboratory Plan. & Evol; Spoc. Inv. Training Legol Coun. Telephone Rm. Direqter Sec MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT GPO 1975 0 569-920 W488658 3861.97089578 9 Page 39 dlyw) "iliyavFn Fil8Ec-6; ================================================== Page 40 ================================================== Ncolpckett Rm 9/70 Jehb 3 wlg]6o NW 88608 Docld:32989578 40 5/lqq Page ================================================== Page 41 ================================================== 1 6 Mr. N: 1. Cellahen Mr _ J_ B. Adans 1 Nr. D_ V Moore, Jr. Mr . W, R. Wannall 2/10/76 # Mr . J, 4. Mintz J; G_ peegan 1 W. R_ Wannal1 2; G; Deegen 8 SECRI ET ARMY ORGANIZATION 1 Mr. E. F Glenn (SAI MDR Ip EETREMIST MATTER AEREFORMATIONCONTAINED N hereInis DATE HSo _ ErRaalolgl By In previous memorandum J C. Deegan_to Mr . H R Wannal1 dated" 1/30/76; capttoned 88 above, the allegetLons egaingt the FBI end former informant Howerd Barry Codfrey were refuted_ These allegetions appeared primarily in the "San 3 Viego Union": Newspaper in 2 series of articles written by Yatrick ULllon, which commenced 1/11/76_ Allegetiong included: The. SAO weg an extension,0f the Counterintelligence Progrem (COINTELPRO) the FBI gave Codfrey between 10,000 end 820,000 N worth of explosives end weepons for use by the 840, Godfrey SAO expenses the SAO was uged by the FBI to dLsrupt enti- '2 war demonstrators end locel activists on 'the run; the FBI orgenized, financed and controlled the SAO,end Godfrey conspired end ettempted to comlt murder _ Instant memorendum' relates Co certain allegetLons 1 made former SAO members and associates when. Interviewed by newspaper reporter Dllon In preperation of the above-mentioned I series of artieles_ Extensive review of ell pertinent Bureau and San Diego Fleld UffLce fles a3 well as pertinent transctipts Of court and grand jury proceedings: 'regarding SAo members has Produced Do inforation to either substantiete or refute the ellegations $ Allegations Included: (1) Godfrey 85 s1gned SAO members co kidnep antiwar demonstretors during the. 1972 Republicen Nationel Convention ned for San Dlego, (2) Godfrey threatened and pressured SAO members into conl tting ects of violence, (3)" Godfrey wes involved 1n criminal acts whlch included break- ing 'into school offices 0 frebombing vehiclee end imeking threetening call 622-1/{/37s 62-116398 (SENSTUDY 75} Project) No7 R76*525 EFG: eks 8i978> COrEEBB; 48 J976vVER NW 88608 LEEB258 Page 41 pald get by plev ================================================== Page 42 ================================================== Memorandum to Mr _ H. R. Wannall Re : Secret Arny urgenization (SAO) (4) Godfrey had an obbesslon with regerd to long haired, 8 New Left types _ He talked of bombing them with en eIrplane= 0 dropping morter rounds on them, end beating them up. These allegetions vere made by individuale Who hed prevLously expressed 0 desire to the newc nedie to aLscredit Codfrey and those who were found gullty following legal proceedingo in which Godfrey we5 an importent witness Additional inquiry is not werranted B1nce Informetion to document or substantiate these allegatLons hag not been produced and all cveilable files and documents heve. been reviewed_ In 6 letter deted.1/21/76, the Attorney General (AG) was advised that .the FBI wes conducting en inquiry into ellegacions thet the Bureeu acted improperly while LnvestLgeting the SAJ The LG w1ll be advieed of rerults of the 'inquity into &ll ellegatlon:: by seperate communication. work peper containing all beck-Up meteriel regerding the allegations made and the resules of transcript reviews and the review of Bureau end Son Dego Ffeld OffLce files has been prepered and made avallable to the External Affeirs DivIsion. ACTILN: None . For Information. 2 NW 88608 Docld:37989578 42 Page ================================================== Page 43 ================================================== 1 4 Nir. 8. Adams 4 Nra J. A Mintz 1 7 Nr. D. W Moore 4 Mir; W_ F. Wannall Nir. W R Wannall 2/10/76 7 Mr. W_ O Cregar F. J Cassidy 4 Mr. J. G. Deegan 1 ~M; R. L. Shackelford Mr. F J Cassidy COINTELPROS 7 Mr: D Ryan Thie i8 to advise of our interpretation of analytlcal infor- mation relating to our discontinued Counterintelllgence Programs (Cointelpros) prepared by the Senate Select Committee (S8C). On 2/2/76 tne Department made available for Qur review a number Qf FBI documents the SSC intends to publish in connection with its forthcoming report: Icluded with the material were three SSC' prepared charts (copies attached) analyzing the Same five bagic domeetic Cointelpros which were reviewed In 1974 by the Department Study Co _nittee on FBI Cointelpros (Petersen Committee) The statistics utilized by the SSC In compiling the charts differ from those reported by the Petersen Committee, and the SSC ha8 als0 established different categories for characterizing Cointelpro actions than used in the Petersen report. The following is a description of <l the three SSC charts. 1. Cointelpro Composite (SSC Exhibtt 10). This chart 1 listg Beven basic categories for the 2, 679 total Coitelpro actlons tabulated by the SSC, it being noted this Ie 310 more actlons than calculated by the Petergen Committee. The first three categoriee; I (1) Attacks on Speaking, Teaching, Writing, and Meeting; (2) Inter- ference w/Personal and Economic Rights; and (3) Abuse of Government Processes, place approxlmately 925 of the Cointelpro actions in an area Indicating FBI Violation of constitutional righte with possible criminal and clvil Ilabllity. The fourth category, Third Party Hostile; Enclosures 62-116009 CONTNUED 3 QVER 1 62-116395 (Senstudy) DR/AGP:lfj Mbr Ib Tot RECORDED (11) ALLINFORMATIONCONTAINED 4 FEB %z 1976 7ofe8z5 1976 652irzz_830 DATE NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 43 ENCIOSU? } evspz GLMbl ================================================== Page 44 ================================================== Memorandum to Mir. W. R. Wannall Re: Cointelpros 62-118009 apparently indicates Cointelpro actions Uirected to cause hostile action to a target, probably by third parties. Categories 5 and 6, Factionalization and Propaganday represent approximately 1, 550 of the total actions, appear to relate to efforts of the FBI to cause dissension within organizations or to expose through publicity the activities of a targeted group or individual: The seventh category, Cominfil, undoubtedly is a reference to FBI efforts to expose 0r disrupt communist efforts to infiltrate a noncommuniet organization, it being noted this category 18 only tabulated for the Communiet Party, 'USA, Program. The ESC categories differ from those of the Petersen report in that the first three clearly are in terms indicating & viola- tion of First Amendment rights with possible criminal and/or civil liability. The four other categories do not necessarily indicate criminal or civil wrongdoing, but probably indicate actions outside the charter of the FBL Regarding the Cominfil category, the SSC has been critical 0f Qur use of "Communist Infiltration" which the Committee vies a9 a pretext for guch investigations as thoge involving the Southern Christian Leaderghip Conference, Viartin Luther King, Poor Peoples March, and Women'9 Liberation 'lviovernent; 2. Cointelero_Categories_by Progran (SSC Exhibit 11). This chart consists of five @ndividual charts representing the basic domestic Cointelpros and graphically illustrates the characterizations of actions conducted in each program: The five-charts illustrate the differences in the figures for Cointelpro actions a8 tabulated by the Petersen Committee &d the SSC, These are &8 follows. CONTIUED # OVER 2 - NW 88608 Docld:32989578 44 Page ================================================== Page 45 ================================================== Memorandum to Mr. W. R. Wannall Re; Cointelpros 62- 116009 Percent Program Petersen SSC Difference CPUSA 1388 1636 17,8 SWP 46 57 23. 8 White Iate 255 287 12,5 Black Nationaligt 362 379 4,9 New Left 282 291 1,0 Totals 2340 2650 13.24 8. Cointelpro Activity (SSC _Exhibit 22) This chart endeavore to tabulate the number o Coitelpro actions for each pro- gram On a quarterly basls for each_year from 1956 to 1971. The chart indicates approximately 60 percent a al1 Cointelpro actians were conducted in the Communist Party Program which in two quarters reached approximately 75 actions and which Was most active during the period 1960 to 1967. The chart also indicates all the programs except the Black Nationalist commenced to taper down in terms af actiong beginning in Or before 1969. The Black Nationalist Cointelpro wae active up until 1971 with some 40 actions effected in the Iast quarter &f 1970. OBSERVATIONS: While the Petersen Committee report attempted to place Cointelpro activity in 12 descriptive categories, the SSC , according to the Cointelpro composite chart, obviousky is endeavoring to characterize the actions to highlight alleged abuses ad possible criminal or civil liabillty. Categories 1, 2 and 3 place approximately CONTINUED ~ OVER F 3 - NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 45 ================================================== Page 46 ================================================== Memorandum to Mr; W, R, Wannall Re: Cointelpros 62-116009 84 percent of all Cointelpro actions within areas of constitutional or statutory violation, obviously indicating posSible criminal Or civil liabulity. This indicates the thrust of the forthcoming SSC report; aS relates to Our discontinued Cointelpros, will etther criticize the Petersen Committee report aS an inadequate revlew Or one pOssibly based 0n incomplete Information The SSC very likely intends to dispute the Petergen Committee report conclusion that the "over- whelming bulk & these activities were clearly Legitimate ad proper It undertakings, within the scope of the FBI8 ongoing responsibilities; and to characterize the activities a8 criminal or civi violations of individual rights 0r outside the mandate Or charter of the FBE We may expect the SSC, in Its forthcoming report, 28 was done in public hearings, to hignlight FBI Cointelpro abuses using selected documentation from FBI files to support Its conclusion: I is likely the SSC will recommend legislation to preclude future Cointelpro-type activities and it is possible it will recommend criminal or civil progecutions: As was done with the Petersen Committee report; the subjective characterization of an action 28 falling within one of several arbitrarily deecribed categories is not only & matter pf individual interpretation, but ralses questions which cannot be objectively answered. Whether Or not these actions are truly thought to be progecutable offenses; the innuendo arieing from their characterization is in itself damaging: ACTION: None. For Information ~ 4 - NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 46 ================================================== Page 47 ================================================== 2 2 ~ii4 7 COINTELPMO COMPOSITE 800 ToTal 2679 (2340) 600 1 400 1 p 208/ 1 6 X 3 = on 2.Interfer - 3._ w V Speaking, ence W[ Gevcr- of 4. Third 5. E8z3ioh 6_ 7. COMINFIL and Hostile ganda an: ) 1 nomic TAF NW 88608 Docld 32989378 Pageat =3 27 1 0 1.Attacks Abuse Faction- Teaching, Propa - Personzl Party Writing, Eco - Processes Meeting Rights ================================================== Page 48 ================================================== 2 CPUSA SWP K ? 600 1638 20 57 (1388) 4i0 (46) 15 300 10 200 J 100| 2 3 . 4 . 5 6 2 3 4 5 , 6 1 100 WHITE HATE BLACK NATIONALISTS = 287 200 NEW LEFT 379 100 (255) 291 75 (352) 150 (289) 75 50 100 50 " 25 50 25 1 2 3 4" 5 ~ 6 1 2 3. 4"5 6 2 ` 3 4 to ? '81" NI 1 1 ================================================== Page 49 ================================================== Cointelero_ 75 U 2 38 2 70 CPUSA Swp White Hate 60 Neb) left 8 Blafdlcralists 50 2 8 L V 7 Yo 1 1 15 Jo NWV 88608 Docld: 32989578 Page 49 ES JX) 1j 1359 13LO Jqbl 1S 62 1983 J988 I965 18k} 1967 1928 1989 1970 1321 Activity a ================================================== Page 50 ================================================== OPTIONAL fORm NO. 10 5010-106 MaY 1962 Edition GSA GEN: REG. No. 27 1 Mr _ J Adams ~UNITED,STATES GO ERNMENT 2 Mr _ J_ A= Mintz Assoc. Dir Dop: (1 e Mr _ J_ B_ Hotis) Dop: Memorandum Asst. 1 Mr . W _ R_ Wannall Admin: 1 Mr . R_ LS Shackelford Comp. Syst. Ext. Aftairs Mr . W_ R. Wannall DATE: 2/9i76 Files & Com: Gen, Inv. Mr _ J. G _ Deegan Idont. Mr. S . S_ Mignosa Inspectidh AFROM W_ 0 Intoll. 1 Mr. F _ J. Cassidy Laboratory Mr. W_ 0 Cregar Plan. & Eval: Spoc. Inv: SUBJECT: SENSTUDY 75 Mr _ I J McNiff Troinirg Legal Telephond Rm_ Diroctor Sec PURPOSE To advise_that, at Senate Select Committee (SSC) Executive Session concerning_ "Domestic_Intelligence InvestigaEions hezd "ZT6776 , it was decided that an additional_Executive_Session would be scheduled for a Tuture date to more fully discuss the role FBI_ should Play in intelligence-txpe investigations of domestic organizazions and_citizens believed to_pose_Zong 5 range Jt threat to internal security of country_ DETATLS : Reference is made to my memorandum ' 2/2/76 advising that Bureau representatives would appear at SSC Executive Session concerning "'Domestic Intelligence Investigations" on 2/6/76 _ Above SSC Executive Session was held as scheduled between the approximate hours 10:00 a,m, to 1:00 P.m_ Representing_the_SSC were_Senators Walter F Mondale and Robert_Morgan who were accompanied by numerous `SSC Staff ~1344 personnel_ Bureau representatives Eprn-[i639s testimony at this Session were AssT3Eate ;EEei3iezor W- Raymond Wannall 9 Inspector-Deputy Ass istamu Director Hunter ES 18 Helgeson, Section Chiefs Joseph G Deeganz SebastienSSFEB sa and Robert L_ Shackelford, ali of the Intelligence _ Division, and Inspector John B "Hotis, Legal Counsel G Division_ 62+116395 MDR Ib ALLINFORMATION CONTAINED 5 ' TJM:lhb/hb HEREINOS UNCOASSIFIER CONTINUED OVER (11) DATE Tle/de_ Bv I2al-alet" Nw8 38860EEB6aa54836s78 Page 50 Sregarl Qanaei 1976 Migno ================================================== Page 51 ================================================== Memorandum to Mr. W_ R Wannall Re : Senstudy 75 62-116395 Senator_Mondale_explained at the outset that the purpose of the Session was for Bureau representatives to furnish information which Would assist Ehe SSC in draf islation outlining_Bureau re sponsibilities in Yrhaudut the domestic intelligence area. He requested that Bureau representatives _ighright operations in this field and suppert by specific examples, why the Bureau believes Jntt Msy there is a continuing need for this type investigation. Between the approximate hours 10:00 a,m, to 12:00 Bureau representatives offered statements land answered questions concerning the following topics: Isuggeswed Legislat based on both the "Stone I language land the proposed Attorney General guidelines; definition #n bf Governmental interests as basis for "Domestic Inte lligence Investigations;" extent of terrorist_activity (both foreign and domestic oriented) in this country; Value of intelligenceatype_investigations in deterring terrorist activity; and assessment Of poEential for terrorist activity during the forthcoming year_ At approximately 12:00 noon, Senators Mondale and Morgan departed because of other comitments Before departing, Senator_Mondale stated he believed the Session to be helpful but noted the discussion _had not included intelligence investigat ions_qf_SO-caLled subversive domestic organizations and individuals who do not appear to pose an imediate threat to Zhis country' s internal security. Senator Mondale proposed and it was 2greed, that discussion in this area would Continue with_Staff Members during the week of 2/9-13/76 and conclude with another Executive Session at a date to be decided subsequent to 2/13/76 . CONTINUED ea OVER 2 - NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 51 ting 1eg noon, ion 4 yet ================================================== Page 52 ================================================== Memorandum to Mr_ W _ R. Wannall Re Senstudy 75 62-116395 Upon Senator Mondale S departure, SSC Chief Counsel Frederick A 0_ Schwartz , Jr., acted as chairman Mr _ Shackelford read into the record a statement concerning the need for continued Bureau investigations of domestic organizations and individuals calling for, illegal overthrow of the Government even though the threat is not imminent. Following numerous questions and answers in this area, the Session was adjourned at 1.00 Pa= with no date set for further discussion. OBSERVATIONS While present, Senator Mondale from his comments appeared to acknowledge that in any Proposed_legislation sOme verbiage_wouzd have to be incLuded_allowing_ investigazions in the domestic intelligence area_ He seemed most concerned however and expressed cognizance of the difficulty in drafting permitting such investigations yet preventing investigations based_upon political beliefs and also_Preventing_ the FBT_Erom_being ~erci+e misused by "Government officials at some future date in this sensitive area Senator Morgan Verbally claimed he recognized the need for intelligence-type investigations but when violence was present _ He further declared that, in investigations of organizations calling for violence, such investigations should be limited only to that segment of the organization which actually participated in or advocated Violence _ Senator_Morgan was critical of Bureau investigations of the Klan and_ certain COINTETPRO 04- actions gainst Marzin Tyther Jr_ 9 and other segments of the black nationalist movement_ He was also critical of current Bureau leadership and expressed the belief this CONTINUED OVER 3 5 NWV 88608 Docld: 32989578 Page 52 m, , for iegislation_ only King ================================================== Page 53 ================================================== Memorandum to Mr. W _ R. Wannall Re : Senstudy 75 62-116395 leadership_ should be_replaced as it foLlows the traditions established by Mr Hoover From statements_made by "Schwartz, supra, and other SSC Staff Members Present, with the possible_exception_Qf Mr Mark Gizenstein, it would @ppear these individuals are unalEerabiy @pposed to legislation authoriz Bureau investigations_in_the domestic intelligence area unless the threat of violence is imminent RECOMENDATION That Legal Counsel Division, upon approach by SSC Staff Members, arrange for proposed informal discussion during week of 2/9-13/76 , and determine the date of proposed second session of SSC Executive Hearing concerning "Domestic Intelligence Investigations_ 11 Ru^ K 4 7 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 53 Mr ing TAn wRad ================================================== Page 54 ================================================== OPTiONAL form No: 10 5010-106 MaY 1962 Edition &s4 GEN. REG} NO. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Assoc. Dir. Dep- AD Dep: A3nn Memorandum 1 Mr_ J, B~ Adams Asst. Di} Admin. 1 Mr. T J, Jenkins Syst. Mr. Ax Mintz Ext. Affairs Mr. W. Wannalllv %/ DATE: 3/6h16 Files & Com. Gen. Inv. Mr. D W Moore Ident. i Mr. R. Wannall Inspectior FROM W. 0 . regar Mr. W 0. Cregar Intell Laboratory Plan. & Eval: Spec. Inva SUBJECT: SENSTUDY 75 Training Legal Cout Telephong_Rm. Director Sec y This memorandum briefly reviews the Speech made oD tke floor of the Senate by_Senator_Frank_Church entitled (Governent_Adherence to the Law: A Ca11 for a Temporary Special Prosecutor On #ateliigence Abuses Ir" The Speech attached) received some press_doverage, most 0f which dealt With "Senator_Church S proposal _fhat a special prosecutor be_designated Eo Took into Eheso-called intelligence abuses. In brief the statement Senator Church reviews that information Which was the subject of testimony by the "3j8ribe and Eleofuf{ Gomicte Of the Senate Select Committee before the Committee on 11/18/75- No_ new so-caLled abuses were identified_by_Senator_Church_and_the_speech was merely a rehash 0f those_activities conducted_by_the_intel: ence communify over_the-years_which the SSC now describes as abuses Specifically, the Church statement makes reference to Ehe following; COINTELPRO: ba -(6 39, -,/38/ The COINTEL Program HEC Hizn the subject of extensive press inquiries and documents have been made public under the Freedom of Iafarmatyoa Act. It was the subject of an extensive investigation by the Department of Justice. The Bureau made all COINTEL files avlable for the Department S review. Its investigation culminated in a report by former Assistant Attorney General Petersen which concluded that "the overwhelming bulk of the activities carried outaunder :the Program (COENTEL) were legitimate and Proper 'inte; 4e2366 and investigative practices and techniques FEB 17 62-116395 WoG;mjg - CONTINUED OVER FENCLOSU ~E MDR l6 ALLINFORMATION CONTAINED Eari NZpEEE_2 Kmla BY A4# 8 4 FEB 1976 NWv 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 54 Compa lptp Pfkre by lige Anear ~J } Alt 2 5 ================================================== Page 55 ================================================== Memorandum to Mr. W. R. Wannall Re: Senstudy 75 62-116395 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR: Senator Church 's allegations concerning_ the FBI S investigation of Martin Luther Jr., are replete.with inaccuracies, untruths half-truths, exaggerations 9 distortions and opinions masquerading as facts_ The Senator S allegations illustrate his disregard for facts as duly sworn to and documented (the testimony of Mr_ Adams on 11/19/75) preferring instead to in certain fixations and preconceptions of the SSC Ecakersish The entire matter 18 currently under intensive Departmental review which includes Departmental access to' ali FBI files. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE: This refers to the fact that in 1969, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) established a special staff used to gather intelligence on dissident groups_ The legitimacy of this procedure is something for the" IRS to answer_ QPERATION_CHAOS: Senator Church criticizes the special operation group formed in CIA to explore possible ties between hostile foreign nations and domestic dissent within the U S, CIA S de fense to this operation has been the fact that were doing this in response to direct instructions from the President. ILLEGAL MAIL OPENING PROGRAMS : Much has appeared in the press regarding the so-called illegal mail opening programs conducted by both CIA and FBI- This is currently the_ subject of a very intensive investigation by the Department of Justice and both the FBI and CIA are cooperating with Departmental attorneys in an effort to determine whether there is any criminal culpability on the part of FBI and CIA employees. 2 CONTINUED OVER NW 88608 Docld: 32989578 Page 55 King, King_ they ================================================== Page 56 ================================================== Memorandum' to Mr. W. R. Wannall Re: Senstudy 75 62-116395 THE HUSTON PLAN: Here again, considerable information has in the Press regarding the Huston Plan. This Plan @PPedteded_ in the White House during former President Nixon s administration. After a series of meetings which culminated in an implementing order from the White House Mr_ Hoaer objected to the Attorney General which resulted in the White House recalling the implementing letter. NSA WATCH LIST: Ehe NSA Watch List also has been the subject of some press coverage_ It involves a list of American citizens maintained by the National Security Agency for the purpose of monitoring messages carried over international communications. This procedure is also the subject of a current investigation by the Department. The call for a temporary prosecutor by Senator Church is not addressed in this memorandum but will be the subject of a separate pemorandum prepared by the Office of Legal Counsel. ACTION: For information. Rin 3 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 56 being Ym ukl ================================================== Page 57 ================================================== GOVERNMENT ADHZREWCE To THE LAW: A. CALL FOR A TEMPORARY SPECIAL PROSECUTOR ON INTELLIGENCE ABUSES mDR p By ALL INFORMATIONCONTAINED HEREINIS Senator Frank Church DRZ 1-Foo HooATSER 2Alu| BY lehz A year ago the Select Conmittee on Intelligence began its investigation of the American intelligence service _ Since then the road we have traveled has been long and hard . But nOw the end of the journey is near Soon `the Committee wiii present: its final recommendations We have sat neither as judges nor jurors in this inquiry. It has not been our function to act as a Grand Jury_ Our Purpose rather , has been to obtain information to aid the legislative process In particular we have sought the knowledge and under- standing > based On a close review of intelligence activities over the past three decades which cou ld us develop souna legis- lative remedies to reform the intelligence agencies and prevent abuses of Power in the future. The criminal investigati- and prosecution 0 f officials within the intelligence service who may have violated the law is not the task of this or any other Congressional ccmittee. Yet all Members of Congress , and the citizens represent Should be concerned that justice takes its proper and impartial course in this matter. The Senate Select Comnittee has spent the better part of a year ferreting out the facts and has established that many laws have indeed Deen violated _ The list is extensive: 1956 to 1971, the Federal Bureau 0f Investigation carried out five counterintelligence: programs or "COINTELPROs II . against a variety of organizations involved i% peaceful protest _ Among these organizaticns were the Southern Christian Leadership Conference , most black stuJent grolps and various antiwar grCpS . k2 - [/6 HBLSUL_ NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 57 help on they From 13xl ================================================== Page 58 ================================================== The FBI progra against the. New Left was the most wide- sweeping of all_ Its targets included underground newspapers students protesting various university policies, the antiwar Inter-University Ccmmittee for Cebate on Foreign Policy _ 3 and several colleges and universities _ The FBI tactics included the use of anonym ou s letters and telephone calls designed to disrupt families friendships _ careers , and organizations; the use of agents provocateursto SOw dissension and fragment groups; the dissemination of fake information about individuals to employers , credit bureaus and creditors; the instigation of tax investigations against certain citizens for harassment Purposes alone; the investigation of the private life of group leaders for whispering to the press; and an alost end less list of equally deplorable assaults on First Amendment rights _ From 1962 until his death , Dr _ Martin Luther was the target of a vicious campaign the FBI to discredit him as the most proinent black activist in America The full array of the Bureau S sophisticated devices of technical surveillance was turned' against Dr He was illegally bugged tapped and followed . Information on his private life was then de livered by agents of the FBI to clergymen 9 Members of Congress the White House = 9 United States Ambassadors , newsmen the National Science Foundation and the British Government ) anong others _ Agents were sent to colleges to persuade them not to grant Dr honorary degrees _ Information obtained frc microphone coverage of Dr _ was hand-carried to prominent c lergymen throughout the country. As one agerit recalls [Hoover] sent ne co talk to an Episcopalian Bishop. He instructed me to tell this Episco- palian Bishop who nad been speaking for King 2l1 sorts of details _ It was not a pleasant assignment But it was an order an instruction , and I did g0. (The Bishop] led me to be lieve that we cou ld have done a much more honorable thing if w@ had stayed ir: Washington and not carried that tale out there , and I'm inclined to think that he was right. ~2 - V NW 88608_Qocld:32989578 58 King by Xing ~ King King Page ================================================== Page 59 ================================================== Thirty-four days bef ore Dr_ King was to to Norway to receive the highest honor an American can earn , tne Nobel Prize fo Peace, the Federal Bureau of Investigation even sent him message urging him to take his own life_ The unsigned note read : there is only one thing left for you to do You know what it is_ You have just 34 days in which to do it_ (This exact number has been selected for a specific reason . ) It has definite practical significance _ You are done _ There is but one way out you _ The FBI has engaged in a host of other questionable activ- ities including the collection of intelligence on critics' and' political opponents of incumbent Presidents _ In 1969,.the Internal Revenue Service established 2 Special Service Staff (SSS) For the next five years the SS Staff was used by the IRS and indirectly , the FBI to gather intelligence on dissident groups . Its 11,458 files included dossiers on anti- war leaders black political leaders , writers, labor organizers tax reform groups , civil rights groups wcmen 5 liberation groups , . clergymen 3 and many more In 1967 a Specizl Operations Group was formed in the Central Intelligencc Agericy . Its purpose Mas to explore possible ties between hostile foreign nations and donestic dissent within the United States _ The project received the codename "1 Operation CHAOS _ It Over a six-year period CHAOS accunu lated more than 13 ,000 files , including 7 ,200 on American citizens _ Through this program the CIA became 3 storehouse for the stockpiling of large quantities of data on citizens of this country. From 1940 to 1973 , various illegal nail-opening programs were conducted intermittently by the CIA and the FBI _ The CIA program ran off and cn from 1952 to 1973 , and involved the opening of mail to ard From Anerican citizens _ This mail Was intercepted in five major cities within the United States, with the larges operation taking p lacc Jn Vew York City. In fhat mctropolis alone 9,000 letters were opened" and read by CIA agents NWV 88608 Docld:32989578 59 fly King for Page ================================================== Page 60 ================================================== in the year of the program. Among thel Hividuals and organizations whose mail was examined were Arthur Burns , Mrs . Martir Luther jr. " Richard Nixon,. Senators Humphrey and Kennedy , the Ford Foundation Harvard University, 2nd the Rockefeller Foundation. The FBI mail-opening Program ran from 1940 to 1966 , with Federal agents in seven American cities reading and photograph- letters written by citizens of the United States. The FBI also cooperated with the CIA mail Progra in New York re- ceiving copies of more than 50 ,000 intercepted letters from the Agency between 1958 and 1973 . Military intelligence units shared the CIA take too In the Summer of 1970 , the so-Called Huston Plan was drafted for ad approved by the President Based 07 a sweeping review of intelligence collection aethods Prepared by officials of the CIA, the FBI tho Matfonal fccurity Agency (NCA) , the Defense Intelli- gence As*n6; (:..; :0: 32 se?arate mllitary service units , the iucton 750 > ~rics cf illegal proposals _ The Plan , approved :t Fri, invested the intelligence agencies with President: :' wthcrit" to monitor the international comauni- cations of U.S. cirizens; intensify the electronic surveillance of domestic diszidnts; %&J the mail of: American citizens; break into the homes cf comes:ic dissenters; and increase the coverege of college studen:s. Althouf: the Plan Yzs "~scinded five days after its initial approval, scveral of the ?rograms continued ~_ just as they had gone on before the Freside;-ial annointment They had a life of their own , apart from higher authority. The CIA mail progran is but one cxanple . Aons :hc prograns appreved by the President in the Huston Flan wa:; 4 "w 'j:r" eintainu On American citizens by the National Su"`i:y AGenci. Xesacges carried ovcr international communicatiuls wflitieg mhich were from , or about individuals 4- Titiru "44# Jaaa NW_88608 Docld: 32989578 Page 60 King , ing City, $: *o, ================================================== Page 61 ================================================== whose names appeared on the watcn list were automatically sorted out and monitored by NSA computers_ The messages were also dis- seminated to the the FBI , and the Secret Service _ Tjirgughout the 1960 ' s and early 197 0 ' $, over 16 ,000 American names were placed on the NSA watch list. Moreover since 1945 , three international -telegraph comp- anies provided the United .States Government with copies of telegrams sent abroad by American citizens _ This program was turned over to the National Security Agency , when that agency was established in 1952 and it became known as "Operatio SHAMROCK. Ji American names on the NSA watch list served as computer indexes or signals for the private companies to sort from their large volume of messages those which were of interest to the government _ These messages were then circulated to the Bureau and the CIA. This by no means , a comprehensive list of unlawful conduct by the intelligence agencies The possibility of perjury by intelligence officers before the Congress is not the least of several questions which have yet be resolved by a thorcugh investigation of the evidence _ This is" an issue of utmost im- portance since the Congress cannot hope to arrive at useful remedial legislation on the intelligence service or any other public policy concern if it is not told the truth. The issue then , is not whether laws: have been violated , but rather when and how justice will be served . The "when" ought to be as soon as possible; the "how" is a more tangled problem _ An argument can be made in favor oF allowing the usual processes and institutions to take their course The Justice Department has begun to conduct criminal investigations of several cases uncoverea.by the Rockefeller Commissio.` and the comnittees of Congress. It can be argued that these investigations should not be interrupted since thcy nave already begun _ 5t 5 04 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 61 CIA, is, to ================================================== Page 62 ================================================== Certainly, the present Attorney General is a man of integrity. He has voiced his concern several times over re- garding the abuses which have come to light through the invess tigations of the past year _ Fe has been helpful to the Select Committee by providing documents and other information _ Ifhave full confidence in his good intentions and his respect for the Jaw. Nonetheless , the Attorney General faces an unfortunate dilema . Since the Federal Bureau of Investigation is a sub- division of the Justice Department, it lies within the adminis- trative responsibility of the Attorney General _ He is thus placed in a position of investigating the very house over which he must preside _ It is not the actuality of impartiality which is at stake. The appearance of impartiality is just as important The American Bar Association Standards for Crininal Justice provide that a prosecuting officer should have no conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest . As Chesterfield Smith, past president of the ABA , has noted _ "Under the Standards, it would be improper for an investigation of the Executive Branch of the Federal Governnent to be conducted by a prosecutor subject to the direction and control of the President_ It The fact that the FBI is a part of the Justice Department is not the only troubling aspect of this situation G though it is serious enough since over the years , senior. FBI officials and Justice personnel have had close contact in their daily work and have shared knowledge of the dubious activities brought to light by the Select Committee inquiry _ The Justice Department and the CIA have also had a unique re lationship. A secret agree- ment between the two was in effect for twenty Years which 'exempted the Agency from the usual requirenents of reporting to Justice any violations of the law aong CIA personnel _ 6 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 62 only ================================================== Page 63 ================================================== Moreover it is the Justice Department which is supposed to represent intelligence officials who may be sued for civil damages as a consequence of the disclosures brought about by Ene Congressional investigations_ How can the Justice Department investigate and prosecute these officials, on the one hand and defend their interests in civil suits on the" other? It just will not work. It is obvious that the public is deeply troubled the findings of the investigations into the intelligence service. In a recent Harris Survey _ 80 percent of those interviewed greed "it was wrong for the FBI to send a note to Martin Luther King suggesting that he commit suicide " 74 Percent agreed "it was wrong for the CIA to work out a deal with Mafia characters to try to assassinate Castro "1 And 61 percent agreed "it was a violation of basic rights for the CIA and FBI to conduct spying on prominent Anericans here at hone Ii The government must move decisively. To avoid charges of a Whitewash , it is in the best interests" of the Justice Depart- ment to disqualify itself in this case What is vital now is to guarantee a full, thorough ana independent investigation. A special prosecutor should be en- listed for this purpose and given sufficient authority to fully perform the task Last year, the American Bar Association Committee to Study Federal Law Enforcement Agencies addressed itself in a prelimi- nary report to the question of a special prosecutor Tne Committee rejected the' establishment of a permanent special prosecutor but noted that "the public must be assured that crines comuitted in high places will be investigated and prosecuted fearlessly and with integrity. II To this end , the ABA Comittee properly concluded: -7 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 63 by ================================================== Page 64 ================================================== There may be exceptional circunstances requiring a special- prosecutor from out- side the Department of Justice Who is not dependent on the Attorney General Or the President for future promotion Or other preferment _ The primary obli- gation to appoint such an attorney should reside in the Attorney General - The relationship between the Justice Department and the intelligence service unquestionably presents us with an excep- tional circumstance The Person chosen to perform the task of special prosecutor must possess the same impartiality and strength of resolution which Leon Jaworski demonstrated during his appearance before a comittee of Congress in 1973 _ The following exchange occurred that year in hearings bef ore the Senate Comnittee on the Judiciary: Senator Tunney So .as I uncerstand your statement today , ycu feel that if there evidence of criniral activity which is indictable , that y >u would be prepared to iove anead with an irvestigation ard in- dictments despite tne fact that the defen- dants involved night be prepared to claim that national securiry required them to do what they did ? Mr Jaworski That is right sir Ana wou ld have the burden of sustaining that Position _ I Iould not assume the burden- I wculd contest it _ The special prosecutor, Ecreover , should be imbued with the same faith in the law that posseesed John Adams who knew that the law "witnout any regard to persors commands that which is good and punishes evil in all whether rich or poor high or low 'tis deaf inexorable , inflexible # The basic machinery of a special prosecutorls office is already in placc as a legacy of the Watergate affair_ It should not be too difficult to modify this machinery in the appropriate manner to carry out the investigation of unlawfulness in the intelligence agencics_ 8 - NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 64 they ================================================== Page 65 ================================================== It may be argued that we shou ld concentrate On the reform of the inte lligence agencies for the future, not on the punish- ment of individuals for misdeeds of the past _ This is a be - guiling argument - But the truth is that we can ill-afford to overlook the lawlessness of, the past if we wish to avoid a repetition in the future . As two scholars from the Center for National Security Studies, Jerry J. Berman and Morton H. Halperin, noted in a recent New_York Timeg article: One element in bringing the intelligence agencies under democratic control is to insure that officials of intelligence agencies are prosecuted when tthey violate the law_ Unless there is a thorough investigation by an impar- tial prosecutor followed by indictments and a report the threat of criminal penalties will not deter future abuses _ I find it utterly deplorable that the President in his State of the Union message failed completely to say even a word about the neea to make our intelligence agencies the law_ As the journalist Anthony Lewis has comented , "It is easy to denounce privete crine , as Mr Ford did_ But it is more important now , for Government to commit itself to law. " And SO I must conclude that , in the present situation resort t0 a temporary speciai prosecutor is both proper and necessary _ Leon Jaworski, a forner Special Prosecutor himself and others in the legal community agree with this conclusion_ NW 88608 Docld: 32989578 Page 65 9 - Key obey ================================================== Page 66 ================================================== 2 5 Mr . As Mintz (1 5 Mr. J. B. Hotis) Mr. W. R. Wannall 1 Mr . W_ 0. Cregar The Attorney General January 29 , 1976 1 5 Mr . S. F. Phillips Director, FBI 0, Sa' SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON) LITELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC) Reference is made-to SSC letter dated January 20, 1976, requesting access to or delivery of speclfted FBI materials. Enclosed for your approval and forverding to the SSC is the origtnal of a menorandum in responlse Item 1 of referenced request . Also enclosed Ls: 2 copy of the memorandum for your records. Enclosures (2) MDR Ip ALLINFORMATION CONTAINZD 62-116395 Hereinis UNCLASCIFIEM QATE INod_ 6Y FetVehL 1 6 The Feputy Attorney General Attention: Michael E. Shaheen, Jr. Special Counsel for Intelligence Coordlnation SFP : lhb Ihb (9) REC: T1z 12 1-3z-_.13T9 C 3 FES 19 1976 Assoc. Dir, AD Adm. Dep. AD Inv. Asst. Dir.: Wc"t_ Admin. Comp. Syst. Ext. Affairs Files & Com. Gen. Inv. Ident. Ins pection Intell: :"X," Rv Laboratory Plan: & Evol. Spoc. Inv. Legol Coun. Telcphone Rm. ROOM TELETYPE UNIT GFO 54+14, N8t88583E38cR8 AHaBSoM Fage 66 to J: ) @ 3ecLssuxe Dcpa Woc, "1t" Tra = ining ================================================== Page 67 ================================================== 2 - Mr. J. A. Mintz (1 - Mr. J. Ba Hotis) Mr. W. R. Wannall i Mr . W. 0 _ Cregar Mr . S_ F_ Phillips 62-116395 Jenary 29, 1976 1 U, S. SENATE SELECT COMIITIEE Tn 1# STUDY GOVERINMEITAL OPERATIONS MITH RLSPECT TO INTELLIGECE ACTIVITIES (SSC) 2 L 3 1 3 Reference 1s Dade to SSC letter dated 3 8 Janary 20, 1976 . 8 L 7 ] Iten 1 nf referenced letter requested access 8 to all meterial furnished to the FBI "by the CIA Erom 2 a Snurce know to the FBI as 'COLGS' and Who was handled 25 0 source under the heading reclal extremist matters. J 8 4 It wtas Indicated In Iten 1 that CIA had already given 8 the Counittee Staff access to the naterlel in its L 6 8 possession relating to this source. 8 3 [ In view of the Third Agency conslderations J present , thls request wes discussed on January 23, 1976, L 3 by a representative of this Bureau with Mr= Halter Elder 1 1 of the CIA Review Staff. Mr . Elder advlsed that CIA . { had no record of "COLGS" but thot It did have Infortation 4 concerning "CLCGS _ ," the cryptonym for an IndIvidual who ju Was 8 Source of CIA. During the pertod 1970-1971, CIA 1 furnished to the FBI approximately 30 memoranda conteining information fron "CLOGS_ 01 According to Elder, the SSC alk has seen everything which CIA has in Its flles concerning X "CLOGS , m including the approxinate 30 cemoranda which CIA Assoc. Dir. had furnished to the FBI. Elder expressed the preference Dep. AD Adm. Dep: AD Inv. that this Bureau respond to thc referenced request by Asst. Dir:: referring the SSC back to CIA: Admin. Comp. Syst. Ext. Affoirs FBI files contain a single reference to "CIOGS, Files & Com. Gen. Inv. that a CIA nemorandum dated 17, 1971,' Wudicating Ident. X'CLOGS" to be a CIA Source _ Inspection Intell. kh37306 Loborotory Plan. & Evol; SFP :lhb|hb ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY TO AG Spec. Inv. SEE NOTE PAGE 2 Training (8) Legal Coun; Jc wi"(4L Telephone Rm. 2JWZ Pur 1975 0 569-920 Director Sec'y MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT NW 88608 Doeld:32989578 Page 67 3 1 belng May rll_ao, ================================================== Page 68 ================================================== SCIAIC SELCCI C MITAIC OI INIZLLICMCE AC IVITIES (SSC) On Jcnuaty 26, 1976 , Spectal Agent Seycor Fred Phlllips ~f this Bureau Conerred with Mr . John 1, EllLEE, Directar Dorestic Incelligencc Task: Force, SSC, and told Clliff ~f Qur Eindings both @5 to That our Eiles ccntetned and Ihet Elder had told us. Inqutry Was made nf Clliff as tn the necesslty or pertinence of thc SSC rcquesting o the FBI access tn Datortals wnich CIA had Eurnished to the FBI inastuch 45 the SSC had already had access to such natertal at CIA. Nentlon Vas Iade cf the Third Agency consideration vhtch ELlLff indicatcd he Taz Cognizant ~ 9 but he stated the SSC' 8 purpose In Dal:ing the request Tas in tho foro of a double chcck: to Insure the SSC gatned acccss to all o8 the motcriol it desired. Ic Tz23 explained to Elliff that this requcst, in lizht of thc factors involved, would placc on undue burden on the FBI as there right nat be ony Ioy to retrievc tho inforrtion It tas requesting to sce . This Point I7os criphasized by thc fact thot FBI indices contained 0 single reference tn "CuCS," that referred to above . Elliff rcsponded that he Tould check vith the member of the SSC Staff handling this natter and further edvise . January 27 9 1976, Ellif? adviscd Philltps thot he had checked out the natter and, in vicr of all the factors present, ir Tculd be unnecessary for the Bureau to take any further action On Item 1 Of the January 20 , 1976, request other thon to subnit thc instont Ecnorandun. 1 71 The Attorney General NCTE: Contact with Elder at CIA was by Supervisor Andrew J, Duffin of the Senstudy 75 Project. 2 2 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 68 ~nly On ================================================== Page 69 ================================================== 5-140 (Rev. 1-21-74) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 Addressee: SENATE SELECT COMITTEE Ltr LHM Memo Report dated 1/29/76 U_ S Senate Select Committee (SSC) _ Ception of (SSC Letter 1/20/76, Item 1) FBI Originating Officez Delivered by: Date: 446 Received by: LZZZ Title: Return this receipt to the Intelligence Division, FBI MDR-1b ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED Ba62nj1j62_872 DATE BY Spaemiehl NW-88608-Doeld:32989578_Page 69 [1+3937 1377 Document: ================================================== Page 70 ================================================== OTE: SEE instRucTions On REVERSE CLASSIFY As APPROPR IATE BEFORE COMPLETING TO: Intelligence Comunity Staff FROM: ATTN: Central Index FBI SUBJECT: Abstract of Information Provided to Select Committees How PROV | DED (check appropriate term I f document was made available 2 DA TE PRov ! DED for review but not transmitted S0 note. ) 1/29/76 X DOCUMENT BR IEF ing NTERVIEW TEST MONY OTHER 3 To Wkom PROV IDED (check appropfiate term; add spec i fic names if appropriate) SSC KSC [DENTIF ICAT | ON (provide descriptive data for documen give name or identification number 0 f briefer , interviewee testifier and subject) Menorandum IN RESPONSE To (Tist date and item number i f in response to formal request , other- 6 CLASSIF |CATiON OF wise state verbal request 0 f ( name) , initiative , subpoena , etc.) INFORMA T ION (enter U , C, S TS or Codeword) SSC request 1/20/76, Iten 1 U KEY WoRDS enter the appropriate words from the Iist Provided separately; if words not isted are used underline for emphas i s) Intelligence Activities, Domestic Civil Unrest SUMMARY (see reverse side be fore complet ing this item) Information requested regarding "Clogs, a source 'handled under heading "'Racial Extremist Matters. M1 Request withdrem as handled by CIA prevlously. MDR CONTAINED AEMRORY TAN DY Raanletu DATE 62-116395 AJD:lhb ORIGINAL VIA LIAISON TO CENTRAL COMMUNITY INDEX (4) IN CONNECTION WITH SENSTUDY 75 _ TREAT AS YELLOH 5' CLASSAFY As APPROPRIATE 379| (6.75 ) NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 70 2 -i3os=1379 ts; key key INEE SFR? L4 ================================================== Page 71 ================================================== 274 - ]ule4 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 0f 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 Comiunity matters if appropriate_ feedback or 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_ 9 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 i8 required_ Additional pages may be attached if necessary. NW 88608 Docld:32989578 71 Any Page ================================================== Page 72 ================================================== OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL WASHINGTON, Dc. 20530 FEB 1 2 1976 TO: John A Mintz 1 Assistant Director Legal Counsel Division 54 Federal Bureau of Investigation FROM: Steven K Blackhurst Assistant Special Counsel for 56 Intelligence Coordination SUBJECT : SSC Request for Interviews 0f Additional FBI Agents Attached is a letter from the Senate Select Committee requesting the names 0f the authors Of various FBT memoranda and that the SSC be allowed to interview these individuals _ Please arrange for an appropriate and prompt response_ A similar request from the SSC concerning the authors of a memorandum from the Chicago field office_ is expected shortly. "/13/7 6 axel Zhnhan MD lb ALLWLI NEORMATQN CONTADNEP 5387374Lel CC : Paul FrcAsure REC-100 Lx-1/6395 ur #uuutra 1374 FEB 18 1976 #er % NVS 888 '82808*A8.843.403878 Page 72 Daly FILE BEHIND ENCL Jowasoi 5 _ TM aevolution ================================================== Page 73 ================================================== FEB 1 2 1976 TO: John A= "intz , As3istant Dircctor Legal Counsel Division Federal Bureau Of Invesiigation FROM : Steven I . Slackhurst Asoistant Special Counsel for Intelligence Coordination SUBJECT 8 3SC Request for Interviews of Additional EBI_Agencz Actached i3 a lettar from tho Senatc Select Comnittee requcsting thc nanes of the avthors of various FBI menoranda and that the SSC ba allowed *0 interview thece individuals. Please arrange for an appropriate and pronpt response A sinilar request fron the 8SC conccrning Ihe authors of a mcmorandu Erorl thc Chicago field office 13 expccted shortly. Mbrlk JEL Cc: Paul Daly EeRrf EZEOENNNTTOI 73 ZATID 21770 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 73 'CoE: EzAlmle Page ================================================== Page 74 ================================================== PRANK Church; IDAHO; ChxiRMAN JOHN G. TOwER, TEXAS, VICE CHAIRMAN PHILIP ^. HART, MIcH HOWARD H; BAKER; Jr:, TENN: WaLTER F. MONDALE; MINN: BARRY GOLDWATER, ^RIZ: WaLTER D: HUDDLESTON; KY: CHARLES MCC: MATHIAS, JR:; MD: RObERT MORGAN; %kc: RICHARD s. SchweIKER, PA: OaRY HART, coLo: Rlnited States Senate WILLAM G.MILLER, STAFF DIRECTOR FrEDERICK ^: O. SCHWARZ, JR:, CHIEF COUNSEL CurTIs R: SMOTKERS, MiNority COUNSEL SELECT COMMITTEE To STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONs WITH RESPECT To INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (PursuANT To s. RES. 21, #Th CONGRESS) WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 February 11, 1976 The Honorable Edward A. Levi Attorney General of the United States Mbr |b U _ S _ Department of Justice Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Mr _ Attorney General: 'amJell As a part of the Select Committee on Intelligence' s preparation of a final report on FBI intelligence operations_ 1 we are seeking to take the testimony of persons whose memo- randa and statements might be quoted in that report. In our investigation into the FBI's role in the "gang between the- Black Panther Party and the U_ S . organization, certain portions of Bureau Memoranda and Airtels may be quoted _ The following is a list Of these documents_ Actual copies , receivea by the Select Committee from the FBI , are also enc losed _ Memorandum SAC , Los Angeles to Director FBI 11/29/68 Memorandum Director 1 FBI to SAC Los Angeles 10/31/68 Memorandum SAC , Los; Angeles to Director FBI 3/17/69 Memorandum SAC San Diego to Director, FBI 6/5/69 Memorandum SAC San Diego to Director, FBI 6/6/69 MMemorandum SAC Los Angeles to Director FBI 9/3/69 Memorandum SAC _ 1 San Diego to Director 1 FBI 9/18 /6.9 Memorandum SAC San Diego to Director FBI 10/6/69 Memorandum SAC San Diego to Director 1 FBI 11/10/69 Memorandum SAC San Diego to Director, FBI 12/3/69 Memorandum SAC _ 1 San Diego to Director 1 FBI 11/12/69 The Select Committee staff would grea appreciate your forwarding to us the names of the FBI personnel responsible for the .preparation of these Bureau memoranda . We would also greatly appreciate your making the necessary arrangements for Select Committee staff to be able to inter- view these persons lYour prompt attention to this matter will be greatly ~Ppr 60 Yours_very truly, Z Frank Church 3 Chairman NIV 88608 Docld22889578 Rage 74 AIL FEIMISORNATZOAT 3684323F 'CONTAINBDD war" tly TEB F 3 9 ================================================== Page 75 ================================================== OPTIONAL FORM No. 10 5010-106 MaY 1962 Edition GSA GEN; Reg. No, 37 UNITED STATES GUVERNMENT Dir . L Mr _ W_ R Wannall Dep. AD Adm. Memorandum 1 Mr _ W_ 0_ Cregar Dep. AD Inv. Dir.: 1 Mr - P_ ES Nugent Admin. Comp: Syst: Ext. Affairs TO Mr_ W_ Ra Wannall DATE: 2/12/76 Files & Com. Gen. Inv. MbR Ik Idepection FROM W _ 0_ Cregarllof/ Intell. ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED Laboratory Plan. & Eval: SUBJECT: U_ S_ SENATE SELECT COMITTEE DAREIN E 3M22Ak11 DATE By Spec. Inv. Training ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (ssc) Legal Coun. Telephone Rm. Director Sec Y Purpose of this memorandum is to advise of delivery of the attached documents to the captioned committele on authorization of Mr. Steven Blackhurst, Deputy Special Counisel for Intelligence Coordination 9 Department Of Justice. By way 0f background, the SSC previously requested access to all Bureau materials in the Martin Luther Jr. 9 file relating to the Poor People S Campaign_and the Sanitation Workers Strike Memphis , Tennessee, from 1/1 ~ 4/4/68,&s well as all materials in the latter two files pertaining to King for the same period. A partial proffer of materials requested was made available to SSC Staff Member Michael T Epstein for review on 2/9/76 . The attached documents were thereafter designated by Epstein for delivery fo the SSC _ On 2/9/76 Mr _ Steven Blackhurst, Deputy Special Counsel for Intelligence Coordination, Department_ of Justice orally authorized SA Seymor F_ Phillips to make delivery of the requested items to the SSC It should be noted the Department memorandum dated 1/27/76 was furnished a complete set of the documents from which Epstein selected those to be delivered on 2/9/76 . 1373 62-/6 33_ ACTION: For information and record purposes FEB 17 lv 25 Wyha { 'koghB3ysi ENCL BEHIND TED Enclosures PEN:adn J;_ ING BEHIND (4) 4 MAR 338cid.49769578 MW 88608 Page 75 Assoc. Asst. King: by REC-100 1976 FIE S- bJi3 ================================================== Page 76 ================================================== OPTIONAL FORM No. 10 5010-106 May 1962 Edition GSA GEN_ Reg . No. 27 UNITEQ STATES GOVERNMENT Assoc. Dir. - Dep. AD Adm. 1 64 Mr. R_ J. Gallagher Dop: AD Inv- Memorandum 1 en Mr . W. R. Wannall Asst. Dir.: Admin: Comp. Syst. Ext. Affairs TO Mr . W R_ Wannall DATE: 2/12/76 Files & Com. Gon. Inv. Idont. 1 5 Mr. W_ 0 _ Cregar Inspection FROM W_ Cregar 1 m Mr . A. J_ Duffin Intell: Laboratory Plan: & Eval_ Spoc. Inv. SUBJECT SENSTUDY 75 Training Legal Coun. Telephone Rm. Director Sec'Y h>La_If On 2/10/76, Supervisor Jack Hagerty, Tampa Division, telephonically advised Senstudy Project that one Jack Bauman, 600 Lake Martha Drive, N, Winter Haven Florida, had received a subpoena to appear before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSC) on 2/19/76 . For background information, Bauman, an ex-CIA employee, was a witness for the Government during the Watergate investigation and was interviewed extensively by the Bureau during same Due to a serious heart conditibn he did not travel to Washington to testify in 1973 , but then AUSA Earl Silbert, Washington, D. flew to Florida for Bauman s deposition. Prior to Bauman S scheduled appearance: before the Michael Madigan, an SSC Staff Member, and Jack Dempsey of CIA S Review Staff (CIA S Senstudy .Project counterpart) are to interview Bauman at his residence in Florida in the presence of his attorney, Wallace L: Storey. In this regard, Bauman has requested SA Brooke D_ Roberts 0f Lakeland, Florida, RA (who interviewed Bauman during Watergate) presence during this interview, along with any documents which may refresh his (Bauman' s) recollection of prior statements as his memory incfiiling 53-//637s -1312 Hagerty desired to know whether or not Roberts should sit in on upcoming interview and have FD-3Q2 87 his prior interview of Bauman available. FEB 13 1976 62-116395 AJD : lhblhb Ib 'CONTINUED 7 OVER (5) ALLINFORMATION CONTAINED HErEIn SUNCLASSIFIR lehl DATE VNou B 8 4 NWV 2064EE863.5562078578 Page 76 WxwY E., C., SSC , ~Of Mbk 3a#lM ================================================== Page 77 ================================================== Memorandum to Mr. W . R. Wannall Re : Senstudy 75 62-116395 SA Andrew J Duffin, through Mr Walter Elder, CIA Review Staff 9 on 2/10/76 , determined that CIA was in fact to participate in an interview of Bauman with an SSC Staff Member in the near future He is to be interviewed regarding his prior contact with E. Howard Hunt and Project Merry Mack, acronym for CIA' s efforts to prevent any electronic penetration of their building during its construction. CIA hopes that interview will negate the necessity of Bauman having to answer SSC subpoena , as feel it will show he will not Be. the "hot" witness that SSC anticipates. Subsequently , Hagerty was advised of above and that Roberts should not participate in interview, as it was an SSC interview and concerned then and CIA. ACTION None. For information. Ov 6 2 NW 88608 Docld: 32989578 Page 77 they only (kiwa N ================================================== Page 78 ================================================== OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL WASHINGTON, D.C. 20530 K FEB 1 0 1976 TO : John As Mintz 1 Assistant Director Legal Counsel Division Federal Bureau of Investigation FROM: Steven K. Blackhurst Assistant Special Counsel for 56 Intelligence Coordination SUBJECT : Senate Select Committee Request dated February 4 1976 Attached: is a letter from the Senate Select Committee dated February 4 , 1976 . It is my under- standing that the FBI has already declassified the documents in question and that this letter is for record keeping purposes MDR b AIX SBNNEXRMATIONCONTAINED # IBRGEEE3 LmJehl briAosr CC : Paul 62-116 375-1391 415r 'FEB 17 1976 3 23 NIN 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 78 only . Daly REC-1OQ l"EnccUsuR? Afuer Aavolution _ 8 1976 8 4"MAR ================================================== Page 79 ================================================== FEB 1 0 1976 TO : John A_ Mintz , Acsigtant Director Legal Counsel Divizion Fedcral Bureau of Invcgtigation FROM: Steven X6 3lackhurst Ascistanz Special Coungol for Intclligence Coordination STZJCCT : Senato Select Cormittee Roquest datca February 4. 1976 Attachedl i8 3 lctter Erom thc Senate Solcct Coiuittez datol February 4 , 1976, Ic 13 Ty undar- nianding that thze FBI has alrendy declassified thc documents in quostion and that this lottor 1g for rucord kecping purposos only . CC: Paul MbR |U n3z DEIWEIOTNMIZOARZZIcD 2i2z2mojac NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 79 Daly ================================================== Page 80 ================================================== FRANK Church; IDaho; CHAIRMAN JOHN G: Tower; TEXAs; VICE CKAirMaN PhiliP A, HaRT; Mich; HOWARD H: BAKER, JR: TENN; WaLTER F MONDALE, MINn: BARRY GOLDWATER, ARiz. WaLTCR D. HUDDLESTON, KY. CHARLES MCC, MATHIAS,Jr,, MD: ROBERT MORGAN; N.c: RICHARD s. SCHWEIKER, PA. GARY HART, Colo: Alnited States Gerrate William G. MilleR; STAFF DirecToR FREDErICK ^: O. SchwARZ, CHIEF CQUNSEL CUrtIs R: SMOTHERS, MINORITY COUNSEL SELECT COMMITTEE TO STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH RESPECT To INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (PURSUANT' To S. Res-21, A4TH CONGRESS) WASHINGTON, D.C: 20510 February 4 , 1976 Michael E_ Shaheen , Jr _ Esq . Special Counsel for Intelligence Coordination Office of the Deputy Attorney General U S Department of Justice Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Mike: The Select Committee requests that those documents which are to be exhibits to the public hearings on domestic intelligence activities be declassified for public release- These exhibits have been submitted to Mr _ William 0.Cregar of the Bureau and the previously agreed upon criteria are being used in the excision process _ Your cooperation in this matter is again appreciated _ Sincerely, Askzt . E2eqh John T. Elliff Director Domestic Intelligence Task Force MD r Ib, 4 AILBEI MORVATION CONTAnNED 3nae HEREIN 4o3737AbleHL FEB 9 197,6 : BNCLOSURE} L_NW-88608_Dlocld: 32989578_Page 80 b2 -[163 713_ 1371 Jr , Quqal Recetve 0 0 RIIITTT9SY ================================================== Page 81 ================================================== OPTIONAL FORM No. 10 5010-106 ME ( 1962 Editlon GSA GEN: REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Assoc. Dira Dep. AD Adm. 1 Mr Mintz Dop. AD Inv. Memorandum Asst. Dir : 1 Mr Wannall Admin. 1 Mr Daly Comp. Syst, Ext. Affairs TO Mr . W.R_ Wannall DATE: 2/9/76 Files & Com. Gen. Inv. Mr Cregar Ident. Mr _ Shackelford Ins pectio FROM J.G. Deegan 1 Mr _ Grigalus leboratory Mr _ Newman Plan. & Eval; Spoc. Inv. SUBJECT: SENSTUDY 75 Training Legal Coun. Telephone Rm. Director Sec'Y Memorandum from Legal Counsel to Mr _ J.Ba Adams dated 1/29/76 (copy attached) recorded authority for Inspector-Deputy Assistant Director Hunter E_ Helgeson, Number One Man Homer A Newman , Jr., IS-l Section, and Unit Chief Edward P Grigalus _ 9 IS-2 Section, Intelligence Division, to appear to give a deposition before Staff Member Robert Kelly of captioned Committee This deposi- tion would be for the purpose of further elaborating on information previously furnished to the Committee regarding the handling of security and extremist informants_ As was previously agreed, Mr . Kelly telephbnically advised Supervisor Newman on 2/6/76 that this deposition would be taken in Room G-308 of the Dirksen Building at 10:30 a_ m on Tuesday , 2/10/76 . He indicated that the purpose of this deposition was merely to clarify certain points in connection with information previously furnished regarding security and extremist informants_ These areas were indicated as being: (1) explanation of the difference between confidential sources, informants and panel sources; (2) statistics as to the number of confidential sources as of 6/30/75 compared with some available figure, if possible 1971; (3) what problems are being encountered in connection with the utilization of confidential sources in view of the Privacy Acts; (4) an explanation of Ameri C gram and Plant Informant Program, "SeEgteeaonaC2zt336.8*2-626 grams and the dates they were in existence; (5) a_brivef explanation of how informants are paid, i.e_ 9 on authority of the SAC as opposed to FBIHQ approval f-pay? i7o Encrosures HAN: (8) CONTINUED 6 OVER MpR |k ALL NFORMATIONCONTAINED HEREINIS FNCLASSVIERe ieleh _ BY U F DATE 1l /0D 8w485508 8331427889578 Page 81 n4d Paid tdp ================================================== Page 82 ================================================== Memorandum to Mr _ W.R Wannall RE : SENSTUDY '75 ments and whether there is a limit on the amount FBIHQ can approve, and (6) bring for review a teletype to all SACs dated 12/23/74 (see attached) dealing with the conduct of informants If approved, the employees as indicated above will appear as requested and furnish the deposition regarding the above numerated areas of informant opera- tions_ This matter has been coordinated with the Legal Counsel Division_ No Neeb Fee ACTION: from For approval _ k.c'd; Hagesvert Pee Me; 0 447h3F Pun 2 NWV 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 82 Ree esents sal WYat Yr ================================================== Page 83 ================================================== OMTTT) 5777T7G0T777TZTV Ab }d0- DoP; ;6 Iav Meinorandua Mr Mintz Dlra: Mj Wannall Adrin. 1 Mx . Cregar Comp. Sym Ext; Alloitt Mr . J . B > Adams DATE: 1/29/76 filo: & Com. Gan. Inv. 1 Mr Hotis Ident. 1 Mr lne pactiont DMI Legal Intetl: L_i Loborolory Lagol Coun. Plon. & Evol; HECT: SENSTUDY 75 Spac. Inv_ Troining Telophono Rm. Ditecto Soc'Y Robert Kelly , Staff Member of captioned Committee 1 requested that the Bureau-make available a representative or representatives to a deposition to capticned Cczittee Nv concerning . security 33 extrenist informant matters Kelly suggested that SA Edward P Grigalus and SA Horer A_ Newman Jr woula be tne Bureau' s witnesses Tiho would lcgically have the information the Comittee is seeking through this deposition In this regard _ 1 SAs Grigalus ana Nerman have previous briefed Mr Kelly concerning Bureau informant matters Kelly stated that as soon as the Bureau witness or Iitnesses have been determined he Mould furnish additional details concerning the type of information he desires to be furnished in the deposition_ RECOAEADATION: That the Intelligence Division designate the appropriate Bureau Witness or Ivitnesses to a deposition concerning in- formant matters ~631} enkative [ese/Covnse, Will ax4en < if necessarq Wil ADDENDUM: INTELLICENCE DIVISION: HEH:enm 2/2/76 Ispector Deputy Assislant Director Funter E. Helgeson, {H1 Man Homer A_ Newvman. 3 Jr. , IS-1 Section; and Unit Chief Edward P_ Grigals, IS-2 Section, Intelligence Division, will be available for depositions in this mnatter. PVD : lad (7) (n MDR Ib Bateiay bs 5s52Aeyc Alzi_ 62.1/6 398_ 1369 NWBB60B_Docld: 32989578_Page 83 TSr V4in 1t Counsel ln _ Daly 6ut J sive lY give 6+ Pepres CONTAINED INFORMATION ALL ================================================== Page 84 ================================================== Kr _ Adams CODE TELETYPE UIRGENT 1l1 Assistant Directorsw DECEMER 1974 7 Hx: ; Shackelford TO: ALL SACS Xr _ Grigalus TROX: DIRECTOR FBI CONDUCT AND ACTIVITIZS OF EPLOrEES . BY HESiORANDUR T0 ALL SPECIAL AGEITS IT CIIARGE , DATED DXCEEBER 1973 1 CAPTIONED "CO: NDUCT AND ACTIVITIES OP ERLOYEES 1 " Yoj, RERE ADVISED TIMT As LEECERS O1 4 FCDERAL INVESTIGATIVE AGZICY J FBI E#IOYEES HIUST AT ALL TIUES ZEAIOUSLY GUARD AD DEFEMD TE RIGATS ANd LIBERTIES GUARANTEED 72 ALL INDIVIDUALS BY THE CON3TIFUTION . FBI CXPLOYEES FERE REMINOED" 'TEAT TIEY :UcT_NaZ' ENAGE IR ANX IMVESTICAIivE ACTXVITX WKICHI COULD ABRIDGE T] RICHTS GUABA#THED TO A CITIZET OF TYEE D.8 _ BY THE COMSTITUTION :AND URDER XO CIRCUSTARCES SHALI: EUPLOYCCS OF THE FBI CEGAGE Il AXY CONCUCT BHICI MAY RESULT In7 DEFAMING THE CHARACTET , REFUTATION , INTEGRITT O1 DIGNITY OF AY CITIZEN ORGANIZATION 0F CITIZENS 03 'THE U.8_ YOu ARE REHIlDZD TAT TZSE INSTRUCTIONS RELATE T BUFEAU INCORHANTS IN INTERMAL SECURXTY FIELD AND NO' INFORXiA NT' SHOULD Lrlr 4ati-EUut BE OPERATED IX A UANNTER ] WHICH FOULD BZ IN CONTRADICTIOw 07 ~ter 44e 2n6oay? SUCH INSTRUCTTOHS_ EPG:djr (13) 16 ALL INFORMATION bareiaocLASSONIAE Wnjod BY ea AmlehL EslOCm 62 Il639S2 1361. NW 88608 Docld:329895/8 Page 84 V7 T 9E 7", 23 , 5 , MPRi CONTAINED rt ================================================== Page 85 ================================================== 'TEESTYPK 'co AIL, &A- RZ : CO ;TUCT' AX) SCT'IYITIES 0p BIRLOYEES 'IMCS% PRECIPLE XUST 'EE F:PT' In HIITD BY IOU AT ALL "IMES _ hGAII , THE 3PIRIT 43. WELL 48 THE LEI TER Op THE LAY IS OUP GOALs. ~2 94#7 NW 88608 Docid: 32989578 85 Page ================================================== Page 86 ================================================== OPTIONAL FoRM No: 10 3010-106 MAY 1962 Edition GSA GEN: Reg. No, 27 1 4 Mr _ J_ B dams BNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Assoc. Dir. 2 Mr . J. A Mintz EB (1 e Mr _ J_ B_ Hotis) 'Dop Ybiotn Memorandum Asst Mr . R. J. Gallagher Admin. 1 Mr. W. Ra Wannall Comp. Syst: Ext. Affairs Mr. W . R_ Wannall DATE: 1/29/76 Filos & Com. Gen. Inv. R. L. Shackelford Ident. W_ 0_ J. G. Deegan Inspection FROM Cregarh0l H S . S _ Mignosa Laboratory F. J. Cassidy Plan. & Eval: Spoc. Inv. SUBJECT: SENSTUDY 75 Mr . W_ 0 Cregar Tra Mr _ T_ J McNiff Legol Coun. Telephone Rm. Director Sec'Y At the request of the Senate Select Committee (ssc) a briefing session Was held between SSC Staff Members and representatives of this Bureau at FBIHQ on 1/28/76 during the approximate hours 1.00 to 5:00 P.m. The purpose_of this brief was have SSC Staff Members advise the_Bureau QE the nature Qf subject matters to be discussed at the SSC Executive_Session scheduled Eo be heTd 212176 at To:00 2.m. , concerning the_subject matter_"Dqmestic Intelligence_Investigations Representing the SSC were John Elliff, Mark Gitenstein and Michael Epstein_ Bureau representatives included Assistant Director W _ Raymond Wannall, Branch Chiefs Thomas W Leavitt and Hunter E. Helgeson, Section Chiefs Joseph G_ Deegan, Robert La Shackelford, Sebastian S_ Mignosa and Supervisors Homer A. Newman, David Arthur C. Pote_ 9 Andrew J Duffin, Donald J_ McGorty , Don Ka Pettus and Thomas J, McNiff 3 all of the Intelligence Division, and Special Agent John B. Hotis, Legal Counsel Division. John Elliff advised that it is expected that the Bureau will, at the Executive Session,open- with a prepared statement concerning the potential for Violence in this country principally as it pertains to the forthcoming bicentennial celebration 'theiEefetedyz2ie as 18433841367 publicized by Bureau officials_ He stated to be discussed at this scheduled Executive Sesston ate will fall into the following four general areas FEB 17 1976 62-116395 TJM:lhb (hb MbR Ik CONTINUED L OVER (12) ALLINFORMATION CONTAINCD KEREINIS UNCLASSIFICD DATE Wn/oo_ey Ea letc I4 8 4 FEB 2 3 1976 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 86 Dep; _ WrwSEarToll ! ining ing to_ Ryan, +724 5 ~ ================================================== Page 87 ================================================== Memorandum to Mr . W _ R_ Wannall Re : Senstudy 75 62-116395 (1) The type of material, Upon which FBI bases its assessment of potential for terrorist violence_ (2) Investigative techniques and intelligence gathering activities utilized by the Bureau to collect material upon which above assessments are based_ (3) Examples whereby Bureau intelligence investigations in the past have been responsible for uncovering information subsequently used by this Bureau to prevent violence_ (4) Ultimate threat, as compared to the immediate threat, which basic revolutionary organizations Pose to the security of this country_ * Elliff offered that none of the above areas have been prejudged by SSC Members and stated that substantial differences exist in these areas among Senators composing the SSC . Mark Gitenstein then noted that this Bureau has furnished the SSC with documents pertaining to a number of examples where information, developed as a result of intelligence investigations, was responsible for inifiating preventive-type action_ He requested_ if possible, additional examples of a substantive nature which would establish the necessity for intelligence investigations _ Additionally, he requested Eurther_delivery of documents helping to clarify Bureau actions in four of the previously furnished preventive-type actions referred to above . CONTINUED 7a OVER Meeting scheduled for afternoon of 1/29/76 by Intelligence Division to formulate Bureau 1 S positinn in above four 2 general areas. NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 87 Hkd Aves e 3 Ltea 37 help ================================================== Page 88 ================================================== Memorandum to Mr. W_ R. Wannall Re : Senstudy 75 62-116395 Elliff also requested that, in preparation of the forthcoming Executive Session, the SSC be furnished with statistics covering the number of bombings which occurred in this country for as far back as 10 years, if such information is available. Elliff concluded by saying that he intends to present, on 1/29/76 , to SSC Members a typed agenda for the scheduled Executive Session and, when approved, he will furnish the Bureau a copy of same on 1/30/76 _ OBSERVATIONS : large segment of the above briefing was consumed by Elliff expounding on his personal views (and Bureau rebuttal thereto; where applicable) concerning domestic intelligence investigations_ Elliff stated that such investigations should only be conducted when a criminal Violation or 2 distinct potential for same Jis present. For this reason he believes that informants should not be targeted against domestic organizations or individuals unless the potential for criminal violence is present, and that investigations of domestic organizations and individuals should be removed from the Bureau S Intelligence Division and transferred to the Bureau s General Investigative Division_ The Intelligence Division Would then become the Counterintelligence Division and would handle only intelligence investigations having foreign ramifications which he said Would include the Communist Party but not organizations such as the Socialist' Worker 1 S Party. Continuing, he stated his belief that Valuable intelligence-type information concerning domestic organizations and individuals would CONTINUED e OVER 3 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 88 ================================================== Page 89 ================================================== Memorandum to Mr. W . R_ Wannall Re : Senstudy 75 62-116395 naturally flow from our crininal investigations in Ithese areas . With regard to determining the potential lfor civil unrest, Elliff postured that accurate infor- mation in this field could be obtained through overt contact with civic leaders and not through covert use 'of informants. To support the latter position, Elliff quoted unnamed former officials of the now defunct Interdepartment Information Unit (IDIU) who readily stated the majority of the Bureau information furnished that Unit emanated from public sources_ In essence, Elliff made the observation that he was opposed to domestic intelligence-type investigations as currently conducted by this Bureau and he advocated that any investigation of a domestic organization or individual be based Upon criminal statute It was noted that Elliff 9 though not equating "potential" with probable cause, had difficulty specifically defining "potential" in the above context_ RECOMMENDATIONS (1) That Legal Counsel Division maintain close liaison with John Elliff to obtain formal copy of approved agenda for scheduled 2/2/76 SSC Executive Session. CONTINUED G OVER 4 E NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 89 ================================================== Page 90 ================================================== & & Memorandum to Mr. W_ Ra Wannall Re : Senstudy 75 62-116395 (2) That representatives of Intelligence Division, in concert with Legal Counsel Division, prepare requested opening statement concerning potential for Violence in this country to be used at above Executive Session. (3) That IS-l Section, Intelligence Division, deliver to Senstudy Unit for referral to SSC documentary material requested concerning four preventive-type cases mentioned above_ Identity of specific cases will be furnished separately to IS-l. (4) That CI-3 Section, Intelligence Division, deliver to Senstudy Unit for referral to SSC statistical information concerning the number of bombings in this country for as many years as such information is readily available but not to exceed 10 years. J (un 5h 5 7 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 90 7 we Tn ================================================== Page 91 ================================================== William F Lawrence 314 Swiss Pine Lake Dr _ Spruce Pine , N.C.28777 February 7 ,1976- Mr _ Janes BeAda: Mp R Ib Deputy Mssociatl 'Director, ALLINFORMATION CONTAINED Federal Bureau lz Irvestigation Washington,D.C_ 20535 S32104677522/62 DATE DY Sl, Dear Mr _ Adans : RE: Criticisms- 0f-FBI-By U.S. Senator , Robert B Morgan of North Carolina Reference my letter 6f January 23,1976 addressed to you and enclosing data concerningpublicly uttered adverse remarks about the FBI made by U.S. Senator Robert B.Morgan(D) ,N_C on Januzry 18568976 before the Asheville,N,C. Chamber of 'Commerse, ana my of rebuttal to Senator Morgan dated January 24 . Since then the "Asheville Citizen" Asheville N.C. printed a portion of my rebuttal in its January 30,k976 issue ) in an articze titled:"Retired Agent Questions Morgan 1 s FBI position" 4 copy of this news item is enclosed. Also I've received replies from U.8 , Senator Jesse Helms 7 (R), N,0. and from U.8 Representative A.Taylor, (D),N.c who represents the Eleventh '8otetave1oRa District and Which includes the Ashevill Spruce Pine areas I'm enclosing copies 0f their replies which you Will find are s8pportive end ercotgas_%f In fact , Mr _ Taylor went out of his waj to support the in his remarks of January 22,1976 in the Congressional Record Acopy of his remarks is also enclosed. Finally, on February 5, 1976 I received a reply from SenatorMorgan,dated February 3,1976 which was less than favorable . 4 copy of his letter is enclosed Today I am replying to Morgan in the form `0f a retter to him dated" February 7 , a copy of which I'm enclosing for YOu. TThese efforts may prove to have been in vain- but if one convictions as I have end fails to take a stand ) he is more remiss tban one who is neutiel;o5 who has no convictions ~ at allo {7_ friends like Jesse Helms and RoyE.Taylor etrts nat give up 10 AAR 18 1976 sincerely, Ev ! 4 Lazav Lp Enclosures Wliier F, Lawrence - Il6 395- 76FR3 7XC uourrhvs RECORDED OR 46 APR 14 1976 FEB 1976 27 QM 8wsd PRvEaard975589578 CORRzSrovbeycQ el and Mr . Vitlpe: ORICIRANOT FNCLOSURA LXITIai: QRICUI Page 9HLALE ================================================== Page 92 ================================================== Williamn F:. Lawrence 314 Swiss Pine Iake Dr 0 Spruce Pine N,c 28777 February 7 81976 Ms; Roberd Morgan,_ W8a Senator, Norun Carolina MDR Il United Stateg Senate- Wasbington; EZCe 2o5i0 ALL" BY Dear Benator Morgan: Reference ny letter to Jou dated January 24 1976 and your thoughtful &nd sincere reply dated February 3, 1976. I can apprediate your due concern with Wbet Jou sincerely believe to be past abuses and Bzrors of tbe FBIa I'm aure You have heara some sordid testinony ana I'll be tbe firgt to. agree skat #he FBI %a8 had its 'faults when comparea with some tbeoratical perzedtion_ I submit however, that Jou heard onlly the worst the most glaring most shocking incidents which can only repzesent fhe wost infinitegemal number Of case8 , taken from hundreds of nbous anda 02 invegtigations: Huch 0f the testimony heara by you em- anated Zrom disgruntled, somatimes disillusioned and less than candia individuale, many Of whose sense 0f values and objectivity has changed fr various reasors % with the passirg o2 tima. What you did t hear wa3 the testimony of thousands 6f geliless citizens many of whom risked their lives and personal Safety to work undercove: or semi-covertly in a bincere effort t0 as3ist the #BI in protecting this country, it citizens and their civil liberties You didn'+ bear Of the interminable and consistent FBI investigations which scrupulously Went the extra stepg t0 ' alaotoct: thbe legal rigbts 0z Individualg under inveatigetion. Nor Jou hear the testinony 02 ds 0f fearful and concerned_ citlzeng, parents and cther close ehceiativesE of persons whose warped minds: and actions were aimea at destroying our governnent and tbereby the civil libertieg of their victims , both black and white. Fron a philogophical 8s well 83 2 preg matic standpoint perhepg we can agzee that the potential harm to privacy must; be weighea against the necessity for Zaw enforcement; action in relation to social and security needs at any given timeq I only 0n8 or tbe other of these interests 18 t0 be consid- ered to the exclusion of the others irrationality resultso-and , should this irrationality persist protractedly, in either qirect- our nation woula tena to_tyranny , nanely , that cf anarchy 02 the one side or tyrenny of police agencies cn the other. ENCLOSI NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 92 -/763 95 - CONTAINED INFORMATIONe ALmlehL Wis_ssvez Se3 KEREIN DATE ana i0n , ================================================== Page 93 ================================================== ~2- This might be termea a balancing_approach an epproach Which hes, bees unrecognized many o2 the FBI 3 Oritics 0 soreover # in a effort; to balance tbe right o2 prorection from violationg 0f privary &gedng+ other rights don & we heve t0 decide, anong other things 9 bow much lew enzorcement agencies should be allowed-to- infringe on the privac? of suspects in oder to ppotect the privacy-~and all the rights__ of otber citizens-~above tbe righta 0f those latter citizens pot t0 be victimized law breakers and/oz alleunically or revolutionary motivated suspects b7 @his is 8 major I'm not oppoged to Congessional guidelines Or oversight 82 tbe intelligence"agencies:e But oversight ana guidelines are fraught Witb problens 5 Foz example 18 1t possible for. our current OI Zutuze Congessmen to_cleerly gnd decisively_Dredict_conditioes which conzrant tbe FBI ana CIA Yeerg or even months from: now? For th:s reason-alone Some flexibility 1g paramount . Another perplexing issue comes t0 mind. Mill Congress be accourtable i2 it is tbe ultimate judge Or decision maker for OuI intelligence &na counter-intelligence operations? In reising tbege guestions I'm conzident that Congress will ulimately pass some guideline legislation Zor ou2 inteiligence agenciesand w1ll include tberein a certain amount Pf oversight provisions gtipulaticg 9038 sort 0f prior restraint On proposed taetics 0r int elligence strategies. With this in nind We have to recognize thet internatibnally there hes always been a need for this country to learn things that People woula not ordinarrly tell a foreigner_or that domestically9 there are things_that 2 criminal or revolutionary Nould not ordin- grily tell 2 public official; nor woula thig type person lay his Or her activities baxe to public scrutinyo It follows thatthege naturat manifestations of reluetance secrecy has alwaya dmplied #he U86 o2 gxtraordinary ofter covert investigative meaw8 , Therefore , can we have that "desizabie degree or and guantity 0f oversighty witbout jeapoidizing, ofter in advance, Wajor intelligence efforts 0 Can certain necessery operations be teken 1E public ofziciels, espeaially elected officials , must stend Up and take reaponsibility for them-cor for the failure t0 take them? In reality anyone who knows about an intelligence operation in advance will bevev in ezfect 8 Veto over 1t. For the simple declsion taken by oneselz that the country's good" 8 must be made public, will autonaticajly scuttle i89 Moreover 9 there will be situations when a group Of elected officials will be cbarged Suith deciding9 often after only short emereency briefings 9 squeezed in between other importent an distfacting public business , wheter to approve or digapprove some audecious emergency covert operabion& Ana , will want to publicly NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 93 by a11 may and Reor plan tbey ================================================== Page 94 ================================================== ~3- accept responsibility 62 their decision proves to be wrong? @his i9 a sincere and searching guestion. Isn + Ouz main paradox perhaps that of tbe imperection 0f.- human beings_ and, tberefore , human instituions whick means thab Ve never get the choice between pure virtue ena pure vice? @bis 19 perticularly true in the intelligence Zielde 'he sjstem must be realisticaliy viewed a8 a proximate solution to a insoluble problem. There has always been ana thbere alwajs will be sone sing SQme wrongdoing &nd goma errorss 0f judgement in high pleces , including inteiligence agencies. But ic follows tbat the sama imperrections exist an3 Will continue to exist in wbe remnainder of society. It i9 illugory to wait for & Derfect solution; There is non?4 Once wa can 2gree on thi8, those of uS of goodwill and pergeveredce can fight for the better cause Jest it lo8a out to tbewozbe: Once weeccept tbzs understanding perhaps some Of our iperfections will not occagion tbe cynicism and self lagellation o2 Our soclety tbat exists today. With this in mind let u3 as8ume that the FBI ana CIA on occasion exceed tbeir authority. Iet uS not In ouz efforts to correc; the problem think that wa can, by 2 strcke of legislation elininate any need for covert intelligence operations 0 For we cen rest assured that neitber the Russians nor tbe Chinese will join u5 in thbig quest for a Dtopian and nobler less secretive international or domestic conmunity. hasty 9 unilateral acts 0f 8O-called purification on our part will not insure freedon in the U.8 or stability abroad . In cloging, While you ana I d0 not currently see eye to eye on tbis is3u0 Wa can, by confining our thoughts ana statements #o the basic 'Lgsues, a3 contrasted todenouncing Personalities, haze 3 better cbance 0f securing an ultinate meeting 02 the ninds in an effort to golve this complex &nd ofteri seeming ingurmount- able enigmae very sincerely gours 8 William Ho Iawrence N 38608 Docld:32989578 Page 94_ aia, Any ================================================== Page 95 ================================================== KKNELES Qreoneewkov WAn= Jios entnal leligenog enci 0it PARKING INREAR 1 THNK ITs TEWEFOUDANOTHER LINE OFWoRK PHILBRIcK_"" Retired-Agent Questions 9 S FBI Positior < 4-64tmes "#sheo,lli Gitizzn" AshcvIkNc Jed #_ 30,|476 was appalled 't0 read the' Sxear:t Y. on' page L4 of your Jan ' my1970 retirement; wenty-five for internal scrutiny' protection sure: of the invulnerability of 4r1 1976 , edition; captioned: of these years~were spent ~in intensified. FBI employes 'our form of goverment Other- an' honest extfen Ten_ Calls" FI domestic: 'and: foreign- inspired recognized the danget; felt that wise the preamble thereof| comretent; dedicated `'and [ost Dangerous Threat: 11' intelligence type operations: had a responsibility to would not have provided that man This story , reported com- My ; response js: 'that 'the respond and, in good faith , our} government is to take This , is not to assum nts made' 'by: 'U.S : Senator) charges-made-by: Senator Mor-= initiated: actions designed to jmeasures to_insure its domestic sacrosanct and pious posit pert Morgan- (D;; N.C ) to the" gan were-:otEonly:: grossly neutralize; deter and contain| tranquility and provide for: for no: organization is per eeville Area Chamber of exaggeratedrhut , taken: out: 'of violent- activities as well' as/ common: defense Tnis mandate as is no-individual. Our Mmerce `On' Jani 15. Mr_ context; `fesulting _ in_ his'dis those threatening impending is an endless and often' pectiver judguents as to "Gan was quoted as saying tinguished audience receiving violence; awesome responsibility. correct methods 0} he considered the FBI to be distorted and misleading in- The central guestion for all Why is it 5 necessary fori solving_ problems may nation s most dangerous formation: of us should be: Has the"FBI, Senator" . Morgan to . castigate_ be in accord 2al, adding;' "Its just rotten" The abuses: alluded to by ~ith the "help: of countless' and' Cavil the current FBI It is 'one to try Ie ccre. He elaborated that the Senatormust;on reflection; _ dedicated local police agencies under" the enlightened and able correct actual shortcomings FBI has lied;openned maill be viewed in 'context to the and concerned citizens, leadership of Ciarence Kelley? € , tactical errors . of our iiretaps iegally and; times that prompted them; provided, necessary and suf-;know Mr: Kelley and was_ agencies, includ rducted organized campaigns{ times of bombings; massive ficient protection for the public privileged to: 'work under the FBI: but;, it is quite anot siscrerlit individuals. riots, destructive confrontations, and country in the" domestic limmediate supervision in 1c6i, to ireck and demoralize He said that the FBI killings, maimings and intelligence` field, in context; immediately prior to his: agency; SO vital to this count 8 recordings critical of; peripheral atrocities, "many of with 3 recognition 'that in any' retirement following which he by publicly it rtin Luther Jr;, made which were initiated by and led free society there is and should: served a5 Chief 01 Folice ae; "rotten to the core" and a5 be played for audiences that] by revolutionary extremists. be a prejudice favoring all but Kansas City, Missouri It was nation 's most dangerd 3 would be addressing: Nor should we forget the the most violent attacks On' only two years ag0 that he threat:' am) a retired FBI agent, numerous riots, . burning and society? returned to the FBI, this time 27 years service prior to looting of our major cities Remember: The framers of,a8 its director: William H, Lawrence In balance, the nation's need our Constitution were not So I can certify Mr: 314 Swiss Pine Lake Dri} as Spruce Pine MDR Ik ALLINFORMATIONCONTAINED KEREINIS HnSLCS7sg ILl ENCLOSLEA DATE Wnlo _ 6Y 7.2 [i1-375 = NW 88608 Docld: 32989578 Page 95 ojqL IheAkY Morgar Reie Afe1 Morgan' fearing they its meeting always: - thing telligence his: had: labelling King_ Kelley Erl ================================================== Page 96 ================================================== COPY Robert Morgan North Carolina UHITED STATES SENATE Waahington, D-C.20510 February 3, 1976 William He Lawrence 314 Swiss Pine Lake Drive Spruce Pine, Norzb Carolina 28777 Dear Mr Lawrence : Thank you for taking time to write me ana for your expression of your feelings about the Federal Bureau of Investigation_ 0' I admire your loyalty to the organization you served. We .have finished many long bours of hearing test- imony regarding tbe activities of the FBI. Let me say that as a citizen and as: Attorney Generel of North Carolina I always supported the FBI and defended it when I heard it criticized It gives me no pleasure now to hold it in less high esteen than I did before , but after hearing testinony about its activities , especially under Mr Hoover 9 I could reach no other conclusion but that the due process clause ana the civil liberties of individuals were violated tine after time . What may be worse I the feeling fron the testimony of present FBI officials that they didn't plan to change things much, if at all I know that many fine People such as you served the Bureau and thir country well,_ but I cannot disregara the unchellenged testimony I heard during the past several months Thank Jou again for writing and with best wishes 0' Sincerely yours 9 Robert Morgan RM /gpb Reply To:Post Office Drawer 2719,Releigh North Carolina276d Federal Building-Century Post '6ffice Ik ALLINFORMATIONCONTAINED HEREINIS HBESs1 32a LmleHl J47E 47p0 BY 2-[il 395 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 96 Mr . got MDr @NCIOSVA ================================================== Page 97 ================================================== EXYENSZON OF RHMARKS OF CCNGESSMAN ROY . 4 TAYLOR' JANUARY 22,1976 Mr.Speaker , I would like to 'call my colleagues attention to the editorial in the U.S. News &lorld Report of January_ 26 , 1976_ 9 titled "PZeaziegi Amefica Going Mad ?" In line witb the editorial ere not segnents of the press , television commentators 9 and many spokesmen of the Congress going too far in emphasizing the negative and ignoring the positiveO-in dwelling on the mistakes Of the past 4rather than the problens of the present and the hopes of the futur Are they not going too far in destroying the confidence of the American Peopie and of people abread in our American institutiona- the FBI the CIA , the Defense Department 5 the Congeess--r-and. in . destroying the confidence in public Officials both those serving today and many whose honorable servise has ended with death-_~ J.Edgaf Hoover, John #_ Kennedy, Franklin Roosevelt: Are they not tearing our nation 'to Dieces in the eyes of the world and weakening fundamental institutions Shose effective services are needed today and will be needed tomorrow 9 Why deell So on the negative end lose sight of the positive acconplish- ments thereby giving people a defeatist attitude and placing doubt and nistrust between the Deople &nd their governnent This is serious because without public confidence our Democracy cannot; operate and it cannot Win and maintain respect abroad . I,too want to know the truth &nd ber help right the wrongs estabiished but once the truth has been revealed I an content to let thefKacts take their place in history agree with the editorial that no useful purpose is served by constantly repeating the mistakes of the past: The future belongs to the peofle,communities ana nations who hav-e faith in thenselves ana in what they stand for and in What are doing. My choice of a motto: for the Bicentennial year is "Take pride in America S past and take part in its future . " The editorial follows : Ik ALLINFORMATIONCONTAINED 4422enadnlct PATE BY ANCLOSUIW NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 97 be-//639< = long and they Mdr ================================================== Page 98 ================================================== C 0 P Y ROY 4.TAYLOR lltb District Worth Carolina CONGRESS OF TEE UNITED STATES House of Representatives Bashington, D.C . 20515 January 29,1976 Mr _ Willian H. Lawrence 314 Swiss Pine Lake Drive Spnioe Pine, North Carolina 28777 Dear Mr 0 Lawrence; Thank Jou for your recent letter, the copy 0f your letter to Senator Morgan and the newspaper clippings. I am not among those Menbers of Congress who have been criticizing the FBI and CIA_ In my judgement both agencies vitally essential Tt is coin- cidental thet you included the editorial "Is America Going Mad" from U.S News and Woria Re- port This editorial made such sense to me that last week I placed a copy of it inthe Congrssional Record along with my Own comments of agreenent Enclosed is a copy of my remarks for the Record along with a copy of a new3 release which I mailed to all news media in the Eleventh Congressional District I know that Senator Morgan_ will read your letter very carefully end wili welcome the opportunity it affords him to respond to you directlya Sincerely A Taylor Menber 0f Congress RAT -o Enclosure m)r I6 ALL INFORMATIONCONTAIED Kereinis B DATE ENCLOSLRE 63-1639$ = NW 88608 Docld: 32989578 Page 98 are Roy 52242s/e L IininS .s67552 ================================================== Page 99 ================================================== C 0 P Y JESSE HELMS North Carolina UNITED STATES SENATE Washington, D-C , 20510 January 30,1976 Mr_ William H Lawrence 314 Swiss Pine Lake Drive Siruce Pine , North Carolina 28777 Dear Mr Lawrence = Thank you for your letter of Jenuary 26 regard- the unfair treatment being received by the . F,B.Io Rest assured this is one Senator who has not been fooled by ali this nonsense . We have had experience enough with so-called ad hoc committees which tend toward sensationalizing of their subject matter end cater to a press hungry for leaks 0f sensitive-inforn- ation_ Of course, I'm sure the F,B,Ig has made mistakes_~who hasn 't?, What is important is #hat these mistakes bave been few and between , ana the F.B.Ie was and is the most bonest ana efficient law enforcement agency in the worla When the country is faced with c#itical problems of inflation 9 people out of work, and the price of energy going out of sight 3 Congress does not need to be #dis- tracted from these important problems by a sideshow run by left-wing columnists and commentators 0. Thanks again for writing. Please continues to share your thoughts with me . Sincerely Jesse Helms JESSE HELMS: Jn Mb R Ib ALLINFORMATIONCONTAINED beren V&e522 by Klm lau V2 -|it 375-= ~NW88608_Docld: 329895Z8_Page 99 ing far ENCLOSTJE ================================================== Page 100 ================================================== OPTONAL FoRm No. 10 3010-106 MAY 1962 Edition GXA GEN: ReG:NO. 37 Assoc. Dir. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Mr _ N_ P Callahan Dep-ADz= Memorandum 1 Mr_ J. Bs Adams ABe3 Mr - P_ L Mack Admin Mr. J_ As Mintz Compl Syst. Ext. Affairs TO Mr. W . RS Wannall DATE: 1/27/76 Filos & Com. woetn t D. W Moore Gen. Inv. Ident. # R Wannall FROM T W. Leavitt 1 ~ E G Leavitt ~Aisnettzn Laboratory Deegan Plan. & Eval: 0 Cregar Spoc. Inv. SUBJECT : SENSTUDY '75 Mr. F A Tansey Troining Legol Coun. Telephone Rm. Director Sec' y At 6:10 P.m. 1/27/76 , at the request of Executive Assistant to Deputy Associate Director (Investigative) Paul L. 84 Mack, Deputy Assistant Director Thonas W_ Leavitt requested that we determine facts_surrounding a United Press International news release 1/27/76 indicating the Senate Select Committee Sg88} was conducting an investigation in San_Diego concerning the alleged FBI promoted warfare against blacks_ Facts set forth indicating additional SSC members are currently in San Diego and according to news reports are to interview SAC, San Diego_ Ronald L. Maley. ejoCt Intelligence DivisionNight Supervisor F; Anthony Tansey subsequently contacted SA Paul V Daly, Office of_ Legal SA Seymor F Phillips Senstudy project; and, IS-l Section Souzasef Joseph G. Deegan _ It was determined that two,SSC investigators Michael Madigan and Lester Seidel, were both in San Diego/ last week investigating information concerning the FBI and Secret anization (SAO) involvement in specific activities in the San area; Previous FBIHQ clearance had been obtained and "waiver of confidentiality agreement 01 authorizations were approved for those two Committee members to speak to ewO current Agents and two former Agents in the San Diego area concerning SAO investigations No one was aware of any current. Comittee investigators being in the San Diego area in connection with any other investigation invo_ the FBI_ At 7:21 Pam. , SAC Maley was telephonically contacted by Night Supervisor Tansey and was apprised" of the UPI dispatch dated 1/27/76 at San Maley stated this was a new situation_(pertaining to the Black Pangher_Party_.and the- US anization) 9 different from the matter_regarding the SAO wherein two SSC invesEigatorg interyiewed two current "and' two former EBT_AgenEs Tast week. Maley stated the" First he learned of this was an article in Monday_night 8 newspaper foTlowed by a clarification in the San "Union newspaper on Tuesday, 17/2T/36 REC-10Q 623 7366 Enclosure Il FAT: dsh ~INFORMATIONCCNTAINED CONTINGEM& IDEER (11) Alrekst7 6z7 A% 71 Yn #xatnod _ n8 E6EFB2,5.3276578 100 Army Org Diego lving Diego; Org: Diego m^R 'ENcLC e:'NI LsureaLL = Gyatlm Ial Page ================================================== Page 101 ================================================== Memorandum to Mr _ W. R. Wannall RE : SENSTUDY '75 Maley stated the article_goes into some length that Michael Madigan and Lester Seidel, both members of the investigating staff of the SSC were in San Diego conducting investigation relative to the FBI and SAO in the past_ The article further states that another investigator from the SSC, named Arthur_Jefferson, is scheduled to arrive in San Diego today e11271363 to begin a Probe of FBI attempts to encourage warfare in between rival black nationalist factions in San and Los Angeles The article continues that the FBI already has turned over to the Senate panel a 1200-page document confirming that the FBI attempted to foster strife among blacks the nation F1 An afternoon meeting was scheduled Ledr9727o76 between Arthur Jefferson and Leon Williams , San Diego S first black City Councilman- stated the article in the "Union" newspaper did not indicate he Maley was to be interviewed_ He did locate the Monday articie in the San Diego " Evening Tribune which indicated that Maley would be interviewed_ Maley stated that under no circustances would he submit to interview SSC investigators without first contacting Office of Legal Counsel and securing a waiver of his confidentiality agreement_ Maley further stated he had earlier in the forwarded a clipping to Inspector-Deputy Assistant Director Homer As Boynton, Jr_ External Affairs Division, concerning a press release Which had been made Madigan and Seidel when` they were in the San Diego area. Maley expressed considerable concern that the investigators for the SSC seem to spend a great deal of their time making press releases mostly avorable to the FBI) and very little of their time interviewing or investigating the facts_ Maley stated that two articles, 'in Monday night S paper and in Tuesday S paper, were indicative of the type of press releases made _ He stated nobody has contacted him about interviews but he has read their intentions in the paper. 2 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 101 Diego Maley_ night by day by unfz being ================================================== Page 102 ================================================== Memorandum to Mr. W. Ra Wannall RE: SENSTUDY 75 Maley was advised to submit pertinent information to FBIHQ teletype and he reiterated he would not talk to any investigators without first securing specific approval of Office of Legal Counsel_ ACTION: For information. of the UPI dispatch 1/27/76 attached. When San Diego Cozetype is received, it will be analyzed and any appropriate action taken. Wiutk, Ru Ayu 3 NW 88608 Docld:32989578 Page 102 by Tcy WGd ================================================== Page 103 ================================================== SAN DIEGQ (Upi) TI 8E FoN E20/ {G3RG1,C8:STTEEEwAS; ARz INVISTIGATING CKiRcts TE FBI FRCtioz_D #zsak-Di33 6u; Diriz G TIE LATz AGAINST BLACKs Aiid" FOLTICAL;DISSIDEK; IM Is&0s AND EARLY ` CzuisivG G TfEUEFEETED Two VoScoaDit;z_ IvZSTIGATORS XAD Bx_Ts_I 8*368 SAN DIZGO To Taik VIZ; Sa; DICGO POLIC, TRI FBI A.i) AT {smoo:-FOSCTED JE {CIZEVIEw ED_WERE RQNAip Walz AGZT- I CIARGX ANO+c ~HCsz To_ V% OFF RICiARD XiUFFii: CF #2 Disrzici OF Tc F3i 3 SAm DSiC JGLIcEICHi@P Ray HQOB,SR AKD CITY : aTTOR ixY '<:OFTICE; FORM:? COUNCILMn LzOf WILLIAuS: Tiiz ;TEWSPATER SAID.? UPI . %i-27 08:55 ArS Kide;Ib AHLNEOa ONcoMawep 722877+az 6Y_ EcioSvRl, NW 88608 Qocid;32989578 "2103 ba ilb39 i366: Page

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