</s>File #: 62-116395 Serial Scope: 586- Bulky Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 992 (44 USC 217 Note) CaseN.NV CASEN.NV.03.18.24/20 NW 88608 Dq-id: 32899638 Page 1

Summary  
The declassified documents detail FBI and U.S. intelligence operations during the early 1970s, focusing on domestic extremism, anti-war movements, Soviet espionage, and leak investigations. These include surveillance of radical groups like the Weatherman, Black Panther Party, and Venceremos Brigade; monitoring of anti-Vietnam activists such as Daniel Ellsberg and the Berrigan brothers; and counterintelligence efforts against Soviet and Chinese intelligence networks. The FBI investigated leaks of classified documents to *The New York Times*, including the Pentagon Papers, and tracked informants linked to extremist activities. While some materials reference events tied to John F. Kennedy’s legacy (e.g., the Kennedy Center dedication ceremonies in 1971), none directly address his assassination or related investigations. The summaries emphasize national security concerns, informant networks, and inter-agency coordination rather than specific details about JFK’s case.  

Key People  
- **Daniel Ellsberg**: Leaked classified documents to *The New York Times*; investigated for unauthorized possession of the McNamara Study.  
- **Philip Berrigan** and **Daniel Berrigan**: Anti-war activists monitored by informants for potential actions against government officials.  
- **Neil Sheehan**: *New York Times* reporter implicated in copying pages from the McNamara Study.  
- **Robert F. Kennedy**: Senator who met with Paul Lin, a Chicom agent linked to U.S.-China relations.  
- **Huey Newton** and **Eldridge Cleaver**: Black Panther Party leaders under FBI surveillance for violent activities.  
- **Stokely Carmichael** and **Hap Brown**: Former SNCC leaders transitioned to radical black nationalism, monitored by the FBI.  

Key Locations  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Central to FBI investigations, including the Kennedy Center dedication ceremonies (1971).  
- **Santa Monica, California**: Ellsberg’s workplace at Rand Corporation; site of classified document leaks.  
- **Camden Federal Building (New Jersey)**: Location of a break-in linked to EASTON conspiracies.  
- **Danbury Federal Correctional Institution (Connecticut)**: Site of a hunger strike by Berrigan supporters in 1971.  
- **Ottawa, Canada**: Monitored for Chicom intelligence activities involving Robert Moling Teng and Paul Lin.  

Key Events  
- **June–August 1971**: FBI investigation into Ellsberg’s leak of the Pentagon Papers to *The New York Times*.  
- **August 6–7, 1971**: Hunger strike at Danbury Federal Correctional Institution by Berrigan supporters.  
- **September 9, 1971**: Kennedy Center dedication ceremonies involving the Berrigans; referenced in documents but not tied to JFK’s assassination.  
- **July 1971**: FBI surveillance of Paul Lin, a Chicom agent linked to Senator Robert F. Kennedy.  
- **1968–1971**: FBI Key Activist program targeting New Left groups, including the Weatherman and SNCC.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Led domestic intelligence operations against extremists, leaks, and foreign agents.  
- **National Security Agency (NSA)**: Involved in tracking Soviet and Chinese intelligence activities.  
- **Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)**: Collaborated with the FBI on monitoring Chicom agents in Canada.  
- **Black Panther Party (BPP)**: Monitored for violent ideologies and ties to communist networks.  
- **Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)**: Targeted under FBI surveillance for radical activities.  
- **Communist Party of Canada**: Linked to SNCC and Black Panther Party through informant networks.

Summary:  
The documents provided do not contain information related to John F. Kennedy, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, or associated investigations. They focus on FBI operational reports, administrative reviews, personnel management, and intelligence activities concerning foreign liaison offices, counterintelligence operations against domestic extremist groups, and monitoring of communist and antiwar movements in the United States during the 1960s–1970s. No content directly references JFK or his assassination.  

Key People:  
- None identified as related to JFK or the assassination investigation.  

Key Locations:  
- None referenced in connection with JFK or the assassination.  

Key Events:  
- None tied to JFK, the assassination, or related inquiries.  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), National Security Agency (NSA), and domestic intelligence divisions, but no direct links to JFK-related matters.

Summary  
The document contains a collection of declassified U.S. government records detailing counterintelligence operations conducted by federal agencies during the late 1960s and early 1970s. These records focus on monitoring and disrupting foreign intelligence activities, including Soviet espionage, Cuban and Chinese intelligence networks, and domestic extremist groups such as the Black Panther Party (BPP), Puerto Rican nationalist organizations, and white supremacist movements. Operations involved surveillance, informant networks, financial tracking, and interagency coordination to neutralize perceived threats to national security. Specific programs referenced include the East-West Exchange Program, BANPOP, COKMA, CHICOIN, DESCO, and administrative reforms within the FBI's Domestic Intelligence Division. The documents emphasize efforts to identify double agents, track illicit financial transactions, and manage informant coverage while addressing staffing challenges and operational inefficiencies.  

Key People  
- **Carlos Feliciano Vasquez**: Puerto Rican terrorist apprehended in 1970 for bomb placement.  
- **Jennifer Bild Miles**: South African Embassy employee linked to Cuban intelligence, convicted for ties to Cuban networks.  
- **Roberto Ojeda**: Leader of the Puerto Rican Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA), involved in bombings.  
- **Huey Newton**: Former Black Panther Party leader with alleged connections to Communist Party USA.  
- **Eqbal Ahmad**: Scholar and activist under FBI surveillance due to potential foreign ties and planned travel to Vietnam.  
- **Edward S. Miller**: Inspector proposing reforms to intelligence protocols and case file management.  
- **Assistant Director C.D. Brennan**: Approved recommendations for counterintelligence operations and staffing adjustments.  

Key Locations  
- **New York City**: Center for Soviet informant operations, FBI field offices, and BPP activities.  
- **Washington, D.C.**: FBI headquarters and liaison with U.S. intelligence agencies.  
- **Puerto Rico**: Operations against MIRA and LSP (Lucha Por la Socialista).  
- **Miami, Florida**: Activity related to BAM (Black Armory Movement) and BPP.  
- **San Francisco**: Site of planned Soviet-Bloc intelligence establishment and BPP operations.  
- **Ottawa, Canada**: PRC embassy linked to travel permit facilitation for Soviet agents.  

Key Events  
- **1970 Arrests**: Carlos Feliciano Vasquez apprehended for bomb placement; Jennifer Bild Miles convicted for Cuban ties.  
- **Counterintelligence Operations**: FBI and CIA efforts against Puerto Rican nationalists (MIRA, LSP), Black Panther Party, and white supremacist groups.  
- **Program Expansions**: Initiation of the Key Black Extremist Program to intensify surveillance; expansion of DESCO to target Chinese operatives.  
- **Administrative Reforms**: Staffing adjustments in FBI Domestic Intelligence Division, including reductions in Special Agent numbers and reorganization of sections.  
- **Surveillance Focus**: Monitoring of Eqbal Ahmad’s academic and activist activities, potential foreign ties, and travel plans to Vietnam.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Domestic Intelligence Division, Racial Intelligence Section, Espionage Branch, and Nationalities Intelligence Section.  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**: Coordinated intelligence operations with FBI on foreign agents and subversive groups.  
- **Soviet Union’s KGB/GRU**: Targeted through defector networks and surveillance programs like COKMA.  
- **Black Panther Party (BPP)**: Subject of extensive FBI investigations, including monitoring of its activities and alleged ties to foreign intelligence.  
- **DESCO Program**: Initiative to develop contacts against Soviet-bloc officials, later expanded to target Chinese operatives.  
- **Ghetto Informant Program**: Utilized urban informants to gather data on black extremist activities.

The document contains internal FBI communications and investigative reports from the 1960s-70s regarding counterintelligence operations against suspected Soviet and Polish intelligence agents. Key cases involve individuals such as Jan Adam Klass (a Polish military attache), Vladimir G. Azaryan (a KGB officer linked to Amtorg Trading Corporation), and Eric Nelson (a potential informant). The FBI sought to develop informants like Bokinsky and Nelson to monitor these targets, with discussions on procedures for handling potential double agents and security informants. The Bureau emphasized maintaining covert operations while avoiding detection by foreign intelligence services. Investigations included surveillance, background checks, and coordination between field offices and headquarters. Concerns were raised about inadequate supervision in some cases, leading to requests for explanations from higher-level officials.  

Key People:  
- **Jan Adam Klass**: Polish military attache suspected of intelligence activities.  
- **Vladimir G. Azaryan**: Soviet KGB officer linked to Amtorg Trading Corporation.  
- **Eric Nelson**: Designated as a potential security informant (PSI) and double agent target.  
- **Robert P. Bokinsky**: Body shop mechanic employed by Amuatu Chevrolet, later associated with the FBI's investigation of Klass.  
- **Assistant Director C.D. Brennan**: FBI official overseeing counterintelligence operations.  
- **Inspector D.E. Moore**: Reviewed supervision policies for informant development.  
- **Unit Chief Howard H. Wallace Jr.**, **Section Chief A.W. Gray**, and **Section Chief W.A. Branigan**: Provided explanations on case management and supervision.  

Key Locations:  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Headquarters for FBI operations and coordination with U.S. Department of State.  
- **Newark, New Jersey**: Field office involved in the Eric Nelson investigation.  
- **New York**: Bureau field office conducting surveillance on Azaryan and related activities.  
- **Baltimore, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle**: Field offices receiving investigative leads and background data.  

Key Events:  
- FBI efforts to develop informants (e.g., Bokinsky, Nelson) against Soviet and Polish intelligence officers.  
- Investigation into Jan Adam Klass’s contacts and potential espionage activities.  
- Monitoring of Vladimir G. Azaryan’s movements and interactions with Amtorg Trading Corporation.  
- Discrepancies in case supervision noted by inspectors, leading to requests for explanations from higher-level officials.  
- Discussions on procedures for handling potential double agents and security informants, including the use of PSI designations.  

Key Organizations:  
- **FBI Domestic Intelligence Division**: Oversaw counterintelligence operations and informant development.  
- **Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted field investigations and coordinated with other agencies.  
- **U.S. Department of State**: Provided information on foreign intelligence officers like Klass and Azaryan.  
- **Field Offices** (e.g., Washington, Newark, New York): Executed surveillance, interviews, and case management.

JFK Declassified Files

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