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. - Mr. BelmontCOUWfTg fllTELLIGENC PIOGRAM 1 -.Mr. SullivanSIIErral SECUIITY 1 - Mr. Baumgardner

/ DISRUIrlOWOF RATE GRIOUPS - 1 - Mr. Gray-1- r. Trainor 1 - Mr. Ryan

. Effective immediately, the Bureau is institutinga coordinatod Cocntgriptellince Program (Cointelpro)

g Fdirected against Klan-type and 7~Eae orgEnizations. Officesr' zeceiving copies of this letter are instructed to immediately

' open an active control file, captioned as above, and toassign responsibility for this program to an experiencedand imaginative Special Agent who is well versed in

4 , 2investigation of hate ad racist-type organizations and: their membership.

S . ,j The purpose of thin program is to expose disrupt rN and otherwise neutralize the activities of the various Klans 'and hate organizations, their leadership and adherents.The activities of these groups must be followed on a ".continuous basis so we may take advantage of all oppor- ,tunities for counterintelligence and also inspire action «00

-v in instances where circunrstances warrant. The devious - -Jraneouvers and duplicity of these groups must be exposed

" - to public scrutiny through the cooperation of reliablea-ows media sources, both locally and at the 8eat of x

- C, Government. must frustrate any effort of the groupsto consolidate their forces or to recruit new or youthful

-.: -, adherents. In every instance, consideration should be. given to disrupting the organized activity of these groups

-. I :and no opportunity should be missed to capitalize $ponSorganizational and personal conflicts of their aship.

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I The following Klan organizations, currentlyunder active investigation, should be oonsidered forcounterintelligence totion:

S1. Association of Arkansas Klans of the

Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.2. Association of GeorgiaKlanss .3. Association of South Carolina Klans,

Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.4. Christian Knights of the Ku Klux Klan,

Hinton, west Virginia.5. Dixie lans, Knights of the Ku KluxHKlan, Inc.t-6. Improved Order of the U, . Klans,

SKnights of the Eu flux Klan, Inc.7. Independent Ilavern Fountain Inn.8. Independent Klan Unit, St. Augustine,

Florida.9. Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Aka,

10. Misssseeippi Knights of the u lux Klan.S11. National Knights of the Ku Klux Elan, Inc." 12. Original nights of the u Klux Klan.

13. Pioneer Club, Orlando, Florida.S14. United Florida Ku Klux Klan.

[ 15. United Klans of America, Inc., Knightsof the Ku Klux Klan.

16. U. 8. ilans, Knights of the Ku KluxSlan, Inc.

17. White Knights of the u Klux Elan of

S The following hate organisations currently being4 afforded abtive investigation are included in this program.

ei 1. Alabama States Bights Party (Origint Mobile):: 2. American Nazi Party (Origin: Richmond)

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S3r- Council for Statehood, sak, Freemen(Origing Miami)

4. Fighting American Nationalists(OrIgins Baltiore)

5. National States Rights party(Origins Birmingham)

0. National Renaissance Party(Origin: New York)

7. United Freemon (Origins Iliami)0. Viking Youth of America (Origin: Tampa)9. White Youth Corps (Origin: Chicago)

On or before 10/15/04, participating officesare instructed to submit to the Bureau a detailed analysisof potential counterintelligence action against pertinentorganizations and individuals Active within their respectiveterritories and specific reoommendations should be includedfor any logical immediate oounterintelligence action.Recommendations submitted under thin program must includeall neceesary facts to enable the Bureau. to intelligentlypass upon the feasibility of the proposed anotion. Ininstances where a reliable and cooperative news mediarepresentative or other source outside the Bureau is tobe contacted or utilized in conneotion with a proposedcounterintelligence operation, it will be ncumbent upon

_ tlhe recomending office to turnish asurances the sourcewill not reveal the Dureau'e interest or betray ouronfidence.

Offices participatinC in this program who have= investigative responsibility for Klan organisntions should

specifically oomnt in the initial letter to the BureauSregarding "Action Oroups." As thee offices are aware,

these groups have been described as the relatively fewrindividuals in each organization who use strong-arm tacticsand violent actions to achrieve their ends, Often these-groupe aot without the Approval of the Klan organization

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or membershfp. The Bureau considers it vital that weexpose the identities and activities of such groups andwhere possible disrupt their efforts. These groups shouldbe subjected to continuing counterintelligence action.

No counterintelligence action may be initiatedby the fioel without speciuic Bureau authorization.

Commencing 1/1/65 and every 3 months thereafter,each participating office should submit to the Bureau astatus letter covering the prior 3-month period, includingcomments under the following captions:

1. Potential Counterintelligence Action

2. Pending Counterintelligence Action

3. Tangible Results

If necessary, a 4th caption "Miscellaneous"may be utilized for additional comments.

Recommendations for counterintelligence actionshould not be included in 90-day status letters to theBureau but following the initial analysis due 10/15/04,should be submitted individually by separate letter.

All Special Agent personnel responsible forthe investigation of Klan-type and hate organizationsand their membership should be alerted to our counter-intelligence plans relating to these groups. Counter-intelligence action directed at these groups is intended tocomplement and stimulate our accelerated intelligenceinvestigations. Each investigative Agent has a responsi-bility to call to the attention of the counterintelligencecoordinator suggestions and possibilities for implementingthe program. You are cautioned that the nature of thisnew endeavor is such that under no circumstances sthouldthe existence of the program be made known outside theBureau and appropriate within-office security should beafforded this sensitive operation.

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The Bureau is pleased with past successesachieved by-out counterintelligence efforts in otherphases of our investigative responsibilities. Toinsure our success in this new endenvor, the Agent towhom the program is assigned in each office must havea detailed knowledge of the activities of the racistgroups in the territory and that knowledge must becoupled with interest, initiative and imagination.The Agent must be alert for information which has adisruptive potential. The information will not cometo him - - he must look for it. The most effectiveway of being assured of keeping on top of the situationis to maintain close contact with those Agents "who handlethe investigation of the racial and hate groups and theirmembership and also to periodioally review relevant files,

If an enthusiastic approach is made to thisnew endeavor, there is no reason why the resultsachieved under this programgwill not equAl or surpassour achievements in similar-type programs directedagainst subversives.

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INTERNAL SECURITY 1 - Mr. GrayDISRUPTION OP HATE GROUPS 1 - r. Traino

;1 -Mr. Ryan

Memorandum from Mr. J. H. Gale to Mr. Tolson dated 7/30/64captioned "Investigation of Ku Klux Klan and other Hate Groups" wasapproved by the Director authorizing the Domestic IntelligenceDivision to give consideration to the application of counterintel-ligence and disruptive tactics to hate groups and to thereafter

,plake appropriate recommendations. It is our recommendation that 'luwe immediately initiate a hard-hitting, closely supervised,:c6ordanated counterintelligence program to expose, disrupt andotherwise neutralize the Ku Klux Klan (KMI) and specified otherhate groups. L4

This new counterintelligence effort will take advantageof our experience with a variety of sophisticated techniquessuccessfully applied against the Communist Party, USA, and relatedo.ganizations since 1956. Primarily, we intend to expose to publicscrutiny the devious maneuvers and duplicity of the hate groups;

S\to-frustrate any efforts or plans they may have to consolidate(\their forces; to discourage their recruitMent of new or youthful

adherents; and todisrupt or eliminate their efforts to circumventI t violate the law. Our counterintelligence efforts against hategroups will be closely supervised and coordinated to complementour expanded intelligence investigations directed at these

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le are furnishing general instructions to 17 fieldoffices (14 Southern offices responsible for, active investigation ~

of 17 Klan groups and 6 hate organizations, and New York, Chicagand Baltimore, who have active investigative responsibilitiesfor one hate organization each) relating to the administrationand prompt enactment of this new counterintelligence program, S iBriefly, these instructions require the 17 participating offices.

i- to submit to the Bureau on or before 10/15/64 an analysis ofpossible counterintelligence operations, including any specific : -

recommendations for action. Thereafter (commencing 1/1/65) the >partidipating offices will submit a 90-day status letter setting

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I forth a summary of current, possible, and successfully achievedI counterintelligence activity during the prior 3-month period.

Each office will be instructed to open and maintain a pendinginvestigation relating to this program and to assign a SpecialAgent on a part-time basis as the program coordinator responsiblefor following and initiating counterintelligence action. L(

As is the instance in our established count erintel'am a ns nist Pa

a1 r commende couln er nee action against 1an-type and hate organizations will be required to be approved

at the Seat of Government.* )

This new counterintelligence program directed at Klanand hate organizations will be supervised at the Seat of Governmentby the Special Agent supervisor responsible or our r amsire gainst the Communist Party, USA,ii His efforts will be closely coor nate

supe sonnel responsible for the intelligence investigationsof the Klans and hate organizations and their membership. An annualmemorandum justifying continuance of the program will be submitted

Sand the participating field offices will be periodically apprised'-li i of techniques which have been found to be most successful. At

such time as the program is considered to be successfully underway, a status memorandum will be submitted which will include any4. additional reco mendations relating to manpower or other administrativereniirements

f" .RECOIIENDATIONS:1. That the Domestic Intelligence Division be authorized

to immuediately initiate a coordinated counterintelligence programdirected at exposing, disrupting and otherwise neutralizing the

'1 17 active Klan organizations and 9 active racial hate organizations.

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2. That the attached letter be forwarded to the 17field offices slated to participate in this new counterintelligenceprogram setting forth instructions for the administration andimmediate enactment of the program. q

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Memorandumin MR 'I'OTSON nATEr: July33, 1964

FROM J. H. GALE . "..

ur: INVESTIGATION OF KU KLUX KLAN AND OI'HER HATEGROUPS

Mr. Sullivan has proposed that the development of informants m the Ku KluxKlan (KKK) and other hate groups as well as the investigation and penetration of theseorganizations from an intelligence standpoint be transferred from the GeneralInvestigative Division to the Domestic Intelligence Division (DID). He bases hisrecommendations on the premise that organizations like the KKK and supportinggroups are essentially subversive in that they hold principles and recommend coursesof action that are inimical to the Constitution as are the viewpoints of the CommunistParty. He does not maintain that the actions of the hate groups constitute the same.menace as the Communist Party inasmuch as they are not controlled by a foreignpower. - I !-. . .

He feels that the DID over the years has developed wide experience in thepenetration of subversive organizations through informants, anonymous sources,sophisticated microphone and technical surveillances, interview programs of

I a highly specialized nature, etc., and that his division could put this experienceV to excellent use in penetrating the Klan and other hate groups.

Mr. Sullivan feels that the DID would be in a position to launch adisruptive counter-intelligence program against the Klan and other hate groupswith the same effectiveness that they are now doing insofar as the Communist Partyis concerned. He also proposes an immediate series of regional conferences toinstruct pertinent field personnel and to devise imaginative, aggressive and highlyspecialized programs to carry out the responsibilities in question. He states theCommunist Party is increasing its activities in the field of racial mantters and

: civil rights, directing more and more of its fire against the KKK and similarorganizations to confuse the issue. He feels that because of the stepped upactivities of the Communist Party in this area it would help prevent marked confusionfrom developing in the areas of activities being handled by the General Investigativeand Domestic Intelligence Divisions if the DID assumes these responsibilities.

J:" f The functions in question were formerly handled by the DID up until 19584 'I when they were transferred to the General Investigative Division. .This matter'was 4,

considered by the Executives Conference 10)/1/5 and the transfer recommended.1 - Mr. Rosen I - Mr. Sullivan / -I - Mr. Belmont I - Mr. Mohr 7'- - ,JHG:wnmj (7) Enclosure ,; ' f , 1 ' :

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,lem o f ur Mr. Tolson ' /Re: Investigation of Ku Klux Klan and Other Hate Groups

SOne of the prime factors in the decision to transfer these responsibilities from the' DID in 1058 was 1ie almost complete absence of Communist Party activity in thei racial area although at that time the Communist Party sought to capitalize on suchg incidents after their occurrence.

Mr. Rosen was opposed to the transfer of the functions in question to theGeneral Investigative Division in 1958 and his present position is consistent in thathe maintains that the.development of informants and the penetration of the Klanand other hate groups are primarily intelligence functions which should be handledby the DID as suggested by Mr. Sullivan. Mr. Rosen feels that the Bureau canbest keep abreast of the whole field by having all angles of the racial field unitedin one division as suggested by Mr. Sullivan. Mr. Rosen points out that thedevelopment, supervisioh and administrative handling of racial and security

S I informants are analogous.

If Mr. Rpsen feels that there is a tendency toward oversimplificationin blaming all racial murders on Klansmen and hate groups. He points out that the

: murders of Medgar Evers, Postman Moore and even the assassination of PresidentKennedy were initially and generally attributed to Klan and hate glo up members

Swhereas investigation showed that the individuals charged with the murders ofi Evers and Moore were without organization affiliation and the Predi dent was

slain by an avowed Marxist who was active in the Fair Play for Cuba Committee.

ce Mr. Rosen and Mr. Sullivan both agree that the investigation of individualScases, i. e. bombings, murders, police brutality, etc., should be handled by theGeneral Investigative Division. Mr. Rosen feels that whether subject or victimsare Klan members, Communist Party members or completely without organizationalaffiliation has no more bearing on our supervision of the substantive civil rights

' violation than it would have if the violation involved were Theft from Interstate Shipment.Bank Robbery or White Slave Traffic Act.

Mr. Belmont disagrees with Messrs. Rosen and Sullivan and feelsthat while the proposed transfer of functions from the General Investigativeto the Domestic Intelligence Division is theoretically appealing, it is not apractical answer to our problem. He states that at the time of the 1958 transferof functions in question the basis was the close inter-relationship between theactivities of the Klan and hate groups and the entire civil rights field of investigation.He feels this argument has even more strength today than in 1958, because, over-whelmingly, our interest in Klan and hate groups today is their relationship withintegrationand civil rights. Mr. Belmont believes the transfer of functions would

* create an undesirable division of authority and responsibility; that our best chanceIto break major civil rights cases such as bombings, murders, etc., is through, information developed from the inside as a result of coverage established in the

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I conrunity where the crime occurred; i.e. informants and sources in the Klan, hate

gra j , ubl ersive organizalious, but also sources not connected with ally group,' who will report potential violence and individuals prone to violence. We are following

the pulicy of aggressively seeking out persons addicted to violence even though theyhave not violated a Federal law as yet. He feels that the Division that is going toinvestigate these cases should forge the necessary-tools to use for this purpose.Mr. Behnlmont does not feel that the transfer of this responsibility will be helpful to theBureau from an inveigtative standpoint nor in meeting the hea esponsibilities we nowhave in this area.

r:" " VIEWS OF THE INSPECTION DIVISION:

1 Inspector feels there is certainly some merit and logic in Mr. Belmont's' I reasoning and it is felt instant issue is not one that is completely black or white.

E6.Under the present setup there is coordination and daily exchange ofinformation between Domestic Intelligence and General Investigative Divisionsin that both Divisions insure that communications and other matters of informationare brought to the attention of each other as they arise from matters for whicheach Division is primarily responsible. However, it seems the real issue today --just as in 1958, is where does the weight of the interest lie in the racial question.In 1958 it clearly lay in the General Investigative Division because, according to

- information available to the Bureau at that time, in practically no instances hadracial incidents been caused or inspired by Communist Party elements althoughthe Party naturally sought to capitalize on incidents after they occurred. Also,in 1953, it was felt that consolidation would streamline certain operations.

S Today it seems clear from information developed by Domestic1 Intelligence Division that the Communist Party now has evidenced a definite interest

in the racial problem, is becoming deeply enmeshed therein, and appears to be} i exploiting it to an ever-increasing extent. Although prosecution for civil rights

. * and other criminal violations is still an ultimate objective, there is definite

to keep abreast of and ahead of their plans and activities. This seems more!.; properly the function of the Domestic Intelligence Division.

Analysis was made by Inspector relative to coverage of the Klan and otherhate groups. The General Investigative Division has been putting a great deal of

-I pressure on the field to increase informant coverage. They have recently instructed. I the field to conduct surveys relative to instituting technical coverage on certain key

,3 Klan figures, Ia ve interviewed at least once all known Klan members, all Klanleaders have been investigated from intelligence standpoint and recommendationsnave been made that intelligence type cases be opened on each Klan member. A

. weekly progress airtel is being obtained from field concerning informant development.

i However, undoubtedly additional coverage is needed particularly in the Klaverns

t&iat have been formed since the pivil rights bill passed. There is no question about

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, , ' Merno for Mr. Tolson -Re: Investigation of Ku Klux Klan and Other Hate Groups

A the fact that the DID has had broad experience in the penetration of subversiveorganizatlous and has achieved noteworthy results in infiltrating the CommunistParty and Soviet intelligence operations. It is felt that unquestionably this

1 ~ experience and know-how could be put to good advantage in penetrating the KlanS and other hate groups.

I The In'skpection Division feels that the advantages in having theI direction of all informant and intelligence matters in the racial field in one division

as outlined by Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Rosen outweigh the advantages of having thehate group informants and intelligence functions with the substantive civil rights cases.Under the proposed transfer of phases of the racial problem to Domestic IntelligenceDivision there will still be definite responsibility in both divisions, Mr. Rosento retain responsibility for supervision of substantive civil rights violations andother criminal violations. This dual responsibility, however, should pose noproblem because there are numerous examples of it successfully being handledin the Bureau today. In this regard it will be noted that the administrative handlingof the entire criminal informant program is handled by the Special InvestigativeDivision which includes the informants being utilized on General InvestigativeDivision cases. It will also be noted that the Special Investigative Division handlesthe informant and intelligence aspects of organized crime. However, the GeneralInvestigative Division handles key substantive violations such as Bankruptcy,Extortion, Assaulting a Federal Officer, and Theft from Interstate Shipmentviolations committed by members of the organized criminal syndicate utilizingCriminal Intelligence informants. It is understood that there have been no in-soluble problems in this regard and it is felt that there should be no insoluble

: - problems in the coordination of racial intelligence and informant informationbetween the General Investigative Division and the DID.

In any event there will certainly be no lessening of pressure andsupervision on the field if these functions are transferred. The same Agentsin the field will be working the cases and developing the informants. However,it is felt that the DID should be given a chance to demonstrate whether theirbroad knowledge of and experience in penetration techniques and infiltrationtactics can possibly increase our penetration of these hate groups. It is feltthat a study of counter-intelligence and disruption tactics against the Klan certainlymerits further consideration. It is also felt that the proposed series of field con-ferences on this problem should be favorably considered.

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ler:io for Mr. TolsonRe: Investigation of Ku Klux Klan and Other Hate Groups

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. That the responsibility for development of informants andgathering of intelligence on the KKK and other hate groups be transferred fromthe General Investigative Division to the DID. (If approved, appropriate memorandumwill be submitted by Inspection Division concerning realignment and distributionof personnel from the General Investigative Division to the DID.)

2. That a series of regional field conferences be held by appropriateBureau official to instruct personnel and attempt to develop further imaginative andaggressive highly specialized programs to carry out desired penetration. (Ifapproved, to be coordinated by Mr. Belmont.)

3. That counter-intelligence and disruption tactics be given furtherstudy by DID and appropriate recommendations made.

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1 - Mr. Belmont n.R0M :F. J. Baumgairdner ,. 1 - Mr MohrMr, Mohr Ho --.

1 - Mr. DeLoach c)7an1 - Mr. SullivanS l 'n(I COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 -Mr.. R. W. Smith~

INTERNAL SECURITY 1 - Mr Baumgardner '"ISRUPTION OP HATE GROUPS 1 - Mr. Ryan ",

S'b 1 - Mr. Gtay. I

,i. As result of our newly launched Counterintelligence rogrdmagainst the Klan, Atlanta has suggested that we capitalize on asituation which could result in exposing the viciousness and duplicityof e Klan through the widespread publicity of an article in e

' and an SAC contact of the Atlanta Office hav Fed that a sta riter s news a er

Ss curren yth ng a e on the u ux an or tha magazine. Atlanta

:ecommends that the Bureau furnis appro rate material on thenationwide activity oi-tbe R1in fo passage to and possible usen his forthcoming article.

ich downgra e munistarty, USA, as a danger to ited States internal security, in

N\ditcussing the manuscript of this article with Assistant Direc or .;yDeLoach, confidentially advised that the first paragraphs of the article-,which we strongly opposed and for which we suggested revisions werebased on his conversations with Attorne General Robert Kennedy. The

i Director noted at that time thaihad been "efficiently 'brainwashedSby the A. G." It is noted, however, hat in the proposed counter-

intell operation of passing material on the Klan tlthroughwould not know the source of information.

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lu the D re or and the Bureau or work in Mississippi and Georgia... to mention just two obs superbly done." (Copy of article attached.).. Atlanta notes thte is a staunch and proven friend of the Bureauand that in this pro osed count telligence operation of furnishingthe Klan material to wquld not betray or confidence.

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Memorandum to W. C, SullivanRF: COUNTE:,INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

A- you know the Research Unit of the Research-GatellIteSection is preparing an up-to-date monograph concerning the LJKlan and we do have material readily available for passage toRECOMMENDATION:

1 That the Research Unit of the Research-Satellite Section1 proceed immediately to prepare appropriate mate the Klan which,up.o the Director's approval, will be passed to

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N.11u %ip i atil (;eorps . . . In nenlion jilll two joh llperbly

And let if ask of te per- Ihre wiih.i can:e or eaon Vsons n-ho always pre demarndl were really hidlin ot in C ..ing that local irn's ('ia.

u'l he left VE REAl) in the nerwspa.ailnr, asliR prs sllgFtinns that the :FRI ' ~t

tt the i e- . Imk in Havana for the three.I *-eencies young college litlelrnit whote

noI "lmenlle " onlly. crime wnas volllneering toin 1o A ff r leach colred adulli in Ki,.i-

i- i I k sippi how to read and writep r. nd regisier as voters.

' "1 that ' Now we rnd pettlly and 0,r' ,n M.flll plterile crilicimrn of the tuse of ; I) A iO RI et , tru.i w al't, ile rx. an informer. Mississippi np-A

mr.pl' of racil and rreional parnllv hasn' yet looked at 'pithlir opinion covlt in re, fPri.li, l h:,' e, Int have the three decompedl bodies itelf in rncclllrai.r in an r--r ' ork in a few jitrv of Ihe orig men found in i ligent police crif In I,,ae.

roomtll n. l..s the part drac newly-.hif caCh-l:-i. with 1men trl lake ialvnnap of h,.nllf w at rl danamie hn heen the dea l hillet. still t in the ffee the :HI.lant to ou %sylr of jtie. d , cying 1 lesh. There co ld be A INr AiI 't ,tf ab local responsibility Admilledly l he I 11I staff crbihiia ic iro l''ll o nlion anlto thr l. l and ilb plor-%? h4 lperior Irnining he h- often re i.Ilhr I fil work, closely ith reail has a morale that is in. ill notw and t hr, thl I 1t+I 1h. :l 1ei'0 e fohrc ur nt 1 (ofic'rq spiting. Its lichniq ies for de- finds hostilitv nd n In t of

. . hen it can. (Anti lminl:ll vy fte inor o crime. slhversion co-operation. lIiee .;re' i,,aii tan. IIit ne have ten the and oirr-infeligrence are fSrns, hrpilv fw. 'hr., ihetit:l h ilit in Mirimippi, lnlslilate, cd -- if. indeed. theI I III m as work al,, l .be,,I tn a senalor from that ,late are rialchrel. We omid not it can not tt loc:l Il,s:gest led that the three yoling es ed locnl polier dcpartmens forcren I, en )r, hIcl lo oemen so brltally muldered in he t% tkillhul or no high the past doe:lc hats,, r i.in Mnralec. Pilice department, Strfllcs of local Irei.ic

of rll mnjor cities are ilnder- a garil the 1:1 IllI, A . tallied. . th s , I

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useful,in.making varnish. The other,is called the Ku Klux Klan and whencrushed pron errriicral well-being. (Indicate page, oame of

newspaPer, city aria iiate.)

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COMMUNIST PARTT, USA' COUNTERITELLIGENCE PROGRAM

INTERNAL uSECURIT -C

COUNTER INTELLI0GENC PROGRAMINTERNAL SECURITT -DISRUPTION OF BkT GROUPS

The Counterintelligence Program was initiated in-,: August, 1956, for the purpose of disrupting, embarrassing, and

exposing the Communist Party, USA, and related organisations.Counterintelligence action is considered against the coumuniatsthroughout the entire couotry although the program is principallybandled in 16 key field offices which cover the majority of Communist/Party Activities. V_

In September, 1964, a Counterintelligence Program ansinitiated against Klan organirations and related hate groups.

3i Fourteen southern offices and three northern offices participate*r " in this program. U

Administrative control is closely maintained and alloperations under both of these Counterintelligence Programs must

field. LLt

These programs are reviewed and evaluated each year and .:new techniques and programs are instituted whenever it appears theywill be effective. The tangible results obtained during thepast year clearly show the effectiveness of the two Counter-

t! intelligence Programs as potent weapons for the disruptionof the Communist Party, USA, Klan groups, and bhate organizations

k and the activities of their members and supporters, U.

rBCOMMENDATION:

V. It is recommended the Counterintelligence Programsdirected against the Communist Party, USA, and related organizationsand against Klan and bate-type organizations be continued fori an additional one-year period at which time they will a. ai

":carefully analyzed and evaluate

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COUNTERINTILLIGINCU PROGRAM

COUNTRIaNTILLIGZNCE POGRAMDISRUPTION OF EATE GOUPS

ct DETAILS:

This memorandum has been prepared to carefullyevaluate the Counterintelligence Program as directedagainst the Communist Party, USA, and related organizationsand against Klan-type and hate organimations andto recommend their continuance.

ORIGIN AND PURPOS:

The Counterintelligence Progwra was instituted inAugust, 1956, for the primary purpose of causing disruption anddisillusionment within the raniks of the Communist Party USA.The program attempts to create and develop factional splits andto increase animosity and factional activities within theCommunist Party. Where possible, an effort is made tocause expulsions and detections from the Party. Whereevera situation presents itself, the devious activities of theParty are publicized to expose its movements and subjectSit to embarrassment and ridicule..L

The sem techniques utilized against the ComnunistParty, USA, are used in connection with our recently initiatedprogram to disrupt and expose the activities of Klan-type andhate organizations. Ou

The program directed against the Communist Party,USA, i handled within 18 key field offices covering theactivities of the majority of Communist Party members. Theprogram directed against Klan-type and hate organisationsIs conducted in tarteen southern offices and three northernoffices. Where necessary, counterintelligence efforts areconsidered for any office. Both these programs are an

01 adjunct to our investigations and are closely correlatedwith related investigations add the handling of informants.tl-

CASE LOAD:

A separate control file to maintained for eachoffice participating in each of the two CounterintelligencePrograms into which pertinent correspondence for all counter-intelligence techbniques are placed. Where necessary, lndivi-dual files are opened on each counterintelligence operation.

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COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMDISRUPTION OF RATE GROUPS

At the present time, Over 100 separate counterintelligenceoperations are in various stages of enactment. The variouscounterintelligence plans and techniques are handled and super-vised by the Agent assigned to the program in each partici-pating office by the use of a single control file.UL

MAGNITUDBE (Cost and Manpower):

The cost of these two programs is extremely low.The progranms entail only one Supervisor at the Beat of Govern-meat who has the assistance of one clerk. In the field, 33Agents are assigned responsibility for the program. Onlythree of these field Agents are assigned to the program ona full-time basis. The other Agents spend anywhere froma per cent to 40 per cent of their time on the programs. U,

PAST AND PRESENT WEAKNESSES:

None. (LA

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL:

Extremely close and continuing supervision isprovided from the Seat of Government and all operations mustfirst be submitted to tho Bureau for approval prior to beinginitiated in the field. t(

SADEQUACY AND CURRENTNESS OF ITRUCTIONS:The Counterintelligence Program is unique in nature

and eovere extremely delicate operations and techniques.Because of the delicate and confidential nature of theprograms, no instructions have been set out in the variousBureau manuals or bulletins. The offices currently partici-pating in the program are kept jointly and individuallyadvised and made thoroughly familiar with current Bureaupolicy. Advance Security In-Service classes are affordeda two-hour seminar on the various phases of the progran andBasig In-Service classes are afforded a one-hour seminar.These seminars serve to acquaint all Security Agents withthe essence and nature of our Counterintelligence Programoperations. When necessary, speci 1: conferences areauthorized in connection with specific openations.1A.

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COUNTERINTBfLLGENCE PROGRAL o

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM __.DISRUPTION OF BATE GIROUPS

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

During the past year, a variety of accomplishmentshave boon achieved by the Counteriatelligence Program inactions directed against the Communist Party, USA, and relatedorganizations. Although the Counteritelligence Program directcagainst Klan-type and hate organisations has only been in

Cprogress tour months, tangible results are beginning to berealized and the field hRe demonstrated an enthusinM for

-r counterintelligence techniques. Selected exnplo. ofeffective counterintelligence action realized dutring the

I past year are as follows: A(1) As a result of numerous anonymous tailing

and techniques, anti-Semitic policies of the Soviet Union have. been brought to the attention of the Communtist Party, USA,

membership. It is believed every Communist Party member of1 Jewish background has boon the target of our counterintelligence

action exposing Soviet anti-Wemitism. The Communist Party," USA, necessarily has published numerous articles and pamphlets

endeavoring to explain away this duplicity.eA

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COUNTERI NTELLI HOC PiROGRA

COUNTE RINTE6LLIGNC PROGRAMDISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS s

(5) As a result of counterintelligence action,many meeting places formerly used on a regular basis bythe communists have been barred from their use.,(

(6) Counterintelligence action has caused a willdesignating the Communist Party as beneficiary forapproximately $50,000 to be subjected to litigation and inall probability these funds will not be available to thecommunists. UL

(7) Through publicity and other means of alertingyouth we have tboroughly exposed the communist control

hand sponsorship of the new W.E.B. DuBois Youth Group ofAmerica.

(8) We have already obtained publicity exposing theactivities of the Kiu Klux Klan and various hate groups inthe South. Through anonymous letters and other techniqueswe are continuing and increasing our attack on these groups,L

CONTEMPLATED ACTION:

We will continue to strive to make our counter-intelligence programs as effective as possible during thenext one-year period. We will be alert to capitalize uponfactional disputes within both the domestic and international

£ communist movement and on opportunities which presentthemselves as a result of the communist approach to racial: and nationality problems. We anticipate our counterintelligence" action against Klan and hate organizations, now in itsformative steps, will be effectively increased during

' the coming year. We will take advantage of any situationwhich presents itself as a possible subject of counter-intelligence action. L

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n ']Ron :1AC, JACKSON (157-640)

SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMINTERNAL SECURITY,DISRUPTION. OP HATE GROUPSif,

-I ReBulet to Atlanta dated 9/2/64.

POTENTIAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION

One of the principal reasons for the successfulY "operation of the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan is itsbasic policy to avoid publicity and notoriety. SAMUEL

J ,OWERS, the Imperial Wizard of the organization, has virtual2,",. passion for anonymity as a Klan leader. A plan has been

suggested to secure envelopes with BOWERS' name and titleas a member of the Klan printed as a return address on theenvelope and enclose in the envelope the latest edition ofthe 'Klan-Ledger." These would be sent to newspapers on

' the office mailing list as well as other selected persons inthe State of Mississippi. Postage would be purchased forthe mailing and the envelopes actually placed in the mailat Laurel, Miss., which is BOWERS' home.

The complete background regarding this has beenset forth in Jackson letter to the Bureau dated 1/21/65captioned "SAM BOWERS, IMPERIAL WIZARD, WHITE KNIGHTS OFTHE KU KLUX KLAN OF MISSISSIPPI."

i t Consideration will be given to sending through themail to certain known Klan members a post card advising themof the time and place of a Klan meeting. The card would besigned SAM BOWERS, Imperial Wizard of the White Knights ofthe Ku Klux Klan. This plan could be modif d by sending a

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sealed envelope and message regarding a future Klan meeting.The envelopes could have SAM BOWERS' return address printedthereon listing him as the Imperial Wizard of the WhiteKnights of.the Ku Klux Klan. In addition, the termKlansman ' could follow the addressee's name on the envelope.

This could be sent to the person' place of business or to a. next-door neighbor by having the address one number off.The consternation caused by this technique could be considerable.

Another consideration would be to have auto bumperstickers printed with words similar to "Member of the WhiteKnights of the Ku Klux Klan" and affix them to certainKlan member cars. These, of course, would have to beprinted so no one could identify the source.

Another technique being considered is to conducta neighborhood investigation regarding certain Klan members.We would not tell neighbors that he is a Klan member butask them if they have any knowledge regarding him being aKlan member. This would spread through the neighborhoodand make him very unpopular. This same technique could becarried one step further by contacting employer and co-employees.

Cartoons will be used, as pointed out in a previousBureau letter, when proper opportunities present themselves.

The proposals listed above are merely considerationsand will not be used without prior Bureau authority andcomplete details of such would be-first submitted to theBureau by separate communication.

PENDING COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION

There will be continued and expanded informantcoverage to more fully penetrate the Klan and hate organizations.It is only through this basic action that other efforts can

be' properly directed to disrupt and frustrate their plans.

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Efforts will continue to locate desirable locationsfor technical installations. Information learned fromproductive installations coupled with expanded informantcoverage will serve as a basis for future counterintelligenceaction.

We will continue with repeated contacts andconstant interviews of known and suspected Klansmen on an

\intensified basis. Some may be able to be converted as'informants and for others we will be learning more of theirbackground, activities, associates, etc. We will continueand expand effective liaison with local law enforcement andother groups so the utmost in cooperation can be expected.

TANGIBLE RESULTS

Several surveillances have been conducted at theCopiah County Rod and Gun Club at Crystal Springs, Miss., andit was noted that Klan meetings were held at this locationregularly on Tuesday evenings. A survey determined that due

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to the nature of the interior construction there were manytechnical details which would not make an installationfeasible and thus none attempted. However, informantcoverage determined that due to intensified FBI investigativeactivity i' the area the attendancerfrequency of the meetingsdropped off sharply.

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The repeated contacts and constant interviews ofknown and suspected Klansmen have manifested a disturbingeffect on them as indicated in the examples above. Inaddition, the number of incidents of violence has sharplydeclined. Successful investigations culminating inarrests have certainly played an important part in curbingKlan activity, and cooperation with local law enforcementhas greatly contributed in this regard.

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Memorandum0 . Mr. W. C. Sulli9an DAT: January 19, 1965

FRoM F. J. Baumgardner H:Ir..om__

s ' COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMINTERNAL SECURITYDISRUPTIOt.OF HATE GROUPS(CARTOONS AND CARICATURES)

7 Recent statements made by the Director relating to the.-3! 5 penetration of the Klan by FBI informants have resulted in -

considerable comment in various news media to the obviousS - consternation of Klan members. Attached are copies of two

,1 -- published cartoons which effectively capitalized upon this theme.Selected anonymous mailings of a similar cartoon to Klan 16aders,

members or sympathizers undoubtedly would disrupt the efforts oftheir organizations by compounding existing suspicions withinand subjecting them to ridicule from without.

We desire that an original cartoon be prepared by theDocument Section of the Laboratory graphically depictink the sametheme--that the FBI has heavily penetrated the Klan and that thisparadox portrays the Klan organization and members as ridicilous.We are having the Laboratory prepare an original cartoon, rather

a than circulating copies of the publishpd cartoons, to avoid anypossible infringement of copyrights. Thereafter, we willanonymously mail copies ofthe Laboratory prepared cartoon toselected Klan members in areas where ridicule will be mostdemoralizing and disruptive.

RECOMMENDATION:

That this memorandum and enclosures be forwarded to theDocument Section of the Laboratory for preparation of an originalcartoon graphically illustrating the penetration of the Klan byFBI informants and that thereafter we arrange to have approximately300'copies of the cnrtoon mailed by the field to Klan members inareas where maximum disruption may be achieved,157-9-4

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Director, FBI 57-9-main)-- 1 - M'. GriffithD 5 i1 - Mr. Gray

SA V 2 - Mr. WalshCOUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

(CARTOONS AND CARICATURES)

Reference is made to Miami letter dated 11/18/64and Birmingham airtel 12/22/64.

Referenced communications forwarded copies ofcartoons and suggested that these, or similar cartoons, be.I prepared by the Bureau for anonymous mailings to disruptKlan, or similar hate group, activities.

Attached for each office are five individuallynumbered Xerox copies of rough sketches prepared by the FBILaboratory on the above-mentioned theme. Each officereceiving this letter should review these sketches to determineif any of these cartoons, or a variation of a cartoon, issuitable for disruptive, anonymous mailing within its fieldoffice territory.

In the event it is determined such a mailing wouldhave countorinte.ligence value, and would not adverselyaffect our informant development program, the Bureau shouldbe advised together with complete recommendations. Thereafter, rthe cartoon selected will be prepared as requested and forwardedwith instructions relating to its mailing.

losures (5)2 - Atlanta.(157-826) (Enclosured - 5)2 - Birmingham (157-835) (Enclosures - 5)2 - Charlotte (157-281) (Enclosures - 5)

S-- 2 - Jackson (157-640) (Enclosures - 5) * .,2 - Jacksonville (157-863) (Enclosures - 5) a -31-2 - Knoxville (157-301) (Enolosrps - 5) 65* 2 - Little Rock (157-291) (Enbledures - 5)2 - Memphis (157.576) (Enclosures - 5) '

- 2 - Mobile (157-582) (Enclosures 5) lR 119652 - New Orleans (1574 896) C(tdil ures - 5) i2 - Savannah S57-629) (Enclosures - 5) oMM-FBI2 - Tampa (151 1559) (Enclosures - 5)

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1' In the event any office believes a caricature-type cartoon, based on a different theme could be effectivelyused to disrupt the Klan within its territory, a rough draftof such cartoon should be submitted.to the Bureau, togetherwith recommendations for its preparation" and subsequentanonymous mailing,

No counterintelligence activity should be takenwithout specific Bureau authority.

NOTE:

Memorandum Baumgardner to Sullivan,1/19/65,wasapproved, authorizing us to prepare and make available tothe field, cartoons of the above type to disrupt the Klan.

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Director, FBI (157-0MAI / 1 - Mr. GrayS1 - Mr. Walsh

4" COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMSfINTRNAL SECUnITy*- DI SRUPTIOj AOP HATE GROUPS

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' c The Bureau desires to develop compromise-type data° on the leaders of the Ku Klux Klan (KEE) and the American' H ' Nazi Party (ANP). Each office receiving copies of this letterI should make an all-out effort to accumulate data indicative of± the immorality, dishonesty and devious tactics of leaders of3 the Klan and ANP. It is desired to accumulate this information" , oin the event it is possible to utilize it as a disruptive: nounterintelligence technique.

S- Birmingham (157-835). 2 - Charlotte (157-281)

2 - Jackson (157-640)S2 - Jacksonville (157-863)Sl2 - Knoxville (157-301)

2 - Little Rock (157-291)*2 - New Orleans (157-2836)2 - Richmond (157-846)2 - Savannah (157-629)2 - Tampa (157-1559)

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Lutter to SAC, AtlantnHo: COUVf IERITELLIGENCE PROGRAM5l87-f- JAIN

Spocifically we desire this information on the'- following individuals;

Name: RIobcrt Uirvin SheltonS_1itlRo: Irpapial Wizard, United Klans of America (UKA), Inc.,

Knights of the KKE

The Bureau by letter 2/23/65 sot out instructions forinvestigation in this case. The results thus far obtainedshould be immediately submitted to the Bureau.

Origin: Dirmingham

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You should not construe the above-named individualsto be the only persons on whom we desire information. if anyoffice has information of this typeo on.any individual memberor a hate group as an organization, this should be includedin the material furnished to the Bureau.

Information developed to date should be immediatelyforwarded to the Bureau. Any additional investigation shouldbe promptly conducted and complete details should be forwardedto reach the Bureau on or before / 2/65. lature, experiencedAgents should be utilized, and any investigation conductedshould be done in a most discroot manner, in order to avoid anypossibility of ombarrassmen to the Bureau,

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SUBJEC(:'I: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 'INTERNAL SECURITYDISRUPT-ION OF HATE GROUPSRUD)ED: 6.'/2/65 ..

RcBulet to Atlant dated 4/29/65.

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information, a I ay 0: value in the cap 'toned progrnq,:,as noted as follows:

In St. Louis letter to T j 610'64 10) thui was set out that

Sscrved inl inactive statusS wi1 cl1 lie wars honorab] discharged for reason o hardship-

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Memorandum ---aTo :r. Sulliva DATE: 5A65 .

FROM : P. J, Ba-ngar1-Mr. Sullivan .S1 - mr. Baumgardner-;.,-'1- Mr. Gray

SUBJECr: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM - 1 - LiaisoniT AIO1 iI -1 - ar. WalshDISRUPTION OF RATE G g /

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The above-named individuals are active Ku 1lux l an officials'.e are endeavoring, as a counterintelligence technique, to developformation discrediting or embarrassing to then and the Ku flux lan.

Through analysis of their income tax returns, we may be abledetermine whether or not sources of their Ancomer: or depositories

ed by thim fer their respective flan organizations are legitimate,

4 the bvent we determine such information we will consiexposing then within the Elan organization, publicly or by t isinformatioh to the Internal Revenue Service.

REOUMMATION: -

: is recommended the Liaison Sect obtain from inRevenue Service two uncertified copies each of the Federal tax returns*iled by the above-named individuals and their respective Enan organi-sationsfor the period 1959-1963. Attached are six memoranda for theuse of the Liaison Section.

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DATE 6-b-71 BY-.o A '/1b~i M~u- Sc1. i -2

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May ]1, 1968

JAMES ABLE8J'R AL1 - Mr. htlvin

A ITIONAL KNIGHTS O0 1B I - Mr. BaupgerdnerKU KUX KLAN, INC, 1 - mr. Gray

1 - Liaison1 -. Kr. Walsh

James U. Venable; born June 15, 1905; separated frmi wife; two chitren; has resided at VI Drive, 8tone Mountain,,

Georgia, during the period 1959-1963. He is a lawyer with officesat 100l unter Street, Southwest, Atlanta, Oeorgias. is BooialSecurity number is unknown.

.i The Headquarters of the National nights of the Ku Elux";K Klan, Inc., is located at Tucker, Georgia, but it is reported that

some of its business is also conducted from the home address ofVenable at Stone Mountain, Georgia.

It is requested two uncertilied copies eacb of theFederal tax returns filed by Vensble and the National Knights ofthe Ku Klux Klan, Inc., for the period 1959-1963 be madeavailable,

1 - 157-1628 (Venable)

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SAMUEL HOLLOWA <RB, R. 1 - Mr Sullivan-l Mr, Saowg.rdllir

WUlt KENIOTB 07 T1E KU KLUX ILAN I M Mr, urmySr 1SBIB1BIPP1 I 1- Litson

I - Mr. Walsh

Samuel Holloway Bowers, Jr.3 born August 6, 19241 hasresided at 816-20 South Fourth Avenue, Laurel, Uteslneippltduring the perto8 1059-1963. He i self-employed at Laurel,Misisonippi, in the real estate business (Magnolia ConsolidatedRealty Company, Inc.) and the SABDO Amusement Company (distributespinball machines'and "Juke" boxes). His Social Security numberto unknown.

SThe Headquarters of the White. Knights of tbe Ku Kluxelan of Mieleippi is located at Laurel, Mississippi.

It is requested two uncetiitted copies eahob of theFederal tax returns filed by Bowers; the Magnolia ConsolidatedRealty Company, Inc.3 the BA BO Amusement Companyl and the WhiteKnights of the Ku Klux Klan of Mississippi for the period 1959-1963 be made available.

1 - 157-1654 (Bowers)

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Govermnent Printing OfficeNorth Capitol and H Streets, N. W.Washington, 1). C. 20401

KI / In connection with a sensitive matter of a security n

nature being handled by this Bureau recently, it was necessagF @to obtain the cooperation of your organization in the preparatio.of a photoe . A riate arrangements were made

through of your office. The actual c

-/ preparation o te late carried out by one of your capableemployees

I am aware that the security precautions required

by this operation created special problems for the emplovees of

your photoengraving facilities and I have been advised of the cor-

dial coope iPnded to re r esentatives of this Bureau. Please

convey to my appreciation for the fine

assistance rendered by them and be assured tint your cooperation

in matters of thids nature is deeply appreciated.

" NED2 9 . eincerely yours, 4

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. .NOTE: See meliV' Mr. Griritf' to Mr.

,Conrad dated 6/15/65 re 6bunterintelligel. .FCW:dih (4) Prgram. Internal Securif y, ]iuptio

Hate .Groups (Business Card, United KlaS / of America, ;Inc. , Knights of the Ku Klu

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A'emoranaum ::-- -TO . Mr. W. C. Sullivan "DA'I: June 28, 1965

1 - Mr. SullivanFROM F. J. Baumgardner 1 - Mr. Baumgardner

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SUBJECT COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM - Mr. Walsh " -INTERNAL EC UIT YDISRUPTIO~ .OF HATE GROUPS

jKjICU KLLX KLN OFFIIALS)

The above-named individual is an active Ku Klux Klan i

opfficial. We are endeavoring, as a counterintelligence techniquie,'to develop information discrediting or embarrassing to him and the

IKu Klux Klan.

C. By memorandum Baumgardner to Sullivan dated May 10, 1965,

1 name was included in a grap of several Klan leaders and

ftheir respective Klan organizations on whom we desired the

:jLiaison Section to obtain copies of Federal income tax returns for

the period 1959 through 1963, for analysis.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended the Liaison Se tion call this apparent

violation of tax laws to the attention of t e Internal Revenue

Service in that-it may desire to conduct n investigation

regarding this non filing of income tax rtturns. Attached is a

memorandum for the use of the Liaison Section.

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Enclosed for each office part ipating in thisProgram are one copy of a leaflet exposing the Communist

- c Party (CP) spawned and controlled W.E.B. DuBois Clubs of• America and one copy of a leaflet exposing the communist

2 Fl 1 background of Pete Seeger..- r i

,o Both these items utilize public source material toexpose the communists. The first was researched by thePhiladelphia Office with its layout and design produced bythe Bureau ts Exhibit Section. To avoid associating the

-N Bureau with the DuBois Clubsl:of America leaflet, discreet' .arrangements were made for the Catholic War Veterans to F

sponsor its dissemination. The second leaflet was preparedby a private organization without the cooperation of the Bureau,

I to expose the coimunist musician, Pet eger.L.. L

These items have been used as counterintelligenceStechniques to expose the communists and they are forwarded tosuggest possible techniques to publicly expose Klan and hate-

- type,organizations, and their members. The Bureau will bepleased to assist any office participating in this Program inthe preparation of such material. Offices desiring to havesuch material prepared should submit their recommendation to

S 'the Bureau together with pertinent public source material andwith suggestions for design and layout. APELtA- ArEIICI I): F D

and lay OFFICVISEAADULEr'nclosures - (2) ON t; /.

1 - Baltinore (157-865) Eno. (2) 1 - Memphis (157-576) Enrc. (2)1 - BDirmingham (157-835) c. (2) 1 - Miami (157-1114 Ec. (21 - Charlotte (157-261) Ehc 2) 1- Mobile (157-582) Enc. (12I- Chicago (157- 82) Enc 1 - New rans (157-28 6) Ehe ()S I- Jackson (157-40 -)-E I-Richmond (158-846 Enc., . 1- JacksonVlle 8157-8631 Dn. (2) 1 - Savannah (157-629) ic 2

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SUBJE(ri COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 - Mr. WalshINTER'IAL SECUIITYDISRUPTION.GF-IIATE GROUPS

(KU KLUX KLAN OFFICIALS)

S -n The above-named individual is an active Ku KluxKlan official. We are endeavoring as a counterintelligence

- ] - technique to develop information discredithg or embarrass-": ' fing to him and the Ku Klux Klan.

By memorandum Baumgardner to Sullivan datedm 5/10/65 name was included in a group of several

Klan leaders and their respective Klan organizations onwC\whom we desired the Liaison Sectiont obtain copies ofFederal income tax returns for the period 1959-1963, foranalysis.

Liaison Section Supervisorascertained from the Internal Revenue Service on 7that had not filed a tax return for the designatedyears. I

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended the Liaison Section call thisapparent violation of tax laws to the attention of theInternal Revenue Service in tint it may desire to continuean investigation regarding this nonfiling of income taxreturns. Attached is a memorandum for the use of theLinison Section. ;. i r

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r , 7As you knha th1i Bureau has solv a n avor of cases

Ai- involving racial violence li the South. In this regard, publirSttention particularly was focused on the FBI's role In the

Solution of the brutal murders of Kre. Violn Lluzzo, Lieutenant7 t g Colooel Leae'l A. Penn, and the three civil rights workern to

Missssippi. However, we have achieved a number ofRotlf taurtt i'ca mccoamp)lslbna , most of which are not publicly knoi, SYd I

-< thotight yot might be interested in them, c .

At the present time, for example, nearsl (o oaousandf of our informants and sources are being operatedk obtainup-to-date intolligenco data concerning racial t }Es watchS we disseminate on a continuing basis. Of these, 77IT4hav been* developed in just the past year--an average of morehaw twot' 7 ,einch day for every day in the past twelve manth.

Varticularly uignifiennt his been the high-level bvpenetration we have achieved of laen organisationsa At t o

W ent time, there are 14 Klan roun ln extetnc

Srl Through Such coverago, such valuable information.- relating to A variety of cases of violence and planned violer rk 1c in the civil rights field has eon obtained. Just ceot,

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Equally important, and something of which the public istotally unaware, is the extent to which we have been able toforestall violence in certain racially explosive areas. In one

'P southern state, for example, the governor, on one occasion,Sexpressed his great concern and fear of an outbreak of racial

violence because of tense situation.

As a result, we have beensuccosaful to date in holding Klan violence in the entire stateto an absolute minimum.

We also are seizing every opportunity to disruptthe activities of Klan organizations. Typical is the manner inwhich we exposed and thwarted a "kick back" scheme n Klan groupwas using in one southern state to help finance its activities.One moem)er of the group was selling insurance to other Klanmembers and would deposit a generous portion of the premiumrefunds in the Klan treasury. As a result of action we took,the insurance company learned of the scheme and cancelled allthe policies held by Klan members, thereby cutting off a sisablesource of revenue which had been used to finance Klan activities.

I have furnished these examples to illustrate toyou the approach this Bureau is taking to meet the challengeof tacial Inwlessness in certain areas today.

The dabve information has also been furnished tolonora)le Marvin Watson, Special Assistant to the President.

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See memorandum A. H. Belmont to Mr. Tolson, dated8/31/65, captioned "RECENT SHOOTINGS IN ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, ANDMISSISSIPPI, Civil Rights,' prepared by AHB:CSH. The Directorinstructed that Honorable Marvin Watson, Special Assistant tothe President, be advised.

This letter is classified "Secret" because theunauthorized disclosure of the sources mentioned herein wouldnot only be to the detriment of the Nation's security but mighteven endanger their lives.

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FROM : A. H. Belmont Mr. Rosen .ot,,,, .. _

Mr. Sullivan

Isu RECENT SHOOTINGS IN ALABAMA,LOUISIANA AND-MISSISSIPPI / / /Civil Rights

On Mr. Rosen's memorandum of 8/25/65, dealing with the stat ofcases involving four shootings in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi,the Director noted that we have accomplished nothing in these cases andthat our informant coverage is not adequate.

The purpose of Mr. Rosen's memorandum was to pinpoint for theDirector our concern about these four cases and to show that we areconducting vigorous investigation to bring about their solution. We arecontinuing to press these investigations with the full recognition that thtI solution of such cases rests on a combination of informant coverage andjhard, vigorous investigation, each of tich supplements the other.i I would like the Director to know that the Domestic Intelli-gence Division, which assumed the responsibility for the development ofracial informants and sources in August, 1964, has pursued a hard-hitting,aggressive, imaginative program to develop informants and sources, withthe following results:

1. Since Au ust, 1964, racial informants have been increased from

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In addition, we have developed other high-ranking Klan leadersand succeeded in penetrating local Klan units throughout the South'whereno previous informant coverage existed.

Through a combination of informant coverage and vigorousinvestigation, we have been able to break a number of cases involvingviolence in the South, such as the series of bombings at McComb,Mississippi, during the Summer and Fall of 1964, and the dynamitingof two automobiles and a Negro mortuary at New Bern, North Carolina,in January, 1965. In addition, we have been able to use some of ourinformants to control the potential for Klan violence in certain areas.

Through our informants in the Klan we have secured voluminouscurrent information, resulting in a special document. concerning Klanorganizations which we prepared in April, 1965 and furnished to thePresident and the Attorney General, a monograph on the Klan to assistinvestigative efforts of the field, and we have assisted in the prepara-tion of material for an article on the Klan to be published in theReader's Digest.

We have launched a counterintelligence program designed todisrupt and disintegrate Klan activities. For example, we exposed a"kickback" scheme where a portion of insurance premiums was going to aKlan treasury. As a result, the insurance company cancelled all theinsurancepolicies of Klan members.

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We want the Director to know that we are pushing hard, bothSfrom the investigative standpoint and in the development of informants,in order that we can accomplish maximum results, not only in the fourcases mentioned in our memorandum of 8/25/65, but in the entire fieldof racial and civil rights cases.

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1 - Mr. ohrHonorable Marvin Watson 1 - Mr. DeLoachI - Mr. DeLoachSpecial Assistant to the President - Mr. RosenThe White Itour 1 - Mr. SullivanWashington, D. C* 1 - Mr. Baumgardner- 1 - Mr. RosackDear Mr, Watson:

As you know, this Bureau has solved a number of casesinvolving racial violence in the South. In this regard, publicattention particularly was focused on the FBI's role in thesolution ol' the brutal murders of Mrs. Viola Liuzzo, LieutenantColonel Lemuel A. Penn, and the three civil rights workers inMississippi. HIonever, we have achieved a number of other tangibleaccomplishments, most of which are not publicly known, and Ithought the President might be interested in them.

At the present time, for example, nearly two thousandj of our informants and sources are being operated to obtain

up-to-date intelligence data concerning racial matters which weI- disseminate on a continuing basis# Of these, 774 have been

developed in just the past year--an average of more than two eachday for every day in the past twelve months.

Particularly significant has been the high-levelpenetration we have achieved of Klan organizations. At thepr esent time, there are 14 Klan groups in existence. We have

-eactrated ever one of them t rntly

Through such coverage, much valuable informationSrelating to a variety of cases of violence and planned violencein the civil rihts field h n obt t recently,for example

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STe so u on o tho sories of m ings and urning someto 25 homes in the McComb, Mississippi, area last year similarlywas based on information supplied by one of our informants.

Equally important, and something of which the public istotally unaware, is the extent to which we have been able toforestall violence in certain racially explosive areas. In onesouthern state, for example, the governor, on one occasion,expressed his great concern and fear of outbreak of raci

i violence because of e tense situation

As a result, we have eensuccessful to date in hb ding Klan violence in the entire stateto an absolute minimum.

We also are seizing every opportunity to disruptt ho activities of Klan organizations. Typical is the manner in:which we exposed and thwarted a "kick back" scheme a Klan groupwas using in one southern state to help finance its activities.One member of the group was selling insurance to other Klanmembers and would deposit a generous portion of the premium

r refunds in the Klan treasury. As a result of action we took,the insurance company learned of the scheme and cancelled all4 the policies held by the Klan members, thereby cutting off asizable source of revenue which had been used to finance Klanactivities.

I have furnished these examples to illustrate to theS :esident the approach this Bureau is taking to meet the challenge

2 racial lawlossness in certain areas today and want him to knowc our determination to press forward in this vein even morevigorously in the future in line with his determination toestablish a peaceful and prosperous society in this Nation.

Sincerely yours,

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j'" This letter is classified "Sa t" because theunauthorized disclosure of the sources entioned herein would notonly be to the detriment of the Nation a security but r:might evenendanger their lives.

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MEMOIANDUM FOR

Mr. J. Edgar Hoover, DirectorFederal Bureau of Investigation

- .s a regarding penetration and disruptio"of Klan Organizations

I have been aware in a general way of the-, , accomplishments of the Bureau in the area of KlanSpenetration, but I appreciate having the benefit of

detailed information on this subject, and I hope youwill continue to keep me up to date on it.

May I take this opportunity to congratulateyou on the development of your informant system in theKlan organizations and on the results you have obtainedthrough it. It is unfortunate that the value of theseactivities would in most cases be lost if too extensive

A ,publicity were given to them; however, perhaps at somepoint it may be possible to place these achievements on *the public record, so that the Bureau can receive itsdue credit.

Attorney General

Nicholas deB. Katzenbach ,,

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PERSONAL ATTLRTIONDirector, FBI (157-9-MAIN)

" -COUNTERINTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 - Mr. BelmontSINTiOiA i i AECURITY 1 - Mr. Sullivan

V DISRUPTION OF MATE GROUPS 1 - Mr. Baumgardner.......... ... ....... 1 - Mr. Walsh

I am well pleased with the positive results whichhave been rePlized as a result of the variety of counter-

intelligence techniques and operations which have been directed) against Klan-type and hate groups during the past several months.

The number of new, unique and ingenious counter-: { intelligence techniques which have been recommended by the fieldindicate investigative personnel are affording this program

\ imaginative attention.

It is my desire, however, that all offices receivingf t this letter should very actively participate in this program

maintaining an imaginative and aggressive approach. I also want.. to impress upon the recipient offices, that all investigative

personnel responsible for Klan-type and bate group investigationsbe alerted and encouraged to submit counterintelligencerecommendations relating to their individual investigations. The

l responsibility for counterintelligence action should not bedelegated exclusively to the Agent assigned to the Program, whoshould be acting in the capacity of coordinator.

. 2 - Baltimore (157-865) (Personal Attention)2 - Birmingham (157-835) (Personal Attention)2 - Charlotte (157-281) (Personal Attention)2 -Chicago (157-382) (Personal Attention) ,a C2 - Jackson (157-640) (Personal Attention)

- Jacksonville (157-863) (Personal Attention) -

.i 3 - Knoxville (157-301) (Personal Attention)2 - Little Rock (157-291) (Personal Attention)2 0 Memphis (157-576) (Personal Attention f

,,..2 - Miami (157-1114) (Personal AttentioS- / c',L:,,,_ 2 - Mobile (157-582) (Personal Attention)

ocb -.- 2 - New Orleans (157-2836) (Personal Attent ion)!Io--- 2 - New York (157-1259) (Personal Attept'~ Y

2 - Richmond (157-846) (Personal At fntild) /S ---- 2 - Savannah (157-629) (Personal At enti n) -

" _2 - Tampa (157-1559) (Pers naltirri Y o)"

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Letter to BAC, AtlantaeI COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

157-9-MAIN

This letter should be brought.to the attention ofall Special Agent personnel responsible for counterintelligenceaction reLating to the investigation of Klan-type and hategroups and their memberships.

NOTE:

See memorandum F.J. Baumgardner to Mr. W.C. Sullivan,same caption, dated 10/1/65, prepared by JVW:lmm.

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INTERNAL SECURITYDISRUITION' OF' HATE GROUPS )/ J

This memorandum has been prepared in order to et forth someof th e highlights of our accomplishments through this pr ram during thepnast several, months. ...

Among the successful counterintelligence techniques utilizedare the following: . .' /

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_ 3. W1e were successful in exposing and thwarting a "kickback".'scheme being utilized by the United Klans of America in North Carolina,

to help finance its activities. One member of the Klan was selling ,insurance to other Klan members and also depositing a generous portion ofthe premium lunds in the Klan treasury. As a result of counter-intelligence action taken, the insurbance company cancelled all thepolicies held by Klan members, thereby cutting off a sizable amountrevenue for the Klan. This item was dissem nt ( hi Ho4se .and the Attorney General. r JL-l* VJ

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Memorandum to Mr. W.C. Sullivanic: COUNTERI TELLIGENCE PROGRAM157-9-1.AIN

4. The publication of cartoons and caricatures bycooperative news media sources, and/or the ai)onymous circulation ofthem among members of the Klan and hate groups have served to bothdisrupt the variout organizations and to discredit their leadership.In addition, original cartoons prepared by the Document Section of theFBI Laboratory and by a Special Agent on special assignment in theNew Orleans Office territory, were made available to participatingoffices.

5. As a direct result of counterintelligence utilized inregard to obvious building and fire code violations of the decrepitChicago, Illinois, headquarters of the American Nazi Party, the cityof Chicago took action against the Nazis in the form of fines andpressures to correct the violations which resulted in the Nazis losingtheir headquarters. It is believed that counterintelligence actionmay result in the eventual dissolution of the American Nazi Party inthe Chicago area.

6. The Document Section of the FBI Laboratory made up andfurnished to the New Orleans Office exact copies of an originalbusiness card which had been distributed by the United Klans of America.

4These cards invite anyone interested in oining the Unite ans ofAmerica to write to a specific address.

The long-range success of thistechnique for increased informant coverage has unlimited possibilities.

It is obvious that the actions taken by offices participatingin this program have been most successful to date. Attached, is aletter to these offices encouraging them to continue the good workand emphasizing the need for counterintelligence techniques beingsbmitted on a continuing basis by all participating offices.

ACTION:

That the attached letter be sent.

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rMemorandum J i"Oak -___,.d__

S . Mr. W.C. Sullivaf nA : 10/19/65 Ro

1 - Mr, BeLot Belm on-Oa F.J. Baumgardner , 1 - Mr. Vohr |

1 - Mr. BullivansitI COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1.- Mr. Gauthier

INTERNAL SECURITY 1 - Mr. BaumgardnerDISRUPTIONt OF HATE GROUPS - 1 - Mr, Walsh(CARTOONS AND CARICATURES)

Attached herewith are six oriinal cartoons whi h we eprepared by Special Agent of the Dallas Of ce whileon special assignment at Boga usa, Louisiana.

It is requested that the Exhibits Section prepare, in post cardform, fifty copies each of these cartoons which ridicule the Ku, Klux Klan,and furnish them to the Internal Security Section of the DomesticIntelligence Di, .sion In preparing these copies, it is requested thatSpecial Agent name be blocked out on' the original. '

These cartoons will be utilized, with Bureau direction, by thefield in the Counterintelligence Program directed against the Ku KluxKlan through anonymous mailings to Klan members and to various news mediain an effort to disrupt and neutralize the Klan.

The use of cartoons in the Counter.intelligence Program directed.against the Ku Klux Klan has been previously approved by memorandum'F.J. Baumgardner to Mr. W.C. Sullivan, dated 1/19/65.

RECOMMENDATION:

That approval be granted for the Exhibits Section to preparecopies of these original cartoons to be made available to the fieldfor use in the Counterintelligence Program d rected against the Klan.

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Menoran? 11umTO ' SAC, MIAMI (Your file 157-1114 ) DATE: 10/21/65

FROM : Director, FBI (Bufile and Serial 157-9-Main Post in ile and

Room No. 815 RB destroy 0-1) (For SOG use

SUBJECT: 'COUNITERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM - onol)RI ._INTERNAL SECURITY

" "DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS(CARToor A No c CAIC tIf S) -

[j 1. Bufiles indicate this case is delinquent. Give specific reason for delinquency.

O ReBulet 40 -AT,- -cc- MM,- dated 8/9a/5.,_encosiig__Cartoons

EO airtel D letterhead memo l submittedAl JU 2. DATE ] report

41] letter ] 90-day progress letter [ will be submitted 0 dReporting employee

f 3. If valid reason exists for not submitting report at this time, state reason specifically andwhen report will be submitted

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(Place reply hrreon and return to Bureau. Note receipt and acknowledgment on top serial in case file.)

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4To: 8AC~, Los Angeles Knoxville (157.301)Atlanta (157-826) Little Rock (157-291)

.Baltimore (157-865) Memphis (157-576)Birmingbam (157-835) Milwaukee

, , •Charlotte (157-281) Mobile (157-582)SChicago (157-382) New Orleans (157-2836)

Cincinnati New York (157-1259)S-Cleveland Oklahoma City1 Detroit Richmond (157-846)

V Jackson (157-640) Bavannah (157-629)i Jacksonville (157-863) Tampa (157-1559)

Miami (157-1114) *From: Director, FBI (157-9-MAIN)

COUNTER INTgLLIGENCE PROGRAMINTERNAL SECURITYTISRUrTIo. UF .3A1 GBOUEPS(REVEREND CHARLES CONLET LYNCH, AKA)

RoLAairtel captioned "Connie Chales Lnah, RM," dated12/2/65. .

Lynch, commonly known as Couni4 Lynch is a leadingnational speaker for the National States Rights Party (NR8P) andother bate-type groups. Lynch apparent1 is unemployed atpresent and presumably receives some form of compensation for hisspeaking efforts. Be has at times reportedly been a member of theNSRP and Klan groups; however, Butiles do not reveal a continuingi membership for Lynch in any of the hate-type organizations.

He has advocated the use of violence against minoritygroups and has been convicted of assault with a deadly weapon.

Lynch again came to the attention of the Bureauregarding threats to FBI personnel when, during a speech on10/28/65 at Natchez, Mississippi, he referred to FB-Agents as

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"Wigger babysitters" and "haters of all white men." He isalleged to have said he would kill FBI Agents or anyone elseif they molest his family or employees. During an interviewon 9/28/65 by Bureau Agents for a similar comnment Lynch d-nedmnking any such statement but was hostile to the Agents.

If is pointed out that while Lynch may not currentlyhave a hate group organizational affiliation, he is a veryprominent hate group personality and has been very successful in: stirring up violence in the past. For this reason, counter-intelligence measures taken against him should be conducted asthough he were one-of thebading officials of a group ruch asthe NSRP or the Klan.

Lynch's automobile bears a California registration,and he was last known to reside there. He follows a peripateticway of life and may appear at any place throughout the country.

For the information of all offices receiving thisairtel it is to be noted that although Lynch drives a 1958j Cadillac, four-door nhl~ite over pink, bearing 1965 Califorul

i license plate numberl he does not have a valid Californiadrivers license, his license having.been suspended by the State ofCalifornia effective 8/5/63. Operator's license numberhas not been sirrendered or reinstated.

The Bureau desires that offices in whose territory hemay appear be alert to advise the Bureau immediately, with arecommendation as to a reliable law enforcement agency which canbe advised he is driving without a valid license and which can berelied upon to take appropriate action without revealing theBureau'I interest.

The Los Angeles Office is further instructed to be alertto immediately advise the Bureau and interested offices in the eventLynch's drivers license tois reinstated by the State of Californin.

This informsqtion is ng sent to the designpted officesinasmuch as Lynch has visitedt se areas in the past, isscheduled to visit these are is likely to visit these areas.

See memorandum F.J. Baumgardner to Mr. W.C. Sullivan,same caption, dated 12/16/65, prepared by JVW:lmm.

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1o Mr. W.C. Sullivin DATE: 12/16/65 Ij -

1 - Mr. BelmontFROM F.J. Baumgardner 1- Mr. Sullivan H

-. - 1 - Mr. Baumgardner r, 1 - Mr. MurphyStLl~ rI: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1- Mr. Wals 7

INTERNAL SEQURITYDISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS ':-(REVEREND CHARLES CONLEY LNCH, AKA)

Attached herewith is an airtel regarding Lynch which is directecto Los Angeles with copies to numerous offices which have an interest inhate-type organizations.

Lynch is a rabble rouser and a leading national speaker-for theNational States Rights Party and other hate-type groups. He has advocaterviolence against minority groups and has been convicted of assault witha deadly weapon.

Lynch has allegedly threatened to kill FBI Agents if they..molest his family. When interviewed by Agents he denied making such astatement but was hostile. He has been very successful in stirring upviolence in the past and has referred to FBI Agents as "Nigger babysittersand'haters of all white men."

He was last known to reside in California although he roams allover the country. He drives an automobile bearing a 1965 Californialicense plate, but he does not have a valid California drivers license,his license having been suspended by the State of California, effective8/5/63. His license has not been surrendered or reinstated.

As a counterintelligence measure,in an effort to curtailhis current country-wide travel, we desire that offices in whose territoryhe may appear be alert to advise the Bureau immediately, with arecommendation as to a reliable law enforcement agency which can beadvised he is driving without a valid license, and which can be reliedupon to take appropriate action without revealing the Bureaub inter st.The Los Angeles Office is being further instructed to be alert toimmediately advise the Bureau and interested offices in the event L nch'sdrivers license is reinstated by the Sttof California.

. RECOMMENDATION: l ./

That the attached air el be approved.

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COUINTRINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM100-3-104-MAIN

DETAILS:

ORIGIN AND PURPOSE:

The Counterintelligence Program Was instituted in August,1956, for the primary purpose of causing disruption and disillusionmentwithin the ranks of the Communist Party, USA. The Program attemptsto create and develop factional splits and to increase animosity andfactional activities within the Party. Where possible, an effortis made to cause expulsions and defections from the Party. Wherevera situation presents itself, the devious activities of the Party are

Spublicized to expose its movements and to subject it to embarrassmentand ridicule.L

The same techniques utilized against the Communist Party,USA, are used in connection with our program to disrupt and exposethe activites of the Klan and hate organizations, which was initiatedin September, 1964.L

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UVUNk MINTLUgWNCE PROGRAM100-3104-MAIN

Frequently, and whenever circumstances warrant, fieldoffices not actively participating are utilized for the benefit ofthe two programs and the intelligence operation. U

CASE LOAD:

Separate control files are maintained for each officeparticipating in each of the two Counterintelligence Programs intowhich pertinent correspondence for counterintelligence techniquesare placed. Where necessary, individual files are opened oncounterintelligence operations.4

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ADhQUACY AND CURRENTNESS OF INSTRUCTIONS:

t ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Selected examples of effective counterintelligence andintelligence actions realized during the past year are as follows:

1. The W.B.B. DuBois Clubs of America, the principalcommunist endeavor directed at youth, has been thoroughly exposedthrough a nationally disseminated leaflet and pamphlet documenting

Po its communist origin and control. Several DuBois Clubs headquartershave been closed, a leader is under susptibn' and a Pegional

if organizer has been demoted. L

2. Several techniques have been.effected or are underdevelopment to compromise Party and Klan leaders. Some definitesuccess has been achieved in that Party leaders have been reassignedor placed under susp4cibni and these efforts disrupt the Partyorganization. J

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COUNT RINTELLIGENCS PROGRAM100-3-lu04-MAIN

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5. Numerous anonymous mailings and techniques have beenutilized to publicize ahd!bring to the attention of communists theanti-Semitic policies practiced in the Soviet Union. We feelmany defections of Jewish comrades have resulted from the techniques.L4

6. Embarrassing publicity has been afforded to communistand hate organizations and their leaderships through national andlocal publicity arranged by cooperative news media sources.L

7. As a result of counterintelligence action many meeting,: places formerly used on a regular basis by the communists have been

barred from their future use. L

8. We have ridiculed the Klan through anonymous mailingsand publicity and in many instances exposed their activities

t _resulting in their neutralization.U

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Airtel1 - Mr. Herington

Tot SACs, -Atlanta KnoxvilleBaltimore Little RookDirmingham MemphisCharlotte MiamiCincinnati MobileCleveland New OrleansColumbia NorfolkDallas RichmondHouston San AntonioJackson SavannahJacksonville Tampa

From: Director, FBI

SCUNTERINTELLIGENCE PRORAM - ELANRACIAL MATTERS (KLAN)

la The Bureau is contemplating a program of mailinganonymous oomuunicationu to individuals who have been identifiedmrs klansmen. ach office receiving this communication adviseby return airtel the approximate total number of individualsi within its dlvision o have been identified am klanasen andfor whom the office has a business or residence address.

JH:Jec (44)

NOTE: Baumgardner to Sullivan memorandum dated 2/24/66 recommendedan it was approved that postal cards be made up for mailing to knownKlan members aimed at disrupting Klan activities and disillusioning' members of the Klan. The Document Section of the FBI Laboratory is'j- presently working on the proposed postal cards. The informationrequested is necessary to determine how many cards each office should1receive to carry out this rogram. R

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S1 - Mr. DeLoachF.J. Baumgardner . 1 - Mr. Sullivan r /6.

4 , - 1 - Mr. Baumgardner an1 - Mr. Rosack

IICj COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1.- Mr. MartinINTERNAL SECURITY 1 - Mr. McGuireDISRUPTION'OF'HATE GROUPS A IS(THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE FORDOMESTIC TRANQUILITY) i,

Within the structure of numerous Ku Klux Klan organizationsand other hate groups of the lunatic fringe are found factional.disputes and, forecasts of such disputeg which are of varying degreesof intensity and intelligence.

That we may capitalize on these fractures, diminish violencei ' 7and lend support to our Informant Development Program, it is5suggested that the National Committee for Domestic Tranquility be

::i created.

C-1 This creation would provide a vehicle for attacking Klan.policies and disputes from a low key, common sense and patriotic_ position.

These critiques would appear, ap the need arises, in the" form of a bulletin prepared by the Counterintelligence Unit, the

Exhibits Section and the Mechanical Section.

| The bulletin would be issued under the signature ofSHarmon Blennerhasset, an obscure figure in American history who gave

ii1 -financial support to Aaron Burr, Tb lend a vague reference toauthenticity, the only address connected with the National Committee

for Domestic Tranquility will be dateline Dayton. It is noted that*there are 19 localities in the United States bearing the name Dayton.

An example of the first proposed bulletin is attached.

A- It is anticipated that 25 copies of the proposed bulletincould be mailed by each of the offices participating in this area ofthe Counterintelligence Program. The bulletin would be mailed tovarious Klan members and officials who may be involved in a Klandispute, and/or who may be considered for an FBI interview in connecticiwith informant development. A /C n9

Enclosure i157-9-MAIN APR 1 1r) 1966

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157-9-MAIN

The belief is that well-organized bulletins, on theletterhead of the National Committee for Domestic Tranquility, willlogically heifgptrn Klan disputes, discredit leaders and hotheadsin the various hate groups, and possibly enhance the developmentof certain subjects as informants.

Participating offices will be encouraged to furnishinformation suitable for publication in the aforementioned

I bulletin.

Bureau indices are negative regarding the NationalCommittee for Domestic Tranquility.

RECOMMENDAT IONS:

1. That the National Committee for Domestic Tranquilityr3' be approved as an FBI instrument of counterintelligence.

>" 2. That the attached bulletin be approved for preparation,and distribution to the offices participating in the Counter-

intelligence Program as applies to Klan and hate group activities.

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THE NATIONAL COMMITTEEFOR DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY

Chapters

Alabama My Fellow Americans,

Today we are again engaged in a greatArkansas struggle in Vietnam, testing whether that nation,

and our great country will survive the constantand insidious onslaught of communism.

FloridaMindful of our brave men and women who

have fallen thus far on foreign fronts in supportGeorgia of our military commitments, we must give of our

full measure of devotion to insure that our noblddead have not died in vain.

LouisianaThe anti-Christ, the ath~stic communist,

the same communist who enslaves the SatelliteMississippi nations, and now seeks to overrun our last line of

defense in Asia, drains great support from theAmerican scene when our domestic tranquility is

North Carolina turmoiled.

Transgressions of our domestic tranquilitySouth Carolina overtly grant aid and comfort to the enemy. The

Soviet Communist, the Peking propagandist and theViet Cong killer all derive great satisfaction from

Tennessee the communist inspired student riots in California,the draft card burnings, and other disruptionistactivity.

TexasYet, how much greater their satisfaction,

when, without the expenditure of one ruble, theVirginia communist conspiracy is effectively augmented by

an unconscious agent, the Ku Klux Klan.

"QUIT THE KLAN; AND BACK OUR BOYS IN VIETNAM"

The great tradition of our Southland, written in thepages of history with the sweat, heartbreak and blood of oursouthern sons, has b erted b elf-seeking machinationsof Bob Shelton, Sam Bowers, andother Klan leaders. e e communsts, they have duped theirmembers, misapplied funds, and brought chaos to their communities.By placing themselves above the law of th& land through theinvocation of.the Fifth Amendment, these irresponsible Klan leadershave joined hands with communists who also always hide behind theFifth Amendment.

Thus, the honest, God fearing Klan Folk seeking onlyfraternity and friendship through Klan membership are also forcedinto a profile of friendship with the Communist Party.

It is to you, the misled and betrayed Klan members,that I humbly address myself. In the name of God, and in thesnameof our fathers, husbands, and sons who have made the supremesacrifice in defense of their country, take a firm position now.Discard your Klan robes, disavow your Klan leaders, replace theblack oath with a simple prayer, seek out and support your dulyelected representatives, take your personal and political positionsto the ballot box, and let the domestic tranquility reign, forminga solid front of democracy for our National Effort.

Please join with me and other former Klansmen in thefurtherance of the National Committee for Domestic Tranquility,so that our Nation may long endure.

Harmon BlennerhassetExecutive DirectorNational Committee forDomestic TranquilityDateline Dayton

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M emorandumro Mr. W.C. Sullivan AIE: 3/18/66

F / , 1 - Mr. DeLoach ,..F ROM F.J. Baumgardner, 1 - Mr. Wick -..F:{i I 1 - Mr. Sullivan

C (1 - Mr. Baumgardneri COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM - Mr. BatesINTERNAL SECURITY 1 - Mr. RosackDISRUPTION-OF HATE GROUPS 2 - Mr. McGuire(MERGER OF AMERICAN NAZI PARTYAND UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA)

The following item if furnished to a cooperative

national news service or a syndicated columnist would serve

to highlight recent defections from the United Klans of

America, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, cause animosity be-

tween the American Nazi Party and the United Klans of America

and possibly engender additional defections from the United

Klans of America:

"The Klanzi Party

' - "Are Bodt elton, United Klans of America, *and Lincol ockwel, American Nazi Party, joining /band:: will it be Rockwell and Si0lton? What-

,I ever, the wearing of the Sheets and tb Swastika

may soon be the uniform of the day. ,Tib Imperial

Nazi, and the Klan Fuhrer seem to be upsetting

K , that old ang. /

- "Ralph E. PrXy a Jr., rand:Dragon o the Klan in

SaDewa'e nnounce his resignation from the

Shelton g ng when he discovered the close ties

existing between the Klan and the American I - ,..

Party.

"The other ay in the City of Brotherly Love, MAR 29 19J'

gugeneH abbutt Chief of the Klan Bureaq~ggSInvestgation, wEio was personally appointed to ttb-

,, position by Shelton, publicly announced the Klan

.'is working hand in hand with the American Nazi Party.

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"Did Shelton sign a Munich Pact with Rockwell?How long will it be before the storm troopersare goose stepping on those White Sheets?"

Robert Shelton is the Imperial Wizard of the

United Klans of America, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan andLincoln Rockwell is the head of the American Nazi Party.

The 1/21/66 Seven Star edition of "The EveningSun," Baltimore, Maryland, contained an article written bySheldon Smith covering the defection of-Ralph E. Pryor, Jr.,Grand Dragon, Delaware, from the United Klans of America,which defection was motivated by Pryor's disgust with the

close ties existing between the Klan and the American NaziParty. The 3/12/66 edition of the Philadelphia "Independent"

contains an article by Harold Roberts which marks thebeginning of a series in the Philadelphia "Independent"covering Klan revelatios being made by Eugene H. Tabbutt who

recently resigned as the Chief of the Klan Bureau of

Investigation.

The proposed articlq which is written in a light

vein, if published in the Southern States, would certainlyachieve the objectives outlined in the first paragraph of thismemorandum.

ACTION:

That this memorandum be forwarded to the CrimeRecords Division so an effort may be made to publish the

ii proposed article through cooperative news media sources.

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' +i Mr:. Su. livan1 - Mr. Baumgardner *

I' SUnlEc(:T PROPOSED POSTAL CARDS FOR Mr. Ryan' UT.MAILING TO KNOWN KLAN MEMBERS 1 - Mr. lerington

COUNTERINTECLIGENCE- KLAN -

oWe proJTi that a series of four-cent postal cards be prepared r,anonymous mailing to known Klan members. Several suggestions in very rou;j ,form nre attached.

Each of these postal cards will carry a cryptic message aimed atjcreating dissension, distrust, and lack of confidence in the Klan and itsleaders. Typical messages would be along the following lines: "Which Klanleader is spending your money tonite?"; "Trying to hide your identity behin,a sheet? You received this -- someone knovs who you are."; "Look around atother members and ask yourself honestly, 'Are these the people in the com-munity I really want to call my friends?'"; "Is your job safe even afterS .'veryonee finds out you're a klansmnn?"

Out experience has indicated that klansmcen are not intellectuals,that their activities are prompted by their emotions, and that a lengthyarticle, no matter how well written, fails to impress those who are members.At the same time, we have seen several instances where the rank and file hadeveloped the belief that the Klan's leaders are living high and mighty olrthe dues being paid. We should, of course, exploit this suspicion as wellas other weaknesses which might disillusion a portion of those who support" .the Kl an.l

The proposed messages are intentionally short and to the point.Perhaps the die-hard redneck will not be impressed, but possibly some ofthe members, particularly those in the more middle class occupations whogive the Klan an aura'of respectability, will be caused to doubt the valid-ity of the Klan and the integrity of its leaders. Using postal cards ofi thi; nalutre would serv(e several purposes along thc following.lines:

(1) Since these messages are not in sealed envelopes,a number of persons could read them before delivery,thus exposing klansmen and removing one of the Klan'sSmost potent weapons -- its veil of secrecy./ 6 7 .p.

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Mem randlum to Mr. W. C. SullivanRE:. PROX-OSED POSIAL CARDS FOR

MAILING TO KNO;WN KLAN MEMBERS

(2) Widespread mailing would undoubtedly be reportedto the leadership and since the source will not beidentified, apprehension regarding the Klan's securitycould cause them n major problem.

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(3) The wives and families of klansmen will probablyfeel uneasy about these messages and may influencemembers to disassociate themselves.

(4) Some of the messages could be sent to businessaddresses rather than residences further spreadingthe word as to Klan membership.

We propose that these cards be prepared in an amateurish manner,.perhaps with use of a mimeograph rather than the multilith, which gives amore professional appearance. Each card could contain a drawing similarto the Klan emblem, copies of which are also enclosed.

Tl'h various offices having Klan investigations have names andaddresses available of Klan members. We feel that the mailings should tal:-place from the state in which the klansmen reside, but that arrangementsshould be made to drop cards in outlying mailboxes to avoid any possibleconnection with the Bureau. If a series of cards is approved, they could h,sent over a period of several weeks.

RECOMMENDATIOPS

KI (1) That approval be given for the Document Section of the FDILaboratory to prepare specimens along the lines of the proposed cards foruse in the manller oultlined.

. (2) If the foregoing is approved, a communication will be sentby this section to those offices handling Klan investigations to determinethe total number of names and addresses they have in their records forthe purpose of this mailing.

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Mr. C. Sullivan 3/2/66

1 - Mr. DoLoachF.J. Bnumgardner 1 - Mr. Sullivan

I - Mr. Baumgardner2 - Mr. lyan

COMMUNIST PARTY, USACOUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMINTERNAL SECURITY - C

CQPENT I NTLLIGENCE PROGRAMINTERNAL 8EdURITTr------DIbflRUPON OF HATE GROUPS ,

In connection with the administration of the above programssemiannual letters formerly were submitted to each participating officeto alert them to the various techniques and special operations curentlybeing effected. Memoranda were submitted as covers to the semiannualletters. It was decided last October, when we prepared the semiannualletters to the field, that it would be impractical for security reasonsto include in one letter all the various sensitive techniques andoperations underway.

As a streamlining procedure, in the future we will not preparesix-month letters for the field, together with cover memoranda, for eachof the two programs. As has been our practice, we will continue toalert participating offices to new developments and possible techniquesas they arise. We will justify both programs with a single memorandum

. which will be submitted on an annual basis.

This streamlining procedure will enable us to eliminate fourunnecessary memoranda a year and 66 letters to the field. The savingsin time will enable us to further intensify our counterintelligenceefforts directed against communists, Klan and hate groups and theirmemberRhips.

ACTION:

None. For information.

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INTERNAL SECURITY u

DISRUPTION Of RATE GROUPS n o(TEE NATIONAL CHIrriTEE FOR DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY) P,

Enclosed for each recipient office to the' \exclusion of Baltimore, Chicago, and New York are twentycopies of a newsletter prepared under.the letterhead of"The National Committee for Domestic Tranquility" (NCDT).One copy each of this newsletter is being furnished the ,Baltimore, Chicago, and New York Offices for informationalpurposes.

For your confidential information, the NCDTis a Bureau-inspired cover organization which provides aready vehicle for attacking Elan policies and disputesfrom a low-key, comon sense, and patriotic position.

Enclosures - 20

2 - Baltimore (157-865) (Enclosure)2 - Birmingham (157-835) (Enclosures - 20)

L.uD 2 - Charlotte (157-281) (Enclosures - 20)M -o 2 - Chicago (157-382) (Enclosure)0 6. 2 - Columbia (157-151) (Enclosures - 20)C 2 Dallas (Enclosures - 20)

I 3 2 - Jackson (157-640) (Enclosures - 20)< 2 - Jacksonville (157-863) (Enclosures - 20)

2 - oxville (157-301) (Enclosures - 20 3 /1 5 ?,2 - Little Rock (157-291) (Enclosures * 232 - Memphis (157-576) (Enclosures - 20)2 - Miami (157-1114) (nolosures - 20)2 - Mobile (157-582) (Enclosures - 20) APR 12 - New Orleans (157-3826) (Enclosures * 20)4& 2 - New York (157-1259) (Enclosure)2 - Norfolk (Enclosures - 20)

-- - 2 - Richmond (157-846) (Enclosures - 20)2 -Savannah (157-639) (Enclosures - 20)

S2 - Tampa (157-1559) (Enclosures- 20)

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Letter to SAC, AtlantaRE: TIE NATIONAL COMMITTE FOR DOMEfTIC TRANQUILITY

The NCDT was founded on the basis that it willprovide an effective counterintelligence tool againstKlan and other hate group activities.

Recipient offices, to the exclusion of Baltimore,Chicago, and New York are authorized to anonymously mailcopies of this newsletter to Klan members who might bemost receptive to the line expounded in the newsletter.The NCDT newsletter might prove to be most productivein the hands of those subjects who are considered forintorview in connection with the informant developmentprogram.

The offices indicated should promptly handlethe anonymous mailing of the NCDT newsletter, maintain apermanent record of the identities of the subjects whoreceive the newsletter and keep the Bureau currentlyinformed of any tangible results noted.

Interested offices must insure that the anonymousmailings are made on each occasion from the same city soas to create the illusion that a chapter of the NCDT existsin that city.

Insure that copies of the NCDT newsletter aremailed in commercially-purchased legal site envelopes.

In order to show growth to the NCDT, Baltimore,Chicago, and New York will appear as chapters insubsequent publications.

As the NCDT newsletter will be periodicallyprepared by the Bureau, redpient offices are encouragedto submit imaginative proposals regarding the subjectmatter for subsequent newsletters.

Insure the usual precautions are taken toprotect FBI interests in this matter.

NOTE :

Re memorandum Baumgardner to Sullivan 3/10/66concerning the NCDT, the establishment of which was approved

[./.b the Director, FBI.

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8 lMemorandumTo : DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 4/28/66

FROM : SAC, DALLAS (157-689) DELETED COPY SENT .t - . '

BY LY; ER f' /'" .)

SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMI1 [01A RFQI!T[-INTERNAL SECURITY

(THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY)

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ReBulet to Atlanta, et al, 4/20/66.

The Dallas Office considers the establishment of the\National Committee for Domestic Tranquility'4lCDT) to be anexcellent counterintelligence tool; however, the followingsuggestion is submitted for the Bureau's consideration:

ReBulet instructed that the NCDT newsletter bemailed anonymously and further that it was felt the newslettermight prove to be most productive in the hands of those subjectsconsidered for interview in connection with the informantdevelopment program.

It would appear that in the event a recipient of thisnewsletter is impressed with its contents and desired toindicate some positive action, his first thought would be "Howcan I communicate with the NCDT." With this in mind, it wouldappear logical for each office handling the mailing of this

n.i newsletter be allowed to include by rubber stamp, or otherwise,a P. O.Box number in a particular city in its territory topermit responses from the subjects to whom the newsletters are

" mailed. It is' believed that this could be accomplished andthe Bureau's interests still protected provided the rental ofthe P. O. boxes was handled in an extremely discreet manner.

An additional question arises with respect to thepossibility that other governmental intelligence agencies

', will likely make inquiry in the near future concerning the NCDT,; and the Bureau is requested to advise what, if anything, can befurnished such intelligence agencies with s p4yt to any inquiriesor name checks received from them. /r- a

Dallas is holding the mailing of the NCDT newsletterin abeyance pending Bureau advice concerning abovetgges*io.

2 - Bureau (RM) tc APR1 -P:Dallas

SAC, Dallas (157-689) 5/12/66

Director, FBI 0?90-12)I - Mr. Herington

S CONTEINT- Mr. McGuire

INTERNAL BECURITY PERSONAL ATTENTION- DISRUIPTION. OF- RATE GROUPS

s r, (TILE NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY)

ReDLlet 4-28-66 captioned as above.

You are in receipt of a prior communicationregarding the establishment of the National Committee for

>Domestic Tranquility (NCDT), a Bureau-approved vehiclefor attacking Klan policies, and disputes from a low-key,common sense, and patriotic position.

You should regard this development as a highlyconfidential counterintelligence technique. Informationconcerning the NCDT should not be set forth in the details

, of any communication prepared for dissemination.

2 - Atlanta (157-826) (Personal Attention)2 - Baltimore (157-865) (Personal Attention)2 -Birmingham (157-835) (Personal Attention)2 - Charlotte (157-281) .(Personal Attention)2 - Chicago (157-382) (Personal Attention)2 - Columbia (157-151) (Personal Attention)2 - Jackson (157-640) (Personal Attention)2 - Jacksonville (157-863) (Personal Attention)2 - Knoxville (157-301) (Personal Attention)2 - Little Rock (157-291) (Personal Attention)2 - Memphis (157-576) (Personal Attention)2 - Miami (157-1114) (Personal Attention)2 - Mobile (157-582) (Personal Attention)2 - New Orleans (157-3826) (Personal Attention)2 - New York (157-1259) (Personal Attention)2 - Norfolk (Personal Attention)2 - Richmond (157-846) (Personal Attention)2 - Savannah (157-639) (Personal Attention)2 - Tampa (157-1559) (Personal Attention)

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Letter to SAC, DallasREt COUNTERINTELR IGENCE PROORAM157-9-12

In the event inquiries are made concerning theNCDT by interested intelligence agencie, you are not todivulge any information concerning the NCDT. Such inquiriesshould be promptly furnished the Bureau.

The Dallas Office has suggested that the NCDTutilize a post office box for the purpose of authenticity.The Bureau is directing the NCDT as a growth-type organi-zation and will give consideration to the establishment ofa post office box when such action is indicated.

You are instructed to follow closely the Klanreaction to NCDT correspondence through your establishedinformant sources, and keep the Bureau currently informedof any tangible results noted.

The interest displayed in this matter by theDallas Office is appreciated, and all recipient officesare encouraged to submit proposals designed to perfectthis counterintelligence activity.

NOTE: See Baumgardner to Sullivan memo 3-10-66 re NCDTapproved by Director. Dallas suggested NCDT establishpost office bor. and requested advice as to the handlingof inquiries which may be made by interested intelligenceagencies re NCDT.

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Airtel 1 - Mr. DeLoach 1 - Nr. kyan1 - Mr. 3ullivan 1 - Mr. Heringto.1 - Mr. Baumgardner

PERSONAL

To: S ACs, Atlanta Dallas MiamiBaltimore Houston MobileBtrmingham Jackson New OrleansCharlotte Jacksonville NortolkCincinnati Knoxville RichmondCleveland Little Rock SavannahColumbia Ieaphis Tampa

From: Direotor, FBI

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE rOORA - KLANCIAL MATTERS (KLAN)5,.M 'i,) , ,,

Bemylet 3/7/66'. .

You are being forwarded under separate cover asupply of three different poytal cards to be mailed by youroffice anonymously to a selected number of known Klan,members. The supply of cards furnihed is approximatelyequal to the number of individuals you indicated are presentklansmen in your territory for whom you had a residence orbusiness address.

. .The Bureau is not suggesting that these cards besent to each of the klanamon whose addresses you have andii it is being left to your discretion as to the extent ofcoverage you desire. In some areas where there are ±ewerklanamen, total coverage asy be desirable. In other areasyou may want to cover only a portion of the Klan members.The Bureau feels, however, that suffioient distribution /

. should be made of the cards to insure that considerableIi Klan attention is drawn to them and that they will thusShave the opportunity to serve the disruptive purposb f6'orSwhich they are intended.

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As you will note upos receipt of the cardse, oyquestJot the *eOrecy of the klanesn's membersbip sed alsoquestipn the use by Rlao leaders of Klan funds. Thb Bureaufeels these are two points in which the Klan rganiaee tionsare quite vulnerable.

Obviopaly, it would serve no purpose to send a cardof this natulb to the top Klan leaders who are publicly identi-fled as such and who are themselves the ones who might besuspected of misusing lan funds. Other Klan members havealso been publicly identified and would have no fear ofadditional public disolosure,

Svery precaution must be taken to insure that thesource of these cards remains anonymous and that any possibleconnection with the FBI is avoided. You should insure thatthere is no widespread discussion of these cards among olerioalor Agent personnel and that only a limited number of individualsnecessary for their preparation and distribution are aware ofthis progras. The cards should be prepared by your office byaddressing them by hand or on an older typewriter which doesnot have the business style type. If prepared by typewriter,insure that no typewriter used for outside correspondence isused in preparing these addresses since the Klan may attemptto obtain specimens of Bureau correspondence for comparisonpurposes. Also, if addressed by hand, block printing or someother obange in normal handwriting should be made to avoid anypossibility of comparison with normal handwriting of Bureauemployees. However, changes in handwriting should not be soextreme as to show an obvious effort to disguise.

A four-ocent stamp should be affixed and no returnaddress should be shown. The cards should be dropped inoutlying mailboxes, but none should be mailed from headquarterscity or from a Resident Agency city. The mailing should bespread over the period of a mouth for each card and only asmall number should be mailed at one time or at one plaee.Every effort must be made to avoid giving the Post Officeofficials the impression of a mass mailing. If an ofitoefeels it is desirable to do so, a portion of the cards may beprepared and sent to a neighboring office for sporadic mailingfrom an entirely different territory.

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d To obtain maximum benefit, you should consider selliagthe cards to the klansman's business address and into some instancesalso to his residence since the former will tend to pubLCklyIdentify his as a klansman, and the latter say a"u doLeuetonin his family. You must be certain that this mailing to limitedto those individuals who have been positively Identified s Slamembers. One card should be selected for sailing dutinag eachof the next three months. When the maisling of eah oard iscompleted, yop .hould advise the Bureau under the above captionof the total number of cards mailtted that month.

Informants are not to be advised regarding the matlingof these cards but you should be alert to any informationvolunteered by informants regarding the cards and advise ofany positive results achieved.

NOTE:

See memorandum Baumgardner to Sullivan dated 4/20/66,captioned "Proposed Postal Cards for ailing to Known KlanMembers," prepared by JH:jec.

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1 - Mr. DeLoach "'..ROMT F. J. Baumgardner 1 - Mr. Sullivan ,

I - Mr. Baumgardner1- Mr. .Ryan

S.E( :' PROPOSED 'OSTAL CARDS FOR 1 - Mr. HeringtonMAILING T KNOWN KLAN MEMBERS

OCOUNTERIT LLIGENCE - KLAN

, My memorandum dated 2/24/66 propod the,T Director approved, the preparation of a series of postalF' cards for anonymous mailing to known Klan members as partac of our program to create dissension,,distrust, and lack of

confidence in the Klan and its leaders. As outlined in myprevious memorandum, short, cryptic notes are to be sent

'n openly as postal cards and not in sealed envelopes since a7 number of persons would read them before delivery, thusC exposing the klansman and removing one of the Klan's most. potent weapons -- its veil of secrecy. It was also indicated

that these cards would be mailed to the klansmen's residencesto cause disruption in the family, but that some would be

' x mailed to their business addresses, causing difficulty withSemployment.Three of these postal cards are now ready for use

and we have additional sketches which can be made up ifmore are needed in the future. Copies of the three cardsare attached. Two attack the Klan's secrecy of membership,and the other infers that Klan leaders are using Klanmoney for high living. Both of these are sensitive pointsin the Klan and it is beliqt4 thes cards will have adefinite psychological et2 )j Klan members.

/5"9-41- "The attached airtel sets forth detailed instructionsI for the offices to mail these cards anonymously. The cards

are to be mailed only to individuals positively identifiedas klansmen; one card should be mailed during each ofof the next three months. The mailing will take place froma number of outlying mailing points and is to be spreadout over a month's period to avoid the appearance of amass mailing. It is noted that the various offices havefurnished the number of positively identified klansmen whoseaddresses they have readily available. The total mailingwould be less than 6,000 spread over 21 field divisions;.

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Memirandum to W W. C. Sullivan " ,RE: PROPOSED POSTAL CARDS FOR

MAILING TO KNOWN KLAN MEMBERS

The purpose of these cards is to cause publicid tification of Klan members and spread dissension, ifthe cards serve their purpose, it is possible there willbe considerable consternation among Klan members to attemptto identify the source of the cards. Some Klan memberscould even lose their jobs when their Klan membership isrevealed. The field is being instructed to insure everyprecaution.i.s taken to avoid connecting the cards with theFBI.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

(1) That attached airtel to all offices havingextensive Klan membership in their territory be forwardedinstructing them as to the manner in which these cardsshould be mailed to protect the Bureau. .

(2) In the event the foregoing is approved, a !supply of each of the three postal cards will be forwardedto the various offices under separate cover.

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1 - Mr. WickS SHJI:io 1 - Mr. Sullivan

c UNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 Mr. BaumgardnerS INTERNAL SECURIT 1 - Mr. Dunphy }

1 DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS - r /1 - Mr. Martin ((KLAN JOKE BOOK) --. 1 - Mr. McGuire

Attached herewith is the original of a joke bookentitled-UUnited Klowns of America, Inc., KKKK," which was

". originated and compiled by the Counterintelligence Unit forthe purpose 4f ridiculing the United Klans of America, Inc.,Knights of tg.Ku Klux Klan:and its leader, Imperial WizardRobert MarvinA3he n mpi

r/7 -I The jbke book, although light in presentation, isa serious effort at counterintelligence.

That the United Klans of.America, Inc., is most- sensitive to ridicule, is an established fact.

/ Post Office Box 9183, Raleigh, North Caroafnon ae one of thiajoke boo is rented

= considered that 1 be embarrassed by "npossibly blamed for the pu lication of this joke book.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. That approval be granted for the reproductionLlI of 100 copies of this joke book by the Exhibits Section.

(Exhibits Section work order is attached.)

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2. That approval be granted for copies UoYThis'joke book to be anonymously distributed to selected Klanmembers so that they will have the opportunity to view theirleader and organization from a different vantage point.

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1 - Mr. DeLoachIrROM F. J. Baumgardner , 1 - Mr. Sulllvan

1 - Mr. Dunphy ,.1 - Mr. Baumgardner- .

S;(:"R:j COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 - Mr. HeringtonINTERNAL SECURITY 1 - ir. MartinDISRUPTION CP HATE GROUPS-- 1 - Mr. McGuire

S-(TII7fTATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR -o ,P DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY)

- ,:1 CThe National Committee for Domestic Tranquility,an approved development of the Counterintelligence Unit,

" ; Internal Security Section, has been established as a vehicle: for attacking Klan policy and disputes from a low-key,

common sense, and patriotic position.

In view of recent developments inrational Klanactivities, the issuance of a special newsletter under the

. letterhead of the National Committee for Domestic Tranquility,is necessitated.

The attached special newsletter, with one enclosureeach,will be prepared by the Exhibits Section on the alreadyapproved letterhead of the National Committee for DomesticTranquility.

SThe substantive portion of the attached special\newsletter is directed at the Grand Dragon of the United Klansof America, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, State of Virginia,

I. and other nationally-known Klan leaders who are vociferouslyportraying law enforcement authorities as the Anti-Christ.

The simple encksure to the special newsletter is aplay on Klan membership cards. Klan membership cards containthe lettering AKIA, which means "A Klansman I Am." Theenclosure to the newsletter contains the lettering AKIW, andwithin the diamond, ACIA, which respectively mean "A KlansmanI Was, A Christian I Am."

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Jeimorandum from F. J. Baumgardner to Mr. W. C. SullivanSREI: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

It is believed that the anonymous distribution

of the attached newsletter and enclosure may appeal toS.those Klansmen who are deeply mystic.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the attached newsletter with enclosure, andwork order, be approved for preparation by the Exhibits

Section, and for anonymous distribution to selected

Klansmen by the offices participating in the Counterintelligence

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"The recent response to the National Committeefor Domestic Tranquility evidencedby the mass exodus ofKlansmen from the United Klans of America in the greatState of ytrginia has revitalized our belief that presentday Klan leaders are in general, in league with theAnti-Christ.

"The belief that the Anti-Christ seeks todestroy the Christian world was recently demonstrated bythe Grand Dragon of the United Klans of America inVirginia, when he publicly attacked, insulted, and damnedthe Baptist Church which had introduced him to Christ.The public rejection of Christ by a leading Klan officialdemands sincere meditation and reflection.

"The Eternal Book of Life shall bear theinscription of the faithful who stood in the face ofadversity and publicly pronounced their commitment toChrist.

"That we, the created, step back from the passingscene to make certain that our lives are directed towardseternal heavenly acceptance, is an urgent demand.

"The Good Book, in the Sermon on the Mount, andin other inspired passages, not only brings us the wordof heavenly life for the deserving, but also,thricefold,warns us of the eternal damnation of the living Hell.

"Knowing full well that the conduct of ourpersonal affairs will warrant us an eternal life, be itHIaven or be -it Hell, is it not fitting that we, thefaithful, urgently offer a commitment to Christ so as toavoid the damnable fire of Hell that will separate thefallen souls from the Almighty, and the blessed departedkinfolk for an eternity of years.

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"The decision is simple, the result-- thesimplicity of eternal beauty or the complexity ofdespair. If your choice brings the despair, you shallnot ask, "Oh Lord, why have you forsaken me" as you willthen see, with blistering assurance, that it is you whohave forsaken Him.

"We, former Klansmen all, who bear witness inthe light of day, urgently beseech you to embrace ourpublic commitment to Christ, and disavow the path of theAnti-Christ, delivered to you, the misdirected souls, onthe sugary, forked tongues of deceitful Klan leaders.

'Tor you who seek Christ and reject the Klan,we have enclosed a membership card announcing yourcommitment to Christ.

"To join with us, merely display this card inyour home which will demonstrate to those who are reallyconcerned about you that "A Klansman I Was, A ChristianI Am.


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MemoranaumMr. W. C. Sullivan I)AM: 5/31/66

1 - Mr. DeLoach*il ) F. J. Baumgardner i - Mr. Wick

A - Mr. Sullivan1 -Mr. Baumgardner

-;I3:E: tOUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM KLAN 1 - Mr. HeringtonRACIAL MATTERS (KLAN)

My memorandum dated 4/20/66 was approved and. authorized offices handling Klan investigations to anony-

mously mail postal cards to known Klan members. These )i cards were aimed at revealing to the klansmen that theirti affiliation with the Klan was known and also to question, the use of Klan funds by Klan leaders. This project was

S instituted as a disruptive tactic.

"' We have received word from some of our officesthat the first of these cards have been mailed and theQ _ results have been most impressive. The Cincinnati Office

S. forwarded a clipping from the 5/24/66 edition of the"Cincinnati Enquirer" which revealed that a number ofalleged klansmen had been receiving postal cards indi-

' cating that their identity as klansmen was known. AnS' unidentified Klan leader is quoted as saying that these

cards have been "very embarrassing" to many prominentbusinessmen and public officials who are secret sympa-thizers. He is quoted as stating that some postalauthorities and neighbors of these people are gettingjuicy items for g spip. P55 REC -

The Miami Ofe" "as advised that/klansman$$$s "revealed at a Klan meeting that

Klan members were rece these cards and thatJacksonville klansman had reproduced an exactreplica in large numb s to be mailed anonymously tohigh state and Federal officials. At a meeting of theUnited Florida Ku Klux Klan in Orlando, Florida, a votewas taken to reprint similar cards and mail them a.. -persons who are known to be unfavorable toward the Klan.The purpose of reproducing the cards and mailing ibegUrto 1966non-Klan members is to confuse people concerning theactual number of klansmen and also to spark an officialinvestigation to learn the identities of the originatorsof -this mailing program.

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Miami has already instituted a discreet inquiryto determine if we can turn this development to our advan-tage by identifying these cards with Massey or other Klanielbers, leaving the inference that these individuals areresponsible for the cards, thus causing further Klandisruption.

RECOMMENDATION:

3hat attached airtel be forwarded to Jacksonville,Miami, and Tampa, instructing them to pursue discreetly thereproduction of these cards and if feasible, place the blameon klansmen for the entire program.

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SISUBJCT COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM - KLANRACAL -MWERS (KLAN)

Re Buroau airtel to Atlanta 4/28/66.

Enclosed is a newspaper article which appeared inthe "Cincinnati Enquirer, " daily newspaper, 5/24/66. ".,

The newspaper article is self-explanatory and ->" clearly indicates the positive disruptive results which have

talken place to date through following instructions concerningCliq pro};rrnln .

The Cincinnati Office feels the program has beenhighly effective and will continue to be just as effective inthe Euture. To date approximately 100 cards have been mailed,with i approximately another 50 to 75 currently being preparedtor mailing during Hay, 1966.

h advised a number of Klan >t e acrs have contactea 11m concerning the receipt of the post

ards, and all are highly upset over their identities beingdicloyei Cto a number of individuals. -

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'You Are KnownMem ber Of Klan,' IndiC ar page, name of

newspapet, city and state.)

Ohio Cards Say oo:j:.wOio Cards Say Cincinnati, Obic

Ohio Ku Klux Klan members have been stunned inthe past few days by a small pink potcard they have Cincinnati Fo-t 5received in the mail, a Klan leader reported Monday. Times Star

The postcard has a caricature of a RCK member In Cncnnai, Ohihis hood and robe and reads: "KLANSMAN: Trying to hideyour identity behind your The Citizen Joutnsheet? You receivedls-- The Citizen Jour vSsomeone KNOWS who you cards were in a mailbox Columbus, Ohioare!" along US 40 and "we think

The Klan leader, who someone passing through Columbus Disjaeasked not to be identified, town dropped them off." Columbus, Ohl..said the card is going to THE ENQUIRER has one

K many dues-paying members of the cards postmarkedand "is very embarrassing May 13-also mailed from Dayton Daily Ne sto them. Many are promi- New Concord.nent businessmen and pub-lie officials who are secret A spokesman for the Cin- Dayton, Ohioapathizers." cinnat office of the Federal

I Bureau of Investigaton ac Journal HeraldHe reasoned. "Someone knowledged hearing about Dayton, Ohio

has apparently gotten hold the cards.of our membership rolls. I "We don't know who's be-suspect It is an inside job hind it. but we have re-since there has been some celvedcomplaintsfompeo- Date: May 24, 1966dissention in the ranks since ple receiving them."hesad.

91 the recent hearings in Wash- "Our information shows Edition:

Ington." some of these people are Author:

, "IF THEY SENIY cards to allegedly Klansmrn." - dato,: Brady Blackall members, several thou- Title:sand persons will be in-volved," he said, "but sofar they have Just gone tolocal leadeis and prominent Ch ractIr;

busInessmen."Since It is a postcard, theKlan leader said, "some lassification:postal employees and neigh- Submitting ofce: Cinc -rbors of these people aregetting some Juicy items for C Ling Investigatedgossip."

The postmark on most ofthe cards is New Concord(Muskingum County). Ohio.

William C. Duff, postmas-ter in New Concord, ac-knowledged "first seeing ahalf dozen or so of the cardslast Fllr1dvi_ l1P sai' the

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!f ReMMtel 5/20/66 captioned as above and TPairtel'4 enclosing letterhead memorandum both dated 5/18/66 captioned"United Florida Ku Klux Klan, Racial Matters (Klan)."

In view of the information developed that klansmen,are reproducing postal cards which have been received by

Stcertain klanamen, you should discreetly endeavor to developS information which could be used to identify one or moreSkanuamen as being responsible for the mailing of-these cards.

It is possible that some situation will arise leading toan arrest by local authorities, at which time a supply of

: these cards would be found in the possession of a klansman.#,, " . Each office should consider requesting a handwriting exami-

nation if cards of this type are received by prominentgM:, individuals and brought to your attention. Comparison of

b hndwr bbe requested with known specimens ofwhich are in possession of the Miami

W 1f and itth any other suspected klansman who mightparticipate in addressing such cards.

You are again cautioned that information concerningthis project must be kept to a minimum within your officeand under no circumstances is any person outside the Bureauto be made aware of any Bureau connection with these cards.

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The Bureau should be kept fully advised of allSdevelopmeate and unless a time factor absolutely precludes,an appropriate communication should be sent to the Bureauin advance with your recommendations for taking advantage

EVf. of this situation. In the event a situation arises in whichtime is of the essence and which precludes furnishing acommunication to the Bureau, you should contact the Bureauby telephone-tb outline the situation and make yourrecommendations.

NOTE :

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I 1 - Mr. DeLoach --FR()m F. J. Baumgardner t I 1 - Mr. Wick ^,IR.... 1 - Mr. Sullivan/1 - Mr. Baumgardner

sIui.: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM - KLAN 1 - Mr. McGuireRACIAL MATTERS (KLAN) 1 - Mr. Herington

My memorandum dated 5/31/66 set forth some of . .the positive results achieved in the "Postal Card Project."This Project involves the mailing anonymously of postalcards to known Klan members. The first card mailed by the rfield offices having Klan investigations during the past I

" month has caused severe consternation among Klan leadersand has had a most disruptive effect. That card containeda caricature of a klansman with the caption "Klansman -Trying to hide your identity behind a sheet? You receivedthis - Someone knows who you are!"

As indicated in my memorandum of 5/31/66, klansmenin Florida were considering reproducing this card exactlyand sending it to non-Klan members to help remove thestigma placed on klansmen by receipt of the card. TheFlorida offices were given instructions by airtel dated6/2/66 as to how they should take advantage of any effortto reproduce the ubse uently receivedword that is planning

ICj to duplicate 4,000 of these card or ma n to non-KlanSmembers, and that

is planning to rep o the cars or, the samepurpose. This is further indication of the effectivenessof these cards.

Another of the cards the.offices were authorizedto mail at a subsequent time attacks Klan leaders' useof Klan funds. It shows a klansman and a klanswoman ina bar and asks the question "Klansman - Which Klan leadersare spending your money tonight?" We do not feel thatKlan leaders will want to reproduce this card since

Sspreading this comment, even among nonklansmen, couldSnot help but be detrimental to the Klan -

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RECOMMENDATION:

That attached airtel be forwarded to officesinvolved in this Project telling them to mail the secondcard immediately and also instructing them how to takeadvantage of any efforts on the part of the Klan to

k'.f reproduce these cards.

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Tot SACs, Atlanta Dallas MiamiBaltimore Houston MobileSBiringham Jackson New Orleans

*- " Charlotte Jacksonville NorfolkCincinnati Knoxville RichmondColumbia Little Rock Savannah

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Vm irector, FBI 1 - Mr. Baumgardner

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COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM - KLAN 1 - Mr. HeringtonRACIAL MATTERS (KAN)

ReCEatrtel 5/31/60 and BOairtel dated /1/66.

The Bureau was previously advised that Florid* -.lanemen were considering reproducing these postal cards -and some nonklanamen in the Hattiesburg, Mississippi, drea h ealreandy received duplicates of one of these postal cards.Most of the offices involved in this Project have sent

. as the first card the one with the comment "Klaneman -trying to hide your identity behind your sheet? etc.,"and this is the card that various klansmen are opnsideringreproducing.

In the immediate future, offices involve inthe Project should mail the card with the legend " 'ichKlan leaers are spending your money tonight?" It ls notbelieved that Klan leaders will be nearly so desirous ofSspreading this comment any further than the originalmailings since even if it were mailed to numerous non-Klanmrmbers, it would still have a disruptive effect.

The fact that some klansuen are consideringreproduc poetal card may offer an opportunityfor furl rrieligonqe ,pt p since the informnnt

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coverage of your office any offer the opportunity to nsturetlnt Z0cVI authorities arrest a klaneman for a trafjviolnatou ur other minoor ntaraction of law while la posses-elon of a large number of euch cards not yet mailed. Youshould be most alert for any such situation and immediatelyadvise the Bureau together with your recommendations fortaking advantage of any such developments. In this regard,you are reminded that prior Bureau authority ito necessaryand if a ituation arises into which time is of the essenceprecluding a written communlatlon to the Bureau, youshould contact the Bureau by telephone prior to takingany action.

You are again cautioned that information concerningthis Project must be kept to a minimum within your officeand under no circuastances is any person outside the Dureauto be made aware of any Bureau connectton with these cards.You should keep the Bureau advised of all developments andparticularly with regard to the Klan reaction when thesecond card is mailed.

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AIRTEL

1 - Mr. DeeganTo: SACs, Savannah (157-639) 1 - Mr. McGuire

Atlanta (157-826)SI -* - Columbia (157-151)r' Jacksonville (157-863)

New Orleans (157-3826)

From: Director, FBI (157-9-t"S

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMNTMERMRAL.-SECURITY

DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS(NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY)

ReBulet 5/12/66 captioned as above and SVairtel6/22/66 captioned "Associated Klans in America, Formerly Knownas National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan."

paragraph three, contains information regarding the NationalCommittee for Domestic Tranquility (NCDT).

ReBulet 5/12/66 instructed all offices participatingin the counterintelligence program that the NCDT is a Bureau-approved vehicle for attacking Klan policies and thatinformation concerning the NCDT should not be set forth inthe details of any communication prepared for dissemination.

Savannah immediately submit to the Bureau andinterested offices an amended page one for the above-describedLIE deleting paragraph three.

Personally follow the handling of the NCDT and beassured that Bureau instructions are complied with ineach detail. --

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E,: CWo U lRINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM157-9-12

NOTE:

There are no indications that the Savannah,iL LHM has been disseminated locally. This letter to serve

as corrective action. The NCDT growth is followed closelyand in the event Savannah repeats their misjudgment indissemination of information regarding this operationfurther action will be considered.

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1 -r. Sullivan1 "Mr. Baumgardner/S su!jker COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 - r. Baumgardner

INTERNAL SECURITY 1 - Mr. HeringtonuireDISRUPTION ' f HATE GROUPS 1 - M McGuire

On 7/16/66 at a United Klans of America Inrally held in Prince Edward Count r i i tSannounced to asubstan ia cro ia tis the present Klan policy to shoot"'1 FBI Agents who appear on the property of a Klansmant• ! statement, plus other expressed or implied threats aga' Bureau Agents by Klan leaders, should be counteracted by a-7: forceful published statement exposing to the American peoplethe current propensity for violence exhibited by the Klan,while also alerting the Klan to the danger to them of fol-

lowing such a policy.

Attached is a suggested press release which pointsout the propensity of the Klan for violence as indicated bythe statements oe which we believe should beSafforded widespread coverage through a.reliable news media

k. source, preferably one who has circulation in the SouthernStates. Publication of the statement may cause Klansmen tooppose the violent policies of their leadership or think twicebefore they abet such policies. It is noted Robert MarvinShelton, Imperial Wizard of the United Klans of America, hasbeen attempting to publicly project a new Klan image suggestinghis organization is nonviolent. If national attention isfocused on the policy enunciated his Vrginia henchman,... it is possible Shelton will takeer other leaders whohave made similar statements to task.

ACTION: *

That this memorandum and the attached Uggdst-statement be forwarded to to the Crime Records Division '.! confidential release to a cooperative news media'.Srwidespread publication preferably in the Souther' Enclosure .'.: 0 " ' . ,i .

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Several weeks ago a so-called Grand Dragon of theinfamous United Klans of America, Inc., appeared before a Klan rallyin a southern state. He told the group assembled before him, whichconsisted of illiterate and prejudiced provincial southerners as well asa scattering of curious, that he had issued instructions to Klansmen tothe effect that current Klan policy is to shoot FBI Agents who mayappear on the property of a Klansman in connection with officialbusiness.

Agents of the FBI have been threatened before. At thebeginning of World War II similar threats were made by the Nazi Bund.Today some of the more militant communists have indicated that theywould endeavor to frustrate the FBI through violence. It is well knownthat Agents of the FBI risk their lives on a daily basis in performanceof their official duties relative to crime, communism, espionage, andother Federal statutes. FBI Agents are trained to anticipate and meetevery violent eventuality likely to occur during the course of theirinvestigations.

The irresponsible statement made by the Grand Dragon ispa.rticularly dangerous as it could incite citizens to crime or violence,not only against Federal officers, but very likely.to citizen bystanders.The policy outlined by the Klan leader is indicative of the hypocrisy of

i the United Kians of America in that the organization's Imperial Wizardhas been attempting to give the Klan a nonviolent public image, whileat the same time one of his most trusted henchmen is publiclyencouraging a program of violence.

;iThere is, of course, a Federal law dealing with assaultinga Federal officer, and this includes an FBI Agent. Even plans tocarry out such assaults can be prosecuted under the Federal conspiracystatute. Naturally, FBIsources within the Klan -- and there aremany -- are most alert to any indication that these or other Federalla:r s will be broken.

If Klansmen feel they can intimidate the FBI, they are notat all familiar with the record of the fearless men and women of thisagency. If they are seriously considering attempting violence againstFBI Agents, they are even more stupid then previously indicated.

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FROM F. J. Baumgardner 1 - Wick k ..1 - Sullivan ' . .1 - BaumgardnersIAl COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 '- RyAn 1 - Heringn,

INTERNAL SECURITY - DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPSCALIFORNIX KNIGIHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN ....

si The Assistant Special Agent in Charge of ourLos Angeles Of ice, Arnold C. Larson, called at 1:40 p.m.this date He tad that e had st receivedtithat=the Ku Klux Klank is scheduled to appear on the n ftelevision interview program Saturday night, 9/24/66. Larsonsaid this presented a good opportunity for a specificcounterintelligence move against the Klan and asks forI authority to contact the executive producer of the show inconnection with it.

Larson explained that state authorities have been'anxious to obtain an injunction against this Klan groupto prevent it from holding any more meetings. They havenot been able to because they have been unable to provethat it is affiliated with a national Klan oreanization.It is, in fact, affiliated with James Venable's Knightsof the Ku Klux Klan.

iLarson said thewho is a trusted contact of theLos angel es Office. He said

which asks the guests who appear on e ow. They ,want to contact ( today and have him rase a question /for to ask as to whether or not group //is ailated with Venable's group. In the meantime LarsOnsaid the office will alert appropriate state officials tothe fact thel iis going to be on the show and if heanswers yes to the question of national affiliation for hisgroup, this will provide the state officials with the

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Larson said they could contact with completeassurance that he would not disclose the FBI interest andsaid that evenf himself would not be aware as to whatprompted this specific question.

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;; In view of the time element involved and sinceI Larson guaranteed this could be handled without disclosingany FBI interest, he was authorized to contact forthe purpose stated.

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't HJI: :r: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM. g INTERNAL SECURITY

DISRUPTION OF RATE GROUPS(NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR

DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY) ,

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The purpose of this memorandum is to advise you:. j of tangible results being obtained in Louisiana against the,United Klans of America, Inc., through counterintelligence.:

BACKGROUND:

The National Committee for Domestic Tranquilityis a Bureau-controlled fictitious organization with chaptersSin 19 states which is designed to attack Klan policies and $1)disputes from a low-key, common-sense, and patriotic position i 'i ioThe New Orleans Office es auth rlied to reae the f

then directed a communicaton uner the letterhead e

4 National Committee for Domestic Tran ilit to',-At

Our communication thanked Windham forhis cooperation, and offered him a leadership position as

District, Louisiana.if representative sf our organization in the 5th Congressional

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The New Orleans Office advises that this counter-intelligence activity is causing a real split within theranks of the United Klans of America, Inc., Louisiana.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the attached airtel be approved and forwardedto the New Orleans Officet , ,.

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TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-4)

•Oif: SAC, BIRMINGHAM (157-835) (P)

iCoqNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM •IN NTERNAL SECURITY ( '( ; 6-DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPSUKA, INC. , ICKKK00: Birmingham

Re Bureau airtel, 9/2/66, and Birminghamairtel, 8/29/66.

In accordance with instructions set out inreferenced Bureau airtel, Birmingham is herewithresubmitting the, suggestion set forth in referenced,communication dated 8/29/66, which reads as foll :

As is known to the Bureau, ~n PImperial Wizard of the UKA, Inc., has bhe this topposition for several years. He is the controllingofficer in the UKA and has almost completely controlled

S the plans, finances, and operations of the UKA, especiallyon the national level.

!i' ". '] There are indications that SHELTON's manner ofoperating the UKA, its finances, and his stand concern-ing non-violence has antagonized many UKA members.

.NyBirmingham proposes that the Bureau ive con-'.i t'sideration to authorizing

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1 - Mr. McGuireCOUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMINTERNAL SECUjtITY DFETED COPY SENT rV t /-. ('DISIRUPTION'OF RATE GROUPS ,.. [ ,

(UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA ' 1 "NATIONAL KLONVOCATION) PER Fri R T

ReoBHairtels 8/29/66 and 9/20/60 and Bualrtel9/2/66.

For the information of other offices, Birminghamhas suggested that we attempt to force the United Klans ofAmerica, Inc. (UKA), to consider holding a NationalKlonvocation.

bD Birmn ham sustains the b

u There seems to be sufficient factionalim andstate autonomy in the UKA national organization to logicallydevelop the Birmingham proposal.

2 - Atlanta (157-826) 2 - Memphis (157-576)2 - Baltimore (157-865) 2 - Miami (157-1114)2 - Charlotte (159-281) 2 - Mobile (157-582)2 - Cincinnati (157-643) 2 --Newark2 - Cleveland (157-513) 2 - New Orleans (157-2836)2 - Columbia (157-151) 2 - Norfolk (157-464)2 - Dallas (157-689) 2 - Philadelphia (157-1063)2 - Jackson (157-640) 2 - Richmond (157-846)2 - Jacksonville (157-803) 2 - Savannah (157-629)2 - Knoxville (157-301) . 2 .'Tampa (157-1559)

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It is believed that within each state where theUKA operates,' "smear campaign" can be developed againstShelton which will begin with rumors and slowly grow insubstantial strength until our objective is accomplished.

This proposal can be moved through informants,established news sources, anonymous communications, theBureau-controlled fictitious anti-Klan organization theNational Committee for Domestic Tranquility, chbin letters,cartoons, compromise of Klansmen and other means too numeroupto mention.

Recipient offices are requested to consider thisproposal and within 30 days submit recommendations designedto carry out the objective under consideration.

As we desire to coordinate this activity inseveral offices, take no action in this matter other thanrequested above without prior Bureau authority.

The Birmingham interest in this matter isappreciated.

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r .Mr. W. C. Sullivafi DA':October .6, 1966 ,

1 - Mr. BaumgardnerOm F. J. Baumgardner 1 - Mr. Dunphy

' 1 - Mr. McGuire God,>

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S DISRUPTION OP ATE GROUPS

' _PURPOSE :

The purpose of this memorandum is to inforp"r you oftangble results obtained in the Stat6 of Florida roughaK .7~ii counterintelligence activit directed at \

%- BACKGROUND:

As you are aware Bureau-authorized counterintelligenceactivity directed against ~ began in April of 1966. Through .the controlled anonymous distribution of a Bureau-preparedcartoon and photograph depicting flas a former friend of

\ .Fidel Castro, we were able to substantially disturbi and, V cause the United Klans of America, Inc., to conduct an inves-tigation concerning~ former association with communisti Castro. ,J S-'( j

-J, As a result of this activity, effectively handledby the Miami Office,e ormed the conclusion that membersof Klavern Number 4, United Klans of America, Inc., Florida,were attempting to discredit him. The manufactured divisionbetween land Klavern Number 4 came to a head at a recentmeeting of Florida State officers, United lans of America,,Inc.

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The Miami Office has now advised'ttlq go lg}esultof the counterintelligence activit %entioned above,resigned from the United Klans -i erica -Inc. Miam as also',advised that the Grand Dragon, Stte of Florida, has revokedthe charter of Klavern Number 4, and several former membersof that Klavern have refused to join another Klan unit, andconsequently are no longer bona fide members of the United .Klans of America, Inc.

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. Memorandum Baumgardner to SullivanRE: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDATIONS:

(1) That we continue to press .our counterintelligenceactivity in the State of Florida in order to take advantage ofdissension and-disorder created.

(2) That the attached airtel requesting the MiamiOffice to closely follow this matter and submit appropriatefollow-up recommendations be approved and forwarded to the MiamiOffice.

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Airtel 1 - Mr. J. E. Kelly, Jr.1 - Mr. J. L. Martin1 - Kr. McGuire

To: SACs, Richmond (157-846)Atlanta (157-826)

SBDaltimore (157-865)SBirminglam ( 1 5 7 -8 3 5 )DELETED COPY SE;T P. t •Los Angeles

Mobile (157-582) BY LE11ER F/ '/ - -

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INTERNAL -SECURITY ..DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS(KLANZI PARTY) --'-- --

, 'ReRHlairtel dated 10/28/66 captionedD 'gI aka; RM (ORGANIZATION)," no copies turns

de. adAtlanta Reaort dated 10/27/66 captioned

We have a continuing program.directed against theAmerican Nazi Party (ANP) and the various Klan organizationsthroughout the United States. As certain Klan organizationsand the ANP have evidenced some common interests, we createdthe impression that the Klan and the ANP might form theKlanzi Party. This was done for the purpose of ridiculeand to provoke certain Klan leaders to an attack on theANP.

Recently the California Knights of the Ku Klux Klan(CKKKK) and the Maryland Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (HKKKK)have indicated a growing interest in the ANP.[a In 1965, Nounterintelligence activity was taken

against A .ReRHairtel reveals atas resigned his position withthe ANP and has reve ted to his former homosexual activities,

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MobileRE: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

ReATrep reveals thatI/p , Improved Order of the Unnre Klln1I'OUSK) was

arrested in DeKlb County, Oeorlgai i n and charged withsodomy,

It appears that the activities o andmight be exposed in a manner which would ful y soreeANP, the IOUSK, and suggest that the other Klan organizationsseeking to support the ALP are doing so because of theirJ common interests in perversion.

Since the general public does not distinguish oneKlan group from another and normally attributes white supremistgi activity to the Klan as represented by Robert Bhelton,

Imperial Wizard, United Klans of America, Inc. (UKA), it isbelieved that the focusing of publio attention on backgroundof and might also be discrediting to theUKA.

Recipient offices are requested to give attentionto this matter, and submit counterintelligence recommendationudesigned to capitalize on the weaknesses apparent in the ANPand the IOUSK.

i"I , liclmond and Atlanta respectivel advise theBureau if the information relative to andmybe utilized in a public exposure of same without eopr izing3 sources.

SsTake no action in this matter other than thatspecifically requested without prior Bureau autpqgrity.

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INTERNAL SECUtlITy

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BACKtGROUND: [

Sit ~e have a continuing program designed to bring the;t !- United l:is of la Ieric Inc., under the e amination of localand statr laws. It is believed, through the proper enforce-r lat of ocal aicd state laws, organizations such as the United.. lans of America, c., can be significantly retarded.

UOur inquiry in this matter has determined that the. Retail Sales and Use Tax to register, collect, and remit the

eVj ta,: on retail sales of tangible personal property The IrinSUni ted ants of Ameria, Inc., has failed to comply with thisS.la. in thr. State of Virginia.

"" As you know,Unitod l lans o America, Inc., R Virginia, direcs aS particularly ocilerous lan orgauization and has continuedto viciously attack the FBI. On orders, Klanrallies are held throughout the State of Virginia, and variousFA / items arc sold at these rallies for profit, and no effort iseO::pended by the Klan to render the Retail Sales and Use Taxt thle State of Virginia,

In view ol tihe fact that the United Klans ofInc.,'is clearly in violation of Virginia State Law,it is deemed necessary that this information be brought to

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It is believed that Governor Godwin is the only".I individual in the State of Virginia who can insure thatnecessary action is taken to cause the United} Klnns ofAmerica, Ic., to comply with Virginia ltws. If this effort:is succe.,~1 in Virginia, other states may begin to applye::isting revenue laws to Klan and hate organizations.

R IECOMMINDAT ION:

1 That the attached airtel authorizing the SAC,lichmond, to contact Governor Godwin for the purpose of1 informing i"im that the United Klans of America, Inc.,Virginia, are reportedly not conforming with VirginiaState Ta:: Laws, be approved and forwarded to the Richmondlonl Norfolk Offices.

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To: BACA, Tampa (157-1559). Miami (157-1114)

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COURTERINTELLIOKCE PROGRAMINTRNAL 8BCURITY.ODIRUPTION OF HATZ GROUPS(NATIONAL RALLY)

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W ReTPatrtel 12/16/66, Wlrtel 18/22/86, igartel12/27/866,all captioned "Counterintelligence Prolra, InternalSecurity, Disruption of Rate Oroups (National ally)0i " and

TPairtels 12/15/88 and 18/30/8 captioned "Borip."

With respect to the proposals set forth in TPairtel

12/16/0066, Tampa s authorized to take the following action inconnection with the United Klans of America, Inc. (UKA),National Rally to be held 1/21-2/67 at Orlando, Florida:

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2 Orlando Florida. Suggest t that he any 67hdesire to develop a nmwsworthy ary indicating

S/ a the UEA National Rally may detract from theOrlando, Florida, publio image and affect thedecision of interested parties to open an Air Fora

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Base and a Disney-type playlaland'in the OrlandoFlorida, area. inaoe the Air Fores Base and teN pla land are topical items being reported byU. he may be in a poeition to oane publicofttlola a to take sothn preventing the UANational Rally.

Insure that W understands that the FI! interest can never be divulged in this matter and

any story developed by him for television musatbe the product of him independent inquiries.

2. If you determin the UEA National Rally will beheld on property in whbioh the United Florida Ku KluxKlan (UPER) has a vested nterest, and it theUFEEK expresses an over ame. u areauthorised to direetin a manner which will

It such a resolution can be developed by UKEEKleadership, sase should be sent to #e.rt Sheltonby telegram prior to the National Rally.

Jnn our direction of andin this matter i adroitly handled with

due regard to the security and future potential ofthose informants.

Shave determined exactly what stand"v and .ubsquenating. no o r% a a made to

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The Bureau agrees with Minal's recommendation notto direct to move for the removal of the UKA FloridaGrand Dragon at the National Rally meeting.

However, Miami is authofized to direct Miamiinformants in UKA Kiaverns Numbers

Tampa and Miami insure that every effort is takento protect the FBI interest in this oprzation to disrupt theNational Rally and submit expeditiously any indicated follow-uprecommendations, especially if National Rally site is changed.

NOTE:

UKA National Rally to be attended by ImperialWizard Robert Shelton and Tampa, as well as Miami, recommendsthe authorized counterintelligence activity to disrupt same.A poor showing in Orlando, Florida- may encourage UKAImperial Wizard to remove UKA Florida Grand Draon ;fl

coopora ve th the Orlan o F orda, Res dent A ency, and

Florida, an SAC contact as een openly ati-Klanin his editorials and Bui es contain no derogatory informationregardingM This matter has been coordinated with theKlan Unit c d rects the Horip Proram a confidentialSoperation designed to reuov

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FROM 1 -C. D. DeloachRO r. F. J. Baumgardner 1 - I. W. Conrad1 - W. C. Sullivan Goady1I -W. D. Griffith

St'BJEC:: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 -. F. J. BaumgardnerINTERNAL SECURITY 1 - J. F. McGuireDISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS -

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r- The purpose of this memorandum is to inform you(- that we are considering several additional counterintelligence- techniques to be utilized against Robert Shelton, Imperial, Wizard, United Klans of America, Inc. (UKA), which are designedSto cause disorder within his Klan organization.

"'~BACKGROUND:

The Los Angeles Office has furnished the Bureau aletter dictated by Robert Shelton on official Klan stationary.('The contents of the letter are not important; however, theletter reveals that Shelton utilizes a stamp bearing his

signature in signing of communications, apparently in the4 interest of efficiency. The letter also contains the steno-graphic initials of Shelton's stenographer and an excellentrepresentation of the kind of typewriter utilized by Shelton'sstenographer.

In order to augment counterintelligence proposalsunder consideration, we would like to reproduce an exact replicaof Shelton's signature stamp, and several exact copies of theletterhead type correspondence paper and envelope utilized.byShelton. In order to complete our need, it is also necessaryto identify the typewriter used by Shelton's stenographer.

OBJECTIVES: t REC-9We believe that the use of Shelton's correspondence

paper and signature stamp will give us the facility to direct* letters, on a highly selective basis, and over Shelton's signa.ture, which will be designed to cause not only dissension withithe'leadership of the United Klans of America, Inc., but alsoin order to alienate other Klan groupsnpot presently underShelton's control:. 1Enclosures 1, AN 2 1967 /

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RECOMMENDATION:

That this memorandum be approved, and the attachedletter and envelope by Shelton be forwarded to the DocumentSection in -rder that the previously-mentioned products maybe reproduced, and the kind of typewriter utilized by Sheltonidentified.

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Fo 1 - Mr. W. C. Sullivan ,oM C. D. Brennan / 1 - Mr. C. D. Brennan ''Brennan Ny,.. o1 - Mr. J. T. Kelly G.nd_

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PURPOSE: "

The purpose of this memorandum is to set fortha counterintelligence proposal designed to disrupt theNational States Rights Party (NSRP), a well documentedhate group. "

BACKGROUND:

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n:k Attached is a specially prepared letter purportingto be an "informant report" from the Anti-DefamationLeague (ADL) in Dayton, Ohio. This report has been con-structed from public source data, and knowledge of the- Dayton, Ohio, locale.

the "informant report" wi inavertently" in an. envelope address P Headquarters, Dayton, Ohio, andmailed from We hope to create the impressiodid mismal is informant r ort.

'i It is noted the Anti-Defamation League is a sociatedwith the B'nai B'rith and follows hate group activifle bon aday-to-dny basis.

I E 2 1967We believe that this proposal will have asignificant disruptive effect on..the NSRP, -and NSIRP". offiiMlJ ention@d' in the repof '.

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Memorandu!1 to Mr. W. C. Sullivan from C. D. BrennanRE: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDATIONS:

That authority be gradted for the CounterintelligenceUnit to prepare in crude typewritten form the attached"informant report:' and send same to the Savannah Office formailing.

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"Dear friendUi - $630.00 per mo. net. & etpens.-$450.00 per mo. legal fee."$120.00 per mo. expens. - Knoxville-alabama attorney ? dont no.

"across board nsrp $32,302.00 collected up to 8/66,but spent $40,203.00.round figues breakdown 1/66-2/66 6,400.00; 3/66-5/66$15,000.00; 6/66-6/66 $15,000.00.

"Biog. ans.as reg.----- is loyal and gets allpocket money at those rallys....big money can getdupes--give me more time----it was easier to movearound dayton----i wil send my messages to the oldbakery until youre man can meet me dowd here. theyJ get me busy and its hard to do all the righting thati do. send by my new P.O. box 100 dollzrs by 30th.

"pete LX

"make sure the rst of my money goes to winters bankin dayton....once this job is done here is thru.

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INTERNAL SECURITY Mr. J, F. McGuireDISRUPTION*OF"HATE GROUPS ...

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BACKGROUND:

(N The National Committee for Domestic Tranquility(NCDT), an approved counterintelligence development of theInternal Security Section, has been established as avehicle for attacking Klan policy and disputes from a low-key,common-sense, and patriotic position. Post,Office BoxNumber 124, Dayton, Ohio, Zip Code Number 54412, has beensurreptitiously established as National Headquarters for the

SIn view of recent developments in national KlanS : activities, the issuance of a special newsletter under theNCDT letterhead is necessitated. The attached special^ newsletter with one enclosure each, will be prepared by the: Exhibits Section, and mailed to Klan units in various statesS- recommended by major offices participating in Klan counter-ii - "' intelligence. This entire mailing, which is limited innumber, will be handled by the Cincinnati Office at Dayton,Ohio, with the assurance that same can be accomplished withoutSBI interest becoming known...

The substantive position of the attached specianewsletter announces the establishment of a NCDT regionaloffice in Northport, Alabama, and encourages recipients toreexamine financial support being given to the United Klansof America, Inc. (UKA). The attachment to this newsletteris a copy of a newspaper article which appeared in the home{ edition, November 1, 1966, of the "Clarion-Ledger," a. news-.paper of general circulation, Jackson, Mississippi. This

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article indicates that the Klan in Mississippi has beenabolished, and the UKA Imperial Wizard is having difficultyin controlling the situation. Although the article is notquite true, it may demonstrate to klansmbn in other statesthe UKA is in difficulty and not all that it should be.

It is believed that the distribution of the specialnewsletter, and attachment,should cause some disruption inthe UKA, and realign the thinking of some current members.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the attached newsletter with enclosure andwork order be approved for preparation by the ExhibitsSection for distribution to selected Klan units by theCincinnati Office.

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"My fellow Americans,

"It is with considerable pride I announce to youthe establishment of the first regional office of theNational Committee for Domestic Tranquility at Tuscaloosa,Alabama. While we are hastening to arrange for properfacilities in Tuscaloosa, your committee has acceptedtemporary private arrangements in Northport.

"Our executive board which recently met inSouth Hill, Virginia, arrived at the conclusion thatregional offices are most necessary. The selection ofTuscaloosa as the site of our first regional office isprompted by the interest displayed in your committee byklansmen in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, andFlorida. The proximity of Tuscaloosa to this great area

:1' of American interest was another decisive factor.

"It is also with pride that we can inform you ofi " the appointment of Mr. John O. Diamond as the TuscaloosaRegional Director. In the near future, Mr. Diamond will beon the scene to insure that the interests of your committeeare fully protected against the wild and unwarrantedmachinations of the Tuscaloosa tulip whose greatest fear isthat he may not be the wealthiest Imperial Wizard in theUnited States,

"That you fully understand the position of theNCDT is our only objective. We hold that it is mostnecessary for all Americans to fully support our nationaleffort in Vietnam. We believe that this great effortrequires the understanding and moral support of each andevery God-fearing American. That our brave men cannot longendure without our wholehearted support and prayers is aself-evident truth.

'The-only position we can take is a strong one,resolving that our attention to the great problems of theday is not diverted by those who seek to disturb ourdomestic tranquility.

"Examining this question closely, we find thatthose who seek to disturb the domestic tranquility arethose who openly oppose our Vietnam effort or do nothingto support American interests. I do not think it necessaryto tell you that most prominent among those who lend thisopposition is the Communist Party. That group is operatedon the old axiom, "Divide and Conquer," and pursues thisobjective on a daily basis.

"Yet, we are not blind to the fact that Naziismand totalitarian ways are as unwanted in our great countryas commuuism. We are firm in the position that in theultimate analysis there is no difference existing betweentotalitarian philosophies and communism.

'"The Imperial Wizard whaoyou have so blindlyfollowed, spews a special kind of venom ihich has reducedthe Klan to.a totalitarian organization which well servesthe interests of the communists. If you still listen to himwithout evaluating his words, you also may be duped intodiverting the public interest from the great problems athand which must be tended to.

"Your committee has been openly and viciouslyattacked by communists, Your committee has been openly andviciously attacked by the Imperial Wizard you call Shelton.What is his real name? Has he ever spoken one word urgingyou to support our brave sons? Has he ever urged you tokeep your hard-earned money, rather than to support hisselfish wants? No! Ask him why he does not send Christmascards to our men in uniform. Ask him why he does not haveone purple heart veteran among his lieutenants. Oh, yes,he had one, but has done everything in his power to drivehim and his family into the poverty rolls of South Carolina.And while you ask him this, ask him also what has happenedto the Klan Constitution which forbids immorality and restrainsanyone from being a Klan leader who has been convicted of amajor offense against this great Government of ours. Doesnot his contempt for our Congress fall in the same shamefulslot as the contempt of Congress displayed for so many yearsby communists?

'These are the questions that have been answeredby former klansmen in Mississippi who have quit the Klan toback our boys in Vietnam. Remember that there is no UnitedKlans of America in Mississippi today as the Tuscaloosa tuliphas gone too far. Read your newspapers and you will see.

"Shelton will not provoke us as he has provokedothers. Your committee is growing in strength and Klanleaders who place God and country before Shelton and Sheklesare among us.

"That Shelton has claimed I have died, that I amnot Christian, is the same as saying that Freedom is dead.I assure you, I live the Christian life, and that his reportsof my demise are grossley exaggerated.

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"Our executive board will run your committee andwill mnke known to you, as time goes on, how you may contactus. For the sake of those who remain in the Klan but arewith us, we continue to use the same invisibility as Sheltonhas capitalized on, so that our committee can meet him onhis terms. We reserve the right to bring these thoughts toyou and to criticize the Imperial Wizard, as it is only inRussia, China, and the enslaved nations,'that criticism willnot be tolerated.

"Those of you who have been in touch with usshould proceed carefully with the formation of NCDT units.Remember, we ask no money, but only urge you to bring yourneeds, wants, desires and hopes to your duly elected repre-sentatives who will, without the expenditure of one redcopper, carry your voices into the state governments andthe.United States Congress. Do not be 'hoodwinked' furtherby the Imperial Wizard who is not welcomed by any statesmanin our two party systems of constitutional government.

"Those of you who have not talked with anyone fromthe NCDT as yet, be strong of heart; you may join with usin spirit by firmly resolving to attend no more the meetingsof the UKA.

"Christ did not say, 'Shelton is head of the Klan,as I am head of the Church,' but Christ did say, 'The hus-band is head of the house, as I am head of the Church.'This means you Klan fathers and husbands have your firstobligation to your wives and children, not to Shelton. Nowempty your larder and heart must be when you face your lovedones to tell them you must send $15 here and $50 there inorder to meet Shelton's demands. Take care, his god isgreen and mean, not the God of Charity you know.

"I have never met a klansman who did not love.hisJcountry, but I-have met those of Shelton's men who are

strictly professional money men and organizers; those whohave no real interest in our Southland. It is they whom youmust divorce yourselves from.

"Remember, be calm of judgement; do not bestampeded by irresponsible rabblerousers, Black Powerites,or the Tuscaloosa tulip.

"It is better to be dead than Red; and it follows--Sheltonnever, America forever.

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"Best wishes for a Happy New Year.


P. S. "I am enclosing an article from 'ississippi whichshould be.of-interest to all.

"For those of you who have inquired of me, mythird and last request to formally debate Shelton at anyKlan rally of his choice has been refused by his office.This means that my public appearance with Shelton forFebruary 15, 1967, is cancelled. I will not extend theoffer again, as it is now most clear Shelton knows thattruth is on the side of the NCDT."

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M emorandum - r. Dich1 - Pr. Wick Co.,_on

1 - M r. RosenMr. W. C. Sulliva DAI-: June 9, 19C7

1 - Mr. W. C. SullivanFROM C. D. Brrnnan 1 - Mr. C. D. Brennnon

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Su!HJF(: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMINTERNAL- SECURITYDI.SRUPTIO OF HIATE GROUPSUNITED (IANS OF AMERICA, INC;

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this memorandum is to advise of recentdevelopments in our counterintelligence program aimed at dis-.! runting the Ku Klux Klan.

DETAILS:-r -

The United Press International (UPI) carried a story'- date lined Salisbury, North Carolina 6/8/67, reporting that theNorth Carolina Grand Dragon and the Imperial Wizard of theUnited Klans of America, Inc., have been ousted by the Klan'ssuper-secret National Intelligence Committee (NIC) as reportedby the "Salisbury Pot," a North Carolina newspaper.

The article about the ouster of these Klan leaderswas carried in an exclusive front page report in the "Salisbury

The "Washington Post" also carried an article, whichis attached to this memorandum, reporting the same developments.BACKGROUND:

The so-called super-secret NIC referred to in thesearticles is a fictitious organization originated and controlledby the Bureau in our continuing program to disrupt the Klan ona nationwide scale. The purpose behind this fictitiousCommittee is to circulate misleading information which willcontinue to neutralize and disrupt the Klan and discredit Klanlenders. iU. 0- r C- 55 / 7 ? 7 q IThe Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, bert.telton, and his North Carolina Grand Dragon, J. R. ,Jones, have• not, of course, been ousted by any official actof tf Klan butthe widely-circulated reports of their ouster by the-super-secret Committee will go far in adding to the dissension whichalready exists in Klan ranks. IW in957Enclosure iiJLM: JVW:dsm ,(7) CONTINUED - OVER .

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The letter addressed to all Imperial Officers andGrand Dragons by the fictitious NIC not only ordered thedismissal of the Imperial Wizard and the Grand Dragon ofNorth Carolina but also called for with]holding the fundsfrom the netibnal Klan organization and to continue pressureon Klan leaders to account for Klan money, which they haveallegedly been using for personal gain.

This latest development will no doubt create greatconsternation in Klan circles and we are following itclosely and feel it will have far-reaching consequences.

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'Klans of America, Inc. andJ. Robert Jones, the NorthCarolina KKK Grand Dra-gon, have both been oustedby the Klan's ultra secretNational Intelligence Com-inittee the Salisbury (N.C.)Post reported.

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To DIRECTOR. FBI DATE: 6/3/67

FROM 1 INSPECTOR JOSEPH A. SULLIVAN (157-640)

sUBJEC: CIVIL SUITS ARISIN. OUT OF )

RACIAL VIOLENCE V -1 ..RACIAL MATTERS 0 oCOUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

During the past week civil rights lawyers from

Jackson, Mississippi, have beei inquiring in the Natchez,Mississippi, area concerning the financial status ofthe accused murderers in the BEN CHESTER WHITE case which

e will be the subject of further murder trials during theFall of 1967.

The purpose in the inquiry was to ascertainwhether the accused subjects had any assets whichwould be subject to attachment to compensate the heirs.

It appears that in pursuit of assets whichmight derive to the heirs of a person such as BEN CHESTERWHITE, who has been the victim of a racially oriented murdeF,scope of inquiry might spread beyond the individuals,immediately accused of the crime of murder to theorganization which they represented, the Ku Klux Klan (KKK);and the accused murderers' community supporters. Theramifications of a theory such as this are extensive,but the import of the suggestion may be briefly definedin the following conditions:

First, The racial hostility which resulted in theWHITE murder is a product of hatreds generated and agitationstimulated by the activities of KKK and other segregationtype groups. wThis is an induced product of the activityof these groups.

b t Secondly, support of the action of the murderersmay be shown in the manner in which the defense of the'

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accused has been supported. Contributions have beenmade by the klan itself and individual klansmen. The

4;y- klan has spearheaded defense funds. The klan lawyeractually r&~resents the defendants in these cases andis being paid as a result of funds raised by the KKK.The klansmen were in attendance at the first trialin this series on a regular basis. The defendantswere lionized at klan rallies and klan functions.

Thirdly, justification for the murder appearedin the propagandizing done by the klan. Covert anddirectly slanderous attacks were made on the victimin justification for the murder.

These comments are as applicable to othercases such as the murder in the VIOLA LIUZZO case in

F| the Mobile Division. The MIBURN and DABURN cases inx, the Jackson Division are probably other cases.

Beyond his mother, brother, father and son,not to mention his wife, a klansman dearly loves thedollar, and any time there is any probability of afinancial pinch arising in klan type activities theorganization immediately abates the nuisances it iscreating. If civil responsibility could be chargedeven in established cases such as those describedabove, motives accelerating klan activity would beseverely diminished.

It is suggested that the CounterintelligenceDesk engage in discussions with the Department for thepurpose of determining what could be done to implementa program of the type suggested here. It does appearthat the Department could make public source datadeveloped as a result of trials available to heirs ofthe victims of racial violence. The Department could

:s also suggest to civil rights sources available to them.: that civil suits of the type suggested herein might

have a beneficial effect in reducing the vehemence ofradically segregationist organizations like the klan.

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To study this matter in further detail wouldrequire an analysis of the individual cases which arerated as proper vehicles for possible civil action. Thecases named'hbove aremerely suggestions. There areundoubtedly others when a review of Bureau files isconsidered further. Each case would have to stand

.j on its own merits and the success would be dependentupon the enthusiasm of the lawyers who are prosecutingthe civil claims.

If the Bureau considers it appropriate, officesinvolved in the individual cases might be authorized tosuggest the possibility of civil suits against the klan andoffenders to the victims of appropriate cases ofracial violence.

Before attention is devoted to further developingthis theme, it would appear desirable that the Bureaufirst agree that it is an appropriate area for a

. counterintelligence type operation, and thereafter singleout selected cases for further consideration. Therefore,no further action will be taken pending Bureau analysisof this situation.

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Sr CIVIL SUITS ARISING OUT OF:' RACIAL VIOLENCE

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S, Reurlet 6/3/67.

Serious consideration has been given to yourrecommendation as set forth in your letter of 6/3/67 but theaction you recommended is not being initiated.

Victims of racial violence perpetrated by the Klador their survivors already have recourse to the courts whichcould satisfy any legitimate legal grievances they have andaccess to the public court records as to criminal action.While the survivors of victims of Klan violence would dowell to initiate legal action, advice or participation bythe Department could complicate criminal prosecutions orappeals,which could be embarrassing. It could be embarrassingto the Bureau if it became known that the Government wasmaking available information in civil litigation where theGovernment was not a legitimate party in interest. The Bureaudoes not desire to solicit civil action in these cases or be-come involved in any action which could result in demands forour personnel to act as witnesses in civil cases.

b e Although your suggestion is appreciated, it isI r believed the risks outweigh any potential benefit to the Bureau.n JLM:dsm i

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Inspector Joseph A. Sullivan, on special assignmentin Natchez, Mississippi, submitted a suggestion recommendingthat the Bureau consider as a counterintelligence measureassisting victims of Klan terrorism in obtaining reliefthrough civil suits against klansmn responsible for crimessuch as murder.

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"i: PUHPOSE::- To advise you of the resul's of drisruptive action

n- taken a nniust the Broward County, Florida, chapters of theSFNa;tional State! Rights Party (NSlP).

SBACKGROUND:As Io are aware, w., have oil several occasions

di se itjl): td publ ic source information concuerning the NSIIP,

which i % a notorious right-wing anti-Semitic hate group thathas continuously attacked the Director and the Bureau' throughtheir hatlte publications. Our disseoination was made to

S.s orgaizing a 30-minute pecin.al television pr'oduction

ol extr'mis t grl s ill Florida.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS:-iamifn a advised that the above-mentioned television

production was telecasted on 9/17/67 and was entitled"Thunderbolt On The Right." It is notedthat "The Thunderbolt"

is the official publication of the NSRP. The program wasshown from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and audience rating indicated

that between 150,000 and 200,000 persons in the area fromPalm Beach, Florida, to Key Wscit, Florida, viewed this program.After the telecast, approximately twice the number of telephonecalls usually received concerning a similar type program were-eceived by the television station. All except a few of these

'ra3ls waere, favorable.

.is conducting a survey on mail received.Based on the favorable reaction to this program, the television

station is preparing a kinescope recording of the film for

re.play at a later date and for the purpose a making the film

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wI-'Tsl 8 r:ei,.ni and church groups for pri'pte showinlgs.

Slie' "i hna also advised that a shckhrg impa;rtSon view r.; of this r;how was had in viev: of vi 'iou, public. remarks n: jO by 1lIrs of thle NSIF inc ludinll one remnarkby a NSVI leadler who accused ddph Hlitlrc of bring toooer lIt'lt in his hnidl ing of the Jews.

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IMPERIAL WIZARD PLANS TOUSE DRUGS AND LIE DETECTOR

TO HOLD KLAN IN LINE

Reliable sources advise that Robert Shelton,Imperial Wizard of the United Klans of America, Inc., ishaving difficulty holding the Klan togqther. He recentlythreatened to use truth drugs and lie detector tests on hiscritics is-an effort to maintain a firm hand on the InvisibleEmpire.

At the recent National Klonvocation of the UnitedKlans of America, Inc., Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, heldat luscaloosa, Alabama, September 2 - 3, 1967, Shelton wasre-elected for a three-year term as Imperial Wizard of thelargest Klan organization in the United States. Also elect-ed were ten members of the so-called Imperial Board.

The Klan, during its two-day convention, attemptedto show strength and unity; however, beneath the surface,there was much rumbling and discontent.

Klansmen throughout the country have been criticalof the Wizard and some of his cronies. To add to the criti-cism and dissension in Klan ranks, klansmen have been arrest-ed for numerous acts of terrorism and violence. Mostrecently, 12 nightriders were arrested in North Carolina inconnection with a series of terrorist activity in RowanCounty and surrounding communities.

With these arrests, which Shelton believes tarnishesthe Klan image (an image already somewhat sullied), and withthe increasing criticism of his handling of Klan matters,Shelton proposed duringthe course of the Klonvocation givinglie detector examinations and sodium pentothal, a truth drug,to klansmen suspected of being informers and Klan members whoopenly criticize him.

The feeling in some circles is that Shelton,though re-elected without opposition, is having great diffi-culty in recruiting new Klan members and holding the old-timeklansmen in line. It appears that the Klan, although claimingto support patriotism and democratic ideals, is resorting togestapo tactics and techniques reminiscent of the rack andscrew to hold itself together.

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solI(m:I COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMINTERNAL SECURITYDISRUPTION. OF HATE GROUPS '/ 'ft (AMERICAN NAZI PARTY)

To advise you that based on information receivedtfrom our racial informants, we have been able to achievepositive results from our continuing program of disruptionof the American Nazi Party.

BACKGROUND:

The American Nazi Party (ANP) is a notorious right-wing, anti-Semitic, anti-Negro group based in Arlington,Virginia. It was rounded by George Lincoln Rockwell, whowas killed by an assassin in Arlington on August 2b, 1967,and is now led by Matthias Koehl who was second in commandunder Rockwell.

Approximately two years ago, the Chicago, Illinois,chapter of the ANP purchased an old building located atS1314 West Ohio Street, Chicago, tor their headquarters. Thebuilding was in complete disrepair and uninhabitable. Inaddition to "meeting rooms," this building contained twoapartments on the second tloor, which the "Nazis" hoped toSremodel for their use. The full financial resources of thegroup were tunnelled into this project. Many repairs weremade and many more planned. Untold man hours were spent byNazi Party members in attempting to rehabilitate this building.b After several 'months o work, they occupied the premises.

.During the courseo e ro tm Chicago racial informantsadvised us that even though epairs were made, i was forappearance and the building was still uninhabitable.

j: Some time ago and alter this g oup had expended "lconsiderable monies and ertort, racts regarding the-trueI condition or the bullding were given to the Cook County,i Illinois,Board or Commissioners, without committing FBI

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interest. Based on these facts, legal action was initiatedby Cook Couaty. Great expense and time wereexpended by theNazi Party in defending these actions and several arrestswere made of ANP members for violations of the building code.

The Chicago Office has just advised us that theCity of Chicago has successfully closed-the ANP headquartersonce and for all. ANP records and furniture are storedin variousi locations and as of now the members have noplace to meet.

We will continue to vigorously pursue the matterof counterintelligence regarding this and other hate groups.

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/ 1 Mr. J. V. Walsh1 - Mr. J. L. Martin

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To recommend Mr. Bishop's office contact reliableEU news sources with information concerning proposed use of

, I1 sodium pentothal and polygraph examinations on members of" i. the Imperial Board of the United Klans of America, Inc.

BACKGROUND:

, r", My memorandum of 9/6/67 set forth information con-cerning the National Klonvocation of the United Klans of'America, Inc. (UKA), held at Tuscaloosa, Alabama,September 2 - 3, 1967. The purpose of the gathering was toelect a new slate of Imperial officers. Robert Shelton was

. re-elected Im er 1 Wizard.

During the two-day Klonvocation and on subsequentFY occasions, Shelton made statements concerning his plans to

use sodium pentothal (truth serum) and polygraph examinationson members of the Imperial Board in order to identif FB in-

: formants.

-EC 11 y --. In addition to Shelton's statements before numerous

klansmen, now a subject of much discussion among klanei[V '

informants have reported that Shelton has also threatened touse the drug or the polygraph on any klansman who criEIZThis adminis ration of the Klan.

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Memorandum to Mr. Sullivaneno: Counterintelligence Program

OBSERVATIONS:

We have an opportunity to, discredit Shelton andto frustrate further attempts to use these techniques on

1 Klan leader~s or informants by the glare of publicity.

r, We propose furnishing reliable news sources withinformation concerning Shelton's plan to use drugs or a liedetector in the belief that the public exposure will deterconsiderably from.any future enactment of these plans. It

{I can be pointed out that Shelton is losing control of hissubordinates and that he is attempting to maintain controlof the Klan by threats against anyone who criticizes himor the Klan cronies who hold his favor.

We can also point out that the Klan, which ex-presses patriotism and democratic ideals, must resort togestapo-like tactics to hold its members in line.

x. Attached is a suggested story with pertinentfacts which may be of assistance to Mr. Bishop's office infurnishing this information to news contacts.

To have its greatest impact, this information,, /. should be made available to a news soutce or sources where

it will reach Southern communities such as Atlanta, Georgia;Birmingham, Alabama; New Orleans, Louisiana; Jackson, Miss-

A I issippi; and Richmond, Virginia

RECOMMENDATION:

. ,. That this information be provided to reliable: news sources through tr. Bishop's office in line with theI7 above.

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UNITEI) STATES GO) NMENT . c .s

M emorandum 1 -Mr..BeLoach v _

: i- Mr Bishop

ro . Mr. W. C. Sulliv DATJE: October 12, 1967 , ,r.

1 - Mr. Sullivan .,FROM G. C. Moore, - Mr. G. C. Moore on .

1 - Mr. Marion

S SUBJEC COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMINTERNAL SECURITY - DISRUPTION

OF HATE GRGUPS (UNITED KLANS / -OF AMERICA, INC.) /:RACIAL MATTERS (KLAN) -

To recommend additional disruptive action against

the United Klans of America, Inc., Knights of the Ku Klux Klan

v (UKA), within the State of Florida.

4 BACKGROUND:

q2 In the past several months we have disseminated

S various public source item

- Those items pertain to the

National States Rights Party (NSRP) which is a notorious

anti-Semitic, anti-Negro right-wing hate group which

bi continuously attacks the Director and the Bureau through

its publications. This counterintelligence project resulted

in a 30-minute television special which turned into an

"expose" of the NSRP which com letely closed three Florida

chapters of this group. is now working on a follow-

up show which will expose t e UKA. We have already furnished

him with some public source information concerning the UKA.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS: 3

Miami has requested permission to furnish~)

i with public source data pertaining to arrests of UKA members in

2: North Carolina and Virginia. A review of this information

reveals it to be newspaper articles pertinent to an "expose"

* of the UKA and flattering to the FBI. No breach of security

is involved in releasing this material. '. -.3

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.i INTERNAL SECURITY - DISRUPTIONOF HATE GROUPS (UNITED KLANSOF AMERICA, INC.)

RECOMMENDATION:

b Dk That the attached airtel giving Miami authority tofurnish )the public source information be approved

A' and forwarded.

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Memorandum "Mr. W. C. Sullivan AI ::September 24, 1968

;:' k lr. G. C. Moor + (. r' . -. .

'i COUNTERINTELLIGENCE.. PROGRAM -=' RACIAL MATTERS - DISRUPTION / --

OF HATE GROUPS, UNITED KLANSOF AMERICA, INCORPORATED, KNIGHTS

- OF THE KU KLUX KLAN (UKA)

* PURPOSE:

To advise of the annual National Klonvokation of UKAto be held on October 5-6, 1968, at the Ramada Inn,Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and to recommend that the BirminghtmOffice be given authority to mail an anonymous letter to the

x home office of the Ramada Inns in Phoenix, Arizona, alerfing. them to this affair.

BACKGROUND:

The United Klans of America, Incorporated, headed

by Robert Shelton, is sponsoring its annual Nationalf'- Klonvokation in Tuscaloosa over the weekend of October 5-6,"1968. This affair will attract klansmen from all over the

South. Shelton, through friends and acquaintances, has arrangedto hold this convention at a new motel in Tuscaloosa called theRamada Inn. All of the Klan's functions will be held at this

motel, including a fund-raising affair for Shelton. Delegatesto the convention will also stay there. These facts are notpublicly known at this time.

The Ramada Inns, Incorporated, is a publicly ownedchain of motels and hotels in the United States. Its homeoffice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. During the recentDemocratic National Convention, held in Chicago, Illinois,the Ramada Inns ran an advertisement in Chicago newspapers.

SEnclosure -' . 7-- 2 OF - C- "1 - Mr. C. D. DeLoach

1 - Mr. W. C. Sullivan . ,1 - Mr. G. C. Moore ,1 - Mr. J. G. Deegan 5" :,1 -'Mr. J. A. Marion : i-)

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This advertisement pledged support to the next President ofthe United States and called for an end of violence as wellas "peace in the world." The support of. the motel chain waspledged to "make America the greatest and happiest countryin the world."

OBSERVATIONS:

Even though this motel chain is a franchised opera-tion and the local motels are usually privately owned, never-theless it is believed that the home office exerts considerableadministrative control on the local operations, especially inthe field of public relations. This organization will mostprobably be susceptible to adverse publicity from its stockhblders.

It is believed that an anonymous letter mailed tothe home office could easily lead to a last minute cancellationof the Klan affair, with resultant disruption to the Klan. Ifthe anonymous communication is approved and no affirmativeaction is taken by Ramada Inns, an additional counterintelligenceproposal calling for a news-leak will be submitted.

RECOMMENDATION:

That attached airtel to Birmingham authorizingand setting forth an anonymous letter, be approved and for-warded. The airtel calls for strict security in the preparationand mailing. The contents warn the Ramada Inns of theKlonvokation and ends with a plea to cancel this affair.

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M emorandum - Mr. C. DeLoachTemo1andu m 1 - Mr . C. Sullivan

" Mr. W. C. Sullivan DAI)L 12/17/68

I . GC. C- '. .. 1 - Mr. T. E. Bishop ,

1 O GC G. C. Moore a$_1 - Mr. R. M. Horner

S Il:l COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM - 1 - Mr.. J. G. Deegan

DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS 1 - Mr. D. RyanUNITED KLANS OF AMERICA, INC., 1 - Mr. W. D. Neumann

. KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN, 1 - Mr. J. A. MarionBLACK PANTHER PARTY , )RACIAL MATTERS / ( ,

' This is to recommend that attached treatise entitledri "The Black Klan" be approved and forwarded to the Crime Records." Division for referral to appropriate news media representatives,

The attached treatise has been prepared in a narrative. form for possible dissemination to friendly news media. The

caption "The Black Klan" is descriptive of the contents andcompares the white Ku Klux Klan with the Black Panther Party.It traces the history of violence perpetrated by the white Klanfrom 1961 to the present time. It promotes the theme that acVs Eof violence were rewarded with prosecution by Federal and local r.officials and caused the present decline of the white Klan. The-article compares the militancy of both groups and their penchant..for weapons. It is pointed out that both the Black Panthers and''the white Klan use uniformed guards to harass and frighten. Thearticle points out that the one big difference between the twois the fact that the Black Panthers look to the communists forat least moral support while the white Klan looks to local citizenr

After comparing the two-groups, the article ends with ithe thought that America does not need these types of groups andlike the white Klan, the black Klan will disappear if the publicis told the story of the violence and the extremism formulated bythe black Klan.

ACTION: . /- it attache

SThat attachettreatise be approved and forwarded toCrime Records Division for dissemination to appropriate '

', friendly news media. .'

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"THE BLACK KLAN"

The Klan is on the rise again. Once more weare haunted by the specter of night riders, only thistime the color of the skin beneath the sheets has been

- changed from white to black.

This story began to unfold in 1961, whenAmerica found itself in the throes of violence, hate and

degradation at the hands of the white racist Ku Klux Klan.These modern day self-styled Robin Hoods continued to offendthe long suffering American public for several years. Duringthis time, stories of murder, assault, cross burning, andother acts of intimidation became common place. The namesof Viola Liuzzo, Lemuel A. Penn, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman,and Michael Schwerner were splashed across the Nation'sheadlines. The facts leading up to their deaths were soonto become known in every American household, only to be

replaced by the names of other victims of hate-filled klansmen.

With secret membership limited to white ProtestantChristians, the Klan has pushed its anti-Negro and anti-Jewish theme from the very beginning. A preoccupation withfirearms permeates the organizations as Klan leaders urgemembers to arm themselves for the "inevitable" race war.Security guards brandish these weapons and patrol Klanrally sites in grotesque uniforms. The Klan urges theremoval of.many Federal officials and the change of variousFederal institutions through the "political activity"of elected klansmen.

Slowly but surely public opinion hardened andthen rebelled as Federal and local authorities prosecutedthose responsible for these acts. As the full story ofviolence and degradation unfolded, it reached the ears ofthe rank and file klansmen. Hundreds left the Klan indisgust. Hundreds of others left when they realized that

"THE BLACK KLAN"

their ever increasing monetary contributions were dropping

into a-bottomless pit and the results never seen again.

A large number of them left when they realized that fear,

hate, and violence were not the answer and the Klan had

nothing to offer but these attributes. It is now an

accomplished fact that the white Klan exerts less and less

influence and is no longer an effective force in the ever

I continuing battle to shape men's minds. Its image is now

mirrored in a new force which ironically the white Klan

has set out to crush.

In the latter part of 1966, the Black Panther

Party was born and described as a militant black

nationalist political organization formed to "eliminate

police brutality," to "unite militant black youth," and

to determine the "destiny of the black community."

Like the white Klan, the Black Panthers limit

membership to those of its own race. It also has a penchant

for weapons and urges its members to "keep your guns" for

. the time that "whitey" practices "genocide." The Panthers

advocate the use of these guns and guerrilla tactics in

their revolutionary program to end "the oppression of

black people."

ai Like the white Klan, the Black Panthers also

the streets and on one occasion even invaded the California

State Legislature carrying weapons to oppose gun legislation

then being discussed by that body.

The one striking difference between the white

Klan and the Black Panthers is the source of financial

and moral support sought by each group. The white Klan

looks to fellow white American racists for financial as

well as moral support. This may be the cause of their ever

diminishing influence as more and more of their fellow

Americans reject this extremism. Black Panthers, on the

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other hand, travel to Communist Cuba for at the very least,i moral support. The Communist newspapers gleefully reproduce

such Panther statements as "we will not be free until -

capitalism, imperialism, and colonialism have perished,"and "our party follows and will continue to follow the

example of Che Guevara, the Cuban people, the Vietnamesepeople, and our leader'Huey P. Newton."

So, once again we listen to the haunting refrainof the Klan thrusting its repugnant image in our faces.But this time it is a "black Kllan" that is emerging..Instead of "White Power" cries, we hear "Black Power, KillShitey" and "get rid of the pig." The ,untold millions of

patient long-suffering Americans, both black and white,are once again the victims of this idiocy. The black Klanwill be rejected by black !merica just as the white Klanwas rejected by white America. To hasten this rejection,effective prosecution of violators of the law must bemaintained, so that the people are afforded a true pictureof these groups.

America does not need.groups that engage in gunbattles with police, burn crosses, or destroy buildingswith bombs. America does not need groups that swearallegiance to guns or advocate guerrilla warfare. America

does not need extremism in any shape or form. America is

for the two hundred million decent citizens who obey thelaw, not for the few thousand who seek to emasculate ourlaws and destroy America. Our country will not be run bywhite or black extremists and in the foreseeable future,the black Klan will also disappear from our midst, leavingthe same bad taste that the white Klan left.

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SAC, Jacksouvillo (157-863) 1-24-69

Director, I

3;c FERINTELLIGENCE ff ILhWj.

i.'f iTE-ltSbIL' ?fa'tCA, INc.KNIGHTS OF TIE KLU KLUX KLANBONIFAY, FLOIDA, ACIAL. .TTIUSDISRUPaiION OF HATI GUOUPS

iRoJlot to the Bureau 1/6/60, and Blrmingham letterto the Bureau 1/10/89.

Authority' to mail the mnonymous letter as recome"nded

by Jacksonville in referenced Jacksonville letter is not beingSgrunted at this time.

follow that :e interviewing Agents were the only persns to

S thom the remark was made. It an anonymous letter was sent t

him, he could assume that it was a representative of this

Bureau ubo had sent same.

JcLsonville should stey alert to the possibility

of .by other means.

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C o As part of a continuing Counterintelligence Program,.45 JackAnrivil8 recommended the ntlin'-nf an anonvmou conunith+t.&i

:1toUnite Os of America.

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Letter to SAC, JacksonvilleRe: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA, INC.KNIQ RS OF THE KU KLUX KLANBONIFAY, FLORIDARACIAL MATTERSDISRUPTION OF RATE GROUPS

NOTE CONTINUED:

Jacksonville hti8 recmmended the maifigof a letter from Birmingham, Alabama t which would leadW ,to think that the national headquarers of the UKA was in

VC/ investigating him. We ars sg n das there is a possibility that

visithr and an anonymous letter could point e inger ae Bureau.

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9 LUUll IN .VELOPEO.To. L 'oem ND. 10 100 6 IOMAY 1962 I,,DJTION

-UNITED STATES GO\v :MENT .thoh,

M emorandum -1 -Mr. C. DeLoach o, --1 - Mr. W. C. Sullivan

ro Mr. W. C. Sullivan DI)AE: 9/16/69

9 1 - Mr. T. E. Bishop _FROM G. C. Moor t, 1 - Mr. G. C. Moore Go,__

1 - Mr. J. G. Deegan

s;UBJEr.c COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 - Mr. J. V. Walsh

DISRUPTION OF KLAN AND WHITE 1 - Mr. J. A. MarionHATE GROUPS,'UNITED KLANS OFAMERICA, INC., (UKA)RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

This is to advise of the excellent results achievedthrough counterintelligence in smashing the Klan effectiveness inNorth Carolina and to recommend that attached letter pointing outthese results be approved and forwarded to the Attorney General,for his information.

Several of the national and state UKA leaders are in-jailserving one-year sentences on charges arising out of contempt .ofCongress. Temporary leaders were appointed to run the Klan. A

• ,continuing and ever increasing counterintelligence efort has been /waged against the UKA in an effort to disrupt the group both

. nationally and in North Carolina which has the largest membership.

By the'use of selected racialinformants, friendly press media and other logical counter-intelligence techniques, the Charlotte Office has been attemptingto split the North Carolina Kl from the nationa Klan.

I I, Orie.

hun ed and fifty UKA membership cards were attleltFf a cross andburned, signifying a split in the Klan. 4 SEP 8M

ctn One of the articles published by a friendly.press-contactcontained an editorial cartoon reared b

. e cartoonshows a cross eing urne in front of UKA headquarters.has furnished the original cartoon to the Charlotte Office forforwarding to the Bureau with a request that it be presented to theDirector. I

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Memorandum to Mr. W. C. Sulliv anRE: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

DISRUPTION OF KLAN AND WHITEHATE GROUPS, UNITED KLANS OFAMERICA, INC,, (UKA)RACIAL INTELLIGENCE

ACTION:

That attached letter to the Attorney General,Deputy Attorney General, and Assistant Attorneys Generalof the Criminal Division, Internal Security Division andCivil Division, be approved and forwarded. This communi-

cation points out the recent success of the Bureau'sinvestigations in the counterintelligence field.

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UNITED STATES GOV( :MENT ,

Memorandum1To . IDTTII-'T , FT DATE: 10/1 /9

FROM : 4SAC, ST. 10UIS (1.57-5818) P

SUBJECT: COUNTEIIINTEI LIGENCE PROGRAMI3LACK NATIONA LIST - HATE GROUPSRACIAL .INTELLIGENCEBLACK PANTEIR PARTY (BPP)

lteBulet 7/29/69, and SLIot 8/29/69.

For information of the Bureau, St. Louis Countyincl, des over 100 separate municipalities many of whichhave their own Police Department. It is not deemedndvisnble to check the jurisdiction of each municipalityregardingf anoInnyloTl-4 publicetions annd the mailing of same.

Accordingly, the St. Louis Division is withdrawingits recommendation for authorization for this particularCout I erintel]ligence Program.

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1 ; p rF)3 tr TI. .favin.r Bond< Regularl on the Payroll .avine~r Plan

ROUTE 6N0/10/70

I- Mr. H. E. Relgeson1 - Mr. J. V. Walth

Al rtel

To: SACs, Charlotte (157-230)-il . ,Birmingham (105-722)

:i From: Director, FBI

COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAMDISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS ,,IACIAL MATTERS

ReBllairtel and LII dated 6/5/70, captioned "'The

Fiery Cross,' United Klans of America, Inc., Knights of the

Ku Klux Klan (UKA), Racial Matters (Klan)."

Reairtel furnished, among other information in the

succinct summary of material in the June, 1970, issue of the"The Fiery Crosq" further data regarding UKA plans for the

National Klonvokation to be held at Catawba College,Salisbury, North Carolina, June 27 - 28, 1970.

In order to take advantage of any opportunity whic

may present itself, Birmingham and Charlotte are requestedto submit ideas for appropriate counterintelligence measures

to be utilized during the Klonvokation.

Promptly submit the suggestions so that sufficient

time exists for their possible approval by the Bureau priorto June 27, 1970.

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This requests counterintelligence suggestions

>y Birmingham, office of origin, and Charlotte, the office- covering Salisbury, North Carolina, where the UKA KlonvokationS__ -will be held on June 27 - 28, 1970.

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UNITEI) TA IES (;)( NMIN'I 1 - Mr( )D. DeLoach ,,.,0h ___-

1 - Mr.W. E. Sullivan 'h,, Mlemorandum 1 - Mr. T. E. Bishop -

1 - Mr. G. C. Moore -__-

. I Mr. W. C. Sullivnn lIL: 6/19/70 .

.] 1 - Mr. J. G. Deegan /.,FROM Mr. G. C. Moore 1 - Mr. H. E. Helgeson/ .

/ 1 - Mr. J. V. Walsh ---

. 11iWI COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM ( -DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS 1 -RACIAL MATERS -(UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA KLONVOKATION 6/27-28/70)

Attached for approval is an airtel to Birmingham andL1 Charlotte which authorizes those Divisions to utilize counter-

* intelligence techniques to create confusion and disruption at(National Klonvokation of the United Klans of America, Inc.,Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (UKA) which will be held at CatawbaCollege, Salisbury, North Carolina, 6/27-28/70.

BACKGROUND:

Since the UKA was granted a corporate charter on 2/21/61at Atlanta, Georgia, this organization has held five NationalKlonvokations in cities in Georgia and Alabama. A klonvokation wasnot held during 1969 as Imperial Wizard Robert M. Shelton was notreleased from prison until late in 1969. Consequently, thisnational meeting being held on 6/27-28/70 is known as the "1969"Klonvokation, and a 1970 Klonvokation'is tentatively scheduled'for September, 1970, at Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

An estimated 400 Klan delegates from various sectiond'of the U.S. will attend. Coverage will be afforded by severalracial informants who have been authorized to attend.

We requested Birmingham (office of origin for theUKA investigation) and Charlotte to submit counterintelligencesuggestions. REC-39t --- "" -

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Memorandum to Mr. W. C. SullivanRE: Counterintelligence Program

Disruption of Hate Groups

,r! iOBSERVATLONS:;:-:

After consideration of the suggested counter-intelligence techniques, we feel the following would bestachieve our purpose: (1) copies of official Klan announcementsregarding the Klonvokation be mailed to each member of theBoard of Trustees of Catawba College for the purpose ofadvising them that this facility is being used for a Klanfunction. These announcements will be followed up simultaneouslywith pretext phone calls in anticipation that the Trustees'may deny the use of the college facilities to the Klan.>1 (2) that reliable news sources be furnished informationregarding the Klonvokation so articles publicizing samewill appear in the North Carolina area a few days before

°: the meeting begins; (3) that anonymous calls be made to cancelmotel reservations of klansmen known to have previouslymade reservations.

RECOMMENDATION:

" i That attached a1rtel authorizing Birmingham andCharlotte to utilize the above counterintelligence techniquesbe approved.

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6-23-70

1-Mr. C. D. DeLoachairtel 1-Mr. W. C. Sullivanirt 1-Mr. T. E. Bishop

1-Mr. G. C. Moore1-Mr. J. G. Deeganl1-Mr. H. E. Helgesun]-Mr. J. V. Walsh

To: SACs, Birmingham (157-835)Charlotte (157-281)

Frot1: Director, FDI

F COUN4TERINTELLIGENCL PROGRAM /DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPSRACIAL MATTERS(UNITED KLANS OF' AMERICA KLONVOKATION 6/27-28/70)

Ilel3Lirtel 6-12-70 and Ckhirti G-15-7U.

Charlotte is authorized to auili the followincounterintelligence techniques to create confusion and adisraptive influence in connection with the Klonvokation.

k I. Copies of official K 1n announcements regurdir.a the hlonvcklation be mailed to each membor of the Board ofQI Trustees of Catawba College for the purpose of advising tho,..

I that this fjcility is being used for a Klan function. Thoseannouncements will be followed up siinultneoously with proto::tphone calls in anticipation that the Trustees may deny the useof the coll ge facilities to the Klan.

2. Thatt reliable news sources be furnishedinformticn regarding the Klonvokation so articles publicizingsame will appear in the North Carolina a a few days beforethe ameeting begins. / 4

3. Th at anoinynous calls Le made to cancel motelreserv.tions c! Elansmdn known to h.,ve preayiously made:reservations,

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Airtel to BirminghamRE: Counterintelligence Program

Disruption of Hate Groups

Take usual precautions to insure none of the abovecounterintelligence measures can be traced to the Bureau.Advise Bureau of any positive results achieved.

NOTE:

See memorandum to Mr. W. C. Sullivan from G. C. Moore,

dated 6-22-70, captioned as above, prepared by JVW:bad/kks.

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E1-- -Mrr* .. .. .eLoachL 7emo702randu 1 - Mr. W. C. Sullivan

1 - Mr. T. E. Bishop ,z .

I0 Mr. W. C. Sullivan lA-L. 7/20/70

I Rol : . C. Moor , 1 - Mr. G. C. Moore1 - Mr. J. V. Walsh .1 -Mr. J. G. Deegan

.:I: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMr. . DeDISRUPTION OF HATE GRIUPS

RACIAL MATES ------ ,

This is to recommend continuation of captionedprogram in view of the productive results achieved duringthe past year.

Background, Date of Inception, and Desired Objectives:

This program was initiated in September, 1964, for-Tithe purpose of exposing, disrupting and otherwise neutralizingS:the activities of white extremist organizations, their leaders

I and adherents. There are currently 17 field offices regularly(,participating in this program and as particular situations'arise in other divisions, they also participate.

Postitive Results Achieved: 1

Highlights of accom lishments achieved through thAsprogram are as follows:

This has been ef ect ve n toningdown Klan violence. Midwest coordinator of the National SocialistWhite People's Party, formerly known as the American NaziParty,was expelled from that organization after publicity disclosedhe was of Jewish descent. The above information was furnishedunder this program. Through manipulation of informants, anonymousletters and utilization of friendly press services we weresuccessful in creating a split in the UKA in North Carolina.This split was brought about when a rally of dissident klansmenin September, 1969, dramatized their dissatisfaction with theUKA leadership by burning their Klan membership cards. Thissplit was highlighted in front page news stories-in--Nrt4r-arolina.newspapers. OCTY - . /S7 P - E 21 1970

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DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS

Current Supervision and Justification for Continuance:

The Counterintelligence Program requires littleadditional manpower since these extremist-groups are undercontinuous tqvastigation. All counterintelligence proposalsare submitted to the Bureau for approval. In view of theaccomplishments set out above it is believed this programshould be continued.

ACTION:

If approved this program will be reevaluatedin July, 1971.

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1, ;.VN IT El STATES O\O :MENT'1 (' n '" ."

S A e o n1 -Mr. W. C/Sullivan Bo -r: / M emorandum 1 - Mr. T. E. Bishop 2...

1 - Mr. C. D. Brennan c0r

Irn Mr. C. D. Brennan' A- 1/5/71 c. _.

1 - Mr. A. W. GrayaunRost A. IW. Grayf 1 - Mr. L. L. Anderson

40N1 . h1 - Mr. J. V. Walsh n

i..i COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMINTERNAL SECURITY /;DISRUPTIONOF-HATE GROUPS/(UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA, INC., ,

KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN) d) JRACIAL MATTERS - KLAN

This recommends that Mr. Bishop's office furnish- reliable news sources with information concerning the proposed

use of polygraph examinations and sodium pentothal on membersof the United Klans of America, Inc. (UKA).

BACKGROUND:

You were previously advised that the 1970 NationalKlonvokation of the UKA was held at the Ramada Inn, Tuscaloosa,._)Alabama, on November 28-29, 1970. At this Kionvokation,Robert Pd. Shelton was again elected Imperial Wizard to serveSfor three years.

. Numerous racial informants who are Klan officialsAF were in attendance at the Klonvokation and realize that Shelton

>- is apparently sincere in his plans to test them. In addition,. other Klan informants have been informed by Klan members of

the proposed tests and are genuinely concerned about thispossibility. This is now a subject of much discussion amongklansmen.. -

OBSERVATIONS: -7 ; 1 : i 1hi iii We have rabi rtunity to discredit Shaltona nd-vo'

frustrate further attempts to use these techniques on Klanleaders and informnth by the glare of publicity.

Enclosure \

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Memorandum to Mr. C. D. Brennanle: Counterintelligence Program

Internal Security>I' Disruption of Hate Groups

(United Klans of America, Inc.,."Knights of the Ku Klux Klan)

We propose furnishing reliable news sources withinformation concerning Shelton's plan to use drugs or a liedetector in the belief that the public exposure will deterconsiderably from any future enactment of these plans. Itcan be pointed out that Shelton is losing control of his

I subordinates and that he is attempting to maintain controlof the Klan by threats against anyone who criticizes him.We can also point out that the Klan, which expresses patriotismand democratic ideals, must resort to gestapo-like tactics tohold its members in line.

Attached is a suggested story with pertinent factswhich may be of assistance to Mr. Bishop's office in furnishingthis information to news contacts. To have its greatestimpact, this information should be made available to a nationalnews source to insure it will reach southern communities suchas Atlanta, Georgia; Birmingham, Alabama; New Orleans,Louisiana; Jackson, Mississippi; and Richmond, Virginia,as well as country-wide communities.

U RECOMMENDATION:

1 That this information be provided to reliable news: [[ sources through Mr. Bishop's office in line with the above.

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IMPERIAL WIZARD PLANS TO USEI l DETECTOR AND DRUGS TO HOLD KLAN IN LINE

Reliable sources advise that Robert M. Shelton,Imperial Wizard of the United Klans of America, Inc., Knightsof the Ku Klux Klan, is experiening 'considerable diffidultyin holding the Klnn together and in ascertaining which klans-men are infoterers for law enforcement agencies. He recentlythreatened to use lie detector and truth drug tests on hisfellow Klan members in an effort to maintain a firm hand onthe Invisible Empire.

At the recent National Kionvokation of the UnitedKlaus of America, Inc., Knights of the Ku Klux Klan held atTuscaloosa, Alabama, on November 28-29, 1970, bhelton was re-elected for a three-year term as Imperial Wizard of thelargest Klan organization in the United States.

The Klan during its two-day convention attempted toshow strength and unity; however, beneath the surface therewan much grumbling and dieootont,

Klansmen throughout the country have been criticalof Shelton and some of his oonies. Shelton is apparentlyconcerned about this criticism, and the fact that be feelsthis criticism tarnishes the Klan image (an image alreadysomewhat sullied because of numerous acts of vioflnce attri-buted to the Klan throughout the years). With tb6 inoreasingariticism over his bandling of Klan matters Shelton advisedduring the course of the Klonvokation that fe would give liedetector examinations and sodium pentothal, a truth drug, toklansmen asspeoted of being informers and Kla members whoopenly oriticine him.

The feeling in~k me tircles is that Shelton, thoughr-elected as Imperial WiMrd, is having great difficulty inre24iting new Klan members and holding the old-time klansmenin )ne. It appears that the Klan, although claiming tosupport patriotism and democrntic ideals, is resorting togestapo tactias and techniques to hold itself together.

I 1 - Mr. W. C. SullivanI - Mr. T. E. Bishop

n 1,,,,, .- Hr. C. D. Brennan. - Mr. A. W. Gray1 - Mr. L. L. Anderson1 - Mr. J. V. Walsh

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NOTE:

See waorandum A. W, Gray to Mr. C. D. Brennan dated1/5/71, captioned, "Counterintelligence Program; InternalSecurity; Disruption of Hate Groups (United Klans of America,Inc., Knights of the Ku Klux Klan), Racial Matters - Klan,"prepared by JVW:kn.

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