FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
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SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO)
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
100-436291
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INTERNAL SECURITY - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM _.
cd January 9, 1963, the Newark Office advised
Grand Jury had returned indictment affn,nst -
three counts), _
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orkers' Party (SWP
N ew. Jersey, on _ ^^^
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,-§'S 4V l^eir^S? i anTi^SB^Hand Newark requests author icy to
&%Z JtVXl .^^SJrSWsidcnWSSs of these two individuals t< .the
Prosecutor's Office so that steps nay be taken to serve
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where ABC
as a result of an operation authorized
"1 a J Sunder the 'DisTTpt ion Program, 'Sew Jersey Alcoholic Bevcrase Control
>^UABC) agents and State Police raided |
^ Hragents were able to purchase liquor witlT ma fkc
.iM^^had been issued for the sal- «* -"^
.^J ^The bartender at the Camp,
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and tlie manage. ,
^ammmamaaaBM were arrested ^^^^T^oT^JTrraid and all
. , ^^n^ff^Brages and other property were seized by the raiding
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awmn uu t „ne current residence address
s is^otavailable to the Prosecutor's Office.
Newark has requested the New York Office to furnish the
_.,. .jsidence address of these individuals. v * v ■_ ,.._ / ',.
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)l . Newark has requested tne new ( iui* Y* Ai " - n
d^frjent residence address of these individuals. v >,
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The raid onl_
and confusion of SWP operation at
All individuals concerned are Security
TTdex subjects and members of the SWP which has been designated
pursuant to Executive Order 10450. The indictment and possible
conviction after trial of these individuals would have a
devastating effect upon the SWP and could possibly result in
the discontlni^nce or at least severe curtailment of the SWP's
use of thefjg^Jas a training ground for its cadre. It is
felt that we sliould render all assistance possible to have
these individuals incarcerated without, of course, the Bureau f s
being made known as having been the source of the information.
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That the attached airtel to Newark and New York
authorizing tJj^jj&vark QififiiJi furnis h _the current r esidence
addresses of fggjggiP and ^53^m to theQB |Prosecutor's
Office be sent. Precautionary statements are lnc^nea.
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Re Newark letter to the Director dated 1/16/63.
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_that_no Hearing has'oeen he
(Defense Attorney fojy
ie~~e*vTcIence obtained by the raiding officers
This matter is being closely followed, and any pertinent Information
received will be promptly furnished to the Bureau and New York,
tor's
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FOR FariSASr TO FJiAlKTIFi'S IN
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date: 3/15/63
from ' *:» /'/^ft SAC, NEW YORK (100-14G608) CP)
SUBJEC
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS-SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM ■ .
ReBulet to 1IY and other offices dated 3/8/63,
and captioned "SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY: IS-SWP: BUDED
3/15/63".
ReBulet took note of contemplated changes in
the SV/P leadership and set forth that the Bureau had an ' ■
opportunity for disruptive measures against the SWP because •
"changes in leadership always cause animosity and Jealousy".
There is no information available to the NYO
thus far that any animosity has been engendered among the
individuals involved in the proposed changes.' If such
information becomes available, the KYO will carefully
analyze the situation surrounding the individual or in-
dividuals involved to determine if disruptive possibilities
exist.
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presum ably to be held at Vji-ww ^^^^^^^^^^
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at tuls site.
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It is noted that the Newark Office was very
il-JLn a disruptive tactic involving a raid on
__ by KJ Liquor Authorities. It is believed
probable tnat v;ith a large number of people domiciled and
feed at Camp during the convention, ordinances of other
NJ State and Local Authorities may be in violation. This
could Involve licensing and regulatory agencies concerned
with health, sanitation, fire prevention, etc. The Bureau
may wish to authorize Newark to conduct appropriate Investi-
gation to determine if some action mirjrt be taken to at least
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Reference is made to New York letter
. # Newark should advise Bureau and New York
of its views regarding possible disruption of the
l/?J a i, 1 /5, 17orke r. s Party (SWP) convention to be held
7/18-21/63 possibly at Mt. Spring Camp. You should
make discreet inquiries of a hypothetical nature
to determine what steps can be taken regarding local
or state ordinances which the SWP's operation of the
camp may violate. Any recommendations should also be
included.
You are reminded that no operation under this
program may be undertaken without specific prior
Bureau authority in each instance.
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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
SAC, HEW YORK (100-1466^8)
date: . 3/14/33
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS-SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
For information of Indianapolis, the NYO conducts
various activities v/hlch might serve to have a disruptive
effect on the Socialist Workers Party (SWP).
The youth croup of the SWP, the Young Socialist
Alliance (VSA) is represented at the University of Indiana
in Bloomington and has recently been threatened with
prosecution under the Indiana Communism Act.
"The Militant", weekly newspaper of the SV/P, set
forth in its 3/11/63* issue that the Bloomington "Herald-
Telephone" had quoted Prosecutor THOMAS HOADLEY as saying
the YSA, "like its parent croup, the SV/P, states that it is *
a revolutionary, socialist organization."
Further, according to "The Militant", a Dloomington
Defense Committee (BDC) had issued a statement saying that
the YSA was not the youth movement of the SV/P. The BDC
campaigned to have HOADLEY abandon his investigation of the
YSA and withdraw his request to the University to remove
recognition of the YSA.
Information ha3 previously been received from
to the effect that YSA members in Bloominr^ton were interested
in forming an SV/P branch. ,
Bureau (100-436291) (RM)
Indianapolis (100-5519) (Encl3. 2) (RM)
(1 - 100- ) (YOUNG SOCIALIST ALLIANCE)
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Further,. ^gpgHHP furnl she'd a 'letter on" 3/13/83;
reflecting that the iiational Leadership of. the YSA planne'ti s
..tojnake the BDC a nationwide organization to protest the ' :;;
"witch-hunt" at Bloomin^ton. Ftfll dissemination will be
made by separate letter; however, an additional copy of
material furnished by the source is enclosed for immediate
information of Indianapolis. '.". ''■:[ '.. '■■:'. ■ \.-'
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nature of "the YSA' which could be furnished authorities 'in- •'
Bloomington would have a disruptive effect :ia possibly
preventing the establishment of an SWP branch there and
Glowing the activity of the EDC. Indianapolis Is requested
to consider this and if feasible, submit specific recommendat
requesting Bureau authority to contact Mr. HOADLEY, sources.,
in the press or at the. University of Indianapolis on a -•-'?■'
confidential or possibly anonymous basl3. ■• .,,-• ..:,>; '.':•'■>>:«'■
gHl«£BhJi^te3iSte8b8f Indianapolis, "a copy of report'
of SA ^^ ^ ^^^pM^S ^^gp captioned "YOUNG SOCIALIST
ALLI Ai I C* " ' <?r [iTclTj. tea 1 b/ " b/ Z 2 , is enclosed. It is noted that
this identifies the national leaders of the YSA as SWP members
and sets forth other information regarding domination of the
YSA by the SWF. .
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SAC, NEWARK (100-1984) (P)
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To dato, there has been ao discussion within the
Newark SWP concerning any proposed changes In leadership of
the Party. It te suggested that when such discussion is held
S informants in the various SWP branches could propose that a
^ member or leader of his particular branch be considered for
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position of leadership. Newark inf<
^gg^^that the Newark SWP support _
b^^^^^^j for a position of leadership. XT each S\?P~~ branch
would acTTvoly support at least one candidate, there would
be more candidates than vacancies and competition and Jealousy
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i^as a member or alternate member of the Sw? National Committee
•Oas the result of a movement begun by informants, the position
A of the informants would be greatly enhanced within the Party
t£ and they would be in a position to furnish information concerning
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Reference is nade to Detroit letter 3-14-63.
The suggestion of the Detroit Office contained
in relet that ar.onymous letters be mailed to the two
factional groups within the Socialist Workers Party (SWP)
has been considered. It is felt that such anonymous
letters would not hove the desired over-all effect that is
sought in operations to disrupt the STVP.
In the event any information of a derogatory
nature comes to the attention of your office, suitable
recommendations regarding the utilization of such information
in a disruption program operation should be submitted*
m' v i l n J°. lincc tion with efforts to disrupt the SWP,
ilu sho i! lfJ consider the preparation of a leaflet which .
would bear the name of a committee having no connection
T 1 ^? ?5 y recognizable group for anonymous mailing to all
Individuals who are in any way associated with the minority
factions of the SWP. This leaflet would possibly point out
the advantages of the minority factions, the right of these
ractlons to be heard and represented and that each recipient
should do everything in his power to see that the minority
faction is not tripled into the ground by the dictatorial
crD hod ?*°? the SWP leadership in their dogmatic control of
onr policies.
nr*n«r.,«^ c % Yo !\ sho !? ld J? lvc careful consideration to the *
KS2!« a i l0 ?i.? f SUch 2 le ? f * et an <* su bmit its views to the
bureau In this regard. In the event such a leaflet is deemed
the draft of the leaflet should be submitted to the
consideration. Any suggestions should also be
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Conalderfag the present Detroit Office StfP informant
potential, the Detroit Office haa no specific rcco»mondatioa V
to .Improve informant coverage on a national basis using Detroit
measures;
The following is a reconacndatlon regarding disruptive
,«*, * *he report of 3A Bm^^^^f^ dated February 8.
1903, at Now xork, pagca 13 -19, outlines th o factio nal
developments in the 8tfP. Tula outlined that BBBBBm ot Detroit,
who woe a E * ft kercy|the mioorlty tendency and who h©d recently
•ado a trip to fil^pgB regarding the minority tendency, ropor tod
that the minority supporters would conduct their party assignments
completely and cooperate to tho fullest extent with tho SSP, This
caused disagreement bct*ocn tbc Wohlforth croup ond tho Robertson
group.
It is suzgostod that anor.ywoua letters could be
mailed membcra of tho Kohlforth group and the Robertson fcroup
to the effect that if thoy could not follow completely the
stated aims ond purposoa of the 6V/P that they should form : ' ■"
their own group. This right split the SnP into three groups.
subsc«iuently wos&ening it.
Also, It is suggested lhat if the contemplated
changes in SOT leadership are made and the potential candidates
are nocortaincd, that lotters could be written Co the potential
candidates and the. national headquarters containing derogatory
information pertaining to the candidates ond thereby cauaLn"
confusion regarding the new load or ship.
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Memorandum
TO
FROM
DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
date: 4/4/63
V| //lO W, NEWARK (100-46426) P
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY -~SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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Re Newark letter to Bureau dated 3/14/63, New
York letter to Bureau dated 3/15/63, Bureau letter to Newark
dated 3/27/63.
Prior to the raid of __ m _ m
New Jersey, by New Jersey state authorities/ great
precautions were taken to Insure that no Informants were
arrested or compromised as a result of the raid. Newark Is
of the opinion that the security of Bureau informants should
be car.ofuJ.ly considered before planning any action aimed at
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Discreet inquiries will be made to determine if ,
|the camp is in violation of local or state ordinances but I
.t is recommended that no action be taken against the camp
"itjl after the convention.
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• *%%;$& pidvised a Bureau Age
"bat both he and his wTie have been dee
daughter's behavior and acceptance of
husband. He stated they would like n owning better
the marriage and have her start again.
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_ His home has been described as an
estate, complete withewimming pool.
If Bureau authority is given to mail this letter,
necessary precautions will be taken to preclude the Bureau
being named as the sender. The letter will be mailed from
New York i
"Dear 14r.
"I think you should know a few things about the man
who your daughter is livi ng with. You no tice I said living
with and not married to. W<y>MM!l&%M)£M i s married, but not
to your daughter. Here are the facts:
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still married to
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New York City,
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address.
"Marriage license n umb er jgjjjjgLw as i
and BSBBm^s BBIHI Tne carriage was never perr^rmeu
and the license was never returned because this w ould have
«wfiwitf ■i i im < ii iM M? i au T i on hls P axt » And now you na ve M BJB
^ the namesake of Lenin, for an illegiTTiaate
•andson,
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he has all the rest. Perhaps you will want to discuss this
matter with your attorney or the state prosecutor who will
surely assist you in putting an end to this unholy alliance,
"A friend"
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^ /s Show ~Mi Id Interest
In riocialist Worker's Talk
By MARSHALL WILSON
A mild-voiced spokesman
of the Socialist Workers Par-
ry talked yesterday with a
well-behaved group of Bal-
lard High School pup n s
whose reactions ranged from
.boredom to mild interest.
Frank Krasnowsky, former
university reacher who now
is employed as a steelwork-
er, spoke of the depression
days of the 1930s, his own ™
Jitical education through he
writings of Karl Marx and
the^ betrayal" of the true
Marxist movement by the
Russians or the Stalin en.
A- J"?'" * Cr0wd fi«d
WhPrf Ud A t * aC J l * Vl|:CS nj °" 1
£hooI Forum lecture was
STRONG PROTESTS, pri-
ority from parents and pc-r-
sons outside the school dis-
I tnct had forced postpone-
ment of an earlier scheduled
Address by Krasnowsky.
Krasnowsky said he had
been taught that democracy
provides for "majority rule"
but also guarantees minority
groups the right to speak and
try to convince the majoritv c^-m-,* ..,- . n T" ' """"*"
.Krasnowsky said Marx's, 3 "" V '° f ' <!r< Pflrf / $ P C<! ^ Jesfcd .bout his rea' r.ecitia
criticism of democracy was — t: — -
that it was not ; democratic
enough. .
ruled, both economically and
politically, by a handful of
millionaires/* Krasnowsky
said. Go through Congress
with a fine-toothed comb and
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o f running .
bars Die wo
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working
making a successful cam-
paign for Congress.
"The Socialist Workers
Party h not subversive,"
Krasnowsky said.
Krasnowsky said that while
nis party opposed the inter-
vention of the United States
«| the Cuban revolution it
also opposed Russian inter-
vention in Hungary, Poland
and Last Germany.
said the cost
# public office
itng man from
Jl^Jni^In^^^e. ffe near fire ■ ££2HE -' n ,
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Jong to the people, and every
individual is entitled to a
decent standard of living.**
Krasnowsky spoke for
more than an hour.
** ed , what his party
would do if it were success-
nil in a Washington election,
Krasnowsky said among the
first things would be to push
lor a graduated income tax
and a 20-hour work week.
Don Flynn of the John
Birch Society is scheduled to
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Mr. Bi-!mnnt_
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Mr. K'Jm
Mr. S«f»v»ii*r
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Editor:
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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^^^^^ w Jersey. You soouAd, noivever, mai
scree t inquiries to determine If the camp io in
violation of local or state ordinances and when appropri-
ate make suitable recommendations for carrying out a
disruption program operation aimed at disrupting activities
of the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) at this camp. Such
an operation may possibly be put in operation much in the
same manner as the operation on 9/1/62 when agents of the
Alcoholic Beverage Control Division and New Jersey State
Police raided tho camp for selling liquor without ft
license*
sly irmll
a letter to _
who is living
:The detail i nclude*
Mr. 1 |could very possibly conclude that the Bureau
was in come way involved in the preparation of the communi-
cation, it being noted that an Agent cf your office has in .
the past contacted him. In additi on, gu ch an operation
would have little effect since Mr. ftff&^lgpjl la already
considerably upset concerning the activities of his daughter,
You should continue to give this program attention
land any suggestions should be submitted to tho Bureau for
consideration.
2 - Newark
(I - 100-45647)
(I - 100-40246)
1 - New York (100-146608)
such that
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RE: 'SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
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The possibility exists that the SWP owned and
operated ^^^^t^/^M i c ln violation of health V
ordinances in its operation and this matter Is being .; J V:/,
considered for a possible operation under this program. C- t -\HV\
Further consideration will be given upon receipt of ■'--'■ U' ''1-?.
information regarding any such violations, insuring that ■
Bureau Informants are fully protected.
In addition t<
:mous letter to ^
who is living w^
This anonymous letter wou
Ito take some positive acti on at
Tp between his daughter and
cause disruption of the SWP in Newark.'
the anonymous letter to be sent to Mr. ,™— ^«— .~«w*„*«^ ow ,
Information as marriage certificate numoers/addr esses and
other detail which would not normally be known to an ordinary
citizen. In view of this, their^y£gestion is being denied
coupled with the fact that Ur.QHHMs already considerably
disturbed concern lng his daug hter 1 sTTvi n ff without benefit of
clergy with m*™*"*™™--- — « ■»
provoking
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UNITED STATES GOVeM.^NT
Memorandum
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*?<*< : Mr. F. J, Baumgardner
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subject; SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
date: April 10, 1963
Toltoc _
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Conrad _
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. This program was initiated 10/12/61 by letter to offices
?KJHV ar fr * ranches of th * Socialist Workers Party (SW) within
SwS n7 t0 J eS# J*}* PUrp ° Se is t0 Cause disruption within the
r ^ make th f Public aware of the true nature of the SWP. The
»ES S« !^h r ^H d ° Ut ° n a selective basis and has no specific
ablv i?fJS2 5 er P'°e r ;». The case load has not been appreci-
TheJa fr^n t ^ d n ° A P ntS are assi * ned ful1 time to the program.
There are no known weaknesses. **».»•
Bureau wi
operation
by the e
operated
and arres
beverages
the SWP.
serving a
+t L oper ? tlons under the program must be approved by the
th specific instructions issued in each instance where an
is authorized. The over-all value of the program is shown
1 JJ£mJ Ll!£ L ving the SWP owned and
i , , , , , i I i I -y wrpa^^ ^ New Jersey. The raid
.uL! ir B at this camp io? selling alcoholic
without a license caused considerable disruption within
A review and analysis of the program discloses it is
useful and worthwhile purpose.
RECOMMENDATION :
on the hlrrMv 1 L?^ r ?? gly K re ? 0mine 5 aed that this Program be continued
?h« n^ 6 M? v Ctive basis Under whlch lt ls currently operating,
Ind P In g th^ It J* rc 7r aluated and ^-examined on an annual bas?l
?n Jii the jneantime, the program will be carefully supervised and?
they^ifrCe bSuSES"™ i S P r el i Cd indlcatln * ^ingeS are necessary,
tney will be studied, analyzed and appropriate recommendations made.
100-436291
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Memorandum to Mr. Sullivan
RE: ^SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
. /DISRUPTION PROGRAM
100-2436291
STAI
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DETAILS L
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and analysl^c/cnnt^n^ 6CtS f ° rth the ^sults of the review
evaluaUonVLe^rogram £sfu? an<1 " "—Nation and re!
1. Origin
larger S^LI StiK^L^Jt'SA " 10 - ^^ "* .
2. Purpose
and make the puwL^arToi ^he^r.T S % dlsru P" on °* the SW»
fuuxxc a^are of the true nature of the SWP.
3. Scope
Pating in ^ ^r^xl^ll^ ^ M «Vj»^« «• partici-
occasion arises. offices participating when the
4. Tie I n With Other Programs
There is no specific tie in with other programs.
5. Case Load
with the over-aU r i„vesfieatioi S o? r ^ ra ^ re handled ln conjunction
are hein g handled. ^con^X^f S^ElTS £ SSL"
6 « Magnitude
are assignlS'fuU^me' 3 SS^iSn" ! * lnU ?? basls and n ° Personnel
course^ XrX nvestigaUon ofthfs^? ^he^ost l lt*Zl l09 " dUrln * *5<L
been estimated and there aonear^ tA kI „ f ! he P ro S r ^ haa-ITever
its limited area of op r fl on r °i^ f n'-T t0 d ° SO in vl f* of
be negligible, aeration. it is felt that any such cost p|uld
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RE: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
HSKUPTION PROGRAM
100-436291
eakn esses
There are no known weaknesses,
8. Administrative Controls
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All operations under the program must be approved at the
Bureau. The program is closely followed and supervised and, in
addition, during regular inspections of field offices Bureau
inspectors review and comment regarding the program during the
security survey which is conducted in connection with field
inspections,
9. Adequacy and Currentness of Instructions
All instructions regarding this program are issued by the
Bureau in each specific instance. There are no written instructions
in the Manual of Instructions or other Bureau manuals.
10. Over-all Value
j+u c .. During the past year we have had 12 suggestions submitted
with 6 being approved. Approval of 2 other suggestions is being
held in abeyance as it was felt that the timing was not proper.
The remaining 4 suggestions were turned down. The over-all value of
"i bv the raid on the SWP owned xuKL^yjerated
New Jersey, oD^WEBby New Jersey
;ate Police ana agents oX the new Jersey Alcoholic Beverage Control.
It had been determined that alcoholic beverages were being sold at this
camp without a license. As a result of the raid, four individuals have
been indicted by a grand jury, including the owner of record and the
manager of the camp. Court action is currently pending. Considerable
disruption was caused among the SWP members and leaders since this raid
was carried out when considerable activity was in progress at the camp.
Additional operations are being formulated to cause further disruption
of SWP operations.
11. Contemplated Action
^£—i^=» re-examination and re-evaluation of this program indicates
that rt is serving a useful and worthwhile purpose. The prograishould
be continued and further re-examination and re-evaluation will Be made
on anl annual basis. Close supervision will be afforded in the Aeantime
so thfet any necessary changes may be studied and appropriate recom-
mendations made. .. \
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DATE: 4/12/63
... DIRECTOR, FBI 100-436291 RM
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS - swp
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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Re NY let to Bureau, 3/14/63.
For Information of Chicago and Philadelphia, relet suggested that
the Indianapolis Division consider the feasibility and submit ■■■
recommendations for Bureau authority to make available public ; :
source information concerning the true nature of the Young
Socialist Alliance in the Bloomington area through the press or
sources at Indiana University on a confidential or possibly
anonymous basis. It vas also s uggested that India napolis consider
requesting authority to contact <BBEl^^BHI |concerning this
since HOADLEYis the Prosecuting Attorney at Bloomington, Indiana,
vho has publically stated he vould call a local grand jury to '
investigate the activities of the YSA on the campus of Indiana / /
University (IU) .
Information has previously been received from ^
effect that YSA members in Bloomington, Indiana, are
in forming a Socialist Workers Party branch (SWP).
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Chicago ( £nO •
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Biiefly, the present sltratloa at Itf, Rlocaington, Indiana, £eg&n
r : J»|th the formation of Che Stix feftfc Council Fsir Plsy fo r Cuba ,V .' -^
slttee (SC7PCQ' i» 1961 by ff W^P^ 3^jSPS^J§!9- who is
a member of the 5VP in Hew lorlc c/t/J T 15T^?TKsecurlty '-' '
Indeg. in 10/62, formation of a YSA group at IU was pushed by**
™^v?!io ia now attending the Trsteky School at Mountain : .
Jprlng (JI^p, Washington, N#» Jersey, and Is being considered for .
the Security Index.
On 10/24/62 »■ I'-nd i&fc-nbers of the YSA ££d SCFFCC, forced an'
"Ad Hr,5 Cca^itte* to Oppose U. 5. Aggressicn," and participated
In a march to protest the U. S. blockade cf ft&a. About eleven
people participated id the aarch aic.d ahout csie fcW°i*mmd students
opposed the marchers, Dvxing one fist f H:\tj4ntfnatudent and a
student were arrested by the local police "for disorderly conduct
and the nonstudent was later emerged with assault. The YSA was
later rei^& nlzed b y IU as «a official caipua organ ization7"~
12/19/C2; ^ —
In 2/63, Prosecutor HOADLZY, who had just taken office after a
• recent election in 1/63, advised the local tfce^apapers he was dis-
. missing the chargea against th* persona arretted during this
demonstration, and would call a local grand jury to investigate
the activities 'of the YSA and the SCFFCC for possibly "inciting
to riot" during this demonstration. He later announced to the
newspapers that he might make this a test case v&d+T the Indiana
Subversive Activities Act, *
v The Bloomington Defense Committee vaa formed by numbers, of the
YSA to ur^e the students and faculty of IU to oppose "fejadley'ft
Witch Hunt," and called
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offics eittcte his ' eleaiitftt to the politics c>f Frcfl&cutor Ira
B loosing ton,
Liaisca with officials cf Itf 1* all Bureau OAfcSera Is excellent
&?id it Ig fv.lt th&t a&y £?,<:> rnr.«tlcc: fur-d*hel ca £h«3 through ■"
It la felt that &:iy public &cur«s information soa-s-eraisig the YSA
. which ^ould be furbish ed la this m*a&er wmld B&t.er tally assist
IU In legally vitfcirtvtag official recognition of the YSA by.
IU. It la further felt that If this official recognition ca-uld
be vitfcdrjrai, the &rg-«&i&fi&loft vouli be disrupted aad lose Its
major impetus at the beginning of the B/?oet *ca£«2lc year. It'
is believed that the or&saizstloa vill become inactive during the
sujKcer sesaios Blase its It&de.ra will lesve Blooming toa for thtt
period.
Aa a further e'ig£e«tioa, it is aoted ^^^^^ ^^^^ § ^^P an 10
student of Journalism, contacted the bIoo'S] '5g t c *A KA to a &k for
a^y possible Info ratios. coaae?!£Ln.g the YSA aad the SCFPCC sfter
the 10/24/62, demonstration al-nxse he vaa drtlng research for &n
. "la dep?;h" report paper *3i.ch h-e v»s pr.tp.tr lag on th««e or ga a- .'.
I%«£t4ag. He >?aa toli at eh£« tic* thsS the rai could furbish no
< information along th?.e« Hue a butt v*a asked if he lztt*nded to '
Joi* either orgftsicatica or iaeerricu the officers of either
crgral ratios, during this research. He stated he vould at least
irtt*^&*iv Roxe of the people involved iz>. the deacft&tratic-a
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hlTjoin the organizations if it would suit
tted if he obtained any in forma, j j <va dor**. *m\ n 1
would JEumieh It to the FBI.
t purpose,
the orsanii
ition,
_ ... M M He did ^
interview two persons involved in the demonstfcatioa aad ^liaSarily
furniehjdigformation concerning these interviews. In view of: ,<•;
this, ( Jwas not considered for development as a PSI. •*".' ■'-..'. ",■;■:
[has been very cooperative and it is believed he would
cooperate with the Bureau on a confidential basis. Since he has
conducted some research on his cr,m in these matters, he is in a
position to state that he lias obtained much public source
information. „••. «■
Review of report of SA fe^^ ^ fe ^ ^^S^Bi^a at NY, dated
10/30/62, entitled, "YOUNG SOCIALIST POUNCE 9 IS-SWP,"
reveale d faf orma tion, on page 28, that the public press in NYC
stated ^3 ^j^^ ^^ was the SWP candidate £or th e office- of
On page 50 of this report it was stated I^^^^^ ^^KM^ Na tlona 1
Chairman of the YSA epoke at Temple Unive r si ty ," "hi lade lphia ,
Pennsylvania, o.a 10/2/62. The 10/4/62, issue of "Temple
£££ity News" contained a writeup of the speech made by
~™)and questions and answers cll s cu ^ o gd during the question-
fg period following hie speech, fa^pgflgj^jjfrgp « quoted as slating '
it if the U. S, had intervened in the Hungarian uprising, fthe'v;
would have sided with Russia. Re also stated, "I would Jsupport
planned economy of the Soviet Union."
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.« suggested that public source iMronratlcnV a-JcL «e the'*?';
meaticced i.a above repo '"Jfc anSttrf •**. .ft* j££^ 6-jflX^^-J>bl<LjO tiift ' '.
. >rifcies cf IU as.d/or to BMBfS a 5 cn^idkiti* Oasis. '•■:.'■
This^*:eri*l cculd be used by 10 • tajjjg^gr^iTrSSaSfiloa of '*■'"?*
the orgsaissatiaa. If furbished to ell^g i}: i* bellied he would'
write a letter to tie editar of the "Xxl&azm Daily Student" the •*'
campus se-vspiiper At Ttf, eetti&g forth this public source material.
It is furthtr believed that the NYj HI; 'rod CC Divisions would
have other public source materiel co&c&rai&g tL-s Y3A which could
be used in a disrupt; tea program in this &a-j£:«'?«
The NY, FH> and CG Division Are request* i to review their files
cc^cemi^g public source information of the YSA e^d its ..- ■'■;]
officer© e^d expeditiously a£*dee the Bureau of the context of * ■
such mat* rial*
Each Division should Attempt t/> cbtsin original clippings or, if
not arveiiiblsp furaiith specific date of issue, title of paper,
And page number p with the description of the content , in the
event Bureau authority ia given to us* of this ir_forttatioa a 3 a ■
disruptive tactic of the YSA ead the possible formation of an
SWP bras.ch *t Blcoroiagtos. It is noted that if this public
. source information is uaed, specific data, a^d the original *
clipping, if Available p would protest against any public liable
claims, *
It is requested that the Bureau coagide? the suggestions eet forth
herein ar.d grams Bure&u authority to the I^disj-apclis Division to
contact IU officials with public courc e . jg J" f ■ £ & * t- leg for possible i
use irt withdrawing recognition, cd to W ^^^ ^ ^ ^ff f^r- a possible (
"letter to the editor" as eet forth, ca * confidential basis, •; .
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Seattle Students
Hear Socialist
In Seattle, 135 pupils of Ballard
High School overflowed the stu-
dent activities room to hear Frank
Krasnowsky explain the program * ,\
of the Socialist Workers Party. Yj f .*V>.' !'.
The talk was sponsored by the -'■ *— '-
Ballard High School Forum, a O ■< I;
student group which Invites .' ' ^ '
speakers of all viewpoints. The
Forum originally had scheduled a
debate between Krasnowsky and ^.^
Don Flynn of the John Birch So-
ciety. Flynn begged off, and sep-
arate meetings were scheduled.
Flynn and other Birchites there-
upon launched a campaign to >
bar the SWP representative
from speaking. Principal Peter
Schnelter bowed to the Birehlte
pressure and canceled Krasnow-
sky's talk. But the public outcry
against this suppression of free
speech reached such proportions
that Schncllcr rescheduled the
SWPer's talk.
Krasnowsky, who Is a steel-
worker, told the youthful audi-
ence about the depression of the :
1930s and how he had become
convinced by Marxist writings of
the need and desirability of a so-
cialist society. He also explained
how Stalinism had been a betrayal
of the Russian Revolution and So-
cialist ideals.
"The United States Is ruled,
both economically and politically,
by a handful of millionaires,^ he
told the deeply interested audi-
ence. "Go through Congress with
a fine- toothed comb and you
won't find a real representative
of the working class."
The speaker said that the SWP
believes that the "means of pro-
duction should belong to the peo-
ple, and every Individual is en-
titled to a decent standard of liv-
ing." He pointed out that the SWP
opposed U.S. interventio n , <n fnh ji
iOTU lud^opposed Soviet interven-
tion in Hungary.
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W.lril 19 1963
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Washington Poet and _____
Times Herald
Waehtnqton Daily News __
Evening. Slar ___________ _
York Herald Tribune _____
York Journal-American .
York Mirror ___________
York Daily Newe
York Poet
New York Tlmee _
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^SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
• INTERNAL SlXURITY - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
;■ Reurlct 4/12/63. "''-"'■
+ ~ **t * ?t is not believed desirable tn fnmicii i no^,^.,
!? ?£f ic if ls 2 f In ? lana diversity or BSEBSHD student
at this time for the purpose of disrupH^ScWfRcs of the
STJSiV^ Yon ? SoclfliSt Alliance° f (YSA) f
•riJif «2 • * recent publicity and controversy involving the
rllJli^ ° s J udcn l w £o allegedly is a YSA member. Offices
1 - Chicago
1 - New York (14660S)
1 - Philadelphia
NOTE ON YKM.flffg
Indianapolis in re
furnished to
student, w
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to
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and _
concerning tiie - T5A at
furnishing information to
*~ give him information to allow the university
of YSA. Indianapolis suggests giving the infor
a journalism student with the expectation that
would expose YSA in the campus newspaper.
is
cog-
to
n9Prftt , c J5 e state prosecutor recently arrested o student on
narcotics charges who he claims was a YSA member. This matter
has been debated hotly in the press with the allegation that the
state attorney's reason for the arrest was to discredit the
fcUaent and YSA.
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Letter to Indianapolis
RE: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
LjjOO-436291
NOTE ON YELLOW rnntlninwlg
It is not believed that
chance of becoming embroiled
by furnishing information to
or a ^ student of the University and
to disseminate public source information
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Memorandum
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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
SAC, NEW YORK (100-145608) (P)
date: 4/19/63
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SOCIALIST .WORKERS PARTY
IS-SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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ReBulet 3/28/63.
The Bureau requested in relet that the NYO consider
the preparation cf a leaflet for anonymous mailing to all
individuals in any way associated v/ith the minority factions
of the SWP. *
Such a leaflet, claiming that the minority was being
unfairly treated by the majority leadership of the SWP, could
possibly have a disruptive effect on recipients. In the
.opinion of the IIYO, however, it will be difficult to circulate
from the
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g-j SWP, and further, even the Party leaders do not know every """7
£ I. individual adhering to the minority's point of view. Aside //
rj-froa the Bureau, it is probable that only one or two of the f
g>l minority faction leaders can establish the identity of all their !|'i
«\* supporters and; even these leaders cannot be aware of current
. .-. — rr~- ~ v»4.v^ >-»*_«» ureoc Acuucia (.auiiui, ue aware oi current S5- :
uk^-, address of air these individuals. It is noted that with the - :.' ' i i
3^ SWP in general'! last names, residences and employments are for. ill*!.
^T^ the most part kept in confidence. -tL& \'; ;
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A,- " 3as< ^ on the above, it is the conclusion of the NYO that} •-'
nailitig purporting to come from a fictitious committee ''-**>.
ich went to many of the minority supporters would point to the i^V. '
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a ma
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Bureau as the "source and indicate the extent of our informant
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itfiS proposed that an anonymous letter to a minority faction*^.'*
leader encouraging him to undertake a split may produce -. . ',.-•*'.'
results disruptive to the SWP/.- ''■..' ".-..'■
•//>-" .'" / '/•''.': .0 f the two minority leaders, Jhflfcag||SiS||6ffi ha s - . .'„; ■ "■:■ ' :.v
setj forth a*' policy of 'following .party discipline and running. :'■;*:. ■:"
*" " " te ndency openly on a. f e forme s t ba s i s ..in. the SWP . ... . • ";?■ v>;: i ;-,'■■; '■
ori the other hand* advocates a more radical ' .'■."■, '''■'•'
course and appears more apt to incline toward a break with the
Party. _A letter 1 directed to him as quoted below could encourage
to take more drastic action against the SWP leadership:
!=#
^■^■'. ; -.'"Dear Hfe >• v -. '.':,;.■■■ , ': ?■' ■■ ;■■■ ■;.■:! -- ,■.';'•■' ".*■/.■-■.'■; ^-■/■ : -
■#£?• Y->?.< ••■ 7^' : -: • '.:-,- '• . - '■; k. :v- V * ; ■■ #-> '■>' ■"('■- -7. ? • V:V ' : - - ! < :;' - ' fc V ; ^:W
; — v y 1>J V : l i * ' " y J "** '''"■' * ' ■ -I am wr i t i ng t h i s a ho nymo u s 1 y b eca u s e , . a 1 1 hough ■':*"; '•■•:'.
,:>*;yi.Vi" viewing' myself in political sympathy with your, struggle I »'■.;■■:.■;/...
.■.'*>•- hesitate to commit myself and risk losing all organizational.
affiliation whatsoever. This may seem cowardly on my part but, .
there are many like me who disagree with the SWP majority yet
do not care to risk loss of membership by openly espousing a
._„/,,. minority view. From the recent undemocratic even dictatorial,
«%*-?V'.'.* behavior of the majority there -is no doubt in. my mind they are-. --.„';
proceeding to an ouster of you and your followers, probably at .'..,.
,: the' convention. . , ".'- ;.' ; ;.....- ■■=.■;.. .■-■^'.•v.'._.. - .--;■.-.'. :\ y • : ' : .*-" : ; ■; l-.^\. -K""
'm
"I am convinced that if y6u made your break final "and'
announced your intention of consolidating your group into a
separate organization, you would find many like me who would join.
The strategy of timing in such a move can best be judged by
you but surely it is better to found an organization with a
stated program before being drummed out of the SWP for some phony
'violation of Party discipline* and from the personal view of
people like me it would offer us a 'political home* rather than the
status of pariah -in the eyes of the dogmatic SWP majority.
"Sincerely,
*■;.*/. >..V
;v
A Friend"
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' • * 1 v; iH.k e made on commercially purchased stationery and eveEy!-^'
y* fcaution taken to assure that. the Bureau cannot t?e ''* '
:■:'.':' f identified' as the source, .*. . •
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Director, FBI (100-430291) - r f S
April 25, iSoZ
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SOCIALIST TORKEBS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - SffP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM ,
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l"ol*oo
iWInoal
EeNYlet 4/19/63 in captioned matter and NKairtel
4/19/63 concerning tho contemplated sale of fountain Spring
Camp.
The suggestion submitted in rcfcren<
communication to send an anonymous letter to J
a minority faction leader within the Socialist Wor leers Varty
(SWP), is appreciated. It is felt, however, that such an
operation would not fulfill the objective of causing
widespread disruption within the StfP. Therefore, this
sucgestion is being held in abeyance pending further explo-
ration of operations aimed at disrupting the SWP on a larger
scale.
In connection with tho above. New York should
explore tho possibility of disrupting the obtaining of a
site for the forthcoming 7/18-21/63 convention which is now
to be held somewhere in New York City. Every effort should
be made to determine the location of this convention and, in
the event some disruptive operation is possible, suitable
re commend at ions should be submitted for approval.
Now York should also make a determination as to
which members of tho minority factions within the SWP could
logically receive an anonymous mailing along the lines
suggested in Bulct of 3/23/63. Views of the New York Office
should also bo furnished concerning the possibility of
sending such an anonymous communication to SWP headquarters.
In connection with referenced Newark alrtel, Newark
should advise whethor any public notico whatsoever has been
~jLX$ n rc 2a r din« the sale of Mountain Spring Camp, tfashin&toji,
ew Jorsey. In tho event this Is public information, reJcom-
mondatlons under captioned program Bhould be submitted flor
consideration in preparing an article further exposing 3he
truo nature of the camp.
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TPR:nw?|
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- 1 RE: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
\-rf DISRUPTION PROGRAM
"60-436291
■:"«Sfcr.
NOTE ON YELLOW :
Bulet of 3/28/63 suggested that New York consider
the preparation of a leaflet pointing out the advantages of
the SWP minority factions and the right of these factions
to be heard and represented. It was suggested that such
a leaflet could be mailed anonymously to members of the.
minority factions aimed at causing disruption at the
forthcoming convention of the SWP. Although New York's
suggestion has merit, it is not felt the desired widespread
disruption could be obtained.
The Mountain Spring Camp is owned and operated by
the SWP which has been designated pursuant to Executive Order
10450. Newark advises that the sale of the camp is possibly
a direct result of a raid carried out on the camp as the
result of an operation under this program. The raid conducted
9/1/62 was based on violations of New Jersey liquor control
laws. "
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, , rol labia information
acvis©d SA ■ p<m 4/19/63 that
Fowaxk BB7a75KT3?5f^iacouncoa on
^ityit'W-T^XZ XP\iS2 GVP ^ at ^onftl Convontion will bo Mid •> .'. /-A'^.^,:-
:^v:;;AvJaly 1?>-U t 1^3, ©caowhero in Hew York Cltf •'■■■■ .•■-v' ; ^.->-
- . - *^ oald ho would not go Into d©ta|la bnt «ouatainT5?SK^V^^-^'-^ V: '
. r ^8A^2? w "° »o?14><* ** into details bnt Moutrtain'SorSS^ v '" ^ "^^
"■^S'S^f *v "1 ^ The informant stated that' he la of thV opinion "*'- '/"'^T'" ''
:Sh»w. that the cnap lo being cold as a direct result of the •••■■"<■-' -
%Ut\ \ ral 5 conda cted at tho cawp by **w Joraoy ntato authorities* f .
^<,- IS 2° •'** /w « Ho explained that tho cwap operated in seclusion h
^2%&3' for MBy yeara, but tho raid haa brought it oat into tho '/ ... c -
i;?^'<l»o nod focueod attention upon it. Tho inforaant la of T '• '$W$ : £':.**
"SiiSmU ^ t ??. < ? 1 !fi <m that tn< > 6wp Icadorehip oxpocta that a<*o raids'.!:^ : -^
-feS^fci Iii l -*£ x ? w , llnd u wlxl ** cxtrooely difficult to coBduot'^-V?^'"'""'
>sb*T-c$ ••--•• BW activities at tho caop. •«* V 'k • • ^•'>-. r -;,,;^; w-^^-.^^v^^^^- i
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3'BSTo Thla nattor la boins cicely folloyod and tho " ;^f V
-J- 9 S2 P ur <»« »»<> Hew Yorfc will bo advieod of any portinont ■' 'K' '-'-*V'- V
'4-rt'fcH lnforuatlon rocolvod, • - t ".-... — ^
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ii. - *«* tha fivp win no longor to ablo to ©par**© it. Ha btated ,v :>
$S :; 'V. that tho Trot aky School, vbioh'ia now la - Bojeslon, will bo th»i -& '
«-?■: ;?rl;^t>o»aioa to » how at tountaia spring cuap^'.- v-v;.>.v--.W.A #f- f
3£f '"DELETED COPY SERT U3* , KYcC'C V*' rfgggk* " " ' " ; . '^' '^^ ? *%&*%?*
■:. : >i>'.cr i'^rOR RELEASE TO K'JLIHTIFFS IN
ftv?^ ■•;';"■ swp civil suitjwt ixttur
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
MffM E A N D U M
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: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291) DATE; 5^2.-^J7
C J CHICAGO ( 65-645 )
SUBJECT: ^SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
RelPlet to Bureau dated April 12, 1963.
A rovlew of Chicago flies has been ma.de In an effort
to obtain public source material suitable ta the purposes out-
lined in relet. The only items located which might be amenable
to tht* suggestion of Indianapolis are the following;
Rights
vice"
Br&ncif
nortec
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tftO r JuUi.
J.S fpOK
boi.*.'.«w;
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1) A one-pago
and National Secui
ould be given by
.,? the Socialist
.»■ Un iversity. Cui
a former Poo
with tiic Army, '9
i.d the charges *ga.
i nt Rvc^ovelt. J !
r.ored by the Root-*
"The views cxr-r*«
i--. expression of
th
ca
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in.
he
ve
se
row?, way leaflet captioned, "Democratic
vhich act>o*i.ices that "a Marxist
"Organizer of the Chicago
i«;i*JTO'ty M en December 3, (1962), at
go, room 426, The leaflet states
velt University student, in hi 3 tour
-55, was classified as a "security
fit him involved faculty members ar.d
leaflet ladle » t£-s fchit the meeting
It University **5A sad states at the
1 jr.re. X'.'t. tho;=e ■cf R;,:-3€vfclt University
- rfifrvs cf tfce riirg Socialist Alliance."
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(l-l(JO-i334V9)(ySA)
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T-100 121^) (YSA)
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12 MAY 6 1003 l>j
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This item was furnished by HSU Son December 3)
1962,-and is located in CGfile 100-3 6519-1A (66) , Although this .,
item was furnished by an informant, it was available and dis-
tributed to the general public particularly around Roosevelt
University and, in this sense, it is felt that the leaflet
might be construed as public source material.
2) A folder-type leaflet entitled, "Socialist Seminar
Weekend," subcaptioned "Marxism in Today's Wcrld." It states
that the SffP and the YSA invites the recipient to attend a
week end at Debs Hall, 3737 Woodward (Detroit, Michigan), February
15-17, (1963). It sets forth the entire schedule of speakers
for the week end , which included:
Midwest Organizer, YSA
Graduate Carleton College
Candidate for Ph.D. in
Economics
Organizer, SWP, Chicago"
This i
was furnished by
is
twined in CGfile 100-36519-1A(70) and
in February 12, 1963. It is believed
that this leaflet Ws distributed to the general public especially
in tho Detroit area and, in this sense, might be construed as
public source material. If any additional information concerning
this leaflet is desired, it is suggested that the Detroit Office
be contacted.
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MAT IW COITlOM
«*A OIN. MCO. M>.
UNITED STATES GfP>NME.\T
Memorandum
DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
SAC, NEW YORK (100-l466o8)
date; 5/7/63
subject:
O
SOCIAHSTJWORKERS PARTY-
is-swp
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
soci/^nT WiRKr** IW.
the Jt*o
PC meet!
Jersey,
camp as soon
camp, which
has cut down
make money,
vacationers
the camp sin
5/6/63, iHslHa9 wno na3 burnished reliable
In the past, advised that according to f. ; J
a National Committee member of the SWP,. '
Committee (PC) of the SWP voted at the 5/3/63
o r.ell Mountain Spring Camp, WasrTlngton, New
related that the Party Is selling this
a3 possible Inasmuch as the recent raid on the
stopped all sale of liquor at this location,
erably on the ability of the camp to
stated that the usual visitors and
at this location no longer desire to frequent
ce liquor Is no longer available.
added that the 1963 National Convention
of the SV/P was not scheduled at the camp Inasmuch as the
camp Is being sold as soon as possible.
Above for information.
DELETED CO Y SUIT USA, WYC,
FOR RELEASE TO I '.AIIITlrYS IN
SWP CIVIL S'JITVBY LLT7LR
DATED-KBATlJ* «« *ILEP //
IN 100-16 (SiVP KAIM FILS ).<■/" fn/j*
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Date: 5/14/63
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AIRMAIL
(Priority or Method of Moiling)
• •
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-3-104-47)
FROM: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (100-42399) __ f —
R£: COMMUi-.'IST PARTY USA
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
IS - C ; , J I I
The following is a proposed anonymous letter /o
.£ be sent to the National Office of the Student Peace Union,
^ :T "In the interest ox insuring that the Student
■;;J Peace Union at San. Francisco State College dees not become
labeled
ic •+■
^£ chapter on campus has been taken over lock, stock and barrel
f\\^y tnQ Trotskyites. They make no secret of their membership
n £j ' in tne Youn 2 Socialist Alliance and in their affiliation with
Iji3H3 t ^} e Socialist V/orkers Party in San Francis no. At th* n^ ^nt
h io tine things have come to such a state that
j> p o our former Chairman, at our last meeti
ting on tne otn
*1 til r^A * —
: cc \ en t in the sponge feeling that it was useless to try to work
;S/jmh with the following who openly recruit for the YSA on campus:
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"■■ "Through the machinations of the above we" receive ^'vi-''"
'publicity, but J^hewronn kind , when an individual from New'KS^,
York City, one * ■ appeared at our meeting on the' '/";k t.
2nd of this montn^in^sought applicants for trips to C\iba':?r'Mf i
.by students this summer to be paid by Castro's government." ^ ";",';,
,'; and in' violation of U.S .' passport regulations. While U.S.'-.-';';'/.
policy in this respect may be wrong, the SPU is not the -'.-• ': ; C*'
place to raise this type of issue. - The individuals mentioned -v
have been prominent in the Fair Play for Cuba Committee' on "-;.--. v
campus and evidently intend to use SPU for a forum on whatever,
issue they please. ■',■•-. ■■
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Whether the National Office can do anything about
this situation is something I don't know but I feel you ' y.
should be aware of it. JLij-^l° t feel that washing your . '"',.■? - :
hands of the problem as g 9 has done is the proper '--^
r.;/ 4 ": ;. solution and for that reasonsfnce I intend to stay in the ''■'
■/•'.>' group and fight to preserve thejj^son for its existence, /•'.
■ I prefer to remain anonymous. Q Scan furnish you with "•
''■;•' '" any particulars you may desire." '"•
-.■/":./ The Bureau is requested to expeditiously authorize
■..)'".;] the sending of this letter since the situation is current ,,■■
;';." : '.at this time as reported by various sources of this office
=•",'/'■..■, and it^is felt that the letter would lose some of its ••.;■:'./
* V,/;/;.. effectiveness- if it were delayed unduly, ... "■■■'', .J/i'
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UNTIED STATES gAeKNMENT
Memorandum
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subject:
DIRECTOR, FBI (100-M36231)
date: 5/7/C3
GAC, MV-il YORK (100-14GG08)
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SOCIALIST './ORKliRS PARTY (CWP)
IS-Sl/P
DISRUPTION PROGRAM "
ReBulet to i'ew York dated »}/25/P3«
The Bureau has been advised that the site of the
1963 SV/P national Convention will be at the Empire Hotel,
Kew York City. The NYO is presently checking out background
re the hotel management. Assuming a cooperative management wc
will principally be concerned with obtaining the maximum
information re the convention. In the event of a hostile
management disruptive operations will be considered and
recommendations made to the Bureau as requested by relet.
members
receive
Relet also requested the IIYO to determine which
of the minority factions within the SWP could logically
an anonymous mailing.
^
It is believed that mail should not be directed to
anyone whose address is not available publicly. A survey
has therefore been made of current Hew York telephone directorie
and it has been found that of the 10 known members of tie
faction the following are listed in the phone book:
under her maiden name of
Jicw York City.
Bew York City
Kew York City //, \/
f- '?)-• Bureau (100-^36291)" (RM)
( \, « l,y- New York (100-14G608)
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RFC- 91
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' 13 MAY l<(ig63 :
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?[■'■ Of the known or suspected adherents of the ■" . -'■':-";■''•■'
WOHLFORTH faction numbering.il, the following are listed". ■ •$ ■; ■
in the phone book: /
A {-."■' '■•'-• ■"* '■■■
:*'"^^'Vjir ';*;.v ^ .New York City :./Aj! - >;•' ; \"J ' ",.{!'; ' v » 1 /.' >v' > -*.'■'' •':'•:;■!':'■ -V' i ■'■■;':
Baysidc, Hew York
It is felt that any anonymous mailing should be
restricted to the above minority members, /-..-. -..-.,.,
♦-■-.. j
j -
-,*Hy
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/ <■■•;..: -t.
.■•-■,.> . .-* There is' some" question j hov/ever, as to how Y r: >- - ./.'!-.*"
widespread we could expect the disruption to be in, the SWP. ; -.\
if, assuming maximum effectiveness, a few minority members V""
receive an anonymous mailing. Based on past experience, no
communication is apt to cause any of these individuals to
renounce Trotskyism. Since each side is already accusing
the other of "unprincipled" activities the most that could
be expected would be. to exacerbate the already .raw nerves ....
exposed when one faction clashes' with the other. " ' *„ /■*•; •* *' /'■_
" ? .-' Upon serious consideration the NYO has 'doubts .that :.
much could Le said to a minority follower against the SWP'"'--' ; »
majority which would increase his wrath sufficiently to have
a major disruptive effect. """ T
The !!Y0 considers that an anonvmous communication to
SVJP headquarters as suggested in relet might be more effective
since it would get to the hands of the leadership, those in a
position to take serious action. With the goal of engendering
a s nl i t ji^,tUlg, r g g X y l ■ mimm m mi ifi r ■ s Ji if^ a G - ne following might be
imply i ngsof trie s s 1 1 idea 1 ^i g w i t iTcl i ss i S en t members:
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"As one who left the Party in the 'big split of
1953' ,. please let me tell you what a laugh I get over the ■
^alliance of 19 6 3 ■ . - I havejjgcenj^v^earned that : - .•'V../ > . <
is a real, buddy with Q^gQggg9 and. they share", ;,'. :s
r line that ' s about , stealing the rarty out; from, under . : -..
"you. ' 'This is really ironic when you think back- to the. '■'*. •■'•'+i?y .-*(>? *-*\
Cochranite minority of 10 years ago. The Cochranites were '
forced out of ths Party because they had a different point of
view and exchanged a few of these with Pablo. This was supposed
to rid the SWP of "unprincipled wreckers*. So where are we
a decade. after the big purge. You're getting shoved around by a
-■ minority group of punks a ^aliQ_ca n ' t compa re with the knowledge % '■■/■j:
'•and/ yes, principle of fjf &ffi Aj, K§SB «and- their minority £;*, ■'*;*'■ '[fi-- : -
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Party, Parrel 1',' I am glad'I am out," I" look - forward to. "-■'■"-.■■ ;. : \:'... ; ,-^-
'laughing on the outside 1 next time I meet my new minority "
friend and hear more about your troubles.
An Old Timer"
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5/17/63
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letter. This communication should be typed on commercially
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"~ Tnormally receives his mail. Every precaution should
>c taxen to insure that the Bureau does not becoae kno*n
as being responsible for this communication.
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completed and furnish any tangible results promptly.
NOTE ON YELLOW ;
See nemo, Bauragardner to Sullivan, dated 5/16/63,
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DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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The Sail Francisco Office by airtel dated 5-14-63 captioned
"Communist Party, USA, Counterintelligence Program, IS - C° requested
authority to anonymously mail a letter to the National Office of the %
Student Peace Union (SPu) 6029 South University Avenue, Chicago,
Illinois, pointing out that the SPU at San Francisco State College
has been taken over by the Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) and will
be labeled as a left wing group. The YSA is the youth affiliate
of the'Socialist Workers Party (SWP) which has been /designated
pursuant to Executive Order 10450.
V- The SPU is a national student p3acc organization which
in November, 1962, claimed to have 20,0Ca members organized into
250 chapters and affiliates at colleges and high schools throughout
the Nation. The SPU believes that "war can no longer be successfully^
used to settle international disputes and that neither human freedom 2
nor the human race itself can endure in a world committed to
militarism." According to the Chicago Office, all persons who hold g
leadership positions in the SPU are strongly anti-Soviet and 3
anticommunist.
The purpose of this anonymous letter is to cause the SPU 8
chapter at San Francisco State College to lose its charter. The o
letter would point out that this chapter which started out with j*j
legitimate aims has been taken over by the Trotskyites (YSA) on the; *
campus. The letter would point out that the former chairman resigned g
feeling that it was useless to work with individuals who openly j «
recruit for the YSA on the campus. The letter suggests. that the /( =
National Office of the SPU take action regarding this natter rather
than washing its hands of the problem as the former chairman has
done - EX-IK REC- 5} jj - ,/ ■'■.£ j <// - ; I
It ^s felt that the suggestion of the San Francisco /
Office has considerable merit ana should be approved. The loss of
recognition as an affiliate of the National
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May 17, 1963
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Director, FBI (100-436291)
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
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such matters in connection with the Socialist Workers Partv
feKi ic^w^J"^ goanunications conccnUng disrSJtioS **
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subject: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - S1YP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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of the Socialist Workers
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The SKP. which has been designated pursuant to
Executive Order 1^450 has several factions within it which
cl;^ 10r T>, dl£a ^*S! W1 ™ scvcra l policies of the national leader-
ship. These differences encompass the SWP« s policy that
."5 a Iv th 2t ? cur £ cn t government, is a true workers' state
and the question of reunification of the world Trot sky 1st '
52« C v^V-] h %/io i?/!? hold . it ? national convention in
^L Z^^l ty 7 /U ' 2l/63 ? nd ix is expected that tonsidcrable
tine will be devoted to the discussion of these differences and
the possibility exists that the minority factions may be
thrown out of the Party at this convention.
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The anonyTjousletter which the New York Office
proposes sending tofram would point out that approximately
in-VSf rs {J 0V « P as$eSHH ® ^ ST * de3lt with a minority faction
i^?/ er ? 5 arsh ^nnerrcsultiiig in expulsion. The letter
would point out that ggBis "getting shoved around" by a
!!, 1 i 2S r i t ? group w,uch couT? not compare with the group which was
nrohnf ttit a o S ,^? V i 0US ^- T h ^ Purpose of this letter is to
prompt mjpto deal harshly with the minority faction- during
fSctiSS V »™i i n >? i ?- the de * in * tc Possibility that the minority
faction would be driven out of the SUP. It is felt that this
thf g desi?cd ef fc c? Slderable Werit and could ver > Possibly have
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the sending of an anonymous letter to the National Of flee of >■■■'■
the Student Peace Union regarding the SPU chapter at San Francisco
otate college.
This letter was typewritten on commercially purchased
paper and envelope by an agent and was mailed 5/21/63. using the
text submitted In SF alrtel to Bureau under the title CPUSA -
Counterintelligence Program. • ■ '
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T*i «- *5V r P
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
date: 5/2Vo3 <-
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Re Bureau letter to IIY 5/1 7/63.
The anonymous communication authorized in referenced
Bureau letter was prepared and sent by the HYO on 5/22/o3.
It was prepared on commercially purchased stationery aricl mailed
at a letter bo;i^a t he Greenwich Village area. The letter was
addressed to *^ g 4ffiffiwjjfffiify r n ' r>n of SV/P Headquarters, 116
University Place, TTyu^TJ^T addition the envelope was marked
personal.
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are received as a result of this mailing.
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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291) ,_ date: 6/48/63
SAC, NEWARK (100-46426) (P)
^SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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Ro Newark alrtol to Bureau, 4/23/63.
Bulet to New York, with copies to Newark, 4/25/63.
On 5/13/63
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that
n which Mountain Spring Camp . . _ __
is no health officer as such in the Township and that all three ~
committeemen act as health officers. She stated thsfcmany
ordinances of White Township have not been written up and are
contained only in the minutes of the Township Committee meetings.
This would necessitate a search of all the minutes of the
Committee in order to determine if there are any specific
ordinances pertaining to camps such as Mountain Spring Camp
and the related health, fire, and sanitation regulations. /
* 'She stated that there are no state statutes pertaining to such
matters and these are handled on the local municipal level f
except for stream pollution. She said that such matters would "
not be checked unless specific complaints wore made.
„„^ Belvidere. N.J., advised
^ SS^^^^^flffii^'^''* * hnarin ff *°? a held in Warron County
Court on 6/29/63, in connection with the motion to suppress the
evidence against Mountain Spring Camp in connection with the
raid conducted by New Jersey ABC Agonts. This hearing was held
before Judge MILLS, who denied the motion of Mountain Spring
Camp and trial in connection with this matter has been set for
September, 1963. , yorr Q
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Mountain Spring Camp is up for sale and that there was an
advertisement in the 6/7-8/63 edition of the "Easton Express",
a Newspaper published at Easton, Pennsylvania, which described
Mountain Spring Camp.
The Philadelphia Division, at Easton, Pa., is
requested to review the 6/7-8/63 issue of the "Easton Express"
for information concerning the sale of Mountain Spring Camp
and furnish copies of these papers, if possible, to Newark,
In the event copies of the papers cannot be obtained, the
information contained therein concerning Mountain Spring Camp
should be furnished to Newark.
Newark will give consideration to preparing an
article further exposing the true nature of Mountain Spring
Camp, as was instructed by the Bureau, upon receipt of the
information requested from Philadelphia.
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SOCIALIST WORICEHS-.^AMY
XKTERNAXT SECURITY - StfP"-
DISBUPTION PEOGRAM
JUne 20, 1963
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California* This information was obtained fro
rcho furn ished tho information to Special Agent
Ion 5/30/63.
The memorandum makes reference to c letter
received from national headquarters of the Socialist Workers
Party (SKP) instructing all 8WP locals to disassociate
themselves from the activities of the Young Socialist
Alliance. This action is apparently a result of the prose-
cutions of three officers of tho Young Socialist Alliance
instituted by the Monroe County, Indiana, District Attorney.
Hew York should adviso whether a copy of this
letter has come to its attention through SWP sources and
informants and, in addition, furnish views concerning tho
possible utilization of this letter under captioned program.
It is felt that activities of the SffP on a nationwide basis
would be considerably disrupted in the event this letter
receives public attention.
Enclosure
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1 - Indianapolis
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SAC, HEW YORK (100-146608)
*S(fclALIST Y/ORKEilS PARTY
IS-SVJP" "• A
DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
date:
6/27/63
RoBulot to NY, 6/2O/63, copy to Indianapolis
Relet referred to a letter received by the
Loo Angeles SWP. Local instructing its members that the
SVJP should disassociate its activities from the Young.
Socialist Alliance (YSA).
The ITYO has not received at this time a copy
of the letter referred to, but has obtained inform*
2 -Bureau (100-^36291) (RM) *
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lotion was sent to the leadership of each SWP branch \:.
ancLv/as the basis for the announcement at the Los • .,_ v
Angeles SWP meeting held 5/29/63.
In addition, (gffifw^9 !ias advised that a ruling
was issued at a recent NY SUP meeting, b«*t that there should
be no discussion publicly or privately regarding party-
youth relationships. - •'■ ' '■. ■
From information available to the NYO, it appears
that instructions re the handling of the YSA situation
was sent only to the organizer of each SWP branch and the :
letter itself has not been distributed to the general
membership. For this reason, it does not appear feasible
now to get the letter to public attention. .-; •
Another factor possibly productive of increased
internal dissension is nofcg^^jov/aver, based on the'experi- '
ence at the NY Local. fSBBB BB^ further stated that a
heated argument ensued fW^BvJTrrj the order on stifling
discussions on the youth situaHLon. Members demanded to
know the reason for the ruling, and feelings eventually reached
a point where one female member threw. an ashtray at
another member. * ■■'*".-
If informants in other SWP branches can themselves,
or through influence on others, cause presumably innocent
questions to be raised regarding the YSA, either at meetings
or in private conversation, it may force the hand of the
leadership to issue ultimatums. It can be reasonably assumed,
with the NY situation a3 an example, that resentment anon 3
the general membership would be increasec by this type of
dictatorial action.
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' * "'■ The Bureau is requested to consider this ■
suec^stion and if approved, the HYO villi notify all
offices covering the SWP to attempt this disruptive
tactive through informants deemed suitable.
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SOCIALIST K0I£ERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - SKT
DISKUPTIOtf PKOGKAM
July 11, . 1963
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It is
Ecurlct 6/27/63 in captioned natter requesting
that consideration bo given to having informants in local ,
branches of the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) innocently
raise questions regarding tho relationship between tho
Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) and the SlfP. This would be
in an attempt to precipitate disputes over questions of
general cooperation between tho StfP and the YSA.
The suggestion has morit; howovor. an answer to .'
your request is being held in abeyance pending receipt of
more specific recoranendations as to how such a program would
be carried out and specifically what informants would be
utilized. It is not believed desirable that all informants
become involved in such an operation.
Kew York may also desire to withhold this
proposal in view of the fact that the indictments against
three leading members of tho YSA in Bloomington, Indiana,
have been ordered resubmitted by Monroe County Circuit
Judge Kat U. Hill. This action may conceivably remove
any further discussion concerning tho SHP'o control of the
YSA. -■
In concoction with the above, you may desire to
advise other officos handling investi.mticns of the SEP and
the YSA concerning this matter and instruct that these offices
submit thoir recommendations and, if such recommendations are
favorable, to specifically include tho identity of each
informant who is recommended for participation in this program.
Such offices should be furnished the complete background
concerning this proposal*'
Kew Yort: v Of#it , (Pfccommcnds that the question
1 of the YS\ be-brought out at SlfP meetings by i?
felt that this would cause considerable discu33i<
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possible disruption since tho SWP has isoued instructions that
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RE: SOCIALIST WOIKERS PARTY
100-436291
NOTE CONTINUED:
the SWP disassociate Its activities from those of the YSA.
which la the youth affiliate of the SWP. The SWP has been
designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450.
These instructions grew out of action taken by the
Monroe County. Indiana, Prosecutor in having the three YSA
leaders indicted on charges of violating the Indiana
Antisubversive Law. These indictments have been ordered
resubmitted based on inaccuracies in the wording.
Although the suggestion of the New York Office
has merit, it is felt that the views of any participating* "
offices should be obtained as well as the specific identities
of any informants to be utilized.
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REGISTERED MAIL
(Priority or Method of Mailing)
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TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
FROM: . SAC, NEW YORK (100-146608)
SUBJECT:
a
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS-SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
On 6/26/63,
who has furnished jce_li£ble
'25/63,
ite unexp
asked fo
headquarters at the time
was not in his office. The
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appeared irritated that
informant added that the""SWP~~office workers became quite
excited over thj^ s^ uatlon an d believe that some friction
exists between gpfep a and j^^||L_Accordlnp: to the informant,
some SWP rnemberSTeTXeve that^^^Mmay not be satisfied with
the recent SWP leadership decisxSKT;o have a younger leader-
ship assume control of the Party,
The NYO, under its SWP Disruption Program, has been
exploring various ideas which might tend to promote Internal
dissension Within the SWP leadership or dissatisfaction by
the membership towards its leaders. ':'?
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In view of Information furnished byB ■ LA is
requested to advise if it has any Information regarding the
•Bureau (100-436291) (RM
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date: . 7/24/63 : : :<V
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DISRUPTION PROGRAM
,' , ReBulet, 7/H/63.
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The Indianapolis Office has advised that indictments
against the leaders of the Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) have
been resubmitted and handed down a second time, deleting
reference to the Socialist Workers party (SWP) as a parent
group of the YSA.
■' v ^>.'The NYO agrees with the Bureau 1 s view as stated -,\ '■'/''' '■ '•'.. ■•
in relet that this removes at" this time a reasonable grounds" , '"■"'
for precipitating discussion within the SWP concerning Party "".-•
control over the YSA.
Consideration has been given in the past to exploiting
the conflict between the majority and minority factions of the
party.
and implying that he \ was receiving i nf orm a tionnwT member of
the faction. <**« '■"*» -•*>■€*.>
It is noted that graj^jpjaS^y prepared a draft
statement accusing the minority of disloyalty and in general,
taking a more belligerent stand against them beginning in June,
1963. ^
4 At the SWP, National Convention, heia 7/IB-21/63,
md his followers were severely criticized for
their divided loyalty and, although, not expelled, #may leave
the Party due to having fallen into disqraoe, £■**♦••* '
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possible to pursue this matter further as a. disruptive tactic.
The NYO will remain alert, however, to any further
development in this or other fields which may prove possible
of disruptive activity.
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RE: Newark letter to the Director, 6/18/63.
Philadelphia letter to Newark, 7/12/63.
The following advertisement appeared on Page 28
under the heading "Real Estate for Sale, Out of Town Pro-
perty" in the "Easton Express" newspaper, Easton, Pa.,
dated 6/8/63, which was furnished to Newark by Philadelphia:
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mountains looking East across Washington valley, 11
miles from Easton. Secluded but not isolated. Private
pond. Attractive stone and frame 9-room colonial
residence. Modern lodge containing 8 double rooms,
dormitories and recreation room. Two stone cabins
each with two double rooms and connecting bath. Separate
guest cottago with own kitchen. Dining hall that
seats 125. Children's dormitory building and wading
pool. 12 screened cabins. Suitable for family resort,
camp, sportsman^s club. $70,000. Brokers protected.
Write Box V-22 EXPRESS.".
Philadelphia, at Easton, Pa., is requested to
determine who placed the above advertisement in the "Easton
Express" and any other pertinent information which might be
in the possession of the newspaper.
(2^>- Bureau (RM)
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[members of the Trotskyite Socialist "Workers Party (SWP)
{.when they hold their biennial national convention this
ftweek. .... . . ' > . :
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'Chief, Dispatch Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON— A struggle over. leadership and con-
over policy matters are expected to occupy
A" preconventlon session
{"will be held Wednesday and
•the four-day meeting will
[formally open Thursday in
Sew York City. SWP decided
t not to hold tta session at the
f "party's Mountain Spring
/Camp which was raided by
;• New Jersey authorities In
"l96L. ,. '
('•■ IT IS REPORTED that the
! party, designated as subver-
sive by the government, plans
r "to sell its New Jersey camp.
J^ Leadership of the party
V-will be up for grabs as the
L* result of announcement by
t. National Chairman James P.
['Cannon that he plane to re*
"<fign. Cannon, who has been
'leader »©f the organisation
i r . since Its founding, said he
[will step aside to .permit
younger members to.run the
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t will remain active. .
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Dobbs, national secretary,
wants to succeed Cannon.
AFFECTING A smooth
transfer of the leadership Is
a report that Morris (Murrs)
Weiss has left the party fol-
lowing political differences
with other leaders. He wasp
member of the national and
political committees.
His wife, Myra Tanner
Weiss, remains a member of
the national committee and
reportedly Is bitter over the
"shameful treatment" she
and her husband have re-
ceived. She reportedly wants
SWP to discuss democracy
within the party during Its
20th biennial meeting.
Another potential source of
disagreement at the meeting
is the position to be taken by
SWP In regard to current ef-
forts to reunite the world
Trotskyite movement. It h s
been split since 1953 and it
that tlmeCannon'opposed the
move of conciliation with the
Communist parties.
A CONTROVERSIAL state-
ment recently by Lcroy Mc-
Rae, SWP member and na-
tional secretary of the Young
Socialist Alliance, also Is ex-
pected to come up for discus-
sion. ■"'"""'
McRae reportedly said he
Is a member of the "Black
Nationalist Movement" and
In agreement with the "black
Muslim movement," an all
I Negro group advocating blacl
(•supremacy. . ' ,.
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DA1K: 8/20/63
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DISRUPTION PROGRAM
Re Newark letter to the Director, 7/26/63.
The trial date of the four people from Mountain
Spring Camp h £?^Sfti^f? | r / ^ ^, ^ l ^ J l | . ^l JL l ^ Tfc e inf ormants
learned that ^ ^^ ^^^^^^^^^w Jt^^^^ ^^^ l^S^ SffP
l^^^^^jg ^ ^^^^^^^f Tyiu^WTeu, '4'*re attorney s actions for
oil r I our a t t n e near i ng led us to believe he was exactly
on their side, so we got a new attorney through the ACLU
who we are sure will really fight the case"* It is noted
that the attorney who previously represented .t he defend ants
who were arrested at Mountain Spring Camp, was
former Assistant United States Attorney.
It would appear from the above information that
the raid conducted at Mountain Spring Camp is continuing to have
a moralizing and disruptive effect on the SWP.
Newark will ascertain the name of the attorney who /
is presently representing the defendants from Mountain Spring c \
Camp and the trial date.
Ne^^rk wlll also determin e if warrants have* been
|k! served on BSiSSMm land
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ReNYlet to Bureau, i/18/63 and reBulet to NY, 1/29/63-
Re NY letter suggested a disruption tactic to be
used against the SWP involving the exposure bj the Party in
using the name NY School of Social Science as a means of
getting donations from merchants.
ReBulet set forth that this suggestion had merit
but requested that carrying it out be held in abeyance until
plans for the 1963 bazaar of the SWP were in preparation.
— Tfli ^ j a ^ J ^ J ^ Tri , on 9/17/63, furnished information
reflecting the SWP was preparing literature for its annual
p bazaar under the name of the NY School of Social Science.
J 1 Request to implement the idea set forth in reNYlet is
. ■ therefore being made at this time.
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Upon receipt of Bureau approval, the anonymous
letter suggested in reNYlet will be send on commercial stationery
with paragraph 4 changed to read as follows and paragraph 5
deleted:
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"Now the NY School of Social Science is listed in
the telephone book at the address of 116 University Place,
New York City, which is also the headquarters of the Socialist
Workers Party. The number (AL 5-7852) is the same listing as
that of the Socialist Workers Party, New York Local. In all
my years in the Party, I never knew thi3 "school" to function
except as a device of conceal the Party in collecting for the
annual bazaar. Also, any classes held at 116 University Place
are strictly to promote the revolutionary cause."
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Mr. Belmont
flr. Sullivan
Mr- Bauragardner
v- SOCIALIST E0EK2H8 PABTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - EWP
DISRUPTION PB0CRA3
A- 1
Eeurlet 6/20/63.
Authority granted to eend an anonymous letter
as sot forth In your communications of 9/20/63 and
1/18/63 to tho Better Business Bureau, This anonymous
letter should bo prepared on a manual typewriter and
commercially purchased stationery should be utilized.
All necessary precautions should be taken to prevent the
Bureau becoming known as tho source of this communication,
Advise the Bureau when the operation has been
completod and promptly furnish any tangible results noted,
NOTE ;
See memorandum Mr. Baumgardner to Mr. Sullivan,
same caption, dated 10/2/63, TPR:chs.
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subject:
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
date: 9/27/63
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Re Newark letter to Bureau 8/20/63.
On 9/4/63,
Express" newspaper, advised SA
Philadelphia Office as follows:
"Easton
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The person placing the ad in the "Easton Express"
on 6/8/63 for the sale of A3 nr.rps a nd buildin gs i n Warren
County, New Jersey, was
Street, New York 3, N. Y. This ad was placed by~Te"rreTno
the newspaper. The ad was s t a r -t e d ,ft,n6/7/63 and expired on
6/10/63. A bill was ma i led * <Jj§pifP » In his letter to
the newspaper on 6/1/63, fi^S^^^H stated that he would pay
for this ad by check. ThecosT of the ad was $17.60.
letermined from the business office
that when ^jglll^ psubmit ted a check for this bill, somewhere
on the check appeared the words, "Mountain Spring Camp,"
The records of the "Easton Express" newspaper did
not contain any additional data concerning this transaction.
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INTERNAL SECURITY - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
10/10/63
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Eeurlot 9/27/63.
You should advise by return nail whether you
are In possession of any Information indicating that the
Socialist Workers Party 1 * (SWP) Mountain Spring Camp has
been sold. In connection with this, you should submit
any recommendations regarding an operation under this
program concerning the sale of the camp.
In addition to the above, you should advise
whether a trial date has been set for SWP members arrested
in September, 1962, for selling liquor without a license
at Mountain Spring Camp. It is noted that your letter of
8/20/63 indicated that the trial date was to have been
set for early Fall, 1963.
MAIUOS.
OCT 1 1963
COMMFBI
NOTE ;
Mountain Spring Camp was raided as a result of
an operation under captioned program. The success of this
operation has resulted in efforts by the SWP to sell the
camp since it has lost its usefulness through the publicity
oJiiained as a result of the raid.
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subject:
DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
date:
10/4/63.^
SAC, SAII FRANCISCO (100-50564) (P)
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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The main activity of the SWP in the San Tj
area at this tine i s m Lh£ m c am I«J-, f | n /> £ j n jL „£ , 9 ,0/3 u c t e d by
tremely active on B5iiim^^B c arnpa T^^TcS?^ ffee and is attempt-
ing to i- n J ec1 ^«l.^J«££ a ^— JJ^ 3 £| 3 political campaign.
According to JgggjpB^^^ I BffijfrP is^poiiTicallv naive and has'
not the slightest: idea tnat the SWP is anything but a group
of people in terested in helping the Negro better himself •/>-■ .
B a member of the San Francisco Branch of the SWP - '
and oi uJ^uW P J?Mtiona 1 Committee, is taking an active part
in organizing 6 V s campaign and is assisted by other SV/P
members.^Itis'^believed that an anonymous letter should be
sent to fl|m8p pointing out that he is running for BB&Jto
help his lie^ro race but is committing political surciaeT>y
affiliating himself w^J^cornmunist organizations, such as the
SV/P. This may cause | B to oust the SWP from his election
campaign committee anotaereby deny the SV/P one avenue through
which they are making public the SWP party line.
^^^jjhority is therefore requested to send such a
letter to | BB gP at his place of business. This would be .
sent to his place of business, since if it is sent to his
headquarters the letter could be opened by someone on his
campaign committee, possibly BI^M
2 - Bureau "(EM)
2 - San Francisco (1-100-50564; 1-61-380)
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IKTERNAL SECURITY - SAP
10/8/03
Reurlet 10/4/63.
Suggestion contained in relet appears to have
considerable merit. It is desired, however, that the
exact text of your proposed anonymous communication be
furnished to tUe Bureau for review prior to any action
being taken to carry out your suggestion.
NOTE:
be sent to
pointing out
5CO suggested that an p.n onvrrinng Ipf tfnr
candidate for
le Socialist Workers Party is extremely
active in his campaign and is attempting to inject Socialist
Workers Party programs into the political campaign. It is
felt that the exact text should be available prior to
approval.
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subject: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
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DISRUPTION PROGRAM
Re Bulet dated 10/8/63.
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sent to
i^ f i ntf ff^ i fi p elow is a proposed anonymous letter to be
in an effort to force him to oust the SWP
from his exect!on^:ainpaign committee.
and ^^fSjjJT ^ rfffl^ wno are mentioned in the "ie"
f.re_rrerhers ' fj m ££j£2^ ra ncisco Branch , of the SWP, whilj
_ land ^^^^ ffiflBEfiSIl ar feSfi»5i'^ members. However,
is a former SV.v member and ^^B^as i^been very close tc the
SWP and is amenable to SWP control. If^BB3will cust all of
these people from his camraign, the SWP will be shut out from this
campaign and it will nullify all of the SWP's recent efforts in
San Francisco.
Set forth below is the proposed letter: (Errors in spelling
in the letter are intentional) * * ?
October _^_, 1963 . /
San Francisco, Calif, /■ ' ,
Dear Mr.
First of all, let me apologise for sending this letter
without |H7^^gi it, but I am a longshoreman and would not like
to nave ^SelslaP know I am writing this. If he knew he could
make things pretty tough for me on the water front.
J^hen you indicated that you were running for
to represent ne g ffig£ ll i*'"i*j o ther groups who
"been "proper"! 7 represented i n Ti lfe^ ^^ ^P^ S r - o vc rnm e n t I
delight^. However, after a tx endings cmeo f your meetings and--
noticing who is runing your carr-paign I have come to the conclusion
t)i £i Ai^ ° u are co 7 n, i tt i n g political suicide by allowing people {like
{■/ BffiJSfflCa long time wheel in the Socialist_Workers Partv - th e*
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By leting then run ycur campaign you are indicating to the public
that you support communism and that if I support ycu, then I too
support communism. How I have no intention cf being branded as a
"red" -and I know a lot cf other people, negro and white, who will
net continue to support you in this election unless you publicly
denounce the SWP and completely cut then out of your campaign.
t You have a big following in ^^^^^^^^^p and could really
do a job in the local political picture. Please con't ruin
everything by allowing yourself to beccne a tool of the SWP.
Sincerely,
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - SEP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
Reurlot 10/10/63.
Authority is granted for you to prep
anonymously mail the lottor set
who is running for the office of
independent Negro candidate.
10/21/63
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The letter should bo handwritten on a cheap grade
of tablet paper and contain the spelling errors sot out in
the sanplo letter enclosed with relet. It should bo mailed
to him in caro of his place of business.
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Mci associated with the Bureau. Adviso the Bureau when the letter
t\ to has boen nailed and then bo alert for any tangible results.
Take the usual precautions to prevent the preparation
of the letter and the subsequent mailing of it fron being
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campaign. The letter indicates, unless
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY —
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DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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By letter dated 9/20/63 New York Office recommended ihat
an anonymous letter be sent to the Better Business Bureau of New York
City, setting forth the fact that the New York School of Social Scienc
is a name under which the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) has been
collecting merchandise and donations. This activity is in connection
with the SWP's Christmas bazaar. This recommendation had been
previously made in January, 1963, and New York was advised that
approval would be held in abeyance until such time as plans were being
made for the 1963 bazaar.
The bazaar is held each year as a fund-raising effort by
the SWP and has been invariably successful and productive. Although
SWP members contributed various articles to be sold and auctioned at
the bazaar a considerable portion of the more valuable items comes
from solicitation of area merchants. In the past a mimeographed
form has been prepared introducing the bearer as representing the
New York School of Social Science and asking for contributions to
aid the school through its bazaar. This affair has been carried on
year after year and the name of this school is used for the purpose
of concealing the fact that the SWP is the beneficiary of the affair.
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It is felt that the Better Business Bureau of New York
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could make known to area merchants the true nature of the school and
.. thereby cause considerable disruption of SWP fund-raising activities.
The anonymous letter to the Better Business Bureau would be
from a former member of the SWP and point out that the name of the
school is the gimmick used to raise money for a subversive organizatio
which is on the Attorney General's list. The letter would point out
that the school is listed in a New York City telephone book at the
same address as the SWP and also utilizes the same telephone number as
the SWP. The letter would point out that the school "has ncvfef "function
except as a device to conceal the SWP in raising funds. "The letter
wouXd ""sUggest that the Better Business Bureau warn its members prior
td'the solicitation of funds by the school for 1963 /"V^ ' , /20\} / / / /
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J ad should be approved.
The SWP has been designated pursuant to EO 10450.
RECOMMENDATION:
There is attached for approval a letter to the New York
Office advising that this suggestion has been approved and containing
precautionary remarks.
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'Memorandum
TQ_^: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291) d *te: 10/10/63^,
'a'Jfrom : SAC# los ANGELES (100-61697) '^^^ ^ ; ' '^"^ ""-'■
subject: ^SOCIALIST V/ORKERS PARTY
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DISRUPTION PROGRAM
Re Bureau letter to Los Angeles captioned "SWP,
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RUMMAOE SALES
LA sources have advised that during 1962, the Los
Angeles Local - Socialist Workers Party (LAL-SWP) made a
profit of $1,012.96 from the sale of rummage. Material ' .\
for a rummage sale In December, 1963* Is currently being )
gathered. /
g EBHre ^aiP who In the past has assisted In the .--''
rummage sales, advised on 9/7/63 as follows: •
The LAL-SVrp normally holds two rummage sales
a year. The rummage consists of used furniture, appliances,
books, and some clothing, which Is collected from LAL-SVTP
members and/or contacts and friends of members. This
material Is stored In a back room at LAL-SWP headquarters
and then transported to Pasadena, California, one or two
days prior to the date of sale.
It appears that the only way possible to disrupt the rumma
sales Is the physical destruction of the available material •
* APPROPRIATE AGENCIES.
AND FIELD OFFICES :
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J i LA is of the opinion that the loss to the LAL-SWP
on any given rummage sale of approximately $500.00 profit
does not Justify the drastic measures which would be necessary,
to physically destroy the rummage material.
The possibility of giving newspaper publicity
to the rummage sale and Identifying the sponsoring organization,
the, SWP, as having been designated by the Attorney Gene;
the' United States has been considered. In this regard,
stated that the sale is held in an established shop owned an(
operated by an elderly woman, who, although not a member of the
LAL-SWP, has been considered a contact of that organization for
a number of years. It is not believed that publicity would
materially affect the sale as (l) it would not cause the
shop to become unavailable to the SWP and (2) the usual
purchasers at the rummage sale are LAL-SWP members, former
members, sympathizers, and contacts, who would not stay away
from the sale due to publicity.
SIN0 - SOVIET IDEOLOGICAL DISPUTE
The Slno-Soviet discussions have been going on In
the LAL-SWP for approximately three years.
LA sources have advised that particularly during
1963, the discussions on this subject in LAL-SWP meetings
have become very heated and have resulted In some name calling
and considerable ill feeling between old and long-time members.
Although the official policy of the SWP was
established at the SWP National Convention in July, 1963,
the Swabeck-Liang minority in Los Angeles has attempted to
continue the Sino-Sovlet discussions at LAL-SWP meetings.
LA sources have advised that It now appears that a "power
struggle" is In the offing, as recently two former SWP
members have indicated a desire to rejoin the LAL-SWP.
In both Instances, these individuals are known to favor
the Swabeck-Llang minority group.
LA sources do not believe that the Swabeck-Liang
minority group will form a "splinter group" at. the time r -
iftlthough this possibility exists, as the Swabeck-Liang group
[is now holding one meeting per month, separate from the } ,
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{majority position and to attempt to keep the Swabeck-Llang ?'-''■'
feroup from withdrawing from the LAL-SWP and where 'possible/-
-Vlthout compromising themselves, to keep the Swabeck-Llang \. "
group versUs the majority group turmoil at Its highest -'
possible peak.
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Los Angeles recommends no additional specific
activity be undertaken concerning the Sino-Soviet Ideological
Dispute at this time for the following reasons:
1. As long as the dispute continues in the
LAL-SWP this organization will continue to go down hill
and continue to lo«se its vitality.
2. As long as the Swabeck-Llang group continues
in the LAL-SWP it will not give its full support to LAL-SWP
programs , functions and fund drives.
3- As long as the Swabeck-Llang group continues
within the LAL-SWP, the bickering will continue which will
have an adverse effect on any new members recruited. In thia
respect it V? ftflsf th 3 WlA J^ffill, hfl vp reported that one of
the reasons 1@BHI and I SWgtag ffiB' withdrew from the LAL-SWP
was the constant bickering between members.
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The recruitment of old LAL-SWP members 'back' 5 ' '""'
Into the party by the Swabeck-Liang group is a potential
source of informants for this office.
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WEST COAST VACATION SCHOOL
c u -, /.,^52? h , year the LAL-SWP sponsors a West Coast Vacation
School (WCVS) in California, at which lectures on SWP theory,
doctrines, practical tactics and related subjects are given
by older, more experienced and more advanced SWP members.
Among those in attendance in the past have been individuals
from Canada and from some of the western states, with the
majority coming from the State of California. The group of
speakers often includes one or mora members of the SWP
??P«°?Si 2ffi°?; ThG WC P l3 establl °hed at some resort-camp
™™i»2?™J th JJ B re ? r ?ational opportunities has proved quite
popular^and a financial success for the LAL-SWP. The WCVS f ;
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of the SWP along the West Coast, and Is utilized as an ,.;»—■
Important adjvnct to recruitment of new members. Since ? ""
phe WCVS includes a special week end for youth, the Young'"-'
Socialist Alliance (YSA) benefits in the same manner as
does the SWP.
The LAL-SWP in the past has relied on the financial
returns from the WCVS to square its yearly account with the
SWP National Office, which sum usually amounts to approximately
$1,000. This sum covers delinquencies in dues and fund drive
quotas, payments for publications received and loans made
through the National Office. The LAL-SWP, therefore, has
relied greatly on the WCVS to help maintain its financial
prestige and its status as an active, successful and
leading SWP branch.
The Los Angeles Office believes that disruption of
the WCVS would be an effective and telling blow to the LAL-SWP.
in view of the above facts.
For 1963, the LAL-SWP arranged for a camp site
for August 30 through September 8 in Bouquet Canyon near
Saugus, California, in a privately owned area described as
a beautiful location for study, lectures, fun and frolic.
~* .u, Upon receipt of the information as to the location
4<Z<1 ^ a T p slte ' th9 Lo3 ^seles Office immediately
initiated inquiries to establish the identities of the owners
of the camp site property. Although not contacted by the
Los Angeles Office, for some unknown reason one of the two
Itl^l f rmined to be co-owners of this land began to
wpvc blt aP a JJ?y about having the camp in readiness for the
WCVS, dffspite a visit and inspection by LAL-SWP members,
who were most critical of the conditions found. As the
?^ e „f°5 ^t camp approached the LAL-SWP became so convi^ed \
^oL 1^ site would not be ready it arranged to lease another^
^rn,r^nn a V I) ?^ enn ? VlU \ Plnes ' ln the "ountalna near San '
Bernardino, California. The lease price on the Bouquet
Canyon site was $750 with a deposit of $150 being required
and paid by the LAL-SWP. This deposit has not bfen
rlt U l^l V° da ^ # l he WCVS pald approximately $1,625.00
for the camp site at De Benneville Pines. After securing
the new camp site it was then necessary, of course? to
Zlt™***. 1 ]™ m ^l^f 3, announcements, area maps for the f'"^ : "
^econd time which left little time before the WCVS opened I
Ite wfs^SOo'fe^ llT f ° r ^ C ^ n£e - Thirst ™P J - ■
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j Sources, who have furnished reliable information
5ln the past, have advised that the V/CVS Just completed in 1963
;was a "complete flop;" the nights were uncomfortably cold, there
was almost a complete lack of recreational facilities, the food
was poor, camp facilities were inconveniently located, and there
was a hard rain for a night and a day which mi/ddied the camp area
to an excessive degree. The camp's heating and fire facilities
were minutely inspected by U.S. Forest Rangers, who had been
made aware of the nature of the WCVS organization by the San
Bernardino County Sheriff's Office. Presence of the U.S.
Forest Rangers also made it impossible for the WCVS to operate
a bar which in the past has provided the V/CVS greatest source
of income .
LA sources advised that attendance at this year's
WCVS was down approximately 60 per cent. Financially the
LAL-SWP was hurt by the 1963 WCVS, which resulted in a
profit of approximately $250 compared to a profit of $1)700
in 1962. As reported above, the camp site at De Benneville
Pines cost the WCVS approximately $1,625.00; however, it should
be noted that the original lease called for a payment of
$2,800.00. The Unitarian Church group of Southern California
{Unitarian Church of Los Angeles is well known to the Bureau),
which operates the camp site, reduced the contract price to
$1,625.00 due to the poor attendance. Had the lease not been
re-negotiated in favor of the WCVS, the WCVS, instead of
getting a profit of $250.00, would have had a loss of ab^out
$825.00. Accordingly, an approximate $1,000 debt to the
National Office remains outstanding, a $500 local debt for
rent, and other expenses remains unpaid, and there have been
indications that the owners of the first camp site in
Bouquet Canyon plan to sue the WCVS for breaking their lease •
LA sources have advised that the 1963 V/CVS has
placed the LAL-SWP in a financial hole, has disappointed its
members, and has seriously impaired its prestige as a leading .
SV/P branch along the West Coast and with the SWP National
Office.
Although the Los Angeles Office cannot.- take credit I
for the failure of the V/CVS, inquiries to identify the owners)
of . t tig.. Bouquet Canyon site were being made with a view toward.--,.:
ijnplementing the disruption program concerning the WCVS. it
,; Kb noted that the change in locations cost the WCVS approximately
ij$900 in the lease price. It is also noted the WCVS, in 1962, made
; ^approximately $750 from the operation of a bar at the campj
site, whereas at De Benneville Pines, which is located in
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; WCVS had been alerted to expect the presence of U.S. Forest; -
i Rangers in the camp area, the fact that the Rangers chose *-" v
I the week that the WCVS was at the camp to inspect' the fire'" *
fOpQ heating equipment, was completely unexpected, and put
an almost complete damper on all activities during the
period they were in the camp area.
The disruption of the WCVS will again be given
serious consideration when the LAL-SWP begins to make
/inquiries concerning the 1964 WCVS camp site.
LAL-SWP PERSONNEL AND POLICY MATTERS
u1Hona/ , sJ%E ln § .£ h ®, £*** y ear splits have developed and
ShmI^.^iP^ because of personality and conduct
problems as well as oveyfcif ferences as to the proper '
S n« L* 6 n S l P i t0 fo 4 ow ln re * ard to international
?h« n ^f ona l Problems An example, of such a problem, on
w? i" te ?national scale, is the SWP rift over whether the
SWP should support Red China or Russia in the Sino.Russian '
the properTKSrnr ^ch^^
SSin?« t n? 1 /% P ° 88lble i but at the same time keeping the "
as weU as ?he r Rr^n^ ^S" S? 6 LAL ~ S ™ E^cuti^e Committee
as wen as the Branch membership. As a result it in h,n.,L
tte'flSSM ^ 8 pla 7 e * J n ^P°rtant part in "fanninl
the flames of discord and discontent within the LAL-SWP
£ithfn S S5 tero S e r£ 1963 ' the LAL - SWP ls heavliy troubled '
™S?i? T er ?° th P ersonal a "d Policy matters, and, as a
result. Is plagued with three or four split segments which
SfrS^ 1 ?*" 6 Vlc J 0U6 i? Enouncing each other? 8 To date
fldm?ni«t^ eCOnC £ le theSe ««8wsnt8 for united action,
success organizational, have met with little
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FUTURE DISRUPTIVE TACTICS
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At the present time and under present circumstances,
IVJ/appears that the most productive disruptive tactic would be
Ji continuation of the "power struggle" between the Swabeck-
^ Liang group and the majority group. Very close liaison Is
being maintained with LA sources regarding these matters
and appropriate instructions will be given to informants
when necessary.
A firm disruptive tactic will again be attempted
against the LAL-SWP WCVS in 1964.
,-■ Los Angeles is continually alert for situations
within^the LAL-SWP where disruptive tactics could be
Ee'ssfully utilized without possiblity of embarrassment
he Bureau and where such possibilities exist, appropriate
mmendations will be made to the Bureau.
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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rosecutor's Office, Belvidere, New Jersey:
The trial date for SW P jrefi frfiEfl ., ^r ested at Mountain
Spring Camp has not been set. ^B^ ^ B^^I the nev attorney
representing the defendants, requested apostponement which
was granted. The trial would normally be held on or about
11/18/63, except for the fact that Warren County Judge
CHARLES F. PAUL IS was a prosecutor when the cases originated
and cannot hear the cases. It is not known when a Judge from
another county will be able to hear the cases*
On 5/23/63,
appeared before Judge ALDEN MILLS in Warren County and pleaded
not ru i } t v to , tkg^p * 1 ar ge °* violating state
f^ ^ a |^^ ^B^i§JBS Bp posted $500 cash bond for
anaBounTa in sp n^ Cf*Pj? * 8 * ne collateral for the
bond posted for Q Sg Sfc illM
It has been rumored that all four defendants plan
to plead guilty* If this is true, arrangements will probably
be made to accept these pleas in November, 1963. The statutes j
provide that if found guilty the defendants shall be fined not /
less than $100 and not more than $1,000 and imprisoned for not J
less than 30 days and not more than 3 years,
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A review was made of the motion to suppress the V.
evidence, which was denied, which alleged that the search ;>- -
conducted at Mountain Spring Camp was unreasonable, unlawful,
and in violation of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.
The prosecutor, in answer to this motion, stated that the
arresting officers had in their possession at the time they
visited the camp a brochure distributed by the camp soliciting
the public with a schedule of rates, a reservation blank for
mailing, and directions with a map showing the route to the
camp. The prosecutor contended that the arresting officers
did not enter upon the premises of Mountain Spring Camp
illegally because the camp brochure, in addition to the
above information, stated, "Everyone is welcome."
Tne camp brochure, which appears to be an important
ence in the Stat
by SA
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prior to the raid on the
^ ascertained from the Warren County
Clerk's Office on 10/15/63 that Mountain Spring Camp has not
been sold. As the Bureau has been previously advised, the
asking price for the camp is $70,000.
Newark has no recommendation at this time regarding
an operation under this program concerning the sale of the
camp because the true nature of the camp has not been made
public. It has been reported that the camp is being offered
for sale as a direct result of the raid. This, plus the
confiscation of camp property and the destruction of the bar,
plus the fact that four SWP members have been indicted, will
undoubtedly have a continuing disruptive effect on Party moral
and Party finances.
The Bureau will be advised of pertinent developments.
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SAC, New York (lC0*ll6608)
DATK: 10/17/63
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SOCIALIST 7/ORKERS PARTY
IS-S7P
DI ERUPTION PROGRAM
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ReBulet, 10/3/63.
On 10/lu/63, the anonymous letter authorized in relet
was prepared on a manual typewriter utilizing confer ci ally
purchased stationery. The letter was mailed 10/la/63 from a
suburb of NYC.
The Pureau will be advised if any tangible results are
noted from this disruptive tactic.
The NY Local of the SBfP is presently running a candidate
for the position of Councilman-a t-lsrre ^ in t he tf fofrourh of Brooklyn,
A review is being conducted of &^^^^^^^^^S^ f i le to determine
if there is anything derogatory' in nis background which might cause
embarassment to the SUP if publicly exposed. It is noted that on
a previous occasion it was possible to have printed in a da51y NY
newspaper the prison record of an 9?fP election candidate.
a If a review of HBKfj JSB file reflects a disruptive move
A is feasible, the Bureau will be acivised.
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ReBulet dated 10/21/63.
The proposed letter v/as mailed to
at his place of business on 10/22/63, according to in-
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a2aa __l SWP candidate in Brooklyn, regarding any .
tlS^wrUch might serve to be utillze^^y^isruptiv.e
. It was ascertained that in past years, KEESlk \
behavior was subject to reproach^t did not appear possible J\
to use this information as a disruptive tactic.
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***** n^j ^r ^ ^ M^@ l| marital backci-ound, but it is believed
the llxSS^^^S^M conduct e as jUHb^ "°L^H? n
in the SWP and would probably have little aisrffltive effect if
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UNITED STATES
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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
date: 10/24/63
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SAC, LOS ANGELES (IOO-61697) (?)
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY "-'.-*-■
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
Sources, v;ho have furnished reliable Information
in the past and who have considerable knowledge concerning
the financial affairs of the Los Angeles Local - Socialist
Workers party (LAL-SWP), have advised that the LAL-SWP is .
at present in a very v/eak financial condition. The Los
Angeles Office is desirous of furthering that condition and
in that connection believes it would be financially disastrous'
for the LAL-SWP if it lost the sponsorship of the West Coast s
Vacation School (WCVS) to another area. This letter is
submitted for the purpose of seeking San Francisco 1 s observations •
and suggestions as to whether any disadvantages incurred
would be outweighed by the advantages gained by reason of
the San Francisco Branch of the SWP (SFB-SWP) sponsoring
the WCVS in 1964.
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The WCVS, sponsored each year by the LAL-SWP, Is
well known to the Bureau and San Francisco and the following
information is being set forth to assist In evaluation of
the current situation:
Above indicated sources have advised that the
1963 WCVS was a "complete flop", financially and otherwise;
further, that the SFB-SWP has been extremely Jealous of
LAL-SWP' s sponsorship of the WCVS because of the previous
financial successes it has had and because all of the profits
from the WCVS in recent years have gone to the LAL-SWP;
[further, that several of the SFB-SWP members vho were present
|at the 1963 WCVS expressed an Interest In having the 1964
sponsored by the SFB-SWP,
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The LAL-SWP Is greatly upset over the lack of
return from the 1963 WCVS as It had utilized these profits'
In past years to settle Its obligations to the SWP National
Office (HO). At present, the LAL-SWP owes the NO a back
debt of $1,000.00, approximately $500.00 In local debts and
Is In the mld3t of a current fund drive with a quota of
$4300.00 which It does not anticipate being able to meet.
It would appear that this Is a propitious time for
another area to seek the sponsorship of the V/CVS while the
failure of the 1963 WCVS Is still fresh In the minds of
the SV/P membership In the West Coast area.
Some of the advantages to be gained by losing
sponsorship of the WCVS to another area are believed to be
the following:
/"- 1. The LAL-SV/P would be deprived altogether of
'*' WCVS profits.
2. Ill feeling would be created between the
LAL-SWP and the SWP Branch In the area seeking sponsorship.
3. The LAL-SWP would be further discredited In
the eyes of the NO.
4. . Internal bickering would be created within
the LAL-SV/P as to who was responsible for the failure of
the 1963 WCVS resulting In Its being lost to the LAL-SWP.
5. The over-all profit from the WCVS would be
r reduced due to more limited attendance, in this regard, lt^
Is noted that many of the LAL-SWP members, because of ' J
advanced age, and the additional travel and expense Involved
would probably not attend. . 4
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Some of the disadvantages that might -accrue worild
include:
Branch.
1. Additional income produced for the sponsoring
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2. The possibility that recruitment of new SWP
and Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) members could be strengthened
by the additional activity.
3. Some discord in the LAL-SWP, now present because
of personal and political differences, might partially be
removed in making a united effort to hold on to WCVS
sponsorship.
The L03 Angeles Office is of the opinion that the
LAL-SWP would be greatly weakened, financially and other-
wise, if it lost the sponsorship of the WCVS, and that the
over-all interest in, and effectiveness of SWP activity in
the V/est Coast area would be lessened to an Important degree.
The SFB-SWP would appear to be the logical Branch
to assume sponsorship of the WCVS because of it3 location,
size, activity, and interest already expressed by some of
its members in such a move.
The San Francisco Office is therefore requested to
consider the possibility and advisability of having one or
more of its SWP sources to start discussions in SWP meetings
as to the SFB-SWP's taking the WCVS sponsorship away from
( the LAL-SWP for 1964. San Francisco 1 s observations and
j recommendations in this matter are solicited. If San Francisco
'^recommends favorably on this suggested effort, it is suggested
Lthat the identity of the source or sources to handle the
/assignment be furnished the Bureau for approval.
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SAN FRANCISCO (100-50564)*
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date: 11/13/61^^
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Wc> that the letter va3 actuaxiy written by someone In the CP who was
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o^^JJ- theory and dropped the. subject
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553 tU; desired effect, It is believed that there may still be an
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w •••« New York Office advised that 'IHM^P^ ^^i^y a member of the t/J-^
t-* IPx. SV/P In New York who was a candidate 'f\pv Councilman- at -Large In — '■
w .. our fcr the "Freedom Now
j co lS^ Movement* and would be In the San Francisco Bay Area 11/20,21,22/63.
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^oq'o^- Bureau (RM) (AM) Dill H ( Dct . la » si n f vL^d^
Although the anonymous letter did not have, the
'feet, It Is believ<
3 >« K- oooortunity to capitalize on
.^ w £-* New York Office advised that
h o c * 3?* SWP in New York who was a candidate'
.. H y ^w Brooklyn .""would make a nationwide to
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eported that a meeting v;ould be h e 1 ^ ,iJ o T ^^^HBBP rr Ca 1 1 Jfor'n 1 a
all, San Francisco, on 11/22/63 and ^p^^^HjJp would be asked to
be .chairman for the me e t , 1 ng . Thl s would appear to be an .-'-•
opportune time to send l^jfegrat a follow-up letter stating as
follows; nT -
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"Now that the election is over I hope you will take
the time to review your campaign and see what mistakes"
you made. It you do, I f m sure you will have to adinit
that you should have listened to what I said in my first
letter... I know you f d h ave prctrten more than 2000 votes.
But you played footsy with ^^un to the end and all
you got out of it at the poll3 was CLOBBERED] 'J .-
■■>;'* "A
•comrade
who for your information Is'..
_ l rom New York, is coming to ..:...;.
San Francisco this month supposedly to speak for the *
Freedom Now Movement. Being a member of the SV/P, his
first loyalty has to be to the damn Trot sky ites or
else they wouldn't have supported him when he ran for
city council of Brooklyn. " If you have any loyalty to
Freedom Now, you, as the Fr oedom Now candidate in San -.-
Francisco, must expose^^^^B as a red before these,
damn Trotskyite3 take oyer ivre?dom Now and make it. .;>V.
another red front group/. If they get control and ' "'• : -
Freedom Now gets to be known as a haven for reds, it v--
will surely be the end of this movement which in the
beginning had hopes of doing some real good.
"Please take this last opportunity to save Freedom
Now from being as a Trotskyite front group.
"Sincerely,
i s Disappointed
,lT \S. This is also your last opportunity to show the
public that you. are not a red. Or are you?"
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If available at the' Bureau, it is believed that this
^ftould accompany public source information indicating that"
_jwas the SWP candidate for Councilman-at -Large from ••-.*;* '••'-'■$■''
Brooklyn in the recent election. Such information v/as probably, ,,
available in recent issues of ".The Militant." Although San
Francisco has a subscription to "The Militant" articles pertinent
.to local issues and Subjects have been clipped and the remainder,
.of the papers destroyed. .-..'■ -V"'-:'.'/ '■* '■ •■-'■/'-/ . v- : : ::'.;*;:« *■'■'■
'It is noted that the San Francisco ■ S3V meeting is
scheduled for 11/22/63 and that, should th e Bure au approve this.:
proposal, the letter should be mailed to | ^several days
prior to that date. \ <■
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To: SAC, San Francisco (100*50564)
Front Director, R KfX 1 Xl00-436291).-/ r /
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
Reurlet 11/13/03.
The plan outlined In relet cannot be implemented
due to the time element involved. Relet was not received
by the substantive desk at the Bureau until 11/21/03.
When submitting future communications where time
is of the essence , you should use a more expeditious means
of communication. For example, alrtels are usually received
on the substantive desk on the same date they arrive at the
Bureau.
You should b o enc ouraged by the fact that your
anonymous letter to liBlS M was received and considered,
even though no action vis TaSen. It could have been dis-
carded without comment upon receipt.
If you have any additional ideas looking toward
the disruption of tho Socialist Workers Party in your area,
you are certainly encouraged to submit tiiem.
NOTE ;
An anonymous letter was mailed, with Bureau authority,
Independent Negro candidate for Sjjpijlp in the recent
m elections, ... The writer of the letter was ostensibly
longshoreman who^ii^ll^ated ; . he . as well as others like him, _ 7
not BU2]>oT^^^^^f because of all the Socialist TTorJfers""
Party help
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'and attributed to the Conaunist Party. San Francisco
wante^^^nail a follow-up, several days before 11/22/63 ,
when 1 P is scheduled to meet a Socialist Workers Party
member who~is on a national tour. Purpose of the second
letter was to advise |g HpF if he had disowned the Socialist
Workers Party, aa suggested in the first communication, he
would have made a better showing in the election.
Alrtel .bei ng u sed so Bureau reply will be available
by 11/22/63 when fp^^has his meeting with the Socialist
Workers Party member and San Francisco Agent will know why his
suggestion could not be adopted.
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FROM-ai: SAC; SAN FRANCISCO (100-50564) (p)
subject: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
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DISRUPTION PROGRAM
■ V>" v ■"■' :' Re V??, Angeles letter to .Bureau dated .10/24/63. C^V;;^:
San Francisco tia3 carefully considered the suggestion '
set forth in referenced letter by the Los Angeles Office
regarding the San Francisco Branch of the SWP attempting to "steal"
the West Coast Vacation School away from Los Angeles for 1964.
It is agreed that fchi3 would hurt the Los Angeles Branch of the
SWP to some extent financially and would be a blow to its ;'.''.
prestige with the SWP National Office. However, it is believed
'.that if San Francisco should sponsor it next year, new people* '
would be organizing it and with the enthusiasm that goes with..'
a new undertaking , there would be a corresponding financial' "'
benefit for the San Francisco and Oakland-Berkeley SWP Branches
through money collected for room and board and from new contacts
developed through their attendance at the school. -.
'was contacted. on 11/12/63j at which time
he was que s 'clone a as to whether he had ever heard of any
Jealousy expressed by San Francisco SWP members regarding the*
sponsorship of the West Coast Vacation School by the Los Angeles
Branch of the SWP. The Informant 3tated that he had never heard
of any such talk and had never heard any San Francisco SWP members
express the desire to hold the school in this area. The informant
stated that he has thought about it himself several times in the
past and had considered that this would be a source of money for
the SWP branches in the San Francisco area but he does not know of
any place in the Bay Area which would be available for such a
[school. He also stated that he believed the SWP and the YSA would'
jjboth gain many members if the West Coast Vacation School were held
in this area.
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and the Los Angeles Branch of the SV/P would still be discredited
with the National Office of the SV/P.
>.>-■' ^ Is realized that the possible benefits to the San' • : '
J. ,£ rancisc0 and Oakland-Berkeley SWP branches -which might be •/-• -v '*■ v'
.■;; - /{realized if the 'school is held in this area is merely conjecture" :'
Jfon the part of this office' and that the overall result is the " J
fiimportant aspect of this proposal. Although San Francisco 13
recommending against the L03 Angeles proposal, San Francisco is .
willing to attempt to steal the school away from L03 Angeles if the
^Bureau and Los Angeles believe that the overall harm to the Los
San Francisco
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SOCIALIST VOfiKERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - 8VP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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ReLAlet to Bureau 10/24/63, copies to San Francisco*
HeSTlet to Bureau 11/13/63, copies to Los Angeles.
Relets set forth an evaluation concerning advantages
and disadvantages from a disruptive standpoint in attempting
to have the West Coast Vacation School (WCYS), an annual
-if 11 ?* vr ^ rkcra ***ty event, transferred froa the Jurisdiction
of the Loo Angeles Local of the Socialist Workers Party to the
Ban Francisco-Oakland Local. The essential purpose of the
transfer would be to cause a loss to the Los Angeles Local of
the income realized by it froa the WCVS.
After a careful review of the contents of each of
those letters, the Bureau feels that the best potential for
disruption lies in keeping the TCVS in the Los Angeles Local.
The TCV8 in 1963 realized a profit of $250 compared to a profit
of $1,725 realized from the 1962 event. It would seem that the
tremendous difference In receipts, regardless of the reason for
them, presents an excellent basis for a crltlclsa of the
management of the 1963 event. Such criticism could bring into
effect the personalities involved. Such criticism should cause
various Los Angeles Local members to support those who are
criticized and this, in turn, could result in a serious
factional problem. Such a result could logically be expected
because the financial structure of the Local to a largo extent
is based upon the receipts of TCVS.
Los Angeles should, therefore, consider whether this
possible maneuver could be utilized to cause the disruption
outlined above. Take no action without prior Bureau authority.
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Relet dated 10/17/63 set forth that the NYO
had sent an anonymous letter to the NY Better Business
Bureau which identified the "NY School of Social Science
as a front of the SWP. Thi3 was done because the Party
used the "school" as a cover in soliciting contributions
from merchants for its annual December bazaar.
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Although
.; September, 1963, reflec
literature to be used .isi
bazaar, the date
£ ^branch meeting,
c* _ :»? bazaar and he st
furnished information in
ng unat the SWP was preparing
solicitation for its annual
event v/as not announced at any
/as questioned in regard to the
73/63, that this event would
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Sgnnot be held this year." He said It had been stated that
g ]^the bazaar could not be run at a profit and that running
^j£;* 4 it had been decided to be "not worth the effort".
60 To* Although not clearly established as a result of
H ^disruptive action by the NYO, it can be considered likely
g ctf'!that the SWP abandorwlts annual bazaar because of resistance
-, t£L fr °m merchants in giving the free donations customary In
d |3the past.
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£H ^involving a letter to the SWP leadership purporting to be from
w«.-ian ex-Party member. He taunted the SWP for being pushed
arou>:d by a minority faction which did not approach the
knowledge and principled activities of a minority which had , p
been purged 10 years earlier. 7 » -»„ /AV ■■* *"'/ / \ ' \
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A review of the SWP file shows that speeches
regarding the minority made at the JXily SWP Convention
emphasized the disloyalty of the present minority and,
for the first t Ime . the v_ Wfirff^ a nmnarpfl i ; n r a yr> -na h 1 y W ith
former minorities. ^SB(^^BK au ^ to - d fl ^ fjBS ^ u ! ^^ ^^r' '
as specifically starH^a^tne conven tionTnat Tn ^ '""
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"Cochranite 11 minority of. 1953 had been kicked out. Implying
- that the present minority faction was being coddled... - y.;. ; -.
Following the convention, action v/as Instituted
against the minority faction which has recently resulted
In the suspension from the Party of five minority leaders.
Although considerable antagonism naturally existed with
the minority faction. It Is believed possible that the/f
anonymous mailing of the NYO may have Incited the SWP //, ':'•
-leadership to take more firm action to get rid of Its ''"' -
minority leaders, .■•.*- ,.- ■ , • .-..'>... -...•
The NYO will continue to analyze activities
of the SWP in an effort to develop fruitful disruptive
activities against the Party.
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Date;
12/0/63
Trans rjigthe following in
Via _1 * AIRTEL
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SUBJECT
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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-433291)
SAC, CHICAGO (100-2C227)
SOC IALIS_T.y/QRKERjS-PAKTY _
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On 12/6/63,
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37th Street, Chicago, advised S/.
\'\^^AksMM' >ti5— lQ<l uir y there on 11/22/63,
>(f^§B^5B^-key had become very interested
> were unable to serve a warrant because
^ address v/as unknown.
regarding
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She stated that this morning, 12/6/63, she purchased
the "Chicago Defender" as she does every Friday morning, and
under the caption- "This Weekend in the Community", Page
Column 1. jttjQftirfcfliM^J^M^ announcement of a debate
featuring lg^Blglli^g |pJ on 12/6/63 at 302 South Canal
Street, Room No. 210, Chicago.
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"Socialist For up. Party"* This same column
'Socialist
at 8:00 Pil
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"Chicago Defender"
the caption, .
announced A
Forum Party" at 909 East 5S/# Street, Chicago,
on 12/7/63. She said that she then called the
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in order to establish the time of the
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12/6/63 meeting. fefffig stated that
being featured at the 12/6/63, Socialist
was of the opinion thathe would probably
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She advised t J^L^jl il JY a jC r a n * was being obtained •
be served on BBBf^at either 302 South Canal
the 909 East biith Street' meeting. She also • Vi :
if.it had ''not been; for their recent interest in ':-'.
she probably would hot have recognized his name V.'
e Tr Chicago Defender' 1 as being the name of one of their
Welfare Department cases;., v ■.-.. ;'.'■"
It is noted t h a tfilnc ?J 2/2/62 , the Chicago
Division has known wh or e jsli8l| gg§p would reside in Chicago
but as set forth in referenced letter, took no action in
this matter pending Bureau approval. ' ,.-/-. ■/"
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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
SAC, CHICAGO (100-39227)
SOCIAL I ST..1YQRKERS PARTY
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DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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Re report of SA
11/10/59, captioned, "
at Chicago dated
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at uum, g "is time^te^l ?" ^ /4 t0 t 12/7/63 ' " *« ".ted
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12/19/63
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(Priority or Method of Mailing)
Mr. Tnlvin
Kr. Boltnont.„.„.
Mr. Vtahr .*_. _
Mr*. Caliper.'
Mr. CaltahaiA...
?»fr. Conrad
Mr. Dfh^,h ..
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Mr. TrotW
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FROM :
SUBJECT:
DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
SAC, CHICAOC (100-39227)
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM '
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ReBuairtel, 12/17/63.
On
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of this case through established sources.
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was arrested at
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hedu'led for 12/9/63.
will ascertain disposition
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TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
FR0I1 : SAC, NEW YORK (10O-l46c08)
SUBJECT: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS - SUP
<< DISRUPTION PFOGRAM
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DATE: 1/23/64
(oo: ny) ;
Re Chicago letter to Eureau 11/29/63; COilc
a frireau 12/6 c -.a 12/19/63; a,;u memo of SA
mo SAC % rhiladelphia 12/18/53, captioned,
Chicago has advised la referenced communications
^m -^cranvjhich culmirjatedin the arrest of
• TJ §®P County K |gM| g^ y authorities on
r Che aTrcst v/as basea on the fact that
r _ e and children had been s upported bv the
JGounty Department of Y/elfare slncc-nfflRBK eased
supporting his family in 1954, and his vSerea^u^
became unknown •
«!t,rp hal , .^fins the. National Committee Plenum of the
!, V n <«C Dece-.«r 27 and 29, 1963, it v/as
" j Cd ^VHffifl^ !_ rnr ^" Ql Presidential Campaign in
1964 with resmaisgagjythg sw? candidate for p£p$% fif
i-arn- <« ?)Un 8 u? t , ed that fche N™ conducted a disruptive
tactic in 1961 which resulted in th^ criminal background
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of an SYJP candidate being printed by a NYC daily
newspaper columnist.
The possibility nov; e;^5t«J2jat a similar
tactic may be used in regard- to ■ P and that
considerable embarrassment mi ghtr result" if the
(Rational etanda re Nearer of the SVJP be publically
known as a deserter of his wife and children.
In re airtel dated 12/19/63, Chicago set
forth ltwouldascertain disposition of the case
against ^^M H through established sources. Chicago
is further re-quested to advise the Bureau and the NYO
H thq in formation regarding an;.' action ag?.inst
_^^^_, is publically available and to furnish any
adoTtZonal thoughts it may have in this regard.
It is further noted in re memo that a
jnay be developing in connec tion
wfc.o was SVJP candidate for
>"rk Sta te in 1 952. Re memo &TZ&
lat the wife of fi^BB had inquired as to the
legal procedure for a wxfFTJRh infant child to secure
support from a husband who had abandoned her and the
child. Philadelphia is requested to advise under
^jgtant case caption any further action against
__ J and set forth its viev:s re the possibility of
a disruptive tactic si milar to that under Gcm&iascction
in regard to IK
The Bureau is requested to authorize the
NYO to continue consideration of the disruptive
program outlined pending review of information from
Chicago and Philadelphia regarding its feasibility.
No positive action will be taken without Eureau
kfchwity.
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February 1 5, 1964
Director, FBI (100-436291)
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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The New York Office is authorized to continue
consideration of the disruption program outlinod; however,
it should take no action without specific Bureau authority
The Chicago and Philadelphia Offices are
requested to expedite the submission of the information
requested in relet.
*m.«'i .. -. Up ° n recel P t of th ® information from Chicago and
Philadelphia, the New York Office should submit in detail
its recommendations and specific Vlapa^p&J^j^ disruption
and
program against
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2 - Philadelphia
NOTE:
te for
who is ^^^BHIfflKlf^W 881 ? caj
Socialist worKers Party, was arresced in
for failure to support his wife and cnfra^ New York
requested Chicago advise whether information is publicly
available concerning his arrest and requested Chicago's
recommendations concerning any disruption program in this
matter.
the Socialist Workers £&£±y candidate
of New York State In {flip and his wife^has
o legal procedures to take against a/husband
or
made inquiries
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RE: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
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TTOTE, CONTINUED
for nonsupport. New York requested Philadelphia determine
additional details concerning any action and set forth its
ViQWS a !^S«yi e P° ssibillt y oi a disruptive tactic con-
New York requested authority to continue consideration
of these disruptive programs pending receipt of information
from Chicago and Philadelphia. It appears that these programs
may have some merit; however, additional information requested
by New York should first be obtained.
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subject:
DIRECTOR* FBI (100-436291)
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
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DISRUPTION PROGRAM
ReNKlets to Bureau, 11/22/63 and 4/4/63.
Organizer
writer for the
An article wri
County C.h i 1
of the
Bureau authority is requeste d to j all tjm fftl inginp
anonymous letter to the editor of the ^^^^^gtf f /pT ar **
Bureau authority is given to mail this^fte'rTnecessary
precautions will be taken to preclude the Bureau beinj
named as the sender. The letter will be mailed from 1
"Dear Editor,
to an article which appeal
issue of your newspaper,
our staff writers, you appareui
or what he stands for. It is
such a person would_ find employment
newspaper such as thei
mow
inconceivab!
on a legitimate
"Surely, you must know that
was the Socialist Workers Party candidate for the
In the recent elections. He spoke
radio in connection with his campaign
those things freedom-loving Americans
New Jersey Senate
on television and
and condemned all
Bureau (RM)
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(1 - 100-45647)
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rendered a great disservice to your readers and
your newspaper,
"A reader"
anonymousl
fathe
with
Bureau authority is also request
forth
ving
•Dear Mr. „_.____
is not married to your
daughter. He does not intend to marry her because
he is already married to a woman living here in New
York. Why don't you discuss this matter with your
attorney or the state prosecutor? Marriage records
in New York City should provide you with some very
interesting information.
"A friend"
If Bureau authority is granted to mail the above
letter, it will be mailed from New York City.
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PABTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - SWP
DISBUPTIOH PROGRAM
February 11 , 1964
Mr. Belmont i-\'<- ■
Mr. Sullivan
Mr. Baumgardner '"
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Bourlet January 31, 1964.
Authorization is granted your office,
hotter outlined in relet to the
_ flew Jersey, newspaper. Every preb&Htion
>e taken toprevent the Bureau from being Identified
as the sender of this letter.
•
You should advise the Bureau when this letter
has been nailed and, thereafter, be alert to advise the
Bureau of any tangible results obtained from the stalling
of this communication.
time
Authorization is not being grai
to mail the proposed anonymous lotter to M ___^__
It Is not believed ftjylgflblg to mail two anonymous coaiunV
cations relating to ^f^ij JS fl* the same time since if
they become knosm to elllllllij thev could possibly result in
charges being niged against the Bureau. The mailing of
a letter to|||||||j^ ehould be reconsidered by your office
after the passage of several months. You may then «*" ;.
resubmit your recommendatio ns concer ning the advisability *
of mailing such a lotter toU |lf you so desire. J
NOTE:
MAILED 8
FEB 1 1 1964
COMM-FBI
See memorandum Mr. Baumgardner to Mr.W. C.
Sullivan, 2-10-64, same caption, RDS:pwd.
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Mr. W. C. Sullivan 'J'*" A^ DATE :
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subject: ^SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - SWP **
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
By letter 1-31-64 Newark Office has proposed the ^ilingfv
a aaviaoi is letters as part of the disruption program against;
h a Security Index subject of the Newark Office who
currently-£ne organizer of the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) in
?f Wa oL an r d * ho since Jul y> 1963 > has been an alternate member of
the SWP National Committee.
loyment as a staff
_ New Jersey, newspaper,
ssuo of that paper written
writer for the
aad r ar WrniW n1ft appear
Newark has requested authority to mail an anonymous
letter to the editor ofthenews paper indicating it is inconceivable
that such a person as feSsSM coiOi^e employed by the paper.
The letter would point out"That k£M3W was the SWP candidate
for the New Jersey f^gg^in recent elections. The letter ends
- }? J C ffltti paper has rendered a disservice to its readers by
hiring ^WEffflg Newark advises that necessary precautions will
be taken .-to preclude the Bureau being identified as the sender.
for the
with
has been living without
A marriage license
returned to the
dly has a JULxill£_ wi f e
benefit of marr
was obtained in ^
marriage ^bureau as executed.
id. therefore, cannot remarry
was interviewed by Bureau "Agent.
cooper atlYi°*,"' He strongly objected to his dauf
with Igg™-" 4 ™™ - * -
re~q
was
. _ o « -Relationship
-and indicated he would like to "break the marr iage. "
"sts authority to send an anonymous lette r , . ^QjPi ^ilgjjl
advising him his daughter is not married to ^^^^pfnd
r^ 1 -? " ar £*££:.,*fi an unnamed woman living in New York. It
suggests that §gg^^p discuss the matter with his attorney and/
sugg jsts that marriage records in New York* City should provide!
very interesting information. Newark advises the proposed letter
will} be mailed from New York City, /ff^ ~ J/& >'"' * > " /*' J '
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Memorandum to Mr. W. C. Sullivan ,
RE{ J SOCIALIST WOrdCERS PARTY '■'.'& '■--
106-436291 '•£;"
It appears that the lette^rtp t hQ newspaper could
conceivably cause embarrassment to gpg^ fip and possibly cause him
to lose his present position. There does not appear to be any
danger that the Bureau will be identified with the mailing of this
le^er^^It is not felt, howover, advisable to mail the letter
toj ■ at this time since it is possible that the mailing of
two anonvngir^rommunications a t the same time, if they became
kno v mt^ypyig j| could be the basis of charges against the Bureau
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Newark be authorized to mail
thejert^r to the newspaper but instructed not to mail t he letter
to WffliBmm The mailing of a similar letter tc j^jj^ ^j should be
reconsidered by Newark after several months have elapsed. Attached
is a suggested letter to Newark.
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Be Charlotte airtel dated February 20, 1964,
captioned "Committee to Aid the Monroe Defendants,
Internal Security - SSP; Honr o^J^atolXKL-CQiGmlttee. In ternal
Security - WTO" advising that ^E^BMBa^S ^^^a of
the Committee to Aid the Honroo^SSndStstcSffiTTEad
recently visited llonroo, North Carolina, to work out an
agreement between the n ^ ?, ^lj^>flJJlQjS\^ra Q Kr fr XfpflQ ^npmitt<w»
def
and
^^^^ arges,
told f&HHl they wanted nothing" more to do^w!
a letter to BpE^^ffiwuTch she was critical of the
activities oftne Monroe defendants and indicated a desire
on behalf of the CAJHD to transfer the responsibility for
the defense to the KDC.
The information in reairtel appears to offer
some possibilities for a disruptlvo tactic against the
cialist Workers Party (SWP) and the above two committees.
H BgUjJULpnt infor m a t ion as veil as the contents
f the letter B||Sp wrote to US menu be placed in the
hands of a reliable contact in the newspaper field without
disclosing our sources, the break between the two committees
can possibly bo widened. It may also be possible to
publicize this rift and particularly get across to the
members of the SWP and the 6AHD that the work of these
organizations is no longer appreciated by the Monroe
"©fondants. Such publicity could possibly cause the
and CA2£D to coase their efforts on behalf of the defend
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and also possibly discourage supporters of the KDC. The
Charlotte and New York Offices should carefully study this
matter and determine if the current situation can be - ':'*,■■ : V
.utilized to the Bureau's advantage. Offices should advise -
If reliable newspaper contacts, particularly in North Carolina.
a *? & va " abl * vh0 can use thia Information to best advantage
without disclosing the FBI as the source or involving the
Bureau In any way. Extra care must be exercised to Insure
that sources of the Charlotte Of fie© are not compromised
in any manner. The observations and recommendations
of the Now York and Charlotte Offices should be promptly
submitted to the Bureau. This matter must be expedited.' ^
.Xo positive steps should be taken by either office
to initiate any disruptive tactics concerning the above
matter without specific Bureau authorization.
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V lq } \ AIRTEL REGISTERED MAIL
(Priority or Method of Mailing)
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TO:
FROM;
DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
SAC, CHARLOTTE (100-1181)
C— st
SOCIALIST VJORKERS PARTY
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
ReBulet to N. Y., 2-28-64.
A study of instant matter as set out in reBulet has bceji
conducted by the Charlotte Office, and it is believed that the
•J information obtained regarding the split between the Committee to
••f.Aid the Monroe Defendants (CAMD) and the Monroe Defense Committee
\ s (MDC) could be used to the advantage of the Bureau to further
Q,-- widen the breach between these two groups and their supporters.
a">>
**-| It is not felt that publicity of a disruptive nature^/
p;j would be effective in Charlotte territory, however, because of
'*\ I-* the following reasons:
There was never a copter of C M) in Ch arlotte territory
and the on ly known member is ^ ^S ^ME^S pi^S^^ M who was named
Jig B>f CAMD. He has never worked actively for this organi-
— * zation but has been used in th e n a ture of a figurehead and as an
^ entree into Monroe, N. C, for Sp^pfe jplly and her associates.
^ Also, there is no chapter and no known members of SWP in Char-
Qo lotte territory.
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Date:. 3-3-64
Transmit the following in
Vln \ ATRTET,
(Type in plain text or code)
REGISTERED MAIL
(Priority or Method of Mailing)
CE: 100-1181
Prior to arrival of ^BBU VMSffimttmmp in Monroe *- n
January 1964, there we re no members of 141X2 in Monroe. He s et
jip MDC h eadquarters at ■ B- # the residence of I I
B but received prac tically no local Negro support and
according to HH V there is no MDC membership among the
local Negroes l i vin g in Monroe. Also information has been
received that ^p|j|Qg9 has i ndicat e d he plans to leave Monroe
in the near future and take ^H^§gf|j§g|3h with him if he can get he):
out on bond. Her bond is set at $15,000.00 plus an additional
$1500.00 appeal bond.
It appears that the majority of CAMD support is located
in N. Y. City where headquarters of CAMD and SWP are located. .
Support of MDC appears to be centered primarily in the Workers
World Party in Cleveland and N. Y.
It is noted that the repudiation of CAMD by K ^ jgg fl and
is contained in a CAMD news release dated 2-21-64, which
set out in LHM enclosed with CEairtel to Bureau 2-26-64, entitled
"CAMD, IS - SWP; MDC, IS - WWP."
An additional item of information which may be of value
is set out in LHM enclosed with CEairtel to Bureau 3-2-64,
entitled "CAMD; IS - SWP; MDC - IS - WWP." This information
concerns th e fact t hat two un known Negro men reportedly entered
the home of ^^^^^^j^g^slg ^^^rt in Monroe shortly befo re noon on
At the time the only person in the house was
SWP National Committee member from N. Y- City,
lained h e w as busy typing up notes taken j Sugl ng the kTdnap-
ing trial of fp8Slto3jg }lind her codef endants . HSwillSIISatB was jtied up
and the robbers then broke into a hidden wall safe using fe garden
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Date:
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pick which was later found on the premises. The amount taken,
between $10 , 000 and $15,000, has not yet been publicized. In
this connection it has been reported that the CAMD treasury was
depleted and efforts were underway to raise funds. One addi-
tionalitem is th e fact that CAMD has gone off the bond of
WSPffB and 8S H and t nev are inc arcerated in Union Co. Jail
along with || S Bond for P w as raised and
posted i " t >^ a moTnt^f $5,00 appearance bond and $1,500 appeal
bond. Tr n^^ ro^^^ M^^^ ^B^ s tated that he believes this money
If the Bureau decides that Charlotte or Monroe would
be the logical location in which to publish information of a
disruptive nature, this matter can be handled through reliable
newspaper contacts of the Charlotte Office, however, it is
felt that in view of the above information that this action
would be much more effective in N. Y. City.
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AIRTEL
SAC, Now York (100-146608)
Director, TBI (100-436291) JSb
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY nrp «
INTERNAL SECURITY - SWfcV). *vCU-ft
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
FA1VA s
BeBulet to New York 2-28-64 and Charlotte
alrtel to Bureau 3-3-64.
In submitting observations and recommendations
requested in reBulot, also include your comments concerning
observations of Charlotte in realrtel.
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FOR RF.LKASE TO ^AJVTi^S
SWP CIVIL SLUT l,/ J - Ll *.7;
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qu/P PTVIL SUIT bi. i*' 1 - *
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Mem on ^m
FROM
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subject:
DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
SAC, ilEW YORK (100-146608)
r '"'
SOCIALIST V/ORXEPS PARTY
IS-3W?
DISRUPTIOM PROGRAM
date:
3 AV 6! 4
>,' ReBulet 2/73/64, and re3ua'.rtol 3/5/64. Re Charlotte .
•V ; v airtel to Bureau, 3/3/64, re-IYlet to 3ureau, 3/6/64.
/•*" Referenced communx-ations deal with the possibility
of initiating disruption within the SWP through its sponsorship
of the Committee -to Aid the Monroe Defendants (CAMD),
have been reviewed and no information was
setting forth their 3.1? membership.
In the
aooearan
case o^B R S TOTO y it is noted that his public
rih a l f of the 3WP are invariably under the
This is the name used to identify
in each issue of "The Militant'! "'
paper oi trie SV(P.
Be^ardin^; ^JHESHIiBU although she has not bgen wl ^,j] | -'A: L < g ^y
identified as an oWP member, she was openly known as mmmmmMii ^
of the Fair Play for Cuba Committee (FPCC). In many a'reai 1 , 1
this may well before daraa ^ir^ Item of personal hi story than
the membership in the SUP. ^^pwas d^c^bed as
of the FPCC in the ".'Jew York Times" ol _
Charlotte has advised in reairtel dated 3/3/64, that
neither the CAMD or its rival, the Monro* Defense Commit tee ^
(MDC), has a functioning organization or a local follov;ih3 in
Monroe. It appears that the only feasible tactic involving
contact with the Morth Carolina press might possibly involve
imputing the motives or citing undesirable background of
outside individuals in Monroe to direct defense efforts.
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Tr-ftev; York (100-14G3E9) (CAMD)
(100-146603)
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harlotte may win to consider this possibility. ' ;■ yK l]
As requested in IIYrelet of 3/6/64, Charlotte 'v-L
furnish NYO information re the theft of money from ■' **■
Monroe CAMD Headquarters. Copies of newspapers articles dca
with the theft as well as. other items appearing in the press
damaging to the CA'-1D are requested from Charbtte for
possible value in implementing this disruption program.
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egard to the anonymous letter submitted in
proved by the. 3ureau a copy v/ill also be sent
y who has a certain influence among IV£_ Negroes •
was in on the beginning of the Monroe defense activity,
ed to the S'.J? inserting itself into this movement, and
throw his support to the MDC.
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; a irtel
(Priority or Method of Mailing)
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TO:
FROM:
DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
SAC, CHARLOTTE (100-1181) (P)
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
*r • ReBulet to New York, 2/23/64? Charlotte airtel to
Bureau, 3/3/64; and New York letter to Bureau, 3/6/64.
Enclosed herewith for the Bureau are two copies and
for New York one copy of an article from the 2/27/64, issue
jr of the "Charlotte Observer," Charlotte, N.C., entitled
-^ "Doctor's Wall Safe Cracked."
■JhS t h am ount °f money stolen from the wall safe of
Monroe , N . C . , on 2/26/64 . has not been
reported to
£ publicized. Initially, mmmimamgm ^^ ti ,~-^~ -~ ilftiUMi iM tn iiiiii n
giN Monroe PD, that between $10,000 and $15,000 had been taken.
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Ml „ „ n^^n^nfTy advised 3/6/64, that ^a«—
g;"] had revised his extimate and now states chat only about $5,000
< r«t was stolen from the safe.
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He stated the Monroe PD is still investigating this
crime, but to date no suspects have been developed.
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New York (100-146608) (RM) (Enc. 1) / £ ;) L /j£>Z^// |*V?
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6 4 MAR 2 H 1964 £&/
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^m uii i i ,i ■■ ,u«(i<- *. ■ — n.. ' ^..- " . , ; >u ^" ^ry sicayywTgg
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odors
WallSafe
Cracked
V V *r • t n A second man came Into the
>.J. fruif Reporter basement then, lYeUsrom uld,
,% . n __ bnt he wa« ordered not (a ion
l/fi/y I erson Ilonrc around and look.
Weiseman said be uu at the
Perry bouse shortly before noon
when be heard someone at the
door He said a Negro man was
there, asking to see Perry.
Suddenly, the man pointed a
pistol at him and backed him
Into the house. Wehuman w a t
taken to the basement, tied up,
and gagged with a piece of
drapery.
By DON CfWV
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•X to
The two men left Weissman in,
the basement and went to work*
MONROE - Two bandits fore- on the aa/e upstaira. • j
ed their way Into the home of PoIicf u , Tcd Bro0ffie ^
a Moo roe >egro physician the wall safe, hidden behind
Wednesday, tied up a visitor who elolhea in a clwet, waa forced
was the only poraon in the house opeo with a garden pick.
at the time, and rifled a wall ...J. ,. '
tafe. wnssman said two defense'
: lawyers and one defendant in the'
The vuutor was a free - lance kidnap trail had been living at'
New York City Journalist, Georg<v. Perry's homo.
weissman. who war. In Monroe „' .■ ... "■ . '.
to cover the radal kidnap trial "V 8 , ld ^ U "?* T * * n4 ««me
now going on. He said the ban- v ™*-W\tn\s. came to the
ditf. at least one of whom had ^ ,£ f h ™ h */?" mhiule.
a gun. ordered him lo keep quiet "{£ § ,he 4 'ohbera left.
while they robbed the safe *. B ? l J ,rt tim *- w «**™n said.
7 . ne had managed lo untie him-
Theboose was owned by.Br. « '
i^f tZ m \? fofm * r pTtti ' I " Th/?rt «™ b a lot going on
d«t of the Me.,., NAACP l,ere." Weissman said -New
•chapter, -bo a«M "meoey 'York City U *2| SoW* J
. . . Inst money- t»at ukei j Monroe - -A***— jj
from the safe. Hi aaid a* did «5
■ot kjow how much w|t lake*., / * , ^
ka»w fcaw much was taken.. / * . ^ . /
/ . if *»' * i < "- / A * i o r. * ^ ' ' ?4 r^ n-' * ?/V. ; > ■
"I'll have to do some figuring
_-afld„ni have- » flik with my
f wife TSral.- be said.
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10 CHAFL7TTE OESEP.VEP.
Charlotte, N. C.
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FOR RELEASE TO PLAIKTIKKS
SWP CIVIL SUTT BY LLTTER
dated EcB.2 .6.19Z5-- and filed ,/ »,.,.;••. . /
IN 100-16 (SWP MAIN FILE). J^W " ' ''
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FEB 28 1964 ■
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UNITED STATES qW^RNMENT
Memorandum
r-rtf**^-. .
from :
subjfxt:
DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
date: 3/2 5/64 Ji ^-
SAC, NEWARK (100-46426)
SOCIALIST WORKERS PAKTY
IS — -SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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Re Newark letter to Bureau 2/18/64.
On 2/24/64, Det.
^ecutor's Office, Belvldere,
phat the Indictment against
dropped. He stated that this in
Judge STANTON In the near future,
that the Warren Coun
been In contact with
J. , concerning a leas
and
also
will be
t v/as to go before
lated
had
. , Newark,
on 1 /1/53 between
and
believed that the
had felt that based on
and the above two in- ^
urrendered possession
or the premises - © - !* the- Mountain Spring Camp to
the above persons and that 6he could not have been held at
fault in connection with the recent raid by the ABC,
Warren Coun
the lease
dividuals,
and control
ment agalns
further related he believed that the indict-
would be dismissed on 5/5/64,
^ >rren County Prosecutor's
Office, Belvidere, N. J. f advised £E"|ji^that there had been
no publicity in the paper concerning the sentencing of the SWP
members in connection with the ABC charge. She stated that
there had merely been a listing of their names, along with
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- New York (100-
(1-100-88074)
(1-100-84588)
- Detroit (100-21
- Newark
(1-100-1984) (SWP)
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© MAR 26 1964
HKJ.00-46426
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other people's names, In the newspapers in Warren County, 1 *
N, J. , setting out the fact that the persons who had appeared
in court on that day had been sentenced and the terra of their
sentences. ■-._.•»«*.
On 2/24/64,
Place, Morristown, N. J, ,
advis
served any publicity in connection
tain Spring Camp or the sentencing of the subjects involved.
ABC Office, 2 Schuyler
that he had not ob-
the ABC raid at Moun-
No tangible results have yet bee
suit of the anonymous letter mailed to the
edasare-
r
mmstm ^ am ^ mmgM
Q»f>ONM FO(M MO. 10
JOIO-104
UNITED STATKS C.^P
tNMENT
FROM
date: ' 3/25/^^*%
/''. Memorandum
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«****r DI7.ECT0rt f FBI (100-^-6291)
SAC, NEV.' YORK (100-1^6608) (P)
(^SOCIALIST V/OnKERS PA3TY
is - sv:p
DISRUPTION' PROGRAM
(00: I JEW YOfUC)
Uo Chicago let to Bureau, 2/l''/6-'J.
Chicago relet sets fortl^^TfojjjA^j^Tor.corn-
ing the arrest and conviction of fl B in
Chicago on a charge of non-suppor
subject:
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is the S'./P candidate for
of the United ,j'.;;itcG in the 1QG': elections. . Mo plans" to
tour the country to spread SV/P projrLg^d^rJuring the pre-elec-
tion- -period,, it is believed thatwBBBP^ arrest,
coupled v:ith other information, is sufficiently of
interest to warrant printing in a newspaper column.
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SSpi-Sr Although the pertinent background re m
.5i'jSd is contained in Chicago records, it would appear ciesir-
££3*1^ able to channel the information to a IK*.; York contact
3£*Hiiflf3. for the following reason. It is noted that the He;; York
ih 5 n B?3 Of fie e u 1 11 i r.c l as n , ^ f ^p'"-:' vc- tactic the se rious c rl -
SV-P candidate
•jj. . This in forma-
7--"
w o e-« *£> f or
>* ?J, W tion was iur;
' fe 8 w 0j man nn±-i^
j>:1 iy
.si loo
oy one j. ^,' ;•':•■!.! to a friend ly newspaper
!l£id In the pPJSjj&W SiSBSBl M - o 1 ur,:n Of
S h Th
O k! >' I
W W n i O
hccuao
. .- SinocQgg^^gp another SV/P candidate '.;ith a
3 « p. e-« police record, is a s inula r case, a tie-in between the
w 9 tX £ 5 t w o b s jj ^u a 1 1 on s might be more appropriate appearing in the
Column. , *\0
There is set forth uclow information which can
be released by the Bureau for possible utilization as a
yi/U
nev;spapcr item.
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1 - Chicago (100-39^27) [?M
1 - New York (100-13'<203)
1 - Hew York
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NY 100-1^6603
Despite its appeals for a c
tallpt power structure", the Sl.'P zppe
selecting a candidate abl
of "Capitalist lav;",
be recalled) . In rega
sent SV/P candiJate for no lesS a p
the United States ^irneon±^n^rest re
Polie Department Si might
• ; S'<; .;'■_-.-.
liiiiioiw.
Municipal
the Meeting Ha
Court case number
paid
avoid
number 29, relfects that on
found guilty of non-support
wife, ^ p in open court.
months^C^Tnc House of Correction,
ordered by th e c ourt to pay $30.00 u
of his wifcBBB and three minor chi
hangc in the "Capi-
ars to have trouble
jithin the bounds
did at e, might
the pre-
ident of
port of the Chicago
be of irttcrcst.
ted at(l0jii5^).m._
'street., Chicago,
-\ : P. Chicago
Court Branch
iyj.U'j so his
a se ntence of six
___^_ -as further
v;ooa. for support
ldren.
*Vt
This was not the first notice taken oi'
by the Chicago Police, however, police
t_ records further show that he was arrested in
a charge of making indecent advances and
was arrested in connection with labor ■
disputes .
exact marital status. A r, r.
r ecords 1.1-. t his wife as
I, Chi c .:\t-'Q .
_l; j. o appeared ~ou page
sett
daughter
'This is
There. is conflict in the records over
e th e Chicago
who re si ££:£!;
On ii ii' "'inr hand, an
" o T IfflffllMByillfe^jJ dated
i:, '.;)■■ i r-.-xcn uo the
of the SV/P.
iija^ i. ijge to
ias been located in Hew Yorlc or Chicago. ' ±1, i;
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>tod ., howover. that birth certificate number
Joard of Ii%JJ& ffiflcc ts t hat '
was born fi g j gf f fll to fejgj^f
ana {H M If the Bureau wisnes to
.mpart nirther^WfWrSfSTon on a conf;
Mr. enn ho '^ovpf-lpd that for sometime
and their child have resi<
f\ venue, Brooklyn, He v. 1 York . r-r, i
reporter might wich to interview
determine if she is still the 1< _
;aln if she has commei
[aspirant . Thj
.ng as s i ting that
unu daughter of BfSBWT was fo rwarded to the Bureau
under the captlor"
If the information set forth above re
becomes public knowledge, it is "JoTIcved
as the standard bearer of the Z\:? t can-
not help uuu suffer disgrace and thus reflect upon
the esteem of the Party. If it can be further established
that he is 11 vlng V^|?,,^P J,|,&|A, S , ; a th e red a child by the
daughter of the ■%f$%^^ 0$^ ' $p3£l of the SWP after
abandoning his 1 e g a 1 v™ I e a Ac! ' ' " 1! id r e n , this should fur- -
tfrer demoralize the SWP.
The Dureau is requested to furnish the infrnna-
/ tion outlined above to a friendly newspaper source to set
' in motion this tactic which should result in considerable
disruption of the SWP. . ;
It is further noted that if this information
could be released a considerable time in advance of
election day, it would allow the New York Office to set
in action further disruption through selective dissemina-
tion of any newspaper publicity which might tlcc placed
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The recommendation of the New York Office was
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material was furnished a Bureau contact on 4/6/64.
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Re Chicago letter dated 2/14/64 captioned as above .
Due to the lack of any pronounced difference in
the Chicago Branch, Socialist Workers Party (CBSWP) at
this time, which would lend itself to the Disruption Program,
this case Is being placed in a closed status.
The Chicago Division will remain alert for any
condition or circumstance whereby a Disruption Program in
the CBSWP may be instituted and this case will be closely
followed by administrative tickler.
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ReEulet to NY and Charlotte dated 2/28/64.
Careful consideration has been given by the
NYO regarding the possibility of disrupting the SWP
through the repudiation of the Committee to Aid the
Monroe Defendants (CAMD) by the defendants themselves.
The NYO agrees with the Bureau's suggestion
in relet that having it widely circulated that the
defendants had renounced the CAMD would be extremely
embarrassing to the SWP.
As far as NY newspapers are concerned, news,
stories were carried in .several papers concerning the
events in Monroe and in the case of the "New York Times"
some information was set forth regarding confusion and
conflict in the defense. effort. It is believed, however,
that interest in this case in NYC now is not sufficient
for the press to print further material of a background
nature.
If articles were first to appear in newspapers
in the Monroe area, however, it is possible they would
be picked up by the NY press. In any event, we could
arrange for copies of such material to be disseminated
where it might cause the desired reaction.
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It appears that North Carolina newspapers .;. -;__,•■
have tended to emphasize the interest of the Communist '"*■'
Party (CP) in the Monroe case. While the CP has supported
the defendants and covered the story in "The Worker",-
the Pafty played no significant role in either of the two .
defense committees. The emphasis on the CP probably is \ j
based on the fact that the Party is well known whereas .;./,..,;
the smaller Trotskyist organizations, SWP and Workers " , ;';.,'.
World Party (WWP) are not. Charlotte might consider
clarifying the Trotskyist identity of the backers of
the defense movement through a cooperative newspaper •_
contact.
The SWP does not publicize the fact that it .
created and controls the CAMD. The SWP members most. ■;
r»inp,Pl v ar.soM&Eed with the CAMD are National Committee
and SWP NY Local member _
______ S3 of these individuals wi"
"uelermine if any public source is available '.
to establish their SWP membership. If located, this . .
data will be furnished Charlotte for consideration in-
feeding to friendly newspaper sources. It is believed
that if it is generally known by the Monroe Negro
community that the SWP ran the CAMD, and that the CAMD
was discredited by the defendants themselves, it will •
effectively end any further influence of the SWP in this area,
If this is followed up by further dissemination in NY,
it may seriously cripple SWP efforts to gain influence
in the Negro civil rights field. f It is noted that this
is the number one riron/yfrncfi effort of the SWP, enltomized by
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their running TTPHBWfBfffffflIF- 3 IrI ° TrQ * as swp „
candidate. The SwP has also supported the Freedom Now
Party (FNP) an all-Negro political entity, a3 a means of
gaining further support from Negro "militants."
The SWP has it3 enemies within the FNP, however,
who tend to r ega r d s w P c &6 n e r a t i o n as a kiss of death.
One of these is _pfe^ ^ffi8t who already has written in
■rotest against tne^J/f c 1 aim ing an alliance with the
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Pending the possibility of newspaper stories --.*;.
emanating from North Carolina, it is felt that the SWP
leadership and program would be considerably disrupted
by an attack designed to tear down the Party image as
a defender of the downtrodden.
Bureau authority is therefore requested to / '''
send the anonymous letter set forth below to the
following:
mentioned above. .
The editor of ,f The Worker" , who can reasonably
be expected to further disseminate this type of information,
The editor of the "National Guardian" who
could be expected to take similar action.
of "Liberator", a Negro .-
nationalist publication wno no's spoken- at SWP forums.
a Negro author who recently
added his voice as a supporter of the CAMD.
^__^ a reporter for the "New York Times"
who wrote iriThe paper regarding the SWP on the occasion
of the assassination of President KENNEDY. He is regarded
by the Party as being friendly.
_ a leader of an SWP minority
faction who was expel leu"ln December, 1963* £nd who has
already issued a publication, "Spartaclst" attacking the
SWP leadership.
leader of a minority faction
remaining within the SWP who is maneuvering secretly
against the SWP leadership.
Suggested anonymous letter:
"To whom it may concern-
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"As a Negro who has seen his people pulled and ;..., ; »
pushed, set up and knocked down, and otherwise fooled ««_. . ..
by the white power structure, I used to feel that the
future of my race would depend on the support of the
working man and workers organizations. A3 a fairly
close observer of some recent happenings in a Negro
defense ca3e, I am disillusioned and disgusted by the...-,
way the "socialist" "workers" groups also betry the
Negro. When efforts were first made to form a committee
to defend the people in Monroe, North Carolina, who had
bee n framed on a kidnapping charge, Johnny-on-the-Spot
was t Wffifiii^ ^i^Biyof the SWP, offering money, publicity, end
the !7! BenfHinfi d e the glove - control. He was
properly rebuffed, and a Negro-controlled committee,
the Monroe Defense Committee, was formed. The SV/P,
however, regardless of the divisive effect, set up its
own Committee to Aid the Monroe Defendants.
"And who popped up as head of the CAMD, completely
running the show, and most important, handling the money.-
gets around - she must be the SWP's
best collector. - It wasn't so long before this she ran
the Fair Play for Cuba Committee, once again not as
titular leader; she Just ran the office where the money
flowed through. Well, FPCC is a dead letter now, jjj| p
was thrown out eventually, but apparently not in time.
"What about the CAMD - did anyone learn a lesson?.
Here was the SV/P plugging for money to conduct the defense
of these poor foils in Monroe, and there's jpg ^p keeping
track of the money.
"And how didr.it all turn out? The NY. newspapers
weren't tcb informative when the case finally came to trial.
The New York Times did print that the trial was an
aberration in the civil rights movement and that the
Negroes in Mon roe hj d b een . x S Jn} ccj Gix different directions.
■ Our old friend ^^^m^tei^a writing in the Militant. -
didn't have t h e whole storyei th e r .
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V/P NY meeting hall.
^^^ had been the CAMD '3 attorney for the
Monroe defendants until Just befo re the trial began ■■'■...
and the v renounced the CAMD and, EH^ along v;ith it. I .-'.'"'
guess fe^jlf was sore, because at Ene forum he came out
and saiaw~nat should have been apparent all along. The
CAMD, unlike the KDC, wasn't interested in the victims
a3 individuals, they were Just figureheads for the SWP .
t o use in promoting itself and filling its pocket3.
ggSl also said the Monroe boys started out illiterate
"and'^they ended lll'&rate. They began politically ignorant
and ended that way.
"And worst of all, they ended up convicted.
"gvpnthg^h the defendants had repudiated .
the CAMD . WSftfiiBaj gHI was in Monroe during the trial
still propag-:: no xsing for the CAMD. But what about
all the mone^ L colle cted by the CAMD for the legal defense?
Do you think 00™ is- going to turn it over to MDC to*-
be used for tne good of the defendants. Let's not be
naive.
tf I am sending this letter to a few people,
some of whom may already know the facts I have related
in even more detail. It was done with the hope that
publicizing this deplorable situation may keep it from
happening again.
"The CAMD, like the FPCC before it, is a dead
letter now, but its cynical, betraying function ha 3^ eon
served . The poor Negroes of Monroe face jail, but
• her collecting completed, is free now for the
ue reuse" committee the SWP chooses to set up..
"Spare us from friends like this."
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An attempt has been made in the above letter "vs.,,
to compose it from the viewpoint anybody of knowledge
existing within the leadership of tttfe WWP. If a
suspicion in. this directbn is engendered in the recipient,
it will serve to effectively cover the Bureau as the .
possible author. It is further believed that this tactic
will serve to increase animosity" between the CAMD and 1 . •
the HDC more than attempting to publicize the rift would. •
Members of the respective parent organizations, SWP and
WWP, are already aware of the rivalry between the two
committees in representing the Monroe defendants. These ";
organizations have been enemies since before the beginning
of the Monroe defense movement and as the two major
Trotskyist groups in this country, are always in keen
competition.
It is further noted that ^M&^S^^MM^ of
the WWP, was very disheartened following the Monroe .
trial because the MDC received no publicity from its
activities. He would be very pleased at public mention
that the MDC has supported the defendants. It is further
believed that the anonymous letter would creat e^gx^gt er
enmity between the SWP and WWP without giving
the publicity he craves for MDC.
Enclosed for the Bureau is a release prepared
by the WWP at its headquarters in NY. If submission
of the anonymous letter is approved by the Bureau, it
is requested that the Laboratory furnish, if possible,
writing paper as nearly identical as possible with that-
used by the WWP. Further, if the Laboratory has
available varities of old typewriters, it i3 requested*
that copies of the anonymous letter be prepa:
match the type on the enclosed WWP material. _
ha3 stated that TOP typewriters are all old machines.-
He has been instructed to ascertain, if possible, the
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will be forwarded to the Bureau Immediately following
its receipt.
Charlotte has advised that a large sum of
money was reported stolen from CAKD Headquarters in
Monroe. It is requested that Charlotte furnish any...
public source material available on this incident
which will be considered by the NYQ as a follow-up
to the anonymous letter suggested at thi3 time.
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and knocked down, and otherwise fooled by the white power structure,
I used to feel that the future of ny race would depend on tlie
support or the working nan and worker's organizations. As a fairly
close observer of scro recent happenings in a '"-e^ro de fens'; case, I
a 1.1 disillusioned and disgusted by the way the "socialist" :, workers''
'.roups also betray the fcgro. >'hen efforts w~rc first rade to form
a co: wit tee to 'defend the people in I'onroe, I-'orth Carolina, who had
a kidnapping charge, Johnny-on-the- 3 pot uai
^ w ^ m ^ m ^^ m ^?f! the SijP, offering roncy, publicity, and - the
hi.ioen fist insicb the' glove - control. He was properly rebuffed,
an- J a i-e^rc -con trolled coi.:*rittoe, the bonroe Defense Ccj silt tee, '.:<s
:"c r re d • The t,-'i? 9 hows ve r , re r;a relic s so" the <\ i vis i ve 2 f f s- c t , set
up its err. Ccvr.Ltice to Aid the Konroe Defendants,
"nd who portp-.d up as the head of the CAiD, co-.x;letely
:*'-nri:T* the show, and most important, handling the money.
^^^_TJts around - she rust be the SV/Pts Lost collector* It
wasn't s-> lrnr» before thi«> she ran the Fair flay for Cuba Committee,
once again not as titular leader} she just ran the offinewhere the
rr,ney flowed through. r*cll, FFCC is a dead letter now, | 9 *' as
thrown c.'.t eventually, but. apparently not in tine.
«hat about the CAM) - did anyone learn c lesson' «iere was the
i.-.<? plur. 'iir»3 for monsy Jb^jonduct the dsfer.se of these poor/foils
ir .-enrco, oi.d there's |g^9 keeping trade of the money.
And \\o\i did it all turn out? The STf newspapers weren't too
Inform tive *:h« : n the case finally care to tri'i. *'he Ihv "fork Times
did print that the trial wa3 an aberration In the civil rights
rrvenent end that the l«;/roej^^j^brrg^had been nulled six different
directions. Cur old frier.d WgS^Bl^^SBM vrr.it in;: in the I-ilitant
didn't have tha whole story eioner.
I d idn't r^ill'"' be^ln to see where ov-?iy : -'un'; fi'. k*d in until
I ?K;"ord vHBBSB^P®*^ February 2 1th at a To rum, at of all places,
the E.'JP i.i •.»■„■;, -ny nail.
WSmmB'^'- ^t-n the CAllO's attorney for th'j Krnroo defendants /
rntii j'St be -'ore the trial began and thuy re minced th; CAHJ .Vrsdj
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cars out and said what should have been apparent all slon*. T;« T*
OJ©, unlike the IDC, wasn't interested in the victim as "individual 3,
whey rare just fi^rchead^J^thc SWP to v.se in prfraotir,* itself '•
•>Acd filling its pockets. Q^alr.o said the i-onroe bo-.-s Started cut "
illiterate and they ended illiterate. They began politically
ignorant and ended that way.
And worst of all, they ended up convicted.
l^ven tho-\.h the defendants had repudicted the CAMn, Q 9f
w~s in licnrce d:\rin-; the trial still propagandising for the C-.i2>.
But -/hst about all the r-or^v collected by the CA1-J) ..or the lagal
def-nse? Do you thinl: ffi^is ^oin* to turn it over tc HDC to be
used /.or the 3000 of the defendants; Let's not be naive,
I an seruiir.'.: this letter to a few pee pie, see of whon ray
alrs-dy laiow th: i'c-cts I have related in even i-ore detail. It was
done with the hope that publicizing this deplorable situation rosy keep
it fro it. happening again*
Th 3 CAM), U.:; 2 the FKC before it, is a dead letter now, but its
cynical, betroyin:; ■■'^-I^lVis b:n served. The poor '/swroes oi
rfor.roc face jail, butfi MM her collecting completed, is free
nov or the next 'cbferri- ' coi.-j.ut tee the SWP chooses to set ^p,
Spcr.3 us X'ron friends I.U3 this.
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on the rise. Last November.
and ^BW BW BB CCT were killed ^ P°l lo ° hullots In a patrol car
•'" on 96th Street and West End Avenue.
Ho*t three months later,
of these same police "bullets.
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, 18 yeare old, is another victim
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Vednesday night an off-duty cop In plain clothes, d/inKlng^h irbarr-rusned-
out into the street with gun draw fc>/hreak up a fight." The cop refused %*
show his "badge and then he shot to kill J
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PROTEST TKZ BRUTAL POLICE KILLING OF
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DATE: Sunday, February 23, 19#* :',..-
TIME: 2:30 P.M.
PLACE: 104th Street hetveen Lexington & 3rd Avenues ^
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'■•'-• ':•''■ Ahora, trefl rceses de spues
, de 19 anos de eded» ;-';V V--i .
S^'*-- fue Otra victlna de las mismas Dalas policiacas. - /^ .; -..'-. ;'
fe/vi "'^Vzi'miercoles por la nocne, un policia fuera de servicio, enropa
K;'^\ : civil 7 WAendo en una tar ra, corrio'fusA con revolver en nono.. El ,
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Mr. Sullivan
FBI Laboratory
Harch 17, 1964
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECUBITY - SWP
DISRUPTI0H PROGRAM
Ee New York letter 3-6-64.
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The Bureau has approved the calling of the
anonymous letter to the Individuals specified In referenced
letter. In this connection, the FBI Laboratory Is preparing
the anonymous letter on mimeograph paper and with a type-
writer similar In style to that used by the Workers World
Party in the release enclosed with referenced Now York letter
Twenty-five copies of the mimeographed anonymous
letter will be sent to the New York Office in the near
future. Advise the Bureau of the mailing of the anonymous
letter and promptly advise the Bureau of any information
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.Memorandum
to_*-^mt. W. C. Sullivan
vIom : Mr, F. J. Baumgaydner
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subject: ^SOCIALIST WORKERS, PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
This memorandum is prepared to recommend a disruptive
against the Socialist Workers Party (SWP).
The Committee to Aid the Monroe Defendants (CAMD) was formed
by the SWP and the Monroe Defense Committee (MDC) was formed by the
Workers World Party (WWP) to support the Monroe defendants, four indi-
viduals who were recently convicted of kidnaping charges in Monroe,
North Carolina, which charges arose out of a racial incident in 1961.
Both committees have collected funds to support the Monroe defendants
and a few days before the trial began in February, 1964, three of the
defendants denounced the CAMD and officially affiliated themselves with
the MDC. The Bureau requested New York submit recommendations con-
cerning the use of this split to disrupt the SWP. -r
New York by letter 3-6-64 has recommended the sending of an
anonymous communication to individuals who may publicize the contents
of the letter. These eight individuals will ^^ 1||H %i^SiL^UlSS^ o:f '
"The Worker," the "National Guardian," Negro author \ gftgillfflBBW ^ a
- (reporter from "The New York Times," and two leaders or - SWP wxnoi ity-
factions. , /
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CAMD and put in as its
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just befor
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formerly with the FairJPlay . *
It states" that the CAMD obtained tte^ser vices of .--
for the defendants who renounced i§» and- thcH^AMD
al began. It accuses the CAMD of not~bein£> interest*
in the defendants as was the MDC but was more interested in being, a -7
figurehead for the S?,T> and "filling its pockets." It raises the cfuestic
as to what is going to happen to the money collected by the.CAMD.
New York inquired whether the anonymous letter could be
prepared by the FBI Laboratory on paper and with n typewriter similar
to that-used by the WWP in one of its releases thereby indicating the
WWP
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'may have prepared the anonymous letter. The Document Section of
Laboratory has advised it, can prepare the anonymous lettei as,
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BEj ( SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
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It appears that the anonymous letter may cause disruption \
within the SWP through publication of the letter by some of the indii
viduals receiving it and may also widen the split between the SWP \
and the WWP. There does not appear to be any chance of embarrassment!
to the Bureau through the mailing of this anonymous letter. \
RECOMMENDATION: I
It is recommended that New York be authorized to mail
the anonymous letter to the individuals suggested. Attached is a
letter to New York. If you approve, this memorandum should be
routed to the FBI Laboratory in order that it may prepare 25
mimeographed copies of the anonymous letter set forth in New York
letter dated 3-6-64.
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - SffP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
April 3, J964
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;.'.%'.'*:' ■'*■ Reurlot 3/6/64, requesting that the Laboratory . >: . -
•:•-"/ prepare "an anonymous letter generally matching the typewriting
,i;;>:: '.'-= . and papor furnished with relet. Reference is also made to ;
■■'"..'.'"*' Bureau letter to New York dated March 17, 1964, advising that
the preparation of the anonymous letter had been approved.
v^/i The anonymous letter has been prepared on mimeograph
.reaper similar to that furnished by your office. The typewriter
\ generally consistent in the style of type used on the sample
'»..$? ^letter was used in the preparation o|^ the^anonynous letter. \ : .:"'"'
,; H ; 4 m /^This letter was mimeographed in two., ways f °3>ne having two separate
>- m '.** rr pages and one having the letter raimedgraplfed on the front and
'* u, ci 5 »q back of the same page. Sufficient copies HTor your use are
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^<^s'i As set out in Bureau letter, dated March 17, 1964,
^p*«,2 7 '« you should advise the Bureau of thri; t mailirig of tho anonymous .
viob'4 r % letter and promptly advise the Bureau ofiTany information t ' .
j^tj ifi coming to your attention concerning the receipt of the anonymous
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^SOCIALIST WORKERS Pj
INTERNAL 'SECURITY - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
Mr. Belmont
Mr . Mohr
Mr, DeLoach
Mr. Sullivan
Mr^^Raueutardner
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mmend that certain
,, member of the
, ~v,v. *.****.*., Workers Party (SWP),
of the United States in the 1964
This memorandum is prepa
public source material concerning
Secretariat of the Pol^^ca lCo mmi
and SWP candidate for f^gJIlgBl"
elections, be released byr Tie t r i me Records Division to an appro-
priate newspaper outlet as a disruptive tactic against the SWP, , .
The SWP has been cited pursuant to Executive Order 10450. J///
I M, a Negro fiiWSXSSJi v rGRiAi £ Z xA MiijbJ?™ York City,
was arrestee! '"ate : 40 p.m., ^j pjpjli ap by the g2|||W police at the
meeting hall of the. SWP, 302§ouTh Canal Street/where he was
scheduled tosp ea k . . T ne arres "t W as based on a nonsupport complaint
filed by tfej^ MJS^MJ^ ^ wife, on behalf of herself and three minor
children. ^|§||ggpTas released on bail and returned to the SWP
meeting hall. There was no publicity concerning the arrest other
than the fact that he had been arrested before the audience to whom
he was to speak.
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Municipal Court records, case gfra3a%ip*?p p Court
[s T umber 297 revealed that Judge Feldraan on 1 2/ 1 0/ o3 found
guilty of nons r iinnprt and sentenced him to six months
[ouse. of Correction. @§SS||^V paid his wife $90 in open court and/
was ordered to pay h erTJSuwee k 1 y beginning 12/17/63. The case was
A continued until 1 2/1 5 / 6 6 v/ 1 1 h the jail sentence apparently vacated
until such time as { B defaults in his payments,
artment records show that
on a charge of making indecent advances
in connection with labor disputes.
ssue of
marr
was arrested in
and on two occasions
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FOR PIlj'-ASiC Ti\/l-h^ lit'fTTTS IN
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Memorandum to Mr. V/. C. Sullivan
RE-: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
1Q0-436291
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York or Chicago.
Board of Health
to
Birth Certificate
lists the bir
and
RECOMMENDATION:
iving
That the above public source material regarding
be furnished to an appropriate newspaper outlet. Til
des ire to confidentially advise th e .fiQJt^gt that __
[and their child reside at te^ffi^^^E^ ^ Avenue,
enterprising reporter might desire iointerviei
regarding her curren t J BIL gi * a 1 status to
:y regarding the arrest of ^^^^ B and the fact__ne
with and fa thered a child by the daughter of 5Jl£j^lm ___
■ Should bring disgrace upon the SWP |^g||ppp^i candidate
a\atferaoralize the SW P in n rjiffiSftliiiiiiiftiiiiSilJ" 1 ' 1 ar " is ^ u "^ ve tactic
»a g ntnhpd nfrninst f^ H;^»iiHBfe| f SWP candidate for the
ails of his
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;his memorandum should t>e
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Mr. W. C. Sullivan
Mr. ~
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY '- SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
F. J. Baumgardner
date: 4/3/64
1 - Hr # Belmont
1 - Mr. Sullivan
1 - Mr. Baumgardner
This memorandum Is prepared to recommend
tactic against the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) . //
isruptive
During December, 1963, five leaders of a minority faction
within the SWP were expelled from the organization. An anonymous
letter by the New York Office chiding the SWP leadership for toler-
ating this minority faction when other leaders had been expelled
in the past for less censurable activity may have been at least
partially responsible for their expulsions.
caused
one of
ublic
The expulsion of these five fact:
considerable dissension within the Party. _
the expelled minority leaders, has brought TEe " ma K tter _ TO~
notice. He has issued a publication, "Spartacist," in which he has
bitterly attacked the SWP leadership. The public press has quoted
him and set forth details regarding his expulsion. According to
the SWP leadership is irritated over the public airing of
jiternal dispute. They feel that information printed by
emanated from someone within the Par Vi. Jj fljn Jjj Yf threatened
sxpuision for anyone who communicated with the jJBBWpSjW group.
The National Secretariat has instructed that afxPS^ybri
keep the Secretariat informed of public activities of the
group and furnish any evidence of collaboration with them irom
within the SWP.
jw York has recommended the sending of two communications
*° ^jSlliiiiB' Tfir^^ldTv from a Party insider who is secretly in
BympSxnywxth ^^ff^a^^g Thesecojaunications, signed "Comradely, J
The Insider," will furnTsh ^P^IBp| iywlth tidbits of information ■'
which he can use on further attacks against the leadership. The ■ .'
purported leak of information from within the Party should have a
lesired disruptive effect on the leadership es well as provide
__ rith ammunition. These communications will be prepared
in/ .a manner to preclude the Bureau from being identified as fhe
source.
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Memorandum to Mr. W. C. Sullivan
RE: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
100-436291
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The first letter will stat e that a docu ment had been
seen which revealed that the Pablo m W faction of the
Fourth International (FI) had issuea^anev^JuBHcation in which
the Pablo faction outlines its views in opposition to the FI
majority. It is noted that the various factions of the FI were
reunited in June, 1963, and the SWP supnog^^^^jeunification.
he author of the letter comments that pS BSalBBHB. SWP National
is now moving to expell^
one
The second letter will be
Leek later and merely note that
(have rejected Trotskyism
.s is~based on information that
the SWP and are attending Marxist
National Educational Director, Communist Party,
RECOMMENDATION :
That New York be authorized to mail the letters to
Robertson as outlined. Attached is a letter to New York,
tely
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ubjei.-iV vqCIALIST WORKERS PARTY •
IS - SV/P"~ "*""
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
(00':" IIEVi YORK)
One phase of the HYO SV/P Disruption Program has
been to use the factional developments in the Party as a
means of demeaning the leadership and demoralizing the
membership.
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It is noted that the SV/P leaders tolerated for
sometime a faction within the Party. The NYO then sent
an anonymous letter chiding the leadership for accepting
from this minority what others had been expelled for in
the past. Following this, administrative action was
begun which culminated in the expulsion of five faction
Readers in December, 1963* and several followers later.
a
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t4w-j oV/P. Within the Tarty, there are rumblings of discontent
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"expelled faction leader, pa^J^Bgf§j|p|p has brought the
Struggle to public notice, he has issued a oublication,
^LSpartacist", bitterly attacking the SV/P leadership
f gnd has been quoted in the public press describing details
r&r his expulsion.
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According to
en 2/26/54, the public
firing of the SV/P internal uispute has particularly irritated
►*he SV/P leaders- Thev have stated that the information
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printed by
Party. Expu
with the
y have stated that the information
could only come from someone in. the
s Ion _ was threatened for anyone who communicated
group.
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on 3/4/64, furnished a copy of a
Also, _^______
letter sent by the ii'.vP National Secretary to all. Party branches.
He noted the attack, on the Party by the Sparta cist" and .„■--■
defended the following: "All Party branches are requested
tJ keep the Secretariat informed of public activities
conducted by the Robertsonite splitters and to promptly rep
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t iy evidence of collaboration with them from within our
ranks."
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Since TiiiiHil'/IUMf ha3 evidenced no hesitation at
publically setting forth the internal fights of the SV/P, the
NYO believes that j. t ( y? ^ 1 1 L £u r t h e r serve our disruptive
goal by assisting
je^BurggnjjL approval is requested therefore to
to furnish ■ pbrief items of information he might
be expected Touooaga in st the SWPj purportedly from a
Party insider who 13 in secret sympathy, f-fh^sc would be pre-^
pared in a manner to preclude the Bureau/being Identified /
as the source.
follows:
"Dear
If approved, the first message would read as
"I saw "Sparta cist" and It opened my eyes
I'm too much committed to get out and join you, but
believe me there are more than a few of us inside
supporters. You may be interested to learn of a
document I read over the other day. Sorry I don't
rate getting a copy, but ltw a a datpd 1/26/64, and .
said in effect, that the g|§liiyfaction in the
"reunited" FI had issued TPpSolic organ "Sous le
Drapeau du Socialisme", which outlines their views
In opposition to the FI majority,, principally in
regard to the Slno-Scvict conflict. ''jSgmsJihz
Australian and Du±^r^3ections support jfKj SJBE
Heedless to say, BwW . etal . true tefefnoracter,
are now moving to kicx flBB^ out- of the FI.
"Comradely,
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"The Insider"
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The document referred to In the above proposed
letter was cent to all alternate and regular rfationaj
Committee members of the SWP in February, 1964.
can be presumed interested In any faction developments on
the international Trotskyist sceno.detrlmcntal to the
interests of the SWP. .■*"'"
A second letter to be sent approximately a week
later with the same paper and typewriter would read,
if approved, as follows:
"Here is ^JLLttle J*ldjjlt which, you maybe '
haven't heard of--p!ly and Sign have reacted Trotskyism
and have gene over to the Stalinists. I cr:n't imagine
why they should become disillusioned with the Party!
"Comradely
r Tne Insider"
rvo 1c br.sed oj
and
, have le'fF ""the
members ,
g rty~'and repbrY ee ly a re , at tending \ Ma rxis t classes of
L£illL£J t *>' '■' nil:
Jaer. leader of an SWP
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remains within the Party /*" "j -*
ly attacked v the leadership in recent month n
It is
minorityfaction
He liac/BgSnl:
preferring to maneuver in secret. As an example
iw&S^ Wmikiliif n fc a v/cck ln - En £lftOA conferring with' an ally,
a British TrotsJtylte leader.
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Consideration has beg^^n to fu mi shine the
SWP leadership information an Wm^ j^^g s secret trip, on
the assumption that this VP'l}<\ ■ k f. rou nd s for expulsion.
It is felt, however, thaggggBHls of creator value for
our- purposes at this time, operating as a n fifth column
.thin the SWP. Especially so since MffllSSSSSBt Is already
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S OCIA LIST WORKERS PABTT
INTERNAL SECURITY - SEP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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Mr, Bclaont
Mr. Sullivan
Mr, Baumgardner
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BeNYlet 3/31/64.
, TOCT — ^—^^J^ ted *<> r the New York Office
to furnish ^gj^M^|^^^|ttlth the information aa
ema n ating fron a Party insider in secret sympathy with
"^ as outlined in relet.
Advise t£gfi£l£gajL of the mailing of the
communications to fjjjKISaa l|and promptly furnish the
Bureau with any tangible results therefrom.
NOTE: i
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same caption, dated 4/3/64, SWPrrbra.
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Mr. F, J. Baumgardner
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date: 4/15/64
Mr. Sullivan
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
This program was initiated 10/12/61 by letter to offices
having larger branches of the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) within
their territories. The purpose is to cause disruption within the
SWP and make the public aware of the true nature of the SWP. The
program is carried out on a selective basis and has no specific
"tie in" with other programs. The case load has not been appreci-
ably affected and no Agents are assigned full time to the program.
There are no known weaknesses.
All operations under the program must be approved by the
Bureau with specific instructions issued in each instance where an
operation is authorized. The over-all value of the program has been
demonstrated. A raid on the SWP owned and operated Mountain Spring
Camp at Washington, New Jersey, caused the SWP to put this property
up for sale and three SWP members received $200 fines.
During December, 1963, five leaders of a minority faction
within the SWP were expelled from the organization. A disruptive
tactic is believed partially responsible. '
ackground information regarding
candidate, has been furnished on a
SWP
confidential basis
to alJureau contact but the results of this disruptive tactic
.have not yet been received. ''.\
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It is strongly recommended that this program be continued
n the highly selective basis under which it is currently operating.
The program will be re-evaluated and re-examined on an annual basis
and, in the meantime, the program will be carefully supervised and,
in the event information is received indicating changes are necessary,
they will be studied, analyzed and appropriate— reconmen^aMons made.
68 APR 21 >{$}"''
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Memorandum to Mr. W # C. Sullivan
RE; ^ SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
100-436291
DETAILS :
This memorandum sets forth the results of the review
and analysis of captioned program and a re-examination and re-
evaluation of the program itself.
1. Origin
Initiated on 10/12/61 by letter to offices having the
larger SWP branches within their territories.
2. Purpose
To carry out programs to cause disruption of the SWP
and make the public aware of the true nature of the SWP.
3. Scope
Those offices having the larger SWP branches are partici-
pating in this program with other offices participating when the
occasion arises.
4. Tie In With Other Programs
There is no specific tie in with other programs.
5. Case Load
The operations of this program are handled in conjunction
with the over-all investigation of the SWP. The case load is not
appreciably affected at the Seat of Government or in the field except
for maintaining a control file where operations under the program
are being handled. The control file is maintained at the Bureau.
6. Magnitude
The program is operated on a limited basis and no personnel
are assigned full time. Operations are usually developed during the
course of investigation of the SWP, The cost of the program has
never been estimated and there appears to be no reason to do^o in
viiw of its limited area of operation. It is felt that any fuch
cofet would be negligible.
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Weaknesses
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There are no known weaknesses,
8. Administrative Controls
All operations under the program must be approved at the
Bureau, The program is closely followed and supervised and, in
addition, during regular inspections of field offices Bureau
Inspectors review and comment regarding the program during the
security survey which is conducted in connection with field
inspections.
9. Adequacy and Currentness of Instructions
All instructions regarding this program are issued by the
Bureau in each specific Instance. There are no written Instructions
in the Manual of Instructions or other Bureau manuals.
10. Over-all Value
I During the past year we have had 16 suggestions submitted.
Nine of these suggestions were approved, seven disapproved. The
over-all value of the program has been demonstrated on various
occasions. It is recalled that the SWP owned and operated Mountain
Spring Camp at Washington, New Jersey, was raided on 9/1/62 by
New Jersey State Police and Agents of the New Jersey Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board. Four SWP members were indicted for selling
alcoholic beverages without a license. The SWP Political Committee
on 5/3/63 voted to H ?,yJ . ' l M jjl JLfi J r ° p e r t v as no longer being suitable
to SWP needs. J^ ^mg ^BBafSm . Newark SWP Crganizer, stated, "The
raid broke the EJTc li o™ t n e c amp . " Three of the SWP members arrested
in connection with the operation of the Mountain Spring Camp
received fines in the amount of $200 each on 1/30/64. The indictment
against the owner of record is scheduled to be dismissed on 5/5/64
on the grounds she was not directly implicated.
In December, 1 963 . ■ ^^^ .. ^g^ r s of a minority faction
wlthjjn the SWP, known as th<^^^^^^^^^^^| faction, were expelled
"V'thfe organization. The New York O i' x 1 c e n a d directed an
[onymous letter to the SWP leadership chiding them for tolerating
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Memorandum to Mr. W, C. Sullivan
RE: ""Socialist workers party
;i00-436291.
this minority faction when other leaders had been expelled in the
, past for less censurable activities. This inference of weakness
is believed to have been partially responsible for the e^nulsj^ns.
i Considerable dissension within the Party has resulted, fSlBliii^B
I has brought the matter to public notice in a new publicaYxoa^
1 "Spartacist," in which he has bitterly attacked the SWP leadership.
The SWP leadership is irritated over the public airing of the
internal dispute. The National Secretariat has instructed that all
Party b &yjfijlfi&Jtf GP the Secretariat informed of public activities
of the jgffijgSg^g grnnn and furnish any evidence of collaboration
with them from within the Party. This situation is furnishing
other excellent opportunities to widen the split between the SWP
leadership and minority factions and is being pursued.
ublic source
cand idate,
on a
e fact that
the
^ There
information. It is
icity in the near
\ On 4/6/64^ J^r nrii^ontac t wa
material regarding fei^^^ggy^ ^i. SW
'particularly de t ails of li is" arr es
nonsupport complaint by his wife,
"The New Y ork Tim es" had reported
daughter te^Em^ of fifeasffiSSja ffl^ai SW
has been no public i t yt o 8a SW5 ! r " h e
anticipated, however, that there will'
future and that same should bring disgrace upon the SWP
candidate and demoralize the SWP in general.
11. Contemplated Action ;
A re-examination and re-evaluation of this program indicates
that it is serving a useful and worthwhile purpose. The program shoul 1
be continued and further re-exaraination and re-evaluation will be made ;
on an annual basis. Close supervision will be afforded in the
meantime so that any necessary changes may be studied and appropriate -
recommendations made.
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> x Memoran—
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date: 4/15/64
Co«p»t /
Mr. F. J. Baumgard
subject:
a
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY -SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
1 - Mr. Belmont
1 - Laboratory
1 - Mr. Sullivan
1 - ,,M g- Ba umgardner
(commend a tactic
This memorandum is prepared to^
I against the Socialist Workers Party (SV/P)".
On 4/8/6*1 the New York Office, with prior Bureau authority,
mailed copies of an anonymous letter to eight individuals, including
; he editors of "The Worker," the "National Guardian," Negro author
a reporter from "The New York Times" and two leaders
OI th"e"'5WP ToTnority factions. The letter accused the SWP of having
organized the Committee to Aid the Monroe Defendants (CAMD) as a
fund raising scheme rather than a sincere effort to assist the
defendants.
The letter was prepared by the Laboratory on paper and
with a typewriter similar to that used by the Workers World Party
(WWP). The WWP had organized the Monroe Defense Committee (MDC)
and three days before the trial on state kidnaping charges in
Monroe, North Carolina, three of the four defendants denounced
CAMD and officially affiliated with the MDC. The letter, purporting
to emanate from the WWP, was designed to cause disruption within
the SWP and to widen the split between the SWP and the WWP through
publication by one or more of the individuals receiving it, /
^aBSrWfft^^^^BffiSQ SWP National Committee member who was
closely associated with CAMD, was in Monroe during the trial.
He reported to the police that ho was alone in the home of a Negro
physician on 2/26/64 when two armed Negroes forced their way into
/ the house, bound and gagged him and broke into a wall safe. An
estimated $10,000 to $15,000 was taken. The incident was reported
in the "Charlotte Observer" of 2/27/64. It is noted that the CAMD
treasury was reportedly dedeted at that time and efforts were being
made to raise funds.
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Memorandum to Mr. W, C. Sullivan
RE>f T " r SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
ljO-436291
J The New York Office has proposed a follow-up to the
above^anonymous letter by mailing Xerox copies of the clipping 5 *-"-
from the "Charlotte Observer" to tho same eight individuals and
also to the editor of "Progressive Labor," organ of the Progressive
Labor Movement which was also active in Monroe as a rival of the
SWP and which may be interested in using the material in attacking
the SWP. New York also proposes enclosing the following poem
with the clipping to add further spice:
Gcorgie-Porgie, down in Monroe,
Found himself alone with the dough,
Called the cops, and what did he say?
"Bad guys came and took it away."
RECOMMENDATION ;
It is recommended that New York be authorized to mail
Xerox copies of the clipping to the nine individuals suggested,
together with the above poem. If approved, this memorandum should
be routed to the FBI Laboratory in order that it may prepare 25
mimeographed copies, o 1 L.the poem. It is suggested that the Laboratory
prepare the"" poem on the" "same type of paper and with the same type-
writer utilized in preparing^the first anonymous letter. It is
also suggested that the Laboratcfrjf use mimeographed half sheets to
indicate an economy measure by theVsender. A suggested letter is
attached for New York.
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UNITED STATES G<Q NMENT
Memorandum
xpaa?*' Director, FBI
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subject:
date: 4/21/64
SAC, Philadelphia (100-46925)
Bureau authority is requested to interview subject
in accordance with existing instructions relating to inter-
views of security subjects. If this subject is cooperative,
no affirmative steps will be taken during the initial inter-
view to direct nis ^^i^UL^^^nd com.n 1_t-.r- h^^V'f y . cfiuni tnv e qfi -
gatlon required bv^^^^j ^pHiWBH lof the "
will be conducted and Bur'auwll 1 be requested to, a'u'tn'o'rTIze
recontact with subject as a PSI.
Re Philadelphia letter to Director, 2/7/6*1,
Buttle 100-436291j entitled, °SWPi IS^ r SWPj DISRUPTION
PR00RAM • * -----
currently resides at apartment
•nuc, iTOladclphla, and Is employed by
_______ J Company, She la a white female, who was
born M_S__8Ppi&ce not known, who lo believed to be in
good physical health.
Is married, however, separated from her huefcrmd,
iooe occupation lo unknown, but vrho Is &SI
_^_ In New York Clty7""~
C. Confidential sources have advised thai ______
has been In attendance at meetings and functions of the stfP
and the Ysa in New York during 1962 to 1963 and has attended
some functions of the Philadelphia Branch, SWP, and Philadelphia
YSA during 1963 until the time of her ecparatlon frota her
husband during 11/63. No Information has been received that
subject has taken an active part In the PBSWP or PYSA since
JLXffiSi however, one confidential source Indicated that
fp_M_3{LNU) acolsted In the collection of signatures to place
_WP candidates on the Pennsylvania ballot during 2 or 3/_3«
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Subject la married to 8 17, who haa teen
of filiated with YSA and 5WP In fhUcSelpiUaand InNejLYork
sinc e 1%Q. He presently holda the pccltlon of
for the Y3A In flew York City* ...
E* ' . Ito Information has been received that eubject ha*
any other close relative* In subversive grcupiu
10 been reoeived from HP. ,
;rcet, Philadelphia, on JU
^ of the eubject,
hincelf end hio wife did not cub aerlba t <
polltloal ideas and that he, Mr. yj^^y aa<
ideevoring to influence fche.i*» ««™ i-.h^i^
-Tirco Wffi^iBiiw ^^^Ja^SjttBBy uc rc forced to xive
l&ca-oltai area In lie* York City, and that
was not desirous of returning to that clasn
niched to remain In the Philadelphia area,
van alco deslrcua of getting her huafcand out
the YSA,
0. Xt lo felt that an interview with ^ „
would not only aid in establishing the nature oi" subject 1 *
nctlvltleo and cyopa tides In connection irith the YSA and SWP,
but could eleo very ponoibly result In the acquinltion by
thio Ifcrcau of more knowledge concerning other YSA and
EWP racwfoera and prcccnt cr paot cperationo of the SWP
provided the subject proved to be cooperative.
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UNITED STATES C^KRNMENT
Memorandum
sotsJf.ct:
DIRECTOR, FBI (100-^36291)
^ SAC, CHARLOTTE (100-Il8l) (RUC)
/*
-SOCIALIST V/ORKERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
ReBulet to New York, 3/17/64.
date: 4/23/64 ,^,
is matter has been closely followed through
and other available sources in Monroe, N. C, and
no information has been received concerning the receipt of the
anonymous letter.
(2> Bureau' (RM)
z - New York (100-l466o8) (RM)
1 - Charlotte
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18 APR 24 12C4
DELETED COPY SENT USA, NYC,
FOR RELEASE TO PLAINTIFFS IN
SWP CIVIL. SUIT'SYC LETTER
DATED- t lt-P £* -AND FILED
IN -100-18- -(SWP f/JVIH FILE). ^Z ■
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UNITED STATUS
1XMENT
Memorandum
JQggg*.'- DIRECTOR FBI (100-436291)
# \,rr FROM : SAC > new york (100-1^6608)
ftP
date: 4/24/64
O
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A' ^TflfEcr: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
' IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
I
ReNYlet, 3/31/64, and Bulet, 4/7/64.
The disruptive tactic outlined in NY referenced
letter and approved in Bureau referenced letter has been
carried out by the NYO.
4/23/64.
The first letter vffi mailed 4/13/64, and the second ,
The Bureai v/ill be furnished promptly any tangible
results obtained from this activity.
DELETED COPY SE!*'T USA, NYC,
FOR RELEASE TO FIAIIITIFFS IN
SWF CUIL SVfcJ? LETTER
Patfp FEB 2 b I97b and filed . ,
fc IN 100-16 (SWP kaih filej.3"{ j //;k^»
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DATE:
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SUBJECT: SOCIALIST V/ORKERS PARTY '' v ; ;
INTERNAL SECURITY - SWP : - : . • ?
DISRUPTION PROGRAM ' . .--''"■' : ; ' ;: '-..
';'''■ . ReBulet 4/3/54. .;..•■".'■"'■ ''".'": - ."■' ; '■"'.•'. f ■'' r : " : .. : : :
Relet enclosed copies of a mimeographed anonymous
letter prepared by the Laboratory for use by the New York
Office In a disruption tactic against the SWP, The New York
Office had suggested this letter to bring discredit upon -••"-'•
the Party In the Negro ---Ivll rights field, specifically
through the activities of the SV/P-con broiled Committee To
Aid The Monroe. . Eefcn^JjjtsfCAMDj, The letter implied that
_ and ^^ ^fl fof the SWP uced the CAMD to
feir own advantage until they v/ere finally repudiated by the
defendants. It was written In a manner designed to direct
suspicion as to its source upon the Workers World Party, a
rival in the Monroe defense movement.
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DATED FE B 2 JU975_AND FILED
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i /o w /£t Copies bf the anonymous letter were -nailed on
4/8/64^ in commercially purchased envelopes addressea by
a clerical employee of the Mew York Office. The letter
was sent to the individuals listed belov/; .
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If any Information re this mailing appears In
New York files designated to receive a copy of Instant
letter, it should be directed to subject file, so the
Bureau can be advised.
It is believed that a follow-up to this anonymous / '
mailing may Increase the effectiveness of the disruriynn— *
latlon. We can take advantage of the fact thatdfl mm
reported to the Monroe police that while he was alone
.n the~rTome of a Monroe Negro civil rights leader, two bandits
came in and rifled a wall safe. A Xerox copy of a clipping
from the Charlotte Observer of 2/27/64, outlining the
story, is enclosed for information of the Bureau,
X.K-Zi-
Since recipients of the first ano ny m ous l etter are
familiar with the connection of the SV/P'sGggmB with the
Monroe defense, it will not be necessary to go irao a
detailed exposition if they are furnished copies of the
clipping. Bureau authority is requested to send a Xerox
copy of the Charlotte Observer article to the same individuals
named above in instant letter. Bureau is also-requested to
authorize enclosing with the clipping, as a device to generate
further suspicions, the following bit of verse:
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Georgie-Porgie, down in Monroe,
,; Pound himself alone with the dough,
Called the cops, and what did he say?
"Bad guys came and took it away".
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If approved, Bureau is requested to have the Laboratory
prepare the poen, x as expeditiously as possible, using the
same typewriter and paper as in the first letter. The poem should
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the 'putative cender. ......'-.'
In addition to the addressees of the first
anonymous letter, another will be added for the second
letter, if approved by the Bureau. This is the editor of '
Progressive Labor, Box 808, G.P.O., Brooklyn 1, New York.
This organization was also active in Monroe and as a rival
of the SUP may be interested in the material to use in
attacking the Party.
The Bureau is requested to advise the New York
Office as soon as pof.3ible since interest in the Monroe case
becomes less as tine goes by.
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when be. beard wmeone at (he
door. He said a Negro man «u
there, asking to see Perry.
Suddenly, the man pointed a
pistol fit him and backed him
Into the house. W*!«.nman wn
taken to'tha basement, tied up,
and gagged with • piece el
drapery.
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The two men left Welssman In
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UOXROE — Two bandita fore- «" the safe upstaira. .•■ \ -
f^ r 7, "SL*? I " 1 '. ! . ***■""■ Ted Brooke «fd
• Monroe Negro phyaicud the ursll «f e . hidden behind
Wedr.<-.day, Uc-d trp a -visitor who clothes In a clowt. was forced
v» lae OBly pcrroa in the bou« open with' a garden pkk.
at the time, end rifled. .• wall u ,.,„
fare. '•• # j : ' Helisman said two defense
•■ • • : .'•"- ■'•■". lawyers and one defendant in the
-The visitor w.13 a free • lance kidnap trail bad been living at
new York City Journalist, Ceorge Peny'$ home,
r/ctamao. who wes In MonroC „./ . a :. , •'• ''
to cover, the racial kidnap trial w -.,' . ,,° ,8W y cr< flr »d tome
haw »rtin* am it. ««ij <v« *. <m uic.r.-.rlienia came to the
a fe/'mtoute§
now going on. He said the ban- £,."*? '-V 1 '™
dlta. at least one of whom had ^ ,J / 'wj«*
• fun, ordered him to keep quiet". ■ ?* ,V° . ^'^J'tr - ' ». :
while they robbed (be sa/o \ *( , al """**• ^<"«rnad said;
bo had managed to untie blnv
self. - • ;..-■■
while they robbed (be sa/o.
The hoQie wat owned by Dr. ,
A. E. Perry, a former pr««J. ; "There *ur« la * W *.«:— ..
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Mr # Sullivan ; .
Mr. Baumgardner
oy INTERNAL SECURITY - SVTP
«Y DISRUPTION PROGRAM
ReNTlet 4/10/64.
Tko Bureau has approved the mailing of Xerox
copies of the "Charlotte Obsorvor" clipping of 2/27/64
to the eight individuals receiving the original anonymous
letter and to the editor of "Progressive Labor."
Tho Bureau has also approved the inclusion of
the proposed poem propared by the Hew York Office.
Twenty-five copies of the mimeographed poem will be
sent to the New York Office In the near future. Advise
tho Bureau of the mailing of the clipping and poem and
promptly advise of any information coming to your
attention concerning the receipt of them.
NOTE:
See memorandum Baumgardner to W. C. Sullivan,
dated 4/15/64, same caption, SWP:rbm.
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - SV/P
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
4/27/6*
ffl^" Peurlet 4/10/64 and Bulet 4/16/64 regarding
preparation of 2 5 mimeographed copies of the poem set out
in your letter.
These mimeographed copies have been prepared and
are attached. 25 copies are being furnished of the poem
mimeographed as 4 lines, single spaced, and 25 copies of
the poem as 4 lines, double spaced.
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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
SAC, NEW YORK (100-146608)
date: 5/21/64
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subject: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS - SOT
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
Re NY letter to Bureau, 4/10/64, Bureau letter to
NY, 4/16/64.
The anonymous mailing proposed in NY referenced letter
and approved in Eureau referenced letter was carried out on
4/30/64.
The Eureau v/ill be advised of any information coming
to the attention of the NYO concerning the receipt of this
material.
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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291) date: 5/28/64
/}5AC, NEWARK (100-46426) (P)
IV SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS - SY.P
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
Re Newark letter to the Bureau dated 3/25/64.
The following item appeared in the "Newark Sunday
: * News" on 3/1/64, Page C-19, Column 5:
"UNUSUAL resort property; 55 miles from Newark,
in Washington, N.J.; 33 acres; private swimming
pond, 7 buildings; suitable children's, adults
camp; religious-fraternal organizations;
brokers invited; $70,000. Address Box SF 368,
Newark News."
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^^^dvised on 5/19/G4 that activity in
; o i* <. « Mountain Spring Camp is at a minimum because the camp is l\ I
i^wuH for sale .
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advised on f^ljMKl that ____
at home on that date at a time when he is normally
The informant stated that it. -t^ nn^c^Hio thr
is no longer employed by the
ormant stated that he will determine '"wi'/et her or ri
is still employed and the Bureau will be advised.
<M0.
is request
father of
paramour.
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"Dear Mr.
REC 45
laughter, fiSjS^BjS l and / /'
She has become , in- f $
d a subversive \\Ti ' ''. '—--
"I am a friend of your d;
am concerned about her welfare.
volvod with a mar
-"^organization. P^^^fg^^pa h *s a wife and children
here in New York while ho lives^vith iSHliJ in
New Jorsoy. ' ^-^
- Bureau (100-436291) (rm
4 - Newark (100-4642
(1 - 100-45647)
(1 - 100-46246)
DWAinmb ,-V>^ A /■■"*.'
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showed me pictures of her home in
New Jersey and I don't know why she gave up such ;".""
a beautiful home and swimming pool to live in the
slums with UP* She will end up with aho ij se
full of childrSrand a lot of grief whenfl fepgjJB
deserts her like he has all the rest* ' Can't you
talk to your lawyer and do something about this?
*s friend"
If Bureau authority is given to mail this letter,
it will be mailed from New York and every precaution will be
taken to prevent the Bureau from being identified as the
sender of this letter.
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6/5/64
Director, FBI (100-436291)
SOCIALIST W0OKKR8 PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
sent to
who Is
RcNKlet 5/28/64.
.Helot sug gested that
fathe
IWof
organizer of
. The purpose
of the Illicit and
the Newark Socialist tforl
of tho letter is to advise
ille^l relationship existing between his daughter and
"Th^g-^e disruptive tactic may have some adverse
effect on psSpgiplpactivities, it is possible that the
anonymous letter could ha ve a more widespread disruptive
effect on tho New Jersey EWP if the letter was reworded as
an anonymous communication ostensibly from an SWP member
and sent to S WP | frggjg u "' t or s complaining of the Immoral
activities of §HpKHf Such a c ontmu rv l c a 1 1 o n could Indicate
tha XA£2it r w bolng ma lied to WMSEmmm B and possibly
to !£ ££££&£ himself , At the same xiiae, consideration could
bo given to sending an anonymous communication to the
appropriate local law enforcement agency to call to its
attention this illicit and adulterous relationship.
The comments, observations and recommendations of
the Newark Office are solicited as to tho above roi
rather than an anonymous communication only to „^„
If the Nowark Office is of tho opinion this oxt T oiTded~operaxion
is feasible and advisable, it should submit a suggested
anonymous lettor to tho Bureau for approval. The Newark
Office should specifically comment on whether these additional
mailings can be made iir-sucft;- a % manner as to prevent the Bureau
from becoming identified as tho J source.
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Ei^iJ^^y Bufilo \40-^S>3^« fllfilc l40-4250«
.' Kefsrcncod IXJ2 cao« atilliio4 inforr.atlon received
frpra the subject who aSviecd en 12/l£/59 thnt tho Young
So^ialifit Club cf-RiliadelpM-ft lYi^Si,,^ ^ &ct ' ct frmvthcore
College, ^^gJ&Sifi** Pa ** i -^p^y^^^» £ ™ According to
the source >@H1113 is the head oi* or the active leader
of tho "tferisa Tor Free Speech, D a Suartfrnore College
student C7£&rJ>SGtIon.
advised on h/j/CO thrit ^^if p^Ti^ a
atu£ent at suartteaoro College* la very act iva IntSa C&u'tb-
uoi* College student orcftnlxatlon "Forura for Freo Speech"
and has teen active in the Philadelphia Youth CosrJtfcee
against So2ro£r«tion , s l/eekly Derionatrations Against
V'oolworth Stores in rhlladeiphia. '
Thia Information is Icing trough t to the attention
of the I3m?'Csu in the event re feisty? 5<]L£ $ ^ c 3 ?? e ceres to the
attention of a heading board. ^ft#jjp^|i l g could !««
subpoenaed concerning this InfoFSSXlva aw&T a 1 1 1 jougJs it
in believed that he you Id be a ltoctilo witne ss. *t
also believed that the publicity received by|ffl@Hvould
bo dl erupting to the Socialist tfcrkore Tarty activity in
the adult and youth field.
Information ccpiec are being Tor^t^dc ^ to Hey
?o_2*k inasmuch eo they are origin in the caao or.
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NOT RECORDED
202 JUN 9 1964
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SAC," PHILADELPHIA (100-46925) (p) ^>^^^K^.
VIRGINIA IE RAE;
SM - SWP
Ro Philadelphia letter to Bureau 4/21/64.
^ a,', r* E ,£? orts l^7 e beon mad© to contact the subject on
5/U,21, 28/64 and 6/15,19/64 without success.
On
Apartments, __ __^
continues to Vehicle" a "J aPaPtnent
Philadelphia, She worlco during tho day and nireiTa babysitter • 'l
to take care of her child while she is at work. He stated - : - : i Js
the subject very soldom returns to
nino or ten o
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Efforts will continue to contact subject for interview.
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2 - 100-440043 .0 P\ I '
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2 - Now York (Info) (H.H.)
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UNITED STATES q^f RNMENT
Memorandum
^'T M -^SBS^w'
subject:
DIE5CTOH, FIJI (lOC-JgC^l)
CAC, liEW YORIC (lCO-l'^OO)
socialist worjcisins party
is -sup
DisnupTioii program
date; .. ,„ ... f
1
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ReBulet to \7£, b/b/Gl, reir/Ict to r IU , />to/6'l .
ReBulet set fort h that ••ubllc r:e ur.2 r> -^y?r.)._
reflecting adversely on toJjj|^BBBMi f/j? W WB1BHSBH
.candidate, had been ruriS5?c^^^S?cS)-.ta-Jt™i [ l <':/g/^ .
Chicago and MY v:orc re qu e;: ten fro remain alert to
g_/ any newspaper publicity concerning
M E~« ^
As of this cite, tl ie 1 ? VO l.?.- r. o fc noted in the public
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he information re
-^^^ggglllga completed a national tour in May and another one is
ffiii™ •|h!m toc3 ' - A - rcc ' cr/c1 ''' forced front croup, "Students for
It is no tea that
T.O.
v/iil attempt to f-:ct the £'.:p ~ r.nclidatos as
•: g Sqj ^- S:;oa,: i mW mf iiiT { "~ ny c ' :,:;, ^ u:ec as possible. It can be expected
« o f«S :^'2 Gt nWnSMW' - '"' 1 "* therefore be on tour c-cin bcrjinninr; in
^ vjonl*- be desirable to have the derogatory material
_ B appear publicly during the curler, thus allowing
- r-, _ - <Xii.io i'or copies oft : j e y ^t e r i a 1 to be forwarded to field offices
-3 ^ ° w r-coverins any cijfcy bffipeffi^ wo;/ be scheduled to s?aa!:. This could
yg^<»c furnished/ i^ncly reporters, ir: televiewers, etc*
■:g \k >*
C- Hurcau (?.M)
i- Chicago (lt;o-3S-2£7) ( info) fry)
1- Hey Yor:; (.100-13^:203)
1~ Kcvj York
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rro<;i-a:fi or theory to carry it further.
tM# . . - — -™- -.--d that ohe TrotckyictG attempted to UricV'c
tii.w.chac^y nor.iinatin C a Kc-ro for president of the U5. •
•. He wrote tnat. chic had cauoe anser end -M-.y^r , within *w
Freedom Uov; Party" (fhp) . Jie said thatgBBM' ; ^ed ■ '
hi^sa^w^th the FIIP without perwi csioriSi™iaT or~en * z- t< o-
anc ^Bfoc^rlbcO this as "a v;olI-!:nov;, i :arxicn tyoc of
...ci.oy.vci- iii J.c-;r y affaire." He ;;c:-:t on with a history of .
.■.crx^r: co s:*o'.; C-/: it was in a r;tstc „.? cri.sis c::0 >iOCc;d
^^ ^ •*•* £* * £ — *"• *C L i J C "-.".". i : i b 1 r C ; fc 1'C ^ ; .*> r i *•
^r'-M, -Jh thc- "* lEGUC of "Liberator flHBJcontinucd his
^ru^.ie ..vth more tusory exposing the ben::ruptcy of the -
xrotsuyx^^Uof^that thej,hite working class would save the
■r'oh, "The r<
that cujIs i:.trvsi-. ; wj"will" he fiV"Vw-it^
enclose 1 or t".-.s F; . .
Co-Air^ on the heels of the liYO enormous nnl^rf-
claxining that the SW? used Nc^ro civil rights causce for "its
own purposes, it is believed ve^-^yjcible that this tiisruotive
^%hl W S? th V:f etuc for thcBHaaaf article warning against
*-^:. ort tiic ,/...» w\,.u serve to lesser; the I'srty'o charges of
_r:-recs-.r: t f : ; *;ci'?r: *■*:■•. through an allis:;J0 with the w*t*w '■'■ 1 ^ -■■<*'
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Memoranaum
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SUBJ
DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
, NEWARK (100-46426) (P)
date: , 7/2/64 ^~«\
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OCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
NTERNAL SECURITY - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
Re Newark letter to Bureau dated 5/28/64;
Bureau letter to Newark dated 6/5/64,
Referenced Bureau letter suggested that perhaps
an anonymous letter ostensibly from an SWP member could be
s e r rij g£fl aI WiwBiiM^i 1 ar t e r g complaining of the immoral activities
of BpySi^p^pps B It is believed that the moral code of most
SWP members is such that a complaint of this nature would hot
be made by one of them', and if such a complaint were made, it
would not be taken seriously. That SWP leaders are not unduly-
concerned about illicit relationships ex
members is demons * x alLfijfi ■|hjij M {Jjgi i tS E t ^ Ah^^
SWP candidate for ^^^^^j^^^^^^j^A ,
Chicago, Illinois, for n o u s u pp or t oi hi
continue^_J^^y^e with the daughter of
wno was ar res tea at
n children,
__^„„__ SWP
f9 presumably with the full know ledge and
fnseut oi ' ^§ pnimself . Such a letter would possibly cause
suspicion to be directed to the Bureau and it is not recommended
such a letter be sent.
letter tol
tureau author ity is requested to send an anoymous
the text of which was set forth in
Y; referenced Newark letter to the Bureau* Bureau a
% v also regqestedto send the following letter to
rit y is
for the State of New Jersey. '
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"Dear Sir:
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"X wish
living with
Newark, N.J.
married, but
known as
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2 - Newark
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The:
'oy tha
at
have two chi ldren
has a wife, ^^_
who lives in New York.
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"is a leader of the SWP and «as recently Involved
In an accident on the Garden State Parkway in which
his car was demolished. The State Police will have
a record of this*
[arriage records in
__ is not married to
a State law being violated?
^prk will show that
Isn't
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SAC, Newark (100-46426)
Director, FBI (100-436291)- IS
^C-124'EXlia
SOCIALIST VOBKERS PART*
INTERNAL SECURITY - StTP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
7/27/64
EoNKleta dated 5/28/64 and 7/2/64 and Bulet
to Newark datod 6/5/64,
f
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uest to oend anonymous
of New Jer3oy and to
era of th e Illicit rol a
with
It Is evident that
of his daughter's relationshi
doubts that sho Is carried to
thls^ hf» h?>g had no success in
and
to Kr.
ters to
onahip
is being
disapproves
and seriously
^^^^ However, despite
operating his daughter
Therefore, It Is felt an anonymous letter
uld have slight chance of success. -
In the absence of
alnt against either
charging them with a
elt that an anonymous lettor to the
* of New Jersey would serve no purpose!
swear _ out
or
NOTE:
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ted permission
of New Jersey
t relation-
Referenced Newark lette:
to send
and
ship"
Organizer of file New Jersey Branch, Social 1st "Workers Party.
For reasons set forth in this letter, it is not felt that
^^^^^such anonymous communications would cause any disruption -,.--
f within the Now Jersey Socialist Workers Party. /
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UNITED STATES C(
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Memorahuum
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DIRECTOR, FDI (100-436291)
date: 7/15/64
n
SAC, LOS ANGELES ( 100-61697) (P' f )
*V subject: 1SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
.a is-swp. . "
$Wy DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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Re Bureau letter to SAC, Los Angeles, dated 12/2/63.
On 7/7/64, q B orally advised SA
_ that he had lust learned that the 1964 West Coas
Vacation School (WCVS; would be sponsored by the Bay Area
Socialist Workers Party (SWP). Source stated that since the
dismal showing of the 1963 WCVS and due to the constant
bickering within the Los Angeles Local - Socialist Workers
Party (LAL-SWP) during the past year, the LAL-SWP has shown
little or no interest in sponsoring the 1964 WCVS.
m&iSmmt^^ii^^i^AAmi^^^£? fc ° od tnat about two
v/eeks ago ^g^^S g ^^^ ^P ^^ ^ ^^^g[| contacted LAL-SWP
Headquarters inquiring aLoui arrangements for the 1964 WCVS.
When he learned that nothing had been done by the* LAL-SWP,
he stated that the Bay Area would sponsor the 1964 V/CVS.
Source further advised that he understands that the
1964 V/CVS will be held during the period 8/28/64 to 9/7/64
in the Santa Cruz mountains near Los Gatos, California.
LEAD
SAM FRANCISCO
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AT SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA ; Will keep Lo3
Angeles advised of San Franclsco-SWP efforts to organize
sponsor the 1964 WCVS.
and
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V 2 - Bureau (RM)
1 - New York (lOO-l466o8)(lnfo)(RM)
2 - San Francisco ( 100-50564) (RM) .
3 - L03 Angeles
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UNITED STATES cARNMENT
Memorandum
to :
\ \ from f
DIRECTOR, FBI ( 100-U36231)
date: 7/20/614
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SAC, SAII FRANCISCO (100-50564) (P)
7
subject: ; SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
is - s*.;p
DISP.UPTIOU PROGRAM
Re Los Angeles letter to Bureau 7/1S/64.
,^^_ ^___ has advised that the San Francisco
and Cakland-^crKeley SWP Branches have made arrangements
to sponsor the Went Coast Vacation School during the
period 8/23 to 9/7/G4. The site for the school has so
far been kept a secret other than it is between Los Gatos
and Santa Cruz, California, Informants aro alert for
any additional leads which 'would pinpoint the location
of the campsite. A brochure describing the 1964 Went
Coast Vacation School is in the process of preparation
and should be available to San Francisco sources in the
near future. As soon as the site for the school is
known, San Francisco will submit its observations regard-
ing possible counterintelligence operations tc disrupt
the camp and make it a financial failure if possible.
A.s soon as the brochures are available, a
copy will be furnished to the Los Angeles Office.
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1 - Mew York (100-4013) (INFO) (REG.)
2 - Los Angeles (100-61607) (REG.)
(100-17375)
2 - San Francisco (100-50564)
1 - 61-3 80 (SWP)
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AIRTEL
(Priority or Method of Mailing;)
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FROM:
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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
SAC, LOS ANGELES (IOO-61697) (P*)
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^SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS-SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
FOR RF-.Y-'AS" TO I'I.-AaKTIFI'S III
SAP CrfltorAgMfjt LLTTER
DATED- JJ^_~ ASD FILED
IN 100-16 (SVi? KAIH FXLE).S]^a
tr> mrecfcnr. 7/PO/64. V
Re San Francisco Letter to Director, 7/20/64.
On July 27, 1964, fejBgjjj } orally advised SA 1
rom ^^^SKSs^ ^^f an LAL-SWP member and
f the 1963 West Coast Vacatin School (WCVS).
told source that although she did not know
location or name of the 1964 Y/CVS camp site; she had
scertained that the facilities are very primitive, in that
the main lodge is the only building having electric lights
or power. There are no electric lights in the individual
cabins and the camp grounds are not lighted. The individual
cabins have no modern washing or other sanitary facilities
and the "latrines" located at the^ edge of the encampment are
ot lighted.
'/
Source stated that fHHHH^ suggested that source
not tell other LAL-SWP.! members about the lack of modern
facilities as it might <J±er them from attending they 1964 / > •/
wcvs. • Sec qc /fi> ; a ji ^ r ; 1 -» / n tf I ^/O o
Lfication of the camp.si£e, San Franc:
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Upon identificati
to verify, if possible, the leek of modern fa
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
RcLAalrtol to the Director dated 7/27/64 and
San Francisco letter to the Director dated 7/20/64.
Both Los Angeles and San Francisco are authorized
to discreetly have sources pass along the rumor regarding
the primitive features of the camp site whore the Vest Coast
Vacation School of the Socialist Workers Party Is scheduled
to bo held from 8/29/64 to 9/7/64. In so doing, make certain
that the utilization of Informants to dlssomlnate this
Information will In no way endanger the security of the
Informants.
NOTE :
The San Francisco and Oakland-Berkeley Socialist
fforkors Party branches are sponsoring the West Coast Vacation
School. The slto for the School has boen kept a secret
other than that It Is a camp site between LosGatos and
Santa Cruz, California. Information has been received that
tho camp site, although not yet Identified, Is very primitive
and the main lodge Is tho only building having electric
lights or power. There are no electric lights in the individ-
ual cabins and tho cabins have no modern washing or other
sanitary facilities and the "latrines'* locatod at tho edge of
the encampment are not lighted, nor are the camp grounds
themselves lighted. Los Angeles has suggested that to
discreetly disseminate the. information regarding tho primitive-
ness of the School site may well cufc down the attendance and ft
"hurt the success Of thin SrhrxV I YW\ \W/ Uu\h//A
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SOCIALIST V/ORKERS PARTY
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Re Los Angeles airtel to Director, 7/27/64.
On 7/30/64 LABB^orally advised SAP ___
. that at the Los Angele3 Local - Socialist Workers
Party meeting of 7/29/64 it was announced that the 1964
Vfest Coast Vacation School would be held at the Laurel Glen
Camp, which is located approximately ten miles from Santa
Cruz, California, in the Soquel Canyon area.
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DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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I.' ^brochure advertising trie WCVET, lasting
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k ■'- location on a map and sets forth written directions on
It also indicates that the educational pro-
include lectures and seminars on
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cjlvil rights, automation, unemployment and socialism.
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The San Francisco Office submits the following
proposals for counterintelligence operations aimed at
iisrupting the WCVS through either its cancellation^ the
owners of the campgrounds or through adverse publicity:
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first of all to ascertain who made arrangements.^- '-
for the campgrounds. If the owners appear to be cooperative,
a brochure ^r tifi iii fU£Ilij^ICiL 1 ' n them.-.. It should be noted .that,
according to fe^^JSJ^^JMl the SWP members who made 'arrange-
ments for therentaToltne^camp indicated that it was to be * y
used for a childrens camp. If the owners note that t the y w :>;•/;
educational program consists of seminars on civil rights, '-
automation, unemployment, and socialism, they would readily
note that this is a strange departure from the usual children x
camp activities of swimming, hiking, horseback riding, basket
weaving, etc. If the SWP obtained the camp fraudulently ,, the ,
owners may be able to cancel the contract. ■..-:-'.■":;. --» : : '*£'■''
2=."' ' -' 5 A copy of the brochure can be mailed tOy'Tocsin" !<! £
an anti-communist news publication published in ! ■ i> .>/.
Oakland, California. With the brochure can be an anonymous- -
note explaining that the WCVS is being sponsored by the SWP.
3, The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office can be
advised of the location of the WCVS and also ^ •
; * advised that, in the past,. liquor has been sold. This will
'•' result in the SO making periodic checks at the campgrounds.
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WCVS should leave from Santa Cruz and proceed to
■"' the Laurel Cut - Off. Then follow the signs, to the WCVS. y.
Although the map on the brochure locates the camp generally,
it is believed that this office should prepare some signs .;.
" pointing to the WCVS and early on 8/29/64 place the signs ^^
? £x the wrong intersections so that people heading for the
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY ■ •
INTERHAL SECURITY - SWP EX 110 ■ «•
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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ReSFalrtel dated 7/28/64.
>a R " In regard to the five counterintelligence proposals
'Vv^ ^ against tho West Coast Vacation School (WCVS) of the
^Cj w £ Socialist Workers Party (SWP) as set forth in reSFalrtel,
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1. Authority denied. If San Francisco wichos
to give further consideration to this proposal,
San Francisco will advise the Bureau of the name
of the owner of the Laurel Glen Camp for Boys and
Girls and the results of A check of the San Francisco
Office indices on both the name of the camp and its
owner. Upon receipt of this information, the Bureau
will give further consideration to the proposal
that the owner of this camp be contacted.
Instead of a direct contact with the owner
of the camp, San Francisco may wich to consider
sending him an anonymous letter Identifying tho
nature of tho WCVS and stating that in the past
liquor has been sold at these schools. This letter
could then roquest the owner to cancol the rental
of the camp site to the WCVS and inform him that
if this is not done the writer will then notify
tho Santa Clara County Sheriff \# 'Office of tho true
nature of the school and the fact that liquor has
previously been sold at these schools. This letter
is not to be sent without Bureau ^a
contents.
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2. You are authorized to mail to "Tocsin"
a copy of the WCVS brochure plus an anonymous
note explaining that the WCVS is SWP sponsored.
Extreme care is to be taken so that the Bureau is
not Identified as the source of this material*
3. Authority denied. No contact should be
made with the office of the Santa Clara County
Sheriff until San Francisco has determined what
final action it wishes to pursue in connection with
proposal Number 1. It is felt that if a contact
was made with the camp owner and his camp was
subsequently raided by the Santa Clara County
Sheriff's Office the camp owner would blame the FBI
and would possibly make public charges of harass-
ment against the Bureau* San Francisco may wish
to again submit this proposal upon reaching a
decision on the course of action to bo followed
on proposal Number !•
5. You are not authorized to prepare signs
to be placed at the wrong intersections to misguide
Individuals seeking the location of the WCVS, The
possibility exists that the Bureau might be identified
as the sourco of these signs, which fact might be
used to charge the Bureau with harassment. This
tactic, although causing temporary inconvenience,
would not seriously hamper the operation of the
school.
Submit to the Bureau any tangible results.
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DISRUPTION PROGRAM
The San Francisco and Oakland-Berkeley Socialist Workers
Party (SWP) branches are sponsoring the West Coast Vacation School
(WCVS) from 8/29/64 to 9/7/64. The San Francisco Office has proposed
five counterintelligence steps to be taken against this school. The
five steps, plus the Bureau's decision regarding each step, are set
forth below:
1. To apprise the owner of the camp where the WCVS
\ is scheduled to be held as to the nature and purpose of
■s' the group that has rented the camp.
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proposal it should submit the name of the owner of the camp
where the WCVS is scheduled to be held as well as the
results of a check of the San Francisco Office indices on
both the name of the camp and its owner. It is being
suggested to San Francisco that it may wish to consider
\ forwarding an anonymous letter to the owner of the camp
advising him of the true nature of the WCVS and the fact
that liquor previously has been sold at these schools. ^
This letter could advise the camp owner that unless he ""
cancels the rental of the camp site to the WCVS the letter
writer will then notify the Santa Clara County Sheriff's
Office of the above facts. r
2. To mail to "Tocsin" a copy of tho WCVS brochure
plus an anonymous note explaining that the WCVS is SWP
sponsored.
Bureau authority granted. "Tocsin" is self-described
in its 5/5/64 issue as "The West's Leading Anti-Communist
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Association Against Totalitarianism, a group active on .
the University of California campus, Berkeley, California.
This group has never been investigated by the Bureau.
Counterintelligence information has previously been
furnished anonymously to "Tocsin" by the San Francisco
Office.
3. To advise the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
of the location of the WCVS and to advise them that in the
past liquor has been sold at this school.
Bureau authority denied. It is felt that, if an approach
was made to the camp owner as suggested in proposal
Number 1 above and then the camp was subsequently raided
by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, the camp owner
would blame the FBI and would possibly make a public
charge of harassment against the Bureau.
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*\ follow posted signs directing them to the school site. J
f San Francisco proposed to prepare and place signs at | :
V wrong intersections, falsely directing individuals to the
: site of the WCVS.
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Bureau authority not granted. This action would cause
only tejnporary_i ^convenience and would not have any
lasting effect dnthe operation of the school. If the
Bureau was identified as the source of these signs,
a charge of harassment might be leveled against the
Bureau,
RECOMMENDATION :
To forward the attached airtel to San Francisco,
copy to Los Angeles for information, authorizing proposals 2 and 4
and denying proposals 1, 3 and 5»
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SAC, NEW YORK (100-146608) (p) '.V':j ; *. ; .
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
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DISRUPTION PROGRAM
RENYlets, 3/31/64~and 6/25/64.
Referenced NY letter dated 3/31/64, outlined a
involving the mailing of an anonymous letter
with the goal of encouraging hlnj in his
y
It can now be established that ^ accepted this
letter at its face value and furthermore; has us eel It in his
efforts to undermine the SWP.
His publication, "SpartAcist" has recently come out with
Its second Issue and on page 2 under a "Letters Received" caption,
the following was set forth:
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••■■'Js'"' '' " "I saw 'Spartdclst 1 and it opened my eyes. I'm too
' . much committed to get out and join you, but belfe/e me there are
, more than a few of us inside supporters. You may be Interested to
P'lf.j learn ...
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ReNYlet, 6/25/64, set , f gB]] II H fflf - v l ew of the JgH
foe rogator y material re the SWP (pg ^ land j. da t e , _
" 1 ...appear in the public press as soon as possible, _
Jureau i'rnished this material to a contact on 4/6/64, but the
information has n Qfij£fl,,,fiflBL e to the attention of tne NYO in print.
It is noted that 6BSSSSB9I final campa&i tour has been scheduled
to run from September 13 to November 3, 1964 in many cities across
the country.
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tactic is greater if the derogatory information re
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covering his stops.
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Tho Buroau has roalortod ito^ajtofifeg^&glfltivo to
tho derogatory information concerning EI %^ fp Sl| | ^f #Ey- ifco
Bureau, of course, cannot insist that such ua S or Cai ™o used;
however, it ia possiblo that through this additional contact
the information nay subsequently bo used. You should
consequently adviso tho Buroau of any infornation concerning
tho uso of the natcrlal.
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In April, 1964, the New York Office recommended
and the Bureau approved tho release to cortain public
;ources in forn a t ion of a derogatory nature concerning
NW™W^ Ki ^a fu nctiona r y of ', }J$S ^ 2F and is **
The derogatory lnTarSation rcforrea^o^Sstarrcsts of
on nonsupport charges of his wife and children and also"
forma tion relativ e to his living with tho daughter of the
>f tho SWP.
The Crino Records Division rolcased this information
to a press source, however, thoro is no indication it has
ever boon usod. Crlae Records Div is i on has advised that It
hasrealerfcd its contacrt to tho figSBJicmtcrial and it tz,
hoped something will now be done with it.
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DISRUPTION PROGRAM
Re Newark letter to Bureau dated 7/2/64 and
Bureau letter to Newark dated 7/27/64.
SWP candidate lor *JSBBBBBSHBffi rom Nei_ Jersey alia is the
former Organizer of the Nob ark SWIL_liIe recently resigned
from the Newark SWP ^^^k^f^ ^^M^^ ^ because of "personal
reasons". He has c r j^Tcizec^the SftTi n the past for not
helping the Negroes attain civil rights and on 8/16/64, he
became angry and walked out of a SWP meeting after repeating
his criticism.
Bureau authority is requested to send the following
letter to "The Militant", the weekly newspaper of the SWP,
116 University Place, New York City:
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Elizabeth, Jersey City, and elsewhere have defied
the white capitalists and have demanded FREEDOM NOW.
At a time when there should be solidarity between
the Negroes and whites, the Negroes have been
deserted and left to defend themselves.
"The SWP preaches equality but too many of its
white members by their action or inaction prove
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that they are racists and are not interested in the
problems of the Negro. The SWP has not helped the
Negro in the civil rights movement and has given
no. indication that It plans to do so in. the future.
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"If we are to attract new members, strengthen our
party, and move forward, we must discontinue the
practice of preaching one thing and doing another.
We, as a party, should prove by our actions that
we believe in FREEDOM NOW and in the rights of
Negroes to defend themselves,
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If Bureau authority is granted to mail this letter,
necessary precautions will be taken to preclude the Bureau
from being named as the source.
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INTERNAL SECURITY - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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Newark Is authorized to proceed In Its plan
to create disse nsi on in the ranks of the Newark Socialist
Workers Party (ST7P) as set forth in relet with the following
changes:
1. The contents of the letter that Newark
i proposed to send to "The Militant" should instead
be put on a throwaway bear lnfl ' f^ Oj [eg ■ di n v "Inde-
pendent Committee to Elect j^^B^h^P " The
bottom of t h c th r x o waw a y may containastatement
"A vote for Jgi§||^ s a vote for freedom." No
signature of||||||gp is to appear oh the throwaway.
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to "The Militant" and to any white SWP members
and sympathizers selected by the Newark Office.
^^ouffh, as in the case of a lotter to "Tho
Militant," ^^pcan bo expected to deny that he had
anything to do with the circularization of this throwaway,
it is felt that tho distribution of this throwaway solely
to whito SWP members a n d sy KfigJ-h i z G r a will create doubt
among SWP members as to@^| || truthfulness and reliability
All necessary precautions will bo taken by Newark
to preclude tho Bureau from being identified as the sourco
of this throwaway.
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RE: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
100-436291
NOTE:
In relet, Newar k join ted out that
the STP candidate for ^|||§^BlB§ f from__Ncw Jersey,
recently resigned from the Newark SWP
and had walked out of a SWP meeting on
criticizing the SWP for not helping Negroes attain civil
rights. Nnwark W&JIP***-** sending a i^ltgJLto "The Militant,"
ostensibly from ^pggp, setting forth B I* 3 feelings
concerning SWP ineffectiveness in aiding Negroes. It is
felt that such a letter bearing only the typed signature
of lli||& j[wo uld not prove to be as effective as a throwaway,
whicn^^^^ would have a harder time denying his connection
therewith.
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UNITED STATES G(
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Memorandum
.to : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-H36291)
date: 9/28/61
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SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (100-50561)
subject- Socialist workers party
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION program
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ReBuairtel 8/7/64.
Through the Assessor's Office, Santa Clara
County, it was determined that the o T ^
Glen Camp for
and his wife,
Alto, California^.
revi ew of San Francisco indices reveals that
_Jis identical with Bufile 100-380901. A
report was submitted in this case by San Francisco on
11/17/52. A 1 *2l ? V ^ i V t Jl £ -gi fi mL r& m i p ^ t i o n does not definitely
indicate that ^ ^^^^ ^ g ^i^^ p was rgjjJG flT iSl'i" j ^■^wff pat ^ i- zer
nor does it definitely state that S B B ii a ^^^p B* s a
communist, it was felt that it would be useless to contact
him so near to the date scheduled for the West Coast
Vacation School if it was hoped that the contact would cause
him to cancel the school. It was also felt that an anony-
mous letter would not do the job.
A brochure was anonymously mailed to "Tocsin" with
a note attached. indicating that the WCVS was being spon-
sored by the SWP but no publicity was given to the affair in
"Toc->in."
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fattended portions of the WCVS and
actually talked some with a person who stated that he was
the owner of the Laurel Glen Camp. This person had an
apartment over the mess hall and occasionally mingled with the
visitors at the WCVS. The informant stated that he got the
impression that the owner was not too happy with his tenants.
In view of this informat^nr^^ti^reTuej^ed that authority
be granted to contact w^m^^^^J ^^t^ f ^ ^ t *^ authority is
granted he will be specTricaTT^q ues t lonea as to who made
arrangements for the rental of his camp and any plans for
future use by the SWP. The interview would be conducted as
it would normally be done in connection with the investi-
gation of the SWP. No attempts would be made to influence
toward disassociating himself with the SWP unless he
Indicates that he would like to sever all connections.
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INTERNAL SECURITY - STP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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BoSFlet dated 9/28/64.
You aro authorized to interview
operator of the Glen Camp for Boys and Girls.
This interview is to be conducted in accordance
with instruc tions fo r interview O&H^fiJlJ^fc^^ gg
set forth in dEj^j^SSBlSM of the _
The rosults ofiBisinterview should bo promptly furnished
to the Bureau.
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£ t t San Francisco requested authority to
interview fffjgwqj whoso camp was the slto of the West Coast
Vacatio n School/ a Socialist Workers Party training school,
.s not the subject of a security investigation but
_^____ ls the subject of Bufile 100-380901.
funics contain no^nttoTmation pertaining
ilch would indicate an Inter view of
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Potential as a security informant.
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URGENT
(Priority or Method of Mailing)
TO:,
FROM:
SUBJECT:
director, fbi .
sac, new_haven 4
Socialist workers
^1S- SWP
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DISRUPTION PROGRAM
CINAL
Enclosed for the Bureau are 7 copies, and for the New York
Office 2 copies, of an LHM concerning the recent dissolving
of the Connecticut Branch of the Socialist Workers Party
(CBSWP) .
he sources utilized in this LHM are:
1st source
- 2nd source
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The enclosed LHM is classified CONFIDENTIAL inasmuch as
information received from these sources could reasonably
result in the identification of Security Inf ormants^of
continuing value, andfe^romise the ef f ectivenessythereof .
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the CBSWP.
of- this LHM is designated for,. New York file on
of SV/P National Headquarters,' since' the New
in its letter to New. Hav en of 9/28/6 4 : 'fnrn
concerning contacts between aCTMM
of the SWP,* and CBSWP organizer
dissolution of the CBSWP and arrangemen.
r to;attend a meeting of the CBSWP at New Have
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'characterization of , the CBSWP reflecting that it is no longer/,
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
New Haven, Connecticut
October 26, 1964
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY,
CONNECTICUT BRANCH
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In July 1964, according to a source,
of the Connecticut Branch, Socialist Workers Party tCBSWV, ,
notified the National Headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party
(SWP) that he had decided to dissolve the C BSW P . This resulted
in the National Headquarters' instructing g||gEgBthat as
BSHgB^of the CBSWP he should arrange a meeting of the CBSWP
whicn Would be attended by a representative frcra the SWP National
Headquarters at which the future of the CBSWP would be discussed
and settled.
.1964, a second source advised that on July 31, 1964,
"" stated that he wanted to have the CBSWP become
inactive' but tnat the rational Headquarters of the SWP was opposed
to this action and, as a result, a representative of the National
Headquarters of the SWP would meet with members of the CBSWP on
August- 2, 1964, at Kew Haven, Connecticut, to discuss and act on
this matter.
On Octobe r 20, 1964, the second source advised that on that date
^§|f§||^3tated that CBSWP members met with a representative of
TheSaffonal Headquarters of the SWP on August 2/ 1964, at New
Haven, Conn ecticu t, at which time the membership voted to dissolve
the CBSWP. fe|felPBl| said that at this meeting the members agreed
that the FBI seemed to know the identities of all the CBSWP
members, seemed to know the SWP party names of the CBSWP members,
and it was concluded that the FBI had infiltrated the CBSWP with
an agent. .'-'''•
accuse
commented to
the CBSWP.
pojtnted out
at at this meeting CBSWP member
~ of being an agent for the FBI and
e source that he decided then and there to dissolve
said that in answer to this accusation, he
e"CBSWP membership that at one time he had taken
this
out most of his life savings to support the SWP and to him, this
was proof that he was devoted to the SWP and not an agent of \ the
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said he felt PMSM had made this y^g £ ££on because
prior tothls meeting, wanted to expel fjjgjffljMMlrom the
>1 lowing @§Epp's expulsion from the New Haven Chapter of
the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE ) for embezzlement of funds
while acting as treasurer of Jh^s organization.
Another thing that upset Wffi M p, according to the second source,
was the fact that the representative of the National Headquarters
of the SVfP did not defend him at this meetin g and sce ak in his '
behalf and ^^§BJ feels this is a result of j| B's defending
the minority tendency in the SWP and opposing the expulsion in
1964 by National Headquarters of the SWP members of the minority
tendency.
According to a second source. ^^CT atat^d that at this meeting
the members A id not determine the iaentltvof th^FRI agent in
the CBSWP. l|Sg|ggpsaid that he accused % SB I of possibly
having defected to the FBI and, according '*oJ$jB$$ B A* the members
present agreed with this accusation against W°Mj$jj^T
further stated that a discussion was held concerning
FBI interviews of OBSWP members which caused some of the CBSWP
members to become disturbed.
according to the second source, stated that the CBSWP
was dissolved at the above meeting, thai he would have no further
contacts with the National Headquarters of the SWP, that-
periodically he would receive a communication from the National
Headquarters of the SWP, that he was undecided as to whether
he would retain his own membership in the SWP, and commented that
the SWP might make him cancel his SWP membership.
[further stated that the membership of all the CBSWP
members had either lapsed or expired and pointed out thai; there
was nothing to indicate that the CBSWP would be revived.
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The Socialist Workers Party has been designated
pursuant to Executive Order 10450.
The Connecticut Branch of the Socialist Workers
Party is characterized in the Appendix,
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APPENDIX
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY,
CONNECTICUT BRANCH
A source has advised that on March 10, A961 ; the
Socialist Workers Party (SWP) Political Committee
approved the formal constitution of an SWP branch in
Connecticut.
Another source advised on March 28, 1961, that a communi-
cation from the National Office of the S«*P in New York
City commending Connecticut on becoming a branch of the
SWP uas read at a meeting of the Connecticut SWP members
held March 23, 1961, at Milford, Connecticut.
On May 18, 1964, a third source advincd f . nit the Connecticut
Eranch of the SWP is affiliated aith ar.rj follows the alms
and purposes of the National SWP.
The SWP has been designated pursuant
to Executive Order 10450,
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RE: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY,
CONNECTICUT BRANCH
On February 5, 1964, +hg m gfif iQ flfl S / 2 " ™ * advised
that CBSWP organizer ff^ Bs^^^^^^St on January
29, 1964, stated tha tj|^^K^&7jfinancial and
recording secretary ofxne^!BswP during 1963,
had taken a leave of absence from the CBSWP.
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UNITED STATES GO/^'.XMENT
Memoranaum
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (100-M 36291)
date: 11/18/64/
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (100-50561)
subject:
C
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
INTERN'AL SECURITY - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
ReBulet 10/17/64.
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contacted
member of
was interviewed by Bureau
irae he readily discussed the
the Laurel Glen Camp for Boys and
West Coast Vacation School. He st
during the summer of 1964 by a
the Oakland-Berkeley Branch of the
GirLs for
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use
was
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■7e^t Coast Vacation School in the
indicated that the WCVS was
with civil rights, unemployment,
agreed to the rental of the
y period for the sum of $1000 and
hand himself to m 3_intMnthe swimming
He stated thaflfc^^fe^i indicated
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seeking a site for the
Santa Cruz Mountains,
devoted to seminars de
and related matters
facilities for a ten-d
further agreed to be on
pool and other facilities.
that he may be interested in lh£LJ±h* ce a^aTn~TFrTT65 but
made no specific request and KS^gB nas ma de ^o promises
regarding the availability of the camp, fi^§ gj indicated ,
however, that he closes his children's camp on 8/15 each
year and that to receive a $1000 rental in addition after
the normal closing period is a real windfall and would be
hard to turn down. He stated, howev er \ t h at he is uncer-
tain of what action he will take i f jjfcSlJfe^ l airroaches him
again next year to rent the place.
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UNITED STATES G ^RNMENT
Memorandum
; . / TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
from : SAC, NEWARK (100-46426) (P)
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subject: . SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM...
date: 11/19/64
ReBulet 10/12/64.
Copies of the throwaway authorized by referenced
Bureau letter were mailed aR_XO£22/64 to "The Militant"
and to white SWP memb
t hat he - lear ned fro
ppg£f^ MJy |gyi on
tnaT^nTT^VP l
criticizing the Par ty
question. fe^feSSBand
re^ortgdon 10/28/64
f on ^PI SpP and from
horn are SW? members,
been mailed to SWP members
n g^ jind on the civil rights
told the informant that
someone ins Idethe Party is trying to destroy the Party
from within. "" - —
Jreported on 11/13/64 that a Newark SWP
membership meeting "was held on 11/8/64. It was announced
at this meeting that a hate letter had been sent to some
of the members by a provocator who did not sign his name
as an honest critic would have done. It was decided to
ignore the letter.
The Bureau will be advised if other tangible
results are received.
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date: 12/4/64
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subject:
SOCIALIST WORKERS PAHTY
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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FOR F.EI. r ACE 70 PLAIUTIFFS IN
SWP CIVIL SUIT BY LETTER
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was nothing to discuss because the letter contained nothing
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told informant ne had been interviewed by
Treasury agents and was followed all day by them when
President .JOHNSON was in New Jersey. He said he should not
have to go through this for an all white party, it
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UNITED STATES (f^ 'ERNMENT
Memorandum
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Mr. W.C.
Sullivan
FROM
SUBJECT:
F.J, Baumgardner
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Callahan
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INTERNAL SECURITY'- SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM^
Cla'sift"* M.
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This memorandum is being submitted to set forth complete
results obtained by the Newark Office in connection with the above-
captioned program. i/
Prior to ^ tipNnyc^Iigjjg^ J. 9 6 {L. g ene r a 1 elections, the Newark
Office advised that r ^M mM&-$^B8E5G g^B Negro Socialist Workers
Party (SWP) candidate^fW^^^^^^^fTrom New Jersey, had recently
resigned from the Newark SWP Executive C^ffl miftee because of "personal
reasons." It is known that in the past p 1 has criticized the
SWP for not helping the Negroes attain civil rights and on 8/16/64
had walked out of a SWP meeting after repeating his criticisms.^
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Newark was authorized to prepare and send throwaways to
selected white SWP members and to the SWP weekly newspaper, "The
Militant," indicating that an independent committee to elect
had been formed and it charged that the SWP had not helped the
Negro in the civil rights movement despite its pretense of being
for the Negro. This throwaway was especia lly desi gned to set forth
arguments known to have been put forth by tillfclBttV -;? /.
, Newark SWPm embers; had stated that antx-SWP letTers
latf beer. maile< ^g^iijffijf mher ^ the SWP for its stand on
civil rights. jP.^jjSB and §f|g£lJG| advised the informant that someone
from inside the SWP is tryini
i <g£p. fi&afF-: Par v ^TTof n 1S
^ _tdvised on 11/13/64 that at a Newark SWP meeting
on 11/8/64, it was announced that a hate letter JiaxL been- sent to some
members by a provocator and it was decided to ignore the letter. \J
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Memorandum to Mr. W.C. Sullivan*
RE; SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
OBSERVATIONS ;
It is evident that the throwaway prepared by the Newark
lOffice was quite successful in creatinp^j^ssonsion and distrust in
[the Newark SWP and in possibly causing tMm j&mf to withdraw from the
SWP. This is a good example of the r esu i ts Vn a t can be achieved by
a well-planned and executed disruption tactic on the part of the
Bureau, */
ACTION:
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Memorandum
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date: 2/26/65
Re Newark letter 12/4/64,
The Newark SWP continues to be In a state of
disruption as the result of counterintelligence techniques
Instituted by the Newark Division. Activities of the
Newark SWP are being followed closely; and if situations
arise which will give an opportunity to further disrupt
the Party, the Bureau will be advised.
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Re Philadelphia let to Bureau, 6/24/64.
Re 1 st set fort h that efforts were be 1 ng; ^made to
wife of NY subject
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might be of value in* a
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ha3 been in the news recently as an employee
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vestigated for possible subversive infiltration.
i"»*r?r-1nhl3 is requested to advise if interview with
ever wa3 accomplished, and if so, if results
rencier themselves to utilization under the SWP Disruption Program.
A disruptive tactic carried out by the NYO in
the spring of 1964 centered on anonymous mailings to various
spokesmen in the Negro civil rights struggle, pointing out
the opportunistic role played in thie field by the SWP. This
was undertaken at a period when the SWP leadership felt a
Negro Freedom Now Party (FNP) to be a ripe area for exploitation
and recruitment. It has been previous VjM j j j M rgfl _Ji!___, at ^ eas ^
one of the individuals in the mailing, pll | pfl p§i||g later
wrote two articles in the magazine, " LloeraTo r" ' , c r i tlcizing
the SWP for the role it wa3 attempting to play in the FNP-.
For the further information of the Bureau, I
'reported on 2/4/65 that this topic was discussed
aTTheT'sWP national plenum held 1/29-31/65. Speakers
acknowledged that the SWP had lost its influence in 'the F_NP
and disappointment was expressed at this development. One
speaker also said that the SWP had overestimated the potential
of the FNP. It Is believed that the failure of the SWP -
to attain influence in the Negro civil rights movement may be
;ies taken by the NYO.
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This program was initiated 10/12/61 by letter to offices
having larger branches of the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) within
their territories. The purpose is to cause disruption within the
SWP and make the public aware of the true nature of the SWP. The'
program is carried out on a selective basis and has no specific
"tie in" with other programs. The case load has not been appreci-
ably affected and no Agents are assigned full time to the program.
There are no known weaknesses.
All operations under the program must be approved by the
Bureau with specific instructions issued in each instance where an
operation is authorized. The over-all value of the program has been
demonstrated. Specific examples of successful operations under this
program 'Sre set forth later in this memorandum,
RECOMMENDATION?
*^ It _is recommended that this program be continued on the
highly selective basis under which it is currently operated. The
program will be re-evaluated and re-examined on an annual basis and,
in the meantime, the program will be carefully supervised. In the
event information is received indicating changes are necessary, they
will be studied, analyzed and appropriate recommendations made.
DETAILS;
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This memorandum sets forth the results of the review and
analysis of captioned program and a re-evaluation and re-examination
of the program itself.
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Initiated on 10/12/61 by letter to offices having the
larger SWP branches within their territories.
2. Purpose
To carry out programs to cause disruption of the SWP and
to make the public aware of the true nature of the SWP.
3. Scope
Those offices having the larger SWP branches are participating
in this program with other offices participating when the occasion
arises.
4 # Tie in With Other Programs
There is no specific tie in with other programs.
5. Case Load
The operations of this program are handled in conjunction
with the over-all investigation of the SWP. The case load is not
appreciably affected at the Seat of Government or in the field except
for maintaining a control file where operations under the program
are being handled. The control file is maintained at the Bureau.
6. Magnitude
The program is operated on a limited basis and no personnel '
are assigned full time. Operations are usually developed during the
course of investigation of the SWP. The cost of the program has never
been estimated and there appears to be no reason to do so in view of
its limited area of operation. It is felt that any such cost would be
negligible.
7. Weaknesses
There are no known weaknesses.
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8. Administrative Controls '-i"^;y.y^
All operations under the program must be approved at the
Bureau. The program is closely followed and supervised and, in
addition, during regular inspections of field offices Bureau
inspectors review and comment regarding the program during the
security survey which is conducted in connection with field inspections
9. Adequacy and Currentncss of Instructions
All instructions regarding this program are Issued by the
Bureau in each specific instance. There are no written instructions
in the Manual of Instructions or other Bureau manuals.
10. Over-all Value
During the past year, we have had 12 suggestions submitted.
Six* of theso suggestions were approved. The over-all value has been
demonstrated on various occasions.
A disruptive tactic carried out by the New York Office in the
Spring of 1964 centered on anonymous mailings to various spokesmen
in the Negro civil rights strugglo pointing out the opportunistic
role played in this field by the SWP. This was undertaken at a period
when the SWP leadership felt a Negro Freedom NojL F^L r %JL J LEEE) to be a
ripe area for exploitation and recruitment* B^ ^ ^^^^S^fc one of the
individuals in the mailing, later wrote two art x c lc s in "ft e magazine,
"Liberator," criticizing the SWP for the role it was attempting to
play in the FNP.
reported on
Plenum held
that this topic was discussed
-31/65. Speakers acknowledged
at the SWP National
that the SWP had lost its influence in the FNP and disappointment was
expressed at this development. One speaker also said that the SWP
had underestimated the potential of the FNP. It is believed that
failure of the SWP to attain influence in the Negro civil rights
movement may bo in part attributable to disruptive activities taken
by the New York Offico..
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Re r" SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
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Prior to the November, 1964, general elections, the '"""
Newark Office was authorized to prepare and send throwaways
to selected individuals and to the SWP weekly newspaper, "The
Militant f^g^^^j^J^^^^^JLj^ " f Tpp P nHnnt committee had b e en fo rmed
WKSBBBBmjmM * rom New Jersey. These throwaways charge^trax the
OTP^had not helped the Negroes in the civil rights movement despite
its pretense of being for the Negroes and the throwaways were
especially designed to set forth arguments known to have been put
forth by Stewart. This throwaway succeeded in disrupting the
activities of the Newark branch of the SWP and resulted in
physically attacking a Newark SWP official. By letter dateu ~, *.„,„„,
the Newark Office advised that the Newark branch of the SWP continues
to be in a state of disruption as the result of this counterintolligei
activity.
Material prepared by the New York Office under this program
has appeared in "Spartacist" the publication of the Revolutionary
^"-rtofty expelled from the SWP. it is further knowa that (
a former SWP functionary expelled by the SWP,
is now the i.<jzH?er of the Revolutionary Tendency, believes material
mailed to him by the New York Office is valid and has accepted this
material at its face value and has used it in efforts to undermine
the SWP.
11. Contemplated Action
A re-evaluation and re-examination of this program
indicates that it is serving a useful and worthwhile purpose. The
program should be continued and further re-evaluation and re-examinat: I
will be made on an annual basis. Close supervision will be afforded
in the meantime so that any necessary changes may be studied and J
appropriate recommendations made. >
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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-^36291 )
SAC, NEW YORK (100-146608)
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r ejTo p c r\ <7 fr ^ l fifi t fciii m efc forth ^ ' d lsruptlve tactic
involving ^BP^I^^^^^^^^^^rho in 6f3> was campaigning
as SWP candicIaTeT^r r^rrT^fflP nf the fl P The tactic
^tvtVWoH release of public source material identifying
■ pas having a polioerecord, deserting one wife
and living adu l terously with anoth er, the daughter of
~™™"" — "™"~ ^^^ ^Z^^^^^^ oi the SV;P '
It W ta felt that public knowledge of the above
would reflect adversely upon the SWP.
The Bureau approved the idea and furnished the £
material to a Bureau contact. The information never was
printed, however, as far a3 the NYO knows.
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in its V 9 Issu ethat
as SV/P canaiaate for H^^io
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had been nominated
elections. He
said he intended to start his campaign
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mmUSB wlll attempt to utilize public platforms,
radio and television to spread SV/P propaganda, and the
disruptive tactic proposed in relet is again regarded as
having a good potential.
The Bureau is requested to approve ag
release of the derogatory information regarding
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regarding using this data in an anonymous mailing.
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Reference is made to New York letters dated 4/22/65 and
3/25/64, and Bureau letter to New York dated 9/14/64.
70 occasions the derogatory information concerning
jgsgj has been brought to the attention of Durcau
contacts^ — Ifowevcr, these contacts have not seen fit to use the
information. Therefore, no further effort will be mado to obtain
a release of this information through these contacts.
New York is requested to submit a recommondation regarding
the use of this derogatory material in an anonymous letter as set
forth in referenced New York letter of 4/22/65.
NOTE;
On two occasions derogatory information concerning
was furnishedJLo^reau contacts for posslhl^ije in news
.nn^Tto discreduJplS&* campaign for theSOMof t
in ^^cTthVsocial^^orkersPnrtvt^et
Ji Fn^ w Tunn lSg for the position of Wgmt of WmWmtilSm^
has suggested this derpgatory material be again brought to the
attention of Bureau, contacts. Inasmuch as this "terial was not
utilized by Bureau contacts on two previous occasions, no effort
is being made to again bring the information to the attention of
these contacts.
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Reference is made to New York letter dated 5/13/65
r/' captioned, "Muslim Mosque, Inc., Internal Security - 1011,**
Referenced letter points out that the interest of the
Socialist Workers Party (SWP) in the Muslim Mosque, Inc., and
the Organization of Afro-American Unity, Inc., is obviously
self-serving. It notes that the SWP hopes to exploit the death
of Malcolm X and the feelings of his followers in an effort to-
|h(/j S-win these "militant? Negroes" to the Trotskyite cause.
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way I to exploit the followers of the late Malcolm X for its own
< ufy-benofit offers some potential for the institution of disruptive^^
Sfi&SkSactics. You are requested to thoroughly analyze this situation^
woHU and submit comments and recommendations to the Bureau regarding!^
t-i « l>} ^possible disruptive tactics that could be utilized against the
p«ww JJ^-SWP in this connection.
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r :/ disruptive tactics that could be used against the SWP. in this
connection.
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Authority io granted for you to nail tho letter
cot out in relet with the encloood newspaper clipping, from
"a concerned nether," to the President of tho Denver School
Board in an effort to ft lert th o ^M^ fiCl. /fl f fn ct that
Socio list Uorkera Prirtv^^ mf^^^^iS^tSfS^^^ is a candidate
fcr election to tho school board, use coiiaorcially purchased
stationery for this nail ins and take tho usual precautions
to lncuro it cannot bo associated with tho FBI.
Adviso the Bureau of any tangible results and bo
alert to rocoaaond any necessary follow-up count or intelligence
action,
Tho Bureau appreciates your interest in Euboitting
this suggestion.
NOTE :
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utilizes public sourco data which la sot out in an enclosed
newspapor clipping to expose HHlg gljs Troskyito affiliation,
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(SOCIALIST V0I&Z&S PAIEY)
BoDulot 4/20/C5 and Donvor nirtol 5/4/CG.
Authority la grant od to nail revlncd letter net out
in reairtel, uith oucloood newspaper clipping, froa "A
Concerned Mother ," to tho President of tho Denver School Board,
in an effort to nlert ^gr^gyd toth o factl ^at Donvor Socialiot
Tforlcora Party nonbors WiWsMM^^M and \f&g*g^^MMg$£^ aro
candidates for election to tho Boar
Advico tho Bureau of any tanciblo results nnd bo alort
to rococnond any Hoccosary follow-up count or intelligence action.
NOTE;
^^pHlS^ml I pllS^^ aro members of . tho Donver Branch
of tho Trot sk y i t o^Soc 1 nl 1 s t W orker s Parjty.. *Tho anonymous lottor
utilizing public sourco*<Ja ta l wKTcfi" **fs* tot out in an enclosed
clipping to highlight their affiliation with the extreme
communist organization. Donvor anticipate this action may preclud
their election to a position of influence on tho school board.
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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
date:
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ReNYlet to Bureau, 3/25/64, carbon copy to Chicago,
and BUlet to New York, 5/7/65-
For information of Chicago, BUlet d<
advised that derogatory information regarding _____
had been brought to the attention of Bureau contacts on two
occasions but contacts had not seen fit to use for information
The Bureau approved a request by the NYO that this derogatory
materia! be set forth in an anonymous letter.
__is presently a candidate for \lppSof
His former residence and his/r%coro^re
in Chicago, however, and it would therefore appear feasible
for an anonymous mailing to come fro m that ci tv. It can be
assumed that someone in Chicago knew ^___^ 3| during a past
period of SWP membership, but is now out of the Party and
harboring ill feelings toward the SWP.
An ar
interview with
The article contain
to the daughter of
after he sn
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of Hjg_pgg stemmed from £
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the cause of a letter to several of the major news media in
New York City, setting forth the following:
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to an individual. I used to kn
to have no use for. This is
recently learned he is running for ^^
Along with the news about his candidacy.
New York Times of March 8, 19 64 which said that
^as married to the daughter of
of the Socialist Workers Par
"Well, I didn't think that was entirely accurate,
and T've gone to some little time and effort to check if
is married to the ^^^ p girl/ gJSmeone else.
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of six months in the House of Corr
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'three childr en. This is case number'
Branch
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by the ffe p>f| S police . He was nicke d up iril
indecent aovHrrces and twice in^S In connec
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this fine upstanding man is running '■ .'
Is there not soma way the voters
the past record of this individual.
"Since all the facts I have givenn can be verified,
my name is not essential. ,
above to:
"Yours truly,"
The Bureau is requested to approve mailing the
City Editor, New York Times
New York, New York
City Editor, Daily News
^ V New York, New York
..City Editor, New York Journal American ..
^' New York, New Yofck
News Director
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News Director
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prepare sufficient copies of the letter on non-Bureau
stationery and mall the communication to designated addressees
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Mr. 6ullivan
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
Reurlot Juno 4, 1965, concerning your rocommendation
in the captioned matter.
Your recommendation is not being approved, and
appropriate action in this mattor la being initiated at the
Seat of Government.
You should remain alert for any tangible results
arising out of this operation and advise the Bureau.
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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-^3^291)
SAC, 1-EW YORK (lOO-l466o3) (P)
date: 6/15/65
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SOCIALIST.. WORKERS PARTY
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
ReBulet to NY, 5/25/65.
Since the death of MALCOLM X both the Muslim
Mosque j Inc. (MMl) and the Organization of Afro-American
Unity, Inc. (OAAu) have been declining in strength and
influence.
According to H^jg 9 tne SVJP leadership has
noted with dismay a strong tendency of the above organi-
zations toward religious overtones. They see in this a
loss of militancy and revolutionary zeal.
The SVJP is, of course, a Marxist and atheistic
organization. It is believed that SWP influence on the
followers of MALCOLM X would be disrupted by emphasizing
the atheism of the SVJP as opposed to the basic religious
orientation of the KMI.
ected
Bureau approval is requested to instru
_few informants who have the ear of
and other MM I leaders to emphasize" in convert
tions regarding the SVJP that the Party is anti-religious.
It is believed that if tteie-^aslc issue becomes commonly
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known a3 a point of difference, it would serve to drive
a wedge between the follov;ers of MALCOLM X and the SYIP,
thus foiling efforts of the Party to recruit in this
,Negro field. '"'. /'..
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
Reurlot 6/15/65.
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V\6ugges
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ft Mosque
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f Bureau authorization is granted to implement your
instruct a_J ?olec ted few informants who have the
and other leaders of the Muslim
v juwsHuu, xirc, f to einpnnsz2iT~xir conversations regarding tho
9^ Socialist Workers Party that the Party is anti-religious.
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^„. 5^T You should bo alert for any positive results arising
65 £ fiH 3 out OJC this operation and advise tho Bureau.
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NOTE :
New York has recommended the above tactic to disrupt the
Socialist Workers Party. According to an informant, the Party
has noted with dismay a strong tendency of the Muslim Mo3que
toward religious overtones, and see in this a loss of militancy
and revolutionary zeal. By stressing the anti-religious nature
of the Socialist Workers Party, it is possible thaf/Uusllu Mosque
would become disillusioned with tho Party thereby hindering
the Party's recruiting efforts. It is jelieved tnat this
operation should bo approved, particularly since there is very
'.PPRCPRIATE AiX£ti3% apparent risk of embarrassment to the Bureau.
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subject:
DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291) date: 6/24/65 '.,.,
Offifc'SAC, NEWARK (100-46426) (P) ' /
^SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
2S-SWP
DISRUPTION. PROGRAM
Re Newark letter dated 2/26/65.
Membership of the Newark SWP has been reduced to
12 persons, and there continues to be friction among the
members. If a situation develops which will make It
advisable to Institute a counterintelligence technique,
the Bureau will be advised.
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UNITED STATES ~' IRNMENT
Memorandum
W. C. SulUyarip
DATE:
June 1G, 1965
F. J. Baumgardnor
1 - Mr. Belmont
1 - Mr. Mohr
^ y 1 - Mr. DcLoach
r eftnTltTO " 1 - Mr. Sullivan
SOCIALIST. WORKERS PARTY
INTERNAL SECURITY - SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
1 - Mr. Baumgardner
1 - Mr, Simpson
This memorandum is prepare
public source information concerning WW, member of
the Secretariat of the Political Committee oi the Socialist
Workers Party, be furnished to appropriate news media as a
disruptive tactic against the Socialist Workers Party. The
Socialist WorkcrsPartv has been cited pursuant to Executive
Order_l(M50. H^Mw^ the Socialist Workers Party candidate
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y announced his candidacy
arrested i
complaint filed by
and three minor cji
Municipal Court,
sentenced to six mon
n New York City and was
\ Police on a uon^upport.
>cha lf of her self
iron. On ^gggg^^ggg^ggj in B ESjJBl
_ was found guilty of non S upport, and
lis "in the House of Correction, and ordered to
,f m V>. . 4\* %- — — »v «**» mu*i w.^ ah uic jiuuou ui V-UI i «JC Hon , ana OrO
: ? U-t>' f\P a y nis wife $ 30 weekly. The jail sentence was apparently
'"m vd % vacated until such time as GfiMS^ f defaulted on the paymen
payments.
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_ 'Police records also show, that^^^a was arrestc
i onachargc of making indecent advances, and on
inJg^Pin connection with labor disputes.
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was married to
r ocialist Workers
record of this marriage ha s been found in
Birth r ecords i n fej^^j&JjHI I 3 i s t the bir
on ^^^^ p^^^gfl to
s date Is; o^l!^^j^^r j2£i 2f
arrest in ^jg^Jfor noTi^upport of ^^^ g^^^g
New-York letter J™jgJL 19G5. recoiSnWfTha- ~ r ..^...„
-tion concerning ^jj jjfJlgJB be incorporated into an anonymousTietter
and be mailed fromTJIiTcago to "The New York Times," "New ? York
Daily News," "New York Journal American" and to, stations* •
SKM d WNBC - 1% a11 in Ncw Vork City rf£c.i5 J^i" /j 0.(: '• ■■'
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10C-436291
It would appear that furnishing the information to
established and reliable contacts in the news media would be
more effective and more apt to be used by them, than if the
information was received through an anonymous communication.
RECOMMENDATION ;
It is recommended that this memorandum be routed
to Crime Records Division for handling, with appropriate
contacts in the news media in the New York area.
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SAC, HEUARK (100-1SCC)
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SUBJECT: SOCIALIST W0RXEH3 PARTY
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(00: HEV/ YORK)
n;ar!c l etter to the Bureau, 0/13/65, captioned
r aha. 3M-S17P".
RE:
_______ r/ho has flg&iiSiiii relia * ol ° in for nation
in tho pact, was contacted on Egg£3g» at which tiae he fur-
•itten report, which la located in llotmrk file
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X'achincton, H.J. f and learned that
"is the only person residing at the
is employed on tho night ehif t by \
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drives a late model Volkswagen , JTgy/uorsey license
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CaD P has '&^idby cg^ ^p^g^ ^Lof rashington , H.J.,
telephone MJjjJllH According to ^£J3Ej the camp v/as
sold to two partners v/ho are goinc to operate a Private
school for bo^and the final papers will be signed within
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and ascertain details concerning the sale o f tfJSunt a 1 nSpring
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to ascertain the residence of '■"'■'
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Memorandum
DIRECTOR, FBI (100-^36291).
CAC, ITEI-; YORK (100-l466oO) (P)
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SOCIALIST UORKKJIS PARTY
IS-SV/P
DISRUPTIOIJ PllOGRAM
EeBulet, 6/28/65.
stated on 8/25/65, that relations
bctv/een tlxf SVjP and the former followers of MALCOLM X
had been steadily deteriorating. Informant .said that
fche^yj^fjj^^^jrt^Jjgjr^Tjpople,' now under J; he lead or ship
of I H, had lost 8.11 their I'onaer
mil'j-uo.i'icy aau no imager appeared to /lev: the SV.'P with
favor.
tf he re as formerly MALCOLM X and __^^^^
had been frequent speakers at SWP forums, -cue rarLy
v;as r 1 ov; r j^l£jji^r a ° 1 e to attract this type ' or Me- 2 ro
leader. ( | '- c r * 0VI regarded by the fiV7P as a
"r.-jfsoic" Giio his followers no longer incline toward
a militant organization such as the SWP.
It* is believed probable that the d 1 s i j fi ■•. n ■ r ra t i n ;
^ji^^j^ns between the SV.'P and the followers of
QgH^Bcan be attributed to the disruptive Lactic
authorized in relet and will result in a continued
loss 01* influence by the SVIP among this group of Negroes
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PJ2: ijcv/arl: letter to bureau, dated 7/7/05.
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hie re core's reflect
T/ashin^ton, I low Jersjy, was
Till 7/CG/05 r.s ? n rchino operator,
': Eo~ also advised on the lattjr dr.^^^^^^y had volun tarily
V resigned to accept another job. ^S ^^Sl^?vl SJ d that
r* during his employment, had been SanBc oy his supervisor
-J regardi ng Ms tr ying off t o o n u ch tine. Ac cor dins to the
■ Iir.
I, Washington, I lev; "Jersey, advised CA _
5 file-:" a ch ange oTTdd ross from
n.J., to
on 3/30/35
On 3/30/3 E, Mr. ^
j Hashing ton, II. J. , advised S~A ggUthat in early"
• I 1 *} r-1x90*j lie had seen an add In p. newspaper ro gardiag. the sale of
>tlia Mt. Cpring Cano near *?as
!T determined the camp was
£i/j£Hfor sale and the acting price was f^O/000 with a 10% commission
being offered for the sale of the camp.
' ' ° f* ridd # he c on t ac t e C
'.'v^r^JTew Yorl: City, (pi;
G-3ureau (r.M)
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ad
bo secured
From Uarch of 1954 until February of 1905,
no opportunity to cell the camp, but in Fobrii*ra_nf 106
some prospective b uyers , !ve then con tac tec ^
who is the wife of E^^Mteiig» . and learned from he
the camp was still Tcr sale, bu J c the ^n'r^j^f^/j^noj?
£<0,0C0, wit h p. 10% s elling commission. ■BSEBBSBBV
also advisee. HB18U that a mortgage woulc be acceptable,
end she woulc?Ti5e to hear of any offo rsby^rospective
i^ers. In March of 1955, ^ ^fg affilMMjP advised
^^.j that a 5)3 3,000 dovni PHWRt" woulc. oe accepted and
[Se^oaB.nce would bo acceptable in a mortgage.
advi ser thr.t in-part y March, 1335, he entered
into an agreement y;ith BBHWBWHttHl a real estate broker
from Facliettstown, '>* J r wuo woulc purchase ^gJP^° porty
and in turn sell it to the Hon ick Echoo^ ^M^^m advisod
tho property was then sold b y E ^ sSK Ib^s^W t o kggpSM for
$37, COO* who in turn sold it tcW"" iWluek Ec.ioo.
^ed that an attorney by the name of
it.. Ilewarlc, IT. J. , raprgsgntg^ha
'"V the sale of the lit. Spring Camp. gJBfflBialso
advised he did not know what final financial arrangements
were made, but he believed a ^10,000 down pati en t ^was made
and the balance tc!:3d in a mortgage by thef^^ 1 ™"™™
Ir.lso advised he had seen
at the t ine of th e sale, on 3/2/35, and at that tim._
had told SHHH II3 v ^ 3 S° in S to Canada on a fishing trip,
and after his r eturn he was getting a job in Ilewarlc, H.J.
IZQ did not t3llft2J§3&gpv/i:ore he was going to work, and
ta3 not seen^aim since that date.
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and conduct necessary
Lnvest ig a t I on to determine his current employment.
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Memorandum
to :
FROM * 'J
subject:
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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
*^&&AC, NEWARK (100-46426) (P)
* -- SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY —
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
date: 10/15/65
Ro Newark letter to Bureau dated 6/24/65 and
captioned as above and Newark letter to Bureau captioned,
"SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY, IS - SWP" dated 9/7/65.
of>tne* Newark SWP continues to
arty's position on the Negro
be disturb
question,
at the rep
has
given by
held SWP National Conven
A-tbe* manuscript criticizing
set forth his own views on
he was displeased
at the recently
t be plans to prepare
s report and will
egro question.
These developments are being followed and the
Bureau will be advised if there is an opportunity to
create additional friction in the SWP.
2 - Bureau (RM)
2 - Newark
DWA:ks
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FOR RELTAC?: T> i WinVVS IN
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UNITED STATES d'.^.'.NMENT
Memorandum
SUBJECT
DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291) r , 4 , rr . 10/29/65/.
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SAC, HEW YORK (100-146608) (P)
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS-SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
^
ReDulet to NY, 6/21/65.
Relet set forth that action would be initiated at
the Seat o^^ovGrnment_re^dis semi nation of deroga tory backgr ound '
concern in 2 MfllMMsSlSS^W » SWP Candidate for
^ has made several public speeches, radio
and television appearances, but the NYO has noted no questioning
of him tending to bring out his background. Similarly, there
has been no critical comment re K 9 in this connection in
the press. ^^^
Since the NYC elections will be held 11/2/65, it
appears that no positive results have been obtained from
this operation.
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UNITED STATES
^ IENT
MemorutLu^m
TO
FROM
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subject:
DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
\y>ii% SAC, NEWARK (100-46426) (P)
o
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS - SWP "
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
date: 11/26/65
Re Newark letter to Bureau dated 10/15/65.
Two recently scheduled membership meetings of the
Newark SWP were cancelled because of poor attendance. Neither
forums nor educational classes are currently being held. The
pledge to the national fund drive was reduced to $150.00.
The Newark SWP continues to be in a state of
disruption, and Newark has no suggestions under this program
at the present time.
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UNITED STATES CfWRNMENT
Memorandum
DIRECTOR, FBI (100-^36291)
date: 1/17/66 / r;
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SAC, NEW YORK (100- 1^6608)
U
subject:
oOCIALIoT WORXERo PARTY
I3-3v/P
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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J^ Recent investigation of the SWP reflects its
primary goal at present is to infiltrate and gain influence
in the anti-war movement. There is some indication that
the "moderate" elements in the anti-war movement have begun
to resent efforts of the SWP's youth group, the Young Socialist
Alliance (Y3A), to shape policy.
The Y3A was pretty well frozen out of any leadership
role at the anti-war conference in Washington during the .
1965 Thanksgiving weekend.
Also, according to the "New York Times" of
1/10/66, the Y3A lost out on the slogan it backed (immediate
withdrawal of troops from Vietnam) at the policy meeting of the
National Coordinating Committee to End the War in Vietnam,
gSSls January 8 and 9, 1966.
% w uj^ The Y3A is presently promoting a caucus of its own and
^^ supporting organizations for the purpose of again trying for a
| ^ strong voice in the anti-war movement.
A National plenum of the 3v/P is scheduled for February /
26S3 11-13, 1966, at which future plans will be enunciated. The NY0 /
will analyze this information and propose a disruption tactic
designed to alienate the 3,/P from its present primary focus, the
anti-war movement. This will be in the form of making known the
intentions of the o.ip to the moderate anti-war leadership
through dissemination of public source material, anonymous mailings,
or other appropriate means.
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2/28/66.
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FROM
DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
SAC, NEWARK (100-46426) (P)
date: IlB 3^°°
subject:
f '
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
Re Newark letter to Bureau 11/26/65.
[reported on 12/23/65, that j
H s~EavlaK cfif flcultles at his job as a reporter
>ecause of his affiliation wi th tho SW P, An anonymous
letter was previously sent to| |s employer with Bureau
approval. /£.
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reported on 1/19/66, that he had learned
from f^ gpl^ l piO^i^al a member of the Newark SWP executive
commr^nTee^nrnatTSe SWP has been unable to hold membership
meetings for several weeks and there is a possibility that
the Newark Branch will become defunct. These developments
are being closely followed and the Bureau wiljl be kept ad-
vised,
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SUBJECT: ^SOCIALIST W0RXZR3 PkRTY -- ■',..
IS - oV/P
DIoRUPTI0: T PROGRAM
Rel'Ylet t- Director, 1/17/66.
On 11/25-28/65, the i*ati:nal C u.iittec t ■■. -aid
the War in Viet i.a-i held a cnwenti'-n in sfcshinfit^n.
D.C. Th3 "SWP and the YSA's efforts t- d* :;inate *f»
cntnl this cnventi.n by f >r cine, the issue ,f « Immediate
Withdrawal of U3 Tr-ops frru '/let ui as tne basic
si .ran f r anti-war w>rh was s-.-undly defeated at this
inference. In addition, the YSA received considerable
unfavorable publicity for its tactics and aUitude at
this c -nventi n.
It is felt that the ab->ve defeat • by the party
rnd youth can be -f significant nature £« "Car* *>
It r^ri nr-ra . This is p .inted •. ;\xt by the fact
that tei y ^^ a a rational C ^ittee ;ie,iber f the
SWP fr™attle. recently directed a dernunciati n *t
the u-licieo -f the party end its y >uth in recara t • •
an?i-war w rl: in writ in C and als , at the recently-excluded
SWP ITati-mal Cnuittee Plenum held durinc .February, 1966,
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2-Detr:it (100-300?W) (Att. 1) (Ri)"
2-Denver (100-2650 (Att. 1) <**) , .
2-L-.S An-eles (100-61697) Uttw 1) (R»)
2-ittlvaukee (100-7313) (Att. 1) Hi) mniT
2-liinneep-ilis (100-12W6) (Att. 1) CM) tA-l.UJ|
2-Hevarlc (100-W6W26) (Att. 1) (R-0 - f a
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2-oan Francises (100-5056) (Att. 1) (Rr)
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In all probability, the recent split of the 'Seattle
Branch ftcathe party together with the possible future splits
of other branches and/:>r individual neubers is based in . . .;-
part on disagreements with the party leadership on anti- ,
war policy.
Viewed in the light of the party's unsuccessful
endeavors in various fields during the past decade, this
recent venture appears to culminate a series of leadership
policies which have caused dissention and rifts within the
party.
To ejpldt this, an anonymous letter has been prepared
which could De directed nationally to selected party
members who have some misgivings in regard to the leader^
ship and direction of the party} however, to date,
have not definitely made a break.
This letter ir»uld subsequently be directed to
representatives of outside groups, particularly anti-
war organizations after the original distribution. This
distribution would contain an attached anonymous note,
which would read:
"Understand this had wide circulation
among Trotsky! tes. Have you seen it?"
It is felt the ordinal distribution to selected
party members be mailed from the Boston, Mass., Chicago,
111., and San Francisco, California, areas where no
particular party factions exist, however, areas which
embrace ^-considerable number of party members. This wouia
preclude immediate blame on any particular party member
or group and/fcnd credence to the possession of addresses
of party members in these geographical areas. The
subsequent mailing to anti-war .-committees and opposing
radical groups would then be mailed 4- days hence from
lTYC. It is felt that many individuals f ran -the EYC
area would have access to addresses of these organizations
on a national basis ♦ • •
'""" V/ithin 10 days, the receiving offices are
requested to furnish the KYO the names and addresses
of approximately 20 per cent of the membership of the
respective SV/P membership, including those who have I
expressed some degree of past dissatisfaction with party
policy.
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Receiving offices are also requested to furnish '.-
the 1TY0 the names and addresses of local or national anti-
war committees that exist within their respective territories.
One copy of a sample of the anonymous letter
is attached for receiving offices. If Dureau authority
is granted to implement this suggestion, the anonymous
letter will be mimeographed and prepared on commercial
paper. The letter and addressed envelopes will then be •
afforded the Doston, Chicago and Los Angeles Offices for
mailings from locations which would not bring suspicion
to the Bureau.
It is believed that the above action will definitely
create disruption within the ranks of the SWP, particulary
on local levels and eventually cause considerable unrest
in National Headquarters. Moreover, this action should
seriously hamper the part.y s t^tal occupation at this time % that
is, its anti-war actions and objectives.
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"AN OPEN LETTER TO TROTSKYITES"
You're a Trot sky ite. ':■ ■ •'/.£• '-',. vv :
You've struggled through the years attempting to "■>*_
influence others with your particular line of revolutionary '
socialism* You've seen your Party's membership cut time and-
time again by a seemingly endless series of splits, to the
point where, historically, the SWP has become known as the
"party of splits".
During the late 1950's, you entered, with your
party, into a regroupment effort with dissident ex-CPers who
were disillusioned over the crushing of the Hungarian
Revolution and the Khrushchev Revelations of the 20th
Congress of the CPSU. You watched as your party shunned the
true principles of regroupment on a common ground and
unsuccessfully attempted to dominate and recruit, thus gaining
the reputation as "spoilers".
You then picked up your chipped marbles and plunged
into the support of the Cuban Revolution by taking dead aim
on the Fair Play For Cuba Committee. You jyj|L£lLmtsS£ e ? ded
in placing its "professional secretary", v US P *- nto
the FPCC leadership. You didn't have to wait long" however,
before your party's "raiding" operation within the FPCC on
a national basis became evident. So, it wasn't too much, of . .
a surprise when BW8I was bounced from the FPCC and your
party once again was accused of a crude attempt to "take
over" rather than provide constructive assistance to a most
worthy cause.
* Far from dismayed, you next created the "independent"
Committee To Aid The Monroe Defendants ? with the expectations
of re achin^theJeKro with* the party line. Naturally, you
placed ||IjiS§MBfiSr now ava il al > le » as secretary of this
committe?J^Tour*Trarty then proceeded, under the cloak of
pseudo-respectability, to implement its ultimate aims of
domination and recruitment. This activity necessitated
considerable effort on your part, but eventually incurred
nothing but the wrath of honest independents. To make it .
worse, you had to absorb the responsibility for the loss oj
. i funds and the creation of actual public harm to these victims
\ ; : fin Monroe, North Carolina — — to the end that you were flade
> jto suffer public attack and disavowal by no less than the
\\ ^defendants themselves. A most disheartening episode on
behalf of the oppressed victims of the racist state, but
still, the SWP was the only existing Trotskyist party,
wasn't it? So you hung on. - . .. •.-,.. i o^*-
COPIES DESTROYED / ■> ; ' -" ; • '/■ ¥>
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considerable renown in the radical community.
participate in anti-war conferences and a massive
d Surel y r?nis n wa STun recedented opporfun ty to militate ^
Igalnst Washington and Wall Street . But .true to th^S-JP .
history of sectarianism, you witnessed the y° un ?J r ?"
promote a divisionary and undermining line of immediate
withdrawal" at these conferences.
ProDhetically, you saw your party and its youth
fact.
Your ultimate dismay was recently realized when-
your party and its movement was bitterly attacKed by Fidel
Castro as "splitters and agents of imperialism. Jhus, you
have been made to suffer the final irony, ^our party, wnicn
has posed as one of the leading defenders of the Cuban
Revolution, now finds itself in the most ironic position or
defending itself from a scathing attack by Castro himself! .
f<5uch is the state of affairs and mind in which[you
now find yourself I-!-- sick with the realization that yiur
plrtjand^ts youth have finally achieved utter disrespejt
, by all those whom it has stnved to influence. \
Your humiliation in the public and radical press is
now complete as you sadly observe your FORMER party press on.
You're a Trotskyite.
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PART?
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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BeNYlet 3/10/66 requesting authority to make a
mass anonymous mailing of a letter calculatod to compound
disruption within the Socialist Workers Party (SWP).
Although It Is felt your" proposed anonymous
mailing would have dlsruptlvo value,, It Is believed by
associating tho anonymous letter with a faction within the
SWP Its disruptive potential would be greatly enhanced.
The manner in which tho proposed letter Is presently worded
iclearly indicates it was not prepared by an individual who
has actively participated in the Trotskyite movement.
You are requested to endeavor to reword your
proposed anonymous letter utilizing phraseology typical of
the Trotskyite movement. Thereafter, you should again submit
your request to the Bureau.
In tho future when recommending a counterintelligence
techniquo to the Bureau for prior approval, you should not
commence preliminary action involving a large numbor of
field offices until you receive final Bureau authority.
Your interest in submitting this suggestion is
appreciated and you are urged to be alert to recommend
additional action to compound factionalism within the SWP.
Special counterintelligence emphasis should be afforded to
Trotskyite participation In demonstrations and activities on
campuses. mailed* "» J
NOTE:
MAR 3 1960
COMM-F0I
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"ridicules the SffP on the basis of its wavering Ideology aid
ineffective activity. Now York believes this action wii;
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compound existing factionalism within the SWP and possibly
further split the organization. Although we believe the
proposed letter has disruptive potential, it is felt it should
be worded in language more typical of the Trotskyites to
give the impression it is an inner party document and we are
so instructing the field.
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UNITED STATES G( }.ANMENT
Memorandum
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FROM f^frSAC, CLEVELAND (100-1012) (P*)
subject: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
date: 5/17/66/'*
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Re New York letter, 3/10/66, as captioned.
The follov/ing information is being submitted
per request in relet:
Names of SWP menbei/s and addressee:
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The following are the names and addresses of
local anti-war committees in the Cleveland Division:
Cleveland Committee to End the
War in Vietnam
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Kent Committee to End the War
in Vietnam .
2^0 S, River Street
Kent, Ohio
Youngs town Committee to End the
War in Vietnam
Box 235
Youngstown, Ohio
On 3/17/66 ^Paj-'-ndBiB^ who have
furnished reliable information in the past, advised that
to the best of their knowledge, none of the members of
the Cleveland Branch of the SWP have expressed any dis-
satisfaction, past or present, with party policy.
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
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DISRUPTION PROGRAM .
i m Re New York Letter to the Director, dated 3/10/66. ■
In accordance with referenced Letter the following
names and addresses of individuaL Members of the Twin Cities
Branch of the Socialist Workers Party is being furnished.
This represents approximately 33 per cent of the branch
membership. None of the current members of the S'./P have
expressed any decree of past dissatisfaction v/ith party
policy. Among the S'JP members in this area the following :■;..'
Listed individuals are most, Likely to be influenced _bjr the
proposed disrup tion program:
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UNITED STATES Cq yNMENT
Memorandum
Director, FBI v (100-436291)
' SAC, Denver (100-2650)
date: March- 17, J. 96 6
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Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado
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Following anti-war committees should receive copies
—Stop, the Vfar Committee
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Freedom Now |or Lt. Howe Committee
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UNITED STATES v ^VERNMENT
Memorandum
> TO :|: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
M ^AS^SApy SEATTLL (100-3864) (P)
DATE: 3/16/66
FROM
subject: 7^ SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
Re New York letter to Bureau, 3/10/66.
In view of the fact that the Seattle Branch, SWP, will
announce its split from the National SWP in the very near future, it
is believed that distribution of the anonymous letter to individual
members of the branch would not serve to further motivate them, and
could possibly jeopardize the split which is already in the process of
taking place, as the Seattle Branch already plans to split from the
National SWP as an entire group.
It is believed that only one or two copies of the letter
should be sent to Seattle. It is recommended that these letters •
should be directed to: (1) Socialist Workers Party, Freeway Hall
*13-5th Avenue _ Mort h'i as t« Seatt le, Washington, and/oi
sattle, V/ashington.
By sending a copy of the proposed letter to either one or
both of the above adcressees, it would be brought to the attention
of every member of the Seattle Branch. The primary result in sending
the letter to Seattle would be to give the Seattle SWP encouragement
are others who share their views, rather than
from the National SWP.
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motivating them to split
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Seattle Youth for Peace in Vietnam
8923-2nd Avenue Northeast
Seattle, Washington
lot^A C ™ m v^ ee t0 End the War in Vietnam
oZb-1/2 36th Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98122
Seattle Women Act for Peace
SHU Ravenna Avenue Northeast
.Seattle, Washington
It is believed that by circulating the above
organizations, the widest distribution would be given
mailing S^fl^f im P ression of * m«sive all-inclusive
mailing to anti-war groups.
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^Director, FBI (100-^36291)
^SAC,
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SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS - sv/p
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
date; 3/18/66 1
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Re New York letter to Director dated 3/10/66.
There are five known members of the Philadelphia
Branch, Socialist Workers Party (PBSWP) presently, two of
which have expressed dissatisfaction with the present Phila-
delphia leadership and have also been reported as desiring
\ to leave the Party. These people are:
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3/24-26/66
135 South 18th Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
Philadelphia Area Committee to End the War In
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Philadelphia, Pa.
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20 South 12th Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
6. Women Strike for Peace
20 South 12th Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
7. Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
2005 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
8. Student Peace Union
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pa.
9* Students for a Democratic Society
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pa.
10. Students for Peace
State College, Pa.
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DATE; 3/18/66
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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
SAC, CHICAGO (100-39227) (RUC)
lO - bV/JP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
Re Now vorh letter to Buroau datod 3/X0/66.
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date:
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subject: r-^so C i
SOCIALISI-WORKERS-JPARTtf
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
IS - SWP
; ' Re New York letter to Bureau, dated 3/10/66.
y Set forth below are the names and addresses of eight
S members of the SWP In the San Francisco area. Some, but not all,
of these SWP members have Indicated some dissatisfaction with SWP
policies.
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Re new Ysrk letter to Bureau dated 3/10/66.
As requested in referenced letter, there is set forth
hereinafter the navies and add roc cos of approximately
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the addresses of anti-war committees in this area.
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TO _. •' DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291)
l.| FROM .M^SAC,'LOS ANGELES (lOO-6l697) (P*)
subject: "-SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
date: 3/24/66
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Re New York letter to the Director, dated 3/10/66.
/The following Is a list of Los Angeles Local -
Socialist Workers Party (LAL-SWP) members who have expressed
some degree of past dissatisfaction with party policy:
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overlap Into the racial field.;
Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee
Los Angeles Regional Office
6605 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, California 90028
Southern California Council for a SANE
Nuclear Policy
P. 0. Box 3^574
L03 Angeles, California 9003*1
Los Angeles Physicians for Social Responsibilities
6221 V/llshlre Boulevard, Suite 604
Los Angeles, California 90048
VI omen Strike for Peace
P. 0. Box 19737
Los Angeles 19, California
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13^56 Van Nuys
Pacoima, California
91331
Committee to End the War In Vietnam
First Unitarian Church
2936 West 8th Street
Los Angeles, California
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c/o UCLA
405 Hllgard Avenue
Los Angeles, California
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Memorandum
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DIRECTOR, -FBI (100-436291)
SAC, MEW YORK (100-146608)
date:
4/25/66
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subject:
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IS - SWP
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ReNYlet 3/10/66; Bulet to NY, 3/30/66.
The following observations are set forth for the
j information of the Bureau regarding the viewpoint in which
..>: the anonymous letter submitted with reNYlet was prepared:
o> . Tne letter was prepared, in an individual style,
~ 3'^ t0 lx } fer that ix was written by a knowledgeable radical
• - m ;,outside the SWP. The letter contains no information not
"» ,..'** rj* available to such an individual through public sources and
. r; .j associations in the radical field. Therefore, the author
'.- . ^ "jw could not readily be classified as a discontented Party
w »i- > ir-, member and dismissed as such.
.i+'fr-i'-l t It is felt by the NYO that the most effective
or ij} .^disruptive tactic at this time, as noted in reBulet, would
l 'en '-j involve tne Party's actions in demonstrations and activities
'■<-- —on campus. ^ This would particularly encompass the anti-war
omoyement since the Party has totally committed itself toward
.... .l thls end as a neans of propagandizing its lines and gaining
Lorio^ny recruits.
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gj^gS Tne letter would serve as a disruptive factor to
scattered Party dissidents, however, would serve its main
value as an informational piece to politically unaligned
students and others within the anti-war movement. The
exposure of the Party f s clumsy and selfish efforts in the
anti-war and other movements would be a telling blow since
the Party has concluded that it must gain entrance to the
anti-war movement through such committees and individuals.
If the letter identified with a small SWP faction
a™lcontained phraseology familiar to such individuals, it is
feltthat non-Party recipients would not be well enough {
informed and thus less impressed. Moreover, when Party mefcbers
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become^ aware of the contents of the letter and its receipt
•by anti-war committees, considerable concern might well be
expressed over the wisdom and capabilities of the leadership,
From the above viewpoint, it is thus felt that a
rewording of the letter would negate its intended use, i.e.
the injection of thought-provoking comments of an "outsider"
regarding the continuing hypocracy of the Party.
It is
highly confiden
Party fears pub
disputes within
outside the SWP
public embarras
disrupting the
letter to the a
tend to accompl
pointed out that continuing contacts with
tial sources of the HYO has revealed that the
lie ridicule uppermost and that factional
the Party are known to very few individuals
Thus it would seem that the creation of
sment would be a positive approach toward
Party as a whole, and that the mailing of the
bove committees and individuals would certainly
ish this end.
In view of the above, Bureau authority is again
requested to authorize distribution of the anonymous letter
as outlined in reNYlet. In the event the Bureau does not
concur with the above observations, the Bureau's thinking
in regard to these observations would be appreciated.
The NYO, meanwhile, will continue the exploration
of other means of disruption.
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,mS§3 . EeNYlet 3/10/66, Bulet 3/30/66 and HYlet 4/25/60
pjfjgf^ relating to an anonymous mailing calculated to disrupt the
"'"J.^"? 55 Socialist Workers Party (SWP) nationally on the basis of
*' "^3 Its antiwar policy.
Authority Is granted for you to prepare the
anonymous let tor proposed In NYlet 3/10/66 In Mimeographed
'form. You nay thereafter Initiate your mailings from the
3 Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles areas to be followed by a
i jsubsoquent mailing from Now York City.
;.iK^H H I The sealed addressed envelopes should be forwarded
£Swqm !to the Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles Offices for their
mailing. Commercial stationery should be utilized and all
!the usual precautions should be taken to Insure the mailing
cannot be associated with the FBI.'
Advise the Bureau of any tangible results.
NOTE:
The New York Office has prepared a letter entitled
"An Open Letter to Trotskyltes," which is critical of the
antiwar policy of the SWP, New York believos this letter
will compound existing dissensions within SWP and if mailed
to antiwar groups will thoroughly discredit the SWP. We
originally requested Now York to consider rewording the
anonymous letter utilizing phraseology more typical of the
Trotskyltes bfiuthe New York has now advised it estimates
that; the letter will have groater potential worded in its
present form because it will appoar to be criticism of the
Trotskyltes by ft woll-informod "outsider." The letter is
calculated not- 'only to disrupt scattered SWP dissedents /- "■■•'-"
but also to be of informational value to politically unaligned
students and others within the antiwar movement which the SWP
is attempting to penetrate. There <;ls no security factor .■
involved in this technique. .* '■ « • * " * \ f
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Memorandum
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Ifrk SA C, MILW-
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subject: ' SOCIALIST. WORKERS PARTY
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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Milwaukee Branch and
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by members of the SIV
members thought that
create confusion in
has ordered that all
Re New York letter 3/10/66.
advised on 6/12/66 that a closed business
uke'e Branch was held on 6/8/66 to discuss
tters addressed to certain members of the
sent from Boston, Massachusetts. Some
ukee Branch believed the letters were sent
P that had been expelled and other Branch
the letters were government inspired to
the party. The central office in New York
letters be sent to them.
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JAC, Hi*/ YORK (10C-1U6603) (P)
7/6/66^
^ ' JCClALtiil V/JRK^RJ PARTY
13 - JViP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
RcKYlet V2J/66 ana Bulot 5/9/66.
The mailings of the anonymous letter referred
to in relet was completed during the latler oart of
*-*oy, 1966, in accordance with the provisions* previously
set out. '
■Since that time JgSBBBB8IB'-& vised on 6/2/66,
that a J*7P National Commit tee member fr^m Cleveland, who
had received a copy of the letter, was concerned over
the receipt of this document and was of the opinion that
it was sponsored by the "croup in Jeattle, Washington"
which had recently split from the Party or from someone
connected with the "Jpartacist" movement. Another CV oJP
member was of the opinion that the names of the various
members were possibly obtained from the Auto License Bureau,
or from some charitable orga niza tion to which they had
previously contributed. ™
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On 6/6/66, fgjSgggaadvisea' that all CV Jv/P
members who have receiver tile anonymous letter should
make available this letter to the Organizer inasmuch as
j.*P Headquarters in KY had requested the letters for the
purpose of checking handwriting, inasmuch as members of"
the Do s ton Branch had also received the lette:
„ . <>n 5/31/66, MB^anLidvisod that IF J./P
National OrganlzatlonaT BBW had advised thai: son e
members of the Party w ere reccivinr anonymous letters
maile-J from Dos ton. MM rogues ted that should any Party
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one of the envelopes to gJBa -.it 6'tiP Headquarters in NY. .;•
The Denver Organizer advised that the letters received ■
within the Denver 3//P Branch had been mailed in Los Angeles:'
howeyer, would not discuss the nature of the letters. -■'••■■■*■' ■—•
The 3ureau will be kept advised of additional
information regarding the above. '■'.**"
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Memorandum
\f i T ° " : DIFiECT0R ' FBI (100-!i.3629i)
tW : SAC t SAN FRANCISCO { IOO-5056I4.) (P)
date: 7/8/66 . /
subject: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY - SWP
letter to Bureau dated 3/10/66
San Francisco
that meeting
Committee and a
SWP, stated that
Branch of the SWP^
written by "a Trotskyite"
connected with the SWP an
Play for Cuba Committee.
mailed from Los Angeles,
Los Angeles and saw duplicates of
then passed the letter around for
advised on 6/2/66 that a meeting of the
he SWP was held on 6/1/66 and at
a member of the SV/P National
Francisco Branch of the
a member of the San Francisco
and no further comment was made.
an un
regarding a
ormerly sec re la
Jstated that the
;e stated that he was
that letter there
other SV/P members
er supposedly
who ts
y of the Fair
letter was
recervtlv. fn
m^mm
to read
The foregoing is furnished for the information of the
Bureau and New York in order to evaluate the effectiveness of
this particular counterintelligence operation.
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2 - New York ( 100-11*6608) (RM)
1 - San Francisco
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DIRECTOR, FBI 0.00-436291 >
SAC, KEWARK (100-46426)
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
IS - SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
daib: 7/25/664
Be Newark letter to Bureau, 5/31/66.
Activities of the Newark SffP corflnue to be at
a low ebb. An open forum, scheduled to be held
6/24/66, was cancelled when only too: people, two members
and two outsiders, appeared.
No Information has been received concerning the
anonymous letters prepared by New York.
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SOCIALIST WORmiS_PARTy
•mnxcmrEzcimiTY - sup
DISRUPTION PEOGRAH
tttcntlon is directed to the report of SA
_ dated 8/12/66 a€ Boston and captioned
Socialist ^ofTISTSHFaTfy ; Boston, Massachusetts." This report
notos a dispute in the local Socialist Workers Party (SWP)
Club ovor sending out their ncwslotter without a union
printing "bug."
BBSJpBij^lllPy *~-~»- sitp Boston organizer, announced
at a meeting that tuo i newsletter could be printed $10p cheaper
in a nonunion shop. At the next mooting, on 5/17/66
was severely critized for having a newsletter printed witaoH_
a union "bug." Reportedly, the dispute was still going on in
July, I960, over this situation.
Obviously, the SWP would bo extremely embarrassed
if their use of nonunion labor was publicized. This is a
porfoct example of not "practicing what you preach."
Boston should analyze tho disruptive potential of
this situation since the matter has already caused friction
within tho local STO. Consider tho best methods of publicizing
this matter, especially tho use of any widely read local
columnist, and submit spocific recommendations under this
caption for Bureau approval. ^"y^
Keep in mind that tho Bureau'
sourcos must bo protected.
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ridiculous
COM M- FBI
interest and your
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asking Boston to><pGbmit recommendations to
situation; the: local? SWP .has created for its
expose
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UNITED STATES
^RNMENT
. MemorariJum
DATE: 8/30/66
#
DIRECTOR, FBI (100-^36291)
SAC, NEW YORK (100-1^6608) (P)
o
swp
18- SWP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
ReNYlet to Director 7/6/66.
ponflrf , * he reported reactions of the SWP and actions taken as
reported to date, regarding the anonymous mailings referred to in
relet have been afforded the Bureau/ iJ - in es reierrea to in
NYr o.. ^rlng recent months the SWP, particularly in the
iW ?' ? no 4 ceably decreased its emphasis on activity
of ?Mc ?? antl -^ar committees. Party emphasis in this regard
?LmVJ?« tl 7 e ;S ounts 1° the Placing of one comrade in each
committee in the event something of interest to the Party
n? C p™«hicie e f ar ^ t0fi ? y f l " ieof these committees. This slackening
hL nSt k ln ^e Placing of many comrades in these committee!
has not been explained to the general Party membership to date?
Prtlu . , l n a recent confidential memorandum prepared by the
n? ifiSi Cominittee 2f the SWP, the Party referred to a condition
and d ??L?J existing within the various anti-war committees
and organizations and considered itself as thj left organization
participating in these committees. It is felt, therefore? that the
Jfmc 7 3S * x P e ?\ ienced considerable difficulty in achieving its
rSnlES ?^ ec ^ es within these committees which may in part have
Sg^. f £;i}Sr Mtl0B fUrnlShed th6Se COmn ^tees'throSgh't^
that t>,„ oJ| is £ urt £ er n ?ted that a Party leader recently stated
^'J f* """t.under all circumstances, not "antagonize" any
elements in the anti-war movement inasmuch as the Party "has always
Par?y aCC In1h?s r^H 1 ??"' ^° h ac ^ation greatlyu^seU the X
«ts forth IhJ fS £a D d * he ? bo , Ve confidential memorandum also
n?hfr Sf^ ? * the , Pa L ty sh ould make certain concessions with
other radical organizations in order that they will not be accused
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date: 9/7/66
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oOCIALIJT WORKER* PARTY
I3-3WP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
. Information furnished by sources of the NYO has
established that Fhoto-Corap Press, J East 3rd Street,
New York City, is the "party print shop", however, should
not be referred to as such by the 3V/P membership.
... lt is believed that the Party has established
this operation as a money saving endeavor in regard to its
publications. It also Is a vehicle for employment of
many of its members. It is noted that the Party has
also obtained some "outside" printing contracts as a source
of revenue.
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S>WF is known to employ only Party members and, in many instances,
only for such period of time as to entitle these members to
New York State Unemployment Compensation. These employees
are then laid-off to subsist on such claims while performing
other unpaid Party work. Other Party members replace these
individuals at the print shop and proceed in a similar
fashion.
fv^ k v ^ e a b ?ve facts have been telephonically presented' to
the New York State Department of Labor, New York City, in an
anonymous and hypothetical manner. The identity of the print
shop and other particulars were not disclosed at this time. ''
inis contact disclosed that the above facts would definitely
a?U?S £ te f raU ^ a " d T ^ at the division of Employment, New York
situation 8 ' ffilf Certainly / lo °k into' such a
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fho „w- * ureaU authority is, therefore, requested to furnish
the above facts together with the identities of several 3WP
members involved, to an established and highly placed liaison
? U Is e noLl h ?h K ?°„ at thG H r Y 2 r L 3tate ^SJLSSt of LaW^YC.
Ynri%?of! d n that the records of Photo-Comp Press and the New - .-
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In addition, it can be expected that the New York r ' r i:
State Department of Labor will place an investigator in the ■-
office of Photo-Comp Press to completely examine the books
and employment records. While engaged in this audit, the
procedures and operations of this shop will be reviewed for'
compliance with established procedures of this regulatory V- •
agency. In this vein, it is altogether possible that * '."".• "
deviations from such procedures might well exist and ultimately
prove costly to the Party. An example of this result would be
the establishment of a first aid station based on the physical
number of employees in the shop. Another example would be the
presence of safety devices for all equipment maintained within
the shop. It is pointed out that the investigator has the -
power to order immediate corrections of any deficiencies noted.
■ ■ ' ■ The NYO will emphatically advise this source that the
identity of the Bureau, as the source of this information, .
must be fully protected and is not to be disclosed under
any circumstances.
If the above action is approved, the NYO will keep
the Bureau apprised of any and all developments in this matter.
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enterprise the Photo-Comp Press.
«* « Thts well -t&ouaht-out proposal has excellent
merit. However, beforo authority nay bo granted for you
to alert tho Department of Labor, you should identify
your highly placed established liaison source and furnish
assurances he will not disclose the Bureau's interest,
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unemployment compensation, which enables them to voluntarily
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PURPOSE:
To evaluate and secure approval for continuance iJi
our disruptive program directed against the Socialist Workers
Party, a militant Trotskyite organization.
BACKGROUND:
This program was initiated 10/12/61 to cause
disruption within the Socialist Workers Party and to alert
the public to the organization's subversive character. Since'
early 1966, the program has been supervised as an adjunct to
our Counterintelligence Program directed against the communists
the Klan and hate-type groups. Offices where the Socialist '
Workers Party is concentrated participate in the program on a
regular basis, while any office may participate when appropriate.
A control file is maintained at the Seat of Government. There
are no instructions relating to this program in Bureau manuals
or SAC Letters and all instructions are forwarded to the field
under the program caption. The field is required to secure
prior Bureau authority before initiating any disruptive action.
» CURRENT ACTIVITIES AND RESULTS :
Since the last evaluation of the program seven
suggestions have been submitted by the field for disruptive
action. Five of these have been approved. We have successfully
alerted the Denver School Board to the candidacy of a Trotskyite
for membership on the Board and through our efforts a key
Trotskyite has been forced by his employer to withdraw from
Party activities.
('■'"■ / t,-\*-- A mass nationwide anonymous mailing, consisting j'df
several hundred letters, has forced the Socialist Workers/ Party"
to curb its activities in antiwar demonstrations. Disruptive
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action has instigated conflict between the Negro nationalist
Nation of Islam and the Trotskyites, it being noted the
Negro organization had been targeted for penetration.
Information discrediting to the Socialist Workers
Party candidate for Mayor of the City of New York has been
forwarded for publication to the Crime Records Division.
RECOMMENDATION :
That our disruptive program directed against the
Socialist Workers Party be continued subject to annual
evaluation.
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3AC, HEW YORK (100-1^6608)
date;
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10/2 V66
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'SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY
Id-SrfP
DISRUPTION PROGRAM
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UwP) is currently running candidat
election in the State of New '"
SWP ticket as candidate fo
*-v>~ v — Z a is known tna tJHB w as chosen for this role since
the Party desired a youthful candidate who had participated in
the anti-war movement, and who would campaign on this issue
and appeal to individuals of this ilk.
MnM It is further known that the Party, in choosing
■HOP was aware that she did not meet the residency requirement
for holding such office, however, felt th at if this was
challenged the Party would compare & Is New York residency
status with that of ROBERT KENNEDY, anS^he resultant publicity
would outweigh any turn of events including fUSSa * removal
from the ballot. The Partv had an old time member standing
in the wings to replace 8B9 if such occurred.
Therefore, to date, utilization of this information
has not been recommended under this program.
.., ,, It: appears at this time, however, that a good
possibility for disruption exists if this information was " ■
' lS^mSS^m^i ect ^ on tlme makin E a comparison with
-g^^lBiy a previous Party candidate. It is M 1,
.,> >eliev«u was couiq De accomplished in a humorous vein and
.-,, released at the time of election when Party rebuttal would
— ^•v be useless. £*■/){
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effected under this program, is attached.
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The following example is submitted for the Bureau, 1 s
consideration in furnishing this information to the friendly
writer of the NYCv newspaper which previously published. .:-',•
tha-a-ttached article:
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I may once again hop, s^BBJUJi^i^P over the voting
machine. My choice for m My as leader of the
ticket, should reflect tneuTWft consideration as
to which candidate will do the best job. The choice
however, is m jifejgiJ^^^£ easier by the jresqriCQ on
the ballot nf SSiBrfilOTnr candidate for
onthe ticket of the Socialist Workers harty
| Is platform indicates that, if elected, she
wni crusade for a voting age of 18; however,
her own age of 28 would preclude her serving, even
if elected, Seems there are only three requirements
for this Job in the State Constitution, to wit:
a U.S. citizen, attainment of 30 years of age, .
residency in New York for five years immediately
preceding election. Her residency in New York
for less than six months also appears to leave
. .... > something to be desired. The Socialist V/orkers
Party seems to have a flai
candidates as evidenced by
its Jg^Jcandidatefor president of the borough
of Manhattan. | |s arrest record ran from
petty larceny to first degree murder and later
received free room and board in Clinton Prison.
How such candidates manage a spot or: the ballot ' "
is interesting speculation. Do you get the
impression its leg-pulling time?"
The NYO feels that publication of the above
information, in the manner recommended, would seriously and ;
effectively embarrass the SrtP. It would, furthermore,
spotlight another example of the Party 1 s ineptness and • ';;■;> .
iaelj^of serious-mindedness in its efforts to influence' others.
,It is, therefore, felt that this latest exposure could result'"
f in another "nail in the coffin" of the Party in the eyes |--* : -> :
jof other radical groups, together with unaffiliated individual
iwho might be swayed by the Party line. '■ * ,
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