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FOIPA COVER SHEET
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
AND
PRIVACY ACTS
SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO)
WHITE HATE GROUPS
SUB 8
SECTION 1
157-9
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SAC, Ch-rlotte 10/1/64
S,1 -r. Gray
Sector, FBI (157-9-8) 1 -Mr. Ryan
COUNT TTELLIGI'C PROGRAM -
IUTESlUAL ELCURIY
ODISBUPTION OF LATE GROUPS .L; Cr Fr_ C
(3AlS EiER1Tsc:; JONES)
Re~let 9/2/G4.
Attached for the Charlotte Office is a Xerox
copy of nn article captioned "Blig Ghins Scored by Carolina
Klan" vlich app;carcd in the New York Tines editiOn of 9/6/64,
page 3- .Thi; article identifies J. RobeyiqJones as the
SGrnud trncon of the North Carolina Stat& Klan (United Klans
o Pczia, Inc.).
You are inctructed to promptly review your files
and ualo any Lecessary discreet inquiries to determine the
Lrckgrotuld of Jo'cs with ouphasis upon any personal or
or-niz:tiontl .vcanesse he may possess that may be
ctritallzed uon i to di;crcdit r.nd disrupt organized Klan
activities. Therefter submit your recommendation for
specific counterintelligence action.
. t Your inquiries should determine if Jones. is
currently employed on a full time basis by th,,United Klans
0", of America, Iuc., (UKA) and the nature-of his duties. His
Eources of incore should be determined and you should be
" alert for any information indicating be has misappropritted
r.iKnn funds or otherwise taken advantage of his Klan
a. .cociation. De alert for any evidence of personal ,,'..,
.antancouisu that may exist between Jones and other Klan
lenders or members that may be capitalized upon for
counterintelligence purposes. It is noted Bureau files
indicate Jones received a bad conduct discharge from the
U. S. Navy, he has an extensive arrect record and has
been married three times. He v&s dropped from the rolls
___ " whiletin the seventh grade in school. Thed' matters should
n- -- be carefully considered in connection w1 ,u/a
intelligence recoumendation you may s
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Letter to Charlotte
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Jarcs Robcrtson Jones, born resides at
North Carolina. He has
been active in Klan movements since *1957. In the past he
had made statements indicating he might participate in
violencc.As of December, 1963, -he was employed as a..'.
salesman by the Southern Awning and MantifacturingCompany,
Salisbury , Nortl .Carolina.
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TO DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-Main) DATE: 10/12/64
I --E : SAC, CII7RLOTTE (157-281)
suBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
F. INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
ReBulet 9/2/64 to Atlanta and other offices.
It is noted this letter lists as one of the target organizations,
as io. 7 on page 2, theIndependent Klavern, Fountain Inn, S. C.
Since this organization is no longer active or in existence, it
is sugcges ed it be deleted from this list.
Since the major organization in Charlotte Division
is the United Klans of America, Inc., of which Birmingham is
origin, a copy of this letter is being designated to Birmingham
for information.
The following represents the consensus of Charlotte
Agcnts faniliar with Klan activity:
I. Disruptive activity should not be undertaken at
a particular Klvern, as a general rule, unless there is
suff icient well established informant coverage to be able to /
tell the effect of the action when instituted. Such action /
would probably serve to "tighten up" the organization and make
it more difficult to get an informant in thereafter.
2. It is considered doubtful that newspaper publicity,
of only a generally unfavorable nature against the Klan organi-
zation, is effective in reducing new applicants or causing any
lare number of present members to drop out. The "Charlotte
Observer," which has wide distribution throughout North and
South Carolina, pulished in August and September, 1964, a series
of articles, copies of which were sent the Bureau by Charlotte
letter of ;/15/64. These ar p% s ridiculed the United Klans
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of erica, Inc., in North Carolina, and published both photos
and names of a number of members. So far as has been'learned
from informants, this had very-little adverse effect upon the
organization. It was alleged that two to five members were
discharged from their jobs, or warned about continuing member-
ship, but the identities of thes *1egd persons is potknown,
North Carolina Grand Dragon JAMES R. NES has stated both
publicly and privately to informants, that this publicitywas.
very valuable to the growth of the organization. .One informant
reported that the day after the articles published his name as
a local leader, three persons contacted him and applied for
membership, stating they had not previously known whom to contact.
It is considered that puDrerCfTYof this-type generally
deters from joining only those persons who would not be
interested in joining in the first place. It is believed that
a large proportion of those persons who are potential members
are seeking status and recognition, and publicity is no deterrent
to them; it makes them feel important and members of an important
group.
The major apparent effect of the series of newspaper
articles referred to has been a tightening up of security, and
refusal of leaders to allow newspaper photos of individual.
Klansmen to be taken at public rallies.
3. Disruptive activity, whetever possible, should be of
a nature which does not expose the fact that the Bureau, or the
"Federal Government", is behind the activity. It is believed
that open action, to a large extent, can backfire and create
resentment and sympathy. It must be remembered that Klan
Smembership, in many sections, does not by any means carry the
odium that alleged Communist membership or sympathy does in
almost any section of society.
4f Along this same line, there is probably no point in
trying disruptive activity, at least not at this stage, on a
lodal Klan group which is small, inactive, and peaceful. Any.
sudh activity which is not completely discreet and concealed ' ;..
would likely have the effect of stirring it up. Or
5. By letter of 9/26/64, Charlotte furnished the Bureau
a sample of a lapel pin which was adopted at the Imperial
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Klonvocation of United Klans of America at Birmingham on
9/5-6764. This is to be sold to members for $2 each and
there is apparently considerable demand for it. Since it is
not apparent to the unitiates that it has anything to do
with "the (lan," it is expected that members willwear it
openly as a secret recognition signal. If it does become
widely adopted and worn, consideration should then bel*given to
giving widespread publicity to the fact of what it represents.
, This should have the result of discouraging some persons who
Sdo not want their Klan membership publicly known.
6. It is considered that possibly the most effective
. way of discouraging membership, or causing existing members :
to withdraw, is to establish that someone.in the organization.
is getting rich off it, or embezzling the proceeds. Charlotte
is endeavoring to develop information along these lines, but
nothing specific has yet been developed.
7. The following are suggested tactics that appear
. useful on a selected basis againist individual Klansmen,
particularly those whose employers might object to their Klan
membership:
a. Anonymous letter or phone call to the employer
telling of the Klan membership.
b. Enter on behalf of the member a subscription to
the "Fiery Cross," United Kians of America publication, and have
it mailed to his employment.
c. When a particular member is away from home at a
Klavern meeting, have a female phone his home and indicate he
was to meet her and is late. This might have the effect of
making it difficult for him to get away from home at night
• thereafter. This should be limited to particular individuals
who are considered potential ones to stir up trouble in a Klavern.
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y' ,charlotte reports by SA
S! 1C 1/31/64 and 3/27/64, show that he is receiving over $300 per
month from the Veterans-Administration as a 100-per cean .
disabled veteran. At the same time he operates
and is active in United Klans of America, ,making -
p lic speeches, etc. Charlotte furnished extra copiesof.
those reports to the Bureau, with the suggestion furnishing
them to VA be considered.
It is suggested consideratibn be given to asking the
VA to re-evaluate his disability rating, in view of his employment
and activities. It-is believed th should be done on a SOG
level, to reduce the possibility o learning that such-'
, a suggestion came from the FBI.
9. "Action Groups." No particular such groups, given
to violence, are known within Klan organizations in Charlotte
territory. As the Bureau is aware, United Klans of America has
instituted what it calls "Security Guards," who wear military
typt uniforms and have military ranks. These function at
public rallies for the purpose of keeping order, watching for
"spies," etc. It is expected that if violence is undertaken,:'
these will probably be the ones to do it, but no such under-
takings have been learned.
Specific individual recommendations for counter--
intelligence action will be submitted by subsequent letters as
- developed.
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I Memorandum c9
o r. W. C. Sulliva6- DAlE: November 24, 1964 sulv
t -1 -Mr. Belmont T. roaS- r Mohr ele.RoomROM ~I. F. J. Baumgardner. 1 -Mr. Mohr o.__I -Mr. DeLoach as'@
1 -Mr. Sullivan
SBJEC COUNITERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 -Mr. Baumgardner ,
---ITrERNAL SECURITY 1 -Mr. Gray
DISRUPrION OF HATE GROUPS 1 -Mr. Ryan ' "
During the period August 30 to September 4, 1964;:.the I
"Charlotte O'berver" publislhed a series of articles authored by
reporters exposing and critical of
the Unite .Lns otr o ra, nc., nights of the Ku Klux Klan
(UKA). One article included a photograph of a Klansman who was
erroneously identified to the reporters by an Antifamation-League
informant a- one Phil-Gibson, a UKA member. Gibson is now threatening
to institute suit against the "Observer" for the misidentification
and is demanding a retraction be published. Such a retraction would
protect the "Observer" from unitive damages but would not preclude
a suit for civil damages. believes he can force
Gibson to drop the suit if interview local Klansmen who
11I under subpoena would identify Gibson as a Klan member to avoid 'r
:erjury.
To prevent Gibson from winning the civil suit or
Sobtaining rn out-of-court judgment, which would gain prestige
and favorablec publicity for the UKA, the Charlotte Office h i
:,ecommends we a,:vise w the names of selected Klan members who
could testify to the .Gmbership of Gibson. Interview of these ,
individuals by implying they would be subpoenaed would
probably cause Gibson to drop his suit.
".. believe this action should be taken by an anonymous
letter. g has 0cn numerous occasions been cooperative with
our. Charlotte Office. He is trustworthy and reliable and a
careful reporter, If the newspaper can force Gibson to drop
the suit, it will have a demoralizing effect on the UKA and
it will encourage other newspapers to speak out against the Klan
organization. If local Klan members are threatened with subpoenas
If Gibson is successfuRl i ning a cvil suit or
forcing an out-of-court settlement, this will be a boost,,to the
morale of the UKA. Undoubtedly it will cause" newspapers in
North Carolina to be very cautious in publishing maeA41 unfavorable
to the Klan,
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RE: qOUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DLSRUPTION OF IIATE GROUPS
157-9-8
We also believe thoe-anonymous letter to should
identify Klansman the individual actually depicted
in the disputed photgraph,as the correct identification is well
1 known within Klan circles and has been verified by a Charlotte
S informant. will be able to use this information also in an
Soiffort to pre~ ude the suit.
RECOMhMEDATION:
That the attached radiogram be sent Charlotte
S authorizing that office to -n'sh anonymously data relating
to local Klan members to Reporter; "Charlotte
Observer," for his use in conducting interviews in an attempt
to verify Klan membership of Phil Gibson and thus preclude a
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FROM: SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281)
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
ReCEairtel 11-19-64, and Burad 11-25-64.
In accordance with ReBurad, an anonymous typed letter
was preparad and was mailed at Greensboro,- N. C., on 11-27-b4.
This letter was addressed to
The 11-26-64, issue of the Charlotte "Observer" carrie
a retraction, acknowledging that.the photograph in the 9-3-64,
issue was wrongly identified as that of PHIL GIBSON. A copy of
this retraction is attached. It will be noted the retraction
I: does not contain any statement to the effect GIBSON is not a
i Klansman.
On 11-27-64,
of CE Office and stated this retraction had been
run at the insistence of the paper's attorney, to avoid possible
punitive damages. He continued that the original letter of
intent to sue from GIBSON's lawyer,
Greensboro, N. C., had said in effect that
publication of a retraction would not be sufficient, and that
= -GIBSOA tntended to si for civil damages in any event.
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Accordingly stated, he expects to receive notice
of suit shortly. Hie is continuing in efforts to develop infor-
mation concerning GIBSON, both as to Klan membership and as to
general character. He furnished the substance of the information
he has already developed re GIBSON, and offered to furnish a copy
of whatever el-e he finds. He has found that in 1959 a warrant was
issued against a person apparently identical in Wilmington, N.
C., for abandonment and non-support, and he intends to follow up
as to the circumstances and status of this matter.
CE will accept and maintain any informatio fur-
nishes re GIBSON, and will keep the Bureau advised of development
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(Indicate page, naome of
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8A OBSERVER
Charlotte, N.C.
....R fer ction
in"1 t" ept .3 il. L edin nof ih Chalrinlp Obsrrver, Ihere
: Pieared a air ni,n rlk 'tr in a miliary-type unil form
ud h i; 1, Ku Jlu; Kia;, '.~ was drsignaled in (he acncmpany-
rani.'; .: h risr.i of GI'r n shr a.
T['he ICh;i c,410 .t r- hi" iemnr h hl t Ihic a n it s t 'nil-n" F , rnlhrn.r. whoe rIss w under)tand jI M127
I o.Cn: r,,ad. (;,en bor and acknowlrdaes this error and'rret- , and rrl;ira : h le sta t to the effect that the
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SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281)
snJgT: ":COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
(JAMES ROBERTSON JONES)
Re BureaU letter to Charlotte, 10/1/64, captioned
as above.
Considerable background information conerning
JONES is set out in Charlotte report of.SA
12/12/63, entitled "JAMES ROBERTSON,-JONES, Aka., RACIAL
MLATTLES." His activities are being followed in connection
w~th investigation into the United Klans of America, Inc.,
Knights of the Ku Klux-Klan, of which he is North Carblina
Grand Dragon.
Since about the summer of 1963, JONES has been
occupied full time in organizing and operation UKA in North
Carolina, and is not known to have any other source of income
Since that time. To date, he has not made any full accountl~g
to the membership of monies received, either directly from I
KWaverns or as money received in the form of donations at
public rallies. In connection .with investigation of UKA,
specific inquiries are being made as to finances of the
organization, and an effort is being made to determine just
what amount JONE. receives. However, in view of the lax
bookkeeping of the various Klaverns and 'the fact that money
received at publie rallies is turned directly over to JONES
without counting by local Klansmen, it has thus far not been
possible to arrive at anything like a definite figure as to
the amount received-by JONES.
There has been nothing to show that JONES has
actually misappropriated money of UKA, and most of the
member;hlp.pcem to accept his general statement that his
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iraveling and organizing expenses are 'running at least as
high as the amount taken in. The members in general appear
to'have the attitude that since JONES is working full time
on UKA business,'he is entitled to make a living from it.
So long as the membership generally remains satisfied with
his leadership, general allegations concerning his receipt
of money will probably not be effective.
However, it is believed that in the long run the
Sissue of money will be the most effective in attacking JONES
and disrupting the organization as a whole. Thought is being
directed towvard finding some way of having a demand for full
accounting of funds made at the next State meeting of UKA
in North Carolina. It is not believed wise to have this.
demand originate on the floor from any of our informants.
As to his personal life, JONES lives with his wife,
who is also very active in UKA and appears very much "sold"
on the organization. He reportedly has a girl friend at
Lexington, N. C., and another at or near Rocky Mount, N. C.
Efforts are being made to determine their identities. There-
after, consideration will be given to the desirability of
either sending anonymous communications to the wife of JONES
or to selected Klansmen. Bureau authority will be sought
before such action is taken.
In view of the generally low standards of most
members of UKA in North Carolina, it is not believed his
rather minor arrest record, mostly for traffic violations,
would be effective in bringing him into discredit with the
members. Rather, to make an issue of this would most likely
result in resentment by most members that someone was trying
to "get" him.
His bad conduct discharge from the Navy was again
for matters which most members.would probably consider rather
trivial, and in itself is not strong enough to bring up alone.
However, consideration will be given to throwing this item in
when it can be used along with others.
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I The fact that he dropped out of school in the .
geventh grade would not discredit him with the membership,
inview again of the generally low status of education and
employment of much of the membership.
Actually, JONES has been reflected through our
investigation to be one who holds down on violent activity
K.. by UKA. To take action that would remove him from office
unless we have good assurance his succ uld not be
to best interet if JONES were remove ,
O : nti such came as we coua e.more nearly sure this could
bi be brought about, actual removal of JONES might be undesirable.
However, action that could serve to weaken JONES and the
organization as a whole is being constantly sought.
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Q-OUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTEFTAL SLCURITY
-k DISRUPTION, OF HATE GROUPS
' -ieDulct 9-2-64', to Atlanta and other southern offices,
and CElet to Bureau 10-12-64. The following s submitted for
Bureau. consideration as a step to counterY'VnitedX1Iansofric
Inc., .Knights of the Ku .Klux Klan (UKA).
1y lttcr of 9-15-64, to the Bureau (bufile 157-370),
CE furnishud copi.es of a series of articles re UKA which had
app0.a'ed in the ".Charlotte Observer" n.wspaper from 8-30-64
throri h 9-:'-64.
In adition, as mentioned
In this series of articles, in the one of 9-3-64, there
appears a group photo with the caption "Two Klan Uniforms," in
r which an individual in military-type uniform is identified as
.PliL GIB.SQi lenrber of the Greensboro Unit of UKA.
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together with other.photos of ersons in
IKan robes which had not been used. At this said
, th t on th .day
a o referre .to. above was riot
actually of PHIL GIBSON, id not teli who the
man in the photo actually was.
.continued that the identification as GIBSON had
bee:n made by an informant for Anti-Defamation League in Charlotte
to whoI the photos werce furnished for identification of as many
a3 pa si1 as a:vised that th
r la .ace .i 1 .:. evidently "istaken, though the individual i
Sthe photo docs c;scy resemble GIBSON, who also has been a'
This gr2,: of photos has been shpwn to CE informants,
and :uuny of them ha-v been identified. They are being indexed
and a.intaincd in C files, and may be of considerable future
-- bcnii 3t. '.aQc it:ci. h t has been identified by
Sandc he state
SthiL tiu; : is a cluse r:;czilance to PHIL GIBSON.
furL.t r .t:ted that has received a letter from the wife of
b PHIL GIBSCH:T, asi:ing whether he would be willing to testify that
: the piotc :.s of himself, in a suit which GIBSON plans to bring
against th, "Charlotte Oserver." did not know whether
Sii Ri agreed to Lestify. The informant does not know whether
knw: r GIDSONi personally.
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On 11-13-6 telephonically
advised SO that a letter has been received
fron! la '-r;ct ,resenting PHIL GIBSONM
demanding a published retraction of the in-
corrcct - i-fication of GIBSON in this photoand threatening
suit. .tated he has talked'this over with the attorney
for t ., , who stated that publishing a retraction would
protct t ipier- from punitive damages, but would not preclude
a sit fi.r vlle civil- damages.
I vtted that the inforimant of ADL
thtL. at PHIL GIBSON actually is a merdber of UKA,
an in.i t:c :-aper would much rather establish proof of this
a11 ore he roj'inj of the suit. He said that only as a last
ro L rc th-n L:th the consent of ADL, would they consider
callin~~~;i -s adefense witness in the event the case actual
goear to a.c. ri. zVid he intends to interview various per-
sons i: h GreVnDsboro area whom he learned of in his preparatior
of it rcies of Lrticles referred to above, to establish some
who will testify that GIBSON actually is.a. Ilansman, and then
thr.-, t.h attorncy for the newspaper force GIBSON to drop the
suit by letting hin 1 know such testiwony will be produced if the
casc goes to court.
a -fted he had just started to think about this,
anJ :as ': vho he will contact, but indicated he migh
lieves that this individual and others,
-if Lic:oc a ite courit in a civil case, would identify GIBSON
as a mono;er of UF\ rather than perjure themselves. He is also
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thinking of contacting for the same
reason. Also, he plans to contact ose photograph
was taken in Klarn robe by the newspaper in Salisbury, N. C., in
August, 1 .4-!, an"' who at that time identified himself as
Shad told l his was a alse
naiLIc and :-.a thi: man actually works for a newspaper.
through his ovn e _iZorts had established his identity and that
he works in the cc;mposing department of a Durham, N. C., news-
paper.
"e mReport c 1f SA CE, in UKA, Bufile
.ated 6-21-64, shows on page 42 that meetings of the
GrecarcjK.l .r held in early 1964 at the home of PHIL
GIELA,g Greensboro. CE files contain numer-
ous eo:',r it ..:_ he has been identified b
as a member of UKA. In the State
nec.i.K:cig ou in Januar 1964, he was a candidate for State
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it is t.e opinion of CE that if GIBSON is successful
in '.lther Nwninij a civil suit or forcing an out of court
settlement from the "Clharlotte Observer," this will be a big
boo:;t to the rimoal of U!KA in N. C., and they will play it to thE
Sutmois for publicity. Also, it would undoubtedly have the effect
of causint all ne.::papers in the State to be very cautious in
publishi mat:riul unfavorable to UKA and Klan organizations in
r gencral.
S On the other hand, if the newspaper can force GIBSON
to drop tc- suit, it wll. have a corresponding effect against
the morale of the orygnization, and help newsp-.pers to have more
Approved: Sent M Per
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P oiDate: 11-19-64 I
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courage in speaking out against Klan organizations. It is fur-
ther believed that direct interviews by i ith selected UKA
members, ma:ing them realize that if.called into court they must
either admit their own membership, perjure themselves, or take
..; .: the 5th Anmndment, would have a deterient effect on the group as
Sa whole.
CE does not know lust who or how many persons in such
a position are known to or how many he might be able to
develop through is. own afforts. It is proposed that some names
be furni he:d hi'., in strict confidence, without telling him they
; arc: embc-r, but 'n the basis that the' are persons who might be
able to furnish hl.pful information in numerous contacts
in the cst has ben found entirely reliable and trustworthy,
and a careful rcpo:rter. CL indices have no unfavorable informat
ion ccnccrning hiL.
From the known membership of the Greensboro Klavern,
cy: received from infor:aants since early 1964,. the following have
beenr, elcce d u._ pecrsons whose names could be furnished. The
data follrowing hair names are solel for the Bureau's informat-
K ion, and would not be furnished to or anyone outside the
Bureau:
S.;- (This information
has, wibh iurceau approval, been furnished on 9-1-
(4, to State authorities.)
ta: ken in as a m b. 7-30- 64, at a
. etin in hoiae, at which resided.
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It is requested the Bureau'authorize the furnishingof all or part of the nai-cs listed abbve, under the limitations;
and conditions of strict secrecy mentioned, t It i'srequested this matter be considered and replie iIs soon aspossible, in ordc;r that the information can be timely enough tobe of benefit.
If the action requested is not approved, it is request-
ed th e fLu..rau auth.orize furnishing all or part of the names
ano:yrLously.
S7,
Approved: . Sent M PerSpecial Agent in Charge
11/24/64
CODE .
DIOGr1AM URGENT 1 -Mr. Belmont
1 -Mr. Mohr
..i1 -Mr. DeLoach
1 -Mr. Sullivan
TO SAC CIIARLOTTE 1 -Mr. Baumggrdner
1 -Mr. Gray.
FROM DIRECTOR FBI 57-0-8)- ' 1 -Mr. Ryan-1
COUTERINTELLIGENCE PIOGRAM, INTERNAL SECURITY, DISRUPTION
OF IATE GnOUPS.
E\ CEAIR'TL NOVEIODER INliTEIN, LST
AUTIO 'ITY GR pTIED TO FUINISII T
eo'nUCE UllQUOTE BY ANONYMOUS LETTER THE
SIDENITITIES O SEL VI ED KLAN IBMSERS WHO WOULD HAVE KIIOWLEDGE OF
A I;E KLI 1 r!!cSER.!;I OF PHIL GIDSOI, 17110 IIAS INSTITUTED SUIT
AGlaIlT Ti. ..UO3T CZSZWVER UIGUOTE AS SET OUT IN REAIRTEL. YOUR
AOliOYI:O~ S L'TTiE; S ZU ,LD EE WORDED IN A MAhER TO INDICATE IT WAS
r EPA MD BY A DIStGE'TLED KIAN MESmER AND IT MAY INCLUDE TIIE BRIEF
CIARAnCTEIZIATlb' S OF r i= BACKGROUND AND KLAN MELMERISHIP AS LISTED
IN IAIPTEL. Ti: AIICYM OUS LETTER MAY SET OUT TIE IDENTITY OF
.3 T INDIVIIYJAL WIO WAS INCORRECTLY IDENTIFIED
I Tl2 QI0 .OSERV:n UQUOTE ARTICLE AS GIUSON. THIS AUTHORITY
.is, OF COUPmE, CO;:i'EZEiT UPONU TIIE REQUIRElrNT THAT NONE OF TIIE
LATA ArAOY:T±USLY FuIC'UXIED W'ILL JEOPARDIZE TIE SECURITY OF YOUR
I.FOR. I i. 01 7OU1'CE . 01"
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INqTERIIAL SECUR:ITY
UZSR'JV 4ICJI OF A11 GROUJPC
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TAKE ALL PRECAUTIONS TO INSURE. YOUM AHONYID0US L.STrtR'
CA1NOT Dfl ASSOCIATED WITih THE2 FBI.* USfi COME2IRCIAaLY PUPOWASD
STATIOIEnY. .lflCLUflf LiISSfLIEflS AND/OR MISTYPES AND DO NOT
tr;?e WLLL 11iVIi YJIwfIJTY CIS' YOUR O0FICE.
C^.ATAISfL OF AliX LSUMTS AND DlE ALXRT TO SUBMIT FOLLOWMUp
EEcUW42- NDN4iOXiSC
Sa,
Th 3ic'rr. , t ilized bocau;se counterinteliigence
informvtion rust beo timecly £um^isbocl anonyraously by Chtlotte
r to be of vn xo. In -vent radio contact missed, send by urgent,
oood4 tolotype.
.. CPoe ws~o; £auznjsardwcr to Sullivan, 11/24/64, same
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AMemoranumm
TO Director, FBI. (157-9-8) DATE: 1-4-65
SAC, Charlotte (157-281)
S U BJ E.T:
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
ReBulet 9-2-64, to Atlanta and other southern offices.
The following is the first three month status letter.
Copies being furnished Birmingham and.Savannah for information,as they are origin in cases of the organizations mentioned-here-
in.
1. Potential Counterintelligence Action
a. The Association of South Carolina Klans,Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (SV origin),
is presently in a rather dormant and rel-
atively inactive stage in CE territory.
No opportunities for action have been f
noted, and none is contemplated at present.
b. United Klans of America, Inc., Knights of
Ku Klux Klan (South Carolina), BH origin, is
a relatively small organization in'CE Division.
This group is presently undergoing internal
dissension, particularly in the Klavern at i
Gaffne S. C., centerin around dissatisfaction
wit
VIt is the intention of
CE for the present to let this situation developby itself, following it through informants, unless
and until some situation lending itself to inter-ve7tion is learned. RE4 4o
i2 -\ Bureau (R) 15 10
2 -Savannah (RM) I 5.965
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I c. United Klans of America, Inc., Knights of the Ku
Klux Klan (North Carolina), BH origin, is the
largest and most active group. At present its
activity appears to be slowing down, and attend-
ance at Klavern meetings in most localities seems
to be falling off.
(1) At Christmas time, 1964, the members of UKA in North
Carolina presented Grand Dragon J. R. JONES with a
1963 Cadillac. The license number has been obtained, and
title records are being checked to obtain Vehicle Identi-
fication Number of this car and its title history.. There-
after it is planned to inquire into how this car was paid
for. If the car is actually titled directly in the name
of JONES, it is contemplated, after time for filing 1964
income tax has passed, to get Bureau authority to pass
information re the gift of the car to Internal Revenue.
It is also contemplated to get from the factory complete
assembly data on this car, with a view to possible future
action, since it is believed JONES will keep records.in
this car.
(2) At the present time, of the Raleigh
Klavern is promoting a group insurance policy for
members of UKA in North Carolina.- Recent information is
that this is with International Life and Accident Insurance
Company, through the Carolina Insurance Agency which
represents. Recommendations for action in this regard
will be submitted to the Bureau by separate communication.
2. Pending Counterintelligence Action
No programs are actually presently underway, with exception of
the following:
(1) In accordance with CE suggestion, the Bureau on.
t1on onc1-9-64, furnished to eterans Administration infor-
nmtion concerning
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I 'and called to their attentionthe amoun of benefts he is receiving under 100% dis-
ability rating. The outcome of this will be followedwith VA, but results, if any, have not yet been learn-ed.
(2) In accordance with Bureau authority of 11-25-64,CE has furnished information on an anonymous basisto the "Charlotte Observer" newspaper which could beused as a basis for defense in.a-threatened suit againstthe paper by Klansman PHIS ON of Greensboro, N. C.As of 12-20-64, the newspaper has not received notice ofactual filing of suit. A representative of this paperhas advised that an anonymous letter giving names ofpersons at Greensboro who could verify Klan membershipof PHIL GIBSON has been received. He states that ifactual suit is filed by GIBSON, representatives of thepaper will contact the named persons to develop informat-ion for use in defending the suit. He does not contem-plate these persons will be contacted unless suit isactually filed. He has furnished some background infor-t ation of an unfavorable nature concerning GIBSON whichhas been independently developed by the newspaper, andV, this has been included in CE file.
3. Tangible Results
1No tangible results which can be ascribed to this programhive yet been observed.
As commented above, ossible action by Veterans Adminis-Stration against will be followed.
b .rn apparent intangible result is that thus far there is
Sno indication the "Charlotte Observer" newspaper has beenintimidated by the threatened suit by PHIL GIBSON, and itis expectcd this paper will continue to attack Klan organi-zations where feasible.
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UNITED STATES GC (MENT 3
SMemorandum
r. TO : DIHECTOR, FBI (157-9-8) DATE: 2/25/65
:La x'SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281)
sUBJECT: QCOUTERINTELLIGENCE .PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
For some time reports have been received from''
Charlotte informants that a health insurance plan for'members of theF. r •United Klans of America, Inc., Knights of the Ku Klux Klan,Sn orth Cr-olina.is to be offere a i.s beln omoted b
*,an member of the RaleighKlavern 41 of UiA.
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, liidvsed that in December,
19641 actively promoting sale of thi surance,
/ and :. .laverns for this urpose.
The issuing company is Interna ional Life ana
Accident insurance Company with its home office at Wilmington,
North Carolina.
1iave furnished copies of ..
.+ a letter, u d;e t aaent1 set out in January 9j65
over the name of
addressed, !'TO ; Th NurgJng them to suscrbe to this
Groupo IIositfaliati7.on polTyc and showing that pa should be
cent to
The -tt tv noutatement) wouldso ce o men n -the
licc:YLed .L.ent in charge of the enrollnent has voluntarily
agre.i. to a very generous contribution, to 'each unit participating.
This money will go into your Treasury and ill further the growth
and :-:trangth we are all lighting for. I -
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made available'his -'m under this olicy whic has been issued tohim, Xerox copies have beenmade an ne or ginal returned to him. There are enclosed forthe Bureau and for Birmingham one each Xerox copy of the cmpletepolicy, including amendments, and a note frodi and theenvelope in which transmitted.
The name and identifying information rehave been either cut out or blocked out on these copies. Thefull number of this nolicy' as shown on the original istated the full number on the po ic
1 t Ooue C1uce It thus appears thats the general numoer o e overall policy, and thelac Afour digits rerresent the individual policyholder.Accordingly, the last four digits have been removed from theL/ copies of this polc y, exce t for one complete copy which is
4 being initialed by nd retained in his file.
it is further noted that on the sheet which listsb the aipl- _rnd his family there appears a handwrittennotation The significance of this is-not knownto Charlotvc, a.d it possibly could be some individual identifying
numi ur. Accordin ;ly, if the copy of the policy is to be shown to anyiut de agency, the number should likewise be removed.
•made some general
in : an -,rie
Sconcerning group nsurancepolic.c:;. aid that to be eligible for a grouppolicy, tl: individuals must be closely associated, generally withthe same oiloyer or in some other established a
No z ecific or detailed inquiries were made of
It will be noted that on the personal description sheet the"Unit ame" is shown as "Capital City Restoration Association:"
Preo mablyv this is the group under which the policy is issued.
.as advised that 'Capital City Restorat ssoci n"
is the cover nam~e for aleigh Unit 41 or U]
SAs a counterintelligence measure Bureau authority isif reque-sted for an Arrnt to contact or other representative
of the ncerning this grouppolicy. '£e obJect oula e -o ave the State Insurance Department
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conauct its own investigation to determine whether this iks-a
legitimate group policy, meeting the State Law requirements. Authorit
is also requested to advise the State representative orally.
of th allegations re "kickback." of premiums of the UKA. A
request would likew'ise be made of the State Insurance
Representative to obtain a complete listing of persons fsured
under this particular policy, it being noted that according to
our present information, all policyholders will be .members of UKA
in North Carolina.
It is considered very likely that this group policy
will be found improper under the State requirements, which
might result in its having to be revoked. Even if this does
-.. not result, it is considered very likely that the mere fact of
inquiries being madce by a State representative willhave a
disruptive effect on UKA in general, ad on the selling of this
insurance in particular.
If Bureau authority is given Charlotte contemplates
suggesting to the State Insurance Representative that his agency
contact a representative number of the policyholders outside of
Raleigh to have them show what connection they have with the
"Capital City Restoration Association," the name under which the group
policy appears to have been issued. It is expected that most
t. - of those outside of Raleigh will not be able to show such
connection.
Of course, Charlotte at this time could go directly
to the International Life and Accident Insurance Company at
Wilmington, North Carolina, and ask for a list of individuals
insured under thic policy. However,it is believed it would be
much better to have the State Insurance Department institute
inauticz as outlined above. That agency has wide powers of control
and examinatibn over insurance companies, and contact-by that
agency would have much greater impact than a mere irnuiry by the
FBIL
Foilow;in the action by the State Insurance Department,
if cor::plete information regarding policyholders is-not received
through that agency, Charlotte could always go-to the insurance
companytor this information. It will be noted that the sheet
which is apparently submitted by each applicant contains
conzidcrab.e background information.
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i:. policy are being furnished Birmingham for information since
.: -it is.-Drigin in UKA.
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WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
(A Stock Company and herein called Company)
HEREBY INSURIS the person named in Policy Information (herein called Insured) and" subject
t. the exceptions, ;.itations and provisions of this policy promises to pay iidemnity for loss covered
by this policy resuting from injury or sicknessto o the extent herein provided.
"injury" wherever used in this policy means bodily injury caused by an accident occurring while this
rolicy is in force and resultin g directly and independently of all other causes in loss covered by this.
p,;cy. "Sickn;ss" wherever used in this policy means sickness or disease contracted and commenc-
ing after its effective date and resulting in loss covered by this policy.
PART I CONSIDERATION AND RENEWAL
This policy is issucd in consideration of the statements contained in the copy of the application for
th. policy attached hereto and of the payment in advance of the policy fee and term premium stated
in Policy i formation. After taking effect this policy continues in force until the first renewal pre-
mium due date.
R-NEWVAIBL AT TIIE 01'TION OF THE COMPANY AS STATED IN THIS PART
This policy may be renewed for further consecutive periods by the payment in advance, or during
the grace period provided in Part V, of premium at the Comparty's premium rate in force at the
time of renewal, subject only to the right of the Company,to decline renewal of this policy after the
occurrence of any of the following events:
(a) Non-paynment of the renewal premium: .
(b) The Insured has attained the age of seventy years;
(c) The Insurcd has ceased to be an employee of the employer or an active member of the asso-
clation designated in Policy Information; or
(d) The Company has given written notice at least thirty days prior to the renewal date of its
intention not to renew all policies bearing form number PO-41-60-(Rev.) issued to such
employees or ncmbn;ers.
The Company'. acceptance of premium shall constitute its consent to renewal. Unless renewed as
herein provided, this policy shall, except as provided in "Grace Period," Part V, terminate at the
expiration of the ,e:riod for which premium has been paid. All periods of insurance shall begin and
end at twelve o'cock Noon, Standard Time, at the residence of the Insured.
.-AflT XI HOSPITAL INDEMNITY
it i:jury orsickness shal, while this Policy is in force, cause the Insured to be confined within a'
.Iwiu;uy operated hospital or sanatorium, the Company will pay,
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"A" Daiiy Hosp,;al Indemnit (;,le perilically at the rate specifi ), the Schedule-during the peril'
4 such confinement and trecatment, .6.u not exceeding ninety days as the ru..:.t of any one accident or sicknesi..
"3" .iiospital General Expenses, actually incurred by the Insured for X-ray examinations, laboratr,ry,;eratin room, anesthetic, oxygen tent, dressings, drugs and medicines and ambulance service to and from
"he hospit:,l, not to exceed in the aggregate the Maximum limit specified in the Schedule as the result of any one
.cident or sickness.
:nrun- .. ACCIDENT EMERGENCY FIRST AID
If injury shall necessitate, within twenty-four hours from the tin e of the accident, medical treatment not
-therwise covered under this Policy, within a lawfully operated hospital or a physician'P office, the Company,
will pay the experne actually incurred by the Insured for such treatment but not to exceed three times the Daily,
S lospital Indemnity as the result of any one accident.
PART IV EXCEPTIONS AND REDUCTIONS
This Policy does not cover any loss caused by:
(1) war or act of war, or
(2) injury for which benefits are payable under any Workmen's Compensation Act or Law, or sick-'
ness for which benefits are payable under any Workmen's Compensation or Occupational Disease
Act or Law, or
(3) hccident occurring or sickness contracted while in military, naval or air service of any country.
Upon entering any such service a pro rata return premium will be paid to the Insured.
Loss resulting from pregnancy, childbirth or miscarriage shall be covered only if the loss occurs while this
"'olicy is in force and after 10 months from its effective date.
The Company's liability under Part II for loss due to pregnancy, childbirth, or miscarriage shall be limited'
n the hospital room, board and general expense actually incurred, not to exceed the Maximum MIaternityi
Srxpense stated in the Schedule, as the result of any one pregnancy.
X;ART V POLICY PROVISIONS
.NTIRE CONTRACT; CHANGES: This Policy, including the endorsements and the attached papers, if any,
o nstitutes the en;tire contract of insurance. No change in this Policy shall be valid until approved by an.execu-
ie officer of the Compny and unless such approval be endorsed hereon or attached hereto. No agent has,
u, thority to change this Policy or to waive any of its provisions.
rIME LTIMIT ON CERTAIN DEFENSES: (a) After two years from the date of issue of this Policy no mis-
T. temnents madle by the applicant in the application for such Policy shall be used to void the Policy or to deny
la.n: for loss icurred after the expiration of such two year period. (b) No claim for loss incurred after two
v,:;ars from the date of issue of this Policy shall be reduced or denied on the ground that a disease or physical:
, edition not excluded from coverage by name or specific description effective on the date of loss had existed
orior tho ie effective date of coverage of this Policy.
3RACE PERIUD: Unless not less than five days (or thirty days, if the Company is declining to renew all:
.ch policies as provided in clause (d) of Part 1) prior to the premium due date the Company has delivered'
the Insured or has mailed to his last address as shown by the records of the Company written notice of'
Ls intention' riot to renew this policy beyond the period for which the premium has been accepted, a grace
)eriod of 31 days will be granted for the payment of each premium falling due after the first premium,
"ring which grace period the, policy shall continue in force.
.INS7ATEMENT: If any renewal premium be not paid within the time granted the Insured for paymer.:.
.bsequcnt acceptan.e, of nremium by the Company or any agent duly authorized by the Company to acrept
p, :emium, without~cquiring in connection therewithe anapplication for reinstatement, shall reinstate tir ,
c., provided, however, that if the Company or such agent requires an application for reinstatement ar 1
.sties a conditinual receipt for the premium tendered, the Policy will be reinstated upon approval of such app.-.
:1.tion by the (',,mpany, or, lacking such approval, upon the forty-fifth day following the date of such condi-
*.on:,l receipt unless the Company has previously notified the Insured in writing of its disapproval of such appli-
:.':n. The reinstated Policy shall cover only loss resulting from such accidental injury as may be sustained
f ter the: date of reinstatement and loss due to such sickness as may begin more than ten days after such date.
in all other respects the Insured and Company shall have the same rights thereunder as they had under the
;'olicy immediately before the due date of the defaulted premium, subject to any provisions endorsed hereon
:- ..t:.,ched hereto in connection with the reinstatement. Any premium accepted in connection with a reinstate-
.:nt shall be applied to a period for which premium has not been previously paid, but not to any period more
ha-. .Aixt days prior to the date of reinstatement.
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ST!hepolicy to which this amendment is attached'is hereby amended as
I! follows: .: .
1. The insuring clause on Page I of this policy states that sickness
nust lhe--contracted and commencing after its effective date. This
arlon(Icnt is to channge that condition and in effect covers pre-exi., ing
illnesses or siclinesscs so long as confinement for such illnesses
occurred thirty (lays after date of this policy.
2. Tt is understood and agreed that the Company has the right to decrease
or increase the premiums on this policy, providing that a thirty day
written notice is mailed to the Insured.
3. If, for any reason, the Company or the Insured elects to cancel this
coverage, any premiums paid for any period of time longer than thirty-
days will be refunded by the Company.
Tothinz heroin contained shall he hold to vary, alter, waive or extend
any of the Agreements, Exclusions, or Conditions of this policy other
than as above stated.
Sttached to and rorming part of Policy No.FR-110- issued by TIlF
INTEIRNATITONAL I.FF. ACCTDIENT INSIIPANCE .CO., UIL"INGTON, NORTH CARnLINA.
To of
Countersigned ri
-President
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DEPENDENTS RIDER
' h irs consideretion of the payment of the odditional premium included in the Policy, it is agreed that the Policy to which
.his Ri,:r is oattachcd shall be extended to include payment by the Company to the Insured. for expense actually incurred
by De pndents listed in the application.
"Depencents" shall mean the Insured's spouse and unmarried children between the ages of 1 month and 22 years who
S -are dependent upon the Insured for support.
(b) Insurance r a dependent child under this Rider shall terminate upon the premium due date following:-(a) morriage,
(b) the twenty second birthday or (c) the date upon which he ceases to be dependent upon the Insured for support which.
ever occurs earliest.
PROVISIONS
1-The Policy and the copy of the application of the Insured acting as the head of the family for the purpose of this
i nsuronce shal cons:itute the entire contract between the parties hereto. All statements made by the Insured shall, in the
absence of fraud, be deemed representations and not warranties and no statement shall be used in defense of a claim under
i the Policy unless it is contained in the written opplication a copy of which is attaoched to the Policy.
, 2-Any new members of the family eligible for coverage hereunder may be added, from time to time, to the family group
originally covered, on application of the lrnsured.
. MATERNITY BENEFIT
If h:ne Insured's wie. os a dependent, shall incur loss as the result of pregnancy, childbirth or miscarriage occurring
whife tis Ricder is in force and after 10 months from the effective dote of this Rider with respect to such dependent, the
Company will pay, under Port II of the Policy, room and board and general expense actually incurred, but not to exceed
the Maoximum Maternity Expense stated in the Schedule, as the result of any one pregnancy.
This Rider is effective on D-------uary 10 , 19.5_, at the some hour
S ;ndicoea in the Policy as the effectve hour and is subject to oil the exceptions, limitations, provisions and other terms of said
Poicy as are not inconsislent herewith.
Nothing herein contained sholl be held to vary, alter, waive or extend any of the Agreements, Exclusions or Conditions
of the Policy other than asabove stated.
Attached to and forming part of Policy N issued by THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE &
t jsCCIDENT INSURANCE CO.
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.. or Providing Surgical Operation txponso Bonefits
Scon ,,;o~~~on of t.e prr.lium charged for the Policy to which this Rider Is attached, it is agreed that if injury or sick.-
.;:..: .::sa;ote a surgical operation which is performed by a legally qualified physician or surgeon, the Company will
:y c*expns octually incurr~d~ for auch operation but not in excess of 250 % of the amount set opposite the operation
: n c "of : sum of 250.0 for all operations performed as the result of any one accident or sickness.
v/n iury or sickness shall noaessitcte two or more surgical procedures, which ore performed through the some approach
:. i ct ;e sreo time or in immediate succossion, the maximum amount payable wJltbe the larger amount payable for any
:;o of such surgical pticodures.
SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS
:AD Appendectomy, diverticuloctomy, drainage of op.
pondicol abscess, liver obscoss or cyst, pan.
;ri::n; o. :.in or brain membranos for creotic abscess or cyst, sub-phrenic abscess,
fact: c:a, :umor, Qb:ccs, hamorrhog. ..... $100.00 colostomy, closure or' perforated gastric or duo-
:inn -- f, r docompr3;sion .. ........ '. 80.00 donal ulcer, operations requiring opening of
c:tars. of Ippar or 'ower maxillo requiring .bile ducts, operations for relief of obstructive
!.. w;ring of :oo:h or bone 40.00 a o .... 0 ring of :a S or boaQ .................... 0 adhesions .... ........................... 00
Ga tro;co y............ 20.00
Hernia, single ............... 60.00
..-., o, :ye -cc:aorct ,xtrac;ion - double . ...- .....80.00
r.T r ch r;tn ............... .-80.00 doub
...;c:Jo on xtJrnc mnu;cl& of yea, PELVIS
S ,ro .o y, iridoctomy ..................... .50.00 Cutt;ng into abdominal or pelvic cavity for diag.
nosis or troatment Including hysteroctomy, myo-
&oidectomy -inolo ........... 60.00 mectomy of uterus, oophoroctomy, salpingec.
d ubl 8........ 0.00 tomy, uterine fixation, extrautoring pregnancy
3;i; or yringotomy ...... .... 10.00 or removal of ovarian or broad ligament cysts .. $0.00
Repair of rocto-vaginal or vosico-vaginal fistula ... 60.C0
Oporotion on uterus and its appendages ...... 80.03
Sc .e ion .... ....... ....... .60.00
-.: ; op. ra n or, ;n ; ........... ...... 60.00 Diltion and curottoge, including. removal of polypl
.Jctiofn o" rQctu;r of ncsc bcr.as ....... ...... 10.00 or cysts from cervix ....... ... ... 20.00
::iory s;r,.; puncture for dr r.age .10.00'o .. .RECTUM
.:on of !arynx -osophagostomy ............. 100.00 Protectomy, prolopse of rectum 100.00
.iectomy and (or) dc;no odctomy ............ 25.00 Radical operation for internal hemorrhoids, fistula
in ono or stricture, including perirectal abscess 30.33
Excision of fissure .......... 15.03
0.00 -Op:ratio for cure of external or mucocutaneous
: ., J:y 80.00 hmorrhods. 15*00
:,or, of ar:uri; not foliowoo by thyro;doctomy ,. 40.00
MALE GENITAL ORGANS
Prostatoctomy (including preliminary drainage of
-mplo purnonctobladder by open operation) .80.00
.o p- eso ty -om p, no mo octo.. ........ 100.00 Operation on prostate by electrical section .. .. .50.00
C: o -mug oscess r, , .ring rib rejection, Radcoal operation for hydrocele, varicocele, and
yarno -lung obcess reuiring rib resection' sndscended testicle, orchidectomy 40.00-.rn:c norve crush;r.g or excision ............ 0.00
rn -ortific l pnoumothorox ............ 20.00 URINARY TRACT
-. C hoscopy 35.00
-rdicl opertion onu .............. 60.00 Nephrectomy, nophrotomy, nephropexy, ure-
..o:.. 80,00 terolomy 100.00
c o ruror or tumor from breast..........20.00 Cystoscopy -operative procedure for removal of
stone or tumor 50.00
Cystoscopy for diagnosis oly . 35.00
SPINE.1.ro:omy, gostroctomy, ontero-
,:.r:omy ... ...... .100.00 Fracture of any of vertebrae requiring removal of
tov crolcytectomcho!ocystOtomy, bone; removal of nucouipulpous or inter.
-con .............. 100.00 vertebral disc or tumor or cord 100.00
'bee bone graft or fusion operation ...... 0.00 Dislocations
c-- :-e of socrum'or coccyx requiring open opera- Reduction of dislocation of hip or. knee joint ...... 20.00
ion or removal of coccyx ................... 20.00 The amounts shown above are for simple frac-
dicac! operation for pilonidal cyst .............. 20.00 ture. For open fracture the maximum will be
one and one half times the amount .for the
X_>7ME,.1ES -UPER corresponding simple fracture. For d fracture
.putation requiring on operation with bone grafting or
.t shoulder joint oronf shoulder........ 100.00 metallic fixation at point of fracture, the maxi-
arm or forearm or above wrist or resection mum will be twice the amount for the corre-
oi arm or forearm oor above wrist or resection .ponding simpts fracture,
of elbow or .wrist ........................ 80.00 spondin simple fracture.
ntire finger or any part of hand ............... 20.00 OSTEOMYELITIS
art of finger (one or two phalanges) ........... .15.00Cutting operation for removal of bone other than
:roctures simple curettement of infected area, bones of
n of arm or forerm .................. 50.00 skull, spine, pelvis, femur, leg, humerus, forearm 50.00
n.y of the bones of wrist, hand or fingers ........ 20.00 Bones of tarsus, corpus, hand or foot ........ 20.00
X)siocations Simple incision including cureltement of bones for 0.00
da >uction of dislocation of shoulder or elbow joint .20.00 bone infection ........................... 20.00
:XTREMITIES -LOWER .MISCELLANEOUS
"t i 10.00
"t hip int ................. 100.00 Biopsy, removal of tissue.....................
Ship joint ...a..... . - Boils and carbuncles, cutting operation .......... 10.C0
high or leg ofat or above ankle -resection of knee 80.00 Blood transfusion -whole blood .... ..... 15.00
or ankle joint ....................... 80.00 Blood transfusion -whoplasma blood.... ...... ..... 15.00
-,ny part of foot or complete toe ................ 20.00 plsma .................. 7.50
Sprt of to ........................... 15.00 Operation for removal of superficial tumors such
ny port of toe .as sebaceous cysts, fibromato, lipoma, ganglia,
c ture, enlarged lymph glands ................... 15.00
"ur or pelvic bones, removal of semilunar Removal of nerve of ganglion for 5th nerve tic .... 80.00
S .cortg.............60.00 Stretching of nerve; operation for ... ........... 20.00
.or bones of leg ......................... 50.00 Superficial infections, incision for drainage of ... 7.50
ii of the bones of toarsus or patella ............ 20.00 Suturing surface wounds .................. 7.50
.ny other bones of foot ....................... 20.00 Varicose veins.- cutting ............. 20.00
.y Other Operation
For any cutting operation not specified in the above schedule, the amount to be paid by the Company shall be such
r,.ount as would be poyablo for that operation enumerated in said schedule which, in the opinion of the Company, is most
srncoly ;milar in sovurity and cost, but not loss than $7.50 in any event.
This Rider is effective on January 10 , 19 5 , at the some hour indicated
.the Policy as the effective hour.
Nothing herein contained shal! be held to vary, alter,, waive or extend any of the Agre -ments, Exclusions or Conditions
i this Po:icy other than as above stated.
Attacned to and forming part of Policy N Issubd by THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE &
CIDENT INSUIRANCE CO.
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HOSPITAL SURGICAL COVERAGE a
7 . .INTERNATIONAL LIFE &ACCIQE.NT NSACECO.
N '. Nme SOX Bi rth .ge
3Ho Hight_ Ft. Inc. Weigh. -Lbs. Martial Status .
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NOTICE OF CAIM: : Writter J of claim must be given to the C~ )ny within twenty days after the
o'culnre..:' o)r comn::lncemnt ot .. y O.ss covered by the I'Policy, or as sooa vtercaftr as is reasonab)ly possible.
N ,ti: ;vc:n by , behalf of the Insured to the Company at Wilmington, North Carolina, or to any authori-
zc:l aner: of the Co ;.pany, with information sufficient to identifyv the insured, shall be deemed notice to the
Company.
S CLAIM FOIRMS: The Company, upon receipt of a notice of claim, will furnish to the claimant such forms as
are us:lt.y fu~rmishei by it for filing proofs of loss. If such forms are not furnished within fifteen days afteri .i vl.;. of Such notice the claimant shall be deemed to have complied with the requirments of this Policy
a.s- to proof ofloss upon submitting, within the time fixed in the Policy for filing proofs of loiswritten proof
ciovering the occurrence, the character and the extent of the loss for which claim is made;
, PROOF1S OF IX S: Writ.n proof of loss must bc furnished to the Company at its said office in case of claim
;,ie ih,.<, .r vw i) Ihi Poliry. ,. ivid" n Ii~inl parymnt, within 90 dvays afttr terminntion of the ra.rirl
.: for which the Company is li :ble, and in case of claim for any other loss, wihln ninety days after the date of
such loss. Failure to furnish such proof within the time required shall not invalidate nor reduce any claim if it
was not reasonably possible to give proof within such time, provided such proof is furnished as soon as reason-
ably possible and in no event, except in the absence of legal capacity, later than one year from the time proof
is otherwise required.
TI\IE OF PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Indemnities payable under this Policy for any loss other than loss for
which this Policy prcvides any periodic payment will be paid immediately upon receipt of due written proof of
such loss. Subject to due Wr-itten probf of loss, all accrued indemnities for loss for which this Policy provides
periodic payment will be paid monthly and any balance remaining unpaid upon termination of liability will be
paid immediately upon receipt of due written proof.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: All indemnities will be payable to the .Insured. Any accrued indemnities unpaid at
-the Insured's death will be paid to the Insured's estate.
' PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS: The Company at its own expense shall have the right and opportunitylo
examine the person of the Insured when and as often as it may reasonably require during the pendency of a
c:e:in hereunder.
LEGAL ACTIONS: No action at law or in equity shall be brought to recover on this Policy prior to the exli-
S ration of sxty days after written proof of loss has been furnished in accordance with the requirements of this
Policy. o such action shi be brought after the expiration of three years after the time written proof of loss
i required to be fuimished.
CONFo.OR:ITY WITH STATE STATUTES: Any provision of this Policy which, on its effective-date, is in
.conflict wth the sttutes of the state in which the Insured resides on such date is hereby amenred to conformS to the minimum requirements of such statutes.
ATERNITY BENEFITS AFTER TERMINATION: If this Policy is terminated as the result of the refusalof te Company to renew, maternity benefits (if any) otherwise payabl& for loss resulting from pregnancy,
.ch;ld.north or miscarriage will be paid if pregnancy exists on the date of such non-renewal.
ASSIGNM.ENT: No assig nent of interest under this Policy shall be binding upon the Company until the
'Le Comp.a ny assumes no responsibility for the validity of such assignment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, INTERNATIONAL LIFE & ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO., WILMINGTON,SiN. C.. has caused this Policy to be signed by its President and Secretary, but it shall not be binding uponr .the Company unless countersigned by a duly authorized agent.
Countersigned
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POLICY INFORMATION .
I:nsured Policy No. FR-I10->4
IP I L C 1
.Daily eospiW i n Hosita aximum Matnity o i First Renewal
DCPENDENMT COVERAGE YESC NO
.' P. .~BO 4ALL. C h70S
SCA INSURNCE AGENCY, INC
P, .E. Ins ure d73.0l4
GREENSBORP ic N. C. Daily Hospitl H l M m MIncrt Genra Exess EpneShdl rmu rmu
i Mr. Walsh
) Mr. Ryan
3/22/65
Airtel
To: SAC, Charlotte (157-281)
From: Director, FBI (157-9-8)
COUNTERINTLLIGENCE PROGRAM
IS -DISRULTION OF HIATE GROUPS
(INSURANCE)
o :CElet 2/25/05 relating to a health insurance planr .. for mamcz-brs of the United Klans of America, Incorporated.
Bcf.:ord the Bureau can authorize ou to contact
at ligh, it will be necessary for you to furn sh
info ~tion relating to his reliability and cooperativeness as
well as assurauces he will not reveal the Bureau's interest.
You shoulo also adviso 4tJ ultsof a review of the files o
your ofiic0 rclatfin t
In th6 ovc-t you are unable to vouch, for the rel ability
o Xf you should consider submitting to the Bureau an
anolnyl.olu :; tc.Cr directed to an appropriate official of the
North Carolina Insurance Department setting forth the involvement
of the Klan in 1. health insurance plan.
Promptly submit your comments or recommondations to the
Bureau.
DR:rth,
' (G)> t
NOTE:
Cu 1lozte has determined the Klan has obtained ,health insurance
Policies for its menmbers in theo name of the "Capital City-- estoration 'ssociation." Also the receipts from the sale of suchpolicies to a degrcec arc returned to the Klan in the form of a---t'kiclbach". We are considering as a counterintelligoence technique--- alerting appropriate State insurance officials to this matter which -; ___ppcars to t- in violation of State law-s.
MEAILM inu'. : r ' MAR 23 1965
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qI0N NO .0. 0
UNITED STATE'S CGC F.MNT
-Mlemorandwm
TO DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8) DATE: 4/1/65
S.-- SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281)
sUBJ:T: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE .PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
ReBulet 9/2/64 to Atlanta and other southern offices.
The following is status letter as of 4/1/65:
1. POTE TIAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION
a. As the Bureau has previously been advised, members
of United Klans of America, Inc., gave North Carolina
Grand Dragon *J. R 0l)iES at Christmastime, 1964, a
Cadillac automobile. After the time for filing 1964
income tax returns has passed, Charlotte will write
the Bureau for authority to advise Internal Revenue
about this gift.
2. PENDING COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION
a. By letter of 2/25/65, Charlotte furnished the Bureau
information concerning the group health insurance
program instituted by UKA in North Carolina, and
requested authority to furnish information about it
to the North Carolina State Insurance Department.
This matter is still pending.
b. :;As a result of CharloLte request Bureau authority
:has bc:1 obtained to interv
The purpose o
n hese intervievws is twofold -first, to attempt to
make them informants; and second, to have them
realize they will be under suspicion if violent
activity develops. It is believed this should
have the effect of reducing the possibility of
violence. 1
2 -Bureau (RM)
2 Charlotte .P 965
JM:pae 5 APR 165
(4) .
-- .; .-- -* --
C. Tangible Results I' .O .
Char. ote lter to t he Burea 10 12/64 pointed out
thjIat I I __________
,, is receiving over per month
. t inihe te rans Administration as a totallyi d:veteran. and at the same time is operatiiing
piligtra as well as traveling making speecheset .,
,nar otte suggested the Bureau call this to'the attention
of the VA, which the Bureau did by letter of 11/9/64.
On 3 /2/6 a representativ of the A Regional Office,Colurbia, S. C., advised tha is still receiving
payments as 100 per cent disabi and unemployable,
Sbut that an administrative investigation isih progress..
." to determine whether he is entitled to this amount. .
S In response to an inquiry:from VA, n hadreported hi
.:![- earnr r1 durir^ 1946 were $574, whreas a report by the
-. . IFi £. annuai incolme ob
I Actiol: '. b VA will cortiinue to be folloved. It appears
-:that rc i.,on from VA may result from our having
called to their attention.
S Referencdeis mde to Charlotte airtel 11/19/64, Burad
I 11/25/64, and Charlotte airtel 11/30/64, concerning
possible ouit by Klansman PHIL GIBSON against the
SCharlot;e Observer newspaper.
:111111liof that paper recently advised
L-tht .:... Lrin furthher h s been heard about' the suit from
GIBSON, and he presumes. the, suit has been dropped.
For the Tureau's information, an informant has recently
advirsed that GIBSON has left North Carolina and gone
to Cal ifornia.
Silnce t:.is suit never actually developed, there is no
j w.y ,of knowing whether the information anonymously
I :Purn. hod by Charlotte to the newspaper would have/ been of assistance. Hiowever, it is believed theS.droppin, of the suit has served to keep- this newspaper
firm in its attitude against Klan organizations.. :
2.
D36 (Hev. 5-22-5i 4)
FBI I.
Date: 3/25/6.
ransmit the following in(Type in plaintext or code)
.. Alttel .-.
(Priority)
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8)
iPROMN: SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281)
SUBJECT: " COUNTERINTELLIGENCE. PROGRAM ..-..
IS -DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
( INSURANCE)
Re Charlotte letter, 2/25/65, and Bureau airtel,.
3/22/65, re health insurance plan of United Klans of
America, Inc., in N. C.
Charlotte inndices are negative o
ArenL5 hni RC
mercly an dministrator in the group insurance see ion, and
not the rerson who would conduct investigation for that
de partmne .
''P'!'h'irt nroner person to be contacted is
Charlotte Pi
in ic -3n e no unfavorable information about him. In
February, 1960, he and the State Insur ommissioner were
thanked by letter for the assistance o n a
series of auto theft conferences held by the FBI.
Agents at Raleigh who have had contact withj
over a period of years state he has always been
E i e d cooperative, and there is no reason to believe
."u (157-9-8) ,
t, charlotte (15(7-281) -i REC- 2
-(5) . I
- a5 .A-T1965
Approved: Sent ' M Per I
Special Agent in Charge
SL '.3 v. 5.')' .-- ..I,
FBI
SI1Date:
.": iransmit the following in
(Type in plainiext or codel
'Via -.
(PI'riority) I
CE 157-281
he will reveal the Bureau's interest. They state they::
are sure he can be approached confidentially, and that
his advance oromise that he will not-mention the Bureau
in connection with the matter can be obtained before any
,information is furnished to him.
b-^. it is recommended that the Bureau authorize
.Charlotte to contact along the lines set out in.'
. Charlotte letter of 2 u -.
522
S.Approved: Sent M PerI -
4/3/65 .5
1 -Wr. Belmont
:. Airtol 1 -Yr. Sullivan
.:'. I "1 -Mr. Baumgardner
1 -Mr. Gray
1 -Mr. Walsh
:: :To: SAC, Charlotto (157-281)
REC 24 l"1
} Fron: Director, F I (157-0-8)
. C.UNTErLINTELIGNCfE P iOGRAn
. INTErAAL SECUrI'iTY
DISEIUPTION 02 HATE GROUPS
(InSURANCE)
E cCLfCirtol 3/25/05 and Charlotte letter 2/25/05,
both relnting to a health insurance plan for members of the
United ;lans of America, Inc.
s l.'.r " gl' ses zo out iI reo'.
Euils do not contain any idontifiable dorogatory
t' ir~ifor.tion rcz :rdin
*. u -i 'do not contain information regarding
other than that alrcady known to your
You ane cautioned to b3 certain that n loarly
understando andi areces to keep the identity of the lranu
confiO:ntial,. in regard to your endeavors in this matt r.
IEuaodiately following ypur contact with
furnis: the Brolau the results ofiinforamtion recoivod.
1 -Bir: in-hed (157-370)
S-- ESo raecorandum F.J. Bnumgardner' 6"t,( Sullivan,
.-sare crption, dateod4/.(/5, prep ytY JVW:lm.
IJ f i : a ..
rotter .. '' I 5 "r'.
"'. Poem - "t 1
S -. MAIL HOOM LJ TiF.T;YFI: JNrJTO
t- .; . ... -..
UNITED STATI coS O', L.. MINT -im
Memorandum __ p
"Coiho _Cllahan __
Conrad --
fel
T,: O lMr. Sullivan. IATE: 4/8/65 s.,
._...- . eTvel
1 1, -r r. Belmont tru. Ro
IFROM F.J. Baumgardner C'' 1 -Mr. Sullivan H-e, .
• 1 1 -Mr. Baumgardner
.' U1 -M~r. Gray /, suJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 -Mir. Walsh ,
DISRUPTION OF HIATE-GEOUPS.- '
(INSURANCE) ,-'
: b Charlotte advised that a group health insurance plan has been
: offered to members of the United Klans of America, Inc., Knights of
.the Ku Ku:; K.nn (UKA), in North Carolina. This omoted by
;: "kicks back" to the Klan a generous portion
o eac prcn_: pai f is plan has the solid backing of high Klan
officials in North Carolina as it enriches the Klan treasury. The
issuing company is International Life and Accident Insurance Company
of :.Wilmington, North Carolina.
.. Charlotte has furnished the Bureau and Birmingham, the office
. of origin,ac ly of a policy made available to Charlotte by a Klan
: informant.. it is noted that one sheet of the policy contains considerabl
background information on each policyholder. These policies are issued
under the natae of "Capital City Restoration Association," which-is the
cover name for Raleigh Klavern #41 or UKA according to an informant.
Charlotte, as a result of some general. inquiries made of the
<-- North Carolin2. State Insurance Department at Raleigh, has ascertained
that to be e :ible for a group policy, the individualsmust be closely
associated generally with the same employer or in some other established
o;';anization.
As a counterintelligonce measure, Charlotte has re uested
Bureau :tthoriity to contact
S s po icy.
0o v0 Jc woul o uc 'v nace no ca .e nsurance Department conduct its
o' own investigation to determine whether this is a legitimate group policy
meeting the state 1. w reuirements. Clar.otte has also requested
authority tto advise orally ,ofh2 allegations regarding
157-9 -8"
- JVW:lmm ; ' APR :16 1965
(6) ' CONTINUED -OVER
::. Enclosure"
_- -. -, --"- --., .~ " .-,..
4: ' i '
i V
i. Memorandum to Mr. Sullivan
RE: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
157-9-8
"kickback" of premiums to the UKA. They would likewise request
S to furnish a complete list of persons insured under this
particular policy, it being noted that according to information received
on policyholders, all are members of the UKA in North Carolina. It is
considered likely this group policy will be found improper under the
state requirements, which might result in its having to be revoked.
Even if this does not result, it is considered very likely that the
fact inquiries have been made by a state representative would have a
disruptive effect on the UKA in general and on the selling of this
insurance in particular. It is noted that the State Insurance Department
S ' has wide powers of control and examination over insurance companies.
It Bufiles do not contain any unfavorable information regarding
Agents at Raleigh,-North Carolina, who have had contact with
over a period of years state he has always been re:iiia)ie
an cooperative, and there is no reason to believe he will reveal the
Bureau's interest. They state they are sure he can be approached
confidentially, and that his advance promise, that he will not mention
the Bureau in connection with the matter, can be obtained before any
information is furnished to him.
If Bureau authority is granted, Charlotte contemplates
suggesting to the State Insurance representative that his Department
contact a representative number of the policyholders outside Raleigh,
North Carolina, to have them show what connection they have with the
"Capital City Restoration Association," the name. under which the policy
has been issued. It is expected that most of those outside of Raleigh
will not be able toshow such connection.
ACTION: .-
/ That the Ch r Office be authorized by the attached
airtel to contact for the purposes mentioned
above.
% -2-
-" V -'-; * .4. .
Memorandum
to : DIRECTOR, FBI. (157-9-8) DATE: 5/27/65
: SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281)(P)
SUBJEi': COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
Charlotte is considerin§ the tactic of posshly
having copies of "The Fiery Cross , publication of n-Tited
Klans of America, Inc., sent to various Klansmen at their
places of empiloyment or other places that might serve to
embarrass or expose them.
Birmingham is requested to advise whether this " Ipublication actually sends single copies on applications (J
or regular subscription and if so to whom should the request -4,
be addressed. Also, what is the price of a subscription for
a limited period. Charlotte also desires to 'know if there
is any particular way that a letter requesting copy should be
sent or any particular language which should be used or avoided
in requesting copies to prevent persons in charge of the publi-
cation from suspecting that the order was not legitimate.
Birmingham is also requested to advise whether subscription
copies are mailed in an open wrapper like the average copy or
mailed in a closed wrapper or envelope to make the receipt of
the publication ineffective for the purpose desired by Charlotte.
What Charlotte has in mind would be the sending of
occasional individual letters to the publication in the name
of a particular Klansman requesting .a subscription to the
publication, and enclosing the necessary money. It is desired
to learn whether this tactic might be feasible through the
above information requested from Birmingham.
Birmingham is requested to furnish its views in this
matter, and also, whether it believes this tactic, when used
on a limited basis, might be useful to other offices.
2 -Biringham (157-835)(RM)2 -Charlotte 0E mm
JMU:mt1 e MAY 28 1965(6) .
t a , , * .
S -----CE 157-2
Charlotte will not undertake any action in this
regard until receipt of above information from Birmingham.
Thereafter, if this does appear feasible, Charlotte will
request Bureau authority in each instance before Undertaking
to request a subscription in the name of any particular-.
individual.
gg-2-
S2-77
SAC, Charlotto (157-231) 6//165
Director, Fx 57--8) -
FJ2T- 1- Mr. Gray
COUNTnERINTELLI G CE PROGrAM 1 Qr. Ryan
I]NTERNJAL LSECUtITY
DISPUPfTI O IHATE GRIOUPS
("TUE FIERY CROSS")
SI!calot to the Director and Dirmingham dated
5/27/05 concrniinr the posslbility.of forwarding copies
ro "ThC, Fircy Crous" to iKlansnacn at their places of
cn ploy;cnt ns n disruptive and exposure technique.
This type of technique has been successfully
cffectcd in our Counterintelligenco Program directed
aa--inst the communists. Post card announcements of
mcotin.g1s and obvious propaganda material have been directed
to co uunist. at' their places of cuployment much to the
concern of the subversives who have registerod bitter
protots with the oranization for jeopardizing their
cly;ucnt. The ureau w ill be pleased to_ consider any
rcconmcmdationzfoi' cuntcriutilligcnce action of this
nature.
For te irfo-mantion of charlotto and Birmingham
the fSurcau presently has underway a long-range countor-
intolligence action directed agAinst "The Worker." To disrupt
this con=.uniis publication on a continuing basis, and to break-
dovu the ofiic:i ncy of its record-'kcepiU, telephone calls
n and lotters, in the nmnes of subscribcrs are periodically
Sdiccted to the publication canceling shbscriptions,
: chniniic addres;ses, i:;itiatinz fictitious subscriptions,
4 S rcquestin:z copics bo forwarded in plain unidentified
c-nvelops, etc. This technique is being accomplished at the
rato oi two to threo crronebus'requests weekly.
In this rcgard, it is noted the post office issues
-pr ntcd cardsvithdtit cost ',hercby publications or correspondents
% ry $b notitied 62a cnge of address. It many be feasible
to use thes cards.; to furnish chLngod addresses of subscribers
,... .t o a publiatioZOit C sPrUptiVe purposes.
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flirainhai toi requestod to advise if it has
accs(... t ai. or' : pcrt:on of the subscription list of
"The Ficry Cro .' and, if not, if such may be obtained through
confidontial suurccrs or'tho cooperation of local post office
authorit ies.
The Dureau noton that a recent edition of "The
icery Crcjus," whih is snolf-dccribed as the official
p;ublic::;:r.on o tho Uniited Klans of America, 401 Aiston
Luildin, Tuscaloosa, Alabnra, indlicats below its title it is
"serving over 250,000 readers," This Odition of the
publication i undatoed and contains no identifying masthead
as is cuZstonmay with publications having such a large
circula ti ;. I; the pnot, the.masthead of the publication
idcntified it as a weolly nowspaper available for subiscription
"t $10 a year or if sent by first clnsa mail in a scaled
ca elopc, ct ;12 n yoer. In the past, it was indicated in the
,muthenad o "The ricry Cross" that the newspaper was published
by Lthe Cristin ws Service, Suite 414, Alston Building,
It is the Dureau's understanding that postal laws
rqnir 'ublict~ons placed in the nail to periodically
publish a stntcneont of oworship and cctimated circulction.
In the vunt rnilinzts of "The Fiery Cross" are made at
Tuszcloosa, Dirmin ban should make inquirios of postal
nautIroritos to determine if there is a violation of postal
rc:llatios.
Tie cerlments and/or recommendations of Charlotte and
Cir-1n'act are colicited. No counterintelligence action
--orld oi:: tin'ntc~c without specific Dureau authority.
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Date: 5/25/65
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i AIRTEL .(priority) _
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8)
FROM: SAC, CHAOTTE (157-28
SUBJECT: COUhTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM.
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISPURTION OF HATE GROUPS
(INSURANCE)
: - Re Bureau airtel to Charlotte, dated 4/13/65.
advised he
agreed to keep the icdentity of te FBI co Cen ial and would
assist the FBI in any matter.
i --- , advised it would be a violation of the
.c. tat- tat if an insurance salesman gave a "kickback"
but could legitimately make "contributions" to organ izatins.
He advised he was interested in the activity of
and that he would obtain from the files of Interna na
tife and Accident Insurance Co. all the possible bacgr ned
information of .ubscribers to Group olicy FR-11, le pointed
,Zout ti.r, nuld be name, are, residenqe, birth, relatives, e4tct
a dvis d their files reflect International Life an /
Accident Insurmnce Co. was recently sold and the home office, \!
of tcen Irany is now in Charlotte, N. C. He advised he would
contactf the FBco I wh he obtained a list of all subscribers of
I this Group policy. He restated all information between himself
and the FBI would be ot a confidential basis.
The Bureau will be advised of developments.
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UNITED STATES-GC MENT
Memorandum
.o : Director, FBI (157-9-8) DATE: 6/16/65
FROM; . SAC, Birmingham (157-835)(P)
SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
("The Fiery Cross")
Re Charlotte letter to Bureau dated 5/27/65 and Bureau
letter to Ci lTtltdated 6/9/65.
The Birmingham Office has noted.the information set
forth in referenced communications and is attempting at this-
time to obtain the necessary and desired information in this
matter. For information, "The-Fiery Cross" appears to be
published and distributed On a very irregular and intermittent
basis. Some of the copies of this Klan paper are not numbered
.as to volume, month, and specific data concerning by whom and
where published.
At the present time, Birmingham is conducting necessary
investigation to determine by whom, where and when this paper
is published. Birmingham has a partial list of subscribers
to "The Fiery Cross"; however, this list of subscribers was
for a period in 1963 and effort is .being made at this time to
get a more current list of subscribers.
At present it does not appear that the sending of
individual copies of "The Fiery Cross" to various members of
the Klan at their place of employment can be satisfactorily
handled due to the above information concerning the irregular
manner in which the paper is published. After Birmingham has
obtained the information requested in referenced Charlotte
letter, Birmingham will make same known and make further
: recommendation in regard to using such mailings as a disruptive
tactic. At present, it appears that the technique of mailing
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change of address cards concerning the Klan paper and/or
the-sending of postcards to Klansmen at their places of
employment, either cancelling Klan meetings or notifying
them of an alleged Klan meeting, would be more effective
under the circumstances.
The Birmingham Office is following instant matter
and will advise the Bureau and Charlotte of the results of
its investigation in this matter.
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Memorandum
: : SAc,. ClARI,OTTE (157-281)
SUBJECT : COUNTEIn3INiTELLIGENCE PROGPRAM
INTEi AL SECLURITY
DISRUPTIONi OF HATE GROUPS
SeBulct 9/2/6 to Atlanta and other southern offices.
.The followi is a status letter as of 7/1/65:
.- 1. PO TIAL C OU NTTELLIGECECE ACTION
Charlc.tLt by letter of 5/27/65 to the Bureau and
B irli.nLio sgg.:tr d the possibility of having copies of the
set to var.ious Klansicif T mail at their places of employment.
or othe, places that r.ight embarrass or expos6 them.
The Burca, by ie.ter of June 9, 1965, furnished comments /
an su vg sticns in this connection and Birminghan& letterso: Juine a une 2 165, ave furnished information
concer:i:_.i ti posibili:ties of using this tactic.
Chal cie is endeavoring to select a small group of
particular indiv\iduals against .whom this tactic would be
effective and :ill in the future make recommendations to the
Bureau. It is reccsCnized this involves some expense in peying
th:e subscriptios anrd it is .not expected this would be used
or- a widcsr -ad basis.
i y 'eparaue cormmunication the Bureau is being requested
to contact In:crnal Y:,venue to see wheher North Carolina
Grand D drl a5;on J. R. JIES listed the gift of the 1964 Cadillac
-az part of his 19 income on his tw: return.
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2. PENDING COUNTERINTELLIGINCE ACTION
Leads 'are outstanding to follo h status of theVeterans Admnistraton in uiry into
Swho is rece nga~ terans cinisra.on pens.on as 100 disabled.
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By letter of February 25, 1965, Charlotte requestedBureau authority to furnish to North Carolina State InsuranceComiission information concerning the UKA health and accidentinsurance program:, bein- sponsored in North Carolina. By-co-.lnllun.icacion o1f / 13/ 5 the Bureau furnished this authorization
annd :,-,s m.a, called to the attention of
:ontacted the Charlotte
f fce and furnifl;ed results of investigation to that
Stie. He said the had determined that the issuing company,
International Life and Accident Insurance Company, hadbc: n recently bou:i.'ht out by theLife Insurance Company of
ci 1a, I4 an.., Florid. When tarted makinginquiries about this group plan, the& re~ ent of the new
company in uirc. as to the nature of the insured group, and
rwas told that it was actually a Iaan organization. ThePresident of the Life Insurance Company of Florida was veryupset about this and said he was going to have the policycancelled.
o:lade available to Charlotte the complete
file of !he co:uany rcgarding this policy, which includedthe oririnal applications for insurance of approximately
.300 perons to ihom p olicies had been issued. Charlotte
made a Xerox copy of each of these applications and is keeping
themn, ihavin in cred all the names. These show the address,
birth date, brief physical description, employment, and family
riembers of the policy holders.
S Since that ti.,e, information has been received
throu:l inform.ants that the company actually has cancelled
the insurance policy.-
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There has been no .indication that Klansmen are
aware or suspect that the FBI had anything to do with this.
In addition, the informants state that the members who
ihad this insurance are anr about its being cancelled,
and it anpears that the Klan
*: official who actual.y instigated this progran and sold the
n / insurance policies, is definitely in bad favor with the
, mie:aibers and aoparently.also itnh the top officials of
LTUKA as a result of this fiasco.
It does appear that Charlotte has been able
to achi eve at least as much as was hoped for. when this
project was recommended: The obtaining of the list of
S. names, the termi natio of the prora an7 aa.erirt te
Sr:m6:ioerrsli thi downrading of rho has been an
/ active leader and one considered po enuialy dangerous
,in the sense of 6 scibly leading UKA into violent action.
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Memoranaum
S To SAC, CHI~ ARLOTE (Your file 157-281 ) DATE: 6/23/65 -
-- : Director, FBI (Bufile and Serial 157-9-8 P.t.in file and'
Room/ .destroy 0-1Room No. t 815 R (o.. (For SOG use
SUBJECT: COUNTERINTEILLIGENCE PROGRAM ---- - only)
INTERNAL-ISEICUR1TY
DIStiPTSRJI FONOFHATE GROUUPS
O 1. Bufiles indicate this case is delinquent. Give specific reason for del
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ReBIlletto-T 6 , cc to USD
Sairtel EO letterhead memo O submitted
® 2. DATE QD report •
.letter Q 90-day progress letter ® will be submitted -
Reporting employee
O 3. If valid reason exists for not submitting report at this time, state reason specifically and
Swhen report will be submitted . __
E] 4. Status of OQ Appeal O Inquiry .Investi ation- Prose
O airtel O letterhead memo EAJ- PCID
-TO: [E 5. Submit [ report -LZ / _ ...
O letter E 90-day progress letter b _ _r-_
(Place reply hereonn/d return to Bureau. Note receipt and ackno n. file.)
S.S GOVERNMENT PRINTING W IC ra 1 7317 -0"o77
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UNITED STATlS GO' j11ENTAlMemo rani Ja
TO : Director, FBI (157-9-8) DATE: 6-28-65
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SAC, Charlotte (157-281)
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITYS.DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
ReBulet to Atlanta, 4-29-65, and Bureau 0-1 form,
i* 6-23-65, which is enclosed. €
Investigation as to is being handled in.the (
pending case on him, Current
information was forwarded by rep of SA
It is considered the best attack on is through ;
his receip of a Veteran's pension as totally disabled. At the
suggestion of CE, the Bureau furnished information on this to VA
by letter-of 11-9-64. Reports of SA and
5-28-65, reflect that CE has been following on this with VA, with
no definite results apparent as yet.
CEOirel 6-18-65, to Breau captioned "HOUSE COMMITT'E
ON UN-AMERICAN ACTIVITIES HEARINGS,H NKLUX KLAN ORGANIZATIONS
SCIII:DULED FOR. 196, R .," CE file 157-795, reflects that
is interested in the matter of/
thi: pension. r
Savannah is requested to expedite the lead in rerep of
SA 5-28-65, for contact with the Chief Attorney of VA at
Col+:mbia, S. C. (SV file 157-2), and advise Bureau and Charlotte
of the results.
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Date: 7/22/65 -
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Via AIRTELVia
Priority) 1
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TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8)
FROM:. SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281)
SUBJECT: mTRINTELLGENCE _ 2RAAM
-.iNTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF RATE GROUPS
Re Charlotte airtel to Bureau and Birmingham 6/12/64
t entitle'd, "UNITED KANS OP AMERICA, INC., KNIGHTS OF THE
KU KLUX KLAN (NORTH CAROLINA), RACIAL MATTERS," Bureau file
157-370, Birmingham file 105-722,.Charlotte file 157-230-1030.
This refers to information furnished
of Charlotte, N. . btained from
Brie fly summarized a
relate that e e he state-wide burning of crosses
in North Caro na just prior to the 5/30/64 Democratic
Primary had resulted in the tran s t>ou of n s
persons in North Carolina from to
It should be noted that UKA had more o ess openly een
backi prior to the first primary, and
it was con en on that UKA had transferred its supportS
to prior to the-5/30/64 primary, and that t urning
of crosses had been purposely done to sti matize and
cause poten al supporters to transfer to
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--- kt d be hat public statements by GrandDragon JAMES 1 'o'tS following a complaint by the campaigna~ er of that the cross burnings had hurtwere to the eect that the cross burnings had beenen Tly for the purpose of showing strength o the Klan.
Charlotte informants have not furnied anyinformation to indicate that the cross burnings weremotivated by any such devious purpose as claimed by(but rather that they were to show Klan strength and actuallyat least considered by the members as being an attempt toshow support for It is rather clear, however, thatthe crqss burnings dT backfire and hurt rather thanhelp him.
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cot, contae :,Draing he had some information concern ng UKA and Grand4- Dragon JONES that he thought would be of interest. Heprefaced his information with a lengthy account o entiallythe same informatibn as previously received fromand set out in Charlotte airtel of 6/12/64. It was not, ocourse, indicated to hat this information had beenpreviously received,
It should be noted that during the primary campaign, as generally considered the extreme right wing man,was considered the extreme left wing liberal man, andas more or less considered to be in the middle position.
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Governor had assigned Highway Patrolmen and
State Bureau of Investigation men to check into the Klan
activities, with this specific goal in mind. They had been
unable to establish any proof of this contention and
finally openly threw his support tc who was succein
in the vune Democratic Primary and won ne Governorship in
the General Election of 1964.
I repeated the alleation which is reported in
Charlotte ra el of 6/12/64, referred eve that shortly
prior to the first primary the son of was heard
to 1ake the state;efnt that his father ha een in conference
with Grand Dragon JONES and had obtained his support.
tried hard to get confirmation that could be openly use
of this statement but did not get. enough for his purpose,
although he said he still firmly believes it was true.
Tne Char o ... server
re orefor their series
on UKA ware e ar te Observer" from
8/30-9/4/64 of which has reviousl been sent
He stated that ad interviewed JONES at
length and had found that JONES had been both sensitive and
resentful when some cuestion was asked about his having been
married before. h ad become suspicious and had checked
the divorce records at Salisbury, N. C., and found that JONES
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had been divorced on from his wife,
S.and .Lthe Petition for Mintaad sworn they were e
on t rand separate the basis for the divorce
on and se ah areolina
being two years separation, as required under North Carolina
!: ~ law.
Shad interceded with the ar persuaded
,to have a che w de ien Sge lifo, based on
te knowledge that. JONES had at the time of the alleged
marriage, been in the U. S. Navy. He said that a marriage
certic ate had c.en found snowng iAM ES ROBERTSON S
narr i e = in Sa. oPegc, Califo, t
He ntc a tn t ea course thls reflected they coul no
:-have possftly becn -rd ted wo years at the time of the
divorce decree on
UKA. lHe said he was havin certified copies of the
, : ~ documents sent to him and wouid be gla. to notify Agent and
furnish copy to him when they were ret f e said what
he hoped to be able to do was to locat
so that she could be Interviewed by te ion represena es
and this information be used in a news stcry to attack JONES.
He said that he could get 30 rinuteS cf prime TV time on any
station in North Carolina wth the exception of WRAL-TV in
Raleigh, N. C., any time ne asked for it. He said that
I with other information that had obtained and
additional information that obtained, plus this
information on the fraudulenf ivore, he felt it would make
a strong attack against JONES. He co-,ented, however, that
he had been disappointed that "The Cnarlotte Observer" series
of 8/30-9/4/64, which had certainly been unfavorable to
t. UKA, had not resulted in any strong public reaction on the
part of its members or potential members against JONES and
UKA. He stated that prior to havingr such a television program
put on, he would definitely consult with former Governor
.*. TERRY SANFORD and SANFORD:s
!. urther stated that a local newspaper man in
_ Salisbury, N. C., whom he did not name, has found people in
SSalisbury who remembebthe former wife of
J. R. JONES.
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rerated his desire to be able to have
located but did not ask for
Bureau assist ance in finding her and such assistance was
not offered.
SA stationed at Salisbury, N. C.,
states that in his opinion the Sisu newspaper man
referred to byf is probably who is known
to follow closely tr;e activities of NE or news purposes.
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,-" -.nurnlsned re d iae nof on or security and racial
matters, advised SA th ad een _
learned that Grand Dra~on & ~ bad msrrie
.} and had obtained a divorce by falsely claimng two yea\N- separation and that it was ncped she could be located for
93 interview for purposes of an attack on JONES.
Carlotte, N. C.,
contacted SA ani furnished the following
information in strict confidence:
He related 1that
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lieging tney werevebeen con tinuously separated since
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AttgEhed to this is a copy of Court Order dated ranting
an absolute divorce based on two years separation.
The certification of the copy is dated 7/19/65.
(2) Certified copy of Marrla e Certificate No.
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sholn a statEd that
had gone a a ou he divorce, apparenly
prior to the -ate of the marriage having been learned,
and tha d been somewhat upset and bh cused
himself o mae one or more tei one calls. 'believes
he had telephoned J. R. JONES. had expr4 himself
as somewhat afraid of physical njury by JONES or his
followers if he openly attacks JO on a television program,
but is planning to do so anyhow. states jONES is
aware that tnes wife and child of are in Chapel Hill,
N. C., where the child is unJergo ng extensive hospital care,
and is more afraid of possible action against them.
He stated that is planning, if possible, to -
have a one-hour television sow, one-half hour of which
would be devoted to an open interview of JONES on the air by
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several reporters and the other half hour being devoted to
documentary film clips concerning Klan activities slanted
toward undesirable and unfavorable aspects The divorce
material would be used, if posslble, and it is particularly
desired to locate the former wife so she can be interviewed
by television ersonnel and, if possible, rou ht to the
Concernin the dlvorce, he pointed out that since
it was obtained on fraudulent statements, the divorce is
actually null ar: vod a~d therefore, the subsequent marriage
o. JO7NS to his present wile Is bigMoasS and illegal and
Lhe r nine-year-o-ld daughter is lilegltimate. He felt that
since JONES in his publle appearances at Klan rallies and
in statements to the newspapers makes a great deal of the
immoral lives of Negroes and thetir "reedng of illegitimate
children, the airing of this irfornat-ionl with specific
document would be a great bilow against jOES and the UKA.
A ?er.Sofefl of the C.r2lotte Office acqualnted with
Klan activities are uncertafn whether this would actually
have a tremerdous cffect; aaaIst JON7-., but it appears the
station is plannirrg to go ahead witr this anyhow.
It Is clear from the foregoing that this matter
is somewhat of an open secret and its knowledge is not
confined to any one of the three inivIduals who have reported
it as being known to them alone. stated that
if t wer P iv Assle to !e esent address
0 he would pass this on as a
sido ta e could be Interviewed and
would never know where the information came from but woul
assume it had come from efforts of
It appears that the program as contemplated by
u~ il probably be aired at some unknown time in the
Pu reand that information about the marriage and divorce
would probably be used, whether or not the former wife car
be located.
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Charlotte is making no efforts to control the
Sroduction of this program since we have not actually been
told of it by anyone officially connected with the station.
It is believed better if Charlotte stays completely out of
the picture in this program; however, it is requested the
Bureau authorize San Diego to conduct the following:
IEAD:
SAN DIEGO:
AT SAN D3CEo CALFOCRNTA
T .C, will completely through public source
rio rmtorn eardevor to deterrle the 2949 address of
anr/cr her rarents,
SSan Diego. Will endeavor to mine
her present address and nare, It is suggested that a check
of marriage records for a suosexuent remarriage De made.
UN Likewise through public source information an
Ndeffo't s! edc to dete T:iie the pres t
who In 1.9 lived at
It is not desired that. any open interviews or
contacts whatever be made unless the Bureau authorizes them.
it is requested that San Diego expedite the above as much as
possible.
CHARIOTTE:
AT CHARLOrTE, NORTE CAROLINA
If San Diego is abe to develop definite information
of the present whereabouts I worthwhile
leads as to where she might harotte will request
Bureau authority to furr his on a strictly confidential or
anonymous ba or e se on an anonymous basis
direct t
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Ai;tel 1 -Mr. Rosack
1 -Mr. Walsh
'o: SAC , Charlotte (157-281)
San Diego
From: Director, F1I (157-9-8) -/:
COUNTERINTL IGE E ROGRAM
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Ii oCEairtal 7/22/65.
In view of the political overtones Involved and the
ever-prosent possibility of embarrassment of the FBI, the
Charlotto Office is instructed to have nothing to do with any
S -plann, for the posLible 't;levisidl9- i viwt4 .rf9,ones.
United Klans of America drad"l ra0on for North Carolina.
:A=ter tce proposed television intcrview of Jarip has
ta!:en place and i:as bzon dimed by the passage of time, if then
doo.:d deirablu, :e can deovelop the information regarding the
.... illczal divorce of Jdnes from his first wife and utilize it as
7 a countrlntelliga.;c: technique on our own without the possibility
I;of bilng falsely accused of being involved in a matter relating tn;
politics .n North Carolina.
San Diego should not conduct any investigation at this
time. Charlotte ;hould promptly advise the Bureau of the
results of the tclovision interview if and when it takes place, and
be alert to capitalize on the possibility of follow-up counter-
intclligonce techniques.
The Durcau appreciates the countorintelligence
interests of the Charlotte Office in advising of the proposed
Stolovis c4 interview of W .iwt"
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157-9-8
NOTE:
Charlotte advised of a osd television interview
of United Klans of :AmarGr.o e of
North Carolina which is being worked f
Charlotte, who has considerable political influencen
North Carolina. The interview will be handled by
on a "smear basis against
The proposed interview will involve the apparent
illegal divorce of Joyes from his first wife and the resultant
illegitimacy of the child of his second marriage and will be
b slanted toward undesirable and unfavorable aspects of the
United Klans of America; cross burnings b3;:Jon and his fellow
Klansmen and the effects these burnings had on the most recent
gubernatorial election.
1>sn been in contact with former Governor Terry Sanfor
relative o tO way that Jones and the United Klans of America
hurt their candidate and assisted in the victory of
Governor Dan Moore. i;olicits to locate the former wife of
F2Jo4s to use on this program, and while he has not asked for
Bureau F.ssistance in finding her, it has been obvious during his
cotacts with Charlotte Agents that he would desire this
assistance. Charlotte has requested Burau authority-.for.
SSan Digo to review public source information in an effort to
lbcate this wife in order to leak this information anonymously, or
througi a confidential source tcfgor the- television station.
:The Otives .'OILdividuals dsupporting this televislon expose.
lre political and we., should, not be invol-ved-. If we make inquiries
reg.rding the location of the ex-wife of ~ 6~s at this time ,
our interest may..beo.publicized. We, therefcre, arc not authorizing
th -sudggeseted counterintelligence action but will consider,
after the conclusion of the television program developing
information for counterintelligence purposes to discredit' 34g
on thctbasis of his fraudulent divorce.
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:. UNITE) STATES.Gr LNMEINT " -'4
Memorandum
TO Mr. W. C. Sullivan• DATE: 8/5/65Io .
-..... 1 -Mr. Belmont .Tie-
FROM : .J. Baumgardner / -Mr. Sullivan o
r 1 -Mr. Baumgardner ,"d-
i1 -Mr. Rosack
S SUBJECT: COUbTEIINTELLIGENCE '..POGRA 1 -Mr. Walsh
: / INTERNAL SECURITY 1
DISRUPTION:,0E.flATE GROUPS
(INSURANCE)
This memorandum is prepared in order to advise you of recent
Stangible results achieved in North Carolina as a result of a counter-
rintelligence technique we have utilized against the.United Klans of
Thslna"tesoibcing tof high Klan oficas .n.o.CaolnAmerica, Inc., Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. As you are aware we have
previouslya Li d Cia e toconcerning
Noh .o members of the
, .~ " " I Carlia This insurance plan was promoted by one
* inasmup ai gnralNcC i..n i r i c wsly oferedin ins of t
# a aicnording to informants,
was "kictinr bwa to the ilan a generous portion of each preiium paid.
ii: This planii had the solid backing of high Klan officials in North.Carolina
as it ntuallyv enriched the Klan treasury. The issuing company wgas
International Life and Accident Insurance Company of iilmington
North Carolina.
rvkd It was believed that this insurance policy was illeal i
inasmuch as general inquiries previously made regarding insurance in
North Crolin had ascertained that to be ebible for a group
insurance policy, individuals thus insured shodld be closely associated,
generally with the same employer or in some other established organizatio
These policies were being issued under the name of "Capital City
Restoration Association," which is the cover name for Raleigh KlavernjI; #41, accoriding to an informant.
t.' It was our desire that if this insurance program was found to
be improper under state requirements, :this program would have to be
revoked. It was also felt that even if the insurance program was not
jp revoked by thu stte of North Carolin, it was considered very likely
that the iuere fadt inquiries had been made by a state insurance
- representatte would have a disruptive effect on Klan members in general,
and on the selling of this insurance in particular
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Re: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
157-9-8f
In June, 1965, icontacted the Charlotte Office
and furnished results of his investigation up to that time.
advised that he had determined that the issuing company...1.j0
jternational Life, a'd Accident Insurance Company,thad been reportedly
ought out by the to, e Insurance Company of Florida, Miami, Florida.
henin )arted mang inquiries about this group plir, the
President of the new company inquired as to the nature of the
insurance plan and was told that it was actually a Klan organization.
The President of the Life Insurance Company of Florida was very upset
about this according to nd advised that he
was going to have all policies unaer this plan canceled.
Sr made available to Charlotte the complete file
of the company regarding this policy, which included the original
npplications for insurance of approximately 300 persons to whom policies
have been issued. Charlotte has made Xerox copies of each of these
applications having indexed all names. These show the address,
biriU; :ate,, brief physical description, employment and family members
of the policyholdets.
Information has since been received through informants
that the company has actually canceled all of the above insurance
XiRoolicies.
' -'There has been no indication that Klansmep are aware or
suspect that thle YBI had anything to do with this. In addition,
informants state. that the imembers who had this insurance are angr
about its bein canceiled and it appears thatsold le insurance
SJ1u avor wi cthe members and
.apparent.y also with the top officials of the United Klans of America
as a result.of this fiasco.
It is thus apparent that we have successfully reaped
greater rcsult,: than originally hoped for when this technique was
uthorized: the Obtaining of the list of names, the ter the
rogram* the angering of members' and the downgrading of,vho
as been ;.n active leader -and one considered potentially dangerous in
the sense oftpossibly leading members of the United Klans of America
into violent action.
ACTION:
None. For information. -
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TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8)
FROM: SAC, SAN DIEGO (157-215) (RUc) '
( COUNTERINT:ELLIGENCE PROGRAM ' /-
gVy F L SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
Re Charlotte airtel to the Bureau dated 7/22/65.
The follo win investiation at San Diego, California
was nducted by SA
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4 -Charlotte (2-4 157-281) (REGISTERED)
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1 -,San Diego
CJN:Ps~ 7AUG 9 1965
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ii It is noted that in the second ma n ali e
the bride wno appears to be identical wi
reversed hr. r first and middle name.
A review of current San Diego Tel ho
^C and San Dileo rector re
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SAE UNITED STATES G1 NT
Memorandum
TO : DIRECTOR, FJL (157-9-8) DATE: 8/11/65
ad SAC, CHARLOT1'E (157-281)(P)
SUBJE T: COUNTRINTEINTELLIGENCE PRCGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTtON OF HATE GROUPS
Re Charlotte airtel to Bureau, 7/22/65; Bureau
airtel to Charlotte, 8/3/65; and San Diego airtel. to Bureau,
It is n.oted that prior to receipt of Bureau .,instructi.ns not to conduct any investigation at this time\
San Diero had through public sources apparently determined
Stha pr cc:f naa nd -ddress.o __er ife.pfA .
•, ', o.j ha ," ns " ,r .' , .Le-•
:f.. rih "~ Inct. .tz. l,
or xwith and has no
S-knol:ed a .: .L s ati':n mignt roaadcast a program
4 4' attacking JOQi S e outlined in c:harlotte airtel of 7/22/65.
S b Charlotte does ncr intend to have any direct or open contact.
wit?: this matter 1vhatsoever.
Since San Diefgo apparently has developed the
desired information as to the i.hereabouts of this woman,
Charlotte would like t:o have this information put to use.
It is believed tha.t It would not be.desirable for the FBI
to openly use thic; informrltion in its own name, since it is
believed this: would tend togr ve the impression to Klansmnen
that the F,3 is " icking oniJ0. ^lS and the Klan. There is
already enouCh resentment among the public at large, let
. alone Klin members, about Federal Government interference
in the affairs of the states and.in the integration problem
that the Klan has been able to very successfully in its
public rallies and publications exploit this attitude and
thereby rain membership.
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The organization in North Carolina is, at least
publicly and probably actually to a large extent, directing
its ambitions toward building a large political organization.
For this reason, it is not believed the FBI should expose
itself in ,That is essentially a personal attack ong
At the same time, it is believed this information
could very well be used by the news media and this would be
the most effective means of using it..
It is reauested that the Bureau authorize Charlotte
•to furnish the inol to the resent location of the
former wife of It is
Scontemplated th,:t this -ou De one y avlng a female
employee of the Charlotte Office anonymously call the station
pretending to be a former acquaintance of this woman and give
the information of her present name and address. Such a call
wVould be completely outlined in advance to the employee and
!would be extremely brief.
If' the Bureau authorizes doing this and if after a
i reasonable period of time the information is not given
publicity, Charlotte will then consider requesting Bureau
authority to try to use the information in some other way.
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SAC, Charlotte (1 -211) 8/19/65
Director, FBI (157-9-8)-rR/
1 -Mr. Ryan
COUZNTERlP, i'ELL IGEiCE POGRPAM
IITEILNAL SECURITY
DIGrUPf O' OF HATE CGROUPS
FRCElet 8/11/G5.
Authtority i rfurish to
or directy o te sta i self the current name.a
adalres s :f the Aoo wtfr- 8At*65ort*7q
No ifI PbCr ina re Dragon of the United. Klans of .America,Inc. This should be accomplished by a brief telephone call
to the tclevision station made by a female employee of your
office.
Advise the Bureau of any tangible results of
your action and be alert to submit follow-up counterintelligence
recopm:aendl'ation5.
NOTIZ :
.- . The Ch rlotte Television Station is planning a
progra- discrediting Jones and is interested in developing
iuformation rclating to the illegality of. the first divorce
_of ,ones, which h obtained under false pretenses.- The station
has indi.ted an interest in developing information from
Jo:e;' former wife relating to the divorce but has not been able
to locate her.' By furnishing the information anonymously to the
-station, the Charlotte Office believes. the necessary follow-up
inquiry -will be made by the station .to t.oroughly discredit-Jones.
Because of the local political interest of the individuals
supporting the program, we do not want to be directly or indirectly
as.ociated with the program.
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Memorandum
TO DIRECTOR, FBI- (157-9-Main) DATE: 8/11/65
R.. SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281)(P)
SUBJET: COUNTERINTELLIGENCEPROGRAM & 5
INTERNAL' SECURITYDISRUPTION .OF HATE GROUPS ,(CARTOONS AND CARICATURES)
ReBulet to Atlanta and other Southern offices,
8/9/65, enclosing copies of proposed cartoons.
This material has been studied by several Charlotte
Agents familiar with Klan activities and, in general, it is
felt that this means would not be effective in the-oharlotte
Division and particularly in-North Carolina.: rThe /nite-d
,Klans of America_, Inc. (UKA) in North Carolina has been
involved in very few acts of violence in recent years and
has built among most of its membership an image of
respectability.
It is believed that publication of this material
in the North Carolina areas where Klan membership is heavy
would probably be more likely to cause resentment and a
stron" adherence to the organization.
As an example of this attitude, in March, 1965,
.the President of the United States made a television public
appearance at the time of the arrest of the killers of A
Mrs. LIUZZO in Alabama, at which time he.said some very
scathing things about Klan organizations as a whole and
urged members, in effect, to get out while the getting was
good. A few days later a public rally in North Carolina
drew the biggest crovd of any public rally up until that
time and the attitude both by Klansmen and spectators has
been indicated as resentment at the remarks of the President.
It is believed that cartoons of this type would
probably be.more effective in areas farther in the Deep
South wherle there actually is a current Klan image of
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p. violence. In this regard, it is believed that cartoons #5
and #6 are probably the most effective of the group.
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Memorandum
To DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8) DATE: 8/11/65
F:d : SAC, .CHARLOTTE (157-281)(P)
SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
.4'$ DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
SRe WFO lette to Bureau 7 27 65, entitled
on o without ermissr n
He eent on
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a.. . For the information of Cincinnati,
the North Crolina f United Klans of
America, Inc., Knights of the Klux Kan (UKA). It is
believed the foregoing information has a potential for
counterintelligence use against nd the organization
L he-represents.
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It is not known to Charlotte whether HCUAinvestigators have or will explore this incident at Hillsboro'-..Ohio, and accordingly the following leads for Cincinnati areset out on a UACB basis.
In any event, it is pointed out that any.actiontaken by Cincinnati should not disclose the source of thisinformation.
LEADS
CINCINNATI
AT HILLSBORO, OHIO
Will che'ck police records for information ..the accident in which was reportedly involveddetermining the circu ances and whether there was anyindication of intoxication or other possible criminalcharges.
Will determine, as far as possible from public :-sources, material, and police records, the identity of thewoman accompanying him, the extent of her injuries andtreatment, her marital status, and address, .and, if possible,her present address.
Will determine whether any charge of using auto-.,,mobile without owner's permission was placed and the outcome:of it.
It is requested that Cincinnati obtain as muchinformation along the above lines as is possible frompolice records and public sources and furnish the results .,,
investigation, and conduct open investigation along theselines only after receiving Bureau authority.
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Director, FBI (157-9-n) -.alsh1 Mr. Walsh
COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
RUPTI rN OrF I ROUGPS
RoCEairtel 7/29/65 captioned
SI aka, Racial Matters (Klan)."
, fl rtel stated on1 7/2/651, dvised that it is understood among members
l o" the : reit burg, S4nwhaLjn4 Klavern of the United
Klans of America tha isability payments fromthe Govrnment had been cu .i
Attached for y7ur information is a copy of
Veterans Adinit io rt of Field Examination dated
6/4/G5 rge-rding ior your addit iormation,4d:i the Burcau h1s previoly ascertained tha
did not file Foderal income tax returns for the years
1959-33 and has alerted the Internal Revenue Service to
this fact.
The Dureau will appreciate receiving additional
information regarding the specifics as to whether or not
i 1scubject'c disability payments have been reduced or stopped
r, entirely.
It is noted that from the tenor of the attached
Veterans Aduinistration Report, it would seem that his
piayments would be continued, inasmuch as the report states
rthere is ver oryvidenee -that subject's family has only
the bure nccs~sities.
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Rq: COUINTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM.. ..
157-9-8
N*OTE:
is an active Klan leader in South Carolina.
' He has been receiving 100 per cent disability payments, while
actively engaged in his own plumbing business. We are attempting
to have his disability payments reduced or stopped entirely.
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UNITED STATES G !NMENT
Memorandum
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8) DATE: 9/15/65
FROM AC, CINCINNATI (157-643)(P)
SSUJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM -
INTERINAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
Re Charlotte letter to Bureau, 8/11/65.
Te'i following investigation'was conducted by
On
.advised th: is r,:co:cds contain an arrest care
.Time of arrest :00 A.. hage
OWlI ,ut ~oc cidcnt on Route 138), arresting officer
Description ofi is as
follo.;s:
Date of Birth:
He ight:
e igit:
B-ild:
Hair:
r 1 Eyes:
Comp le x ion:
\ Nationality:
Occupation: a
Disposition for above arrest was on fined
$100.00 plus costs and three days -all suspen ec because of '
subject's Condition. E. / --/ 34 .,
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2 -Charlotte (157-261) (R1) .i SEP 16 1965
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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-stated that this case would have
probably been heard in the Mayor's Court and indicated that
there would be no r cords *ble from that period of time.
He stated that the records for
this incident would be maintained at their post in Wilmington,
Ohio. He also advised that the Wilmin ton Post could fur-
nish information concerning Patrolman n whereabouts.
fadvised further that he was an
employee of the during 1957, but could
not recall. ti; rticular incident. He also advised that
the name was not familiar to him. He
indicate e ew o no other place other than possibly the
Hillsboro newspaper office where additional information
' ;night be obtained.nI
-:_: ilm recors for the 1957 newspapers at the approximate
time of the above indicated accident and at the approximate
time of the above indicated hearing, and was unable toi- locate any newspaper article concerning either of these
- incidents.
LEADS .
CINCINNATI DIVISION
..- AT WILMINGTON, OHIO (CLINTON COUNTY)
' (1) Will review .records of
Sflre relating to above incident for all information
available.
(2) pill also ascertain current whereabouts of
_ Patrrcl:man and set out appropriate lead to have him
interviewed concerning his recollection of the accident.
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Memoranaum
TO : DIRECTOR, FBL (157-9-8) DATE: 10/19/65
FR f- SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281)
SUBJEcf: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMINTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
Re Charlotte letter, 7/2/65.
The following is a'status letter concerning captionedmatter as of 10/15/65:
I. POTENTIAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION
As pointed out previously in relet, Charlotte isconsidering mailing copies of "The Fiery Cross," official paperU '. of, United Klans of America, Inc., Knights of 'the Ku Klux Klan,to selected Klansmen at their places of employment for thepurpose of exposing or embarrassing them.
Also, consideration is being given to a plan to mailletters to various Klan officials relative to the'WIdows
Denevolent Fund, which is being pushed byaQtg QNES';.-$I Drao3o6of.UKA. Inc., in North Carolina. The basic idea of thisfund is to azsess each participating member an initial $5, andthereafter participating members will be assessed $i upon the
death of arny member of the fund and $999.95 will be paid tothe member's widow. However, there has betn some opposition
to this fund principally because of .the initial $5 fee, which
some members feel will not be used in paying death claims
but will be used for the benefit ofJOES, and other Klan
officials.
Also, there.has been considerable dissension withinthe Klan in North Carol4na over the handling and expenditure
of' money by> and it is believed that this presents
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and opportuni- o afurther cause dissension within UKA,. Inc.Recent; : a imeeting of State Klan officials, JONES was
taken to taskfor his handling of funds and he was placed
on a $200 :yeek salary, plus travel expenses. -JONES-was,
agitated by this action and also by the refusal of Klan leaders
po' to pay, isA. v teie $75 a week to act as his secretary.
tefatgWtrhgard to the above ideas, it-is pointediout that
the HCUA hearitngs fow in progress concerning the Klan have
apparentlya-least to some degree and possibly temporarily,
cemented 'r tihtns between JONES and other Klan officers who
are uridirsabp6en .-From information received, it: appears
that at.thisti'e money is no longer ,the major source of.
potentia dia sgreement among the members. This was evidened
tP' by the- fact hat o' 10/19/65 reported that on the
preceding da. 1O/I18/65, approxima ely $2,000 was raised from
Klansmei-ih North Carolina for the defense of Klan members who
are appeari ief ore- HCUA.
Wi th-approval of the Bureau, the Charlotte Office
desires to withhold implementation of any counterintelligence
programs iperding outcome of the iCUA hearings. It is believed
that theseihearingsmay result in some dissension within the
Klan on :ihich thisoffice may bc able to capitalize.- TheSresulta~o thephearings will be followed closely and every
opportunit ,a n-htor further disrupt the Klan.
PENDING COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION
s au as previously advised,Chrlotte, is planning to have a one-hour%tel Sion,show one-half of which will be devoted to an
interview of
P 9h iconnection with this program, huthority was
to t nnonmousl furnish information to
aor y ite /The Bureau granted
authority, byletter: 6/19/
8/2'/65; a stenographer of the Charlotte Office
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wife is now remarried to
I To date, no information has been received conoern
the proposed television program.
The Charlotte Office is contina to ttem t
et e whether dia = n oee n re se ..
Also In the t;estimony 0eo " :.-
c a conduOting investigati-l
,aa additional Information once nt
possible future use relative ton
SI. TANGIBLE RESUUJS
The over-all results of the counterintelligence progam
in the Charlotte Office have been set out previously In rele.
Since submission of relet, thee have been no tangible results,
however, the Charlotte office Is optimistic concerning programs"
however, thmay be Chaimplemented in the future. It is anticipated that
the hearings beore the HCUA now in proge will enable the
Charlotte ffice to dlsupt an activities within this division.,
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Director, FBI (157-9-8)
-Mr. Walsh
COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INT ERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF hATE GROUPS
RaCElet 10/19/65.
Rolet set forth various comments regarding
potential. countcrintolligence actionand pedding counter-
int,-lligence action as it relates to this program within
your territory.
You m entioned that with Bureau approval you desire
to withhold imSple:entation of techniques being considered under
the Counterintolligonce Program pending outcome of the
House Cr-:mittc on Un-American Activities (UCUA) hearings.
.You stat'.:d it is believed those hearings may result in some
dissension within the Klan on which your office may be able
to capitalize.
Shile the duration of the IICUA hearings is :not
ui:n at the present timn, it is possilie they may continue
for an extended period. The Bureau, realizing the degree of
cucces5 which your office has thus far achieved under the
Counterintelligence Program, feels that you should not withhold
add"tion.al counterintelligence actions, but should endeavor to
irmplem=nc nt tlem now.
Vo will undoubtedly be able to take additional
action after the hearings have been concluded.
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SDirector, FDI (157-9-8)
. i 1 -Mr. Bosack
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PIOGRIAM I -Mr. Ryan
INTERNAL SECURITY
pISrUPTION OF IIAT$ GROUPS
arRotterp of SA da 12/31/65, at
Chalotte captioned Racial Mattes
(Klan)." "C
" S l Acc;ordinz to rerep, when Jones was interviewed by
Special Agents c;n 5/24/65, he exhibited to them a .38 caliber
" gsmith and Wesson 5-shot.snub-nosed rovolgr contained in a
light brc-wn leather- s'houldor holster. Jones stated be keeps'this
S 4..; revolver on the 'ront seat of his automobile and carries it
on his person whu'a,he is away from the car.
You are requested to advise if local laws require
'S. sr:ll firear~s to be registered and/or if it is a violation /
of law to carry such a weapon concealed.
In the event either or both of the above instances
aplIy, you, shouls promptly submit rocomuondations for
-a:p'oI:ria te count rintelligence action.
No courterintolligence action should be initiated
without nrio ;ureau authority.
S .Carlotte (1Z7-1631) 7-.
"o : to JAN 17 1966
" nes is erplo ed on a full time basiss g a".a.. gon N na ,. United Klans of America, Inc.
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F..0i; ar SAC, ; .A o.,":rE (157"230)
vtYo rct r A AiEiKict., rue.,s oWrI 0? CU , I UX YLAN
&rc 1-V- \-ad insueV of the Charlottt LCCWs, adaXiy
Charitti , I:, C,, xewspzct, contatned an AP, rGlOaSe dPtlined.
Malvth. N. C., 0hih reflects that iI. C. Governor DAN WMOi i
conscious; G repuits that his State leads the natio n Ain, Ka!A*3L
VElan unit nid h;: a cmuitteo of State leaders actively ork-
in', t expr' )Ii :ral.?orship lists.
..h, etcle reflects that Governor 00.E has confimmrmed
o x.:t o t vei ex jtAr.nce o" the anti-klan coimitce and that the
coct te chirwan is ?ALCOLK CEAXLL. Cbairtan of the N C. St- r
at- Pard of 1mc-t.iorn, and a former State Attorney General.
Tw axticll cr.uod SAWRELL as stating that the klan had better :
n- n i,.tiLLa tny violtnco wor they have had Lt in U . -C
F ui erl , ,AUL, q o oLed a stating that the State ts through
play ..,:'-w with tho klan and that the comittee intends to
titxt prewnt v:1cnce and second tp see that every resoutco
will be radC in tracinq down and bringing to justice persons
ra.1oinatble for vtilnce in N, Co. Public eqosure of klan
IvxAnbczship lizsts.. 'r)t sceret by klan officials will be one of
- tt, vz'3'cn. te anti-lon commttee will uso.,
T:e azticlc further di-closed that mebnbership of the
ari' itec itndicttt: that it will coordinate the activities of
trthi ;;. , St " reau of Investigation, the N. C. Highway_
4 -.jtre.: (Z ** 157-370) (2-'157-9'Q) (RM)
2. ii (1 0-722) (Pm)
4 -Ch .rItt (2 -157-230) (2- 157-201) -.Cf -- NO X:Ti?'COA)TDp" 1
RL.. (lot 199 JAN 1 1g
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!tt~l~fRED AIL 1-3-66 ;~
Cie 157-230
Patrol t C. Stcite lzvec1Gue Of f iCe arid the ffC Stakt. 0Att-7iz'ncy Gecneral's Office*. Krnood to the ccraittae' lnddtioa
tQ; W'I&MlkrL are' AVMlR F, AUDEXWCYU, Director, State Bau OfLw~~te~.Qto:A. PZL.SQu GOWX"N, motor veicles camsuimorg
1. L. CMt, *Toi7l,, Cvr..iti~ of Iiavenus'; WADE EJWOM# State.A~tcnty ::na, cna FD)ftlf~ Director of Adairnitratioc.
T'or tin informa~tion of the Dureau# it is nloted thatN. C. OL' !ic includin~g Covo'rnor MD=~f anA WALTERt ADLRSQ,
htov, dnc3 o~rsfo various sourcos such
ac !sVt i t' c*rrnz ato'r.ani of Vmi2 Untedan& of Z N C. t
* ix~rai'~ vr o ~tz'e Ofgp an' p~bse oth irdmatisorc~jr altt L~ckt5: & Ksr otc., dtminc t vol sthr are
r et:?xr I:o an'l-i-},lon caxrtzlttoc in connection with its ypposed
c~i. .t~cn i thoar fututo. Mao action, of cotarsc, will bttX:,Ln or inricLtat ion £ortunthed to Statt authoritie withaoutprrxnuy)., prcal
. OM llINIt, POftM NOl. 0 Sio --I'f-3
MA Ig : EDITION
F O G tr.G1I. No. 27
UNITED STATES GO (;MENT
Memorandum
-T oDIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8) DATE: 1/26/66_ .
.. SAC, CIARLOTTE (157-281)
SUBJECT: -
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY:
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
Re Charlotte letter 10/19/65.
2 This communication shows the status of captioned
matter in the Charlotte Division as of 1/15/66.
I. POTENTTIAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION
The Bureau was previously advised that consideration
was being given to a plan to mail letters to various Klan
officials relativ to thl widows Benevolent Fund which fund
is being pushed " of UKA, Inc., in
. .Tlorth Carolina.
SThe progress of the Klan in implementing the Widows
: Benevolent Fund bas been closely followed, and at the present
time there is an insufficient number of Klansmen interested
.in the fund to place this program in effect.
From information received it is believed that "i,
will not be able to obtain enough interested Klansmen in the
future to make the fund operable. Therefore, no action is
...' being recommended at this time in an effort to hinder this
Klan program. 'This matter will be followed closely, and if
Sit appears that action is necessary to hinder this program or
-to prevent it from being implemented, appropriate recommendations
will be made.
gi j ureau- (R ) .. )
2-Charlotte
CFW: sal " . ;0 ,. .
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2107
..;.y U.S. Savrings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savin Plan
-* " ,a '- "..*" ;- ..
CE 157-281
SThere continues to be considerable opposition'to '-.
th manner inwhich J.ES is handling Klan f ds hdL
he has been challenged by other Klan leaders in the state with
regard to the accountability of funds. 'MNES has been forced
into agreeing to obtain a state office of the Klan and hiring
a full-time secretary. He has named tfrom Lexington,
N. C., as the secretary, but to date no action has been, .
taken to obtain an office and i has not' been made'riv
to <J2 BS-.accounting for -funds.. It appears that.s0.g,
delaying making available to anyone information concerning
funds collected and disbursed by him. It is believed that this
will result in further agitation among the top leadership
and the rank and file in the Klan in North Carolina.
II. PENDING COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION
This program is not being pushed further at this
time for the following reason: Information has been furnished
by informants indicating that some of the membership are
*becoming so dissatisfied with' M over his accounting for
money that they are considering joining the National Knightsof the Ku lux Klan (NKKKK). Insofa as the Charlotte Office
is concerned, this is not a desirable trend. At the present
time the NKI for all intents and purposes is a paper organi-
zation with only one known klavern of 12 members. The
activities of the mass of Klansmen in North Carolina can best
be followed through coverage in the UKA, Inc.
This matter is being followed closely, and every
opportunity to disrupt the Klan will be seized upon.
2
crD,157-281
As the Bureau is aware, information concernilng the.:''
fokmer wife . was furnished anonymously b -,
telephone to Charlotte, who
is p~anning to have a TV ,ho incu .g an interview with
i No further information has been receivedI concerning this TV show.
linvestigation isc ntinui by theCincifanil Office'.
with regard to the arrest of This infor-
mation came to li. it in the testimony
I" Dy airtol 1/3/66 captioned "UKA, Inc., KKK, RM -
KTATN, the Bureau was advised of information in newspaper.
articles to the effect that N. C. Governor DAN K. MOORE was
Sestablising an nti-an a n committee. This committee is
[headed by MALCOLM. SEANELL, Chairman of the N. C. State Board
of Elections and former state Attorney General. In the article
SEAUELL was quoted as stating that the state is through
playing girmes ;%: t--he Klan and -hat the committee intends
" to first p-event violence, and second to see that every
resource will be used in tracking down and bringing to justice. .
.i persons responsible'for violence in N. C. Public-exposure .:;
of lan membership lists will be one of the weapons the anti-
Klan committee will use. , .
Thlc art .cle revealed that the committee will co-ordinate
the 2ctivitics of the SBI, the Highway Patrol, State Revenue
Office, and the State Attorney General's Office.
In the airtel the Bureau was advised that in
Sconnection with me.mbership figures, the Charlotte Office was
considering the possible effectiveness in connection with the
Counterintolligence Program of furnishing the state with
e information as to mosmbership and possibly other information
P - 3isn
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"St. -... C
CE 157-281
re4arding the location of kiaverns, etc., whichwo1
the anti-Klan committee in connection with its proposed:',..
program.
By airtel 1/10/66 the Burea _advised that as acounterintelligence measure it was mop' desired by the Bureauthat any information relating to Klah activities in NortWCarolina be furnished to the ahnti-Klan.bcommitee., :
III. TPTGIBLE RESULTS
The results of this program in the Charlotte Office
since its inception have been furnished the Bureau previously.
Since submission of relet the only tangible results has beenthe arrest of J.L * bythe SBI for perjury.
On 1/11/66 JON was arrested by the SBIand '
charged with perjlury in connection with his divorce in 1951ifromgg which divorce was obtained
in Rowan County, H.' C. ' ffalsely alleged that he hadbeen separated for two years. Following his arrestj
was released on $2000 bond.
4
[.ilNFIED STA'TS (;. 'ERNMIENT
AMemorandum
-ro 7 DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8) ,AT: 2/15/66
L. SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281)
souL. i .COU,2NTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
: ,INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OjF TE 0ROUPS
'J.A [.a: . .. I(JAN no d"Ifms) .,___,,,i__-__-----------
ReBulet 1/17/66.
In connection withthe pistol which JOIES admitted
he carried on the front seat of his automobile and frequently
carrbs on his person when away from the car, JONES, according
to informants and other individuals, normally carries a .38
caliber snub-nose revolver in a holster which he maintains on
the front seat of his automobile, usually in plain view.
4. This information has also come from other
in(ividuals other than informants stating JONES usually
has a gun in the front seat of his car. There' have been
occmbion vt-ere :..$52 reportedly carries this gun on his
Y ' person, such as Jublic rallies. It is to be noted that under
•Uorth Carolina :lw, a gun lying in full view on the front
seat of an automobile is not considered concealed and, further,
'that there is no permit issued to anyone under North Carolina
law which would permit a hand gun to be carried concealed on the
per.:)r. The only permit required in North Carolina is a permit
to purchase such a weapon which is obtained usually through
ttheClerk of Court or the Sheriff's Office in the county in
which the person resides.
Sis bo 'c that on 1/24/66 t e records
Sof th re-
vea" e .n Lt was iswho
o iknemby-btG .3, who committed suicide on and
SM 0TES came to the Sheriff's Office accompanied by
2 -Bureau RM "
!i: 3 -Charlotte t* ,r
(1-157-1631) FEB 16 1966
CFW:rac
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CE-157-281
.a j red thisermit accordi
.Oe three persons sininr the ermit as references
were
Undoubtedly, JONES has obtained previous permits
to buy pistols, which is the onily thing that is required
to obtain a pistol in North Carolina, and it is normally a
routine procedure. The only possibility of getting JO M "
arrested on carrying a concealed weapon would be to have
an informant furnish information as to the exact time that
:.; rJ-E,, has a pistol concealed on his person and, thereafter,
have a search warrant issued by a locAl magistrate and have
'JONES searched and arrested on the charge of carrying a con-
cealed weapon. Of course, this would require an affidavit
by the informant which would probably result in his disclosure,•
and it is not believed that this is feasible .or worthtwile.
.Further, it is general practice in County Court only to fine
..i a person either 25 or $50 for carrying a concealed weapon.
-1 The above information concerning the fact that
f .f. sometimes carries a concealed weapon could be furnished
to the State Bureau of Investigation to determine-whether they
deem it advisable to make efforts to arrest him on a charge
of carrying this concealed weapon. It is noted, however,
ithat the recent arrest of 'JONES oy the SBI on charge of per-
S. jury concerning a false date furnished in an affidavit
$ of divorce action has resulted in several editorials which
! were critical of the SBI in their tactics of harassment of
In view of the above, no action is being recom-
mended in this regard under the Counterintelligence Program
at this time. In the event information is received indicating
, that~.JON is in violation of state or local laws, considera-i !tion Bill be given to requesting Bureau authority to.disseminate
' that information under this program.
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FBI
Date: 3/10/66
Transmit the following in "
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Via AIRTEL r ' .
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI .
k SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281)
SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM -KLAN • \
RACIAL MATTERS (KLAN)
Re Bureau airtel to Atlanta and other offices dated
3/7/66, setting out that the Bureau is comtemplating aprogram
of mailing anonymous communications to individuals who have
been identified as klansmen.
The Charlotte Division can identify by name and
address approximately 1,150 individual klansmen at this time.
GCK/C hw."
1-1
Approved Sent M Per
,' 2 -Special Agent in Charge .
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SAC, Charlotte (157-281) s/66
Director, pBal .(157--8) 1-Ro-
1 -lr. Rosack1 -Mr. Mattin-
COUTERINTELLIGENCB PROGLRAb 2 -Mr. McGuire
O INTERNAL SECURITY
DISIUIPT'IOIT OF HATE Gr.OUPS
(GRANITE CUAERBY CSIAIN LETTER) .kI
c£C1L0L 2/15/66 captioned "Counterintelligence
Program, Internal Security, Disruption of Hate Groups,It-(oe ~ :itrJne)4
United iKln of' America,.Inc., Knights of the Ku Klux Klan,
has bcn'~uccessfuly and publicly disgraced through the r -,
application of counterintelligenco by the Charlotte Ofiice .
"; i "In order to further dirruptldiis, Lnd to diminishI , the rcturgonco ot Klan activity in North Carolina, the
following i uroatu innovation to the anonymuus mailing technique
is being p~cteo td to Charlotte, selected as the pilot office
to prove this technique.
t , lThe chain letter device has been in existence forI ':j ~ years, but is now being applied to countorintellignce for th. ~~ first time. ..
The chain letter set forth in this communication
has c n rlcigned to subtly raise the question in the North Carolina ,
"Klan nembe rnip tixt if Jed-i-GE:fgith the previously- ,
deo~crled p'hy gnI~.g -ad-.not honorably servo.his couqtry ,;
thon how can he honorably serve the Klan.
The mystic nature of this chain letter should appeal
to the superstitious psychology, human greed, and plain concern
for kinsml , found in most Klansmen. These factors nay prove to
be sufficient motivation for Klansmon to continue the chain letter
theoreby providing a Kltr.lti d vehicl for FDI counterintelligelce.
1 -Dirmringan (157-835) *
, -- 1 -Columbi:a (157-151) ,-"
1-- .-Jackson (157-40) ."
-_ 1 -Mobile (157-52) -
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\1 n aAltOjTELETY vEs UNITm
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Letter to SAC, Charlotte
Re: COUNTERINTELLIGE CE PROGRAM
157-9-8
You are authorized to prepare the original and 19
copies of the chain letter quoted in this communication with
appropriate misspbllings.
": The letter should be prepared on inexpensiveicommrcially purchased paper, with the use of an old, Klanotype
r typewriter. ,Mail--theso-lettersQ.theWives-t2t l1nhpens
who are kncwn to have sons itn..the U...S.. mitaryoeryriAqr whbO may
be at odds withi'Jar os:ltobtsogeon oes. The mailings shouldtake place from a North Carolina city, other than Granite Quarry.
The letter should bear no signature or return address.
In the event the selected Klan members continue'the
chain, it is possible that mail.contact will be made with the
majority of the North Carolina Klan membership, with aj resultant coot of only one or two dollars for paper and postage
accruing to the Bureau,.
S.. The ch:ain letter to be utilized is as follows:
"This its a Prayer
4 "Klan Folk with sons in Vietnam truste in the Lord
4 and he will load the way. This prayer was sent to you for good
luc: and the good luck of all our service boys. The original
Sleotter came from Granite Quarry, N.C. You will have good luck
i in 4 days after receiving this copy. This is not a joke, and
you will recdve it by mail. Please do not send money and do not
- keep this copy. Just mail this letter to another North Carolina
Klansman you think needs luck. God hears all the prayers, and our
Ssons need them. Already a U.S. General received $9,000..
"ggt Yif), tbtaa a-tor thtsVisippi recoived $48,945 but
loot his life in an automobile accident because he failed to send
tthis prayer. Dan Burros, our departed friend in the North broke
the chain, six days latter he killed himself. qweover he did
receive $1,500 ho had won. Our own
received cuch a letter in 1957, and in 4 days he and a girlftiond
were spared in a near fatal accident in Ohio. Granite Quarry Folk
think d ka done real well f or a gentleman who was throwed
Letter to SAC, Charlotte . .
Re COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PRtOGrAM157-0-8 :).. " .
out of the Navy becauso he did not want to serve in Korea like
our boys are doing in Vietnam. Dear friend Grady Mar laughed
when lie received the letter, he died in December past by his
own hand. A Klan mother in Raliegh said the prayer, sent it on,
and received a letter from her son who :had run away over.20 years
ago. A shoomaker in New poern did not answer and 9 days latter
a nigger moved in aoxt door to him. So please send this letter
on to a North Carolina Elansman. This must be done within 72
hours after you reecive it. Then just wait and see what happens
on the fourth day. For a bonus in good luck, you can send-coptes
of this lotter to other.Klan Folk who have been down on their
luck.
God Save thd Klan
and Protect us from
the likes of E7$&#?;
Keep the Pureau Informed of tangible rosults in this
effort. Iaformation copies of this letter are furnished ,the
Columbin Jackson, Nobile and Birmingham Offices for their
consideration in the Counterintelligence iF>rogram.
NOTE:
Charlotte .uthorized to stilize chain letter, a
now innovation to the anonymous mailing technique. A Bureau
prepared letter to be mailed by Charlotte to known Klamembers
subtly-referring to fact"hati Gra~d Dragon"" UKA ,N.C.. was
-discharged from military service by reason of bad cobduct. Facts
slanted to- disrupt and'doposeGrn ra0 R W"
letter could possibly reach.themajority'. of' -lan membership
in N.C.--T-6UcessfUl-inN.C., it will be used in other areas
where Klan activity is intensified.
-.I .
(i C) I
FBI'
, Date: 3/18/66 I
ransmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
AIRTEL
a A(Priority)
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI
SAC, CE (157-281)
SUBJECT : COUNTERINTELLIGENCE. PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE ~ROVPS
RE: JAMES ROBERTSON JONES
-: Enclosed for the Bureau is original and one
copy of an article which appeared in the "Salisbury Post,"
a daily Salisbury, N. C., newspaper, in its issue of 3/15/66.
The article is being furnished for information of
SBureau.
3-- Bureau (Enc. 2) (RM)
2 -Charlotte
RLK:GPB
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Approved: Sent M Per 4 -
Special Agent in Charge
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i-' rti l r F rite page, nonle of
i et r u Salisbury, N.
* 0h SBI Agent Jack Richardson
DEFESSE CONTENTION tpresented a certificate of mar-l G on i riage between the defendant and
S: O The Raleigh attorney based Violet Sue Moorhead dated May
his eontentions that the state 25 1949.
hau failed to antish sufficient it wast signed by William H.
evidence to warrant holding Rafftv a U. S. Nhaval chaplain
. Jnne, for futher action by the who per ored the ceremony.
Q y Grand Jury on c!aims: The state contended that
I-That no proof was offered Jones had not been legally sep-
eitat pe James R. Jes li arated from his wife for the
n m C t C irted a divorce in Superior prescribed two years at the
h a" b u heiurt e wa the same James time e tiled for divorce on Jan-
S. Jones on trial today; uary 2., 1951. on the grounds of
ia les R. (Bob Jones ofn b h at there could be num gr- two years separation.
p e Quarry, Grand Dragon s persons named James R. Agent Riphardsn said, under at --6
:e Ku KlI:x Klan in NorthlJnep cross-examination of Chalmers.
in. was orderedliid ona 3Th Joes could nt have he could not swear that the E:ition:
ge lf perjury today folow- cormittd perjury in obtaining James R. Jones listed in the Author:
Sa hearing in Counvy Court -! divorce because no proof was marriage certificate and the itor,
dge James C. Davis found ofiered that he swoe or. a BibleJames R. Jones sitting in Coun-
able cause and set appear- to the contentLs cf affidaits. ty Count were the same person.
ie bond of t~hk2 .for Jones. Jones was charged with per- He admitted be did not know
had been free lunder ls2,at jurv on a warrant j;sued by the if Jones testified in the divorce
since his arrest on the S 1te Bureau of In.esgation in act on in sueriin ourt, at
I ge on Jaouary 11. connectiOn with a di'orce whibch atch on May 7i , aC hg.was
;obable cau,e 'aas found ly he obtained from a granted the divorce. Judge F.. or
.e Davis after a lengthy wife. Violet Sue MoorheaDonald hillips was thhi presid Cui t.cation:--
ing whicl involved a batle Jones. ing jurist at that term submCttn o c: I
,gal wit biweenlthe jrist . PA ED en the question of the iden- Sbitting Offc:
ectling attorney Tom urk* NO' SPARATED 13eing lnvestl qated
defense attorney Lester. V The warrant alleged Jones
liners Jr. of Raleigh. had not been legally separated
lalmers, who appeared for his wife for two years at
at h rings beore the i, time he filed for the divorce.
te Un-Amean Activities Tie charge set forth that
imittee id at the arraign- 34n.- w;, married to Violet Sute
:it of Te Klan leader last Moorhead in San Diego, Calif.,
.inpt of Congress in;t-12519, as alleged in the affi-
, tried numerous nou-C!aavit for dore
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!:.
t.. i o n m H r s he d dice of individuals" ad m ione
-Cour' and the Jones in the num-not know Jones' age then o u. o r i h did rere- hata court aould be-
eir2"gal papers which werenow but she did remember th Waggoner said he did repre- that a outshould a
introduced into evidence, BurkeWaggoner obtained the divor sevn haing and hat the Judge Davissaid the co
asked for a:brief adjournmentfor the James R. Jones in court vrae hearing an that .. Judge Davis said the court
to all other witnesses for theand that he had recently been James R. Jones in court was was not a rdber stamp, had
stal. oh: discharged from service: in the the same James R. Jones. not been and would not be.
lie ... U.tt s S. Navy. He said he did not recall if Ohlmaers then injected he did
le asked the former E thel Waggoner was called as a Jones swore on the Bible during not intend to insinuate the court
Ia. Trxler, eand for1. Ea e in erss fo the stae and this:the divorce hearing but called was a rubber stamp and that
, a Tc al attone, Mbe cal.d brounght obj2ctions from Chal- the attention of Chalmers to the he was not making any such in-
, a la a e y be ca ers on the contention it mighti fact that such is the regular sinuations against Judge Davis
..r the state., be divulging relationships be-' procedure. or Proseeuting Attorney Burke.
Under examinationll by Buke,tween attorne and client. Under cross examination, he Jones had been held under a
"rs. Hdonbarrir examined the Judge Davis and Burke said it was the usual procedure $2000 bond since his arrest on
various documen in eviden ce r ointrd out no questions would for the person seeking a divorce the charge in January and hal-
and recalled she wvasd the notar he asked which would bring to testify in the action when mers asked that this be reduced.
public who witneses d the sign- ahout this breach of canons in tried. He also admitted it was He reminded JudgeDavis that
S ing by James R. Jo:es. law and that all poprieties ithe first time he had been called Jones was being held under only
She was then asked by thewould be observed. as a witness involving a client a $0 bond on an indictment 0
prosecuting attorney if hat Burke added he just wanted he had previously represnted contempt of Congressed he did
James R. Jones was present.to ask vWageoner "one or two Obalmers, in his summation Judge Davis remarked he did
.She answered in the aifirnatiesmle questions." - -to Judge Davis. contended the not think "you can run Bob
himand. was then asked to ide udgify e s alloed Wag state 'had not tied its case to- Jones out of Rowan County, at
" hims. on Judgl take the s and and he gether to warrant probable least for long" and set the bail
SMrs. lionbarrier then p: inteder on t identif he legI pa- cause, that one of the first re- at .ai the $2,000 bondto the lan leader, seated next rs which were in evidence. quisites of a preliminary ear Bur said e
to Chalmers. lie pointed out to Chalmers that umg is to find if a come has should stand since it is causing
Under cross -examinatio all th paprs in evidence were been committed as alleged in no hardship on ones, that it
Mrs. Honbarrier said she di matters of puBuice record and is the warrant was a signed bond. s owever,
not recall if Jones placed hi!not informatio between an at- During his nremarks to Judge he voiced no strenuoar obec-
hand on the Bible and swore t torney ad client. d Davis, he touched upon intimi- tions to the lesser bond.
ithe contents contained in th Chi alres also objec ed toe T e next istep in te case will
divorce affidavits. She said ..'mers ao be for District Solicitor Zeb divorce affdavmts. Sa said : a< Waa al .. Yaggoner bcig heard on the. Mtorris of Concord to prepare
would not swear that Jones di that the papers quesbill o indimentagainst. James R. Jonea bil of indictment against
but that he " dfolo de the reg Jones on the perjury charge
lar procedures" in his actions. and submit it to the hRowan
SChalmers then directed a Counuy Grand Jury. .. Unseries of questions to Mrs. Hon- The Grand Jury in its actions
Sbarrier relatin to the age of can either return a true bill or
Jones at that time, his present a no true bill.
age, how she c eL recall t is If the former is returned
particular eL'tnt, ad how .iones will face trial in Superior
many other people had so Court. If the latter is followed
to her on documents in recent the he will be freed of the
days. rcharge after action of the. IrandJ Calmes _tn . Grand
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OSA GEN. REO. NO.
UNITED STATES GO ,\MENT
Memorandum
TO DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-3) DATE: 3/23/66
.F I I AC;- CINCINNATI .(157-643) (RUC)
SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM .
iUi " INTERNAL SECURITY
DIS RU 01ITTON OrTE GROUPS
Re Cincinnati letter to Bureau 12/28/65.
n 17/66
xdvised that a reche
o_ t Me rLecovUs regatfinl the arrest of
were passengers in the vehicle
r nisied his address as
iDate: January 24, 1966
.: Deput
;ad;ised hat h could not identify te names
Se stated he could locate no record in his U
departmeut for these irdividuals.
dvised that
he was nt positive but he believed that did have
a reputation for running around with men in her younger days.
r. .r-- IAPM hi l- rtment had no record on either
. cand added that was unknowrn to /,
him,
S,-Bured (R')
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CI 157-643
Date: Janut
At: Ilillsboro Ohio
By
advised that
-0oth were unknown to him.
At: Ililisboro Ohio - < .. v"r
both adv4 sd L were unknown
to them.
UAC-, no further investigation being conducted .
on this matter.
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1 -Mr Martin
1 -Mr. McGuire
' SAC, Charlotte (157-281) 4/" B
Director, FBI-(157-9-8)
COUNTERIhCNTLLIG NCN PROGRAM
IN1TERNAL SECURITY
DICSRUPTION OF.ILTE GROUPS
(UKA CHARTER)
S'eCharlotta letter 1/2G/G6, captioned'"Counterintelligence Program, Internal Security, Disruption
of H/ate Groups."
As you are aware, tho rUaited K..las-of -Amer ric,-na.Knigits of the Ku Klux Klan, is 'tTibLlargest Kla--rganization
in the United States. Under the Counterintelligence Program,I desire that every effort be expended to cause the UKA to ,
come under the close examination of the responsibleauthoritis of the several states who wittingly or unwittingly
host the UICA.
.:perience hnr established that a definitive blow / .
in the disruption of this organizrtion must be delivered via
c :istng lauws of the several states, the authority of theS;c:ecutive branch of the several states and prevailing Fedora4l
S ------ tatuto.
SO:i 5/31/35, the "Charlotte News," a newspaper of
-oneral circulation, Charlotte, North Carolina, announced that
i,..the Secretary of State of the State of North Carolina and
S b6ther officials wrce examining the statuo of the UKA inllorth Carolina whiich organization does not have a
North Carolina charter or certificate of authority to do
'- -business or to act as a non-profit corporation in that State.
S Accdordiug to this article, the USA's failure to so comply
could lead to a $500 fine and compliance with the law.
SiThe "Raleigh Times," a newspaper of general
circulation, Raleigh, North Carolina, carried a similar
article if its 5/31/35 edition, which revealed that neither
-the North Carolina branch of the UKA nor the parent corporation
S---- in Alabama has obtained or applied for a certificate of
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2 -Birmi ian (17-335)
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Letter to SAC, Charlottp
RE: COUINT'EINTELLIGENcE PROGRAM
157-9-8 :
authority to do business or conduct activities in theStata of North Carolina. The Secretary of State submitted
a letter to the headquarters of the UKA in Alabamaoutlining the requirements for a foreign corporation. Asof 5/31/65, UKA headquarters had not responded to thatunotification. The article infers that the main issue involvedis whether or not the Alabama corporation, in this instance,the UKA, is actually conducting business in the State ofNorth Carolina. The article alleges that in the past at least'% two other Klan organizations, both Georgia corporations,domI-ticated in North Carolina, passed out of existence, afterhaving failed to file required revenue reports and were placedon the North Carolina list of suspended corporations for afive-year period.
To be catablished is the contention.that the UKAdraws its strength as a non-profit corporation from the .existing charter granted to the UKA in Fulton County.J'uperior Court by the State of Georgia which describes thatorganizat.on as fraternal, eleemosynary, social and charitable.Thic chrtor also specifically grants the UKA the right toimpo::. its corporation on other states.
A revie. of existing corporate income tax reportsfiled by -the UKa has rovealod that the UKA, considers itselfnot liable. for.-payrent.:of Federal income taxes duo to the
fact that it--is a charitable organization.
Nlovoeber, 1935, issue of the "Atlanta" magazine,San offici.l monthly publication of the Atlanta Chamber ofCommerco contain an extensive article regarding theZ u Klux Klan and reveals, in effect, that in 1947, GovernorEllic Arna!l the State of Georgia, demonstratedintestinal fortitude when he ordered the Attorney General
of the State to move on the Klan. :The State of Georgiarovoked the Klan charter on the grounds that rather thanfraternal and oleemosynary objectives, the Klan had as itspursuits, flogging, murder, broach of peace and personalprofiteer;g for its leaders.
. IIf, through countorintelligonce, pressures can beiapplioed in :. ophisticated manner to bring about the revocation.
pof the oniting U:A charter in Atlanta, Georgia, it is quite
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Letter to SAC, Charlotte
RE: COUNTERIVNT'LLIGENCE PROGRAM -
157-9-8
possTble that the atmosphere of 1944 can be recreated, whichporiod witnessed the demise of the then existing Klanas a result of the levying of $700,000 in tax claimsagainst the Klan. "2
Charlotte, through established sources, determinethe present status of the effort being made by the State of.. North Carclina to exaraine the legality of the UKA operationin that State., Also submit counterintolligence proposalsindicating the mana r in which you will insure that theNorth Carolina exaination of the UIKA status is a currentand conitinued topic of the news media in your territory.
Atlanta and Birmingham should also submitsimilar counterintolligence proposals designed to create.. -pressures r:hich will lead to the revocation of the UKA
:i charter issued nt Atlanta, Georgia.
STko no ciunterintelligenco action in this matter,othcr than.outlinedin this communication, without priorSDcrvau aut!ority.
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UNITED STATES Gt (.NMENT "-Memorandum
To DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8) DATE: 4/18/66
SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281)
SUBJECT: ' COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
i DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
Re Charlotte letter, 1/26/66.
This communication sets forth the status of
captioned matter in the Charlotte Division as of 4/15/66.
I. POTENTIAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION
Referenced letter to Bureau advised that considera-
tion had been given to possible disruptive action in connectionwith the Widows Penevolent Fund, an insurance program being
pushed by J. RUOrJNES, Grand Dragon of United Klans ofAmerica, Inc., Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (UKA) in North
Carolina in the event JONES was able to make this Fund opera-,tive. /
* Since submission of referenced letter, this Fund
has been put into effect by the Klan inasmuch as JONES was
able to interest 1,000 Klansmen in joining. Information has
been received that 2 or 3 Klansmen who were members of the
Fund have died and that JONES has paid the surviving widow of
each $999.95 as agreed.
It is believed that in the future it will be possible
to take some type of counterintelligence action against JONESin connection with his administration of the money collected
for this Fund. For example, as it is presently understood, the. beneficiaries are entitled to receive the $999.95 only if theKlan member who is a member of this Fund was a paid up member
in good standing at the time of his death. It can be foreseen
' that there will be questions raised about the good standing
of some of the members who may die and it is more than likely
that JONF. will renege or will attempt to renege on some of "
'" his obligations in this connection,
S2 -Charlotte 1 0 C"
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CE 157-281
When information of this nature is received from
informants indicating that JONES is not living upto This' ;.
obligations under this Fund, it is believed that some type
of letter can be mailed to Klan members throughout :thect:;: .
state pointing out JONES' deficiencies. It is thought that
this will have a great effect on the membership:as a;whole
and on the participating members of the Fund specifically.
However, until such time as this type of information.
is received, no effective program can be undertaken:to discredit
JONES. . .:
As the Charlotte Office has pointed out previously
in referenced letter and other letters under this;caption,.--
there continues to be a great deal of opposition to the :manner
in which J. R. JONES is handling Klan finances. This presents
a good opportunity to discredit JONES and to disrupt the Klan
in North Carolina. Every effort will be expended to seize
on opportunities as they present themselves in this regard
and a program has already been negotiated through informants
as discussed in the following section of this letter. -
II. PENDING COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION
S, In referenced letter the Bureau was advised that
k informants who are in a position to do so have been instructed
to talk out against JONES' failure to account for funds and
his failure to carry out the mandate of Klan leaders of the
state in setting up an office and utilizing the services of.a
full tine secretary.
a meet-
ing was held in uram, oth Caro ina, on ch was
...i. !i attended by representatives from 7 laverns. Many o +
:;.,.:. these representatives were the top leaders of these Unitsi..-::--S.t .this meeting those present aired rmany grievances
;....,i:(, .:against JONES which were principall his'failure .to account: .
for Klan finances, failure to set office staffed by a".-
S:-,,secretaryu ; his fallure .to person l aontct-nits-and hiseh
._failurep to disseminate to-the )Literatui' As_
I: -: .promised, No specific results d t .this meeting.*.:;
l:-:However,_:the seeds of- dissention werewbichundoubtedly:will have some etect either on:thegel.ramembership or
1-8',- :r-l bringing JONES Into:line with the thinklng of the Klan
leaders.leade of t U
At the Duranmeet tait wa decided that another
meeting would be held A inco, . i.C. on 4/10/66.Trha s
s.eeting was hld; bw rel ,the results of the meeting are
S not fully know inasmuchs 4i nformants who attended haveao
had an opportunity to rePo
'.: bri-nIn connection with orts to discredit JOBS andi
cause his .removl as Grand Dragon, 't oollowing consequences
should be considered: : o . o 4 .i -
S"umw gh continuous pressureupon JONES by the Klan :
Sembersbhip keUnay adopt an honest administration of han "-
.. disseminate L e cUnits more KlaSitteratuired a nd n eeral
beco~me a.bitd-tp, gahzeir. athis event,it to entirlpossible that -hemoney which is collected willbe used mores
S:- efficiently andhe lan ay become more ffeictive .thas -t.:
.--..~br;: o c oause the removal of JONES .could ike wse result
n the replacement-.o JONES by an r indivdual who. would be .
teri administrator which could o lisoreult in a: more.ft tive laneorganmization withi this te
r tould a ppea thatthe logicl action to takeSa. o cause JONh removal-but to continue 'sniping athl
S a es i'through informants and other means in an tte
w dthe Klan. off balanc d to keep the membership of
n ; backing JONES 100. --
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In connection with the attempts to discredit JONES,
1by letter dated 3/11/66, captioned, "Counterintelligence/ Program, Internal Security, Disruption of Hate"Groups l ,(Granite Quarry Chain Letter) the Bureau furnished. Charlottea chain letter with instructions that this letter be. mailedto the wives of 20 Klansmen who have sons in the service orwho are at odds with J. R. JONES. The Charlotte Office wasselected as the pilot office for this technique.
The chain letters were prepared as directed by theBureau and were mailed to 20 logical individuals throughout Sthe state of North Carolina. In an effort to "kill. two 'birds with one stone" some of these letters were mailed fromthe state of Virginia and some:were Railed from the state ofSouth Carolina, for the following reasons:
_ the past
hs indicated an interest in becoming Gra D o
through
as issued ab" charter to a Klavern in North Carolina. It was thought .that .by mailing some of these letters from Virginia and SouthCarnlin '" rift could be established between
-" The full impact of the chain letters is not knownand these results will be reported to the Bureau at a latert & time when the results are all in and have been studied.However, at the present time, it would appear thatthese letters-_are at least causing some effect.
l advised that J. R. JONES is .aware that these letters have been circulated and acco d n
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1 1 1of GRADYMd"ARS, former Grand Klaliff of UKA
in North Carolina. JONES explained that he had arr ved
at this conclusion because of comments made by
.and due to the feeling that she may have playe :.-:
the-death of GRADY MARS, also by the fact that it had been
determined that GRADY.. MARS had contac
,-ho-is not aware that this chain letter
originated witn te FBI stated that this letter is bad for.
r the Klan and makes Klan membersthink about things which are.
better left not thought about. ..
As indicated above, the full effects of the chain
letter are not yet known. An analysis will be made upon
receipt of t1 .informant reports concernihg this matter
and the Bureau will be advised separately.
III. TANGIBLE RESULTS
VGince submission of referenced letter there -havei been no specific tangible results of the counterintelligence . oprogram in this office.ff
It is believed, however, that the action which
has been initiated since submission of referenced letter
is the beginning of a movement within the Klan which possiblySwill culminate with the removal of J. R. JONES as Grand Dragon
or his refoamation.
As the Bureau was advised in referenced letter on
January 11, 1966, JONES was arrested by the State Bureau of
Investigation (SBI) for perjury in connection with his
divorce in 1951 in which he falsely alleged he had been
separated for two years.
According to an article which appeared in the
SMarch-5, 1966, issue of the "Salisbury Post", a daily news-
paper published at Salisbury, N. C., on 3/15/66, JONES was.:
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, ordered held for trial on a charge of Perjury after probable
-cause was found. .JONES was released on $200 bond. The trialdate has not been set.
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UNITED STATES GC ;NMiENT
Memorandum ./ Cl..
To : Mr .-C. Sullivan )ATE: April 27, 1s966
--D- Mr. DeLoah /L " .V
O n1 -y-Mr. Mohr ow.. --
o.. .Baumgardner 1 -Mr. Wick aGndy
1 M -r. Sullivan .
suBJcT: COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 -Mr. Baumgardner ./S
INTERNAL SECURITY -Mr. HerirgtoA
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS 1 -Mr. McGuire -,, r
(GRANITE QUARRY CHAIN LETTER) I\\l vl
The Bureau-approved counterintelligence technique,
the "Granite Quarry Chain Letter;' was originated and
developed by the Counterintelligence Unit, Internal Security
Section. This chain letter was designed to provide the
+ Bureau with a Klan paid vehicle for the anonymous distribution
: of disruptive information among Klan members in the State of
North Carolina so as todiscredit the United Klans of America,
Inc., Ku Klux Klan, and the Grand Dragon of North Carolina.
Per Bureau instructions the chain letter was
anonymously mailed to selected Klan members by the Charlotte
Office.
Although the full impact of the use of this technique
s not v known. it is noted that
_-_ ___ ________as advised that J. R. Jones, Grand
Dragon, United Kians ot America, Inc., North Carolina, is
Svaware that the chai letter is circulating throughout the State;
of North Cnrolina.
as no idea who pre-
a. n Ictter, has state hat the chain letter,
adversely affected the Klan in North Carolina, and is causing
Klan members to direct their thinking towards subject-matter
which they did nit previously consider .
It is evident that :t s counterintelligence technique
is effictive, and far-reaching.
157-9-8 -A ' - am
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S ----Meprandum from Baumgardner to Sullivan
RE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM-
Now that
is suspected of having prepared the chain er, we are
utilizing the anonymous distribution of the Klan Joke Book,
a roved by the Director, to conclusively establish that
is attempting to dethrone J. R. Jones, Grand Dragon,
Nor t arolina.
ACTION:
The above has been submitted for informational
purposes.
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SAC, Charlotto (157-201i)8/17/6
.rector, FDI (157-9-8)
1- Mr. Herington
" "i 1 -Mr. Martin
COUNTEEINTELLIGCE PRl.OGRAM 1 -Mr. McGuire
' i 'T NtAL SE'CUR ITY -r.
DISRUPTICK OF HATE GoOUPS
(JAuS RIO3TIESOIO JONCS)
Encloaed hercewth for the Charlotte Office are
100 copicst of a satirical cartoon depicting the bigamous
marricge, e:xtran rital escapadcn, mi'suseo of Klan pfids
and propecnaity for high living of James R.oberts~oznP nes ,Graul Dragon, United Klans of America, Inc. (UKA), Stateof North Carolina.
A copy of the enclosed cartoon is oeing
furnished to the Li ' lnGham Office for information purposes i
and to the Rictrond Office in connection with the action
indecated belo ,
C.hrlottv, in connection with your intensification",
;of Ja..xs . .oert,,on; Jo cs, will .+nonymously mail the 1
o ~cnclose c:rtuca to tclczted Klanson in North Carolina,a .d -n uro that Jo.ac, is included in your anonymous die-
Str±bution. . -
" o Ei h ulc:+ ndi. Gi11ail one copy of this cartoon ..
a " froz within the tat ct n irnia rreerb1v fraon an
ar.', frc :ontc,. byr
" - Ual., state of i .rti:,:a, to Gor rvi.. l ton peia
1izzrc, C the s:.. organization at 't ialoosa, Alabama.
.The anuncus distribution of this cartoon should
b e? ,.r2ass Jocs. iThe artist's authentication in the lower
y t -nsi c"or of:' the cartoon is a cat fichs ie of
o:- .C .c ..+sa, :1 tora ones. in ahe even Jones
doc. nt L:au-u for the circulation of this
cartowin .tlt-n, ru',:. ;.tuy,"the single mailing oa t
--- tate of Vir,:iia *ay produce the impression that
is the origiluator of the cartoon.
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R6 COUNTERINTELLIGMERE PR00GRAM
15-9-8
Tho Charlotte and Richmond Offices will be
furnished in the near future, additional disruptive-type
material fcr v.nonynous distribution. The objective of
this build-up is to eventually definitely establish that:
Korn-ogty is the originator of the anonymous material and
is attempting to disrupt Jones forreasons of self-interest.
Chrlolta and Richmond immediately handle the
anozymous d.stribution of this cartodn and keep the Bureau
advised ol taGiblo results noted.
XnZurn that tnaxium protection is afforded to
BIt1 intco-st in th is vattcr.
NOTE :
lemorandum F.J. .Baumgardner to Mr. W.C. Sullivan,
4/20/G6, as approyPdtby. 4hoDirectorr for preparation and
ancymcous di'tributLion of the Jamss Robertson Jones cartoon.
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FROM : J. Baumgardnr I -Mr. Mohr Ho- ..
r 1 -Mr. Callahan
C_ 1 -Mr. Sullivan
SUBJECT: COUNTERINTEL.Q E.PROGRAM 1 -Mr. Baum gardr .'
INTERNAL SECURITY 1 -Mr. Dunphy
DISRUPTION OF.HAT'.GROUPS.. 1 -Mr. Heringto
(JAMES ROBERTSONLJONES) 1 -Mr. McGuire
James Robertson Jones, Grand Dragon, Realm. of
North Carolina United Klans of America, Inc., Kjnighso
the Ku Klux Klan, has been the object&=~rof intensifie
counterintelligence activity. i (tnif , i
The attached satirical cartoon, prepared by the-UP
Exhibits Section, depicts Jones' bigamous marriage, extra-VI
marital escapades, misuse of Klan funds, and propensity
for high living. The finished original of 'this cartoon
has the artist's authentication in the lowcr right-handcorner Tli aacanit'nfih symbOllc
The anonymous circulation of this cartoon among
:Klan- supporters and opponents of Jones should ridicule Jones
and cause discontent within the United Klans of America of
North Carolina.
RECOMYEINDATIONS: g"2b /cV .
1. That approval be granted for Exhibits Section
to place this cartoon in a final form, and cause 150
copies of sane to be printed. '...
EXMS AY I ,1K
2. That approval be granted to furnish the 150
"opiS of the above-mentioned cartoon to the Charlotte
Office for anonymous mailing to selected Klan members.
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UNITED STATES C NMENT
Memorandum
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8) DATE: 5/19/66
Fo : iSAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281)
SUBJECT COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
-INTERNAL SECURITY
t1 CRDISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS ,
(IKA CHARTER)
ReBulet 4/8/66,
By letter dated 9/10/65, captioned, "UKA, INC.,
KKKK, aka.; RM (KLAN)," the Bureau was furnished full details
concerning the issuance of .a Certificate of Authority to the
UKA by the State of North Carolina on 7/7/65. This certi-
ficate allows the UKA to operate as a foreign corporation within
North Carolina and is based on the incorporation of UKA in the
State of Georgia.
An article which appeared in the 5/5/66 issue of /
the "News and Observer,"' a daily newspaper published at
Raleigh, N. C., revealed that MALCOLM SEAWELL, Chairman of
an anti-Klan committe appointed by North Carolina Governor
DAN K. MOORE, stated he would attempt to build a case on
which the North Carolina Secretary of State THAD EURE could '
revoke the Klan's corporate character.
SEAWELL stated he would ask the Governor's Law and
Order Committee to present data to EURE which could lead
to the revocation of.the Klan's certificate to do business
Sin this state.
The article continued that SEAWELL on 4/30/66
had implied criticism of EURE by stating that the Klan.
should never have been domesticated in North Carolina.
EURE had replied that he had simply done his duty in forcing
the Klan to obtain a charter to do business in the state
' and that he had'no information on which to base any revocation.
He said he would be willing to appraise any evidence and take
actio as may be warranted.9
, L .- .Bureau (RM) REC
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1 Birmingham (Info)(157-835)(RM) MAY 20 16.
2 -Charlotte (157-281)
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Raleigh, N. C., advised the North
Carolina 5tate narr which was issued to the UKA, Inc.,
KKKK, is currently the subject of much newspaper publicity.
and State consideration. Recently Mr. MALCOLM SEAWELL,
Chairman of the Governor's Board on Law and Order, has made
several public statements indicating the Secretary of State's
Office under Mr. THAD EURE should not have issued a charter
to this group since it is evident it is not a charitable organi-
zation and is a political organization.
said one of the purposes of the Law and
* Order Board is to collect information concerning the KKKK
in North Carolina and the SBI su lies fomation to that
The press releases which SEAWELL has recently made
have placed Mr. EURE in an embarrassing situation, since
he issued the charter within the legal bounds of his office
and has received no prior information indicating the KKKK
charter should be questioned or revoked. He therefore
responded to the press releases by advising the news agencies
the charter had been legally granted and inferring he did not
appreciate SEAWELL's making statements concerning the
issuance of the charter without first conferring with him
and furnishing him any information available to SEAWELL which
pertained to the charter.
Consequently, at this time the relations between
SEAWELL and the Secretary of State's Office are somewhat
strained. However, said that SEAWELL's purpose is
to have the charter revoked and any further definite plans
he may have for this are unknown to
feels that Governor MOORE is displeased
with the methods which SEAWELL has used and the effect these
methods have had on the office of the Secretary of State,
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and he believes that SEAWELL will be requested to resign
from the Board in the near future.
He feels, however, that with or without SEAWELL
the State of North Carolina will continue its inquiry into
the KKKK and.the propriety of its charter, and if legally
F. permissible, the charter will be revoked.i_
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(The above information was furnished the Bureau and
-interesLed offices by airtel,dated 5/11/66, captioned, "UKA,
INC., KIKK; RM (KLAN)."
On 5/11/66, the issued the Raleigh "News and
' :Observer"carried an article which revealed that North
Carolina corporation laws spell out seven grounds for revoking
a corporate charter. Five of the grounds concern administrative
matters such as the filing of required data, etc. The other
". two deal with aspects such as willful misrepresentation in
theapplication and exceeding authority conferred on corpora-
tions.
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This article revealed that in the recent.complaint
filed in March, 1966, in Robeson County, N. C., seeking to
block the Klan from holding a'public rally at Maxton, the
Klan was described as being engaged in a course of conduct in
contravention of the principles set forth inits application
for Certificate of Authority. Among other things, the
complaint stated that the Klan advocates white supremacy,
hatred of non-whites and makes inflammatory statements
against the private, public and civil rights of the citizens
of North Carolina. The complaint further stated that the Klan
is a secret, political and pari-military organization and has
engaged in acts of violence in North Carolina.
In view of the comments of concerning
the political aspirations of MALCOLM SEAWELL and in view of
the controversy between SEAWELL and EURE, it is believed
inadvisable that either SEAWELL or EURE be contacted concerning
this matter.
T"Jc r-rprwndcpe that c ontact ba made and maintained
,keeping abreast of action being taken byitke State to re
the charter of UKA. In this r ard it is requested that
authorit be granted to advise
It appears at least for the present time that the
examination of the Klan's rporate status in North Carolina
will be a continued topic f news media in the. area.
The Charlotte Office'will continue to follow
this matter closely.
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1- Mr. DeLoach
1-r.1 Sullivan
Air l 1 -Mr. Baumgardner
1 -Mr. Herington
.A 1 -Mr. McGuire
To: SApCjartr (157-281)
From: DircBtor, FDI (157-9-8) -.
' COUNTERINTLLIGSSCE PxOGRAM
INTEUUNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTICON OF TILE GiLCFPS
(UNITnD KLAnS OF .tERICA CHARTER)
E: CElot 5/10/G .
.: anti contact with
o purpooo or ra on ,
bein W, n by , Stato of North Carolina to revoke the
Unitfci Knlas of tericz, Inc., Certificato of Authority in thatstat , .& .
' " rrar, yopu .ro ,also authorizod to confidentially
r gggggggggggggnt'tY ift sJap o .rorioaJic.,tas
SIti.ilo ftl p corktrite minutes asirouired by the
U.N!UN V
In corg. gundorstands that the FBI interest
.. 3i t ' b rlvnc .Carlotto also insure that
.C.O the B=rtcu currently informed of tangible results
noted in tais mattcr.
S- ; n.r i' hm, (1.57-C35)
S .. .--- -NOTE:
-Eo .ebmorandum F.J. Baumgardner to Mr. W.C. Sullivan,
-: ..- sam caption', dated 6/6/66, prepared by JFM:bjr:tj
.;rJFM bjlru (10)
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iaty 1fL ' TELETYP I UNIT O
SA9, Charlotte (157-281) ...5/20/66 .
Di octor, Fr (167-9-8) PERISONAL ATTETION
-.Mr. Herington
CCOUNTEINTELLIGENCE MOGRCI- 1 -Mr. Martin
114TET'NAL SECURITY 1 -r. McGuire
DISRUPTfION OF HATE GROUPS.
(KLAN JOSE BOOK) ..:
n closed horovith for the information of
recipient offices, to the exclusion of Richmond, is a
copy of a u~rcau-aprroved Klan joke book entitled
"United e.ov;ns of A erica, Inc., KaW.'" Also enclosed
for the Zichmond Of ice are 60 copies of the same
*i .production.
S Thoenwlosd joike book has been designed to
embzrrass tho tUnitt~d.Klans. of America, Inc., and its
loa"ership.--' -} .
*: 9' rc o croato the impression
.in th- or :ina or of the
rr- aLhe b o1 ai! cthor anonymous mailings dire ted
.gainst Jaer 1oCbe rt Jones ,,es and Robert Marvi -olton,
spectiffly th G-and Dragon, S8tatfoef NorthZCrolina
nd Imprial Wizard of the United Klans of morica, .Inc.
Enclosure -
1 -Atlant:i (157-0 6) (Et.) (Personal Attention)
; -Balti: r ro (157-805) (Enc.) (Personal Attention)
1 -Dirminhiza (15-835) (Enc.) (Personal Attention)S 1.- Colub:in (157-151) (rac.) (Personal Attention)
1 -JacIson (157-040) (Enc.) (Personal Attention) :I MAY 2 19 8
1 -Jlacl:scnvi.lo (157-813) (Enc.) (Personal Attention)
1 -Kncxville (157-301) (Enc.) (Personal Attention)
1 -Littlo Rock (1,57-201) (Enc.) (Porsonal Attention)
1 -L -mphis (157-i76) (Enc.) (Personal Attention) /
S1 -Mii4Ei (157-1114) (Ece.) (Porsonal Attention)
La-1' -iMobile (157-582) (Lnc.) (Pofsonal Attention)
--. 1 -~Now Or±lar.s (157-432(8.) (Enc.) (Personal Attention)
"1---l Norfoik (Enc.) (Personal Attention)
S2 -Richmo,id (150-8,46) (Ecs. 60) (Peoroonal Attention)
1tI -Savaainah (15030) (Enc.) (Personal Attention)
"i-- 1 -Tampa (15r-1559) (Enc.) (Personal Attention)
. SEE NOTE M0E 2
S•JFM: Imm (23) ,
a ATL TELETYPE UNIT
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Letter to SAC, Charlotte
-..Re: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
15to-8
-In order to authenticate this counterintelligence
build-up, the Charlotte Office will roview the Klan joke
book and furnish to the Richmond Office by 6/1/66, the aames
and addresses of 59 Klansmen in the State of North Carolina,
including James Robertson Jones, to whom the joke book can
be anonymously mailed. .
Upon receipt of advice from Charlotte, Richmond
will anonymously mail the joke book to the selected
North Carolina Klansmon. Include in your distribution one
copy for r>bert LHarvin Shelton, Tuscalroosa, Alabama. Insure
that po distributlcn is made to Virginia members of the
United 1lanz, of America, Inc.
The anonymous mailir must take place from a
Virginia lo-al- frccuented by Utilize commercially
purchased cnvolops in this mrailing and insure that FBI
interest in this matter is afforded maximum protection.
AAn -.ep the Durcau. informed of tangible results
noted.
NOTE:
, lemorandum F.J. Baumgardner to Mr. W.C. Sullivan
4/20/6G, a:proved by the Director, authorized the preparti&n
-and anonymous distribution of the Klaff-~jok"-book..
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UNITED STATES GC ( .NMENT .
Memorandum
To : DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8) DATE: 5/24/66
SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281)(P)
SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
(KLAN JOKE BOOK)
ReBulet 5/20/66.
There is being furnished the Bureau and Richmond
one copy each of a list containing the names and addresses
of 59 Klansmen in North Carolina, including J. R. JONES,
Grand Dragon.
All of the individuals selected for the mailing j
of this joke book are from the Raleigh, Dunn and New Bern
areas. The selection was made from these areas inasmuch as
C resides and was formerly a member of the Klan at
Raleigh; he organized the klavern at Dunn and spent considerable
time in the New Bern area while a Klansman in North Carolina./
Richmond is requested to mail the copies of the ;
joke book to the individuals"named on the enclosed list,
as well as to ROBERT M jSHELTON at Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as
instructed in referenced Bureau letter.
r 2.- Bureau (Enc. 1 RM) AL ".44.. /
2 -Richmond (Ena. (RM) (157-846)
2 -Charlotte
CFW:mjh- -
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
FOIPA DELETED PAGE INFORMATION SHEET
Sage(s) withheld entirely at this location in the file. One or more of the following statements, where
.ndicated. explain this deletion.
Deleted under exemption(ls) b 7 . with no segregable
' material available for release to you.
O Information pertained only to a third party with no reference to you or the subject of your request.
_ Information pertained only to a third party. Your name is listed in the title only.
OI [ Document(s) originating with the following government agencyf ies)
.was/were forwarded to them for direct response to you.
Page(s) referred for consultation to the following government agencvlies);
as the information originated with them. You will
be advised of availabilit.y upon return of the material to the FBI.
Page(s) withheld for the following reason's:
O For your information:
SThe following number is to be used for reference regarding these pages:
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SAC, Charlotte (157-281) 5/26/66
rI 17-9) 1 -Mr. Heringtonirector, FBI (157-9-0) 1 Mr. McGuire 4•1 -Mr. McGuire
COuUTERINTELLIGENCE PRGRAM
INTENAL SECURIITY
DISr.UI'ION OF HATE GOUPS
(TUE NATIONAL CO'JIITTEE FOR
DOS STIC TRAnQUILITY)
I tRBule t 5/12/0;.
For your information
in .orth Carolian, directed a letter o e
ho Uqu..r ror with the request that any information
concernin "The Nlational Committeo for Domestic
Tranquility" or any address regarding the headquarters
of same 3 Lurriched to him.
This letter ats written on white writing
Y:X'.r.iblid hi -. 0 tilr'tlr :seal with the
na;ue irinted therein.
C/ Duau iLn .ce0 contain no information
iduontifiabule wit
11Th3e DIrau rc3sponse to this corrospondence
-v;, i. eoffect, rz positive statement that the FBI
recs.rds are strictly confidential, however, the FBI
li: h: never investi o-ated The National- Cosmittoo for
Du:stic Trrquility.
,ou are reruestod to advise the Bureau if
.HMMM--,,zc a re-ipicnt of the first National
i-C:,u... ittoC efor Dozae:stic Tranquility bulletin and if our
.rcords contain any information concerning
Tahe ;o action other than that specifically
cutlined. in thi, co n:unication.
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m, -- IL ROOMs W TELETYPE UNIT Eli
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SDate: 5/17/66
Transmit the following inTransmi the olw(Type in plaintext or code)
Via RTELVia (priority) -I
T : DIRECTOR,FBI
FR M SAC, CHARLOT'TE (157-281)
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRA.
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
Insofar as is known, no decision was reached at this
meeting and the matter is still pendi*' Me. - /< tI' -nflr .
'3 ureau (RaM) D-ll / 7
F '" 4 Charlotte \' ..
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1 K 157-230 . MAY 19 1966
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CFIfW:mjh
(7)
_ved: Sent M Per2>Special Agent in Charge
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Dote:
Transmit the folowing in (Type in plaintext or code)
Via ----- (Ptriorty)
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r- r at.o n was given to RICHARDSON in this-
regard. o -'
In connection with the eu h 8.,istructios
regarding an attempt 'to remove J. R.ONES as Grand Dragon,
it is believed that his trial for'perjury would be of .
considerable importance in destroying his image among
Klansmen and potential Klansmen. For this reason, the Bureau
is requested to authorize the Charlotte Office to contact
h Bureau is also reques
fauori-o te cariotte Office to notify the SBI if the
names of any Klansen appear on the list of prospective
SSj urors.
As the Bureau is aware, has been
completely cooperative with the Bureau. e appears at
practically all of the National Academy classes as a
speaker. If authority is granted by the Bureau, this
matter will be handled on a confidential basis with
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.4 1 -Mr DeLoach
irtol 1 -Mr. Mohr.
1 -W., Wick
1 -Mr. Sullivan
To: SAC, Charlotto (157-281) 1 -Mr. Baumgardner
a1 -Mr.. Herington
From: Director, Jif 157-9-8) t 1 -Mr. Martin
1 -Mr. McGuire
COUNT~RINTEJ.ELL 4 -- OGRAM -:: ,
ITERNAL SECURITY PERSONAL ATTENTION
12lflUPTION OF ILTE GEOUPS.
(JAIfES RODEIRTScO JONEGS)
RoCEairtel dated 5/17/66."
Yr:ji are aith1orizcd to iwmrdiatob
SDiscreetly indicate to that the
r- secut ion of Jones will be highly discrcditing to the Klan
,c:;cralliy rrnd to Jonos' leadership specifically. Endeavor to
.nvcy to ;.;:uch action would be highly desirable from
" itco vi.c:!L.1 SnJ-ato of l;orth Carolina but avoid any
implicaZtion thfat the Durcau is pressing for prosecution by
SLato- authoritifjs.
: :You are also authorized to notify the North Carolina
Siato LBureau of Invostigation of the names of any Klausmen who
.,h lt ppear on the list of prospective-jurors in the Jones case.
Yoi are instructed to insure that maximum protection
is; ufiordcd ihe 113UI interest in this matter and insure that
Andorno und(rstands this.
_ { . In the event that Jones is prosecuted and convicted,
you must insure that this occasion is utilized to strengthen
your informant coverage within the leadership of the United
tiluns of Amrrica, Inc., North Carolina.
.oolI p the Bureau currently informed of all tangible
, .. rcult notp d.
NOiTE:
Sco tzemoranduq FJ. Baumgardner to Mr. WC. Sullivan,
___ dated 5/24/GG, prepared by JFM:pjn, same caption.
,, M:pju:l (11)
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U'JNI'IEI STATE'S ( .'MENT wo
Mlemorandum dMCar --
TO V. W ..Sulliv4 DATE: May 2 , 1966 1s
1 -Mr. DeLoach T o.Ro-'l y r I M r .9ohr o l m e s
FROM .J. BaumgardnerMr. Mohr
1 -Mr. Wick
.1 -Mr. Sullivan
SUBJECT': '- COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 -Mr. Baumgardner
INTERNAL SECURITY 1 -Mr. Herington
DISRUPTION OF IATE GROUPS 1 -Mr. Martin
(JAMES ROBERTSON JONES) 1 -Mr. McGuire
James Robertson-Jones, Grand Dragon, United Klans
of America, Inc., Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, North.-Carolina
Realm, is the leader of the largest and most powerful State-
Klan organization in the United States. That we desire to
effect Jones' removal from his Klan-leadership position is
an established objective. ';
Information developed by the Charlotte Office
and also in the possession of the North Carolina State
Bureau of Investigation, has established that Jones committed
perjury with reference to--ir-current marriage, in that. he
fraudulently stated that he had been divorced from a first
wife for the required two-year period, prior to his current
marriage. As a result of this fraudulent statement, Jones
was arrested by North Carolina authorities and is currently
out on bond awiaiting trial on perjury charges.
has advised that on May 9, 1966 t e
iAttorney Gencral's Office of the State of North Carolina,
held a confrce it
SIn the event that Jones is prosecuted, the
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation desires the
Charlotte Office to advise whether or not klansmen .appear
on th jury list which would try Jones .y
157-9-8 REC- 79 -
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J C:pJnI
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Memorandum to Mr. W.C. Sullivan
-- 'Re: 'COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM.
157 -8
The Charlotte Office ha authorit ,to
Scont
in entions of Jones. At the same time, Charlotte recommends
that ve furnish, on a highly confidential basis, the names of
any Kliansmen who appear on the.listot prospectiv jurors i
the Jones case to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
t u .ecom letel cooperative
wx the Bureau.
and at e ce assures
that regarU he FBI interest in this matter
as strictly confidential.
As the above action could result in extensive
disruption not only to Jones but also to the United Klans
of America, Inc., State of North Carolina, we concur with the
recommendations of the Charlotte Office.
RECOMMENDATION:
I That the attached airtel be approved and forwardedJto Charlotte.
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OtlUNJAL ORM NO. 10
GlA Ir I i l c 1 01-1.6
UNITED STATES ( QNMENT
Aemorandum
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8) DATE: 5/27/66
.Ro : SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281) (P)
SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
(THE NATIONAL COMMI1TTEE FOR (
DOMESTIC TRALNQUILITY) i
t .ReBulet 5/26/66.
t ,The National Committee for Domestic Tranquility
letters received as enclosures with Bulet dated 4/20/66,
were mailed from Charlotte on 4/27/66. Rather than mail these
i I letters to individual Klan members, it was felt that the
letters would be more widely read and more effective if mailed
to individual Klaverns. Each letter was addressed to the
"President" and the Klavern cover.name was used.
One of the letters was mailed to the president of4' the Pender County Improvement Association, Post Office Box
35, Currie, North Carolina, which is the cover name and mailing
.addkess of Atkinaon Klavern 25 of UKA, Inc., KKKK, located atSAtkinson, North Carolina.
:io letters .were sent to other Klaverns in Pender or
Sampson Counties since no other Kaverns are known to exist in
t. .those counties at the present time. At one time there was
a Klavern at Clinton, North Carolina, in Sampson County, which .
became defunct.
The files of the Charlotte Office reflect the
following information:
' ! wspaper, contacted
4 L. ice pind avisWe y ad been conducting ..
6- Bureau (PT) / •
2 -Charlotte " .
CFw:lrf .14 MAY 311966
B7 3& .S. Savings Bonds Regularly on tdayrol Saviigrlan
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c siderable inquiries about the Klan for a series of rticles.
* th plan to write. They advised they had inforination!'nbern.iin.
a umber of individuals who were supposed to be members of the
Klan: Among those nanmed was f Pender
County, Nirth Carolina, who was said to be organizer inlthat
i area."
oni| Pebraav 2, 1965
advised thae.. :'
The official 1966 Highway Map of North Carolina shows
that Ivanhoe, North Carolina, is situated to the extreme ,
southern 'edge of Sampson County near the Pender County Line..
Ivanhoe' appears to be about ten miles from Atkinson, where the
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P4 der County Klavern is situated about ten miles from I
Hatrells, North Carolina, and about thirty miles from Clinton,
North Carolina.'
.r:i the information set forth in reBulet, it appears
tha of the Atkinson Klavern, and
qb was the recipient of the letter mailed to the Pender County ;
Improvement Association on April 27, 1966, by:the Charlotte
Office.
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Date: 5/25/66
Transmit the fOlowing in (Type in pi-nte x or code-
A BITSLVia (Priority) .I"- ---
To DIREUTO, El
tlSACi CFtiLOTTE (157-2u1)
SUB JECT; CLOUNTEKINTELLIGEUCE .PROGRAIMI
ITr E ;AL SEC CU' I.:TY
IzRUPTI-O1 OF HIATE GROUPS- '
J. R. JOIES
Be Charlotte airtel to the Bureau, 5/17/66" ;
further advised that the State of
Northii Carolina had alloted $50,000 to investigate Klan
activity in North Carolina. -"'' 4
and unless advised to the
contrary by 5 30, o, the harlotte Office will furnish
to the SBI any information concerning Klan members of any
of the members of the jury panel.
:': Bureau (157-9-8) E26
2 -Charlotte (157-281) ., -R
1 -Charlotte (157-1631)V R; ...
WH:g 4 MA2'
.Apprbveo: Sent 1"' i
Special Agent in Charge
6/2/66 e
Ail tel 1 -Mr. Wick
1 -Mr. Herington
1 -Mr. McGuire
To: SAC, Choarlotte (157-281)1 REG 2$Fr o:!Jir tctor, FBI (137-9-8) -q
f / COUNTlERINTELLIGENCE PiIOGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF lATEI G!:OUPS
(JA1mitS ;Ltnt:i3soIN JCNES) .
fRcCEairtel G/25/GG and Buairtel 5/26/66.
As Jamei:: .obertson Jones will be tried in
Superior Court, : lowm:n County, Salisbury, North Carolina, on
or about 6/1/06, in connection with a perjury charge, you
are .nstructcd to keep the Dureau currently informed, via
teletype, co any &izu. iicant public developments in the
Jon:s' c:ne- va2ich cnn be made ovailable to Bureau
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