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WHITE HATE GROUPS
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DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8)
-SAC, CRARLOTTE (157-281)
COETERTMI.TGENCE pnoanu
INTERNAL SECURITY
--DIS8RUKPrIO
ReBulet, 9/29/66.
Careful consideration has been given to the
suggestions set forth in reBulet with regard to
,counterintelligence action in the South Rowan glavern.
In proposing that Klan members wear female
attire for the purpose of luring Negroes into a trap, the
members of the South Rowan Klavern clearly indicated they
Sare not "shrinking violets" but are eager to, and feelcapable of, engaging Negroes in physical combat. TheseQKlasamse did not indicate a "desire" to wear female clothingbut indicated a necessity for doing so in order to accomplish
their objectives.
The Bureau's observations as net forth in ReBulet
have been discussed with Agents familiar with Klan activitiesthroughout the state and with the Agents who are directly
responsible for the investigation of the South Rowan Klavernand its members. All concur that the members of thisklavern do not in any way, either in appearance or demeanor,fit the qualifications usually associated with homosexuals
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or transvestites. Any attempt to so label publicly such a
group would beg belief of the recipients of the information.
There are no state statutes dealing directly with
tranavestism; however, Section 14-12.7 of the General
Statutes of North Carolina states in effect that no person
or persons over sixteen shall, while wearing a mask, hood,
or device where the person's face or voice is disguised so
71i as to conceal the identity of the wearer, appear on any
lane, walkway, alley, street, road, highway, or other
public way in the state.
The use of this statute possibly could be
employed by state authorities in the event the Klan
members actually disguise themselves in women's clothing
and take the action they have discussed. However, the
suggestion to don female attire was only in the form of a
proposal, and no information has been received indicatingthat any action has been instituted to carry out this plan.
1 In the event any information is received that
members plan to or have engaged in such activities, it is
believed local authorities should be furnished the details
as a possible violation of Section 14-12.7. Authorization
to advise local authorities is requested of the Bureau.
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EMS: A UU flavera has considered wearing foals attire i WIM Carolina In reference to possible acts of vielence. We askedChrlotte to develop a couuterintelligence proposal regarding tL Mattr and Carlotte doe not believe tipat a uccessful of ftfl 90011A be adsft to ridicule the Klan in tki 6qtter. We feel Tast SE zIte ridiculing the flax to be developead.c: ie Rcord. ifarotte informat cove to s, uon recipt of advice fro Charlotte,"a
Pared ad submitted to Crime Records for handl-1 ., General Statutes, North Carolina, state. iOr persons evr 16 whle wearing a asko ,Persons*fc or OtI disgusdo PE .to'.
HAM HOM NOTE CONTXNUD PGE 2.
letter to SAC, Charlotte
m COUNTINlTELKLIGENCE PROGRAM
caeal the identity of the wearer may appear on any lane,walkway, alley, street, road, highway or other public way inthe state.
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TO : DIRCTO, FBI (157-9-~) DATE: 10/25/66
SAC, '-gBIWCA T (157-281)
SUBJECr: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
ReBulet to Richmond, 10/6/66.
The non- rosec umary report dated 5/25/65
re ped by SA at Charlotte concerningconta or on shoing that he was born inor ~ arolina and apparently has worked in North Carolina
L. all his adult life. This r
a emp oyment during these periods was set forth.
S" 34 iA copy of the 5/25/65 report concerninhas been furnished the RichmondOffice previously.
There is no information available indicating thathas ever worked or resided outside the State of
r on of his recent occupationas Aw t the time of hisfir own emp oyment in was only 19 years of age.
Asn l96i a n reBulet, during the years 1959,
1960, and 1961 ailed to file Fede ncome taxreturns. During the iod 1959 to 1i I reportedlywas employed at the
It would appear that a y be vulnerableto some type of proceedings for his ilure to file tax.returns during these years. The Statute of Limitations -may bar prosecution from a criminal standpoint for the years1959 and possibly 1960; however, some type of civil proceedingV might be possible.
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l ifafherance of the counterintelligence programagainst if the Richmond Office desires and theBureau agrees, he Charlotte Office will, at Raleigh, N. C.:
t h e employment of
during the period 1957 to 1962an e e a ncome from that employment.
(2) Will determine ifl i iled NorthCarolina State income tax returns for these years.
No additional action is being taken by the CharlotteOffice pending a request by the Richmond Office and approval
of the Bureau.
With regard to the income tax returns offor the years 1962, 1963, and 1964 furnished with reBulet,the Charlotte Office is in possession atno inormationindicating that the income claimed by during thoseyears is not correct. The 1964 return is supported by aW-2 form from his employer. While investigation might beproductive of information which would show that theinformation supplied by on these returns isinaccurate, it is believed that this is a function ofInternal Revenue Service and should be pursued by thatagency rather than the Bureau.
If, however, the Richmond Officen l s4 theBureau approves, contact will be made withemployers for the years 1962 and 1963 as shown on his tax
returns for the purpose of determinng his actual incomefrom those companies.
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WU. receipt of aic md' advice L thi atter,further directis will be givre to the Charlotte tisethe tara.
Charlette, ta n -additsonal setote is this tterntil you are In receipt of spesific trasm Istret s.
Te omats and analysis set frth a reltwe appreciated.
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Richmond and Charlotte have reviewed ncertified
Further consideration
v* -a is of same upoa receipt of il 'sop eaditios. We hope that our attentiontas speas ibilities might produce workable proposadl aic Federal and state tax authorities to examine
Sfinancial status closely.
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As requested in referenced Norfolk letter to-Charlotte on 10/25/66,envelopes addressed to the Ameri c Oil
'" b contained a copy of the letter mentioned in referenced Norfolk.-.letter were mailed at Raleigh, N. C.
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DIRECTOR, FBI (137-9-8)
COUNTERINTlIGENC ARGR AV C CHA L T -28l)
INTERNAL-18GURTY--
DISRUPTION OF --LAT-.ROUP- --
(JAMES ROBERTSW JONES)
ReBuairtel, 10/6/66.
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-.advised the proper person to make a determinationconcerning possible violationo uance
On 10/19/66, advised that there areno domestic "fraternal groups au horized or licensed in
the State of North Carolina and, therefore, the Commission'3 has had limited experience with this type of group. Hestated, however, In his opinion if a fraternal group paysin excess of $500 to beneficiaries under an insuranceprogram being administered by that group, the fraternalN organization must quallfy for a license and adhere torequirements of the Insurance Commission, such asn thesubmission of an annual report, the approval of rates andapproval of forms used. Also, the group must submit toinspection. He advised that failure to do so would be aviolation of the general insurance laws.
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stated that the State Attorney
±" General's office would be required to make a finaldetermination as to whether insurance laws are actuallybeing violated. He suggested that ful lrningI any possible violation be furnished to who
thereafter can initiate an investigation an discuss thematter with the Attorney General's staff.
stated in his opinion a fraternal4 group which pays in excess of $500 to beneficiaries will
\p be required to adhere to the insurance laws and failureto do so would be a violation.
In view of this, the Charlotte fc ndsthat a blind memorandum be furnished to bycover letter. In the blind memorandum, acls ava illiconcerning the Widows Benevolent Fund, the insuranceprogra being operated by J. R. JONES, would be set forth.
The proposed cover letter is as follows:
orth Carolfitirate Insurance Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina
i Dear
There are being furnished you herewith twocopies of a memorandum containing informationregarding the Widows Benevolent Fund, an insuranceprogram being operated by JAMES ROBERTSON JONES,Grand Dragoa of United glans of America, Inc.,anights of the Ku Kn Ilan, in North Carolinawith headquarters at Granite Quarry, North Carolina.The United Ilans of America, Inc., Knights of theSgKlux Klan, with national office at Tuscaloosa,
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Alabama, is incorporated in the State of Georgiaand is chartered in the State of North Carolina.
On October 19 1966 thi
discussed with
w sugges ed tat
Sa be furnished you in view of thepossible violation of state insurance laws.
The sources referred to in the memorandumhave furnished reliable information in the past.
This information is being a~rAskhd you on
a confidential basis in connection with your
official responsibilities.
If you intend to take any action concerning
this matter, the facts should be established by
separate investigation as this Bureau will be
unable to produce informants to testify at anynecessary hearing.
Very truly yours,
Robert M. Murphy
Special Agent in Charge
SThe proposed blind memorandum is as follows:
On January 24, 1966, a source advised that theWidows Benevolent Fund would go into effect the
following month. Upon the death of a member of
United Klans of America, Inc., Knights of the Ku
Klux Klan (UKA), who has contributed $5 to thisS fund, his widow will receive from the fund $999.95
Snd J. 3. JONES, Grand Dragon of UKA, will include
a nickel to make it an even $1,000.
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On February 1, 1966, another source advisedthat at a meeting of a klavern of UfA on
January 25, 1966, a letter to all ilansmen from
J. R. JONES was read in which it was stated that1. 1,000 members had signed up for the Klan
insurance and it would go into effect on
February 1, 1966, at 12 midnight.
A third source advised that in a letterto all Klansmen from J. R. JONES dated March 1,1966, JONES advised that the Widows Benevolent
Fund had started on February 1, 1966.
Subsequently, several sources reported
that the following named members of the WidowsBenevolent Fund had died and their beneficiaries
had been paid from this fund:
Name of Member Location Approximate Date Beneficiary
of Death
Charlotte March 4, 1966
Norlina March, 1966
Goldsboro March 31, 1966 Not kown
Pittaboro April, 1966 Not known
11Y' 1 Roxboro April, 1966
Grifton May, 1966 Not knows
Thomasville May, 1966 Not know
Durham August, 1966 Not know.
Asheboro September, 1966 Not known
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Following the death of etch member of thisfund, an assessment of $1 is levied against the
members of the fund. In a letter from J. R.JONES to all Elansmen dated May 16, 1966, it wasstated that if a member dies and his assessmenthas not been sent to the state office, thebeneficiary will not be paid.
Bureau approval is requested to eare and endthe cover letter and blind memorandum t
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Follow this atter closely and keep the urs Sble results noted. To. should remai i a poititlesubmt necessary follow-up ecommdatn ns in this mtter.
WWI 'the Grand Droa, UKA, North Carolina, operates theW Sw's Benevolent lund, a life insurance program. Charlottewas authr to deterine throuh established sours
lasrance the Elan insurance was n co ormity h statelaws. Indicated that the program may not be incooa ort insurance laws and suggested that theInformation regarding subject be furnished to W my/ ivestigate sam. Charlotte requested authorl otrii a, blinad memorandum with a cover letter to We do netbelieve that this information should be l von a ti Thesme objective my be accomplished by orally advisiWA in North Carolina is the strongest point of UU p.If the North Carolina Insurance Commission determines that theI-WA ife insurance program is contrary to state law and inlve
Sa element of scandal, a significant and possibly prosecutive .pressure my be brought to bear on the WIE in North Carolina.
We are carefully following this situation for tollrecmendatios and C assures that contact with _ bbpen ad will continue to be on a strictly confidenT basis.
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TO: DIR/ TOr, rI (157--s)
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INTERNAL SECURITY
(KK AIR FORCE)
ReBulet, 10/20/66.
There are being furnished the Bureau herewith
eight copies of an LEM captioned, "UKA, Inc., EEnn ,"
containing information regarding the use of airplanes by
the UKA in North Carolina.
7'. m entioned in I EN s
turnishe otfrnation to A
Copies of the LHN are being disseminated locally
to military intelligence and Secret Service.
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AT NEW BERN, N. C.
1 Willmaintain contact wit] *-
2. Will furnishany pertinent information receiv
to the Bureau by LHM.
.a 'reas (Enc. 8Charlotte (2 -157-281) (1 -157-230)
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U ITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF J{JSTICE
U 4DER L UIEAU OF INVESTIG. ION
A R l-p.w p Charlotte, North Carolina
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October 26, 1966
UNITED IANS OF AMERICA, INC.
KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN
According to an article which appeared in thef IOctober 11, 1966, issue of the "News and Observer," a dailyI: newspaper published at Raleigh, North Carolina, "Anairplane trailing a banner emblazoned 'KKK-1' flew backand forth over Raleigh and the State Fairground Monday.The four-K symbol is used by the United Klans of America,Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. The numeral one was said todesignate the first airplane.in the 'KKX Air Force.'Normally, a permit from the Federal Aviation Agency isrequired for low-flying airplanes pulling banners. The FFAhere said it had granted no such permit to the Ku KluxKlan,"
advised that Province#1 of Unite liin of America, Inc., Knights of the Ku KluxKlan (UKA), rented a Cessna 170 owned and operated byStancel Flying Service, Washington, North Carolina, to pulla banner bearing the initials "UKA, Inc., KXKK" during theweek of October 10 -15, 1966, while the State Fair wasbeing held at Raleigh, North Carolina.
In addition to the xaove dvised that on
I it was decided that the Klan members in Provce#1 will support Dr. John Eastfor Congress in the November,1966, election. Dr. East is a professor of politicalscience at East Carolina College, Greenville, North Carolina,and is running against the incumbent representative, WalterJones.
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS NEITHER
RECOMMENDATIONS NOR CONCLUSIONS OF
THE FBI. IT IS THE PROPERTY OF THEFBI AND IS LOANED TO YOUR AGENCY;.IT AND ITS CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BEDISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE YOUR AGENCY.
NCWSURV
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UNITED lANS OF AMERICA, INC.
KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN
At this meeting it was proposed that Stancel Flying
Service be hired to pull a banner behind an at laneA su r a this electi owns ai ows
irplane and another Kansman ron Elizabeth City, North
Carolina, has access to an airplane. Both of these
,. airplanes will be utilized in pulling banners supporting East.
-£ It was discussed that these airplanes will be used the week
prior to the election.
i; O satated that no final determination was made
a '4 regarding the use of these three airplanes.
A characterization of UKA is attached as anappendix to this memorandum.
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1 APPENDIX
UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA, INC.
KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN (UKA)
Records of Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia,reflect that this Klan organization was granted a corporatecharter on February 21, 1961, at Atlanta, Georgia, under thename United Klans, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan of America, Inc.
A source advised on February 27, 1961, that UnitedKlans was formed as a result of a split in U. S. Klans, Knightsof the Ku Klux Klan. Inc. According to the source, the splitresulted from a leadership dispute and United Klans has thesame aims and objectives as the parent group. These are thepromotion of Americanism, white supremacy, and segregation ofthe races.
The first source and a second source advised inJuly, 1961, that United Klans, Knights of the Ku Klux Klanof America, Inc., merged with Alabama Knights, Knights of theKu Klux Klan. The merged organization established headquartersin Suite 401, Alston Building, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Theorganization is directed by ROBERT SHELTON, Imperial Wizard,and is the dominant Klan group in the South, with units inseveral southern states.
Second source advised that at a meeting in Prattville,Alabama, on October 22, 1961, the U. S. Klans, Knights of theKu Klux Klan, merged with the United Klans of America, Inc.,Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.
Third source advised on May 25, 1966, that the UKA iscurrently an active organization, with Klaverns in severalstates. This source said that ROBERT M. SHELTON is the ImperialWizard of this organization and was elected to this position onSeptember 5, 1964, at a National Klonvocation in Birmingham,Alabama. Source stated that during April, 1966, the nationaloffice was moved from Suite 401, Alston Building, Tuscaloosa,Alabama, to the carport of SHELTON's residence, #18 Lake Sherwood,Star Route, Northport, Alabama, which space he had convertedinto a room.
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UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA, INC.
KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN (NORTH CAROLINA)
(UKA)
On August 17, 1964, a source advised that the North
Carolina organization of United Klans of America, Inc., Knights
of the Ku Klux Klan, became affiliated with the national
organization of the same group in the spring of 1961. The
State Headquarters was at the residence of North Carolina Grand
I. Dragon JAMES ROBERTSON JONES, Granite 4uarry, North Carolina,
-who is subordinate to the national organization with headquarters
in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
The organization in North Carolina has the same aims
and objectives as the parent group; that is, advocacy of
segregation of the races and white supremacy.
On August 17, 1966, the same source advised that the
status, leadership, and affiliation of the North Carolina organi-
zation have not changed. The State Headquarters is still located
at Granite Quarry, North Carolina, but is no longer maintained
at the residence of Grand Dragon JAMES ROBERTSON JONES.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
se;Pm.ag ., Charlotte, North Carolina
tNz October 26, 1966
Title UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA, INC.KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX ELAN
Character
Reference Memorandum at Charlotte, North
Carolina, dated October 26, 1966,captioned as above.
All sources (except any listed below) whose identities are concealed in referenced communication have furnished reliableinformation in the past.
Tis doce ., coatson no *tbr rocommondatlon8 not eonclualon. of tho FBI. It I, the property of .ho FBI and is loosed to your € ncy; It and it. contents wre not to be distributed outsdeyour agecy.
/ UNITELSTATES GOVERNMENT
,Memorandum
TO DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8) DATE: 11/1/66
FRoSAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281)
SUBJECT: 0COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
ISR1UnIN OF 2BATE GROUPS
ReBulets 9/29/66 and 10/19/66.
Charlotte airtel, 10/14/66.
The situation relative to the activities of membersof the South Rowan Klavern has again been thoroughly analyzedby this office. It appears that the action proposed by someof the members of this Klavern in donning female attire anddriving through a Negro Section of town is very similar toaction taken by many of the major police departments intheir efforts to apprehend deviates, purse snatchers, etc.
To publicize such proposed action would tend to make"heroes" of the Klan rather than discredit the organization
in the eyes of the local public. The fact that there is a
group willing and able to take steps to prevent the molestation
of white women by Negroes would be heartily endorsed by most
if not all of the white population.
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Due to the large number of members who usually attend
these meetings and who would be aware of this proposed action,
it is believed that the informant will not be directly
jeopardized by publicity given ,to this matter; however the
following possible results should be considered.
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stated that they were
well aware of the fact that there is an informant of the
FBI in the South Rowan Unit.
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In the event national publicity is given to this
situation, members of the South Rowan Klavern more than
likely will institute more stringent security measures,
The Charlotte Office remains of the opinion that
publicity given to the proposed action by members of this
Klavern will not accomplish any beneficial results, but
possibly could stimulate Klan growth in the area and also
result in the loss of an informant.
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TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8)
FROM: SAC, RICHMoND (157-846) -P-
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY -DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
Re Bureau airtel 11/4/66, and Charlotte
letter 10/25/66.
Based on information in re Charlotte letter, it
would appear that develment o igation suggested
in that letter a 1957 -1962 may beuseful in t erance o the Counterintelligence Program
agains
Richmond agrees it is the responsibility of theInternal Revenue Service to determine if erred infiling his income tax returns in 1962-1.963 However, tothat nformation regarding a possible violation by
in this connection is developed and may later beuSd in captioned program, the Bureau s requested to approve
a check be made by Charlotte of employers for theyears 1962 and 1963 to determine Ts acual income. If a
discrepancy is noted from tnis review, the Bureau is requestedto authorize Charlotte to contact appropriate Internal Revenue
Service officials to advise.the latter of this discrepancy.
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2 Charlotte (157-281)(R)
2 -Richmond
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1 -..L. Martia1 -t. Icoui.
Mr. it-MI-N w.
eI.Slet W10S/, Imrens letter I1/4/V , aditretl It/1o/vo.
m 3eey efret to seestam tueeltonL and malary earm od m tlo per
To ae alsa reqeo t to adse the traua it
man bave t s l tia.b sowee wh is Is a eltieto dtemsm t h, ever nled M Da brois.to h om ThTm k aitimesal act i
othe a mpecieally remrtod.
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st" 03 use, traOd ..
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Areview km bees md at rem, and it is apparettha Yu hveavailable Substantial informtioen n statier
+:-- -*10 mIght rwad lp be Sti! ued ha ecinestiem with the natetaligac flgr diec aist Mam aotlity.
Since. 3t2has bee law establie that Moth Carol
qaa atawhe state, ta ponow ibge~inatiwacS slateo 1a -~ete~ed tstngit appearn that pom Cay ornateinsusgpasotbIwtle shOuld be redlrectfl at this tir.On .o
sed s Northeng alga.ia subiamt fl e
tun t aPS " sp-etLa so .er ateilsseoe stet,. a anLStnb ftU Iy 7. -r
R f ~l.t. sma gri that tn mebertsi 1aAlthoughn 1 Obr otte a M qflteriat~~llsgfmc. B .omt f te
b aedtt ha s amproble !a that WAg Ifva.-is a eealterat lc.cat whr t ta
.m.., deatest, we int caitalIze em tS vast imfersttait ~l~gi~~rea fasiaveutigatlane. Thin mattes'py, A owed lull.1 aad additional rocomeadatiernmad besed
FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-84) 0
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Date: 12/5/64
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TD DIRECTORI, BI1 (157-9-l1)
SAC, CHA wrrLO (157- 81)
vrr ERIW TWLLIGENCI PROGRAMiwrmu ancoxnsR
DISRUPTIONOF RATE GROUPSS(RATIoNAL CouITTII FO DoAsTIC TRANQUILITY)
ReBulet, 11/5l/l .
The Charlotte Office has so iavestigative objectionto the issace of the proposed letter set forth in relet.
As the Bureau is aware, several Elan officer inWorth t iamlp have is th at expressed opposition to the
handlings of funds rand Dr leadersr' thi u are
It is believed that mailing a copy of the peoposedletter to these three individuals would result is morebeaefit to the Bureau than a rass nailing inasmuch s theseare the individuals who it is believed would be receptive tothe taformation set forth in the proposed letter.
Sis the opinion of this office that the statusof id not be jeopardised through the mailing of•) 'thi letter to these three iadividuals.
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1 -Birmingham (157-8635) (Into) (Ra)
1 Wew Orleans (157-2836)(Ilo) (R) X-8 1s DE 6-8. Charlott
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CE 187-281
If the Bureau agrees, the letter should be seat tothe individuals named above at the following addresses:
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FD-36 (Rev. S-22-64)
FBI
Date: 12/6/66
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TO DracroR. raI (157-9-8)
SAC, CSRLOYTr (157-281) (P)
SUBJCUCONTR I LII EC PROGfL/
AI PICALOF BATE GROUPS
(JAMES ROBERTSON JOsrsT t
leBuairtal 10/31/66.
North Carolina State Inurance a as on, Rle gh, ..,
was contacted a made aware of the facts concernin theWidow's Benevolent Fund e insurance program o
* hts of the En Klu Elan A) in
W ari Carolina. o Asblind memo included in Charlotte airtel dated 10/24/66, wasturnished
was advised that it he intended to
I take any action concerning this matter, the facts msst beestablished by separate investigation, as the 2I sourceswill not be available for any necessary hearigs. He wasadvised that the P l's interest in this matt cannot be
made known and that the information was being furnished to hisas there may be a violation of State insurance laws.
tated he undeogands the situation fully.ie stated he will have or wth
He q1ia "!:A FQo m
Bureau (3M)
3 -Charlotte ( -157-281)
(N' -157-230) 1 DEC 7 1966
M Df91968 'M Sent
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ad Insurance, before initiating any investigationand that the ultimate decisio as to whether an investigationwill be conducted is up to
sa appreciative of the information furnished' " and advised he would keep the Charlotte Office advised of thestatus of this situation.
The Bureau will be advised of pertinent developments.
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FD-35 (P.. 5122-64)
F BI
Date: 22/13/66
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Via ATI=
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DIRTOR, BI (157-9-8)
src, CaNALOEs (157-281)
SUBJECTs < fTELLIGRICB PROGRAM
INT.SAL SECURITY
He Bureau letter to Charlotte, no copy toMIan 12/1/66.
1 3-1 She abranch store in Raleigh, ..
asi, .i advised all records of
lrned. etc.. were .Dt at the hose office
and each payroll check was forvatid to the ran orre,
208 South VnsLngton St., Raleigh, N. C., from the homeoffice in Florida.
' For the informati
tion has reflected the failed o file-Federal
Income ax Returns during the years 1959, 1960 and 1961.
It Is not presently known if subject has filed North
Income Tax Returns. It would appear thatW my be vulnerable to some type of proceedings
0o * P failu to file tax returns for those years.
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ReBulet authorized Charlotte to verit theformer t the
and to mae every efortto identi ormer position and salary earned
during the pe d of time in question.
SFor the information of the Bureu, it is thepolicy and practice of the Income Tax Division of theNorth Carolina Detl t of Revenue, Raleigh, N. C.,directed only to trnish the Bureau theinformaton er or not an individual did in fact filea Worth Carolina Income Tax Form for a specific year. Itis their policy not to furnish specific informationconcerni North Carolina tax
j posible at formation de concerningthe N. C. returns could be gotten through the localRaleigh, N. C., office of the Internal Revenue Service.
MIAMI
AT MIAMI PLA,
Vll at theverifZ employmen17-1962 and identify r e position
0 and salary earned during those years.
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Miami is requested to advise the Bureau, Richmondand Charlotte of the results of their investigation.
Charlotte will take no additional actionconcerning the North Carolina State Income Tax Returnsuntil advised to do so.
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antl failed to fille deral income tax rturn Is -S1960, and 1901, w viii be t a position to pseta stres case to the Internal neveane service andpr tthat Service to intensity an itvetigation onif course such a rM t of the Internal reveans U owill depict a leader La violence.
Charlotte submit your recomendations to theSnureamn in this matter and tak ae no action otbher than
Sspecifically requested vithout prior Burea authority.
Miami handle verification of formeremployment prompt y.
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phah 'AU dislay an..' brean winh OCa~ms
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.URfED STATES GO INMENT
Memorandum
To : DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8) DATE: 12/28/66
S: sAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281)
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE
& Re Bureau letter to Charlotte 12/8/66.
An analysis of counterintelligence programs and needs
in North Carolina has been made and the following comments
' are submitted:
The primary aims of such a program are considered to
be twofold: (1) Cutting down the membership and (2) Curtailing
violent activities and views of the organization.
It is considered that reduction of the over-all
membership can be most effective if it can be accomplished
through reduction in the number of new members coming in.
Whether a new member continues to be active or not after he
S has once joined, the organization still has the $10 initial
fee, and on an average, about $3 in beginning dues. These
." -- funds help both the local, state, and national organization
93 -- to continue strong and with these funds at their disposal
to use as they see fit. It has been observed that in all units
there is a substantial dropout rate among persons who have
joined, for various reasons including lack of interest, general
disillusionment with the type of members, and dissatisfaction
that there is no worthwhile program- or in some cases, with
the fact that there is less "action" than the new members
had expected.
It has been observed that in most units there
continues to be a "hard core" of devoted members who stay on
..) in spite of almost anything that can happen.
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The great difficult, of course, is in findr ome
way to discourage propetive memers from applying and
joining. In the majority of cases Charlotte does not learn
through its informants the fact that an applicant has applied
until his application has been brought up for discussion,
and generally, for a vote in a Klavern meeting.
After that has taken place, the only thing remaining
is for the person to be brought in, usually at the next
meeting. In many cases, of course informants are unable to
obtain the name or sufficient identifying information about
an applicant when he is being discussed and often do not
learn his identity until he has attended a number of meetings.
In those instances where an informant obtains
adequate information about a prospective new member in
advance of his initiation, it is generally in a situation where
the informant is the only one, or one of only a very few,
who are in a position to have this information. For an
interview or contact by Agents to be had with the prospective
member at this stage, would in most cases expose the informant.
Some of the recommendations later in this letter are aimed
at reducing the number of new applications.
Charlotte has found tht-interyiews with Klan
members are, at least to imit causing
some of the les d members to dro out. It is a so
believed, though there is no tangible way of establishing
a real measure of this, that interviews tend to hold down on
violence which might otherwise be conducted by particular
members, simply because they know that their Klan membership
is known. In the program of preparing Non-Prosecutive Summary
Reports on individual Klan members, Charlotta olln the
practice of interviewing the individiET henever
osible. This serves the threeM purpose of getting
backround information directly from the person himself and
thus saves investigative time; making him aware that the FBI
is aware of him and possibly retarding violent activities;
and in somecases, has resulted in developing of informants.
Agents are under instructions to bear in mind at all times
during such interviews the possibility of making an informant
out of the individual interviewed. Interviews with Klan
members will continue.
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Charlotte has not found that harassing typeinterviews are effective in reducing Klan membership,particularly among those individuals who are "hard core"members and those who might resort to violence.
As an example of the situation concerningharassment type interviews, from November, 1965, untilapproximately April, 1966, Charlotte had a special squad of
as high as 30 Agents cond intensive investigation
" Much of tee or urng this timecons s e ervews with all known Klansmen in theCharlotte Klavern and the then newly formed Mount HollyKlavern and in the case of persons considered "hard core",Agents repeated interviews with them, many of them at theirplaces of employment.
In practically all instances the "hard core"individuals are still Klan members. The Charlotte and MountHolly Klaverns continue in existence and continue to take
in new members. In addition, since the spring of 1966 newKlaverns have been formed in the nearby towns of Belmontand Stanley as off-shods from the Charlotte and Mount HollyKlave rns .
As a part of the effort to reduce membership,attacks on the leaders and on the organization as a whole willbe continued, but with the underlying thought that these aremerely steps in cutting down the membership, and that removalof a particular leader is not an end in itself, unless, ofcourse, he is considered a particularly dangerous individualor one who is particu ffective izing. Charlotteconsiders it ant to crea e an continue dissatisfaction
among the membership, and at the same time, not to causesuch radical changes in the administration of the stateorganization as to make it thoroughly honest, efficient,and effective, because it.is believed that if this happens itwould be a stimulus rather than a deterrent to continuedgrowth.
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Attacks on North farnlinn a ndDraonwill be continued and new methods of attack him sogboth with the view to causing dissatisfaction against him andpossibly ultimately removing him if this can be done undercircumstances that will cause great disillusionment withthe whole organization.
It has been reported by informants in numerousinstances in recent months that various members have commented., on the fact that Klan members seem to be exempted from beingi; drafted simply because of their Klan membership. There havebeen indications that some young men have joined primarilyfor the purpose of seeking to make themselves ineligible :- for military service. Although there is no informationthat he joined originally with this primary Puose.
repot o ne 1was called .
for induction in May, 1966. He was interviewed in May by db representatives of the Army, during which interview heacknowledged that he was a member of the United Klans ofAmerica, and was Klan in Virginia. He said he wasopposed to integration but was quoted by the Army interviewerthat he desired to serve in the Armed Forces, would live withNegro soldiers, and would take orders from superiors.As was set out in that report,United Klans of America for Virg a s quo e a making astatement to the effect that the Klan cannot lose whether"is inducted or not. He said that if is exempted i basis of his membershipo e n wo on toes mili i On the other hand, iT'hehis tiken, the an can advertise that the Government has no objectionto Klan membership.
As set out in Charlotte report on i dated' August 24, 1966, he still had not been inducted. Charlotte
in transmitting that report sent an extra copy with the" letter to the Bureau suggesting that the Bureau might considerfurnishing a copy of the report to the Selective ServiceSystem.
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As of November 25, 1966, the Clerk of his Local
Board in Lillington, N.C., stated there had been no change
in his status and the board was still awaiting word from
the induction station as to whether or not he was acceptable.
In interviews with Klansmen, when the subject can be
brought up, Agents point out that Klan membership is likely to
cause an inductee to be passed over for advancement and to
receive the less desirable assignments. However, it is
considered this is a very weak point when contrasted with
the fact that the word is probably getting around rapidly in
Klan circles that being a Klansman can keep a young mani- out of the military entirely. While it may not be true that
it does keep rsons from the draft entirely, an example
like that of where he has been given an extended deferment
S for at least months with no showing that he ever will be
called, certainly indicates that military service can be
avoided in this matter.
It seems unquestionable that young men who have been
passed over or at least temporarily suspended from being
inducted because of their Klan membership will be passing
the "good news" to their friends as a means of keeping out of
service, and thus increasing applications for Klan membership.
While it is well recognized that this is unpatriotic and in
the long run will make a black mark against the record of
* .this individual in the future, that is a very hard thing to
get across to a young man who is without high ideals and is
Just looking for a way to stay out of the Army. In addition,
of course, Charlotte does not have the man power nor
facilities to go to all such possible young men and try to
argue them into accepting their duty and not taking advantage of
this loop hole.
It is recognized that the military services are
seeking to get the most dependable young men they can in their
ranks and are not anxious to take anyone who by his statements
or past activities indicates he might be any kind of a problem.
However, it definitely does not seem right or fair that young
men are seeking and apparently succeeding in using this means
of keeping out of service.
Charlotte knows of nothing it can do about this
on a local level since this is a decision that has to be made
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either by Selective Service or by the various military agencies.It is recommended that the Bureau consider taking up withthe military agencies their policies in this regard. It would Aappear that some definite action could be taken much moreejditiajllL by the military than has been done in the case1 o for example, so that he would either beinducted in a reasonable period or given a 4-F classificationon moral grounds. It seems probable that at least someyoung men who might seek to stay out by Joining the Klan wouldgive up this idea if they could see that their friends arerather promptly either inducted or classified 4-F on moralgrounds when they attempt this tactic.
Charlotte considers that action by state and localauthorities against the Klan where possible should beencouraged and assisted for the reason that the State statuteson violations that might be committed are generally much moresimple and susceptible of proof, such as in the case of across buring. In addition, it is believed that this tendsto hold down on the feeling of resentment that can be exploitedby Klan leaders in the press and public rallies that theFederal Government is picking on them.
The following recommendations for specific actionare submitted:
(1) A number of new applicants for membership
fill out application cards and send them tothe state headquarters of United Klans ofAmerica. This is particularly true of personsattending public rallies. In such cases, thestate headquarters sends the cards to the/ nearest local Klavern so that these personscan be contacted. Charlotte proposes, ifthe Bureau approves, on a selective basissending cards from time to time to thestate headquarters reflecting applications fromentirely fictitious persons. It is believedthis will have an effect of vaEltng the timeoEtfhe Inn1 n4flials in trying to locatethese ersons and cauig-tiiBert~ e omedanaftedndponanibl being less acive inrunni gd u annd. contacting thi. tual
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persons who really are applying. It isrecognized that if this is done, Charlotte willhave to maintain a record of the fictitious.)ames used, so that when in some instancesf we get the information back from an informantthat the person has applied, we will knowthat this is not a person who will require anyinvestigation,
t is recognized that this will probably
not cause any great decrease in applications
processed, because a large number of applicationsare received from personal contact by membersamong their friends and acquaintances.
(2) Widows Benevolent Fund. Charlotte hascorresponded with the Bureau along this linepreviously, the last communication beingCharlotte airtel of December 6, 1966, advisingthat information concerning this possiblyillegal insurance program of United Klans ofrica in North Carolina has been turned overto a representative of the North CarolinaState Insurance Commission. Nothing further hasbeen heard from that agency and this will befollowed. It is believed that if this insuranceprogram is found to be illegal under the Statelaws, this would have a disruptive effect on themembership and further cause disillusionmentand distrust concerning Grand Dragon J.R. JONES.If such a ruling is made by the state agency,recommendations will be made to the Bureau forsteps that Charlotte can take to exploit thisinformation.
(3) As the Bureau was advised by Charlotte airtelof December 13, 1966, entitled "United Klans ofAmerica, Inc., Racial Matters (Klan)" ureaufile 1 -370 Charlotte file 1 -23
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en that occurs, Charlottep an o su m a recommendation to the
Bureau to publicize this fund raising effort andthis recommendation will possibly includegiving the information to the press on a discreetbasis.
(14) Concerning Bureau letter of December 22, 1966,and previous corres ond ce cthe
bilit of
C erm e identity of a person in theorth Carolinn Tax Division with whom thismatter can appropriately be discussed andrecommendation will be submitted to theBureau when this is learned.
Charlotte is continuing to seek ways of curtailingand disrupting the United Klans of America.Ideas are again being solicited from all Agentshaving any contact with Klan matters, and anythat appear of value will be submitted to the Bureauwith recommendations.
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6 IN DE4 EXtIM PERSONAL M A -a%4
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The above is nt out te the purpose t showig
are whre it is believed y could draw up sad
r astitate coaatertateliseaoe activity which would ene
' disattstotiea within the Kla reas. It has been fonadj "that whoa situattoam occur wherein the ksases are
disagreei i amongst temselves sd are defeadt their omspoetioes within tMhe la they are set at liberty to
orease Iamu aubership se partake t la sativitlee
w tch would strengthe the ergansatta. It it strongly
felt that the best a sae of attac agal st the Klan is
through the established leades sad by causing dissatisfactinwithin. The primcitpi se oft cas dissatstetiewithi Es raks appears to be by attacking the hanling
ot tin rm .Jones should be vy valerable co er m ghis ha~ LL flli f ues ta view t t statemet that
the treasury is roet. Te tact that there Is a e mseyleft ta the treasury et the largest lau nstate egaasattlato the gatted Sates tldisates elearly that sebody at be
missing the Klan tads.
The shove is being furnished fr yeer eonsidetteeio.
t is tally realied that ye ar elser to the situatto,thretfore, abouldtbt better positte to far slate oenateitelltgena e activity. The ar*ssggeted sieve sha1d
be ensidered and ye shld sbmit yer recommndattoe a
to 4 pea sb le ate Lo t~e u s. Tear easidette
Mou ld O be limited to the aboe urea Tar oasitestts
ashould bhaever, tnlde attaks a the l.a wbio eeuldtetally diLrt the eatir rgsa sutte.
Skette mm
SdJIVmto thel 8sletive M3rvice syste headquarters,
N fatr setLee to lateade by the Surea in this regasd
at tae Sms. h additioeal Infatiervt e year e lee
bed se Sevie stats eul -,ld
to inrso di btol cr tr e for dimiap4 ettl ot the ease. ir yew airforal
b sttter, s tt it ot the Vatted states Ar.the rea throu liaisoa that the raLw has a
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"t.,o membersahip eni:oateh at Unlid in a f urall tg ae f os, it is t obelievead thatth o"apathe eauld aftet th aprtta eR tohe e itWo' W 1a. r im R eo ather tha ead titon liat ae o the C~am fW the pep Of thwartian Eim rrmitaent itsbel* d yo Wuald be to ..a better paitn to coatrotae *ativitY by deneloplq tatemants o eld be t opaition to advise you a all an le applioaate and theayo ad be able to ftmiate !a lass to daooursathese ae aloat--- --
iAs 7. re wll a r-, the treed of -u aetiity la Worth taoli rqhre that ya ou auirato vo itto deter thi **t engosatl Cam orsgi"sMi. Your goafor 1967 is the complete disruption of the Klan in yourdivision. I expect you to achieve this goal and you should. - insure that the Agent personnel in your division exerttheir full efforts in this endeavor.
onefereced charlette eitter made a ael oa is of
the 4tlatellgce pregrasa"o e eS a wElma ensaatastiss w bees in N the Caa arltt stat that it is believed that the reduoeti .
the Overa membership ea be et effective through the ChrotetO ti oimi
son because theya would met be able to
tr mt fe sad. Thi matter alett kise
a g atins have bees elt 4
b a Poll" ofl otmducting kansg Crlan native tanompoV" e ft bfte Ihe USSpea he Should be. This matter Io beng, 4toSo anoyroow v f Carlette's reeommeadanaew were net foreful or on a large emogh steto materially effect the E r i
£re Mt emSr~ctl. cu~f mr~~iba.., -' ilk!o trw wtir~~ wa l wl
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SUNITED STATES RNMENT
Memoran4um
ro : DIRUCTOR, FBI (157-9-8) DATE: 1/6/67
A SAC, CHARLuIT (157-281)
SUBJE OCOUNTERINTILEN.IOGRAM ...
INTflM SECUR ITY
. Re Charlotte letter to Bureau, 12/13/66; and
/ Bulet to Charlotte, 12/22/66.
aeg, N. C., advised that a North Carolina Income Tax
Return must be filed by every resident having a gross
income during the income year in excess'of $1,000 if single,
or $2,000 if a married man living with wife on December 31.
Be said residents of North Carolina must include gross income
from all sources even though they may be taxed on some or
Lw all ofthe income in other states or countries, noting that
/ if the income was taxed in other states or countries, they
may be entitled to a tax credit. He further stated that
any salaries, wages, or other compensation for services
- rendered outside North Carolina must be reported.
- s noted in reforanid Chlotte letter. At IL-the
L a_ , x tice of the.
e .r or not an individual did in act
file a N. C. Income Tax Return for a cific year.
*. BROWNon so na on i i ifthe State of
North Carolina would move against _in the event it
aji. determined he has not complied wit .C. income tax laws.
V A4, s/o f'.. tS( -Bureau (157-9-8) (RM) EC39 /S .7 3 -
-Richmond (2 r 157-846 RM) g JA 0 867,, (1 -157 1
-Charlotte (2 -157-281 -
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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Inasmuch as it is the B~ us desire to cause
state authorities to move against n North Carolina,if possible, for failure to comply with state tax laws, it
* t 4etermrne ih as complied with N. C. state law
and/or to determine if the State of North Carolina would
move agains n if he has not complied with the law.
Charlotte taking no further action in this matter
until so advised by the Bureau.
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TO :DIRCTOR, FBI (157-9-8)
.: Ct CARLC, O (157-281) (P)
SUBJECT: .0U0TLGECE PR
DISRUPTIWI OF HATE GROUPS
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Re Charlotte airtel 12/6/66.
North Carolina State Insurance Commission, Raleigh, ..
advised that there is still sone question in the Commission's
D'I> minds whether or not there is a violation of North Carolina
State insurance law in connection with the operation of the
Widows Benevolent Fund by the Klan.
Sstated that it was anticipated that by
1/13/67, iaUEi on would be made as to whether or not many
investigation would be initiated.
SThe Bureau will be kept advised of pertinent
developments.
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(1 -157-230)
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Memorandum
To DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8) DATE: 2/14/67
FROM SAC, CHmAR TE (157-281)
SUBJECT: 7/COUNTEITNrTI.TFGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DTsROPTTON nP HATE flRCWS
ReBulet to Charlotte, 1/19/67.
in October, 1966,
North ar ina Income Tax Return for the year 1965.
showed as income receiving a small amount from the
United ans of America. showed no tincome earned
in the State of Virginia.
fatated inasmuch as filed an
income tax return for the year 1965, itCiiwou indicate he had
p filed returns for prior years. The State of Virginia and his
office exchange information freely concerning matters of
mutual interest, but no information has been received from
the State of Virginia concerning
(j ,voluntarily stated his office was
M L especially interested in persons such as and ROBERT
JONES, Grand Dragon of UKA in North Carol[Vna, had
conducted at the request of the Governor's Law and Order
Committee a limited investigation concerning JONES and from
x "' that detekmined JONES had paid the required taxes.
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o volunteered the statement that his
Division was no interested in spending thousands of dollars
in order to collect several hundred dollars.
The Bureau may desire that Richmond indicate to
appropriate authorities in the State of Vir inia that the
, .., would welcome as aformation
indicating wrongdoing on the part of concerning
the preparation of his income tax re as or an s ecific
f P information developed regarding income which earned
for the period 1965.
It is noted that North Carolina State Income Tax
Returns must be filed by April 15 following the close of the
calendar year. It is recommended that a short time after
4/15/67, Charlotte be authorized to recontact to
determine if has filed a 1966 North Carolina State
Income Tax Re ur .s noted in reBulet, although
income tax obligation in North Carolina is a state -T iYton,
an inquiry might stimulate interest in this matter.
Charlotte is taking no further action in this
matter unless so authorized.
Mr
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s resi Y heNrth Wro nutdmet,fhigstia to cesty with North Croita tax law.
' i lifiatiam of a state inom tax yiohtia aoconnd; lowm,
;'. Cr traaHa sotilW Carlotte' a nocetaTW W th the Neth fsli
:1 ~ ~ *Chrlotte also suggested Rioctr4
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____ and had eff ort b to evade his North
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TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9- )
FROM : SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281)
SSUBJECt LUNIERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
ISRUET.I.Q E MATE ..GROUPS
(ROBERT M. SHELTON)
Re Birmingham airtel 2/7/67 to Bureau, with list
of telephone numbers.
Following is identifying information concerning the
numbers listed in North Carolina. Unless otherwise stat
:tion as to n "riber was furnish
Aulander, N. C. (called 12/9/66)
d isconnected
2/2/67. (See information under Lewiston
a Charlotte, N. C. (called 12/14/66)
Charlotte tele hone director and Criss-Cross
directory show listed to
-Bureau (157-9-4) (R
:, Birmingham (157-835) (RM f FEB 281 67
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Charlotte, N. C. (called 12/19 and 12/27/66)
sknovm to Charlotte asf
SUKA for North Carolina and
7 Granite Quarry, N. C. (called 12/5 and 12/28/66
By letter of 2/9/67 to all Units, North Carolina
Grand Dragon J. R. JONES advised this is the phone number of
the State Office of UKA.
V I Granite Quarry, N. C. (called 12/29 and 12/31/65)
b-iM Listed to is
known to Charlotte that he is the
,._and his wife lived in the
residenc with until the death o
Greensboro, N. C. (called 12/29/66)
Listed to
Under the ca tion
the Bureau has been furnished information
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'.* on 11/24/66 iand three other known Klansmen were
arrested by the Alamance County Sheriff's Office. They
have not yet been tried, but are expected to be tried about
early March, 1967.
Lewiston, N. C. (called 12/9/66)
On ./-66. heacknowledged he was
Lexington, N C. (called 12/15,19,27/66)
bi Louisburg, N. C. (called 12/6/66)
ub Listed to ickett Boulevard,
Louisburg.
S~stated that
Louisburg, was elected on
12/11/66 On 1/13/67
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tht it had been reported that ha sold his house
and restaurant and may be moving to Florida.
6 Raleigh, N. C. (called 12/3,5,12,17,19,20,
S(non-publshed). She is known to Carottea
:3 S Raleigh, N. C. (called 12/17,29/66)
Raleigh telephone book shows this is residence of
SHELTON an oter Klan leaers in the hearings be ore te
Congressional Committee, and in the court action in Washington
for contempt of Congress.
In accordance with instructions in referenced
airtel, Charlotte is taking no further action in this matter
unless instructed.
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'spoke, and a i suggestion, was sworn in
as a member of UKA, Inc.
The Unit agreed to pay the membership fee for
stated he lans to go on to Fayetteville, N. C.,
S hi to live an at is going to help him set up a health
salon like has in Charlotte.
Apparently is not yet cognizant of the fact
has been sworn into the U IA unknown
The Bureau can be assured that Charlotte will utilize
to the fullest the possibility of this incident bringing about
a split in UKA in .North CarolA& and if a split do not occur,
it will be yf utn h-iredinsofar as harassment of is
concerned.
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Numerous informants have expressed the belief that
is afraid of who, in the past, has been a very effective
speaker at Klan functions, and fears ill try to take
the organization away from him.
.. .The Bureau will be kept advised of further developments.
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PROM: SAcs* arrPI (157-281) (P)
SUEC : TIRT.IJT.TWCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECd Uf
DISRUPTION 40 wA MnPS
(UNITED KLANS OP AMERICA, INC., N. C.)
Re Charlotte airtel and LMN 1/25/67 entitled
"wtA, Inc., MKK, STATE MKETING, 1/22/67, RN KLAN)", and
Charlotte letter to Bureau 1/27/67, entitled IA, RM(KLAN) .
Both of these comunications refer: to the increase in N. C.
SKA state dues from 25 cents to 50 cents per member per
month, and point out this is expected to cause dissension
gembers. In line with proposals in Charlotte airtel
M661n "Co "ed b reau airtel of 1366,
Smemo of 2/1 allha
ey were likewise instzN cted to bring these matters up
interviews with Klanslen. Specific reorted th
f1 ar include the folo KEC- 62
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2. At a meeting of Guilford College Unit No. 156on 1/24/67, members stated they could not understand why so
much money was being called for by the State office. Some
members stated they wanted to see if the National States
Rights Party had anything better to offer than the Klan; it
a then R LTON d bOB JONES "could go to h---."
l : 7 .At a meeting of the Mount Holly Klavern 1/24/67,it was voted to increase the Klavern dues trom the present
-19 $1.00 per month to *2,00 per month, to meet the State duesincrease. It was pointed out that a total of $1.10 per manper month now goes outside the Klavern from the dues: 50cents to the National Office, 50 cents to the State Office,
and 10 cents to the Titan. Informant said there had been
some objections expressed to raising the Klavern dues, butnot a great deal openly stated. Nevertheless, he felt that
in the long run thi.nrease will ha e e t of slowing
down membership.
5. At a meeting of Sanford Klavern No. 23, on1/27/67, it was discussed that the increase in State dueswill require an increase in Klavern dues. This Klavera has
fixed costs of $120 per month, and it was proposed monthly
dues be raised to $3.00., Several objected that such anincrease would cause a number of members to dro ut No
definite decisae
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6. At a meeting of the Belmont Klavern on 1/22/67,
dues were raised from $1.00 to $1.50 to take care of this
increase. Some expressed the opinion this cr e will
. aui son leli to drop out.
A etin o the Atkinson lavern 1/31/67,
a visitor urged the members not
to increase oca r ocal e an to send only 25 cents to
the National Office and only 25 cents to the State Office.
He was against the high salaries being paid the J. R. JONES
family. No definite decision on thisrwas rseb at this
meeting.
S 16p It can be seen that this increase in dues has
caused 'ona di satisfaction
dissatisfaction. Further developments will be furnished
wthe Bureau
It appears this increase in dues could be further
exploited by newapaper stories, which could have the effect
of letting prospective new members realize how such money
goes to maintain the "front office". Bureau authority is
requested to furnish information of the d es situation and
e hirin of We. JDNE
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The information of the increase in dues and the
hiring of the wife of Grand Dragon J. R. JONES is ve
widel known among Klansmaen,
If Bureau authority is received, this information
will be furnished him as soon as possible, to further encoura
discussion currently going on among members about these
: matters.
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Vmember met contribute b uantain the State andtoal Mties et sEla, Dwhich is far in m m ette
aet e regnius legtimate organisatia a coatribute.
ae iafoumatie n r toa i e la de and th hiringet ta. esems l idy aes. ameag ha a ad its
eaesen to a weald nOt endsager may iatrrmnt.It La bele tettes e this itn artie will diseura
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merely a saggestioa, t so h
to yer god judgmenat.
Tar shold eootianu to implement such tactics a
-ra nsi g state does and aay other program which would tend toSdirzpt, the organlsation and discredit its leadership.
Is connectioa with our recent conference SAC, Charlotte
ad his staff, the Charlotte Office, submitted an analysisSoenitag our contian to disru t and neutralis
C for the B a' commeants with regard to as
Ssiderationa Crltte is being advi* at s opera
ems veily implemented and with fewer copllcatioms
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*i...Shrletto has suggested several couteriatllQ
which appear to have potential for swodex,
fler identifiled nor furanuhd backgrounld material O
ladiwidutls to be utilized I proposed coun ae
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*Memorandum
TO DIRECTR, FBI (157-9-8) DATE: 3/30/67
In # SAC CHARIUTE (157-281)
sUJECr: COURTERIELLInCE PROGRAM
IS -DISRUPTIN OF HATE GROUPS
(UKA N.C.)
There are enclosed for the Bureau 10 copies o
"ia IM concerning the Belmont Rifle and Pistol Club, which
is a National Rifle Association affiliated group beingg formed by the Belmont Klavern of UKA.
Copies of this LHM are being disseminated locally
to Military Intelligence agencies and Secret Service.
Ten copies are being furnished the Bureau for possible use
as suggested later in this letter.
__ ~ exhibited to Agent hisint Rifle and Pistol Club, signed
V b As stated in the ,L M,
this s stp o h e group is affiliated with
the National Rifle Association.
It is understood that under certain circumstances
the Director of Civilian Marksmanshi of the U.S. Army
furnishes rifles and anmmition to National RifjtA psociatin
affiliated clubs, and this appears to be what reportedly
-V is referring to.-- It is recommended that the Bureau specifically
S uggest to military intelligence authorities that a copy
of this LHM be called to the attention of the Director
t 2. > Civilian MarksmanshiP. .1
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Charlotte does not know what relationship or
tthel B eau might have with the headquarters of 4 *D
t• atinal Rifle Association. It is suggested consdertifl
bi given to furnishing information concerning the Belmont
Rifle and Pistol Club and its UKA connections directly to
that organization, with the view toward getting its support
of the Belmont Rifle and Pistol Club withdrawn. Also, if
I/available, it is requested the Bureau obtain a list of the
members of the Belmont Rifle and Pistol Club.
If action of the type proposed through the National
Rifle Association is not feasible or successful, it is
suggested consideration be given to furnishing the information
herein to one of the Congressional Committees which,
according to the recent news reports, have received a barrage
of protests from the National Rifle Association concerning
proposed gun control legislation,
It is recognized that if the latter step of
furnishing this information to a Congressional Committee is
carried out, it probably would result in publicity being
given to news media by some Congressional member about this
particular National Rifle Association affiliated group
being connected with the Belmont Klavern of UKA.
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U( 'ED STATES DEPARTMENT OF 1 )TICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Charlotte, North Carolina
Naroh 30, 1967
BEIMONT RIFIE AND PISTOL CLUB
BELMONT, NORTH CAROLINA
A characterization of United Klans of America,
Inc., Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (UKA), is attached as
an Appendix to this memorandum.
J stated
r centn
5 iTFen that members of the security guard of the Belmont,
North Carolina, Klavern of UKA have joined or are
the ional Rifle Association. According toj
made the statement that by being members of the
National Rifle Association, these individuals could carry
guns and would not be bothered by anybody.
_stated that at
meetings o the Belmont North CaroD. Kiavern of UKA
S meetingeen considerable
during February an das een considerable
, discussion about building a rifle rang and joining the
NationalRi Association. This discussion had been led
stated that a 1IUU has
ont Rifle and Pito Club".
ssui membership cards. These cards are printed cards
showing the organization is affiliated with the National
Rifle Association, Washington, D. C. The cards t hea
name, "Belmont Rifle and Pistol Club" typed in. has
made the statement that if they get 25 or more members, then
the Army will -lend rifles and ammunition for their use in
target practice.
THIS DOCUMEW CONTAIS NEITHER RECOMMENDATICOS
NOR CONCLUSIONS OF THE FBI. r IS THE PROPETY
ap THE FBI AND IS LOANED TO YOUR AGENC4; AND
ITS CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BE DISTRIBYED OUTSIDE
YOUR AGENCY.
?T i1.'
Belmont Rifle and stol Club
Belmont, North Carolina
According to has said that the Army
will either give or lend tee rifles and a continuing supply
of military type ammunition for this purpose.
IeW: continued th am had been desirous of
getting at least 25 members, and it is his understanding that
over 25 individuals had signedup by about the middle of
March .
Slo w knows that probably at least 25 are members
of the Belmont Klavern of UKA, and so far as he knows all
bi members of the Belmont Rifle and Pistol Club are also members
of the Belmont Klavern of UKA. All discussion of thej: IP Belmont Rifle and Pistol Club which he has heard has taken place
- in meetings of the Belmont Klavern of UKA. In these meetings,
' plans have been made to build a rifle range for the Belmont
4i: ...l.Pistol Club. This -is to be built on the pro ertx0
who is a member of the Belmort Klavern.
property is located in the area known as "The Slide' be ween
North Belmont and Mc Adenville, North Cargolia.
The Belmont UKA Klaym4.a also planning to build
a Klavern meeting hall on the property, on the
opposite side of the road from the rifle range.
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1 *APPENDIX
UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA, INC.
KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN (UKA)
Records of Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia,
reflect that this Klan organization was granted a corporate
charter on February 21, 1961, at Atlanta, Georgia, under the
name United Klans, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan of America, Inc.
A source advised on February 27, 1961, that United
.: Klans was formed as a result of a split in U. S. Klans, Knights
" of the Ku Klux Klan, Inc. According to the source, the split
resulted from a leadership dispute and United Klans has the same
aims and objectives as the parent group. These are the promotion
f of Americanism, white supremacy, and segregation of the races.
The first source and a second source advised in July,
1961, that United Klans, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan of America,
Inc., merged with Albama Knights, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.
The merged organization established headquarters in Suite 401,
Alston Building, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (The organization is
directed by ROBERT SHELTON, Imperial Wizard, and is the dominant
S Klan group in the South, with units in several southern states.)
Second source advised that at a meeting in Prattville,
Alabama, on October 22, 1961, the U. S. Klans, Knights of the
Ku Klux Klan, merged with the United Klans of America, Inc.,
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.
Third source advised on May 25, 1966, that the UKA is
currently an active organization, with Kaverns in several states.
This source said that ROBERT N. SHELTON is the Imperial Wizard
of this organization and was elected to this position on
September 5, 1964, at a National Klonvocation in Birmingham,
.: Alabama. Source stated that during April, 1966, the national
! ~ office was moved from Suite 401, Alston Building, Tuscaloosa,
Alabama, to the carport of SHELTON's residence, #18 Lake Sherwood,
i Star Route, Northport, Alabama, which space he had converted
* into a room.
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1 APPENDIX
UNITED KIANS OF AMERICA, INC.
KNIGHTS OF TeE KU KLUX KLAN (NORTH CAROLINA)
(UKA)
On August 17, 1964, a source advised that the North
Carolina organization of United glans of America, Inc., Knights
of the Ku Klux Klan, became affiliated with the national
organization of the same group in the spring of 1961. The
State Headquarters was at the residence of North Carolina Grand
Dragon JAMES ROBERTSON JONES, Granite Quarry, North Carolina,
in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
The organization in North Carolina has the same aims
and objectives as the parent group; that is, advocacy of
segregation of the races and white supremacy.
On August 17, 1966, the same source advised that the
status, leadership, and affiliation of the North Carolina organi-
zation have not changed. The State Headquarters is still located
at Granite Quarry, North Carolina, but is no longer maintained
at the residence of Grand Dragon JAMES ROBERTSON JONES.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BSUREAU OF INVESTICATION
aar,....ae Charlotte, North Carolina
March 30, 1967
Belmont Rifle and Pistol Club
Title Belmont, North Carolina
Charecter
Reference Memorandum at Charlotte, NorthCarolina, dated March 30, 1967,
captioned as above.
All sources (except any listed below) vwhose identities
are concealed in referenced camnin ation have furnished reliable
infonation in the past.
T dmat coatea aettha rl omedrt us cl nolsa as the FlI. It to tkh pMopdtyof te FBI and 1s le d to ou agqicy; to ndt ctet aim jm to bg di trbted estade
Per agenr.~
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SYIS S te tllS S aobftwtilSa.'
a ths imormti teia eat Sn es 5
p f .hsaVySUh UIerte tht the Iletter
tit ~~. N.il.y bo9 th~~ lar i M tn Mrr q" 1th lette sad
1. -. Mil .tro llte t. ai rd -
!flott r.hairty M>~rlsr
Tpi I wiMrtiag this lqatter -r am ewsnS
' a..r .-s -' t thebc 1 flY'S .ga~ rasttrn p u .
tim .rnfsIAM TS
? 'd i Y II n m E L T Y E M I _ " I 9
tt
Sreer to the Hselot ile_ and.
pistol Club of aelt North crolSbid
Sis ure you mt relie tsa made up of s
as an sembaw, It is a at tonal sttl
Aaesooittm at fliated gc too -does this
ma that the WA bel the eo EISo
SUR aad that these are the hAelriLafs" ye
ant to have Sgas
t the event yo do not mknow believe
SI The member of the belsott tfle
sal pistol Club are all active Mabn of the
elm nt avern of the United nsD t of eric
The chartr of this pistol olub abould be
eaooelled and s affiliatite with your
shabould Oease.
3 regret I At remain anous bet
SknWV t 'old bapp n to me it g ied
ane sad sbets the Klan le o I w .
Advise the Uar ha this letter has been liled,
sad an tangible results noted.
cz umrimad lnratileon ti revealed that OI.
ea
CaL martiasmnslbip of the Vt. o A ivM
fialue rifls ammlition to atimal Rifle ha ti
1- .2211 istod ce sd aeA this rema thebelmont lisenm,
.et this itle A pt. S. AL u. C req flso d tt tiS
jaotmatit be give to wilitry iatllflgof autorit 16%
a ttetia of the imatm Of Civili"a Marksimshif the
Natfi Rifle sm1tis ad possibly ame of the CongrsUS lcal
SIfb r im wd grm-cotredoll
"aeraleted of the asistst
mad mltis from the VietW of Ciii
of the W. 3. Amy. W are aleo lru ti#
wU crW U PAB Tm
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nCO CharlotteSCOgMRILGM PROGBC ,M
Silitte Office
national headquarter o tht_ callin t-t-ber- attt n
thW-flt that 6-e -- their organizttion l i n fact a
froat for the Kit-' llux Klan.
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r a. so. -0t- rNTD STATES G, ERNMENT -,=h
1 -Mr. DeLoachMemorandum 1 -r. Wick--
FelH.
To t. w. C. Sulliv4 DATE: March 31, 1967
1 -Mr. W. C. Sullivan T.. -
FROM D. Brennan A 1 -Mr. C. D. Brennan
1 -Mr. J. V. Walsh .a
SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY ,'
DISRUPTION OF ATE. GROUPS ...
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this memorandum is to secure
approval for the Charlotte Office to attempt to utilize
the services of iin combating the Klan
in the Charlotte vi on.
BACKGROUND:
Special Agent in Charge Robert M. Murphy and two
of the Charlotte Agents were recently at the Seat of
Government for conferences to give them guidance in
neutralizing the Klan in North Carolina which has the
largest concentration of klansmen in the United States.
One of the topics discussed was methods to develop a hard-
hitting counterintelligence program designed to break up
the Klan in that territory. It was proposed that Charlotte
determine whether there were prominent religious leaders
who would be willing to tap31 stand opposing the Klan.!.!:~~~ ~~~ _' ll457- --. --
SPROPCBAL: _4 REV 197
The Charlotte Office has advised "
is closel d with
proposes that because o this close acquaintanceship, it may
" ie Doto jnterestrthrugh the influence of 4C
' -- in preaching a sermon opposing the lan
o:gan zations. The Charlotte Offi i ' e ba
S. discreet preliminary contact with to determine his
Sb, ,.feelings in this regard and to determine whet~ny: rgPy
S.-efforts should be pursued to interest Lrnrhi &
V "matter. Bufiles contaip no derogatory T f tio reration
We have had very cordial relations with
is on the Special Correspondents' List.
Enclosure
VW: dsm-
(6) CONTINUED -R
157-9-8
Memorandum to Mr. Sullivan
ne: Counterintelligence Program
157-9-8
OBSERVATIONS:
The Klan is a religious-oriented organization
professing that klansmen are dedicated Christians. They
oppose, owever, the Roman Catholic Church and the more
prominent Protestant denominations which areassociated
with the National Council of Churches. Any clergyman from
these denominations opposing the Klan would have no real
affect on Klan membership.
V however, stands in the unique position
of being this country's leading evangelist. He is an
interdenominational minister who tends to preach along the
fundamentalist lines which are attractLve to klansmen and
which are in accord with the klansman's own beliefs. His
opposition to the Klan could have a devastating effect among
those klansmen who have been duped by the highm ral
principles which the Klan organizations profess but do not
follow.
We believe a proposed sermon might be more attractive
t if it were to be suggested that he might want
to contrast and compare the evils of communism and the Klan
organizations. It might be difficult for him to single out
the Klan organizations alone in a sermon but it would be
less difficult if he were to show the basic evils of both
philosophies and illustrate how klansmen, who are opposed to
Scommunism, are using similar tactics tosuppress the rights
of their fellow citizens.
RECOMENDATION:
That attached letter be forwarded authorizing
the Charlott e a reliminary exploratory discreet
contactath for the purpose of determining
whether erested in preaching a sermon
along the irne ndicated above.
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u tilisita*owe evofl eN a corate.%
latelllg'ine sasut a Isn s ha ji are fl
beNs senaal cos Sim by the sase"
64;: It bas been jet~ t4S ft S a tsthtlqfl won
* at sere the bet tater5~s the Sur saS sautyt is
" Tour laterest is abdttfim this ewetUIs
t -Wariotte (1in-)
s mmnnaina date& S/fl/ll C. 3. freaXti ern..,. C.-
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Date: 3/31/7
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Via IM(Piori
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wI: o, pz (57-*-)
TOi: SkAC, CHAilrTTE (157-281)
I UTU IJrLLIGIC PROGRAM
I UrraL SaCURITY
MRUNPIWorIrATDaQUP
(umIT aBA Or axaRICA, Inc.,I.C.)
Re Charlotte letter to Bureau 12/28/66 and
Cbarlotte airtel to Bureau 3/17/67 entitled, "ILAN INVUTIGATI *
Ra&ZLIOT DIVISION, RACIAL EATflA -mLA," enclosing letter
capton d, "COUNTUINTZLLIG3-_ PROGRAM, CIRWIOTTI DIVISION."
5 Charlotte airtel to Burou 3/13/867 and Bureau irtel to
; arlotte *2/67.
An analysis of the intelligence program sad
n ee in te Charlotte Division have beeoon noade in accornce
with y re et t o-day conference at tho 8sat of Gorveraogt
and such analysis was furnished to the Bureau by referenced
Charlotte airtel of 3/17/87 enclosing letter entitled
CYOUIIILLIOIUc pa MNA, CHAxrITX DIVISIOW.
The analysis submitted in that comaunication Is
not being restated herein.
B Since sytission of Charlotte letter 12/28/66 in
Captioedr mitter* hs boon asignd to coorfdiate
te Cnterianteligonc rogr in the Charot
b effective 3/206. He ill be assisted by A
1b l *i coordinated the progia; h vr e
tum, who *r in also rcial I Mat cootrdtr, by
Approv7 Sent M Per
ecilA Charge
FD-36 ( e., 5-22-64) )
I
FBI
Date:
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Via (P nony)
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virtue of his daily review of informant reports will be in
a more advantageous position to analyse possible counatr-
intelligence seeds and programs. In connection with referenced
Charlottd airtl of 3/17/67 rOgardingthe CouaterintelligencS
Pi rogram, Charlotte Division is presently engaged in the broad
program aimed at major disruption of the lan lead hi
jj5 a particularly the ousting
SIn furtherance of this program, a r riate
instructio trat c
At the st * a*ti of the United Elans of
.¢14
In turtherance of this ru tive t ctiv
" hn alay -a bitterS di* as"*nd it is believed that fearful of tjj Ihk1 tS
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
FD-6 (Re... 5.2244).
FBI
Date:
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Via (p )u Uo +t o(P.oriy)
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This activity of speaking to various units and
disrvtr a cncerned
advised that mas
travelig to Gr or, .C., on that date to meet with
• . thaPt uless 8ELTOo might
attempt to taro embers f E& who areo ao y
establish as independeot Klas organisztioa is lorth Carolina.
This disruptive activity regarding
is being farthered and coordinated with a newspaper art c e
I scheduled for publication in the Saturday, 4/1/67, .ditio
ot The Charlotte Observer, which article's publication as a
co inrU telligeOce techniqu was requested of the Breau Is
tharlotte airtel of 3/13/67 and was subsequenaty approved
A 09 B reau in Bureau airtel to Charlotte 3/20/67.
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
FBI
Date:
Transmit tho yolics in Sin(Type in pltunte or code) I
(Priority) I
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s ta tateba uar ers resultiag from th
iacrease is dues and the high salaries which are being paid
to JODES And his wife.
During this meeting with he volunteered the
information that he had through other orces larned of the
dissatisfaction ofi Ico Kla activities
In North Carolina and stated that he "Wonr coordiasto instant
S article not only the anformation showing JONB to be is
* D trouble coaceraing the Icreasse in dues but also having
considerable difficulty regardingi participatios.
It is felt that the timing of this article o-
4/1/67 to ooincide with meeting with SHELTOD oa
1/6T and the scheda li S e board meeting called by
for 4/1/87 will have a further disruptive effect on
ow as leadership tn North Carolina.
.poe the publication of this article, copies will
be furaished the Bureau sad Charlotte will advise the Breau
at the Klu's reactice to the article upo receipt of such
I formaties.
Charlotte Division will coatinue to follow the
Conaterintelllgeae Progrma closely and by separate
commnicastions Charlotte will make recommendations concering
specific programs s these epportuanties arise.
All e2 these recommedations will be geared to the
Sbroad program aimed at ajor disruption and neutralisatios of
the Klas Is its eatirety as well as disruption of individual
nmit .
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
Zq?
-ma mTsA di nmShnT
I. s DE o snE. oK -ti Vm 'De.- COMMUNICATION SECTI :.
APR 5 1967 --" c -
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DIRECTOR (157-98)
-(MI CRAm-RLOT (t571 P
ee PROeN- RAcist H+4-n q 7 5
d+ge .. -.
H ARLO!TTE TOUREAU APRIL FIVE,. INSTAUT.
-t
SCCRITICIZIN ACTIONS OF IMPERIA VWIZARD TO
ANOO D REU ELAME To SUPPO
4 I7 rS rSflUT TO REMAIN IA r
T1IS LETTER IS TO BE NAILED 03 APRIL SIXW UCTeY
jC IRTS II .rroN THS LETTER TO
A PRESS RILEASE WHICH VILL CONTAIN SUBSTANTIVE 1FORATIOI
LTT A COFERENCE MELD TODAY 1I CNARLOTTE oFc E
l ou MADE TO HAVE XEY INFORMANTS DETERMINE Istnq
ijVE AREAS SUPPORT O urwh1 n 0 An
CA NEMBERS. FUTURE COURSE OF ACTI ALCfLOTTK
"PAlNTS COC le THER1111 SUPPORT L
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AT PULIC RALLY SCHEDULED FOR APRIL FIGHT, NEXT AT SIBSOUVILLErV
ARRANGEMNU WILL 31 MADE TO NAVE PRESS AND TV COVERAGE
I8 POSSIBLE AT THIS RALLY*4;
_NAVE BEEN BANISHED AID ASSOC1ATIJ _
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- FBI
Date: 4/5/67
Transmit the followg in
(Type in plainted or code)
(Priority)
S DIRECTOR, FBX (157-9-8)
M M: BAC, CARLOTYE (157-281)
B UBJECT: WERINT LLIGENCz PROGBRAM
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
(UNITED LANS OF AMERICA, INC., N. C.)
Re Bureau telephone call to Charlotte 4/4/67, and /
Charlotte teletype to Bureau dated 4/5/67.
Enclosed for the Bureau with this airtel is Charlotletter to the Bureau dated 4/4/67, which was dict j
r to re sipt of informat
from the Unit luu
America, Inc., orn Ke lux Klan (UN).
An analysis of this situation is set out in attachedletter and previous information conc vel tn
situation causing the split between
Sthe ituatiitol
G son on o 5 been previously
f -In view of the development of
Charlotte feels that the programs set on t
at t letter sh eless be instituted and et
irected to force a klan trial of
as originallly stated a releases descri at . C M- _Satt led t4t *r* /""
;S re lot
--Approed: A / Sent M Per
Special Agent in ae y s
FD-30 (Re,. 5.2244)
FBIF BI
Date:
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Via Priority)
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CE 157-281
Charlotte will proceed anld will
continue to exert pressure throg and
SHELTON and the klan in general to ur r the dissensionl which is now apparent.
Charlotte would request the Bureau to ins ct
tlanta if the Bureau d it feasible,
Sn rated to them pu licly
klan constitution, as well as other klan rules and regulations
can be set aside simply on the whis of the North Carolina
Grand Dragon or the Imprial Wizard.
Similar such action is being conducted through
logical informants in the Charlotte Division.
As set out above, Charlotte will seize upon every
ni ty to create dissension and further the opposition to
herance of the program to split off the leadership
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Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in ChargeV3
S-I 13a ((9-29-65)
Domestic Intelligence Division
INFORMATIVE NOTE
mDa, 4/5/67
will deal a major blow to the national
Klan organization since North Carolina
represents the stronghold of Klan
activity.
JGD: chs
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UNITED STATES GO( 1NMENT
Memorandum
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8) DATE: 4/4/67
aOM U\ SAC, CHARLOTrr (157-281)
sunjacT: dornRINrTz.LIGENC PROGRA
INTERNAL SCiRITY
DISRUPTION ..L HTIA GROUP IC.)
1/ S
Re Charlotte airtel to Bureau dated 3/17/67, entitl
"ELN INVESTIGATIONS, CBARLOlE- DIVISION. RACIAL MATTERS -KU
Ntle tter enclosed setting out analysis of potential or o
Charlotte airtel dated 3/11/67, entitled, UNITED LANS
INC., KNIGHTS OF THE KU ELU LAN, RACIAL MATERS -
and Charlotte airtel to Bureau dated 3/31/67, captioned as above.
In accordance with information contained in referenced
Charlotte comunicatons to the Bureau, Charlotte continues in
Its counterintelligene program to achieve major disruption of
the kit in its entirety, particularly the ousting of Grand Dragon
4. The Bureau has previously been made aware of the
Sturmoil and dissatisfaction created in t
the recen swearing into e
Charlotte continues to foster dissension in the klan
ranks through the use of its informants by the pressure
regarding the increase in dues as well as ituation
and in ac rdance w authorit ra
2 DE-4I E C5 5 1
SAPR
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Reglarly on the Payroll Savings
43
CE 157-281
in his opposition t oncerninl these financial matters
16 and relating to the aiision o nto the UEA.
pl" This article appeared in the Saturday, 4/1/67, edition
of the CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, a copy of which article is as follows:
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..- -IMPEACHMENT?
Money Squabble Shaking
Jones' GriD On N.C. Klan
y DWAYNE WALLS ers to squeeze Cole out of the
By DA E WALL " organization.
am rw s p r ,-a Bob Jones told reporters earlier
Money squabbling. the ' this week that he would have a
dent bugaboo of Ku Klux Klan Jones statement on Cole's member-
outfits, in recent weeks has ship today.
created a serious rift among $ 200
North Carolina klansmen that , Per Week Dissatisfaction with Jones
might be felt Southwide- began building p after a
Sinfoe rpord meeting of state klan officers
movement afoot to topple hap have quietly broken in Salisbury on January U Ischapters have quietly broken which the state organization
N.C. Grand Dragon Bob Jones off their affiliation with the doubled its financial ite as
for his handling of klan funds. national a n organization local klavers and pcial Jonbite s'
Several klavera or local headed by Imperial Wizard wife o the k lan payroll at
Rober: Shelton of Alabama. li0 a week. p "u
Numerous local units are
withholding monthly dues to There had been some grum-
the state organizationl bling about Jones' reign before .
At :he moment, most of the the January meeting, but the
dissension is in two Eastern grumblers had not been able to
North Carolina "provinces" put together a firm anti-Jones
where it began. But it is faction because of po- com-
spreading into the Piedmont munication between state head-
fringes. quarters and the local units -
The attempt to impeach and among the scattered unitsTe attempt to impeach hemselves.
Jones -his elected term still Thklan organization is
has two years to run -could
come within a matter of
days.
I It would almost have to come
at a meeting of the klan's state
board, and one problem has
been that the ruling clique
meets only once a year, or at
Jones' pleasure.
Ironically. Jones himself
might provide the dissidents
.their chance.
Jones reportedly is angry
because a Greensboro klavern I
accepted into klan membership I
fater klan leader James W.
(Catfish) Cole
There has been speculation
that Jones is ready to call a
statewide meeting of kla lead-
3, ..-.
P So ime scta and didet eae North Car-. bink of wilddrn .and -r This year
natinal bedquarters WO &up- lina. a plv a @and t&do"to Although there t a vedio
ported by mandatory ctrlb- n February 8, at a prove eu e ae sd i dars A rule the al i verna L
tins from the local units. meeting near Clinton. klin tate kdquarters. remit part a their a s tlis
i North rolina until the lder began adding up l- The dsconlent over money Initatio ees intho siate
in North Carolina untille lnmaefhfp ad fmees
January meeting each local mated total membership and matters Is not confined to the national headquartml.
ave in the i ate was mathing t with dollars ad salaries of Jones and his wife. To a *anter crslesm
required to pa r cents. The members also want to against iLs badtg l Mds.
nl per m th Into Shelton's When the meeting ended, know where Jones and Shelton Jels tld fellow Msam
officem in Alabama, 25 cents per those attending had drawn up are spending the thousands of renty that he drew O
man per month into ones' five reason as grounds for dollars pouring into state and, halft Ms alary tat ye.
tate lofic. and 10 cents per impeaching Jones. Heading t I national beadquarters every He claims to be living mostly
man per mouth to the tan" lit was hi u of finances month f hi
Sornier for the province including hiring his I Jones gets the brnt f the i uilding a nw home aur
-administrative unit be During the following month discontent because he y bhe as the abor
tween state and local levels. at least thre athea a one-man b t s state is being done by kla 4l
At the January meeting meetings in the E atk which headquarters. Stalisbur erj big drain n ou fl-
onespushed through the board manalemInt of klan fl- Fred Wlson of Salisbury has big drain o klnoerung Lareasatng the local manee at the to e level and very itle to do with stat nces has e the eat of
Sk-i n t state headquarters lack of Proper a ourting funds and kno almost oth attorney fees -espe ly the
comes from and where it goes.
from 2 cents a month pr the chi topic. com from and whre it gos G. C ales, who rp s
member to 0 cemt Two large eastern klavers Besides the salaries for Jones and er. wh relaented
Tslt. l i ' lsitce have pulled out of the United and his wife, the state treasury bore the House U -AliaTat pe Jin h ' I Klans of America organization. also pays Jones 10 cents a mile befthei Com I yerU.
lla although they s exist -as a for travel and provides him Activities CO rte r t ea
ImIo t bed o t as n loca l ble-rouser fraternity. wi th a car, curently a ne blme a a cll~ ed mn.'L at MeONt. .Chrysler. t aljhas cld mor
me fte ee Is a proas aso fr f
At one point In the eeting ear kvf l a e the sies of kla rbs .tie .
feelini a running e high --a rpen s" . d
that Jones stalked out wit. ,pp . " '
some pating strang wads. assted ki ppgs.
Apparentl t was a dr c One particularly sore subject
that Worked. among the discontented mere-
bluf a tn iatn bers is the Income from contri-
There was strong sentimenL * u t into buckets
, expressed at the meeting dt M passed ar at an r .
sly agit an Irese In passed around at klan rali.
stately due bit also to cut the At a meeting of a Franki
ctate ies bot also to at tio li- .County klavern on March 7,
cent c ltrib to nutin one man told his fellow klan-
. men he knew pesanay that
Even the proJones factios. m ae th11hn bcs coated
was leery of putting Mrs. J. *b pJo" the buckets at C
n the payrol because of the rally laslt ear.e
Inmpression it might leave with Klan officials he0wetS
the membership at large. th l the h l
already we a me alary .
S a aweek. Paulg his wi .
I te payri meantLthth . *
efru $8 a week frela a mn
word of th January mee
lr
CE 157-281
The CHARLOTTEI OBSERVER is a daily morning newspaper
and according to early reports received, this had a profound
impact on the klan membership concerning the matter set out
therein.
WI s fERT SHE gargthe participatio
of in the United Elans of America, Inc.,
Kn of the K K lux Elan ( tates it was
obvious that did not want ...
going to request SHELTON to banish and forbid his participatio
in the UKA in North Carolina.
i indicated that'unless SHELTON took this action,/
he might take the members in the UKA who are loyal to him and
establish an independent klan organization in North Carolina.
advised that had met with
SHELTON on 3/29/67, but d not furnish am any
SHdetails on 3the decision reached between them. surprisingly
stated he was calling a state officers meeting at 00 A. M.
bl4 at state headquarters, and following the meeting
uwon ea press release.
i-
Following this so-called state meeting, issued
a statement to the press which was reported in the 4/2/67, issue
of the CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, which article is as follows:
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Jones Claims Klan
Backs Him Totally
SALISBURY -4M- R bert bout Ids future as EI leader
Jones, grand dragon of the Ku Is Noth Carolina
Klux Klan In North Carolina,
emergtd from a meeting of the He said that a report of the
kan's state board Saturday and meeting will be sent to all klan
said that by unanimous vote he units in the state and to Imperial
was still the top klaasman and Wizard Robert Seton in Tses
"ffieial spokesman" in North Wzard obt lt T
Carolina
Jones declined to say how disa an au p '
conference held "somewbero r the handlint a tmong kann
Row County." He that all e, Jone replied: "y
are open at any time toiry ad set huim tbw proxies kianamen wbo want to examine
The grand dragon bad little to them, and for those notn t h
reeal concerning the natnre kan the books are no a their
the dscussions which lasted at busness."
least several bous. Be com-
mented ly that the sm on was JSwa ld n tl ad emunent
called to discuss rumor of wheter tae M bold a.
seanson withi the stlate ka. cused te ItR .George De.
sets, a JIM chaplaU. ad
.1 't e e s Dorset' s relatinhaip to fIre
rgalsi and m st gtag grad drags James Catmsh
to be trew eet." Jes Cle, wbhe reeity Wmed ts
rUed s a nesmans asked tbe Grec *ee am m e
chaplan's swept e
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Following the releaseoncerni
so-called state meeti
was quoted in the arti
saying Carol na klansmen have folhea
as far as they are goti llow him an ased
refusal to accep as a member of the UA as having
the whole matter to a head.
The article appearing in the GREENSBORO DAILY NEWS
Oe was also run in the 4/3/67 edition of the CHARLOTTE NEWS,
0 which article is as follows:
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State Rift Deepening?r.
Klan Leader
-Says
NC Shakeup
Comi ng
GREENSBORO I -Reports *. thrws Ls. thii Whoe asked abot reports d
of dissatisfaction among Ku a ban i a t go lg d ssatisfaction among Kas-'
n pKlu lansmenor t C be thr ow at." men ever the handling o Klan
lina appeared more sound than ew asked fiances, Joes said. -M
ever today, with hs re a KKK leader books are pen at me to
leader promising a realignme n nNarh Carl wh w ant to
d the state's KKK units, examine them, nad for t "e
possibly within a week. He declined to say how many M Ib th e a Me boo m :
The Rev. George F. Dorsett of the l0 state board members ome d h eir lmcsanes.',
of Greensboro. imperial nation- were present at the "high
Schaplain o the United ans level" conference held "sme Published reports last week
of America. la .(UKA). adi- where in Rowan County." He quoted Klan informers a say-
cated the realinment has been said all board members not ing that dissatisfaction was
planned for months and that i d planne completed th present had snt him their especially widespread in east-
may bthe complete d proxies. Jone had little to ean North Carolina over fi-
North Carolina Klamm reveal concerning the nature nanaces and concerning Jones'
Shave followed Roe Jones as the discussions which lasted weekly salary o $20. The.have followed Robert Jones a Iseveral homr. decision last January to put
far as they're goin to ll He said that a report of the Jones' wife on the payroll at
himr. Dorset' said Sat rday. meeting will be sent to aB Klan $100 & week as a secretary
" Mr. Jones' action toward imits in the state and to UKA reportedly added fuel to the
Mr. Cole has brou all this to Imperial Wizard Robert Sbelton fires of dissension.
a head. of Tuscaloosa .. Them Jones' opposition to
Sr to Cole's r-entrance to the KlanDOR ETT was referring to .DORSETI SAID be has been muddied the waters even more.
James (Catfihbl Cole. form~ _ clting charters from local Cole. who says be is a'state leader of the Knighto s Bai-ist mcnhart bcce re1+ " '
the Ku Klux Klan, who reemy iKlan units that want to with. Baptist minister, has been re
Joined the th Prorin ce dr2w from the United Klans tively inactive since 1958, whe
(Grenboro area) te UKA. adm Jones' leadership. Hle a rally of his supportmersl. .'a
Jones i North Carolina said under the new set-up broke r by. a bunch a.,
dragon of the UKA. Klansmen will be members of howling Lumbee Indian m .
Jnda .f m m wening h I te North Carolina Knights of Maxto,
S salesman, dene.any rit wit .the Ku Ku a. He c ced o ladn
intheIM ,,nt em d om1 Ubthe moe is Mrriedout.to ri7t In tt, cdet, ad
a meeting .the a'sicial ties between the units served som a mon
board Saturday and said by a Selto apparently would prison.
anous vote he was tihe be severed.
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CB 157-281
In furtherance of Charlotte's counterintelligence
program to and disrupt the klan generally throughout
the State o rth Carolina, Charlotte hereby recommends and
will take the following steps as counterintelligence techniques
in furtherance of this program.
1. To take further ad the ob ious and
publicly anno ed snli Charlotte
tillt
b-0
s rength and support for n his opposition to
while at the same time show ng to the public in a m
unfavorable light.
2. Charlotte will also prepare a separate letter
which will contain factual data similar to that ahv1
--E nact contents o
such a let er wou d be g m review of pertinent
informant reports covering the necessary situations desired
and will be utilized only in those cases where there could
be assurance that an informant would not be exposed by its
publication.
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Such letter will be mailed to every known klan unit
throughout the State of North Carolina with the mailing to take
place from Greensboro, N. C., and perhaps two or three other
selected locan sen on the basis of possible centers of
opposition t
It is felt that such a letter carrying the ring of
truth to all klan units would again have an appreciable affect
on klan membership with the resultant affect of causing considerable
dissension among the members in furtherang of the ogra of
developing opposition to and possibly
1, 3. Charlotte will also prepare a separate letter to
be mailed to all Titans and state officers condemning i n
#11 his action of allegedly calling a state nesting to have
held on pointing out that fid not think enough
of the Titans and other state officers or consider their judgments
enough to even invite then to such a state meeting. Such letter
would also point out that the recipients of these letters are
dlelected officers of the klan and in matters of such import
s liegedly considered at the so-called state meeting
the r presence should have been requested.
This letter t the state icers and Titans would
also o
It could po n out that any trial of an pr
ein which Exalted Cyclopes are used as jurymen, would
not constitute a trial by his peers and in all likelihood would
be of no effect since it would probably take action by the Imperial
Board to remove an Imperial Officer. The question would be raised
not only to the le li the klan conttuio of
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4. Charlotte will also use statements released
s information ud urge
representatives of the various units to take their stand
in opposition to ather than let his ramrod the action
through the state board when in fact it is a matter that should
be handled by the Imperial Board or the membership in general.
-hr a e n eror s ore the public and
to generate additional dissension by use of the above counter-
intelligence techniques.
Charlotte will keep the Bureau fully advised as to
developments as they occur in this situation.
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UNITED STATES GOVtRNMENT 1-
1 -Mr. Deoach
1 -Mr. Mohr Memorandum -Mohr 1 -Mr. Wick ,,,
To Mr. W. C. Sulliv4 DATE April 5, 1967 sane
J 1 -Mr. W. C. Sullivan TeI,. .-
FROM D. 1 -Mr. C. D. Brennan H"' "-
Fo C D. Brennan / * condy1- i Mr. J. L. Martin
i -Mr. J. G. Deegan
st'lNcT UITE O NNS MR T .
] 'T f JoZOT. CAROLIA,
RACIAL MATTERS (KLAN)
' - The purpose of this memorandum is to report a major
split which has erupted in the United Klans of America (UKA),
State of North Carolina.
The United Klans is the largest Klan group in the
United States and draws most of its support from the
North Carolina area,. which has the largest membership of any
state. Over the past year we have had a program aimed at
discrediting the North Carolina Klan leadership disrupting_
the state's Klan organization and neutralizing effec-
tiveness. By disrupting the' North Carolina Klan or step
c in the n onal or anizatio
N The most
ca enge o le ersi as bee
This cou le
4 In line with our strategy to further disrupt the
North Carolina Klan, he will fight this attempt at banishment.
This latest move byh has led to a significant power
struggle within the ort Carolina Klan which can definitely
be used to the Bureau's advantage in further disrupting the
organization. *3 -- 48 / 7 --q O
Enclosure /1'k --
157-9-8
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56 APR 1919 67J h/
Memorandum to Mr. Sullivan
Re: United Klans Of America, Inc.
157-9-8
has already been interviewed by reporters
and members o television and radio stations including
WFMY TV in North Carolina.: According to our Charlotte
Office, WFMY TV has indicated the Columbia Broadcasting
System (CBS) may be interested in the current controversy and
CBS's national netwo
As part of our operation we are instructing Charlotte
to e full advantage of this latesr wf
b-2-have suess u y used this stra egy he
ind we antici ate e o Carolina
4e--wita -e --pursued vigorous y
an you ll be kept advised of all pertinent developments.
RECOMMENDATION:
Attached for approval is a teletype to the Charlotte
Office instructing that Charlotte pursue this matter vigorously
in order to create the maximum disturbance within the Klan.
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TO: DIRaCTOn, fI (157-9-8)
F RO: SAC, CHARIBLTT (157-281)
suBJECT: oUTERINTEI.NCBE P11 (MOGRAI
INTERNAL SECURITY
SRUPTION OF HATS GROUPSSTDI-+ AIIRiRIGa INC, N. C.
Re Bureau teletype to Charlotte dated 4/5/6, uad
Charlotte teletype to Bureau dated 4/6/67.
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Charlotte continues to follo cl th
Spdevelopments in the split bt
h.arlott. (2. -157-l1 ) "e -37"
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wit tfan, ws vell as other developments
a. r tc Chrlotte illacVin
It is felt the enclosed letter and others which will
be prepared pointing on misconduct will along with the
action bet taken thro
Pres coveragei bel~ng rranged for this d
i flt that this threat will have some effect on
Following this rally, it is antici ated thatatimely
" periodical prssen releases peron
ooitnttning specific items relar o
sad mishandling of klan funds.
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$ The a here is based u n information received
SCharlotte ill. therefore, follow this counter-
intelligece t u and at ill ttpt
i rto oliczel
also, in order to further discredit
the klan image in the eyes of the s
ease anforn tion S
EUlrsfjrolrn coneplating an investigation of the
klan's Widow's Benevolent Fund for possible violation of the
state insurance laws; further is the possibility of r
information by the State indicating that a review of
:b N. C. state income tax returns is al toq lated. It is
hoped by copttnuing the discrediting direct attack
in the press that ILTO Jb e n a his thininmage othe
concerning his support and t ne of the
klan, SHELTOM may be forced a nish
t tiTonSHETONintends to base
eTons of the kLan constitution, which gives him,
ls Ia mrial Wizard, the authority to banish any klansman who
violates his klan th known to a non-member kis
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a n ng out that undoubted and SLTO, who are
expected to attend this Meeting, wil ye a considerable
. amount to say about him at the meets
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Approved: Sent M Per___ /Pr
Special Agent in Charge
T 3nitab ilans (f Am rira
April 1, 1967
United Klans of America. Inc.
Realm of North Carolina
SUBJECTZ Charges and request for Trial
Charges made against the folloving named Klansmen
Under Article EX, Section 2, Sub-Section 2 and 4 as follows:
SUB-SECTION (2) -Violation of the Oath of Allegiance to this Order or any supple-
mentary Oath or Obligation thereof;
SUB-SCTION (4) -Violation of the Constitution or the laws of this Order; Conspiring
S"'P against the interest and prosperity of this Order is antagonistic
or injurious to or is an intimidation of this Order, violating the
By-Las of a Klan of this Order, or the comniasion of any act n
Svorty of a Klansman.
SUB-SECTION (6) -The repeated commission of a minor offense shall in itself consti-
tute a major offense.
SECTION (5) -A ember who fails to respect the penalty imposed on another shall re-
ceive the same penalty as if he himself vere guilty of that offense.
The charges are hereby made by the unanimous vote of the Elected State Board of
North Carolina.
By the authority invested in.m as United
SKlauio of America, I hereby decree tt above named mn sus an visiting
privileges denied, because the nature of the charges is Major.
J Trial date is hereby set for May 13, 1967. Location, Unit #1 laevern Ball in
SSalisbury, N, C.
Copy os
All Defendants, and
.,Unite of United Klans of America. Inc.
Realm of North Carolina
Imperial isard
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Charlotte anticipates that r s -TON a
a to the klan or an
tte is
at ep ag to nticipate moves of this natur
B ELTOR and will attempt to take appropriate correc we
measurers to dilute such allegations.
Chariotte will continue to follow this situation
closely and take appropriate action from a counterintelligence
standpoint on a timely basis in order to achieve the mamanu
disruption of the klan and the possible
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Approved: Sent M Per /
Special Agent in Charge
reensboro, N. C.
April 6, 1967
To All Eteened Fellow Klansmen:
now the Imperial Wizard r. Shelton
a have stated that
n banish rom UKA. ave no een officially
no o this by .Shelton and received this
information only through the newspapers.
You all know that I have been a devoted klansman and have
spent a tremendous amount of time attending rallies and carrying
on the principles on which the organization stands. I have no
intention of accepting this banishment without fighting it in
every legal way possible. For over a year I have been one of
the leaders in an effort to bring about reforms in the State Office
of UKA in North Carolina, seeking to obtain honesty and a more
efficient operation. I have never tried to
ad am not seeking that positon at the resent
I am most honored to have the position of
and those are the only positions es re.
The recent action taken bMr. Sheltoton appears
to be based on the fact that through y ei, was sworn
in as a member of UKA recently. This was not done on my say-so
but was done because all of the Titans and elected members of
the State Board approved accepting gas a member of UKA. This
a roal was unanimous at a State Board meeting held on
St Renderson N. C. The proposal was made by the
and the vote was unanimous. The proceedings
a this mee were taped and later played for Mr. Shelton at
Durham several days later.
At the State Board meeting in Henderson, the following duly
blected State Officers were resent and voted un to
offer membershi in UA
Now, apparently and I are being banished for
having abided by the ws e of t e State Board.
W CLOSURE
A_ q1__
I do not know the reason for hai taken this
action against us unless afrad o As
on taf you know, there aseen a lot of critic s aga ns
particularly in the past few months over financial matters,
allure to defend arrested klansmen, his lack of leadership,
the units and members are not receiving anything for the money
they are sending to the state office, failure to take any action
in obtaining use of the Dorton Arena after all the petitions had
been signed and filled out and turned in, and kla n could not
get a reply when they write to the State Office. has
given us no -ran ed ro ram. He has used klansmen to uild
his home he has failed to
acco our nohas i ca y is ac ons
Oe not a man o moral character which a person would
expect of the
is just trying to stop
us from criticizing him and trying to clean up the state office.
o not follow the klan constitution in this or in the
handling of the klan funds or the other functions of the State
and National Office. As you know, the klan constitution provides
for a trial of any klansman in his own section before he can be
C' banished. Charges must be brought and the Klokann has to
investigate these charges and make a report before the trial.
We two are going to defend ourselves against this unjust
and unlawful banishment.
During my travels throughout the state for the past four
years, speaking at klan rallies, many of you have come to me with
complaints abou and the operation of the state office,
particularly as to m s andling of klan funds. Because of your
complaints, I have tried to lead a movement to straighten out
these matters and straighten out our organization.
I just wanted you to be aware of what the situbtion is and
ask you for your prayers. May God bless you and the organization.
I remain yours in Christ.
FD 3 LRev. 5-22-4)
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TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8) P
FROM: SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281)
INTERNAL SECURITY
SRUPT ION OP HATE GROUPS
K- TRe Charlotte airtel to Bureau, 4/7/67, and
SBuirtel- to Atlanta, 4/7/67.
t Charlotte continues to follow close the daily
developments in the split betwee and
continues to take advantage on a mely bass on eveoplents
as they occur which can e utilized in furthering the
dissension within the K 1 r *s.
Bureau (Enc. 3) (R) D[..---
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per en norma ion on a ime y bas so that the pr r
response in this counterintelligence program to remove
can be accomplished.
o appropra ear ces ge are to fther pressure on
SHELTON'S position by continually reflecting the opposition to
in the press.
This rally was held and was well attended by an
esti t -200 ersons. During the rall a eeches were made
Sb remarks empacaly rs a O
on 1 knowledge of ins a4c. upon which the banishment of
ould be founded i ='&;_desired to take such action
good of the organization. Specifics were not
mentioned at the rally but the generalized threat that a ch
information was had by with the inference that s ch
information could be madeknown to SHELTON and if appropriate
action was not taken might possibly be made known to the
public in general.
In order to obtain advantage of the larger
circulation area results of this rally are being furnished
-- along with the local
GreenesboroN. C., newspapers. Release of the articles in the-
ssa being timed to coincide closely with "
s- o i" e reovince meeting to be held in Goldsboro, N. C., on
4/13/67, which will be attended by SHELTON.
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
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These articles will attem t to reflect a situ t n
in which nitially offered to
_ and subsequetl had a change of t ng. ne inerence
will be left that chang of attitude concerning the
trial may be his ear that
rt ell ence program to oust
SHELTON, SHEL s o be told that many of te Klan Units
along the Eastern North Carolina Seaboard are in a turmoil
over the situation created b nd that there is
considerable opposition to n these Units.
will point out to SHELTON that as this situation continues o
receive publicity in the newspaper more Klansmen are being
influenced and affected, and that there is little doubt that
Sdoes have sufficient personal knowledge of acts
or indiscretion and misconduct that should such acts De made
public the Klan might not be able to survive such adverse
publicity.
a c atorial oust ng o has
and continues to reflect upon the Klan in a degra ng
manner.
In an attem .f er the proposition as will be
presented to SBELTO should the opportunity
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t itsel
particular
aT hat prev ous acts of n etion come
into public view.
Referenced Charlotte airtel also inted out that
SL1 _te Was e lorin the ossia
contemplating an investigation under the insurance statute
of the Widow's Benevolent Fund, and further release information
indicating that a review of N. C. State income tax
returns is contemplated. It was le t that such moves would
continue to discredit in the press and have a material
effect on SRELTON's supjt of
Discreet inquiry was made of
concerning the possibility of such action,
he had discussed this possibility with N, C. Governor DAN
MOORE and N. C. State Attorney General WADE BRUTON.
stated it was the opinion of Attorney General BRUTON an
Governor MOORE that such action should not be undertaken by the
State and were of the opinion that any action against the Klan
would be considered political in nature and would not be
undertaken. Further details concerning this will be furnished
the Bureau in separate communication concerning liaison with the
Governor and other top law enforcement officials.
«V Charlotte will continue to tlow this situation closel
and take appropriate action on each opportunity to dier tbe
Kla, and further the program of achieving the ouster o
and.will keep the Bureau fully advised of all developue s.
4
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
April 10 1967
To All Esteemed Fellow Klansmen:
I hope you received my letter of April 6, 1967, in which I
explained my position. Since then I have received notice
state office that I was banished, along with
I still intend to fight this banishment all the way and wi 1
greafly appreciate your support.
I want you to know tha rhas no inte ti at all of
trying to be elected to any office in the klan. mis in
bad shape physically and I took him in to try to help him regain
strength. Since the state board had agreed that he should be offered
membership into UKA, I arranged this. is better now and is
going to move back down east where he wIlR in an active klansman
but will not seek office in any klan organization. You can all be
sure neither or I have any intention of trying to revive the
old North Carolina Knights of the KKK. All we want is a fair trial,
under the constitution, with a chance to tell what we know abou
$nd his operation of the state office and certain thin s about
his private life that we feel make him undesirable as our
During the past three years I have knowl -well and It
the time has come to bring out facts that many of you do not know.
I have learned from my good friends in the Third Province that
there is a Province meeting scheduled for 8:00 P. M..
at the Farmer's Warehouse in Goldsboro, N. C. Mr. Shelton and
(rplan to be resent. I am sure they will have a great deal to
sa abou I am sure Mr. Shelton will cover up
te r just as he has every time I have told him your complaints
in the pas .You remember the state meeting where the so-
"Financial Report" was finally presented. Mr. Shelton and
c worked frantically right up to before the meeting to get tb afso-called
report ready to be presened You good klansmen in the Third Province,
ask Mr. Shelton and if this is not true when they visit you
7 on April 13th.
I want to thank all of you who have been so kind to call and
offer your suppdrt. I want more than anyone else to keep a strong
klan, a united klan, one of high principles. This is all that I am
fighting for and I again ask your support.
If any of you can send some financial support to defray the
expense of having letters like this written and mailed, I will greatly
appreciate anything you might send me.
May God bless you and our organization. I remain yours in Christ.
EN.CLOSUR F! )A
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SUBJECT OUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRA.S
INTERNAL SECURITY-
I DISUPT o HATE GROUPOOS
(UNITED KIANS OF AMERICA, INC., N. C.)
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Re Bureau letter to Charlotte dated 3/2 7, and
Charlotte letter to the Bureau dated 4/12/67.
Charlotte continues to foli closel the devlo men
lit between North Carolina
and Charlotte will con nue
3--rf iieve opuents on a timely basis to further the dissension
within the klan ranks and to weaken the position of
In accordance with prior Bureau instructions, Chariot
continues to implement such tactics tending to diasupt the klan
L, organization in North Carolina and discredit its leadership.
Charlotte has reviousl advised the Bureau of
As r
mishandl o he klan un s or
ba the klan.
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jara attempt to furnish information to SHELTON indicating a
i generalized disgruntled feeling most klansmen in the eastern
North Carolina counties have concerning
S Thas reported that did not leave
SHELTONtr a eicient time during this meetin so as to
permit SHELT a oached however,
JJ3LTON's remarks inc a at ement indicating
that hree-year term as ould be up in
August, 1967 and that if t men in rth Carolina did
not want as their they should begin prepari
a a no wto run in oppos tion to when the next election
fo such position will be held. N stated he would hav.
rplbe t er e and had to got4
a nd ated it would be better if the
klsmen o forth Carolina got rid of and would put up a
man for the job.
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. It is opinion that has some
leverage on SHELTON, possibly due to some idiscretion on
SHELTON's part which makes SHELTON somewhat reluctant to take
any action against land make the suggestion that any move
to remove be ha ed by the North Carolina klan in
general.
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The Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith published
a report concerning strength of United Klans of America, Inc.,
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (UKA) in various states. This
report showed that in North Carolina as of January, 1967,
there were about 8500 members in 143 klaverns against 6000
members last summer, JAMES R. JONIS of Granite Quarry was
listed as Grand Dragon of the UKA in North Carolina.
Following the issuance of this release by ADL, it
has been reported that J. R. JONES on several occasions has
stated that the report was inaccurate and that actually the
UEA in North Carolina has over 10,000 members.
An organization with the number of members J. R.
JONES claims to have should be able to afford a much more
luxurious state headquarters than the present office of UKA
in North Carolina located over the Crescent Fish House on
Highway 52 between Granite Quarry, North Carolina, and Rockwell,
North Carolina. For the rooms rented at this location, the
Klan is reportedly paying $30.00 a month. However, it has
been recently learned that JONES, during the construction of
a new home at Granite Quarry, is also building on his property
a building which will be used as state headquarters for the
Klan in North Carolina as long as the Klan eAfts. Afterwards
ownership of this building will return to JO;Na presumably
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since it is on his property. JONES' new residence is being
constructed off the Gold Knob Road in eastern Rowan County
about one mile from the state headquarters. JONES has recently
reported that this residence of his is being constructed by
Klansmen.
Dissatisfaction on the part of Klansmen concerning
the construction of a new bone reportedly resulted in JONES
issuing a statement that the money being used in construction
of the home was not Klan mo .ey. Inquiry has established there
is no mortgage outstanding on this home which is in Ge $20,000
class.
JONES also operates a 1967 Chrysler on which the
Klan pays all expenses and which was bought for him by Klan
funds. JONES is reportedly allowed 109 a mile, and during the
past year reportedly put approximately 100,000 miles on a
previously-owned Chrysler which was bought for him by the Klan.
JONES' apparent prosperity has raised questions as
to the source of his income.
It has been reported that in January, 1967, at a
state meeting of the Klan JONES, through some of the persons
in attendance, was able to have the monthly state dues raised
from 259 to 509 per member per month. Previously, 504 a month
was sent to Imperial Wizard ROBERT SLT7ON in Alabama, and this
amount has been continued.
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With the 10,000 members in North Carolina which
JONES claims to have, this would be an yearly income to JONES
of $60,000 from dues alone.
In addition, it has been learned through sources
that membership initiation fees range from 10 to $15, of which
$5 goes to the state office. The ADL report shows that since
the summer of 1966 the Klaa has increased by 2500 members in
North Carolina which during that period would mean an additional
income to JONES of 12,500.
Probably one of the more lucrative sources for funds
by JONES are public rallies of the Klan. The Zorth Carolina
Highway Patrol must have men present at these rallies for
safety reasons in connection with the flow of traffic, and it
has been learned that during the year 1966 over 130 public
rallies were held in North Carolina with an estimated 90,000
people attending. At these rallies the amounts collected from
the unsuspecting public who attend mostly out of curiosity
averaged about $130 per rally for a total income to JONES of
approximately $17,000.
The announced fi-ure is not 22*ys *tUaltt necessarily
correct, however, since it was recently learned that some
lansamen in the viciaity of Franklin County were recently
complaining about the fact that over $300 was actually collected
at a recent rally there but that it had teen announced to the
public that only $125 was collected.
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The items which bring revenue to JONES mentioned
above are only those which are more visible to the general
public. JONES has additional sources of income from the sale
of robes, shoulder patches for uniforms, Klan jewelry, phono-
graph records, and various Klan insignia.
i In connection with the sale of robcs alone it has
been reliably reported that in one year JONIZ sold an estimated
8000 robes, both satin and cotton, and from the sale of these
robes should have realized a profit of over $30,000.
The sale of the above-mentioned items are apparently
well known and sanctioned by the general membarship of the
Klan, however, it is probably not widely known that JOC:S has
also entered into an enterprise for the purpose of raising
funds for JONES. It has been learned that within recent months
JONES bad a Charlotte recording company prepare under a "NCK"
label a phonoraph record, "Why the United Klan Burns Crosses,"
which has on the reverse side "The Old Rugged Cross." Sources
have indicated that the sale of these records will result in
substantial profit for JONS personally. Also, it has been
learner that at the Klan booth at the Nor : Carolina State Fair
in Raleigh in October, 1S36, which resulted in considerable
adverse publicity concerning JONES and tZh Klan, that JONES had
t~ inv.sted what he termed was his personal money in materials
such .s records and literature vbich he sold at the Klan booth
for personal profit.7l
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It has also been learned that for over one year
JONES has been operating his own insurance company within North
Carolina under the name of the Widow's Benevolent Fund. In
order to avoid having the state look into the operation of
this insurance company, JONES, by using a loophole in the law,
has paid to beneficiaries by check $999.95 and reportedly has
paid the additional nickel out of his pocket. The state laws
reportedly cover any insurance company which pays a claim of
$1000 or more.
It has been reported that 1000 Klan members initially
joined this Klan insurance program at a cost of $5 per member
and thereafter upon the death of any member each of the 1000
members contributed $1. This has left JONES with a minimum
operating capital of $5,000 which would bring him additional
revenue if invested. In connection with the operation of this
insurance company, it has been reliably reported that JONES
one occasions has refused to pay the beneficiary claiming
technicalities.
Since the inseption of the planned program considerably
more than 1000 members have joined, and upon the death of each
member JONES realizes a considerable profit to himself.
At one time JONES was operating six separate bank
accounts, according to sources. One of these six was a "Legal
Fund." This fund was initiated about the time the Klansmen
were subpoenaec to appear before the House Committee on Un-American
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Activities in Washington during the fall of 1965. An appeal
was made for funds to support those members subpoenaed and
reportedly over $14,000 was immediately received. A large
portion of this amount was reportedly paid to a Raleigh
attorney who has acted as attorney for Elansmen on several
occasions.
One other possible current source of revenue is the
fact that JONES' wife, SYBLE, has recently been placed on the
payroll of. the Klan and is the only paid employee other than
JONES himself. Until the summer of 1966, the Klan in North
Carolina had as many as seven paid employees, and it has been
reported that JONES and SHELTON at a meeting of the Klan in
July, 1966, at Salisbury, North Carolina, claimed these employees
had been paid an estimated $30,00G0 during the preceding twelve
months. With the Klan no longer supporting paid employees
other than Mr. and Mrs. JONES, the additional revenue coming
into the state office may be the reason for JONES' new affluence
in the community.
In conzaction with the "financial report" given at
this July meeting, it was learned from reliable sources that
JONES and SZLTONI had to manufacture some records in order to
"hitewash" JONES' accounting for funds, and evenso were
unable to account for all the funds received. It was learned
that approximately $5,000 could not be accounted for, which is
considerably more than the average Klansman makes during a year.
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If JONES has a good thing going, Mr. SHELTON in
Alabama is doing much better. Not only does he get the sane
amount from dues that JONES receives, but he is receiving
money from all the other states in which he has been able to
set up Klan organizations. In addition, "The Fiery Cross,"
which is the only official publication of UKA, is not even
given gratis by the national office to its members but is sold
for 10 to the members. In the past individual units have been
required to buy a certain number of copies in order to insure
that SHELTON's income from this source of revenue is maintained.
SHELTON, it is reported, .a also in the jewelry business
selling Klan rings and alzo has wri'ten a book he is selling.
Mr. JONES and Lzr. SHEL7; .parctly are running a
closed shop. It has been reported tZat recet ly when a high-
ranking Klan official, GEORGE DO.=ZMT, from Greensboro,
questioned the financial operation of the Klan he was banished
by SEZLTON after charges were brought by JONES. Although it
was initially reported he would receive a trial, it has now
been learned that he will not be tried and is no lon.er a
member of U.o.. Apparently no criticism can be directed at
JC;ES or SZ-TON over the manipulation of money without
stapension o: banishment, and members of the Klan have expressed
-e feeling that both SHELTON and JONES are dictators.
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In banishing DORSETT, SHELTON carried out his threat
at the Klan meetin G in July of 1966 to banish those who
criticize JO"ZDS over his accounting for finances.
Apparently one local Klansman is also in cahoots
with JONES and SHELTON. Recently FRED WILSON, the state
treasurer, told a reporter of this paper that he could account
for every penny, but efforts on the part of many members to
review the financial records of the Klan have met with no
success, and it appears JONES is most reluctant to have either
the individual members or tax authorities inspect his records.
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The above article appeared in the Tuesday, 4/11/67,
edition of the Salisbury Post and received wide publication
throughout JONESr home territory and appeared as follows:
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ConUand roem Pagl I advertises 10 records, plus the nthe aancial dealings of the
one he recorded. klan. When former klan kluddsource is the public rallies. All the records carry segre. (chaplain) George Dorsett ofThere were more than 130 gation themes, some critical Greensboro announed be was....S pa field rallies t yer. of Negroes and others of the leading a battle to dig IntoS he average collection from federal government. (One is the financial structure of thepa sing the bucket was $130 n!!td "De New Sheriff"). KKK, he was banished from
per rally, for a to lae Jones aim administers the the organization by Shelton. ,of k17l00. klan's Insurance company, un. The Imperial wizard had said .These figures, bow r, der the name of the Wdow's .a July he would remove ,have been questioned. At a Benevolent FnPd. But be anyone who criticized Jonas'Franklin County rally not long skirts the Insurance laws by records.ago It was announced that working to payments of five Klan complaints have been .M$125 m a ol~d that Som cents less than $1,000. Laws made about Shelton as well
klansme n .s a the cover companies whicb pay as Jones, but n organizedtrue ur. was m elaims of $1.000 or more. movement against Shelton has
00. The insurance is for widows been heard.Other sources of revenue of klansmen who die. The wid- Shelton and the national or-
comes from the sale of robes, ows receive $1,000 in death ganization also receives 50shoulder patches for unious a, benefits, but the klan checks cents a month per memberklan jewelry and various Ia are for $999.95 and Jones re- (the monthly dues are $2 withinsigna. Jces des thoe portedly pays the other nickle Jones and Shelton getting half
A klan source said that from his own pocket. and the other half staying in
Jones had old to ,000 ources say that 1,000 klans- the local klaverns), plus 10
Jobes In one yearld both satino 1, men have joined the widow's cents per copy of the lan
and oton. He igur prit insurance fund and paid $5 to newspaper, "The Fierynd o n. He figures a probe. oi. When a member dies, Cross." Members have been
Thfomld $ it $2 0 a these 1.000 members hand required to purchase a cer-* This d bring i$2,000 a. over $1 each to cover the in- tain number of copies of theyear. e d the uranc payments. The initial .paper in the past
Jones has also entered the
recording business. He sells ,$500 :s not touched for bene- Shelton s also in the jewelryirecording inu but It is not known store business and has a cap.segregation records at ror$1.0 if Jons nvested the money tive customer audience fored, at Arthur recSmithen stlyudio in for exra revenue. selling klan rings and jewery. ed, at Arthur Smith studonay rong- " -"
Charlotte under the "NCK" DIFFI'RNh' FUNDS. Jones has denied any wrong-
label, a record which on oe doings in his financial deal- label, a record which an one
aide explains why the klan The I.:n has different bank ings in the past and aid his
bums resses and on the oth- funds for various activities. books are open to any klans-
er side has a version of "le One .s the "legal fund" which man, but are ot open to any-.
Old Rugged Cross." w ..-;itiated when top state one else.
klanbisan were subpoenaed to State klan treasurer Fred
SALES EXPANDED Washington last year and Wilson of Salisbury told a Post
The sale of this record more than $14,000 was report- reporter two weeks ago be reportedly fr Jones' personl edly collected for the fund does aot question any klanprofit. He has also nep ed when an appeal was made. financai matters. He said he
record sales and prom lan attorney Lester Chl- ow are every penny s
ises that oder will be ed mer of Raleigh apparently going.
Sthe day reeived -prid- collected much of this in legal If he. he is one of few, ..S the ay received -provi ees for representing the according klans sure .d the $1.50 s enclosed. He klansmen who all bid behind who say :... efforts to review
i The SALISBURY POST the fifth amendment in Wash. the records ..ve been unse ..
• , ,. ington. cesful.
-Ist Daily. A n- Fs The klan has cut out some
THE POST I hING CO. of its spending outside te Ex-Teacher
lisu ry. N. C. 2CM--PA ME &4M3 Jones household, however. Un-s uRY".u .s mA til last summer the state Sentenced ..,ParINtA &o 1v1. group had seven paid em-
Is s U. L .U. Pamoss ployes who were reportedly CREEVILE.LE, .C. (AP)--
ony s r e a t~u M Iv. paid some $30,000 In selris ,A Chicago school tescher who
S o. ... o s in the previous 12 month. formerly lived in Greenville has -
(l .n. In e ud., These employes have been cut een r.:ncd to 12 yea n.a Fr cw n. c st ta n.wr off with salaries now going ;he idnappig of a
SCAnIER OSLIVESY PWscm only to the Joneses. by ee lxville sa c, May.
o. & erey MONTHLY ..... Jones also receives 10 cents Mrt .elen Luille Isaac, 28,l y MONTHLY Jones also receives 10 centfound guilty last Friday, was.Y-. *N r e. ns ...a mile for driving his new r sentenced Monday byfederal.• ..ra -r * .a .~, for klan activities. He report- District Judge J. Rober Martin..... ao reo ns mO s l edly drove 100,000 miles last "I idn't do it," se told
.MEse year. Judge. But Marin said the evi. " • " Ifa o'EAU OF CIRCULATION.- IIm c- - rie SHEL.TON'S BLESSINGS dence at the ial was "over- .
, k The grand dragon has the The was taken from hist -, blesaings of imperial wizard home wasound late is
RBobert Sheln of Alabama In C icage unbrmed. .
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It is felt that this article will have a profound
impact on the klan member who can see the tremendous amount
of money available to through the various klan operations
W and that this article will lead directly to further dissension
and turmoil within the klan ranks regarding finances.
At the present time, it appears that the best tactic
to create further dissension within the klan with the
possibility of having i emoved, is to continue the
attacks agains in the press, reflecti his mismanagement
+ pf klan money a n any other w discredit From
statements made by
feels that if the publicitycon tnues, he will be forced to
take some action against and it is felt that this tactic,
if continued, may have some positive effect in the swaying of
SHELTON to remove
agents of the Charlotte Office met with
and to furt er sru
Sthe klan a cause t removal of0 LOA
#_ that the charters of at least 12 &
klaverns had been already sent to Imperial Wad dm
thes r esenting those klaverns who favor s
that had instructed that other klaverns who are opposed
to. hould not sent their charters to SHL but shouldj
refise to pay state or in rial taxes. eels that-.
letters being sent by to klaverns throughout the state
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are effective and additional letters are contemplated in the
near future criticizin nd SHELTO r t illegal
.banishment oi and also
sriticizing ra
Benevolent Fun .
After $are tried, a letter will be
written to units throughout the state advising of their
re-instatement in good standing in UKA.
le According to havi
illegally banished, feels that he is still the
of UKA, is continuing to set up and hold public rallies
name of UKA, and is belnin oduced at these rallies as the
Imperial officer of UKA does not desire to create a
split in the klan and does not desire to form a se te
organization, but his aim is to remove
according to has informa on
Sfro that the floran being use y SHELTON i
This situation is the subject of a separate
comun cation to the Bureau.
The Charlotte Office will continue to work through -for the disruption of the klan and the removal of
ery possibility will be fully exploited.
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FROM: SAC, CHARLOTE (157-281)
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DIS ONOF ATE GEROUPS
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advised that he had bee
Iatorme the II)" abeing used by
TBTrial rd o a is a possible
a;f- t stated that
displayed to
The Charlotte Office has copy of a Kloran which
shows that it was A copy
of this Kloran is g urn an .Also
being furnished the Bureau copy of the Kloran ing use by
WFO is requested at the Copyri ht Office ton,
D, C. to ch k records to de ite
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In the even on the
iloran, upon receipt o e nformaon rom , the Bureau
is requested to ascertain from the Department if a copyright
violation exists.
i np to sue
SHELTON in connection ith the and it
is believed that if a violation ex s, s wou a means
of discrediting SHELTON and UKA and causing considerable
difficulties within UKA.
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PAPe3 FORM! A
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In a published book manufactured is the United States of America co NOT WRITE HERS
This to?. Certify that the uuaremnu N- forth a- this pahe" best made a pe
of the reeods of the Copyright Offic. I. witness whereth d of the Capyrght T~ .*5rik ben oftn& -V
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KLAN KREED
: I beieve in God; Ineffable; Infinir.te; Etern-
al; Creator and Sole Ruler of tr.c Universe;
and in Jesus Christ. His Son, our Savior,
Who is :ne Divine Word rmade manifest min
flesh and demonstrated in life.
I believe that all men are free moral agents.
S " each responsible for his every act, free from
subservience to potentate, pre!ate or prnest;
' " "* ". - each entitled to direct commuron with God
. and accountable to Him.
"-: I believe that God created races and na-
ions, committing to each a special destiny
and service; that the Un;ted States through
its white, Protestant citizens holds a Divine
comm;.wton for the furtherance of white su-
. premacry znd the protection of rei.g:ous free-
dim: that its Constitution and laws are ex-
. a .. . pressr:ve of the Divine purpose.
I believe that it is the duty of men of kin-
dred thought: to unite fraternally for the fuln
falment of these Divine purposes; that by
so doing they increase the fellowship of men
: and more effectively carry out the will of
Cod; that the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
., an Order in all ways conforming to these
gre.: principles.
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ORDER OF BUSINESSSOF TE KU KLUX KAN OPENING CEREMONY
Order of Business (Jus prior to the opening of the meeting
2" Opening Ceremony. th' Kl:.;iff wil; place the mounted flags and
SReading o stand them at the front of the altar. The2 Reading of kiWnutes. Ki.cid wil place the vessel containing thejI 3. Applications for Citizenship, ded:c±aion fluid and the Bible on the altar.4. Ceremony of Naturalization. '; t ume having arrived for the opening of
.Report f Standing or the meeting, the E. C. will give one rap of$ tees. cal Commit nis gave and say:)
.Bills d Co "Ali present who are not members of this
7. ninis munications. order wi:; oe escorted ou:.side by the Kladd:Unfinished Business. (reports b ck to the E. C, and says:) "Duty& Sickness or Distre, performed, E. C." Then the E. C. says, "You
9. Unemployment wi;] ~-U; nd whi-e the Kladd will take the
10. For the Encowuement pasword." tAfter he has taken the pass-of he lan ent an Edificaon word. he will report to the E. C. and say:) "I
Payment of Ktlan ues c Chcr Indebt. b rs-or except those who stand before you,te i.. , a they presume to be members but have not
gra'pp Statement of Receipts and the word." The E. C. will ascertain of theDisbursements and their Balances. Kgrapp it the ones standing are members;
: so they will advance to the front and he
w;:: give them the password.SLIST OF RLAN O~FICERS Visiting members will stand at this time
SExalted Cyclo .nd be reco;nized and all will stand and give-(Presiden) rm t, grere:tig sign. Then the E. C. willltitt :vQ.... ..ps of tis gavel and all will stand------.---------------- (Vice-President) ;r.. rkc;e thi: Pledge or sing America or~Klkard both. ..-------------- .....-- (Lecture.-) udd
S Kludd ----------.---------- -(Chap;lain)
Klgrapp A.%ERICA--- ----------- (Secretary) My country 'tis of thee,
ee--------- (Treasurer) Sweet land of liberty,
Kladd Of thee I sing:---............ (Conductor) Land where my fathers died,Klarogo -- -- Land of the P:glrims' pride.---- -- (loner Guard) From every mountain side.l -----------------te------(Outer Gurd Let freedom ring.
K .ok.an (.singular) Our fathers Goa to thee.o (singular) (Investigator) Author of liberty,
To thee we sing:o; Bard of Investigators) Long may our land be bright
Night-Hawk ------ -- (Chg. of Candidates) With freedom's holy light;
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Protect us by Thy might, wh:ic the Kludd leads ps in theGreat God our King. :
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE .r : essing of our God wait upon
I pledge Allegiance to the Flag of ;.:. a: .r.: ::.e sur. of glory shine around thy
ed States of America and to the , : r y.. ;. the gtes of plenty, honor, and
for which it stands; One Na:ion, y; .. .:: a.w. s open to thee and thine,
with Liberty and Justice for al ^: as 11ey w..1 not rob thee of eternal
(Now the Kliudd lea in the fo"^ow.-. ' r, swtifi a.rb thy days, no. sor- prayer:) d st te at-
Our Father and t...- Go. We, as brohers : and when death
Sacknowledge our ^.-usemnce upon Thee and snai: sr..:O,.~ E: -c : .r;ure, ray the Savi-
Thy loving kir. .::s toward us; mae o our's blood have w....cd :ee from al im-
, J gratitude be full _r.d constant and y our purities, perfected .:. .ntaton, and thus
us to walk in Th> ways. pepared, enertho ..eA ty King
Give us to know that each Brother by his dom and repose thy s5.. ::. perpetual peace.
process of tnoughl and conduct determianes "e'"his own destiny, good or bad; May he for- INITIATION CESE-ONYsake the bad and choose and str:e for theCE.EMONY
] { good, remembering always that the livn- (Pa is No. 1 and No. 2 are g:ver by the Kladd
I Christ is our example of characer r :e -.:e-room.)Bless those absent from our gathering SECTON No. I--OBEDIENCE:this time; Thy peace be in their hear -aa(You will <ayi "I, (pronounce your name
mes; an epeat after me) "in the presence of God
Father, keep us in the blissful bonj ;1 a.nt man, most solemnly pledge, pr:omnse and
fraternal un:on, and of a devoted ]oya: ., r--unecondi:ionally-that I uwi;l: faithful-
our Order. Give us to know that our cr . : obwy-t-",e constitution and laws-and willmg glory is to serve. Harmonize our sou ...,,iy onform to-all regulators--f thei with the sacred principles and purposes ,- a.:z;:an--or which may hereafter be en-
' " our noble Order that we may keep our sa- 4ct.-a.d w".;: render at all t:nes-loyalred oath inviolate, as Thou art our witness :spect an steadfast support-to the Au-
Amen w give two raps with his thoty of same-and w:ll heartily heed-all
(The E. C. will give two raps with his official mandates-ruings and in:structio s-
gavel and say: "I now proclaim this meeting of the Grand Wizard thereof.-I will yieldopen for the dispatch of business." And prompt response to all summonr.ses--I hav-
: proceeds with order of business.) :rng knowledge of same-Providence alone
preventtng."CLOSING CEREMONy SECTION No. 2--SEC ECY:
(The order of business having been finish- "I must solemnly affirm that I will for-
ed, the E C. will arise, give one rap of his ever-keep sacredly secret-the signs, words
gavel an y:) a isand grip-and any and all other-matters
"My fe -, club members, the purpose of and knowledge-of this organiza:ion-which
regular meg will be held at (place)e ne and will never--ivulge same nor even cause
(time)--.. (dae) .......w same to be divulged-:o any person in the
(Then the E. C. says.) "You will all bow whole world-unless I know positively-thatS all bosuch person is a member of this Order-in
good and regular standingand not ev onor-do most solemnly and sincerely this organaion-- mo the best nre crt o pledgc-promise and all:rm-that I will dili- .most positively azfim-tha credly vow o geniy guurd and fat.thfauly foster-ever' mn- yield to bribe.---- .-. t 1 ily vry eco m we u n-yielt b--fttery-th e - e rest of this organlzatlon-an will mn-Du s ihCm ent aterseci theas--psonm . Gain-its social cast and dignity.
enicn whatevn persuason - *s affirm that I will never recommend-ny ntiements whatever--omng !,ror. .Offered by)-any person or perons_- .r4 person for membership in this Order-
o -Obing from e -, re ;:.; unsound--or whose reputa-secret infoma-o f th me-a sCcr i ka.cw to be bad---or whose characterSde ratner an divu ths organ on-l c..:,:'.:- whose loya:y to our countryme od.her N divulge ame---so help , ...y .uetionsab!e.-I affirm that
Le d ands. Then at en mand--m ..,.. me defray to e he expenS-w d dropY:our :h-all just and legal de- trance as cardidacs t., nide hall the fo,SPrayer will bem e hal, the fil es-of mis G .*-- .same art due and
lowi, gve u men Thade the Kludd: called for-I .... :m t.at I will-most de-m Ond, ste r men: This ds arganizion de ternnedly-r.ainfi .n ;Ace and harmony- and trong minds, great eats, tu a; in all the deliber':tonr- .; the gatherings or
afice rdoesdy hls Men whom the lust n of assembliUs-of this Or.-: affirm that Ifice dcans not ill; Men whom the Spo;~ s of will --discourage self ;s:.4-s-and selfish pC-iand il;a Men who ha possess op:nions litical amb:tion-on the p': i; m.ryself or anywind n ot le; Tal men, suve honor Mend, who ve member.-! affirm that I will never allowabove the fog; in ubln-crownd, who e any prejudice-malice or illwi-to influence
i thInkaing; for while the uy and prva:e me in casti;ng my voi-for the election orthimbing-worn cre the rabble, w:t: their rejectIon-of an applieant-for membershipubwandt r levdsd their large Profcssio a in this organization-God beir., y helper.
and their little deed s, m ing le in sel fh sz ,i o G beClO mo helper.
1.o! f.eedom weeps, Wrong rules ije. Al S -and waiting ;ustice slees g e te ac. SECTION No. 4-KLANISHNES:en who serve not fop d give us mer,: (You will say) "I-" (pronounce you. nameealenorve not w sefish booy: Bu: and :epert after me) "Most solemnly piedge,:, M en, ouagndbous who finch not t duty; prof.4 :.nd aifirm-that I will never slanderren of wQ.. characer; Men of sterl. --de,:r.a--deccve--or in any m.ner wronging wor:n; re .thngs will be redressed, -this , ,:::zation-A member of a mem-Sw r he earth; God give us ber's If::..,-nor will I suffe. :te same to
(After a paKad be done--i I can prevent it.: -I fir.: that I(After a nd ' .Kladd facr., the can. w;il be fai.-.ful-in defending ar.d protecting didas: .ndl esac, 0i -the ho -reputationr-.r.d physic!I bus:-as a member of tis Oou by you daily life ness :nterest--of a member-and that of ato be an answer 0o thisere es endeavor mcmbcr' fAr.n vy.-1- affirm that at any t:me(After ne prayer?" -without .teilating-go to the assistanrce or (After an swerto 'yes he will then lead :escue--of member in any way--at his callad Noe 4 to be adminta for Sections No. 3 I will answe:-I will be truly a brother toSECO No. 3- y steredby the Klalilf.) other members-in all things honorable.--Idou No ay) I..E** IT y ' t a affirm that I will never allow-any friction You will say) "I--" (pronounce your name nor ill will-to arise and remain-between
p.:. repet after me Beore God--and i myself and a member-but will be constante ce of-hee men-o my sacred :n my efforts-to promote real brotherly
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affirm hat will keep ecure to myself-.a it. Always remember that to keep this oath secret of member when same is commit. means to you honor, happiness and life; but d the crme-in the sacred bond of this order to violate it means disgrace, and dishonor.
teasrime of violating this solemn oath-- May honor and happiness be yours."
cason against the United States of Ameri- (He then holds up the vessel of dedication
Cape--and malicious murder-alone ex- fluid, and says as follows:)-that to they assertvernment of and affrm I "With this transparent, life-giving, power--thates to the government of the United ful God-given fluid, more precious and far
of which I may nd any State thereof- more significant than all the sacred oils of
Yaffirm an ubecom a resident--I sacred. the ancients. I set you apart from the men
y other and evual fed alleg-an--c ove . of your daily association to the great and
n ! the whole world k of government- honorable task you have voluntarily allotted
S my life-m -here and now pledge yourselves as members of this Order. As a
cred honor-to uppeoldty-my vote nd my sa member, may your character be as trans-
o-and constitutional agts o tu- parent, your life purpose as powerful, your
Seet-defend onal and i pro- motive in all things as magnanimous and as
te-1 will alwaand enforce same unto death. pure, and your fellowship as real and as-he i a all tmes and in al places faithful as the manifold drops herein and
officers of the law e y constituted you a vital being as useful to humanity as
S ance of their legalin the proper perform. is pure water to mankind. You will kneeli of their legal duties.-I affirm that I on your right knee."
S szealoly-ad valiantly--shield I dedicate you in body, in mind, in spirit,
means and prerveby any and all-justifiable and in life, to the holy service of our coun-
means and rmethodsivthe sacred constitution- try, our Order, our homes, each other and hu- a" ihts.. .and Privileges of-free pubc anity."
c-- ree ss---- of ch freeh and state-w pres separa:io "IN BODY, IN MINDIN SPIRIT,
las-and th e supremacy-just AND IN LIFE."lanewsnd th e pursuit of happinessagaast (After this he says) "Thus dedicated by us, Sany encoachmeno any nature-by any now let us welcome our new brother Klans- preligious sect or en eonp: party o parties i men by giving them the greeting sign."
Se foreig n-- o an race--colori--creed - TITLES AND EXPLANATIONS
have af':med- Inw. tsoever. All of this I THE INVISIBLE EMPIRE-Geographically
mghty God. AMEN." Thou my witness-Al- the universal jurisdiction of the Order.
say:ace the E C and Empire-a state or territory of the United
Your Excellency , the States.tar have each vollency, the worthy men at the al- A PROVINCE-A sub-division of a Realm-g oath of allegiance to our organizamed the bind a county or a number of counties of a Stateare now awaiting to be dedicated to the serv or Territory.
he mf our country, our order, each other, o A KLANTON-The ;risdiction of a Kln,
tomes M an umanity. (The E. C. advanc from Canton-a cc:-. r or a small district.
to the candissume a tes and says) "Mortal man can- THE IMPERIAL .*-NVOCATION-is the
no assumrae a more bnding oath; ch:acter Convention of the :nvisible Empire and isd alone will enable you keep the supreme legis:a:ive body of the Order.
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-from convocation-an assemb:y called by con,trol, from Vita-to know.higher authority.higher authority. KLALIFF-A successor in office.from KORRO--Is the convention of a Realm KLOKARD-Lecturer or Teacher of the Klan
Afro Korr-- cnven assembon of a P from Klo of Kloran, the book, and iard.A LONVERSE---is the assembyn of a Pro- mean:ng a teacher or reader.vince, from eonvere-, s in a conve:a:on KLUDD-Chaplain, for Culde*-the high
N pries: of the ancient Druids.SKLOKAVs -gKn.erZr i;n c , KLIG.RAPP-The Secretary, from Kirograph- -' session of a Kia. fr m conclive---a secret eo--,ne whose business is to write.
'p meeting or locke room. e- e whose bsine is to wre.m gKLel-o.BE-T e Treasurer, from Kaba-toTHE GOVERNMENT of the Ku Klux Kk.nTHE GOVERN.L. of the Ku Klux Kkcn k :p ,nd Keeu an ancient Egyptian wordis vested with the GRAND WIZARD---the n Ke an ancient E ia wordue eaning a purse. Grand Officers shall constitute hs officia KLADD he Conductor, from aa-
family; the Government of a Province is leadCo nductor, from Kpull-to
vested with the Great Titan, assisted by.his seves Turies--the Great Officers. and KLARAGO-The Inner Guard, from Cave*a Klan is governed by the Exalted Cyclops, -to stop or beware, and interrogate. to
assisted by his 12 Terrors-elective officers \ question.
of a Klan. 'KLEXTER-The Outer Guard, from Ken---
THE KLORAN (The Book of the Klan-- to look around with the eyes, and External
Ritual and Lectures. -utside.
KLAVERN-The meeting place of a K.r.; KIOKAN--An Investigator, from Ko'-to
from cavera-a large cave. know, and Kannu-with the eyes.
KLAN--The unit of the Order; fromr. cia.-- KLOKANN-The plural of Klokan-The
a number of men of kindred purpose wr.,, Board of Investigators, Advisers, Auditors
are bound together by an oath and who a., ar.d Trustees.
.very determined to enhance and protect IMPERIAL KLONCILIUM-The Supreme
* each o:her's interes: and welfare. Executive Committee; composed of all the
KLANSA-A re.-r.rmer of the Klan; te Grand Oficers.
title of the first Order, or K-Uno. IMPERIAL KLEPEER-A Supreme Dele-
KAVALefR-The soder of the K!an. igate, from the words delegate and peer. KL.AVAL:R--The so:ier of the Klan. from GRAND DRAGON--The Chief Officer of acavalier-a courtly, polite, cultured and R m RAGONThe C f Officer of a
very courageous anc skillful soldier of the Rea
17th and 18th century. GREAT TT.N--A title from the originalKLAVALKA:-DE-A parade or o:her public Ku Klux -can-the Chief Officer of a
exhibitionr from cavalcade-s procession. Province.
ANN.*O KLA.N-In the year of the Klan; EXALTED 'YCLOPS-The Chief Officer ofwritten thus: AK. a Klan-.. :clios is from the original Ku
ANNO DOMINI-In the year of our Lord; Klx Klar.written thus: AD. KLEAG-L-- .e of an organizer 6r the
Order. GRAND WIZARD-The Supreme Head ofe from the original Order
the Invisible Empire; a wse man; a on GIANT-. A :i ia from the original Ku Kluxder worker, having power to charm and Klan. A Ilan Giant is a Past Exalted Cy-clops; a Great Giant is a Past Great Titan;
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NIGHT-HAWK-A title from the originz. Ku
Klux laL He is the custodian of the Fiery
Cross, which he carries in all ceremonies
and Kavalkades. He entertains waiting
aliens just prior to their naturalization.
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UNITED STATES GO .NMENT
Memorandum
To DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8) DATE: 5/3/67
raom : SACs CHARLOTTE (157-281) (P)
suner: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
•(UKA, NORTH CAROLINA)
Re Charlotte letter 3/30/67 and Bureau letter
4/25/67 to Charlotte.
A letter pepared
as instructed iBulet /5/ as matie at Belmont 5/2/67.
The Bureau will be advised when any tangible results are
learned.
SlDuring recent contacts, has advised
4 that the Belmont Rifle and Pistol Club is apparently not making
/ any further progress. Members are doing oward
V construction of a target range, although continues
b) at meetings of the Belmont Klavern of UKA to try to get members
to work on the range. No information has been received that
the Army has furnished any rifles or ammunition.
Bureau (157-98) RM)
2 -Charlotte (157-2 1)
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.UNITED STATES GO '.NMENT
Memorandum
TO : DIRECTOR, 'I (157-9-) DATE: 5/1/67
mRon : SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281)
sBJEcr: C agrtow lrrnBW LlCE PROGRAM
ITERNAL SECUR ITT
g~BV~pTI OF TE GROUPS
ccT?4enITED!lr g AEICA , N, __
RE: PUBLICATION OF ACTS
OF VIOLENCE
The Charlotte Division continues to take advantage
of every opportunity to further the dissension within klan
ranks and to disrupt the klan organization in North Carolina
generally and one facet of such program being utilized by the
Charlotte Division in its Counterintelligence Program is theSpublication of acts of klan violence.
Based on information received from informants and ?
other sources, it has been found that the publication of such
acts of klan violence does have a deterrent effect on klan
recruiting in the areas involved. Such publication of klan
acts of violence further holds the klan as an organization
up to the public in a disreputable manner and further disrupts
the klan organization.
As the Bureau is aware, Charlotte has developed
several friendly press contacts throughout the state which
Charlotte is utilizing for the publication of timely articles
which have the express purpose of disrupting the klan and leadingSto the ouster of North Carolina Grand Dragon J. R. JONES.
These press sources are also being utilized to
publicise klan acts of violence and one such incident was
recently utilized.
This incident involved the burning of a cross at
the residence of Rev. JAMES A. HEATH Jcember, 1966.
Based on information received from and
S independent source, it was learned one ICE
and FaED CLeFFORDd partic in4tb u ine---- " V-39 L
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5fkY A L s Bnds Relag a the Paymll Sings Pin
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The Bur has e re ous1 advised concerni
this incident in ca tioned
Upon receipt of
with
viewed
an an adm ssion was obtained concern n
inv e in the cross burning and which led directly to
and subsequent identification of five other klansmen who
were also nvolved.
Realizing the possibility of further discrediting the
klan by appropriate ublication o this incide i information
that as much Pulc y as possible be given the incident as well
ow-up stories relating to the trials and sentencing.
who has been extremely cooperative with the Charlotte
ublcizin other inoration-2-
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ONE YEAR
2.. Ex: anmen
Jailed
For Barn ngCrossesP ick ed City ""detective A. J. Europa
testified Wednesday that Smith
told him of suggesting the site
for the second burning thatronight, but after the cross was
O lighted they found that it was
in front of the wrong address.
In Wednesday's trial. Rev.A d e James A. Zeath, a Negro,
ened him at his home at 516
Walnut Ave. to tell him thereBy JERRY ADAMS was a cross burning in the
oaw str M Wrw front yard.
Two Mecklenburg County ex HReath described the cross asklansmn were each sentenced about five feet tall and "a sightWednesday morning to a year to see -it was very beautiful.
in prison for burning crosses in It was the first time I'd everthe front yards of two local seen one so I just stood on myhomes, front porch and watched it."
Freddie C. Smith, 26, of RL
10, Charlotte. and Frederick D. A seighbr of Beatb's.Feimster, 30, of 05 N. Tryou James L. Jefferson, said that
St.. were found guilty in County be later examined the cross
Recorden' Court of burning the and lfeod It to be made of
crosses the night of Dec. 30. twbyfars wrapped In hero-
se-soakSed burlap. JeffersoB t m bave tali polie is while.
that they quit the Mas earlier
thls year. It wa this crit, Europa
3
about four miles from Walnut you, that they stop doing
said, that had been inended for Avenue. whatever they're doing raong."
aid that had been intended for Ervin added:
a former neighbor of Smith's. "We didn't know that It "But this court also has aELropa quoted Smith as saying bhad been burned the might duty to the community tobe suggested to his friends that before" Mrs. Evans said, discourage such acts in the
night that they burn the cross "but t's the scend me." future."in front o the home of "a
German ...a man Smith had Europa said that be talked to
had some trouble with when be Smith and Feimster March 15
lived on Walnut Avenue." and 16. Both told him that they
The nlghtrlder dicovered had quit the klan.he nightriders discovered They admitted having beentheir mistake after the cross along Dec. 30, Europa said.
had burst into flame.s, Europa buth that they had been
said. "talked into it" after a meeting
This brought a sarcastic of the klan.
laugh from Judge Winfred R. Both men said that they had
Ervin, along with the comment, not helped build the crosses.
"What organization." Europa said, but had seen
them built and described the
Mrs. Genius C. Evans, of stand as being "of the same
Hutchinson McDonald Road in principle as the stand you put
the county, testified that on the on a Christmas tree."
morning of Dec. 31 her husband The ride began from the
found a charred cross in their home of Andy Gay Laughter of
front yard. Mrs. sam s a Rt. 11, Europa said, and the
Negro. men went back to Laughter's
afterward.utehinson McDonald Road
is just north o cidty limits and When Ervia passed sea-
teaee. Smith's wife began to
cry, and defense lawyer
Amom Butler asked that the
men be fined Instead.
"These men have already
quit," Butier pleaded. "They
saw that it was all foolish and
got out. That's what you want
when someone comes before
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CE 157-281
Additionally, the follow-up articles relatiqg to
the additional rests of Charlo tte lansmen NDY A
ARD G , _ and riny
appear in the April and 7, 1967, editions o the
-rlotte Observer, as follows:
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Man Arrested,
Charged With
Cross Burnings
Andy Gay Laughter of Rt.Il,
was arrested Wednesday night by
county police and charged with
participating in the burning of
crosses in front of homes on the
night of last Dec. 30a
Laughter is charged with being
one of at least seven men who
burned crosses in front of the
homes of Rev. James A. Heath
at s16 Walnut Ave. in the
city, and Genius C. Evans of
Hutchinson McDonald Road in
the county.
Eva*i and Heath are Ne
roes.
Warrants were signed against
four others, and county and city
police are expected to pick them
up by today.
A trial is scheduled for aQ five
this morning in County Record-
ar's Court.
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FIVE CASES
3 More Arrested
In Cross-Burnings
SThree more men have been burning crosses and were sew
Srrested by county police in taced to a year in prison.
connection with erosaburnings In each of the five cases, the"
at two Negro homes the night men are accused of burning
of Dee. 30, 1966 crosses at the home of Rev.
James A. Heath at 516 Walnut
Aeen sedof rossburning Ave., and at the home t
Seach are Harold Graham Car, Ge~us C, Evans o i utchiuson
33, of R II, Durham Lan; McDonald Road.
John Richard Douett, 10, o
472 Gilmore Drive; and Donald Smith and Felmter bad told
Aubrey Laught. , lyl police that they re me mbers"'
S .' Metad Lane do the Kua glut l b , quit
- eqlierths Yer.
lThursday. All are free under."
"50O bond pending a trial in
Conty Reder's Court
Ale awatting trW is Andy
Ga Laughter, of at. I, ro
is acesed t acrs-urala
Two other min, Freddie C.
Smith, 6, of Rt 10. Charlott.I and Frederick D. Felmsta. 30,
f 5805 N. Tryon SL, ex-Ku
Klu Klasmm w.er fomnd
* glty in County Recorder's
Cort Wednesday morning "
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CE 157-281
On April 24, 1967, the five additional klansmen
appeared in Mecklenburg County Court represented by klan
attorney LESTER V. CHALMERS, who requested a trial by jury
for the klansme4 which trial has been set for May 8, 1967, in
Mecklenburg County Superior Court.
This development was followed in the April 25, 1967,
edition of the Charlotte Observer with the following article:
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Five Mecklenburg Klansmen
By JERRY ADAMS ately leave the courtroom and Laughter. 3S, of RL It. Charoevr so wrr very nearly went to jail. lotte; and Jakie C. Frazier. 33,
The trial of five Meckleburg of 111i Mockinghird Lane.
County klansmen was pst. The me were held be-
* pned Monday when their law- came. despite a large fellw- After several persons wereya rerqusted that they be tried tag of welwtshe, o s told by the elr ot out that
before a jury. -the group ewned sufficient they were not eligible to sign
a • property is the county L sign for the bonds. a county police-
-. A new trial date for the men, the five IS appeanace man was called to take the
-'accused of burning two crosses bheds. men to jail.
7 (he night of last Dec. a, was At that point. N.C. Ku Klux
rescheduled for May I io Facing trial are: Harold G. Klan leader J. Robert Jones
Superior Court here. Carr, .of RL It. Charlotte stood and announced that a
,-- John R. Dossett, 30, of 4712 profesional bondsman would
te. the arrangemeta were Gilmore Drive* Donald A. be hired.
made for the jury trial, bow. Laughter, 2, l232 Madow
Lever, temen did t mmed- Lane: his brother, Andy Gay (To signu bead voucher,
one most own $3,000 worth of
property. free of mortgage,in the ceunty.)
The trial was transferred
from County Recorder's Court
to Superior Court for the jury
trial. Cross-burning is a miade
meanor punishable by a maxi-'
mum of two years in prison
and $2.m fine.
April 5, Freddie C. Smith, 6a,
of RL 10, Charlotte, and Fred-
erick D. Feimster, 30, of 630
N. Tryon St., were each sen-
Stenced to a year in prison for
the Dec. 30 burnings.The crosses were burned in
front of two homes. one in the
county and one in the city.
The five mes were repre-
sented Monday by Wake .
Coenty lawyer Lester V.
* Chalmers, recent defender of
. United IMans o America
Imperial Wizard Robert M.
. Sheltoe during eegressloal
lavestgations.
.Among the k'nsmen's fol-
lowing of an." :. persons at
, the scheduk- ,-a were N.C.
klan leader ..S Salisbury,
and his to ... nt, security
guard lea.. eph Bryant of
Charlotte.
One of the .. facing trial,
Donald Lang, was a candi.
I date in Mor.i: a city council
primary e l to n. He was
joined in the courtroom by
fellow candidate and klatnaan
Farrell W. OstwalL
Most of the men is the
klansmen's following wore the
small maroon-and-gold, tri-
angle-shaped lapel pin o the9 kan
CE 157-281
It is felt that the wide-spread publicity resulting
in the identification of these klansmen as involved in this
cross burning incident, and the subsequent arrest, trial and
sentencing of SMITH and FEIlSTER to a one-year active sentence,
will have a profound effect on the klansmen in the Charlotte and
Mecklenburg County area since it has been demonstrated to then
that active sentences are being given for what the klan has
apparently considered a "minor act" of burning a cross.
Charlotte will continue to take advantage of this
situation and fully exploit from the publicity standpoint the
trial of the additional five klansmen scheduled for May 8,
1967. It is felt that this program of publicizing klan acts
of violence will effect not only klan recruiting, but will
make many klansmen think before engaging in similar acts or
other acts of violence.
The Bureau will be kept fully advised of the developments
regarding the trial of the five additional klansmen.
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UNITED STATES GO R.NMENT PAL
Memorandum r-' Mr. Callhan..
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8) DATE: 4/19/67 e
FROM : SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-281) Mr. Trotav
Tele. Rom .
SUJEcr: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM M:is Gandy.
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF RATE GROUPS
(UKA, INC., IN NORTH CAROLINA)
lNhIl'C KL ,5 o* A,ER A 1sC. c -'
RE: POSSIBLE USE OF MASONIC
PUBLICATIONS
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
CHARLOTTE DIVISION
Re Charlotte airtel to Bureau dated 3/17/67, entitled,
"KLAN INVESTIGATIONS, CHARLOTTE DIVISION. RM -KLAN", enclosing
letter captioned, "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM, CHARLOTTE
DIVISION" and Bureau letters to Charlotte dated 4/4/67, and
4/2/67.
Referenced Charlotte airtel dated 3/17/67, in whict
was enclosed a letter entitled, "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM,
CHARLOTTE DIVISION" reflected on Page 3, Item 4, of Charlotte's
le tion by the Charlotte Division of having SA
'no make selected and discreet contacts of
Sson c officials in an effort to secure their
assistance in disrupting the klan, with hopes of achieving a
reduction in klan membership.
By the proper use of Masonic publications, it is el
that proper information furnished to appropriate Masonic officials
for publication in the Masonic publications could point out the
inconsistency of Masonic, as well as other members of fraternal
and civic organizations, being affiliated with the klan.
This matter has been given additional consideration
by Charlotte and in accordance with referenced Bureau letter of
4/4/67, the following is being sub tte or the Bureau's
consideration: E / f7 J Q4
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2 -Charlotte- -
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CE 157-281
All 32-degree masons in the Southern Jurisdiction
of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry,
receive a monthly publication entitled, "The New Age". The
booklet is about the size of a TV Guide or of Th rpevine
ines. Pr for several ears
as the tituar head of the Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite of the Southern Jurisdiction has chm ion
the Americanism theme. So much so, that
a noted historical writer on such topics, has been running a
continuin series about Americanism, especially in the public
For the Bureau's information, the Director has in
the past contributed many articles which have been published
in "The New Age" and distributed widely through Masonic
circles.
It would appear that the u's liaisonunit
.0 el in Crime Records or the
acien rra ic Orer,
Nobles of the Mystic Sr ne, at Alexandria, Va., could effect the
publication of some type article or articles in "The New Age"
magazine. Although "The New Age" is available on the news stands,
it is not generally available to the ordinary 34egree mason who
has limited his masonic studies to the first three degrees only.
This is the group into which some members of the klan have been
known to infiltrate. \
ith res ct Nth
He
is a personal friend of , but presently
he is in Europe for the summer. His in uence in masonic circles
of North Carolina and perhaps on the Supreme Council at Washington,
especially since he comes from a Southern State, may well be
utilized.
those conferrng e ees
4th through the 32nd), main irs an office in the Maso e
no rote Office.-,.--l'--'--and ha , yn
Western Carolina and around Charlotte, is well known.
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CE 157-281
Presently the Grand Lodge of Masons, which is the
governing body of all masonic Blue Lodges in North Carolina
is in session at Raleigh, N. C. At the end of this week the
new masonic year begins insofar as the new Grand Lodge officers
are concerned. The incoming Grand Ma r f al lasons for
arolina is to be
should aware of the activities and
te influence of the Klan in Eastern North Carolina and depending
on his personal attitude, some assistance from the Grand Lodge
might be effected.
It has been determined that presently there is no
state-wide publication of the Grand Lodge or Grand Lodge Officers
which is disseminated to the rank and file Blue Lodge or 3rd
degree mason. However, it is understood that consideration is
being given to starting such a publication. Exact details of
this are presently unknown.
Charlotte would suggest that the Bureau consider
exploring the possibility of furnishing timely and appropriate
information through the Crime Records Section and the Bureau
Liaison Unit and perhaps through for the
publication of such articles in the pubcation "The New Age".
If such liaison could be established through the
Bureau and suitable information published in "The New Age",
it would reach a considerable number of klansmen from the
4th through the 33rd degrees.
Such articles should be geared to point out the
fallacy of masons who might join the klan believing it to be
a patriotic-type organization as well as members of other
civic organizations who may have been misled by klan publications.
In respect to such operation within the Charlotte
Division Charlotte would request Bureau authorit for SA
to make discreet inquiry of
wo represents North Carolina on the Supreme Counc for the
Southern Jurisdiction upon his return from Europe. is
a personal friend of SA and it is felt that suc con act
would result in a determination being made as to what extend the
local North Carolina Council could be of assistance in
publicizing appropriate information in such a fashion to reach
local mason members.
In the same vein, it is felt hat it would be valuable
also develop rapport with
to ascertain the personal att es tese ividuals
concerning such assistance as can be given through various
Masonic publications.
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CB 157-281
If such authority is granted to contact these
individuals, their response to such a program will be ascertained
and the Bureau advised at that time as to the possibility of
successfully carrying through such a project. No specific
action to further the project other than the above contacts
would be made without prior Bureau approval.
The above individuals have not previously been
called on by the Charlotte Office in matters of this nature but
it is felt that their cooperation could be obtained and all
of these individuals are believed to be stable, reliable, and
loyal Americans, who would discreetly and in good tastq carry
forward such a program. Charlotte indices reflect no information
of a derogatory nature concerning any of these individuals and
it is felt that their assistance in such a program would have a
material affect in divorcing from the klan ranks those individuals
who are presently affiliated with the masonic organization and
other civic and fraternal organizations.
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Date: 5/15/67
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Vi " itarL AIR MAIL (REGISTERED)
(Priority)
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8)
FROM: SAC, BIRMINGHAM (157-835)(P)
RE: OUNTERINTELLE CE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECUR IT
.DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
(Uf, INC., IN NORT1 CBARULINA)
*,Re Charlotte airtel to Bureau, 5/9/67.
As requested in reairtel, Birmingham herewith
* furnishes the current addresses of the three Imperial Officers
_- of the UKA, Inc., presently residing in Alabama:
ROBERT M. SHELTON,
i * Imperial Wizard, UKA,
#18 Lake Sherwood, Star Route,
Northport, Alabama.
*v"ureau (REGISTERED) r
2 -Charlotte (157-281)(RM)1 : .-Mobile (157-190)(Info) (RN)
3 -Birmingham 14 MAY.31.-10 "- 157-835)
-105-722) (UKA) j
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Special Agent in Charge
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STO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-8)
]ROM: SAC, CHA I .57-281) (P)
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#- DISRUPTIOf.0OF_.HATE. GROUPS..
(UKA, INC., IN NORTH CAROLINA)
RBE: NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE
* COMMITTE OF UNITED ILAS
OF AMERICA, INC. (NIC)
The Bureau is awarethrough various previous
communicatio s of the intensive Counterintelligence Program
within the Charlotte Division directed against the United flam
of America, Inc., Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
an effort to depose North Carolina
and to fost complete disruption o
gener
D- Bureau (Encl. 3)
2 -Atlanta (RM) ' .
1 -Birmingham (RM) /L
2 -Columbia (RM)
S- Jacksonville) (R) EX-102
S- Knoville) (RM) ,3g ..
& U Memphis (RN) D atV48fl
of- Miami (RN) RECS 157 -
3 -Mobile (RM) o -
-Norfolk (RM) ,
3 -Richmond (RM) * MAY
3z4n- Savannah (RM) - .
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3 Charlotte (2 -157-281)
(1 -157-230)
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CE 57-281
To further this counterintelligence, the Charlotte
Division requests Bureau approval of the following program as a
counterintelligence operation.
On Page 21, of "The Klan in Action", there is provision
under Section 11 entitled, "Intelligence Committee" for the
establishment of a committee whose duties are stated to be, among
other things, the protectin of the klan from the actions of
unfavorable members and to.'nvestigate members whose actions are
suspicious or whose actions seem to show lack of proper regard
to any part of their oath and to protect the klan Order by
advising of spies and enemies within the klan.
A copy of "The Klan in Action" has previously been
furdished to the Bureau in Charlotte letter to the Bureau on
4/7/65, directed to the attention of Research -Satellite Section,
Domestic Intelligence Division, under the caption of "United
Klans of America, Inc.; R"'.
"The Klan in Action" provides for such intelligence
Committee on a klavern level and it is not known that such a
committee is in existence or operation on the national level, but
it is felt that this operation has immense potential for creating
confusion and disruption within the klan ranks as will be set out
hereinafter. In connection with this counterintelligence operation,
Charlotte proposes and strongly recommends Bureau approval to
utilize letterheads identical with that which is enclosed for the
Bureau's information. If Bureau approval is granted, Charlotte
will prepare a letter on this letterhead which will be sent to
all Imperial Officers andotherGrand Dragons in the UKA empire.
V C I r C L ? _ _
S---- Thie-letter-will poiht out to the Imperial Officers
and Grand Dragons that this committee has met, after being d ly
assemble for the purpose of ascertaining the true state of facts
exist within the North Carolina klan as relates to the c arges
and c ter-char es bein made b orth Ca lina
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The letter will state that the committee, after a full
investigation of the controversy raging in North Caro i has
found sufficient cause to warrant the re al
Based upon fiesE T1ndings;-the committee will then
.direct that all Imperial Officers and Grand Dragons receiving
copies of this letter should immediately reproduce copies of this
letter which should be forwarded to the Exalted Cyclops of all
units with the instructions that until further notice, no further
monies or contributions in any fashion should be directed to the
North Carolina State Office or to the Imperial Office until such
time as the committee meets in final session and until such time
as a is appointed for North Carolina, and until
such time as SHELTON is re-instated by the commi tee.
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By virtue of the fact that "The Klan in Action" under
Section 11, sets out that the members of this committee must work
in utmost secrecy, this will be used as the reason the letter is
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