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AIRTEL ' (Priori TO: Director, FBI (157-168) a FROM: SAC, QLEVELAND (100-10261) PEASE RE: Y MATIONAL KNIGHTS .OR THE ‘KU KLUX KLAN, INC. RACIAL MATTER - KLAN 00: AT In Cleveland airtel to Bureau, dated 11/30/65, as captioned above, it was pointed out that a reporter for the "Cleveland Press," a daily afternoon newspaper published at Cleveland, Ohio, had joined the Klan to gather material for an expose type story on the local Cleveland Kian. On_1/25/66, lof the Cleveland PD, Special Investigations Unit, advise at the "Cleveland Press" reporter that had infiltrated the KKK in Cleveland had advised him that since he had received his robe at the Klan meeting on 1/23/66, he felt his goal to infiltrate the Klan had been achieved and that he and his paper were now ready to go ahead with plans to publish the story. In accordance with previous arrangements, the re| anne] to review that afternoon his proposed expose with fo obtain any suggestions or observations Way WISH to make. Such a review also had in mind PFOvec of any sources whic! may onceal. From a preliminary perusal, according td the forthcoming article planned to name the officers or Klavern No. 6, which/was the unit infiltrated by the reporter. 8 Bureau (Ri) hee - Atlanta (157-60) (RM) 1 - Cleveland EPG/min ee : (6) . \ f or/ra 4.2. ECP |Sattes basin eciql Sgent in Charse| DATE #223- 89 To 55K : = 2.0. gonle2 SSS b6 bic, ¢ cv 100-10261 As the Bureau is aware, Kuyahoga Kounty Klavern No. 6 elected officers on 1/23/66 and of the top four officers, tua are current pacial sournes of the Cleveland Office, namely, In @ previous dis- cussion with @ Indicated that the appearance of his vr article would not disturb him whereas indicated that any such publicity would be Bhly undesirable as far as he was concerned both from a business standpoint and from a personal standpoint. Without specifically identifying ai individual as a source it was subtly suggested to during the course of "© b6 of the fo; at the name of b7 appear advised that this chi Subsequently, article. Thade in the fort! also advised that at one point in the forthcoming article events occurring at a re cent are related. Included is a statement attribu that he had been interviewed by Special Agen’ of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The above is being furnished for the information of the Bureau and Atlanta Office tn age of the forthcoming publicity. Copies of the articles subsequently bers furnished to the Bureau.Transmit the following in 4% % FBI Date: 1-26-66 (Type tm plaintext or code AIRTEL AIRMAIL i (Priory i ‘TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-168) au FROM: SAC, ATLANTA (157-60)P yes: : axe NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN, INC, RM (KLAN) ae 00: ATLANTA '/ . ReaTairtel to Bureau 1-13-66 with LHM captioned "National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Inc., Barnesville, Ga., and Proposed Activity on Night of January 15, 1966," Enclosed for the Bureau are the original and 7 copies of a LHM setting forth information concerning proposed cross burnings at Griffin, Georgia, on night of 1-29-66, is maintaining close contact with concerning proposed paces WitTin, Ga., on night of 1 1-29-66, will go to Klavern on night of 1-29-66-and if it becomes evident crosses will be burned, Wit. became stolently ill and have to be left behind at residence, LEO BLACKWELL, Chief of Police, Griffin, Ga., advised he will arrange with trusted officers at the Griffin PD to arrest Klanenen wsnaghey set f | to a cross in front of his resident&: ELLE. 5-3 t Jee detached by, — Bureau (Enc, 8 i Bureau ( )0 RA Klan Unit 2 JAN 28 1966 Osun ICY: ‘ACSI, ONT, OSI, SEC SER DEPT ISD: CRDAT 157-60 DWAYNE GILBERT, Sheriff, Spalding county, will be advised of the pro} either 1-28-66 or 1-29-66, Ga, Bureau of Investigation, will pe advised oF proposed cross burnings on 1-28-66, Delay in advising above officers is being made to afford additional be protection for informant. bic Possibilt nings may be delayed inasmuch ele totbes subpoenaed this wee! Oo appear’ fore the How can Activities and this may resul! : [Coiirinetipostponing these crose burnings. ‘The Bureau will be promptly advised if there is any change in proposed cross burnings.own STATES DEPARTMENT OF Macs FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Atlanta, Georgia In Reply, Pease Refer to January’ 26, 1966 Fie No NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN, INC,, PROPOSED CROSS BURNINGS ON NIGHT GF JANUARY 29, 1966, A’ IN, GEORGIA On January 16, 1966,] advised five members of the National Knights of the Ku Klux » Inc., met at the Klavern building, Route 1, Barnesville, Georgia, on the night of January 15, 1966, and all five members were dressed in black, MEMBER OF SUBJ&< riffin, Georgia, arrived at avern bu: e men, Tew These men were not dressed in black. The eight men waited £ of Propane Gas Company, avon Georgia, to arrive with crosses and gasoline but alled to come to.the Klavern,MEMEER OF SUBjICT ORGANIZATION “ This group had planned to burn three crosses b2 sin Griffin, Georgia, on the night of January 15, 1966, b6 but it was decided that the cross burnings should be b7c delayed for two weeks, The group agreed to meet again at 8 p.m., on January 29, 1966. ] b7D made a statement .that one of the crosses would have to be burned in front of the home of Ise“Blackwell, Chief of Folice, Griffin, Georgia. Cheif Blackwell has testified before the House Committee om Un-American Activities hearings, @ of the cross burnings was to obtain publicity stated that they would have to be careful and aught as 8! ing big was planned after the cross burnings, ljadvised a truck with a tire off would be pi his truck stop and the driver would furnish an alibi for the group, claiming they were all at the truck stop, _ 7 SS 53¢ mCLOSUREe National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Inc,, Proposed Gross Burnings oh Night of Jamuary 29, 1966, at Griffin, Georgia EMBER OF SUBJECT ORGANIZATION from Athens, Georgia, were present ami planed to participate in the cross burnings. were acquitted for the murder of Iemuel A, Penn,| was armed with a Springfield 30,06 military rifle. re armed with 12 gauge ouble-barrel sawed-off shotguns. All of the men appeared to be armed with side arms, On January 24, 1966{ hdvised three Klansmen from the Barnesville, Georgia, Klavern of the National — Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Inc., on January 23, 1966, and had: contacte: advised he had been unable to learn the location o: e: Blackwell's home but would determine this before Saturday, January 29, 1966, These men decided that a cross should not be burned in front of Griffin City Hall as the Griffin Police Department changes shifts at 11 p.m, They felt there was too much chance of being caught if they burned a cross in front oj 11. Sehmssed he would recontact| before January 29, 8 in order that this gFoup-Sould maks further plans for the cross burnings. Knowles again stated that a cross had to be burned in front of Chief Blackwell's home. On January 18 and January 25, 1966, Leo Blackwell, Chief of Police, Griffin, Georgia, Police Department, was advised of the plans of the National Knights of the Ka Klux Klan, Inc., to burn crosses in Griffin and of their plan to burn one of these crosses in front of Chief Blackwell's hone. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. Zt is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; 1t and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.own STATES DEPARTMENT OF Wee FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Plate Refer o Atlanta, georgia Puke » January 26, 1966 National mnights of the Ku Klux Klan, Ine., Proposed Cross Burnings on Night of January 29, 1966, at Griffin, Georgia Character Racial Matters - Klan Reference Lette: of Special bo Agent dated b7c January ra nta, Georgia. All sources (sxcept any listed below) whose identities are concealed in referenced communication have furnished reliable information in the past, This document contains nsither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; .it and its contents are not.to be distributed outside. your agency. -fav. s-20-64) 3 Transmit the following in ee Fel Date: 1/27/66 Tiype ta plaintext oF code? eae aaaaas een nates (Priori TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-168) FROM: SAC, JACKSON (157-2934) NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE RU KLUX KLAN RACIAL MATTERS On 1/25/66, lwas contacted and advised that serious organizationa: Gulties are currently being experienced by the United Klans of America, Inc. (UKA, Inc.) in Mississippi. He stated that a number of units have turned in their charters, and entire provinces have declined to contribute x money to the state office of the UKA, Inc, as long as Source stated that_currently Mathiston, Mississippi, and| Klansman from Tupelo, Mississippi, and he understands others, have been in contact with JAMES VENABLE, National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Atlanta, Georgia, and are actively recruiting members for VENABLE's organization in Mississippi. Informant has also stated that a ubject from Mepidian, Mississippi, is reportedly engaged In recruiting A , Cogs Be fo nm eas [SUSE Xe - Atlanta . - Jackson REG- 70 Approved: 1 Py pe ecitl Agent in CyargeJN 157-2934 activities for iy has advised thai at Meridian, Mississippi, and are working toward securing members for VENABLE's outfit. iable source Province Titan Jeates that] has lied to officers, Titans and Kleagles, about financial matters and refuses to furnish them with financial data, which appears to be a major cause of the impending breakup in the UKA, Inc. organization. Source stated that it appears that| or will be thd of a new organizational structure. This structure-WITT_COnsIGE oF a board of directors, or similar type group, which will include representatives, probably Titans and Kleagles, from all provinces and this body will establish policy and endeavor to pick up the units of the UKA, Inc. which have c active, pay dues, or have actually turned in or torn rte: advised if this is carried out it 4 hat! may be offered a place on this 7 board 0; He stated it was contemplated that an account je hired to handle financial affairs for the Klan, Source advised that in the event this reorganization is successful, property somewhere near the center of the state will be acquired for regular gatherings of officers and open meetings will be held and a constructive program put into effect. Source advised that it is the desire of a number of the Titans and Kleagles that something constructive be striven for and it is not felt that the current organization has anything to offer of a positive nature, Source advised that i e belief of a number of Klan leaders throughout the state’ we forth a public program they will be able to atte the upper-class element and will be able, perl a organization and obtain some public support. cee ee. —. eee Source advised that the HCUA Hearings in Washington have succeeded in tearing up the UKA, Inc. in Mississippi to a certain extent, one of the major factors being the seeming incessant demands of ‘or more money. Source advised that ‘in Washington for the HCUA Hearings, demanded that ‘ssippi leaders return and raise $6000.00 for Not a FOIA exemption |IN 157-2934 expenses in Washington, Source advised that he doubted seriously that this money would be forthcoming in view of the fact that a great many units, individuals and provinces have quit sending money to the state headquarters. Source advised that the attempted reorganization would probably not take place until after the close of the HCUA Heagings in Washington, or at least until all witnesses from Mississippi have testified and returned home. Bureau will be advised of any further developments in the organizational structure of the UKA, Inc., as well as recruiting activities of the National Knights.JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to File No. Louisville, Kentucky January 31, 1966 RACIAL MATTERS (KLAN) On August 27, 1965, a source who has furnished liable information in the past advised that one| residencd ersiton, Kentucky, had been recently initiated into the National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (NKKKK). = Information concerning the NKKKK is set forth in the Appendix of this memorandum, On November 19, 1965, the reco} Bureau, Covington, Kentucky, reveal tha jin Walton, Kentucky. [______ Tage was listed as[_Jyears old and his employment atL_ he records contain no other information. Attached is a copy of a report of interview with Delmaray Spencer on January 26, 1966, at Covington, Kentucky. locument contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; 1t and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date 3/31/66 was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent and the purpose of the interview. He was advised that he did not have to make a statement, and that the interview could be terminated at any time he chose. im is employed as lat n Cincinnati, 7 hat resides at WWalton, Kentucky. He continued that sometime last Summer, he did not recell the exact date, there was a great deal of publicity given to a Ku Klux Klan Meeting that was to be held somewhere in Ohio on a farm or property belonging to one fe stated that more out of curiosity than e186; he went to this location at the time of the meeting, made application and was initiated into the Ku Klux Klan, He stated he paid a $15.00 initiation fee, He was advised that he later received notice of another meeting to be held at the same location, but that he has never attended that meeting or any other meeting of the Ku Klux Klan. bé lcontinued that he never knew bic previously and-could not even say tha’ Jwas_a member oF bi lux Klan oj the Klan Meeting was held on property. could not furnish the names of any other individuals who joined the Ku Klux Klan on that same date as he did. continued that there were many things in the Klan that_he did not agree with including the use of force and violence and that he definitely was never involved nor would he ever become involved in such a situation. The following description was obtained from observation and interview: Name + (NO MEDDLE NAME) on 1/26/66 at Covington, Kentucky Fite # Louisville 157-326 fe ee acer ae ‘This document contains neither recommendations nor conclvsione of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to ee eaeeseuee cette teceeet estates testes eee cease eeecearecaaRafi 1 - Mr. Herington irtel fo: SAC, Jackson (15-2934) om: z » FBI (25/-208) — om: virector. Bro dp ) NTIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU_XLUX KLAN ROCIAL MATTERS (KLAN) RedNairtel 1/27/60". Information set forth 1a referenced airtel should ke submitted by letterhead memorandum in a form suitable for mination by return airtel unlez:: the Jacivon Office nas gical reason: which would preclude dissemination, -vemination should also be made to local Federal intelligence agencies. Jackson should carefully follow thi: situation and keep Bureau advised. 1 - Atlanta NOTE: Jackson informant advised that local United Klans of America, Inc. organization was in difficulty because of distrust b6 oe Efforts being made to bic reorganize under captioned organization, Dissemination should be made of this information to intelligence agencies unless ; Jackson has information which would preclude dissemination. WFD-36 IRergs-22-04) Transmit the following in FBI Date: 1/31/66 2 0 8 Tiype tm platntent oF code? AIRTEL I 7 (Priority a ‘TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-168) FROM: SAC, CLEVELAND (100-10261) NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU. KLUX KLAN, INC, RACIAL MATTERS - KLAN w Re Cleveland airtel to Cincinnati dated 1/27/66. Enclosed for the Bureau are eight (8) copies of a self-explanatory LiM, ae The Cincinnati Office is being furnished seven (7) copies of the LMM for dissemination to appropriate Federal intelligence agencies, The Atlanta Office is being furnished two (2) copies of the LHM for information purposes. In keeping with Bureau instructions set forth in Bureau airtel to Cleveland dated 1/28/66, information previously furnished to the Cincinnati Division by referenced Cleveland airtel is herewith incorporated into a LHM in view of its possible intelligence value to the Cincinnati Division and the Bureau. No dissemination is being made by the Cleveland office as the information relates to an incident which took place in the Cincinnati Division and participated in by Cincinnati subjects. The confidential source mentioned in the LHM is (Probationary). : Re Jee dctach&) byt Dp Euan Unit DATE FORW 2 - Atlanta (157-60): 2 = Cincinnati (157-245), (Ene.-7) 1 - Cleveland Neh 7) al Gr arena one. OND 9 (9) gg 07 AOE S27) FEB 2 38 EPG/mico AGENCY: ACSI, ONT, OSL; SEC SER) — Approy GRD, as Toe re 8 SpagRRs in Charge memati in Z wa)FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Cleveland, Ohio January 31, 1966 NATIONAL KNIGHTS oF THE EU KLUX KLAN, INC. A characterization of the National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Inc. (NKKKK), appears as an appendix attached hereto. ; EMBER OP SUBJECT ORGANATION A confidential source, who has furnished reliable information in the past, oi ary 1966, t during a speech given b; NKKKK’ for Ohio, at the January 23,1906 Cl8yeland, Ohio meeting of NKKKK ga Kounty Klavern #6 (Cuyahoga County), fold of an incident wherein one of the members of the eon, Ohio Klavern got drunk and shot it out with an off-duty policeman in the Dayton, Onio are Follqwing bia relgase on - bond, this Klansmen personal}; nd be asked that the Klan furnish h’ pefused = b7C and stated the Klan would not ook their courage 7 from a bottle. tientioned that the individual in question is not known to the police as a Klansmn, He also mentioned that this Klansman has a famil; wr children, the oldest being about four years of age. uld not reveal the Klansman's identity or further facts conceming the incident. Le LOH ENCLOSUREERNMENT * * 9 Memorandum uNBrED STATES 8 DIRECTOR, FBI pare: January 31, 1966 Qi SAC, LOUISVILLE (157-326) (c) EMek rontiATii £08 supject: DELMARAY (NO MIDDLE NAME) SPENCER su. eeoeae eam A RACIAL MATTERS (KLAN) pate, 223% Enclosed for the Bureau are eight copies of a . Letterhead Memorandum concerning the captioned individual. 7 unidentified source referred to in the enclosed “~ i3 the original record of which is recorded in * LotTsv: Je 157-224-35. It is not felt the information in the enclosed warrants classification of the enclosed. Copies of the enclosed have been disseminated locally 7 to Secret Service. b7D In view of the fact that no information has been 4) developed indicating that the activities of Jare such to require investigation of him, no further action is being ~ taken and thia matter is being Closed. ENCLOSUD @- Bureau (Enc. 8) 1 - Cincinnati (Enc. 1) (Info) 1 - Louisville JMB/vp . am (SLICE S38 20 FEB_Siig66 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan& STATES DEPARTMENT OF &.. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION January 31, 1966 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 Director United States Secret Service Department of the Treasury Washington, D.C. 20220 Dear Sir: ‘The information furnished herewith concerns an individual who is believed to be covered by the agreement between the FBI and Secret Service concerning Presidential pro- tection, and to fall within the category or categories checked. 1. [J Has attempted or threatened bodily harm to any government official or employee, including foreign government officials residing in or planning an imminent visit to the U. S., beeause of his official status. [C1 Has attempted or threatened to redress a grievance against any public official by other than legal means. . ] Because of background is potentially dangerous; or has been identified as member or participant in communist movement; or has been under active investigation as member of other group or organization inimical to U. 8. |. JU. S, citizens or residents who defect from the U. S. to countries in the Soviet or Chinese Communist blocs and return. . Ky Subversives, ultrarightists, racists and fascists who meet one or more of the following criteria: (a) (Evidence of emotional instability (including unstable residence and employment record) or irrational or suicidal behavior: (b) (2 Expressions of strong or violent anti-U. S. sentiment: (c) © Prior acts (including arrests or convictions) or conduct ot statements, indicating a propensity for violence and antipathy toward good order and government. 6. [Individuals involved in illegal bombing or illegal bomb-making. Photograph (J has been furnished (Jenclosed [XJ is not available Cimay be available through Very truly yours, 1 - Special Agent in Charge (Enclosure(s) 2 U. 8. Secret Service , Louisville, Kentucky Enelosure(s) 1 Wpon removal of elassified enclosures, if any, this tranemittal form ‘Decomes UNCLASSIFIED)@ e 4-528 IS7~— 168- S40 CHANGED TO 157- 9661-5 AUG 1 61968 13 |p Lrude (nev. 1213-58) FBI Date: 1/31/66 Transmit the following in (Type In plain text oF code) [Priority oF Method of Malling) 70: Director, FBI (157-168) FROM: SAC, Cleveland (100-10261) NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN, INC. (NKKKK) RM - KLAN ReBuairtel to Cleveland, 1/28/66. explanatory LEM. The Cincinnati and Indianapolis Offices are each being furnished seven copies of the LHM for dissemination to appropriate Federal intelligence agencies. The Atlanta Office is being furnished two copies of LHM. G-2, ONI, OSI and the USA, Cleveland, pursuant to Bureau instructions. The confidential source mentioned in the LEM is (Probationary). “gh poreau (roe 1 - 8 - Atlanta Enc. 2 (RM 2 - Cincinnati (157-2 5) Cress 7) any ABZ. LOE. SY 2 - Indianapolis (Enc. 7) (RM 2 - Cleveland Jee pee ty & FEB 2 1966 EPG/RSAGENCY: Acst, on! Kay Unit a SS QQ.) DEP} 180: zy oe SR a, DATE FORW Enclosed for the Bureau are eight copies of a self- Local dissemination is being made to Secret Service, I\ HOW FORW: : BY: an = Approved: BBFEB 8 OB :arAcen in chasse Sent M Per—_ ea (Rov. 1241-85) aS COAIRGRAM (© CABLEGRAM RADIO xxx TELETYPE °°" DECODED COPY 57,0 PM EST URGENT 1-29-66 JOW ‘0 DIRECTOR FROM ATLANTA 292230 a (NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN, INC., RACIAL MATTERS (KLAN) « pe Te BE: eng hode RE ATLANTA AIRTEL JANUARY 26 LAST. (PROB) ADVISED PROPOSED CROSS BURNINGS, GRIFFIN, GA., CANCELLED FOR THIS PM, pave NOT RETURNED TO BARNESVILLE, GA, AREA, INFORMANT WILL BE ADVISED WHEN CRUSS BURNINGS WILL BE RESCHEDULED, LOCAL AUTHURITIES ADVISED OF CHANGE IN PLANS, LHM FOLLOWS, RECEIVED: 5: PM RPT Oe coos IAN 5 REC. 47 [STE 5Y2- mn cy ae 3 nt Ifthe intelligence contained in the above message is to be disseminated outside the Bureau, itis suggested that it be suitably paraphrased in order ta protect the Bureau's eryplographie systema. —Transmit the following in Date: 3/24/66 i i ( i 1 1 FBI i ' ( 1 Tip i placa oF cada) AIRTEL i (Priori i ‘TO: DIRECTOR, FBI FROM: SAC, PITTSBUEGH (157-457) SUBJECT: Garronan KU KLUX ELAN NEW CASTLE, PA, RACIAL MATTERS- KLAN 00: PITTSBURGH On 1/19/66, the following prepaid advertisement appeared in the "personals" column of the "New Castle News," New Castle,Pa.: "Join the National Ku Klux Klan, Post Office Box 653, New Castle,Pa., 16103, Thomas J. Mitchell, 337 East Washington Street,” Pittsburgh indices disclose that was a subscriber to"The Thunderbolt, NSRP,” anc rected a "Letter of Opinion" to that publication in the past. fides not have an arrest record at the New Castle Police Department,but has a poor credit rating with the Credit Bureau of Greater New Castle, INew Caste, voluntarily appeared at the New Castle RA and advised SA Geer reper emia they wanted to discuss this matter oth appeared emotionally upset during the, ‘Saterview and at times, roke down and wept. "2 (Pasting tntoy 1 C0) IEF LOE SYS Ae 2-Pit tsbure ‘ Out /emt vet a 2 JaeB8 1966 Bias he (a) ; pate AAO fu ” Approved: b2 b6 bIC b7DPG 157-457 He displayed razor-slash scars on both wrists carved by suicide attempts while serving in the U.S. Air Force from 10/19/61 t B/io/6u. a eresentay receiving $240 per month compensation from S. Government, which represents 100% disability following his honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force for psychiatric reasons. [stated that he became \"disii1usioned" of alleged “white supremacy" while serving with the U.S. Air Force in Germany and has since become interested in the Ku Klux Klan and other "hate organizations;" however, he stated that he has since realized the fallacies of the policies of these organizations and is going to disassociate himself from them altogether. stated that she has never agreed Wita her husband's former beliefs in this regard and feels that he is on the verge of another mental breakdown. They stated that they plan to depart from New Castle, where both were reared during the first week of February,1966, for Youngstown, be pilltexuhgre they will reside and deel employment. b7c ade available to Si anassortment of literature and letters in connection with prior correspondence with the klan, American Nazi Party and the National States Rights Party. This literature will be forwarded to interested offices. volunteered that he knows of no other sympathizers in the New Castle area and has never held or attended any meetings. is described as follows Race: White Sex: Born:PG 157-457 Height: Weight : Hair: Eyes: Employment : Education: Military Status: Scars and Marks: Copy of this is being forwarded to the Cleveland Division for informational purposes inasmuch as the subject intends to take up residence at Youngstown, Ohio and copy to Atlanta since it is Office of Origin in case re National Ku Klux Klan. MITCHELL HASADMITTED ATTEMPTING SUICIDE IN THE PAST. b6 bICi i 8 i E 8 i 1 = Mr, Herington Directer, FBI (157-168) Je9 54Y LE rr Fee dt 1 “SEK NOTE RAGE: JH: dak Oy 1 = Atlanta (57-60) = 4 (57-245) wee oy oy 7A we + 8 9 10 WZ “G6FEBtential ite Federal The above instruc- any inferastion regarding disseminated te tions are being issued to emphasize to the Cincinnati and agile! adits a stds i a Le EREGL | i : 3 i : i i i i Ser violence. be immediat There is evidence that captioned organization is becoming organized in Ohio after several months of membership i bl il al 53nbsge3 F the necessity of staying on top of the situation to avoid beceming overwhelmed by sudden Klan growth. Cleveland Offices the importance of these investigations and recruiting without effective organization.22, 1 - Mr, Herington Sictel eo, % To: 340, Pitteburgh (15/-457) F From: Director, FBI (15/-165) — NATIONAL KU KLUX KLAN REC. 47 New CASTLE, PA, RACIOL MATTERS - KLIK : FAMED RePQairtel 1/2 /vi, The Pittsburgh Office should promptly submit a letterhead memorandum suitable for dissemination setting forth information in referenced airtel. This letterhead memorandum should also be disseminated by the Pittsburgh Office locally to Secret Service and appropriate Federal intelligence agencies. 1 - Cleveland 7 1 - ‘tlanta 2 SHisss o> (6) NOTE: me Pittsburgh airtel indicated b7c had associated himself with captioned organization and other radical right wing groups. He and his wife voluntarily appeared at New Castle Resident Agency and furnished background information indicating al: was disassociating himself from these organizations. nas history of mental disturbance and this information should be appropriately disseminated. cvevervee unt]3 FBI Date: 2/1/66 ‘Transmit the following in [Type te platntont o7 code) AIRTEL (Priori? 10 : DIRECTOR, FBI non we CINCINNATI (157-245) (®) _ ST SUBJECTS” NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF ; THE KU KLUX KLAN i, Bs RACIAL MATTERS For the Bureau's information, late on the evening of 1/29/66, PCI who is a member of the National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (NKKKK), advised that moments before| Dayton, Ohio, area members of the 5 een in the bar which he owns and operates and had appeared to be in an excited state, They asked him if he had a gun and if he could come with them "to get someone.” He advised that his business would not allow him to leave at that time, and they left without explaining the reason for their exc: nt or the identity of their alleged intended victim, ladvised that the two were driving a 1965 white Dodge which is equipped with a sending and receiving radio, advised that if able, he would have gone with them to Ueter=— mine their plans and action, pavised that| Jvas angry recently because his son was replaced in his job by a Negro, and he 7 - Cincinnati 2 - 157- & - 1574 2 ~ 157-504) G)- Bureau (RM) BER Fb AB fore Tare Suita 6 SHH:mjf£ Approved: (oy Sppgigl Agent in ChargeCI 157-245 assumed that this was what was involved. Immediately thereafter , Day; Ss advised of the alleged intentions oi to possibly commit violence and the description o! Wehicle, without revealing the identity of the informant. He was also - advised that] car is equipped with the radio, b6 tated that he would, without jeopardizing the bic Investigation, place a "spot and see" alert with patrol bID car to observe, but not stop, instant vehicle, _________-As of 1/29/66, no information was received that had committed any act of violence.Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI pate: 2/2/66 sa cat ee LOUISVILLE (157-325) (¢) aun oR ed Ve mene UE oe ——J Moe RACIAL MATTERS (KLAN) Enclosed are eight copies of a letterhead memorandum \ concerning captioned individual. Copies of the enclosed \ ve been disseminated to the local Secret Service. In view of no information being developed, indicating the activities of[ —Jarésuch as to requife investigation of him, no further action is being taken and this matter is , being closed. ea 2-Bureau (Enc.8 )gicCh 1-Cineinnati (Enc.1) (Info) 1-Louisville JJS:smh (4) Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan FEB 291968 a) STATES DEPARTMENT OF 2... FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to File No. Louisville 2, Kentucky February 2, 1966 ener 13 ONGLASE AEREN 19 UNGLASSIF wn cae RACIAL MATTERS (KLAN) On August 8, 1964, was interviewed by Bureau Agents, at which time he| adyjsed that he had filed an application for membershIp-Into thé National Knights of the Kiu Klux Klan: {NKKKK). a Information concerning the NKKKK is set forth in the appendix of this memorandum. On October 21, 1965, b6 Northern Kent eau, furnished the following oS information o1 from his file. H bic listed ai BV: Covington, Kentucky employer — Body. The file reflected that on February, 1962, was sentenced to 3 days in the workhouse and fined “I0U.—He was suspended from driving for a year when he was convicted for driving under the influence of alcohol in Cincinnati, Ohio. On October 21, 1965, Identification Division, Covington, a Department, advised t ecord in his file identifiable with one| Attached is a copy of a report of interview with on January 25, 1966, at Fort Thomas, Kentucky This docume “récommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. 1 ASP SE P-S HES ENCLOSUBRwi 3 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION . Date February 2, 1966 1. yi oat! ~ , was interviewed at his residence | tucky. He was BavIse that he did not have to make any statement, and any statement he might make could be used against him in a court of law. He was also advised that he had the right to consult an attorney, or anyone of his choice prior to making any statement. was asked if he was a member of or associated with the National Knights of the Klu Klux Klan (NKKKK). He advised that he was not a member, however, he stated that he had applied formembership to the NKKKK approximately two years He stated that he had given this application to| lin Silverton, Kentucky. He advised that since he has applied for membership he has not heard anything from the Klan, and he no longer has any interest in Joining the Klan. He stated that he is sympathetic with some of the ideas of the Klan, however, he does not plan to become a member of the Klan in view of the fact that he has never heard from them since he had filed his application. 6 When asked if he attended any of the meetings of the Lee NKKKK he advised that he attended rallies on a farm on Oregonia, Ohio, however, he did not make any of the rallies in the Northern Kentucky area. He stated that he has not taken any oath or paid any dues to the NKKKK, and he advised that he does not know of anyone in the Northern Kentucky area who is a member of the NKKKK A description of bs obtained through observation and interview is as follow: : mn Name Residence Fort Thomas, Kentucky p.efele 7 My on 1/26/66 at _ Fort Thomas, Kentucky File # _LS_157-325 sal by SAI |JJS:smh__pate dictatea __1/31/66 ‘This document contains nolthor recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and ia loaned to ‘Your agency itand sta contents are not to be distribured outeide your agene’.FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to File No. Director United States Secret Service Department of the Treasury Washington, D. C. 20220 Lewary 2, 109 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 Dear Sir: ‘The information furnished herewith concerns an individual who is believed to be covered by the agreement between the FBI and Secret Service concerning Presidential pro- tection, and to fall within the category or categories checked. 1. (J Has attempted or threatened bodily harm to any government official or employee, including foreign government officials residing in or planning an imminent visit to the U. S., because of his official status. 2. (J Has attempted or threatened to redress a grievance against any public official by other than legal means. - [2 Because of background is potentially dangerous; or has been identified as member or participant in communist movement; or has been under active investigation as member of other group or organization inimical to U. 8. 4. [2 U- &. citizens or residents who defect from the U. 8. to countries in the Soviet or Chinese Communist blocs and return. 5. [3 Subversives, ultrarightists, racists and fascists who meet one or more of the following criteria: (a) [J Evidence of emotional instability (including unstable residence and employment record) or irrational or suicidal behavior: (b) (5 Expressions of strong or violent anti-U. 8. sentiment; (e) © Prior acts (including arrests or convictions) or conduct or statements indicating a propensity for violence and antipathy toward good order and government. 6. [J Individuals involved in illegal bombing or illegal bomb-making. Photograph (has been furnished (enclosed (2) is not available (Cimay be available through Very truly yours, 1- Special Agent in Charge (Enclosure(s) 5) U. 8, Secret Service : oa Bulovalic, Sontaciy Enelosure(s) (Upon removal of elassified enclosures, if any, this transmittal form ‘Becomes UNCLASSIFIED.)10 FROM SUBJECT: somaesye session ONITED STATES cogpwenr e Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI pare: February 3, 1966 ‘Tac, IQUISVILIE (157-317) (C) aOR ch RACIAL MATTERS (KLAN) ween ignved 00: LOUISVILLE Reference Louisville airtel to Atlanta, dated November 22, 1965, and Cincinnati letter to Louisville, dated January 18, 1966. Enclosed for the Bureau are eight copies of Letterhead Memorandum concerning the captioned individual. ‘The unidentified source referred to in the enclosed letterhead Memorandum is original record of which is recorded in Louisville TITe I57-224-35. It is not felt that the information in the enclosed warrants classification of the enclosed. Copies of the enclosed are being disseminated to the Secret Service locally. Since no ‘oefeaattpe has been developed indicating that the activities of| re such as to require investigation of him, no further act! being taken and this matter is being considered closed. @©- Bureau (Bno, BECO Je T= Cincinnati (Ene. 1) (Info) MCT-19 a REC-10 [57 108 “BY, nag on te FEB 7 1966 AGENCY: ACSI, ONT, OSI, SEC SER DEEL 15D; CRD, DATE FORW:7 ¢ HOW FORW: 4 > sala BY: 454 ite 1G FEB L5PHQG6%: Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan eeeé.. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION February 3, 1966 WASHINGTON, Duc. 20535 Director United States Secret Service Department of the Treasury Washington, D. C. 20220 Dear Si ‘The information furnished herewith concerns an individual who is believed to be covered by the agreement between the FBI and Secret Service concerning Presidential pro- tection, and to fall within the category or categories checked. 1. © Has attempted or threatened bodily harm to any government official or employee, including foreign government officials residing in or planning an imminent visit to the U. S., because of his official status. . J Has attempted or threatened to redress a grievance against any public official by other than legal means. . Because of background is potentially dangerous; or has been identified as member or participant in communist movement: or has been under active investigation as member of other group or organization inimical to U. 8. . citizens or residents who defect from the U. S. to countries in the Soviet or Chinese Communist blocs and return. KXSubversives, ultrarightists, racists and fascists who meet one or more of the following criteria: (a) Evidence of emotional instability (including unstable residence and ‘employment record) or irrational or suicidal behavior: (b) Expressions of strong or violent anti-U. 8. sentiment; (e) © Prior acts (including arrests or convictions) or conduct or statements indicating a propensity for violence and antipathy toward good order and government. 6. CJ Individuals involved in illegal bombing or illegal bomb-making. Photograph [=] has been furnished (CJenclosed Ky] is not available Ci may be available through Very truly yours, 1- Special Agent in Charge (Enclosure(s) 2 U. 8. Secret Service, Louisville, Kentucky Enclosure(s) 1. Wipon removal of claseitied enclosures, if any, thie tranemittal form ‘becomes UNCLASSIFIED.)FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Ref to File No, Louisville, Kentucky February 3, 1966 ALL FoR HERG HE 13. UHC! O18. 33 Carr Lassiriey ~~, EY SPR RACIAL MATTERS (KLAN) 4 -— eee On August 27, 1965, a source who has furni: in the past advised that one Qvington, Kentucky, had recently been National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan ‘SKKKK ). ES ON SE ——_ Information concerning the NKKKK is set forth in the Appendix of this memorandum. On November 19, 1965, the records of the Credit wreau of Northern Kentucky, Covington, Kentucky, reflected that Covington, Kentucky, filpd-bankrunioy In ipgust, 190%, His employment was listed as ovington, Kentucky, but that he was discharged Tpam]this employment in March, 1965. His age was listed as| ears and his credit rating was listed as unsatisfactory. -—————Aktiached is a copy of a report of interview with lon January 25, 1966, at Covington, Kentucky. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. b6 b7c: og e FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION pate 1/31/66 Covington, Kentucky, was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agents, of the nature of the inquiry, and of the fact that he did not have to make a statement and that he could terminate the interview at any time. advised that he is presently residing at| vington, Kentucky, and that he is unemployed. jas asked whether he was a member of the National Knights of tne a- seis log /3) s 3 vat 40 FEB 8 | 1958 WEM: EV (QGENCY: ACSI, ONI, OSI, SEC SER a — DEPT Igb: CRD DATE FORW =? eet a roRW: ( S fy} Wi A. a or mee PORN OA = manent at PEC ae of bo 4 / Sent Mo Per in Charge chen ae bicun STATES DEPARTMENT OF rics FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION “Tn Reply, Please Refer File No, 421 South Sixth Street Springfield, Illinois 62701 February 3, 1966 ALL IMFORSE/TIOH COMTAMED PEREIN 19 USCLASSIFIED r DRTER ASA BBY A, NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF TRE KU_KLUX KLAN, INC, (NKKKK) On January 31, 1966, of the Illinois State Police District at East St. Louis, Illinois, furnished information that he and other State Police troopers were in the vicinity of the Kern farm, RFD, Valneyer, Monroe ty, Wlinois, on the evening of January 29, 1966. He furnished information that five automobiles bearing Missouri licenses as listed, were observed in the vicinity of the Kern furm on the late afternoon of January 29, 1966, Vehicles and licenses are as follows: advised there was nothing definite Miesouri license was part of this gathering. 7 Biles and a pickup truck Ll of the lights at the farm wers fisrx ut this tine, / FI 66 to establis \ \NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU_KLUX KLAN, INC, (NXEKK) tated | contacted a trooper In the Monroe County area on the iste afternoon of Janusry 29, 1966 end requested directios the____|farm, The person identifying himself (cm had in his possession a hand-drawn_my which had been pkoto- copied. On arriving at the fural ~~ placed his peraonal vehicle at the point where the Kern farm road meets the rural b6 county road. bic stated the vebicle bearing Wissourt licens: which 28 incued t Si. Louis, Wissourt, was actually @Elvei Dy & person dentivying himeel? to one of the officers ae| Florisgant, Wissouri. vigted the weather wus very severe on the evening of January 29, 1966 with the temperature well below zero, He said from ths short period of time that the various individusle were st the Kern farm, it did not sppear that 2 meeting of any length could heve taken place. ‘The NKKKK is chsrecterined in the attached appendi: ‘This documeat contging neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, Xt is the property of the FBT and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.peng stares Qvennvene @ “Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI pate: February 9, 1966 / aoe Csac, LOUISVILLE (157-327) (¢) . pcvayion CONTANIED suByEcT: BENNIE E, COLLINS a ASSES 3 RACIAL MATTERS (KLAN) ‘WEREI, S pate. 3. 00: LOUISVILLE Reference Louisville airtel to Atlanta, dated November 2,1965; Atlanta letter to Louisville, dated January 4, 1966; and Cincinnati letter to Louisville, dated January 12, 1966. Enclosed for the Bureau are eight copies of Letterhead Memorandum concerning the captioned individual. enclosed is[_ __Joriginal record of which is recorded bID i The unidentified source referred to in the b2 | in Louisville file 157-224-35. 1 i It 1s not felt the information in the enclosed /! 1 warrants classification of the enclosed, UY Copies of the enclosed have been disseminated locally to the Secret Service. In view of no information being developed indicating the activities of the sykject are such to require investigation of him, no. further actg@® is being taken and this matter is being considered clos Ss ¢ - nocenn (200, '$ gh 1 - Cincinnati (Enc. 1) (Info) Le 1 - Louisville baie iE ° neon we 2 ‘AGENCY: ‘AOSL ONL Oct, SEC SER t Isp: GRD nt 7), oar a as HOW : «Re. Be oR SAR ee BEB 15 1QGR US Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan‘0-976 (Rev. 11-12-65) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, B.C. 20535 February 9, 1966 Director United States Secret Service Department of the Treasury Washington, D.C. 20220 Dear Sir: ‘The information furnished herewith concerns an individual who is believed to be covered by the agreement between the FBI and Secret Service concerning Presidential pro- tection, and to fall within the category or categories checked. 1. (Has attempted or threatened bodily harm to any government official or employee, including foreign government officials residing in or planning an imminent visit to the U, S., because of his official status. J Has attempted or threatened to redress a grievance against any public official by othe! than legal means. . [5] Because of background is potentially dangerous; or has been identified as member or participant in communist movement; or has been under active investigation as member of other group or organization inimical to U. 8. | C1 U.S. citizens or residents who defect from the U. S. to countries in the Soviet or Chinese Communist blocs and return. . BE Subversives, ultrarightists, racists and fascists who meet one oF more of the following criteria: (a) [5 Bvidence of emotional instability (including unstable residence and employment record) or irrational or suicidal behavior: (>) (Expressions of strong or violent anti-U. 8. sentiment; (©) © Prior acts (including arrests or convictions) or conduct or statements indicating a propensity for violence and antipathy toward good order and government. 6. [J Individuals involved in illegal bombing or illegal bomb-making. Photograph [has been furnished (“enclosed X¥ is not available Ci may be available through Very truly yours, 1 - Special Agent in Charge (Enclosure(s) U. 8. Secret Service, Louisville, Kentucky Enclosure(s) 1 (pon removal of classified enclosures, if any, this transmittal form Becomes UNCLASSIFIED. |vi@en stares perantMent o@ssrr1ce FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Pease Refer File. “ Louisville, Kentucky February 9, 1966 BENNIE E. COLLINS RACIAL MATTERS (KLAN) On August 27, 1965, a source who _has finished reliable information in the past advised that one Cee erara Covington, Kentucky ,E@-0eer ateq-TAts the Nationa. @hts of the Ku Klux Klan (NKKKK) Information concerning the NKKKK is set forth in the Appendix of this memorandum, On November 19, 1965, the records of the Credit Bureau b gton, Kentucky, reflected thatL___] ;, r was employed by the Balti 0. His age was listed as was listed as an employee of ‘ovington, Kentucky. The file 1 Lo rorerwur reer) in Mays 1965. was listed ttached is a copy of a report of interview with lon January 24, 1966, at Covington, Kentucky. THis document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. ~ LEF- PE ge oTDARE (ew 8-15-68) e FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 2/1/66 Date ovington; Kentucky, was advised of the identity of the Interviewing Agent, the purpose of the interview and of the fact that need inake no statement and could terminate the interview at any time. advised that he 1s an employee of the Baltimore and Ohio RavIroad in Cincinnati, Ohio. He stated that sometime during the Summer of 1965, the exact date he did not recail, he saw a considerable amount of news media information concerning a purposed National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan rally in Oregonia, Ohio. He stated that he decided more out of curiousity than anything else to attend this rally and he did so, the date unrecalled. He recalled that there were numerous people at this rally, that he did not know any of them, however, he did meet on on whose property the meeting took place. T jadvised that he did sign a membership cal for the Ku Klux Klan, but that he did not pay the $15.00 initiation fee that the Klan required. b6 went on to advise that he subsequently received literature from the Klan advising of additional meetings and that he did attend one other meeting held in Covington, Kentucky, sometime in September, 1965. He stated that at this meeting in Covington, there was some sort of an altercation concerning a fire that the Klan had built and several people were arrested, but he did not know who they were nor what the details of the altercation were. continued that he did not agree with all program! the Klan and certainly did not agree with their reported violence and intimidation that he has heard about. He stated that he did not intend to remain active in the Klan since their aims and objectives were not coincidental with his own. on 21/24/66 _y, Covington, Kentucky pile » ROulsville 157-327 by SA Le Date dictatoa 1/27/66 ‘This document contsine neither recommendations aor conclusions of the FEI. It i the property of the FBI and i loaned to Your agency; it and ite contents are not to be distributed outside your agencysuBjecr: } 9 5 FEB 2 UNITED STATES CQevent @ Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI if fh fey SAC, LOUISVILLE (157-309) (c) Y LOUIS RACIAL MATTERS (KLAN) Enclosed herewith are eight copies of a letterhead memorandum concerning the captioned individual, Also enclosed for Cincinnati is one copy of this letterhead memorandum. The unidentified source referred to in the enclosed is| original record of which is recorded in Louisville file I57-225-34, It 1s not felt that the information in the enclosed warrants classification of the enclosed. Copies of the enclosed have been disseminated locally to the Secret Service. In view of no_infghmation being developed indicating that the activities of re such as to require invest- igation of him, no fi on is being taken and this matter is being c 2 - Bureau (Enc, 8) 1 - Cincinnati (157-697) (Ene. 1) (Info) 1 = Louisville . RC/ac (4) &, “7572 (Gt we FEB 11 1966 ‘AGENCY: ACSI, GNI, OSI, SEC SER D CRD ; DATE FORW:'* 07> . ‘Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan5) n® STATES DEPARTMENT OF 1€., FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 File No. Director United States Secret Service Department of the Treasury Washington, D. C. 20220 February 8, 1966 Dear Sir; ‘The information furnished herewith concerns an individual who is believed to be covered by the agreement between the FBI and Secret Service concerning Presidential pro- tection, and to fall within the category or categories checked. 1. (J Has attempted or threatened bodily harm to any government official or employee, including foreign government officials residing in or planning an imminent visit to the U. S., because of his official status. (J) Has attempted or threatened to redress a grievance against any public official by other than legal means. 3. (2 Because of background is potentially dangerous; or has been identified as member or participant in communist movement; or has beon under active investigation as member of other group or organization inimical to U. S. 4. U.S. citizens of residents who defect from the U. 8. to countries in the Soviet or Chinese Communist blocs and return. [ Subversives, ultrarightists, racists and fascists who meet one or more of the following criteria: (a) (J Bvidence of emotional instability (including unstable residence and | employment record) or irrational or suicidal behavior: (b) (J Expressions of strong or violent anti-U. S. sentiment; (c) © Prior acts (including arrests or convictions) or conduct or statements indicating a propensity for violence and antipathy toward good order | and government. 6. [2] Individuals involved in illegal bombing or illegal bomb-making. Photograph (“has been furnished [lenclosed §@] is not available (may be available through — Very truly yours, 1 Special Agent in Charge (Enclosure(s) 5 U.S. Secret Service, Louisville Enclosure(s)y (pon removal of classified enclosures, if any, this transmittal form ‘becomes UNCLASSIFIED.): UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer File No, Louisville, Kentucky February 8, 1966 On August 20, 1965, a source, who has furnished ti advised that one Sherret lorence, Kentucky, had rece een Initiated into the National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (NKKKK). 2 Information concerning the NKKK 1s set forth »//- 7 in the appendix of this memorandum On September 16, 1965 credit Bureau of Northern Kentucky, Covington, Kentuoky,, advised that a review of the files in his 1c. 6 the following information reganding one who formerly resided a’ Burlington, Kentucky, and currently @ resident aif Florence, Kentucky, with / Records pertaining to| have been on file at the Credit Bureai Northern Kentucky since 1949, Barnett is presently] years of age. As of May, 1963, he had been self-employed as the| ocated at Florence, Kentucky. Prior to that times] worked for This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. ENCLOSURD SH S64 ~Newport, Kentucky. OFEGIe Tecord Was con On Septembe: Identification Divisi Covington, Kentucky, of his department fai identifiable with one| On January Florence advised that he could identifiable with one sidered good by vr 16, 1965, on, Covington Police Department, advised that a review of the files i = as — a # arrest 29, 1966, Police Department, Florence, Kentucky, locate no records in his files Attached is a copy of a report of interview with| on January 24, 1966, conducted at Florence, Boone County, Kentucky.a FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date January 28, 1966 _ who 1s also known as Florence, Kentucky, was interviewed at his place of employment, at the junction of| in Florence, Kentucky. was immediately adv, identities of SI and S, and was further advised by SA that he need not make any statement and that if he did say anything it may possibly be used against him in a court of law, He was further advised that he had the right to talk with anyone before saying anything and that he also had the right to an attorney. from the interview, advised as follows: He did attend the meeting of the Ku Klux Klan which was held on the farm 0} lat OQregonia, Ohio, during the latter part of 1965, Cer Lacvssed that he could not remember the exact date ttendance. OF SUBSE STEEN ET He further advised that he agreed with much of the philosophy which was discussed at this meeting, although he did not agree with some of it. While at the meeting he advised that he did not know anyone else who was in attendance. He stated that he did not know if there were any members of the Ku Klux Klan in the Northern Kentucky area, He did advise, however, that there was no Kentucky Klavern presently in operation. [tates that ne was not a member of the Ku Klux Klan because of his not having completed the "full works" of the initiation, He further added that he could not furnish any On 1224/66 at Florence, Kentucky ___rile # LS_157-309 SA by SA | RG/ac____pate dictated 2/24/66 _ ‘This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FEI anc ‘Your agency: Wand ite vontente are not Lo be diatribured outside your agency. a Yoaned toLS 157-309 2 information regarding the Ku Klux Klan activities in Northern Kentucky, and furthermore, would not make available any information regarding same. He advised that he works approximately six days a week at his gas station and did not attend any other meeting except that at the fara of[ J auring the summer of 1965, He said he is Very busy conducting his business and does not have too much time for outside activities. The following description of was obtained through observation and Invervient Name Alias: Address: bé Rac Sex: Nationality: Height: Weight: Build: Complexion:Pose gner: 2040) hex Fel Date: 2/8/66 Transmit the following in 7 ; : [Type t plaintest or code AIRTEL AIRMAIL (Priority) ‘TO: DIRECTOR, FBI at FROM: SAC, ATLANTA (157-60) (P) yee YS es pate RE: “NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN, INC. ; RM - KLAN (00; Atlanta) Re Atlanta airtel to Bureau dated 1/26/66 and Atlanta / airtel to Bureau dated 1/29/66. Enclosed for the Bureau is the original and 7 copies ; of LHM setting forth information concerning the postponement ~/ of cross burnings at Griffin, Ga. (PROB) who will maintain close contact with] Jconcerning my proposed cross burnings in ety 2L LOS S50 2--Bureay.. (RM) te FEB 14] 196 sr ° 4 - Atlanta — — (2- 157-60) Ice detached by Kisn Unit a» a7B roa) ‘AGENCY: ‘ACSI, ONI, OSI, SEC SER DEPT Isp: DATE FORW:2- a weoe, STATES DEPARTMENT OF Morice FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refor to File No, Atlanta, Georgia February 8, 196%, prpmnnes ocsAK wenn w uaciaesings DATE PaacER. DVR NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN, INC. PROPOSED CROSS BURNINGS ON NIGHT OF JANUARY 29, 1966, AT GRIFFIN, GEORGIA On January 29, 1966, Javisca that members of the National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Inc., had gone to Griffin, Geopgia, on the evening of January 28, 1966, and eel Griffin, Georgia. Purpose of the trip to Griffin, Georgia, was to determine plans for cross burnings at Griffin, Georgia, on the night of January 29, 1966. advised that he had been unable to find the Iocation of the residence of LEO BLACKWELL, Chief of Police, Griffin, Georgia, and there fore they would not be able to burn the cross in front of BLACKWELL's home. It was decided that the cross burnings fer ante unless | eturned to the Barnesville, Georgia, area on January 29, 1966. ~ b2 b6 \ did not bIc | return to Eis BSENSEVINIS, Usorgia, Fes and CHS PIRES to i || burn crosses at Griffin, Georgia, were postponed indefinitely. On January 29, 1966, LEO BLACKWELL, Chief of Police, Griffin, Georgia, was advised of the plans to postpone cross burnings at Griffin, Georgia, on the night of January 29, 1966, by members of the National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Ine. On January 28, 1966, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, was advised of the proposed plans by the National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Inc., to burn crosses at G n January 29, 1966, On January 29, 1966, was advised of the postponement plans by ational Knights of the Ku Klux Q,?¢ ae ORE 1iq-leNATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN, INC. Klan, Inc., to burn crosses in Griffin, Georgia. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.ules STATES DEPARTMENT or srrce FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to File No, Atlanta, Georgia February 8, 1966 Title NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN, INC,, PROPOSED CROSS BURNINGS ON NIGHT OF JANUARY 29, 1966, AT GRIFFIN, GEORGIA Character Reference Letterhead memorandum dated and captioned as above at Atlanta, Georgia. All sources (except any listed below) whose identities are concealed in referenced communication have furnished reliable information in the past. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.IS7- 169-551 CHANGED TO. 1S7~966/- © AUG * 61968 Rey UUNITED STATES GOgGRNMENT @ Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI pate: February 11, 1966 SAC, LOUISVILLE (157-314) (c) . ALL INFORRATICN CONTAIIED sumer: HEREIN 1S UNC OATEP-A ABE. ahglk RACIAL MATTERS (KLAN) The title is m of subject also known as b2 is the name which appears on ation records 0: D6 nights of the Ku Klux Klan, /”” - Enclosed are eight copies of Letterhead Memorandum b 4 concerning the captioned individual. e unidentified source referred to in the enclosed is original record of which is recorded in Louisville 15 It is not felt the information in the enclosed wamants classification of the enclosed. Copies of the enclosed have been disseminated locally to Secret Service. In view, information being developed indicating the activities of re such as to require investigation of him, no further aotTon is being taken and this matter is being closed. i l“@- Bureau (Enc, cLOSU! ? T= Cincinnati (Ene. 1) (Info) “ 1 - Louisville 3IS, REC. 57 iy? S87 Le | . 15 FEB 14 1966" AGENCY: ACSI, ONI, OSI, SEC SER. ee Buy US. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Sacings Plan 5pePste. Ree, 1112-65) sie? starns pspinrusne oF Oi: FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 File No. February 11, 1966 Director United States Secret Service Department of the Treasury Washington, D. C. 20220 Dear Sir: ‘The information furnished herewith concems an individual who is believed to be covered by the agreement between the FBI and Secret Service concerning Presidential pro- tection, and to fall within the category or categories checked. 1. (2 Has attempted or threatened bodily harm to any government official or employee, including foreign government officials residing in or planning an imminent visit to the U. S., because of his official status. . (J Has attempted or threatened to redress a grievance against any public official by other than legal means. . 5] Because of background is potentially dangerous; or has been identified as member or participant in communist movement; or has been under active investigation as member of other group or organization inimical to U. S. J. 8, citizens or residents who defect from the U. 8. to countries in the Soviet or Chinese Communist blocs and return. - OXSubversives, ultrarightists, racists and fascists who meet one or more of the following criteria: (a) Evidence of emotional instability (including unstable residence and employment record) or irrational or suicidal behavior: (b) (Expressions of strong or violent anti-U. 8. sentiment; (c) [Prior acts (including arrests or convictions) or conduct or statements indicating a propensity for violence and antipathy toward good order and government. 6. (Individuals involved in illegal bombing or illegal bomb-making. Photograph [J has been furnished [J enclosed XW is not available (Clay be available through Very truly yours, 1 - Special Agent in Charge (Enelosure(s) U. 8. Secret Service , Louisville, Kentucky Enclosure(s) 1 (Upon removal of elessified enclosures, if any, this transmittal form Becomes UNCLASSIFIED.)@ev stares verartMeNT or@srice FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Pls Ror t File Ro, Louisville, Kentucky February 11, 1966 KNOWN AS @ | enon CONTA RACIAL MATTERS (KLAN) mB a UATER On August 27, 1965, a source who has furnished reliable information in the past furnished a list containing names and addresses of individuals who had been initiated into the National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan and have paid their $15.00 dues. = ong these names furnished oe hiner determined to be Indlow, Kentucky ). Information concerning the National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan is set forth in the Appendix of this Memorandum. On January 31, 1966,| Northern Kentuc} ‘eau TurAished the '—Yollowing information onl from his file: has bet since December, 1960, and residente—Tisted aj Previous employment at he-was emploved by Cincinnati Milling maintains satisfactory credit rating and there was no derogatory information in the file. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. (877. 7E Y- meroresyOn January 31, 1966, Identification Division, Covington, Kentucky, Police Department, furnished the following information on Frank McNay from his file: June 29, 1959 - arrested for speeding, fined $20.00, ho April 28, 1965 - charged with speeding, disposition $15.00 and costs. tached 1s a copy of a report of interview witl on January 27, 1966, at Covington, Kentucky.Biogen. 18481 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Dato 2/3/66 oluntarily appeared at the Covington, Kent ju of Investigation Office. He was advised vy 8 that he did not have to make a statement and any svarel make could be used against him in a court of law. He was also advised he had the right to consult an attorney or anyone of his choice prior to making any statement. Cerne aiavisea that he owns a 1965 Chevrolet. He further stated @ had attended meetings of the National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan in Covington, Kentucky, on both September 25, and 26, 1965. He also advised that he attended the rally in Brunswick, Ohio, in the Summer of 1965. stated he is not a member of the Ku Klux Klan nor does he mbership card. When asked if he had ever taken an oath, he refused westion, He advised that he had been to the farm o: n Oregonia, Ohio, and he has also had a few of the men who he observed at the Klan rallies over to his own home, He stated that he has attended other meetings of the Klan, but he did not desire to discuss the place or the time of these meetings. ladmitted to the fact of furnishing money to the Klan which he-compidered a donation. In particu 8 a subscriber to newspaper put out by| tated that he sympathizes with some ideas or the oT anand has been affiliated with the Klan since the Summer Dé of 1965. When asked if he knew the names of any of the individuals b who had attended the Klan rallies, he refused to answer the question. He denied knowing anyone by name as being a member of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. When asked who was running the Klan organizations in the Northern Kentucky area, he advised that he did not know and he stated that although many people sympathized with some of the idea of t] many people who attended Klan meetings The following description of obtained through observation and intervrewr 7 Name: BRL ye Residence: ‘BYoncrey—Roat, LUaIOW; —Kerrcucky Bs 4 mtg 7 7 on 1/27/66 at Covington, Kentucky File # Louisville 157-314 SA 1/31, by SA sa8/vp Date dictated 2/3276 ‘Thie document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It ie the property of the FBI and ie loaned to ‘your agency; itand ite contente are not to be distributed outside your agency. eLs 157-314 2 Race: Sex: Date of Birth: Place of Birth: Height : Weight: Hair: Eyes: Complexion: Employer: Occupation: Educatio! wife: Automobile [—hewisea tat tne above mentioned| is of the United Klan of White Male America, National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.a To FROM SUBJECT: v 58 O@pensent Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI foe JOUISVILLE (157-329) (¢) RACIAL WATTERS (KUAW, 00: Louisville pare: 2/10/66 The title is marked changed to reflect the true name of the subject af also known al The nam cation for membership into the National Knights of the ku Klux Klan (NKKKK). appeared on an appli- Enclosed herewith are eight copies of a letter- head memorandum concerning the captioned individual. The unidentified saurcs eferred to in the enclosed memorandum is the original record of which is recorded in Louisville File Number 157-224-20, It is not felt that the information in the enclosed warrants classification of the enclosed, Copies of the enclosed have been disseminated locally to the Secret Service, A copy of the enclosed is also being sent the Cineinnati Division. ay Re / ‘2 ~ pureau (Ene, agncLosu / 1 - Cincinnati (157-942) (Ene.1) (Info.) 1 = Louisville ) y 53 fond sgh ZG i ® ‘AGENCY: ACSI, ONI, OSI, SEC SER D ; pare ror: 21/9 HOW FORW:/°7 BY tan OH 5G U MiMi 2 sop ennenide es FEB 2.4 1966 a BAYS. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanLs 157-322 In view of no inf indicating the activities of additional investigation, n eing developed be re Such as to require b7¢ TUPtHEF action is being taken and this matter is being closed. 2-F916 (Rev. 11-12-65) - un scares verantuens or nice FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION February 11, 1966 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 Director United States Secret Service Department of the Treasury Washington, D. C. 20220 Dear Sir: ‘The information furnished herewith concems an individual who is believed to be covered by the agreement between the FBI and Secret Service concerning Presidential pro- tection, and to fall within the category or categories checked. 1. (5) Has attempted or threatened bodily harm to any government official or employee, including foreign government officials residing in or planning an imminent visit to the U. S., because of his official status. 2. [Has attempted or threatened to redress a grievance against any public official by other than legal means. 3. [_]Because of background is potentially dangerous; or has been identified as member or participant in communist movement; or has been under active investigation as member of other group or organization inimical to U. 8. 4. JU. S, citizens or residents who defect from the U. S. to countries in the Soviet or Chinese Communist blocs and return. 5. (J Subversives, ultrarightists, racists and fascists who meet one or more of the following criteria: (a) [J Evidence of emotional instability (including unstable residence and employment record) or irrational or suicidal behavior: (b) [J Expressions of strong or violent anti-U. 8. sentiment; (c) © Prior acts (including arrests or convictions) or conduct or statements indicating a propensity for violence and antipathy toward good order and government. 6. (J Individuals involved in illegal bombing or illegal bomb-making. Photograph [7] has been furnished [enclosed CX is not available anybeevlible tog Very truly yours, 1 - Special Agent in Charge (Enclosure(s) 2 U. 8. Secret Service, Louisville, Kentucky. Enclosure(s) 1 (pon removal of classified enclosures, if any, this transmittal form becomes UNCLASSIFIED.)o@ep stares verantvent o@srice FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION — Iouisville, Kentucky Fue ie February 10, 1966 ALL FO EREWLIS pate RAZ RACIAL MATTERS KLAN) On October 22, 1964, a source, who has furnished reliable information in the past, furnished a number of applications for membership into theviational Knights ot the Ku Klux Klan (NI the source was one foi alitornia, Kentucky, (later determined to be Jef the same address). A characterization of the National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan is set forth in the appendix of this memorandum, On October 21, 1965, Northern Kentucky Credit Bureau, Cov. on, Kentucky, furnished the following information on Dan H. Gentry from his file: Residence Wife frst, Occupation a The file reflested that| satisfactory credit rating and there was nothing derogatory in the file. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of tle FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. DA TNCTOSUR™On October 21, 1965, Identification, Covington Polic Kentucky, advised ti rd in his files identifiable with o1 On January 12, 1966, Assistant Chief Jack Edgely, Campbell county, Police Department, advised that he had no record in his files identifiable with ong | hed is a copy of report of interview with n February 8, 1966, at California, Kentucky. b6é bICFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION oo Date February 10, 1966 was interviewed at his residence, “orn: entusky. He was “BRayised by Speciar Agent| that he did not have to make any statement; vavement he might make could be used against him in a court of law. He was also advised that he had a right to coynsel or anyone of his own ji choice prior to making any statement. he kas asked if he is at present or ever was a (ricmiber of THE NaEional Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, ve adyiged that he is not now a member of the Klan, nor has he ever been 4 member, He stated that he has never applied for membership to the Klan nor has he ever taken any Kian oath, When asked if he had attended any of the meetings of the National Knights of the Klux Klan (NKKKK) in the ohio or Northern Kentucky area,| jadvised that he had never attended any Klan meetings oF rallies anywhere in chic or Kentucky. He further stated that he has never con- tributed any donations to the Klan or paid any dues to Klan activities. jadvised that to the best of his Imowledge, he docan't f anyone who is a member of the Klan. When asked if he ever used the name off he advised that he vi used such & name and always has gone by the name o: oo xo A description of| as obtained through observation and interview, 18 aS follows: Name Residence 4 California, Kentucky. Race White Sex Male on 2/8/66 __at California, Kentucky pile # IS 157-329 w sil am ape ets 2/8/86 ‘This document contain neither recommendations nor conclusioné ofthe FEI. I i the property ofthe FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. nedEW ETE ora - UNITED STATES GOM@menr Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI 2/11/66 (iM SAC, LOUISVILLE (157-321) (Cc) SUBJECT: RACIAL MATTERS (KLAN) 00: Louisville The title 1s markqd chanced ta reflect tiny true name Ss previously ) carried at 8 a name that appears on the initiation FEEORISOF the Hetional Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (NKKKK). Enclosed herewith are eight copies of a letter- head memorandum concerning the captioned individual. b? The unidentified source referred to in the b7D enclosed letterhead memorandum is| the original record of which is recorded in Louisv) e le Number 157-224-35. It is not felt that the information in the i enclosed warrants classification of the enclosed, Copies of the enclosed have been disseminated locally to the Secret Service, A copy of the enclosed is also being sent the Cincinnati Division. |“.o- pureau (gne. sgNCLOSURE 1 — Cineinna (gne. 1) (Info.) 1 - Louisville JIS:1m ° LT, MOF IEY « 0 1S FEB 14 1966 AGENCY: ACSI, — : v2 DATE FORW: eee HOW FORW; Ned oe mst FEB 2 ‘ings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanLs 157-321 In view of no informatian heing developed b6 indicating that the activities of lare bIC such as to require additional investigation, no further action is being taken, and this matter is being closed,Po.ste.dtv. 15265) st un STATES DEPARTMENT OF @.. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION wasuineron, pc. 4m Reply, Please Refr to February 10, 1966 neal Fie No Director United States Secret Service Department of the Treasury Washington, D.C. 20220 Dear Sir: The information furnished herewith concerns an individual who is believed to be covered by the agreement between the FBI and Secret Service concerning Presidential pro- tection, and to fall within the category or categories checked. 1. (J Has attempted or threatened bodily harm to any government official or employee, including foreign government officials residing in or planning an imminent visit to the U. 8., because of his official status. 2. (| Has attempted or threatened to redress a grievance against any public official by other than legal means. 3. [2] Because of background is potentially dangerous; or has been identified as member or participant in communist movement; or has beon under active investigation as member of other group or organization inimical to U. 8. J. S. citizens or residents who defect from the U. S. to countries in the Soviet or Chinese Communist blocs and return. 40 5. [X Subversives, ultrarightists, racists and fascists who meet one or more of the following crite (a) [Evidence of emotional instability (including unstable residence and ‘employment record) or irrational or suicidal behavior: (b) [5 Expressions of strong or violent anti-U. S. sentiment; (c) © Prior acts (including arrests or convictions) or conduct or statements indicating a propensity for violence and antipathy toward good order and government. 6. [1 Individuals involved in illegal bombing or illegal bomb-making. Photograph (j has been furnished CJenclosed 2X) is not available Ci may be available through Special Agent in Charge (Enclosure(s) 2 U.S. Secret Service, Louisville, Kentucky Enclosure(s) 1. (Upon removal of classified enclosures, if any, this transmittal form ‘becomes TINCLASSIFIED.)UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT 01 sc: FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Louisville, Kentucky In Reply, Please Refer eons fer 0 February 11, 1966 RACIAL MATTERS — yepeit 13 vt! (chan) ante Rea. PR. On August 27, 1965, a source, who has furnished reliable information in the past, furnished a list contain- ing names and addresses of individuals who had been Initiated into the National Waights of the Ku Klux Kan (NKKKK) and had paid their $15.00 dues. Included_amon, d by the source was that off Erlanger, Kentucky, (later b6 had resided at the above address). BIC A characterization of the National Knights b7D of the Ku Klux Klan is set forth in the appendix of this memorandum, On october 21, 1965, Northern Kentucky Credit Bureau, Covington, Kentucky, advised — = = ? record in his files identifiable with one On October 21, 1965, Identi- fication Division, Covington, Kentucky, Police Department, ad files reflected that he had a record for one possibly identical with the s' TE On| Newport, Kentucky. as ar’ 21, 1956, and charg drunk; disposition was $10.00 plus costs. At the time of the arrest, ears old. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is leaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.@ e on January 10, 1966,| Erlanger, Kentucky, Police Departmel bé had no record identifiable with one at is a copy of a report of interview with on February 8, 1966, at Covington, Kent: A characterization of the National States Rights Party, which is mentioned in the following report of interview, is set forth in the appendix of this memorandum,D909 (figy. 415454) @ e FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date February 10, 1966 was interviewed at his residence, Kentucky, He was advised by Special Agent that he did not have to make any statement, and that any statement he might make could be used against him in a court of law, He was also advised that he had a right to consult an attorney or anyone of his own choice prior to making any statement. dvised that he previously resided at| . — Erlanger, Kentucky, for about one yeaF; Teaving this residence approximately two months ago. stated that he has never used the a 8 name was asked if he was a member of, or associated with, the National nights of the Ku Klux Klan (NKKKK). He advised that he 1s not a member of the Klan, has never been a member of the Klan, and has never applied for membership to the Klan. He did state, however, that he was interested in some of the ideas of the National States Rights Party (NSRP), however, he has never made application to this party. When asked if he had attended iny of the Klan meet the Cincinnati, Ohio, area, or the Northern Kentucky area, ladvised that he has never attended any Klan function either In Ohio or Kentucky. He further stated that he has never, in fact, attended any Klan meeting or rally whatsoever. stated that he has not taken.any oath or paid any dues to the National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, and he advised that to the best of his knowledge, he mows of no one who is a member of the National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. further stated that he has no interest in any Klan activities or any activities of the States Rights Party at the present time. On 2/8/66 ___at __Covington, Kentucky File # _IS_157=321___ se ee ‘This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FEI and is loaned to {your agenc¥; it and its contents are nol to be distributed outside your agency.Fel Date: 2/11/66 Transmit the following in [Tipe tn plaintext oF code) Via AIRTEL ! (Priory To: | Director, FBI ATTENTION: COCIVIL RIGHTS SECTION ipsa, cancrnnati GENERAL INVEST. DIV. Ca\ eee [H) DOMESTIC INTEIdIGENCE { ect NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE > KU KLUX KLAN (00: Atlanta) COCR EL (CvRA-65 CCRA-64 OPA ()PE OOPF (BM [() BM-Threats (Ge)Racial Matters (Klan [J Organization Summary of Complaint: Refer to attached LHM. Re Cincinnati airtel to Bureau 2/1/66, and Bureau routing slip to Cincinnati 2/7/66. Confidential source is PCI no furnished information to SA| 7 1/29/66. C41~ Bureau (Enc, 8) (RM) 1 - Atlanta (Info) (Enc. 1) (RM) 3 ~ Cincinnati eB ; 57 y L a AGENCY: Acs Ont, bleh F DI : DATE FORW: Pia HOW FORW: GX « ACTION: UACB: io further action being tabye and — LHM enclosed [_] Copy furnished to USA ( LHM being submitted 2 © Report being submitted tigation instituted tigation instituted — SentCI 157-245 sal furnished info: this matter: Police Depart One, éopy of LHM furnished to U. 8S. Secret Service and 109th INT@ locally. ation ‘encerning Dayton, Ohio, b6é b7cnfs STATES DEPARTMENT OF Bice FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Cincinnati, Ohio February 11, 1964,,, BPE. RE: NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN On January 29, 1966, a confidential source of the Cincinnati Office furnished the following information to a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation: Two individuals embers named Oregonia, Ohio, and Dayton, Ohio, came into the Blue Chip Tavern this s fate. These two individuals appeared to be in an excited state and inquired of the owner of this tavern if he could furnish them with a gun to get someone. The tavern owner stated he could furnish them with no weapons and shortly thereafter both these individuals departed the tavern. The identity of the alleged victim was never made known by these two individuals. two men were driving a 1965 white Dodge owned by which is equipped with a sending and or radio, The confidential so aid he was aware tha was angered recently becausd was replaced in his by a Negro, and he assumed tha S was the cause for their actions. above information was furnished Detective Unit, Dayton, Ohio, t Police Dei in-wiau9f the possibility of the contemplated violence. stated that his department would take appropriate action.Vie ar , Transmit the following in _ 4% Date: 2/8/66 (Fype tn plaintext oF coded AIRTEL T Director, FBI(157-168) ATTENTION: 4 COCIVIL RIGHTS SECTION From: SAC, JACKSON (157-2934) | GENERAL INVEST. DIV. (X) DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE DIV, Subject: © wamzonat, extcurs OF THE woo parintay McR CEL CIVRA-65 ()CRA-64 OPA OPE (PF (CBM (1BM-Threats (Racial Matters (Klan GkOrganization Summary of Complaint: Re Jackson airtel to Bureau, 1/27/66. Confidential source mentioned herein af G- ureau (157-168) (Enc. 8) } > Atlanta (eve. 1) “we 2 = Jackson (157-2934) JBR/ bam ce detached by ©) ‘acENcy: {AGSL ONT, ost, spc sen Blan Ute DATE roawe a io “EE gd f.. Sak HOW FORW: ee 108. BY: Pe eePG 157-457 Investigation conducted by SA Source mentioned in LHM is whose identity is concealed We tO AT} is noted that the credit and arrest inal Ss re were made on 11/1/65, in connection with oe onay Racial Informant ca; ch had been ope! e but which has now beer eto] apparent psychiatric tendencie: ‘these INQUITIES pre- dated this Investigation, the fic dates of same have noe been per ne. Not a FOIA exemption This matter is being followed.FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania February 14, 1966 pus monet ae HENEEL 1B UST SSSTARY (. NATIONAL KU KEUX KEAN O6TG Bi @2320, ABATE NEW CASTLE, PA On January 19, 1966, the following advere:: =! tisement appeared in the "Personals" column of the "New Castle News," New Castle, Pa.: b "Join the National Ku Klux Klan, P. 0. |” Box 653, New Castle, Pa., 16103, Thomas J. Mitchell, 337 E. Washington st.’ pe Inquiry at the "New Castle News," on January 19, 1966, determined that Thomas J. Mitchell, above address, arranged for the above advertisement with the "New Castle News" and same was prepaid for a period of three days. A source who has furnished reliable information in the past, advised on January 19, 1966, that Mitchell subscribed to Post Office Box 653, at the United States Post Office, New Castle. The records of the Credit Bureau of, Castle, New Castle, Pa., reflect that Mitchell He has no previous record at the New bé UaSTIE FOTICe Department... su bic -—_—_—_On January 22, 1966] Investigation Office at New Castle, stating that they desired to discuss the advertisement which Mitchell admitted having placed in the above newspaper. Mitchell sald that al- though he had prepaid the advertisement, he had notified This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and 1s loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed out- side your agency.NATIONAL KU KLUX KLAN, NEW CASTLE, PA the newspaper office to discontinue same after it appeared in the newspaper on January 19, 1966, Both Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell appeared emotionally upset during the interview and et times, Mitchell broke down and wept. He stated that he realized that he was suffering from mental depressions and shortcomings, and he displayed razor-slash scars on both wrists, which he sAid were the result of suicide attempts while serving in the U. S. Air Force from October 19, 1961, to August 10, 1964," Mitchell stated that he is presently receiving $240 per month compensation from the United States Government, which represents 100% disability following his honorable discharge from the U. S, Air Force for psychiatric reasons. Mitchell admitted that he has been a subscriber to "The Thunderbolt," and that he had directed letters to that publication in the past, setting forth his opinions regarding racial matters and problems. "The Thunderbolt" 1s described in the characterization of the National States Rights Party in the Appendix hereto. Mitchell volunteered that he became "disillusioned" over alleged "white supremecy" while serving with the U. S. Air Force in Germany and had since become interested in the Ku Klux Klan and other "hate organizations"; however, he stated that he has since realized the fallacies of the policies of these organizations and is going to disassociate himself immediately from them altogether. Mrs. Mitchell stated that she had never agreed with her husband's former beliefs in this regard and felt that he was on the verge of another mental breakdown. Mr. and Mrs, Mitchell stated thst they planned to depart from New Castle, where both were reared, during February, 1966, for Youngstown, Ohio, where they will reside and seek employment. Mitchell stated that he planned to discontinue any contact with "hate organizations” in the future. Mitchell concluded that he knew of no other Klan sympathizers in the New Castle.area and. that he had never held or attended any Klan meetings.4-528 JS 7- 16P- 56] CHANGED TO Vole alole x SUL 221968 Be [mvs4-528 /S7- 168 - SEX CHANGED TO S57- FH6O3- JUL 221968 Boa | mvsWAR 1 11966 L TELETYPS 4 FBI ATLANTA 1039PM EST URGENT 3-11-66 yDw TO.DIRECTOR /157-168/ AND CINCINNATI /157-245/ Va FROM ATLANTA /157-60/ NKKKK, RM = KLAN, RE CINCINNATI TEL TO DIRECTOR THIS DATE, CONFIDENTIAL SOURCE ADVISED TODAY THAT AS OF YESTERDAY PLANS WERE TO PICKET THE SCHOOL AS INDICATED IN RE TEL. JANES R. VENABLE TRIED TO DISCOURAGE PICKETING BUT BELIEVED HE was UNSUCCESSFUL AND SOURCE BELIEVES SUCH PICKETING 1g PLANNED FOR MARCH TWELVE NEXT. END AND ACK PLS mei iT Jog 503 WA LLD FBI WASH DC cl awa be FBI CINCINTI “MlCidckl MAR f 11966, TELETYPE\ FBI CINCINTI 12253 PM EST URGENT 9/11/66 MW. TO DIRECTOR (157-168)» ATLANTA, CLEVELAND (157-441) FROM CINCINNATI (157-245) ee NKKKKs RM + KLAN TODAY (PROB) ADVISED OHIO FACTION KLAN PLANS PICKETING KETTERING, OHI0s SCHOOL BOARD» DAYTON, OHIO, AM» b2 MARCH TWELVEs NEXT. KLANSMEN EXPECTED TO MAKE APPEARANCE FROM VARIOUS OHIO CITIES, PICKETING ORGANIZED BY SELF ADMITTED OHIO KLAN RECRUITER. APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN TO TWENTY INDIVIDUALS EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE. PURPOSE PICKETING TO EXHIBIT DISAGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL BOARD DECISION ALLOWING L&T WING SPEAKERS MAKE SPEECHES, BUT DISALLOWING SPEECHES BY RIGHT WING SPEAKERS. KLAN OF BELIEF THIS IS DISCRIMINATING PRACTICE. ORDERLY PICKETING EXPECTED. LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES ALERTED. ADEQUATE COVERAGE BEING AFFORDED. INFORMANT END PAGE ONE REC: 3 PPIOE FA, YAS edPAGE TWO CLOSELY FOLLOWING. ATLANTA AND CLEVELAND ALERT SOURCES AND ADVISE ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION DEVELOPED. LHM FOLLOWS. END WA.» JPY FBI WASH DC ATeee “WRB “pr SATUBNTA wv gw FBI CLEVELND IscA@FBI WASH DC FBL CINCINT b6 bic To FROM CINCINNATI (157-245) IP IRECTOR (157-168) Are ‘ Hy THE NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN (NKKKK) RACIAL x MATTER (ORGANIZATION) TBE MY TELETYPE, MARCH ELEVEN, LAST. PICKET BY CAPTIONED ORGANIZATION SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 5 THELVs NINETEEN SIXTY -SIX AT KETTERING, OHIO, BOARD OF EDUCATEON MENTIONED IN RETEL DID NOT TAKE PLACE. CINCINNATI INFORMANT WILL FOLLOW FUTURE ACTION. LMM FOLLOWS END a Lud FBI WASH DC REC- 3 ELLOS : 5 mR 14 1966, Va | MA