FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FOT/PA DELETED PAGE INFORMATION SHEST FOI/PAH 1363925-0 Total Deleted Page (a) Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 15 ~ 41 ~ 4a ~ a7 ~ 50 ~ 53 ~ 56 ~ 66 ~ 3B Duplicate; Duplicate; Duplicate; Duplicate; Duplicate; Duplicate; Duplicate; Duplicate; Duplicate; XXX MAXX KKK KKKRERERE, X Deleted Page(s) x X No Duplication Fee x X For this Page x KKK KAMRAN6 ° REPRODUCTION OF MATERIAL FORM CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY UNIT pate (O/12/ ? Z The following material has been repro- duced for excising and review at FBIHQ and/or delivery to the House Select Committee on 9?” Assassinations: [3,2 (See Bufile 62-117290; re HSCA requests datea/ ) Pe WKK RK rite no. /S A/6& section_ /7 _ SERIALS 633 through FLO oo (except following serials oo See not in file on this date:) EBF or BULKY: Number of copies made_oh By RETAIN THIS FORM AS TOP SERIAL@ 4-528 15 7- [oP— F323 CHANGED TO [ST ~ Peol~ B% gation CONTAIRED. >. au er UUCLASSFIE ay 5] pare Pee 4 AUS 1 61968a , FBI Date: 10/20/67 Transmit the following in = Tiype plates ov code AIR TEL AIR MAIL 1 TPrtoriey7 TO +: Director, FBI. (157-168) FROM : SAC, Indianapolis (157-175) (P*) / or NATIONAL, KNIGHTS OF THE ALL FORMATION cONTAMEM » INC. MEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED RACIAL MATTERS - KLAN ONTE, Ys i Re IP report of SA dated 4/21/67. [Ab6 Mere Since submission of referenced report, captioned organization has engaged in no activities within the State of Indiana, and there are no known members residing in Indiana. rds of the Clerk of the Court, U. S, District ianapolis, Indiana, made available by no fi bs taken under this civil suit filed by of the National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan JAMES R, VENABLE, Imperial Wizard. 7 According to re ‘Ohio, and As this organization no longer exists within Indiana and it has engaged in no activity within this Division since referenceg-report, no six-month report is being submitted, & vacs. rd ; “ y & REC 3 ; 3 gy /5G- lOf—83 8 VY > t a 5S BENG ee h 38 ge Relsnta C9760) (RMD ® C196 1867 1 = Indianapolis — gut ate tee: on Wi Approved dia. ta Sent Mo Per ‘Special Agent in Charge® 10/30/67 |Field Guidanc: field Guidance b Airtel eee To: BAC, Indi: 043s (157+175) From: Director, RY (157-168) —— ¥ af WATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX ELAK, INC. RACIAL MATTERS - KLAN ALL DIFORIRATION CONTAINED WERE 1S UNCLASSIFIED 8: AP AES La RelPairtel 10/20/67. Resirtel was submitted in a pending inactive status although it stated that captioned organization no longer exists within Indiana and has engaged in no activity within your division since 4/67. You are instructed to submit a communication in form suitable for dissemination and close your cage on this matter. In the event any further information comes to your attention regarding captioned organization, you should, of course, reinstitute an investigation. syaeret a ‘acien ae NOTE: Indianapolis submitted a communication in a pending inactive status regarding the National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Inc., although this organization no longer exists within the State of Indiana. Above submitted in order to direct this office to close its investigation. Rha ae Ae ” ENON 2 AB occ4-528 tent ORUATION contain HERE 3 ee eae eT CHANGED TO /57-9b6l~ 38,34 ‘AVG 1 61968 Be\ ym Cy4-528 tee re eteegiad /EVME- ERT CHANGED T0 1SI- 779 1- OX JUN2 81968 fy pe ___UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply. Pease Refer St. Louis, Missouri 63177 Fie No. lave E kay " nhs tr, Walter Brake Chief of Police Sullivan Police Department a Sullivan, Missouri Dear Chief Brake: ‘ November 14, 1967 opt the ks wegnmaTion NTA 1s UNCLASSIFE ‘ ‘gate, FREE eh lise Please be advised that a source, that b6 ion in the past, has advised that pic been initiated inte nenberehip National ts of the Ku Klux Klan, St attended several closed during 1967, Source identified employed by the Sullivan, Mi ‘The above information is being furnished to you on a confidential basis in view of your official responsibilities, taken as a result of thie informatien, Kian membership should be established by nt investigation as this Bureau is unable to produce witnesses to testify at any necessary hearings. \ . Very truly yours, ‘Pp THOMAS J. GEARTY Special Agent in Charge REGISTERED MAIL 1 - Addressee (Delivered personally to Chief Brake) y, 3 T/puneau s 159cleF= be NOTRECORDES St. Louis RTH:wma. o> & 18 NOY 22 1967 @) o 58 Nov28 1967, 3 _— ary; Memoragdum é DIRECTOR, FBI (157-168) gS : pate: 11/21/67 “yl AC, ATLANTA, (157-60) ca verona KNIGHTS OF THE; KU KLUX KLAN,. INC, - RM (RAN) ~ oo The following names aresubmitted to the Bureau for indexing puzposes in connection with captioned organization. Identifying information available to the Atlanta Office concerning each.of these individuals. is set out. This list may contain corrections in the spelling, or in other instances the names may. be spelled differently from that previously furnished to the Bureau. IDENTIFYING DATA Mem! at_Barnesville,. Ga. Age Employed by Aldora in / Barnesville, former resident of ‘Thomaston, Ga. - Ga fhietiber NKKKK, Barwésville, Age Employed by A¥defa, Barnesvill NAME ats Member NKKKK, Barnesville Se g, 4 Member NKKKK, pbs ss6 Member H Reside: “Employed by Weisner Drilling Co. Hapeville, Ga. Age Member NKKKK, Barnesville Active in NKKKK, Formerly resided in California, Resided in Stone Mountain, (Ga. “during late summer and early fall 1967. Currently residing in Florid: a 7a es 439 — @ Bureai (nM) 9 fee deta Sn wx Ly) “ 4 patie Hin Unit oN [1 nov 27 1967 Buy USS. Savings Bonds Regularly on thf Proll Savings PlanMember NKKKK, Barnesville Member NKKKK, Transferred from Tucker, Ga., to Barnesville, Ga. unit. Attended meeting of NKKKK, Barnesville. Resident of Jackson, Ga, Member NKKKK, transferred from Tucker to Barnesville b Member Atlanta, Member NKKKK, Barnesville Member NKKKK, Barnesville, resident of Atlanta Member NKKKK, Barnesville. Age approx| Resident of Barnesville Member of NKKKK, Barnesville Member NKKKK, , Resident of Atlanta. Age- Member Nj | Adar, Age Member NKKKK, Barnesville Member NKKKK, Barnesville.Spp-a6 (Rev. S1-80) 6 . a FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION nerowtina OFrice ‘SPriGE OF ORIGIN oar THVESTIGATIVE PERIOD INDIANAPOLIS INDIANAPOLIS. 11/27/67 11/21/67 ‘iitle OF case 7 TEPORT Hae Tear Qsav10NAL KNIGHTS OF THE si /plp KU KLUX KLAN, INC, CHARAG RACIAL MATTERS - KLAN ‘ b2 REFERENCES: Indianapolis re) SA 4/21/67 ; 5 ¢ Indianapolis letter to the Bureau, 10720767. bic AED. = imronmtarton CONT! rehome ADMINISTRATIVE: identity Location This report, Page 157-175-122 fi nroroven | ae a omen) affrons (157~168) (RM) MI, T Fort Harrison, Indiana ( 1 - NISO, Chicago, Illinois (RM) 1 - OSI, Chanute Field, I1linois| 1 - U.S. Secret Service, Indianapolis (RM) 2 -- Atlanta (157-60) (RM) 1 - Indianapolis (157-175) Dissemination Record of Aiteched Repent ey A* (COVER PAGE)Geo STATES DEPARTMENT OF Roce FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 1-MI, Fort Harrison, Indiana (RM) 1-NISO, Chicago, 11linois (RM) 1-OSI, ‘Chanute: Field, Illinois (RM) Covi 1-U.S. Secret Servigs, Indianapolis. (RM) : Report of: Ofce, INDIANAPOLIS Date: File Number: IP 157-175 Bureau File #: 157-168 Tite NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN, INC, ALL INFORMATION CONTE : HEREMH 1S UNCLASSIFIE —— RACIAL MATTERS - KLAN ont PAP: Se b2 Srnopete No rallies, meetings, mn place in Indiana, Confidential informant Jadvised National b7c Knights of the Ku Klux S defunct in Indiana, b7D -c- DETAILS: A characterization of the National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Inc, is set forth in the appendix of this report, INDIANA STATE ORGANIZATION Co! nt havised on| and again on| that information has—ci = Ona. attention thi Rights of the Ku Klux Klan is defunct in the State of Indiana, This document conteins neither recommendations nor conclusions of any kind. Iti the property of the FBI, and i @ 5m fe your agencyc [1 -168-80 CHANGED TO 157-770 -CxfFBI Date: 11/28/67 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) AIRTEL AIR MAIL 1 (Priority) i Via DIRECTOR, FBI (157-168) SS, 3 FROM : SAC, MILWAUKEE (105-182) (ec - Z tia SUBJECT: NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE ERM 18 UE KU KLUX KLAN, INC. pate. SA RM ~ KLAN Re Milwaukee airtel to Bureau, 10/3/67. Enclosed for the Bureau are 11 copies, and for Atlanta one copy, of a letterhead memorandum dated and captioned as above, Copies of this LHM are being disseminated locally as follows: Military Intelligence, Milwaukee Military Intelligence, Evanston, 111. A NIS, Milwaukee CY NIS, Chicago OSI, Milwaukee Q. = OSI, Chicago) USA, Milwaukee Secret Service, Milwaukee information of au and Atlanta, vised thas[ fond requested. fo have permit issued for a rally in Waukesha, Wisconsin, This permit was issued as, ous one had been, but the rally did not materialize. Cabisted he felt there was no support in the state for the formation of a Klavern of the above- captioned organization. Renee ee) ~ Atlanta (AM)(RM)(enc1l. 1)(157-60) ppd - Mtwauree (105-182) fe { Mn \ oe ce Ken \" ' 54 0ECi waa ies sn g ~ Bureau (AM) (RM) (encls. nay cas7-188" 5 7_OP— SHR _b6 b7CMI 105-182 In view of the above information, the Milwaukee Division is closing this matter unless further information comes to light that a Klavern may be formed in Wisconsin. 2eD STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVES 1GATION In Reply, Pla Refer to WASHINGTON, D.c. 20535 File No, Director United States Secret Service Department of the Treasury Washington, D.C. 20220 November 28, 1967 - Dear Sir: ‘The information furnished herowith 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. 2. (2) Has attempted or threatened to redress a grievance against any public official by other than legal means. 8. (J 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. (U.S. citizens or residents who defect from the U. 8. to countries in the Soviet or Chinese Communist blocs and return. 5. OX) Subversives, ultrarightists, racists and fascists who meet one or more of the following criteria: (a) (5) Bvidence of emotional instability (including unstable residence and employment record) or irrational or suicidal behavior: (b) (Expressions of strong or violent anti-U. §. 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 [has been furnished (Jenclosed [-) is not available (CJ may be available through Very truly yours, 1 - Special Agent in Charge (Enclosure(s) 1 U. S. Secret Service, Milwaukee (RM) Enelosure(s) 1 (Upon removal of classified enclosures, if any, this ansmittal form ‘becomes UNCLASSIFIED.)ov, STATES DEPARTMENT OF Parcs FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Milwaukee, Wisconsin November 28, 1967 ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HERCIN IS UNCLASSIFIED ONE A PAER. BY. ARE NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN, IN Reference is made to memorandum in this matter dated October 3, 1967. On November 24, 1967,| Special Assignnent fauad—itiluaukag Police Department, advised that the rally that| secured a permit for on October 8, 1967 did not occur’ stated that he believed the reason for this failure was the fact that| lcould find no support in the State of Wisconsin for his proposed Klavern, This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the PBI. It is the property of the FBI and is leaned to your agency; it and its con- tents are not to be distributed outside your agency. puusn/S 7-“OP — F419,UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUST FEDERAL BinpQu oF INvESTIC _ PP pe wasuineron, Duc. 20535 Fie Ne Director United States Secret Service Department of the Treasury Washington, D. C. 20220 November 28, 1967 Dear Sir: ‘The information furnished herewith concerns an individual who is believed to be covered by the agreemont 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, ineluding foreign government officials residing in or planning an imminent visit to the U. S., because of his official status. . (] Has attempted or threatened to redress a grievance against any public official by other than legal means. . J 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. CU. S. citizens or residents who defect from the U. S. to countries in the Soviet or Chinese Communist blocs and return. . Ge] Subversives, ultrarightists, racists and fascists who meet one or more of the following criteria: (a) (9) Evidence of emotional instability (including unstable residence and employment record) or irrational or suicidal behavior: (b) [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. [J Individuals involved in illegal bombing or illegal bomb-making. Photograph ( firearms and ammunition and indicated they contemplate utilizing such materials against property of Negroes. indicated belief that they may decide to proceed agains and other police officiers on a "Conspiracy charge." they will obtain a search warrant instantrdate fo: residence. MULCHRONE advised that although he does not know at b6é this time the exact legal steps to be taken, Superintendent CONLISK b7C a Joe cal. MULCHRONE'S office no later 7D thai SEWRich tim will have an opportunity to furnish a Statement concerning Bis participation in NKKKK. MULCHRONE advised that Superintendent CONLISK contemplates making public as soon as possible the fact that the Internal Im Division of the Chicago Police Department has ascertaine: activities in the NKKKK and appropriate administrative action is being taken against him, as well as other police officers that may be involved. At approximately 1:30 p.m. instant date, anonymCG 157-895 The above information was immediately furnished to Deputy Superintendent MULCHRONE. MULCHRONE advised that in ' view of action now contemplated by the Chicago Police Department i on 12/28/67, he and Superintendent CONLISK had decide j will take no action concerning the service station | | nor will they attempt to surveill or afford technica | Coverage to meeting allegedly scheduled for P.M. instant date. ; MUL xpressed opinion that anonymous caller most likely was no’ in view of information anonymous caller furnished inst e, however, this » would not affect any contemplated action agains y the Chicago Police Department. Chicago source |prob) has been assigned and is being carefully directed to develop all information concerning above. Close liaison will be maintained with Superintendent ‘ CONLISK and Deputy Superintendent MULCHRONE concerning captioned matter. This material is being submitted under a "June" cover | in view of the very delicate nature of the information at this - time. Chicago will follow this matter very closely and keep the Bureau apprised.4-528 6 ° [57-108-8YP CHANGED TO IEVATI Ce, ‘ALL INFORIEATION CONTAINED ERM INCASE wae aed wheats LeeTo FROM SUBJECT: Gelenine ovata Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI pate: 1/10/68 SAC, ATLANTA (157-60) (P) Qaorona KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KIAN RM - KLAN Re Atlanta airtel to Bureau, 1/8/68, -3 Fr earnawl Enclosed for the Bureau is the original and eight copies of a LHM captioned "IMPERIAL NIGHTHAWK" NEVSPAPER, NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN, RACIAL MATTERS - KIAN", and dated as above.. Also enclosed for all recipient offices are two copies of the above mentioned LiM. oo okay The source referred to in enclosed LH is ‘ALL INFORMATION COWTAIBER, rH HEREI 13 UNCLASSIFIED sont. Wate 225 he BUG | ov 3Bureau (RM) (Enc. 9) 1-Cineinnati (Info) (RM) (Ene. 2) 1-Charlotte (Info) (RM) (Ene. 2) 1-Chicago (Info) Ene. 2 1-Cleveland (Inig Erie. 2) (Ene. 2) Ene. 2) RM) (Ene. 2) (RM) (Ene. 2 ORIGINAL FILED IN/ >| bi I 1 A-Louisville (in? l-Miami (Info) (AM 1-Milwaukee (Info. 1-Mobile tere } f ) rn Ri 1-Newark (Info! 1-Savannah (Info) (Eee 2) LS 7-165 1-Springfield (I ) (Bne. 2) ROT RECORDED — 1-Tampa (Info) ) pe OROED 1A areas (Inf: 2A Ene. 2) 38 FEB 15. 1968 JIR: daw (20) — \ Buy U.S. Savings Bonds R: ularly on the Payroll Savings Plana STATES DEPARTMENT or Merce FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to Atlanta, Georgia File No. AT 157-60 January 10, 1968 bé bic “IMPERIAL NIGETHAWK" NEWSPAPER, bID nine My NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN, at SFO. 73 RACIAL MATTERS - KLAN a On @ source who has furnished reliable information in the past furnished the initial issue of the "Imperial Nighthawk" Newspaper edited by Tom O'Brien and published at Stone Mountain, Georgia. ¢ In an article entitled "Klan News" the following information was published concerning Klan activities in various states throushout the United States, That information is being set forth below in its entiret: as follows: "Je would like to congratulate Evan Lewis, Jack Crites, Valter N. Huff, and Mr. & Mrs, Parkie Scott for their splendid work in rebuilding the State of Ohio this past Year. Parkie the lay has really harassed you and infringed on your Constitutional Rights which proves what a good job you have been doing. "Qrand Dragon David J. Harris has done a fine Job in Wisconsin, Great Progress and many fine Patriotic assistants are really showing results in this great State, "A pouquet to the Grand Dragon in Illinois if we published your recruiting figures for the year no one would believe us. "Grand Dragon Harry Gilman in New Jersey deserves congratulations from all of us, am sure that he will build to even greater strenzth this coming year. "Newly Appointed Grand Dragon in California, the Rev, Don O'Higgins swears he is going to beat all other States recruiting this Year, and knowing Don, we believe he can do it, "The popular leader in Louisiana has a tremendous program going with his own group. We thank him for the fine photographs and literature he had thoughtfully sent us. THIS document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI a loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. y Ys ENCLOSURE SEP OP ise 9 "Mississippi under Ferral McCormick is getting stronger every day and very soon will give.North Carolina a good leader, ‘ "Grand Dragon Ross in Kentucky, Robert Hodgens in South Carolina, and Jason Kersey in Florida have built wonderful organizations and are growing by leaps and bounds. “Sorry, we haven't the space in this inaugural edition to run through all the States but starting with the February Edition we will carry news from every State that's with us, we here at Stone Mountain need help from all of you to make this paper a success, Remember this 1s your paper, we the editors are your servants, together we shall grow;. Yesterday, Today, and Forever!”oe : e . . ° UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Atlanta, Georgia In Reply, Please Refer to File No. January 10, 1968 Title "IMPERIAL NIGHTHAWK" NEWSPAPER NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN Character © RACIAL MATTERS - KLAN Reference A memorandum prepared at the Atlanta Office dated and captioned as above. All sources (except any listed below) whose identities are concealed in referenced communication have furnished reliable information in the past.a ¢é Baclosed zor ned The aims a newspaper £2 Si due to th publication of its & to report further pub shthawk if appropriat described enclosed 1 cissemi 6 ese i b2 Vt t b7D coda) (Priory 4 ‘ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN 1S UNCLASSIFIED DATE... one Bi sine copics rial ws Hewspaper, Mu Klux Klan - iis" ferred to in Lal is the above- in depth ta will continue the of perial sation of esed LEM has = Me Pherson,£. STATES DEPARTMENT , a FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Pleose Refer Atlanta, Georgia Fite No.4 os 157-60 January 8, 1968 Imperial Nighthawk Newspaper an National Knights of the Ku NO, ji Klux Klan - Racial Natters oe Ja source who has b7c able information in the past furnished b7D aL” copy of a newspaper entitled, "Imperial Nighthawk, K. K, K, K." with the caption "Stone Mountain. . Near Atlanta, Georgia, Owned Published and Operated by the National Knights of the K. K, K., Inc., Box 111 Stone Mountain, Georgia. The aforementioned newspaper indicated that it was Volume LXVIII, No. 1, yearly subscription of $3 and subscription for two years was $5, individual price, $.25. The above newspaper also reflected that it was published by Tom Obrien. Tae first article in the above raper was one letter by James R. Venable, Imperial Wizard of the National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Association of America, Post Office Box 107, Tucker, Georgia, 30083 and was a one and one-half page effort by Venable in expressing his views on the present conditions in the United States as he saw them both political and sociological. Also appearing in the newspaper was a short article by Barry Goldwater with a photograph of Mr. Goldwater and was a critical analysis of Robert McNamara as Secretary of Defense. ‘The paper contained a column-length poem by the Honorable Oliver Allstorn entitled "The Saddest Story Ever Told", and above the poem was a photograph of a white girl and Negro male embracing in what appeared to be a picnic scene.Imperial Nighthawk Newspaper National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Numerous articles appeared throughout the eight-page newspaper, critical of the United Nations. One article was captioned, "The United Nations is Treason". Under a caption "The Nighthawk Says" the following purposes for the publication of the Imperial Nighthawk by the National Association of Klans were set forth, and they are as follows: 1, To expose a11 Communists activities and organizations. 2. To expose the Anti-Christ and their Satanical plans for destruction of the White Race. 3. To restore prayer to the schools. 4. To expose and destroy the careers of all politicians who wilfully or through ignorance or brainwashing, support the Atheistic-Jewish- Communist Conspiracy. 6. To expose School Integrations, Open Housing, Mixed Nerriages for what it really is, part of the Conny plan to destroy the White Race by down breeding. 6. To get the United States out of the United Nations, and ramove the whole operation to Israel where it belongs. 7. To elect politicians pledged to destroy the Great Society and all its Socialist prograns. 8. To restore to the States all powers usurped by the Federal Government.ee 8 Imperial Nighthawk Newspaper National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan 9. To dedare all decisions by the Supreme Court, in regard to the Constitution or the laws of any state, null and void until reviewed and passed by a 2/3 majority of both houses plus a 2/3 of the States. 10. To remind the people that the Suprenie Court does not have the power to make a law, only interpret it. ll. To destroy the Federal Reserve Board (a private corporation owned and controlled by the Jewish International Bankers) and return control and printing of our money to the people. 12. To get the Federal Government out of private business. The savings on this project alone could eliminate personal income tax. 13. To return our Constitutional Right "Preedom of Choice" to the people. 14. To eliminate Foreign Aid except to White Christian Nations only exception would be a natural disaster, flood, famine, etc. 15. To support the White Government of Rhodesia with every means at our disposal, even atomic weapons if meded. 16. Total and immediate victory in Vietnam. The life of one White Man is far more valuable than a few million Asiatics. 17. To use the money now wasted on Foreign Aid and Civil Rights on armament to prepare to the day when the mongrel hordes led by Russia and Red China try to destroy us.Imperial Nighthawk Newspaper National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan 18: To give our support and patronage to White Christians only. 19. To insure that only White Christians be elected or appointed to public office. 20.. To sacrifice our life if necessary to re-establish this Great Nation as a White Christian Republic under the Divine Law of our Leader Jesus Christ. 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.MITED STATES DEPARTMENT OPSUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Atlanta, Georgia In Reply, Plate Refer to January 8, 1968 FUN” 157-60 Title NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN Character RM - KLAN Reference Eetterhead memorandum at Atanta, Georgia, dated and captioned as above. #1 sources (except any Listed below) whose identities are concealed in referenced communication have furnished relieble information in the past.Transmit the following in Via Fel Date: 12/30/67 (Type in plaintext or coda Trion t AIRTEL 4 1 L TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (157-168) FROM +: SAC, CHICAGO (157-895) (P) eet, SUBJECT: ~RATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN (NKKKK) a=-kEAN (00: Atlanta) Re Chicago teletype 12/28/67, and airtel and LHM 12/29/67. Ce ee 0) tiha- for the NKKKK, On 12/21/67, Deputy Superintendent JOHN MULCHRONE, in charge of the Internal Investigation Divisi 1D), Chicago PD, was advised on a confidential basis tha d been identified as a Chicago police officer whowaS actively ’ attempting to recruit memi he Chicago area and allegedly was the for the NKKKK, MULCHRONE related that he apprised Superintendent of Police, JAMES CONLISK, on 12/20/67, that Chicago PD, IID has an undercover officer 4h a NKKKK Klavern, which reportedly is comprised o! hicago pi fficers. MULCHRONE in- dicated that PD source ated Tras currently attempting to organize NKKKK Klaverns in the Chicago area among both police officers and civilians. ‘oo Bison, RE ST gy Jb Louk ~ Bureau (RM) . —* 2°= Atlanta (157-60) (RM) 2 = Chicago : te JAN 37968 Q_= 157-413) 4 MH: CMS. _— @ Q ' pactwits tose ed that siipeianeasiieet cONLISK's immediate taste fon was: to. ii giiately initiate. proceedings to separate any, police of from the Department ‘that were wipe with However, PD.source indicated : os eting o: at Chicago of Klan’ officers. fok*..!, Tease of discussing Kian adtivity in the fonticom ing, 4 a i= “O* . Qp-12/21/67, MULCHRONE indicated that act - i against poldee offiders would be withheld until] .af: unless infoymation should be developed indicating a ik to news medid “Of Klansmen in the Chicago PD prior to that* time. ae " “MUI stated. Superintendent CONLISK ‘felt that if the news edia should release information: of Klatismen working as Cl @ policemen prior:to PD. making’ tlie disclosure, it would do. i able harm'to the.general racial S¥euation currently oxistgng in Chicago, Onwl@#22/67; Chicag PD was advised Chicago FBI: had received se) jous calls, ‘the most x¢ “ on the, .afternddn of] The anonymous caller. W NB, upon be: ‘anonymous calls, indicated’ beniet that] responsibl. x | (PROB), -ftrpished the following information Which was immediate lyjgmade available to Superintengent CONLISK as well as MULCHRONE:CG 157-895 -\ Chicago source indicated the belief that these individuals, none of which were Chicago police officers, weve So concerned that| jf the Chicago PD, that any one of them could possibly formation to news media which might result in disclosure of Chicago PD IID operation, MULCHRONE advised Chicago Division on 12/27/67, that he as well as Superintendent CONLISK were of the opinion that Chicago PD must institute action agains| ps well as other NKKKK members of the Chicago PD as S0on aS possible to insure that such disclosure of Klansmen on the Chicago PD Ned oie ccmammctmmmun | hagas a that DN source On at approximately an anonymous caller advised Chicago FBI @f belie? ; that a "leak" of NKKKK activities at Chicago had taken piace, The above info: Was d to Chicago Superintendent CONLISK 45 ty Superintendent MULCHRONE, MULCHRONE advised that their Department would bé take action as soon as possible to make public the fact of - Klansmen of the Chicago PD. bic b7D As set forth in referenced airtel and LHM, Superintendent CO! held a press and television con- ference indicatin police officers were members of the NKKKK at Chicago. su identiallv advised 1] 1 (At hunerintendent CONLISK's prpss_conference—he——_ identifie W/M, residing] who resides aE [as police officers involved in 'UHS“KINN-HCTIVITIES I CMICHED and declined to identify other officers involved, . On 12/28/67, MULCHRONE stated in addition to the following officers had been confronted “by Chicago PD; IID of their Klan activity and were offered an opportunity to resign: -3-5 0 wy, CG 157-895 WAM, born W/Ml, bor: W/M, bor: MULCHRONE stated immediately submitted his resignation when confronted with NKKKK is and refused to cooperate with PD in any manner. jefused to resign and declined tonmake any statemen @ Chicago PD. On 12/28/67, MULCHRONE advised that his Department e identities of police officers lt that time inasmuch as the officers to. OJice officers that if they would cooperate and furnish !¥SePmatienof Klan activities in Chicago, their identities weuld Bet be made public by Chieago PD. MULCHRONE advised that Jwere excused from duty and advised that SUSPENSION Would follow, MULCHRONE stated that being excused rather than suspended at this time woudd put themuunder the ;—contral and direction of the Department. Late evening, 12/29/67, submitted his resignation and refused to’ furnish the PD-any information, pe On 12/28/67, shortly before Superintendent CONLISK's ference, Chicago PD executed a search warrant at residence. Police confiscated one sub machine gun, automatic rifles, an estimated 100,000 rounds of ammunition, 4 pistols, 7 hand grenades, 6 knives, a gasumask, a plastic cross and a confederate flag. On 12/29/67, the Chicago agents of the Chicago Office of Alcohol, Tobacco and Tax, Treasury Department, examined guns seized a| esidence and in- dicated no evidence suggesting possession illegal. on 12/29/67 [OT Joliet, Illinois Leth ee inspection of fire arms and ammunition seized in residence.yet CG 157-895 tated late 12/29/67, that based on initial inconclusive examination, they are of the opinion much of the ammunition found a was at one time United States Government lindicated that additional inspection of ammunition as well as appropriate record checks will have to be made before it can be ascertained if any theft is involved. CG PD obtained voluminous quantities of hate literature as well as file cabinets which contains names, addresses and correspondence which would appear to be affiliated with the NKKKK activities in Illinois as well as elsewhere in the country, Agents of the Ohicago Division are working in close liaison with the Chicago PD in order to insure that all available information and data relating to Klan activities in Illinois and elsewhere is made available to the FBI. prifbh ra Examination conducted to date would s severe eo bic indicate extremely valuable intelligence data-Concerning NKKKK activities as well as identities of individuals who may be susceptible to Klan recruitment er actud& Klan membership. Late on 12/29/6; wise: mediaiof the identities of nd as NKKKK podivo=cédieers 7 Chicago sources have been assigned and Chicagé is following this matter closely, Close liaison has been established with Deputy Superintendent MULCHROBE and full cooperation of Chicago PD is being obtained. The Bureau will be apprised of any pertinent developments in this matter. Chicago indices do not contain any pertinent information rela: e above police of; with the encoptionsed| |nfornation relating tol ie Chicago files is set forth in referenced LHM, REQUESTS OF THE BUREAU The Bureau is requested Bufiles should be checked or any information relating to the following Chicago police ‘officers:CG 157-895 be W/M; be WAM; 7 fe be m1 han; b7c 0: mn : : hn LEADS ATLANTA AT ATLANTA, GEORGIA, Will check indices and contact appropriate sources foi any information relating to individuals set forth above. CHICAGO AT CHIGAGO, ILLINOIS, Will conduct appropriate i extensive thonough investigation regarding all individuals referred to above as well as other individuals involved in NKKKK activities, whose identities will be forthcoming. -6%~ular Request (Analyt (Subversitype of Search Requested (_Jrestricted (Aexact CJ BuildupBureat [_JRegular Request (Analytical S [__JAu References (Sub eegt. & Pla: ——L arte mrenmenion ean EME 18 uch asset DATES AGE. OY.Gs Ag CLAS: DATES cAeeejing Unit - Ri Unit - Room 652 to Locality of ame Only (On the NTo: SAC, Chicago (1577895) a 8 From: Director, FBI (157~168)—— fA NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF ‘THE rin CONTABIED py, EU KLUX KLAN 36 ALL INFORM ed bo sCLASSIFl iy 2 FIN 1S UN RACIAL MATTERS ~ KLAN bIC Men 9.8 BE Re Chicago airtel to Bureau and Atlanta 12/30/67. Referenced airtel requested a check of Bureau files for the following individuals: white male born, white male bé white male br white male = white male white male Bureau files contain no information identifiable with any of the above individuals, Continue to conduct extensive, thorough investi- gation regarding this matter and promptly furnish the Bureau in form suitable for dissemination all pertinent developments regarding this matter. 1 = Atlanta (157-60) svw:tst §{(5) NOTE: requested a check of Bureau files for above individuals sho are nombers of the Chicago Police Department who were recently identified as being members of a unit of the (NKKKK) in the Chicago area. Copy designated for Atlanta al Atlanta is origin in investigation of the NEKKK. oA oto ie) WeMemorandym De sree 1 - Mr. Bishop ‘ 1 - Mr. WC. Sullivan 94 Mr. W. C, Sullivan) pateDecember 28, 1967 1 - Mr. G. C, Moore row -G, C, Moore. 1 - Mr. Walsh sunjecrMATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN RACIAL MATTERS - (KLAN) On December 26, 1967, you were advised that a rac: ur Chicago Office had developed 7 thal a member of the Chicago Police Department©is an organizer for National Knights of tl Ru Kiux Klan (NKKKK) and that this data was furnishe “to thé Chicago Police Department. SX BACKGROUND: Through an undercover police officer in NI the Chicago Police Department learned that several policemen are reportedly NKKKK members. Jhad planned, a meeting of this Klan group for The Chicago Police requested us to take no action which might jeopardize their inquiries in this matter as they were concerned regarding political ramifications and adverse press reaction if this information was brought to public notice at the time, We honored the request of the Chicago Police Department and planned appropriate dissemination after receipt of results of the Klan meeting. that Chicago Police officials will confront today, take 4 statement, and move against other police who are Klan members, Wide press coverage and considerable public reaction to this is anticipated. ° /$ 7-16 8 - Our Chicago Office today fc oe advised IV kw (6) Ww ! FER 13 1968 3 1. \e COPY MADE FOR MR. TOLSONMemorandum to Mr, W. C, Sullivan RE: NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN We are closely following and will continue our investigation when results of today's action by the Chicago Police Department is known at which time dissemination will be made. Chicago Office maintaining close liaison with Chicago Police Department and you will be immediately advised of developments, RECOMMENDAT 10! None, For information, &Domestic Intelligence Division INFORMATIVE MOTE 99.67 By memorandum dated 12-28-67 infor- mation was set out that the “Superintendent! of Police, Chicago, would hold a press conference announcing that investigation had determined that some officers of the @epartment were members of the Ku Klux Klan, The attached sets forth the results of the press conference where it was announced that any officer found to be a member of any hate-type organization will be separated from the police force. We will continue to follow this matter closely. Details are being disseminated to the Internal Security Division of the Department, Secret Service and the military. WLS:mh AQ “Fy & verorraion cONTAMED Hrenent 1s URCLASS MR BPE ALLFenn. aurea o nvesrcaion {e DePARTMENT oF usTce, e COMMUKIGATION SECTION : 91887 we FBI WASH DC TELETYPE : FOT/PA # $2 i 3 APPEAL #77 St FBI CHICAGO CIVIL AC! B.0.# 2556 z 1129PM_BEFERRED 12-28-67 RFJ | DATES: 99- SS 1NITL T IRECTOR (157-168) 0 FROM CHICAGO (157-895) ‘ALL INFORMATION CONTRI . — UNCLASSIFIED Ne ope eee “WATIONAL KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN CNKKKK)« 00: ATLANTA. RE CHICAGO AIRTELS DECEMBER TWENTY ONE AND TWENTY 7 SUPERINTENDENT JAMES CONLISK, CHICAGO PD, HELD PRESS AND TV CONFERENCE FIVE:FIFTEEN PM INSTANT. CONLISK, . READING FROM PREPARED STATEMENT, ADVISED FOR PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, CHICAGO PD HAS BEEN CONDUCTING INVESTIGATION INTO ACTIVITIES OF KU KLUX KLAN (KKK), CITY OF CHICAGO. AS RESULT OF THIS INVESTIGATION, IT HAS BEEN DETERMI Ned] CHICAGO POLICEMAN, S| OF KKK GROUP Has RECRUITED FIVE OTHER CHICAGO POLICEMEN INTO KKK. parcaso PD, RESIGNED TODAY WHEN a WITH Kxx activities. REG2R /S7_/69— 1 sin CONLISK DECLINED TO FURNISH NAMES OF OTHER POLICE OFFICERS INVOLVED. CONLISK INDICATED PRESENT PLAN IS TO BRING..CHARGES BEFORE POLICE BOARD TO DISCHARGE ANY POLICE OFFICERS WHO ARE END PAGE 0 " a al xEROX : ye oe JAN (NIG pec 1967 [MR DELOACH FoR THE DIRECTORCG 157-895 PAGE TWO MEMBERS OF KKK AND REFUSE TO RESIGN FROM PD. CONLISK STATED RESIDENCE SEARCHED LATE PM THIS DATE ON SEARCH ore WARRANT AND SUBSTANTIAL QUANTITY OF GUNS, AMMUNITION AND HAND GRENADES FOUND. AT QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD, — CONLISK ADVISED ALL POLICE OFFICERS INVOLVED HAD BEEN WITH PD BETWEEN ONE AND SIX YEARS. INDICATED HATE LITERATURE IN LARGE CONLISK ADVISED INTERNAL INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION, CHICAGO PD, IS CONTINUING QUANTITIES LOCATED AT RESIDENCE. INVESTIGATION OF POLICE OFFICERS WHO MAY BE INVOLVED IN INCLUDING KLAN ACTIVITIES OR MEMBERS OF OTHER EXTREMIST GROUPS, NATION OF ISLAM. HE STATED ALTHOUGH IT MAY NOT BE ILLEGAL TO BELONG TO HATE-TYPE ORGANIZATIONS IN ILLINOIS, WEMBERSHIP IN HATE-TYPE ORGANIZATIONS BY CHICAGO POLICE OFFICERS IS SUFFICIENT CAUSE TO SEPARATE THEM FROM PD. SUPERINTENDENT CONLISK CONFIDENTIALLY ADVISED THAT END PAGE TWOPAGE THREE CONLISK STATED SOURCE INSTANT DATE IS RELUCTANT TO TESTIFY AGAINST FELLOW POLICE OFFICERS. CONLISK ADVISED FIVESTHIRTY PM INSTANT TWO POLICE OFFICERS CONFRONTED WITH CHARGE HAD RESIGNED.| REFUSES TO RESIGN OR DISCUSS MATTER. REMAINING POLICE OFFICERS HAVE NOT BEEN CONFRONTED AS OF INSTANT TIME. IT IS ANTICIPATED NEWS MEDIA WILL AFFORD EXTENSIVE COVERAGE TO ABOVE MATTERS. ADMINISTRATIVE: CHICAGO FOLLOWING CLOSELY AND CHICAGO SOURCES ASSIGNED. ATLANTA WILL BE FURNISHED INFORMATION IN REFERENCED COMMUNICATION BY AIRTEL. IDENTITIES OF ALL POLICE OFFICERS INVOLVED WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN RECEIVED AND RESULTS OF CHICAGO INDICES CHECK BE FURNISHED BUREAU AND ATLANTA BY AIRTEL. iG, ‘GeCRET SERVICE AND MELITARY WILL BE FURNISHED COPY oF efa43t fowrns. END RCH FBI WASH DC oo MR. SULLIVAN ye. TRAINOR ROOM 836 S80 rr