Cointelpro Black Extremist Part 13

This page is the cover sheet of a declassified FBI document. It displays a standard FOIPA (Freedom of Information Privacy Act) cover sheet format, with bolded text indicating the document's subject matter: "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS," "SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) BLACK EXTREMIST," and a reference number "100-448006, SECTION 8." Centered on the page is a seal-like graphic with the words "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT" superimposed over an image that appears to be the American flag. The bottom of the page features the seal of the "FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION" in large, capital letters. There are no photographs, handwritten notes, official stamps, filled-in forms, or visible evidence of surveillance methods. FOIPA COVER SHEET FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) BLACK EXTREMIST 100-448006 SECTION 8 FREEDOM INFORMATION ACT FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION P. 1 THE BEST COPY OBTAINABLE IS INCLUDED IN THE REPRODUCTION OF THESE DOCUMENTS. PAGES INCLUDED THAT ARE BLURRED, LIGHT, OR OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO READ ARE THE RESULT OF THE CONDITION OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT. NO BETTER COPY CAN BE REPRODUCED. TO FROM SUBJECT: OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CPR) 691-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) SAC, CINCINNATI (100-16921) (P) COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALISTS - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE BACKGROUND DATE: 3/19/69 Remyairtel and LNM, 1/20/69, captioned, [REDACTED] subject, Referenced LNM provides personal background of and also disclosed subject said he was a Black Panther and had visited HUEY NEWTON. Since submission of that LNM, [REDACTED] concerning his [REDACTED] visit with NEWTON. This article was subsequently re- printed on Page 12 of the Black Panther newspaper in the Monday, 2/17/69, edition. This article is laudatory concerning NEWTON and makes him appear as a martyred idealist. On 1/14/69, [REDACTED] also wrote a personal letter to NEWTON in which he expressed his admiration and hope that they could become closer associated. area. As of the beginning of February 1969, [REDACTED] This program is broadcast on Sundays from 12:30 to 1:00 P.M. This show provides the subject with a forum for his Black Nationalist ideas and his new left type philosophy. The one television show observed by [REDACTED] primarily concerned with an attack upon the United States defense policy, especially the possession of atomic, biological and chemical warfare agents when a large segment of the population lives in poverty. (2)- Bureau (RM) 3 - Cincinnati (2 - 100-16921) (1 - 157-2577) AJH:jkh (5) REC-10 EX-110 4 MAR 21 1309 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan CI 100-16921 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the following anonymous letter be mailed to the Manager of WSTV-TV from Steubenville, Ohio. The letter reads as follows: "Dear Sir: "As long time residents of the upper Ohio Valley, we have been very interested in WSTV-TV as it has Your such a pervasive influence in our area. station has in large part been a positive factor in the progress of the area and your programming has always consisted of a responsibility balance between the national and local events. WSTV has always, we feel, fairly reflected This page is a textual document and contains no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, forms, logs, schedules, charts, or redactions. The entire page is filled with black text on a white background, centered on the page, in a serif font. There is no visual evidence of surveillance methods or informant communications. WSTV-TV as it has Your such a pervasive influence in our area. station has in large part been a positive factor in the progress of the area and your programming has always consisted of a responsibility balance between the national and local events. WSTV has always, we feel, fairly reflected the public interest. "Frankly, the compelling reason for this letter is [REDACTED] We feel that by supporting and giving him a forum for his views, WSTV is encouraging civil disorder, violence, and is directly leading to the undermining of the citizens' confidence in government, both local and international. "To support our charge, you need only review some of his programs and note the importance of many of his seemingly innoculous statements and reflect upon them. "We think that it behooves you, as a public broadcasting facility, to take cognizance of activities and pronouncements. To help you in this matter, the following information is being brought to your attention: 2 [REDACTED] CI 100-16921 "On February 17, 1969, the "Black Panther," the official newspaper of the Black Panther Party (BPP), carried an article by [REDACTED] which was a cleverly disguised piece of propaganda concerning Huey Newton, who is, as you know, a founder of the BPP. Newton was convicted by a California court of killing a police officer. We do not feel that a man who eulogizes Newton should have a forum on television for the further dissension of his views. "The BPP calls for its members to arm themselves, use their guns and start a revolution. They openly claim that they will use guerrilla tactics and overthrow the American Government. To check on this, you need only to subscribe to or read one issue of their newspaper. "Can you be sure that ROBE, an organization that [REDACTED] belongs to locally, is not really a chapter of the BPP? He has openly criticized the Community Action Council, COMBAT and the NAACP. By criticizing these groups and causing people to question their actions and integrity, he poses as the only individual who truly has the black man's interests at heart. This, you know, is false. Will he not some day turn on you also? Is he not now calling upon his followers to arm themselves and create a disturbance in our schools and at our athletic contests? "We think it would be most illuminating for you to determine why the trustees, all black, is false. Will he not some day turn on you also? Is he not now calling upon his followers to arm themselves and create a disturbance in our schools and at our athletic contests? "We think it would be most illuminating for you to determine why the trustees, all black, of the Phyllis Wheatley Association, no longer allow [REDACTED] to use their premises for his meetings with high school students. We feel you should determine who the black militant hate mongers are whom he introduces into the community. Why has Taylor so antagonized many of his colleagues in the civil rights field? "Thank you for your consideration in this matter." 3 3 CI 100-16921 The Cincinnati Division, at Steubenville, Ohio, recognizes that it will be more effective if this informa- tion could be given to a personal contact at the television station. This is not being considered as the risk of exposure is too great for the following reason: There is a great deal of prostitution and gambling in the Steubenville area and two announcers, who work for the television station, are involved in these matters. It is felt that the anonymous letter technique is the more prudent approach at this time, and therefore it is recommended. OBJECTIVE It is felt that by bringing this information to the attention of the television station, they will have to consider its implications. They have numerous alternatives, but it is hoped that they will consider terminating subject's [REDACTED] contract at a suitable time after a preliminary inquiry reveals the facts in the letter to be true. If they do not make an inquiry and do not consider terminating services, [REDACTED] it is felt that they at least will show the letter to [REDACTED] and it is felt that this will cause him to tone down many of his statements. FOLLOW UP Depending upon any tangible results obtained from this letter, the Cincinnati Division could send the same letter to various advertisers with a different forward, and requesting them to withdraw their advertising from WSTV-TV. In connection with this follow up, the Cincinnati Division would utilize as enclosures anti-sematic statements made by Black Nationalists. It is recommended that the Bureau approve the above measure to be instituted by the Cincinnati Division at the earliest possible date. 4 4 ```json [ {"box_2d": [33, 304, 78, 517], "text_content": "UTTE"}, {"box_2d": [33, 651, 53, 743], "text_content": "PE"}, This declassified FBI document contains a "Memorandum" from the SAC, Cincinnati to the DIRECTOR, FBI. It includes official stamps for "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT" and a date stamp "4 MAR 21 1969," alongside handwritten identifiers "REC-10" and "EX-110." There are multiple redactions obscuring specific names and potentially sensitive information within the text. The lower portion of the page features a small, stylized illustration of a marching soldier or figure. Additionally, there's a printed message at the bottom encouraging the purchase of "U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan." This page contains a typed letter with several redactions. At the top, there is a header "CI 100-16921" and a section titled "RECOMMENDATION." The main body of the page is a letter recommending that an anonymous letter be mailed to the Manager of WSTV-TV. Significant portions of the letter are blacked out, obscuring specific details. There is also a page number "2" at the bottom right. No photographs or handwritten annotations are visible. would utilize as enclosures anti-sematic statements made by Black Nationalists. It is recommended that the Bureau approve the above measure to be instituted by the Cincinnati Division at the earliest possible date. 4 4 ```json [ {"box_2d": [33, 304, 78, 517], "text_content": "UTTE"}, {"box_2d": [33, 651, 53, 743], "text_content": "PE"}, {"box_2d": [98, 558, 133, 837], "text_content": "1\n1-"}, {"box_2d": [153, 725, 170, 808], "text_content": "3-28-69"}, {"box_2d": [158, 147, 185, 475], "text_content": "SAC, Cincinnati (100-16921)"}, {"box_2d": [203, 776, 284, 932], "text_content": "2- Flay"}, {"box_2d": [205, 145, 228, 527], "text_content": "Director, FBI (100-448006)-ファウ"}, {"box_2d": [255, 147, 324, 531], "text_content": "COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRA\nBLACK NATIONALIST:- HATE GROUPS\nRACIAL INTELLIGENCE\n(REVEREND AUGUSTUS TAYLOR, JR.)"}, {"box_2d": [280, 725, 363, 925], "text_content": "5-D. TPPyn"}, {"box_2d": [349, 269, 367, 459], "text_content": "Reurlet 3-19-69."}, {"box_2d": [376, 147, 462, 850], "text_content": "Cincinnati is authorized to prepare and mail the\nanonymous communication set out in referenced letter. Use\ncommercially purchased stationery and take the usual pre-\ncautions to insure this mailing cannot be traced to the\nBureau."}, {"box_2d": [471, 150, 560, 909], "text_content": "To add weight to this letter, Cincinnati may wish\nto sign it with a fictitious name and address that cannot\nbe readily checked. In addition, since the letter is obviously\nwritten by an educated person, the word \"innocuous\" in\nparagraph three, line three, should be spelled correctly."}, {"box_2d": [578, 152, 619, 271], "text_content": "TJD:dgf\n(5) da"}, {"box_2d": [590, 497, 604, 519], "text_content": "f"}, {"box_2d": [627, 152, 643, 211], "text_content": "NOTE:"}, {"box_2d": [646, 275, 671, 898], "text_content": "This letter complains to a local television station"}, {"box_2d": [663, 88, 767, 138], "text_content": "MAILED 4\nMAR 27 1959"}, {"box_2d": [663, 150, 714, 892], "text_content": "who has a regular program.\nabout.\nhas written an article for the \"National Catholic\nReporter,\" which portrays Black Panther leader Huey Newton,"}, {"box_2d": [692, 145, 798, 916], "text_content": "convicted of killing a police officer, as a martyred idealist.\nTaylor has written to Newton expressing his admiration and has\nused his television show as a forum for black nationalist\nideas and New Left philosophy. The anonymous letter points out\nthat\narticle praising Newton was reprinted"}, {"box_2d": [790, 155, 846, 904], "text_content": "in the Black Panther newspaper. 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C. lloore"}, {"box_2d": [210, 113, 284, 491], "text_content": "COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM\nBLACK NATIONALIST HATE GROUPS\nRACIAL INTELLIGENCE\n(BLACK PANTHER PARTY)"}, {"box_2d": [214, 629, 231, 637], "text_content": "1 -"}, {"box_2d": [234, 629, 249, 637], "text_content": "1"}, {"box_2d": [252, 629, 266, 637], "text_content": "1"}, {"box_2d": [305, 113, 468, 833], "text_content": "In connection with the submission of biweekly\nletters in captioned matter, it appears that Special Agent\npersonnel of your office have made considerable progress\nin disrupting the extremely violence-prone Black Panther\nParty (BPP). It is suggested that you may wish to analyze\nthis matter to determine if their achievements should be\nrecognized in some form. At the conclusion of your analysis,\nsubmit recommendations for suggested action if appropriate."}, {"box_2d": [483, 121, 503, 233], "text_content": "WDN:sc/ra"}, {"box_2d": [501, 162, 523, 251], "text_content": "(8)۱۰"}, {"box_2d": [519, 806, 613, 870], "text_content": "K"}, {"box_2d": [541, 123, 562, 187], "text_content": "NOTE:"}, {"box_2d": [567, 126, 705, 810], "text_content": "San Diego has aggressively pursued a policy of\ndisrupting and neutralizing the local chapter of the BPP\nin San Diego through Bureau-approved counterintelligence\nmaneuvers. In This page is a declassified FBI document containing typed text. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, surveillance logs, or forms. The only visual elements are two smudged black ink marks at the top possibly from a hole punch or scanner, several small black dots, and two redacted portions of text, one in the middle of the page and another near the bottom. The page also includes the number "3" twice, once in the center and once in the bottom right corner, likely indicating page numbers. This document page displays typed text from what appears to be an FBI internal memo. There are no photographs, surveillance logs, or forms with filled-in fields. The page features handwritten annotations, including several ink marks that appear to be redactions, obscuring portions of the text, particularly at the end of paragraphs. There are also handwritten numbers in the bottom right corner, one clearly labeled "4" and another fainter "4" appearing to the right of it, possibly indicating page numbers or an identifier. The document also has two dark, circular hole punches along the top edge, suggesting it was once part of a binder. "WDN:sc/ra"}, {"box_2d": [501, 162, 523, 251], "text_content": "(8)۱۰"}, {"box_2d": [519, 806, 613, 870], "text_content": "K"}, {"box_2d": [541, 123, 562, 187], "text_content": "NOTE:"}, {"box_2d": [567, 126, 705, 810], "text_content": "San Diego has aggressively pursued a policy of\ndisrupting and neutralizing the local chapter of the BPP\nin San Diego through Bureau-approved counterintelligence\nmaneuvers. In view of the achievements in this regard,\nit appears that Special Agent personnel may merit some\nsort of recognition. A recommendation along these lines\nis being left to the discretion of the SAC in San Diego."}, {"box_2d": [728, 858, 747, 896], "text_content": "(11"}, {"box_2d": [747, 172, 828, 347], "text_content": "MAILED 10\nMAR 3-1969\nCOMM-FBI"}, {"box_2d": [781, 716, 841, 831], "text_content": "74"}, {"box_2d": [812, 383, 866, 478], "text_content": "REC 54\n[X.-J."}, {"box_2d": [834, 44, 927, 123], "text_content": "1.1n\nEraph\n:shop\nsper\nparach\n-er\ndivor"}, {"box_2d": [857, 604, 885, 750], "text_content": "4 MAR 4 1999"}, {"box_2d": [860, 794, 920, 932], "text_content": "1699r"}, {"box_2d": [872, 297, 928, 360], "text_content": "5/3"}, {"box_2d": [929, 55, 962, 269], "text_content": "99 MAR 3 1969"}, {"box_2d": [942, 932, 967, 949], "text_content": "6"}, {"box_2d": [943, 277, 965, 405], "text_content": "TELETYPE UNIT"}, {"box_2d": [947, 175, 965, 272], "text_content": "MAIL ROOM"} ] ``` OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1' EDITION 654 FPMD (4 CPR) 401-11.4 INTER STATES GORNMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) DATE: 2/28/69 FROM: |[REDACTED]| SAC, TAMPA (157-3213) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE ReBulet to TP, 2/19/69. [REDACTED] advised his station has no facilities to reduce video tape film to 16mm motion picture film. He advised that to his knowledge all local stations forward video tape for reduction to 16mm film to WTTW, Chicago, Ill. who performs this work in approximately one to two weeks, depending upon their work load, at a cost of $6.00 to $11.00 a minute of running time. He pointed out that "Wild Grapes" lasts 27 minutes running time and accordingly, the cost for reduction of the [REDACTED] to film would run approximately $180 to $300. [REDACTED] pointed out that his firm would be glad to for- ward the tape for the Tampa Division to WTTW, Chicago, to have the item reproduced. The program "Wild Grapes" presents interviews with black militants who are associated with the Junta of Militant Organization, St. Petersburg, Fla., interviews with college presidents at Florida Presbyterian College, St. Petersburg, and University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla., as well as interviews with students of the New Left movements on campus at the University of So. Fla., and interviews The image is a scanned FBI document. It contains typed text, handwritten notes in black ink, and some black redactions. Official stamps include "MAILED 4 MAR 2 7 1959", though the date seems erroneous, possibly a misprint or artifact of scanning. There are also handwritten notations such as "Director, FBI", "Reurlet 3-19-69", and what appear to be initials or signatures in the bottom right and upper right corners. Additionally, there is a list of handwritten text on the left side of the page, resembling codes or labels. One larger redaction obscures a portion of the text in the "NOTE" section. who are associated with the Junta of Militant Organization, St. Petersburg, Fla., interviews with college presidents at Florida Presbyterian College, St. Petersburg, and University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla., as well as interviews with students of the New Left movements on campus at the University of So. Fla., and interviews with individuals residing Tampa, Fla. who have been involved in protest demon- strations locally. In addition the film presents portions of a speech made by Vice President SPIRO T. AGNEW at the Bayfront Center Auditorium, St. Petersburg, to a group of college students who were demonstrating against the war in Vietnam and contains his public comments rebuking this group. Additionally the film contains very pertinent comments by which support the U.S. Government and rebukes militants. The film also re- views documentation published by the Junta of Militant Organization 1-206 U TSU 2 - Tampa DAB:cj (4) L 31 10 Belonger 6089 (info) ||| [REDACTED] 113 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 7 TP 157-3213 and contains pictures of protest demonstrations at Tampa, Fla. Quotations from the Director of the FBI from public source material are also included. The editorial comments throughout this film support anti-demonstration, anti-riot and anti-militancy attitudes and is done on a high level which would be acceptable to any type audience. also advised that the outages which are on 16mm film, which consist of interviews not incorporated in the program, are available to the FBI for copying. These films will be obtained, reviewed by Tampa and forwarded to the Bureau. However, they will not contain the program "Wild Grapes" as edited. Tampa Division would recommend that the tape be re- duced to 16mm film as this program should be of benefit to racial schools conducted by the Bureau, showing at In-Service or new agents classes as well as a possible item to be furnished a field division who is going to utilize such procedure in a counterintelligence effort. It would not appear that the cost involved is prohibitive and Bureau permission to proceed with [REDACTED] forward the "Wild Grapes" video tape to WTTW, Chicago, for reproduction on 16mm movie film at a cost of approximately $300.00 is being requested. -2- ROGE IN ENCP 1- 1- [REDACTED] SAC, Tampa (157-3213) X-105 REC-134 Director, FBI (100-448006) 7/7 COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE (JUNTA OF MILITANT ORGANIZATION) Reurlet 2-28-69. 3-11-69 [REDACTED] Tampa The document is a typewritten memo with several handwritten annotations and official stamps. It begins with a "ROO" stamp at the top, followed by date and recipient information. A section titled "PERSONAL ATTENTION" lists items with numbers and what appear to be names, with at least one item heavily redacted. The main body of the memo discusses counterintelligence efforts against the Black Panther Party. Towards the bottom, there are official stamps including "MAILED 10 MAR 3-1969" and "COMM-FBI," alongside "REC 54 [X.-J.]". There is also a handwritten approximation of handwritten annotations in the bottom right corner, along with a form labeled "99 MAR 1969 MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT." A small, hand-drawn "K" is present in the right margin. No photographs or surveillance logs are visible. Chicago, for reproduction on 16mm movie film at a cost of approximately $300.00 is being requested. -2- ROGE IN ENCP 1- 1- [REDACTED] SAC, Tampa (157-3213) X-105 REC-134 Director, FBI (100-448006) 7/7 COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE (JUNTA OF MILITANT ORGANIZATION) Reurlet 2-28-69. 3-11-69 [REDACTED] Tampa is authorized to expend up to $300 to obtain a 16mm print of the television program "Wild Grapes." Insure your source in this matter keeps the Bureau's interest confidential. Forward the film to the Bureau under this cap- tion when received. 1 - M. F. Rov ([REDACTED] IB) TJD:dgf (6) NOTE: MAILED 10 MAR 1 1 1969 COMM FBI eLooch Mohr dishop Couper Callahan Conrad F'ell Gale Hosen Sellivan Favel Trotter lele. Room The program "Wild Grapes" was presented on WFLA TV, Tampa, Florida. It has interviews of black extremists associa- ted with the Junta of Militant Organization, St. Petersburg, Florida, as well as interviews of New Left leaders.. Editorial comment during the program brings out the extremist nature of this organization. The program was prepared with the assistance on a confidential basis of the Tampa Division as a counter- intelligence measure. Tampa recommends obtaining a copy of the program for showing at In-Service classes and for possible use of other offices considering similar counterintelligence opera- tions. We concur, in addition, the film should be useful for briefing purposes. Cost of reproduction, which will be handled by our established source at WFLA TV through a commercial firm, will be between $180 and $300. It is necessary to obtain a 16mm print of this film for our purposes as equipment for viewing the program on video tape is not readily available. [REDACTED] 98241969 TELETYPE UNIT [REDACTED] G T 9 OPTIONAL FORM NO. MAY 1964 EDITION G" A.PFMH (4 GPA): 1-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMEN'I Memorandum TO: DIRFCTOR, FBI (100-448006) FRON, PAC, HOUSTON (157-1210) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM - BLACK NATIONALISTS HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE DATE: 2/20/69 ReHolet, 11/18/68. I. Operations Under Consideration By letter dated 2/26/69, Houston Division proposed a counterintelligence measure directed against the Black Panther Party (BPP) nation-wide which proposal dealt with a communication directed to the various BPP chapters throughout the country requesting a minimum of $500 be sent to a Post Office Box in Oakland, California which box would be rented in the name of one of the officials of the BPP. It is felt this proposal if put This FBI document, a memorandum dated 2/28/69 from the SAC, TAMPA, concerns "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM - BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS - RACIAL INTELLIGENCE." It is largely text-based, with several significant redactions blacking out large portions of the main body and at least one name at the beginning of the text. Handwritten annotations appear in the margins, including what looks like a rating or classification ("Belonger 6089 (info)") and a stamp-like marking "TJU". There are also various numerical notations and what appear to be routing codes or internal references. At the bottom, a directive to "Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan" is printed, alongside a small illustration of a rifle-wielding figure. with a communication directed to the various BPP chapters throughout the country requesting a minimum of $500 be sent to a Post Office Box in Oakland, California which box would be rented in the name of one of the officials of the BPP. It is felt this proposal if put into effect would cause considerable distrust among the BPP and in particular the leadership of the BPP which reportedly is undergoing considerable financial difficulties. No action is being taken on this proposal pend- ing specific Bureau instructions. II. Operations Being Effected No specific counterintelligence operation is currently being effected against the Black Nationalist-Hate Groups in Houston other than to continue to capitalize on well placed informants within the NOI and within the group attempting to establish a BPP chapter in Houston. In this re- gard informants have reported that as a result of the recent trip to Chicago for the National NOI Convention, the male mem- bers of the contingent were put in a hotel room, four persons to each room and were charged $10 a piece per night for their lodging. This money was given to [REDACTED] of the Houston contingent and it was determined by the membership that the room rent was only $18.00. Members have inquired and continue to be unhappy with the fact that [REDACTED] will not account for the extra $22.00 which he apparently pocketed and continues to tell members that it is none of their business what happens in the Mosque. This con- sternation among the membership will continue to be exploited 12- Bureau (RM) 1- Houston DCS/sjm (354APR2-1969 REC-2. 71.2 [ILLEGIBLE] SECT. 12 MAR 3 1969 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 10 HO 157-1210 through appropriate handling of informants. It is pointed out also that through the control of well placed informants within the group attempting to form a BPP chapter in Houston, no chapter has been formed to date and it appears that the persons who formerly desired a BPP chapter in Houston are losing interest in this endeavor. III. Tangible Results Results of counterintelligence action in the Houston Division have been considerable friction developing among the HOI members and leaders because of money matters and also a significant result as regards the BPP is the fact that no BPP chapter has been formed in Houston to date. IV Development of Counterintelligence Interest No outstanding development of the Houston Division have been considerable friction developing among the HOI members and leaders because of money matters and also a significant result as regards the BPP is the fact that no BPP chapter has been formed in Houston to date. IV Development of Counterintelligence Interest No outstanding development of a counterintelligence interest has developed in the Houston Division; however, well placed informants within the black nationalist groups have been instructed to remain alert for a possibility of counter- intelligence action against the black nationalist groups a