Cointelpro Hoodwink Part 01 Final

FOIPA COVER SHEET FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) HOODWINK 100-446533 FREEDOM INFORMATION ACT FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION NOTICE THE BEST COPIES OBTAINABLE ARE INCLUDED IN THE REPRODUCTION OF THE FILE. PAGES INCLUDED THAT ARE BLURRED, LIGHT OR OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO READ ARE THE RESULT OF THE CONDITION AND OR COLOR OF THE ORIGINALS PROVIDED. THESE ARE THE BEST COPIES AVAILABLE. ```json [ {"box_2d": [0, 145, 17, 249], "text_content": "OPTICAL FORM NO. 10\nMAY 1962 EDITION\nGSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.0"}, {"box_2d": [20, 146, 38, 426], "text_content": "UNITED STATES G NMENT"}, {"box_2d": [42, 145, 76, 407], "text_content": "Memorandum"}, {"box_2d": [99, 66, 112, 88], "text_content": "TO"}, {"box_2d": [99, 164, 119, 478], "text_content": "DIRECTOR, FBI (100-446533)"}, {"box_2d": [99, 667, 116, 818], "text_content": "DATE: 7/31/68"}, {"box_2d": [144, 162, 167, 523], "text_content": "SAC, NEW YORK (100-159407) (C)"}, {"box_2d": [146, 65, 161, 105], "text_content": "FROM"}, {"box_2d": [183, 765, 215, 843], "text_content": "R"}, {"box_2d": [194, 63, 209, 282], "text_content": "SUBJECT: HOODWINK\n(INTERNAL SECURITY)"}, {"box_2d": [239, 167, 307, 865], "text_content": "ReBulet to New York, dated 6/11/68, in which the\nBureau requested the New York and Philadelphia Offices to\nsubmit recommendations and observations as to whether this\noperation should continue."}, {"box_2d": [317, 166, 453, 931], "text_content": "A review of captioned matter by the New York Office\n(NYO) reflects that since the Fall of 1966, the Bureau has been\nendeavoring to implement a long-range counterintelligence\noperation, the general objective of the operation being to\ndisrupt the Communist Party, USA (CP, USA) by setting it against\nthe La Cosa Nostra (LCN) and other organized criminal elements.\nPart of the objective would also be to cause subversive and\ncriminal elements to expend their energies attacking each other."}, {"box_2d": [462, 167, 497, 938], "text_content": "The NYO recommends that this operation be discontinued\nat this time for the following reasons:"}, {"box_2d": [482, 952, 667, 977], "text_content": "UNRECORDED COPY FILED IN"}, {"box_2d": [509, 168, 562, 933], "text_content": "1. Since the Fall of 1966 a variety of counterintelli-\ngence actions have been undertaken in this program, however,\nnone have produced substantial tangible results."}, {"box_2d": [555, 706, 642, 925], "text_content": "E"}, {"box_2d": [575, 169, 609, 890], "text_content": "2. The NYO knows of no present issues which might\nprecipitate a clash between the CP, USA and LCN."}, {"box_2d": [617, 169, 690, 891], "text_content": "3. Historically, the CP, USA is not interested in\nreformism and it does not take a stand on civic issues which\ndo not lend themselves to exploitation consistent with CP\naims and objectives."}, {"box_2d": [698, 166, 734, 899], "text_content": "4. Over the This page is the cover sheet for an FBI file related to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts, specifically concerning the subject "COINTELPRO" and a case file titled "HOODWINK" with the number 100-446533. It features an emblem containing the words "FREEDOM INFORMATION ACT" within a circular design superimposed on an American flag motif. The page also displays the official seal of the FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, or evidence of surveillance methods visible on this particular page. the CP, USA and LCN."}, {"box_2d": [617, 169, 690, 891], "text_content": "3. Historically, the CP, USA is not interested in\nreformism and it does not take a stand on civic issues which\ndo not lend themselves to exploitation consistent with CP\naims and objectives."}, {"box_2d": [698, 166, 734, 899], "text_content": "4. Over the past several years, the CP, USA has not\nseen fit to undertake public criticism of labor elements which"}, {"box_2d": [735, 500, 773, 640], "text_content": "EC-9"}, {"box_2d": [741, 156, 771, 352], "text_content": "3 Bureau (RM)"}, {"box_2d": [764, 170, 830, 649], "text_content": "(192-6054) (LCN)\n1 - Philadelphia (100-49252) (INFO) (RM)\n2- New York (41)\n(1-92-2300-Sub P) (LCN) (221)"}, {"box_2d": [797, 658, 816, 811], "text_content": "10 AUG 2 1968"}, {"box_2d": [823, 662, 830, 670], "text_content": "10"}, {"box_2d": [844, 170, 875, 252], "text_content": "JJE:ptp\n(6)"}, {"box_2d": [846, 800, 904, 914], "text_content": "INT SEC."}, {"box_2d": [871, 165, 908, 372], "text_content": "57 AUG 8-1968"}, {"box_2d": [908, 274, 920, 283], "text_content": "5"}, {"box_2d": [924, 228, 943, 753], "text_content": "Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan"}, {"box_2d": [950, 68, 956, 102], "text_content": "8010-108"} ] ``` GBA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GO YNMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-446533) DATE: 6/26/68 FROM : SAC, PHILADELPHIA (100-49252) (P) SUBJECT: HOODWINK (INTERNAL SECURITY) ReBulet to New York 6/11/68. Relet noted that captioned program has been in operation for almost two years. Recommendations and observations were requested as to whether this operation should continue. Philadelphia's participation in this program dates back to August 1967. At that time Philadelphia was engaged in a counterintelligence action designed to compromise a member of the National Committee, CPUSA, and at the same time cement relations with an informant who was a target under the Top Echelon Criminal Informant Program. It is noted that this action was first instituted by Philadelphia under the CPUSA Counterintelligence Program. Subsequent action was followed under the HOODWINK operation. On the basis of Philadelphia's participation in this program, it is felt that the objectives of the HOODWINK operation can be initiated and implemented under the CPUSA Counterintelli- gence Program. 1-904 EX-111 2 2 Bureau (100-446533) (RM) EC-11 - Philadelphia 1 - 100-49252 1 - 100-42492 (CPUSA, COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM) EES/JBK (4) Sal 54 JUL 5 1968 25 15 JUN 28 1969 INT SECT 8010-108-01 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan NY 100-159407 might tolerate organized crime, for fear of antagonizing their town labor following. 5. The NYO is of This document page is primarily text, appearing as a printed notice. The text is all centered on the page and written in a large, bold, sans-serif font. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, filled-in forms, wiretap logs, surveillance schedules, operational charts, or visible evidence of surveillance methods. There are also no visible redactions on this page. The page is a plain white background with the notice text. The document is a memorandum from the FBI, dated July 31, 1968. It features several stamps, including "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT," "DATE: 7/31/68," and a handwritten "INT SEC." A notable visual element is a small, detailed illustration of a soldier with a rifle and pack in the bottom left corner, a common motif on official forms. There are also several handwritten marks, including what appears to be a signature or initial next to the date and a circled "EC-9" in red ink near the center of the page. Additionally, the text "UNRECORDED COPY FILED IN" is stamped vertically along the right edge. 1 - 100-42492 (CPUSA, COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM) EES/JBK (4) Sal 54 JUL 5 1968 25 15 JUN 28 1969 INT SECT 8010-108-01 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan NY 100-159407 might tolerate organized crime, for fear of antagonizing their town labor following. 5. The NYO is of the opinion that the CP, USA has no desire to become involved in any way with organized crime, including launching an attack on organized crime, or engaging in a "fight" with organized crime, should organized crime attack it. Should future developments within the CP, USA and/or LCN lend themselves to possibly producing tangible results in instant operation, this operation could be reinstituted. However, at the present, the NYO is placing this case in a closed status, UACB. A copy of this letter is being sent to the Philadelphia Office for information. -2- SAC, New York (100-159407) REC-125 Director, FBI (100-446533)-24 EX-105 HOODWINK (INTERNAL SECURITY) 1 - Mr. [REDACTED] 6/11/68 ReNYlet 5/29/68, no copy to Philadelphia, which requested authority to send a letter to "The Worker," East Coast communist newspaper critical of organized crime. This letter has been carefully reviewed and its contents studied. Authority to send this letter is denied. The language used in the proposed letter does not appear to fit the supposed writer's educational background. This program has been in operation for almost two years. Recipient offices should submit recommendations and observations as to whether this operation should continue. If the answer is in the affirmative, include a general out- line of tactics to be utilized in view of current development in the Communist Party, USA. 2 - Philadelphia (100-49252) RCP:pab [ILLEGIBLE] (6) NOTE: Memorandum 10/6/44 [REDACTED] approved by the Director outlined a long-range program to evoke a dispute between the CPUSA and La Cosa Nostra (LCN). The proposed point of conflict between the CPUSA and LCN was to be in the labor field. The CPUSA is currently so weak in the labor field that it has become difficult to stimulate some activity without beefing up the Party's role. con el ooch :op per ahan ad 62 JUN 11 1966 MAILED 19 JUN 1 0 1968 RM COMM. FBI [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] . Room ames dy MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT 8671 ETT 1399 MAY 182 EDITION OBA FPMR (41 CPR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES COINMENT Memorandum TQ : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-4146533) PROM : SAC, NEW YORK (100-159407) (P) SUBJECT: HOODWINK 11 1966 MAILED 19 JUN 1 0 1968 RM COMM. FBI [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] . Room ames dy MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT 8671 ETT 1399 MAY 182 EDITION OBA FPMR (41 CPR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES COINMENT Memorandum TQ : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-4146533) PROM : SAC, NEW YORK (100-159407) (P) SUBJECT: HOODWINK (INTERNAL SECURITY) DATE: 5/29/68 ReBulet to New York, dated 3/7/67, and New York letter to Bureau, dated 7/31/67. The above-referenced letter, dated 7/31/67, sets forth e fictitious name letter critical of Le Cosa Nostra (LCN). The Bureau granted the New York Office (NYO) permission to mail this fictitious name letter to the Editor of "The Worker" in hopes that "The Worker" might publish this letter. However, this letter was not published by "The Worker". The NYO was of the opinion that if "The Worker" pub- lished this letter, it would have possibly served to start a dispute between the Communist Party, USA (CP, USA) and LCN. The NYO proposes that another attempt be made to have "The Worker" publish a letter critical of organized criminel elements, and, in keeping with this, the NYO requests Bureau permission to send another letter to the Editor of "The Worker", which letter will read as follows: "Brooklyn, New York May 29, 1968 92-6254 UNREC COPY FILED IN "Editor, The Worker' 205 West 19th Street New York City "Dear Sir: "I have been a faithful reader of your newspeper for years and I can't wait until 'The Daily World' is published so that I'll be able to read your newspaper on a daily basis again. I consider your newspaper to be the outstanding champion 3- Bureau (RM) (1 – 92-6054) (LCN) 2 – New York (41) (1 – 92-2300 Sub P) (LCN) (221) REC 18100-446533-24 1 JUN 3 1968 JJE:ptp (5) INT.SEC. 8010-108 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan NY 100-159407 "of the working and oppressed classes throughout the world. "You may recall that lest Summer I wrote you a letter in which I told you of the dangers of the La Cosa Nostre end the Mefic, which brings me to the reason I'm writing to you again. A couple of weeks ago I read in the daily news- papers about a masked witness at a hearing who testified about loansharking and how loansherks make huge sums of money off their innocent victims. No doubt most of these loansherks are connected This page is a memorandum with official letterhead from the United States Government. It contains typed text detailing an operation called "HOODWINK" and mentions FBI case numbers and directives. There are several handwritten annotations, including a case identifier "1-904", file numbers, and what appears to be an informal abbreviation "EC-111" next to a stamped "EX-11" designation. A date stamp "54 JUL 5 1968" is prominently displayed near the bottom left. The document also has a stamp "INT. SECS". Two black and white illustrations of what appear to be stylized, shadowy figures or perhaps symbolic representations of surveillance are present in the upper right and lower right quadrants of the page. There are also some smudged markings that could be related to redactions or internal processing of the document. the reason I'm writing to you again. A couple of weeks ago I read in the daily news- papers about a masked witness at a hearing who testified about loansharking and how loansherks make huge sums of money off their innocent victims. No doubt most of these loansherks are connected with the La Cosa Nostra or the Mafia. "I'm hoping that when you start publishing 'The Daily World, you'll be able, with your expanded news coverage, to inform the working and oppressed classes, many of whom are victims of loansharking, of these and other nefarious prac- tices perpetrated on the innocent public by organized criminal elements. "you'll be doing your readers a real service." "P.S. You have my permission to publish this letter." "Sincerely, "I. Cohen" (Signature) It is to be noted that the above fictitious name letter would be signed with the fictitious name "I. COHEN", as was the first fictitious name letter, making it appear that this letter end the previous one were written by the same person. If Bureau permission is granted to mail the above letter to "The Worker" Editor, it will be updated and sent on commercial stationery. The return address of "601 A Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11224" (the same return address on I. COHEN's first letter) will be used. Again, the NYO is hopeful that this letter will be published by "The Worker". The NYO is of the opinion that if "The Worker" publishes this letter, it could possibly serve to start a dispute between the CP, USA and LCN. With respect to possible future counterintelligence action in this matter, if this letter is published, comments concerning it, both pro and con, in the form of letters to the Editor, could -2- NY 100-159407 ?be sent to "The Worker". Also, if this letter is published, copies of "The Worker" in which it appears could be sent to LCN leaders, possibly accompanied by an abusive note. It is to be noted that ebove-referenced letter, dated 3/7/67, cautioned that the NYO should develon information which can be used to provoke controversy between the CP, USA and LCN, without involving publicity that might be construed as favorable to either group. The NYO does not regerd the above letter to the Editor of "The Worker" as providing direct favorable publicity for the CP, USA, with respect to its opposition to LCN because the views expressed are The top of the page displays three circular black and white ink blots, suggestive of a stamp or a visual marker. The majority of the page consists of typewritten text, presenting a memo or report. No photographs, handwritten annotations, forms, wiretap logs, surveillance schedules, or explicit visual evidence of surveillance methods are present. There are no visible redactions within the typed text, nor are there any official stamps or routing codes indicated in the visible portion of the document. The page is numbered "-2-" at the bottom center. USA and LCN, without involving publicity that might be construed as favorable to either group. The NYO does not regerd the above letter to the Editor of "The Worker" as providing direct favorable publicity for the CP, USA, with respect to its opposition to LCN because the views expressed are those of a reader of "The Worker". In the above letter to the Editor of "The Worker", praise is given to "The Worker" se as to enhance the publication of this letter. All precautions will be taken to protect the Bur- eau's identity in this matter. - 3 - UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-446533) FROM : SAC, PHILADELPHIA (100-49252) (P) SUBJECT: HOODWINK (INTERNAL SECURITY) DATE: 5/24/68 C. D. B/D Re Philadelphia letter to Bureau 4/16/68. In accordance with Bureau instructions. received by Teamster Union anonymous letter Philadelphia will continue to be alert for any additional information relating to this matter and will make recommendations for follow-up action where appropriate. .../ 6/75 S-166 NY, FH (See attached copy.) TOP RACK 2 - Bureau (100-446533) (RM) 1 - New York (100-159407) (Info) (RM) 1 - Philadelphia (100-49252) EES/JBK (4) REC-44 100.446555.9? 4 MAY 27 1968 EX-116 Classified by 7742 SIB Exempt from [REDACTED] date of Declassification Indefinite 2/28/75 CONFIDENTIAL [REDACTED] INT. SEC. PM 3347 11/18/75 We/XO * 4/11 9710-108-01 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan GSA FPMR (11 CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO: Director, FBI (100-446533) CONFIDENTIAL DATE: 4/16/68 FROM: SAC, Philadelphia (100-49252) - P - SUBJECT: HOODWINK (Internal Security) Re New York letter 3/22/68, and Bulet 4/8/68. In accordance with Bureau instructions, Philadelphia will continue to be alert for any additional information relating to this matter. Any pertinent information received during the course of regular contacts with [REDACTED] will be promptly furnished the Bureau and New York. will be advised that no information is available to indicate tha [REDACTED] Union [REDACTED] anonymous letter received by Teamster 11/20/75 5-166 NY, PH (See attached copy) TED/dik REC- 47 4 APR 17 1968 Bureau (100-446533) (RM) New York (Info) (100-159407) (RM) Philadelphia (100-49252) EES/tek (4) Classified by Z, [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] Exempt from CDS Category Date of Declassification Indefinite [REDACTED] INT. SEC. declassified per 3347 WE/TCD 6 APR221968 CONFIDENTIAL 11/18/95 5010-100-01 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan SAC, New York (100-159407) CONFIDENTIAL 4/8/68 Director, FBI (100-446533) - 2/ 1 - Mr. The document appears to be a scanned, declassified FBI file, likely from the COINTELPRO program. It features a significant amount of typed text, interspersed with various official stamps and handwritten annotations. Notably, there are several prominent stamps including "MAILED 19 JUN 10 1968" and "COMM. FBI," along with a date stamp suggesting a connection to June 1968. Handwritten notes are visible, including what appear to be initials or signatures. There are also blacked-out redactions, obscuring specific names or sensitive information. The bottom of the page contains a pre-printed form with fields for "MAIL ROOM" and "TELETYPE UNIT," indicating it's an internal routing document. There are no photographs of individuals or surveillance evidence. (4) Classified by Z, [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] Exempt from CDS Category Date of Declassification Indefinite [REDACTED] INT. SEC. declassified per 3347 WE/TCD 6 APR221968 CONFIDENTIAL 11/18/95 5010-100-01 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan SAC, New York (100-159407) CONFIDENTIAL 4/8/68 Director, FBI (100-446533) - 2/ 1 - Mr. [REDACTED] REC-4 HOODWINK (INTERNAL SECURITY) Reurlet 3/22/68, copies of which were furnished Philadelphia. The Bureau feels that this counterintelligence operation has been successful to the extent that [REDACTED] However, the sending of a second anonymous letter as proposed in relet would tend to convince [REDACTED] that this is either a disruptive tactic or the work of a mentally deranged per- son. For this reason, the Bureau does not believe that a second anonymous letter, as proposed in relet, should be sent. there that There is no objection to Philadelphia advising [REDACTED] that no information is available to indicate its regular contacts with [REDACTED] In the course of Philadelphia should continue to be alert for any additional information relating to this matter. COMM-FBI APR 8 1968 2 - Philadelphia (100-49252) WGS:srs (6) NOTE: 11/20/75 S-166 PH (See attached way) TCD/duky declass filed per 3347 11/18/75 WE/TICA New York, in a counterintelligence action designed to disrupt the CPUSA by setting it against organized criminal elements, sent an anonymous letter in December, 1967, to all Teamster Union locals in the Philadelphia area. The letter indicated that the CPUSA had been instructed by the Soviets to work toward the elimination of the gangster element in the trucking and dock unions. [REDACTED] appears convinced of the authenticity of the letter. New York Classified by 17742 Exempt from GDS Category Date of Declassification Indefinite 2/28/75 45-8 SEE NOTE PAGE TWO APR 11 1968 MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT CONFIDENTIAL [REDACTED] SAC, New York RE: HOODWINK 100-446533 NOTE CONTINUED: CONFIDELIAL proposed a second anonymous letter indicating that the CPUSA had recently received additional instructions at a recent meeting in Hungary to cleanup gangster-controlled unions. The sending of a second anonymous letter is not deemed desirable since it would tend to adversely effect the success that this operation has already achieved a member of the CPUSA National Committee, CONFIDENTIAL - 2- TO : MAY 1862 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CPR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GO NMENT Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI (100-446533) CONFIDENTIAL DATE: 3/22/68 FROM : SAC, NEW YORK (100-159407) (P) SUBJECT: HOODWINK (INTERNAL SECURITY) [REDACTED] 12-4-71 [REDACTED] Re New York The page is a redacted FBI internal memorandum with a handwritten date and notes. It includes a drawing of a soldier in uniform at the bottom left, and a stylized cursive signature in the upper right. There are official stamps including "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT" at the top and what appears to be a routing stamp and a filing stamp with a handwritten number "92-6254" on the right. Handwritten annotations are visible throughout the document, including a date in the upper right corner, a "REC 18 / 100-446533-24" notation, and a signature that reads "INT. SEC." at the bottom right. There are also numerical annotations and bulleted lists. The image displays a single sheet of paper with typed text, likely a letter. There are no photographs, forms, or operational charts visible. Instead, the page is primarily text, with some possible handwritten annotations near the top left corner. There are no official stamps or redactions present on this particular page. The content appears to be a narrative letter discussing loansharking and its connection to the Mafia. already achieved a member of the CPUSA National Committee, CONFIDENTIAL - 2- TO : MAY 1862 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CPR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GO NMENT Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI (100-446533) CONFIDENTIAL DATE: 3/22/68 FROM : SAC, NEW YORK (100-159407) (P) SUBJECT: HOODWINK (INTERNAL SECURITY) [REDACTED] 12-4-71 [REDACTED] Re New York letters to Bureau, dated 1/30/68 and 2/27/68, and Philadelphia airtels to Bureau, dated 2/14/68 and 3/4/68. 2-PH 4/8/68 110/75 (see attached copy) LES. C 66 NY, PH In connection with the anonymous letter sent to Teams- ter Union locals in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, as referred to in above-referenced communications, the results of this mailing can be summarized as follows: 1. [REDACTED] 2. [REDACTED] 3. [REDACTED] 4. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] W.E.B. Du Bois Clubs of America, 34 West 17th Street, New York, New York [REDACTED] at [REDACTED] 5. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] te (This anonymous letter, in addition to being sent to Teamster Union in Philadelphia, was also sent to Teamster Union EX-110 REC-71 [REDACTED] [REDACTED] (2) Bureau (RM) 2 - Philadelphia (100-49252) (RM) 2 - New York (41) (1 - 92-2300-Sub P) (LCN) (221) [REDACTED] JJE:ptp (6) Classified by [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 11/18/757 [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Date of Declassification Indefinite [REDACTED]/28/75 [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 5010-108 NY 100-159407 [REDACTED] in Philadelphia.) Inasmuch as New York Office (NYO) proposes that another anonymous letter be sent to the same above-mentioned Phil ia Teamster Union Locals. The NYO requests Bureau permission to prepare the following anonymous letter, Xerox copies of which would be mailed to the same Teamster Union locals in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area which were sent the first anonymous letter: "March 22, 1968 "Dear Union Boss: "I'm the loyal union man who wrote you around the end of January and I've get more news for you. "You'll remember that I told you then that I heard from my Commie brother-in-law that the leaders of his party had been in Moscow and among the instructions they came back with was to try to get rid of the hoodlums in truck and dock unions in this country. "Well, I was talking with my brother-in-law a few nights ago and he asked me how things were going in my Teamster local and I said O.K. He told me he knew that there were a lot of gangsters in my union but he said things The document page visually presents typed text, typical of an FBI internal memorandum. There are no photographs of individuals or facilities, nor are there handwritten annotations or field agent notes. Official stamps like routing codes or dates are absent, but a file number "NY 100-159407" is visible at the top left. No forms with filled-in fields, wiretap logs, or surveillance charts are present. There are no visible redactions on this page. The page also contains a page number "- 3 -" at the bottom center. The visual aspect is primarily the stark, typed text on what appears to be standard office paper, indicative of a formally documented communication. unions in this country. "Well, I was talking with my brother-in-law a few nights ago and he asked me how things were going in my Teamster local and I said O.K. He told me he knew that there were a lot of gangsters in my union but he said things would be chang ing for the best shortly. He told me that in February some of the leaders of his party were in Hungary meeting party people from other countries and it came up again about how his party is going to clean up the gangster controlled unions in the United States. I told him he was all wet but I didn't use those words. "I'm afraid these Commies mean business so watch oute *Thanks to the free use of a copy machine I can get the word around about this. 2 [REDACTED] NY 100-159407 "Don't let the Commies take over." "A Patriotic American and Union Man" With respect to the above letter, it is a fact that three leaders of the Communist Paty, USA (CP, USA) were in Buda- pest, Hungary in February and March, 1968 to attend an Inter- national Consultative Meeting of Communist and Workers Parties, and accounts of their scheduled attendance appeared in news- paper articles. Two of these three leaders have since returned to the United States. However, the information in the letter that in Hungary "it came up again about how his party is going to clean up the gangster controlled unions in the United States" has no basis in fact. A few typing errors would also be inserted into this letter. Should the Bureau approve of this letter for anonymous mailing, it will be typed on commercial stationery, updated, and Xerox copies of this letter would be made on commercial stationery, and it will be mailed from New York City to the same Teamster Union locals in Philadelphia to which the first anonymous letter was sent. The original of this letter would not be sent and it would be retained in instant file. The NYO is again hopeful that the above letter, though it contains some information without basis in fact, will reach criminal elements in the Teamsters Union and it might serve to start a dispute between these criminal elements and the CP, USA. 3- CONFIDENTIAL PH100-49252 [REDACTED] CONFIDENT [REDACTED] Teamsters advised that a Negro Business Agent of had been fairly close it contains some information without basis in fact, will reach criminal elements in the Teamsters Union and it might serve to start a dispute between these criminal elements and the CP, USA. 3- CONFIDENTIAL PH100-49252 [REDACTED] CONFIDENT [REDACTED] Teamsters advised that a Negro Business Agent of had been fairly close then was im Philadelphia and affiliated with he volunteered to make this Business Agent (not Identified by name) available for interview. He described this indi- vidual as a "weak character" and said he thought "this guy will cop out and maybe even work for you." Philadelphia will explore the possibilities of interviewing above-described Business Agent and will make appropriate recommendations to to the Bureau. It is noted, howeven [REDACTED] Detalis are being furnished separately to the Bureau and New York under the Counterintelligence Program caption. New York is requested to review the results of this contact with [REDACTED] as set out under instant caption and under the Counterintelligence Program caption, and to make additional suggestions or recommend. appropriate follow- upaction. 2 [REDACTED] OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES G ONMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-445533) CONFIDENTIAL DATE: 2/27/68 FROM SAC, NEW YORK (100-159407) (P) SUBJECT: HOODWINK (INTERNAL SECURITY) Re Philadelphia airtel to Bureau, dated 2/14/68. The New York Office has carefully reviewed the contents of above-referenced airtel and will defer recommending any follow-up counterintelligence action in connection with the anonymous letter sent to Teamster Union locals in the Philadel- phia, Pennsylvania area until such time as [REDACTED] To date, no tangible results have come to the attention of the New York Office concerning the mailing of this anonymous letter. 11/20/75 S-1