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This declassified FBI document, a cover sheet for a COINTELPRO file on the New Left in Charlotte, outlines potential and pending counter-intelligence actions, including terminating financial aid and employment for New Left subjects, and notes the departure of one subject from the United States due to INS action.

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This page is the cover sheet of a declassified FBI document related to the COINTELPRO program. It features large, bold text indicating the document's subject matter: "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS," "SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO)," "NEW LEFT," and "CHARLOTTE DIVISION," along with a case number. Below this text is a circular emblem containing the words "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT" layered over an American flag motif with a star. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, filled-in forms, surveillance logs, or visible redactions. COVER SHEET 1. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) NEW LEFT CHARLOTTE DIVISION 100-449698-8 FREEDOM INFORMATION ACT 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. OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449690) FROM: SAC, CHARLOTTE (100-10483) (P*) SUBJECT: COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM IS - DISRUPTION OF NEW LEFT DATE: L/6/71 Re Charlotte letter to Director, dated 1/6/71. 1. POTENTIAL COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE ACTION Charlotte will continue check New Left subjects for school financial aid and employment with end in view of such source of funds being terminated. 2. PENDING COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE ACTION New York Office has been requested to submit recommendation regarding interview with New Leftist at Duke University, Durham, N. [REDACTED] subject of CE File 100-11059; Bufile 100-462631. 3. TANGIBLE RESULTS As a result of information disseminated to INS, SI subject in Charlotte Office, left the United States on 11/9/70, under orders from INS to leave by 11/14/70. On 2/3/71, an INS representative advised INS is conducting an inquiry to determine should be excluded if he attempts to re-enter the United States. On 3/15/71, a course advised that [REDACTED] who is now in Indie, does not plan to return to the United States as he does not believe INS will permit him to return. All of this is the direct result of his New Left activities being brought to the attention of THIS. (2) - Bureau (RM) 2 - Charlotte LJS C/h APR16 1971 REC.18 / / 8 1971 NEXPRES Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 808-105-01 CE 100-10483 On 1/28/71, the New Left activities of aka subject of CE file 100-10410, [REDACTED] were discussed with their time [REDACTED] there was pending before an application for financial aid. On 2/2/71, [REDACTED] request for aid had [REDACTED] told [REDACTED] he was been denied, as a result of which withdrawing from Duke. 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POTENTIAL COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE ACTION"}, {"box_2d": [342, 135, 442, 928], "text_content": "The recording of the banquet given by Praxis: Socialist\nAction Union, new left organization, Durham, N. C., as mentioned\nin relet, has been determined to be of such poor quality that it\ndoes not appear that any effective use can be made of it in\ninstant program."}, {"box_2d": [451, 136, 585, 892], "text_content": "The Charlotte Office is currently conducting investi-\ngation on several new leftists who are students at University\nof North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and Duke University, Durham,\nto determine if they have a loan, scholarship or grant which\nis being paid from U. S. Government funds. If so, an LHM will\nbe submitted for dissemination with end in view of having the\nfinancial aid terminated."}, {"box_2d": [601, 261, 622, 730], "text_content": "2. PENDING COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE ACTION"}, {"box_2d": [633, 142, 713, 878], "text_content": "In August, 1970,\nnew leftist,\ntook the North Carolina Bar Examination.\nThe results of the\nexamination have not yet been disclosed. Recently and prior\nto taking the examination"}, {"box_2d": [717, 140, 764, 926], "text_content": "As the subject of case entitled\nCharlotte File 100-10335."}, {"box_2d": [791, 131, 837, 444], "text_content": "2) Bureau (100-449698) (RM)\n2-Charlotte (100-10483)"}, {"box_2d": [798, 458, 838, 728], "text_content": "REC-33%. 7,1"}, {"box_2d": [818, 774, 878, 879], "text_content": "/n"}, {"box_2d": [847, 553, 865, 700], "text_content": "OCT 2 1970"}, {"box_2d": [850, 430, 875, 517], "text_content": "ST-113"}, {"box_2d": [878, 150, 894, 178], "text_content": "(4)"}, {"box_2d": [880, 557, 892, 721], "text_content": "-"}, {"box_2d": [925, 566, 942, 774], "text_content": "on the Payroll Savings Plan"}, {"box_2d": [927, 255, 949, 565], "text_content": "Buy U.S. The document is a memorandum from the FBI's Charlotte office dated April 6, 1971. It includes standard FBI memorandum formatting with fields for "TO," "FROM," "SUBJECT," and "DATE." There are numerous handwritten annotations, including initials, date stamps (April 16, 1971, and a partial June 9, 1971), and what appear to be routing or filing marks. Significant portions of the text are redacted, particularly obscuring names and specific details within several paragraphs. A small, etched illustration of a soldier is present near the bottom left of the page, alongside a stamped date and a handwritten record number. Another handwritten notation, "NEXT QUEST," appears near the bottom right. "/n"}, {"box_2d": [847, 553, 865, 700], "text_content": "OCT 2 1970"}, {"box_2d": [850, 430, 875, 517], "text_content": "ST-113"}, {"box_2d": [878, 150, 894, 178], "text_content": "(4)"}, {"box_2d": [880, 557, 892, 721], "text_content": "-"}, {"box_2d": [925, 566, 942, 774], "text_content": "on the Payroll Savings Plan"}, {"box_2d": [927, 255, 949, 565], "text_content": "Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly"} ] ``` CE 100-10483 A letter has been directed to the Bureau requesting authorization to furnish information regarding [REDACTED] back- ground to an [REDACTED] 3. TANGIBLE RESULTS Information regarding [REDACTED], SI subject in Charlotte Office, has been disseminated to INS, Norfolk; Va., inasmuch as [REDACTED] a citizen of Canada. This included information that [REDACTED] as traveling abroad this summer. As a result, INS placed stops at all ports of entry with end in view of preventing his re-entry into the United States. On 9/14/70 INS advised [REDACTED] was being detained by INS at New York, N. Y. [REDACTED] has been a dangerous activist during the past several years while pursuing a graduate program leading to a Ph.D. at Duke University. Durham. N. C. He is the subject of case entitled [REDACTED] Aka [REDACTED] Bufile 100-452824, Charlotte File 100-10618. 2 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 19 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CPR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GORNMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) DATE: 7/20/70 FROM ful SAC, CHARLOTTE (100-10483) SUBJECT: COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM IS - DISRUPTION OF NEW LEFT Re Charlotte letter to the Director dated 4/9/70. 1. Potential Counter-Intelligence Action On 4/22/70, the Praxis: Socialist Action Union, New Left Organization at Durham, North Carolina, held a banquet at the Little Acorn Restaurant, Durham, North Carolina, to celebrate the one hundredth birthday of V. I. LENIN. [REDACTED] Counter-Intelligence Program. 2. Pending Counter-Intelligence Action The Charlotte Office has several New Leftists at the University of North Carolina (UNC), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, including [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] on which investigation will be conducted to determine if they have a loan, scholarship or grant at UNC, which is being paid from U. S. Government funds. If so, an IHI is to be submitted for dissemination to the appropriate Government Agency with the end in view of having the financial aid terminated. 3. Tangible Results In accordance with Bureau authorization, [REDACTED] y for the [REDACTED] Jackson, North Carolim, was contacted 5/25/70, at which time he was furnished information concerning the New 14 2). - Bureau (RM) - Charlotte LJS:dmw (4) REC-51 [ILLEGIBLE] JUL 22 This document page contains typed text from an FBI file, indicated by the "CE 100-10483" identifier at the top. There are multiple horizontal black redactions obscuring significant portions of the text, particularly in the middle section of the page, suggesting sensitive information related to individuals or activities. The text appears to refer to "New Left activities" and discussions thereof, with specific dates and file numbers mentioned. There is also a page number "-2-" at the bottom, indicating this is part of a larger document. The overall impression is one of a heavily redacted, official FBI record detailing surveillance or investigation efforts. in view of having the financial aid terminated. 3. Tangible Results In accordance with Bureau authorization, [REDACTED] y for the [REDACTED] Jackson, North Carolim, was contacted 5/25/70, at which time he was furnished information concerning the New 14 2). - Bureau (RM) - Charlotte LJS:dmw (4) REC-51 [ILLEGIBLE] JUL 22 1970 [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 59 JUL 27 1970 RESEARCH SECTION Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan CE 100-10483 *Left activities of subject. On 6/15/70, Security Index Sadvised that Mad elected not to renew his teaching contract for the forth- coming school year. 2 ```json [ {"box_2d": [112, 732, 129, 834], "text_content": "10/28/69\n"}, {"box_2d": [113, 125, 130, 442], "text_content": "SAC, Charlotte (100-10483)\n"}, {"box_2d": [160, 128, 179, 442], "text_content": "Director, FBI (100-449698)\n"}, {"box_2d": [208, 127, 223, 386], "text_content": "COINTELPRO NEW LEFT\n"}, {"box_2d": [255, 248, 273, 455], "text_content": "ReCElet 10/13/69.\n"}, {"box_2d": [286, 129, 317, 796], "text_content": "In order to take advantage of the information\nfurnished by [REDACTED] and consistent with his security, you\n"}, {"box_2d": [319, 131, 337, 792], "text_content": "should prepare a short anonymous note to the storeowner\n"}, {"box_2d": [334, 132, 352, 325], "text_content": "informing him of\n"}, {"box_2d": [334, 446, 351, 863], "text_content": "actions in stealing from the store.\n"}, {"box_2d": [350, 131, 368, 816], "text_content": "This letter should be prepared in such a way that it will\n"}, {"box_2d": [367, 131, 386, 524], "text_content": "in no way compromise your source.\n"}, {"box_2d": [400, 129, 432, 856], "text_content": "In preparing and making the anonymous mailing, you\n"}, {"box_2d": [431, 131, 446, 514], "text_content": "to protect the Bureau as the\nsource of the letter.\n"}, {"box_2d": [467, 129, 482, 246], "text_content": "BIH:Jes {}'"}, {"box_2d": [482, 131, 498, 162], "text_content": "(4)\n"}, {"box_2d": [514, 129, 528, 186], "text_content": "NOTE:\n"}, {"box_2d": [527, 130, 565, 882], "text_content": "CE has advised that [REDACTED], a student\nactivist leader in the New Left, Duke University,\n"}, {"box_2d": [570, 116, 659, 880], "text_content": "[REDACTED]\n"}, {"box_2d": [696, 166, 815, 288], "text_content": "MAILED 11\nOCT 2 7 1969\nCOMM.FB!\n"}, {"box_2d": [786, 31, 794, 75], "text_content": "Tolson\n"}, {"box_2d": [796, 31, 803, 78], "text_content": "DeLoach\n"}, {"box_2d": [804, 31, 812, 69], "text_content": "Wolters\n"}, {"box_2d": [815, 32, 822, 52], "text_content": "Hohs\n"}, {"box_2d": [822, 513, 856, 589], "text_content": "REC 1.8\n"}, {"box_2d": [825, 31, 834, 66], "text_content": "Rishop\n"}, {"box_2d": [827, 655, 865, 916], "text_content": "10 - 2-1 -\n"}, {"box_2d": [835, 32, 844, 69], "text_content": "aspet\n"}, {"box_2d": [845, 32, 854, 86], "text_content": "Callahan\n"}, {"box_2d": [856, 32, 865, 66], "text_content": "Conrad\n"}, {"box_2d": [867, 32, 875, 56], "text_content": "Tell\n"}, {"box_2d": [875, The visual content of this page consists of a typed memorandum with handwritten annotations and official stamps. 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C., on [REDACTED] In connection with the Bureau's counterintelligence program to disrupt the New Left, the Bureau is requested to authorize the making of an anonymous telephone call and/or the sending of an anonymous letter to the store.owner informing him of the above, along with the suggestion that the owner attempt to have the local police department investigate the matter to obtain evidence necessary for a prosecution of subject. In any event, this action will undoubtedly result in the firing of subject and thereby make the financing of his education and New Left activities at Duke more difficult. (4-Bureau (RM) (2-100-449698) (Counterintelligence Program) (2-100-453815) [REDACTED] 4-Charlotte (2-100-10483) (Counterintelligence Program) (2-100-10652) [REDACTED] LJS:gjc (8) REC- 65 OCT 15 1969 58 OCT 29 1969 UNREC COPY FILED [REDACTED] Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan FBI Date: 9/28/70 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Via AIRTEL (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-452824) FROM: SAC, CHARLOTTE.(100-10 SUBJECT: [REDACTED] SM - ANARCHIST (00: CHARLOTTE) COINTELEPRC - NEW LEFT Re Charlotte airtel to Bureau and LIM dated 7/13/70. Enclosed wherewith to the Bureau are 7 copies of LIM in captioned matter. Two copies of this LIM are designated for New York. Copies are being disseminated locally SAC, CHARLOTTE.(100-10 SUBJECT: [REDACTED] SM - ANARCHIST (00: CHARLOTTE) COINTELEPRC - NEW LEFT Re Charlotte airtel to Bureau and LIM dated 7/13/70. Enclosed wherewith to the Bureau are 7 copies of LIM in captioned matter. Two copies of this LIM are designated for New York. Copies are being disseminated locally to military intelligence, Secret Service, and INS, Norfolk, Va. On 9/14/70 [REDACTED] Norfolk, Va., advised S that he had received information from the New York Office of INS [REDACTED] had returned to the United States and was currently being detained by INS at New York, N. Y. immigrant status but stated that of the INS Office, New York, N. Y., Seaport Branch, FBI telephone number 212-264-5895, would have information concerning status. Also, a [REDACTED] Immigrant Officer in New York, N. Y., would be aware of [REDACTED] immigrant status. For the information of New York, subject is on the Security Index of the Charlotte Office. He is a [REDACTED] Since September, 1963, he has been a graduate student at Duke University at Durham, N. C., and a leader in New Left organizations at that institution. / ENCLOSURE AW· 4168-8- ④ Bureau (2-100-452824) I(RM)nc. 7) (2) - 100-449698) (Coinpro - New Left) New York (Enc. 2) (NJ) [80CT-13 1970] (1 - 100-10483) (Coinpro - New Left) 50 LJS:chw (9) NOT RECORDED OCT 5 1970 Approved: (9) Special Agent in Charge Sent Per U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1970-0-391-193 (11) ORIGINAL FILED IN FC? (Rev. 8-22-64) FBI Date: Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Via (Priority) CE 100-10618 LEADS: NEW YORK: AT NEW YORK, N. Y. Will follow with INS and determine whereabouts. CHARLOTTE: AT DURHAM, N. C. Will follow. -2- current Approved: Sent M Per Special Agent in Charge [REDACTED] N. C. U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1963 O -- 304-8ss (11) OPTIONAL FORM NO. 1 MAY 1982 EDITION GSA FPMR ( 41 CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GO NMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) DATE: 10/8/69 FROM : SAC, CHARLOTTE (100-10483) (P) SUBJECT: COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT 9/8/69. Re Bureau airtel to SAC, Albany and others, Bureau should note that the current dispute between the SDS and the BPP over the issue of a petition campaign for community control of local police officers has not extended to North Carolina. The only actual SDS activities have been at Charlotte, N. C. However, the This document is a declassified FBI file page, characterized by its typewritten text and significant redactions. Prominent blacked-out sections obscure sensitive information throughout the document, particularly in the mid-section and towards the bottom. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, or explicit forms visible, though the text formatting suggests an official report or memo. The presence of a "CE 100-10483" identifier at the top and the categorized section titled "3. TANGIBLE RESULTS" indicate systematic record-keeping. The overall visual presentation emphasizes the redacted nature of the information, suggesting a focus on operational details and the subject of surveillance. This declassified FBI memorandum details counter-intelligence actions against the "New Left." Visually, conspicuous black redactions obscure sensitive information, particularly names, locations, and specific operational details throughout the document. Handwritten marginalia includes a circled "14" and "x-116", possibly indicating internal routing or classification. Official stamps provide context, with "REC-51" appearing prominently, alongside a date stamp "JUL 22 1970" and another dated "59 JUL 27 1970." The document also features a small, silhouetted drawing of a person holding a flag. SAC, Albany and others, Bureau should note that the current dispute between the SDS and the BPP over the issue of a petition campaign for community control of local police officers has not extended to North Carolina. The only actual SDS activities have been at Charlotte, N. C. However, the recent issue of the BPP newspaper set forth that there were no actual panthers in Charlotte, and thereafter, the group considering themselves members of the BPP disbanded and have ceased meetings and activities. [REDACTED] is very active in New Left activities; however, his activities involve predominantly white individuals almost to the exclusion of Negroes. This matter will be brought to the attention of the informant; however, there would appear to be no opportunities for action at this time. 2-Bureau (RM) 2-Charlotte THG:cvs (4) REC-59 10 EX103 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan ```json [ {"box_2d": [21, 142, 51, 250], "text_content": "OPTIONAL PORM NO. 10\nMAY 1969 EDITION\nBPA FPMR (4) CPR) 101-114"}, {"box_2d": [21, 139, 99, 409], "text_content": "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT\nMemorandum"}, {"box_2d": [92, 728, 146, 833], "text_content": "DATE: 10/8/69"}, {"box_2d": [110, 533, 136, 550], "text_content": "/"}, {"box_2d": [123, 194, 141, 507], "text_content": "DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698)"}, {"box_2d": [131, 60, 143, 81], "text_content": "TO"}, {"box_2d": [140, 778, 265, 932], "text_content": "1/11"}, {"box_2d": [143, 62, 252, 165], "text_content": "HGE"}, {"box_2d": [169, 194, 192, 557], "text_content": "SAC, CHARLOTTE (100-10483) (P)"}, {"box_2d": [220, 195, 234, 522], "text_content": "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM"}, {"box_2d": [226, 60, 239, 127], "text_content": "SUBJECT:"}, {"box_2d": [237, 197, 250, 401], "text_content": "INTERNAL SECURITY"}, {"box_2d": [250, 835, 309, 955], "text_content": "7"}, {"box_2d": [252, 197, 271, 513], "text_content": "DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT"}, {"box_2d": [271, 778, 326, 950], "text_content": "X"}, {"box_2d": [274, 269, 304, 785], "text_content": "Re Charlotte airtel to the Bureau, 8/26/69;"}, {"box_2d": [297, 134, 324, 601], "text_content": "Director's letter to Charlotte, 9/8/69."}, {"box_2d": [331, 137, 429, 894], "text_content": "On 9/18/69, the facts of the \"Guardian\" article\nof 8/16/69 concerning the split between the BPP and the SDS\nwere furnished to\nnoted that due to the\nlack of an active SDS group in Charlotte obtaining publicity,\nit may not be possible for him to write an article specifically\nsetting forth the split between the BPP and the SDS; however,"}, {"box_2d": [362, 865, 372, 918], "text_content": "-4"}, {"box_2d": [410, 137, 430, 867], "text_content": "he noted that in his article concerning"}, {"box_2d": [423, 137, 475, 907], "text_content": "and black extremists within North Carolina, it might be possible\nfor him to bring these This page is a declassified FBI document with the identifier "CE 100-10483". Several large black redactions obscure portions of the text, obscuring specific names, dates, and potentially details of the reported activities. There are no photographs or handwritten annotations visible. The document contains a short paragraph of typed text indicating the subject "elected not to renew his teaching contract for the forth-coming school year" after being advised by "Security Index". A page number "2" is visible near the bottom center of the page. The visible text suggests the document pertains to surveillance of an individual involved in activities related to the "New Left". forth the split between the BPP and the SDS; however,"}, {"box_2d": [362, 865, 372, 918], "text_content": "-4"}, {"box_2d": [410, 137, 430, 867], "text_content": "he noted that in his article concerning"}, {"box_2d": [423, 137, 475, 907], "text_content": "and black extremists within North Carolina, it might be possible\nfor him to bring these facts out."}, {"box_2d": [489, 139, 539, 882], "text_content": "Bureau should note that in the counterintelligence\nprogram, Black Nationalists - Hate Groups racial intelligence,\nCharlotte has received Bureau authority to furnish public"}, {"box_2d": [535, 139, 556, 826], "text_content": "source type data concerning\nand black"}, {"box_2d": [552, 139, 570, 425], "text_content": "extremists activities to"}, {"box_2d": [585, 274, 602, 850], "text_content": "This matter will be followed and the Bureau kept"}, {"box_2d": [607, 139, 621, 235], "text_content": "advised."}, {"box_2d": [618, 218, 642, 336], "text_content": "10-907"}, {"box_2d": [633, 126, 656, 294], "text_content": "(2-Bureau (RM)"}, {"box_2d": [650, 300, 670, 440], "text_content": "(2-100-10483)"}, {"box_2d": [651, 143, 672, 270], "text_content": "3-Charlotte"}, {"box_2d": [665, 288, 687, 429], "text_content": "(1-157-6109)"}, {"box_2d": [692, 520, 711, 563], "text_content": "EXED"}, {"box_2d": [698, 143, 714, 224], "text_content": "THG:cvs"}, {"box_2d": [713, 144, 733, 189], "text_content": "(5)"}, {"box_2d": [777, 604, 814, 761], "text_content": "12-4"}, {"box_2d": [785, 913, 803, 919], "text_content": "1"}, {"box_2d": [802, 475, 827, 545], "text_content": "REC-59"}, {"box_2d": [832, 506, 870, 571], "text_content": "AXI"}, {"box_2d": [865, 202, 905, 258], "text_content": "230"}, {"box_2d": [879, 725, 953, 821], "text_content": "4"}, {"box_2d": [890, 48, 987, 132], "text_content": "206-107-01"}, {"box_2d": [923, 130, 947, 260], "text_content": "CT 22 1969"}, {"box_2d": [956, 252, 979, 759], "text_content": "Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan"} ] ``` OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 GSA FPMR (CPR) 801-11.8 MAY I968 EDITION UNITED STATES G OVERNMENT Memorandum TO DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM: DATE: 10/6/69 SAC, CHARLOTTE (100-10483) (P) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT Re Charlotte letter to Director dated 8/7/69. 1. Potential Counterintelligence Action On 9/30/69, [REDACTED] reported that [REDACTED] SI subject and student activist leader of Duke University, Durham, N. C. It is believed this situation can be exploited by making anonymous telephone call and/or sending an anonymous letter to the store owner with the suggestion that the owner have the local police department investigate the case to obtain evidence to prosecute [REDACTED] 2. Pending Counterintelligence Action In connection with the article appearing in the "8/16/69 edition of the "Guardian" concerning the split by the Black Panther Party (BPP) and SDS, Charlotte has received Bureau permission to furnish [REDACTED] with this This document is a declassified FBI memorandum with several redacted sections. It includes official stamps and routing codes, such as "SAC, Charlotte (100-10483)" and a date stamp of "10/28/69". There are handwritten annotations and some scribbled notes, particularly on the right side of the page, and a list of names on the left margin. A section is marked "NOTE:" followed by a partially redacted sentence. At the bottom left, there is another date stamp indicating "51 NOV 3 1969" and "TELETYPE UNIT". local police department investigate the case to obtain evidence to prosecute [REDACTED] 2. Pending Counterintelligence Action In connection with the article appearing in the "8/16/69 edition of the "Guardian" concerning the split by the Black Panther Party (BPP) and SDS, Charlotte has received Bureau permission to furnish [REDACTED] with this information in an attempt to interfere with the cooperation between SDS and BPP in the Charlotte Division. No action has been taken regarding [REDACTED] who has returned to school, as she is no longer known to be active in any new left group and apparently has ceased her association with [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 2-Bureau (RM) 2-Charlotte LJS:gjc (4) 5 OCT 1,6,1969 REC 55 121 EX-103 INT/SEC. Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan CE 100-10483 3. Tangible Results To date no tangible or positive results have been obtained from Counterintelligence conducted against new left organizations. -2- SAC, Charlotte (100-10483) Director, FBI (100-449698) - REC-123 COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT [REDACTED] Rourairtel 8/26/69 9/8/69 Provided you are assured of the reliability and discretion of [REDACTED] you are authorized to furnish him with a copy of the 8/16/69 edition of the "Guardian." On the occasion of your contact with [REDACTED] you should impress upon him the necessity for maintaining the Bureau's interest in this matter in absolute confidence. 1 - New York BIIH:jes (6) NOTE: We have canvassed several offices for their suggestions as to how the rift which exists between SDS and the BPP can be widened. Charlotte suggests that a copy of the "Guardian," which publicizes the dispute, be furnished to [REDACTED] in order that [REDACTED] a for the ' [REDACTED] may be able to conduct an investi- gation and write an article on this rift. Such an article would serve to publicize this disagreement. Charlotte indicates that [REDACTED] had been frindly to the Bureau and has been used in the past. MAILED 8 SEP 8-1969 COMM-FBI 54 SEP MAIL BOOK 61069 TELETYPE UNIT [ ] FD-36. (Rev. 5-22-64) FBI Date: 8/26/69 Transmit the following in__________________

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