Cointelpro New Left El Paso Part 01 Final

This page is a cover sheet for a declassified FBI document. It displays bold, black text identifying the document's subject matter as "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS," specifically concerning "(COINTELPRO) NEW LEFT EL PASO DIVISION," and lists a case number "100-449698-16." Below the text, there is a circular emblem featuring an American flag motif with the words "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT" arched around it, suggesting the document relates to requests or releases under this act. There are no photographs, handwritten notes, stamps, forms, logs, charts, or redactions visible on this page. COVER SHEET FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) NEW LEFT EL PASO DIVISION 100-449698-16 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 1082 EDITION BSA FPMR (2 CPR) 11-105 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum DATE: 7/2/68 TO: FROM: DIRECTOR, FBI SUBJECT: SAC, EL PASO (100-6075) (P*) COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM /INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT ~ 3 INCA FI217 Re Bulet to Albany dated 5/28/68; El Paso letter to the Director dated 6/6/68; El Paso letter to the Director dated 6/11/68. Referenced Bureau letter instructed that detailed information, in form suitable for dissemination, should be submitted for each college and/or university where organized New Left groups are in existence or where there have been campus disturbances during the past year. B No information has been developed that there are any New Left groups or organizations active at the three colleges in the El Paso Division. These three colleges are the University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas (UTEP); Sul Ross College, Alpine, Texas; and Odessa Junior College, Odessa, Texas. In view of the fact that there are no New Left organizations at any of the colleges, no LEMS are being submitted. As set forth in referenced El Paso letter dated 6/6/68, the only group that could even be possibly considered in this category is the Student Action Committee on Foreign Policy (SACFP) also known by the short name of Student Action Committee (SAC). This group, which is a duly-established student organization sanctioned by the University of Texas at El Paso, existed on campus during the 1966-1967 and 1967-1968 school years and was of minor significance. REC-81 231 2 - Bureau (PM) El Paso (1 100-6075) (1 100-6079) 100-449698-16-3 JUL 8 1968 EX-116 INTTEC FJP/pep (4) 6/30JUL 131968 Buy US Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan XP 100-6075 This group is not currently active and it is not known whether the group will be re-established at the beginning of the school year, 1968-1969. In any event, the group has not been involved in any disruptive activities or violence of any type, and there are no known subversives involved therein. : Regarding campus disruptive This page is a standard FBI document with a printed "NOTICE" section. The text explains that the best available copies are included, and any blurriness or difficulty in reading is due to the condition or color of the original documents. There are no photographs, handwritten notes, stamps, forms, logs, charts, or redactions visible on this page. The page is primarily text-based with the exception of some minor speckling and dust present on the original document. active and it is not known whether the group will be re-established at the beginning of the school year, 1968-1969. In any event, the group has not been involved in any disruptive activities or violence of any type, and there are no known subversives involved therein. : Regarding campus disruptive activities during the past year, there was only one minor incident which could not be attributed to any particular organized group on campus. : This incident involved the attempted disruption of an "All Comers" track meet held at UTEP on 4/17/68, by supporters of the Negro athletes who were dropped from the track team of UTEP for refusing to participate in an Easter Sunday track meet. This disruption consisted of a number of UTEP students, mainly females, who were attempting to prevent the finish of a relay race. One Negro male was escorted from the field but was allowed to return, and no further difficulty was encountered. In the above-described incident, the UTEP administration took a firm stand that the Negro athletes would not be reinstated, that the dismissal from the team for refusing to participate in a regularly scheduled athletic event was made in accordance with long-standing precedent and that the players had violated the terms of their scholarships with the University. A similar track meet was held the following Saturday without any incident or further action on the part of the students involved on 4/17/68. There has been no attempt on the part of any student groups to disrupt or take over the college campuses in the El Paso Division and the number of students involved in the track meet incident, was very small. 2 EP 100-6075 Inasmuch as at the present time there are no "New Left" or militant organizations in existence on any of the college campuses in the El Paso Division, no known situations which would create violence, and no known subversives or Communist party members in attendance at any of these universities at the present time, the potential for violence on campuses for the forthcoming school year would necessarily be considered as negligible. It must be recognized, however, that this situation could change with an influx of militants and/or subversives during the coming school year and El Paso will continue to be alert to the situation through established sources, military intelligence agencies, campus security officials, and public sources. 3 OPTIONAL PORNO NO. 10 ВВАРРМА must be recognized, however, that this situation could change with an influx of militants and/or subversives during the coming school year and El Paso will continue to be alert to the situation through established sources, military intelligence agencies, campus security officials, and public sources. 3 OPTIONAL PORNO NO. 10 ВВАРРМА (В) - UNITED STATES GOERNMENT Memorandum TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) SAC, EL PASO (100-6075) (P) SUBJECT: DATE: 8/27/68 B COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY - DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT CECOINTELPRO-NEW LEFT) 00: EP ReBulet to AL, dated 7/5/68. Enclosed herewith for the Bureau are one copy each of the following: LHM dated at El Paso, Texas, 4/15/68, captioned, "AFRO-AMERICAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, Aka. RACIAL MATTERS"; LHM and cover airtel dated 4/17/68, captioned, "POSSIBLE RACIAL VIOLENCE, MAJOR URBAN AREAS, EL PASO DIVISION, RACIAL MATTERS"; and cover airtel and LHM dated 4/18/68, at El Paso, Texas, captioned, "POSSIBLE RACIAL VIOLENCE, MAJOR URBAN AREAS, WEST TEXAS, EL PASO DIVISION, RACIAL MATTERS." ge 754 4/10/68 The El Paso Times, local El Paso daily newspaper, dated 4/14/68, page 1, Section E, contained an article indicating the following: "Brigham Young University Wins Triangular Meet" The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) was without the services of eight Negro athletes, including at the triangular meet with Brigham Young University, held 4/13/68. This group boycotted the meet and remained in El Paso. They claimed that there were beliefs at Brigham Young University that Negroes were inferior and disciples of the devil The athletes who remained at home included 100 449648-10-4 The above enclosures explain in detail this matter referred to briefly by the El Paso Times above. The ames of the eight athletes are set forth in the second enclosure, page 2[ILLEGIBLE] paragraph. - Bureau (Enc. FV) (IRM) El Paso FAJ (4) SEP 19 1958 1449698359 REC 46 3 E AUG 30 1968 RAGINI SHA Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Perrell Savings Plan --- OCR Start --- EP 100-6075 As the enclosures indicate former comedian DICK GREGORY and Professor [REDACTED] militant from San Jose State College, San Jose, California, were at UTEP on 4/5, 6 and 7/68. It seems reasonable to conclude that these two had something to do with influencing the Negro athletes to refuse to participate in a track meet with Brigham Young University. advised [REDACTED] that most of these athletes have subsequently dropped out of UTEP. It should be noted that about The document is a memorandum from the FBI's El Paso field office to the Director, dated July 2, 1968, concerning the "Counterintelligence Program / Internal Security / Disruption of the New Left." Visually, the page features several handwritten annotations, including marginalia near the "SUBJECT" line, a circled "3" and "WR," a circled "A", and a handwritten code "FI217" near the bottom right. There are also several stamps, including what appears to be a routing code, a date stamp (JUL 8 1968), and a signature or initial near the bottom right corner. The document also has a small, stylized drawing of a soldier-like figure in the bottom left corner. There are no photographs or explicit visual evidence of surveillance methods on this page. The document is a typed report with some visual elements. Handwritten annotations are present, including what appear to be routing codes and potentially an identifier "XP 100-6075" at the top left. There are no photographs of individuals or facilities. The document contains a page number "2" at the bottom center. There are some subtle visual cues that might indicate the document's age or handling, such as faint lines and marks on the paper, typical of older documents. No specific surveillance schedules, wiretap logs, or operational charts are visible. There are no visible redactions on this particular page. The overall appearance is that of a standard, typed informational report within an administrative context. and 7/68. It seems reasonable to conclude that these two had something to do with influencing the Negro athletes to refuse to participate in a track meet with Brigham Young University. advised [REDACTED] that most of these athletes have subsequently dropped out of UTEP. It should be noted that about 45 days ago in a lengthy interview in the El Paso Herald Post, local daily newspaper [REDACTED] indicated that he was going to participate in the Olympic games this fall. No additional investigation has been conducted to get exact present circumstances of the individuals concerned to avoid any possibility of having the FBI connected with the proposed, anonymous letter. It is felt that if additional inquiry were made, even among established sources, the FBI would be connected with these anonymous letters, at least in the minds of the persons contacted. Obviously, in such a case, there would be considerable temptation on the part of those contacted to talk to others. It is suggested that the following letter be sent to each of the following individuals by name: [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] (It should be noted that the other athletes involved, are not listed in the UTEP Student Directory and, therefore, no addresses for them are available. The suggested letter is as follows: -2- --- OCR End --- EP 100-6075 Dear Sir: How are you getting along now? A few months ago, you had a privileged position as a student and a track star at UTEP. You had an opportunity to make yourself a prepared person - prepared to occupy a useful place in the community. Then came the Brigham Young University Track Meet which you chose to boycott for cheap political reasons. Was this smart or have you muffed your big - opportunity? What do you think of your advisers, were they looking out for you or for someone else? A Concerned Alumnus As instructed, the El Paso Office will take no action regarding this matter until approval has been received from the Bureau. -3- FBI Date: 4/18/68 Transmit the following in (Type is plains text or code) AIRTEL AIR MAIL (Priority) Via TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-6-16-11) FROM: SAC, EL PASO (62-1193) (P) POSSIBLE RACIAL VIOLENCE MAJOR URBAN AREAS WEST TEXAS EL PASO DIVISION RACIAL MATTERS CO: EP Re EP tel to the Bureau, 4/16/68. Enclosed herewith for the Bureau are 12 copies of an LHM suitable for dissemination, which has The page is a typed document from the FBI's COINTELPRO collection. It contains a header "EP 100-6075" and a footer "3". There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, stamps, forms, wiretap logs, surveillance schedules, or operational charts. There is also no visual evidence of surveillance methods, informant communications, or targeting directives. The document primarily consists of text outlining observations about potential unrest on college campuses. (Priority) Via TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-6-16-11) FROM: SAC, EL PASO (62-1193) (P) POSSIBLE RACIAL VIOLENCE MAJOR URBAN AREAS WEST TEXAS EL PASO DIVISION RACIAL MATTERS CO: EP Re EP tel to the Bureau, 4/16/68. Enclosed herewith for the Bureau are 12 copies of an LHM suitable for dissemination, which has been disseminated locally to 112th MI Group and G-2, Ft. Bliss, Texas; OSI, Biggs Field, Texas; NISO, New Orleans, Louisiana. One copy of the enclosed LHM is designated for Bureau file concerning "AFRO AMERICAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, Aka. United Afro-American Students, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO (UTEP), RACIAL MATTERS", EP file 157-183. Two copies are also being furnished Secret Service locally. LEADS EL PASO DIVISION AT EL PASO, TEXAS: Will attempt to obtain the identity of the student, allegedly from New Mexico State University, who was escorted from the field by UTEP Campus Police Officers and will advise 4 - Bureau (Enc. 12) (REG. AM) (1 - (AFRO AMERICAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION) 2 - Albuquerque (Enc. 2) (REG. AM) (5) - El Paso (2 - 62-1193) (1 - 62-1616) (1 - 62-1852) (1 - 157-183) 100-449698-3519 WAC/bad (11) lad 100-449698-16-4 Approved:_______________________________ Sent: Special Agent in Charge ENCLOSURE KP 62-1193 Will continue to follow the activities of the Afro-American Student Association at UTEP through public source material and established sources. DISSEMINATION OF LAM: 12- Bureau (157-6-16-11) (RM) (1 - AFRO AMERICAN STUDENTS ASSN.) 2 - Albuquerque (RM) 1- 112th MI Group, Ft. Bliss (RM) 1-G-2, Ft. Bliss (RM) 1 - OSI, Biggs Field (RM) 1 - NISO, New Orleans, (EM) El Paso (1- 62-1193) (1-62-1852) (1-157-183) (1-62-1616) WAC/bad (25) bad In Reply, Please Refer to File No. TED STATES DEPARTMENT GUISTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 202 U. S. Court House El Paso, Texas 79901 April 18, 1968 POSSIBLE RACIAL VIOLENCE MAJOR URBAN AREAS WEST TEXAS EL PASO DIVISION RACIAL MATTERS The April 18, 1968, edition of the El Paso Times, an El Paso daily newspaper, contained an article captioned, "Demonstrations Interrupt Meet; Cops Restore Order." This article reflected that at an all-comers track meet held at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) on the evening of April 17, 1968, demonstrations by "Black Power" student advocates threatened to call a halt to the track meet. The article stated that no violence occurred but that constant jeering by a group of about 35 militant Negroes took place and a few of them This handwritten FBI memorandum, dated August 27, 1968, concerns Counter-Intelligence Program (COINTELPRO) activities related to the New Left. Visually, the document contains several official stamps, including one that appears to be the FBI seal at the top, and handwritten annotations in the margins, such as a circled "B" and a scribbled signature labeled "ge". There are also several handwritten notations in the lower right corner, including a circled number and a date stamp "AUG 30 1968". Notably, there are several redacted sections, particularly in the lower portion of the document, suggesting sensitive information was removed. The visual layout is typical of official correspondence with clear field identifiers, routing information, and subject lines. Paso (UTEP) on the evening of April 17, 1968, demonstrations by "Black Power" student advocates threatened to call a halt to the track meet. The article stated that no violence occurred but that constant jeering by a group of about 35 militant Negroes took place and a few of them jumped on to the track to block some of the events. The demonstration Wednesday night, April 17, 1968, followed a refusal of University officials to reinstate eight Negro track athletes who had refused to participate in a recent track meet with Brigham-Young University at Utah. School officials said that the athletes had disassociated themselves from the track team by their actions. The track meet started with the usual field events without any incident. Then during the last leg of the 440 yard relay, a group of Negro students, mostly female, jumped on to the track from the bleachers, linked arms and prevented the finish of the race. Dr. Jimmy Walker, Dean: of Students, politely asked the group not to repeat their actions, stating, "You are putting yourselves in jeopardy." Following a loud and somewhat lengthy discussion, the students agreed to permit the running of the mile event without intervention. Following completion of the mile, the meet was temporarily suspended while the students jeered Walker's efforts to keep order. Walker's attempts to restrain the students were to no avail when the 120 yard high hurdle event took place. Negro girls, egged on by their male companions, again jumped on to the track and formed a cordon to block the runners. too-449698-359 ENCLOSURE 100-449698-16-44 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. POSSIBLE RACIAL VIOLENCE MAJOR URBAN AREAS WEST TEXAS EL PASO DIVISION [REDACTED] who up to this point had not brought uniformed police on to the field, warned the militant group that any further blocking of events would result in arrest. Some two dozen officers then marched on to the field and took up positions along the track, opposite the bleachers occupied by the Black Power Advocates. With several Texas Department of Public Safety Patrolmen, six Sheriff's Deputies and City Police to assist the Campus Police, the 120 yard high hurdles and several other events were rerun, all without incident. As officials were setting positions along the track, opposite the bleachers occupied by the Black Power Advocates. With several Texas Department of Public Safety Patrolmen, six Sheriff's Deputies and City Police to assist the Campus Police, the 120 yard high hurdles and several other events were rerun, all without incident. As officials were setting up for the next event, a Negro student, wearing a shirt with the New Mexico State University insignia, dared police to remove him from the field. Two of the Campus Police Officers promptly removed him from the field. As he was escorted out the gate, the crowd, joined by several white counterparts, raised particular objection to the action. A short while later, the student was permitted back on to the field, escorted by a coach and taken to the locker rooms. At this point, the "Black Power" students left the stadium and the last event was run. On April 18, 1968, [REDACTED] Texas, advised that during the track meet on April 17, 1968, at UTEP, no arrests were made by any of his men and to the best of his knowledge, no arrests were made by any other law enforcement agency at the event. He said that there was no violence and that order was maintained at the University. [REDACTED] further advised that one unidentified student, believed to be from New Mexico State University (NMSU), was escorted from the field by Campus Police; however, he was allowed to return to the field. [REDACTED] did not know whether or not this student was actually a student at UTEP or was, in fact, from NMSU. 2* FD-8 (Rev. 18-25-63) FBI Date: 4/17/68 Transmit the following in (Type in plain text or code) AIR MAIL (REGISTERED) Via AIRTEL (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-6-16-11) FROM: SAC, EL PASO (62-1193) (P) POSSIBLE RACIAL VIOLENCE MAJOR URBAN AREAS WEST TEXAS EL PASO DIVISION RACIAL MATTERS Re EP tel to the Director, dated 4/16/68, and EP-airtel to the Director, dated 4/3/68. Enclosed herewith for the Bureau are 11 copies of an LHM, dated and captioned as above. One copy each has been disseminated to the U. S. Army G-2, Ft. Bliss; Naval Investigative Service Office; OSI, Biggs Field, Texas and the 112th MI Group, Ft. Bliss. Two copies are being disseminated to the U. S. Secret Service, El Paso, Texas. EP T-1 is [REDACTED] El Paso, who volunteered the information to SA [REDACTED] on 4/16/68. EP T-2 The page is a typewritten document with several black ink redactions obscuring specific names and details. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, or official stamps visible. The document appears to be a memo or report, with its content focusing on an investigation related to athletes and their potential involvement in influencing others to refuse participation in a track meet. The only visual element beyond the text and redactions is a page number "-2-" centered at the bottom. This document is a typed letter with some visible smudges and speckling, characteristic of older paper documents. The content is typed and appears to be addressed to "Dear Sir," and signed "A Concerned Alumnus." There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, or official stamps visible on this page. There are also no visible redactions on this page, nor any graphical elements such as wiretap logs or surveillance charts. The page has a page number at the bottom which reads "-3-". Army G-2, Ft. Bliss; Naval Investigative Service Office; OSI, Biggs Field, Texas and the 112th MI Group, Ft. Bliss. Two copies are being disseminated to the U. S. Secret Service, El Paso, Texas. EP T-1 is [REDACTED] El Paso, who volunteered the information to SA [REDACTED] on 4/16/68. EP T-2 is UTEP, who volunteered the information to SA [REDACTED] on 4/16/63. The information in the LHM was furnished orally to [REDACTED] El Paso Police Department on 4/16/63. The infomation was also furnished orally to Special Agent [REDACTED] Intelligence Division, DPS, El Paso, Texas, as well as Military Intelligence agencies. 3 - Bureau (Enc. 11) (REG. AM) (3) - El Paso (1 - 62-1193) (1 - 62-1852) (1 - 157-183) FJP/bad (6) bad 400-449698-359 100-449698-16-4 Approved: [REDACTED] sent Special Agent in Charge EP 62-1193 The following is the current coverage of the major urban areas of the El Paso Division: EL PASO (TOTAL POPULATION-361,000 including 10,800 Negroes) (by latest available estimates) Law Enforcement Officers Negro Informants and Sources Other Informants and Sources 2 Ave Negroes 17 16 [REDACTED] MIDLAND (TCTAL POPULATION-67.000 including 4,000 Negroes) (by latest available estimates) Law Enforcement Officers Negro Informants and Sources 2 4 ODESSA (TOTAL POPULATION-95,000 including 8,000 Negroes) (by latest available estimates) Law Enforcement Officers Negro Informants and Sources 3 9 2 are Negroes PECOS (TOTAL POPULATION-12,500 including 375 Negroes) (by latest available estimates) Negro Informants and Sources 2 There is no one on the agitator index of the El Paso Division and no one has been identified who meets the criteria for inclusion. No information has been developed to indicate there is or has been any stockpiling of arms or ammunition by any individuals or groups within the El Paso Division. -2- In Reply, Please Refer to File No. CATED STITED STATES DEPARTMENT O JUST JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 302 U. S. Court House El Paso, Texas 79901 April 15, 1968 AFRO-AMERICAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION Also known as United Afro-American Students University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) RACIAL MATTERS On March 28, 1968, EP T-1, who has furnished reliable information in the past and who is in a position to be familiar with activities of Negro groups in the El Paso area, advised that letters have been recently sent out on the letterhead stationery of the University of Texas at El Paso, Texas, inviting various people to attend the Black Student Conference which is who is in a position to be familiar with activities of Negro groups in the El Paso area, advised that letters have been recently sent out on the letterhead stationery of the University of Texas at El Paso, Texas, inviting various people to attend the Black Student Conference which is to be held April 5, 6 and 7, 1968, at UTEP and which was being sponsored by the United Afro-American Students. The invitational letters reflected that Harry Edwards of San Jose, California, and comedian Dick Gregory would be featured speakers. It also reflected that Lee Evens, a track star from San Jose College at San Jose, California, would also be a guest and would comment on the role of the black student and athlete in campus life. This letter of invitation was signed by the Publicity Chairman of the United Afro-American Students, one Willard Lewis. Texas, furnished a On April 5. 1968. mimeographed copy of the schedules events of the forthcoming Black Students Conference to be held at UTEP April 11 5 through 7, 1968. The highlights of this schedule of events are as follows: Friday, April 5, from 7 to 9 p.m., registration and informal mixer Saturday, April 6, 9 to 9:30 a.m., a talk by Alexander C. Sutton, Chairman, United Afro- American Students. 2:30 to 4:15 p.m., address by Dick Gregory. 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., a banquet 100-449698-359 3 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. : 100-449698-16-4 AFRO-AMERICAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION at the Desert Hills Motor Hotel, El Paso, Texas. 8:00 p.m., address by Harry Edwards. Sunday, April 7, 9 to 9:30 a.m., address by Lee Evans. The schedule of events also noted participation by one [REDACTED] who was identified as the [REDACTED] of the United Afro-American Students, identified as [REDACTED] Students; and [REDACTED] of the United Afro-American [REDACTED] identified as a [REDACTED] of the United Afro-American Students. The schedule of events noted that all activities with the exception of the banquet on Saturday night were to be held in various buildings on the campus at UTEP. On April 6, 1968, EP T-2, a representative of another Government agency which collects information of an intelligence nature, advised that the crowd of persons which attended the major events of the Black The document is a typed FBI memo on aged, slightly damaged paper, with some dark splotches and a faded appearance. It features a prominent "FBI" heading at the top, along with a handwritten date of "4/18/68". Below the main text, there are handwritten annotations, including what appear to be case numbers and a signature line labeled "Approved:". A stamp reading "ENCLOSURE" is also visible near the bottom. The overall impression is a functional, bureaucratic document showing signs of age and handling consistent with its origins. This page contains typed text and what appear to be staple holes or binder holes at the top. The main text states "EP 62-1193" and then continues with "Will continue to follow the activities of the Afro-American Student Association at UTEP through public source material and established sources." The document is heavily speckled with black ink, indicating a degraded original or poor scanning quality. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, forms, wiretap logs, surveillance charts, or visible redactions on this page. The visual degradation of the document may obscure subtle details but does not prevent understanding the core typed message. the banquet on Saturday night were to be held in various buildings on the campus at UTEP. On April 6, 1968, EP T-2, a representative of another Government agency which collects information of an intelligence nature, advised that the crowd of persons which attended the major events of the Black Students Conference at El Paso consisted of approximately 215 persons, with about 50% being Negroes. The speech given by [REDACTED] at this conference began about 8:15 p.m. on April 6, 1958, and lasted until 9:42 p.m., when a question and answer period started. This session lasted until 10:15 p.m., when [REDACTED] left the campus. The speech was not overly well received by the white persons in the audience and the Negroes applauded the most. [REDACTED] is not a spellbinding speaker and at least one individual was seen leaving the audience before the end of the session. On April 6, 1968, EP T-3, a representative of another agency which collects intelligence-type information, advised that the speech of comedian Dick Gregory given in connection with the Black Students Conference at UTEP on April 6, 1968, was held without incident. Approximately 135 to 140 persons were registered for the Black Students Conference, the majority being Negroes, with some out-of-town visitors. EP T-3 advised that as of 5 pm on Saturday, April 6, 1968, there had been no incidents at UTEP and everything seemed to be progressing peacefully and on schedule. -2- AFRO-AMERICAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION The April 7, 1968, edition of the El Paso Times, one of the two major daily newspapers at El Paso, Texas, carried an article concerning the speakers at the Black Students Conference. The article was captioned, "Speakers Bay System Kust Change." The article noted that Gregory in his speech said that if the young whites understood the system then things would be all right and that the system vas perpetrated by the whites and that it is making the blacks the scapegoats of crime, illegitimacy, violence and poor culture. Gregory said that the whites should "gather around the television set and watch the Black Revolution and while they are watching, they should hold a copy of the Declarat