Cointelpro New Left New Haven Part 01 Final

This page is the cover sheet for an FBI FOIPA (Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act) request. It prominently displays the text "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS". Below this, the subject is listed as "(COINTELPRO)" and the specific case is identified as "NEW LEFT NEW HAVEN 100-449698-32". The page also includes a seal or emblem that reads "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT" and is superimposed over an American flag motif. The bottom of the page states "FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION". There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, filled-in forms, wiretap logs, surveillance schedules, operational charts, or redactions visible on this document. FOIPA COVER SHEET FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) NEW LEFT NEW HAVEN 100-449698-32 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. --- OCR Start --- 70 : FROM : BUBJECT: 1:44.9.12 MAY IN ENTION UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) SAC, NEW HAVEN (100-19687) (P*) COINTELPRO NEW LEFT - DATE: 12/31/70 Re Bureau letter to all offices, 5/10/68, and New Haven letter to Bureau 10/1/70. POTENTIAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION New Haven is not currently aware of any possibility for any counterintelligence action within the New Haven Division. New Haven will remain alert to any oportunities for counterintel- ligence action. PENDING COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTIONS None. TANGIBLE RESULTS. None. & Buneau New Haven COP:dsl (4) REC 27 1-100 SJA 6 1971 N --- OCR End --- Director, FBI (100-448006) (100-449698) SAC, New Haven (157-785) (100-19687) COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE - BLACK PANTHER PARTY COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM NEW LEFT SECURITY-MATTER 9/28/70 ReBureau airtel 9/9/70, which enclosed article which originally appeared in 8/14/70 issue of "The New York Times." The above article has been mailed to fifteen synagogues in the Greater New Haven Area where it was felt full impact of anti-Semitism on part of New Left and Black Panthers could be made. A list of addresses for these synagogues is being maintained for possible follow-up counterintelligence material. Bureau will be advised of any positive results obtained as result of above mailings. /s/Bureau (RM) 2-New Haven IMG/1rf (4) 100/ 157 590CT6 1970 100-447678-32 NOT RECORDED 199 SEP 29 | 1970 ```json [ {"box_2d": [112, 179, 131, 478], "text_content": "SAC, New Haven (100-19687)"}, {"box_2d": [120, 724, 135, 804], "text_content": "7-15-70"}, {"box_2d": [135, 273, 158, 348], "text_content": "REC-10"}, {"box_2d": [136, 468, 244, 633], "text_content": "EX-114 13"}, {"box_2d": [161, 179, 182, 462], "text_content": "Director, FBI (100-449698)"}, {"box_2d": [184, 726, 228, 836], "text_content": "2008"}, {"box_2d": [208, 174, 227, 325], "text_content": "COINTELPRO"}, {"box_2d": [265, 330, 282, 527], "text_content": "Reurairtel 7-10-70."}, {"box_2d": [299, 174, 382, 862], "text_content": "Connecticut, should be contacted and advised that 1,000 copies\nof my article entitled \"An Analysis of the New Left: A Gospel of\nNihilism\" will be mailed to him for distribution at his seminar.\nWilton,"}, {"box_2d": [426, 698, 535, 876], This page contains text printed in all capital letters, centered on a white background. 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Room JUL 241970794"}, {"box_2d": [932, 34, 941, 75], "text_content": "iolmes"}, {"box_2d": [937, 277, 951, 400], "text_content": "TELETYPE UNIT"}, {"box_2d": [941, 166, 954, 257], "text_content": "MAIL ROOM"}, {"box_2d": [943, 33, 952, 61], "text_content": "andy"} ] ``` BSA PMR (CPR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GERNMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM : SAC, NEW HAVEN (100-19687) 16 SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT DATE: AUG.15,1969 Crop Re: New Haven letter dated 4/24/69. POTENTIAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION The New Haven Office continues to be alert to situations wherein this program could be implemented in order to expose, disrupt, embarrass and otherwise barass individuals and or organizations involved in New Left activities, especially the various college and university chapters of SDS. However, during the past several months, there has been little or no to be alert to situations wherein this program could be implemented in order to expose, disrupt, embarrass and otherwise barass individuals and or organizations involved in New Left activities, especially the various college and university chapters of SDS. However, during the past several months, there has been little or no organized SDS activities on the campuses within this division. PENDING COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTIONS As indicated in referenced letter. this office is continuing its efforts to cultivate of Wesleyan University. This operation is proceeding with the utmost discretion and under no circumstances will inf ormation of a confidential nature be passed to without Bureau approval. TANGIBLE RESULTS None. REG. 12 100-449698) 2- BUREAU 1- NEW HAVEN (100-19687) RX-111 RRM/Scl (3) REGISTERED MAIL 100-LIHI 161 11 AUG 20 1969 AUG27 1969 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan [REDACTED] FD-36 (Rev. 3-22-64) FBI Date: 8/27/69 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Vid AIRTEL (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM: SAC, NEW HAVEN (100-19687) (P) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT CR Re: Bureau airtel to Albany, 8/20/69. As a result of the arrest of the leadership of the Black Panther Party in New Haven, Connecticut, on a charge of murder and conspiracy to commit murder, the organization has suffered from confused disorganization and lack of discussion. Its principal concern has been and continues to be the defense of its 8 leaders presently in jail. To date, there has been little to indicate that the BPP in New Haven and the SDS have been so closely allied, that the announcement by [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] would have any strong impact. Sources have furnished no information to indicate that either is aware of [REDACTED] and [REDACTED]'s comments. However, sources will be canvassed for any information bearing on this situation, and should there be an indication of any strained relationship, this office would be in a good position to capitalize on it through the medium of [REDACTED] for WNHC TV, a highly reliable established contact of this office. No action will be taken without prior Bureau approval. 1.902 9+8 2- Bureau 2- New Haven RRM/lec (4) 5 1 SEP 9 1969 Approved: REC-56 100-449678-32-12 EX-105 R2 AUG 29 1969 Sent M Per Special Agent in Charge MH 100-19681. He said that shortly the President and Trustees of Fairfield University will be shown this film and he would like to make the Director's The page is a memorandum from the FBI's New Haven field office, dated December 31, 1970. It discusses "Potential Counterintelligence Actions" regarding "COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT." Visually, the document shows a formal typed letterhead and body text. Noteworthy additions include what appears to be a handwritten signature in the upper right corner and some faint marginalia in the bottom left, possibly related to internal routing or filing. There are no photographs or explicit descriptions of surveillance methods. New Haven RRM/lec (4) 5 1 SEP 9 1969 Approved: REC-56 100-449678-32-12 EX-105 R2 AUG 29 1969 Sent M Per Special Agent in Charge MH 100-19681. He said that shortly the President and Trustees of Fairfield University will be shown this film and he would like to make the Director's article available to them "so that they may be better equipped to take a firm attitude toward fall campus rebellion or violence." 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The document is a memo regarding a "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM" focused on "BLACK NATIONALIST HATE GROUPS" and the "BLACK PANTHER PARTY" and "NEW LEFT." There are several telephonic numbers or codes next to names. At the bottom there is a handwritten stamp that says "NOT RECORDED 199 SEP 29 1970". There are no photographs or visual evidence of surveillance, informants, or targeting directives. The majority of the page is filled with typed text and some handwritten notes. Analysis of the New\nLeft - A Gospel of Nihilism.\" He points out that at the request\nof students from Barrington College, Rhode Island, he is pro-\nviding them with a seminar, \"The Responsibilities of Christian\nLeadership\" and the President of King's College student body\n(Briarcliff Manor, New York) will be present."}, {"box_2d": [550, 113, 626, 878], "text_content": "This seminar is scheduled for 7/24,25, and 26/70 and at this,\ntime he would like to distribute the Director's article. He\nsaid it would be distributed to at least 3 campuses (through\nattendance at the seminar), Barrington, King's and Fairfield U."}, {"box_2d": [631, 108, 704, 893], "text_content": "He also wrote that he personally owns a color film documentary,\n\"Communists on Campus\" which has been shown in the Darien, Conn.,\nhigh school systems to students at Barrington College, and Fair-\nfield University; the Police Chief of Norwalk, and other groups."}, {"box_2d": [711, 109, 729, 265], "text_content": "3 Bureau (RM)"}, {"box_2d": [727, 107, 747, 338], "text_content": "1 Boston (info) (RM)"}, {"box_2d": [741, 107, 763, 362], "text_content": "1 New York (info) (RM)"}, {"box_2d": [742, 494, 781, 826], "text_content": "REC-10/-777713"}, {"box_2d": [752, 873, 783, 931], "text_content": "13"}, {"box_2d": [758, 110, 775, 249], "text_content": "1 New Haven"}, {"box_2d": [771, 369, 812, 442], "text_content": "EX-114"}, {"box_2d": [774, 110, 790, 191], "text_content": "RRM:md"}, {"box_2d": [788, 109, 805, 141], "text_content": "(6)"}, {"box_2d": [797, 714, 827, 788], "text_content": "1970"}, {"box_2d": [800, 678, 827, 707], "text_content": "JUL"}, {"box_2d": [805, 136, 852, 275], "text_content": "Jut-NH\n7-15-70"}, {"box_2d": [805, 790, 817, 813], "text_content": "/"}, {"box_2d": [806, 701, 830, 713], "text_content": "14"}, {"box_2d": [806, 846, 843, 877], "text_content": "-13"}, {"box_2d": [839, 681, 928, 861], "text_content": "CORRESPONDENCE\nRESEARCH SECTION"}, {"box_2d": [849, 170, 878, 261], "text_content": "USPF"}, {"box_2d": [891, 186, 926, 266], Director, Bi (100-448000) (100-449698) 4/24/69 BÁC, New Haven (157-788; 100-19687) COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE Bufile: 100-448006 New Haven File: 157-785 COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM NEW LEFT Bufile: 100-449698 ReBulet April 23, 1969. BÁC, New Haven, has reviewed instant program as it affects in this territory and apparently the only person here who has met him is a resident agent, FA [REDACTED] . It is my has formed a good impression of [REDACTED] . view that we can continue to cultivate him through and better determine the extent to which he can be afforded such briefings as are referred to after that has been done. [REDACTED] - Bureau 8 - New Haven CKY: ML (5) 100-44648-32- NOT RECORDED 87 APR 28 1969 - ORIGINAL FILED IN This document contains various handwritten notations and official stamps alongside typed text. One notable handwritten annotation is the number "13" in the upper right quadrant, along with a signature that appears to say "Ghis". There are also multiple stamps including "MAILED 24" and "COMM-FSPT" in the lower left corner, and "7-15-70" in the upper right. The document also features several large, black redactions obscuring parts of the text, specifically over names and other identifying information. The overall impression is of a highly processed and classified document with evidence of multiple stages of handling and internal communication. This page is a memorandum with a significant amount of official stamps and handwritten annotations. A stamp "REC 12" and "FX-111" are prominent, as is a date stamp "AUG 27 1969" and another handwritten date "AUG 20 1969." There is also a circular stamp or marking that reads "IN REQ." Several areas of text are redacted, particularly in the central body of the memo. A drawing of a person holding a rifle is also visible on the left side of the page, near the bottom. we can continue to cultivate him through and better determine the extent to which he can be afforded such briefings as are referred to after that has been done. [REDACTED] - Bureau 8 - New Haven CKY: ML (5) 100-44648-32- NOT RECORDED 87 APR 28 1969 - ORIGINAL FILED IN 00-100- [ILLEGIBLE] 808 C DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) (100-449698) 4/10/69 AC, NEW HAVEN (157-785) (P) COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST-HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM NEW LEFT Re New Haven letter to Bureau, 3/5/69; Bureau letter to New Haven, 3/28/69. In accordance with Bureau instructions, the following information is set forth: 1. Operations Under Consideration Bureau permission is requested to afford [REDACTED] Wesleyan University, Middletown, Conn., confidential briefing would, of course, be from public source material and would include the viewing of the BPP movie, "Off the Fig." On 2/25/69, SA [REDACTED] of the NHO contacted [REDACTED] in connection with an applicant case. At the conclusion of the interview regarding Applicant, [REDACTED] questioned SA [REDACTED] concerning the BPP and New Left activity on the Wesleyan campus. SA [REDACTED] was guarded in his statements and careful to follow Bureau policy regarding discussion of these matters. Interest in these matters, however, offers an excellent opportunity under the Counterintelligence Program to assist NHO in those matters and to ingratiate itself with one of the top educators in the state of Conn. This office has experienced excellent relations with [REDACTED] in the past. It is felt that a confidential briefing would enhance prompt cooperation with this office and would not cause any embarrassment to the Bureau. By offering this type of briefing, NHO will make a friend of the Bureau and will avail itself to limited coverage through the president of the BPP and New Left, both of which are active on the Wesleyan campus. [REDACTED] C2 = Bureau (RM) 2-157-785 BG-AJ01-235069 LWH/dapn 100-449618-32 [REDACTED] ORIGINAL FILED IN 157-785 If this recommendation is approved by the Bureau, SA [REDACTED] will be directed to recontact [REDACTED] in order to discreetly ascertain his feelings about such a briefing, and if desired, he will be briefed... The following is background information from Who's Who regarding [REDACTED] Born: [REDACTED] Graduated: [REDACTED] Wife: [REDACTED] Children: [REDACTED] [REDACTED] New York, Newark, WFO, and NHO indices reflect no New York files derogatory information regarding [REDACTED] do reflect that in Sept., 1962, he cooperated with NYO in matters relating to thefts of stock in background information from Who's Who regarding [REDACTED] Born: [REDACTED] Graduated: [REDACTED] Wife: [REDACTED] Children: [REDACTED] [REDACTED] New York, Newark, WFO, and NHO indices reflect no New York files derogatory information regarding [REDACTED] do reflect that in Sept., 1962, he cooperated with NYO in matters relating to thefts of stock in the New York area. 2. [REDACTED] ΜΗ 157-785 b. NHO will continue to furnish information to frea police departments regarding illegal activities of BPP and SDS atubers developed in the course of other investigations. or from established sources. Lavful harassment and successful prosecution will tend to discredit the captioned novements by disgracing the leadership. It will also serve to keep this leadership out of detailed planning. This office is aware of the danger of creating a martyr and will conduct this phase accordingly... 2. Operations Being Effected. As authorised by the Puronu, this office is furnishing WNDC-TV, with public source type data concerning the Black Nationalist and New Left Movements in Conn.. 3, Tangible Results. Constant coverage of all BPP press conferences and lectures by [REDACTED] and other members of the press has resulted in an awakening of the moderate Negro community to the threat the BPP poses to the tranquilty that exists. Liaison sources have reported a concern over the rise of brash militancy and have begun to discuss the possibility of forming a moderate vocal group to combat the militants. This movement will be closely followed through liaison sources and, if the opportunity presents itself, WHO will recommend appropriate counterintelligence action. 4. Developments of Ci Interest On 3/19/69, advised that [REDACTED] and BPP Headquarters the BPP-Poston, in [REDACTED] BPP-New Haven, had discuss [REDACTED] , problems being created by [REDACTED] was reportedly driving in a [REDACTED] the Conn [REDACTED] rea, and collecting money from [REDACTED] New Haven [REDACTED] Tures, apparently for his own use. [REDACTED] was terned by [REDACTED] as a renegade and was so described in a [REDACTED] very profane manner. [REDACTED] complaint was that [REDACTED] was taking money from his territory. 3. R-17 URGENT 2-26-69 TO DIRECTOR NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON FIELD NEW YORK AND NEWARK VIA WASHINGTON FROM NEW HAVEN CO INTELPRO NEW LEFT. BUFILE: ONE HUNDRED - FOUR FOUR NINE SIX NINE EIGHT WH FILE: ONE HUNDRED - ONE NINE SIX EIGHT SEVEN. COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS. RACIAL INTELLIGENCE. BUFİLE: ONE HUNDRED - FOUR FOUR EIGHT ZERO ZERO SIX. WH FILE: ONE The document is a typed FBI memo, likely a report or directive, dated August 27, 1969. It contains several handwritten annotations, including "Bpem" and a series of numbers and dates that appear to be related to official routing or logging. There are also several blacked-out redactions obscuring entire words or phrases. The bottom of the page shows a date stamp of "SEP 9 1969" and the phrase "Approved: Special Agent in Charge," suggesting official review and sign-off. A faint stamp with "22 AUG 29 1969" is also visible. Overall, the visual elements suggest a document undergoing review and processing within the FBI, with significant information redacted. WASHINGTON FROM NEW HAVEN CO INTELPRO NEW LEFT. BUFILE: ONE HUNDRED - FOUR FOUR NINE SIX NINE EIGHT WH FILE: ONE HUNDRED - ONE NINE SIX EIGHT SEVEN. COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS. RACIAL INTELLIGENCE. BUFİLE: ONE HUNDRED - FOUR FOUR EIGHT ZERO ZERO SIX. WH FILE: ONE FIVE SEVEN - SEVEN EIGHT FIVE. NEW HAVEN CONTEMPLATES RECOMMENDATION TO CONTACT MIDDLETOWN, CONN., AND [REDACTED] NYC, IN CONNECTION WITH CAPTIONED PROGRAMS. VIA TELETYPE FE 2:59 EN CİPHERED [REDACTED] Mr. [REDACTED] Mr. [REDACTED] Mr. [REDACTED] Mr. Callahan Mr. [REDACTED] Mr. [REDACTED] Mr. [REDACTED] Mr. Sullivan Mr. [REDACTED] Mr. [REDACTED] Tele [REDACTED] Miss [REDACTED] Miss [REDACTED] 100-4496.98-32-10 812 UNRECORDED COPY FILED BY TWO COPIES/WRO TELETYPED TO: 1 1969 NY, NK [REDACTED] XEROX MAR 7 1969 5 ce wells. [REDACTED] 22 MAR 4 1969 PAGE TWO, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING RECOMMENDATION TO BUREAU, IT IS FELT APPROPRIATE FIELD OFFICE FILES SHOULD BE CHECKED. NEW YORK, HEWARK AND WASHINGTON FIELD SEE WHO'S WHO FOR BACKGROUND **AND IMMEDIATELY REVIEW OFFICE INDICES RE • SUBMIT RESULTS TO BUREAU AND NEW HAVEN UNDER ABOVE CAPTIONS, ALSO, SEE ARTICLE IS FAVORABLE. NEW HAVEN INDICES NEGATIVE. EXPEDITE. RECEIVED 18:19 AM VXC : tel 2/14/69 To: SAC, New Haven (100-19687) [REDACTED] REC-25 From: Director, FBI (100-449698) 1/1/17 COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT 100-4-49698-32-9 Reurairtel 2/8/69. The Bureau has no objection to your office bringing to the the matter of the news article on [REDACTED] as suggested in reairtel. You should, however, take no steps in directing Norman's actions thereafter with respect to the information contained in the article. insure On the occasion of your contact with [REDACTED] that he understands that the Bureau's interest in this matter is to be maintained in the strictest confidence. In the future, proposals for action under this Program are not to be submitted to the Bureau on a UACB basis. If time is an important factor, a more expeditious means of communication should be used in order to give the Bureau time for appropriate consideration of the proposal. RHH:jes (4) from MAILED 4 FEB 14 1969 - COMM-FBI SEE NOTE PAGE TWO Tolson DeLoach Mohr Bishop Casper Callahan Conrad Fell Gate Reem Sullivan Tove Trot Tele Holmes Gandy REF0271069 MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT --- [This is the end of the first page of a multi-page document] --- C Airtel to New Haven Re: Cointelpro - New Left 100449698 NOTE: By reairtel, NH advised that an This document appears to be a typed page from an FBI file, likely related to COINTELPRO. It contains a significant amount of text, with some sections heavily redacted. There are no overt visual elements like photographs, illustrations, or handwritten notes. The primary visual features are the text itself, the presence of black redaction boxes obscuring specific information, and the overall quality of the paper, which appears aged and somewhat smudged, suggesting it's an older document. The top of the page has what looks like two circular punch holes, possibly from a binder. The document is a declassified FBI memorandum, likely from 1970, detailing a request to distribute an article. Visually, the page is dominated by typed text, with some handwritten annotations and official stamps. A key visual element is the redacting of names and possibly specific locations or sensitive information within the text, indicated by blacked-out areas. There are also FBI routing stamps, including "REC-10/80" and a "JUL 14 1970" date stamp, suggesting internal processing. A circled "COINTELPRO" subject line and handwritten field office identifiers like "NH 7-15-70" further contextualize its origin and purpose within FBI operations. Finally, a signature line for "Special Agent in Charge" indicates official approval. Bishop Casper Callahan Conrad Fell Gate Reem Sullivan Tove Trot Tele Holmes Gandy REF0271069 MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT --- [This is the end of the first page of a multi-page document] --- C Airtel to New Haven Re: Cointelpro - New Left 100449698 NOTE: By reairtel, NH advised that an article appeared in the 2/7/68 issue of the "New Haven Journal Courier" which contained a statement by [REDACTED] an assistant English professor at the University of Connecticut, the substance of which was, "We will no longer march in peaceful lines...but [REDACTED] will create a viable revolutionary movement." [REDACTED] also stated that SDS at the University would take its movement underground for "revolutionary purposes." NH stated that UACB, it would contact [REDACTED], WNHC-TV, NH, calling his attention to these statements and supporting a television commentary and news editorial attacking [REDACTED] for his statements. [REDACTED] is a highly reliable and established source of the NH Office who has offered his services to NH on a number of occasions. On one such occasion he furnished tapes which were used by the Bureau in a successful prosecution. -2- FD-4 (Rev. 8-22-62) C F B I Date: 2/8/69 Transmit the following in (Type in plain text or code) Via AIRTEL (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM: SAC, NEW HAVEN (100-19687) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT The February 7, 1968, issue of the "New Haven Journa1." Courier" on page five contains an article concerning SDS activities at the University of Connecticut and Wesleyan University. The article reports that [REDACTED] (Bureau file. 100-450740), an [REDACTED] at the University of Connecticut, told a news conference called to coincide with the resumption of job interviews at the Storrs Campus, "We will no longer march in peaceful lines ... but will create a viable revolutionary movement." The article further reported that SDS at the University of Connecticut would take their movement underground for "revolutionary purposes." " Consistent with and in furtherance of the aims of this program it is believed that statewide publicity through the media of television commentary and news editorials should be given to the revolutionary statements made by a professor of a state supported educational institution. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] REC 25 (1 100-19711; BROVER) RBM/clf (6) REGISTERED MAIL 3 FEB 13 1969 INI SECI Approved: CEL (Special Agent in Charge) Sent M Per NH 100-19687 In this regard, UACB, the New Haven Office contemplates. contacting WNHC-TV, Channel 8, by a professor of a state supported educational institution. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] REC 25 (1 100-19711; BROVER) RBM/clf (6) REGISTERED MAIL 3 FEB 13 1969 INI SECI Approved: CEL (Special Agent in Charge) Sent M Per NH 100-19687 In this regard, UACB, the New Haven Office contemplates. contacting WNHC-TV, Channel 8, New Haven, calling his attention to statement and supporting a television commentary and news editorial calling upon the citizens in the State of Connecticut to voice their strong disapproval to the Governor, Univers