Cointelpro New Left Portland Part 01 Final

This page is a cover sheet for a declassified FBI document related to COINTELPRO. The title "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS" is prominently displayed, along with the subject "(COINTELPRO)" and specific details: "NEW LEFT" and "PORTLAND". A file number, "100-449698-40," is also visible. A circular emblem with "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT" written within it, featuring an American flag motif and a star, is centrally located. The bottom of the page bears the header "FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION." There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, or physical stamps visible on this page. FOIPA COVER SHEET FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) NEW LEFT PORTLAND 100-449698-40 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. AR 308PD PLAIN 11:39 AM URGENT 12/28/70 LLM TO DIRECTOR (100-439048) (100-449698) BOSTON (100-35472) (100-38580) DETROIT (100-30057) (100-35198) SAN FRANCISCO (100-52152) (100-63968) FROM PORTLAND (100-10496) (100-11648) (P) STUDENTS FOR A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY (SDS) WORKER STUDENT ALLIANCE (WSA), IS - SDS, BUFILE ONE HUNDRED - FOUR THREE NINE ZERO FOUR EIGHT; COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT, BUFILE ONE HUNDRED - FOUR FOUR NINE SIX NINE EIGHT, BUDED TEN TWENTY-EIGHT INSTANT. RE BUREAU AIRTEL TO PORTLAND OTHER OFFICES, TEN TWENTY-THREE LAST AND SAN FRANCISCO TELETΥΡΕ ΤΟ BUREAU AND OTHER OFFICES, TEN TWENTY-SEVEN LAST. NO STUDENTS FOR A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY (SDS) INFORMANTS INTE AVAILABLE AT PORTLAND FOR NATIONAL INR CMITTEE MEETING GIC), ELEVEN TWO NEXT AT DETROIT, MICHIGAN. PORTLAND INFORMANTS NOT NECESSARY FOR SAN JOSE DEMONSTRATION ELEVEN THREE NEXT, PER RE TEL. PORTLAND SDS INFORMANTS NOTIFIED OF NIC MEETING AT DETROIT AND DEMONSTRATION AT SAN JOSE, OCTOBER TWENTY-SEVEX LAST. END HOLD DKN FBI WASH CO 60 NOV 6. 1970 [REDACTED] [REDACTED] NOT RECORDED 20 NOV 4 1970 78 ORIGINAL FILED IN [REDACTED] BAC, Portland (100-11048) Director, FBI (100-449698) COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT INTERNAL SECURITY 10/16/70 Reurlet dated 10/2/70 captioned "Counterintelligence Program, Black Nationalist Hate Groups, Racial Intelligence - Black Panther Party, Bufile 100-448006, PDfile 157-3473; Counterintelligence Program, New Left, Security Matter, Bufile 100-449698, PDfile 100-11048." Referenced letter containing your suggestions under the captioned program has been reviewed at the Bureau. Your suggestion has merit, insofar as preparation of an anonymous mailing; however, it is not felt that it be necessary to obtain a post office box to handle this matter. [REDACTED] You should keep in mind that it is possible to have letters printed in many newspapers through- out the country by use of an assumed name and address or even a nonspecific name such as "irate reader." The publication of such letters to the editor is dependent solely on the decision of the editor of the newspaper. Your suggestion in this matter is appreciated by the Bureau and you should continue to submit concrete suggestions in this most or even a nonspecific name such as "irate reader." The publication of such letters to the editor is dependent solely on the decision of the editor of the newspaper. Your suggestion in this matter is appreciated by the Bureau and you should continue to submit concrete suggestions in this most important aspect of the Bureau's investigation. EJS:jim (4) fmn NOTE: Portland Office outlined proposed letter to be [REDACTED] anonymously mailed in a counterintelligence operation. Portland Office suggested that each field office obtain a post office box under an assumed name to handle such future mailings. Portland's letter had no specific steps outlined; however, set forth observations concerning counterintelligence operations. MAILED 12 OCT 16 1970 COMM-FBI REC 83 EX-113 100-449698-40-12 19 OCT 19 1970 fmn MAIL FEUR 550 C121.317 TELETYPE UNIT [REDACTED] SAC, Portland (100-11048) REC-121 ST-106 10/20/70 Director, FBI (100-449008)-40-31 COINTELPRO NEW LEFT SECURITY MATTER -Rourlet 10/8/70 captioned "Counterintelligence Program, New Left," "Security Matter." While your cointelpro suggestion has merit and is perfectly acceptable to the Bureau, it is felt that the letter you propose to use is couched in language which is foreign to the type of individual we are dealing with. Examples of "proper" terminology could be located in any number of underground newspapers prevalent on the West Coast. Resubmit the proposed letter and a determination will be made at that time. JFB:lab Lmb (5) \ NOTE: Portland proposed to have a letter miled to an underground newspaper alleging Security Index subject, to be informant. Letter is obviously written by one of the "establishment." MAILED 6 OCT 19 1970 COMM-FBI Bellin Bishay Callshan Copper Currel Felt WaLe Tusce Turel Secren Tele. Room 59 OCT 2 6 1970 MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT JRB [ILLEGIBLE] ```json [ {"box_2d": [12, 73, 25, 141], "text_content": "L"}, {"box_2d": [29, 252, 43, 288], "text_content": "ORIGINAL RECORD"}, {"box_2d": [29, 317, 55, 344], "text_content": "O"}, {"box_2d": [29, 379, 45, 432], "text_content": "FORM NO. 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The entire page is dedicated to the printed text of this notice, which is presented in a large, bold font with a line underneath the word "NOTICE." The notice itself explains that any blurred or light pages are due to the condition of the original documents. This document is a typed memo with several handwritten annotations and official stamps. A large portion of the top of the page features what appear to be sketches or doodles, along with a few dark, blob-like shapes that might be smudges or ink blots. Several handwritten notes and markings are scattered across the page, including checkmarks, scribbled words like "rips," and a circled portion of text. Official stamps are visible, including what looks like a routing code or identifier in the upper right corner, and a "NOT RECORDED" stamp with a date near the bottom. There are also large black redactions obscuring parts of the text in the middle right of the page. The document also includes typed lists of locations and phone numbers, indicating a focus on communications and surveillance across different cities. [132, 331, 151, 637], "text_content": "DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698)"}, {"box_2d": [134, 694, 147, 741], "text_content": "DATE:"}, {"box_2d": [137, 172, 232, 288], "text_content": "*W"}, {"box_2d": [179, 322, 201, 644], "text_content": "SAC, PORTLAND (100-11048) (P)"}, {"box_2d": [182, 107, 199, 160], "text_content": "FROM"}, {"box_2d": [188, 792, 246, 925], "text_content": "blige"}, {"box_2d": [227, 324, 245, 678], "text_content": "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM"}, {"box_2d": [231, 110, 245, 184], "text_content": "SUBJECTI"}, {"box_2d": [243, 323, 260, 420], "text_content": "NEW LEFT"}, {"box_2d": [259, 320, 274, 463], "text_content": "SECURITY MATTER"}, {"box_2d": [309, 207, 325, 320], "text_content": "BACKGROUND"}, {"box_2d": [336, 194, 538, 902], "text_content": "The American Legion National Convention was held\nin Portland, August 28-September 3, 1970. During the\nsame period a new left coalition calling itself the People's\nArmy Jamboree also met in Portland with the intention\nof disrupting the Legion meeting. The situation, plus two\nrock festivals, attracted thousands of hippies to the\nPortland area, particularly from up and down the Pacific\nCoast. Although major disruption did not take place,\nthe young, New Left dissidents gained reams of publicity,\nremained a constant 'threat, and did conduct three protest\ndemonstrations during the convention, and one during an\nappearance of JOHN N. MITCHELL, Attorney General."}, {"box_2d": [538, 195, 642, 909], "text_content": "Just prior to one of the protest parades during\nthe convention, a semi-covert Portland Police Department\nofficer was identified by the dissidents and escorted from\nthe scene. Much publicity, including photographs, followed.\nThe officer was rather unusual in-appearance because of a\ndistinctive goatee."}, {"box_2d": [640, 198, 719, 969], "text_content": "One of those most active in the demonstrations,\nas he has been in many anti-war, anti-establishment protests,\nwas: and if successful, should have an effect on"}, {"box_2d": [694, 195, 764, 914], "text_content": "the commune in which he now lives at\nPortland. Reference is made to the Portland summary report\nof SAR SM SDS (WEATHERMAN)."}, {"box_2d": [738, 667, 778, 816], "text_content": "and entitled,"}, {"box_2d": [751, 505, 786, 696], "text_content": "SDS (WEATHERMAN)." {"box_2d": [761, 452, 775, 482], "text_content": "SM"}, {"box_2d": [765, 516, 808, 979], "text_content": "DREC-49 100-449698-40-10"}, {"box_2d": [776, 194, 830, 388], "text_content": "-924"}, {"box_2d": [796, 498, 828, 667], "text_content": "ENCLOSURE"}, {"box_2d": [805, 250, 827, 488], "text_content": "Bureau (AM) (RM) (Enc."}, {"box_2d": [810, 682, 852, 918], "text_content": "EX-111. AT OCT 12 1970"}, {"box_2d": [823, 250, 843, 347], "text_content": "Portland"}, {"box_2d": [836, 440, 854, 688], "text_content": "COINTELPRO NEW LEFT)"}, {"box_2d": [842, 307, 857, 417], "text_content": "100-11048"}, {"box_2d": [852, 309, 873, 417], "text_content": "157-639"}, {"box_2d": [866, 196, 892, 227], "text_content": "E"}, {"box_2d": [871, 309, 885, 322], "text_content": "(1"}, {"box_2d": [884, 494, 904, 681], "text_content": "ENCLOSURE ATTACHED"}, {"box_2d": [886, The document is a scanned black and white letter from the FBI. It features handwritten annotations, including a circled "COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT - INTERNAL SECURITY", a signature, and a "NOTE:" section with further handwritten text. There are several official stamps, the most prominent being a "MAILED 12 OCT 16 1970" stamp with "COMM-FBI" below it. There is a form on the left side with what appears to be a list of names, though most are illegible. A large black redaction obscures a significant portion of the middle of the page. The bottom features a mailing address or routing code "MAIL 5500121" and "TELETYPE UNIT". 347], "text_content": "Portland"}, {"box_2d": [836, 440, 854, 688], "text_content": "COINTELPRO NEW LEFT)"}, {"box_2d": [842, 307, 857, 417], "text_content": "100-11048"}, {"box_2d": [852, 309, 873, 417], "text_content": "157-639"}, {"box_2d": [866, 196, 892, 227], "text_content": "E"}, {"box_2d": [871, 309, 885, 322], "text_content": "(1"}, {"box_2d": [884, 494, 904, 681], "text_content": "ENCLOSURE ATTACHED"}, {"box_2d": [886, 194, 902, 279], "text_content": "WSB:1bt"}, {"box_2d": [898, 204, 925, 238], "text_content": "(5)"}, {"box_2d": [948, 293, 979, 879], "text_content": "Bay U.S. Savings Bands Regularly as the Payroll Savings Plan."}, {"box_2d": [951, 897, 971, 952], "text_content": "."} ] ``` PD 100-11048 PROPOSED COUNTERINTELLIGENCE Enclosed is a suggested letter for Bureau approval to be forwarded to the "Willamette Bridge, Portland underground newspaper. It would be mailed from San Francisco. The letter ostensibly is written by one who came to Portland from San Francisco for the Jamboree and Legion Convention, and was in Portland throughout the entire period. In his letter he tells of a matter which has been weighing on his mind and bothering him to the extent that he could no longer ignore it. Copies of the "Willamette Bridge," were much in evidence during the convention. Late one night, as the writer was looking around Portland, he observed two individuals engaged in conversation while apparently trying to maintain cover. Thereafter, he saw the younger man many times and noted he was always in the forefront of the protests. He frequently carried a Viet Cong flag and usually was urging the others on. The writer inquired on one occasion as to his identity and learned he was [REDACTED] (misspelled, phonetic) The writer recognized him as one of the two he had had seen in the late night conversation. Therefore, he feels there is no question but that [REDACTED] is a "pig provocateur." EXPECTED RESULTS If the "Willamette Bridge" follows its previous practices, it may publish the accusation, together with a photograph of [REDACTED] and the suggestion that he actually is a police provocateur. In any event the probability exists that [REDACTED] will be discredited or the seed planted. If such occurs, considerable disruption should occur in the commune in which [REDACTED] now resides and in which he apparently is thoroughly trusted. 2 San Francisco, California Dear Bridge, When I was in Portland recently for the Jamboree I enjoyed reading your paper. However, I also saw something that I didn't enjoy. It's been bothering me ever since and I think you should know about This page is a scanned document with significant visual noise, characteristic of older photocopies. It features official routing information at the top, including the date "10/20/70" and a designation "ST-106". There are clear handwritten annotations, including a signature and some illegible notes. Several stamps are visible, such as "MAILED 6", "OCT 19 1970", and "COMM-FBI", indicating official processing. A partially filled form at the bottom lists names and departments, with "590CT 2 6 1970" prominently stamped on it. The text content revolves around a proposal for a letter to be sent to an underground newspaper, with notations about its content and potential reception. There are no photographs, wiretap logs, or explicit surveillance charts evident on this page. and in which he apparently is thoroughly trusted. 2 San Francisco, California Dear Bridge, When I was in Portland recently for the Jamboree I enjoyed reading your paper. However, I also saw something that I didn't enjoy. It's been bothering me ever since and I think you should know about it in order that it won't happen again. I was at the rally the day we "uncovered" that pig undercover agent. The next night I was walking in the park blocks with a couple of LA people. We saw this samc; pig near a tree talking with a long hair like ourselves. They appeared to be handing each other something and looked away when we walked past, but I saw the long hair's face and remembered that he had been with us during the march the day before. The next day we marched again. When we got downtown I heard and saw someone telling everyone to storm the Hilton. I turned around and saw the fellow I had seen with the undercover agent. He was in a brown jacket carrying a Viet Cong flag and yelling. I asked a sister standing next to me who this little guy was and she said it was [REDACTED] from Portland. There was much talk of pig provocateurs in the crowd who had come from outside of Portland. From what I saw and heard while in your city, you have a pig provocateur of your own. I'm sure you'll agree that if we are to have the kind of revolution we want it must be accomplished with true re- volutionaries and not people on "pig" payrolls. POWER TO THE PEOPLE POVERTY TO THE PIGS Mr. W.C. Sullivan 3/4/79 Mr. Rosen (Delly) PRIORITY TO BACS, PORTLAND DEMVER FROM DIRECTOR FBI (100-449698)-40-10 REC 17 COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM - NEW LEFT. REPDAIRTEL JULY TWENTY-RIGHT LAST. AUTHORITY GRANTED TO IMPLEMENT SUGGESTIONS SET FORTH IN REAIRTEL, SALT LAKE CITY, OMAHA, AND DENVER ASSIGN THIS PROJECT TO AN INFORMANT IN EACH OFFICE WHO IS THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE NEW LEFT AND HAS SHOWN RELIABILITY IN CARRYING OUT PAST ASSIGNMENTS. IN ADDITION, SALT LAKE CHANGE OMAHA SHOULD CHANGE WE [REDACTED] WE RHH: Jea/akn FEDERAL Bureau of INVESTIGATION COMMUNICATIONS SECTION AUG 04 1979 11/53PM KJC [ILLEGIBLE] DIRECTOR'S O.G. P. TELETYPE UNIT 59AUG 20 1970 TELETYPE UNRECORDED COPY FILED IN 70-52384 SEE NOTE PAGE TWO TELETYPE TO BAC, PORTLAND COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM REV LETT ADVISE SALT LAKE CHANGE OMAHA SHOULD CHANGE WE [REDACTED] WE RHH: Jea/akn FEDERAL Bureau of INVESTIGATION COMMUNICATIONS SECTION AUG 04 1979 11/53PM KJC [ILLEGIBLE] DIRECTOR'S O.G. P. TELETYPE UNIT 59AUG 20 1970 TELETYPE UNRECORDED COPY FILED IN 70-52384 SEE NOTE PAGE TWO TELETYPE TO BAC, PORTLAND COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM REV LETT ADVISE PORTLAND AND BUREAU WHEN AND OF ANY RESULTS OBTAINED. ASSURE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TAKEN TO PROTECT BUREAU. NOTE: See memorandum dated to Mr. dated 7/31/70, captioned as above, prepared by RHH:jes. when 7/9/70 RNHiges FBI Date: 7/28/70 Transmit the following in AIRTEL (Type in plaintext or code) AIRMAIL - REGISTERED (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FRON: SAC, PORTLAND (100-11048) (P) SUBJECT COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT 6 - 8 Reference is made to Portland LHM, 6/18/70, captioned, "PROPOSED VISIT OF PRESIDENT NIXON TO 1970 AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL CONVENTION, PORTLAND, OREGON 8/28/70 - 9/3/70, IS MISC," copy to all offices. BACKGROUND Page 5 of above LHM sets out a letter directed to "Dear Student Body President" from Festival of Life, Post Office Box 843, Portland, Oregon. Page 7 of above LHM sets out a copy of an additional communication from Festival of Life, Post Office Box 843, Portland, Oregon. Investigation at Portland has shown that Post Office Box 843 is held by [REDACTED] Portland [REDACTED] the box on 4/9/70 in the name of the Festival of Life, later changed to People's Army Jamboree, for promotion of non-profit entertainment. OREGON was an active participant in the student strike activity which occurred at Portland State University during May, 1970. This strike activity at Portland State University eventually erupted into violence. 2 2 2 2 - - - Bureau (AM) (RM) Denver (AM) (FN) Omaha (AN) (RM) Salt Lake City (AN) (RM) EX-112 REC-32 3- Portland (2 - 100-11048 COINTELPRO) (1 - 100-11705 PEOPLE'S ARMY JAMBOREE) 100-449698-10 B JUL 30 1970 JVH:njm (11) Approved: Sent M Per Special Agent in Ch 100-11048 PROPOSED COUNTER INTELLIGENCE It is proposed that established reliable informants, either security or criminal [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] -2- PD 100-11048 [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] EXPECTED RESULTS [REDACTED] 3. General intelligence information; 4. Open avenues to possible disruption of PAJ or to employ counterintelligence actions against PAJ leadership. This document is a memorandum from the FBI's Portland field office dated October 8, 1970, concerning the Counterintelligence Program, New Left, and security matters. The page features several handwritten annotations, including a signature at the top right, a large diagonal annotation with numerical and code information, and extensive black redactions obscuring names and potentially sensitive details within the main text and at the bottom of the page. There are official stamps such as "ENCLOSURE" and a date stamp "OCT 12 1970". A small, hand-drawn illustration of a person stands near the bottom left, and a note "ENCLOSURE ATTACHED" is visible. The document is a typed report with a header indicating "PROPOSED COUNTERINTELLIGENCE." Numerous black ink dots and smudges are scattered across the page, indicating a degraded original. Several sections of text are heavily redacted with black marker, obscuring names and specific details. A handwritten number "2" appears near the bottom right corner. There are no photographs, stamps, forms, logs, or charts visible on this page. The visual degradation of the document primarily affects readability rather than providing specific surveillance imagery or annotations. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] -2- PD 100-11048 [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] EXPECTED RESULTS [REDACTED] 3. General intelligence information; 4. Open avenues to possible disruption of PAJ or to employ counterintelligence actions against PAJ leadership. If the Bureau approves the above counterintelligence suggestion.it is requested that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Omaha implement the project as soon as possible and furnish tangible results to Portland and the Bureau. -3- BIC, Portland (100-11048) DE 104 REC-138 Director, FBI (100-449698)-40-9 COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT Reurlet 8/27/69. Your suggestion regarding the mailing of an anonymous letter purportedly from an SDS leader to Bobby Seale's wife and/or David Hilliard charging that SDS was responsible for the arrest of Beale is appreciated. It is not deemed advisable at this point to prepare such a letter as such an allegation might in some way cloud or otherwise hamper the prosecution of Beale. You should continue to give this Program your attention in order that no opportunity for successful counterintelligence action will be missed. RRH:jes JP (5) NOTE: In relet, Portland suggested an anonymous letter be mailed charging that the FBI had been tipped off to Seale's connection with the Connecticut murder of a BPP member by an official of SDS in retaliation for Seale's having first wooed SDS and then rejecting it. Portland suggested that the letter could be further supported by planting a similar story with a nationally syndicated columnist. We should do nothing at this time that would in any way jeopardize the prosecution of Seale. MAILED 5 SEP 15 1969 COMM-FBI Talace DeLoeck Mohr Bishop Casper Callahan Conred Felt Vale If Beu Jea 51 SEP 4 1969 TELETYPE UNIT US GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) DATE: 8/27/69 SAC, PORTLAND (100-11048) (P) SUBJECT: CCO INTELPRO NEW LEFT Re Bureau airtel to Albany, 8/20/69. The 8/23/69 issue of the "People's World," West Coast Communist Party (CP) publication, carries a headline "FBI Seized Seale on Faked Charge." In this article it was stated that BOBBY SEALE, chairman of the Black Panther Party (BPP), was arrested for crime that occurred three months ago, and the indictment was handed down the day before his arrest. It is noted that the article in the "Guardian," dated 8/16/69, carries an article captioned "Panther Leaders Blast SDS," in which article SEALE and Chief of Staff Panther Party (BPP), was arrested for crime that occurred three months ago, and the indictment was handed down the day before his arrest. It is noted that the article in the "Guardian," dated 8/16/69, carries an article captioned "Panther Leaders Blast SDS," in which article SEALE and Chief of Staff DAVID HILLIARD, BPP, described SDS as a fascist organization. Proposed Counterintelligence Prepare an anonymous letter to SEALE's . . . for to DAVID HILLIARD proportedly from a high level of SDS who for fear of reprisal must remain anonymous. Have the letter charge that SEALE's arrest was based on information supplied to the FBI and to Connecticut authorities by one of the top SDS leadership which information connected SEALE to the Connecticut murder. Have the letter state that this was done by SDS in retaliation for SEALE having first wooed SDS and then rejecting SDS. Allege that SDS leadership had been looking for a way to conveniently get rid of SEALE as BDS felt that SEALE stood in the way of any real coalition of the SDS and BPP which coalition if achieved would result ultimately in the domination of BPP by SDS. SDS wanted to gain control of BPP and develop the militant organization which had been faltering under SEALE's leadership. Suggest that SDS leadership was eminently more qualified to lead the BPP from the standpoint of dedication, experience, ability, and education with a true understanding of the "real revolution." REC 58. 100-449677-40-9 Bureau (AM) (RM) EX-111 3 AUG 29 1969 Portland JVH:lbt (4) Bay U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan SAC PD 9/16/69 PD 100-11048 support of this letter could be obtained by plant [REDACTED] a similar story with a cooperative nationally syndicated columnist. OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 BLATTENTION BSA PPMR (C)B MEMORANDUM TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (100-11048) (P) DATE: 8/13/69 SUBJECT: COINTELPRO NEW LEFT - ReBulet to Albany, dated 5/10/68. Status Re Cointelpro - New Left in Portland Division 1. Potential Counterintelligence Action. Portland continues to believe that one of the most effective measures that can be taken against "New Left" adherents, particularly those who constantly attack and insult the Selective Service System (SSS), is speedy prosecution for violations of the Selective Service Act (SSA) and other Federal statutes. Many of these "New Left" type individuals spend considerable effort to make a mockery of the SSS, SSA, and Federal Government. 2. This page contains a typed letter on official stationery from "San Francisco, California." The letter is addressed "Dear Bridge," and discusses events in Portland, Oregon, including observations of protestors and what the author describes as an "undercover agent" and a "pig provocateur." There are two prominent black ink splotches at the top of the page, possibly from a stamping or mailing process. The text also includes the phrases "POWER TO THE PEOPLE" and "POVERTY TO THE PIGS" in larger, bolded font at the bottom, suggesting a political or protest context. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, or explicit evidence of surveillance methods visible on this page. adherents, particularly those who constantly attack and insult the Selective Service System (SSS), is speedy prosecution for violations of the Selective Service Act (SSA) and other Federal statutes. Many of these "New Left" type individuals spend considerable effort to make a mockery of the SSS, SSA, and Federal Government. 2. Pending Counterintelligence Action. By way of background, on the morning of January 8, 1969, at SSS Local Board (LB) #14, Roseburg, Oregon, about a dozen college-age youths, including [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] came into the office, some burst into the board meeting rook, distributed literature, and held a "mock" trial with the intruders acting as judge, prosecutor, and jury. On the morning of January 16, 1969, at SSS LB #18, Eugene, Oregon, [REDACTED] were among a group totaling about ten who entered the LB meeting room and disrupted activities. [REDACTED] placed LB members under citizens arrest and a "mock" trial was held of LB members. [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] were indicted by the Federal Grand Jury, Portland, Oregon, on February 7, 1969, charging three counts of violation. 2 - Bureau (100-449698) (RM) (AM) 2 - Portland (100-11048) LBA:cpg (4) ST-116 REC-81 100-449698-40-8 [6689] 11969 AUG 18 1969 Buy U.S. Saving Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] PD 100-11048 of Title 50, App., USC, Section 462, concerning Interfering with administration of the military SSA of 1967. and [REDACTED] were also charged with conspiracy in connection with both Incidents. [REDACTED] were arrested in Eugene, Oregon, on February 10, 1969, by FBI Agents. [REDACTED] had a .45 semi- automatic pistol on the floor of his car at the time of his arrest. Also, the Lane County Grand Jury, Eugene, Oregon, on February 10, 1969, returned a secret indictment against [REDACTED] on 3rd degree arson charge (burning U.S. Navy table cover, January 22, 1969 on the University of Oregon Campus). Indictment against [REDACTED] was for assault of a Navy recruiter on January 22, 1969. [REDACTED] were convicted on June 27, 1969, following a jury trial, each on all three counts of violation of the SSA. They are currently awaiting sentence on this Federal charge. [REDACTED] Meanwhile, [REDACTED] was elected the student body president of the University of Oregon (U of O) and plans were formulated to endeavor to cause additional embarrassment to [REDACTED] Information was developed that [REDACTED] may have purchased a firearm while under indictment and on August 12, 1969, [REDACTED] The page is a heavily marked-up official document, likely a teletype message, from the FBI's COINTELPRO program. It contains handwritten annotations, including a large "WED" and possibly other initials to the right. Several black rectangular redactions obscure parts of the text, particularly in the upper right and middle sections. Multiple lines of text are also heavily underlined or have horizontal bars drawn through them. The document appears to be a directive or report related to the "COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM - NEW LEFT" and mentions specific cities like Portland, Omaha, and Denver. A stamp in the lower right indicates "UNRECORDED COPY THEO IN 70-52384". Standard FBI fields such as "CODE," "PRIORITY," and "TELETYPE" are visible, as well as a date stamp for "AUG 04 1979". Federal charge. [REDACTED] Meanwhile, [REDACTED] was elected the student body president of the University of Ore