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Cointelpro New Left San Francisco Part 01

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This declassified FBI document, part of the COINTELPRO New Left surveillance program, details a September 1968 report from San Francisco concerning demonstrations, identified leaders, and perceived provocations.

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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) NEW LEFT SAN FRANCISCO 100-449698-47 SECTION 1 FREEDOM INFORMATION 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. VIA TELETYPE SEP 5 1968 ENCIPHERED Mr. T Mr. Mr. M Mr. Bi Mr. Ca Mr. Crmman Mr. Mr. Fdt: Mr. Mr. Mr. Selvan Mr. Tele. Koom Misa WASHINGTON --23-- 302PM DEFERRED 9/5/68 JOC TO DRIECTOR (100-449698) AND CHICAGO CHICAGO VIA WASHINGTON FROM SAN FRANCISCO (10060968) PLAINTEXT COINTELPRO NEW LEFT, ON SEPTEMBER FOUR LAST [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] CLAIMS SOME SHOULD SHOW PROVOCATIONS OF POLICE BY THROWING OF BOTTLES AND OTHER OBJECTS BY DEMONSTRATORS. SOURCE IDENTIFIED LEADERS AS TOM HAYDEN, JERRY RUBIN, ABBIE HOFFMAN, TOM NOONAN, ELDRIDGE CLEAVER AND DESCRIBED DICK GREGORY AS ADVOCATING PASSIVE RESISTANCE TO ARRESTS AND 100-1149698-47-27 PLANNED TO LEAD SEVERAL THOUSAND INTO PATROL WAGONS AFTER OTHERS HAD ADVOCATED MORE VIOLENT ST-102 REC 17 CONFRONTATION WITH POLICE. SOURCE CLAIMS THOSE WHO CONTROLLED PUBLIC ADDRESS EQUIPMENT 16 SEP CONTROLLED MOB WITH NO ONE GROUP OR LEADER, MAINTAINING 1968 CONTINUOUS CONTROL AND CONFLICTS EXISTED AMONG LEADERS. CONSENSUS OF LEADERS ON FRIDAY LAST WAS THAT DEMON- STRATIONS WERE A SUCCESS AND ONLY PUBLIC GATHERINGS AND RALLIES 54 SEP 25 1968 END PAGE ONE TELETYPED TO: CCMorzel CF [REDACTED] PAGE TWO FOR CANDIDATES SHOULD BE USED TO PROTEST SINCE GREAT PUBLICITY CAN BE OBJAINED FROM PRESS, RADIO AND T.V. IN LOCAL AREAS WITH NEXT NATIONAL PROTEST TO BE AT INAUGURATION OF NEXT PRESIDENT. SOURCE HAS NO EVIDENCE OF PLOT TO DESTROY PROPERTY BUT PLAN WAS TO "PROVOKE ESTABLISHMENT INTO MAKING FOOLS OF THEMSELVES BEFOGE PRESS". SOURCE STATES PROVOCATION ON AUGUST TWENTYEIGHT WAS FROM THOSE IN REAR OF MOB THROWING BRICKS AND BOTTLES WHILE LESS VIOLENT OR NON-VIOLENT PROTESTORS IN FRONT RANKS OF MOB WERE THOSE ARRESTED AND BEATEN. SOURCE OF OPINION EXAGGERATED NEWS REPORTS OF POLICE ACTIVITY AT LINCOLN OR GRANT PARKS RECEIVED ON NUMBEROUS TRANSISTOR RADIOS EXCITED MOB AT OTHER PARK OR PROVOKED THEM INTO MORE MILITANT ACTION. SOURCE FEELS PHOTOS WITH EXPLANATION WILL GIVE BEST INFORMATION. PHOTOS BEING EXPEDITED AND COPIES WILL BE FORWARDED BUREAU AND CHICAGO WITH SOURCE'S REPORT AMSD. SOURCE FURNISHED FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS DISTRIBUTED END PAGE TWO PAGE THREE AT LINCOLN OR GRANT This page is a title page from a declassified FBI document concerning the COINTELPRO program. It features bold, capitalized text indicating "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS," "SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO)," and details of the subject like "NEW LEFT," "SAN FRANCISCO," and a case number. A circular emblem with the words "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT" is prominently displayed, showcasing an American flag motif. The bottom of the page states "FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION." There are no photographs, handwritten notes, stamps, forms, logs, charts, or redactions visible on this specific page. EXCITED MOB AT OTHER PARK OR PROVOKED THEM INTO MORE MILITANT ACTION. SOURCE FEELS PHOTOS WITH EXPLANATION WILL GIVE BEST INFORMATION. PHOTOS BEING EXPEDITED AND COPIES WILL BE FORWARDED BUREAU AND CHICAGO WITH SOURCE'S REPORT AMSD. SOURCE FURNISHED FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS DISTRIBUTED END PAGE TWO PAGE THREE AT LINCOLN OR GRANT PARKS, CHICAGO---THE RAMPARTS WALL POSTER AUGUST TWENTYSIX AND AUGUST TWENTYEIGHT ISSUES; VETERANS STARS AND STRIPES FOR PEACE VOLUME ONE NUMBER EIGHT AUGUST THROUGH SEPTEMBER; CHALLENGE, EXTRA PRE-ISSUE OF PLP MONTHLY; RAT SUBTERRANEAN NEWS VOLUME ONE ISSUE FOUR CONVENTION SPEICAL; PEACE AND FREEDOM NATIONAL ORGANIZER AUGUST, SIXTYEIGHT; WORKERS WORLD AUGUST TWENTYTWO, SIXTYEIGHT; GUARDIAN AUGUST TWENTYFOUR, SIXTYEIGHT. ALL OF WHICH CONTAINED SOME ARTICLES THAT COULD BE CONSTRUED AS TENDING TO EXCITE CROWD. CHICAGO ADVISE SAN FRANCISCO IF ANY NAMED COPIES NEEDED BY THAT OFFICE. COPIES OF LEAFLETS OBTAINED BY SOURCE AT CHICAGO BEING FORWARDED AMSD TO CHICAGO AND BUREAU TODAY. END LRC R RELAY FBI WASH DC FD-38 (Rev. 8-22-64) FBI Date: 9/5/68 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Via AIRTEL AIR MAIL (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (100-60968) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT C.D.B.Q.B B.W.P.K.M Remy tel this date. U D B A [REDACTED] furnished on 9/4/68, the following leaflets he obtained during week of August 26-30, 1968, at either Grant or Lincoln Parks, Chicago, Ill., from unknown individual. ENCLOSURE ✓ Free HUEY, which refers to pig-cops, ✓ Open letter to MC CARTHY Supporters, America's Last Stand: Pacifying the Ghetto with inside captioned The New Front is Urban America, ✓ Coalition of Conscience, Leaflet describing duties of Marshalls and publication of Ramparts Daily and functions of park patrols - 2 pages, Let the People Speak by National mobil ization Committee, Bureau (Encs. 10) (RM) 2 Chicago (Encs. 10) (RM) (AM) 2 San Francisco (1- 134-4312A)(SF 3165-RS1 JFS/pae (7) Approved: V.O. Bishop 100-449698-41- REC 30 144 125 SEP 7 1968 ENCLOSURE ATTACHED [ILLEGIBLE] SENT [REDACTED] Special Agent in Charge INT. SEG] --- --- S100-60968 JFS/pae 711 Leaflet captioned If you are arrested, Leaflet_captioned Celebrate Tolstoy's Birthday Advocating Burn the Flags Smash the State, Leaflet captioned Like You, Leaflet captioned Confront the Warmakers with reverse side captioned Schedule, Leaflet captioned Help Plan International Demonstraions. Demonstration Honor the Xerox copies of all above enclosed for Bureau and Chicago. Chicago index organizations. 2 IF YOU ARE ARRESTED 1. Remain organized. 2. Have the phone number of the Chicago The page contains a typewritten notice with an underlined title "NOTICE." The text states that the best available copies are included in the reproduction and that any blurred or otherwise difficult-to-read pages are a result of the original's condition. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, completed forms, or visual evidence of surveillance methods present on this page. The image is entirely text-based, with a plain white background and some faint specks that appear to be debris or artifacts from the scanning process. This document appears to be a teletype communication from the FBI's COINTELPRO program. Visually, it's dominated by typed text, with some handwritten annotations and official stamps. A prominent box at the top reads "VIA TELETYPE SEP 5 1968 ENCIPHERED." There are several lines of names with what appear to be checkmarks or signatures next to them, most of which are redacted. Other handwritten notes are present, including what looks like a routing number and date near the bottom. The majority of the page is filled with text, but there are large black redacted bars obscuring portions of the content. Like You, Leaflet captioned Confront the Warmakers with reverse side captioned Schedule, Leaflet captioned Help Plan International Demonstraions. Demonstration Honor the Xerox copies of all above enclosed for Bureau and Chicago. Chicago index organizations. 2 IF YOU ARE ARRESTED 1. Remain organized. 2. Have the phone number of the Chicago Legal Defense Committee (CLDC), 641-1470, 1471, 1472, and the Friends of Chicago Legal Defense (FCLD), 243-2672, 2573, with you at all times. 3. Get the home (or badge number) of the cop who ACTUALLY arrests you. This is very important since they will later assign an "arresting officer" who you never saw before and who will tes- tify as to your guilt. 4. Don't talk to the cops. Don't give them any statement of any kind. You should give them your correct name and address. 5. Try and get names of witnesses and note the presence and iden- tity of any photographers who might have gotten a picture of the events surrounding the arrest. 6. As soon as possible, learn the names of all people arrested with you and determine whether or not they have bond resources. If they have outside contacts who can raise bond money, find out how to get in touch with those contacts. 7. As soon as anyone in the group arrested can make a phone call, they should call the CLDC at 641-1470,1,2. Give the CLDC: 1.) The names of all persons arrested, 2.) the bond resources of those persons, 3.) tell them what jail or detention center you are at and the charges against you. If you can't get through to CLDC, call FCLD at 243,2672,3. 8. When you get into court, demand that you be represented by a CLDC lawyer. If, for manpower shortage, a CLDC attorney is not in your court, the Bar Association volunteer is better than nothing--unless they are clearly messing over our people. 9. Make sure your lawyer knows your personal history (background is important is setting bond amounts) before your bond hearing. 10. Ask your lawyer to make a demand for immediate trial and to ask for copies of all charges. 11. After you are out on bond, come to the CLDC office at 127 North Dearborn, room 637. Bring with you: 1.) a bond receipt, 2.) the time and place of your bond hearing, 3.) copies of charges, 4,) a description of events (in triplicate). The description of all charges. 11. After you are out on bond, come to the CLDC office at 127 North Dearborn, room 637. Bring with you: 1.) a bond receipt, 2.) the time and place of your bond hearing, 3.) copies of charges, 4,) a description of events (in triplicate). The description of events should include: 1.) Your name, address, and phone, 2.) a narrative of all events surrounding the arrest (political rhetoric excluded), 3.) identification of police, witnesses, photos or photographers, medical data (if any), 4.) name of your attorney, and 5.) statements of anyone who has knowledge of your cas 12. Under law, your rights in jail are: 1.) a right to make one phone call, 2.) a right to have bail speedily set, 3.) a right to consult an attorney of your choice, and 4.) a right to remain silent. REMAIN ORGANIZED IMPORTANT NOTE: AS SOON AS YOU ARRIVE IN THE CITY, FILL OUT AN ARREST FORM AT ANY OF THE ORGANIZED HOUSING FACILITIES, MOVEMENT CENTERS, Cointelpro Wednesday 28 August With NONVIOLENT REVOLUTIC refuse to pay taxes..... DON'T PAY FINES IF JAIL, NO BAIL! break draft laws DON'T WALK WHEN BUSTED. DON'T STAND PLEAD IN CO DON'T EAT WORK IN JA turn-off, ignore, dump-on the Authority of Respectability burn the flags SMASH THE STATE Forulting vs | (2) The Kingdom of God 1 Within You | (3) Sabotage (% Silarity Backs 715 W. Arnotage, Cen 40614) LIKE YOU we've come out against war and racism Like YOU we are for poor people for black people for a better societij a but WHAT ABOUT WOMEN? AS WOMEN we demonstrate against the ille arid injustices of society... Lot as WOMEN: we are neither equal nor 2nd-class citizens ! FICE; WE, TOO, ure care to discuss the women's what it isond what we can do about it - how it relates to the larger movemerit - COME TO DISCUSSIONS: HUG. 25 2. P.M. ROOSEVELT D. 430 S. MICHIGAN ssion on bulletin board at main entrance- AUG. 2.16 2. P.M. LINCOLN PARK ойм Call Mobilization office 937-26bic ```json [ {"box_2d": [112, 59, 248, 957], "text_content": "Confront the Warmakers\nchicago august-\n-Aug\n-Ag\n"}, {"box_2d": [257, 133, 273, 624], "text_content": "IF YOU WANT AN END TO THE WAR IN VIETNAM\n"}, {"box_2d": [277, 346, 291, 664], "text_content": "AND NOT ANOTHER ESCALATION\n"}, {"box_2d": [304, 134, 324, 762], "text_content": "IF YOU WANT AN END TO THE OPPRESSION OF BLACK PEOPLE\n"}, {"box_2d": The page displays typed text, all in uppercase, broken into paragraphs. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, or forms visible on the page. The text itself appears to be the entirety of the visual content. There are no redactions or visual evidence of surveillance methods. The image displays a typed document, likely an internal FBI communication. There are no photographs or handwritten annotations visible. Several official stamps are absent. The page is characterized by several black ink marks and smudges, some resembling abstract shapes or blotches, and appears to be a scanned or photocopied document with some degradation. There is a significant section in the upper left corner that is obscured by a thick black line, indicating redaction. The bottom of the page is also blacked out, suggesting further redaction or damage. The text discusses "PAGE THREE" and then lists various publications and their dates, with a note about them containing articles that could "EXCITE CROWD." It also mentions copies of leaflets being obtained and forwarded. 957], "text_content": "Confront the Warmakers\nchicago august-\n-Aug\n-Ag\n"}, {"box_2d": [257, 133, 273, 624], "text_content": "IF YOU WANT AN END TO THE WAR IN VIETNAM\n"}, {"box_2d": [277, 346, 291, 664], "text_content": "AND NOT ANOTHER ESCALATION\n"}, {"box_2d": [304, 134, 324, 762], "text_content": "IF YOU WANT AN END TO THE OPPRESSION OF BLACK PEOPLE\n"}, {"box_2d": [326, 349, 343, 643], "text_content": "AND NOT CONTINUED RACISM\n"}, {"box_2d": [350, 136, 374, 773], "text_content": "IF THE RULING DEMOCRATIC PARTY DOES NOT REPRESENT YOU\n"}, {"box_2d": [383, 134, 402, 638], "text_content": "THEN YOU MUST BE IN CHICAGO, AUGUST 24-29.\n"}, {"box_2d": [409, 140, 431, 399], "text_content": "YOU WILL NOT BE ALONE!\n"}, {"box_2d": [452, 135, 517, 968], "text_content": "The eyes of the world will be on Chicago that week as the Democratic\nParty acts out its ritual of pretending to consult the people while\nescalating its aggression in Vietnam and continuing a policy of rac-\nism and poverty at home.\n"}, {"box_2d": [523, 140, 546, 866], "text_content": "We ask you to help expose this hoax as it is being acted out.\n"}, {"box_2d": [548, 135, 604, 969], "text_content": "Join with thousands of Americans in the streets and meeting places of\nChicago. In movement centers, workshops, direct actions, and mass\nprotests, help us\n"}, {"box_2d": [606, 234, 632, 872], "text_content": "demonstrate that the politicians do not speak for us\n"}, {"box_2d": [631, 236, 671, 949], "text_content": "e encourage and help educate discontented Democrats to\nseek new and independent forms of protest and resistance\n"}, {"box_2d": [677, 236, 713, 875], "text_content": "• build a framework of continuing action for the post-\nconvention period\n"}, {"box_2d": [717, 237, 778, 968], "text_content": "• demonstrate our determination to stay in the streets\nof America, whoever the candidate, whatever the platform;\nuntil every GI is home from Vietnam.\n"}, {"box_2d": [765, 227, 787, 715], "text_content": "DEMONSTRATE IN THE TENS OF THOUSANDS FOR:\n"}, {"box_2d": [792, 284, 808, 522], "text_content": "Stopping the bombing\n"}, {"box_2d": [806, 286, 827, 863], "text_content": "Immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Vietnam\n"}, {"box_2d": [826, 284, 847, 891], "text_content": "Liberation and self-determination for black people\n"}, {"box_2d": [852, 286, 870, 700], "text_content": "An end to poverty and exploitation\n"}, {"box_2d": [865, 262, 912, 814], "text_content": "the people, vas!\n"}, {"box_2d": [926, 170, 944, 855], "text_content": "National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam\n"}, {"box_2d": [951, 465, 969, 665], "text_content": "Chicago Office:\n"}, {"box_2d": [951, 768, 967, 930], "text_content": "Local Office:\n"}, {"box_2d": [959, 167, 974, 367], "text_content": "National Office:\n"}, {"box_2d": [968, 464, 985, 687], "text_content": "407 South Dearborn\n"}, {"box_2d": [973, 167, 987, 357], "text_content": "5 Beekman Street\n"}, {"box_2d": This page from an FBI document is filled with handwritten annotations and official stamps. A central form, "FD-36," is present, indicating a transmission request for "AIRTEL AIR MAIL." Several handwritten annotations denote the subject matter, including specific leaflet titles such as "Free HUEY" and "America's Last Stand." A field agent's notes are evident in the margins, with some redactions appearing in a block near the top and another smaller one below that. Additionally, multiple stamps, including "ENCLOSURE ATTACHED" and routing information like "REC 30" and a date stamp of "25 SEP 7 1968," are clearly visible. Committee to End the War in Vietnam\n"}, {"box_2d": [951, 465, 969, 665], "text_content": "Chicago Office:\n"}, {"box_2d": [951, 768, 967, 930], "text_content": "Local Office:\n"}, {"box_2d": [959, 167, 974, 367], "text_content": "National Office:\n"}, {"box_2d": [968, 464, 985, 687], "text_content": "407 South Dearborn\n"}, {"box_2d": [973, 167, 987, 357], "text_content": "5 Beekman Street\n"}, {"box_2d": [985, 465, 1000, 693], "text_content": "Chicago, Ill. 60605\n"}, {"box_2d": [988, 166, 999, 407], "text_content": "New York. N.Y. 10038\n"} ] ``` Schedule Saturday, August 24 Movement centers open throughout the week of August 24-29. Workshops will be conducted out of 40 movement centers across Chicago. Topics will include the war, U.S. imperi- alism, racism, black liberation, draft resistance, organ- izing in communities, universities, high schools, factor- ies, armed services, electoral politics, non-violence, mo- bile street tactics and other topics of interest to the movement. The centers will also provide information for individuals arriving in Chicago and function as planning centers for demonstrations to take place throughout the week at strategic targets in Chicago. Sunday, August 25 Massive demonstrations focusing on war and racism at major downtown hotels to greet the delegates arriving that after- noon, "Festival of Life" starts in Lincoln Park by Youth International Party (Yippies) Monday, August 26 Democratic Party Convention convenes. Workshops and action continue. Actions by various other groups are planned in- cluding a rally at Grant Park by the Coalition for an Open Convention, a challenge by the Black Mississippi Coalition for seating its delegates, and "surprises" by the Yippies. Planning and training in movement centers and nearby parks for the August 27th actions. Tuesday, August 27 While the Democrats celebrate LBJ's birthday, the movement will focus on the real accomplishments of the Johnson admin- istration by means of direct protest actions at institutions which represent the forces of militarism, racism, and ex- ploitation in LBJ's "Great Society." WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 3PM-CLASS MARCH Thursday, August 29 to convention hall from downtown. Rally at the convention hall. Return to downtown Chicago after the nomination. Demonstrations at four or five institutions representative of militarism and racism to underline our determination to stay in the streets of America "whoever the candidate, what- ever the platform, until every GI is home from Vietnam." In the afternoon there are plans for a massive People's Assembly to project the directions and tasks which will be developed during that week. HELP PLAN INTERNATIONAL DEMONSTRATION AGAINST THE VIETNAM WAR Student Mobilization Committee National Conference The document is a typewritten page with handwritten annotations. The text describes various leaflets and their captions, suggesting a focus on monitoring protest and activist materials. Handwritten marks, particularly checkmarks next to some leaflet descriptions, indicate an agent's review or confirmation. There's an official identifier "S100-60968" and "JES/pae" in the upper left corner, likely a file or case number and initials. A stamp with the number "2" appears at the bottom, possibly indicating a page number. The presence of an inked annotation near "Demonstraions" that reads "Demonstration Poinst" adds a layer of informal commentary on the content. No photographs, surveillance logs, or obvious redactions are present. the candidate, what- ever the platform, until every GI is home from Vietnam." In the afternoon there are plans for a massive People's Assembly to project the directions and tasks which will be developed during that week. HELP PLAN INTERNATIONAL DEMONSTRATION AGAINST THE VIETNAM WAR Student Mobilization Committee National Conference Chicago-August 31, September 1 • Panel Discussion by AntiWar Gls • International Speakers • High School Workshop The international movement against the war in Vietnam will continue this fall with the actions that have already mobilized millions in opposition to the war. The genocidal po- licy of the two American parties of war continues to horrify the world. The British and Japanese antiwar movements, as well as the Vietnamese, have called for international demonstrations against the war for the last week of October. As Amer- ican students whose government is prose- cuting the war against the Vietnamese, we must recognize our obligation to continue the struggle to bring the war to an end. SATURDAY-AUGUST 31-10:00 AM Center for Continuing Education (University of Chicago) 60th St. & Kimbark LIVE BAND SATURDAY NIGHT SUNDAY-SEPTEMBER 1-11:00 AM Unitarian Church 57th St. & Woodlawn Berkeley GI Teach-In. 100 GIs were there Aug. If you want to help distribute this leaflet, or if you want more information about the conference or housing, stop by the office or give us a call. Student Mobilization Committee 9 South Clinton St. Rm. 225 (corner of Clinton and Madison) Chicago, Illinois -60606 Phone: (312) 641-0280 The Student Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam, which organized the million student International Student Strike on April 26, 1968, is a national organization of in- dividuals and student groups who are united in acting for the immediate withdrawal of Am- erican troops from Vietnam. I will attend the Labor Day Conference of Student Mobilization Committee. Enclosed $2 Conference registration fee. I will be attending the Conference and will need housing. I would like to work on demonstrations against the war this fall. Enclosed is a contribution of $ to help with the work of SMC. Name.........................................................................Campus or group......................................................... Let the People Speak *** Demonstrate Your Opposition to the Vietnam War Grant Park Wednesday August 28th 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. The majority of the American people want the United States to stop the bombing and get out of Vietnam. The politicians are in Chicago threatening to con- tinue the war and Speak *** Demonstrate Your Opposition to the Vietnam War Grant Park Wednesday August 28th 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. The majority of the American people want the United States to stop the bombing and get out of Vietnam. The politicians are in Chicago threatening to con- tinue the war and to suppress opposition. This is the only demonstration for which the city has issued a permit despite repeated requests by many groups. The political bosses at the Democratic Convention, and the political boss of Chicago, Richard J. Daley, are obviously afraid to hear what the people want. They have turned Chicago into an armed camp and have tried to scuttle free speech so that they wouldn't have to listen to the innumerable Americans WHO WANT THE UNITED STATES TO GET OUT OF VIETNAM. The people of this country have been grossly deceived and misrepresented by the Johnson-Humphrey-Daley team. These are the men who promised peace in 1964, then escalated the war to the point where 200,000 American boys (and countless Vietnamese) have been killed or wounded. These are the men who evidently believe that the American people have no rights, that only government bureaucrats can decide whether we live or die. This totalitarian mentality, which goes hand in hand with the illegal war in Vietnam, must not go unchallenged. If we would reassert our right. to be free citizens, we must show our determination to stop the slaughter in Vietnam. We urge all Chicagcans to join with the thousands coming from across the country in a massivo antiwar demonstration at Grant Park, Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Let the People Be Heard National Mobilization Committee Room 315, 407 S. Daarbom 939-2666 Several thousand people are needed during the week of the Democratic National Convention as staff for the Mobilization Committee. A large staff has been working for several weeks to develop the outline of needed projects: a daily street paper; movement centers; strent organicare and marshals; medical teams; legal committee, housing, park petrols; etc. These projects require cubstantial support, however, during the next critical week. This paper outlines a variety of areas for which volunteer staff is needed. Further information can be obtained from the people listed. If you reach a particular staff person, contact Donia Gripe at 983-2563. MARSHALIS (a) Lean the Turf - people are needed to drive new arrivals around Chicago, going over various demonstration The image is a typed document with a dark border. It contains a list of numbered instructions under the heading "IF YOU ARE ARRESTED." The text is black and appears to be from an offset printing process. There are a few black dots that appear to be ink blots or smudges, particularly on the first page. There are no photographs, handwritten notes, official stamps, or filled-in forms visible on this page. The document is entirely text-based, providing advice and procedures for individuals who are arrested. The document consists of a page with handwritten notes and some typed text. The handwritten notes appear to be a set of protest slogans or directives, such as "NONVIOLENT REVOLUTION" and instructions like "refuse to pay taxes" and "burn the flags". There are also what appear to be references to specific religious texts or organizations. Some sections of the text are underlined or have dashed lines below them. The page is marred by pinholes at the top, suggesting it was once attached to other documents. There are no photographs, official stamps, or forms visible. a variety of areas for which volunteer staff is needed. Further information can be obtained from the people listed. If you reach a particular staff person, contact Donia Gripe at 983-2563. MARSHALIS (a) Lean the Turf - people are needed to drive new arrivals around Chicago, going over various demonstration arcas planned for August 27 and driving around the community at the International Amphitheatre where demonstrations occur August 28, Starf will need a car, Contac Marilyn Karz at 900-2005 OF 176-6039. (b) Planning Decentralised Dermatrations: Marshal groups of 4 to 5 people getting familiar with the googcaphy and layout of about 50 possible demonstration targets. These street organ- izers will join various movement centers on August 24 to help groups plan targets and actions. About 100 people are needed to take corponsibility for target areas. Contact John Froines or Irwin Gladstone, John can be reached at 230-2566 and Irwin can be reached at 433-2032 or 427-9607. (c) Marshalls: People are needed to join a growing movement of marshal's who will assine responsibility for the demonstration at the International ambithetre on August 28. Training for marshalls occurs back! dey, foliooxing this schedule: 1:30pm First Aid; 2:00 ק • Спака Гаace demonstrations; 2:45 - 5 pm-re- ports and discaccioar pa exercices, mobile defense tactics. Contact: Joan Freinus or Vernon Grizzard at 939-2666 or come to daily classes at Lincoln Park, RAMPARTS DAILY kamperto will publish a metropolitan size paper twice a day from August 24-29% Reporters, photographers and production people needed. Contact Jean Strouse at 243-1874 or TA9-1381. Distributing Ramparts: Hundreds of people are needed to sell the Caily paper in parks, movement centers, Mobilization offices and hotels; distributors keep half of the money received. Contact Huntley Barad or Jean Strouse at 243-1874 or TA9-1381, COMMUNICATIONS CENTRAL Staff will receive daily reports from all novement centers,. Mobilization offices, the daily paper, medical, legal and other operations across the city. These reports will be communicated to all parks and centers overy 2 hours around the clock. Contact Carol Glassman at 939-2666 or 939-2759. MEDICAL TEAMS: Staff is needed to support four permanent first-aid stations around the city and several mobile teams. Doctors and nurses preferred, but experience not required for all positions. Contact: Barbara Britts at 939-2666. HOUSING Additional staff are needed to assist people in finding housing during the week of the Convention. The housing office at 5475 S. Clark will be The document is a page with handwritten text, likely a flyer or announcement. It features two dark, circular shapes near the top, which appear to be ink blots or smudges. The handwriting is in uppercase and lowercase letters, with some words emphasized or written in larger font. There are no official stamps, photographs, forms, wiretap logs, surveillance charts, or redactions visible on this page. The visual content is limited to the handwritten text and the ink blops, suggesting it is a manually created communication. stations around the city and several mobile teams. Doctors and nurses preferred, but experience not required for all positions. Contact: Barbara Britts at 939-2666. HOUSING Additional staff are needed to assist people in finding housing during the week of the Convention. The housing office at 5475 S. Clark will be an important first point of contact for many people. It is necessary that housing staff become familiar with all plans, schedules and organizations in order to answer questions of new arrivals. Contact Dick Moore at 939-2666. LEGAL DEFENSE COMMITTEE Legal defense will include holding bail money for organiza- tions, compiling lists of people across the country willing to contribute to a bail fund in the eventuality of arrest (to be received from demonstration participants), appearing in court, preparing cases, etc. Legal training not essential. Contact: Gene Cerruti for legal defense at 641-1470 or Sylvia Cashaner for bail at 243-267

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