Cointelpro New Left Seattle Part 01 Final

This page is a cover sheet for an FBI document related to COINTELPRO. It features a title, "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS," with a subject line indicating "(COINTELPRO)." Below this, the document is further categorized with "NEW LEFT" and "SEATTLE." A numerical identifier, "100-449698-50," is also prominent. A circular emblem with the words "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT" is present in the center of the page, surrounded by stars, and superimposed on stripes that may represent the American flag. The bottom of the page displays the header "FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION." There are no photographs, handwritten notes, stamps, or redactions visible on this particular page. FOIPA COVER SHEET FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) NEW LEFT SEATTLE 100-449698-50 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. FBI Date: 10/26/70 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-439048) (100-449698) FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (100-27151)(P) (100-29237) (P) SUBJECT: STUDENTS FOR A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY (SDS) WORKER STUDENT ALLIANCE (WSA) IS - SDS Bufile: 100-439048 COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT Bufile: 100-449698 CARBON COPY 10/23/70. Re Bureau airtel to Atlanta and other offices, A review of information contained in referenced airtel and in Boston airtel to Bureau, dated 10/16/70, fails to disclose the possibility of sending any informants from the Seattle Division for meeting either at San Jose, California, or Detroit, Michigan, on November 2, 1970, and November 3, 1970. A review of current Seattle informants and a discussion of this matter with Agents working New Left matters fails to disclose any informants from the Seattle Division who currently meet requirements as set forth in referenced Bureau airtel. In the event any additional information is developed at Seattle which would be pertinent to this COINTELPRO operation, the Bureau and interested offices will be immediately advised. 4 4 4 4 - - - - Bureau (RM)(100-439048)(100-449698) Boston (RM)(100-35473)(100-38580) Detroit (RM)(100-30057)(100-35108) San Francisco (RM)(100-52152)(100-60968) Seattle (2-100-27151) (2-100-29237) ORIGINAL FILED IN 11G.1] WHW:bfr (20-174) 4-1-1 NOT RECORDED 185 OCT 30 1970 Approved: - Special Agent in Charge Sent M Per E. §. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1968-346-000 (11) OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1957 EDITION GSA FPR (4 CPR) 111-IL-S UNITED STATES ERNMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) DATE: 4/12/71 FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (100-29237) (P*) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT Re Seattle letter to Bureau, 2/5/71. I. POTENTIAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION Although there are numerous "New Left" activists currently residing in the Seattle area, organized group activity, as such, is at a low ebb at the current time. It is anticipated that during the latter part of April and thereafter until the end of the school term in June, some organizational activity will emerge, centered around Vietnam protest or the current local un-employment situation. The Seattle Division will closely follow this development low ebb at the current time. It is anticipated that during the latter part of April and thereafter until the end of the school term in June, some organizational activity will emerge, centered around Vietnam protest or the current local un-employment situation. The Seattle Division will closely follow this development and will attempt to create disruptive and diversionary activities within any of these New Left groups which appear to be attracting any large following among "New Left" activists. II. PENDING COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION Seattle Division is continuing to review evidence that Cointelpro action inaugurated to [REDACTED] may have achieved some success. Seattle is [REDACTED] this development closely and is continuing attempts to devise further ways to [REDACTED] [REDACTED] SUfile 100-47617, who has been attempting to increase his influence among New Left activists. III. TANGIBLE RESULTS The following information apparently gives some indication that some "New Left" activists now feel that [REDACTED] is an informant: REC-36 (12)- Bureau (REG) Seattle (2 - 100-29237) (1 - 100-113) (1 - 100-29653) (6) APR 231971 16 APR 16 1971 NEW LEFT Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan SE 100-29237 1. During March, 1971, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] A 90 day status letter will be submitted on or before July 7, 1971, unless additional pertinent information is developed prior to that time. -2- C ```json [ {"box_2d": [2, 24, 27, 967], "text_content": "---"}, {"box_2d": [27, 137, 54, 279], "text_content": "OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10\nMAY 1970 EDITION\n"}, {"box_2d": [57, 137, 72, 427], "text_content": "UNITED STATES CONMENT"}, {"box_2d": [80, 140, 111, 412], "text_content": "Memorandum\n"}, {"box_2d": [132, 671, 152, 927], "text_content": "DATE: February 5, 1971\n"}, {"box_2d": [135, 60, 149, 497], "text_content": "TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698)\n"}, {"box_2d": [174, 58, 217, 533], "text_content": "FROM SAC, SEATTLE (100-29237) (PA)\n"}, {"box_2d": [232, 60, 248, 439], "text_content": "SUBJECT: COINTELPRO NEW LEFT\n"}, {"box_2d": {"box_2d": [292, 300, 313, 915], "text_content": "Reference Seattle letter to Director dated 10/14/70.\n"}, {"box_2d": [326, 187, 343, 671], "text_content": "I. POTENTIAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION\n"}, {"box_2d": [357, 182, 557, 916], "text_content": "Following the mistrial in the \"Seattle 8\" conspiracy\ntrial at Tacoma, Washington, in December, 1970, there\nappears to be some division within the leadership of the\nvarious New Left groups in the Seattle area. Informants are\nbeing canvassed for potential targets for future counter-.\nintelligence action in this regard and further efforts will\nbe made to divide the already fragmented \"New Left\" groups\nin the area. A hearing is scheduled during the middle of\nFebruary, 1971 with regard to This page from a declassified FBI document is a standard text-based page, featuring a prominent "NOTICE" at the top, centered and underlined. The notice itself is entirely text, informing the reader that the best available copies are used in reproduction, and any blurriness or difficulty reading is due to the condition of the original documents. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, forms, logs, charts, redactions, or visual evidence of surveillance methods present on this page. leadership of the\nvarious New Left groups in the Seattle area. Informants are\nbeing canvassed for potential targets for future counter-.\nintelligence action in this regard and further efforts will\nbe made to divide the already fragmented \"New Left\" groups\nin the area. A hearing is scheduled during the middle of\nFebruary, 1971 with regard to contempt actions on the \"Seattle\n8\" defendants and following decision by the Ninth Circuit\nCourt of Appeals, the Seattle Division will be in a better\nposition to plan potential counterintelligence action.\n"}, {"box_2d": [570, 187, 587, 633], "text_content": "II. PENDING COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION\n"}, {"box_2d": [597, 179, 759, 947], "text_content": "During December, 1970, in connection with the trial\nagainst the \"Seattle 8\" defendants (RUfile 176-2138\n-entitled\n[REDACTED]\ndefendants and their attorneys were apparently under the\nimpression that the Government intended to uncover further\ninformants in addition to\n[REDACTED]\nThere was considerable speculation among spectators, mostly\nin sympathy with the defendants, that one of the defendants\nor probably one of the co-defendants was actually a\nGovernment informant.\n"}, {"box_2d": {"box_2d": [744, 452, 776, 596], "text_content": "10.56\n"}, {"box_2d": {"box_2d": [774, 183, 862, 913], "text_content": "Following the declaration of a mistrial by Judge\nBOLDT, and the subsequent incarceration of the defendants\nin various federal penal institutions throughout the West.\nCoast, there was additional speculation that one or m\nof the defendants was probably a Government informe\n"}, {"box_2d": {"box_2d": [871, 183, 940, 491], "text_content": "Bureau (REC)\n- Seattle (2 - 100-29237)\n(1-100-113)\n(1-100-29653)\n"}, {"box_2d": {"box_2d": [875, 702, 893, 841], "text_content": "16 FEB 9 1971\n"}, {"box_2d": {"box_2d": [925, 827, 935, 947], "text_content": "ith enc. 1-4)\n"}, {"box_2d": {"box_2d": [942, 145, 962, 233], "text_content": "WHW: jlb\n"}, {"box_2d": {"box_2d": [945, 778, 980, 870], "text_content": "N' V LEE\n"}, {"box_2d": {"box_2d": [956, 108, 983, 313], "text_content": "5 FEB 19. 1971-\n"}, {"box_2d": {"box_2d": [966, 342, 985, 747], "text_content": "Savings Bonds Recularly on the Payroll Savines Plan\n"} ] ``` SE 100-29237 To further capitalize on this speculation, on an anonymous cell was placed to [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] By way of background, it should be pointed out that USA STAN PITKIN, who handled the Government's case in connection with the "Seattle 8" also received considerable publicity during 1970 in connection with an expose of police payoffs before a Federal Grand Jury in Seattle, Washington, earlier in 1970. It should further be pointed out that [REDACTED]is a fugitive in connection with the "Seattle 8" matter and is subject of Identification Order #4424, BUfile 100-194648. [REDACTED]BUfile 100-47617 has been involved in practically all "Old Left," and "New Left" activities for the past 20 years and his current The page is a declassified FBI document with several official stamps and handwritten notations. At the top, the FBI seal and date "10/26/70" are visible. There are several official stamps including "CARBON COPY," "NOT RECORDED," and "ORIGINAL FILED IN." Handwritten annotations include agent notes and signatures at the bottom of the page related to approval and responsibility. The document appears to be a memo referencing airtel communications and lists various FBI field offices with associated identification numbers. There are no photographs or direct visual evidence of surveillance methods. This page is a redacted FBI memorandum dated April 12, 1971, from SAC, Seattle to the Director, FBI, regarding COINTELPRO – NEW LEFT. It includes handwritten annotations, postmarks, and official stamps. There is a line crossed out which appears next to the TO line and handwritten markings next to the FROM line. A circular stamp with "REC-36" is visible, along with a handwritten "Bureau (REG)" section with numbered entries and "Seattle" listed. A date stamp "16 APR 16 1971" is present, as well as a handwritten "NEW LEFT" annotation. A symbol that resembles a tally mark with a circle around it is also visible. Portions of the document have been blacked out, indicating redactions. The bottom of the page includes a message to "Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan." in 1970. It should further be pointed out that [REDACTED]is a fugitive in connection with the "Seattle 8" matter and is subject of Identification Order #4424, BUfile 100-194648. [REDACTED]BUfile 100-47617 has been involved in practically all "Old Left," and "New Left" activities for the past 20 years and his current whereabouts are unknown. III. TANGIBLE RESULTS On December 23, 1970, a Christmas Card was mailed from the Federal Penitentiary at McNeil Island, addressed - 2 - SE 100-29237 1 Seattle, Washington. On the outside of the envelope which had been postmarked at McNeil Island, was the notation "Please forward." Inside this Christmas card bearing the following note, dated 12/21/70 at McNeil Island: [REDACTED] This card was obviously sent by and [REDACTED] both of whom were sentenced to McNeil Island for contempt following a mistrial in the "Seattle 8" matter. Another source of the Seattle Office indicated that [REDACTED] Although this activity was connected primarily with a criminal matter, it is felt appropriate to mention it here inasmuch as the subjects involved are all "New Left" subjects currently under investigation. A 90-day status letter will be submitted on or before April 7, 1971, unless additional information is developed concerning the foregoing action which is deemed pertinent in connection with "COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT." 3- C OPTIONAL FORM NO. 8 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES ERNMENT Memorandum TO :DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) SAC, SEATTLE (100-29237) (P*) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT DATE: 10/14/70 Re Seattle letter to Bureau, 7/7/70. I. POTENTIAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION In the event federal process against [REDACTED] is dismissed prior to the trial of the "Seattle 8" in Federal Court, Tacoma, Washington, November 9, 1970, consideration will be given to planting a story that [REDACTED] was an informant in the case. Informants are being canvassed for potential targets of future counterintelligence action. II. PENDING COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION None. III. TANGIBLE RESULTS None. A 90-day status letter will be submitted on or before January 7, 1971. (2)- Bureau (REG) 2 - Seattle WHW:cmf (4) [REDACTED] REC- 56 ! 1 12 1 OCT 19 1970 C 364 530CT 22 1970 INT. SEC. Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1959 EDITION BSA PPMR (CPR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (100-29237) (P*) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT DATE: 7/7/70 Re Seattle letter This page is a declassified FBI document with several large, black redactions obscuring the majority of the content. At the top is the document identifier "SE 100-29237" and a header stating "1. During March, 1971," followed by a large redacted block. Below this is another extensive redaction covering most of the page. The bottom portion of the page contains a sentence: "A 90 day status letter will be submitted on or before July 7, 1971, unless additional pertinent information is developed prior to that time." There is a page number "- 2 -" at the bottom center and a large "C" stamp on the right side. The document appears to be a form or report with some handwritten or stamped elements that are difficult to discern due to the quality and redactions. 22 1970 INT. SEC. Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1959 EDITION BSA PPMR (CPR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (100-29237) (P*) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT DATE: 7/7/70 Re Seattle letter to Bureau, 4/8/70. I. POTENTIAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION In view of recent action by Federal Grand Jury in returning indictments against 16 individuals identified as SLF and SDS members, no counterintelligence action is con- templated at this time. These indictments have created considerable confusion in SLF and SDS circles and activities of both groups have been curtailed for the past six weeks. Informant coverage is being utilized to determine further activities of both groups and every available effort will be made to utilize this information in connection with counterintelligence action. II. PENDING COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION None. III. TANGIBLE RESULTS None. A 90-day status letter will be submitted on or before October 7, 1970. [REDACTED] - [REDACTED] Bureau (REG) Seattle WHW:cmf (4) SEP 14 1970 REC 83 [ILLEGIBLE] 100-449698-50-11 12 JUL 9 70 RESEARCH SECTION 56 JUL 141970 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan [REDACTED] OPTIONAL FORM NO MAY NO EDITION BSA GEN, NO. 17 [REDACTED] [REDACTED] UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM [REDACTED] SAC, SEATTLE (100-29237) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT DATE: Sept. 24, 1969 [REDACTED] Confidential Re Bureau airtel to Albany, September 8, 1969, outlining a current dispute between SDS and BPP members over the issue of a petition campaign for community control of local police.u No information has been received from Seattle informants indicating that local SDS Chapters or the BPP are currently involved in any dispute over this petition campaign.u [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 40 2 - Bureau (REG) 3 - Seattle (2 - 100-29237) (1 - 157-721) (COINTEL PRO, BLACK NATIONALIST HATE GROUPS) WHW:1pt (5) EX- 104 REC 16 [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Classified by [REDACTED] Exempt from CDS. Category Date of Declassification Indefinite [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 18 SEP 26 1969 [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 59 OCT 21969 [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] The document is a dated FBI memorandum (February 5, 1971) concerning "COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT" in Seattle, with official stamps and handwritten notes. Redactions are present in section II, obscuring specific names and details. A small sketch resembling a person is near the bottom left, possibly an annotation or symbol. The document also features typed informational text regarding counterintelligence actions and pending investigations, with some handwritten numerical codes and dates, such as "[Redacted] FEB 9 1971". 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The Bureau has no objection to your furnishing the "Guardian" article entitled "Panther Leaders Blast SDS," which appeared in the 8/16/69 edition to appropriate Special Agents in Charge (SAC) contacts in the press and news media. At the time of these contacts, you should advise them that they are to maintain the Bureau's interest in the strictest confidence. Authority is also granted for you to mail this article anonymously to editors of selected campus newspapers in the State of Washington. Authority is denied to send this same article to selected Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) leaders throughout the state since it is felt that these leaders have already been made aware of the rift that exists between EPP to editors of selected campus newspapers in the State of Washington. Authority is denied to send this same article to selected Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) leaders throughout the state since it is felt that these leaders have already been made aware of the rift that exists between EPP [ILLEGIBLE] and the Black Panther Party (BPP). With regard to the MAI [ILLEGIBLE]L organizational chart appearing in the August, 1969, issue of SEP 15 1969 Socialist," it is felt that these could be used to advantage in anonymous mailings in your division. Prior to COMMBBing it, however, you should advise the Bureau as to the identity of those persons to whom you propose sending it. RHH:Jes [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] (4) NOTE: A split has developed between the BPP and SDS. This split was publicized in the 8/16/69 issue of the "Guardian." Seattle proposed furnishing this article to appropriate SAC contacts in the news media so that they could make appropriate editorial comment. Seattle also suggested that it be sent anonymously to campus editors in the State of Washington and to be mailed anonymously to SDS leaders throughout the state. Recently, the "Young Socialist," a publication of the Young Socialist Alliance, an SWP youth group, published an organi zational chart criticizing and lampooning the recent split [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] in SDS. The distribution of such a chart might serve to further this split. [ILLEGIBLE] 54 SEP 25 1969 Brier Callahan Corrad -Felt Gale Rosen Sullivan Tavel Trotter Tele. Room Holmes Gandy 310 MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT [REDACTED] OPTIO MAY IN 1. 10. 21 UNITED STATES NMENT Memorandum TO DIRECTOR, FBI (160-449698) FROM COM FAC, SEATER (100-22837) (2) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT DATE: 8/27/19 350652 ! RHH: 9/10/69 15 Re Bureau airtel, 8/20/69, soliciting recommendations for Cointclpro activity based on possible split between SDS and BPP as outlined in the August 1.6, 1969, "Guardian" article entitled "Panther Leaders Alast SDS". following: Bureau authority requestco to inaugurate the 1. The "Guardian" article will be furnished to appropriate SAC contacts in press and news media who would logically make editorial contents 2. The article will be mailed to editors of the larger campus newspapers throughout the State of Washington anonymously. Even if the article appearca ir. caly ons out of ten campus newspapers it would be beneficial. 3. The article could be railed anonymously to selected SDS leaders throughout the state. It would appear to The page is primarily text-based with several large black redactions obscuring sensitive information. At the top, there are two dark circles, possibly ink blots or stamp impressions, and the heading "SE 100-29237". Below the heading, the text discusses speculation and an anonymous call. The bulk of the page is dedicated to details about USA STAN PITKIN and the "Seattle 8" case, with further redactions present. The document is marked with "CONFIDENTIAL" stamps. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, or forms visible. The visual evidence primarily consists of the official text, redacted portions, and the document identifier. This page is from a declassified FBI document, evidenced by the "SE 100-29237" designation and the overall format. It contains substantial black redactions, obscuring portions of the text, suggesting sensitive information. The document features several official stamps or markings and a clear handwritten page number "- 3 -". There are no photographs, forms with filled-in fields, wiretap logs, or surveillance charts visible. The content appears to be a typed report with some marginalia present in the form of small dots and smudges consistent with age and handling of the document. be mailed to editors of the larger campus newspapers throughout the State of Washington anonymously. Even if the article appearca ir. caly ons out of ten campus newspapers it would be beneficial. 3. The article could be railed anonymously to selected SDS leaders throughout the state. It would appear to serve no useful purpose at this time to mail the article to BPP members. If Bureau approval is granted, individuals who are furnished with this article will be identifiei. In addition the Bureau should consider similar utilization of the attached page which appeared in the August, 1969, issue of "Young Socialist". This material capitalizes on the recent split in the national SDS lorder- ship and could help disrupt local SDS chapters who might be engaged in power struggles for Isadership and membership c individual campuses. 1cc ufincl.902D REC-6 ! 2-Lureau (REG) - Seattle ST-113 12 SEP 2 1969 (1 - 157-721) (Ccintelpro-Black Nationalist Kate Group) WHW:cch (5) 20 The the Young Socialist is proud to pass along this handy graphic guide to the split in SDS (prepared by a couple of our readers). It will be remembered that the Now Left was to be distinguished from the Old Left by its lack of factionalism. We can't vouch for the total accuracy of this chart or that it will clear up all the misunderstanding surrounding the split. However, those who were confused about how the minority at the convention could expel the majority when the SDS constitution contained no provision for expelling anybody will be relieved by the following statement issued by the now officers of the "real" SDS: Takıng a vote "was rejected, as it meant counterrevolutionaries having too right to 'vota' on their own counterrevolutionary signature." At any rate, it's interesting to note the sharp increase in the number of SDS'ers applying for membership in the YSA. THE LAYMAN'S GUIDE TO THE SPLIT IN SDS, OR TWO, THREE, MANY SDS'S SSOC-Dissolved In time for convention OR WILL THE REAL SDS PLEASE STAND UP? GRESSIVE LABOR PARTY M. Rosen, prop. Up Mao Up Stalin Down with Ho Down with Che Down with Cuba ? Malcolm X SDS, c'est moi Song: We're Off To See the Chairman WORKER-STUDENT ALLIANCE SDS WORKER-STUDENT ALLIANCE PLP, prop. Only students need apply Up Mao Up Stalin Down with Black Nationalism Song: Get a Job SPARTACIST J. Robertson, prop. The WSA's ISC Down with Mao Down Down with Cuba ? Malcolm X SDS, c'est moi Song: We're Off To See the Chairman WORKER-STUDENT ALLIANCE SDS WORKER-STUDENT ALLIANCE PLP, prop. Only students need apply Up Mao Up Stalin Down with Black Nationalism Song: Get a Job SPARTACIST J. Robertson, prop. The WSA's ISC Down with Mao Down with Stalin Down with Che Down with Cuba Down with Ho Down with Up Song: I Ain't Got Nobody THE WEATHERMAN M. Rudd and B. Dohrn, props. Up Mao Up Stalin Up Participatory Autocracy Guerrilla Warfare in Central Park Song: Blowin' in The Wind AVAKIAN, KLONSKY, RUDD, DOHRN SDS REVOLUTIONARY YOUTH MOVEMENT II M. Klonsky, prop. Up Mao Up Stalin Up the theory of the Black Belt (sometimes confused with Hammer & Steel, CPUSA 1934, Alabama Karate champion) Song: Hi Ho, Hi Ho BAY AREA REVOLU- TIONARY UNION¬ R. Avakian, prop. Up Mao Up Stalin Up yours you counterrevolution- ary Trotskyite fascist revisionist Running Dog. Song: We're Off to Sue the Chairman NEW LEFT NOTES (A) notes Center of Gravity JOE HILL CAUCUS J. Jones, prop. Up Mao ? Stalin Unite for Unity Up with Up Down with Down Song: I Love Everybody (except ISC) NEW LEFT NOTES (B) LABOR COMMITTEE L. Marcus, prop. First to feel the ax Up the racist NY Teachers' Strike Song: Don't Fence Me Out INDEPENDENT SOCIALIST CLUBS H. Draper, prop. Down with Mao Down with Stalin Down with Che Down with Cuba Down with China Down with NLF Up with Down Song: I Ain't Got Nobody. RYM Walks Out THERE IS STILL ROOM FOR YOUR OWN FACTION. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT ANY SDS NATIONAL OFFICE CP Floating Crap Game NATIONAL CONVENTION EXPELS RACIST PL, AND ELECTS IEW OFFICERS CONFUSED ABOUT RIGHT AND LEFT? SPIN, AT CENTER OF GRAVITY AND THEY ALL GO INTO ORBIT FBI Date: 4/23/69 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Via AIRTEL AIRTEL (Priority) TO : DIRECTOR, FBI FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (100-29338) SUBJECT: REVOLUTIONARY UNION IS - RU (NATIONALITIES INTELLIGENCE) 00: San Francisco BUfile: 105-184369 SEfile: 100-29338 (RUC) PROGRESSIVE LABOR PARTY IS - PLP 00: New York BUfile: 100-437041 SEfile: 100-26109 (F) COINTELPRO - NEW_LEFT__ -BUfile: 100-449689 SEfile: 100-29237 (P") CARBON COPY Re San Francisco airtel dated 3/25/69 captioned "REVOLUTIONARY UNION, IS-RU," and "PROGRESSIVE LABOR PARTY, IS-PLP." Referenced San Francisco airtel requests comments concerning informants 6 - Bureau (REG) (2 - 105-184