Cointelpro Socialist Workers Party Part 04

IK 100-1904 From March of 1934 until February of 1935, [REDACTED] had no opportunity to sell the camp, but in February of 1935 he secured some prospective buyers. He then contacted [REDACTED] who is the wife of [REDACTED] and learned from her the camp was still for sale, but the asking price was now [REDACTED], with a 10% selling commission. [REDACTED] also advised [REDACTED] that a mortgage would be acceptable, and she would like to hear of any offers by prospective buyers. In March of 1935, [REDACTED] advised that a $10,000 down payment would be accepted and the balance would be acceptable in a mortgage. [REDACTED] advised that in early March, 1935, he entered into an agreement with [REDACTED] a real estate broker from Hackettstown, N.J., who would purchase the property and in turn sell it to the Roick School. [REDACTED] advised the property was then sold by [REDACTED] to [REDACTED] $27,000 who in turn sold it to the Roick School. [REDACTED] advised that an attorney by the name of [REDACTED] , Newark, N.J., represented the at the sale of the Mt. Spring Camp. [REDACTED] also advised he did not know what final financial arrangements were made, but he believed a $10,000 down payment was made and the balance taken in a mortgage by the [REDACTED] [REDACTED] also advised he had seen [REDACTED] at the time of the sale, on 3/2/35, and at that time had told [REDACTED] he was going to Canada on a fishing trip, and after his return he was getting a job in Newark, N.J. He did not tell [REDACTED] where he was going to work, and [REDACTED] has not seen him since that date. LEAD NEWARK AT [ILLEGIBLE] , N.J. [REDACTED] will verify the residence of [REDACTED] and conduct necessary investigation to determine his current employment. 2 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1963 EDITION GSA 7466 (41 C 101-114 UNITED STATES G RNMENT Memorandum TO FROM SUBJECT: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291) DATE: 10/15/65 AUB PASAC, NEWARK (100-46426) (P) SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY IS - SWP DISRUPTION PROGRAM Re Newark letter to Bureau dated 6/24/65 and captioned as above and Newark letter to Bureau captioned, "SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY, IS SWP" dated 9/7/65. of the Newark SWP continues to be disturbed over the Party's position on the Negro question has stated that he was displeased at the report given by at the recently held SWP National Convention and that The image is a scan of a typewritten document, likely an FBI report, with significant portions of text redacted. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, or visible surveillance materials. The redactions are extensive, obscuring names, locations, and specific details of the transactions and individuals discussed. The only discernible text includes a document identifier "IK 100-1904," the word "LEAD," "NEWARK," and a partial phrase about verifying residence and employment. The page number "2" is visible at the bottom center. above and Newark letter to Bureau captioned, "SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY, IS SWP" dated 9/7/65. of the Newark SWP continues to be disturbed over the Party's position on the Negro question has stated that he was displeased at the report given by at the recently held SWP National Convention and that he plans to prepare A the manuscript criticizings report and will set forth his own views on the Negro question. These developments are being followed and the Bureau will be advised if there is an opportunity to create additional friction in the SWP. 1 2 - Bureau (RM) 2 - Newark DWA:ks (4) EX 100 REC-74 DELETED COPY SEIT USA, NYC, FOR RELEASE TO PLATITIFTS IN SWP CIVIL SETTER DATED FEB 29 1975 AND FILED IN 100-16 (SWP KALI FILE). 2010-100 061 76 1055 INT SEC Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan OPTIONAL FORM NO. 101 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPR (41 CFR) 161-11.6 UNITED STATES O INMENT Memorandum TO: FROM: [ILLEGIBLE] yeu SUBJECT: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291) SAC, NEW YORK (100-146608) (P) SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY IS-SWP DISRUPTION PROGRAM Rebulet to NY, 6/21/65. DATE: 10/29/65/ Relet set forth that action would be initiated at the Seat of Government re dissemination of derogatory background concerning [REDACTED] , SWP Candidate for [REDACTED] has made several public speeches, radio and television appearances, but the NYO has noted no questioning of him tending to bring out his background. Similarly, there has been no critical comment re [REDACTED] in this connection in the press. Since the NYC elections will be held 11/2/65, it appears that no positive results have been obtained from this operation. DELETED COPY SENT USA, NYC, FOR REACE TO PLAINTIFES IN SWP CIVIL TER DATED. FEE 23 1975 FILED IN 100-16 (SWP MAIN FILE). [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] EX 110 REC- 52 (2 - Bureau (RM) 1 - New York GPB:nbc (3) De Papak [ILLEGIBLE] 8 NOV 1 1965 SUBV CONTROL 18/ 51 NOV 9 1965 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 3010-100 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 100 EDITION GSA GUIH REG. NO. 17 UNITED STATES 108 ? IENT Memoranuam TO DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291) FROM SAC, NEWARK (100-46426) (P) SUBJECT: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY IS SWP DISRUPTION PROGRAM DATE: 11/26/65 Re Newark letter to Bureau dated 10/15/65. E Two recently scheduled membership meetings of the Newark SWP were cancelled because of poor attendance. Neither forums nor educational The page is a declassified FBI memorandum, likely from the COINTELPRO collection, dated October 15, 1965. It uses an official "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum" header. Handwritten notations include a signature-like mark next to the "FROM" line and several stamps, including "EX 100," "REC-74," and a date stamp reading "OCT 16 1965." There are also multiple redacted sections of text, particularly in the body of the memorandum regarding the content of the report. A small, faint sketch of a person in uniform appears in the bottom left corner. The document is a memorandum dated October 29, 1965, concerning the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) and its Disruption Program. It contains official letterhead, typed text, and handwritten additions by field agents. Notably, there are several redactions, appearing as blacked-out boxes, which obscure names of individuals and a location. Handwritten notes in the margins include routing information and an official stamp indicating "EX 110" and "REC 52." A signature is visible at the bottom right of the main text block, and another stamped date appears as "51 NOV 9 1965" with a small illustration of a soldier. Towards the bottom, there's a note about buying U.S. Savings Bonds. The document also includes a stamp with "SUBJ-CONTROL" and handwritten annotations near it. There is also a stamp "DELETED COPY SENT USA, NYC, FOR REFACE TO PLAINTIFFES IN SWP CIVIL TER DATED FEB 23 1975 FILED IN 100-16 (SWP MAIN FILE)" and some handwritten text that is difficult to read. 108 ? IENT Memoranuam TO DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291) FROM SAC, NEWARK (100-46426) (P) SUBJECT: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY IS SWP DISRUPTION PROGRAM DATE: 11/26/65 Re Newark letter to Bureau dated 10/15/65. E Two recently scheduled membership meetings of the Newark SWP were cancelled because of poor attendance. Neither forums nor educational classes are currently being held. The pledge to the national fund drive was reduced to $150.00. The Newark SWP continues to be in a state of disruption, and Newark has no suggestions under this program at the present time. DELETED COPY SENT UTA, TỤC, FOR RELEASE TO LAINTS, IN SWP CIVIL SUIT LLITEH DATED FEB 26 1975 AND FILED IN 100-16 (SWF KAIN FILE). Jeffr - Bureau (RM) -Newark DWA:aas (3) REG 80.182 A ே 16 NOV 29 1965 1 53 DEC3 1965 DIT SEC. TO FROM SUBJECT: OPTIONA 4.10 ON OSA Fraut.) CR 101-114 UNITED STATES G RNMENT Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291) SAC, NEW YORK (100-146608) SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY 13-3WP DISRUPTION PROGRAM DATE: 1/17/66 D. PRAN Recent investigation of the SWP reflects its primary goal at present is to infiltrate and gain influence in the anti-war movement. There is some indication that the "moderate" elements in the anti-war movement have begun to resent efforts of the SWP's youth group, the Young Socialist Alliance (YSA), to shape policy. The YSA was pretty well frozen out of any leadership role at the anti-war conference in Washington during the 1965 Thanksgiving weekend. Also, according to the "New York Times" of 1/10/66, the YSA lost out on the slogan it backed (immediate withdrawal of troops from Vietnam) at the policy meeting of the National Coordinating Committee to End the War in Vietnam, January 8 and 9, 1966. The YSA is presently promoting a caucus of its own and supporting organizations for the purpose of again trying for a strong voice in the anti-war movement. A National plenum of the SWP is scheduled for February 11-13, 1966, at which future plans will be enunciated. The NYO will analyze this information and propose a disruption tactic designed to alienate the 3.JP from its present primary focus, the anti-war movement. This will be in the form of making known the intentions of the sup to the moderate anti-war leadership through dissemination of public source material, anonymous mailings, or other appropriate means. FUR KELEASE TO PLAITTEES IN IN 100-16 (SWP MAIN FILE(.میرد DATED FEB-28 1975 AND FILED The document is a typed memorandum on an official FBI form. It includes "Memorandum" at the top, "UNITED STATES" and "IENT" are also visible. There are handwritten annotations in the "FROM" field and in the margin towards the bottom of the page. Several official stamps are present, including what appears to be a routing stamp on the right side with "REG 80" and a date stamp of "16 NOV 29 1965." Towards the bottom right, there's a handwritten stamp that reads "INT-SEC." There are also handwritten markings with dates and file references, and a stamp with "53 DEC 3 1965." No photographs or surveillance charts are visible. focus, the anti-war movement. This will be in the form of making known the intentions of the sup to the moderate anti-war leadership through dissemination of public source material, anonymous mailings, or other appropriate means. FUR KELEASE TO PLAITTEES IN IN 100-16 (SWP MAIN FILE(.میرد DATED FEB-28 1975 AND FILED SP CIVIL SUIT BY LETTER The Bureau will be 2/28/66. 13.080 Bureau (RM) New York AJG:mrm (3) ASO JAN 25 1966 2010-100 1 ... Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan furnished a recommendation by 183 REC-3/ Γ.Χ. 113 زم Wee 16 JAN 18 1966 INT/SEC.) OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA IPMA (4) CAU 101-114 UNITED STATES C ERNMENT Memorandum TO DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291) DATE: 4B 3,1900 FROM : RW SAC, NEWARK (100-46426) (P) SUBJECT: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY IS - SWP DISRUPTION PROGRAM Re Newark letter to Bureau 11/26/65. reported on 12/23/65, that [REDACTED] is having difficulties at his job as a reporter because of his affiliation with the SWP. An anonymous letter was previously sent to [REDACTED]’s employer with Bureau approval. reported on 1/19/66, that he had learned from [REDACTED] a member of the Newark SWP executive committee, that the SWP has been unable to hold membership meetings for several weeks and there is a possibility that the Newark Branch will become defunct. These developments are being closely followed and the Bureau will be kept ad- vised. • DELETED COPY SENT USA, NYC, FOR RELEASE TO PLAINTIENS IN SWP CIVIL SLUT LT ITER DATED 8 25 1975 AND FILED IN 100-16 (SWP MAIN FILE). C. Cmj 2010 7/27/77 NPM M APPROPRIATE AGENCIES AND FIELD OFFICES ADVISED BY NTIS DATE REG. 184 REC- 14 EX 108 1 FEB 7 1966 53 FEB 10 1966 INT. SEC. CONFIDENTIAL Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 8010-108 DELETED COPy SETU, NYC, FOR RELEASE TO PLATIFS IN FEB 26 1975 SNP CIVU S DATED. AD FILED IN 100-16 (SWF) 07 last toppy DP: 3/2016 UITED STAL GOVERT IZMORA DU. 1 TO: FRO.1: SUBJECT: DIRECTOR, FOI (100-436291) SAC, NEW YORK (100-146608) 0 - SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY IS SAP DISRUPTIO PROGRAM RelYlet t Director, 1/17/66. DATE: 3/10/16 On 11/25-28/65, the National Cittee to and the War in Viet Nam held a convention in Washington, D.C. The SWP and the YSA's efforts to dinate and control this convention by forcing the issue of "Irmediate Withdrawal of US This page primarily consists of typed text from an FBI memorandum, dated January 17, 1966. It includes handwritten annotations and stamps within the document. Specifically, there are routing codes such as "REC-3 /, TX.113," and stamped dates like "16 JAN 18 1966" and "JAN 25 1966." A prominent signature appears at the top right, and a "FOR RELEASE TO PLAINTIFFS IN SP CIVIL SUIT BY LETTER DATED FEB-28 1975 AND FILED IN 100-16 (SWP MAIN FILE)" stamp is visible on the left margin. There are no photographs or visual evidence of surveillance methods. PARTY IS SAP DISRUPTIO PROGRAM RelYlet t Director, 1/17/66. DATE: 3/10/16 On 11/25-28/65, the National Cittee to and the War in Viet Nam held a convention in Washington, D.C. The SWP and the YSA's efforts to dinate and control this convention by forcing the issue of "Irmediate Withdrawal of US Troops from Viet lan" as the basic slogan for anti-war word: was soundly defeated at this conference. In addition, the YSA received considerable unfavorable publicity for its tactics and attitude at this conventi n. It is felt that the above defeat by the party and youth can be of sinificant nature in regard t capti ned prara. This is pointed out by the fact that a latinal Cittee member of the SWP fra Seattle, recently directed a denunciation f the policies of the party and its youth in regard t anti-war werk in writing and als at the recently-cncluded SWP National Comittee Plenus held during February, 1966. 1910 9+D 2-Cureau (Att. 3) (Ri) 2-ston (100-442) (Att. 1) (Ril) 2-Cleveland (100-1012) (att. 1) (Ri) 2-Chicag: (100-39227) (Att. 1) (R) 2-Detrit (100-30024) (Att. 1) (RA) 2-Denver (100-2650 (Att. 1) (Ri) 2-Los Angeles (100-61697) (att. 1) (Ri) 2-111100-7313 (100-7313) (Att. 1) (Ri) 2-inneapolis (100-1246) (Att. 1) (RM) EX-101 2-lewark (100-46426) (Att. 1) (R1) 2026 1) REC-6 2-Philadelphia (100-2036) (Att. 1) (R) 2-San Dieg (100-5786) (Att. 1) (Ri) 2-san Francisc: (100-5056) (Att. 1) (R) 2-3eattle (100-3864) (Att. 1) (RI) 1-i.ew York (100-4013) (SMP) (44) 1-New York (44) AJG:ck: (30) ENCLOSURE ! 10 MAR J1 1966 ---- 12 185 I!Y 100-146603 In all probability, the recent split of the Seattle Dranch fromthe party together with the possible future splits of other branches and/or individual members is based in part on disagreements with the party leadership on anti- war policy. Viewed in the light of the party's unsuccessful endeavors in various fields during the past decade, this recent venture appears to culminate a series of leadership policies which have caused dissention and rifts within the party. To explit this, an anonymous leter has been prepared which could be directed nationally to selected party members who have some misgivings in regard to the leader- ship and direction of the party; however, to date, have not definitely made a break. This letter muld subsequently be directed to representatives of outside groups, particularly anti- war organizations after the original distribution. This distribution would contain an attached anonymous note, which The image is a declassified FBI memorandum, marked with "CONFIDENTIAL" at the bottom. It contains several redactions, indicated by blacked-out boxes, obscuring names and specific details. Handwritten annotations are present in the top left corner, appearing as initials and possibly a drawing. Official stamps and routing codes, such as "REC-14," "EX 109," and stamped dates like "FEB 7 1966," are visible towards the right side and bottom of the document, indicating internal processing and distribution. The document also includes a photograph of a man and dog at the very bottom left corner. some misgivings in regard to the leader- ship and direction of the party; however, to date, have not definitely made a break. This letter muld subsequently be directed to representatives of outside groups, particularly anti- war organizations after the original distribution. This distribution would contain an attached anonymous note, which would read: "Understand this had wide circulation anong Trotskyites. Have you seen it?" It is felt the orginal distribution to selected party members be mailed from the Boston, Mass., Chicago, Ill., and San Francisco, California, areas where no particular party factions exist, however, areas which embrace a considerable number of party members. This would preclude imediate blame on any particular party member or group and lend credence to the possession of addresses of party members in these geographical areas. The subsequent mailing to anti-war:committees and opposing radical groups would then be mailed 4 days hence from HYC. It is felt that many individuals from the IYC area would have access to addresses of these organizations on a national basis. Within 10 days, the receiving offices are requested to furnish the IYO the names and addresses of approximately 20 per cent of the membership of the respective SWP membership, including those who have expressed some degree of past dissatisfaction with party policy. -2- NY 100-146608 Receiving offices are also requested to furnish the NYO the names and addresses of local or national anti- war committees that exist within their respective territories. One copy of a sample of the anonymous letter is attached for receiving offices. If Bureau authority is granted to implement this suggestion, the anonymous letter will be mimeographed and prepared on commercial paper. The letter and addressed envelopes will then be afforded the Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles Offices for mailings from locations which would not bring suspicion to the Bureau. It is believed that the above action will definitely create disruption within the ranks of the SWP, particularly on local levels and eventually cause considerable unrest in National Headquarters. Moreover, this action should seriously hamper the party's total occupation at this time, that is, its anti-war actions and objectives. -3- "AN OPEN LETTER TO TROTSKYITES" You're a Trotskyite. You've struggled through the years attempting to influence others with your particular line of revolutionary socialism. You've seen your Party's membership cut time and time again by a seemingly endless series of splits, to the point where, historically, the SWP objectives. -3- "AN OPEN LETTER TO TROTSKYITES" You're a Trotskyite. You've struggled through the years attempting to influence others with your particular line of revolutionary socialism. You've seen your Party's membership cut time and time again by a seemingly endless series of splits, to the point where, historically, the SWP has become known as the "party of splits". During the late 1950's, you entered, with your party, into a regroupment effort with dissident ex-CPers who were disillusioned over the crushing of the Hungarian Revolution and the Khrushchev Revelations of the 20th Congress of the CPSU. You watched as your party shunned the true principles of regroupment on a common ground and unsuccessfully attempted to dominate and recruit, thus gaining the reputation as "spoilers", You then picked up your chipped marbles and plunged into the support of the Cuban Revolution by taking dead aim on the Fair Play For Cuba Committee. Your party succeeded in placing its "professional secretary", [REDACTED] into the FPCC leadership. You didn't have to wait long, however, before your party's "raiding" operation within the FPCC on a national basis became evident. So, it wasn't too much of a surprise when [REDACTED] was bounced from the FPCC and your party once again was accused of a crude attempt to "take over" rather than provide constructive assistance to a most worthy cause. Far from dismayed, you next created the "independent" Committee To Aid The Monroe Defendants, with the expectations of reaching the Negro with the party line. Naturally, you placed [REDACTED] now available, as secretary of this committee. Your party then proceeded, under the cloak of pseudo-respectability, to implement its ultimate aims of domination and recruitment. This activity necessitated considerable effort on your part, but eventually incurred nothing but the wrath of honest independents. To make it worse, you had to absorb the responsibility for the loss of funds and the creation of actual public harm to these victims in Monroe, North Carolina ----- to the end that you were made to suffer public attack and disavowal by no less than the defendants themselves. A most disheartening episode on behalf of the oppressed victms of the racist state, but still, the SWP was the only existing Trotskyist party, wasn't it? So you hung on. COPIES DESTROYED 352 JUL 22 1970 [REDACTED] ENCLOSURE 185 In recent years, your party has taken a page from the book of Stalin by its This page is a declassified FBI document, likely a memorandum, containing a mix of typed and handwritten elements. It includes several official stamps, such as "DELETED COPY SETU, NYC, FOR RELEASE TO PLATIFS IN FEB 26 1975" and "DATED: IN 100-16 (SWP)". Handwritten annotations are present in the margins, including a signature and notes like "Let to fill" and "DR: 3/20/16". There's a redacted section in the main body of text, appearing as a black rectangle. The document also contains a list of locations with associated codes and parenthetical notes, suggesting a network or distribution list. Finally, there are several handwritten signatures and marks at the bottom right, indicating review or authentication. behalf of the oppressed victms of the racist state, but still, the SWP was the only existing Trotskyist party, wasn't it? So you hung on. COPIES DESTROYED 352 JUL 22 1970 [REDACTED] ENCLOSURE 185 In recent years, your party has taken a page from the book of Stalin by its purges of party members who have attempted to present for discussion alternative viewpoints of current situations. Thus, your party was responsible, in effect, for the creation of additional splinter groups including the "Spartacist" movement which has attained considerable renown in the radical community. Presently, you've been struggling with your party in its efforts to become part of the greatest ground swell of opposition to this country's imperialist policies that has ever existed. To this end, you had high hopes as the party's youth arm, the Young Socialist Alliance, was dispatched to Washington, D. C. last Thanksgiving to participate in anti-war conferences and a massive demonstration of protest to U. S. intervention in Vietnam. Surely, this was an unprecedented opportunity to militate against Washington and Wall Street. But, true to the SWP's history of sectarianism, you witnessed the young "Trots" promote a divisionary and undermining line of "immediate withdrawal" at these conferences. Prophetically, you saw your party and its youth soundly defeated at this conference in yet another attempt to recruit through division and domination. Your attempt to "save face", following this debacle, was the promotion of a Caucus of "independent" anti-war committees based solely on immediate withdrawal of U. S. forces in Vietnam. And you justly suspect now that this tactic is viewed by radicals and independents alike as a "paper front" composed of committees hastily formed and led by YSA members throughout the country. The people publishing and contributing to "The Newsletter" of this Caucus only too well confirm this fact. Your ultimate dismay was recently realized when your party and its movement was bitterly attacked by Fidel Castro as "splitters and agents of imperialism". Thus, you have been made to suffer the final irony. Your party, which has posed as one of the leading defenders of the Cuban Revolution, now finds itself in the most ironic position of defending itself from a scathing attack by Castro himself! Such is the state of affairs and mind in which you now find yourself ----- sick with the realization that your party and its youth have finally achieved utter disrespect by The document page is a typed report, with a header "I!Y 100-146603" at the top left. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, or official stamps visible. The text describes a plan to distribute an anonymous letter to selected party members and organizations, and then to anti-war committees and radical groups. The letter includes a specific quote to be used and requests that offices furnish names and addresses of SWP membership. The page is numbered "-2-" at the bottom center, indicating it is a multi-page document. There are some dark circles and dots scattered across the page, which appear to be artifacts from the scanning or printing process rather than intentional markings or redactions. The page is primarily text-based, with the header "MY 100-146608" indicating a file or case number. There are scattered black dots and smudges, likely artifacts of the scanning or printing process, and several abstract charcoal-colored markings near the top left corner that resemble blobs or ink spills. Towards the bottom center, the numeral "-3-" is printed, suggesting it is page three of a larger document. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, forms, wiretap logs, or obvious visual evidence of surveillance methods visible on this page. No redactions are apparent. Revolution, now finds itself in the most ironic position of defending itself from a scathing attack by Castro himself! Such is the state of affairs and mind in which you now find yourself ----- sick with the realization that your party and its youth have finally achieved utter disrespect by all those whom it has strived to influence. Your humiliation in the public and radical press is now complete as you sadly observe your FORMER party press on. You're a Trotskyite. SAC, New York (100-146608) Director FBI (100-436291) - /25 DELETED COPY SENT USA, FOR RELEASE TO PLAINTIFFS IN SWP CIVIL SUIT BY LETTER DATED FER 06 1975 AND FILED IN 100-16 (SWP MAIN FILE).domo 3/30/66 G&B SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY IS - SWP DISRUPTION PROGRAM ReNYlet 3/10/66 requesting authority to make a mass anonymous mailing of a letter calculated to compound disruption within the Socialist Workers Party (SWP). Although it is felt your proposed anonymous mailing would have disruptive value, it is believed by associating the anonymous letter with a faction within the SWP its disruptive potential would be greatly enhanced. The manner in which the proposed letter is presently worded clearly indicates it was not prepared by an individual who has actively participated in the Trotskyite movement. You are requested to endeavor to reword your proposed anonymous letter utilizing phraseology typical of the Trotskyite movement. Thereafter, you should again submit your request to the Bureau. In the future when recommending a counterintelligence technique to the Bureau for prior approval, you should not commence preliminary action involving a large number of field offices until you receive final Bureau authority. Your interest in submitting this suggestion is appreciated and you are urged to be alert to recommend additional action to compound factionalism within the SWP. Special counterintelligence emphasis should be afforded to Trotskyite participation in demonstrations and activities on campuses. MAILED 4 MAR 3 0 1966 COMM-FBI NOTE: Tolson DeLooch Mohr Pick Camper Callahan Spored Felt Gale Rosen Sullivan Tavel Trotter Tele. Room The letter proposed by New York för anonymous mailing ridicules the SWP on the basis of its wavering ideology and ineffective activity. New York believes this action will DR:1mm (5) 51 MAY 12 1966 6 1960 [TELETYPE UNIT] NOTE CONTINUED PAGE 2 Letter to SAC, New York Re: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY 100-436291 NOTE CONTINUED: compound existing factionalism within the SWP and possibly further split the organization. Although we ideology and ineffective activity. New York believes this action will DR:1mm (5) 51 MAY 12 1966 6 1960 [TELETYPE UNIT] NOTE CONTINUED PAGE 2 Letter to SAC, New York Re: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY 100-436291 NOTE CONTINUED: compound existing factionalism within the SWP and possibly further split the organization. Although we believe the proposed letter has disruptive pctential, it is felt it should be worded in language more typical of the Trotskyites to give the impression it is an inner Party document and we are so instructing the field. -2- OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CPA) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GRNMENT Memorandum TO: Director; FBI (100-436291) FROM: CEBSAC, CLEVELAND (100-1012) (P*) DATE: 3/17/66 Ju.. 0 SUBJECT: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY IS - SWP DISRUPTION PROGRAM Re New York letter, 3/10/66, as captioned. The following information is being submitted per request in relet: Names of SWP menbers and addresses: [REDACTED] Cleveland Heights, Ohio [REDACTED] Shaker Heights, Ohio [REDACTED] Lakewood, Ohio 44107 [REDACTED] Cleveland, Ohio [REDACTED] Cleveland Heights, Ohio [REDACTED] Cleveland, Ohio [REDACTED] East Cleveland, Ohio. DELETED COPY SU. U.S. FOR OFICE TO YO S. SUP CV ST DATED FEB 25 1975 AND FILED IN 100-18 (SWP AN FILE). Bureau (RM) New York (100-146608) (RM) Cleveland WWP/Min 5 MAR 25 1966 REC- 43/ 186 //Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 110680 88-108-0 CV 100-1012 Cleveland Heights, Ohio The following are the names and addresses of local anti-war committees in the Cleveland Division: Cleveland Committee to End the War in Vietnam 2026 East 107th Street Kent Committee to End the War in Vietnam. 250 S. River Street Kent, Ohio Youngstown Committee to End the War in Vietnam Box 235 Youngstown, Ohio On 3/17/66 [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] who have furnished reliable information in the past, advised that to the best of their knowledge, none of the members of the Cleveland Branch of the SWP have expressed any dis- satisfaction, past or present, with