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Assistant Attorney General Civil Rights Division Mayor Vann requested that, if possible, he be advised prior to December 29, 1975, as to whether his request had been approved or disapproved. Obviously, FBI files as such can not be made available to Hayor Vann in view of the fact that they may contain information which could compromise confidentialities, tAantdify exer fFidantial esavuenszs anA Aleslren annfidantist MALTS inde be ¥ Wh he Hd ER EIS EP a EPR Pd Be A ad he OR investigative techniques. As to making information from such files available to him, it would appear that the information desired will have to be specifically defined both for the purpose of your decision as to its release and for the purpose of locating such information in FBI files, As indicated above, Mayor Vann was unable to furnish specifics. However, in view of the nature of Mayor Vann' request, this matter is being forwarded to you for your consideration. Your advice is recuested. As a related matter of interest, you will recall that a request for the results of certain information of FBI investigation in captioned case was recently received from Mr. William J. Baxley, Attorney General of the State of Alabama. Following receipt of your authorization, dissemination of that information to Mr. Baxley was instituted and is continuing.