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Eugene Mccarthy — Part 4
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DeLoachto Mohr 6-1-64
Re: Marshall R. Diggs
Joseph H. Davidson
in his conversation. He stated that he
Diggs appeared to be quite snide
would speak only to the President of the
“had told Senator McCarthy that he and "Mr. X" l
“United States. I assured Diggs that his information would be turned over to the White.
:. , Jouse immediately. He replied this made no difference. He stated he was under
_orders from "Mr, X" that they would speak only to the President. I asked him if he
would reveal the information to Walter Jenkins. He replied in the negative. I told him
that under the circumstances an interview with him, therefore, would be of no value. ~
ile stated this was true. .
I called Jenkins at Camp David on the White House direct line and told
‘him the results of my conversation with Diggs. Jenkins stated that under the
‘circumstances, and particularly considering the background of both Diggs and Davidson,
ino further action should be taken. He asked that I call Senator Eugene McCarthy in
Minneapolis, Minnesota, through the White House switchboard and advise him of the
results of my conversation with Diggs.
: I called Senator McCarthy and explained the above facts to him. He
- . stated that he had very serious doubts as to the quality of the information after he had
-interviewed Diggs and Davidson. He also stated that he certainly agreed with Jenkins
' ‘that certainly an unknown individual should not be allowed to see the President regarding
. {this matter.
ACTION:
It is suggested this memorandum be forwarded to the Domestic
Intelligence Division for information.
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