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tae Ss aa VI, SECURITY MEASURES Since 1961, the NSRP has been concerned with the establishment of a security division within the Party. For example, three separate . security groups were reportedly formed in Louisiana in 1961 to guard NSRP meetings. Within a short period, the first group--the ''Thunderbolts"--was replaced by the garishly uniformed "Americanos Dedicados Nacionales," which in turn was supplanted by the "Blue Shirts of Louisiana.'' Decked out in blue shirts, leather boots, Sam Brown belts, and black arm bands with the design of a shield bearing a bow and five arrows, these individuals served as security guards at NSRP functions. The October, 1962, issue of 'The Thunderbolt" set forth 12 points comprising the NSRP Security Division creed. Among these were "The Program is your dogma; it demands your complete devotion to the cause," and "In battle be steadfast and discreet." The duties of members of the current security eroup include observing coverage of NSRP meetings by law enforcement agencies; setting up torches, signs, and speaking equipment and directing traffic at open-air meetings and rallies; and screening visitors at meetings to eject those considered undesirable. It appears that it is not compulsory for a security guard to wear a uniform. Some wear white shirts, black trousers, Sam Brown belts, lapel pins and arm bands, while others do not wear uniforms. -~ 18 -