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_* i % * i me a Tt oa preemie er On an le te tl . - Jones to DeLoach memorandum THREATS AGAINST KENNEDY'S FAMILY: On August 7, 1958, the Bureau received information of a nonspecific nature relative to possible physical attacks against Kennedy's children and his father, Jqseph Kennedy. This information was immediately furnished to Kennedy who was most appreciative. A news comment on March 16, 1959, to the effect that Kennedy had received threats that acid would be thrown in his children's faces was traced back to the previously mentioned August, 1958, information. It was determined that no new or specific threats had been received by Kennedy. (62-98810-804) (77-51387-32) MISCELLANEOUS: In March, 1954, Mr. Nichols, former Assistant to the Director, talked with Kennedy concerning testimony in the Annie Lee Moss case and the Director noted, "The attitude of Kennedy in this matter clearly shows need for absolute ci. rcum- spection in any conversation with him." (121-2900-39) On May 13, 1955, Kennedy was guest on Dave Garroway's television program and was questioned concerning the Dr. John Peters case. His comments concerning FBI were favorable. (121-4200-167) . Kennedy was contacted by Bureau Agents regarding the testimony of Harry Lev before Kennedy's Subcommittee in connection with the manufacture of military hats and caps. Kennedy was uncooperative and advised he would prefer waiting until testimony was completed. The Director noted, in part, "Kennedy was completely uncooperative until after he had squeezed all the publicity out of the matter he could." ( 46-23395-107) Kennedy, as Chief Counsel for Senate Committee on Government Qperations, sent a letter to the Bureau dated December 20, 1955, requesting examination af two documents to determine whether they were prepared on the same typewriter. One document dated June 27, 1955, was on the letterhead of A. C. Clothing Manufacturing Company, Atlantic City, New Jersey, signed by Herman P. Kravitz, which was addressed to Kennedy. Letter advised Kennedy that fs aati same typewriter. Bufiles reflect Herman Kravitz was found guilty in U. S. District Court, New York City, December 17, 1954, for embezzlement of Government property and sentenced to pay a $5,000 fine. Bufiles also reflect Kravitz is listed as an indivi- dual who is prohibited from entering into contractual relationstge with the my. 95-61979-2 e. “4 no improper demands had been made by personnel of A.C. Clothing Manufacturing = j Company for the award of contracts. The other document was a typewritten note ere with wording similar to letter signed by Kravitz; however, the second document had eB: been torn into several pieces giving the appearance it had been retrieved from a = : wastebasket. Laboratory examination revealed both documents were prepared on . -5- 10