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a . A ‘coutroversy major proportions has devel- eped which involves the truthfulness and integrity of the adversaries. As U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT steted on December 26, 1966, *‘Now out ia ‘the open and heading toward a public showdown is a dispute that could prove important to the political foture of Senatar Robert F. Keanedy (Des.), of New York. ° - {Phe issue: Did Mr. Kennedy, when be was U.8. — Attorney General, authorize the Fedora) Bureae of Investigation to use electronic eavesdropping devices — - which are knows as ‘bugs’ ~ in making criminal investigations? “J. Edgar Hoover, longtime Director of the FBI, says Mr. Keanedy did. : “‘“r . Keanedy says he didn’t. “Senator Edward V. Long (en.), of Missouri, says be will iavite both to testify before his sub- committees which is savestigetag “avasions of pri- wacy’ by electronic sacoping.”” ° The devious progress of Robert F. Kennedy to the point where be can hope to win the presidenfia! aomination in 1968 started with the plans of aa ambi- tious father. Back in the early 1930’s Joseph Kemedy, i Sr. was a heavy financial contributor and a strong '—~ supporter of Franklin D. Roosevelt in his first ty State Department, --Defense ‘Department -ond Treas-_ { i for the presidency. Already a asulti-milliosaire, Kennedy Re, hed an oheseninea to antahliah the : ”. Kennedy family as @ political dynasty, much as : royalty was created in the past, by seizing power. *: After Franklis D. Roosevelt ascended to the highest office in the U.S. Government ia 1933, Joseph’ ’ Kennedy, &. was sppointed to several government positions, finally becoming Ambassador to Great Britain in 1937. His oldest son, Joseph, dr., was _ @xiginally selected for the political career which was fin esd is the. White Hanes Jacank Fe aoe sant in yd ae TR 6a ve re we Fie Ve FSS Se . the Leadon School of Economics (Fabian Socialist) ‘where Harold Laski made him hie protege, taking him to Moscow to introduce him to the important Soviet leaders. Laski, a Fabian-Socialist leader, worked closely with Feliz Frankforter who was respor- 10 ie eee, ' : a -_ | | service as well an others ‘of questionable loyalty to ' ‘the United States. i f. . -T) . | Joseph Jr made the ssual lef rounds that -seem to he secessary for anyone pier ieee President of the United States. He went to Spain - ¢aring the Spsnish Revolution, allegedly to study Ven teas eee Crete er of Freedom “Se. @OX 3 ZAREPHATH, . J. JANUARY 133, 1967 VOLUME X NO: ry WK 3. EOGAR HOOVER vs. ROBERT F. KENNEDY - Oppeaheimer aad a - the work that went izto building him up, eo the next . made the grade. John, of course, was alec sent to ‘the London Schoal of Economics and was also a - of wiser men than be and the American public was " moch mor attractive and sympathetic, will 20 ‘Tat Aiteenew Caneral atated that be had asvod the | : il bia era: o> emt eer nee : raens - Tee Se, - what was going o there. Later at Oaklead, Califor- aia, be became « close associate of J. Robert **group”’ operating at Oakleod. Unfortunately, Joseph dr. was killed, sellifyiag all in line was called upoa. This was Johan who finally apecia)l protege ef Harold Laski. Reportedly John was act politically ambitious but was complying with his father’s wishes whes be embarked on a political career after his atiat as a sewspaper man. Robert Keasedy, however, was politically ambi- tious bot had to atay im the beckground while his trother was being maneuvered into the presidency. Reportedly he was jealous and resentful and insisted . oa being made Attorney Genera] whens his brother became President. This JFK did against the advice shocked. The position of Attorney Genera) gave Bobby seccese to confidential records and power which be used # the hilt. He assumed more and more power, injecting his influence and decisions into other government departments, including the ree TEETER eae Reno nent dh aR eed ay Department. The Attorney Geseral's office, ‘ander Robert = Kennedy, became the plsece where decisions were ~ .* made and fcreign diplomats beat a path to Bobby’s office rather than the White House. Bobby, whose polisters must have said, “‘Go left, young man,”’ has indeed done just that with a wengearce. Being politically wise, he has built a power structure cen- tered around the Kennedy family, bringing several menbers of the family into government service. We ean anlw bone that Taddy amt hie wife. oho are was SVT Ss a ed un + cross their ambitious brother ap for there arm thoes who can testify that it doesn’t pay. even those who are unable to testify at all. . : “RES: Whea Bobby Kennedy, pipeqeeah turned Attor- © aey General, took office, the FBI was ordered to cut 2 down on ite investigation of the Communist Con- spiracy. The N.Y. TIMES, whea Bobby left the office | “mnie ~ Dyacnanen government money in not wasting time investigating commesists. It was Bobby who disbanded specia} ; ait which kept tabs on Hollywood celelsities w . nat SES eg ne rae renmerar ne