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g - * June 9, 1972 GEY."RAL INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION ¥ a s This concerns the podibie attempt to assault the Vice President during his address before the commencement exercises at the Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, 6/7/72. Based upon informant data disseminated by the FBI, Connecticut State Police intercepted vehicle morning of 6/7/72, and arrested ter finding a practice grendde on his person. admitted intending to participate in an anti-war ce demonstration near the academy; however, did not |;.. admit any intent to harm the Vice President. Attached relates to FBI interview of individual in vehicle wit at time of arrest wherein \ data developed grenade simulator was to separate ‘ leaflets from a balloon at the academy in order to \ distribute anti-war literature. U. S. Attorney, New Haven, and Department Attorneys still considering prosecutive aspects of this matter. Local charges of possessing a dangerous weapon placed against] | and. matter being followed closely. DTP :mecp k