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OPTIOAFORMNO.10 5010-106 GSA GEN.REG.NO.27 Tolo UNITED STATES GO ERNMENT DeLoach Walters emorandum 1 - Mr. DeLoach 3 1 - Mr. Bishop Casper Callahan 1 - Mr. W. C.~ Sullivan Conrad Felt TO :Mr. W. C. Sullivan DATE: November 20, 1969 1 - Mr. C. D. Brennan 1 -. Mr. Shackelford FROM : C. D. Brennan I - Mr. Stilling Telc.Room Holmes Gandy SUBJECT: VIETNAM MORATORIUM COMMITTEE INTERNAL SECURITY - MISCELLANEOUS The attached letter was received from Congressman.John C Culver, (D) Iowa, House of Representatives with whom we have had cordial relations in the past. Culver enclosed a clipping from a. local newspaper regarding FBI inquiry at Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa, concerning a Vietnam War protest rally supporting. the October Moratorium 10/15/69. Culver states he shares the concern of responsible tudents and their parents who have participated in these activi. ies as well as those who are concerned'about potential civil liberties implications of such investigations. He requested a full report on the nature and extent of these investigations. The inquiry at Simpson College was made by the Omaha Office in connection with a demonstration at the college; however, the individual contacted was not an established source and he in turn advised news media. The Special Agent involved has been censured for his poor judgment in this matter. A copy of memorandum.. C. D. Brennan to W. C. Sullivan dated 10/23/69 covering this incident is attached. OBSERVATIONS: Our investigations conducted of the antiwar movement have been directed specifically toward determining the subversive, communist influence present in the movement, which is considerable. The New Mobilization Committee to 'End the War in Vietnam leadership Because oi the confidential nature of Bureau files we cannot give Culver a."full report on the nature and extent of these 3 investigations" as requested in writing. We could not control his FLLtD. use of such material. In an oral briefing with Culver by Crime influence present in leadership roles in the antiwar movement and ORIGINAL the direction of our investigations against this segment of that movement. There is attached a copy of our Current Intelligence. Analysis, 10/15/69, which contains details in this matter. Enclos RLS:ms : CONTINUED (7 123.DEC 1969 PERS. REC. UNIL