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wef Neyer 1! In addition, if such an exhibit were made it would. keep before the public eye the status of these individuals and would be of tremendous assistance in their location if they had been successful in ever reaching the mainland from catraz. It i9 realized that in most every case which the Bureau handles, it is not possible to make available through public media evidence or background of a matter since to do so might jeopardize prosecution. In this particular case it 4s believed that prosecution of the Bscapees could be had successfully without the physical evidence relative to their escape since their mere absence from the institution is sufficient for prosecution. Since it is necessary in 60 many matters to make little comment to the press and public media, or in fact to make no comment, it is felt that this would convey to them the distinct impression that we are willing to furnish them with material of interest if it is possible within the framework of our investigative responsibilities. The above suggestion is being furnished with the Bureau's interests at heart since it is felt that the preparation and display of such an exhibit would greatly lenhance the Bureau's stature as well as be of possible |investigative assistance in this matter. Should the Bureau decide that action in this manner should be considered, then approval of such a plan would have to be obtained by the San Francisco Office from the U. S, Attorney at San Francisco and then through subsequent contact by the Bureau with the Department of Justice. It is believed that this could be accomplished if determined to be in the best interests of the Bureau. SUBJECTS AT LARGE ARE CONVICTED BANK ROBBERS AND SHOULD BE * . 1372