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(continued) type Chicanos to take retaliatory action. However, there was nothing in any of the reports or articles that would implicate or point suspicion om any Specific person or persons. (Sacramento letter dated 7/12/72) 174-2924-19 p.2 (19) The Phoenix Office advised that approximately twenty-five , individuals appeared at that Office on 9/5/72 with Richard B. Cook (not further identified) as their spokesman. Cook stated that Ralph “ < “ 1 ine De Toledano, a reporter for "The Arizona Republic," a daily morning newspaper in Phoenix, wrote an article in the 9/1/72 issue in which he criticized Cesar Chavez. In this article, De Toledano indicated that some unidentified individual had said, "If we had killed him, then he wouldn't be taking the bread out of our mouths today" and the "him" referred to Chavez. Cook stated his group was concerned for the safety of Chavez and felt this threat against his life would be part of a conspiracy which included a "contract" for the death of Chavez amounting to $28,000. Cook's group wanted the FBI to question De Toledano and determine the identity of the person who made this threat against Chavez. Cook also furnished a copy of a statement which his group had filed with "The Arizona Republic" concerning this matter. By communication dated 9/12/72 the Phoenix Office was advised 4 ae a bee at nsure that appropriate local authorities were aware of any tnreacs Statement enclosed 44~0-22923 ep.1,2; Outg. p.l (2) SI paragraph 2 44-0-23032 p.1 (2)° 100-448092-2417 p.4,8 (6) *Characterized as a communist front "peace" organization in Japan. (18)