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Edmund Gerald Brown a3 Saint Francis Hotel, San Francisco, in honor of the AYD. In reply, Mr. Brown by letter dated February 1, 1946, stated that he knew that the Young Communist League (YCL) or some similar organization had participated in the formation of the AYD. He stated that he then called an official of the AYD to determine if the organization was either communistic in origin or intent. According to Mr. Brown, the official of the AYD informed hin that that organization "was not in any manner, shape or form communistic although some members of the Young Communist League had at one time belonged." Mx. Brown added, "I have refused at all times to become a sponsor of any organization or any meetings until I first investigated its background." The AYD and the YCL have been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450. The Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Department of the Army, advised the FBI that on June 14, 1946, the Mobilization for Democracy sponsored a meeting at the Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, at which meeting Mr. Brown was a speaker. The Mobilization for Democracy has been cited by the California Committee on Un-American Activities in its Report 1947 as one of the “key communist fronts in California.” By letter dated July 5, 1956, Mr. Brown advised this Bureau that he was opposed to any provision giving the . individual states the right to prosecute subversives. Mr. Brown stated that he felt the individual states were incapable and inadequately equipped to handle such a job. He added, "I assure you that I recognize the menace of subversive activities and I desire to do all in my power ~~ to aid and assist you as well as other security agencies — - of our Government.” During the afore-mentioned investigation concerning Governor Brown, eww California, was interviewed and advised that AL he believed Governor Brown was lacking in character, ability, \D judgment, integrity, and could not keep a secret. explained that Governor Brown's lack of ability and judgment ~ 2-«= rrp nernemnromins Soren re we ee peer te EES coe anne re cor ae ee aed