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.- . . iiaar oS AS ST [bd { Gebhardt to Miller Memo a © RE: HEARNAP~ . oe : Oakland, California, who has the responsibility for the prosecution of the two subjects in jail. Jenson has already stated private}y that there . is no way the two subjects will be released regardless of Ayho makes the demand. Bates continued that if such a demand is made, Mr. Hearst will just have to take the position that there is nothing. he can do for the release of these two subjects. (4) In our effort to solve this case no stones should be left unturned and Mr. Bates was advised Mr. Kelley recognized it might be necessary to "go immediately" since the element of surprise is mandatory on a rescue type operation. (5) All of the members of the Executives’ Conference t were requested to think about this case and in the event any positive thoughts or suggestions . come to mind, they should contact Mr. Bates and make such suggestions available to him. We should do everything possible at this time to _ prevent crises prior to such vane (6) It was suggested comsideration: be given to administering a polygraph examination to victim's fiance Stephen Weed. Mr. Bates advised a few days ago in conversation with Mr. and .» Hearst he suggested to them utilization of sodium pentothal since it possible he may have : forgotten some pertinent bits of information. Mr. and Mrs, Hearst were very receptive to this idea and said they would contact Stephen Weed and would then get back to Mr. Bates. Bates has not heard from them as of this writing but wil! follow up on them. Bates thought the utilization of sodium pentothal would be a better vehicle rather than the polygraph at this point. , aon \ om (8) In his discussion With Mr. Hearsf it was suggested to Mr. Bates consideration should be given to demand through the news media to the _ kidnapers that Hearst wants a direct contact by telephone so he can discuss this ‘matter more ma oN Bo aS ve 3 je . . oe 3 ‘@ € ge (CONTINUED - OVER .