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Memorandum to‘The Director RE: DISSEMINA1ION OF EXECUTIVES CONFERENCE ’ MATTERS TO SPECIAL AGENTS IN CHARGE EXECUTIVES CONFERENCE MEETING 2/19/74 - & 2. Hearst Case Review Mr. Miller and Mr. Gebhardt discussed recent developments _ | concerning the Hearst kidnaping and brought out that Mr. Hearst has 7 developed a plan wherein one-half million dollars would be paid by him-..- . and one and one-half million dollars would be paid by the Hearst Foundetion to buy food for those on welfare. It was noted that no additional agents have been sent to San Francisco at this time althougl additional agents a may be needed in the future depending on developments. Thirty Symbionese a Liberation Army (SLA) peoplé have been identified and are being investi- Fo gated. It was noted that 4 of the 30 persons are Blacks and that the SLA - stemmed from the Revolutionary Union and Venceremos Brigade. Departmental representatives are on the scene studying the possible . . Federal violations and the U. S. Attorney, San Francisco, has been in contact with Attorney General Saxbe concerning the use of a task force. Relations with local authorities continue to be good and their actions depend on where victim is located and further developments in the case. Mr. Gebhardt pointed out that the case has received considerable review by the news media and there has been no direct contact by Mr. Hearst with the kidnappers. The only known communications consist of one letter and two tapes, which have also: received widespread publicity — in the newspaper: . %: Mr.’ Kelley suggested that Mr. Pedst has two apparent options, one to ‘capitulate to the kidnappers and two, to take a more - aggressive stance. He noted that giving into the kidnappers does not —- 3-0 \ CONTINUED - OVER tnt ne 4 -- “tae sy AMO a ae —_ 5 oa * teat ee a ree Re TS