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‘fan likafec: a hed. alvath. —— Le? Memorandum to Mr. Gebhardt Re: HEARNAP jit was pointed out to Mr. Rodericks that while any citizen has a right to speak over the radio, ‘In the event the fugitives did contact §@fev-Adams and he, as he stated in his communication that he would keep all information received confidential, did not advise law enforcement, it is quite possible he could be charged with Obstruction of Justice or under certain circumstances even harborin« as we have three-Federal fugitives involved. ‘eye on ; WKS stated he was well aware we could not endors any statement. He was also well aware they could assume nothing as far as the action of the FBI is-concerned, and-t were aware “Of possible violations of the law. He stated ams really only regarded himself as a conduit in attempting to get Emily in touch with.her parents. He was trying to set up a plan whereby _ ‘Emily could contact her parents inasmuch as undoubtedly she felt ~ ' the home of her -parents was watched by the FBI. "RMGLIGKG! stated at a meeting of the United Methodist Church it was decided instead of saying call any minister, the call was to.be referred to the two Bishops. This was done because many of the ministers are regarded as pro or antilaw enforcement. It-was felt that greatc control could be maintained if the calls were Limited to two people rather than ministers all over California. jericks advised he was aware of all of the problems and difficulties in putting out such a statement, but the main — concern was not to do anything which would interfere with what law enforcement is already doing. In this regard, there is nothing in the message which would interfere with any investigation inasmuch as it merely requests the three fugitives to call a representative of the United Methodist Church and all information would be kept confidential. mt - Copies of this proposed message have been made available , to the External Affairs and Intelligence Divisions and to the Legal Counsel’s office. Copies are also being forwarded to San Francisco and Los Angeles for their information. ACTION: ~ This is for record purposes. . - 7? ew ONES AM