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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Assoc. Dir’ .— Dep. AD Adem _ l/ M emorangumn @ ne (A Comp, sr Ext. Affnicns 7 f . \ Mr. Meernpet,” . DATE: 4]-13-74 Pied ton! ° , ‘ Gen. Inv. . tant. FROM . , - Intpection MI bd Heim inteft. i A\\ 7: Ceborotary { Vv ww Pion. & Evol. SUBJECT - 03 ‘ Spec. inv. DICK .RUSSELL Treining ARTICLE CONCERNING “HEARNAP" INVESTIGATION . Legal Coun. . Telephone Rem. se Director Sec’y __ i] In connection with our efforts to focus greater public attention on the Hearnap fugitives, the External Affairs. Division has been in contact with Dick Russell, a free-lance feature writer. Mr. Russell has interviewed Mr. Kelley in the past and has written two lengthy articles which deait very favorably with Mr. Kelley's leadership of the FBI. One of these articles appeared in the University of Kansas Alumni magazine in November, 1973. The other was published in the Topeka Capital-Journal in September, 1974. Pa & Sr Pay 2 a eh he ie +; “oe 0 Mr. Russell expressed strong interest and enthusiasm ° in writing a feature article for newspaper publication con- : cerning the FBI's efforts to locate Patricia Hearst and Emily y 3 and William Harris. Mr. Russell indicated that he would be Ww, most circumspect in preparing the article but would need Qe one in~depth information concerning the investigation including such material as unsuccessful leads we have covered, investi- 4 gative techniques we have utilized (where confidential procedures: would not be compromised), and anecdotal material. He further stated that he would like permission to interview FBIHQ officials: handling this case and officials in our San Francisco and Los Angeles Offices. OBSERVATIONS: - . Mr. Russell's previous articles concerning Mr. Kelley attest to his skill and professionalism. His proven qwgalifi- cations recommend him highly for an assignment to prepare a fresh and imaginative article on the Hearnap investigation. It is noted that by memorandum Mr. R.'F. Bates to yar) Mr. Gebhardt, dated 9-17-74, under the Hearnap — acter) Qa / eC 78 i Jez ae lL - Mr. McDermott ° CONTINUED ~ OVER a eoreees 1.- Mr. Gebhardt’ | - , RSY:vag (6) Mi Oo . . vy - 7 & 2 hs. \ VV ae S4 DECE 1974 * Pig ts Be AY watt BAe ee er Sade ee Seta Sas ae ey a Be ee ae ee Tee na "Acute Cmaneen tee =. ee ae oe Ser Fate Phage Lipp rn eM i Aare ote eta S65 oe = PRIEST LOT DI RPT SLOTTED aah ary : Baas Ce eae Te ie vf ant an tgs te hs, Laat “he Se we Bane aD my Pree tee teed re a eae see per OE be ere we ne