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& ry CG 77-22636 MISCELLANEOUS The February 8, 1956, issue of Hyde Park Herald, a neighborhood newspaper in the Hyde Park section of Chicago, Illinois, revealed the creation of "The Committee to Elect ABNER MIKVA," a young attorney residing at 1105 Hyde Park Boulevard, who was then seeking the nomination for State: Representative (to the. Illinois Legislature) from the ‘23rd District for a major political -party. ry 7” On February 15, 1956, CG T-1, who has furnished reliable information in the past, advised that a meeting of the Hyde Park Housing and Political Action Club (HPHPAC), CP, USA, District 8, was held at 5430 South Kimbark Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, on February 13, 1956. A member of HPHPAC at that meeting made remarks concerning the MIKVA campaign, indicating that MIKVA thinks the same as "we do”. The member also said that two other members of HPHPAC had been to see MIKVA and interviewed him, stating they told MIKVA that they are throwing all of their weight behind him and he must get nominated. -Informant's interpretation of this statement was that in his opinion these individuals had explained to MIKVA that the CP was supporting him and he was in agreement with their policies. CG T-l is not available for re-contact. A characterization of the CP, USA, is in the Appendix to this report. ; On February 29, 1956, CG T-1 reported regarding a meeting of HPHPAC held on February 27, 1956. The chairman of the meeting discussed the coming election and referred to ABNER MIKVA, who was running for State Representative from the 23rd District, as being supported by this club. The chairman indicated that MIKVA is a sure winner and "We can feel pretty good ourselves if he wins as we are his most staunch promoters and we can be sure he will return our favor if elected." ,