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Roy Wilkins — Part 09
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M. A. Jones to Deloach
RE: GENERAL WALLACE MARTIN GREENE. JR
ROY WILKINS
bu. has not advocated violence or radical measures. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
sames Forman and some Board Members of the NAACP feel he is not as aggressive
civil rights movement as he should be. Indications dissident NAACP members may
attempt to remove him next convention. Wilkins opposed to irresponsible danonstrai
The Director has noted "Very well stated" regarding Wilkins public comments in Ju
1:64, regarding demonstrations. He has participated to some degree in racial
imbalance situation in New York public schools. ~ In radio interview on 8-9-64
1llins urged civilian review board to handle police matters following Harlem riots.
N._CP officers and very brief background re NAACP set forth in details.
Wilkins and five other civil rights leaders met President 11-25-64 an
3xpressed concern over Director's published remarks about Martin Luther King;
: Several were demanding dismissal of Director; however,`wilkins did not, according
oublished accounts. On CBs-TV, "Face The Nation, " Wilkins indicated remarks di
ot warrant dismissal and referred to Director as "good public servant" with a "lon
and distinguished career" who is "simply wrong in this." You (Mr. DeLoach) have
several cordial meetings with wilkins, He contacted you on II-27-64. admitted he.
,criticized Director uniustly
You had
et with wu-ns'on"z-24-60 after he had requested interview with Director for latte
part of February, 1960. He expressed appreciation for cooperation between Bureau.
an:! NPACP; revealed concern about possibility of communists in the NAACp. On.
8-2-64 you again met with him in New York City. Wilkins pleased with Director's
?.rsonal trip to Mississippi; expressed displeasure with Negro civil rights leaders
in.ciuding'Martin Luther King, Jr.; James Forman (Student Non-Violent Coordinatin:
undisciplined individuals who went to Mississippi..
Informant advised in 2-65 of possible euo..
Lween
mad, head of Nation of Islam; James Forman and Roy Wilkins to show Negro
unity. wilkins arrested 12-11-34 for parading without.permit and 6-1-63 for violat
of 3ississippi Code (not further described)--no disposition for either case..
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