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FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION Washington, D. C.

Complainant's Namne: _lenn W.Brown ______

Respondent's Namre: __

Relevant Statute: -None alleged; possibly 18 U.S.C. .5617

Internal Reports Checked: None

Federal Agencies Checked: None

wL SUMMAURY OF ALLEGATION

Th opann leeta solicitations from the American Party-are

milaigi htte asl sugSgest that the part s_!uports Reagan4q_

~and Wallace as candidates._ - -- _.

PRELIMINARY LEGAL ANALYSIS

The allegations are unsubstantiated. There is a possible jurisdiction

problem. ______

_2his maL-er should bco closil d ad the attached letter scont out.

0 a t r, C)f , XL Co~.i; ion VV10 FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION 115U S 'R.III W.

Mr. Glenn W. Brown ~ ~ P. 0. Box 37 Attica, 48412 Dear Mr. Brown: 23, This letter is in response to yours of Mar~ch 1 have reviewed the facts set forth in your 1976. set letter and have concluded that the information does not give rise to a substantial violation forth 1971, as under the Federal Election Campaign Act of Accordingly, upon my recommendation, the amended. this Commission has decided to close its files in matter. Should additional information come to your juris- attention which you believe to be within the of the Commission, please feel free to inform diction was Victor N me. The attorney assigned to this case Sterling (Telephone No. 202-382-4055). Sincerely yours,

John G. Murphy, Jr. General Counsel 1"~*6 F~~i::r:.:: larc~h 23, 39'-76

Federal Election Commission ?S~A25 P3: 03 Disclosure and Compliance Washington, D,.C, 20005

Dear Mr. McKay,

I received a letter dated March 8, 1976 from the American Party, Headquarters, P.O. Lock Box 1568, Washington, D.C. 20013.

1 have enclosed a letter signed by Tom Anderson and a avow.pamphlet.

The letter lists names of several Presidential candidates, r~l stating they are under sonsideration for our nomination, Then its states that they need a check for the larngest amount you

__ can send as we cannot wait until after the nomination.

I also have enclosed an article from the Free Press N dated tuesday, Nov, 11, '75. stating that the American Party national convention is to be in Salt Lake City (The last week in June.) 19,20,21. and that they are not going to wait to see if Gov. Wallace one of the names listed in the letter as a nominee. Saying they are not going to wait for him.

It seems to me that the letter is getting money from people under a false idea that one of these men will be the nominee of the American Party.

Gov. Wallace and Gov. Rea:gan are conmritted to their party niol-ination convention, which are both after June 19, 20, 21. v isiing govemorl" I No plIans to lead thir*d party ticket By BILL MARTIN Associated Press Writer New Hamphsire Gov. Meidrim Thompson Jr. said today he has no current plans to run as a third party presidential candidate in 1976. "I have every plan of running again for of ." he told a Reno news conference, although he added he might enter the Republican primaryv as a favorite son. "I have committed myself to if fie enters the primary in New Hampshire," Thotmpson said. "If he doesn't, there is still a goo~d possibility Twill file." Thompson said he would find it impossible to support President Ford "if he continues Nis present course" and he said the only Democrat he finds acceptable is . The two-term Republican said it is "conceivable" that he would switch to the American Independent Party if Wallace is its candidate and neither the Republicans nor Democrats nominate an acceptable candidate. - Thompson was staying at the Reno home of New Hamp- shire Publisher William Loeb, to speak at the National S Committee Meeting here of the American Independent Party. At the hour long news conference, Thompson was critical Political figrure of the ft'pu.hlican Party for ti-ying to broadtnr its base to New Hampshire Gov MeldrirnoThormpson. above, attract more voters. Stich an effort, he added, amnounts to wats in Reno .,"a death today to address the American In- dirge for the Republican Party." dependent Party. An attempt to offer a His casual attire was evident in his broadened Republican base in the footwear, below. (Gazette photos by Jim B.zey) C- recent New Hampshire Senate election, won by a Democrat, was "strong evidence the Republican Party failed to learn the lessens of Watergate," he said. NThe winning Democrat "was saying the same things I said on the campaign trial" while a candidate for governor. !~. "What is needed in this country is people who will stand on principle," he said. "The country needs leaders who will stand up and talk strongly." Some New Hampshire party officials earlier this week criticized Thompson for "trying to ride two horses" and urged him to curtail speaking appearances on behalf of conservative causes and take the reignis of the Republican Party. Thompson said the "great majority" o! New Hampshirt! reside-nts do not object to this expounding on behalf of conservative causes and he attributed criticism to "hard- i 1;tt(.n" supporters of old-time power politics. If Heagan doesn't enter the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary, Thompson said he would consider dloing so to give the voters an issues -oriented candidate :against F~ord. lAP1 Committee Chairman William K Shearer said the party %%ill have by Sunday afternoon a specific time-table of actiont to qilfy for the ballot in the 42 states in Nkhich it is not yet ellgibie. Thv FoaI of the mneeting, he added. will be to 'get the nationa.l rocvement headted in on&direction." The committee also will schedule its 1976 national con- RENO EVENING GAZETTE, vention, -Ahich Shearer said will -be held after the IDerwx:rafl c con'vention to ina1ke way for a possible Georg - Saturday, September- 27, 1975 Wallace c:andidacy. 7** ** * * * ** ** n.,,m n-1)7r I GERALD R. FORD go go President Pj IBtilw On F , I,jpq, " fl, of the V11Ih ~re~t

JOHN R. RARICK GEORGE C. WALLACE FormerCongressman NELSON A. ROC!0FELLER Governor from Vice President of of the United States

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10O-N L. GRADY, M.D. Physician - Author IEDWARD M.KENVNEDY SSenator ~from Massachusetts MELIDRIM THOMSON. JR. JESSE A. HELMS Governor Senator of Now Hampshire from

HUBERT H. HUM1 PHREY

THOMAS J. ANDERSON from Minnesota YOUR Chairman CHOICE American Party of the United States *4* be

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U " 1', V..IS ISO: *The Amerlican Policy steadfait!1y opposes Ameri- form of world govurnment t i t Ffzderall(s''Cvrnriiew conpleel out of can participation in any ~4e organization wich infringe:. theo Sovcrcignty of the United States. and calls f,),, getting the United Clid to rtrcr' bsig States out of the United Nati,;s and getting thc r? election of Fudural District Jud.gesa:nd the re- United Nations out of the Unit onfStates. :firnation of othier:; every four yas * The American Party supports the Monroe Doc- Isuppi irt of local police, find opposed to any trine aind pledges not to interfere with Cuban ex- ieeeln! polico fur cc. ies in their legitimate goals i. :id aims of freeing their country from communist tyranny. tnd~i t orv iil ! t: t eace for mmnytomle convicted of al"g or suplh illegmi drus * The American Party is una!terably opposed to American involvement in the Middle East conflict ttiny the Fedora I Goverrnent (;nmpli.tely out of between Israel and Arab state. 1fa re. fur sta to iind~ local cont rol and funldinrg of public ai tacep rogra ms. * We call upon our government to rcase its acts of hostility toward South Africa and Rhodesia and o ri,,ht of xork,!rs to elect to pa rticipate in pri- all other non-communist ccotntries who have 0 erotircinont plins ws an al~am ~eto 'he Fed- demonstrated their friendsh-p for the United il Sc a S'C: ! t prtogramt. States. vale insirance lmatad (iF -overnment-cori- * We demand that no further fulid- be appropriated liedin'rn. for any kind of foreign aidI pro.rarns; and that all hO~f luing infla tion Iby put tin~g the Federal Gov'ern- debts owed to thie United Sti~te-; by foreign coun- ait oil a pa%1-1l,-.'uu -goJ basis and stopping the in- tries from previous wars be (;ii!cted by confiscai- tasu inl the rnolle Sup ply. tion of property if necessa ry. modiate tax relief, especially for the lower and * The American Party urges thl Congress take ac- ,die-inccmc citizens. tion to protect American wokers. farmers, and foreign competition. r climination of, rec! tape and r-estrictions which businesses from slave-labor courage tha developmeont and expainsioni of a We support restoration of Aivricn's place as a 'imoss enterpri:es vwhich create job opportuni- major sea power with a fac-ranging merchant f leet. ',free comPotitive enterprise systemt. 9 The American Party is for limiting immigration all immigrants be carefully phased. complete withdrawal of government and requiring that trols of and sulisidios to agriculture. screened to guarantee the loyalty to the United States of all persons entering this country: and for right of rank-x-.d-file .!nitc:, miembers to con- deporting all illegal aliens. the destiny of their own oci unions. * The American Party recommends that immediate protection ef our environment and natural re- action be taken to discharge ail security risks in rccs without the undue harassme;nt and con- the Federal Government, partir'Ularlyin the State of private industry and land. Department. full disqclosure of campaign contributions and * We support all necessary measures to provide full enditureq. protection of the United States from any threat, full disclosure to the people, of the activities within or without. THE AMERICAN PARTY ieir government. * We recommend that no disirmaiment treaties be Washington. D.C. Headquarters absence of full P.O. Lock Box 1568 re-examinaition of the concept of zdning laws maintained nor negotiated intile Washington. D.C. 20013 total opposition to wha-t is known as "Regional evidence of good faith by all conecrned powers. in- errimen t." cluding the right of full inspect ion. S t m r

Fellow Arncricdn:

Next year you and I face what could be the most critical period in our 200 year history as a Nation.

Let's be practical and try to anticipate what may happen in the unsettled political world in which we live. It is quite possible that will be nominated cn the Republican ticket. 1F so, thnere billh rass ections from.T tho COP. As for the Democrats, thley are facing the most divisive convention in the ir entire history. If George Wallace is disappointed in his quest for the nomination (and I predict that he will be), then there will be mass defections from that party also. Even without this event, it is quite likely that George Meany may walk out with labor, and as you know, among Negroes there is vast dissatisfaction with the Democratic party. N We may well face the breakup of both parties as we have known them for more than a century. If this happens, where are patriotic Americans who want to put America First going to go? You can see that it is of overriding importance that we bend every effort at this time without any further delay to put the American Party on the ballot of every state. We must organize down to the grassroots level and we must build our party to the point that it can be the vehicle for a truly patriotic American candidate who will put the interests of you and me first and foremost in national and international affairs. M4any good candidates are tinder consideration already for our nomination: such out- standing AmeriCan patriots as Geol-ge W'allace, Ronald Reagan, Dr. John Grady, John Ranick, Senator Jess-a Helms, Goy. Meldrirn Thompson, and Thomas J. Anderson, National Chairman of the American Party, of the'- United States. Each one has much support and would bring in millions of voters from his respective party and from "Indcpendents". But we cannot attract these men unless wa are strong and have some- thing significant to offer to them-,. This is why I amn vriting.

Wia,1hing~ton, D).C. Hieadquarters - P.O. Lock Box 156' 1ahn:rDC 01 -2-

Iurge you to send a check for the largest amount you can at this critical time. We cannot wait until after the nomination. Too often it has been too little, too late; let's not let this happen again. Also, when you write please tell me that vwe can count on you in your local district to help build this party to the national stature that is its destiny. I am waiting to hear from you. Please do not forget to fill ou^: the questionnaire. Let's put the Amierican Party on the map and let's win in '76! Yours for victory,

Thomas J. Anderson National Chiairman

P.S. Please be sure to fill out THE AM4ERICAN PARTY Citizen Opinion Poll on the reverse side of your contribution card. These are but a few of the vital issues that concern every AERICAN,1 today, and TVE AIMERICAN,4 PARTY vwill ask your opinion from time to time in order to determine the needs of every citizen.

If y'our contribution is $25.00 o rnre you viffl receive a one year -ubscription to the monthly pub!icIL.:)n "The Anie:rican Voice", which speaks the truth for all Ar nerica ns. FEDEALIA~CQJah 23t 1976

Foderal Election Commission 76 MAR 25 P3: 03 Disclosure and Compliance Washington, D.C. 20005

Dear Mr. McKay, 644LCON

I received a letter dated March 8, 1976 from the American Party, Headquarters, P.O. Lock Box 1568, Washington, D.C. 20013.

I have enclosed a letter signed by Tom Anderson and a pamphlet,&

The letter lists names of several Presidential candidates, stating they are under sonsideration for our nomination. Then its states that they need a check for the largest amount you can send as we cannot wait until after the nomination.

I also have enclosed an article from the Detroit Free Press C dated tuesday, Nov, 11, '75. stating that the American Party N national convention is to be in Salt Lake City (The last week in N June.) 19,20,21. and that they are not going to wait to see if Gov* Wallace one of the names listed in the letter as a nominee. Saying they are not going to wait for him.

It seems to me that the letter is getting money from people under a false idea that one of these men will be the nominee of the American Party.

Gov* Wallace and Gov. Reagan are committed to their party nomination convention, which are both after June 19, 20, 21. 0 2

Enclosed article dated'Septeiber , 1975 at&a±za6 Gov* Thompson of New Hampshire has io p3**s to runi third paty.

John Rarick from Louisiana quit the American party.

I certainly doubt Senator Helms would run third party*

Mr* Grady I do not know.

W. Br~~:

P.O. Box 37 Attica, MI* 48412

Inclosed: 1 letter 1 pamphlet 2 newspaper articles

Subcribed and Sworn before me thSi 23rd day of March, 1976. a~tLaeer, M*h MAR~Y ELLEN THICIC IN" Cli. u,L P Pr s A j i h g , , rXP'esAug TiarElen Thick, Notary Public 9 1978 Lapeer County, Michigan Comm. expires Aug. 9, 1978 0 Visit governor No plans to lead third party ticket By BILL MARTIN Associated Press Writer New i11amphsire Gov. Meidrim Thompson Jr. said today he has no current plans to run as a third party presidential candidate in 1976. "I have every plan of running again for governor of New Hampshire," he told a Reno news conference, although he added he might enter the Republican primary as a favorite son. "I have committed myself to Ronald Reagan if fie enters the primary in N'ew Hampshir," Thompson said. "If he doesn't, there isstill agood possibility I will file." Thompson said he would find it impossible to support President Ford "if he continues his present course" and he said the only Democrat he finds acceptable is George Wallace. The two-term Republican said it is "coref-ivable" that he would switch to the American Independent Party if - Wallace is its candidate and neither the Republitans nor Democrats nominate an acceptable candidate. Thompson was staying at the Reno home of Nev Hamp- shire Publisher William Loeb, to speak at the National Committee Meeting here of the American Independent Party. At the hour long news conference, Thompson was critical Political figure of the Republican Party for trying to broaden its base to New Hampshire Gov Meldrim Thompson, above, attract more voters, Such an effort, he added, amounts to was in Reno today to address the American In- 'a death dirge for the Republican Party." dependent Party. His casual attire was evident in his An attempt to offer a broadened Republican base in the footwear, below. (Gazette photos recent New Hampshire Senate election, won by a by Jim Beauicy) 7" Democrat, was "strong evidence the Republican Party failed to learn the lessons of Watergate. " he said. The winning Democrat "was saying the same things I said on the campaign trial" while a candidate for governor. . What is needed in this country is people who will stand Non principle." he said. "The country nees leaders who will stand up arid talk strongly." Some New Hampshire party officials earlier this week criticized Thompson for "ti'ying to ride two horses" and urged him to curtail speaking appearances on behalf of conservative causes and take the reigns of the Republican Party. Thompson said the "great majority" of New Hampshire residents do not object to this expounding on behalf of conservative causes and he attributed criticism to "hard- i iitten" supporters of old-time power politics. If Reagan doesn't enter the New Hampshire Republican p'residential primary. Thompson said he would consider -toing so to give the voters an issues -oriented candidate ,gainst Ford, lAP Committee Chairman William K. Shearer said the party will hate by Sunday afternoon a specific time-table of action to qualify for the ballot in the 42 states in which it is not yet eligible. 'lhe~ goal of the meeting, he added, will be to "get the nationalI movement headed in one direction." The committee also will schedule its 1976 national con- RENO EVENING GAZETTE, vention. which Shearer said will be held after the Democratic convention to make way for a possible George Saturday, September 27, 1975 Wallace candidacy, DETROITFREE PRESS Tuesday,Nov. '751, I.D

GEORGE WALLACE tire that has been 0 .ven it he Wants to be no. Amnerican Party, the nominee Of the he'l have tf) makce mind early. A Party up his spokesman, Gor~e 0e"oOf Redford. VII., repnrtj national co nlvetiorl the group-3 ill be in saltI ke flip last week in 'TIue. Tha t Lakoe iy De m oc ra tic Cthv co n vent ,,2 4 efo rt e th e Point in him Democratic waiting to see if he'lpeth ,41 nom ination a dthi IL usP.sappt eltn ad te"Cominge tht -,S A~IL COUNlSEL

Fellow American:

Next year you and I face what could be the most critical period in our 200 year history as a Nation.

Let's be practical and try to anticipate what may happen in the unsettled political world in which we live. It is quite possible that Nelson Rockefeller will be nominated on the Republican ticket. If so, there will be mass defections from the GOP. As for the Democrats, they are facing the most divisive convention in their entire history. If George Wallace is disappointed in his quest for the nomination (and I predict that T". he will be), then there will be mass defections from that party also. Even without this event, it is quite likely that George Meany may walk out with labor, and as you know, el",Camong Negroes there is vast dissatisfaction with the Democratic party. We may well face the breakup of both parties as we have known them for more than a century. If this happens, where are patriotic Americans who want to put America N First going to go? You can see that it is of overriding importance that we bend every effort at this time without any further delay to put the American Party on the ballot of every state. We must organize down to the grassroots level and we must build our party to the point that it can be the vehicle for a truly patriotic American candidate who will put the interests of you and me first and foremost in national and international affairs. Many good candidates are under consideration already for our nomination: such out- standing American patriots as George Wallace, Ronald Reagan, Dr. John Grady, , Senator Jesse Helms, Gov. Meldrim. Thompson, and Thomas J. Anderson, National Chairman of the American Party of the United States. Each one has much support and would bring in millions of voters from his respective party and from "Independents". But we cannot attract these men unless we are strong and have some- thing significant to offer to them. This is why I am writing.

Washington, D.C. Headquarters * P.O. Lock Box 1568 e Washington, D.C. 20013 NO be american 1i8it he a reiiubiicam american go GERALD K.FORD p President american of the United States american

YOMN R RARICX FormerCongressman NELSON A. ROCKEFELLER GEO RGE C. WALLA(Z from Louisiana Vice President Governor of the United States

JOHN L. GRADY. M.D. don't be ademocrat RONALD REAGAN Physician - Author FormerGovernor Of EDWARD M. KENNEDY Senator from Massachusetts MELDRIM THOMSON. JR. losE A. EmS Governor Senator of New Hampshire from North Carolina

HUBERT H. EHMEY Senator THOMAS 1. ANDERSON from Minnesota Chairman YOUR American Party of the United States 'P0

american support ****** sument americans that are fsr americans american that are isr american 7 7 1 4 q 49 J DOMESTIC POLICY FOREIGN POLICY THE AMERICAN PARTY IS FOR: 9 The American Policy steadfastly opposes Ameri- can participation in any form of world government /1w of * Getting the Federal Government completely out of education. organization which infringes the Sovereignty the United States, and calls for getting the United " An end to forced busing. States out of the United Nations and getting the .IPA " The election of Federal District Judges and the re- United Nations out of the United States. confirmation of others every four years. " The American Party supports the Monroe Doc- " Full support of local police, and opposed to any trine and pledges not to interfere with Cuban ex- national police force. iles in their legitimate goals and aims of freeing their country from commnunist tyranny. " Mandatory jail sentence for anyone convicted of selling or supplying illegal drugs. " The American Party is unalterably opposed to American involvement in the Middle East conflict " Getting the Federal Government completely out of between Israel and Arab states. welfare. for state and local control and funding of all public assistance programs. " We call upon our government to cease its acts of hostility toward South Africa and Rhodesia and " The right of workers to elect to participate in pri- all other non-communist countries who have vate retirement plans as an alternative to the Fed- demonstrated their friendship for the United eral Social Security program. States. * Private insurance instead of government-con- " We demand that no further funds be appropriated trolled insurance. for any kind of foreign aid programs; and that all " Halting inflation by putting the Federal Govern- debts owed to the United States by foreign coun- be ment on a pay-as-you-go basis and stopping the in- tries from previous wars be collected by confisca- crease in the money supply. tion of property if necessary. " Immediate tax relief, especially for the lower and " The American Party urges that Congress take ac- middle-income citizens. tion to protect American workers, farmers. and amula from slave-labor foreign competition. " The elimination of red tape and restrictions which businesses discourage the development and expansion of " We support restoration of America's place as a business enterprises which create job opportuni- major sea power with a far-ranging merchant ties. fleet. " The free competitive enterprise system. " The American Party is for limiting immigration and requiring that all immigrants be carefully * The phased. complete withdrawal of government the loyalty to the United of and subsidies to agriculture. screened to guarantee controls States of all persons entering this country: and for go " The right of rank-and-file union members to con- deporting all illegal aliens. trol the destiny of their own local unions. " The American Party recommends that immediate " The protection of our environment and natural re- action be taken to discharge all security risks in sources without the undue harassment and con- the Federal Government. particularly'in the State american trol of private industry and land. Department. " Ite full disclosure of campaign contributions and " We support all necessary measures to provide full expenditures. protection of the United States from any threat. " The full disclosure to the people, of the activities within or without. THE AMERICAN PARTY of their government. " We recommend that no disarmament treaties be Washington. D.C. Headquarters the absence of full P.O. Lock Box 1568 " The re-examination of the concept of zlning laws maintained nor negotiated in S Washinigton, D.C. 20013 and total opposition to what is known as "Regional evidence of good faith by all concerned powers, in- Government." cluding the right of full inspection. Glenn W, Drown rlf~x; P.O. Box 37 1.*ttica, MI 48412

*8 Federal Election Commission

0- Attn: M~r. Drew McKay Assistant Director

Disclosure and Compliance

1325 K Street., N.W.

Washington, D.C. 200463