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FEC 9-21-77 FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION ;J

1325 K SIREET N.W WASHINGTOND.C. 20463 !

BEFORE THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

In the Matter of ) )0 The Spotlight; ) MUR 261 (76) ) Liberty Lobby, Inc.) CERTI FICAT ION

I, Marjorie W. Emuiins, Secretary to the Federal Election Commission, do hereby certify that on July 12, 1918, the Conmission .. determined by a vote of 4-1 to adopt the recommendation of the General Counsel to take the following actions in the above-captioned

-- matter: 1. Find probable cause to believe that The Spotlight C: violated 2 U.S.C. Section 434(e) and 2 U.S.C. Section 441d. 2. Find probable cause to believe that Liberty Lobby, Inc. C' violated 2 U.S.C. Section 441b. " 3. Authorize the General Counsel to seek relief in the ~appropriate United States District Court. Voting for this determination were Commissioners Harris, Springer, Staebler, and Thomson. Commissioner Aikens dissented. Commissioner Tiernan abstained from voting. Attest:

Marjri W. Emmons , $ Secretary to the Commission * IP W EXECUTIVEJULY 12, SESSION1978

BEFORE THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

July 7, 1978 In the Matter of ) ) The Spotlight; ) )MUR 261 (76) Liberty Lobby, Inc. )

GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT

On June 7, 1978 the Commission found reasonable cause to believe that The Spotlight had violated 2 U.S.C. S434(e) and S44ld -- by not reporting the expenses of its communication expressly ad-

vocating the defeat of a clearly identified Federal candidate and

by not stating on the communication whether or not it was authorized.

In addition, the Commission found reasonable cause to believe that F Liberty Lobby, Inc. had violated 2 U.S.C. S44lb by financing that o communication.

The letter also suggests that there is some relationship between The Spotlight's filing of a lawsuit against the Commission and the Commission's finding of reasonable

cause to believe against The Spotlight. 2Mr. Grad offers no substantia- tion for this allegation other than that the Commission's finding of

reasonable cause to believe against The Spotlight was subsequent to The Spotlight's filing of the lawsuit against the Commission. -2-

As the response by the attorney for ReSpondents constitutes a clear rejection of our conciliation attempts, the General Counsel is recommending that the Commission find probable cause to believe that The Spotlight violated 2 U.S.C. S434(e) and S441d and Liberty Lobby, Inc. violated 2 U.S.C. S44lb. In addition, we are recommending that the Commission authorize the filing of civil actions for relief.

RECOMMENDAT I ON ae 1. Find probable cause to believe that The Spotlight violated

2 U.S.C. S434(e) and 2 U.S.C. S44ld. ,)2. Find probable cause to believe that Liberty Lobby, Inc.

-- violated 2 U.S.C. S441b. r 3. Authorize the General Counsel to seek relief in the 0appropriate United States District Court.

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William C. Oldaker, Esquire

-General Counsel Federal Election Commission RETURNCERTIFIED RECEIPT M.AIL REQUESTEDNO. 606095 1325 K Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20463.

RE IIUR 261 (76)_

Dear Mr., Oldaker: I am now in receipt of the Federal Election Commission's letters of June 13th to the Spotlight and the Liberty Lobby in connection with the above- captioned matter. The Spotlight letter was sent to me by you, but not to the Spotlight; the Liberty Lobby letter was sent to Liberty Lobby, but not to me (asubsequent call to your staff Ms to produce a copy of the latter to me, not yet received, however, I have beehi supplied a copy by Liberty Lobby). In view of the fact that both letters involve the same event and bear the same FEC action number, I fail to understand your actions in this regard. Now that I do have both letters, I tender this letter in response to your proposed con- cilIiation agreements. . As you are well aware, this whole affair grows out of the Federal Election Commission's allegation that the circulation and advertising efforts of the Spotlight in connection with reprints of the "Carter Cocaine Connection" article are violative of the Federal Election laws. In early litigation before the United States District Court for the D~strict of Columbia on the subject, the Spotlighi took the position that as a ne~spaper its affairs as they are related to the'Expression of thought are exempt from Federal Election Commission regulation because of First Amendment protections. The constitutional question of serious magnitude was avoided in litigation because of Judge Smith's finding that at the early stag~e the question was" not yet ripe. I can only presume that the ommission's actions as relayed in the correspondence of June 13th evidencRlthe conviction of the Commission that apparently the Con- stitution is of no import in this matter. While it had been my fervent hope that the~ommission would dismiss this whole silly affai~ rather than provoke a congItLional crisis, it appears that I so hoped in vai]' Apparently, the Corrrission is determined to establish d

William C. Oldaker, Esquire Page 2. June 16, 1978

jurisdiction over legitimate newspapers and the content and mechanisms of those newspapers as they relate to subscriptions, irculation aid the expression of thoughts contained therein. I am, frankly, shocked that the Comnmis- sion will porsue with vigor such touchy questions of governmental inter-- with newspapers, especially in view of the numerous matters before ference in- the Commission involving violations by political candidates themselves, cluding alleged violations of the Commission's own commissioner in his past capacity as a candidate for Congress. The position of the Spotlight taken in the United States District Court was not a frivolous one. but one presented out of conviction.

:" Similarly, your findings against the Liberty Lobby are a patent and are also rejected. Most newspapers in this country bootstrap operation First Amend- 0 are owned by corporations. To hold a newspaper exempt under the has made here but not to -ment from the sorts of allegations the Commission the corporation which owns the newspapers from such allegations would exempt means what ~be illogical and would allow the government to attain by indirect it could not do by direct means. Elec- r As a final matter, I would note that the vote of the Federal pursue this matter just five days after notification of a tion Commission to alleged C suit by the Spotlight in the United States District Court over the one failure of the Commission to properly investigate allegations concerning true purpose 0 of its own commissioners raises grave doubts in my mind about the June 7th action. The Commission has had long periods of ~of the Commission's in- dormancy on the Carter Cocaire Connection reprint and it thus appears to me conceivable that the sudden activity of the Commission within days of being notified of a lawsuit on the Tiernan matter is pure coincidence. For this reason, as well as the basic constitutional reasons, I question the propriety of the actions of the Federal Election Commission. I trust that the foregoing will adequately convey the Spotlight's and Liberty Lobby's response to your June 13, 1978 letters, but I am, of course, available for any other questions tha/y~u may have. Very I;. yours,

• . JOHN D. GRAD JDG/jam L.AW oUIrrCCS HIRscHKxoP & GR.AD, P..":"''".."

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William C. O1daker, Esquire -General Counsel CERTIFIED M.AIL N!O. 606095 Federal Election Commission RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 1325 K Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20463

RE !IUR 261 (76)

Dear tMr. Oldaker: I am now in receipt of the Federal Election Commission's letters of - June 13th to the Spotlight and the Liberty Lobby in connection with the above- -. captioned matter. The Spotlight letter was sent to me by you, but not to the Spotlight; the Liberty Lobby letter was sent to Liberty Lobby, but not to me o, (a subsequent call to your staff was to produce a copy of the latter to me, not yet received, however, I have been supplied a copy by Liberty Lobby). In view % of the fact that both letters involve the same event and bear the same FEC ~action number, I fail to understand your actions in this regard. Now that I do have both letters, I tender this letter in response to your proposed con- , ciIi ati on agreements. ') As you are well aware, this whole affair growvs out of the Federal Election Commission's allegation that the circulation and advertising efforts of the Spotlight in connection with reprints of the "Carter Cocaine Connection" article are violative of the Federal Election laws. In early litigation before the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on the subject, the Spotlight took the position that as a new~spaper its affairs as they are related to the expression of thought are exempt from Federal Election Commission reogulation because of First Amendment protections. The constitutional question of serious magnitude was avoided in litigation because of Judge Smith's finding that at the early stag~e the question was not yet ripe. I can only presume that the Commission's actions as relayed in the correspondence of June 13th evidences the conviction of the Conission that apparently the Con- stitution is of no import in this matter. While it had been my fervent hope that the Commission would dismiss this whole silly affair rather than provoke a constutional crisis, it appears that I so hoped in vain. Apparently, the Commission is determined to establish KW

William C. Oldaker, Esquire Page 2. June 16, 1978

jurisdiction over legitimate newspapers and the content and mechanisms of those newspapers as they relate to subscriptions, c~irculationrid the expression of thoughts contained therein. 1 am, frankly, shocked that the Commils- sion will pursue with vigor such touchy questions of governmental inter- ference with newspapers, especially in view of the numerous matters before the Commission involving violations by political candidates themselves, in- past cluding alleged violations of the Co~mission's1 own commuissioner in his capacity as a candidate for Congress. The position of the Spotlight taken in the United States District Court was not a frivolous one. but one presented out of conviction.

~Similarly, your findings against the Liberty Lobby are a patent bootstrap operation and are also rejected. Most newspapers in this country are owned by corporations. To hold a newspaper exempt under the First Amend- f' not to l ment from the sorts of allegations the Comm.ission has made here but the corporation which owns the newspapers from such allegations would exempt what " be illogical and would allow the government to attain by indirect means 0 it could not do by direct means. xI" As a final matter, I would note that the vote of the Federal Elec- a tion Commission to pursue this matter just five days after notification of suit by the Spotlight in the United States District Court over the alleged 0 one , o failure of the Commission to properly investigate allegations concerning of its own corrnissioners raises grave doubts in my mind about the true purpose Commission's June 7th action. The Com.ission has had long periods of ~of the in- dormancy on the Carter CocaineConnection reprint and it thus appears to me conceivable that the sudden activity of the Comnission within days of being notified of a lawsuit on the Tiernan matter is pure coincidence. For this reason, as well as the basic constitutional reasons, I question the propriety of the actions of the Federal Election Commission. I trust that the foregoing will adequately convey the Spotlight's and Liberty Lobby's response to your June 13, 1978 letters, but 1 am, of course, available for any other question tha -yo may have.

Veryy yurs,

"- .. JOHN D. "RA JDG/jam , LAW OrrcC[S IRS&CHKOP & GRAD, P C. p.O. mOX laz r, IO NoRH COLUNSUS sTREEr - , , si ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22313 IZ0 G5J

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,:: John Grad, Esquire ...... Hirschkop and Grad, P.C. P.O. Box 1226 108 North Columbus Street Alexandria, Virginia 22313 ! RE: MUR 261 (76) i Dear Mr. Grad:

.... :.::This is to confirm your June 14, 1978 telephone ::::iconversation with David Federman in which you stated that you would be representing Liberty Lobby, Inc. in this -- matter. Therefore, all further correspondence with ,'T Liberty Lobby, Inc. will be sent directly to your office. oD On June 7, 1978 the Commission voted (Commissioner Tiernan not participating) to find reasonable cause to I 'i" believe that Liberty Lobby, Inc. had violated 2 U.S.C. *-': S441b by financing The Spotlight's communication expressly : ='advocating the defeat of a clearly identified Federal i , -candidate.

~Enclosed please find a copy of the Commission's ~notification letter and proposed conciliation agreement sent to the President of Liberty Lobby, Inc. • • If you have any questions concerning this matter -:please contact David Federman, 20T" 073, the attorney assigned to the case.

William C.Odke General Counsel

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• - President Liberty Lobby, Inc. RE: MUR 261 (76) 300 Independence Avenue, S. E. Washington, D. C. 20003

* Dear Sir: . i~i On June 7, 1978, the Federal Election Commission . - :,.-found reasonable cause to believe that Liberty Lobby, Inc. violated 2 U.S.C. S441b. . ':iAs discussed in our letter to you dated June 22, 1977, 9 this violation is based upon The Spotlight's communication expressly advocating the defeat of a clearly identified Federal candidate. As publisher of Spotlight, you would be in violation of the Act for financing the communication with " corporate funds. '... Please be advised that pursuant to 2 U.S.C. S437g : '"(a) (5)(A), the Commission shall make every endeavor for ~a period of not less than 30 days to correct this violation : "- by Liberty Lobby, Inc. by informal methods of conference, conciliation, and persuasion, and to enter into a con- i J ciliation agreement. If Liberty Lobby, Inc. and the 0 Commission are unable to enter into a conciliation agreement during this period, the Commission may, upon a finding of probable cause to believe that a violation has been committed, institute a civil action for relief in the appropriate United States District Court. 2 U.S.C. S437g(a) (5)(B). Enclosed please find a conciliation agreement which this office is prepared to recommend to the Commission in settlement of this matter. .° ; ,..

President, Liberty Lobby Inc. •Page 2

If you agree with the provisions of the agreement, please sign and-return it to the Commission within ten .i..i(10) days of your receipt of this letter. If not, please ? .:: :contact David Federman at (202) 523-4000 to discuss your "-" objection to the agreement.

• ,.Si cerely yours,

• William C. Oldaker • General Counsel

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• , President Liberty Lobby, Inc. RE: MUR 261(76) 300 Independence Avenue, S. E. Washington, D. C. 20003 : Dear Sir: . i: iOn June 7, 1978, the Federal Election Commission : - &"found reasonable cause to believe that Liberty Lobby, Inc. * 2 violated 2 U.S.C. S441b. i ":!i"As discussed in our letter to you dated June 22, 1977, w~j• this violation is based upon The Spotlight's communication expressly advocating the defeat of a clearly identified Federal candidate. As publisher of Spotlight, you would be in violation of the Act for financing the communication with ' corporate funds. 0 ~Please be advised that pursuant to 2 U.S.C. S437g :: (a) (5) (A), the Commission shall make every endeavor for ...... :a period of not less than 30 days to correct this violation '0;.! by Liberty Lobby, Inc. by informal methods of conference, conciliation, and persuasion, and to enter into a con- ') ciliation agreement. If Liberty Lobby, Inc. and the ~Commission are unable to enter into a conciliation agreement during this period, the Commission may, upon a finding of probable cause to believe that a violation has been committed, institute a civil action for relief in the appropriate United States District Court. 2 U.S.C. S437g(a) (5) (B). Enclosed please find a conciliation agreement which this office is prepared to recommend to the Commission in settlement of this matter. President, Liberty Lobby Inc. • Page 2

If you agree with the provisions of the agreement, please sign and return' it to the Commission within ten i... (10) days of your receipt of this letter. If not, please i11:.i contact David Federman at (202) 523-4000 to discuss your • • :objection to the agreement. ~:yrelyous

William C. Oldaker General Counsel

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S1~ CERTIFIED H&IL

President Liberty Lobby, Inc. RE: MUR 261(76) 300 Independence Avenue, S. B. Washington, D. C. 20003

Dear Sir:

On June , 1978, the Federal Election Commission ~found reasonable cause to believe that Liberty Lobby, Inc. violated 2 U.S.C. S44lb. tisAs discussed in our letter to you dated June 22, 1977, thisviolation is based upon The Spotlight's communication ~expressly advocating the defeat of a clearly identified Federal candidate. As publisher of Spotlight, you would be -- in violation of the Act for financing the comication with corporate funds. Please be advised that pursuant to 2 U.S.C. S437g 0D (a) (5) (A), the Commission shall make every endeavor for ~a period of not less than 30 days to correct this violation by Liberty Lobby, Inc. by informal methods of conference, Oconciliation, and persuasion, and to enter into a conciliation agreement. If Liberty Lobby, Inc. and the , 9 Commission are unable to enter into a conciliation agreement cc, during this period, the Commission may, upon a finding of GC probable cause to believe that a violation has been committed, institute a civil action for relief in the appropriate United States District Court. 2 U.S.C. $437g(a) (5) (B). Enclosed please find a conciliation agreement which this office is prepared to recommend to the Commission in settlement of this matter. President, Librty Lobby Inc. Page 2 !

If yOU agree with the provisions of the agreement, ! please sign and return it to the Commission within ten (10) days of you receipt of this letter. If not, please contact David Federman at (202) 523-4000 to discuss your i objection to the agreement. i Sincerely yours,

William C. Oldaker General Counsel

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*:/;~ii: CERT IFIED MAIL "" '' : RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

: i i . John D. Grad, Esq...... Hirschkop and Grad, P.C. •P.O. Box 1226 RE: MUR 261(76) . 108 North Columbus Street Alexandria, Va. 22 313 i,.-iDear Mr. Grad: On June 7, 1978, the Federal Election Commission ...... found reasonable cause to believe that The Spotlight " violated 2 U.S.C. S434(e) and S441d by not reporting ii the expenses of its communication expressly advocating - .: the defeat of a clearly identified Federal candidate -ii and by not stating on the communication whether or ... not it was authorized.

0 • .o •Please (a) (5) (A), bethe advised Commission that pursuantshall make to every2 U.S.C. endeavor S437g for a period of not less than 30 days to correct this violation by The Spotlight by informal methods of conference, oD conciliation, and persuasion, and to enter into a conciliation agreement. If The Spotlight and the Commission are ~unable to enter into a conciliation agreement during this period, the Commission may, upon a finding of probable • cause to believe that a violation has been committed, institute a civil action for relief in the appropriate United States District Court. 2 U.S.C. S437g(a) (5) (B). Enclosed please find a conciliation agreement which this office is prepared to recommend to the Commission in settlement of this matter. CERTIFIED M4AIL

John D. Grad, Esq. Utirschkop and Grad, P.C. P.O. Box 1226 RE: NOR 261(76) 108 North Columbus Street Alexandria, Va. 22313 ? Dear Mr. Grad:

- On June , 1978, the Federal Election Commission found reasonable cause to believe that The Spotlight O violated 2 U.S.C, S434(e) and S441d by not reporting the expenses of its communication expressly advocating " the defeat of a clearly identified Federal candidate ~and by not stating on the communication wahether or not it was authorized. 0D Please be advised that pursuant to 2 U.S.C. S437g ~(a) (5) (A), the Commission shall make every endeavor for a period of not less than 30 days to correct this C violation by The Spotlight by informal methods of conference, 9 conciliation, and persuasion, and to enter into a conciliation agreement. If The Spotlight and the Commission are C'unable to enter into a conciliation agreement during this period, the Commission may, upon a finding of probable cause to believe that a violation has been committed, institute a civil action for relief in the appropriate United Saates District Court. 2 U.S.C. S437g(a) (5) (B). Enclosed please find a conciliation agreement which this office is prepared to recommend to the Commission in settlement of this matter. John D. (ard, Esg. Page 2

If your client agrees with the provisions of the agreement, please have it signed and returned to the Commission within ten (10) day. of your receipt of this letter. If not, please contact David Federman at (202) 523-4000 to discuss your client's objections to the agreeiment. Sincerely,

William C. Oldaker ~General Counsel

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BEFORE THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

In the Matter of The Spotlig9ht; MUR 261 (76) Liberty Lobby, Inc.

CERTI FICATION

I, Marjorie W. Enunons, Secretary to the Federal Election Commission, do hereby certify that on June 7, 1978, the Connission determined by a vote of 4-1 to adopt the recommendation of the General Counsel to take the following actions in the above-captioned matter: 1. Find reasonable cause to believe that Spotlight violated 2 U.S.C. Section 434(e) and 441d. 2. Find reasonable cause to believe that Liberty Lobby, Inc. violated 2 U.S.C. Section 441b. 3. Send the letters and proposed conciliation agreements 1 attached to the General Counsel's Report signed June 1, 1978. r Voting for this determination were Commissioners Harris, Springer, Staebler, and Thomson. Commissioner Aikens dissented. Commissioner Tiernan was not present at the time of the vote. U,

DateJun Date June 9, 1978 9, 98ecretary to the Commission BEFORE THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION i May 23, 1978

In the Matter of ). ) The Spotlight; ) MUR 261 (76), ) Liberty Lobby, Inc. ) )

GENERAL COUNSEL ' S REPORT

Background , This matter was initiated pursuant to a complaint. The ~Complainaut alleged that a solicitation letter he received

-- lacked the notice required by 2 U.S.C. S441d. The letter T (Attachment #1), signed by James Tucker, managing editor of

0 "The Spotlight," a weekly newspaper managed , operated, and

owned by Liberty Lobby, Inc., advocated the defeat of Jimmy 0D Carter and solicited contributions to further that end. 00 The Commission found reason to believe Spotlight violated 2 U.S.C. S434 and S44ld on October 27, 1976. Respondent replied through its publisher, Willis Carto, who stated that

the mailing was a promotional device (Attachment *9). On December 3, 1976 the Commission sent another letter to Spotlight requesting answers to a number of questions regarding the matter. No response was received and on

December 22, 1976 the Commission sent another request to Spotlight to answer the questions. On March 10, 1977 the -2-

Commission issued an order requiring the Spotlight to ansver certain questions, which was addressed to Mr. Carto as publisher.

Mr. Carto, on behalf of Spotlight, refused to answer all but three of the questions, relying on a number of generally

claimed constitutional grounds. Civil enforcement of the Commission's order was authorized on June 1, 1977. In addition, on that date the Commission found reason to believe that Liberty Lobby, Inc. may have violated 2 U.S.C. S44lb by making expenditures. No response 0 has been received from Liberty Lobby, Inc. regarding this finding.

~On September 3, 1977 a Petition to Enforce the Order of -- the Commission was filed in the United States District Court Vfor the District of Columbia. 0 On December 21, 1977 the United States District Court

denied all of Respondent's motions and issued an Order enforcing the Commission's Order of March 10, 1977. ~On February 3, 1978 the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied Respondent's motion for a stay pending appeal and sue sponte affirmed the District Court's order. Spotlight's responses to the questions, for which the Order was issued, were received by the Commission on February 22, 1978.

Analysis 2 U.S.C. S434(e) requires that independent expenditures in excess of $100., by persons other than political committees, -. 3-

expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate be fully reported and disclosed to the Commission. In addition, 2 U.S.C. S44ld states that whenever any person makes an expenditure for the purpose of financing communications expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate, the communication must either claim or disclaim candidate authorization and if disclaimed,

must state the name of the person who made or financed the expenditure. The questioned communication in this case is a solicitation letter which in addition to expressly advocating the defeat of Jimmy Carter for President, requests contributions for a .. Fund for Truth in order to finance further mailings to other r persons.1 ! The expenses involved in financing the mailing were 0 not reported to the Commission, nor were the requirements of

2 u.s.C. S441d followed. Spotlight has defended the letter on the ground; that the letter was a promotional mailing to expand its readership. In support of this position, Spotlight has forwarded to the Commission copies of what it describes as similar promotional mailings 2 /

and has pointed out that the questioned letter offered a 1 month subscription to Spotlight for each $2.00 contribution. In other

l/see Spotlight's response to question *7 (Attachment *10) 2Attachments *2-8. -4-

words, Spotlight appears to be relying on 2 U.S.C. S43l(f) (4) (F) by claiming that the purpose of the letter was not to influence the nomination or election of any person to Federal

office, but simply to expand its circulation. Although the expansion of Spotlight's circulation may have been a consideration, the language of the letter indicates that its purpose was to raise funds to finance further mailings to eligible voters to encourage them not to vote for Jimmy Carter for President. C Additionally, the language of the letter stating that "You L can read The SPOTLIGHT for months for free -- as an appreciation

~bonus -- for your contribution...," contradicts Spotlight's 9 position that the purpose of the letter was promotional. It is clear that encouraging contributions to the Fund for Truth was

O primary, while gaining additional subscriptions to the newspaper ~was secondary. CThe ptomotional mailings which Spotlight sent to the , Commission are easily distinguishable from the solicitation in ~the present case. In every instance the promotion of newspaper subscriptions was clearly the sole purpose of the mailing. Two of the sample promotions begin with the phrases "Have you heard the news? You haven't unless you are a subscriber to the

SPOTLIGHT." Another begins with "THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DESPERATELY NEED A NEWSPAPER THEY CAN TRUST-The Spotlight meets that need."

Two others start out with "Here's . .. a new weekly newspaper•. and a money saving offer to induce you to subscribe." The solicitation at issue in this case begins with "Without your immediate help, Jimmy Carter is almost certain to be elected -5-

President of the United States:" The paragraph which demonstrates the political purpose of the letter most clearly is as follows: After you read the story, ask yourself: Is Carter fit to be President? If your answer is NO -- as I'm sure will be the answer of every decent American who does not want to see a man elected President who accepts campaign money from the deadly drug racket--here is what you can do to help us.. First of all, help pay for our special distribution so we can radiate this story to millions of democrats and Carter supporters before the election. We must reach these voters on our mailing list immeditey with the truth because if we do not, the distorted, dishonest publicity that the press is giving to - Carter will surely result in his election. [ • The meaning and purpose of the letter is not ambiguous. ~The solicitation letter sent by Spotlight to the Complainant

must be considered an expenditure within the meaning of 2 U.S.C. S431(f) 3 /. Spotlight indicated that over $21,000 was used to

(D finance the solicitation letter. 4 Therefore, it violated ~2 U.S.C. S434(e) by not reporting the expenses involved and O2 U.S.C. S441d by not including the necessary disclaimer of ~candidate sponsorship and the name of the person financing the

the expenditure as required by 2 U.S.C. S441d.

32 U.S.C. S431(f) (4) (A) exempts from the definition of expenditure any news story, commentary of editorial distributed through the facilities of any broadcasting station, newspaper, magazine, or other periodical publication . . . Included with the solicitation letter in question was a reprint of an article entitled "Carter's Cocaine Connection." Although possibly the mailing of reprinted articles would be permitted under 2 U.S.C. S431(f) (4) (A), Spotlight should not be permitted to bootstrap its political solicitations to its newspaper status in order to circumvent the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended. The solicitation letter is not a news story, commentary or .editorial and therefore the exemption of 2 U.S.C. S431(f) (4) (A) is not available.

4See Spotlight's response to question #5 (Attachment#10). -6-

As discussed above, Spotlight is wholly owned, operated, and managed by Liberty Lobby, Inc.,a registered corporation in the District of Columbia. As such, its expenditures would be expenditures of Liberty Lobby, Inc. Under 2 U.S.C. S44lb Liberty Lobby, Inc. is prohibited from making such expenditures.

Recommendation Find reasonable cause to believe Spotlight violated 2 U.S.C.

S434(e) and S441d. Find reasonable cause to believe Liberty Lobby, Inc. violated

2 U.S.C. S441b. . Send attached letters with proposed conciliation agreements.

DtWilliam C. Oldaker General Counsel C FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

1325 K STREET N.W ~Y WASIINGTOND.C. 20463

CERTIFIED MAIL • RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

"' President Liberty Lobby, Inc. RE: MUR 261(76) -- 300 Independence Avenue, S. E. ~Washington, D. C. 20003 Dear Sir:

SOn June , 1978, the Federal Election Commission r found reasonable cause to believe that Liberty Lobby, Inc. violated 2 U.S.C. S44lb.

As discussed in our letter to you dated June , 1977, ~this violation is based upon The Spotlight's communication expressly advocating the defeat of a clearly identified -- Federal candidate. As publisher of Spotlight, you would be ~in violation of the Act for financing the communication with corporate funds. 0 Please be advised that pursuant to 2 U.S.C. S437g (a) (5) (A), the Commission shall make every endeavor for a period of not less than 30 days to correct this violation 0by Liberty Lobby, Inc. by informal method; of conference, ~conciliation, and persuasion, and to enter into a conciliation agreement. If Liberty Lobby, Inc. and the ~Commission are unable to enter into a conciliation agreement during this period, the Commission may, upon a finding of probable cause to believe that a violation has been committed, institute a civil action for relief in the appropriate United States District Court. 2 U.S.C. S437g~a) (5) (B). Enclosed please find a conciliation agreement which this office is prepared to recommend to the Commission in settlement of this matter. • / President, Liberty Lobby Inc. Page 2

If you agree with the provisions of the agreement, please sign and return it to the Commission within ten (10) days of your receipt of this letter. If not, please .:,"icontact David Federman at (202) 523-4000 to discuss your ::. : ' 'objection to the agreement. ~Sincerely yours,

William C. Oldaker General Counsel

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John D. Grad, Esq. Hirschkop and Grad, P.C. P.O. Box 1226 RE: MUR 261(76) 108 North Columbus Street Alexandria, Va. 22313 Dear Mr. Grad:

On June , 1978, the Federal Election Commission , : r found reasonable cause to believe that The Spotlight . .' violated 2 U.S.C. S434(e) and S44ld by not reporting .. ~the expenses of its communication expressly advocating ~the defeat of a clearly identified Federal candidate and by not stating on the communication whether or -- not it was authorized. ~Please be advised that pursuant to 2 U.S.C. S437g (a) (5) (A), the Commission shall make every endeavor 0D for a period of not less than 30 days to correct this - violation by The Spotlight by informal methods of conference, conciliation, and persuasion, and to enter into a concilia- i-!" ~~tion agreement. If The Spotlight and the Commission are .- unable to enter into a conciliation agreement during this ) period, the Commission may, upon a finding of probable cause to believe that a violation has been committed, in- tO stitute a civil action for relief in the appropriate United States District Court. 2 U.S.C. S437g(a) (5) (3). Enclosed please find a conciliation agreement which this office is prepared to recommend to the Commission .. in settlement of this matter. John D. Grad, Esq. Page 2

If your client agrees with the provisions of the agreement, please have it signed and returned to the Commission within ten (10) days of your receipt of this letter. If not, please contact David Federman at (202) 523-4000 to discuss your client's objections to the agreement. Sincerely,

William C. Oldaker General Counsel *a, rl...... (202),,44."

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Dear Fellow Citizen: Without your immu'ediate hel.p, Jimmy Carter is almost certain to be elected * President of the United States I * He needn't betl In fact, HE WILL NOT BE ELECTED if the truth about him becomes known .to the American people!

4 You see--we have discovered that Jimmy Cartere's chief financial !i backer is tied in with Illegal cocaine traffic. actually This man has raised more than one million dollars for Carter--matched %" by tax funds, that's TWO million dollars! ~*IF THIS "SIMPLE TRUTH IS EVER PICKED UP BY THE CONTROLLED PRESS AND PUBLICIZED THE WAY THEY PUBLICIZED WATERGATE TO DESTROY NIXON, CARTER WILL SURELY BE DEFEATED! But the press is ~IGNORING the truth! 0 Please . . . take a moment and read the enclosed reprint of an EXCLUSIVE story-- - e"Carter's Cocaine Connection"--which appeared in the August 16 Issue SPOTLIGHT, of The the new weekly newspaper from Washington. As you o on this: I read it, reflect ABSOLUTELY ASSURE YOU THAT THE STORY IS TRUE. But daily all of tae big newspapers, the wire services, radio and TV news ~story. are suppressing this

WHY IS THE PRESS SUPPRESSING THE STORY? You know why--because te want to see Carter elected! After you have read the story, ask yourself: IsCarter fit to be President? If your answer Is MO--as I'm sure will be the answer of evr decent American who does not want to see a man elected President who accepts campaign money from the deadly drug racket--here is what you can do to help us . . First of all, help pay for our special distribution so we cau radiate this story to millions of Democrats and Carter supporters before the election. Wemust rach these otrln, voters on th dsttemdiaonly wuity thath ressis ourmthen istrmcdiahoeswth /ed ut tuth ressit ed giving to Carter will surely result in his election.I • " TIIE AMkERICAIN PEOPLE WILL NOT ELECT JIMMY CATER PRESIDENT IF * -* •'.To .*show -- - - -,- , . . . 1 t ,.. our appreciaJ~ for your help in Settiug ouChe • ":: " truth we will send you month of The SPOTLIGlIT for each two dollars you 8irel ". The 8POTLIGIIT is a now weekly newspaper written for consumers, tax- . .. payers sad voters" like you. It is a dfferent kind of newspaper.

eYou can spread the truth about Jimmy Carter.... " * *You can strike a blow FOR Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press • and AGAINST suppression 9 of important news; and prove that you do NOT ~~have to be dependent upon the controlled press for your destiny .- . *You can read The SPOTLIGHT for months for free--as an _apreciation bonus-- for your contribution. If you like it (I think you ii') you may renew your subscription when it expires. Please respond to this URGENT letter at once because the election is almost here. Postage costs 1"3€ now--printing almost as much. Air time for our radio program (carried 300 times each day, coast-to-coast) is expensive. We cannot afford to expand our outreach and Carter'without to reach more voters with the truth about ,our help. Please send whatever you can afford O $509 $25,. $10, $5 . . but send . . . $100, it nov--without delay--before it is too late. " YOU DO NOT WANT A PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO BE IN DEBT TO O DRUG ADDICTS AND DRUG PUSHERS, DO YOU? IF CARTER IS IS ELECTED, THAT WHAT YOU WILL HAVE. Th]ERE IS LITTLE TIME LEFTS

- Yours for truth in politics,

oD Managing Editor ti) P.S. This is the most important civic action you can take this year. As a responsible citizen, an American concerned -* about the direction your country is taking, please help us spread the truth I

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YEIS! Iiere's my share in )'our FUND FOR TRUTH to be used to mall mnilllons of copies of oo(artcr's Cocaine connection" I sadcldanld thatt as an apprcciationl bonus I will also receive one month (4 iSSUeS) of The11 SI'O)i'.IGIIT for cacli two dollars I send! I enclose $ (tleaca., malke check payable (o The SPOTLIGHT.)

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Copyrightlens permitted 1176 providlingby The SPOTLIGHT. lull ¢redit Is givenAll rights SoThe reserved. SPOTLIGHT. Quoa.

S MACON. Ga.-Jimmy Carter, the "born-again Christian" who promises "never to lie to you." is S sitting smack in the middle of an illegal drug ring. SPOTLIGHtT investigators working around the clock for the past three weeks have uncovered hard evidence of an interrelated ring of drug pushers, rock music promoters and campaign financiers for the Cartercampaign. The group involves top-name entertainers, such as Gregg Altman, some of . Carter's key fund raisers, such as Phil Walden of Capricorn Records, i who merchandises the rock discs for the Aliman P58 Wa•lden (leItSpeewldemaat lCaperrm Sarards.am u-educedlt Jia 1 Coanet Iraghts bp (.hl d K. lioN.htedt aho celthea a special aasJbamt Io Cerise r .Brothers Band and a large assortment of drug ad- wlw,.be a we atGeorgqwia. Tuar theend atrCane~r'slee.. W'ald. madle leU a wive peeaidee, at calpr'ur. hand1ingi public ,,lti. and taham• car o S, diets, felons, mafioso and miscellaneous pro- WamldeampoliawId relakam'hipe. "'ty reeelbiiap." maidI1.1 sea 5 I'UrLICIHT - moters. ine."~ W'eld. a mwhi~miUhmaa ret as se ge .' 36., be a kimla~ I Cuiae S Thirty-six people have been indicted so far, most Ibebind.U.themn patlaal rwa r. Wlee•I remiba lea raiing am " " of thenm because of secret testimony by Gregg All- mfllrna duller.Ia, Caeresieestial camnpaima.lie Ia under aneeigauth. Is a S man. On January 13 of this year AIlman testified IUpdI- 4ptrddiag macar orna im Georia. Trbirsg-ale peele ha m fa esM- r for eight hours before a federal grand jury. - Testifying again in open court on June 23 and 24, 0ov. Jimmy Carter is the Democratic can- • Alnian admitted to cocaine addiction and fingered didate "or President of the United States. From -. friends and co-workers in return for immunity from total obscurity in Georgia he catapulted into the prosecution for himself. national spotlight with the obvious support of o As a result of his testimony, his, former road wealthy and powerful establishment forces. As manager, Johnny "'Scooter" Herring, was sen- this story reveals, Carter has obviously had the '"T tenced to 76 years in prison. Herring had sold support of equally wealthy and powverful anti- : cocaine to Altman fifteen times during 1973-76. establishment forces catering to the general :C Durinlg Herring's trial, Judge Wilbur Owens told dissatisfaction and rebellion in the youth of 11Ierring's lawvyer, Thomas Santa Lucia of New America. This story is just the tip of the iceberg. • .) ork. that it was time to stop "dilly-dallying" . and decide whether Herring would testify on his Las Vegas police identified Goosdman as repre- , own behalf or not. senting numerous gambling figures around the Herring then screamed "Don't you know why I nation. * can't testify? Don't you know?" Hawkins testified that "someone else" had hired llerring's fear of taking the witness stand even Goodman but claimed he did not know who; and in his own behalf may have been produced by the Goodman refused to identify his enmployer. presence of organized crime in Georgia and its Observers said that Ilcrring's reluctance to take ties to the cocaine market. the stannd was quite understandable in view of The Associated Press reports (lhat as many as liawkins' indictment for murder ned the possibility i I Mnfia ''famnilies" arc operating in Georgia with of ret ribut ion by othcr elements of organized crinie 50 nmajor drug deniers niaking ii totatl yearly profit shoul !irring .snytoo muc'h. or nletasti $70 million in Alluanlatohne. In addition, an atutheritative and knowkedgeable Tih.'e rtt'ts cani b., mhdld to thc fart that Herring source rec'akal that Ihc'rring had actually worked was also listed on the inldictment charging 36 for Ihawkins b~efore going with the Altnan lBrothers people had con.spired to dislrih~utc narcotics. hand. "It may just hc umcoincidence . .. ," he said hea;ding: the list of thnse. indicted was crime during the special inetcv conducted for the figure J.tC. llawkins, Jr., who was also charged SPOTILI(U 1'T. with ntur(her. In adhition to his personal relationship with Ihiportcrs asking wiho had hired Iliwkins' lw- Grcegg Allm~ui, Ih'rrinj: is also on the board of yer, ().cnr G~mdin of Las \'c'gas. re cived no directors of the (;rent Seoulthernt Company. Inc. answtr. which is closely tied with the Carter Campaign. Here's information about a new weekly newspaper, !

written from your point of view as a taxpayer and voter ... i

and a money-saving offer to induce you to subscribe .. ,

You say that you already have too much to read? Well, I can give you two good , reasons why you should subscribe to the NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT even if you have to . cancel something else you are now getting: "

REASON NUMBER ONE: Because NS will supply you with important news that other- .,(< wise you would not read, and ......

REASON NUMBER TWO: Because NS is written with your interests in mind--prepared .• . by editors who present the news from .tepito iwo te etAeia middle class of voters and taxpayers who have to pay the appalling financial ; 0 and social bills run up by the bureaucrats and politicians,! 'i

" For example, here are some of the stories already carried by NS in the first 21 !i, weeks of its existence--and please remember that each of these stories have been either totally ignored or just given brief, slapdash mention by the mass media • •.

* Proof that "Time" magazine covers up meetings of the world's most powerful :! financial and political leaders o * Growth of the posse comitatus

• Interviews with patriot tax strikers

* Close-up on an American volunteer in the Rhodesian Army

* Untold story of terror from busing in Boston

* Lies and smears from CBS-TV against gun owners

* How Henry Kissinger's Sinai Agreement will get U.S. into war

• The coverup of Herpes Simplex Type 2--virulent and incurable VD spreading among youth, thanks to sex promiscuity education in schools

-' How Congress sneaked a pay raise for themselves

• American Monitor Poll dwarfs Gallup and Harris together--and gives opposite results

* Urban renewal--nation's biggest graft

* Armed citizens capture cop-bandits * Attorney Gen. Levi persecutes a Jewish dissenter

* Government persecution of vitamip deal ers ., , ,

* Laetrile--a cure for cancer?

-* Audit of Federal Reserve System badly needed

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* Press suppresses demand of 61 congressmen to investigate KGB agents on Capitol Hill

* The rise of the Ku Klux Klan

* IRS tortures woman

* Women literally murdered on "film for jaded porno perverts " ...... -i * CIA unconstitutionally spends at least $6 billion per year--but not a penny accounted for in U.S. budget

* Pres. Ford re-appoints "worst" judge in D.C.

* Is deadly nuclear poison stored .in Ft. Knox?

. Little-known facts about Henry Kissinger's personal background 0 * IRS spends $200,000 to "get"t tax striker and strikes out

* Oklahoma judge holds off Rockefeller pipeline crew with gun

;-You are spending $1 out of every $4 of your taxes to pay needless interest 0 on national debt

-. Truths about marijuana the press suppresses and distorts

* New facts about the mysterious Bilderbergers--secret group of powerful multinational financiers......

* HEW edicts promote anti-white bias

* Boston busing Judge Garrity a Kennedy puppet

* What the LA chief of police says about the LA Times

* Is Zionism "racist"?

* National "scoop" on beginning of conflict in Spanish Sahara. How this conflict over phosphate will raise your food bill

* How the bureaucrats are trying to destroy a small college that refuases to accept federal money

*" How the death of Mary Jo Kopechne may force Teddy to run for President 6*

* Facts in secret FBI "file prove Martin Luther King no saaint .. > '"i ,

* Former congressman John iKarick stumps the country with +lowdown on wht: Congress is doing to you

* Cowtown banker takes over Washington Star and makes sharp turn to the left

* How money of U.S. Methodists is used to murder whites in southern Africa

*Anti-Christian, anti-American bias of Hollywood

* Ancient Mideast cultures destroyed by pot

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* Proof that the Federal Reserve is not a .vernment agency. (It is privately- owned and controlled)

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f) * Rockefeller buying valuable West Virginia coal land for a song from poverty- stricken farmers

* Florida mother jailed for refusing to allow kids to read filthy school books

-. * How "your" Congress is controlled by a foreign government

," * List of 550 American companies doing business with the Soviet Union

C * What really is going on in Angola--Rockefeller's attempt to take over the r- vast natural resources of Africa

.-- * Chou's mass murders overlooked by press eulogies

C ) * Illegal immigrants flooding U.S.

0 * Panama violates Zone and U.S. press ignores the story

* UN Ambassador Moynihan's anti-semitic rantings in 1970

* Metric conversion to cost billions . •.

You can see the type of lively, informative newspaper NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT is. Now let me tell you what it is not. NS is not a rehash or digest of reprinted articles that have appeared elsewhere. It is not a collection of editorials or syndicated opinion or "canned thinking." NS does not contain horse race tips, horoscopes, government handouts or "news" planted by advertisers. The news you will read in NS is original--dug out by our own staff, or sent to us by people who know that we are not afraid to print it--as long as it's true and needs to be said! h t. e

IF You AGREE THAT THE NEWS MEDI 1 AERICA IS 11NPETT BA' SHAPEfi :.. THEN YOU WILL WANT TO READ NATIONAL SPOTLICIIT EVERY WEEKi1 A PARENT, A VOTER, A CONCERNIED C TIZEN, yOUNEED IF YOU ARE A TAXPAYER, ' THE NEWS THAT YOU CAN FIND NOWHERE ELSE BUT IN THE NATIOAL SPOTLIGHT. fOr the • . So that's all I've got to say about the paper itself. INow clincher--the offer.

price of NS is 30¢ per copy, or $15.60 per year. By mail sub- The newsstand tO scriptiton it is $12, saving $3.60 right there. However, if you respond this letter you will get • • • in addition to 52 issues of NS . . .rO.O" choice of any one of four great books--at no extra cost!

Please look at the encsed leaflet which describes these books. Make your choice and return the coupon with your check. It will be a privilege t:o welcome you as a s5U,. scriber to NATIONAL SPOTLIGHIT.-

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You say that you already have too much to read? Well, please let me give you good reasons wh you should subscribe to NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT--even if you must cancel something else .. !!this is important! RE~ASON NUMBER ONE: Because the SPOTLIGHT is written from YOUR point of view, not ,i ~~~that of any special interest. * * * * It's "The paper Lm ca-''nTRUST."

* * * You may find this hard to believe but the SPOTLIGHT -- has no axe to grind, except that of the TRUTH and what is best for America. We-dig out real newvs and ~present TE-rofthe point of view of the unorganized, ( exploited middle class--the "producers" who are forced to pay the appalling financial and social xZ" bills run up by the bureaucrats and the politicians for the benefit of the wealthy, organized special ~interest groups!

DO REASON NUMBER TWO: Because the SPOTLIGHT will provide you with important new , €O that otherwise you would not read. Yes--there is absolutely no doubt that the wire services and the newspapers supesnews that is important to you. * * * * We have proven this time and time again....

* * * You know it--every one knows It! Thewre. services, newspapers, bracasting and-TV industry is controlled by multinational conglomerates and highly-organized pressure groups. They are not anxious to tell about who benefits from our disastrous foreign policy, wasteful spending and inequitable taxation. Why? Because they are the beneficiaries of these policies! For example, here are just a few of the stories already carried by the SPOTLIGHT in our first six months--and a's you read this list remember that all of the stories here have been either totally ignored or given brief, slipshod and often highly distorted coverage by the mass media:

•* * + Smears, lies and distortions from CBS against gun owners. (They are determined to take your gun away.)

* * * The "posse comitatus." (Particularly in the west, men :)! ! ehrov'ceenthe rights guaranteed W ". .. ether and formin ....l th 'e Conlstltution.)groups to U S * PROOF that Time magazine cover vts!ietlngs of the , world's most-powerful financia Ittical (We were leaders. "' first to expose the "B tqtsSic 15 they've been secretly meeting, ma deals with Wof1table business your tax money. Henry i , mnaging editor of Time attended the 1974 meeting--as f4d ' 'I r tos of the big- gesE~mies in the world of politics and btttess. . never mentioned -n Time it. Nor did any other flespaper or magazi'ne.), • * * Urban renewal--the nation's biggest graft:. :(Everybody but ;':i T: :;':iT: "the taxpayers likes urban renewal--the contractors, bosses, labor welfare freeloaders and politicians who get contributions big as kickbacks of your money they spend..) * * * Florida mother jailed for refusing .: " to allow kids tolc tyj~i~1 . books. :: * * * Congress planning to give bureaucrats i (w "; a dominant role in child-rearing. (So- ~called "Child Care" legislation is in ~the hopper to turn over your kids to " ',:the government. All1 "free," of course. Just as in Russia.)-- ::* The government's vendetta against Laetrile. (At best, ~~~Laetrile is effective against , r cancer. At worst, it is ... a vitamin no more harmful than almonds. Yet & Drug the Food .. Administration, under pressure from the multi- O billion dollar drug industry, jails people who sell it. : Th esaesslomrpr h at. • * * How C the war In the Sahara will raise you food bill. (Hr.sago xml ow-' utnto (Hereampl isa godhot~i s - p lv) mulinaionaist opr- ate. Using your money, the CIA "destabilized" Spanish Sahara and the State Department CO promised $1 1/2 billion more of your money as "foreign aid" to persuade Spain to move out. Management of the phosphate mines was taken over by a Rockefeller-controlled multinational group and the price jacked up. Phosphates are used in fertilizer. You'll pay again ".- at the check-out counter.) " * * Money of U. S. Christians being used to murder other Christians in Africa. * * * President Ford re-appoints the "worst" judge in the District of Columbia. (Judge Charles Halleck is back at work freeing thugs and criminals, thanks servative" to "con- Jerry Ford who knew that the papers would not report how he caved in to leftist and minority group pressure. ) * * * The tax revolt. (All over the U. S. citizens are refusing to pay income tax, citing the plain wording of the tion as their Constitu- defense. Only a few have gone to jail. The

-2- ' ~ ~~~~t. ax~istrike_movguent by ,oppressed "si lent omjor~ty" producers is big news--and virtually ignOred by the pres. ),LT i ... * * * l?24 congressmen endorse a "Declaration of INTERdependence.,, • (Our iexposure of this caused a number Of congressmen withdraw to their approval. They did not realize they endorsing the were world government movement. Again, not a word in the press!) ... * * * How a foreign nation controls Conqress. (It's Israel. .... What she wants, she gets. You pay.) * * * 61 congressmen petition for an investigation of (GSv ie secret police) agents working on Capitol Hill. (This was totally story ignored by all wire services and daily newspapers..)

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~YOU CAN SEE the sort of lively, informative, courageous newspaper NATIONAL SPOT- , iT 1----s.--ow let me tell you what the SPOTLIGHT is not: co* * * IT IS NOT--a rehash, digest or reprinted articles that fa-ve appeared elsewhere... * * * IT IS NOT--a collection of editorials or syndicated opinion r "canned thinking"... * * " IT IS NOT--a billboard for government press releases... *.** IT IS NOT--a collection of trivia about movie stars, lial-fniracies or Bella Abzug's horoscope. The news in the SPOTLIGHT is original..dug out by our own staff, or sent to people who know what we are not afraid to us by print TRUTH--as long as it needs to be said to every citizen in America. IF YOU AGREE THAT THE NEWS MEDIA IN AMERICA IS IN PRETTY THEN OUWILL BAD SHAPE W/ANT TO READ NATI ONAL SPOTLIGHT EVERY WEEK. IF YOU ARE ACONSUMER, ATAXPAYER, APARENT, AVOTER, ACONCERNED

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CIIEYOU NEED ThE NEWS THAT YOU CAN FIND N0MHERE ELSE BUT ___ R• T XLSPOTLIGHT. ' :

S* * * So that's all I've got to say about the Paper Itself. Now for the clincher--the price. .

The newsstand price of the SPOTLIGHT Is 30¢ per Issue, or $15.60 per year for 52 issues. However, If you respond to this letter, send only $9.95 for one .full year. which Is a discount of 36% from the newsstand price! Or try a twenty week trial sub- ' scription for only $4.95.

* * * That's how much we want you as a reader. But please do not de'Ii--tis special introductory price can't be-he-Th open indefinitely. Subscrlbe now before postal rate hikes, more expensive paper, a printer's ., : ~raise, etc., force us to cancel this of r. _.

Looking forward to welcoming you as a subscriber ...

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"' JAMES P. TUCKER

-- Managing Editor...

P. S, Another thing we are not. We're not doctrinaire. We don't print stories O according to whether they make "conservatives" or "liberals" Took good, but whether " they are useful to our subscribers. "Conservatives"~ will like the way we exoe and I oppose comisiTm-"TT~erals '.will like the way we take on big business.-We believe. c that economics as well as govevnment should be kepiTascose to the people as possible and that the more either tends toward monopoly, the closer the people come to slavery.

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Have you heard the news?

SPOTLIGHT!You haven't Here unlessare juta you arefew aof subscriber the stories--many to the NATIONIAL of... them exclusive--carriedb th SPOTLIGHTr in our first six months:

*Congress planning to give bureaucrats a dominant role in child- rearing. (So-called "Child Care" legislation is in the hopper to turn over your kids to the government. All "free,"o course. Just as in Russia.) *PROOF that Time magazine covers up secret meetings of the t world's most powerful financial and political leaders. (We ~were first to expose the "Bilderbergers." Since 1954 they've been secretly meeting, making profitable business deals with . your tax money. Henry Grunwald, managing editor of Time, attended the 1974 meeting--as did some of the biggest names in -- the worlds of politics and business--and Time never mentioned it. Nor did any other newspaper zr rna~zie)

0 *Howa good the examplewar in howthe theSahara multinationalists will raise your operate.food bill. Using (Here your is money, the CIA "destabilized" Spanish Sahara and the State ~nt promised $1 billion more of your money as "foreign i"E persuade Spain to move out. Management of the phosphate mines was taken over by a Rockefeller-controlled multinational group and the price jacked up. Phosphates are used in fertilizer. You'll pay again at the check-out counter.)

.T~'-government'sis~effective against vendetta cancer. against At worst,Laetrile. it is (Ata vitamin best, Laetrileno more ...hahmful than almonds. Yet the Food & Drug Administration, under pressure from the multibillion dollar drug industry, jails people who sell it. The newspapers seldom report the facts.) *President Ford re-appoints the "worst" judge in the District of Columbia. (Judge Charles Halleck is back at work freeing thugs and criminals, thanks to "conservative" Jerry Ford who knew that the papers would not report how he caved in to leftist and minority group pressure.) *Smears, lies and distortions from CBS against gun owners. (They are determined to take your gun away from you.)

*Urban renewal--the nation's biggest graft. (Everybody but the welfaretaxpayers freeloaders likes urban and renewal--the politicians contractors,who get big contributionslabor bosses, as kickbacks of your money they spend.) *The tax revolt. (All over the U.S. citizens are refusing pay to income tax, citing the plain wording of the Constittution as their defense. Only a few have gone to jail. strike movement The tax by oppressed "silent majority" producers i*o big news--and virtually ignored by the press.) - *The "posse comitatus." (Particularly in the west, men are getting together and forming legal armed groups to enfor~it1 rights guaranteed them by the Constitution.)..... *124 congressmen endorse a "Declaration of INTERdependence." (Our exposure of this caused a number draw of congressmen to with- their approval. They did not realize they were the world government endorsing movement. Again, not a word in the press8) *Money of U.S. Christians being used to murder other Christians in Africa..

*Rowshe wants,a foreign she nationgets. Youcontrols pay.) Congress. (It's Israel. What

*Floridaschool books.mother jailed for refusing to allow kids to read filthy *61 congressmen petition for an investigation of KGB ... 9 i secret police) agents working on Capitol Hill. (This story was totally .. ignored by all wire services and daily newspapers.) ••.and much, much more. , .%

YOU CAN SEE the sort of lively, informative, courageous NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT newspaper is. Now let me ell-you what the SPOTLIGHT is not: --a rehash or digest of reprinted articles that have appeared elsewhere --a collection of editorials or syndicated opinion or "canned thinking" --a billboard for government press releases --a collection of trivia about movie stars, healing miracles or Bella Abzug's horoscope.

The news in the SPOTLIGHT is original--dug out by our own staff, or sent to us by people who know that we are not afraid to ptint it--as long as it's true and needs to be said! As you can see, there are two basic reasons why YOiU should subscribe to the NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT:

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IF YOU AGREE THAT THE NEWS MEDIA IN AMERICA IS IN PRETTY BAD SHAPE THEN YOU WILL WANT TO READ NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT EVERY WEEK. IF YOU ARE A CONSUMER, A TAXPAYER, A PARENT, A VOTER, A CON- CERNED CITIZEN, YOU NEED THE NEWS THAT YOU CAN FIND NOWHERE ELSE BUT IN THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT. •So that's all I've got to say about the paper itself. Now for the clincher--the price.

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Have you heard the news?

You haven't unless you are a subscriber to the SPOTLIGHT:

Here are just a few of the stories--many of them exclusive-- carried by the SPOTLIGHT in our first six months... ** Congress planning to take away your right to raise your own kids. (So-called "child care" legislation, such as H.R. 2966 and S.626, will turn over your children's training to the bureaucrats. All "free," of course. Just as in Russia.) ** How the government is trying to prevent you from having the right to take the food and medicine you want. (The Food & Drug Administration, under pressure from the multibillion dollar drug industry, jails people who use Laetrile--which is, at worst, a vitamin no more harmful than almonds. Newspapers seldom report the facts.) *** The facts about Jimmy Carter that are being kept from you. (The SPOTLIGHT reported long ago that Carter is into more than peanuts. He is surrounded by Rockefeller people. Of course, this is why the papers give him such good publicity.)

*** 124 congressmen endorse a "Declaration of INTERdependence." (Our exposure of this caused a numi-er of congressmen to ...... --- :...withdraw their__app Da _Th.eydid not .rj1ize they were ...... endorsing the world government movement. Again, not a word in the press!)

*** 61 congressmen petition for an investigation of KGB (So- viet secret police) agents working on Capitol Hill. (This story was totally ignored by all wire services and daily newspapers.) ** PROOF that Time magazine covers up secret meetings of the worl -s-most powerful financial and political leaders. (We were first to expose the "Bilderbergers." i ' Sincefitable 1954 business they've deals been withsecretly your meeting,tax money. making Henry pro- ' Grunwald, managing editor of Time, attended the 1974 meeting--as did some of the biggst names in the world of politics and business--and Time never mentioned it. Nor did any other newspaper or magazine.)

*** President Ford re-appoints the "worst" judge in the • District of Columbia. (Judge Charles Halleck is back at work freeing thugs and criminals, thanks to "conservative" Jerry Ford who knew that the papers ... . would not report how he caved in to minority group pressure.) YOU CAN SEE the sort of lively, informative, courageous newspaper the SPOTLIGHT is. Now let me tell you what the SPOTLIGHT is not: ** IT IS NOT--a rehash, digest or reprinted articles that have appeared elsewhere... ** IT IS NOT--a collection of editorials or syndicated opinion or "canned thinking" .. ,... : .. .. ** IT IS NOT--a billboard for govern~ment~press roeases •

** IT IS NOT--a collection of trivia about movie stars, healing miracles or Bella Abzu9 ' s horoscope. The news in the SPOTLIGHT is i du 9gty . t -W 'f or sent to us by people :who know th- are tiOt'ifr~id to przfw ' .. TRUTH--as long as it nq to be said to every citz~n America...: + - U

As you 'can see, there are two basic reasons why you should subscribe to tihie SPOTLIGHT: A'

REASONMNrUMBER ONE: Because $)s POTL!GHT is wr$"-ey.- vnrn YOUR Tne~er o t TRS o. ++!;+y+i p+i 4*erest. .... * +++ +:++'s!'It $:...++

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it from the po~int of view of+ the unorganized, expited middle class--the "producers" who are forced to pay the appalling financial and social bills run up by the bureaucrats and the politicians for the benefit of the wealthy, organized special interest groups !

REASON NUMBER TWO: Because the SPOTLIGHT wiIll rovide. you With imnortant news tha.Im nh~r4i ti tart,"1 n" re Yes-- there is absolutely no doubt that the wire services and the newspapers suppress news that is important to you. * * * * We have proven this time and time a ain!

ONLY THE SPOTLIGHT DISCUSSES THE OTHER SIDE OF THE NEWS IN A PAPER YOU CAN TRUST

Here are the kind of stories you will see in typicalt issues of NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT:

• The Growing Tax Strike y The Great Urban Renewal Ripoff • Hyper-Inflation Ahead-And What You Can Do • How CBS distorts the News

• Should Perverts Teach Your Kids?

• How "Time" Magazine Covers Up for Rockefeller

• The Truth About the Sellout in Vietnam • How Israel Controls Your Congress

• Is Henry Kissinger a Soviet Agent?

V The I-ederal War Against Laetrile • Is the FDA a 'Prostitute" for the Drug Industry ? • FBrainwashing Our Children With Drugs • rhe Posse Comitatus • The Panama Canal Giveaway • Ulhe Secret Bilderberg Meetings

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NEWS VOID FILLED Here are the kind of stories you will see in BY THE SPIGHiT typical issues of The SPOTLIGHT:

. * The Gun-Grabbers are After Your Gun t "*The Growing Tax Strike Millions of Americans kiow that something is wrong with their counitry. But they don't * The Great Urban Renewal Ripoff know exactly what. They do know they are sick * Hyper-Inflation Ahead-And What You and tired of platitudes and distortions frm Can Do ... political leaders and the press. For those who really care about what is happening to our * How CBS distorts the News .- America. The SPOTLIGHT offers honest, .""_ •.. . -dnews. * Should Perverts Teach Your Kids? , Before The SPOTLIGHT came on the scene, * How "Time" Magazine no other paper in recent years has had the Covers Up for . courage to go after the distortions, omissions, Rockefeller and deliberately slanted news that character- * The Truth About the Sellout in Vietnam izes today's media. Breezy, informal, with ample pictures, * How Israel Controls Your Congress - spiced with humor and entertaining features, * Is Henry Kissinger a Soviet Agent? The SPOTLIGHT presents real news in easy- to-read fashion. You will read human interest * The Federal War Against Laetrile stories of real people in conflict with the gov- * Is the FDA'a "Prostitute" for the Drug " ernment. But you won't find news of Mickey Roone's latest marriage or Jackie Onassis' Industry? horoscope in The SPOTLIGHT. *Brainwashing Our Children With Drugs You will find in-depth news about political and governmental happenings affecting every * The Posse Comitatus one of us. thoroughly researched stories on th economy, news of our national leaders, * The Panama Canal Giveaway and other information unavailable elsewhere. Yet this truly constructive information is pre- * The Secret Bilderberg Meetings sented in a fresh, attractive publication that yeu won't be able to lay aside. Proudly pro-American, The SPOTLIGHT is the honest, forthright newspaper wanted by the citizens of this nation who care. With The Along with such serious fare, The SPOT- SPOTLIGHT, the public need no longer be LIGHT offers refreshing humor, movie re- kept in isolation by the controlled press and views, radio programs, and a variety of enter- electronic media. taining features. DOO0M SD AY I

Will Lt be October 15. 1979?

One of the outstanding thinkers of the United States--a mn whose .. complishments ac. - ! show him to be both practical yet theoretical--now predicts--on the basis of newly-discovered facts--that a total collapse - Nof the dollar iii take place,in late 1979--about October 15,-ir~e . . or take a few weeks either way. ,) Mind you', this prediction is made on the basis of factual evidence... that has never before (to our knowledge) been assembled. -7 The prediction is not made on the basis of sunspots, pyra- midology, crystal balls, libertarian orthodoxy, CD the Kondra- tieff Wave, the Dow theory, the Book of Revelation or any . other so-called "system" or intellectual crutch . . . but on the basis of hard, cold facts and trends that cannot be ~denied. • Once assembled and made visually understandable, however, the con- ~clusion is vivid, clear, unmistakable and obviously unavoidable: You vrob ,bI have. less than .two ea,.-rs before tri l-ed, it or ciuadruple-dgit hyper-inflation sets- in, devouring ievery. thing in its path. You have less than oneyear tODIti~ are yourself and your loved ones to face a calamitytreater than that faced by any laraegroup of mericans since the dark days in the South followingt.he total defeatof the Confederacy in 1865. You have but a few weeksleft to begin your rearations to take advantaae of the inevitable transfer of wealth and power that always accompanies' a period such as that which we are now entering.

BUT IF YOU DO NOTHING . . .IF YOU PROCRASTINATE . . -IF j.. . k

YOU CONTINUE TO RELY ON THE SYRUPY LIES OF THE ESTABLISH- ... i MENT . .. You will lose everything in the economic, social i

and racial inferno _ that_ _ _ is_ _ _ swiftly, ______approaching. _ _ _ _ _ : Yes, trends are now in existence--trends, in fact, which have -

privately-owned and controlled Federal Reserve System in l913--that have the United States "locked in" with a rapidly-progressing hyper- i inflation that is far too advanced to stop. THE OMINOUS EVENTS OF i! TOMORROW CAST THEIR SHADOW TODAY. THE CALAMITY THAT CONSERVATIVES HAVE WARNED AGAINST FOR TWO GENERATIONS IS ALL BUT UPON US AND CAN~ii

~For years there have been many people who have warned that unless ~~the government put its' fiscal house in order a breakdown was ievit- able. This warning has been uttered by literally thousands pf well- " informed, experienced and prudent observers, including congr-esiein -: .) and senators, businessmen, responsible bankers and even a'handful of economists. It has been perfectly obvious for many years that -- national bankruptcy was absolutely certain if the politicians con- -!: tinued to spend money that did not exist ... if they continued to throw away hundreds of billions of debt-"dollars" on welfare, for- ! oD sign aid, useless wars, the public housing racket, luxurious sala- " F ries fOr sthemselVes andgrthe pampered federal bureaucracy and count- ~o..

CBut although thousands of responsible observers have always ! O known ,that the party could not continue--that sooner o later. CO ~here would be an inevitable day of rec1oning--unti,. now~iop0.. one has been able to pinpoint the actual date of collapse or even come close to it. In fact, over the past quarter- c entury everyone who has .set up a time-table and a date of - collapse ,has been proved ,wrong. - "" ' '- "' '

Because they have all1 been wrong ,so far as to the DATE of the breakdown the assumption has grown that their "doomsday" predictions have also ,been in error. .

NOW, HOWEVER, THE DATE OF THE FINAL DAYS OF THE TOTAL COL- LAPSE OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE DEBT-AND-CREDIT BUBBLE CAN BE PINPOINTED WITHIN A FEW WEEKS. IS THIS INFORMATION OF VALUE TO YOU? : -3- The Government Educational Foundation has prepared a comprehensive + ! .....report on the economy showing where we h-ave been,, v.+e+w +iare ++now ,i + ~~at!dwhere we are going-.and when. + The chief researclie-,iddT,+!iictor-.+ of the project has been the long'time financial + aff airs cc+osultat i + 0~tThe + Washington +Observer , Dr. -E. L. Anderson, who!. +Cuitur.J. iDy- +J, ~~~namics is recognized as one of the most + creative works re~er' written '+ " + + ~inthe field of social science. Titled, THE UPRIGHT SPIKE OF '79: +i?+ DOOMSDAY FOR AMERICA, the report may be worth millions to you--may, in fact, be worth your very life! i,

The report contains more than an explanation of when to expect "Doomsday." It is also a valuable guide on practical steps +you can take to preserve what you have. It'ii+ii! -- discusses the stock market, gold, silver, real estate,. ++.art objects and other possible value havens. It also __analyzes what you may expect domestically in the politi- ?:ii '4 cal arena, predicts repudiation of the national debt i within 30 months and even discusses how the collapse ++ ~~~will affect other nations, such as England, South Afri- ii -- Ca, Switzerland, etc. +i

- Is this "alarmism"? Perhaps. But in 1940, when Lawrence Dennis oD predicted U.S. entry into World War II--using purely economic data--he was called an "alarmist." Paul Revere was an "alarmist." ~~~Anyone who upsets our comfortable ways of thinking is+ an alarm- -i (D ist, even if what is said is true. Until you are familiar with 0 the facts please withhold your criticism--in fairness to your- ~self. IF YOU CAN PROVE ANY OF THE FACTS WRONG I WILL REFUND TEN TIMES YOUR INVESTMENT.

In just a few weeks this invaluable, unique and exclusive report-- complete with graphs and all relevant facts--will appear in The SPOTLIGHT, your weekly newspaper from Washington.

I'll send you an advance draft of this exclusive article at once for your personal review for only one dollar to cover cost of handling and postage if you will subscribe to The SPOTLIGHT for a year (52 issues) for the regular price of only $16!

The SPOTLIGHT by itself is the greatest value today in the entire + publishing field even without the advance draft of this invaluable + -- IIIII I4 .4..

turn it with your payment of $17 ($16 for the sub~s~rtp- .. tion plus $1 for THE UPRIGHT SPIKE) in the envelope ... . provided.

) P.S. I forgot to mention that THE UPRIGHT SPIKE is merely one --- example of the exclusive, ahead-of-the-time articles we carry... in The SPOTLIGHT every issue. For another example, every week.... we carry an exclusive column by Dr. Martin A. Larson, the nation's o foremost authority on tax avoidance. I confidently guarantee - that Dr. Larson's advice and tips alone can save you many times " the cost of the paper in tax savings! Truly, this is an oppor- otuntty you shouldn't pass by,." ... -

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300 INDEPENDENCE AVE., S.E. '~ !- J ' WASHNGTON, D. C. 20003 Thbgineessdon't want youaomi.

Dear Health Food Store Owner: '

You can' t win. No, with "City Hall" against you, you can't win . .. !i UNLESS i

you fight back with a lot of friends! Yesp your SURVIVAL is literally at !i stake. The big interests don't want you around. You'd better fight back-- : and fight effectively--or get ready to close your doors forever. .

You know it and we know it--the health food business is the most misunder- :' stood in America. Massage parlors and porno shops get a better press than your ,i! business..

" WHY? Simple .. • because the public--along with its diet of adulterated, ~~carcinogenic junk food--is fed an even deadlier diet of ies, halftruths and i omissions by the press. ______&" The SPOTLIGHT is an extra sale FOR AS LONG AS THIS UN-AMERICAN CONDI . . .. an impulse item. The TION CONTINUES, THE PUBLIC WILL REMAIN SPOTLIGHT can help pay the __BRAINWASHED ABOUT HEALTH FOOD, NATURAL rent. The profit of as much HEALING AND THE DRUG MONOPOLY AND APA- as $1,200 per year (based on TTHETIC ABOUT FEDERAL ATTEMPTS TO CLOSE 100 sales per week) or more UP ALL BUSINESSES WHICH DO NOT CONFORM • . . to $120 per year (10 0D TO THEIR GUIDELINES. sales weekly) is "gravy"--over and above normal profit. S " How did it happen that the public is cdeliberately kept from knowing facts that are vital to the health of every man, woman and child in America? It was planned that way. The simple reason why newspapers, magazines and all other sectors of the (Z) mass communications industry discriminate against health food stores--and anyone who fights the drug monopoly or for freedom in matters of health-- is that tWIfr biggest advertisers are the supermarkets that sell-junk4 food" and the manufacturers, packers and others who make it profit from it.

Let's face facts: The much-vaunted "free press" in America has heers "bought out" by their advertisers. You are not going to get fair coverage (or any coverage) because you are a threat to their profits!

Even the nationally circulated tabloids, such as the National Enciuirer and the National Star are not going to give you a break. Up to 907. of their circulation depends upon their distribution channels through Safeway and other huge chains. They will not say anything to jeopardize their circulation.

So here is the question: How are you going to break through the imposed ISOLATION in which you have been placed? Who will live you a chance to tell your story? + ~~w newspaper _.,I ingtoni We are not controlled by the big advertisers because ye do not ac- ::+ c~pt that sort of advertising. And we a e not controlled b~y th cI aine

The SPOTLIGHT is .ttllinepndent, carrying each week EXCLUSIVE, important ' news about a wide range of subjects of vital interest to all consumers, taxpayers ' arnd voters. '

A list of the exclusive stories carried by SPOThIGHT of interest to pure food ri advocates would be too long for this page. Every week The SPOTLIGHT carries at least one story about such subjects as waxed apples and other fruit and vegetables !i sold today in all supermarkets, the dangers of poisonous pesticides, FDA persecu- •s! tion of honest citizens concerned about health, harmful additives in wine, beer i and hard liquor, reports on court cases concerning Laetrile and the cancer swindle, i and the medical monopoly . .. i

Yes, we are doing our part to tell the public the truth about food and the -! intermeshed, international conspiracy between food and drug manufacturer., news- : papers and politicians to bamboozle the people for the purpose of greater profits and CONTROL. -".i

%4The SPOTLIGHT tells the whole story--not just part of it--because, frankly, .! € you can't understand HOW to win this battle unless you see the whole picture. . FThis is why you should carry The SPOTLIGHT on your counter--just the way ',: m the supermarkets carry the Enuie or the Star. You should push The SPOT- .,' 9 LIGHT to your customers so that they lose their apathy and s'iport your + ... bus ines s.

" " Please take a moment to fill out the enclosed form with your name and address and mark how many copies you wish to be sent to your store eve ry 0D You'lli week. be billed every month ror the copies sent you. You'll make clear profit-- ) Wr riot only in extra dollars and cents but dollars and conmion sense as well.

, * We're looking forward to serving you and working together to bust + the food : and drug cartel. LET'S tn.ET TO WORK...°

Yours, for a healthy n /(1 rnd FREE America, ":

/ Circulation Manager P.S. By putting The SPOTLIGHT on your checkout counter you will marshall friends and supporters for your battle for survival--AND for health food stores everywhere. The SPOTLIGHT is supporting YOU. Why don' t YOU support The SPOTLIGHT?

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Dear Mr. Murphy:

Re: MUR 261 (76) ,

Thanks for yours of October 28 to James P. Tucker, Jr., our Managing Editor.

We respectfullI disagree with the thrust of your letter and do not feel O that we are in violation of the Federal Election Campaign Laws of 1971, as amended.

S The SPOTLIGHT is a weekly newspaper, and as such protected by the First Amendment. We took an editorial position in regard to the presidential "- election in our issue of October 4, 1976. I enclose a copy of this issue. You will see that we endorsed the candidates of the American Party and - the American Independent Party, Mr. Thomas 3. Anderson and Cov. Lester o Maddox, respectively.

'" We expressly supported these two candidates and neither of the two federally- *financed and officially recognized candidates. , We advocated the defeat of both of the federally-financed and officially recognized candidates.

The mailing which is cited by Mr. Scott in his complaint was a promotional mailing for The SPOTLIGHT. This is made clear from the fact that we were offering one month (four issues) of The SPOTLIGHT for each $2 received.

I trust that the above will answer the questions you raise in your letter but if I can be of further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me.

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PNILIP J3.HRSCMMOP JOHN D. GRAD February 17, 1978 ,sW SNiNGYoN OuP,,IC . LE[ONARD S. Rug E NSTE[IN VICTOR H. GLASIECRO WAISINGTON, D.C. 80005

Gloria Sulton Office of the General Counsel Federal Election Commission 1325 K Street, N.Wo Washington, DoC. 20463

RE: FEC v. The Spotlight

Dear Gloria: This letter is to provide you with answers sought by the Commission to questions regarding the FUND mailing. FOR TRUTI Information was provided to me for answering these questions by my client, the Spotlight.

1. State your name, address and principal place of business. ANSWER: The Spotlight, 300 Independence Avenue, S.E., VD Washington, D.C., 20003. 2. What is your position and what are your duties and responsibilities with the Spotlight? ANSWER: The undersigned Spotlight is counsel for the and is answering these questions on the basis of the information provided by my client. 3. On what date was the letter mailed? ANSWER: September 9, 1976. 4. How many of the letters were mailed? ANSWER: 97,687. 5. What was the total cost expended of the in the mailing letter (stationery, printing, postage, mailing list, etc.)? ANSWER: $21,910.91, including return cards, copies of the Spotlight letter, copies of reprints of envelopes, the story, no. 10 return envelopes, postage, inserting and mailing expense and mailing lists. 6. What amount of money was received as a result of the mailing of the letter? ANSWER: $23,432.29. result of mailing7. How wasthe letter?the money used which was received as a ANSWER: The money was used to distribute free copies of the 1976 election exclusive of the Spotlight. A copy is enclosed. 8. Your letter of November 5, 1976 states that letter was part of a "promotional mailing for the Spotlight." Have you or any persons acting under your authority made any other "promotional" mailings? If so, please provide a copy of each mailing and the date on which it was mailed. ANSWER: The Spotlight has made such other promotional mailings. Samples of such mailings are attached. The exact dates on which these particular samples were sent i out are unknown at this time. Other such mailings, not provided, are available upon request. 9. What is the legal status of FUND FOR TRUTH? (e.g. Corporation, partnership, association, proprietorship, ~etc.) SANSWER: The FUND FOR TRUTH is not a corporationI partnership, association, proprietorship, or any other entity -- registe---d with any" D.C. authorities. Presumably, that answers your question as to "legal status," although the exact meaning " of your question beyond this information is unclear. t 10. When was the FUND FOR TRUTH established? ANSWER: September 1976. 11. What are the names and addresses of the officers, directors, owners, and management personnel of FUND FOR TRUTH? ANSWER: The FUND FOR TRUTH was under the management of Liberty Lobby, Inc. There were no separate officers, ~directors, etc. Thus, in answer to your question, the names and addresses are the same as those corresponding persons for ~Liberty Lobby, Inc. My understanding is that you have those names and addresses in your records, but I would be happy to supply them to you upon request. 12. Has FUND FOR TRUTH received contributions or made expenditures with respect to Federal candidates during a calendar year in an aggregate amount exceeding $1,000? ANSWER: No. 13. Has FUND FOR TRUTH ever been owned or controlled by a political party, political committee or Federal Candidate? If so, please identify the party, committee and/or candidate and the dates of the ownership or control. ANSWER: No. 14. Describe the goals and purposes of FUND FOR TRUTH. ANSWER: To aid in distributing copies of Carter's t Gloria Sultan . . Page 3 February 17, 1978

Cocaine Connection as a promotional device for the Spotlight. 15. [There is no question 15.1 16. Did Spotlight establish FUND FOR TRUTH? If not, what is the relationship of Spotlight to FUND FOR TRUTH? ANSWER: FUND FOR TRUTH was established as an entity of Liberty Lobby, as is the Spotlight. 17. What was the legal status of Spotlight on the date that the letter was mailed? (e.g. corporz.tion, partnership, association, proprietorship, etc.). ANSWER: The Spotlight is the publication of Liberty Lobby and a subsidiary of Liberty Lobby, Inc. 18. What are the names and addresses of the owners, officers, directors, and editorial staff of Spotlight? ANSWER: Those responsible for the Spotlight are identified in the rate box, page 2, in every issue. Issues are enclosed in connection with question 19 below. The officers, . T directors, etc. ,. of the Liberty Lobby are, I believe, known to you, or if you wish I can supply you with those on request. 19. State the date on which the Spotlight was established, the basis on which it is presently published (e.g. -- monthly, weekly, etc.), and the number of issues it published in -- 1976. We would also appreciate it if you would furnish copies of Spotlight; issues for the months of January, June, October, oD and December 1976. ANSWER: The Spotlight was established in Septem- ~ber of 1975. It is a weekly publication and fifty-two issues were published in 1976. Included with this letter are copies, (T with the exception of a few missing weeks, for the months you O requested. I am endeavoring to find out if the missing weeks are still available. 20. Has Spotlight ever been owned or controlled by a political party, political committee or Federal candidate (these terms are defined in SS431(m), 431(d), and 431(b) respectively; a copy of the Federal Election Campaign Laws is enclosed herewith)? If so, please identify the party, committee, and/or candidate and the dates of the ownership or control. ANSWER : No. 21. What is Spotlight's relationship to National Spotlight? In the event there is a relationship please state the date on which National Spotlight was founded and the date on which it was published. ANSWER: This has previously been answered. In short, the Spotlight used to be called the National Spotlight, having later dropped the first word of its name. Page4~ February if~* 1978 ~ ~ §

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Gloria Sulton Office of the General Counsel Federal Election Commission 1325 K Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20463

RE: FEC v. The Spotlight

Dear Gloria: This letter is to provide you with answers sought by the Commission to questions regarding the FUND FOR TRUTA mailing. Information was provided to me for answering these questions by my client, the Spotlight. 1. State your name, address and principal place of business. ANSWER: The Spotlight, 300 Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C., 20003. 2. What is your position and what are your duties and responsibilities with the Spotlight? ANSWER: The undersigned is counsel for the Spotlight and is answering these questions on the basis of the information provided by my client. 3. On what date was the letter mailed? ANSWER: September 9, 1976. 4. How many of the letters were mailed? ANSWER: 97,687. 5. What was the total cost expended in the mailing of the letter (stationery, printing, postage, mailing list, etc.)? ANSWER: $21,910.91, including return cards, copies of the Spotlight letter, copies of reprints of the story, no. 10 envelopes, return envelopes, postage, inserting and mailing expense and mailing lists. 6. What amount of money was received as a result of the mailing of the letter? ANSWER: $23,432.29. Gloria Sulton Page 2 February 17, 1978

7. How was the money used which was received as a result of mailing the letter? ANSWER: The money was used to distribute free copies of the 1976 election exclusive of the Spotlight. A copy is enclosed. 8. Your letter of November 5, 1976 states that letter was part of a "promotional mailing for the Spotlight." Have you or any persons acting under your authority made any other "promotional" mailings? If so, please provide a copy of each mailing and the date on which it was mailed. ANSWER: The Spotlight has made such other promotional mailings. Samples of such mailings are attached. The exact dates on which these particular samples were sent __ out are unknown at this time. Other such mailings, not provided, are available upon request. 6 9. What is the legal status of FUND FOR TRUTH? (e.g. Corporation, partnership, association, proprietorship, ~etc.) ANSWER: The FUND FOR TRUTH is not a corporation, ~partnership, association, proprietorship, or any other entity __ registered with any D.C. authorities. Presumably, that answers your question as to "legal status," although the exact meaning - of your question beyond this information is unclear. 10. When was the FUND FOR TRUTH established? C9 ANSWER: September 1976. 11. What are the names and addresses of the officers, n? directors, owners, and management personnel of FUND FOR TRUTH? ANSWER: The FUND FOR TRUTH was under the management of Liberty Lobby, Inc. There were no separate officers, ~directors, etc. Thus, in answer to your question, the names and addresses are the same as those corresponding persons for ~Liberty Lobby, Inc. My understanding is that you have those names and addresses in your records, but I would be happy to supply them to you upon request. 12. Has FUND FOR TRUTH received contributions or made expenditures with respect to Federal candidates during a calendar year in an aggregate amount exceeding $1,000? ANSWER: No. 13. Has FUND FOR TRUTH ever been owned or controlled by a political party, political committee or Federal Candidate? If so, please identify the party, committee and/or candidate and the dates of the ownership or control. ANSWER: No. 14. Describe the goals and purposes of FUND FOR TRUTH. ANSWER: To aid in distributing copies of Carter's Gloria Sulton Page 3 February 17, 1978

Cocaine Connection as a promotional device for the Spotlight. 15. (There is no question 15.] 16. Did Spotlight establish FUND FOR TRUTH? If not, what is the relationship of Spotlight to FUND FOR TRUTH? ANSWER: FUND FOR TRUTH was established as an entity of Liberty Lobby, as is the Spotlight. 17. What was the legal status of Spotlight on the date that the letter was mailed? (e.g. corporation, partnership, association, proprietorship, etc.). ANSWER: The Spotlight is the publication of Liberty Lobby and a subsidiary of Liberty Lobby, Inc. 18. What are the names and addresses of the owners, officers, directors, and editorial staff of Spotlight? ANSWER: Those responsible for the Spotlight are identified in the rate box, page 2, in every issue. Issues are enclosed in connection with question 19 below. The officers, directors, etc., of the Liberty Lobby are, I believe, known to you, or if you wish I can supply you with those on request. 19. State the date on which the Spotlight was established, the basis on which it is presently published (e.g. monthly, weekly, etc.), and the number of issues it published in 1976. We would also appreciate it if you would furnish copies of Spotlight; issues for the months of January, June, October, and December 1976. ANSWER: The Spotlight was established in Septem- ber of 1975. It is a weekly publication and fifty-two issues were published in 1976. Included with this letter are copies, with the exception of a few missing weeks, for the months you requested. I am endeavoring to find out if the missing weeks are still available. 20. Has Spotlight ever been owned or controlled by a political party, political committee or Federal candidate (these terms are defined in SS431(m), 431(d), and 431(b) respectively; a copy of the Federal Election Campaign Laws is enclosed herewith)? If so, please identify the party, committee, and/or candidate and the dates of the ownership or control. ANSWER: No. 21. What is Spotlight's relationship to National Spotlight? In the event there is a relationship please state the date on which National Spotlight was founded and the date on which it was published. ANSWER: This has previously been answered. In short, the Spotlight used to be called the National Spotlight, having later dropped the first word of its name. Gloria Sulton Page 4 February 17, 1978

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Dear Fellow Citizen: '

Without your immediate help, Jirmuy Carter is almost certain to be elected President of the United States!

He needn't be!l In fact, HE WILL NOT BE ELECTED if the truth about him becomes ' known to the American people I " You see--we have discovered that Jimmy Carter's chief financial backer is tied in with illegal cocaine traffic. This man has ~actually raised more than one million dollars for Carter--matched __ by tax funds, that's TWO million dollars!

" " IF THIS SIMPLE TRUTH IS EVER PICKED UP BY THE CONTROLLED PRESS AND PUBLICIZED THE WAY THEY PUBLICIZED WATERGATE TO DESTROY 0 NIXON, CARTER WILL SURELY BE DEFEATED! But the press is . IGNORING the truth! oD Please ... take a moment and read the enclosed reprint of an EXCLUSIVE story-- "Carter's Cocaine Connection"--which appeared in the August 16 issue of The ~SPOTLIGHT, the new weekly newspaper from Washington. As you read it, reflect on this: I ABSOLUTELY ASSURE YOU THAT THE STORY IS TRUE. But all of the big ~~daily newspapers, the wire .services,-.radio and TV news are suppressing this story. WHY IS THE PRESS SUPPRESSING THE STORY? You know why--because te want to see Carter elected!

After you have read the story, ask yourself: Is Carter fit to be President? If your answer is NO--as I'm sure will be the answer of every decent American who does not want to see a man elected President who accepts campaign money from the deadly drug racket--here is what you can do to help us. •

First of all, help pay for our special distribution so we can this story to millions of Democrats and Carter sup- \\radiateporters before the election. We must reach these voters on our mailing list immediately with the truth because if we do not, the distorted, dishonest publicity that the press is giving to Carter will surely result in his election. ( THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WILL NOT ELECT JIMMY CARTER PRESIDENT IF THEY IGICW THE - get out the tuhi •since th*prep i4 nOt.,

a month of The SPOTLI t for each two dollars yo tve!.I i

The SPOTLIGHT is a new weekly newspaper written for consumierS, ta- .. payers and voters like you. It is a different kind of newspaper. Thus, here is your opportunity to accomplish three wonderful things by tak ing the simple--and in-ediate--action of sharing the cost of our FUND FOR TRUTH:

* You can spread the truth about Jimmy Carter . ..

*You can strike a blow FOR Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press, and AGAINST suppression of important news; and prove that you do NOT have to be dependent upon the controlled press for your destiny . .

bonus-- for your contribution. If you like it (I think you willY ~you may renew your subscription when it expires. 14! Please respond to this URGENT letter at once because the election is almost here. Postage costs l3€ now--printing almost as much. Air time for our radio program (carried 300 times each day, coast-to-coast) is expensive. We cannot . afford to expand our outreach and to reach more voters with the truth aboutr Carter without orhelp. Please send whatever you can afford . . . $100, ~~$50, $25, $10, ;57 . •. but send it now--without delay--before it is too late. -

--" YOU DO NOT WANT A PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO BE IN DEBT TO-- DRUG ADDICTS AND DRUG PUSHERS, DO -Y YOU? IF CARTER IS ELECTED, THAT IS WHAT YOU WILL HAVE. THERE IS LITTLE TIME LEFTS ..

Yours for truth in politics,

(JAMESP. TUCKER, JR. O Managing Editor P.S. This is the most important civic action you can take this year. As a responsible ctizen, an American concerned about the direction your country is taking, please help us spread the truthi The800 IndependenceS'OTLIGHT Ave., S.E. Washingto, D.C. 20003 Reprinted from a a a Augut 16, 1976 -'Vp'

CARITER'SDrug Ring Involved COCAINE in Campaxign CONNECTION at High Level

Copyright 1976 by The SPOTLIGHT. All rights rebenved. Quot- tions permitted providing full credit is given to The SPOTLIGHT. ~' EXCLUSIVE TO SPOTLIGHT MACON, Ga.-Jimmy Carter, the "born-agan Christian" who promises "never to lie to you," is sitting smack in the middle of an illegal drug ring. SPOTLIGHT investigators working around the clock for the past three weeks have uncovered hard of drug pushers, evidence of an interrelated ring ~ ~1 rock music promoters and campaign financiers for the Carter campaign. The group involves top-name entertainers, such as Gregg Aliman, some of Carter's key fund raisers, such as Phil Walden of Capricorn Records, . who merchandises the rock discs for the Aliman Phil \',aldcn lkeh)president of ('apricorn Record', way introduc'ed to, Jimmy C'arter (right) hi C'luyd K. Hall. Icenteri who say then a spe, ial asmitant in Cilae Brothers Band and a large assortment of drug ad- uh,'n hi say, governor iii Georgia Tosard the ind of ('arter'v term. Wbakhtmmad. .- dicts, felons, mafioso and miscellaneous pro- Hlail a vi' pre.ident of"(aprirorn. handling public relation., and tkinlg twa a W alden'v political relationship. "My1 respon.vibiliti." said Hall to a SPO]TLI[GIW motrs. nve'stigator, "sas to introduce Va'lden to the right peophe and give him hlM. maci. \Vakden. a multi-millionaire at the age if (6t. iv a kingpin i. Caning• .. Thirty-six people have been indicted so far, most behindthe.-,cenes poiica'l infrastructur,'.,Walden iv re-.pan.vible for raining m of them because of secret testimony by Grgg All- million dollar.y for Ca•rter's presidential campaign. ||ic iv under investigatdo in a rapidly -spreading narcotics scandal in Georgia Thir:t vsiv people have ao far' ban. -- man. On January 13 of this year Ailman testified indicted for eight hours before a federal g]rand jury. -"" Testifying again in open court on June 23 and 24, Gov. Jimmy Carter is the Democratic can- Aliman admitted to cocaine addiction and fingered didate for President of the United States. From O friends and co-workers in return for immunity from total obscurity in Georgia he catapulted into te prosecution for himself. national spotlight with the obvious support of ,. " As a result of his testimony, his former road wealthy and powerful establishment forces. As manager, Johnny "Scooter" Herring, was sen- this story reveals, Carter has obviously had te 0 tenced to 75 years in prison. Herring had sold support of equally wealthy and powerful anti- cocaine to Ailman fifteen times during 1973-75. establishment forces catering to the general ' During Herring's trial, Judge Wilbur Owens told dissatisfaction and rebellion in the youth of S Herring's lawyer, Thomas Santa Lucia of New America. This story is just the tip of the iceberg. York, that it was time to stop "dilly-dallying" " and decide whether Herring would testify on his Las Vegas police identified Goodman as repre- own behalf or not. senting numerous gambling figures around the Herring then screamed "Don't you know why I nation. can't testify? Don't you know?" Hawkins testified that 'someone else" had hired Herring's fear of taking the witness stand even Goodman but claimed he did not know who; and in his own behalf may have been produced by the Goodman refused to identify his employer. presence of organized crime in Georgia and its Observers said that Herring's reluctance to take ties to the cocaine market. the stand was quite understandable in view of The Associated Press reports that as many as Hawkins' indictment for murder and the possibility 11 Mafia "families" are operating in Georgia with of retribution by other elements of organized crime 50 major drug dealers making a total yearly profit should Herring say too much. of at least $70 million in Atianta alone. In addition, an authoritative and knowledgeable These facts can be added to the fact that Herring source revealed that Herring had actually worked was also listed on the indictment charging 36 for Hawkins before going with the Ailman Brothers people had conspired to distribute narcotics. Band. "'It may just be a coincidence .... "he said Heading the list of those indicted was crime during the special interview conducted for the figure J.C. Hawkins, Jr., who was also charged SPOTLIGHT. with murder. In addition to his personal relationship with Reporters asking who had hired Hawkins' law- Gregg Allman. Herring is also on the board of yer, Oscar Goodman of Las Vegas, received no directors of the Great Southern Company, Inc. answer. which is closely tied with the Carter Campaign. 83S )4 0 1I 3 47 The Jimmy Carter for President Campaign Com- Herring is not the only person associated with As boss of Capricorn Records, Phil Walden holds Great Southern to be tied to the cocaine ring. mittee, R.J. Lipshutz, Treasurer, is a good cus- tremendous power over the careers of r - Robert Earl Wood, who admitted in court that he tomer of the Great Southern Company, purchasing artists. Those who cooperate can berewarb e was a "'cocaine pusher," also testified against Her- Carter T-shlrts for re-sale or to be given away to those who rock the boat can be bled. led. ring. promote Carter's candidacy. Whether Carter may Capricorn has withdrawn from prospoting cow'- A former employee of Great Southern, Wood have a financial interest in Great Southern i. not try and western artists. C&W siapsKit y°-l said he was fired by Herring because "I was get- at this time known. was dropped by Capricorn. Inskde urcr " Zmi ting into his customers." Willie Perkins, President of Great Southern, who was because C&W audiences are not Into O Phil Walden is also on the board of Great South- admits he resigned from the Aliman rock group ern and was one of its founders. Walden is es- "four hours before Scooter's arrest," was inter- Walden's clout extends outward fzm " timated by Macon bankers and businessmen to be viewed about the T-shirt arrangement. Georgi, as befits a man who ca tle a° n- worth between $18 and $40 million. A self-made Perkins said "We have worked some benefits for dollars for the frn-unn ]rsdi~,~m man only 36 years of age, Walden has accumulated the Carter campaign. We sure manufactured and didate. For example, although he was schedl t his fortune in seven years. sold a heavy number of T-shirts for Carter for testify before the same federal grand jr Walden, friend and political associate of Car- President." Gregg Aliman "sang" to, his name was rm~ ter's, has funneled nearly one million dollars into "'The deal was worked directly with Robert J. from the list of witnesses just hours before he was Jimmy's Presidential campaign by promoting bene- Lipshutz, the treasurer of the Carter campaign. We scheduled to be put under oath. "No one in author- fit performances by Capricorn's rock music groups, raised one hell of a lot of money," he added. ity seems to know why," a Macon police official such as the Marshall Tucker Band, Lynyrd Skyn- Phil Waden and Jimmy Carter are confidants. told SPOTLIGHT. yrd, The Charlie Daniels Band, The Outlaws and "When Jimmy Carter comes to Macon he goes Phil Walden, however, Is hinmef o free at . 38 Special, in addition to the Ailman Brothers straight to Phil Walden's office," a Macon pollee -Wale Music, Inc. the Copaq which owun1he Band. officer told SPOLIGHT investigators. "He never During the early stages of Carter's Presidential tells the mayor or police when or how he is combng. campaign, Walden told the Macon "Telegraph," Security for him is very difficult." famed Warner Brothers tl C ~y is a a "He called and said the money was really critical Walden apparently likes to subtly brag about his subsldiary. Corporate he Iua sw In Rq - and they have to raise $50,000 or the campaign close political intimacy with Jimmy Carter. Accord- feller Center, New York City ...... , could be in trouble." ing to a story in the Macon "Telegraph" on July At the sametieWlnad> "I told him I'd get busy," said Walden. 16, Walden "was sporting a Waiter Mondale pin on have begun to emerge from t . haows, her Because every dollar raised for a Presidential his blue safari shirt less than an hour after the Min- Carter associates have also "bde t unde 3t candidate is now matched by tax money, this was named Carter's choice for vice SPOTLIGHT. .. ." . to dol- nesota senator means that Walden has raised up two million president." There was no explanation how he was Peter Boure(SOLGT E 61Jim lars for Carter. Kids who attend a "benefit per- able to manufacture a button -in "less than an Carter's psychiatrist "f "md' td iAtlan~~ formance" for Carter are charged up to twelve dol- hour," indicating that he was privy to Carter's coordinator of the Cart.cam ~ ha a lars as a "donation" to get in. The money is then choice well in advance of Its pusblic announcement. tensive history of drug-related actiites. turned over to the Carter campaign-less whatever Possibly because of his success in raising money In 1971 Cnatr appoint head of the -i deductions for "expenses" the promoters think is for his nationally prominent friend, Phil Walden fair. reportedly has plenty of "clout" in Georgia politics. -After that. Bourne WUs t - person.-in The whole scene results in loads of money for Geori granted a-ehd~eyteto everyone concerned and even the young customers The Macon "Telegrp~h"- mentioned Ailman's who pay for it all are invigorated by the thought January appearance before the grand jury but did not follow up Walden's removal from the witness tive property is one of its in..r ". that they are doing something "revolutionary" Bourne has'also prie n anju'e% or 'anti-establishment" for the "counter-culture." list and now no longer prints stories about the southern Georgia cocaine scene. for the use of methadono S.... • At these rock concerts, drugs are often in evi- What this all means infj ms P , ,-i dence. T-shirts and other legal merchandise manu- eleto is that Jiny CaWri8cW " Mas told SP(Y11JGHTF: "I'm covmce there Is a factured by Walden's Great Southern Company are , oPhil Walden, GreatSottearr o- also sold at these carter performances. Carter himself often personally models the shirts and is photographed wearing them. This sort of ad- isothem Compay, CpionEed n h SPresidSit Jimmy Cate would be an a vertising has added to the popularity of the shirts. Widen"i A A UIIAA A W~M~WWW V YES! Here's my share ha your FUND FOR TRU~ t be seed #0 mall mlfllois of copies of "Carter's Cocaine CommeUs.." L. I wuadews#0ad that *~ pr.cltl~p I wU~p.~.wIv. tine month (4 Issues) of The SPOTLIGRT beach t~4hd~td~IW I ~ ~ $ (Please make check payable to The $1'OTIA~R?.)

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Here are just a few of the stories--many of them exclusive-- carried by the SPOTLIGHTJ~ 0hZOt1!L JUSsmothb . • •* Congress planning to take away your right to raise your own kids. (So-called "child care" legislation, such as H.R. 2966 and S.626, will turn over your children's training to the bureaucrats. All "free,"ocure Just as in Russia.) • * How the government is trying to prevent you from having the right to take the food and medicine you want. (The Food & Drug Administration, under pressure from the multibillion dollar drug industry, jails people who use Laetrile--whiCh is, at worst, a vitamin no more harmful than almonds. Newspapers seldom report the facts. ) ** The facts about Jiy Carter that are being kept from you. (The SPOLIGr eported long, ago that Carter is into more than peanus. He is surrounded by Rockefeller people. Of course, this is why the papers give him such good publicity. ) •* 124 congressmen su le a "Declaration of INTERndependence." (Orxpsueof t4 caused anumler of congressmen to withra the r 4 lI. They idjnot realize they were endorsing the"wo44 government movement. Again, not a word in the preSMeL)ii • ** 61 congressmen petitin for an investigation of KGB (So- viet secret police) agents working on Capitol Hill. (This story was totally ignored by all wire services and daily newspapers. ) • * PROOF that Tim magazine covers up secret meetings_ of the worldrriost powerful financial and political leaders. (We, ere first to expose the "Bilderbergers." 11 Since 1954 they've been secretly meeting, making pro- 'fitable business deals with your tax money. Henry S Grunwald, managing editor of Time, attended the 1974 meeting--as did some of the bigg-est names in the , world of politics and business--and Time never mentioned it. Nor did any other newspaperor magazine. )

CA e* President Ford xe-appoints the "worst" i:::e in the ' District of Co~mbia. (Judge Charles Halleck is back d at work freein% thugs and criminals, thanks to i Id not rep how he caved in to minority group YOUCNSE the sort of lively, informative, courageous newspaper the SPOTLIGHT is. Now let me tell you what the SPOTLIGHT isnot: • * ITIS NOT--a rehash, digest or reprinted articles ththave appeared elsewhere••• collection of editorials or syndicated • * ITIS NOT--a ! opinion or "canned thinking" ...... i° !/ . ... :i • * IT IS NOT--a billboard for governd, ntpt. ,Z.

• * IT IS NOT--a collection of trivia about movie stars, healing miracles or Belle AbZ.ug'p h0rosecpoe.

The news in the SPOTLIGHT~±s 4 uK-r~nfl or sent to us by peopleO ktbt vtare t-ar4.to prin- TRUTH--as long as it ne to be said to every citizen Amrica. ********** *** scribeAs toyou the can SPOTLIGHT: see, there are two basic reasons why you should sub-

REASON NUMBER ONE: Becaum4.eE PGLTLI in -iyf, ~n YOUR Dontof 'view... not that of aay q t eatsteret. * * i t -*it'S

but theSOhGITas no axe t:o grind, except that of .the TRUTH - and what is j er .. i -I :, we dig out r~ .. : : it from the point of view of the unorganized, exploited middle class--the "pz'oducers," who are forced to pay the appalling financial and social bills run up ..."...." .. by the bureaucrats and the politicians for the benefit of the wealthy, organized special interest groups !

..REASONith imnortant NUMBER TWO: news Because'hf7T the SPOTLIT wilpoieyou-i1ri1gfraLYs' there is absolutely no doubt that the wire services and the newspapers suprs news that is important to you. * * * * we have proven this time and time again!

ONLY THE SPOTLIGHT DISCUSSES THE OTHER SIDE OF THE NEWS IN A PAPER YOU CAN TRUST

Here are the kind of stories you will see in typical issues of NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT:

V The Growing Tax Strike • I he (,rea1 Urhan Renewal Ripoff • Hyper-lntlation Ahead And What You Can Do • Hlow CBS distorts the News • Should Perverts Teach Your Kids?

VtHow "Time" Magazine Covers Up for R)ckc' iler

• i heLI ruth About the Sellout in Vietnam

• l-l(rw lsr~gel (.(nt rots Your Congress,

V Is tlenry Kissinger a Soviet Agent? V I he I eder,,I War Against [~aetrile •Is, the t l)A a 'Prostitute" for the Drug Iodutr y • l,,arnwashrng Our Children With tDrugs

IheI l',osse C.omitatus • The Panama Canal Giveaway • T[he Secret Bilderberg Meetings

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Have you heard the news? ,.

YOU haven't unless you are a subscriber to the NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT! Here are juta few of the stories--many of them exciusive--carri edb y the SPOTLIGHT in our first six months:

*Congress planning to give bureaucrats a dominant role in ci AA rearing. (So-called "Child Care" legislation is in the hoppr to turn over your kids to the government. All "free," of course. Just as in Russia.) *PROOF that Time magazine covers up secret meetings of the ~world's most powerful financial and political leaders. (We were first to expose the "Bilderbergers." Since 1954 they've [ been secretly meeting, making profitable business deals with your tax money. Henry Grunwald, managing editor of Time, ~attended the 1974 meeting--as did some of the biggest names in .. the worlds of politics and business--and Time never mentioned it. Nor did any other newspaper or magazine.) *How the war in the Sahara will raise your food bill. (Here is oD a good example how the multinationalists operate. Using your money, the CIA "destabilized" Spanish Sahara and the State ~Department promised $1 billion more of your money as "foreign oaid" to persuade Spain to move out. Management of the phosphate mines was taken over by a Rockefeller-controlled multi- ~national group and the price jacked up. Phosphates are used in fertilizer. You'll pay again at the check-out counter.) *The government's vendetta against Laetrile. (At best, Laetrile is effective against cancer. At worst, it is a vitamin no more harmful than almonds. Yet the Food & Drug Administration, under pressure from the multibillion dollar drug industry, jails people who sell it. The newspapers seldom report the facts.) *President Ford re-appoints the "worst" judge in the District of Columbia. (Judge Charles Halleck is back at work freeing thugs and criminals, thanks to "conservative" Jerry Ford who knew that the papers would not report how he caved in to leftist and minority group pressure.) *Smears, lies and distortions from CBS against gun owners. (They are determined to take your gun away from you.)

*Urban renewal--the nation's biggest graft. (Everybody(vrbd butu the h 9

taxpayers likes urban renewal--the contractors, labor bosses, welfare freeloaders and politicians who get big contributions as kickbacks of your money they spend.) *The tax revolt. (All over the U.S. citizens are refusing to pay income tax, citing the plain wording of the Constitution as their defense. Only a few have gone to jail. The tax strike movement by oppressed "silent majority" producers is big news--and virtually ignored by the press.) *The "posse comitatus." (Particularly in the west, men are getting together and forming legal armed groups to enforce the rights guaranteed them by the Constitution.) *124 congressmen endorse a "Declaration of INTERdependence." (Our exposure of this caused a number of congressmen to withdraw their approval. They did not realize they were endorsing the world government movement. Again, not a word in the press8) r *Money of U.S. Christians being used to murder other Christians in Africa. . *How a foreign nation controls Congress. (It's Israel. What she wants, she gets. You pay.) *Florida mother jailed for refusing to allow kids to read filthy school books. 0 *61 congressmen petition for an investigation of KGB (Soviet ~secret police) agents working on Capitol Hill. (This story was totally ignored by all wire services and daily newspapers.)

• . . and much, much more.

YOU CAN SEE the sort of lively, informative, courageous newspaper NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT is. Now let me tell you what the SPOTLIGHT is not: --a rehash or digest of reprinted articles that have appeared elsewhere --a collection of editorials or syndicated opinion or "canned thinking" --a billboard for government press releases --a collection of trivia about movie stars, healing miracles or Bella Abzug's horoscope.

The news in the SPOTLIGHT is original--dug out by our own staff, or sent to us by people who know that we are not afraid tO print it--as long as it's true and needs to be said! As you can see, there are two basic reasons why you should subscribe to the NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT:

REASON NUMBER ONE: Because the SPOTLIGHT is written froum YOUR point of view, not that of any special interest. It's "The paper you can trust." You may find this hard to believe but the SPOTLIGHT has no axe to grind, except that of the truth and what is best for America. We dig out real news and present it from the point of view of the unorganized, exploited middle class--the ,) "producers" who are forced to pay the appalling financial and social bills run up by the bureaucrats and the politi- <'D cians for the benefit of the powerful, organized special interest groups! Lf) REASON NUMBER TWO: Because the SPOTLIGHT will provide you with important news that otherwise you would not read. Yes--there is ._ absolutely no doubt that the wire services and the newspapers su- , press news that is important to you. We have proven this time and - time again! 0D You know it--everyone knows it: the wire services, news- ~papers, broadcasting and TV industry is controlled by multinational conglomerates and highly-organized pressure ~groups. They are not anxious to tell about who benefits from our disastrous foreign policy, wasteful spending and ~inequitable taxation. Why? Because they are the beneficiaries of these policies!

The newsstand price of the SPOTLIGHT is 30¢ per issue, or $15.60 per year for 52 issues. However, if you respond to this ,L.

letter, send only $9.95 for one full year, which is a discount of 361 f~om the newsstand price! Or try a twenty week itr44! *ibscrip- tdon for only,$4,g.95....

That's how much we want you as a reader. .But te *,. do9 not definitely. sUbscribe now before postal rate hie€ e ... expensive aper, a printer' s raise, etc. force Us. %tocancel

Looking forward to welcoming you as a subscriber . .. Yours sincerely,

'j MS. TUCKER

Managing Editor

P.S. Another thing we' re not. We 're not doctrinaire. We don' t L print stories according to whether they make "conservat~vea"-or "liberals" look good but whether they are useful to our 8ubs~rbers. "conservatives, will like the way we expose and oppose communism; -- "liberals' will like the way we take on big business. We beiieve that economics as well as government should be kept as close to the people as possible and that the more either tends toward oD monopoly the closer the people come to slavery.'"

~300 INDEPENDENCE AVE., S.E. [IiMT~WA~P1IN.hI~,ZSLIWASHINGTON, D.C. 20003

'-,,,,,,,-nh vULUUiI.Ij I (202) 544-1794 Here's information about a new weekly newspaper,

written from your point of view as a taxpayer and voter ..

and a money-saving offer to induce you to subscribe..

You say that you already have too much to read? Well, I can give you two good reasons why you should subscribe to the NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT even if you have to cancel something else you are now getting:

REASON NUMBER ONE: Because MS will supply you with important news that other- wi s e y o u wo u l d no t r e ad , an d......

REASON NUMBER TWO: Because NS is written with your interests in mind-r-prepared [ by editors who present the news from the point of view of the great Amrican middle class of voters and taxpayers who have to pay the appalling financial ( a'nd social bills run up by the bureaucrats and politicians!

U) For example, here are some of the stories already carried by NS in the first 21 weeks of its existence--and please remember that each of these stories have been either totally ignored or Just given brief, slapdash mention by the mass media . ..

, Proof that "Time" magazine covers up meetings of the world's most powerful -7.financial and political leaders oD * Growth of the posse comitatus

*r Interviews with patriot tax strikers

* Close-up on an American volunteer in the Rhodesian Army

* Untold story of terror from busing in Boston

* Lies and smears from CBS-TV against gun owners

* How Henry Kissinger's Sinai Agreement will get U.S. into war

'The coverup of Herpes Simplex Type 2--virulent and incurable VD spreading among youth, thanks to sex promiscuity education in schools

:-How Congress sneaked a pay raise for themselves

'American Monitor Poll dwarfs Gallup and Harris together--and gives opposite results

*- Urban renewal--nation's biggest graft

SArmed citizens capture cop-bandits * Attorney Gert. Levi persecutes a Jewish dissenter

* Government persecution of vitamin dealers

* Laetrile--a cure for cancer?

* Audit of Federal Reserve System badly needed

* KGB agents on congressional staffs

* Press suppresses demand of 61 congressmen to investigate KGB agents on Capitol Hill

* The rise of the Ku Klux Klan

* IRS tortures woman

* Women literally murdered on film for jaded porno perverts

* CIA unconstitutionally spends at least $6 billion per year--but not a penny accounted for in U.S. budget o * Pres. Ford re-appoints "worst" judge in D.C.

U) * Is deadly nuclear poison stored in Ft. Knox?

~* Little-known facts "about Henry Kissinger's personal background

* IRS spends $200,000 to "get" tax striker and strikes out

* Oklahoma judge holds off Rockefeller pipeline crew with gun

* You are spending $1 out of every $4 of your taxes to pay needless interest on national debt

* Truths about marijuana the press suppresses and distorts

* New facts about the mysterious Bilderbergers--secret group of powerful multinational financiers

* HEW edicts promote anti-white bias

* Boston busing Judge Garrity a Kennedy puppet

* What the LA chief of police says about the LA Times

* Is Zionism "racist"?

* National "scoop" on beginning of conflict in Spanish Sahara. How this conflict over phosphate will raise your food bill

* How the bureaucrats are trying to destroy a small college that refuses to accept federal money

* How the death of Mary Jo Kopechne may force Teddy to run for President • Workable steam auto engine developed by California inventor

* Facts in secret FBI file prove Martin Luther King. no saint : -

* Former congressman John Rarick stumps the country with lowdown on what Congress 1. doing to you

• Cowtown banker takes over Washington Star and makes sharp turn to the left

* How money of U.S. Methodists is used to murder whites in southern Africa

* Anti-Christian, anti-American bias of Hollywood

* Ancient Mideast cultures destroyed by pot

* How and why the Fed manipulates the buying power of your dollar

* Proof that the Federal Reserve is not a government agency. (It is privately- owned and controlled)

* Your subsconscious mind is being manipulated by subliminal advertising tech- N, niques used extensively in TV and magazine advertising

* Rockefeller buying valuable West Virginia coal land for a song from poverty- stricken farmers

* Florida mother jailed for refusing to allow kids to read filthy school books

- * How "your" Congress is controlled by a foreign government

" * List of 550 American companies doing business with the Soviet Union oD * What really is going on in Angola--Rockefeller's attempt to take over the vast natural resources of Africa c • Chou's mass murders overlooked by press eulogies

* Illegal immnigrants flooding U.S.

00 * Panama violates Zone and U.S. press ignores the story

* UN Ambassador Moynihan's anti-semitic rantings in 1970

*Metric conversion to cost billions . ..

IF YOU ARE A TAXPAYER, A PARENT, A VOTER, A CON4CERNED GLTW , U lIME)D THE NEWS THAT YOU CAN FIND NOWHERE ELSE BUT IN THE N TlIjNkj 8PQTLI0IL

* . So that's all I've got to say about the paper itseLf. Nov to? the clincher--the offer.

The newsstand price of NS is 30€ per copy, or $15.60 per year. By mail subscription it is $12, saving $3.60 righ~t there. However, if you respond -t this letter you will get . .. in addition to 52 issues of NS . . .yu choice of any one of four great books--at no extra cost!

Please look at the enclosed leaflet which describes these books. Make your choice and return the coupon with your check. It will be a privilege to welcome you as a sub-. scriber to NATIONAL SPOTLIQIT.

Sincerely,

JAMES P. TUCKER Managing Editor

T~E 300 INDE£PENDENCE .AVE., S.E. PAPER waSIIItNGONo. D. C. 20003 EONALSPOTLu1~YOUCAN (202) 544.1794 Dear Health Food Store Owner:

You can't win. No, with "City Hall" against you, you can't win . •.

UNLESS

you fight back with a lot of friends I Yes, your SURVIVAL is literally at : stake. The big interests don't want you around. You'd better fight back-- i and fight effectively--or get ready to close your doors forever.

You know it and we know it--the health food business is the most misunder-. stood in America. Massage parlors and porno shops get a better press than your r. . business. :'

~~~WHY? Simple .. . because the public--along with its diet of adulterated, !i.. S carcinogenic junk food--is fed an even deadlier diet of lies, half truths and !

omissions by the press. ______~~The SPOTLIGHT is an extra sale :i FOR AS LONG AS THIS UN-AMERICAN CONDI . ... an impulse item. The i TION CONTINUES, THE PUBLIC WILL REMAIN SPOTLIGHT can help pay the -BRAINWASHED ABOUT HEALTH FOOD, NATURAL rent. The profit of as much HEALING AND THE DRUG MONOPOLY AND APA- as $1,200 per year (based on :!! OTHETIC ABOUT FEDERAL ATTEMPTS TO CLOSE 100 sales per week) or more UP ALL BUSINESSES WHICH DO NOT CONFORM • . . to $120 per year (10 ii TO THEIR GUIDELINES. sales weekly) is "gravy"--over i and above normal profit. " ~Howdid it happen that the public is:i... 0 ~deliberately kept from knowing facts that are vital to the health of every man, .:,i woman and child in America? It was planned that way. . The simple reason why newspapers, magazines and all other sectors of the :"i mass communications industry discriminate against health food stores--and :!i anyone who fights the drug monopoly or for freedom in matters of health-- is .: that their biggest advertisers are the supermarkets that sel l junk food' and ..... i the manufacturers, packers and others who make it profit from 'it.

Let's face facts: The much-vaunted "free press" in America has been "bought ":i out" by their advertisers. You are not going to get fair coverage (or any .. Ji, coverage) because you are a threat to their profits I,

Even the nationally circulated tabloids, such as the National Enguirer and ; the National Star are not going to give you a break. Up to 907. of their circulation depends upon their distribution channels through Safeway and other huge chains. They will not say anything to jeopardize their circulation.

So here is the question: How are you going to break through the imposed . ISOLATION in which you have been piaced? Who will give you a chance to tell your : s tory ? :: And here is your answer: The SPOTLIGHT, your w~'y newspaper from Waeh- ..... t We are not controlled by the big advertisers because we do not c- cept that sort of advertising. And we are not controlled by the Qh4 tn stores because we ere not distributed by them., ' -! ii l

The SPOTLIGHT is totally independent, carrying each week EXCLUSIVE, important news about a wide range of subjects of vital interest to all consumers, taxpayers and voters.

A list of the exclusive stories carried by SPOTLIGHT of interest to pure food advocates would be too long for this page. Every week The SPOTLIGHT carries at least one story about such subjects as waxed apples and other fruit and vegetables sold today in all supermarkets, the dangers of poisonous pesticides, FDA persecution of honest citizens concerned about health, harmful additives in wine, beer and hard liquor, reports on court cases concerning Laetrile and the cancer swindle, and the medical monopoly ..

Yes, we are doing our part to tell the public the truth about food and the intermeshed, international conspiracy between food and drug manufacturers, newspapers and politicians to bamboozle the people for the purpose of greater profits and CONTROL.

~The SPOTLIGHT tells the whole story--not just part of it--because, frankly, __- you can't understand HOW to win this battle unless you see the whole picture.

tQ This is why you should carry The SPOTLIGHT on your counter--just the way the supermarkets carry the Enuie or the Star. You should push The SPOT- ' LIGHT to your customers so that they lose their apathy and support your busi£ness.

- Please take a moment to fill out the enclosed form with your name and address and mark how many copies you wish to be sent to your store ever week. oD You'll1 be billed every month ror the copies sent you. You'll make clear prof it-- not only in extra dollars and cents but dollars and commuon sense as well. ~We're looking forward to serving you and working together to bust the food and drug cartel. LET'S GET TO WORK ..

Yoursp for a healthy 03 / d FREE America,

/ irculation Manager

P.S. By putting The SPOTLIGHT on your checkout counter you will marshall friends and supporters for your battle for survival--AND for health food stores everywhere. The SPOTLIGHT is supporting YOU. Why don't YOU support The SPOTLIGHT?

300 INDEPENDENCE AVrE., S.E. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20003 (202) 544-1794 DOO0M SD AY I :i'i

Will _it be October 15, 1979?

One of the outstanding thinkers of the United States--a ma whose ac- __ complishments show him to be both practical yet theoretical-,-nov predicts,--on the basis of newly-discovered facts--that a total collap~se ._ of the dollar will take place in late 1979--about October 15, give or take a few weeks either way. LtO ~Mind you, this prediction is made on the basis of factual evidence that has never before (to our knowledge) been assembled.

~The prediction is not made on the basis of sunspots, pyra- midology, crystal balls, libertarian orthodoxy, the Kondra- 0D tieff Wave, the Dow theory, the Book of Revelation or any ~other so-called "system" or intellectual crutch . . . but on the basis of hard, cold facts and trends that cannot be 2, denied.•

~Once assembled and made visually understandable, however, the con- o clusion is vivid, clear, unmistakable and obviously unavoidable:

You probably have less than two years before triple-digit or quadruple-digit hyper-inflation sets in,.devouring everything in its path. You have less than one year to prepare yourself and your loved ones to face a calamity treate~r than that faced by any larne group of Ameticans since the dark days in the South following the total defeat of the Confederacy in 1865. You have but a few weeks left to begin your Drevarations to take advantaae of the inevitable transfer of.wealth and power that always accompanies a period such as that which we are now entering.

BUT IF YOU DO NOTHING ... IF YOU PROCRASTINATE . , .. IF . .

YOU CONTINUE TO RELY ON THE SYRUPY LIES OF THE ESTABLISH-, MENT . *.* you will. lose everything in the economic, social and racial inferno that is swiftly approaching.,

Yes, trends are now in existence--trends, in fact, which have b en increasingly evident for forty years--since the establishment Oaf,the privately-owned and controlled Federal Reserve System in 1913--that have the United States "locked in" with a rapidly-progressing hyper- inflation that is far too advanced to stop. THE OMINOUS EVENTS OF TOMORROW CAST THEIR SHADOW TODAY. THE CALAMITY THAT CONSERVATIVES HAVE WARNED AGAINST FOR TWO GENERATIONS IS ALL BUT UPON US AND CAN NO LONGER BE ESCAPED!I,

'; For years there have been many people who have warned that unless ... ~the government put its fiscal house in order a breakdown was inevitable. This warning has been uttered by literally thousands of iWell- ; informed, experienced and prudent observers, including congressmen and senators, businessmen, responsible bankers and even a handful of economists. It has been perfectly obvious for many years that -- national bankruptcy was absolutely certain if the politicians con-.... ~tinued to spend money that did not exist • .. if they continued to " throw away hundreds of billions of debt-"dollars" on welfare, for- Ceign aid, useless wars, the public housing racket, luxurious salaries for themselves and the pampered federal bureaucracy and count- ~less lesser scams and graft.

But although thousands of responsible observers have always 0 known that the party could not continue--that sooner or later ~~there would be an inevitable day of, reckoning--until nov no , one has been able to pinpoint the actual date of collapse, or even come close to it. In fact, over the past q.uarter- century everyone who has set up a time-table and a date of collapse has been proved wrong.

Because they have all been wrong so. far as to the DATE of the breakdown the assumption has grown that their "doomsday"' predictions have also been in error.

NOW, HOWEVER, THE DATE OF THE FINAL DAYS OF THE TOTAL COL- LAPSE OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE DEBT-AND-CREDIT BUBBLE CAN BE PINPOINTED WITHIN A FEW WEEKS. IS THIS INFORMATION OF VALUE TO YOU? -3- •i The Government Educational Foundation ha. prepared a ~ report on the economy. shoving where we"hae been, wheie . .# ii i~ and where we are going-,and when. The. chief , researchet~iai tz r of the project has been the long-tme financial faffS_s!4t t to The Washington Observer, Dr. E. L. Anderson, whose Q . namics is recognized as one of the most creative works ever "written in the field of social science. Titled, THE UPRIGHT SPIK~E O7 '79: DOOMSDAY FOR AMERICA, the report may be worth rail lions to y--my, in fact, be worth your very life!

The report contains more than an explanation of when to expect "Doomsday." It is also a valuable guide on practical steps you can take to preserve what you have. It " discusses the stock market, gold, silver, real estate, __ art objects and other possible value havens. It also analyzes what you may expect domestically in the politi- ~cal arena, predicts repudiation of the national debt within 30 months and even discusses how the collapse ~will affect other nations, such as England, South Afri- -- ca, Switzerland, etc.

Is this "alarmism"? Perhaps. But in 1940, when Lawrence Dennis o= predicted U.S. entry into World War Il--using purely economic-. data--he was called an "alarmist." Paul Revere was an "'alarmist," ~Anyone who upsets our comfortable ways of thinking is an alarmist, even if what is said is true. Until you are familiar with the facts please withhold your criticism--in fairness to your- ~self. IF YOU CAN PROVE ANY OF THE FACTS WRONG I WILL REFUND TEN TIMES YOUR INVESTMENT.

In just a few weeks this invaluable, unique and exclusive report-- complete with graphs and all relevant facts--will appear in The SPOTLIGHT, your weekly newspaper from Washington.

The.SPOTLIGHT by itelf is the kreatest value today in the entire publishing field even without the .advance draft of this invaluable *. +,+

1r ot. Whereas other-newsveelies + cost S26 .per yeer: and genera~l- Iv reneat the news yoti aet in your dclit newspeper :or 0ov TV . The .. s9p rIlit i-ts. 90 exclusive news + that 6therw.ise ,ou.,wouldI nu,.t se. And tharm's. ven 'a wn~ynev k miu~amnts if you, f ind ttha .m irs misreoresented it in any way!

So how can you lose? Check the enclosed coupon and return it with your payment of $17 ($16 for the eubacrip- tion plus $1 for THE UPRIGHT SPIKE) in the envelope provided.

Sincerely,

Inl Mnaging Editor t')P.S. I forgot to mention that THE UPRIGHT SPIKE i. merely one .-- example of the exclusive, ahead-of-the-time articles we carry __ in The SPOTLIGHT every issue. For another example, every week we carry an exclusive colun by Dr. Martin A. Larson, the nation's o foremost authority on tax avoidance. I confidently guarantee that Dr. Larson's advice and tips alone can save you many times " the cost of the paper in tax savings! Truly, this is an oppor- ctunity you shouldn't pass by.

300 INDEPENDENClE AVE., S.E. WASIIINGTON, D. C. 20003 I A

:l HERE'S A NEW WEEKLY NEWSPAPER REFLECTING YOUR POINT OF VIEW AS A CONSUMER, TAXPAYER AND VOTER ... AND

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You say that you already have too much to read? Well, please let me giv you two u; good reasons wh you should subscribe to NA&TIONAL SPOTLIGHT--even if you must canceF _- something else .. *tiihls is important! tqREPSON NUMBER ON: Because the SPOTLIGHT is written from YOUR point of view, not that of any special interest. * * * * It's "The paper o can TRUST."

* * * You may find this hard to believe but the SPOTLIGHT -- has no axe to grind, except that of the TRUTH and -- what is best for America. We-dig out eal news and ' present W -- F-the point of view of the unorganized, oexploited middle class--the "producers" who are forced to pay the appalling financial and social ~bills run up by the bureaucrats and the politicians for the benefit of the wealthy, organized special C interest groups! "" REASON NUMBiER TWO: Because the SPOTLIGHT will provide you with important news ~that otherwise you would not read. Yes--there is absolutely no doubt that the wire services and the newspapers suppes news that is important to you. * * * * We have proven this time and time an.

• * * You know it--everyone knows it! The wire services, newspaprs, bracasting andT V industry is controlled by multinational conglomerates and highly-organized pressure groups. They are not anxious to tell about who benefits from our disastrous foreign policy, wasteful spending and inequitable taxation. Why? Because thyare the beneficiaries of these policies! For example, here are just a few of the stories already carried by the SPOTLIGHT in our first six months--anW(a you read this list remember that all of the stories here have been either totally ignored or given brief, slipshod and often highly distorted coverage by the mass media:

S* * Smears, lies and distortions from CBS against gun owners. (They are determined to take your gun away.)

The "posse comitatus." (Particularly in the west, men a~'ted groups to H:gi:; A%In)toether and formln Constitution.)

world's most powerful financla laes (We were first to expose the "Bi Since 1954 they've been secretly meeting, ma le business deals with your tax money. Henry( A aging editor ofrKAI Timetna attended,,-e magazinethe 1974 covemetng- eIstingsP hof bthe i gesfli- -mes in the world of XP~lltics a: s-j-and Time never mentioned it. Nor did any other maagor e.) Urban * ** renewal--the nation's biggest graft.K(E ~ybod y; t the taxpayers likes urban renewal--the conti a4 s, mab!' bosses, welfare freeloaders and politicians WhQiet big contributions as kickbacks of your money they %pe.nd.)

Florida mother jailed for refusing to all ow kids to read filthy school books.

** * Congress planning to give bureaucrats a dominant role in child-rearing. (So- called "Child Care" legislation is in I the hopper to turn over your kids to the government. All 'free," of course. Just as in Russia.)

* **" The government's vendetta against Laetrile. (At best, Laetrile is effective against cancer. At worst, it is a vitamin no more harmful than almonds. Yet the Food & Drug Administration, under pressure from the multibillion dollar drug industry, jails people who sell it. The newspapers seldom report the facts. ) How the war in the Sahara will raise you food bill. (Here is a good example how---te multinationa---i-st- oper- ate. Using your money, the CIA "destabilized" Spanish Sahara and the State Department promised $1 1/2 billion more of your money as "foreign aid" to persuade Spain to move out. Management of the phosphate mines was taken over by a Rockefeller-controlled multinational group and the price jacked up. Phosphates are used in fertilizer. You'll pay again at the check-out counter.)

* ** Money of U. S. Christians being used to murder other Christians in Africa.

** * President Ford re-appoints the "worst" judge in the District of Columbia. (Judge Charles Halleck is back at work freeing thugs and criminals, thanks to "conservative" Jerry Ford who knew that the papers would not report how he caved in to leftist and minority group pressure.)

The tax revolt. (All over the U. S. citizens are refusing to pay income tax, citing the plain wording of the Constitu- tion as their defense. Only a few have gone to jail. The

-2- oc si4ke wovement by oppressed "si lef-tt 1ty" p.. ducers is big news--and virtually ignorq :4het. - i m ....

l,2 ,:ornressmen endorse a "Decla ration Of INlRdependence." - (Our exposure of this caused a number of conressmen to withdraw their approval. They did not realize they were endorsing the world government movement. Again, not a word itn the press !)....r"" ...

** * !IowWhat a she foreign wants, nation she gets.controls You Congress.pay.) ,(It's Israel. 61 congressmen petition for an investigation of KGB (Soviet secret police) agents working on Capitol Hill. (This story was, totally ignored by all wire services and daily newspapers. )______

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L-GHTis.YOU CAN SEE -Now the letsort me oftell lively, you whatinformative, the SPOTLIGHT courageous is not: newspaper NATIONAL SPOT-

* * * IT IS NOT--a rehash, digest or reprinted articles that have appeared el sewhere...

~iop-ino--rIT IS NOT--a "canned collection thinking".. of editorials or syndicated IT IS NOT--a billboard for government press releases...

** * IT IS NOT--a collection of trivia about movie stars, 1iaTn~iracles or Bella Abzug's horoscope.

peopleThe who news know in what the weSPOTLIGHT are not isafraid original--dug to print TRUTH--asout by our longown asstaff, it needsor sent to beto saidus by to every citizen in Amierica.

IF YOU AGREE THAT THE NEWS MEDIA IN AMERICA IS IN PRETTY BAD SHAPE THEN YOU WILL WANT TO READ NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT EVERY WEEK. IF YOU ARE A CONSUMER, A TAXPAYER, A PARENT, A VOTER, A CONCERNED

-3- ,.CITIZEN, YOU9 NEED THE NEWS THAT YOU, CAN FIND •rr?OIHRE KUSE BUT IN - Rrt~FI L SPOTLIGHT. •*** So that's all I've got to say about the pape ' itsel f. Now for the clincher--the price.

The newsstand price of the SPOTLIGHT is 30¢ per issue, or $1,5.60 per year for 52 . issues. However, if you respond to this letter, send only $9.95 for one full year. which is a discount of 36% from the newsstand price! Or try a Ltwenty week trial subscription for only $4.95. • * * That's how much we want you as a reader. But please do not de~ay--- is special introductory price can't be--he-T open indefinitely. Subscribe now before postal rate hikes, more expensive paper, a printer's raise, etc., force us to cancel this offer. _ Looking forward to welcoming you as a subscriber...

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~JAMES P. TUCKER ._ ~Managing Eio

P.S5. Another thing we are not. We're not doctrinaire. We don't print stories S according to whether they make "conservatives" or "liberals" Took good but whether they sare ouse fnul to ou-°,rasubc ribers. "okConseratives" w;il l"" like bsnsthe way .-we exoee i and CO that economics as well as government should be k pt~a' Tose to the" people as possible and that the more either tends toward monopoly, the closer the people come to slavery.

J. P. T.

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MIEMORANDUM TO: MARGE EMM4ONS FROM t CHARL!S N. STEELE SUBJECT : MUR 261 (76)

That attached letter has been revised pursuant to the discussion in this matter on June 1, 1977. It has been circulated on a 24 hour po-objection basis. Any objections should be given to Marge Emons by the close of business on June , 1977.

ATTACiI : T

CG3ulton:dks: 6/10/77 FEDERAL. ELECTION COMMISSION

- 1325 K SIRIlI N. S WASHING [ON.D.C. 20463

ki 1 ~#June 22, 1977 CI ED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

President Liberty Lobby, Inc. 300 Independent Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20003 Re: MUR 261 (76) Dear Sir: This is to notify you that the Commission received a complaint regarding a letter from the S~otlight, which solicited contributions for a FUND FOR TRUTH to advocate the defeat of a clearly identified Federal candidate. As publisher of the Spotlight, you are being notified of the Commission's determination that there is reason to believe Liberty Lobby, Inc. committed violations of 2 U.S.C. S44lb of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended ("the Act"). A copy of the cowplaint is enclosed. 2 U.S.C. S441b prohibits corporations from making contributions or expenditures in connection with a Federal election. Since Liberty Lobby is an incorporated entity Sanid publisher of the Spotlight, the costs associated with The solicitation letter, unless Liberty Lobby solicited forI its separate segregated fund, are prohibited.

Receipt of Mr. Carto's response to questions directed to Sootlight is acknowledged, raising constitutional objec- .... tions. On the basis of the present factual record, it is, however, impossible to dispose of the matter in the complaint. You have an opportunity to submit in writing any additional material of a factual or legal nature which you believe is relevant to this inquiry. Under the Act, the Commission is required to consider this matter expeditiously; accordingly, your resonse should be submitted within ten days after receiot of this letter. Statements should be submitted under oath by persons with personal knowl!ec of the matter n~erein. Please refer to M[UR 251 in your re'ply.

This natter will remain confidential in accordance with 2 U.S.C. 437g(a) (3) unless you notify thce Com~ission, in -2- writing, that you wish the investigation to be made public. Sulton (telephone no. 202/523-4057), the attorney assigned to this matter. Sincerely yours,

William C. Oldaker General Counsel

[ Enclosure

cI JUN2 2

CERTIFIED MAIL

President Liberty Lobby, Inc. 300 Independent Lve,, N.W. Washinqton, D.C. 20003 Re: MUR 261 (76) S Dear Sir: This is to notify you that the Commission received S a complaint regarding a letter from the Spotlight, which solicited contributions for a FUND FOR TRUTH to advocate the defeat of a clearly identified Federal candidate. As publisher of the Spotlight, you are being notified -" of the Commission's determination that there is reason -. to believe Liberty Lobby, Inc. committed violations of 2 U.S.C. S4415 of the Federal iilection Campaign Act of 1971, C as amended ("the ACT"). A copy of the complaint is enclosed. ~2 U.S.C. S441b probibits corporations from making contributions or expenditures in connection with a Federal ~election. Since Liberty Lobby is an incorporated entity ~and publisher of the Spotlight, the costs associated with the solici&&t n letter, unless Liberty Lobby solicited for €3 its separate segregated fund, are prohibited. Receipts of Mr. Carto's response to questions directed to Spotlight is acknowledged, raising constitutional objections. On the basis of the present factual record, it is, however, impossible to dispose of the matter in the complaint. You have an opportunity to submit in writing any additional material of a factual or legal nature which you believe is relevant to this inquiry. Under the Act, the Commission is required to consider this matter expeditiously; accordingly, *our response should be submitted within ten days after receipt of this letter. Statements should be submitted under oath by persons with personal knowledge of the matter herein. Ploase refer to !4UR 261 in your reply. This matter will remain confidential in accordance with 2 tJ.S.C. §447q a) (3) unless you notify the Commission, in writing, that you wish the investigation to be made public. If you have any questions, please contact Gloria 8ulton (telephone nto. 202/523-4057), the attorney assigned to this matter. Sincerely yours,

William C. 0ldaker General Counsel

B0nclosure

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GSulton dks: 6/10/7 7 FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION 1325 K SiREET N.W WASHING TON. D.C. 20463

June 14, 1977

MEMR,ANDUM TO: CHARLES STEELE FROM: MARJORIE W. EMMONS t SUBJECT: MUR 261 (76) and MUR 346 (76)

The above-mentioned documents were transmitted to the Commissioners on June 13, 1977 at 3:30 p.m. As of 4:15, June 14, 1977, no objections have been received in the Office of Commission Secretary to the staff recommendations in MUR 261 (76) and MUR 346 (76). :VT

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I '2, 6 -19 ' : Mqs. Carolin Ivift June 13, 1977 373. Highland St. Mitlton, MA 02136

Re; 26._1 (fl)

Dear Ms. Swift: ~This acknowledges receipt of your letter dated Mlay 28, 1977, regarding Spotlight. 2 U.S.C. 5437g(a) (3) (5) states that "any notification or investigation made . . . shall Ln not be imade public by the Coumishton or by any person c without the writtenm consent of the person receiving suc ~notifioltion or investigation or the person with respect to whom suoh investigation is made. " In light of this " language ini the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended, the Cosuission is unable to anaver any questions you may have with regard to Spotlight. ( Sincerely yours,

William C. Oldaker ~General Counsel * ,4

#4o* Iogene Cashmste Rt. 1, Box 11 Gay Mlls8, WisO. 54631

Dear Ms. Cashme: t This acknowledges reei~pt of your letter dated . April 25, 1977, regardiLng Spotlght. 2 U.S.C. 1437g(a) (3)(B) states that "any notification or investigation made ... . shall not be made public by the Commssion or by any person without the written consent of the person ~receiving such notification or the person vith respect to whom such investigation is made." In light of this " language in the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, ~as aiiended, the Coi ss ion is unable to answr any questions ynu may have with regard to Spotlight.

~Sincerely yours,

co Williau 01d4cr General Counsel 9

BEFORE THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION "~

In the Matter of) Sptlgh UR 261 (76)

CERTI FICATION

I, Marjorie W. Emmons, Secretary to the Federal Election Commission, do hereby certify that on June 1, 1977, the Commission determined by a vote of 5-0 to find Reason to Believe that Liberty Lobby, Inc., committed violations of 2 U.S.C. Section 441b in the above-capti oned matter. Voting for this finding were Commissioners Aikens, Harris, __ Springer, Thomson, and Tiernan; Commissioner Staebler was not present

-" at the time of the vote.

MajreW.Emn

0 Secretary to the Commission BEFORE THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION May 24, 1977

In the Matter of ) ) MUR 261 (76) Spotlight )

GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT

I. Background This matter was initiated pursuant to a notarized complaint filed by Ulric Scott. Complainant alleged that a solicitation letter he received lacked the notice required under 2 U.S.C. S441d. The referenced letter (see attached) was signed by James P. Tucker, managing editor of "The Spotlight," a weekly newspaper, and solicited money for a FUND FOR TRUTH to spread the truth about President Carter because without such action he would be elected. The Commission found reason to believe violations of 2 U.S.C. SS434 and 441d had been committed by "The Spotlight" and notified respondent on October 28, 1976. Respondent replied through its publisher, Willis Carto, who stated that the mailing complained about was a promotional mailing for "The Spotlight" because a one-month subscription was offered for each $2.00 contribution. (See letter dated November 5, 1976). On December 3, 1976, a letter was sent seeking additional information on Fund for Truth and the newspaper's relationship to Liberty Lobby. This information was sought to determine whether "The Spotlight" came within the newspaper exemption in the definition of "expenditure" in 2 U.S.C. S431(f)(4)(A). No response was made. -2 -

On March 10, 1977, the Commission issued an Order requiring respondent to answer certain questions. On April 15, 1977, respondent replied by answering in whole or part questions 1, 2 and 21. It raised constitutional objections to unanswered questions on 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Amendment grounds.

(See attached). II. Investigative Findings My investigative staff checked the records at the D.C. C) Office of Recorder of Deeds where corporate filings are made, S the Office of Records and Registration of the Congress and other t sources in an effort to determine whether The Spotlight was

incorporated and what, if any, relationship it had with Liberty

Lobby. o The Spotlight is not an incorporated entity in the District of Columbia or Maryland. Entities with names including Spotlight C are incorporated in Delaware and Virginia but there is nothing to indicate that they are connected.

Liberty Lobby, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the

District of Columbia in February 1962. In December 1966, Liberty Lobby amended its Articles of Incorporation to include among its purposes engaging in political activity of all sorts, including

publishing periodicals, literature, etc. Liberty Lobby's registration statement filed under the lobbying provisions of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1964 (2 U.S.C. SS261-270) dated February 1977, indicated that The Spotlight --

is its publication. (See attached). III. Analysis Based upon the additional information publicly available, it is reasonable to conclude that The Spotlight is owned or controlled by Liberty Lobby, Inc. This raises an additional question of possible violations of 2 U.S.C. S44lb, with respect to the distribution of The Spotlight reprint and the solicitation of money to be used in connection with a Federal election. The First Amendment is raised as grounds for not responding to the Commission's questions. The right of The ~Spotlight to publish its views on the presidential election in its -- newspaper whether in favor of or in opposition to a candidate, ' "- is not questioned. See Mills v. Alabama, 384 U.S. 214, 86 S. Ct. 0D 1434 (1966). Nevertheless, the commands of the First Amendment

may not protect the newspaper from disclosing its contributions and expenditures, even though the distribution of previously eO published material may be protected. The Court had made clear that "the First Amendment does not invalidate every incidential burdening of the press that may result from the enforcement of civil or criminal statutes of general applicability." Branzburg v. Hayes, 408 U.S. 665 at 682 (1976). The publisher of a newspaper is not insulated from the application of general laws. Neither is a newsgathering organization exempt from the requirements of the National Labor Relations Act; or a newspaper from the Fair Labor Standards Act or the Sherman Act. Id. at 683 and cases cited therein. -4-

It becomes imperative for the Commission to continue the investigation of this matter and assemble the facts before a more lucid evaluation of respondent's First Amendment argument can be made. Respondent has thwarted this effort by refusing to answer all questions of a substantive nature. In Oklahoma Press Pub. Co. v. walling, the Court upheld the right of the Administrator of the Wage and Hour provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act to determine the question of coverage in a preliminary investigation of possible violations by the newspaper, " to exercise subpoena power for securing evidence, and to seek t aid of the District Court in enforcing the subpoena. It held ~that the statutory provisions granting such authority did not

violate the First, Fourth or Fifth Amendments. 327 U.S. 186,

66 S. Ct. 494 (1946). The Commission's powers to secure factual - information upon which to make further statutory findings seems ~analogous to those of the Adminstrator in Oklahoma Press. Respondent's remaining objections based upon the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Amendments are premature and specious. No

search or seizure has been sought, reasonable or otherwise; the probability of criminal prosecution is remote, assuming respondent is a person entitled to claim a 5th Amendment privilege; reasonable opportunity i.e., due process, has been provided respondent in accordance with the statute; no criminal or civil action exists to which respondent is entitled to a jury trial; excessive bail nor fines have been imposed and no cruel or unusual punishment has been inflicted upon this respondent. The paucity of the record before us necessitates additional inquiry into the relationship between The Spotlight and Liberty Lobby, Inc. This is dictated by the provisions of S431(f) (4)}(A). Many questions remain regarding the extent to which a newspaper can publicize its views, or promote subscriptions to its newspaper (and to whom, if the newspaper is a corporation) when such actions exceed the bounds of the publication itself. Without a proper factual basis, however, further analysis of the First Amendment and statutory issues cannot be meaningful. IV. Recommendations Lfl In light of the above discussion, the following actions are -- recommended: 1. That the Commission seek civil enforcement of the S437d(a) (1) 0Order against The Spotlight;

2. That the Commission find reason to believe Liberty Lobby, Inc. committed violations of 2 U.S.C. S441b. V. Conclusion Keep file open; notify Liberty Lobby, Inc. per attached letter; file civil enforcement action against The Spotlight.

William Oldaker General Counsel

DATE: 27 1325 KSIRf[I N.W ' WASHING ION,D.(. 20461

President Liberty Lobby, Inc. 300 Independent Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20003

Re: MUR 261 (76)

Dear Sir: 4" This is to notify you that the Commission received a complaint regarding a letter from the Spotlight, which solicited contributions for a FUND FOR TRUTH to advocate thedefeat of a clealy identified Federal candidate. S As publisher of the Spotlight, you are being notified . of the Commission' s determination that there is reason to believe Liberty Lobby, Inc. committed violations of 2 U.S.C. -- S441b of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (the Act). A copy of the complaint is enclosed. 2 U.S.C. §441b prohibits corporations from making contri- S butions or expenditures in connection with a Federal election. Since Liberty Lobby is an incorporated entity and publisher of the Spotlight, the costs associated with the soliciation C letter, unless Liberty Lobby solicited for its separate segregated fund, are prohibited. ~You have an opportunity to submit in'writing any material of a factual or legal nature which you believe is relevant to this inquiry. Under the Act, the Commission is required to consider this matter expeditiously; accordingly, your response should be submitted within ten days after receipt of this letter. Statements should be submitted under oath by persons with personal knowledge of the matters herein. Please refer to MUR 261 in your reply. This matter will remain confidential in accordance with 2 U.S.C. §437g(a) (3) unless you notify the Commission, in , writing, that yOu wish the investLigation to be made public. i ' °jr - 2-

Gloria SultonIf you (telephonehave any questions,no. 202/523-4057), please contact the attorney assigned to this matter.

Sincerely yours,

William Oldaker General Counsel

Enclosure WAslu|NOTON, D. C .

S4L .• • - ... (202) 544.1794

Dear Fellow Citizen:

Without your immediate help, Jimmy Carter is almost certain to be elected President of the United States|I

He needn't be l In fact, HE WILL NOT BE ELECTED if the truth about him becomes known .to the American people I

You see--we have discovered that Jimmy Carter's chief financial backer is tied in with illegal cocaine traffic. This man has /) actually raised more than one million dollars for Carter--matched by tax funds, that's TWO million dollars!

IF THIS SIPLE TRUTH IS EVER PICKED UP BY TE CONTROLLED PRESS -- AND PUBLICIZED THE WAY THEY PUBLICIZED WATERGATE TO DESTROY ~NIXON, CARTER WILL SURELY BE DEFEATED! But the press is IGNORING the truth !

Please . .. take a moment and read the enclosed reprint of an EXCLUSIVE story-- " "Carter's Cocaine Connection"--which appeared in the August 16 issue of The SPOTLIGHT, the new weekly newspaper from Washington. As you read it, reflect on this: I ABSOLUTELY ASSURE YOU THAT THE STORY IS TRUE. But all of the big -, daily newspapers, the wire services, radio and TV news are suppressing this story.

WILY IS THE PRESS SUPPRESSING TILE STORY? You know why- -because they want to see Carter elected!

After you have read the story, ask yourself: Is Carter fit to be President? If your answer is NO--as I'm sure will be the answer of ever decent American who does not want to see a man elected President who accepts campaign money from the deadly drug racket--here is what you can do to help us...

First of all, help pay for our special distribution so we can ! \\radiatethis story to millions of Democrats and Carter supporters before the election. We must reach these voters on our m~ailing list immediately with the truth because if weo riot, the distorted, dishonest publicity that the press is giving to Carter will surely result in his election.

T'IE AMERICA'N PEOPLE WILL NOT ELECT JIMM Y CA.RTER PRESIDENTI

i. v..amonth of The SPOTLIGHT t r each two dollars you give! il'ed o

The SPOTLIGHT is a new weekly newspaper writte fo consumers.. tax-;! payers and voters like you. It is a different kind of newspaper. ;. Thus, here is your opportunity to accomplish three wonderful things by taking :.i _the sitmple--and irrnediate--action of sharing the cost of our FUND FOR TRUTH:: :

*You can spread the truth about Jimmy Carter . . .. !i

*You can strike a blow .FOR Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press, "! and AGAINST suppression of important news; and prove that you do NOT have to be dependent upon the controlled press for your destiny. . . !

'You can read The SPOTLIGHlT for months for free--as an appreciation ...:!i bonus--for your contribution. If you like it (I think you will) you may renew your subscription when it expires. .,,:

Please respond to this URGENT letter at once because the election is almost "i here. Postage costs 13€ now--printing almost as much. Air time for our radio program (carried 300 times each day, coast-to-coast) is expensive. We cannot ',' afford to expand our outreach and to reach more voters with the truth about e Carter ii without your help. Please send whatever you can afford . . . $100, { " $50, $25,. $10, $5 . . . but send it now--without delay--before it is too late. .

,,,., YOU DO NOT WANT A PRESIDENT OF ThE UNITED STATES TO BE IN DEBT TO : DRUG ADDICTS AND DRUG PUSHERS, DO YOU? IF CARTER IS ELECTED, THAT LT O IS WHAT YOU WILL HAVE. THERE IS LITTLE TIME LEFTS

Yours for truth in politics,

• " AMESP. TUCKER, JR. Managing Editor

P.S. This is the most important civic action you can take this year. As a responsible citizen, an American concerned about the direction your country C is taking, please help us spread the truthi W/ ThE 20003

r*c p :

November 5, 1976

CERTIFIED 339966 - RECEIPT REQUESTED

Mir. John 0. Murphy, Jr. General Counsel Federal Election Commission 1325 K St., N.W. Y8348 Washington, D.C. 20463

Dear Mr. Murphy: Re: MUR 261 (76)

Thanks for yours of October 28 to James P. Tucker, Jr., our Managing Editor. We respectfully disagree with the thrust of your letter and do not feel that we are in violation of the Federal Election Campaign Laws of 1971, as amended.

The SPOTLIGHfl is a weekly newspaper, and as such protected by the First :' Aamendment. We took an editorial position in regard to the presidential __ election in our issue of October 4, 1976. I enclose a copy of this issue. You will see that we endorsed the candidates of the American Party and S the American Independent Party, Mr. Thomas J. Anderson and Coy. Lester Maddox, respectively.

We expressly supported these two candidates and neither of the two federally- •financed and officially recognized candidates.

We advocated the defeat of both of the federally-financed and officially c") recognized candidates.

The mailing which is cited by Hr. Scott in his complaint was a promotional mailing for The SPOTLIGHT. This is made clear from the fact that we were offering one month (four issues) of The SPOTLIGHT for each $2 received.

I trust that the above will answer the questions you raise in your letter but if I can be of further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me. incerely,_

Willis A. Carto PublIishe r WAC/brd Enc.CS **'kk AAA A ,A A A~kkkA '-A kkkk.,AA --AAA,---AkkkkAAk,-k

YI'S! llere's my share in y'our FUND FOR TRUTH to be uscd to mail millions of copies of "'artcr'sCocaine Connection." I uIIdkrtand~ thalt as an appreciation bonus I will also receive one month (4 issues) of The Sl(Oll.IGhIT for each two doas I scnd! I enclose $ (l'lcsec iiake chcl payable to The SPOTLIGHT.)

ULRIC C SCOTT 1176 w 5TH ST tl WlNONA MN 55987 300 Independence Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 20X003 - If win',, . p,e aie c o,,e c-t. U (202) 544-1794 ~J %~~' ~.

.PUBLISHER OF

IIEA IQUA RTERS OFFICE: " " WEST COAST OFFICE: 300 INDLPFNDENCE AVENUE, S.E. P.O. Blox 45302 WASIINCI10NJ D. C. 20003 , Los ANGELES, CALIFORtNIA 90045 PHoNI:: 202-LIREIlY 6-56tf AVi. i 1 ; :" 5 April 15, 1977

CERTIFIED 339969 - RECEIPT REQUESTED

Mr. William C. Oldaker General Counsel Federal Election Commission 1325 K St., N.W.77 4 Washington, D.C. 20463

Dear Mr. Oldaker: Re: MUR 261 (76)

The below are my responses to your letter of March 16 and the 21 questions which you attached:

1. Willis A. Carto; 130 Third Street, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003; the LQ Liberty Building.

" 2. My position is Treasurer. I object to the rest of the question on the ._ basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution; as well as the fact that the rest of the question is irrelevant .': to the purpose of the investigation.

0S 3. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

C, 4. I object to the question on the basis of the First A~iendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

5. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

6. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

7. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

8. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution; as well as the fact that the question is irrelevant to the purpose of the investigation.

9. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

Your Infhuence C'ounts . .. USE IT,' Ii -2-

Mr. William C. Oldaker April 15, 1977

10. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

11. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

12. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

13. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

14. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

15. 1 object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

16. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

17. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as CO 18. I object to Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution. First Amendment as well as qm 19. I object to the question on the basis of the Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

20. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

21. The name of The SPOTLIGHT was formerly i ATIONAL SPOTLIGHT.

Willis A. Carto Treasurer

WAC/brd F1U1ONE COPY WITH THE SECRETARYOF THE SEN4ATEAND FILETWO COPITH THE CLERKOF THE HO')t " Pe.ze desi.l with C .." • " l~~Eiipage |tease 1) it dtsol to eippip detlfy'ng data. 5 nJ 2 toan the hack at tdhis g~as.) PqLACEAPI "X" BELOW THE APPROPRIATE LETTEROR FIGURE IN THE BOX AT THE RIGHT OP THE "REPORt" IoI .. "PREL.MINARY" REPORT ("Pae~ietration"); To "register," place an "X" below the letter "P" and fill,.i 'QUARTTEIRLY" llhIOIT, To indicate which one of thu four calendar quarters is covered by thisn,.;,.,. ". the appropriate figure. Fill out both page 1 and page 2 and as many additional page's ,as nmayI ... additional page should be numbered as page "3, 'and th~e rest of such pages should be "4," "5," "I;,"' filing in accordance with instructions will accomplish conmpliance with all quatrterly reporting re"' + • , -.- ...... ,.• ,,REPORTi

L . URSUANT TO FEDERAL REGULATION OF LOBBYING ACT .

NOTE on ITEM "A."--(e) IN GENERAL. T1his"Report" form medybe ujed by eitke. so orgsnlzatiss or as individ"- - - - " l) *E'iwave,.-To tie as 55 "employee.." stamte.in item "3") tbEa'same, stlrees. sa ete of huninenc' *.. e •e "e.Ipis a Aria [(seb as a lawu Sa or publec relatuonu aris. partoersl as aiaIrisd sea memhens .1Psuch 5m an.e' as 'nploreme."l (ii) *"Imptoper'.-ToeI. as en1 employer' welt. None" In anwer to Rism oU. _ (I ) SEPARATE REPORTS. An azent or ennploiee should not attempt to combin.e his R eport with the employse's I~eopn* - (i) Emploees subject to the Act meag tleteper•. Itepore and are sot telierved ofis el emremest mner'el hisuan*. " apsts or employees. . -* .il) Empieyees subject to the M~t mas Li separate Reports and are ite reiwvsd ofthis me~lemeest merly~ hber...' A. ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUAL FILING 2. rf thisReport Is for ainEmpoyer, I,' .... L -tate namte, address, and nature of business, employees who will file Reports for this ',e•* . '° •.Liberty Lobby,Inc., Political Actiont Group Amt " . .. 130 3rd St., S.E., (2). None. WashingtonD.C. 20003. ...

" - -' t . (a) SNOTE.ita particuhar on ITEM anderhkir"5.'--R et is jointlybp Apo.er finsneed , r.Zepe.by a .group An of stsplopyeerpioyee., is tothe Ij Igroupe,eseb isecarter, to hbe.consideced as asny Repots as one ea:....as ha , 11ceelp re to he naino. san the contnb~ut~on of each member isto be sperified: (6) if the wrork Is ose Is th aI.I1411of os- ," B. EMPLOYER--State name, address, and nature of businesa.If there Is noeemployer, writs "'--" . None

k NOTE OK ITEM "C."-(al The eapeein "in onnection with icsstntjee i'tereat." a, sed is ths Report. mes "it, ,.... dirctl or irdirertlr. to Influence the pas.nce or defrat of Irgaulation." "'The termt*e.-lat *nmeas hill, rllises. s ' ethr narer pendang or proposr in,ei*.her Hou se of Co..esu, and ilde, ny oter inatiey w hich mayr be the sallNt .'v. (I) lefore endertakie' ay aieilics I.nronnectio• with legilssvts inte.ssis. eelsa"iuatse sd isdlliiels subecII tho e i ie)&/tllno r lsl(U .esn uts es"o,at~ epoI rt at the end of eaeh simda qu.-ter is leh lr" - 4 t . LEGISLATIVfE INTERESTS, ANI) PUBLICATIONS inconnection therewith: ... l.State aippro.ximatelyhow 2. State the general legislative 3..n the ase ' - - --~--~~-- - longrlepalative interests re interests of the person filingr and which the lpersnr' to~oontmue. If receiptsarid set forththe epecinc legislative issued or disthi - - a.'- eeadi~lttires in connxection interests by reciting-. ic.) Short legislativeiater'* .. . -- an with legisl.itiveinterests have titlesof statutesand bills;(b) scriptiorn, (b) ', - terminated, place an "X" in iHouse andi Senate numbers of date of dlietribn.".. .. * ?'- were r"lthe box at the left,so bills, where know'n; (c) cications es' or publisher L that this Oflce will no of statutes, where known; (d) raid for b;-per- '- ' L.longer expect to receive whether for or against such stat. dolies (if pulles' 0 IIapoe "-. utes and billa. "..... • dt.. ".g,,---- 1(Answefiite: 1,2, and 3 in the space below. Attach additional pages If mores ep -,

0 2. Interest'ed in general anti-coocaunist legislation and concerned u,'.- conservative, i~ro-Anerican legislation.

3. Publication, entitled The Spotlight. (b) A Weekly Neespaper. " 4. Coinprint, 9030 Compritt Court, Gaithersburg, Md. 20760 (Printe,-

._.-_ _, + + 4. If this is a "Preliminary" Report (Registration) rather than a "Quarterly" PReport. state Ia-,' .:------"T amoint of anticipated e~rensea will be; and if for am swent or employee, state -aoow'hat the &v' rateof compensation 13to be. If this is c "Quartt'? y" eport, dise.ard this Item "C .1"and j.i en t e back ofthis pa,;e. ho not attemnpt to combine a "Prc,.minary" Iteport (flegistation) wita s

4' State or Terriory Washn~toD.C ----.------} : AFFIDAVIT

I. the naereiee aSant, bett.g duy owoea sar: (I) Thu± I hove ezarnined the attached Rteport. nu~mberu conicctlvelty - I and the lSan,. Is true. corr~. an cople as I erily believe. (Be iear .,

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1-1-1.)PAGBI I 1HOTS. ISPS " D,"'-(a) il GEPAL . tle rm "eowtrihutiles" Includr esfsRekin# v le. Whets no organletiton or lsnllilscsl o're sstlne43 sif duplicated mtsr l• a eamiela.t attempting to issfi, nre legisiatio. money received hr eurh eetaani.stlks er individual -for seh prr.bot ar duptki.i~ atdmatter--ta a "cosstrthutton." "The term 'eostbuttun includes s8ct. ssshs-cetl.its,', evlcsr., sor .l,'ln lt of asOrtey, or' S'sithlig of e.sit. and ii Sauie a etieacS. promle., or agreesrent. whether or Set hsgly; enforceable. to smite a toutlhution"-I| 303 (ci of the Lobbying Act.

(I) 118 'in1 RECPORT IS FOR ANl FI'IPOYER.-(I) In Cemen. itemn 'D Ii Je~ri fo tes reporting of elI reepts from which expendWture are ods or wil te male. is erneette-n with leelative inte.,t

(Il) Reedet f saisceeFines and imdridct.-A buinee fins (or Instidual whih Is subjeet tn the LolbhyIng Act byt ras's of inenarrll ures which It makes in attempting to influence legislations-b', wh~ich has so tend. t'j eteeni exrrpt those which are asvilaMi is, the ordinaly e1arse of operating a business •ot eonneeted i~sany wayr with the lefissencing of lrsiisrion-wi have so receipts to cepet. aea ieeh It drae hae eapeditures to report (1i Sce) l site. t.purpes Orgesiefoe-on so rgaotatiena do not reeive any tenth which are to be espended aiscl" foe the pIsr- poof attempting to Infuece legisautm. Such Oreanisatisne make euch raswn'lituree out of a general fend rotted by utu-s.s, oa ts,0 or ether moosbtriena. The percentage of the general fund which is isses for such epennjitur.-e tIdiratte the percentag'e of does. s.'eu-ment'. or other etribtstloon which mey he eonsidered to have been paid for that purpose. "1hee fee. in Ireporting ecJeipts such .raiations may asecify what that percentage In, emd report th eir dues. eueesmeolt. ansI other eontribtssna on that heals However. each eotnlhiulor of 8000 or oremhs to be lIsted, rgrdes Of whether the cootsibunionas made solely for |e•liative purposes.

(e) If THI:S REPRT IS FOR &AKAGENT OR EPSPWOYE.-(t) lee Ceneref. Inthe cas of moay employee. alt rerepta wilt come under Ilessa DS5" (received foe eevles) and "DI 13" (espense money, ed reibnbursmeots), Is the aissnce of a clear statement to the contrry, it will be preeusoed hat you employer Is to reinsurne ions for eli esrpesditsree which yrou nab.• In eoneetio with legislative isterees.L (fl) grisplor as Cem~stesee ef #,U se Ifre.-When yo eontrihetko from your empleyer (in the form of talery. fe. eta.) amountsto 680eor more, It Is not aecearyt to report eech contributins under "V 13. end "D 14." since the amoust has sIrey bee reported unsfor"08g." adthe Imse of the "uetoyeer has hee gien u•dct Item "a'" em pa £ of this report J), IECEIPTS (INCLUDING CONTRIDUTIONS AND) LOANS)

151 Iaeevery last. It the a mwer to an •nbered item Ia "Noun." wrts "14O.NW' in the spaes following the number..

R eeeipls Ctiber than loams) Leon. Reeired -- 7e18S03 termIs). "contriutto" lecldee•... 1m... 9. $ Nne TOTAL now owed to other. on account of loans 2. t 18,618.63 Gifta ofrooney oranmythingof value to. Y!None ... Borrowed front others during this Quarter Hone tI. ona.,...... Repaid to others during thl3 Quar. 2$. Printed or duplicated toatter 1e- ter cived as a gift "Expense Money" and Reimburse- 4. 33,720.79 Receipts front sale of printed or 12. $..i9.J...... meets received this quarter. dulcated matter Coeorbuaors o1 $500 @,o i'tlr(fro Jea. I throughthis Quartr) I)-Ear. t.herebeso such cotrlbutors? 6,$. Noh ..... leceived for services (e. g., salaryT, lteete eatwer "reis" or "so",t. _ --- 1 14.is the case of .ech contr~butor whore eoetr.ht!,ne (Iftehttiogloss4.u) fee, etc.) during th. "gerioit" frors January I throughthe I1.t si# of this Quari.ec, totsAL$tt@ or more: .& t71,93.60 TOTAL for this Quarter (Add Attach hee t,plin shoes of paper. epproxntnetehythe e r. of t.?, pe. " .... items "1" through "" tebuhet. dnta u~nderthe hradirwc "Anerut'"end -,s='n and A Jreae .1 Cmotatbssor"; ad tndicatewrh.her. tI, Ist dayof the peri.i is !tcu St.

7. ______Received during previous Quarters eoelcewith the following ..\rnp.'o: Aw'a No..me d AdL.as of Coetribate of calendar y'ear ('Peniod"from Jan. 1 th.-oegb .-.... v-..--.-IP..) $1,1.800 .Yhn Doe. 16:! fl~ars Lida. New Yrric, N. Y. 1.21.50 Tbe Roe Cor roan .alt Poe81.1g. Chic-g-.Il 6t 1.87.156.05 TOTAL from Jan. 1 through this

Sf015 os rrLM eFr.(.) lit CENERAl. "Th term "ezpenditu.' Incudes a payrment. dietrlbation. loan. adrasc., deposit. Cr gift of sooneyor imything .f ule and Ineljdes a contct, promise, or"agrreement. whether or not legall enforreahie to etaic. as acpendatur''-- 30.2 tb) of tht Lobbying Act. (b) IF THIS REPORT IS FOR AN AGENT OP. EM PLOYEE. In the coo of may emptgorece all eipecdr.ve w,'lco undet triep.hon5) 5*1 85lgrnPh (Iteco "P 6')and trae!. food.lodging. muderntertlnsaent tItan "E VU). E. E.XPENDITURE~S (LNCLUDJNG LOA NS) in connection iiith legislative interests:

1111lIa overyMah it the sewe to an amhered Itee i. "Non." writ "NOK],'in the apace followin the ,,mboy.

Xxpenelaeuses (other thsanloans) Loans Most. lo Os1es-"m.a. .. termes "egpendie" ... '-I 802 Iriude (1. I. $.J2..CL -... Public relations and adverting 12. s..?Z.T,7?..._. TOTAL now owed to pers.on slng

2. $.11,.289....2.5 Wages, salaries, fees, commissions ii. $ o~ Lent to others during this Quarter " -- (other thasn Item "I") s. $1.~ OXf._...... Gifts or contributions made during 14. ; 500.0O___Repaymnents reeived during this Quarter 4. $ 47. 2 4 _ ]Printed or duplicated matter, fn- cluding distrtbution' cost 5. $- ;- .- Office overhead (rent, supplies, utilities, etc.) IS. Recipients ol Expenditusres of $10 or More 6. ... .2.. ..-. Telephone and telegraph 3mthe ns. Of enper, itujve m'.dedout "hLsQuarter by. o on behuif Of. tie per~on Cutre: Attach plul., shceta at patper appfi Otarl? the so=. of this pag:ec~a'I tatantrt data cc to estponi,:.u' Un-er tic f' iiuwing 7. $._...5.9..sAL.. Travel, food, lodging, and enter- b~ealinern: "Amount," "Date or 1tts." "Name ard Asldr..s of 1 ecipi- tatisent e S. $ .. O .....- All o~her expenditures Aunmel Dote or Dates.-Name •end MI rear 0 Recfipes-Ppei 9. $.l 0.. _ TOTAL for this Quarter (add "1" *tt..C3 'i-It: lic Prin'.ni Co.. 214 Iltatnh Are.. S'-.][0u"8. through "3") )Io-'rintin; and -.ailigrircu,--,s ea the ID. $ LQ.733.67... Expended during previous Quarters of calendar year $2.400.C0 7-It. 5-11. 6"-11: t.iT"rn& I:'str-n. 3121 Gr*n-l'n il!ic., I, $.-17p 0. !'.]-0- TOTAL f'.',o Jan.uary 1 throtrh strove a nOO.Ot per ma:?'. this Quarter (add '9" and "'10") $1,150.00 TOTAL&

PAGiZ 1 W e.•~4O asor.ss *,? eoe s T;his report represents 107 of Cross as Liberty Lobby is a rnulti-purpose organizatit'. 1Lberty Lobby. I!:. . 130 3rd St., S.E:.. Wlashiflto, D.C. 20003

7ou2?th Quarter 1976 Cmntrbuil~ui of $500.00 and over -

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A.A. 14D)L115, .LolH.500

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CORPORATION DIVISION WASHINGTON

and complete copy of CERTIFICATE CF INCORPORATION OF LIBERTY LOBBY, IE.,

AS RECETVED AND Ft LED FEBRUARY I, 1962.

as the same appears of record in this offce.

3n. Utthng llhrtof. I save heeuto set my hand an ewsed

the 2 th daye/

APRIL A. D. __?

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mtita- im ,i1Cwmim ..C. Fiing Foe $3°00O

a majority citIsen We, the undersigned, all citizens of the United States and ourselves as a of the District of Colundta, of full age, desiring to associate 6 of the Code ot as corporation pursuant to the provisions of Title 29, Chapter as follows8 of the District of Cchumbia, 1951 Edfition, do hereby certify be known in law is: t ,' 1. 1"hename or title by which such society shall

~2. The term for which it is organ.ized shall be nerpetual. to form- The particular business and objects of the society shall be: ,,. ,3. in '" 'ul-ite and promote programs le~din to public education rights, k ' Ybasic principles of good government, liberty, civil , ; free enterprise, property rights and the national interest ~of the United States,

year of • 4. The nunber of its trustees, directors or managers for the first

"4 its existence shall be thee_ ind of the , The names and resp~etive addresses, including street number,

*:- Linoorporators ae

Wash. 2, ,-?" i _ 918 East Capitol Street,

". ... " _ 1426 21st St., N.W. .

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" ? ' ' "i District of Columns, SS: Co1~mbia CO I, Edith itchell ,aNotary Public in and for t~e..Dit~ct of Ashleyv ,:, do he.- ecrtif'y t:hat ::. A. C rto, lohn ',,.Wood .anj1es

before 'e : J: i~a; : Tntv~rI Y , an }.ereunto annexed, personcl..7 appeared L st is:ic, t-esa'. .\ 2 rto, !ohn hi.Wood and ,Taines A\Shiey d the said Certifics i*: )'.irp Jr:.-oaAlj'el T.o, t .t,e plersonsS who execut act and dec.d. -, ofL~c.:':,-.r !o: aT,r .vra lv ,.c<: ld the same trobe their

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CORPORATION DIVISION WASIHINGTON

and complete copy ofcERTIVICATE OF AI,4ENDI NT TO CE11TIFICAT'. OF INCOPORATION

OF LIBERTY LOBBY, INC., AS RECEIVED AND FILED DECD BER 28, 1966.

as'the same appears of record in, this offce.

3In Urtttaung hetref. I hsaqe lwetemt ut my head end cussed the sea of this ogle to be elzd, this

the 25th

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PET.-r*~ . RIDLK,t, Rec,rdcr v/ Deed., I). CY.

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TO CERTIFICATE OF INCORK01b TION OF LIBERT1Y LOBBY, flq7.

! We, the undersigned, V. G. Liuiderman, chairman, and Harry W. Ne~man, secreteiry of' LIBERTY LOBBY, IN., a non-profit corporation organilzed under Title 29, Chapter 8 of' the D. C. Code, 1981 Idition,

and in accord therewith, do hereby certify that at a duty-held

meeting on the 15th day of December, 1988, end upon the written consent of all directors of said corporaton, an amendment was adopted to the certficate of incorporation deleting section three

thereof and substituting the following language: 35.The purposes for which this corporation is organized are as follows; Ce) To promote the two interests for which our federal government was established: the national interest and the Constitutional ~welfare of the individual citizen; nad "-- (b) To counteract the influence of the multittdious special- ~interest, minority pressure groups which, to the great expense o and to the extreme detriment of the public weal, have no other n - reason for existence but to prey on the taxpayers and etizens efor special favor in order to promote their own special, lia- )ted and parochial economic, class, racial, religious, foreign, exclusion of any more 0 ideological or political interest to the enlightened considerations; and (c) To restore Constitutional government to the people of the United States where it hais been lost, and to def'end it where

it is weak, and to protect and uphold the right of the individ-

ual o~tizen to seei political redress off his Just grievances;

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, ' d) To detend the right off ffree speech and all off the rights *-" enuerated in the Bill cf P;!z ts;. andI E

7,-. . -' - ii (e) To assure and perpetuate our national defense, Mtional security, sovereignty and independence; and (f) To expose and figbt all forms or subversion to our Ub..b ~lie and to our' civilizaition; and (g) To inspire all Americans to greater personal political efforts to assure their freedom and dignity; and Ch) To persuade the best of the citizenry, rather than the worst, to become involved in public affairs and politics, realizing that it is only through wider public participation in government can our way of life be secure*; and (Ci) To engage in political activity of all sorts, inlludin ~to research and evaluate infom~ation on existing and pending ,legiulationfl and issues and political figues, and to tOilally 7') *eomauuinate findings to Congress and to widely dls8sinit

- said findings to voters, and to publish periodicals, literature, i books and other materials, and to do all other thing which o may be lawful and which may be deemed expedient in order to t. attain the above objects; and

Ci) To receive and maintain a fund or funds of real and personal property, or both, and, subject to the restrictions and limit- ~ations hereinafter set forth, to use and apply the whole or O0 any part of the income therefrom and the principal thereof

exclusively for the purposes set out above, either directly or by contributions to organizations which will effectuate such purposes; provided, that no part of such income, or such principal shall be contributed to any organization whose net earnings, or any part thereof, inure to the benefit of anly private shareholder or individual. , e',No tart o. the net earnings or the corporation shall inure lPag 3

to the benefit of any member, trustee, director, offleer of the corporation, or any private individual (ezoept that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered to or for the corporation affecting one or more of its putt- poses), and no member, trustee, director, officer of the corporation or any other private individual shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the corporation assets on dissolution of the corporations

Inwitness whereof we have hereunto set our hinds and sealsathis / Zday of Deoe~ber, 19660

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o :w Imam eeael)

0r • Ii, Attest, the corporation:

as. 2

4 / Secretary

STATE OF CALIJO!NIA ) COUNTY OF 4'", ) On the i :day of December, 1986, V. G. LindermsIn, being personalywell known to me as the chairman of LIBE1TT LOBBY, INC., appeared before me and acknowledged the foregoing instrument as his free act end deed; and he did further, being rirst duly sworn according to law, depose and say that the matters and tb..ngs therein set forth are true to *t. best of his knowledge end belieff.

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i DISTRICT OF CO.Ut LL% ) ss.

On the _m2 ay of December, 1966, darry 1. Newman, being personally well known to me as the secretary of LIB3ERTY LO0BBY, INC., did appear before me and acknowledge the foregoing instrument as his free act and deed[ and he did further, being first duly sworn according to law, depose and say that the matters and things therein set forth are true to the best of his knowledge and belief.

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.,. t .::, . AllWIthey did . print information that been restarchedij . thoroughly--is against your ethics to nt the UT1H F'OR/ CHANGE????????-_ ,; -

BEOETEFDEArotmTimE~mU ELCINCOMMISSION CTO.7? APR Z5 M "37 j!...

In the Matter of ) MURL 1 76})

ORDER :

The Federal Election. Commission, pursuant to its j.i

powers under 2 U.S.C. S437d (a) (1) requires that responses be submitted in writing to the attached questions at its offices at 1325 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20463, marked to the attention of the Enforcement Division, i

I) Office of the General Counsel. The responses should be 9 made under oath by you or other individuals having knowledge

- of the information required and should be submitted with

thirty (30) days of your receipt of the order.

Vernon W. Thomson Chairman *g\ '-~, ~APRO ~ I FM -~ 19r 945 ~C:~

Vernon We Thouson, Chairman .Tederal Election Commission il3li~g~neilt b. W. Washington D. C. 20463 FEWI. ~-EETO! Gays lfls, Wis. ., ,;, }St0NAprl 25, 1977 The fonorale venon Thomson

Washington, D.C.

Dear Vernon: The April 18, 1977 edition of Spotlight carried the story that the F.E.C. has raised the question whether the publishers of that newspaper used their August 16, 1976 edition "in an attempt to defeat a candidate for federal office". Since the 1st Amendment to the Constitution guarantees freedom of the rress I cannot understand the basis for this investigation, unless the so-celled "reform" Federal Election Law which Congress enacted permits government censorship of materials printed concerning federal candidates. ' Mr. Carter and his camI.aign staff, I am sure, read "Carter's Cocaine ' Connection" in the August 16, 1976 Spotlight. If the allegation, that vast L sums of money were raised for his campaign by known figures in the drug ~culture was false, why wasn't a retraction demanded imediately by :-r. Carter and his staff? Why did he not bring the ms tter to the attention of the ff.E.C. before the November e].ection, or initiate a rersonal libel suit to clear the record for the voters he asked to "trust" him? 0 You don't suyrTose the 'ederal Elect'on om'nission is bigused by K r.

q~r Carter's friend, :,orris Dees to, as he is quoted as x.rornising "to wire out O the ris~ht. wing in this country", do you? Under the 'ederal Ulection Law S tax :noney f:Yom 'cersons of &1l r:olitical r~ersuet'oens is used by residential candidates to w; ge their cemi~ uigns. If the constitutionalists among us are silenced vill our tcx money then go to -hose who rcmote ideologies repugnant to us? Sincerely,

imog~ne ue.shmore

cc. Liberty Lobby 72A~.v/~. £4" s ?4) PM-. 1977

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Mr. Walter 0. Sorbess, U!l 12191 3. Old SC 3~igls y Sunllsly, Ohio 43074

Re? _1LR2.!L76 )

Dear Mr'. Dorcheiss : This acknovledges receipt of your letter dated ' April 9, 1977. regarding Spotlight. 2 U.S.C. S437g(a) (3) (3) tn states that =any notification or investigation made . .. shall not be made public by the Couintssion or by any ~person without the written consent of the person receivilng such notification or the person with respect "- to whom such investigation is made. u In light Of this _ language iLn the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. as amended, the Commssion is unable to answer any C) questions you may have with regard to Spotlight.

Sincerely yours,

William Oldaker General Counsel P.O. Box 25+ Sonora, CA 95370

Dear 1Mr. Cole: 0" This acknowledges .receipt of your letter dated ,.. April 10, 1977. regarding Spotlight. 2 U.S.C. S437g(a) (3) (B) states that 'any notification or investigation made .. shall not be made public by the Couission or by any person wiLthoutt the written consent of the persoun , J receiving such noPtficatiton or the person with respect to whom such investigation is made.' In light of this -- language in the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, ~as amended, the Coisslon i~s unable to answer any questions you ay have with regard to Spotlight.

~William Oldaker General Counsel 4 40

Mrs. M. He Earrison 5501 Woodland Lane, S.W°. Ft. Landerdale, Fla. 33312

Re: MUR 261 (76)

Dear Mrs. Harrison:

April 6,This 1977, acknowledges regarding Spotlight.receipt of your2 U.S.C. letter $437g(a) dated (3)(B) states that any notification or investigation made . o. shall not be made public by the Commission or by any person without the written consent of the person receiving such notification or the person with respect to whom such investigation is made." In light of this language in the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended, the Comuission is unable to answer any questions you may have with regard to Spotlight. You are not required to answer any questions regarding this matter.

Sincerely yours,

William Oldaker G~eneral Counsel MLr. Frank Kabokisy 1540 Rockway Lakood, Ohio 4A107

I ear Mr. Kabokisy: This ackoledges receipt of your undated note received April 13, 1977, regarding Spotlight. 2 U.S.C. $437g(a) (3)(3) states that "any notification or investigation made . . . shall not be made public , by the Commission or by any person without the Written ~consent of the psx. on with respect to whom tuhh in investigation is wade." In light of this language in thL Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended, the C~'assion is unable to answer any questionsyo may have with regard to Spotlight. You are not required " to answer any questions regarding this matter.

CSincerely yours,

• w ~ • V~ P'o

William Oldaker " General Counsel Mr. Martin J. ionti 10545 N.E. 3rd Court Miami Shores, Flordia 33138 Re: MUj 2j (76)

Dear Mr. Monti: This acknowledges receipt of your letter dated April 9, 1977, regarding Spotlight. 2 U.S.C. S437g(a) (3) (5) o states that 'any notification or investigation made ... 8~hall not be made public by the Conmidsion or by any .. person vithout the written consent of the person e ~receiving such notification or the person with respect to whom such investigation is made.' In light of this " language in the Federal Election Cameaiqn Act of 1971. answer any -. as auended, the Comilssion is unable to : questions you may have with regard to Spotlight. 0 - Sincerely yours.

~William Oldaker General1 Counsel Mr. Lyman Arnold 9 W. Walvorth St. Blkhorn, WI

Re: M R 21(6

__ Dear Mr. Arnold: This acknowledges receipt of your letter dated April 6, 1977, regarding Spotlight. 2 U.S.C. S437g(a) (3) (B) [ states that "any notification or investigation made °. . shall not be made public by the Couission or by any ~person without the written consent of the person .. receiving such notification or the person with respect to whom such investigation is made." In light of this ~language in the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended, the Connmission is unable to answer any Cquestions you may have with regard to Spotlight.

~Sincerely yours,

William Oldaker General Counsel • 9

?4r. V. F. Taylor 541 Hunters Path Bridgeville, Pa 15017

Dear Hr . Taylor: " This acknowledges receipt~ of your letter dated . April 7, 1977, regarding Spotlight. 2 U.S.C. S437g (a) (3) (B) states that =any notification or investigation made . .. ; shall not be mad. public by the Cois~sion or by any person without the written consent of the person ~receiving such notification or the person with respect to whom such investigation is made. m In light of this " language in the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, ~as amended, the Commission is unable to answer any questions you may have with regard to Spotlight.

F Sincerely yours,

~William Oldaker Se twtt Counsel / APR22VV

Dir. Ir-in L. Richbardt Liberty¥ Or: Ne ersey 07938

Re: I4UR 261 (76)

Dear Mr. Richardt: .0 This acknowledges receipt of your letter dated April 7, 1977, regarin Spotlight. 2 U.S.C. S437g(a) (3) (a) Lfl states that =any notification or investigation made .. shall not be made public by the Cosumission or by any • person without the writt consent of the person - receiving such notification or the person with respect to whom such investigation is made.' In light of this -language in the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended, the Coiiission is unable to answer any O questions you may have vith regard to Spotlight. You are not required to answer any questions regarding this ~matter. C , 0 Sincerely yours,

William Oldaker General Counsel Mrs. linor N. MiLlls 111 Golfviev Lane Ann Arbor, MichiLgan 4S103

Dear Mrs. Mlls: This acknovledqes receipt of your undated ," note received April 38, 1977, regarding Spotlight. 2 U.S.C. S43?g(a) (3) (3) states that "any notification 0 or investigatiLon made . . • shall not be made public by the Comaission or by ,any person without the written n consent of the person with respect to who such .. investigation is made. * Itn light of this langutage-. in the Federal E[lection Campaign Act of 1971, ased you -- the Commssion is unable to answer any questions may have with regard to Spotlight. o3 Sincerely yours,

William Oldaker ¢C General Counsel Ms. Maggie Jean Price 2029 S. Eastern Oklahoma City, Oklahoma .73129

Dear Ms.* Price. This acknowledges .ree:ipt~of your letter dated r, April 11, 1977, regarding Spotlight. 2 U.S.C. S437g (a) (3) (5) , states that 'eny notification or investigation made . .. shall not be made publc by the Comission ow by any .. -- person withot the written consent of the person receivilng such notifiLcation or the person with r'espect " to whom such investigation is aade. m Zn light of tis . language in the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. .. 0as amended, the Comaission is unable to answer any ! ~questions you may have with regard to Spotlight.

0 Sincerely yours,

William Oldaker General Counsel 14g. Agnes RiLsetter 622 1/2 IS. 7th Street La Crosse, WJI 54601

Re: NUR 261 (76) Dear Ms. lRisltter: ~This acknowledges "receipt,of .your undated note received April 13, 3,977, regarding Spotlight. 2 U.S.C. S437g(a) (3) (5) states that "any notification or investigation made . _,. shall not be made public ~by the Commission or by .any person without the written __ consent of the person with respect to whom such investigation is made." .In light of this language ~in the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended, the Comuuission is unable to answer any questions you C may have with regard to Spotlight.

~Sincerely yours,

William Oldaker General Counsel

GSulton: anh: 4/21/77 itEAD) UARTERS OFFICE: WEST COAST OFFICE: 300 INDE.PENDENCE AVENUE, S.E. P.O. Box 45302 WASINGTON, D. C. 20003 Los ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90043 P,,oN,,,2IERY6.6 AP'R 18 P~iI : 5Z April 15, 1977

C3RTIFIED 339969 - RECEIPT REQUESTED

Mr. William C. Oldaker General Counsel Federal Election onunisson24J 1325 K St., N.W.771 ....' Washington, D.C. 20463 1..tj

Dear Mr. 0ldaker:

Re: M'UR 261 (76)

- The below are my responses to your letter of March 16 and the RI questions which you attached: 1. Willis A. Carto; 130 Third Street, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003; the S Liberty Building.

on the S2. My position is Treasurer. I object to the rest of the question -- basis of the First Amendment as well as Amnendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution; as well as the fact that the rest of the question is irrelevant -- to the purpose of the investigation.

3. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as T Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

4. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

, 5. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

6. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

7. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

9. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

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Hr. William C. Oldaker April 15, 1977

100 I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

11. I object to the question on the basis of the First Anendment as vtll as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

12. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

13. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Constitution. Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the

14. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as 8 to the Constitution. Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and

15. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution. as 16. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well Constitution. Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the 17. I object to the question on the balis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution. 18. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as 8 to the Constitution. Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and

19. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as 0 Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

20. I object to the question on the basis of the First Amendment as well as Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Constitution.

21. The name of The SPOTLIGHT was formerly f4ATIO4AL SPOTLIGHT. c-i

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ORDER

The Federal Election Commission, pursuant to its powers under 2 U.S.C. S437d (a) (.1) requires that responses be submitted in writing to the attached questions at its offices at 1325 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20463, marked to the attention of the Enforcement Division, ! Office of the General Counsel. The responses should be 9 made under oath by you or other individuals having knowledge

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ORDER

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The Federal Election Commission, pursuant to its powers under 2 U.S.C. S437d (a) (1) requires that responses be submitted in writing to the attached questions at its offices at 1325 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20463, marked to the attention of the Enforcement Division, Office of the General Counsel. The responses should be made under oath by you or other individuals having knowledge of the information required and should be submitted with thirty (30) days of your receipt of the order.

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thirty (30) days of your receipt of the order. ii.

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ORDER

The Federal Election Commission, pursuant to its powers under 2 U.S.C. S437d (a) (1) requires that responses ~be submitted in writing to the attached questions at its

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what you wish me to do concerning the enclosed :i 'S Form. I received no questionaire or questions :i

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been written on IVarch 16, I received it today;

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thirty (30) days of your receipt of the order.

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Mr. Willis A. Carto Publisher Spotlight 300 Independence Avenue Washington, D.C. 20003 Re: MUR 261 (76) Dear Mr. Carto: In furtherance of its investigation in the above- ' referenced matter, the Commission requires that, you or 9 an officer or agent of Spotlight, answer the enclosed questions which are issued pursuant to the Commission's -- powers under 2 U.S.C. S437d (a) (i) [a copy of the Federal Election Campaign Laws is enclosed herewith]. A copy of the Commission's Order is attached to the C questions. As indicated in the order, your response should be in writing, under oath, by persons having ny knowledge of the information sought. As you will note, we would also appreciate if you would supply certain ~' designated issues of Spotlight (see Question 19). T Sincerely yours,

General Counsel

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, , ,Mr. Willis A. Carto .... Publisher Spotlight .- 300 Independence Avenue .. .. Washington, D.C. 20003 . Re: .jHUR 6 (_)

-* Dear Mr. Carto: ~In furtherance of its investigation in the above- referenced matter, the Coauission requires that you or U) an officer or agent of Spotlight, answer the enclosed questions which are issue& pursuant to the Copimission's powers under 2 U.S.C. S437d(a) (l) [a copy~ of the Federal Election Campaign Laws, is enolosed herewith]. " A copy of the Commission's order is attached to the d e - questions. As indicated in the order, your should be in writing, under oath, by persons havizg OD knowledge of the information sought. AS you will note, we would also appreciate if you would supply certain r designated issues of Spotlight (see Question 19). ~Sincerely yours,

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BEFORE THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

In the Matter of ) MUR 261 (76) ) Spotlight )

ORDER

The Federal Election Commission, pursuant to its powers under 2 U.S.C. S437d (a) (1) requires that responses be submitted in writing to the attached questions at its offices at 1325 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20463, O marked to the attention of the Enforcement Division, 9 Office of the General Counsel. The responses should be -- made under oath by you or other individuals having knowledge

of the information required and should be submitted with thirty (30) days of your receipt of the order.

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Secre y7t h Commission BEFORE THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

In the Matter of ) ) MUR 261 (76) Spotlight ) ,

FIRST QUESTIONS

TO: Willis A. Carto Publisher Spotlight 300 Independence Avenue Washington, D.C. 20003

The Federal Election Commission, pursuant to the ~attached order requires that you as publisher of O Spotlight, or your authorized agent having knowledge ~of the information sought herein, submit in writing, under oath, within thirty (30) days, responses to the following questions. Questions regarding "the letter"

__ refer to an undated letter transmitted on Spotlight ~letterhead over the signature of James P. Tucker, a copy of which is attached hereto and marked Exhibit A.

1. State your name, address and principal place of business.° 2. What is your position, and what are your duties and responsibilities with Spotlight? 3. On what date was the letter mailed? 4. How many of the letters were mailed? I 5. What was the total cost expended in the mailing of the letter (stationery, printing, postage, mailing list, etc.)? 6. What amount of money was received as a result of the mailing of the letter? 7. How was the money used which was received as a result of the mailing of the letter. 8. Your letter of November 5, 1976 states that letter was part of a "promotional mailing for the Spotlight." Have you or any persons acting under your authority made any other "promotional" mailings? If so, please provide a copy of each mailing and the date on which it was mailed. 9. What is the legal status of FUND FOR TRUTH? ~(e.g. Corporation, partnership, association, proprietorship, etc.) 10. When was FUND FOR TRUTH established?

_. 11. What are the names and addresses of the officers, directors, owners, and management personnel of F FUND FOR TRUTH? oD 12. Has FUND FOR TRUTH received contributions or made ~expenditures with respect to Federal candidates during a calendar year in an aggregate amount ~exceeding $1,000? 13. Has FUND FOR TRUTH ever been owned or controlled by a political party, political committee or ~Federal Candidate? If so, please identify the party, committee, and/or candidate and the dates of the ownership or control. 14. Describe the goals and purposes of FUND FOR TRUTH. 16. Did Spotlight establish FUND FOR TRUTH? If not, what is the relationship of Spotlight to FUND FOR TRUTH? °.3

17. What was the legal status of Spotlight on the date that the letter was mailed? (e.g. corporation, partnership, association, proprietorship, etc. ). 18. What are the names and addresses of the owners, officers, directors, and editorial staff of Spotlight? 19. State the date on which Spotlight was established, the basis on which it is presently published (e.g. monthly, weekly, etc.), and the number of issues it published in 1976. We would also appreciate it if you would furnish copies of Spotlight; issues for the months of January, June, October, and December 1976. , 20. Has Spotlight ever been owned or controlled by a political party, political committee or Federal candidate (these terms are defined in SS431(m), ~431(d), and 431(b) respectively; a copy of the Federal Election Campaign Laws is enclosed herewith)? ~If so, please identify the party, committee, and/or candidate and the dates of the ownership or -- control. , T21. What is Spotlight's relationship to National O Spotlight? In the event there is a relationship please state the date on which National Spotlight ~was founded and the date on which it was published. BEFORE THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

In the Matter of ) MUR 261 (76) Spotlight )

CERTIFICATION

I, Marjorie W. Emmons, Secretary to the Federal Election Coninission, do hereby certify that on March 10, 1977, the Conmmission determined by a vote of 5-0 to issue an order reauiring an answer to questions pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 5437d(a)(l) ~in the above-captioned matter. Cormissioner Harris was not ~present at the time of the vote.

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BEFORE THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

In the Matter of ) MUR 261 (76) ) Spotlight )

ORDER

The Federal Election Commission, pursuant to its powers under 2 U.S.C. S437d(a) Cl) requires that responses be submitted in writing to the attached questions at its offices at 1325 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20463,

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. thirty (30) days of your receipt of the order. 0 q . • 4 BEFORE THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

In the Matter of ) ) MUR 261 (76) Spotlight )

FIRST QUESTIONS

TO: Willis A. Carto Publisher Spotlight 300 Independence Avenue Washington, D.C. 20003

The Federal Election Commission, pursuant to the attached order requests that you as publisher of S Spotlight, or your authorized agent having knowledge ,O of the information sought herein, submit in writing,

Sunder oath, within thirty (30) days, responses to the following

questions. Questions regarding "the letter" refer to an undated letter transmitted on Spotlight letterhead

under the signature of James P. Tucker, a copy of which o3 is attached hereto and marked Exhibit A. O 1. State your name, address and principal place of ~business. 2. What is your position, and duties and responsibilities with Spotlight? 3. On what date was the letter mailed? 4. How many of the letters were mailed? -- e

5. What was the total cost expended in the mailing of the letter (stationery, printing, postage, mailing list, etc. )? 6. What amount of money was received as a result of the mailing of the letter? 7. How was the money used which was received as a result of the mailing of the letter. 8. Your letter of November 5, 1976 states that letter was part of a "promotional mailing for the Spotlight." Have you or any persons acting under your authority made any other "promotional" mailings? If so, please provide a copy of each mailing and the date on which it was mailed. 9. What is the legal status of FUND FOR TRUTH? (e.g. Corporation, partnership, association, proprietorship, etc.)

10. When was FUND FOR TRUTH established? 11. What are the names and addresses of the officers, 9 directors, owners, and management personnel of FUND FOR TRUTH? 12. Has FUND FOR TRUTH received contributions or made expenditures with respect to Federal candidates oD during a calendar year in an aggregate amount ~exceeding $1,000? oD 13. Has FUND FOR TRUTH ever been owned or controlled by a political party, political committee or ~Federal Candidate? If so, please identify the party, committee, and/or candidate and the dates ~of the ownership or control. 14. Describe the goals and purposes of FUND FOR TRUTH. 16. Did Spotlight establish FUND FOR TRUTH? If not, what is the relationship of Spotlight to FUND FOR TRUTH? - 3-

17. dateWhat wasthat thethe legalletter status was mailed? of Spotlight (e.g. on the corporation, partnership, association, proprietorship, etc. ). 18. What are the names and addresses of the owners, officers, directors, and editorial staff of Spotlight? 19. State the date on which Spotlight was established, the basis on which it is presently published (e.g. monthly, weekly, etc.), and the number of issues it published in 1976. We would also appreciate it if you would furnish copies of Spotlight; issues for the months of January, June, October, and December 1976. O',20. Has Spotlight ever been owned or controlled by a political party, political committee or Federal 0candidate (these terms are defined in SS431(m), 431(d), and 431(b) respectively; a copy of the ) Federal Election Campaign Laws is enclosed herewith)? ~If so, please identify the party, committee,-and/or candidate and the dates of the ownership or --- control. 21. What is Spotlight's relationship to National Spotlight? In the event there is a relationship CD please state the date on which National Spotlight was published and the on which it was published. FEDERAL1325 K STREET ELECTION N.W COMMISSION V~J&4~' WASHINGTON,.D.C. 20463'

Mr. Willis A. Carto Publisher Spotlight 300 Independence Avenue Washington, D.C. 20003 Re: MUR 261 (76)

Dear M~r. Carto: In furtherance of its investigation in the above- referenced matter, the Commission requires that you or .O an officer or agent of Spotlight, answer the enclosed questions which are issued pursuant to the Commission's ') powers under 2 U.S.C. S437d (a) (1) [a copy of the Federal Election Campaign Laws is enclosed herewith]. - A copy of the Commission' s order is attached to the questions. As indicated in the order, your address should be in writing, under oath, by persons having C knowledge of the information sought. As you will note, we would also appreciate if you would supply certain S designated issues of Spotlight (see Question 19). ~Sincerely yours,

William C. Oldaker General Counsel Enclosures FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

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This matter involves an undated letter, written on SPOTLIGHT letterhead and mailed under the signature of James P. Tucker, managing editor of SPOTLIGHT. The letter solicited contributions for FUND FOR TRUTH, a project whose only apparent purpose is to advocate the defeat of a particular candidate. Neither FUND FOR TRUTH nor SPOTLIGHT have reported expenditures made, or --" contributions received, in connection with this O solicitation. 9 In response to the Commission's first letter of notification, dated October 28, 1976, Mr. Willis Carto, "- Publisher of SPOTLIGHT, wrote on November 5, 1976, that "7 the solicitation was a promotional mailing for SPOTLIGHT, and therefore not subject to the Federal Election Campaign 0. Act. A follow-up letter with ten specific questions addressed to the nature of SPOTLIGHT, FUND FOR TRUTH, and ~the costs of the solicitation, was mailed by the Commission on December 3, 1976. No response was received. Another letter was mailed on December 22, 1976, and again was - not answered. Due to the insufficient information provided in the one communication received by the Commission from SPOTLIGHT, and the lack of cooperation with the Commission's attempts at gaining additional facts, we recommend issuing an order requiring (answer to) the attached questions pursuant to 2 U.S.C. S437d(a) (1). , 5rlilme fl(51e1) to dm09530w MOPpto tnle~ti, debt and P101 toOthe beobd ids Poe)d a wid d dotIn. j PU AN r 351.W THEAPPROPIATE LETTEROR FIGUREIN THE lOX AT THE RIGH OP THE "RtIPORT'l HLSI EOWo i m~~~~~0JU33IJNA31'f REPORT ("Reuigrstlon") To''lister," priaeeaa " below the lette apnd fill out pagre l only. *QUARTERLY" REPORTs To indicate which one of the four calenda quarters is ovre by thfs Repot, place en "1 beow the applprnrite figure. Fill out both page 1and page 2 anda as many additional pag~es a may be equire. The firs filing in accordance with instructions wil accomplis compliace withall quarterlymsm requirments of theMt

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•NOT ON ITE "-(e) Th orprmlo 'in roaneetla wi leisative tutoroete" or mb b this Reot mib mamdim wt attemlles -deml or ladlrorltr. to IEseeo the paining or defemt of legibdatlos." *The tem i"liee~m' miao bill. roubSme 411mid~mo inoleeioee. ad * .ieerw mser pending or propoe n ethe Home at Cogrm ma teeizmma he mo wbio mabeth ale of -me etho Dee'- gem t0). to l0~Wa "Prollmtary Report (iets*,,ls~). -_ SmoUsdad pmpthted yolue in oeea..con with leg~elio tterouo. ' ' • . LN1ISLATIVE INTERESTS, AND) PUBLICATIONS in .eeaection thmrwitb": "I. Utt aprxiaey how 2. State the general legsltie In tee - o thoe pulcais hag leiltv interests are interests of the person filing and which the ase fSling has caused to bet - o.peatine. If receipts and set forth the .pecijto legislai've imeodismebuted, an connection with S"m um u •in connection interests by reciting: ()Short . pt I ) ted() titles of sttue and bi l; (& ,neetshv k34ntplaceh" an ft soi House and Senate number1 of date ofs om d name of print- •r--te- oxat thlfo bills, where hnorn; (.) sittons at" or ipebusher (if publi.ations were Le.- logrepc to receive whether for or against much stat" d---5 (if, tpbiestio-s.wer reeived as Reors utsnd lls. .-. .gsfb .. .

I (A wer Items 1,2J, and S is the space belsw. Attidh eddltleml pages Ifmrease I seeded.

~2. Interested in eneral anti-con~aniat legislation and concernted with palsmSae of C ~conservative,proo-American legislation. - S 3. Publication, entitled The Spotlight. (b) 1A Weekly Nespaper. 4 52,S80

*1 4. Comprtt 9030 Coprnt Coutt, Gathersburg, Nd. 20760 (Priter) t.

m 9 ~~411I this is a "Preliminary" Report (Registration) rather than a Q*Quary' R_eport, state belo~w what th nature and amount of anticipated expenses _willbe; and if for anuageant or ema.ployee,..state also wha the aily,.mothl1y, or annual -"rate of copestion isto be. I/faths a "Qao.rldv"Repos.,dieo ord thi Item "C .a"n fdouf ltaeu, " and"E .is 0th lo thi page. Do not attempt to combine a "relinry report (Reitrton) with a"Quar'terly Keprt."4.

4 4 Sta sTor or D.lory AFFIDAVIT

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1D, RECEIPTS (INCLUDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND LOANS) l~ts evu Mb. If the anawe to nag nuhed tems "me.l an "NONE" Ia the sem foo~wh the ambe.

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. ; 1895 TOTAL fro Jan. ~n; . this 3A q(Perted frmJn hruhI..

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, 8 None Lentto others during this Quarter

3I.$.QI.... Gifts or contribuions made durilng ,4, 5OO.o Remt recive durn ti Quar-tr 4. 47229.47 Printed or duplicated mtter, in- eluding distribution cs S. 14i.Q... Office o'erhead (rent, supplies. utilities, etc.) IS. Rscipdia~ 01 Expenditures o@ 10 or More 6 ..... 30.6..... Telephone and telegraph Irnthe e of ,-,peiture made duringrthie Quarterby, or on behldf ci. the peruonling: Attach plain shreeof lpaperapprenimsately the sire of this pag and tahulatedata atsto ezpendittnreunder the following 7.,.. ~A.. .Taefo, ognad etr headings:"Amouunt." "Date or Dotes." "Itm. and Addreueof Itecipt- tainment eat." "Pro. Preparesuch tabulat~n In accordance with the .. $None ..... All other expenditure folklowin egmplez Ausees O)aee Deie.--Jeme en AEdweso' Rec(pIu-up ,. $.6.5.906_3.... TOTAL for this Quarter (add Uhf 81.756.00 7-11: Be PriJntIngrCo.. 5214 Blank Are.. St. Leole, through "8") Vo.-lrintngr and mailing eirrulare on th 10. $J .jLA .,.Expended during previous Quesrters of calender year 61.400.00 7-15. 8-15. 9-15: Britten & Biatien. 5117 Grmln ldg. Waahingten. D. C.-1ublir eain II. $J1..*2...._1 TJan uoar 1 t~irou. serviceat 5500.00pr month. Quarte (ad""and"1O") 54,1S0.00 TOTAL,

PAGE 2 oeooI e.e. emmasnarleeee om euslp This report represents 10O.of Gross as Liberty Lobby is a multi-purpose organization. 13 3r t., 3.3., IeSteS. D.C.200

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e" I DE C 2 219I76

Mar. Willis A. Carto Publisher National Spotlight 300 Indepenne Avenue, S.*E. Washington, D.c. 20003

RE: MUR 261 (76) Dear Mr.* Carto: On December 3, 1976, I requested additional .- information from you regarding the above-referenced compliance matter. I have received no response from .Q you as of this date. The Commission intends to conclude its preliminary investigation within the next two wes ~and, in the absence of any additional material froui you, .- will have to decide whether to take futher action solely on the basis of the submission made and other materials ~publicly avilable to it. oD Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any r questions regarding this matter. The attorney assigned to this case is Cloria R. Sulton (telephone no. 202/382- .- 4041). ~Sincerely yours,

William C. Oldaker ',. Assistant General Counsel'

"iGloria .. Sulton/DKS/12/20/76

cc: GS we CERTIFIED MALOE C fi76 Mr. Willis A. Carto Publisher National Spotlight 300 fI"ependence Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20003 Re: HUE 261 (76)

Dear Mr. Carto: This acknowledges receipt of your letter of November 5, 9 1976, in response to my letter to Mr. James P. Tucker dated October 28, 1976. In view of the complex nature of ~the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended, I .. find it necessary to ask for additional information to clarify the issues in this case. I am, therefore, "T requesting that you or Mr. Tucker respond to the questions below, and, if possible, under oath. 1. Was The SPOTLIGHT or the National SPOTLIGHT ever owned or controlled by a political committee, party or ~candidate for Federal office? If so, what was the duration ~of that control? 2. What is the SPOTLIGHT'S relationship with the DLiberty Lobby? What is the latter's relationship withth American Independence Party? 3. what is the relationship of the FUND FOR TRUTH to The SPOTLIGHT? Iticlude in your answer thbcfollowing: a. Wh at are the names of the owners, officers and directors of the SPOTLIGHT? b. What are the names of th owners, officers and directors of the FUNI FOR TRUTH? c. Who pays for the administrative costs (i.e. rent, utilities, secretarial help, etc.) incurred by FUND FOR TRUTH?

di. Describe the goals of the FUND FOR TRUTH. 4. The Tucker letter stated that the funds received through the solicitation would be used for a "special distribution" designed to reach "millions of Democrats and Carter supporters." If the monies received from this solicitation were used to advocate the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate, they may be considered contributions and expenditures under the Act. Please detail (a) the costs of the solicitation letter (printing and mailing) (b) the amount received as a result of the solicitation and (c) the use for which the received monies were employed (please enclose a sample,iif possible). The Commission would like to conclude this matter expeditiously. Your response to the above questions should be submitted within ten days after receipts of this letter. If you have any questions, please contact Gloria R. Sulton ~(telephone no. 202/382-4041), the attorney assigned to this __ matter. ~Sincerely yours,

-T John G. Murphy, Jr. General Counsel C,

S~lton :pjg:l11/17/76 cc: Chron file MUR file GS 11

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Co NASE 1DIVE ECU. Mr. Richard L. Thornburgh Assistant Attorney General Criminal Division U.S. Depattment of Justice Washington, D.C. 20530 Re: CC 975

- Dear MIr. Thornburgh: "-This is in reply to your letter of NoQVeflber 10, 1976 • 9 transmitting the SBC; LIGHT mailing, which had been cal! to your attention by Mrs. Robert McEldowney. We appreciate ~your bringing the matter to our attention. If you have any further information in this regard, the staff member -- &ssigned to this matter is Kathryn Kavanagh.

~Sincerely yours,

William C. Oldaker Assistant General Counsel

KIavanagh:pjg :11/16/76 i cc: CC file KK Chron file / 6 eG UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ;,/TIONC , 7'6 I WASHINGTON.D.c. u5 10 QOV 797; 02 6- / ' 34, '76 NOV 1? A4 iQ: g8

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GeneralMr. JOfln CounselMurphy Federal Election Commission 763571 1325 K Street, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20463

Re: JamesLetter p. and Taylor, publication Jr., Managingby "The Editor,Spotlight" re Presidentialand/or candidate Jimmy Carter.

.. , Dear Mr. Murphy: 9 On October 5, 1976, Director Kelley forwarded to this office a copy of a complaint which he received from Mrs. Robert ~McEldowney concerning the above-referenced matter involving the publication of a newspaper and a letter which allege a "- connection between Mr. Carter and various individuals who are ,._,, purportedly involved in the trafficing of illegal narcotics in the State of Georgia.

We are referring this matter to the Commission for whatever • T attention it may deem appropriate regarding a possible violation of 2 U.S.C. 441d. Should any investigation you may conduct in this matter reveal knowing and willful violations of Section 441d ?C which exceed the $1,000 floor applicable to criminal violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act, we would appreciate being S advised concerning the product of your investigation as well as of any administrative or civil action the Commission may undertake pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 437g. If we can be of further assistance to you in this regard, please advise.

Sincerely, RICHARD L. THORNBURGH Assistant Attorney General criminal Division

TIKOMAS H. FEUDD.RSON, JR f(j .. Chief, Public Integrity 'ection 72-35-0 Mr.* John Murphy General COunsel Federal Election oissm 1325 K Street. W. Washington. D. C. 20463 e, ratter and ilication bT 'rhe Spotlight" mid/or Jamesp. 'Taylor, Jr.. NaniS*tig Diter. re Presidential canddate J*.v Cater...... _,..

_, Dear Mr. Murphy: On Octbr 5, l976 * DirotOr Kelley foi wrdd to this kNcEldfly concern ing the adbOve-' referftc mattejr inovlin; the publicat ion of a nmpapor and a letter which allege a -- ,onnecion between Mr. carter and variass indi/vidual wsho are _ purportedly involved in the traffictig of illegal narcotics ' in the State of Georgia. We are referring this mtter to the Cinmissaion for whatever attention it may deemu appropriatm regarding a possible violation - in of " U.S.C. 4414. Should any investigation you may conduct this matter reveal knowing and willfual violations of Section 4414 . which exceed the $l,000 floor applicable to criminal violations of the Federal Elect ion Campaign Act. we would appreciate being .advised concerning the prouc of your investigatieui as well as of any administrative or civil action the Orsameb ay undertake pursuant to U.S.C. 437;. Tf we can be of fulrther aistace to you in this regard. please advise. Sincerely.

RI~~3DL. TKUEM

TOA H. WDESNJ. Chief. Puli e grt Secif ,. L t%oczAv, S.E. NATIOAL I UDERlELklGN,IDC 20003 '.. U.. J OT2 5 79

November 5, 1976

CERTIFIED 339966 - RECEIPT RE QUESTED

Mr. John G. Murphyt Jr. General Counsel U 8 Federal Election Coimnision 1325 K St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20463

Dear Mr. Murphy:

.,; Re: MUR 261 (76)

"" Thanks for yours of October 28 to James P. Tucker, Jr., our Managing Editor. D We respectfully disagree with the thrust of your letter and do not feel ?..) that we are in violation of the Federal Election Campaign Lavs of 1971, as amended.

The SPOTLIGHT is a weekly newspaper, and as such protected by the First ~Amendment. We took an editorial position in regard to the presidential election in our issue of October 4, 1976. I enclose a copy of this issue. You will see that we endorsed the candidates of the American Party and 'V the American Independent Party, Mr. Thomas 3. Anderson and Gov. Lester Maddox, respectively.

We expressly supported these two candidates and neither of the two federally- :* financed and officially recognized candidates.

We advocated the defeat of both of the federally-financed and officially recognized candidates.

I trust that the above will answer the questions you raise in your letter but if I can be of further asmistance please do not hesitate to contact me.

Willis A. Carto Publisher WAC/brd Enos • i" " -:'L .

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I~'~~Ii&YJ 1325 KSTREET N.W WASHINGTOND.C. 20463

CERTIFIED MAIL RETURNRECEIPT REQUIRED

Mr. James P. Tucker Managing Editor Spotlight 300 Independence Ave. Washington, D.C. Re: MUR 261 (76) -' Dear Mr. Tucker:

A p This is to notify you that the Federal Election Commission has received a complaint, which we have numbered MUR 261, involving a letter sent from Spotlight, under your "9 signature, which solicited contributions and advocated the defeat of a clearly identified candidate. The Commission " has reason to believe that the matters alleged involve -y violations of SS434 and 441d of the Federal Election Campaign Laws of 1971, as amended. A copy of the complaint is enclosed o herewith. ~2 U.S.C. S434(e) states that "every person (other than a political committee or candidate) who makes contributions C or independent expenditures expressly advocating the election . ) or defeat of a clearly identified candidate, other than by contribution to a political committee or candidate, in an c3 aggregate amount in excess of $100 during a calendar ' year shall file with the Commission, on a form prepared by * the Commission, a statement containing the information required of a person who makes a contribution in excess of $100 to a candidate or political committee and the information required of a candidate or political committee receiving such a cotiuin" Since your letter advocates the defeat of a clearly identified candidate and refers to a project which also appears to advocate the defeat of the same candidate, the proceeding provisions would seem to apply.

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i ou should also be aware that if your project is a "committee, club, association, or other group of persons which receives contributions or makes expenditures during a calendar year in an aggregate amount exceeding $1,000" it is required to register and report as a political committee (see 2 U.S.C. SS431(d), 433, 434). Finally 2 U.S.C. S44ld requires that "an expenditure for the purpose of financing communications expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate through any direct mailing" shall state whether or not it was authorized by the candidate or his authorized political committees or agents. Your solicitation fails to contain such a statement. Please also take note of 2 U.S.C. S44lb proscribes contributions or expenditures by a corporation. However, at the present time the Commission does not have reason to believe that you have violated this section. The Commission is presently conducting a preliminary into this matter. Under the Act, the Commission investigation ask D must consider such matter expeditiously; accordingly, we that you submit within ten days any factual or legal materials ~which are relevant to this inquiry. enclosed a copy of the e~m For your information, we have "T Federal Election Campaign Laws and the Commission's proposed regulations. Also included are reporting and registration t forms which you might require. r This matter will remain confidential in accordance with ~2 U.S.C. S437g(a) (3) unless you notify the Commission, in writing, that you wish the investigation to be made public. If you have any questions, please contact us. The staff 3 member assigned to this case is Gloria Sulton (telephone number 202/382-4041). Sincerely yours,

John G. Murphy, Jr. General Counsel

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;L1r. Janmes P. Tucker Managing Editor 300ndepndence Ave. Washington, D.C. '" Re: MUR 261 (76)

Dear M~r. Tucker: This is to notify you thlt the Federal Election Coiimission has received a comlaint, which we have numbered MUR 261, involving a letter sent from Spotlight, under your

-~ signature, which solicited contributions and advocated the " defeat of a clearly identified candidate. The Comuission has reason to believe that the matters alleged involve " violations of SS434 and 44ld of the Federal Election Campaign * Laws of 1971, as amended. A copy of the complaint is enclosed herewith. 2 U.S.C. S434(e) states that 'every person (other than a political committee or candidate) who makes contributions or independent expenditures expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate, other than by contribution to a political committee or candidate, in an aggregate amount in excess of $100 during a calendar year shall file with the Commission, on a form prepared by the Commission, a statement containdag the information required of a person kwho makes a contribution in excess of $100 to a candidate or political committee and the information required of a candidate or political committee receiving such a contribution.1 Since your letter advocates the defeat of a clearly identified candidate and refers to a project which also appears to advocate the defeat of the same candidate, the proceeding provisions would seei to apply. You should also be aware that if your project is a "committee, club, association, or other group of persons which receives contributions or makes expenditures during a calendar year in an aggregate amount exceeding $1,000' it is required to register and report as a political committee (see 2 U.S.C. 55431(d), 433, 434). Finally 2 U.S.C. S44ld requires that "an expenditure for the purpose of financing conununications expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate through any direct mailing" shall state whether or not it was authorized by the candidate or his authorized political committees or agents. Your solicitation fails to contain such a statement. Please also take note of 2 U.S.C. S44lb proscribes contributions or expenditures by a corporation. However, at ~the present time the Commission does not have reason to be- ...... lieve that you have violated this section. .0 The Commission is presently conducting a preliminary investigation into this matter. Under the Act, the Commission ?9 must consider such matter expeditiously; accordingly, we ask that you submit within ten days any factual or legal materials -- which are relevant to this inquiry.

, For your information, we have enclosed a copy Qf the oD Federal Election Campaign Laws and the Commission's proposed regulations. Also included are reportinq and registration ~forms which you might require. I This matter will remain confidential in accordance with w 2 U.S.C. §437g(a) (3) unless you notify the Commission, in1 writing, that you wish the investigation to be made public. If you have any questions, please contact us. The staff member assigned to this case is Gloria Sulton (telephone number 202/382-40t1).

Sincerely yours,

~John G. "Murphy, Jr. ' General Coun'el

L3nclosure ,cc: GS :caw: 10-20-7 6

F BEFORE THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

In the Matter of ) MUR 261 (76) Spotlight; James P. Tucker, Jr.,) Managing Editor )

CERTI FICATION

I, Marjorie W. Emmuons, Secretary to the Federal Election Commission, do hereby certify that on October 27, 1976, the Commission adopted the recommendation of the General Counsel to find reason to believe violations of 2 U.S.C. §§434(e) and

-441d had been committed in the above-captioned matter.

0 Jajri .Emn o Secretary to the Commission October 27, 1976

MEMORANDUM FOR: BILL OLDAKER

FROM: MARJORIE EMIMONS -/ -3.. A

RE: MUR761and MUR 276 (76)

The above mentioned MURs were transmitted to the Commission on October 26, 1976 at 11:30. As of 11:30 a.m. on October 27, 1976, no objections have been received on these MURs. 4 a

Mr. Ulric Scott OCT 1219 4055 Pittsburg Ave., So. Minneapolis, MN 55409

Re: MIJR 261 (76) Dear Mr. Scott: This to acknowledge receipt of your complaint of October is4, 1976, alleging violations of the Federal Election Campaign Laws. A staff member has been assigned to analyze your allegations and a recommendation to the Federal Election Commission as to how this matter should be handled will be made shortly. You will be notified as soon as the Commission determines what action should be taken. For your information, we have attached a brief description of the Commission's preliminary procedures for the handling of complaints.

Sincerely yours,

William C. Oldaker Assistant General Counsel

KKavanagh:pjg: 10/8/7 6 MUR file 261 W~s,. ,,am dat, &kadd,,. at, RESTRICTED 0] DELIVERY. , Show to whom mnd date defvdn...... Q] RE.STRICTE.D DELIVEgy.L Show to whom, date, and add,,. o ddwe ., 4 ... l

.... NO. MUR 261 (76)

DATE AND TIME OF TRANSMITTAL: ______REC' D: 10/6/76

FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION Washington, D. C.

Ulric Scott (notarized) Complainant' s Name:

light; James P. Tucker, Jr., Managing Editor Respondent' s Name: So S.C. SS434(e), 441d Relevant Statute: 2U Internal Reports Checked: No °registration or disclosure reports in file. Federal Agencies Checked:

~SUMMARY OF ALLEGATION 1) Tucker letter lacks disclaimer. 2) Spotlight and Fund Fnr Truith __have not reported expenditures or contributions in connection with $-he Csolicitations which involve a project advocating the defeat of Carter.

PRELIMINARY LEGAL ANALYSIS 1) Tucker letter solicits funds in connection with a project whose only apparent purpose is to advocate the defeat of a particular candidate. As such, it would require the 441d notice. 2) Costs of the solicitation

letter and contributions received by [Spotlight involve "advocating . ..

the defeat of a clearly identified candidate" and therefore are subject to reporting requirements under §434, presumably as independent

• (See Continuation Sheet) RE COMIEN DATI ON Find Reason to Believe as to both allegations; send attached letters.

Oa1~ A1~ i'!~t Cd :lflfl: nn Review:R VIOW: CONTINUATION SHEET PRELIMINARY LEGAL ANALYSIS

expenditures under 5434(e), and alternatively as political committee moneys under S434(a). In the latter instance, registration of the committee is also required (S433). Spotlight, if a legitimate news publication, may

claim reporting exemptions under S434 (f) (4) (A).

C FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

1325 K STREET N.W '6XU7j4 7 1 WASHINGTON.D.C. 20463

CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

Mr. Ulric Scott 4055 Pillsbury Ave. Minneapolis, Minn. 55409 Re: MUR 261 (76)

Dear Mr. Scott: " We have completed a preliminary review of your complaint and have numbered it as MUR 261. Please refer to this O number in any further correspondence. "9 A copy of your complaint has been forwarded to respondent. -- If you have any further evidence you wish to make available to us, please submit it within five days of your receipt of - this letter. ~Please note that 2 U.S.C. S437g (a) (3) enjoins any person ~from making public the fact of "any notification or investigation" by the Commission until the respondent agrees in writing CD to make public the investigation. The staff member assigned to this matter is Gloria Sulton (telephone number 202/382-4041). D Please do not hesitate to write or call if you have any further questions. Sincerely yours,

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- aaZf , m w Adidate Authorization FEC Form 2a July 1970 of a Political Committee Federal Election Commission 1325 K Streets N.W. ether than a Principal Campaign Committee Wshilngton, D.C. 20403 (See res side for instruetions)

I I I withNdte: respect Committees to each authorized electi~on. to receive contributionsand make expenditures in connection with more than one election must maintdin separate records

1(a) Name of Candidate (in full) 2 Identification Number (Commission 3 Party Affiliation use only),"*

Ib) Address (number and street) 4 Office Sought '!

(a) City. State and ZIP code 5 District and State of Candidate

S I hereby authorize the following named political committee to receive conltributionts and mnake expenditures on my behalf in support of my !

candidacy in the ______election(s) held in ______(GenealI. Ptlmnary, FRunoff) * !i.:M ;: (Year of electIon) i

(a) Name of Committee (in full) ...

(b) Address (number and street)

'0 7 I hereby designate the following national and/or State bank(s) as campaign depository (aes)to be usedby the above political committee. ,:

P4~ (a) Name of Bank (in full) (a) Name of Sank (in full)

(bI Address (number and street) (b) Address (number and street) :

C (a) City, State and ZIP code (c) City, State and ZIP code

(a) Name of Bank (in full) (a) Name of Bank (in full)

(b) Address (number and street) (b) Address (number and street)

S This committee's receipts and expenditures will be filed with ______(Name of Principal Campaign Committee)

,my designated principal campaign committee for the above election(s)

tSignature of Candidate) (Date)

For further IL Federal Election Commission information 3 1325 K Street, N.W. contact: 7 Washington, D.C. 20463 Notice

A candidate for Federal office must complate this Statement of Authorization for each committee, other than a principal campaign committee, which is authorized by the candidate to receive contributions and make expenditures on his behalf.

One copy of the statement should be maintained by the Principal Campaign Committee, one by the treasurer of the authorized committee and one copy should be filed with the Commission, the Clerk of the House, or the Secretary of the Senate, as appropriate. Instructions for FEC Form 2a

For additional information see Part 100 tlhrough Part 103 of Federal Election Commission Regulations

All authorized committees other than the Principal Cam- ' paign Committee must be authorized in writing by the candi- • __date on either FEC Form 2a or by letter containing the " " same information. A candidate can authorize any political I committee for an election in which he or she is a candidate. If authorized, a political committee must file its Statement p of Organization (FEC Form 1) and its reports of receipts and expenditures (FEC Form 3) with the authorizing candidate's -- Principal Campaign Committee. Contributions received by an authorized committee are subject to applicable limitations. FE.C Form 1| Jluly 1976 For a PoliticlCommittee Federal ElectiOfl C~figg!qn 1325 K Street, N.W. Sin or expendituares hi emeee of1.000 in any ealendar yer i suppot Washington. D.C. 20463 of aaeheadda~

_.__ _ _.__ ,_ .• .] T ...... I ,. .. F-i -,- [ " .. . e T I 1 Note: Comnilrrwe suthorizedbV cwite to receiv contributionsand make expenditure In connection with mor the one elen m~wt meinbl oqam! records with respect to each election. 1(a) Name of Committee (in full) 0] Check ifname or addres i chnged 2 ldentifilation Number

Ib) Address (number and street) 3 Dat

(s)City, State end ZIP code 4 Is this an amended stement 0"Yes [M o If "YES" FILL IN ONLY THOSE LINES ON WHICH THERE HAS SEEN A C HANGE 5 Checkone: I a) This committee has been designaed. the principal campaign committee for ! (Name of Candidate) a candidate for______In the ______Election (Federal office sought) (Year of election)

to be held in the State of ______(State In whch election Is held) !

(THE PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE WILL. FORWARD TO THE COMMISSION A COPY OF THE STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION FOR EACH AFFILIATED COMMITTEE REQUIRED TO FILE WITH IT.) :: o (i This committee is supporting only one candidate, end Isauthorized by , (Name of Candidate) ,: to receive contributions and make expenditures with respect to the Election(s) (General, Primary, Runoff, ae) held in ,______and will file all reports and statements with the candidate's principal campaign - (Year Of election in State) commrittee, (Full name of pr~ncIpal campaign committee) o(ATTACH A COPY OF CANDIDATE'S WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION.) (FEC FORM 2a) Ic() This committee supports only one candidate ______but is not an authorized committee. (Name of Candidate) o] Id) This committee supports more than one Federal candidate and is not a party committee.

0 (e) This committee is a ______committee of the Party. (National, State, county, city) (Democratic. Republican, etc.)

Idu 6 Names of affiliated and/or connected organizations Mailing address and ZiP code Relationship

If the registering political committee has identified a "connected organization" above, please indicate type of organization: [ Corporation [] Labor organization 0- Membership organization 0' Trade association 0 Cooperative CCorpcration without capital stock C"Other (please specify)

Submit additional information on separate continuation sheets appropriately labeled and attached to this Statement of Organization. Indicate in the appropriate section above when information is continued on separate page(s). For additional information see Part lOB0hiug Part tOSof Federa Ehmtion Commission ReguliWt$l ns ,

calendar year in an aggreate amnount exceeding $1,000 shall so A. The treasurer of each political committee which antici- Commission on FEC Form 3, or by letter, which--- pates receiving contributions or making expenditures &rn notify the must disclose the disposition of residual funds, if any. r the calendar year in an aggregate amount exceeding $1,000 for influencing the nomination or election of a the purpose of G. Terms used in this form candidate(s) for Federal office shall file a Statement of Or- Line 6: "Affiliated and/or Connected Organization(s)" ganization. This Statement shall be filed within 10 days after the committee's organization, or, if later, 10 days after the date on which it has information which causes the committee (a) "Affiliated" means. to anticipate receiving contributions or making expenditures (1) All political committees authorized by the same in excess of $1,000 for the purpose of influencing the nomi- candidate. nation or election of a candidate(s) for Federal office. For reporting purpose: B. An original statement and all amendments shall be filed , (a) a principal campaign committee must identify as with the following offices as appropriate: "affiliated" all other committees authorized by that candidate; - The principal campaign committee of a candidate seeking nomination or election as a Representative in or Delegate or (b) any other authorized committee need identify as Resident Commissioner to the Congress of the United States "affiliated" only the principal campaign committee of the or political committees which support only candidates for the candidate. House file with the Clerk of the House, 1036 Longworth House Building, Washington, D.C. 20515. Office (2) All political committees (including a separate segregated fund) established, financed, maintained or controlled by organi- - The principal campaign committee of a candidate seeking the same corporation, labor organization, membership "''nomination or election to the office of United States Senator zation, trade association or other person or group of persons. or political committees which support only candidates for the (This includes a parent organization and all subsidiaries, '0 Senate file with the Secretary of the Senate, 119 D Street, branches, divisions, or other regional, State, or local units '-: i. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20510. thereof.)

- The principal campaign committee of a candidate seeking For reporting purposes: of President and Vice nomination or election to the Offices (a) the highest level political committee established the United States file with the Federal Election -- President of by the highest level parent organization must identify as - 1325 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20483. Commission, "affiliated" all political committees established by the parent organization and by all lesser units of that parent; - An authorized p)olitical committee which supports only isnot the principal campaign committee file " one candidate and (b) a political committee established by a subsidiary campaign committee which must forward a with the principal or lesser unit of the highest parent organization must identify appropriate office. C'copy to the only the highest level political committee(s) established by the parent organization itself. , - All other political committees which support candidates office file with the Federal Election Commission, for Federal (b) "Connected organization" means any organization Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20463. " 1325 K which is not a political committee but which directly or indirectly establishes, administers or financially supports the this statement shall be filed with the Secre- C. A copy of registering political committee. For reporting purposes a of Secretary of State, the tary of State (or, if there is no Office political committee must identify as a "connected" organiza- State in which equivalent State officer) of the appropriate tion any corporation (with or without capital stock), labor which support nomination or election is sought. Committees organization, membership organization, cooperative or trade office file in the State in more than one candidate for Federal association, or other group of persons, or lower unit thereof, which the individual supported is a candidate. which directly or indirectly established, supports, maintains or controls such political committee. D. A copy of this statement shall be preserved by the treasurer of the political committee for a period of not less than 3 Line 8-"Support" means to make a contribution of any years after December 31st of the year of filing. amount or value to, or to make an expenditure of any amount or value on behalf of, a candidate or political committee. A E. Any change or correction of information previously committee which supports or intends to support more than submitted in a Statement of Organization shall be reported to one candidate for Federal office must amend its registration the Commission within ten (10) days following the change or for each additional candidate it supports. correction. Such amendments to the statement need only contain the date and identity of the committee and the changed or H. Penalties for false reporting corrected information appropriately identified. Serious violations of this Act may subject a person to civil three times the dollar value of the F. Any committee which, after having filed one or more or criminal penalties up to or $25,000 (whichever is Statements of Organization, disbands or determines it will no relevant contribution or expenditure longer receive contributions or make expenditures during the greater), or one year in prison or both. Statement of Organization Fer cemmittee July 1975 Feqeral Eletton Comulaslon 1325 K Street. N.W. (Page 2) Washlngton, D.C. 20403

Naine of Committee

7 Are. Scope and Jurisdiction of Committee:

(al Will this committee operate in more than one State? 0...... EYes 0 No (i Will it opae on a statwide basis in one State? ...... 0" Yes 0- No (e)Will it imalnrily supplort candidates Miking State or local office? ...... "0 Yes 0 No (dl Will it support or does it anticipte spporting directly or indirectly, candidats for Federal office in excess of $1"000 in.• calendar vear? ...... [D]Yes O-1No S (a) List by name, address, office sought, and party affiliation, any candidate for Federal office that this committee is supporting:

Full name(s) of candiclate(s) Mailing addrees and ZIP cod Offic sought Party l

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(h)List by name, address, office sought, and party affiliation, any candidate(s) for any other public office(s) that this committee is supporting (unless the committee is supporting the entire ticket of a party as indicated in line 9) oFull name(s) of candidate(s) Mailing address and ZIP code Office sought Party

9 It this committee is supporting the entire ticket of a party, give name of party • 10 Identify by name, address and position, the person in possession of committee books and records: Full name Mailing address and ZIP code Title or position

Submit additional information on separate continuation sheets appropriately labeled and attached to this Statement of Organization. indicate in the appropriate section above when information is continued on separate pagels). ..Jly,.e,a 1976 . ,,,,i~C-,,,,,i,.on (Page 3j 1325l K treet,,N.W. Washington, D.C. 20463

- Name of Committee ';+! i! It Lsmmbers by nam, of finnced..and committe): posit., other prinipa officer of the committ incud chh. e awrer. __serear, __ asit _ __traueassat.cmyr .. nt__ ; _ __ _ ..... Full name Mailin addrm an ZIP cod is or position

12 Does this committee pln to stay in existence beyond the curant clender yer? ...... 0- Yes 0 No if "Yes" for how long? ...... 12 In the ewent of dissolution, what disposition will be madel of residual funds?______

14 List all benkcs or other repostories in which the committee deost funds, holds accounts, rents ufety deposit boxes or maintains funds:i

Name of hank, repository etc. Mailing adrs and ZIP code . ...

15 List ll election reports required to be filed by this committee with States and local jurisdictions, together with the names, addresses. and positions of the recipients of the reports (other than repert fied with Seetaesls nf ka pereuiat to USC 4al:

Report title Dates requited Name and position of recipient Mailing address and ZiP codel

rSubmit additional information on separate continuation sheets appropriately labeled and artached to this Statement of Organization. indicate in the app~ropriate section above when information is continued on seprate page(s). I cer.tiy thatIhv exa..mined this Statement and, to the bet of my knowledgad br,ief. it istrue. corretend comple.

(Signature of Treasurer) (Date)

Nate: Submisslon of false, erroneous, or incomplete information may subject the person signing this Statement to the penalties of 2 U.S.C. §437g or §44 j (see instructions)

For further L Federal Election Commission information p 1325 K Street, N.W. contat: Washington, D.C. 20463 / .

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUST.ICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON. D.C. 20535

October 5, 1976

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Mrs.821 SunnehannaRobert Nc~ldowney Drive -...- Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15905 TAJ T, Dear Mrs. Mc~gldowney-

letter datedThis September is to acknowledge 27, 1976, withreceipt its ofenclosures. your

copy of yourI haveletter, taken with the itsliberty enclosures, of forwarding to the a Criminal Division, U. S. Department of Justice, for its determination as to whether any Federal

action is warranted. C, ) .,

If you have any further questions about "-: 1 -4' this matter, you may wish to co:mnicate directly with the Assistant Attorney General, Criminal ,(2, Division, U. S. Departumnt of Justice, Washington, q m D. C. 20530.

Sincerely yours,

Clarence 14. Kelley Director

- Assistant Attorney General (Enclosures - 3) (Copy of incoming Criminal Division with its enclosures) .6 ATTN: Mr. Robert A. Hickey SEE NOTE PAGE 2..

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NOTE TO THE ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL, CRIMINAL DIVISION: -Tis is submitted for your informat'ion and no further investigation viii be conducted unless specifically requested by the Department.

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FEDERA\L ELECTION COMM,ISSION Washington, D. C.

Co:p, in.=.... t s Name : Ulric Scott

Resocnde' s e. Sp itlight; James Pd Tucker, Jr., Managing Editor Releva:.- Stat-ut=: 2 !U.S.C. SS434(e), 441d °

In-er-zl&I Reports Checked:

F~erai Agencie- Checked:

SUMMARY C? :riLEGA"_IOr,

" 1) Tucker letter lacks disclaimer. 2) Spotlight and Fund For Truth -- have not reported expenditures or contributions in connection

with the so]licitations which involve a project advocating the defeat of Carter.

co. PRELIM4IhARY IIEGAL ANALYSIS

1) Tucker letter solicits funds in connection with a project whose only apparent purpose is to advocate the defeat of a particular candidate,

As such, it would require the 441d notice. 2) Costs of the solicitation letter and contributions received by Spotlight involve "advocating... the defeat of a clearly identified candidate" and therefore are subject to reporting requirements under S434, presumably as independent

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.....Eindaoto -e~~asto beth allegation, send attached letter.

Date~ of L'eXt Co~ais~toon E'viC'w: ...... ,. PRELIMINARY LEGAL ANALYSIS (CONTINUED)

-2- expenditures under S434 Ce), and alternatively as political committee moneys under S434 (a). In the latter instance, registration of the committee is also required (S433). Spotlight, if a legitimate news publication, may claim reporting exemptions under S434 (f)(4) (A). SThe SPOThIGHT £ 300 Independence Ave., S.E. 0 Washington, D.C. 20003 Reprinted from. -.. ~TL1~7~POTUGHT ~ A1~pust 16, 1976

*CARTER'S Drug Ring Involved COCAINE in Campaign CONNECTION at High Level

Copyright 1976 by The SPOTLIGHT. All rights reserved. Quota- lions permitted providing lull credit is given te Thl SPOTLIGHT. EXCLUIV restomataTOv MACON, Ga.-Jimmy Carter, the "born-again Christian" who promises "never to lie to you," is sitting smack in the middle of an illegal drug ring. SPOTLIGHT investigators working around the clock for the past three weeks have uncovered hard evidence of an interrelated ring of drug pushers, rock music promoters and campaign financiers for the Carter camPaign. The group involves top-name entertainers, such as Gregg Ailman, some of Carter's key fund ,5 raisers, such as Phil Walden of Capricorn Records, I hi l dn ilefti pre-..denl of Capriorn Kte'ord.i , s,. introduced Is) Jimns who merchandises the rock discs for the Alman ('fter irightt 1b) Clo4d K. Hall. Icenter) w&hows. thie., . special .,i~ l to Clatter Brothers Band and a large assortment of drug ad- oh.ri he uja go,,ernor of C eorgia. To'ard the.end 41t'aarter' trm, Walden usa 1l,1| .. i.'e. pre..ident oW C'apricrn. handling public rt,,ithnq nd tantiltg carI . Sdicts, felons, mafioso and miscellaneous pro- %'i.ht,.n. political rehation. hila. "My rrvpl~minility." .- id Hall to a SPOTUIGHT sn~rvlig.it'r, *'aas to introduce 'dald,.n so the right peopl" and give ht. IegId- moters. " \den.V.w a nvuli-millonaire at the age of 3., is a kingpin in Caqer's ofThirty-six people have been indicted so far, most l',humth.en'., oI~tica'll infraitructure Viilden i. rcai'naible for1raising see by Gregg All- u~l,, dila,.- foe Carte' preidential campaign. lie k, under inventiglls las ofthem because of secret testimony r. i~idik ,preading narcotic' acalndal an (.r.'rt, Thirty. iv people, have so Fa~rbee .. man. On January 13 of this year Allman testified ir,.dc le.i. for eight hours before a federal grand jury. Democratic can- -" Testifying again in open court on June 23 and 24, Gov. Jimmy Carter is the of the United States. From AIlmnan admitted to cocaine addiction and fingered didate for President total obscurity in Georgia he catapulted into the -, friends and co-workers in return for immunity from spotlight with the obvious support of ! prosecution for himself. national wealthy and powerful establishment forces. As +- As a result of his testimony, his forner road this story reveals, Carter has obviously had the Johnny "Scooter" Herring, was sen- manager, of equally wealthy and powerful anti- f~enced to 75 years in prison. Herring had sold support establishment forces catering to the general cocaine to Aliman fifteen times during 1973-75. and rebellion in the youth of 7" During Herring's trial, Judge Wilbur Owens told dissatisfaction America. This story is just the tip of the iceberg. rt Herring's lawyer, Thomas Santa Lucia of New York, that it was time to stop "dilly-dallying" as repre- and decide whether Herring would testify on his Las Vegas police identified Goodman gambling figures around the own behalf or not. senting numerous Herring then screamed "Don't you know why I fli:t ion. had hired can't testify? Don't you know?" Hawkins testified that 'someone else" and Herring's fear of taking the witness stand even Goodman but claimed he did not knowv who; in his own behalf may have been produced by the Goodman refused to identify his employer. take presence of organized crime in Georgia and its Observers said that Herring's reluctance-to lunderstandable in view of ties to the cocaine market. the stand was quite indictment for murder and the possibility The Associated Press reports that as many as Hawkins' by other elements, of organized crime 11 Mafia "families" are operating in Georgia with of retribution Herring say too much. 50 major drug dealers making a total yearly profit should and knowledgeable of at least S70 million in Atlanta alone. In addition, an autthoritative Herring had actually worked These facts can be added to the fact that Herring source revealed that going with the Atiman Brothers was also listed on the indictment charging 36 for Hawkins before coincidence . ... " he said people had conspired to distribute narcotics. Band. "[t may just be a special intein'iew conducted for the Heading the list of those indicted was crime during the+ figure J.C. Hawkins, Jr., who was also charged SPOTLIGHT. relationship with with murder. In addition to his personal is also on the board of Reporters asking who had hired Hawkins' law- Gr',gg, Ailman, Herring ln'. yer. Oscar Goodtman of Las Vegas. received no d~r ,ct~sr of the Great Southe,,, (',-mr',ny, *,rring is not the only person associated with The Jimmy Carter for President Campaign Corn- .*' SoJuthern Lo be As boss of Capricorn Records, Phil Walden holds tied to the cocaine ring. mittee, lt.J. Lipshutz, Treasurer, is a good cus- tremendous power over the careers of recording ,,,r t l~arl Wood. who admitted in court that he tomer of the Great Southern Company, purchasing artists. Those who cooperate can be rewarded while • -"cocaine pusher," also testified against 1ier- Carter T-shirts for re-sale or to be given away to those who rock the boat can be blackballed. promote Carter's candidacy. Whether Carter may Capricorn has withdrawn from promoting coum. '\ former employee of Great Southern, Wood have a financial interest in Great Southern is not try and western artists. C&W singer Kitty Wels -hew as fired by Hlerring because "I was get- at this time knowvn. was dropped by Capricorn. Inside soorces say it S.;inlto his customers.'" Willie Perkins, President of Great Southern, who was because C&W audiences are not into the drug K 'i~I Wald .n is also on the board of Great South- admits he resigned from the Ailman rock group S :tnd scene. / was one of its founders. Walden is es- "four hours before Scooter's arrest," was inter- Walden's clout extends outward from southern • ,Led by Macon bankers and businessmen to be viewed about the T-shirt arrangement. ' -, between $18 and $40 million. A self-made Georgia, as befits a man who can raise a million Perkins said" Wie have worked some benefits for dollars for =.only 36 years of age, Walden has accumulated the front-running Presidential can- the Carter campaign. We sure manufactured and didate. For example, although he was scheduled to tortune in seven years. sold a heavy number of T-shirts for Carter for testify before the same federal grand jury that \V len, friend and political associate of Car- President." -has fun neledl nearly one million dollars into Gregg Allman "sang"~ to, his name was removed "The deal was worked directly with Robert J. from the list of witnesses just hours before hew .' .,y's Pcesidential campaign by promoting bene- Lipshutz, the treasurer of the Carter campaign. We : ...fornanees by Capricorn's rock music groups, scheduled to be put under oath. "No one in auth raised one hell of a lot of money," he added. ity seems to know why," a Macon police officialT :i as the Marshall 'Tucker Band, Lynyrd Skyn- Phil Walden and Jimmy Carter are confidants. * The Charlie Daniels Band. The Outlaws and told SPOTLIGHT. "When Jimmy Carter comes to Macon he goes Phil Walden, however, is himself no free agent. . pecial, in addition to the Aliman Brothers straight to Phil Walden's office," a Macon police Walden Music, Inc., the company which owns t]he ! .01l. officer told SPOTLIGHT investigators. "He never )ring the early stages of Carter's Presidential Capricorn label, is itself a subsidiary of the git tells the mayor or police when or how he is coming. Warner Comnmunications , ,,paign, Walden told the Macon "Telegraph," empire, of which the Security for him is very difficult." famed Warner Brothers Film company is also~a •,.called and said the nmney was really critical Walden apparently likes to subtly brag about his !they have subsidiary. Corporate headquarters are in Rocke- to raise $50,000 or the campaign close political intimacy with Jimmy Carter. Accord- ,.. 6(1be in trouble." feller Center, New York City. told hinm I'd get busy," said Walden. ing to a story in the Macon "Telegraph" on July At the same time Walden and his connectiou ,,cause every dollar raised for a Presidential 16, Walden 'was sporting a Walter Mondale pin on have begun to emerge from the shadows, othr , ,Adate is now matched by tax money, this his blue safari shirt less than an hour after the Min- Carter associates have also been put under the nesota senator was named Carter's choice for ,.2, S that Walden has rai,;ed up to two million dol- vice SPOTLIGHT. president." i,-for Carter. Kids who attend a "benefit per- There was no explanation how he was Peter Bourne (SPOTLIGHT, July 26), Jinmm~y i ,.nce" for Carter are charged up to twelve dol- able to manufacture a button in "less than an Carter's psychiatrist "friend" and mid-Atlantic hour," indicating I:as a "donation" to get in. The money is then that he was privy to Carter's coordinator of the Carter campaign, has an ex- choice well in advance tu d over to the Carter campaign-less whatever of its public announcement. tensive history of drug-related activities. ,,w:tions for "'expenses" the promoters think is Possibly because of his success in raising money In 1971 Carter appointed- Bourne head of for his nationally prominent friend. Phil Walden Georgia Drug Abuse Service. reportedly has plenty of' 'clout" in Georgia politics. After that, Bourne was the only person in i ie whole scene results in loads of money for Georgia granted a methadone pezitbY the Food .,,,'one concerned and even the young customers The Macon "Telegraph" mentioned Aliman's and Drug Administration. , '..',pay for it all are invigorated by the thought January appearance before the grand jury but did Bourne has often said that .... mine's addic- .t they are doing something "revolutionary" not follow up Walden's removal from the witness tive property is one of its major merits." ,':,:tm-establishment" for the "'counter-culture." list and now no longer prints stories about the Bourne has also praised and actiely campaigned southern Georgia cocaine scene. \t these rock concerts, drugs are often in evi- for the use of methadone tocontrl people's livea. ,,,ce.. T-shirts and other legal merchandise mnuu- A source In the communications ndustry in What this all means in terms of thepres ct ,.tured by Walden's Great Southern Company are Macon told SPOTLIGHT: 'Tm convinced ther, is a election is that Jimmy Care is vu-much in debt . s~ld at these (arter performances. Carter him- tie-in with the Allman Brothers and a major drug ,,.:often personally models the shirts and is ring. One would also assume a tie nto the Great rnunicatlons ad their connectioits. : * . :! j-:otographed wearing them. This sort of ad- Southern Company, Capricorn Recordn and Phil President Jimmy Catr d 'ain v etyi goo v,:rtising has added to the popularity of the shirts. Walden" Spositon to repay the debt. . NO. MUR 261 (76) DATE AND TIME OF TRANSMITTALJ : ______Kii %. "/2:

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Alleged Acts The enclosed miling (4 pieces: letter, return card, return - ,, envelope, origi:nal envelope) constitutes an expenditutre expressly advocating the defeat of Jitmy Carter. There is no disclimr on '. aur iltem. It is unclear whether it is an approvedl or independent %O exedture. It is unclear whether or not FORID FOR TRT is a registered

,) polticoal comittee. The mailing solicits fud to promote the defeat of Jiuny _. Carter. It does not carry the notice required on fud solicitations. The letter suggests 1100 contributions. It does not -. ak for the information necessar in recorin such contributions. o Docun,ttion Entire mailin enclose (4 pieces) T I am not filing this compla.int on behalf of, or at the o rquest or suggestion of Jimmy Carter. I am filing it as an individual who supports Jimm Carter and who also happens to be chairman of the PMnnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, the Minnesota affiliate of *the Ntional Democratic Party.

Ulric Scott

--. 'tI,, .' •300The IndependenceSPOTLIGHIT Ave., S.E. Washington. l).C. 20003 0 Reprinted from. "August 16, i976 ~POTLIG~'swataptvow.aw

Drug Ring Involved in Campaign at High Level

Copyright 1976 by The SPOTLIGHT. Alt rights reserved. Quota- lions permitted providing full credit is given to The SPOTLIGHT. E~xcLttiVE:T SrPOTT MACON, Ga.-Jimmy Carter, the "born-again Christian" who promises "never to lie to you," is sitting smack in the middle of an illegal drug ring. SPOTLIGHT investigators working around the clock for the past three weeks have uncovered hard evidence of an interrelated ring of drug pushers, rock music promoters and campaign financiers for the Carter campaign. The group involves top-name entertainers, such as Gregg Allman, some of Carter's key fund " raisers, such as Phil Walden of Capricorn Records, •. who merchandises the rock discs for the Ailman Phil Wa'lden Ilefti president of Capricorn Record. .*q introduc'ed to Jimmy Career Irighti by CloyvdK. Hall. lcenterl wohowas then a special asnsistantto Cutter7 Brothers Band and a large assortment of drug ad- when he ws gomerao o!Georgia. Toward the end of ('arter's term. W'aldenmade Ilalta yint pre~ident 01 Capricorn. handlingl public r.'lition" and taking care of • O diets, felons, mafioso and miscellaneous pro- Wa•lde•'s political reltionsqhips. "My respon.sibihit). satidIhall to a SPOTiLIGHT moters. investigator. "was to introduce Walden to the right people and give him hegiti- macyv." Walde n. a multimillionaire at the agie of .16. is a kingtpin anCarteras - Thirty-six people have been indicted so far, most be'hind-the-scene, political infrastructure. Walden is responsible foe raisin one of them because of secret testimony by Gregg AU- million dollar, for Carteras presidential campaign. lie is under investigation In a rapidl. -spreadingl narcotics scandal in Georgia. Thirty..sis people have a far been --. man. On January 13 of this year Allman testified indicted. for eight hours before a federal grand jury. "7. Testifying again in open court on June 23 and 24, Gov Jimmy Carter is the Democratic can- AIlmanm admitted to cocaine addiction and fingered didate for President of the United States. From S friends and co-workers in return for immunity from total obscurity in Georgia he catapulted into the prose(cution for himself. national spotlight with the obvious support of As a result of his testimony, his, former road wealthy and powerful establishment forces. As manager. Johnny "Scooter" Herring, was sen- this story reveals, Carter has obviously had the tenced to 75 years in prison. Herring had sold support of equally wealthy and powverful anti- ,.', cocaine to Allman fifteen times during 1973-75. establishment forces catering to the general " l)uring Hlerring's trial, Judge Wilbur Owens told dissatisfaction and rebellion in the youth of ilHerring's lawyer, Thomas Santa Lucia of New America. This story is just the tip of the iceberg. York. that it was time to stop "dilly-dallying" and decide whether Herring would testify on his Las Vegas police identified Goodman as repre- own behalf or not. senting numerous gambling figures around the Herring then screamed "Don't you know why 1 nation. can't testify? Don't you know'?" Hawkins testified that "someone else" had hired lhrring's fear of taking the witness stand even Goodman but claimed he did not know who; and in his own behalf may have been produced by the Goodnmn refused to identify his employer. presence of organized crime in Georgia and its Observers said that Herring's reluctance to take ties to the cocaine market. the stand was quite understandable in view of The Assciated Press reports that as many as ltawkins' indictment for murder and the possibility 11 NInfia "families" are operating in Georgia with of retribution by other elements of organized crime 50 nmajor dIrug dealers nmaking a total y'early' profit should llerring say too much. of at lea~st $70 mfillion in Atlanta alone. In addition, an authoritative and knowledgeable These facts can be added to the fact that Herring source revealed that llerring had actually worked was alko listed on the indictment charging 36 fo~r llawkins lbefore going with the Alhnan Brothers people had conspired to distribute narcotics. Band. "It may just 1w a coincidence ..... ".he said hieading the list of those indicted was crime during the special interviewv conductedl for the figure J.C'. llawkins, Jr., who was also charged SPOi'O11,( IIT. wit h mu rder. In addition to his pcrsonal relationship with lUelpaers asking w~ho had hired l lawkins' law- Gregg Alhnan, Hlerring is also on the boar(I of yer, O)scar G;,odman of Las Ve(gas. received no directors (of the Great Southern ('Ompany, Inc. answer. which is closely tied with the Carter ('ampaign. J The Jimmy Carter for President Campagn Comn- Herring is not the only person associated with As boss of Capricorn Records, Phil Walden hold Great Southern to be tied, to the cocaine ring. mittee, R.J. Lipshutz, Treasurer, is a good cus- tremendous power over the careers of recoidinj Robert Earl Wood, who admitted in court that he tomer of the Great Southern Company, purchasing artists. Those who cooperate can be rearedwh was a "cocaine pusher," also testified against Her- Carter T-shirts for re-sale or to be given away to those wh6 rock the boat can be blackballed. ring. promote Carter's candidacy. Whether Carter may Capricorn has withdrawn from promoting cons A former employee of Great Southern, Wood have a financial interest in Great Southern is not try and western artists. C&W singer Kitty Webl said he was fired by Herring because "!was get- at this time known. was dropped by Capricorn. Inside sources sii ting into his customers." Willie Perkins, President of Great Southern, who was because C&W audiences are not into the drqt Phil Walden is also on the board of Great South- admits he resigned from the Ailman rock group scene. ern and was one of its founders. Walden is es- "four hours before Scooter's arrest," was inter- Walden's clout extends outward from southen timated by Macon bankers and businessmen to be viewed about the T-shirt arrangement. Georgia, as befits a man who can raise amii worth between $18 and $40 million. A self-made Perkins said "We have worked some benefits for dollars for the front-running Presidential can man only 36 years of age, Walden has accumulated the Carter campaign. We sure manufactured and didate. For example, although he was scheduled t his fortune in seven years. sold a heavy number of T-shirts for Carter for testify before the same federal grand jury tha Walden. friend and political associate of Car- President." Gregg Aliman "sang" to, his name was remnoved ter's, has funneled nearly one million dolla's into "The deal was worked directly with Robert J. from the list of witnesses just hours beforlwai Jimmy's Pa'esidential campaign by promoting bene- Lipshutz, the treasurer of the Carter campaign. We scheduled to be put under oath. "'No one in11hor fit performances by Capricorn's rock music groups, raised one hell of a lot of money," he added. ity seems to know why," a Macon police officia Phil Walden and Jimmy Carter are confidants. such as the Marshall Tucker Band, Lynyrd Skyn- told SPOTLIGHT. I yrd. The Charlie D~aniels Band. The Outlaws and "When Jimmy Carter comes to Macon he goes Phil Walden, however, is himself no free ageni 38 Special, in addition to the Allman Brothers straight to Phil Walden's office," a Macon polic Walden Music, Inc., the company which owns ti Band. officer told SPOTLIGHT investigators. "He never Capricorn label, is itself a subsidiary of the glant During the early stages of Carter's Presidential tells the mayor or police when or how he is coming. Warner Communications empire, of which tli campaign. Walden told the Macon "Telegraph," Security for him is very difficult." famed Warner Brothers Film Company is also "'He called and sad the money was really crntcal Walden apparently likes to subtly brag about his subsidiary. Corporate headquarters are in Rocke and they have to raise $50,000 or the campaign close political intimacy with Jimmy Carter. Accord- feller Center, New York City. could be in trouble." ' ing to a story in the Macon "Telegraph" on July At the same time Walden and his connectioni "'Itold him I'd get busy," said Walden. 16, Walden "was sporting a Walter Mondale pin on have begun to emerge from the shadows, othe Because every, dollar raised for a Presidential his blue safari shirt less than an hour after the Min- Carter associates have also been put under tlm cardidate is now matched by tax money, this nesota senator was named Carter's choice for vice SPOTLIGHT. means that Walden has raised up to two million dol- president." There was no explanation how he was Peter Bourne (SPOTLIGHT, July 26), Jima, t lars for Carter. Kids who attend a "benefit per- able to manufacture a button in "less than an Carter's psychiatrist "friend" and mid-Atlanti formance" for Carter are charged up to twelve dol- hour," indicating that he was privy to Carter's coordinator of the Carter campaign, has an eu lars as a "'donation" to get in. The money is then choice well in advance of its public announcement. tensive history of drug-related activities. ,d turned over to the Carter campaign-less whatever Possibly because of his success in raising money In 1971 Carter appointed Bourne headlab deductions for "expenses" the promoters think is for his nationally prominent friend, Phil Walden Georgia Drug Abuse Service. fi fair. reportedly has plenty of "clout" in Georgia politics. After that, Bourne was the only person The whole scene results in loads of money for Georgia granted a methadone permit by the Foa The Macon "Telegraph" mentioned Allman's and Drug Administration- everyone concerned and even the young customers Bourne has often said that "methadone's ad who pay for it all are invigorated by the thought January appearance before the grand jury but did that they are doing something ''revolutionary'' not follow up Walden's removal from the witness tive property is one of its major merits." or 'anti-establishment" for the "'counter-culture." list and now no longer prints stories about the Bourne has also praised and actively campaigns southern Georgia cocaine scene. for the use of methadone to control people'slie At these rock concerts, drugs are often in evi- What this all means in terms of the peiea dence. T-shirts and other legal merchandise manu- A source in the communications industry in election is that Jimmy Carter is very much an d4 Macon told SPOTLIGHT: "i'm convinced there is a factured by Walden's Great Southern Compny are to Phil Walden, Great Southern Co., Wanr o also sold at these Carter performances. Carter him- tie-in with the AIlman Brothers and a major drug ring. One would also assume a tie into the Great munications and their connections. self often personally models the shirts and is President Jimmy Carter would be in a very 4 p hotographed wearing them. This sort of ad- Southern Company, Capricorn Records and Phil position to repy the debt. , _iI vertising has added to the popularity of the shirts. Walden." Ii PAPERWasHINGTO,, D.C. 20O( i~ S P...... ijG H T (202),544.i794 .'

Dear Fellow Citizen: Without your immediate help, Jimmy Carter is almost certain to be elected President of the United States l lie needn't be! In fact, HE WILL NOT BE ELECTED if the truth about him becomes , known .to the American people I '")You see--we have discovered that Jitmny Carter's chief financial ~backer is tied in with illegal cocaine traffic. This man actually raised has more than one million dollars for Carter--matched ~by tax funds, that's TWO million dollars! -- IF THIS SIMPLE TRUTH IS EVER PICKED UP BY THE CONTROLLED ~AND PUBLICIZED PRESS THE WAY THEY PUBLICIZED WATERGATE TO DESTROY NIXON, CARTER WILL SURELY BE DEFEATED! But the press is o- IGN4ORING the truth! " " Please . . . take a moment and read the enclosed reprint of an EXCLUSIVE ?. "Carter's Cocaine Connection"--which story-- appeared in the August 16 issue of The SPOTLIGHT, the new weekly newspaper from Washington. As you read it, reflect . on this: I ABSOLUTELY ASSURE YOU THAT THE STORY IS TRUE. But all of the d'aily newspapers, the big wire services, radio and TV news are suppressing ~story. this

WHY IS THE PRESS SUPPRESSING THE STORY? You know why--because the want to see Carter elected! After you have read the story, ask yourself: IsCarter fit to be If your answer is NO--as President? I'm sure will be the answer of every decent American who does not want to see a man elected President who accepts campaign money from the deadly drug racket--here is what you can do tohelp us . * First of all, help pay for our special distribution radiate this so we can \\ story to millions of Democrats and Carter supporters before thle election. Wemust reach these voters on ourmailng list immediately with the truthi because if we do not, the distorted, dishonest publicity that the press isI ! giving to Carter will surely result in his election. THlE AMERICAN PEOPLE WILL NOT ELECT JIMMY CARTER PRESIDENT I ' T..Y...... T..ETT¥UTNOWTHT HIMt It is up to YOU an,. .to , ~getout the. trut • since the press will not. Hto....." To show our appreciation for your help in Betting out the truth we will send you a month of The SPOTLIGHT for each two dollars you give!i The SPOTLIGHT is a new weekly newspaper written for conmers, taxpayers and voters like you. It is a difrn kind of newspaper. Thus, here is your opportunity to accomlish three wonderful things bytin the simple--an uediate--.action of sharing the cost of our FUND FOR TRUH- * You can spread the truth about Jimmy Carter .. *You can strike a blow FOR Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press, and AGAINST suppression of important news; and prove that you do have to be dependent upon the controlled NOT press for your destiny . .. *You can read The SPOTLIGHT for months for free--as an bonus--.for your contribution. apeito If you like it (I think you will) you may renew your subscription when it expires. Please respond to this URGENT letter at once because here. Postage the election is almost costs 13€ now--printing almost program as much. Air time for our radio (carried 300 times each day, coast-to-coast) afford is expensive. We cannot to expand our outreach and to • Carter reach more voters with the truth without ou help. Please send whatever about -O $50, you can afford . . . $100, $25,. $10, $5 . . . but send it now--without delay--before it is too late. YOU DO NOT • WANT A PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED ") DRUG ADDICTS AND DRUG PUSHERS, STATES TO BE IN DEBT TO DO YOU? IF CARTER IS ELECTED, THAT .- IS WHAT YOU WILL HAVE. THERE IS LITTLE TIME LEFTS

~Yours for truth in politics, C

C JAMES P. TUCKER, JR. Managing Editor P.S. This is the most important civic O responsible action you can take this year. citizen, an American concerned As a about the direction your country is taking, please help us spread the truth! **A_ • _A_ - A NA A •A.

YlES! Ilere's my"share in your FUND FOR TRUTH to be used to mail millions of copies of .('arter's Cocaine Connection." I wnlcrstand that as an appreciation bonus !will also receive one month (4 issues) of The .SI')''IIGIIT for each iwo dollars Isend! !enclose S (Plk'a~c make check payable to The SPOTLIGHT.)

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