Tom Forcade, following his expulsion from the YIP, departed for Gainesville, Florida, to attend a meeting of the Vietnam Veterans Against the War in that city. MM T-3, 5/28/72. The Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW) is a national veterans organization with a national clearinghouse located at 25 West 26th Street, New York City. Its first published objective is "to demand an immediate cessation of fighting and a withdrawal of all American troops from Indochina". The YIP collective, on the evening of May 28, 1972, met with YIP followers of Forcade at YIP headquarters, Miami Beach, Florida. Approximately 35 were in attendance. A decision concerning the establishment of a printing collective took place. MM T-3, 5/29/72. A fight occurred at the YIP headquarters, Miami Beach, on May 30, 1972. Tom Forcade (YIP factional leader) and his people attempted to crash the office. Yippie rebel calls were sounded and those present, including Abbe Hoffman, formed a barricade and a fighting wedge and ejected Forcade and his followers from the office. Forcade was screaming and called for Hoffman to come out and fight. Forcade's followers pulled him into the elevator but before the door had closed Hoffman spit in his face. Later the area was scouted by YIP members and it was reported Forcade was walking around the building with a gasoline can. MM T-3, 6/2/72. Tom Forcade was the member of the YIP who was attempting to head the offshoot of the YIP referred to as "ZIPPIES". There is disagreement and bickering between the individuals who control the YIP and the offshoot group referred to as "ZIPPIES", which means "Zeipgiest International Party" meaning "World View". Jerry Rubin continues to be in New York and may remain there until after the primary elections. Tom Forcade is also in New York City. MM T-3, 6/15/72. Source described Tom Forcade as being very active in the "Zippies" along with Patrick Small and the headquarters could be considered 3113 Mary Street, Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida, for the Zippie faction. Tom Forcade, after the disagreement in the YIP, had spent the night on drugs with Jerry Rubin and although there was still dessention at the present time they were attempting to iron out their differences. MM T-3, 6/21/72. As of June 21, 1972, Tom Forcade, Abbe Hoffman and Jerry Rubin were all expected to return to Miami following a press conference which they were to hold in New York City on June 21, 1972. MM T-3, 6/21/72. A publication called the "Beach Blanket News" is published by the Tom Forcade faction of the Youth International Party and printed by the Golden Rule Press of South Florida, 190 S.W. 5th Court, Pompano Beach, Florida. On the front page of this item there is a notation "Zippie in 72" and "Published by Youth International Party". Tom Forcade continues to be involved in publishing the "Beach Blanket News". One copy of this paper contained an article captioned "Gay Power" and another article "On To Miami". The "On To Miami" article was as follows: "As summertime approaches, various radical groups are looking forward to enjoying surf, sand and sun in a 1972 political vacation in Miami Beach. We'll all be enjoying the warm tropical climate while trying to change the political climate. "Y.I.P. is going to be trying to bring thousands of people down to Miami for the conventions. We're also going to be working to integrate these people into the spirit and mood of the local community, and needs. "Y.I.P. and everyone wants a non-violent summer. The public is tired of violence. Chicago proved the government can be fascist. In Miami we want to show how we're different. We all want an immediate end to the war and much more. "But already the government appears to be trying to use the convention demonstrations to project an image of ‘law 'n order'. "Some of our key people have been jailed, others have been hit with bogus charges and are on the lam. Hassles of freeks have begun locally. "Further, we have made it clear to the Miami Beach police that to prevent trouble during the conventions we would have to have Bayshore Golf Course as an assembly and accomodation area for the huge numbers of people coming down. Chief Pomerance and other officials expressed their desire to fully cooperate, and the future will tell how sincere they are. We know the people will not allow unnecessary stalling like Chicago did, in '68. "So, we hereby cordially invite you to the Y.I.P. million dollar beach ball in Miami Beach, July 9-14, Aug. 21-24. "The purpose is to get high, stop the war, dump Nixon, and exercise our rights. If we're going to build Utopia, somebody's got to get the ball rolling!" MM T-2, 5/31/72. Tom Forcade is the individual who had attempted to form the group known as the "Zappies" and who, when in Miami headquarters at 3113 Mary Street. In the absence of Forcade, Patrick Small takes over the operation of the "Zappies" and handles any activities, planning or press releases. MM T-2, 6/21/72. The records of the following agencies were negative regarding Thomas King Forcade, as checked on May 26, 1972: Miami, Florida Police Department; Miami Beach, Florida Police Department; Dade County Public Safety Department; Miami Municipal Court; Credit Bureau of Greater Miami. Following is a description and background of the subject: Name: Thomas King Forcade. Aliases: Tom Forcade, Gary Kenneth Goodson. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, DETACHMENT B, COFN MILITARY INTELLIGENCE Group, Subject: Concerned Americans in Berlin. (a) Hillmer, Douglas: Student at FU. DPOB: 30 May 46, Portland, Oregon; MN, William. US citizen, Passport No. B975390. Occupation unknown. Married Karen Sandra Hillmer, nee Rhodes. Approved to be organizer/leader of CAB at initial meeting, 24 Mar 73. (b) Hillmer, Karen: Wife of Douglas Hillmer. DPOB: 6 Nov 45, Missouri. Residence with husband: 8 Misahels Str., Bln-Schoonerberg. Speaks fluent German. (c) Brady, James Jay: DPOB, 7 Oct 46, Staten Island, N.Y. SGAH. Old-361668. Married, Katherine Maria Cartrad Ingrid Brady, nee Hillners, Occupation unknown. Identified as member of CAB. Exact status unknown. Former of stationed in Berlin w/AFN, discharged May 70, honorable. (d) Meyfaren, Margie: US citizen, Passport No. K1025369. Identified as member of CAB. DPOB, 14 Jul 43, Voltage, Texas. Married Kenrad Mayfarth. Nee Holloway. Attended conference in Heldelberg, 7-0 April 73, sponsored by BMDC. (c) Rosenblum, Ellen. US citizen, Passport No. Z1306732. She was identified at the initial meeting of CAB, 2d Mar 75. She attended BMDC conferenced, 7-0 Apr 73, Heidelberg-Believed married to Staffen Saul Rousenblum, data unknown. Residence: 10 Bamberger Str., Bln-Wilmerndorf. Believed student at FU. (f) Rosenblum, Steffen: DPOB: 26 Sep 42, New York; MR, Saul. Physicist at FU. Believed member of CAB, exact status of activity unknown. (g) Wolter, David: Former SP4, Hq Co., Special Troops, BB. Reassigned 21st Replacment Bn, Frankfurt, then ETS, Apr 73. Spoke at initial meeting of CAB concerning his pending court-martial, 26 Mar 73. Also worked with FORWARD group. Believed to be returning to Berlin, date unknown. Brother, Mark, believed still in Berlin. (h) Denike, Howard: Lawyer with LMDC, Heidelberg. Attended initial CAB meeting in conjunction with defense of Wolter. Has had contact with CAB members since in initial meeting, also with FORWARD. (i) Rivkin, Robert: Known to be in contact with members of CAB and FORWARD for "aid” to GI's. Lawyer with LMDC. (j) Zagarell, Allen: US citizen, Passport #Z1630962. DPOB: 3 Jun 41, New York. Married, Sandra Zagarell, nee Abelson. Occupation, Student. Believed to be affiliated with CAB. No other information known. (k) Zagarell, Sandra: US citizen, Passport #B1888924. DPOB: 10 Aug 43, Washington. Married, Allen Zagarell. Believed to be affiliated with CAB. Exact connection unknown. (1) Walther, Giesla: German national. Residence: Waldenner Str. 7A, Bln 21. Believed to be affiliated with CAB. Exact connection unknown. (m) Japp, Al: Identifying data not found. Name has been mentioned in connection with CAB since initial meeting. LAC's and other investigation revealed no information on identity. 2. (C) History: CAB emerged from a group of persons, Americans in Berlin for McGovern, which distributed information in support of McGovern, August 1972. The first notification of CAB was published in Issue #11, of FORWARD, December 1972. This notification contained the CAB Platform, which appears below. The notice also listed a contact telephone number, 213-7795, which is listed as Steffen Rosenblum. On 24 March 1973, CAB held an initial meeting at the ESG Heim, near the FU. This meeting was publicized throughout the American Community via a leaflet which was posted at various locations and distributed at others. CAB members are also known to have participated in the GI Rights Conference, sponsored by the LMDC, 7-8 April 1973. They have reportedly been in contact with a few leftist groups, the RPD, etc., but at present they are not known to have any affiliation with radical leftists. Some contact with FORWARD has been exhibited, but recent information indicated that FORWARD members do not want to promote further contact. 3. (C) Platform: The following is quoted from the above referenced copy of FORWARD: "The Concerned Americans in Berlin support the platform of the Democratic Party as adopted July 11, 1972, in Miami, including: Immediate and complete withdrawal from Indochina with return of all prisoners. An end to the use of military power as a substitute for economic and diplomatic initiatives. Thorough tax reform with closing of loopholes for special interest groups. Deemphasis of the property tax. First priority for the citizens rather than for big business per se. Reform and simplification of the welfare system coupled with the right of every American to a job at a fair wage. Greater federal aid to schools, to assure every child an equal educational opportunity. Work toward ending all forms of racial and sexual discrimination, and upholding of the right to privacy. A system of national health insurance for all Americans. In addition we support: Abortion as a right rather than a privilege. In the tradition of Abraham Lincoln, amnesty for those whose conscience prohibited them from participating in the Vietnam war. Abolition of the electoral college, substituting a direct presidential election, and reform of campaign practices. We are working on the following specific problems in Berlin : 1. Finding job opportunities for military dependents and civilians. 2. Ending housing discrimination by race and nationality. 3. Assisting all Americans in Berlin, both military and non-military, with the transition from American to European living. This includes services such as arranging German tutors, a food cooperative, and general orientation." 4. (C) Constitution: CAB is reported to have adopted the Bill of Rights from the US Constitution as its own constitution. No further information concerning this action has been reported. 5. (C) Activities: (a) Past: Distribution of literature and petitions in support of Sen. George McGovern, August 1972, in and around the American Community, Berlin. Attendance at LMDC Conference, 7-8 April 1975, Heidelberg, and attempting to establish a GI Rights counselling service to inform GI's of their rights and counsel them in the use of the UCMJ when they face court-martial or Article 15 punishment. (b) Present: Distribution of leaflets and petitions calling for the impeachment of President Nixon. Association with and involvement with US dependents/civilians thereby gaining greater access to the American Community for the perpetration of their aims. No dependents/civilians or US servicemen have been positively identified by name or photograph. Unidentified individuals allegedly associated with CAB, have been observed and reported as collecting signatures and distributing literature in and around the main PX, Berlin Brigade. It was also reported that CAB has petitioned the Democratic Party in the US for membership, NFI. (c) Future: Observation of past and present activities of CAB does not give a great deal of indication as to what they may do in the future. It is expected that they will follow their present trend, a somewhat conservative approach, i.e., controlled protest. It is also possible that they may seek greater support from the American Community, either CI's, civilians, and/or dependents. No definite future plans of CAB are known at this time. 6. (C) Associations: CAB is known to have tried to establish associations with the EPD and LICA, but it was reported that these attempts failed to produce an alliance. It was also reported that they have contacted various groups, NFI, of non-Germans, but no further results have been reported about these attempted contacts. 7. (C) Summary: CAB presents a considerably smaller picture but much the same as, the more outspoken, Democratic oriented politicians in the US. They offer no present indication of subversive activities either among or around the US military. The actions of CAB, to date, have been strictly within the legal rights of US 57-282 O 76 pt. 1 12 citizens. They appear to be aware of the monitoring attempts by US authorities, but reactions to the monitoring present an air of mild discomfort or anger, and little more. The lack of enthusiasm by FORWARD to promote a continuing association with CAB, indicates that perhaps the attitude of CAB does not approach the slightly more radical degree of FORWARD. For the commander: HYRUM H. HUSKEY, Jr., EXHIBIT R "CONCERNED AMERICANS IN BERLIN (CAIB)" (Notes for a briefing for LC Aaron, 2 Mar. 73) Background: The "concerned Americans in Berlin (CAIB)" group was formed in August 1972, as the "Americans for McGovern in Berlin", to support the candidacy of Senator McGovern. Their activities appear to have been limited to organizational meetings, leaflet distribution, and announcements in local publications. It is not known if the group had the official backing of the Democratic party's overseas branch, but it is believed that there was some contact with the official party. It is known that Douglas Hillmer, one of the leaders in the group, received an autographed picture of Senator McGovern. Their attempts to organize the American community in West Berlin are not believed to be notably successful. Mrs. Hilllmer, for example, was puzzled over the lack of response from the military community. She generally attributed it to apathy among the Americans. The group came to our attention again with the December issue of FORWARD, the "GI underground newspaper" based in West Berlin. This issue, Military Defense Committee" in Heidelberg, described the organization as "a relevant political initiative in Berlin outside the realm of normal army dependent activities". CAIB published in this issue a statement concerning its platform. Concerning this, FORWARD commented ". . . . we do agree on a lot of political demands that CAIB, a group which evolved out of the Americans for McGovern in Berlin, supports. Others appear to us to be quite two-sided and deserving our comment." In February 1973, CAIB, once again came to our attention when leaflets were distributed near US military installations inviting the reader to a conference on "G.I. rights and American civil liberties" to be held on 24 February 1973 at the Evangelische Studenten Gemeinde (ESG) heim near the Free University (FU) in the vicinity of Berlin Brigade HQS compound. The leaflet stated that "guest speakers from the American civil liberties union, lawyers military defense committee, and the Berlin military" would be present. During the same period, the group attempted to contact American students at the Free University (FU) by mail, using official FU franked envelopes. Enclosed within the envelope was a copy of the same leaflet mentioned before plus a short type written note inviting the reader to contact the group at the Kennedy Institute (FU), Lansstr. 5-9 Rm. 227. Interested parties could also contact the writer, Doug Hillmer, at 1 BLN 30, Elssholzstr. 8. In the note, Hillmer commented that the Akademisches Auslandsamt has the only mailing list of American students at the FU, but were not allowed to show it to any individual or group. So they had one of their (FU) workers address the group's letters to each student. According to Hillmer, it cost the group "30 dm a shot". On 13 February 1973, a letter was sent to the public information office, BLN BDE, requesting publicity for the conference on "GI rights and American civil liberties". This letter, containing essentially the same information as the leaflets, was signed by one Jay Brady for "concerned Americans in Berlin". The meeting was held on 24 Feb as scheduled and lasted from 1430 hrs to 1755 hrs. It was followed by an informal party at the same location from 2000 hrs to approximately 2400 hrs. Acting as "co-chairman" of the meeting was “Doug Hillmers" and "Chris Spitzel" (Phonetic). Approximately 50 people were in attendance of which, approximately 15 may have been U.S. military personnel. Of the latter, two identified themselves as members of the U.S. Army. The meeting began with some brief background remarks by Hillmer concerning the background of their organization. Then, he introduced Howard J. De Hike Jr., a lawyer of the Lawyers Military Defense Committee (LMDC), located in Heidelberg. De Hike is an associate of Robert Rivkin also of the Heidelberg office and author of two books concerning military |