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1. May 22, 1964. New York 2. June 9, 1964. New York 3. June 16, 1964. New York to Director. Teletype 4. June 18, 1964. New York |
Section 11 combines information regarding Malcolm’s return from Africa on May 21, 1964, with reports of the suit to evict him from his home and repetitious reports from Section 10, added with slight modifications. Upon Malcolm’s return, he immediately called a press conference at which he stated that some African nations would support his fight to try the United States in the United Nations for violating the human rights of black Americans. In Africa, he had spoken several times and “he impressed on all of these people the fact that racial discrimination in America is sponsored by the government.”
After the judge had postponed it several times, the NOI’s eviction suit against Malcolm finally reached the courts in June, but the judge withheld his sentence until an “unknown future date.”
The last portions of the June 18 report can also be found in Section 10, but some reports are elaborated upon here. One of these repetitions, for instance, reports an FBI interview with Malcolm from February, the second of only two such interviews which Malcolm granted. In Section 10, Bayard Rustin’s name was in fact deleted from the text, whereas it remains visible in the report included in Section 11. (In this edition the interview has been placed in Section 10, with Rustin’s name restored.)
Sketchy details in Section 10 are made concrete. For instance, the full text of Malcolm’s speech from Section 10, report 5 is submitted. A brief history of the Muslim Mosque, Inc. appears, and actually refers the reader to Section 10 for details. Relationships with Civil Rights leaders and sports figures are set out, along with a summary of an alleged attempt upon Malcolm’s life, which the FBI, the NOI, and Malcolm all seem to agree never happened.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
New York, New York
May 22, 1964
Re: Malcolm K. Little
Internal Security - NOI
By means of a pretext by a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on May 20, 1964, it was ascertained [BUREAU DELETION] that subject was scheduled to return from his tour of Africa on May 21, 1964, and would arrive at the John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York City, at 4:30 P.M., May 21, 1964. A press conference by subject was scheduled for 7:00 P.M. on that date and a reception for him was scheduled at 8:00 P.M. on May 21, 1964, in the Skyline Room, Hotel Theresa, New York City.
On May 21, 1964, Supervising Inspector John Adams, Immigration and Naturalization Service, New York City, advised that subject, using the name Malik El Shabazz, arrived at 4:25 P.M. that date aboard Pan American flight 115 from Paris, France. He had passport number C294275, and his destination was his residence at 23-11 97th Street, East Elmhurst, Queens, New York City.
Concerning the press conference mentioned above, the following article (in part) appeared in the New York Times, a New York City daily newspaper, of May 22, 1964, Late City Edition, page 22, column 5:
MALCOLM SAYS HE IS BACKED ABROAD
Asserts U.N. Will Get Case on U.S. Negro This Year
Malcolm X, the Negro nationalist leader, said yesterday he had received pledges of support from some new African nations for charges of discrimination against the United States in the United Nations.
The case against the United States for its treatment of the Negro people, he said, would be prepared and submitted to the United Nations sometime this year. He did not say which nations intended to lodge the formal charges.
Malcolm, speaking at a press conference in Harlem following his return from a trip to Africa and Mecca, said the pledges had been received from the heads of all the countries he visited. Among the nations on his itinerary were Ghana, Algeria, Nigeria, Morocco and Saudi Arabia.
The case to be presented to the world organization, he asserted, would compel the United States Government to face the same charges as South Africa and Rhodesia.
The United States, he asserted, has colonized the Negro people just as the people of Africa and Asia were colonized by Europeans. He described the American method as neo-colonialism.
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of any kind. It is the property of the FBI, and is a loan to your agency; it and/or its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
New York, New York
June 9, 1964
Malcolm K. Little
Internal Security - Muslim Mosque, Incorporated
From 11:40 P.M., June 8, 1964, to 12:30 A.M., June 9, 1964, subject was the guest on the “Barry Gray Show” over Radio Station WMCA, New York, New York. Prior to the interview of subject by Mr. Gray, the latter telephonically interviewed Alabama’s Governor George Wallace.
In commenting on Governor Wallace, subject stated that he made no distinction between Governor Wallace and President Lyndon B. Johnson, except in their methods. Little also characterized the United States government as a racist government since the majority of all congressional committees are headed and dominated by congressmen from the South.
Subject spoke of his recently completed tour of Africa, describing it as the “greatest place on earth.” He stated he had toured Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, Nigeria, Ghana and Morocco. In Arabia, he made the twelve-day pilgrimage to Mecca, where his outlook was broadened when he saw how belief in Allah by men of all races eliminates racial distinctions.
Little claimed that while in Ghana he met with the ambassadors there from Cuba and Communist China, both of whom gave dinners in his honor. He also addressed members of the Ghana Parliament and he impressed on all of these people the fact that racial discrimination in America is sponsored by the government.
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
COMMUNICATIONS SECTION
JUNE 16, 1964
TELETYPE
CODED TELETYPE
FBI NEW YORK
.603 PMSSS URGENT 6-16-64
TO DIRECTOR 100-399321
FROM NEW YORK 105-8999
MALCOLM K. LITTLE, IS-MMI.
RE NEW YORK TELETYPE SIX, FIFTEEN, SIXTY FOUR. [BUREAU DELETION]
[BUREAU DELETION] QUEENS COUNTY CIVIL COURT, ADVISED TODAY THAT EVICTION TRIAL BROUGHT BY NATION OF ISLAM /NOI/ AGAINST SUBJECT ENDED AT ONE THIRTY P.M. THIS DATE. JUDGE HAS RESERVED DECISION WHICH WILL BE HANDED DOWN AT UNKNOWN FUTURE DATE.
[BUREAU DELETION] ADVISED THAT APPROXIMATELY TEN MUSLIM MOSQUE INC. /MMI/ MEMBERS AND FIFTY NOI MEMBERS WERE PRESENT IN AND AROUND THE COURTHOUSE BUT THERE WERE NO INCIDENTS. ONE OF SUBJECT/S BODYGUARDS OBSERVED IN CAR OUTSIDE OF COURT WITH A RIFLE AND WAS CHECKED OUT [BUREAU DELETION]. HE HAD TWO UNLOADED RIFLES BUT NO AMMUNITION. NO ARREST MADE SINCE POSSESSION OF RIFLE IS NOT AN OFFENSE. IN SPITE OF ALLEGED THREATS TO SUBJECT HE HAS MADE NO REQUEST TO THE NYCPD FOR PROTECTION.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Title: MALCOLM K. LITTLE |
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Character: INTERNAL SECURITY - MUSLIM MOSQUE, INCORPORATED |
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Synopsis:
Subject continues to reside at 23-11 97th Street, East Elmhurst, Queens, New York, and is founder and leader of the Muslim Mosque, Incorporated (MMI), with headquarters in the Hotel Theresa, New York City. Subject was a National Representative of the Nation of Islam (NOI) and Minister of NOI Mosque No. 7, New York City, until temporarily suspended by NOI leader ELIJAH MUHAMMAD on 12/4/63, for remarks made by the subject on 12/1/63 concerning the assassination of former President KENNEDY. The suspension was originally for ninety days, but was made indefinite in early March 1964, allegedly because of a power struggle within the NOI between the subject and NOI officials. The subject’s NOI activities around the United States and his public appearances as an NOI representative are set forth. Interview with subject at New York City on 2/4/64 [is] set out. Subject broke with the NOI on 3/8/64, and on 3/12/64 publicly announced the formation of the MMI, an organization with Islam as its religious base and a political, economic and social philosophy of black nationalism, the subject outlined the ultimate aim of the MMI as the separation of races and the return of the Negro to Africa. The current aim is to work with civil rights groups to improve conditions of Negroes in the United States, although the subject opposes integration. As MMI spokesman, subject claims Negro struggle should no longer be nonviolent, and he urges Negroes to practice self-defense if and when attacked. He also suggested on 3/12/64 the formation of rifle clubs by Negroes for self-defense in areas where Negroes are not protected by the government. Subsequently, the subject denied he was promoting or organizing Negro rifle clubs, only suggesting that it was legal to own rifles and shotguns and Negroes should do so to protect themselves and their homes, if necessary. He also urged Negroes to vote in order to control their own community politically. Activities and public appearances of subject as MMI leader around the United States [are] set forth. Subject is advisor to civil rights group known as ACT, and his relationship with some Negro civil rights leaders [is] set out along with comments by other Negro civil rights leaders who apparently reject him. Interests of WWP and SWP in subject and his MMI [are] set out. Also set forth is information on subject’s arrest in New York City for speeding, alleged threat against his life and association with sports figures CASSIUS CLAY and JIMMY BROWN. Efforts by NOI in New York City to evict him from his residence are also set forth along with information on his trip to Africa and return in April and May 1964.
BREAK FROM THE NOI
A. Break By Subject
The March 9, 1964 edition of the New York Times contained an article on page 1 which reflected that on March 8, 1964, MALCOLM X publicly announced that he had broken with ELIJAH MUHAMMAD and the NOI due to his continued suspension and that he would organize a politically oriented “black nationalist party.”
On March 12, 1964, Special Agents of the FBI attended a press conference held by MALCOLM X in the Park Sheraton Hotel, 7th Avenue and 55th Street, New York City. At this press conference MALCOLM X passed out a copy of the public statement he issued on March 8, 1964, concerning his break with the NOI.
Editor’s note. In this public statement Malcolm attempts to make clear his position in regard to the much-publicized split between him and Elijah Muhammad. After praising Muhammad’s wisdom and acknowledging Muhammad’s wisdom and acknowledging Muhammad as his mentor, Malcolm states his ongoing concern for the twenty-two million blacks in America. “During this ninety days of silence,” reads Malcolm’s statement, “I have reached the conclusion that I can best spread Mr. Muhammad’s message by staying out of the Nation of Islam”; but, he adds, he will nevertheless remain a Muslim and abide by Muhammad’s teachings as he understands them. His statement concludes with his assurance that he is not “trying to split the Muslims” and his advice that all Muslims “stay in the Nation of Islam under the spiritual guidance of Elijah Muhammad” and not desert their faith in order to follow Malcolm.
Also at this press conference MALCOLM X passed out a copy of the telegram he sent to ELIJAH MUHAMMAD on March 11, 1964.
Editor’s note. The telegram emphasized Malcolm’s assertion that he has not left the Nation of Islam of his own free will and that he has in fact submitted to pressures both from Captain Joseph in New York and from national officials. His present course of action, Malcolm feels, will help to preserve the unity of the Nation of Islam and the faith of Muhammad’s followers. Malcolm then states that he has never criticized Muhammad or his family to the press and continues with an acknowledgment of Muhammad as his “leader and teacher,” to whom he gives “full credit for what I know and who I am.”
On March 9, 1964, from 10:00–10:30 P.M., MALCOLM X appeared on the news commentary and interview program “The World At 10,” over TV station WNDT, Channel 13, New York City, where he was interviewed regarding his split with the NOI. MALCOLM X explained that he was suspended (on December 4, 1963) for disobedience to ELIJAH MUHAMMAD as the result of his remark on the assassination of President KENNEDY, since ELIJAH MUHAMMAD had previously told him not to comment on the assassination. He stated the suspension was originally for ninety days, but he recently learned that the suspension would be for an indefinite time.
The March 14, 1964 edition of the New York Amsterdam News, a Negro weekly newspaper published in New York, New York, on page 1, contained an exclusive interview by that paper with MALCOLM X concerning his break with the NOI and the formation of the MMI.
In this interview, MALCOLM X charged that NOI headquarters in Chicago had been waging a power struggle against him that led to his suspension in December, 1963. The article quoted MALCOLM X as stating “they forced me to take the stand I am taking because I had to find a way to circumvent the forces in the movement that opposed me and at the same time to expedite Mr. MUHAMMED’s program as I understand it.”
This article reflected that MALCOLM X’s announcement to split with the NOI and form his own group was brought on by a letter he received on March 5, 1964, from ELIJAH MUHAMMAD, informing him that he was to remain on suspension for an indefinite time.
B. Reaction of NOI Officials
The March 10, 1964 edition of the New York Journal American, a daily newspaper published in New York, New York, contained an article on page 1 which reflected that NOI leader ELIJAH MUHAMMAD, in Phoenix, Arizona, was on the verge of tears when he heard of subject’s break with the NOI and he declared, “I never dreamed this man would deviate from the NOI. My people are adapted to peace. They believe in peaceful solutions.”
The March 28, 1964 edition of the Chicago Defender, a daily newspaper published in Chicago, Illinois, contained an article on page 1 captioned “Hit MALCOLM X As Judas.” This article indicated that PHILBERT X, NOI Minister in Lansing, Grand Rapids and Flint, Michigan, and a brother of subject, denounced subject as a traitor for breaking with the NOI and forming his own group. PHILBERT X stated he had brought his brother into the NOI ten years ago and he claimed subject’s actions were caused by “resentment” over the suspension given him by ELIJAH MUHAMMAD. He described subject’s new organization as “dangerous,” and he denounced subject as a BRUTUS, JUDAS and BENEDICT ARNOLD. He added that subject would do anything to gain mention and news coverage.
Similar articles to that above appeared in the following newspapers:
New York Journal American, March 27, 1964, page 1.
New York Post, a daily newspaper published in New York, New York, of March 27, 1964, page 4.
New York Herald Tribune, a daily newspaper published in New York, New York, March 28, 1964, page 5.
The March 29, 1964 edition of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, a newspaper published in Chicago, Illinois, contained an article on page 20, which reflected that subject was not upset by his brother PHILBERT’s attack against him, and subject claimed that PHILBERT was using someone else’s words and was forced to make the statements he made.
[BUREAU DELETION] of the NOI described subject as a traitor to ELIJAH MUHAMMAD who always wanted to be in the limelight and who left the NOI for personal gain. He further described subject as a disobedient follower who was not satisfied with being the Number Two man in the NOI.
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The April 4, 1964 edition of The New Crusader, a weekly Negro newspaper published in Chicago, Illinois, contained an article by ELIJAH MUHAMMAD entitled “Mr. MUHAMMAD Speaks.”
In this article subject’s break with the NOI was discussed. ELIJAH MUHAMMAD stated that subject disobeyed him by failing to keep quiet after his suspension, and when told he would have to remain quiet for a longer time subject went out on his own. ELIJAH stated in the article that he places his trust in ALLAH, while subject is going to trust himself. He then stated, “I am sorry for the poor fools who refuse to trust the god of the Honorable ELIJAH MUHAMMAD, and follow MALCOLM for self-victory.”
AFFILIATION WITH THE MUSLIM
MOSQUE, INCORPORATED
On March 12, 1964, Special Agents of the FBI attended a press conference by subject in the Park Sheraton Hotel, New York City, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. which was attended by approximately sixty representatives of the press. At this press conference subject publicly announced the formation and incorporation of his new organization named “Muslim Mosque, Incorporated.”
On March 16, 1964, [BUREAU DELETION] New York County, New York, New York, advised that on that date a Certificate of Incorporation was filed for the MMI pursuant to Article IX of the Religious Corporation Law of the State of New York. The certificate was filed under number 2330 for 1964. The certificate was executed on March 9, 1964, notarized on March 10, 1964, and filed on March 16, 1964 by EDWARD W. JACKO, JR., attorney at law, 217 West 125th Street, New York City.
The certificate reflected that on March 9, 1964, in conformity with Section 192 of the Religious Corporation Law, a meeting to decide for incorporation was held at 23-11 97th Street, Queens, New York. Present at this meeting were MALCOLM X LITTLE, who presided, EARL GRANT and JAMES M. K. WARDEN. At this meeting it was decided to incorporate and the name chosen was “Muslim Mosque, Incorporated.” It was also decided at this meeting that there would be no less than three nor more than twenty-one trustees, and the meeting then proceeded to elect LITTLE, GRANT and WARDEN as its trustees to serve until the first Sunday of March, 1965. On that date a second election of trustees would be held, and thereafter a new election of trustees would be held on thefirst Sunday of each calendar year. The certificate further indicated that the principal places of worship were to be in the borough of Manhattan, New York County, New York.
[BUREAU DELETION] that JAMES X (WARDEN) is a former FOI Lieutenant of NOI Mosque No. 7, New York City. In March, 1964, he went over to MALCOLM X’s new organization, the MMI, and he is MALCOLM X’s Chief Assistant.
The above incorporation record of the MMI set forth its purposes as follows:
(a) To provide a suitable place of worship for its members and others in accordance with the Islamic Faith.
(b) To maintain a house of study for the advancement of the Islamic Faith and Religion.
(c) To stimulate interest among the members in the formation, maintenance and the teachings of the Islamic Faith.
(d) To publish textbooks, pamphlets, brochures, and to solicit, collect and in other manners raise funds for the hereinabove and hereinafter enumerated purposes.
(e) To work for the imparting of the Islamic Faith and Islamic Religion in accordance with the accepted Islamic Religious principles.
(f) To purchase, lease, acquire, sell and mortgage improved or unimproved real property and any interest therein.
(g) The foregoing clauses shall be considered both as objects and purposes, and it is hereby expressly provided that the foregoing enumerated specific objects and purposes shall not be held to limit or restrict in any manner the powers of this corporation, but that this corporation shall be entitled to enjoy all the powers that a religious corporation may have under and by virtue of the Laws of the State of New York.
RELATIONSHIP WITH CIVIL
RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERS
The March 11, 1962 edition of the New York Journal American, on page 2 contained an article which reflected that JAMES FARMER, National Director of CORE, and WHITNEY YOUNG, Head of the National Urban League, downgraded the influence in the Negro community of MALCOLM X and other black supremacists. They stated that the goals of MALCOLM X did not mesh with the overall civil rights effort since the latter are pledged to integration and not separation, and their modus-operandi is non-violence.
The March 15, 1964 edition of the New York Herald Tribune, a daily newspaper published in New York, New York, contained an article which reflected that Dr. MARTIN LUTHER KING of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference denounced the suggestion of MALCOLM X that Negroes form rifle clubs to defend themselves as “a grave error” and an “inefficient and immoral approach.”
The March 21, 1964 edition of The New Crusader, page 5, quotes New York Congressman ADAM CLAYTON POWELL as saying that MALCOLM’S plan to arm Negroes is “totally and completely wrong.” He predicted failure for MALCOLM since he is dedicated to separation, while the entire civil rights movement is for desegregation.
The April 26, 1964 edition of the New York Herald Tribune contained an article on page 10, relative to the racial situation, by former professional baseball player JACKIE ROBINSON. In a prelude to the article, ROBINSON was described as a “loud and influential voice in the Negro battle for equal rights,” who is bitterly opposed to the forces fighting civil rights legislation in Congress, and equally opposed to irresponsible Negro leadership and tactics.
In the article, Mr. ROBINSON wrote that he could not understand why the national “white” press, in reporting on civil rights and racial matters, persisted in “glorifying on their front pages the very persons they condemn in their editorials.”
Mr. ROBINSON cited MALCOLM X as an outstanding example of this reporting and he then made the following comments on MALCOLM X:
Mr. X, as he is projected by what we regrettably call the “white press,” doesn’t even exist. As Dick Gregory has said, Malcolm was “invented” by the people who edit big newspapers, control big television and radio and publish big newspapers and magazines.
Malcolm has big audiences, but no constructive program. He has big words, but no records on deeds in civil rights. He is terribly militant on soapboxes on street corners of Negro ghettos. Yet, he has not faced Southern police dogs in Birmingham as Martin Luther King has done, nor gone to jail for freedom as Roy Wilkins and James Farmer have done, nor brought about creative dialogue between business and civil rights leaders as Whitney Young does daily.
In fact, here is a man who has been exposed and disowned by the very organization which he had so eloquently espoused-—the Black Muslims. In spite of all this, Mr. X receives more publicity in national media than is given to all the responsible Negro leaders we have mentioned above. White colleges flood him with speaking engagement offers. You can count on one hand Negro colleges which have invited him if there are any.
It is the function of media to report, yes. But the Malcolm X image has been distorted rather than reported; distorted so that many whites imagine that Malcolm has a popular following; distorted so that a number of whites and colored people, more concerned with public attention than with civil rights, more hungry for headlines than for jobs and justice, have suddenly reached for mantles of leadership which they are not prepared to wear.
MISCELLANEOUS
B. Alleged Threat Against Subject’s Life
The March 21, 1964 edition of the New York Amsterdam News contained an article on page 50 which reflected that subject claimed that officials at NOI Mosque No. 7 had tried to persuade NOI members that he was insane after his suspension in December, 1963. After these NOI officials believed they had turned enough NOI members against him, subject alleged that they sent a brother out to kill him in cold blood during February, 1964, but because truth was stronger than falsehood the brother did not believe the charge and instead of killing him told him of the plot and of the actions of NOI officials. Subject claimed that when he demanded an opportunity to refute these charges before NOI Mosque No. 7 his request was refused.
[BUREAU DELETION] had no information to indicate that an attempt was ever made or contemplated against the life of subject by members of the NOI, and that subject had never made such a complaint [BUREAU DELETION].
C. Association With Sports Figures
The January 25, 1964 edition of the New York Amsterdam News contained an article on page 1 that subject and his family were in Miami during the past week, vacationing as the guests of Heavyweight Boxing Contender CASSIUS CLAY.
The February 1, 1964 edition of the New York Amsterdam News contained a photograph on page 1 of subject, his wife BETTY, and their three daughters sitting together with CASSIUS CLAY in Miami, Florida.
The March 20, 1964 edition of the New York Herald Tribune contained an article on page 6 which reflected that subject was in Miami Beach, Florida, presumably to attend the heavyweight boxing championship fight between CASSIUS CLAY and SONNY LISTON.
The March 9, 1964 edition of the New York Post contained an article on page 4 which reflected that subject, who had broken with the NOI, had stated that he would not take CASSIUS CLAY with him out of the NOI. The article indicated that subject was generally accredited with CLAY’S joining the NOI.
The March 10, 1964 edition of the New York Journal American contained an article on page I which reflected that CASSIUS CLAY indicated he would not leave the NOI to follow subject.
The May 18, 1964 edition of the New York Post contained an article on page 4, datelined “Accra, Ghana.” This article indicated that the allegiance of CASSIUS CLAY to Rebel Muslim Leader MALCOLM X seemed to be over. The article indicated that during the separate African tours of subject and CASSIUS CLAY they met in Morocco on April 17, 1964 and CLAY made the following remarks concerning subject:
“Man, did you get a look at him? Dressed in that funny white robe and wearing a beard and walking with a cane that looked like a prophet’s stick? Man, he’s gone so far out he’s out completely.” Then, turning to HERBERT MUHAMMAD, the son of ELIJAH MUHAMMAD, who is accompanying CLAY on his African tour, CLAY stated, “Doesn’t that just go to show that Elijah is the most powerful? Nobody listens to that Malcolm anymore.”
D. Efforts by NOI to Evict Subject from Residence
As reflected in Section 1, Part A, above, subject resides with his family at 23-11 97th Street, East Elmhurst, Queens, New York.
[BUREAU DELETION] advised that after ELIJAH MUHAMMAD learned subject had broken with the NOI on March 8, 1964, he instructed [BUREAU DELETION] to tell subject that he must give up his residence, which is owned by the NOI.
[BUREAU DELETION] advised that [BUREAU DELETION] sent the following letter under date of March 10, 1964 to subject:
. . . Dear Brother Malcolm,
You have several items such as letters, Mosque film, Negro documents, etc., relative to the Muslims and their affairs . . . [T]he laborers and believers hereby request your cooperation in turning these items over to Muhammad’s Mosque No. 7 immediately. Also you are residing in a building which was purchased by Muhammad’s Mosque No. 7 for the use by a laborer as designated by the leader and teacher, the honorable Elijah Muhammed, who may serve in ministerial capacity or whatever position he places them. As you no longer hold this position we the laborers and believers request that you vacate premises located at 23-11 97th Street, East Elmhurst 69, New York, upon receiving this letter. Upon a call to Captain Joseph arrangements can be made to have personal items belonging to the Nation of Islam picked up. This letter will also serve notice your car insurance is in Muhammed’s Mosque No. 7. We are requesting that you discontinue using the name of Muhammad’s Mosque or the Nation of Islam for your personal effects. We can effect a transferral of title. Also you can bring the necessary papers to make this change. If you continue to use the Nation’s name on your car then the Mosque will have to take possession of the car, which we do not want to do because this car is your personal property. The Mosque only desires the withdrawal of its name from your personal effects, etc. This letter also serves notice that Muhammed’s Mosque No. 7 will discontinue handling expenses on utilities at said 23-11 97th Street.
At the FOI meeting at NOI Mosque No. 7, New York City, on March 16, 1964, it was publicly announced by [BUREAU DELETION] that efforts will be made to get MALCOLM out of his residence which is owned by Mosque No. 7.
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[BUREAU DELETION] Landlord and Tenants Proceedings, Civil Court of the City of New York, Queens County, 126-06 Queens Boulevard, Queens, New York, advised that eviction proceedings were filed by MUHAMMAD’s Temple of Islam Incorporated (NOI) on April 8, 1964, and are filed under index number L&T 4845 for 1964. Subject answered on April 13, 1964, and a hearing was set on April 17, 1964. This hearing was postponed until May 26, 1964, and postponed again until June 3, 1964. [BUREAU DELETION] made the papers in the file available.
Subject’s answer and counterclaim was filed by the law firm of Sutton and Sutton, 135 West 125th Street, New York City.
On June 3, 1964, [BUREAU DELETION] advised that the trial on the above matter scheduled for that date had been postponed to June 15, 1964.
The April 18, 1964 edition of the New York Amsterdam News contained an article on page 1 relative to the above eviction proceedings and identified the NOI attorney as JOSEPH WILLIAMS, and the attorney for subject as PERCY SUTTON.
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of any kind. It is the property of the FBI, and is a loan to your agency; it and/or its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.