</s>2 LA 56-156 GRESHAM stated that no one had ever mentioned possible assassination of KENNEDY to him prior to the assassination itself. GRESHAM categorically denied making any anti- KENNEDNY statements at any time to anyone and stated that he definitely did not talk to anyone about the possible assassimilation of Mr. Kennedy. GRESHAM stated that he belongs to Local 582 of the Plumbers and Steamfittters Union to Santa Ana, and he did not make any political statements there. He stated that he was at a loss to understand how someone could allege that his was at the loss to the United States. He said that he was actually a supporter of Mr ., KENNENDY. He tried to think was actually who he had seen during the month of June, and the indicated he had seen his stepdaughter and her husband, his person, his mother, some real estate but who had visited his home mother, same real estate who who had connection with his house, which is for sale; but he did not discuss politics with any of these people. He stated that it does recall that a young man, whose name is unknown to him, came to his house about three weeks ago and asked him about the house which was for sale, and also inquired of him if he could help the man with some and also required a week later hour and then about him if it could help to this man about an the man came and wanted to know if he had changed his mind about working, and there were about only 15 minutes. No time of their political statements was made at the the house of their respective careers in the U.S. Army. He asked the could not remember the man's name name and did not think he had written it down. He started he had not heard he had been written that time. GRESSHAM described the man as follows: Sex Male Race White - 271 - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The document contains multiple FBI investigative reports from June 1968 related to Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination and associated inquiries. Clifford Daniel Gresham of Santa Ana, California, denied making anti-Kennedy statements or discussing his possible assassination prior to the event, stating he was a political supporter of Senator Kennedy and had no connection to individuals who might have discussed politics at his home. A young man with an unknown name visited his residence in June 1968 but did not engage in political conversation. Gresham provided personal details including birthdate (October 9, 1906), military service (honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, 1942–1945), and a Social Security Number [SSN REDACTED]. His wife, Mrs. Delisie Gresham, corroborated his denial of prior discussions about Kennedy’s assassination.  

A rumor alleging Senator Kennedy’s assassination was spread at Sherman House Coffee Shop in Chicago on June 1, 1968, involving a waitress named "Lisa" who falsely claimed Kennedy had been shot in the head. The incident stemmed from a miscommunication regarding a newspaper article about Kennedy being at the beach in California. Waitresses Rose Turk, Lee Dennis, and Beatrice Piekorn were involved in the misinformation chain, which was later corrected by staff.  

An anonymous call to Chicago police alleged an Arab named "Abdo" was involved in Kennedy’s assassination, prompting an investigation of Richard Abdo and his wife Gloria Abdo. A search of their garage found no incriminating evidence, and Abdo denied involvement. Charles B. Miller, the landlord, suggested a tenant might have made the false report.  

Kass Litzenberg of Pennsylvania was questioned about a vague prediction she shared with Gary Parizzeck in June 1968 regarding a political figure’s assassination. She later claimed the rumor might have been correct after Kennedy’s death.  

A separate inquiry explored ABBAS JIBRILL, a Jordanian national working at Argonne Laboratories, who was alleged to be part of a secret organization targeting political figures. Arthur Lindenbaum, a scientist, reported Jibrill made anti-Semitic remarks but denied any connection to assassination plots. Dr. Robert Peinstein was consulted, and no evidence of involvement in Kennedy’s assassination was found.  

Key People:  
- **Clifford Daniel Gresham** (Santa Ana, California)  
- **Mrs. Delisie Gresham** (spouse of Gresham)  
- **Rose Turk**, **Lee Dennis**, **Beatrice Piekorn** (waitresses at Sherman House Coffee Shop)  
- **Richard Abdo** and **Gloria Abdo** (Summit, Illinois)  
- **Charles B. Miller** (landlord of Abdo’s residence)  
- **Kass Litzenberg** (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)  
- **Gary Parizzeck** (San Francisco State College bookstore employee)  
- **Arthur Lindenbaum** (scientist at Argonne Laboratories)  
- **Dr. Robert Peinstein** (Argonne Laboratory)  
- **ABBAS JIBRILL** (Jordanian national; Argonne Laboratories employee)  

Key Locations:  
- Santa Ana, California (Gresham’s residence)  
- Sherman House Coffee Shop, Chicago, Illinois  
- 5313 South 73rd Street, Summit, Illinois (Abdo’s residence)  
- San Francisco State College, San Francisco, California  
- Argonne Laboratories, Lemont, Illinois  

Key Events:  
- June 1, 1968: Rumor of Senator Kennedy’s assassination spread at Sherman House Coffee Shop.  
- June 5, 1968: Anonymous call to Chicago police alleging Abdo’s involvement in Kennedy’s assassination.  
- June 2, 1968: Kass Litzenberg shared a vague prediction about a political figure’s death with Gary Parizzeck.  
- June 14–17, 1968: FBI investigations into ABBAS JIBRILL’s alleged ties to anti-political-figure groups.  

Key Organizations:  
- Argonne Laboratories (Lemont, Illinois)  
- Union Federal Savings and Loan Association (Chicago, Illinois)  
- San Francisco State College bookstore (San Francisco, California)

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