</s>CG 157-1383 SPARKS further advised that he did not hate BOBBY KENNEDY (Senator ROBERT KENNedy) but was opposed to his political beliefs. SPARKS stated that he was against taking a human life and would not do so unless as a member of the armed forces which would be necessary or in defense of his own life. STA RKS denied ever having made a statement threatening the life of Senator ROBERT F. KENNENDY. SPARKs indicated to Chicago Police Officers that he does not own any firearms at the present time, but that while in high school he had a starter's pistol but gave the pistol to another student at the time of his gradual pistol to an another student on the time off Liquentant O'MALLEY stated on March 23, 1967, that, with SPARK'S permission, SPARKs' vehicle was searched and no weapons were found. On February 18, 1967 , a meeting of the Chicago Branch of the NSPR was held at 2327 North Western Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, at which sparks it was indicated in the presence of WAYNE SPARK's that the Chicago Police had interrooked SPARKES concerning his feelings toward Senator ROBER KENNEE that someone at the SPARKS' place of more than one of the most important police officers in the city of employment may have informed the Chicago police of SPARK's feelings about Senator ROBERT KENNENDEDY. (CG T-2, 2/20/67) SPARKSS did not indicate or furnish any information concerning his contact with the Chicagoo Police at the NSRP meeting which was held on February 18. 1967. (CGT-2. 2/ 20/67). - 8- 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

**WAYNE LEE SPARKS**

* Born: February 17, 1944
* Resides: 7383 Columbia Drive, Bridgview, Illinois
* Employed: Lion Match Corporation, 343 West 48th Place, Chicago, Illinois

Associated with the National States Rights Party (NSRP), but not a leadership position. Involved in distributing "hate-type" literature for NSRP in Jeffersonville, Indiana, in late April 1967.

**FBI INVESTIGATION**

* Investigated due to allegations of threatening Senator Robert F. Kennedy and his family
* Not on the Rable Rousser Index or National Council Index
* Considered armed and possibly dangerous

**ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS**

* Distributed NSRP literature in Jeffersonville, Indiana, in late April 1967
* Arrested by authorities in Jeffersonville, Indiana, in February or April 1967, in connection with NSRP literature distribution
* Stated opposition to integration and equality of races at an NSRP meeting in January 1967
* Expressed strong dislike for all "Kennedys," including Bobby Kennedy

**CONTACTS AND AGENCIES**

* Employed by Lion Match Corporation, Chicago, Illinois
* Resides in Bridgview, Illinois
* Associated with the National States Rights Party (NSRP)
* Investigated by the FBI
* Copies of the memo furnished to various agencies, including Region I, 11th Military Intelligence Group, NISO, OSI, and Secret Service in Chicago, Illinois

**DATES AND LOCATIONS**

* Born: February 17, 1944
* Resides: Bridgview, Illinois
* Employed: Lion Match Corporation, Chicago, Illinois
* Distributed NSRP literature: Jeffersonville, Indiana, late April 1967
* Arrested by authorities: Jeffersonville, Indiana, February or April 1967
* Reported to be on military furlough: August 20, 1968, Chicago, Illinois

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