</s>February 15, 1965 The Iranian Minister of Agriculture reported that the value of the land bought is 399, 171, 197 rials of which 338, 937, 942, 944 have been paid as the first three-year landlord, is land, and which sells for the benefit of landlord's, which has been this land, is said to be the "middle peasants' who one or two or several units for the production (seed, water, cattle or agricultural tools). This is the explanation of the payment of 17,956, the rials for the first agriculture tools). The poorest peasants, who are the greatest majority, in no way partake, the the greatest majorty, in the way speech, the in caves and mud houses, in which a speech is an animal could not survive? These people have not paid 120,000,000 rials into "co-operatives" as claimed. It should be remembered that these figures are Governmental and must be taken as the most optimistic on the land sold to middle peasants. They point clearly to the fact that the main beneficiaries are the land to the middle themselves. The Shah remains clearly to the largest holder of land in the country. Over 2,100 villages were accumulated during the 1930's by its father through con- fiscination and terror. When the Shah's father fiscitation for the estate, the accumulated holdings were given for the entire estate. to the landless peasants, But, but, the final de- cision on this was "postponed" until the final Shah then took possession of the title to this land personally, the proclamation of his intention to distribute the land and obtained 18,000.000, 000 rials the United States Operations Mission for "I'prohibited" The Shah entered this amount into his private bank established for the purpose, as well as a further 9,000 ,000 rillas for 'personnel and ex- penditure' bank have been "donated" by the funds in this help out the peasants. The U.S.O.M. report of 1960 shows that "Bank Iran's commercial banking activities have over- 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O ., 14176

Summary  
The document details Walter M. Crowe’s interactions with Sirhan, later identified as Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin, including their meeting at Bob’s Restaurant in Pasadena on May 2, 1968. During the conversation, Sirhan discussed political views such as anti-Semitism, Palestinian nationalism (Al Patah), and admiration for Hitler. Crowe described Sirhan’s racist attitudes and potential involvement with radical groups. A polygraph examination of Crowe on July 8, 1968, suggested possible deception or knowledge of Sirhan’s intent to assassinate RFK, though Crowe claimed no specific mention of Kennedy was made. Separate surveillance operations from November 25 to December 7, 1968, monitored Crowe’s movements, including visits to Huntington Memorial Hospital and his residence at 1300 Topeka Street, Pasadena. The investigation sought to verify Crowe’s claims about RFK’s assassination but found no direct evidence linking him to the plot. Additional scrutiny focused on Crowe’s associates, such as Larry T. Witkowski and James R. Walsworth, who had ties to leftist organizations and anti-war activism.  

Key People  
- **Walter M. Crowe**: Interviewed regarding his interactions with Sirhan; described Sirhan’s political views and their meeting at Bob’s Restaurant.  
- **Sirhan**: Identified as RFK’s assassin; discussed Arab-Israeli conflict, anti-Semitism, and potential ties to Al Patah.  
- **Larry T. Witkowski**: Associate of Crowe; student at UCLA linked to leftist groups like the Student for a Democratic Society (S.D.S.) and Peoples World.  
- **James R. Walsworth**: Registered owner of a 1959 Hillman station wagon; connected to Crowe through shared educational history and alleged subversive ties.  
- **John Michael Walsworth**: Brother of James R. Walsworth; linked to Crowe via education and anti-war activism.  
- **Tom Good**: Friend of Crowe; associated with political science classes at UCLA.  
- **Larry Rakowski**: Student at UCLA and close friend of Crowe.  

Key Locations  
- **Bob’s Restaurant, Pasadena, California**: Site of the meeting between Crowe and Sirhan on May 2, 1968.  
- **1300 Topeka Street, Pasadena**: Crowe’s residence monitored during surveillance operations (November–December 1968).  
- **Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena**: Visited by Crowe multiple times during surveillance.  
- **2600 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena**: Crowe’s workplace.  
- **Lake Street, Altadena**: Noted for vehicle activity and traffic patterns observed during surveillance.  

Key Events  
- **Meeting at Bob’s Restaurant (May 2, 1968)**: Crowe and Sirhan discussed politics, including the Arab-Israeli conflict, Sirhan’s personal ambitions, and his potential involvement with radical groups.  
- **Polygraph Examination (July 8, 1968)**: Conducted by Lieutenant Enrique Hernandez; results indicated possible deception or knowledge of Sirhan’s intent to assassinate RFK.  
- **Surveillance Operation (November 25–December 7, 1968)**: Monitored Crowe’s movements, including visits to bars, cafes, and his residence, with no direct link to RFK’s assassination found.  
- **Vehicle Tracking**: Detailed observations of Crowe’s 1962 Renault (license JXT 240) and other vehicles associated with his associates.  

Key Organizations  
- **Al Patah**: Palestinian nationalist organization; Sirhan expressed interest in its activities.  
- **Student for a Democratic Society (S.D.S.)**: Linked to Larry T. Witkowski’s educational history.  
- **New Left School**: Communist publication associated with Witkowski.  
- **Peoples World**: Communist publication linked to Witkowski.  
- **West Coast Spring Mobilization**: Anti-war event referenced in Walsworth’s vehicle history.  
- **Communist Party**: Mentioned in discussions about political activism and leftist affiliations.  
- **Friends Church**: Referenced as a group associated with Walter Crowe’s social circle.

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