</s>Fd-36 Rev. 5-22-64) FBI Date: 5/21/69 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) AIRTEL AIR MAIL Via (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (62-5487) FROM AC, SAN FRANCISCO (62 -5481) (RUC) SU SENSALT Re: THOMAS DANIEL GOOD Re Los Angeles telephone call to San Francisco, dated 5/20/69/2) Re: THOMASTOMAS DEANIEL GOOD A review of San Francisco flies revealed the following concerning THOMAS DIANIELGOOD: E that TOMGOOD was determined on the afternoon of 6/5/68 that TOMGOOD resided at 22 South Lifestreet. San. Jose, which is a rooming house for students at San. Jose, state College. Efforts were made to contact him lateen in the day of 6 /5/58. Fellow students advised that his present whereabouts were unknown, but that this was not unusual. He was frequently away from his room without explanation. expertise in. He was frequently aware from this room without AANIIE. determined in that early morning of 6/(6/68), it was determined that the GOOD had returned to his room. Sometimes during the night, but was not presently there. A note was left on his door stating that he could be reached thru A. GROSSMAN, telephone numbers 647-0428 or 861-2630. 1/2 (9/4/9) 3 - Bureau (62-(5/8) ST-116 (1 - (1) - 100-450372) 2 - Los Angeles (56-5/57) 2 - (2-5-567/1/95 1 - Los Angeles (56 -5/87) HEW:pas (6) Y MAY 23 1969 51JUNG 1969 5-7/9/9 Approved: Special Agent in CharpsRS RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176 Sent M Per

Summary:  
The documents detail FBI and Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (DA) investigations into the 1968 assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy and related matters. A review of Thomas Daniel Good, a student at San Jose State College, notes his residence in San Francisco and irregular attendance patterns. His whereabouts on June 5–6, 1968, were unclear, though he was reported to have returned to his room by the evening of June 5. A note left on his door provided contact details for A. Grossman. The DA's office released a weekly summary (Week #49) dated May 14, 1969, discussing Sirhan B. Sirhan’s conviction being overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court due to legal technicalities, including the admission of his notebook containing "Kennedy must die." Defense attorney Grant B. Cooper argued this evidence was critical for establishing premeditation and criticized jury representation. Prosecutors Lynn D. Compton and John E. Howard commented on trial challenges, security measures, and judicial fairness. The DA’s office also noted Walter Crowe’s potential ties to the Communist Party (CP) and Thomas Good’s possible membership in a CP Youth Club in Northern California. The FBI sought information on conspiracy aspects of the assassination, with the Deputy Attorney General scheduled to testify against a CP member before the Subversive Activities Control Board.  

Key People:  
- **Robert F. Kennedy**: Assassinated on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.  
- **Sirhan B. Sirhan**: Convicted of Kennedy’s murder; his conviction was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1969.  
- **Grant B. Cooper**: Defense attorney for Sirhan, argued legal technicalities led to the overturning of Sirhan’s conviction.  
- **Lynn D. Compton**: Former chief deputy district attorney, commented on the equivalence between political violence and campus activism.  
- **John E. Howard**: Deputy district attorney who addressed judicial challenges in the Sirhan trial.  
- **Thomas Daniel Good**: Student at San Jose State College; his movements and potential CP affiliations were investigated.  
- **Walter Crowe**: Linked to the Communist Party; associated with Sirhan and Good.  
- **Evelle J. Younger**: Los Angeles County District Attorney, oversaw the Sirhan case and weekly summaries.  

Key Locations:  
- **San Francisco** (Thomas Good’s residence, San Jose State College).  
- **Los Angeles** (Ambassador Hotel, site of Kennedy’s assassination; DA office headquarters).  
- **San Jose State College** (Good’s enrollment in a special program with irregular hours).  
- **Dallas** (referenced as a security concern post-Kennedy assassination).  

Key Events:  
- **June 5, 1968**: Assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.  
- **May 14, 1969**: Release of Weekly Summary #49 by the Los Angeles County DA’s office, discussing Sirhan’s overturned conviction and trial proceedings.  
- **Legal challenges to Sirhan’s conviction**: Supreme Court ruling based on evidentiary issues (notebook admission) and jury representation concerns.  
- **Investigations into Communist Party ties**: Walter Crowe and Thomas Good linked to CP activities; Deputy Attorney General scheduled to testify against a CP member.  
- **Security measures**: LAPD’s role in transporting Sirhan post-arrest, emphasizing protection during transport.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into the assassination and related figures (e.g., Thomas Good).  
- **Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office**: Oversaw the Sirhan trial and released weekly summaries for media.  
- **Subversive Activities Control Board**: Scheduled to hear testimony from the Deputy Attorney General regarding Communist Party activities.  
- **Communist Party (CP)**: Linked to Walter Crowe, Thomas Good, and potential conspiracy aspects of Kennedy’s assassination.

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