</s>IP 157-492 On 2/7/67, Officers SMITH and HARDY, Jeffersonville PD, advised they could not remember the particulars of this arrest; and, due to the lapse of time, the original arrest ticket has been destroyed. They stated they feel that if anything was out of the ordinary about this arrest, they would recall it. Indianapolis indices negative on WAITE and RICHARD SPARKS. Records of Jeffersonville P.D. Sheriff's Office, and Credit Bureau negative on Richard Sparks. No record Sheriff's Officer's Office and Credit Bureau on WAYNE SPARK. 2 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Wayne Lee Sparks, residing at 3440 South Morgan Street, Chicago, Illinois, was monitored by law enforcement due to his affiliations with hate groups and alleged opposition to racial integration. Sparks attended National States Rights Party (NSRP) meetings in Chicago from 1966 until February 18, 1967. He expressed hostility toward Senator Robert F. Kennedy, stating he would associate with him if successful and calling the Kennedys "wrong" and representing everything he hated. Sparks claimed to own a 1962 Buick and possessed a firearm (type unspecified) kept in his car, though he denied carrying it on his person. He was employed at Lion Match Corporation from 1965–1967, working Monday through Friday. Law enforcement noted his history of traffic violations, including speeding tickets, and a suspended driver’s license. Sparks’ military status included an attempted enlistment in 1967, which was rejected for undisclosed physical reasons. His wife, Frances, resided at 3440 South Morgan Street, Chicago, and he had a child, Michael W. Sparks. The NSRP is described as a white supremacist organization advocating racial segregation and opposing civil rights demonstrations. FBI reports indicate Sparks allegedly distributed "hate-type" literature linked to the NSRP, including an incident in Jeffersonville, Indiana, where he was reportedly arrested for distributing such materials in 1957. The NSRP’s Chicago branch is noted as inactive by 1967 due to financial issues, with members planning to reorganize if civil rights protests resumed. Sparks’ alleged statement in January 1967 expressing intent to assist RFK was documented but lacks further details. The FBI monitored Sparks due to potential threats against RFK and his association with the NSRP.  

Key People  
- **Wayne Lee Sparks**: Subject of the investigation; affiliated with NSRP and KKK groups, expressed anti-Kennedy sentiment, claimed firearm possession.  
- **Frances Sparks**: Wife of Wayne Sparks, resided at 3440 South Morgan Street, Chicago.  
- **Lieutenant Francis O’MALLEY**: Chicago Police Department officer involved in interrogating Sparks regarding his affiliations and firearms.  
- **James Tabor**: Supervisor at Illinois Secretary of State’s Office, provided vehicle registration details.  
- **Dr. Edward R. Fields**: NSRP National Director and editor of "The Thunderbolt."  
- **John Edwards**: Neighborhood acquaintance in Jeffersonville, Indiana.  
- **Louise Dell Medico**: Associate of the Sparks family.  

Key Locations  
- **3440 South Morgan Street, Chicago, Illinois**: Sparks’ residence; also associated with Frances Sparks.  
- **227 North Western Avenue, Chicago, Illinois**: NSRP headquarters where Sparks attended meetings.  
- **Lion Match Corporation, 3433 West 48th Place, Chicago, Illinois**: Sparks’ workplace.  
- **7383 Columbus Drive, Bridgeview, Illinois**: Additional residence of Wayne Sparks.  
- **Jeffersonville, Indiana**: Site of 1957 arrest for distributing NSRP literature; Sparks’ birthplace.  
- **2237 North Western Avenue, Chicago, Illinois**: NSRP National Bookshop location.  
- **Augusta, Georgia**: NSRP national headquarters noted in documents.  

Key Events  
- **January 14, 1967**: NSRP meeting in Chicago where Sparks stated his opposition to integration and expressed hostility toward Senator Robert F. Kennedy.  
- **February 6, 1967**: Sparks denied firearm ownership to Chicago Police Department but later claimed possession of a pistol or revolver.  
- **March 23, 1967**: Sparks informed Lieutenant O’MALLEY he had sold his 1962 Buick and was seeking a newer vehicle.  
- **June 14, 1967**: Law enforcement confirmed Sparks continued employment at Lion Match Corporation.  
- **January 1967**: Sparks made a statement expressing intent to assist Senator Robert F. Kennedy (details unspecified).  
- **1957**: Sparks allegedly distributed NSRP literature in Jeffersonville, Indiana, leading to an arrest.  
- **1967**: NSRP Chicago branch declared bankrupt and ceased operations by March 1967.  

Key Organizations  
- **National States Rights Party (NSRP)**: White supremacist group advocating racial segregation; described as anti-communist and opposed to racial integration; relocated headquarters multiple times between Jeffersonville, Indiana; Birmingham, Alabama; and Augusta, Georgia.  
- **National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Incorporated (NKKKKK)**: Organization linked to Sparks in Ohio; characterized as anti-Negro, anti-Jewish, anti-Catholic, and anti-foreign born.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigation into Sparks’ threat against RFK and NSRP activities.  
- **Chicago Police Department**: Collaborated with FBI on interviews, surveillance, and monitoring of Sparks’ affiliations and firearm claims.  
- **Illinois Secretary of State’s Office**: Provided vehicle registration details for Sparks’ 1962 Buick.

RFK Declassified Files

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