</s>APPENDIX 1 NATIONAL STATES RIGHTS PARTY (NSRP) On November 26, 1957, a source advised that the United White Party (WPP) was organized, a convention held in Knoxville, Tennessee, on November 26. 1957, an article in the November 26- 1957, issue of "Greenville Piedmont," a newspaper of Green- ville, South Carolina, reported "the recent formation of a new political party, to be known as the United White Party." According to the article, the party was formed at a recently held membered, the UWP was reported as many klansman, where represented. The UMP was reported to be being opposed to all "race mixing organizations and individuals." The July, 1958, issue "The Thunderbolt, of self- described as the "Official Racial Nationalist Organ of the National States Rights Party" (NSRP), reported that rank and file "State of the National Rights Party") was reported that the banker of the National States Rights Rights Party, with under the bank at Post Office Box 261, Jeffersonville, Indiana. in November, 1958. A source advisedthat the NSRP is composed of past members of Klan-type organizations and notorious anti-Sentites. Issue No. 19, dated June, 1960, of "The Thunderbolt" announced the address of the headquarters of the NSRP had been changed from Jeffersonville. Indiana, to Post Office Box 783, Birmingham, Alabama. Issue No ., dated July, 1965, of 'The Thunderbolt' Issue No 69, dated August, 1965 , of "THE Thunderbolt" announced the Address of the new headquarters of of the NSRP as Post Office BOX 184, Augusta, Georgia. Issue No ..,, dated April, 1967, of the Thunderbolt' announced the addresses of the newly headquarters of "the NSRp as Post Office Office Box 6263, Savannah, Georgia, 31005. On August 4, 1965. The new headquarters that Edward R. FIELDS, the Information No. 4, 1966, was a source advisor that Edward F. THunderbolt- bolt, "Is the individual R. Fields, actually controls the NSPR." Issue No, 72, dated November, 1965," of "Thunderbolt," reflects Dr. EDWARD R. FIELLDS to be National Director of the NRSP." as well as Editor of ""The Thunderball." "The Thunderbolt"" continues to publish articles attacking Negroes and persons of the Jewish faith. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail FBI investigations into Wayne Lee Sparks, a man associated with white supremacist groups, including the National States Rights Party (NSRP). Sparks was linked to NSRP meetings in Chicago, Illinois, and reportedly expressed opposition to racial integration and equality. On August 19, 1968, Sparks was on military furlough in Chicago after being inducted into the U.S. Army in April 1968. FBI sources indicated he had attended NSRP gatherings where Dr. Edward R. Fields, the NSRP's National Director, was present. Sparks allegedly stated his opposition to integration and expressed a desire to assassinate Robert F. Kennedy (Bobby Kennedy), whom he disliked. The FBI warned that Sparks should be considered armed and dangerous due to allegations he owned a firearm. The documents also reference the Kennedys' residences in Richmond and Indianapolis, noting their relevance to agencies monitoring Sparks.  

Key People:  
- Wayne Lee Sparks: Investigated for associations with NSRP and alleged threats against Robert F. Kennedy.  
- Dr. Edward R. Fields: National Director of NSRP, present at NSRP meetings attended by Sparks.  
- Robert F. Kennedy (Bobby Kennedy): Target of Sparks' alleged assassination intent.  

Key Locations:  
- Chicago, Illinois: Site of NSRP meetings and Sparks' military furlough.  
- Jeffersonville, Indiana; Birmingham, Alabama; Augusta, Georgia; Savannah, Georgia: Former or current headquarters locations of the NSRP.  
- Richmond, Indiana; Indianapolis, Indiana: Mentioned as residences of the Kennedys.  

Key Events:  
- August 1968: Sparks' military furlough in Chicago, with contact details provided for monitoring.  
- January 1967: NSRP meeting in Chicago where Sparks allegedly expressed opposition to integration and stated his intent to assassinate Bobby Kennedy.  
- May 1968: FBI memorandum warning of Sparks' potential danger due to firearm ownership and NSRP ties.  

Key Organizations:  
- National States Rights Party (NSRP): White supremacist group with which Sparks was associated.  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted surveillance on Sparks and NSRP activities.  
- United States Secret Service: Notified of Sparks' potential threat to RFK.

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