</s>NY 105-916413 available information concerning the deposits of 7/3/67.and 7/31/67, in the amounts of $124.00 and $1,000.00 respectively, to the account of FREIDA LAWRENCE. 2. The NYO will await completion of investigation by the New Haven Office. - 2- 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

John F. Kennedy, the assassination, investigations, or related individuals and events:

* John M. Laurence, also known as John M Lawrence: A male of white ethnicity, born in Fort Worth, Texas, arrested by Danbury Police on September 3, 1967, for breach of peace, soliciting without a permit, loitering, and unlawful assembly.
* Arrested again on November 15-16, 1967, for breach of peace; obscene literature; soliciting without a permit, and loitering.
* Charged with disturbing the peace, loitering, and selling obscene literature in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
* Involved with Federated Americans Against Israeli Racism (FAIR), distributing pro-Arab literature at St. Anthony's Church in Danbury, Connecticut.
* Distributing literature with titles such as "Restore Palestine to the Arab People" and "Kill an Arab for Zion Today".
* Arrested by Officer Robert O'Neill on September 3, 1967, after being asked to leave the area by Rev. Eman Ferris, Pastor of St. Anthony's Church.
* Had a table set up in front of St. Anthony's Church with literature and was distributing it when arrested.
* Involved with Arab organizations and had affiliations with pro-Arab groups.
* Issued a letter over his signature to Ross Stevens, Radio Station WLAD, Danbury, on October 16, 1967.
* Issued F.A.I.R. News releases on October 15 and October 6, 1967.

Other individuals and events:

* James Post, Clerk, "The New York Times" Information Bureau: Advised that the records contained no information concerning John M. Laurence or the Federated Americans Against Israeli Racism.
* Lawrence Keenan, Division of Corporate Records, New York State Department of State: Advised that there was no record of the Federated Americans Against Israel Racism ever having been incorporated in the State of New York.
* Tammy Benamy: Observed a male and female selling literature at 8th Street and Sixth Avenue, New York City, on November 15, 1967. The literature was pro-Arab and anti-Israel.
* Gretchen Elliott, Clerk, Connecticut State Jail: Advised that the files of that institution reflect that John M. Laurence was arrested by Banbury Police on September 28, 1967, on a fugitive warrant issued by the New York Police Department.
* Sergeant Edward Keating, Detective Bureau, Danbury Police Department: Furnished information concerning the arrest of John M. Laurence and his involvement with FAIR.
* Officer Robert O'Neill, Danbury Police Department: Arrested John M. Laurence on September 3, 1967, for breach of peace after being asked to leave the area by Rev. Eman Ferris, Pastor of St. Anthony's Church.

Dates and locations:

* November 15-16, 1967: John M. Laurence arrested in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
* September 3, 1967: John M. Laurence arrested in Danbury, Connecticut.
* October 16, 1967: Letter issued by John M. Laurence to Ross Stevens, Radio Station WLAD, Danbury.
* October 15 and October 6, 1967: F.A.I.R. News releases issued by John M. Laurence.
* July 5, 1967: Communication from Nassau County Police, New York, advising that John L. Lawrence had been charged with a crime.

Significant events or activities:

* Distribution of pro-Arab literature at St. Anthony's Church in Danbury, Connecticut.
* Arrests of John M. Laurence for breach of peace, soliciting without a permit, loitering, and unlawful assembly.
* Involvement with Arab organizations and affiliations with pro-Arab groups.

Evidence, testimony, or findings mentioned:

* Photostatic copies of documents concerning John M. Laurence's activities.
* Testimony from various individuals, including James Post, Lawrence Keenan, Tammy Benamy, Gretchen Elliott, Sergeant Edward Keating, and Officer Robert O'Neill.
* Information from police department files and records.

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