The Sinatra Files (22 page)
Authors: Tom Kuntz
Informant advised that he could furnish no information which would corroborate the above allegations and, further, that he had no personal knowledge that would connect SINATRA with the CP or the CP movement. He advised that he did not know SINATRA personally and had never attended any affairs at which SINATRA was present.
AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
The above informants, who are familiar with some phases of CP activities in the Chicago area, advised in June 1955 that they had no information concerning FRANK SINATRA.
AT DETROIT, MICHIGAN
Detroit, Michigan
The above individual, who is a self-admitted member of District 7, CP, USA, … advised on March 4, 1955 that to her knowledge FRANK SINATRA was never active in the CP or any related front groups in the State of Michigan.
The above informants, who are familiar with CP and related CP front group activities in the State of Michigan, advised in March 1955 that FRANK SINATRA is unknown to them in connection with the CP movement.
AT NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
Above informant advised on March 31, 1955 that he had a recollection of the Communist press occasionally carrying information indicating that FRANK SINATRA had contributed to the Communist youth organizations in the early 1940’s. Informant did not recall any specific publications or issues and had no personal knowledge or other information concerning such allegations. Informant stated that he also had no information connecting FRANK SINATRA with the CP or the CP movement.
AT NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Informant furnished a pamphlet on July 28, 1947 reflecting that it was written by FRANK SINATRA and bearing the title “Thoughts of an American,” published by the International Workers Order (IWO). This pamphlet, in part, refers to the “pushing around” SINATRA received while attending school in New Jersey. The pamphlet was directed at racial tolerance and read, in part, as follows:
“It is up to all of us to lay aside our unfounded prejudices and make the most of this wonderful country—this country that has been built by many people, by many creeds, nationalities and races in such a way that it cannot be divided … and can never
be conquered … but will always remain the United States … one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
New York, New York
The above individual was a member of the CP in New York… He served as an informant for the FBI and subsequently… On May 19, 1955 he furnished a signed statement … which reads, in part, as follows:
“… I do recall in 1944 during the Roosevelt campaign for re-election Frank Sinatra appeared at a rally which was sponsored by the Upper West Side Citizens Committee, which was a communist front organization. The rally was held at St. Nicholas area 66th St and Columbus Ave. NYC. This rally was held to promote the re-election of President Roosevelt.
“Frank Sinatra appeared and sang two songs, made no speech and left the hall immediately. He was contacted by, who was a member of the James Connolly Branch of the Communist Party, to sing at this rally. I do not know whether Sinatra had any knowledge of the Communist Party membership of”
AT SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
