THE REASON FOR THE CITIZEN CARD?

1/13/2019

Marcus Aurelius Foster

On November 6th 1973 two members of the urban militant group 'The Symbionese Liberation Army' killed school superintendent Marcus Foster and badly wounded his deputy, Robert Blackburn, as the two men left an Oakland school board meeting. Two months later on January 10th 1974 Joseph Remiro and Russell Little were arrested, charged and convicted of the murder of Marcus Foster. They would become the focus of a ransom note (February 7th) mailed by the Symbionese Liberation Army shortly after the kidnapping of Patricia Campbell Hearst on February 4th 1974. It read "We're holding your daughter Patricia Hearst and we're never going to give her back to you unless you pigs let Remiro and Little out of prison." On April 15th 1974 members of the Symbionese Liberation Army, including Patricia Hearst brandishing an M1 carbine, burst into the Hibernia Bank branch at 1450 Noriega Street, San Francisco, stole $10,000 and shot two civilians. Money needed to secure housing and supplies to continue their recruitment of new members to the cause, and carry on the fight to release their jailed comrades.

At about the same time, the Badlands film directed by Terrence Malick, and starring Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek was on general release in New York (24th March 1974) and Los Angeles (29th March 1974). The story, though fictional, is loosely based on the real-life murder spree of Charles Starkweather and his girlfriend, Caril Ann Fugate, in 1958. The San Francisco Chronicle ran advertisements for the film, which may very well have prompted a reaction from the Symbionese Liberation Army, who were still fighting for the release of S.L.A members Joseph Remiro and Russell Little. On May 8th 1974 a communication was mailed to the San Francisco Chronicle, stating "Sirs -- I would like to expression my consternation concerning your poor taste + lack of sympathy for the public, as evidenced by your running of the ads for the movie "Badlands," featuring the blurb: "In 1959 most people were killing time. Kit + Holly were killing people." In light of recent events, this kind of murder-glorification can only be deplorable at best (not that glorification of violence was ever justifiable) why don't you show some concern for public sensibilities + cut the ad? A citizen." The Symbionese Liberation Army [supposition] could not understand, from their perspective, the hypocrisy of running advertisements for the 'Badlands' movie glorifying the murder of innocent civilians, while at the same time aiding their newspaper circulation by protracted coverage of the murder of Marcus Foster by Remiro and Little. The Chronicle, as they saw it, was benefiting financially from the murder-glorification of "recent events" (Marcus Foster) that they personally felt wronged by.

In the FBI files regarding the Symionese Liberation Army (shown above), a memorandum dated 30th April 1974 indicated that the Hearst Corporation was prepared to offer a 4 million dollar food plan on May 3rd 1974 for the safe return of their daughter. The Sunday San Francisco Examiner asking for "citizen assistance" had already run a feature article on April 28th 1974 (based on the file information), which resulted in the paper receiving 75 telephone calls offering information regarding S.L.A members. Only 10 days later, on May 8th 1974, the 'Citizen' card arrived at the San Francisco Chronicle, scolding the paper for its movie advertisements, before signing off the letter with "A Citizen". I'm sure the irony wasn't lost on the Symbionese Liberation Army.

16 Comments

Rubislaw 32 link

1/14/2019 02:47:28 am

Very interesting aspects to the case of the SLA's criminality,Richard,and how it might tie in with the four purported,and officially authenticated 1974 correspondences,from the Zodiac.

On a matter of a ''suspect'' ransom demand....the demand states a request for the release of ''Russel and Little'',when we know that it should have read ''Remiro and Little''....with reference to Joseph Remiro and Russell Little.

So,immediately we ought to presume that,if the authorities took this particular ransom demand for release of Patty Hearst.....then they were dealing with....either a ''half wit '' ,or a hoaxer [...or both...].

Particularly,in comparison to the the June 1977 ''Steve McQueen'' letter,as well as aspects of the Exorcist letter,I think that there are grounds for suspecting that the Hearst demand note,is from the Zodiac.....merely trying to involve himself,through self humour,or otherwise.

It would seem that the Badlands letter,came from someone,in a confident and arrogant mood.Perhaps ''a Zodiac'' who feels that his extortion,through trickery,is working once again [?].

Even though the Count Marco letter,subsequently,appeared to bring the Zodiac back to earth,clearly upset again,with how his extortion games,were faring.

Richard

1/14/2019 04:08:51 am

With "a citizen" and "a friend" having similar tone, does this change your mind
https://www.zodiacciphers.com/zodiac-news/sla-letter-not-zodiac-and-here-is-the-fbi-file-to-prove-it

Richard

1/14/2019 04:11:04 am

For me, Rubislaw, I don't believe any of the 1974 letters are Zodiac. I think they are all from the Symbionese Liberation Army. That's just me though.

Rubislaw 32 link

1/14/2019 10:47:37 am

I've tended to assume,that ''a citizen'' and ''a friend'' links up with ''concerned citizen'' and ''A good citizen''....as a collection of similar ''tone'' signatures,picked by the Zodiac.

But,given the nature of what we are discussing,the inference that the FBI picked the ''1974'' ones,to be in keeping with the earlier two,is now suggested as a possibility [?].

But,equally,as part of the debate,the FBI held back ''concerned citizen'' for many years....and,I didn't spot ''A good citizen'',as part of a collection of police reports,from Sgt John Lynch,of the VPD,until about 4 years ago.

Possibly,Sgt Lynch is behind much of this ''jiggery pokery'' [?].I stand,accusing him,of ''concocting'' the ''slow boat to China'' letter to Paul Avery,which alerted Avery to possible Zodiac links,to the Cheri Jo Bates murder,also.

Perhaps Sgt Lynch became a sort of ''fixer'' for LE,as the case continued ''empty handed'' [?].

Just prior to retirement,Det.Terry Poyser may have been seen,as the person to carry out this sort of hoodwinking work,recently [?].

Problem is...that he is a complete ''amateur'',when it comes to lying,with conviction and persuasion.

An ''incredulous'' liar.

[ ...My words....]

Rubislaw 32 link

1/14/2019 04:25:34 am

This ''ransom note'',I believe,is good for the overall debate on this particular period of claimed Zodiac extortion.

It does seem to have persuading aspects.But,perhaps on the basis,that some of the Zodiac's correspondences,came with some inebriation,for ''Dutch Courage''.....and may not have always been fully informed of the facts of criminal cases,for which he was attempting to ''muscle in on'' [?].

A more ''slick'' looking hoax,related to SLA activities,can be found on page 733,of the first set of the FBI's Hearst files.

It's a typed message,referring to missile sites,and includes a sketch of a trial mask.Interestingly,perhaps,it is signed by someone referring to themselves,as ''Red Chief''.

But,I do ''like'' the one you have posted....and,presents possibilities.

Richard

1/14/2019 05:31:25 am

The Red Chief could be a precursor to Red Phantom Rubislaw. Also, bearing in mind many of the taped S.L.A correspondence was sent using Scotch Tape, reminiscent of the purported Zodiac correspondence in 1978."I have my name on the bottom of the lid with the scotch tape....My tape is waiting for me all over California".

Rubislaw 32 link

1/14/2019 06:35:58 am

Yes indeed,Richard.....interesting that you should bring up the subject of ''Scotch Tape''.Particularly,with a certain Mr.Graysmith,for whom we learned of this claimed typed letter.

Kevin Fagan has recently informed us that,with the 50th anniversary of LHR in mind,Mr.Graysmith ''has yet'' [..as quoted..] to comment on Zodiac matters,in general.

Is Mr.Fagan inferring that Mr.Graysmith is to comment,at some point,and,perhaps avail himself to questioning [?].

I am beginning to conclude that,it is Mr.Fagan who is dangling us,on a piece of string,here.As if there aren't also,tantalising aspects to the ''2001 New Years Card'' that require answers....alone [?].

What is going on ? April Fools Day,is not until April 1st...and this ''wake up call'',is hardly respectful to the bereaved of Zodiac's victims [?].

So far,the journalists,in question,are behaving like over grown schoolboys...through an ''anti-active'' stance.

Richard

1/14/2019 04:27:47 pm

Gambu Ganuurru, or Cumbo Gunnerah in an older spelling, also known as the Red Chief, or Red Kangaroo was a Kamilaroi [Gamilaraay] man who lived in the area that is now the town of Gunnedah in north-west New South Wales in the 18th century.

He had a reputation as a warrior and wise leader of the Gunn-e-darr tribe.

He was buried in the mid 18th century in a manner befitting a Kamilaroi man of great importance; in a sitting position, backed by a tree carved with totemic designs. The stories of his bravery, achievements and adventures were handed down through the generations and his burial place was treated with great respect.
Writer Ion Idriess wrote The Red Chief first published in 1953, which became a best-seller of its day. The tag 'Red Chief' was coined by Idriess; it is not used in the source documents

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambu_Ganuurru

Rubislaw 32 link

1/15/2019 05:59:06 am

Thanks for the ''Red Chief'' information,Richard.

I have a feeling,that ''this'' hoaxer,could be the same one,as possible Zodiac threats on Sammy Davis Jnr and Col.Saunders.

I will look up those threats,again,and post if I find anything interesting.

Rubislaw 32 link

1/16/2019 07:46:35 am

Certainly worth a ''browse'',at least,Richard,for comparisons between ''Red Chief'',and a ''whole spiel'' about celebrities,typed out by someone calling themselves ''Der Fuhrer''...complete with a sketch of an android,signed by ''Jim''....probably referring to the Captain of the Starship ''Enterprise'',as in ''Star Trek''.

The ''Der fuhrer'' typed note,looks like was sent to both Sammy Davis Jnr and Col.Sanders [...heir to ''Kentucky Fried Chicken'' [?]..]

I've loooked at the Sammy Davis Jnr. threat....but so far,can't access the Col.Sanders one,since zodiackillersite,only allow access to members.

But both,I believe,come under the heading of ''The General'' letters,in the ''unconfirmed'' section.

The threat to Sammy Davis Jnr.,was made January 19th 1974,which is in keeping with this general ''1974'' topic.....since ''The General'' was the primary signatory of both letters.

What I notice about the sketches of both the Android and Missile mask,is that they both appear to be drawn,with a draftsman's pen.

''Weird stuff'',anyway.

Rubislaw 32 link

1/16/2019 12:45:13 pm

I think it's quite apparent that the hoaxer,is one and the same person,for ''Col.and Mrs.Sanders'',''Sammy Davis Jnr.''and ''Randolph Hearst''.

January 14th 1974 : Col.and Mrs.Sanders

''....go to any recruiting stations and call the Los Angeles Nike Missile Base.''
'' The General ''

January 19th 1974 : Sammy Davis Jnr.

''....go to the L.A. [SFV] Nike Missile Base for instructions.''
'' The General ''

February 10th 1974 : Randolph Hearst

''...go to the San Fernando Valley Ca. Nike Missile Base and call our executive secretary.''
.....Red Chief.....

Rubislaw 32 link

1/16/2019 04:15:31 pm

I note further that the typing of the ''Der Fuhrer'' ''rant'',and ''Red Chief'' letter,contain the same ''m'',which falls below other lower case letters.

So,same typewriter for R.Hearst,as well as Sammy Davis....and as suggested,but not confirmed,Harland Sanders.

The letters were mailed to Sammy Davis,in Reno,Harland Sanders,in L.A.,and ''The Traffic Controller'',in Hong Kong,for Randolf Hearst.

The ''Hearst'' envelope was originally sent from San Rafael....but also has a ''North Hollywood'' post mark.

Rubislaw 32 link

1/17/2019 06:11:39 am

Just as a possible extra point of interest,a card accompanying Sammy Davis Jnr.'s threat,had ''KGIL'' and a phone number,written on it.

''KGIL'' was a radio station,located in the San Fernando Valley.

I note that the SLA used ''KPFA'',KSAN'' and ''KDIA'',as radio stations to put across taped messages.

So,''no match'',but interesting that the hoaxer should reference a radio station,before sending a threat to Randolf Hearst,on February 10th.

I'm close to done on this hoaxer,for now....but may check on other ''Rat Pack'' members,for any threats.

The FBI suggested that Sammy Davis Jnr, believed that other showbiz colleagues may have received similar threats.

Richard

1/17/2019 06:53:11 am

It would be useful eventually, time permitting, to track the movements of these postmarks and targets throughout California Rubislaw. The actual problem with the Hearnap files is the vast quantity. There could be many clues waiting to be found. The San Fernando Valley is very relevant to Kathleen Soliah.

Rubislaw 32 link

1/17/2019 07:26:14 am

Yes,the San Fernando keeps cropping up,Richard.

''Sort of'' north of Hollywood,which is north of central L.A. [?].

I have a personal thing on ''Pasadena'' now [...east of Hollywood..],realising that ''Zodiac's'' primary home,may have been there,as early as 1969.

This aside,I'm actually going to switch ''FBI Files'' to the Black Panther Party...just for a bit.

Of course,it's my claim,though the ''340'',that the Zodiac focused some of its content,on the assassinations of John Huggins and Bunchy Carter,at UCLA,on January 17th 1969.

So,something on Zodiac,as a hoaxer,might turn up,in those files.

''Appropriate'' really....to-day is the 50th anniversary of those two BBP members' murders,claimed to be,by ex-FBI agent,Claude Hubert....with accomplices Larry and George Stiner,and Donald Hawkins.

Will post anything to your site,of interest....plus anything more,on the SLA angle.

Richard

1/17/2019 07:34:18 am

Bloody hell Rubislaw, if we open any more FBI files we could have no Zodiac Killer or more Zodiac Killer by the end of the week. Happy hunting.

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