Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
[104-10174-10071.pdf — page 397]
TOP SECRET6. According to political reliability, the participants'   names fall in the following categories:a. Blackb. Grayc. White7. Eliminate the blacks. We can keep the gray if the white   list is long enough.8. Jean Paul Sartre is a type which should be excluded. He   has fixed political ideas of the wrong sort. If our people discuss   Soviet labor camps, he will bring Spanish camps, Greek islands,   South Africa, etc. He would cily be an obstructionist.9. Eliminate Plievier.10. Eliminate Julian Huxley.11. Include Czapski on the sponsoring committee.12. Aelegate from South America should be selected.13. It is recommended that Sidney Hook go to Berlin within.    two weeks to crganize the whole affair.![signature of Dawson Smith]DAWSON SMITHPB II: DS/cc: #1 JSIII#2 Droller Chrono#3 DSmith-HAUBLET File#4 DSmith Chrono#5 PB II Chrono#6 OPC Registry Chrono#7 OPC Registry FileTOP SECRET![illegible text]
[104-10174-10071.pdf — page 398]
SECRET16 February 1950.Suggestions for Mr. BakerRe: Project Memorandum No. 35.1. I would suggest that the foliowing person and organizations be invited to attend and participate in the May meeting:a. Dr. Reinhold NIEBUHR (USA) presently at the Union Theological School, Columbia University he is a member of the Commission on the Occupied Areas and past chairman of the General Committee of world Student Service Fund.b. International Student Service (ISS) an outstanding international cultural exchange medium of the university community (ie. both professors and students are included) with headquarters in Geneva. This organization was formed after the first world war and in addition to its conference and tour activities it has been primarily responsible for the relief work done throughout the world in the colleges and universities. This organization is the most prominent existing opponent of the International Union of Students (IUS) in which the FDJ holds membership.c. World Assembly of Youth (WAY) organized recently (1948) in London this is an international youth organization formed to counter the influence and activities of the world Federation of Democratic Youth (WFDY) The WFDY is communist dominated and controlled. The FDJ is a member of the WFDY.2. with reference to the Project Memorandum dated 31 January 1950.6. a. The facilities of the world Radio University (WRUL) a non-governmental short-wave radio station in NYC and Boston might be used in connection with pre-publicizing the May meeting. USA participants could be interviewed and the day-to-day activities of the meeting presented via the air waves.b. c.d. This should be encouraged.8. d. An anonymous publication of COLLOQUIUM might be useful here. This student magazine at the University of Berlin (as opposed to the Free University) prior to april 1948 acted as a spokesman of the student opposition to the Soviet.SECRET
[104-10174-10071.pdf — page 399]
9. why are we apprehensive? Is there a possibility that the west German youth would follow the cp line?11. Considering (9) in the light of (11) I would think that it would serve US interests to fly into Berlin students now in the western zones who have fled their former eastern German nomes. These students, oriented towards the hest, signt best serve our propaganda interests. Dialect speaking to dialect, etc.P.K.SECRET
[104-10174-10071.pdf — page 400]
Nano: 10 Feb.8 Feb. Discussion with Williams reference theme of congress and FW possibilities.Talk withnenby reference project - ho-produced outline draft.9 Feb. Met Dr. Hilger, preliminary talk reference personalities involved in Congress, plan for future meetings.Conference at home of Jim Burnham (Williams, Droller, Smith, Burnham, Glaser.At this meeting Mr. Burnham, in response to questions, stated his enthusiasm for the idea. He proposed that Sidney Hook be sent over to Germany for a few weeks on an exploratory mission and to render what assistance he may in connection with planning. He expressed his willingness to go over to Berlin sometime in advance of the congress (under cover of an invitation he has received from the Free University) to actively assist in planning the agenda and other details. He is making up a list of proposed delegates to be invited; thinks it important someone from S.America be included. He is particularly opposed to the inclusion of Sarto in the list of delegates; is not sure of Plievier but not opposed. Arrangements made to continue conferring, probably next week.10. Feb. 1st draft of Project completed.13 Feb. idea of money compensation.Envid comic from Neamt, spowned by Exchangs. & Orientation Fundi"if your momenty i mot prefiwed To(Steinflatz hotel suggested) (Tabema)Lust any torte desi-able14 Feb. Help taberto send Hall and Laurence to Berlin. Hort!
[104-10174-10071.pdf — page 401]
see Baudouin with some of this question.1. The whole question of the title of the Congress has been giving him some concern. Held at any other time than in immediate juxtaposition to the Communist Youth Rally, it would be OK. Hold at that time it is inevitably going to be regarded as a counter attack and in those terms a 'Congress of Culture' is not adequate. He wants to broaden the base - perhaps label it a political Congress. (by own idea, at the moment, is opposed to a political label; but I agree that a Congress for Intellectual Freedom - which could take in political aspects - might be better than restricting it to culture.)2. He suggests June as a date - unless we can turn out this affair in a BIG and SIGNIFICANT enough fashion to really offset the communist convention. I don't know his arguments for June but I can imagine that they would take the line that instead of being lost in the world wide attention and publicity for the communist deal, it would come as the last shot, after the communists had exposed themselves as slaves of Moscow, and might make a ringing effect. Also June would be the right time for college people to get away from their universities, might be very difficult in May.3. He is anxious to have labor represented and suggested a big representation from labor groups, including Dubinsky. Also certain leading political figures.21 FA Comes material of niemen - land.22 Feb. Project fout in circulation for coord.23 Cable to field (held until 27 for coord.)27 Bryan land Holting (thuyk Time)Circuit with Clutha, Havells, blanby - to meetClint talk Hilges28 Cairns and Chester:At Chester is talkLinda asks for committed conf. on mondayPreferred draft of dispatches to send
[104-10174-10071.pdf — page 402]
Am. Express.Interview under name of Kartin E. Williams, of Kingston, Pa., with Lr. Gilmore, Asst. Passenger Traffic Manager of Trav. Dept.Am. Ex. will accept money (check, draft or cash) in one place N.Y. office - or in several places (Paris, for instance) provided one central office knows details and can coordinate.Will then write to all offices involved, authorizing transportation, etc., for list of persons (which may be added to at last moment). We specify what credentials persons must present. We also specify whether transportation is to be by air, steamship, rail, etc.; first class or otherwise; whether or not expenses are to be allowed in this connection they suggest that travelling expenses be allowed (for meals, etc.) not to exceed 10% of transportation. They suggest that we act as soon as practicable because of rush for travel to Europe but Lr. Gilmore says they can be reasonable cortain of providing air transportation.They will render a complete accounting of transportation and expense money provided, and remit unexpended balances.
[104-10174-10071.pdf — page 403]
# 14-00000Skoggs.![Meeting Summary and Signatures Image]Samples of material so far issued.They are working on the matter of satellite repressatation. Examples: Ceidrovich and Chapski from Poland; Porutka fron Czechoslovakia; Hocolievsky and Yakofleff from Russia. Several others.Eleanor Roosevelt had accepted, but after appearance of NY Times story she was seen by a reporter and was said to have stated that she had changed her mind. Hook is also doubtful because of his commitment to U of Cal. However, a personal letter is going to these three, from McCloy, urgently asking them to attend. Eelen Douglas! and Robt. Kontgomery are both regarded as excellent prospects.Skeggs expressed dim view of Buttles' activities and is anxious US interest and US releases be played down. However, he is anxious that there should be great deal of publicity as time approaches. Furthermore, I got impression that he had inspired Buttles, to some extent at least, to take the action in approaching Hook. For instance, Skeggs is anricus that we consider suggestion that about the 1st or 2nd of June an advertisement appear in NY Times and Wash, Post, signed by large number of organizations and persons, calling attention to Congress. He suggested this could be organized by Sidney Hook which gave me idea that he may have suggested some such activity to Buttles, which may have resulted in Buttles' trip.Details in Berlin are being crefully worked out. Delegates will stop either at the Steinplatz or Amzoo hotel - obvicus reasons for having them all together. They will have official taxis for their use, corridors and entrances will be guarded by plain clothes German and US personnel, some of them will be inconspicuously guarded personally. Meeting place Taberna Academica - will be well guarded.Matter of interpreters being worked upon, repert later.There will be press delegates from all countries, in addition radio RIAS will tape the entire proceedings and will furnishi cuttings to individual radio stations, for instance - if the Vienna radio wants the speech of one of the Austrian dalogates, it can be provided. Rias also will be on air with reports of proceedings, but they may need some pressure later on.He will doler the $200 to Hook and thinks that will be sufficient. He and Hook and Burnham will try to work out methods of definitely signing up certain doubtful prospects. He will roport to Marian Saunders and when he comes to Washington, to Kollerman. on my advice, ho will play it straight with both - as though he had no contact with us, says ho will listen rathor than talk, but I regard that as impossiblo. Will assure State that overything is going well, is completely in hands of comitboo and that all action should sten from Berlin in order to have contral control and full coordination,Was delighted at plans for financing travel of delegatos.
[104-10174-10071.pdf — page 404]
MEMORANDUMREF: PDUICK8 February 19501. All of the names suggested so far are listed. Suggestions are needed for additions.Frau Luise SchroederDr. Klaus Mehnert 261-17292Frieda UtleyA. RossiDorothy ThompsonRuth FischerSperberLin Yu TangAver*Barenkovic*Tonvonlovio*Iovanic*Gabrilovi*Babette Gross -201-3892 (am Peter bis 1923)Ralph BuncheWalter WhiteMax YerginPector - Frankfurt UniversityHu-ShihL. G.In Menia CantteeSelimewickeaps Data Marmarks
[104-10174-10071.pdf — page 405]
SECRET# ROUTING AND RECORD SHEETINSTRUCTIONS: Officer designations should be used in the "TO" column. Under each comment a line should be drawn across sheet and each comment numbered to correspond with the number in the "To" column. Each officer should initial.(Check mark insufficient before further routing). This Record and Routing Sheet should be returned to Registry.FROM: FB-Ⅲ| TO        | ROOM NO. | DATE  | DATE | OFFICER'S INITIALS | COMMENTS || --------- | -------- | ----- | ---- | ------------------ | -------- || 1. SADO   |          | REC'D | FWD  |                    |          || 2. PB-Ⅱ   |          | 2/1   | ✓    | E.O                |          || 3. STAFFⅡ |          |       |      | PM                 |          || 4. COP    |          |       |      | Ұ                  |          || 5. RDPC   |          |       |      |                    |          || 6. FB Ⅲ   |          |       |      |                    |          || 7.        |          |       |      |                    |          || 8.        |          |       |      |                    |          || 9.        |          |       |      |                    |          || 10.       |          |       |      |                    |          || 11.       |          |       |      |                    |          || 12.       |          |       |      |                    |          || 13.       |          |       |      |                    |          || 14.       |          |       |      |                    |          || 15.       |          |       |      |                    |          |FORM NO. 51.10APR 1949SECRET
[104-10174-10071.pdf — page 406]
7 February 1950.MEMORANDUM OF CONFERENCESUBJECT: Proposed Berlin Congress for Cultural FreedomREFERENCE: Dispatch No. 131-CEGWU, dated 6 January 1950Matthew T. Christie memorandum dated 29 December 19501. A conference to discuss subject project was held 6 Feb 1950   in the office of Mr. John E. Baker, Chief FB-III. Present were:Mr. Carmel Offie, SADOMr. John Harrison, Chief Staff II, PPDMr. James 0. Denby, Staff II, Area Branch BMr. Joseph Bryan III, Chief PB-II, PPDMr. Fred W. Williams, PB-IIMr. Geraid Droller, P3-IIMr. Louis Glaser, FB-IIIMr. BakerFor the purpose of this conference, Mr. Harrison acted as thepersonal representative of CPP, and Mr. Baker as the personalrepresentative of. COP.2. Reference communications concerning subject project   were read and discussed. There was unanimous agreement upon   the following points:a. That the project was feasible, worthy and partic-ularly valuable as a partial counter to the Communist Germanyouth rally scheduled for 27 May in Berlin;b. That it could not be staged successfully for lessthan $40,000, but that an allocation of $50,000 should bemade to insure fully adequate financial support:c. That approval of the French and British High Com-missioners for Germany should be obtained to insure tri-partitesupport of the Congress, and that French and British materialaid should be forthcoming, at least to the extent of pro-viding transportation for delegates from their countries.3. It was agreed also that an effort should be made to   arrange the attendance at the congress of representative refugee   intellectuals from curtain countries, but that these should not
[104-10174-10071.pdf — page 407]
- 2 -include members of the various national committees.4. The question of using NYLON funds for this project was not discussed, but will be considered in due course.5. Therefore, it was decided to draft a cable to the German mission granting approval to the project, subject to the stipulation concerning French and British participation, and authorising the field to proceed with preliminary contacts and organizational work. Immediately thereafter, it was agreed, appropriate representatives of CFD and PPD would proceed with the drafting of a project plan in official form, together with appropriate operational annexes to guide implementation of the project.6. Draft of proposed cable to the German mission is attached hereto:![signature of John E. Baker]John E. Baker.FB-IIIConcur:Mr. Offie ![signature] C.θ.Mr. Harrison ![signature]Mr. Denby ![signature] JODMr. Bryan ![signature] ThmMr. Williams ![signature]Mr. Droller ![signature] PMr. Glaser ![signature]JES/njhcc: OPC Reg (2)FS-111 (2)
[104-10174-10071.pdf — page 408]
7 February 1950WHKASHADI OF CONFREHSEVSUBJECT: Proposed Berlin Concreen for-Cultural TestonREPERRANCE: Dispatch No. Int-2622, dated 6 January 1950Matthew T. Orletto memorandum Aated 28 Jecember 15801. A conference to dieauss subject projert una held 6 Feb 1950 in the office of Hr. Jolm H. kakor. Chief FR-III. Present MOPOL:Mr. Commel offie, SATOMr. Joha implica, Chief Staff 11, פיתDr. Joren. besar, Staff 11, ares Franch 3Mr. Josech en 111, Chief כוי וויMr. Fred. V. Villiams, 75-11Mr. Gereld roller, lMr. Jonis finger, -IIIMr. SkorFor the muse of this conference, Mr. Harrigan asted na 2:0 peroral restatative of UP. and ar. where the propercatative of C.2. Reference comunalcations coscerning subject projert Hero Pond nad discussed. There was partes Vas following pointsta. That the progres was fonsible, cortlם שd partin-peenart soמnlarly velmble ka a partial cater to the Commaviias bea youst mlly schattied for? liny in Zerlingb. That it cold at de sternd manseurally for less Ven 0,60, bet thet sa ellomtion of 150,000 alwald do ade iamri Ally aderate flagaciel morort;c. יר זיבw of the Fench and Frisian High Cor-wisetonere for corony should be obtained to insure tri-part150 sport of the Coaches and thet French od sritisk aterial aid sold be fortheming, st least to the art of p vial transportation for dalagstos from their countries..3. 18 the Bread elto thet sa effort wild ho made to arreare the sttcadascot tha concreen of representativo rofug intellectuels fren cirtela countries, bt that there should nat
[104-10174-10071.pdf — page 409]
-2-Include members of the various national committees.4. The question of using STLOS funds for this project was not discussed, but will be considered in due course.5. Therefore, it was decided to draft a cable to the German mission granting approval to the project, subject to the stipulation concerning French and British participation, and authorizing the field to proceed with preliminary contacts and organizational work. Immediately thereafter, it was agreed, appropriate representatives of OPD and FPD would proceed with the drafting of a project plan in official form, together with appropriate operational annexes to guide implementation of the project.6. Draft of proposed cable to the German mission is attached hereto.JEBJohn E. BakerPD-IIIConcur:Mr. OffieMr. HarrisonMr. DentyMr. BryanMr. WilliamsMr. DrollerMr. GlaserJFB/ajhcc: OFC Reg (?)PD-III (?)SADO STAFF II STAFF II/AREA BRANCH BPD-IISECRET
[104-10174-10071.pdf — page 410]
# SECRETROUTING AND RECORD SHEETINSTRUCTIONS: Officer designees should be used in the "to" column. Under each comment a line should be drawnacross sheet and each comment numbered to correspond with the number in the "To" column. Each officer should initial(Check mark insufficientl. Before further routing. This Record and Routing Sheet should be returned to Registry.FROM:CPB II| TO                  | ROOM NO. | DATE REC'D | DATE FRO'O | OFFICER'S INITIALS | COMMENTS || ------------------- | -------- | ---------- | ---------- | ------------------ | -------- || 1.                  |          |            |            |                    |          || FBB III (Mr. Baker) |          | 2/8        |            |                    | hou =    || Suggest             |          |            |            |                    |          || 2.                  |          |            |            |                    |          || LG2                 |          |            |            |                    |          || 3.                  |          |            |            |                    |          || 4.                  |          |            |            |                    |          || 5.                  |          |            |            |                    |          || 6.                  |          |            |            |                    |          || 7.                  |          |            |            |                    |          || 8.                  |          |            |            |                    |          || 9.                  |          |            |            |                    |          || 10.                 |          |            |            |                    |          || 11.                 |          |            |            |                    |          || 12.                 |          |            |            |                    |          || 13.                 |          |            |            |                    |          || 14.                 |          |            |            |                    |          || 15.                 |          |            |            |                    |          || 9-4                 |          |            |            |                    |          || NO.  | 43208.      || ---- | ----------- || DATE | 7 Feb. 1950 |9 Feb.Memo by L.G.: Kroller could be of extreme value, not as contributing anything substantive to the Congress (which he is qualified to do, and which would not be necessary) but because the follow-up will call for intensive PW planning - and securing and hearing the Congress and discussions will benefit proper men there, which would make P3II follow ups much, much more efficient and effective.SECRET (me too!)
[104-10174-10071.pdf — page 411]
SECRET7 February 1950MEMORANDUM TO: COPVIA: DS III, CPPSUBJECT: Berlin Intellectual CongressREFERENCE: COP's memo to FB II, 25 January 19501. FB II agrees that the proposed congress deserves thorough support.2. We would like to send Gerald Droller to Berlin, to arrive a few days before the congress opens and to remain a few days after it closes. Mr. Droller is a native of the city and is specially qualified to represent FB II's interests.3. Our substantive recommendations have already been expressed to Mr. Baker.J. PAYAN, IIIFB II/JETTI/cc: FBS III (Mr. Baker)FBA LIU (Mr. Miller)DS II (Mr. Harrison)FB II Branch ChronoJBIII ChronoOPC Registry ChronoOPC Registry FileSECRET
[104-10174-10071.pdf — page 412]
For the GlaserJEETINSTRUCTIONS: Officer designations should be used in the "To" column. Dader each comment a line should be drawn across sheet and each coument numbered to correspond with the number in the "To column. Each officer should Initial.Check mark insufficient before further routing. This Record and Routing Sheet should be returned to Registry.FROM:|     | TO        | ROOM NO: |     DATE      | OFFICER'S INITIALS |     | NO. | DATE | COMMENTS                                                  || :-: | --------- | :------: | :-----------: | :----------------: | :-: | :-: | ---- | --------------------------------------------------------- || 1.  | Mr. Baker |          | REC'D   FOD'D |                    |     |     |      |                                                           || 2.  | Mr Glaser |          |               |                    |     |     |      | tru I have asked to make equip of project our confidence, || 3.  |           |          |               |                    |     |     |      |                                                           || 4.  |           |          |               |                    |     |     |      |                                                           || 5.  |           |          |               |                    |     |     |      |                                                           || 6.  |           |          |               |                    |     |     |      |                                                           || 7.  |           |          |               |                    |     |     |      |                                                           || 8.  |           |          |               |                    |     |     |      |                                                           || 9.  |           |          |               |                    |     |     |      |                                                           || 10. |           |          |               |                    |     |     |      |                                                           || 11. |           |          |               |                    |     |     |      |                                                           || 12. |           |          |               |                    |     |     |      |                                                           || 13. |           |          |               |                    |     |     |      |                                                           || 14. |           |          |               |                    |     |     |      |                                                           || 15. |           |          |               |                    |     |     |      |                                                           |SECRET