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and thinks that the other European nations would shoor away fromthe whole concept. He says that even to Germans the wretchodbuilding is only a symbol of the failure and fatility of theWeimar Republic.## LISTS.Tie again went over lists of proposed delegates.## BOLESLAW WIERZBIANSKI.This gentleman has boon in Washington andwill be here again, Burnham thinks họ has been in touch with theNew York Committee. He is head of the International Federationof Free Journalists of Eastern Europe and Baltic and BalkanCountries, headquarters: 10 Stanhope Place, London 72. Accordingto Burnham the outfit represents 1200 journalists scattered overWestern Europe, the USA, Australia and South America. Thoyare said to be publishing 170 papers of varying degrees of-importance. Burnham says that the services of the organizationare being offered presumably for propaganda use and thattheir first objective is to establish a New York office, foroperation and liaison, and that they need $42,000. Burnhamthinks someone here should explore the potential usefulness ofthe group and I suggested that if they had been in contactwith the NY Committee they probably were being explored.LG
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SECRET14 March 1980MEMORANDUM FOR: PC3THROUGH: CUPSUBJECT: Gerard DEOLIER1.  It is requested that arrangements be made with State Department for subject to depart for Berlin on or about 25 April 1980 as a DOC Consultant. This is a temporary duty assignment for thirty days plus air travel time.2.  Subject's application for Foreign Service employment is attached herewith in duplicate.3.  It would be appreciated if you would keep us advised of the progress of this action.J.G.B.F30Enc: F33 Appl.(2)cc: OPC Reg (2)PB-III ChronoPB-III SubjectSECRET
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March 8, 1950.# REICHSTAG PROJECT(To be broadcast over worldwide radio network in all languages in collaboration with Radio Free Europe, RIAS, the various European networks, BBC, CBS-NBC and the Voice of America).## I) PurposeTo re-assert the universal fight for freedom in simple dramatic terms which men everywhere will understand.## II) OccasionBerlinThe opening session of the Cultural Freedom Congress, now scheduled for late June 1950.## III) SponsorThe Congress. Its executive body should include spokesman for all leading countries. Most specifically, it should include at least two outstanding Russians of world reputation and no minor ax to grind. The Russian nobel prize winning novelist Ivan Sumin (living in Paris, I believe), Igor Stravinsky, Serge Koussevitaky are names that suggest themselves. If the Congress itself includes a larger delegation from the leading European countries, then several Russian scholars and scientists now in U.S. or in DP camps should be included. All delegations, from countries on both sides of the Iron Curtain, should be made up entirely of men of unimpeachable moral stature and real reputation. Professional politicians, even when they're good democrats, should be restricted to the rock-bottom minimum and must be of the moral stature of Mayor Ernst. Reuter of Berlin. Petty, self-seeking politics must be kept out. Would kill the whole show.## IV) GENERAL STAGING AND PRODUCTION TECHNIQUEThe general treatment will flow from the moral and political tone of the production. The two are inseparable.Sincerity and moral conviction must dominate the proceeding. Sincerity and moral must be treated as an organic whole: the rededication of a historic building into a House of European Freedom or House of Free Europe.Why the Reichstag?1. It stands on the precise frontier of two worlds, one
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2free, the other slave. It is within a few foot of the Soviet flag onBrandenburg Gate and the warlike Soviet momorial within the Brithehsostor. It is the most dramatic spot for a visible answer to thostwo symbols of despotion and force that exista anywhere in the world.It is the only place to dedicato a palace of freedom which will beclearly visible to soldiers and officers of the Soviet army.2. The Roichstar cerned this redodicatión en September 9, 1948   whs.1 300,00 Berliners flocked before its stops to defy the Kremilin   during the grin days of the Borlin bloedcade.S. It was not on fire by Hermann Goebing and Josef Goebbels, whothen presented the world Comamist novoment with undosorved martyrs andhereos in the person of Dimitrov and his co-defendants. Its rebirth asa nooting place for free men of all nations is a more than fittinghistorical answer to the Rolchstar firo.4. As long as the Reichstag stande in its present ruined condition   it is a cancer feeding on the offended national pride of most Germans.   This is particularly true because it is within sight of the strident Soviot   var memorial. Even the best German denoorat cannot pass this building   without being mad at most of the world. In the normal course of evente,   the building would probably be restored for sone narrow German puгрове.   By making it the Houseof Buropean Freedom wo killerds with one   stone!a) Wo give normal, healthy German and Berlin pride (as distinguishedfros ite wordid, rosantful and chauvinistic manifestations), a positiveoutlet. This is reeducation through dramatic action instead of Sunday school.moralising which registers with nobody. All Berlin will be tremendously---and bealthfully---proud of itself on this day.b) We strike a blow for freedom everywhere.o) e deal an effective blow to resurgent German nationalismin Western Germany and in the Soviet sone, by making both its forms seemlow, provintbal, stupid, ared bush leaqua compared to the Reichstag risinglike phoonix out of the ashes in the cause of European freedom.d) to give West Deriin an engemous moralo boost and forcefullyrewind then that (1) Berlin is a great motropolis (*Weltstadt*) and (11)that it rains part of the free world-in fact one of the prest bastionsof that fres world.3) The Stage SotsNo attempt should be made to prottify the Reichstag for theceremony. Reconstruction will proceed later, with pernics collected frompeople all over the world. (A topa limit should be placed on contributionsto prevent men of wealth and power from contributing more than simpleplain folks everywhere)...At the unveiling, there should be temporary plaquos or*nave*plaster-cist bintex bas-reliefs of the Great Hon of Freedom who willadorusd the building. Perhaps their names-dogo in big bold strokos
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# 3in the two leading alphabets of Europe (the Latin and Cyrillic)-is enough for the opening ceremony. Two names fax and/or busts foreach country will suffice. A great quote from each could go with it.Examples:1.  France: Voltaire (I disagree with everything you say but will    defend to the death your right to say it- words to that effect)    Danton2. Germany: Goethe   Heine (There is a Heine quotation which Mayor Router   (as the host of the Congress) could well use in his opening remarks. It   would set the right tone for all that follows. If the Germans   can be sold on this approach, it is the most devastating answer to   nationalism, to the resurgent neo-fascist groups who are now flying   the black white red of Imperial Germany. Heine's words   offer to the Germans their only chance of return to greatness which   the non-German world can ever respect. (Note that the black-red-gold   is the present flag of West German public-without, however, the   Freeden-loving European content that Heine wanted to give it.3. Italy-- Garibaldi   Massini (?)4. If we want to include the U.S. despite the fact that this   is house of European freedom, there are two great names that will sell   without causing any negative reaction anywhere.a) Jefferson (The most effective answer to the Communistcharge that we are reactionaries are his words on the revolutionaryright to overthrow a bad regime. I see no reason why the dictators of theKremlin and the NKVD should steal the revolution from the men of Loxington and Concord, Valley Forge and th Declaration of Independenos. Thefact that a few lost souls in this country are afraid of Jefferson's sgreat words, is also no reason not to use them.b) Lincoln.5. Russia: The Decembrists. These are the man who returned to   Russia from the Napoleonic wars imbued with western ideas and attempted   to challenge the Tsarist autocracy with a revolutionary democratic   program. They were hanged in 1925. A famous plaque showing the profiles   of the five leaders has been reproduced very widely in the Soviet Union   and is known to practically every Russian school child. In fact, the   Russians know everything about these men, except the ideas and ideals   they represented. These have been carefully suppressed or rendered false   through Soviet Newspeak. For the Reichstag unveiling, I'd have this   plaque reproduced-large enough to be seen across the street in the   Soviet sector. It should face the Soviet side of the street and have the   word "DECEMBRISTS" in the Russian language as well as English, German,   French.
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revolutionary music which neither Communism nor Nazism have polluted(e.g. the Marsellaise, Sorbian chetnik songs, Brüder zur Sonne zurFreiheit, whose Russian version was sung by generations of revolutionistsand illegal words of which are still disseminated todayamong Soviet troops--I've seen an actual leaflet). These songs neednot be in the least provocative or an incitement to anything-except toa deep feeling that freedom is one and indivisible. These songs canbe recorded in RIAS or Free Europe studios well in advance ofmeeting, and can be piped over loudspeakers at Reichstag meeting, withthe crowds joining in. This technique was successfully used with thelast of the abovementioned songs at the Reich tag rally ofSeptember 9, 1943. It is very simple and effective. Radio listenersgot the impression that several hundred thousand people are singing, ifthe acoustics are handled right. No songs should be used to which exceptioncan be taken on the ground that it is aimed against any particular existingregime. There is no reason to do so. The goodstuff applies by implication- and it is an implication which the adversarycannot admit. Can only shut its ears.The right use of music at the Reichstag is essential tothe success of the whole. It is a vital part of the over-all production. Itsimportance for broadcasting purposes can scarcely be overestimated. Givesthe whole show the lift and the universal lilt that is needed.V) THE POLITICAL LINE1. Freedom is one and indivisible. It concerns all men everywhere.   EVERYBODY DESERVES IT. THERE ARE NO CHOSEN PEOPLES, NATIONS OR CONTINENTS.   THERE IS ONLY MAN.2. This is NOT Europe defying Russia. On the contrary, it is Europe   reaching out north, south, east and west to all its children, including   the Russians, and summoning them in the great crusade which must go on   until all are free. If the Soviet rulers want to turn their backs   on Europe, that's their business. The Freedom Congress and Mayor   of Berlin will assume that the Russians want very much to be a part   and parcel of Free Europe. This is the only approach which divides the   Politburo not only from the common people, but from a decisive segment   of the upper party, intellectual and army command of Russia.3. Free Europe Versus Slave Russia is the/road to   World War III. Let's play away from this at all times4. Free Europe, including the Russians, versus the Politburo   and the Cominform, is the only way to make the Burnham thesis work--or   at least give it a fighting chance. It is at last worth   a good test run from the Reichstag steps in connection with this   project. Involves no risk, except the use of a little imagination, and   its cost is very slight indeed.VI) SECURITY AND SURPRISE.Most of the impact will be lost if the approachleaks out through press conferences or other channels. There shouldbe no press conferences until the actual curtain goes up in Berlin. Inno event should the Russians be tipped off as to the approach. Let them
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6assume that the Congress intends to conduct a Europe versus Soviet Union Congress. Let then wear their propaganda accordingly. All their broadcasts, etc. with vituperation aimed at the wrong targets that will make this show doubly effective. Therefore, the working details should be made known to as few people as possible. The National Committee for Free Europe should assist in all technical preparations, furnish the necessary language announcers for broadcasts of the proceedings in the appropriate languages. But it is essential that the contents remain secret until the show goes on the air. This is not only security in the ordinary sense; it is also a matter of delivering the blow with maximum effect.2. Adequate/guards should be posted at all broadcasting and transmitter facilities in Berlin. I am thinking particularly of the transmitter in the Brits section of Berlin, which is far too close to the Soviet line for comfort. While I am convinced that the Russians would make no attempt to start a disturbance at the Reichstag (If we take normal security precautions), I think they may well attempt to sabotage some of the radio installations. I would not trust any except proper American and/ or British public safety officers and guards to protect these.Alternate transmitting and broadcasting units should be held in readiness in case of sabotage against Brits installations or elsewhere. I believe RIAS has two transmitters, but I dont know whether they are both in Brits or not.3. The number of persons at the Berlin end to be informed of the project should be kept as small as possible and transmitted at last possible date consistent with an effective production job. Everything which can be recorded at the New York and should be taken along on unbreakable platters and put on German tape at the Berlin end when operation is in final phase. This is a simple matter. It is done regularly with 101 transcriptions sent to Germany.4. No one in RIAS should know of this operation until final preparatory stage.5. All policy considerations must be cleared in such fashion as to prevent any form of bureaucratic sabotage or buck-passing at the Berlin end of the operation.6. One American, thoroughly familiar with the aims, large and small, of this project, should maintain close personal liaison with "Major Ernst Reuter of Berlin. That is in agreement with the general aims and objectives formulated above--and that he is precisely the man to present these aims in terms which all Berliners, decent Germans, and the rest of the world will understand and admire, I know is the case. He is the perfect host and master of ceremonies. He speaks German, English, French, Russian, Turkish --and believes that freedom is indivisible.Please excuse excess wordage.Boris Shub
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of freedom running through it all the time. Contributions coming from DPs individually, and from special fund- raising events in DP corps, would have an obvious dramatic value.5. As the structure begins to become usable, it should feature all the type activities that make Europe and European civilization worth saving. The emphasis should be on things of lasting value rather than refrigerators, Coca Cola and such. In other words, the best in European films-whether these be French, German, Italian, etc. Some of the old Soviet films, since withdrawl from circulation because they dont fit to the time, should also be shown. The best (repeat best) in American pictures could also be shown. By best is meant that which the Europeans would respect for its artistic or spiritual content, not those which make the most money-they can be seen elsewhere in Berlin.Exhibitions of painting, lectures on current trends in literature, lectures in political science, history and contemporary politics, by outstanding artists, scholars, etc., should be part of the feature of the use of European Freedom, insofar as possible. The building should include a library, and even if it isnt very large, it should include the Great Books in the leading languages, as well as current periodicals, etc to keep the intellectuals of Berlin-and any other civilians-on their toes. There is no such library in Berlin today.Symposia, Town-Hall-Meeting of the ‘air, etc events should could also be held here from time to time. The important thing is to keep the whole building, its reconstruction, and the events it presents, as close to the spirit of the opening ceremonies as possible.4. All of the above is far simpler than it sounds. Europeans love to be given such projects. And I rather suspect that Americans could take to it too, if the broadcast account of the Congress proceedings properly presents the issue to them.B.C.
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STANDARD FORM NO. 63## Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENTTO: Mr. BakerFROM:DATE: 2 March 1950SUBJECT: Clearance status - Kelvin J. Lesky1. Regarding Provisional Clearance - Mr. Garland has informed me that the CIA indices check has revealed derogatory information (in part the derogatory information concerns the fact that OSS would not utilize services of subject). Mr. Garland stated Provisional Clearance would be considered only if there is a written statement concerning status of employment, that is: exactly how subject will be utilized, will Gov't or CIA interest be shown, with whom will he be working and will that person be under cover?2. Regarding Operational Clearance - Mr. Garland advised that investigation of subject cannot be initiated at least for another month as subject is currently being investigated by FBI for Voice of America.
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SECRET8 February 1950MEMORANDUM FOR: SECTHROUGH: COP, (SESUBJECT: Melvin J. LASKY1. It is requested that a provisional security clearance be initiated for subject individual when it is proposed to employ in Germany on a one-time operation involving his arranging for and participation in a public demonstration in Berlin. He will not have access to classified information.2. LASKY is editor of *Der Monat*, a U. S. sponsored German-language intellectual monthly published in Berlin. When additional background information is available, it will be forwarded to your office in order that full operational security clearance may be secured.J.E.D.FEILIFEIII/JED/aocc: O/C Reg (2)FEIII ChronoSubject FileSECRET
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# 14-000001917 to 1948Foreign CorrespondentBerlin, GermanyRegular European dispatches on political situations for publication for...Newsleader Publ Asc00.NewspaperS.V. Levitas, PublisherReason for leaving:Another offerFrom 1943 to 1946E/1, 570US ArmyNumber and kind of employees supervised by youReason for leaving:Honorable DischargeFrom 1941 toNew York CityNew Leader Publ. AssocNewspaperNumber and kind of employees supervised by you:3 Asst. EditorsS.K. LevitasReason for leaving:US ArmyFrom 1940 to 1941New York CityDept. of Interior Nat'l Pk Serv.Federal MonumentsNumber and kind of employees supervised by you:Geo. Palmer, SuperintendentNewspaper offerDescription of your work:Enlisted man 1943-1944Officer, Military Intelligence, Historical Division (1944-1946)Active duty. Erence and GermanyAssistant EditorSalary or income:Starting $2000 perFinal $3000 perDescription of your work: Edited manuscripts, wrote articles for the weekly news-political magazine.HistorianStarting $1500 perFinal $2000 perDescription of your work:Historical research into American past.Lectures on American History.
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# 14-00000| FULL NAME     | PERMANENT OF HOME ADDRESS (Give complete address & street and number) | BUSINESS OF OCCUPATION || ------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------- || Sidney Hook   | New York University                                                   | Prof.                  || S. P. Levitas | 7 E. 15th St. New York City                                           |                        || James Furnham | New York University NYC                                               | Author                 |14. More you in the United States ever regarding your status as conscientious objector or authority whatever?15. Are you now a member of the Communist Party, or have you ever been a member of such party?16. Were you ever in the United States Military or Naval Service during a period of War?17. Are you an advocate the overtrhow of the Government of the United States by force of violence?18. Is the word “honorable” or the word “satisfactory” used in your discharge or separation papers?19. Was service performed on an active full-time basis with full military pay and allowance?Date of entry or entries into service: 1943. Date of separation or separations: 1946.Branch of service: 1918 Army Capt. 194828. Since your live tarthday have you ever teen convicted of hired or imprisoned, or placed on probation, or have you ever been made to deposit bail for the violation of any law, police regulation of ordinance (excluding minor traffic violations for which a fine ($25 or less was imposed.)IF YOUR ANSWERS TO THIS QUESTION (No. 36) INDICATE THAT YOU ARE ENTITLED TO VETERAN PREFERENCE SUCH PREFERENCE WILL BE CREDITED IN THE EXAMINATION. IF APPOINTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH TO THE APPOINTING OFFICER, PRIOR TO ENTRY ON DUTY, OFFICIAL EVIDENCE OF SEPARATION WOM YOUR LATEST FOOD OF ACTIVE SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES DURING TIME OF WAR. DO NOT SUBMIT POCOF OF DISCHARGE OR SEPARATION WITH THIS APPLICATION.Indicate "Yes" or "No" answer by placing X in proper column:37. (a) 11 you served in the U. S Military or Naval Service during polime ONLY, did you participate in a cam- paign or expedition and receive a campaign badge or service ribbon?...(b) Are you a dacbled weeran?...(c) Are you the unmarried wide of a relerun?..(4) Are you the wife of a veteran who has service-con- nected disatay.....IF TOUR/NSWER TO QUESTION 37 (a), (b), (c). OR (d) IS "YES" AND YOU WISH 10 CLAIM VETERAN FIDENCE ATTACH TO THIS APPLICATION VETESAN PREFERENCE CLAM CIVIL SEVICE COMMISSION FORM 14 TOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY PROOF SPECHED THEREN.THIS SPACE FOR USE OF APPOINTING OFFICE OMILYThe informadon ortatred to the answers to Question 36 above has been vert ted by compartson with the bacharge certificate (.Agency: TitleDateWate on wach shed padobe the others, ant sanone Amoch to InsATTEMENT ON NOS APPLICATION IS MUNICHARLE DY LAW US ONESignature of applicanta
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# PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENTInstructions:1. Answer all questions completely. If question does not apply write "not applicable." Write "unknown" only if you do not know the answer and cannot obtain the answer from personal records. Use the blank pages at the end of this form for extra details on any question or questions for which you do not have sufficient room.2. Type, print or write carefully; illegible or incomplete forms will not receive consideration.HAVE YOU READ AND DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS?Yes or. NoSEC. 1. PERSONAL BACKGROUNDA. FULL NAME Mr. Melvin J. LaskyTelephone:Office: 42669Ext.Home: 804603PRESENT ADDRESS US Press Center, Berlin, APO 742PERMANENT ADDRESS 919 Avenue Y, NYC, NYB. NICKNAME NoneWHAT OTHER NAMES HAVE YOU USED?UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE YOU EVER USED THESENAMES?HOW LONG?IF A LEGAL CHANGE, GIVE PARTICULARSC. DATE OF BIRTH 15 Jan 1929 PLACE OF BIRTH New York N.Y. USAD. PRESENT CITIZENSHIP US BY BIRTH? Yes BY MARRIAGE?BY NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE !ISSUED BYHAVE YOU HAD A PREVIOUS NATIONALITY? NoHELD BETWEEN WHAT DATES? TO ANY OTHER NATIONALITY?HAVE YOU TAKEN STEPS TO CHANGE PRESENT CITIZENSHIP? NoGIVE PARTICULARS: