Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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The National Committee for a Free Surope, Inc., was formed in 1949 when a group of private citizens joined together for positive action against Soviet enslavement. It concentrates its efforts on the 100 million Contral and Eastern Europeans today living undor inhuman conditions of force and fear. This tyranny, imposed by Soviet Russia in flagrant violation of her solemn guarantees, procludes the enduring world peace desired by free men overywhere. The National Committee for a Free Europe is the American peoples' answer to the Kromlin's despotic rule.The Committee seekat:(1) To pierce the Iron Curtain with messages of moral and practical value through the facilities of Radio Free Europe, thus taking the fight to the enemies' camps(2) To build for the future by educating young refugoes from Communism through the Mid-European Studies Center hore in the United States, and the Free Ruropeen University in Exile in Strasbourg, France. In this manner we attempt to preserve the cultural heritage of the past which the enemy seeks to destroy:(3) To develop political unity and a dynamio platform of aims and principles among the exile groups through the Division of Exile Relations,(4) To assemble, analyze and distribute knowledge about ourrent conditions in the captive area;(5) To create active public support, both moral and material, for these activities.
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- 2 -Vital to the work and well being of the National Committee for a Free Europe are its approximately two thousand olion Associates. 60 percent of these eliens aro in Europe, with the rost residing either temporarily or permanently in the United Statos. At the present time over one hundred of those aliens residing here faco imminont deportation.It might be inserted parenthetically at this point that all of these aliers presently faoing deportation have attempted to remain within the spirit and the letter of the law, but because of the absurdities of the law have been forced into the position of being wilful violators of it. We do not sponk, either now or et any point in this disoussion, about evadors of, or fugitives from, justice, but shall only refer to individuals of good feith, attempting to the best of their ability to conform to the rules and regulations of the country which they believe, often mistakenly, to be the refuge of the afflicted.At various times during the history of our orgenization it has been necessary for the National Committee or its subsidiaries to ask certain aliens with particular talents to come to the United States on extremoly short notice. They were, of course, admitted as visitors. After these lions had arrived in the United States, they wero immediately faced with the problem of attempting in some menner to regularise their status here so that trips back and forth from Europe for visa re-newal purposes would not be necessitated.. Under the, present immigration law the only possibility of obtaining such romuterization was by having
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- 3-the alien apply at an American Consulate in Canada, await the issuanceof a visa number, and then having the alien personally pick up the visaat the appropriate consulato. This prooeduro usually took from a yearto 18 months. But this moda of regulartenston-will conso under the newlaw, sincs aliens will not be admitted into the United States from Canadawithout having first complotod certain residential requirements thoro..The only manner of safoguerding, the residence of an alienvisitor in the United States at prosont is to attempt to got unlimitedextensions of his visitor's vise. This is of course impossible. Thoallen finds himself, therefore, in the position of being doporteble tothe country from which he cane, and in most casce after having stayed inthe United States for over a year, the respective governments will rofusehim pormission to return. In the end the allon finds himself in a pos1-tion worse than the one which he enjoyed while residing in a DisplacedPersons camp in Germany.Students supported by our Bild-European Studies Contor find them-selves in an oven more embarrassing position. They are allowed to cometo the United States as students providing their re-entry pormits to thecountries from which they come are still valid. Any student who comesto take advantage of our scholarshipe comes for at least a period offrom two to four years and is therefore unable to maintain his residenceabroad and keer his scholarship at the same time. They soon arrive atthe point where they cannot return to Europe, cannot continue their studioshere, and are constantly harrassed by officers of the Imigration Service.Those students studying at our Free Europe University in Exile in Strasbourg
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- 4 -cannot come to the United States to continuo thoir studies at graduateschools hore, beonuse most of then aro chargeablo-be-heavily oversub-soribed quotas.Our work here in the National Committee for a Froo Europe isessentially payohological. Our ansoolatce in Radio Free Europe, theDivision of Exile kolations, etc., ornnot do officient, offootive orproductivo work when they are constantly betne harrassed by officialsof the Imalpration Service. Then their stay-in-the United States in_ona day to day besis they cannot devote their full energies to the workfor which they came to this country, while it to brus-that most of themintend to return to the country of their origin whon Communist dominationis overthrown there, they must have nome assurance that they con remainpeacefully hero until-thet moment. Thoroforo, it would soon appropriatethat sose provision be made in the immigration, lows that students andtemporary visitors in the United Stated be allowed to adjust their stetusto that of temporary, if not pormanont, rosidence in the United States.Another aspect of the inw which should be-considered-10-thoMony of the exile leaders of various Iron Curtain countriosworo admissable to the United Statos undor the Displaced Persons Aot of1948 as amended. However, when asked by the Immalgration authoritieswhether they intended te remain in the United States tomporarily or por-manently, they answered in all honosty that they intended to remain herecnly until their own ocuntries had been liberated from the yoke of Con-munist tyranny.Of course, by their own admission they were thoroforeautomatically barred from adjusting their status from that of temporaryvisitor to permanent resident. In-tho.case of our student asscolates,
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- 5 -they are obliged by the Committee as a requisite to receiving a scholar-ship, to sign a statement agreeing to return to the country of their origin when liberation comes so that their training will be of direct help in the cause of building a free world. It is indeed unfortunate that both the present law and the forthcoming one makes no provision for political refugees except in the once of those individuals who are admitted to the United States under diplomatic standing and subsequent-ly be the service of their government.At the present moment individuals awaiting adjustment under this particular section of the ... law are in an extremely precarious position. All of them have a lifetime of political activity behind them, and therefore the administrative delay in processing their applications, completing investigations, etc., has been interminable. Now, most of them are receiving notices from the Department of Justice stating that since their applications have not been processed within the time limit, they are now eligible for deportation proceedings which will be effected forthwith.Both the present and the future immigration laws make no provision for administrative discretion in the enforcement of the deportation laws. Should the local commissioner be allowed to use his discretionary powers in the matter of deporting individuals such as those discussed, the problem in great part would be cleared up.The national quotes system is completely out of accord with present worldwide conditions. Almost all of the Iron Curtain countries, with the possible exceptions of Czechoslovakia and Poland, have annual
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- 6 -quotas of only 100, and those quotas are almost all oversubsoribed to the year 2000. Should the mortgagos laid on those quotes by the Dispiaced Persons hot be removed, or if Eungarians, for example, were able to borrow from the British quota, we should be able to bring to the United States meny allons possessing particular skills whose services aro urgently needed by this organization. Many of our allone are highly skilled technical, professional, medioal or scientifia men whose treining, expor-lonce and ability would most certainly be prospectively beneficial to the United Statoo.It is because of the heavily ovorsubsoribed condition of the quotes of Hungary, Bulgaria, oto., that most of the applications for visas, nede as long as two years ago in American Consulatos in Canada, are being returned unprocessed, with the notation that no nation can be taken on their application due to the imminent approach of the offective dato of the new law.Neither the presont 1ms, nor the new law makes proper provision for Displaced forsons who are bone fide visitors to the United States. None of those people have passports from their am countries, sinco all of them have rejected the political party presently holding sway thero. As a result they are traveling on French, Goraan, or other free country affidavits of identity or travel documents. Before a visa can be extended under the law, the travel documents end ro-entry paramite must be valid for a period of sixty days beyond the date of application. These countries will not extend these doouments since the bearers are not nationals of the issuin country. This, in effect, means that theso visitors can only
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- 7 -remain for a period of from six to nine months, and then must return toEurope, oftentimes without being able to complete the work for which theycame.Finally, it would seem that some provision could be made forthe rapid processing of the visas of both prospective immigrants and pros-pective visitors so that in case of necessity an alien can be broughtquickly to the United States without the usual two year delay.Generally speaking, if some drastic changes are not made inthe Immigration laws at the earliest possible moment, we can foresee thevirtual disbanding the National Councils Division of this organization,and a serious curtailment of the quality of the broadcasts from RadioFree Europe, and, although it is not à-propos to the present matter, weshould like to point out that these broadcasts are making a terrific im-pact behind the Iron Curtain. One has only to read the virulent attacksagainst our organization printed in the Communist press all over the worldto be assured of their effectiveness. The propaganda value to the Com-munist cause of the mass deportations now being planned of these well-knownexiles is of course immeasurable.When Public Law 414 was being debated in the Congress, it wassubmitted that the present Immigration and Nationality Act was one riddledwith inconsistencies and completely engulfed in "red tape." We respect-fully submit that the forthcoming law is full of even more inconsistencies,is completely unaware of present world conditions, will in effect stop allimmigration except from those countries which are socially acceptable, andwill create an impassible labyrinth of restrictive red tape.
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23 October 1952MEMORANDUM FOR: DEPUTY DIRECTOR (PLANS)SUBJECT: Maynard Barnes and Cumel Offie1. In conversation the other day you asked me through what channel Maynard Barnes and Cumel Offio were stating their opinions on the matter of NCFE's request to move the administrative headquarters of the exile countries from Washington to New York, and who was listening to Barnes and Offio.2. The channel seems to be the Southeastern European Division and in particular Colonel Yatsevitch, SE/QPP. The Southeastern European Division maintains an extremely skeptical view of NCFE activities in the exile field and has gone to considerable trouble, through exiles as well as through Barnes and Offle, to create the greatest possible objection not only to the recent move of the exile but to NCFE in general. I am attaching an article by Edgar A. Mowrer which was written at the behest of Mr. Offie and was originally intended to be the first of a series. We have been successful in having the series idea dropped.3. While I believe that there is some justification in the points the EE Division continually makes about the exile record of the New York Committee, I think the inter-governmental squabble which is aroused by the Division's repeated attempts to use exiles, members of the State Department, and others as a sounding board for its own lack of sympathy with NCFE makes it difficult for the National Committee to fulfill its charter and for CIA to control day-to-day operations without interference from the State Department and others from outside the Agency.4. I suggest that you send the attached memorandum to the Chiefs of EE, SE and IO. It is worded in such a manner that it will not reveal this reference.THOMAS W. BRADENChiefInternational Organizations Division2 Attachments1. Mowrer article..2. Suggested memo.
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# SECRETSECURITY INFORMATION13 October 1952MEMORANDUM FOR: CHIEF, IOFROM: Chief, ROM/OISSUBJECT: Exchange of Intelligence Information between the NCFS and the DD/P Offices1.  The National Committee for a Free Europe is the reservoir of a great wealth of intelligence information, particularly in the field of psychological warfare. A four-day survey of the NCFS conducted by an OIS case officer indicated that three NCFS components - the Research and Publications Service, the Mid-European Studios Center, and the Radio Free Europe - can make a very valuable contribution to the operational intelligence required by the DD/P offices.2.  It is the purpose of this memorandum to suggest a procedure for the most effective use of the NCFS intelligence potential. The most practical approach seems to be as follows:a. At this time it does not appear necessary to establish a continuous flow of raw and finished intelligence from the NCFE to the DD/P offices. Rather, we would like to use NCFE facilities whenever individual cases indicate that such action is advisable.b. We would like to maintain a direct relationship with the NCFS for the purpose of enlisting its support in the work on our individual cases. When the nature of the case indicates that the NCFE can make a valuable contribution to it, we could make arrangements through the Chief of IO/TONIC, to make direct contact with one of the security-cleared NCFE officers. A permanently-designated OIS case officer (A. Snatton and/or H. Knoepfmacher) would then proceed to New York to discuss the substantive research problems in the NCFA and reach an agreement on the scope of NCFS. support.3.  It is recognised that the final authority on all contacts with the NCFS rests with the Chief of IC/TONIC, and that the latter may direct and limit such contacts whenever he desires.
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SEORETJATION4. We suggest that, for the purpose of meeting security require- ments, the two OIS case officers assigned to NCP liaison be given permanent cover which would be arranged by the NCP Personnel Officer and the Chief of IO/TONIC.5. It is recognized that the relationship between WM/OIS and the NCPS must be based on mutual exchange of information. We are, thoraforo, prepared to provide such intelligence research support to the NCFE as may be given within security laite and our inhour capa- bilitics. The requests for inteliigence support from the NCPE would be channeled to R31/O13 through the Chief of IO/TONIC.6. Our proposals contained in this momorandun have beon discussed with the Chief of IO/TONIC and an understanding has been reached on all points covered. It is requested that the suggested procedure be approved.
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Security farmeDD/F 807OCT 10 1952MEMORANDUM FOR: C/FIFROM: C/ROM/FISUBJECT: Survey of the National Committee for a Free Europe1. This memorandum serves to inform you of a four-day survey made of the National Committee for a Free Europe by Alexander Chatton of ROM/OIS. The survey has uncovered a great wealth of information, contained both in raw files and finished reports, which is of operational intelligence interest. We are now making arrangements, through the IO Division, for continuing access to the NCFF files and for direct liaison with the NCFF Staff.2. In the course of his conversation with Shatton, the President of the NCFE (Admiral Harold Piller) expressed concern over the fact that he had not been notified of Shatton's arrival and stated that he does not look with favor at CIA individuals working in the NCFE without his knowledge. Although Shatton informed him that his visit had been cleared with the IO Division, Admiral Miller remained somewhat unconvinced that the arrangements had properly been made. I suggest that this misunderstanding be brought to the attention of the DD/P, so that he may be informed of the facts in the event the matter is brought up by Admiral Miller in his contacts with the DCI and the DDCI.3. Mr. Shatton's visit to the NCFE headquarters took place on 16, 17, 18 and 19 September.
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SECRETSECURITY INFORMATIONAwry 80ct:DDP 724 October 1952MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, International Organizations Division,P & P StaffSUBJECT: National Committee for Free Europe's Request forFunds to Build a Gymnasium at the Free University-in-Exile; Reclamer of Admiral Miller.1. I believe that I told Mr. Braden last evening of the tolo-   phone call which I had received from Admiral Miller and of what I   had said in response to his request for funds to build the gymnasium.   I want to make it clear that I offered him no specific encouragement,   and confined my remarks to a statement that if he wished to draw up   a proper application we would study it very carefully. I told him   that this seemed to us an unnecessary expense and one which I would   find difficult to defend with the Director in light of our present   economy drive.2. I should greatly appreciate a thorough staff job being   done on this matter to relieve mo of the necessity of thinking up   all of the arguments pro and con, especially the latter. will some-   one please dig up in the Congressional Records the speechos mado   during the last session of Congress in condemnation of the State De-   partment's lavish approach to the educational and cultural exchange   program? If we were ever forced to defend this Free. University   program, I think we would be extremely vulnerable on the score of   having spent $50,000 for a gymnasium or anything like it. This 18   the icing on the cake and has the sound of being definitoly in the   lumry category. There is also the very questionable wisdom of our   spending additional money on "permanent plant", when we cannot be   sure how long we will be able to continue our support of this enter-   prise, nor for that matter how long the present flow of student   material will continue.3. Please let us sharpen up our thinking and our pencils   as well. In the final analysis I shall probably have to veto this   proposition, and will certainly do so unless it is much more con-   vincingly supported than heretofore. However, I would like some   help on this.(Signed) FRANK 3. WISHERFRANK O. WISNERDeputy Director (Plans)SECRETSECURITY INFORMON
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, IO DivisionSUBJECT: NCFE-SE Division Conference on Rumanian Refugee SituationREVERENCE: Memo to Chief, IOD, Subject: Current U. S. Attempt to Form a Unified Rumanian Refugee Organisation, dated 12 September 1952.1. It is requested that the referenced memorandum be forwarded to the NCFE for study prior to the conference (ref, para. 8) between NCFE representatives and personnel of this Division.2. Due to the importance of the negotiations with the Rumanians, no action should be taken on the plan outlined in the memorandum until after the conference is held. The Division representative to be assigned on TDY in New York (ref, para. 7) will be designated prior to the conference.3. We have been informed that Mr. Visoinnu has not received an acknowledgment of his letter and proposal. It is suggested that the NCFE write Hr. Visoianu, expressing appreciation for his communication, and inform him that the liCiE has been studying various proposals and hopes that within the next few weeks further discussions can be arranged.JOHN E. BAKERChief, SE
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25 Sept. 52MEMORANDUM FOR: DEPUTY DIRECTOR (PLANS)SUBJECT: Request for Budget Revision for NCFEREFERENCE: Memo to DD/A and DD/P from Comptroller 13 Sept. 521. Paragraphs 1, 2 and 4 of the subject memorandum requesting a budget revision for NCFA are explained in the supporting data attached to that memorandum. Items totaling $78,343 to be released from the reserve held by CIA, summarized in those paragraphs, are for material support of substantive operations already approved. Release of these items to NCFA is concurred in by International Organizations Division. It is recommended that the sum of $78,343 be released to NCFA.2. The item in paragraph 3, i.e. $60,000 for nine months' operating expenses from July 1952 through March 1953 for the International Center of Free Trade Unionists in Exile, Paris, is concurred in by the IO Division. The reason for its concurrence is as follows:a. Support in the amount of $71,000 for the International Center of Free Trade Unionists in Exile through NCFA was undertaken by a memorandum for the DD/P dated 1 September 1951, Lewis S. Thompson, Chief, Special Projects, OPC.b. In early June 1952, the matter of continuing support for the ICFTU in Exile was reviewed by the DDCI, Admiral Miller and Mr. Braden. It was decided that the ICFTU in Exile would continue to be subsidized in the amount of $60,000 for a nine months' period, running from July 1952 through March 1953.3. A cable, IN-34233, from Mr. Braden indicates the Chief of the Paris Station and Mr. Braden have discussed the possibility of ending relations with the ICFTU in Exile. Mr. Braden indicates he wishes to take up this matter with the DDCI on his return.
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- 2 -4. It is therefore recommended that the sum of $60,000 be released to NCFE to enable them to continue payments as already agreed. If the support for the ICFTW in Exile should be terminated, funds remaining in NCFE's hands can be applied to other proposed activities now held for justification by CIA.GERALD E. MILLERChiefPolitical and Psychological WarfareAttachmentsReference memo with attachments.IO/TONI C:WPD:jp/eh(24 Sept 52)DistributionOrig & 1 - AddresseeIO/TONIC - 2 ccCIO - 1 ccRI - 1 ccSECRET