Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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C0PY15 December 1952Dear Archie:I much enjoyed our chance for a talk, and Bill Durkee, who assists me in the subject we discussed, is tremendously enthusiastic, as I am, about the possibility that you will consider favorably the appointment Frank mentioned.Let me state again what seems to me most important in the facts under discussion. The job is of national and world-wide importance. It can help achieve greatness. It can endanger us all. It requires a man of imagination and ideas but also a man of deep and thoughtful responsibility to discharge it well.I should like you to consider that I am at your service at any time to give you any facts you would like to have ar any opinions for that matter. All of us here consider that we would be greatly privileged to be able to help you if you undertook the job.Sincerely,Thomas W. BradenMr. Archibald Alexander1430 - 33rd Street, N. W.Washington, D. C.
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July 8,1952Note: Nelson please deliver this to Allen.To: Allen DullesYou recently asked me for our views on Yugoslavia. The enclosed memorandum is a consensus formed from all of our key staff members. It also meets with the approval of John Hughes. I think this is a fair statement of what we are doing to date and what our views are. I hope this will be of some use to you.LeonidEnclosure
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MEMORANDUMThe National Committee for a Free Europe's policy in respect to Yugoslavia and Yugoslav exile activities may be summarized in the following statements.1. The Committee does not now, nor does it plan to interfere, by radio or otherwise, with the domestic affairs of the Yugoslav people or of the Titoist regime.2. In so far as our anti-Stalinist aims and activities coincide, we see no reason to obstruct such functional and mutually beneficial arrangements as may from time to time present themselves. Specifically, we have no objection to exchanging with Radio Belgrade certain types of radio materials in respect to the countries under Soviet domination which might enhance the effectiveness of our radio program or otherwise aid the work of the National Committee for a Free Europe.3. As an anti-Communist organization dedicated to the concepts of democracy and of individual freedom we feel it is entirely consistent and proper to extend aid to democratic Yugoslavia exiled from their homelands, within the budgetary and other limitations under which we operate. To this end a total of some 69 Yugoslavs are retained by the Committee and engaged in five types of work.a) In Radio Free Europe, which has no Yugoslav desk, 13 Yugoslavs have been engaged as information analysts, program advisors and translators because of their technical abilities.b) In the Mid-European Studies Center 31 Yugoslavs are engaged in research projects connected with the East European Inquiry, the Law project and the East European Accessions List, and include 7 scholarship students.c) In the Research & Publications Service 9 Yugoslavs are engaged in analysis of the Yugoslav press and other sources of information and in the publication of factual, non-propagandistic studies and bulletins designed to keep the emigration and interested Americans informed on domestic events.d) The Free Europe University in Exile has selected 13 Yugoslav students on the same basis of individual merit as students from the other European Communist nations have been granted scholarships to study at Strasbourg.e) Finally, the National Councils Division gives financial aid to three formerly prominent Yugoslavs in recognition of their past services to the cause of democracy.In conclusion, the number of Yugoslavs thus supported by the Committee's various divisions represents 1.4% of the total exile staff.
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SATSecurity Information11 December 1952MEMORANDUM FOR: CHIEF, POLITICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARESUBJECT: National Committee for a Free Europe1.  I would like to call DD/P's attention to this unsolicited memorandum. It is additional evidence for my own observation made to him orally that the work of backstopping NCFE is being carried forward in a manner which at least attempts to meet the challenge of servicing the entire Agency in those aspects of NCFE work which can be useful to the various Divisions of the Agency.2.  As he is aware, NCFE conducts an enormous amount of research and other activity. I believe we can now say with some certainty that this record is being put to use by Washington.![signature of Thomas W. Braden]THOMAS W. BRADENChiefInternational Organizations DivisionAttachmentMemo from DC/O, SI dtd 26 Nov. 52- SECRET、  Security Information
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SECRETOffice Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENTTO: Chief, PP/IOD DATE: 26 November 1952FROM: Deputy Chief, Operations Staff, O/SISUBJECT: Fulfillment of Requirement RDA-33451. This offices wishes to express its appreciation for the excellent cooperation provided by your TONIC Branch in connection with our requirement RDA-3345 concerning higher education in Poland.2. The material which we received met our need precisely and enabled us to close out this requirement.![signature of Hayden Channing]HAYDEN CHANNINGCSI/JBQuigley:bmDistribution:Orig and 1 - Forward1 - Subject file1 - Daily reading file1 - Chrono1 - Singel1 - Chief, SRD (W. Platt)SECRETSecurity Information
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11 December 1952MEMORANDUM FOR: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCESUBJECT: University of the Saar1.  The University of the Saar was created on 8 March 1947. It has four facilities -- two in Saarbrucken (Letters and Law) and two in Hombourg (Medicine and Science). Faculty members are French, German, Swiss, British and Saarois.2.  A number of "institutes" exist with undefined relations to the University though financed, as is the rest of the University, by the French Government, and include a special institute for interpreters, an institute for economic science, and a European Institute. The support of the French Government of this University, aside from its merits, is part of the French attempt to Europeanize the Saar.3.  The European Institute, devoted to European unity, is a recent creation and is largely the result of the promotions of former Deputy, Andre Philip. It was the European Institute to which the Herald Tribune article specifically refers.4.  The University participated extensively, especially the European Institute, in the European Youth Campaign. Some of the specific activities were as follows:March 1952: The Campaign cooperated with the International Institute of the University of Sarrebruck in arranging a meeting of young professors in the Saar and another meeting of youth leaders, both to discuss European problems. Films were supplied by the Campaign for both these meetings.By the end of April, 25 youth organizations (practically all) in the Saar were associated with the Campaign. During April, May, and June an extensive program of discussion groups was arranged in the secondary schools throughout the Saar. These groups were sponsored jointly by the Campaign and the youth groups of the Saar. The groups discussed all phases of the unity question but concentrated particularly on the Schuman
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-2-Plan due to the economic position of the Saar in this matter. Films and publications of the Campaign were used in the discussions. 7000 students participated.During June 1952, in cooperation with the Campaign, students and professors of the International Institute formed a committee along with youth leaders to discuss the particular problems of the Saar in a United Europe.On March 27, 1952 the Campaign held a large study group in cooperation with the European Institute of the University of the Saar. Students attended from Aix, Hambourg, Oxford, Tubingen, Leyden, Nancy, Berlin and Paris. Lecturers were provided by the Campaign.![Signature of Thomas W. Braden]THOMAS W. BRADENChiefInternational Organizations Division
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SECRETSecurity InformationDD/P 13510 November 1952MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, International Organizations DivisionSUBJECT: University of the Saar1. In the Sunday November 9 issue of the *New York Herald Tribune* there was a rather full and very interesting account of the purposes and objectives of the University of the Saar, which I am anxious for the addressees of the original and copies of this memorandum to read. The writer of the piece has evidently been much impressed with the efforts of this institution in the field of advancing European unity, and if the account which he gives is an accurate one, it seems to me that we could (a) know more about this and (b) give consideration to providing some support for it if it is good. It might even prove to be the case that this is a better and more deserving show than some of the activities which we are currently supporting having similar objectives. I think we are generally agreed that it is better to get in behind and give support and encouragement to a movement which has demonstrated the ability to stand on its own feet than to try to create and sustain an activity which would not exist but for our own contributions.2. I should appreciate receiving from you in due course your estimate of the significance of this activity, etc.![signature of Frank G. Wisner]FRANK G. WISNERDeputy Director (Plans)cc: C/WE (Attention: Mr. Dulin)C/EESECRETSecurity Information
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SECRETSecurity InformationDD/P 13510 November 1952MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, International Organizations DivisionSUBJECT: University of the Saar1. In the Sunday November 9 issue of the New York Herald Tribune there was a rather full and very *interesting* account of the purposes and objectives of the University of the Saar, which I am anxious for the addressees of the original and copies of this memorandum to read. The writer of the piece has evidently been much impressed with the efforts of this institution in the field of advancing European unity, and if the account which he gives is an accurate one, it seems to me that we should (a) know more about this and (b) give consideration to providing some support for it if it is good. It might even prove to be the case that this is a better and more deserving show than some of the activities which we are currently supporting having similar objectives. I think we are generally agreed that it is better to get in behind and give support and encouragement to a movement which has demonstrated the ability to stand on its own feet than to try to create and sustain an activity which would not exist but for our own contributions.2. I should appreciate receiving from you in due course your estimate of the significance of this activity, etc.![signature]FRANK G. WISNERDeputy Director (Plans)cc: C/WE (Attention: Mr. Dulin)C/EESECRETSecurity Information
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SECRETSecurity Information10 December 1954MEMORANDUM FOR: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCEDEPUTY DIRECTOR (PLANS)SUBJECT: Call by Spencer Phenix on DDCI1. Spencer Phonix will call upon the DDCI Friday for the purpose of taking up with him certain questions among which are the following:a. A gymnasium for the Strasbourg University. The history of the gymnasium request is as follows:On 8 August 1952, at a meeting of the PRC, NCFE proposed capital expenditures of $377,500 for the Free University in Exile. Thie amount was placed in a reserve fund along with other requested budget items. It was agreed that funds held in this reservo could be released to NCFE by the DD/P in conjunction with the DD/A if in their Judgment the submission of further data justified such expenditures.On 17 September 1952, Spencer Phenix, for NCFE, made a request for $47,000 to be released from the CIA-held reserve for the construction of a gymnasium at the Free University.This request was rejected by the DD/P. He said he would reconsider the request if further data supported it.On 8 October 1952, Mr. Phenix made another request supplying further data. This time the request was reduced to $43,500. This request was also rejected by the DD/P.SECRETSecurity Intion
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By memorandum of 5 December 1952, Mr. Phenix refers to the fact that the trustees have given formal approval to the establishment of a gymnasium and that his under- standing of the reserve fund is that when the Board of Directors of NCFE ask for the money, they recoive it at once. He says that there appears to be some misunder- standing of this procedure, pointing out that the locus of misunderstanding "is in and around Frank W's office."b. The Turkish Broadcasting Station. Mr. Phenix intends to raise this question as a basic policy matter, he having been informed by us that while there is great enthusiasm for the project and while the State Department has set January 15th as the date by which VOA must either secure agreement from the Turkish Government or withdraw itself from consideration, the basic policy question of whether RFE then moves in has not been definitively settled.Mr. Phenix would like to know definitely now whether, contingent upon the failure of the Voice to gain entry to Turkey, NCFE can proceed with the building of a Turkish station. This item, which will probably be in the neighborhood of five million dollars, was presented at the PRC meeting, at which time it was agreed it would be considered as a separate project at a later date.c. The Slansky Trial. Mr. Phenix is worried about the statements in the Slansky trial indicating use of RFE by the United States Government to send operational messages. We have told him that this secret arrangement was made with RFE by CIA men in the field. No approval of Headquarters was ever requested. Corrective steps have been taken in the FE Division to insure that action which may compromise operational facilities does not occur again without prior consultation with and approval of top authority of NCFE and CIA.d. Barbara Bowen. Mr. Phenix is concerned about a little girl who works in the Munich office, who through some mischance of several years standing is still on the roles of this Agency and draws retirement pay, although her salary is paid by NCFE. Phenix regards this as a penetration though in fact Miss Bowen is a valued employee of NCFE and has no contact with anyone from CIA. We are trying to regularize the situation by affording her the opportunity of resign- ing from the Agency or resigning from NCFE.e. Second Installation for Strasbourg University. The trustees of the Free University in Exile have voted to create a German-speaking free university in exile, probably to be located in the Saar. Phenix reports in his memorandum of December 5th that the DDCI has given Royal Tyler assurance regarding this extension.
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-3-Mr. Phenix requests assurance that if Mr. Royal Tyler approachesFrench authorities at the Bear to create such a university and isgranted permission, the Agency will supply the funds. No formalrequest has been made and the project of course has not beenbudgeted.f. Names of pensioned Army and Navy Officers. In compliancewith DD/P Notice No. 20-5 issued on 27 October, we have asked Mr. Phenixto furnish the names of pensioned Army and Navy officers employed byNCFE. Mr. Phenix is concerned about the legal ramifications of thisstep, stating his fear that what this order implies for him is thatthe monies he dispenses as Treasurer are government funds. He hasbeen assured by us that the purpose of the Agency-wide request is toinventory those who are receiving Navy and Army pensions and servingin proprietary organizations. He has also been assured that Army andNavy pensioners in his organization will be exempt from any actiontaken by the Agency on the problem of double pay. He is quite natur-ally worried about it.2. The Philosophy of Spencer Phenix. In arguing his case on   the above questions, and others, Phenix brings to his support the   argument that he is not dispensing government funds. He says that   once government funds reach the 1848 Foundation they become private   funds. This is no mere self-delusion for the sake of maintaining a   position before his conscience. Because from this conviction he   proceeds to argue:a. that the Agency cannot ask him to furnish such namesas suggested above, or lists and records of any kind.b. that the Agency has no right to query the decisionsof the staff and directors as to the expenditure offunds once released by the Agency.c. that the Agency has no right to intervene in NCFEaffairs or to issue guidance or instructions afterfunds have been passed. Phenix modifies this pointby volunteering that the Directors are always gladto receive advice from friends such as DCI.3. Spencer Phenix is a good man at his job and I understand   the futility of arguing principle rather than cases. Nevertheless,   the Phenix philosophy, argues as it is to the staff and directors   of NCFE, and stated to us whenever possible -- frequently without   relation to the facts under discussion -- often untempered by good   humor, is beginning to try the souls of other good men.
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December 2, 1955Dear Allen,When we were talking on the telephone last week you men-tion that Alexander is possibly be interested in theN.C.F.M. and that he might worth considering, as Presidentrequested, I have not succeeded Min Miller.Further, from you. As I understand it, you are going to betalking to him some time this week and hope to ascertainthen whether he himself would have some interest in this. Whenever you do get any further information on this please let me know.Reantine, a number of other names have been suggested andwe will give them careful consideration. Naturally we willdiscuss them with you before taking any definite action.Regards
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December 1, 1952Dear Redwood,The enclosed documents may be of interest to you and are sent to you or information.Sincerely yours,Whiting Staston[Figure: Blurred text in the top right corner of the image, possibly a note or annotation.][Figure: Blurred text in the bottom left corner of the image, possibly a date or reference number.]
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COYOctober 31, 1952The Honorable Joseph C. Grew2543 Woodlend Drive, N.W.Washington 8, D. C.Dear Mr. Grew:Attached herewith you will find a most interesting summary of the methods that have been adopted by the USSR to attract the minds of youth in the satellite states.It has long been known that some such program was being followed, but it is only recently that detail has become available.In contrast to these methods, efforts expended in this country to teach our young people the real meaning of freedom as represented by western democracy are feeble. It is almost safe to state that we have been relying solely on an innate, sentimental aversion to "communism", because no intelligent or systematic means have as yet been organized that will capture the minds of the young people of the United States in the same fervent manner that the communist ideology has taken hold of Russian youth.For a little more than a year, in connection with the reorganization of the research activities of the Division of Intellectual Cooperation we have been attempting to enlist the help of American intellectuals - not the intelligentsia. There is a difference.From the very beginning I have been amazed to discover the dearth of people who are familiar with that section of Europe which engages HOPE interest - the belt of countries extending from the Baltic to the Aegean. I was curious to find out why there were so few upon whom we could draw for help, so I started an inquiry. The results are now being computed.We must remember that the teaching of history or of government in America has never been emphasized to the same degree that it has in Europe. The curricula of the secondary schools in that part of the world cover those subjects much more comprehensively than is the case with us. It was difficult for me to appreciate this at first, but our inquiry has verified it without any doubt. In practically all European countries now on either side of the Iron Curtain it has long been tradition to emphasize instruction in history, because the tides of war and change have ebbed and flowed across their lands for many centuries. We have reacted and in most respects free from foreign influences as we have developed our democratic processes. Your American foreign policy faces grave
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The Honorable Jose n C. Grow - 3 - October 31, 1957correct the situation. The important question is whrt can we do about it and what enell we do.As already stated, the inquiry above mentioned grew out of our attempts to discover people in American higher eduation who are qualified to help us. We suspected they were not numerous, but we are amazed at the small number. We shall continue to try to persuade them to help us, but that well has begun to run dry already.Can those associated with us do anything to emphasize this situation strongly enough in some quarters so that something will be attempted to correct it? Obviously this is not a problem that fits within the scope of NCFE; the problem concerns all colleges, universities , secondary schools and the enormous field designated as adult education. Responsibility may even rest with the Government itself.I shall appreciate your suggestions, and will send you the final report of this survey when completed.Sincerely yours,Levering TysonEnclosure:"Youth in the Soviet Satellite State;"
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10 July 19521.  At the last Project Roviow Committee meeting on NCFE, you asked that the State Department be consultod on policy in respect to National Councils. A roview by State has bogun. Meantime, however, for your information and in order to enable you to answer questions which may be raised by Messrs. Dolbearo or Miller, I want to explain to you how the 10 Division is presently handling exile affairs.2.  The difficulty in this matter arises largely from the fact that three organizations are doing the job. Stato has appar ently found it necessary to deal directly with exiles. CIA area divisions, EE and SE, also doal directly with exiles for aroa purposes. NCFE hands out the money and tries to keep them together in National Councils. Out of this triplo play a large degree of bad feeling and mistrust has arisen between CIA and State on the one hand and NCFE on the other. State, including Wally Barbour, and the area divisions of CIA accuse NCFE of playing personal petty favorites and of not keeping us informed. On the other hand, coop- eration of State and CIA with NCFE in giving positive continuing guidance in their efforts has not been forthcoming. In the past no coordinated attempt has been made to give NCTE high-lovol over all policy direction. Relations have been personal, casual, uncoordinated, and sometimes confusing.3.  We have taken the following action to try to insure orderly efforts to fuse or coordinate the various oxile activities conducted by the three organizationssa. This division has asked the concerned area divisions to initiate plans for reorganization and unification of each national council. The resultant paper is then coordinated with the proper authorities in State and a final line is agreed upon.b. This plan is then communicated to NCFE and the organisation is asked for comments, criticisms and suggestions.c. After such are made or agreed upon, the paper becomes the policy directive which charts NCFE's course of action.-1-