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SF 100-46832WEH/dpMarch 16, 1967# SECRETA meeting was held at Hospitality House, Balboa Park, California, March 16, 1967, to hear ROBERT SCHEER talk on the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency). He was introduced as editor of "Ramparts" magazine. His only comments concerning the CIA were that the CIA was the "whipping boy" for high officials of the U. S. Government. He indicated that if anything went wrong with the policy of the high government officials, they could always blame CIA for their failures.In discussing the Vietnam war, SCHEER stated the President of the U. S., along with other government officials, were guilty of murder of innocent women and children. SCHEER then spoke of a trip he had taken to France and Belgium. He said he had talked to important officials in these countries and gained the impression that these officials were opposed to the war policy of President JOHNSON, particularly the bombing of North Vietnam. SCHEER alleged that there were more bombs dropped in Vietnam than were dropped during World War II. He claimed that the reason the U. S. was using anti-personnel bombs against the people of North Vietnam was because they did not agree with the U. S. and the use of anti-personnel bomb was of a punitive nature.SCHEER took the position of an independent criticizing both the "Commie" and "Bircher" elements.SF T-89, on 3/29/67April 4, 1967The "Yale Daily News", student newspaper of Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, issue of April 5, 1967, carried an article relating that ROBERT SCHEER spoke at the Law School Auditorium of Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, on April 4, 1967, explaining the principles of "New Politics." SCHEER described the "New Politics" as a movement which seeks to bring about a substantial change in American society.# SECRET133492Copy 1 of 5 CopiesPage 92 of 134 PagesNW 88613DocId:34517445 Page 93
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# SECRETSF 100-46832WEH/dpApril 15, 1967ROBERT SCHEER spoke at the rally of the Spring Mobilization Committee Against the War in Vietnam which was held April 15, 1967, at Kezar Stadium, San Francisco, California, with about 55,000 people in attendance. SCHEER remarked that General WESTMORELAND had stated that the Vietnamese people would have to "bleed more" to learn they had met their match in this war. SCHEER commented that despite United States' "intervention" in Vietnam, there would be "other Vietnams" as other rights groups and countries had their own nationalist expressions. SCHEER went on to say that "other people will make revolutions" and, thus, the U. S. would have to go into other countries. "If other people want communist revolutions, so be it" added SCHEER. Other speakers at this rally urged immediate withdrawal of U. S. troops from Vietnam.SF T-60, on 4/17/67Observation by SAs of FBINATIONAL MOBILIZATION COMMITTEE TO END THE WAR IN VIETNAM (NMCEWV)The Spring Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam (SMCLMV) was an ad hoc organization composed of several anti-Vietnam war and peace groups which organized mass rallies and marches in New York and San Francisco on April 15, 1967, to portest United States involvement in the Vietnam war. The SMCEWV is now known as the Ntional Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam (NMCENV). The Western Mobilization Committee Against the War is the West Coast countorpart of the NMCENV# SECRET133593Copy 1 3 CopiesPage 93 of 134 PagesNW 88613Docld:34517445 Page 94
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SECRETSF 100-46832WEH/dpOctober 7, 1967The "Daily Utah Chronicle," University of Utah,Salt Lake City, Utah, in its issue of October 6, 1967,carried a news article entitled, "National Perspective onVietnam issues," which announced that a program entitled,Spectrum Vietnam, would be held in the main ballroom of theUnion Building, Saturday, October 7, 1967, at noon. Thiswould be a panel discussion with CARL OGLESBY of the Studentsfor a Democratic Society and others. The article providedthe following background data:"Scheer, a Political Science graduateof City College of New York, wasappointed Maxwell Fellow in PublicAdministration at Syracuse University.Two additional years of graduate studyas a Teaching Assistant in Economicsand as a fellow in the Center forChinese Studies at the University ofCalifornia, Berkeley, followed. He thentaught American Government at CityCollege of New York."Mr. Scheer visited Castro's Cuba in 1960and co-authored with Professor MauriceZeitlin, CUBA: TRAGEDY IN OUR HEMISPHERE."He was appointed foreign editor of'Ramparts Magazine' in '65, managingeditor in '66, and vice president ofthe corporation in '67."In spring of 1965 and again in 1966 hetraveled to Southeast Asia, touring Laosand Vietnam. Findings of his trips werepublished in the report HOW THE UNITEDSTATES GOT INVOLVED IN VIETNAM."Scheer has been active in the New Politicsmovement and is a member of the Board of theNational Committee for New Politics."
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SF 100-46832WEH/dpThe same paper stated that at 7:00 PM, October7, 1967, Utah Senator WALLACE F. BENNETT and GALE McGHEE,Senator from Wyoming, would speak on Vietnam.The "Daily Utah Chronicle," issue of October 18,1967, carried a news article headlined, "Spectrum ChronicleDebate," which stated that ROBERT SCHEER of "Ramparts Magazine"was looking into the possibility of bringing a libel suitagainst the "Daily Utah Chronicle" for using slanderous misquotesattributed to him in the coverage in the Spectrum Vietnam,October 7, 1967. This article explained that the night editorof this paper rewrote the story at a time when he could notcontact any sources, hence the inaccuracy.The "Deseret News", Salt Lake City, Utah, newspaperissue of October 9, 1967, carried a news article, "SpectrumVietnam, Question Unresolved." This article related that ROBERTSCHEER described as Editor of "Ramparts Magazine," attackedthe arrogant American myth that "we are always good guysfighting on the side with angels with a monopoly on democracy,peace and freedom."The article said "he contended the mood of communismis now nationalism, not world expansion and that the Communistsare now more concerned with internal problems than presentinga united front to defeat democracy." The article added "Mr.Scheer and Mr. Oglesby charged that the U.S. is supporting thewrong side in Vietnam because of its economic interest. Thereal issue in Vietnam and other troubled areas of the world ispoverty, according to Scheer and Oglesby.A symposium on Vietnam was held October 7, 1967at the University of Utah, Student Union Building Ballroom,Salt Lake City, Utah. The panel of speakers included a senatorfrom Utah, a senator from Wyoming, CARL OGLESBY, former Presidentof Students for a Democratic Society, and ROBERT SCHEER, Editorof Ramparts magazine. There were about 150-200 people presentat this meeting including at least seven CP members. Thisfunction was called Spectrum - Vietnam.Following this meeting a social party and discussionwas held at the residence of one SUE GOODRICK in Salt Lake Cityon October 7, 1967.
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SF 100-46832WEH/dpBoth CARL OGLESBY and ROBERT SCHEER were present.The time was spent generally in questioning OGLESBY and SCHEER by youths of the New Left who were attempting to find themselves. There were about 50 persons present at this meeting including at least three CP members.SF T-90, 10/11/67Television, October 11, 1967ROBERT SCHEER was introduced as Editor of Ramparts and as spokesman for the New Left when he appeared as a guest on the LES CRANE Show on television station KTTV, Channel 11, Los Angeles, California, on October 11, 1967. SCHEER stated on this program that due to electoral procedure it would be impossible to place a candidate on the ballot - that the industralist and monied interests controlled the ballot system. SCHEER said "we" had no money and because of time and other factors, it would be impossible to obtain the thousands of names to place an eligible candidate on the ballot. He added "we" would have to take over the polls. He claimed that in order to make necessary changes in the present political structures "we" would have to "take over" the establishment in Washington.SF T-91, 10/13/67November 20, 1967"The Fairfield Fepublican" newspaper published at Fairfield, California, in its issue of November 21, 1967, carried an article headlined, "Leftist Calls_U.S. 'Bought Out Society' in J. C. Talk." This article stated that ROBERT SCHEER, editor of Ramparts magazine, spoke November 20, 1967, at the Solano College Gymnasium and delivered a blistering attack on what he termed the "bought off society." He decried what he termed an "exploitive corrupt war economy fostered by a profiteering business community."
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SF 100-46832WEH/dpThe article said SCHEER stated "We invoke the devil theory of communism to explain the reality of desperate social revolution." SCHEER concluded "Vietnam is only the extension of this unhealthy American character- istic, not an isolated example of mistaken policy. It is an integral part of a policy of corrupt self-seeking deception." After explaining that ROBERT SCHEER visited South Vietnam twice, the article quoted SCHEER as saying, "I think we have to realize that the Vietnamese are indeed fighting for their freedom but their freedom from us. They are nationalists trying to create a national revolution, and they can't be explained away with a label."SCHEER alleged that the United States was in the Vietnam war to make a profit. He called for staged withdrawal of U.S. troops over a period of years.In reference to the domestic scene, SCHEEF warned that sterner measures against dissent were coming and that President JOHNSON's talk about peace was a "con job." SCHEER said people were rioting in America because "they have no legitimate avenue of dissent." In summary, SCHEER urged concerned youth not to become complacent but to remain aware of the problems and refuse to conspire with liberal politicians who try to make dissent irrelevant SCHEER told the group, "Block the halls and block the airports. This may be one of the times when to behave reasonably is to behave irresponsibly."November 21, 1967The "University of Washington Daily" newspaper, Seattle, Washington, issue of November 21, 1967, carried ar article announcing that ROBERT SCHEER, editor of "Ramparts" Magazine, would speak at the Hub Auditorium, November 21, 1967, under sponsorship of the Political Union. The article said that SCHEER, who is leading proponent of the New Left, served on the Board of Directors of the National Conference for New Politics, which held its convention in Chicago. It stated that SCHEER was currently odlaborating with WARREN HINCKLE, also on the "Ramparts" staff, in writing a book about the "Vietnam lobby".133997Copy 1 of 3 CopiesPage 97 of 134 PagesNW 88613DocId:34517445 Page 98
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SECRETSF 100-46832WEH/dpThe "Seattle Post Intelligencer" newspaper, Seattle, Washington, in its issue of November 22, 1967, reported that ROBERT SCHEER spoke to an overflow audience at the University of Washington, Hub Auditorium, November 21, 1967. The article stated that SCHEER said it was arrogant for Americans to decide what is best for the Vietnam people. SCHEER said it was an "obscene argument that withdrawal of American forces from Vietnam would result in a blood bath. He claimed the United States was operating on a war economy and suggested that our loss of pre-eminence in world trade as well as in jobs which rely on military contracts accounts for much of our reluctance to pull out of Asia. SCHEER predicted that 1968 may be the "last democratic election" for this nation. He predicted that the far left and the far right would grow as Americans seek alternatives. SCHEER advocated taking the billions spent on the Vietnam war and applying them to domestic problems. He alleged that unless this is done, there would be more violence and more riots in American cities.December 8, 1967"The Ram" newspaper of Fordham University, Bronx, New York, in its issue of December 12, 1967, carried a news article reflecting that ROBERT SCHEER gave a speech December 8, 1967 at the Fordham University Campus Center Ballroom before a crowd of 250. The article stated that SCHEER said the United States should withdraw from Vietnam and not worry about the fate of that country. In speaking about the means of demonstration, SCHEER was quoted as saying "Use your bodies imaginatively. Block railway tracks and government buildings. Violence is the only serious alternative." With regard to opposition to the war, SCHEER blamed the rowdy character of recent demonstrations which have been blocked by the economic and political power structure. He said "I support these tactics out of desperation, though I would like to see the growth of a serious left to challenge the people in power."SECRET134098
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# SECRETSF 100-46832WEH/dpJanuary 26, 1968"The Daily Californian" newspaper, which is self- identified as being published daily by the Associated Students of UCB, on January 29, 1968, carried a news article entitled "Radical Groups Emphasize Need for Mutual Self- Protection". This article described a rally sponsored by MAPS held at noon on the UCB campus January 26, 1968, in which "members of the PFP, "Ramparts", Black Panthers, the mathematics faculty and political activists addressed the crowd in drizzling rain. The article carries summaries of the speeches of numerous people, including ΒΕΤΤΙΝΑ ΑΡТНЕКЕР KURZWEIL, a self-admitted Communist Party member, and ROBERT SCHEER. The article contained the following regarding SCHEER:"BOB SCHEER, Managing Editor of Ramparts magazine, also spoke. He began with a comment on the carnival mood of the rally.Roman Carnival"'There is something obscene or bizarre about the Roman carnival attitude when seven people are in jail,' he commented, referring to the fact that Martha's Laundry was playing on the lower "plaza and evangelists were singing and preaching on the corner."'The United States is now fighting a war of examples,' he said. 'They're saying "there are certain things which we will not tolerate and we will make examples of those who attempt them," he continued."'And the war of examples in Vietnam has been brought home,' he added."He strongly emphasized the fact that the government will permit a type of false liberty so that one feels free--as long as it does not intrude on government policies.1341SECRET99Copy 1 of 3 CopiesPage 99 of 134 PagesNW 88613 Docld:34517445Page 100
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SF 100-46832WEH/dpIntruding Struggles"'Marines won't go to jail and the people who sent them won't go to jail but we will.' Nevertheless, he said, 'We must engage in struggles that intrude.'"'Most of us were not born to be revolutionary. But one becomes a revolutionary not out of choice but when the situation demands it,' he stated. 'The time calls for it now and we must find solidarity in a spirit of CHE GUEVARA,' he concluded"A leaflet issued by "Campus Stop the Draft Week Committee" advertised a noon rally to be held Friday, (January 26, 1968) at UCB with six speakers, including ROBERT SCHEER and BETTINA APTHEKER.SF T-92, 1/26/68Observation by SA of FBIThe "Berkeley Daily Gazette" newspaper, issue of January 27, 1968, reported on the rally at UCB, which was held January 26, 1968, attended by about 700 persons.This article quoted ROBERT SCHEER as follows;"'We must switch to tactics which intrude, which are effective. We must act in the spirit of a CHE GUEVARA because this is the time for the spirit of a CHE GUEVARA.'"'We must start to plan now for the next Stop the Draft Week,' the editor of Ramparts Magazine urged. 'We must seriously think of filling the jails because Stop the Draft Weeks must go on, and if jail is the price to pay, we must pay it.'"'Unless protest is effective, it is a charade,' he said."1342NW 88613 Docld:34517445Page 101
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SF 100-46832WEH/dpTelevision, February 4, 1968On February 4, 1968, ROBERT SCHEER appeared as a guest on a nationally televised "Firing Line" television show at 6:30 PM, Pacific Standard Time, where he was involved in a type of debate with WILLIAM F. BUCKLEY, Editor of "National Review". BUCKLEY stated ROBERT SCHEER was invited to appear on this program to explain the un-American attitude of SCHEER and also of "Ramparts" Magazine, SCHEER said he was not previously apprised of the exact topic but in any case could not speak for "Ramparts" since he is only one member of the editorial board. SCHEER then became evasive, claiming he wanted a definition of "un-American" before he could answer BUCKLEY. During this show, SCHEER stated that "National Review" Magazine had maligned SCHEER when it stated he traveled to Cuba in violation of State Department regulations and SCHEEP requested a retraction be printed. SCHEER did not state that he had traveled to CUBA illegally in 1960 and legally in 1968, but such is the case. SCHEER was very glib but was very evasive in answering BUCKLEY' questions and statements. SCHEER'S statements showed him stongly in opposition to the Vietnam war.Television, February 7, 1968ROBERT SCHEER appeared on the Pat Michaels' television show at 10:30 p.m. on KTVU, Channel 2, Oakland on February 7, 1968. During this appearance, SCHEER stated he attended the Cultural Congress held in Havana, Cuba in early January, 1968. He said he traveled in Cuba via Mexico City as an accredited correspondent with the approval of the State Department and that he traveled alone. The interview related to SCHEER's work as managing editor of "Ramparts Magazine."
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# SECRETSF 100-46832WEH:menTelevision, February 23, 1968ROBERT SCHEER was interviewed by BRANT FRAYNE and PAUL SALTZMAN at the Expo '67 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in June, 1967, and the results of this interview were shown on Canadian Broadcasting Company television network on February 23, 1968. Some of the points emphasized by SCHEER in this interview are as follows:"Ramparts" magazine, of which SCHEER is Editor, tries co be exciting and to fill a void in American life. It tries το handle the stories the other magazines do not have the guts to handle and to give some diversity of opinion in the mass media of America. It is an experiment in seeing whether American freedom and democracy really works. Other magazines are locked into the establishment because of the funding required to start a magazine and the income received from advertisers, while "Ramparts" is probably the only large circulation magazine in America that does not depend on advertising."Ramparts" made a decision to challenge the big magazines and to turn to a secular monthly magazine two and a half years ago (about January, 1965) and it no longer has any connection with or particular interest in the Catholic Church. It is aimed at challenging the establishment and its readers, who are primarily in the 15 to 40 year age group."Ramparts" has been called a muckraker and left-wing. It is on the left of the political spectrum since it opposes the war in Vietnam and is interested in removing the ghettos in American life. "Ramparts" is biased as a left-wing opposition to "Time" magazine but "Time" is biased toward the establishment and toward maintaining the status quo. "Ramparts" has never been sued for libel or had a serious challenge to its factual accuracy. "Ramparts" has a small staff of only 30 and has successfully challenged the other big magazines with extensive advertising revenue and has done a more factual reporting job on the Vietnam War, its casualties, civil rights stories and stories on such topics as the children of suburbia rebelling against suburban community and its values.# SECRET1344102Copy 1 of 3 CopiesPage 103 of 134 PagesNW 88613 DocId:34517445Page 103
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SF 100-46832WEH: men# SECRET"Ramparts" magazine is largely staff produced and has nothing to offer but the guts and freedom of its reporters to report facts as they see them. "Ramparts" does not edit the reporters' articles for opinion or value of concept. These articles are only edited for size and possible emphasis for a particular issue so that there would not be four articles on Vietnam in a single issue, for instance. When "Ramparts" sends a reporter to do a story it prints what the reporter writes even though the Editor does not necessarily agree with that reporter's viewpoint.SCHEER feels that the United States is more afflicted with an extremely biased press because in the United States we have the illusion of freedom and Americans are raised to believe that we have a free press while in fact the press is controlled through "an interlocking directorate of big business, big military and big government" that effectively manages the news so that it is not troubling or upsetting to their interests.SCHEER believes that the honest reporting of news by "Ramparts" is doing "an awful lot of good" because a generation is being raised in the United States that knows how to be free for a change and "is not going to buy the nonsense that comes out of Washington". The youths are asking some very searching questions about American society and are not satisfied with the usual glibness so they are willing to go on marches because they do not buy these answers. This is a very large minority of youths.Most of the American soldiers in Vietnam have been raised to believe that their country always does right and have an implicit racism. They realize that the Vietnamese do not really share United States objectives. For instance "There is a 650,000 man Vietnamese army that never does any fighting". "It is very clear that the Viet Cong has considerable support from the countryside and has done some very fine things in the countryside."There are some cracks in the brainwashing and some disillusionment with the war in Vietnam even among American troops. More people have refused to fight and more people in the army# SECRET1345103Copy .....1..... of .....5..... CopiesPage ..103.. of ..134.. PagesNW 88613 Docld:34517445Page 104