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now Russian Currittee under the crusade. He pointed out is fear
that, what with KPS and RFA already under the Grounds, the Congress
would won believe there was nothing left for VGA to cover. 1.r. Joyce
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to find Cover. He pointed out that fours. brain and Devine
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been found at the moment and it was a parent that Admiral kirk must
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speech by Jerzy Lerski, Vice Chairman of the Felism Folitical Council's
Working Committee in the United States, proposing the formation of a
domestic political pressure group of American residents of Has ern
European stock. In the course of his speech, 12. Lerski repeats and
endorses the official statement of Aims and Principles of ederation
of Americans of Central and East European Descent. This statement,
particularly in its paragrapi. 0. 3, proposes that their objectives.
should be obtained through "unified political action."
The Department is obviously in complete support of their basic
objective, namely, the overthrow of Communism. however, we do perceive
real harm in the utilization of NC funds to promote domestic political
pressure groups; esuncially, when such groups will self-avowedly engage in
political and election contests in the United States in order to further
their objectives abroad.
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Sir,
STIL
On behalf of Mr. A. dretion, hairman of the last
conference, and r. Monstantine otitch, airman of the
Serbian Neti nal committee, Chairan of the next meeting
of the contral and astern muropean enference, I an in-
viting you and your political friends to a meeting of the
ich will be held on Tuesday, Doooober 10, 1951 at
the otol illard, Executive Foom, Pennsylvania Ave. and
14th St., Hashington, K.". at precisely 3 P.M.
The Agenda of the meeting will bes
2.
hoport of the ocrotary Tuneral on the meetings of tho
Conoral Committee on the action of the CSC on deporta-
tions, in ashington, New York, Faris, about the press
conference in tastington, otc.
•
Report of Br. Jerzy Loraki (Vice Chairman of the
Polish Political Council, orking Cousittee in the U.S.)
on collaboration with Americans of Central and East
uropean Foscent.
3. Report of dr. V. Stanka on orld University.
The report of br. Laraki is attached to this invitation.
Very sincerely yours,
(signed) ir. Juraj
Secretary
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INENTIAL
MONOKAKUU
(On Amaricans of Central and sast tropean Descant)
From Jargy Loraki, ice Chairman of the 'olish
Political Council's orking Committes in the
2.3., 618 A treet, •, Apt. 15, sahington 3,
The last three decades of the past century and the first two of
the present one, wark the period in which millions of the immoverished
peasants of entral and astern surope cace to the happy shores of froo
Aserica. There are ow at least twelve million U.S. citisons of
Central and ast ropean dessert. is 19, of course, a test careful
estimate. Congressman Kenneth 9. Reating of Requester, 4. Y., in hip
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Extension of "emarks in
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18th, 17/1, ives the total number of these "loyal Americans"
an 20,000,000.--I think it is rather too high en estimate. ven
if we world include all Jews from those areas the number could
hardly be higher than 15 million; this would be 107 of the total
population of the "nited states. This work seeking, economic
emigration from our countries was mainly concentrated in the big
cities and the great industrial or mining areas, of the sixteen
ast and #14-estern states of Pennsylvania, Jerney, Colaware,
Karyland, esting ia, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Rebraska, thio, Indiana, Illinois, 18-
consin and visata. in some oi thone states these Europeans
comprise about one third of the population. This applies especially
to big cities such as whicago, etroit, Cleveland, Toledo, Pitts-
burgh, "cranton, Luffalo, ilkos Barre, Trenton, Newark, Camden,
New ritain, eto, no sho 12 also mention that not less than one
fifth of migration managed to find work on farms--in
such states as hisconsin, Minnesoty, Illinois, Michigan, Hobraska,
assachusetts, and now fork.
political importance of this great segment of marican
population steadily increasing in the last twenty years.
Nearly all the respective groups were concerned about the home-
lands of their fathers and grandfathers and became very active
during orld ar II.
Although, with the succeeding generations,
third or even fourth, this interest has waned, due to the natural
weakening of ties with the "old countries--these new Americans,
the sona and grandsons of the poor antral and astern European
peasant emigranto ara conocious of their ancestry. Educated in
American collages and universities, they are gradually emerging in
American public life; their old inhibitive inferiority couplex is
rapidly disa gearing. Let us study the ashington "elephone -irectory.
It is astonishing that at least every twolfts name is of "entral
Bastern ropean desmont. I am not as faalliar with other national
groups and their achievements, Eut as far as Polos are concerned, we
are proad to have Mr. synczak as one of the Governors of the Federal
Reserve, ater Pukowski the newly appointed -eputy .irector of HPC,
Kr. bruk the payor of Puhalo and Ar. Crelusta Payor of Toledo.
an sure similar successes can be claimed by other groups of our
Contral and astern uropean blow. net of these fooricans are very
helpful if properly approached. e have eard recently at a re-
coption of eneral . or tomorowski a statement made by major Alfred
C. leminski a "anocratic Con 'resuan 'rom New Jersey who offered
18 willies to help the exiled leaders of all of our groups, in
our efforts to liberate our part of the world. Mintlar statshents
have been made by other in ressman of olish descent.
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No cal advance sont o Sur Anerican brethren is visible
nearly in 11 spheros of a Merican life, with the sole exception of
preparania 1.0. roan, radio, television, Wollywood, though oven
there so se progress is to be noticed. Ta sach 1-lda ko hurch,
Rivers'109, wi to.ition the process of BTancement is remarkable.
Americas of Central and astorn aropean escont have proved to be
Dirst class rollable clement soldiers and cities of 170
United tates rin
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ideological stra lo with omnul.
are and the present wost dangore.s
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ricans of Polish descent in
here are about six million
the United States. They insist approximately one half of the
estimated total of the Central and Mastern ropean grong. lovaka
and 
Ukrainians compate for second place, having about one sillion
each, in the United States and Canada, Lithuanians and ungarians
seem to be 
next in !ine. Iay be taken for ranted that all of
our national roups have at least a hundred thousand { erican brothers
in this country. It is, and it should be a tremendous asset in our
struscle for liberation. 
To take my own relish group for example it
10 onccuraring to know that there are already ten Congreso of polish
Ceasant Lasyon torrats, three bas Tadeus chrowi
curst of chican, speaking at the Pulaski rally in Fetreit de-
clared a for weeks ako that "all congrasszon of Polish descent, regard-
less of party affiliations, are united in so far as the cause of tree
Poland is 
concerned." According to him, as reported by the Holish
Amarican 
Journal No. 47--Vol. II of ovember 24th, 19 1--* The Tolish
Americ an solone 
are working together to invalidate the sheran and
Yalta agreements and to persuade the United States lovernment to to
on record 
favoring the present western boundaries of icland." of
other groups lovenians have and Congressman of their dessent--young
and prominent pr. 
letnik from the fourth District of vi nosota.
Our 
tech friends can claim an old experienced member of the foreign
Affairs Committee Mr. 
Sabbath--Resocrat from Illinois, born in
Prague, and another Con,ressman Er. Stefan died recently.
there never was any U.. Senator who would claim Central or astora
Up to 
now
uropean ancestry, although enator Langer was born of sochoslovak
Werman parents. Former over or tassen claime
Governor 
Lauscha Blovenian ancestry.
"sach ancestry and
There are several
of Jewish extraction who wore oither born in our part of the world
or are of the cantern 
uropean parentage.
considered as potential (riends of our cauge,
Na of them way to also
Congressman
A typical organisation in which we sheild be interested in our
work 
is that 
of Polish Amrican longress, os ablished early in 1944
with the main unose 
to help oland to regaining her Liberty and at
to same time to serve 
In the test way the long range interests of
the United States 
by pointing out the dangers of Communism and Russian
imperialism, "y taking such 
a determined stand at the time when the
close friendship 
with the so-called
grunt astern Ally was preached
in ashington, they have rendered a valuable service to
Polish America
: on:ress is a sort of føderation of all 1 pas of
Holish American 
organirati ne, sent er
companies with rollsh national Alliance.
them coing of course insurance
million 
of capital The Post powerful.
7412,500 members and 70
cational, or church and veteran
(there are cultural, adu̟-
strugale for Justice for
They joined to other in a
rolish-iserican Congress the
cooperation of about 50, olish-Aperican newspapers in this country,
.oland.
roupo,
this country.
leveland Convention,
Studying the problem I found that there extet parallel organias-
tions 
of other national TO 
PB.
Their structural basta are also vor
similar. : became better acquainted with the American tentariaR
Lederation. Though 
organised as long ago as 1000 at
18 ow has among 
its principal lior and purposest
the Constitution 
and laws of the
I support--within
movements stain: to bring about independence for unuary so well
tates--ith all its 
inflionuo
liberty and well being for 
its maple and to do everythian peselible to
protect the husen ri bts and 
citisonship of the
persone 
outside of ungary.
nited
As the olish or
Jungerian cisplaced
tuation is
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dominated by the vigorous and colorful personality of Charles
Resmarck fron icago an is the fun;arian odoration by its.
enor votic xecutive paratory tephan Balogh from ashington,
The inian Yongress Comittee of America is another very
active body under the chairmanship of young ist (r. Lov
Cebriansky from Seorgetown in vorsity.
The above mentioned thris organizations together with the
Byelorussian - American Association, An rican 8538150-14" Congress,
United Amarican Creations, and the Slovak League of Aerica aro
sponsoring a Federation of rioana of Central and last Luropean
escent, ith the Headquarters at 1:24 ya Street, K.H., anshington
.., which is at the anke time the Has of the Agrio&r=unarian
odoration. It is a young organisation in its initial period of
ambitious activities. Its officora uleated on April 1951 at the
Hudson Hotel - Now fuck conference aro Stophan . Thaich (Carpatho-
Ruthenian)-resident, .r. Lev obriansky (of Ukrainian descont).
Vice President, Charles kommarek (of Polish descent--Treasurer,
Hembers of the Board of irectors, Stephen R. Falogh fof Hungarian
descent), John Liohayonack, Philip Hrobak--Recording ˝ecretary,
r. Lekins (of Latvian descent), Hav. Milvije rubisic (of Croatian
descent) and sphen J. Skubik (or Ukrainian descent)--bureau
Lanager. Joseph A. Jackovics (of "lovak descent, was hederation's
Secretary General but accused by other officers for is tendency to
turn the aceration into a more tool of Katablican Party machine he
was forced to resin. It is not to be overlooked that the adoration
is at the noxent under stron; "krainian influence. The offioors of
the "oard of Irectors souplain that r. Nosarak Lover attended a
meating of theirs and that wr. Charles turke fro'a‘the ashington
office of the jolish Merican longress de, utises only in the character
of an observer. is al sonce de facto of the olish-rican Congress
apparently hampers to a large extent The adoration's activities.
(The reason for this sconce will to explained orally).
According to an official Statement of plan and principles of
Todoration of igorleans of Central and Fast uropean escent adopted
at the "oard of irectors Peeting held in bashington en August 17,
19.1 there are as follows:
1. To exert every offort to defend the constitution of our
American ay t 1170. Ta ana e and exercise every wessure of effort
and resource toward the doolpivo defeat of nuntian Cowpunist
imperialism which is its renome in onsende oss a scrial threat to
the moral and intellectual brioian foundations of vestern civili-
sation in which is posited our pricelusa iberican vay of life.
2. To coordinate and implement the conson and antal activities
of the numerous nomber or a irations represented herein within the
scope of a unified solitical action oriented toward
the systemstic
realisation of this basic objective and the simultaneous world-wide
extension of the spiritual and hence, any ntinuation of the serving
of ocuplaints will sply a gusture of denatorial lessings
engendered in our Fill of sights, the fornila of alf-determined
freedom and the Atlantic Charter.
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3. to serve and assist through such unified political action
the appropriate agencies of our Government and various collaborating
American anti-Communist organizations in the dissemination of
authentic information on Soviet Russian tyranny and atrocity behind
the iron curtains of
Surope and Asia, in the promulgation of
formation of a global network of anti-
Communist alliances, notably within the Novist empire, in the forau
lation of political objectives
to the historie requirements
necessary stop aimed t
and aspirations of the peoples e as our natural allies, and
in the persistent counteraction of sinister Communist and other anti-
democratic influence and groups in our domestic environment.
To promote the security and welfare of the United States
by insisting upon policies which are shaped in terms of a scripulous
and forthright observance of the sacred principles embodied in the
aforementioned monuments to the liberal human spirit and which will
insure lasting peace to all the nations of the world, including those
of Central and Eastern urope, numbering approximately 150,00,000
people.
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To arge our lovernment to seek the restoration of sovereign
rights and self-government to the nations which have been forcibly
deprived of them and to secure the exercise of the fundamental right
of self-stormination for those nations which have not in the past been
accorded this right, particularly in the countries of Central and
pastorn urope..
6. To impel, on the happy occasion of the liberation of all
pooples from the yoke of viet Aussian imperialism, Covernmental action
to fulfill the quaranty of free and unfectored elections in these
countries under the supervision of the United Nations and with strict
regard for conditious of population distribution existing prior to the
institution of the fussification policy bent on the extinction of
the national identities of the respective onslaved countries.
7. Recognising the twofeld naud, vis: ridding all countries
involved of implanted Soviet influence, together with ultivate solu-
tion of 
territorial boundary disputos, it is urged that strict priority
of action be 
extended to the former consideration.
8. To abot forcefully the realisation of the preceding objectives
and 
concomitantly 
contribute to the prevention of a generally
disastrous world war 111 
through the vigorous advancement of psycho-
10.:ical warfaro, 
with particular emphasis on substantial improvements
in the status and function 
of the Voice of Amorida, rosoundin; procla-
mation of narican 
friendship and support of the liberating novomonta
olaring throughout the 
wide peripheral
non-Russian pooples imperialistically subjugated in the Soviet empire,
uropean and Leistic area of
and demands for trus 
representation of these enslaved peoples in the
councils of the United 
Nations.
To secure maximum and unstinting aid on the part of our
Novernment for the manifold operations and the potentially unlimited
expansion of the underground 
neremunta lehind the iron curtains of
Europe and 
Asia
,
Thouch many of the proclaimed also seem to be identical with
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those of cure there are also at the noxsat several serious obstacles
for our alone comparatio and the ederation.
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two bodies christ o
forent national groups. were of the
nationalities present in have not their counterparts in the
ederation as is the case of sache, stoniane, houmaniacs and Serbs.
The efforts are made to bring these national roups within the scheme
of the Wederation. On the other side "krainians, Carpatho-kathenians,
Syelorussians, and slovak antonomists are at represented in our
Committee, It should be stressed also that some of the corresponding
now omigration roupe, of the last mentioned nationalition are boing
considered by our friends from a cooperative due to their
soparatistic tendancies. I realise that the thorny problem of the
independence of the some of the mentioned nationalities o ld hardly
be at the present moment introduced in C. I would be inclined to
suggest that as many of our immediate, sixsere similar to those of
the Federation, regardless of some substantial differences we should
take advantage of such a large body of organized American friends
eagerly interested in the liberation of our respective countries
within the whole area of Central-Eastern rope. The same would apply
of course to all component national organizations of the Federation
such as for instance Polish American Sogress which is not yet closely
linked with the Federation. I could suggest that as all our groups
have already established their liaison officers to appoint a liaison
to The odoration of Americans of Central and dast suropean Rescent
in order to be informed about their activities and to represent there
our point of view. Such a cooperation may be of a great importance
in many fields. 1 am sure that all these American or anisations would
to willing to help us in rising before the free world the problems
o Deportations and forced labour in our part of the world, as our
rolish American Jongress was very helpful in bringing the Xatyn
Forest massacre into the light of the free opinion. Lotus 50 025
American brothers not only in such otherwies vital nervices as
Bonding millions of food and clothing parcele behind the Iron Curtain
or signing tens of thousands of affidavits and jeb assurances for
Displaced Persons. Let us ecoperate with them as close as possible
in the coat important political problems of car strutle for freedom.
The principal political isso facing as in that respect is
that of pressing for a "Liberation Folicy" of the United
other 
estorn Tuanro,
tates and
1th the approach of eventer 1952 elections
it is becoming obvious to all ot _ ◉ that it will be of extreme impor-
tance for the cause 
of Cup Prea sho will colected as the new
legislators 
of the United states. As pliers we are
interfere 
into Amirican domestic polities, as representatives of our
et allowed to
countries wa are 
deeply interested in whose hands the "ate and the
future of the world 
events is going to lie in the years to
in now
come.
tatos
a commonplace to state that it russia and the United
will decide the fundazontal, universal issues in whish cur countries
are so much concerned
--liberty or levery.
this 
should be a cutter o
e believo deeply that,
corso: interest to
of the United
se and to the citisons
talno. Il be ore than just a shortsightedness
not to remitio 
hat 
in t
decisive struggle for the very existence
of our natinng we are lucky to possess here cowerful and understandin,
Allies in at least 1 million 
Americar Totora at Central-actera
uropean coscont.
are equally eager as ourselves in bringia;
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freedom back to our part of the world. La good American citizens,
tax-payors, sulciors so werkers they are fully untitled to sustain
us in our 'forts to liberate our countries. erardions of Party
affiliations we shuild ssport our faithful friends to watch
our enemies. Sucy a poster van apolled mutalle autonnie by rican
Latour
Uniens in the case of the Tart Hartley Fet, whom all candidates
for the meat in the House of representatives or Benste and state
Governorships, regardless of their party competency, have been asked
for their stand in that matter and their record of voting was chocked
from that point of view. Such is the banjo technique of the pressure
policy in this country. Applied to oreign Affairs it won't be either
& now thing in the United States. It is a woll known fact that the
organised Jows of New York and other big American cities have montly
contributed to the miraculous re-amer once of the free state of Israel.
Irish-An ricans sustain vigorously the national claim for a United
(Ireland. The three "hyphenate" "roups of American-armane, Iriah
and Italians are mainly reppcreible for the eventful abclition of
+12monian Roque of Entions policy, but, in our 6880,--2 do not weat
to destroy anything] our six is constructive. • need our American
friends and relatives to operate with us for a positive purpose of
Liboration. This may be in the United States the most powerful way
of changing the entestroyale trend of American policy in respoat of
astorn -uropean problems. I see no reason why millions of Americans
of Contraltouropean Descent should not demand openly from
their future legislators what stand have they taken in regard of
liberation of our countries; (Are you for, are you against, or are
you just neutral")--what nave, they done to materialise such a libera-
tion in their past activities, what and in which way do they intend
to do in futuro: Suchsstionnaire may in very useful in reviving
our issue before American political circles and the wide „ublia
opinion. To some of us it may seem too bold an initiative. However
11 we really are of the opinion that without the speedy liberation of
Central-astern propemt:19 agnificent country of the "cited tates
cannot survive wither as a happy and frue land then by the raising
of the Liberation cause we are in this respect not only filfilling
our duties towards our respective countriesbut also A Northy service
for the free people of America.
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MUNGPAWIRH FOR: Chief, "outheastern Europe Division
Chief, Eastern Europe (ivisim
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University students
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1. Attached hereto in a cosy of a latter I an
forwarding to Ur. Tyson on this subject.
2. Chief EF is on record as having advised the
former case officer of TFT: NIC that FX should be
afforded an opportunity for evaluation and covert
screening of students of origin for future potential
operational ure, on the understanding that no student
would be apt roached for this program during his scnsuled
term at the University. ‘E probably has a similar
interest in this metier.
3. This
randum to to ok that y a heap s
informed on a continuin
and alss to let you
basis of your views on telo abject,
thất you can expect from us the
information which shall come to us in reply to the attach-
4. Any comments which you nov hive on this subject
and would rive to me either informally me ty sway by
15 April, would be appreciated.
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20 March 1952
Fear Loverings
I have read with ruch interest the account you rece:tly
sent to Mr. and on the University in "trasbourg,
I huse also noted that in a recent Fund Memorandum
- (XC. 365), tha que tien vas raised as to what should be dene
with the tribourg stuents after they have our leted their
studies, should nɔ ɔ cortunity present itself for their
return to *11b-rated" countries of their origin.
In any care, this question will be of cortinuing concern
to both your organization and oure, and I hope that we may be
mrtually helpful in plan: 'ng boy wa can make use of these
students after the completion of their studies in Strasbourg.
Towards this effort se should appreciate receiving from you
a list of the present sturent body at Strasbourg together
with (dographical data am expected to pletion of stuty dates
for each. We should also like to have a statement as to the
tyre of contract arterial into with the students and in to any
obligation i posed us those any enroll. I should like to
discuss this question with you from time to time anű vertimu-
larly after receiving the information herein requested.
My continued seat wil bes
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Sincerely,
Oilver Hadwood
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
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Deputy Director of Central Intelligence
Crusade for Freedom and National Information Bureau
1. On January 10th I called your attention to the fact that
the National Information Pureau, a reputable investigation agency
which conducts inquiries into charitable organizations and advises
large donors, had given an adverse recommendation on the Crusade
for Freedom (see Attachment 1). This matter has now risen again.
It may be that it would be use to undertake a high-level approach
to the Bureau through yourself or General Smith, for the following
reasons
According to an agreement with us and with the State
Department at our recent meetings, Crusade for Freedom will bank
heavily this year on donations from corporations. They have now
discovered that these corporations rely to a great extent on the
National Information Eureau's advice. Several corporations have
indicated that, according to their practice, they cannot give to
the Crusade unless it has the blessing of the Bureau, and you will
note in Attachment 2 that one such corporation -- Barnes Manufactur-
ing Company of Mansfield, Ohio - has written to the Crusade citing
its doubt.
2. Meantime, members of the Crusade have had conversations
with D. Paul Reed, Executive Director of the National Information
Bureau (see Attachment 3) and he has insisted that he cannot report
that the Crusade has not the basic standards in philanthropy until
his Standards 7 and 8 are met. These are the publication of an
annual audit and of a detailed annual budget, the prime requirement
being the disclosure of totals.
3. You may want to read this Attachment 3 with care but I
cannot myself see any manner in which we can meet these standards.
Therefore, I believe that it may be necessary to make the approach
to the National Information Bureau described above.
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4. The officers of the National Information Puroau are as
followss
Board of Directors
Allen Wardwoll, Honorary Chairman
Paul L. Foles, Honorary President
Valentine E. Macy, Jr., President
Ralph H. Hlanchard, Vice-President
Randall J. Loboeuf, Jr., Vice-President
Craig R. Smith, Secretary
Ellis Russoll, Treasurer
Edward K. Bachman
Janes 0. Blaine
Mrs. Sidney C. Borg
Allen T. Burns
Harry M. Carey
Homer Folks
Maxwell Hahn
John M. Shaw
Mrs. John B. Hennoman
Edward J. Kayes
Hugh Knowlton
Alexander Lindey
Arch Mandol
Miss Adelo W. Horrison
John B. Niven
D. Paul Reed, Executive Director
B. D. Burhoo, Research & Advisory
Mrs. E. R. Goodwin, Research & Advisory
Do you know any of them?
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1- NIP recommendation on Crusade.
2- Ltr from Barnes Mfg. Company.
3- NCFE meno on NI B.
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MEMORADUR FOR: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INFELLIGENCE
SUBJECT: National Information Bureau, Inc.
1. Attached ore two surveys from the National
Information Bureau, Inc. The National Information
Bureau is a reputable investigation agency conducting
inquiries into American organizations which request
funds from the public. It advises donors on whother
the organizations are worthy of support.
2. The attachments contain the results of an
investigation into the Crusade for Freedom and the
American Committee for a United Europe. Note that the
Bureau's recommendation in respect to the Crusade is
adverse. The American Co nittee for a United Europe
on the other hand gets the Bureau's blessing.
Пошал Виполи
THOMAS W. FLADEN
Chief
International Organizatiors Branch
SEGMET
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IMPORTANT
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person or organization to whom it is addressed.
AMERICAN COMMITTEE ON UNITED EUROPE, INC.
537 Fifth Avenue
New York 17, New York
April 27, 1951
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE: American Committee on United Purope, Inc. was incorporated in New
York, February 16, 1949. Stated purpose of the Committed is two-folds
In Europe to #1. encourage the idea of unity and lend assurance that a
unified Europe will have the support and friendship of the people of the
United States; 2. give desporately needed financial support to groups
such as the European Movement – working in Europe on behalf of unity."
In America to #1. give Americans a better understanding of the steps to-
ward unity which Europe has already undertaken; 2. encourage eivio, edu-
cational and other groups to study their implications and the means by
which American policy can further the work; and finally, 3. as specific
issues arise, the Committer will point out what we Americans can do, as
individuals and as a nation, to help furape unite and thus to help themselves,"
By way of background information, the Committee stated in its early daysı
"Despite Europe's recuperation from the visible effects of wartime de-
vastation, »ntiquated national barriers to unity and progress still in-
vite disaster for all countries. A continent divided into seventeen se-
parate, conflicting political and economic cockets presents a weak and
vulnerable flank, perilous to world peace and security.
"Four decades of bloodshed and economic deteriorati have taught the peoples
of Europe tht survival is impossible without unity. As never before, they
have bonded together - staterarn, trade unionists, business leaders, church-
mon and educators in a dosen nations - in the movement for European unity.
Although determined to accomplish Union, they face many obstacles.
"Convinced of our stake in the success of their work, the American Committee
on United Europe believes th American support and encouragement can be
decisively helpful to the realization of this objective. Leaders in Europe
have confirmed this belief, and insist that the time for maximus effort is
at hand."
PROGRAM AND ACTIVITIES: The American Committee on United Furope describes itself as "in
thorough agreement with Winston Churchill's assertion that 'We must spread the knowledge
that this thin, is really possible...We must creste a elimite of opinion.** It will also
seek to avoid pleading for any single preconceived scheme or precise pattern for
Puropean Union, conscious that the nature of Union must evolve from the needs and aspira-
tions of the peoples who will unite."
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AMERICAS COMITTEE ON UNITED FUROPE, INC.
April 27, 1952
Grants have been wide to private groups in Europe working for European union. Groups
have been selected wich have, in the opinion of the Americer, Committee on United
Europe, concreŵ wengrips for (1) strengthenin, the Council of Furope as a political
authority; (2) au:porting besic aim of the harscall Plen and the Military Aid Progres
within the Atlantic Pact; (3) inclusion of Vestern Germany in a unified Europe.
The major group receiving Committee sup; ort in The Furopeen Movement, an overall or-
ganisation composed of six organisations of private citisens in Europe, which clɛima to
have helped influence the governeath of Western Europe to establish the Council of
Furope in 1949. European Movement has initiated conferences and research on econozic,
cultural and legal questions tearing on union.
In the United State: the Committee has published at: tements on Europeen union by European
leaders, a Newsletter with & efreciation of some 2,500 copirs, summaries of proceedings
at meetings of various European groups, and public opinion olls.
The Committee also sponsored lecture tours by Paul Reynaud, Lord Layton, Sir Harold Buttes
and Paul-Henri Speak and single lectures by Winston Churchill, Robert Schuman and Paul
Van Zeeland.
The Current program is as followss
Continued fund-raising for support of Furopean groups, particular y the
European Movement as a center of work in Purope for Union.
Publication and distribution of addresses, studies and reports, and
sponsorship of meetings at which European statesmen may give Americans
a first hand account of the work abroad.
PERSONNEL: The officent and Board of Directors include the following: Chairman, *William
J. Donovan; Vice Chairman, #Allen W. Dullet} Secretary, "George S. Frenalin, Jr.; Treasurer,
Emmett F. Connely; Executive Director, William P. Lurkee;
Raymond B. Allen
Charles S. Cheston
Lucius D. Clay
2. F. Connely
B. P. Gay
*David Dubinsky
Arthur J. Goldberg
A. Crawford Greene
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#Charles R. Hook
David F. Lilienthal
Herbert S. Little
Kobert . Maguire
*Walter N. Maguire
Stacy May
*George Nebolsine
* Members of Executive Committes
Carl T. Nixon
*Frederick Osborn
Kurt F. Pantser
* Robert P. Patterson
Walter Bedell Smith
*Arnold J. Zurcher
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IMPORTANT.
This report is a privileged communication and is strictly for the confidential information of the
person or organization to whom it is addressed.
AMERICAN COMMITTEE ON UNITED FUROPE, INC,
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April 27, 1951
FINANCES: A financial audit for the nearly twenty-one month period from inception,
February 16, 1949, to October 31, 1950 shows: cash contribution income, $210,919;
disbursements, $192,012. Disbursements includes grants to Europesu groupe, 106,651;
European conferences, 311,963; Popular education, 619,674; fund-raising expenses,
26,201, and administrative expenses, $38,583. Cash balance, Uctober 31, 1950, was
$17,846.
Contributions to the American Committee are reported to be exempt for income tax
purposes.
. Budget for the your to October 31, 1751 totale $150,000, of which $100,000 is for
European operations.
COMMENT AND CONCLUSION: It is difficult to measure the influence of organizations under-
taking to influence the mess public; however, we can report that the Bureru knows of no
reason why those interested should not contribute to this Committee.
NATIONAL INFORMATION EURFAU, INC.
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LETTER OF CONFIRMATION
In reply refer
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W-1923
13 March 1952
Dear Freds
Thank you for your report of 5 Parch 1952 on Horvat.
Attached hereto are copies of the original correspondence.
We should appreciate your making a direct acknowledg–
ment to Horvat on behalf of Fr. Levey as requested in his
20 February letter. We have acknowledged the receipt of
Mr. Davey's letter and have indicated to him that we vere
referring the matter to appropriate hands.
We should appreciate receiving a copy of the reply
which you send to Horvat.
Yours sincerely,
Oliver Hadwood
Attachment
Attachment was handed to John on 12 March 1952.
CIO/gmo from ADFC to DD/P of 13 March 1552)
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HORVAT, Pavle
March 5, 1952
Pavle Horvat is of Slovenian origin, about 50 years old and was
born in the Prlekija district near the Hungarian border (formerly a
part of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy).
Horvat became known during the thirties through his numerous
manifestos and posters by which he attempted to organize his own
political movement. This "movement" was labeled various names at
different times. At one time it was simply referred to as a "peasant
movement, " at another time as the "Slovenia Section of the Croatian
Peasant Party," and still later as an "independent Slovenian peasant
movement." He never had, however, any following and never set up his
own electoral lists. On the other hand, it is true, that the Croat
Peasant Party of Dr. "acek considered him as one of its trustees in
Slovenia for a short period.
He earned his living as a farmer. He also had a small village
grocery shop and occupied himself in his district with "interventions,"
that is, performing all types of secretarial services for the peasants
of the area. Among other things, he undertook to organize the
transportation of the seasonal workers who went to France and
Germany during the harvesting months. He had difficulties with the
home authorities and police in this respect and had to appear before
the courts on a number of occasions.
At the beginning of the war he fled to Zagreb, Croatia, at that
time the Independent Croat State (Nazi purpet regime) of Dr. Pavelic.
There he set up a small office for the relief of Slovenian refugees
but it never reached any large proportions. He was not connected
with the Refugee Committee which handled the main relief work (One
source cointed out that the mere fact that he was able to establish
an office and function in Zagreb during the period meant that he was
at least passively acceptable to the Nazi regime.
As far back as 1935 he is known to have misrepresented himself
as a "peasant leader."
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After the war Pavle Horvat fled to Austria where he again claimed
to be a Slovenian peasant leader and attempted to whip up propaganda
for the creation of a srecial "peasant group," among the Slovenian
refurces; he failed completely. He was unable to find followers in
a single carp to form such a group, and the refugees refused to attend
his meetings. In addition he is known to have boasted that he was
acting on behalf of Mr. Macek and the International Peasant Union,
though he was mandated by neither. The Allied authorities were
finally forced to intervene and bring a stop to his activities since
they were causing discontent among the refugees and disorders in the
DP camps..
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In July 1949, Horvat wrote the Honorable Joserh C. Grew in care.
of the National Committee for a Free Europe introducing himself as
the Representative of the Democratic Slovenes and President of the
Interrational Peasant Union for Europe, and suggesting that he join
forces with the Committee in the common strugele against Communism.
In return for a trip to the United States he offered to bring a
large confidential report on his activities to date and present a
scheme for successfully suppressing communism and delivering the
subjugated nations in the shortest possible time. He was informed
that the Fund was confining its activities to refugee leaders already
residing in the United States and that the proposed visit was
impossible at that time.
Horvat has recently announced his forthcoming arrival in the
United States. Several Slovenian and Croatian newspapers in this
country have received articles (which he wrote himself) glorifying
his past and present activities. None of them, so far, have taken any
notice of these articles with the exception of the Croat separatist
(pro-ustashi) paper, "DANICA," published in Chicago. Supposedly
Dr. Macek was highly amused on reading the article describing the
great "Slovene peasant leader.'
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He is
Nobody in Slovenia in pre-war days would have considered Pavel
Horvat as a person to be taken seriously in public life.
considered by a number of sources a political impostor and as
personally unethical. Neither the International Peasant Union for
Europe, of which he claimed to be president, nor the Democratic
Slovenes, of which he is a representative, is considered a legitimate
organization. The Director of the Fund's Yugoslavian Research and
Information Desk was the editor of a daily paper in Slovenian for
eleven years before the war. He never met Horvath, seldom heard of
him and his paper, as far as he knew, never took notice of him or his
activities.
FOR THE RECORD: This report (on Pavle Horvat dated 5 March 1952)
was forwarded to us by Mr. John Leich, assistant to .r. Dolbeare,
Director of the National Councils Division of NCFE.
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CFY/OPC
SECRET
Forvety Information
58-2-6803
Deputy Director (Plans)
Attacks on the Soviet yth of "Prior Inventions"
1. I understand that your office has already addressed itself
to the opportunity which was offered by the increasing abour les
of Russian claims to have beca the inventore of a list of discoveries,
explorations, and inventions which by how comprise the bulk of such
discoveries and inventione important to vodern life. This is, of
course, an extremaly vulnerable series of claims and one which
exposes itself to ridicule so readily as to render it an excellent
target for attack. There has been some play on this seen in the
American press but I feel that it would be more effective if the
Puropean press and Radio ree Europe should handle the job.
8. In the Sunday edition of the Washington lost, there was a
very good surary of the Russian "firsts." The article was written
in just the right vein, although a more dead pan approach would
perhaps be more effective in certain places. If you do not have
this article, I suggest that you got someone to clip it for --
as well as i recall, it is to be found in the magasine section or
the editorial (news review) part of the naver. I heard one on the
radio this morning which would fit in nicely with this general las.
I do not know the althor of the crack, but it is certainly a 'first"
that the Russians should surely be given all the credit for.
The
crack was that "the Kreilin was the first to put peace on a HP
basis."
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In reply refer
tos
-1572 W-1904
12 March 1952
Dear Toms
with reference to the stephen Mainesyk onze sich am discussed
with you during your recent visit, several questions have arisen
concerning the broader aspects of the type of activity Mainezyk was
undertaking in addition to his PFE duties.
Specifically, we would like to know what sort of employment
contract RFE employees enter into with RFF. If possible, we would
like a copy of a tyrical contr et. We are interested in knowing
what restrictions, if any, are placed on employers' outside interests
or activities while employed with R, particularly as they would
apply to a case such as Mainesyk's. We would also like to have
information on the type of security arreement presently in use
between NFF and its employees,
There are attached several rapers bearing on the Mainczyk case,
forwarded with a report on the matter, which was prepared for our
friends across he street. This report was to the general efiect
that the American manager of the Salaburg office of Radio Free
Europe has been deeply concerned over events arising from Mainesyk's
recent death. While locking through the personal effects of the
deceased, he found evidence that Maincayk had accented money for
the purpose of assisting individuals to escare from behind the Iron
Curtain to the U.S.7one of Austria. The Rif manager was further
disturbed to find that the entrusted funds were not listed among the
assets of the deceased or derosited with the American Express
Company at Salsburg.
+ a.. Consul
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January 21, 1952
American Consulate
Munich
Germany
Gentlemens
The undersigned, Dr. Fola Gyorky of 21 Fast 92nd Street, New York
City and Mr. Alexander A. Back of the above address wish to request
your assistance in connection with consequences resulting from the
suden death of Mr. Steven W. Mainesyk of Radio Free Europe in
Salzburg, Austria.
The said gentleman was holding our money as a trustee, which
money was sent to him to be paid out under certain conditions; wa
were trying to save our fa-ily from behind the Iron Curtain and we
were negotiating with different people who were willing to undertake
this task and we needed smsone who would pay these persons the agreed
amount in question when the operation was properly concluded,
Through the sad rentieran's secretary re received word that Mr.
Mainczyk was seriously ill for the past few months and suddenly
passed away, and to make certain that our interests are properly
protected we are taring the liberty of writing you this letter in
connection with the abore matter.
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The total amount sent to ANFXCO, Salsburg was $3,800. - out of which
Mr. Fainesyk paid altogether $300. thus leaving $3,500. - in
Mr. Fainez; k's name. Of course, if it is necessary ve von ở both
be glad to furnish additi nal proof to support this present letter
and we would greatly appreciate your Vind assistance. he would
also thank you to advise us as to wht additional stops you deam it
necessary for us to take in this matter.
We thank you in advance for your kind assistance and cou tesy and
remain
AAB/mak
Very truly yours,
Alexander A, Back
Dr. Bela Gyorky
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BACK FXPORT & IMPORT CO.
215 Fourth Avenue
New York 3, N.Y., U.S..
Member of Commerce & Industry
Association of New York
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"Buckexport"
Telephone
Orchard 4-5507
January 22, 1952
American Consulate
Calzburg
Austria
Gentlemens
We just received the following cable from Dr. Emi Ehm, secretary
of the deceased Hr. Steven Mainzcykı-
*YANNICZYK DIED INTESTATE SEFECTS IN CUSTODY OF AMERICAN CONSULATE
_ ALZHIRO SUGGEST CONTACT THEM LETTER FOLLOWING. DR. EMI KHM
It so happens that yesterday ve erroneously wrote to the American
Consulate in Munich, Germany and we are enclosing herewith a copy
of the said letter from which you à 11 see all particulars of our
Froblez.
Your prompt attention and kind assistance in this matter will be
greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Alexander A Back
Dr. Hela Gyorky
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Mr. Alexaner A. ek
Fr. Mola Gyorky,
Back Export & It Cory,
215 Fourth Avenue,
American Consul te,
Tilburg, Austria
Tebruary 7, 1952
New York 3, is bark,
First
The receipt is acknowleed of your letter of January 22, 1952
together with a copy of the letter afere ced to the American
Consulate General in hunich regular certain private transactions
you arrear to have had with the 1ste Fr. terhen Mainesyk, an
American citism who died in alabar on "anuary 1, 1752.
In accordance with its standing intrations and peddling the
decision of the appropriate lo al a thorities, the Consulate is
acting as provisional consemnator of the effects of the deceased.
It would amper that "r. Nancy injectate and the Consulate
has been endeavoring to obtain intrations from the bed'a
brother, Mr. Charles Maine, (119 edley Avenue, Chittago, Illinois,
the netreat known kin for advice ring his interest in the estate.
Unfor the a circunstan
has no a thority to take
vill recommite that the Consulate
me of any clain
have against
Arterent and to refer
the estate exerting to be up in
you to the Court that will here i rifflct on over the matter whan
the rate will he left our best.
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ill be informed
Vincerely yours,
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Pobert O. ehrerer
American Consul
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6 Mar 52
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Dear Toni
Sam
With reference to the Stephen Minczyk case which discussed with you
recent
during your/visit, several questi have risen concording the broader utjects
of the type of ctivity Minczyk was undertaking on histam in addition to nis
MFE duties.
Specifically, we would like to know what sort of elopment contract fre
employees cater into with RFE. If poobible, we would like a copy of a typical
contract. We are interested in kaaring mat restrictions, if any, are placed
on employees outside interests or activities while employed with RE, particularly
un they would uply to a cute such as Macy's. He would also like to save
information on the type of security screement presently are between and its
employees.
There are attached several jer bearing on the mallcuya cu
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Sincerely
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11 March 1958
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT:
Photostate in re International Center of Fres
Trade Unionists in Exile, Paris
The attached photostate were made from accounting
documents, while they were in transit through us from a
TONIC representative, Paris, to TONIC headquarters. They
are forwarded, as indicated below, to provide information
as to individuals associated with the subject organisation,
MOWAS W. BRATEN
Chief
International Organisations Division
Attachment (6 pages)
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Mstributions
Orig - bE (FIW-lr. Finott; +E/3-r. Freeman) (with attachsents)
☑- FR (Mr. Overton); SE (Fr. Krane) (with attachments)
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Telephone Conversation with aral H. F. Killor on 21 Marcu.
Adiral Miller called me today and asked no to pass along two
warnings
2. He objects to what is nas mar is the "proval" of CIA
officials of the plan to put biral Kirk's Committes under the
Crusade for Freedo... lie said he bought the over of the Crusade was
by now almost non-existent and cited a recent costing of an advertis-
Ing groun of which is a member were, he said, various members
turned to him and asked him to quit kidding. I said to Adairal Millor
that I thought that the "val" to which no referred was a natier
of policy as between the State invartment and OA and that I Usought
it probable that if there had been art suen aproval the CA officials
who pave it and in mind the necessity of pocuring his views leiore
putting the plan int effect. He replied that to wanted to ho as
helpful as possible and that if all Admiral kirk had to full back on
was the Crusade for Freeton then remape no would have to yield, but
he said that in any event if iral Kirk's Committee were to be added
to the Crusado, tio Crusade would have to be expanded. He could not
possibly attempt to furnish cover under the prevent acrequent with the
State Department to cut down the ectivity of the Crusade.
2. He said that he wanted to losue a warming to all her that
heads would mortly roll in H. No sald that he had recently
hart a talk with Fred Dollar and come over bitearenization
and that as a result of this talk illorevious conviction as to the
necessity for reorganim was emphasised tenfold. He said we thought
there were too many job held by people whose qualifications were that
they wore the old school the or that unnal relatives who already
held jobs, and he sailed to clean use to such a degree that
he might soon be allo to rent a floor in the New York bullain.
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that there may be sanse restimations as a result mal that i should be
prepared for them, but no sain teased we wanted in to conduct
efficient operations and therefore to had a green light to do so until
we called him off. I assured that is was a fact.
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21 March 1952
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT:
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1. I called Bob Joyce in the State Department yesterday
and asked him whether in his view the State Department would
object to placing the new Committee for Russian Liberation under
the Crusade for Freedom. I mentioned particularly a possible
caveat of the State Department that wo might be expanding the
Crusade at the very time we had agreed at a series of meetings
held recently that we would cut down its activities.
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2. Joyce said that the agreement with State was as to
method and scope of Crusade publicity and activity and that the
addition of the new Committee under Crusade cover would not by
any means abrogate this agreement. He said that we could go
ahead and count upon the State Department's approval. I asked
him whether he would like a memorandum to this effect or whether
he would like to consult others in the State Department and he
caid no,
that this was unnecessary, that we should go ahead.
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THOMAS W. BRADEN
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Mr. Wimmer --
an information copy of letter sent
by Mr. Jackson today. Mr. Damewood
is receiving a copy via regular channels.
M.McCrum
Yarch 10, 1952
2-6811
Dear Fansignor Vargas-
As I wind up my year with the Entional Committes for
a Free Europe, I thought it appropriate to send you a letter --
not a latter of farwell, but rather some thoughts on the
Hungarian National Counsail as I have observed it during the year,
In the first place, I would like to congratulate you
and your associates on having done on extraordinary job of
holding a very volatile situation together. In fact, it was
a unique job, and one whose value we may never fully appreciate
because so many of the benefits are intangible.
I hope, therefore, that you will eantime to work with
undisinished will to hold the Council together, as it would
present a very serious problem to admiral Filler if the
Hungarian group ware to fall apart.
I would also like to congratulate you on the effective
work the representativos of the hungarian lational Council
have done abroad, particularly in France and Germany. You
know how important i consider this work. It seems to no that
the real task and duty of a national Council is to help the
exiles, and the front lines of this work are in Europe.
Aside from the obvious necessities of food, clothing,
shelter, the most important aspect of the work is what I would
call a "consular" service, as these poer people do not knou
where ar bow to turn. In this consular-type work, I think that
General Hennyey and Mr. Auer have been doing an excellent job,
and my personal feelings in this matter are completely con-
firmed by reactions I have received from the international
Refugee Cryanization and the official foreign and Arsarioan
administrations in these countries.
To my way of thinking, exile political matters in New
York and Lachin ton should take a definitely second place to
helping human beings in distress, and although there are some
who do not agree with this order of priority, I am calighted
and grateful that the work of the Hungarian Rational Council
indicates that you share these icens,
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Since this is an honest letter, and not just pro-forms
appreciation by a retiring iresident, I must also, unfortunately,
include some observations that are not so pleasant.
I remember very early in my work idth SOFF, that you
taught me the political mouning of the word “polarisation",
and since then I have had ample opportunity in the Hungarian
National Council to see polarisation at work,
HCFE has grown in the past year into a large organisation
engaged in serious work, and frequently proving its effective-
neus behind the Iran Curtain. To put it mother way, during
the past year NUFF. has evolved from just a hope into a professional
weapon in the war against the enay. Therefore, activities
witch a year ago vore deplorable but pardonabis, are today.
Inexcusable and intolerable.
Admiral Fillor agrees with me completely on this point,
and intends to take such action from time to time as may be
necessary to cover such activities when they occur.
However, I recognise that it is not enough for NCFS
to take unilateral action. be must to assisted by you and
these of your associates uho understand who the real enery is,
and are willing to subordinate fratricidal strife, polarising
attempts, and disloyal activities.
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I fully realize that these are nothing but big words
unless I can illustrate them more specifically.
I have in my possession enough illustrations to fill a
volum, but i would like to select three in particular to
mention in this letter, not because i have any particular
desire to single out the individuals concerned for censure,
but rather because what they have done not only illustrates
the point I an trying to make, but also reveals an attitude
of mind which is practically incorrchensible to an Anotions
working for a great cause,
The first case that I have in mind is that of tre
Ferenc Mary.
Last February, Hr. lagy wrote a letter to Kr. Frank 3.
Land of Kansas City, Missouri, complaining bitterly about the
National Couttes for a Free Europe, accusing it of "supporting:
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outmoded and old-fashioned reactionary political ideologies”,
and asking Hr. Land to advise hin as to how this situation could
be brought to the attention of President Trumm in order to
have him do something about 12. As a result of that letter,
Fir. Land wrote to the white lionse, and in the normal course
tida full correspondence came to B.
I naked ir. Hagy to sims to the office, and tried to
explain to his that what he had done was not only a lad, but
a very silly thing. It was red in the sense that he had
violated eur hospitality by secretly attempting to conspiro
against the organization vidich vas supporting him. It was
silly in assuring thất he could carry on this kind of intrique
without my knowing about it in fact, without having the
shite House check with N-13, an American organization, so to
what action should be taken.
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Mr. Kapy ucemed to unierutand what I tried to explain
to him, and with what I consizered complete honesty and sincerity,
œxpressed his regrets and mail to t it irould not happen again.
In return for this frank uncrstanding on his part, wo shock
hands, and i prordsed that the correspondence would be put
away in our files and never referred to again, and es you knees,
I have never even mentioned it to you,
Ir. liagy has once again written to President Truman w
this time directly. And once again the White House has sent
ne the marandus.
I consider that ir. Kagy has troken his pledge, and
therefore I am free to tell you about the incident.
This time, although the words of Mr. Nagy are more
temperate, the mlody is the m - dissatisfaction with what
HCNE has done; dissatisfaction with the liungarian National
Council. Let me quote a passages The existing Eational
Couttees are not in theatres suitable for this task, partly
because of the general intra-Cordttes controversies between
Democrate and reactionaries, and partly because these Courttoss
are not considered by the peoples behind the Iron Curtain as
international guarantee that promings would be carried out,”
I cannot help communting at this point that in the
Hungarian National Council toure is probably no one who han
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contributed more to "intre-mitter controversies" than Mr.
Nagy himself. Furthermore, an analysis of Fr. Macy's definition
of "Vanocrats and reactionsrien” would be extremely interesting.
It might have been more sowerste had he said "people who
supported By Covermant in is? and everybody else",
As to the matter of my exile coustee, whether the
Hungarian National Council or Fr. Easy's Central Lantern
furupean Counties; Deing able to “guaranice" to the people
behind the iron Curtain that prondse tould be carried outs
Kr. Nagy's statement is diuer arivolous or prepostervis,
Pr. Nagy uinda up kità a request that the President
give his blessing to ir. Hagy's proposed super-comdites --
the Central astern Europese fardttee – thich represents
"a total majority of 70 to ôà al the entire population of
Central Eastern Europe."
I am frankly fascinated by the processes of Mr. Hagy's
mind. I cannot believe that all he thinks about is the promotion
of Leftish Hungarian politicims in exile, I cannot talisve
that as a human being 'ho avès not feel sone seme of responsi»
bility toward HOFT and the Bugarian National Council, who
have month after month helped him. I do not wim to sound
drastic, I do not ask for tasnits, and I am not suggesting
that in return for our halp us impose an obligation of a quid
pro quo, but I do say that the question of loyalty does
arise, and the uestion of responsibility is very real.
Furthermore, Ir. ng he been in this country long
enough no to understand that this kind of intriguing is a
distressing irritation to everyone, including the white House,
Ky second illustration also concerns Pr. Hagy. Mr. Kagy
recently sent a telegram to 5. essewffy, of which the follow-
ing is a translation. I have the original kungarian if you
care to sen its
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Agnin I would like to know what is going through fr.
Nagy's mind.
BCYZ, an inerican organisation, hired Fr. Dessently
to to the responsible head of its Hungarian Desk in Pamich.
Mr. Lessenffy was a very careful choice after weeks of consul-
tation on both sides of the Atlantic. His specific instructions
wore that the Aunich est should be staffed by people
selected for fucational competence, excluding, of course,
Communists and aschsto
At the same time, it was felt that the BCYE had permitted
political affiliation to overshadou finational competence in
the Kew York Hungarian cok, and the low York Losk simply
sman't any good. Therefore, the New York Beak and the unich
best had to be brought into aligiment. So fr. Lessently was
sent to America anvi was iven the responsibility of hiring the
necessary personal - und in licas York uns instrusted to apply
the sure yardstick that he applied in thmich.
wshan Mr. Deasenffy had fulfilled his Ear York tank,
again after the most serious consideration of all the angles
involved in each one of his choices, Mr. Nagy sunt him the
telegran quoted above as though lir. Nacy ere in the position
to control, or at least to veto, the membership of the Loske
Does Hr. Hagy really believe that he is in that
position? Cr in this pure polarisation As we all know, this
is a move directed against Fr. Collect, who does not happen
to have the sune political coloration as . Mary. In a
recent conversation vála Fr. llacy, I asked him if the tele[rea
would have been scat if ir. Gellert had not been selected, and
he admitted that it would not have been sent.
There is an additional interesting alement in this,
in that ir. Maty calls for a vote as the resident of the
Hungarian teasunt union. Doean't fir. liagy know that the
Hungarian Peasant man does not exist as a viable political
party; it only exists in the individual persons in exile sho
happen formerly to have been numbers of the hungarian reagent
Union. Hr. Nagy is not a member of a goverment-in-exile, er
even of a parliament-in-exile, so that this action of his is
totally unreal, indicating undllingness to recognise the
world as it exists.
Doesn't Hr. Engy realize that the only way that exile
politicians can achieve political reality is through national
and international unity in order to bring about the liberation
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of their countries, and therefore the day when they can once
again start legitimate and real party rivalry to appeal to
a free electorate?
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The third case I would like to muntion concern Nr.
Zoltan Pfeiffer.
After Mr. Lessenffy made his selections for the How
York leak, Ir. Pfeiffer got in touch with him to protest against
the fact that in selecting Fr. Gellert, Fr. Denseuffy had been
unfaithful to the mallholders Party, dich because
escuffy had formerly been a member of that party, expected a
clean sweep of the New York Deak, irrespective of functional
competence. Mr. Heffer further stated - and this is the really
important point - that because of the appointment of 12.
Cellart, fr. Ffeiffer would have to "atta.k" Mr. Dessewffy frus
now on, wherever and whenever possible; in short, a declaration
of war.
Again, I would like to understand fr. Pfeffer's
mental processes. Who does he think he is? Where does he think
he is? This is a very serious world, and not a thifolf trial
operetta. Hr. Ffeiffer is not in luxiapost conducting a political
campaign against a sarward mrber of a Laft-iding party. Ir.
Ffeiffer ia in Bev Zork, an associate of NOFE, with every
opportunity to have his opinion heard and his influence felt.
But after a decision has been unds, in good faith and after
long consideration, to eploy a man because of his competenos
to do a job, it is r. Ifeiffer's responsibility as an associate
of the same organisation to help that man do his work, and
not to indulge in declarations of war in order to disrupt the
operation.
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I am sorry to have had to go into this unpleasant detail,
but after a year of patiently observing and listening, I feel
that I have earned the right to speak plainly.
I hope that somehow or other, it will so possible for
you to explain to your membership that the docs not intend
to be hampered or sabotaged by exile political mnewwing.
I also hope that you will be able to persuade your
compatriots that insofar as Burt can interpret b.3. paliay,
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it belloves that the Covernment of the United States,
loolding forward to the eventual Liberation of Hungary
will not permit any political group or individual in
cils, to set up a monopoly for howell, his group, or bds
party.
with reneved thuis far you highly successful work
in the past, and the furvent sope that you will be equally
successful in the future, i am
Fansigner Bela Varga
227 East 72nd Street
New York, N. Y.
Ráncerely yours,
C. D. Jaaksas
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
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SECRET
7 March 1952
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR POLICY COORDINATION
NCFE
1. For quite some time the staff officers of this division concerned
with utilising the facilities of the NCPE and with exploiting the
Albanian, Bulgarian, and Rumanian emigrations have been aware of a lack
of adequate coordination between our own activities and those of the
NCFE staff. in conjunction with those Division officers responsible
for handling our relations with that organisation, we have attempted
to explore the problem in order to find a solution which could be
considered realistic and practical.
2. The difficulty lies not only in the communication system between
OPC and NCFE, which does not always transmit, at exactly the right time,
the right ideas from one organisation to the proper individuals at the
right level n the other. Although we have maintained very close contact
both informally and through formal channels, only too often we have not
been in a position to learn why NCPE staff officers have made a given decis-
ion in regard to some emigre organization in which we had an interest; and
on the other hand, our desires and needs have not always been fully under-
stood or accepted in New York. Again, it has happened that we were
ignorant of developments that closely affected our operations until it
was too late for us to make our influence felt, and, correspondingly,
it must be admitted that we have ourselves pushed ahead with courses of
action without adequately briefing the NCFE. The most extreme case in
point known to us concerns the Rumanian emigration, where we and NCFE
are now pursuing conflicting policies. The upshot of this has been the
gradual development of a situation wherein OPC is supporting an organisa–
tion, the NCha, which is not fully responsive to it.
3. This situation is not regarded by us as reflecting any fundamental
inadequacy in NCFE, or as presenting any insoluable difficulty.
There
exists a problem in staff interrelationship which can and should be
resolved by a reform in our organizational approach. The goal toward which
we believe we should work is one where OPC communication with NCFE would
be channelled directly along a single high-level line which would firmly
tie in ADPC's office with that of the head of the other organisation.
Ideas, suggestions, information, etc. would flow, in the regular channels,
up from the OPC working level to APPC's office for review and transmission
to the top office of NCE, and flow down from there through NFS's usual
channels to the proper individuals in its operational machinery. Personal
contacts between individuals at a lower level in the two organisations
would frequently occur to supplement this usual crannal, when security
permitted, but should be in the hands of responsible personnel who
understand the OPC policies involved.
4. As the first
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4. As the first and principal step toward this arrangement, it is
recommended that an experienced, knowledeable, high-level CIA officer
responsible ADPC be stationed in the NCFE organisation to work
directly with Admiral Miller. For cover purposes he would carry the
title of Deputy to the President, but there should be no doubt in the
minda of the NOTE top echelon as to his complete identity with CIA.
Because his sole task would be to represent APO's interests, he should
mot normally be in the NCFS chain of command, should not be paid by that
organization, and should not be made responsible for any given NC: £
function or activity. se visualize his function a that of a representa-
tive charged with erolaining and representing CIA's interests, functioning
as a channel of information about the organization to which he is
accredited, and controlling all liaison between the two. In our opinion,
the establishment of this post, with a suitable individual assigned to the
_ Job, would immediately correct most of the present difficulties, and would
provide the necessary machinery idthin which a fully satisfactory relation-
ship between CPC and NCPE could develop.
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GRATIAN M. YATLEVITCH
Deputy for Policy Coordination, SE
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MEMORANDUM FORS Mr. Thomas W. Braden
SUBJECT:
Relations with National Councils
1. Attached hereto is a study concerning the National
Councils, with certain conclusions and recommendations.
2. I have deliberately delayed submitting this study because
I wanted to be sure of the validity of my criticism and recommendations.
To this end, I discussed this paper at several etager of its develop-
mont with various officers in the line divisions concerned and also
with individuals who have been in close touch with the National
Councils Division of NCFE. As a result, I feel that what is submitted
in the attached study reflects not only my own views, but also those
of the responsible area experts.
3. I feel you will agree that, under 6isting conditions, it is
impossible to carry out effectively any of the functions related to
national council matters with which wo are charged. The recent "Naty
Affair" and the resultant embarrassment corves as a good illustration.
4. In view of the interest that has been demonstrated in this
paper by SE and E-2, it is suggested that copies of the study be sent
to them.
5. This whole matter, I believe, is of such importance as to
warrant further discussion, and I should appreciate having the
opportunity of talking to you.
Ellen Stern
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STUDY AND CIULIDATIONS RAONG RELATIONS
WITH NATIONAL COUNCILS
HURROSE
The purpose of this paper is to 1) review briefly the accomplish-
ments of the National Councils Division of NGFL, 2) attempt to point
out the reasons why the National Councils have not accomplished what
they set out to do and 3) make certain recommendations with respect
to policy and administration to remedy the present unsatisfactory and
unworkable situation. This last assumes that CIA must continue to
sponsor the National Council complex. However, it car do so only if
certain basic changes are made and if it is recognized that it is
incumbent on CIA to regain control of the important personalities of
the Eastern European enigration.
DISCUSSION
I Original Objectives of National Councils Division
The National Councils Division of the National Committee for a
Free Lurope was created on 3 April 1950 by resolution of the board of
Directors. The underlying principle, as stated in the Declaration of
Policy in June 1950, was to aid the "non-Fascist and non-Communist
leadors in thoir peaceful efforts to prepare the way toward the
restoration in Eastern Europe of the social, political and religious
libertios in which they and we believe." The councils were to function
as "representative, harmonious and effective groups" and, as such, to
play a part in the struggle against Communism in Lastern Europe. They
were not to be considered as governments in exile nor as ends in them-
selves.
National Committees and Panels,* as supported by NOPE, were to
fulfill a two-fold functions as 1) overt instruments, they were to
a) serve as a symbol of unity both in this country and abroad, b) provide
a reservoir of "name" manpower for propaganda use, c) supply general
propaganda policy advice, and d) supply OE with both general and
specific intelligence with respect to homeland activities and personal-
ities. As 2) covert instruments, they were to serve as a cover for
operations undertaken by CIA aimed at combatting Soviet oppression in
the satelite states.
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the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian Panels, which were set
up with the help of MCFE and which function well.
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II Status of Coittees
During the course of the past year, it has become increasingly
apparent that national committees have failed to operate as
"representative, effective and harmonious groups.” Out of the six groups
of omigros supported financially by ICFL," only thres have any sort of
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a working; council (the Albanian, Bulgarian and Hungarian) and only
one--the hungarian-operater with airy degree of harmony.
Rumanian Councils have split into two opposing factions.
have recently affected a reconciliation which, to date, is merely a
paper "agreement" and is still awaiting implementation. No attempts
at bringing together the kumanian Association and the humanian
Committoo have succeeded. The Bulgarian Committee, while not split,
has teon handicapped by the dictatorial methods of its Chairman,
Dr. G. M. Dimitrov, and has therefore been of little value as an
organization. Attempts to offset this situation by an enlargement of
the Committes are now under way. An enlargement of the Albanian
Committee is also considered to be necessary, but here disagreemont
with the British is a complicating factor. The Poles, after long
years of dissension, finally seem to have agreed on the formation of a
Council of National Unity. Additional information regarding each-of-
these committees is appended hereto...
III Reasons for the Failure
The reason for the failure of the national councils to fulfill
the stated objectives has often been attributed to intrique, rivalry
and jealousy among emigre politicians. While this is certainly a
contributing factor, it is one which should be expected in any dealings
with leaders reared in the intricacies of Balkan politics. A more
important and far more basic cause for the present egetoonings of the
national councils has been CIA's failure to provide continuing policy
guidance to, and appropriate control over, the Executive Committee of
NCFE in New York. This failure has in large part resulted from the
lack of a clearly defined mechanism within CIA through which to perform
these functions.
At present a situation exists in which there is:
1) No final focus of responsibility for national council policy
in Washington. Various individuals throughout CIA and the Department
of State are meddling in national council and related enige matters
owing to the vacuum which CIA has permitted to develop and because no
one is charged with final responsibility. Furthermore, members of the
*The six groups are: the Albanian, Dulgarian, Czech, Bingerien, Polish
and Rumanian.
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Lxecutive Committee in New York often confer, and reach certain
agreements, with high ranking individuals in CIA and the Department
of State without consulting, or oven informing, anyone olco. This
has led to a great deal o confusion, duplication of work and, of
cource, embarrassment.
2) An office in New York which is poorly staffed and which has
made itself virtually independent of CIA guidance. (Due probably to
the lack of proper guidance and control in the past, there is at
present a great amount of free wheeling in the New York office. The
members of the Executive rittee seem to feel that they are an
autonomous unit rather than agents of their sponsoring office. Further-
more, dealings with the experienced politicians in exile from the
catellite states require a staff which is mature, has savoir-faire
and a broad background in Falkan politics. This is not procently the
cage.
3) A feeling among engros that the promises and threats made by
NCFE are meaningless and that money will be forthcoming under almost
any conditions.
IV Focsible Courses of Action
Corfronted with the situation sketched above, it would appear that
incofar as CIA is concerned, the following alternative cources of action
are possibles 1) Keep the present set-up; 2) withdraw support from
emigre affairs; 3) ask the Department of State to take over; or 4) mako
certain changes along lines recommended below.
Since the present set-up is unsatisfactory for the reasons indicated
above, obviously the first alternative may be immediately dismissed. The
second alternative is not easible because the peoples of the satellite
countries are important allies of the United States in the cold war and it
in to our interest to afford assistance to the principal bastern
European refugees and their major organizations. The State Department
cannot take over relations with the emigres because of the official
recognition given by the United States to the "Democratic Republics" of
Eastern Europe. The logical, indeed inescapable course for CIA to
follow, therefore, is to continue to deal with the most important
Eastern European erigres on the basis or sepain promise which follows;
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1) NCFE is an organization, set up by and subordinate to CIA,
charged with emigre affairs as directed by the sponsoring office.
2) The emigre (Tousings in this country do not constitute govern-
ments in exile, but merely wits useful for the following functions:
a. Prestive Use
To serve as a symbol of resistance to the subjugated
peoples behind the iron curtain. To provide speakers
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at various meetings in this country and at
gatherings, ruch as the European verent,
abroad.
b. Buycholouical Warfare
c.
To engage in all sorts of activities which will
encourage the spirit of resistance of the peoples
of Eastern Europe and keep the story of Eastern
Europe's struggle for liberation before the
people of the Wect by appropriate publicity.
Research, Analysis and Planning
To organize and carry on long-range research analysis
and planning projects which will utilize the talents
of the Lastern European refugees. This area includes
the Library of Congress and other research projects and
the activities of the horizontal international
organizations, such as the Slavik-Mayer/Nagy Groups.
3) liational Councils Will Not Control NME. Nothwithstanding the
State Department's views, it is wise at present to maintain the sepuration
between the national councils and RFE. While emigres should continue to
have an opportunity to speak to the peoples behind the iron curtain, they
should do to as individual patriots and not as representatives of a
council or of a political party. RFE, if it is to be an effective "voice"
to the satellite peoples, must necessarily keep free from petty intrigues
and political "empire building" currently being exhibited by the national
councils. Should the national councils become the real symbols they were
intended to be, they could then play a significant role in RFL.
RECOMENDATIONS
The following policy and administrative recommendations are submitted
as essential to the successful operation of emigre affairss
1) Folicy Recommendations
a. Maintenance of liational Councils
During the foreseeable future, the structure of the
national councils will have to be maintained. It is
suggested, however, that their activities in this
country be limited to the functions mentioned above.
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emigre manpower now concentrated in Europe. The
expansion of, and tightened supervision over, the
HCL office in Paris would provide this control.
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the Christian Democratic Union, the Slavik-Mayer/acy wit
Groups, etc. be encouraged. Constructive work on
the part of the exiles from the satellite states
that would cut across national lines should be viewed
favorably and may well become the most constructive
element in the emigre political complex.
2) Administrative Recommendations.
There should be, in CIA, an office charged with the responsibility
for all enigre matters. While it is recognized that this entails a vast
amount of administrative work (budget, personnel, security, etc.), the
discussion that follows will be devoted only to the political aspects of
the work.
The terms of reference of this office for "Emigre Affairs" should
be, inter alia, to 1) formulate policy on emigre matters, soliciting and
bearing in mind the views of the CIA line divisions, the Department of
State and other offices of the United States Government, and 2) provide
direct policy guidance and control over the CF offices.
a. Relationship with Other CIA Offices
The office for "Emigre Affairs" should act as an advisory
body and serve as a functional link providing the necessary
liaison between the CIA line divisions and the National
Councils Division of MCFB. The office of "Enigre Affairs"
should likewise be kept regularly informed of all trans-
actions undertaken between the line divisions and NCFE.
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The office for "nigre Affairs" should 1) maintain close
contact with the area decks of the Department of State
and 2) moet jointly with members of the Department in a
CIA-State Coordinating Comittee, (see chart attached)
for the purpose of formulating policy on emigre matters.
Kelationship with NCFE
The office for "Emigre Affairs" should maintain close
supervision and control over the NCFE office in New
York and in Paris. This can be achieved only by having
integrated in NCTE's offices one or several high level
individuals working directly for CIA.
Detailed recommendations on the structure of the Office for "Emigre
Affairs" is appended hereto.
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ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE PROPOSED OFFICE FOR
"EHIGH AFFAIRS".
I. Organization
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Deputy Chief
Two Staff Assistants
Two Cocretarios
II. Functions
The overall function of the office for "gre Affairs" should bo
the formulation and coordination of policy on national council and other
emigre affairs and the transmittance of such policy to NCFE.
1. Liaison and coordination with other CIA Offices.
a. Transmission of material from NCFE offices to line divisions.
b. Transmission of material from line divisions to NCFE.
c. Coordination with the line divisions on all emigre matters in
which they have an interest. If the office for "Emigre
Affairs" is kept informed on the needs of the line
divisions, the CFE should be able to perform functions
useful to the divisions.
d. To facilitate the dealings between the Office for "Imigre
Affairs" and the line divisions, there should be one
person in EE-2, Sa and WE-3 designated as liaison officer
on emigre matters.
2. Liaison and coordination with the Department of State.
a. There should be a CIA-State Coordinating Committee, which
should meet regularly to discuss matters pertaining to
the national councils and emigre affairs.
b. Although a member of the NCFL may occasionally be present at
a meeting of the Coordinating Committee, regular sessions
should be attended only by members of CIA and the State
Department. The system, which has been in effect during
the last four months, under which bi-weekly meetings have
taken place between a representative of the NCFE in
New York and the Department must be discontinued.
3. Supervision of the activities of the "CE.
a. The office for "amigre Affairs" should be charged with the
supervision of the NCF office in New York and in Paris.
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should be CIA agents. While having authority for certain
spot decisions, they should be reconsible for all actions
to honourture in. Wasilin, ton. There should be regular
contact between the RCFE offices and headquarters.
4. Handling of all other work related to emigre matters.
a. Sterilizing and distributing Zinnia reports.
b. Preparing memoranda on enigre matters.
c. Coordinating action cables with line divisions.
d. Maintaining extensive files on national council and
related endɛre affairs.
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MEMORA HUUM FOR: RAY E. MILLARD
FROM:
SUBJECT:
6 March 1952
PHOMAS MYERS
Herman Moschnor
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Convicted Spy
1.
Pursuant to our conversation, you are advised that the captioned
individual was convicted in the U. S. Court at Nurmberg on 31 January
1952 on a charge of espionage. U. S. Attorney developed information
which was turned over to us indicating that among other things Moschner
had been directed by the Czech intelligence service to procure
information about Radio Free Europe, especially bearing on the guarding
of the installations and the consequences of an act of sabotage.
Moschner was not an employee of RFE and the basis of the espionage
charge against him was that he had endeavored to obtain information
concerning personnel and activities of the CIC.
2. Through the courtesy of a friendly U. S. agency, we have
been provided with a copy of the targets which Moschner had been given
by the Czech intelligence service. I am attaching a copy of the list
of such targets and you will note that the activities of this individual
clearly reflect the interest of Czech intelligence in possible sabotage
of the physical installations of RFE in Munich. Further information
is being developed in this matter and I will advise you when I receive
same.
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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION REGARDING RADIO PRZE EUROPE
ISSUED BY THE CZECHOSLOVAK INTELLIGENCE STATICZ.
The following are essential elements of information:
1. Plans of all RFE buildings and RFE transmitter stations.
2. Dimensions of antenna used and distance between antenna towers.
3. Phone numbers of transmitter stations.
4. Plans of all telephone lines, specifically lead-ins and terminals.
5. Relationship of one RFE building to another in an operational sense.
6. Addresses and telephone numbers of all individuals connected with RFE.
7. Details of functions and operations of each transmitter.
8. The number of guards at each RFE installation, nationality of such guards,
and duty assignments and locations, whether accompanied by police dogs.
9. Number of civilians usually in RFE buildings at night.
10. How and what transmission operations are conducted at night.
11. Complete plans of electrical power lines and power supply at each
transmitter station.
12. How many rural policemen are located in the area of each transmitter
station, addresses.
13. Addresses and details concerning guard personnel at each transmitter
station.
14. Number and identity of persons working in all of EFZ and their addresses.
15. Distance of transmitter stations from rural police headquarters.
NOTE: A certain amount of repetition in the above essential elements of
information may exist. However, they were submitted to me only
as notes taken from a highly classified report and therefore may
not be as exact as given by Moschner during his interrogation.
On Monday we shall attempt to get the entire report of Moschner's
statements regarding RFE and shall submit further pertinent details.
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This story of the Nagy affair as it was
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you might nevertheless find material of interest
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Chief, Operations Division, CPC
Attention: Fr. W. F. Rowland
Chief, Contact Division, 00
Hungarian Exile Activities
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RITY INFORMATION 2-8541
29 February 1952
HH-196
1. A Hungarian Government-in-Exile which feels that it can
"awaken the spirit of resistance and result in piercing the Iron
Curtain and liquidating the Communists in Hungary" has been formed
under the direction of Foreno Nagy. This group came to our attention
when Louis Goldstein, a New York jeweler, suggested that a represente-
tive of this Agency call on Paul Weiss and Les Weiner, New York lawyers,
who had been approached by Fereno hagy regarding the organization of
this group.
Mr. Weiss furnished our New York office with information
regarding Mr. Macy's organisation,
2. Meabere of this group other than Hagy are Ceza Teleki, Karolyi
Pezer, Zoltan Pfeiffer, Desso Sulyok, Zoltan Eay, Istvan Earankovica,
Albert Bartha, Paul Auer and Aladar Szegedy-Linazak. The objective of
this group is to form a government-in-exile which would combat Communian
in Hungary, strengthen resistance, develop the underground, ship radio
parts and transmitters as well as armo, revive a good propaganda campaign,
raise troops and fan resistance in the event of war, and set up a texpo-
rary de festa government in hungary if the West wins. This group, which
claims to represent 83 per cent of the Hungarian people as of the last
free elections, would hold free elections as soon as possible and let
the people choose a new government. They want official recognition
as a Lovernment-in-exile and US Government financial support with the
control of funds handled by the US Government. (Our field representative
comments that: "This is the first of many groups probably being formed
in the hope of getting some of the Mutual Assistance $100,000,000.")
3. This group says that Radio Free Europe is a joke and a travesty
on the term "democracy", and that something should be done about it.
Members of the organisation claim that Communist propaganda is beazed
out by RE and that the Muniah office is staffed with the following
Masis: Emile Czonka; (Inu) Maori (phonetic); Aladar Kovacs; Lasslo
Berei Andras (sekely; (fau) Zalaberi (phonetic); dejo Poharnuk and his
wife. Also, the following Communists are on the Munich staff: Josef
Kemani (phonetic); Zoltan sabo; (Thu) Mikes; Laszlo isabo.
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4. The Hungarian group hopes to be a member of the Central and
Eastern European Committee which will be something of a coordinating
committee for the various yet-to-be-formed Catellite governments-in-
exile. A partial list of the members of this large Committee (all
of whom also soon to claim that R/E is rotten) followe I
Ferenc Nagy, President
Istvan Barankovios
Josei Cerny
George Dinitroffe
Hasan Losti
Cornel Filo
Mihai Krek
Vlatko Nacok
Stanislaw Mikolajeayk
Stefan Osunki
Augustin Popa
Vaclovas Tsidaikaukas
Constantin Visoianu
5. Mr. Heiss is getting the political plans of the hungarian Group
and the Central and Eastern European Committee and will give them to Ha
when he receives then. Once he has given us this material, he hopes to
lot our field zen deal directly with the national group leaders. These
leaders hope to sell themselves and their ideas to CIA and have expressed
their willingness to supply CIA exlusively with intelligence information.
(be assume that this group's cooperation will be commensurate with the
amount of financial support which CIA gives them).
6. Our field representative has commented that this group may also
try to discredit RPE although "...most of these buss would be starving if
it were not for RFE help. They already have Lawyer Weiss believing that
RVS is one of the most evil things going." he told these two Dr. Weiss
and Mr. beiner that we were interested in getting all possible information
on these groups and impressed upon them the fact that we could guarantee
no favorable action. It was also necessary to persuade them that Radio
Free Europe is not supported by our agency."
7. Paul Weiss maintains a New York law office at 369 Lexington
Avenue.
Fo was born on 29 Nove.aber 1911 in New York City and served in
the Infantry during World War II. Later, he was in Military Government
in Kores. His partner, Mr. Veiner, was born 20 April 1913 and attended
Harvard Law School.
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Hungarian Exile Activities
8. We shall follow up on this and shall keep you advised.
If you have particulär points which you would like us to discuss
with Mr. Woles, please let us know.
B. M. ASHCRAFT
001 AD/O (1)
Chief, Pyschological Warfare Division, OFC (1) ✓.
Chief, Cover Division/PLANS/050 (2)
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AXCERPT FRO UNA FURRUARY 21, 1952, PROY SPENCER
THEX TO CLAYTON
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Second, my can plans, until I know when we are to
nee Ir. Lens and what the consequences of that interview
may to, I can of course make no definite travel arrangements.
I should like to re te Strasbourg and tal, with them there
about the enlargement plans for the College de L'Europe
Libre; I want to have a few days in Paris, if possible, to
catch up on developments in Royall' areas and 1 feel it-
important to have about a week in Liston. Forgetting the
question of dates my itinerary would probably be Strasbourg,
Faris, Lisbon, Now York, and if there is to be any consider-
ablo delay before we can see Ir. Lenz I shall plan to co
to Strasbourg from Frankfurt, then return to Frankfurt and
then go direct to Faris. It would please me if I were able
to go back to New York in time to go to New Hampshire to
vote in the primaries on larch 11, but this may be an idle
hopo.
Third, our Frankfurt negotiations; as I cabled C.E.
e reached complete agreement on the technical basis,
covered by the draft licensing-apreement.' Throughout our
discussions we were treated with the utmost courtesy and
consideration. The original craft submitted for our study
contained several arbiguities and specific provisions which,
if literally construed mould defeat the purpose which both
sides seemed to have in mind. Our suggestions for changes
and modifications were accepted after a minimum amount of
discussion. whenever we made a valid point, the fact was
recognized at once by the others. Lick arrees with me that
one could not expect to receive any more courteous or
considerate treatment, and we were all very much pleased
by the atmosphere at the rinistry. You realized, of
course, that the technical side of the question, is by no
zeans the complete picture, and it remains to be seen how
rapidly we can clear up the non-technical aspects.
If we
can have our Dinn appointment again tomorrow, I cught to
- able to have a cable in New York for your o ening Monday,
indicating the prospects, but if our appointment is delayed
until some time next week - one of the local handicaps we
are encountering - is a harneval-period or "Fashing" which
reaches its climax monday. Fashing is much more of a
celebration than Ceorge ashington's birthday, so lick and
I are willingly sacrificing our holiday tomorrow (strike
cut tick from the preceding clause because he tells me
that the German operation does not recognise G. washington's
birthday. When I asked hir if they had selected Fashing
instead because it lasted longer, he avoided a direct answer,)
se as not to get involved in a possibly long post-Fashing
hangover period. Seriously, very little work in cone in
Jermany the day after the principal Fasching celebration
and no hope we can get matters were or less cleared up to-
perrow, but I shall not arch until I get a telephone call
this evening after return to fraråført.
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P.3. The Bonn telephone message came through.
Lens cannot see us tomorrow, or Monday or Tuesday--or,
perhaps, anytime. Frits got on the war path and said we
could not the that kind of brush-off and Lens, through
his assistant Herr Er hippersnapper finally said he had
turned full responsibility over to a Foreign Office
official, a Kin. Ir. Strohm whom Frits knows. Frits then.
tried to reach Strohm but he was allegedly unavailable;
Fritz demanded that word be got to him and finally it was,
Strohm recarking, "Why, there is no hurry about this, is
there?" Strohm told Frits he couldn't see us before Thurs-
day. An appointment has therefore been made for us at the
Foreign Office in Bonn at 10 A.. next Thursday the 28th.
I haven't worked out my schedule between now and then but
shall probably do Strasbourg and Faris and then proceed
from Frankfurt to Lisbon assuming that to be possible which
I don't get know. Flease inform C.L. of the foregoing and
Bob Lang will ask to see this letter as Lick has just tele-
phoned to unich a teletype 'message for Ect referring to
this letter.
I am, I confess, rather concerned about these re-
cent developments. The "agreement" we reached with the
Bundespost on technical points has no significance without
a parallel political clearance in Eonn, so speed with the
former has no meaning in the face of delay in the latter.
Tell C.l., therefore, that my ten-watt green light has
gained no wattage.
CC: Vr. Jackson
Mr. Lang.
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February 12
TELEGRAM FROM THE HONCHABLE JOSEPH C. GREN
TO CONGHELSMAN O. K. ARMSTRONG.
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I keenly regret to inform you that, upon further reflection and
upon the basis of information which has recently come to my attention,
1 consider it inadvisable for me to address your Psychological Strater
Conference, and that I find it necessary to ask you to release me fṛoa
speaking at your meeting on Saturday. When I was first asked to speak
about the significance of National Committee for a Free Europe and the
activities of Radio Free Europe, I understood that the Conference would
discuss propaganda and psychological warfare. I made from the release
insued by your o fice, that among the purposes of the conference are the
presentation of definite plans of action to increase resistance movements,
and to aid the peoples of the Soviet nation and the Satellite States to
overthrow their régimes, as well as to establish a continuing organization
to carry out the programs developed at the conference. This release also
indicates that there will be full and open discussion of such matters and
that persons purporting to represent underground movements in Poland, the
Baltic States, Russia, China, Koren, etc., will take part in discussions,
It is my personal view that it would be unwise to discusssmatters of
this sensitive and provocative character in open meetings, particularly
where programs of specific action are considered. It seems to me that
public duscussions of such matters and revelations of plans and progrars
would not only expose and thus jeopardize the existence of any reistance
movements which may be identified and described, as well as the lives of
the people participating, but would also provide quantities of advers:
prepaganda material for use by Soviet and satellite propaganda machines.
It is my conclusion that ro position and responsibilities Chairman of
the National Committee for a Free Europe make it inappropriate for me to
speak before or lend my name to such a gathering because of the signifi-
cance which might be attributed to such appearance. I want to express
full sympathy with the motivation of yourself and your co-sponsors, and
to point out in this connection that the 23 and objectives of the National
Committee for a Free Eurohe, of which I am Chairman, are to keep hope alive
among the prisoner peoples of the slave states and to provide assistance
to fugitives from Soviet tyranny. I especially desire that my decision
against appearing shall not be a cause of embarrassment to youself or the
others concerned. I therefore sugest that you inform those who you belicte
should know, thatdie to unfortable circumstances I have found myself
unable to attend.
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MY INFOMATION
18 February 1952
MEMORANDUM POR
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
SUBJECT:
"The 'Voice' and Radio Free Europe Complement
Each Other
1. The attached leaflet was inserted as a supplement in
the January "Crusader", a newsletter which is sent out to the
8,000 regional chairmen of the Crusade for Freedom organisation.
It was prepared with the cooperation of the Voice of America
officers in New York and was reviewed by the P area of the
Department of State.
2. It is intended to acquaint the regional Crusade
organizations with the facts about CA and offset any critician
or unfortunate comparisons that may have sprung up during the
1951 campaign.
Attachments
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THE "VOICE" AND RADIO FREE EUROPE
COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER
Both Are Indispensable
"What's the difference between the Voice of America and Radio Free Europe?" "Why
is it necessary to have both the Voice and Radio Free Europe?" These are frequent questions
asked of General Clay and the other leaders of the Crusade for Freedom.
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The Voice and Radio Free Europe are both vitally needed if we are to win the
Cold War.
They are completely separate organizations. Each performs a distinct function in the fight
against the gigantic Soviet propaganda machine.
The Voice speaks with the authority of the U. S. Government. It is financed by Govern-
ment funds.
Radio Free Europe was set up by private citizens. It is financed by millions of individual
contributions to the Crusade for Freedom.
Voice is World Wide
The Voice is a worldwide network, broadcasting in 46 languages over 75 transmitters. It
is the only American voice heard in the Soviet Union. Its 120 individual daily programs of
news, music, roundtables, commentaries, documentaries, service programs, etc., have a potential
audience of 300,000,000 listeners.
Radio Free Europe is much smaller. It concentrates on the captive countries behind the
Iron Curtain: Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Rumania, Bulgaria and Albania. Its transmit-
ters are in Western Europe.
The Voice speaks for the American people, spreading the truth about democracy, giving a
true picture of life in the United States, and spiking Moscow's lies about us. It reports in full
on official American acts and documents, presents news and world developments from our
point of view.
But Voice is not limited to Government pronouncements; it regularly reflects American
opinion as expressed in our press and radio. In a friendly way-with programs of informa-
tion and service-it promotes a better understanding of the United States in Europe, in Latin
America, the Far East and the Near East.
Crusader Supplement
January 1952
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This kualization of the world, on Mercator's Projection, aims to show at a glance how a vast
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of transmitters and relay stations carries Voice of America programs 
in 46 languages to
listeners 
everywhere.
For European countries the programs are transmitted from stations in the United States located
Dear 
New York City, Boston and Cincinnati, via directional antennas 
and with transmitters ranging
in 
power from 20,000 to 200,000 
watts.
The transmissions are beamed toward Europe, where a network of relay stations picks up and
rebroadcasts the programs within dotted areas on the map. Shortwave relay 
stations are located at
Tangier
, North Africa, and Woofferton
, England, while medium-wave 
transmitters are located in
Munich, Germany, and Salonika, Greece
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Latin American programs are transmitted from shortwave stations located near New You
Boston
, Cincinnati and San Francisco to all countries 
south of the United States.
To Far Eastern countries the programs are broadcast from high-powered trammitters (
near 
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at Honolulu, Manila and Co
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and by a medium-wave transmitter at Manila.
The map indicates a considerable overlap of radio coverage from the various transmitters.
times 
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programs, and sometimes they indica
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, in order to give listeners a ch
the clearest signal in a locality, Vertical lines 
indicate Time Zones, with GMT at Noon a
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Exiles Speak Over RFE
Radio Free Europe, on the other hand, does not portray America. It concentrates largely
on what is taking place within the slave countries. Over its transmitters Poles speak to Poles,
Hungarians to Hungarians, etc. They speak' as "the voice of Free Poland," "the voice of Free
Hungary." etc. They look at their people's problems through their own eyes.
RFE programs specialize in identifying and denouncing Communist informers and collab-
orators, sending back messages from escapees, and exposing the corruption and crimes within
the Red regimes.
In their broadcasts to behind the Iron Curtain, the Voice and Radio Free Europe have es-
sentially the same aims: to keep alive the hope of liberation; to let listeners know that they
have not been forgotten; to stiffen their resistance against their Communist oppressors; to ex-
pose the fraudulent basis of authority upon which the Moscow-dominated regimes rest.
Both combat Communism and the persecution of religion and denial of human rights.
Both report the superior industrial power and fighting potential of the free world over the
Soviet-enslaved world.
1951 Year of Progress for "Voice"
During the past year the Voice of America:
1. Stepped up daily programming from 30 to 50 hours daily.
2. Made progress in overcoming Soviet jamming.
3. Increased its broadcasts to behind the Iron Curtain, adding the "splinter" languages of
Georgian, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Tatar, Turkestani, Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian.
4. Inaugurated programs to Albania, Finland, Israel and Portugal in their respective languages;
to China in two additional dialects, Swatow and Amoy; to Japan and South and Southeast
Asia in Hindi, Urdu, Thai, Burmese and Malayan.
5. Became more outspoken and hard-hitting. One of the principal themes was the : support of
the UN effort to repel the Chinese and North Korean Communist aggression in Korea.
Major attention was given to exposing the fraudulent Soviet "peace" drive.
6. Began work on the "Ring Plan" approved by Congress, which calls for a network of power-
ful relay bases girdling the globe.
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7. Created "Vagabond"—a ship equipped with a transmitter, so that radio broadcasts may
be relayed from shipboard.
8. Received 318,000 letters from overseas listeners-an increase of 35% over 1950.
9. Needled the Communists so successfully that Radio Moscow and Soviet regional stations
doubled their attacks against the Voice.
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15 February 1952
Mr. Abbott Washburn
National Committee for a Free Europe, Inc.
110 West 57th Street
New York, New York
Dear Abbott:
Our friends across the street have reviewed and
approved the proposed issue of the "Crusader" which is
attached.
They request that the following minor corrections
be made:
Item 3 on page 2, Latvian should be added after
Estonian.
Item 4 on page 2, Israel should be added after
Portugal.
Sincerely,
John L. Dame wood
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TO:
Mr. Tom Fraden
FROM:
John Devine
SUBJECT:
COPY
Confidential
"Crusader" Article on VOA
January 24, 1952
..
The cory for the proposed issue of the "Crusader" dealing
with the Voice of America has been reviewed in the Department
of State and has been approved. There are only two minor
corrections which are as follows:
1. Item 3 on page 2, Latvian should be added after Estonian.
2. Item 4 on page 2, Israel should be added after Portugal.
This is an encouraging move on the part of RFE and should be
very useful in getting VOA's story to a large segment of the
American public.
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: Project TFTONIC: Mid-European Studies Center,
American Personnel
Attached hereto is a copy of subject list as of
20 November 1951.
JWB
per NBV
THOMAS W. BRADEN
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WID-EUROPEAN STUDIES CENTER
American Personnel
November 27,
ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF INTELLECTUAL COOPERATION
AND ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF MESC - responsible to Director for exile
research program, textbook program, American education program,
Editorial Department, and administrative operations for Studies
Center located at West 57th Street, 11.7.0.
Names
Stetson 3. Holmes
Qualificationas AB Rutgers; Marine Corps, Major:
Comptroller, Pope-Brooks Foundation, Inc.
Salary: 46,500
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supervises and
DIRECTOR OF DANUBIAN INQUIRY, RESEARCH SUPERVISOR
controls the research efforts of approximately 40 eziles.
Jacob Hoptner
Name:
Salary:
Qualifications: AB University of Pennsylvania;
MA and Ph.D. candidate, Columbia; chief of American
Red Cross Vission to Yugoslavia.
85,000
RESEARCH SUPERVISOR
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supervises and controls the research efforts
of approximately 20 exiles.
Name: John H. Woodall
Qualifications:
BA and MA, Duke University; Ph.D.
candidate, Columbia; CIC, France.
Salary:
$4,200
d.
--
PROJECT MANAGER FOR AVERICAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM and temporary
supervisor of textbook project as scholarship project manager
screens applicants and supervises the activities of 33 exile scholar-
ship students in American universities and colleges. Temporarily in
charge of 14 exiles doing preliminary work on textbook project.
Supervises the research efforts of 7 exiles.
Name:
Salary:
Maurice J. Downey
Qualifications: AF, MA, and Ph.D. candidate, NYU,
majoring in education; infantry, U.S. Army.
$5,000
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MESC EDITOR -- responsible for the translating, rewriting, and
editing for publication of all manuscripts produced by exile
researchers.
Name:
Hugh Corbett
Salary:
Qualifications: BA Oxford; Major, British Army;
intelligence officer in Yugoslavia and Albania;
former editor, Rinhard and Henry Holt; former
editor and chief, Office of Military History, the
Department of the Army.
$7,000
CHIEF OF THE ADMINISTRATION SECTION
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responsible for the fiscal
control, supply, file control, and general administration.
Salary: $4,000
4 TYPISTS
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$10,660
4 SECRETARIES
1 CLERK-TYPIST
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total salaries
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$13,780
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$2,600
1 LIBRARIAN
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$3,120
1 RECEPTIONIST & ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN
1 OFFICE BOY-MESSENGER - salary
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salary
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03,120
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$2,340
1 SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR
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salary
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$2,660
3 EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS
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salaries
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$10,720
Positions not yet filled:
1 RESEARCH SUPERVISOR
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1 PROJECT MANAGER for the Textbook program -- in charge of
collecting, evaluating, and revising existing Iron-Curtain
country pre-1939 textbooks for post-liberation use. Super-
vising preparation of new texts where revision of old ones
would be insufficient.
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responsible
1. PROJECT MANAGER for American education section
for promoting knowledge of and interest in European satellite
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Joms:
hoose ends
skein
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of yarn,
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certainly spent-
and the clue to the trouble
seems to be in para 8 first
them in para 9.
Para 8:
No
I'd
one,
guess,
was on the job in Munich when
Frank Lindsay's priority, cable (I clicked)
4 Jan arrived there either
Fri 4 Jan or Satdee 5 Jan. If so,
I'll bet RFE would have done one
of a things: 1) accepted the advice
delayed in order to
check with R4E hdg NY
Para 9: of
course EE should
clear calles on RAE with a
particular p
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casco like this.
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30 January 1952
MEMORANDUM FOR: SPECIAL ASSISTANT FOR INSPECTION AND REPORTS
SUBJECT:
REFERENCE:
Radio Free Europe Proadcasts Regarding the
Czech Currency Reform
D/P Memorandum to DCPY of 16 January 1952,
Same Subject
1. At the risk of making this memorandum overly long, a review
of the cable traffic on the above subject appears desirable. According
to information available to this office, the campaign to take the
psychological initiative in connection with the rumored reform of
currency of Czechoslovakia was first proposed by FR Division on
30 December 1951 in cable to Frankfurt and Munich (OUT 96920) as
follows:
"a. Persistent rumors claim Czech currency reform imminent.
Hungary allegedly printing new Czech currency. Long New Year
holiday appears suitable for reform.
b. Request all information this subject forwarded to Fran
and Puni.
C. Balieve general knowledge rumored reform to Czechs
would harass government, cause excessive buying.
d. Suggest Czech operation out of Germany exploit theme
soonest in 57OHODNE HLASY and/or pamphlets or other media
emphasising:
(1) Economic and political dependency Csechs on
Russiars and consequent disadvantages.
(2) Instability Creah economy.
(3) Advisability population unload cash for goods,
If white Legion prepared sugrest exploit thane along
lines paragraph d.
f. Muni, Suggest you request Radio Free Furope also
exploit themo.”
2.
On 2 January 1952, OPC/O50 Munich wired Frankfurt (IN 10646)
the following message from Willian (riffith, Policy Advisor for Fadio
Free Purope at Munich:
Radio Free Europe
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"a. Radio Free Furope reports indicate probably Czech
currency refors scheduled for early 1952 affecting larger notes
and with at least 50% devaluation.
b. MB concurs this estimate situation.
c.
Request comments on plan which propose submit Radio Fres
Europe New York for approval; Large campaign reporting above as
information from inside stating it latest regime attempt defraud
inhabitants telling listeners they can themselves force postpone-
cent or abandonment reform by:
(1) Changing all 1,000, 500, 100 notes for smaller.
(2) Puying goods getting rid money.
d. Estimated result buying panic flight from crown.
Advantages:
(1)
Increase economic crisis.
(2) Disrupt regime plan.
(3) Quaranteed propaganda success (if reform Radio Free
Europe helped evade if none helped postpone.)
f.
Risks Pust be sure estimate situation as planned campaign
only possible once."
Later that same day, another cable (IN 10526) quoted Griffith as
follows:
Intend all-out one week campaign beginning ↳ January.
b. Requesting National Committee for a Free Europe, Ine.
approval Radio Free Furope channels.
0.
Time element forbids waiting.
d. Pass to C. P. Jackson.”
MT. C. D. Jackson in New York on 2 January 1952, received a similar
message direct from his people in Munich who had been alerted in response
to paragraph f. of EE Division's cable of 30 December 1951 above. The
undersigned happened to be with Mr. Jackson in New York that day, and
at his request obtained telephonic confirmation regarding the above
exchange of messages. Accordingly, Mr. Jackson told his people to go
ahead with their operation.
3. on 3 January 1952, OPC/OSO Frankfurt cabled (IN 10728) their
concurrence of the all-out exploitation of the suggested thems as follows:
RE MINI 6280 (IN 10446) concur all-out exploitation
these as another regime attempt defraud Crecha, best approach.
Should stress fovist ruidance planned reform in need bring Csech

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"economy closer own and continuing deterioration economic structure
Sechoslovakia.
b. Felieve methods aimed force postponement or abandonment
should be confined suspentions and left discretion populace.
Possibility rebuttal campaign and dissafection prele seon if plan
abandoned following unloading cash and huge buring spree.”
b. în Friday § January 1952, OPC cabled Munich (OTT 97623);
*Suspend action outlined reference pending instructions which
follow soonest."
5. en 5 January 1PXP this suspension was ampliNed as follows to
Frankfurt (OUT 99085) with copy to Munich;
"While considerable evidence currency reform my develop do
not wish embark on operation until more certain of fauts and know
more about your plans for handling it. Advise any additional"
information you alle obtain possibility currency reform and send
outline contemplated operational program including channels
dissemination and thazes.”
6.
în xonday 7 January 1952, the following cable was received
from Panish (IN 11619),
Reference too late.
b. Instruct.
Program béwan 0500 7 January,
7. On 9 January 1957 at the request of HP Division, we called
Mr. Mahool, Assistant Director of RFP in New York, who advised that he
had had no instructions to suspend the Czech currency program. He said
that Kr. C. ". Jackson had cabled to RPE, Munich on Saturday, 5 January
1952, to go ahead with the program if they were satisfied it was bona
fide there and would not backfire. At our request, T. "ahcol sent the
following teletype massare to Munich, RPT:
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mid you continue Czechoslovakia currency (pregran) beyond
January 7th as outlined teletyped prorras content MA. Cur
friends advise one-onsiderable doubt on part information
gathering friends here that it happened or will happen. Two -
that information rathering friends advised Munich representative
to sell PT Maniah to hold off. Assure you only wans ahead 7th
on mich information gathering friends advice and okay."
To the foregoing
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To the foregoing he received the following reply:
"Czechoslovak ourrency (program) is continuing in a restrained
manner. We are prepared to take credit if it doesn't happen.
Munich representative did not advise us postpone until after mid
7th. Went ahead on Munich information gathering friends local rep.
Rut we had their best advice and blessing on this one.”
8. According to the foregoing teletype exchange, RFF Munich were
not advised until after mid-day Monday, 7 January 1952, of the contents
of OPC's cable of Friday, ↳ January 1952, suspending the action pending
further instructions. It would also appear that 000, Munich, advised
RFE to procood.
9. The undersigned would like to point out that none of the three
outgoing cables (OUT 920, OUT 97623, GU7 93083) quoted above, ware
coordinated with the Psychological Staff Division who have the primary
responsibility for all matters concerning NCIT. and RFF. Had we known
about the decision to suspend on 1 January 1952, we would have been able
to advise RPE in New York in plenty of time to call off the operation.
In this connection, a subsequent message from Kunich statos that RFT.
does not consider that their overseas staff is subject to commands of
OPC stations, the command channel running only from NCPE New York,
10. Dn/p's manorandum of 16 January 1752 on this subject refers to
the Director's recommendation that EP be prepared to play this theme
either way, taking credit for either having prevented the reform by
premature exposure if nothing is done, or having warned the people in
time to protect themselves if their currency is devaluated. As indicated
in Oriffith's message of 2 January 1952, BFI was aware of this double ap-
proach from the start and has been taking the "De prevented it" line in
the occasional references which have been made to the currency problem
in the past three weeks.
'
11. To avoid such confusion in the future, it is recommended that,
a. Before a theme is referred to RFF overseas for exploitation,
or even brought to their attention for consideration, it be given
to PY Division not only for review here in OPC but also for dis-
cussion with the interested people in AFE's New York office.
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b. All cables
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b. All cables bearing on the subject be coordinated with
PT Division, or that branch having responsibility for NCPE
problems.
0. Coordination and clearance with the Department of
State be arranged by the area division before any sugreation
for exploitation gets out to the field.
d. The command channel för giving instructions to RFB
be clarified so that messages intended for their overseas
staff will first be cleared with their New York office, which
clearance will then be indicated in any messages going out
over OFC facilities.
12. In view of the interest taken in this matter by the DD/P's
office, it is suggested that this memorandum be forwarded to DD/?
with any comments you care to make.
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To:
Mr. O. E. Hadwood
From: H. H. Prunty
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Jammry 29, 1952
The enclosed letter copy is self-exlaratory. It confirma
in my mind, all the worst suspicions that I have had regarding
this public relations firm in connection with the Crusade for
Freedom. That is one thing.
The fact that they would proceed, even if they had been
commissioned to call this meeting for the Crusade for Freedom,
without consulting the National Committee office, on whicse
behalf they are supposed to act, is, in my opinion, assuming
alarming proportions.
Either the Crusade for Freedon works on behalf of the
National Committed, or it does not.
This is the sort of thing that will really kill the Crusade
for Freedom in the city, and is the fiale on a mole series of
similar incidence.
N.P.
JAN 31 1952
SECRET
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January 29, 1952
Dear Abbott,
I have just been informed over the telephone
that Earle Rogers. of Counsel Services, Inc., has called
a meting of the Crusade for Freedom Committee in this
city, and has failed to consult me in any way in this.
Halter.
This has resulted, as usual, in causing
utter confusion in the minds of everyone, and bodes no
good for the Crusade in this city nor for the sponsoring
organisation - the National Commi tue for a Free Europe,
for mich the Crusade is operating. In your letter of
December 7, 1951, to Mr. Hulbert T. Bisselle, Chairman of
the Crusade for Freedon in the District of Columbia, you
designated mò as, Director of the washington, B.C. office.
As I have received no instructions from you to the con-
trary, I have presumed this situation to be continuing.
The fact that Mr. Rogers would proceed in a
matter of this kind without consultation with this office,
and without being commissioned by you to undertake such a
meting, is most disturbing. This is the sort of thing
that will really kill the Crusade for Freedom in this city.
I shall hope to discuss this matter with you
when in New York on Thursday.
10. Abbott Washburn,
Executive Vice-Chairman
Crusade for Freedom,
4 West 57th Street,
New York, Y.
Sincerely yours,
Robert J. Moore
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Dear Allen:
This letter concerns the matter which I discussed with you
briefly last week.
For some months past both the officers and directors of the
NCFE have been concerned as to what protective steps could be taken
in behalf of foreign nationals working for Radio Free Europe in
Germany under conditions which might arise in certain eventualities.
I attach copy of a letter bearing on this matter which was
written by Lang to Gates Lloyd on November 5, 1951. It gives a
concise cutline of the problem and suggests a solution of the some.
To date, as far as I know, we have not been able to secure any
assurances that this is being taken care of. If, us we have been
informed, the Army authorities in Germany are willing to help upon
receiving clearance from the Department of Defense, we feel every
effort should be made to implement this promptly.
Apart from the very real present and potential future value of
the foreign nationals in the group, the Committee feels that it has
a definite moral obligation to seek the same degree of assist nce
and protection for them as would be afforded United States citizens
under the conditions referred to.
Personally, I feel this obligation is a broader one which ex-
tends to this Government is well.
Last Thursday when we were discussing this question in New
York, Joe Grew was ruch interested and said he would be glad to assist
in any way possible. We all felt, however, that this is not a matter
which the Committee can take up direct with the Defense Department or
other Government agencies here and that it can only be brought to a
proper solution through nction on the part of the Director or yourself.
Please be good enough to take this matter under consideration
and give us the benefit of your advice.
Yours,
двожда
Executive Requstry
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Towin
5 November 1951
Dear Mr.
As you know, RFE has, at the present writing, some 1000-1100-
people in Germany. They are largely concentrated in Munich and its
environs, although some are scattered in and around the Frankfurt and
Heidelberg region. The staff is composed of Americans, Czechs,
Slovake, Hungarians, Poles (at an early date), large numbers of German
Housekeeping and engineering personnel, plus a few French, Swiss,
Belgians, British, etc. Full details on the disposition of the staff
are available in Munich and have been turned over to EUCOM in an effort
to interest EUCOM in the most serious problem which faces us today
that of evacuation in the event of a move by any of the Russian armies.
Through Lt. Co. Ciccolella we have been fortunate enough to
have pur American personnel included in the evacuation plan of the
Munich Fost Command. At this writing, however, we stand to lose our
extraordinarily capable, well trained and completely western-oriented
foreign staff.
ZECOM, on its own, has done all that it can but needs a directive
from the Department of Defense in Washington to the effect that the
PFE staff is to be considered a "war asset" and given a high priority
on the evacuation schedule. This priority should include the foreign
nationals who have been trained into the PFE effort since without them
whatever agency which would take over the RFE staff would be completely
lost.
Our investigations, and very considerable work done in the field
on this subject, prove that EUCOM is more than willing to take upon
itself this additional evacuation burden if so directed by the Depart-
ment of Defense.
This is a matter of extreme import nce not only to us but to who-
ever will inherit the task of influencing the satellite areas when and
after the Russian armies have moved into western Europe. RFE has proved
that it is the Czechs, Hungarians and the Poles who can best do a
psychological warfare job. Without their complete participation we
would be lost in this "peacetime" effort, and without their future
participation whoever inherits cur task in time of war would be equally
lost.
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May I therefore request that this matter be given your immediate
and urgent attention. So far as we can tell, and we have gone into
this subject very exhaustively, all that is needed from this side is
a declaration of interest in the entire staff on the part of the
Department of Defense.
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Curriculum vita of:
JOHN S. TAYLOR, JR.
95 rue de la Faisanderie,
Paris XVI. France
Phone number:TROcadero 08-66
43 North Linwood Avenue
Pittsburgh 5, Pennsylvania
Date and Place of Birth: 28 October 1912, Wilkinsburgh, Pennsylvania
USA Passport No:453792
Marital Status: Married (no children)
Height: 6'3''
Weight:210 lbs
Education: Grade School 8 years
High School 4 years
Carte d'identite No: A 62011
Health: Good
College 4 years
Degree B.A. (Liberal Arts)
The Pennsylvania State College, State College, Fennsylvania
Important Civilian and Military Experience:
Employer: US Army
Position: Entered on Active Duty as Seo nd Lieutenant, Infantry-Reserve
Length of Employment: June 1937 - Narch 1939
Employer: Transcontinental and Western Air, Inc., Kansas City 6, Hissouri
Positions: Traffic and Reservation Sales Representative
entative }
Representative Traffic and Sales
Manager, City Office
Length of Employment: May 1939 - February 1941
Employer: US Army
at Pittsburgh,Pa.
Position: Enetered on Active Duty as First Lieutenant, Infantry-Reserve
Stationed at: New York, N.Y.
Washington, D.C.
Honolulu, T.H.
Nounea, New Caledonia
Norfolk, Virginia
Le Havre, France
Separated from Active Duty as Lt.Col.,Transportad on Corps-Reservi
Length of Employment: February 1941 - February 1946
Employer: Transcontinental and Western Air Inc., Kansas City 6, Missouri
Positions: Assistant to Traffic Manager, Int'l Divid on,New York, N.Y.
Assistant to Traffic Manager for France, Paris, France
Length of Employment: February 1946 - August 1946
Employer: US Army
Positions Entered on Active Duty as Lt. Col., Transportation Corps, US Army
Stationed at: Paris, France
Antwerp, Belgium
Cardiff, Wales
Bremerhaven, Germany
New York, N.Y.
Washington, D.C.
Resigned from Active Service with same rank
Other Information:
References:
Speak French moderately well.
Have lived in France a total of three (3) years and am now a
resident.
Practically all of my experience in civilian and military life
has been office management and direction in outside activities.
Mr. Alexandre de Bondini
Vice-President, Int'l
Automatic Electric Corp.
of Chicago,2 rue Chartran
Neuilly-sur-Seine
Telephone: MAI 76-22
Wr.Philippe Hottinguer
Hottinguer et Cie.,
Banque, 38 rue de Provence
Paris, IX.
Telephone? TRI 28-84
Monsieur Jean Monnet
Commissaire General
au Plan de Modernita-
tion et d'Equipement
18 rue de Martignac,
PARIS VI
Telephone: EV 75-70
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MENORANDUM OF CONVERSATION
2
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SECURITY INFORMATION
18 January 1952
Present were Messrs. Jackson and Washburn of MORE, Messrs. Barrett,
Joyce, Devine, Sargeant and Kohler from State, and Messrs. Dullos,
Wisner, Lloyd and Praden from CIA. The meeting was held in
Mr. Barrett's office on 17 January at 4:30 pm.
CONCLUSION: That the Crusade for Freedom organization should continus.
The following is a transcript of Mr. Bradan's notes of the
meeting.
C. D. led off, admitting the frustrations that a long empaign
on the Crusade for Freedom caused to the State Department and sug-
gested the following progra̸a:
1. A l-day bell-ringing campaign in aïl cities.
2. Direct mail to corporations.
At this point,” Mr. Machburn interjected to say that he would need
about two weeks of "low drums" promotion before the i-day expaign.
Jackson went on to say that under such a scheme there would be no
time on the part of the chairman for a build-up of invidious cœmari -
sona in the press. At Jackson's request, Mr. Washburn passed around
a Crusade publication entitled "The Voice of Amarica - 1951 - A Year
of Progress". This brochure, which in four pages praises highly the
work of the Voice of America, is to be mailed by the Crusade to ita
chief contributors.
Hr. Barrett then made the following points:
1. The National Comittee for a Free Europe grew out of the
idea of helping refugees and of giving them a voice. It has changed
over the years to a huge operation with many now ideas, and the
Crusado for Freedon cano along as a cover necessity.
2.
He asked unother the demands of fund-raising had not begun
to make less effective the primary job of helping refugees, whether
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the tail -- Crusade for Freedom
is not wagging the dog. He
remarked that in a conversation with Alan Valentine he had found
that Valentine is inclined to agree with him.
3. Against Mr. Wachburn and the Crusade for Freedon, he had
only one complaint. They were too good, too big-time. They made
such an effective appeal that the recipients could not avoid running
down the competitor. He stated as his opinion that the Crusade was
jeopardizing a multi-million dollar operation -- the Voice of Americs -
and might even be jeopardizing another multi-million dollar operation —
Radio Free Europe for the sake of raising three million dollars.
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4. He thought balloons and some other operations done by the
Committee were best done by private means.
5. He leaned toward going back to the beginning and looking
at the Crusade as purely a cover operation and not an attempt to
raise large funds and making a lot of hoopla. He suggested that the
Crusado should raise only enough money and make only enough of a
campaign to provide a dignified cover. He suggested mail colicita-
tion, magazine advertisements, the publicizing of two or three large
anonymous gifts, all without hign-pressure, Then he said, "Let's
get on with the main job of radio and refugees."
Mr. Dulles asked whether this danger to the Voice was so great.
"Didn't you get more money this year?" Barrett's answer was "No"
and he pointed out that there was no damage done to the Voice by the
Crusade this year insofar as funds ware concerned but he feared the
future. Dullos asked whether we couldn't work out the timing of the
Crusade so that there would be no interference on the hill. Mr. Barrett
did not directly answer the question. He said the cover was bad. Too
many people already know the truth about the Crusade and he is worried
about it. He said it surprised him that it worried nim more than it
worried Mr. Dulles. A large campaign raises the question, he said.
of how all the work is done on such a mill amount of money. Но
thought the Crusade called attention to itself as cover.
Howland Sargeant asked Jackson to answer this question, "f
Miat various uses are the Crusade?" Jackson listed them as followdi
1. Cover. He agreed with Mr. Barrett that the Crusade both
increased and decreased the security danger.
2. It brings in money.
3. It educates and interests tearicans in the whole problem
of psychological warfare and propaganda and dose so more than any
thing else that is managed by the Goverment or by private funds.
He thought this was greatly important and said that although he
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realised that mistakes had boon made and the Crusade had criticised
the Voice, strategically the Crusade muld be of mormous help to
the Voice by publied sing the need for communicating to people in
alavery.
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Sargeant thought point 3 was the most important. He asked whether
the Crusade couldn't be tied in with this point. Jackson said, "Yes,
and we are starting with this issue of the Crusader publicizing the
Voico.#
Washburn added that 25 million contritators, counting this
year's and last year's contributions, may prevent cutting down the
operation as Earrett suggests. They will raise a lot of questions.
Farrett dinagaved and repeated his suggestion of a one-month operation
confined to magasino advertising and dirvot mail. Jackson asked about
the magazine advertising. He said you had to write copy for magazine
advertising and the copy would have to advertise Radio Free Europe.
Farrett unavored, "You can control the copy on magazine ads. There
is a lot of time allowed for going over them carefully before they got
into print."
Wachturn repeated several times that it would be a great shame to
let the Crusado go. Jackson said the Crusade gave a real lift to
adles not only here but abroad.
Rohler said he had been thinking about the problem and had two
suggestions to make:
1. Could we exhort people to give a dollar to Ratio Free Europe
and at the same time to write a letter to their Congressmen backing up
the Voice of America?
2. Could the Radio Advisory Committes of the Voice of America
team up idth the Crusade to help with general publicity?
Jackson answered the first question "No". He thought that would be
dangerous. To the second question, he said "Yes". He again outlined
his idea for a campaign calling for education on a general psychologi
sal warfare program with a final request to contribute to the Crusade.
Mr. Dullos again asked Mr. Barrett about his financial problems
and the timing of his request to the hill. Barrett said he would have
the most difficulty from January to July. hashburn said, "Then we'll
run a empaign in September only and there'll be no horn-bloading until
then."
Dulles said that he thought that if the Crusade could be limited
to September he doubted that it would interfore adta Mr. Barrett's
fund-raising problems. That, coupled adta a better degree of coordina
tion, with the use of Mr. Louler's private advisors, and with a great
effort on the part of the Crusade toward paychological warfare education
would give the Voice much invisible sup; ort. Sargeant said he agreed
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with Mr. Dullos' view of the Crusade giving inviable support and
wondered whether we could not make the invisible aspects visible.
He thought that to hold the whole Crusade organisation together for
a year merely to conduct a two-weak campaign would waste many good
men's time. Barrott agreed that a two-week campaign wouldn't keep
the organisation alive.
Sargeant asked if there wore not other ideas which could be fed
through the Crusade machinery, thus making more constructive use of
it.
Farrett raised the question of internationalizing the Crusade
effort. Jackson replied that there was an abortive French project
which he thought would shortly fall flat on its face. The British,
he thought, would shortly make a final decision as to whether to go
ahead with an exile program or not. He seemed dubious that they
would decide to do so. He mentioned Joan Paul David and raix et
Liberte as the only foreign operation in this field which had any
spark to it.
Barrett agreed but asked whether or not some Furopeana
couldn't be put on the Board of Directors. Dulles replied that this
was very difficult, that they couldn't attend meetings for one thing.
Parrott said, "Couldn't there be an annual meeting simply as a front,
as camouflage?"
Jackson said that NCFE did get involved in European organisations,
that they had close affiliations with the Furopean Movement, with the
Free Trade Union Committoo in Edle, dth the International Journalists.
adta Strasbourg University, and all the radio programs were reaching
the point where they were thought of as programs belonging to the people
to whom they were broadcast. NCP had, no thought, internationalised
a great deal and in a very natural way. A board of foreign directors
would spoil that natural process by setting up an obvious pinney.
Washburn again raised the argument of timing the campaign to take
place only in September. There was no direct response to this sugges-
klon.
Sargeant, referring again to the use of the invisible assets
mentioned by Dulles, unought that if the Crusade continued it should
be planned not primarily to raise funds except as cover. Attention
should be focused on:
men.
1. Ine development of understanding; the battle for the minds of
2. Two or three concrete tinge which private citizens could də
in this battle.
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Barrett took this up at once and mentioned letter writing. Turning
to washburn he said, "Abboti, put your mind to work.” His thought və
should be able to find something. He suggested we ask Washburn to
look into other projects lise the letter-writing campaign that was
done for Italy. No mentioned the Common Council for American Unity
and Mr. Dulles suggested the Friendship League run by Qiristian Horter.
Dullos asked for agrement of the group to do the campaign on a
modest baɛia for the month of leptoaber only, to keep the orgard zation
together, to include the Committee of the Voice, to assure full obor-
dination of all publicity to work hard on the specific ideas
mentioned by Sargeant. Devine asked if much a campaign woull not
sean playing Radio Free Europe down to, say, fourth plaes? Jackson
said, ", it would not moms at; Radio Free Europe would simply be
one of the themes that was played, sometimes at the top of the Ladder
and sometimes down the ladder, it would depend."
Barrett again raised the cover problem and his dissatisfaction
with the Crusade as cover. Dulles explained that this was a problem
that had to be lived with.
Jackson onco more attempted to get agreement of the group on
the following pointer
1. The Crusade to contiame.
2. To begin not earlier than September and to be of very short
duration.
3. The whole organisation to devote itself to education in
psychological warfare, including the work of the Voice.
4. To study means of divic action on local and national levels.
5.
That everybody agree to this progres and work out the details
as soon as possible.
Barrett asked first Joyce and then levine whether they agreed to this
program. Both did agree.
Barrett said that he could not commit nimself to wis progra.
He said he was leaving shortly and felt that no could not commit the
Department of State under thess circunstancos. He said he would
agree on one point only - Kas Who Crusade abould not disband -- but
he reiterated his conviction that it ought to be of a much lower
pressure than the discussion so far outlined secred, and he again
mentioned magasinos and direct agi. Jackson said that it was all
very wall to tell the group that they were not to disband but he
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said the first question the group would then ask is "What shall wo
do? 2e said that question had to be angwered. Barrett said, wo
have a coordinating committee of Braden and Devine tɔ work tids
problem out."
Tsepo followed some discussion of the balloon project which is
the safest of a separate Konorandas for the Record by Ar. Oates Lloyd,
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17 January 1962
Doar Mr. Minotts
Enclosed please find six copies of
pamphlet entitled "inconquered". As you
requested, they are being forwarded to you
for delivery to Tesiore.
Sincerely,
Frank C. Kilday
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Caparight 1951 to
NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR A FREE EUROPE, INC.
Social worker, lawyer, humanitarian,
enemy of dictatorship, devoted to social justice.
and equal rights--Milada Horakova fought
and died... for a better way of life for all.
Her tristance to the Nazis and the
Communists has already become part of
the 
history of the Czechoslovakian
fight for freedom
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October, 1951
The National Committee for a Free Europe is hap-
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UNCONQUERED, the story of the outstanding Czecho-
slovakian patriot, Milada Horakova..
Milada Horakova was unbelievably courageous dur-
ing her imprisonment under both the Nazi and
Russian-dominated Communist dictatorships in
Czechoslovakia. She was a true defender of de-
mocracy, and sacrificed her life for those prin-
ciples of liberty which all free men everywhere
hold dear.
I cannot urge you strongly enough to read
UNCONQUERED and learn the story of this brave
woman who dared to oppose the Bolshevist con-
spiracy to destroy democracy in Czechoslovakia.
I ask you to join us in working to preserve
peace with freedom for all mankind. If you wish
further information about the National Committee,
please write me.
Sincerely yours,
выраевным
C. D. Jackson
President
Additional copies of UNCONQUERED, while available,
are 15¢ per single copy; bulk shipments of 100 cop-
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atthem in Prague had a festive air. Jammed with spectators-rare in Communist
Wakat seemed more 
like a celebration that a monster trial of 15 of Czecho
konzinas 
freedom, loving patriots 
Chief defendant in this mock trial was Milada Horakova.
Pan the liquidation of Czech 
democratic leaders by the Communist regime.
ARCADIAL THEM HOWARD (OMPANY
Though graduated with a Law
degree. Milada Horakova's love
for people brought her to head
the Children's Bureau of the
Public Welfare Department in
Prague. Here she established a
system of foster homes and
proper adoption procedure. Her
legal training assisted her in
solving juvenile delinquency
and the establishment and
administration of homes and
hospitals for orphans and men
tally retarded children.
Doctor of Law, former worker
for the municipal administra
tion of Prague. Member of
Parliament. the 48-year
old Czech patriot stood firm
against the verbal lashings of
the Red prosecutor. "Milada
Horakova you are a traitor
to the Peoples Democracy of
Czechoslovakia, What is your
defense?"
Defense? Milada smiles. There
is so much to say. But where to
begin? Almost 25 years ago...
During the next 15 years.
Milada worked tirelessly in the
preparation of important legis
lation for the Czechoslovak
Parliament. She worked on the
laws regulating the work day to 8
hours, suppressing prostitution,
protecting home workers.
restricting child labor... and
much other social legislation.
M. Horine
Her fight for freedom and wasal
justice found expression through
the National Council of Women.
Happily at work in what welfare
and the Council, she devoted her
energies towards helping others
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was aiment Whole Hitler talked pane.
Nazowat machine rolled across the border into
on Mard Pah 1963. When the Germans
then the stars and riped the leading democracy of
Paropa. Malaka plodged to help destroy the German
!
Executive Secretary of the
Crechoslovak National Council
of Women, she was a member of
the International Women's
Organization, tow. She travelled
to many countries representing
the Czechoslovakian women.
And thus she foresaw the threat
of the Hitler dictatorship's
greed and power
She organized an underground that
baffled the Germans. Instead of large
meetings, she set up a chain of small
groups. Only the head of each group
knew the other members These group
heads would meet in different homes or
in a doctor's office. Thus, when the
Gestapo arrested a woman underground
worker, they would be unable to make
a mass arrest.
.
od organized the Women's
net Movement Popular with
sal welfate groups.
1 Hakon was known and
As she was able to recruit
diground army of former
sal, workers to bght the
At the same time, Milada
helped to write a new consti-
tution to be used when the
Nazis were destroyed. She was
in constant contact, via secret
radio, with the Czechoslovak
government-in exile in Lon
don. Thus she transmitted
the progress of her work on
the post-war constitution.
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Milada and her resistant
constantly embarrassed th
mans. They arranged fading
and led the partisans, helped
Jews to escape the clutches
Gestaper, set up in sorellegers
spy network and distrubated
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The Nans had long wanted to
atre
Milada Having learned
work on the new o
tamtalerated Carchodiova
La the hoped to catch her
th this done One after.
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burst bet sunt home and
attsted her and her husband
Milada and her husband were
separated, and she was taken to
the Gestapo's investigations cen.
ter. Petchek Palace. Here, even
brave men broke under the ruth-
less questioning. But, though
she was questioned often, she
was not frightened. Her answers
- all lies seemed so logical to
the Gestapo, that she did not be-
tray even one of her co-workers
in the resistance.
Fun Milada had hidden the notes for the proposed constitution in
of her daughter scands. While kissing the child goodbye, she
abgeweret to the youngster, who later burned the notes.
For 15 months the Gestapo questioned her, shipped her from one prison to another
Never once did she give them the slightest shred of evidence. Not until 1911, when
Hitler's armies defeated France and arrested some of her escaped coworkers, did they
associate the escape with Milada.
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Though forced to wat
munition factory und
ground, labor in m
mosquito-infested I
and clean house for the
tapo... Milada never
plained Her ready
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and hope wa A WHITE
encouragement for her
Now priviners.
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Never permitted to 
get fresh air, sarred by her dens guzwed by guap
rate But 
Hosea of soup and water 
Malada, nevertheless refused to knuckle ureer
The many months in solitary
confinement shattered Miladas
health But, when finally
released to the prison proper.
without regard for her own.
safety she bathed and cared for
sick, clderly prisoners. Her un
conquerable spirit was a shining
example for other less st dwart
prisoners to carry on
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the stand trial intere
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uniteter of
After a year in the German concentration camp she was freed by the victorious American
When leaving to return 
to Czechoslovakia. Milada pledged herself to continue the strugal
human rights and social welfare, and 
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Returning home after 5 horrible
years of prisons and concentra.
tion camps and torture cham.
bers... Milada was joyously
reunited with her invalided hus
band and grown daughter. Both
had miraculously lived through
the German tyranny.
Apprehensive of Czechoslovakia's new-
won freedom and to guard against
another imperialistic power's conquest
of her country. Milada sucessfully ran
for Parliament. After organizing a fund
for political prisoners, she introduced
a bill providing pensions for the fam-
lies of Nan victimis.
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The Communist prosecutor
is in a rage. He knows that
Milada has bested him. Furi
oush he screams, "You are
a traitor to the Peoples' Dem-
ocracy of Czechoslovakia."
"I will prove that Milada
Horakova was paid by the
capitalists; a spy for the
Western powers; a war-
monger: bembardment of
Prague was her aim; she
wanted death for women
and children: she wanted the
Germans to rule Crechosio-
vakia. There were many
other ridiculous charges.
The trial continues. . .
Running for reclection, Milada
campaigned on a platform of
freedom of press, freedom of the
right to work, freedom of assem
bly, and all other individual
freedoms. She warned the
people of the treachery of Stalin-
ists... who are motivated only
by the interests of Russian
imperialism.
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munist was infiltrator into d
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intended to take over
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Those in Parliament who
And so
had fought for human
nights and social welfare.
ched her ask
bp them
whal wellate
Paton Mang through
trickery she refused.
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were appalled by the new
regime's tactics. They asked
Milada for advice. She re
plied. "I have resigned. I
shall not give in I have
chosen a straight paths, and
this I shall follow."
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antrated at the cabinet, and after gaming control of important labor unions as well
the pdice 
and Air y, the 
Communists staged a coup' In February of 1948, with the threat of
arabin Swict Army, 
they successfully overthrew the democratic government in Czecho
pakis
. For the cond time in less than 
a decade, the Czechoslovaks lost their freedom.
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10 suppress opposition and
strengthen their grip on the
people, the Communists
tesotted to nighttime atrests
nathout warrants or legal
Charge. Their campaign of tet-
bat struck hot in the hearts
of all.
Returning to a subordin
job in the Social Service
Prague. Mdada nevert
less continued to fight
Committ At every
jottumits she talked
people compated the "1
ples Democracy with
Germans, found a dat
CHEC in their drive
world power. Both Form
dictatorship, desertu
hide behind slogans
and prepare
que act
Wif
When she refused to compromise, the Communists marked her as then #1 enems
friends warned her to flee the country, Milada telused to leave. Het telephone conversations
were listened to. Her servant was actually a spy. She was threatened and arrested
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On, the Secret Police
attested Milade brought her to
the beadquarters questioned
It wasngh for 56 hours
Though they refused he tiat
and water, she would now to dent
in ber ph of mwener mal
in the was dopest, and covers
into a tdse confession of guit
Since they were unable to get
evidence against her, the Com-
munist Secret Police brutally
tortured an innocent man,
forced hun to sign a "confes
ston" which would implicate
Milada Horakowa.
The "fixed" judges sentenced her
to death. All Czechoslovakia is
horrified. A wave of revulsion
sweeps the free world. Protest
meetings are held and petitions
duected went to Stalin,
Now, after six months in pris
on - beaten and tortured -
Milada bravely faces the Com
munists Fearlessh, she com
dudes, “I oppose the so called
Peoples Democracy in the
Czechoslovak Republic, for 1
hold that it not be democratic.
I have worked against it.
Should the miracle occur and
the court find me not guilty
and I be released. I should
work against it anew."
The Communists did what the Nazis never dared to
do. On June 27th, 1950 Milada Horakova was hanged.
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group of private citizens who have drawn together to carry out concrete
and direct action to restore and strengthen man's most valued possession-
freedom.
The Committee has as its active allies numerous exiled democratic
leaders who have found haven in the United States from the Communist
tyranny of Eastern Europe. Radio Free Europe, of the National Committee
for a Free Europe, is setting up facilities that will enable these trusted
patriots to be heard again by their own people. Not only does Eastern
Europe hear the exiles' impressions of the United States, but American
messages of hope and encouragement are transmitted, and, above all, the
truth which totalitarian governments forbid their enslaved peoples to hear.
Freedom or the enslavement of men's minds and souls, is the vital issue.
What shall we pass on to our children-their rightful heritage of freedom,
or the spiritual devastation of Communism? At this very moment the kind
of world they will inherit hangs in the balance. The issue is for you to
decide. In the vital conflict for the preservation of freedom, the National.
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3:33.071 Report of macting at State Digartimit, Fodeny, January 23, 1952.
PRESINT: Mine Mary Augustine representing Hr. J. P. Leich in his absence.
Mr. Harold C. Vodeler
Mr. Cates Llor
12. J. Ompbell
Nr. Robert lang. Radio Free Europe, New York
Mr. Charpentier
15. Robert J. Hore
CZECIN LOVAK AWANO
Mila Augustine reported that the Council of Free Czechoslovakia atal
the National Committee of Free Czechoslovakia, composed of 17 and 13 persons
respectively, had signed an acrement in New York City en Jamary 15, 1952,
which bear the signatures of Nasorn. Hellrich, (lizek, Lettrich, and Zenkl.
(Copy of thin agr cent is herewith attached).
Miso Margus King advised that Mr. Klimek bad represented lir. Papnek
in si ning the agreement. The agreement, line Awustime pointed out, sots up
a provisional mana(crunt, of Czechoslovak affairs consisting of two administrators -
one from each group. Hr. Holdrich represents the 17 of the Council of Frue
Czechoslovakia, and lir. Papræck will represent the 13 of the National Co:mittee
of Free Czechoslovakia. The provisional management also consists of a body of
24 persora - 12 from each side and which, Kås Augustine reported, might be
called a caretaker body".
Hiss Augustine also presented another document which is a protest of
the Council's 17 against the Commitee's 13, insisting on the exclusion of Dr.
Cousky from aig najor function. However, at a subsequent meeting of "OPT's
Suboo mittee with representatives of both groups, Ir. Tenkl categorically
advised that he and the Condition of 13 had no question timisoover over the
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inclusion of Dr. Cously, or any other person, so one of the 12 representatives
of the liational Council, who, together with the 12 representatives of the
Mationl Caniitia an to many on the discussions leading to the formtion of
a permanent to to represent (moc!oslovak exiles.
Purther, IV. Senid stated that when a final program had been agreed
to, in his opinion, the only bar to holding any office in a unified any aniza-
tion-wald to the willingness of my individual to a cept the overall
program to which the agreement had been accorded through domoerutio procedure,
A: parintly, he also advised that he considered this policy to apply to hitself
as well as to any ethere. Agreement was accorded on this point by the repro-
sentatives of the Council of Free Czechoslovakia.
Hise Augustine also presented the rules which have been adopted for
the discharge of the administration of Chechoslovakian affairs in exile. She
called the attention of the meeting particularly to Item #3 and #5 of these
rules wherein it is stated that:
3) The Council and the National Coni tee of Free Czechoslovakia make
available to the provisián) administrators the requisito finncial resources,
5) The norisioal administrators deposit the funds tade available
to them in a joint acement which they handla jotably and prior to the cousation
of the provision) adiinistiction, they shall jointly account for the use of
sald funds.
After Un meting lica Augustine made available the following two
Usts of 12 persons, from each trap, in accordance with the riml agryoment
for the provisional administration
Papanek
Zenkl
Ripka
Kocvara
Tabasaky
Blaho
maska,
Tuck (mile class)
Mairational desxcrut)
Feierabend
Pist
Buna
Silva
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Peroutla
Franek
Clavik
Bitrich
Lettrich
Major
Busky
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At this tim, kialugustine advised, the Czechoslovaks are still
meting in separate | rago, but that the morer in expected to tako place
wry shortly. She further advised that fr. Zenkl had announced his Commitico's
indebtedness to the turm of 2 to $3,00; mereupon thr. Vedeler advised that
he land received no corination of the allegation that the Zenkl Co-risteo
and disposition of independent funds in Duitserland.
Mao Augustine advised that to Subcovilttee rdil continue in
existence, and this is will be available for advice and acuistarue to the
Ceschoslovak provisional a ministentore, and the body of 24.
Miza Augustine also advised that the now financial arran; omenta
were left to the decision of CPE's Subcommittee, and that no now novo in this
myard would be undo by the Subcommittee until an accounting of all funds had
been given, and that financial aid will be allocated on the merits of the case
at that time.
Ir. Vedeler raised the question of the individual stipends, and
the mating was informed that unless there is som further change of policy,
those stiprds are contirating and will continue as in the past.
The weting, we inform that the somaillod [sschoolovak Nikidle
Class party rageusentatives law, been excluded from the provisional boch of 26,
(and advised that the exile lauber, Mr. Cv.stika, mu likely to ruino a good deal
of nodse about the mole thing. like Amuotino suptated Umt, au a member of
the Knights of inita, he wip more or less expectal to stir up the whole
Mierarchy.
Mr. More raised the le sue as to the duration of the provin.onal
agreement, and questioned na to whether any time limit mad been net within
which the administratore and the body of th would settle their differences
and establish a permanent organimation, Riza Augustina replied that it was
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the opinion of the National Court diaton that this losun should not bo
forced at this (à e, but mther dovolen minta would be allowed to crystalizo,
and that we said sail to nen dat actual progresa in ude.
QUISITAR AYANSI
fice Augustine reported that Haars, Cafoncu and vinciam had net
and find retained earlier views on the type of organimation to be established
for the representation of fumanian affairs in exile; their agreement appearo
Bot to be within the realm of possibility at the present time. Mio Augustine
also made knusm to the meeting the contents of a letter written by Mr. Cařenou
to one of his frienis in which he charged that ur. Visoianu desired only one
political and mitioral body which should represent the Rummian ose abroad,
and that this body should be the present National Conditce, under it. Vizolamu'a
presidency. Mr. Cafemme loiter also advised that 10% Visodanu is opposed to
a largo Intioral Corcil, although he would agave to setup special commission g
coxneed of poream outside the committee. 23 on the other hand ala ieg
that he Brelm an urgandention in exile within a wide funowork, which would
have a representativo chincter, and to honded tự an elected chairman, Hr. Calenca
indicated that he was not exposed to the King's cause and that, in fact, ba
mished to see the Aqal question intimately bound to that of the whole exile
comunity. Cafencu sharged that Visolami and his gr up, by negotiating only
on the basis of the King's a: proval, instead of reaching agrvoment prior to
the King's approval, invited critician not only of themselves, but places the
King's position in Jeopardy.
Has Augustin hereelf also advised that the meeting of January 23
betwen Visoiam and (a"engu vas much as talenou had inuatod; 1.0., sath
regard to the chainanship, !adiocu trak; be the homury chiran, Visoianu
the chaiıvan, anal portugo (anou the vicu-cha istas, Vlootary had alou offered
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unification of the two 12vupe on a 7 to 5 basis - Um 7 coming from Visolanuts
mannian Intimal to al' too, lo reference is the which had been
one of the min bezed of contention #Atim split.
18:a Aupportins advised of a meting betmen Ir. C. 7. Jackmon and
Concmal indiscuțin stich, among other things, the Corral complained that he
ma being excluded from Pannian dinewalone in NC oircles, and questioned
the advisability of moving Vinodanu to London along with Gafenou. Badescu
alaise that his Free Furnian League is having great success. The General mo
informed that the invitation to go abroad to Fisoianu and Cafencu had emanated f
from the Europran Sovezant Conference itself, and that, in NCFE conversations
with representatives of Rumunian prapo, there had never been any quation of
eliminating madcom, The importance of unity among adles was pointed out to
padescu, and he ves informed that something had to be done about the situation
of the Rumanians-in-7 zile.
Hino Augustiza advised the meeting that due to oireisstances, Visoiaru
and (nfsbou had found theruolved salociled to fly on the same plans to London;
Offensa lnd protestet vila amimigenint bitterly, on the ground, that Visaları
would represent this situation as one in which in (Visoianu) had been able to
being Carencu along, on the former's inmistence.
fr. Carybell raised the question as to want can be done about this.
Is painted out that in this Rumanian split Visalama considers that his friente
are in the State Department, and goes to Stato See advice and su port, whereas
Cafencu Bends in letters to State, but carries his cause to 50M1 in Bʊw York,
where he believes his friends to be.
Mr. Lloyd interfected that he considere scam vory stringent action
must be done about this whole ftuanian situation, and that unity sawhon met
be achieved. He surested that with the curing into office of Admiral Miller
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as the new President of NCM), it might be the time to take up the matter again
uità a new personality fresh on the scene, and that in such a my it could
cancelably be possible to get over the hup aº to present deplorable situation.
Mr. Carpbell agmented theruto,
MATIC AUS
Mr. Vodoler advised the meeting that the cripial decision regarding
the future of the Dultiu bronde-nta mot stand, and that it me out of the
questio n that im should beecno involved in suy Northưr proposals regarding
bondonatu to that arm. Thla mo acquained to R. Lang, sho ina hid some
definite reparations on BBC brodents to the mitic countries.
Hr. Vudalur pointed out that be considered the Baltlo panulo, however,
must be maintained and that to prooed now with the dinsolition of these parala
would lave a mot serious effect on our Baltic friends,
Mr. Campbell mised the question as to what should be told the Bultie
diplomata, and wat had already been told them. After tousing this subject
around for some time it we agreed that the salts muld be told simply that the
Paice of Amrica is going to accept full responsibility for broedenste to their
country, and very simply that BE had agreed that this is the may it should be
donc.
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1. Augustine advised that Ir. Laich wuld shortly be tack from
Durope, nad would be able to sport first-hand to the meeting of developments at
the Polish caɗoranxa in England. She advised that the Pulish Socialists ind
adopted a broad rumalution uharwin the primija) a” cœperation with the Polish
Political Council san a-cuquished, and shorela te dvor tað bɩɩn loft open to
work with Mikaila Jonyi.
kšználgustino advised that Mr. Loraki had, omirmy to the original
plan, fually been sent to the Conference of the Malish Political Council.

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a Angantine verrimed in the follinring; terse, the altustian
of the Socialist Parties an! “redo this-in-Exile and the Christian Ikssocratio
parties of the Trade Unions-in dila; and advised of the antiquities in this
altution, She indicated that in this present situations
1. There are in existences
a) On the Socialist Sidh
(1) The political-party organia-tion:
the Soolalist Union of Central and Eastern Europe.
(2) The profesiaal-trade union organisation,
the International Center of Free Trade Unionists.
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and that
b) on the Christian Demoratio bide there are:
(2) Than political piety organisation:
the Christian Tercitic Brian of Centaal
Europ.
(2) The professional-tando una organisatione
the Central uropean Federation of Chistian
Trade Union.
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She pointed at that
2. NC give fumichal ou part and "recogn tim” to the Socialists on the
professional and trade union level through the International Conter of Pres
Trade Unionists in Exile and has done so since September 1951. MCFR gives
financial suport and "recognition" to the Christian Donocratie olement on
the politiml-party lovei through the Christian Neuoere de Union of Central
Furope which it has ou; ported since January, 1951
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His Augustine advised that
3. so far as she knows the Sosialist (hion of Central and lastern Lurope
(founded in June, 1951) has never a, proached NOT for mu port and for
mcomition.
In Cotober 1971 the Central European Poderation of Christian
Trade Unions was formed and soon after a; proached MFT for support.
Peter to thin a gach, aut just prior to his departure for Europe, laun
termen, who is more rememtation of labor and trude union affaire .
who is in fria veure ho las responsibility for the Diteratinial center &
Free Trade Orientata in Exile, stated tht it wan hin impression that the
Polish Christian Trade Unions are the only Christian Trade Unions of any pre-
mr significance in the cuntries now behind the Iron Curtain and that if
farther investigation justified this view, he thought, nodent support ought to
be extended abroad to the Polish Christian Trade Unions. He admitted to little
knowledge of Christian Trade Unions.
That the Central European Federation of Christian Trade Unions is composed
of artles residing in the United States or Canada and not abroad, which theves
another nonkay wrench into the situation. At time of the approach to 127% of
the Gristian Trude Union Federation their representative mo told of Denner's
existence and his existence atrod, and of his need for statistics, information,
and of De nomm's initial view thai su pot should be abroad and not here.
Statistics were forticating, but Sieniewies (Secretary-Genial of the Christian
Demoustic) was active, ayparently stirring up American catholic atrales y
asping on the them that MOT allowed Socialists to mongèlise trude mien
Stalb.
(Sieniowicz
Hies Augurkine advised that we do know in a prouched Ceorge Dunahue of
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Asrican Catholic Trade Unions (who clue, if anyone we do not know), and that
be a pare: tly stirred Xxahus up quite a bit, but Derature contacted Ld. \kihle,
on the Crusade, who managed to save the situation. Sieniawian 8;7mrently
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remembered the effect on NCFT. of attacks from certain Catholic circles.
HCFE was at one time in bad situation vis-a-vis hierarchy.
Miss Augustine summed up Mr. Dennon's views in his letter of December 28,
1951, as follows,
a) We should aid Polish Christian Trade Unions, but not
Central European Federation of Christian Trade Unions.
1. Another Christian Democratis Exile Trade Union international is
already recognized by International Federation of Christian Refugee
Exiled Workers, not Confederation of Christian Trade Unions.
2. Question of basic policy contends probably no Christian Trade
Unions of any significance (except Polish) in Eastern European countries
prior to Soviet occupation. Hr. Dennen raised the question of why help
refugees establish organizations-in-exile which have no counterparts in
their own countries.
3. Another Polish Exile Christian Trade Union group (Felika Mikolajczyk)
recognized by CFTC (French approval of JCCTU).
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The delegation of the Council and the National Co-mi÷t+oaf Free
Caechoslovakia, mare of the great importance for the Canchoslovak onuse
of a united political leadership of the Czechoslovak democratic exile, have
discussed in a number of metinga a complex of ¡olitical and oryaṇimtional
miters and have agreed unanimously on the following:-
1) the statutory organs of the Council and the Fational Comittee of
Free (secheolovakia respectively will sumpend all their activities by
January 15, 19531
2) affective the uare day, a provisional two-sumber` mnaṛement of the
affairs of the unified Czechoslovak democratic axils will be establishedj
3) similianously, a body will be not up with the duty to discuss
and prepare, on the inals of the results of deliberations betmen the two
delegations, the formulation of the political program and the organisation
of the unified Czechoslovak democratic exile. The said body will be composed
of an equal mrber of representatives of the Council and the Fational Coʻnitteo
of Free Czechoslovakda respectively;
b) the function of the delegations of the Council and the National
Comitire of Free Czechoslovakia respectively will cease with the establish-
ment of the provisional mnagement of the unified Conchoslovak democratic
exile.
The Zork, NY., Jang W, 1972
Signed by: Hidrich, Lettrich,
Klink, Zonkl
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January 25, 1952
SUBJECT:
Question of RFL Broadcasts to the Deltic Countries
PARTICIPANTS:
COPIES TO:
Lithuanian Minister Povilas Zaucikis
Mr. Anatol Dinberga, First Becretary of the Latvian Legation
Mr. Harold C. Vedeler - EE
Mr. Willard Allan - EE
P - Mr. Bargeant
Mr. Devine
OIB/NY - Mr. Kohler
5/P - Ar. Joyce
BE- Mr. barbour
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In accordance with the conclusions reached at the meeting
of kesers. Kohler, Devine and Vedeler on January 18, an effort
had been mace earlier this week to wall in the Lithuanian
Minister and the Latvian Chargé d'Affaires at the same time.
Since the illness of the latter prevented, it was finally
necessary to have the First Secretary of the intvian Legation
to come rather than kr. Feldmans.
It was explained that the visitors had been asked to orme
to the Department so that the matter of Baltio language broad-
easts might be discussed in responce to their recent notes
(Lithuanian note No. 2433 dated December 31, 1981; Latvian note
unnumbered dated January 3, 1982, and astonian note No. 77
unted January 8, 1952) and oral representations on this subject.
Mr. Vedel·r said that the problem had been reconsidered from
every standpoint by all officers with a direct interest in it
and the various points raised by the baltio diplomatic representa-
tives had been carefully stualed. As a result of this review
the Department could see no other course but to reafirm its
previous position. The Lepartment therefore had reached the
definite conclusion that in the interests of the most officacious
overall effort so far as broadóting to the baltic countries
with which Americans are connected was concerned, it should be
confined to a single operation in VUA. The reasons for this
conclusion were reviewed and the painstaking offorts of the
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Department to proceed fairly and in the best interests of the
common struggle against Communism in the Baltic countries were
stressed. It was indicated that since the NCPE med asked the
Department for its opinion on the nuvisability of proceeding
with plans for a broadcasts, the Department mac conveyed
these views to NUFL. It was our understanding that NCFA had
also come to this conclusion.
Minister Zadeikis expressed his regrets and those of the
Baltic Panels that this was the decision reached. He was still
concerned that the Baltic exile leaders would nɛve no opportuni-
ty to speak to their homelands and that this denial in view of
the availability of RFL facilities to exiles of the antellite
countries of Eastern Europe represented a change in US polloy
toward the Baltic states. Pr. Vedeler strongly emphasized that
our policy toward the Baltic countries remained unchanged and
that no political significance whatsoever could justly be rønd
into the Department's desire to see the maltic language programs
carried only by Voà in the endeavor to make the broecoasting
activities for the Baltic countries as forceful and effective
as possible. It was sugrested (in accordance with the possi-
bilities pointed out by Mr. Kohler in the sting on January 18)
that there would be opportunities for baltic exile lescers to
speak over VOA.
Minister Zadelkis asked want provision had used Ade or
might be mace for the employment of persona alriasy en, aged for
[FFE radio work and for the use of rauio material already prepareu
by the baltic Fanels. In response to direct questions it was
sugested that probably something could be done to take caro
of these matters through discussions between NCPL and VCA repre-
sentatives in New York. The question of cooperation between VUA
and exile leaders and between You and the baltic ranels was
clscussed at some length. VGA's sincere desire is receive and
make use of helpful comments and cuestiona, to the extent
that these might fit into the planned pro, rama, was reiterated.
It was agreed that these v rious questions could best de
pursued further if the ballic representatives tock them up
directly with the VCA in New York.
A letter h's also been sent to Fr. Alev, Acting Consul
General in charge of Legation at how York, Inforain, him of
· our wish to discuss this matter on the next occasion when he
comes to washington.
EURIZE:HCVedeler/al
January 18, 1982
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Henry:
You will remember that, as
Gates Lloyd points out in his
transmittal slip that Lang agreed
to the use of facilities.
I take it that somebody didn't
do a very good job of explaining to
the Executive Committee of NOVE
precisely what was wanted, and you
may wish to be certain that a little
preparatory work is done by McCluny
or others before a formal request
is made.
Will you send the enclosures back
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24 January 1952
MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director (Plans)
$ Deputy Director Central Intelligence
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N.C.F.E.
1. I attach a letter I have just received from
John Hughes, Chairman of the Executive Committee of N.C.F.E.,
with regard to certain decisions of the Executive Committee
which he felt were of interest to their sponsors.
2. After you have read this, will you kindly pass
it on to Gates Lloyd and Tom Braden?
ALLEN W. DULI
Attachment (1) Letter to Mr. Dulles
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Mr. Allen W. Dulles
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Dear Allens
At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of N.C.F.E.
held on January 3rd last, the members felt that two of the subjects
discussed at that the should be called to your attention so that you
might know the views of the Committee in the event these matters were
brought before you at a later date.
The first concerns & sugjection which apparently came informally
from McCluny and others in Amcomfree, that if mesns could be found to
do so, they be allowed to use some of the R.P.E. facilities in Germany
for certain of their broadcasts. Since this matter was not brought up
as a formal request, no action was taken by the Committee, but the in-
dividual members unanimously expressed the opinion that this would be
most inadvisable and that they would be opposed to the use of R.F.E.
facilities for this porpore even if time and frequencies weres avail-
eble, which is not at ell certain. Since Amcomfree is an organization
in which you have direct interest it seems advisable to acquaint you
with our feelings in the matter should you or your organization be
approached by McCluny or others on this subject. Without going into
details at this time as to the reasons for our feeling in the matter,
our main concern is that Amcomfree's targets are entirely different
from those in which we are interested, and from the standpoint of
operation from German soil they are far less likely to be agreeable to
BONN. We are fearful of putting in jeopardy a presently successful
operation and four to five million dollars of equipment by the intro-
duction of a project which we feel should be kept separate and apart.
The other matter which come up for formal action involved the
advisability of undertaking Polish programing in Germany, and the
Executive Committee unanimously agreed that R.F.RE. should proceed
with the plans presented. In brief, such plans call for the origina-
tion of from three to four hours daily of Polish programing from Munich
beginning on or about May 1, 1952, and the introduction of some 50 to
60 Poles into the city of Munich for work with R.F.E. to carry out
this schedule.
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Since this is a major step in the development of R.F.E. program-
ing and more particularly because of the forthcoming negotiations be-
tween representatives of N.C.F.E., HICOG, and BONN, it was felt that
you should be formally advised of this decision. The Executive Com-
mittee also wanted to go on record to the effect that while they
realized the risks involved, affirmative action was taken as a result
of opinions given by Messrs. Byroede, Kellermann and Strauss of the
German Desk, Department of State, and by Messrs. Stone, Lewis and
Boerner of HICOG. In answer to the specific question "Would in your
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political implications, in any way harm the current Munich operation
of R.P.E.. or the BONN contract negotiations in the eyes of the BONN
government", we were assured by all that it would not.
For your further information, the operating officers of R.P.E.
· in charge of the project for this Polish programing, have been directed
to proceed slowly in implementing the action of the Executive Committee
and watch the situation most carefully until such time as Phenix and
Kempner have had time to receive proper assurances that negotiations
with BONN will progress satisfactorily.
Sincerely,
Johs & Hangler.
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fiscal year and for 1952-1953 as soon as possible.
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Dear Allen:
At the Crusade Board Meeting; last Friday, C... reported in detail on our
meeting in Ed Barrett's office.
This was followed by a general discussion of the nature and scope of the
1952 Crusade program. Briefly, there was agreement that the program in
19 should be considerably reduced in scope, that the emphasis should be
taken off publicity and placed on fund-raising with the promotional period
being reduced from two months to two or three weeks. It was felt that a
direct mail campaign to our present list of givers plus a thorough
solicitation of corporations would be desirable.
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There was discussion also of a one-night house-to-house canvass, nation-wide,
on Constitution Day next September. Mr. Poole suggested that, in addition to
Radio Free Europe, the 1952, Crusade might place emphasis on the newly formed
Free Europe University in Exile at Strasbourg. France. General Clay
recommended that the Advertising Council's assistance in the new campaign
be sought at the earliest moment.
I have reported the above to John Damewood
submission of a budget.
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$450,000 was the estimated figure which we mentioned to you as adequate to
cover the entire operation. After careful study and all possible paring,
the total budget submitted herewith amounts to $488,991
this to be
spread over the eleven remaining months of 1952.
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Of this total, $212,270 would fall in the present fiscal year (5 months at
$44,454 per month).
The total budgeted figure is slightly more than a quarter of the cost of the
1951 campaign. With the ground work that has been laid during the past two
drives, it should realize at least as much as the campaign just completed,
although this, of course, is difficult to estimate.
We have had further talks with the VOA people, and the "Crusader" supplement
devoted to the Voice will appear next week. They seemed very pleased about
it.
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Sincerely,
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Dear C.D.:
Following up our meeting, we are going to name John Devine
to represent us in discussing further plans for the Crusade of
Freedom.
As I understand it, all parties feel that the Crusade should
be continued, that the next campaign should be of a low-pressure
and short duration type, and that joint efforts will be made to
find other useful activities that the Crusaders can perform for the
total 11.3. propaganda effort.
It was good seeing you the other night, and both Mason and I
enjoyed that long talk. Please remember me to Min Miller and tell
him I wish his the best in his difficult mit fascinating assignment.
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Elwart W. Barrett
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individuals working with John Devine will be Jim Lambie and Tom Braden.
tr. C.D. Jackson,
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nationalities, all of them from the Satellite countries, are leiged and fed,
All of the students are taking courses in the University of Strasbourg and
in future there will be additional courses at the "Collège de l'Europe Libre"
condusted by professore-in-exile in the languages of the various countries
represented. The purpose of the College is to train political leaders,
doutors, lawyers, engineers, etc., for service in the Satellite countries
when and if these countries are ever liberated from Soviet Russian domination, fadak
So for there are no students from Russia or East Germany in the College.
On November 12 Mr. Roudybush and I attended the opening ceremony of the
College, which was informal but impressive; other persons attending included
Mr. C. D. Jackson, President of the National Committee for a Free Europe,
three officials of the Council of Europe, Professor Robert Bedsløb, Dean of
the Faculty of Law at the University of Strasbourg (representing the lestar
of the University, who was i11), personnel from Radio Free Europe at Munich,
and the student body. Speeches were made by Mr. Malcolm Davis, Dean of the
College, Monsieur Redslob, and Mr. C. D. Jackson,
There follow tables showing the distribution of the students by nation-
alities-and by agos, as of October 20, 1951, (8 men and 1 vamma studenta
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Interia Aspect of the Committee on Averds and Placementa
The Condittes, having sent out 3530 application forms to individuals
and organizations, first examined applications duly completed by candidates
for Strasbourg and set aside those, out of 626 received, that had besa filed
by persons who turned out to be inaligible, e.g. as being over 12 years of
age (with a few momeptions), or already having university degress and nooding
to finish elsewhere, or wishing to study a subject not taught at Suɩruabsurg,
mr not possessing qualifications required by the university, or not knowing
enough French to profit by the Strasbourg miveraity courses, or not having
refugee states. Candidatures which appeared eligible ware then shared sut
between the numbers of the Committee for personal interview, mostly in Paris,
visits kovover being made for this purpose to England, Belginn, Germany,
Grosss,, Spain, Italy, Turkey, and Sdtsorland.
With applications and notes on interviews before it, the Comdities them
held numerous meetings, at which the cases of all eligible candidates ware
examined and discussed. Mr. Royall Tyler, as President of the Association
for the College of Free Europe, also attended most of the meetings held by
the Committee and assisted it by his advice. The records showed that a high
persentage of the candidates; and especially some of the more praising caes,
did not wịnh primarily to go to Strasbourg but hoped instead to certain
scholarships enabling them to remain in Paris (in most cases), or at some
other university. Certain problems arising in this connection will be amzit
with balow, together with resumendations.
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mind the advance estimate that five women ware to be accepted for Strasbourg, N
and that five theological students might be accepted for the Collage des
Cleres. However, only one theological student has qualified for a scholarshipį
and suitable arrangenmts can be made to lodge as many as 10 or 11 women,
possibly even 19, (Notes total accepted 12, as of Nov, 12), either in the
Stadt Hame for Girls or in a pension (for the older girls). In view of the
quality of these women candidates, the Committee feels justified in selecting
a member larger than that originally contemplated, and after consultation
ith Mr. Delätt Peale and Mr. Royall Tyler does so unanimously.
The grand total of male students already accepted for Strasbourg, and
ascordingly notified, is thus 76 to date, as against 100 originally contemplatsid,
The Committee has thought it preferable to maintain a high quality, rather
than to make filling a quota the first consideration especially as applica-
tions are still coming in and some promising applicants remain to be sem,
Since the French university year begins only in the first week of November,
& good many students vare away when the application forms were sent out and
their addresses unknown to anyone who could be reached, Arrangement can be
zads to enter late-comers for the Strasbourg university courses, and so is
eccas nice to allow for the probability that some high-quality candidates
will still appear, none of whom could be accepted if the quota had been
filled up in a hurry regardless of the advisability of maintaining a standard,'
Applicants sen be received and registered in the university as late as Nov. 21,
It is of interest to note that all candidates so far submitted to desas
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Letter from Royal Tyler to DDCI of 15 December 1951
1.
At a meeting at the DDCT's house, Washington, D. C., on bunday
morning, 13 January 1952, Fr. Royal Tyler discussed with Feaars. A. W.
Dulles, H. Dates Lloyd and Thomas W. Fraden, the present plans of the
Trustees of the FUIE as presented at their meeting in New York last week.
2. Regarding the administration of the University, Fr. Tyler reported
that Hr. Dewitt C. Pools's resignation effective 31 March 1952 had been
formally accepted by the Trustees and Dr. Levering Tyson had been elected
Vice President with full executive powers as of the present. Dr. Falcola
Davis has not, according to Dr. Tyson, proved an effective administrator
and has been relieved of all non-academic duties as well as membership on
the Awards Committee.
3. Pegarding the future expansion of the University which Mr. Tyler
had reviewed at some length in the referenced letter, the Trustees gave
conditional approval to doubling the number of students during the aca-
demic year of 1952-53. There are now 83 male students living at the
chateau and 13 wozen boarding outside. In addition, 31 students have
been awarded scholarships at other universities. Dr. Tyson estimates
that approximately 1/3 of the students at robertsau will leave at the
end of this academic year for various reasons, and the Trustees expect
to recruit about 35 students to restore the mumber in residence to ap-
proximately 100. In addition, if money is obtained for the necessary
temporary housing, they propose to recruit an additional 10%, making 200
in residence at Robertsau. They also sugrest increasing the scholarship
appointments at other institutions to a total of 50.
4. Any such program would involve a capital outlay of $250,000 on
a 100-bed formitory and necessary study hall or auditorium. Kr. Tyler
understood that the present kitchen and other facilities will serve a
total of 20% residents.
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5. Mr. Tyler expressed concern, in which those present concurred,
that the University was making plans for expansion without having definite
information regarding the number of acceptable students who would be
available in future years. Of the several hundred applicants who were
rejected last year, there were few, if any, who would have been admitted
under any circumstances. It was agreed that a survey should immediately
be made to determine with as much accuracy, as possible how many students
can be expected to be available for the University in the next few years.
It was recommended that Dr. Tyson get in touch with Mr. Laurence Dawson of
the Department of State regarding the number and academic caliber of
escapees currently soming through the Iron Curtain.
6. It was understood that Dr. Tyson would forward to washington
in the near future detailed estimates covering:
2. Capital outlay required for the proposed expansion.
b. The operating budget of 1952-53 on the basis of 200
studenta.
(In this connection, it should be noted that Mr. C. P. Jackson has just
returned from a trip to visit the officials of the Ford Foundation which
be made for the purpose of proposing that the Foundation take over the
FUIE. The Foundation is giving this serious consideration but Mr. Jackson
was reported unwilling to estimate how successful his trip had been.)
7. Pr. Tyler urged that a decision be reached with regard to capital
improvement at Robertsau by the first of February. If delayed beyond that
date, the University will be at the mercy of French contractors working
on an emergency schedule to meet the opening date for the expanded
University next Fall.
8. However, before any conclusions can be arrived at, it would
appear most essential to carry out the survey of available candidates
referred to in paragraph 5. above. Furthermore, Dr. Tyson is arranging
to bring his detailed plans to Washington on 22 January, after which it
will be possible to make a more detailed report as to the costs involved.
At this meeting, the point raised by DD/P regarding the increased dangers
of penetration by Communists will be discussed.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Mr. John Levine
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1. Your memorandum of conversation of November 20, 1951, mas
mentioned to me by Mr. Dulles tie morning with particular reference
to paragraph 2 of the conclusions.
2. Mr. Dulles does not believe that the meeting was quite so
definite on this point as you indicate, and I suggest, therefore,
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Miss Augustine advised that the flavik-injer Conference had been
placed on the Agonda, as a result of Kr. Vodoler's coment (made at a
meeting during December, 171) to the of cut that it would be desirable
to give encouragement and moral support to the Slavik-lajer group.
Miss Augustine explained that fagy had received some encouragement
from MFE when (during January 1957) he initially broached his plan for the
establishing of an overall intermitional grouping of exiles from Central
and Eastern Europe. However, when it became clear to BFE that Mary's group
ims to be formed on exclusively political party lane, and would be dominated
by Agrarian (Peasant) Party loaders and tinus, in affect, a duplication of
the International Pagant Union and other such cranisations already in
existame who are already receiving HTT sport, that it could not, therefore,
be broadly representative. EFT, therefore, indicated to Fagy that it could
not provide financial suport for an organization set vem such a basis. Mary's
reaction to My's policy mas consequently strong and critical.
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As about this same time the Slavkinjer group (now known as th
Central and Eastern Europian Conferences began to emerge and to b com active.
It was composed officially of the so-called "bureaucrats", "diplants", and
"nopartisan personalitica" which wre so despised by Bagy and his colleagura
from the Agrarian parties and other political party lenders who took their cus
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Apparently, as the result of the emergence of the Slavik-knj«r
Conference, as an embryo but functioning body, the hagy group sprang into
action, and leaving the planning and organizational stage behind, launched
itself fimily into a big press conference and wich fanfare.
This Hary group,
Just to confuse an already confusing situation further, is known as the contral-
Tastem Turopean Committee, Nice Augustine advised.
NCPT: was disquioted by this almost simultaneous exorvence of two
potentially competing organisations and indo it clear to both groups that
financial suport ms out of the question until a terper or so clear and
acceptable agreement betmen the two grace, which would bar their coupeting
with each other, should be effected. The Slavik-injer cauference, Kiss
Augustine indicated, agreed to seek no large amount of publicity for a tino
in order that the unfortunate and undesirable aspect of competition might
be played down as much as possible in the hope that a meryer or acceptable
agreement might be forthcoming.
After its initial plunge into the publicity spotlight, the Easy
Committee Bremed to become completely quiescent, while the Slavik-kajer
Conference became increasingly active, performing some genuinely useful work,
Kisaugustins informed the weting that !IFT had paid for the
booklet în departations, entitled "huan Freedon is Being Enslaved", and
that Prank wright, NT Trees officer, having spoken in Puria with Chester
Williams of the .. it stan to the .li., no urged that this booklet and
its exposition of the subject of deportations be cinin us much publicity as
posible in the minority press of the U.D., especially the l
press, the
labor preas, and the press of other nationality groups thru Central-
Fastern ¡uropean, so that this would be given the aspect of a broadly-beşun
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protest, not merely the protest of a few Central and [ustern i croptan exiles.
In this way members of our U.S. Misal on would be enabled to cite before the
U.R. Assembly the protest which deportations have elicited from the U.S.
ninority press, quoting articles, etc., which have more of a propaganda
impact than the booklet itself.
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Originally, Kiss Augustine pointed out, the Slavik-injer Conference
had approached MCFE with a proposal that IKF) arrange and finance a luncheon
or a dinner to which various representatives of influential American organiza-
tions, labor, church, educational, etc., would be invited, and at which the
exiles would have an oportimity to resent the facts and their views rogard-
ing deportation. WT% had at first agreed to this, in princie, Kiss
Augustine advised, but in view of the protable recriminations from the Magy
group (which would, in fact, have some basis of justification) and also in
view of the propaganda approach Burgosted by Williams, the Comitie had
dropped this idea and was working irstes along the lines au gested by the
U.S. Mission.
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His Augustine acted that in the absence of a mrger, or an agreement,
regarding division of fields of competition (the Mary Committee, concentrating
on long-range planning and post-liberation problems; the Slavik-linjer Con-
ference focusing its efforts upon the imediate problems confrunting exiles
in the pre-liberation period) PUFF had steered clear of providing financial
support on any continuing basis.
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r. Darbour ingred as to the prospects for morgor, and whether it
þad b. en cada clear to all calle grose involved that the withholding of NCPE
support us predicated upon the lack of any unified and broudly representa livo
grouping.
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with Elizijau!ms, and said that when pressed by him for the reason whợ
the luncheon plan had boun dropped, she had at first tried to put this on
a practical basis and on Ar. Wright's Farin conversations and the co
sequent chance of taction.
Sidzikaukas of the rumors of drastic changes of Mire policy, etc., which
would attend the abandonnent of this plan, Kiss Augustine advised that
gentleman unofficially that, along with the practical reasons, we had been
motivated by a desire to avoid the inevitable recriminations from Macy, and
that the lack of a merger or satisfactory aprenent between the two group-
ings would continue to prevent our material support of their activities on
any consistent or permanent basin. Maduguntino added that very recently
Sidsimulas had inforand or briefly of anting of the lary Comittee
hold within the last few days. This moting was attended by, ang others,
Visoiamı, Cidsiatno and Osisky, who have sat on the fence betmon these
two groups and have attended the mystinge of both groups. Sidsilmukas
believes that agreement to divide fields of cœpetition, rather than a
merger, in shaping up.
However, when pressed further, and told by
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Mr. C. D. Jackson
National Committee for a Free Europe, Ins.
110 West 57th Street
New York 19, New York
Dear C. D.t
As promised at our last meeting, here is the text for a new
paragraph 3 of the Himates of the Meeting Held in Washington on
14 December 1951. This was dictated by Oliver E. Hadwood.
•3.
Jackson advised that he had a tentative date to
call on the Ford Foundation people in Pasadena on January 8th.
Braden advised that it would be appropriate at that time to
make a strong pitch on the Iron Curtain refuges problem with
the idea that the government was tackling this problem but
needed substantial help from private agencies, and that if
Ford would give a sizable sun to NCPE, which it in turn could
farm out to IRC, it would help to get the ball rolling on a
major psychological warfare problem. Eraden stressed that
private initiative was extremely important that if a private
agency acted now, it would speed up the governmental machinery,
He also said that the maximum estimated governmental contri-
bution toward this problem was not expected to be more than
half the cost.
"Braden also advised that IRC had agreed with David
Martin for Martin to step down from his post as Execut 1.v9
Director and that the Committee was considering the appoint-
ment of a well-known university president to assume the job.
He said that Martin had agreed to step out of the ploture
altogether if the Committee wished him to do so but that in
any case his role from now on would be minor.
"It was also agreed that this discussion of refugees and
IRC could include the plan worked up by Barle and bolbeare to
turn over to IRC NCFE "non-productive exiles at a cost to HCFB
of approximately $1,000 a hoed."
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John L. Danswood
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SONJICT: apart of meeting; at State Department, Modunday, January 7, 19.2,
Milan thap Augnatio, Mr. Cates floyd Mr. malworth Harbour,
c. Todolor, in gall, fr. Tune Rechagel,
M. Robert J. H 8.
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Ince thry Augustám syprydened the Bus Turk office at the meeting
in the absence of t. John F. Leich, tho in in Buropo attoling the
Puropean Hoveract Confereme,
OUTCHOGONALES,
It uns recalled that at the meting on Decordar 26, 1951, discusion
of the Czechoslovak problem had ended on a note af optimism. Miss Augustine
advised that this opticism had been obliterated due to certain unfortunate
circumstances which had developed in negotiations betmen the Czechoslovak
Council majority of 17 and the Zerkl minority of 13. Vise Augustine in-
dicated that one of the principal stumbling bloulas in the (sech situation
is the queation of the co-equal chairmanship in the new setup of two persona,
ona a pointed frua eich gwap. She further advised that a body of 20 persɑna
divided opally between the two o pale crage would aut as an ad hoc con-
mittee to outablish a nous Cauchoslovak mural Commeil, and Unt, therma
the 13 wished to appoint fr. Tenklas au af tìm từu duimmn, they həd et
the same tum expressed their opinion that . Cowly would not be aɔve; table
to them as the other co-chairman, or indeed, that he should not em raise any
major function. Such an ultimatum &;peared uncen;table to the 17 who cons
tended thật negotiations could not be carried on under these circumstance.
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Upon receipt of this news, kino Augustino pointed out, ffr. Fulbeare
of advised the Czechoslovak delegation that he would place the stole
problem before the Board of Directors of NOT. This was done, and a
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subcommittee ma appointed to examine the situations this comittee in con
posed of r. P. R. Dolbeare, Dr. Levering Tyson and Ur. Frank Altschul. The
subco-mittee was informed by the Board of Directors that, should the Crecho-
slovaks fail to overcome their differences by the end of Jamary, all payments
to the Czechoslovak National Council would cease as of that time. The Board
had agreed, however, that a credit of $25,000, appropriated to the Council,
would retain with it and could be used for su; port during the course of the
following month. It was considered that these funds would act as a hodge
aquínst other outside funds to which Ir. Zenkl appears to have access.
The subconditie not on January 8 with Hears. Lettrich, Hidrich
and Csusky, at which time the principle of the co-equal chairmanship aŋpeara
to have been dropped in favor of a system of referens, including Mausra.
Papanek and Heidrich one rots each group. 18yo Augustine advised that the
subsami'tee was to mort on January 10 with Dr. Zenkl and company, and on
Friday with the delegation from both groups. Miss Augustine advised that of
the three members of the subco mittee only Mr. Altschul appeared to carry
any optinian as to the outcome of the negotiations. Ki-s Augustine informed
the meeting of Hr. Dolbeare's opinion that, should negotiations fail;
a) all financial ties would cease with organised Czechoslovak
axile groups,
b) NCPE would be obliged to select individuals as advisers in
various functional capacities.
Miss Augustine mde reference to a 12-page Czechoslovak memorandum
which had recently bien presented on the whole situation of Czechoslovakia,
past and present. She advised that la:srs. Caualy and Franak had not signed :
the document and that NCIT's analysis of the memorandus had been unfavorable.
Ar. Vedeler interjected that should current negotiations fail.
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Czechoslovak groups in the controversy.
Hr. Barbour interposed that should the negotiations indeed fail,
and we be faced with a Ceschoslovak situation in which there would be no -
Czechoslovak Council, the whole situation of the National Councils and NCFE
might well need to be reviewed. He pointed out that the NCFE was based very
much on the National Council idea, and that it is constituted to work on this
basis. Therefore, should this concept fail, it might be expedient to have à
system of some kind of national panal whose members would be appointed by NCFB
to work on the problem of their respective nationalities (presumably within
the dictates and needs of American foreign policy). Hr. Barbour advised that
such persons would have to be chosen on the basis of their ability to work
together, thus avoiding the issues of political strife and partisan interests.
Mr. Hoore surested that the meeting might wish to consider the pro-
idiately
cedure which should follow in the wake of the possible breakdown of Czechoslovak
negotiations.
Mr. Lloyd proposed that the matter be referred to Washington for con-
sideration by his office and the State Department before the Czechoslovaka
were formally advised of the drastic action contemplated by ECFF's Board of
Directors and the subcommittee. There was general agreement that this should
be the case.
BALTIC BROADCASTS:
Kiss Augustine reviewed the situation of the Baltic panels in New
York as regards broadcasts by Radio Free Furope. She advised that the Baltic
countries would be represented at the European Lovement Conference by heads of
the New York Baltic panels, and specifically lessrs. Hassens, Sidsikauskas
and Vahter
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of sending a representative from each Baltic country to the Xovement Conference.
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Ir. Vedeler indicated that he considered this love to be forturato
and appropriate, in view of the upheavel which has occurred in the muter of
the Blic brondosata. Ho indicated his inlief that if NCE in to continue,
it in necombury that our form of itadio Free Furope broadcasts to Baltic
| countries be considered. He advised that the Baltic countries considered there
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had been din criniation against them, and they feel that it is only through RFE
broadcasts that they can really speak to their om people; he advised that he
considered the general situation most regrettable.
Miss Augustine indicated that in New York there was considerable hops
that once the Baltic broadcast question ms straightened out, such situations
te avoided in the future, as it has been rest embarrassing to all concerned,
Land has placed the good faith of NCFE towards the mita in jeopardy.
Mr. Barbour advised that we must consider the Baltic broadcasts to
be currently ruled out. However, he advised further that the matter will bo
taken up on the basis of the formal protests loded with the State Department
by the Baltic diplontic lesions in this country. He inferred that the whole
situation had become confused due to the unfortunte light in which the Voice
of Americs broadcasts had been thrown, as a result of Hadio Free Furope'8
activities. He made reference to the Crusade for Fructon on behalf of Ranio
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Free Europe, and indicated that the Crusade in this instance had done a great
deal to stir up the public's mind in favor of R1, to the discredit of the
Voice of Am rion. Finally, he advised, however, that the a rits of the ease
for broadcasts to maltic countrics by KFT. would be reconsidered.
AUTANIA,
Kiss Augustine advised that there was not a great deal to report on
the Rumanian situation, but that Mr. Cafenou had received advice that Hr.
Visciaru would meet with him prior to the latter's departure to attend the
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Furopean Movement Conference. It was hoped that the meeting would actually
take place, but that assurances could not be forthcoming. However, it seemed
reasonable that Wr. Visoianu might make the nove before going to London where
he would have further consultations with the King. Masra. Visolanu and
cafenau were reported to lave core to sow male agra ante for the purpose
of reaching an understanding between the two factiors. Advice was given
that Coneral Fadescu would be brought into the amultations eventually.
Mr. More advised of the opinion held by the National Comell
division of E that the wins should avoid brings sine into the
negotiations, and rather that an agreement in the form of a fait accum; 11
should be presented to the King for his approval.
Hr. Carpbell interjected that he had an appointment at that time
with Mr. Visoianu, and that in the 11 ht of this inforation, he would advise
that gentleman not to try to pull "asy contemplated schemes which might dis-
rupt the efforts so far taken". Kr. "arbour requested that Mr. Visolanu be
informed, in strong term, to avoid further intrigue or unnecessary protracted
dinou nions. In othe: wents "read him the riot act".
HUNGARIAN ANSATS:
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Idica Aupatia advised the mosting that it had been necessary to make
some drastic changes among the Lungarian personal works for Radio Free Furope
in Mưa York, as their output was considered to be inadequate. She advised that
efforts were being unde to reestablish the jhayarian dak on a more effective
baris.
BULGARIAN APEADSE
kia Augustine advised that Mr. Dimitrov in departing for Furope to
Join the Furopean Lovement Conference, and that he was being obliged to come
to NU/7: hoedjarters to pick up his check for the purpose of the trip.
13. Barbour advised that he had not with r. Dimitrov and had given
the Bulgarian un impression that state did not caraider his conduct of affairs
to be in the state of perfection which the gentleman himself so claims. 1.
Barbour further advised that he recognised the feeling against Dimitrov among
others working on Bulgarian affairs, and that he understands the basis for this
criticism. However, he advised that he does consider Maitrey to be the
representative of an important peasant element in Bulgaria, mui that he did
not consider tids fact should to ignora.
Mila Augustine advised that there appeared to be some difficulty with
Mr. Shipovis papīrs, a fact which in retsrding his arrival in this country.
She further advised of the need for a quorus an´the Julgarian National Council,
in order to deal with the political situation which has developed thore,
The meeting received a visit from ir. Reckagel who nevised that he
we working an a new plan for the reform of the Bulgarian Intional committee.
He advised that he expected to have the report ready at the time of the next
meting and requested that the members of the meeting consider the Bulgarian
question in the meantime, and should they have ary specific ideas which they
should wish to present, they should contact him in the interval. He advised
that he was attempting to draw up a plan whereby membership in the Bulgarian
Committee would be established on an elective basis, and su rested that this
might be a good time to teach them some of the concepts of democratie procedure.
ir. Bartour advised of his interios in the Bulgarian political lender
kom na tusharov, and surrested that some consideration bo, ivan to bringing
this san into Pulgarian exile affaire.
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Ir. Vedaler advised that for should consider the Slavik-ajor
Conference aryanization within the light of its own activities and purposes.
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(Kiss Augustine outlined the history of the Glavik-imjer Conference
and the conditions which are currently existing therein, A copy of Hiss
Aurustine's report will shortly follow this report of the mooting with State).
In reply to Miss Augustine's statement that she understood Kr. Vodeler
to bellevé 1C71 should five support to the Slavicajor Conference, Pr. Vedeler
advised that he considered this suport should take the form of assistance to
special projects, but that he did not, núvocate that ausistance should be given
to the Conference on an all-out basla.
Hr, Farbour advised of his approval of this procedure, and requested
that precautions be taken in order that may not be aroused,
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Miss Augustine advised there was little to report on Polish affairs,
other than to advise of a cable which had been received in New York to the
affect that General Anders had solicited the aid of Count Racaynski to assist in
the formation of the Polish Council of Hational Unity.
Kr. Vedeler advised that he had spoken to Hr. Joyce regarding a can-
versation which the latter ms presumed to have had with the British in London
on cooperation with the U.S. in exile affairs.
Mr. Barbour indicated that he also had a report of Hr. Joyce's dis-
cussions with the Foreign 0.fice, and that the former had found little British
desire to become involved in the miters of exiled/roups.
He surested that
the British considered this to be an extremely complicated and undesirable
situation which they had wished to avoid.
Mr. Barbour advised that in view of our ou record of involvement and
disappointerts in this policy, we were hantly in a position to advise the
British that they should follow our exa.qlɛ. However, he indicated that within
the next few months the Department will return to further discussions of this
matter with the British, and indicated that he had hopes of achieving a greater
degree of cooperation and coordization of policies.
(The next meting will take place on January 23rd.)
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9 January 1952
KA. ROBERT P. JOYCE
Policy Planning Staff
Department of State
Radio Free Europe Operations
Kanorandus, dated 15 November 1951 from
T. H. E. Nesbitt to Robert Hooker
1. Regarding the project mentioned in the referenced memorandua
to transfer approximately 100 Polish exiles to Portugal for the
purpose of conducting rolish programs from that country, Mr. Robert B.
Lang, Director of Radio Free Europe, has advised us that on
3 January 1952, the Ecard of Directes of the National Committee
for a Free Hureps, Inc. decided that at least for the present,
it would be avisable to do all Polish programming in Munich. Но
stated that on Hr. C. D. Jackson's last trip to Portugal, the
authorities there advised him that any Polish exiles brought in
under the above-mentioned circumstances would have to live under
conditions approximating "house arrest," since the Portugese
goverment would not tolerate their circulating freely within the
country.
2. Later Fr. Spenner Phenix stated that he and Mr. Oregory
Thomas believed that some few Poles could be brought in without
such drastic action by the Portugese authorities. He also expressed
concern that the short wave communications between Munich and Lisbon
were not 100% satisfactory for transmitting the Polish programs,
which are then relayed out of Lisbon to Poland. He felt that
programming in Portugal' would be the best way to handle the problem
but admitted that approximately 100 people would be needed, and,
under the circumstances, he agreed that it was better to keep the
entire program staff all in one place.
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so that we may advise the Department of State in advance of any
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Dear Freds
I am enclosing, for your confidential information, a
translation of a letter received by the Austrian Minister in
Washington, which has been brought to the attention of our
friends. In discussing this matter the Austrian Embassy
pointed out that Austria was an occupied country in which were
stationed, among others, Soviet troops and expressed the hope
that MCFE would refrain from taking any action which might
put Austria in an embarrassing position.
I am confident that we can count upon your cooperation
in preventing the development of any situation which would
embarrass the Austrian Government.
Sincerely,
Attachment 1
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Dear Abbotts
Thank you for reminding me that Ed McHale may soon
be available. As you say, I know him, though slightly,
but I have always heard excellent things about him.
I have made an attempt to find out who expressed
interest in him to Tom Myers but cannot do so. Perhaps,
therefore, you would pass this note on to Tom and ask him
to let me know sometime soon who expressed the interest.
That would help me ascertain whether we will want to try
to bring him down here.
My very best wishes to you for the New Year.
Sincerely,
Mr. Abbott Washburn
National Committee for a Free Europe
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Dear Tom:
As mentioned to you last Friday, our mutual friend Ed McHale
has done a good job here on the New York City Crusade
campaign in spite of numorous handicaps and obstacles.
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end in view of the somewhat uncertain future of the Crusade
I have had a little talk with Ed so that he can be thinking
about moving to another assignment.
at the time Ed joined us, Tom Myers indicated that your shop
had expressed considerable interest in him. Would you be
good enough, Tom, to see whether such interest still exists
or whether there are any other plots that might be filled
by someone of his ability and forcefulness.
Many thanks,
Yours.
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MEMORANDUR! FOR: CHIEF, INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
SUBJECT:
Preparation and Distribution of a Ecesletter in
the Derbian Language by Mir, Lazar Radivojevich.
1. This of ice is interested in a project of facilitating
Mr. Lazar Radivojevich, a beneficiary of the CF, to prepare
(mimeograph) and distribute a small newsletter in the Serbian
language, among the former Sartian Officer prisoners of war, who
were detained in the camp at St. Johann i Pongen, in metria, of
which camp r. Radivojovich was the chief, elected by the members
of the camp.
About 300-400 members of this camp are now in the
United States, having emigrated maior the provisions of the
Displaced Persons Act.
2. Aside from bolstering the morale of these people and
assisting them to adjust themselves to their new surroundings,
the newsletter is calculated to make it possible for W. Radivojevich
to maintain contact with them so that this office may be in a posi-
tion to know their addresses and be informed of their whereabouts
at all times. For your information, this office believes that, under
certain circumstances in the future, this group or montere of it
might be useful, and desires to see it mint in its ties through
Mr. Radivojevich.
3. The newsletter would have no political character whatso-
Bver. It would contain social and personal, neus of interest to the
group; new arrivals of former colleagues; news of the thereabouts and
doings of members of the group; questions and answers for the emigra
tion; something about the history and customs of the United States,
and such other itans as might help them orient and adjust themselves
in their now surroundings.
40 The Deputy for JF/PC has presented this project to
Mr. Campbell of the State Department and secured his approval,
5. To believe this project abould be implemented under the
sponsorship of the HCFL; and, to this end, we re uest you to be
good mough to take the matter up with then,
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of the contents of the newsletter.
6. To set up this project Mr. Radivojevich would need a typo-
writer with Cyrillic letters, a hand press and a masthead for the
paper,
which would represent a total investment of approximately.
$193. He figures that he could then print his newsletter twice a
month, about 400 copies of each edition, for a monthly amount of $180.
GRATIAN M. YATSEVITCH
Deputy for Policy Coordination, SE
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Stanislaus Ockiorka
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26 June 1952
1. Walter Pforzheimer called me to say that a Congresuman
with whom ho is in touch had asked whether we were taking on a
Mr. Stanislaus Oskierka. He was informed by the Congressman
that Tom Myers told him that there was no job for him in HCFE
but that ho might be able to get a job in CIA in Washington.
2. This is the kind of thing Myers shouldn't do, and I
think he should be called on it.
3. I find, incidentally, that Oskierka has not requested
employment through Myors to John Sields and I will tell
Mr. Pforzheimer that he should check with CIA Personnel.
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1. on 2 June 1952 you told me of your interview with Robert
J. fore mid of his grievances on his dismissal fr NOTE. Fr. Moore
van digianed from CT on security grounds and his dimis al was
initiated by this Agency.
2. berpently Houre interviewed Bill Durkee in New York for a
job in the American Committee n United Furope but thoro são none
available. furion the course of this interview, Nowe, though not
knowing Survee was an employna of Cif, divulged security information
about 297-CIA relationships, and our security people have been
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: Complaint of Yugoslav Counselor
25 June 1952
1. Wally Barbour told me today that the Counselor of the
Yugoslav Embassy had called upon him to complain about the presence
of Yugoslav delegates at the NCFE Williamsburg Conference and the
signing of the Williamsburg statement by Yugoslav delegates.
2. Mr. Barbour said that the Counselor prefaced his remarks
with a statement that he knew Mr. Barbour would reply that he had
no influence over NCFE and no connection with it. Mr. Barbour said
that that was what he had said and that his statement was received
by the Counselor with a polite shrug.
3. Barbour did not seem unduly worried, but I told him that
we would shortly ask him for a review of State policy in respect
to the national councils and exiles with whom NCFE is dealing and
he said he would welcome the opportunity to make such a review.
THOMAS W. BRADEN
Chief
International Organizations Division
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MEMORANDUM CR, Chief, 10 Division
SUBJECT:
REFERENCE:
Current NCFE Discussions with Rummim National
Peasant Party Members
Hemorandum to Chief, IO Division, Subject: SE Division
Plan for Rumanian Emigre Organization, dated 23 May 1952
1. In a telerhone conversation with Mr. Prichett on 23 June,
Mr. Dolbeare informed us that the NCFE discussions with members of the
Rumanian National Feasant Party had been held with the migres by pairs
rather than in a group as planned. On Wednesday, June 18, Altschule held
meetings as followss
Rautu and Bunescu
Botosani and Radovan
Ghilezan and Venetu (did not attend)
2. A meeting is scheduled for this week with Popa and Biamı. Meetings
between Chilezan and Rautu and between Fotosani and Venetu have been arranged.
3.
According to Mr. Dolbeare, the National Peasants have been asked
by NCFB to formulate a plan for a new committee. Mr. Dolbeare did not
indicate whether NCFE suggested the form outlined in the SE Division Plan.
4. The arrangements for the discussions with the National Peasants
differ, as follows, from those agreed on by CIA and Mr. Leich in the dis-
cussion of the implementation of the SB Plant
8. A general meeting of the National Peasants, listed in para-
graph 3 b of the Flan, was suggested in the Plan. The general meeting was
requested for the specific purpose of bringing National Feasants of both
groups together and emphasising party unity.
b. It appears that neither Crihan nor Manuila has been included
in the discussions.
Co The addition of Rautu to the discussions is not opposed,
however the addition of Venetu is.
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5. It is requested that NCFE be informed that the discussions were
not carried out in accordance with the original plan north the agreement
between CIA and NCFB. It is further requested that the following action
be taken by NCFE to rectify actions taken so farı
A. That CIA be informed prior to, not after the event, when
substitutions, changes, or additions are made to the accepted plans.
b. That NCFE inform us promptly of action taken in connection
with this current plan.
C. That NCFB arrange, as soon as possible, to meet with Popa,
Blanu and Crihan.
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d. That NCFE forestall formal meetings, outlined in peragraph
2 above, between the members of the New York group.
8. That NCFE sond letters to the following National Peasants,
Popa, Elanu, Crihan, Chilezan, S. Hanuila, Rautu, Bunescu, Fotosand and
Radovan indicating that a general meeting of the National Peasants will
be hald in the near future to discuss party responsibility in forming an
emigro orgardsation. The NCFE officer conducting the meeting should to
briefed on the SE Division Plan by an officer of this division.
GRATIAN M. YATSEVITCH
Deputy for Policy Coordination, SE
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23 June 1952
MEMORANDUM FOR: CHIEF, WE
SUBJECT:
Debriefing of Harry Sperling by
L. de Neufville
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1. L. de Neufville recently cabled that H. Sperling, who
is to be relieved as Chief of RFE information gathering in
Munich, was talking freely of his removal and making comments
about his replacement.
2. De Neufville suggested that Sparling be sent back to
Washington for a debriefing. For many reasons, including our
relations with NCFE, we would prefer it to be done in the field.
3. I therefore suggest that de Neufville be allowed to do
this for us and would appreciate your approval of my sending him
the attached message.
ваше. Привет
THOMAS W. BRADEN
Chief
International Organizations Division
Attachment 1
As stated above.
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Regarding Sperling.
His debriefing for many reasons
should not be done here. Would appreciate your doing with
object of getting as complete a story as possible but with
special attention tos
1. Method of programming, control exercised in Munich
and control of Munich by New York in as detailed form
as possible.
2.
What emigre groups are favored if any.
3. What relations are with our people, British and
Germans.
4. What is set-up of news gathering?
5. What security procedures are followed in Munich.
6. What has been or is being done to determine
effectiveness of programs from all angles (1)
technical, (2) content, (3) audience reaction, eto.
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21 June 1952
MEMORANDUM FOR: DISPUTY DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
SUBJECT:
Proposed Statement on NCFE
1. Here is my proposal for the final draft of the NCPE
emergency statement. It is the result of changes suggested in
my own second draft by Frank wimmer, yourself and Spencer Phenix.
2. Note that not all of the changes suggested by you have
been adopted. All changes were considered by kiener, Phonix and
myself, and I would be glad to tell you the comments that were
made and the reasons why we felt the attachment should be approved.
4 Attachments
Final statement and
Drafts 3, 4 &s
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Chief
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The National Committee for a Free Europe is an organization of
private American citizens Miose purpose is to encourage the spread
of freedom behind the Iron Curtain in Europe. It is a membership
corporation, chartered under the laws of the State of New York.
In spreading the doctrine of freedom and combatting Soviet
totalitarianism, the Committee operates radio stations which piores
the Iron Curtain; in close cooperation with the French authorities
and the University of Strasbourg, it operates an educational centre
at Strasbourg for young men and women who have escaped from behind
the Iron Curtain; it attempts by other means than radio to carry
messages of hope and of the possibility of eventual liberation to
the nations which are now enslaved; it conducts studies of the lava,
customs and cultures of these nations as they existed prior to
Soviet occupation; and it documents the changes which have been
imposed by the Soviet so that if the time should come when the
people rise against their conquerors, they may more easily estab
lish continuity with their past.
In all of this work the Committee draws information and support
from many sources - from those who have escaped and who must remain
anonymous for fear of reprisals on their families at home, from those
in this country who wish to work voluntarily for the cause of freedom
abroad, from the American people at large, and from government agen-
cies which, in the American tradition, give all possible aid to
private citizens engaged in a worthwhile public case.
Fund raising for the Committee is done by a subsidiary, the
Crusade for Freedom which, in the course of raising money, also
helps to keep before the American people and people throughout the
world the need for spreading the idea of freedom. For example, the
Freedom Bell, which now rings regularly over the city of Berlin, was
the gift of sixteen million Americans who contributed to the Crusade
for Freedom. All in all, signatures and voluntary donations from
more than twenty-five million Americans have come to the Crusade for
Freedom to date. Generous contributions have also been made to the
Committee by private foundations; and at the request of Government
agencies, certain specific research and other projects have been
undertaken and carried on with the assistance of funds provided by
the departments or agencies concerned.
A Board of Directors consisting of prominent American citizens
from all walks of life pass upon the policies and supervise the
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forward under the direction of its President, Rear Admiral Harold B.
Miller, UN Retired, who is on leave of absence from the American
Petroleum Institute. On March 1, 1952, he succeeded Mr. C. D. Jackson,
who has returned to resume his position with TIME-LIFE, Inc.
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(Attachment)
June 25, 1952
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mr. Braden
FROM:
Jesse Macki
SUBJECT:
1952 Crusade for Freedom
Please see that the attached memo
gets to Mr. Walsh through secure channels.
Attachmenti
Memo to Wakh from
Macknight dtd. 6/23/52
Copy of this Mamo for
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SURJECT:
1952 Crusade for Freedom
June 25, 195
Your
excrendum of June 21 has been reviewed and the
following comments represent a consensus of our opinioent
1.
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3.
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Here ons - The balloon idea as a fund raising
cice i catisfactory, provided substantial
emphasic in alco giver to the use of and
other vehicles as letrees of elivering the
A behind the Iron Curtain.
Prese Two The idea of a message based on the
Christmas theme is satisfactory subject to agree-
ent on the precise text.
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Subject to revita, in light of any
future developments in Europe which might affect
the tentative decision, cre is agreement on the
ce of a tall number talloons as a symbolic
operation.
Hate for - The gift idea as part of a talloo:
project is considered undesirable.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Mr. Braden, PY/10
SUBJECT:
Radio Free Europe
17 June 1952
1. For your information the following report on Radio Free Europe
Hungarian broadcasts was received here recently, although the informa-
tion was obtained last Marcht
"a. Radio Free Europe broadcasts from MUNICH, Germany,
are more popular than the Voice of America programs and its
news coverage is considered both current and based on authen-
tic sources. However, its commentaries on foreign politics
are severely criticised and allegedly the general opinion in
Hungary is that whoever writes this program has not the
slightest idea either of the conditions in Hungary or of the
general needs of the people.
"b. There are also objections to the program of News
Briefs (ROVAT ADASOK). This program is considered a nuisance
and isn't even listened to by those for whom it is intended.
By scheduling 15 and 30 minute programs specifically beamed
to different segments of the population, such as: the women's
program, the church program, the farmer's program, book and
movie reviews, etc., Radio Free Europe reduces its listening
audience to those who might be interested in the specific
program, while the majority of the listeners are forced either
to cease listening to their radios or change to another broad-
casting station. As a result, Radio Free Europe has been losing
its audience and the decline is especially noticeable during
the program of Nows Briefs when the majority of the listeners
allegedly change over to the BBC program.
"c. The workers are particularly interested in political
news and are in an excellent position to spread the news
throughout the factories. Again the BRC appears to be the
most popular station. Informant learned of the fate of one
Imre HORVATH, à group leader in a Textile Mill in SZEGED.
HORVATH passed on some news concerning the activities of the
"Political Police" of SZEGED which he had originally heard
on one of these foreign broadcasts. This resulted in HORVATH
being immediately transferred to DUNAPENTELE and his "group"
was disbanded.
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"d. The necessity for special programs beamed at the
youth of Hungary is very acute. The youth of today which
has passed its 16th year of age does not listen to children's
programs any longer but is interested in broadcasts on the
subject of anti-Communist ideologies. This is the ngo group
that the Communists are especially interested in and on whose
education in the Communist spirit special emphasis is placed.
All of this age group, without exception, attends Communist
Party schools and Marxist seminars and also receives pro-
military training. To aid in this thorough indoctrination
in Marxism as-presented to them, special newspapers and
magazines full of Communist ideological material are being
published. It is therefore highly desirable that special
programs aimed at this youth group be prepared so that they
will be able to judge for themselves the true conditions in
comparison to the propaganda that is fed to them by the
Communist regime of thungary."
8. The comment of the field accompanying this report states:
"An effort is being made to ascertain the basis of the above critique
of foreign radio broadcasts by asking Informant if this critique repre-
sents his own opinions or the opinions of one or more friends or casual
contacts, and whether it is an observation of the programs which were
heard during his short visit in BUDAPEST or based on a longer period of
time. Inasmuch as Informant cannot be contacted directly, we have no
assurance that this information will be forthcoming in the near future,
and it is deemed bost to submit the above critique as is, for the time
beings"
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HR. MART 1. JOYCE
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Vespasien V. Fella
17 June 1952
1. With reference to your note of 2 June transmitting
various papers regarding the employment of Vespasion V. Yolla
by the Mid-Huropean Studies Conter, this matter was taken up
alth Admiral Miller on 13 June.
2. I agree with Mr. Campball that Dr. Pella has received
unfair treatment by the Fund and that if it was not the intention
of the Kid-European Studies Center to provide remuneration for
his services, no promises to him should have been made in the
first place. We have asked the Fund to reconsider its decision
and to try to make some arrangements for employing him.
3. No are awaiting an anesor from the Fund and shall inform
you of its decision.
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BILL:
My opinion on this matter is the same as
Campbell's: that Polla has not gotten a
square deal from NCFE.
Have talked to Mary Newsom (kad acting chief
of Rumanian deak, PC) on this and she 1) agrees
that Pella should get renumeration for his
work and 2) thinks that his background is O.K.
Also talked to Wilson Pritchett. He doesn't
want to pive an o.k. on this, unless and until
a name check has been done.
Question: Do we meet the "suspense" and get
a name cheak or do we go ahead. I'd be in
favor of the latter---and of informing SA
afterwards.
a name check!!
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June 13, 1952: this matter?
I have studied very carefully the plan for the fund raising campaign this
fall submitted by Fred Smith, A series of discussions have been held with
the staff of Crusade for Frest, and the following conclusions are the
consensus of all who have studied the proposed progren.
First, it is fult that because of the nation-wide acceptance of the Crusadu
and its recognized success during the past two years it would be a mistake
to substitute the "Dimes for Procdom" slogan for Crusade for Freed.
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Advertising Council concure with us in our reluctance to use the word "Dimes"
for several substantial reasons. Foremost among them is the fact that our
drive for funds will and on December 15th, and the March of Dimes, which
the Advertising; Council will assist on, will start about January 1st.
Another important factor to be considered is the difficulty of selling a
ne slogan, such as Dimes for Freede, to a public which has already con-
tributed $3,500,000 to support Crusade for Freedom, Freedom Bell, Winds of
Freedom, Radio Free Europe and Audio Free Asia.
The Dines for Freedon progran not only loses the effect of the last two
campaigns which gave acceptance to the name Crusade for Freedom, but also
takes no apparent thought of the future of the organization. What happens.
in 1953? Do we start from scratch again with some completely nur promotional
idua? By changing emphasis every year we build up no continuing and in-
crcasing acceptance of the Crusade for Freedom.
Another danger inherent in the plan is the drive for 40,000,000 signatures.
Even with the Freudom Train and Proodon Bull, which people could see, huar,
touch and ring, 16,000,000 gigatures were obtained, It is highly improbable
that my could secure 40,000,000 signatures with nothing more tangible than
the "We don't like Communism" statement.
Except for the Dimes for Freedom slogan and the usual outline of state and
local organizations, the plan itself does not lend itself to execution.
Perhaps the most difficult speration would be that of the trucks with the
proposed huge scrolls. Their cross-country trck would be extremely hard to
operate and coordinate. The other would cause great difficulties, per-
ticularly crossing the northern drest. No could not depend on any truck
holding to a schedule across the Dakotes, Nebraska, or half a dozen other
states during the blizzard season.
Another factor to be considered is that every tom in the country would not
be visited.
The idea of having the trucks converge on Washington is one which I think
should be given a great deal of consideration. I have no doubt but that
the Department of State and specifically the Voice of Antries would protust
vigorously to any approach that might be made to Congress.
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"o have come up with another idea which we feel would lend itself to the
greatest possible psychological warfare usage. It would also enable us to
coordinate our campaign with the objectives and program of the Voice of
America.
Tying in the previous accomplishments of the Crusade, namely, facilitics
for Radio Free Europe, the Freedom Bell and the balloon operation, we feel
that we could distribute through our state and local organizations millions
of thin paper leaflets, cuc. as those used in the Winds of Freedom operation.
These would carry a message based on the Christmas theme of peace on earth,
Hood will to men; the Freedom bell would be printed at the top, and beneath
the foreign language messages would be space at the bottom for personal
signatures and addresses. And the signatures would be promoted throughout
the country on the basis that these messages of good will would be flowm
in balloons behind the Iron Curtain during the Christmas season. The basic
approach to the American people would be that their contributions to this
year's campaign would not only go to purchase balloons that would carry
their personal message behind the Iron Curtain (we now have stored in Munich
55,000 unmarked P-20 balloons and 5,000 balloons marked "Wolnese"), but
would also go to improve and increase the facilitics of Radio Free Europe
and Radio Free Asia.
The focal point of this campaign would be a balloon itself. We have 20,000
P-20 balloons in Minneapolis. Those balloons could be distributed through
state chairmen to cities and toms where they could be inflated and placed
in front of city hall or public square. Beneath the balloons, receptacles
would be placed where both the leaflets and contributions could be collected.
For example, cach city committee could letter its balloon to read "From the
Citizens of Peoria, Illinois, U.S.A."
Actually, none of these balloons would be shipped to Europe, but the leaflete
could be air-mailed to New York on December 15th and be forwarded to Munich
to arrive before Christmas Day.
Another possibility to be considered is the "gift" from American people idea.
We now have in Munich 100,000 razor blades, 75,000 needles, 150,000 cakes of
soup and 100,000 zippers. These might be included in the balloons. I think
this idea has much to commend it. For one thing, this would give something
besides words to the peoples behind the Iron Curtain who are likely to get
fed up on too many messages which tell then to keep their chins up. Secondly,
it provides an excellent way of countering Red propaganda against the baller
operation: Radio Free Europe will then be able to ask, "Don't your masters
want you to receive gifts? Don't they want you to ask why it is so difficult
to get razor blades in your country and why the free world has enough of
them that it can send them to you?”
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I presume that the question will be raised as to what the Communists would
do with advance knowledge of the operation. I feel that the answer to this
lics in the joint operation of both RFE and VOA, continually reporting; during
the month of the Crusade of the great drive throughout Amerion to secure
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these messages of friendship and hope for the peoples behind the Iron Curtain.
By thus taking the offensive and putting the Communists on notice that this
is a great expression of wanimity on the part of the American people
any attempt on the part of the Communists to deprecate or interfere with
the program would lend itself to psychological warfare use. This coincides
with General Clay's statement in his letter of February 14th to the various.
state chairmen.
We are not underestimating the magnitude of such an operation here or abroad.
To gain the maximum psychological benefit, at least 100,000 balloons should
be used. It could be a hard-hitting demonstration of the effectiveness of
the Crusade for Freedom.
Every member of the Crusade staff, including the field organization, hopes
that this idea may be approved. Secing the balloons in their home toms and
knowing that their messages could reach the peoples behind the Iron Curtain
should inspire millions of Americans to support the campaign financially and
would serve to remind them constantly throughout the campaign of the tre-
mendous accomplishments achieved during the last two years as a result of
their personal contributions.
It is most important that we secure positive and unalterable clearance of
this idea within the next ten days.
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KROHANIAM FOR: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
SUBJECTS
NCFE-CFA
1. I am attaching two memoranda having to do with NCFE on
which it is unnecessary for you to take action. They point never-
theless to the inevitable difficulties we have in dealing with large
and necessarily somewhat mautonomous organisations such as CFZ and
CPA. We are, as you know, charged by directive with exercisống
control over these organizations, and the memoranda indicate that
maintaining this control is a difficult day-to-day job requiring
considerable tact and determination as well as efficiency and a
high spirit of cooperation. In both NCFE and CFA there is a pride
in independence which ought to be encouraged, but there is also a
cense of irritation with having to inform anyone in Washington about
anything and the tendancy to regard anyone below the level of General
Sadth and yourself (and with NCFE, Mr. Wisner) as in the way.
ora.
2. with NCFF, this irritation probably goes back to another
As I read the history, the operation at that time was a back-
stopping operation pure and simple, and I think it was not an
efficient one; certainly it had no respect in New York. He have
worked hard to resolve past tangles, to make our relationships
orderly and clean, and eventually to move to the point at which it
may be possible to do more than backstop. I do not mean that we
have my impression that it is possible to run these large organd sa-
tions from ashington, but I have had in mind to build the kind of
Division and to get the kind of people who would of their own
abilities and efficiency be respected in a manner which would enable
then to give guidance and real help in the field of ideas and policy
coordination.
3. be now have Bill Durkee, Emmons Brown and Cord Meyer as
Branch Chefs in 10 and we are getting some very good people to
work with them. I think we are well equipped to handle the diffi-
culties Kich the memoranda indicate, providing we have firm backing
from the Hill. The necessity of getting this backing leads me to
ask you to review here the recent Valentine incident.
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h. On 10 June, Alan Valentine remarked to Emmons Brown that
you had agreed that I should be rebuked for my letter to him of
22 May.
This was an unsolicited comment from Valentine, and Brown
made no reply.
5. I have gone over the record of letters to and from Valentine
since he assumed his duties and I have also carefully gone over the
record of all the activities which CFA has undertaken on which liaison,
backstopping and policy guidance from us were involved, and I find to
my own satisfaction that we have done an effective job for Valentine.
I find memoranda and records indicating that I have on several occa-
sions, as in the letter to which he referred, asked for his comment
and criticism and assured him that my sole purpose was to be helpful
to him in doing his job. I would be glad to go over these records
with you. Despite this, however, Valentine has told me that neither
Brown nor I are high level enough for him to talk to and that in the
future he will get his policy guidance directly from you or from
General Smith.
6. At my express suggestion Valentine began writing letters to
you. I realised that he was a difficult person and I know that writing
to you and receiving letters from you would give him the sense of
importance that he wanted. When he wrote you, however, to protest my
appointment of Emmons Brown as Executive Officer of the 10 Division
and to suggest to you personnel arrangements in 10 that should, in
the first instance at least, and in any spirit of friendly cooperation
have been made to me, it seemed to me that I ought to be fairly firm.
I do not think my letter in reply was in error. Even if it was, I
think you should have backed me up on it. If I make mistakes, you
can fire me. Until you do fire me, you ought to back me. As matters
now stand, you have put me in a position where, in dealing with the
altuation I have tried to outline above, I shall have greater diffi-
culty than before.
7. I have thought about all of this carefully and feel it right
to tell you that I think you let me down.
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METORANDUM FOR:
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ATTENTION,
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR POLICY COOLTINATION
Mr. Rick Deane
Operations Divid on
SUBJECT:
MB 50 Transmitters
1. This is to confirm our conversation to the effect
that both TEILLAR and TITONIC are interested in the MB 50
mobile transmitting ipment. Both feel that they can
use that equipment profitably in their radio operation,
he shall need a little time to reach a judgment as to which
of these projects should receive the equipment and to
determine its best utilisation.
2. We should like to request that this equipment to
transferred to the 10 Division for later determination as
to whether it may best be utilised by MTFILLAR or TPTONIC,
3. It is our understanding that this will be transferred
to us without reimbursement and that this will not involve
the IO Division in the so-called M 50 project which has
been discussed at length with kr. Lindsey and others of your
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ME ORANDUM FOR:
DAFUTY DIRECTOR (FLANS)
SUBJECT:
5 June 1952
Truman Speech to American Action Committee
Against Mass Deportations in Romania
1. May I urge you to road the attached commentary by TWE
on President Truman's statement the other day to the itomanian
exiles, which was the subject of considerable concern to RFE and
to VOA:
2. Please note the manner in which RFE handled this job.
The President spoke words which RFE has for months urged that
it be allowed to speak. Because the President had departed from
his text, it was not possible to give RT any guidance to say
they should play the President's words strongly or that they
should play then down. The State Department at first gave orders
to the Voice to play the speech up, and only later was this
countermanded. Meantime, however, RE, acting without guidance
from us, broadcast the attached which I think might well be shown
to Mr. Joyce and others in State as an example of RFE responsibility
and judgment.
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1. On 18 April 1952 the Project Review Committon recommended
to the DCI approval of Project TOMIC calling for the payment of
$488,991 to the Crusade for Freedom for 1953. As a rider to its
recommendation for approval of the project, the Committee made the
following provision: that a consulting firm be employed by CIA at
a consultant's fee to investigate the Crusade operation, both from
the standpoint of substance and administration with particular
attention to cost.
2. This proviso was made at the instance of Mr. Hedden, Inspector
General. I argued at this meeting that since the Crusade itself was
a fund-raising agency and employed another fund-raising agency to help
it, the employment of a third fund-raising agency as consultant was
comparable to placing an advertising contract with N. W. Ayer and
then placing another contract with Young & Rubicam to investigate
M. W. Ayer's conduct under the contract. Mr. Heddon insisted in
response that this was reasonable business practice and his view
carried the day.
3. Several weeks ago, with all the tact that I could muster,
I conveyed to Admiral Miller, the President of NCFE, my intention to
employ the firm of Harold Oram or some other fund-raising agency or
individual whom he might care to suggest as a consultant to me and
the Crusade operation. Admiral Miller said he would like time to
think about this.
4. With kindly intent but considerable firmness, Admiral Miller
told me on 3 June that after thinking it over he had decided that if
this step were taken he would resign as President of NCFE. He went
on to say that he had taken this job at our request and because he
had been told that we placed confidence in him to run an efficient
operation. He had worked hard trying to make the operation efficient;
Le had particularly noted that the Crusade was not run according to
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Crusade and was about to make moro; he had himself employed people
whom he regarded as expert who were responsible to him to give him
advice on the Crusade problem and ho simply could not tolerate a
system of inspection which was not responsible to him; if we had
any lack of confidence in him as an officient manager, he would be
glad to return to his former employment immediately.
5. Wo discussed the whole problem in friendly terms for some
ten minutes and it was apparent that nothing I could say would alter
his position. I therefore-ceased to press him.
6. May I have a decision as to whether higher authority wishes
to take this up with Admiral Miller or whether the PRC wishes to
strike its instructions to me.
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CARE, ANATAKA WATUONG
and actions of 1-17] on the rejecals cutlined in the
full port.
1 of 27 January 1952 (The all report)
20 from C/10 cat d 16 April 1952.
1.
T-II] consider that the propeiale race by the cull inport
should rooive invera le consideration by 60. lehabilitation work
and the semi-consular activition of the various Refugee Committees
are a highly instruentel ranu of cuba tin: Cornist
es
anon fuillioned in race, and will help give unity to
the various and re prop in Francc.
2. However, WI-III does not believe that this work thead be
undertaken by an overt Murican orondration. The followin are the
reasons for W-II1's position:
(a) The French public as a wali, already bundy must
"Americanc in France", would resin tide unn costery intim-
ference in French dratic affaire by an Awrican organization.
(b) Thuka laro horien ergandeation,,
undertale such work, to Juni ulirway, Musa Auditory of Interior
and the french co bilo that the tow with
the cod-official inert there. 11 10 50-
lieved that there riskitalouston to woul coichme tat
the favorul expaning ACTE in France at the us once of the
newly formed French ittee for Fre lune, milch a the
general ng roval of the present resca Leveru ent. this it
have an adverse effect on State De art ent's relation vit.. the
Forel Office, and it well joy, andine CIA's OHL pozition wit!
the French Intelligence Larviciu, pericly
present autant to obtain missman to crat and mes in race
for operational
.c.
(c) It is als believed that an indenus French Curittee
is in a butter csition than an A or can up to deal with. the
partie.lar problems that ad rec fice in fraten, and to five ner
ship and urdity to the wire have cut in France. At present the
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sulate for
both the ull port and a repart cr
1. omisley's (and chorandon h20, dated April 27, 1972),
indicate that this ice will remain all, and the actual
rehabilitation and copular torr told w turned over to a
non-govermental agency. AD-III's contact with the franch
Comittee and Dr. Osucky's report beth indicate that the French
Comittee is to be chosen to all this problem. obvicusly,
in the face of developing; French policy, and the partic.lar sit
uation now existing in France, it would be unise for if to
encourage HOT to compete an, cuplicate a function which the
Franch Covernment hadreally carnarled for an indignus or:jan-
isation, Hoover, in view of the present position of HO in
France, and its far-reaching Indence throw bout the ordre
field, it is believed that it should centimo its activities
in cnire affairs in France thredits recent raris office,
and should extend the to include lidt ovet financial
support to the French Committee to be used along the lines
sugested in the Bull Report.
3. WE-III believes that of interests can best be served through CPC
cover support of the French Comittee. By properly develo dng the present
initial covert contacts with the French couitive, it is believed that (re
can maintain effective operatin relationships with the Cenitice, amai
incure that its actions and licis ill conform to our cbjectives and bo
pre, erly co-ordinated with those of . Thus PC would look to art
control over aircrops and activities in France, without eperdy inter
fering in french demistic affairs.
4. For the reasons stated above, 7-11 reiterates its position as
outlined in a lutorand in for a te (intai 6 ay 1902) v. vai teen dray,
and by the b, and in widen it was rcmerald tab-
uncle for covertly it
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
DEPUTY DIRECTOR (PLANS)
SUBJECT:
Request by NCFE for Gearing
MAY 28 1952
1.
Messrs. Miller and Braden met with me on 22 May for
discussion of the above subject.
2. Taking into account the need of NCFE for a political advisor,
the qualifications and personality of Gearing, and the availability
of qualified personnel, the following course of action was fully
discussed and adopted.
8. Mr. Braden will attempt to recruit Bolts to serve
initially with NCFE as political advisor and join the Agency
at some later date.
b. Gearing will return to leadquarters later this year
and assume the duties of the Labor Desk in the IO Division.
In coordination with WE, Mr. Braden will follow up with Gearing,
possibly in connection with a trip to Europe in the near future.
0. Richard Aldrich will replace Gearing in Paris. Mr. Miller,
who already has had one tentative conversation with Aldrich, will
follow in coordination with WE.
Gerald E. Milleg
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27 May 1952
MEMORANDUM FOR NR. ROBERT P. JOYCE
Folicy Planning Staff
Department of State
Statements by Ronald D. Jeancon, HFE, London
SUBJECT:
REFERENCE:
My memorandum to you dated 23 April 1952
1. On 23 April 1952 I wrote you stating that Admiral Miller
was going to discuss with Ronald D. Jeancon statements accredited
to Jeancon which appeared in an interview in the London Daily
Worker, and that I would let you know the results of this converșa-
tion.
2. Admiral Miller, after an interview with Jeancon, informs
me that a correspondent for the worker interviewed Jeancon and that
subsequently a story appeared in the worker which was completely
unfactual, the fact of the interview being used as a peg on which
to hang Jeancon, and RFE.
3. The charges made against Jeancon have therefore been
dropped.
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23 April 1952
MR. ROBERT P. JOYCE
Policy Planning Staff
Department of State
Statements by Ronald D. Joancon, RFE, London
SUBJECT:
REFERENCE:
Letter April 1:52 Robert G. Hooker, Jr. to
Robert F. Joyce
1.
Frank Wimer passed on to me the note from Bob Hooker
about the article in the Daily Worker on Wednesday, April 2,
quoting Mr. Jeancon.
2. I had learned of Mr. Jeancon's outburst within a few
days after he made it and I passed the information on at once
to Admiral Miller of NCHE. Admiral Miller was greatly disturbed
by Jeancon's remarks and corroborated Hooker's suggestion that
he had done this type of thing before.
3. Admiral Killer promised to put the Jeancon affair ligh
on his agenda for his present trip abroad. He will discuss the
incident with Jeancon and he contemplates dismissing him. I
will let you know the result of Admiral·ler's conversation
with Jeancon asioon as I get word.
Enclosure
Reference letter and
newspaper clipping.
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22 May 1952
Fear Leonardı
In order to continue our practice of putting things on paper,
I want to tell you by this note that I have been instructed by the
Erector to hire the services of Harold Gram as a fund-raising
consultant on the Crusade for Freedom At some time in the near
fature I hope you will penit Nelson Nicander to bring fram and
yourself, or anyone aloo with whom you care to deal, together to
discuss means by which we can fulfill this requirement.
In addition, I have been instructed to notify you that after
this year's program, the Crusade for Freccion budget should be sab-
stantially out.
You will gather from the foregoing that, like yourself, v
bars bean giving careful consideration here to the whole Cru sada
program and we have some ideas about strengthening the Crusade
that I personally feel frm is by all moans the best man to pat
into effect. I have asked Helson to outline these to you and get
your thoughts. Provided you agres, I should like to get started
with Gran on this particular job, a part of the Crusade progra̸ –
Hals will explain to you, right away.
Sincerely,
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MYMORANDUM POR: SPECIAL ASSISTANT FOR INEPECTION AND REPORTS
Suspension of Falloon Operations by Order of DCI
SUBJECT:
1. The Crusade for Freedon proposed launching about 60,000
balloons toward Hungary during Faster Week, 1752, each carrying a
traditional Hungarian Faster Greeting together with a package of
searce household articles such as razor blades, needles, soap, sippers,
bouillon cubes, vitamin pilla, ota. This project was known as
*Operation Easter Bunny."
2. At their meeting on Friday, 7 March 1952, the Project Review
Committed withheld approval of this project pending discussion with
the Director of two unresolved pintar
a. Approval by the British of launchings from their tone
of Austria.
b. The question of including packaged items with the
Easter Greetings.
3. On or about Tuesday, 11 March, Pr/? telephoned to T. W. Fraden,
CTO, in the temporary absence of DOPY, and advised substantially as
follows:
ACI.
POperation Easter Bunny is off by the personal decision of
This decision to cancel has been reached for an entirely
new reason that you can find in an article on the 3rd page of
today's NEW YORK TIMES."
The article cited by M/P vas a report of continued Communi st
escusations that Cern Warfare was being waged by UN forese in Korea.
4. The Crusade people in New York wore advised that their project
was cancelled and no further amplification of rel's ruling was received.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
Proposed Statement on NCFE
I feel that Attachment A, the statement handed to us by
Admiral Miller, is apologetic in tone and I have drafted Attach-
ment B which I believe is more positive and would be a better
press release for NCFE in the unhoped for event that a press
release is called for.
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PROPOSED STATEMENT
(Draft #4, 20 May 1952)
The National Committee for a Free Europe is an organization of
American citizens whose purpose is to encourage the spread of freedom
in Perope. It is a membership corporation, chartered under the laws
of the State of New York.
In its attempt to spread the doctrine of freedom and consequently
to combat Soviet totalitarianisa, the Committee operates radio stations
de pierce the Iron Curtain; it operates a university at Strasbourg
for young man and women who have escaped from behind the Iron Curtain;
it attempts by other means than radio to carry messages of hope and
of the possibility of eventual liberation to the nations which are now
sigved; it conducts studies of the laws, customs and cultures of
these nations as they existed prior to Soviet occupation; and it
écemments the changes which have been imposed by the Soviet so that
if the time should come when the people rise against their conquerors,
they may more easily establish continuity with their past.
In all of this work the Omittee draws information and support
from many sources - from those who have escaped and who must remain
anonymous for fear of reprisals on their families at home, from those
in this country who wish to work voluntarily for the cause of freedas
abroad, from the American people at large, and from government agencies
in the American tradition, give all possible aid to private ditisens
engaged in a public canso.
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Fund raising for the Committee is done by a subsidiary, the
Crusade for Freedom which, in the course of raising monoy, also helps
to keep before the American people and people throughout the world the
need for spreading the idea of freedom. For example, the Freedom Bell,
which now rings regularly over the City of Berlin, was the gift of
aixteen million Americans who contributed to the Crusade for Freedom.
All in all, signatures and voluntary donations from more than tematy-five
million Americans have come to the Crusade for Freedom to date. Generous
contributions have also been made to the Committee by private foundations,
and payments have been received from interested government agencies for
which the Committee has undertaken special projects.
A Board of Directors consisting of prominent American citi zaus
from all walks of life determine the policies and supervise the opera-
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30 April 1952
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Chief, International Organizations
FROM:
Deputy Director Central Intelligence
Attached is the proposed statement to be issued by
NCFE in the event that their cover is blown. I am not
very happy with it and suggest that we try to improve it.
I have sent a copy to Frank Wisner.
Encl.
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19 May 1952
MEMORANDUM FOR: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR POLICY COORDINATION
National Committee for a Free Europe
SUBJECT:
1. I am naturally disturbed by the report which has reached
me as to your attitude on the National Committee for a Free Europe,
as expressed to the Inspector General at a meeting last week which
I was unable to attend because of absence from the city.
2. This attitude, as described to me, was that you knew very
little about NCFE but that you had the general impression that it
was rather loosely handled from an administrative and policy control
standpoint. I do not wish to go into the history of NCFE control by
CIA and be accused of casting aspersions on its handling in the past.
I do think, however, that your allegations may be correct so far as
the past is concerned.
3. As of the present, however, I want you to know that
Mr. Durkee and I, with very able assistance from members of
Mr. Durkee's staff, are doing our level best to set up agreed upon
procedures for administrative, financial and policy control and
reporting. With the best objectivity I can muster, I think that
your responsibility over the National Committee for a Free Europe
is now being ably discharged,
4. I would like at your convenience to go over the new
arrangements that have been made and to bring you completely up
to date on the activities of the Committee, as well as to get your
instructions as to a system of making such periodic reports to you
in the future. This briefing might well take the form of a prelim-
inary budget review and I suggest that the division heads of NCFE
might be brought down to make progress reports to you in the briefing
room. I am hopeful that after such a meeting you will feel not only
conversant with the present arrangements and activities of the
Committee but that they will, with modifications you may wish to
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wish to make some statement at an early staff meeting indicating
your satisfaction with these plans. Otherwise, I very much fear
that the prevalent attitude within OPC which is one of general
>dissatisfaction with NCFE based largely on inadequate understanding
of what the Committee is doing may prejudice the work that with your
concurrence I brought Bill Durkee here to do.
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You will be interested in the attached letter from
Matthew Holl resigning from NCFE. We were forewarned
of this some weeks ago by Jay and others.
We will be in touch with NCFE with respect to the
form of their answer if they decide to make one.
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GORA
FREE TRADE UNION CHITTHE
Labor League for Human Rights
Box 65, Radio City Station
New York 1º, N. Y.
May 13, 1952
Admiral H. B. Miller, President
National Comittee for Free Burne, Inc.
110 West 57th Street
New York City
Dear Admiral Millers
Your Canittee has decided that "its Interest and work
lie in labor relations chiefly in Surope and not in the
United State :."
We disagree with your polley which we are convinced is
wrong.
You have translated your new policy into action by dis-
missing our active representative, sanry Kirsch, whose work
had won your own as well as general hearty acclain and brought
great credit to your organization. 1 ht add that this
dismissal cato after an agreement in Paris by your former
President and now Vice-Chairman with our European represen
tative, irving Brown, and your own surope representative,
Leon Damon, to have Mr. Kirsen nend your Labor Division.
Furthermore, we had been assured by Mr. Berlo Chat Mr.
Kirsch would not be dismissed without first giving us an
opportunity to study specific cowlants and cause for said
discharge. This promise has likewise not been kept.
In view of the above, there can be no point in my con-
tinuing nendørship in your body. I, therefore, herewith
tender y resignation to take effect inǝdiately.
Sincerely yours,
SIGNED
MATTHEW WOLL, Chairman
International Labor Relations
Com, and Free Trade Union
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MEMORANDUM TO: CHIEF, IQ
SUBJECT:
REFERENCE:
Albanian Students at the Free Europe University
Secret Memorandum dated 24 April 1952 to Deputy Chief,
SE/PC from Chief, 10, subject: Future of Strasbourg
Free Europe University Students
1. We appreciate receiving the information on the two Albanian
students now attending the Free Europe University at Strasbourg which
was forwarded in reference.
2. We have now received a report from the field which indicates
that Koste Xhajanka is connected with the Albanian legation in Paris.
3. We would like very much to know the background of this man's
acceptance at the Free Europe University, including how and where his
application was made; whether his acceptance was on the basis of his
scholastic record alone or on the basis of recommendations; if the
latter, whose; and any other details available. It would be appreciated
if you could inquire into this matter for us.
4. Since requesting that favorable consideration be given to
the application of Ramis Qira, we have received a report which in-
dicates that he too has been connected with the Albanian IS. It is
requested that steps be taken to ensure that his application be dis-
approved.
5. It has also been reported that a Kalem Golemi, also covertly
employed by the Albanian Legation in Paris, has applied for admission
to the Free Europe University.
6. All of these reports appear to indicate that an effort is
being made by the Albanian Government to place their agents in the
Free Europe University. If this is true, no doubt other satellite
countries will follow the same policy. It is suggested that the
authorities of Free Europe Univercity be warned and advised to screen
carefully the students being admitted and to refuse admission to
people about whom there is any question.
Dera
GATIAN K. ATSEVITCH
Folicy Coordination, SE
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Albanian Deak of RFM
Secret Memorandum dated 1 April 1952, to Sr. Campbell,
EE, from Kr. Harcy, EE, same subject. (Attached)
1. It may be that Mr. Dosti was aware that there was little
possibility that either Mr. Skenti or Mr. Chekresi would be willing
to become head of the Albanian Desk of RFE and that he hoped his
third choice of one of the Jakovas would therefore be accepted.
Rosever, we do not consider that this is any proof that Mr. Dosti
has sold out to Zog.
2. Mr. Dosti is rather casily influenced and has been impressed
by the Jakovas and their position in emigre circles in New York City.
Consequently, there is no doubt he would like to be in the position of
sponsoring the Jakovas and we believe he sincerely felt one of them
would make a good head for the Albanian Desk of RFL.
3. te agreo with EE/State that no consideration should be fiven
to offering either Jakova a position with RE and with their descri; tion
of the couple; our attitude has been made known to RE on several
occasions during the past six months.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: DEPUTY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR POLICY COORDINATION
Radio Free Europe
SULJECT:
The following may be helpful in today's briefing of Mr. Hedden.
1. RFE is presently broadcasting about 135 hours a week to
Albania, Bulgaria, Rumania, Foland, Hungaria, and Czechoslovakia.
2. To date approximately $8,500,000 have been invested in
capital radio facilities including housing. About $10,000,000 have
been spent in radio operations to date over and above capital costs.
3. About 1144 people are presently employed in Munich and 226
are presently employed in Fortugal at the relay facility.
a. A technical onerating survey of these facilities was
recently conducted by Westinghouse radio and technical experts.
They evaluated as excellent both the facilities and the operating
program. A copy of this report is attached.
b. The effectiveness of broadcasts from a psychological
warfare point of view is considerable, as far as can be determined
with interviews with escapees, State Department officials behind the
Curtain, and Soviet attacks including jamming. RFE has also been
surveyed by a key official of the Fsychological Strategy Board with
the conclusion that it is one of the most effective U.S. psychological
warfare efforts and should without question be continued.
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C. The risk taken to invest several million dollars in
capital facilities in Germany is a calculated one fully recognized
and discussed, at length at a recent PRC meeting. It is considered
a reasonable risk under the circumstances. The understandings
reached with representatives of the German government are considered
to be as good as can be worked out at this time.
4. Mr. Willia: Durkee, Chief of the National Committees cranch/10,
plans to make an inspection trip to Europe leaving May 23 to visit
RFE facilities. On his return it is expected that we will have
additional first hand information to report to you.
E CHONS 8. BROWN
Executive Officer
International Organizations Division
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MEMORANDUM FORT MR. ROBERT F. JOYCE
SUBJECT:
REVERENCE:
Policy i larming staff
Department of State
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Confidential Femorandum dated 24 October fram
Al Freeman to Voy Kohler
1. On 2 November 1951 you told us of certain charges you
had heard that RFY was being infiltratod.
2. Similar charges have been made by others. We therefore
anked NCFE to investigate these charges and we also turned them
over to our own Security Officers. I am straching for your infor-
mation a letter which contains the results of the investigation
nado by NOFK. You will observe that the specific charges made
against Ingenieur Halik and Kristina kamlerova are not answered
but we believe the enclosed constitutes an ever to the general
charge of infiltration of the Caseroslovairian desk, as the major
figures involved are dealt with fully.
3. If, subsequently, our own investigation in which Halik
and Rulerova will be dealt with brings to light any new facts
or fails to corroborate any of the facts stated in the enclomire,
wo will tako sation indiately and will also keep you informed,
Enclosure
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MEMORANDUM FOR: IO/TOMIC - Miss Stern
SUBJECT:
Memorandum on Reorganization of Bulgarian
National Committee dated April 23, 1952
1. I am disturbed by the fact indicated in this memorandum
that the State Department, namely Campbell, is attempting to lay
down the line almost to the precise language which Admiral Miller
uses with the political refugees.
2. It seems to me at some time or other that somebody will
have to tell Campbell that while it is the State Department's
job to make policy, the only way NCFE can possibly conform to
Campbell's ideas is to appoint Campbell to deal with exiles and
ask him whether he wants a job.
3. I have a feeling that this is going to come to a head
one of these days and I wish you would build up a little file
on Campbell and his efforts in this direction.
Attachment
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THOMAS H. BRADEN
Chief
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9 May 1952
MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, International Organizations Division
SUBJECT:
Letters of Mr. C. D. Jackson Concerning
Possible Communist Disturbances Among
Hungarian Emigres.
REFERENCE:
Your nonorandum, above subject, 25 April 1952.
1. In compliance with your request, the allegations
contained in Hr. Jackson's letters pertaining to As Embor
and Ferenc Göndör have been forwarded to the FBI.
2. On the Hennyey case, it has been ascertained that
the files of this office contain considerable data relative
to Hennyey's background and activities. There is no infor-
mation of a derogatory nature in these files, however, to
explain a refusal to issue a visa. No record appears of
information being furnished either to the State Department.
or to the Immigration and Naturalization Service by CIA on
Hennyey. OSO is now in process of preparing a reply to a
query from the Immigration and Naturalization Service on
him. OSO is, therefore, at a loss to offer an explanation
of Hennyey's visa difficulties.
Heavick
LYMAN B. KIRKPATRICK
Assistant Director
Special Operations
Durkee has original
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Washington 25, D.C.
MEMORANDUM OF CONVERSATION
May 7, 1952
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PRESENT: Mr. W. J. Scripps, Detroit News
Dr. Allan
Mr. Norberg
Mr. Korns
After arranging an appointment through his cousin, Senator Noody,
Mr. Scripps called on the Director to discuss his proposal for a
"Friendship Balloon Lift." Certain materials relating to this proposal
had previously been transmitted to the Director by fir. Allen Dulles,
In reply to questioning, Mr. Scripps asserted that he was well
acquainted with the NCFE winds of freedom campaign, in which he had
participated, but that he had not discussed his present proposal with
MCFE. He said he had talked to many American business man, who ware
all enthusiastic and were prepared to donate the variety of products
which ha proposes should be included in the payloads. He said that his
father was an ardent supporter of the project, along with a Mr. Fletcher,
Vice President of the Caterpillar Tractor Company and Dr. Harnett.
Mr. Fletcher spent some time in Russia, he said. When asked whether
Caterpillar was in the balloon business, Mr. Scripps said no.
Other names mentioned by Mr. Scripps as being familiar with his
proposal included Nick Naradi, identified as an ex-minister of the
Hungarian Government; Frank Jewitt of General ills (which holds a
balloon research contract with the Office of Naval Research), who has
given him a letter to an admiral; an Admiral Killer; and a Mr. Frank
of CIA. (see below) Mr. Scripps also mentioned a Psychological Equip-
ment Development office located in the old Post Office building,
(see below)
Mr. Scripps was troubled by security problems. It was apţa rent
that he felt he had obtained confidential information from certain govern-
ment sources which he could not disclose. At the same time, he stated
that in order to work out his proposal in any detail, he would need
access to information presently denied him. Therefore, he suggested
that he be cleared for security by the appropriate agency.
As a result, it proved impossible to nail down the technical
aspects of Mr. Scripps' proposal. In his formal presentation, he had
described a balloon capable of carrying a 40-pound payload and costing
$5. In his conversation, he mentioned a vehicle capable of carrying
300 to 800 pounds, together with a staggered release mechanism--without
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price. To questions as to whether either type was in existence, Naro
Scripps replied that he was bound by confidences. In general, however,
he did not foresee any technical barriers. ·
when asked how he would finance his proposal, Mr. Scrippe said
that he would begin with private contributions, with the thought that
eventually the program would be taken over by the government. He laid
stress on the need for early organisation (o.g. fund raising, balloon
stockpiling, crow training, selection of launching sites) in order that
operations could be started immediately following a decision as to their
desirability. He stated that 90 days would be sufficient to prepare
for operations, once he got the "green light".
Dr. Allen expressed his personal interest in the proposal, but
reminded Mr. Scripps that PSD's field was strategic rather than opera-
tional, and that in an operational proposal of such complexity, PSB
could only give the matter a cursory review. Therefore, br. Allen stated
his intention to forward the proposal to the Psychological operations
Coordinating Committes, which was the proper body to give the project
the detailed screening to which it was entitled. Dr. Allen also sug-
gested that Mr. Scripps see C. D. Jackson,
Mr. Norberg then suggested that as an additional aid Mr. Scripps
prepare a brief but fairly specific description of what he personally
was prepared to do, along with an outline of the organization which would
be needed to carry out the project. Hr. Scripps said that he would do
so within the next week.
COMMENT
Joe Frank, when asked about Mr. Scripps, said he had met him several
times between December 1950 and February, 1951. During this period of
early planning for balloon operations, Frank said that Scripps proved
quite helpful by quieting curtain private untirusiasts, in addition to
maintaining a discreet silence himself. Frank did not know for a fact
that Mr. Scripps participated in the August operation, but judged that
it was likely. In frank's opinion, Scripos is a capable person with
valuable connections in the business world and sufficient financial
independence to be able to devote most of his time to good works.
thinks it would be a good idea to have him cleared as a consultant.
Frank
The Psychological Equipment Development Office mentioned by str.
Scripps is believed to be the Physical Security &ipment Agency, a
military development agency operated by the Air Force under an USD
chartar. Its director is Col. N. McCoy. This agency is prepared to
talk with anyone who has been cleared for security; otherwise individuala
are asked to approach the services first.
Distributions
Dr. Allen
Mr. Sherman
Fr. Norberg
Mr. Gates Lloyd
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director, Plans
PROMS
Deputy Director Central Intelligence
7 May 1952
1. In the course of a long conversation with C. D. Jackson
and John Hughes on Thursday evening, 1 May, they raised a number
of questions about NCPE, including the question as to whether
Gearing could be made available for their work. Confidentially,
they feel that Miller who is excellent on the administrative side
will be badly in need of someone at his right hand who knows the
political situation in Europe and the type of thing that cannot
be learned by a few trips or a few books.
2. I told them that the Jearing problem was difficult, that
we were considering it and hoped to come up with some answer in
the near future..
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Mr. Braden
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
ATTENTION:
SUBJECT:
6 May 1952
INTERNATIONAL ORGANILATIONS DIVISION
Mr. Thoman Braden
Liaison with NCFE
1. This memorandin will confirm the discussion between Mr. Thanan
Braden, Chief, 10D, Kr, William Durkee, IOD and Mr. Prickett of SE/PC,
on Thursday, 1 May, wherein it was agreed that shortly after Admiral
Miller's return from Europe on or about 7 May, Mr. Braden would work
out with NCFE the details of establishing limited liaison between the
Chiefs of the Albanian, Bulgarian, and Ihumanian Branches of SE/PC, and
their opposite numbers at the New York office of NCFE. The above
arrangement would be only a complement to the main liaison channel with
NCFE which will remain through Hr. John Leich. It would, however, expedite
action in situations where minor guidance is required in matters relating
to the handling of the Albanian, Bulgarian and Rumanian Committees and
where a precipitate unilateral decision on the part of the CFE desk
officer concerned might affect adversely CIA plans or operations.
2. It was generally agreed that to establish the relationship
only the following need be arranged:
8. A brief covert introductory meeting between the respective
country desk Chiefs during which the SE/PC Branch Chief could out-
line, in as far as was appropriate, the rims of the CIA program
and after which mutual difficulties could be discussed end joint.
courses of action determined.
b.
Establishment of an emergency link through a sterile CIA
telephone which would permit secure liaison in special situations.
C. Institution of a system of preparing detailed Memoranda of
Conversation for Mr. Braden's office in every instance where there
was contact between an NCFE desk officer and his SE/PC opposite number.
3. Should any assistance be required from SE/PC in establishing
this relationship Mr. Prichett, SE/PC/PO (Extension 3974) y be called.
Qatariall Yatranitt
GRATIAN H. YATSEVITCH
Deputy for Policy Coordination, SE

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MEMORANDUM FOR: C/10
SUBJECT:
Termination of Contract between Mr. Hardy 8, Landowski
and the National Committee for a Free iuroja,
1. It would be appreciated if I would assist this division by
requesting from the National Committee for a Free Europe an agreement
terminating the contract between the NCFE and Mr. Henry F. Landowski,
signed 1 October 1951. dr. Landowski's employment with CIA le being
terminated and it is desired that for reasons of administrative regularity
and considerations of security his contract with NCFE also be terminated..
2. In working out the phrsing of the termination agreement it is
desirable that the following points be included:
a. The contract being terminated is that signed 1 October
1951 by Ur. Landowaki on the one hand and Mr. Spencer Phenix for
the HIFE,
b.
It should be stated that the contract is being termin-
ated "by mutual agreement" and that all benefits and obligations
devolving upon the two parties are cancelled.
C. It is very desirable that this document also be signed
by Hr. Phenix, who signed the original contract agreement for
the NCFE.
3. If three copies of this tormination agreement signed by the NCFE
are returned to this office we will have Hr. Landowski sign and return
a copy for the NCFE files.
4. It is our understanding that there is only one contract between
Mr. Landowski and the NCFI, namely that of 1 October 1951. Mr. Landowski
assures us that this is the only contract he has signed with the NQFE,
However, it is possible that there may be a misunderstanding on this point
by NCFL. Therefore it might be wall to ask Aus if they believe lir. Landowski
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include all such in the termination agreement.
CHATIAN M. YATSEVITCH
Deputy for Policy Coordination, SE
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MC CAMPBELL & COMPANY
INCORPORATED
Forty Worth Street
New York 13. N.Y.
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April 28, 1952
Dear Frank,
I found the attached memorandum of real interest as pro-
viding a clear-cut explanation of a matter relating to N.C.F.E.
which you are doubtless asked about from time to time. It oc-
curred to me that you might like to have this as covering the
basic policy used in the selection and employment of ezile
personnel for verious branches, particularly for the work of
Radio Free Europe. To my mind it provides an answer to in-
quiries which come to us and others as to how and why such
personnel is chosen.
Since Min Miller is away and won't be back for several
weeks I am taking the liberty of sending this copy to you in
his absence. He and others at 57th Street read it before he
went away and endorsed it.
With personal regards,
Sincere
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NCFE EXILE PLISONNEL SELECTION IN RELATION TO
(1) EXILE POLITICS,
(2)
RPL BROADCAST POLICY, AND
(3)
EXTERNAL CRITICISM
A.
Formative Stage
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INTRODUCTORY HISTORY
At its inception, the National Committee for a Free Europe
believed that its Iron Curtain broadcasting operation, Hadio Free
Europe, could and should be developed and pursued through the medium
of "National Councils" or "Committees of Liberation" composed of
exile groups from the target countries. It was considered that
prominent exile leaders and personalities of each nationality group
could express to their captive countrymen, entirely without American
advice and guidance, the message of hope which NCPE proposed to send.
This concept was not fulfilled. Experience in attempting to weld a
talented, dedicated group of exiles into a non-partisan broadcasting
operation early demonstrated that without American control the mission
of RFE would be lost in the jungle of exile-world politics. It soon
became evident that the leadership among the exiles was neither auffi-
ciently strong nor personally willing to rise above the political cross
currents, factional rivalries, and splinter-group weaknesses character-
istically reminiscent of the political affairs of all Eastern European
countries. These factors militated against the original plan of permitting
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axiles, through their loosely organized Councils or Committees, to
wholly develop, manage, and control RFE broadcasting.
Since the advent of RFE was the most important development
affecting the exiles which had occurred since their flight from home,
they quickly understood and applauded its implications and potential
effect on their futures. Through this instrument they could once
again become prominent and powerful in the affairs of the homeland;
once more they could contend for place and power.
Selection of personnel for the purpose at hand quickly became
a political football of rival leaders, personalities, and groups.
Rightists, Leftists, Centrists, Labor Elements, and Splinter-groupa
argued with us for advancement of their particular personal or political
views. Sponsorship of their own adherents as RFE employees through whom
such views would be broadcast to their captive countrymen became the
pattern of their pseudo cooperation. This pattern was followed to such
an extent that ordinary progress and sensible development of our basic
purpose of truly free broadcasts under exile control soon appeared to
be not only impracticable, but dangerous. For example, the National
Councils Division attempted to inaugurate broadcasts to Czechoslovakia
under the auspices of a Czechoslovak National Council. The Council was
and is made up of exile personalities of differing political views and
parties. Its factions proceeded to engage in endless disputes and ir-
reconcilable claims for control of script production and program content.
Slovak "Separatists" arguing for the total independence of Slovakia
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sought that objective, while Czechs desired opposite views to be aired
and advocated the rebirth of pre-war Czeshoslovakia. Each group sponsored
and insisted upon employment of its own more or less qualified adherents
upon the assumption that its special views would be thereby expressed
to the captive Czechoslovak audience of RFE. Similar activities were
pursued by Hungarians, Bulgarians, and Poles until the futility of per-
mitting the exile Councils to control the destiny and broadcasting
policies of RFE was made clear beyond refutation. It became tragically
obvious that uncontrolled exile-world Councils and professional poli-
ticians could not agree on personnel selection or program content.
.
In spite of every effort to induce harmony in and obtain proper
cooperation from the "Councils", "Committees", and individuals, RFL was
confronted with an impasse. The alternative theory and present policy
of American selection of non-political exile personnel was the only way
out. It has worked. Technically qualified personnel produce properly
oriented programs
and have beer, doing so with documented success
since July, 1950. Disappointed exile politicians, professional exile
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camp followers, disturbed American special pleaders, and alarmed Communist
Agents all scream, snipe and snivel
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but RFE programs are doing the job.
NCFE-RFE records of this stage can be supplied by Frederic R.
Dolbeare, Vice-President, National Councils Division, and Robert E. Lang,
Director, RFE. The current policy has the complete endorsement of these
officers and of the Board of Directors of NCFE.
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B. Development Stage
Upon the collapse of the original concept of broadcasting under
exile auspices, RFE necessarily utilized some exile personnel endorsed
and recommended by the leaders of the various nationality groups. As
technical radio facilities came into being, exiles with radio background
or writing talent were required for the production of programs, This
involved using individuals eminently qualified by experience to do a
radio job of script writing, announcing, acting, etc. without regard
for the fact that such individuals might be at odds with one or another
political faction or leader of an exile "Council". It also involved
elimination of proven inefficient, inept or unworthy individuals without
regard for their exile "Council" sponsorship. In either instance crit-
icism of RFE was predictable and indeed was always forthcoming · often
in virulent and dishonest form.
The day to day operation of RFE developed new techniques and
long range plans which made it is possible to employ non-entities of no
political color or conviction. The best people to produce programs in
harmony with NCFE-RFE purposes and policies necessarily were persons
known in their own countries for their views on domestic political af-
fairs and their anti-Communist activities. Hard-hitting propaganda
required hard-hitting personalities whose known association with RFE
and its programs would add validity and significance for our captive.
audiences. Gradually, therefore, the nationality desks of RFE at New
York and Munich were staffed with tested, qualified exiles who had been
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identified publicly with domestic political
philosophies at issue in
their own countries. Many, in fact most of the staff people ure con-
troversial figures among their own countrymen in exactly the same way
that prominent Americans are controversial in our political arena.
Many
indeed are members of the Councils, but are men of sufficient stature
to give their primary allegiance to the non-partisan policy of RFE, The
decisive factor is that there be no controversy or question about their
anti-Communist convictions' and records.
At this point, it must be noted that our target countries have
been subject to repetitive political ferment prior to and following
World War II, as well as the successive occupations of Naai and Communist
Armies.
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The temper of the times, therefore, in which these exiles have
lived for the past fifteen years has been one of excitement, bitterness,
_ recrimination, rivalries, and personal turmoil all stemming from both
domestic and foreign strug: les for power. The times have produced a
bumper crop of refugee traitors, collaborators, and opportunists and at
the same time have developed pure Western style democrats, true national
patriots, and unselfish honest men. The exile who stood by placidly
through the era is not much food, however talented, as a militant messen-
ger of hope via RFE; exiles who were honorably active in public affairs
at home and who had radio talent were, therefore, the only kind of
personnel suitable for RFE purposes.
As the necessity for American operational control of nationality
desks became self-evident, the only feasible personnel policy was to
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employ properly qualified individuals, regardless of exile politics.
In the execution of this policy individuals wo were useless were
eliminated without regard for political sponsors. This process still
goes on. Similarly, talented exile personalities recruited from any
source were employed wherever needed. This process still foes on.
Both processes are in vogue with a healthy disregard for exile political
muances and protests. Neither process is satisfactory to self styled
exile leaders, since it follows that the appointment of an individual
sponsored by one faction as a representative of its views inevitably
will evoke howls of rage and criticism from the opposite faction. This
is an accepted fact of exile life. he have to live with it and get on
with the job.
C.
Summary
Our formative and development experiences evolved the present
and continuing exile personnel policies of RFE. Exile desk employees,
whether at New York or Munich, must respond to three tests:
(a) Security clearance,
(b) Endorsement of technical proficiency,
(c) Sufficient stature to eliminate exile partisan
interests from program content.
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A. Recruitment
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The best source of exile personnel is referral by "non-
professional" exiles themselves. Among all nationalities there are
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many talented refugees who need employment and who can supply RFÈ's
need for script writers, acters, announcers, etc. Accordingly, desk
staffing has been accomplished by examining the qualifications of duly
recommended individuals, whether the recommendations come from political
personalities or otherwise. Selection is based on the ability of the
individual to fill a need efficiently in turning out or participating
in planned programs. Recruitment is determined only by ideological
security, independence of exile politics, and personal ability, This
is not to say that many individual exiles having decided personal con-
victions and well-known political records are not employed, but a
positive statement is made that those exile employees now produce
RFE programs reflect the policies and guidance of RFE rather than pro-
motion of partisan objectives and personalities.
B.
Recruitment
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Detailed Procedures
The personnel complement of each RFE nationality desk is
founded on a hard core of dependable individuals, usually two or three
people, including the chief of the desk. "Dependability" is established
by exhaustive inquiry at all available sources to establish the desir-
ability, reliability, technical proficiency and security of the working
core of the desk. Sources used are:
(a) Exile political personalities in the United States,
(b) Exile references of high standing and known in-
partiality in the United States and Overseas,
(c) Overseas contacts and personal knowledge of our
American representative in Europe (Royall Tyler-Paris),
(d) Checks and balances of our political advisor at
Munich (W.b. Griffith),
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(e) British Broadcasting Corporation, where applicable,
(r) Voice of America, where applicable,
(8) Special confidential sources.
✓ These tests having been applied, confidence is plaq jin these
initial personalities, and particularly in the Desk Chief, to carry
forward recruitment of additional personnel as needed in collaboration
with the American Director of HFL (Robert E. Lang, New York) and his
associate officials. The leading personalities of each desk know what
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is expected of them and since they respond to the established criteria,
the resulting full personnel complement is a group of exiles who, not-
withstanding their personal political views, are suitable and capable
program production people. They meet our basic requirement of daily
production of truly free and properly constructed propaganda broadcasts
capable of evoking the widest possible audience response in our tar, et
countries..
In brief, the mission of RFE being conceived as a marketing
problem, the best available salesmen are procured, trained, and utilized
to sell the market.
C.
Recruitment
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Special Security Measures
Since RFE, although a private enterprise, is by extension a
collateral instrument of American national policy, special precaution
is exercised to insure the ideological security of all employees, in-
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additional approval of the Personnel Director of NCFE is required before
employment either at New York or Munich. Thus, even if a proposed
exile employee meets all the described criteria, he may not be employed
ithout this ultimate approval..
The Personnel Director of NCFE utilizes appropriate and de-
pendable sources of information to determine the acceptability of
personnel from a security standpoint. His sources are investigative in
nature and are conclusive as to the ideological record and security
acceptability of the proposed employee. In doubtful cases the Personnel
Director consults with the Vice-President in Charge of the National
Councils Division and with the Director of Radio Free Europe. These
three officers of NCFE Jointly follow a policy of rejecting candidates
about whom there is the slightest doubt. It is to be clearly understood
that in making decisions of this kind the conflicting interests and
frantic representatiions of politically-mined exile leaders and groups
are ignored. Acceptance or rejection of candidates is wholly based on
ideological security and talent value.
D.
Summary
(1) All nationality desks of RFS at New York and Munich are
staffed by individuals who have passed all tests described above.
(2)
All programs produced and aired by the nationality desks
are checked and scrutinized by American supervisory personnel for ideolog-
ical content, audience acceptance and conformity to basic NCFE-IFE policies.
(3) These conditions have been propressively in force since
July, 1950.
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HFE POLICY GUIDANCE FOR PERSONNEL
General Comment
The programo aired by RPE are not left to whim or chance. All
programs and the personnel responsible for them are controlled by a
written policy manual. The manual sets forth in minute detail the
position and policy of FE on every topic beared to our target countries.
The marual is the daily guidance of all employees, both American and
Exile; deviation from its rules is not permitted. Continuous scrutiny
of manuscripts and resultant broadcasts is maintained by American em-
ployees to insure that there are no deviations.
The policy manual of RFE represents the considered views of
the responsible officials, including the Board of Directors, of NCFE.
It is a statement of the principles and purposes of NCFE expressed in
operational form. It is considered and maintained as strictly con-
fidential document, but it is of course available for examination by any
proper authority.
The policy manual is in strict conformity with current American
national policies as evidenced by the following quotation from Article
One:
"As a non-governmental radio station responsible to
the millions of American citizens who support it,
RFE cannot take a line contrary to United States
Government policy or to the beliefs of the American
people reflected in the Constitution of the United
States and in American Institutions.".
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B.
The above quotation is understood by exile personnel par-
ticularly to be a solemn injunction against ideological program content
which in any way violates the letter and spirit of American policy and
ideals. It is a guarantee to the American people and to our captive
listeners that RFE and the men who make its programs are uncompromisingly
opposed to the Communist regines now in power in Soviet Russia and the
satellite countries.
RFE Policy Defined by Handbook (Direct Quotations)
1. The purpose of RFE is to contribute to the liberation of
the Nations imprisoned behind the Iron Curtain by sustaining their
morale and stimulating in them a spirit of non-cooperation with the
Soviet-dominated regimes by which they are, for the time being, ruled.
2. The central characteristic of RFE is that it is the in-
strument of men who are engaped in fighting for freedom and justice.
As such, it encourages resistance to every tyrant, great and small, in
the countries it addresses. Its speakers speak - as men of good will
who seek to contribute to the elimination of old enmities and the
building of an enduring European decocratic order.
3. As a free forum in which exiles speak to their own poeple
RFE is particularly dedicated to arguments by which exiles seek to
persuade their listeners of all devourin, ambitions of Soviet
Imperialism, the cruelty and unworkability of Communist Institutions,
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and the proven advantages of the democratic way of life for the worker,
and the peasant, the administrator, and the business and professional
strata of society.
4. RFE takes counsel with exile leaders and is respectful
of their views, but its policy is not designed to further the aspira-
tions of By single exile leader or party.
5. RFE policy is further based upon acceptance of the prin-
ciple that each of the liberated peoples shall be free to determine
for itself the political and social institutions under which it will
live once it has been liberated.
6. Finally, the following summary in the nature of a specific
limitation on program content is quoted:
"It is indispensable that all concerned grasp clearly
that RFE is a multi-national station established to
contribute to the liberation of all the peoples it
addresses, and not merely of one of those peoples.
RFE policy is therefore commanded by the limitation
that nothing may be said over its facilities to one
national audience which will destroy the confidence
in RFE of its other audiences or which is likely to
induce any of its audiences to prefer communist rule
to a liberation which might appear to promise domina-
tion by a neighboring people."
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HEMORANDUM FOR:
SUBJECT:
REFERENCES
SECURITY INFORMATION
SPACIT
28 April 1952
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR FOLICY COULDINATION
DEPUTY DIRECTOR (PLANS)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR CENTRAL INTELLIGENCK
Proposed HCFE Support on the Exile Organized
Refugee Aid Committee in France
Letter Dated 20 March 1952 from Maro to Willa,
Enclosing 27 January 1952 Report on the Exile
Organized Refugee Aid Committee in France,
from hoger L. Bull.
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The reference, recently forwarded to us by NCFE, recommends
NCFE support for organized refugee relief committees in Paris.
a follow-up, Mine Mary Augustine, of NCFE's New York staff, is
currently surveying refugee organizations in Western Europe. When
the results of this survey have been given to us, we plan--in
conjunction with the interested area desks-to prepare a study
with recommendations concerning the utilization of exile committees
in Europe.
2. In the meantime, the reference is forwarded for your
information.
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MEMORANDUM PORS
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KA. MEERT F. JOYCE
Policy Planning Staff
Department of State
Puture Balloon Operation
20 April 1952
1. Attached is a copy of a letter from Min Millor in
which he surests the necessity of coming to a definite deal-
mon in respect to a future balloon operation.
2. Will you advise mo as to (a) whether you wish to
have a balloon operation in August or at any subsequent date,
and (b) whether you want us to set aside funds and materiala
now for a future balloon operation at some unspeedfied time?
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28 April 1952
Dear Spenceri
Here is a brief of the material that is wanted in
repeat to the slave labor issue.
This is of great importance, as you can wall imagine,
but for your information we find ourselves in something of
a box on this because having pressed for the hearings, it
is essential to gather good evidence and not be embarrassed
by something we have fought to obtain.
I hope, therefore, that you will give it your top con-
sideration and let me know if you can come up with anything.
In addition to the kinds of evidence listed here, you will
note that private organisations may testify.
Sincerely,
Oliver E. Hadwood
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to be presented
A. Type of evidence that is desireds
1. Scholarly studies - Lam, administrative regulations showing
the deure and de facto application of laws pertaining to
labor.
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2. Documentary evidence · Passos, identity cards, ration cards,
reloase papers, etc. Anything indicating the place, name of
camp,
administrative documents, etc. Photostatic copies
accepted if the original is unavailable for retention. Seals,
stumps, and signatures desirable,
3. Tostimonial
Written testimony - probably in the form of mswers to a
questionnaire. These testimonials may be either:
(1) Anonymous. (As few as possible)
(2) Authorized use of the name, either confidentially,
for release only before the court, where many sessions
will be closed to the public, or the name may be
released to the public.
b. Tape recordings
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be tape recorded.
Some excellent testimonials could perhaps
Statistical form - The bulk of this testimonial can also
be reduced to a statistical form.
d. No hoarray testimony is wanted.
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4. Witnesses A few of these should be presented by each group.
However, the witnesses should be most carefully chosen to in-
sure that they are really genuine, really wore in a concentra-
tion camp, andnot in somp internment or intermediate camp, and
that they spent a considerable mount of time there, without
having been convicted by due process of law. Furthermore,
these witnesses should benen of high caliber, highly literate,
capable of presenting their story clearly, and standing up to
close cross-examination, without having to alter their story.
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B. Principal targets to hit:
State is especially anxious that wo assist
by roaching those parsons, and those areas hardest to reach, and on
which there exists the least evidence.
1. Individuals: The persons that present the greatest interest
are civilians, who have been in Soviet Concentration Compa
since the at war. Soldiers are considered secondary ovidence,
as with than a difference must be made and clearly drum between
PW camps, and concentration camps, where soldiers and civilians
both were put to work at hard labor. Well imom persons who
have testified before should not be used. The effort must con»
centrate on now evidence of recent date,
2.
Arcas: In order to establish clearly that the concentration camp
forms an integral part of the Soviet Commmist political and
economic system, it is vital to prove conclusively the existence
of concentration camps in all countries which have fallen under
Soviet domination. Thus evidence is especially neodod on the
following areas:
Poland
Baltic nations
East Germany
Hungary
Rumania
Bulgaria
Albania
China
N. Korea
Russia (Material on Russia, if gathered,
should be of very recent date.)
The areas in which to operate most successfully, are the following:
Sweden (Balts, Poles, Russians)
Germany (All kinds)
Trieste area (Central European refugees)
Northern Greece (Bulgarians, Rummims)
Yugoslavia??? (They have evidence - will they cooperate?)
Eastern Turkey???
Iran (Reportedly, there are a good number of escapees, from
Soviet Russia. These might be Azerbaijani, Armenians,
Georgias, even Persians, providing an entirely new
source of evidence.)
Hong Kong
Formosa (Reportedly a groups of former inmates hore)
S. Korea (N. Korean PW's, Chinese P.'s – might locate existence
of camps in Korea and China).
Japan (Former PW's. Some wore in Siberian Slave Labor camps,
C. Organisations which should do the work: These organisations need not
have any special qualifications just so long as they are bona fide
organisations. State recommends that wo try to get a diversity of
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such organizations to present evidence. Twenty different organi❤
zations would be an optimum to aim for. They should represent diffor=
ent interests, such as labor groups, veterma organisations, andgre
organizations, church groups, and several of them should have an
international charactor.
D. Your capabilities: What type of orgmizations do you have that could
organize interrogation teams, draw up lists of parsons to interview,
and go out and gather the material for presentation to the hearings?
What areas could the organizations you have in mind, work in?
What national groups could they concentrate on?
Bosch operational support would they require from us? (Money,
intelligence support)
Bow Largeare their capabilitiess types of material that they can
preant, how thoroughly can they be expected to cover the fald
they are assigned? How many formar irmates can they contact? 100?
2007 500?
Do they have U. S. State Department representatives in their areas
to which they can turn, who would assist them in complying with all
the regulations and requirements, which must be mot to be accepted
by the Economic and Social Council as a group shich will prosent
testimony. (It might be best if we obtained a sort of form appli
cation, which we could disseminate to the field, where necessary.)
The choosing of the organisation must be done at an early date.
Applications were to be in on the 31st of March, but State is
ertain that if they aresubmitted without undue delay (by mid-May)
they would be accepted.
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25 April 1952
MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, International Organizations Division
SUBJECT:
Continuance of Iroject FJSCOPE
1. Reference is made to your memorandum of 21 April 1952
regarding the desirability of continuing Project FJSCOPE, which
provides a monthly allotment of $75.00 to Walter F. Kammerer for
services rendered to this division.
2. Although Mr. Kammerer is used as a consultant for SK, he
is called upon from time to time to furnish information outside his
capacity of consultant which would not justify the payment of con-
sultant fees.
3. It is felt that the montly stipend of $75.00 covers these
extre activities, and we should like to have Project FJSCOFE continued.
GRATIAN M. YATSEVITCH
Deputy for Folicy Coordination, SE
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24 April 1952
KASANDUM FR. CHIEF LANTERN EUROPA
ATTENTIONS
GUEJ.CT
FLFIENCE.s
Mr. O'Meara
Future of Strasbourg Free Euroge University Students
6/10 Kerorandum to C/E of Z) March 1952,
Sero Bubject as Above.
1. There are attached heret lists of stulurts, together
with biographical data, of the Free Lurope University, accord-
ing to the national groups of your interest (Crechoslovakia,
istonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and thungary), as submitted
to us on 14 April 1952.
2. When this information was given to us the following
envest accam, anied its
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"You realize that the families of most of these
students are in most vulnerable positions behind the
Iron Curtain and the information we secured from them
ve promised to keep strictly confidential,
Of course,
some of the cares can be camouflaged for public
consus tion but we have to keep faith with the ce
youngsters and for that reason nares can not be
identified with even skeleton outlines of their careers.' ก
3.
The individual responsible for the administration of the
Free Europe University has explained to us that,
"The date of the completion of their studies in sach
case is impossible to furnish with any securacy for the
simple reason that Franch university courses are not
arranged with the sare exactness that sharecterises the
custom of American colleges and universities. Un this
point I can give you two hits of information. First,
that in no case is it expected that any student would
continue as a member of the Collage de l'Europe Libre
for more than a maximum of three years. Also, of the
present student boy it is onected that 25-40 will finish
their academic work at the University of Strasbourg at the
and of the current university year. "
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Accordingly, we have re-uosted that we be provided with a list,
together with my available information regarding the political
orientation and plans for the future, of the estimated 25 to 40
stutients who smeet to complete their sondemie vork at the end
of the current University year. When this list is available
140 shall transmit the information to you.
TEMAS W, MAEN
Chief
International Organizations Division
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24 April 1952
MEMORANDUM FOR: Qief, Gatact Division, 00
SUBJECT:
Your Nemorandum 29 February 1952 on "Hungarian
Exile Activities"
I was interested in your report on Hagy and his efforts to
set up a Hungarian Government-in-Exile. I note in paragraph 5
that you say your contact is hoping to receive more information
from them. Since I think this situation has been cleared up by
other events, I would not want you to press your contact to stir
Nagy to further action by a request for more information. If,
however, Hagy does give you more information, we should very much
like to see it.
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folicy.lenging tarf
Department of state
Stato Department i mer on "The functions of WCFE
and P
randm
Thank you for forwarding to us the state Departm
on the function of R and R. 1 sorry tint there
has been a delay in replying to it. The chief reason has been
our effort to obtain a written statement of position from the 2072
IDEALIVU Sard, and particularly from Ribort Lang, the tractor
of NFL. After long considering the hatter, mag, has a rested a
desire to talk permanally uita you about the subject, and ! under -
stand that since the elapsed tho he has had one opportunity for a
confcrasse 11th pup on the probian. 1 agree with the view you
expressed to him - that there ought to be further conferences --
but nevertheless want you to know our own views without further
delay.
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2. 1 think that there is a basic element of al munier: tanding
in the State Department paper. Tab is the idea wien costo ne
to be implicit in it that the miles do not broadcast. la fact.
the audios do all the broadcasting. By and large, these men are not
politioni figures bet tegnicians, writers end navemen having nose-
what the same training and point of view as those who do axilar
work for Anrican carienies. Projuantly, alto, die leaders fro
within the National cils are asked to make porconal broadcaste.
De practies will continus. All in all, to great is us exile
destina táon of broadcasts tist in many instances theco brosionste
have token on the tom and coloration of indigemus radio in the
countries to which they are alred. Wherever posible, that is the
aim of mi? »to compete within each country as sa indigenous national
station
In skiltian, even allowing, however, for this misundere Land-
ing, as i bailave it to be, the tate parvient paper preseite &
point of view dish 1 emot agroe. Tip is that the National
Osanells could in practice to placed in charge of RPM. I am almost
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certain they could not be. No statement made by HFP, no line of
policy that 87% could pursue, nɔ suggestion or propaganda line that
could follow cald be done in the name of the National Councils
so long as the members of each buncil are inompable of maching a
grup doclidon or of resellig; a majority dealsion unlch the minority
would not attempt to pulvert. It to so that thero la only
historical valuo in talking out at the original concept of to
Kational buncils :. The best has changed, and the cage was
necessary in corregion to the f
The fast is the inability of
each National Council to as a single voles.
b. without further disco, Wamfore, I an unprepared to
auk net to anke a major alungito Holley such as the stats
Pararusent papor so. I understand that you and Mr. Graden
have speed with Ander and ar. Lang to dimming this probles
thoroughly with the pounde uño so concomed in the State Department
and hope that after the discusalons we may reach an agreemant on
the matters which the paper palms.
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CARUM POS Pr. Robert ". Joyes
Toli lanning taff
repartent of Late
Testimg of Adolph, barle, Jr.
on behalf at higolas “slaxa
20 Thank you for your nervorur.ium of 14 March 1952
transmitting to us Rr. Conball's memorandum of 13 March
regardia; the testimary of Adolph A. Berle Jr. on bobals
af Nicoles Kelara. This is to inform you that were in
carlete a reement with the views which you and
Mr. Campbell have expressed.
2. Yo feel that it is indeed not regrettalle that
Mr. Earle in his tentively ma certain resaria offensive
to the Centzia-isa grop. In March, r. urow
received br, Cretaland in an astept to disclaim any
Ponsibility on the for 'r. Berle's
statemente a ales to male fr. Cretsianu that ifr. Berle
had moken in a private caracity and as attorney to
Fr. Relama. This interview as followed by a letter from
Mr, free to ". Crotalasu on 26 March, in which these sare
views were art forth.
3. Ve shall mare a serious attor to prevent the
007:8500 of wich incate in the future, So are returning
your file as you requested,
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in today: The said that the
DD/P is concerned about it.
Ellen was not in, but called
in at 5 and
was transferred
to Mr Fishburne.
Mr. Fishburne stated that
Malaxa is a Rumanian, industrialist,
a crook and an
opportunist, who
cooperated with the Communists
and Sepported the 
Nazis. Sand 908.
files is in frogress 
and will be 
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Mr. Bradens
This is another example of interference and partiality on the part of NCFB.
Mr. Berle had 1) no right in testifying in this case and 2) no business endorsing
the Radescu faction as against the Cretzianu-Visoianu Group.
Major Fishburn would like the document back today, room 1201 J.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
FRONS
SUBJECT:
MAR 20 1952
Chief, International Organisations Division
Deputy Director (Plans)
Testimony of Adolph A. Berle, Jr., on behalf of
Nicolas Malaxa; Complaint of the State Department.
3.
Please note the attached memoranda from Bob Joyce and John
Campbell, dated March 14 and Parch 13, respectively. Will you please
prepare a brief memorandum for Masers. Joyce and Campbell informing
them that we are in complete agreement with their views concerning
Adolph Berle's statements, and moreover that action has been taken to
inform the Cretsianu-Visoianu group that T. Berle had no right what-
soever to make remarks of this kind in his capacity as a member of the
Board of NCFE. You can obtain the details of what has been said from
Mr. Grew and Mr. Dulles in order to strangthen and round out your mam-
orandum to Masers. Joyce and Campbell. (It is my understanding that
Mr. Crew received Mr. Cretsianu for the purpose of denying any responsi–
bility on the part of NCF: for Mr. Merle's remarks, which he made in
his private capacity and incidentally as attorney for Malaxa.) Will
you please let tr. Horton see the memorandum which you write to Messrs.
Joyce and Campbell.
2. For your information, I have recently been informed by a very
knowledgeable Rumanian that, in his opinion, sore good has resulted
out of this highly improper and messy business of Herle's. This Herle
attack on Cretsianu was partially responsible, in the judgment of a
informant, for Cretaianu's sudden turn-about and agreement to shake
hands with and sit down beside Hassrs. Cafencu and Davila. "It's an
ill wind ...", etc.
Although the following question may not be entirely in your field,
I should appreciate your getting up a statement for my information con-
cerning the present status of and our proposed future use, if any, of
Julius Fleischmann. I have just heard throgh the grapevine that he
considers his usefulness to us at an end and that he is sovering all
connection with this Agency. This disturbs me, as I consider r.
Fleischmann to be an intelligent and able man to has already gained
enough experience in our line of endeavor to be of value to us.
If my
information is by any chance correct, then I do not understand why we
so lightly cast him aside. I hope that I am wrong and that he may be
Bevering official connections only to continue his work in a more subtle
manner.
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Frank O. Vimer.
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18 April 1952
Dear Mini
when you wore here Wednesday, you handed me a letter
from Michael E. Thompson about General Hennyey.
I have looked into this and find that Thompson
promised on his last trip to Washington that he would give
us certain facts about Hennywy's new visa application which
were necessary when the old visa application expired on
21 March. We never have received these facts from Thompson.
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Will you kindly, therefore, ask Thompson to get together
for you the facts on the new visa application its mumber,
where it was mado, etc. - and we will go ahead and act as
we said we would. We can't act without them.
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Dear Oliver:
When I last saw you, I spoke of the General
Hennyey matter explaining the great importance that
the Fund places on expediting the arrival of General
Honnyey in this country for Fund purposes. I later
mentioned this matter in detail to one of your liaison
associates who has these matters in hand. I explained
that it is considered imperative that all possible as-
sistance be developed looking toward the sponsored ar-
rival of General Hennyey in the shortest possible time.
I now refer you to our letter of March 2, 1952, which I
delivered in person to Mr. Abramson. That letter con-
tains all of the necessary data for action in the case.
We have just been informed that the unconscionable
delay in the processing and approval of General Hennyey's
entry presently will be made the subject of public pro-
test by elements of the Hungarian National Council.
The details of this situation will be more fully explain-
cd by Leonard L. Stamm who will hand you this letter.
For your convenience, I am attaching a copy of our
letter of March 2 above cited, and I would further state
that we believe that extraordinary action should be
taken to affect the immediate processing of General
lennyey by entry permit or otherwise. Our representa-
tives in Munich are in daily contact with General
Hennyey and can be of particular assistance in the event
you desire to use extraordinary means to expedite his
departure for the United States.
Sincerely,
Michael & Thompson
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Dear Mr. Minett:
General Gusztav Hennyey is Representative of the Hungarian National
Council in Western Germany and a person in whom the Fund places trust and
confidence in its dealings with the problems of the Hungarian National
Council. The Fund has been desirous for sonu time that General Henrycy
come to the United States, and believes that his visit here would be most
helpful to the present activities and future of the Hungarian National
Council.
An opportunity presented itself last fall for General Hennyey to
emigrate to the United States as a displaced person. He was granted a
visa by the Consul General in Munich on November 21, 1951, BC Number 256411,
D.P. Commission Validation Number A-7037, Sponsor Mr. Louis Rado, 187 Kain
Street, Poughkeepsie, New York. Subsequent to the issuance of his visa
his file was sent by the local representative of the U. S. Immigration
and Naturalization Services in Munich to the Office of the Attorney Gen-
eral in Washington for special consideration under No. 3-CFR 17557.
Neither General Hennyey nor the National Council have been able to deter
mine why his case has been held in suspense, by the Immigration and Natur-
alization Service. Indeed, in response to one inquiry General Hennyey
was told that the file in question had been lost. As stated above, the
Fund attaches great importance to General Hennyey's visit to the United
States, and considers this visit to be of high operational importance,
since it will deeply affect the work of the Hungarian National Council.
We shall be very grateful for any assistance which you can render in the
expedition of the decision of the Immigration and Naturalisation Service.
I may add that General Hennyey's visa will expire on the 21st of this
month, and he also will lose his rights owing to the expiration of the
Displaced Persons Act in the near future should he not be able to enigrate
promptly.
Sincerely yours,
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MEMORANDUM FOR: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
SUBJECT:
Crusade for Freedom
1.
At a meeting in John Devine's office at noon on 16 April
at which were present Messrs. Devine, Smith, Lang, Lambie, Braden
and Admiral Miller, Mr. Smith presented the program for the Crusade
for Freedom for next year, which I attach. The budget estimate is
just over $500,000 and the central idea is to campaign across the
nation for signatures and dimes on behalf of a pledge to presOZ″VE,
maintain and spread freedom.
2. There are other ideas connected with this, namely a freedom
train which all carry the scroll and dimes of the people of the
United States from point to point and which eventually will come to
Washington where the signatures attached to the scroll will be
presented to the new Congress and the new Fresident. Essentially,
however, and in terms of our relations idth the State Department,
the program is intended to avoid specific mention of what the money
is being raised for; thus, for example, there will be no publicity
about what transmitters cost and how important it is to raise the
money. Instead, the campaign will be kept very general and RFZ-HFA
and VOA dll be mentioned only incidentally as one means of spreading
the idea of freedom.
3. Hr. Devine presented the program to Messrs. Sargeant, Köhler
and Compton and received their approval. I have therefore notified
Admiral Miller that there is no objection on behalf of the State
Department to the plan presented for the 1953 Crusade for Freedom.
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Proposed Conference at Princeton Inn
Ion asked me to remind you of Admiral Miller's request
that you speak to David Eruce about his attendance at Admiral
Miller's proposed conference at the Princeton Inn on Saturday,
10 May at 10:30 AM. You will recall Admiral Miller's mention
of the fact that the idea of the conference is attributed to
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DEPUTY CHIEF, SOUTHEASTERN EUROPE
Bulgarian National Committee
1. This is to confirm our oral report to you of the
President of NCFE's report to us of his 15 April 1952
conference with Dimitrov on this subject.
2. Admiral Miller reported that he had presented the
agreed upon plan to Dimitrov, without threatening to out
off funds. Dimitrov's first reaction was that the plan
was a maneuver to oust Dimitrov. The end result, however,
was that Dimitrov was to think the plan over and give his
views on it in return. It was further suggested that a
council meeting would be held on 30 April or as soon there-
after as possible. However, Amiral Miller stated that
this meeting would probably not occur before mid-May, since
the two members coming from Paris would probably not arrive
before that time. A quorum would not be possible without
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MEMORANDUM FORS
SUBJECT:
DEPUTY DIRECTOR CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
Reports of Leon Dennen
1.1.
1. Almost without exception, the Dannen reports, of which
thirteen have been examined to date, duplicate reports already
received, but do not contain as much information as the reports
being obtained from other sources or from the same sources as
those used by Dennen. Of the reports, only one has been
disseminated. The Department of State's comment on that report
was that a similar one had been received.
2. For your convenience, a brief analysis of the thirteen
reports is presented belows
1. Ceepl Areenal in Ihmsary
Comments This report, consisting of a list of names of
directors or top officials in various hungarian
industrial enterprises, was considered of
marginal value, The persons listed were
identified with overt positions and have been
mentioned in a mumber of overt Hungarian
publications,
2. Report on the Activiting of the Buncarian Exkasar and
Consulate in Paria.
3. Report on Hungarian focialist Group in Exence.
Comments
Information is thin and overt. These reports
duplicate in part reports already received in
greater detail.
This material probably comes from persons
who have contact or knowledge of the hungarian
Legation, but who have not actually "penstrated"
the Logation.
4. Burney of Eplitical Conditions in Hungary, Exam 1951 through
the Early lack of 1956.
Comments Frankly overt material, obtained (or could have
been obtained) from a close reading of published
material. Of marginal value as representing the
viewpoints of former thungarian industrialists.
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5. Hungary's Froductive Carscity in Relation to hungarian
Plan for 1952.
Comments Report was thin. Information on mines and
factories was already known.
Overall Comments Continuation of reports similar to the above
is not recommended.
Poland
1. Blish Industry Gears for Lar [roduction.
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Polish Coal Production.
Foland is inerering Reserve Industrial Staff with Knowledge
of language.
4. Report on Folard.
Comment on the & reports
Most, if not all of this information, had been previously
received through our regular channels.
The naterial is not disseminated to customer
agencies who have overt access thereto.
5. MIN Report
Comments
A verbatim extract (42 pages) of a 100 page report
which we had already received. (In this connection,
please note CEE's memorandum of 28 January 1952,
which is attached).
Rumania
1. Andancy Cadre School in Eucharest
Comment:
Evaluation hare F3. Evaluation by State A2, but
State had previously received the information.
Estonia
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Elections of People's Judges and Lay Ascensora in Latonia.
Some Hara Important Develoments in Soviet Latonia in 1951.
Comments
These reports duplicate information we have received.
This is true, primarily because Johannes Mikhelson
in the source. Mikhelson is a Wh-1 agent, is also
used by r. Angleton, and is on Jannen's ICFTU-in-
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MEMORANDUM FOR: DEPUTY DIRECTOR CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
SUBJECT:
Leon Dennen
1. He provided for Ison Dennen $71,000 for the period 1 August
1951 to 30 June 1952 for a project to be operated by NCFE in Europe.
(Dennon did not, as I understand it, assume his work in Europa until
c. 1 October 1951.) The $71,000 included an allotment of $6,000 for
ten monthly payments of $600.00 for special intelligence activities.
Otis recently informed us, however, that of the $600.00 per month
allotments, Dennen had asked for and received a total of only $250.00
all told.
2. On 2 April, Admiral Miller stated that Dannen's work was
absolutely worthless as far as RCFE and RFL ware concerned.
Dennan's intelligence reports have been evaluated as having
practically no usefulness; and, as you know, in his intelligence
"gathering", he has crossed some of Ex's vires. In both OFC and
050, there is such suspicion of Dennen, that no one has been willing
to give him direct guidance for foar that it would morely enlargo
Dannan's knowledge of our operations.
3. When Dennen returns, my recommendation is that we tell him
that while was may discontime support to the International Confederation
of Free Trade Unionists in Exile, we feel that, since we have a Paris
ACFX representative, we should use this channel-or some other channel
not involving additional expense.
4. Meanwhile, since the ICFTU in exile is of primary interest
to EE, and of some interest to SE and WE, I have asked Mr. Brose, Mr.
Horton, and Hr. Scott their views on continued support to the organization
and, after a go-round with them, I will send up a further report to you,
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refer to: W-1899
16 April 1952
Dear Mins
We have a 2 April report from our friends across the
street documenting certain criticisms which Mr. Visoiam
has made of NCFE. Some of this criticism stems directly,
I believe, from his reaction to Mr. Farla's testimony in
the Malaxa case. Another of his complaints stems from the
appointment of Comarniciu to a position with the Free Europe
University at Strasbourg.
This report raises several questions with me. I should
consider it a great favor if you would have prepared for no a
review of the whole Rumanian National Committee as to factions,
alignments and with recommendations regarding what might be
done to improve the Rumanian Committee.
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Mr. Visoiam called at his roquest to inform us of the high
lights of his recent trip to Europe. Ho had first attended the
meeting of the Eastern European Section of the European Movement
in London, then visited France, Germany and Italy.
Mr. Vinoiam said that in Germany ho had talked with Chancellor
Adenauer, Secretary of State Hallstein, and other officials of the
Bonn Government, as well as with Mr. Rober and other Allied officials,
He said that the Germans were rympathetic to his discussion of
kumanian affairs and showed some interest in the problems of Eastern
Europe. They, emphasized, however, that Germany's present position
did not enable them to speak in terms of any positive policy at this
time. Mr. Visoiamm got the impression that the Germans were now, and
would be in the future, even more actively interested in Rumania
and other Eastern European countries than were France and Italy.
Mr. Visoianu felt that F. ance had completely abdicated its position
in Eastern Europe and was entirely wrapped up in its own domestio
problems and relations with Germany.
Hr. Visolarm also discussed in Germany the cuestion of Rumanian
refugees there (most of whom are Iron Guardists) and of the rather
large community of Volksdeutsche who came to Germany from Rumania at
the close of the war. He said that the Gorman authorities would
like to have this group returned to Rumania at such time as the
country might be liberated, both because they contributed to Germany's
over-population problem and because they would represent, as they
have in the past, a possible instrument for German policy in Humania.
As a Rumanian, Mr. Vicolamu was not over anxious to add to the mmbers
of the German minority but felt that a free Fumanian Government would
not deny the right of return to those who wished to do so.
Mr. Visoiam talked at length with Mr. Tyler in Paris. Ho
retains his distrust and dislike of the NCFE, which toe says can never
assist effectively in bringing about unity in the Russian emigration
since it supports one group 100% and persecutes the other group 100%.
He was particularly incensed about Mr. Barla's recent intervention in
the Malaxa case. He said that he regarded the situation as having very
serious inplications not only for the emigres lut also for the future
of the country itself. He denounced kadescu's condust, giving
numerous examples, as detrimental to the true interest of Rumania.
of his more specific complaints against the NCFE was the appointment
of Comarniciu as head tutor (or some such title) at the Free Europa
University in Strasbourg. He said that Comarniciu ha: no education
and no qualifications for the post but was there merely because he was
of the Radnsou faction which NCFE favored.
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Mr. Visoiam saw King Michael in England but he did not indicato
whether there vere any new develo¡ments with respect to the King's
position toward the present disunity in the Humanian emigration,
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Dear Mini
Looking through the recently inherited files, I moties
a special fund which has its origin in the Poole era. For
the present fiscal year $10,000 has been drawn and accounted
for, as a John Waterfield accounting statement dated 27 Janu-
ary 1952 indicates. You will note there is a cash balance
as of 27 January of $5,578.
This is one of those things that questions will always
be raised about. I know there is good precedent for it,
however, in business firms and maybe we should continue it.
In any event, I wanted to bring it to your attention and to
be sure you knew of its existence.
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One of your employees, Miron Entarin, prior to
accepting employment with your firm, was interviewed
by us. with your permission we should like to cɔntimus
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MEMORANDUM FOR: CHIEF, INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
SUBJECT:
Henry Landowski
10 APP MO
1. Attached is a detailed summary of the events surrounding the
attempted utilisation by Ope of Henry Landowski as a contract agent in
Athens. Landovski was stationed in Athens by SS/PC with the cover of a
journalist under contract with R/E to provide that organization with news
of refugees coming into Greece from certain countries. Landowski was not
integrated into RFE; he was associated with RB under a contractual arrange-
ment meant to provide him with a reasonable, explanation for his income and
office.
2. The relationship was not a successful one for several reasons:
a. Landowski himself was poorly suited for the assignment, and
did not bring the necessary experience and skill required to maintain
smooth working relations with RFE.
b. The Landowski assignment was not, in fact, compatible with
RFA's decision to station a regular staff officer of its own in
Athous. Since the functions of the two men appeared to overlap to
an unreasonable degree, both were put in an awkward position.
0. RFE is not organised or designed to maintain covert relation-
ships with contract agenta notionally associated with it.
d. The liaison between CIA/ope and RFE was not, during the period
under consideration, fully satisfactory in this instance. Quite minor
problems became serious because of a lack of complete understanding
between the two organisations.
3. This division concludes from the case that neither RFB nor (by
inference) its parent, NCFE, is suitable for use as a cover instrument.
An agent under cover is seen in the Landowski instance as raising staffing
and organisational problems RFE has not been set up to handle. Because of
the unsuitability of the arrangement, and because of the security risks
involved, Landowski is being recalled from Athans, and will be disposed of
as securely as possible.
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1. As stated in para. 1
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MEMORANDUM FOR: CHIEF, INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
SUBJECT:
Henry Landowski
10 APR 1952
1. Attached is a detailed summary of the events surrounding the
attempted utilisation by Ope of Henry Landowski as a contract agent in
Athons. Landowski was stationed in Athons by S8/PC with the cover of a
Journalist under contract with RFE to provide that organisation with news
of refugees coming into Greece from certain countries. Landowski vas not
integrated into RVE; he was associated with R73 under a contractual arrange-
ment meant to provide him with a reasonable explanation for his income and
office.
2. The relationship was not a successful one for several reasons:
8. Landowski himself was poorly suited for the assignment, and
did not bring the necessary experience and skill required to maintain
smooth working relations with RFB.
b. The Landowaki assignment was not, in fact, compatible with
RFE's decision to station a regular staff officer of its own in
Athens. Since the functions of the two men appeared to overlap to
an unreasonable degree, both were put in an awkward position.
RFE is not organized or designed to maintain covert relation-
ships with contract agents notionally associated with it.
d. The liaison between CIA/ops and KFI was not, during the period
under consideration, fully satisfactory in this instance. Quite minor
problems became serious because of a lack of complete understanding
between the two organisations.
3. This division concludes from the case that neither RFA nor (by
inference) its parent, NCFE, is suitable for use as a cover instrument.
An agent under cover is seen in the landowski instance as raising staffing
and organizational problems RFE has not been set up to handle. Because of
the unsuitability of the arrangement, and because of the security risks
involved, Landowski is being recalled from Athens, and will be disposed of
as securely as possible.
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1. As stated in para. 1
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The Case of Henry Landovski
1. On 10 January 1951, at the request of Opa Athens, MB/PC (thru EE-1)
requested an operational clearance on Henry Landowski, then residing in
Athens. Landowsky, a Polish oitisen by birth, was naturalised a US oltison
on 25 July 1950. He is now 33 years old. The PC Field Station wished to
use him as a contract agent under cover in Greece, engaged principally in
PV work and in recruiting and handling other agents. The clearance vas
granted on 30 May 1951, and on 15 June Landowsky signed a contract in Athens.
2. The field dispatch outlining Landowsky's capabilities and the work
envisaged for him described him as a free-lance journalist, resident of
Greece for several years (his mother was married to a Greek), familiar with
the Greek language and fluent in Polish and German, and having certain con-
tacts in Greek government circles. His success in interviewing refugees
from the satellite countries had come to the station's notice, and it was
believed that under cover of such interviews he would be useful in gathering
material for propaganda use and in spotting and recruiting agente.
3. The field station suggested that a cover organisation be estab–
lished to operate as a neva agency in Athens with ostensible headquarters
in New York. This agency would notionally specialize in refugee nows for
press and radio, and would appear to draw its main financial support from
a contract with Radio Free Europe for the supplying of broadcast material
on refugee topics. It was the field's plan that this news service would
also furnish cover to other Ope personnel in the future, when it might
plausibly expand as a business enterprise. To forward this idea, 83/PO
called on Ar. Thompson, Chief of SP, on 11 July 1951 for his assistanos in
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obtaining AFB's cooperation. Mr. Thompson later informed this division
that a Mr. Phenix of HFE agreed to the contractual relationship proposal,
but wished it made clear that RFB would not give cover to Landovski in the
guise of a regular RFB employee. This was understood and agreed to by this
office.
4. During Landowski's covert training in Washington, in July and
August, the Commercial Division was consulted regarding the various aspects
of creating a fictitious corporation, Burepe News Service, along the lines
outlined above. The difficulties of legal incorporation and of maintaining
plausible US headquarters for such a firm, according to the Commercial
Division, made this inadvisable. It was therefore decided, after consulta-
tion with the Legal Division, that a personal contract between Landowski,
supposedly representing the "Europs News Service," and RFE would be sufficient
and would obviate the risks of building a cover firm out of nothing.
5. During a brief conversation between Mr. Lang of BFE and H/PO's
case officer for the Landowski matter, the following points were covered;
Mr. Lang was particularly interested in whether Landowaki could actually
provide useful material to RFX, and was told that this was the case. Mr.
Lang said the desired contract could be arranged merely by his requesting
it at an Executive Committee meeting of NGFR. In answer to an inquiry, Mr.
Lang said no standard RFE contract form oxisted, but that in drawing the
Landowski contract he would use the noncommittal phrasing of the RFM/Free
Federation of Journaliste contract, in which a definite monthly payment vas
stipulated without any mention of specific returns from FFJ (which, Mr. Lang
said, is a subsidi od organisation). He me reassuring as to whether RFB's
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accounting mechanism was secure enough to permit large ($1000) monthly
payments to Landowski without questioning the extent of his services.
Lang stated that there was no security risk from RFE's internal accounting
or contracting procedure. He then mentioned that RE planned to send one
of their own employees to Athens later, probably "around the end of the
year.” Although surprised, since this plan had not been mentioned to Mr.
Thompson by Hr. Phenix during the original discussion of Landowski in July,
the case officer did not go further into this, feeling that Landowski would
have three months to establish his cover in Athens prior to the arrival of
the RFB mana.
6. In accordance with arrangements made with Mr. Lang, Landowaki
vas instructed to report in New York for a week's briefing in RFS affairs,
and on 24 September called at R/E's offices and asked for Mr. Lang's
assistant, Mr. Weld. Their meeting was most unsatisfactory, as Mr. Wold
was not familiar with Landowski's, background and standing with RJR, had
arranged no training for him, know of no contract, and was himself busy
with preparations for a trip to Hirope. Upon receiving this information in
a phone call from Landowski, the division requested Mr. Lasarus of PT to
phone RFB and inquire into the status of the contrast, and to urge that
preliminary draft be submitted to us. After several days delay, during
which one contract was drawn by RFB, submitted to Landovski who signed it,
and then withdrawn and destroyed by RPE officials, a new contract was finally
executed by both parties without this office knowing its terms. Landovski
later stated that he had felt it imperative to sign what was given his in
order to end his conspicuous position in RFB's offices, where he had spent the
better part of several days in the waiting room. His training consisted of
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that Mr. Sperling, who is in dearge of KFB's European headquarters at Munich,
was in Washington for debriefing, and would be available for a few minutes
discussion relative to Landowski. In this discussion Kr. Sporling advised
that Mr. Rampft, the regular HFE employee mentioned by Mr. Lang as going
to Greece around the end of the year," was actually leaving in a wook.
As this would of course make it more difficult if not impossible for Landowski
to explain his activities, on arriving in Athens several weeks after Kampft
had installed himself as the RFI representative, the case officer protested
that this was counter to the spirit of the existing agreement. Mr. Sperling,
however, said the Rampft assignment to Greece had been planned a year earlier,
and that it was not possible to change it. He wided that he would help
Landowaki in every possible way, however, and asked that Landowaki visit his
office in Munich prior to starting work in Athens, for a thorough grounding
in HFB's Furopean programing operations.
8. At this point, the question of Landowski's cover was carefully
reviewed by this division, and a decision ves made not to attempt to put the
man into Atheas under an RFB contract if Eamoft were going out as the regular
representative of that organization. It seemed certain that both men would
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ably. The assignment of one or the other would have to be withdrawn, and,
through the division's channel to RFB (Fr. Lazarus), the withdrawal of the
Raspft assignment was requested. RFI's reply was affirmative and the division
vas informed that Rampft was to be sent to Trieste instead.
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found that Rampft was already there, contrary to the above understanding.
Landowski consequently found himself obliged to justify his position, and
particularly his requests for access to refugees, as Hampft had already
presented his credentials to the Greek authorities, the American Embasny,
the American military authorities, and the international press representa-
tives in Athens.1 Landowski flew to Munich to confer with Mr. Sperling,
who in an effort to resolve the problem, suggested that Landowski change
the name of his supposed firm from "Europe News Service" to "Radio News
and Recording Service" and that he specialize in vire recordings of
refugee interviews. A new contract was therefore drawn in Munich, using
the suggested title.
10. On 18 October a cable was received from Mr. Wisner in Athens rela-
tive to Rampft's presence there, This cable (IN 35284), for relay to Mr.
Jackson of NYS and Mr. Lang of HFE, stated that the Athons station was
concerned lost Rampft prove as troublesome as one Ira Hamilton in Turkey.
On the same date an Ope Athens cable (IN 34940) inquired if ñampft vero
cleared and if he knew landowaki's CIA affiliation. Upon requesting PY to
obtain this information, this office vas informed that Rampft was alsared
and that he had gone to Athens on personal orders from Mr. Lang. On
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In a subsequent intelligence report to Defense, the US Military Attache
in Athens referred to the peculiar Rampft/Landowski situation, the obvious
hostility between the men, the johnny-como-lately status of Landowaki con-
trasted to Rampft's prior arrival, and the MA's own reluctance to agree to
Landowski's access to refugees in the face of Hampit's attitude and the
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6 November & cable (IN 39122) was received from Ope Athens referring to
the unsatisfactory situation resulting from Hampft's appearance in Athens
and stating that, if a permanent HFE representative were actually necessary
in Athens, it should be someone other than Rampft, who was reportedly lack-
ing in security sense and said to be a heavy drinker. Through the case
officer assigned to this matter, this division thereupon requested Hr.
Braden's help in learning from IFB how much Rampft know of Landowski's
covert ectivities, whether Rampft would conduct his own work in a manner
acceptable to the CIA Senior Representative in Athens, Mr. John Baker, and
whether Bampft had been instructed to cooperate with Landowski without
attempting to oversee his activities. No answer has been received to these
queries.
11. Late in November the division was advised by Security that unspeci-
fied derogatory information had been received regarding Landowski; the
field station was consequently instructed to hold up his use pending fuller
information. Early in January, upon receiving an adverse completed report
from Security, the field was instructed to return Landowski to Washington
for termination. It was considered unwise to inform Landowski, while still
in Greece, of the reason underlying his recall; he has consequently been
told that the dual RFE representation in Athens (Rampft and Landowski) vas
no longer workable and that RFE had insisted on keeping its own man.
believes that a new RFB assignment may be possible for him after his return
here late this month (his trip has been delayed by his mother's recent death
in Athens).
He
12. The landowski problem has now become one of recall and disposal.
Quite aside from the RFB relationship, the man has not performed voll,
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has not handled his affairs in a secure or professional manner, and is
not wanted by the field station. The division plans to terminate hia,
read him out of any connection with RFE, and arrange that he be placed
with a commercial firm for employment as a junior public relations man.
Simple dismissal is not regarded as socure; continued employment by the
Agency is undesirable, hence the need to find him employment of sorts
until his familiarity with CIA activities has cooled.
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Mr. Brewer:
George:
Fa asks that you attempt to get
from State the information which
Tom braden asks for.
He asks that
1 bring to your attention the
following 2 points:
a. The Director does not feel
it would be acvisable to launch any
ballon operations until after the
b.
P campaign has died down a bit.
The Pritisn, through Adam
Matson. have raised the question of
balloon operations with Fad and want
to discuss these operations during
the forthcoming PU-State meetings.
on policy.
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SUBJECT:
8 April 1952
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
Letter from Admiral Miller
Exscunve
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1.
Attached is a copy of a letter from Min Miller in
which he suggests the necessity of coming to a definite deci-
sion in respect to a future balloon operation.
2. Can you take the time to get a policy decision from
the State Department as to (a) whether they wish to have a
balloon operation in August or at any subsequent date, and
(b) whether they want us to set aside funds and materials now
for a future balloon operation at some unspecified time?
Attachment
Пашного. Владел
W.
THOMAS W. BRADEN
Chief
International Organizations Division
Ltr from Adm Miller 1 Apr 52.
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Dear Oliver:
now might prejudice
April 1, 1952
the
RF:
We need to get a firm commitment with respect to the Crusade's next balloon
operation.
Our best target from the point of view of geography and RFE radio coverage wit
thit haben
tracke
Very heard
punter
is Czechoslovakia. We can go into Poland and Hungary somewhat less efficiently:
If Hungary should be the target, we will presumably still have the problem of
have to back up to our Zone.
We need an absolute minimum of three months to prepare a balloon operation;
the longer notice the better. A date of special significance to the target
country is perhaps of some slight additional desirability from the psycho-
logical point of view. It is, however, not essential. From the point of
view of our campaign schedule, an initial launching date of about August
20th would be ideal. This would allow the story on the operation and its
effect to become known at the opening of our September campaign.
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by
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We have in storage in Munich 50,000 packages (of two each) of razor blades,
100,000 zippers, 72,000 packets of needles (five to the packet), and 150,000
cakes of soap (1/2, 3/4 and one ounce sizes). All of the above except
needles were donations to the Crusade, and the needles were at cost. W9
have had to tell Gillette and Talan twice (at Christmas and at Easter) that
the operation for which they supplied their products had been delayed. We
should very much regret having to do this again.
I do not know what keeps putting this off the track. It is my information
that the boys in the big house were initially enthusiastic about the idea,
and the record will show that Ambassador Priggs thought it most valuable
in Czechoslovakia, witness his special request that this means of communi-
cation be used at the time of the Czech Freedom Train break-out.
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calignment
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I would appreciate your getting us as soon as possible a positive and (barring,
an act of God) irrevocable approval for a balloon operation into a specifiedy
target country at a certain date, with agreement in principal on the nature.
of the operation -- i.e., of an order of magnitude of 60,000 to 75,000
vehicles, bearing the above mentioned materials together with messages.
To repeat, by far the best target is Czechoslovakia; our preferred date:
around August 20th.
Let us not make this approval in principle (with firm date and target)
contingent on a budget, except in a general way. With an approval in hand,
we can proceed with plans and supply a fairly accurate budget, which will
depend somewhat on such things as whether we can use the P-20 balloons on
hand for the short flight to Prague or whether we will have to resort to
P-50's for the longer flight into Poland or from the U.S. Zone of Austria
into Hungary.
Sincerely,
/s/ Leonard
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
QISF, KE-2
SUBJECT:
Future Balloon Operation
1.
Attached is a copy of a letter from Min Miller in
which he suggests the necessity of coming to a definite deal-
sion in respect to a future balloon operation.
2. Will you advise me as to (a) whether you wish to
have a balloon operation in August or at any subsequent date,
and (b) whether you want us to set aside funds and materials
now for a future balloon operation at some unspecified time.
Attachment
Ltr from Min Miller
dtd 1 Apr 52.
CIO: TWB/eh
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THOMAS W. BRADEN
Chief
International Organisations Division
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AQUISTANT DINCTO PO POLICY COORDINATION
Labor Service Companies
The exent text of a 27 March 1952 letter from the Folitical
Advisor of MFE at Munich to the Iresident of NCFE is supplied
below for your information.
"This is in respect to the various labor Service
Companies made up of teatern European, exiles now exist-
ing in Germany.
"There have been Polish Labor and Quard Companies
ever since the var end these are what their name
implies. There have been set up, however, within the
Last year Czechoslovak and hulgarian lator Service
Companies here, These latter two represent an activity
with which our friends are directly involved. I have
been informed by them upɔn my inquiry that should any
reference be made by satellite propaganda to these
companics it is desired that in any 1 FE comment upon
it that there companies should be treated as being
what their name implies.
"The Czechoslovak Company included both Crechs and
Clovaks, although I understand that the Slovak Separatists
here make violent efforts to have a separate one for
themselves. The Bulgarian Company iɛ at present made up
almost entirely of adherents of Dimitrov. Further recruit-
ing, however, in this respect is now going on with a policy
of barring both Bulgarian National Front and Dimitrov
followers.
"I am also informed by my friends here that active
planning is now under way in respect to the sersten
Amendment. I should much appreciate it if we could keep
informed of any developments in this respect here for
possible use in RFL broadcasts and for converantiɔpa
with friends,"
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27 March 1952
Dear Admiral Miller:
This is in respect to the various Labor Service Companios
made up of Eastern European exiles now existing in Germany.
There have been Polish Labor and Guard Companies ever
since the war and these are what their name implies. There
have been set up, however, within the last year Czechoslovak
and Bulgarian Labor Service Companies here. These latter two
represent an activity with which our friends are directly in-
volved. I have been informed by them upon my inquiry that
should any reference be made by satellite propaganda to
these companies it is desired that in any RPE comment upon
it that these companies should be treated as being what
their name implies.
The Czechoslovak Company included both Czecha and Slovaks,
make
although I understand that the Slovak Separatists here
themselves. The
violent efforts to have a separate one for
Bulgarian Company is at present made up almost entirely of
adherents of Dimitrov. Further recruiting, however, in this
respect is now going on with a policy of barring both Bulgarian
National Front and Dimitrov followers.
I an also informed by my friends here that active plan-
ning is now under way in respect to the Kersten Amendment
.
I should much appreciate it if we could keep informed 
of 
any
developments in this respect here for possible 
use in RFE
broadcasts and for conversations with friends
.
Sincerely,
CC t Mr. Leich
Mr.
Galantiere
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/s/ BILL
E. Griffith
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5 April 1952
MEMORANDUM FOK: Chief, International Organizations Division
$ Deputy Director (Plans)
PROM
SUBJECT
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REFERENCE
1
National Committee for a Free Europe
- Radio
Pree Europe - Miscellaneous Recommendations for
Action
Memorandum from C/10 to D/DCI, DD/P and ADPC
dated 27 March 1952
1. I have read the reference memorandum which I note contains
quite a number of recommendations for action, some of which apply
to the undersigned.
2. I would like to participate in the Princeton bull session
but believe it unnecessary for CIA to be represented by so many
people. If Mr. Dulles is going I should prefer to drop out. A
further reason for reluctance on my part to attend this meeting is
that I have already passed on to the NCFE people interested all of
the ideas and information which I have on the principal theme of this
discussion. I therefore feel that, until after the forthcoming meeting
with the British or the development of the Psychological Strategy Faper,
which is being laboriously ground out by Admiral Stevens' Ad Hoc
Committee, I would have nothing new to contribute. However, if Mr.
Dulles is unable to attend and you feel that I should go, I would be
willing to do so.
3. Concerning your report of Frank Altschul's feeling of
grievance, I should be glad to sign a letter to him if Mr. Dulles
agrees that I am the proper person to do this. Pending Mr. Dulles'
consideration of this matter, will you please prepare in draft form
for my signature a friendly letter to Mr. Altschul in which you might
comment upon the fact that NCFE-RPE now represents one of the most
potent weapons in our entire arsenal, and following with an acknowledge-
ment of the very important contribution which Mr. Altschul made toward
the development and shaping of this instrument.
Nway - was
Jon So
en ballen a letter Jch 52,
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4. I am somewhat confused by the contents of the action
paragraph following paragraph 3, in which you indicate that we
are continuing to urge NCFE to extend cover assistance to the
Kirk Committee. On the basis of our most recent conversations
with Mr. Dulles and Admiral Miller, I war under the impression
that you were trying to dig up some other forms of cover - par-
ticularly in view of the reluctance of the NCFE Board to extend
the Crusade cover to the Kirk Committee. Perhaps this paragraph
of the reference memorandum has been overtaken by events.
5. I understand that you are getting up a memorandum on
the Landowsky case. I am relieved to hear that Landowsky has been
rocalled from Greece and that it is not intended to have him
return.
CC:
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Done
DDCI (with reference memorandum)
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Frank Swiner
FRANK G. WISNER
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PROCEDURE
FOR
TPMEDIC TRANSFORS
ទ
2 APRIL 52
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
a. Facility (TPTONIC, PILLAR or what have you) sends
letter of request to MEDIC.
b. Facility sends certified true copy of request (la.)
to 10 (via area division involved if not for TPTONIC
as set forth in Step 2 below).
FOR TPTONIC only (Includes BGCAKEBOX)
a. IO prepares letter for ADFC's signature, addrossed
to MEDIC, authorizing MEDIC to transfer funds requested
by TⱭIIC to TONIC on basis of la, above if request is in
order.
b. MEDIC receives letter of authority (2a.).
c. MEDIC transfers funds to TONIC on basis of 2b. and
at the same time prepares a letter of transmittal
addressed to TONIC, copy to IO.
d. TONIC, upon receipt of funds from MEDIC (20.), prepares
a letter of acknowledgment addressed to MEDIC, certified
true copy to IO.
e. 10 prepares letter addressed to CFD, signed by IO, trans-
mitting receipts 2d. together with certified true copy
of letter 2a. (See 2f below).
f. IO prepares letter addressed to CFD, signed by CIO,
requesting CFD to reimburse MEDIC for the total amount
of receipts 2e. Note: Letters 2e and 2f are hand
carried to CFD together.
g. CFD, on basis of 2f transfers funds to MEDIC.
h. MEDIC acknowledges receipt of 2g by letter to IO.
FOR OTHER THAN TPTONIC and BGCAMEROX (after Step 1)
a. Area division authorizes CFD to transfer funds from
"XXX" Project to MEDIC for transfer to facility by
letter, signed by appropriate area division chief.
(Note: This letter comes to IO whose responsibility
it is to determine that funds are available in
"XXX" Project).
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Step 3.
FOR OTHER THAN TPTONIC AND BGCAKEBOX (CONTINUED)
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b. 1O prepares letter to CFD with letter 30 attached
for ADFC's signature requesting CFD to transfer funds
to MEDIC. (See 3c. below).
c. At same time letter 3b. is prepared, a letter for
ADPC's signature is prepared by IO authorizing MEDIC
to transmit the funds to facility(addressed to MEDIC).
d. MEDIC receives letter of authority 3c.
e. MEDIC acknowledges receipt of funds which CFD transmits (3b)
f. MEDIC transfers funds to facility on basis of 3d and at the
same time sends letter of transmittal to facility, copy to
IO.
g. Facility, upon receipt of funds from MSDIC, prepares a
letter, addressed to MEDIC, acknowledging receipt of funds 3f.,
certified true copy to 10. (See lb.)
h. 10 upon receipt of letter 3g. prepares letter addressed
to CFD and transmitts same together with copy of letter
(certified true copy) 3c.
NOTE:
It will be the responsibility of the Administrative Office/IO to
verify that funds are in fact allotted for each project before
preparing the above papers.
Distribution:
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PY/Maggio - 1 copy
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Provisions of and remment teren Hand
It is proposed that an armement which will include the
followding be entered into toli and A.
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1, ▲ statement to the effect that subjent to the, 'r qurity,
program, bu petery, policy mantrole withority of
# set forth below, we administrative and sporational
rearmsibility for the com/uct of its opmintiems,
Jou
2. A provision that will submit to UZA an auraal
operating plan and suporting butant for the program which it plans
to undertake during gach fiat year. The approval of such operating
program and bu by /A will inclule authority to /to proceed
a necessary in their judgment to acomplish the objectives set
forth in the arproved program, subject to controls set forth below,
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3. A provision that will maintain adequate accounting and
fiscal controls.
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which have been approved by 7A,
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5. & provision that I will provide fund, to ki/8 for
approved progress,
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A provision that GIA MI] furnish/n-timal polley pui anco
for the conduct of sich programs and that ACE will conform
to such policy.
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7. A provision that will conform to security regulations
to be prescribed by CIA. Theme will inclue the cecurity elérance
of necessary persimal, outaining of security agreements from all
witting personnal, ant necessary physical scourity maĦUT POO
8. A provision to the effect that the general organizational
structure and salary scales incising allowances vili to aproved
by cd.
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9. A provision that we president and vice-presidents of 1913
will be 'employed subject to the courtones of til,
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10. A provision that will have veto authority over
activities to be undertaken by wilch are contrary to other of
Sia or national policies. (exported that dus would long hian,
the card)
11. A provision with respect to the termination of operations
under this agreement.
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17. A provision with respect to indemnification of as
directors, officers, and aqloyese by it.
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provision that defines the ability of ot to each
director, officer, and maployee of
14. A provision to the effect that fort will provide GIA with
regular progress and financial reports,
15. A provision that will have authority to conduct mich
surveys and audits of MCPE activities as it deems nece=3=ry,
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Proble
To clarify the relationshi of #.F# to CIA and the respectivo
responsibilities and authorities of each for the tuct of N.1%
operations.
Background
There is no currently afte:tive sloɛr statement on to the
respectiva responsibilities and authorities of 17 and CIA for the
conduct of operations. This has resulted in a number of misunder
standings and problems with respect to the administration of this
project by CEA.
Discussion
In order to define the respective responsibilities and
authorities of W/ and UDA, it is proposed that an agreement be
entered into between 9.1 and SIA which will in effect provide fort
3. Folley, pro ran, budgetary, security control, and
veto power by CIA,
b. Subject to such coneral nin'rals direct administrative
and operational contral over its operations by Ruiz,
e. The working out of savhinery for sutaitting enrual
operating programs and eveporting bugete by &E for a proval
by CIA (and asformabsequent acfitions thereto)
d. Adequate progress, financial, and other reports by
BCVE to CIA.
An outline of the principal provisions of such an
agreement is Let forth in Attachment A,
It is the contenene of all concerned in LA that
sarrthing like the above is essential. There is ons technical
point of difference, however, bet-en the Univisiem and
the Arbainistrative taff cial. This is the matter of a
CIA regulation (Pecorundus for Alltaf and Division thiefs
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to the effect thất all sitting peronmol of CIA proprietory
organizations must have a contract relationship with -là,
The underlying reasons for this requirement are (1) veneral
control, (2) security control, and (3) to provide a taris for
establishing a legal liability to such personal in the event
of a claim of any wind. It is the view of the 10 vivision
that the above three requirements could be better and more
al sanly net by ano agreevent btween CIA and F, rather than
by several caparate agreements beteren vitting intivi mali and
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The office of the Genoral Counsel, CIA, had indicated
informally that there is no legal objection to euch an a-træs
sent between F and CIA. He also coneurs informally that
one antract between 8 and CTA is preferable to several
contracts beteren in ital and LA,
Recomendation
It is therefore prevemented that the 10 Divisim be authorized
to negotiate an ereement with a in coordination with the office
of General Counsel and other dia units which will incorporate the
substance of the provision in attacinvent 4,
2, It is also recomended that the 300 or other appropriate 6 å
authority set acido the agency roulation requiring that all witting
personnel of proprietary profits be required to exacute a contract
with CIA.
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the RFE. Sorry for the
delas. Please let me.
below.
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difference w. State on this is
very basic - and that we
can't contrive to oplate on
2 different premises. Mas be
this shefield be thrashed out
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Mr. Farbour
The Functions of ECFE and RFH
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SECURITY INFORMATION
January 23, 1952.
In our experience with NCFE and KFM two interpretations of their
functions, between whics the pendulum swings from time to time, have
doveloped. One which is set forth in the peper in the mission of
HCFE and RF, gives dignity and importance to the National Councils as
the leadership organs of the Eastern European peoples in wir struggle
against the respective Communist dictatorships and defines the principal
function of RFE as providing a way of communication between the se
councils and the homelands in conducting the liberation struggle. In
the other view, which tends to govern RFE operations at the precent
time, the RFE is apparently considered a predominantly American
enterprise with the objective of achieving a bigger, better, more hard-
hitting, and more publicized propaganda program than the 74 but not
differing fundamentally from the character and course that 7A has
already marked out. The latter interpretation reduces the position of
exiles connected with the RFE to that of professional employees engaged
by the Americans, and the National Councils are given so direct
responsibilities.
As between these two theses, E agrees generally with the first.
If RFE continues along its present course it will in our opinion became
in the end simply another VOA (in fact the programming of the two
organizations tends already to seek a common denominator) and disappoint
the exiles and the peoples in their homelands. This will lead to
competitive issues with VOA as is already the case with the baltic
language programs. If RFE is to achieve its first promise and full
justification it must become the Voice of hastern European freedom
speaking through the mouths of the Eastern European leaders themselves.
EE believes that unless the RPF broadcasts are made in the name
of the National Councils and the free exile leaders of Eastern Europe
can speak regularly to their people by this medium the National
Councils will never become more than creatures of arrested development
and, deprived of the possibility of realizing one of their most
important functions, will preoccury themselves with sterile partisan
rivalry and internal differences.
As the reference memorandum points out, if the National Councils
are to assume this important respensilility in relation to the they
must become effective organizations. FX likewise agrees that the
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Hungarian National Council, being the only National Council which is
active in any degree as a unified and effective leadership group,
could be given the proposed RFF responsibilities at once and that as
soon as the other national groups become affective organizations RFE
facilities should be made available to then.
Such a course raises two problems which de not seen sufficiently
treated in the reference paper, namely (1) the means of bringing about
the formation of unified and effective National Councils, and (2) the
extent and character of mupervision to be exercised over liational
Councils once they undertake RFF activities.
EF concurs that "CFE should devote itself as a priority and primary
function to fostering the creation of effective National Councils. The
reference paper suggests that to this end NCFE give more attention to
the problem and treke more positive measures in the nature of interven-
tion in assisting the national groups to solve their difficulties. It
seems to EE that by the very nature of the arrangement whereby the
National Councils operate in the American milieu and receive financial
accistance from the NCFE intervention is inevitable and that the NCFE
has not refrained from intervering. The problem apparently is not
whether the NCFE should intervene in the affairs of the National
Councils but what kind of intervention should prevail. EE continues
to believe that the ideal situation obtains wiren a National Council
operates effectively with the least ossible intervention, and that a
national group should be encouraged to achieve effective organization
and operations through its own efforts. Excessive intervention and
certain types of intervention can produce such harm as to defeat the
very purpose we seek to realize, that is, the development of strong,
dignified, and important leadership organizations to conduct the
national liberation effort from abroad. The wrong types of interven-
tion inimical to this objective include actions which are widely
construed as(1) being in favor of, or in opposition to, one candidate
or party as arainst another in the organization of a National Council,
(2) representing an attempt to impose a policy with respect to the
future constitutional organization of a state or in relation to foreign
states or foreign ponulation grouns, or (3) relegatin exile leaders
a subordinate position of being employees of the Americans. Interven-
tion of the foregoing types must be avoided by all means, yet on the
other hand it is essential to acmire, by intervention if necessary,
that no National Council falls under dictatorial rule and that indivi-
duals are held to accountability so that our undertaking does not
degenerate into sin ly a pensionary system for subsidizing the conduct
of party politics.
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The strongest force in inducing the national exile groups to pull
themselves together into some kind of unified and active councils may
well he our insistence that until they do so they will not become
eligible to take over the proposed RFE responsibilities. If one
National Council receives access to RFE facilities this should prove
an incentive to the others without our intervention to put themselves
in order so that they may do the same.
As to the surervision to be exercised over the National Councils
which have taken charge of the broadcasting efforts to their respective
homelands, it is obvious that they will need extensive professional
assistance, whether by Americans or by their own nationals, in
preparing the day-to-day programs. The councils will probably wish
of their own initiative, after they have discovered what daily
programing involves, not to go behond (a) policy determination as
to type of prograring, (b) utilization by the political and intel-
lectial exile leaders of the opportunity to speak from time to time
to their people, and (c) decision on selection of certain program
items. If this assumption is correct then our controls might properly
be limited to (1) providing each group a recorded outline of American
foreign policy for guidance if they discuss any phase of this subject
or its implications, (2) preventing partisan abuses such as the
disproportionate use of the HFE by one party although making sure
that the representatives of each may have access to RFE facilities if
mini IIS\R\ÌÌÌ KÈKXRXXIČŇAKY
party representatives so wish, and (3) conducting an ex post facto
review of programs in avoiding abuses of any type. In general it would
be desirable to allow the councils the maximum scope of activity and
responsibility in the RFE effort they are capable of undertaking in
order to nurse the health and vitality of these councils as leadership
organizations in the liberation struggle.
FUR:EE:HCVedeler/nl
January 23, 1952
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MEMORANDUM
April 1, 1952
Attached is presentation describing our exile personnel
policy. This paper is prepared in two parts, the second part of
which is not yet in type. The part delivered herewith is, I feel,
a precise rebuttal of any overall uninformed criticism to which we
have been subjected.
In every instance where there has been specific criti-
cism involving individuals employed at New York or Munich we are
in a position to rebut charges of Communist infiltration and to
defend every member of the staff thus attacked.
Upon the impression that it is an adequate statement in
writing, it can be delivered, if you so desire, to Mr. Ehrens for
a study and contrast with the supposed allegations he presumably
hus under scrutiny. Should Ehrans ask for information of a spc-
cific nature, Part Two of this paper can then be furnished him if
you wish to do so.
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NCFE AXILE PERSONNEL SELECTION IN RELATION TO
(1)
EXILE POLITICS,
(2)
RFE BROADCAST POLICY, AND
(3)
EXTERNAL CRITICISM
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INTRODUCTORY HISTORY
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A.
Formative Stage
At its inception, the National Committee for a Free Europe
believed that its Iron Curtain broadcasting operation, Radio Free
Europe, could and should be developed and pursued through the medium
of "National Councils" or "Committees of Liberation" composed of
exile groups from the target countries. It was considered that
prominent exile leaders and personalities of each nationality group
could express to their captive countrymen, entirely without American
advice and guidance, the message of hope which NCFE proposed to send.
This concept was not fulfilled. Experience in attempting to weld a
talented, dedicated group of exiles into a non-partisan broadcasting
operation early demonstrated that without American control the mission
of RFE would be lost in the jungle of exile-world politics.
became evident that the leadership among the exiles was neither suffi-
ciently streng nor personally willing to rise above the political cros3
currents, factional rivalries, ant splinter-group weaknesses character-
istically reminiscent of the political affairs of all stern European
countries. These factors militated against the original plan of permitting
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exiles, through their loosely organized Councils or Committees, to
wholly develop, manage, and control RFZ broadcasting.
Since the advent of HFE was the most important development
affecting the oxilon which had occurred since their flight from home,
they quickly understood and applauded its implications and potential
effect on their futures. Through this instrument they could once
again become prominent and powerful in the offairs of the homoland;
once more they could contend for place and power.
Selection of personnel for the purpose at hand quickly became
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a political football of rival leaders, personalities, and groups.
Rightists, Leftists, Centriste, Labor Elements, and Splinter-groups
argued with us for advancement of their particular personal or political
views. Sponsorship of their own adherents as RFE employees through whom
such views would be broadcart to their captive countrymen became the
pattern of their pseudo cooperation. This pattern was followed to such
an extent that ordinary progress and sensible development of our basic
purpose of truly free broadcasts under exile control soon appeared to
be not only impracticable, but dangerous, For example, the National
Councils Division attempted to inaugurate broadcasts to Czechoslovakia
under the auspices of a Czechoslovak National Council. The Council was
and is made up of exile personalities of differing political views and
parties. Its factions proceeded to engage in endless disputes and ir-
reconcilable claims for control of script production and program content.
Storak "Sopamitists" arguing for the total independence of Slovakia
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sought that objective, while Czechs desired opposite views to be aired
and advocated the rebirth of pre-war Czechoslovakia. Each group sponsored
and insisted upon employment of its own more or less qualified adherents
upon the assumption that its special views would be thereby expressed
to the captive Czechoslovak audience of RFE. Similar activities were
pursued by Hungarians, Bulgarians, and Poles until the futility of per-
mitting the exilo Councila to control the destiny and broadcasting
policies of RFE was made clear beyond refutation. It became tragically
edvious that uncontrolled exile-world Councils and professional poli-
ticians could not agree on personnel selection or program content.
In spite of every effort to induce harmony in and obtain proper
cooperation from the "Counoils", "Committees", and individuals, RFE was
confronted with an impasse. The alternative theory and present policy
of American selection of non-political exile personnel was the only way...
It has worked. Technically qualified personnel produce properly
oriented programs
-- and have been doing so with documented success
since July, 1950. Disappointed exile politicians, professional exile
out.
camp followers, disturbed American special pleaders, and alarmed Communist
Agents all scream, snipe and snivel but RFE programs are doing the job.
--
NCFE-RFE records of this stage can be supplied by Frederic R.
Dolbeare, Vice-President, National Councils Division, and Robert E. Lang,
Director, FFE. The current policy has the complete endorsement of these
officers and of the Board of Directors of NCFE.
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B. Development Stage
Upon the collapse of the original concept of broadcasting under
exile auspices, RFE necessarily utilized some exile personnel endorsed
and recommended by the leaders of the various nationality groups. As
technical radio facilities came into being, exiles with radio background
or writing talont were required for the production of programs. This
involved using individuals eminently qualified by experience to do a
radio job of script writing, announcing, acting, etc., without regard
for the fact that such individuals might be persona non grata with one
or another political faction or leader of an exile "Council". It also
involved elimination of proven inefficient, inept or unworthy individuals
without regard for their exile "Council" sponsorship. in either instance
criticism of RPE was predictable and indeed was always forthcoming
often in virulent and dishonest form.
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The day to day operation of RFE developed new techniques and
long range plans which made it impossible to employ non-entities of no
political color or conviction.
harmony with NCFE-RPE purposes and policies necessarily were persons
known in their own countries for their views on domestic political af-
fairs and their anti-Communist activities. Hard-hitting propaganda
required hard-hitting personalities whose known association with RPE
and its programs would add validity and significance for our captive
Gradually, therefore, the nationality desks of RFE at Kew
York and Munich were staffed with tested, qualified exiles who had been
The best people to produce programs in
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identified publicly with domestic political philosophios at issue in
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their own countries. Many, in fact, most of the staff people are con-
troversial figures among their own countrymon in exactly the same way
that prominent Americans are controversial in our political arena. Many
indeed are members of the Councils, but are mon of sufficient stature
to give their primary allegiance to the non-partisan policy of RFE. The
"decisive factor is that there be no controversy or question about their
anti-Communist convictions and records.
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At this point, it must be noted that our target countries have
been subject to repetitive political forment prior to and following
World War II, as well as the successive occupations of Nazi and Communist
Armies.
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The temper of the times, therefore, in which these exiles have
lived for the past fifteen years has been one of excitement, bitterness,
recrimination, rivalries, and personal turmoil -- all stemming from both
domestic and foreign struggles for power. The times have produced a
bumper crop of refugee traitors, collaborators, and opportunists and at
the same time have developed pure Western style democrats, true national
patriots, and unselfish honest men. The exile who stood by placidly
through the era is not much good, however talented, as a militant messen-
gor of hope via RFE; exiles who were honorably active in public affairs
at home, and who had radio talent were, therefore, the only kind of
personnel suitable for RFE purposes.
As the necessity for American operational control of nationality
desks became self-evident, the only feasible personnel policy was to
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employ proporly qualified individuals, regardless of exile politics.
In the execution of this policy individuals who were useless were
eliminated without regard for political sponsore.
This process still
goes on. Similarly, talented exile personalities recruited from any
sourco wore employed whorover noodod. This process still goes on.
Both processes are in vogue with a healthy disregard for exile political
nuances and protests. Neither process is satisfactory to self-styled
exile leaders since it follows that the appointment of an individual
sponsored by one faction as a representative of its views, inevitably
will evoke howls of rage and criticism from the opposite faction.
is an accepted fact of exile life. We have to live with it and get on
with the job.
This
Summary
Our formative and development experiences evolved the present
and continuing exile personnel policies of RFZ. Exile desk employees,
whether at New York or Munich, must respond to three tests:
(a) Security clearance,
(b) Endorsement of technical proficiency,
(c) Sufficient stature to eliminate exile partisan
interests from program content.
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CRITERIA AND METHODS OF PERSONNEL SELECTION
Recruitment -- General Principles
The best source of exile personnel is referral by "non-
professional" exiles themselves.
Among all nationalities there are
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many talented refugees who need employment and who can supply RFS's
need for script writers, actors, announcers, etc. Accordingly, desk
staffing has been accomplished by examining the qualifications of duly
recommended individuals, whether the recommendations come from political
personalities or otherwise. Selection is based on the ability of the
individual to fill a need efficiently in turning out or participating
in planned programs. Recruitment is determined only by ideological
security, independence of exile politics, and personal ability. This
is not to say that many individual exiles having decided personal con-
victions and well-known political records are not employed, but a
positive statement is made that those exile employees who now produce
RFE programs reflect the policies and guidance of RFE rather than pro-
motion of partisan objectives and personalities.
B.
Recruitment
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Detailed Procedures
The personnel complement of each RFE nationality desk is
founded on a hard core of dependable individuals, usually two or three
people, including the chief of the desk. "Dependability" is established
by exhaustive inquiry at all available sources to establish the desir-
ability, reliability, technical proficiency and security of the working
core of the desk. Sources used are:
(a) Exile political personalities in the United States,
(b) Exile references of high standing and known im-
partiality in the United States and Overseas,
(c) Overseas contacts and personal knowledge of our
American representative in Europe. (Royall Tyler-Paris),
(d) Checks and balances of our political advisor at
Munich (W. E. Griffith),
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British Broadcasting Corporation, where applicable,
(f) Voice of America, where applicable,
(C) Special confidential sources.
These tests having been applied, confidence is placed in these
initial personalities, and particularly in the Desk Chief, to carry
forward recruitment of additional personnel as needed in collaboration
with the American Director of RFE (Robert E. Lang, New York ), and his
associate officials. The leading personalities of each desk know what
is expected of them and since they respond to the established criteria,
the resulting full personnel complement is a group of exiles who, not-
with standing their personal political views, are suitable and capable
program production people. They meet our basic requirement of daily
production of truly free and properly constructed propaganda broadcasts
capable of avoking the widest possible audience response in our target
countries.
In brief, the mission of RFE being conceived as a marketing
problem, the best available salesmen are procured, trained, and utilisəd
to sell the market.
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Special Security Meusures
Since RFE, although a private enterprise, is by extension a
collateral instrument of American national policy, special precaution
is exercised to insure the ideological security of all employees, in-
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additional approval of the Personnel Director of NCFE is required before
employment, either at New York or Munich. Thus, even if a proposed
exile employee meets all the described criteria ho may not be employed
without this ultimate approval.
The Personnel Director of NCFE utilizes appropriate and de-
pendable sources of information to determine the accoptability of
personnel from a security standpoint. His sources are investigative in
nature and are conclusive as to the ideological record and security
acceptability of the proposed employee. In doubtful cases the Personnel
Director consults with the Vice-President in Charge of the National
Councils Division and with the Director of Radio Free Europe. These
three officers of NCFE jointly follow a policy of rejecting candidates
about whom there is the slightest doubt. It is to be clearly understood
that in making decisions of this kind the conflicting interests and
frantic representations of politically minded exile leaders and groups
are ignored. Acceptance or rejection of candidates is wholly based on
ideological security and talent value.
D. Summary
(1) All nationality desks of RFE at New York and Munien are
staffed by individuals who have passed all tests described above.
(2) All programs produced and aired by the nationality desks
are checked and scrutinized by American supervisory personnel for ideolog-
ical content, audience acceptance and conformity to basic NCFE-RFF policies.
(3) These conditions have been progressively in force since
July, 1950.
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A. General Comment
III
RFE POLICY CUIDANCE FOR PERSONNEL
The programs aired by RFE are not left to whim or chance. All
programs and the personnel responsible for them are controlled by a
written polioy manual. The manual sets forth in minuto detail the
position and policy of RFE on every topic beamed to our target countries.
The manual is the daily guidance of all employees, both American and
Exile, deviation from its rules is not permitted. Continuous scrutiny
of manuscripts and resultant broadcasts is maintained by American om-
ployees to insure that there are no deviations.
The policy manual of RFE represents the considered views of
the responsible officials, including the Board of Directors, of NCFE.
It is a statoment of the principies and purposes of NCFE expressed in
operational form. It is considered and maintained as a strictly con-
fidential document, but it is of course available for examination by any
proper authority.
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national policies as evidenced by the following quotation from Article
One:
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"As a non-governmental radio station responsible to
the millions of American citizens who support it,
RFE cannot take a line contrary to United States
Government policy or to the beliefs of the American
people reflected in the Constitution of the United
States and in American Institutions".
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The above quotation is understood by exile personnel par-
ticularly to be a sclemn injunction against ideological program content
which in any way violates the letter and spirit of American policy and
idoulc. It is a guarantee to the American people and to our captive
listeners that RFE and the men who make its programs are uncompromisingly
opposed to the Communist regimes now in power in Soviet Russia and the
satollito countrios.
RFE Policy Defined by Handbook (Direct Quotations)
1. The purpose of RFE is to contribute to the liberation of
the Nations imprisoned bohind the Iron Curtain by sustaining their
morale and stimulating in them a spirit of non-cooperation with the
Soviot-dominated regimes by which they are, for the time being, ruled.
2. The central characteristic of RFE is that it is the in-
strument of men who are engaged in fighting for freedom and justico.
As such, it encourages resistance to every tyrant, great and small, in
the countries it addresses. Its speakers speak ... men of good will
who seek to contribute to the elimination of old enmities and the
building of an enduring European democratic order.
3.
As a free forum in which exiles speak to their own people
RFE is particularly dedicated to arguments by which exiles seek to
persuade their listeners of the all devouring ambitions of Soviet
Imperialism, the cruelty and unworkability of Communist Institutions
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and the proven advantages of the democratic way of life for the worker,
the peasant, the administrator, and the business and professional
strata of society.
4. RFE takes counsel with exile leaders and is respectful
of their views, but its policy is not designed to further the aspira-
tions of any single exile leader or party.
5. HFE policy is further based upon acceptance of the prin-
ciple that oach of the liberated peoples shall be free to determine
for itself the political and social institutions under which it will
live once it has been liberated.
6. Finally, the following summary in the nature of a specific
limitation on program content is quoted;
"It is indispensable that all concerned grasp clearly
that RFE is a multi-national station established to
contribute to the liberation of all the peoples it
addresses, and not merely of one of those peoples.
RFE policy is therefore commanded by the limitation
that nothing may be said over its facilities to one
national audience which will destroy the confidence
in RFE of its other audiences or which is likely to
induce any of its audiences to prefer communist rule
to a liberation which might appear to promise domina-
tion by a neighboring people."
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31 March 1952
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On one of the matters Mich we discussed on dramlay, 1.8., .
the rattal poood in Fr. hugher' letter, we require no assistance
from you.
We have gone over this topio thoroughly and find that
this in the situation.
R. The juntor of indigenous people which will
agree to incluue in their plan on our behalf is visy limited,
b. This being the cose, we require from you a compila-
tion of names of indigenous people, not to exceed thirty, whom
you woul i consider indispensable for the re-establishment of en
operation similar to that of Kenneth's firm in another orca, in
time of real heat. It is possibile, but mt absolutely certain,
that we can arrange to include this group of thirty in our
provisions for time of trouble.
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Moreover, we feel that it would be umise for us
to approach the Department of Jefence officials at this time.
6. We, therefore, muggest that you approaer, the
Department of Defense directly and independent; with no reference
to the fact that we have an internet' in the matter as a vole, anu
with no reference to our interest in any part of it (e.g. the
marker thirty above). We feel that General Clay and other
influential citizens who are concerned with your organization
may be of acristence in the direct approach which we have
recommended.
I need not assure you that this cause is one of special
interest on our part; mor do I nee! to stress the practical
considerations within the airting importrant which compel
us to declare our own limitations and to treat the direct
independent approach, for you are, I am sure, the first to
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In compiling the list of thirty names, you should I believe,
choose individuals who fit into the "indispensable" category by
virtue of their programming and iden generation capabilities
rather than because of engineering or other technical background.
You will perhaps wish to know that a copy of this letter is
being sent by Allon to r. iughes to whom Allen has recently sent
a lolated interim reply.
I hope that we ray bear from you in regard to this list èt
an early unte. While we require the names, for your own informa-
tion, those names—according to jamunt ari angements--would be
made known only to our own people, not to the military authorities.
For the latter, numbers we hope will suffice.
Yours sincerely,
12/ Over Hadwood
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Dear Mins
I should og resists your discussing a matter of
sons Interest to as with Zemeth Walters, If agreeable
to him and to you, we should like to have from you a fes
shenta of Radio Free Europe stationery to use for a
lotter, along 'he ime of the attached draft, to an
individual. in Petra (ity who had a redio station useful
to our parpOBAR. The tra't is, I telleve, self-ex-lanatory,
althméh not uncasarily in the final form the letter will
take. In case you are willing to assist us as sug e tod,
ve would handle the money and accountings for it. You
will note, heurer, was the no sitility exists that the
Sunds will be attributed to Kenneth's organisation,
Please return with your reply the enclosed drait.
We will provice you -ith a cry of the letter which is
sent, if the plan is carried nut,
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Dear Franki
I have been hoping to see you here in
Washington or in New York for some time past as
I want to take the opportunity to tell you how
much we all appreciate the outstanding work you.
did in connection with NCPS. When we get to-
gather, I shall have an opportunity to express
this appreciation more fully.
Meanwhile, please let me know if you ɔlan
to come to washington and I will do the same if
and when I get up to New York. Unfortunately,
recently i have been tied down here with very
little opportunity to see my friends in New York.
Sincerely,
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Tel. Judson 6-5526
FRANK ALTSCHUL
730 Firth Avenue
New York 19, N. Y.
April 3, 1952
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Dear Allen,
Thank you for your letter. I have no
present intention of coming to Washington as for
the past week I have been knocked out by this virus
infection that has been going around. However, I
look forward to seeing you whenever you find it
convenient to drop in.
Mr. Allen W. Dulles
1308 29th Street, N.W.
Washington 7, D.C.
Yours sincerely,
/s/ Frank
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Security furmation
5 April 1953
MEMORANDUM FOKs Chief, International Organizations Division
FROM
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REFERENCE
Deputy Director (Plans)
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Free Europe iscellaneous Recommendations for
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dated 27 March 1952
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1. I have read the reference femorandum which I note enteins
quite a number of recommendations for action, some of which apply
to the undersigned.
2. I would like to participate in the Princeton bull nation
but believe it unnecessary for to be represented by so many
zeople. If Mr. Dulles is going I should prefer to drop out.
Further reason for reluctance or my part to attend this nesting is
that I have already passed on to the NCFE people interested #2 of
the ideas and information which I have on the crincipal theme of this
discussion. I therefore feel that, until after the forthcoming meeting
with the British or the develoment of the Psychological tram Paper,
which is being laboriously pround est by Adairal Stovene' Ad Ang
Committee, I would have nothing no to contribute. However, .
Dalles is unable to attend and you feel that I should go, I would be
willing to do so.
3. Concerning your report of Frank Altschul's feeling at
grievance, I should be glad to siz a letter to him if Mr. Onilve
apress that I am the proper person to do this. Pending Mr. Olles*
emsideration of this matter, will you please crepare în draft Karn
For ay signature a friendly letter so fr. Altschul in which yun night
ement upon the fact that ACFE-KFT now represents une of the soft
pusent weapons in our entire arsenal, and following with an acrnowledge-
swot of the very important contritation which Altschul made toward
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4. I am somewhat confused by the contents of the action
paragraph following paragraph 3, in which you indicate that we
are continuing to urro NCFE to extend cover assistance to the
Kirk Committoo. On the basis of our most recent conversations
with Mr. Dulles and Admiral Miller, I was under the impression
that you were trying to dig up some other forms of cover - par-
ticularly in view of the reluctance of the NCFE Board to extend
the Crusade cover to the Kirk Committer. Perhaps this paragraph
of the reference memorandum has been overtaken by events.
5. 1 understand that you are petting up a memorandum on
the Landowsky came. I am relieved to hear that Landowsky has been
recalled from Greece and that it is not intended to have him
return.
(Signed) FRANK G. WISHER
FRANK C. WIGHER
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31 March 1952
NEDRANDUM HO Deputy Director of Central Intelligence
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Deputy Firector (Flans)
SUBJECT:
Radio Free Purope
1. As of April 1st, this Division plans to discontinuo its
routine informational support to Radio Free Europe. This support,
which has been carried out by a staff of about fourteen people,
originated in the necessity for RFE to have access to Foreign
Broadcast Intelligence Sumaries, State Department information,
and other overt information which came into CIA. It became apparent
smetine ago there was not enough of this material to fill out NFE
broadcasts and, as you know, RFE hired the so-called stringers to
do the antef news-gathering job. The information cont RFE by us
has for some time been accessible to RFE directly from the agencies
ahden publish it. Our decision to cut out this service has the
concurrence of HFV, and makes possible the assignment of fourteen
people alɛmmere.
2. To take the place of this staff, 10 Division proposes to
have one or tw people concentrate on developing ideas and policy
and theme guidance for RFB along the lines which the DDCI has
suggested in conversation with se. One good man of necessary talent
and experience will concentrate on this full time, pulling together
matters from IY Division, State and other sources. He will continue
to give RFE such intelligence sumaries aɛ can be made sterile, but
his principal task will be to ride hard generally on the HPE programs
as our chief point of information and liaison.
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29 March 1952
Dear Allen:
This is a somewhat belated acknowledgment to your
note of 7 March. I expect to be back at 15 Broad around
the middle of May.
C. D. wrote me about going back on the Board of the
National Committee several weeks ago, and I have told
him that I am favorably disposed, but would like to de-
fer decision until I get back and have a chance to talk
with him and see what my general commitments promise to
be.
This is one which I should like to stay with be-
cause of my early association with you and the others
in setting it up. I also was very much impressed by
the layout in Portugal, which I went out to see after
the Lisbon meeting.
I hope all goes well with you,
Sincerely yours,
Allen W. Dulles, Esq.
1308 29th Street, N. W.
Washington 7, D. C.
C. S. A.
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March 28, 1952
Dear Oliver:
Wearing my Crusade hat at this juncture, let me fill you in as best I can on
the history and development of the Crusade operating budget. This is no mean
job, since practically all of the transactions concerning it were verbal
a situation I hope to correct in the future, starting now. So here goes. I
will make the special budget the subject of a separate letter.
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In December, Abbott got the General's verbal approval of a Crusade budget for
1952 of approximately $1,000,000 if Abbott would stay on. Before any progress
toward firming up this commitment had been made, difficulties arose in connection
with our position vis a vis VOA. On January 17th, CD and Abbott met with everyone
concerned in the problem in Ed Barrett's office. Out of this meeting came general
agreement that the 1952 Crusade program should be considerably reduced in scope,
which was duly reported to the Crusade Board the following day. Allen instructed
Abbott to draw up a proposed budget for something under $500,000. This Abbott
did under date of January 21st and transmitted it to Allen with a letter dated
January 23rd.
The budget submitted, which I believe is in your hands, amounted to $488,991,
covering the eleven months from February 1st to December 31st, 1952. (The
Crusade had meanwhile received on January 11th, on special request, funds covering
the months of December and Jarmary.)
It was initially contemplated that the total sum of $488,991 should be transferred
to the Crusade in a lump. It then developed that because of fiscal year problems
five-elevenths, or $222,270, would be transferred immediately.
Within a week or so from January 23rd, Abbott received telephonic approval from
Allen of the $488,991 over-all, with $222,270 to be transferred in a lump sum.
Early in February, Crusade was advised it would be more convenient for you to
transfer just the February allotment and postpone the lump sum payment until
March. On advice, we therefore made formal request for Sul,454 for February on
February 19th. This payment was received by us on March 3rd. It is the only
installment we have received against the total (eleven-month) Crusade 1952 budget.
During my trip before last, I received verbal reassurance that the balance of
the five-month figure would be forthcoming. This then is to urge you to put
this in line for attention as soon as possible.
To recapitulate, this is a roquest specifically for $177,816, representing
$44,45 a month for March, April, May, and June.
Sincerely yours,
Lone J. Stron
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March 28, 1952
Dear Oliver:
This is an attempt to give you the background of our special EASY BAKER budget.
This is the balloon project, initiated last fall after the first Winds of Freedom
one and scheduled for Christmastime. It was then known as Santa Claus or SUGAR
CHARLIE. After definite cancelation for Christmas and postponement to Easter,
it became known in our accounts as Easter Bunny or EASY BAKER.
In a memorandum to John Damewood, dated December 5, 1951, Abbott said: "Attached,
also, is request to cover costs of operation Santa Claus to date. Except for
some continuing preparations in the field, this too is being kept on ice pending
further word from you. You will recall that AWD authorized the purchase of
vehicles, etc., at our conference in his office in October. He estimated at
that time that the total project would run approximately $175,000."
Formal request to the Foundation for the $51,500 was made January 3rd, together
with request for December and January operating expenses. All these sums were
received by Crusade January 10th.
On one of Abbott's January or February trips to your city, he received a promise
to transfer to us the balance of the EASY BAKER budget ($123,500). I would
strongly recommend that this would be the neatest way of handling this account.
We naturally keep separate accounting for this budget and could give you an
accounting to date at any time on request. To make such a transfer now would
also enable you to dispose of this budget in your current fiscal year, in which
an allocation for it has presumably been made.
I should perhaps set down for the record that it cannot be guaranteed that an
EASY BAKER type operation, when and if it should be definitely put on the schedule,
can be carried off for the original budget of $175,000. There are too many
variables. And, while the major part of the budget spent or to be spent goes
for quasi capital equipment, some of it goes or will go for expendable operation
(publicity, communications, and the like) which would have to be repeated in
connection with another balloon operation.
Attached is a schedule of expenses and commitments as of March 21st against
the EASY BAKER budget. From this you will see that we have had to use general
operating funds of about $21,000 for EASY BAKER as of that date. A rough estimate
of additional costs of the prayer operation, which belongs to EASY FAKER, is
$9,500. (I also attach for your information & mimeographed report indicating
the acceptance of the prayer operation among the churches.)
To recapitulate, this is a request for transfer of the balance of $123,500 of
the EASY BAKER special budget.
Sincerely yours,
Forssel & St
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EASY BAKER BUDGET
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Cash balance as of March 21, 1952
1,431.91
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Pald expenses as of March-21
50.068.09
Total cash received against budget.......
51.500.00
Committments as of March 21, 1952:
P.O. 790
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Total commitments
22,311,30
Total expenses and commitments
72,379.39
Total cash received on budget
51,500,00
Budget deficit as of 3/23/52
21.879.39
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EXCERPTS FROM LETTERS RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO
CRUSADE FOR FREEDOM'S SUGGESTION OF A PRAYER MOVEMENT
(Early in March the Crusade sent letters to every house of worship in
the United States, Councils of Churches, Ministerial Acsociations, Councils.
of Church Women, as well as to a fow national secular organizations. These
letters urged people to offer special prayers for those whose religious
freedoms have been restricted because of Communist domination. The Crusade
undertook to make known to the peoples behind the Iron Curtain this movament
on the part of Americanc and to request their prayers for us in exchange.
The quotations herein which are of a congratulatory nature to the Crusade
are included not out of vainglory, but because they toll part of the
story: the acceptance by the First Lotate of this proposal from a lay
organization. On reflection it may be judged that only a lry organization
could successfully make such a proposal.)
IVANHOE, MINNESOTA
"This is a step in truly proper procedure in the struggle...between
the free countries of the world and those enclaved by liarxian doctrines
and practices. May God speed the plan."
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND -
We feel here...that the Christian Church is in a period of greatest
opportunity in light of recent persecutions and restrictions throughout
the world. History has shorm that in periods similar to these, the Church
has grown large enough for the task: ahead of it. ...prayers for there
who are under persecution and restriction throughout the world are offered...
every Sunday...
"After a full year of such a progran for the peoples of the enslaved
areas, our own. people have grom more acutely conscious of the problem
facing the Christian Church. ...enlightenment upon Christianity's greatest
competitor, Communism, is necessary for those of us who are still gripped
with complacency. Rocides enlightenment, it would be of help to our omn
people that prayers and thoughts of those people tchind the Iron Curtain
are for our strength to help them conquer their enslaving ideologies.
"We will make public this letter and renew our efforts to make our
own people more conscious of the teed. Our prayers will be for the people
of the world and the persecution that they might have religious freedom
and, above all, be worthy of that freedom when it comes. Me ask their
prayers for our strengti. in a fight arainst a deadly enemy called 'complacency
and religious pride.' I would like to recall that prayer cannot be separated
from action and that our prayer is for the Crusade for Freedom and, that
our action will be in helping you."
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WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
"...hope that you will be able to get behind the Iron Curtain with the
specific information that Christian people are united in praying for this
freedom for all. It is my intention to include...a special prayer in which
the entire congregation will unite as a part of the Crusade for Freedaa."
TUTTLE, NORTH DAKOTA-
"I think God for the Crusade for Freedom, and for the leaders who give
of their time and strength for such a worthy cause. I can assure you of
my support."
DRESDEN, TENNESSEE
"God grant that the common effort of all toward this campaign shall
not be in vain, but shall eventually lead to the lasting peace and freedom
that all peoples cherish so much."
CENTERLIORELAND, FENNSYLVANIA
"...pledge my support in your prayer campaign... On each Sunday special
intercession will be made. he shall ask not only that their...freedom...
be restored but that the...gospel may make casior the burdens of oppression
which they now carry.
"Our prayers shall be with the Crusade for Freedom as it continues its
splendid efforts in behalf of a great cause. May we be always of the side
of God in the battle for right and truth."
CEDAR RAPIDS, IƠ
"...will begin special prayers on Sunday, March 23... By prayer, by
daily acts of self denial and by constant expressions of material charity,
the members of this congregation are doing, and will continue to do, every-
thing in their power to assist the Crusade. May God bloɛs and prosper
your work."
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MANCHESTER, GEORGIA
"It is indeed gratifying to know that there are yet God fearing men...
who are willing under God to promote such a worthy cause as the Crusade for
Freedom. May God richly bless you and give you spiritual courage to carry
on as a clarion in this dark hour of spiritual need."
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DENVER, COLORADO
Wife shall be most happy in this parish to do something specific in a
spiritual way for the restoration of freedom of religion in the satellite
countries. It will be announced to our congregation on Sunday, March 16th,
that a special Mass will be offered on the fourth Sundry of Lent, on Faralon
Sunday, on Palm Sunday and again on Easter Sunday for religious freedom
behind the Iron Curtain. .I can assure you that in this parish may hundreds
of prayers and Holy Communions will be offered to Ainighty God! for our
distressed brothers and sisters behind the Iron Curtain. Cod grant that
your request will receive the response that it so richly deserves. Humblo
prayers will be more potent then the most effective bomb."
HOLYOKE, MASKACHUSETTS
"This silent prayer was inserted in our order of worship yesterday
in response to your request.
"Father, wo thank Thee for the privilege of worship, and
for the freedom to listen, to think, and to speak as Thy
Spirit directs. Make us deeply sensitive to the sufferings
of the proplus of Eastern Europe and of Asie, to whom this
freedom is now denied: Open their hearts and lives as well
as ours, we pray Thee, to the message of the Gospel of Christ."
NEWCASTLE, MAINE
"I am very happy to cooperate...it is often difficult to make people
understand that...we are part of a great world movement. If only each
individual in each tiny place could and would realize he...can in a small
way further the cause of peace and justice..."
ROSEDURG, OREGON
"...our congregation has been ruch aucre of the needs and the available
power through prayer. We shall continue to do everything we can. Thank
you for encouraging the Church people to broaden their vistes and horizons
of the prayer experience."
SPRINGFIELD CENTER, NEW YORK
"...sincerely trust the response to your appeal will prove so universal
that the prayers of millions of earnest and loyal Christians will prove
80 cự dalming that with God's help we shall be miraculously successful
in bringing to the diabolical machinations of the godless Soviet
Tyrants..."
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CONCEPTION, MISSOURI
"On March 23, I shall conduct a Day of Recollection and direct
it toward the aims and purposes of the Crusade. The Seminarians
will be asked to continue their prayers on the following Sundays for
this purpose.
If there is any other way in which we can be of help,
please call on us."
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ONEONTA, NEW YORK
"It was most gratifying to learn that you ... in the Crusade for
Freedom recognize the value of prayer to the extent that you are willing
to solicit the prayers of God's people for those who are in need.
"He assured of the prayers of the members of my Church ... over
eight hundred members and myself in this worthy endeavor. I am per-
suaded that the God that controls all the wealth of this world is going
to honor you and your colleagues materially and spiritually because
of your approach to this matter."
DURANT, OKLAHOMA
"...I promise that we ... in this area will cooperate in prayers
for peace and freedom ...
YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
"We shall print on our Bulletin the following prayer, on the four
Sundays beginning with March 23rd, and shall ask our people to use it
es a congregation and personally. The prayer follows:
"Almighty God, Thou who are truth and love, in whom is justice,
righteousness, and liberty, we bow in sincere and earnest prayer that
Thy power may bring the blessings of full freedom to worship Thee and
serve Thee, to all Thy children who dwell in lands where men know not
this freedom. Grant unto them that through Thy grace they, and we,
may rejoice to know Thee, to worship Thee, and to serve Thee. We ask
this through Him who died that men might live in Them, the only true
God and Father of us all. Aman."
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
"On Sunday, March 23rd ... will offer special prayers ... will
repeat these prayers from time to time thereafter ...”
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BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
" I enclose a copy of a prayer..
"Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, we beseech thee to bring a
righteous and just peace into our world. Cleanse the hearts of the men
of all nations of potty provincialism, of envy and of hatred and endow all
their leaders with humility and courage to know and to do thy will.
And more especially we pray for the people of Russia and their leader,
Josef Stalin, that they and he, being cleansed from False Doctrine, may
be brought to the light of thy truth and may seek peace and understanding
rather than discord and war. Grant to our own nation a deeper sense of
responsibility in using the power thou hast given her,
"...and enlighten those we have set in authority over us so that they
may honestly try to further thy will. Finally, we pray for thy Holy
Church. Wherever she may be, that she may be revived by thine indwelling
spirit and made the sure instrument of union for all men in our divided
world. Pardon the imperfection of this our prayer and in all things
thy will be done. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."
MINONK, ILLINOIS
"Please put us down as another church with a world view and ...
a concern for religious liberty ... of our Christian brothron behind
political curtains in Europe and Asia. All good success to you in
'our' campaign to overcome evil with good, to fight the big lie of
communism with the big truth of universal freedon, freedom 'in Christ',
which we in God-blessed ¡merica so enjoy today."
FROM A CITY COUNCIL OF CHURCH WOMEN
"We rejoice in this gesture from Crusade for Freedom and join with
you in special prayers."
TUNICA, MISSISSIPPI
"We think the idea is a good one, and we shall join with you, using
the following prayer:
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"O Almighty God, whom to know aright is life eternal, whom to serve
aright is perfect freedom, grant, we beseech thee, the restoration of re-
ligious freedom to oppressed peoples everywhere, but particularly to those
in the subjugated nations of Eastern Europe. Give them hope, fill them
with courage, strengthen their determination until the iron yoke of
Communism is broken by the power of Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen."
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BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK plans to use the following prayer which came from
"Prayers for Men in Service";
"For the Oppressed: 0 God, The Creator of men and of nations, we
implore Thy fatherly care and protection in behalf of all Thy children
everywhere who suffer persecution. In all their trials and tribulations
be Thou their Refuge and Strength. Impart to them Thine own comfort and
courage. Turn the hearts of the oppressors from evil to good. Stop the
hands and convert the wills of those who would array brother against brother
in racial strife. Restore to all men everywhere the blessing of religious
freedom. Fill our hearts and inspire our minds with a desire firmly
to establish peace and justice, liberty and fraternity throughout the world;
for His sake, who suffered for all mankind, Thy Son, Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen."
DULUTH, MINNESOTA
"...pleased to join all Christians of this country in a Crusade for
Freedom. Daily we are praying for the restoration of religious freedom
to the peoples behind the Iron Curtain. May God bless your effort in
promoting Christian freedom and peace in this world.”
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA
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"With deep emotion we ... assure you of our wholehearted cooperation
Religious liberty throughout the world has long been a special in-
tention remembered here. We shall not fail to ask Him to inspire Pastors
to encourage their congregations to do all possible to cooperate."
CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
"...it is planned in our congregation to place special emphasis in our
Sunday Bulletin on March 23 upon the matter of prayers, personal and
corporate, for restoration of religious liberties to repressed people.
We shall, also, make a personal announcement calling attention to the
printed program and trust that in this way, we may share in the 'Crusade
for Freedom.' Your move seems to be one that should enlist the thinking
and efforts of all Christian people."
FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS
"...we conduct a Novena here ... every Sunday night using the booklet,
"Crusade for Peace.' During this Novena we include all the intentions
of the entire world. and in a special way the intentions for your Crusade
for Freedom."
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GRANVILLE, NORTH DAKOTA
"In response to your letter, I included special prayers in my pastoral
prayers today. It will be good of you to ask the peoples of Hungary,
Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, and other lands under the oppression of Russia
to pray for us. We need to understand them and to receive their under-
standing. God help us all.
"How can we possibly retain our own freedoms unless we desire freedom
for these others? One of the greatest freedoms surely must be freedom
from self-righteousness. Will they pray for this freedom for us?
miBlessed are they who feel their spiritual need,' Goodspeed
translates it."
HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY
"... constructive suggestion of prayer ... We will join other Christian
churches in this program. We will begin at once. Your letter will be ...
posted Prayer changes things Count on us.#
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PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS
"Will be glad to cooperate.. Beginning Sunday, March 23 and every Sunday
thereafter the congregation ... will pray for your intention. ... A very
fine idea."
COLUMBUS, OHIO
"We are glad to have a chance to share in this great crusade."
CHUCHATER, WYOMING
"...was glad to learn that the Crusade for Freedom is looking for help
to The Almighty God, and He indeed can help the people behind the Iron Curtain.
"I have been praying daily not only for my own dear ones who are behind
the Iron Curtain but for all people who are enslaved by Communists. God's
gracious Hand had lead me out from the Iron Curtain and how glad I am to
be in free America."
PASCOAG, RHODE ISLAND
"You may include (us)
... as spiritual contributors to your worthy cause."
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CONVERSE, INDIA NA
"My sincere congratulations and gratitude that you are presenting
the matter of united prayer for freedom ... I assure you also that I
will present the challenge ... to our people and that we'll join with
you and all churches of America in praying for the freedom that we believe
is the natural right of all mon."
ENDICOTT, NEW YORK
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"Starting March 23rd we will have a public prayer every Sunday
May God bless you and your great work for freedom. I am sure that with the
prayers of Our great Nation and all Freedom-loving people, Almighty God
in his infinite goodness and love will answer our prayers and all the
things you are trying to accomplish in the Crusado for Freedan will be
fulfilled."
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
"To establish such a prayer chain from the concerned peoples of this
nation to the concerned peoples behind the Iron Curtain, in fact, to the
Christian peoples behind any curtain in the world, will create a pool of
resources that will strike fire in the hearts of believing Christian
people. It is certainly one of the most important things to do alongside
other preparation for World Peace."
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
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From a Church bulletin
"Beginning Sunday, March 23, and continuing, the Crusade for Freedom,
which encourages those behind the 'iron curtain' in their desperate struggle
for religious liberty, asks for our earnest prayers for those who have been
deprived of their freedom to worship according to the dictates of conscience,
PRAY."
The president of a Lutheran STATE SYNOD, in addition to acquiring newspaper
notice, wrote the following letter to his confreres:
"Dear Brethren, Seeking to abide by the request of the Crusade for Free-
dom that each church in America have special prayers beginning Sunday, .
March 23, and each Sunday thereafter for the 'restoration of religious liber-
ties to the peoples in the satellite countries of Eastern Europe,' and to
strengthen the power of praying peoples for the advancement of God's Kingdom,
I hereby request that each pastor write out a prayer that may be used in con-
Junction with the General Prayer in my service each Sunday morning, and as a
special collect for the Vesper Services.
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CHESTER, CONNECTICUT
"In addition to making special note each Sunday morning service, we shall
see to it that some space is allotted in our monthly pastoral letter for
a suggestion of prayer for other men who are denied corporate worship.”
ELLICOTT CITY, MARYLAND
We feel sure that they know of our concern, and we know in our hearts
they are praying that our faith fail not. Anything that the Crusade for
Freedom can do to carry the message of our continued concern, will be
appreciated."
SAN BRUNO, CALIFORNIA
"We shall be more than happy to continue to remember this great effort
in prayer and ask God's blessing upon you who direct this undertaking."
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RADIO AND TELEVISION ERCADCASTERS
"The Crusade's plan for mass prayers...for the people behind the Iron
Curtain who have been denied freedom of religious worship certainly is a
commendable one. The need for faith throughout the world has never been
greater, and that there should be freedom to worship as one wishes is funda-
mental to the principles by which we in America live. Members of the National
Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters...will...demonstrate their
friendship for the world's oppressed people by supporting...the Crusade for
Freedom."
PILOT CLUB INTERNATIONAL
"The Crusade for Freedom is doing a wonderful work and it is a privilege
to cooperate in every way possible.”
VETERANS OF FOREIGN VARS
"As Commander-in-Chief...I happily endorse this Crusade for Freedom
movement with a pledge of our complete sympathy, cooperation and support."
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE UNITED STATES
"Prayer is a mighty force, a mighty unused power. Let us all, here
in America and elsewhere in the world put this mighty power to work."
AMVETS
"AMVETS wholeheartedly endorse the Crusade for Freedom sponsored movement
for mass prayers...for the people behind the Iron Curtain who have been denied
the freedom of religious worship which is the proud heritage of every American.
"There is a great need for a spiritual rebirth in this world torn with
hatred and fears. The unity of peoples under a common God will do much to wash
away the causes of unrest which haunt us today and will lead to the mutual
objectives of peace-loving people everywhere.
mis are proud to call upon our members throughout the nation to participate...
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
"...the American Dental Association...endorse your plan for mass prayers...
for the people behind the Iron Curtain.
"The members of this I ssociation long have supported the Crusade for Freedom
and...will be pleased to participate in this demonstration of the freedom of
religious worship."
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPUTHENT
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We will send out a circular letter to our local...Councils throughout
the country asking them to join in the mass prayers..."
NEW YORK STATE BANKERS ASSOCIATION: ...pleased to cooperate... and urge our
membership to participate.....THE AMERICAN LEGION: ...your efforts will receive
our wholehearted support.....ECY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: ...joins with the Crusade...
and all religious faiths in praying.....KINIS INTERNATIONAL: ...a splendid
idoa.....UNITED STATES JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COLENCE: ...will certainly do every-.
thing we can...to get our organizations to assist in any way.....
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AMERICAN
FAR! BUREAU FEDERATION: ...sending copies of your letter to all of our state
organizations, with a note encouraging their participation.....THEATRE O..NERS
OF AMERICA: ...action on our part...mill strengthen...religious frith...and
keep alive the hope of ultimate freedom from all oppression.....SUPREME LODGE
MOHIGHTS OF FYTHIAS: ...your program...for mass prayers...is indeed commendable.
DIRECT MAIL ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION, INC: ...in complete accord with this
movement...
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BEAVER, OKLAHOMA
"Thanks for promoting this thought."
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA
"Every day (we) join in prayer for Peace and the welfare of those
behind the Iron Curtain. ... We feel privileged to join all Christians
on this day of prayer."
VAUX HALL, NEW JERSEY
"It is a worthwhile gesture ... We know God is pleased with it and
certainly pray that all churches will comply with this request; we car-
tainly shall."
DENVER, COLORADO
"Our church shall gladly remember this very important program in
prayer, and we will greatly appreciate the prayers of our Christian
friends everywhere."
PIKSVILLE, KENTUCKY
*This is a very small parish, but I will urge all to cooperate in this
worthy cause. I will not exempt myself of the same obligation."
DUPRES, SOUTH DAKOTA
... together we shall pray for our brethren who have lost their
freedom...”
BLOOMFIELD, IOWA
rateful to you for this move and hoping for great success ...”
CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE
*May God bless you in this effort; and those unfortunate ones for
whom we pray."
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
"It is a pleasure to cooperate in your request for prayers starting
Sunday,
March 23. In fact, we will start tomorrow ... God bless you
and your confreres in your work."
OSHKOSH, NEBRASKA
"I appreciate your getting word to them of our interest in their
welfare, and believe that such a plan is a real forward step ...m
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
"... our church will gladly join you in praying for these our brothers
and sisters. I am glad to know that you consider prayer as having a major
place in the affairs of the world. ..."
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
"Congratulations upon your forward step in seeking cooperation and free-
dom through prayer.
You may count on us and our two churches ..."
PEABODY, KANSAS
"We shall take this mattor seriously and make it a definite part of the
Horning Worship Period ... we shall make PRAYERS FOR FREEDOM a part of our
thought."
ASHVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
"The student body ... enthusiastically endorse your plan for special
prayers ... and will not only participate themselves but will do everything
in their power to increase the knowledge of the movement and gain widest
participation from others."
PUTNEY, VERMONT
"The students ... wish to join in this crusade. Beginning on Sunday,
March 23, we shall say each day a decade of the Rosary for the intentions
you recommand.”

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DELCAMBRE, LOUIȘIANA
"That we all recognize the necessity of turning to God for help and
guidance in restoring the world to Christian ideals is the most hopeful
sign of the times."
HOUSTON, TEXAS
"There is power in prayer. Our congregation will join you and others
in your prayer plan, ..."
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
"... beginning March 23 we shall make special mention in the morning
bulletin and give definite place in the program for the fellowship of
prayer."
SOUTH CAYUGA, ONTARIO
"... let me assure you that wo are with you in this great Crusade
of Prayer."
LAKELAND, FLORIDA
"... want to encourage you in your Crusade for Freedom, and remind
you that we who are of grass roots ... are ringing the bell."
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA
"I think this is a very fine thought and trust that ministers and con-
gregations throughout our nation will undergird your labors with prayer
and faith."
FROM AN ARCHDIOCESS
"In conformity with the request of the Crusade for Freedom we are asking
all the Catholic Churches in the Archdiocese to continue to recite prayers
for those ... under Communist domination."
MT. GILEAD, NORTH CAROLINA
"We will join in the continuing prayer for Religious Freedom."
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BUNKER HILL, INDIANA
"This world under God can have a new birth of freedom by the very
method you are suggesting. Praying for each other is the real method
to bring our world out of its darkness and fear,”
BROKEN BOW, NEBRASKA
"Our morning congregation ... voted almost unanimously to share your
prayers for the peoples in the satellite countries ..."
MILLVILLE, NEW JERSEY
"I presented the matter to my congregation ... and our people pledge
their prayers beginning with Sunday, March 23, to the oppressed peoples ..."
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
"... most happy to cooperate. May God bless you and your associates with
wisdom and insight as you strive to free both the bodies and the minds of
the people from dictatorships of all kinds.”
BIRCHWOOD, WISCONSIN
"Realizing the importance of this work, I do promise to ask the con-
tinuing prayers of our people for all our brothers and sisters in Christ
who are presently suffering raligious persecation."
SPOKANE,
WASHINGTON
"Be assured we are most happy to join in this crusade of prayer on week
days as well as or. Sundays.”
PETOSKEY, MICHIGAN
"... Ministerial Association in meeting on March 10 voted to have its
Secretary send you or that we will continue our support of your program
as in the pare ebbing with March 23, we will make sure that prayers
are given in each. turch,"
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COLLEGEVILLE, MINNESOTA
"I endorse most heartily your Crusade for Freedom ... and hope that
it will receive an enthusiastic response throughout America."
GIBON, NORTH CAROLINA
"I shall count it a privilege to call upon my people to pray thus,
and will myself make this an object both of my personal prayers and those
made publicly."
LIBERTY, MISSOURI
...
"May God bless you and your earnest efforts for these people.
we have a family in our church who were D.P.'s and whon our people have
helped. They are ... proving well worth any help and prayer. Therefore,
we are close to this problem and understand it somewhat. God guide you
and may He give to these wounded and gentle people their freedom again."
MONROE, LOUISIANA
"Our people are sharing in the Crusade for Freedom by prayer for
our friends behind the Iron Curtain as well as for the forces of
righteousness engaged in the propagation of the Truth ...”
ADA, OKLAHOMA
"In my judgment this is one of the most real ways in which Christians
can combat the menace of communism in our world."
GREEN SPRINGS, OHIO
"Thank you for inviting the people of our churches to share in the
special prayers ... we are happy to have a part in this great Christian
enterprise. Yes, and in turn we will be glad to have the Crusade ask
these people for their intercessory prayers for us. Surely God will
bless this concern."
ELGIN, ILLINOIS
"May. God multiply and fulfill your greatest hope and prayers, in which
I shall be glad to join."
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MANHASSET, NEW YORK
"Your challenge to pray for those who have been deprived of their
spiritual freedom is timely and greatly needed. The religious liberty
which we enjoy in America should be a cherished heritage, and one which
we seek to share with the peoples of the world. I trust that the Crusade
for Freedom will be successful in many parts of the world.”
DUBLIN, TEXAS
"I think this is a most worthy and wise enterprise, and I wish for
it the greatest succes8. I am greatly interested in the world situation
and think there ought to be done much more concerted praying in the
nation today. I see little hope for us otherwise."
WATERFORD, VIRGINIA
"We promise to join you in special prayers for them beginning Sunday,
March 23rd, and shall continue praying until these people are granted
religious liberty. Thank you for your interest. May God crown your
efforts with success and soon."
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BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
"We will remember them in our prayers particularly on March 23rd ...w
JOHN DAY, OREGON
"...we will be very glad to do our share ..."
LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS
"The world needs a greater faith in God today and all religious leaders
should have a part in this prayer effort."
BRISTOL, VIRGINIA
"We shall not only support this Crusade in our own church but also expect
to sponsor special radio programs over our best radio station. Be assured
of our interest and prayers. "
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"Hoping that you will comply with my request and the request of the
Crusade for Freedom to remember at the Throne of Grace, those whose
opportunities to worship our God and Father, are not as great as those
of the peoples of America,
I am,
Yours in the Master's Service ...m
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
"We shall pray, as you suggested, during these ... meetings, during
the pastoral prayers, and 'at' other services in our church. You are
on the right track. God will richly bless your efforts, the prayers
of the peoples of the world."
CINCINNATI, OHIO
"The ...
boys and young men preparing for the priesthood ... will
be glad to join with thousands, and I hope millions, of other spiritual-
minded Americans in praying."
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
"You may be assured that you will have our prayers for all the
things which the Crusade for Freedom is endeavoring to accomplish."
MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION, INDIANA
"We, are grateful for this opportunity to express our conviction that
this spiritual relationship between peoples is a vital part of the progress
toward freedom."
BISHOP, TEXAS
"There are many Catholics in the satellite countries behind the Iron
Curtain. They will understand this language. which simpler still, if you
only let then know that here in this parish of retican farm-laborers as in
mary another Catholic church in America we are forverously trying to put
into action the peace plan of Our Lady of Fatina. I am sure they will be
greatly comforted by this message."
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c/o McCampbell & Co.,
40 Worth Street,
New York 13, New York.
Dear Johns
By promised thoughts on a matter of our mutual concern,
raised in your 28 January letter, are given in the enclosed
copy of a letter being sent concurrently to Min Miller. You
vill moto from the enclosure that Min knows we are forwarding
you a copy of the letter to him. Hin will certainly welcome
your advice in planning the approach to the Defense Depart-
ment. While the Director and I should, of course, like very
much to assist in the effort to obtain the directive from
Defense which Eucos explained to Lang was necessary, we
feel that, for reasons of security, we should not do no
initially and, for the same reason, we would rather have you
carry the ball all the way, if possible.
Min will undoubtedly keep us both advised of such efforts
as he and lang shall plan, and if in the course of their
negotiations, an opportunity presents itself for either the
Director or me to be of assistance, you know that you may
count on us to do so. A copy of this letter is also attached,
in case you have an opportunity to hand it to Hin.
My kindest personal regards to you.
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to the April 2nd meeting. Whether
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27 March 1952
MEMORANDUM FOR: SPC
SUBJECT:
Leaflet Balloons for use in Psychological Warfare
1. On at least four occasions Mr. William Scripps, Detroit News,
directly or indirectly has approached the Government with proposals for
utilization of balloons for psychological warfare. Following is a list
of the dates and method of these approaches:
a. 12 October 1950 - Letter from General W. J. Donovan to DCI
enclosing "Operation Ballast." On 1 November 1950 William H. Jackson
responded to this memorandum to the effect that this suggested opera-
tion was being referred to the appropriate persons and suggesting a
subsequent meeting with Donovan to discuss this and other matters.
b. In November 1950 as we were undertaking planning for develop-
ment of balloons with General Mills, we were informed that Mr. Scripps
planned a general meeting to be held in Washington to discuss balloons.
Through the General Mills Washington Representative Mr. Scripps was
persuaded to keep his meeting general and was informed that the various
agencies of the Government had the matter under consideration and
considered that it would not be in the public interest at this time
to disclose the nature of their findings. Consequently, Mr. Scripps
forwarded us on 1 December 1950 a proposal "The Use of Free Balloons
for Load Carrying Purposes" which we acknowledged on 11 December 1950.
C. On December 26, 1950 General Smith received a letter from
Blair Moody summarizing a suggestion from Mr. William Scripps for
encouraging defection of Chinese Communist troops. A routine response
to his letter was sent 6 January 1951 from Mr. Jackson. I believe
also Mr. Moody called upon the Director in early February of 1951 to
discuss use of balloons for psychological warfare. ADFC addressed a
briefing memorandum to DCI on 12 February 1951, Subj: Balloons for
Carrying PW Material to Soviet Areas.
2. In September 1950 the NPSB requested that CIA should represent all
interested agencies of this Government and should accordingly take steps
to develop, procure and stockpile an appropriate number of scientifically
designed balloons for future propaganda use in conditions of international
emergency. At meetings of the NPSB on 13 February 1951 and 11 June 1951
it was agreed that OPC would procure and stockpile 1,000 large leaflet
balloons for use by the appropriate agency when and if such use vas
authorised. The Board also agreed that inquiries which the various govern-
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to the effect" that the matter is under continuous study by agencies of the
Government but disclosure of results at this time would not be in the public
interest."
3. A perusal of the NPSB minutes since June 1951 did not indicate
further consideration by that group of the subject of balloons. From this
we must infer that CIA still bears the responsibility of the commitment
made by Mr. Wisner for procurement.
4. For your information this research and development has been con-
ducted for CIA by General Mills with ONR serving as the cut-out. An existing
project "Skyhook" which ONR had with General Mills was accelerated to cover
development of leaflet balloons continued along with ONR's program of commic
ray research. We/obligated to ONR to deny a newspaper access to those
drawings, specifications, movies and reports which bear a SECRET classification.
5. I might make one small suggestion that since Mr. Blair Moody is
now a Senator and running for re-election in the next election, it might be
possible to solicite his aid in bringing Mr. Scripps in line with adopted
policy regarding balloons should it become necessary.
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and specifications of this item
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carries a SECRET classification
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1. Doce CIA still have the
commitment made by Mr. Wisner
to the National Psychological
Strategy Board for procuring
1,000 of these balloon units
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TELEPHONE CALLE, WILLIAM SCRIPPS, DETROIT NEWS
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On March, William Scripps of the Detroit News, called and asked for price
estimate in lots of 100,000 of a carrier balloon system which would carry
300 pounds great distances. On discussion, it appeared that he was in.-
terested in something equivalent to our interin system, so I told him we had
made a quotation on such a piece of equipment in quantities for prices in the
range of $350 a unit. This piece of equipment under the expected wind con-
dition, should carry 150 poundș 1500 miles and deliver it with the best possible
accuracy from a balloon vehicle.
I asked him if he vented specifications, but he said he would get these later.
He was working with a group who would use them to carry propaganda, and he would
soo us in two weeks, and then would discuss and obtain exhibits. It was pointed
out to him that this equipment and polyethylene were well controlled by the
government. This appeared to be no problem to him.
Scripps called again on 18 March, and asked if we could attend a luncheon in
Detroit Wednesday noon, the 2nd of April, and then go on to New York for a
luncheon Thursday noon. He asked that we bring along data, cost estimates,
exhibits, and all sales data, as well as movies, to this meeting. I asked if
this had been cleared with Abbott's friends, and he didn't appear to know what
I was talking about. I told him that some clearance would have to be obtained
before either the gear vas shown, or before it would be permitted to leave the
country. Scripps is most enthusiastic about support forthcoming to carry such
an operation forward, and felt that the State Department would interpose no
objections for the program plarmed.
Scripps asked that we confirm on 19 Harch whether or not you and I would be
able to attend. This I promised to do. I would also like your guidance as
to what course should be pursued in this. It is believed that certainly Dailey
or Gates Lloyd abould be made aware of this effort, so that we may deport
ourselves accordingly. Incidentally, Levey and Almy will be at both meetings,
in New York and Detroit. Upon asked if we had any objections, I said, "of
course not.
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MERORANDUM FOR:
SUBJECT:
Assistant Director for Policy Coordination
Deputy Director (Plans)
Deputy Director of Central Intelligence
Conversation with Adairal Millor
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Done
I shall make a practice of bringing to your attention current
matters for discussion between Admiral Miller and me, the first of
which took place today and covered the following items:
1. At the suggestion of Bob Lang, seconded later by NCFE'c
Chairman, Joseph Grew, Admiral Miller wants to hold at the Princeton
Inn on the 10th and 11th of May a general discussion of United States
policy toward Iron Curtain countries, with particular emphasis upon
what now lines, if any, Radio Free Europe should take. The background
of this, according to Admiral Miller, is that Lang and others within
RFE feel that the time is running out behind the Iron Curtain, that
the people are ready for revolution and that we cannot continue much
longer the "hold everything" line. They want to gather a group of
experts, including liessrs. Wisner and Bulles, to discuss what policy
we should now adopt.
Action
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I see no reason why we shouldn't have such a general bull session
and I will not attempt to discourage it unless instructed.
2. Admiral Miller recently had a talk with Frank Altschul who
complained somewhat of his treatment at the hands of NCE and CIA,
saying that he had never even had so much as a word of thanks for
the work he did. Miller suggested that the P might want to write
, such a letter and that, if so, a similar letter should go to Dewitt
foole.
Action
For the DDCI to write a letter might chick a little of thanking
himself since he was engaged in the Altschul regime in the New York
operation. I therefore suggest that the DD/P, when he finds an
carly opportunity to write to Altschul on some matter, mention his
gratitude.
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Miller hopes that no decision has been made to put Admiral
Kirk av his Committee for the Literation of the Russian People
under Crusade for Freedon cove2. He thinks this would be a great
mistake because it would further straten the already too thin cover
of the Crusade and no further that if it has to be done, no
cannot agree that the Crusade effort would be lessened according
to the agreement with the State Department.
Action
I understand that subsequently Airal Miller talked to .ir. Dulles
who made it clear that no decision had been made to put Admiral Kirk
and in Comitice under the Crasace but that wo here in CIA would
much appreciate it if I could see it was clear to doing so.
Admiral Killer agreed that no would take the matter up with the Board
of Directors and if they were favorably inclined, CA would take up
with State the possibility of anewing to some extent the decision
to cut down on the Crusade In order to try to furnish better cover
for this operation.
4. Admiral Miller said that Landown and Ranft were still in
Greece, that the situation was impostible and that one of them must
50. He said that his advice from Bob Lang was that the CFE man was
the better of the two and therefore it should be Landowsky who must
go.
Action
The history of this problem is involved and long. Landowsky
has been called home, however, and will not go back to Crece co
that it no longer remains a problem. I have told Admiral Miller.
5. Admiral Miller has been talking to the ford foundation on
the subject of the Hildebrand operation in Lerlin. The Foard had
taken a din view on the accountings, a natoer which ne straightened
out by promising better ones. Ford raised the question of whether
or not NCFE wanted Ford to spend the actional $50,000 plodged after
the payments of the present 50,000 eight months from now. C. D.
Jackson was present at this meeting and told Ford he did not feel
the operation was worth an additional $50,000. Hiller reserved
Judgment, however. He wanted to know whether CIA wished him to hold
Ford to its pledge of an additional $50,000 or not.
Action
I have checked this with the EX Division, which has cabled the
field and come to the view that this operation is still very important.
They want to urge Admiral Hiller to hold Ford to its agreement. I
passed this on to Admiral Miller.
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asking CIA's view of the problem of the evacuation of RFE employees
in Munich and elsewhere in the event of war. He said he thought
this problem was extremely important and there had been no answer
to the letter.
Action
This Division received, this letter last week and we are working
on it. Meantime I suggest Mr. Dulles sign the attached note to John
Hughes.
Attachment
Draft ltr to John Hughes.
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Владел
THOMAS W. TRADEN
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International Organizations Division
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
SUBJECT:
Assistant Director for Policy Coordination
Crusade for Freedom
Today the Director discussed with Kr. Henry Ford, II the
possibility of his assuming the Chairmanship of the Crusade
for Freedom next year. I understand that Mr. Ford is warm.
Таш Владел
THOMAS W. BRADEN
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Dear Mini
A little incident has caused a bit of trouble and a flurry of
cables here that I think you can correct very quickly. Spencer
Phenix's assistant, Mr. Miller, has written to Leon Dennen telling
Dennen that Miller has been called in by our shop and questioned in
detail about recent Dennen accounting.
hhether or not he was questioned in detail is a matter on which
be and I might disagree but is really of no consequence since the
accounting by Dennen should normally go through us to Miller, and I
think you would agree that we had a right to ask questions about it.
that bothers me a little, however, is Miller's writing to Pennon,
giving details of how our two offices work together. Dennen, it
turns out, was annoyed by the content of Killer's letter, not so
much at Hiller as at us. His annoyance is misplaced but if there
had been no mention ty Killer of details of our relationship there
would have been no annoyance.
I presume you know of Dennen's close affiliation with Lovestone
and the possibility that this mall thing will reverberate around
and around the usual vicious circle. Can you explain to Killer how
these little incidents can get blown up into big issues and ask him
to use a little more discretion in the future?
Sincerely,
Oliver E. Hadwood
Addiral H. B. Miller
National Committee for a Free Europe, Inc.
110 . 57th Street
New York 19, New York
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Establishment of a "Propaganda Section" in
SHAPE under Control of an Hungarian Refuges.
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Summarized below is a report from a reliable source in
Paris with regard to the reported establishment under the control
of an Hungarian refugue of a "propaganda section" in SHAPE:
"The first rumors are somewhat vague with regard to
a new propaganda service which will be established
in Eisenhower's Headquarters. It is a Supreme
Direction of propaganda as was the case during the
last war. This service will comprise military sections
for propaganda on the other side of the Iron Curtain
including parachute activitios; also sections for
• classic propaganda.
"According to source'e information, the head of the
section for the countries of Eastern Europe will be Mr.
Mihaly Zoldheyli, an Hungarian who is a Colonel of the
Reserve in the French Army. Mr. Zoldheyli, about 50 years
old, has had an interesting career. He left Hungary
after the first revolution, he lived several years in
the United States, he enjoyed, as a socialist, support
of American labor, and it was at their initiative that
he joined the front in Spain. Of the left, but anti-
Communist, he was one of the chiefs under the pseudonym
of Genaral Santiago. Returning to France he was interned,
then liberated from the camp at the personal intervention
of Jules Moch, a leading French socialist politician
(recently Minister of Defense). Under the pseudonym of
Major Michel, he was one of the heroes of the anti-Nazi
resistance in Southern France. He appeared to be the
only officer in the French Army who did not have French
nationality. He is married to a Frenchwoman and has one
child. He now works in Paris in the office of the Force Ouvriere.
He appears to be a man of confidence to both the Americans
and the French."
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MEMORANDUM FORT CHIEF FINANCE DIVISION
BUJECTI
TPTONIC and TPHEDIC
25 March 1952
It is requested that the $4,000,000 revolving fund for
TPTONIC be replenished by a total of £1,302,004 to cover
disbursements from TPREDIO to TPTONIC under date of 18 March
1952 in the amounts of $924,504 and £377,500. Nocalpts for
these disbursements from TITONIC are being forwarded to the
Finance Division, attention Mr. Echard Lownay, this date,
under separate cover.
Approveds
QRONCE S. BUEHER
Chief
Psychological Staff Division
Theme W. Bredan
Chief, International Organisations Division
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In reply refer to:
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Executive Registry
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Assistant Director for kolicy Coordination
Deputy Director (Flans)
Deputy Director of Central Intelligence
Attached Lotter from Spencer neriz
Attached is a letter from Spencer Inenix to Bob Lang in
which Phenix details the story of his efforts to reach agreement
with the German authorities on the status of IGE nder a new
post-000 government. I would judge that Spencer nas done a
wonderful job to date and that things are on the track, but I
think you would be interested in reading his letter and the
second attachment, which is the masorandum of understanding
with the German Government on which se is now working.
Attachment
homas Bender
THOMAS . PRADER
Chief
International Organizations Division
Ltr 3 Mar 52 to Bob Lang.
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Paris, March 3, 1952
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Dear Bob,
I have not done much reporting on cur Gerven
negotiations for several reasons; first, there was not
much to report and, second, whatever there was Dick Condon
undertook to forward from Munich. I did write C.D. a
couple of letters outlining our delays and some of our un-
certainties, and last week I cabled him that I would send
a moro detailed narrative when I got to Paris. As he is
now technically no longer President of NCFE, and as. Admiral
Miller may not have been completely informed of all thatw
are trying to do, I am addressing this to you, with copy to
each of them.
In the first place, let me say that progress
during the last half of last week was surprisingly speedy
and encouraging. There are still 'any opportunities for
the well known #slip Itwixt the cup and the lip", and local
German political considerations could rear their ugly heads
at any moment. I think it must also be understood that, as
Dick Condon puts it, no matter how many nor how good written
agreements we may have covering our operations, the whole
RFE enterprise in Germany will have to be played pretty much
by ear once the contractual agreements take effect. I regard
this, however, as an inescapable risk, and I mention it now
only to emphasize the paramount importance of the utmost care
in programming and in conduct to voi a boror which could
upset our entire apple-cart. The very favorable report which
your friend Asher Lee made after his hurried inspection of
Munich underlines the need for regular spot check on program
output to avoid howlers, and the need for this once our
relationship with the Germans is no longer through the Occu-
pation Authorities or HICOG is even more imperative.
Dick Condon sent you from Munich the text of the
proposed Bundespost license which we agreed on with Dr.
Schuster on Fe:ruary 19, 1952, and this should long since
have reached you.
Our Bonn ne otiations resulted in the acceptance
of this text, with two exceptions:
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1) Sub-clause 2 of Article II is eliminated.
will rescaber that the Bundespost wished to
insert a provision authorizing license cancellation if RPE
should broadcast anything which it will be the opinion of
the Federal Government that the transmissions will prejudice
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the interest of the Federal Republic". We objected to this
on two grounds;
a)
that such provision had no logical place in
a technical license, and
☐ b) that it made our position far too precarious
since it exposed us to license cancellation
practically at the whim of any German bureau-
crat,
and we persuaded Dr. Schuster to leave it out of the license
and let us discuss the problem at Bonn. At Bonn, we were
fortunately able to persuade the Foreign Office officials
that such a provision had no technical place in the license,
and that whatever should be said on the subject should be
said in an exchance of letters, or the equivalent, batwaon
the Foreign office and ourselves. Accordingly, Article II
now contains but one clause.
2) Question was raised by the Foreign Office
officials at Bonn regarding the length of the
license. The text Dick sent you provides for validity until
August 31, 1960. The reason I chose that date was that it is
the expiration date of our lease on the Holzkirchen trans-
mitter site, and I thought that if arbitrary term were to
be fixed that tying it in with the Holzkirchen lease gave it
a plausibility which would help acceptance - and that proved
to be the case so far as the Bundespost was concerned.
The Foreign office people told us, however, that
numerous questions had been naked in the Bundestag regarding
RPE and its programs, and that for the Government to give us
a licenze for as long as eight years would cause serious
criticism. We are a peculiar sort of animal, anyway, and
for our irregular activities to be blessed with such long
term approval would, they thought, be unwise for both their
and our points of view. Accordingly, they suested a four-
year period; I countered with five, dating from the date of
license issuance which (since it cannot take place before
the contractual agreements become effective, may well be late
in 1952) will give us considerably more than five years life
expectancy. My own feeling is that if we have not done our
Job within five years, we might as well pull down the shade
and go hose. In any case, my counter proposal was, I said,
accepted, and Article III of the license will now reads
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"This license shall be valid for a period
of five years commencing with the date of
its issuance and will be automatically
extended thereafter from year to year unless
written notice of ter ination is given by
one party to the other not less than 90 days
prior to the next expiration date,”
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So much for the license, the terms of which were
shown to our HICOG friends and regarded by them as highly
favorable.
Our political discussions suffered from a variety
of frustrations. We agreed on the license terms with, the
Bundespost on February 19th, and an appointment was made for
us to see Dr. Leni - the official to whom Doctor Adenauer
had referred our problems - at noon on Thursday, February 21,
1952. Dick and I, therefore, tok an early train from
Frankfort and were met at the Bonn station by Fritz Kempner
who told us that the appointment had been cancelled as Dr.
Lens had been called to the Chancullery on an urgent matter.
Fritz said that he had been told that if we went to Dr.
Lenz's office, his assistant would make a definite appoint-
ment for us later. We did this, and were received by a smooth
and non-committal individual, who said he would not be in
touch with Dr. Lenz until nine o'clock that evening, and could
not make any definite dato until after he had spoken with
Lenz.
I had the very uncomfortable feeling that we were
being given a run-around, and Fritz was very much annoyed.
We finally got the young chap to agree that he would try to
reach Lenz before evening, and that we would telethone him
during course of the afternoon to know what information he
had been able to obtain. We telephoned repeatedly, but the
answer was always the same "nothing to report". Dick and I,
therefore, took the train back to Frankfort, while Fritz
stayed in Bonn and, in the evening, he telephoned that he had
finally got some inferation from Lenz' young assistant that
Lenz had turned the entire matter over to a regular Foreign
Ofrice official nated Strohm, and that we were to rake arran-
gements to see Stroha. Fritz said that he had endeavored to
do this, but had been told by Strohm's office that he could
not be sure to see us until Thursday, the 28th, although
Vednesday, the 77th, was a slight possibility.
As I think I wrote C.P., the Fasching celebrations
were reaching their climax ov: that weekend, and the first
two days of the next weck, and I have no doubt that Strohm's
unavailability was, to a certain extent, related to Fasching.
Fritz said that during his visit to the Forel n office build-
ing he noticed that the rooms were all decorated with Fa ching
decorations, so that even the highest officials apparently
tske Fasching seriously. Not wanting to make another fruit-
less trip to Bonn, I decide: we would accept Strohm's appoint-
ment for Thursday, February 28th.
At 10.30 AN on Thursday, February 28th, Dick, Fritz
and I presented ourselves at Strohm's office. Ye were mot
by a sober and not too effusive individual, named Bruckner,
who informed us that, unfortunately, Dr. Strohm had been
called away from his office, that he would return as soon as
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he could and that, meanwhile, he - Bruckner would be glad
to start preliminary discussions.
Again, I placed Comewhat sinister interpretation
on what appeared to be a chronic tendency on the part of the
Geran officials authorized to negotiate with us to be absent
whenever we put in an appearance for the purpose of nerotia-
ting with them. My pessimism was increased by the very rigid
and uncooperative attitude of Bruckner, although I realized
that having no authority and proba ly having been insufficient-
ly briefed he was, naturally, keeping his neck well within
the protection of his collar. In any case, he brought up some
of the stickiest questions comm-eted with our operation,
talked of parliamentary interpellations, of the responsibility
of the German authorities for anytring broadcast from German
soil, of the importance of German participation in determining
program content, of the dangers of arousing refugee antagonism,
and so on and so forth.
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After an hour of this, I was ready to call it a day
and suggest that we come back when we could talk to Strohm
but, fortunately, at that moment Stroha came in and the entire
atmosphere changed. He apologized profusely - and »pparently
sincerely for the delay, expresses himself anxious to co-
operate in every possible vay to meet our requirements,
brushed aside some of the technicalition raised by Bruckner,
and got down to the essentials very rapidly. We went over
the ground we had previously gone over with Bruckner, we ex-
plained our purpose and kept our feet fairly firmly planted
on the principles which we regarded on basic. The result of
our long discussion was substantial agreement on the two
things that mattered most;
2) license term of five years, and
b)
no unqualified cancellation right of the kind
first sugested by the Bundespost, and more
or less insisted upon by Bruckner.
The area of agreement was so broad that we suggested
an adjournment to per it us to put in writing the agreement
we had reached, return with it to the Foreign Office, and
agree upon a final text.
Fritz was a little too optimistic retarding the
task that lay before us, and it a cler an hour or so
before the time fixed for our aft moon appointment that we
would not be ready, so telephoned to Strohm and postponed
the appointment until the next day at noon. We worked all
afternoon at RICOG, and until after midnight in our Cologne
hotel. Vo had talked about an exchange of letters as the
vehicle for the agreement, but it became difficult to detor-
mine who was writing what to whom since the Germans could not
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very well offer to give us something we had not asked for,
and we, the New York State Corporation, could hardly demand
certain rights from the German Government.
Nothing that we vero able to compose satisfied my
requirements until shortly before midnight the use of a new
forvula, namely, a memorandum of understanding between me,
representing NCFE, and Dr.
(whether Strohm, Lenz,
or Hallstein -which I do not know) representing the German'
Government, could be initialed and made the basis for agree-
rent. This formula broke the mental leg-jan, and we diú a
paper, a copy of which is enclosed,
Friday morning, we went back to HICOG, Pick typed
the manuscript which Frite and I had prepared, and we took
a copy in to Sam Reber. Sam raised m few questions which
we were easily able to answer, made one suggestion, namely,
the insertion of the word "sic" in the 8th line on page 3,
then expressed himself as completely antisfied. He attached
the very greatest imp rtance to getting from the Corman the
endorsement of RFE's objectives, which they had given to us
orally and which we expressed in the paragraph commencing at
the bottom of page 2. He thought we would have accomplished
the almost impossible if we obtained such written endorse-
ment.
From HICOG we went direct to Dr. Strohn's office,
showed him the memorandum (Fritz had not had time to prepare
a German translation and we were afraid this night celey
matters, but Strohm said he found the text entirely clear)
and got from him insediately a practically complate approval.
Bruckner joined us a little later, and he followed Strohm's
lead. There were only two points of difference between us,
and neither of them Aid I re,ard as substantial. You will
see that on page 4 I asked for agreement that the German
Government would cooperate with us to the fullest possible
extent in respect of three items, only one of which, namely,
(e) was within the competency of the Foreign office. Strohm
and Bruckner argued very logically that the Porcin Office
could not bind the Finance Ministry or any other Ministry of
the German Government and advised very earnestly against
seeking in advance to obtain the approval of the Finance
Ministry. I recognized the validity of both these points.
I incorporated items (a) and (b) in the paper because I did
not mow who would sign on the part of the Goman Government.
Had it be n Adenauer or, by his instructions, Hellstein, it
could be argued that their signatures dià in affect bind the
entire Government. If, however, it is to be Strohm, as he
indicated it would be, then, obviously, he wa without poter
in the praises. It was agreed, therefore, that (a) and (b).
would be omitted, and that instead thereof Strohm would draft
a general clause binding the Forel n office to cooperate to
the fullest postille extent with NCFE in reaching satisfac-
tory solutions of any problems arising between HCFE and any
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Ministries of the German Government.
Item (c), obviously, vas intended to cover particu-
larly the question of visus for Poles now in London who had
been recruited for program work in "unich. In our talks on
Thursday, Strohm had promised to facilitate the entry of
these Poles, and said that if Dick would send in their names,
birth dates and any other identifying inforation we had he
would instruct the German Consul in London to issue the
visas, ani that general instructions would, if we wished, be
sent out to the effect that possession of an employment letter
from NCFE would be sufficient justification for the issuance
of a visa, subject only to the s.curity question. On that
point, Strohm expressed the wish that our recruits be screened
for us by CIC. We pointed out the impracticability of this.
I call your particular attention to the language
of the two full paragraphs on pake 3. This was very carefully
devised, and I as convinced that it is more favorable to us
than we had any reason to expect. As I told you, Rober
accepted it with the single change mentioned above. Nelson
and Thurston thought it excellent, and Charley Lewis, to whom
I showed it Friday, said it was "the optimum".
The Grans had indicated a desire for some kind
of a pre-scrutiny of our programs to avoid political con-
rlict. This would, of course, have fatally crippled our
effectiveness, so the languide that I drafted was drafted
for the purpose of emphasizing the post-broadcast nature
of any German scrutiny. In order to avoid frivolous com-
plaints from any German official, I stipulated that any
protest must reach NCFE through the Foreign office. This,
also, places NCFE in a position to put sny such controversy
before the State Department, and if the issue involved is a
substantial one to have the State do the necessary vis-a-vis
the Foreign Office. Ir, notwithstanding the Ger an protest, and
notwithstanding the intervention of the State Department,
should the latter wish to become involved, RFE continued to
violate the German request, I phrased the next step as in-
volving the surrender by us of the license rather than its
cancellation. This may be a fine point, but I felt it inter-
posed one more step between the fall of the guillotine axe
and the drop ing of the head in the basket. I found, to my
relief, that the uof the Portuguese formula, nately, the
filing of the broadcast tapes for thirty days to per-it
examination by the Germans was a co-pletely acceptable device,
and you will note that I cases this procedure on the desirabi-
lity of providing a "ractual basis for the consideration of
any question".
We left with Dr. Strohm a copy of this retorandus
of understanding, and he undertook to prepare and forward to
me in Paris a draft of a letter 'incorporating our agrement
as set forth in the menorandum, with the so ifications out-
lined above, which the Forty office would be prepared
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officially to address to NCFE immediately upon the coming
into effect of the contractual agreements, and which would
have attached to it a copy of the license which would be
granted by the Hundespost as of the date of the coming into
effect of the contractual agreements. This letter, when
acknowledged and accepted by NCFE, would constitute, with
the license, the agreement between the parties. Dr. Strohm
promised to have the draft in Faris by Wednesday or Thursday
of this week.
Fritz to in london this week in connection with
the Ger an ubts negotiations, but will return for the work-
end at which time he and I will go over the draft together.
It se ms to both of us unlikely that we shall be able to accept
Dr. Strohmia draft without any change whatsoever, and it will,
therefore, probably be necessary for us to go back to Bonn
for one or perhaps two days to iron out any remaining diffi-
culties to agree on final text and to luitial such text
with the Germans for the purpose of recording our agreement.
Both Fritz and I are astonished at the apparent
ease with which our negotiations progressed. We were able
to reach aglooment on the most important questions concerned,
but we are both cautious and we both realize that between
last Friday's agreement and next Thursday's draft letter
there may be sore vist divergencies, but certainly if the
spoken word can be relied upon, and if a friendly, cooperative
and even generous attitude on the part of the principal German
officials of the Bundespost and Foreign Office to whom we
spoke is significant, the German authorities are genuinely
anxious to make it possible for RFE to continue to operate
effectively, I think that we are all justified in feeling
very much encouraged by what it has been possible to accom-
plish in the past two weeks.
If the above time schedule can be observed, and if
not later then Tuesday of next week we can have the cocuments
in final shape and duly initialed, I plan to leave Paris for
Lisbon, via Pinair do crasil, on Thursday, the 13th, stay in
Lisbon not more than one week, and bu Lack in New York
around the 21st.
I enclose a copy of the English translation of the
proposed Bundespost license arend upon on February 19th,
with the na Article III referred to above, and a copy of the
craft Memorandum of Understanding dated February 29, 1952, so
that you say have before you all the rol vant papers.
Mr. Robert E. Lang,
Sincerely yours,
Director, RFE,
110 West 57th Street,
New York 19, N.Y. - U.N.A.
сс Mr. C.D. Jackson, Admiral Miller, Mr. J.C. Hughes,
Mr. F.C. Kempner
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I. The Bundesminister fuer das Port- und Fernmeldevesen hereby
grants to the NCFB, a membership corporation organized
under the laws of the State of New York (USA) recognized
in the Federal Republic as a foreign "Verein", a licence
to operate the radio installations listed and specified in
the Annex as foreign radio station on German territory on
the following conditions.
1. In operating the rauio installations the NCFE will use only
the frequencies and call signs al ocated to it from time to
time by the competent authorities of the USA, and duly
notified by said authorities to the competent organs of
the International Telecommunications Union.
2. The radio installations may be only operated for broadcasting
purposes (Radio Regulations Chapter I Article I Section II
n. 21 and 22) of the NCFE; international point to point
connections for broadcasting purposes are also permitted
subject to the consent of interested foreign administrations;
for purposes of third puties the radio installations may
not be used without prior written consent of the BPMin.
3. Without prior written consent of the BPMin NCFE is not per-
mitted to change the technical specifications of the above
mentioned rasio transmitting installations or to put additional
radio transmitting installations into operation; changes in
frequencies and call signs/must be notified to the BPMin
used
in advance.
* Broadcasting Services
21 a) A radioco.munication service of transmissions to be
received directly by the general public.
22 b) This service may include transmissions of sounds or trans-
missions by television, facsimile or other means.
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4. The radio instaliations will be operated in accordance with
the provisions of the International Telecommunications
Convention presently in force (Atlantic City 1947) and the
Radio Regulations annexed to said convention and any conventions
or Regulations, to which the Federal Republic is a party
which may take their place.
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5. In the event of inte:ference by NCFE radio installations with
German radio services NCFE in consultation with the DBP will tak
necessary measures to eliminate the interference as rapidly
as possible.
6. Duly accredited representatives of DBP shall be accorded free
access to all technical installations of NCFE's radio
stations in Germany during office hours as well as outside
office hours, the latter only upod prior notification.
7. NCFE shall reimburse DEP for all sums which DBP is obliged
to expend as a result of accidents suffered by any of its
employees in the performance of their duties on the premises of
NCFE.
8. The license fee for the above-mentioned radio installations
is fixed at $ 10,000.-- per year, payable in advance in
quarterly instalments on the first of each quarter by re-
mittance to Bank Deutscher Laender in favor of the Generalpost-
kasse of DBB, except that as first installment there shall be
paid an amount computed pro rata temporis from the date
of the license to the first of the next following quarter.
II. This license is not transferable. It can be revoked at any time
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1) one of the conditions of the license (I) should be
violated and such violation should continue despite request
to desist;
III) This license shall be valid for a period of five years
commencing with the date of its issuance and will be automaticall
extended thereafter from year to year wiless written notice of
termination is given by one party to the other not less than
90 days prior to the next expiration date.
IV) In the event of revocation (II) or of expiration (III) of the
license the operation of the radio installations shall be
discontinued at once.

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Draft
29 Feb 1952
Memorandum of understanding between Kr. Phenix, representing
the NCFE and Dr.
representing the Federal
German Republic
Mr. Phenix stated that the NCFE had been founded in
1949 by a group of private American citizens animated by
the desire to encourage by positive measures the eventual
liberation from the communist yoke of the peoples of the
enslaved countries. of Central and Eastern Europe, He
explained that with the help of endowments and publis
contributions to the Crusade for Freedom, the Committee had
undertaken, among its other activities, the operation through
Radio Free Europe of radio broadcasting installations through
which it disseminated to listeners in the Iron Curtain
countries profrean especially prepared by the Committee for
the furtherance of its objectives. He pointed out that
Radio Free Europe had constructed and was presently op-
erating transmitter stations at Holskirchen and Biblia, hađ
erected a large studio and office building in Munich and main-
tained a large monitoring establishment at Schleissheim and
that its programs were prepared with the help of leading
scholars, journalists, administrators and economie experts,
and men of letters who have escaped from the communist
control of their native land,
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Mr. Phenix explained that the installation of RFE
fabilities in the United States Zone of Germany had been
during
effected by the NCFE the occupation of that Zone
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by the U.S. Army and that the operations of RFE had been, and
were being facilitated by the U.S. Army authorities because of
PFE's status as an accredited American information
agency. He observed that the NCFE was concerned lest the
termination of the Occupation Status would, in the absence
of specific agreement with the Federal German Republic, rÜ-
sult in hampering the work of RFE and impairing its effect-
ivenses, and that, with the approval of the Department of
State, negotiations had been carried on with the BPKin which
had resulted in agreement as to the terms of a license which
would be granted by the BPMin to NCFE immediately upon the
termination of the Occupation Statute. A copy of that license
is appended hereto.
Mr. Phenix called attention to the fact that this license
dealt with the technical aspects of RFE's radio broadcast
operations and that there were several non-technical matters
wich required clarification before the NCFE would feel
justified in undertaking the long runge program it has under
consideration.
Dr.
stated that the objectives and purposes
of NCFE, in the realization of which RFE was engaged, vere
objectives and purposes to which the Federal Government itself
was unalterably committed. The negotiations for a BFMin
license had been conducted with his full knowledge and approval.
He was well aware that by licensing RPT's operation in Germany,
fully cognisant of the objectives and purposes of that operation,
the Federal Government was on the one hand encouraging the
expenditure by NCFE for that operation of large sums of money
contributed by the American public and on the other
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was giving NCFE an assurance that RFE's operation in Germany
would not be interfered with, but on the contrary would be
facilitated and helped by the Federal Government.
From his viewpoint there was only one reservation he had
to make: RFE would be expected to refrain from using its broad-
cast facilities on German soll for the purpose of advocating
and promoting political ends which the Federal Government con-
sidered in conflict with its own basic policies. Hence, the
Federal Government would have the right, officially to notify
NCFE through the Foreign Office of any such conflict. Should the
German stations of HFE thereupon not refrain from advocating
and promoting the policies to which the Federal Government had
objected, the Federal Government would have no choice but to
require the surrender by NCFE of its license and the discontinuános
of its broadcast operations from German territory.
Nr. Phenix stated that he understood the reasons for
the views expressed by Dr.
, accepted his reservation,
and agreed to the procedure outlined, and that to provide a
factual basis for the consideration of any question which might
arise in respect of RFE broadcasts the latter would keep on
file for a period of 30 days from the date of use all tapes
recording programs broadcast from RPE transmitters in Germany
so that any questioned program would be available to the appro-
priate German authorities when requested by them. Mr. Phenix
then emphasized the importance attached by NCFE to certain other
aspects of the operating problems of FFE, for example:
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(a) that property of NCFE brought into Germany prior
to the termination of the Occupation Statute be recognised as
legally within Germany and subject to the free disposition of
NCFE.
(b) that NCFE be recognized as a non-profit organization
of public interest and that in respect of its operations in
Germany it and its employees are entitled to no less favorable
treatment than any comparable German non-profit corporation or
entity.
(c) that the non-German personnel now employed by NCFE
in Germany be permitted to remain in Germany while so employed:
and that additional non-derman employses be permitted to enter
Germany for such employment subject only to the right of the
competent Germany authorities to deny entry to any indivi ual |
whose presence in Germany would in their opinion prejudice
German internal security.
Dr..
stated that he recognised the importance of
these elements in the operation of FFE in Germany and that the
Federal German Republie would cooperate with NCFE to the
fullest possible extent in meeting its requiremento
respect thereto.
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