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2 1.. In the latter nart of the summer of 1952, , delivored a more or less popular lecture in on the operations of Folloving this lecturc, he received a telephone call from. who snid that in view o s interest in the USSR he wished to come to see him it appears, is the licad of a large veterinarian organization in During the subsequent interview explained his theory which is summarized in the enclosure to this memorandum. He brought with him a thick manuscript, which apparently contained a great. deal more infgrmation on the subject but since it was the only copy available, did not wish to ask him for it.

2. In the study of this problem, consulted a large quantity of available monographic miterial, textbooks, etc., for infcrmation cn the neurological side. His information on Cardinal Mindzenty was composed entirely of information collected from newspapers and periodicals published before, during, and after the trial. Included in this collection were all available photographs. Apparently, the larger manuscript dealt with cases other than Mindzenty's.

was very impressed wit and his presentation but points out that he is not scientifically qualified to evaluate any of his conclusicns, He did, however, check further with who is According to is very hignly regarded both personally and professionally. Although FIs now associated with a vetcrinary organization,"he apparently formerly worked in the medical field.

4.1 was surprised to discover that never attempted to present his theories to any brapch of th Government. In fact, stated thar .xkas the first individual with whom'he had discussed his theories. wished to add the following comments to the enclosure:

a. According tol the destruction of cortical tissue is complete and irrevocable.

b. It is possible\_but not certain that hypnosis can be used in re-educating.

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e. One, of the most dangerous aspects ef this problem is that if as cerreet, any inäividuel returning to the West after such a brain washing wouli have to be watched at all times. It is possible that-sbch an individual nlthough outwardly professing to be Tponed to the Communists would not actually be ablc to refrain from following the Communist Farty line.

d. During his discussion witn. ccmpared certain aspects of thisproblem to the mental condition of a punch-drunk boxer or an acute alcpholic.

B/6 Thelieves that. willprobably get in touch wit for a discussion of this problem.

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