Hoops, Tompkins & MCGEE [LC]
Association of American Publishers, Inc.

Townsend Hoopes
President

1920 L Street, N.W., Suite 750
Washington, D. C. 20036
Telephone 202 293-2585

December 9, 1974

The Honorable and Mrs. Henry Kissinger
Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520

Dear Secretary of State and Mrs. Kissinger:

You will soon receive an invitation to a small dinner we are giving on January 16 to honor an impressive new book, "To Defend These Rights", by Soviet author Valery Chalidze. I am writing here merely to tell you a little more about this event and of what we hope it signifies.

This will be the second in a series of Publishers Forum Dinners, sponsored by this Association, and designed to bring outstanding new books and authors to the immediate attention of a few well-informed people in Washington. "To Defend These Rights" is probably the most graphic description yet published of the struggle to establish secure areas for freedom of thought and expression in the USSR against the stifling repressions of Soviet censorship and police power. Valery Chalidze was a founder of the Moscow Human Rights Committee, which fought for some years to establish the principle that basic human rights must be inviolable by state power. He was deprived of his Soviet passport while on a trip to New York City in December, 1972.

Harrison Salisbury, whom we have asked to introduce Mr. Chalidze at the dinner, calls this new book "the most important and revelatory analysis of the Soviet Union of the decade."

We do hope you can be with us for what we fully expect will be a stimulating evening. As soon as we receive your affirmative response to the invitation, it will be our pleasure to send you an advance copy of the book.

AT RANDOM

Selma Shapiro/Division Vice President, Publicity
Harriet Blacker Algrant/Publicity Director; Ginger Curwen/Publicity Manager; Julie Kayan/Publicity Assistant; Shelley Emmer/Production Manager

Copyright © 1974 by Random House, Inc.

December, 1974

I met Valery and Vera Chalidze on December 14, 1972, the day after the Soviet officials had visited them at the Volney Hotel in New York City and taken away Valery's passport. They were stateless, cut off from their friends and family, and penniless—but Chalidze's concern was—and continues to be—that his countrymen cannot speak or express their thoughts without fear of harsh government persecution.

It is important for Americans to read Valery Chalidze's book TO DEFEND THESE RIGHTS: *Human Rights and the Soviet Union*, which Harrison Salisbury calls "the most important and revelatory analysis of the Soviet Union of the decade." He gives us a deeper understanding of the problems of "detente," and explains why, if we are to deal with the USSR in fields such as medicine, the arts, education and every other human endeavor where minds must interact, the Soviet government must allow its own citizens to express their ideas and views freely.

TO DEFEND THESE RIGHTS is also the most graphic description yet published of the struggle to secure personal freedom in the Soviet Union. Few men fought harder for human rights than Valery Chalidze. A founder of the Moscow Human Rights Committee, Chalidze attempted for years to help defend the persecuted, always working within the framework of Soviet laws. His book is also being published in Russian, and I would hope if the Soviet government officials read it, they will perhaps begin to understand how they are hurting themselves—actually making themselves more dependent on the West—by snuffing out or stifling so many brilliant minds in their own country. It is important to note, however, that Mr. Chalidze loves the Soviet people, that he does not disapprove of a socialist government, but simply believes that socialist economics and freedom of expression must co-exist.

Lastly, it is our and Mr. Chalidze's hope that the publication of TO DEFEND THESE RIGHTS will actively help Soviet citizens attain freedom of expression. Today we tend to congratulate the Soviet Union for *exiling* dissidents instead of imprisoning or executing them. As Mr. Chalidze points out, however, only a few are exiled: those who have enough of a reputation to become an "incident." Thousands are still imprisoned. One way to help these victims is to give the greatest possible exposure to the ideas of Soviet citizens who are not free to express themselves in their own country, which we as publishers have been and will continue doing.

As more of the work of brilliant men and women exiled for independent thinking is published, perhaps the world will start to judge a government by the citizens it exiles. No nation can survive with policies that eliminate from its national life men of the caliber of Valery Chalidze. I think you will agree when you read his book.

Robert L. Bernstein
President

July 29, 1974

Dear Ms. Horn:

Secretary and Mrs. Kissinger have asked me to confirm to you that they will be unable to participate in the Preview Party to open the Decorator Show House "Wirelawn" on October 4.

Both the Secretary and Mrs. Kissinger wish you success in your efforts to raise funds for the National Symphony Orchestra -- a project that is well worthwhile.

Ms. Elsie Horn,
Public Relations Chairman,
Women's Committee for the
National Symphony Orchestra,
9806 Hill Street,
Kensington, Maryland.

July 2, 1974

The Honorable Henry A. Kissinger
Secretary of State
Washington, D. C.

My dear Mr. Secretary,

We are most anxious to have you and Mrs. Kissinger serve as Honorary Patrons for the Preview Party on Friday, October 4, which will open the 1974 Decorator's Show House located at "Wirelawn," 3911 Bradley Lane, Chevy Chase, Maryland.

An invitation from Mrs. William E. Horn, Public Relations Chairman for this event, was mailed to you on May 28, and Mrs. Gerald Warren has suggested that I write you a note also.

We were honored to have you visit us last Fall at the first Decorator's Show House at Prospect House in Georgetown. You may be interested in knowing that this event netted $52,000 for the National Symphony Orchestra. This year we would like to raise twice that amount in order to help the National Symphony.

It would be a great honor and a great contribution to the National Symphony Orchestra if you and Mrs. Kissinger would agree to serve as our Honorary Patrons and be present with us that evening.

President, Women's Committee
Mrs. Mackenzie Gordon

Sincerely yours,

evening.

our Honorary Patrons and be present with us that
if you and Mrs. Klaander would agree to serve as
contribution to the National Symphony Orchestra
It would be a great honor and a treat

National Symphony.
to raise twice that amount in order to help the
National Symphony Orchestra. This year we would like
knowing that this event netted $25,000 for the
House in Georgetown. You may be interested in
Fall at the first Decorator's Show House at Prospect
We were honored to have you visit us last

that I write you a note also.
to you on May 28, and Mrs. Gerald Warren has arranged
Public Relations Chairman for this event, was mailed
An invitation from Mrs. William E. Horn,

3011 Bradley Lane, Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Decorator's Show House located at "Wirefawn".
Party on Friday, October 4, which will open the 1974
Klaander serve as Honorary Patrons for the Preview
We are most anxious to have you and Mrs.

My dear Mr. Secretary,

Washington, D. C.
Secretary of State
The Honorsple Henry V. Klaander

July 5, 1974

Dear Sir:

I refer to your recent article, "Henry's Slant."
The White House spokesman has characterized it as an
"outrageous lie." This is an understatement.

1. "Aviation Week" claim: That the Secretary of State directed the Central Intelligence Agency to slant a vital U.S. intelligence estimate and that the CIA lent itself to the plan.

The facts: I never directed, requested or suggested that the CIA, or anyone slant that intelligence study, or any other intelligence study. In this particular instance:

-- When the study was begun, I knew only that the President had directed the CIA to keep Backfire intelligence under constant review. I did not know what data was being used. I did not know who was doing the study. I made no attempt to shape its findings.

-- I talked to no one at the CIA, George Bush included, about the study.

-- I did not know that McDonnell-Douglas was doing the study until after it was completed.

-- I did not see any part of the study in draft nor was I briefed on it. I have not seen the finished text to this day.

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2. "Aviation Week" claim: That the story that I warped the intelligence estimate is based on information from a "White House official."

The facts: Only two White House officials know anything about the study. Both categorically deny the allegations in your article. Neither has talked to an "Aviation Week" reporter. I challenge you to name your source. If you thought it in the national interest to spread this anonymous libel about the Secretary of State, the CIA and about our security in the first instance, then it is at least as clearly in the national interest that the public be able to judge the credibility of that source.

3. "Aviation Week" claim: That I have "conceded to the Soviets that the Backfire will not be considered in the heavy bomber category in the (strategic arms) negotiations and is making sure intelligence estimates confirm his position...."

The facts: No agreement on the Backfire has been reached. No "concession" as you allege with regard to the Backfire has been made. No proposal has been given to the Soviets which has not been approved by the NSC.

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4. "Aviation Week" claim: That the Ford Administra-
tion is "preparing to consummate a treaty based on
Vladivostok permitting the Soviets to operate the
Backfire as an intermediate-range bomber and through
other concessions limiting the U.S. cruise missiles."

The facts: The U.S. Government is negotiating on the basis of the Vladivostok Accord, but we are far from "consummating" an agreement such as you describe. The Backfire and the cruise missile issues remain open.

In sum, your article is malicious invention, as
insulting to our dedicated intelligence agencies as to
its intended target. There are legitimate intellectual
reasons to oppose a further strategic arms agreement
with the Soviet Union. Honest difference is possible;
informed debate, indeed, is vital to a sound public
understanding of the issue. But a national journal
hardly serves the cause of enlightened discourse by
peddling anonymous lies, particularly on a matter so
central to the very survival of our nation.

A responsible publication would have sought to
verify its claims before printing them; you made no
such attempt and could not have.

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A responsible publication would pause before accusing the Secretary of State of manipulating intelligence estimates and the CIA of lending itself to such a scheme; you did not.

A responsible publication would print a retraction and a full apology once the facts were known and the error clear.

Henry A. Kissinger

CORNING GLASS WORKS
CORNING
CORNING, NEW YORK 14830

10/2/73

AMORY HOUGHTON, JR.
Chairman of the Board

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DEAR HENRY -

ONCE AGAIN - MANY THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME OUT OF YOUR CRUSHING SCHEDULE TO BE WITH US AT THE PROJECT HOPE DINNER LAST WEEK.

I HOPE YOU REALIZE HOW MANY SILENT BOOSTERS YOU HAVE AS YOU CONTINUE TO

November 7, 1974

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The Honorable Henry Kissinger
Secretary of State
Washington, D. C.

Dear Henry:

I'm sorry I wasn't able to get you on the telephone however Jim Schlesinger did have a chance to talk with you. As I understand it, you felt it would not be right at this time to have your name on the ballot for Chief Marshall of our 25th Reunion in June.

Of course, we'll abide by your wishes. I do hope, however, that you'll be able to spend at least some time at the Reunion in June - the week of the eighth.

AHJr:mp

ARTHUR A. HOUGHTON, JR.

WYE PLANTATION
QUEENSTOWN, MARYLAND 21658

March 31, 1976

Dear Mr. Secretary:

Nina and I thank you for your kindness and thoughtfulness in including us among your guests yesterday at your luncheon for the King and Queen of Jordan.

It was a most enjoyable occasion. We were deeply impressed by the King and Queen and were heartened by their obvious friendship for you.

Our only disappointment was that Mrs. Kissinger could not be present. Her absence was the only lack in an otherwise perfect and memorable occasion.

We are deeply aware of the great burdens you bear as our Secretary of State at this particular time and send you our every good wish for success in your endeavors.

Nina joins me in appreciation of your graciousness to us in having us as your guests at yesterday's luncheon.

With our kind regards,

The Secretary of State
Department of State
Washington, D.C.

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