Dear Dr. Kissinger:

Perhaps you are interested in this letter
which is an addition to my Christmas
greetings which I have already sent out
to you earlier.

EDRICH R. BECHTLE

DR. PHIL., D. A.

AUBER STRASSE 111 · TELEFON: 0711 (STUTTGART) 371361

November 28, 1972

Neckar valley message - a personal letter

HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A GOOD YEAR 1973 FOR YOU AND YOURS!
AND, LIKE EVERY YEAR, at first some political comments:

Elections are over, - in the United States, in Canada, in New Zealand.
Finally, our own German destiny for the next 4 years and probably for
longer was decided when Mr. Brandt (SPD - which stands for Social
Democratic Party) and his coalition partner (FDP - which stands for
Free Democratic Party) where not voted out of office on November 19.
The left wing SPD (45,9 %) got more votes than the CDU/CSU (44,8 %);
the left of the middle FDP got 8,4 %. This is the worst blow for the
CDU since two decades. In the South the CDU (which stands for Christian
Democratic Union) and its sisterparty CSU (which stands for Christian
Social Union) did fine: The CDU in my state of Baden-Württemberg got
49,8 %, the CSU in Bavaria got 55,1 %. The battle for the CDU was lost
in the North and Northwest.

The results of our German elections are very disappointing for me. They
will certainly lead us still more to the left as we already are. This will
bring internal political problems, unrest, a slow-down in the economy
and the accompanying negative effects.

To interpret the election is difficult. So much I want to point out, however:
Roughly 10 % of the voters, namely 4 million persons, were voters for the
first time, including those who profited from last year's lowering of the
voting age to 18. The radicalism which has been voiced out during the last
years to the young people in schools, universities and in the factories by
socialistic and communistic teachers and functionaries is bearing fruits,
finally. The election was an election not so much about issues but about
"ideologies". SPD and FDP are out for a "change of the system". Everybody,
however, was made acquainted with the "message" of the parties during the
very tough election-time; nobody can say later that he or she "had not known".
We seem to be out for doing harm to ourselves (once again): "The Federal
Republic is not living in a time of 'logic' and 'common sense' any more, but
in a time of 'ideology' and 'belief'. The obvious lack of feeling for realities
makes it difficult to calculate the future. The future in many respect, if
not in every respect, will belong to German dynamic and dynamic ideology"
(newspaper "DIE WELT", November 21, 1972).

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FRIEDRICH R. BECHTLE

DH. PHIL., B.A.

7500 EBSLINGEN · WIFLINGSHAUSER STRASSE 111 · TELEFON: 0711 (STUTTGART) 371301

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Unfortunately, the basis of our democratic life is not as solid as it used to be. I may add, I think, that what I have written to you last year in this respect was confirmed by "Time" and other internationally known publications, - however not until many months later. Let me add today the following details:

**Universities and schools:** An absolute majority of the German university students in the Federal Republic are "left" (dpa-news-service of July 28, 1972). Left wing radicalism is gaining continuously ground. This development is the more serious as a growing number of professors, who in public proudly admit that they are marxists, are becoming members of the academic staff at universities. Take the world-reputed university of Heidelberg for an example: The minister of education of our state, Mr. Hahn, has just announced that "hundreds of communistic students" try to block the university's nominating committee and the work of the university. - In all the other schools of the German school system, especially in the high schools, the situation is the same one. - The "structure of motivations" of many of our young generations is constructed in such a way that it will last for quite a long time to come. It is based on Marcuse's metaphysical neo-marxism ("Paradise is possible already today; side-groups of the society are transforming society successfully"), on Ernest Mandel's political philosophy ("Socialism is impossible just in one country alone; we are in a time of transition which is lasting for another 3 to 4 decades until we have socialism everywhere) and finally on the concept of so-called active reformers ("The existing system of society only can be overcome by destroying it from within, by gaining power of existing power-centers of society"). - Here in Germany there is a very strong and dangerous affinity of the young generation towards the "new socialism". The conclusions which many of the young have drawn are these: We have already reached freedom from poverty, therefore, working hard is not necessary, it is even wrong. The slowest ship should decide the speed of progress. Equality should be everywhere. Further-more they say "Capitalism pays for work (only), socialism pays due to the needs". - In 32 out of 45 universities the left occupies 745 seats of all-together 1288, and out of the 745 seats 425 are occupied by the New Left, namely communists, maoists, anarchists, etc. (Zürcher Wirtschaftsbrief July 18, 1972). The fight against the "establishment" is gaining ground not only in the universities. Many intellectuals are infected by the neo-marxistic philosophies already.

**Press:** The left, led by the SPD, is making it clear continuously that the system in the field of press, as it is (still) existing here in the Federal Republic has to be changed. To them it is not enough that the left already has much influence in the political sections of the two (and only) German

FRIEDRICH R. BECHTITLE

DR. PHIL., D. A.

9300 EUBLINGEN · WYFLINGENHAUSER STRASSE 111 · TELEFON: 0711 (STUTTGART) 371301

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television programs. The publicly described aim is - among other things - to take away the "power" of the publishers.

The SPD wants to gain the key positions in the field of press to ensure that the political questions are treated in the right way by dependable people with a good socialistic attitude. ("Vorsicht Schreibtischtäter" by Helmut Schoeck, Seewald Publishing House, Stuttgart, 1972). -

There does not exist any other democratic country of the classical type in this world in which the validity of the existing system of the press is called in question. There is no other place on this globe where people can inform themselves more excellently, from different sources, than over here in Germany. But here in Germany the "march through the institutions" has begun also in the field of the press. - A very enlightening piece in this respect was written by the publisher of the "Gießener Allgemeine" on August 30, 1972. In his article he discussed the undemocratic and unbelievable proposals of the minister of justice of the land of Hesse, Hemfler/SPD, who advocated the abolishment of free press.

**Inner-security:** I am very sorry to state that the political bandits which killed 4 US-soldiers in Frankfurt/Heidelberg early this year and the Arab terrorists who were responsible for the killing of the unfortunate and poor Israelis during the Olympic Games were not "suddenly here". One could see many months earlier, that the SPD/FDP was doing all to voice out that "liberation from a police state" was a first-ranking aim. But one did not see that appropriate measures were taken to fight saboteurs, bandits, subversive elements, - until the bombs exploded.

**Economics:** Never since 1948 did we have such a clear inflationistic trend as we have now with consumer prices up to 6 % or more. Of course, in some other countries a similar development is occuring. But the government had predicted something else for Germany. What a nonsense was the statement that the government guarantees full-employment as well as price and wage stability, all at the same time. The productivity of our country has fallen in the meantime to 2 %. (Of course, indoctrination by Marxists also takes place in this field. SPD-led Hamburg approved a school-book recently in which the children read that in "the capitalistic West liberty exists to do business, while in the East nobody is afraid of loosing the place where he or she works".)

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FRIEDRICH R. BECHTLE

DR. PHIL., B.A.

9300 ERLINGEN · WIPLINGENHAUSER STRASSE 111 · TELEFON I 0711 (STUTTGART) 371501

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**Foreign policy:** Brandt's Ostpolitik has been based from the beginning on the belief that the UdSSR now is a self-contained, static might which has in mind only to keep what it has. Such an analysis ignores, as it seems, that the Soviet Union has two faces, namely the one which wants to stabilize the annexations up to the River Elbe, the other which is dynamic and full of ideas of expansion. - The former member of the Swiss government, Alt-Nationalrat Dr. Willi Bretscher, believes, as many Germans do, that Europe is going to be "Finlandinised" over the long run if the Soviet Union should succeed in pushing the United States out of Europe, and if no real power of adequate dimension is existing in Europe as an "anti-power" against communism (Neue Zürcher Zeitung of July 16, 1972, P 33/34). Therefore, a premature withdrawal of US-Forces from Germany would be the safest way to accelerate an already unquiet political development. In light of this many Germans admire and acknowledge that the United States have been continuing their engagement in Europe (like in Vietnam!) at least until now.

As to Vietnam: The daughter of our President Mr. Heinemann (SPD) is advocating now that West Germany should recognize North Vietnam right away. My comment: The poor South Vietnamese do not deserve such a treatment, even if they are nearly forsaken already by their allies, unfortunately!

The Ostpolitik, favoured by Washington, is accompanied over here by a growing pro-"russian" feeling, especially of young Germans. At the same time pro-american feelings are getting less strong. Is this that what we all wanted after World-War II ??

A year ago, nearly to the day, I have attended the three-days's German-American Conference in Washington, D. C. Unfortunately, it did not give me time enough to meet all the good friends Irene and I have. The conference was most interesting. It made clear (again) the heavy problems which are disturbing factors in the monetary field and in the field of international trade. Not encouraging it was to hear some Washington experts saying that they have to have time of some years to be able to solve the existing problems. American pragmatism which was so helpful in the past evidently does not get a chance this time. May next year, for the sake of the free world, bring us that more energy is being put into solving these urgent international matters than today and that no "trade-war" or similar actions take place between the United States and the European Common Market.

KISSINGER, HENRY A.

The White House
Washington

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WITH MY THANKS FOR YOUR LETTERS SENT ME BY MR MOOSE AND
MR WATTS I HEREBY SEND YOU MY EVERY GOOD WISH FOR A HAPPY

SEASONS GREETINGS

MOST RESPECTFULLY

JOSE MARIA BENSAUDE DIRECTOR MARITIMA OCIDENTE PRACA DUQUE
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May all that's glad
And gay and bright
Be yours today
From morn till night,
And may the year
That follows after
Be filled with happiness
And laughter!

RECEIVED

APR 13 1974

CENTRAL FILES

You know you're not forgotten
Any time throughout the year,
But this just comes to tell you so
When Easter time is here,
For you are being thought of
In a very special way,
More deeply and sincerely
Than these words can ever say.

RECEIVED

APR 18 1974

DEPARTMENT FILES

KISSINGER, HENRY A.

JAN 2 1973

Dear Joanne;

Just a short note to thank you for your kind
Christmas card to me. Written, personal
greetings are always especially appreciated
and it was thoughtful of you to take the time
to write to me.

I hope to see you again before too long. I
hope too that your holidays were happy, and
wish you all the best in the New Year.

Mrs. Joanne Carson
11001 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, California
90049

jlp:12/28/72

MEMORANDUM

THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON

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ACTION

January 13, 1970

MEMORANDUM FOR DR. KISSINGER

FROM: John H. Holdridge
SUBJECT: Reply to Prime Minister Il Kwon Chung

Prime Minister Chung has sent you a very warm season's greetings (Tab B). (I don't know why the message took nearly a month to get here.)

I suggest a reply, particularly in view of the unusually warm tone of the incoming.

RECOMMENDATION:

That you sign the response to Prime Minister Chung at Tab A.

Attachment

REPUBLIC OF KOREA

OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER

December 17, 1969

Dear Professor Kissinger:

I wish to send you my fondest holiday greetings,
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

To your deep concern for Korea and tireless devotion
to the cause of freedom, I am most grateful and feel indebted.

Mrs. Chung joins me in wishing you the very best of
your health, prosperity and happiness.

With warm personal regards,

Professor Henry A. Kissinger
The White House
Washington, D.C.
U. S. A.

恭賀新禧

Season's Greetings

Meilleurs Vœux

Felices Fiestas

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