Secretary
(Mrs.) Elissa Morris

Sincerely yours,

be very much appreciated.

Your prompt confirmation of this reservation will
as possible on the morning of the 13th.

all night, he would like to have the room available as soon
and will depart on Monday, June 13th. As he will be flying
to arrive in Frankfurt on the morning of Sunday, June 13th
Germany in June and passing through Frankfurt. He expects
be reserved for Dr. Henry V. Klaasinger, who will be visiting
I am writing to request that a room with bath

Gentlemen:

Attention: Reservations Manager

Germany
Frankfurt
Hotel Baesler Hot

May 11, 1960

GERMAN TRIP, JUNE -- JULY 1960

Professor Eric Voegelin
Institut für Politische Wissenschaften
der Universität München
Theresienstrasse 3-5/IV
Munich 2

Professor Doctor Maunz
Bayerischer Staatsminister
Government of Bavaria
Munich

Michael Rose, Esq.
British Embassy
B.F.P.O. 19
Bonn

Countess Marion Dönhoff
*Die Zeit*
Hamburg 1

Mr. Georg Kahn-Ackermann
Reitmorstrasse 15
Munich

Mr. Juergen Weichert
Germanenstrasse 60
Bad Godesberg, Germany

Mr. Siegfried Unseld
Klettenbergstrasse 35
Frankfurt/Main

Mr. Robert C. Benedict
Public Affairs Officer
American Consulate General
5-7 Koeniginstrasse
Munich

Mr. Berman-Fischer
Mrs. Brigitte B. Fischer
S. Fischer Verlag
Zeil 65-69
Frankfurt/Main

Mr. von Kries
Arbeitskreis für Wiedervereinigung
an der Universität Hamburg
Vor dem Holstentor 2
Hamburg 36

Hotel Baserler Hof
Dr. Heunisch
Wiesenhottenplatz 25 (Cancelled)
Frankfurt

Hotel Koenigshof
Bonn, Germany

✓ NAME

G. Canellopoulos

C. Tsatsos

Sp. Markezinis

G. Papandreou

C. Papaligouras

F. Zaimis

G. Rallis

S. Allamanis

✓ C. Dxiadis

C. Arliotis

Ch. Lambrakis

H. Vlachou (Mrs.)

F. Messinopoulos

P. Ponghis

TITLE

Vice President

Minister to the Pri Minister

Leader of the Liberal Dem. Party

Member of Parliament

Governor of the National Morgate
Bank of Greece

owner of "TO VIMA" newspaper

owner of "KATHIMERINI" "

General Director Royal National
Foundation

General Secretary Royal National
Foundation

ADDRESS

Palea Anactora - Athens

Palea Anactora - Athens

5 Likavitou Str., Athens

Kastri, Kifissia - Greece

34 Patriarchou Ioakim Str., Athens

24 Stratioticou Sindesmou Str. Athens

43 Omirou Str., Athens

Platia Agiou Georgiou Karitsi-Athens

Odos Sokratous - Athens

9 Philéllinon Str., Athens

9 Philéllinon Str., Athens

TRANSLATION

Source: Newspaper Vima of July 12, 1960

According to the American Specialist Mr. Kissinger, strong pressure by Soviet Russia on Greece Should Be Expected Soon. The pressure might even go as far as to cause "border incidents." A material and moral preparation is needed.

"Greece should be materially and morally prepared to face decisively strong Communist pressure on her which should be expected to manifest itself in the near future" stated American Professor Henry Kissinger who arrived in Athens in the evening of Sunday as a guest of the National Fund. Mr Kissinger is internationally known as one of the most authoritative theorists of Nuclear and Psychological Warfare. He is going to conduct talks in Greece with Government officials, members of the opposition, military leaders and publishers of Greek Newspapers. Mr Kissinger who is now a professor at Harvard University, despite his young age has been an advisor to many study and planning committees in Pentagon and among his other books he is also the author of his well known book "Nuclear Weapons and Foreign Policy". His studies, which he publishes occasionally are of international prestige also.

His observation on Greece, mentioned above, the American guest bases on the strategic importance which is attributed to Greece recently as well as on the repeated threats of which our country has of late become a target to an extent that it appears, as Mr Kissinger says, "that no opportunity to this effect in left unexploited". The pressure on us from the East, Professor Kissinger supports, will be exercised on the political and diplomatic levels and it should not be excluded that it might reach the point of even border incidents against Greece. "I believe that the purpose of this strong pressure will be to force Greece, by use of any means, to abandon the Western Alliance", Mr Kissinger stressed.

Because Greece, due to its terrain features and its geographic position occupies an important strategic position which, according to recent developments in international strategy and politics, should be by no means ignored by the opposite camp.

Mr. Kissinger is however very optimistic about the future of our country and feels sure that Greece, will overcome this crisis also with the same success that she has always faced, even in its most recent past, so many other threats against her." The purpose of the Soviet Policy, he said, "is to create points of unrest periodically to disturb the cohesion of Western Powers, to create impressions and fears on Public Opinion in Western Countries and cash in on what the Soviet Policy has gained in exchange."

The American Professor stressed the fact that, as far as he was concerned, the recent visit of Mr. Krushchev to Austria proved that neutrality between the two coalitions is of no use in this respect." The signs that the modern Soviet Policy follows in the four steps of the German Nazi Foreign Policy become more and more clear. Mr. Krushchev appears to have begun to be carried away by the same intoxication which possessed Hitler after his first successes. The Soviet leadership had better come out of this deception in time before humanity is called for to pay again for the mistakes of certain leaders who are carried away by unquestionable success. Because Mr. Krushchev, Mr. Kissinger continues, has every reason to be proud of his successes. One look is enough to show that since his ascent to the top of the Soviet hierarchy, he has certainly managed to win significant profits for his country. But he should not reach the point where the initiative will be grabbed away from his hands by the unpredictable factors of the trend of things."

Mr. Kissinger is also placing the intensification of cold war which he anticipates to the period " after the pressure on Persia. The American professor is of the opinion that, because of the terrific inventions in the field of nuclear weapons, the possibility for an international clash, with a mutual use of means of massive destruction, is becoming more and more weak. He however

believes that the possibilities for local clashes increase in areas where local conditions permit so. " For this reason, every country which desires to protect its freedom and independence should be in a position to prevent limited attacks against her avoiding to " provoke" through its material or moral nakedness the expression of attempts which become actions only when there exists certainty or even great possibility for their success. However when a country has the will and the means to resist, then among the first to be informed of it is the opponent who will either confine himself to the political or diplomatic field or will abandon any plans against this country. This is why NATO countries should be strong enough to meet any attacks against them until assistance from NATO of America" arrives."

Answering a question, Mr Kissinger stated that the equipping of a country with rockets is today an imperative need and a natural result of modernizing its war material. Especially in the case of Greece, Mr Kissinger expressed the opinion that we should possess "the type of rocket which is needed for the protection of the homeland" that is tactical rockets and not rockets of strategic importance. "Because Greece is not needed by America as an area from which strategic weapons will be launched, Greece should see to its defense only until her allies are able to help her. He also stressed that today the concept of a "rocket base" is outdated since rockets, even long range ones, may be launched following recent technical developments either from movable racks on land or from floating points. At this point he stressed the significance of naval forces as a factor for shock action and for transportation and survival" of civilians.

Mr Kissinger referring to the strategic developments in the area of the Mediterranean Sea stated that Greece is destined to play an important role in the protection of the freedom of the Arabic States. Because Greece and Turkey block off all attacks against the Arabic States. For this reason he considers the

alliance between Greece and Turkey and the preservation of the
independence of the Arabic world highly important. We also
expressed his confidence that the Arabic world " is not going
to be led along the dangerous winding of the policy of the Eastern
Elec.

Concluding Mr Klaasinger stressed that owing to the spiri-
tual and combat readiness of the free world many threats age not
peace have already been averted and expressed his confidence
that this phase of cold war will also fail since " violence always
imitates itself and looks the creative ability of the free man."

On the western slopes of Greece's second highest mountain, Mount Zyria, in the Peloponnese, lies the village of Goura, at an altitude of 950 metres, 178 km. from Athens. (Athens - Corinth - Patras road, turn left at Kiato, km. 110).

Skirting Lake Stymphalia, scene of mythical battles, with a view of Kaloyeressi, summit of Mount Zyria (2,375 m.) and its perennial snows, the road to the shady village of Goura follows the rushing river Olvios upstream through the narrow pass of Kastania and the

uplands of Feneos, amid forests of firs. The snowy summits of Zyria and the medieval castle of Orias are within easy reach of the village. The climate there is said to be extremely invigorating for every organism in summer, the limpidity of the atmosphere is unique.

40 rooms with 74 beds have been prepared in private homes for tourist accommodation in Goura.

ELATOY

TERPSITHEA
ELATOU

The villages of Terpsithea and Elatou, situated at an altitude of 800 metres and 1,050 metres respectively, are among the villages of Roumeli on the Omali mountains. The former is 45 km. from Lidoriki and the latter 50 km. from Naf-paktos. (See the two different routes, which are marked on the respective map). Fir trees cover this region, which has a very fine view over the Gulf of Corinth, the Ionian Sea, with Mount Olympus —

TERPSITHEA

home of the gods of mythology—the majestic Ainos and the shining mountains of Vardoussia in the distance. This is the magnificent and inspiring scenery awaiting visitors to these villages when they take a walk.

There, but also at the nearby village of Alepochori, far away from the noise and the turmoil of the cities, the tourist will find he is able to relax in surroundings of unparalleled beauty and serenity.

Throughout the region it is also worth while to observe the inhabitants and

their way of life. Only a few such regions still exist in Greece, with their beauty untouched and unspoiled by the march of modern civilization. In the villages of Roumeli, ancient customs and habits are still reverently observed and the visitor, whether passing traveller or tourist, has a unique opportunity of studying the old traditions of the country.

36 rooms with 56 beds have been prepared in private homes for tourist accommodation in the village of Terpsithea and 15 rooms with 24 beds at Elatou.

ler who has toured this
area.

On the special map (see
pages in the middle of
leafletlet) only the road to
Volos is indicated. Because
from there the tourist can
choose the itinerary he
likes best, towards Zagora,
or towards Tsangarada,
following either the roads
of the villages, or the pic-
turesque paths meander-
ing throughout the area.
And it is really worth
while, in every season—in
winter with the snow, in
spring among the wild
flowers, in autumn under
the gray sky, or in the sum-
mer in the fresh and in-
vigorating air—to make
this walk, descending the
sloping road from the sum-
mit Pliasidi of mount Pil-
ion, among groves of fruit
trees and dozens of small
gay and hospitable villages

45 rooms with 80 beds
have been prepared in pri-
vate homes for tourist ac-
commodation at Zagora
and 20 rooms with 40 beds
at Tsangarada.

SELI

KARYA

A most hospitable spot on the lower slopes of Mount Olympus, at an altitude of 900 metres, the village of Karya, with the ruined walls of the Titans, historic monastery of Kanales (1676 A. D.), the pure air and curious fir forests, is only 83 km. from Katerini, 100 km. from Larissa and 105 km. from Kozani, turning east at Eleftherohori.

(Before deciding on his itinerary, the tourist

had better ask whether the new road through Tempi, now under construction, is ready because then the whole drive up will be one of the most enchanting in Greece. And the traveller who makes a trip up to Thessaloniki should not fail to wander towards the lower slopes of Mount Olympus to enjoy a unique panorama).

17 rooms with 35 beds have been prepared in private homes for tourist accommodation at Karya.

KARYA

VYTINA

OLYMPIA

OLYMPIA

Olympia, with its
peaceful landscape, idyl-
lic scenery, ancient ruins
and museum of rare art
treasures, fills even the
most indifferent of visi-
tors with emotion and
enthusiasm. Olympia is
331 km. from Athens
via Corinth, Argos and
Tripolis, or 345 km. via
Corinth, Patras and Pyr-
gos. The first route pass-
es through farmlands

and mountain scenery,
while the second runs
close to the sea. Both
are in very good condi-
tion and visitors will en-
joy a series of splendid
views. It is impossible to
describe in this limited
space, the wonderful
relics of the past at Olym-
pia. But how can we
refrain from mentioning
the masterpiece of Praxi-
teles, the statue of Her-
mes? Nor can we omit to
note that recently ar-
chaeologists discovered
there the workshop of
the great sculptor Phi-
dias. And it is also said
that his goblet was found
with his name inscribed
upon it.

34 rooms with 70 beds
have been prepared in
private homes for tourist
accommodation at Olym-
pia.

VYTINA

At a distance of 199 km. from Athens, two roads lead to Vytina, which lies on the fir-covered slopes of Mount Menalos, at an altitude of 1,030 metres. The shorter of the two picturesque routes passes through 37 km. of mountain scenery, but it is not in such good condition as the other, via the village of Levidi, a journey of 46 km. In sunshine or snow, Vytina offers woods, waterfalls, pure air and interesting excursions to places whose names evoke memories of the

Greek War of Independence, reminding the tourist how a handful of Greeks, unarmed, fought desperately for their Liberty.

37 rooms with 80 beds have been prepared in private homes for tourist accommodation in Vytina.

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# EPTALOFOS

The name "Eptalofos" means "seven hills". Houses cover five of them and the village school stands on the sixth. The seventh is crowned by the chapel of Aghia Paraskevi. Eptalofos used to be known as "Ano Agoriani". It is a genuine example of an old world village. The inhabitants have kept alive their traditions, customs and dances, as can be seen at Easter, the feast of St. Paraskevi, or

any other festive occasion.

Eptalofos lies on the north-west slopes of Mount Parnassos, at an altitude of 900 metres. It is 193 km. from Athens on the Athens-Lamia road, turning left 8 km. outside Amphikleia, road through woods for 22 km.

18 rooms with 35 beds have been prepared in private homes for tourist accommodation at Eptalofos.

ALEPOKHORI

ALEPOCHORI

Winding streams of clearest water; high trees shading the courtyards and narrow streets of the village. An horizon bounded only by the Panachaic mountain range, high above the silver ribbon of the Gulf of Patras. This picturesque Roumeli village is uniquely hospitable. Alepochori is 270 km. from Athens via Delphi - Amfissa - Lidoriki and 295 km. via Peloponnese (Corinth, Aighion, Ri-

on and Nafpaktos). Its houses, are built at an altitude of 950 m. on the fir-covered side of Mount Vlachovouno. In the vicinity there are many interesting sites, as for instance Aghia Paraskevi, Fterousi, the sources of Stilia, the Xero Elato and the fountain of Veligekas.

17 rooms with 30 beds have been prepared in private houses for tourist accommodation at Alepochori.

EPTALOFOS

ZAGORIA

On the Pindos range,
between Tymphis, Smo-
lika and Mitsikeli, 1,100
metres above Ioannina,
the Zagoria region of
Epirus contains 46 villa-
ges, each with its own
particular beauty. No-
where else in Greece is
there such wild mountain
scenery. Its inaccessible
peaks, dense forests and
precipitous waterfalls
offer magnificent views.
The fine old houses and
unexampled hospitality
of the inhabitants of Za-
goria complete the pic-
ture. The following villa-
ges have been organised
for tourism : Monodendri

(39 km. from Ioannina,
altitude 1,100 metres. 14
tourist rooms, 38 beds),
with the amazing hol-
lowed-out pass of Vikon,
900 m. deep with an
opening of 50-100 me-
tres, and the old monas-
tery of Aghia Paraskevi
(A. D. 1412), perched like
an eagle's nest on the top

ZAGORIA

of the rocks. (Cells of 5 beds for tourists). Kipi (39 km. from Ioannina, altitude 980 metres, 13 tourist rooms with 29 beds) in peaceful scenery.

Dicorfo (42 km. from Ioannina, altitude 980 metres. 16 tourist rooms, 46 beds) with plentiful vegetation and water.

Aristi (48 km. from Ioannina, altitude 650 metres. 24 tourist rooms with 51 beds) near to the Voidomati river and its trout-fishing.

Tsepelovo (51 km. from Ioannina, altitude 1,050 metres. 23 tourist rooms, 60 beds) with a wonderful dry climate and pure air.

Papigon (58 km. from Ioannina, altitude 900 metres. 17 tourist rooms, 30 beds) whose special beauties have been sung in our popular songs.

All the above-mentioned tourist accommodation is in private homes.

POLYDENDRON

KALENTZI

POLYDENDRO

The charming village of Polydendro stands on a plateau in the Pieria region, surrounded by oak and beech woods and fruit orchards, at an altitude of 750 metres. It is 22 kilometres from Veroia, and the road to Polydendro takes visitors through varied and constantly changing scenery — past fields and winding rivers, waterfalls, ravines and mountains. Ancient tombs in the shape of sarcophagi, walls, ramparts, an aqueduct, roads paved

with flagstones, pillars in the Doric style, porticos etc., are just a few specimens of the many relics of times past that are well worth seeing.

Under the towering peak of Flambouro (with an altitude of 1,850 metres), 15 rooms with 32 beds have been prepared in private homes for tourist accommodation at Polydendro and in the nearby villages of the Pieria region, famous for its history and ancient ruins.

SKOPELOS

ALONISSOS

SKOPELOS

The island of Skopelos, one of the most interesting in the area, lies between Skiathos and Alonysos. It is covered in trees and flowers and has many relics of ancient civilizations. Fishing and swimming are among its chief attractions. Excursions amid beautiful scenery will remain unforgettable memories for visitors. One of these is to Trypiti, on the Stafylos beach, where jewels and ancient gold weapons have been found and also other interesting relics from the past.

The visitor

will specially enjoy the local products of the island, justly renowned. Small court-yards, porches, narrow stairways among wild flowers in the steep roads, compose a faithful picture of the peculiar architecture of Greek islands. This is the scenery of rare beauty which awaits the visitors to this picturesque island when they take a walk. 21 rooms with 43 beds have been prepared in private homes for tourist accommodation at Skopelos.

SINGRI

The white houses of Singri, with their red roofs, look from a distance like a group of mushrooms. The village lies in the south-west corner of Mytiline. Singri is famous for its petrified forests, covered by volcanic lava thousands of years ago. The penetrating force of driving rains has brought these petrified trees back to the surface after all these years, and they do not look very different from the oak trees, cedars and planes of to-day. The petrified forest is one of nature's most unique phenomena and its rare natu-

ral cemetery is an impressive sight.

But the drive up to the village is also really enchanting. Such are the alternative sights of the landscape, from the sea up to the mountain and from the valleys to the bays, the olive groves, the fields, the flower gardens, and the roads. There the tourist will stop constantly to admire the renowned beauty, the natural beauty, of Mytilene.

12 rooms with 23 beds have been prepared in private homes for tourist accommodation at Singri.

GOURA

VILLAGE GUIDE

VILLIA

On the fresh, wooded slopes of Mount Cithaeron, scene of the ancient festivals of Dionysos, at an altitude of 670 metres, the village of Villia has the shape of an amphitheatre in the hillside, 54 km. from Athens. (Athens-Thebes road, turn

left at 49th km.). Villia is a place for walkers and climbers, the starting point for excursions among pine trees, rocks, waters, thyme and wild flowers. Seventeen km. away, beneath the walls of the ancient fortress of Aegosthena, spreads a beach of rare beauty — Porto Yermeno — which will remain an unforgettable memory to visitors who have enjoyed its waters. An excursion from Villia to Thebes, where the visitor can admire the ruins of a medieval castle is also very interesting.

81 rooms with 175 beds have been prepared in private homes for tourist accommodation in Villia.

VILIA

JEST HOUSE

AEGINA

The island of Aegina is 15 miles from Piraeus. The beautiful little chapel of St. Nicholas stands at the entrance to its harbour.

Means of communication are available regularly. Fares are cheap and one can easily and comfortably make excursions to the nearby sites.

There are various interesting places to visit, but nothing could surpass the magnificent site of the Temple of Aphea Athena, 13 km. from the harbour, 200 metres above sea-level and surrounded by woods. This temple together with the two other temples of Athena—the first at Sounion,

the second at the Acropolis of Athens—complete the famous “Sacred Triangle” of the goddess. Three km. away is the seaside village of Aghia Marina, and nearby is the monastery of St. Nectarius, where one of Orthodoxy’s youngest Saints is buried.

10 rooms with 37 beds have been prepared in private homes for tourist accommodation in Aghia Marina.

AIGINA

SIGRI

(Continued from first page)
under a programme known as
the "Village Hotel".

For any further information
please refer to the Royal Na-
tional Foundation's "Tourist
Information Office", (9 Philel-
linon St., Athens. Tel: 36-126)
open daily, including Sundays,
from early in the morning until
late at night.

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