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## Europe

Although it is the primary theme of only a few letters (about 30) there was persistent uneasiness about US relations with the Soviet Union, different aspects of which were mentioned by many writers in the light of trade, food prices, the oil shortage and the Middle East. (Tab Z) Our mail indicates that the public so far has perceived little benefit from detente (Tab AA) (we have yet to see a letter in which the policy of detente was given any credit for expediting a cease fire in the Middle East).

There were over 30 requests on behalf of individual Jews seeking to leave the Soviet Union.

There was a slight but continuing interest in the fate of the Carabanchel 10, recently sentenced to jail for political activities in Spain. The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom is apparently sparking the letters on their behalf. (Tab BB)

We received some more copies of the Canadian broadcaster Gordon Sinclair's piece praising the United States--writers are pleased that a foreigner appreciates the great accomplishments of the United States.

## Latin America

Interest was not intense, but there was a continuation of letters (15-20) on behalf of individuals imprisoned in Chile, including what may be a new subject--medical personnel being held, (Tab CC) and requests for political asylum for them in the United States. (Tab DD)

On the other hand, about the same number of writers opposed the immigration of any more Latin Americans (braceros, Cubans, or Haitians) to the United States. (Tab EE)

## Africa

The case of Guinea-Bissau found a few more adherents, (Tab FF) mostly inspired by religious organizations, and there were occasional anti-Portuguese and anti-apartheid letters.