BR thanks Misha for the assistance he provided Christopher Farley during his preparations for the trip to Albania.

Pojani is a member of the Albanian Peace Committee.

Farley informs "comrade Pojani" of his safe return to Britain and thanks him for his "extraordinary hospitality". Farley refers to "a few presents" he is sending Pojani in a separate mailing.

Nano is Secretary-General of the Albanian Peace Committee.

Farley thanks "comrade Nano" for his "generous hospitality" and "great assistance" during his visit to Albania.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177028, TL(CAR,X).

BR hopes that "... Albanian popular organizations and journals will give attention to the work of the International War Crimes Tribunal."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177030, TL(CAR).

BR has "... read with approval the declaration of the Albanian Party of Labour with respect to the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia."

BR refers to an enclosed appeal (not present) and hopes a "... delegate from the Albanian Party of Labour could partake in the conference which we are planning."

The letter is a copy of the one found at record 65505, with the addition of three lines in the first paragraph.

BR writes of recent world events that "... have not been grasped sufficiently by the world."

He mentions the Albanian government's withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact, the build-up of Soviet forces in Bulgaria, and the invasion of Czechoslovakia; "the secret diplomacy of the rulers of the United States and the Soviet Union threatens the liberty and sovereignty of men everywhere."

The content of the letter is the same as the one sent to Le Monde; see record 65507.

At the top left-hand corner: "Signed and returned to Shavers Place 3/10/68".

Also present are various copies of the letter.

A TL(TC), document .177034, appears to be a draft as it is missing four paragraphs which are present in the TL(CAR).

A one-page (labelled as page 3) incomplete copy of the letter, TL(CAR,X), showing the signatures of Sartre and Laurent Schwartz (who does not appear as a signatory of the document in other copies that are present).

A PD(X) of the letter as it appeared in the Times, with the title: "Balkan Dangers", document .177036.

The date of 9 October 1968 is stamped on the PD(X).

BR refers to an enclosed copy (not present) of an appeal he has "sent to the Secretary-General of the United Nations concerning the war in Vietnam." BR asks Hoxha if it "would be possible for you to instruct your Ambassador at the United Nations to associate your country with this appeal?"

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177038, TL(CAR).

BR is informed of the "... case of Djamila Bouhired, a 22-year old Algerian girl condemned to death by a military tribunal for complicity in terrorist acts." Also present, on the same page, is an appeal to the President of the French Republic asking him to grant a reprieve for Bouhired.

The appeal is signed by Ritchie Calder, L. John Collins, and Benn W. Levy.

BR is asked to sign the appeal. The letter also refers to an enclosed (see record 65511) pamphlet, which outlines Bouhired's lawyer's defence plea.

At the top of the document, in pencil: "Signed and sent 31 Dec.'59 Send to Union of Democratic Control 86 Rochester Row London SW1."

A copy of the defence plea made by the lawyer of Djamila Bouhired.

The plea is on 8 sheets, double sided.

The plea is mentioned as an attachment at record 65511.

Ben Bella is Prime Minister of Algeria.

BR is "... convinced that unless the Arab world or Israel find a way to make a dramatic gesture for the purpose of ending the arms race in the Middle East, only terrible conflict can ensue...." Ben Bella could make an appeal for a moratorium on the nuclear arms race.

Also present are three copies of the letter, two TL(CAR), documents .177040 and .177041, and a TL(CAR,X), document .177042.

BR thanks Ben Bella for the invitation to visit Algeria, and although he must decline, asks if Ben Bella could receive two of his representatives on "approximately June 27".

BR's letter contains a message for the Conference for the Denuclearization of the Mediterranean.

The conference is to take place in Algiers 5–9 July 1964.

Naserallah is a representative of the Bahraini Students in Beirut. He requests BR's "denunciation of British troops murdering justified Bahraini revolutionists seeking basic citizens rights...."

BR submits a list of people whom he hopes will be permitted to leave the Soviet Union and emigrate to Israel.

The people are as follows: Nussa Shayewitsh Rosenblueth and his wife and young son, Moses Simonwitsh Schnapp and his wife and son of Klara Zetkina, Mrs. Olga Soldmondvna Paul, Jonis Refuel and his family, Josef Ben Hayim and his wife Shiva Bat Salomon Gerzberg, Leib Abraham Babanskaja and his wife Gita Babanskaja and their two children, and Ruvin Hurvitz.

"Personal and confidential". Khrushchev is Premier of the Soviet Union.

BR expresses his "heartfelt admiration" for Khrushchev's foreign policy and comments, "Among the heads of powerful states, you, alone—or so it seems to me—have any care either for your own country or for our common species."

Also present are two copies of the letter, TL(CAR).

The letter also exists in dictated form (RA1 750), record 7643.

Gromyko is the Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs.

BR, having read Soviet News, is happy to learn that "... the Russian people take the same view of the Vietnam crisis as I and many other left-wing people in the British Labour Party take."

BR hopes that it would "... be possible for the Soviet government to identify itself with moves towards an international conference before many million more lives are lost."

At the top left-hand corner: "Delivered by hand by C. Farley 17/3/65".

The public statement said to be enclosed (not present) is probably B&R C65.14.

Kosygin shares BR's "... anxiety about the gravity of the situation in Vietnam as a result of actions by the United States", and adds that the U.S. should "... answer for in full for the international banditry which they are committing in Vietnam."

The telegram is in reply to BR's of 20 July 1966 (see B&R A146, Chap. 4).

Although BR mentions that "American attacks threaten world peace ...", he nevertheless appeals to Ho Chi Minh "... not to respond so as to provide pretexts for U.S. extension of the war...."

Ho Chi Minh welcomes BR's condemnation of the American involvement in Vietnam and states that "... in view of United States imperialists' act of war, we have been compelled to take necessary action in self-defence to safeguard our sovereignty and security."

Also present are two single-page copies of the telegram, TEL(TC) and TEL(TC,CAR).

BR, in response to Ho Chi Minh's telegram (see record 65409), states that he can "... entirely sympathise with your position and your people." Ho Chi Minh's "... request for the reconvening of the 14-nation Geneva Conference is entirely just.

BR states that it is "a great pleasure" to greet Ho Chi Minh through BR's representative, Christopher Farley, and assures him that he "... entirely supports your position with regard to the future of Vietnam."

BR asks Ho Chi Minh to become a sponsor of the BRPF.

The bottom portion of the letter is missing.

BR thanks Ho Chi Minh for the treatment of his representative, Christopher Farley, while in North Vietnam. BR also thanks Ho Chi Minh for his "generous financial assistance" regarding the BRPF.

BR mentions that he is sending BRPF material dealing with the war in Vietnam "under separate cover".

BR thanks Ho Chi Minh for the photograph of himself and hopes that Ho Chi Minh will become a sponsor of the BRPF.

Ho Chi Minh had thought his "... Communism would prove a liability to the Foundation...."

However, BR mentions that he approves of Ho Chi Minh's actions and "... [w]ould be happy to defend them publicly against any criticism."

Xien is President of the Intellectuals' Committee of Action.

In response to Xien's recent cable, BR mentions that he has sent a cable to General Khanh in Saigon (see record 65526) and released a press statement (see record 65527).

General Khanh is the leader of South Vietnam. Telegram found at record 65525.
 

Press statement dealing with the treatment of anti-U.S. demonstrators in South Vietnam. This statement is found in the letter at record 65525.

BR, in response to the executions of demonstrators in South Vietnam, comments: "What sort of government is the U.S. and the British Labour government upholding in Saigon?"

Along with this statement, a copy of BR's telegram to General Khanh was released to the press; see record 65526.

BR is concerned about the "... increasingly provocative behaviour of the United States...." BR refers to a major speech he will be giving at the London School of Economics on 16 February 1965. The speech will deal with "... the behaviour of the Western powers in South-East Asia."

BR appreciates Ho Chi Minh's offer to "contribute financially" to the BRPF.

BR comments on the American attack on North Vietnam, calling it "disastrous" as "... it involves the danger of war with Russia and China."

BR calls the British Labour government support of U.S. policy in Vietnam "intolerable". BR hopes that the American action in North Vietnam will be condemned as aggression at the United Nations...."

Also present is a copy of the letter, TL(CAR).

BR is "... deeply disturbed by the outrageous American attacks on your country and the threat they pose to the peace of the world."

BR mentions that Prime Minister Wilson "... faces the downfall of his government unless he takes some initiative over the Vietnam crisis."

BR sends his London School of Economics speech and emergency statement. BR refers to an enclosed memorandum (see record 65531) that outlines "... possible steps for you [Ho Chi Minh] to consider with reference to the crisis."

Also present are three copies of the letter, two TL(CAR) and one TL(CAR,X).

BR outlines proposed steps to ending the conflict in Vietnam. He proposes a temporary cease-fire and "... a rapid settlement along the lines of the Geneva Conference of 1954."

Also present are three copies of the memorandum, two TL(CAR) and one TL(CAR,X).

A thank-you cable for BR's messages of 8 and 9 February 1965.

Also present are two copies of the telegram, TEL(X).

BR thanks Ho Chi Minh for the "generous gift of 20,000 NF" in support of the BRPF, and adds that the U.S. "... prefers the risk of world nuclear war to the thought of independence for South Vietnam."

Ho Chi Minh describes the situation as "very dangerous" as the U.S. has increased its manpower in Vietnam and has attacked "various places" in North Vietnam. Ho comments that the "... U.S.A. is carrying out escalation blatantly sabotaging 1954 Geneva agreements...."

Also present is a copy of the telegram, TEL(X).

Tinh is Secretary-General of the Vietnam Peace Committee.

BR is very grateful for the "generous gift" to the BRPF; see record 65533.

BR "earnestly" requests that Ho Chi Minh reply to his "... later letter before American belligerence engulfs your country and moves to China."

Also present is a copy of the telegram, TL(TC,X).

An appeal by the Conference for the Denuclearization of the Mediterranean, both on land and at sea.

The appeal outlines the arguments in favour of making the Mediterranean a nuclear-free zone.

The official document number, as assigned by the conference, is DOC/053/HW.

Final communiqué by the Conference for the Denuclearization of the Mediterranean, both on land and at sea. The conference took place in Algiers 5-9 July 1964.

The communiqué outlines the points covered during the meeting and the resolution to "... set up a permanent body ... to ensure the continuity of the work of this Conference." The official document number given the communiqué by the Conference is DOC/054/IZ.

Delegates from the following countries took part: Algeria, Albania, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Palestine, Spain, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Republic, and Yugoslavia.

Countries sending observers to the conference: Aden, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bulgaria, Congo-Leo, Czechoslovakia, German Democratic Republic, Ghana, Great Britain (BR's representative), British Peace Committee, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Italy, Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Poland, Portugal, Romania, and Senegal. As well, the International Federation of Democratic Women attended.

Telegram is in French.

Haouar is the President of the Conference for Denuclearization of the Mediterranean, both at sea and on land.

Schoenman tells Ben Bella that "the conference I mentioned will now be organized...."

The conference being organized is the Conference for the Denuclearization of the Middle East.

Also present is a copy of the letter, TL(CAR).

BR is "... very encouraged to learn of the results of the Conference on the Denuclearization of the Mediterranean."

BR "... would very much welcome some participation from Algeria...."

Schoenman refers to two enclosed pamphlets (not present) and asks for Ben Bella's opinion. The pamphlets concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Note in pencil at the top: "This letter was sent to most of the Heads of State of the Third World."

Bouteflika is the Algerian Foreign Minister.

BR wishes to "... establish an association between my Foundation and your government particularly as we have far-reaching plans with the United Arab Republic."

BR also mentions his discussions with Mr. Loutvi el Khouli.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177052, TL(CAR).

Boumedienne is President of Algeria.

BR is concerned about American interference in the affairs of developing countries and, as such, is concerned about the "... removal of Mr. Zulfiqar Bhutto, who was the architect of a foreign policy of independence and Afro-Asian solidarity...." BR asks Boumedienne to support Bhutto's efforts.

The letter is typed on BRPF letterhead and has "Copy" and "Note alterations" written on it.

Also present are two copies of the letter, TL and TL(CAR). This draft letter has alterations in Farley's hand and was retyped for the final version catalogued above.

In Arabic with an English translation.

Tobal is a member of the Tunisian National Opposition.

An appeal to reopen the investigation into the murder of Saleh Ben Yussef, who was killed in August 1961 while as a "guest of the German people".

Saleh Ben Yussef was the Tunisian Nationalist leader.

In Arabic with an English translation.

Tobal asks BR to "... take interest in the case of Saleh Ben Yussef", the Tunisian Nationalist leader, who was killed while on a visit to Frankfurt, Germany in August 1961. Tobal refers to an enclosed appeal, found at record 65545.

The enclosed English translation, document .177058, has a draft of the letter found at record 65547 written at the top of the first page.

Also present on the last page of the translation is the handwritten address of Tobal, "Adresse Ibrahim Tobal 20 Shara Elgazira Zamalek—Cairo (R.A.U.) ou 7 Rue Lafayette Btef—Alger—Algerie".

In Arabic with an English translation.

BR responds to Tobal's letter of 20 September 1966; see record 65546. BR writes that he "... wholeheartedly supports an enquiry into the murder of Saleh Ben Yussuf and should wish to assist your efforts." BR asks Tobal to keep him "closely informed".

See record 65546 for the handwritten draft of this letter.

Boumedienne is President of Algeria.

BR asks Boumedienne "... to use your good offices to persuade President Mobutu to spare the life of Pierre Mulele now under sentence of death in the Congo."

Joseph Mobutu is President of the Congo.

BR refers to an enclosed (not present) "... copy of an appeal which I have sent to the Secretary-General of the United Nations concerning the war in Vietnam."

BR asks Boumedienne if it would be possible for the Algerian Ambassador at the UN to "associate your country with this appeal?"

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177063, TL(CAR).

BR writes that "the danger of a wider war in Asia is imminent. The U.S. threatens the peace of the world." BR refers to the war in Vietnam, stating that "the only solution is the withdrawal of U.S. troops in conformity with the already negotiated Geneva agreements."

Cookson is Secretary for the Australian Women's Project Against French Tests in the Pacific.

Cookson, writing on behalf of Janice Symons who is the President of the Project, thanks BR for his support and asks for a donation in support of the Committee Against Atomic Testing.

Enclosed is a statement outlining the further progress of the Australian Women's Project Against French Tests in the Pacific.

Schoenman, writing on behalf of BR, thanks Cookson for her letter of 31 December 1963 (see record 65551) and adds that BR is "... pleased to learn of the progress of the Project in Australia."

Nixon is Secretary, South Coast Peace Committee.

Nixon advises the BRPF of the new mailing address of the South Coast Peace Committee.

Martin writes on behalf of the Executive of the Australian and New Zealand Congress for International Co-operation and Disarmament.

The Congress asks BR to send a message to be read during the rally to mark the occasion of Hiroshima Day. The rally is to take place 7 to 8 August 1965.

The letter also names the Chairman of the Conference, Rev. A.M. Dickie, and the Secretary, S. Goldbloom.

Martin is a representative of the Australian and New Zealand Congress for International Co-operation and Disarmament.

Schoenman thanks Martin for his letter of 1 July 1965; see record 65554.

The letter also contains a statement from BR that is to be read out at the rally taking place 8 August 1965. The statement concerns "the reckless actions of the American government in Vietnam...."

Schoenman refers to the Australian and New Zealand branch of the BRPF, and its Chairman L.F.J. Ross.

Smith is a member of the Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders.

Smith refers to the Council's annual conference, taking place 24-26 March 1967, and asks if BR "... would send a greeting to be read out at the opening of the conference."

BR provides a statement to be read out at the opening of the Council's annual conference.

The statement refers to the war in Vietnam.

BR comments that "it is difficult to wage a racist war in Vietnam and, at the same time, grant rights to the exploited of Australia."

Telegram is in German and sent to 41 Queens Road, Richmond.

The telegram is signed "Oesterr Gewerkschaftsbund I.A. Dr Staff".

*Dated from BR's reply at record 12532.

Annerl inquires if there is anyway to use sports in the nuclear disarmament movement without affecting its sportiveness.

Edith Russell, writing on BR's behalf, suggests that there are many ways "... in which sport can be used to further the disarmament movement without destroying its sportiveness."

Kinsey, whose former name is Gustav Thomas Katz, is one of BR's representatives. (He lived 1927-2000.)

Anders is an Austrian writer and philosopher.

Anders writes of his pleasure at meeting Kinsey and of "the chance of hearing directly about the grand old man's plans and projects." Anders, regarding the BRPF, states that he "... shall always be at the disposal of this organization."

Gorbach is Chancellor of Austria.

BR appeals "... for the release of nine Iranian students."

Broda is Austrian Justice Minister.

BR appreciates the decision to free the nine Iranian students he cabled Chancellor Gorbach about on 16 December 1964; see record 65562.

BR appeals to Broda to grant the students "... political asylum on humanitarian grounds."

Schroenen is the Austrian Ambassador.

Farley writes that the BRPF is "... gravely disturbed at reports from Austria of the activities of the Iranian Secret Police (A.A.V.A.K.) in Austria. Farley also refers to the injuries of Mr. Ismaiil Salem, commenting "How can Austria permit the Secret Police of a foreign nation to behave this way on Austrian soil...."

The letter was copied to Ken Coates and the Confederation of Iranian Students.

Hochleitner is a counsellor at the Austrian Embassy.

Hochleitner, in response to Farley's letter of 27 February 1969 (see record 65564), comments that the information on Mr. Ismaiil Salem has been "... transmitted to the competent Austrian authorities, as requested." Hochleitner also notes that the "... Austrian authorities were not aware of any activities of the Iranian secret police organization S.A.V.A.K. within Austrian territory (also spelled "Savak").

A thank-you letter.

Hochleitner follows up on his letter of 4 March 1969; see  record 65565. Hochleitner informs Farley that both Ismaiil Salem and Mehdi Takeh were sentenced to deportation as a result of being convicted of "criminal offences"; however, both men have appealed their sentences.

Nuasami is a representative of the Bahraini Students in Beirut. He comments on British policy in Bahrain, noting that "since the 19th century, Britain has endeavoured to subdue the people in Bahrain using all the possible inhuman means on the pretext of protection." Nuasami asks BR for his support "... to the suppressed people in Bahrain."

The letter states that we (the assumption is that "we" refers to the BRPF) "... had received information from Mr. Rahman Nuasami of the Bahraini students in Beirut...."

The letter outlines the abuses Bahraini citizens were subject to "... in the course of the disturbances in Bahrain between March 23 and April 20."

Vastapane is the Secretary-General of the Conférence des Sommets.

Vastapane thanks BR for his "great support and help".

BR outlines the "Folly of Current Cold War Policy", and mentions the formation of the BRPF. He asks Queen Elisabeth to sponsor the Foundation.

Queen Elisabeth accepts BR's proposition. BR had mentioned the formation of the BRPF and requested Queen Elisabeth's sponsorship in an earlier letter; see record 65571.

Also present is a copy of the telegram, document .177084, in Edith Russell's hand. At the foot of the handwritten copy Edith has written "I suppose this is the Queen?". The date is taken from the handwritten copy.

BR is gratified that Queen Elisabeth has decided to become a sponsor of the BRPF.

The year is mistakenly typed as "1961".

BR cites the Cuban Missile Crisis as the reason for not writing Elisabeth sooner, and is "heartened" by her support of the BRPF.

Queen Elisabeth agrees with BR's position on using "the most powerful means at our disposal" to warn people of the danger of nuclear war. She also sees the need for establishing the BRPF, and is "glad to authorize you to use my name and to associate it with your own...."

BR thanks Queen Elisabeth for her support of the BRPF and asks if she could receive one of his representatives, Charles Ellis.

BR is "grateful" that Elisabeth is willing to sign the appeal to Khrushchev. BR asks Elisabeth if she would be able "to receive two of his representatives who will be in Brussels in the near future."

Van den Bosch is the Belgian ambassador. He  informs BR that Elisabeth's name should no longer be associated with the BRPF as "the organization has, in recent months, also tended to pursue aims other than those mentioned by you...."

BR, responding to Van den Bosch's letter of 7 November 1966 (see 65578), asks him to "inform me what aims the Foundation has pursued in recent months which are not educational or charitable, and to which your government has taken exception, and the reasons for its objections."

Schoenman is writing to the director of the Ministry of Justice on behalf of the BRPF. The directors of the BRPF are "deeply concerned" about the right of General Mahmud Jaghbir to remain in Belgium. General Jaghbir is a political exile.

Letter is in French. Raymaekers is the administrative secretary to the Director-General of the Ministry of Justice.

Raymaekers is responding to a letter written by Schoenman on 17 July 1967; see record 65580.

Aronstein is President of the Ligue Belge pour la Défense des Droits de l'Homme.

Aronstein refers to an enclosed report (not present) dealing with "... the situation of civil and social rights in Ulster."

Aronstein asks if any documents the BRPF have published on Ulster could be sent to the League.

BR writes that the imprisonment of French journalist Régis Debray "... is a flagrant instance of the violation of human rights as defined in the United Nations Charter."

BR comments that the "United States Central Intelligence Agency has ordered the Bolivian government to hold the French journalist Régis Debray incommunicado in a military dungeon."

Also present is a copy of the statement, document .177096, TS(CAR).

BR writes to the editor of I.F. Stone's Weekly.

BR comments on the imprisonment of Régis Debray (see record 65583), and notes that "when we defend Professor Debray's right to discover the grim reality of oppression among the peasant guerrillas of Latin America, we are doing nothing more than protecting our own interest."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177098, TL(CAR).

BR writes to the editor of Le Monde.

BR comments on the imprisonment of Régis Debray (see record 65583), and notes that "when we defend Professor Debray's right to discover the grim reality of oppression among the peasant guerrillas of Latin America, we are doing nothing more than protecting our own interest."

Also present are two copies of the letter, documents .177100 and .177101, TL(CAR).

BR writes to the editor of the New York Herald Tribune.

BR comments on the imprisonment of Régis Debray (see record 65583), and notes that "when we defend Professor Debray's right to discover the grim reality of oppression among the peasant guerrillas of Latin America, we are doing nothing more than protecting our own interest."

Also present are two copies of the letter, document .177103, TL(CAR) and an unnumbered document, TL(CAR).

BR writes to the editor of The Times, London.

BR comments on the imprisonment of Régis Debray (see record 65583), and notes that "when we defend Professor Debray's right to discover the grim reality of oppression among the peasant guerrillas of Latin America, we are doing nothing more than protecting our own interest."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177105, TL(CAR).

The letter is the draft of a letter sent to various newspapers.

BR comments on the imprisonment of Régis Debray (see record 65583), and notes that "when we defend Professor Debray's right to discover the grim reality of oppression among the peasant guerrillas of Latin America, we are doing nothing more than protecting our own interest."

At the foot of the letter in pencil: "Sent to: Siempre, New York Herald Tribune, The Times, Le Monde, I.F. Stone's Weekly".

BR writes to the editor of Siempre.

BR comments on the imprisonment of Régis Debray (see record 65583), and notes that "when we defend Professor Debray's right to discover the grim reality of oppression among the peasant guerrillas of Latin America, we are doing nothing more than protecting our own interest."

Photocopy of BR's letter to the editor of the International Herald Tribune as it appeared in the newspaper; see record 65586.

Barrientos is the President of Bolivia. BR informs him that Ken Coates is visiting the country as an observer at the trial of Régis Debray. BR asks Barrientos to "... extend to Mr. Coates all possible co-operation ...", and appeals for the right for Coates to interview Debray.

Telegram sent to the BRPF.

The telegram reads "Pro Schoenman Exroper trial almost certain open Camiri Monday Sept 18 eye returned Lapaz Exlima today ends."

At the top of the TEL(X): "Copy sent and telephoned to RUSS 15/9/67", i.e. to Russell Stetler.

Ralph Schoenman has identified the sender as Chris Roper, who was a Reuters reporter whom he met in Bolivia.

Press statement concerning recent events in Bolivia.

BR comments on the trial of Régis Debray, in which Schoenman was "removed bodily from the courtroom".

BR also imparts that the Bolivian government is subservient to the U.S. and that "... we should arouse mankind to oppose the new barbarism of America and her obsequious partners in callous inhumanity."

BR writes to the editor of The Times.

BR comments on an article by Herbert Matthews on Cuba and the newspaper's report on the trial of Régis Debray.

BR notes that if "... we value the contributions of courageous journalists, we should demand the immediate release of Mr. Debray so that he may take his place beside Mr. Matthews."

Letter reads "Of course add my name. Are you going to mention the other two? How about sending someone (Murray Sayle?) to Bolivia?"

Salinas is President of Bolivia.

BR appeals for the release of Régis Debray and other political prisoners "... in the name of the universal principles inspiring all political action in the field of progress and freedom."

Also present is a copy of the telegram, document .177115, TEL(CAR).

BR appeals to General Canvia to grant clemency to the French writer, Régis Debray.

At the top right-hand corner, in blue ink, is the date "Nov 23 1969" in C. Farley's hand.

BR comments on the imprisonment of Régis Debray and states that "... a war of continental proportions is developing in Latin America. This war is waged between the oligarchical governments subservient to the United States and the guerrillas fighting on behalf of the oppressed peasants and workers of the continent."

The statement is typed on BRPF letterhead. See record 133764 for 5 carbon copies of another typing.

Baptista Gumucio is Minister of Education, Bolivia.

BR urges Baptista Gumucio to "... continue your struggle for amnesty in Bolivia."

The second typed copy is on Plas Penrhyn letterhead.

Also present is a copy of the telegram, document .177118, TEL(TC,CAR).

A statement on Debray's book on armed struggle and political struggle in Latin America. The book is slated for publication on 5 September 1967. The statement is typed on Monthly Review Press letterhead.