A newspaper clipping of BR's letter to the editor of the Observer; see record 66600.

Lichtig comments on Schoenman's request for information regarding former Nazis who hold high positions in the West German judiciary and legislature. Lichtig advises Schoenman to check with the Weiner Library in London as it has "an unparalleled collection and material on Nazism".

Scherer is employed by the Press Department of the West German Embassy, UK.

Scherer refers to two enclosed letters. They are not for publication. The enclosed letters are:

Document .178515, a one-page TL(CAR). The letter is from the West German Supreme Court to the editor of the Observer in response to BR's letter of 8 December 1963.
Document .178516, a two-page TS(CAR). The statement concerns Richard Weyl and is written by a prominent member of the Jewish community (not named). The documents are very critical of Weyl.

BR thanks Scherer for his recent letter (see record 66603) and comments that he will respect the confidentiality of the material enclosed with that letter.

Schoenman comments that he has followed Lichtig's suggestion to contact the Wiener Library in London, and asks Lichtig to "ring my office to fix an appointment".

At the foot of the page, written in pencil: "Chris is this the man about whom you were enquiring?".

BR, writing to the editor of the Observer, comments on "the political persecution in West Germany of those who oppose rearmament and the acquisition of nuclear arms...."

BR refers to the case of Hans Fladung, who is imprisoned in West Germany for opposing rearmament.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178520, TL(CAR).

In German. BR is the assumed addressee.

The letter is typed on letterhead of Saar-Freundeskreis des Albert Schweitzer-Spitals in Lambarene-E.V.

Enclosed are various documents in German, some being translations of the BRPF documents:

Document .178522, a one-page TS(MIM). The document refers to the BRPF's launch in September 1963.
Document .178523, a two-page TS(MIM). The document refers to the BRPF and the Atlantic Peace Foundation.
Document .178524, a one-page TS(MIM). The document refers to the BRPF.
Unnumbered document, a one-page TL(CAR). The document refers to BR.

Scherer refers to an enclosed Embassy publication titled The German View, and a booklet on combat groups (not present).

Enclosed is the 19 February 1964 issue of The German View. The publication contains information on the position of the West German government concerning the Flaudung case. The publication is document .178526.

BR comments on the decision of the Romanian government to release political prisoners, and comments that "East Germany has recently released Heinz Brandt. Will West Germany release Herbert Wils, now in his fifth year in prison for the crime of opposing the nuclear armament of West Germany?"

The statement is typed on BRPF letterhead and is revised in Schoenman's hand.

Also present are three copies of the letter, documents .178528, .178529, and .178530, all TL(CAR).

Von Etzdorf is West German Ambassador.

BR appeals for an end of the harassment of Elmar Herterich. Herterich is subject to arrest and charged with slander for making public the SS connection of the Mayor of Wurzberg.

BR refers to an enclosed letter (see record 66611) he has written to the West German Minister of Justice.

Bucher is the West German Minister of Justice.

BR requests that the persecution and charges against Elmar Herterich be stopped; see record 66611.

A representative of the Justice Department informs BR that his letter to the Minister of Justice has been received; see record 66611.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178534, TLS(X).

In German.

Bucher comments on the Elmar Herterich case.

BR comments on the case of Hans Fladung and notes that he is "deeply disturbed" that Fladung's pension has been halted. BR appeals for the renewal of Fladung's pension.

Erhard is Chancellor of West Germany.

BR appeals against the deportation of H. Massali and his three associates as it "may result in grave consequences for them". Massali is the Chairman of the Confederation of Iranian Students.

Scherer informs BR that he has passed his letter of 7 August 1964 to Bonn.

Schoenman is advised that the Herterich "stuff" will be sent tomorrow. The letter is presumably from someone involved with the Defence Committee for Victims of Nazi Persecution, as there is a reference to Lisle Dales, who is the Honorary Secretary.

Scherer informs BR that Hans Fladung's pension has not been halted, as BR was led to believe. Scherer explains that Fladung has a "legal claim to a minimum pension"; however, he "may be refused an increase under the existing legislation."

Osterheld is Chief des Bundeskanzleramtes.

BR thanks Osterheld for his recent letter (not present) in which Osterheld commented "... that the deportation of a foreigner is illegal according to German law if there is any reason to fear serious disadvantage to him." The deportation matter concerns Massali and his associates, members of the Confederation of Iranian Students.

Von Nottbeck is West German Minister of Justice.

BR appeals to von Nottbeck to "set aside" the sentence of Klaus Rose who is "... to serve nine months imprisonment because of his presence as a reporter at the Helsinki festival."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178543, TL(CAR).

In German with an English translation. Von Nottbeck is Minister of Justice for Lower Saxony.

Von Nottbeck tells BR "... with great regret that you have been very falsely informed regarding the case of Klaus Rose...." Von Nottbeck calls BR's suggestion to lift the sentence imposed on Rose "incomprehensible".

The English translation is document .178544.

BR appeals to the President of Schleswig-Holstein to restore the pension of Wilhelm Severin.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178547, TL(CAR).

Meyers is Ministerprasident, Nordrhein-Westfallen.

BR appeals to Meyers to use his influence to prevent "further suffering" upon Karl Schabrod. Schabrod, whose sentence was suspended due to his poor health, has been told he will be sent back to jail to serve the remaining eight months of his jail term.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178549, TL(CAR).

In German with an English translation. Rohloff is Präsident des Schleswig-Holsteinischen Landtages.

Rohloff informs BR that the Petition Commission of the Schleswig-Holstein Parliament is considering the appeal put forth by BR concerning Wilhelm Severin.

The English translation is document .178551.

BR calls von Nottbeck's claim that the charges against Klaus Rose are justified "... evidence of the authoritarianism which brought Germany to most profound disgrace."

BR appeals to Bucher to release all political prisoners. BR states that it would be a "humanitarian gesture" to grant amnesty to "... the Jakobi family imprisoned in Munster and of Mrs. Klier, imprisoned in Dusseldorf." BR cites the DDR's release of its political prisoners in a general amnesty.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178554, TL(CAR).

BR is "glad to learn" that Rohloff's committee is considering the appeals on behalf of Wilhelm Severin.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178556, TL(CAR).

In German with an English translation.

Bucher informs BR about the cases of Georg Jakobi Kaufmann and Helmut Klier, and comments that BR has "... evidently been incorrectly informed about the release of alleged political prisoners in the Soviet zone of Germany by virtue of the Soviet edict of 3 October 1964." It was not a true amnesty.

The English translation is document .178557.

In German with an English translation.

Heipp writes on letterhead of the Saar-Freundeskreis des Albert Schweitzer-Spitals in Lambarene-E.V. Heipp asks BR to forward the enclosed letter (not present) to the Duke of Bedford.

Heipp comments on "the paperback on atomic weapons and disarmament which you sent at my request." Heipp mentions that "the book is not bad for its kind, but it will not perform in Germany the function such a book ought to perform." He mentions Es geht ums Leben!

The English translation is document .178560.

In German with an English translation.

Kuhel informs BR of the federal compensation decree to Wilhelm Severin, allowing Severin to "receive subsistence aid in excess of his previous income...."

BR appeals for the release of Willi Nowak and asks Boucher if he has "come to any decision regarding Mr. Jacobi."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178564, TL(CAR).

BR urgently requests amnesty for Georg Jakobi.

Lübke is President of the German Federal Republic.

In German.

The letter concerns BR's telegram requesting amnesty for Georg Jakobi; see record 66632.

In German.

BR appeals to the Generalbundesanwalt Beim Gerichtshof for the release of Emil Bechtle, "... who has been held in prison in outrageous circumstances." BR, further commenting on the Bechtle case, states "that the world can only wonder at what sort of 'new' Germany is now hounding him. What possible explanation is there for such wickedness?"

In German.

The letter refers to Robert F. Kennedy and the American involvement in Vietnam.

Colloms is a BRPF representative.

Colloms provides an outline of the conference of the organizing committee "for the discussion of problems arising from the banning of the K.P.D.", the Communist Party of Germany (in the F.D.R.).

Colloms refers to an enclosed "honorary invitation to Lord Russell, the great fighter for world peace" (not present).

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178570, TL(CAR).

Colloms encloses a copy of a report concerning a conference in Germany; see record 66636.

Colloms refers to an enclosed statement of expenses (not present), and adds "I made a good representation for the Foundation."

A thank-you letter in which Farley mentions that he has sent Colloms' expense report to the accounting department and "... have asked them to send you a cheque promptly"; see record 66637.

Farley mentions that he will be seeing BR shortly.

A thank-you letter in which BR mentions that he was "very pleased" to read Colloms' report on the conference "... concerning the banning of the West German Communist Party"; see record 66636.

BR adds that he fears "... the war in Vietnam has diverted the attention of many of us from recent developments in Germany...."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178574, TL(CAR).

In German.

At the top of the page, in black ink: "Letter of bitter protest re: the murdered German demonstrater to the Mayor of Berlin."

In German.

At the top of the page, in black ink: "Correspondence between Rosel Lohse-Link and the West German Minister for Foreign Affairs in which the latter sets out the official position re: the war in Vietnam (i.e. 'support for all peace efforts' but sees the Vietcong and North Vietnamese as the aggressors)".

In German.

At the top of the page, in black ink: "Has written a play 'Leave It to Dag' (Hammarskjold), wants B.R. to make use of it."

Hammarskjold was a United Nations Secretary-General.

Stetler mentions that the BRPF is "... having some difficulty in obtaining further copies of the Briggs plan on Malaya", and will send Horlemann a copy when they receive more.

Stetler also mentions that the BRPF is "attempting to establish a network of friends and supporters" who could provide information on events in the Third World and Vietnam.

The letter is assumed to be from Stetler as Horlemann corresponded with Stetler in the past; see record 66644. Schnabel is Horlemann's c/o address.

A postcard on which Horlemann has typed a letter to Stetler.

Horlemann mentions that he has yet to receive the documents sent by the BRPF, and suspects the West German postal service of preventing delivery of the documents. Horlemann asks Stetler to send the documents again, but not to mention his name on the parcel.

At the foot of the card, in Horlemann's hand: "All the best to you Jürgen".

Wood mentions that she has heard from Schoenman, who has requested that she get in touch with Menne concerning "recent cases of victimization of black militants in the U.S." Wood asks Menne to let her know what he thinks the prospects are for demonstrations in Germany supporting black militants."

In German. Jendrejewski works for Elan.

A newspaper clipping featuring a photo of BR and a letter to Jendrejewski printed with a facsimile of BR's signature.

Schachter informs BR about the lack of urgency on behalf of the West German authorities to compensate victims of Nazi persecution.

Enclosed is a newspaper clipping titled "Jewish Communities in Germany Growing", Jewish Chronicle, 3 April 1964.

The clipping is document .178499.

Brassloff informs Schachter that her letter to BR (see record 66647) has been passed to the World Jewish Congress with the request that they look into her "indemnification problems". Brassloff suggests that Schachter "get in touch with the self-aid for refugees."

Brassloff is a representative of the World Jewish Congress.

Brassloff encloses his reply to Mrs. Schachter (see record 66648), and comments that having BR use his influence on the UN in order to persuade the West German authorities to provide a more favourable treatment of her indemnification claims is "highly impractical".

Litvinoff encloses "... a letter from Mr. Brassloff which sheds light on the case of Mrs. Schachter"; see record 66649.

Farley, on behalf of Schoenman, thanks Litvinoff for his letter (see record 66650), and mentions that Schoenman will return from New York 11 June 1964.

Schenker thanks BR for his letter of 22 August 1967 (not present), and provides the German government file numbers concerning herself and her husband, Siegfrid Schenker. The file numbers concern applications to the German government for reparation money.

Schenker tells BR that she is "... a little disappointed at not having heard from you till now", and provides the German file numbers concerning herself and her husband's reparation money.

Schenker informs BR that she has received her reparation money (see record 66653), and asks BR to arrange for her to be entitled to her late husband's reparation money.

Schenker asks Nair to assist her in obtaining her late husband's reparation money; see record 66654.

The interviewer evidently worked for Saur.

BR comments on the state of the world at the beginning of 1962.

BR comments on the indictment of Hans Fladung.

On the verso are two paragraphs that may be part of the statement.

BR responds to the Foundation's letter to Patricia concerning her appearance at his lectures. BR states his ignorance of the formal rules of the Foundation.

The copy is in Patricia's hand.

The Foundation replies to BR's accusations of "rudeness" and "Incivility" in the last correspondence. The Foundation supports its decisions and its rules for conduct and attendance.

BR denies receipt of the Foundation's letter of March 3.

BR justifies Patricia Russell's "arrogance" in the matter of an interview with a journalist.

The Foundation replies to Patricia's scathing letter condemning the Foundation apparently as "low class" and "barbarians". It mentions that her conduct has been recorded as "legal evidence".

Barnes as president grants Pinto permission to photograph the teaching of Foundation lectures, provided he gains the consent of the individual teachers. Barnes praises Pinto's work in colour photography.

Pinto introduces himself to BR as a teacher at the Barnes Foundation and a student in BR's class. He asks BR's permission for his brothers to photograph the paintings in the gallery during a lecture.

On BR's behalf Patricia responds to Pinto's request.

BR mentions his particular class has been disturbed by the "less obvious distraction of knitting". BR must consult with his class before granting Pinto permission to take photos during class.

Barnes addresses BR's assumption that "most" of the class had not been disturbed by his wife's attendance and knitting during lectures. Barnes criticizes BR's refusal to let the class confirm by a show of hands their views on the disturbance.

Barnes defines the quarrel as being with Mrs. Russell and not BR.

Note at top: copy of reply on back.

BR holds that a show of hands as a means of voting is "discriminatory". BR holds that any disagreement with his wife personally affects him: "Whoever quarrels with my wife quarrels with me."

Barnes accepts BR's view on "Whoever quarrels with my wife quarrels with me" as BR assuming responsibility for Patricia's infractions with the Foundation.

Barnes states that letters from December 4 and 5 have been placed in the Foundation's files. He also states that if Mrs. Russell ever returns to the Foundation the staff has been officially informed how to react.

The enclosure is a formal summary from the Board of Trustees of the events and dialogue of BR and Albert Barnes to the class on "last Thursday". Official descriptions of what had been made public about the trouble and when are given.

In her covering letter Mullen threatens to go public with the dispute, which now covers Patricia's knitting and the Pintos taking photos during class.

BR responds to Mullen's letter of Dec. 6 detailing events of Dec. 4.

BR states that since being made aware of her unwelcomeness, Patricia Russell has not returned to the Foundation.

BR confirms receipt of letters from Barnes and Mullen on December 6.

BR encloses (not present) a copy of a reply to the Foundation's last letter.

Mullen acknowledges receipt of BR's letter of Dec. 11 and replies that the "elimination of 'Lady Russell' from the scene of the trouble" will be the "last step necessary" for order.

Barnes documents a conversation between himself and BR and attributes to BR a rumour which paints Barnes' conduct as ungentlemanly.

Barnes lists the services he has provided on BR's behalf.

BR confirms receipt of Barnes' letter of March 26.

BR expresses his regret at Barnes' attitude. He states that he is not ungrateful for Barnes' help.

The writer cites "blatant" factual misstatements in an article that quotes BR's April 1948 article in Horizon.

Enclosed are copies of the six misstatements to be found in Robert Conquest's "A Defeat of Intellect", Spectator, 5 April 1963.

The letter is unsigned but presumed to be from Schoenman.

Mullen sets out modifications of BR's original contract. The Foundation is willing to continue BR at $500 per month, with thirty days written notice of any termination.

Mullen responds to a letter of Dec. 31 where White and Staples relate that BR does not "accept" the termination of the contract as "a valid act". The Foundation stands on its decision but provides an opportunity for the law firm to discuss the matter.

Barnes confirms the dismissal of BR from the Foundation and that BR's lawyer has threatened to sue for breach of contract. It includes a copy of a Dec. 23 letter to BR and a Jan. 12 letter from R.D. Bulley, a student.

See records 66780 and 66855.

BR seeks damages for libel from statements made about him in the Catholic Herald, 26 July 1963.

Young advises BR to bring in counsel although higher costs are a concern.

Young received a letter from Catholic Herald solicitors, Oswald Hickson, Collier and Co.

The author understands the Herald's defence to be to deny anything defamatory had been said about BR.

Young encloses a draft of his reply stating defamatory points in an article by Auberon Waugh that goes "far beyond such comment or criticism and plainly imputes to him bad faith and base motives." In the draft Young asks for an apology.

Copies of both letters are enclosed.

Young summarizes a letter from Oswald, Hickson, Collier and Co.

The lawyers confirm their representation of the editor, publishers and printers of the Catholic Herald. They are not sure they represent Auberon Waugh.

Money is still a concern. Young wishes to retain Gerald Gardiner for Queen's counsel before the other side does.

Young encloses a letter from Oswald Hickson, Collier and Co. for specific instruction from BR.

Enclosed letter of September 2 states that the Herald does not agree to the damaging nature of the article on BR. They ask for a draft statement from BR to explain his argument.

On Waugh's behalf the lawyers state that Waugh "is not saying that Lord Russell is guilty of the conscious and sustained corruption of youth to serve the ends of international communism."

Schoenman confirms the acceptance of Young's recommendations and the Catholic Herald's apology with costs paid.

Young encloses a new version of Waugh's apology corrected as requested. Young advises BR to agree to the publication of the apology provided there is no cost to him.

The enclosed apology is titled "In My View. Lord Russell by Auberon Waugh", TS, 1 page.

The editorial, "Britain and the 'Peace' Front, from The Evening Bulletin (Philadelphia), March 11, 1963, attributes communism to the peace movement in Britain. The editorial mentions that several peace campaigns have "snared poor old Lord Russell, a survival of simpler times when peace meant peace, and not merely another weapon in the Cold War."

Lord Russell's "North Wales propaganda-factory" shows support of "Spies for Peace" that is obstructing intelligence services by continually telephoning them. Simple advocates "a panel of patriotic people" should do the same to Russell's "factory".

The relevant item in Simple's column is titled "High Pitched Buzz".

Schoenman asks Bayer's opinion if the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin's March 11 article "Britain and the 'Peace' Front" is libellous.

Enclosed is a copy of that article TD(CAR), 2 pp.

BR asks the Council's judgment on the published correspondence between BR and Francis Noel-Baker in the Guardian and the refusal by that paper to publish BR's letter of July 2 in which BR corrects errors of fact in Noel-Baker's published letter.

Three copies of this letter follow. Copies of the published correspondence were to be enclosed but are not present.

Clissitt advises BR to seeks legal action first or else forego legal redress.

Clissitt also advises BR to inform the editor of the Guardian of any action BR might take and send copies of any correspondence to him.

Markham confirms receipt of BR's letter on "China, Russia and the West".

The editor is "exasperated" to find the Times had published the same letter. A proof of "China, Russia and the West" is included to show that it had been typeset for that night's edition.

The Bibliography shows that at least 8 other newspapers were sent the same letter.

BR informs the editor of the Guardian of his bringing the matter of the Guardian's refusal to publish his letter of July 2, in response to the "personal attack" of Noel-Baker, to the attention of the Press Council.

Attached is another copy, TL(CAR).

BR does not intend legal action against the Guardian or Noel-Baker. BR has informed the Guardian's editor of the matter and will forward copies of the correspondence.

Hetherington will reply to the Press Council when he hears from them.

Farley encloses copies of BR's August 15 letter to the editor of the Guardian and his reply.

Taylor has been making inquiries of Ernst Aust. Charges have been brought against his publication and will be heard on October 8. Aust is still at liberty and his Blinkfuer is still published, yet issues are frequently confiscated.

Schoenman calls the Council's attention to an article in the Guardian of Oct. 4, which is quoted in the letter. BR seeks the Council's judgment in the matter rather than legal action.

Attached are two copies, TL(CAR).

Schoenman protests the BBC's general treatment of Russell during the Cuban Missile Crisis and the omission in the press of Russell's cables to Khrushchev, Kennedy and Castro from that period.

The Council has completed its inquiry into BR's complaint against the Guardian. A statement has been made and released to the press. The statement indicates the Council has ruled in favour of the editor of the Guardian.

Enclosed is the mimeographed press release conveying the Press Council's judgment.

Schoenman believes that two of BR's letters published in the Nation have been shortened on editorial grounds. He wants to know why.

The editor, McWilliams, will look into the matter of the shortening of BR's letters published in the Nation.