Huger thanks BR for his letter of Oct. 1. She regrets not being able to publish BR's letter on the question of student travel to Cuba.

BR holds that the Observer has exercised censorship in not considering Fred Cook's Warfare State and BR's Unarmed Victory for review.

Not sent. See record 66703.

An amended and expanded version of the same letter.

BR holds that the Observer has exercised censorship in its lack of consideration of Fred Cook's Warfare State and BR's Unarmed Victory for review.

Farley's note at top: "As amended by BR and sent. Marked 'Private'."

Astor replies to BR's challenge of editorial censorship, and corrects assumptions of a conversation between Schoenman and Astor.

Also present is a "with compliments" slip for Astor's letter (which is a copy for Schoenman).

Knepler asks BR to use his "... great influence in connection with the proceedings against the VVN (Association of Victims of the Nazi Régime) to be held in West Berlin on the 29 November."

The letter includes a statement concerning the prosecution of the Association of Victims of the Nazi Régime by the government of Konrad Adenauer; see record 66705.

The letter is typed on Plas Penrhyn letterhead and has "Unsent" on it.

Also present are two draft copies of the letter, documents .178585 and .178587, TL and TL(CAR).

BR, writing to the editor of the Guardian, comments on the West German government's decision to charge Ernst Aust with "imperilment of the State" and silence his journal Blinkfuer. Aust is the editor of Blinkfuer.

The date of "20-9-63" is written in red ink at the top of the page.

BR, writing to the editor of the Observer, comments on the West German government's prosecution of Ernst Aust and the silencing of his journal Blinkfuer.

BR, writing to the editor of the Observer, responds to Sarah Gainham's letter "Germany: a Reply to Russell" in which she accuses BR of being "misled about facts". BR refers to Ernst Aust and his journal Blinkfuer.

Note at end: "(Dictated on the telephone by Bertrand Russell)".

BR thanks Dales for the brochure, her efforts, and "kind contribution". BR refers to an enclosed message; see record 66711.

Statement to the Defence Committee for Victims of Nazi Persecution in which BR comments on the persecution of those working for a rejection of nuclear policy.

BR mentions that "the freedom of political dissidents in Western Germany is becoming a vital issue...."

BR is "appalled to learn" that Weyl is being disbarred for making public that former members of the SS and SA are serving "on the German board deciding as to reparations to victims."

The letter contains a statement concerning Weyl's disbarment in which BR states "the German complacence which enabled the era of the gas chamber to take place is with us again."

BR, writing to the editor of the Observer, comments on the case of Richard Weyl, who is being disbarred for revealing the presence of former Nazis in government positions.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178595, TL(CAR).

BR, in a message to the Allgemeiner Deutscher Nachrichtendienst (General German Intelligence Service), comments on ways to relax the "tension in the Cold War". He adds that "... the most urgent step that the German Democratic Republic could undertake would be the release of political prisoners, in particular, Heinz Brandt."

BR, writing to the editor of the Observer, comments on the case of Hans Fladung. Fladung is on trial in West Germany for publishing "books opposing West German rearmament".

Also present is an earlier edited copy of the letter, document .178597, TL(CAR).

BR refers to an enclosed press release (not present) from the West German Embassy and asks Lloyd to provide him "with the facts concerning their allegations".

The letter does not state BR is the writer, but Margaret Lloyd is related to him as the daughter of his uncle Rollo Russell.

An unnumbered document in which BR comments on the West German government's claim that Hans Fladung's activities serve "... the cause of the West German Communist Party which is illegal and, therefore, unconstitutional."

On the verso is a partially typed statement dealing with the Fladung case.

Another copy is document .178583.

BR encloses literature (not present) concerning the BRPF and asks Hollstein if he could make a financial contribution.

A statement, concerning the dangers of nuclear war, is present within the body of the letter.

BR, writing to the Hamburger Komitee zur Wahrung Demokratischer, encloses a message in which he comments on the prosecution of communists by West German authorities.

BR welcomes "... the work of the Deutsche Friedens Union and considers it the most valuable and hopeful political movement in West Germany."

Buro informs BR of a petition against the arming of the Bundeswehr with nuclear weapons, and asks BR to provide his "comments to this petition".

BR is a sponsor of the Kampagne für Obrustung Ostermarsch der Atomwaffengegner.

In response to Buro's previous letter (see record 66721), BR encloses a message concerning "the danger that Germany will develop nuclear weapons."

In German with an English translation.

Lange is the editor of Bayerische Staatszeitung. Lange encloses an excerpt from one of BR's works that was published in the Bayerische Staatszeitung.

The English translation is document .178605. The newspaper clipping is document .178607. The clipping is from the 15 May 1964 issue of Bayerische Staatszeitung, and has an article titled "Bertrand Russell: Notwendige Sicherungen gegen die Tyrannei" on page 2 of the paper, an extract from an earlier writing.

BR outlines his reasons why "all people of all classes, professions and public persuasions who desire peace should support the forthright and courageous candidates offered by the German Peace Union."

The second page of the statement is document .178609.

Also present are two copies of the statement, documents .178610-.178611, and .178612-.178613, both TL(CAR).

BR calls the proposed emergency legislation that would allow West German authorities to prosecute people because of their political views "nothing short of totalitarianism".

BR congratulates the German Peace Union on leading the campaign against the proposed emergency legislation.

Also present are two copies of the statement, documents .178615 and .178616, both TS(CAR).

BR thanks Vack for his letter of 31 March 1965 (not present), and encloses a message concerning the Easter marches that demonstrate against the "sterile policies" of the West German government.

BR appeals "... for the immediate termination of the proceedings against Emil Bechtle and for his release." BR comments that we [the BRPF] "... have come to the conclusion that the sole ground for his imprisonment is his former membership of the Communist Party...."

BR states that he will await Jaeger's reply "before raising the matter publicly."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178618a.

BR comments on the "outrageous police murder of Benno Ohnesorg".

Also present are two copies of the cable, documents .178620 and .178621, both TEL(TC).

In German.

Hund refers to enclosed (not present) copies of the Einstein-Born correspondence.

In German.

BR thanks Hund for the copies of the Einstein-Born correspondence, and notes that "unfortunately I found them somewhat faint".

BR encloses a statement concerning Albert Einstein and Max Born; see record 66731.

In German.

BR comments on the lives of Albert Einstein and Max Born, noting that "both men were brilliant, humble and completely without fear in their public utterances."

This is BR's introduction to the Einstein-Born Briefwechsel, 1916-1955, published in 1969.

BR comments that "Lorenz Knorr is being prosecuted because of his political honesty." BR notes that "there is strong pressure in the Federal Republic of Germany to silence all opposition to the policy of genocide advocated by NATO and the present government."

Also present is a copy of the statement, document .178625, TS(CAR).

Halker encloses material that proves "... that Herr Lübke, President of the West German Federal Republic, committed heavy crimes against humanity during the Nazi period." The enclosed material is an 18-page speech, TS(X).

The speech was given by "... Professor Albert Norden at the International Press Conference in Berlin on 2 July 1965 on the occasion of the handing over of the Brown Book."

The speech is document .178627.

Schoenman tells Halker that the BRPF is "... indebted to you for sending us the invaluable Brown Book and the speech of Professor Norden"; see record 66733.

The date of 10 September 1965, as indicated on the letter, appears to be incorrect as Schoenman seems to be replying to a letter from Halker dated 31 January 1966.

Ball is the executive secretary, Methodist Federation for Social Action. The booklet contains the text of a speech given by Ball at the Conference of the National Committee to combat Nazism. The conference was held on 8 January 1966 at the Bismarck Hotel, Chicago.

In German. A series of photos showing the plans of Nazi concentration camps.

On the verso of the photos is an explanation in German that mentions Hitler, Himmler, Göring, and Heinrich Lübke.

The documents indicate that Lübke was involved with Nazi war crimes. Lübke is President of the West German Federal Republic.

The photos are numbered documents .178630 through .178633.

Dales informs Schoenman that she is pleased "to do the job you asked me to undertake", and asks Schoenman to send her the book Heusinger and the 4th Reich. Dales mentions that she does not "want any pay for the work".

Presumably, the job Schoenman has asked Dales to undertake is research into former Nazis holding influential positions in the West German government.

Wood, responding to Dales' earlier letter (see record 66737), informs her that Schoenman is "abroad for a few weeks" and that the BRPF will try to send her the Heusinger book she requested.

Wood adds that the BRPF will cover any of Dales' expenses incurred in the course of her work.

Pages 23-4 from Prevent World War III, no. 68, 1966. The document concerns the prosecution of former Nazis inside Germany.

Allen asks BR to send a greeting to the "... Sixth Annual National Conference Against Nazism Anti-Semitism meeting this weekend [in] New York."

BR extends his greetings to the Sixth Annual National Conference Against Nazism Anti-Semitism. The conference is being held in New York; see record 66740.

The KPD is the German Communist Party.

The press release deals with the perceived threat to disarmament posed by the Western nuclear powers by their plans "... to supply nuclear weapons to" NATO allies in Europe "who do not now possess them."

Enclosed are various documents concerning the threat to disarmament: document .178641, a one-page TL(MIM).

The letter is addressed to UN Secretary-General U Thant from F.E. Boaten, the General Secretary of the Accra Assembly. The letter concerns the U.S. plans "for a multilateral nuclear European force".

Document .178642, a one-page TS(MIM). The document is a press release from the Accra Assembly concerning disarmament proposals.

Medlock is Coordinator, Communications Research Project, Accra Assembly. She was BR's American literary agent.

Medlock outlines her travel schedule which includes visits to Rome, Vienna, Ankara, Istanbul, Bagdad, Tehran, Kabul, and Karachi. At the top of the page Medlock has written "ER and BR at last!!" Medlock has also written two notes at the foot of the page: "Naturally I shall be 'taking up' the Bertrand Russell Peace Trust or Fund as I go. Carry on, dears! Love as always Julie M.", and "P.S. Somebody sent me the magazine bit between you and John Fischer. What an egoistic fool he is!! You are 100% correct, as usual!"

Enclosed is a press release from the Accra Assembly concerning support for the assembly's "World without the Bomb" by independent countries in North Africa.

BR informs Medlock of the formal announcement of the BRPF and the Atlantic Peace Foundation. BR calls the work of the Foundations "... the most ambitious attempted by a non-governmental movement."

BR encloses material (not present) on the BRPF and his inaugural statement (not present), and asks Medlock her view on "the sort of backing we can expect."

Boaten is General Secretary, Accra Assembly.

Boaten extends his sincere congratulations on behalf of the Accra Assembly to BR on the occasion of the launching of the BRPF.

Armah is High Commissioner for Ghana.

BR mentions that he was "delighted" to receive Armah's letter (not present), and looks "... forward to close cooperation with neutral countries, and particularly with your own which has contributed so much to the diminishing of world tensions."

Medlock mentions that the BRPF brochures have arrived and that she has sent a copy to the President of Ghana, Dr. Nkrumah.

Medlock thinks it is important that a group of older advisors be formed for the Foundations "... in order to counteract the feeling that very young, keen and enthusiastic people, necessarily with little experience because of their youth, are at the helm of things."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178649, TLS(CAR), meant for Schoenman.

Medlock comments that she can hardly wait until 26 April 1964, and tells Edith to "make BR take his vitamins". Medlock will be arriving in London 20 April 1964 and will give "a ring" when she knows what her schedule is.

She says BR gave her "an oration once on the subject of the way women deteriorate in old age".

A newspaper clipping from the Ghanaian Times, page 2, titled "Is NATO a Cold Potato?" The article concerns the role of NATO and describes it as "... a club with a high membership fee, but one which is loosing its attraction."

BR thanks Armah for the copy of Dr. Nkrumah's book and mentions that he looks forward to reading it. The book in question may be I Speak of Freedom, published in 1961. The book may also be Why Africa Must Unite (1963) or the inscribed Consciencism (1964), with its chapter on set-theoretic terms (Russell's Library, no. 2199). Nkrumah was President of Ghana at this time.
 

Boaten is General Secretary, Accra Assembly.

The press release concerns the abandonment of the Christmas Island nuclear testing ground.

The press release contains the text of a message from Boaten to Sir Alec Douglas-Home, the British Prime Minister, dated 5 June 1964.

Also present is a copy of the press release, document .178654, TS(MIM).

Nkrumah is President of Ghana. Medlock addresses the letter "Dear Osagyefo" (meaning "Redeemer"). Nkrumah is spelt as "Nkrume" in this letter.

Medlock hopes that Nkrumah will review the material concerning the BRPF and "... decide whether or not you can join the list of sponsors." Medlock mentions that during her trip to London she visited the BRPF offices and "... found there has been much greater worldwide response to the idea of the Russell peace efforts being put on a permanent basis than I had expected."

At the foot of the letter, in Medlock's hand: "cc to BR and ER".

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178656, TL(CAR). The copy has the words "Confidential" and "Cc to Ralph" at the top of the page.

Medlock mentions that the Assembly was "very pleased" to see the letter concerning the war in Indo-China, signed by BR and John Desmond Bernal. The letter was published in the Guardian, 27 June 1964.

The letter is copied to Bernal.

A postscript indicates that Boaten, the General Secretary of the Accra Assembly, will be sending a message to the British and Soviet chairmen of the Geneva Vietnam Committee.

Medlock refers to an attached clipping, document .178659.

The clipping mentions that the President of Ghana (Nkrumah) met with Harold Wilson and BR. Medlock asks "What happened? Did he say yes or no to the Foundation sponsor idea?"

Schoenman informs Medlock that both he and "Bertie" saw Nkrumah who was at the Commonwealth Conference, and that he has agreed to become a sponsor of the BRPF.

O'Brien is Vice-Chancellor, University of Ghana.

O'Brien mentions that the university is establishing a Chair of International Relations, and invites BR to visit the university "and give some public lectures".

Boaten mentions that the Assembly is "... considering the possibility of setting up an 'International Peace Pavilion' in Accra." Boaten asks if the BRPF "... sees any merit in the proposal"; and would be "willing to assist in founding it."

A note at the foot of the page indicates that the letter was sent to Schoenman by Julie Medlock. The note reads "Ralph—have written BR about this—no doubt you'll see the letter Best Julie M."

Schoenman requests Medlock's urgent help in securing people and organizations in the African world to sign the enclosed (not present) Goldwater Manifesto.

Schoenman mentions that he has been invited to Senegal by Leopold Sedar Senghor, President of the Republic of Senegal.

The letter is also addressed to Schoenman.

Medlock comments that lists of prominent Africans are not available; however, she suggests writing to members of the Accra Assembly; see record 66759.

Medlock mentions that what BR says "... about Goldwater is just right, [but] it is not quite clear what you wish recipients to do." Medlock adds that she will be sending BR the memo to the Cairo Conference of Non-Aligned Nations.

Enclosed are various memos:

Document .178665, a one-page TLS(MIM). The document is a memo to Accra Assembly participants.
Document .178666, a one-page TLS(MIM). The document is the same one that is described at record 66758.
Document .178667, a one-page TLS. The letter is a postscript in which Medlock asks "... if it might be a good idea for the peace forces to have statements—or a joint statement—ready to shoot to Harold Wilson and Lyndon Johnson on the very day their elections are confirmed (if they are ...)."

The document is titled: "How Logical Are the Oswald Conspiracy Theories?". The document gives an overview of the conspiracy theories and concludes by stating that the theories "remain wholly based on conjecture".

The document has been forwarded to BR, Edith Russell, and Ralph Schoenman by Julie Medlock. A note in Medlock's hand appears on the right-hand side of the document, "BR, ER, Ralph—in case you haven't seen this—Love Julie M. 7/10/64".

Astor explains that he did not publish BR's letter to the editor of Aug. 12 because it had appeared in The Times.

See record 66690 for a similar situation with The Guardian.

Schoenman is "startled" at the Observer's printing of 2 letters by Sarah Gainham which assert that a letter of BR's was not written by him, as well that Russell had been "misled" and his name had been used.

Instead of legal action Schoenman intends to confront any merit in Gainham's argument. Schoenman asks for David Astor's position on the matter.

[A copy is needed of Gainham's second letter.]

In an article headed "Russell's Youngsters", author Pendennis names one of the BR Peace Foundation sponsors as the "Red Queen". BR asks for an apology.

Included is another copy, TL(CAR).

Astor responds to BR's letter of November 8, defending the reference to Queen Elizabeth of the Belgians as the "Red Queen" as being a "popular" and "amiable" term that BR must have been unaware of. Astor responds privately rather than in publication.

At the top is an erased pencil note: "Ralph. BR is dissatisfied but does not wish to reply."

BR's writes concerning his letter of November 4 and the Observer's reply of November 8. BR does not accept the Observer's position that a reference to Queen Elizabeth of Belgium as the "Red Queen", is a popular and "affectionate" one.

BR would like his opinion that the term is "publicly damaging" and "inaccurate" to be published with Astor's reply in a footnote.

The Press Council has completed its inquiry into BR's complaint against the Guardian and encloses a press release of its decision.

The case against the Guardian's portrayal of private secretaries screening interviewers from BR, and that such staff were "largely identical" with members or former members of the Committee of 100, could have been discussed in the columns of the Guardian.

Kanga acknowledges Schoenman's letter of Sept. 9 and BR's enclosed article.

Kanga doesn't agree with some of the article's views. Kanga points out that she had asked for a contribution on "peaceful co-existence", and the topic is especially relevant after the recent Test-Ban Treaty. She refers to her letter of August 27. "Peaceful co-existence", Kanga believes, is a subject that would interest "our government, our readers, and us...." Kanga returns the article and offers to send a copy of the Onlooker Annual.

Young refers to his letter of May 29. He understands that BR doesn't wish to come to London to see Queen's Counsel, and that BR does desire to proceed against Conquest and the Spectator.

Young advises that costs incurred though legal action may be great and not be recovered. Young asks for explicit written instructions and advises BR to first write Conquest and the Spectator and make them aware of intended legal action if a satisfactory apology is not forthcoming. Depending on BR's course of action such a letter could come from him or the solicitors.

Included in these legal documents are an expert's "opinion" on the chances of a successful lawsuit against Robert Conquest and the Spectator.

BR calls attention to a review of Unarmed Victory by Robert Conquest in The Spectator of April 5.

BR cites "quotations out of context juxtaposed in such a manner as to create an impression often opposite to that of the intention of the statement."

BR lists inaccuracies concerning Señor Haya de la Torre, knowledge of Americans lying about missiles in Cuba, an inference that Americans had "faked" evidence of missiles, Corliss Lamont being a Communist, the theme of Norman Thomas in Lamont's Freedom Is as Freedom Does, and the acceptance without check of a book on the Rosenberg Case "shot through with error and misrepresentation". BR asks for these facts to be published.

Also present are 3 more TL(CAR).

The file includes 3 copies of Robert Conquest's review "A Defeat of Intellect", in which BR's Unarmed Victory is critiqued.

Publication of BR's June 24 letter to the Spectator concerning inaccuracies in Robert Conquest's review of BR's Unarmed Victory, "A Defeat of Intellect".

Publication includes Conquest's footnoted rebuttal to BR's challenge.

Also present is a photocopy.

BR attends to the fact that Robert Conquest's footnote does not attempt to apologize for his misstatements.

BR maintains that he has never met Señor Haya de la Torre and wishes Conquest to retract that allegation. BR continues that Conquest's "reconstruction" of BR's thought processes is erroneous.

BR's letter of July 2 concerning Robert Conquest's rebuttal of BR's letter published June 28 concerning inaccuracies in Conquest's critique of BR's Unarmed Victory.

Conquest footnotes that he cannot retract a statement attributed to Señor Haya de la Torre and that is the only "fact at issue".

Haya de la Torre confirms receipt of Johnson's letter of July 4 concerning the report of a meeting between Hay de la Torre and BR published in the Lucknow National Herald. Haya de la Torre confirms that a meeting never took place. The invitation to meet had been reported by the American press. The only statement made by Haya de la Torre concerns the Nobel Peace Prize for BR and any other statement should be treated as misrepresentation. Haya de la Torre had sent a letter to the Spectator concerning the Cuban Crisis; it was published on November 16, 1962.

Regarding the matter of BR vs. Robert Conquest in the Spectator.

Farley relates that BR wishes no further action be taken against Conquest or the Spectator, as he feels he has had the better of the published correspondence.

Farley confirms receipt of a letter from Haya de la Torre denying any interview with BR.

Lamont relays favourable articles about BR and the Foundation in the New York Times, which he encloses with a copy of an announcement he had circulated. The announcement states that Corliss Lamont has won a libel claim against the Spectator and includes the apology from the Spectator on July 26.

The articles in the New York Times of September 30 appear on the same page. One is titled "Crusader for Peace", the other "Russell Sets Up Two Foundations", the Atlantic Peace Foundation and the BR Peace Foundation.

Schoenman confirms receipt of Lamont's letter concerning his apology printed in the Spectator, and mentions a "vicious" review by Muggeridge and that a reply has been written.

Schoenman encloses (not present) information on the launching of the Peace Foundations.

Bulley's letter is included in Albert Barnes' statement, record 66678.

Bulley criticizes BR's teaching and highlights "the stupid qualities of a famous man". Bulley is happy to hear of BR's dismissal.

Medlock comments that "we are deeply concerned with getting the peace groups together in a working relationship throughout the world."

Medlock has sent a copy of the memorandum to the Cairo Conference of Non-Aligned Nations to BR, "Johnson and Harold Wilson and to Humphrey, Rusk, Stevenson, and Senators Morse, Fulbright and Jarvis." She tells Schoenman that "we think it an excellent idea for you to come here if you go to Senegal."

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

At the top of the page, in Medlock's hand: "BR and ER—love and blessings! Julie M.".

Schoenman informs Medlock that he has received his passport and is planning a trip to West Africa; however, he does not know if he will be able to visit Ghana.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178671, TL(CAR).

The Accra Assembly Secretariat issues a statement concerning the development of nuclear weapons by China. The statement outlines the travel plans of the General Secretary of the Assembly, F.E. Boaten.

At the top of the page, in Julie Medlock's hand: "Diplomacy as usual!".

Attached to the press release are various newspaper clippings:

Document .178673, PD. The clipping is from the 12 October 1964 issue of the Ghanaian Times. The main headline concerns the Cairo Conference of Non-Aligned Nations, and reads "Cairo Talks End with a Punch: Summit Condemns All Colonialists".
Unnumbered document, PD, from the Ghanaian Times. The clipping is not dated and the headline reads "Kwame's Plan for Peace".
Unnumbered document, PD, from the Ghanaian Times. The clipping is not dated and the headline reads "Help Poor States".
Unnumbered document, PD, from the Ghanaian Times, 8 Oct. 1964. The headline reads: "Kwame's Five Point Peace Plan at Cairo: Osagyefo—Colonialism Must End Now!". On the verso of the clipping is another headline reading "We Must Halt Mad Race for Arms".
Document .178674, PD, from the Ghanaian Times, 17 Oct. 1964. The headline on page 8 reads "The Cairo Declaration: Nothing but Peace ...!". At the top of the clipping, in Julie Medlock's hand: "ER and BR our U.K. correspondents are saying "Isn't it too bad the Cairo Conference was such a flop?!!!" Whereas it was a huge success. But that's how the press distorts. But I should tell you!! Julie M.".

Medlock asks Schoenman to provide more details as to what help he requires concerning his trip to Africa. Medlock inquires if Schoenman has written to "Osagyefo" and outlines Frank Boaten's travel plans. The letter is copied to BR and Edith Russell. Medlock, in regard to the Chinese atomic bomb, mentions that "we have said we do not applaud it, but see why they did it".

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

Medlock has written "Love and blessings to BR and ER, Julie".

Holroyde asks BR to return to a discussion programme, London Forum, which he was on in April 1949.

Page 2 of the letter was missed or missing in being photocopied.

Morris asks BR to take part in Question Time, a programme in the English Half Hour for the Far East.

Morris is the head of Far Eastern Service.

Kirwan is Talks Booking Manager.

She encloses (not present) a contract for London Forum, March 31.

Arbuthnot, from the Talks Dept., asks BR for a script for his work on the Home Service series "Problem of Punishment". As well she asks that BR send write a small introductory piece on his proposed broadcast for Radio Times.

BR agrees to Arbuthnot's requests in her April 11 letter, which included the script of "The Problem of Punishment" by May 12 and a 375-word introduction for Radio Times.

BR encloses an abstract for his final talk in the Home Service "Problem of Punishment" series on May 22. The abstract is titled "Punishment"; ms., 2 pp. BR asks for a typed copy, as he may alter the emphasis.

Clow had requested that BR review Modern Arms and Free Men by Vannevar Bush. BR, unable to undertake the review, is asked to return the book.

Arbuthnot provides BR with a typed abstract he requested (not present).

Arbuthnot encloses (not present) Lord Justice Asquith's part in the "Problem of Punishment" series. She asks BR to lengthen his talk as more time is available.

Arbuthnot encloses (not present) the script from "A Psychiatrist" from the "Problem of Punishment" series. She asks BR to be the "Summarizer" of the series.

Arbuthnot encloses (not present) a draft of O'Sullivan's script for May 15.

She asks BR to "get down to fundamentals" and raises the question of capital punishment.

Newby from the Talks Dept. asks BR to discuss the impact of scientific developments of the past half century, specifically of "paranormal psychology, astro-physics, biochemistry"'s effect on the "lay mind".

Dated from Russell's letter of May 12. BR encloses (not present) his "stuff on punishment". The script was due "fairly early" in the week of May 15. BR is sorry the script is so late.

BR confirms receipt of scripts for the "Punishment" series.

BR shares some thoughts on youth crime and the role of religion in society's view of killing, and describes contributor O'Sullivan as an "illogical monster".

BR acknowledges receipt of Newby's letter of May 11 but declines to talk on paranormal psychology, astrophysics and biochemistry.

He suggests Newman on calculating machines (computers).

M. Cameron must be Margaret Cameron, BR's secretary for a time.

Cameron thanks Burnett on BR's behalf for his letter of March 21, though BR regrets that the letter was mislaid. BR will be unable to accept the invitation to contribute to "Question Time" on May 22.