Wilshin agrees to BR's topic change for the "London Calling Asia" Brains Trust, to "Regional 'Truth'" and confirms the recording date.

Rowley, a Talks dept. producer, thanks BR for his contribution to the Home Service's "The Experience of Age" and mentions that they have received a number of "very favourable" comments and enquiries. (Hambleton's interview.)

BR, writing to The Guardian, takes issue with articles written by David Holden and the "... attempt on the part of the Greek government to deceive the British public about the facts." BR mentions that Queen Frederika and King Paul were "public supporters of Hitler", and there is no justification for the "physical torture of political opponents".

The line "(2) British M.P.'s signed a statement demanding the release of the prisoners" has been added to the letter in ink. Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178878, TL(CAR).

Hetherington is the editor of The Guardian.

Hetherington thanks BR for his letter of 10 May 1963 (see record 67103), and mentions that he is "sorry" BR has taken issue with David Holden's reporting. Holden, who is writing from Greece, outlined the Greek government's view in a previous article (not present) that appeared in The Guardian. Hetherington suggests to BR that "... it is proper that we should give the Greek government a chance to state its view."

BR mentions that "the Greek government must take full responsibility for the horrifying brutality which has resulted in the grave injuries to Gregory Lambrakis ... and to his colleague, Mr. Tsarouchas." Both Lambrakis and Tsarouchas are members of the political opposition in Greece.

The statement has been edited in blue ink.

BR holds the Greek government responsible for the murder of Lambrakis, and mentions that if the proposed Greek royal visit should take place, "... many people here, including myself, will not hesitate to give every assistance to the preparation of emphatic protest." The statement was read by Farley at Lambrakis' funeral, and by Pottle at a demonstration outside the Greek Embassy, London.

BR does not think that David Holden's reporting on the situation in Greece is objective. BR takes issue with "the continuing characterization of political opponents as communists."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .17883, TL(CAR).

BR, commenting on David Holden's report in the May 29 issue of The Guardian, mentions that "innuendo and clear factual error were pervasive throughout." Holden had reported on the funeral of Gregory Lambrakis and described the funeral mourners "as partaking in a political jamboree".

BR comments that he is "... disturbed at the report from your correspondent from Greece which states that the demonstrations planned for the proposed visit of Queen Frederica and King Paul are organized by communists." BR mentions the murder of Gregory Lambrakis, noting that he was not a communist, but "had he been, the crime against him would have been in no way less vile."

"Frederika" is misspelt by BR.

BR's agent in America informs him that some of his BBC programmes are being broadcast in America. BR wishes his American agent to handle American broadcasts and asks Boswell to describe his rights in these matters.

Lewin suggests a new series of reminiscent talks, "Portraits from Memory", for the spring of 1953.

BR agrees to consider again a new series of "Portraits from Memory" and would like to arrange a meeting with Lewin.

Lewin confirms themes for five of the six "Portraits from Memory" agreed upon in his meeting with BR: "some of the Cambridge dons you knew in the 'nineties", "some of your contemporaries at Cambridge", Shaw, Conrad, and Santayana.

BR considers H.G. Wells for the sixth subject for the second "Portraits from Memory" series.

In the last series of "Portraits from Memory" a special fee of 30 guineas per talk was agreed on. The new series of six during July and August will carry the same fee.

BR thanks Boswell for his letter concerning fees for "Portraits from Memory" in July and August.

Lewin agrees that H.G. Wells would make a good subject for the sixth "Portrait". All six talks have been cleared with the Home Service and dates for recording will soon follow.

Lewin writes that the recording dates for the six talks will be every Friday at 10 p.m. beginning on August 14.

BR agrees to the recording dates for "Portraits from Memory".

Rowley's secretary writes to inform BR that "The Experience of Age" will be rebroadcast on June 18.

Lewin thanks BR for his letter confirming recording dates for "Portraits from Memory".

Gregson, a senior producer for Overseas Talks, asks BR to contribute to three "autobiographical, and reflective" talks in a series. The subject matter and titles are up to BR, though suggestions can be made if needed.

A handwritten note at the foot of the page, "Autumn—recovering from pneumonia."

Burnett, from London Calling Asia, asks to interview BR on a programme called "Personal Call" which is recorded in the subject's home.

BR agrees to be interviewed in the "Personal Call" series and wishes to know if Burnett is considering one or several interviews and what the fee would be.

BR considers the order of the "Portraits from Memory" and asks for confirmation of the subjects from Lewin.

Lewin agrees to the order of subjects BR laid out and asks for short descriptions for the first few talks to send to Radio Times.

BR encloses short descriptive paragraphs for the first two "Portraits": "Some Cambridge Dons of the 'Nineties", "Some of My Contemporaries at Cambridge".

The paragraphs are on a 2-page TS(X).

Lewin thanks BR for his script of the first talk and includes edited versions of the Radio Times descriptions.

BR agrees with the shortened Radio Times descriptions.

Lewin encloses (not present) the first script; the second is forthcoming. Lewin also asks for a Radio Times description of the third talk.

Kirwan, a Talks Booking Manager, confirms that the signed contract for BR's talk "A Philosophy for Our Times" (to be recorded that day for "The Long View" in the "London Calling Asia" transmission) has been destroyed and a new contract (not present) is enclosed with a fee correction from 10 guineas to 12.

Lewin encloses (not present) a copy of BR's second talk and confirms receipt of the third Radio Times description. Lewin suggests a few changes to the second script.

BR encloses (not present) a copy of the third talk, and mentions there are a few passages that can be omitted but he "left them in for your [Lewin's] private amusement."

Lewin is very pleased with the third script (on Shaw) and maintains that no omissions need be made. He suggests a small alteration to the treatment of Samuel Butler.

BR thanks Lewin for his last letter and agrees to change the treatment of Butler's theory as to the true author of The Odyssey.

Lewin sends the Radio Times description for BR's fifth talk on Joseph Conrad.

BR comments on a letter published in the paper by Michael Thornton. Thornton had been critical of BR, Pat Pottle, and the Committee of 100 for their activities on Greece. BR rebuts Thornton's criticism of Pottle and himself and states that "my activities are therefore, in spite of Mr. Thornton's doubts, still directed towards the avoidance of nuclear war, and are based upon a considerable amount of fact-finding and thought."

The letter has been edited and "Original / not sent" appears at the top of the page. The handwriting is Edith Russell's.

This letter is a revision of the one found at record 67138. It is written on Plas Penrhyn letterhead, and "Not sent" appears at the top of the page.

This letter is the final revision on the letters found at records 67138 and 67139. The letter has been edited and "Copy dup" appears at the top of the page.

Zissimos represents the Union of Greek Democrats of Great Britain.

Zissimos asks if the Union could use BR's name in connection with a public meeting being held 22 June 1963.

BR would "be pleased to be associated with your meeting" (see record 67141) and includes a message within his letter to be read at the meeting. BR's message calls for an end to the "tyranny and brutality in Greece".

Farley, writing to The Guardian, responds to David Holden's references to "the so-called political prisoners" in Greece. Farley asks, "Why is Mr. Holden so determined to parade his ignorance?".

BR, writing to The Sunday Times, comments on a letter from D.H. Aldridge. Aldridge had restated the allegation that the Greek civil war involved the kidnapping of children to communist countries.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178893, TL(CAR).

BR, writing to The Guardian, comments on Francis Noel-Baker's assertion that the government of Greece is not fascist in nature. BR states that "it is evident that Mr. Noel-Baker will not be joining me in demonstrations in London against this unspeakable régime, but perhaps he could explain to readers of The Guardian why he is so anxious to defend it."

BR mentions that while the right to demonstrate was re-affirmed in the House of Commons, that right has been denied during the visit by the King and Queen of Greece. BR adds that "... a frightening precedent has been set. It is now easy to foresee the imposition of the same ruthless conditions for any other future visit by Verwoerd, Salazar, Götewohl, or any other ruler who suppresses all opposition."

"Not published" appears at the top of the page.

BR comments on the political oppression in Greece and mentions the upcoming demonstrations against the King and Queen of Greece. BR notes the documents published by "Spies for Peace", and states "although I was not associated with these publications, I applaud the courage of those who are determined to tell the public what the government has tried to hide."

"Not published" appears at the top of the page. Also present is a copy of the statement, document .178897, TS(CAR).

The document is an article BR has written for Peace News. BR comments that the Sunday Times refused to publish his reply to David Leitch in full, and only published an "abridged form". BR mentions that "such behaviour by newspapers is not infrequent and should be documented." BR cites a previous example in his book Unarmed Victory, in which the Sunday Times did not print the complete text of his letter to Chou En-lai.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178899, TL(CAR). One of BR's statements must have been quoted in the Sunday Times for 14 July 1963.

BR comments on an experience with The Guardian in which the editor, Alastair Hetherington, refused to publish a reply by BR critical of the Greek royal visit.

At the foot of the page, in blue ink "(Nevertheless, the next morning, correspondence on Greece duly appeared in his newspaper)". The handwriting is Christopher Farley's. The letter in question is at record 67145. Also present is a copy of the document, TL(CAR).

BR replies to three questions from Woodrow Wyatt concerning the demonstrations against the Greek royal visit. BR mentions that "Mr. Wyatt's attempt to imply that this week's demonstrators are selective in their concern for justice comes from a man who has no difficulty in tolerating injustice perpetrated in the name of the free world."

Athinaiki is the Athens daily newspaper. BR responds to five questions concerning political oppression in Greece.

BR, writing to The Times, presents "... certain facts pertaining to the condition of many political prisoners presently held in Greece."

BR comments on the recently installed NATO base in Crete, stating that it will "... increase tension on the Mediterranean, as well as the danger of war." BR praises the Lambrakis Youth Movement and mentions that "its opposition to this recently introduced base deserves the widest support."

BR comments that the ending of the Cold War in Europe "would give us greater security than membership of NATO." BR mentions that "it is the duty of the Greek government to permit the peace movement to campaign for its goals and to release all remaining political prisoners."

BR states that "the persecution of the Lambrakis Youth Movement is a grave danger to the liberty of every Greek." BR notes that the movement "... has courageously exposed the brutality and suppression of liberty which characterise the régime of Stephanopoulos and those fascists who are pressing him to reduce Greece to tyranny."

The statement is typed on BRPF letterhead. Also present is a copy of the statement, document .178907, TS(CAR).

BR, commenting on the Fifth Marathon Peace March, urges "... the entire Greek nation to support to the full the historic Marathon to Athens March."

BR refers to the Vietnam war imparting that "the United States is waging a war of criminal barbarity against the people of Vietnam."

BR welcomes the rally and suggests five steps that those opposed to the dictatorship should follow.

Also present are various copies of the statement:

Document .178910, a one-page TS, on Edith Russell's typewriter.
Document .178911, a one-page TS(CAR).
An unnumbered document, a one-page TS(X).

Azurdia is President of Guatemala.

BR condemns the murders of David Aguila and Eunice Campiran. BR adds that the murders "... are appalling acts and shock the conscience of mankind."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178912a, TL(CAR).

In French.

In French. The letter concerns political prisoners in Guinea.

Sow is assistant at l'Ecole National des Langues Orientales Vivantes, Paris.

BR has written to President Sekou Toure about political prisoners; see record 67160. BR asks Sow to "keep me informed of any further developments."

BR requests that those held as political prisoners "be brought to trial or released". BR also lists the prisoners he is referring to; namely, Ibrahima Caba Bah, Hassimiou Balde, Mountaga Balde, Sekou Cisse, Abdoulaye Kinda Diallo, Mamadou Kelon Diallo, Sidi Diarra, Ibrahima Fofana, Mamadou Gangue, Koumandian Keita, Djibril Tamsir Niane, Seyni Niang, Maroun Sawma, Bahi Seck, Mamadou Moumini Sow, and Mamadou Ray-Autra Traore.

In French. The letter concerns political prisoners in Guinea.

Toure is President of Guinea.

BR asks if Toure could receive two of his representatives in order to discuss the BRPF. BR refers to an enclosed brochure (not present) concerning the BRPF.

"Not sent" appears at the top left-hand corner of the letter. The letter is typed on Plas Penrhyn letterhead. Also present are two copies of the letter, documents .178919 and .178920, both TL(CAR), and dated the next day. The signature may be secretarial.

The letter is a copy of the copies found present with the one at record 67162.

Schoenman asks for Toure's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present) concerning the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

BR is "... deeply shocked by the kidnapping and probable murder of Mehdi Ben Barka." BR mentions that he suspects the involvement of the Central Intelligence Agency.

An unidentified author (BR?) comments on a report in the Statist in which Western diplomatic sources mention the possibility of the overthrow of Sekou Toure by foreign powers.

The handwritten date of "Jan 5 1967" appears as part of the photocopy.

Nkrumah is not President of Guinea, but of Ghana, but the letter states Guinea.

BR appeals to Nkrumah "to join me in launching this World Vietnam Committee."

BR encloses a copy (not present) of an appeal he has sent the UN Secretary-General. The appeal concerns the war in Vietnam and BR asks if Toure could "... instruct your Ambassador at the United Nations to associate your country with this appeal?"

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178927, TL(CAR).

Stanton is Honorary Secretary, Committee for the Release of the Detainees in British Guiana. Stanton mentions the debate over the Guyana Independence Bill and the continued imprisonment of "Vernon Nunes and his fellow prisoners". Stanton has enclosed various documents concerning political prisoners in Guyana:

Document .178932, a Hansard report dated 29 April 1966.
Document .178929, a collection of reprinted text from articles in The Times, The Birmingham Post, and the Sunday Graphic.
Document .178931, copy of the UN Resolution on British Guiana.
Document .178930, notes concerning political prisoners in Guiana.
Unnumbered document, concerning the review of the cases of those detained in British Guiana.
Unnumbered document, the detention order pertaining to Cedric Vernon Nunes.
Unnumbered document, contains an extract from A Thousand Days—John F. Kennedy in the White House by A. Schlesinger, Jr.

Edwards is a British M.P.

BR mentions that he has "read with considerable interest reports of your findings about the role of the C.I.A. in British Guiana", and asks Edwards for more information on the subject.

Strachan is the Secretary-General of the Prime Minister's Conference. Jagan is the leader of the People's Progressive Party, Guyana. The letter concerns the upcoming elections in Guyana.

Attached to the letter is an eleven-page appendix concerning election statistics. Appendix one is document .178935. Also present is an election tally sheet, document .178936.

In French. Full title: "Solidarité avec le Patriote Haitien Daniel Sansaricq".

Dated from a reference in the document to Pres. Duvalier's assassination order of the Sansaricq family.

Holmes is Acting Colonial Secretary.

The document outlines the Emergency Principal Regulations that will come into effect upon publication in the Gazette.

Elliot outlines the poor treatment of Chinese prisoners in Hong Kong, and comments that "it is embarrassing to try and reconcile these happenings with the principles of British justice and 'civilized behaviour'."

The document is an article taken from a newspaper. The name of of the paper does not appear on the clippings. The headline reads "Torments in Concentration Camp", and outlines the abuses against Chinese prisoners at the Victoria Detention Centre in Hong Kong.

The document is an article taken from a newspaper. The name of of the paper does not appear on the clippings. The headline reads "Concentration Camp Atrocities Denounced", and it concerns the abuses against Chinese prisoners at the Mount Davis Concentration Camp, Hong Kong.

The document is a two page leaflet titled A Letter of Protest. The leaflet documents the abuses suffered by Chinese prisoners at the Mount Davis Concentration Camp by the Hong Kong British authorities.

Also present is an unnumbered copy of the document.

Lee Tsung-ying is the editor of The Eastern Horizon, a monthly magazine published in Hong Kong.

Lee Tsung-ying informs BR of the abuses suffered by Chinese in Hong Kong at the hands of the British authorities. BR is asked to "bring this state of affairs to the attention of the British public".

Enclosed are some related clippings (not present). The clippings may be the ones found at records 67177 and 67178. Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178944, TLS(X).

BR thanks Lee for his letter of 15 November 1968 (see record 67180), and mentions that he is "... extremely disturbed by the information concerning a concentration camp in Hong Kong." BR is considering writing an article on the concentration camp and asks Lee Tsung-ying for further information.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178946, TL(CAR).

Lee Tsung-ying comments on the case of Miss Wang Ning, a reporter with the Ta Kung Po, who was arrested in Hong Kong with other reporters for photographing demonstrations in the streets of the capital.

Enclosed are pages 5 through 12 of the December 26, 1968 issue of Ta Kung Po. The headline is "Outrages in Hong Kong". The clipping is document .178948.

Elliot is an elected urban councillor in Hong Kong.

The signed card reads "with the compliments of Elsie Elliot".

Attached to the card are the reports concerning the arrests of individuals in Hong Kong by British authorities.

Document .178950, a one-page TS(CAR). The report concerns the case of l.T. Pudaite, the Third Secretary for the Indian Commission in Hong Kong, who was arrested after being "mistaken for a Chinese himself".
Document .178951, a two-page TS(MIM). The report concerns the case of Cheung Kwok Ming, who suffered abuse at the hands of British authorities.
Unnumbered document, a one-page TS(MIM). The report concerns the case of Lam Kurk, who suffered abuse at the hands of British authorities.

Also present are documents containing the text of published articles:

A one-page document containing the text of an article from the S.C.M. Post, 26 September 1969. The article is titled "Complaint on Police State".
A one-page document containing the text of an untitled article by Elsie Elliot, 22 August 1969. The article concerns the proposed prevention of bribery bill.

Peter is Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Peter praises the BRPF and refers to two articles he received from Schoenman; see record 67187. The text of this telegram appears in the body of the telegram at record 67190.

Nagy was the Prime Minister of Hungary who was removed from office and executed following the Soviet invasion in 1956.

The document is a New Year's greeting card. It is assumed that the card is addressed to BR. The signature on the card may read "Mr. and Mrs. Jelis".

Kádár is Prime Minister of Hungary.

Schoenman asks for Kádár's opinion on two articles. The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

The BRPF informs the private secretary of the Hungarian Embassy that Schoenman will be unable to attend the reception at the Embassy; see record 67189.

The document is an invitation by the Hungarian Ambassador to attend a reception at the Embassy. The reception is in honour of I. Tompe, chairman of Hungarian Radio and Television, and J. Rande, chief editor of Hungarian Television.

Incze is Hungarian Ambassador.

Incze forwards a message to Schoenman from the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs; see record 67184.

Farley thanks Incze for the telegram he sent Schoenman (see record 67190), and mentions that Schoenman is "temporarily visiting some of our sponsors in Africa."

The document is an invitation for Schoenman to attend a reception at the Hungarian Embassy 5 April 1965, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Hungary.

Farley, writing to the private secretary of the Embassy, mentions that Schoenman will be pleased to attend the reception on 5 April 1965; see record 67192.

A thank-you letter for Peter's previous telegram; see record 67190.

The document is an invitation for Schoenman to attend a reception at the Hungarian Embassy 30 April 1965. The reception is for the Hungarian Metal Workers Union's Delegation, headed by its General Secretary, J. Polyak.

Wood, writing to the private secretary of the Hungarian Embassy, regrets that Schoenman will be unable to attend the reception on 30 April 1965.

The document is an invitation for Schoenman to attend a farewell party at the Hungarian Embassy on 28 June 1965. The farewell party is held in honour of Mr. and Mrs. J. Sholmar.

Kallai is Prime Minister of Hungary.

BR appeals to Kallai to allow the family of Dr. I. Logodi to join him in West Germany.

Le Gal is General Secretary of the World Federation of Democratic Youth (WFDY).

Le Gal informs BR of the Federation's "deep astonishment and regret in finding the representative of the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation associating himself in a calculated calumny against the WFDY, launched during the conference by certain foreign participants. The conference in question was the 12th World Conference Against A and H Bombs. The conference was held in Japan 28 July - 20 August 1966. The BRPF representative was Faris Glubb (misspelt as "Clubb").

Enclosed is a statement signed by the BRPF representative at the conference. The statement is a two-page TS(TC), and is document .179033. The full title reads: "Statement of Delegates Who Withdrew from the 12th World Conference Against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs". In addition to the BRPF, representatives from the following countries signed the statement: Australia, Basutoland, Bechuanaland, Belgium, Brazil, Ceylon, Colombia, Malaya, New Zealand, Panama, Philippines, Sudan, Swaziland, U.S.A., and South West Africa.

Schoenman, in response to Le Gal's earlier letter (see record 67199), states "We do not wish to comment on the points you raise concerning our representative in Tokyo." Schoenman also assures Le Gal of the BRPF's "... continued desire to work co-operatively with the World Federation of Democratic Youth."