Kádár is Prime Minister of Hungary and First Secretary of the Socialist Workers' Party.

BR, commenting on the IWCT, hopes that "... Hungarian 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 .179036, TL(CAR).

BR appeals to Kádár to allow Mrs. Istvanne Strowski to join her husband, who has already emigrated from Hungary.

Korn works for the Hungarian Igazsagugy Miniszterium (Department of Justice).

BR appeals for amnesty on behalf of Tobor Pakh. Pakh was sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment for sending a memorandum to the UN requesting "... intervention on behalf of people imprisoned because of their participation in the 1956 uprising."

Enclosed is a one-sheet leaflet, document .179039. The leaflet gives an overview of the Pakh case and is titled Fifteen Years Imprisonment for a Memorandum to the United Nations!

The private secretary to Hungarian Prime Minister Kadar responds to BR's previous letter in which he appealed to Kadar to allow Istvanne Strowszky to leave Hungary; see record 67202. The private secretary informs BR that Strowszky "... has no intention to leave this country for good and that she recently initiated legally the divorce procedure, because she decided to divorce from her husband."

The private secretary's signature is illegible.

The document is a green file card showing the dates of correspondence between Zoltan Laffers, BR, and Hungarian Prime Minister Kadar. The correspondence covers the period from 14 April 1964 to 22 September 1965. The author is presumed to be someone in the BRPF.

BR thanks Laffers for his previous letter (not present), and asks him not to raise the matter publicly. Laffers had informed BR that his wife and two children were being denied permission to leave Hungary.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178956, TL(CAR,X).

Baverstock asks BR to contribute to another "London Forum" with Lord Samuel. He suggests the topic of "Do We Need a New Imperialism?" and he encloses (not present) unnamed articles from the press. Baverstock is a producer, Overseas Talks.

BR agrees in principle to another "London Forum" with Lord Samuel but wishes to defer the date to the end of October as he is keeping September and October free to start writing a book.

Baverstock will write again nearer the end of October to remind BR of his agreeing to another "London Forum" with Lord Samuel. Lord Samuel has agreed as well.

Lewin confirms BR's recording of his "Santayana" talk.

Gregory confirms the recording of a talk with Sidney Hook. There are at least three talks in this undisclosed series.

The letter is unsigned, but the sender was ascertained from the ribbon copy in RA1 430.

Gregson asks BR to contribute the summary talk in the "What's Next?" series, in which 17 speakers discussed what the next 25 years would bring in their respective fields. The series was opened by Lord Samuel's "An Age of Promise". The series is being widely rebroadcast and interests the Transcription Service.

Gregson encloses (not present) Lord Samuel's and a few other scripts. More are to follow.

BR is unsure how he could contribute to Gregson's "What's Next?" series. BR asks for clarification on what is expected in terms of length, fees, and whether he is expected to summarize the works of others he doesn't agree with.

BR regrets he is unable to record a talk with Lord Samuel as he must "go into hospital as soon as there is a vacant bed". BR thanks Baverstock for sending him the "Reith Lectures" scripts.

BR has appended five minutes of extra material to his 1949 obituary talk on Einstein. A fee of 15 guineas is offered to supplement the original 1949 fee of 20. Boswell encloses (not present) a contract and a reply sheet.

BR would like to engage in another discussion with Lord Samuel.

Ash inquires into BR's attitude to another discussion with Lord Samuel for the Overseas Service.

BR agrees to another discussion with Lord Samuel if a subject can be agreed upon. BR has "few engagements in the near future" so a date shouldn't be hard to choose.

Lord Samuel proposes a discussion of "Are These Times Worse Morally than Others?" Lord Samuel's position would be "No". Ash asks if BR thinks enough of a difference in opinion exists to make a lively discussion. Mid-June is proposed as a recording date.

From their discussion Ash thinks the subjects BR had agreed on: the Geneva Conference on Indo-China [Vietnam] and the West's position on Southeast Asia, Indo-China and the use of the hydrogen bomb, world government and the role of the UN, could all be brought up under the title of "Where Do We Go from Here?".

The six-part autobiographical series BR discussed with Bill Ash for the Overseas Service will fall to Kay Fuller to produce. She inquires into BR's availability and the titles of the talks.

BR agrees to Fuller's arrangements for the six-part autobiographical series, but reminds her that he wanted them to be broadcast from Langham Palace for the Home Service or Third Programme, and not exclusively for foreign broadcast.

Provan, a Talks Booking Manager, points out an error in the contract for the programme "Causerie Politique—la Bombe à Hydrogene—9". Provan encloses (not present) an amended contract and reply sheet. The broadcast date is corrected to August 8.

BR is "deeply troubled" with the prospects for mankind in view of the hydrogen bomb. BR has "a profound desire to do whatever it lies in my power to awake people to the gravity of the issue." In his recent book Human Society in Ethics and Politics BR states his perspective on the H-bomb in his final chapter "Prologue or Epilogue?". He asks Lewin to consider it for broadcast and encloses a copy of it (not present) with his letter.

A handwritten note by Lewin on the top of the page asks Boyd, "Would [?] take anything from Russell on this theme?".

Gregson replies to BR's letter of July 5, record 67222, to Kay Fuller. Gregson assures BR that while produced by the Overseas Service the series will be picked up by the Home Service. Gregson has confirmed this with the Home Service controller. He asks if BR is now prepared to continue this vein of work.

In response to Gregson's assurances in his letter of July 22 BR is now "quite willing to prepare the talks" for the Overseas Service. BR will be abroad in September and asks how soon Gregson wants suggestions for the subject matter of the series.

Instead of having, as BR proposed, BR read the last chapter from his Human Society in Ethics and Politics, Lewin considers BR writing a talk for the Home Service on the same subject matter for the end of the year's retrospective where BR would highlight the increasing gravity of the hydrogen bomb.

Ash expresses the Overseas staff's delight in hearing of BR's recovery. He asks how long it will be before another discussion with Lord Samuel and BR could be undertaken, citing how popular the two men's talks are with the listening public.

BR is "sorry" that the BBC is unwilling to accept his reading of the last chapter of Human Society in Ethics and Politics for broadcast. He agrees to write a similar piece, on the gravity of the hydrogen bomb, for the end of the year discussions.

Fuller is "delighted" to hear that BR will continue with the series of six autobiographical talks for the General Overseas Service. She asks for the subject headings of the six by August 16, and notes that BR will be abroad in September.

BR suggests subject headings for the six autobiographical talks: 1. "Why I Took to Philosophy", 2. "Some Philosophers' Oddities", 3. "Experiences of a Pacifist in the First War", 4. "From Logic to Politics", 5. "Beliefs: Discarded and Retained", 6. "Hopes: Realized and Disappointed".

Lewin confirms that a quarter-hour slot on January 2 has been set for BR to give his perspective on the hydrogen bomb.

Fuller agrees with BR's choices for the subjects of his six autobiographical talks. She needs a hundred words or less on each talk for London Calling.

Fuller thanks BR for sending the abstracts for the six autobiographical talks. Fuller has difficulty with the title and nature of the second talk, "Some Eccentric Philosophers". She reminds BR that the talks should deal with how these philosophers influenced BR or BR's thoughts and not the philosophers themselves.

BR encloses (not present) a new abstract for his second autobiographical talk, with a new title.

The six autobiographical talks will be broadcast after Christmas. Unless that creates a problem for BR, the recording date of October 6 will not be changed. Fuller asks for the first script by October 4. The series is now called "Then and Now".

BR agrees with the change in the broadcast dates for the six-part autobiographical talks, and assures Fuller she will have the first script by October 4.

Fuller confirms exact dates for the recording of the six part "Then and Now" series and reminds BR of their intended length.

BR has noted the recording dates for "Then and Now" and assures Fuller that she will have the first script by October 4.

Provan corrects an error in the contract for BR's talk "Knowledge and Wisdom" recorded on September 27 and broadcast on October 4 in the German transmission. The correction changes the fee from 15 guineas to 20. She encloses (not present) an amended contract.

As Ronald Lewin has been transferred to another post in the BBC, Molony, a Talks Dept. Producer, asks BR to change the date for his talk ["Man's Peril"] on the hydrogen bomb from January 2, 1955 to December 19, 1954.

BR appeals to Kadar to allow the wife and two children of Zoltan Laffers to join him in West Germany. Zoltan's wife is Eva Laffers.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178955, TL(CAR).

Varkonyi is Head of the Prime Minister's Secretariat.

Varkonyi informs BR that since Gyorgy Medgyesi "... did not apply again this year for a passport ... the competent passport authorities are not in a position to consider this request." Varkonyi passes on "the best wishes and kind regards of H.E. Janos Kadar, Prime Minister of Hungary."

A thank-you letter in which Laffers mentions that "I entirely understand your counsel"; see record 67243.

Varkonyi informs BR that his appeal on behalf of Zoltan Laffers has been rejected. Varkonyi mentions that Laffers' conduct was "extremely incorrect" and states that Prime Minister Kadar "cannot support such an attitude". However, Varkonyi does mention that Laffers' travel documents may be validated "... and perhaps after a certain time the competent Hungarian authorities may be able to reconsider a direct request from him."

At the top of the page, in Schoenman's hand, is a rough draft of the letter found at record 68246. At the foot of the page: "The Private Secretary to the Prime Minister Budapest Hungary".

Also present is a copy of the letter, a one-page TLS(X). The copy is in two parts: the top half is document .178959, and the bottom half document .179960.

Schoenman informs Varkonyi that BR "is hopeful that the Prime Minister may view such cases favourably."

A rough draft of this letter is written in the document at record 67245.

Laffers requests BR's assistance again as the renewal of his Hungarian passport would cause "difficulties with the German authorities", and would still prevent his family from getting permission to leave Hungary; see record 67245.

A green file card. The document is a handwritten list of correspondence between BR and various individuals. The listed correspondence covers the period from 15 June 1964 to 13 July 1965. The individuals listed with whom BR corresponded are as follows:

Georg Medgyesi, a Hungarian refugee in West Germany.
Janos Kadar, the Prime Minister of Hungary.
P. Varkonyi, the Head of the Hungarian Prime Minister's Secretariat.

Medgyesi is a Hungarian refugee working in West Germany.

Medgyesi appeals for BR's assistance in getting the Hungarian authorities to allow his wife (Gyorgyne Medgyesi) and two children (Victor and Zsofia Medgyesi) to join him in West Germany.

A thank-you letter in which BR mentions that he hopes "... the Hungarians will allow your family to leave and I will continue to raise the matter."

At the foot of the page, in Schoenman's hand: "Reply to Laffers re: earlier letter from Kadar secretary".

BR thanks Medgyesi for his previous letter (see record 67249), and mentions that he has written to Prime Minister Kadar concerning Medgyesi's family.

BR appeals to Kadar to consider allowing the wife and children of Georg Medgyesi to join him in West Germany; see record 67249.

Provan corrects some errors as to the recording and broadcast dates for BR's talk "Knowledge and Wisdom" for German transmission.

BR confirms the change in the broadcast date for his talk on the growing concern for the hydrogen bomb.

BR writes to Mitchell, Ronald Boswell's assistant, returning a corrected copy of the contract for BR's "Knowledge and Wisdom" talk for the German Service. There have been two previous errors. BR thinks that the fee of 5 guineas is smaller than he had reason to expect.

Boswell clarifies the confusion surrounding BR's reading of "Knowledge and Wisdom" for the German Service and the several erroneous copies of that contract. The reading was a re-reading of an earlier talk in English. BR is then entitled to half of the original fee. Boswell encloses (not present) a new contract and reply sheet and an additional fee.

BR is satisfied with Boswell's explanation for the confusion surrounding BR's talk on "Knowledge and Wisdom" for the German Service and returns Boswell's signed contract.

Burnett confirms BR's commitment to another "Question Time" on January 18. Team members will include J. Bronowski and Professor Mott.

BR has received a contract for his appearance on "Question Time" for "London Calling Asia". As the date on the contract puts the recording on January 18 and not the 15th, as had been discussed over the telephone, BR must withdraw if the contract is not in error.

BR finds Molony's letter of November 24 "very disquieting". BR's intention was for the talk to be "an exceedingly solemn appeal to mankind to turn back from universal suicide before it is too late." Molony's and the Home Service controller's inclusion of BR's talk in a themed series, "Three Generations", is entirely inappropriate to BR.

Molony confirms the broadcast date for BR's talk on "The Implications of the H Bomb" and that the talk will not be billed as part of a series. The date for the broadcast will be December 23, 1954.

Boswell writes in reference to the contract for BR's talk, "The Implications of the H Bomb". He asks BR to change the broadcast date as stated on the contract from December 19 to December 23.

Molony encloses her Radio Times billing for BR's talk, "The Hydrogen Bomb and the Peril to Mankind", and confirms details for its recording.

BR thanks Boswell for his letter of December 1 and confirms the change to the recording date for the "H-Bomb" broadcast.

BR has timed his "H-Bomb" talk at 13 minutes and 20 seconds and has lengthened it some. He encloses (not present) an updated script.

Kallin, a producer for the Third Programme, asks BR to contribute a talk using Edward S. Lecomte's book The Dictionary of Last Words.

BR would like to contribute to the Third Programme again. In general, BR doesn't "care to review a book unless it is one that I want to read in any case."

BR refers to Boswell's letter of January 12 (not in file), and encloses (not present) the signed contract.

Gregson writes in response to a telephone conversation when BR expressed his willingness to be on the Overseas "London Forum". BR made it clear that acceptance was conditional on its being picked up by the Home Service. Gregson is concerned that this is the start of a trend.

Gregson mentions a new series of talks for BR and Lord Samuel on "Popular Philosophical Antitheses". The first talk in question is "Religion and the Young" with Lord Hailsham.

Medgyesi is convinced that BR's "... international fame will open the way to leading my wife and my two children to me."

Farley relates the contents of a letter BR received from P. Varkonyi concerning Medgyesi's wife and two children; see  record 67243. Farley asks Medgyesi to "... please write to Lord Russell immediately at the above address (as he will be in London for the next three weeks) with your brief comments on this information.

At the top of the page: "Ok but omit names".

Medgyesi disputes the claims by the Hungarian authorities concerning passports for his wife and two children. Medgyesi asks BR for his "further support". The same letter was sent to Farley; see record 67299.

Attached to the letter are various documents:

Document .178972, a certificate of employment, TLS.
Unnumbered document, a certificate of employment in German, TLS.
Document .178977, a certificate of employment, TLS(CAR).
Document .178974, a two-page project schedule in German, TL(X).
Document .178975, a photograph of Medgyesi's children.

Farley mentions that the information in Medgyesi's last letter was "most helpful"; see record 67272. Farley advises Medgyesi that "... it may later be necessary for you to supply information about your income direct to the Hungarian authorities."

BR informs Varkonyi that Georg Medgyesi has a suitable level of income "and is thus able to maintain his wife and two children." BR mentions that he now hopes "... that it will now prove possible for Mrs. Medgyesi and her two children to emigrate."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .17879a, TL(CAR).

Laffers thanks BR for the good news and mentions that his family "is now waiting for an answer to the application for emigration."

Medgyesi informs Farley that the West German authorities have granted his wife and two children entry and residence permits; however, his family is still denied permission to leave Hungary. Medgyesi mentions that "your help is our only hope".

Medgyesi mentions that "your help is our only hope". The letter contains the same information as the one sent to Farley; see record 67276.

At the top of the page are Schoenman's: "Bill. Hungarian P.P. file to be replied to".

Laffers tells BR that "our application for emigration was refused again", and asks BR "to try and facilitate my family's life through intercession once more."

Kaye tells Laffers that BR "regrets that your application for emigration was refused once more and wishes to assure you that he will continue to make efforts on your behalf."

BR tells Medgyesi that he will continue to pursue the matter concerning his family's emigration from Hungary.

BR appeals on behalf of Zoltan Laffers and Georg Medgyesi concerning their respective requests to allow their families to leave Hungary.

Varkonyi informs BR that the actions of Laffers and Medgyesi were "unwarranted and illegal"; accordingly, "in both cases the only honorable procedure would be to apply for the validity of their passports and return home to their families and place of work."

Medgyesi tells BR that his wife has had no response to her request to leave Hungary and asks BR to "continue thinking of my poor family."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178989, TLS(CAR).

Laffers thanks BR for his efforts in attempting to secure exit visas for his family and mentions that BR's "effective assistance is my only hope that I may meet my family in the near future."

Laffers thanks Kaye for his "unselfish sympathy in my difficult family affair."

Medgyesi informs BR that his wife's third application to leave Hungary has been refused. Medgyesi begs BR "... to write just one more letter to Premier Kádár. If this is not successful I will not burden you again."

The letter is dated from the envelope.

BR mentions that he recently wrote to Prime Minister Kádár but "... cannot offer you any strong hope that he will yield on the matter of your family."

Medgyesi informs BR that his wife's appeal against the refusal by Hungarian authorities to allow her to leave the country has been turned down. Medgyesi mentions that he does not know what to do and begs BR to think of his family.

Schoenman mentions that the BRPF has raised the matter of his family with Hungarian authorities several times and that "there is not a great deal more available to us to do."

Laffers outlines the case of his family and "... request you again to induce the Hungarian authorities to allow my family to emigrate."

Medgyesi informs BR that his wife's latest appeal to leave Hungary has been turned down. Medgyesi mentions that "... it would be of great importance for me if you would have the kindness to give again your valuable support for the rejoining of my family."

Schoenman tells Medgyesi that "we shall do what we can about the rejection of your wife's application."

Laffers requests that BR "... again induce the Hungarian authorities to allow my family to emigrate."

Schoenman mentions that the BRPF is "... raising the matter of your family with the Hungarian authorities and do not see what we can do except to call it to their attention."

Laffers asks Schoenman again "for help in my extremely difficult and complicated problem."

BR is the presumed addressee.

Laffers begs BR for further help and asks BR to inform him "about the answer from the Hungarian authorities."

Schoenman informs Laffers that the BRPF will advise him "... as soon as we have any definite information from the Hungarian authorities."

Sweetman is Secretary to Robert Swann of Amnesty International.

Sweetman mentions to Schoenman that he "... will probably be receiving a letter from M. Missirliu as I have told him that you are going to try and get his fiancée out of Romania." Sweetman encloses letters sent to Amnesty by individuals who have family members that are being prevented from leaving Hungary.

Document .179005, a two-page ALS(X). The second page of the letter is document .179006.
Unnumbered document, a one-page TLS(X).

The letter is the same as the one Medgyesi sent BR; see record 67272. Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178973, TLS(X).

Logodi tells Schoenman that he was referred to the BRPF by Stella Sweetman of Amnesty International. Logodi requests Schoenman's help in securing exit visas for his wife (Laszlo Logodi) and daughter (Esther Logodi), who have been denied permission to leave Hungary.