Farley tells Litvinoff he was not in London when Litvinoff called to ask about Ralph Schoenman. Farley then discusses the issue of BBC payment for Rush to Judgment. Farley doesn't know when Ralph Schoenman will re-enter Britain. This matter will be discussed in the House of Commons.

Farley, on behalf of BR, thanks Cang for his letter and its enclosure: "Lord Russell does not wish to be associated with this document. I am sorry to disappoint you."

Betancur and Posada invite BR to a Conference of Study of the Situation of the Jewish Minority in the U.S.S.R., being held in Bogota, Colombia. This meeting will be an objective study of the problems with Jews in the U.S.S.R.

Attached is the original letter sent to BR (document .181374).

The group is Conferencia de Estudio Sobre la Situacion de la Minoria Judia en la U.R.S.S.

Farley, on behalf of BR, thanks the Committee for its invitation letter to BR. Farley says that it took long to translate the sent letter and thus it is too late for BR to provide a message.

BR asks Dedijer to sign a statement on the situation in Laos and Vietnam. He writes: "I am concerned that a position has been created from which it will be very difficult to withdraw without direct conflict being extended, with the entire peace of the world in jeopardy."

A second copy, TL(CAR), of the letter follows, as does a copy, TD(CAR), of B&R C64.48.

BR congratulates Sellers on the success of Dr. Strangelove. BR asks if one of his associates may visit Sellers.

[Actor Peter Sellers plays Dr. Strangelove, U.S. President Merkin Muffley and Group Captain Lionel Mandrake in Stanley Kubrick's film Dr. Strangelove.]

Wills is general manager to Peter Sellers. Sellers is on holiday in Europe and will see to BR's letter upon his return.

Sellers thanks BR for his letter and agrees to meet with one of BR's associates, but adds that he would very much like to see BR.

BR would be pleased to meet with Sellers except that BR is in Wales but would be glad to arrange a meeting if Sellers can journey there.

Another copy of this letter, TL(CAR), follows.

Sellers arranges to meet with BR after September 15, 1964 as he and his wife are planning a tour of the UK then.

BR is delighted that Sellers will visit and asks him to write after Sept. 12, 1964 to suggest a meeting time.

This document is a summary of the book, A Gallery of Saints, by Henry Thiry, Baron Holbach.

This document is a collection of excerpts from A Gallery of Saints, written by Henry Thiry, Baron Holbach.

This document is a translation from Izvestia titled "The Anonymous One behind Bars", written by Yastrevov.

This document is a report titled "At the Gates of the Kremlin" by Joel Cang.

This document is a report by F.S. Mayatsky.

In this telegram, Weisman asks for BR's help in saving her brother from the death penalty in Russia.

BR writes, "I have appealed to Khrushchev on behalf of your brother. Please keep this information to yourself, for publicity does not assist these matters."

The letter is in French. Mendès France responds to BR's letter of 14 November 1963 on the BRPF and on Soviet Jewry.

BR thanks Liberson for his letter. BR answers Liberson's questions and encloses some literature concerning the recently formed Peace Foundations. BR refers to the Washington Conference.

BR hopes Sartre received the material concerning Soviet anti-Semitism. BR writes, "Should you have any questions about it or wish further data I should be happy to help in any way. I look forward to your symposium in Temps Modernes on the subject."

BR draws Snow's attention to a document titled Judaism Unembellished, an official publication of the Ukranian Academy of Science. BR asks Snow if he will speak out regarding this publication.

Snow writes, "I read this abominable document during the morning. Obviously something must be done." Snow suggests possible courses of action.

BR agrees with Snow that something must be done. BR will support Snow and will do as Snow advises.

The letter is unsigned but it is return-addressed as being from BR.

Wesker informs Schoenman that before he got a chance to send the enclosed letter to the Soviet Embassy, Moscow banned the book concerned (see record 70463). Mailing the letter is now pointless.

Attached is a letter from Arnold Wesker to Mr. Sofinsky, Soviet Embassy, London (document .181448).

BR thanks Dedijer for his letter and is "very conscious of the necessity to focus attention upon the problem of poverty, population explosion and the gap between the developed and underdeveloped countries." BR encloses literature on the Foundation's work and suggests that "the arms race is the major obstacle to any serious attempt to deal with poverty, because as long as the material and human resources of the planet are squandered on armament the problem of development will remain an academic one."

BR welcomes Dedijer as an advisory council member and hopes they can meet if Dedijer comes to Britain.

Dedijer thanks BR for his letter and apologizes for the delayed reply as he has moved. Dedijer will be lecturing at Cornell University until December, 1964 after which he may be able to visit England and meet BR.

He adds a postscript asking BR's permission to publish their correspondence.

BR looks forward to meeting Dedijer in December though BR will be in Wales. BR gives his permission to publish their correspondence.

Also present is a second TL(CAR).

BR's secretary would be pleased to drive Dedijer to Wales on Dec. 14, 1964 although driving back to London by noon the next day will be difficult as it is a 6 hour drive. BR asks Dedijer to telephone his secretary upon Dedijer's arrival.

BR thanks Rocca for a $1000 contribution to the Foundation and hopes they can maintain contact and meet personally.

Rocca asks how far BR has progressed in his plan for a Foundation for World Peace and how any contribution should be made. Rocca is chairman of a committee for the possible renewal of trade with China and is about to issue a report.

BR informs Rocca on the activities of the Foundation including mediating conflicts and establishing new international offices. BR includes literature on the Foundation and how Rocca can make a tax-exempt financial contribution.

BR congratulates Morse for his public statements, saying "Yours is the lone voice on the madness of U.S. policy in Southeast Asia". BR is sending literature on the Foundation as well as recent publications of his on Vietnam, Senator Goldwater, and the death of President Kennedy. BR hopes Morse will give his views and become a sponsor of the Foundation.

Wayne Morse is a U.S. senator.

BR sends Prince Fahad a copy of The Basic Writings of BR in return for seeing BR's representatives and showing interest in the BRPF. BR invites Fahad to England and hopes "that it may be the beginning of a fruitful co-operation."

Fahad Bin Abdul Aziz (as BR has the name) is a Saudi Arabian prince. He became Crown Prince in March 1975.

BR sends Sen literature on the BRPF and hopes Sen will offer his views. BR invites Sen to visit him if he is planning to come to London in the near future.

B.R. Sen is Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Sen thanks BR for his letter and the literature concerning the aims of the BRPF. Sen congratulates BR: "It is a matter of great satisfaction for all that the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament which you have carried on over the years with such courage and dedication has now developed into an international movement." Sen thanks BR for the invitation to visit and will inform BR when the opportunity to go to London arises.

BR thanks Sen for his letter and hopes they will have the opportunity to meet soon.

BR wishes to discuss matters of the BRPF with de Castro and asks if it possible to arrange a meeting if de Castro is coming to London in the near future.

BR writes on the work of the BRPF and encloses literature on the Foundation. BR asks for Lord Gladwyn's views on the Foundation work and asks to meet with him if Gladwyn is planning on visiting London in the near future.

A second copy, TL(CAR), is in the file.

Lord Gladwyn disagrees with BR's views, arguing: "As a general observation, I should question your whole major premise. I really do not think that general nuclear war is getting more and more likely: I believe, on the contrary, that it is getting less and less likely." He criticizes BR's views and concludes, "What we want in the world is less fear and more love. With great respect, I do not think that your campaign is contributing to either objective."

BR addresses Gladwyn's arguments against the BRPF's views, point by point. BR agrees that there is a diminished risk of a clash between NATO and the Warsaw powers but this does not affect the risk due to the spread of arms to smaller nations. Human and mechanical error are plausible causes of accidental war. BR criticizes Gladwyn's view on Western unity, chastising the actions of the U.S. in Vietnam, and calls for world government. BR points out faults of the U.S. during the Cuban Missile Crisis, when Gladwyn considers President Kennedy to have "saved the world". Gladwyn's idea that a "balance of terror" leads to peace is refuted by BR, who continues by elaborating on disarmament. BR agrees that their letters ought to be published.

Also present are another copy, TL(CAR), and BR's draft TLS (signed "Russell") with a list of enclosures (not present), including "Freedom in Iran" by K. Zaki (B&R C64.84 has the same title.)

The note from Schoenman is attached to an 8-page draft letter to Gladwyn marked "Unsent". Schoenman apologizes for the tone of the letter but adds that the argumentation might be useful. The enclosure is a response to Gladwyn's letter of Nov. 3, 1964 (see record 70443). BR used this response letter in formulating his own reply to Gladwyn in BR's letter of Nov. 14, 1964 (see record 70444).

Also attached is a 7-page typescript of extracts from Schoenman's draft letter, apparently made by Edith Russell.

BR encloses information on the Foundations and hopes for a financial contribution. BR includes a message to the resistance workers.

BR invites Yukawa to become a sponsor of the Foundation in Japan.

Schoenman asks Bolt for a financial contribution and encloses a recent article of BR's.

Giulini tells BR that his letter took a long time reaching him. This letter is written in Italian.

BR is happy that Giulini will be giving a performance for the Foundation. BR indicates that anytime between August 14 and Sept. 4 is convenient and looks forward to meeting him.

Marked "Copy".

BR asks if the Rabinowitz Foundation can make a financial contribution for BR's research. "The work concerns problems experienced by non-industrial countries with regard to internal development, the means wherein the requisite technical assistance can be secured, and the relationship between these problems and a foreign policy compatible with such aims."

BR thanks Everingham for his letter and encloses some information (not present). BR asks for a financial contribution.

Kaye wishes he could be of help to the BRPF but, "because of my confining and demanding weekly television program production and schedule, coupled with the pressure of various commitments of long standing, I must regretfully decline your invitation."

BR sympathizes with the pressure of Kaye's many commitments and asks if he could make a financial contribution.

Sellers feels "there is little I can do constructively to help launch the ideals and ideas in a manner worthy of them, and befitting to them." He does offer the suggestion of "a sort of strategic major general to co-ordinate all the efforts into all the channels which are open to you through people like us."

BR is sorry Sellers feels so modest about his assistance to the Foundation and asks for a financial contribution and to arrange a benefit showing of Sellers' movie. BR sees no difficulty in a television programme with Spike Milligan and asks if Sellers would be willing to contract to make such a programme.

BR agrees with Sellers' suggestion of a unifying impresario but knows of no one to fill that role. BR makes a general plea for Sellers' assistance due to the financial and time constraints placed on the BRPF during the height of the Vietnam war.

Richter apologizes for the lateness of his letter as he was travelling. He is honoured at BR's invitation to perform but is occupied for the rest of the year. He will be in Europe in Sept. 1965 and might be able to arrange a performance at short notice.

The festival had to be cancelled this year, but BR asks if Richter can perform next year and BR asks for dates in 1966 when Richter might be able to take part in the festival.

Creasey offers "positive approach" strategies for effecting peace that might be adopted by the BRPF.

The document is a memorandum without addressee or signature.

BR admits that he initially started with a positive approach, but failing to influence governmental action he eventually took more "active methods of agitation". BR would like to discuss Creasey's views with him to possibly arrive at some agreement. BR thanks Creasey for sending three of his mystery books "which I have read with much pleasure."

On the Pentagon, "I do not agree with you that we cannot reduce the power of that body."

Creasey "would indeed like to find a policy in which we could co-operate" and suggests July 24, 1965 as a meeting date.

BR looks forward to seeing Creasey on July 24, 1965 and suggests tea at 4:00 pm. BR has made arrangements for the Creaseys to stay at the Portmeirion Hotel as all of BR's grandchildren are staying with him.

Schoenman thanks Wesker for his letter and the enclosure to Sofinsky. Schoenman agrees with Wesker and is satisfied by the removal of the Kychko book. If Wesker wants, Schoenman will send the material which indicates the extent to which Soviet anti-Semitism is endemic.

BR writes, "Would you be so kind as to forward the contents of this letter to Premier Khrushchev?"

Schoenman forwards a 10-page memorandum from John Creasey which outlines ways to increase support for the BRPF. Schoenman notes: "I think his suggestion about approaching people to declare that we are not Communists is very bad indeed and should be rejected."

Creasey's memo is dated 1965/08/01; Schoenman's note is undated.

BR is anxious to see the tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States reduced. BR is concerned about the Jews of the Soviet Union because of indications that they are experiencing hardship. BR appeals to Premier Khrushchev to help improve Jewish life in the U.S.S.R.

The first sheet only of the letter is a photocopy.

Yevrienov asks BR to appeal to Premier Khrushchev of U.S.S.R. to solve the problem of Jews in the Soviet Union.

Creasey has had 2 discussions with Schoenman and is glad that he may be able to contribute to the BRPF through writings he will submit to BR shortly. Creasey's publishers suggest that the "new look" should be included as a part of a larger book he is writing called The Evil That Men Do. Creasey asks for BR's views.

Soldatov tells BR that questions of emigration of Soviet citizens to other countries are dealt with by the local Soviet authorities and that those wishing to emigrate should apply to the local authorities.

BR suggests it is up to Creasey alone to decide if it is better to include the "new look" in The Evil That Men Do.

BR elucidates his views on communism: "Communism, like other -isms, varies according to the people who are carrying it out. At the present time, I think that Russia has a more wholesome outlook on world politics than the United States, but this view might change tomorrow and is totally independent of the relative merits of communism and capitalism in the abstract. The greatest evil in the present day is the mutual hatred of the two sides, not the badness of either." "... our Foundation is, as you say, international, and our overall purpose is the prevention of world war. To achieve this we need support from both sides."

BR returns a revised draft, an enclosed TL(CAR), and asks if it is still effective in its amended form.

BR thanks Soldatov for his letter and gives him the details of people who wish to emigrate.

Also in the file is a photocopy of this letter, document .181455.

BR thanks Khrushchev for his letter concerning the situation in Cuba. He is glad that Khrushchev will not be provoked by American belligerence towards Cuba. BR appeals to Khrushchev to improve the situation of Jews in Soviet Union and to allow Jews to leave the Soviet Union to rejoin their families. BR considers the arms race a grave danger, and he was encouraged by Khrushchev's statements to Mr. Wilson urging a ban on the supply of conventional weapons to the Arab world.

BR writes to Sovietish Heimland about the state of Jews in the Soviet Union. BR asks the editor to publish his own letter as well as the enclosure in Sovietish Heimland. The enclosure is a copy of document .181452 sent by Yevsei Yevrienov to BR.

Another copy of both is enclosed with document .181461.

BRPF releases the letters sent to the Soviet Jewish journal Sovietish Heimland and the organ of the Soviet Writers Union, Literaturnaya Gazeta.

Schoenman writes, "I am enclosing for your attention a copy of a letter sent recently by Lord Russell to President Mikoyan."

The enclosure is not present.

Schoenman is informed of a letter from Jona Rodinov of Riga, Latvia, addressed to BR.

The letter is in Yiddish; a translation is enclosed. See record 70323.

Schoenman thanks the World Jewish Congress member for his letter. Schoenman informs him that BR cannot reply to Mr. Rodinov as his address is not given.

Schoenman tells Vassev, "Lord Russell has written to Premier Khrushchev with regard to the suggestion that his letter to the premier and that of the premier should be published. I should be grateful if you would send a copy by diplomatic bag as well."

BR thanks Wechselblatt for his letter. BR is sorry to hear about the death of Wechselblatt's mother.

Mayer asks BR for a message of support for a group of French personalities organizing a conference on the situation of Jews in the Soviet Union.

This cable is a message from BR to the conference organized by French personalities on Jews in Soviet Union.

Also in file: a photocopy and a carbon copy, documents .181475 and .181476.

BR thanks Vergelis for his letter. BR notes that Vergelis did not publish his own or his enclosed letter.

The letter, BR writes, was not anonymous but the name was withheld for obvious reasons.

Also in the file is another TL(CAR), document .181478, and an original typed draft, perhaps by Litvinoff, with Schoenman's editing, document .181479.

Schoenman encloses a letter sent by BR to A. Vergelis, the editor of Sovietisch Heimland. Schoenman wishes BR's letter to be published by the Soviet Writers' Union.

Another copy follows, TL(CAR), document .181481.

Schoenman encloses a letter sent by BR to A. Vergelis, the editor of Sovietisch Heimland. Schoenman wishes BR's letter to be published by the Literaturnaia Gazeta.

Another copy follows, TL(CAR), document .181483.

Creasey feels that the revisions BR makes to his (Creasey's) draft letter are improvements and awaits names and addresses from Schoenman before sending the letter. Creasey hopes to contact BR in the next 3 weeks about his book.

Schoenman raises concerns on the nature of Creasey's draft letter: "We are rather apprehensive about the plan to involve many people in a programme of 'improving the image' of Lord Russell and the Foundation." "... only widespread acquaintance with the facts of which Lord Russell speaks will give people an adequate idea of what he hopes to achieve, and apologetics or explanations as to his motives place one in an awkward and unbecoming posture."

Schoenman adds that he will contact BR's publisher about sending Creasey the books he should have received.

The document is a short note saying, "I am truly sorry."

The note is attached to a TL(CAR) that Creasey sent to Schoenman. In this letter, Creasey is sorry to have received Schoenman's letter of Sept. 7, 1965, as he believed that his letter was effective in its amended form.

Creasey is convinced that they cannot work together due to the differences in their views.

BR is sorry that "the prospects of some kind of collaboration seem to have come to nothing." BR adds, "You may, of course, be right that my methods are wrong, but I do not see how I can alter them."

For The Problems of Philosophy.

For The Problems of Philosophy.

Williams and Norgate went into receivership, and Thornton Butterworth's first printing was in 1928.

For Philosophical Essays, second series.

Contract for Three Types of Radicalism: Socialism, Anarchism and Syndicalism.

For The Analysis of Mind.

For Bolshevism in Practice and Theory.

For The Analysis of Matter.

For The Problem of China.

For Atoms or The Structure of the Atom: What Matter Is Made Of.

For The Effect of Science on Social Institutions.

For The A B C of the Stars.

For "a book on education".

For What I Believe.

For The ABC of Relativity: in Its Relation to Thought and Life.