Schoenman sends Litvinoff a recent issue of The Minority of One and highlights an attack on Schecter by Arnoni.

Litvinoff sent Schoenman Romm's speech, and he returns it with document .183535 but retained a copy. Litvinoff's covering note is attached, document .183537.

Romm speaks of the Stalinist régime in 1948, which executed the Jewish creative intelligentsia and destroyed Jewish institutions, and the little improvement after Stalin, as a tragedy.

BR is pleased to hear of the Council's activities opposing Zionism. The BRPF has sent a small team to the Middle East to function as an independent commission of enquiry and will provide Gottlieb with copies of the report when it becomes available. The London Bulletin, no. 1, has just been published.

Mezvinsky is organizing a symposium and requests BR's participation in it. The symposium consists of 3 questions and has a chance of being published.

BR is pleased to receive Mezvinsky's letter and hopes to be involved in the symposium, but his commitments will prevent him from writing an early reply.

Farley informs Selzer that the Foundation's investigation in the Middle East is not complete and that he will receive a copy of any report that is published. Farley requests any material Selzer has concerning the Arab refugees.

Roback thanks BR for his prompt permission to quote from his imaginary obituary. He states that he is no more a professing Jew than BR is a professing Christian and refers to BR's Why I Am Not a Christian argument.

Also in file: document .183540 which includes a P.S. about Khrushchev forbidding Ilya Ehrenburg to publish the details of the deaths of the hundreds of Yiddish writers in USSR, as well as newspaper clippings: documents .183541-.183544.

Roback knows Jessie Whitehead, who seems to be writing her memoirs or a family chronicle. He refers to A.N. Whitehead's "chanting in speech".

BR claims on the basis of reports from Vietnam that the U.S. is burning alive hundreds of Vietnamese as routine policy.

This is one of 17 identical letters to the editor sent to various newspapers. See documents .183095-.183112.

Litvinoff writes at the top of the letter that he thought this letter from a British tourist in Leningrad might be useful. The contents of the letter are a request for attention to a Russian who is in trouble. The tourist, Arthur Willey, asks for the outcome of the case. See record 72400.

BR claims on the basis of reports from Vietnam that the U.S. is burning alive hundreds of Vietnamese as routine policy.

This is one of 17 identical letters to the editor sent to various newspapers. See documents .183095-.183112.

Litvinoff's Jews in Eastern Europe is published by European Jewish Publications Ltd. It includes an article on BR on pp. 5-9, quoting his letter of 6 April 1963 to Izvestia.

Litvinoff asks Decter to comment on an article in The Minority of One which bitterly attacks his character and reputation.

BR claims on the basis of reports from Vietnam that the U.S. is burning alive hundreds of Vietnamese as routine policy.

This is one of 17 identical letters to the editor sent to various newspapers. See documents .183095-.183112.

Selzer is sending BR a copy of his newly published book called The Aryanisation of the Jewish State: a Polemic, based on his experience of living in Israel. Selzer would appreciate BR's comments on the book.

BR is pleased to hear from Selzer and is grateful for a copy of Selzer's book. Due to overwhelming commitments, BR will be unable to comment on the book in the near future.

Farley critiques the reports Selzer has sent to him. Farley's views contradict those of Selzer in many instances, and Farley advises him to take note of his sources on the matter. Farley reports on his tour of Syria and Egypt.

Selzer thanks Farley for his interest in his reports and replies to some of his comments.

BR claims on the basis of reports from Vietnam that the U.S. is burning alive hundreds of Vietnamese as routine policy.

This is one of 17 identical letters to the editor sent to various newspapers. See documents .183095-.183112.

Litvinoff returns Roback's letter and its enclosures. He tells Schoenman that Roback's reference to hundreds of Yiddish writers being executed confuses the fact that 26 were killed on August 12, 1952 and an unknown number of others died in prison camps. Litvinoff criticizes Decter's article as well as Arnoni's and tells Schoenman that he has asked Decter for comments.

Litvinoff thanks Ralph for his mail via Pat Pottle. Litvinoff sends Schoenman a copy of his article for The Minority of One.

In brief, Litvinoff aims to shed light on the issue of discrimination of Soviet Jews that has been opened to debate by Samuil Rozin and Moshu Decter.

The enclosure is titled "Soviet Jews and the Cold War".

Arnoni critiques Litvinoff's submission to The Minority of One, as both a letter to the editor and an article. On those grounds, Arnoni writes, it will be impossible for him to publish it. He does respond to some of what he calls Litvinoff's elementary claims concerning criticism of Soviet Jewish policy by Jewish communists.

Ruiz requests a message of support from BR for the Rome conference of October 1 on Soviet Jews.

Note says: "Deeply disturbed about discrimination against Soviet Jews not only because of violation of human rights but because such behaviour makes essential work for peace difficult."

This is BR's "Message for Rome Conference on Soviet Jews of October 1", sent to Ruiz.

Newspaper clipping with title: "Chief Rabbi of Moscow Greets All Jews, Repudiates Slanders about Position of Jews in Soviet Union". The article is written by Jeshibat-Leib Levin. At the top it is inscribed on October 8th: "Further to my letter of Oct. 6th, I just received that:".

The sender's name is doubtful, and the recipient is assumed to be BR.

Litvinoff responds to Arnoni's letter by saying that he is willing to agree to the publication of his letter with Arnoni's revisions. He stipulates that he would like to first see the completed revised copy and any introductory remarks.

Ruiz writes that the Rome Conference on [Soviet] Jewry is thankful for BR's moral support.

Jacobs sends BR a portion of Marx's writing for the New York Daily Tribune on February 18, 1853, so that BR may discuss with Khrushchev the general underlying principles regarding the death penalty.

Arnoni explains his delay in response as due to illness. He assures Litvinoff that he will not censor anything he states about the situation of the Jews in the USSR.

This carbon copy was meant for Schoenman.

Caron writes as executive secretary for the Cleveland Committee on Soviet Anti-Semitism. He says that Soviet Russia today is reminiscent of Nazi Germany 30 years ago. He asks for BR's input concerning the campaign with an enclosure by the Council of 100 prepared in New York, titled An Appeal to Conscience.

This is a copy of BR's appeal to Khrushchev which was published in Izvestia and received a denying response from Khrushchev.

BR's appeal against anti-Semitism in USSR has many distinguished co-signors who consider themselves friends of the Soviet Union. Among them are: Max Born, Martin Buber and Linus Pauling.

This letter, sent from the World Council for the "righteous gentiles" at the World Jewish Congress, wishes the recipient a happy New Year along with a token of appreciation for the example of love he sets.

No recipient is designated other than "Friend".

This is another copy of BR's message.

This is a copy of BR's untitled message to the Student Debating Union of McGill University. It is the statement he sent at their request since he had to turn down an invitation to speak at their debating conference.

An assortment of Soviet political cartoons and statements, documents .183571-.183603, from Kichko's book, Judaism Unmasked.

BR claims on the basis of reports from Vietnam that the U.S. is burning alive hundreds of Vietnamese as routine policy.

This is one of 17 identical letters to the editor sent to various newspapers. See documents .183095-.183112.

BR says he is deeply concerned about the executions of Jews in the Soviet Union and the apparent encouragement being given officially to anti-Semitism.

Bruce informs BR that BR's letter will be forwarded to the White House.

Also in file is a copy, TL(TC,CAR), document .150231.

BR thanks Bruce for acknowledging his letter. He hopes Bruce takes time to note its content and apologizes for its being undated.

Also in file is a copy, TL(TC,CAR), document .150233.

BR informs the passport division of the American Embassy that his private secretary, R. Schoenman, will be travelling to Egypt and Iraq on his behalf.

Davis is reordering 200 copies of Possibilities of Peace in South East Asia by Purcell.

Wood informs Davis that she will receive the copies of the Purcell pamphlets, by separate post, as requested.

BR supports the demand for the unconditional release of the Fort Dix 38.

BR thanks Pauling and Wilson for their letter and wishes a message to be used. The message concerns opposition to nuclear weapons and supports the Campaign of Women's Strike for Peace.

Wilson believes BR shares their concern over American policies in Southeast Asia and sends BR a copy of Is Cambodia Next? which promotes stopping the spread of war. Wilson wishes to distribute the book and requests the assistance of BR to advertise and endorse the book.

Enclosed Is Cambodia Next?, document .150240.

BR thanks Wilson for a copy of Is Cambodia Next? and approves of the investigation by "Americans Want to Know". BR gives permission for his name to appear among their sponsors. Enclosed is a statement by BR, document .150242.

BR has signed the carbon copies of both documents.

Lumley informs the BRPF that she is sending letters they have previously discussed.

Benenson agrees with some of BR's views regarding not approaching Khrushchev about "every single individual case".

Kissin feels that an appeal made by BR to Chairman Ulbricht may make the East German government give Brandt permission to stay in West Germany.

This is an article about BR receiving a Peace Medal from Johanna Martin Andersen Nexo.

A photograph of BR with Nexo is included.

BR informs Kissin that he has sent messages to Khrushchev and to Ulbricht and that he has signed and sent messages through Fromm on behalf of Brandt.

In file are TL(CAR) copies, documents .185355 and .185356. BR's signature on the letter is secretarial.

Kissin states that the East German press has not mentioned any of BR's appeals for Brandt. Kissin will keep BR informed of all the developments in the Brandt case.

Kissin would like BR to publicly announce that he will return the Carl von Ossietzky Medal to the East German Peace Council unless the East German authorities release their prisoners.

Kissin informs BR that Brandt's wife was not allowed to visit her husband in prison.

BR states that he will appeal on behalf of Brandt privately. He believes that this is the best way to ensure Brandt's release.

In file is a TL(CAR) copy, document .185360. On the verso of one of them is a draft reply.

Matthews appreciates BR's letter on the position of Brandt. He is forwarding BR's letter to the authorities in the German Democratic Republic, along with a cover letter.

BR has sent a letter to Ulbricht on behalf of Brandt in which BR states that he cannot accept his medal while Brandt is in prison. BR has also sent the same letter to the Daily Worker.

The letter is incorrectly addressed to H.F. Kissin.

Kissin is profoundly grateful for all BR's efforts on the Brandt case. He hopes that BR's appeals will ensure Brandt's release.

BR would like Matthews to inform him about the response he is getting from the East German authorities regarding Brandt.

Matthews informs BR that he has not heard from the East German authorities.

Matthews informs BR that the East German authorities still have not responded and that he will write to BR as soon as he hears anything.

Brandt's wife conveys her sincere thanks to BR for his efforts to help her husband and enquires whether Ulbricht has replied to BR's letter.

BR encloses information concerning two recently formed Peace Foundations and hopes that Kissin can contribute financially.

Kissin asks Farley to remind BR of Brandt's wife's enquiry about Ulbricht's reply.

Farley informs Kissin that BR will send him a reply within the next few days regarding Frau Brandt's enquiry.

Farley encloses literature about the BRPF. (The enclosures are not present.)

Matthews encloses a copy of the letter that was sent to BR by the State Council of the German Democratic Republic. The letter is not present.

Ellis states that on 30 October the secretary of the East German State Council sent BR an 11-page reply to his inquiry and appeal regarding the Brandt case. Since the letter has not been received, the contents of the letter are unknown.

The secretary's name is Gotsche.

Kissin wants to know the contents of the 11-page reply written by the secretary of the East German State Council. He feels hopeful that BR will succeed because he will actually receive a reply from the East German leaders.

Kissin would like BR to write a contribution to a book about Heinz Brandt by the West German Metal Workers' Union. He would like it to be ready before the end of the year. Kissin has also sent some of the literature on the BRPF and the Atlantic Peace Foundation to his friends at IG Metall, in hope that the union will make a financial contribution.

Schoenman informs Kissin that BR wants to try the private approach to Ulbricht first and then he will try as Kissin requests. Schoenman will send Kissin a photostat of the reply from the East Germans shortly.

Fromm feels that if BR contacts the East German authorities again, Brandt might be freed.

BR informs Thönnessen that the discussion that Kinsey had with the East German officials did not result in anything substantial, but BR will continue with his efforts to help Brandt.

BR encloses literature on the recently formed Peace Foundation, and thanks him for the union's generous contribution to the BRPF.

This is a Christmas and New Year card with Chinese greetings.

Yen cannot understand why his younger son has to be held back in mainland China. He wants BR to cable the Premier about this situation.

Yen praises BR for his great humanitarian influence and assistance.

This is an article quoting BR, stating that he will return the "Carl von Ossietzky Medal" unless Brandt is released from prison.

Kissin refers Ellis to BR's letter of Dec. 3 and the reply from Schoenman dated 9 December, which should be in Ellis' files.

Kissin mentions the letter which he wrote BR asking for his contribution to the book on Brandt. Kissin agrees that there is no point in BR urging Khrushchev on behalf of Brandt, and refers to BR's statement of January 7.

Ellis informs Kissin that BR has just completed the contribution and will shortly send it to him for his comments and suggestions.

BR sends Kissin his contribution for the book, which is being prepared by the German Metal Workers' Union to expose the Brandt case.

BR regrets to inform Brandt that his efforts so far to help her husband have been unsuccessful, but assures her that his efforts will not stop.

BR encloses a copy of a statement that he has sent to I.G. Metall.

The attached statement, document .185383a, does not seem to be BR's.

BR mentions to Bing that he has read the enclosed letter from Kraschutzki and that he has made enquiries about Brandt for two years.

Skipwith writes to BR and several others to bring their attention to the work of Amnesty International. He later invites BR to a meeting organized for Sydney Hall, Pond Place, S.W.3 on 14 May.

BR explains to Benenson that he is dealing with a number of personal files and hopes Benenson will be able to help him out.

Benenson is replying to BR's request for assistance with two cases. Benenson informs BR that the first case is outside Amnesty's terms of reference, but he maybe able to help in the second case, a psychiatric detainee in Switzerland.

BR has requested assistance for Rudolf Hess who is imprisoned with two other Nazi leaders. Benenson informs BR that this case is outside Amnesty's terms of reference, because Hess has advocated and practised violence. There is no other organization with the courage to face the situation. He suggests the creation of an international clemency committee by the United Nations to deal with these delicate cases. Benenson requests BR's assistance in bringing about such a committee.

Enclosed is a report of a sub-committee, document .150250.

Benenson's secretary informs Farley that he is away on holiday and will be informed of Farley's letter when he returns.

Kaye's message has been received, but Jay is on vacation and will be presented with the matter when he returns.

Benenson informs BR that he is looking forward to calling on BR on 7 October at 4 pm.

Benenson is sending a message to BR informing him that a German television producer is arriving in England sometime around 20 February with a view of lining up a film involving BR.

BR wishes to thank Enthoven for sending on a letter from Professor Jonas Negalha, which was promptly answered.

BR is invited to a university forum concerning "Prisoner of Conscience", 18 November. It will concern cases of injustice in several countries as well as a candle-light vigil, money-raising activities, an exhibition and a service.

BR regrets to inform Parkes that he is unable to attend the event he was invited to, which was to be held 18 November.

Kissin makes suggestions on BR's contribution to the book about Brandt.

Urquhart wants to know if there is any new news on Brandt and details about Schoenman's mission to Moscow.

BR assures Kissin that he will substitute a passage concerning Brandt's imprisonment by the Nazis for the sentence in question.

Ellis mentions to Urquhart that there is nothing new on the Brandt case. He also informs her that Schoenman's trip did not produce any important results.

Ellis's name as sender is inferred from the letter being answered, document .185388.

Thönnessen thanks BR for his contribution to the book on Brandt. He hopes that BR's gesture of returning the Ossietzky Medal will not fail to impress the East German communists.

Thönnessen agrees with BR's correction to his contribution.

BR encloses a copy of his statement on Brandt and the return of the Ossietzky Medal. The statement is not present.

Bleisch sends the literal resolution that was given to the press on BR. It deals with the chairman of Group Westharz sending a letter to East Berlin regarding liberty for Brandt.

BR apologizes for not enclosing a copy of the corrected letter he sent to I.G. Metall. BR informs Kissin that I.G. Metall is happy with the substitution and will publish the foreword.

Kissin thanks BR for the enclosure he sent on 22 February. He is happy to hear that BR is going to write to the East German authorities again.

BR encloses literature concerning the Peace Foundations and asks if Bleisch can suggest people who might be able to support the Foundations financially.

In file is a TL(CAR) copy, document .185396.