BRACERS Notes

Record no. Notes, topics or text
73401

BR sends The Guardian a letter concerning Greek political prisoners and other issues.

Note at top: "Not published".

73402

Soleyman-Irani sends a petition that she has already sent to her mother who resides in Uzbekestan, USSR. She has been separated from her mother for over 30 years. She hopes BR will help to reunify her with her mother.

Also in file: document .183822 is the petition which explains, in detail, her family's situation.

73403

Schoenman asks Suleimanova for specific information with regard to her family in the USSR.

73404

Schoenman asks Barash to give specific information with regard to her brother's request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73405

Schoenman asks Becker to send specific information with regard to her relatives' request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73406

Schoenman asks Shmuelito to send specific information regarding her relatives' request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73407

Schoenman informs Soleyman-Irani that they will raise the matter with the Soviet authorities, hoping for a favourable result.

73408

Schoenman asks Cwietkowicz to send specific information in regards to his son's request for an exit visa.

73409

Schoenman asks Soleyman-Irani to send specific information with respect to her mother's request for an exit visa from the Soviet Union.

73410

Schoenman asks Burgin to send specific information with respect to her daughter's request for an exit visa from the Soviet Union.

73411

Schoenman asks Rubinstein to send specific information with respect to her sister's request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73412

Schoenman asks Koilman to send specific information with respect to her relatives' request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73413

Schoenman asks Krechmer to send specific information with respect to his relatives' request for an exit visa.

73414

Schoenman asks Katz to send specific information with respect to her relatives' request for an exit visa.

73415

Schoenman asks Breslau to send specific information with respect to her relatives' request for an exit visa.

73416

BR writes about the unrest in Harlem. He mentions how the infant mortality rate was twice as high for blacks as for whites 35 years ago and that the conditions remain the same. As well, he says that the death rate was twice as high for black pneumonia patients as it was for whites 35 years ago and also remains the same.

73417

Schoenman asks Kaganowicz to send specific information with regard to his son's request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73418

Schoenman asks Jonis to send specific information with regard to his son's request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73419

Schoenman asks Hurvitz to send specific information with regard to his son's request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73420

Schoenman asks Liwschitz to send specific information with regard to his relatives' request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73421

Schoenman asks Grinberg to send specific information with regard to his son's request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73422

Schoenman asks Berry to send specific information with regard to her relatives' request for an exit visa from the USSR.

The document spells the name "Bery".

73423

Yule thanks Ambatielos for her translation work on behalf of BR, which he greatly appreciates.

73424

Woolley thanks BR for his letter to the editor but feels they cannot publish it due to pressure of space.

73425

BR is unable to participate in the Marathon March but sends a message on his behalf in his letter.

73426

Schoenman asks Avram to tell the BRPF the exact position of her relatives who have requested an exit visa from the USSR.

73427

Schoenman asks Kupfeshmidt to tell the BRPF the exact position of his relatives who have requested an exit visa from the USSR.

73428

Schoenman asks the Lermans to tell the BRPF the exact position of their relatives who have requested an exit visa from the USSR.

73429

Schoenman asks Crane-Robinson to tell the BRPF the exact position of their relatives who have requested an exit visa from the USSR.

73430

BR urges the Greek Anti-Nuclear Movement to continue to oppose the Greek government. A second cable notes at the foot: "Complete solidarity assured".

73431

Schoenman asks Mme. Migneau to give the BRPF the exact position of her husband's request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73432

Schoenman asks Futerman to give the BRPF the exact position of her relatives' request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73433

Schoenman asks Crane-Robinson to give the BRPF the exact position of her relatives' request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73434

Schoenman asks Schnapp to give the BRPF the exact position of his relatives' request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73435

Details of the brutality and injuries of Gregory Lambrakis, a Greek independent member of parliament, and his colleague, Mr. Tsarouchas.

The statement is unsigned, but the first person usage indicates Russell.

73436

Schoenman asks Lipshitz to give the BRPF the exact position of her daughter's request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73437

Schoenman asks Stenzler to give the BRPF the exact position of his relatives' request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73438

Schoenman asks Zacielsky to give the BRPF the exact position of his relatives' request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73439

Schoenman asks Amikam to tell the BRPF the exact position of his brother's request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73440

BR sends details of the situation in Greece to the Greek ambassador. He urges the ambassador to inform the Greek government that people of the United Kingdom are appalled by these acts and plead for the release of the political prisoners.

73441

Schoenman asks Schillbach to tell the BRPF the exact position of his fiancée's request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73442

Schoenman asks Zugaro to tell the BRPF the exact position of his fiancée's request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73443

Schoenman asks Sirotta to tell the BRPF the exact position of his brother's request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73444

Schoenman asks Karlin to tell the BRPF the exact position of her relatives' request for an exit visa from the USSR.

73445

Soleyman-Irani informs the BRPF that her mother has received permission from the government to leave the USSR and is residing with her in Israel.

73446

Sirota thanks the BRPF and especially BR for helping with his case. Due to their diligence, his brother Mendel Sirota obtained an exit visa from the USSR and is now residing with him in Israel.

73447

Schoenman tells Soleyman-Irani that he is glad to hear that she is now reunited with her mother.

73448

Zacielsky tells Schoenman that his relatives have just received their exit visa and are on their way to Israel.

73449

Katz thanks Schoenman for his letter and informs him that her relatives are now residing with her in Israel.

73450

Chana thanks Schoenman for his letter and informs him that his relatives are now residing with him in Israel.

73451

This is a draft of the letter at document .185946. The draft alterations are in Russell's hand and in that of Edith Russell.

73452

BR's statement on the death of Lambrakis places the blame squarely on the Greek government.

73453

BR comments on David Holden's articles and his views of the Greek government.

73454

Political prisoners of Amfissa are encouraged by BR and thank him for his hard work.

A translation of document .185951.

73455

In Greek. See the translation, document .185950, record 73454.

73456

Political prisoners thank BR and inform him of complaints about the prison directorate.

73457

BR replies to the Political Prisoners of Amfissa and states his admiration of them.

73458

Schoenman requests advice on the treatment of some letters (not present).

73459

Schoenman sends Ambatielos a letter to be forwarded to the prisoners at Amfissa.

This letter must be document .185953, record 73457.

73460

A press release announcing the "Lambrakis Peace Prize" by the World Peace Council.

73461

BR comments on a statement made by The Times claiming that the demonstration plans for the visit by the Queen are organized by communists.

73462

A leaflet by BR concerning a meeting to demand amnesty for the Greek political prisoners.

See document .185866.

73463

A statement concerning the Easter March and the situation in Greece.

[The facts seem to fit Pat Pottle's visit, but the statement is unsigned. Christopher Farley is another possibility.]

73464

Farley makes a statement on the funeral of Dr. Lambrakis in Athens. Farley attended this event on behalf of BR.

73465

A statement composed in German, annotated by Edith Russell: "For German T.V. 12/6/63 Hasker Street".

73466

BR applauds the resignation of the Karamanlis government and comments on the visit of the Royal family to Greece.

73467

A statement with a list of demands which, if met, would avoid a demonstration during the Greek royal visit. If not, BR will personally take part.

73468

In German.

In file is another TLS copy, document .185651. Enclosed are various background letters, documents .185653-.185658.

73469

BR quotes a telegram he sent in hopes of the release of Istvan Bibo. The telegram was addressed to Ferenc Munnich, President of the Council of Ministers, Hungary.

73470

BR encloses copies of messages to the President of Council of Ministers in Budapest and the Hungarian Chargé d'Affaires in London. BR approves of Istvan Bibo's work. BR wishes to know whether Mrs. Rajk and company have been liberated or not.

This document is found on the verso of document .186201.

73471

Knorr informs the BRPF that the court has fixed October 25. Thus he feels that BR should publish his opinion on October 20 for it to be of use to his case. Knorr thanks the BRPF for their efforts and support.

73472

This is a statement by BR about the political prosecution of Lorenz Knorr. He urges people to protest against the harassment of Lorenz Knorr.

In file are TL(CAR) copies, documents .185661-.185664.

73473

BR feels indebted to Graf von Westphalen for his letter and enclosures. BR sends him the text of his statement and a letter that he wrote to the President of the Federal German Republic.

In file are TL(CAR) copies, documents .185666-.185668.

73474

BR protests the harassment of Knorr. He requests the trial on October 25 should be dropped. If any more of such ill treatment of Knorr takes place, BR will launch an international campaign.

In file are TL(CAR) copies, documents .185670-.185672.

73475

Unsigned.

Schoenman thanks Knorr for his letter and enclosures. Schoenman encloses copies of letters that Knorr has requested.

In file is another TL(CAR) copy, document .185674.

73476

The editor of The Times is unable to find space for BR's letter and holds it has not yet been established that Lambrakis was murdered.

73477

Letter to the editor titled "The Committee of 100 and Greece".

73478

BR writes to Pipinelis in outrage at C. Yioltzsidis's death in prison. BR demands the release of political prisoners.

Another TL(CAR) is document .185967.

73479

Publication of document .185963, record 73467.

73480

BR informs The Guardian of his well-mannered intentions for those who may think he's anti-Greek or the tool of communist agitation.

73481

BR quotes to Pipinelis the statement that he made to The Guardian which contains a list of demands to be met before BR will call off the demonstration against the Greek royal visit.

73482

This is a final copy of the letter BR sent to Pipinelis which contains the statement he made to The Guardian.

73483

BR requests permission to deliver a letter to the Queen at the door of the Privy Purse.

73484

BR informs Lipton that he has given Farley a statement to read on his behalf at a meeting and asks why Lipton objects to Pottle.

73485

Dales lists points that she feels should be raised in a letter to the British press. She would like Farley to persuade BR to send a letter to all national papers.

73486

Kahler encloses a copy of a letter to send to members of parliament. She would like to hear BR's point of view regarding the letter. In file is the enclosure, documents .185677 and .185678.

73487

In German.

Enclosed is the document .185680 which is also in German.

73488

Forberger would like the BRPF to intercede with the Federal Minister of Justice for the release of Emil Bechtle.

73489

Malter describes the situation of Emil Bechtle and would like him to be released. He is appealing to the German Democratic Republic and to the citizens of West Germany for support.

73490

Schoenman informs Forberger that he will bring up the case of Emil Bechtle with the Bonn authorities.

73491

This press statement concerns Emil Bechtle's current state of health and his case. It appeals to the public to help get his sentence terminated.

73492

Forberger thanks Schoenman for his work on the Emil Bechtle case. Forberger informs Schoenman that Bechtle's health is deteriorating and that he has been transferred to Hohenasperg Prison Hospital.

Forberger sends a copy of the statement issued by his committee members to the press; see record 73491.

73493

Dales encloses copies of letters which have been sent through responsible authorities. Dales and her committee appeal for support by sending the enclosed letters to the German Embassy and to the Generalbundesanwalt in Karlsruhe.

73494

BR criticizes Noel-Baker's actions and his opinions of Britain and the United States.

73495

Dales would like Jaeger to inform her why Bechtle was refused release and also to help get Bechtle released.

73496

Dales was shocked to hear that no information was available for Generalbundeswalt to help Bechtle.

73497

BR informs The Sunday Times of false information it was given by Aldridge. Aldridge claims 25,000 children were kidnapped from their parents when in fact they were forced out due to the civil war. BR insists on the immediate release of Greek political prisoners still in captivity.

73498

Dales encloses a copy of a photostat of the report in the Mannheimer Nachrichten (not present).

Dales asks Generalbundeswalt why Bechtle cannot be released when S.S. Standartenfuhrer Richard was able to.

73499

Lipton explains why he would not appear in public with Pat Pottle.

73500

BR's statement is for a meeting which is paying tribute to Gregory Lambrakis on July 4, 1963.