LETTER TO HONORABLE LYNDON B. JOHNSON FROM JOHN S. WARNER

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP63T00245R000100240009-5
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 16, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 23, 2004
• Sequence Number: 9
• Publication Date: October 19, 1960
• Content Type: LETTER

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H able Lyui B. Johmoc
United Stat" Senate
Washington 25, D. C.
I have received with Est the letter of August 21, 1960 from
San Angelo, Texas, which was forwarded by
the De partmay_'t of Stave wAer date of der 6, 1960. You
appreciate that mead aspects, of the matters treateed by are
still in the classified field. In addition, even tb xtgh the trial by
the Soviets 10 over, *. P&J ers is still a prisoner In their hands.
Hence, we modest be careful in our coments that we do nothing to make his
personal sitsrtiou moo difficult.
I would 1,k* to note that Mr. Pacers was held over 100 days in
solitary enasf'it without access to family, frieexls, his own legal
advisors, or air Shdted. States Bebmw representatives prior to his trial.
Undoubtedly the Soviets could have indoctrinated his during that period
to say m*M this they desired to have come out at the trial. This they
can secowli eh et`: rctively, even short of all, of the to hniqws of
"braishi "
The s ce performed by the men who participated in the D-2 program
was extremely valascble for the security of this country. They were chosen
on the basis CC pest trades and other technical, natal and ideological
qualifications, tcgetbe r with a willingness to serve and full knowledge of
the dangers inherent in the task.
, rrengewants have been made to handle Mr. Powers' salary for the
future in aced with his legal rights under his contract and the
provisions of applicable statutes.
While the P m y not answer filly the points raised by Mr.
I hope the in f"ormtion set forth will be helpful in answering
his letter.
If I mfr be of further assistance in this matter,, would you please
advise me ,
Sincerely,
John S. Warner
Legislatl Counsel
Enclose tier
Distribution: Orig & 1 - Addressee (w/att)
OGC/3 O:pbc 1 - Signer 2 - Legislative Counsel
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