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PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 88th CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION
WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1964
Senate.
(Proceedings of the Senate continued
from the Record of August 19, 1964)
WARMAKING POLICIES OF THE
UNITED STATES IN ASIA
Mr. MORSE. Mr. President, I ask
unanimous consent to have printed in the
body of the RECORD a further sampling
of the correspondence I have received
in the last few days in support of my
position concerning the warmaking poli-
cies of the United States in Asia.
There being no objection, the corre-
spondence was ordered to be printed in
the RECORD, as follows:
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate Building,
Washington, D.C.
LYNWOOD, CALIF.
HONORABLE SIR: Bully for you-the one
man with sufficient sanity and courage to
shake a fist and rally the Nation against our
warmongers.
Your article in the Progressive is correct.
We are pursuing neither law nor peace nor
freedom in southeast Asia.
Have just wired President Johnson: "Get
out of civil war in Vietnam and seek inter-
national conference. United States is agres-
sor and provocateur."
I feel sure the Nation will rally to your
side. I am joining a group for vigil on Holly-
wood Boulevard Saturday night. Keep
slugging
Respectfully,
Mrs. FRANCES SAUNDERS.
AUGUST 13,,1964.
DEAR MR. SENATOR: Thank you for your
very courageous stand on Vietnam. Yours is
one of the few sane voices heard these days.
I have been grateful to you for giving us
the real facts.
Please keep up the good work. You are a
great hero.
Admiringly,
' ALFRED WM. STAHL, Jr.,
1st Lt. USAR (retired), formerly Admin-
istrator Medical Laboratories Division,
Pennsylvania Health Department.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.,
August 10, 1964.
entitled to know how and why we got into
the present mess in Vietnam. Is it true that
our State Department tried to force Chang
Kai Shek upon a hitherto friendly Viet Cong,
and that this precipitated the trouble?
We Americans know that a war is going on
and that we are wasting billions of dollars
and, worse, lives, in a crazy conflict that is
getting nowhere; that the whole thing is a
mysterious, hushed-up catastrophe; that in
the Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson ad-
ministrations our foreign policy has been dis-
astrous.
You could do our country a great service
if you would come forth with a public
analysis of the situation in southeast Asia,
and the disasters caused by pouring billions
into the pockets of crooked leaders whom
their people hate.
Sincerely yours,
D. JACKSON.
P.S.-Is anything being done to protect
the rights of men like Otepka? I am afraid
McNamara is ruining our defense effort.
TUCSON, ARIZ.,
August 13, 1964.
Re telegram, August 11, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.:
."Tucsonans support your proposals to
negotiate to end aimless Vietnam war.
Names follow."
Roslyn Einfrank, Hannah Cowell, Sue
Hibbs, Virginia Walsh, Helen Gold-
blatt, Jane Webster, Debbie Hibbs, Mr.
and Mrs. Vernon Elfbrandt, Sonia
Gavin, A. Gavin, Lillian Kaplan, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Hammill, Doris Sta-
nislowski, Dan Stanislowski, Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Martin, Milton Frank, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Clement, Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Heimowitz, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Good-
man, Mrs. Helen Girard, Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph. Berkowitz, Anne Poltere, Mr.
and Mrs. Robert White, Mildred Faulk-
ner, Mary Alice Forster, Gay Turner,
Charles Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Ray
Turner, Mr. and Mrs. George Miller,
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Einfrank, Mr.
and Mrs. Leon Gardner, Mr. and Mrs.
Larry Dalrymple, Jane Webster, Eliza-
beth Estrada, Gladys Richardson, Mr.
and Mrs. Gordon Hedgecock, Mr. and
Mrs. Eugene Fessenbecker, Mr. and Mrs.
Hy Rosen, Miss Sarah Sipkin, Mr. and
Mrs. George Goldmark, Mr. and Mrs.
George Cossack, Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Eisenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shoult,
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Oresman, Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Zashin, Elinor Frank, Les-
lie Forster.
HOn. WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Opce Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR MR. MORSE: Congratulations on your
refusal to give the President a blank check
for the Vietnam crisis.
We are being kept in the dark far too much
regarding our foreign policy. The public is
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DENVER, COLO.,
August 12, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SIR: I was glad that you spoke out
in the Senate and presented your ideas on
the Vietnam situation recently.
Mrs. CHARLES FOREMAN.
CAMPBELLSPORT, WIS.,
August 12, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE, of Oregon.
Washington, D.C.
HONORABLE SENATOR MORSE: I wish to com-
mend you on your stand in southeast Asia.
Why should priceless American blood run to
preserve corruption such as South Vietnam
has in power thanks to our tax dollars.
Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
NEW YORK, N.Y.,
August 14, 1964.
MY DEAR SENATOR MORSE: My wife and I
want to thank you for your courageous
stand in the messy business of Vietnam and,
the foreign aid appropriation. Men like you
give us faith that perhaps our son will be the
citizen of a true democracy some day.
Very sincerely yours,
CHARLES KORVIN.
YUCCA VALLEY, CALIF.,
August 12, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I revere your courage
and strength in holding out almost single
handedly against those who are serving their
political and financial ambitions by carrying
on the aggressive and undeclared war against
the people of Vietnam in support of a pup-
pet government.
As a voter of California, I have no choice
in voting but between candidates who pose
as patriots by whooping for war, each trying
to outdo the other. Your sanity and stead-
fastness during the shouting gives hope that
reason and decency will emerge.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Congress of the United States,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SIR: We have often had reason to
commend you for your courageous speeches
and votes advocating a sane foreign policy
for our country. And although-we have not
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previously communicated our plaudits, we
cannot allow your vote against the resolu-
tion authorizing President Johnson to take
all steps necessary to "defend southeast Asia"
to pass without expressing our deep appre-
ciation.
Although it may be the case, as asserted
in section 2 of the resolution, that main-
tenance of international peace and security
in southeast Asia is vital to the national
interests of the United States and to world
peace, it is not clear to us that U.B.
military intervention is the best or any way
to secure such peace.
We regret and fear the situation In south-
east Asia. We are obviously not experts on
U.S. foreign policy; but given the informa-
tion available to us, we feel that It Is a
tragic error to risk an already tenuous peace
by active participation in the civil war of
another country.
Although unable to express our commen-
dation in the form of votes, it is our hope
that your constituents will continue to re-
turn you to the Congress that your argu-
ments for rationality will continue to reach
a large audience.
Sincerely,
DONALD L. and
MERRILL B. PROVINCE.
- STANFORD, CALIF.
Senator MORSE.
DEAR SIR: I support your stand and vote on
Vietnam.
Keep it up.
Sincerely,
MILL VALLEY, CALIF.,
August 9, 1964.
Senator MORSE,
The Senate,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SLwAToa MORSE: I would like to take
this chance to express my feelings about
your actions during the Vietnam crisis and
about your voting on the resolution.
Most admirable. Most courageous. Most
levelheaded. Most mature.
Your insistence on truth and your kind of
action is the kind of doing which reflects so
well on all Americans.
America is not worth the life of one single
American boy.
Sir, again my respect and admiration for
your voice and vote of sanity In a time of
great peril.
Sincerely,
TACOMA, WASH.,
August 11, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR: I certainly applaud your
rather lonesome stand on the proposal to
step up the war in southeast Asia. I notice
it is being bruited about quite openly that
this idea was hatched in the mind of Presi-
dent Johnson as a simon-pure political move
to counter the Republican cry about being
"soft on communism." That slogan Is get-
ting so badly shopworn that I wish we
could have done with it. A courageous
repudiation such as you so often demon-
strate is the only constructive step in that
direction. I wish a lot of other Senators
would stand up and be counted as you do.
With brush fires breaking out all over and
the tide of color rising as it is, our world
could catch on fire any minute.
I want to think that a lot more people
would flock to the Johnson standard if he
would go all-out for a peaceful settlement
in Asia rather than risk a showdown with
China as the present action suggests. No
nation on earth can afford restraint as well
as the United States.
Cordially,
STANLEY T. SHAW.
SEAL BEACH, CALIF.,
August 11, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SIa: Your Interview on foreign aid
over KABC tonight was excellent. It Is a
blessing to have honest courageous men such
as you and the Senator from Alaska as Mem-
bers of the U.B. Senate.
Keep up the great work. You are correct
in your positions on South Vietnam and
foreign aid.
With best wishes.
Sincerely,
Senator WAYNE MORSE.
DEAR SIR: You must forgive me, a foreign-
er, for writing you but I felt I must do so
In view of your speech of August 6 in Wash-
ington mentioned in the London Times. It
is heartening to know that there Is one voice
in the great American Congress that is not
silenced and overwhelmed by false patriot-
Ism. It Is indeed a mark of statesmanship
when a man can publicly question whether
his own country's attitude in Vietnam might
be a danger to peace and that there is at any
rate a possibility that the United States was
as much of a provocateur as North Vietnam.
This sort of thing takes courage as your
predecessors Tom Paine and Robert Inger-
soll found in their day.
Your words find an echo amongst the many
in Europe and elsewhere who have experi-
enced war. Surely there is enough to do in
the world, eye, and in One% own country
without seeking trouble abroad. The mass of
people want to live at peace to bring up their
families in some sort of security. I have a
daughter In New Jersey and two grandchil-
dren there and from their letters I have
formed the opinion that America (like every
other country) could look after its own bet-
ter instead of indulging (as we once did) In
purposeless crusades in the East.
Again, air, thank you for the first touch of
sanity that I have read for some time, No,
I'm not a Communist or fellow traveler.
Yours sincerely,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.,
August 18, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORE.
Senate Office Building,
Washington. D.C.
DEAR Sia: I wish to take this opportunity
to congratulate you on your courageous lo-
tions In the Senate of the United States On
August 5. both for your speech against the
resolution giving President Johnsonadvance
approval for war In southeast Asia, and for
your vote against the resolution. And I
hardily agree with your position as outlined
in that speech. It is unfortunate that only
one of your colleagues in the Senate agrees
with you on this vital matter, but there are
a number of people, at least among my ac-
quaintenancee. who agree with you also.
How much longer will the United States
continue to wage an undeclared war against
an undisclosed enemy in conjunction with
a militaristic despot whose only interest IS
his own political ambition? We have waged
this type of war now for 10 years, supporting
one dictator after another, without any signs
of fighting for freedom. except in name. And
all this In violation of the U.N. Charter, the
Geneva agreement of 1954, and the Consti-
tution of the 'United States. In short, this
war may go down in history ga one of the
worst military and diplomatic debacles on
record.
My own belief is that South Vietnam's
premier, Nguyen Khanh, either provoked the
attacks on American destroyers In the Gulf of
Tonkin, or else directed the attacks to be
made himself. The only person who bene-
fited at all from the conflict was Khanh,
whose hold on the government has been
strengthened by the conflict; rumors of a new
coup against him have been squelched.
Further, his desire to escalate the war to the
North has been vindicated. This theory is
one of the most reasonable to be derived
from the facts, and should certainly be con-
sidered seriously, although it merited no
comment either in the press or among gov-
ernment officials.
I am convinced that, with the cost of the
was approaching $2 million a day, American
deaths mounting, and our policies in Asia
becoming more and more aggressive, our
only choice is to withdraw our massive mili-
tary commitment to southeast Asia. which
only endangers the peace, freedom, and se-
curity of all mankind.
Sincerely yours,
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR: I want to congratulate you
and thank you for speaking out against our
latest Vietnam action. You and Senator
GRVENINC must have felt lonely in the Sen-
ate that day. I too believe that we can and
must establish peace around the conference
table. Then we must let Vietnam work out
its own destiny with constructive help from
us, if necessary.
Again, thank you for your courage and
wisdom.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
NAMPA, IDAHO,
August 10, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I am not a constit-
uent of yours and unfortunately cannot vote
for you, and Indeed there have been times
when I was poles apart from your viewpoint
in national affairs.
However, I am writing to you what is in
effect a "fan Ietter"-to tell you how I ad-
mired your stand on the President's sending
our troops to Vietnam recently, and in his
seeking extraordinary powers in this and
other matters pertaining to war, declared or
undeclared.
I do feel that communism is a great Inter-
national threat and certainly I am not one
of the "rather Red than dead" clan. How-
ever, I thrilled to the truth of the statement
which you made on television "the whole of
south Asia is not worth the death of one
American boy."
I am writing to tell you how I applaud
your stand in this and other matters recently
and to tell you also that many, many others
agree with you, who no doubt will not take
the trouble to write and tell you so.
Sincere best wishes.
Yours,
PALO ALTO, CALIF.,
August 10, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MCGovERN: I am honestly
confused about the almost blanket endorse-
ment that Congress gave the President re-
cently to go ahead with military action in
Vietnam. It seems to me that this war
has been almost as unpopular in this coun-
try as the Korean war was. I have sincere
doubts that the action taken by Congress
represented the will of the people.
I called one of my friends in the Council
for a Livable World, who had earmarked
funds sent to that council for your campaign.
He could give no satisfactory explanation
either, although he felt sure, he said, that
you had some valid reasons for supporting
this resolution. Two other friends I called
were just as puzzled. They did agree with
me that the United States seemed to be
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. again flexing 1tt muscles and asserting its warfare, spreading crime, neuroses, misery
"masculinity" by bypassing the V.N. Of and discontent-these are a bigger threat to
course, we 'know that its "case" was re- our security. Bombers and battleships can't
ferred to the 171Q., but only after this coun- cope with this danger. Americans must face
try had taken unilateral action. This seems this fact. We can meet the Communist
to negate the usefulness of the U.N. Must challenge only by building for a contented
our own national security always come first citizenry, not by dissipating our resources
before the security of the world (which is trying to build a world in our image. All
always threatened by the possibility of nu- social systems are changing, including com-
clear warfare) ? If so, it seems to me that munism. Let's compete peacefully and profit
the U.N. is only a farce, and that we are from each other's successes and failures, the
It would be true path to progress.
simply giving it lipservice. almost better (but not quite) to be honest The Center for the Study of Democratic
and get out' of it. Institutions (Fund for the Republic sub-
From what I heard WAYNE MORSE say sidiary) have issued some fine booklets on
twice on television recently and from his our problems, including foreign policy.
excellent article in the August Progressive, These are widely circulated here and abroad.
I am convinced that a protest vote should I wonder if you, (or perhaps you in collab-
have been taken against the President's ac- oration with Senators McGOVERN, CHURCH,
tion. What do you have to say to Senator GRUENING, and FULBRIGHT) would consider
MORSE'S advice that we should remember doing an effective essay that could be pub-
that Secretary Dulles refused to sign the lished by the center. I konw some of the
Geneva agreement of 1954, an agreement leaders in that institution and would be
whose violations we paradoxically now regard glad to discuss it with them. I am confident
with grave concern. Didn't we violate the that they will welcome the idea. Please let
agreement ourselves when we gave aid to me know how it strikes you. Much more
should be done to awaken Americans to the
South Vietnam immediately after the agree- danger of a nuclear holocaust resulting from
other nations?
d b
y
merit had been signe
miscalculation, escalation, or accident.
Article 16 said: 'The introduction into Viet- With best wishes, I remain,
hibited
.
tional military personnel is pro
Senator MORSE' says that, for all practical
purposes, the United States made a protec-
torate gut of South Vietnam, sending 15,000
troops there by 1961 as "advisers." At no
time, says the Senator, has South Vietnam
had a government of its own choosing, but
one established by coups of our proteges.
Do we have a right to employ armed might
to enforce an international agreement to
which we were not a party?
Senator MoRsE also points out that we are
violating article 2, section 4; article 33, sec-
tion 1; and article 37 of the U.N. Charter,
an even more serious matter. I will be
anxiously awaiting your explanation of your
support for the President's actions in
Vietnam, and my three friends have asked
Inc to call them when I have heard from
you and tell them what your answer is.
Please, believe the sincerity of my question-
ing. It is extremely difficult for the average
citizen to, know what is going on.
Congratulations, Senator MORSE, for your
stand against the resolution.
Sincerely,
Mrs. JOHN LEDGERWOOD.
MOIITEREY PARK, CALIF.,
August 12, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I want to congratu-
late you on your stand on the Vietnam situ-
ation. I acclaim your courage.
I am also writing to Congressman GEORGE
BROWN and Senators KuCHEL and SALINGER
of my support of your opinion.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.,
August 8, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE L. MORSE,
U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: With all my heart I
support the stand you have taken on the
issue of Vietnam. I am shocked at the way
in which the U.S. Government continues to
ignore plain facts. The resolution support-
ing the President's ordering of air strikes
against North Vietnamese bases amounts to
a blank check for war. I urge you to per-
sist in your efforts to expose and end this
grotesque outrage.
Although such things as the debacle of
southeast Asia tend to make me cynical about
American foreign policy, I cannot really be-
lieve that the President and all his advisers
and appointees are just plain stupid. I am
forced to suspect that there is in fact some
sinister intent underlying American policy
and action. Is it possible that this historic
home of democracy and justice is knowingly
attempting to bring about the "final solu-
tion" to the human problem?
Both as a former Oregonian and as one
Who loves the good of which the United
States is capable, I have long followed and
admired your service in the Senate. Please
accept by most sincere congratulations on
proving again that the "Tiger in the Senate"
is a man of vision and judgment.
Sincerely,
SCOTT BEACH.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF.,
August 12, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR: First I want to express my
appreciation for your heroic effort to modify
our belligerent foreign policy which is doing
so much damage to American prestige
throughout the world. We may, with our
bribes, hold the support of tyrannical rulers;
but among the people everywhere abroad
hatreds are building up against us because
of our fanatical anti-Communist obsession.
Bombs and napalm can only intensify the
hatreds. Sooner or later we will have to ac-
cept coexistence and peaceful competition
with the Communist world. Bather that or
coextermination. Preoccupation with the
"lied menace" abroad has meant neglect of
vital social reforms here at home. Internal
SEARSPORT, MAINE,
August 12, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Building,
Washington, D.C.
HONORABLE SIR: I am thankful that we had
two sane men in Congress who refused to
betray the American people by granting the
President the right to wage war, if, when,
and where he chooses; the choice being made,
of course, by his masters, the oil magnates.
It is unfortunate that said American oil
magnates, who now have complete control
of our Government, do not share your evalu-
ation of human life. They would say that
the whole people of another nation, or group
of nations, are not worth 100 tons of oil.
These oil magnates, insane with greed, have
lost all sense of honor, morality, decency,
and other values which distinguish a man
'from a rat. History does seem to repeat. in-
steed of one Caligula, we are ruled by several.
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I do not believe the people want either
Johnson or GOLDWATER. (A Hobsen's choice.)
This is an ideal time for a third party that
would pledge to replace government by oil
magnates by democratic rule. I nominate
PORTLAND, OREG.,
August 11, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR: Thank you for your good
letter explaining about the Health Institute.
I can always depend on you.
Right now I just want to assure you of
my confidence and support in the stand you
have taken on Vietnam. The situation has
turned out as we might have expected, after
the folly of going in there in the first place.
That I deplore these developments is an un-
derstatement. I resent them. What hap-
pens now is anyone's guess.
Some time ago I heard and applauded your
fine talk on this subject before the City Club.
Please accept my apologies for this poorly
typed letter. It's warm today, and I don't
seem to be up to my usual form.
With every kind wish.
P.S.-Thanks, also, for the always welcome
news report.
PORTLAND, OREG.,
August 13, 1964.
DEAR SIR: I recently heard you state (via
radio) that you felt very strongly that Sena-
tor WAYNE MORSE should be defeated for re-
election by the people of Oregon. Your im-
mediate reason was because of his recent
stand (alone) on the crisis in the Orient.
Sir, I remember, and evidentally you have
forgotten, a few years ago, our Senator
MORSE took a similar stand (alone again)
regarding Castro in Cuba. Castro was a pub-
lic hero at that time but as soon as his true
nature began to show, MORSE had the cour-
age to stand up and warn us. He was too
late to save Cuba and even too late to save
us from the effects but we did turn some
weeks later.
Our Senator MORSE has the people's view-
point in mind and so, therefore, is a wise
politician in the proper place, at home. He
is the world's worst politician in Washington,
D.C. He refuses to take part in our mas-
sacre. He, once a year, makes a statement of
his financial affairs, and has tried to make
it a practice by all. He has been against the
fantastic increases in salary which recently
were handed out to congressional Members,
Supreme Court judges, and most all other
Government employees.
Again, I would like to suggest that before
you say such things, you should put your-
self in our position and take a closer look at
the convictions of Senator MORSE.
Sincerely,
GLENN W. KENNY.
KLAMATH FALLS, OREG.,
August 9, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR MR. MORSE:
I was happy to read of your opposition to
President Johnson's "Fight if We Must"
resolution. I hope you will continue to fight
against It. Please explain further to the peo-
ple the great disadvantage of going to war
and the other alternatives they may seek.
The people of the United States do not want
war, some are simply deluded by a heroic
feeling but are not thinking ahead to the
terrible consequences they may suffer.
I hope you are able to gain the support
of other Senators and bring about disap-
proval of this resolution.
Sincerely an Oregon voter,
RAMONA WASSON.
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PORTLAND, OREG.,
August 6, 1964.
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Concerning south-
east Asia, we agree with you completely. We
are always so proud of you.
Just a word to let you know.
Yours very truly,
ELIZABETH SHANE.
WILLIAM V. SHANE.
MONMOUTH, OREG.,
August 10, 1964.
Hon. Senator WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I would like to com-
mend you for your refusal to support Presi-
dent Johnson's recent order to use armed
force at the Gulf of Tonkin. Although I
cannot pretend to know all the facts of the
complex Vietnam war, I do think that re-
sorting to a "hotter" war there Is not the
answer. If only It were politically possible
to have a chat now and then with the Chi-
nese Communists. So many things can be
resolved by negotiation rather than force.
Congratulations on an outstanding politi-
cal career, Senator MossE. You are one of
Oregon's few sophisticated statesmen.
Sincerely,
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Words cannot ade-
quately express my admiration for your cou-
rageous voting, along with Senator ERNEST
GauxNneG, of Alaska, against the President's
resolution. History will vindicate your stand.
It should occur to our fellow Americans
that It takes a mighty amount of conviction
and truth on your part to be able to stand
up against the massive weight of public
propaganda and vote as you did. I wouldn't
be surprised that a great many people in this
country are aware that there is something
rotten, and it isn't in Denmark, either. It
is obvious that the present American policy
of getting Asians to fight Asians makes it
possible for our present policy to continue
without appreciable public resistance. If
American boys were dying in any numbers,
we would probably see a lot of protest.
For some time now I've been listening to
some of those hatemongers, like Dr. Carl
McIntire, C. H. Burpo, and Stuart McBurney,
who are all supposed to be ministers of the
gospel, but who have a weird Idea of what
constitutes Christianity. Dr. McBurney
(spelling may be wrong) operates out of
Glendale, Calif., his Voice of Americanism;
and he called you unspeakable on one of his
recent programs. It is amazing how skeptical
and cynical he is of anyone who chooses to
make use of our civil liberties, but on the
other hand, how naive in accepting Fascist
ideas from whatever source, without ques-
tion. I suppose it is too much to expect a
reasonable amount of consistency from these
types.
Sincerely,
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
EUGENE, OREG.,
August 11, 1964.
South Vietnam: bring our boys home and
let them see what they can do. Are we a
wet nurse for all those places? We are
paydollars out when many here could use the
Interest of 1 day of the dollars they get.
More power to you and the Senator from
Alaska.
I never heard anything more on my cor-
respondence with you on the widows' rail-
road annuity being cut because of her social
security. Will we get the big nickel raise for
railroad annuity and social security? And
when will we be able to earn for them 11.200.
Don't you think a few of us in the good old
United States shouldn't be left out when the
millions are being given away. Just a dime
would help.
My very best wishes, Senator.
ESTHER DUNLOP.
SALEM, Oazo..
August 9,19C4.
Senator WAYNE MORSE.
DEAR SIR: After reading your informative
article on Vietnam in the August Progressive.
I felt a word of encouragement from a
stanch supporter of yours was the least I
could do.
It is regrettable that we have so few Con-
gressmen and Senators who can see the
handwriting on the wall and who have the
courage to stand up and light for the right.
Old Fighting Bob LaFollett was such a man
to fight the pack on world Issues, and only
God can give him his just rewards.
Let us have more such articles in the
Progressive. This magazine has been in our
household since 1911.
Your life will surely be an inspiration and
your memory will ever remain a benedic-
tion, which is my hope and prayer.
JOHN J. Moanz.
DANT & RUSSELL, INC.,
Portland, Oreg.,
August 14, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR WAYNE: Let me congratulate you
on the success you have had on the foreign
aid appropriation bill. True, you did not
get 100 percent, but you did a wonderful job.
It appears that you have saved the tax-
payers over $1 million per day and we should
be forever grateful. A job well done.
In regard to your policy on southeast Asia,
I do not yet get all of the picture. I do not
think. however, that we should not be
monkeying around in little halfhearted af-
fairs. I think that we had better give a
good look at events and possibilities before
we enter. and not get ourselves involved In
any "loss of face" propositions. If we are
to be involved in anything we should make
sure that we are right first, and then be pre-
pared to give It all we have or stay clear out.
I do not think that we can keep a little Is-
land of freedom in southeast Asia, we either
have to protect it all or stay out.
Thanks again for what you have done.
Sincerely,
EUGENE. OR=G.,
July 31, 1964.
Hon. SENATOR MORSE.
Senate Chamber.
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR: I have saved the enclosed
clipping to send to you. This man, Glenn
Bass, really tells It without any trimmings
and covering up any issues. Now, no wonder
the French gave up after 10 years of trying
to win a war like that.
Mrs. Wendel and I are very much In accord
with your views and continued fighting ef-
forts to turn the whole unwholesome mess
over to the United Nations.
What prompted us to get in there In the
first place? We have no security problems
that far away from our shores. But we do
have plenty just 90 miles. That's where our
efforts should be. Latin America, etc.
Those Asian countries don't appreciate what
we do for them anyway, so let's get the hell
out of there. Who else can I write to so we
can get more help for you In the fight for
getting out of such a hopeless mess?
We receive your monthly reports from
Washington, D.C. Thanks very much.
We now have two of our children in New
York City In show "Biz" and will soon have
a third one, Dave, on his way. He's been
in San Francisco doing Shakespeare plays.
Who knows, someday we will be famous?
Our weather has been beautiful this July
here In Eugene.
Sincerely yours,
JOHN J. WENDEL.
IN SAIGON-BUILDING BOSS TELLS OF TERROR
(By Joe Frazier, Register-Guard)
The bars in Saigon have barson the win-
dows, according to Glenn Rose. The reason:
to stop terrorist bombs and grenades.
Ross, a construction foreman, recently re-
turned from a 19-month stay in South Viet-
nam where he was in charge of building air-
fields and ammunition dumps for the Viet-
namese.
Formerly of Ames, Iowa, Ross has spent the
past 14 years abroad in Morocco, Iran, Af-
ghanistan, and Vietnam working on con-
struction projects. He was in Eugene last
week staying at the home of relatives at
2145 Friendly.
"When the newspapers talks about lots of
terrorism In Saigon, they are right, Ross
said. Our machine shops were within 200
feet of that American ship that was blown
up in the Saigon harbor. We heard of a kid
who rode by on a bicycle and threw a bomb
shaped like a loaf of bread into an Army jeep.
The driver rolled out of the jeep and was not
hurt when the bomb went off. Then he
whipped out his pistol and shot the kid in
the jaw."
Ross said at the airfield where he was
working a grenade once rolled into a tent.
"A Vietnamese laborer threw himself on the
bomb, and was blown to bits. One Ameri-
can was killed by it as It was. If it had not
been for that laborer four or five would have
died,"
Ross said he was never bothered person-
ally, but "The roads between Saigon and
Benhoa were lined with bamboo and brush
so thick you could not see 8 feet into it,"
he said.
He said one battle was fought within 5
miles of the runway on which he was work-
ing. He said he could hear the planes, and
even see them, especially when they went
down,
"The South Vietnamese warn an airbase
by loudspeaker when they are going to bomb
It," Ross said. "This Is done to give the
elvilan laborers a chance to get out of there.
But I think the Vietcong leaves too, so they
never kill many Communists."
Ross said as a civilian he was fairly safe
if he obeyed the restrictions of the U.S. mili-
tary officers In the area. "They did not have
any authority over us, but the rules were for
our own good, so we stuck by them," Ross
said.
He said one of the biggest problems with
the Vietnamese Army was that 90 percent of
its members were Buddhist and didn't be-
lieve in killing anything, even a fly.
"In my free time, I would mostly just lie
around and read. Some of the boys went
fishing around Saigon, but It got pretty
spooky, especially if they knew there were a
lot of the Vietcong in the area."
"The only trouble was, you.could not tell
the good guys from the bad guys, because
they all looked alike."
"At one training school the army ran, over
there, the Vietnamese troops were being
given ground training. When the day for
graduation came, only about one-third of
them showed up. The rest just sent notes
MY DEAR SENATOR: I will try to make this
brief. You are a busy man.
First, how proud we are that we have a
Senator that will stand up for what he
knows is right. This goes for some of both
parties.
That foreign aid bill-I would like to see
some of them work for what they get, That
IS what I do.
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thanking the Army for the ammunition and
training, and went of to rejoin the Vietcong."
- HILLSBORO, OREG.,
August 10, 1964.
Senator MORSE.
DEAR FRIEND: I just must drop you a few
lines to let you know how much I enjoy
reading about you giving 'em hell as Truman
used to say, to boil it down. I think you are
an intellectual giant with the greatest cour-
age. I have heard it said, what good does it
do, to expose those greedy moves; I say what
would it be if we didn't have one like you to
expose these grafts.
If we, labor, wouldn't have fought in past
years, labor conditions wouldn't be what
they are now.
I was in a few battles; I know-I am 76
years old and retired. All I do now is study
world affairs.
As I got it doped out, if nothing is done to
curb greed there's little hope for civilization.
Mr. MORSE, I don't want to burden you with
a long letter, I just want to let you know,
you're a man of "me own heart" as the
trashmen would say.
I am with you till hell freezes over.
We need you for President.
JONATHAN HOFF.
EUGENE, OREG.,
August 9, 1964.
MY DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Congratulations
on your stand on southeast Asia. I believe
that you are right.
Now, as to the true reason for this letter.
I was appalled when I heard over the radio
one day that the House of Representatives
had passed a bill which included physicians
in the Social Security System. We, as a
group, have consistently opposed our own in-
clusion in the system. I do not intend ever
to retire. I enjoy my work. I have made
provision, through life insurance, for my
family in case of my early demise. I am sure
most physicians feel the way I do. I do
not want social security.
Sincerely,
W. A. KADAS, M.D.
Senator MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SIR: I wish to commend you on your
vote on the North Vietnam issue. Not only
because I agree with your sentiments, but
because you were almost alone in espousing
an unpopular idea-at least with your con-
stituents. Perhaps I am mistaken, but I
believe you will find that the folks back
home agree wholeheartedly with you. that
our soldiers-and money, belong at home.
I have no quarrel with helping other nations
to stand up on their own feet, but I do not
believe any nation-my own Included-can
solve the problems of any other nation.
Through the United Nations, we can sit down
at the conference table, and iron out dif-
ferences, learn the ways of these other na-
tions, and, perhaps, teach them some of our
ways. Specific projects can then be decided
upon, and financed through the organiza-
tion. Surely this is the best method of teach-
ing the idea of democracy. I also believe that
all nations should be invited to join the
United Nations-not only those who believe
as we do, but those who do not.
It seems to me that this money could well
be spent in alleviating the unemployment
problem of our own country-housing, edu-
cational facilities, recreation, to name a few
much-needed projects. A goal reached of
decent housing for all, and education for all
who can benefit from it would go far in solv-
ing the unemployment problem, and, I be-
lieve, would give us such fringe benefits as
less juvenile delinquency, race riots, better
health, and higher] national morale.
AUGUST 9, 1964.
Benator WAYNE MORSE.
DEAR SIR: I have been following your politi-
cal career for several years both as a Republi-
can and as a Democrat. And I am proud
to say I have voted for you in both parties.
I have been wholly in accord with you on the
stands you have taken in the Senate, I am
doubly so in the stand you are taking in
regard to Vietnam. I can't see that we have
any business over there only to protect the
interests of a few capitalists. If they would
treat those people over there as they should,
they would not need our boys over there to
protect them and their interests. It seems
to me that every place we go we want to
treat those people as inferiors. I will admit
that some of those countries are far more
backward than ours. But they still have
sense enough to know when they are being
mistreated. I am agraid that we are get-
ting too many nations against us. Past his-
tory points out what happens to a nation
that gets too arrogant. There Is Germany,
Franco Spain, Belgium, Italy, and even China.
Have all gone way down. All mostly on
account of arrogance. We are all powerful.
We have seen those things happen in our
time. So go right ahead WAYNE there is one
80-year-old Oregonian that is patting you
right on the back.
Yours very truly,
ROBERT H. Gorr,
Grants Pass, Oreg.
WARREN A. KADAS, MD.,
SUTISERLIN, OREG.,
August 9, 1964.
AUGUST 10, 1964.
DEAR MR. MORSE: This is just a note to say
that we appreciate your courage in making
an "unpopular" comment about our actions
in Vietnam. We are of the opinion that such
conflicts are extremely dangerous in the
world in which we live and that international
peacemaking machinery needs to be strength-
ened so that it can deal more effectively in a
peaceful way with such crisis.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. WILLIAM FOSTER.
AUGUST 6, 1964,
Myrtle Point, Oreg.
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EUGENE, OREG.,
August 9, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: You are to be com-
mended upon your stand on Vietnam. I
want you to relay my gratitude to Senator
GRUENING for his stand, too.
By what moral reasoning can the United
States act internationally like an "outlaw"
and be in a position to criticize other nations
for doing likewise? When Russia approaches
anything of an unilateral action with Castro,
our politicos get all worked up about how
"aggressive" it is. I am sure that if war is
avoided, it will not he because of America's
sane and unemotional course of action. We
act like a little boy at times.
Sometimes I get the feeling that our "civil-
ian" Representatives and Senators want to
evade their political responsibility by han-
dling over such serious matters to the
Pentagon or the President.
I plan to write Senator Maurine Solomon
to find out just where she was during your 2-
hour period of protest. She should resign
and let the voters elect someone that is in-
terested in the job.
Please continue to be a beacon light in
the Senate. The country needs a voice in
the wilderness.
Respectfully,
The EDrroR's MAILBAG,
Eugene Register-Guard,
Eugene, Oreg.
GENTLEMEN: I should like to go on record
as wholeheartedly supporting Senator WAYNE
MORSE'S courageous stand on the Vietnam
situation, as well as foreign aid.
Thank you.
Yours very truly,
C. DAN CHRISTENSEN.
Cc: Senator WAYNE MORSE, Washington,
D.C.
MULTNOMAH MONTHLY MEETING,
RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS
(QUAKERS) ,
Portland, Oreg., August 7, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate,
Wasington, D.C.
DEAR SIR: We wish to express our debt of
gratitude to you for your courage in speak-
ing out on the Vietnam situation.
We fully realize that it is not always po-
litically expediate to remain a firm minority
in the light of political pressure at such
times.
Our support of your views have been made
known to the local newspaper editors as per
the attached copy of our letter to each of
them.
We affirm our faith that solutions to the
southeast Asian problems can pest be solved
through the use of the United Nations and
an ultimate neutralization of the area.
Sincerely,
PEACE AND SOCIAL SERVICE
COMMITTEE,
ESTHER RICHARDS,
Clerk.
ROBERT MORRIS SMITH,
Chairman.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Congratulations on
your principled stand in opposing the use of
military force in Asia without first taking
the problems to the U.N.
It is unfortunate for the people in the
United States and, indeed, in the whole
world, that more of your colleagues do not
have the knowledge of international law, the
world vision of realizable goals and the real
interest in people that you and Senator
GRUENING have. It takes great vision and
courage to do what you did. Any short-
sighted foolish person can beat war drums.
More power to you both.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
SIR: First, let me say that for once I agree
with a position you have taken. I feel that
if the Vietnamese want to go Communist,
let them. There is no reason we should be-
come more involved there. I feel that war is
the greatest catastrophe that can befall a
nation (much worse than a depression, pov-
erty or what have you). For us to lose men
over there is ridiculous. If the Burmese,
Indians, Pakistanis and Malays go Commu-
nist also, let them.
MULTNOMAH MONTHLY MEETING,
RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS
(QUAKERS),
Portland, Oreg., August 7, 1964.
DEAR SIR: As Friends we wish to express
our grave concern regarding the situation in
South Vietnam-a situation particularly
tragic to the Vietnamese people.
We urge the placing of the entire Vietnam
situation before the United Nations and the
withdrawal of U.S. military forces from this
area of southeast Asia as soon as United Na-
tions personnel can be assigned. -
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We strongly support and commend Ore-
gon's Senator WAYNE MORSE for his forth-
right stand and his outspoken desire to cor-
rect this phase of U.S. foreign policy.
Likewise the Oregon State Democratic
Platform Committee is to be commended for
supporting the position of Senator MORSE.
As events of the past week have demon-
strated we are fast approaching a point of
no return. Immediate steps must be taken
to neutralize this area of conflict.
Sincerely,
PEACE AND SOCIAL SERVICE
COMMITTEE,
ESTHER RICHARDS,
Clerk.
ROBERT MORRIS SMITH,
Chairman.
CAVE JUNCTION, OREG.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I just want to tell
you that I admire your stand on the Viet-
nam affair. I believe you are right in every
detail.
And I certainly think you are one honest
politician to be able to stand up, alone,
and fight for your belief.
I do not think that Johnson will win the
November election unless he can scare up a
war between now and then. I am a stanch
Democrat, but I will do without voting be-
fore I will vote for him. I have never known
of so many Democrats voting for a Re-
publican as they plan to do this year.
I don't think they like GOLDWATER, I don't.
But everyone wants a change from taxes,
foreign aid, and too much Government
power. They have had enough.
We all appreciate you and your ideals.
Sincerely,
EUGENE, OREG.,
August 11, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I wholeheartedly
support your stand on Vietnam. It took
tremendous courage to vote "No" on the
President's resolution, and I thank you for
upholding your convictions.
"I know, but with so many of them in the
country they're entitled to representation."
I supposed that if this is true I must be
ranked among those whom you represent. I
can truly say that I have always been proud
to know that you represent me in the Sen-
ate-but never prouder than when I read of
your stand on the joint resolution for which
the President had asked.
I have just completed teaching a summer
session class in Latin American history and
to doing so have had to point out the numer-
ous times that our country has been guilty
of less than noble motives and of out-and-
out aggression. Of course, one likes to think
that these matters are items of history and
that times have changed. Our actions in
Vietnam, however, must give us pause.
Again, Senator, thank you for your stand
on this question. I am sure that while
politicians will blame you for it. the course
of history will show that your courageous
stand was in the right. I am proud of you.
If I can ever be of any assistance to you here
in Oregon please do not hesitate to call upon
me.
Sincerely,
THOMAS P. SULLIVAN, Ph. D.
EUGENE. Oaeo.,
August 5, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Your statement on
Vietnam over TV today was the only spot of
light In an extraordinarily depressing day.
Where are the other sane minds? I know
you say you do not care what other's views
are, but I assume you don't mind hearing
from someone who agrees with you. Bless-
ings on you.
AUGUST 6. 19&4.
DEAi HE. MORSE: My husband and myself
are In full agreement with your stand on
South Vietnam crisis. It is to our sorrow
that our "peaceful" Nation has to Ignore the
functions of the United Nations.
Sincerely,
MARY C. SCHELL.
(Mrs. H. A.).
no business to be in such a high position of
authority.
All We, of course, I am making my own
decisions on, on the assumptions that the
news media are giving us correct and com-
plete information.
This sort of action could cause us to get
Involved in another action such as we had
in Korea only many times worse. As you
know, we have heard a lot about extrem-
ism In the past few weeks. From where
I sit it looks to me like this the most foolish
wholehearted kind of extremism that we
could have. I frankly was shocked when I
heard that so many Members of Congress
seemed to be so wholeheartedly In favor of
it. If this Is the kind of action that men
who are supposed to be levelheaded leaders
and are sent to Congress to make decisions
for our great United States, then I think
that we are sadly in need of a great change.
If any great power can just go ahead and do
as they please because they do have the
power then why in the hell are we pay-
ing In so much money to the United Nations
and Southeast Asia Treaty Organization and
bodies such as these that are supposed to
take action in situations such as this.
Please don't think that I stand alone in my
convictions on this action. I did not see
him but I have heard so many people say that
Secretary McNamara sure looked like a boy
who had just found out how he could run
a new toy, at the news conference when he
announced the news about the bombings.
If I am wrong, Mr. Moasx, please set me
straight, but as you know I have a son who is
over there along with thousands of other sons
who have to take the consequences of the
irrational decisions of those in command.
I don't know that any one man can change
the course of things there in Congress but
I do appreciate the fact that you have the
guts to get up and speak out on your own
Ideas.
Thank you so much for your initiative and
courage to speak out as a leader who has
some good commonsense left.
Yours truly,
SEX=Z. OREG.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I wish to express to
you my strong opposition to the bill giving
President Johnson power to take "whatever
action necessary" to "keep the peace" in
southeast Asia. This bill is an Insult to
Congress, and passage of It would constitute
a surrender of Congress constitutional duty
to evaluate, endorse, or block declarations of
war.
Your condemnation of American bombing
of North Vietnam as "excessive" Is excellent.
I hope you will continue your rather lonely
habit of speaking the truth in Washington.
I wish that there were 99 other Senators like
you. Thanks.'
MAau,Ys H. TosEY.
[From the Eugene Register-Guard, Aug. 10,
1964]
BACKS MORSE
To the EDrroR:
It seems to me that Senators GRUENING and
MORSE deserve our warmest applause for
their sensible and forthright-indeed, in
these days, courageous-stand on the recent
Vietnam crisis. It is comforting to know
that there are at least a few people in the
U.S. Government who are not looking for the
first chance they can find to run off half
cocked to the barricades or the launching
pad. With more people such as them we
might have a little more objectivity and
calm in this world, a little less of the ap-
parently prevailing rage and frenzy.
HAROLD B. BARCLAY.
MOUNT ANGEL, OREG.,
August 9, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: No doubt by now
you have received any number of communi-
cations in which you have been called all
sorts of names because of your refusal to ap-
prove the President's action in Vietnam.
When I first read of your stand on this issue
I was reminded of a story I heard some years
ago concerning you.
The story tells of one of the Senators who
went to the President and asked that some-
thing be done about you; the President was
told, "He's nothing but an Ignorant s.o.b."
The President is supposed to have replied,
PORTLAND, OREG..
August 8, 1964.
Hon. -SENATOR WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR Ma. MORSE: Thank you somuch for
standing up and declaring yourself for all-
clear-thinking Americans.
I have heard so many comments pro and
con on whether the United States had the
right to go in and bomb North Vietnam. I
am no lawyer, but my reasoning is that we
have a right to defend Ourselves on the high
seas, but not to retaliate by bombing the
bases that these boats or ships came from
unless we are in a declared war.
When I heard about the incident r was
frankly shocked, and it flashed across my
mind that this could be a political move.
If it is then whoever conceived the idea has
PHorNix MUTUAL Lmx INsvaA.NCE Co.,
Portland, Oreg., August 8, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE L. MoRsE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR: I write hastily to thank
you for your stand on Vietnam.
Most certainly the United Nations should
be handling this situation.
Sincerely yours,
SALEM, OREG.
We like your courageous stand on the
current Vietnamese war.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. BRASHER.
Mr. WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SIR: I appreciate your stand on
Vietnam. I think you are very courageous
In defending what you think to be right and
best for the American people.
I think we are dead wrong and should
have never got involved, but history can't
be turned back.
Your friend,
PORTLAND, OREG.,
August 8, 1964.
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Thank you for
speaking and voting against our military
action In Vietnam.
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I have long been unable to understand
our entanglement-for no logical reason,
with no announced goal, and with no hope
for achieving any meaningful, worthy vic-
tory. I resent the financial drain and the
loss of life, when we have matters at home
requiring attention.
I admire your courage. Keep up the good
work.
Sincerely,
EUGENE, OREG.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I approve of your
stand on Vietnam and admire your courage
in taking it. The prevailing feeling seems
the other way, although I can't imagine how
people can justify our interference there.
This is a matter for the U.N. We have
broken a treaty by being there.
Mrs. GEORGE PRINCE.
P.S. I enjoy your newsletter.
PORTLAND, OREG.,
August 8, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SIR: My sincere thanks and admira-
tion for your courage is speaking out on our
reprehensible policy in Vietnam. It is sor-
rowful to think that only two of our Sen-
ators and no Representatives are deeply
informed on U.S. policy in Vietnam. Other-
wise they could not have rubberstamped our
mistaken deeds.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. DAUFORTH HOGGAN.
PORTLAND, OREG.,
August fI, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.:
If possible please send, airmail, copy of
your Friday's speech opposing resolution for
support of present Vietnam policy. It was
scarcely quoted here. We are working on
printed leaflet excerpting your speeches for
churches and organizations here and else-
where. Will send copies of all we do.
CARL URNER.
PORTLAND, OREG.,
August 9, 1964.
Non. Senator MORSE:
may I say you are foremost and great
indeed as for the stand on the Vietnam
Issue.
Yours truly,
SUr,o JUONI.
PORTLAND, OREG.,
August 10, 1964.
ROCKAWAY, OREG.,
August 11, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: A few days after
"Hiroshima Day," we write to congratulate
you on your forthright and courageous stand.
You were one of only two who had the hu-
man decency to vote against escalating the
"dirty little war" in South Vietnam.
We thank you.
MARGARET and LEW LEVY.
For President-WAYNE MORSE, our dark
horse.
LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE,
Portland, Oreg., August 9, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Merely a note indi-
cating my rather violent agreement with
your views toward foreign aid in general
and concretely and toward our Vietnam
policy.
If the purposes, the liberal purposes, for-
eign aid was initiated for aren't remotely
being attained after some 15 years, it's past
time for reevaluation. We evidently don't
learn from experience; one wonders why not.
As for Vietnam, one can only ask, Why a
deeper commitment? What conceivable great
good is being pursued here? What is the
ultimate objective of our policy-the physi-
cal destruction of Communist China? One
wonders if most Americans have any idea
precisely where Vietnam is and precisely what
we're doing there and have done there. It
all seems a blind alley which will painfully
and at great cost have to be retraced some-
day for other alternatives.
Sincerely,
Dr. JOHN A. CRAMPTON,
Associate Professor of Political Science.
EUGENE, OREG.,
August 10, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SIR: I am currently a graduate stu-
dent at the University of Oregon; I did my
undergraduate work at Reed, and I recall
that, when you were running for President
in 1960, there was a big sign in the commons
which said simply: "MoRsE-Courage."
At that time I thought the adjective
"courage" was quite fitting, but never, in
my opinion, has it been more justified than
during the current crisis about Vietnam.
To my mind, it takes real courage to stand
for the rule of law rather than suprana-
tionallsm, to state that keeping the peace
does not require dangerous flirtation with
nuclear war. And above all, it takes cour-
age to say these things in the U.S. Senate,
where the stakes are the highest, and the
pressures to bend to the will of the majority
are the greatest.
I know that I speak not only for myself,
but for many other university students as
well; we have a keen interest in this matter,
since many of us would provide the "cannon
fodder" in the event that the illegal "Mc-
Namara's war" escalates into the genocidal
"McNamara's world war."
Let me close by reemphasizing my support
for your fight against those who persist in
waging a false war for a false democracy in
a far land.
Sincerely yours,
GREGORY F. BACHELIS.
WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senator,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Please accept my
sincere congratulations on the position you
have taken on the current North Vietnam
crisis.
It is certainly a tragedy that you must
stand practically alone in your attempts to
introduce some honest inquiry in regard to
the State Department-Pentagon prepared
foreign policy issues that come before the
Senate; though perhaps a nation that ap-
pears to be increasingly typified by mutton-
headed apathy and cupidity and by cranky
extremism is only getting the government it
deserves.
However, as I'm sure your mailbag will
testify, there are many people, at home and
abroad, who are immensely grateful for your
courage and humanity in going against the
established grain in so many crucial matters.
Posterity, if we are granted one, will tell.
Sincerely,
FREDERICK W. STOKELD.
EUGENE, OREG.,
August 10,1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Thank you for hav-
ing the courage to vote as your conscience
dictates on the question of South Vietnam.
I feel that history and the true facts will
vindicate the position that you and Senator
GRUENING have taken.
Sincerely,
DOROTHY LEEPER
Mrs. Robert Leeper.
EUGENE, OREG.,
August 7,1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: The luminously
sensible, and at the same time, most courage-
ous and high-principled stand you took, al-
most alone, in the Vietnam situation, con-
firmed again my admiration and respect for
you. I think you may be nearer the senti-
ments of the people-as you are certainly
nearer their best interests-than those who
voted to increase the tensions and escalate
the possibility of war in southeast Asia. You
keep alive the hope that U.S. policy may
some day once again be animated by tradi-
tional American ideals, and play a worthier
part in human affairs than it has played of
late.
Keep up your battle for truth and sanity,
for you have support, and will find more.
Wickes joins me in this; and in sending
you personal regards and warmest best
wishes.
Sincerely yours,
M.CMINNVILLE, OREG.,
August 8, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: In the past, as a
Republican, I have disagreed with you on
many of your actions, but in this matter of
intervention in North Vietnam I am with you
100 percent and so are many others, although
they are afraid to say so openly for fear of
being branded unpatriotic. If this goes on,
it can easily lead to a war we can't win and
which will lead us to economic chaos. ,T
applaud your courage in this very seric s
matter.
Sincerely yours,
CARL H. MA*JNE.
KLAMATH FALLS, ORF?,
August '. 1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senator,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR: I feel that the Sate of
Oregon should be proud to have one SeIP-
for that has the backbone and fortitude to
stand back of their or his convictions and
opinions.
It appears that the most of our representa-
tives in public office have been brainwashed
and have no backbone or guts to stand up for
what is right. But each night I thank the
good Lord and ask Him to guide and protect
our good Senator WAYNE MORSE. May the
Lord bless you and your good family.
I remain,
Sincerely,
EUGENE, OREG.,
August 7, 1964.
U.S. Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SIR: Hearty congratulations on your
forthright and sensible Vietnam stand. I
am only sorry you could not be the one who
is opposing the Arizona aardvark in Novem-
ber. I have, incidentally, written to Huntley
and Brinkley inquiring why they so com-
pletely ignored your remarks on this south-
east Asia crisis, not that I expect a straight
answer.
Sincerely yours,
HAROLD B. BARCLAY,
Assistant Professor of Anthropology,
University of Oregon.
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(The following letter was sent to President
Johnson on August 7,1964:)
EUGENE, Oaao.
DEAR Ma. PRESIDENT: I am totally and
completely opposed to your policies and de-
cisions in regard to southeast Asia, and par-
ticularly In regard to the retaliatory strikes
against North Vietnam.
1. You have overreached your constitu-
tional authority by ordering an attack in
an undeclar@d war. The declaration of war
is the prerogative of Congress, as representa-
tives of the people.
2. The presence of U.S. fighting ships In
the proximity of North Vietnam and thou-
sands of miles from these shores, even
though In international waters, Is unneces-
sary and provocative.
3. The presence of the United States in
South Vietnam is a violation of the Geneva
agreement, of international ethics, of
American principles, of common sense, and
a bypass of the United Nations.
4. The United States has demeaned Itself
In the eyes of the entire world. By retali-
ation, tough talk, and the mobilization of
warships and troops in southeast Asia, we
appear like a grizzly bear baring its teeth,
unsheathing its claws, and growling in an
effort to pick a fight with an ant. The dis-
parity between the population and particu-
larly between the economic and military
power of North Vietnam and the United
States makes the solemn and serious threats
and pronouncements of the United States
unutterably ridiculous.
5. The proximity of U.S. naval ships to
North Vietnam has brought about this de-
feat in world prestige. By allowing ourselves
to be attacked, we must either present the
world the ridiculous spectacle of fighting
this ant or running away from its bite.
6. We have abandoned the principles of
freedom and self-determination which cre-
ated this Nation and made it great. We
-e no longer great in motivation or princl-
P only in power. If this situation con-
tin os, it is the beginning of the end of this
cour,ry as a great nation.
7 '-,e extreme secrecy of the CIA and Its
invoivnent in affairs such as these make It
an Intl-national conspiracy as obnoxious as
internatonal communism. I am fast de-
veloping'e must distrust for the CIA and
C nsegne'tly for the news reports of foreign
affatrsdnd the pronouncements of this Gov-
eri2hent as I have for those of Communist
Jations.
8. International communism will be de-
feated by the implementation of superior
principles, not by military power.
9. Enclosed in a copy of an address en-
titled "South Vietnam and United States For-
eign Policy," which attempts to spell out
Such principles.
Sincerely,
WALLOWA, OREG.,
August 8, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I want to tell you
how much I admire your courageous and con-
sistent stand against that dirty Vietnam war,
for to my mind it is a dirty war if I have the
straight of it.
Your calling the Government there a pup-
pet of the United States and the impossi-
bility of winning a conventional war in Asia
seems true. And you rightfully denounce our
going it alone and without U.N. sanction and
without congressional debate and war
declaration.
I read in the July 30, 1954, Issue of the
U.S. News & World Report the text of the
1954 Geneva Conference agreements, and the
expressions of relief from different ones that
the long war was over. I read what Eisen-
hower said, "as loyal members of the U.N.,
we also say that in compliance with the ob-
ligation and principles contained in article
H of the V.N. Charter, the United States will
not use force to disturb the settlement."
Walter Bedell Smith, Under Secretary,of
State, said the same.
Mendea Prance: "Within a few days, and
very rapidly in the main districts, blood will
have ceased flowing and we will not have the
poignant feeling that the youth of our coun-
try Is being decimated there. It is the end
of a nightmare." Anthony Eden: "A real
gain for peace"; Nehru: "This is one of the
outstanding achievements of the postwar
era, and for the first time there will be no
war anywhere in the world."
According to the agreements, as you doubt-
less know, the demarcation line between
North and South Vietnam was a temporary
line and not to be permanent. The two
Vietnams were to be united under a single
government by free elections in July 1956.
Why did we not push for these free elections,
I would like to know? No foreign powers
were to Intervene, no military bases by a for-
eign power, and no more than 685 military
advisers.
I trust you will keep up the fight. Am
sure there are a lot of people with you.
Yours respectfully,
DAvn) Saar.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I want to express my
appreciation for the stand you are taking
against the war In Vietnam.
Sincerely,
Mrs. SHARON MACKAY.
EVGENE, OREG..
August 8, 1964.
U.S. Senator From Oregon.
DEAR Sin: After listening to reports from
all sources on happenings around the world
and the way we are sticking our nose into
things that are none of our business I can
truthfully say: Thank God the State of Ore-
gon has WAYNE L. MoRsa.
Where do we go from here?
My history tells me that my own country
has top rating as the worst aggressor, dating
back to about the time the last of the signers
of the Declaration of Independence had
passed away.
The Mexican War was about the first move
and stands out as the big plum of aggression
of all time. This was before my time but
since I have a perfect memory of the follow-
ing happenings.
The rape of the Hawaiian Islands by the
McKinley administration was one of the first
after the turn of the century.
The Panama Canal deal by Theodore
Roosevelt was the first time the U.S. Navy
was used to back up a rotten steal against a
helpless country.
The reputation of Admiral Dewey in the
conquest of the Philippine Islands after the
Spanish-American War was an insult to the
civilized world.
The authorizing of slavery under the Amer-
ican flag by a President of the United States
about 30 years after the Civil War. (This
can be verified by congressional records.)
How many times the Marines have been
sent into small countries to collect private
bills of crooked private manipulators I have
no way of telling but the proof is there for
the looking. Here I will insert a quotation
from one of our ex-Prealdents: "History will
have the duty to keep our shortcomings out
of the history books."
In this election year we have no choice but
to write In one's own name and put an X
in front of It and hope for courage for right.
Yours truly,
Guy A. Roamns.
August 20
PORTLAND, OREG.
August 7, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I suppose you (not
for the first time) are feeling somewhat like
a onetime Senator from Kansas who laid
his political life on the line to vote against
the impeachment of President Johnson the
First: "I had the feeling of looking down
Into my political grave." And he wall
I hope it will be just a little bit of com-
fort to you to know that at least one in-
significant person has been and still is with
you all the way in this wholly unfortunate
situation in Vietnam.
There is an eerie (unreal) air about this
current brinkmanship, as if it had been
arranged.
I realize this is no time for President
Johnson the Second to be telling the Ameri-
can people the truth. He has an election
to win. I hope the Chinese and the North
Vietnamese understand this.
In view of the failure of the many mem-
bers of United Nations to whoop it up for
your Idea of laying the whole matter in the
lap of the U.N.. it is reasonable to believe
they understand the situation.
I have felt that this whole situation
(rather than being aggression by the North
Vietnamese and Chinese) is a civil-religious
war in South Vietnam between the Catho-
lics and the Buddhists. Apparently the so-
called guerrilla forces are using U.S.
weapons supplied by Buddhist boys who
join the army to learn to use them, then
go over the hill with all the weapons and
ammunition they can carry away. Just what
happened when the northern Chinese In-
vaded China proper.
At any rate, I appreciate the fight you
are giving the ruling military in this coun-
try. Time should prove you to be right, but
It is difficult to get past the tight censor-
ship of American news media which feel
they have to go along with the pseudo pa-
triotism of the moment.
With very highest regards, I am,
Very truly yours,
HERBERT L. FRYB,}CK.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR Ma. Moans: Thank you for your defi-
nite stand on the Vietnam situation; you are
not standing alone but you do have the
courage to stay with your convictions.
I am sure all the facts have not been
brought out. Adial Stevenson only told our
aide of It. I feel sure there were provoca-
tions which caused them to fire on our air-
craft carriers. Hope the other side gives
their version of It. We even boasted of the
amount of damage we did to them. I hope
the U.N. demands a fair hearing. It looks
to me like we wanted to get into a skirmish
in order to provoke the Communist coun-
tries to show their hand.
I heard Bob McNamara on TV and he
couldn't look the people in the face, but
kept shifting his eyes everywhere else. I
think it could be called his war.
I am old enough to remember the Spanish-
American War, when we blamed Spain for
the sinking of the battleship Maine, and
went to war over it. only to find out later
that It was sunk by an inside explosion, but
It created enough bad feelings that many
men lost their lives over this false accusa-
tion, and we succeeded in getting control
over Cuba. which has turned Into a bad
headache for us.
It sort of Irks me to hear them say they
are fighting for a free country. What coun-
tries are free? Our hands are tied at every
turn. The Negroes have waited for over
100 years for the freedom they were granted,
and we can't build even a small house on
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our own property without getting permis-
sion.
I hope and pray that some good will come
out of this V.N. discussion, and that we
will have learned a good lesson.
Hope Senator GoLDWATER is defeated in
November. I never saw anyone who could
say so many things and then turn around
and say he was misquoted.
Keep up your good work.. We need many
more like you.
Mrs. EATA CALAHAN.
PORTLAND, OREG.,
August 6, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
Office Building of the Senate,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE : I agree with you
that our country shares responsibility for
the incidents in the Tonkin Bay, and I con-
gratulate you on your forthright statements
these last days. Such candor is all too rare
in American political life.
Sincerely yours,
JOHN L. HAMMOND.
EUGENE, OREG.,
Aug'"ust 6, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I have little regard
for politics, letters to editors, plaguing
elected officials, etc., but I feel that at this
time, when you are representing yourself at
the apex of your courageous, intelligent
service, I must do more than content myself
that I have always been a stanch supporter
and vote caster for you.
For no other reason than to let you know
that the small voices whom you represent so
well, that is,- those of us who rarely if ever
write to editors, speak from soapboxes, or
gen rally voice our inclinations other than
at an election, are very proud of you at this
moment as we always are when you respond
to the need for intelligent, humane, devoted,
and enlightened performance in the U.S.
Senate.
Sorry for the verbosity, but I thought per-
haps that you might find some comfort and
delight in the unequivocated support of one
of your constituents.
Most sincerely,
STEPHEN N. STIVERS.
SALEM, OREG.,
August 6,1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR WAYNE: Many, many congratulations
on your courageous stand. You are building
a place for yourself in history. Your col-
leagues are digging their political graves.
I know when the people of Oregon under-
stand the facts, you will have their united
support.
I am writing some letters to the press and
hope to get them published. Kindest re-
gards and best wishes. Keep up the fight.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Your stand
Vietnam situation is right, courageous, and
honorable.
As you state, the aggression of North Viet-
nam should have been taken to the United
Nations.
For a powerful military nation to have
done so would have strengthened the peace-
keeping machinery of the 'United Nations,
and also have set a noble example of restraint
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before the nations of the world, too prone
to destroy each other. proud of
Occasions like this make us feel p
you as our senator.
Most gratefully,
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
Senator MORSE: Following Lyndon John-
son's statement on television Tuesday, I read
the texts you kindly sent me of your speeches
in the Senate April 24 and June 3 and of
the speech to the City Club. Needless to say,
I was impressed. Your arguments are more
than convincing: they are compelling.
But what bothers me most, Senator, is the
unstated question that necessarily Viet in
any discussion of our poly
Why is the Government spendings much
and violating so many agreements to pursue
this war effort? I am a young man, Sena-
tor-I cast my first vote in your most recent
campaign for office. But I have a degree in
history from Harvard and like to think that
I am neither soft-headed nor naive about
politics. I am prepared to see, and do see,
lying, cheating, injustice, and hypocrisy in
the conduct of national affairs. But I am
not prepared for and do not understand
such massive and unredemmed stupidity as
now prevades our Government. One can
only, sadly, surmise that our leaders have
been bullied by the opposition, and conned
by the pictures of Life photographers into
the present unworthy; undignified, and fool-
hardy policy of belligerence.
As, bewilderingly, Adlat Stevenson stam-
mers into dishonor, you emerge, Senator, as
the hero of the American left. One wishes
one could offer more than a letter of ap-
proval and the promise of a vote; but please
accept these.
Sincerely,
REDMOND, OREG.,
August 6, 1964.
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because it is based on a concept of truth
and commonsense that is eventually ap-
preciated by enough people to make it effec-
tive.
What you said had to be said by someone
and we are proud that it was our Senator
who spoke.
Our friends, Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Stewart, 631
West Antler Avenue, Redmond. Oreg., join
with us in commendation and approval.
May God bless and sustain you in this un-
happy time.
Sincerely yours,
DONALD S. KNOWLES.
Mrs. DONALD KOWLES.
PORTLAND, OREG.,
August 5, 1964.
U.S. Senator W. L. MORSE.
DEAR SIR: I listened to your talks on televi-
sion while back in our home State and have
always realized how right you are. I hope
you may have some great influence on Con-
gress, because we stand a great chance of
getting into another war. The great war-
mongers of our time, Johnson, Goldwater,
and McNamara, Secretary of Defense, are just
bound to get us in war. I am a World War I
veteran and realize that our Spanish-Ameri-
can War was caused by hotheads and war-
mongers.
Sincerely,
THE DALLES, OREG.,
August 6, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
MY DEAR MR. MORSE: I have just read in
the Oregonian the article saying "MoRSE'At-
tacks U.S. Action as Provocative."
Although we are Republicans, my family
and I are behind you 100 percent in your
Senate speech. That is just what we and
many other Americans think.
We are thankful that we have a man of
influence from Oregon in the Senate and a
member of the Foreign Relations Committee
that will tell us the truth.
Respectfully yours,
ELIZABETH SCHERRER VANDERSLICE.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: We've often thanked
God that we are represented in the U.S. Sen-
ate by an American in the best sense of
what that word implies. A man who, like
those in the days when our Government was
being founded, stated his convictions and
presented the logic on which they were based,
and then stood steadfast with them. Re-
gardless of the consequence.
Individuals with that kind of courage and
integrity were able to establish the most suc-
cessful and satisfactory system of govern-
ment yet devised and so long as we have
even some of them in public office we can
have confidence that our institutions will
remain safe.
The citizens of this Nation surely are
not as stupid and blind as some people seem
to think they are and if someone has the
courage to keep presenting the truth, no
matter how unpopular for awhile, then in
due time the citizens will come to under-
stand and exercise their power to effect cor-
rection
In the present Vietnam affair you appear
to have been cast in the unevitable role of
"opposer" to a course of action that has
popular appeal, but in pursuance of which,
that fact that it is illegal, fraught with grave
potential dangers, and deviates from ra-
tionality, has been disregarded.
We applaud your courage and assure you
of our unqualified endorsement of the stand
you have taken. It is not true that the ma-
jority is always right and sometimes the
cause of the unpopular minority triumphs
PORTLAND; OREG.,
August 7, 1964.
Senator WAYNE L. MORSE,
Senate office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I am writing to tell
you that I am completely in agreement with
the position you have taken on Vietnam. I
am proud to be your constituent.
You will be interested in knowing that not
only are the members of my family behind
you but at coffee yesterday all three of my
coworkers were behind you. Thank you,
Senator MORSE.
Yours truly,
KLAMATH FALLS, OREG.,
August 7, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR MR. MORSE: Unbounded thanks to you
for your stand against our operation in
southeast Asia. God bless you. Keep up the
fight until we withdraw our military from
this foolhardy enterprise.
I enclose the letter which I have sent to
President Johnson, and, with changes, sev-
eral Senators.
Please let us know if we can strengthen
your hands in any way.
Thank you, too, for your vote for cloture
and fine support of the civil rights bill.
Sincerely and gratefully, -
HARRIET YARROW.
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Senator THOMAS KuciEI.,
Senate O,0ice Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR Ma. SUCH-n: I send you my profound
thanks for your vote for cloture on the 10th
of June. We are grateful for your leader-
ship in passing the civil rights bill.
Now may I have your assurance that you
will challenge the President's policy in Viet-
nam instead of supporting It? Let us stop
the shooting and call back our military from
Vietnam. Our vague goals there can only
lead us from tragedy to tragedy, if not larger
catastrophe. We gain no friends abroad by
this folly; no logic can justify the lose of
another American or Vietnamese life. We
can only lose power and security with each
hour that we pour our dollars into this con-
stantly worsening situation.
It Is difficult to excuse irresponsibility in
high office even In an election year. If Mr.
Johnson consults GoLDwATEE, we are lost In-
deed. This evening I searched with a sad
heart in vain for your vote against our op-
eration in southeast Asia. How can we send
military equipment and personnel to Viet-
nam in violation of the Geneva Agreement
of 1964, and abrogating our pledge of 1688,
nay, our signature to the United Nations
Charter. Then we hide behind the fact that
our warships were a few miles outside of
North Vietnam waters. How can we sponsor
such foolhardiness as to believe that the
world will be in love with us, or awed by us?
Why do you not stand for our withdrawal
from our illegal position in Vietnam and the
placing of the question in the hands of the
United Nations, or a commission appointed
by the United Nations?
Sincerely and respectfully,
HARRIET YARROW.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SIR: Heard your statement about
South Vietnam.
Just a note to tell you we are with you.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Miss LEE CovAcH.
PORTLAND, Oaeo.,
August 8,1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Just a note to ex-
press our appreciation for your courage on
your stand about the Vietnam crisis.
We have for many years admired your in-
dependent thinking. Although it is difficult
for us to determine the merits or demerits
of a particular issue, It is reassuring to have
men with your Intelligence and courage
judging them for us.
Sincerely,
Mrs. DONALD LARKINS.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate,
Washington, D.C.
BEND, OaEo.,
August 6, 1964.
If you could send me some historical and
statistical information about the Recoao, I
would be thankful.
Please, also give your view on how well the
RECORD forfells its purpose to the citizens of
the United States.
I cannot afford to subscribe to the REcoan,
but I enjoy looking at what copies I do
receive.
I would like at this point to thank you for
all the help you and your staff have given
me in the past. I hope you are in the Sen-
ate for a good many more years.
Yours truly,
HAROLD C. MCLEAN.
VIETNAM SOLUTION PROPOSED BY WRITER
To the EDITOR:
We have entered into a tragic and perilous
war in South Vietnam.
In direct violation of our Constitution we
have sent American servicemen to their
deaths in it civil war which is not between
two countries, which is often states, but be-
tween forces in one country.
But how can we attack the North Vietnam
violations, when we are also breaking the
agreements by giving South Vietnam direct
military aid?
We must sweep our own back porch be-
fore we try to sweep North Vietnam's.
But even more tragically, at the same time
we break the agreements by being in Viet-
nam, we are upholding the very articles of
the Geneva agreements which limit our pow-
er to win the war in Asia.
These articles prohibit the Introducing
of military equipment other than what was
already there In 1954.
How can we send our servicemen to their
deaths without giving them the modern
equipment they deserve?
We must uphold all of the agreements,
thus strengthening our charges against North
Vietnam.
if we withdraw from South Vietnam, thus
upholding all of the Geneva agreements, we
then can, with justice, take the whole mat-
ter to the United Nations.
The U.N. would take the necessary steps
to insure world peace, possibly penalizing
North Vietnam for their alleged violations
of the 1954 agreements.
This is basically the stand which Senator
MORSE has taken on this-issue and I hope
the rest of Congress joins with him.
Respectfully yours,
HAROLD MCLEAN.
BEND, OaEa., July 14, 1964.
JACKSONvn.LE, Oazc.,
August 6, 1984.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: We have just fin-
ished reading a recent book by Anna Louise
Strong, "Cash and Violence in Laos and Viet-
nam." It gives a detailed account of the In-
trigue and atrocities we have been commit-
ting in the Indochina area. You seem to be
pretty well informed but If you would read
this little book we would be glad to send it
to you. It Is full of documented evidence
which fairly makes one ashamed to admit
being an American.
Words fail us In expressing our apprecia-
tion of your wisdom and courage In protest
against such a policy.
We once expended some effort to make you
our President. You have proved your great-
ness by being right instead of President.
Very sincerely,
DEAR SIR: On July 21, 1964, a letter which
I had sent to the editor was printed in our
local paper, the Bulletin. Enclosed is a
copy.
Although recent developments have, I be-
lieve, strengthened the U.S. right to be in
Vietnam, I still think the U.N. would be the
best course for us to take.
When the United States found It neces-
sary to bomb the coast of North Vietnam,
President Johnson spoke to the American
people on August 4 and our Ambassador to
the United Nations spoke on August 5. If
you have copies of these speeches, I would
appreciate a copy.
I am also doing research on the history
and purpose of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.
BERT HARK.
CHRISTINE BARR.
SCAPPOOSE, OREa.
August 7, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Even If you stand
alone in your fight against the resolution
concerning the action in Vietnam. we want
you to know that there are people here in
Oregon who support your views and actions.
In all the years we have lived here there
has never been a time when we doubted your
honesty, and I can't write that about any
other political figure. I know expediency is
after considered "good politics," but we need
to be able to believe that at least one man
means what he says.
I hope the faith and belief of people like
us is of some comfort, when you receive
criticism, or worse, for the courageous stand
you have taken.
Thank you so much.
SCAPPOOSE, OREG.
August 7, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I wish to commend
YOU and Support your stand on the resolu-
tion to support our Government's action in
North Vietnam.
I hope that someday we, the public, get
all the facts on these incidents as they seem
to me to have come at a too opportune a
time.
I and a number of people I have talked to
wish to thank you for your steadfast posi-
tion on southeast Asia. Please, do not
change.
Respectfully,
PORTLAND, ORE6G.,
August , 1964.
DEAR SENATOR: Thanks for the news re-
lease on the bombardment by South Viet-
namese of North Vietnamese islands. That
enabled many thinking people to put the
pieces together. I don't mean the editorial
writers of the Oregonian or the Reporter,
either. I mean honest-thinking people.
Another thanks for your veto vote on the
administration's resolution for a predated
declaration of war, as you properly put it.
Obviously there are few constitutional lib-
erals in sight back there on Capitol Hill, when
the going gets a little rough. Both my wife's
and my hat are off to you.
Sincerely,
Senator WAYNE MoasxALBANY, OREG.,
August 6, 1964.
.
DEAR MR. Moans: You are absolutely cor-
rect in the stand you have taken concern-
ing Vietnam. Fran the very beginning-in
Eisenhower's regimes-this country should
have been the responsibility of the United
Nations. Now look at our situation. It must
be very difficult for our friends In the U.N. to
stand with us, knowing we began wrong
originally.
Another thing: I am suspicious of this in-
tertie between the Pacific Northwest and
California. Is the private power pool to have
precedence over public utilities--city, coun-
ty, REA, etc.? Because if it Is, I am abso-
lutely opposed. Is the Government actually
going to build its own line? If it doesn't, I
am against the entire program. That will
mean private power will run the dam output
all over the West. It would be much better
if the Government called all the shots.
Much.
Sincerely,
VIRGINIA STAUBLE
Mrs. F. J. Stauble.
THE METHODIST CHURCH,
EBBERT MEMORIAL,
Springfield, Oreg., August 5, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE MoasE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I am writing to tell
you that I wholeheartedly back your stand
that the United States ought to get out as a
participant in the war in South Vietnam and
that United Nations ought to be called upon
to deal with this situation and to establish
a peacekeeping force there.
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I have read the information that recently
came from your _office giving your views on
the foreign aid bill, and I must say again, I
am behind you. I have long believed our
country ought to do all it can to help others
help themselves, but I certainly agree with
you we ought to eliminate expenditures that
are wasteful or that do not get results.
PORTLAND, OREG.,
August 7, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
SIR: Today's paper indicates that only you
and Senator GRUENING, of Alaska, opposed
blanket support of the Vietnam issue. Good
for you. It took real courage to stand up
and voice.your opinions.
.I believe you to be one of the very few
worthwhile people over there in that town
of Washington. Your detractors might well
say, "Just another letter from an ardent
blind supporter and yes-man". That is not
the case since I have differed with your
opinions on a number of issues. The fact
remains, however, that we always know
where you stand and that is what is impor-
tant to me. So many officials have no back-
bone and simply vote with the mob. Prin-
ciple means nothing to them. -
Some of this group are naive enough to
think that they can fool people indefinitely,
but such is not the case. True, we need an
adequate foreign policy and program, but
why do we support so many unworthy
cliches, causes, and individuals?
Once again, you have spoken your mind.
Let the chips fall where they may.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
Senator from Oregon,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
MY DEAR SENATOR MORSE: The purpose of
this letter is to thank you for your leader
ship and the stand that you have taken in
the matter of foreign aid. I agree with your
position completely. I am grateful that you
have the intelligence and forthright courage
to take such a stand.
And further, it is even more cause for
thankfulness that you have taken the posi-
tion reported in the press and radio in the
crisis in Vietnam. It is cause for profound
thankfulness that at least someone stands
up to oppose a policy that Is so likely to in-
volve us ever deeper in an unfortunate for-
eign struggle, if it does not, indeed lead
ultimately to a nuclear holocaust. I hope
that you will keep up the lopsided endeavor
to get this whole mess into the hands of the
United Nations. Will we have to call on an-
other Eisenhower to get us out of an Asian
imbroglio? Surely Senator GOLDWATER
would not do us much good. Keep up the
good work.
Sincerely yours,
PORTLAND, GREG.,
August 5, 1964.
PORTLAND, OREG., of our purpose in Vietnam and in your state-
h directl
hi
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c
August 7, 1964. ment regarding the events w
preceded the North Vietnamese attack on
our ships. Thank you very much.
Sincerely yours,
J. RODGER BERNARD.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR Sin: Just a line to express approval
and support of your position in regard to
Vietnam.
I heard you at the City Club and approved
your position as did many other members.
Keep up the fight.
PORTLAND, OREG.,
August 7, 1964.
Senator MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR: I heartily agree with your
views on the Vietnam. situation and do hope
you do all in your power to kill the resolu-
tion in Congress whereby the President is
given the power to interfere in Vietnam and
other countries with military intent.
Keep up the good work and try to get
PORTLAND, OREG.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I am very proud to
be represented by a man intelligent enough
to see the Vietnam situation as it really Is-
and brave enough to stand up and be count-
ed in a highly emotional situation.
Yours sincerely,
PORTLAND, OREG.,
July 27, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I never thought the
day would come when I would be writing a
letter commending you. If this startles you
a little, you must bear in mind that in 1958
1 was executive director of the Republican
State Central Committee, spent hours help-
ing to research and write "Let's Look at the
Issues, Senator MORSE" and wound up as
Doug McKay's campaign manager.
In any event, Senator MORSE, I want to con-
gratulate you on two positions you have
taken. First on your stand concerning our
country's position in Vietnam. Second on
your recent vote concerning the disclosure
of income of elected officials.
And while I am at it, I might as well add
a third (and this might disclose how long
I have been begrudgingly seeing your good
points). I want to commend you for your
denunciation of the consumption of alcoholic
beverages in our legislative buildings. It. is
just as wrong to allow drinking there as it is
to allow drinking in the trust department of
our bank. I am not a "blue nose" and will
drink with the best of them but I agree with
you on this matter.
PORTLAND, OREG.,
August 6, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Recently I was for-
tunate enough to tune in KATU when you
were being interviewed on foreign affairs by
two young newspapermen.
I just wanted to let you know I enjoyed it
thoroughly.
I aslo appreciate your letters and the copy
of the foreign affairs speech recently
received.
It is my firm belief that if we had more
statesmen and less stooges in the House and
the Senate this country of ours could be
made a showplace for the rest of the world
to look up to.
Sincerely yours,
W. G. RAYMOND.
P.S.-Just heard your short interview with
CBS. More power to you.
EUGENE, OREG.,
August 7, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: As new Oregonians,
we wish to express our admiration and appre-
ciation of the forthright and courageous
stand you have taken on the Vietnam crisis.
Minority positions such as yours are very
necessary to draw out more complete infor-
mation on the United States' role in interna-
tional affairs, since the various news media
available to us fail, or are unable, to furnish
enough information to enable the public to
reach appropriate and sensible opinions.
(Would that more of the elected refused-the
sheep's role.) Our endorsement and en-
couragement of your senatorial actions.
We would appreciate receiving any mate-
rials you may have on this and other na-
tional and local issues.
Sincerely yours,
JOHN and ALEA DE JUNG.
PORTLAND, OREG.,
August 7, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE L. MORSE,
U.S. Senate,
Washington, D.C.
MY DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I am extremely
interested in your views on the current
Southeast Asia situation. Could you please
send me some information which explains
your position on our policy there, or direct
me to sources which accurately report your
position in detail. Also, could you recom-
mend any news publications which you think
present a nonpartisan view of the situation.
I am most interested in your interpretation
enough support to kill this unconstitutional
resolution.
Yours respectfully,
ALICE HEDGPETH.
PORTLAND, OREG.,
August 6, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I have always agreed
with you that we should pull out of South
Vietnam and put the whole problem into the
hands of the United Nations.
Now, having just finished reading the new
l book, "The Invisible Government," and in
'view of recent developments, I am all the
amore convinced that we should get out of
southeast Asia before the CIA gets us in any
deeper.
I hope those "cloakroom Senators" that
on mentioned on TV last night will have
the courage to join you openly in your ob-
jection to the resolution.
Sincerely yours,
CLARA J. DAVIS
Mrs. Leslie C. Davis.
' PORTLAND, OREG,
August 5, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I heartily back your
stand on Vietnam. Please continue to bring
your point of view to the attention of the
American public.
Sincerely,
19861
CLATSKANIE, OREG.,
August 6, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE L. MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
Hon. MORSE: We been getting your reports.
it is nice to hear from Government's activity
on what is been done for our country, at this
time, seems we are at war with someone in
Far East. If we have interest in there, why
can be settled peaceably, and stop killing
boys.
Mr. MORSE, do your best to stop this war,
and correct our economy at home, so people
will have better understanding at home.
Most States. Coming people are on relief,
how long? To be at such ordeal, or we all
become surplus, cannot see, or cannot un-
derstand from our leaders' standpoint.
Again, we say stop the war, please.
Yours truly,
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Co., NORTHWEST DIVISION,
Portland, Oreg., August 6, 1964.
Hon. Senator WAYNE M. Mossy,
U.S. Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Your statement re-
garding our activities in Vietnam reflects
my opinion exactly. Congratulations.
Your continued opposition to an adminis-
tration policy which appears determined to
Involve us in a senseless Asian conflict is
most appreciated.
Keep up the good work.
With best regards.
Very truly yours,
DEAN H. MrrcHEls,
Controller.
Hon. WAY-NE MORSE,
U.S. Senator from Oregon,
U.S. Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Your stand on Viet-
nam is to be commended. You have ex-
pressed my views 100 percent. Keep up the
good work. When the time comes, it over,
that the United States takes a slightly differ-
ent tack on foreign relations I am sure our
position as a world power will be restored.
With best regards from a fellow Democrat
and constituent.
Sincerely,
IOLA McINTYaE.
PORTLAND, OREG.,
August 4, 1964.
Senator WAYNE Mossy,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR Mossy: A few nights ago I
saw you on the "Insight" program. I believe
you made a very informative and valuable
presentation, Some of the points you pre-
sented should be developed further.
You brought out the point that the United
States is presently violating certain articles
of the United Nations charter.
I believe that we are a great country. An
_assan*ial factor of greatness Is goodness.
Goodness involves, among other things,
morality and respect for the law. Law based
on moral principles must be obeyed, not just
when it is easy, convenient, or suits our
purposes to obey the law, but all the time.
A country can be powerful without being
great. A country must be good to be great.
We stated in our Declaration of Inde-
pendence that we wanted the world to know
why we believed In what we were doing in
framing that document. I think the phrase
"a decent respect for the opinion of man-
kind" is included in the Declaration of Inde-
pendence.
In other words, world public opinion is
important; that decent respect of the world
is important. Senator COLDWATER Seeing to
think that we should not care a bit about
world opinion. This Is a big mistake on his
part.
We cannot rely on world public opinion to
make our foreign policy, but world public
opinion is important, and must always be
considered.
We must take all threats to the peace to
the United Nations. The point is not
whether the United Nations can or will do
anything about a particular threat. The
point is that the United Nations is the body
designed for handling world threats.
Many people are willing to have other
people bring their problems to the United
Nations, or they are willing to bring prob-
lems to the United Nations if they are stuck
with a problem they cannot handle, or if
they want to delay taking immediate action
on a problem.
We should not bring problems that In-
volve the peace of the world to the United
Nations only when it is easy or convenient
PORTLAND, OREG,
August 6, 1964.
to do no, We should do this every time a
threat to world peace arises.
I believe that the reason we have not
taken the Vietnam problem to SEATO and
the United Nations to due to the fact that
we are emotionally blocked by semantics.
We are emotionally locked in (semantically)
on Vietnam.
Let me give you some examples, and I am
certain you could provide a dozen more.
If a Member of Congress argues with
President Johnson on our policy in South
Vietnam he Is undercutting the President,
and undermining our foreign policy.
If he persists, he Is uninformed in regard
to the facts, and the administration has
more knowledge, possesses all the facts, and
is better able to decide the Issue.
If he does not wish to extend the war, he
Is "soft"; if he wishes to change our policy
he Is guilty of appeasement; or he wishes to
neutralize the area and surrender to oom-
munlam. Neutralization Is becoming a dirty
word. -
Frankly. If our case is as strong as Presi-
dent Johnson says it is, we should be eager
to use SEATO and the United Nations to
help solve this problem.
The trouble Is that we are now using cer-
tain emotional words that are actually rea-
son destroying words.
Once we can escape our fear of certain
Words, we can more Intelligently handle our
foreign problems.
Sincerely,
In re Vietnam.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
Portland, Oreg.,
August 5, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I wish to express my
complete support of your position on Viet-
nam.
I was amazed to hear Johnson's war proc-
lamation and regret very much that the
American Government will honor an agres-
sive militaristic attack. The pretext In
which no casualties or damage was inflicted
sounds rediculous. The enormous extent of
the retalitory attack leads us to believe
American military either promoted, agitated
for, or welcomed the so-called attack.
It appears that this is a method of salvag-
ing the South Vietnam Government past the
November election.
Sincerely yours,
CARL G. SANTESSON.
SALEM, ORxO.,
August 6, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: In my opinion your
position on the present crisis in Asia is the
correct one. I agree with you absolutely.
You are one of the few Informed people of
our times who has the courage to dissent,
God bless you.
Sincerely,
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.:
'SALEM, OaED.,
August 6, 1964.
We are 100 percent behind you in your
stand on Vietnam.
Very best wishes.
OILER G. SMms.
SALEU, OR=,
August 6,1964.
U.B. Senator WAYNE MORRIS,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I fully support your
position that the United States is the provoc-
ateur in South Vietnam and that you will
not support a "predated declaration of war"
in Asia. I fully support your position as
stated in this morning's Oregon Statesman,
Thursday, August 6.
Respectfully yours,
GRANTS PASS, OREG.,
August 6, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR: It is good to know there is
one voice of sanity In the current war sit-
uation. It Is my modest opinion that John-
son wants war In an election year. This war
would be extremely popular. People have
gone utterly mad.
If war is declared, about the only one I will
vote for is you. You seem to be the only one
that knows what's going on.
Yours truly,
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR: I wish to thank you for your
valiant stand against the warmongers in
Washington. Voice the antiwar people is
the cry from so many peace-loving citizens.
We have no business over there-dust in-
truders; no reason only to protect some big
oil business or the Catholic Church, and to
make votes for Johnson. Too bad that our
Government should neglect important things
at home and risk the lives of millions in a
third war.
We read your great effort before Congress
to set them right. Thanks that we have
someone there to champion what is right.
God strengthen your hand.
Kindest regards and God's blessing.
THOMAS MORGAN.
SPRINGFIELD, OREG.,
August 4, 1964.
MY DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I just finished
reading- your article in the Reporter regard-
Ing former French Indochina. I also take
the Nation. You have also written some
good articles for it. I am proud of you,
WAYNE, and always pass the papers on, but
It Is surprising how few people are inter-
ested in what our Congressmen are doing.
Chas. Sauter, you, and I had a nice visit to-
gether while eating lunch together. I am
sorry to tell you that Mrs. Sales died sud-
denly and we buried her a week ago. Beans
and cherries need to be picked but it rains
some every 24 hours. I think Bob Strank's
prospects are good.
This is it for this time. Kindest regards
to Mrs. Morse and the rest of the family.
Sincerely your friend,
JOHN H. STRUBE.
PORTLAND, OREG.,
August 4, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Having followed
your debate with Senator COOPER, having
read your article in August Progressive, I
cannot but admire your courage in present-
ing so many facts on the question in an elec-
tion year.
Of course you were right in spite of the
mighty armament Interests and our Gov-
ernment's foolish involvement in such a
meas. Our present policy seems to feel obli-
gated to pursue the policies of Dulles, who
knew little of the dangers. This was the
grave mistake.
Now to be elected for any office from dog-
catcher to President it seems necessary to
bring out the old paranoid prop (fight com-
munism), and you qualify on that score.
Reason, United Nations, SEATO, and the Ge-
neva accord are forgotten.
I am glad you are onthe record In oppo-
sition to this departure in foreign policy.
Your effort was superb but I doubt the ad-
ministration will have the nerve to stop, look
or listen during the campaign.
Felix Green's book on China engaged my
keen interest and convinced me that China
is on the make and that the West has In-
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tory shows.
With kind regards and best of wishes.
Sincerely,
WALLACE A. PRATT.
PORTLAND, OREG.,
July 29, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: How many more
American youths are to be sacrificed in a
way with no chance of victory, a war with
little support and much opposition from the
people being "defended," a war that for
U.S. soldiers hasn't even a name?
The people of southeast Asia have an in-
delible resentment of Western involvement
in their affairs, a resentment acquired over
decades of foreign rule. No military cam-
paign lacking genuine support of the people
has the slightest chance of success, regard-
less of how many dollars are siphoned from
the rank-and-file American taxpayer to
finrynce it. This has been amply demon-
strated, of course, by the bankruptcy and
collapse of French military involvement in
Indochina.
If for' no other reason, the cynical pro-
nouncement made July 28 by Premier Khanh
that he will send U.S. arms and men where
he sees fit, in defiance of administration
policy, should force us to withhold this
extravagant assistance.
What "national interest" can possibly be
served by continuing to invest potentially
creative lives and vast amounts of money
in a government which cannot rally the
support of the population it purports to
rule? The investment would be more to
the point here at home, where many mil-
lions still lack the decent material condi-
tions prerequisite to true freedom.
Very sincerely yours,
JOHN P. VAN HYNING.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I have read in the
American Legion magazine for August the
arguments in "Pro & Con": Should U.S.
troops be withdrawn from Vietnam?
In my opinion the Federal Government
should withdraw our troops from Vietnam.
If the people in Vietnam prefer commu-
nism, let them have it. If all of Asia goes
Communist, let it go. Can't we buy the
products we need from that part of the
world and sell to them what they need from
us? That would stimulate trade and save
our boys' lives.
MICHAEL G. PANEK.
HEPPNER, OREG.,
July 28, 1964.
WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senator,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I received your last
report today and read every word of it, and
it was wonderful; you are doing a marvelous
job for the United States and your powerful
brain is continually at work to cut down the
enormous waste of unnecessary expenditures.
I will not write a long letter as I realize
the thousands of letters you receive and have
to answer, but I did want to let you know
that I agree with you in many things you are
fighting for and especially Vietnam, where
we have wasted over a billion dollars and
lost so many of our boys and what have we
gained except waste of our taxpayers' money
and loss of face, if we did drive Red China
out of Vietnam as soon as we withdrew our
troops Red China would be right back in
Vietnam again just like Khrushchev was right
back in Cuba again as soon as the blockade
was removed.
Now, please take care of yourself and get
plenty of rest as our bodies have a limit for
work and we need you so bad, we do not want
anything to happen to you.
With very best regards and wishes, I re-
main,
Yours very truly,
ARCHIE D. McMURDO, M.D.
GOLDSMITH, SIEGEL & GOLDSMITH,
PORTLAND, OREG.,
July 22, 1964.
Re southeast Asia Policy.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senator,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR: Even before your historic
address before the Portland City Club I had
noted with approval your point of view op-
posing the unilateral action of our country in
South Vietnam.
Your address before the City Club was as
carefully reasoned and supported by author-
ity as the best arguments before the Supreme
Court.
What logical answer can either Secretary
Rusk or Secretary of Defense McNamara make
to your position?
Has there been introduced any bill in the
Senate to terminate our unilateral action in
southeast Asia, or requesting that United
Nations undertake the burden? Possibly
you could generate some action in the Foreign
Relations Committee itself looking toward
such an end.
In any event, be the Paul Revere warning
this country of the terrible debacle we are
getting into in southeast Asia. At least in
Korea there was the backing of the United
Nations, whereas in the Vietnam situation
our allies apparently believe, and probably
correctly so, that this is a matter for the
people of southeast Asia themselves to work
out.
Cordially yours,
ARTHUR A. GOLDSMITH.
win the war against the Vietnamese people
and therefore had to be replaced. In addi-
tion, Diem and his brother Nhu, unfortu-
nately for themselves and families, made the
fatal mistake of getting in touch with the
Communist leaders in Hanoi, North Vietnam.
(See New York Times, Nov. 8, 1963, and John
M. Swomley's article, "The Vietnam Revolt,"
"Fellowship of Reconciliation," November
issue, 1963, New York, N.Y., Box 271.)
This was a "traitorous" act under the
Acheson-Dulles doctrine of world domina-
tion, euphemistically called Communist con-
esults wete~l )
di
t
e r
a
tainment. The imme
President Diem was murdered; (2) the Diem
regime destroyed; (3) the-CIA gained another
Pyrrhic victory; (4) U.S. international pres-
tige was further lowered, and finally, a golden
opportunity was lost to stop the senseless
slaughter of the Vietnamese people.
The assassination of Diem and his brother
Nhu, therefore, accomplished nothing of
value. The military junta, "free" world style,
immediately took over and the usual diplo-
matic recognition promptly followed. Other
probable results are: (1) The war against the
Vietnamese will go on as formerly; (2) the
usual starvation, torture, and murder of the
little people of this small and defenseless
country will continue; and finally, the U.S.
Government will go on fighting and financing
this undeclared war against a people whose
only "crime" is a desire for peace, national
unification, and independence of outside
interference.
The U.S. Government has financed this war
for the past 18 postwar years: 9 years for the
French Government (a government which
Churchill and Truman insisted be returned
to Indochina at the end of World War II
against the earlier advice of Roosevelt). And
since 1954 for reasons which the U.S. "lead-
ers" have never fully explained to their own
people.
Was it not the U.S. Government, under
the control of John Foster Dulles and his
crowd, that repudiated the 1954 Geneva Con-
vention in violation of a Dulles pledge: a
pledge given at the time, in the name of the
U.S. Government, not to interfere with its
provisions? Had the provisions of this con-
vention been fully implemented, no Buddhist
monk would have found it proper to commit
suicide; the peasants would not have been
placed in concentration camps, euphemis-
tically called strategic villages; the crops of
the people, the foliage and forests of the
nation would not have been destroyed or
denuded by U.S. chemicals; and no Viet-
namese man, woman, or child would have
been "fried" by U.S. napalm bombs, dropped
by pilots trained and directed by U.S.
servicemen.
Was it not Dulles and his crowd, therefore,
who prevented the unification of Vietnam,
PORTLAND, OREG.,
August 8, 1964.
DEAR MR. MORSE: Today's Oregonian car-
ried the sad news of congressional endorse-
ment of Vietnam policy. The one bright spot
in the story is of your courage to vote "no."
Your general position on our involvement
in Vietnam has been sound from the begin-
ning, and is yet.
So I thank you for truly representing my
conviction (and for helping to form my
conviction in the matter, too, I'm sure).
Patriotism is not proven by emotional ad-
herence to any official policy, but by courage
to seek the real values even when they fly
in the face of official or popular values.
More power to you.
Sincerely,
VERNON E. Ross, Jr.
P.S.-I discovered Thursday evening that
all my peace-minded friends have similarly
rejoiced in your stand. I hope some write
[From the U.S. Farm News, February 1964]
IS THE UNITED STATES MAKING WAR ON THE
VIETNAMESE PEOPLE?
(By Hugh B. Hester)
The violent attacks of the Diem govern-
ment upon the Buddhists were helpful in
one respect. These attacks enabled the peo-
ple of the United States to see for the first
time the cruel, corrupt, and vile character
of the government which the leaders of the
United States had placed in power in South
Vietnam. This information, many believe,
was made available to the people only be-
cause the rulers of the United States became
convinced that the Diem regime could not
1956, through free elections as provided for
at Geneva, 1954? And was it not Dulles and
his crowd that brought the brutal, cruel, and
ruthless gangster group of Diem to power in
South Vietnam? So long as the Diem regime
confined its barbarous methods to the torture
and murder of the "godless" opponent, the
Vietcong, apparently no pangs of conscience
troubled Mr. Dulles.
For once it became possible to label the op-
ponent a Communist and make it stick,
nothing else mattered. He then became an
outlaw and outcast. He no longer belonged
to the family of man. This dehumanizing
of people, of course, has always been the
objective of the directors of cold wars, what-
ever the race, color, or creed, or the time and
place in history. First make a monster of
the opponent, and then his murder became
honorable, free from "Christian" conscience.
In the First World War it was praiseworthy
and honorable for Americans to kill Germans
because the Germans were "Huns." In the
Second World War it was lawful and laudable
for the German "Huns" to murder millions
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of Innocent men, women, and children, first
because they were Jews and later because
they were Jews, Poles, Russians, French, Nor-
wegians, and/or Communists, all members of
"inferior" races.
And so it is now in South Vietnam. The
brutality of our ally in this basically civil
war has been dramatically revealed and docu-
mented by the distinguished Australian war
correspondent. Wilfred G. Burchett, in his
latest book, "The Furtive War: The United
States in Vietnam and Laos," recently pub-
lished in New York by International Pub-
lishers. (Price 63.95.) Even much worse
an he U.S. Government's support of this
monstrous regime has been U.S. planning of
the concentrallon chrnps, euphemistically
called strategic villages. under the direction
of Dr. Eugene Staley, the denuding of the
forests, the destruction of crops, the killing
of birds and animals and even people with
U.S. chemicals, again under the direction of
the U.S. military forces. All of these are
recorded and documented by the author. In
this book, In condensed form, for the first
time, the U.S. reading public has access to
the plots, counterplots, intrigues, and Mach-
iavellian-like maneuvers of its Government
In southeast Asia.
This writer, in a short article in Liberation
magazine, June-July issue, 1961, quoted from
Joseph Alsop's column, "Matter of Fact,"
New York Herald Tribune, September 9, 1959,
to show how the U.S. Government plotted
the overthrow of the neutralist government
of Laos in 1958, and was planning its over-
throw again In 1960. In the same article he
quoted the British writer, Graham Greene.
London Times, January 6, 1961, who reported,
"Nobody with any knowledge of Laos is
likely to deny that Prince Souvanna's gov-
ernment has been undermined by the aid
given by the United States to the rightwing
forces," and continued, "In four winters In
Vietnam I was an unhappy witness to the
disintegration caused by the intrigue of the
American underground agencies." Jack Ray-
mond (New York Times, January 9, 1961),
gives an even more bizarre account of Ameri-
can meddling. Under the headline, "U.S.
General Runs Quiet Laos Team," he wrote,
"Whatever success the Laotian Government
has scored in battles with pro-Communist
Pathet Lao forces can be attributed in large
part to effective training by a special U.S.
unit, headed by a colorful West Pointer nick-
named "the Prussian." "The Prussian" was
U.S. Brig. Gen. John Arnold Heintges, a Ger-
man by birth, then on loan to the CIa,
Later, according to the Associated Press,
April 21, 1961, "the Prussian" and the mem-
bers of his unit were put into U.S. Army
uniform.
All through this period the U.S. mass in-
formation media were reporting that only
the Communists: Red China and North Viet-
nam, were violating the Geneva Convention
of 1954, which had been established to end
the Indochinese war. A United Nations in-
vestigation team found these charges false,
but it failed as usual to report the Illegal
activities of the U.S. Government noted by
Graham Greene, Joseph Alsop, Jack Ray-
mond, and the Associated Press.
Throughout much of 1962 the U.S. mass
information media again charged Laotian
Reds, the Pathet Lao, with violations of the
1'961 cease-fire agreement. Author Burchett
explodes this by quoting from a dispatch of
the London Times Washington correspon-
dent, May 24, 1962, to the effect that the
U.S. CIA was responsible for the cease-fire
breacE'not the Pathet Lao. The dispatch
stated, CIA.Provlded the (Gen. Phoumi
Novasan an s forces) with funds from
their capacious budget ? ? ?." it is appar-
ently not uncommon at all for the depart-
ment of the sovereign state to pronounce a
public policy for propaganda purposes, while
using another department as a cover to carry
out its real policy. In this case the CIA was
actually Ong Policy and It Is highly lm- This statement of U.S. foreign policy has
probable that it was not doing so with the ap- never been changed or repudiated by the
proval of the Commander in Chief, President U.S. Government.
Kennedy, if not under his direct orders. The people in the underdeveloped areas,
Hugh Deane, a distinguished U.S. citizen of course, need economic assistance from
and writer, places the responsibility for what anyone capable of giving It, but this should
is now happening in southeast Asia quite be supplied through the United Nations and
bluntly In these words: "The events that led under its direction. One of the greatest
directly to ti,e
,.. v.
h
_
war
ut
Vi ga
I
n lease, and the decision primarily respon-
sible for them was made in Washington." In
this small pamphlet. "The War in Vietnam,"
(a Monthly Review Press publication, New
York, N.Y., 50 cents per copy) Author Deane
confirms as much of what Burchett recorded
in "The Furtive War: The United States in
Vietnam and Laos," as space permitted.
In the August 10, 1963, issue of the Nation
magazine, Helen B. Lamb (a former economic
analyst for the Center for Economic Studies,
MIT) reports: "The exiles (in Paris) all
give the same answer as to how the rebellion
in South Vietnam started. It was triggered,
they said, not by the machinations of North
Vietnam, but by the peasants themselves, re-
acting to the savage, repressive acts of Diem's
army." She continued: "The exiles are unan-
imously horrified by America's military
conduct of the war (such as) destroying
crops by poisonous chemicals, forcing people
to live in strategic camps (called concentra-
tion camps by the exiles), and burning whole
villages as revenge for harboring a single
Vietcong guerrilla."
Ali the sources this writer has been able
to discover confirm the report of the "Paris
Exiles" that the South Vietnamese rebellion
was triggered by the Diem regime and its
murderous measures made possible only by
U.B. support and often at U.S. direction.
Most of the South Vietnamese problems
clearly bear the trademark "Made in the
United States." Even if the cruel crimes
committed by this authoritarian, inhuman,
and tyrannical regime were not participated
in by U.S. military and civilian forces, as
some clearly are now, the massive material
and military support given it would make the
U.S. Government a party to these crimes.
The Diem regime could not have committed
these crimes without support. No one has
ever proven that Adolf Hitler personally
murdered anyone. but he made it possible
for the murder of millions. -
Unfortunately, the average U.S. citizen
knows little or nothing about these things.
Why? Largely because his press, radio, and
television commentators and his Govern-
ment have not deemed it prudent to fully
and truthfully Inform him. They are afraid
he would, like the "Paris Exiles" be hor-
rified by the Inhuman acts of his Govern-
ment. They are afraid to let U.S. citizens
know the truth about Government activities.
Is this not why the U.S. Government permits
only its chosen agents to travel to Albania,
China, Cuba. North Korea, and South Viet-
nam?
The problems of Vietnam, like the other
divided states and the underdeveloped areas
generaly cannot be solved by the United
States or any of the other big powers. They
can only be solved by the people directly
involved. This presupposes, however, non-
interference in the affairs of other nations
and people by the big powers. It assumes
also the free exercise of the right of self-
determination as proclaimed for all, but
usually denied the small- and medium-sized
nations.
Mr. John Foster Dulles. then U.S. Secretary
of State. quite frankly and openly repudi-
ated the principle itself-determination in
a speech before the Overseas Press Club,
March 29, 1954, when he said, "Under con-
ditions of today the imposition on southeast
Asia of the political system of Communist
Russia and Its Chinese Communist ally, by
whatever means, would be a great threat"
("On the Brink," p. 96, by Davis and Hester,
a Lyle Stuaft publication, New York, N.Y.).
notable primarily for its `blunders, was the
destruction of the United Nations Relief
and Rehabilitation Administration. UNRRA,
as it was commonly known, was truly uni-
versal in scope, based on real need, non-
charitable, as all nations contributed pro-
portionately to their abilities, and it was
nonpolitical In character. Aid designed for
political purposes is worse than no aid at
all. This is so because it is usually military
in character, and this either promotes war
or prevents necessary change. The latter in
turn makes revolution necessary in order to
achieve economic freedom from oppression.
Any objective analysis of U.S. postwar aid
will clearly show this.
The problem of Vietnam belongs in the
United Nations, with the full participation
of Its own people and neighboring states
which are not members of that world or-
ganization. The U.S. Government cannot
solve the Vietnam problem even though it
is now probably at the peak of its power.
The U.S. Government cannot rule the world,
and its rulers should abandon the attempt
to do so; nor can any other government or
group of governments, and they, too, should
abandon the ideas. The world is too large,
its people too diverse, and its needs too com-
plex for this. International cooperation
must replace force, if we are to survive.
The failure of U.S. leaders to recognize this
basic fact is primarily responsible for their
difficulties in China, Cuba, Germany, Korea,
and elsewhere. Mr. Kennedy put the South
Vietnamese situation quite neatly in his Sen-
ate speech, April S. 1984, when he stated, "I
am frankly of the opinion that no amount of
American assistance in Indochina can con-
quer an enemy which is everywhere and at
the same time nowhere ? ? ?. For the United
States to intervene unilaterally and send
troops into the most difficult terrain in the
world ? ? ? would mean that we would face a
situation which would be more difficult than
even that which we encountered in Korea."
Now is the time for President Johnson to
apply the wisdom of Senator Kxxxxos's Sen-
ate speech. Now is the time for him to
repudiate once and for all time the paranoiac
policies of Dean Acheson and the late John
Foster Dulles. Fortunately for him, General
de Gaulle has suggested an honorable way
out: Get the United States out of South
Vietnam as he got the French out of Algeria.
And he should do it now.
Even the conservative New York Times
states, "President de Gaulle's proposal to
neutralize the Indochina states is neither
new, radical or unthinkable, despite the cur-
rent public hostility of Washington and
Saigon." (New York Times editorial, Feb.
1, 1964).
And Mr. Walter Llppmann, certainly not a
Chinese apologist, has this to say on the
same subject, "In southeast Asia we have
bolted the door and do not have that indis-
pensable part of any sound strategy, a fall-
back position. This is where General de
Gaulle is in fact rendering us a signal service.
He is opening the door to the possibility that
southeast Asia can be saved from Chinese
conquest by political development which can
be stimulated by any diplomatic bargaining
which can be undertaken" (New York Herald
Tribune, Feb. 4, 1964.)
The Maginot-minded people In the U.S.
Department of State, the Pentagon, and
much of the U.S. power elite, it seems to this
writer, make the fundamental mistake of as-
suming that the character of so-called com-
munism is changeless and its nature neces-
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sarily monolithic. No myth in ancient or
current history is more insupportable, more
untenable, or more -absurd than this paro-
chial concept of today's world.
Nevertheless the U.S. Secretary of Defense,
Robert S: McNamara, reported to the House
Armed Forces Service Committee, January 27,
1964, that the Vietnamese war "was going
badly" and the United States must be ready
"to take all necessary measures" to prevent a
Communist victory. He did not spell out
these "necessary measures" but every in-
formed person must now realize that the so-
called Vietnamese government forces are not
going, whether this junta or several later,
to win the war against the Vietnamese peo-
ple.
The U.S. Government has these choices:
(1) Get out of Vietnam as President as
Gaulle recommends and turn it over to an
international conference; - (2) carry on as
presently, which can only mean eventual
military defeat; or (3) escalate the war by
taking it over completely as was done in
Korea.
This is why it is imperative that the con-
cerned people of the United States inform
their leaders by every nonviolent means pos-
sible that they do not want war in Vietnam
and cannot support one there. They should
insist that the U.S. leaders call an interna-
tional conference for the settlement of this
dispute. And they should be supported in
this call by people everywhere. For this is a
world problem, and the world must have a
voice in its solution. Otherwise, it is al-
most certain to escalate into the unthinkable
thermonuclear war and "journey's end" for
man.
HUGH B. RESTER,
Brigadier General, U.S. Army (Retired).
(The writer of this article was Director of
Procurement of Supplies for General Mac-
Arthur's forces in the southwest Pacific
from Australian sources under Reverse Lend
Lease Agreements, 1942-45, and in charge
of the Food and Agricultural Program, U.S.
Zone of Germany, 1945-47.)
(Twenty-five copies of this leaflet for $1]
CHINESE ATTITUDES VERSUS U.S. AGGRESSIONS
(By Hugh B. Hester)
According to the Associated Press, October
16, 1963, President Kennedy told seven edi-
tors of women's magazines in two on-the-
record interviews (June 14 and August 1,
1963) that "General and complete disarma-
ment will not be possible without a change of
attitude by Communist China." Didn't the
President put the cart before the horse?
Is it not U.S. policies that prevent general
and complete disarmaments instead of
Chinese attitudes?
What does the record show? Did not the
U.S. Government violate the United Na-
tions Charter provision, prohibiting one na-
tion from interfering in the domestic affairs
of another, when Mr. Truman placed the
7th U.S. Fleet in the Chinese Straits of
Formosa, June 1950? Was this not an act of
war also against China by the United States?
The Chinese leaders so consider it for the
reasons noted below. They point out that
Chiang Kai-shek, Winston Churchill, and
Franklin Roosevelt agreed at Cairo, Egypt,
1943, that Formosa was a part of China and
would be returned to China after victory
over the Japanese. This was confirmed at
Potsdam (Berlin, Germany) by Atlee, Stalin,
and Truman, August 1945. In accordance
with these agreements, they continue, the
Japanese military forces on these islands sur-
rendered to Chinese military forces at the
end of the war in the Pacific. It is true that
the Cairo and Potsdam agreements were not,
formal treaties, but executive agreements
generally have the same force ? in interna-
tional law as treaties. Most of this vast
code consists of the former.
The record also shows that the illegal U.S.
act of war against China, June 1950, took
place 4 months before the Chinese entered
the Korean war. Allen S. Whiting, in a
Rand Corp. research study, "China Crosses
the Yalu" (the MacMillan Co., N.Y., 1960)
completely exonerated China from any com-
plicity surrounding the start of the Korean
war. He also shows as the "United Na-
tions" forces approached the 38? parallel
in the counter offensive that the Chinese
leaders tried desperately to warn them
against crossing the North Korean border,
stating such an act would involve one of
China's core interests. These warnings were
disregarded with the result: "China Crosses
the Yalu."
Many people in the United States do not
know it, but some very distinguished inter-
national lawyers believe that the United
Nations forces, under U.S. command, com-
mitted an act of aggression when they
crossed the 38? parallel. There is even con-
siderable evidence to support the charge that
some U.N. forces crossed this parallel even
before authority was given by the United Na-
tions for them to do so.
Did the editors ask the President why the
United States insists upon keeping Chiang
Kai-shek in nominal possession of Formosa,
the Pescadores, Quemoy, and Matsu Islands?
Or didn't they know that the U.S. Govern-
ment agreed in 1943, and again in 1945, that
these islands belonged to the Chinese? Did
they ask the President why the U.S. Govern-
ment has violated, and continues to violate,
Chinese territory by air, land, and sea
through aid to the pretender, Chiang Kai-
shek?
There is no evidence that the above facts
were discussed by the President with the
editors of the women's magazines. What an-
swers, if any, were given by the President to
the following questions: Who has kept
China from occupying her charter seat in
the United Nations? Who has refused nor-
mal relations including trade, and who has
done everything possible, except actual inva-
sion, to prevent others from normalization of
their relations with her?
These are not rhetorical or theoretical
questions. An honest answer to all of them
is required, if we are to have peace. The
record will show, in the opinion of this
writer, that the U.S. Government has com-
mitted many acts of aggression against the
Republic of China of which only a few have
been listed above. China is not the sole vic-
tim of these illegal-in an international
sense--acts. Charges of U.S. aggression
against Iran, 1953, Guatemala, 1954, Cuba,
1961-62, could be made and supported in the
opinion of many international lawyers.
Whether charges of aggression against the
U.S. Government in the Instances cited above
would be sustained by an international court
would ultimately depend, of course, upon
the composition of the court. But no court,
however corrupt or prejudiced, could fail
to find that the U.S. Government has violated
its commitments under the United Nations
Charter in many instances, and in addition,
the OAS Charter in the case of Cuba. The
fact that the V.S. Government has not been
so found by the U.N. General Assembly, or
the U.N. Security Council, is attributed solely
to the simple fact that the U.S. Government
and her "allies" control too many votes in
these two bodies. The Assembly and Secu-
rity Council are political, not judicial bodies.
In the light of the above, does it not come
with poor grace for the President to try to
cover up the massive increases made, and
continuing to be made, in armament by his
administration by charging that "general and
complete disarmament will not be possible
without a change in attitude by Communist
China"? Isn't this typical "Kennedian"
doubletalk? Harrop Freeman, a distin-
guished professor of law, Cornell University,
and his wife, Ruth, in a book, "Dear Mr.
President," cite scores of instances of double-
talk in Mr. Kennedy's career. These seem to
be an Innate part of his political philosophy.
What would be the attitude of the people
of the United States toward a foreign govern-
ment which had announced as public policy
many times its intention of destroying the
U.S. Government? And what is even much
more important, the U.S. Government has not
only announced these intentions against
both China and Cuba, but has been for years
taking active steps to Implement them.
Why the feigned hurt and surprise by the
Kennedy administration and its two prede-
cessors, that the Chinese Government and
people do not like the U.S. Government.
Would the people of the United States be
fond of a foreign government that placed a
Benedict Arnold on Staten Island, and main-
tained him there, as a pretender to power
over them?
That a change in attitude of the Chinese
Government and people is necessary before
disarmament is possible, is true, but a fun-
damental change in. the U.S. Government's
policies toward China is a sine qua non of
China's change in attitude. It is U.S. Gov-
ernment policies around the world, not
Chinese attitudes, that make impossible gen-
eral and complete disarmament.
HUGH B. HESTER,
Brigadier General, U.S. Army (Retired).
Postscript: This was written before Mr.
Kennedy was assassinated, but it was the
policies of his administration the writer was
criticizing. These have not changed and,
unless and until these are changed, nothing
can prevent eventual world disaster. China
simply canot live with these policies perma-
nently and concerned citizens should never
permit an opportunity to pass without so
informing the U.S. power elite of this lone
fact.
HUGH B. HESTER.
VIETNAM, 1964-KOREA, 1950
Senator WAYNE MORSE, of Oregon, has
declared that the United States is already
extending the Vietnamese war into North
Vietnam and the "plan is to use nuclear
weapons." (See CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Apr.
14, 1964.)
Senator Moms and too few other out-
standing Senators are warning their col-
leagues and hoping to alert the people of
this Nation to "McNamara's war," as Moass
dubbed it.
Our newspaper editorial in July of 1950
said: "We pointblank refuse to peddle the
delusion that the Korean adventure Is a way
to peace. We also bluntly reject the thesis
that American honor and prestige will be
advanced by those who seek to make our
country the policeman for world, reaction,
and counterrevolution."
This newspaper and its farm organization
stood alone against the NFU's 75-year war
then. U.S. action in Vietnam now is merely
an extension of the same policy by the same
establishment.
Recent information of Truman's order to
recognize China In March of 1950 was re-
versed by the hidden government that, like a
panther, has laid in wait to pounce upon the
defenseless peoples of the world who seek
their freedom as we sought and got ours in
1776.
Misinformation on the alleged strength
of the United States in Korea is one of the
greatest dangers we face. MoasE rightly
warns: "If the advocates of our present
policy could only get a wide section of Amer-
ican public support for that kind of opera-
tion, we would start losing American boys by
the score."
In 1950 Marcantonlo fought alone against
the Korean "police action" Now there are
many allies in the Senate, but the people are
silent.
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the State Department on U.S. activity In Viet-
appears in the April Issue of Farm
News.
Two dollars gets U.S. Farm News and a
campaign to get out of Vietnam. 1024
Grand (9), Des Moines, Iowa.
Nzw BEDFORD, MASS,,
August 10, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Many thanks for your
thoughtful and independent position in the
Senate In reaction to the Vietnam crisis.
Our U.S. provocation In the area has been
enormous. If the truth were presented to
the U.S. people were clearly I think that all
of us would see how doubtful our actions in
defense of "freedom" in the area have been.
Ultimately the problems of the area have to
be solved over the conference table. Let
us all bend our efforts to this end.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. C. M. PATTERSON, Jr.
POMONA, CALIF.,
August 9,
1964.
DEAR SENATOR: My family and I support
your views regarding the war in South Viet-
nam. Continue your courageous fight on
our behalf.
Sincerely,
BROOKLYN, N.Y., 9, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE. Yourforthright,
logical position on the dangerous southeast
Asia turmoil is the only correct one,
Our Nation's democratic tradition is being
sullied by our interference with other dem-
ocratic processes.
LOUIS DINNEssTRIN.
NEW YORK, N.Y.,
August 9, 1964.
SENATOR WAYNE MORSE: Thank you greatly
for your latest demonstration of courage,
sanity, humanity, practicality, and respon-
sibility in voting against support of presi-
dential power In Vietnam. The war in Viet-
nam Is criminal; the U.S. Government is in-
volved in a criminal act, and those who sup-
port It are to one degree or another, criminal
MICHAEL MURPHY.
AUGUST 9, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I want to thank you
for voting against stepping up the Vietnam
war.
I trust you will continue in your opposi-
tion to It.
Sincerely yours,
MARIAN C. FRENYEER.
PS.-Written on train.
M.C.F.
Los ANGELES, CALIF.,
August 8, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR: Your stand against our
making war In Vietnam is a courageous one-
and this Is to extend our appreciation and
thanks for your voice-against this great
provocation for another Korea-or worse.
It Is madness. There must be millions of
people in this country for whom you are the
only spokesman. So please continue to wage
the good peace.
HAROLD BAYS.
BROOKLYN, N.Y.,
August 9, 1964.
DEAR SIR: History will vindicate you and
Senator GauaNtNo, 2 of 90.
MacArther's warning about war on the
Asian mainland will haunt us. Also the U.N.
Charter pledges: "No Interference in the in-
ternal affairs of sister states."
You have the thanks of all unblinkered
Americans.
Sincerely,
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gratulation on your courage resolve the situation, the military -
and Integrity and sense In foreign policy, tion directed by President Johnson both southeast Asia and foreign aid. Keep an appalling shock.
It up.
W
ith only Senators Moasx and GRVENING
M. Race. voicing opposition to our policy, at this writ-
I certainly want to pat you on the back
for your stand on the southeast Asia war,
also the Alaska Senator.
Your truly,
CHICAGO, ILL..
Hon. Senator WAYNE MoasaAugust : 10, 1964.
Your negative vote on President Johnson's
action In North Vietnam meets with my
approval. I commend you for your courage
carry l through
please send me convictions.
a copy of
speech made on the Senate floor. your
Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
EUCLID, OHIO,
August 7, 1964.
DEAR Sm; Keep up the dissentinn. Keep
us out of southeast Asia. Yours is the lone
sane voice.
J. D. VON PI8CHHE.
AUGUST 8, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MoasE: Thank you for your
strong standon the Vietnam issue. We ap-
preciate your courage In going against the
tide.
We don't want another war. We don't
even want another "police action."
Let us. as a peace-loving people. abide by
the Geneva Convention. Let us withdraw
all U.S. forces from southeast Asia.
Respectfully,
Mrs. RUTH KAHN.
TRUDI KAHN.
NIRIA KAHN.
LAURIE KAHN.
LANG BEACH, CALIF.,
August 7, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR Mossx: Just to assure you
of my support for your continued Opposition
to the war In South Vietnam and your vote
in the Senate today in not supporting the
President's action in Tonkin Bay.
Sincerely,
EILEEN E. FOL.SOM.
My admiration on your refusal to support
the united front resolution favoring the inci-
dent's response.
Give 'em hell at the convention. WAYNE.
J. MARQUARD.
SEA'rrl,. WASH.,
August 6, 1964.
DRAB SENATOR: Have just read an article in
the morning P.I. "MORSE Says United States
Shares Blame for Viet Crisis." Like a voice
crying in the wilderness, but how right you
are.
Hope you can get the President and otters
to see the truth of what you say and not
let us get dragged into a predated war.
So few people really understand what has
been going on over there for so long. Have
tried to talk about it with my own family
and even they think I am soft on commu-
nism. All we can do Is keep on trying. Will
write my own Senators now, too,
Sincerely,
Mrs. ADELINE B. ISTAS.
RESPONSE ON VIETNAM
To those who have taken the time and
effort to Inform themselves on the back-
ing, it occurred to me to inquire at their re-
spective offices as to the response being regis-
tered by their constituents, via letter and
telegram, to their dissenting position. I was
informed that Senator MORSE had received
200 telegrams by 11 o'clock on the morning of
August 6, and that "all but 1 or 2"
congratulated him on his stand, taken the
previous afternoon, condemning our actions
in Vietnam. Senator Gaus eneG's office re-
ported on the same morning that of several
thousand letters received during the past
few weeks on Vietnam the percentage was
"between 400 and S00 to I in support of the
Senator.'
It may be that the constituents of Sena-
tors GRVENING and MORSE are better Informed
than most of the American public, but a poll
of the general electorate in this country
might well reveal, on the basis of the above
statistics. that our war in Vietnam Is not
only stupid and unjust, but lacks the sup-
port of the average American citizen.
MARK W. CORNS IS.
WASHINGTON.
From Washington News, Aug. 13, 1984j
VIETNAM GIMMICK ,
SIR: Is President Johnson's belated action
in Vietnam going to fool the American pub-
lic? I don't think so. It was obviously a
vote-getting gimmick. Election year jitters?
BARRY GOLDWATER has been urging for
years that we stop shaking our knees every
time the Commies raise their ugly little PT
boat heads.
Apparently the President, realizing that he
cannot control the racial riots at home, has
decided to divert the attention of news
media to one of the many areas that should
have been cleaned out long ago.
RUTH COULTER.
LET'S Oar OUT
President Johnson's order for United States
air action in North Vietnam increases the
danger for a world conflagration. We invite
Intervention by China and Russia, and with
It, the escalation into nuclear war. The
location of our ships was legal but provoca-
tive in the present tense situation.
Just why are we in South Vietnam? Does
this country belong to us? Is it not possible
that there is a legitimate revolution of
the people going on there? The Government
now In South Vietnam was not elected by
the people and does not represent them.
South Vietnam has known nothing but tyr-
anny for the last 10 years. yet we Insist
on a policy of noninterference In everything
but fighting.
A negotiated settlement by all countries
concerned is the best solution. The President
must call for the reconvening of the Geneva
powers-the countries, including the People's
Republic of China, which settled the French
Indochina War In 1954-to plan the demili-
tarization and neutralization of the whole
southeast Asia area.
MIRIAM LEVIN.
CHANY CHASE.
THE "MADDox" INCIDENT
Taken at face value the account by the
Defense Department of the battle In the Gulf
of Tonkin appears to be a clear-cut case of
unprovoked attack by North Vietnam on
American naval ships in International waters.
But if one stops a moment to consider why
such an attack should be launched the pic-
ture becomes murky indeed. Why should
North Vietnam, without provocation, attack
two U.S. destroyers? Did North Vietnam,
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in the U.4. 7th Fleet? Hardly.
The answer as I see it is that North Viet-
nam was. very definitely provoked and, fur-
ther, that it was provoked for a very definite
reason, The question of how the provoca-
tion was brought off is secondary. The fact
that the President and the chief U.N. dele-
gate assume self-righteous postures is sim-
ply par for the course, which has been
played often in the past few years. It Is,
in fact, expressly the value of such provoca-
tion, if successful, relative to the American
position in South Vietnam that leads to
the conclusion that the situation must have
been provoked. In other words, consider-
ing the weakness of the American position
In the south, the sudden appearance of the
Tonkin Gulf battle and its outcome is sim-
ply too fortuitous an event for that position
to be viewed as independent of it. As to why
North Vietnam took the bait, even under
the most extreme provocation; it miscal-
culated badly.
.Furthermore, this action is probably prep-
aratory to the landing of South Vietnamese
forces in some number on the long north-
ern coatline, a coastline no longer defended
by 40 or 50 torpedo boats.
33y way of conclusion it is not difficult to
see that what Is taking place now in Vietnam
is a nautical variation of the tactic used
against the Cuban Air Force in the days
before the Bay of Pigs Invasion. I believe
we can expect at least one and possibly two
more related moves before the actual land-
ings begin. In general, however, I believe
that the liabilities which fractured the Cuban
adventure will shortly appear in this new
effort. In short, we are about to be graced
with a Far Eastern Bay of Pigs. We deserve
Clothing less.
TUCSON, ARIZ.,
August 11, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.:
Tucsonians support your proposal to ne-
gotiate to end aimless Vietnam war. Names
follow.
ROSLYN EINFRANK.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.,
southeast Asian policies, I regretted not being
a resident of the State of Oregon. I would
be proud indeed to have a voice like yours
to represent me and my family in the Senate
of the United States.
it is heartening to realize that there is at
least one Senator who has the intelligence
and the courage to point out the immoral
nature of our presence militarily in south-
east Asia and the violation of international
agreements which this presence entails. It is
particularly difficult to speak out at times
when jingoism and bipartisan "patriotism"
both insist that other nations of the world
must be cast in a mold formed by some of
our political and military leaders.
May your courage not fail you in the fu-
ture when it becomes necessary to speak out
against false self-righteousness in our for-
eign policy, and may you find increasing
support among the liberal Members of the
Senate.
Respectfully yours,
GERALD STILLMAN.
cc: Senator HARRISON WILLIAMS.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.,
August 10, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate 'Office Building,
Washington, D.C.:
Thoroughly support your sane, courageous
opposition to U.S. military adventure in
Vietnam. Hope you prevail.
Mrs. RAY CHAPMAN.
OAKLAND, CALIF.,
August 11, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.:
Admire and support your courageous stand
against Vietnam war.
I CORRINE and TOM GOLDSTICK.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.,
August 10, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate. Office Building,
Washington, D.C.:
I support your position on Vietnam.
Thanks for your sanity. You must be heard.
BARBARA BLASKO.
BAYSIDE, N.Y.,
August 11, 1964.
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.:
Congratulations. You are right. Bombs
will not, bring democracy to Vietnam. Give
us peace.
LAWRENCE ROSE, M.D.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.,
August 11, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.:
Sincerest appreciation, your truth in Sen-
ate, where sorely needed. Many with you.
Peace in honor.
ROBERT M. MAXEY.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.,
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.:
Please accept my congratulations on your
sane and courageous stand regarding Viet-
nam. Keep it up.
NUTLEY, N.J.,
August 9, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: When I read your
statements concerning our Vietnamese and
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
U. S. Senate,
Washington, D.C.:
Heartily support your stand on withdraw-
ing troops from Vietnam and reconvening
Geneva Convention.
BENJAMIN, DOROTHY, PETER HOLZMAN.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.,
August 10, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.:
Bravo for your
Vietnam crisis.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.,
August 10, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.:
Your fight against Vietnam war wonderful.
Tell Senator GRUENING, too. My future
children thank you.
WILLIAM D. LEARNED.
WASHINGTON, D.C.,
August 10E 1964.
U.S. Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I am one of your
stanch supporters even though I've known
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Sig Unander for over 20 years. Mentally, he
would flounder about in but one of your
shoes.
Your fight against the press has far more
importance than is at first apparent to our
fellow citizens. I have watched with dismay
the gradual change of their mission, which
is to purvey the news-the facts-to what the
press now regards as its primary mission,
that of molders of public opinion. Public
opinion, if I read the publishers' aims cor-
rectly, should coincide with that of the
editors and this they strive to accomplish
by use of semantics in the reporting of the
news, columnists of whom they are sure, and
sometimes by deliberately falsifying the news
by leaving out some of the pertinent facts.
Editors are free to have thier own opin-
ions but it should be restricted to the edi-
torial pages or under the signature of the
editors, not by pretending to report the facts.
This is a most serious question that con-
fronts us.
I am also in accord with your fight against
aid, but not on the grounds that we are
throwing away our money. I believe that
our help should be restricted to what the
country can produce within its own confines.
Take food as an example. We are changing
the eating habits of people. We are giving
them means to buy meat and wheat which
the country itself has never produced, and
can never produce. "As long as we provide
the means, this will work. One day, we
will get tired of this drain on our own re-
sources and their people will have to go back
to the rice, beans ,etc., which has nourished
them for centuries. The result will be dis-
content, disease, and even starvation be-
cause the country itself cannot produce
what we have obliged them to be accustomed
to. The same goes for steel mills and other
facilities which we are installing in coun-
tries which cannot, produce the raw mate-
rials. It will then be our own fault.
Keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.:
We strongly support your stand against
American intervention in Vietnam.
Keep it up.
Sincerely,
Mr. and Mrs. VITOR HONIG.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.,
August 10, 1964,
Senator WAYNE MoRsE,
Washington, D.C.:
You have earned place American history.
Keep up the fight.
Mr. and Mrs. AUBREY GROSSMAN.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.,
August 10, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.:
Congratulations for your forthright stand
on Vietnam. Please keep up good fight.
We're with you.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Over the radio, sev-
eral times, I have heard your expressions of
concern over our active participation In the
war in South Vietnam. I should like to take
this opportunity of commending you on your
courage in declaring your principles. I must
say it takes a lot of courage, in the light of
what happened in Dallas almost a year ago,
to voice a contrary opinion, publicly. Even
though your voice in the interests of human-
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and must be heard; and it Is.
I am deeply concerned about our activities
in southeast Asia. Why are we actively en-
gaged In an undeclared war, many, many
thousands of miles from our shores which, to
all appearances, poses no threat to our home-
land. Our concern about the spread of com-
munism is no excuse for helping to bolster
up rotten regimes which are already totter-
ing. Furthermore, if communism is an Idea,
it cannot be killed, no matter how many peo-
ple are killed, and we might as well become
realistic and accept the world as It Is, not as
it might have been in the Dark Ages.
I am for peace and would like to see
elected an administration which will main-
tain peace; but, It would appear that both
our political parties stand on the same plat-
form, with this difference that Senator GOLD-
WATER openly comes out for war, while our
present administration is carrying on a war-
even one not declared by Congress.
Very respectfully yours,
NETTIE SCHWARTZ,
SAN- MARCOS,CALIF.
LANSING, MICH.,
August 11, 1964.
WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senator,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.;
Urge favorite son candidacy to present
your Vietnarh and constitutional views to
Nation. Wholehearted support.
MORGAN COLLINS.
SANTA MONICA. CALIF..
August 8, 1964.
Hon. Senator WAYNE MORSE: Thank you for
your remarks to the Senate (and to the
press) concerning our behavior In South
Vietnam and particularly concerning our
part in the PT boat affair. Are you the only
intelligent, honest, and courageous person
left in government?
Basing my thinking on previous collusion
between the military, the CIA, and the press.
my first thought was that the PT boat at-
tack had been staged. Lack of details is
tending to confirm my hunch.
JAMES KOHsxLD.
SOMERVII.LE, N.J.,
August 8,1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I support your stand
on southeast Asia 100 percent. Keep up your
work for peace. You speak for the interests
of the majority of the people in the United
States. If it is not too much trouble could
I have copies of what you consider your re-
cent important speeches to pass around to
Interested friends,
Stand firm.
REDOING, CALIF.,
August 8,1964.
Son. Senator MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: We want you to
know that we are grateful and proud of your
Wise and courageous stand in general, and in
the present east Asian crisis in particular.
And there are many who share our appre-
clation of you.
Sincerely,
AnGvaT ?, 1964.
SENATOR MORSE; I feel a deep sense of
gratitude to you for your courageous stand
against our action in Asia. If only more
of our leaders were of your strength and
wisdom, there may be hope for this world.
SOOTH ORANGE, N.J..
August 8, 1964,
Senator WAYNE MORSE.
U.S. Senate,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SIR: Once again you have proved to be
a giant among little men.
We gratefully support your efforts to bring
an end to the immoral, illegal war In Viet-
nam and to achieve a diplomatic solution.
Respectfully-yours.
ROBERT F. and Lucn,LE BEcKas.
Senator WAYNE MORSE.
DEAR SYR: Thank you for taking your stand
to expose those things that are not right.
We gppreclate the fact that this is not the
way to make friends of influential people,
and sometimes it is political suicide. We
admire your courage and forthrightners.
Many times you will he standing alone,
but stand, won't you? Others seeing your
bravery will rally around, for guts begets
guts.
At your leisure, should you desire, send
us names of honest courageous souls who
need encouragement.
A friend of the cause.
JIM PUGH.
NEW YORK, N.Y.,
Saturday.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: This Is to express
support for your Vietnam stand. Thank you
for having the courage to say what you did.
Having viewed pictures In Life magazine
of the atrocities committed by "'our side." I
wonder at our claims of moral superiority.
Whatever happened to Senator PULBat2.HT'S
suggestion that we reassess our foreign
policy?
Cordially,
BEATRICE. RUTH WILLIAMS
Mrs. R. C. Williams.
ST. Loots. Mo.,
August 10, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: This is to commend
you for your stand in the Senate on the
Vietnam issue and to say that I and many
others agree with you. We should not be in
South Vietnam. it is not a military prob-
lem, and should be dealt with In the U.N. or
a 14-nation conference.
I see no reason why the United States
should refuse such a meeting. President
Johnson claims it would be a conference to
ratify terror-which is a false, meaningless
statement.
In the face of the possibilities a hot war
which would develop into nuclear bombing
and involve all the great powers-such ex-
cuses cannot be tolerated.
We must work for a solution but not a
military one-because it is not possible. The
U.N. should be strengthened and all nations
should be members-this is where the world's
hope for peace liesand we must use it.
Respectfully yours,
ILSE SHANK.
HAVERTOWN, PA.,
August 10, 11164.
Senator WAYNE MORSE.
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
Drag SENATOR Moast: I wish to commend
you for your forthright and courageous
statements regarding the Vietnam situation.
With your voice being heard I feel that all is
not quite lost in the battle for reason In this
problem.
Please keep lighting. There are many be-
bind you.
Respectfully yours,
Mrs. JULIAX J. GASPAnRO.
ANAHEIM, CALIF.,
August 8, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: In these days of
hysteria In high places, I commend you for
your stand on Vietnam.
Very truly yours,
ARTHOa A. TIFFANY.
HURON, S. DA$.,
August 8, 1964.
U.S. Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
HONORABLE SENATOR MORSE: Just a word of
praise for your (almost alone) determined
stand against the so-called Asian resolution.
It appears there was no need for It at this
time.
LILLINGTON, N.C.,
August 10, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I wish to take this
opportunity to commend you for your vigor-
ous fight against so much foreign aid that
serves no great useful purpose and also for
your almost single opposition against the
surrender of congressional control of the use
of power by the President in the area of
war. Further, I like your spirit of inde-
pendence and the firm stand for right under
law, even in the face of great opposition. I
would like to see a greater voice in favor of
law and order for more enforcethent against
crime and violence. I enclose copy of letter
that expresses my individual opinion against
present-day conditions, with the understand-
ing that you are not In any way bound by
my view.
Yours very truly.
WALTER LEE JOHNSON.
FORT WORTH, TEX.,
August 8, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: You are right by
wanting to refuse placing all power In the
President's hands. It seems to me we should
fight our own wars. I do not have any faith
In the United Nations. Look what happened
at Suez; at least, as I remember, the U.N.
took the responsibility of the situation there,
and put the canal right back Into the hands
of the Egyptian Government.
I still believe our Congress should declare
war, and that looks like we have one.
Senator MORSE. It seems to me we should
at all times keep a strong defense of our
Country, I Just do not believe we should
merge In a one-world government. That
looks like this disarmament program is a bad
thing for the United States.
Thanks to you for speaking out on these
matters. They are very serious.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. EDITH KNIGHT.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.,
August 6, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: It must be very diffi-
cult to steadfastly maintain as you have
that the United States should remove them-
selves from the Vietnam civil war. For your
position up to date I have admired you.
For your very courageous dissent yesterday,
you have a good deal more of my respect.
I agree completely that the United States,
whether 3 miles offshore. or 6 miles offshore,
had no business "patrolling" in the waters
off North Vietnam. It was, in my eyes, prov-
ocation of the most highhanded sort. The
"retaliation" of the United States against
the gunboat bases was outrageous and very
dangerous gamesmanship-type stuff.
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'Again, my most sincere regard for you and
best wishes in the dissents to come.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs, ELLEN B. Sims. .
Los ANGELES, CALIF.,
August 9, 1964.
Senator HUBERT HUMPHREY,
Washington D.C.
DEAR SENATOR HUMPHREY: Escalation of
the war in Vietnam would be madness. Im-
mediate negotiation is the only rational
course. Senator WAYNE MORSE has made
abundantly clear that our Vietnam policy
has been open to severe criticism in the past
and that our present claim that we are re-
sisting aggression is obviously false. I
strongly urge you to support Senator MORSE's
stand.
Yours truly,
However, that is not to say there is not
reason to look between the lines of the Gov-
ernment dispatches. It is a sobering fact of
life, that our Government has, in recent
times, given us cause to doubt the truthful-
ness of some of its statements.
Quite fresh in our memory is the Cuban
incident in which our Central Intelligence
A entrained an exile army, equipped it
secretly and sent B-26 bombers over Cuba
to bomb Castro's airfields, with fake Cuban
markings on the planes, and had the pilots
land in Florida and say they had deserted
from Castro's air force, while in fact they
were trained, equipped, and sent over Cuba
by our own Government.
You will recall that our Ambassador to the
United Nations, Adlal Stevenson, eloquently
defended us against charges that we were
guilty of aggression against Cuba, only to
learn later that these were, in fact, our
planes.
There have been other incidents: the U-2
flight over Russia that President Eisenhower
at first denied was a spy flight, even though
we had been carrying out such flights for
some time, and others.
These incidents cause thinking people not
to always take at face value our official Gov-
ernment pronouncements. Again quoting a
high United Press official: "we used to be-
lieve that an official Government announce-
ment could be depended upon * * * after
the Cuban incident, we became so wary that
if the Government made an announcement
that 'Today Is Tuesday' we began to look
around at the calendar and wonder if it
really was."
This is not to say that any falsehoods have
been perpetrated in the current Vietnam
crisis by our Government. At this point all
we can do is take on faith the news from
our Government sources in Vietnam. And
we recognize that our Government has,
overall, earned a reputation for being
truthful. It is disturbing however to realize
that there are instances in the not too dis-
tant past when the American people have
been deceived.
One high Government official-Assistant
Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester-even
made the statement after the Cuban crisis
that the Government has an inherent right
to lie, to save itself when it's going up into
a nuclear war. This is a policy which cannot
be tolerated and which was promptly chal-
lenged by the news media of this country and
was to have been thrashed out once and for
all in a conference between Government and
the press. That meeting was postponed and
never held; so the question remains unan-
swered, Does the Government have the right
to lie, at any time? We think not. For this
then puts the responsibility on mortal men
of deciding just when it is necessary.
We don't think men are capable of render-
ing this judgment.
The purpose of this editorial is to point out
the need for concern, the need for insistence
upon the part of the American public, on
basic honesty and integrity in the Govern-
ment of our great country. For if we would
stray from these principles too far we would
become like those countries whom we now
oppose. The Communists have long been
guided by the principle that the end justifies
the means. Chester Bowles said in an inter-
view over this station one time that the
Communists cannot be counted on to keep
their word-only so long as it is to their ad-
vantage to do so.
In times of crisis like these we must unite.
We must pull together. If war should come,
we must all put our shoulders to the wheel
and bear the burden, for we have a truly
great Nation, the most freedom, the highest
privileges of any citizens on the earth. And
we cherish these freedoms dearly.
We must, however, guard against destruc-
tions of these freedoms from within, by in-
sisting upon absolute, basic honesty from
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those who we choose to lead us, from the pre-
cinct committeemen to the highest officials
of the land.
For if honesty should ever become obsolete
our Nation would fall.
Let us hope that when the Vietnamcrisis
of 1964 becomes a part of history,- that our
Nation will have more reason to hold Its head
high than it did after the Cuban Bay of
Pigs fiasco of 1961.
DON MICHEL,
Manager-Editor.
LANCASTER, CALIF.,
August 11, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE:
It is gratifying that you continue your
efforts to oppose the policy of the State De-
partment and the militarists in their war in
southeast Asia. You are outstanding in
honesty and decency. Have just learned
that only you and Senator GRUENING have
the integrity to vote against the President's
request for congressional approval of con-
tinuation of U.S. war against the people of
that brutalized country and surroundings.
It is certain when the history of this time
is recorded for posterity you will be the most
outstanding personality to honor.
It still remains a fact that the United
States cannot ever win the war against the
Asian people even with all its military might.
And every day this senseless and sickening
brutality against a nation continues it takes
us nearer to the point of no return.
The best of good wishes and praise to you.
Sincerely,
PEARL R. GOODING.
WHITTIER, CALIF.,
August 7, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: As one U.S. citizen,
I heartily approve of your no vote on the
measure giving President Johnson the war
power.
Yours truly,
WALTER PLAUT.
Los ANGELES, CALIF.,
August 8,1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
HONORABLE SIR: Our sincere compliments
to you for your forthright, courageous stand
on our recent actions in Vietnam.
Yours, it seems, is the only voice the peo-
ple have with the courage and conviction to
question policies and actions that could lead
to another international conflict.
More power to your, sir.
Cordially yours,
AUL ZUDAW.
ANNA BROADCASTING CO., INC.,
ANNA, ILL., August 8, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR: I admire your courage.
There are too few who are willing to take
a stand they believe in and stick to it. You
are in a much better position to learn the
facts of the Vietnam situation than I but
you may be interested in the enclosed edi-
torial.
If you have time to drop a line giving your
reaction to this, I would certainly appreci-
ate it.
Sincerely,
'DON ICHEL.
Manager, Radio-Anna,
P.S.-You might pass the extra copy to
the Senator from Alaska if you think he
would be interested.
(Radio-Anna editorial, Aug. 6, 1964]
THE CRISIS IN VIETNAM AND OUR GOVERNMENT
The current crisis in Vietnam is cause for
great concern to all of us. In this case, as in
some previous instances we must depend for
the time being, almost entirely, on news re-
leased by our Government, since there is
little else available. The action is taking
place in areas where our correspondents are
not permitted to be. Therefore, as one of
the top United Press International men in
New York told WRAJ "yesterday, it is some-
what like trying to describe a.penquin battle
at the North Pole, through secondhand re-
ports.
We must, he said, take some things "on
faith" at this point, remembering that the
record of our Government for truthfulness
has, overall, been considerably better than
that of the Communists.
AUGUST 6, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Thank you for con-
tinuing to be intelligent and independent.
I thoroughly approve your stand against the
resolution backing more military action in
Vietnam.
It appears to me that a deliberate attempt
has been made recently to create a war-scare
mentality concerning Vietnam in the news
media. I would appreciate your sending me
a copy of any statements you have made
recently on the subject, especially since I
feel that the news generally available is so
distorted.
Sincerely,
Mrs. ELAINE V. DAVENPORT.
RENTON, WASH.
CHICAGO, ILL.,
August 9, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate,
Washington, D.C.
HONORABLE SIR: I want to thank you for
your principal action in refusing to vote in
favor of the President's authorization of at-
tack in North Vietnam. I am in accord with
your belief that the Congress should not
abdicate its responsibility to declare war.
Very truly yours,
MONTEREY, CALIF.
SIR: Information here is hard to come by,
but on one radiocast your name was men-
tioned as having opposed President John-
son's actions in Vietnam, if this is true, and
I hope it is, I would like to compliment you
on your stand. It was undoubtedly considered
unpopular, un-American, and unpatriotic.
It seems at this time that this precipitous
Action has not led to Immediate conse-
quences, but it well might have, and was (as
far as my meager information can tell) un-
warranted. Looked at from even an objec-
tive American standpoint, the apparent ag-
gression of the United States is hard to con-
tinence. Looked at, as it must be, by the
rest of the world, it is nothing less than out-
right aggression. It seems to me that a coun-
try as powerful as the United States need not
retaliate to such an extent.
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I attend Reed College, Portland, and if you
would care to speak there, I could possible
arrange it, though I represent only myself.
Anyway, I wanted to let you know that some
peo ludo agree with your position.
STayroaD LELAND.
BRONx. N.Y.,
August 8, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: May I be privileged
to add my voice to that of the minority In
our country. Your voice of reason has given
us a beacon of hope for a world at peace.
Is It not time to reappraise over policy
of using force and with if the menacing
threat of a full-scale war?
We have the peacekeeping machinery to
maintain a world at peace. The present pol-
icy of Mr. Johnson in Vietnam strikes terror
the very hearts of all of us.
Yourcourage and your strength are in the
best traditions of all that we hold most
dear-an independence of mind and the
courage to articulate It.
With profound respect.
THE PRESIDENT,
The White House,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR Snit: Hurrah for Senators MORSE and
GauENneG.
They're the only ones in Congress with
enough brains and honesty to see the Viet-
namese situation clearly.
Withdraw American forces from North
Vietnam. Negotiate.
We know that the official version of the
story of the attack on the Maddox omitted to
mention a crucial fact-that the American
ship was escorting South Vietnamese raiders.
E. W. BaocxmAN.
Senator WAYNE Moasz,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.:
I wish to express my sincere admiration
for your convictions and the courage to ex-
press them. Let me assure you that a good
many people share your convictions and re-
gard you as their spokesman. Even In the
Senate there were 10 abstentions when the
vote on our policy in Vietnam was taken.
This certanly is an instance when the
minority is the purveyor of truth, and not
the majority as we are used to thinking.
Guns and bombs cannot settle Interna-
tional problems, they can only destroy; there-
fore, we must reject them. Wemust rely on
negotiation, on neutralizing of South Viet-
nam. We must use peaceful means in order
to live.
So keep up the good work for peaceful solu-
tions, or else guns and bombs will destroy
us all.
Respectfully,
FOREST Hn.La, N.Y.,
August 9, 1964.
Hon, WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I apologize for not
having written sooner; there is no excuse.
Thank you very much for having stood up
against the war hysteria in the Vietnam
crisis. It is becoming increasingly common
that whenever some incident occurs, the
factors causing It are ignored, and it is
viewed simply as a matter of national honor.
There can be no honor in aggression, or In
accusing the victim for defending itself.
It is difficult forming an accurate judg-
ment of exactly what happened, for we only
have one version of the incident. There
must be some way of Increasing the avail-
ability of information. I do not think this
is a danger to our security, but the converse
is definitely a threat to democracy.
Once again, thank you for following your
conscience. I wish you were Senator from
New York.
Sincerely,
LAKaLAND, FLA.,
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Thank you for your
opposition to the participation by the United
States in the internal affairs of Vietnam.
Your analysis of the situation is just, and I
was glad to see Mr. Reston of the New York
Times questioning who was first to punch.
Defensive war usually turns out to be
offensive and defensive weapons are a
temptation to any military mind. It is why
I am a pacifist and for total disarmament.
To use it is the best way. the Christian, if
not American, way.
Sincerely,
JESSICA PRICE.
P.S.-I urge you to please back the
Quebec - Washington - Guantanamo Peace
Walk (CNVA) in Its efforts to gain permis-
sion to sail from Maims to Cubs at once.
J.P.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
MY DEAR SENATOR: No doubt you received
many letters thanking you for your stand
against our policy of aggression in Vietnam.
Unfortunately it becomes more and more
apparent that our democracy to not strong
enough to stay the bloody hands of the Pen-
tagon with its warmakers; while you stand
alone as one shining light above those many
who act as rubberstamps and remain too cow-
ardly to cry out against the needless slaugh-
ter in South and North Vietnam.
Respectfully yours,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I want you to know
how very much our family respects you. You
personify Intellectual integrity, courage, and
true humanitarianism in an age where bel-
ligerent nationalism is the safe and accepted
role for the politician. We have heard some
of your speeches read over KPPA, listeners
sponsored radio In Berkeley, and applaud
your stand on Vietnam. Certainly, the prob-
lem there (and elsewhere) is essentially polit-
ical and economic and not military.
Thanks to you, a voice of reason is heard
In the land: As Socrates was to Athens, so
you are to the United States. Please con-
tinue to do all you can to enlighten your
colleagues and the American people. You
are not alone. Senator; there are a great
many for whom you speak.
May God bless you in every way.
Yours,
J. W. HACKETT.
ST. Louis, Mo.,
August 9,1964.
DEAR SIR: May I join the hundreds whom
I am sure have written to you extolling your
vote against allowing the President a free
band In southeast Asia.
I feei4 .at the retaliatory bombing of North
Vietnam shows a complete lack of under-
standing of present world situation. It is a
return to the anachronism of the old policy
of containment.
Peace can best be achieved through an
expansion of the United Nations and
neutralization of peripheral areas, such as
southeast Asia.
I am beginning to feel that for Democrats
such as myself there seems to be no home.
President Johnson Is, unfortunately, adopt-
Ing many of the stances of Senator GOLD-
wATES. There are a great many, even here in
this midwestern heartland, who wish to do
-something but are stymied. It Is as though
we the people have no voice In any of the
affairs In our country. We can write to the
newspapers and write to our Congressmen.
What do you suggest?
Sincerely,
JUSTINE EISEMAN
Mrs. Wm. B. Eiseman.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I have just written
to Senators CLARK and SCOTT voicing my dis-
pleasure with the exodus from the Senate be-
fore your speech the other day and telling
them that I am in complete agreement with
your views on Vietnam. I shall follow this
letter with letters to FULSEIGHT and KEATING.
Your courageous stand in this situation
has made me very happy. It's nice to know
that even one person isn't afraid to speak the
truth. Unfortunately, one Isn't enough.
Keep up the good work, though and perhaps
there will be people who will listen.
I think the United States is the greatest
country on earth and I long to we us become
a world leader in the true sense-that of a
nation concerned with the welfare of all other
people; with the liberty of all other people.
TO see the United States prostituting its
great technological advances to exploit and
terrorize lesser nations is indeed a sad thing.
Again, keep up the good work. Some
of the people have heard already; others must
hear also.
Gratefully,
Senator WAYNE MORSE.
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR: We have been following
your work on the Vietnam situation and re-
gardless of the fact that we are backing the
President to the fullest of our capabilities
we do have the feeling that you are right on
the Vietnam situation. It Is quite possible
that North Vietnam is well off with their
present type of government and at no ex-
pense to us. A recent television series tends
to bear out this fact. One thing for sure the
kids are getting a good education just as
they are In the U.S.S.R. and Cuba, too for
that matter. The fact that the educational
system Is not being run by some outside re-
ligious institution is of course "the nigger
in the woodpile." We do not feel that some
of those countries are ready for our type of
so-called freedom. We cannot blame them
If they had to accept if they (in taking on
our Ideology) had to accept some of the Ideas
concerning civil rights, exploitation by the
"loan sharks" and the sinister "tax dodging"
foundations, a dishonest stock market, col-
lusive bidding against the Government, etc.,
in the package. In other words we have a
lot of "dirty linen" that should be cleaned
up before we advise some of these new na-
tions how to "set up shop." We holler a
lot about freedom but evidently there can
be too much of this sort of thing and it has;
as Mr. F.D.R. so aptly put it, "Freedom of the
wolf." And it is more of this sort of free-
dom that the Goldwater crowd would thrust
upon the country. Make the rich richer and
the poor poorer is the motto which is nailed
at the masthead of the Goldwater brand of
GOPIsm. Give our best regards to the
Senator from Alaska who Is working with
you. I am sending a copy of this letter to
Secretary Rusk. He would be surprised to
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who believe that we are wasting our time
and money in Vietnam.
Sincerely yours,
WARREN S. LOUD.
P.S.-Sure glad to see you appearing on
television. It gives the people something to
think about.
WINNETKA, ILL.,
August 9,1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SIR: Many thanks for your coura-
geous stand against giving the President the
right to declare war without coming to the
Congress for approval. Yours is a lone voice
for sanity today, but we live and hope that
your colleagues in Congress will follow your
lead and stop this mad race toward extinc-
4,len.
AUGUST 10, 1964.
Hon. Senator WAYNE MoRSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SIR: The American people who are
not brainwashed will thank you forever for
your courageous stand against the interven-
tion of President Johnson in Vietnam which
has ruined the good name of America around
the world.
Thank you again.
Your truly,
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO.
BELLFLOWER, CALM'.,
August 7,1964.
-senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washingtonn, D.C.
DEAR SIR: I want to commend you on your
Courageous stand against the Government
policy in Vietnam. I am sincerely in accord
with you and believe that our present policy
of supporting these corrupt unwanted gov-
ernments should be stopped.
I think also it is about time to change
our ridiculous position on Cuba and go along
with our European allies and also Canada
and open up trade with her again. She
would of probably never turned to Russia
for help, but we intended to starve her into
submission so what else could she do.
nam a beautiful opportunity to call on the
President to make good his words.
There is irony in the fact that Great Brit-
ain now comes forth with paper support,
while not sufficiently concerned to come for-
ward with real military support of the Presi-
dent's program in South Vietnam. Mr.
Lodge should have a very interesting time
making explanations abroad.
BALTIMORE, MD.,
August 7, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Be strengthened by
the thought that many are thankful that
there is at least one voice in our Senate that
speaks sanely of the events in Vietnam. Hold
firm and talk loudly, in the hope that reason
may yet prove as contagious as fear and
panic.
Sincerely,
MILWAUKEE, WIS.,
August 8, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: More power to you
for your stand opposing President Johnson's
resolution. I am ashamed for my country.
We are presenting ourselves as bullies to the
world.
There are too many pressing problems here
at home. Instead of wasting our money,
why not spend it on our own people. Just
think of all the free medical care we could
afford with the money spent in Vietnam.
We could even afford to support all our poor,
deserving or not.
I felt sad that only you and Senator GRUEN-
ING saw the Vietnam situation for what it is.
This country plays games with war be-
cause it has never seen the horrors of World
Wars I and II on our own blessed soil.
Oh, well, like the saying, "God takes care
of fools and children."
Sincerely,
Mrs. CONCETTA SAGERT.
CHICAGO, ILL.
August 9, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington. D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I wish to congratu-
late you on your courageous stand in voting
against the resolution backing President
Johnson's actions in the current Vietnam
crisis. I believe, with you, that the President
should not be given so much power to wage
war, and in the particular situation, that
the United States has no business in Viet-
nam. The area should be neutralized and
arbitrated by some neutral body, such as the
United Nations.
Sincerely yours,
EVELYN LEwxRT
Mrs. Robert Lewert.
SILVER ,SPRING, MD.,
August 9,1964.
Son. WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR: I want to congratulate you,
and I want you to know that I fully support
the stand you have taken on Vietnam, both
now and in these last months.
Please do not lose heart because you are a
great voice and force to all of us who want
peace more than anything in life.
Your ardent admirer,
RUTH STARIN.
DETROIT, MICR,,
August 8,1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senator,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SIR: I thank you for standing up and
voting against the North Vietnam resolution.
The course being followed of magnifying
the authority of the President as Commander
in Chief of the Army and Navy and ignoring
the constitutional power of Congress over the
military I regard as of far greater danger to
the Republic than any Communist menace.
The bombing of North Vietnam bases was
a face-saving action necessitated by Presi-
dential big talk-Presidential 'commitments
made without constitutional authority-that
gave the "free world" dictator of South Viet-
RYE, N.Y.,
August 8, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I am glad you voted
against the action in Vietnam. Thousands
of mothers like me will thank you for it.
Any unilateral action of this sort is bound
to weaken the United Nations. And I had
hoped for some more mature response from a
country like the United States that has such
a superiority of weapons at its disposal. I
think we set a bad example which the Turks
are now following.
Please keep up your efforts no matter what
criticism you receive.
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NEW YORK, N.Y.,
August 10, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SIR: Thank you for television broad-
cast and your vote against the recent bomb-
ings in the Middle East, Not enough people
are aware of the danger of a trigger-happy
administration.
Yours truly,
SCARSDALE, N.Y.,
August 5,1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SIR: Thank you for your position on
the President's actions in Vietnam. It is
quite refreshing in this day of "going along
with the majority" to see a human being of
your stature standing up for what he feels
is right. A government cannot expect its
citizens to follow the law or have respect for
the latter when they see our leaders so ob-
viously take advantage of their positions and
not use our Constitution as it was intended.
I will add that the action taken was what
should have been done. I only feel It should
have been the decision of Congress and not
the Executive.
Although you and I are not in agreement
many times, I felt compelled to go on record
when we were. Thank you again, sir.
Sincerely,
DORGET LOMAX.
BROOKLYN, N.Y.,
August 8, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: There is no need for
me to remind you of the cynicism of the
policy of our Government as a whole regard-
ing the crisis in Vietnam. You have shown
the American people that you lack neither
understanding nor courage by taking a forth-
right stand against this obnoxious policy.
The provocative actions in the Gulf of
Tonkin-actions ordered by the President of
the United States-culminate a series of
atrocities which will one day rank with
those perpetrated by the Nazis. Unfortu-
nately we Americans have even less justifica-
tion for claiming ignorance than do the Ger-
mans. Our press, though bias, has until
very recently reported a great deal of the
truth. The nature of chemical warfare, the
ordeal of the Buddhists, the unpopularity of
the many governments of South Vietnam,
and the hypocrisy of the United States re-
garding the Geneva agreements should be
apparent yyo all. Can anyone forget the
photographs of the victims of our air at-
tacks on Cambodia? Yet it is true that the
American people do not care to remember
and are united in its support of a man who
has insured his election by betraying the
real interest of the people.
This sad commentary on our country may
indicate that we are no longer fit for world
leadership. It certainly indicates that we
are not morally fit for world leadership.
While we may deserve destruction, it is im-
possible for me to see my young students, so
full of life and yet so ready to die for false
idols, without breathing a sigh of regret.
NEW YORK, N.Y.,
August 9, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Congratulations on
your courageous and forthright stand on the
Vietnam crisis.
I am sure that all intelligent Americans
are grateful for the two lone voices of reason
In the Senate. Would that you could per-
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.,.before the situation deteriorates any further.
Cordially,
DEAR Sae: Congratulations for your worthy,
moral, and human stand on the Vietnam
situation. If your request for the cease-
fire there is recognized, It will be a great serv-
ice to the good and welfare of all mankind.
Attached is a letter (duplicate) of the one I
wrote to President Johnson. Could you
show It to Senators CHURCH (Idaho),
MANsrzm (Montana), and Congressman
RYAN (New York) who are also concerned
with stopping small wars, that could lead
up to a total-suicide war in which no one
would win.
Attached is a leaflet that was handed to
me. I asked for more. I signed one and
sent it to President Johnson with the letter
I wrote him
Bless you and Senators Anrar, BARTLETT,
CHURCH, COOPER, ELLENDER, GauENWO,
JOHNSTON, MANSFTE.LD, PaoxamE, and Con-
gressmen RYAN, FARasTEIN, BURTON, Smsx.
and the others who are also concerned for
peace.
Good luck to you In your worthy endeavors
to bring peace, sanity, and safety to the
world.
Respectfully,
JERSEY CITY, NJ.
(Copy of letter I sent to President John-
son:)
AvcvsT 8, 1964.
Hon. LYNDON B. JOHNSON.
DEAR SIR: It Is to be hoped that all small
wars and every war shall be stopped now,
before someone presses the total-world-sui-
cide button and annihilates the whole hu-
man race. Remember, please remember.
our worthy late President John F. Kennedy
said: "Mankind must put an end to war or
war will put an sad to mankind." And
Dwight Eisenhower said: "No member of the
human race can discover victory from such
desolation a nuclear war would bring."
I hope you will take this Vietnam situa-
tion to the conference table and help save
this earth planet for the children and pos-
terity. Peace is the only deterrent, to pre-
vent the world's destruction and stop small
wars that are a threat of bringing the hor-
rible, terrible, final blow.
Think of your children's welfare and all
other children throughout the world. As
Dagmar Wilson said:
"To this new life we brought to birth
We owe our heritage, the earth."
Yes, I would like to we you keep on living
too, and carry on President Kennedy's tra-
ditions.
Yours respectfully.
HAROLD E. FACKERT.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. ,
P.S.-Author George Adams said: "More
war anywhere is unthinkable for intelligent
human beings.-
I hope all mankind will reach this heighth
of intelligence and 1revent wars.
H.P.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.,
August 10, 1964.
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR: Thank God we have in our
legislative body one man with the courage
and conviction to stand before the Ameri-
can people and tell the truth about our
involvement in Vietnam and associated
areas. Like Alexander, the Great, we want
to control the world, and I fear that we are
fast losing the respect and confidence of
many of the other natiins.
With appreciation and respect for your
position, I am,
Yours sincerely,
Mn,eacn C. WHITNEY,
BROOKLYN, N.Y.
DUE SENATOR: Just a note of gratified
endorsement that there is at least one sane
mind on Capitol Hill with guts enough to
buck the zombies.
Please don't abandon your great efforts to
bring a measure of truth to the American
public on the frightful Par Eastern crisis.
Very truly yours,
ALLRNDAr3, NJ.,
August 10, 1964.
Daea SENATOR Mossz: This is just a note
to say that I am In accord with your think-
ing on Vietnam. I just don't think we be-
long there. It takes much Courage for a
Member of the House or. Senate to take a
stand opposed to conflict even though It is
more sensible. To talk tough seems to
be the preferred way, although I don't for
the life of me, see why.
Good luck.
EDISON, N.J.,
August 10, 1984.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I am writing to tell
you that my family and I are in full support
Of your stand on Vietnam. Americans must
realize that the risk of world war should
not be taken to protect one dictatorship
from another. Perhaps the Vietnamese
want the Communists, and maybe not. but
we should not impose our will upon them.
It appears as if the North Vietnamese
were wrong, but for a nation whose goal is
peace, our response was greatly exaggerated
and could have been very dangerous. I
would appreciate it if you sent me a copy of
your statement of Wednesday, the 6th, and
other information on Vietnam. We must re-
member that the risk of a little lost prestige
is nowhere near as important as the risk of
war. I thank you.
Sincerely,
MICAH D. BERTne,
BROOKLYN, N.Y.,
August 8, 1984.
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR: May I thank you for the
courageous stand you have taken against
the congressional resolution backing the
President's policy in southeast Asia?
Senator EaNEST GRuzNINa and you are do-
ing the Nation a great service. I am positive
that as time goes on more and more of us
will we that we have no right to interfere
In the affairs of the Vietnamese and that
the only way out for us to negotiations. The
administration will be compelled by the
force of events, If It truly does not want an
H-war. to take the step of negotiations.
I was heartened by the reports of your
speech attacking the resolution.
The President has heard from me again
and again, and I am writing to him once
more.
Respectfully yours,
New YORK, N.Y., August 8, 1964.
Hon. WAYNS MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: The special emer-
gency meeting that sent the enclosed letter
to President Johnson has asked me to convey
toyou their deep appreciation for your eour-
ageus stand and their support for your ef-
forts.
They urge you to continue your outspoken
attack on the present ruinous policies fol-
lowed in southeast Asia. Many of the or-
ganizations represented have given this issue
the highest priority on their agendas and
will devote their energies and resources to the
goal of an immediate cessation of military
operations and a negotiated solution on
terms that can bring a sound and durable
peace to the area.
Sincerely,
CHA$LEs BLooMSTEIN
(For the Ad Hoc Meeting on Vietnam).
AD Hoc MEETING ON VIETNAM,
New York, N.Y., August 7, 1964.
President LYNDON B. JOHNSON,
The White House,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR PRESIDENT JOHNSON: A hastily sum-
mond meeting to discuss the critical devel-
opments in Vietnam brought together rep-
resentatives of 20 voluntary organizations of
American citizens. Their presence reflects
the deep concern we all feel about these de-
velopments.
We wish to communicate to you our
urgent conviction that the United States
should take the initiative in negotiating a
settlement that will end military opera-
tions, reduce the danger of large-scale war,
and resolve this whole tragic conflict.
As a beginning, we hope that the U.S.
agreement to the appearance of representa-
tives of both North and South Vietnam be-
fore the Security Council means that this in
fact will occur and that further efforts will
be made to Involve all interested parties In
these discussions. -
We are convinced that those who call for
extension of the war to North Vietnam or
China represents only a minority of the
American people. The vast majority of your
fellow citizens, we believe, profoundly de-
sire the end of the conflict and the estab-
lishment of means of negotiation.
Several of our organizations have already
taken action on this matter, and some of
their statements have been communicated
to you. For your Information, we attach
copies of those that have come to our atten-
tion.
Respectfully submitted by the individuals
listed below. Organizational referenceIs for
identification only, with the exception of
those with asterisks who sign not as In-
dividuals but officially for their organiza-
tions:
Robert S. Browne, economist.
Betty Elkin, executive secretary, Socialist
Party-Social Democratic Federation.
Ruth D. Freeman, member of the national
board, Women's International League for
Peace and Freedom.
Alfred Hassler, executive secretary, Fel-
lowship of Reconciliation.
Neil Haworth, executive secretary, Com-
mittee for Nonviolent Action.
William Huntington, director, Quaker
United Nations Program.
Donald Keys, program director, National
Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy.
Joan E. Lewis, regional organizer, New
York Student Peace Union.
'David Livingston, president, District 65,
Retail. Wholesale, and Department Store
Union, AFL-CIO.
A, J. Muste, chairman, Committee for Non-
violent Action.
Albert Reiner, member of national execu-
tive committee, Campus Americans for
Democratic Action.
Raymond S. Rubinow, former n.g.o, repre-
sentative at the United Nations.
Bayard Rustin, executive secretary, War
Resisters League.
Emily Parker Simon, executive director,
Committee for World Development and
World Disarmament.
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Carl Soule, executive secretary, Division of
Peace and World Order, Methodist Office for
the United Nations.
Norman Thomas, chairman, Post War
World Council; cochairman, Turn Toward
Peace.
Hyman Weber, attorney.
Los ANGELES, CALIF.,
August 7, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: It is with deep con-
viction that we commend' you on your
courageous stand on the President's resolu-
tion. We are shocked that a powerful coun-
try, such as we, continue to support dicta-
tors, even after the previous corrupt regimes
in Vietnam. Have we forgotten to negotiate
and debate about the critical issues of the
day? It is unfortunate that your repeated
warnings have not been heeded. It is un-
fortunate that we seldom hear or see the
entirety of your speeches.
Today we received our La Wisp and were
shocked that some people believe MLF is
a new cigarette. Why isn't the public in-
formed about this on TV or radio, partic-
ularly on "public discussion" programs on
Sunday? Is our communications media fail-
ing us? We urge you in yourcourageous
stand tq, oppose "sharing" our nuclear force
with the West Germans _ and Nazis who are
continuing to play roles in the Government.
We are aware that Nazi Heusinger has had a
permanent planning post in NATO. We
know that Adenauer had a Nazi police guard
with him when he visited in Texas and was
later exposed on TV and thus recognized.
La Wisp informs us shockingly that a
secret document will be forwarded without
knowledge of the Congress, except the Joint
Committee on Atomic Energy. Since our
present law provides U.S. nuclear weapons
must remain under U.S. jurisdiction, we
urge you to introduce another resolution to
reject this agreement for exchange of addi-
tional nuclear weapons agreement to NATO
and/or individual nations.
We see in the papers that a $150 million
estate was left by General Thonariel, of Thai-
-land, our ally. Also that $50 million'of this
was found in various banks in Thailand.
Pray, tell us why are we assisting Thailand?
Were the people or the economy developed
or are we just building military roads and
bases?
We see that General Motors will be in part-
nership with an unnamed West German firm
to build new tankers for 1970's with huge
sums of our dollars. Another huge military
connections bill was passed for overseas. We
still remember the Dr. Spiegel expose of the
scandel in West Germany during the "Ike"
administartion. When are going to start an
economic miracle at home-here in the
United States?
Concernedly yours,
ANGELO PRAMENKO,
JENNIE PRAMENKO.
P.S.-Kindly place us on your mailing list.
Thank you.
NEW YORK, N.Y.,
August 7, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR WAYNE MORSE: This is just
a note to express my deep respect for your
undaunted position on the Vietnam Issue.
Very little truth is given to American people
about what is happening in southeast
Asia. As a specialist on Asia I have been
closely watching the events there, and the
unfortunate mess created by the American
involvement.
You will be proud to know that many in-
tellectuals I talked to agree with your posi-
tion. We hope that your lonely position will
not deter you from the constructive part
you can play before we are all blown up in
a mischievous holocaust. .
With respect.
PECOS, N. MEX.,
August 7, 1946.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: My husband and
myself wish to congratulate you on your
courageous and intelligent vote in the Sen-
ate against the resolution giving the Presi-
dent powers to use force in southeast Asia.
Your voice makes it easier for many people
like us to continue to work for a saner and
more peaceful foreign policy. Thank you,
and wishing you better luck in the future,
we are, I
Very sincerely,
Mr. and Mrs. JUDITH and ARNOLD FRIEDMAN.
UPPER MIDVALE, N.J.,
August 8, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I want to express
my profound appreciation for your "nay"
vote and statement on the President's reso-
lution asking congressional support for his
military intervention against North Viet-
nam.
Your courage, in the face of so much op-
position, is an inspiration to all those who
want to express dissent from the status quo.
Please let me know what I can do to aid
you in this effort to preserve the peace.
. Sincerely,
Senator MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: May God bless you
for the courageous stand which you have
taken. What we need is for more men to
take a stand for what they believe. This
Nation needs to remember the golden rule,
"Do unto others as you would have them do
unto you." I strongly uphold you in your
stand. I think that we ought to beat our
swords into plowshares and think of war no
more.
Respectfully yours,
FAITH J. PRITCHARD.
Senator MoRSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: May God bless you
for the courageous stand which you have
taken. What we need is for more men to
take a stand for what they believe. This
Nation needs to remember the golden rule,
"Do unto others as you would have them do
unto you." I strongly uphold you in your
stand. I think that we ought to beat our
swords into plowshares and think of war no-
more.
Respectfully yours,
EDITH E. CORDELL.
PRINCETON, N.J.,
August 10, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Your recent refusal
to support President Johnson's actions in
Vietnam is to be commended. I have been
greatly impressed by your objectivity in as-
sessing the crises in southeast Asia. If only
there were more men with your abilities sit-
ting with you in the Senate, perhaps the
citizenry could spend less time fearing World
War III.
I congratulate you for your courage and
wisdom.
Respectfully,
Mrs. VIRGINIA DAviDsoN.
AUGUST 7, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: There are too few
men in politics today who have your courage
and conviction. As a private citizen, I have
long objected to the U.S. position in Viet-
nam, and have done what little I could to
change what I believe to be a fruitless and
dangerous policy. I have often thought of
writing to you commending your refusal to
accept the false reports and the distorted po-
litical commentaries about what is going on
in Vietnam. And now with your position
during this last week, in the face of the
growing war hysteria, you have moved me to
write to you.
Carry on the fight and know that there are
those who have not been impressed with the
false impressions which have been created
by irresponsible political and journalistic
figures. Thank you for speaking out with
courage, for as long as men like yourself can
be found in politics this country can pre-
serve and generate its ideals. As long as
men like yourself continue to look at world
politics without the blinders of self-righteous
nationalism, we still have- a chance.
Sincerely,
PHILLIP B. ZEIGLER.
MILLBRAE, CALIF.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR Ma. MORSE: I am enclosing a copy of
a letter I sent to the President, the Secretary
of State, and several New York newspapers.
I'm certain the newspapers won't publish
this letter because they don't want the peo-
ple to know that we are Unfortunately the
aggressors in Vietnam and not the Commu-
nists.
God bless you for being the American
conscience and speaking out for justice and
truth. It is a rare and courageous person
who will speak out in a society that has be-
come conformist in every area.
How I wish you were a candidate for the
office of the Presidency of these United
States. We need someone like you desper-
ately.
Respectfully yours,
AUGUST 6, 1964.
President LYNDON JOHNSON,
White House,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR-MR. PRESIDENT: Writing this letter is
very painful to me because I am torn be-
tween my love of country and my devotion
to truth and justice, plus my intense desire
to see my fine 20-year-old-son and all young
people live out their lives in a normal man-
ner. If die they must, let it at least be in
defense of our country.
In far-off South Vietnam our boys are
killing South Vietnamese and they are kill-
ing our boys. We are in this undeclared war
against a tiny country whose people have
never hurt us and who can't possibly be a
threat to us even if they have a Communist
government.
North Vietnam has been a Communist gov-
ernment for some years and hasn't bothered
us. Furthermore, history teaches 3
ideas cannot be fought with bullets, Sut only
with a better idea.
We have a better idea-our democracy-but
we don't use it. That's the only way we can
win,
Instead OJ' helping these people to form a
democratic government we forced a series of
bloody dictators on these unfortunate peo-
ple. The result is that these people are
fighting against our puppet government
there, as well as our boys, whom we send in
ever-increasing numbers to help these crea-
tures stay in power.
The French fought these people for years
and couldn't win. We have been losing too.
Now in desperation and to save face, in
my opinion, we are in the process of extend-
ing the war to North Vietnam. This means
that China will most likely come into the
war as she will feel threatened by our com-
ing so close to her border.
If China or Russia invaded our neighbor,
Mexico, we certainly wouldn't stand by
either. It is naive of us to think that China
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will allow us on her borders. This could
mean a third and perhaps last world war on
earth.
We are told this war is to save the Viet-
namese from communism. If this is so, we
wouldn't be losing. It seems to me the Viet-
namese don't want us to save them-they
just want us to get out of their country. If
the Vietnamese don't want communism let
them fight against it, they haven't so far.
We have the United Nations to settle in-
ternational disputes, but our Government
doesn't use it for that purpose. First we
make war on little countries then we go to
the United Nations to explain our aggres-
sions.
War today has become unthinkable. We
must end this madness while there is still
time.
Sincerely,
ELIZABETH, N.J.,
August 9, 1964.
Hon. Senator WAYNE MoasE,
U.S. Senate,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I was privileged to
hear, on TV, part of your statements of op-
position to present U.S. policy in Asia. I
want to congratulate you for having the
courage, guts, and level headedness to stand
up and state the truth, in the face of so
many opponents. You are absolutely right,
and I want you to know that what you said
expresses my thoughts and feelings, too.
You certainly do represent me. It was thrill-
ing to hear a sane man speak, for a change,
My personal feelings with regard to the
war in Vietnam are these: The whole action
was wrong in the first place. The United
States is not an international policeman to
go into other people's houses and stop them
from having fights, and overthrowing their
rulers, if they want to. They know more
about their own leaders, good and bad, than
we do, and what policies they want to follow.
Who gave us the right to dictate ta, them?
The Lodges, and Dulles' have done noth-
ing but get this country Ihto trouble, and
get us hated and feared all over the world.
Old John Foster Dulles with his brinkman-
ship, and now another one; and now Henry
Cabot Lodge's personal war in Vietnam.
Who are we kidding? Lodge, Rusk, Mc-
Namara, and McCone are the only ones
whose prestige would be hurt (the poor
things would lose face) if this senseless war
in Vietnam were stopped, as it should be,
right now. My prestige certainly wouldn't
be hurt, nor that of any other sensible per-
son; and after all, they are supposed to be
carrying out our wishes (this is a democracy,
remember?) not dictating to us, what they
will do.
As you as d, the President nor any small
on any nation, without first getting the ap-
proval of Congress-House and Senate, That
is in the Constitution. Furthermore, on an
issue as important as this, In a nuclear age,
the question should be taken to the people
themselves, so we can vote on whether some-
body's "prestige image" is worth our getting
atomically destroyed over.
Those aforementioned men have been try-
ing, through one subterfuge or another (and
succeeding pretty well, too) to circumvent
the legal, lawful ways of doing things in this
country, and have a "do it yourself" govern-
ment by them, independent of us, long
enough. The time to stop those egomaniacs
is right now.
I, and all the thousands of other people
who are against the Vietnam war are not
going to be silenced or swept under the rug.
They can pretend there's no opposition to
this thing all they want to, but there is op-
position, and they're going to be in for a rude
shock if they keep on.
McNamara is a bigot. He spoke on TV
about things that he couldn't "get across"
to "these people," referring to Asians. Their
mentality was "different," their thinking
was "different." The "these people" is a
key, to anyone who knows how prejudiced
people regard Negroes, or anyone else not of
their race. It is as though they were totally
alien; there is no identification with "these
people." or "you people." It's a dead give-
away. The reason is simple. If they only
once put themselves in the position of the
other person, then the older person's thinking
would be perfectly comprehensible. But
this, a bigot absolutely refuses to do. He
refuses to ascribe the same feelings of pride
and independence to a person of another
race, that he reserves for himself. Thinking
thusly. he Is frustrated and angered when
the other person refuses to allow him to de-
cide what's best for them, or bend to the
imposition of his will over theirs. The Bible
calls it false pride. We call It ego or prestige.
A racial bigot like McNamara is so con-
vinced that he knows what's best for the rest
of the world, that he's ready to blow "these
people" up, if they won't do what he says.
Their "stubborn" refusal to obey him, has
caused him to "blow his top," therefore he
will blow them up in retaliation. But that's
him. He doesn't represent or speak for the
rest of us. We say, they have the same right
to live out their lives in peace, free from our
interference, as we expect from them. Their
blood is on his head and bands. As a citizen
of this country, however, I share in this
country's guilt for oversee, murders, and
hereby, in the only way I know how to. I reg-
tster my disapproval and opposition to the
war in Vietnam. Henry Cabot Lodge's war,
not mine.
Now as far as the "binding treaties" talk:
that is the greatest farce of all. We sign a
"treaty" with a certain ruling group or fac-
tion that we convince to see things "our
way"; then when they wise up, and want to
change their minds, or are pressured by their
people to break the "treaty," CIA assassins
move in to engineer their murder, and we
perpetuate the "treaty" with a new leader or
group. It takes two parties to make a con-
tract binding, but whenever the other per-
sons want to break an "agreement" with us,
however disastrous for them, we won't hear
of it. Is this fair or just?
To me, this resembles a man who has
married a woman, Sure, he has a marriage
contract, and has pledged to "love, honor.
and protect" her. However, If she finds her-
self abused by him, being made a fool of, and
enslaved, she may decide she doesn't want his
"love and protection" any more. She wants
to be free of him-to break the marriage
contract.
He, however, refuses to give her a divorce,
continues to claim his "rights," reminding
her of their marriage contract, and if she
tries to leave him, bullies and beats her up.
How valid is his case? He maintains his'
right to "protect" her, but who is going to
protect her against him? If he continues
to refuse to get out and leave her alone,
she might have to call upon another man,
who is stronger, to help her obtain her free-
dom from the unwanted contractual "bond-
age." This, to me, typifies exactly the U.S.
position In Vietnam.
The same can be said of the U.S. "treaty"
with Panama. They want to break It; we
won't let them. An International bully, the
United States has become.
_ The Cyprus situation, however, really caps
the climax. We scream to Cyprus: "Don't
do as we do; do as we tell you." If, the situa-
tion wasn't no serious, it would be funny.
North Vietnam, a pygmy, steps on the corns
of the mighty United States of America.
Powerful United States retaliates by kicking
them in the pants, blackening their eyes, and
knocking their teeth out. Hooray for us.
When Turkey follows our example. and mas-
sively retaliates against Greek Cypriots, we
holler, "Stop that fighting. You mustn't do
what we did." Do you think we have pro-
vided any good moral example? People judge
you by what you do; not by what you say.
Don't you agree? Thank you for reading this
letter.
Here is a poem inspired by the enclosed
article, before the Cyprus trouble erupted:
LOPE CONQUERS ALL
He was Greek, and she a Turk-
Friends said it would never work;
Still, she nearly drove him daffy,
Had to have his Turkish taffy.
Just one way to break the barrier,
He just up, and had to marry her;
Now the two are gaily blended.
And the Cyprus war is ended.
-ELEANOR PEREZ.
Well, it's a nice thought, anyway, don't
you think?
Sincerely,
ELEANOR PEREZ.
1`3.-Those Turks must be terrific lovers.
AUGUST 10, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE.
DEAR SIa: A copy of enclosed telegram was
sent to each Senator listed: Senator THOMAS
KUCHEL, Senator PIERRE SALINGER, Senator
J. W. FuLmaraiT, and Senator HUJLHT HUM-
PHEEY.
,Thank you for your efforts toward world
peace.
Sincerely yours,
MARK FEIGER.
AUGUST 10, 1984.
We urge you to support Senator WAYNE
Moans for a negotiated peace in southeast
Asia.
Mr. and Mrs. MARK F+EIGER.
LAKzwooo, CALIF.
SAN PEDRO, CALIF.,
August 8,1964.
SenateOffice Building,
Washington, D.C.
SENATOR: We have read your articles on
Vietnam and heard your stand on the recent
Vietnam crisis.
We are with you In full agreement and
wish to commend you for your integrity.
May we ask you to stand firm?
Sincerely,
Mr. and Mrs. T. N. QvINN, Jr.
ALTADENA, CALIF.,
August 10, 1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE.
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I desire to congratu-
late you on your "No" vote on the recent
recent resolution to extend the war in Viet-
nam.
Must the United States support that Cas-
tro-type South Vietnamese dictator, com-
plete even to the goatee, already a million-
aire from U.S. aid money?
Sincerely,
WELLFLEEr, MASS.,
August 10, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
The Senate,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: In this age of in-
stant anxiety and blind brinkmanship, we
must tell you how grateful we are for your
sane voice raised in lonely defense of reality
and constitutionality.
After Korea, the United States should have
learned that war must never again be de-
clared by blanket resolution in defiance of
our Constitution. Furthermore, war should
never again be declared by any country. In
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this nuclear era, war has become impossible
as a means of solution to any problem.
Like it or not, negotiations, conferences,
and intelligent compromise have become the
only weapons with which any nation can
defend itself. The alternative is annihila-
tion of all nations, the principled together
with the unprincipled, the guilty and the
innocent.
We thank you and Senator GRUENING for
recognizing this hard fact and we urge you
to continue to fight the most important
battle of our time-the battle for survival.
Whether they know it now or not, the Amer-
ican people are behind you if only because
they have nothing to gain and everything to
lose from a nuclear war.
And when history is written (if our earth
endures long enough for history to be writ-
ten), your name will be proudly remembered
when the names of those who voted so
shamefully are long forgotten.
Very sincerely yours,
NED and JANE LEHAC.
(Copies to President Lyndon B. Johnson,
Senator Ernest Gruening, Senator Leverett
Saltonstall, Senator Edward Kennedy, Rep-
resentative Hastings Keith.)
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,. U.S. Senate,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SIR: I cannot too strongly commend
you or your stand on the Vietnam situation,
and, for that matter, on all of the positions
you have taken on the crucial issue of peace
in the world.
I hope you will not be discouraged by the
seeming lack of support on the part of the
people of the United States. We are so in-
articulate but there is a great desire for
peace and I don't know what we would do
if we did not have your strong voice in the
Congress.
Sincerely,
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
SKOKIE, ILL.,
August 8, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Please allow us to
express our gratitude for the courage you
displayed in voting against the Johnson
"war" resolution, and for your singlehanded
fight against our involvement in ' Vietnam.
We agree wholeheartedly with you that the
whole Vietnam adventure is dangerous and
immoral, and can lead our country into a
tragic debacle.
We hope you will persist in exposing this
terrible mistake.
Yours sincerely,
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. SANDERS.
NEW YORK, N.Y.,
August 10, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SIR: Am very grateful to you for
voicing your strong disapproval of our es-
calating our involvment in South Vietnam.
Our unilateral action in carrying the war
into North Vietnam is fraught with danger
and can only result in more and more lives
being lost.
It would seem that the only possible alter-
native is another Geneva conference and an
earnest effort by all parties concerned to
arrive at a peaceful solution. More and more
bloodshed never resolved anything.
Thank you again for your forthright stand.
Respectfully yours,
HELEN LEMBERG.
P.S.-Have wired the above sentiments to
President Johnson.
JACKSON HEIGHTS, N.Y.
August 9, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Bravo. I feel that
I must tell you I agree wholeheartedly with
your statement regarding Vietnam.
You are one of the few honest and brave
men in our country today.
Keep up the good work.
Los ANGELES, CALIF.,
August 9, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I am writing to
urge open hearings and debate on President
Johnson's proposal to give nuclear weapons
secrets to NATO countries through MLF. I
am opposed to the spread of nuclear weapons
to any country, and especially to Germany,
West, or East.
I would like also to commend you on your
minority vote in the Vietnam crisis.
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.,
August 9, 1964.
Hon. Senator WAYNE MORRIS:
I wish to express my congratulations for
your courageous stand you have taken on
the question of Vietnam.
Respectfully yours,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.,
August 10, 1964.
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: May I express my
gratitude for your stand on Vietnam and my
congratulations for your courage in casting
one of the two negative votes on the Presi-
dent's resolution.
I have written Senators FULBRIGHT and
CLARK urging them even at this late date, to
work for cease-fire pending discussion at the
U.N. and negotiation looking toward a neu-
tralized and demilitarized southeast Asia.
CRANFORD, N.J.,
August 6, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: My sincerest best
wishes and deepest respect go out to you for
your vote in the Senate against President
Johnson's carte blanche resolution on Viet-
nam.
If only a few others would raise their
voices.
Again, thank you.
AuGusT 8, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Please allow me to
express my agreement and admiration of
your efforts to counter the political policies
and military actions that our country has
followed in South Vietnam.
I heartily approve of your vote against the
extension of the war in southeast Asia. It
seems horribly tragic that debate on such
matters has been overridden by blind con-
formity at every level in the country.
I observe, however, that despite an unques-
tioning acceptance of all political and mili-
tary policies carried out by the Government,
that persons of my acquaintance generally
desire peace and are quite fearful of a little
war that might escalate into a world war.
In this respect, I feel that your opposition
to the military adventures in southeast Asia,
has wide support.
I urge you to continue to fight against the
further extension of military action in a war
that apparently no one except the U.S. De-
fense Department is really anxious to fight.
Respectfully yours,
HAROLD SCHARF.
NEW PALTZ, N.Y.
EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.,
August 9,1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: We wish to expresss
our thanks for your efforts to prevent the
spread of the war in Southeast Asia and to
bring about the eventual withdrawal of Amer-
ican military forces.
Please continue to do what you can to
influence our Government's policy and to
keep us from further war.
Sincerely yours,
Mr. and Mrs. HERBERT POMEROY.
HANOVER, N.H.,
August 7,1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I have been follow-
ing your remarks on Vietnam with interest,
and would like to take this opportunity to
say that I agree with the positions you have
taken. I have previously written the Presi-
dent, and my own Senators (CASE and WIL-
LIAMS, from New Jersey) urging a neutral-
ized South Vietnam and a negotiated U.S.
withdrawal-but obviously to no avail.
Sincerely yours,
ARTHUR FORER.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
Senate office Building,
Washington, D.C.
MY DEAR SENATOR MORSE: This letter is to
thank you for having the courage to vote
against the President's request for permis-
sion to take whatever steps he wished in the
Vietnam situation.
While on this issue you stood almost alone
in the Senate, I am sure that you spoke for
millions of Americans who continue to feel
that we should be seeking a negotiated set-
tlement rather than a military solution to
the problem.
Sincerely,
MARION, OHIO,
August 7, 1964.
DEAR MR. SENATOR: I would like to con-
gratulate you for the stand you took against
the resolution backing President Johnson's
dangerous military actions in southeast Asia.
I have admired your position on several
different issues in the past and appreciate
the fact that you vote for what you feel is
right and just and not for what is polit-
ical expedient.
I am sure this makes you a very lone man
times, but I hope that you keep it up, even
so the majority is against you many times.
Maybe with Senators such as you we will
be able to preserve peace and do as a country
what is right.
Respectfully yours,
OSWALD F. MERZ.
NEW YORK, N.Y.,
August 7,1964.
Hon. WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR: I am very pleased and en-
couraged by your stand on the U.S. position
in Vietnam.
When all the false standards of face sav-
ing and revenge are eliminated it is so ob-
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vious that the area in question should be
neutralized and we should be out.
I hope your voice will be strong enough
to carry to the people to prevent the Gov-
ernment from prodding the opposition to a
major war.
I am sure your sentiments are shared more
by the people than by our colleagues.
Sincerely,
Senator Moans,
Washington, D.C.
EASTON, CONN.,
August 10, 1964.
I have just two questions, both academic,
about our foreign policy. How can we pro-
vide the capital which emerging nations need
(and presumably want) without getting into
the bind of insisting that they adopt our defi-
nition of the proper social order? Why must
we insist that they be of strategic use in the
"fight against communism" before we offer
money? Would an emerging nation be will-
ing to accept private loans from American
banks, as we accepted them from European
nations during our industrial infancy? Are
these emerging nations able to evolve entre-
preneurial classes before we skim off the
profits from their raw materials? My second
question Is sort of silly: How can we, Mr. and
Mrs. Grassroots, do something to help make
our policymakers and our follow citizens
realize that there are other issues in foreign
policy besides freedom and communism, and
that this Issue is clouding our perspective.
Having defined our policy In these terms.
when we are unable to win any major vic-
tories, we must inevitably produce Gold-
waters who play on our obvious failure to
achieve victory.
I have a request, too. Could you put me
on your mailing list for your newsletter, if
you have one, and send along copies of your
speeches on foreign affairs, particularly the
last two-one on the need for reform in
foreign aid and the one which finds the
United States as guilty as North Vietnam for
the present mess? The Milwaukee Journal
attempted to summarize them, but I want to
am your whole argument. I'm sorry I'm not
one of your constituents, but I regard you
as my voice in Washington.
Thank you very kindly.
Sincerely.
DAvm THELEN.
DEAR SENAToa: Thanks a million for your
defense of the human race. Both you and
Senator GavsNxNG deserve accolade for your
work in trying to save the world from Its
last final fling.
More power to you Senator.
"They are slaves who fear to speak,
For the fallen and the weak
They are slaves who will not choose
Hatred, scoffing and abuse
Rather than In silence shrink
From the truth the needs must think
They are slaces who dare not be
For the right with two or three."
--JAMES Rusaxr. LowELL.
Sincerely,
ArcuaT 6, 1984.
DEAR Sm: I only wished I could find an
expression of my sincere admiration for you
in words and convey them.
Your help in making H.R. 1839 a decent
bill is one aspect of your humane endeavor,
butespecially today-after reading your pro-
test against American aggression in Vietnam,
North and South-I cannot help but writs
this letter in gratitude that the power struc-
turce of political opportunists has left
enough room for the courage, Intelligence,
and humaneness of a man like yourself.
In hope for your (our) victory.
MARBE'rA KIMRRELL.
MAnrsoN, Wis.,
August
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I am a graduate
student in American history here at Wiscon-
sin. For the past several years you have
been my political idol. As I interviewed
many old La Follette progressives for the
Wisconsin Historical Society, I was amazed
to find the large numbers of them who share
my respect for you.
It is not domestic affairs but foreign
policy which prompts this note. After read-
ing your speech calling for reductions in aid
before crucial reforms are enacted. I told my
wife that I wanted to let you know that at
least some people agree with you. Then,
yesterday, when L.B.J. ordered the attack on
North Vietnam, I wondered what MossE
would say. Stupid me. I should have ex-
pected to find you on the right aide, as you
were, So now I write to applaud both of your
statements. Your mail is doubtless 100 to 1
against you, but someone must be that 1.
You are probably familiar with the cri-
tiques of American foreign policy offered by
William Appleman Williams, who formerly
taught at the great University of Oregon.
I suspect that when (and if) we can get
some perspective on this anticommunism
smokescreen, historians will record MORSE
as the prophet without honor. When we
come to see that money doesn't buy friends
(has it ever?), that different nations at dif-
fent times have needs for different types of
economic systems-that "freedom" and
"communism" and right and wrong are not
the same thing, that the Communist world Is
as divided as the "free world," that there is
little difference between one imperialism and
another, etc., then we shall start listening to
MORSE.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: What documents can
you quote to support your contention that
the United States Is a provocator in south-
east Asia? Where and how can I obtain
copies of these documents?
Could you shed some light upon the real
reason why the United States is involved in
southeast Asia?
Very truly yours,
AvcusT 9. 7 984.
DEAR SENATOR Mossa: I was proud of your
great courage in standing up for what you
thought right in this present crisis.
It seems to me that the Goldwater candi-
dacy has created pressures that finally
tempted Johnson to some action. I still
feel we peace people have to wind up voting
for Johnson on the basis of his being better
than GOLDWATER. But these surely are sad
days.
I would very much like to get copies of
the CONGRESSIONAL. Rscoans that contained
your speeches on the crisis.
I am a Minnesota University law grad and
once visited you in Eugene when I was out
looking for a location to practice law in
about 1936.
Cordially,
W. E. PLYMAL.
P.S.-I wound up as president of an in-
surance company I organized.
SAN FRANCISCO. CALIT.,
August 8, 1964.
Senator WAYNE Moans,
Senator ERNEST GRUENINa,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
GENTLEMEN: Thank you Senators for your
protest voiced In the Senate yesterday against
the aggressive actions of the Johnson admin-
istration in southeast Asia. It is said indeed
that there were only two of you but I am
confident that the silent masses throughout
this planet are with you if only they are
allowed by the propaganda mass media to
hear and read what you had to say.
There comes to mind the names of a few
other Senators-old Bob LaFollette, the great
man from Nebraska, George W. Norris, Edgar
Borah from Idaho. They stood alone de-
nounced by the press, and hysterical,
cowardly politicians.
But history proved them right and today
there statues occupy places of honor and dis-
tinction in the Halls of Congress. And the
generations to come and history will honor
you for what you said yesterday in the Halls
of Congress.
By the way Senator MORSE only two short
paragraphs of your 1 hour and 40 minute
speech appeared In the San Francisco Chron-
icle this morning, a paper that boasts the
largest circulation in northern California.
Will you oblige me with copies of your
speeches?
Most sincerely,
HERMAN STUYVELAAa.
NoawALH, OHIO,
August 6, 1964.
Senator, U.S. Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAN SIR: We write you to commend you
for your courage and independence of mind
In the stand you have taken on the affairs of
the attack made by our Armed Forces on the
PT bases in North Vietnam. We also wish to
assure you that on this Issue we stand four-
square with you.
Will you please send us copies of the
speeches that you and some of your col-
leagues have made In the Senate on the entire
subject of Vietnam?
Yours with many thanks,
BARNES C. GRAHAM.
Mrs. AI.sNS M. GRAHAM.
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
CHURCH OT MARKHAM,
MARNHAM, ILL.,
August 7,1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Would you please
send me available copies of your addresses
and public pronouncements on Vietnam?
We are grateful for your courageous mind
and voice lifted up in this time of tragic
moral confusion and conformity. May God
give you strength to continue.
Respectfully,
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senate,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Heartfelt thanks and
admiration for your courageous stand on the
southeast Asia resolution. I still remember
gratefully your similar stand (with Herbert
Lehman) on the Formosa resolution in 1955.
The people and the historians of the future
will remember what you have done. I hope
that at least it will be possible to carry the
Issue of constitutionality further, since the
people of this country are deprived of their
right to determine their own life and death
destinies. And also that the intent of the
Nelson resolution will be respected by the
administration, as indicated by Senator Fm,_
BRIGHT.
As I had written to you earlier, with the
profound hold of Buddhism over the large
majority of people in that area and their
disbelief in violence as well as positions of
so-called overwhelming strength, there is no
chance of a victory which I hope the ad-
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election.
I should appreciate it if you would be good are virtually the sole person in the Senate More than all else, today, we believe that
enough to send me the CONGRESSIONAL REC- who has not made himself a stooge for the U Thant is the wise one. We believe that
ofin of yesterday's debate as well as your own Military Establishment and the business you and Senator GRUENING have taken a less
war position, destructionand feel ot c tii nation.
speeches on the Vietnam issue during the community I do not know, but your lone waxlike
last week. dissent has my full support. is the
May I recall by way of personal introduc- I am a student at the Harvard Graduate We deplore the quick money for arms and
Con that I met you when I was teaching at pSchool in the field of Soviet studies. I am lanning to do an analytic and in erpretati a are he wiseomov s. Walter Lipp ann al-
olumia. study of U.S. policy in Vietnam, and I shall ways stands tall.
Yours gratefully and respectfully,
ERNEST DALE, endeavor to place this in the full historical On foreign aid, many of us would see tech-
Professor, the University of Virginia. context of American policy in Asia. Since, nical help, an expansion of the Peace Corps.
_ however, my major objective is to elucidate In place of the military (except for gen-
VALLEJO, CALIF'., the real nature of what is going on in that nine internal security), we would see schools,
August 4, 1964. part of the world today and what is likely to hospitals, roads, dams, help to the people.
Senator WAYNE MORSE, happen in the near future, I am very much That would be a "win" policy, whether done
Senator from Oregon, concerned with the serious difficulties which at home or abroad.
Senate Office Building, one faces in obtaining reliable information. Mr. MORSE, will you please send a dozen of
Washington, D.C. The recent crisis was enormously frustrating the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD sheets, showing
Sek: In the April 6 issue of I. Stone's officione who refuses to accept the veracity o your al Government statements and expl na- hands position, people? put them in the.
Weekly a section is abridged from your March h tions. Thank you.
25 speech in the Senate on South Vietnam.
The Weekly states in its abridgement: "We Since the American Government has quite ANGINNETTE SHERMAN GORES,
are there we say at the invitation , , the consistently 1~ and Udeliberately lied dlto matters con- RIALTO, CALIF'.,
Government is our own creature. we Know -_==?==s =-?~~~ w -___ ______ ,
it and the world knows it. One might as sought to counter this deception, it seemed DEAR SENATOR: I always used to impress
well try to claim that the Soviet Army is useful for me to find out if you could pro- with your views, because regardless of party
in East Germany only at the invitation of vide me with any information. Your mem- affiliations, all other needs of conformity, I
the East German Government." bership on the Senate Foreign Relations think you are one of those who says what he
It continues further on in the article: Committee and your deep concern with de- thinks.
"There are no' Chinese soldiers fighting in velopments in Indochina have no doubt made It is impossible to get full text of your
Vietnam, there are no Russian soldiers. The YOU one of the best informed persons in speech on Vietnam, which must include lot
these matters. of facts press and TV decline to tell Or print.
only 'foreign troops are Americans. Every
time an American dies in Vietnam, the flag I should like to know, therefore, if there is If possible I like to have full text of your
should be lowered to half mast over the any information which you could send me speech on Vietnam you gave on August 5.
Capitol, over the White House, over the Pen- and which it would be permissible for me to' Because of my knowledge of history of
tagon because boys are dying in the execu- quote, including any specific remarks which Vietnam since 15th century and United
tion of a unilateral policy that no longer has you yourself might care to make. I am par- States, French, and Vietnamese relations be-
a direct bearing on the defenses of the ticularly interested in the extent to which fore Dienbienphu and since I see not much
United States." the United States and our South Vietnamese moral base on U.S. arguments about inde-
If this is the correct sense of your Senate puppets have been carrying out air attacks, pendence of South Vietnam.
speech, it is a severe "indictment of U.S. dropping sabotage teams, supporting naval U.S. position in South Vietnam as similar
action in South Vietnam. attacks, etc., on North Vietnamese territory. to those Russian position in Hungry.
1, F. Stone, himself, speaking on KPFA Also, do you have official information rele- United States paid $2.7 billion to French
radio (a listerner-supported radio station in vant to the myth of North Vietnamese and to kill Vietnamese when their only crime
Berkeley, Calif.) stated that news correspond- Chinese aggression, infiltration, and supply- was to fight to kick French out of their coun-
ends from other countries covering South ing of arms and men? I have followed most, try, yet United States did not mind to gave
Vietnam found that of all the arms recov- if not all, of your remarks which have found Ho Chi Minh and Pathet Lao when they were
ered from the Vietcong, a vast majority were their way into the newspapers, including fighting against Japanese.
United States made and only a small propor- more sympathetic publications, such as I. F. loo After korldoWarF Four over, Freedoms, of thole
tion were made in Communist China. If Stone's Weekly,
this is so, it makes talk of taking the war Thank you very much for whatever addi- Charter and all those freedom nonsense
north irrelevant if not dangerous. The tional information with which you can pro- French did not mind to grab those lands
above-noted observation indicates further, I vide me, and thank you again for you voice back, with approval of 'United States of
think, that the flighting is a revolution in- of dissent against the increasingly dangerous course.
ternal to South Vietnam; the U.S. arms were policies of the American Government. Before Bao Dai and after moral position
stolen by the Vietcong from South Viet- Sincerely, of United States was vulnerable at Vietnam,
namese. STEVEN J. ROSENTHAL. especially unkept parts of Geneva agreement
Statements such as the above, by respon- on Vietnam, when United States stayed out,
sible citizens such as you and Mr. Stone, COSTA MESA, CALIF'., after Mender France said put up or shut up
have raised grave doubts in my mind as to August 7, 1964. to Dulles, when they were beaten at Dien
the justice of U.S. actions in South Vietnam. Hon. WAYNE MORSE, Bien Phu by Pathet Lao and Ho Chi Minh
Doubtful though I may be and respectful. U.S. Senate, and Wo Nguyen Giap.
of your opinions, sir, I find myself with a Washington, D.C. It is nice to see that there are men like
scarcity of facts to substantiate criticism of DEAR SENATOR MORSE: You are certainly to you still existing, when heads are hot, it
the administration's present course of action. be congratulated on your splendid stand for takes guts to criticize oneself.
I would very much appreciate it if your right as you have drawn so clearly the pic- Sincerely, HALM S. GURELLI,
office would send me a statement of your ture of the southeast Asian problem. Turkish Student.
own on the South Vietnam action and of The people (meaning the man or woman
what are the true U.S. interests in the area. on the street) are not well informed with
In addition I would like a catalog of the hard regard to most of today's crisis situations. BROOKLYN, N.Y.,
facts (along with independent sources) by Nor are we thoroughly informed as to your August 6, 1964.
which you document your view and the position. But, it is the thought of some of Senator WAYNE MORSE,
reasoning behind it. us that, you have objected to the military Senate Office Building,
If I find the documentation adequate, I giveaway-the interference on our part in a Washington, D.C.
will be glad to join you "out on (your) limb" war that we cannot win, etc. DEAR SENATOR MORSE: This is to confirm to-
and, in my small capacity as a citizen, I will Many of us feel that the whole of south- day's telegram wishing you courage in the
help you in any way I can. east Asia should be neutralized and that the continuing fight against our policy in Viet-
Very truly yours, U.N. should have a firm hand. We hope for nam which inevitably leads to war.
JOHN P. WEBBER. the reconvening of the Geneva Conference. Enclosed, too, are copies of wires I have
We feel that the policy started by Dulles and sent to my two Senators.
CAMBRIDGE, MASS., carried on in support of the corrupt Diem It would be helpful to me in talking with
August 8, 1964. regime was totally bankrupt, and we feel friends and neighbors to have any available
Hon, WAYNE MORSE, the same way about Khan. We deplore the copies of transcripts of the talks you have
Senate Office Building, - strategic hamlets, the abuse of the people, been making on this question. Truthfully,
Washington, D.C. and the no-win, wasteful situation, as we see I had given but passing attention to the in-
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I should like first it. conspicuous newspaper . reports of your
of all to express my gratitude and admira- You may not agree at all, but De Gaulle speeches. But shocked as I was by the Presi-
tion for the courageous stand you have con- has, to the way of many people's thinking, dent's message on Tuesda= night, and the
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subsequent developments, I was overjoyed
when I saw and heard you on TV this morn-
ing. It bolstered my hope and my deter-
mination to aft that you are there and still
lighting in the face of this veritable landslide
of war incitement.
Keep up the good fight. I am sure there
are many like myself who want to help in
any small way we can.
Sincerely,
BROOSI,YN, N.Y.,
August 6, 1964.
President LYNDON B. JOHNSON,
White House,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR PRESIDENT JOHNSON: It is not my
custom to dash oil letters to public officials
at the drop of a hat. But since hearing your
message to us fellow Americans last Tuesday
night, I have not had a moment's peace of
mind. When you said that our planes at
that moment were in action, I shuddered
remembering the nightmare of the Korean
war behind us and aghast at the possibility of
nuclear war ahead of us. As every passing
hour brings new efforts through radio, TV,
and the papers to raise a war fever, I am
increasingly alarmed. I could not go to
work this morning before writing to you.
If we are indeed a country whose Govern-
ment exercises power by consent of the gov-
erned, I must in good conscience raise my
small voice to declare I do not consent to
your message of Tuesday night, nor your
speech at Syracuse, nor Ambassador Steven-
son's presentation at the U.N. Security Coun-
cil yesterday, nor the joint resolution being
debated In Congress today. And I have so
wired to my Senators.
Without any hesitation r am ready to
make every sacrifice for the genuine defense
of my country. But I am convinced that my
country is In no way threatened by North
Vietnam's PT boats in the Gulf of Tonkin.
At this moment, incited by publicity, many
people may be horrified by an "unprovoked"
attack upon our destroyers. But these same
people, if furnished more information and
given a chance to really judge, would prob-
ably join me in asking. "What are our de-
stroyers doing there In the first place?" Why
have we let our Government get into the
business of upholding one corrupt and shaky
regime after another, none of which have
enjoyed the confidence of its own people?
Wasn't the experience of France, and its In-
evitable debacle at Dien Bien Phu lesson
enough for us? Do we have to step into
France's outworn colonialist shoes? And at
what cost to us taxpayers?
You seemed to take pride and comfort, Mr.
President, in the fact that Senator BARRY
GOLDWATER supports your conduct In the
Vietnam situation. I am frankly shocked.
It was bad enough to see a candidate of Sen-
ator GOLDWATER's extremist views nominated
by a major political party, but at least we
had the alternative of supporting a mature,
forward-looking, thoughful, reasoning leader
in the other party. Do you not realize there
Is no statesmanship In capitulating to Sena-
tor GoLDwATER's brinkmanship?
Let me refer again to the astronomical
cost of our Vietnam policy. How can we
keep on spending billions in support of a
dubious "freedom" in Vietnam (which the
majority of people in Vietnam reject) at
the cost of building the foundation for real
freedom for the Negro 20 percent of our
citizens here at home? Just Imagine what
effective application could be given to both
the civil rights law and the antipoverty
program if the funds now used for a false
defense of freedom in Vietnam were allo-
cated to a real defense of freedom at home
in the form of job opportunit'es, job train-
ing, quality education in fntergrated schools,
slum clearance and new low-rent housing.
This would be of tremendous benefit not
only to the underprivileged of all races but
to the whole population, and especially to
the Negro people as well as the Puerto Rican
and Mexican-American minorities.
President Johnson, many of your fellow
citizens hope you will have the courage and
the bigness to recognize the error of your
policy on Vietnam (which Is a result of the
unfortunate policies you inherited from
previous administrations) and will withdraw
the joint resolution, pull out our Armed
Forces from that area and give the people of
Vietnam the liberty to solve their own prob-
lems in their own way.
Respectfully and sincerely,
CLARA COLON.
Senator JACOB K. JAvrrs,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.:
For sake of peace please vote against reso-
lution giving President power to declare in-
stant war.
AuousT 6, 1964.
Senator KENNETH B. KzATrNG,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.:
To preserve peace urge vote against resolu-
tion tantamount declaration of war.
CHICAGO, ILL.,
Senator WAYNE Moasz, August 5,1964.
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: It takes guts to take
the stand you did on the NBC program this
evening. Your courage and integrity in
pointing out our violations of the Geneva
agreement are exemplary. We have read
an abridged version of your speech to the
Senate on June 29. Please send us a copy
of the entire speech. We heartily concur in
your statement. "Before any administra-
tion threatens to take the United States into
war It should exhaust the last possibility
to avoid It." We can hardly believe that
bombing bases In North Vietnam fits Into
this possibility. Apparently we have learned
nothing from the disaster that befell the
French In Indochina, and by escalating the
war we may all of us "pay the uttermost
farthing"
Cordially,
Dr. and Mrs. ALFam STgrN.
EVANSVn.LE COLLEGE,
Evansville. Ind.,
Hon. WAYNE C. MoasE,
Senator from Oregon,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
MY DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Congratulations
upon your forthright affirmation of sound
moral truth In the midst of the belligerent
nationalistic spirit of the day.
The radio and television reports have given
only partial extracts of what you said, how-
ever, but by putting together what each of
the three networks quoted I suppose we have
a fair representation of what you really said.
If It Is possible to have a copy of these
statements and of other statements that you
will make in the near future, I shall be very
grateful to be on your mailing list for such
materials. Some of the materials will be
directly useful in my teaching of a course in
ethics, and the rest will be interesting and
morale-boosting for me to have personally.
Thank you. With all good wishes, I am,
Sincerely yours,
HARRIS D. ERICxsON,
Professor of Philosophy.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR: Were your remarks regard-
ing the situation in south Asia extended into
the RECoaD? If so I would appreciate a copy.
At least there some Senators who are
concerned about sending our boys to war.
Sincerely yours,
PrrTsevaos, PA.
WAYNE MORSE,
U.S. Senator,
Washington, D.O.
BURLINGTON, VT.,
August 5, 1964.
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: Congratulations on
all your past speeches on the errors of our
foreign policy in southeast Asia. All our
citizens owe you a debt today for the cou-
rageous way In which you expressed the
"nagging doubts" which many of us feel over
President Johnson's decision to attack mili-
tary installations in North Vietnam when
our fleet was in no Immediate danger. I
would like very much to have copies of any
of your speeches on this topic which may be
available. Keep up the good work.
Sincerely yours,
THoiAs J. SPINNER, Jr.
Los ANGELES, CALIF.,
DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I n to a1964.
August
agree with
your position on refusal to agree with the
resolution on engagement in North Vietnam.
The parents of all children should be grate-
ful that there Is at least one Senator who
can expose the onesided argument of Presi-
dent Johnson to engage in aggressive war.
Please send me your entire speeches on this
vital issue before the Senate now. What can
the people do when all the news media are
controlled? Even the proceedings of the
U.N. weren't carried in its entirety here in
Los Angeles. What can be done to make
these channels open to the public?
Yours truly,
MISADVENTURE IN VIETNAM
Mr. MORSE. Mr. President, I ask
unanimous consent to have printed in
the RECORD an article entitled "Misad-
venture in Vietnam: The Mix of Fact
and Myth," written by John Gange, and
published in Nation magazine for August
24, 1964.
John Gange is director of the Insti-
tute of International Studies and Over-
seas Administration, of the University
of Oregon. He served for some years as
an officer in the State Department. i
am proud to ask unanimous consent that
this scholarly article by an outstanding
professor at the University of Oregon be
printed in the RECORD. His scholarship
has won for him a high reputation.
If one will read Mr. Gange's article,
entitled "Misadventure in Vietnam: The
Mix of Fact and Myth," he will find fur-
ther substantiation of the criticisms of
U.S. warmaking policies in Asia that the
junior Senator from Alaska [Mr. GRVEN-
ING1 and the senior Senator from Oregon
have been presenting on the floor of the
Senate for the past 8 months. They will
find ample support for the position of
the Senator from Alaska and the Sena-
tor from Oregon in refusing to vote for
a joint resolution which, as we said at the
time, constitutes a predated declaration
of war, giving to the President. in clear
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