MEMORANDUM FOR MR. ALLEN DULLES FROM A. J. GOODPASTER

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• Document Release Date: February 21, 2003
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• Publication Date: July 8, 1957
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July 8, 1957
MR. ALLEN DULLES
DIRECTOR
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
At Governor Adams' request, I am sending you
this copy of a revised draft of a letter pre-
pared for the President's consideration as you
requested. Provided you concur in this text
we will proceed with it.
A." J. Goodpaster
Brigadier General, USA
Staff Secretary
Gen. Goodpaster advised of the Director's
concurrence at 0920 on 10 July 1957. In
response to my query he stated it would not
be necessary to send him a note of formal
concurrence.
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The Crusade for Freedom has long enlisted my
support. Together with Radio Free Europe and
the Free Europe Committee, these organizations
provide the peoples of eastern Europe with truth which
is basic to the building of a just and peaceful world.
Through the Crusade for Freedom millions of our
citizens have voluntarily helped to finance Radio
Free Europe's broadcasts. The stirring events
of the last year are proof that the spirit of freedom
is alive in the hearts of peoples everywhere and
receptive to the message of Radio Free Europe.
I am glad to learn you have accepted the national
chairmanship of the 1958 Crusade for Freedom.
Now, in asking others to assist you, I hope you
will tell them of my deep and continuing interest
in the Crusade, a private enterprise which serves
the cause of freedom with truth and power.
With warm regard,
Sincerely,
Mr. Gwilym A.. Price
President
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
3 Gateway Center
Pittsburgh 30, Pennsylvania
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Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Price (Bill):
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Ever since their founding several years ago I have been an
enthusiastic supporter of Radio Free Europe, the Free Europe
Committee, and the Crusade for Freedom. These organizations
work together to provide the oppressed peoples of eastern
Europe with the unbiased truth. It is essential that this work
continue.
Through the Crusade for Freedom millions of private American
citizens have helped to finance Radio Free Europe's broadcasts.
The stirring events of the last year stand as proof that the same
spirit of freedom which is the basis of our free society is alive
in the hearts of the captive peoples. Radio Free Europe assures
these people of our belief in their cause.
It gives me great satisfaction that you have accepted the national
chairmanship of the 1958 Crusade for Freedom. I know that you
will make the same effective contribution as did the distinguished
predecessors in the chairmanship, Henry Ford II and Eugene
Holman. In asking others to assist you, you may tell them of my
deep and continuing interest in the Crusade as a private enterprise
which has so valuably served the cause of the free world.
With my grateful thanks and warm personal regards.
Sincerely,
s/Dwight D. Eisenhower
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WAS "IN G T O N
July 19, 1950
As you know, the Free Europe Committee, the Crusade for
Freedom, and Radio Free Europe constitute a group of
activities that I have enthusiastically supported since their
inception some years ago. I have just heard that you
have indicated a possible willingness to head up the Crusade
for Freedom Drive for another year. I sins erely hope
you will find your way clear to do so.
Just at this moment, when developments on the other side
of the Iron Curtain clearly show that the yearning for freedom
remains alive and vibrant, it is particularly important that
the Crusade continue its effective work. For maximum
usefulness, wide contributions by American citizens and
American enterprise are essential in this work.
The list of those whom you would propose to associate with
you in this work has been shown me. In inviting them to do
so, I trust that you will tell them of the deep and continuing
interest I take in the Crusade for Freedom because of its
proven value to this country and the free world.
With my grateful thanks and warm personal regard,
Since rely,
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Eugene Holman, Esq.
Chairman of the Board
Standard Oil of New Jersey
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, New York
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CRUSADE FOR FREEDOM, INC.
Meeting of the Executive Committee - April 15, 1957
A meeting of the Executive Committee was held in the Board Room of the Standard
Oil Company (New Jersey) 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York at 2:45 P.M.
on April 15, 1957.
The following Committee Members and Directors were present:
Eugene Holman
Arthur W. Page
Lt. General Willis D. Crittenberger
Dr. Frank Stanton
Cecil Morgan
Also present were:
John M. Patterson Executive Vice President
of the Crusade for Freedom
Leon F. Lundmark Secretary and Treasurer
of the Crusade for Freedom
Andre F. Rhoads Director of Field Operations
of the Crusade for Freedom
George W. Campbell Director of Public Information
of the Crusade for Freedom
Richard W. Kimball John Price Jones Company Incorporated
Allan Wilson Vice President
of The Advertising Council Inc.
The meeting was called to order at 2:45 P.M. by Mr. Holman, Chairman.
Mr. Patterson reviewed the minutes of the Executive Committee Meetings
held on August 22, 1956, October 17, 1956 and January 4, 1957, which were
unanimously approved by the Committee.
Mr. Patterson reported on the progress of the 1957 Campaign including a
comparison of personnel for this and the last Campaign; the scope of Crusade's
Corporate work; the successful Newspaperboys Campaign with the total circulation
of participating newspapers; and the support and assistance given by national
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organizations. Mr. Patterson gave an interim report of funds on hand and
emphasized that more Americans than ever before had been reached by the
various methods Crusade employed in the 1957 Campaign,
Mr. Rhoads outlined the new plan employed this year by the Federal Govern-
merit to combine the scliei'-t-ation of the Faderal Agencies and employees in the
United States and overseas.
Mr, Rhoads also exhibited the large and small printed awards and embossed
cigarette lighters, which will he awarded this year to these who gave so
generously of their time and efforts in the present Campaign.
Mr. Patterson requested that the record show the full appreciation by
Crusade's volunteer and professional workers, of the very generous assistance
given to the 1957 campaign work by Mr. Eugene 'Tol nor..,
ML. Patterson called on Par.. Allan Wilson, Vice President of The Advertising
Council, Inc., who described the Council's a;ork including all forms of media,
with comparisons showing increases in the effect'.,reness of the 1957 Campaign
over last year's, including the number of people reached by Crusade's message.
Mr. Holman stated that The Advertising Council had done an outstanding Job,
the cost of which, if it could be obtained by paid advertising, would represent
an expenditure of at least $5,000,000.
Dr. Stanton observed that The Advertising, Council work had had a very
great impact not only on the networks but also on individual radio stations.
Mr, Patterson called on Mr. G. W. Campbell, w ','Lo described the extend and
volume of publicity obtained through the efforts of Crusade's public information
Staff.
(See attached reports by Messrs. Patterson, Rhoads, Campbell and Kimball.)
The Committee unanimously approved of the 19::7 Campaign work as outlined.
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Mr. Holman called on Mr. Patterson who outlined the plans for the 1958
Campaign, They include an increase and intensification in field operations, and
in the Corporate solicitations handled by the John Price Jones Company Incorporated
lie reported that Crusade plans to retain the present volunteer State Chairmen where
feasible and hopes to include a larger labor representation in the Corporate and
Sponsors Lists.
Mr. Patterson called on Mr. Rhoads, who stated Crusade must increase it's
paid part-time State Campaign Directors because of the stiff competition of other
soliciting organizations, and the trend towards the reduction of larger donations.
Mr. Patterson told of the October Munich Trip which will cost $28,055 as com-
pared with $29,500 in 1956; briefly described the 1958 Canw)ai.gn film to be made
in Munich, and touched or, films to develop a more effective speakers bureau.
Mr. Holman called. on Mr. Patterson who described the d~t-ails of the 1958
Campaign budget of $1,C0C,000.00. After sonic discuussion, (-.he Committee unani-
mously approved the budget.
Mr. Holman asked for and obtained the Committee's unanimous approval of the
contract with the Pan Americein World Airways System for the charter of an airplane
to carry Crusade passengers to Europe and return in October for the sum of $28,055.
Mr. Holman called on Mr. Patterson who explained the change in plans for our
Washington Office, which changes the $25,000 fee basis of payment to Mr. John A..
De Chant to a fee of $15,000 per annum plus expenses, effective July 1, 19_57.
The Committee unanimously approved the 1958 Campaign plans.
Mr. Holman called for an official recoa.me-i:dation to be sant to the full Board
of Directors for the nominations of Board Chairman and President. After a general
discussion, Mr. Gwilym A. Price, was recommended as CL irma*.r of the Board and
Mr. Arthur W. Page as President. il.r. Page moved that Mr. 'Io . uan be nominated as
chairman of the Executive Committee. The three nominations were unanimously
approved by the Committee as recommended.
Mr. Holman raised the question of a Special Board Meeting to he held on
May 13, 1957. After a discussicn the request met with general approval. of Committee.
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There being no further business for the Committee to consider, it was moved
and approved that the meeting adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 3:50 P.M.
Executive Vice Pr?esldent Secretary
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