March 24, 1961 - Linus Pauling Day-by-Day

Letter from Linus Pauling to Gunnar Jahn. Page 1. March 23, 1961

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Article: ‘Dr. Pauling to Speak on April 3', The State Hornet. [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by LP, 1961) Box #1961s, Folder #1961s.13]
Article: “Radiation Exposure,” Science. [Filed under LP Peace: Materials re: The Biological Effects of Radiation, 1960-1962: Box #7.016, Folder #16.13]
Flier from National Council of American-Soviet Friendship, re: The appeal to stop the spread of nuclear weapons written by LP and AHP. [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, April-December, 1961), Box #5.013, Folder #13.4]
Flier, “Nuclear Arms, Paulings, April 15,” National Council of American-Soviet Friendship. [Filed under LP Peace: (An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, 1961), Box #5.011, Folder # 11.7]
Letter from A. Balaban to LP, RE: Balaban asks for a copy of the petition so that she may circulate it among her friends. [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, January-March, 1961), Box #5.012, Folder #12.4]
Letter from A. Lopez to LP, RE: Lopez asks for more copies of the appeal to be sent to him. [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, January-March, 1961), Box #5.012, Folder #12.4]
Letter from Andras Tardos, Head of Foreign Languages Department, Radio Budapest to LP, RE: Tardos writes that it seems certain the major powers will again take up discussion of disarmament in 1961 but despite all these endeavors it may end in another deadlock. Tardos asks LP how a deadlock on disarmament can be broken. Tardos asks LP to give his opinion which would then be broadcast from Radio Budapest. [Filed under LP Correspondence (R: Correspondence, 1961) #342.2]
Letter from Andrea Andreen to AHP, RE: Andreen is including a translation of the appeal. Andreen has decided to send it to university teachers in Stockholm and to other intellectuals. [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, January-March, 1961), Box #5.012, Folder #12.4]
Letter from Art and Louise Hamilton to LP, RE: Hamilton is enclosing a contribution of $10.00 to LP’s cause. The Hamiltons came to Ashland from Santa Monica in 1936 when Art Hamilton quit work at Douglas Aircraft because he did not want to work on military planes. [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, January-March, 1961), Box #5.012, Folder #12.4]
Letter from Clara Vincent to LP, RE: Vincent asks for more copies of the petition and is sending in her signatures. [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, January-March, 1961), Box #5.012, Folder #12.4]
Letter from Daisy Schjelderup to Robert Schutz, RE: Schjelderup is Schutz’s local secretary and would be happy to help carry out his instructions for the reservations. Schjelderup asks for Schutz to send the names and information as they come and to let her know if there are other practical arrangements that need to be taken care of. [Schutz’s letter March 15, 1961] [Schutz’s reply April 10, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.001, Folder #1.3]
Letter from Franc Joubin to LP, RE: Joubin is enclosing some random clippings from his files that he thinks will provide LP with an insight about Major General Macklin, Professor Marcus Long and John Gellner. [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.1]
Letter from Harry Hirsch to LP, RE: Hirsch asks for one more copy of the petition to be sent to him. [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, January-March, 1961), Box #5.012, Folder #12.4]
Letter from Herbert Mike Fink to LP, RE: Fink asks for six more copies of the petition to be sent to him so that he may return them before April 15th. [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, January-March, 1961), Box #5.012, Folder #12.4]
Letter from J. Doherty to LP, RE: Doherty asks for five more copies of the petition so that he may circulate them for signatures. Doherty is writing to LP on behalf of the local peace committee of the Canadian Peace Congress. [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, January-March, 1961), Box #5.012, Folder #12.4]
Letter from J.A. Taylor to Robert Schutz, RE: Taylor thanks Schutz for sending 100 copies of the petition so promptly and is enclosing a Canadian Money Order for $2.00. Taylor notes that he is interested in receiving any samples of literature tat may be suitable for distribution in Montreal. [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, January-March, 1961), Box #5.012, Folder #12.4]
Letter from LP to A.L. Wirin RE: Encloses a check for $871.06 in accordance with his statement of March 21. Writes that he appreciates all of Wirin’s help and wishes he had some way of throttling the Internal Security Subcommittee. [Letter from Wirin to LP March 21, 1961] [Filed under LP Biographical: (Correspondence re: Senate Internal Security Subcommittee, 1960-1981), Box #2.017, Folder #17.1]
Letter from LP to Alan Paton, RE: LP regrets that his previous letter has just now reached Paton. L and AHP Are still interested in knowing if Paton would like to be a sponsor of the Conference. LP asks of Paton is planning on participating in the Conference. LP is willing to pay for his travel expenses and his living expenses while in Oslo. [Paton’s letter March 13, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.001, Folder #1.5]
Letter from LP to Bert Cochran, RE: Thanks Mr. Cochran for the letter and essay. Hasn’t completed his book on the molecular basis of civilization, but wishes he could send it to him now. [Letter from Bert Cochran to LP, March 22, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1961-1962), #76.1]
Letter from LP to Francis Hoague RE: Sends material Hoague requested for the lawsuit and mentions that he will continue to look for the advertisement by the International Nickel Company and the retraction of the libel by the Los Angeles Examiner. [Letter from Hoague to LP March 16, 1961] [Filed under LP Biographical: (Pauling v. Bellingham Publishing Company, 1960-1963, 1965), Box #3.001, Folder #1.8]
Letter from LP to Frank G. Ricker, Unitarian Church of Honolulu. RE: Shall be glad to address the Unitarian Church of Honolulu. Suggests the title for his topic be ‘Ethical Principles in the Nuclear Age’. Shall be pleased to have him tape the address and use it for his public affairs radio program. [Letter from Ricker March 15, 1961] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by LP, 1961) Box #1961s, Folder #1961s.16]
Letter from LP to Gunnar Myrdal, RE: LP and AHP hope to see Myrdal at the Conference in Oslo. LP plans to have a public meeting on May 7th at which the conclusions reached by the Conference will be presented. [Myrdal’s letter March 17, 1961] [Myrdal’s reply April 6, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.001, Folder #1.5]
Letter from LP to H.A. Hindmarsh, Toronto Star Limited, RE: Thanks Hindmarsh for making the correction and for apologizing for the error in publishing an untrue statement about LP in the Toronto Star on February 27. Expresses disappointment that his letter was not published, however, and asks which part of it was libelous. [Letter from Hindmarsh to LP March 13, 1961] [Filed under LP Biographical: (Assorted Legal Disputes, 1950-1962), Box #3.057, Folder #57.8]
Letter from LP to Kerry Yasunbu, University of Hawaii. RE: Pleased to visit his laboratory during his stay in Honolulu and give a seminar. Asks what day would be most suitable. [Letter from Snyder March 21, 1961] [Filed under LP Speeches: (Speeches by LP, 1961) Box #1961s, Folder #1961s.14]
Letter from LP to Miss Ellin Rinhart RE: Tells Rinhart that no progress has been made toward setting up the World Peace Research Organization, but that some has been made toward national peace research organizations. Says that Mr. McCloy and his staff will work on the problem of achieving disarmament through international agreement. Encloses a copy of the petition written by AHP and himself. [Handwritten note from Rinhart to LP March 15, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence (R: Correspondence, 1960-1963), #342.2]
Letter from LP to Mrs. Raveli Soltes, Chairman, Awards Committee, Los Angeles Council of Women for Legislative Action, RE: Apologizes for the delay in reply; he just returned from a trip to Toronto. He shall be in Boston on June 10th, and can therefore not come to the ceremony. [Telegram from Soltes to LP, March 16, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1961-1963), #232.1]
Letter from LP to P.H. Waldraff, RE: LP thanks Waldraff for the advice given in his letter. LP has been in touch with a man at a small foundations which is tax exempt. LP is looking into the possibility of the foundation dealing with the contributions and the financial side of the Oslo Conference. [Waldraff’s letter March 15, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.001, Folder #1.4]
Letter from LP to Peter Lerke, Assistant Research Bacteriologist, Hooper Foundation, University of California Medical Center, RE: Describes the amount of radiation his wife would have received, and concludes that there was not enough to significantly increase the chances of congenital defects. If he would like a more quantitative statement, LP would be happy to tackle the problem. [Letter from Lerke to LP, March 22, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (L: Correspondence, 1961-1963), #232.1]
Letter from LP to S. Douglas Cornell, National Academy of Sciences, RE: Asks for information on the program of interexchange of scientists between the U.S. and USSR that is operated by the Academy of Science. Requests a description of the program to be sent to Francis Hoague. [Letter from Mitchell to LP March 29, 1961] [Filed under LP Biographical: (Pauling v. Bellingham Publishing Company, 1960-1963, 1965), Box #3.001, Folder #1.8]
Letter from Marry Hirsch to LP, RE: Hirsch asks for more copies of the petitions. Hirsch’s friends signed the previous sheets very quickly. [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, January-March, 1961), Box #5.012, Folder #12.4]
Letter from Mrs. Morton Garfield to LP, RE: Garfield thanks LP for his initiative and asks for ten copies of the petition to be sent to her. [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, January-March, 1961), Box #5.012, Folder #12.4]
Letter from Phil Morrison to LP, RE: Morrison will not be taking part in the Conference in Oslo. Morrison is a supporter of the Conference, but is too weighed down with other commitments. [Reply from LP March 30, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.1]
Letter from Robert S. Cogen, Attorney at Law, to LP, RE: Thanks LP for the material sent. Mr. Cogen will read it and reply as soon as possible so that they may discuss it. [Letter from Robert S. Cogen to LP, September 18, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1961-1962), #76.1]
Letter from Robert Schutz to David Inglis, RE: LP and AHP are delighted to have Inglis as a participant for the Conference. Schutz suggests that Inglis arrange for his own accommodations and then he will be reimbursed. The formal agenda for the Conference has not yet been set. If there is a particular subject that Inglis would like to speak on, Shutz notes that he will need to submit a brief statement to the Arrangements Committee. [Inglis’ letter March 21, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.2]
Letter from Robert Schutz to Maurice Lambilliotte, RE: LP and AHP are delighted to have Lambilliotte as a participant for the Conference. Schutz suggests that Lambilliotte arrange for his own accommodations and then he will be reimbursed. The formal agenda for the Conference has not yet been set. If there is a particular subject that Lambilliotte would like to speak on, Shutz notes that he will need to submit a brief statement to the Arrangements Committee. [Lambilliotte’s letter March 17, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.2]
Letter from Robert W. McCoy to LP, RE: McCoy enjoyed meeting LP at the Humanist Convention last weekend, as well as their ride over to the TV station with Mrs. Richards. Most of those attending the convention felt that LP’s speech was the highlight of the whole affair. One of McCoy’s friends heard a thorough version of it broadcast over Radio Moscow. Handwritten at the top: “Reprints sent.” [Filed under LP Correspondence: (M: Correspondence, 1959-1961), #258.3]
Letter from Rowena Almand to LP, RE: Almand would like to help circulate the petition as she has several friends in WILPF and in a Foreign Policy discussion group. Almand asks for 25 copies of the petition. [Filed under LP Peace: (Correspondence re: circulation and signing of An Appeal to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, January-March, 1961), Box #5.012, Folder #12.4]
Letter from Walther Gerlach to LP, RE: [In German] Gerlach thanks LP for inviting him to the Conference, however, he will be unable to attend. [LP’s letter March 17, 1961] [Filed under LP Peace: (Oslo Conference Against the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, May 2-7, 1961), Box #2.002, Folder #2.1]
Letter from William B. Bean, et al, University of Iowa, to LP, RE: A new undergraduate medical textbook is being sought, and Dr. Bean would like LP to contribute. The proposed book is described. [Letter from LP to Dr. William B. Bean, March 30, 1961] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1958-1961), #39.4]
Newspaper Clipping: “Controversy Blasts Debate in Greece on Fallout Shelter,” Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, March 24, 1961. [Filed under AHP materials re: Peace and Women: Box#4.010, Folder#10.5]
Newspaper Clipping: “Dr. Pauling to Speak on April 3", State Hornet, March 24, 1961. [Filed under LP Biographical: (LP Scrapbooks, 1961-1965), Box #6.008, Folder #8.49]
Newspaper Clipping: “Equal Time for Beeny Proves Disconcerting,” WU Student Life, (Washington University) March 25, 1961. [Filed under LP Biographical: (Pauling v. Globe-Democrat Publishing Company, 1960-1964), Box #3.006, Folder #6.14]
Wire from LP to Professor Herbert Jehle, RE: “Can you airmail me copy of last week’s Senate report.” [Note from Professor Jehle to LP, March 18, 1961] [File under LP Correspondence: (J: Individual Correspondence. (Jefress-Jehle)), #189.3]