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} qua | CONFIDEYTIAL tions “for the sole purpose of carrying on propaganda on behalf of the Soviet Union", In the December, 1948 issue of "Soviet Russia Today" in a column captioned "Americans Greet the Soviet Union on Two Anniversaries", contained a short paragraph of greetings from certein individuals, including W.E.B. DU BOIS, in which they congratulate the Soviet people upon the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the USSR and the 15th anniversary of ae ee os the establishment of American-Soviet diplomatic relations. reliability, attended a rally for Doctor W.E.B. ors, sponsored by the Council on African affairs held on June 19, 1949 at Rockland Pelace, New York City. The rally was called by the organization to welcome the return of PAUL ROBESON and DU BOIS from the World Peace Conference in Paris. 2 yy . In the November, 194.7 issue of "Soviet Russia Today" there was an article written by W.E.B. DU BOIS entitled "Most Hopeful State in the World Today". In this article DU BOIS states that he believes the greatest events of the Twentieth Century have been the Russian Revolution end the freeing of India, and states further that if the American people realize "how much has been accomplished, they would be willing to work with Russia on reasonable terms", The "New York Herald Tribune", New York daily newspaper, dated April 26, 1949 carried an article which stated that the Communist-backed World Congress of Fighters of Feace voted today to establish a permanent world-wide committee to fight for peace. The permanent committee named many persons prominent in Communist or leftist circles. The name Doctor W.E.B. DU BOIS was on this committee. - 19 - FCONt! Tee ir