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tA 10025861 : CON PRTIAL independent Frovtressiva Part iPr GB 2201502 in Mey, 195), that the IPP in s Los Angel ounty is under the complete control of the CP, which sets its organizational goals, organizes its forces, and assigns its leadership. Membership in the IPP, however, does not of itself indicate CP membership on the part of any particular member. In the latter part of 195k, ond GRR «2c eveallable copies of a pamphlet soliciting help for the IPP in the November (195) election. Among the Officers of the IPP listed was PAUL ROPESON, Netional Co-Chairman, advised that a reception for 20B=2S0N was held at the ilpha House, 2016 south western ‘venue, Leos Angeles, on Narch 16, 1955. Qaygy stated that the © bulletin board at the Alpha House reflected that this reception was to be sponsored by the "Ratcliffe Clyb" and was apparently arranged by "RICK" RiTCLIFF:. = said that ROBESON's subject at this reception was Ly Pp on the freedom enjoyed in #ussia and of how his son enjoys his residence there. #8OBESON also spoke of his difficulties in obtaining a passport. ae ... wammme Cosco edvised concerning the above reception, sponsored by the "Ratcliffe Club," According to ALFONSO FREY RATCLIFFE, wo, also known es /37CK", was the IPP Campaign Manager _——— for HORACS V./ALZXAMDER (supra), IPP Candidate for Secretary of Btate for the State of California in 195k. n fed R°TCLIFFE es a 1952 Mm... identif member of the er, Miscellaneous in sdvised that ROBESON would appear in Los “ngeles in March to raise $10,000 for "Freedom" end would appear at affairs sponsored by the Los Angeles Nerro Labor Couneil (LANLC),