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e; VY Department of State advised an official of the Bureat Un, Septender, 1946, that the American Ambassador at Moscow had sent m report to the Department of State regarding an invitation extended to Profeasor Binstein to emigrate to the Soviet Union, The invitation, although official in nature, was in fact extended to Einstein by Professor Kapitsa. Einstein acknowledged the letter by replying by a personal letter to Stalin. Professor Xapitea, under the direction of the Soviet Government, wrote a letter to Einetein inviting him to come and work in the Soviet Union stating that, "In a land of true democracy, free from selfish taint," where they could pursue their scientific research unhampered by restrictions imposed by capitalistic society is where he desired Einstein to work, In Einstein's reply he expressed appreciation of the offer tut atated that before he eoul: consider it he would have to akk several quedtions, These questions dealt with why Jewish scientists were not permitted to hold prominent posta; why were apparently unnecessary obstacles placed in the way of Jewish scientists and research workers and why were certain Jewish professors of medical science not elected to the originally created Medical Academy. Molotov denied the troth of Finetein's allegations and again extended an invitation for Einstein to come to the USSR. It was reported that upon receipt of the complaints of Finstein, Molotov directed the Ministry of Internal Affairs to immediately ——~-—- investigate, which remlted in certain high Soviet officials being discharged for anti-semitiam, The Professérs named by Einstein were then reported to have deen slected to the acadeny (g Professor Einstein was reported in December, 1949, to be a professor of mathematics at the Institute for Advanced Studies at Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, a known University group for fundamental research, On February 13, 1950, the Atomic Energy Commission advised that Professor Einstein had never been granted a formal clearance by the Manhattan Engineer District which means that he was never investigated by the MED. They also advised that no formal clearance had been granted Einstein by the Atomic Energy Commission which means that the ABC had never requested the FBI to conduct an investigation as required under the Atomic Energy Act. The Bureau files fail to reflect that any investigation has ever been conducted on Professor Einstein for any purpose whatsoever. Who's¥ho, 1948-1949; Current Biographies, 1941 (94-3-4-1115-5X1) 64~-330-345-305; 62088260-2; Lt. Martin Webb, Intelligence and Security Division MED, New York City(100-190625-1196); Washington Post dated 8-24-45, 100-190625-4; Henry D. Smyth Report on Atomic Energy, Confidential Informant TS-215; 100-353406-4; Memorandum from Mr, Fitch to Mr. Ladd dated 9-5-46, 61-7099-6; August Bott, Security Divielon, AIC, advised SA Bates, 2/13/50. =-2a=