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Demonstrations Protesting United States Interventicn in Vietnam . - a. APPENDIX GREATER NEW YORK LABOR PRESS CLUB , . A source advised on December 6, 1962, that the Greater New York Press Club (GNYPC) was formed during February, 1961, by LOUIS WEINSTOCK when he was the General Manager of "The Worker" by obtaining members who would contribute funds, subscribe to and work for "The Worker," and also to hold social and culturel affairs. The source stated that in the spring of 1962, JAMES LUSTIG was the Rusiness Manager of "The Worker." LUSTIG announced at a press club meeting at Adelphi Hall, New York City, held on April 26, 1962, the formation of a new press club known as the "City Press Club Executive Board" (CPCEB). The purpose of this new club was to coordinate the work of all the borough press clubs in the New York City area; to strengthen the work of the press clubs; to organize new press clubs; and to draw in people ‘whovere not members of the Communist Party, United States of America (CPUSA). The source stated that the basic purpose was to raise funds for "The Worker" and increase the circulation of that publication. Rersons not members ef the CPUSA could be members of the new club, but leader- ship in the club was limited to members of the CPUSA. The name of the CPCEB was later changed to "Greater City Press Club" (GCPC) which club became the success*r of the GNYPC. The source continued that in July, 1962, LOUIS WEINSTOCK again became General Manager of "The Worker" and the GCPC again became known as the Greater New York Readers! Ciub, Greater New York Readers' Clubs, Greater New York Readers' Conference, Greater City Press Club and the City Press Club, by personnel responsible for prepartion of notices and literature regarding meetings and activites of the clubs. The source advised at that time the GNYPC had no office or headquarters and used tne mailing address of "The Worker," 23 West 26th Street, New York City. "the Worker" is an East Coast Communist newspaper. - 2-