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American Friends Service Committee — Part 13

23 pages · May 23, 2026 · Broad topic: Cold War & Communism · Topic: American Friends Service Committee · 22 pages OCR'd
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CONCERNED YOUNG FRIENDS — Shy a * , - Je ca Be v4, . . . “iIndeed, there is'a risk that the supplics may ‘not be sq used, However, it is “folt that it is © necessary to take ‘the risk under restricted con-. ..° ditions, in.the hope of getting access to the °° | “Amerioan military: personnel’ held prisoners in” | -: those areas. Obviously, this‘is a'test. If ~* the situation does not develop as we hope it will, then the policy of issuing these limited ” licenses will have to be reviewed.’ © “= “ StOUR DUTY TO HELP'S 0 . Solas . z Theat ue , an é ene. "JOHN, BRAXTON, one of the organizers of Concerned ~ .- + Young Friends, expressed the opinion that the ~.. F government does not want to stir up an issue by | refusing to grant:licenses, but.by giving this. . reason, it always has a justification for .. ~~ changing the policy... nee gph! _ ae, "BRAXTON stated further that ‘Concerned Young Friends does not recognize the right of a : “government to limit humanitarian aid, ‘It is our right and our duty to help. This is not a political action.. Our concern is for the os Me suffering people of Viet Nam. If the Treasury ~. Department does not grant us.a license, we still plan to send the money.' " ee . “The penalty. for such an act’is imprisonment for “up to ten years and/or a maximum fine. of $10,000. In‘case a donor should have reservations about breaking the law, he will be able-to choose to‘ :withdraw the money he gave if-a license is not. “pranted. -8 744 tee A . "ttm this way, said BRAXTON, ‘'we hope to encourage as many people as possible to, give...'"" ae
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