Rep. Abraham J. Multer today urged other Congressmen not to allow use of their names by the “Committee to Save the Middle East from Communism”, which was formed last week. The group is co-chaired by Louis Bromfield and Pierre van Paassen. It’s executive vice-chairman is Peter Bergson.
Rep. Multer said his attention was directed to the circulation of a letter on the letterhead of the committee signed “Gabriel Wechsler on behalf of Congressman Multer.”
In a letter to colleagues, Rep. Multer said: “The sending of this letter was unauthorized, and immediately upon learning thereof I contacted the author of the letter who agreed with me that it was unauthorized. I have taken the precaution of writing to him, telling him that I will not participate in any of the work of this committee and do not wish to have my name connected with it in any way whatsoever. May I respectfully suggest that you follow the same course.”
Rep. Multer said “while you and I will continue to exert every possible effort to prevent the spread of Communism in the Middle East as well as in every part of the world, I am sure you will agree with me that this type of operation and fund-raising appeal is not conducive to the results we seek.”
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