MASTERS OF DECEIT BY J EDGAR HOOVER (REPORT IS UNDATED)-GIVES SKETCH OF RUSSIAN

Created: 1/1/1958

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By J. Edgar HOOVER

Hew York, Henry Holt and8 P Iadex

J, Sugar BdoVi^,FBI, states In his foreword that

he hen written this hook oo that every citizen will learn ahout the

Menace that threatens hie future, hie home, hie children and the

peace of the world, 1'he threat he refersle Communism.

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He gives a'short eketch of the Hussion Revolution, and analyzes, with equal brevity, Comnrunistao-called "science*. He then gives an authoritative account of hov Communisa took hold in the United States, the idisrarasArf&lJ rises and falls in Its fortunes, and explains the menace

it presentseople who have perhaps grown too confident in the

earthly stability of democratic instltutione, ^or, he eaye, "The

Communist Partyighly disciplined tool of the Soviet Union in

the United States. In the thirty-eight years since it cane into

being, it hasrained and potentially effective leadership

should the uituatlon become favorable, could expand

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ass organization of great potential power. Ho longer does it need to send ite promising young loaders to Moscow for training, because its own educational system is now performing that function,"

Mr, HOOTER nakas an interesting distinction between UoKfaunisa and liberalise. He states that the concept that Cerasjuntenew world of liberallan lerap ueed to catch non-comwuniete. liberalism means increased rights for tho citizenurb on the powers of the

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private citlien, curtailment of fraedoa of speech and press and worship of God. The state becones all-powerful, the absolute reverse of American tradition.

hapter devoted toandhe author

cpreouches briefly on how Cominternsed the American CouKunist

Pafty tooviet spy system, in the United States. These

were bumbling efforts, and not too difficult to forestall. However,

he vorne the reader that things have changed. "Soviet espionage

aoluasy, crude affair, as it vsa in the days of the

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eadly efficient.profession, skillfully

directed from Moscow, with wgll-trained agents eupplled with money,

aodern technical equipment, and experience. To the Soviets, espionage

ert of over-all state policy."

Their spy systeraisciplined structure, conposed ofboth illegal andin the sense that theyby legal representatives of the Russian gsvernment,diplomat^ The author refers to Harry GOLD, JuliusV, NOVIKOV et al and shows how they fitted into such a

But he doesingle espionageepthTV^Ts book is Meantarning to the American publica book of instruction for the Soviets.

According to Hr, EOOTSfl, sabotage Is espionage's twin partner, bat he does not believe that the Communist Party (USA) haa reached tha poist where preparatione for sabotage aro vital to its future plans. Ita snail numbers, fear of TBI penetration of Its inner discussions and federal laws against sabotage and insurrection militate against such plans. At this point Kr. HOOTER bomb to contradict himself, for he says that Communists axerogram calledesigned to place concealed members in strategic positions In basic industries and defense facilities.of an emergency these colonizers, because of their key fntf^ positions and concealed capacities, would be able to commite le, it vould seem, Introducing delicate nuancesotentially dangerous situation, She thought that trained Conwunlets may be scanning switches capable of disrupting the economic system is not one conducive to ajsijtfcw* complacency,

Hor le Mr. HOOVER complacent. Ho calle on American citizenc to EgaixiVatjaa contribute to khamijt the preservation of national security. Membersrade union or eny civic, fraternal, or social organization can help by spotting, exposing, and opposing communist efforts to infiltrate and capture that organization. Also, there might be occasions vhen anyone night have the opportunity to help.expOB^ and prevent attempts at espionage, sabotage, and other types of subversive activity. Ho one should hesitato to report information to, tut Kr, HOOTER cautions pgalnst the reporting of rumor or idle gossip/^ndTale bearing should always be avoided. For"hyaterla, witch hunts, and vlgilantos weaken eur internal security."

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