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Cuba’s new Family Law
Lincoln Bergman on fighting machismo and sexism in Cuba and the new Cuban Family Law
Commentary about the International Human Rights Tribunal on US war crimes in Vietnam and the struggle for Blacks in the US. Appeal to Black GIs encouraging them to refuse to fight in the Vietnam War.
US POW statements from captivity in Vietnam.
Voices of Vietnam excerpt
Program on President Nixon's actions during the war, as well as the United States' continued involvement in Vietnam after the war had ended. Also discussed is the role of the antiwar movement within the US and around the world, encouraging 'American friends' to intensify their struggle and force the US government to adhere to the Paris Agreement.
The Rest of the News
Date: 10/7/1974Call Number: KP 308Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: the rest of the newsCollection: General materials
Three reports: 14-minute story on Guinea Bissau Wins Independence; 4 minutes on convictions in Leavenworth prison rebellion; 3:53 report on tiger cases in Vietnam.
Lincoln Bergman reports from Havana, Cuba
Three programs.
Side A
1. Interviews with the 7th contingent of the Venceremos Brigade, who are visiting Cuba in a solidarity trip.
2. Report about Prime Minister Pham Van Dong’s visit to Cuba. Includes translated excerpts from speeches by Van Dong and Fidel Castro.
Side B
3. Report about the history of the Peronist movement in Argentina in the 1960s.
Nothing is More Precious Than: Vietnam Special
Date: 1/26/1974Call Number: CD 891Format: CDProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy BarrettProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: Vietnam
Special program marking the 1st anniversary the Paris Peace Accords, with interviews with recent visitors to Vietnam. Opens with brief commentary on the accord. Then comes the Union of Vietnamese report, discusses the meaning of the Tet holiday in Vietnam—a starting point of working for something better. There have been some exceptional Tets---the Truong Sisters triumph over Chinese feudalists. A poem by the Truong sisters written in 40 AD, sung/recited in English—“my wish is to ride the tempest.” Then discussion of the Paris peace agreement, and the rejection of attempted division by US/Thieu into small areas (“leopard-skin” zones of control). People have returned from Vietnam, comments from them, including Jim Larsen (National Lawyers Guild)—reunification, outrage at violations of agreement by US/Thieu; Dawn?/women (missed her name) who speak of their 4-hour talk with Madame Binh; emphasis on health, education, and agriculture in liberated areas; contrast with how the news of peace accord was spread widely in liberated areas, and hardly at all in Saigon-controlled areas; Quang Ngai province report on repression by Thieu regime; family pictures used in repression; letter from Ho Chi Minh to the children of Vietnam—first time he used the name “Uncle Ho.” Note on healthy appearance of the children wherever the delegation went. Refusal of US to recognize the PRG, also a violation of the peace agreement. US has converted military advisors into so-called civilian advisors. Computerized intelligence system of Thieu regime. No move toward the rebuilding that was called for in the peace agreement. Instead of dismantling political prisons, the repression has increased—200,000 people held in Saigon prisons—tiger cages redesigned and still used despite the agreement. The Phoenix assassination/torture program—described by two of these people returning from Vietnam—they were there 2 years, speak Vietnamese, made medical visits to the prisons—they met several political prisoners—one who had been on prison island for 14 years, the other 11 years. A very moving experience. Both shackled in tiger cases, legs disabled, but very dedicated. She saw evidence of women having been tortured, some beaten, others with a water torture/mixed with lime, electric tortures, beating, some had seizures, some brain damage, paralyzed, etc. “In spite of the horror of it all, the atmosphere was “joyous,” in solidarity with one another, helping each other, the spirit was so strong, holding one another, sing, talk politics, etc.—sisterhood and love and patience/resistance. Poem recited of resistance by Vietnamese women in prison. Strategic hamlet described, people taken away from their homes, in army canvas tents, 20,000 people, surrounded by barb wire, held as prisoners. Rice brought in from Louisiana—when they could of course grow it themselves. Liberation of hamlets by PRG, non-violently taken—a cultural troupe brought in the first evening, hamlet burned to the ground, people returned to their villages and fields. Then, just after Kissinger said “peace is at hand,” bombing began again, and Thieu regime military control. Important lesson—to distinguish people of US (“progressive Americans” from the government of the US. Mention of Nguyen Van Troi; Madame Binh—the gentle strength that flowers in a people fighting for their liberation
Nothing is More Precious Than
Date: 2/2/1974Call Number: CD 892Format: CDProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy Barrett, Mark Schwartx, with Frances Emley, Elsa JavkinProgram: KPFA BerkeleyCollection: Vietnam
Ongoing repercussions of the Tyrone Guyton killing in Oakland. New trials of Black Liberation Army, Henry “ShaSha” Brown, recess in trial of Assata Shakur (she is pregnant and ill) and Sundiata Acoli; NY Daily News campaign against BLA; Richard Dhoruba Moore interview by Mark Schwartz, on self-defense and armed struggle. Case of Ruchell Magee and his right to defend himself. Sandy Close report on Magee hearing. Prison lockdown of five major California prison goes into its third month, San Quentin 6 case and others. Fighting in Cambodia against the Lon Nol government. Union of Vietnamese report. Special program on a national hero—Nguyen Trai, military leader/strategist, poet, statesman, resistance against China (1380–1442). His proclamation of victory is read–describes overall strategy, guerrilla-type ambushes, battles, surrender of the Chinese generals. Roundup of news from Latin America, especially Bolivia, resistance of peasants and workers to government’s increase of prices, Cochabamba, repression by Hugo Banzer regime
Two, Three, Many Vietnams
Famous Poem by Margaret Randall
Working Paper California/Nevada Region
Publisher: Winter Soldier Organization, Inc.Date: 1/22/1974Volume Number: 22-JanFormat: Meeting Minutes and NotesCollection: Vietnam
Prepared from past National and Regional Minutes
Return to Vietnam
Date: 12/15/1974Call Number: KP 535Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProgram: WBCN-FM Collection: General materials
This recording provides an update on Vietnam after American combat troops were removed. Reporter Danny Schecter visited Saigon, rural North Vietnam, Hanoi, and a liberated zone with the support of the IndoChina Peace Campaign. Danny discusses the process of reconstruction, how the North Vietnamese are trying to raise the standard of living amongst the people, the spirit and culture of reconstruction, and American guilt. He interviews a number of Vietnamese people who talk about their daily life. Fighting still occurring in the liberated zone is discussed, as well as political prisoners being held in Saigon (up to 200,000), political repression, secret police, etc. Finally a number of people are interviewed about how lasting peace will actually be achieved in Vietnam.
Jerry Rubin's Letter to the U.S. - and SLA
This letter was written by Yippie leader Jerry Rubin addresses the people of the U.S. and the SLA. Rubin calls for the SLA to capitalize on the moment of power they had to create a mass movement towards social justice.
