CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20505

0 7 OCT 1993

Dr. Joshua Lederberg

President, The Rockfeller
University

Box 115

New York, NY 10021

Dear Dr. Lederberg:

We have translated two paragraphs from the 1969 Literatur-
naya Gazeta article that you called to our attention during your
visit here on October 6. The second contains the material used
by Dr. Alexsandrov in the address reported in Vestnik ANSSSR No.
6, 1981. As you can see, Alexsandrov selectively quoted from
the Literaturnaya Gazeta article and, in doing so, distorted
its meaning.

The overall intent of reprinting your article and the
accompanying commentary by Professor Badalyan in 1969 was clearly
propagandistic (they appeared on a page entitled "Polemics").

We do not feel, however, that the presentation of your article
was particularly unfavorable, nor did Professor Badalyan's
commentary constitute a strong or unfair attack on you.

Certainly it was within the bounds of debate that would be
considered normal in the West. In summary, it appears that the
fault in this matter lies with Dr. Alexsandrov in misrepresenting
your position.

A copy of your original article in Technology Week has been
ordered from the Library of Congress. We will compare it with
the version that appeared in Literaturnaya Gazeta and inform
you whether the Russian translator seems to depart significantly
in content or tone from the English. (ALL UNCLASSIFIED)

Able. Tf pen.

Allen Thomson
Analyst
Developmental Programs Bra

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