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. XN; wt ~~ . .° a { Coordinaters: Marise Pols Candy Putter Nemo to: “Participants~in the Conference on Ending the Var in Indochina From: . Marise Pols a , oie aly . we « CLIIZE NSS CONFERL EOE ON ENDING THE WAI ES TNDOCIENA 160 No, E5th Street Philadelphia, Ba. 19402 Februa ry 18, 1971” The Citizens Conference on Ending the War in Indochina will as we all. bope have an impact upon the thinking of the people in the towns and cities ac-oss the United States from which the participants come. In that sense your will- ingness to accept Speaking engagements and/or radio and television and news- ' paper interviews will be very valuable. The following suggestions might be helpful in this regard. 1) The trip wlll be first announced in a News release Sent Co major Newspapers, radio statlons, etc. across the U.S. fur release on Sunday, February 21. at the Same time the contact person in your area will . be Sending copies of the release to local reporters, etc. You nuy possibly > hear from members of the media between February 21 and your departure. It "is dmportant that the mdia will get the names of the sponsoring organiza- . tions, the dates of the flight, ete. You might also want to express your * expectations of the Conference as an individual. You may also be csked to “make appointments for talks and interviews on your return. 2) It would be a good idea if ‘the eBroup would choose its own spokesman to handle media contacts as well as a spokesman for a national press ' eonference. to be held the day after arrival back in the States. 3) Another possibility is to schedule a brief news conference in co- — Operation with others from your area upon your return in your home- own. 4) In case the group has arrived at some jolnt statemant for the press, - oO +. _ 4 would be a good idea to have copies with you for your interview. 5) If by any chance n member of the national media (C.B.S., Time, Look, etc.) approaches you directly, it would be best to telephone Morparct. Bacon, AFSC's director of information, collect so we can be Inforned and hope- Tully continue to coordinate the flow ‘of information. The AFSC's telephone . Rumber is 215- 563-9372. MP: im 7 acme ee he A Project of: Y American Friends Serv Foe Coengunaas it dere? Clergy and Lay men Concerned Fellowship of Reconciliation