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0-19 (Rev. t0-1-64) bic NEW YORK, Jan. 4 — In re- sponse to a question at a meeting of the Organization of Afro- American Unity here last night, Malcolm X denied he had taken personal credit or responsibility for the unprecedented attack on American racism by African na- tions during the recent United Nations debate on the Congo. The Jan. 2 New York Times had reported that Malcolm X felt he had “laid the groundwork” for the attacks during his four-month visit to Africa last summer, ; The black nationalist leader, i _ however, did not deny he felt it round was a good thing for African countries to begin to take an in- terest in freedom for American ' Negroes, It was obvious from the UN de- bate that victims of racism in as this country have important new : allies abroad. It was also apparent : that the African nations see an identity in their struggle for free- dom from white domination and the struggle of Afro-Americans. The Times article accurately re- ported Malcoli’s interest in the internationalization of the U.S. Negro struggle for equality; that he was a guest of many heads of state during his African trip; and that U.S. authgrities tock an early “interest In Malcolm’s activities in NOT RECORDED 176 JAN 27 1965 “ ed wr: : wae pl’ WASHINGTON SHOOK ur— Is Malcolm X Clueing In Afr North Africa.” Unreported by the Times, how- ever, was the consternation among U.S, officials when Malcolm X was given the red-carpet treat- - Ment in Africa, In Kenya, for example, where he was given time on the govern- Maleeim-= os pr tc Tolson Belmont Mohr DeLoach Casper Callahan Conrad Evans Gale Rosen Sullivan Tavel rotter ele Room olmes Gandy Pi icans on U.S.? ment radio station and had many top-level meetings with govern- ment officials, the U.S. embassy protested against such honors be- ing given to Malcolm X, a person not held in high esteem by U.S. spokesmen. The protest was re- jected by the Kenya government. NEW YORK, Jan, 4 -- Films of Egypt, Kenya and Ethiopia taken by Malcolm X on his recent trip to Africa were shown at the reg- ular Sunday night rally of the Organization of Afro-American Unity last night at the Audubon Ballroom at 166th St. and Broad- way. Despite freezing weather and a holiday weekend, about 700 peopie turned out for the meeting. The beautiful color films in- cluded scenes of the Egyptian In- dependence Day celebration, showing many of the leaders Of ily News liberation movements in Africa on hand to witness the military display. More films — narrated tribune by Maleolm X — will be shown american Sunday, Jan. 10, including scenes of Ghana, Nigeria, Aigeria and Egypt, Okello Odonge, member of par- liament and assistant minister of finance in Kenya, was introduced ** and spoke briefly, supporting what Maleolm X h a The Wall Street Journal stand ws The National Observer People’s World Date _ fH OS Ska Mr bet