Vietnam Ad Hoc Committee

The first public meeting organised by the October 22nd Vietnam ad hoc committee was held on Tuesday night at Caxton Hall with about 60 people attending. It was mphasised that if the occasion is to be a success we have to reach, and mobilise whole new sections of the population. It just isn't sufficient to have the same faithful supporters turning up on every rally; hence special leaflets are being designed for distribution to immigrants, trade-unionists and students. In. the latter category a group of LSE students are arranging to tour the VSC photographic exhibition around London Colleges, and bring out a bulletin at as many colleges and technical colleges as possible, It is also hoped that the resolution passed at the TUC condeming British support for American policy in Vietnam, means that a large number of Trade-unionists will join the protest on October 22nd. The latest news from the U.S.A. is that they are aiming to mobilise one million for the March on Washington, The demonstration here is only one of many actions that will be going on simultaneously all over the world in Canada, Mexico, France, Italy, Denmark, Ireland, Austria, and many others, Three thousand postezsadvertising the London demonstration have been printed. Between now and October a great deal of help will be needed to get these pased on. to hoardings etc., so that thousands of people will see them on their way to work, school or the supermarket, Helpers should turn up at 49, Rivington Street, E.C.2. 6952) every Tuesday at 8,30pm-and on Saturdays, llam - 12 noon, Committee meeti every Tuesda e 50DM.