DIARY NOTES

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP76-00183R000200040182-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: November 17, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 15, 2000
• Sequence Number: 182
• Publication Date: September 21, 1955
• Content Type: NOTES

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DIARY NOTES
21 September 1955
1. At the Deputies' Meeting this morning Mr. Dulles gave a brief
25X1C4a run-down on his trip to Europe. He thinks things are generally good and,
in most cases, improved over what he saw last year. He still thinks we
have too many peopl and hopes to out this down. Apparently
25X1A he bumped into Bob Macy o' the ure a had committed a
faux pas by asking an individual about some of
our operational programs, of whic e o c a was un ting. Mr. Dulles
said that Mr. Macy realized his mistake and was most apologetic; he thought
it was unnecessary to do anything further about it. He also saw Senator
Kennedy on the Riviera and says he believes he persuaded Kennedy to at
25X1A9a least remain neutral with regard to our use of the Langley property. He
mentioned that he had spoken to about their failure
to live up to their financial responsibilities in carrying out the - STATINTL
reciprocal arrangement.
2. Frank Wisner reported that he thought the Agency had done an
outstanding job in the recent crisis, and that in addition to
the work done by the WH Division., he wanted to emphasize that General
people deserved to be commended. 'Even though their ranks
were thin, they kept the traffic flowing on a very fast basis and handled,
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3. The budget situation was discussed briefly, in view of Mr. Dulles'
appointment with Mr. Brundage tomorrow morning. Mr. Dulles indicated that
Geneva talks, the peaceful coexistence theme that is being expounded, etc.,
make our job all the more important and that intelligence activities should
be expanding rather than contracting.
4. Messrs. 'Clark and Rapuanowere here for consultations with
personnel from outside the Agency who were interested in our site selec-
tion problem. I took them over to talk to Mr. Dulles briefly, and while
we have not attempted to influence-them in any way whatever, it does appear
that they probably favor the Langley site.
he would like to cut the estimate which he had previously approved, if
possible. He emphasized that we must look for places in the A ency where
we could save money. I mentioned the as one
place where I thought we might save some.money. General Cabell spoke up
and said he was waiting for a paper from me on this matter which he was
sure would be approved by the OCB. In our discussion it was agreed that
we should try to make internal reductions and increase our efficiency in
every way possible, but that outside of CIA we should emphasize that the
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25X1A6a 5. , Deputy Chief of the was in
upon them to reproduce 500 copies of a Russian book which they had trans-
lated. The Government Printing Office cannot reproduce it without having
a Government agency sponsor it. General Cabell therefore directed that
our reproduction facilities be used. George says this is estimated to
cost $6,000 and wants to know where the money is coming from. I told him
to send his paper to General Cabell through me and I would see that the
money was forthcoming.
to see me briefly and to express his interest in an assignment in DD/S.
I told him I would try to work out something and would get in touch.
with him within a week. He is a very good man, and even at his grade -
GS-14 - I think we might do well to get hold of him and give him some
training, with the idea of his becoming a general administrator.
5. George Carey telephoned to say he is very much concerned about
rumors he has heard concerning the Reserve Officers Program in the Agency.
I told him I did not know about this but would try to get the information
from Harry Reynolds and set the records straight.
6. Mr..,Carey also said that the Director had placed a requirement
7. Mr. Kirkpatrick says his office has been wired but nobody has
any funds to pay for the necessary monitoring equipment. I told him I
would provide the money. I will speak to Ed Saunders about that.
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8. was in to very strongly recommend the promotion
9. and I interviewed con-
25X1A9a f cerning his disagreement with the Finance Division with regard to what he
owes. Bob is to get the Comptroller to check on this and arrange a meeting
25X1A9a with when he returns to.town next'week.
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