OFFICIAL DIARY (ACTING DD/I)

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• Collection: General CIA Records
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• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 29, 2000
• Sequence Number: 57
• Publication Date: November 28, 1952
• Content Type: NOTES

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Official Diary
(Acting DD/I)
Friday, 28 November 1952
25X1A6a 1. At morning meeting reported that the secure center for special intelli-
gence in the had been set up and was ready to go. Details are
set forth'in memorandum from AD/C2, dated 21 November, which is in the files. 25X1X6
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25X1 A9ically mentioned possibility of now under clearance. an-25X1 A9a
hile, alerted and had AD/IC confer with him. re-25X1A9a
ported to me later in the morning and suggested that because of the sensitive
nature of such an operation it would not be wise to use someone until fully
25X1 A9611eared. T suggested that the could wait awhile while25XlA2g
of 0/SI conducted the initial work I in- 25X1 A6a
dicated that there was no immediate rush in terms of days and the project
could well be set for after Christmas. Meanwhile, DD/P shops are being alerted
and State is quedng regarding contacts with
etc. 25X1A6a
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3. At morning meeting, DCI in response to questions from DB/CI gave a brief
description of the proceedings at the NSC on the 26th. Apparently, DCI did most
of the talking, the others present not having read, with the exception of
the Joint Chiefs' memo or otherwise done their homework. DCI characterized the 25X1A9-
25X1 A9 oint Chiefs' memo as "silly" and got some degree of agreement as to this from
The 'action takenkproved the recommendations of the Senior Staff but did
not include any action on the Director's larger project. The President apparent-
ly concluded the discussion with the suggestion that DCI will see if he can work
things out with the JCS. DCI went on to comment that he thought a good approach
henceforth would be through - who seemed to have some understanding of the 25X1 AS
problem. In response to my question, he indicated that we should move right
ahead withthe staff work necessary to implement Paragraph B, i. e., the terms of
reference for summary evaluation and machinery for Itsuch an estimate`" which I
once more pointed out could be very broadly interpreted. 25X1A2g
I.. Presented 0/NE Board final version of ith the thought
that DCI might wish to discuss it with Eisenhower. He only said he would read
it and consider the matter. He also did not give me any indication as to whether
he wishes this to be co-ordinated with the IAC.
5. Explained that it was none of my business but that I felt extremely con-
cerned about the matter; I presented DCI with a page and a half memorandum of my
ideas for a prompt and decisive solution to crisis in Iran.
6. Talked briefly with 25X1A9a about the necessity of cutting 0/SI and
0/RR in the Agency discussion of the Board of Estimates Program for 1953, and I
told him I had found several instances where I thought the deadlines had been set
too early and urged the necessity of making haste slowly so as to get good sub-
stance on the critical estimates.
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Official Diary
Friday, 28 November 1952
7. Attended USCIB Meeting. Sheldon attended as CIA delegate and in
General Smith's absence, General canine presided. At the end of the old
USCIB Meeting, the FBI individuals politely, but dramatically, left the
room. Off the record, Sheldon briefed the other members present on the de-
velopments with respect to Mr. Hoover's protest, the committee's counter-
offer, and present impasse.
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8. and I went over the NSC action with respect
to the summary evaluation. Expressed the desirability of proceeding im-
mediately to outline best possible terms of reference, including in tabular
form the detailed percentage of destruction estimates under various as-
sumptions as to weapons available and delivered on target. When such terms
of reference have been refined, it will then be appropriate to consider who
can best answer the questions posed, and out of that consideration, to de-
velop machinery aspects of the NSC decision.
9. Conferred with Mr. Sheldon on the following points:
25X1 A9a Mentioned apprehensions a bout Argentine actions
and Sheldon agreed to have 0CI review and comment on them. Ap-
prised him of the possibility that we might want to go even further
and produce a special estimate for the incoming Secretary of State.
25X1A2g Discussed the advantages of as against its weak-
nesses and the mechanical difficu es o m ing sure it was good
enough to circulate more broadly than it is now. Also outlined
to him mfr idea of a weekly "financial statement" type of summary
of how U. S. interests had fared in the world on a debit and credit
basis.
25X1A9a Discussed memorandum on new types of coaxial cable
and possibility of the bloc's obtaining this and thereby enabling
itself to curtail drastically its radio communications. This will
be brou ht to the attention of the appropriate authorities in-
25X1A9a eluding
Continued on discussion of OCI's participation in estimating
process. Sheldon still somewhat skeptical but agreed to send a
representative to the initial meeting next. Tuesday on SE-31 -
Albanian coup prospects, 25X6A
10. Attended OCI briefing on French and Saar political situa-
tions. 25X1A6a 25X1 A6a
25X1 A9a 11. Upon advice of and after consultation with- suggested 25X1 A9a
that he wire reaction to the 25X1 X6
25X1A9,ssibility. Left to uestion as to whether CIA man should consult
with Congen or not.
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