DEPUTIES' MEETING

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R002300100037-8
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 15, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 6, 2002
• Sequence Number: 37
• Publication Date: July 8, 1952
• Content Type: MIN

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Deputies' Meeting
Tuesday, 8 July 1952
PRESENT: General Smith, Messrs. Dulles, Wisner, Becker, Hedden, Col. White
General Smith:
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a. Noted the item in today's Log concerning I in escape
and evasion activities in Korea and stated there was no objection to our working
with them, provided they could furnish us with one or two good men. air. Wisner
noted this activity was under the supervision of and participated in by 25X1
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a. Raised the matter of intelligence support for Gen. Dra r and stated
that in his opinion such support should come from the Embassy
Mr. Becker noted that the DCI had already discussed such action an receive
approval of a proposed letter.to 0 and also a reply to 0 cable on 25X1
this matter. In this connection, the Director stated that it was not incuabent
upon CIA to furnish support for Gen. Draper or other individuals involved in
similar activities unless we were so directed by the National Security Council.
In regard to the point raised by Mr. Becker concerning NIE's produced on certain
areas and which are from time to time sent to the several Anbassadors for their
comment, the DCI directed that one copy only of such NIE's be forwarded through
our Senior Representatives.
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b. Stated he had received a letter from Assistant Attorney General McInerney
requesting that this Agency make available as witnesses two other officers
who were knowledgeable of thel Mr. iisner25X1
noted that as previously discussed with the DCI he had been interviewed by two
FBI agents of the Washington Field Office on an off-the-record basis and had -drawn
up a proposed memorandum in connection therewith which he would clear with the 25X1
Director. Mr. Wisner also noted that (1) tentative arrangements had been discussed
with the above-mentioned agents concerning the possibility of
appearing as witnesses in the tter provided assurance could be given by
the Department of Justice that ese officers would be fully protected; (2) a
brief discussion was also held with the aforementioned agents regarding this Agency
making available copies of memoranda for the record regarding conversations with
The Director stated that (1) in view of the manner in which the Department
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Mr. Dulles (Contd.)
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of Justice had handled the Lattimore situation, Attorney Generj xranery 25X1
and/or Assistant Attorney General McInerney would be informed we would
not further expose our people unless so ordered by the President; (2) in response
to a query from Mr. Dulles as to whether should remain abroad, the
Director said there was no objection to his re urn ng as scheduled; however, he
should be prepared to "flit at a moment's notice;" (3) there was nothing further
we could do in regard to 0 since he was no longer employed by OIL; (!i.) in
the future, any contact between officers of this Agency and representatives of the
FBI on matters similar to that of the case would be through the FBI Liaison
Officer, and/or his successor; 5) he desired to see in
this regard today. (NOTE: 0 will see the Director at 3 p.m. this afternoon.)
After some further discussion, Mr. Dulles undertook to prepare and submit to thQ 5X1
DCI for approval a reply to Assistant Attorney General McInerney's letter.
d. Stated that he had again discussed the Lattimore case with Assistant
Attorney General McInerney who indicated that the Department of Justice had
"slipped up" in its handling of this affair.
e. Noted that I I had been employed as a consultant
and was working with
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a. Noted that the Bureau of the Budget had received a letter from Defense
requesting that (1) CIA reimburse the Department of Defense for all Military
personnel assigned to this Agency; (2) such personnel not be charged against
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Col. White (Cont'd.)
Defense's personnel ceilings. The Director asked Col. White to advise Bu .bet 25X1
that (1) he would not go along with reimbursing Defense for its people since
such action amounted to nothing more than taking money out of one pocket and
putting it in another;
a. Raised the question of furnishing intelligence and other information
to the Senior Representatives. After some discussion, the DCI approved the
recommendation that the several Deputy Directors submit to the Executive
Assistant to the DCI any information which, in their opinion, should be tran;,-
mitted to the Senior Representatives. It would then become the responsibilil.y
of the Executive Assistant to draft an appropriate letter to the Senior _tepresenta-
tives. The Director noted he desired to see the first letter sent.
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