DEPUTIES' MEETING

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R002300140002-2
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 15, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 16, 2002
• Sequence Number: 2
• Publication Date: October 30, 1953
• Content Type: MIN

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Friday, 30 October 1953
Kirkpatrick, Sheldon (part of Meeting),
and
PRESENT: Messrs. Dulles, ~fisner, Amory, Colonel White, Messrs.
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. Noted a cable from the Senior Representative
d. Referred to the Army's atrocity release and expressed the opinion
that this should have been cleared through the OCB. In this connection,
the Director stated he wanted it clearly understood by all concerned
that any CIA participant in OCB matters would first clear with him anv
decisions involving CIA or US policies. It was noted that CIA had not
been advised of the Army's intention to release in its entirety the
information concerning Korean atrocities at this time.
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e, Raised the subject of and noted the thinking of the 2 5X1
OCB -- that CIA should have a supply of these objects on hand notwith-
standing the fact that no firm decision had been made on the 2 5X1
program. The Director said if it was decided that CIA should
obtain and store these articles it was his intention to request funds
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Mr. Dulles (Continued):
therefor from the CIA Reserve and asked Colonel White to determine how
much money would be required for their purchase and storage, Mr.
I ldertook to furnish DD~A with information as to the number of
desired by OCB.
f. Referred to a cable from the Senior Representative 2 5X1
(IN 29930) pertaining to certain flights and asked to brin~* 2 5X1
this message to General Cabell's attention upon his return.
g. Noted a cable from the Senior Representat
(IN 30115) respecting the forthcoming visit of the Foreign
Minister and after sore discussion noted he did not believe any useful
purpose could be served in his seeing him.
h. Referred to the first item in the Log of 29 - 30 October ar_d
noted his intention to use this report in his next NSC briefing.
i. Referred to cables on PBSUCCESS and was advised by Mr. T,~3isr_er?
that he was fallowing this Project.
j. Referred to a proposed paper on the turnover of certain of our
activities in the Far East to the Department of Defense and stated h.e
would prefer to first submit this proposal to the E}CB before requestir~:
approval of the Secretary of Defense. Mr. Wisner undertook to follow
through on this.
k. Asked Colonel White to make the necessary arrangements to
officially employ as a Consultant.
1. Approved the postponement of the AD's Meeting to 9 November.
Mr. Wisner:
a. Noted that the Joint Chiefs of Staff had requested a briefing
on CIA on or about 18 November. The Director stated we should take
full advantage of this opportunity and noted he would "lead. off", to
be followed by DD~P, DD~I and others as appropriate. Mr. Wisner undertai+k
to bring the formal request to the Director's attention when received.
b. Stated that a report had been received fro 2 5X1
indicating that Foreign Service Officers in his area were most reluctant
to be seen with or talk to Iron Curtain representatives unless such
contact was made as a result of strictly official business. After satr~
discussion the Director asked Mr. Wisner to prepare a paper on this in
order that it might be discussed at the next OCB Meeting.
a. Reported CIA was not involved in recently men.- 2 5X1
tinned to him by the Director.
b. Stated that Mr. Houston had "peacefully" close~C. out the
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Colonel White (Continued):
and the members appeared to be satisfied. The
Director asked that letters of appreciation to these people be prepared
for his signature.
c. Stated that Budget had requested additional information from
the DD~P area and the amount we intended to include in our budget for
construction. Colonel White said these requests seemed reasonable anr~.
recommended that the information be made available. In connection wi%h
furnishing written information to the Bureau of the Budget on CIA
activities, Colonel ~Thite said agreement had been reached that such
information be maintained in a safe to be located in the ClAerea. The
Director pointed out that it would be good practice to ensure that the
initials of Budget officials seeing this information appear thereon.
Mr. Kirkpatrick:
Referred to the radio report that Congressmen Blatnik, a former
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