MR. SOUERS, EXEC SECY, NSC, CALLED CONCERNING THE CZECH SITUATION AND

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Mr. Souers, Exec Secy, NSC, called concerning the Czech situation and
also situation in Finland. Requested the ORE Current Branch to
brief all pertinent cables on above subjects. Later a brief was
delivered to the White House.
Briefed the Director on conversation on Thursday with Congressman
John Davis Lodge and regarding the Italian
Briefed the Director on conference with
Greek situation.
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Checked with Office of 0 erations concerning Air Force request that we
determine if Mr. and 'ar. recently returned from
trip to Russia, were available for discussion I ante
Division, USAF. 00 had queried the nd had
soadvi ed Air Force; reply has not been received from C
Called General Sibert, 00, reference possible need for interrogators
and safehaven for defector. State Department was to query FBI
of their interest in subject; and would advise if we were to
take charge of interrogation.
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applicant -- reference status of his application.
Was requested to address a letter to the DCI in order that it could
be routed into proper channels for reply.
reference replacement for General L---J----Deputy Director 25X1
stated that there was nothing official about Gen. 0 at this time
and that an approach was not to be made at this time because it 25X1
might prove embarrassing.
Requested security file on
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Miss Ruby Juster, Pathfinder News Magazine, 1323 M St. Nw, queried
about workings l Deputy Director rexplained our de ire
for complete anonymity but mentioned that was 25X1
available to press--although we had requested no mention be made
as to source if used--and that he would check to determine if
Pathfinder News Mag. was on distribution list.
I Iapplicant, telephoned to inquire status of application--
n erestec In p.w. activities. Stated that he would have to make
a decision reference offer of job. Deputy Director advised there
had been no particular activity in the field in which he was
interested,, although the subject was smoldering, and believed it
would be wise for applicant to accept offer. If at such time as
there was increased activities in the particular field of interest
to it was possible he would be contacted.
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1 March 1948-- 2
Col. L--en A&M, advised the Director had signed covering memo
on enabling legislation to be delivered to Budget Bureau.
Reference inspection of warehouse area--stated he was aware of
unsatisfactory condition and had requested I&S to make an inspection;
that the matter would receive positive action. By memo, the
Deputy Director advised that an inspection of the area would be
made by either the Director of the Deputy within the next ten
days.
Mr. Doherty. FBI, was permitted to read the Memo from Mr I
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Project, concerning an inquiry by the local FBI agent. See copy oft 5X1
Mr.Iemo in project file.)
OSO, delivered translations of Italian documents.
Mr. Houston and Mr. Pforzheimer, General Counsel, reference section in
enabling legislation regarding allocation of visas for our use to
enable movement of certain individuals.
Captain dv. Council, reference Memo for Chairman, USCIB.
General Sibert, 00, inquired status of "safehaven" project; was informed
that the Director had requested no action be taken at this time;
however, there was no reason why certain preliminary inquiries could
not be made discreetly as basis for future consideration.
General Sibert, 00, reference memo from Col. II NEG, regarding 25X1
scientist soon to visit US; desired to learn movements of individual
and requested interrogation of subject. Deputy Director stated that
this would have to be checked with FBI as all other matters con-
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alien*interrogation.
Mr. Thompson, State Department, advised that Mr. was to call on 25X1
FBI to learn their interest in Czech defector; would advise the
Deputy Director 25X1
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Col. Carter Clarke G-2 reference rush shipment of signal equipment 25X1
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going in care queried if it were from CIA. We checked
with Col. 0S0. Later, Maj.0 of Col.
office advised that he had obtained the information. 25X1
I&S, concerning 0 (hypnotist)--offer could be made of 25X1
CAF-11 in I&S or as P-6 psychiatrist in Personnel. Stated AEC was
interested but would not be able to fully utilize subjects
qualifications. Deputy Director stated he would obtain decision
from Director on Wednesday. Mr. Omentioned that OSO had 25X1
suggested possibilities of using subject in Training Branch.
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Mr. 0 SO, advised to make this contact, to make discreet
inquiries to obtain all possible information but to make no commit-
ment.
Mr. Blum, Office of Sec Defence, reference his discussion with the
Director; need for organizational and functional charts for use of
the Board of "3" surveying CIA; requirements for certain personnel
strength figures. Deputy stated an arrangement would be made
whereby certain of this required information would be made avail-
able to him.
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Deputy Director endeavored to reach Col. ID, by telephone 2 5X1
in connection with conversation of 1 March regarding shipment of
signal equipment.
Rear Admiral John Gingrich, AEC, telephoned to inquire about an IAC
meeting. The Deputy Director stated he would discuss with the Director
and would contact Admiral Gingrich tomorrow (3 March). Admiral Gingrich
did not know if it would be advisable for him to attend the IAC meeting.
R. Adm. C. E. Olsen, OCD telephoned that the War Department Career Manage-
ment Branch would probably call the Deputy Director to request
clearance and confirmation of orders for Col. Ion 25X1
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Mr. ORE, informed the Deputy Director tat
employee of who was not transferred
into CIA, desired to discuss with the DD the reasons for this action,
Security file on above individual requested.
Comdr. Grantham, White House, advised they had a pouch going out early
Wednesday morning to Admiral Leahy and suggested that we prepare a
brief on (1) rumor regarding Russian embargo on all US ports;
(2) latest developments on Central American fracas--Guatemala,
Honduras, etc--with particular reference to British Honduras.
ORE, directed to prepare above briefs and deliver to
Deputy Director. This was done and papers delivered to Comdr.
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2 March -2
I&S, reference American Soviet Science Society; advised
I&S had a file on subject including roster of membership in above
organization, some of the background, information on grants from
Rockefeller Foundation and on procedures thru Bureau of Internal
Revenue to obtain income tax status.
General Sibert, 00, reference meeting with Mr. Thompson, State, regard-
ing Czech; possibility of need for funds; family and servants;
certain dangers involved.
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Deputy Director stated that the Director had queried FBI,
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Mr. Souers, Exec Secy NSC, reference discussion with Mr. 951
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had received their comments, and would make a decision either
Thursday or Friday of this week; suggested that Mr. so 25X1
Mr. Asst to ExDir reference request byl 00, concerns 5X1
implementation of
Deputy Director called on Comdr. Grantham, White House, to inform him
of Czech defector.
Congressman Havener, x 372 Capitol, advised he had received an inquiry
from a San Francisco newspaper concerning report they received in 25X1
San Francisco to the effect that Russian planes have been flying at2 5X1
great altitudes over Japan and Alaska with some new radar equipment
which enables them to make maps of areas at high altitudes
epu y Director stated there had en recurring reports of this
but nothing to substantiate the reports. Stated that it was
feasible to fly over waters not under our jurisdiction and make
photographic maps. Suggested that the Congressman might desire to
contact the Air Force.
Informed Mr Jr Capt. Adv. Council, that the IAC 25X1
meeting on Thursday would cons S o USCIB membership.
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2 March - 3
Admiral Olsen, OCD, reference matter of procedure-- will present the
problem at a later date.
Called Mr. SO, and requested that he get in touch with State
Department presumably Mr. Stone) and suggest that if they write
a formal request to the DCI stating that they felt the preparation
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Checked with Communications Branch conarning Hallicrafter being repaired.
Mr. Doherty, FBI, stated he would be over on Wednesday.
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on the subject of funds to finance
Col. Galloway reference Deputy Director's discussion with Mr. S0,
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Services Br, A&M, reference call from Mr. Kirkpatrick, Contact
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Branch, regarding funds for project F
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~. Deputy Director approved expenditure.
Director's Weekly Staff Conference.
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2 5X1 Col. Exec. A&M, and Mr. I &S, regarding Mr. 0 ~
temporarily and ultimately utilizing his abilities in SO trahing Branch.
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I&S, reference pass for Deputy Director -- need for one in
civilian clothing.
Exec. A&M, reference personnel strength figures required by
Mr. Robert Blum, Office of SecDefense, in connection with survey of CIA
by board of "3". Deputy Director stated the figures made available
would not include SO.
Col. Galloway, 80, reference trip to London by Mr. Dulles, member of CIA
survey board----desirability of notifying Scott to discuss operations
freely with Mr. Dulles.
General Q reference employee in VA office in Miami; Deputy
Director stated he would be glad to talk with her when she is in
W.D.C. and suggested that he would be interested in obtaining
her personnel file from VA---General will arrange to have it 25X1
delivered.
With Director to Office of Operations for briefing on operations of the
Office of the Assistant Director for Operations and operations of
the Planning and Coordinating Staff, 00.
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Captain Qreference conversation with Admiral Gingrich, AEC
regarding IAC meeting scheduled for Thursday, 4 March; Adm.
Gingrich had stated it might prove embarrassing if he were to
attend.the meeting if the members planned to discuss flow of
information to AEC. Deputy Director stated that the IAC
would review flow of information to all agencies, including IAC,
having particular reference to last USCIB meeting; and believed
Captain 0 should call General Todd, Joint Staff, and
discreetly relay this same information.
Deputy Director
explained the matter to Col. ExA&M, who will ask Mr. 25X1
Finance, to contact Mr. Stone to complete arrangements.
reference discussion with Mr. Stone, State reizardin
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General Sibert, 00, reference interrogation ofi __j recently 25X1
returned from Middle East; stated there was little ormation
in verbatim transcript of interview and suggested that it be
returned to interrogators to endeavor to obtain additional
information. It appeared subject had little information to
offer except that he wanted arms, funds, and personnel.
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Mentioned the Czech situation and news conference to be held.
Requested breakdown of personnel figures by branches in ORE--for use
in connection with information being prepared for Survey Board.
General Lemnitzer, National War College, reference Director's letter
to Admiral Hill, NWC2 suggesting that they might like to have
Mr. Daddress students on the subject of USSR. Deputy
Director will ask Mr. 0 to accompany him to NWC some day 25X1
for preliminary discussion with Gen. Lemnitzer, after which
definite arrangements can be made.
Security Branch, delivered "disaster plan" pass; discussed 25X1
precautionary measures which had recently been taken for security. 25X1
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Mr. Robert Blum, Office of SecDefense, regarding personnel strength
figures, breakdown by offices, and organizational chart. He stated
that all necessary security measures would be taken for guarding
information used for investigation of CIA activities by Board of "3".
Col. Galloway,. SO, reference request that certain US representatives
be recalled from Czech embassy by Czech government. recommended
that the Director urge State Department to take retaliatory measures.
Mr. Thompson, State, concerning Czech press conference; stated TASS
broadcast indicated that the U.S. Government obviously had advance
information of resignation of Czech Ambassador because there were
certain individuals present at press conference who were not
members of the press. Press Section of State had been queried
and Mr. Thompson believed it would be pertinent to state that
Approve or I elepase kff/~~7~~ 0R 8recently,
pre au ionary measures were en ty having p ain clothesmen present.
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Admiral Olsen OCD reference handling of requests for material by
queried if it would be possible to route
requests thru Requirements Branch, OCD, who could properly
coordinate request; he stated that steps would be taken to
keep the request and material involved in channels.
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4 March 1948
Col. Ikeference request by Budget Bureau for detail of personnel
to assist in determination of accuracy of budgetary requirements
for intelligence as presented by other departments, detection of
unnecessary duplication of activities, etc.
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Col. Babbitt, ORE, reported advance information that the Army was
going to request detail of Col. [ tEporary additional duty 25X1
upon arrival of from Argentina.
Col. eference ORE request for temporary duty of Dr 25X1
cons ant basis, in connection with preparation of report.
Deputy Director requested that the Asst. Dirf., ORE, forward a
written request for Dr.II temporary services; that the 25X1
request will be approved for not to exceed 3 days duty; and that 25X1
future requests for subject's services will not be approved for 25X1
security reasons.
Disc ed with I I ecurity and personnel file of Mrs.
employee of who
was not transferred to CIA rolls because of security disapproval.
Deputy Director will interview on Friday, 5 March.
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had signed Memo to USCIB members, with referenceato1the IAC meeting.
Mr. Houston, General Counsel, reference letter to Dir t
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WWW be at
meeting (to be held today) to dissolve t
he SANACCaSub-Comm ofCSSE
,considering psychological warfare.
former employee in OSO; with draft of suggested reply I
Director's signature. Deputy Director reviewed case. P' for
Mr. John Davies, State, advised that action
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Reference a paper he had sent over via Mr. -would appreciat2 5X1
any comments; section can be handled separately. 25X1
Reference Capt. is familiar with subject's
qualificat ns; state individua someone we would want in
institute mentioned in his paper; Subject had written to friends
in States re intentions to commit suicide. Mr. Davies urged
that food and words of encouragement be sent to individual to:
Col. Galloway reference departure for New York--will return Saturday.
Col.- eference resignation of dir. OCD.
(Eta 332)
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Col. Bronson, VA, reference personnel file on
Miami VA office.
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Requested the acancy not be a temporarily
because Director has plans.
Reference project to cover expenditure of funds in connection with
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Mr?
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Col. reference Director's decision to reverse the I&S dis-
approval for security of Mrs.
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issued to effect transfer to A rolls from
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Admiral Oreference clarification of remark in a memorandum which
the Director forwarded to him on 4 March.
Col. Galloway requested to determine when Mr. Dulles is expected to
return from Europe in order that Deputy Director may contact him.
Mr. Stewart Alsop concerning situation in Italy; also talked with
Director.
Meeting with Col. 0 Mr. and 14r. Reynolds, Deputy 25X1
Commissioner for PBA, for preliminary discussion of CIA building
requirements.
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8 March 1948
Advised that his orders should be received about 5 May ordering
him to NOB, Norfolk.
Director reference request by SecDefense to interview
of New York; psychoanalyst; in Army during war.
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Col: Galloway reference applicant (recommended by Dr. 25X1
); had turned down offer in Communications Branch and
stated she would re-apply at a later date.
Admiral Olsen reference material received; 25X1
bear no indication as o source and they are for Internal use only;
others from[ )re the basic intelligence type and, with proper
approval, may be disseminated to other agencies. Will consider
the problem of disseminating as an information report--similar to
those published by 00. No decision was made and subject will be
discussed further.
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Director's Weekly Staff Conference.
assignment as MA.
Mr. reference sites for proposed building--mentioned areas in
and, across from Naval Medical Center, and the Nevius tract.
Deputy Director will talk with Col. Dryden, VA, about their plans
for the Nevius site.
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Mr. Dibble, March of Time, stated they were making pictures in connection
with the "cold war"; one in the series was on France, another on
Italy, and the third was to be on Greece; and in that connection
wanted to present the matter of radio broadcasts by Soviet Russia.
F_ I The Deputy Director stated that we would not
permit them to photograph any of our operations nor to make any
reference to us in that connection. Mr. Dibble then proposed that
they might use pictures taken several years 25X1
ago and the Deputy Director agreed providing there was no 25X1
connection between the footage used and our 25X1
narrsnnnal _ name _ aF.n
Admiral 0 reference recent request from Generall regard-25X1
ing USSR Information Bulletin published periodically by Soviet
Embassy, WDC. General 0 was particularly interested in the 25X1
issues of 4 Sept. 1946 and 10 Sept. 1947. The Bulletin is a
purchase item; OCD will determine cost. Admiral lbtated that 25X1
we would be able to furnish Gen. with the two requested 25X1
reference request for Col.
issues.
reference identification for members of the Survey Board
Cal.
reference personnel figures with exception of OSO.
and Mr. Jason Page, Chief of Mission, Rome.
General 0 reference status of
has queried FBI for further comment.
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Mr. I -- suggested lurch some day next week. Deputy Director
stated anytime would be satisfactory. (Also asking Col.
Mr. Blum, OSD, reference biographical sketches of key personnel by
offices--for use of the Survey board -- all except OSO will be
delivered prior to Friday noon, 12 March.
Lt. Pennington, aide to Gen. Lemnitzer, Nat'l War College, reference
DD lecture on 25 March; confirmed that no visual aids would be
required; Deputy Director suggested that no transcription be made
of the lecturey as well as the question and answer discussion,
and in lieu thereof the DD would give them a clear copy of speech.
Col. Galloway and 4r. I 11 accompany the DD. 25X1
Deputy Director was invited to join Gen. Lemnitzer for lunch
following lecture-and accepted.
General Sibert and 00, reference
report being submitted for X
consideration.
Mr applicant
Given Forms 57 and PBS to compete and return to DD.
Met with Mr. Babbitt, Dr. d '91r.
intentions in Europe.
reference possible
Col. Oreference case of Miss pplicant.
Director departed for Kingston, Ontario, for lecture.
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Mr. Llewellyn Thompson, State, reference cable 353 from Budapest, 5 Mar.
received by State 6 March; believes CIA will want to comment.
Checked with Current Group, ORE, for copy of cable. Checked with
Mr. Hems who advised they had already taken steps and that he would
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Col. Ennis, G-2, called concerning the 9 March Daily Summary--page 2,
CIA comments. G-2 felt that the statement was rather ""strong."
Col. Babbitt, ORE, advised of G-2 reaction.
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Director had suggested
Captain AdvCouncil, reference Gen. Sibert's request that G JAI
and one other indivibal be cleared for "special
intelligence" in order to discuss monitoring problems
It was suggested that 1a informed that in ua s a
been cleared but were not to scuss that subject. 25X1
Col.
reference orders for Monday, 15 March-will stop by to pay
his respects to Director and Deputy Director on that day.
Mr. Doherty, FBI, concerning information 6n two individuals that
State had been requested to have recalled from local embassy by
the Czech. govt.
reference temporary security waivers. Deputy Director
explained the dircumstances under which temporary waivers could
be granted; requested that Mr. 0 always request I&S to
determine by name checks, etc, all available information.
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To Generall ffice for meeting:of Intelligence Chiefs and Chiefs of
Estimate staffs to discuss whether or not anything in recent
events indicated a change in time schedule with regard to possible
aggression by Russia. As a result of meeting, it was decided there
would be a meeting of the Estimates Groups of all Departments under
CIA sponsorship Friday, l2 March, and as a result of comments of that
group, another meeting of the Intelligence Chiefs would be held
Monday or.Tuesday, 15 or 16 March, under CIA sponsorship.
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reference contact with individual in New York, about whom
Norman Armour of State had talked with the Director. Mr.
was checking with Mr. II
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Col. Babbitt, ORE, reference CIA World Situation Report to be furnished
the Security Council for meeting today.
Also reference meeting held in General
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to meet Deputy Director.
ICAPS, reference developments of project being considered
by SANACC SSE on p.w.
Mr. Norman Armour, State, reference contact with individual in New York.
Our representative will indicate that we are not interested.
Considerable amount of money involved. Similar approaches have
been made over period of two years.
Inquiry from Sen. Baldwin's office (Connecticut) concerning an "intelli-
gence organization headed by General Donovan" as mentioned in a
letter from constituent.
Mr. Poherty7queried about al who claims to be a representati??X1
of New Republic; had visited. and was 25X1
very interested in our activities.
Col. Galloway reference Mr. Q trips to Chicago. Suggested that 25X1
a certificate be issued to indicate that he is on official business
on instructions of DCI--this for proper authorization for disbursing
agent.
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Col. Galloway advised that 0 would be informed by Mr. Dulles, 12 Mar,
the date he expected to return to NY and would be able to see DD.
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Checked with Personnel on status of application from Col. 25X1
Considered by Contact Branch, 00, as P-7; had been
cleared for security in middle of October; still on active duty
with Army. (An interim report for security Will now be required.)
Director had received a letter from Gen. 2nd Army, 25X1
concerning Col.
Admiral Olsen reference paper prepared by a member of the SANACC SSE
on P.W. land discussed it with the Deputy Director.
Col. Babbitt concerning recent report of purchase by TJ SR of rubber in
Singapore area; had been able to get no confirmation of report
but were submitting a report on the general subject to Director.
Col. I Ireference discussion with Mr. Schaub of Budget Bureau on
ra enabling legislation--several points of disagreement; will
discuss "classification" with Civil Service Commission in an
attempt to resolve differences; point on visas will be held pending
discussion with Director on 12 March.
Reference discussion in ORE with a Mr. Kirkpatrick, detailed by 2 5X1
State for temporary duty, concerning Council of Learned Societies
in connection with translation of unclassified documents. Deputy
Director disapproved any approach be made to above named Society
and indicated reason therefor.
Admiral Souers, NSC, reference "visas" in our enabling legislation.
Capt. Dennison, Naval Aide to Pres, re Navy cable NCR 8326, 100147Z-
confidential. Checked with Current Group, ORE, for copy.
Capt. 0 ORE Far East, was queried as to significance, if any,
of report. He stated they had nothing in section to confirm it
but would check with Air and Navy. Captain as so 25X1
advised. 23R*1_
Mr. Lovett, State.
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Mr. F, Oechsner, State x 2488, concerning a meeting with Asst. SecState,
George Allen, on the Information Program, scheduled for Monday,
15 March, 1000, Rm. 4166 New State Bldg.
Col. reference his discussion with Civil Service Commission
concerning section in proposed enabling legislation on "classification".
Reference inquiry by Miss Sage, who is writing an article for
Reader's Digest in which she is quoting from the Bird articles
which recently appeared in the Pew York paper on Russian broad-
casts; she suggested that we check quotations for accuracy.
Is being informed that we are unable to do so.
Reference request by OCD for use 9fl on file 25X1
in Reference Center--particularly 2 5X1
Approved.
Reference provisional clearances for Russian translators.
00, concerning message from indicating that 25X1
desired to contact Genera Suggested that 25X1
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Mr. Webb, Director, Bureau of Budget, reference Marshall Plan. Deputy
Director suggested that the Director might desire to invite Mr.
Webb over for further discussion, as a result of meeting of intel-
ligence Chiefs to be held early next week.
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Col..Galloway reference his discussion with Mr. Ladd, FBI.
Had talked with Capt and Capt. I
mentioned lack of understanding with en,
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regarding
Mr. Pforzheimer reference article by Felix Belair in NY Times quoting
Director (erroneously) with regard to his appearance on Hill on
Monday 8 March.
Captain I Ireference Navy cable -- location of airfields in Dairen
area; a so report that Chinese Air Transport plane had been pursued
and fired on by Russian plane.
queried if announcement had been made on Gen. Clay's successor.
reference Red Cross drive -- particularly discussion regarding
?quota".
General Sibert concerning request that copy of DCID 4/1 be furnished
field offices; was advised request had been approved and the
required number of copies delivered to
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Reference classified material above Confidential which had been
accumulated by Regional Offices prior to Director's decision that
no material higher than Confidential would be furnished. Deputy
Director will obtain expression from Director whether or not
this material may be retained in regional offices or must be
returned, or destroyed.
Reference the space survey being made. Requested that the Wathington
Field Office, located at 2210 E St. not be moved -- requires space
in building to which businessmen, etc., will have access. Deputy
Director stated that no commitment would be made at this time and
none would be made until completion of survey and recommendations
were being considered.
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Col. Babbitt reference meeting of Estimates Groups considering
"time schedule" of possible Russian aggression, etc.
With Director concerning enabling legislation.
With Director, Col. Galloway, and Mr.
Lunched in office.
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With Director concerning enabling legislation.
Reference meeting being called under CIA sponsorship of Intelligence
Chiefs (General Todd, General Chamberlin, General McDonald,:
Admiral Inglis, and Mr. Armstrong) for Monday, 15 March, at 2 PM.
Called Mr. ORE, reference meeting to be held Monday and
suggested that he check with Col. Babbitt concerning those
who should attend. It was believed that they should be:
Mr. F- I
Contacted individual here from Spain, at home of lrib. Fobt. Woods Bliss
as result of conversation between Director and Mr. Norman Armour, State.
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