LETTER OF INSTRUCTION

Document Type: 
Collection: 
Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 
CIA-RDP83-00586R000300180006-6
Release Decision: 
RIPPUB
Original Classification: 
S
Document Page Count: 
9
Document Creation Date: 
December 23, 2016
Document Release Date: 
August 7, 2013
Sequence Number: 
6
Case Number: 
Publication Date: 
August 10, 1959
Content Type: 
MEMO
File: 
AttachmentSize
PDF icon CIA-RDP83-00586R000300180006-6.pdf252.68 KB
Body: 
Declassffied in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2013/08/07 : CIA-RDP83-00586R000300180006-6 /k S-E-C-R-E-T MEMORANDUM FOR: All Bureau Chiefs FROM : Chief, FBIS SUBJECT : Letter of Instruction General 10 August 1959 1. Assistant FBIS Operations Officer, returned to headquarters on 3 August fruit his African field survey 'brit to Nigeria. Ghana, and Liberia. Survey results are now being evaluated. 50X1 2. PUS' service to the U.S. delegation at the Geneva foreign ministers talks was resumed when the conference reconvened on 13 July and continued until termination of the conference. Propaganda analysis report No. 140 on the conference was cabled to Geneva on 27 July. Support of the U.S. delegation at the Geneva atomic test-ban talks is continuing, with propaganda on the talks covered in the cables on the foreign ministers talks. 50X1 3. A review of Soviet radio propaganda by Radio Propaganda Branch on Vice President Nixon's Moscow visit through 29 July was prepared on that date at the Director's request, for forwarding to the Vice President. Two propa- ganda-analysis items on the IBIS Wire responded to State Department and DD/P requests for reviews of the bloc propaganda assault on "Captive Nations Week" and of Moscow's initial reaction to the Nixon visit and the U.S. exhibition. A farther report on Moscow radio treatment of the Nixon trip was prepared by Radio Propaganda Branch on 5 August at the ntreetor's request for forwarding to the Vice President on his return. 50X1 50X1 4. The IBIS direction-finding problem was raised at the 28 July meeting of the U.S. Intelligence Board. The Board agreed to conduct a study of t rRricdtand ordered the constitution of an ad lioc subcommittee, was appointed chairman. 5. Plans for a pilot TV monitoring project in Havana have been cancelled because of budgetary limitations and the unstable situation in Cuba. Elperi- mental-monitorins to into photography-4TM be undertaken at selected field bureaus. 1 6. There was a slight drop in Latin American subversive and clandestine broadcasting activity, du* in part to seizure of some transmitters and apparently also to increasing political pressures. A new Venezuelan clan- destine was intercepted, as well as additional anti-Dominican broadcasts by Venezuelan transmitters. In the Near East, one of the two OAR-sponsored Anti- Qssim clandestine stations ceased operations, but the most nowerfUl of the overt Radio Cairo transmitters came on the air. S-E-C-R-E-T 50X1 Sum 50X1 50X1 50X1 Declassified in Part- Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2013/08/07: CIA-RDP83-00586R000300180006-6 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2013/08/07 : CIA-RDP83-00586R000300180006-6 S-E-C-R-E-T -2- 7. A new series of Quechua broadcasts by Radio Moscow occurred during the month. Special tape recordings were prepared for USIA who is forwarding them to a reputedly qualified translator at its La Paz post. A tape of the former series was also sent to La Paz. 8. USIA advised IBIS that an immediate reduction of two teletypists must be made in the joint London wire staff owing to a budget reduction, and agreed to bear the burden of service reduction resulting therefrom. Mean- while approval was given MIS London for the procurement of new local circuits, effective 1 February, necessary for the consolidation of communications at Caversham. USIA was assured that IBIS will continue joint operation until the Embassy is ready. 9. A new preprinted heading for the "pink sheet" was inaugurated. The revised format, which more prominently identifies IBIS as the source of the information reported and changes the heading to "Significant Radio Reportage" (dropping the redundant qualifier "foreign"), donsiderably enhances the appearance of this daily summary of broadcast highlights. 10. Of 297 items included in the OCI Daily Digest during the month, 76 (25.5 percent) were based wholly or in part on IBIS sources. U. At the request of the office of the Commandant, Army War College, reprints (250 copies) of two Moscow Radio commentaries carriea:previously in the Daily Report were made for the surer class convening 13 July. The purpose was to provide current examples of 'rep Soviet radio propaganda for student study and discussion; 12. IBIS operations at the Bolo Point site iWOkinava may be affected by Air Force plans to install and periodically test MACE launching facilities on the old Bolo airstrip, and Army plans for' test firings at Nike/AJAX Site near the IBIS Station. Related questions are being studied preparatory to determination of steps to curtail test firings if possible, and to again reserve space for IBIS at Sobel should it bedomenecessary to move the station. 13. Department of State allocated funds to build the Saigon Embassy, and plans to advertise for bids in late 1959. Space for the IBIS Saigon Bureau is now planned on the second floor. However, projected operation of Co trans- mitting antennas on the roof with IBIS receiving antennas raises some doubt as to the usefulness to IBIS of space in the EMbassy. Chief. Saigon Bureau has been asked to comment and make recommendations. 14. On 10 July IBIS presented an orientation for of State and Any Map Service personnel. On 17 July Acting Chief of Biographic Register presented an orientation to a group o 15 IBIS staffers on the functions and responsibilities of BR. a small group comprised S-E-C-R-E-T 50X1 50X1 50X1 50X1 50X1 50X1 50X1 50X1 50X1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2013/08/07: CIA-RDP83-00586R000300180006-6 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2013/08/07: CIA-RDP83-00586R000300180006-6 S-E-C-R-E-T -3- 15. After study of space and other factors involved in the physical consolidation of the Editorial farilitiem it wis concluded Branch and Radio Propaganda Branch reference that no action should be taken at this time. 50X1 16. Beginning with the Target List issued 31 July a new category, "International Congresses," was added as section VIII. The purpose here is to divorce such targets from any one world area, since by their nature they encompass all areas, and by grouping them together as a separate unit to emphasize the growing importance such world meetings are assuming from the intelligence standpoint. Field editors are invited to comment on this new feature and to make any other suggestions which will the Editorial Target List a better working make tool. 50X1 17. The following employees have received awards for language pro- ficiency (M - Maintenance, A - Achievement): 50X1 French Italian 50X1 50X1 Russian 50X1 Sritnish 50X1 PROPAGANDA ANALYSIS COMMENT 50X1 1. London Bureau editors are requested not to be overly sparing in the filing of material from "Voice of Truth" broadcasts in Greek. Nothing was received in headquarters, for example, in regard to this station's handling of the Glezos campaign. A few sample commentaries or better yet an FYI along the lines of the roundup published in the BBC's SUMMARY OF WORLD BROADCASTS (Part IV, weekly supplement no. 12, July 9) would have been welcomed here. 2. Radio Propaganda Reports issued in July: (responsible analyst indicated in parentheses) a. "Moscow and Peking Propaganda on Japan: Intensified Assault on U.S.-Ja ese Relations," filling a request from the U.S. Embassy, Tokyo. 50X1 S-E-C-R-E-T Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2013/08/07: CIA-RDP83-00586R000300180006-6 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2013/08/07: CIA-RDP83-00586R000300180006-6 ' "re -4- b. "Father Development of Khrushchev Cult," a March report on the evolution of the Khrushchev cult c. "New CPSU Control Organs to Help Curb Economic 'Indiscipline" 3. Propaganda Analysis Items on the FBIS Wire in July (responsible analyst indicated in parentheses) a. "Attack on 'Captive Nations Week'" by bloc radios, in response to queries from State and DD/P b. "Initial Moscow Reaction to Nixon Visit and for requestors in State and DD/P c. "Atomic Submarines Models Carried in Soviet Navy Day Parade," conveying the impression that nuclear submarines are being developed in USSR U.S. Exhibition," S-E-C-R-E-T 50X1 50X1 50X1 50X1 50X1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2013/08/07: CIA-RDP83-00586R000300180006-6 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2013/08/07: CIA-RDP83-00586R000300180006-6 U-N-C-L-A-S-S-I-F-I-E-D - 5 - FIELD OPERATIONS CCSIMENT 1. The Records Center has expressed hearty approval of the practice of several bureaus to cover with "Dictapak" envelopes the mounted belts in shipments sent for permanent retention. This use of envelopes, otherwise thrown away, saves a step in the handling at the Record Center when the items are placed in permanent storage, and its adoption by all bureaus in strongly urged. 2. Bureaus are advised that the Stelma electronic word counters, now in use at some bureaus and to be installed at others, are for the purpose of measuring overall traffic volumes for communications management purposes. These overall figures include everything except test tapes, and care must be taken to insure that the switch for the appropriate counter is thrown off during test transmissions. The switch and its use are identified in operating instructions provided by the Engineering Staff. . The Western Hemisphere specialist of the Broadcast Information Section, departed for two months TDY at Panama Post. In addition to STAT cruising the current Caribbean situation and specific Latin American needs, he will provide the first survey of potential of the new Post operations site. EDITORIAL BRANCH COMMENT 1. General a. Field editors are reminded of the need to identify by appropriate processing indicators any portions of speeches or other materials contained in FYI's or editorial reports but actually processed in other than summary form. This type of material is frequently used by the FBIS Wire and often elicits queries from consumers regarding extent of processing and prospects for future expansion. Accurate identification of textual or excerpted portions can be of considerable importance in answering such queries and also help the wire editor decide whether to run an item immediately or defer it for fuller processing. b. A small book, "The Elements of Style" (published by the Macmillian Company), written by William Strunk, Jr., with an introduction by E.B. White, is called to the attention of all--editors, monitors, engineers, administrators- for their enjoyment and an instruction in lucid English. Particularly appropriate, from page 17: Vigorous writing is concise. A sentence should contain no unnecessary words, a paragraph no unnecessary sentences, for the same reason that a drawing should have no unnecessary lines and a machine no unnecessary parts. This requires not that the writer make all his sentences short, or that he avoid all detail and treat his subject only in outline, but that every word tell. U-N-C-L-A-S-S-I-F-I-E-D Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2013/08/07: CIA-RDP83-00586R000300180006-6 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2013/08/07: CIA-RDP83-00586R000300180006-6 U-N-C-L-A-S-S-I-F-I-E-D - 6 - the question as to whether there is no doubt but that used for fuel purposes he is a man who in a hasty manner this is a subject that his story is a strange one awing to the fact that in spite of the fact that call your attention to the fact that I was not aware of the fact that his brother, who is a member of the firm 2. London Bureau whether (the question whether) no doubt (doubtless) used for fuel he hastily this subject his story is strange since (because) though (although) remind you (notify you) I was unaware that (did not know) his brother, a member of the firm a. The bureau is cammended for its coverage of the Khrushchev visit to Poland. b. Roundup writers are reminded that a single descriptive sentence in the roundup is generally sufficient for an important item which is reason- ably certain to be published in full in the same day's Daily Report. In preparing the roundup the writer should make an effort to eliminate incon- sistencies in tenses. 3. Mediterranean Bureau a. The bureau is commended for its rapid and accurate processing of the voluminous Iraqi anniversary material. Use of alternate facilities during communications outages enabled the Daily Report to publish promptly the account of the Baghdad anniversary parade and the Nasir interview material. b. The trend toward continued tightening of the Middle East Review is appreciated. Topical heads such as "Kirkuk Revolt" or "Egyptian Anniversary" are preferable to such general heads as "Iraqi Affairs" or "Egyptian Affairs." Writers should keep in mind that the roundup is to be written in the present tense. c. The increased briefing of routine Middle East material and ge-aeral improvement in the writing of briefs have been welcomed by headquarters editc.:e. In briefing UAR items the terms "northern" aid "southern" regions may be dropped in favor of "Syrian" and "Egyptian." U-N-C-L-A-S-S-I-F-I-E-D Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2013/08/07: CIA-RDP83-00586R000300180006-6 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2013/08/07: CIA-RDP83-00586R000300180006-6 U-N-C-L-A-S-S-I-F-I-E-D - 7 - d. To facilitate distribution in headquarters, briefs processed fram Soviet regional transmitters should be slugged "USSR Regional Briefs" only if they deal with topics of a regional nature. All items pertaining to international matters, such as the visits of foreign dignitaries, or with national affairs should be given the appropriate "USSR International Brief" or "USSR National Brief" slug and filed without the Only" flag. 4. Austrian Bureau STAT The bureau's response to the request for FYI's listing available leader speeches and advising headquarters of proposed filingdates is greatly appreciated. A261555 and A301346 and A021551, 061704 and STAT 071410 are excellent examples of FYI's which greatly facilitate headquarters publication planning. 5. East and West Coast Bureau, Panama Post Coverage of the prolix Castro speeches has been generally good. It is suggested that direct quotations be used whenever possible, although the difficulties in this respect are fully appreciated. Improved coordination between WCB and the Panama Post in processing lengthy speeches should result in increased economy of effort by personnel of both bureaus. ALMINISTRATICO 1. Bureaus are advised that all claims for Compensation and Medical Benefits must be presented to headquarters. Payment may not be made in the field. 2. The following FBIS regulatory issuances were released during the month of July: PERSONNELCHANGES 1. New Employees in FBIS Name Assignment Editor, Ed. Br. Clerk Typist, Ed. Br. Teletypist, Ed. Br. U-N-C-L,A-S-S-I-F-I-E-D STAT STAT Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2013/08/07: CIA-RDP83-00586R000300180006-6 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2013/08/07: CIA-RDP83-00586R000300180006-6 "lye PERSONNEL CHANGES (Cont'd) 2. Reassignments - 8 - Fran To Ch. Monitor Editor Med. Bur. Ed. Br. Editor Editor London Ed. Br. Watch Off. Watch Off. Okinava WCB Editor Editor Ed. Br. ECB Editor Editor London Ed. Br. Editor Editor Ed. Br. WCB Watch Off. Watch Off. Med. Bur. ECB Watch Off. Watch Off. WCB Hokkaido Ch. Engineer Ch. Engineer WCB Okinawa Editor Editor Ed. Br. London Watch Off. Watch Off. WCB Okinawa Editor Editor WCB Okinawa Librarian Librarian ECB Ed. Br. Editor Editor Ed. Br. Okinawa U-N-C-L-A-S-S-I-F-I-E-D STAT Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2013/08/07: CIA-RDP83-00586R000300180006-6 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2013/08/07: CIA-RDP83-00586R000300180006-6 Reassignments (Cont' a) 3. Separations - 9 - From To Editor Ed. Br. From Monitor ECB U-N-C-L-A-S-S-I-F-I-E-D Editor Tokyo STAT STAT STAT Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2013/08/07: CIA-RDP83-00586R000300180006-6