JOURNAL OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 1953

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April 29, 2002
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September 15, 1953
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Approved For Relosse 2002/Q6i24 c3i -RDP91-00682R( 200090070-7 Journal Office of Legislative Counsel Tuesday - l5eptember 1953 25X1A 25X1A step we will turn the problem over to Mr. 25X1A 1. Mis has asked me to tr determine the nature of an towhich has been obtained by tormer Congressman James J. Murphy (D. , N. Y. ), what American interests he will represent, how the contract was obtained, etc. This office has no information on Congressman Murphy, but could obtain same through New York political channels. However, as a first 2. Mr. Kirkpatrick's proposed report to the Director on Legislative Liaison has been forwarded to this office for comment. 3. In connection with the possible career service legislation for CIA, I have ascertained from Mr. Buddeke, of the legislative staff of the Department of Defense, that the Department is actively pressing for legislation extending the Missing Persons Act, which expires on 1 February 1954. I informed Mr. Buddeke that as we had many similar problems to cover in this Act, we might well join with the Department of Defense in support of the legislation. Approved For Release 2002/06124 CJA-FkOP91-00682R000200090070-7 Approved For Rase 2002/06/24 - CIA-RDP91-00682RRM200090070-7 receive contact from then. 5. The Director's office and OCI are taking appropriate steps to be in contact with Vice President Nixon and his assistant, Mr. Herter, for appropriate briefings prior to their departure. It has been tentatively arranged to hold the briefing for three hours on 2 October. II within 30 days and not to take any steps until . Col. White discussed his desire to be in touch with Mr. Sprankle, Acting Chief Clerk of the House Appropriations Committee, upon the latter's return from Europe on 28 October with the thought that Sprankle might wish to spend several days at CIA acquainting himself with its problems. I have indicated that this entire problem should be explored much more thoroughly as I was not yet completely sold on the idea that such a visit was the proper solution. energy developments. 7. An appointment has been made with Senator Bricker for 12:30 on 16 September for to discuss Soviet atomic Approved For Release 2002/O6424 : AA-DP91-00682R000200090070-7