NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STATUS OF PROJECTS AS OF JULY 10. 1950

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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
STATUS OF PROJECTS
as of
July 10, 1950
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NATIQNAL SQECUR,ITY COUNCIL
STATUS OF PROJECTS
1. COMPLETED PROJECTS
(July 3~ 1950-July 10t 1950)
THE SITUATION I HE F AI EAST
NSC Action No. 310. See also, related projects in Sections 2 and 3)
DULING_OF NATIONAL SECURITY. COUNCIL MEETINGS
See NSC Action No. 311
THE P INT IV PROGRAM
(See NSC Action No. 314)
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2. PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC
A. Items-Scheduled on Agenda for 61st NSC Meeting, July 13.1950:
THE SITUATION IN THE FAR EAST
Scheduled as Item 1 for review by the Council with the President pre-
siding at its 61st Meeting, July 13 and for consideration of any ur-
gent recommendations for Council ac ion in the light of current or
anticipated developments there or elsewhere. (See other related pro-
jects below and in Section 3.)
BRITISH MILITARY COMMITMENTS
NSC 75)
Upon the informal suggestion of the Department of State, the NSC
Staff initiated on September 22, 1949, an analysis to show which
British military commitments might have to be taken over if the Brit-
ish gave them up and the possible cost to us. Staff draft concurred
in by NSC Consultants and submitted as NSC 75 to the NSC for infor-
mation. Scheduled as Item 2 on the agenda for the 61st NSC Meeting,
July 13, 1950 to be noted as an integrated study for appropriate
use in connection with current and future planning on the relative
importance to the United States of British military commitments.
B. Items Under Conns}deration by Memorandum Action
SC 10/2
(Memo for NSC from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated June 19,
1950)
Memorandum by the Chairman NSRB recommending a revision of NSC
10/2, submitted for Council consideration by the reference memo of
June 19. Awaiting memorandum action by all Council members.
NSC 26
(Memo for NSC from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated June 29,
1950)
Report by the Under Secretary of State (NSC 26/3), enclosing a memo-
randum by the CIA on the subject, submitted by the reference memo for
Council consideration. Approved by Treasury, June 30; by State
July 5. Awaiting memorandum action by other Council members. ?See
also, NSC 26/2 in Section 5.)
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PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE-.NSC-(Conttd)
INFORMATIONRELATINGTTOO DOMESTIC ESPIONAGE SABOTAGE,l SUBVERSIVE
Memo for NSC from Executive Secretary same subject dated July 6
7
1950)
By the reference memo a letter by the Chairman, Interdepartmental In-
telligence Conference, with a suggested Presidential statement on the
subject attached thereto, was submitted for. consideration by the NSC,
the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney General. Approved by
NSRB July 10. Awaiting memorandum action by other Council members,
the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney General.
A PAN FOR NATION ,L PSYCHOLOGICAL W
(NSC 74; Memo for NSC from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated
July 10, 1950)
The reference report on the subject, transmitted by the Under Secre-
tary of State and prepared by the organization established pursuant
to NSC 59/1, was submitted for consideration by the Council and the
Secretary of the Treasury by the reference memo of July 10. Await-
ing memorandum action by all Council members and the Secretary of
the Treasury.
C. Items waiting Subsequent NSC Consideration
T CONTROLS AND S CURITY LI Y
69; NSC Action No. 293)
Report by the Secretary of Commerce considered at the 56th NSC Meet-
ing (NSC Action No. 293). To be scheduled for reconsideration by the
Council, the Secretaries of the Treasury and Commerce, and the Eco-
nomic Cooperation Administrator in the light of the following two
items. Awaiting preparation by the NSC Consultants and Staff of a
statement of the issues involved and of the positions of each depart-
ment or agency concerned as requested by the President. (See Sec-
tion 4.)
EXPORT OF STEEL MILL EQUIPMENT TO AUSTRIA
(Memo for NSC from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated June 7,
1950)
Memorandum by the Secretary of Commerce submitted for consideration
by the NSC, the Secretaries of the Treasury and Commerce and the
Economic Cooperation Administrator. To be scheduled on the agenda
of an early Council meeting. (See Section 4.)
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PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC (Cont'd)
STRATEGIC RATING OF RATLRO
PORTATION EOUIPME
Memo for NSC from Rxecutive Secretary, same subject
dated June 9
,
,
1950)
Memorandum by the Secretary of Commerce submitted for consideration
by the NSC, the Secretaries of the Treasury and Commerce and the
Economic Cooperation Administrator. To be scheduled on the agenda
of an early Council meeting. (See Section 4.)
THE REARMAMENT OF WESTERN GER A
(NSC 71; NSC 71/1; NSC Action No. 313)
Views of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the subject circulated as NSC
71 at the request of the Secretary of Defense for the information of
the Council. The views of the Department of State on the subject in
response to NSC 71, circulated as NSC 71/1 for the information of the
Council at the request of the Secretary of State. At its 60th Meet-
ing the. Council discussed the subject deferred further action until
the next Council meeting, and directed} the NSC Consultants, with
Mr. Harriman's assistance, to study the reference papers in prepara-
tion for further Council consideration. Discussion of the subject
at the July 13 NSC meeting deferred at the request of the Department
of Defense. To be scheduled on the agenda of a later Council meet-
ing. (See also Section 3.)
ITED STATES POLICY TOWARD PA
NSC 72; SC 72/1; NSC Action No- 312)
Views of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the subject circulated at the
request of the Secretary of Defense for the information of the Coun-
cil. The views of the Department of State on the subject in response
to NSC 72, circulated as NSC 72/1 for the information of the Council
at the request of the Secretary of State. At its 60th Meeting the
Council discussed the subject, deferred further action until the next
Council meeting, and directed the NSC Consultants to study the refer-
ence papers in preparation for further Council consideration. Dis-
cussion of the subject at the July 13 NSC meeting deferred at the re-
quest of the Department of Defense. To be scheduled on the agenda of
a later Council meeting. (See also Section 3.)
COORDINATION OF U. S. AID PROGRAMS FOR F4R EASTERN AREAS
(NSC 61/1; 61? Memo for NSC from Executive Secretary, same sub-
ject, dated May 16, 1950)
Pursuant to NSC 61, a report by the Under Secretaries of State and
the Army, and with. the concurrence of the President, representatives
for a Working Group were designated by the Secretaries of State, De-
fense, the Treasury, and Commerce, and by the Economic Cooperation
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PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC Co t1d
Administrator, to prepare a report for consideration by the Council,
the Secretary of the Treasury and the Economic Cooperation Adminis-
trator looking to closer coordination of economic and military aid
programs generally for Far Eastern areas. The report prepared by
the Working Group, with the assistance of a representative of the
Bureau of the Budget, was submitted by the reference memo as NSC
61/1 for consideration by the NSC, the Secretaries of the Treasury
and Commerce and the Economic Cooperation Administrator. Approved
by the Secretary of the Treasury, May 17? by the Secretary of Com-
merce May 22; disapproved by the Economic Cooperation Administrator,
May 23. Awaiting action by other Council members.
SUPPORT FOR THE VOICE OF AMERICA TN THE FIELDS OF INTELLIGENCE AND OF
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
(NSC 66; Memos for NSC from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated
April 4 and May 11, 1950)
Report by the Secretary of State submitted by the reference memo for
consideration and memorandum action by the NSC the Secretary of the
Treasury, and the Chairman Federal Communications Commission. In
accordance with the suggestion of the Secretary of State, the Secre-
taries of State and Defense, the Chairman, Federal Communications
Commission and the Director of Central Intelligence, were requested
to designate representatives in advance to prepare a report for con-
sideration by the National Security Council, the Secretary of the
Treasury and the Chairman, Federal Communications Commission, in
the event that the recommendations in NSC 66 were approved. The
following actions have been received:
State: Approves recommendations; designates
Mr. Howland Sargeant.
Defense: Recommends no further action by the Council until an
ad hoc committee of the IAC completes its current in-
vestigation of the problem.
Treasury: Approves recommendations.
NSRB: Approves recommendations.
FCC: Disapproves recommendations with comment that there
should be a re-evaluation of the entire "Voice" op-
erations; designates Mr. Curtis B. Plummer.
CIA: Designates Mr. Ralph L. Clark, and reports on cur-
rent related activities.
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PROJECTS fUNDER-CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC (Conttd)
Comments of Secretary of Defense, Chairman, FCC, and Director of Cen-
tral Intelligence transmitted by the reference memo of May 11 for
Council consideration in connection with the reference report. The
Chairman, FCC, will participate in the Council's consideration of
this subject. The departments and agencies concerned agreed inform-
ally that this item should not be scheduled for Council consideration
at a meeting until the Director of Central Intelligence and the IAC
had submitted recommendations to the Council in the light of the re-
port of the ad hoc committee of the IAC referred to above. To be
scheduled on the agenda of an early Council meeting.
THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY -AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR
INTELLIGENCE
(Memo for NSC from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated December
28, 1949; NSC Actions Nos. 231 and 237; NSC 50)
Final progress report by the Director of Central Intelligence, of
those called for by NSC 50 and NSC Actions Nos. 231 and 237, circu-
lated by the reference memorandum for.Council information.
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3. PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC CONSULTANTS
THE POSITION ANDACTIOBISOFTHEUNITED STTEST R C O
OS IBLE_FURTHE SOVIET MOVES I THE ' IGH T L -TUA ON. _.OF 1 (NSC 73; NSC Actions 308-b'- and-d- NSC Action No. 3O9-a;, NSC
Action No. 315 and memos for NSC from Executive Secretary, subject,
"Suggested Action by the NSC for Consideration of the President in
the Light of the Korean Situation", dated July 6 and July 7, 1950,
respectively)
At the 58th NSC Meeting the President directed the Council (NSC Ac-
tion No. 308-b) to resurvey all policies affecting the entire perim-
eter of the USSR. The NSC Consultants and Staff have prepared on an
urgent basis a partial and preliminary response to this directive
Part I, "Estimate of Possible Further Soviet Moves in the Light oI
the Korean Situation and Their Effect on the Position of the United
States", which was circulated for the information of the Council as
NSC 73. Defense revision of NSC 73 received on July 10, and Is.
scheduled for consideration by Consultants at an early meeting.
Part II, "Possible Actions by the United States to Counter Further
Soviet Moves and U. S. Capabilities to Support Such Actions", in
preparation by the NSC Consultants and Staff on an urgent basis in
the light of Part I.
By NSC Action No. 308-c the Council agreed that recommendations for
consideration by the President should be prepared as to the courses
of action to be followed in the event that Soviet forces enter
Korean hostilities. By NSC Action No. 309-i the Council discussed
and amended a directive to General MacArthur which provided interim
guidance with respect to this eventuality. Further consideration
of the U. S. course of action in the event Soviet forces enter
Korean hostilities is to be included in the NSC 73 survey.
By NSC Action No. 308-d the Council noted the President's agreement
with a suggestion by the Secretary of State that the Department of
Defense should prepare for the information.of the Council a review
of our military capabilities in order to indicate the extent of our
freedom of choice. This review is to be incorporated in Part II of
the NSC 73 survey.
By NSC Action No. 315 the Council noted and discussed a statement by
the Chairman, NSRB, on "Suggested Action by the NSC for Consideration
of the President in. the Light of the Korean Situation". The state-
ment was subsequently circulated to Council members by the reference
memo of July 6 in accordance with the desire expressed at the meet-
ing. Subsequently at the request of the Chairman NSRB, in the ref-
erence memo of July 7, his statement was referred for consideration
of the action suggested therein by the NSC Consultants in connection
with the NSC 73 study.
Awaiting further Consultant action on the above matters.
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PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION T S CONSULTANTS Co t'd
THE REAR.-MAME T OF WEE ERN GERMANY
(NSC 71; NSC 71/1; NSC Action No. 313)
Views of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the subject circulated as NSC
71 at the request of the Secretary of Defense for the information of
the Council. The views of the Department of State'on the subject in
response to NSC 71, circulated as NSC 71/1 for the information of the
Council at the request of the Secretary of State. At its 60th Meet-
ing the Council discussed the subject deferred further action until
the next Council meeting, and directed the NSC Consultants with Mr.
Harriman's assistance to study the reference papers in preparation
for further Council consideration. Awaiting study by Consultants.
(See also Section 2.)
UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD SPAIN
(NSC 72; NSC 72/1; NSC Action No. 312)
Views of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the subject circulated at the
request of the Secretary of Defense for the information of the Coun-
cil. The views of the Department of State on the subject in response
U) NSC 72, circulated as NSC 72/1 for the information of the Council
at the request of the Secretary of State. At its 60th Meeting the
Council discussed the subject, deferred further action until the next
Council meeting, and directed the NSC Consultants to study the refer-
ence papers in preparation for further Council consideration. Await-
ing study by Consultants. (See also Section 2.)
RELEASE OF INFORMATION REGARDING NEW WEAPONS
(Memo for NSC Consultants and AEC Representative from Executive Sec-
retary, same subject, dated July 5, 1950)
At the direction of the President the Council and the Chairman,
Atomic Energy Commission, have undertaken a consideration of the
general problem of weapons information, including atomic weapons,
in order to make appropriate recommendations to the President on
the subject. The NSC Consultants and a representative of the Atomic
Energy Commission are considering a draft report circulated by the
reference memo which was prepared by the Executive Secretary in ac-
cordance with the discussion at a meeting on June 22. A meeting of
the NSC Consultants and the AEC representative, to discuss the draft
report, will rs .ed at an early date.
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4. PROJECTS IN PREPARATION BY NSC STAFF
(See also projects on Korean situation in Section 3)
APPRA A 0 U. S. NATIONAL INTERESTS IN PSOUTH ASIA
Memos for NSC from Executive Secretary same subject, dated June 2
and June 17, 1949, ref. SANACC 360/14; 'SC Action No. 224; ref.
NSC 48/2)
Report by SANACC (360/14) on the above subject. and amendments pro-
posed by the Secretary of Defense, referred by the Council at its
42nd Meeting to the NSC Staff for use in preparation of a report
pursuant to NSC 48 "U. S. Policy Toward Asia", and for reexamination
in light of that study (NSC 48/2) and the discussion at the meeting.
Initial draft by State dated May 2, redrafted June 12, Revisions
discussed June 16 and revisions suggested by State in the light of
the Korean situation to be incorporated in a new draft for further
Staff consideration. Awaiting further Staff consideration.
ASSESSMENT AND APPRAISAL` OF U. S. OBJECTIVES, COMMITMENTS, AND RISKS
Memo for NSC from Executive Secretary
same subject dated December
,
20, 1949; NSC Action No. 270; NSC 35; Memos for NSC From Executive
Secretary, subject, "Measures Required to Achieve U. S. Objectives
with Respect to the USSR", dated May 25 and June 21, 1949; Memo for
Consultants from Executive Secretary, subject, "Measures...", dated
March 30, 1949; NSC Action No. 280-b.)
At its 51st Meeting the NSC directed the NSC Staff to prepare a re-
port for Council consideration on the above subject. CIA Intelli-
gence Memos No. 263, "Estimate of Political Factors in the Strategic
Situation, in the Event of War Before July 1951", dated January 20,
1950; No. 268 "Estimate of Soviet Capabilities and Intentions:
Economic: 1951 and 1954", dated January 25 1950; and No. 270, "Pos-
sible Political Developments of Strategic significance Between. 1951
and 195411, dated January 28, 1950, furnished to Staff for considera-
tion in. connection with the project. The reference papers on "Meas-
ures Required to Achieve U. S. Objectives with Respect to the USSR"
were referred by the Council (NSC Action No. 280-f) to the Staff for
consideration in connection with this project. Departmental studies
of scope and nature of this project under way. Staff members as-
sisting in these studies as a preliminary step. (See also NSC 68,
"United States Objectives and Programs for National Security", Sec-
tion 5.)
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IN PREPARATION BY NSC STAFF (Cont'd)
PROVISION OF ARMED FORCES FOR THE UNITED NATIONS
Draft report on the subject transmitted by the Deputy Under Secre-
tary of State, recommended the preparation of a report for Council
consideration. Initial draft by Department of State circulated to
NSC Staff March 31, 1950. Awaiting Defense views.
THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO THE PHILIPPINES
At the suggestion of the President the NSC Staff has been requested
to prepare a report on the above subject for consideration by the
NSC. CIA Intelligence Memorandum No. 296 "Current Situation in the
Philippines", furnished to Consultants and Staff June 9; and prelim-
inary ORE 33-50 "Current Situation in the Philippines", furnished
the Staff June 27. Initial draft by State furnished to Staff June
20, 1950. Report on the subject in preparation by the Joint Chiefs
of Staff will be furnished to the Staff for use in preparation of a
report for the NSC. Awaiting JCS report.
UES RELATING TO EXPORT CONTROLS AND SECURITY POLICY
NSC 6; Memos for NSC from Executive Secretary, subject "Export of
Steel Mill Equipment to Austria", dated June 7, 1950; and subject,
"Strategic Rating of Railroad Transportation Equipment", dated June
9, 1950, respectively)
At the request of the President the NSC Consultants and Staff were
directed by the Executive Secretary to prepare a statement of the
issues relating to export controls and security policy and the posi-
tions of each department or agency concerned with respect thereto as
a basis for discussion of the subject at a Council meeting. Repre-
sentatives from the Department of Commerce and the Economic Coopera-
tion Administration participated in meetings of the Consultants and
Staff. A statement of six issues drafted by the NSC Staff and posi-
tions thereon prepared by the Departments of Defense and Commerce and
the Economic Cooperation Administration were presented to the Con-
sultants for consideration at a meeting on June 26. As directed by
the Consultants, the Staff revised the statement of issues June 27
in the light of the discussion, and is preparing a report for the
Council. Awaiting statements of position on the issues from the
Department of State and the N$RB. (See also Section 2.)
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5. OTHER CURRENT PROJECTS
UNITED STATES OBJECTIVES D PROGRAMS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY
(NSC 68; NSC Actions Nos. 289-P and 342-b; Memo for Ad Hoc Committee
from Executive Secretary subject, "Initial Questions Confronting the
Committee", dated April 28, 1950)
A letter from the President and the report by the Secretaries of
State and Defense referred to therein, were circulated as NSC 68
and discussed at the 55th NSC Meeting. The Secretary of the Treas-
ury, the Economic Cooperation Administrator, the Director, Bureau of
the Budget, and the Chairman, Council of Economic Advisers partici-
pated in this Council action. Pursuant to NSC Action No. 289-b, an
ad hoc committee was established to prepare a response to the Presi-
dent's directive in NSC 68 as a matter of urgency. Pursuant to NSC
Action No. 302-b, this ad hoc committee was further authorized to
study and make recommendations with respect to the organization of
the government to implement the Conclusions of NSC 68 in the event
those Conclusions are approved. Two drafting subcommittees were es-
tablished, one on programs and the other on organization, and draft
reports are now in preparation. Awaiting final response by the ad
hoc committee. (See also "Assessment and Appraisal of U. S. Object-
ives, Commitments, and Risks in Relation to Military Power", Sec-
tion 4.)
RECONSTITUTION OF THE NSC T F
(NSC Actions Nos. 289 and 302-a; Memos for NSC from Executive Secre-
tary, subject "Proposed Procedure for Handling NSC 68", dated April
17 and April 34, 19.50, respectively)
At its 57th Meeting (NSC Action No. 302-a) the NSC referred the ref-
erence memos to a Special NSC Committee composed of Mr. Humelsine,
Mr. Pace, and Mr. Lanphier, to prepare, in collaboration with the
Executive Secretary, recommendations for consideration by the Coun-
cil with respect to the reconstitution and strengthening of the NSC
Staff, and authorized this Committee to request the assistance of
representatives of other executive departments and agencies as nec-
essary. A draft report prepared by a working group is under consid-
eration by the Committee. Concurred in by Mr. Humelsine and Mr.
Lanphier. Awaiting action by Mr. Pace.
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OTHER CURRENT PROJECTS (Cont'd)
MILITARY ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCY NEEDS
(Memo for NSC from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated Novem-
ber 23, 1949, ref. NSC 18/4, par. 28)
Pursuant to par. 28 of NSC 18/4 approved by the President on Novem-
ber 18, 1949, the Secretaries of State and Defense, the Acting Chair-
man, NSRB, the Attorney General, and the Director, Bureau of the
Budget, designated representatives to assist in the preparation of a
study on the methods by which the United States can make available
military assistance to meet emergency needs not provided for in ex-
isting legislation. At a meeting of these representatives on Decem-
ber 12, 1949 an outline for the study was agreed upon and drafts of
certain sections undertaken by State, Defense, and Justice. The Di-
rector of Central Intelligence has prepared an estimate of likely
contingencies where military assistance may be requested which is
not provided for in existing legislation together with an analysis
of problems in connection therewith peculiar to particular foreign
countries or areas. Over-all draft report prepared by Defense on
the basis of the 3 section drafts by State, Defense, and Justice,
circulated February 14, 19'0, and considered, together with a memo
by Budget, at a meeting on March 9. Committee awaiting revised
draft report by State.
JAPANESE PEAC
(NSC 60; NSC 8 2; NSC 44; Memo for NSC from Executive Secretary,
subject, "Limited Military Armament for Japan", dated March 11,
1949; memo for Consultants from Executive Secretary, subject,
"Planning for Limited Japanese Armed Forces", dated April 27, 1949)
Pursuant to par. 3-9of NSC 48/2, the question of a peace settlement
with Japan will be presented for council consideration at a later
date. The current views of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on this sub-
ject circulated for Council information as NSC 60. NSC 44 and re-
lated papers, previously under consideration by the NSC Consultants,
referred by agreement among Consultants for consideration in connec-
tion with this project. Awaiting results of further study by State
and Defense.
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OTHER CURRENT PROJECTS (Cont'd)
PROGRESS REPORT ON NSC 26/2
NSC 26/2; Progress Report dated April 21, 1950, by the Under Sec-
retary of State on the Implementation of NSC 26/2; Memo for NSC
from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated May 9, 1950)
Pursuant to NSC Action No. 303-b, the Secretary of Defense has been
requested to obtain the views of the JCS as to what military steps
they contemplate in support of the plans developed pursuant to NSC
26/2, in view of their decision with respect to the battalion of
Marines referred to in the reference memorandum dated May 9 1950.
Awaiting report from the Secretary of Defense. (See also NSC 26/3
in Section 2.)
PPRAISAL OF FOREIGN ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE REQUIREMENTS} FACILITIES
D ARRA TNGEMENTS REL
TIONAL SEC
(Memo for NSC from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated February
7., 1950; NSC Action No. 282)
In approving the proposal by the Acting Chairman, NSRB, in the ref-
erence memo the NSC directed (NSC Action No. 282) the Central In-
telligence Agency, in collaboration with the government agencies
concerned, to organize and conduct a study of foreign economic in-
telligence requirements, facilities and arrangements related to the
national security and based on the findings of this study, to pre-
pare for Council consideration and action a comprehensive plan for
satisfying the foreign economic intelligence requirements of the
national security and for a coordinated interagency effort to this
end based on a definite allocation of responsibilities among the
agencies concerned. Awaiting report by the Central Intelligence
P. 'oncy.
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6. DEFERRED PROJECTS
NATIONAL SECURITY OBJECTIVES OFTHE UNITED STTATES
Study initiated by NSC Staff December 2, 1947 as a long-term project.
First draft issued February 25 1948. Further consideration subse-
quently deferred until after NSC action on the NSC 20 and 35 Series.
Awaiting completion of a study on this subject being prepared by the
Department of State as a long-term project.
DISCUSSION OF U. S. PO OW D N E - C ILIT Y
COLLABORATION
(NSC 56/2; NSC Action No. 301-b)
When adopting the reference report, the NSC agreed to discuss the
subject of the report at a later date prior to the anticipated trip
to Latin America of the Secretary of Defense. To be scheduled on
the agenda of a future Council meeting.
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