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;::-~<'cJ.,..,.. ,. 'J);,.IZ <=T ~~..,... cr/-1 MEUORANDUU FORa THE SECREtARY OF STATE
•?SUI!JE!:r: Suggestions RegOrding ~:::~:~
~~1~-J \ I Ibas volunteered the following suggestions (b)( 1) regarding t.ha Italian elections · (b )(3)
a. l"or the next month Itali.an language radio broadcaats ah~d be made from the United States tor the purpose ot developing 1 all :aspects ot th~areh.JlJ.J.!in. · These broadcasts should emphasize the importance of the l!arshall Plan to I~. . .· . .
.b. During the same month an eftort should be Jl14de to to:nnulate a regular aeries of programs featuring prominent Itelians · or ·Allericans or Italian extraction. c. places the highest priority on the obtaining(~)(~~ ot a abort movie featuring the llarahall Plan and· particularl7 its ( )( relationship · to Ital.y. He advi,sed that at least ten copies o~ the movie should be released simultaneou~ly in the chid' Italian cities tor open air night projection ln p1asza meetings" The release o! the .tilma should not be later,. tban S April 194~. (b)( 1) d, · Suggestions tor I.Ddl.vidual.8to ~aat Tr (b) (b)(3) . . above include - san . Francisco J and l . , San Francisco. The b~oadcastashould b8 scheduled sufticien~n advance to ~ (b)( 1) Qllow tor publicity in the Ita1ian Press. ·\ (b)(3)
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Mr. Souers, Exec Seoy, 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 cjnversetion on Tb1w , day with Congressman John Davis Lodge and _ regarding the Italian (b)( 1) situation. (b )(3)
Briefed the Director on conference with! !regarding the (b)(1) Greek situation. L------' (b)(3)
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Checked with Offi~ations r oncernina lAir Force request th(b)(1 )' determine if and ~. recently returned f trip to Ruse a, were available for di.scussi.on_w1th bntellige~JJ 3 ) , Division, USAF. 00 had queried th~ ffice and had so advised Air Force; r~ply has not been received from the L (b )( 1 ) office. . (b)(3)
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.
Mr. L-:=,.,------:---::--:-----:: applicant - reference status of his applicatio{?,)(3) Was requested to address a letter to the DCI 'in order that it could be routed into proper channels for reply. (b)(3)
Mr4 ~eference replacement for GeneraC -- J--Dr:lirector (b)(3) (,., . ---ate. e that there was nothing official about Gen. at this tim(b)(3) and that an approach was not to be made at this t --e cause it might prove embarrassing.
Requested security file on '-1 ------'~ (b)(3)
Miss Ruby Juster, Pathfinder News Magazine, 1323 M St. NW, queried about workings of FBIB. Deputy Director rexplained our desire for complete anonymity but mentioned that the FBIB summary was 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.
3 I applicant, telephoned to inquire status of applioationi£)( ) L____ 'l'-n::.:t:-::e-=r-=-e-=st~e=-=a.-T.in p.w. activities. Stated that he would have to make a decision reference offer of job. Depu~ 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 aooept offer. If at such time as thrre was ijcreased activities in the particular field of interest(b)( ) to_ . it waa possible he would be contacted. 3
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Col.! ~ec A&M, advised the Director had signed covering memo (b)(3) on enabl g 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. ~ 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. L_---.-::------ MrJL______JI OSO, delivered translations of Italian documents. (b)(3) 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. Captai~ I Adv. Council, reference Memo for Chairman, USCIB. ~----' (b)(3) 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 inquirles could not be made discreetly as basis for future consideration. General Sibert, 00, reference memo from Col. I I NEG, regarding (b)(3) 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 cerning alien"interrogation. Mr. Thompson, State Department, advised that Mr. Bohlen was to call on FBI to learn the nterest in Czech defector· would advise the Deputy Director (b)( 1 ) - (b )(3) TOP ~CREl Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 C02134943 Tt1D ...-{i;(PI=T Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 / --~- 7 1 March 19A8 - ..1 (b)(3) Col~ Carter Clarke, G-2, reference rush shipment of signal equipment, going in care MA, Rome--queried if it were ffom CIA. We checked with Col. FBIB, OSO. Later, Maj. _ I of Col.::::===(b)(3) office advised that he had obtained the information. (f!\n\ Mr. I : I I&S, concerning! I (bypnotist)--of'f'er could be made of . (b)(3) CAF-11 in I&S or as P-6 psychiatrist in Personnel. Stated AEC was interested but would not be able to fully utilize subject's qualifications. Deputy Director ,sta.t_ed, be would obtain decision from Director. on Wednesday. Mr. L__j mentioned that OSO bad (b)(3) suggested possibilities of using subject in Training Branch. (b)( 1) (b )(3) -._... Mr. SO, advised to make this contact, to make discreet (b)(3) 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 whereb,y certain of this required information would be made avail able to him. Lunched in office. TOPACRET. Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 C02134943 ... ~rT Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 . ~ - - - - ~ TOP s@'RET ·~ ~~~ 7 ------2 March 1948 Deputy Director endeavored to reach Col. ID, b,y telephone (b)(3) in connection with conversation of 1 March regarding shipment of signal equipment. Dentist. Rear Admira1 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 lAC meeting. R. Adm. C. E. Olsen, OCD telephoned that the War Department Career Manage ment Branch would probably call the Deputy Director to reauejt clearance and confirmation of orders for Col. I _on (b)(3) 16 March. (b)( 1) (b)(3) (b)(3) 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) 1atest developments on Central American fracas--Guatemala, Honduras, etc--with particular reference to British Honduras. Captai~ ~ ORE, directed to prepare above briefs and de1iver to (b)(3) Deput,y Director. This was done and papers delivered to Comdr. Grantham. / TnDAtfDJ:T Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 C02134943 ·•""" rrkl'\1""-r' . Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 / I ...... ,.... __ _ 2 March -2 Mr. l lr&S, reference American Soviet Science Socia~; advised (b)(3) 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. (b)(3) epu~ Director stated that the Director had queried FBI 1 had ~eceived their comments, and would make a deois~on eitrer (b)( 1) ThU:rsday or Fri~ of this week; suggested that Mr. I _so (b)(3~1 (3) advise Mr. l I (b)(3) Mr. Souers, Exec Secy NSC, reference discussion with Mr. I (b)(3) concerning L_l______(b)(1) (b)(3) 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 San Francisco to the effect that Russian planes have been fl,ying at great altitudes over Japan and Alaska with some new radar e~ui~~~-. which enables them to make ma s of areas at hi h altitudes I I Deputy Director stated there bad been recurring reports of this (b)(1) but nothing to substantiate the reports. Stated that it was (b)(3) 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. J Jror Capt. Adv. Council, that the IAC (b)(3)1) mee~ing on Thursday would consist of USCIB membership • Approved for Release:.. 2018/10/22 "" Lnr-T C02134943 C02134943 / Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 1V~'-r~a.. • TOP _,...,__ --- --SE~7 2 March - 3 Admiral Olsen, OCD, reference matter of procedure---will present the problem at a later date. Called Mr. ! I SO, and requested that he get in touch with State (b)(3) Department (presumably Mr. Stone} and suggest tha.t if they write .-...._..~.....,al-~guest to the DCI stat~hB:t they felt t!l~_preparation (b)( 1) (b)(3) Cheeked with Communications Branch conerning Hallicrafter being repaired. Mr. Doherty, FBI, stated be would be over on Wednesday. Lunched--Army/Navy Club with Col. L __ ::::::l (b)(3) rnrv{~rP!=T Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 C02134943 Approved for Release: 2018/10/22- C02134943 .' I ~.)[.\,.1'\LI -- DE=~- / 3 March 1948 With Director. Col. Galloway reference Deputy Director 1 s disouasion w1 th Mr. Caesa , SO, on the sub ect of f ds to finance (b)( 1) (b)(3) Contact (b )(3) (b)( 1) (b)(3) Director's Weekly Staff Conference. Mr. l l I&S, reference pass for Deputy Director-- need for one in (b)(3) civilian clothing. Col.c I Exec. A&M, and Mr .. l I I&S, regarding Mr. l (b)(3) . ~to determine possibility of employing him in I&S (b)(3) temporarily and ultimately utilizing his abilities in SO trabing Branch. Col. Exeo. A&M, reference personnel strength figures required b,y (b)(3) Mr. Robert Blum, Office of SeoDefense, in connection with survey of CIA b,y board of "3". Deputy Director stated the figures made available woul.d not inclwe SO. Col. Galloway, SO, reference trip to London by .llr. Dulles, member of CIA survey board---desirability of notifying Scott to discuss operations freely w1 th Mr. Dulles • General! ~ AG, reference employee in VA office in Miami; Deputy (b)(3) Director stated be would be glad to talk with her when she is in W.D.C. and suggested that he would b~ested in obtaining her personnel file from VA---General L____jwill arrange to have it (b )(3) 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. TOP~ Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 C02134943 Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 1 ~ :>t.\..Ktl 3 March 1948 - 2 ' L__----::-:,-----~ reference conversation with Admiral Gingrich, AEC (b)(3) regarding IAC meeting scheduled for Thm-sday, 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 reference to last USCIB meeting; and believed CaptainCl.o:;J should call General Todd, Joint Staff, and (b)(3) discreet re ay this same information. (b)(3) for use in ItalY prior ~o elections. Deputy Director 1 exp ained the matter to Col. [ ~ ExA&M, who will ask Mr. (b)( )(3) I ~ Finance, to contact Mr. Stone to complete arrangements. (bJS,~J3) General Sibert, 00, reference interrogation of I I recently (b)(3) returned from Middle East; stated there was little information 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. (b)( 1) (b )(3) TOP A:£CRET Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 C02134943 Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 jJJr .) t \.1\ f:. : TOP~RET• 3 March 1948 - 3 (b)( 1) Col. Galloway, SO, _ ----;======o!_b.g1~v~e~n~t~o ___, (b)(3) DCI by Mr. Dulles; J I (b)( 1) Mentioned the Czech situation and news conference to be held. (b)(3) Requested breakdown of personnel figures b,y 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, NWC, suggesting that they might like to have Mr. I Iaddress students on the subject of USSR. Deputy (b)(3) Director will ask Mr. c== J to accompany him to NWC some day (b)(3) for preliminary discussion with Gen. Lemni tzer, after which definite arrangainents can be made. · Mr. I I Security Branch, delivered "disaster plan" pass; discussed (b)(3) precautionary measures which had recently been taken for security. Col. Carter Clarke, G-2, reference cable [ I (b)(1) ~Checked--c---=-----: with~ Col...... --;;----:;;-;;;~- Galloway, OSO,~ ~~who advised----;---;--;-:-----;-- that the;-:------papers (b)(3) were just recently received by pouch and were being evaluated; that no reply had yet been made. Col. Clarke was so advised and will inform Gen. Bissell that the matter is being studied. Mr. Robert Blum, Office of SecDefense, regarding personnel strength figures, breakdown b,y offices, and organizational chart. He stated that all necessary security measures would be taken for guarding information used for investigation ot CIA activities b,y 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 bad ldvance information of resignation of Czech Ambassador because there r.ere 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 because of previous disturbances at similar conferences recentlY, precautionary measures w~~~ak~~~~ng plain clothesmen present. Approved for Release: ?9~W10j2_? 902134943 C02134943 / Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 • 1uy~\.r\tl - ·--"~---~ - ·--~--~--~---~---· --- 3 March 1948 - 4 AdmilAJ Olapn ocn rA£~ce handling of requests for material by · queried if it would be possible to route (b)( 1) requests thru Requirements Branch, OCD, who could properly · (b)(3) coordinate request; he stated that steps would be taken to keep the request and material involved in channels. (b)( 1) Lunched in office. (b)(3) ~d Col. Galloway, OSO, advised that he had talked with Mr. Angleton in Tua'con. --Lr-·'iP Approved for Releas~ :_ ?01 ~1_0/_?2 C02134943 C02134943 / Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 I VI /""'-'-1'\1.. I j , 4 March 1948 With Director. Col. I Ireference request by" Budget Bureau for detail of personnel (b)(3) toassi-st in determination of accuracy of budgetary requirements for intelligence as presented by other departments, detection of unnecessary duplication of activities, etc. Col. Babbitt, ORE, reported advance informat1on that the Army was going to request detail of Col.! ~Qmporary additional duty (b)(3) upon arrival of from Argentina. Col. I ~ reference ORE request for temporary duty of Dr • ._I ---:------" consultant basis, in connection with preparation of report. Deputy Director requestid that thT Asst. Dir~, ORE, forward a written request for Dr. _ _temporary services; that the (b )(3) request will be approved for not to exceed 3 days duty; and that future requests for subject's services will not be approved for security reasons. (b)( 1) (b)(3) Lunched in office. Disc'9sse~ with Director ~e jecurity and personnel file of Mrs. L _ _ _ employee of I Iwho (b,-,,-, )(3) was not transferred to CIA rolls because of security disapproval. Deputy Director will interview I Ion Friday, 5 March. (b )(3) . ,..,...n k'ror·r Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 / C02134943J Approved for Release: 2018!10/22 C02134943 / I 7 JJ..."'-J'l.~ J . .._... TOP • 7 5 March 1948 (b )(3) Captain \ \ reference IAC meeting held 4 March; advised that Director had signed Memo to USCIB members, with reference to the IAC meeting. Mr. Houston, General Counsel, reference letter to Director. from ~ (b)(3) \ \ former employee in OSO; with draft of suggested replY for Director's signature. Deputy Director reviewed case. Mr. John Davies, State, advised that action would be taken at SANACC meeting (to be held today) to dissolve the SANACC Sub-Comm of SSE .considering psychological warfare. Reference a paper he had sent over via Mr. \ ~-would apprecia(?J(3) any comments; section on 11 passports11 can be handled separatelY. (b)(3) Reference \ I Capt. is familiar with subject's qualifications; stated individua~ , was someone we would want in (b)(3) 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: I (b)(3) Col. Galloway reference departure for · New York--will return Saturday. (b)(3) Col. \L ____. \reference resignation of Mr. \ \ OCD. \U}\...J) ~------~==~------~ (b)(3) Reference vacancies for \ (b)(3) Requested the va:...... can""""c'"y.,.--..,n"'o""t -noe,.---cfF-'1rlnll.e~d~"+t-;;;em;;;:p~o~r;:;ar±~. ;;:,,l~y~ because Director has plans. Reference project to cover expenditure of funds in connection with (ER 332) ~------~------~ (b)( 1) (b)(3) Mr. Houston, General Counsel, reference section in enabling legislation pertaining to passports. (b)(3) Col. Bronson, VA, reference personnel file on Miami VA office. L------~ Approved for Release--~-: .201~/10/22 -C02134943 / C02134943, Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 1/.JL'-~L I , - TOPS~7 (b)(3) 5 March 1948 - 2 Mr. L..__--:-----:------' FDB/00 1 ref~e list of Russian newspapers and receipts received from l__j (b)( 1) (b)(3) (b)(3) Col.\ \reference Director's decision to reverse the I&S dis- approval for security of Mrs. \ m :=J memo issued to effect transfer to CIA rolls from JISPB. (b)(3) (b)(3) Admiral\ \ reference 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. St~wart Alsop concerning situation in Italy; also talked with Director. (b)(3) (b)(3) Meeting with Col. \L ~-=.....--_.\ Mr. \ \ and Mr. Reynolds, Deputy Commissioner for PBA, for preliminary discussion of CIA building requirements. Lunched in office. .'TOP s_KRET Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 C02134943 J' Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 / .J[.\J\tl ------=----~~--.------~- o;~REX ---- ! March 1948 Admiral Olsen reference recent request on State to transfer to CIA microfilms of intelligence reports received and reproduced by State; .stated the matter had not been fully coordinated. Advised that his orders should be received about 5 May ordering him to NOB, Norfolk. Director reference request by SecDefense to interview L______, (b)(3) of New York; psychoanalyst; in P~ during war. Col~ Galloway reference! I applicant (recommended qy Dr. (b)(3) I I; had turned down offer in Communications .~~A.,.,,..h and (0)(;:$) stated she would re-appl.J' at a later date. (b)(1) (b)(3) Admiral Olsen reference I !material received; the D rtp orts (b)(1) bear no indfea±4on as to source and they are for internal use c(b}(~) others from L__j are 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 b,y 00. No decision was made and subject will be discussed further. (b)( 1) L~ched in office. (b )(3) T~£CRET Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 C02134943 ~ ,-- I Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 / .• / . l~lKtl 9 March 1948 Director's Weekly Staff Conference. (b)(3) (b )(3) Mr. I ~ I reference sites for proposed building--mentioned areas in (b)(3) Suitland, across from Naval Medical Center, and the Nevius tract. Deputy Director will talk with Col. Dryden, VA, about their plans for the Nevius site. Mr . Dibble, March of Time, stated they were mak!ng pictures in connection with the 11 cold war 11 ; 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 b,y Soviet Russia • .as monitored b,y FBIB. The Deputy Director stated that we would not permit them to photograph any of our operations nor to make any re~erence to us in that connection. Mr. Dibble then proposed that they might use pictures of FBIS activities taken several years ago and the Deputy Director agreed providing there was no connection between the footage used and our present locations, personnel, name, etc. (b)(3) (b)( 1) Admiral I [reference recent request from General ~.------,~ (li)~~~d- ing USSR Information Bulletin published periodical1i by Soviet Embassy, WDC • . General Strong was particularly interested in the issues of 4 Sept. 1946 and 10 Sept. 1947. The Bon is a pl.ll,"chase item; OCD will determin~ Admiral stated th~Qt. (b)(3) we would be able to furnish Gen. L_____J with the wo requested (b)(1) issues. · (b)(3) CoL I !reference identification for members of the Survey Board (b)(3) reference personnel figures with exception of OSO. Col. Galloway, Mr and Mr. Jason Page, Chief of Mission, F{PJ(~) c______J General Sibert reference status of DCI has queried FBI for further comment.L--,------~ (b)( 1 ) (b)(3) ....mt."""'_ "~ Q't:.(~"'[ 19 . ' J Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 C02134943 Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 IU~ET ~ ------~------·------TOP CRET 7 9 March 1948 - 2 3 Mr J 1-- suggested lln:h some day next week. Deputy Director (b)( ) '---s -,--ta--ct;-e-.d.---any____,time would be satisfactory. (Also asking Col. Galloway) • Mr. Blum, OSD, reference biographical sketches of key personnel b,y offices--for use of the Survey Poard -- all except OSO will be delivered prior to Friday noon, 12 March. Lt. Pennington, aide to Gen. Lemnitzer, Nat 1 1 War College, reference DD iecture on 25 March; confirmed that no visual aids would be required; Deputy Director suggested that no transcription be made of the lecture;,: 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 Mr. I I will accompany the DD. (b)(3) Deputy Director was invited to join Gen. Lemnitzer for lunch fo+lowing lecture--and accepted. General Sibert and Mr. I ~ 001 reference location of FBIB Far East (b)(3) monitoring station--Sasebo vs Okinawa; report being submitted for consideration. Mr. ~o~~rt~. FBI, reference r- - __ v {::desires to be advised when they are on (b)(1) way out. (b)(3) Mr applicant (formerly VA)--(brother was in SSU). (b)(3) Given Forms 57 and -PHS to complete and return to DD. Met with Mr. Babbitt, Dr. [______jl and ~r. [ _::=] reference possible (b)(~1)(3) intentions in Europe. applicant. (b)(3) (b)(3) Director departed for Kingston, Ontario, for lecture. 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. Helms· who advised they had already taken steps and that he would discuss matter further with Mr. Th_91DPSOn Wed. morning, 10 March • .."" ~rrncT Lunched ilApproved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 C02134943 .. / ·/ Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 / IU')ICRET ~-·-- Col. Ennis, G-2, called concerninr: 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. (b)(1 ] (b)(3) Mr .1 Ireference contact with I l in NY; Director had st· ~~~ · (b )(3) he contact individual. L______j (b){~J Cap~ain I ~ AdvCouncil, reference Gen. Sibert's request that (b)(3) Col.l I (.FBIB) and one other indiviilal be cleared for "special (b)(3) intelligence" in order to discuss monitoring problems! (b)(1) It was suggested that be infor.m.ed that individuals (b)(3) . .., been cleared but were not to discuss that subject. (b)(1) . (b)(3) Col. I Ireference orders for Monday, 15 March-will stop by to · pa~(b)(3) his respects to Director and Deputy Director on that day. Mr. Doherty, FBI, concerning information on two individuals that State had been requested to have recalled from local embassy by the Czech. govt. · Mr .I I reference temporary security waivers. Deputy Director (b)(3) explained the dircumstances under which temporary waivers could be granted; requested that Mr. I I always request I&S to (b )(3) determine qy name checks, etc, all available information. To General! ] office for meeting ,of Intelligence Chiefs and Chi~~~ 3Jr 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, 12 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. roPhrPJ:T Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 TnD CJ(("'orT C02134943 .. Approved for Release: 2018110122 C02134943 ._.. -~·- - TOP S~T 7 10 Mnrch 1948 - 2 .------(b)(1) (b)(3) I I 3 Mr. \ \reference contact with individual in New York, about ,:whom-, (b)( ) Norman Armour of State had talked with the Director. Mr. L_j (b)(3) was checking with Mr. Cassady. Lunched in office. (b)(3) 3 L.___--,------:-'\ to Col. J \ office for instruction on use of certain (b)( ) photographic equipment for reproduction purposes.) Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 I C02134943 / Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 I VI ~\.n.l:.l TOP .RET -----~------~~~------11 March 1948 Col. Galloway reference information I r-:::--;----- 1 1 Discu_s_s_e~d-su-:;b:-j=-e-c-.t__)wi th Mr. Doherty, FBI, and to clarify a misunderstanding, was given a (b)(1) copy of Director' a memo to SecState dated 4 March on the subject. (b)(3) Col. Babbitt, ORE, reference CIA World Situation Report to be furnished the Security Council for meeting today. Also reference meeting held in General L _ ____] office 10 Mar. (b)(3) (b)(3) Mr . 1L,---- -'-=os=o~,_,en~d l I ______}/ to meet Deputy Director. (b)(3) Mr. [______] IC.A.PS, reference developments of project ~4.ng . considered (b)(3) qy 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 11 intelli gence organization headed by General Donovan" aS me~tioned in a letter from constituent. Mr. Doherty7~tle ried &bout a I bwho claims to be a re~resentative(b)(3) of New Republic; had visited L,l.--______jj and was (b)(1) very interested in our activities. (b)(3) Col. Galloway reference Mr.l I trips to Chicago. Suggested that (b)(3) a certificate be issued to indicate that he is on official business on instructions of DCI--this for proper authorization for disbursing agent. Col. Galloway advised that! I would be informed b,y Mr. Dulles, 12 Mar,(b)(3) the date he expected to return to NY and would be able to see DD • .-i Ui~ -· lJ _At(.-Lcnor r(t· r. Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 C02134943 • Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 IUP SECRET - __ .,..... ·1'-0P--SECRET 11 March 1948 ~ 2 Chec~ed with Personnel on status of application from Col.L · --- ~ (b)(3) IL______I Considered by Contact Branch, 00, &s P-7; had been (b)(3) cleared for security in middle of October; still on activ' du~ with Army. (An interim report for security \!ill now be required.) Director had rereived a litter from Gen. McClure, 2nd Ar~, (b )(3) concerning Col. L______j Admiral Olsen reference paper prepared b,y a member of the SANACC SSE on P. W. I I and discussed it with the Deputy Director. (b )(3) Col. Babbitt concerning recent report of p~chase by UJSR 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. c=~ reference discussion with Mr. Schaub of Budget Btu-eau on (b)(3) draft 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 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. ! I ORE Far East, was queried as to significance, if any, (b)(3) of report. He stated they had nothing in section to confirm it but would check with Air and Navy. Captain[ ______] wa.s so (b)(3) advised. Col. Babbitt, ORE, reference report that a columnist 11 Gilmore 11 was returning to NY tomorrow from Moscow; was requested to check service he represents and endeavor to learn reason for return. Might be desirable to arrange for presentation. Mr. Lovett, State. (~~r·r.-~~1 ropa ..Jti.~'\..;\L Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 C02 134943 _L - - Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 I-·/..,._ ...... '-._ t TOP S~------11 March 1948 - 3 (b)( 1 ) (b)(3) Lunched in office. Approved for Release: 2018/10/22JO~Rrr C02134943 / C02134943 Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 ~ vr ;)t\.Kt I ------~ -: -~~:::-::: ------~ 12 March 1948 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 I \reference his discussion with Civil Service Commission (b)(3) concerning section in proposed enabling legisla~ion on 11 classif1cation". 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 wew 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 b,y OCD for use of certainc==J material on file (b)( 1) in Reference Center--particularly thee==] Questionnaire. (b)(3) Approved. · (b)( 1) (b )(3) Reference provisional clearances for Russian translators. (b )(3) ~ 00, concerning message .from indicating that (b)(3) '------=K-=-in_g__, Mihai desired to contact General I ~ Suggested that (b)(3) matter be referred to G-2 for proper coordination. 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. (b)(3) ro r.. L ! ~- ~ SECR ET Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 / C02134943 Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 , ~~~tlKtl TOP ~j@T 7 12 March 1948 - 2 (b)(3) Col. Galloway reference his discussion with Mr. Ladd, FBI. Had talked with Capt. CJ and Capt. I II I and (b )(3) mentioned lack of understanding with ComGen, Ll__ _,~ regarding (b)( 1) our responsibilities and activities. (b)(1) (b)(3) (b)(3) Mr. Pforzheimer reference article by Felix Belair in NY Times quoting Director (erroneously) with regard to his appearance on Hill on . Monday 8 M~ch. Captain! !reference Navy cable-- location of airfields in Dairen (b)(3) area; also report that Chinese Air Transport plane had been pursued and fired on b.y Russian plane. Mr. l Iqueried if anno1.mcement had been made on Gen. Clay's successoi~)( 3 ) Mr. I I reference Red Cross drive -- particularly discussion regarding (b)(3) "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 Mr. l I Contact Branch, (b)(3) for distribution. 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 Washington 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. TOP~~ ; ·~(ttl· -R· trr Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 TnD C" ~I'\,..,. C02134943 Approved for Release: 2018/19f22 C02134943 ...... , . TOPS~ .-----·-~---~:.-7-r==-- - 12 March l9A8 - 3 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 . '-j _ ___,\ OSO. (b)(3) Lunched in office. _,: TO~T Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 C02134943- •.. Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943 T9JY$ECRET .,...,. ------Torsid'iET 7 13 March 1948 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 2PM. (b)(3) Called Mr. ORE, reference meetihe to be held and i ~ Mo~dE;.y (b)(3) suggested that he check with Col. Babbitt concernin6 those who should attend. It was believed that they should be: Mr. ! ~ Mr. J I and Mr. L____ _j (b )(3) (b)(3) Contacted individUE..l here from Spain, at home of J.mb. F.obt. Woods Bliss as result of conversation between Director und Mr. Norman Armour; State. (See l'llemo for Record dated 15 March)_ (b)(3) 1llP~S:f'D tT Approved for Release: 2018/10/22 C02134943