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COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION AND CULTURAL RELATIONS

NATO INFORMATION ACTIVITIES IN 1958

Note "by tho Director of Information

Following tho general principles agreed by the Commit- tee on Information and Cultural Relations at their meeting on September 27th, 1957 (document AC/52-R/81, Item VII), the Director of Information herewith submits a progranme indicating the different activities he proposes to undertake during 1959 in each of the various information fields.

2 The Comnittee is requested to examine these proposals from a"policy viewpoint. In particular, their advice is sought as to (a) whether the programme as a whole is in com- pliance with the Recommendations made by tho Committee of Three (the relevant paragraphs of this Report are attached in Annex AAL.-

(b) whether specific activities should be either expanded or reduced so as to ensure a sound balance between the various items inside the programme itself. 3 In order to provide the Caanittee with a basis tor ^ comparison the proposals for 1953 are aeoaqpanlod by a summary of the information activities during the curront year {19-jf). 4 Although the matter of the establishment of th® i 0 Information Service is not dealt with in this paper ^fJ JJ JJJ of Information wishes to point out that tue pres.ant .^hia Service is insufficient to carry out ^¾^¾^^^¾8^ programme and to make the optimum use of the international runo* to be voted for this purpose.

DECLASSIFIED - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MISE EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE LECTURE EN - MISE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ DISCLOSURE - PUBLIC DECLASSIFIED 5. The overall cost of the proposed programme may bo estimated at approximately 121mnii)n francs calculâted on pro August 1957 prices and exchange rates (132 million iranc- as oi today)* (Signed) J.3. PHILLIPS

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ARTICLE 711 - PUBLIC REMTIONS

711 (a) NATO Sponsored Tours. Visits and Exchange of Persons

1957 Activities: Six tours (including a special television tour to the United States and Canada) were organized in 1957. The following countries were visited: France (13 participants from 13 countries); Canada (16 participants from 12 countries); Greece and Turkey (13 participants from 9 countries):. US (13 participants from 10 countries; Federal Republic (16 participants from 12 countries).

The participants to these tours, except the television tour, were all newspapermen. Their general standard with a few exceptions, was "by and large better than in the two previous years; the articles written as a result of these tours show that most participants took their assignment seriously.

The programme also included tours for certain individuals who could he expected to be of particular value in spreading know- ledge about NATO.

Apart from this, 111 groups (totalling 3692 persons) were received at NATO Headquarters for briefings up to 30th September. These 111 groups can be divided into the following categories: educationalists, students, youth (29); military (27); civic (10); industrialists (8); journalists (8); arliamentarians and government officials (4); trade unionists 1); lecturers and other persons disseminating information on NATO (16). 1958 Proposals»

( i ) NATO Sponsored Tours and Exchpngo of Persons Pursuing the suggestion by the Committee that more opportunity should be given to persons other than journalists to take part in NATO sponsored tours, it is proposed to limit the number of journalist tours of the conventional type to not more than three (providing member countries would actively co- operate in planning the tours well in advance).

DECLASSIFIED - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MISE EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE LECTURE EN - MISE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ DISCLOSURE - PUBLIC DECLASSIFIED 1. A tour of Canada. Providing that the host country and sending countries consult on the selection of journalists, it is felt that good correspondents could be found to participate. 2. A tour of Greece and Turkey. The succcss of the Tour to these countries"In 1957, and the fact that conqparatively few correspondents have the opportunity of visiting those countrios, appears to justify this proposal.

3. A tour of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Federal Republic is the newest member of tho Alliance and it s political and economic development remain of considerable interest. It is suggested to restrict participation to this tour 'WAL to journalists from North America and those European countries where journalists have lees • opportunity to Visit the Federal Republic than those of neighbouring countries. Furthermore, it is proposed to organize four more tours which, although being in the Journalistic field, will be different from those mentioned-above, both as regards thoir purpose and the way they are arranged.

4. A tour for women editors of womens' magazines. The editors will meet in Paris as usual but will then leave .in three or four groups for different member countries with the object of studying one particular subject, related to the Atlantic Comnunity idea and of interest to women readers. After their journey Of, say, IO days, the groups will gather again in Paris for a 2-day meeting during which they will report to. each 'other on their experiences. In this way, It is hoped that each participant will be able to write articles not only on the particular country she visited but also report on the discussions she had with her colleagues. The large readership of w omens' magazines'and the close attention with which they are usually read prompted this proposal. 5. A tour to SACEURtS Commands for members of the SHAPE Correspondents* Association. Paris corres- jtndents accredited to SHAPE" have organized themselves in the SHAPE Corresoondonts1 Association. Biey follow SHAPE and NATO very closely and they hare greatly contributed to the accurate reporting an NATO efforts. They never had an opportunity, hovuever., to bo Included in any NATO tour, nor of visiting SACEUR's subordinate commands. Through this tour they would obtain first-hand impression and on-the-spot information on the operation of

DECLASSIFIED - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MISE EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE LECTURE EN - MISE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ DISCLOSURE - PUBLIC DECLASSIFIED these international headquarters. This project is strongly supported by PID-SHAPE and it Is.hoped that SHAPE will bc able to provide transportation Ibr this tour« 6. A television tour to the UK. The UK has indicated thrt it would consider sympathetically the possibilities of a television tour of their country. It is suggested that this tour should be organized on the same lines as that which visited Canada and the US this summer. It would of course be much less costly, because of lower transportation charges. 7. A tour of youth editors. This tour might be organized in a similar way to that of the tour for Vfamen editors (see para. 4 above) i.e. the youth editors, after having assembled in Paris, would leave in small groups for not more than three member countries with the object of studying the attitude of young people to NATO and related subjects of interest to young readers.

Besides the above, the following tours for people other than journalists are proposed: 8. A tour for selected personalities recornnended by their national authorities as particularly active supporters of NATO. This tour might be organized so as to allow these persons to visit distant member countries. Transatlantic exchanges are envisaged. After their tours participants should assemble in Paris for an exchange of views. Partici- pants should be asked to produce reports on their respective tours.

9. A tour for trade union leaders might also be considered It is proposed however., to make this project dependent on the opinion trade unionists may express on this matter at the suggested trade unlonists' conference (see 711 (d)). . (11) Visits to Headquarters It is proposed to continue and develop the programme of group visits to NATO Headquarters. Those visits have proved to be a very effective means of publicising NATO to selected audiences and the number of unsolicited requests for these visits from influential people is growing steadily, The overall number of visitors during 1957 will reach the 5,000 mark by the end of the year. Although most of the groups received so far paid their own travel expenses, it is felt that in some cases NATO Informa-

DECLASSIFIED - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MISE EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE LECTURE EN - MISE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ DISCLOSURE - PUBLIC DECLASSIFIED tion Service should be in a position to assist in the financing of such visits, apart from the usual hospitality that should be offered by NATO.

711 (b) Troop Information 1957 Activities: Three International troop information courses will be -5- QATO CONFIDELntIAiL AC75"2»î)72b7

he^ before the end of the year. According to plans, they will be ""attended by approximately 120 officers from 12 of the member countries. In addition 7 troop information coursos wore held, by request, for officers and NCOS on a national basis (totalling 266 from three member countries). Furthermore, 20 military groups visited NATO for one- day briefings (totalling 716 from four member countries).

lQf.8 Proposals: It is felt that activities in the fiold of Troop Information should be expanded and should not only bc confined to thTor-ffenization of courses and briefings, but extended to include a ^ch greater effort in the 2 national authorities. The soldier has a right to be fully in- formed about the Alliance, the interests of which he is serving. At the same time the troops form the largest and easiest to organize audience to which the NATO message canbe brought In fact»already in 1955, the Council instruct^ the Information Committee to take the necessary action in this field ^sco document C-R(55)9). Up to now, no such extension of activities could be undertaken because the officer in chargo of Troop Information SrSed tS devote most of his time to the^organization of visits to NATO Headquarters and of NATO an officer to is hoped that the staff situation will permit of an orcicer to devote his entire time to these problems.

711 (c) Youth

1957 Activities: A Youth Editors' Conference was organised in the beginning of this year and financial support was given to the Conference of the Atlantic Treaty EducationConmittee ofthe Atlantic Treaty Association in September. Apart from^these two conference3, no other activities were organizedpending the appointment of the Youth and Education oreicer in August. It will te reorllcd that tho Youth^Oonforonoo of 1956 elected a Consultative Committee of five memot-rs ™ = tt T,s DECLASSIFIED - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MISE EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE LECTURE EN - MISE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ DISCLOSURE - PUBLIC DECLASSIFIED odvl sory body to the Dlreotor of _ ana^isculsed

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internatioral youth conference in 1956, but they stressed the importance of smaller and shorter conferences in member countries. Such conferences would give national youth organizations some idea as to what it might be possible to do for NATO at the national level. The secondary purpose of such national conferences would be to give an opportunity for briefings on NATO. It is suggested that NATO should be in a position financially to support where nocousary such national conferences.

(ii) It is proposed that a small conference of one participant from each country that has held national conferences as described in paragraph (i) should meet in the autumn of 1953 to report on their activities and plan for the future. This conference should preferably be preceded by a second meeting of the Consultative Committee. (iii) Youth organizations in member countries frequently organize courses on international affairs at which it is clearly important that the NATO point of view should be represented. In cases where the national organization concerned cannot afford to pay for a qualified lecturer, it is proposed that if no member of the International Secretariat can attend NATO should assist financially. There may well be occasions on which it will bc acces- sary to finance transatlantic travel.

(iv) It is proposed with the help of youth organizations in member countries and the Atlantic Treaty Association to try and organize national essay contests. Tho prize winners might be candidates for the proposed youth editors tour mentioned in 711 (a).

(v) The production of certain specialised information materials for use in youth circles should bo envisaged.

711 (d) Conference for trade union leaders

1957 Activities:

A conference for trade union loaders had been planned this year provided that tne initiative for such a conference camo from the trade unions themselves. As the trade unions did not come forward with particular suggestions, the conference was not organizod this year. 1958 Proposals: DECLASSIFIED - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MISE EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE LECTURE EN - MISE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ DISCLOSURE - PUBLIC DECLASSIFIED Very useful contacts with trade union circles have been established during thu coursc of this year through the distribution of the pamphlet "The Trade Unions and NATO". This pamphlet hcii increased the interest in NATO among trade union leaders and the observations made by soin« of thcru indicate that there will also bo an interest in a special conforcncc. It is ITATO CONFIDE, TIAI- AßSESäZ therefore proposed that this item "bo kept on the Information programme and that the Information Service continues to explore the possibility of organizing a spécial conferencc for trade union leaders.

711 (e) Conforonco for TV Programme Directory

It was not found feasible to organize a confercnco for TV Programme Directors In 1957« In view of tho increasingly food contacts with television stations in member countries, it is thought unnecessary to organize a special conference for TV Programme Diroctcru next year.

ARTICTJi 712 - PUBLICATIONS

712 (a) NATO Letter

1957 Activities: The circulation of the NATO Letter was further expanded during 1957 in order to moot increased demands. During tho first eight months of this year the circulation of the English edition roso from 23,OOO to 29,500; that of the Frcnch edition from 5,000 to 6,250 copies. The total circulation of the two editions combined on September Ist thereforo amounted to 35»750 copios.

The Director of Information in his budgot proposals for 1957 (AC/52-1/207, page 12) stated that a target for tho combined French and English circulation of between 40/45,000 copie3 was considered reasonable. This target could not bo reached in the course of this year bccause, in the first place, the crédits voted for this item were not sufficient for producing this maximum number of copios and, in the second place, because a full exploitation of all possible outlets was not feasible on account of Insufficient staff. Nevertheless, the above figure indicates a substantial incroa3c in the circulation and it is cxpocted that by the end of 1957 total distribution will amour.t to 36,600 copies, and increase of 30% as compared to 1956.

1958 Proposals:

As regular chocks are being carried out on the offcct-

DECLASSIFIED - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MISE EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE LECTURE EN - MISE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ DISCLOSURE - PUBLIC DECLASSIFIED iveness of tho distribution of the NATO Letter, it is fair to assume that the NATO Letter roaches an interested audience and that, as a consequcnco, a further expansion of the -.circulation would be usoful and justified. Jn view of this year's experience it is proposed to plan for further expansion during 1958, setting tho target for tho two editions combined at 45,000 copies. This would represent an increuoe of 25$ over the circulation to bc rcached by tho end of 1957. &iln NC-AFTDENTIAL -8- aü/ö:. NC7?u7

712 ( b ) Documentation for Lecturers

1957 ActivltJus: The Guide for Lecturers is expected to bc out by the end of November. In its present form it is'a complete reference book on NATO containing practically all available non-clacsified information on the history, structure, methods arid achievements of the Organization Its loose leaf form will permit it to be kept up-to-date regularly. 1958 Proposals:

It is expected that apart from lecturers, many other persons professionally interested in NATO will find this publication useful, especially now that the book "NATO - The First Five Years" by Lord Ismay has in many respects becomc out of date. It is therefore proposed to include in the 1958 programme the distribution of this Guide to selected groups of persons outside the limited, circles of lecturers only.

The production of a certain amount of additional materials should also be undertaken in 1958.

712 (c) Printing Fund

IS57 Activities :

It may be recalled that in 1957 the printing fund did not only include credits for varicuj publications in official lan&ua&vis but for the first time opened the possibility for the production of publications in non-official languages. Member governments were supposed to inform the Director of Information vhich of the existing NATO publications they wished to be published in their own languages. No compreheiisive replies to this request have so far been supplied by member governments.

In the meantime a start has been made, in consultation with the member governments concerned, with the production in a number of non-official languages, of certain publications:

(1) ^ThcL_Trade_Unione and NATO". The following editions of this booklet will have appeared and been distributed before the end of the year: Italian (13,000 copies); Norwegian (12,500 DECLASSIFIED - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MISE EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE LECTURE EN - MISE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ DISCLOSURE - PUBLIC DECLASSIFIED copies); German (15,000 copies); Netherlands/Flemish (20,000 copies); Greek (7,000 copies); whereas special versions of the Kn^lish and French editions were produced for distribution in the U.S.A. (8,000 copies) and Canada (12,000 copies in English and 3,COO in French).

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(ii) "NATO Means Peace." A Oreek version and a reprint of the Turkish version of the illustrated pamphlot "NATO Means Peace" (20,000 eopies of each) was produced at the request of the United States Information Services who financed the larger part of these two editions. In addition to this, reprints were made of the English and French editions (10,OOO copies each).

(ill) Handbook. An cntiroly new edition of the NATO Handbook was produced. (30,OQO in English and 18,000 in French).

(iv) 'wall charts and maps. Finally, a number of structural diagrams and wall maps were also produced out of the Printing Fund.

1958 Proposals:

For 1956» the following programme is proposed:

(I) A Blxth edition of the NATO Handbook. . This booklet being the standard small reference book on NATO is being kept up-to-date at least once a year. In Tiew of tho steady demand for this booklet, 20,000 copios in English and 15,000 in Frcnch should be planned for. Member governments are invited to inform the Director of Information as soon as possible whether thoy wish the Handbook also produced in non-official languages and, if so, in what numbers.

(ii) The Illustrated Pamphlot. "NATO Means Peace", is a most successful publication (taking all six language editions together approximately 3OC,OOO copics have been distributed)» It is therefore proposed to continue its distribution in 1958. It is felt, however, that after depiction of stocks its overall presentation should be changcd so as to arrive at a slightly more attractive and at the same time loss expensive booklet. The text should also bc brought up to date. 6O,OOO copics in English and 40,000 in French are envisaged.

In view of the exporienco obtained a nuiribor of non- official language editions should bc expectcd. Member governments arc requested to inform the Director of Information as soon as possible about their requirements. DECLASSIFIED - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MISE EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE LECTURE EN - MISE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ DISCLOSURE - PUBLIC DECLASSIFIED (iii) "The Trade Unions and NATO". In Tiew of its successful reception, reprints of the brochure "The Trade Unions and NATO" may be expected in various languages. -IO-

(iv) A private firm is producing a booklet in German giving the uniforms of the armed forces In member countries. It will be available for translations if suitable.

(v) Miscellaneous. Continuation of the production of various small items (such as the Report of the Committee of Three, Report of Lord Ismay to the Bonn Ministerial Meeting, catalogues, small maps, etc.)

712 (d) Popular Folders for Exhibitions and Fllmshows

1957 Activities: Under this item 200,000 copies in English, 100,000 in French and 100,000 in Flemish of the folder, "NATO Insurance for Peace", were produced and distributed at travelling exhibits in the U K and Belgium in 1957.

1958 Prooosais: The same amount of folders is expected to be required next year.

Apart from this the plan to develop a foldor pn the various NATO films including the Atlantic Community Series (which could not be carried out this year) should bc taken up in 1958.

ARTICLE 713 - SPECIAL MEDIA

713 (a) Photographic services

This item covers reportages of NATO events, the pro- cessing of prints, the production and promotion of NATO photo features and the maintenance of the Photo Library.

1957 Activities:

The demand for NATO photos continues to increase and the use mads of them in 1957 has been very encouraging. Special features on the SHAPE school, the Canadian forces in Europe and the North American Continental Air Defence wero supplied to Several important magazines, A largo number of semi-official publications have drawn on the NATO Photo Library. Special arrangements were made to cover the Bonn Ministerial Meeting and many NATO photos found their way into the press. In addition

DECLASSIFIED - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MISE EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE LECTURE EN - MISE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ DISCLOSURE - PUBLIC DECLASSIFIED a photographic record of the building of the new Headquarters is being kept,

1958 Proposals:

It is proposed to continue these activities on the same scale next year, and, should the staff situation improve, develop tho distribution system. -11- IT.>TO CCl""TDEI"TÏAl 52seeü2

713 (h) Television and Radio services This item covers the maintenance and expansion of the flow of HATO SatSSalB to television and radio stations in all ner.ber countries,

1Ç)57 Activities: Bv usinp tho equipment now in the possession of the Tnfn-v,tion Service it has Seen possible during 1957 to distribute a numb ^ storiesSo European and Forth American stations.

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this tour. Finally, another television tour in 1958 is also planne71d 3 (se(ce )unde Illr n 711(a))Sgrvieo.s and Film. Distribution The NATO film programma includes(i) the ^ction and distribution of Jtandard works of reference on NATO, M the production and distribution of reportages on g , (iiO the promotion, within the limited finane^u iTiean1, existing films on NATO themes, whether produced by A-iv member governments,

DECLASSIFIED - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MISE EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE LECTURE EN - MISE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ DISCLOSURE - PUBLIC DECLASSIFIED I Q57 Activities : (1)

Production Zn 1957 the Stanflard work of reference, ''Alliance for

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rcace", wa3 revised and now exists in the two official languaces only under the title, ilWhy NATO?'', Two 5-minute shorts are currently in production, entitled "Introducing the Secretary General" (in French only), and "Introducing the Supreme Corimander'' (in English only). These are intended for general educational purposes, for use on TV, etc. Specially edited versions of existing films have also been prepared for mobile exhibitions. Efforts have been made, with the help of member governments, to widen the distribution of "The Atlantic Community" series.

Distribution

The limiting factors to a successful distribution policy have been, and still are two: (1) shortage of international funds for promotion by the provision of free prints strategically placed in member countries; (ii) the absence in many member countries of effective distribution machinery, and the financial means of supporting it. Distribution by NATO in 1957 bas, therefore, been IirAitcd to:(a)thc readiness to provide printing materials to any Liember government th .t wished to distribute a NATO film; (b)'the organization by NATO of film shows in connection with mobile exhibitions. Very large audiences have in fact been reached in this way.

1958 Proposals

Production

The current edition of "Why NATO?" will maintain its topical value at least until the end of 1958, but it is believed that the time has come to produce a completely new standard work of reference for the widest possible non-commercial distribution

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( i) Special Film ProrIect Shooting has been completed and before the end of the year the Committee will be invited to pass judgment upon a final picture cut together with the proposed commentary and an outline of the music and effects traded (ii) Research on Luture Flln Series In the light of the decision taken by the Committee in

DECLASSIFIED - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MISE EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE LECTURE EN - MISE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ DISCLOSURE - PUBLIC DECLASSIFIED July, v\nd talcing into consideration the comments and suggestions made by some member governments, research has begun and a full report on the possible subject matter of such a series, together with the practical possibilities of production, will be submitted to the Committee early in January. throughout the Alliance. Greater emphasis should be laid on the non-military aspects, and less on the historical development of NATO. It is suggested that the IOth Anniversary (April 1959) would be an appropriate noncnt for its release and distribution. Production would be planned in three stages: (i) the drafting of a synopsis; (ii) production planning; (ill) completion and printing.

In order to meet the proposed release date, the treatment must bc agreed "by the end of September 1958, and production planned in detail by the end of the year, leaving the first three months of 1559 for coripletion and printing.

Should this projcct be agreed, a small sum would have to "be added to the 1956 "budget for a consultant to produce the draft synopsis and a cost estimate for review and decision by the CorlTiiittee. Acccptance of the synopsis would inply the expen- diture of a second small sum for production planning in 1958 and agreement in principle on the financing of the completion and printing of the film in 1959. Distribution

It is proposed that the 1958 progranme of distribution of official language versions he maintained at the present level.

It should be noted that in the few cases where financial moans have been found by member governments or by voluntary organizations to produce non-official language versions, the distribution of NATO films has been considerably expanded. For this reason it is proposed to establish a special copy fund for the financing of non-official language versions of NATO films. This fund, which would be administered according to the same principles in force for the printing/translation fund, would ensure that any member government who so desired could possess Ita own language versions and a limited number of prints of any NATO film. In particular, it would achieve, if approved by the Committee, an effective distribution of NATO newsreels (see item 713(f)) and ensure that the time, effort and money invested in its production at NATO Headquarters were not wasted.

713 (d) Exhibitions

DECLASSIFIED - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MISE EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE LECTURE EN - MISE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ DISCLOSURE - PUBLIC DECLASSIFIED NATO now possesses seven mobile truck-trailer units which early in the year were generously donated by the US Government, together with valuable exhibition equipment such as panels and display machinery. These units t?cre previously on loan from the said government. This capital equipment Is valued at approximately 90 million francs.

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(i) A new two-truck exhibition in the United Kingdom entitled "Britain and NATO".

(ii) A new one-truck exhibition in Belgium in French and Flemish, entitled Belgium in NATO". (lit) A second-year run of a two-truck exhibition in Germany, "NATO-Wanderaus3tellung".

(iv) A second-year run of a one-truck exhibition for the United Kingdom forces in Germany. This exhibition was also sent to Denmark for a week to take part in the Armed Forces Exhibition at Aarhus.

(v) The seventh truck is currently on loan to the Federal Government. (vi) In addition, an exhibition was staged in Naples at CINCSOUTH on the 4th April, the anniversary of NATO.

The total number of visitors to these exhibitions in 1957 was well over 1.2 million. Appropriate NATO literature was distributed at all exhibitions and NATO films were shown during the evenings. 1958 Proposals:

Plans for next year depend, of course, upon the interest shown and the co-operation given by member governments. At the time of writing requests from at least three member governments are expected. It is therefore fair to assume that the same level of activities in this field will be maintained in 1958.

713 (e) Other Visual Aids This item accounts for all visual aida not included in any of the other items mentioned above, such as displays, flags, NATO emblems, charts, etc.

DECLASSIFIED - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MISE EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE LECTURE EN - MISE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ DISCLOSURE - PUBLIC DECLASSIFIED 1957 Activities:

The usual number of small items was produced this year. The main project planned under this heading - the production of a set of picture wall posters - could not be carried out, however, because of shortage of staff and funds. 1958 Proposals:

The production of the usual small items should he planned for. Tho stock of visual materials of NATO origin being nov/ sufficient to make headway with this project, it is proposed to produce picture wall posters in 1958, on the assumption that the staff situation will improve.

713 (f) NATO Newsroel 1957 Activities: An attempt to get this project launched early in the year was frustrated by shortage of funds and an increasing number of demands on the time and attention of the officer responsible. A NATO newsreel is in production, for review by the Committee. 1958 Proposals:

On the assumption that the pilot edition is satisfactory to the Committee, it is proposed that this project be fully deve- loped in 1958, The Committee will recall that the sum voted in 1957 presupposed quarterly production in one language only. Successful development of the project therefore depends not only on member governments being able to supply the necessary raw materials but also on the availability of the necessary means to finance versions in other languages (see 713(e)), and the willing- ness of member governments actively to assist in the distribution of the newsreel in thoir own countries.

713 (g) Fllpstrips The production of filmstrlps was included in the 1957 programme. Two filmstrlps (together with recorded commentary) are now in production: one on NATO in general and another dealing with the NATO Defense College (this latter filmstrip was put into production at tho special request of tho Commandant of tho NATO Defense College.

It is hopod that before the end of the year sample copies in tho English language of both filmstrlps will be available for review by the Information Committee.

1958 Proposals:

DECLASSIFIED - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MISE EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE LECTURE EN - MISE / DÉCLASSIFIÉ DISCLOSURE - PUBLIC DECLASSIFIED Assuming that the Committee approve these samples the production of other language versions and of the required number of copies should be taken in hand in 1958. Member governments will be requested to indicate whether they wish either, or both, filmstrlps to bo produced in any of the non-official languages and in what numbers«